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中山纪念中学2012届高三10月月考英 语. 语言知识及应用(共两节；满分45分) 第一节 完形填空(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分) 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从115各题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 Many people wrongly believe that when people reach old age, their families place them in nursing homes. They are left in the hand of _1_ for the rest of their lives. Their grown-up _2_ visit them only occasionally, but more often, they do not have any _3_ visitors. The truth is that this idea is a(n) _4_ story. In fact, family members_5_ over 80 percent of the care that elderly people need. Samuel Preston, a sociologist, studied how the American family is changing. He reported that by the time the _6_ American couple reaches 40 years of age, they have more _7_ than children. Moreover, because people today live longer after an illness than people did years _8_, family members must provide long-term care. More psychologists have found that all caregivers _9_ a common characteristic: All caregivers believe that they are the _10_ people for the job. In other words, they all felt that they could do the job better than anyone else. Social reporters _11_ caregivers to find out why they took on the responsibility of caring for an elderly relative. Many caregivers believed they had _12_ to help their relative. Some stated that helping others makes them feel more useful. Others hoped that by helping someone now, they would _13_ care when they became old and _14_. Caring for the elderly and being taken care of can be a mutually satisfying experience for everyone who might be _15_.1. A. strangers B. friends C. enemies D. acquaintances2. A. relativesB. children C. brothers D. sisters3. A. constant B. casual C. regular D. normal4. A. imaginary B. real C. sad D. pleasant5. A. provide B. conduct C. show D. take6. A. kind B. elderly C. standard D. average7. A. sons B. parents C. daughters D. grandparents8. A. before B. ago C. later D. lately9. A. share B. enjoy C. divide D. separate10. A. right B. wrong C. worst D. good11. A. questioned B. interviewed C. inquired D. integrate12. A. admiration B. initiative C. necessity D. responsibility13. A. need B. deserve C. require D. abandon14. A. thin B. dependent C. short D. independent15. A. involved B. excluded C. included D. considered第二节 语法填空 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡括号为16-25的相应位置上。British people spend on average six months of their lives _ 16 (talk) about whether its going to rain or shine, according to _17 _ survey published Friday. Guesses at whether its going to be wet, complaints about the cold and exclamation(感叹) about the heat 18 (be) also the first points of conversation with strangers or business acquaintances for 58 percent of Britons, according to the survey. The study of 2,018 adults found Britons talk about the weather for about 49 hours every year _19 _ the subject comes up more often 20 work, TV, sport or gossip. Nineteen percent of over 65s 21 (question) also believe they can predict the weather as well as a professional weatherman. The most usual 22 (explain) for the fascination with weather is that _ 23 _ is so unpredictable here-although this does not explain why other countries with _24 (change) weather are not similarly interested. “Whatever the reason is, these findings prove that we really are a nation obsessed(着迷的) by our climate, said Paul Llewellyn of Lloyds TSB Insurance Company, _25_ commissioned(委托) the poll. II阅读（共两节，满分50分）第一节 阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡将该项涂黑。AA year ago August, Dave Fuss lost his job driving a truck for a small company in west Michigan. His wife, Gerrie, was still working in the local school cafeteria, but work for Dave was scarce, and the price of everything was rising. The Fusses were at risk of joining the millions of Americans who have lost their homes in recent years. Then Dave and Gerrie received a timely gift7,000，a legacy（遗产）from their neighbors Ish and Arlene Hatch, who died in an accident . “It really made a difference when we were going under financially.” says Dave. But the Fusses werent the only folks in Alto and the neighboring town of Lowell to receive unexpected legacy from the Hatches. Dozens of other families were touched by the Hatches generosity. In some cases, it was a few thousand dollars ; in others, it was more than 100,000. It surprised nearly everyone that the Hatches had so much money, more than 3 millionthey were an elderly couple who lived in an old house on what was left of the family farm . Children of the Great Depression, Ish and Arlene were known for their habit of saving, They thrived on （靠发展） comparison shopping and would routinely go from store to store, checking prices before making a new purchase . Through the years, the Hatches paid for local children to attend summer camp when their parents couldnt afford it. “Ish and Arlene never asked if you needed anything,” says their friend Sand Van Weelden, “They could see things they could do to make you happier, and they would do them. Even more extraordinary was that the Hatches had their farmland distributed. It was the Hatches wish that their legacya legacy of kindness as much as one of dollars and cents should enrich the whole community and last for generations to come. Neighbors helping neighbors that was Ish and Arlene Hatchs story. 26. According to the text, the Fusses _A. were employed by a truck company B. were in financial difficulty C. worked in a school cafeteria D. lost their home 27. Which of the following is true of the Hatches? A. They had their children during the Great Depression B. They left the family farm to live in an old house C. They gave away their possessions to their neighbors D. They helped their neighbors to find jobs 28. Why would the Hatches routinely go from store to store? A. They decided to open a store B. They wanted to save money C. They couldnt afford expensive things D. They wanted to buy gifts for local kids 29. According to Sand Van Weelden, the Hatches were A. understanding B. optimistic C. childlike D. curious 30. What can we learn from the text? A. The community of Alto was poor B. The summer camp was attractive to the parents C. Sandy Van Weelden got a legacy from the Hatches D. The Hatches would like the neighbors to follow their example BCigarette smoking is believed by most research workers in this field to be an important factor in the development of cancer of the lungs and the throat and is believed to be related to cancer of the mouth. Male cigarette smokers have a higher death rate from heart disease than non-smoking males. Female smokers are thought to be less affected because they do not breathe in the smoke so deeply. The majority of physicians and researchers consider these relationships proved to their satisfaction and say. Give up smoking. If you dont smoke, dont start. Some competent physicians and research workersthough their small number is decreasingare less sure of the effect of cigarette smoking on health. They consider the increase in respiratory(呼吸的) diseases and various forms of cancer may possibly be explained by other factors in the complex human environmentatmospheric pollution, increased nervous stress, chemical substances in processed food, or chemical pesticides that are now being used by farmers in vast quantities to destroy insects and small animals. Smokers who develop cancer or lung diseases, they say, may also, by coincidence, live in industrial areas, or eat more canned food. Gradually, however, research is isolating(隔离) all other possible factors and proving them to be statistically irrelevant. While all tobacco smoking affects life expectancy and health, cigarette smoking appears to have a much greater effect than cigar or pipe smoking. However, nicotine consumption is not diminished by the latter forms, and current research indicates relationship between all forms of smoking and cancer of the mouth and throat. Filters(过滤嘴) and low tar(焦油) tobacco are claimed to make smoking to some extent safer, but they can only reduce, not eliminate, the hazards(危害). 31. Male smoking are more affected by smoking than female ones because _. A. Male smokers smoke more than female ones B. Male smokers are more likely to be affected by smoking C. Male smokers breathe in the smoke deeper than female ones D. Male smokers are more likely to be affected by other factors in the environment 32. According to the passage，cigarette can do harm to all the following EXCEPT _. A. lung B. mouth C. heart D. eye 33. The authors attitude towards smoking is _. A. critical B. approving C. questioning D. subjective 34. Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE？ A. More and more research work believe the effect of cigarette smoking on health. B. Filters and low tar tobacco can not get rid of the hazard.C. Cigarette smoking has a greater effect on health than cigar or pipe smoking.D. All forms of tobacco smoking affect life expectancy and health.35. The authors purpose of writing the passage is to _. A. offer advice on how to give up smoking B. explain the influence of cigarette smoking on health C. list the factors that can cause cancer D. compare the opinions on the effect of smokingCBEIJINGSeven prestigious universities in China announced Sunday that they would begin using the same independent exam besides the national one to test students hoping to gain entrance to them in 2011.The seven are Peking University, Beihang University, Beijing Normal University, Nankai University, Fudan University, Xiamen University and Hong Kong University.Students who want to gain entrance to any of the seven universities will only have to sit one independent exam, according to the joint announcement.“This will help lighten the students load, otherwise they must take several exams for different universities,” said the announcement.Passing the exam could result in more than one interview chance, giving the students more opportunities to choose their favorite universities.China s college entrance exam system is undergoing reform as universities aim to select students based on independent criteria(标准) rather than just using the results of the national exam. In 2003, Peking University and another 21 universities were allowed to pilot(试用) the reform by using their own criteria to independently select five percent of their students.Now nearly 80 universities across the country have the right to select talented students based on their own exams.Education experts regard universities selecting students according to independent examinations as conducive(有助的) to better understanding where the students talents lie.Although this may be the case, it has also created problems as students may sit many different exams as they often apply for a number of universities.To relieve students from such pressures, the national education outline (20102020) released in July this year encourages high-level universities to group together to use the same exams.36. If students want to be admitted to the seven prestigious universities, they can _.A. only pass the interview. B. only take the national exam.C. only take the independent exam.D. take both the national exam and the independent exam.37. Whats the purpose of students sitting one independent exam to gain entrance to the seven universities?A. It can reduce students load to take several exams.B. The universities will have the same standard to test students.C. There will be less trouble marking students test papers.D. It can avoid fierce competition among these universities.38. If students pass the independent exam, they will _.A. take the national exam. B. have one or more interview chances.C. be admitted to one of the universities.D. he trained to be adapted to universities life and studies.39. What is the advantage of universities selecting students according to independent examinations?A. Students neednt take the national exam. B. Students education cost can be lowered.C. Students abilities and talents can be better found.D. It can encourage middle schools to recommend more qualified students.40. The underlined word “prestigious” can be replaced by_A. popular. B top. C modern. D brave.DCamping wild is a wonderful way to experience the natural world and, at its best, it makes little environmental influence. But with increasing numbers of people wanting to escape into the wilderness, it is becoming more and more important to camp unobtrusively(不引人注目地) and leave no mark. Wild camping is not permitted in many places, particularly in crowded lowland Britain. Wherever you are, find out about organizations responsible for managing wild spaces, and contact them to find out their policy on camping and shelter building. For example, it is fine to camp wild in remote parts of Scotland, but in England you must ask the landowners permission, except in national parks. Camping is about having relaxation, sleeping outdoors, experiencing bad weather, and making do without modern conveniences. A busy, fully-equipped campsite (野营地) seems to go against this, so seek out smaller, more remote places with easy access to open spaces and perhaps beaches. Better still, find a campsite with no road access: walking in makes a real adventure. Finding the right spot to camp is the first step to guaranteeing a good nights sleep. Choose a campsite with privacy and minimum influence on others and the environment. Try to use an area where people have obviously camped before rather than creating a new spot. When camping in woodland, avoid standing dead tree, which may fall on a windy night. Avoid animal runs and caves, and possible homes of biting insect. Make sure you have most protection on the windward side. If you make a fire, do so downwind of your shelter. Always consider what influence you might have on the natural world. Avoid damaging plants. A good campsite is found, not made- changing it should be unnecessary. 41. You neednt ask for permission when camping in _. A. national parks in England B. most parts of Scotland C. crowded lowland Britain D. most parts of England 42. The author thinks that a good campsite is one _. A. with easy access B. used previously C. with modern conveniences D. far away from beaches 43. The last paragraph mainly deals with _. A. protecting animals B. building a campfire C. camping in woodland D. finding a campsite with privacy 44. The passage is mainly about _. A. the protection of campsites B. the importance of wild camping C. the human influence on campsites D. the dos and donts of wild camping 45. When camping, youd better avoid all the following EXCEPT _.A. standing dead trees aroundB. animal runs and cavesC. homes of biting insects or damaging plantsD. an area with privacy第二节 信息匹配（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）下面是一篇应用文，请阅读下列应用文和相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。首先，请阅读下面的应用文：A. 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Property for lease: Available: Beautiful light-filled 2 bedroom apartment with a large balcony (阳台) overlooking one of St Kildas most sought-after streets. $230 per week. Very quiet area, with no adjoining (毗邻的) apartments. 2 separate bedrooms, a bathroom with bath and a large living-room. Modern interior with gas cooking, stainless steel kitchen, polished floorboards & parking. E. Rooms $100-$113pw: Available is a medium-sized room in a fully furnished house, massive garage, big backyard, 5 min walking distance to shops, train and bus. M/F 18-30 to share with one guy (24) and a cat. Use of washing machine & dryer. $100pw + bills 0406793626 F. Rooms wanted: An easy-going couple is looking for a room in an inner city suburb, Kensington, north Melbourne, Carlton Fitzroy Richmond Clifton hill etc. We have just come over to work for a year. We are into a lot of things, friendly and easy-going. 请阅读以下个人信息，然后