湖南省2012届高三级十二校联考第二次考试英语.doc

湖南省 2012 届高三十二校联考第二次考试英语试卷 Part I Listening Comprehension (30 marks)Section A (22.5 marks)Directions: In this section, you will hear six conversations between two speakers. For each conversation , there are several questions and each question is followed by three choices marked A, B and C. Listen carefully and then choose the best answer for each question.You will hear each conversation TWICE.Conversation 11. What is the possible relationship between the man and the woman?A.Hotel servant and guest.B.Waiter and customer.C.Host and cleaner.2. How often is the woman coming?A. Every Friday.B. Every Saturday.C. Every three hours.Conversation 23. What are they talking about?A.Chinese history and culture.B.A TV program.C.A radio program.4. How does the woman find the show?A.She doesnt care about it.B.She shows great interest in it.C.She feels its just so-so.Conversation 35. Where does the conversation take place?A. At a restaurant.B. In a hotel.C. At home.6. What will the man do?A.Make a call to Room Service.B.Go to a restaurant.C.Go out and buy something to eat.Conversation 47. What is the man doing now?A. Renting a flat.B. Holding a party.C. Changing furniture.8. How many questions did the man ask the woman?A. Two.B. Three.C. Four.9. What will the man most probably do after the conversation?A.Help the woman to move house.B.Go back to call his schoolmates in.C.Sign an agreement with the woman.Conversation 510. What is the woman planning to do?A.Move to a warmer area.B.Study at a different school.C.Start a new programme at State College.11. How long has the woman been studying at State College?A.Since the mid-spring.B.Since the summer.C.For a year and a half.12. What concern does the woman have about West University?A.Its not famous.B.She may not get accepted there.C.She cant get a good recommendation there.Conversation 613. Who worked at the boys camp last summer?A. Steve.B. Steves sister.C. Wendy.14. Why does the woman want to get a job at the hotel?A.One of her friends worked there last summer.B.She can make good money there.C.She likes making beds and cleaning bathrooms.15. What kind of jobs is the man interested in now?A.A job connected with his studies.B.Working indoors.C. Cutting grass.Section B (7.5 marks)Directions: In this section, you will hear a short passage. Listen carefully and then fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Fill in each blank with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.You will hear the short passage TWICE.16_DrinkingYou may not buy alcohol if you are under the age of 17._NoiseDont make unnecessary noise particularly 18._19._The traffic moves on the left side of the road.SmokingIf youre under 16, buying cigarettes or tobacco is 20_Part II Language Knowledge (45 marks)Section A (15 marks)Directions: For each of the following unfinished sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence.21. David _ the test for further study in the USA. Lets have a party to congratulate him.A. passesB. has passedC. has been passingD. had passed22. When it comes to the Italian league, theres now an agreement _ it hasfallen behind its English match.A. thatB. whyC. whichD. how23. Every time someone comes to me _ I can point out the positive side of life.A. complainingB. to be complainingC. complainedD. complains24. Throughout his early years, Obama _ at home and at school as “Barry”.A. had been knownB. knewC. was knownD. has known25. Some kids teased her through the years, but she says the challenge only made her _.A. stronglyB. strongerC. strongD. strongest26. For me, theres nothing more pleasurable than turning up at a beach only _it deserted.A. foundB. to findC. findingD. having found27.What do you think of the movie?Its fantastic. The only pity is that I _ the beginning of it.A. missedB. had missedC. missD. would miss28. So much of interest _ that most visitors simply ran out of time before seeingit all.A. offered Shanghai World ExpoB. Shanghai World Expo offeredC. did Shanghai World Expo offerD. Shanghai World Expo has offered29. Beijing has taken steps to limit the kind of high risk of borrowing money from the banks that can create the high price of housing, _ happened in the United States.A. what B. that C. how D. as30. What the remote areas need most _ education to children and what the children need _ good textbooks at the moment.A. was; wereB. are; isC. is; areD. were; was31. Since my grandparents are coming for the weekend, I _ on a sofa.A. sleepB. have been sleepingC. have sleptD. will be sleeping32. What an unforgettable experience! Ill write it down _ it is still fresh in my memory.A. beforeB. so thatC. whileD. until33. If you dare to break the rules of the game, you _ be punished.A. shallB. mightC. canD. would34. My earliest memories of my mother are a capable woman _ to her family.A. devotesB. devotedC. devotingD. to devote35. People who have regular physical exercise seldom catch a disease like flu, _ _A. have theyB. dont theyC. havent theyD. do theySection B (18 marks)Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.I was driving home from a meeting this freezing evening at about 5, stuck in traffic on Colorado Blvd, and my car started to choke and then died.I barely managed to walk into a gas station, hoping that I would not be blocking traffic and would have a somewhat 36_ spot to wait for the tow truck (拖车). Before I could make the 37_ , I saw a woman walking out of the “quickie mart” building, and it looked like she 38 _ on some ice and fell onto a gas pump! So I got out to see if she was okay. When I got there, it looked more like she had beenovercome by sobs than that she had 39_ . She was a young woman who looked really worn out with 40_ circles under her eyes.I asked her if she was okay and if she needed help, and she just kept saying “I dont want my kids to see me 41_ “, so we stood on the other side of the pump from her car. She said she was 42 _to California and that things were extremely 43_ for her right now.So, I asked, “And you were praying?” That made her back away from me a little, but I 44 _her I was not a crazy person and said, “He heard you, and he sent me.”I took out my 45 _ and swiped it through the card reader on the pump so she could 46_ her car completely. Then I hurried to the next door McDonald s and bought two big bags of food. She gave the food to the 47_ in the car who attacked it like wolves, and we stood by the pump eating fries and talking a little.36. A. warmB. safeC. emptyD. large37. A. preparationsB. decisionC. billsD. call38. A. steppedB. slippedC. waitedD. walked39. A. expectedB. estimatedC. fallenD. imagined40. A. brightB. darkC. colorfulD. frozen41. A. talkingB. fallingC. walkingD. crying42. A. flyingB. hurryingC. drivingD. walking43. A. roughB. typicalC. sharpD. tight44. A. astonishedB. approvedC. showedD. convinced45. A. moneyB. foodC. cardD. car46. A. start outB. fill upC. pull upD. get over47. A. kidsB. passers-byC. husbandD. boysSection C (12 marks)Directions: Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the context.Among all the fast growing science and technology, the research of human genes, or biological engineering as people call 48. _ ,is drawing more and more attention now.The greatest thing gene technology can do is 49. _ it helps cure seriousdiseases that doctors at present can almost do nothing 50. _, such as cancer andheart disease. Every year, millions of people around the globe are murdered by the51. _ killers. And up till now, doctors have not found 52. _ effectiveway to cure them. But 53. _ the gene technology is applied, not only can these serious diseases be cured completely, bringing happiness and more living days to the patients, 54. _ the huge amount of money people spend curing their diseases can be saved. 55. _, it benefits the economy as well. In addition, it helps increase the length of peoples lives.We can expect the list of the benefits of the gene technology is going on and on! Part III Reading Comprehension (30 marks)Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage.ABali is an Indonesia island that is rich in indigenous (本土的) culture. A lot of people say that Balinese culture is unique and that the people of Bali have always been contented with the “now”. If you ask a Balinese person what heaven is like, the probable answer will be “just like Bali”. This only goes to show that most Balinese people are happy to be where they are and never worry.One factor that contributes to this laidback lifestyle is the culture of close family ties in Bali. In the Balinese culture, support is always available. Balinese extended families are so tightly knit that all members usually reside in the same complex.Hinduism is one of the main religions in Bali. The Balinese culture is based on a form of this religion, which is called “Hindu Darma”. This religion reached the island during the eleventh century. Most of the family customs and traditions as well as community lifestyles of the Balinese people are influenced by this. The religious influence even expands widely into the arts, which makes Bali distinct from the rest of Indonesia.In spite of the fact that tourists flood to the island every year, Balinese people have managed to conserve their culture. Almost every native of Bali is an artist in some form or another. Parents and villagers have passed on their skills to their children, who all seem to have inclinations (爱好 ) either to music, dance, painting, and decor.Another remarkable mark of the Balinese culture is the series of ceremonies and rituals known as the Manusa Yadnya. This marks the different stages of Balinese life. Cremation (火葬 ) is very popular on this island and unlike in the West, death is a joyous and colorful event for the Balinese.56. What do we know about Balinese according to the first two paragraphs?A. They lead a very relaxing but unwealthy life.B. They live in large families and are close to each other.C. Their family members are distributed in different places.D. Their extended families live too close together to get along well.57. Bali is distinguished from the rest of Indonesia by _.A. peoples tight family relationshipB. the family customs and traditionsC. peoples great affection for religionD. the influence of Hinduism on their culture58. The underlined word “conserve” in Para.4 can be best replaced by“_ “.A. preserveB. spreadC. formD. expand59. When a person dies in Bali, it is a common practice to _.A.express deep sorrow at his deathB.celebrate the death like a great eventC.sing and dance joyfully in his honorD.remember what he did in his lifetime60. What is the text mainly about?A. Balinese religion.B. The lifestyle of Balinese.C. Balinese culture.D. The tourism in Bali.BPoetry Writing Classes OnlineConsider it the caviar (, T ) of literature: tiny eggs with wonderful taste. Poetry has inspired the human soul for thousands of years and there are those who still treasure its magnificence. If you hear mermaids singing or feel the wind or see the sun rising in ribbons then you are one of these happy few. Excellence in poetry is mysterious, but a quest(N*,) worth pursuing. In our courses, you will learn to control sound, structure, line, word, theme etc. into well-crafted poems and you will improve your precision by experimenting with various time-honored forms. You will also learn how and where to market your work.Level IPoetry Writing 10-Week WorkshopUsing a balance of lecture, exercise, and comment on work from the instructor and classmates, this course gives students a firm grounding in all the basics of poetry writing.Write two-six poemsLectures on basics of poetry craftWriting exercisesPresent work for critique ( t) (two times)Poetry栺is for beginners or anyone who wants to brush up on the fundamentals.Registration Fee: $ 25.Tuition: $ 395, Returning Students $ 365.Each class strictly limited to 16 students, aged 18 and up.StartsNew LectureLocationTimeJuly 6TuesdaysOnline24 hrs. a dayAug 17TuesdaysOnline24 hrs. a dayOct 5TuesdaysOnline24 hrs. a dayYou can still enroll in this class!AdvancedPoetry Writing 10-Week WorkshopFocusing on developing projects and receiving comment from the instructor and classmates, this course helps students sharpen their skills and work toward completion of publishable work. Begin or refine two-six poems.Lectures that expand on basics of poetry craftWriting exercisesPresent work for in-depth critique (two times)Online ClassesRegistration Fee: $ 25.Tuition: $ 395. Returning Students $ 365.Each class strictly limited to 14 students, aged 18 and up.StartsNew LectureLocationTimeJul 14WednesdaysOnline24 hrs. a dayOct 6WednesdaysOnline24 hrs. a dayYou can still enroll in this class!61. You learn the following on Poetry Writing Classes Online EXCEPT_.A.where you can sell your poemsB.why its worth seeking excellence in poetryC.how to write a well-crafted poemD.how to sharpen your skills in poetry62. If you rejoin the online poetry writing classes, you should pay _.A. $ 390B. $ 410C. $ 395D. $ 36563. If you are a beginner, you can start the courses from _.A. July 14B. Aug 14C. July 6D. Oct 664. In Advanced Poetry Writing Class, you are asked to _.A.lay steady foundations for the basis of poetry writingB.hand in your poems getting ready for publicationC.make comments on the work of your classmatesD.give some lectures on basics of poetry craft65. The passage is most probably from a .A. newspaper advertisementB. book reviewC. scientific magazineD. news reportCIf you exhibit positive characteristics such as honesty and helpfulness, the chances are that you will be thought as a good-looking person, for a new study has found that the perception(认知) of physical attractiveness is influenced by a persons personality.The study, which was led by Gary W. Lewandowski, has found that people who exhibit negative characteristics, such as unfairness and rudeness, appear to be less physically attractive to observers. In the study, the participants viewed photographs of opposite-sex individuals and rated them for attractiveness before and after being provided with information about their personalities.After personality information was received, participants also rated the probability of each individuals becoming a friend and a dating partner. Information on personality was found to significantly change the probability, showing that cognitive (认知的)processes modify(修改)judgments of attractiveness.“Thinking a person as having a desirable personality makes the person more suitable in general as a close relationship partner of any kind,” said Lewandowski.The findings show that a positive personality leads to greater expectation of becoming friends, which leads to greater expectation of becoming romantic partners and, finally, to being viewed as more physically attractive. The findings remained consistent regardless of how “attractive” the individual was formerly thought to be or of the participants current relationship status.“This research provides a positive outcome by reminding people that personality goes a long way toward determining your attractiveness; it can even change peoples impressions of how good-looking you are,” said Lewandowski.66. In the study the participants were required to _.A.try to make friends with each otherB.try to prove positive characters make people more attractiveC.exhibit negative characters such as unfairness and rudenessD.rate one s attractiveness by photos before and after knowing her or his personality67. Whats the CORRECT order of how cognitive processes modify judgments ofattractiveness?a. find a person with a positive personalityb. view the person more physically attractivec. want to make friends with the persond. want to be his/ her romantic partnerA. acdbB. dcbaC. cbadD. adcb68. Which of the following is WRONG according to the passage?A. The research reminds people to pay more attention to the personality.B. Personality can change peoples impressions of ones appearance.C. The judgment of ones attractiveness always stays unchanged.D. Positive personality may lead to more friends.69. The passage is written in a(n) _tone.A. subjectiveB. objectiveC. scepticalD. negative70. Who are the intended readers of this passage?A. People with positive characteristics.B. Good-looking people.C. People with negative characteristics.D. General people.Part IV Writing (45 marks)Section A (10 marks)Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in the numbered blanks by using the information from the passage.Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.Children are used