河南省郑州市2012年高考英语毕业班考前测试(一)试题.doc

河南省郑州市2012年高中毕业年级考前测试（一）英 语 试 题本试卷分为第一卷（选择题）和第二卷（非选择题）两部分。考试时间100分钟，满分120分。考生应首先阅读答题卡上的文字信息，然后在答题卡上作答，在试题卷上作答无效。第一卷（选择题共85分）第一部分 听力（略）第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。21The conference came to _ end at 11:00 last night, but we all think it was _ failureAthe; 不填 B不填; a Can; 不填 Dan; a22Many I try on this blue coat, Miss?_, but I think it will be too large for youAWith pleasure BBy all means CAs you like DNever mind23_ intelligence, Tom is as clever as others, but his awful attitude makes a differenceAIn case of BRegardless of CIn terms of DIn face of24Tickets for many sports matches start at 20 pounds _ the VIP seats will go for 750 poundsAwhile Bwhen Cthough Das25Why _ you always turn against me when I put forward a plan?Amust Bwill Cdare Dcan26This song sounds very pleasantLet s go upstairs and see who _Ahas sung Bsang Cis singing Dsings27The word globe commonly refers to _ we call worldAwhere Bthat Cwhich Dwhat28The sum of money is to support companies that will _ not be able to survive the economic crisis （经济危机）Atherefore Botherwise Cmeanwhile Dthough29More and more people will go abroad for further studies in the few years _Acoming Bcome Cto come Dhaving come30You couldnt have done a better job for me, Jack!Thank you, Mr White_AThats all right BIm sorry you don t like itCI cant agree with you more DIm glad you like it so much31The terrible earthquake took place early this month _ three southern countries meetAwhere Bwhen Cthat Dwhich32If you _a fresh mind for an interview, be sure to have a good sleep the night before itAwill have Bhave had Care having Dare to have33When she heard the terrible news, tears ran _ from her eyesAflood Bto flood Cflooding Dflooded34So addicted to computers _ that the leaders in the summer camps often had to force them to break for sportsAthe children did become Bdid the children becomeCthe children became Dbecame the children35The belief that our hard work will _ at last strengthens our confidence in our studiesApay off Btake off Ckeep off Dget off第二节 完型填空（共20小题；每小题15分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上涂黑。This is a simple story but reflects the power of our languageMy daughter began to 36 for a job when she was in senior 4 and shortly after that, she got an important 37 On account of the financial crisis, the competition was 38 , but she said, 39 I try, there will always be hope I Luckily, she 40 the first two rounds and entered the final interviewThere were only three people left The interview was very 41 , during which the interviewer only 42 with them for a whileThe interviewer said to them, All of you are very excellentPlease go home and wait for our 43 !A week later, my daughter received a message from the company, saying that she had not been 44 a jobMy daughter felt deeply 45 .But later in the evening, she excitedly informed me that she had received another message, reading that she had been 46 by the company 47 , the first message sent to her was also part of the 48 in the interviewThe three applicants received the same message; but only my daughter s reply 49 the company, so she was given the jobI asked her, How did all of you reply? My daughter said, One did not reply, the other said goodbye , and I said thank youOnly then did I know that my daughter s 50 came in that wayThat is, when you feel disappointed, do not _ 51 to say thank you to the one who disappoints youActually, it is a piece of cake to say thank youBut it is whether you are 52 to say it in a peaceful and grateful manner that does 53 Saying thank you shows 54 for others work and shows your grand generosity （宽宏大量）Thus, while under the same condition, you may get more 55 compared to others!36AsearchBaskChuntDbeg37AappointmentBinterviewCmessageDnotice38AtightBcloseCpotentialDfierce39AAs long asBEven thoughCIn caseDIf only40ApassedBtriedCconsideredDbeat41AinterestingBsimpleCsatisfactoryDdifficult42AconsultedBplayedCarguedDchatted43AorderBrequirementCresponseDdemand44AofferedBarrangedCleftDawarded45AdefeatedBworriedCembarrassedDdisappointed46AtrustedBemployedCdiscussedDallowed47AEventuallyBExactlyCActuallyDPossibly48AcompetitionBtestCexperimentDexperience49AsurprisedBansweredCbenefitedDsatisfied50AjobBconfidenceCintelligenceDfate51AforgetBpretendCregretDintend52ApreparedBanxiousCeagerDwilling53AreflectBhelpCmatterDdecide54ArespectBappreciationCsympathyDpatience55ApresentsBchancesCthanksDconcerns第三部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题，每题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AThe couple, who are currently expecting their fourth child, are said to be planning a return home when the soccer star s contract with his current club Los Angeles Galaxy runs out at the end of the yearA source said, David and Victoria have made a real go of living in America and it s become a second home to themThey love Los Angeles and will always have a base thereBut David s contract will run out soon and theyve started thinking about their futureHe is keen to finish his career at an English club if possible, though he hasnt ruled out other optionsVictoria is torn because she s made so many friends in California and loves the lifestyle, but she misses her family in the UK a lotOne reason behind their move back to the UK is the couple s desire to have their three sons educated in England with Victoria, reportedly making a visit to a private day school, Haberdashers Aske s Boys School earlier this week to discuss sending them thereA source told the News of the World newspaper, She hates the idea of them becoming stuck up and spoiled （溺爱） like a lot of American kidsAnd there s a part of them both that would love to see their kids educated at a UK school while they are in their teens56Which of the following statements is not true?ADavid and Victoria are now expecting their fourth childBDavids contract with Los Angeles Galaxy comes to an end at the end of the yearCDavid is longing to finish his career at an English club in the futureDVictoria doesnt miss her family in the UK a lot because she loves Los Angeles57Why would the couple love to see their kids educated at a UK school?AVictoria hates the idea that their kids will be spoiled like American kids.BPrivate day schools in the UK are better than those in the USCThey are planning to move back to EnglandDThey miss their family in the UK a lot.58What does the author mainly intend to tell us in this passage?ADavid and Victoria have started thinking about their futureBDavid and Victoria are planning to move back to EnglandCVictoria was reported to make a visit to Haberdashers Aske s Boys SchoolDDavid and Victoria desire to have their children educated in EnglandBFrom the earliest times, man has been interested in artPeople have often worked together to collect and save the world s art treasuresFine art treasures from many countries are kept in an art museum called the Louvre （卢浮宫）in Paris, FranceThe works of art have been collected by the people of France over many centuriesThe Louvre has not always been a museumThe first building was a fortIn 1190, it was the king s castle with high walls and a round tower; It had a moat to keep out its enemiesOver the years, the number of buildings around the castle grewBy 1350, the castle was no longer needed as a fortThe Louvre became a palace home for French kings and queensDuring times of peace, new treasures were brought inDuring days of war, many treasures were stolen, and the buildings were damagedWhen Francis I became king of France in 1515, he brought in artists from many countriesOne of the artists was Leonardo da Vinci from Italy, whose Mona Lisa is the best-known painting in the museum todayIn 1793, the Louvre became a public museum, just as it is nowIt is a place where art treasures have been saved for everyone to enjoy59On the whole, this passage is mainly about _Aan art museum called the Louvre Ban Italian artist named Leonardo da VinciCa king of France named Francis I Dthe best-known painting in the Louvre60Why is it good for great art to be kept in public museums?AIt helps people remember who the King of France isBIt keeps people out of the palacesCIt gives everyone a chance to enjoy good artDIt helps people to know the greatest artists61From the passage we know that _Ait is not possible for treasures to be stolenBold forts always make the best museumsCgreat art should be shared with all the peopleDFrancis I of France brought in artists from the whole country62The underlined word moat in the third paragraph probably means _Aa high tower built in former times where soldiers watched out for enemiesBa long and deep ditch dug round a castle which was usually filled with waterCa cart pulled by horses on which soldiers foughtDa long and high wall around a castle with a round towerCIts great for heating up leftovers, but its the microwave s less-known uses that make it an excellent household helperHere are a few things we bet you didnt know your microwave could do:Clean the cutting boardHow can you tell if youve washed the cutting board thoroughly enough after preparing raw meat? In fact, you can do that by sterilizing （消毒） it in the microwaveWash it first, rub it with lemon, and then heat for one minuteSoften sweeteners （甜味剂）Hardened brown sugar and honey dont need to be thrown away, which just need to be heatedPut abit of water into the brown sugar bag and heat the whole thing on high for 20 secondsTo return honey to its liquid form, remove the lid and heat the jar on medium for 30 - 60 seconds Speed up bread bakingBread bakers know that dough （面团） takes at least an hour to riseCut that time down to 35 minutes by proofing （使发酵） the dough in the microwavePut the dough in a large bowl and cover it with plastic wrapPut a cup of water at the back of the microwave before placing the bowl insideAt a low temperature, heat for 3 minutes, pause for 3 minutes to let the dough rise, and then heat for another 3 minutesAllow the dough to rise for another 6 minutes or until it doubles in size63Which of the following shows the correct way your microwave can help with the housework?AHeat up whatever is left over a mealBWash the cutting board, heat it for one minute, and then rub it with lemonCTake the lid off and heat the hardened honey on medium for 30 -60 secondsDAt a high temperature, heat the dough for 3 minutes, and then pause for 3 minutes64Which is the correct order of proofing the dough in the microwave?aPut a cup of water at the back of the microwavebPut the dough in a large bowl and cover it with plastic wrapcPlace the bowl into the microwavedPause for 3 minutes to let the dough riseeHeat the dough for 3 minutes at a low temperaturefHeat the dough for another 3 minutes before allowing it to rise for another 6 minutesAb-a-c-e-d-f Bb-c-a-e-d-fCa-b-c-f-e-d Da-b-c-e-f-d65What is the passage mainly about?AHow your microwave can help speed up bread bakingBHow your microwave can help clean the cutting boardCHow your microwave can help soften sweetenersDHow your microwave can help with the housework66The underlined word it in the last paragraph probably refers to _Atemperature Bthe dough Cthe bowl DbreadDThe Smurfs （蓝精灵） cute little blue cartoon dwarfs （矮人）inspired by Nordic fairy tales made their first TV appearance in the US1981 and ever since have been childhood friends to many people across The storyline is quite simpleThe Smurfs are living happily in theirmushroom houses in the middle of a forestThen one day the evil wizard Gargamel （格格巫） discovers their village and sends them by magic topresent-day New York CityThe Smurfs have to find their way home and conquer Gargamel along the waySo, just why, more than half a century later, is the simple story still so beloved by young and old?Mario Cacciolotto, a BBC reporter, believes it is due to the fact that the Smurfs lives do not have any particular cultural implication and argues that they could offer a model for societyVeronique Culliford, daughter of the Smurfs creator Pierre Culliford, agreesThey are unique creations, she says They do not do politics or religionThey are multi-cultural and everybody around the world can recognize themselves in the SmurfsEveryone can apply their very nice values of friendship, kindness and helping others to their own lives, regardless of where they come fromIn the Smurf world, everyone has their own skill and is willing to use it for the benefit of others without expecting any rewardTheir village is run as a collective （合作公社） and has no form of currencyThis has even led to debates about whether the artist intended the Smurfs as a metaphor （ 暗喻） for socialism The series wasnt just about sweet-looking dwarfs, said Alan Mechem of the British Smurf Collectors ClubHe thought that Culliford wanted it to show things like equality and tolerance67The Smurfs movie is mainly about _Athe Smurfs happy life in their villageBthe evil wizard Gargamel s powerful magicCthe Smurfs adventures in New York CityDhow the Smurfs rebuild their village68According to Veronique Culliford, why is the Smurfs story still popular after more than half a century?AIts characters are uniqueBIt has a simple storylineCIt has a deep religious meaningDIt reflects the Nordic culture69Which of the following statements about the Smurfs is true according to the passage?AThe Smurfs are socialistsBThe Smurfs are friendly and tolerantCAll the Smurfs in the movie are maleDEvery Smurf uses its own special skill for its own benefit70What is the main point of the passage?AThe history and background of the Smurfs storiesBIntroducing the Smurfs and peoples opinionsCThe story of Pierre Culliford and his Smurfs cartoonsDSocialism and women s rights hidden in the Smurfs第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。With the right software and headset （耳机） , you can make long-distance and international calls on your computer for up to 80% less than those placed on your regular phoneA traditional call travels through phone-company lines and networks to reach your partyA computer call starts out this way but takes a detour （临时支路） over the Internet 71 There are a handful of Web calling services, including Netphone, Dialpad and CallserveTheir longdistance rates are similar, but the international ones varyTo place a call, you log on to the Internet and activate your provider s softwareThen you dial by clicking numbers on a keypad on your screenThe call may take a few moments longer to connect than those made on a regular phone 72 Your PC must run Windows 97 or a later versionDialpad is the only major Mac-friendiv service_73_ A headset-microphone costs MYM20 and upRates are 2 to 3 cents a minute for long-distance calls and start at 4 cents a minute for international onesA 56k dial-up modem will work fine, but a high-speed modem reduces calling delays74 For example, a 30-minute Web call from Dallas to Denver twice a week will cost as little as MYM448 a month compared with MYM1975 using a big-name national providerHowever, sound quality isnt great 75 Distant friends and family won t mind, but business clients （客户） may not be so forgivingAnd service is essentially limited to outgoing callsIf you speak often with distant loved ones, there s little risk or cost to