2012年高考英语模拟试卷8(含答案).doc

2012年高考英语模拟试卷2012年高考英语模拟试卷第一卷第一节 单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分。）21The news that Obama was elected president of the United States is not mystery.Athe；theBa；/C/；a Dthe；a22How long have you been going to in Tanggou Senior Middle School？More than two years.So it will be less than one year you graduate from this school.AwhenBthatCbeforeDsince23I remember the 512 earthquake exactly as if it yesterday.Awas happeningBhappensChas happenedDhappened24I just wonder that you dont want to cooperate with me.Awhy it doesBwhat it doesChow it isDwhy it is25 down the radio a little-the baby is sleepingA. Turning B. Turn C. To turn D. Turned 26Dont mention that at the beginning of the story, or it may the shocking ending.A. give offB. give outC. give upD. give away 27By the end of last year, another new theme park completed in that area.A. was beingB. would beC. has beenD. had been 28Listen！It is rainingOh，really！I it at all29The Plains Indians believe in the Great Spirit who has power all things including animals，trees，stones and cloudsAof Bat Cover Din30Do you think an advertisement is a help when you look for a job?Well，it depends ，it gives me a chance to tryAHowever BAnyway CTherefore DThough31Was it in the beautiful park was located by the sea we first met our new chinese teacher？Awhere；that Bwhich；whichCthat；that Dwhich；where32You were not listening；what troubled you?I my coming math examAam thinking about Bwas thinking aboutChad thought about Dwill think about33Most highways are lined with billboards of advertisement，which by passing cat-driversAare intending to read Bare intended to be readingCare intending to readingDare intended to be read34 Obama was elected president of the USA is a big success for the blacks in AmericaA BThat CWhat DAs35After the bell rings，which indicates the ending of the exam，you stay where you are until all your papers are collectedAshall Bwould Cwill Dcan第二节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）How to Be Polite at a Dinner Party? Its not polite to arrive at a dinner more than 15 to 20 minutes late. The host or hostess usually waits for all the 36 to arrive before serving the meal. If someone is late，the food may be spoiled(变味)，and 37 may the host or hostess spiritsIf you have to be 38 call and tell them to start 39 you Its even worse to be early! The host or hostess will probably not be 40 If you are early，drive or walk around the block a few times，or just sit in your car until the right time密封 线 Though its often 41 to arrive at a party on time，on the other hand，the host or hostess 42 guests to arrive and leave between certain times，so you can 43 at any time between the times he or she gives you Its nice to bring an empty stomach，but its even nicer to bring 44 presentThe present should not cost a lot，or you might make the host or hostess 45 Flowers，wine，or a box of candy will be fine 46 bring money as a presentIn an introduction，the 47 of a name is：(1)the given name；(2)the family nameIn other 48 ，the given name comes 49 . Its important not only to learn and remember 50 ，but to repeat them often in conversationAfter the introduction，we usually call friends by their 51 namesOlder people may want you to call them by their titles and family names，such as “Mrs Smith”，“Mr Johnosn”，“Dr .Brown”.A maiden(闺女)name is a 52 family name at birth. In the United States and Canada，after a woman 53 ，she takes the family name of her 54 in place of her maiden nameIt is now becoming common，however，for women to 55 their maiden names after they get married,36AguestsB. visitorsC. customsD. passengers37Aor B. so C. but D. yet38Atired B. hungryC. 1ate D. early39Awithout B. forC. with D. after40Aawake B. readyC. up D. friendly41Auseless B. impossibleC. unable D. important42Aforces B. invitesC. begs D. orders43Aplay B. fly C. arrive D. start44Aa big B. a smallC. a good D. an expensive45Apleased B. satisfied C. interested D. uneasy46ANever B. Always C. Do D. Be sure to47Aspelling B. callingC. orderD. pronunciation48Awords B. 1ettersC. idioms D. sentences49A1ast B. firstC. finally D. in the middle50Aexpressions B. appearancesC. names D. addresses51Agiven B. familyC. middle D. pen52Agentlemans B. boysC. womans D. mans53Aworks B. marriesC. bears D. dies54Ahusband B. motherC. fatherD. sister55A. stopB. give upC. keepD. find第三部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）AMany of the most damaging types of weather begin quickly，strike suddenly, and disappear rapidly，destroying small areas while leaving neighboring areas untouched, Such event as a tornado(龙卷风)struck the northeastern part of Edmonton，Alberta，in July 1987Total damages from the tornado went beyond 250 million，the highest ever for any Canadian stormTraditional computer models of the atmosphere have limited value in predicting shortlived local storms like the Edmonton tornado because the available weather data are generally not detailed enough to allow computers to study carefully the slight atmospheric changes that come before these stormsIn most nations，for example，weatherballoon observations are taken just once every twelve hours at places separated by hundreds of milesWith such limited data，traditional forecasting models do a much better job predicting general weather conditions over large areas than they do forecasting specific local events学校 姓名 座位号 准考证号 密封 线Until recently，the observation intensive method needed for exact，very shortrange forecasts，or“Nowcasts，”was not possibleThe cost of equipping and operating many thousands of conventional weather stations was extremely high，and the difficulties concerned in rapidly collecting and processing the weather data from such a network were hard to overcomeFortunately，scientific and technological advances have overcome most of these problemsRadar(雷达)systems and satellites are all able to make detailed，nearly continuous observation over large areas at a lower costCommunications satellites can send out data around the world cheaply and immediately，and modern computers can quickly collect and analyze this large amount of weather informationMeteorologists(气象学者)and computer scientists now work together to design computer programs and video equipment able to change weather data into words and graphic displays(图解)that forecasters can understand easily and quicklyAs meteorologists have begun using these new technologies in weather forecasting offices，nowcasting is becoming a reality56Why cant traditional computer models predict shortlived local storms? AThe weather data people collect are often wrongBDetailed weather data in some small areas are not availableCThe computers are not advanced enough to predict themDThe computers are not used to forecast specific local events57The word“Nowcast”in Paragraph 3 means .Aa network to collect storm data Ba way of collecting weather dataCa more advanced system of weather observationDa forecast which can predict weather in the small area58What can make“Nowcasts”a reality according to the passage?AScientific and technological advances BAdvanced computer programsCComputer scientists DMeteorologists59What does the passage mainly talk about?AThe advantages of“Nowcasts” BA tornado in Edmonton，AlbertaCThe difficulty in predicting tornado DA great development in weather forecastBAs I crammed myself onto a crowded train this morning，I noticed there was a very pregnant(怀孕的)woman standing near me，jammed in tightly and hanging on for dear lifeI looked at the passengers sitting in the seats that are supposed to be surrendered to the elderly，physically challenged，and other people who need to sit，Not one of them even looked up；everyone was too absorbed in what they were listening to，reading，or watching to even notice the pregnant passengerOver the past few years，there have been countless discussions on minding our manners within our new modes of communicationBut while weve been debating the dos and doesnt of technology etiquette(礼节)，it appears that many of us have forgotten some of the old school manners that have nothing to do with a keyboard or a monitor，but have everything to do with the long forgotten Golden RuleMaybe technology has eroded our brains so much that we can never go back to those golden days“Giving up your seat to someone is so easyEven when people dont accept your offer，I think its nice to get up and stay standing so they know youre sincereThe more that we become the good example，the more it will catch on”Lizzie Post，says great-great granddaughter of Emily PostSophisticated technology doesnt mean that good manners have to be a thing of the pastIn fact，Post says she defines good manners using three simple，everyday principles：consideration， respect，and honesty“Apply those to any situation and toward all the people involved including yourself and the solution will make sense”60No one gave up his seat to the pregnant women because .AThe woman doesnt need a seat at all BIts not common to give up his seat to others who need itCNo one noticed her on the such crowed train DEveryone is so tired that all want to have a rest61Paragraph 2 suggests that .AWe are always having discussions on minding our mannersBMany of us have forgotten some of the old school mannersCIts technology that has eroded our brains so muchDStudents always care about their own business instead of school manners62The underlined phrase“catch on”in the third paragraph refers to .Abeing understood Bbeing popularCbeing taken Dbeing caught63What did Lizzie Post say shows that she was？Ahonest BpoliteCrespectableDfriendlyCThe best way to explain how the stock（股票）market works is to imagine that you get together with four of your friends and form a company to produce a soda with a new taste, which you are going to sell in a pressurized bottle. You find that you need $600 for the expenese involved in starting the business. One of you contributes $200; a second , only $50 ; a third ,$150 ; a fourth , $100 ; and the fifth , also $100 . In order to be fair to everyone , you decide that each of you will be given sheets of paper on which it is stated that every sheet of paper represents $10 of the present value of the company . This means that there will be 60 sheets of paper together . The person who contributed $200 will receive 20 of these sheets ,while the one who gave $50 will get 5. If you give $100 , then you will receive 10 of these sheets . Each sheet , shich is called a stock certificate , actually indicates that you own 1 share of stock in the company . Therefore , you now own 10 shares in the company . To own a share means that you are a part owner of the company . Imagine now that when people find the soda tasty they want to drink more and more of it . In fact , business is so good that the originally worth $10 each is now worth $30 . That means that your 10 shares have jumped in value to $30 . If you want to sell some or all of these shares to anyone else , the price will be $30 per share . 64This passage is mainly about .Aa description of how to set up a soda company Ban illusion of the operation of the stock market Can explanation of how to share the profit of a company Dan example to show what a company is 65If the company loses money , the persons who contribute money .Awill get back exactly the same amount of money they contributedBwill be given fewer shares of profit Cwill lose all the money they contributed Dwill not be able to sell the stocks they own 66Which of the following statements is TRUE of the stock market? AThe stock holder must sell his shares at the original price. BThe stock owner can sell his shares at any price he likes. CThe stock owner must sell his shares at a lower price. DThe stock holder can sell his shares at the price of its present value.67Who would be most interested in reading this passage? ACompany directors. BStock market managers. CThose who want to buy stock shares. DThose who have made a profit in stock markets.DLast summer I went through a training program and became a literacy volunteer . The training I received , though excellent , did not tell me how it was to work with a real student , however . When I began to discover what other peoples lives were like because they could not read , I realized the true importance of reading . My first student Marie was a 44-year-old single mother of three . In the first lesson , I found out she walked two miles to the nearest supermarket twice a week because she didnt know which bus to take . When I told her I would get her a bus schedule , she told me it would not help because she could not read it . She said she also had difficulty once she got to the supermarket because she couldnt always remember what she needs. Since she did not know words , she could not write out a shopping list . Also , she could only recognize items by sight , so if the product had a different label , she would not recognize it as the product she wanted. As we worked together , learning how to read built Maries self-confidence , which encouraged her to continue her studies . She began to make rapid progress and was even able to take the bus to the supermarket . After this successful trip , she reported how self-confident she felt . At the end of the program , she began helping her youngest son , Tony , a shy first grader with his reading . She sat with him before be went to sleep and together they would read bedtime stories . When his eyes became wide with excitement as she read , pride was written all over her face . As she described this experience , I was proud of myself as well . I found that helping Marie to build her self-confidence was more rewarding than anything I had ever done before . As a literacy volunteer , I learned a great deal about teaching and helping others . In fact , I may have learned more from the experience than Marie did.68What did the author do last summer? AShe worked in the supermarket. BShe helped someone to learn to read.CShe gave single mothers the help they needed. DShe went to a training program to help a literacy volunteer.69Why didnt Marie go to the supermarket by bus at first? ABecause she liked to walk to the supermarket. BBecause she lived far away from the bus stop. CBecause she couldnt afford the bus ticket. DBecause she couldnt find the right bus. 70How did Marie use to find the goods she wanted in the supermarket? AShe knew where the goods were in the supermarket. BShe asked others to take her to the right place. CShe managed to find the goods by their looks. DShe remembered the names of the goods.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分） 71 People traveled in search of food and shelter or in order to flee from their enemiesSometimes they were looking for gold or silver in order to become richOn other occasions they were searching for rich farmland.密封 线This is not to say that no one ever traveled just for funEven in ancient times，some pleasure travel occurredDuring a typical season，700，000 tourists would crowd into the ancient city of Rome，where animals performed and magicians entertained them 72 73 International tourist arrivals alone reached as many as 546 million in 1994 and are forecast to rise to 937 million in 2010，according to the World Trade Organization 74 Probably the most common reason for traveling is related to our physical well-beingActually，traveling to sports events is one of the fastest growing types of travelIn our fast developing society where stress has become part of peoples life，people can rest and relax by having a change of environment and activities 75 No one seems to doubt that travel broadens the mindIn 18th century Europe，young men would go on a Grand Tour to various countries in order to complete their educationToday the desire to travel to different countries is encouraged by modern mass mediaPeople who travel to other countries can at the same time learn more about their own country and cultureABut why do people like traveling so much?BThroughout history，most travel was not for pleasureCSo they travel to a lake for a swim or to a park for a bikeDThe improvement in transportation has also encouraged people to travelEWealthy Romans made trips to Greece to take part in the Olympic GamesFThe growth of tourism has become a modern phenomenon experienced by all countries in