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2012学年度广州市高中二年级学生学业水平测试英 语本试卷分四部分，共12页，满分150分。考试时间120分钟。I 听 力 (共两节，满分20分)第一节 听力理解 (4段共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分)每段播放两遍。各段后有几个小题，各段播放前每小题有5秒钟的阅题时间。请根据各段播放内容及其相关小题，在5秒钟内从题中所给的A、B、C项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。听下面一段对话，回答第12题。1. What time does the talk take place?A. In the morning.B. Around lunch time.C. In the afternoon.2. What is the talk mainly about?A. Finding a missing student.B. Preparing for the exams.C. Organising a dance party.听下面一段对话，回答第35题。3. What is the relationship between the speakers?A. Friends.B. Strangers.C. Workmates.4. Why doesnt the woman want to buy her ticket online?A. She doesnt know how to use the Internet.B. She doesnt have a credit card.C. She doesnt think it is safe.5. What do we know about the man?A. He is a teacher.B. He doesnt like to fly.C. Its his first trip to China.听下面一段对话，回答第68题。6. Which of the following best describes the mans opinion of the movie?A. Silly.B. Exciting.C. Unbelievable.7. Who did the speakers agree was the best actor or actress in the movie?A. The captain.B. The doctor.C. The policeman.8. Where did the speakers watch the movie?A. In the cinema.B. In their home.C. In their neighbours home.听下面一段独白，回答第910题。9. Why was the speaker unhappy?A. He thought his teacher was not fair.B. He couldnt finish his homework.C. He couldnt go to his best friends party.10. What can we learn about the speaker from the talk?A. He doesnt like his English lessons.B. He is often very unlucky with computers.C. He likes to blame others for his problem.第二节 听取信息 (共5小题，每小题1分，满分5分)听下面一段独白，请根据题目要求，从所听到的内容中获取必要的信息，填入答题卡标号为1115的空格中。听录音前，你将有10秒钟的阅题时间。录音读两遍，你将有60秒钟的作答时间。Guangzhou Car ShowDate: June 26 to 11 Location: Tianhe Sports CentreDisplays: Old 12 all in beautiful condition Cars of the future powered by electricity or 13 see what we will be driving in 50 years timeTicket Prices: Adults: 90 yuan Children: 30 yuan Family: 14 yuanAdvanced Bookings: At the Tianhe 15 or online at II 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1630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。Eleven-year-old Cherry Holmes is walking along the beach with her big sister and a friend. Wearing gloves to 16 their hands from any sharp objects, they are 17 a large rubbish bag with everything from fishing line and dirty plastic bottles to old shopping bags.The girls are taking part in International Beach Cleanup Day. Its an annual event that helps people see the 18 of keeping the worlds oceans 19 and sea-life safe. 20 , a lot of rubbish never goes into a rubbish bin. Instead, it blows on the wind, and 21 down rivers to the sea.Rubbish isnt just ugly it can be 22 for animals that live in the water. Sometimes animals get caught up in rubbish and die. Sometimes they eat rubbish that 23 them. Sea turtles, for example, often 24 plastic bags for the jellyfish they love to eat.“When they first ask us to take part, I felt terrible! We had to 25 rubbish!” says Cherry. “But when I got there I found it was really 26 ! I liked meeting all the other people and improving the 27 .”This one-day event sends out an important message: “We are all 28 to the ocean. We can help keep the ocean clean by 29 rubbish in the right place. Take the extra time to place rubbish in the bin instead of throwing it on the ground, and 30 everything we can to reduce pollution,” say the event organizers.16. A. hideB. protectC. warmD. wash17. A. fillingB. emptyingC. makingD. collecting18. A. dangerB. doubtC. importanceD. ability19. A. coldB. cleanC. calmD. angry20. A. ObviouslyB. FinallyC. UnfortunatelyD. Actually21. A. travelsB. getsC. fallsD. turns22. A. smellyB. helpfulC. attractiveD. dangerous 23. A. catchesB. poisonsC. excitesD. relaxes24. A. mistakeB. exchangeC. produceD. save25. A. cry outB. find outC. look upD. pick up26. A. tiringB. dirtyC. funD. surprising27. A. relationshipB. weatherC. environmentD. families28. A. limitedB. connectedC. similarD. familiar29. A. puttingB. talkingC. findingD. losing30. A. buyB. eatC. replaceD. recycle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标号为3l40的相应位置上。When a hungry cat sees a bird, she usually wants to eat it. But one baby cat in the US wouldnt dream 31 hurting her best friend, who happens to be a bird.The special pair of animal friends 32 (discover) by a cat-loving couple eight months ago. To the couples amazement, the bird digs worms out and feeds them 33 (direct) to the hungry cat. The pair go everywhere together and play games on the grass all day.When the 34 (interest) couple put a dish of food out for 35 cat, who they named Cassie, the animal friends share 36 together. And when Cassie grew brave enough to come into their warm home overnight, the bird started sitting by the window, 37 (wait) for her friend to come out. In the morning, she always greets Cassie at the top of the stairs 38 then they walk down the steps together to get on with their daily routine.A local animal expert, 39 watched the animals, believes that 40 her bird friend hadnt helped Cassie, the motherless young cat would have already died.III 阅读理解 (共一节，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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AIt is April and weve been in France for less than 24 hours. Our flight from the US landed at around daybreak and there was a light cover of snow on the ground.When we arrived at the apartment at around 10 a.m., the sun was shining brightly through the bedroom window, so we put a sheet over it. It made napping easier.At 3 p.m. we knew it was time to get up and get going. Walking on the main avenue through one of Paris richer areas we came across Le Comptoir the hottest restaurant in town. Its usually impossible to book a table there. But to our great surprise, there were a few empty tables, so George wisely suggested we sit down although we werent hungry.We sat outside and the sky was cloudy now so we had plenty of shade. We couldnt make out the menu as neither of us speaks French. George asked a young college student for help. In the end, we got a delicious cheese and ham sandwich.This sandwich at Le Comptoir wasnt just any sandwich its “THE SANDWICH.” The cheese was heavenly. The ham melted in my mouth.If this wasnt enough, we also ate many tasty cakes from a street vendor and got a coffee from a famous caf.Another Monday highlight: an inexpensive Vietnamese dinner. Superb!I love Paris. The food is fantastic! Everywhere you go there are these wonderful stuffed sandwiches, cakes and snacks. I just dont understand how any French woman can be skinny.41. What was the first thing the couple did after arriving at the apartment?A. They toured around the nearby streets.B. They shaded their room from the sun.C. They booked a table for lunch.D. They paid the rent.42. The couple decided to eat at Le Comptoir because _.A. they felt too hot to go on walkingB. its food made them feel hungryC. they had booked a table thereD. there were empty tables43. What do we know about the weather in Paris that day?A. It was very cold overnight.B. It was cloudy in the morning.C. It became rainy in the afternoon.D. It became windy in the evening.44. What does the writer think of the food in Paris?A. She found it extremely delicious.B. She worried it would be unhealthy.C. She wondered why French women like it.D. She thought it made French women skinny.B My pre-teen daughter, now 11, still loves trick-or-treating on Halloween, but shes not OK with having her parents come along. This year, shes begging to go trick-or-treating with friends and without me. But, is she ready? Although many parents have safety concerns about letting tweens (11 and 12 year-old children) go trick-or-treating without adults watching on, its important to realize that most tweens are ready for the responsibility of going off in groups without you. Of course, its important to set up a few rules before you send your tween on his way this Halloween. Here are some things to consider: Assess Their MaturityYes, were talking about 11 and 12-year-olds. But if you think your child can follow your rules, make smart decisions, and come home when you say, then let him go. If not, then forget it. Safety in Small GroupsA few friends is good; a half-dozen or more is asking for trouble. A large group means many opinions, and the group will probably break apart. Have your child pick three or four friends, and tell them to stay together. _Ideally, trick-or-treating can be completed in 90 minutes. Thats plenty of time to visit nearby houses, get candy, and head home. If your tween stays out much longer, he may wander away. Set an early home-time. It cuts down the chances of trouble. Make Sure They Know Safety RulesRepeat basic safety guidelines to your tweens before they head out: Cross at corners, stay on well-lit streets, dont visit houses that are dark, stay together and come home on time. Halloween can be an exciting time for tweens to spread their independent wings. Set the rules then let them see if freedom tastes as good as candy.45. Who are the intended readers of this passage?A. Teachers.B. Parents.C. Tweens.D. Party-goers.46. Which of the following statements about tweens would the writer agree with?A. They are usually very naughty.B. They are safest with their parents.C. They want to be more independent.D. They need to be watched carefully.47. What are the benefits of tweens trick-or-treating in small groups according to the writer?A. Large groups dont move very quickly.B. Children will each get more candy.C. Tweens can stay together more easily.D. Its easier for parents to watch their child.48. Which of the following is the most suitable subheading（小标题）for Paragraph 6?A. Suggest places to goB. Get more candyC. Allow more timeD. Set an early home-timeCIts hard to believe, but when Pariss Eiffel Tower was first opened in 1889, many people hated it. Built to celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the French Revolution, but only after Canada had rejected the original design, the tower was also used as the entrance to the Paris World Fair, much to the disappointment of locals.Not only did they think it was ugly and “too artistic” but they also feared that the then tallest tower in the world would be blown down by strong winds. And their anger was directed towards the man who designed the tower and after whom it was named, Alexandre Gustave Eiffel. This was not Eiffels first difficulty nor would it be his last.Born in France in 1832, Eiffel graduated from university in 1855 with a masters degree in chemistry. After rejecting a job offer at his uncles wine factory, he went to work for a company that designed railway bridges. Eiffel impressed his bosses with his creative designs and was soon promoted to Project Manager. His success led to many more job offers and through the 1860s he constructed dozens of bridges that are still used today.Eiffel later took part in the French effort to build the Panama Canal (巴拿马运河). But when the project failed completely due to financial mismanagement and the theft (盗窃), his reputation suffered greatly. His record was later cleared, as he had no involvement in the financial part of the project.Eiffel also helped design the Statue of Liberty, Frances gift to the USA. His knowledge of iron structures allowed this symbol of freedom to rise over New York Harbor. And just like the Eiffel Tower, it still stands tall and strong today, a symbol of Eiffels design genius.49. What were French peoples opinions about the Eiffel Tower when it was first built?A. They thought it was ugly and unsafe.B. They found it to be beautiful and artistic.C. They thought it was too expensive to build.D. They found it to be a great source of national pride.50. According to the passage, Eiffel Tower was _.A. originally designed for the Paris World FairB. built one year after the French RevolutionC. a gift from the United States to FranceD. the tallest tower in the world when first built51. Which is true about Alexandre Gustave Eiffel?A. He worked for a railway company.B. He helped his uncle make wine.C. He was once a successful Project Manager.D. He got a masters degree in engineering.52. Why was Eiffels good name damaged by the Panama Canal project?A. Project costs were much greater than planned.B. The dams he built did not work properly.C. He was found to have stolen the money.D. The project ended in complete failure.DMost doctors agree that reducing salt is very important for peoples health. Studies have found that a small reduction in the amount of salt we eat would cause people with high blood pressure to have 14% fewer stroke（中风）deaths and 9% fewer heart attack deaths, while people with normal blood pressure would be 6% less likely to die of stroke and 4% less likely to die of a heart attack.So if youre ready to protect your body and reduce your salt intake, here are a few simple things you can do. First, ditch fast food completely from your diet. Often, one fast food meal will contain all the salt you need for a whole day! Eat less salt by going for more home-made meals instead of visiting McDonalds.And when youre cooking at home try using other seasonings (调味料) instead of salt. Garlic, onion and pepper are just some of the things that can easily replace it. Youll be delightfully surprised at the results.Finally keep away from processed meats. Sausage, ham and hot dogs are usually packed with salt - much more than your body needs. Choose healthier, fresh meats instead.Its not easy to cut salt from your diet. Not only are we made to enjoy the taste of salt, but salt is added in huge quantities to almost all our foods. But, if you take simple, one-at-a-time steps to reduce the amount of salt you put in your body, you can protect your health in the years to come. 53. In Paragraph 1, the writer uses _ to support his idea.A. storyB. factC. adviceD. theory54. As used in the article, the underlined word “ditch” in Paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _.A. receiveB. revisitC. removeD. review55. The underlined word it in Paragraph 3 refers to _.A. saltB. garlic C. a dishD. a meal56. What is the main purpose of this article?A. To list the foods which are most dangerous to eat.B. To review research on the effects of salt on health.C. To advise readers on ways to reduce salt in their diet.D. To warn about the result of eating too much salt.EOrigin and First Use of Words in EnglishIve always wondered where some of the words in the English language came from. How did the word “bomb” get its meaning? What about “robot?” Ive always thought that most English words were just randomly made up. But, even so, there had to be some time when these words were first used!Bomb Besides describing an explosive device or the act of blowing something up, nowadays, bomb can also mean a poor performance or result as in “My team really bombed today.” This meaning of bomb was first used by the theatre critic Grevile Corks to describe a horrible play in New York during the 1920s.Robot Robot comes from Czech word for “worker.” In 1923, a Czech science fiction writer, Carl Kapek, popularized the word when he wrote a book in which machines he called “robots” take over the world.Science From the early 1200s to the 1840s science was referred to as Natural Philosophy. It wasnt until the 1840s that people started using the word science, derived from the Latin word scientia.Broke This word is often used to describe someone with no money. It comes from Europe. Years ago, banks gave their customers small tiles to be used like credit cards. The tiles had the customers name and the amount he could borrow on it. Whenever a person wanted to borrow money, he would show the bank his tile and if the borrower was past his money limit, the teller “broke” his tile immediately.57. If we say a student “bombed” in a test, it means he/ she _. A. performed as usualB. performed very poorlyC. came top of the classD. did not attend58. According to the passage, which of the following words comes from Latin? A. Broke.B. Science.C. Robot.D. Bomb.59. Which of the following words became popular because of a book?A. Robot.B. Bomb.C. Science.D. Broke.60. If a bank teller “broke” a customers tile, it meant the customer _.A. was rejected by the bankB. was accepted by the bankC. would lose some moneyD. would get some money back 写 作 (共三节，满分45分)第一节 完成句子 (共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分)请根据句子的意思和汉语提示完成下列句子，每空只填一个单词。61. She felt very _ (难过) and hurt because her best friend misunderstood her.62. I _ (宁愿，更喜欢) not eating out. How about we heat up last nights left-overs?63. If you keep on trying with the right method, you are sure to _ (成功) one day.64. To be _ (诚实的，坦率的), its no use regretting on what has already happened.65. By taking a lot of exercise, she lost some _ (体重).66. That song _ (令想起) me of my happy childhood in the countryside.67. Its better not to _ (争论，争吵) about when to have the trip if we havent even agreed on whether to take it.6