20121228化二中高三级第3次月考英语试卷.doc

2012-2013学年度化州市第二中学高三级第3次月考试卷英 语I语言知识及应用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 完型填空（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）One morning I wasted nearly an hour watching a tiny ant carry a huge feather. Several times，it _1_ several obstacles(障碍物)in its path. And after a momentary pause it would make the necessary detour(绕道). At one point, the ant had to cross a crack(裂缝) about 10 mm wide. After some _2_ thoughts，the ant laid the feather over the crack，walked across it and picked the feather up on the other side，then continued on its way. I was _3_ by the cleverness of this ant. It was only a small insect，lacking of _4_ yet equipped with a brain to reason, explore, discover and overcome. But this ant, like the other twolegged creatures _5_ on the earth, also shares human failings.After some time the ant _6_ reached its destinationa flower bed and a small hole that was the entrance to its _7_ home. It was there that the ant met its _8_. How could that large feather possibly _9_ such a small hole? Of course, it couldnt. So the ant, after all this _10_ and using great brightness, overcoming problems all along the way, just gave up the _11_ and went home. The ant had not thought the problem through before it began its journey and in the end the feather was nothing more than a burden. Isnt our _12_ like that?We worry about our families; we worry about the _13_ of money and we worry about all kinds of things. These are all burdensthe things we pick up along lifes path, and drag them around the obstacles and over the cracks that life will bring, only to _14_ that at the destination they are _15_ and we cant take them with us.1A. brought aboutBgot overCcame acrossDdealt with2A. braveBtiringCmagicDshort3A. frightenedBattractedCannoyedDsatisfied4A. sizeBheightCdepthDlength5A. workingBsleepingClivingDwalking6A. probablyBsuddenlyCeasilyDfinally7A. undergroundBlonelyCcomfortableDbig8A. partnerBmatchCparentDfriend9A. fitBfixCfailDfall10. A. decisionBpleasureCtroubleDmatter11. A. insectBproblemCholeDfeather12. A. studyBaimCdreamDlife13. A. wasteBlackCworthDdanger14. A. thinkBfindCwonderDwarn15. A. badBpracticalCuselessDmeaningful第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）Ten years ago, 16 a college freshman at Valparaiso University, facing all the uncertainties of future academic and work life, I had the opportunity to meet with Dr. Kretzman, the retired chancellor（校长）, 17 was invited to give us a speech. There were not many audiences. 18 (seat) among a small group of students, we anxiously awaited the 19 (arrive) of this great man, who we admired 20 his excellence in achievement and wisdom.Dr. Kretzman arrived in a wheelchair. The speech was inspiring. Soon, the attention turned to us as he asked for questions from the group. I knew inside what 21 opportunity this was, so despite my fear, I got up the courage to ask my question.“What advice would you give new freshmen as 22 face all the choices and uncertainties ahead of us?” His reply was simple 23 powerful, “Take one bite out of the apple at a time.” No 24 (much), no less. A perfect stressbuster(减压）for the moment and for all the moments of my life.The sentence became my motto and 25 (help) me maintain a happy life for years.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）AFor better eyesight(视力), doctors advise limiting(限制) the hours of screen time and encourage having enough eye resting time. However, another study shows that sitting in front of computer or TV screens for long hours is not the only reason for myopia(近视). An Australian research team studied young children in Sydney and Singapore to find the reasons for myopia. The research team found that there were less children who had myopia in Sydney than those in Singapore, even though they spent more time in front of computer and TV screens. The major finding is that children in Sydney spend longer hours on outdoor sports than those in Singapore. Indoor and outdoor sports both make the eyes pay attention to more distant(远处的) objects, which stops the eyes from changing original shape. But outdoor sports may be better than indoor sports for myopia. Because natural light is good for eye growth and vitamin(维他命) D from the sunlight might be useful to it. Many doctors suggest that every child get its first eye test when he/she is about two and half years old, and even if his/her sight seems good enough. It is necessary for myopic(近视的) children to wear glasses to stop headaches, trouble reading and so on. It is also important that schools invite doctors to test their students eyes.If that is not possible, school teachers should at least encourage parents and children to have regular eye examination and wear glasses. And parents should remember not only to limit the total screen time for their children, but also to encourage them to spend time outdoors.26. What did the Australian research team study for? A. To improve childrens eyesight. B. To find the ways to treat myopia.C. To learn to choose right glasses. D. To find the reasons for myopia.27. Why are there fewer children with myopia in Sydney than those in Singapore?A. Because the children in Sydney do more outdoor sports.B. Because the children in Sydney have more eye resting time.C. Because the children in Sydney use computer less.D. Because the children in Sydney watch TV less.28. What is good for eye growth according to the passage? A. Natural light. B. Natural light and Vitamin C. Vitamin D. The sun.29. Which of the following is true?A. Children should have eye tests as soon as they reach school age.B. Doing outdoor sports with no glasses is good for myopic children.C. Looking more at distant objects can help the eyes keep their original shape.D. Children should limit their time in the sun to protect their eyes.30. The passage mainly tells us .A. the children in Sydney spend more time in front of screensB. doing outdoor sports and limiting the hours of screen time are good for eyesC. the children in Singapore like outdoor sportsD. its important to test students eyesB14 days fully inclusive from the UK to China just 2,090 pp!Price covers, international airfares, departure taxes, fuel charge, local transportation all meals, entrance fees, guides, daily tours and visas for UK citizens. Days 1 - 3: UK ShanghaiFly to the great city of shanghai and in the evening sample traditional shanghai food. Visit the beautiful YU Garden, Old Town, Shanghai Museum, cross the Great Nanpu Bridge and tour the Pudong area. Also explore Xintiandi with its 1920s style Shikomen buildings and end your stay in shanghai with an amazing Huangpu River evening tour. Days 4 - 7:Shanghai Yangtze River Tour Fly to Yichang and change (approx: one hour) to board your Yangtze River ship for the next four nights. Enjoy a tour of the three Gorges Dam (三峡大坝) before sailing on the grand Yangtze River, passing through the impressive Three Gorges. We take a side trip to the lesser Three Gorges or travel up the Shennong Stream in a peapod boat and enjoy various shore trips along the way. Day8 :Chongqing ChengduGet off in Chongqing and drive to Chengdu for an overnight stay. Day9 - 10;Chengdu xian Visit the famous Panda Reserve to see the lovely animals. We then fly to the historic city of Xian for two nights stay and enjoy traditional Shui jiao. Next day, explore one of the most important discoveries of the 20th century the Terracotta Warriors（兵马俑），followed by the ancient City wall and a performance of Tang Dynasty dancing. Day11 - 13: Xian Beijing Visit little wild goose pagoda and see the ancient objects at the well-known Shanxi provincial museum before walking through the lively militia Quarter to see the Great Mosque. Later fly to Beijing for three nights stay and try Peking Duck. During our stay in Beijing, we stroll through Tiananmen Square to the Forbidden city, the largest and best preserved collection of ancient buildings in china, and visit the summer palace. Next day we take a walk on the Great wall, tour the unique Temple of Heaven and enjoy an attractive Chinese Acrobatic Show. Day14:Beijing UKFly back to the UK, arriving home later the same day filled with happy memories. 31. The underlined word “sample” in the passage probably means “ ” A. buy B. taste C. reserve D. make 32. The first and last scenic spots to be visited in Xian are . A. little wild goose Pagoda and Great MosqueB. the Terracotta Warriors and shanghai provincial Museum C. the Terracotta Warriors and the Great Mosque D. Little wild goose Pagoda and the Muslim Quarter33. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage ?A. The tourists will have to pay extra for fuel and meals. B. The tourists will visit the 1920s Shikumen buildings in Beijing C. The tourists will stay in Beijing for three nights before leaving for the UKD. The tourists will take a side trip to the Three Gorges Dam during the tour.34. The ad is mainly intended to . A. encourage the British to travel in China B. attract the British to traditional Chinese foodC. offer service of booking air tickets to tourists D. provide the British with a better understanding of China.35. In which part of a newspaper can you find the passage? A. Business. B. Tourism. C. Education. D. World news.CI came to study in the United States a year ago. Yet I did not know the real American society until I was injured in a car accident because after the accident I had to see a doctor and go to court. After the accident, my roommate called a doctor for me. I was very grateful and determined to repay him one day. But the next day, he asked me to pay him $200 for what he had done. I was astonished. He had good reason to charge me, he said. And if I wanted to collect money from the person who was responsible for my injury, Id have to have a good lawyer. And only a good doctor can help me get a good lawyer .Now that he had helped me find a good doctor, it was only fair that I should pay him .But every time I went to see the doctor, I had to wait about 50 minutes. He would see two or three patients at the same time, and often stop treating one so as to see another. Yet he charged me $115 each time. The final examination report consisted of ten lines, and it cost me $215. My lawyer was all smiles the first time we met. But after that he avoided seeing me at all. He knew very well the other party was responsible for the accident, yet he hardly did anything. He simply waited to collect his money. He was so irresponsible that I decided to dismiss him. And he made me pay him $770.Now I had to act as my own lawyer. Due to my inexperience, I told the insurance company the date I was leaving America. Knowing that, they played for time, and I left without getting a cent. My experiences taught me two things about America: firstly, in a country like America money is everything. It is more important than friendship, honor or professional morality. Secondly, foreigners are still being unfairly treated. So when we talk about America, we should see both its good and bad sides.36. The authors roommate offered to help him because _. A. he felt sorry for the author B. he thought it was a chance to make some money C. he knew the doctor was a very good one D. he wanted the author to have a good lawyer37. A good doctor is essential for the author to_. A. be properly treated B. talk with the person responsible for the accident C. recover before he leaves America D. eventually get the responsible party to pay for his injury38. The underlined word “ charge ” in this passage means _. A. be responsible B. accuse C. ask as a price D. claim39. Both the doctor and the lawyer in this passage are very _. A. greedy B. friendly C. professional D. busy40. What conclusion can you draw from the story? A. Going to court is something very common in America. B. One must be very careful while driving a car. C. there are more bad sides in America than good sides. D. Money is more important than other things in the US.DBelieve it or not, optical illusion(错觉) can cut highway crashes.Japan is a case in point. It has reduced automobile crashes on some roads by nearly 75 percent using a simple optical illusion. But stripes, called chevrons(人字形), painted on the roads make drivers think that they are driving faster than they really are, and thus drivers slow down.Now the American Automobile Association Foundation(基金会) for Traffic Safety in Washington D.C. is planning to repeat Japans success. Starting next year, the foundation will paint chevrons and other patterns of stripes on selected roads around the country to test how well the patterns reduce highway crashes.Excessive (too great) speed plays a major role in as much as one fifth of all fatal traffic accidents, according to the foundation. To help reduce those accidents, the foundation will conduct its tests in areas where speed-related hazards (danger) are the greatest curves, exit slopes, traffic circles, and bridges.Some studies suggest that straight, horizontal bars painted across roads can initially cut the average speed of drivers in half. However, traffic often returns to full speed within months as drivers become used to seeing the painted bars.Chevrons, scientists say, not only give drivers the impression that they are driving faster than they really are but also make a lane appear to be narrower. The result is a longer lasting reduction in highway speed and the number of traffic accidents.41. The passage mainly discusses _.A. a new type of optical illusion B. a new pattern for painting highwaysC. a new way of training drivers D. a new way of highway speed control42. On roads painted with chevrons, drivers tend to feel that _.A. they should slow down their speed B. they are driving in the wrong lane C. they should avoid speed-related hazards D. they are coming near to the speed limit43. The advantage of chevrons over straight, horizontal bars is that the former _.A. can keep drivers awake B. can cut road accidents in half C. will look more attractive D. will have a longer effect on drivers44. The American Automobile Association Foundation for Traffic Safety plans to _.A. repeat the Japanese road patterns B. change the road signs across the country C. try out the Japanese method in certain areas D. replace straight, horizontal bars with chevrons45. What does the author say about straight, horizontal bars painted across roads?A. They are ignored in a long period of time. B. They are falling out of use in the United States.C. They are suitable only on broad roads. D. They cannot be used successfully to traffic circles.第二节 信息匹配(共5小题；每小题2分，满分l0分) 首先请阅读下列电子产品的信息：A. Apple iPad 2- Thinner, lighter and faster, and with better battery life than any other tablet on the market- 64 G hard drive- Enjoy the latest movies and music that you can download from Apples online iTunes store - Be the first to get the latest iOS5 operating system Price: $799 B. Acer 765 laptop - Windows 7 operating system - 500G hard drive and 1.2Ghz processor - Best battery life of any laptop - Built in DVD/DC player and burner -Microsoft Office (Professional Edition) preinstalled - Internet ready Price: $1,500 C. Sony-Ericsson Anio Smartphone - Powerful phone reception - 2.3 inch screen - Wifi and 3G internet capable - Mp3 and FM radio player built in - Hands-free headset included Price: $349D. Hewlett Packard Envy - The latest Windows 8 operating system - Cable and Wifi internet capable - 1T hard drive and 2.7Ghz processor - Latest graphic card supports all 3D movies and games - Free set of 3D glasses with purchase Price: $3,999E. Sony Desktop- 320 G hard drive and 1Ghz processor - Has Wifi and cable internet connectivity - DVD-CD player so you can enjoy the latest song and movies. - Comes with Windows Office (Student Edition) Price: $ 499F. Ligo Media player - 4 Gigs of memory allows you to store up to 1500 of your favourite songs - Long lasting battery gives more than 24 hours of continuous use - Can play all common music files including mp3, wma, wav and avi Price: $65 以下是五个人的购买意向。请匹配个人信息与适合的电子产品。 46. Jill wants a simple and cheap computer for her daughters bedroom that will let her daughter access the internet and run the programme she needs to do her homework. 47. Robert needs a computer for his frequent business trips. Besides checking email, looking for information online and preparing his reports he also wants to be able to watch some of his favourite DVD movies that he takes on his trip. 48. Li Hua is going on holidays and wants a machine that is portable, internet connected and good for multi media playing. As he will be on buses and trains a lot he is looking for something that can be used for a long time without a battery recharge. 49. John always wants to be the first to have the newest technology. He has had an iPad2 for over a year and now he wants to get a machine that will let him experience the latest innovations in games and movies. 50. Karen has recently put on a lot of weight so is planning to start jogging. As she is afraid shell get bored she wants