甘肃省庄浪二中2010届高三适应性考试英语试题

1、庄浪二中2010年高三适应性考试英 语 试 卷第卷（选择题 共95分）第一部分：英语知识运用（共三节，满分50分）第一节 语音知识（共5小题，每小题1分，满分5分）从A、B、C、D中找出其划线部分与所给单词的划线部分读音相同的选项。1. cushion A. club B. drug C. future D. push2. exist A. exact B. except C. excellent D. explode3. answer A. plan B. sandwich C. branch D. rapid4. pillow A. allow B. shower C. own D. dr

2、own5. stomach A. chain B. chemistry C. search D. bench第二节 语法和词汇知识（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。6 Do you have Marys address? Sorry, I dont have it _ me at presentAto Bon Cfor Dfrom7It is well-known to us all that knowledge is _ treasure, but practice is _ key to it. A. a, B. a, the

3、C .the, the D. , the8Hi, David, I heard you had an accident this morningYesLuckily, I hit the brakes in time _ I would have been injured badlyAand Bbut Cor Dso9Either you or I _going to the teachers office after class. A. am B. is C. are D. will10They went on well at first but eventually everything

4、_ they had worried about happenedAwhich Bwhat Cthat Dwhen11Can I ask you a few straightforward questions about yourself？No problemI like _ when people are open and directAthat Bthis Cit Dthem12The conference aims to develop business and let people think about _ they can have a positive influence on

5、the planetAwhy Bthat Cwhat Dhow13Dont you think it is unfair for about two thirds of the population to have no_ to health care?A. access B. basis C. entrance D. guarantee14_ the chapter four times, I finally understood the authors theoryAReading BHaving read CTo read DRead15- They live on a busy roa

6、d - There _ be a lot of noise from the trafficAmust Bmay Cwould Dcould16Once again he didnt hand in his homework _ he had been given enough time to do itAin case Bas though Cso that Deven though17The play had already been on for quite some time when we _ at the New Theatre. A. have arrived B. arrive

7、dC. had arrived D. arrive18- _，he knows a lot of things. A. The child as he is B. Child as he is C. A child as he is D. Child he as is19A study shows that students living in non-smoking dormitories are less likely to _ the habit of smoking. A. pick up B. turn up C. draw up D. make up20-Im terribly s

8、orry to have put you through so much trouble.- _. I know you didnt mean to.A. Forget it B. No trouble C. All right D. Youre welcome第三节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。One of my fathers favorite sayings as I was growing up was“Try it!” I couldnt say I didnt like some

9、thing, 21 it might be, 22 I tried it. Over the years Ive come to 23 how much of my success I owe 24 my acceptance of those words as one of my values. My 25 job was just one I decided to try for a couple of years until I 26 what I wanted to do as a career. 27 , I believed I would work for a few years

10、, get married, stay at home and 28 a family, so I didnt think the job I took 29 that much. But I couldnt have been more 30 . I mastered the skills of the beginning level position. And then I was given the opportunity to move up through the company into different 31 . I accepted each new opportunity

11、with the 32 :“Well, Ill try it. If I dont like it, I can always go back to my 33 position.” But I was with the same company for the past 28 years, and Ive 34 every career change Ive made. Ive discovered I 35 a large number of different talents and skills . If it had not been for my being 36 trying n

12、ew opportunities, these talents and skills wouldnt have been within me. Ive also discovered that if I 37 what Im doing and work hard at achieving my 38 , I will succeed. Thats why I am so 39 to be a part of CareerF. I think 40 has come and I am determined to make it a success.21.A.whichever

13、B.whateverC.wheneverD.whoever22. A.until afterB.ever sinceC.so thatD.long before23. A.considerB.ensureC.predictD.realize24. A.atB.onC.toD.in25. A.hardB.bestC.extraD.first26. A.determinedB.examinedC.persuadedD.introduced27. A.ActuallyB.LuckilyC.FinallyD.Usually28. A.riseB.raiseC.formD.find29. A.helpe

14、dB.requiredC.expressedD.mattered30. A.carefulB.mistakenC.consciousD.prepared31. A.situationsB.choicesC.directionsD.positions32. A.thoughtB.replyC.actionD.advice33. A.easierB.newerC.earlierD.higher34. A.permittedB.countedC.organizedD.enjoyed35. A.showB.possessC.needD.stress36. A.lucky forB.slow atC.o

15、pen toD.afraid of37. A.think ofB.call forC.believe in D.turn into38. A.businessB.goalC.fortuneD.growth39. A.excitedB.curiousC.surprisedD.helpful40. A.dreamB.timeC.powerD.honor第二部分：阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40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。AGreen is an important color in nature. It is the color of gra

16、ss and the leaves on trees. It is also the color of most growing plants. Sometimes, the word green means young, fresh and growing. Sometimes, it describes something that is not yet ripe or finished. For example, a greenhorn is someone who has no experience, who is new to a situation. In the fifteent

17、h century, a greenhorn was a young cow or ox whose horns(角) had not yet developed. A century or so later, a greenhorn was a soldier who had not yet had any experience in battle. By the eighteenth century, a greenhorn had the meaning it has todaya person who is new in a job. Someone who has the abili

18、ty to grow plants well is said to have a green thumb. The expression comes from the early nineteen hundreds. A person with a green thumb seems to have a magic touch that makes plants grow quickly and well. You might say that the woman next door has a green thumb if her garden continues to grow long

19、after your plants have died. The Green Revolution is the name given some years ago to the development of new kinds of rice and other grains. The new plants produced much larger crops. The Green Revolution was the result of hard work by agricultural scientists who had green thumbs. Green is also the

20、color used to describe the powerful feeling-jealousy(嫉妒). The green-eyed monster is not a frightening creature from outer space. It is an expression used about four hundred years ago by British writer William Shakespeare in his play “Othello”. It describes the unpleasant feeling a person has when so

21、meone has something he wants. A young man may suffer from the green-eyed monster if his girlfriend begins going out with someone else. Or, that green-eyed monster may affect your friend if you get a pay rise and she does not. 41. Greenhorn now refers to _. A. a person who is new in a jobB. a new sol

22、ider C. a young horse D. None of above42. A person who has a green thumb is a person _. A. who is good at growing plants B. whose thumbs are in green color C. whose garden is greener than othersD. who is younger than his neighbors 43. The author is actually talking about _. A. colorsB. language C. p

23、oliticsD. agriculture 44. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?A. In about the 16th century, a greenhorn meant an experienced soldier.B. The Green Revolution may have some connection with green thumbs. C. The green-eyed monster was probably created by William Shakes

24、peare.D. The green-eyed monster can be used to describe a person who is jealous.BThere was a story many years ago of a school teacher-Mrs. Thompson. She told the children on the first day that she loved them all the same. But that was a lie. There in the front row was a little boy named Teddy Stodda

25、rd. He didnt play well with the other children and he always needed a bath. She did not like him. Then Mrs.Thompson got to know that Teddy was actually a very good boy before the death of his mother. Mrs.Thompson got to know that Teddy was actually a very good boy before the death of his mother. Mrs

26、.Thompson was ashamed of herself. She felt even worse when, like all her other students， Teddy brought her a Christmas present too. It was his mothers perfume(香水).Teddy said, “Mrs. Thompson, today you smell just like my Mom used to .”After the children left she cried for at least an hour. On that ve

27、ry day, she stopped teaching reading, writing and math. Instead, she began to teach children. Mrs. Thompson paid particular attention to Teddy. The boys mind seemed to come alive. The more she encouraged him, the faster he improved. By the end of the sixth grade, Teddy had become one of the smartest

28、 children in the class. Six years went by before she got a note from Teddy. He wrote that he had finished high school, third in his class, and she was still the best teacher he ever had in his whole life. He went to college. Mrs. Thompson got two more letters from him with the last one signed， Theod

29、ore F. Stoddard, M.D.(医学博士). The story doesnt end there. On his wedding day, Dr. Stoddard whispered in Mrs. Thompsons ear, “Thank you, Mrs. Thompson, for believing in me. You made me feel important and showed me that I could make a difference.” Mrs. Thompson, with tears in her eyes, whispered back,

30、“Teddy, you have it all wrong. You were the one who taught me that I could make a difference. I didnt know how to teach until I met you.”45. What did Mrs. Thompson do on the first day of school?A.She made Teddy feel ashamed.B.She asked the children to play with Teddy. C.She changed Teddys seat to th

31、e front row.D.She told the class something untrue about herself. 46. What did Mrs. Thompson find out about Teddy ? A.He often told lies. B.He was good at math.C.He needed motherly care. D. He enjoyed playing with others.47. In what way did Mrs. Thompson change ? A.She taught fewer school subjects. B

32、.She became stricter with her students. C.She no longer liked her job as a teacher. D.She cared more about educating students.48. Why did Teddy thank Mrs. Thompson at his wedding?A.She had kept in touch with him. B.She had given him encouragement. C.She had sent him Christmas presents. D.She had tau

33、ght him how to judge people.CI was reading these interesting stories behind a group of great logos in the world. Personally Nike is my favorite one its so simple. And I liked the stories behind them，which made me forget all other things. McDonalds，Apple and Mercedes Benz own great logos as well，and

34、they are among my very favorites.NikeIn the Greek myth，Nike is the goddess of victory and the source of inspiration for soldiers. This logo represents the wing in the famous statue of the Greek goddess. Nikes logo was designed by Carolyn Davidson in 1971 for35，and was registered as a trademark in 19

35、95.McDonaldSThe logo was designed in 1962 by Jim Schindler like the arch-shaped signs on the side of the companys then a walk-up hamburger stand. Later on，the two golden arches were combined together to form the M. The McDonalds name was added to the logo in 1968.AppleThere are different stories beh

36、ind Apples logo. The first logo was a reference to the religious story of Adam and Eve，in which the apple represented the fruit of the Tree of Knowledge. One year later，the second logo was designed in 1977 by Steve Jobs and Ronald Wayne，and it described Sir Isaac Newton sitting under an apple tree.

37、This logo didnt stay long. One year later it was replaced almost immediately by Rob Janoffs“rainbow apple”，a rain bow-colored silhouette（轮廓）of an apple with a bite taken out of it. And then the rainbow-colored apple was replaced by the one-colored logo in 1998It has not been changed so far.Mercedes

38、BenzThe Mercedes Benz logo，which was originally created by Gottlieb Daimlar in 1909，consists of a simple description of a three-pointed star that represents its rule of the land，the sea and the air. The company was founded by Gottlieb Daimler and Wilhelm Maybach. Mercedes is the name of Maybachs eld

39、er daughter，while Benz came as a result of a combination with Benz&Cie. and DMG.49. What does the author think of the stories of the great logos？ A. They are boring. B. They are out of date.C. They are attractive. D. They are practical.50What does Nikes logo stand for?A. The goddess of victory. B. T

40、he source of inspiration for soldiers.C. The statue of the Greek goddess. D. The wing of the Greek goddess.51We can learn that Apples present logo is _.A. the religious story of Adam and Eve B. a bitten apple with only one colorC. Newtons sitting under an apple treeD. the rainbow-colored bitten appl

41、e52Which of the following time orders describes the births of the great logos？ A. Mercedes BenzMcDonaldsNikeApple B. Nike一McDonaldsAppleMercedes Benz C. McDonaldsAppleNikeMercedes BenzD. NikeMercedes BenzMcDonaldsAppleDMark Twain was a great writer. He was from the USA. He was born in 1835. He was a

42、lso a famous speaker. He was famous for his sense of humour. Many people liked to listen to him talk because he liked to tell some interesting stories to make people laugh all the time.One day Mark Twain was going to a small town because of his writing. Before he was going to leave, one of his frien

43、ds said to him that there were always a lot of mosquitoes in the town and told him that hed better not go there. Mark Twain waved his hand and said, “It doesnt matter. The mosquitoes are no relatives of mine. I dont think they will come to visit me.”After he arrived at the town, Mark Twain stayed in

44、 a small hotel near the station. He went into his room, but when he was just about to have a rest, quite a few mosquitoes flew about him. The waiters felt very sorry about that. “Im very sorry, Mr Mark Twain. There are too many mosquitoes in our town.” One of them said to him.Mark Twain, however, ma

45、de a joke, saying to the waiter, “The mosquitoes are very clever. They know my room number. They didnt come into the wrong room.” What he said made all the people present laugh heartily.But that night Mark Twain slept well. Do you know why? That was because all the waiters in the hotel were driving

46、the mosquitoes away for him during the whole night. 53. That day Mark Twain went to the town _. A. to see one of his friends B. because he wanted to do something there for his writing C. because he was told there were a lot of mosquitoes there D. to see one of his relatives54. The waiters felt sorry

47、 because _. A. they did something wrong to Mark Twain B. their hotel was too small C. the room was not very clean D. there were quite a few mosquitoes in Mark Twains room55. All the people present laughed heartily because _. A. the mosquitoes were very clever and they didnt come into the wrong room

48、B. the mosquitoes knew Mark Twains room number C. Mark Twain gave the waiters some nice presents D. Mark Twain made a joke56. From the story we know _. A. no mosquitoes troubled Mark Twain in the night B. the owner of the hotel told the waiters to look after Mark Twain well at night C. Mark Twain di

49、dnt have a good rest that night D. there were not mosquitoes in the hotel any longerEYou wake up in the morning, the day is beautiful and the plans for the day are what you have been looking forward to for a long time. Then, the telephone rings, you say hello, and the drama starts. The person on the

50、 other end has a depressing (令人沮丧的) tone in his voice as he starts to tell you how terrible his morning is and that there is nothing to look forward to. Are you still in a wonderful mood? Impossible! Communicating with negative people can wash out your happiness. It may not change what you think，but

51、 communicating long enough with them will make you feel depressed for a moment or a long time. Life brings ups and downs，but some people are stuck in the wrong idea that life has no happiness to offer. They only feel glad when they make others feel bad. No wonder they can hardly win otherspity or re

52、spect. When you communicate with positive people，your spirit stays happy and therefore more positive things are attracted. When the knife of a negative person is put in you，you have the heavy feeling that all in all，brings you down. Sometimes we have no choice but to communicate with negative people

53、. This could be a co-worker，or a relative. In this case，say what needs to be said as little as possible. Sometimes it feels good to let out your anger back to the negative person，but all this does is to lower you to that same negative level and they wont feel ashamed of themselves about that. Negati

54、vity often affects happiness without even being realized. The negative words of another at the start of the day can attach to you throughout the rest of your day，which makes you feel bad and steals your happiness. Life is too short to feel negative. Stay positive and avoid negativity as much as poss

55、ible. 57The purpose of the first paragraph is to_. A. make a comparison B. offer an suggestion C. introduce a topic D. describe a daily scene 58How can negative people have effect on us?A. By influencing our emotion.B. By telling us the nature of life. C. By changing our way of thinking.D. By comparing their attitude to life with ou