江门市2014届普通高中高三调研测试(英语)

1、试卷类型：B江门市2014届普通高中高三调研测试英 语本试卷共10页，三大题，每大题分两节，满分135分。考试用时120分钟。注意事项：1答卷前考生务必用黑色字迹的墨水笔将姓名和考生号填写在答题卷上。 2选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卷上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。 3非选择题须用黑色字迹的墨水笔作答，答案必须写在答题卷指定相应位置上。I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） Sometimes you don't realize it when you are being fired while you are working

2、 hard at your job, but being fired doesn't mean your life is over. It might 1 to be the best thing that has ever happened to you. Dan Zawacki was a happy camper, selling 2 for Honeywell. One holiday he was searching for a creative gift and then 3 a good idea of selling 4 lobsters（龙虾） as dinner d

3、ish to his favorite customers. He packaged them by himself with butter and put them in the trunk of his car between the computers and started delivering. It was a great 5 at the very beginning, In fact, one of his customers even 6 they go into the lobster business together. Dan laughed. Still, this

4、computer 7 couldn't get the idea of lobsters 8 his mind. Why not turn this into a hobby and make a few extra dollar? While on a job assignment in Chicago, he 9 a local radio station to give him a few 10 in exchange for lobsters. 11 , his boss heard his prize salesman offering lobsters, 12 comput

5、ers. Not surprisingly Dan was let go. After returning his car to the company, Dan didn't feel 13 . Instead, he started to think maybe this was a lucky sign. Playing with his phone that night; Dan tried dialing 1-800- LIVE -LOB. The number was available, and Dan the lobsterman was born. Today, 20

6、 years later, Dan is still selling dinners, through his company, Lobster Gram. And he couldn't be 14 . Therefore, don't be afraid to move on and try your wings. Restart your support system when you are fired or your career goes on the 15 . Never give up!1.A.turn outB.happenC.seemD.show2.A.mo

7、bile phonesB.machinesC.computersD.cameras3.A.ended up withB.came up withC.kept up withD.put up with4.A.livingB.livelyC.liveD.lovely5.A.successB.progressC.fortuneD.wealth6.A.informedB.consideredC.remindedD.suggested7.A.managerB.designerC.salesmanD.customer8.A.out ofB.intoC.inD.away from9.A.allowedB.f

8、orcedC.convincedD.forbade10.A.commercialsB.accommodationsC.announcementsD.recommendations11.A.ImmediatelyB.UnfortunatelyC.GenerallyD.Suddenly12.A.better thanB.more thanC.rather thanD.other than13.A.satisfiedB.interestedC.inspiredD.disappointed14.A.delightedB.happierC.discouragedD.more worried15.A.wa

9、yB.moveC.declineD.increase第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） "Drive My Car" was a popular song from the British band the Beatles. 16 song first appeared in Britain in 1965 on the Beatles' album "Rubber Soul." Earlier that same year, the news media reported that John Lennon passed

10、his 17 (drive) test. Within hours, many car dealers showed up outside 18 home. Each hoped to persuade the star that their car was the one for him. John Lennon decided on a brigh blue 1965 Ferrari 330 GT Coupe. Officials say John Lennon owned the car for less than a year. It is no clear 19 happened t

11、o it after that. But records suggest that work 20 (do) in the 1990s to return the car to its 21 (origin) condition. 22 the Ferrari was Lennon's first car, it was not his most famous. He is probably 23 (well) known for his multi-colored Rolls Royce Phantom V limousine（豪车）. That car is currently o

12、n display at the Royal BC Museum in Victoria, British Columbia. They put the car on display every year for a few months during the winter. They are unable to keep the car on display all year long because 24 its large size and the large crowds that come to see 25 .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

13、分，满分40分）A During my travels through the mountains of Greece I was only ever scared once. It was dusk and as I walked alone I came across six large wolves that were feeding on the body of a dead animal. I had heard many stories about wolves as a child and it was this animal that I feared more than an

14、y other. The wolves before me were huge, at least 6 feet long and covered with thick grey fur. As I went near, the wolves left the blood-covered snow that surrounded the body and started walking towards me, one after another. They stopped about 20 metres from me and stared. The lead wolf raised his

15、head into the air and took in a deep breath, as if he was smelling my presence. The animals looked both beautiful and frightening, but I knew I could not show them my fear. As I drew nearer, the lead wolf raised its head once more but this time let out a long, loud cry. The awful cry rang out across

16、 the silent valley. I had never heard a more frightening sound. I was almost certain it was a sign to death. Every moment I expected to see the pack of wolves dash at me. I knew my only hope was to pretend I had no fear. I walked past the line of wolves, like a general moving among his soldiers. The

17、y cried out loud again. But when they saw that their cry did not cause me to change my direction or make me run, they feared to come after me, so they let me pass and returned to the dead animal. If I had turned back or tried to run away when they marched out to me, I am certain the whole pack would

18、 have attacked me in a moment. But my show of false courage intimidated them and kept them back.26. Why didn't the wolves attack the man? A. They were no longer hungry when they saw him. B. The man was already known to the wolves. C. They were too far away to catch the man. D. The man showed no

19、fear as he passed by.27. The underlined word" intimidated" in the last paragraph probably means“_”. A. encouraged B. scared C. doubted D. hurt28. What is the author's intention in writing this story? A. To show that mountains can be dangerous places. B. To discuss the habits of mountai

20、n wolves. C. To make people aware of the danger of wolves. D. To stress the need for courage when in danger.29. Which is the best title for this story? A. In Face of Fear B. My Trip to Greece C. My Mountain Travels D. A Man Without Fear30. In which order are the following events mentioned?a. The wol

21、ves walked towards the man.b. The man thought he was about to die.c. The wolves returned to the dead animal.d. The man had heard stories about wolves.e. The man walked past the wolves.f. The lead wolf took a deep breath. A. a-d-f-b-c-e B. d-a-f-b-e-c C. a-f-d-e-b-c D. d-f-a-b-c-eB People living on p

22、art of the south coast of England face a serious problem. In 2003, the owners of a large hotel and several houses discovered that their gardens had disappeared overnight. The sea has eaten into the soft limestone(石灰岩)dams on which they had been built. While experts were studying the problem, the hot

23、el and several houses disappeared altogether, sliding down the dams and into the sea. Erosion（侵蚀）of the white dams along the south coast of England has always been a problem but it has become more serious in recent years. Dozens of homes have had to be abandoned as the sea has moved farther and fart

24、her inland. Experts have studied the areas most affected and have drawn up a map for local people, foretelling the year in which the hungry sea will swallow up their homes. Angry owners have called on the government to build sea defenses to protect their homes. Government officials have pointed out

25、that in most cases, this is impossible. New sea walls would cost hundreds of millions of pounds and would merely make the waves and currents go further along the coast, moving around the problem from one area to another. The danger is likely to continue, they say, until the waves reach an inland are

26、a of hard rock which will not be eaten as limestone. Meanwhile, if you want to buy a cheap house with an uncertain future, apply to a house agent in one of the threatened areas on the south coast of England. You can get a house for a knockdown price but it may be a knockdown home.31. What is the cau

27、se of the problem that people living on the south coast of England face? A. The rising of the sea level. B. The experts' lack of knowledge. C. The washing-away of limestone dam. D. The disappearing of hotels, houses and gardens.32. The erosion (侵蚀) of the white dams in the south coast of England

28、_. A. will soon become a problem for people in midland B. has now become a threat to the local people C. can be stopped if proper measures are taken D. is quickly changing the map of England33. The experts' study on the problem of erosion can_. A. warn people whose home are in danger B. lead to

29、its final solution C. provide an effective way to slow it down D. help to find out when the dam will disappear34. It is impractical to build sea defenses to protect against erosion because_. A. the government is too slow in taking action B. it is too costly and will endanger neighboring areas C. hou

30、se agents along the coast do not support the idea D. they will be easily knocked down by waves and currents35. According to the author, when buying a house along the south coast of England, people should _. A. take the quality of the house into consideration B. guard against being cheated by the hou

31、se agent C. examine the house carefully before making a decision D. be aware of the potential danger in future C "Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me." You probably heard those lines in grammar school, but do you really agree that harsh or negative words do n

32、ot harm us? Words have power. We may not say words to hurt others, but the way we interpret them and how we say them may cause great harm. Here's an example: An ancient king dreamed all his teeth had fallen out. He sent for a wise man to explain his dream to him. He said, "The dream means t

33、hat all your relatives will die and you will be left alone!" The king was very angry and threw the interpreter into. prison. He then called for another interpreter who said, "Congratulations! King! You will live many more years. In fact, you will outlive all your relatives. Long live the K

34、ing!" Both interpreters gave the same interpretation, but there was a huge difference in the way they said it. Our speech must be understood by those who hear our words, but the way we say things and the intention behind them have as much power as the words themselves. Words can cause anger or

35、appreciation. Which would you rather receive? People who say harsh and negative things may not mean to harm, but have you ever known anyone who is a naysayer? They often look at the dark sides of things. They always see the glass as half empty rather than half full. How do you feel when you are arou

36、nd this type of person? Remember words have power. Use them wisely.36. The author mentions the story of the ancient king to show that_. A. one dream sometimes has different explanations B. good words can bring good luck to people C. people should be careful when talking to a king D. different ways o

37、f saying things have different effects37. The word "naysayer" underlined in the last paragraph refers to a person who_. A. talks big B. likes to be praised C. has a negative attitude D. likes to repeat what others say38. According to the text, how can people understand each other better? A

38、. By sharing different ways of life. B. By accepting different habits. C. By recognizing different values. D. By properly using words.39. The author wrote the last paragraph to_. A. show how the dark sides of things affect people B. advise people to see and say things positively C. show how harsh an

39、d negative words hurt people D. advise people to stay away from negative people40. The text is mainly talking about_. A. the power of words B. the cruelty of the king C. how to understand others D. how to build good relationships with othersD Of the thousands of different kinds of animals that exist

40、 in the world, man has learned to make friends with an enormous number. Some are pets, and offer him companionship, and some do hard work which man cannot do. Dogs, which serve man in all these aspects, are found in various types in all countries of the world. The Husky can live in the cold polar re

41、gions, and the Saluki is at home in the hottest parts of Central Africa. The people of certain countries are dependent for their very lives on the camel, In the West Indies the little donkey, strong and sure-footed, carrying heavy loads even in mountainous places, is a familiar sight. Trained and ta

42、med for many generations, domestic animals are not accustomed to going around in search of food and shelter. They wait for their masters to provide for their needs, and as long as these are supplied, they are content to do what their masters require. All domestic animals need proper food. It must be

43、 suitable for them, enough in quantity, fresh and clean. Some people feed a pet dog or cat on even bad food, and then wonder why the animal seems tired and dull. The quantity of food depends on the size of the animal and the amount of exercise it takes. Overfeeding is as bad as underfeeding. Contain

44、ers for food and water must be washed regularly if the animal is to keep good health. Even well cared for, animals may sometimes fall ill. If this happens, the wise master seeks the best advice he can get. All sorts of medicines and treatments are available for sick animals, and in some countries or

45、ganizations exist to provide them free or at a low price. Useful, friendly, hardworking animals deserve to have some time, money and attention spent on their health.41. Which of the following is true of dogs according to the passage? A. They can act as friends, guards, and servants to man. B. They d

46、on't adapt well to the environment. C. There live limited types of dogs on the globe. D. The Husky and the Saluki are the strongest breed ever known in the world.42. What is the main idea of the first paragraph? A. There exists thousands of species of animals in the world. B. Man came to establi

47、sh a close relationship with a number of animals. C. In some regions a donkey seems to be a very useful beast. D. An animal will be useless unless trained.43. According to the passage, domestic animals _. A. are able to seek for food on their own B. need to be fed as much as possible C. avoid gettin

48、g ill when they are taken good care of D. are willing to obey their masters if properly fed44. To keep a domestic animal physically fit, its owner is advised _. A. not to hesitate to spend enormous amount of money on it B. to pay attention to its proper feeding and games C. not to allow it to take e

49、xcessive amounts of exercise D. to join some sort of pet-keeping organizations45. Which of the following would be the best title for this passage? A. Domestic Animals-Man's Friend B. Proper Diet- the Road to Health C. The Value of Raising Domestic Animals D. Some Tips on Pet-Keeping第二节 单词拼写（共20小

50、题；每小题0.5分，满分10分） 阅读下列句子，根据句意和字母提示在答题卡标号为4665的相应位置上写出完整的单词。46. In pri schools, there needs to be better understanding among teachers about the benefits of their pupils.47. Many politicians in western countries try to take adv of the Snowden case for their own purposes.48. Then I remembered something

51、he had told me one night while talking about his family bac .49. Nowadays there is much misunderstanding between parents and childern. Teachers should work on helping parents actually com with their children.50. Big news, sporting and cul events have been known to crash websites in the past.51. Unde

52、r the new leadership of the Chinese government, our country is at the full speed of dev .52. On Thursday, we brought both parties together for a frank and productive dis about this international issue.53. Actually Russia, like France, is an Eur country, not an Asian country.54. Smoggy weather in Bei

53、jing shows that we have to improve our air env in no time.55. John Smith is from other countries, not from China. So Chinese kids usually call him a for .56. Sometimes people don't need to express themselves by words, but only ges or body languanges will do.57. Although Christmas is coming, holi

54、day cards and other gre cards, as well as written invitations, have also gone down.58. "During my two-week flight, my husband is going to take care of all hou at home. "she said.59. His hum character helped him get popular among his team mates, for he could easily make things funny.60. As

55、a famous reporter, he has int many important leaders such as Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Prince Charles.61. Apple Computer Company said in August that it expected to open 145 int stores to sell its products all over the world in 2014.62. There is an old saying "Kno is power." In fact it is becoming more and more important in the global sphere of competition and production.63. At lunchtime, Critzer and her coaches sat down at a table in the empty school lib and read books carefully.64. But doctors and nurses also found that these studies were less likely to be publishe