贵州省五校2012届高三英语上学期第四次联考试题

1、贵州省五校2012届高三上学期第四次联考英语试题第一部分: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四个选项中，找出划线部分与所给单词划线部分读音相同的选项。1solution A. gunB. huntC. equalD. typhoon2. stomachs A. characterB. sandwichC. benchD. known3. bowA. flowB. fellowC. cowD. tomorrow4. theoryA. diaryB. pioneerC. thereforeD. really5. exchangeA

2、. expression B. existC. examineD. exercise第二节：单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）6. You can use a large plastic bottle, _cut off, as a pot to grow your plants in. A. the top is B. the top of which C. whose top D. with its top7. A healthy heart is very important for giving life to the full, at_ age you are or wh

3、ether you are a male or female. A. what B. which C. whatever D. whichever8. Alice said she was really busy this week, but I think she_ show up at the party if she doesnt have to work overtime on Friday. A. would B. might C. must D. shall9.Thanks for your help, but can you do me one favor, please? _,

4、 sir. Whats it then?A. Just a minute B. Its very nice of you.C. Thats all right D. At your service 10. It is reported that a bus went out of _ control on a highway _ south of the city last night. A. /; / B. /; the C. the; / D. the; the11. Well, thats just the deal. _ price will be out of my reach. A

5、. The higher B. A highest C. The highest D. A higher12. Such crimes may be so complex that months or years go by before anyone_ them. A. discovered B. would have discovered C. will discover D. discovers13. Whether you believe it or not, it is _ that causes your illness. A. because of your overweight

6、B. you are so overweightC. because you are overweightD. your being overweight14. “Id like to give my thanks to those _ help my son will be able to survive his terrible disease,” said the mother on TV. A. who B. that C. with whose D. with their15. Mr. Smith is _ a good professor _ all of us students

7、respect. A. such; that B. such; as C. so; that D. so; as 16. When asked the reason for moving to the USA, he said, “Soccer is huge around the world apart from America, so thats_ I want to make a difference.” A. where B. why C. what D. how17. Have you been to the Great Wall? Perhaps not in my memory.

8、 _, it might have been during my early childhood. A. If any B. If so C. If ever D. If not18. Bank statement helps you_ where your money is going. A. keep track ofB. put up withC. come up withD. fit in with19. Remember the first time we meet Jim? Of course I do. You _ in the library. A. had read B. w

9、ere reading C. have read D. read20. The taxi was so slow that we might as well _ on the bus. A. go B. have gone C. to go D. having gone 第三节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，共30分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白出的最佳选项。After 42-year-old guy Tom had quitted his job, he began to make up his mind to become a freela

10、nce (self-employed) writer, no one could tell for sure whether he would succeed or notHe found a cold storage room in a building, set up a(n) 21 typewriter and settled down to work After a year or so, however, Tom began to 22 himselfHe found it was difficult to earn his living by 23 what he wroteBut

11、 Tom determined to put his dream to the test 24 it meant living with uncertainty and fear of 25 This is the shadowland of hope, and 26 with a dream must learn to live there One day Tom got a call, “We need a(n) 27 , and were paying $6,000 a year” $6,000 was 28 money in 1960It would enable Tom to get

12、 a nice apartment, a used car and more 29 , he could write on the side 30 the dollars were dancing in Toms head, something 31 his sensesHe had dreamed of being a 32 full time“Thanks, but no,” Tom said 33 “Im going to stick it out and write” After Tom got off the phone, he 34 everything he had: two c

13、ans of vegetables and 18 centsTom put the cans and cents into a 35 bag, saying to himself, “Theres everything youve made of yourself so far”Finally his work was 36 in 1970Instantly he had the kind of fame and success that 37 writers ever experienceThe shadows had turned into limelightThen one day, T

14、om 38 a box filled with things he had owned years before 39 was a paper bag with two cans and 18 centsSuddenly he 40 himself working in that cold storage roomIt reminds Tom, and anyone with a dream, of the courage and persistence it takes to stay the course in the shadowland21AexcellentBusedCexpensi

15、veDpriceless22AregretBhateCdoubtDtrust23AsellingBbuyingCreadingDappreciating24ANow thatBWhat ifCAs ifDEven though 25AsuccessBfailureCperspiration Dloss26AsomeoneBnoneCnobodyDanyone 27AbossBassistantCmanagerDwriter28AfalseBlittleCrealDhigh29AHoweverBStillCBesidesDTherefore30AAsBButCIfDBecause 31Ahurt

16、BdestroyedCcleared Dstruck32AdriverBassistantCwriterDdancer33AhesitantlyBfirmlyCslowlyDhurriedly34Apulled outBpulled apartCpulled backDpulled down35AclothBmetalCplasticDpaper 36AwrittenBpublishedCcompletedDpunished37AfewBgreatCfamousDpoor 38AsoughtBsearchedCfoundDpicked39AAboveBBelowCOutsideDInside

17、40AcalledBpicturedCdescribedDreminded第二部分：阅读理解（共二节，满分45分） 第一节：（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。AParents often believe that they have a good relationship with their teenagers. But last summer, Joanna and Henry noticed a change in their older son: suddenly he seemed to be talking fa

18、r more to his friends than to his parents. “The door to his room is always shut.” Joanna noted. Tina and Mark noticed similar changes in their 14-year-old daughter. “She used to cuddle up (蜷伏)with me on the sofa and talk,” said Mark. “Now we joke that she does this only when she wants something. Som

19、etimes she wants to be treated like a little girl and sometimes like a young lady. The problem is figuring out which time is which.”Before age 11, children like to tell their parents whats on their minds. “In fact, parents are first on the list.” said Michael Riera, author of Uncommon Sense for Pare

20、nts with Teenagers. “This completely changes during the teen years.” Riera explained. “They talk to their friends first, then maybe their teachers, and their parents last.”Parents who know whats going on in their teenagers lives are in the best position to help them. To break down the wall of silenc

21、e, parents should create chances to understand what their children want to say, and try to find ways to talk and write to them. And they must give their children a mental break, for children also need freedom, though young. Another thing parents should remember is that to be a friend, not a manager,

22、 with their children is a better way to know them. 41“The door to his room is always shut” suggests that the son        . Akeeps himself away from his parents  Bdoesnt want to be disturbed  Cis always busy with his studies  Dbegins to dislike hi

23、s parents 42What troubles Tina and Mark most is that       . Atheir daughter isnt as lovely as before  Bthey dont know what to say to their daughter  Cthey cant read their daughters mind exactly Dtheir daughter talks with them only when she need

24、s help 43Which of the following best explains “the wall of silence” in the last paragraph? ATeenagers do not talk much with their parents. BTeenagers do not want to understand their parents. CTeenagers talk a lot with their friends. DTeenagers talk little about their own lives.44

25、What can be learned from the passage? AParents are unhappy with their growing children. BParents have suitable ways to talk with their teenagers. CParents should try to understand their teenagers. DParents should be patients with their silent teenagers.B Do you always understand

26、the directions on a bottle of medicine? Do you know what is meant by "Take only as directed"? Read the following directions and see if you understand them."To reduce pain, take two tablets(药片)with water, followed by one tablet every eight hours, as required. For night-time and early m

27、orning relief take two tablets at bedtime. Do not take more than six tablets in twenty-four hours.For children six to twelve years old, give half the amount. For children under six years old, ask for your doctor's advice.Reduce the amount if you suffer from restlessness or sleeplessness after ta

28、king the medicine.45. How many tablets at most can a person over 12 have in 24 hours? A. Eight B. SixC. Four D. Three46. How many tablets should a nine-year-old child normally take in 24 hours? A. Half a tablet. B. One tablet. C. Two tablets . D. Four tablets.47. What is the advice for one who canno

29、t sleep well after taking the medicine? A. Stop taking the medicine at bedtime. B. Take less than the normal amount. C. Take more than the normal amount. D. Continue to take the normal amount.48. It can be inferred from the directions that this medicine . A. helps you to fall asleep quickly B. shoul

30、d not be taken by children under six C. cannot be taken if one feels sleepy D. may be dangerous to small childrenCPrinceton UniversityLocationThe University is in Princeton, New Jersey. It is an hour's train ride south of New York City and an hour's train ride north of Philadelphia.StudentsT

31、here are 4,600 undergraduates (本科生). There are also 1,900 post-graduate students, but Princeton is unusual among universities in having a student body made up largely of undergraduates. FacultyPrinceton has about 700 full-time faculty members (教员). There are another 300 or so part -time and vis

32、iting faculty. All faculty members at Princeton are expected to teach and research.Degrees Princeton offers two undergraduate degrees: the bachelor of arts (A.B.) degree and the bachelor of science in engineering (B.S.E.) degree.Academic YearAn academic year runs from September to late May and lasts

33、 two terms (fall and spring). A normal course load is four or five courses per term, although many students take extra courses. ResidencesPrinceton provides housing for all undergraduate students. Freshmen and second-year students are required to spend their first two years in one of five colle

34、ges. Each college has its own dining hall, common rooms and computer centers.Fees and Expenses (Academic Year 2004-2005)    Tuition (学费): $29,910    Room and board: $ 8,387    Other expenses (books, telephone, etc.): $ 3,083    Total: $ 41,

35、38049. How many kinds of faculty members are there in Princeton University?  A. Four.                B. Three.               C. Two.    

36、;      D. One50. In Princeton University, an undergraduate will pay at least _ for the Academic Year 2004-2005 besides tuition.  A.   $11,470           B. $ 52,850       

37、     C. $ 41,380     D. $ 8, 38751. In what way is Princeton University different from other American universities according to the text?A. All the faculty members at Princeton are expected to teach and research. B. It provides housing for all undergradua

38、te students. C. Its students are mainly undergraduates.D. It has five colleges. 52. Which of the following is NOT true?A. It's about an hour's train ride from Princeton University to the north of New York City.B. Undergraduates should spend their first two years in one of five colleges.

39、C. An academic year lasts about nine months in Princeton University.D. Princeton offers two undergraduate degrees. D LONDON (Reuters) - Organic fruit, delivered right to the doorstep. That is what Gabriel Gold prefers, and he is willing to pay for it. If this is not possible, the 26-year-old compute

40、r technician will spend the extra money at the supermarket to buy organic food. "Organic produce is always better," Gold said. "The food is free of pesticides (农药), and you are generally supporting family farms instead of large farms. And more often than not it is locally grown and se

41、asonal, so it is more tasty." Gold is one of a growing number of shoppers buying into the organic trend, and supermarkets across Britain are counting on more like him as they grow their organic food business. But how many shoppers really know what they are getting, and why are they willing to p

42、ay a higher price for organic produce? Market research shows that Gold and others who buy organic food can generally give clear reasons for their preferences - but their knowledge of organic food is far from complete. For example, small amounts of pesticides can be used on organic products. And abou

43、t three quarters of organic food in Britain is not local but imported to meet growing demand. "The demand for organic food is increasing by about one third every year, so it is a very fast-growing market," said Sue Flock, a specialist in this line of business.53. More and more people in Br

44、itain are buying organic food because_. A. they are getting richerB. they consider the food free of pollution C. they can get the food anywhereD. they like home-grown fruit54. Which of the following statements is True to the facts about most organic produce sold in Britain? A. It grows indoors all y

45、ear round.B. It is grown on family farms. C. It is produced outside Britain.D. It is produced on large farms.55. What is the meaning of "the organic trend" as the words are used in the text? A. better quality of organic foodB. growing interest in organic food C. rising market for organic f

46、oodD. higher prices of organic food56. What is the best title for this news story? A. Organic foodhealthy, or just for the wealthy? B. The making of organic food in Britain C. Organic foodto import or not? D. Good qualities of organic foodE Reading to dogs is an unusual way to help children improve

47、their literacy skills（读写能力）. With their shining brown eyes, wagging tails, and unconditional love, dogs can provide the nonjudgmental listeners needed for a beginning reader to gain confidence, according to Intermountain Therapy Animals (ITA) in Salt Lake City. The group says it is the first program

48、 in the country to use dogs to help develop literacy in children, with the introduction of Reading Education Assistance Dogs (READ).The Salt Lake City Public Library is sold on the idea. “Literacy specialists admit that children who read below the level of their fellow pupils are often afraid of rea

49、ding aloud in a group, often have lower self-respect, and regard reading as a headache.” said Lisa Myton, manager of the childrens department.Last November the two groups started “Dog Day Afternoon” in the childrens department of the main library. About 25 children attended each of the four Saturday

50、-afternoon classes, reading for half an hour. Those who attended three of the four classes received a “pawgraphed” book at the last class.The program was so successful that the library plans to repeat it in April. According to Dana Thumpowsky, public relations manager.57What is mainly discussed in t

51、he text?AA special reading program.BAdvantages of raising dogs.CService in a public library.DChildrens reading difficulties.58Specialists use dogs to listen to children reading because they think _.Adogs are young childrens best friendsBdogs can provide encouragement for shy childrenCchildren can pl

52、ay with dogs while readingDchildren and dogs understand each other 59By saying “The Salt Lake City Public Library is sold on the idea,” the writer means the library _.Aaccepts the idea put forward by ITABuses dogs to attract childrenChas opened a childrens department Dhas decided to train some

53、dogs60A “pawgraphed” book is most probably _.Aa book used in Saturday classes Ba prize for the childrenCa book written by the children Da gift from parents第二节 ：根据对话内容，从对话后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 What a tiring evening! Oh, it's good to sit down after all that standing. 61 I don't think

54、 I've ever felt so tired in my life. 62_ And the heat. _63_ We shouldn't have accepted the invitation in the first place. _64 We've only been to a party. You're right. We must be getting old. Come on. _65 We'd feel better.AI'm not that tired.BLet's have some coffee.CWhat

55、's more, I didn't sleep well last night.DBut we shouldn't have felt so tried.EA good night's sleep will put you right again.FI could just sit here for ever and ever, and never get up.GAll that silly talk, and the drink and the cigarette smoke第卷（共55分）第三部分：写作（共三节，满分55分）第一节：单词拼写（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）根据下列句子所给汉语注释，在句子右边的横线上写出空缺处个单词的正确形式。66. Their office is on the _ (第九) floor.67.Thank you for _（提供）to help , but I can manage it myself.68 Because he is not familiar with t