天津市十二区县重点学校2012年高三英语毕业班联考（二）试题

1、2012年天津市十二区县重点学校高三毕业班联考（二）英语试卷本试卷共分为第卷（选择题）和第卷（非选择题），满分130分,考试时间100分钟。第卷1至8页, 第卷9至10页。考试结束后, 将第II 卷和答题卡一并交回。第I卷 选择题（共95分) 注意事项： 1答第卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号用铅笔涂写在答题卡上。2选出答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应的题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再填涂其它答案，不能答在试卷上。第一部分：英语知识运用（共两节； 满分45分）第一节：单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）1. - How did you find the London

2、Eye during your visit to London as an exchange student? - _ ! It impressed me very much.A. Regretting B. Amazing C. Frustrating D. Amusing2. - Why didnt you join us last night? - I _ the close game of CBA final between Bayi and Guangdong. A. watched B. would watch C. was watching D. had watched3. He

3、 might have been killed _ the arrival of the police.A. except for B. but for C. with regard to D. in that4. After the Arab states won independence, the government focused on expanding education, with girls as well as boys _ to go to school.A. encouraging B. having encouraged C. being encouraged D. b

4、e encouraged5. - Hi, Tom! I got the first prize in the English Composition Contest. - You _ ! Congratulations!A. put it B. made it C. took it D. forgot it6. The bank manager asked his assistant if it was possible for him to _ _ the investment plan within a week.A. work out B. make out C. put out D.

5、set out7. By the time you _ in London, we will have stayed in Europe for two weeks. A. will arrive B. arrived C. arrive D. are arriving8. Children and old people do not like having their daily _ upset.A. habit B. routine C. practice D. custom9. It is necessary to _ your flight at least one day befor

6、e you take it.A. confirm B. evaluate C. consult D. negotiate10. It is said that silkworms were first raised by a woman in _ is now Hebei Province.A. which B. that C. where D. what11. The school rules state that no child _ _ be allowed out of the school during the day unless accompanied by an adultA.

7、 shall B. must C. need D. might12. How long do you suppose it is _ he arrived and began to work in the Binhai New Area?A. when B. before C. after D. since13. Accustomed to TV shows, _ everything is quick and entertaining, many people do not have the patience to read a book that requires thinkingA. w

8、hich B. what C. when D. where14. Some companies have introduced flexible working time with less emphasis on pressure _.A. than more on efficiency B. and more efficiencyC. than efficiency D. and more on efficiency15. Some high school teachers strongly _ the reform of the current education system to m

9、ake students develop in an all-round way. A . advocate B. establish C. dominate D. complain第二节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分） 阅读下面短文，从16-35各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项并在答题卡上将其涂黑。I got off the college shuttle bus and started walking. Thats when I heard piano music and singing 16 above the noise of t

10、he people and the traffic. I walked a little 17 so I could find out where it was coming from. Through the crowd I saw a young lady sitting at a piano with a 18 next to her.She was singing songs about love, keeping on trying. The way she was singing 19 me a bit. I stood there watching her 20 for abou

11、t fifteen minutes, thinking that it must take 21 to perform on her own in the middle of a 22 New York ferry terminal. So I stood there listening. She must have felt my 23 because she would 24 look in my direction. Having enjoyed her music for several minutes, I walked over and put some money in her

12、carriage and she said, “Thank you.” 25 continuing my way home, I said to her, “I have been going 26 a tough time lately, but youve made me hopeful again.”“Im happy that I could help,” she replied. “Why are you so sad?”“Well, my mum told me she had got 27 from her job, and that made me sad. Im not so

13、 sure what to do .”“You see, heres the problem.” she explained. “When walking, your head was down. Dont look defeated, because 28 comes in different ways and if your head is down you might never see it. You should smile more . lift your head up.”I smiled weakly, amazed by 29 she was encouraging me.

14、So, I asked her why she was playing the piano in the middle of a crowded place. She explained to me that she sees a lot of 30 people in the world and she tries to 31 the pain and bring more positivity by sharing 32 music. She told me that when she wasnt making music she studied 33 . So, that was how

15、 she knew some of the things she was telling me.I smiled a little 34 because I knew that she was doing a good thing. After that we parted, my heart touched and 35 by a musical soul!16.A.liftingB.risingC.soundingD.discovering17.A.fasterB.calmerC.slowerD.easier18.A.capB.reference bookC.carriageD.note1

16、9.A.informedB.comfortedC.discouragedD.cured20.A.playB.sitC.participateD.concentrate21.A.timeB.kindnessC.fortuneD.courage22.A.bigB.brillantC.modernD.crowded23.A.senseB.presenceC.pleasureD.fault24.A.rarelyB.occasionallyC.eventuallyD.carefully25.A.Instead ofB.In spite ofC.In harmony withD.On account of

17、26.A.on B.outC.throughD.along27.A.stolenB.employedC.firedD.lost28.A.opportunityB.incidentC.musicD.friendship29.A.whoC.whenC.whatD.how30.A.negativeB.commonC.positiveD.extraordinary31.A.relieveB.infectC.devoteD.suffer32.A.lightB.motivationalC.touchingD.reliable33.A.biologyB.psychologyC.biographyD.geog

18、rahy34.A.widerB.longerC.betterD.tenser35.A.shakenB.intendedC.appreciatedD.lightened第二部分：阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2.5分，满分50分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。ABecoming a teacher is one of the best ways to make a difference in the life of a child and even older students. Here are some great scholarships and gran

19、t opportunities to get the ball rolling on your dreams of becoming a teacher.Straightforward Teacher ProgramThis is one of the most popular and unique scholarships available for students working towards becoming teachers. The foundation offers their scholarships every three months as opposed to each

20、 year. During each payment, four students receive a $500 scholarship. Prezell Robinson Scholarship ProgramWhile this scholarship is available only to students in the state of North Carolina, it is so incredibly helpful that many students choose to study in the state for the only purpose of receiving

21、 it. It is offered to college students who come from low-income high schools or families that are interested in pursuing a long term career in education at any level. New York State Scholarship ProgramOfficials in the state of New York founded this program to award students who want to give back to

22、their community through their ability to teach. The catch for this scholarship is that the students must be pursuing a teaching career in mathematics or science at the secondary level. Also, because the program was designed to improve the education system in New York, the candidates must sign a serv

23、ice contract agreeing to work full time within the state for at least five years after graduation. Coca-Cola ScholarshipsYou may have many opportunities for grants and scholarships through The Coca Cola Foundation. There is the Coca Cola Teaching Foundation that will provide free money for students

24、pursuing an education in the teaching field. This is the most obvious for teachers, but do not be afraid to check out their other offers. Funds For TeachersNot all scholarships or grants are for students entering or already in college. The Funds for Teachers scholarships are for graduates who are al

25、ready working in the field, but want to improve their possibilities, skills and education in an effort to increase their ability to teach the students that cross their path more effectively. Teachers in PreK through 12th grade are applicable no matter where they teach or what subject they specialize

26、 in.36. How many students get their scholarships each year according to the Straightforward Teacher Program ?A. Four B. Sixteen C. Eight D. Six37. The reason why many students choose to study in the state of North Carolina is that _.A. They can pursue a long term career in educationB. There are some

27、 good universities in North CarolinaC. They can receive Prezell Robinson ScholarshipD. They can go to college easily.38. Which scholarship goes to the student who must be a science or math teacher after graduation?A. Coca-Cola Scholarships B. New York State ScholarshipC. Prezell Robinson Scholarship

28、 D. Straightforward Scholarship39. Who will get the Funds For Teachers scholarship?A. All the students B. The students who are working as a teacherC. All the science teachers D. The college graduates teaching in PreK40. What is the best title of the passage?A. Dreams of Becoming a Teacher B. Teachin

29、g Scholarships and GrantsC. Five Scholarships for Teachers D. Five Scholarships for StudentsBAt Blossom End Railroad Station, 22-year-old Stanley Vine sat, waiting for his new employer. The surrounding green fields were so unlike the muddy landscape of war-torn France. After four horrible years as a

30、n army private fighting in Europe, Stanley had returned to England in February 1946. Armed now with some savings and with no prospects for a job in England, he answered a newspaper ad for farm help in Canada. Two months later he was on his way.When the old car rumbled toward the tiny station, Stanle

31、y rose to his feet, trying to make the most of his five foot, four inch frame. The farmer, Alphonse Lapine, shook his head and complained, “Youre a skinny thing.” On the way to his dairy farm, Alphonse explained that he had a wife and seven kids. “Moneys tight. Youll get room and board. Youll get up

32、 at dawn for milking, and then help me around the farm until evening milking time again. Ten dollars a week. Sundays off.” Stanley nodded. He had never been on a farm before, but he took the job. From the beginning Stanley was treated horribly by the whole family. They made fun of the way he dressed

33、 and talked. The humourless farmer frequently lost his temper, criticizing Stanley for the slightest mistake. The oldest son, 13-year-old Armand, constantly played nasty tricks on him. But the kind-hearted Stanley never responded. Stanley never became part of the Lapine family. After work, they igno

34、red him. He spent his nights alone in a tiny bedroom. However, each evening before retiring, he lovingly cared for the farmers horses, eagerly awaiting him at the field gate. He called them his gentle giants. Early one November morning Alphonse Lapine discovered that Stanley had disappeared, after o

35、nly six months as his farmhand. In fact no one in the community ever heard of him again. That is, until one evening, almost 20 years later, when Armand, opened an American sports magazine and came across a shocking headline, “Millionaire jockey, Stanley Vine, ex-British soldier and 5-time horse ridi

36、ng champion, began life in North America as a farmhand in Canada.”41. Stanley Vine decided to go to Canada because _.A. he wanted to escape from war-torn France B. he wanted to serve in the Canadian army C. he couldnt find a job in England D. he loved working as a farmhand42. Which of the following

37、is True according to the passage?A. Stanley joined the French army when he was 18 years old.B. On the farm Stanley had to milk the cows 14 times a week.C. The Lapine family were rich but cruel to Stanley.D. Stanley read about the job offer in a newspaper.43. What can we infer from the passage?A. Whe

38、n Stanley first met his employer, he tried to impress him but failed.B. Stanley had never worked on a farm, so he made a lot of mistakes.C. Stanleys weekly salary was not enough for him to live on.D. Stanley left the farm by train, without telling anyone why he did so.44. What did Stanley like doing

39、 after work each day?A. Hitch-hiking to different towns. B. Caring for the farmers horses.C. Wandering around the farm alone. D. Preparing meals on the farm.45. Why was Armand so astonished when he read about Stanley in the magazine?A. He didnt know Stanley had been a British soldier.B. He had no id

40、ea Stanley had always been a wealthy man.C. He didnt know his father paid Stanley so little money.D. He didnt expect Stanley to become such a success.CIt is pretty much a one-way street. While it may be common for university researchers to try their luck in the commercial world, there is very little

41、 traffic in the opposite direction. Pay has always been the biggest deterrent, as people with families often feel they cannot afford the drop in salary when moving to a university job. For some industrial scientists, however, the attractions of academic jobs outweigh any financial considerations.Hel

42、en Lee took a 70cut in salary when she moved from a senior post in Abbott Laboratories to a medical department at the University of Cambridge. Her main reason for returning to academia mid-career was to take advantage of the greater freedom to choose research questions. Some areas of inquiry have fe

43、w prospects of a commercial return, and Lees is one of them. The influence of a salary cut is probably less serious for a scientist in the early stages of a career. Guy Grant, now a researcher at the Unilever Centre for Molecular Informatics at the University of Cambridge, spent two years working fo

44、r a medicine company before returning to university as a post doctoral researcher. He took a 30% salary cut but felt it worthwhile for the greater intellectual chances.Higher up the ladder, where a pay cut is usually more important, the demand for scientists with a wealth of experience in industry i

45、s forcing universities to make the change to academia more attractive, according to Lee. Industrial scientists tend to receive training that academics do not, such as how to build a multidisciplinary team, manage budgets and negotiate contracts. They are also well placed to bring something extra to

46、the teaching side of an academic role that will help students get a job when they graduate, says Lee, perhaps experience in manufacturing（生产）practice or product development. “Only a small number of undergraduates will continue in an academic career. So someone leaving university who already has the

47、skills needed to work in an industrial lab has far more potential in the job market than someone who has spent all their time on a narrow research project.” 46. By “a one-way street” in Paragraph 1, the author means _.A. university researchers know little about the commercial worldB. few university

48、professors are willing to do industrial researchC. few industrial scientists would leave to work in a universityD. there is little exchange between industry and academia47. The underlined word “deterrent” most probably refers to “something that _”.A. helps to move the trafficB. attracts peoples atte

49、ntion C. brings someone a financial burdenD. keeps someone from taking action48. What was Helen Lees major consideration when she changed her job in the middle of her career?A. Less work hours. B. More freedom to choose research fields.C. Better prospects of a commercial return. D. Her preference fo

50、r the lifestyle on campus.49. According to the passage, which information about Guy Grant is right?A. He is working for a medicine company now.B. He returned to university to find a job bringing him more pay. C. He paid more attention to academic chances than pay rise.D. As a scientist in the early

51、stage of his career, he shouldnt change his job.50. What can industrial scientists do when they come to teach in a university?A. Make its research more practical.B. Develop its students potential in research.C. Help it to obtain financial support from industry.D. Increase its graduates competitivene

52、ss in the job market.DMost people believe they dont have imagination. They are wrong. Everyone has imagination, but most of us，once we became adults, forget how to access it. Creativity isnt always connected with great works of art or ideas. People at work and in their free time routinely think of c

53、reative ways to solve problems. Maybe you have a goal to achieve，a tricky question to answer or you just want to expand your mind! Here are three techniques to help you. This technique involves taking unrelated ideas and trying to find links between them. First，think about the problem you have to so

54、lve or the job you need to do. Then find an image，word，idea or object，for example，a candle. Write down all the ideas/words associated with candles：light，fire，matches, wax，night，silence，etc. Think of as many as you can. The next stage is to relate the ideas to the job you have to do. So imagine you w

55、ant to buy a friend an original present; you could buy him tickets to a match or take him out for the night. Imagine that normal limitations dont exist. You have as much time/space/money，etc. as you want. Think about your goal and the new possibilities. If，for example，your goal is to learn to ski, you can now practice skiing every day of your life (because you have the time and the money). Now adapt this to reality. Maybe you can practice skiing every day in December，or every Monday in January. Look at the sit