广东省梅州中学2012届高三英语第二次月考试题 牛津译林版

1、广东省梅州中学2012届高三第二次月考英语检测题本试卷共三大题, 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钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名和考生号、试室号、座位填写在答题卡上。用2B铅笔将试卷类型填涂在答题卡相应位置上。2选择题每小题选出答案后, 用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑, 如需改动, 用橡皮擦干净后, 再选涂其他答案, 答案不能答在试卷上。3非选择题必须用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔作答, 答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上；如需改动, 先划掉原来的答案, 然后再写上新的答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。不按以上要求作答的答案无效。语言知识及应

2、用第一节 完形填空 （共15小题；每小题2分, 满分30分）阅读下面短文, 掌握其大意, 然后从115各题所给的A、B、C和D项中, 选出最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Have you ever heard the story of the four-minute mile? For years people believed that it is impossible for a human being to 1 a mile in less than four minutes until Roger Banister proved it 2 in 1954Within one yea

3、r, 37 runners 3 the belief barrierAnd the year after that, 300 other runners did the same thingWhat happens if you put an animal in a 4 ? Any animal, big or small, will swim its way throughWhat happens when someone, who does not know how to swim, falls in deep waters? You 5 If an animal who has not

4、learned swimming could 6 by swimming, why not you? Because you believe you will drown while the animal does notThese 7 show the power of beliefsThere is no other more 8 force in directing human behavior than beliefOur beliefs have the power to 9 and to destroyIn a way it is our beliefs that determin

5、e how much well be able to 10 our potentialSo pay attention to some of your 11 Do you believe you are weak in mathematics? Do you believe that other people dislike you？Do you believe life is full of 12 ？Belief is not 13 , howeverIts nothing but the generalization of a past incidentAs a kid, if a dog

6、 bit you, you believed all dogs to be 14 To change certain behavior, identify the beliefs associated with itChange those beliefs and a new pattern is 15 created1Arun Bwalk Cswim Djog2Aright Bwrong Cfake Dtrue3Abroke Bbuilt Cfaced Dlowered4AcageBdesert Cforest Dpond5Adrown Bswim Cfloat Dsink6Astruggl

7、e Bescape Cdrown Dleave7Asamples Bcases Csituations Dperiods8Aterrible Breasonable Cconsiderable Dpowerful9Adamage Bprovide Ccreate Dwithdraw10Adiscover Brealize Cshow Dperform11Aproblems Bbeliefs Cpossibilities Dsubjects12Asurprises Bchoices Cproblems Dpossibilities13Abeautiful Bchangeable Cstrong

8、Dmysterious14Asafe Brude Cmerciless Ddangerous15Aoccasionally Bimmediately Caccidentally Dautomatically第二节语法填空 (共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分)阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡标号为1625的相应位置上。 Stephen Hawking, who is the most famous physicist, was born in Britain on January 8th, 1

9、942. As a child, he was enthusiastic about 16 (design) complicated toys but 17 (fortune), in his twenties, he suffered 18 a disease that was impossible to be cured, 19 was a great challenge for him. However, not only was he positive about the misfortunes 20 eventually he defeated all the obstacles b

10、ut also he was 21 (absorb) in his research in the universe. In 1988, his best-seller A Brief History of Time was published, 22 which he put forward the idea 23 time itself has a beginning, and that it will have 24 end. In conclusion, he has made outstanding 25 (contribute) to the fields of cosmology

11、 and quantum gravity.II 阅读理解 (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）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 AWHAT happens to a teenage kid when the world he thought he knew suddenly changes? Find out in Little Brother by American author Cory Doctorow. It is a fascinating book for a new generation

12、of sci-fi readers. Marcus Yallow, 17, from San Francisco is much more comfortable in front of a computer than obeying the rules of society. Smart, fast and wise to the ways of the networked world, he has no trouble outwitting (骗过) his high schools monitoring system. This way he and his friends get t

13、o head off to play a popular online game in real life. While they are playing, a bomb explodes on the Bay Bridge. Marcus stops a military vehicle to get help for his injured friend, but this simple act throws him into a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) secret prison. There he is treated as a po

14、ssible terrorist. He is eventually let go after four days, but his injured friend disappears. When he returns, Marcus discovers that there are many security measures in place and that now all citizens are treated like potential terrorists. While some consider this government action necessary for pub

15、lic safety, Marcus sees this as a complete destruction of the rights he is supposed to have as a citizen. He knows that no one will believe his story, which leaves him with only one thing to do: to take down the DHS himself. He helps organize a large network called Xnet to spread the truth, anonymou

16、sly (匿名地). The book presents a young man who is irresponsible, but learns about himself, and grows, in the course of the story. As part of this learning and growing he becomes aware of very serious issues about his society.26. What kind of article does this passage belong to? A. A fascinating story.

17、B. A book review. C. News reportD. A TV programme27. The underlined word destruction in the passage means . A. damageB. reward C. ruinD. protection28. Marcus Yallow was sent to prison because . A. he killed his friendB. he bombed a military vehicleC. he did something that a possible terrorist could

18、doD. his injured friend disappeared29. From the second paragraph we can infer that . A. Marcus Yallow is much more comfortable obeying the rules of society B. Marcus Yallow is smart, fast and wise in real lifeC. Marcus Yallow always plays online games in real lifeD. Marcus Yallow is expert at the ne

19、twork world30. In the end of the book, Marcus Yallow . A. is supposed to be more irresponsibleB. becomes aware of very serious issues about his societyC. presents a young man who is irresponsibleD. plays a popular online game in real life BCharlie Boswell has always been a great hero. He has inspire

20、d thousands of people to rise above circumstances and live out true meaning of life.He was blinded during World War II while rescuing his friend from a tank that was under fire. He was a great athlete before the accident. In order to prove his talent and determination, he decided to try a brand new

21、sport, a sport he never imagined playing, even with his eyesight golf! Through determination and a deep love for the game he became the National Blind Golf Champion! He won that honor 13 times.One of his heroes was the great golfer Ben Hogan, so it truly was an honor for Charlie to win the Ben Hogan

22、 Award in 1958.Upon meeting Ben Hogan, Charlie was respectful and stated that he had one wish and it was to have one round of golf with the great Ben Hogan. Mr. Hogan agreed that playing a round together would be an honor for him as well, as he had heard about all of Charlies accomplishments and tru

23、ly admired his skills.“Would you like to play for money, Mr. Hogan?” asked out Charlie.“I cant play you for money, it wouldnt be fair!” said Mr. Hogan.“Aw, come on Mr. Hogan$ 1,000 per hole!”“I cant, what would people think of me, taking advantage of you and your circumstance?” replied the sighted g

24、olfer.“Chicken, Mr. Hogan?”“Okay,” replied the embarrassed Hogan, “but I am going to play my best!”“I wouldnt expect anything else,” said the confident Boswell.“Now that youre on. Mr. Boswell, you name the time and the place!”The very self assured Boswell responded, “10 oclock tonight!”31Why didnt M

25、r. Hogan want to play Charlie for money? AHe was worried he would lose the match.BHe thought it was unfair for Charlie.CHe didnt care about money.DHe preferred chicken to money.32According to the text, what does the underlined word “self - assured” probably mean?AignorantBselflessCconfidentDsincere3

26、3It can be inferred from the text that .AMr. Hogan was not good at playing golfBCharlie did well in other sports before playing golfCMr. Hogan didnt try his best to playDCharlie Boswell was born blind34What would be the result of the match? ACharlie won. BHogan won.CNeither of them won.DNot mentione

27、d.35Which of the following can best describe Charlie?ACompetitive and generousBEnergetic and reliableCCareful and considerate DConfident and smart C Homestay provides English language students with the opportunity to speak English outside the classroom and the experience of being part of a British h

28、ome. What to ExpectThe host will provide accommodation and meals. Rooms will be cleaned and bedcovers changed at least once a week. You will be given the house key and the host is there to offer help and advice as well as to take an interest in your physical and mental health. Accommodation Zones Ho

29、mestays are located in London mainly in Zones 2, 3 and 4 of the transport system. Most hosts do not live in the town centre as much of central London is commercial and not residential (居住的). Zones 3 and 4 often offer larger accommodation in a less crowded area. It is very convenient to travel in Lon

30、don by Underground.Meal Plans Available* Continental Breakfast* Breakfast and Dinner* Breakfast, Packed Lunch and Dinner Its important to note that few English families still provide a traditional cooked breakfast. Your accommodation includes Continental Breakfast which normally consists of fruit ju

31、ice, cereal (谷物类食品), bread and tea or coffee. Cheese, fruit and cold meat are not normally part of a Continental Breakfast in England. Dinners usually consist of meat or fish with vegetables followed by desert, fruit and coffee. Friends If you wish to invite a friend over to visit, you must first as

32、k your hosts permission. You have no right to entertain friends in a family home as some families feel it is an invasion of their privacy. Self-Catering Accommodation in Private Homes Accommodation on a room-only basis includes shared kitchen and bathroom facilities and often a main living room. Thi

33、s kind of accommodation offers an independent lifestyle and is more suitable for the long-stay student. However, it does not provide the same family atmosphere as an ordinary homestay and may not benefit those who need to practise English at home quite as much. 36. The passage is probably written fo

34、r _.A. host willing to receive foreign studentsB. foreigners hoping to build British cultureC. travelers planning to visit families in LondonD. English learners applying to live in English homes37. Which of the following will the host provide?A. Room cleaning. B. Medical care. C. Free transport. D.

35、Physical training. 38. What can be inferred from Paragraph 3?A. Zone 4 is more crowded than Zone 2. B. The business centre of London is in Zone 1. C. Hosts dislike traveling to the city centre. D. Accommodation in the city centre is not provided.39. According to the passage, what does continental Br

36、eakfast include?A. Dessert and coffee B. Fruit and vegetables. C. bread and fruit juice D. Cereal and cold meat. 40. Why do some people choose self-catering accommodation?A. To experience a warmer family atmosphere. B. To enrich their knowledge of English.C. To entertain friends as they like. D. To

37、enjoy much more freedom. DAn idea that started in Seattles public library has spread throughout America and beyond. The concept is simple: help to build a sense of community in a city by getting everyone to read the same book at the same time.In addition to encouraging reading as a pursuit (追求) to b

38、e enjoyed by all, the program allows strangers to communicate by discussing the book on the bus, as well as promoting reading as an experience to be shared in families and schools. The idea came from Seattle librarian Nancy Pearl who launched (发起）the If All of Seattle Read the Same Book project in 1

39、998. Her original program used author visits, study guides and book discussion groups to bring people together with a book, but the idea has since expanded to many other American cities, and even to Hongkong.In Chicago, the mayor(市长）appeared on television to announce the choice of To Kill a Mockingb

40、ird as the first book in the One Book, One Chicago program. As a result, reading clubs and neighbourhood groups sprang up around the city. Across the US, stories emerged of parents and children reading to each other at night and strangers chatting away on the bus about plot and character. The only p

41、roblem arose in New York , where local readers could not decide on one book to represent the huge and diverse population. This may show that the idea works best in medium-sized cities or large towns, where a greater sense of unity(一致）can be achieved .Or it may show that New Yorkers rather missed the

42、 point ,putting all their energy And passion into the choice of the book rather than discussion about a book itself. Ultimately, as Nancy points out, the level of success is not measured by how many people read a book, but by how many people are enriched by the process, or have enjoyed speaking to s

43、omeone with whom they would not otherwise have shared a word.41. What is the purpose of the project launched by Nancy?A. To invite authors to guide readers.B. To encourage people to read and share.C. To involve people in community service.D. To promote the friendship between cities.42. Why was it di

44、fficult for New Yorkers to carry out the project?A. They had little interest in reading.B. They were too busy to read a book. C. They came from many different backgroundsD.T hey lacked support from the local government43. According to the passage, where would the project be more easily carried out?A

45、. In large communities with little sense of unityB. In large cities where libraries are far from homeC. In medium-sized cities with a diverse populationD .In large towns where agreement can be quickly reached44. The underlined words “shared a word” in Paragraph 5 probably mean A. exchanged ideas wit

46、h each otherB. discussed the meaning of a wordC. gained life experience D. used the same language45. According to Nancy, the degree of students of the project is judged by_A. the careful selection of a proper bookB. the growing popularity of the writersC. the number of people who benefit from readin

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