广州市2012届高三年级调研测试（英语）

1、试卷类型：B广州市2012届高三年级调研测试英语2011.12本试卷共10页，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、座位号填写在答题卡上，并用2B铅在答题卡上的相应位置填涂考生号。用2B铅笔将试卷类型（B）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，答案必须写在答卷纸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

2、；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。不按以上要求作答的答案无效。4. 考生必须保持答题卡的整洁。考试结束后，将试卷和答题卡一并交回。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) 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。 Steve Jobs on life and deathWhen I was 17, I read a quote that went something like: “If you live each day as if it was your last, some d

3、ay youll most certainly be right.” It made an 1 on me, and since then, for the past 33 years, I have looked in the mirror every 2 and asked myself: “If today were the last day of my life, would I want to do what I am about to do today?” And whenever the 3 has been “No” for too many days in a row, I

4、know I need to 4 something.Remembering that Ill be 5 soon is the most important tool Ive ever used to help me make the big 6 in life. Because almost everything all external expectations, all pride, all 7 of embarrassment or failure these things just fall away in the face of death, leaving only what

5、is 8 important. Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to 9 . You are already naked. There is no reason not to 10 your heart.Your time is limited, so dont 11 it living someone elses life. Dont be 12 by dogma which is living with

6、the results of other peoples thinking. Dont let the noise of others opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most importantly, have the 13 to follow your beliefs and goals. They somehow already know what you really want to 14 . Everything else is 15 .1. A. expectationB. impressionC. imaginationD

7、. examination2. A. minuteB. nightC. dayD. morning3. A. answerB. solutionC. resultD. chance4. A. acceptB. hideC. changeD. avoid5. A. famousB. deadC. oldD. forgotten6. A. decisionsB. contributionsC. differencesD. mistakes7. A. understandingB. certainty C. fearD. knowledge8. A. mostlyB. hardly C. nearl

8、y D. truly9. A. takeB. loseC. giveD. win10. A. breakB. catchC. warmD. follow11. A. wasteB. imagineC. spendD. risk12. A. confused B. trappedC. discouragedD. hurt13. A. wisdomB. ideaC. desire D. courage14. A. seeB. showC. becomeD. forget15. A. necessaryB. naturalC. secondaryD. possible 第二节 语法填空 (共10小题

9、；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。Once upon a time, a poor traveller stopped under a tree. From his bag he took out a bowl of 16 (boil) rice and started to eat. Nearby was a small shop, where a woman was selling fried fish to travellers abl

10、e to pay for 17 . When the man finished eating and got up to leave, she shouted, “You have not paid me for your meal!” “But I ordered nothing from you!” he said. “Everyone can see that you 18 (enjoy) the smell of my fried fish with your rice,” argued the woman. “If you hadnt smelt the fish, you

11、r meal would not have been so 19_ (please)!” Soon a crowd gathered. 20 they supported the traveller, they also agreed that the wind was blowing from the shop to the place 21 he had eaten, carrying the smell of the fried fish to him. At last, the woman took him to a judge and after 22 (tell

12、) the judge the story, she insisted that 23 the man had enjoyed her fish smell, he should pay 25 cents. After hearing the evidence, the judge asked the man to drop 24 25-cent coin on the ground. “Here is your payment, the sound of 25 cents 25 the smell of the fried fish.”II 阅读 (共两节，满分50分)第一节 阅读理解 (共

13、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。 AExperts believe that storms and severe weather in North America and Asia have disrupted bird flight paths across the world and swept huge numbers of bird species towards the British Isles.Birds flying to the other side of the Atlantic or t

14、o the Pacific to lay their eggs have been trapped in Britain and Ireland, adding their numbers to native species, and causing great excitement in the bird-watching community.Local birdwatchers have already observed a total of 442 species in the British Isles this year. The highest number ever seen i

15、n one year is 445, in 2008.“We only need four more to break our record,” said Lee Evans, who runs the British Birding Association. “With three months to go Im sure well do it.”Last month an extremely rare Siberian Rubythroat bird was seen in Scotland, sending hundreds of birdwatchers north in the ho

16、pe of catching a glimpse of this colourful Asian beauty. Another very uncommon bird, the bufflehead duck was cited in Cornwell and caused similar excitement. “I couldnt believe it,” said Evans. “The poor thing was completely knackered. It must have been blown to England by the storms while trying to

17、 fly from Canada to the southern United States for the winter. Thats 3000 miles!” Evans said that global warming over the past decade was playing a key role in transforming bird movements across the world. In addition, melting Arctic sea ice may also be opening up bird flight paths over the North Po

18、le, making it easier for birds from the Pacific such as the slaty-backed gull and tufted puffin, both of which appeared in London earlier this year to reach Britain.Bird-watching is becoming an increasingly popular hobby among all age groups, added Evans. “A fifth of our members are under 18. This i

19、s a round-the-year hobby that you can enjoy from the kitchen window or from a car. More and more people are bird-watching, and as a result more and more unexpected species are being spotted in the British Isles.”26. What is the passage mainly about?A. The results of global warming.B. Changes in the

20、British bird population.C. Increasing environmental pollution.D. Worsening British weather. 27. The underlined word “knackered” is closest in meaning to _. A. bored B. knocked C. spotted D. tired28. How many more bird species are needed to equal the British bird-watching record?A. 3.B. 4.C. 442. D.

21、445.29. According to the passage, which of the following birds comes from Asia? A. Slaty-backed gull. B. Bufflehead. C. Rubythroat. D. Tufted puffin.30. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a possible reason for seeing more bird species in Britain?A. An increase in the number of birdwatchers.B

22、. A growth in the number of native species.C. Storms due to global warming.D. The melting Arctic ice cap. B Its interesting to see how people make use of the time they spend on public transport in Indian cities like Delhi and Mumbai.In crowded buses and trains people manage to take a short nap and s

23、ome even reach the snoring stage. Or they spread out a newspaper over multiple knees and arms to read about the latest sport results or political crisis.Then there are the experienced travellers who have been playing cards with the same group over the last decade or so. They even have their specific

24、 seats so well-worn that you can make out the shape of their backsides.There is no doubt about it. Travelling by public transport is being in the thick of the seasons of life a sweaty life in summer where people, blissfully unaware of the rivers of sweat running down their brows and inside their clo

25、thes. At the first smell of a perfumed man or woman boarding the stuffy bus or train, most people feel they are reborn.During the rains you cant avoid getting wet or muddied. The windows, almost always, are not a perfect fit and if youre not drenched by a sudden, heavy rain shower then you are bound

26、 to catch a jet spray of muddy water caused by a fellow motorist driving fast through a puddle.Rains are a perfect time for people to switch their old umbrellas for new ones. Since there are so many that look alike, its impossible to tell whose is whose.Winter is the time when it feels good or at le

27、ast warm to be part of a crowd. It is amazing how much the collective breaths of a 100 or so people can raise the freezing temperature inside. Looking at the masses dressed in their bright red pullovers or green coats, its fun to imagine what faces lie beneath their dark woolen hats.The cold winter

28、passes, making way for spring. It is impossible not to see every little flower by the wayside blooming proudly. And the warm sun manages to transmit some of their pleasantness to the inside of a bus or train.Now, wouldnt it be perfect if we had a public transport worth the name in all our cities?31.

29、 On Indian public transport, you can always expect to see people _.A. sleeping and reading newspapersB. arguing and playing gamesC. enjoying the view and playing cardsD. carrying umbrellas and whispering politely32. According to the author what will make passengers feel refreshed during summer trave

30、lling?A. The cool evening breeze.B. The rain pouring over their clothes.C. The joy of a game of cards.D. The sweet fragrance of a new passenger.33. If you see people in colourful clothing and breathing heavily, you are probably travelling during the _. A. summerB. rainy seasonsC. winterD. spring34.

31、We can infer from the passage that _.A. Indian people dont mind switching umbrellas with others B. almost everyone in India wears perfume when they go outC. the buses and trains are old and in poor conditionsD. Indian transport is the most crowded in the world35. What is the tune of language used in

32、 this passage?A. Humourous. B. Critical. C. Frightening. D. Concerned. C Chocolate soap is supposed to be good for the skin. But its not so good for the tongue. Unfortunately for the US soldiers of World War II, the chocolate bars the army gave them tasted like they were intended for use in the bath

33、.In the armys defense, it wasnt trying to win any cooking awards. In fact, it specifically ordered that its chocolate bars not be too delicious, so soldiers wouldnt eat them too quickly. These bars were created for survival, not taste. “They were awful,” John Otto, a former army captain in World War

34、 II said. “They were big, thick things, and they werent any good. I tried em, but I had to be awful hungry after I tried them once.” As unappealing as the chocolate bars were to some, others liked them. Samuel Hinkle, the chemist who created the chocolate bars, pointed out that the number of bars ma

35、de were far greater than the army needed. “It soon became obvious that the generous American soldiers were sharing their valued possessions with their foreign friends, whether soldiers of other countries or local citizens.”The bars turned many hungry Europeans into friends of the United States. “Peo

36、ple wanted them,” said Otto. “Youd give them to kids. In some places they were very hungry. And they sure helped relax people about American soldiers.” Otto said he never saw a European turn his or her nose up at the chocolate. “It was food,” he said. “At that time, everyone was very hungry. I saw G

37、erman kids standing outside the U.S. army kitchen. They werent begging, just standing there very politely. When we were done, the kids would eat the food out of the garbage. They were that hungry.”Other Europeans did not see chocolate until well after the war ended. “We didnt see any Americans where

38、 I was,” said Elizabeth Radsma, who was 25 years old when the Germans occupied her country, the Netherlands. “Even after the war, we saw only English. Maybe the Americans gave out some chocolate in the big cities, but we were only in a small town. Before the British, we saw only German soldiers. But

39、 chocolate? Dont make me laugh! Maybe in my dreams!”A soldier in the field might have responded “Be careful what you wish for” and then gratefully bit down on a chocolate bar, the only food available for miles.36. What was the American soldiers attitude towards the chocolate bars? A. They were delic

40、ious. B. They tasted awful. C. They were necessary for survival. D. Too many of them were produced.37. Which of the following is true according to the passage? A. The US soldiers used the chocolate bars as bath soap. B. The US soldiers did not have enough food during World War II. C. The US army pro

41、duced more chocolate bars than necessary for its soldiers. D. European people regretted eating chocolate bars from the US soldiers.38. The underlined expression “turn his or her nose up at” probably means _. A. reject B. demandC. receiveD. smell39. Why does the author mention the German kids story?

42、A. To tell how friendly the American soldiers were. B. To describe the hunger in post-war Germany. C. To prove German kids could be very polite. D. To show how much they were eager for chocolates.40. Elizabeth Radsma never saw chocolate during the war because _. A. the US soldiers handed out all of

43、them to people in big cities B. the German soldiers kept them all for themselves C. the British soldiers didnt share them with the local people D. the US soldiers never showed up in the small town she lived in D At Blossom End Railroad Station, 22-year-old Stanley Vine sat, waiting for his new emplo

44、yer. The surrounding green fields were so unlike the muddy landscape of war-torn France. After four horrible years as an 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

45、ad for farm help in Canada. Two months later he was on his way.When the old car rumbled toward the tiny station, Stanley 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

46、dairy farm, Alphonse explained that he had a wife and seven kids. “Moneys tight. Youll get room and board. Youll get up 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

47、 took the job. From the beginning Stanley was treated horribly by the whole family. They made fun of the way he dressed and talked. He could do nothing right. The humourless farmer frequently lost his temper, criticizing Stanley for the slightest mistake. The oldest son, 13-year-old Armand, constant

48、ly played nasty tricks on him. But the kind-hearted Stanley never responded. Stanley never became part of the Lapine family. After work, they ignored him. He spent his nights alone in a tiny bedroom. However, each evening before retiring, he lovingly cared for the farmers horses, eagerly awaiting hi

49、m at the field gate. He called them his gentle giants. On Saturday nights he hitch-hiked into the nearest town and wandered the streets or enjoyed a restaurant meal before returning to the farm. Early one November morning Alphonse Lapine discovered that Stanley had disappeared, after only six months

50、 as his farmhand. The railway station master, when questioned later that week, said he had not seen him. 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, “M

51、illionaire jockey, Stanley Vine, ex-British soldier and 5-time horse riding 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 FranceB. he wanted to serve in the Canadian army C. he couldnt find a job

52、 in EnglandD. he loved working as a farmhand42. Which of the following 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

53、 job offer in a newspaper.43. What can we infer from the passage?A. When 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 trai

54、n, without telling anyone why he did so.44. What did Stanley like doing 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 magazin

55、e?A. He didnt know Stanley had been a British soldier.B. He had no idea 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. 第二节 信息匹配 (共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分) 阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。请在答题卡上将对应题号的相应选项字母涂黑。首先请阅读下列警

56、方通报查找人员的信息：A. Name: Ziggy NizottHeight: 1.82 mWeight: 90kgAge: 35Details: Long history of violent crime including robbery, assault and car theft.B. Name: Dennis TsokasHeight: 1.95 mWeight: 70 kgAge: 28Details: Well known to local police having been arrested several times for pick-pocketing.C. Name: Michael ClarkeHeight: 1.7 mWeight: 65 kgAge: 20Details: Arrested as a youth for car theft and the selling of stolen goods.D. Name: Mark HughesHeig