广东省珠海一中等六校2012届高三英语第三次联考试题

1、广东省珠海一中等六校2012届高三第三次联考试题英 语 2012.2参考学校：惠州一中 珠海一中 东莞中学 中山纪念中学 深圳实验中学 广州二中本试题共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。 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；考生必须保持答题卡的整洁。. 语言知识及应用(共两

2、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。Lie Yu Kou (Lie Zi) was showing Bo Hun Wu Ren his archery(射箭) skill. He 1 the bow to its full extent, had a cup of water 2 on his elbow, and released the arrow. As soon as the first arrow flew off, a second one

3、was wound up. The moment the second one was winged, a third was ready, and all of them lodged in the same place. During all this time, his 3 was as still as a statue.After his performance, Lie Zi asked Bo Hun Wu Ren: "What do you think of my archery skill?" Bo Hun Wu Ren laughed: "Thi

4、s is still only a(an) 4 shot, not quite the perfect shot yet. Lets climb up the mountain and stand on the 5 overhanging the abyss(深渊). Well see if you can 6 an arrow." Wu Ren then led Lie Zi up to a place eight hundred feet above a deep valley. Wu Ren turned his 7 to the edge of the cliff, 8 mo

5、ving his feet until he was standing with his heels extending over the edge, and 9 Lie Zi to join him. Lie Zi was so 10 that he threw himself down on the ground, sweating from head to toe. Bo Hun Wu Ren raised the bow and shot the arrows from his bow, with no 11 missed. Then he looked at Lie Zi and s

6、aid 12 . " The best archer can look up at the blue 13 , down at the nether(地下的) world and to the eight poles of the earth but still keep 14 . Here on this mountain, youre already 15 , so your chances of hitting your mark are very slim". 1. A. drew B. dragged C. reached D. shot2. A. fastene

7、d B. fixed C. balanced D. added3. A. head B. body C. hand D. shoulder4. A. excellent B. skillful C. normal D. imperfect5. A. border B. top C. summit D. cliff 6. A. aim B. draw C. shoot D. launch7. A. back B. face C. arrow D. eyes8. A. proudly B. clumsily C. quickly D. slowly 9. A. persuaded B. begge

8、d C. invited D. suggested10. A. determined B. terrified C. worried D. anxious11. A. arrow B. target C. bow D. bird12. A. friendly B. warmly C. coolly D. happily13. A. aims B. rainbows C. stars D. skies 14. A. positive B. silent C. calm D. active15. A. in panic B. in despair C. out of breath D. out o

9、f mind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括号为1625的相应位置上。If you struggle against figures, maybe you were born that way, research has suggested. Being good at mathematics may be entirely pre-destinedyou either have it 16 you dont. And those wh

10、o find 17 difficult to add up the number shouldnt feel too hopelessmathematical talent does not appear to be linked to all-round intelligence. Previous research has indicated that "number sense" is 18 (base) to humans. We use it to estimate such things as 19 number of seats in a cinema or

11、crowd sizes. U.S. psychologists at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore made their finding after testing children too young to have been taught mathematics. During the study, 200 four-year-olds 20 (study) in terms of number senses, calculation skills and vocabulary. The verbal test was done for the

12、 reason 21 language and maths abilities are thought to be 22 (close) linked through general intelligence. "Unlike 23 previous studies proved, this one shows that the link 24 number sense and maths ability is already present before the beginning of formal maths instruction. One of the most impor

13、tant questions is whether we can train a childs number sense 25 (improve) his future maths ability."阅读 (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。 AI arrived late one night on a business trip, so I decided to have dinner in the hotel. As I was finishing my

14、meal, an elderly couple came in to dine. They were holding hands and had lovely smiles on their faces. They sat three tables from me. I was amazed at the love they showed for each other. It seemed to strike home all the more, because it was shortly after ending a 20-year marriage and I sti

15、ll had pain in my heart. My waiter was also their waiter. As I paid my bill, I inquired as to what their bill was. He informed me, and I gave him $40 to pay their bill.  He asked if I knew them and I told him "No, I just wanted to repay them for the love that they were showing to each othe

16、r," and then I departed. The next day I entered the restaurant to dine before my departure. After I had been seated, the waiter who served me the night before told me that the strangest thing happened after I left the restaurant. When the elderly couple went to pay for their meal, they wer

17、e informed that it had been paid. When they inquired who had done this, the hostess told them they had no idea who I was, just retelling what I said. The couple were amazed. They looked around, asked for the bill of two young couples who were seated together, paid their bill and departed, sayin

18、g "Love begets Love" to the amazement of the hostess and waiter. I smiled and said "That's nice," and proceeded to order my meal. About 45 minutes later, I finished my meal and was about to head out, but my waiter was nowhere to be found. I waited and waited and finally

19、walked over to the hostess stand and explained that I needed to pay for my meal and hurry to the airport. She smiled and explained that I would not have to pay for my meal, because both the waiter and she felt compelled to pay my bill due to the joy that was brought to the faces of the elderly

20、couple and the amazement of the young couples. When I told her that they didn't have to do that, she said with a smile "Love begets Love."26. The writers purpose of writing the passage is to . A. suggest love never dies B. share an interesting experience C. encourage us to help pe

21、ople in need D. prove a show of love really makes a difference27. Why did the elderly couple pay the bill of the two young couples? A. Because they were always ready to help poor people. B. Because they were happy to pass the love they gained. C. Because they invited the young people to the meal. D.

22、 Because they didnt want to take the advantage of the writers generosity.28. Which of the following has the closest meaning to the underlined word "compelled" in this passage? A. obliged B. forced C. satisfied D. determined 29. What can be inferred from the story? A. The writer did all thi

23、s to prove his belief in love. B. The young couples paid the bill of other customers in the restaurant. C. The waiter left on purpose and made the writer stay alone to test him. D. The love between the elderly couple deeply touched the writer who was single.30. Which of the following proverbs can be

24、st explain the theme of the story? A. A good beginning makes a good ending. B. Where there is love, there is life. C. As a man sows, so shall he reap (收获). D. Love me, love my dog.BWhat is politeness? This sounds like a simple question. In daily life, we often make judgments about what is polite and

25、 what is not polite. For example, to offer your seat to the elderly on a bus is considered polite behavior, and to interrupt when someone is talking is considered impolite; to greet someone the first time you meet him in the morning is polite and to stand up to reach for the dish you want at a dinne

26、r table is impolite. So politeness can first of all be regarded as a phenomenon, an observable social phenomenon.What I would like to propose is that as an observable social phenomenon, politeness is something superficial, but to account for what is understood at the surface, we should dig into the

27、depth where different cultural values are rooted.When being complimented (赞美), an English-speaking person would readily accept the compliment by saying something like "Thank you" to show his appreciation of the praise, but a Chinese speaker would try to deny the truth of the compliment. Th

28、ey both think they are behaving properly. Yet neither of them would think the other is being polite. The English speaker is being polite to the extent that by accepting and showing appreciation of the compliment, and he avoids hurting the positive face of the person who makes it; the Chinese speaker

29、 is showing modesty by denigrating himself, ignoring the fact of the compliment paid to him. As has been mentioned, self-denigration has been at the core of the Chinese understanding of politeness for over two thousand years. The Chinese, in order to show modesty, will go to such lengths as to under

30、rate what he himself has achieved and deny the truth of a complimentary remark.31. According to the first paragraph, politeness can be briefly described as_.A. proper social phenomena B. being modestC. showing appreciation D. an observable social phenomenon 32. In the author's opinion, the natur

31、e of politeness lies in _. A. something superficial B. what is understood at the surface C. different cultural values D. the root of different thoughts33. The underlined word "denigrate" in the passage means _. A. appreciate B. deny C. ignore D. compliment 34. Which of the following is TRU

32、E? A. Chinese speakers dislike being complimented. B. English-speaking people are reluctant to accept compliment. C. Chinese tend to show politeness and modesty by denying the truth of praise. D. Chinese people think highly of British politeness while English people think poorly of Chinese politenes

33、s.35. Whats the authors attitude towards Chinese politeness?A. Approving. B. Objective. C. Optimistic. D. Critical CCHINAS first pure electric vehicle, BYD e6, went on sale in Shenzhen yesterday. The latest product for BYD, a domestic pioneer in developing alternative-energy vehicles based in Shenzh

34、en, the e6 combines state-of-the-art technology developed in a joint venture (合资企业) between BYD and the U.S.-based Daimler, Shenzhen Economic Daily reported yesterday. The e6 carries a price tag of 369,800 yuan (US$56,030), according to BYD, which expected to sell about 300 e6s each month in Shenzhe

35、n. Prospective buyers, however, will only have to pay 249,800 yuan for an e6, because in July last year, the city government started providing an extra 60,000 yuan subsidy to buyers of pure electric cars on the basis of a national subsidy of 60,000 yuan. According to the manufacturer's Vice Pres

36、ident Lian Yubo, the BYD e6 possesses several examples of world-class technology, including intelligent keyless entry, voice recognition navigation system, on-board digital television, rear-view reverse camera and other accessories (附件). With the application of iCloud technology, motorists will also

37、 be able to use their iPhones or other mobile phones running an Android system to unlock and lock the car, control air conditioning, as well as monitor the location of the vehicle. Lian said BYD and Daimler would cooperate to release more electric vehicles. Powered by recyclable and environmentally

38、friendly iron-based batteries produced by BYD and using 19.5 kwh of electricity per 100 km with no emissions, the e6 is capable of a maximum speed of 140 km per hour, the paper said. The car can run up to 300 km without a recharge. It will take only one hour to recharge the e6 batteries to their ful

39、l capacity at a charging station but five to six hours will be needed for a full charge at charging stands installed in parking lots.Shenzhen has been accelerating the construction of large charging stations. In addition, owners of electric cars can apply to have charging stands installed in their r

40、esidential communities.36. What is the best title for the passage? A. BYDs most advanced product on sale B. New technology used in BYD e6 C. Car industry develops fast in Shenzhen D. Chinas first pure electric car released37. How much money will a Shenzhen resident save if he buys a BYD e6 presently

41、? A. 369,800 yuan B. 249,800 yuan C. 120,000 yuan D. 60,000 yuan38. BYD e6 has the following technology EXCEPT _. A. an Android system B. keyless starting C. voice navigation D. a digital camera39. What can we infer from the last two paragraphs? A. Charging at a charging stands takes shorter time th

42、an at a charging station. B. The charging of the electric car will surely get more convenient in the future. C. Charging stands will soon be installed in all residential communities. D. Charging stations will probably take the place of traditional gas stations.40. Which of the following statements i

43、s TRUE? A. The e6 uses batteries developed in a joint venture. B. Daimler is a major car producer based in Shenzhen. C. BYD pioneers in China in developing electric cars. D. The e6 can run at a maximum speed of 300 km per hour. DSAN FRANCISCO In the western U.S., Hawaii and elsewhere across the glob

44、e, moon watchers were treated Saturday to a rare celestial phenomenon: a total lunar eclipse (月全食).For about 50 minutes starting at 6:06 a.m. PST, the moon was completely blocked by the Earth's shadow.With only some indirect sunlight able to reach it after passing through the Earth's atmosph

45、ere, the moon took on a reddish glow. Since the atmosphere scatters blue light, only red light strikes the moon, giving it a dark red color.Dally Sam, who runs a public relations firm in Hawaii, said it had been cloudy and rainy, but the weather cleared just in time for the eclipse.Around 3 a.m., he

46、 awoke, as he usually does, and remembered to step outside the house in time to catch the eclipse about a half hour later. No one else in the neighborhood was up."It was turning that dark red color," Sayre, 47, said, "Id better grab a camera. To be able to see it just right outside ou

47、r house was really cool."At the local observatory in Los Angeles, some 300 people, many clutching coffee cups in the cold morning air, sat with blankets and chairs on the observatory's great lawn."It's really a celestial festival out here," John Peter, 39, told the Los Angeles

48、 Times as he set up his camera.Lying on a slope north of downtown near the Hollywood sign, the place offers clear views of the sky. Observatory officials alerted the crowd when the eclipse began and spontaneous applause erupted when the celestial event ended.A total lunar eclipse occurs when the moo

49、n goes through the long shadow cast by the Earth and is blocked from the sunlight that brightens it.The last total lunar eclipse was on June 15 although that was not visible from the U.S. The next one is on April 15, 2014, and will be seen in the U.S.41. What do we know about the lunar eclipse from

50、the passage?A. The total lunar eclipse began at about 3:30 a.m.B. The total lunar eclipse ended at about 6:56 a.m.C. The lunar eclipse ended at about 6:56 in the evening.D. The lunar eclipse began at about 6:06 in the evening.42. When a total lunar eclipse occurs, _. A. the moon looks blue B. the li

51、ght will hurt our eyes C. nothing of the moon can be seen except some dark red light around its place D. another planet comes between the earth and the moon 43. We can infer from paragraph 5 that at 3:30 a.m. Dally Sam _. A. found it was still raining heavily B. saw a total lunar eclipse C. went out

52、 walking as he usually doesD. still had to wait for a long time to see a total lunar eclipse44. From the last but one paragraph, the following are true EXCEPT _.A. a total lunar eclipse occurs when the moon is blocked by the sunB. the source of moonlight is from the sunC. the earth comes between the

53、 moon and the sunD. with the sunlight, the earth casts its shadow over the moon45. What is the main purpose of the passage? A. To inform us of the next total lunar eclipse. B. To tell us about a rare celestial event. C. To alert us of the natural disaster. D. To draw peoples attention to the news.第二

54、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。首先请阅读以下宠物的信息：A. Not named yet: baby, female Its a small grey cat with long hair and deep blue eyes. It is very friendly and can get along well with dogs. I cant keep it because I have too many pets, but I cant just let it go outside. If you are looking

55、for a cat, please let me know. And I will send it to you, but youll have to pay my travel fees.B. Brooke: orange and white, young, female Shes a shy cat and likes to be alone at first. Once she gets familiar with you, she is very sweet and loves to be in your lap and play with you. She also loves to

56、 talk. The owner shouldnt be a smoker. For free.C. Sammi Hammi: adult, male Sammi Hammi, a blue and gold bird, is looking for his forever home. He loves dogs and likes to sing and dance. He will take your ear off while you cook! He loves delicious food and he is a great boy who loves attention. The new owner will have to pay an adoption fee and for his cage.D. Buster: black and white, young, male He will be the sweetest cat you will ever meet. He likes to play