广东省肇庆二高2012届高三英语下学期期初考试试题新人教版

1、广东省肇庆二高2012届高三下学期初考试 英 语 试 题 2012-02-01本试卷共10页，三大题，满分135分，考试用时120分钟。 语言知识及应用第一节：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各题所给出的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A professor stood before his class of 30 senior biology students, about to pass out the final exam paper. “I have been honored to be your inst

2、ructor this term, and I know how hard you have all worked to 1 for this test. I also know most of you are off to medical school next fall.” he said to them. I am well aware of how much 2 you are under to keep your scores up, and because I know you are all able to _3 this material, I am prepared to o

3、ffer a “B” to anyone who would 4 not to take the final. The relief was audible as a number of students jumped up to 5 the professor and left class. The professor looked at the rest of the students who remained and offered again, “Any other takers ? This is your last 6 .” One more student decided to

4、go. Seven students remained. The professor closed the door and 7 out the final exam papers. There were two sentences on the paper: “Congratulations! You have just received an “A” in this class. Keep 8 yourself.” I never had a professor who have a(n) 9 like that. It may seem like the easy way out of

5、grading so many exams. But it is a test that any teacher in any subject could and should give. Students who dont have 10 in what theyve learned are “B” students at best. The same is 11 for students of real life. The “A” students are those who believe in what theyre doing because theyve 12 both succe

6、sses and failures. They have absorbed lifes 13 , whether from formal education or practical 14 , and become better people. These are the people whom you look for when youre hiring or promoting, and the ones you 15 if youre downsizing. Your organization needs their brand of thinking.1Acare  

7、;  Bprepare C. stand   D. call 2Apressure     Binfluence  Ccontrol    Deffort 3Ause     Bwrite    Cprovide     Dunderstand 4Aprefer    Badvise   Cforget  

8、Dregret 5Athank  Bdoubt    Cquestion   Dignore 6Agame     Bexam  Copportunity Dproblem 7Aleft   Bworked   Cmade  Dhanded8. Abelieving in  Bdepending on  Cturning  to  Dgetting over 9. Amatch Btes

9、t  Caward   Dcompetition 10Aplan  Bpower     Cconfidence   Dpleasure 11Awrong   Breasonable Ctrue   Dobvious  12Ataken in    Bgiven up  Clearned from Dturned out 13Alessons     Bstories 

10、0; Csubjects   Drealities 14Avalues    Bexperiences    Cskills   Ddifficulties 15Afire     Bdismiss Chate   D. keep第二节：语法填空（共10小题，每小题15分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，根据上下文填入适当的词语，或使用括号中的词语的适当形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡上标号为16-25的相应位置。It was 16 a cold win

11、ter day that Sunday. I noticed as I got out of my car that followed church members were whispering among themselves as they walked to the church. As I got 17 ( close ) , I saw a man leaning against the wall outside the church. He was almost lying down as if he was asleep.He was poorly dressed and a

12、hat topped his head, pulled down so you could not see his face. He wore shoes 18 looked 30 years old, too small for his feet, with holes all over them. His toes stuck out.I guessed this man was homeless and asleep, so I walked on by through 19 doors of the church. We all gathered and gossiped about

13、the man, 20 no one bothered to ask him to come in, including me. A few moments later, church began. We were all waiting for the minister to take 21 place and give us Word, 22 the door to the church opened. In came the homeless man 23 ( walk ) down the aisle with his head down. He walked up onto the

14、pulpit and took off his hat and coat. There stood our minster.He took his book and 24 ( lay ) it on the stand. “ Folks, I dont think I have to tell you 25 I am instructing you today.” 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。AOnce in a hospital, there were t

15、wo men, who were both seriously ill, and occupied the same hospital room. One man was allowed to sit up in his bed for an hour each afternoon to help drain (排出) the fluid from his lungs. His bed was next to the room's only window. The other man had to spend all his time flat on his back. The men

16、 talked for hours on end. They spoke of their wives and families, their homes, their jobs, their involvement in the military service, where they had been on vacation. Every afternoon when the man in the bed by the window could sit up, he would pass the time by describing to his roommate all the thin

17、gs he could see outside the window.The man in the other bed began to live for those one-hour periods where his world would be broadened and enlivened by all the activity and color of the world outside. The window overlooked a park with a lovely lake. Ducks and swans played on the water while childre

18、n sailed their model boats. Young lovers walked arm in arm amidst flowers of every color of the rainbow. As the man by the window described all this in detail, the man on the other side of the room would close his eyes and imagine the picturesque scene. One warm afternoon the man by the window descr

19、ibed a parade passing by. Although the other man couldn't hear the band - he could see it in his mind's eye as the gentleman by the window described it with descriptive words. Days and weeks passed. One morning, the day nurse arrived to bring water for their baths only to find the lifeless b

20、ody of the man by the window, who had died peacefully in his sleep. She was saddened and called the hospital attendants to take the body away. As soon as it seemed appropriate, the other man asked if he could be moved next to the window. The nurse was happy to make the switch, and after making sure

21、he was comfortable, she left him alone. Slowly, painfully, he supported himself up on one elbow to take his first look at the world outside. Finally, he would have the joy of seeing it for himself. He strained to slowly turn to look out the window beside the bed. It faced a blank wall. The man asked

22、 the nurse what could have compelled his deceased roommate who had described such wonderful things outside this window. The nurse responded that the man was blind and could not even see the wall. She said, "Perhaps he just wanted to encourage you."26. Why was the man allowed to sit up? A.

23、Because his bed was next to the only window. B. Because he had to describe what he could see to his fellow patient. C. Because he had to drain the fluid from his lungs. D. Because he wanted to see the parade.27. What does the underlined phrase "on end" mean in the passage? A. continually B

24、. finally C. extremely D. in the end28. Which one of the following is true about the man whose bed was by the window? A. He wanted to cheat the other man. B. He could really see a park. C. He was blind. D. He was a dishonest man.29. How did the man feel about the other man's death? A. sad B. dis

25、appointed C. excited D. not mentioned in the passage30. Which one is the best title for this passage? A. A Blind Man's Scenery B. A Dishonest Man C. Two Man in The Hospital D. The World Outside BIf someone new has moved into your apartment building, its a nice idea to welcome your neighbor. Welc

26、oming a new neighbor can be mutually beneficial. The new person will feel more comfortable and welcome in his or her new apartment and you will potentially make a new friend or acquaintance. Plus, knowing who lives in your building makes everyone more secure. Furthermore, you never know when youll n

27、eed the help of a neighbor when youre in an emergency. Here are some simple ways to welcome a new neighbor.1. Go over and Say HellThe simplest way to welcome a new neighbor is to know on his or her door and introduce yourself. In circumstances like these, a friendly hello cant do any harm. Most peop

28、le appreciate the kind gesture and are open to meeting their neighbors.2. Bring Your New Neighbor a TreatIts pretty common for people to bring baked goods to your new neighbor when he or she moves in. You can easily bake some cookies or brownies and bring them over to your new neighbor. Its a nice g

29、esture that will surely be appreciated.3. Invite Your New Neighbor Over for a Meet and GreetThis is an especially good idea if youre friends with other people in your building. You can arrange tohave a small get-together in one of your apartments where your new neighbor can meet some of the other pe

30、ople in the building. You can invite your new neighbor to come verbally or by leaving a on his or her door. Face-to-face interaction is best.4. Offer Your HelpOffering your help goes hand in hand with a simple introduction, but its a great way to welcome your new neighbor, especially if you meet tha

31、t person on the day he or she is moving in. Offering to help carry some of your new neighbors furniture in is a kind gesture. Beyond that let your new neighbor know that your door is open if he or she ever needs anything. Welcome your new neighbor the way you feel most comfortable. A simple hello in

32、troduction and handshake goes a long way.31. According to the passage, the advantage of having a close neighbor is that_A. you can turn to him or her for help when you are in trouble. B. you can feel safe to live with him or her C. its easier for you to be friends with the other people D. its an eas

33、y way to know about the people around you32. If you want to invite your new neighbor to dinner, the best way is to _ A. ask others to invite him or her for you B. write a note and leave it on his or her door C. tell him or her on the telephone D. make a face-to-face invitation33. What does the autho

34、r really want to tell us by the underlined sentence? A. You wont close your door even when you are out. B. Youd like to offer help any time your neighbor needs it. C. Youd like to lend anything your neighbor needs to him or her. D. Your neighbor can come to your home at any time.34. To welcome a new

35、 neighbor, you can_ a. come up and say hello to him or her b. bring some food and eat with him or her c. introduce your new neighbor to the other people d. help him or her carry furniture when he or she moves in e. make self-introduction and shake hands with him or her A. a, b, c, d B. a, c, d, e C.

36、 b, c, d, e D. a, b, d, e35. What would be the best title for the passage? A How to make friends with your new neighbor B. Having a close neighbor makes you safe C. Simple ways to welcome a new neighbor D. A neighbor is of great help to youCDifferent countries and cultures celebrate the new year in

37、different ways. Many countries still follow the lunar calendar, meaning that their new year often starts in late January or in February. New Year celebrations for some countries ( like China, Vietnam and Korea ) last not one day, but up to two weeks! In the US, many people attend New Year parties. T

38、hey drink champagne, dance, and cheer at the stroke of midnight. Fireworks, which in olden times scared away evil spirits, are very popular throughout the US. US residents often make one or more New Years resolutions, such as promising to quit smoking, lose weight, stop drinking. Most of these resol

39、utions last little longer than a month. In the southern US, many people eat black-eyed peas for good luck in the new year. In Mexico and Venezuela, many people wear red or yellow underwear for good luck. In Brazil, residents wear white clothes for good luck, and in China, they wear red clothes and g

40、ive children red envelopes with money in them. In Iran, people wear brand new clothes on the first day of the new year.In Scotland, homeowners open the front door at midnight to let in the new year, and open the back door to let out the old year. In Switzerland, people kiss each other three times at

41、 midnight. In Spain, people eat 12grapesone per chime as the clock chimes midnight. In Japan, they ring a bell 108 times to get rid of the 108 bad desires that people have. In Korea, they ring a bell 33 times in honor of 33 ancient soldiers.36. How do Americans celebrate their new year. A. They kiss

42、 each three times at the stroke after midnight. B. They use fireworks to scare away evil spirits. C. Men and women make New Years plans together. D. Many people attend New Years parties.37. The underlined word “resolutions” in Paragraph 2 probably means _ A. promises B. solutions C. principles D. be

43、liefs38. In which countries is red regarded as a lucky color? A. Mexico and Brazil B. Mexico and China C. Venezuela and Brazil D. China and Iran39. Which of the following is true about New Years celebrations? A. In Scotland homeowners open the back door at midnight to let in the old year. B. In Swit

44、zerland, people bow to each other three times at midnight C. In Japan, they ring a bell 108 times to get rid of the 108 bad desires. D. In Korea, they ring a bell 33 times in honor of 33 their ancestors40. The best title for the passage would be _A. Different countries have different customsB. Diffe

45、rent customs around the worldC. New activities in America and EuropeD. New Year celebrations around the worldDRachael lives in Wisconsin and has lived there all her life. She is just an average girl; at first when you are around her, she seems to be very shy. If you get to know her, shell start to o

46、pen up but always keeping things to herself. Sports are something that her going, a way to release stress. Usually, you will see Rachael out with friends or just sitting down reading a good book. She takes pride in the fact she can read a whole book in one day, and that she still doesnt consider her

47、self a bookworm.Some people call Rachael strange because of things she does. Shes learned to disregard what other people think because she just doesnt care anymore. She likes to surround herself with people like her so it makes her feel like she is the less strange one in most situations.Rachael wan

48、ts to be two completely different people in her life. A communication journalist for one, she has always wanted to be that person. The second possible career would be a lawyer. Its a huge goal, and one day youll see her doing something she loves.Influenced by her parents, Rachael enjoys listening to

49、 all kinds of music. Rarely, if ever, do you not see her without some sort of music, every morning you see Rachael in her bathroom getting ready for school with her player at maximum volume! Her parents always get mad at her about that, she cant hear them anyway over the music. They dont know that s

50、he uses their surround sound stereo when they are not at home.41. Rachael likes to be with people like her because _ A. she only wants to make friends with the people like her B. many people think she is strange and dont like to be with her C. she knows there are many people who are also strange D.

51、it makes her feel like she is not so strange as people think42. The underlined word “disregard” in Paragraph 3 probably means _A. ignore B. realize C. accept D. mind43. Rachaels parents dont like their daughter to _A. be late for school B. use their surround sound stereoC. like to listen music in th

52、e bathroom D. play music so loudly44. It can be inferred from the passage that _A. Rachael likes to be different from othersB. Rachael never reads books carefullyC. Rachael will be a lawyer in the futureD. Rachaels parents also like music45. The passage mentions the following about Rachael EXCEPT he

53、r _ A. hobby B. personality C. ideal jobs D. appearance第二节 信息匹配（共5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， 请阅读下面关于不同旅游书籍的介绍：A. Jowetts Railway Centers Packed with information about 20 British railway centers, this wonderful book is handwritten and illustrated （图解） throughout with clear hand-drawn ma

54、ps. It is a true collectors piece for those who are in interested in railways.B. The British River Alan Titchmarsh explores 18 rivers, telling their interesting stories with his appreciation of them. A saying from a past age introduces each chapter as his exploration moves across the English country

55、side.C. The Oxford Book of Exploration This is a collection of the writing of explorers through centuries. It describes the feelings and experiences of these adventurers who changed the world through their search for new lands.D. Train Journeys of the World First-hand descriptions of 30 of the worlds most beautiful railway journeys are found together with specially drawn maps and wonderful photographs that show the people and places on the routesE. The Book of French LifeThis beautiful volume contains forty wonderful photographs that show th