2012届高考英语 能力测评试题15

1、课后能力测评(一). 完形填空阅读下面短文，从短文后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。字数：294完成时间：15分钟难度：For twenty years, he had taught this class and no one had ever had the courage to go against him. Sure, some had _1_ in class at times, but no one had _2_ “really gone against him” (you'll see what I mean later). Nobod

2、y would go against him _3_ he had a reputation.Finally the day came. The professor said, “If there is anyone here who still _4_ God, stand up！” The professor and the class of 300 people looked at him, _5_， as he stood up at the back of the classroom. The professor _6_， “You fool！ If God _7_， he coul

3、d keep this piece of chalk from _8_ when it hit the ground！”He proceeded(向前) to _9_ the chalk, but as he did, it slipped out of his fingers, off his shirt cuff (袖口), onto the pleats(皱折) of his trousers, _10_ his leg, and off his shoe. As it hit the ground, it _11_ rolled away, unbroken. The professo

4、r's jaw dropped as he _12_ the chalk. He looked up at the young man and _13_ ran out of the lecture hall.The young man who had stood up proceeded to walk to the front of the room and share his _14_ in Jesus for the next half hour. 300 students _15_ and listened as he told of God's love for t

5、hem and of his _16_ through Jesus.“Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the _17_ to become children of Godchildren born not of _18_ descent(后代), nor of human decision or a husband's _19_， but born of God.”“But he knows the way that I take. _20_ he has tested me

6、, I will come forth as gold.”1. A. agreed B. praised C. argued D. talked 2. A. ever B. even C. already D. willingly 3. A. so B. and C. but D. because 4. A. relies on B. believes in C. cares for D. thinks of 5. A. disappointed B. excitedC. shocked D. satisfied 6. A. shouted B. disagreed C. murmured D

7、. whispered 7. A. appeared B. knew C. existed D. came 8. A. rolling B. breaking C. standing D. moving 9. A. drop B. fetch C. throw D. cut 10. A. up B. down C. on D. above 11. A. simply B. quickly C. luckily D. quietly 12. A. searched for B. found outC. watched over D. stared at 13. A. therefore B. y

8、et C. then D. so 14. A. thought B. bravery C. opinion D. faith 15. A. left B. sat C. stayed D. smiled 16. A. trust B. belief C. mind D. power17. A. right B. family C. time D. way 18. A. human B. natural C. mother's D. social19. A. will B. promise C. regret D. desire 20. A. Where B. ImmediatelyC.

9、 When D. Unless . 阅读理解 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中选出最佳选项。A字数：319完成时间：4分钟难度：“Hey, Dad，” one of my kids asked the other day, “what was your favorite fast food when you were growing up？”“We didn't have fast food when I was growing up，” I informed him. “All the food was slow.”“Come on, seriously. Wh

10、ere did you eat？”“It was a place called home” I explained.“Grandma cooked every day and when Grandpa got home from work, we sat down together at the dining table, and if I didn't like what she put on my plate I was allowed to sit there until I liked it.”By this time, the kid was laughing so hard

11、 I was afraid he was going to suffer serious internal damage, so I didn't tell him the part about how I had to have permission to leave the table. But here are some other things I would have told him about my childhood if I figured his system could have handled it：I was 13 before I tasted my fir

12、st pizza. It was called “pizza pie”. When I bit into it, I burned the roof of my mouth and the cheese slid off, swung down, and plastered itself against my chin. It's still the best pizza I ever had.Pizzas were not delivered to our home. But milk was. Bread and rolls came from the Omar man. All

13、newspapers were delivered by boys and all boys delivered newspapers. I delivered a newspaper, six days a week even when the snow was 18 inches deep. It cost 7 cents a paper, of which I got to keep 2 cents, I had to get up at 4：00 am. every morning. On Saturdays, I had to collect the 42 cents from my

14、 customers. If you grew up in a generation before there was fast food, you may want to share some of these memories with your children or grandchildren. Growing up isn't what it used to be, is it?1. Hearing what the author said, his child probably thought _.A. he was lucky to have fast foodB. it

15、 was unbelievable to live without fast foodC. how happy his own life wasD. his father was joking with him2. When he used to have meals with the adults, the author _.A. had to watch his table mannersB. could choose what he likedC. was not given much freedomD. had to eat everything offered to him3. Wh

16、at do we know about the first pizza the author had?A. It left a good memory on him.B. The author didn't like it at all.C. It was too poorly made.D. He didn't know how to eat it.4. Why did the author talk about his experience of delivering newspapers?A. To show that his family used to be quit

17、e poor.B. To show that children before had to make a living by themselves.C. To show that he had gained a lot from the experience.D. To show that growing experience was quite different before.5. What's the author's attitude towards today's children?A. He thinks they are spoiled.B. He thi

18、nks they are too obsessed with fast food.C. He thinks they should go through some hardship.D. He doesn't give his personal opinion.B字数：326完成时间：4分钟难度：The stereotype (固有观念) of computer scientists as nerds who stay up all night coding and have no social life may be driving women away from the field

19、, according to a new study published this month. This stereotype can be brought to mind based only on the appearance of the environment in a classroom or an office.“When people think of computer science the image that immediately pops into many of their minds is about the computer geek(怪人) surrounde

20、d by such things as computer games, science fiction and junk food，” said Sapna Cheryan, a university of Washington assistant professor of psychology and the study's lead author. “That stereotype doesn't appeal to many women who don't like the portrait of masculinity(男性化)”Cheryan set up f

21、our experiments involving more than 250 female and male students who were not studying computer science to look at possible reasons why the proportion of women in the field is dropping while the proportion of women in such disciplines as biology, mathematics and chemistry is increasing.In the first

22、experiment, students entered a small classroom that either contained objects stereotypically associated with computer science such as Star Trek posters, video game boxes and Coke cans, or non-stereotypical items such as nature posters, art, a dictionary and coffee cups. The students were told to ign

23、ore these objects because the room was being shared with another class. After spending several moments in the classroom, the students filled out questionnaires(调查问卷) that asked about their attitude toward computer science.Women exposed to the stereotypical setup expressed less interest in computer s

24、cience than those who saw the non-stereotypical objects. Men placed in the same situations did not show a similar drop in interest in computer science. Cheryan said this study suggests that a student's choice of classes or a major can be influenced by the appearance of classrooms, halls and offi

25、ces.6. The underlined word “nerds” in Paragraph 1 probably refers to “_”A. dull persons B. active personsC. intelligent persons D. funny persons7. Women are less likely to choose computer science because _.A. it is too difficult for themB. they have wrong understanding of itC. the lifestyle of compu

26、ter scientists turns them awayD. they don't like the social life of computer scientists8. A woman would probably lose interest in computer science when she sees a _.A. Star Trek poster B. nature posterC. dictionary D. coffee cup9. What can influence a woman's choice of classes, according to

27、the passage?A. The contents of computer science.B. The space in the classroom.C. The number of students in the classroom.D. The classroom environment.10. According to the experiment, women are more likely to choose computer science if _.A. it is made more lively and interestingB. they are exposed to

28、 the stereotypical setupC. they see the non-stereotypical objects in the classroomD. they are allowed to learn it without men. 阅读表达阅读下面短文并回答问题(请注意问题后的词数要求)。字数：318完成时间：12分钟难度：1Email has become one of the most efficient ways to communicate with people. The problem is that we use it so much that we oft

29、en misuse it. Some bad habits will affect our ability to communicate properly without our realizing it's happening. Below，_. 2Many people receive dozens of upsetting advertising emails each day. One of the ways we cope with those emails is to glance at the titles of the messages.If it fails to c

30、atch our attention, chances are we'll delete the email. So write a clear title when you send an email. 3If there's one thing that communicating through email has taught us，it is that you can never take back what you have written. When emailing your friends or family or anyone，control your em

31、otions，especially if you're angry. Sending_impolite_words_to_someone_might_help_you_get_something_off_your_chest,_but_you_will_pay_for_it_in_the_future._4Few people enjoy reading long blocks of words，so shorten it and keep it under six or seven sentences. If you must describe every detail of an

32、event，or write an entire chapter to explain something，pick up the phone and call. 5It's important for you to follow the rules of grammar and spelling. The people you're emailing will appreciate your taking the time to write like an adult. Notes such as“r u thr yt？”might work well for a 14-ye

33、ar-old who enjoys text messaging，but emailing deserves more respect. Plus，if you're brief，using the proper grammar and spelling only takes a few seconds. 6When you use emails to communicate with the people in your social network，make sure you use it properly. Over time，you'll discover that y

34、our friends and family look forward to reading your messages. 1. List three suggestions made by the author based on the text. (no more than 20 words)_2. Fill in the blank in the first Paragraph with proper words.(no more than 10 words. )_3. Which sentence in the text is the closest in meaning to the

35、 following one?An uninteresting title means that we are very likely to remove the email without opening it. _4. What is the benefit of using proper grammar and spelling when we write an emill？(no more than 15 words)_5. Translate the underlined sentence in Paragraph 3 into Chinese. _课后能力测评(一).1. 解析：选

36、C。联系空后的转折词but我们知道，尽管有的人“辩论”，但是没有人违抗他。2. 解析：选A。因为他的权威，显然没有人真正地违抗过他。3. 解析：选D。分析语境可知，前后为因果关系。因为他的权威，没有人会违抗他。4. 解析：选B。联系后文“and share his _14_in Jesus for the next half hour”可知，教授问是否有人相信上帝。其他选项中，rely on依靠，care for喜欢，think of考虑，均不符合题意。5. 解析：选C。联系后文“as he stood up at the back of the classroom”可知，教授说完后，有人站了

37、起来，因此大家很吃惊。 “权利”。 18. 解析：选B。联系下文的nor of human decision我们知道，人们不是自然的后代。19. 解析：选A。由文意可知，不是人类的决定，也不是丈夫的意愿。20. 解析：选C。分析句子结构可知，显然空后的内容表达的是时间。. 1. 解析：选B。推理判断题。从文章前五段内容，孩子问作者在哪儿吃饭，听到作者说“在家里”时，孩子大笑可推知：他认为作者在家里吃饭而且不吃快餐简直不可思议。 2. 解析：选C。细节理解题。文章第四段说明：如果不经过大人的允许，作者不能离开饭桌，大人对他有严格的要求。3. 解析：选A。细节理解题。文章倒数第三段说明：作者首次吃

38、比萨，虽然出了点洋相，但仍旧认为那是他吃过的最好的比萨，比萨留给了作者美好的回忆。4. 解析：选D。推理判断题。结合文章最后一段判断，作者叙述自己送报纸的经历是为了说明原先的孩子必须吃苦。更重要的是为了说明：时代不同，人们的成长经历也不一样。5. 解析：选D。推理判断题。综合全文可知：作者仅仅叙述了两代人不同的成长经历，但作者并没有对当今孩子的成长经历发表个人的看法。6. 解析：选A。词义理解题。从文章第一段可知，计算机科学家整天熬夜编程，没有社交活动，因此可断定他们的生活枯燥乏味。7. 解析：选C。细节理解题。从文章第一、二段可知，想到计算机科学，妇女就想到了搞计算机的人枯燥的生活，因此是这

39、种生活方式令女性失去对计算机科学的兴趣。8. 解析：选A。细节理解题。从文章倒数第二段可知，Star Trek poster是与计算机科学紧密相连的物品，因此妇女看到它，就会对计算机科学望而生畏。9. 解析：选D。推理判断题。从文章最后一段可知，教室或办公室的环境布置会影响女性对计算机科学的选择。10. 解析：选C。细节理解题。从文章最后一段可知，没有看到与计算机科学相关物品的女性更容易选择计算机科学。. 1. Choosing a clear title.Being careful with your emotions.Being brief.Following the rules of g

40、rammar and spellings.(写出三个即可)2. there's some advice on how to write emails properly3. If it fails to catch our attention，chances are we'll delete the email. 4. It shows respect and we can leave a good impression on other people.5. 在邮件中写伤人的话可能会使你一吐为快，可是将来你要为此付出代价。必修4课后能力测评(二). 完形填空阅读下面短文，从短文后

41、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。字数：348完成时间：15分钟难度：Try It a Different WayBobby Moresco grew up in New York's Hell's Kitchen, a tough working-class neighborhood on Manhattan's West Side. By tradition he _1_ have been, like his father or like most of his childhood pals, a construction wor

42、ker or a policeman. But he wanted _2_. Attracted by the bright lights from the time Bobby was a teen, he tried to act. “I wasn't a _3_ actor, but I had a driving need to do something _4_ with my life，” he says.He moved to Hollywood, promising to find his _5_. But he didn't make _6_. For almo

43、st 10 years, he drove a taxi and worked as a waiter, _7_ at an actors' workshop that he opened in Hollywood. But Moresco kept working at his _8_ career.In 1983 his younger brother was murdered in a mob-linked killing. Moresco moved back to his _9_ neighborhood. In 1988 he finally wrote a play th

44、at was _10_ to his life. Called Half-Deserted Streets, it was based on his brother's _11_ and staged at a small theater. A Hollywood producer _12_ to see it and asked him to work on a screenplay.His _13_ grew, and he got enough assignments to move back to Hollywood. However, it was never easy. B

45、y 2003, he was _14_ out of work and out of cash _15_ he got a call from Paul Haggis, a director who had befriended him. The two worked on the script but every studio _16_ it down. Moresco believed so _17_ in the script that he borrowed money, and sold his house. At last the writers found an independ

46、ent film producer who would take a chance.The movie, Crash, _18_ into the theaters in May 2005, and quietly became both a hit and a critical success. It won three Academy AwardsBest Picture, Best Film Editing and Best Writing.At the age of 54, Bobby Moresco became an _19_ success. “If you have somet

47、hing you want to do in life, don't think about the problems，” he says, “think about the _20_ to get it done. ”1. A. must B. should C. can D. need 2. A. over B. far C. out D. up 3. A. simple B. strict C. firm D. good 4. A. different B. impressive C. effective D. special 5. A. occasion B. treasure

48、 C. fortune D. possibility 6. A. it B. one C. this D. that7. A. communicating B. entertainingC. practicing D. volunteering 8. A. afforded B. chosen C. respected D. offered 9. A. early B. worn C. old D. passed 10. A. turned B. pointed C. belonged D. related 11. A. arresting B. injuring C. killing D.

49、shooting 12. A. advised B. happened C. intended D. planned 13. A. influence B. ambition C. success D. reputation 14. A. again B. even C. finally D. still15. A. before B. when C. since D. while 16. A. let B. looked C. took D. turned 17. A. strongly B. hardly C. deeply D. bravely 18. A. moved B. slipp

50、ed C. fell D. put 19. A. effortless B. enjoyable C. overnight D. optimistic 20. A. ways B. lines C. manners D. actions . 阅读理解 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中选出最佳选项。A字数：331完成时间：5分钟难度：Every Sunday morning, as most people line up outside neighborhood breakfast spots, watch TV news shows, or head for church

51、, Chloris NoelkeOlson is tuning up her fiddle. She's preparing to enjoy bluegrass music the oldfashioned way: with friends, at home, for free.“To be able to play with other people face to face and have that sort of connection, it's spiritual，” Ms. NoelkeOlson said of the weekly house concert

52、s in Chicago she participates in. “It's like a good conversation with instrumentssomething that doesn't seem to happen much anymore because everyone is blabbering(饶舌) on their cell phones.”She is among a growing group of Americans who are finding it pleasant to unplug from the digital grid,

53、at least temporarily. While there is no exact data to track how many people are forming knitting groups, hosting house concerts, or organizing family game nights, it is possible to connect the dots between the rising price of entertainment and the rising sales of board games (棋类游戏) and craft supplie

54、s.Between 2007 and 2008, the prices for restaurant meals, concert tickets, and movie tickets all increased. At the same time, board games sales rose 6 percent, while total toy sales decreased 3 percent.These trends are expected to continue because of the struggling economy. Instead of outfitting the

55、ir homes with expensive home entertainment systems, consumers are more likely to be interfacing the old-fashioned way: eye-to-eye. Families are rediscovering ways to come together that have nothing to do with high tech.“People are turning inward to build in enjoyment time for family and home”， said Linda Bettencourt, an interior designer in San Francisco whose clients typically live in million-dollar homes. Over the past six months, Ms. Bettencourt has been hired to redesign living spaces to foster the kind of connectivity that