浙江省衢州一中2013届高三第二次检测英语试题(缺答案)

1、衢州一中2013届高三第二次检测英语试题第I 卷第一部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节：单项填空（共20小题；每小题0.5分，满分10分）从A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。1.Shouldnt someone go and pick up the clothes at the laundry? They were ready three hours ago. _A. Its very kind of you. B. Dont look at me, Mom!C. Thanks anyway. D. Sounds good.2. Cu

2、rious people are still in _ search of the amber room, _ wonder of the world.A. the; the B. /; the C. the; a D. /; a3. The international agreement, _ to encourage children not to smoke and help them kick the habit, was signed on February 27.A. intending B. intended C. being intended D. to intend4. Sc

3、ientific researches show that to _ a language one had better often get exposed to it. A. acquire B. access C. acknowledge D. assess5. You cant stay in the dorm until this weekend, by which time it _.A. was being painted B. has been painted C. will have been painted D. is being painted6. The worked w

4、ent on with his work_ he had left it the day before yesterday.A. which B. that C. when D. where7. It is an urgent message. Can you see to_ that the fax goes this afternoon?A. some B. any C. others D. it 8. Leaves are found on all kinds of trees, but they vary greatly_ size and shape.A. on B. from C.

5、 by D. in9. The charity aims to provide assistance to people_ .A. in favor B. in particular C. in public D. in need10. The question came up at the meeting _ we can find the right man to be in charge of the issue.A. whether B. what C. that D. who11. The manager was concerned to hear that two of his t

6、rusted workers _. A. will leaveB. are leaving C. have leftD. were leaving12. He smiled politely _ Mary apologized for her drunken friends. A. asB. if C. unlessD. though13. What do you think of Peter? He _ be really difficult to get along with even though hes a nice person in general.A. shall B. shou

7、ld C. can D. must14. Mr. Smith doesnt like all that empty talk between Susan and Joan, which hethinks will definitely get them _.A. anywhereB. anythingC. nowhereD. nothing15. The mountain, from _ top visitors can enjoy a wonderful view, will attract lots of tourists.A. which B. whose C. its D. that1

8、6. If we _ adequate preparations, the conference wouldnt have been so successful. A. havent made B. wouldnt makeC. didnt make D. hadnt made17. His answer was so confusing that I could hardly make any _ of it at all.A. meaningB. senseC. ideaD. significance18. During the rush hour, we got_ in the traf

9、fic jam on our way back home.A. held upB. held backC. held outD. held on 19.Chemical pollution will bring about a threat to agriculture and food chain, and _ to human health.A. frequentlyB. significantlyC. steadilyD. consequently20. Look, here comes your dream girl. Invite her to dance._.What if she

10、 refuses me?A. I dont know. B. Why me? C. With pleasure. D. So what?第二节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）阅读下面短文,掌握其大意，然后从21 40各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。21. A. lonely B. small C. remote D. familiar22. A. kept B. washed C. watched D. serviced23. A. agreed B. planned C. determined D. promised24. A. village B. c

11、ommunity C. garage D. theater25. A. However B. Then C. Therefore D. Still26. A. realized B. found out C. thought D. figured out27. A. went B. ran C. walked D. hurried28. A. started B. left C. arrived D. come29. A. word B. face C. look D. appearance30. A. anxious B. sorry C. happy D. disappointed31.

12、A. turn up B. drive out C. go away D. come out32. A. picked out B. picked up C. brought D. found33. A. ashamed B. frightened C. nervous D. surprised34. A. nervousness B. sadness C. silence D. thought35. A. you B. myself C. me D. yourself36. A. where B. how C. why D. when37. A. meaningless B. useless

13、 C. helpless D. worthless38. A. asked B. persuaded C. pleaded D. followed39. A. physical B. practical C. personal D. natural40. A. indeed B. always C. also D. almost第二部分：阅读理解（第一节20小题，第二节5小题；每小题2分，满分50分）第一节，阅读下列材料，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出一个最佳选项。AGrown-ups are often surprised by how well they remember so

14、mething they learned as children but have never practiced ever since. A man who has not had a chance to go swimming for years can still swim as well as ever when he gets back in the water. He can get on a bicycle after many years and still ride away. He can play catch and hit a ball as well as his s

15、on. A mother who has not thought about the words for years can teach her daughter the poem that begins Twinkle, twinkle, little star or remember the story of Cinderella or Goldilocks and the Three Bears. One explanation is the law of overlearning , which can be stated as follows: Once we have learne

16、d something, additional learning trials(尝试)increase the length of time we will remember it.In childhood we usually continue to practice such skills as swimming, bicycle riding, and playing baseball long after we have learned them. We continue to listen to and remind ourselves of words such as Twinkl

17、e, twinkle, little star and childhood tales such as Cinderella and Goldilocks. We not only learn but overlearn.The multiplication tables(乘法口诀表)are an exception to the general rule that we forget rather quickly the things that we learn in school, because they are another of the things we overlearn in

18、 childhood.The law of overlearning explains why cramming(突击学习)for an examination, though it may result in a passing grade, is not a satisfactory way to learn a college course. By cramming, a student may learn the subject well enough to get by on the examination, but he is likely soon to forget almos

19、t everything he learned. A little overlearning, on the other hand, is really necessary for ones future development.41. What is the main idea of paragraph I?A. People remember well what they learned in childhood.B. Children have a better memory than grown-ups.C. Poem reading is a good way to learn wo

20、rds.D. Stories for children arc easy to remember.42. The author explains the law of overlearning by_.A. presenting research findingsB. setting down general rulesC. making a comparisonD. using examples43. According to the author, being able to use multiplication tables is_.A. a result of overlearning

21、B. a special case of crammingC. a skill to deal with math problemsD. a basic step towards advanced studies44. What does the word “they” in Paragraph 4 refer to?A. Commonly accepted rules. B. The multiplication tables.C. Things easily forgotten. D. School subjects.45. What is the authors opinion on c

22、ramming?A. It leads to failure in college exams.B. Its helpful only in a limited way.C. Its possible to result in poor memory.D. It increases students learning interest.BABOUT LIPITORLipitor is a prescription medicine. Along with diet and exercise, it lowers “bad” cholesterol(胆固醇) in your blood. It

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27、 some blood tests.HOW TO TAKE LIPITOR DO：Take Lipitor as prescribed by your doctor.Try to eat heart-healthy foods while you take Lipitor.Take Lipitor at any time of day, with or without food.If you miss a dose(一剂), take it as soon as you remember. But if it has been more than 12 hours since your mis

28、sed dose, wait. Take the next dose at your regular time. Dont：Do not change or stop your dose before talking to your doctor. Do not start new medicines before talking to your doctor. 46. What is a major function of Lipitor?A. To help quit smoking. B. To control blood pressure. C. To improve unhealth

29、y diet. D. To lower “bad” cholesterol. 47. Taking Lipitor is helpful for _. A. breast-feeding women B. women who are pregnantC. adults having heart disease D. teenagers with liver problems48. If it has been over 12 hours since you missed a dose, you should _. A. change the amount of your next dose B

30、. eat more when taking your next doseC. have a dose as soon as you remember D. take the next dose at your regular time49. Which of the following is a common side effect of taking Lipitor?A. Face swelling. B. Upset stomach. C. Kidney failure. D. Muscle weakness. 50. What is the main purpose of the pa

31、ssage?A. To teach patients ways for quick recovery. B. To present a report on a scientific research. C. To show the importance of a good lifestyle. D. To give information about a kind of medicine.CWhy should mankind explore space? Why should money, time and effort be spent exploring and researching

32、something with so few apparent benefits? Why should resources be spent on space rather than on conditions and people on Earth? These are questions that, understandably, are very often askedPerhaps the best answer lies in our genetic makeup（基因构成）as human beingsWhat drove our ancestors to move from th

33、e trees into the plains, and on into all possible areas and environments? The wider the spread of a species, the better its chance of survivalPerhaps the best reason for exploring space is this genetic tendency to expand wherever possibleNearly every successful civilization has explored, because by

34、doing so, any dangers in surrounding areas can be identified and prepared forWithout knowledge, we may be completely destroyed by the dangerWith knowledge, we can lessen its effectsExploration also allows minerals and other potential resources to be foundEven if we have no immediate need of them, th

35、ey will perhaps be useful later. Resources may be more than physical possessionsKnowledge or techniques have been acquired through exploration. The techniques may have medical applications which can improve the length or quality of our livesWe have already benefited from other spin-offs including im

36、provements in earthquake prediction, in satellites for weather forecasting and in communications systemsEven non-stick pans and mirrored sunglasses are by-products （副产品）of technological developments in the space industry!While many resources are spent on what seems a small return, the exploration of

37、 space allows creative, brave and intelligent members of our species to focus on what may serve to save us While space may hold many wonders and explanations of how the universe was formed or how it works, it also holds dangers. The danger exists, but knowledge can help human being to survive. Witho

38、ut the ability to reach out across space, the chance to save ourselves might not existWhile Earth is the only planet known to support life, surely the adaptive ability of humans would allow us to live on other planets. It is true that the lifestyle would be different, but human life and cultures hav

39、e adapted in the past and surely could in the future51Why does the author mention the questions in Paragraph1?ATo express his doubtsBTo compare different ideasCTo introduce points for discussionDTo describe the conditions on Earth52What is the reason for exploring space based on Paragraph2?AHumans a

40、re nature-born to do soBHumans have the tendency to fightCHumans may find new sources of foodDHumans dont like to stay in the same place53The underlined word “spin-offs” in Paragraph 4 probably refers to_Asurvival chances Bpotential resourcesCunexpected benefits Dphysical possessions54What makes it

41、possible for humans to live on other planets?AOur genetic makeup BResources on the earthCThe adaptive ability of humans DBy-products in space exploration55Which of the statements can best sum up the passage?ASpace exploration has created many wondersBSpace exploration provided the best value for mon

42、eyCSpace exploration can benefit science and technology.DSpace exploration may help us avoid potential problems on Earth.DShay asked, “Do you think theyll let me play?” Shays father knew that most of the boys would not want someone like Shay on their team, but the father also understood that if his

43、son, mentally and physically disabled, were allowed to play, it would give him a much-needed sense of belonging and some confidence.Shays father approached one of the boys on the field and asked if Shay could play, not expecting much. The boy looked around and said, “Were losing by six runs (分) and

44、the game is in the eighth inning (局).I guess he can be on our team and well try to put him in to bat in the final inning.Shay struggled over to the teams bench and put on a team shirt with a broad smile and his father had a small tear in his eye and warmth in heart. The boys saw the fathers joy at h

45、is son being accepted.In the bottom of the eighth inning, Shays team scored a few runs but was still behind by three. In the top of the final inning, Shay put on a glove and played in the field. Even though no hits came his way, he was obviously joyful just to be in the game and on the field. In the

46、 bottom of the final inning, Shays team scored again. Now, Shay was scheduled to be next at bat. Would they let Shay bat and give away their chance to win the game?Surprisingly, Shay was given the bat. Everyone knew that a hit was almost impossible. The first pitch (投) came and Shay missed. The pitc

47、her again took a few steps forward to throw the ball softly towards Shay. As the pitch came in, Shay swung at the ball and hit a slow ground ball right back to the pitcher.The pitcher could have easily thrown the ball to the first baseman and Shay would have been out and that would have been the end

48、 of the game .Instead, the pitcher threw the ball right over the head of the first baseman, beyond the reach of all teammates, The audience and the players from both teams started screaming, “Shay, run to first! ” Never in his life had Shay ever run that far but made it to first base, wide-eyed and

49、shocked.Everyone should, “Run to second!” Catching his breath, Shay awkwardly ran towards second. By the time Shay rounded towards second base, the smallest guy on their team, who had a chance to be the hero for his team for the first time, could have thrown the ball to the second baseman, but he un

50、derstood the pitchers intentions and he too intentionally threw the ball high and far over the third basemans head.All were screaming，“Shay，Shay，Shay，all the way Shay.” Shay reached third base when one opposing player ran to help him and shouted, “Shay, run to third.” As Shay rounded third, all were

51、 on their feet, crying, “Shay, run home！”Shay ran to home, stepped on the home base and was cheered as the hero who won the game for his team.That day, the boys from both teams helped bring a piece true love and humanity into this world. Shay didnt make it to another summer and died that winter, hav

52、ing never forgotten being the hero and making his father so happy and coming home and seeing his mother tearfully hug her little hero of the day!56. Not expecting much, Shays father still asked the boy if Shay could play, mainly because the father _.A. noticed some of the boys on the field were hesi

53、tatingB. guessed his presence would affect the boys decisionC. learned some of the boys on the field knew Shay wellD. understood Shay did need a feeling of being accepted57. In the bottom of the final inning Shay was given the bat because the boys _.A. believed they were sure to win the game B. woul

54、d like to help Shay enjoy the gameC. found Shay was so eager to be a winner D. fell forced to give Shay another chance58. The smallest boy threw the ball high and far over the third basemans head, probably because that boy _.A. was obviously aware of the pitchers purposeB. looked forward to winning the game for his teamC. failed to throw the ball to the second basemanD. saw that Shay already reached second base5