2012年西城区高考二模_英语试题及答案

1、北京市西城区2012年高三二模试卷 2012.521. I have watched you two for the past ten minutes and _ of you has done any work in that time.A. neitherB. eitherC. noneD. both22. -Do you think he will send you a card? - Yes, if he _ on holiday. A. go B. goesC. will goD. went23. What we can learn from the story is _ you m

2、ustnt blame children for the mistakes of their parents.A. where B. whatC. whetherD. that 24._ power, turn off the hot water after you are done showering.A. SaveB. Saving C. SavedD. To save25. Builders use soft wood in the construction of small boats _ it is flexible.A. afterB. unlessC. becauseD. whi

3、le26. The baby bird is at the stage _ it is ready to leave the nest. A. that B. which C. when D. what27.-How long did you own your first car? -We _ it for six months before it was stolen.A. had ownedB. ownedC. has ownedD. would own28. Tom called customer service to question _ his credit card bill wa

4、s so high.A. whetherB. whyC. howD. when29. A person, when _, can often do what is normally beyond his ability.A. challengedB. challengesC. challengingD. to challenge30. -Did you hear about the hero who rescued the child from the burning building?-Yes. What do you think most people _ if they were in

5、a similar situation? A. will do B will have done. C. would do D. would have done31. _ this advertisement several times, I decided to apply for the marketing manager position.A. ReadB. ReadingC. To read D. Having read 32. -You may hear some complaining, but you must deal with it.-Yes, I am fully prep

6、ared for whatever anyone _ say. A. can B. might C. must D. should 33.The meeting began two hours ago and because no decision _, we will continue our discussion tomorrow.A. has madeB. had madeC. has been madeD. had been made34. Engineering is _ challenging course of study that requires _ thorough und

7、erstanding of mathematics and science. A. the; a B. a; the C. 不填; 不填 D. a; a 35. Can I have your business number? - You can call me, free of charge, _66887790.A. atB. byC. withD. forTheres always been a debate on whether human beings are born good or bad. Depending on how you view the world, you can

8、 think of all the crimes and injustice and conclude that were bad, so we need a system of laws to keep us in check. However, there are also a lot of stories of good deeds. I think were all born good.Today, I took a trip to South Bend to attend my friends wedding reception. I had 36 the night before

9、at the forecast and it said we were going to get about 3 inches of snow, so I thought, “Thats not so 37 .” I set out on my journey and it was completely clear until I 38 to get towards Niles, M1I was 39 with this ominous (不祥的)cloud. I thought to myself, “Hmm, this cant be a good 40 .” Soon enough, t

10、he highway became a snow-packed wall of white. I should have remembered that such severe changes in _41_ are common in this part of America. I then tried to get to the populous area of South Bend and got 42 in the snow, 43 to turn left onto a street. I 44 for 20 minutes to dig myself out with only a

11、 scraper(刮刀).It wasnt a very 45 street, so I didnt see many people. Just as I was starting to give up, a few people stopped by my car and then helped push me out of the snow bank. It was one person at first, and then a few others. Then, on the way to my destination, another lady got stuck. 46 , I go

12、t out and was 47 to offer the same help that I had received. At least five others joined me in my 48 to get her car unstuck. It is kind of storm that makes roads un-drivable. South Bend 49 up getting over 3 feet of snow.In these 50 of kindness though, I was once again 51 of my belief that that all p

13、eople are born good. These people didnt have to stop and help me out. They ran the 52 of having their own cars stuck. Even for myself, it was a(an) 53 reaction to get out and push the ladys car out too. I didnt think about it 54 a second.I believe these situations really helped remind me that this w

14、orld is a good place. Real life situations can 55 good deeds. It happened today, and it will happen again and again.36. A. spentB. checkedC. observedD. looked37. A. lateB. coldC. badD. far38.A. hopedB. stoppedC. startedD. planned39. A. concernedB. metC. involvedD. pointed40. A. wayB. eventC. resultD

15、. sign41. A. weatherB. directionC. positionD. system42. A. frozenB. stuckC. hurtD. lost43. A. attemptingB. needingC. realizingD. having44. A. waitedB. stayedC. insistedD. struggled45. A. longB. smoothC. busyD. quiet46. A. ImmediatelyB. CarefullyC. EventuallyD. Obviously47. A. requestedB. attractedC.

16、 inspiredD. convinced48. A. effortsB. group C. donationD. spirits49. A. madeB. endedC. cameD. grew50. A. attitudesB. charactersC. mannersD. acts51. A. informedB. remindedC. warnedD. told52. A. favorB. courseC. admireD. risk53. A. automaticB. generousC. valuableD. accurate54. A. withB. byC. forD. in5

17、5. A. findB. produceC. happenD. judgeA Its still there, the Vietnamese school where my brother and I used to go. Even with a new coat of paint and the high wire fence, the school I knew ten years ago remains the same.Every day at 5 p.m., instead of flying kites with our friends, my brother and I had

18、 to go to Vietnamese school. No amount of kicking, screaming, or arguing could stop my mother, who was determined to have us learn the language of our culture. She held us by the collar and walked with us the seven long, hilly blocks from our home to school, leaving our tearful faces before the fron

19、t of the school. We all sat in little chairs in a big empty room, which had a slight smell of old clothes that had been stored for a long time. I hated that smell. There was a stage far to the right, with an American flag on one side and the flag of the Republic of Vietnam on the other side. Althoug

20、h the school mainly taught language - speaking, reading, dictation - the lessons always began with an exercise in politeness. With the entrance of the teacher, the best student would tap a bell and everyone would get up, and say in Vietnamese, How are you, teacher? The language always made me embarr

21、assed. More often than not, I had tried to separate myself from the loud voice that followed me whenever I went to the American supermarket outside our area. The voice belonged to my grandmother, a small old woman who could shout louder than anyone on the street. Her Vietnamese was quick, it was lou

22、d, it was not beautiful. In our area, the comings and goings of hundreds of Vietnamese on their daily tasks sounded crazy. I did not want to be thought of as being mad, as talking stupid. When I spoke English, people nodded at me, smiled and encouraged me. Even Vietnamese people would laugh and say

23、that Id do well in life.My brother was even stricter than I about speaking English. He was especially cruel towards my mother, scolding her for her poor English. Bits of Vietnamese were often mixed in her conversation. After two years of struggle, I finally divorced my culture. I was permitted to st

24、op Vietnamese school. I thought of myself as American. At last, I thought I was one of you; I wasnt one of them. Sadly, I am only an American. 56. What can be learned from the passage?A. The authors brother liked learning Vietnamese.B. The authors mother taught him English at home.C. The author didn

25、t like learning Vietnamese when he was young.D. The authors mother put her sons in a language school in Vietnam.57. The author often felt embarrassed because _.A. his Vietnamese was not beautiful enoughB. he could not fly kites like other kids at schoolC. his grandma spoke Vietnamese loudly in publi

26、cD. his mother always treated him rudely in the market58. It can be inferred from the last paragraph that the author feels _. A. scared B. peaceful C. satisfied D. regretful59. Whats the theme of the passage?A.It is important to adapt to a new environment.B.It is important to appreciate your own cul

27、ture.C.It is important to remember your childhood.D. It is important to learn a foreign language.BDear Bobby Brune: Children learn best when theyre having fun. “Jungle Gym Jimmy” is an article for parents and children that teaches playground safety and shows how simply playing can promote good healt

28、h and fitness. The tips are given through the funny voice of the “tour guide” on the playground, seven-year-old Jimmy. By listening to Jimmy, children learn how to use the equipment safely and how to get the most fun out of a day on the playground. As a Kid Talk subscriber for the last seven years,

29、I am very familiar with your publication, and feel this article would be a positive addition to the “I Can Do It” section of the magazine. The article is 2,114 words, and has been divided into categories in a way that holds childrens interest. Being a mother of four children and using our home as a

30、meeting place for most of the neighborhood, Ive had the opportunity to test and confirm that the fun and easy “exercises” offered here are not only effective but are los of fun for kids. Ive been writing childrens stories and articles for several years and have had many of my stories published in Ki

31、ds Know Best, a small newspaper that the Cinder Primary School publishes each month. Im also a founding member of the “Right On Baby” editorial group which publishes a monthly e-zine for parents with newborns, and Im a contributing editor to “Write Now,” an online site that teaches creative writing.

32、 Thank you for your time. Sincerely, Claudia Parker60. The author has written this letter to a _.A. magazine B. website C. newspaper D. primary school61. By writing the third paragraph, the writer wants to show that she_.A. is experienced in writing articles for childrenB. writes lots of articles ab

33、out her own children C. often reads different stories for her childrenD. is good at designing activities for children.62. The purpose of the letter is to _.A. open a new section in a publication for parentsB. start a game to promote good health and fitnessC. organize a class teaching children how to

34、 play safelyD. recommend an article on how to have fun on the playground C Movie ExtrasWould you mind lying in a coffin(棺材)? Would you shave your head? Are you willing to take out your false teeth?These are just a few of the questions Anne Marie Stewart and her staff sometimes ask the talent who ser

35、ve as non-speaking extras in special films, television series, and made-for-TV movies produced in Toronto.Of course, the majority of extra calls are for more ordinary people, and Stewart has a list of about 650 registered extras. Crowd scenes, which are common, call for everyday people of all ages,

36、ethnic backgrounds, and sizes.Over at Movie People, last-minute requests are not unusual. We got a request once for an entire brass band of 30 people. They wanted it within the hour, said manager Yvonne McCartney. Another time, the company got a last-minute request for a newborn baby. We found a bab

37、y that was three weeks premature, said Jonathan Aiken, an owner of the company.Then there was the worried call from a casting director whose Star got doggone stubborn one day and decided to just lie down and not work. The director needed a replacement dog, fast. We got them two in one hour. said Aik

38、en. It was a matter of good connections and fast phone work. The eight phone lines needed to make 350 to 400 calls a day are one of Movie Peoples major expenses.Phone lines are the only way to stay in touch with casting directors and extras; but the latter are a group not necessarily interested in a

39、 long-term relationship. Most extra jobs pay only $7 an hour (with a six-hour minimum), while most agencies charge an annual $75 registration fee and get 10 to 15 per cent of extras earnings. Its no wonder that the turnover rate is fairly high.Some people who are between jobs do extra work as a temp

40、orary measure, said McCartney. But professionals, such as lawyers, also do the work because its interesting. Others with flexible jobs have a desire to do something different. Some homemakers want to get out of the house and onto a movie set. Moneys not the motivating reason.One of the first things

41、I say to people who walk in and ask about being an extra is, You have to be available, said a person at Karen Clifton Agency. Inc. The next thing I say is, You cant make a living at this. ”63. What kind of people are movie extras? A. TV series makers. B. Casting directors. C. Non-professional movie

42、actors. D. Agents for movie stars.64. According to the passage, movie extras should _. A. have special talents B. have a flexible schedule C. make good connections D. make hundreds of phone calls daily65. Why do white collar workers most probably like to be movie extras?A. They want to make more mon

43、ey. B. They want to start a career in acting.C. They think their regular job is boring.D. They think being on the stage is enjoyable.66. The underlined word “turnover” in the sixth paragraph probably means _.A. business profit B. the loss of staff C. market demand D. operation expenses DIn the face

44、of tragedy(悲剧), you must of course let yourself feel: Cry without holding back, shake with fear, yell out in anger, accept and follow your feelings. This is part of the wise approach to tragedy: The Upward Path the feeling of emotions(情感), the acceptance of them, and the coupling of the emotional mi

45、nd with wisdom. Along this path, youll take the experience no matter how sad or upsetting as a learning event, just as all other points on your journey will prove to be. While tragic, you must recognize this is still a chance for all involved to grow. You should let both sadness and joy, fear and co

46、urage, dark and light fill your world, and learn to find your steady, calm center in the midst of the opposing forces. This is the Upward Path. Use the event as a chance to gain balance and discover wisdom the wisdom of love and of letting go, of non-attachment and non-resistance, and using this exp

47、erience to eventually help others in need of guidance.Being able to relate to others who have also experienced tragedy and inspire in them hope of recovery, and of moving forward is perhaps the greatest gift you can receive from tragedy. Turn the negative into positive, the pain into connection. Aft

48、er youve taken appropriate time to be sad, to feel your own pain, you should make it your work, your goal, your purpose to connect with others who need help. Show them how youve experienced feelings, achieved balance, and gained wisdom that you would never have otherwise had the chance to learn.Feel

49、, but do not Feed on tragedy. Rather, let it inspire you to go beyond the person who you were before. With demise comes renewal, so let this loss be also your rebirth. No matter how hopeless it seems, no matter how difficult this becomes, you have the power to transform yourself into someone greater

50、 than you ever knew you could be. 67. When following the Upward Path, the person facing tragedy should _. A. free his emotions B. hold back all his feelings C. fill his world with positive ideasD. give in to tragedy and all opposing forces68. According to the author, the greatest gift one gets from

51、tragedy is being able to _. A. seek solutions from others B. understand and help others C. stay calm and resist change D. forgive others and move on69. The underlined word “demise” in the last paragraph probably means _. A. sorrowB. problemC. difficultyD. death 70. The purpose of the passage is to _

52、. A. analyze the causes of tragedy B. tell people how to prevent tragedy C. suggest a way of dealing with tragedy D. encourage people to build friendship after tragedyPlanking: a brief historyThe rules are simple: you must lie face down, palms(手掌) flat against your sides, with your feet together and

53、 pointing at the ground. Points are awarded for an original location and for the number of onlookers and participants involved. _71_ Without a photo, youre just a person lying down. This is planking, described variously as a global participatory art project, a meaningless internet craze.It began 14

54、years ago with a pair of bored kids. Gary Clarkson, then 15, and his friend Christian Langdon, 12, would perform the plank in public places, amusing one another and puzzling onlookers. _72_ The game was a pointless way for the boys to pass the time. As Clarkson puts it: It was just a really stupid, random thing to do.For its first 10 years planking spread very slowly, from Clarkson and Langdon to their friends at school and, after a while, on to other kids from the neighborhood. _73_ Soo