广东省广州市海珠区2012届高三综合测试（二）（英语）.doc

1、高考资源网（） 您身边的高考专家 2011.10 本试卷共15页，四大题，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，并用2B铅笔在答题卡上的相应位置填涂考生号。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；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。不按以上要求作答的答案无效。I.

2、语言知识及应用 (共两节，满分45分)第一节 完形填空 (共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分)What is intelligence, anyway? When I was in the army I received an intelligence test that all soldiers took, and, against 1 of 100, scored 160.Actually, though, such scores dont simply mean that I am very good at answering the type of academic questions

3、. For instance, I had an auto-repair man once, who, on these intelligence tests, could not 2 have scored more than 80. Yet, when anything went wrong with my car, I turned to him and he always 3 it. And I have an uneasy feeling he had something there.1. A. a total B. an exam C. a numberD. an average

4、2. A. always B. possiblyC. certainly D. frequently 3. A. fixed B. checked C. drove D. changed 4. A. answered B. replied C. designed D. tried 5. A. teacher B. doctor C. winner D. fool 6. A. brains B. effort C. hands D. attention 7. A. lies B. jokes C. truth D. tales 8. A. cuttingB. hammering C. wavin

5、g D. circling 9. A. nodded B. raised C. shook D. turned10. A. broughtB. packed C. sent D. sold11. A. WhatB. How C. Who D. Which 12. A. imaginationB. hand C. voice D. information13. A. tryingB. proving C. practising D. examining14. A. right now B. right away C. for sure D. for instance15. A. clear B.

6、 silly C. slow D. smart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标号为1625的相应位置上。USA High School ProgramThe CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange) USA High School program sponsors international high school students from more than 55 nat

7、ionalities to attend school and live 16 American host families each year. The challenge is 17 (find) a way to educate future global citizens through more than textbooks and movies. We at CIEE believe that learning is about the relationships between people, and that international educational exchange

8、 is 18 (good) way to promote mutual understanding between people around the world. We cant do it without schools like yours 19 make it possible to have this global cultural exchange. We thank you for your diligence in continuing with this important job with 20 . Together, we can make a difference in

9、 the world. At CIEE, we make it our goal to select high quality students for our program. We evaluate each students 25 (motivate) for the program, academic history, and English ability, so that each student can have a productive and successful experience at your host school.II. 阅读理解 (共两节，满分50分)第一节 阅

10、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。ABack in the fifteenth century, in a tiny village near Nuremberg, lived a family with eighteen children. In spite of the hopeless condition, two of the children, Albrecht Durer and Albert, had a dream. They both wanted to pursue their t

11、alent for art. After many long discussions, the two boys finally worked out an agreement. They would toss a coin. The loser would go down into the nearby mines and, with his earnings, support his brother who attended the academyThen, when that brother who won the toss completed his studies, in four

12、years, he would support the other brother at the academy. Tossing a coin, Albrecht Durer won and went off to NurembergAlbert went down into the dangerous mines and, for the next four years, supported his brother, whose work at the academy was almost an immediate sensation（轰动）. By the time he graduat

13、ed, he had earned considerable fees for his outstanding works. When the young artist returned to his village, the Durer family held a festive dinner to celebrate Albrechts triumphant（胜利的）homecomingAlbrecht drank a toast to his beloved brother for the years of sacrifice(牺牲) that had enabled him to co

14、mplete his dream. “And now, Albert, blessed brother of mine, now it is your turnNow you can go to Nuremberg to look for your dream, and I will take care of you”Tears streaming down his pale face, Albert sobbed, “NonoIt is too late for meLooklook at what four years in the mines have done to my hands！

15、The bones in every finger have been broken at least once, and lately I have been suffering from arthritis（关节炎）so badly in my right hand that I cannot even hold a glass to return your toast, much less draw delicate lines with a pen or a brush” 26. Why did the two brothers work out the agreement？A. Th

16、ey were so curious as to make a jokeB. Their family couldnt afford the academyC. One of the brothers was supposed to go into minesD. They wanted to support the other sisters and brothers27. The underlined word “whose” in Para. 2 refers to A. the Durer familys B. the miners C. Alberts D. Albrechts28.

17、 Which of the following statements is NOT true about Albrecht Durer？A. He began to earn his living after graduationB. He did perfectly well at the academyC. He wanted his brother to go to the academyD. He created great masterpieces29. Which of the following is the correct order of the story？a. Albre

18、cht went to Nurembergb. Albert supported his brotherc. The Durer family held a festive dinnerd. Albrecht drew his brothers injured handse. The brothers tossed a coinA. b, a, c, d, e B. a, e, c, d, b C. e, a, c, b, d D. e, a, b, c, d30. What can we learn from the story？A. One can achieve success simp

19、ly on his ownB. Any success requires the help of othersC. Its other people who contribute to ones successD. Nobody could succeed without good guidance BPublic goods are those products from whose enjoyment nobody can be effectively excluded. Everybody is free to enjoy the benefits of these commoditie

20、s, and one persons utilization（利用） does not reduce the possibilities of anybody elses enjoying the same good. It is no easy task to determine the social costs and social benefits associated with a public good. There is no practicable way of charging drivers for looking at highway signs, sailors for

21、watching a lighthouse, and citizens for the security provided to them through national defense. Because the market does not provide the necessary signals, economic analysis has to be substituted(代替) for the impersonal judgement of the marketplace.31. With what topic is the passage mainly concerned?A

22、. Mechanisms for safer navigation.B. The economic structure of the marketplace.C. A specific group of commodities.D. The advantage of lowering taxes.32. Which of the following would NOT be an example of a public good as described in the passage?A. A taxi. B. A bridge. C. A fire truck. D. A stoplight

23、.33. In line 8, the word “holds” could best be replaced by which of the following?A. has B. is C. grasps D. carries34. According to the passage, finding out the social costs of a public good is a _.A. difficult procedure B. daily dutyC. matter of personal judgement D. citizens responsibility35. Whic

24、h of the following statements best describes the organization of the first two paragraphs?A. Suggestions for the application of an economic concept are offered.B. Several generalizations are presented from which various conclusions are drawn.C. Persuasive language is used to argue against a popular

25、idea.D. A general concept is defined and then examples are given. CI was tossed around in the back of the ambulance a few times before I thought to fasten my seatbelt as we careened（急驰）down the road. My legs trembled uncontrollably as I felt about boxes of gloves and passed various combinations out

26、to the rest of the crew. Despite my jumpy nerves, I felt a thrill. Here I was, on my first real call after three months of training. Nonetheless I agreed, my excitement and nervousness vanishing as I felt the gravity of the situation. This persons life was in my hands. For the next 20 minutes the EM

27、T and I counted breaths and compressions, occasionally switching positions. We continued administering CPR the whole rough ride to the hospital and I grew increasingly alarmed since the patient was not responding.Arriving at the emergency room, we knew it was over. My first call, my first chance to

28、save someone, and I had failed. I was horrified. A perfect stranger had died before my eyes, under my care. The doctors comforted me and though I felt responsible, I soon realized that there was nothing we could have done to change the result. Our CPR technique had been sound but the reality was tha

29、t the chances of revival（再生，复活）after a cardiac arrest heartbeat stop, are very slim.As the initial shock wore off, a strong motivation to ride again replaced it. Watching life turn into death is not an easily forgotten experience, but it can breed a thirst to try again and perhaps the next time to s

30、ave a life. Unfortunately, or perhaps fortunately, the chance hasnt yet happened. The worst call Ive got since that first day is a sprained(扭伤) ankle. 36. Why was the author both nervous and excited? A. Because the author was sent to hospital. B. Because the author did her first emergency task. C. B

31、ecause the author didnt fasten her seatbelt. D. Because the author was driving the ambulance firstly.37. How many people helped to save the patient?A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. D. Five. 38. According to the passage, the patient .A. died from brain injuries B. died due to lacking oxygen C. died of hear

32、t failure D. died due to improper chest compressions39. What lesson did the author learn from this experience?A. Doctors always save peoples lives in any situation. B. Doctors seldom save peoples lives in most emergencies. C. Patients suffering cardiac arrest are likely to survive.D. Patients suffer

33、ing cardiac arrest are rare to survive.40. The author felt after watching life turn into death.A. exhausted and nervous B. terrible and unforgettableC. horrified and regrettable D. sympathized and helpless DNew York: Staying positive through the cold season could be your best defence against getting

34、 ill, new study findings suggest.In an experiment that exposed healthy volunteers to a cold or flu virus, researchers found that people with a generally sunny disposition were less likely to fall ill. The findings, published in the journal Psychosomatic Medicine, build on evidence that a “positive e

35、motional style” can help protect us from the common cold and other illnesses.Researchers believe the reasons may be both objective-as in happiness improving immune(有免疫力的) function-and subjective-as in happy people being less troubled by a sore throat or funny nose. People with a positive emotional s

36、tyle may have different immune responses to the virus, explained the lead study author Dr Sheldon Cohen of Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh. And when they do get a cold, they may interpret their illness as being less severe. The researchers gave them nasal(鼻的) drops containing either a cold

37、virus or a particular flu virus. Over the next six days, the volunteers reported on any aches, pains, sneezing or congestion they had, while the researchers collected objective data, like daily mucus production. Cohen and his colleagues found that based on objective measures of nasal problems, happy

38、 people were less likely to develop a cold.41. Which is the best title for the passage? A. Stay away from Being Negative B. Positive or Negative, Its Up to You C. An Effective Medicine for Being Fit D. Warm People Likely to Keep Cold away42. According to Dr Cohens research, the reason why some peopl

39、e are unlikely to catch a cold is that _. A. their cheerful mood benefits the immune system B. they have developed a certain gene against flu virus C. they are less likely to have a sore throat and funny nose D. they have got a stronger self-confidence in their life styles43. From which aspect do th

40、e researchers analyze their findings? A. Doing an experiment. B. Collecting objective data. C. Building on evidence. D. Offering the objective and subjective reasons. 44. The underlined word “disposition” (in paragraph 2) probably means _. A. character B. day C. future D. occupation 45. The passage

41、is probably written for _. A. medical students B. lead authors C. the public D. the volunteers第二节 信息匹配（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）请阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。请在答题卡上将对应题号的相应选项字母涂黑。首先请阅读下列读物的封面： A B. C. D. E. F.下面是这些书的简要内容。请把相关的内容与它们的书名匹配起来。46. What woman doesnt need a dose of inspiration? These one-page entries ar

42、e not lessons like a typical affirmation book, but complete mini-stories that capture the magic and wonder of Chicken Soup. The book features 365 stories, as well as affirmations, quotes, and inspirational messages, that will stay with you throughout the day and blank lines to fill in your own daily

43、 thoughts.47. Three topics are found in this book which are truly a sign of our modern times. The first is abuse, which thankfully is no longer a subject to be hidden in the closet. The second is teen depression and suicide, and the third deals with violence in schools. If you are a teen, you will r

44、ealize that much of this tough stuff is universal and you are not alone. It also helps if you are troubled by these issues. 48. In this commemorative tenth anniversary edition, readers will find fifty of the best-loved stories from the series, those that exemplify the spirit of Chicken Soup and its

45、ability to illuminate the path we all walk on. Included are poignant letters from readers whose lives were transformed by what they read and a special section written by coauthors, master motivators Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen, on the special principles of living your dreams that everyone c

46、an follow. 49. Work is an important part of living, whether you wait on customers, build a business or cook for your family. As such, we all have important stories to tell about our work. From this rich treasure chest of experiences, Canfield, Hansen and company have gathered a special collection of

47、 inspiring tales that share the daily courage, compassion and creativity that take place in workplaces everywhere. 50. Readers between the ages of 9 and 12 (give or take a year) sometimes felt that the book for kids was too young, while the edition for teens (Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul) was t

48、oo old. In this warm, supportive anthology of true stories by and about preteens, the very issues that seem so complicated and insurmountable are addressed with intelligence and openness. Preteens have a lot to offer and a lot to learn on these subjects. III. 写作（共两节，满分 40分）第一节：基础写作（共 1题；满分 15分）请为香港书

49、展拟一份宣传简介。【写作内容】 香港书展时间2011年12月18日至20日规模亚洲最大，从1990年起，每年举行一次参展书籍内地、港台三地的中文书世界多个国家的外文书籍影响1. 见证了香港书业与文化、教育的发展；2. 吸引大量国内外的读者前来，引发购书狂潮。【写作要求】1、只能使用5个句子表达全部内容；2、作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称。参考词汇：香港书展 The Hongkong Book Fair 书业 the print industry第二节：读写任务（共 1小题；满分 25分）阅读下面的短文，然后按照要求写一篇 150词左右的英语短文。For a long time being h

50、appy was considered natural, and there was nothing special to do about it. Now we know that we can work at getting along well with other people. It is possible to act in such a way that other people will like us better. You cannot expect to be perfect, so you must learn not to be too unhappy when yo

51、u make a mistake. Everyone makes mistakes, and no one is to be blamed unless he refuses to learn from them. Many young people become discouraged when they know their unpleasant qualitiesselfishness，laziness，etc. Just remember that we all have some of these faults and have to fight against them.When

52、something is wrong，it is best to try to make it right. Perhaps you dont like a teacher or a classmate. Try to see why, and look at yourself, too. Make sure that you are not doing something to make others dislike you. In time, things may turn out all right, then you simply have to learn to get along

53、the best you can with the situation, without thinking too much about it. Worrying never helps in a situation you cant change.曾几何时，快乐是一件很自然的事情，但现在人们似乎比较难开心起来。怎样才能让自己更快乐呢？【写作内容】1 以约30个词概括短文的内容；2 然后以约120个词就“How to Make Ourselves Happier”这个主题发表你的看法，并包括以下要点：（1）概括出文中提及的能让人更快乐的一至两种方式；（2）你认为哪种方式最适合你？请举一个例子说明。【写作要求】1在作文中可以参照阅读材料的内容, 但不得直接引用原文中的句子；2作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称。【评分标准】概括准确, 语言规范, 内容合适, 篇章连贯。 高考资源网w w 高 考 资源 网- 15 - 版权所有高考资源网