广东省执信中学2012届高三下学期模拟试题（三）英语试题 WORD版含答案.doc

1、2012届广州市高三英语模拟试题 2012.5 本试卷共10页, 三大题, 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和答卷纸上。 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，答案必须写在答卷纸各题目指 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。 4. 考生必须保持答题卡的

2、整洁。考试结束后，将试卷和答题卡一并交回。 I 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) 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从115各题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 I agree with the saying that some people “see old memories as a chance to deal with the past and unite past and present.” Many people are so 1 by things that happened in the

3、ir past that they are not able to focus on the 2 . For example, in the book Ceremony, the main character, Tayo, cannot concentrate on the present because he cant forget his troubled childhood and 3 continues to relive things that happened during that time. However, past memories can help people to 4

4、 in the present. A 5 example of people learning from the past would be the Marshall Plan. After the 6 of World War II there were many war-torn countries around the world in need of 7 assistance to help rebuild their countries, and the United States would have to be the one to 8 that assistance. Many

5、 American politicians thought it was 9 for the US government to spend money abroad on countries that would not be able to repay it for a long time. However, George Marshall, a former US general, remembered how the exact same 10 of why should we spend money on war-torn nations that really owe us repa

6、rations (赔款)? had been used after World War I towards Germany. The 11 of assistance towards Germany after World War I had caused a gigantic economic depression in Germany that had made the Mark (German money) virtually 12 . The German people became so desperate that they started 13 an extreme German

7、 nationalist named Adolf Hitler, who eventually started World War II. Marshall knew that if the US did not 14 war-torn Germany and, especially, Japan, we could 15 have a World War III on our hands. 1. A. shocked B. troubled C. punished D. annoyed 2. A. memory B. situation C. present D. future 3. A.

8、constantly B. innocently C. ridiculously D. rarely 4. A. forget B. recover C. enjoy D. compare 5. A. personal B. scientific C. historical D. commercial 6. A. conclusion B. decision C. invasion D. extension 7. A. medical B. political C. economic D. lawful 8. A. need B. provide C. find D. prevent 9. A

9、. reasonable B. necessary C. difficult D. foolish 10. A. statement B. argument C. suggestion D. introduction 11. A. intension B. request C. influence D. lack 12. A. hopeless B. worthless C. worldwide D. valuable 13. A. refusing B. employing C. supporting D. charging 14. A. stop B. warn C. resist D.

10、help 15. A. similarly B. simply C. regularly D. unlikely 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。 It was Sunday morning in late October, about four months after Tess Durbeyfields arrival at the village. Some weeks 16 (pass) since

11、the night carriage ride with dUrberville in the forest. Tess was carrying a heavy basket filled with clothes. Occasionally she stopped 17 (rest) by some gate or post; and then, went steadily on again. She followed the same road on 18 dUrberville had driven so wildly that night in June. When she reac

12、hed the top she gazed 19 the familiar green world beyond. It was always beautiful from here; it was 20 (terrible) beautiful to Tess today, for, 21 her eyes last fell upon it, she had learnt that in even the most beautiful surroundings there may be danger. Her view of life had been totally changed fo

13、r her by the lesson. She had slipped away from dUrbervilles farm 22 all the people were in bed, though her going would not be prevented now. Tess had thought, “I shant come back,” and was sure of her 23 (decide). Now she did not look back, 24 slowly walked along the narrow lane. 25 was still early a

14、nd there was not a single person in sight. II 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。 A Just as some people think that certain numbers are lucky or unlucky, others believe that we can use numbers to understand our personalities, or predict what will hap

15、pen to us in the future. Numerology is a way of using numbers to describe a persons character, and to make predictions about future life events. Numerologists use the numbers 1-9, 11 and 22 also known as the “master” numbers to help a person understand his or her personality, life goals, and destiny

16、. Numerologists consider your Life Path number to be the most significant because this number describes your character. To find this number, add together all the numbers in your date of birth. For example, a person born on April 25, 1985 would add the month (4), to the numbers of the date (2+5), plu

17、s the numbers of the birth year (1+9+8+5). In this case the total is 34, so this persons life path number is 7(3+4). Numerologists believe that people with this number are peaceful and affectionate but can also be very reserved. Your Expression number describes your talents and predicts how you shou

18、ld use these to fulfill your destiny in life. Numerologists assign a number between 1 and 9 to each of the letters in your name. These numbers are then added together in the same way as before to find your Expression number. Numerologists can also do calculations to predict when the most challenging

19、 periods of your life will be. Numerologists also believe that the day a person is born is important. Each day of the month has a character description. People born on the fourth are said to be responsible, honest, and stubborn. People born on the fifteenth have very strong attachments to family and

20、 home. Those who celebrate their birthday on the thirtieth are artistic, creative, and imaginative, and often make good writers. If we calculate the numerical value of our name and birth date, numerologists believe that we can learn more about our personalities. They also believe that we can predict

21、 our destinies, how our lives will progress, and what challenges we may face along the way. To the numerologist, numbers can be used in many more ways than we think. 26. If a person was born on November 8, 1995, what is his Life Path number? A. 7 B. 8 C. 9 D. 11 27. To understand your abilities and

22、how to use them in your life, you should calculate your _. A. Life Path number B. Expression number C. birthday D. name and birth date 28. According to the passage, a person born on the fifteenth tends to be _. A. stubborn B. home-loving C. artistic D. imaginative 29. According to the passage, numer

23、ologists believe that _. A. Life Path number can be used to predict a persons most challenging life periods B. Expression number is the most meaningful for people to learn a persons character C. numbers can help people better understand themselves D. numbers can be used to change a persons future 30

24、. The function of the passage is _. A. to raise doubts about the usefulness of numerology B. to persuade readers about the benefits of the practices it describes C. to describe some of the numerological practices and their purpose D. to tease those who take such beliefs seriously B Normally when I p

25、op in to see my parents, my mum bursts out of the house with a big smile. Not today. Your brother, she says, hes showered twice this afternoon. Does he know how much it costs to run this house? Are we limiting water now? I didnt think the recession(萧条) had got that bad. My poor brother is a boomeran

26、g kid. Like 60 percent of guys immediately after university, hes back at home. Graduating 15,000 in debt and faced with unpaid internships(实习期) or low wages thanks to the flooding of the market with graduates, a lot of twentysomethings simply dont have the necessary income or parental support to liv

27、e independently. Three years after getting their degree, most graduates are still not earning above the average salary. They have a near 50 percent tax burden, thanks to student loan repayments and council tax on top of income tax and national insurance. Unless you have parents who can afford to fin

28、ance what is effectively a second home for them, returning to the parental nest is often the only affordable option. The boomerang effect is becoming even more pronounced thanks to the recession. One in four of those losing their job during the downturn is under 25. Only 13 percent of final-year stu

29、dents have jobs. Home is the only place many are going: 111,000 16-29 year olds moved back home in 2008, five times the average of previous years. Boomeranging is bad news. It poses serious problems for parents finances. Theyve already supported their children through university, topping up loans wi

30、th handouts, averaging 12,300 in total, to keep twentysomethings afloat. Now their retirement savings are being eaten away by continuously dependent children. Its bad for the returning kids too. Ambitious young people will be left frustrated, seeing their university peers from more wealthy backgroun

31、ds excel only because parents money was there to support them through the initial period of poverty wages. Those living in rural areas are further disadvantaged by lack of access to cities where most new jobs are located. Half of all young people now feel they will not achieve their goals. Research

32、by the Princes Trust reveals that one-quarter of all 16-25 year olds are regularly down or depressed. And depression does not help self-motivation, the very trait needed to seek out job opportunities. 31. In paragraph 1, the mothers criticizing her son for showering too often shows _. A. the price o

33、f water has increased B. she thinks her son is selfish C. her son is an economic burden D. she wants to have a shower herself 32. What is the boomerang mentioned in the passage? A. A person earning low income. B. A person who has heavy tax burden. C. A youth who cannot get parental support. D. A you

34、th returning to parents after graduation. 33. According to the passage, which of the following does NOT contribute to the tax bill of most young graduates? A. National insurance. B. Income tax. C. Council income. D. Student loans. 34. Who is comparatively most affected by the recession according to

35、the passage? A. Those who havent completed their university studies. B. Those who are supported through by their parents. C. Those who can have access to the urban facilities. D. Those who were born into the well-off families. 35. Which is the best title of the passage? A. Global Recession B. Boomer

36、ang Kids C. Unemployment Rate D. Falling Incomes C Studying volcanoes is a demanding profession. Hazel Rymer frequently has to struggle through rainforests, climb to the top of mountains, then climb 200 metres into the crater of active volcanoes. But the 38-year-old volcanologist does her best to ma

37、ke it sound less alarming than it is. “Driving to work is more risky,” she insists. “And the deepest I go into the crater of a volcano is about 300 metres,” she adds, trying to make it all sound as ordinary as taking the dog for a walk. Hazel has been studying volcanoes for a long time, so its not s

38、urprising she is used to the danger. Her interest in volcanoes began at school. A teacher gave her a book about Pompeii. “I remember reading about the eruption of Vesuvius and the destruction of the city,” she explains. “The thought of all those people just frozen in time had quite an effect on me a

39、nd I am still excited by their dangerous beauty today.” Nowadays, volcanoes are getting more and more unpredictable. There have been many changes in sea level caused by global warming and melting ice caps. These have resulted in some dormant volcanoes erupting, so studying them is more dangerous tha

40、n ever before. Hazel says that although she doesnt take any unnecessary risk she has had some frightening moments. Her worst experience was on the slopes of Mount Etna in Sicily, when she was slowly surrounded by lava. “I had a choice of walking ten hours to get around the lava flow or just walking

41、across it,” she explains. She chose to pick a path across the cooler rocks in the lava stream. “I guess it was five metres. The flow was 1,000C, so if you hesitated your boots would begin to melt. It was scary, but it really was a practical decision - there wasnt time to do anything else.” And what

42、about the future? “I havent been to the volcanoes in Indonesia yet. And I would love to spend some time working in the Antarctic,” she says. “I would also like to know why quiet lava flows erupt from some volcanoes and why other volcanoes go bang.” In other words, Hazel Rymer wont be exchanging her

43、volcanoes for the relative safety of driving to work just yet. 36. Hazels claim that “driving to work is more risky” than exploring volcanoes shows that _. A. people have exaggerated the dangers of volcanoes in the past B. Hazel does not really understand the dangerous situations she puts herself in

44、. C. there are many bad drivers in the place where Hazel lives D. Hazel is being modest and understating the dangers she faces 37. When did Hazel first become interested in volcanoes? A. When she was visiting Italy. B. When she was at school. C. When she was twenty. D. When she saw Vesuvius. 38. The

45、 underlined word “these” (in paragraph 3) refers to _. A. melting ice-caps B. volcanic eruptions C. changes in sea level D. higher temperatures 39. When Hazel was on Mount Etna she had to _. A. take a dangerous route B. take an unnecessary risk C. leave her boots behind D. walk for ten hours around

46、the mountain 40. In the future, Hazel wants to _. A. revisit volcanoes she knows B. go on holiday to the Antarctic C. find a less dangerous job D. discover new things about volcanoes D Across the planet there are millions of people who engage in some type of meditation, the practice of concentrating

47、 and clearing the mind to bring the body into a state of peace, at least a semi-regular basis. For some, particularly among practitioners of Eastern religions such as Buddhism and Hinduism, this is part and parcel of their religious practice. For others, particularly in Western cultures, meditation

48、tends to be a response to stress. With the world economy approaching meltdown and people worried about their job or their ability to keep their home, its a way for people to attain a state of peace of mind and well-being. For those interested in taking up the practice, instruction in meditation for

49、beginners can be found in literally thousands of sources. One of the most popular styles of mediation in the West, with classes offered in most major cities, is called Transcendental Meditation. TM, as it is known among its practitioners, first came to worldwide attention when the Beatles began prac

50、ticing it in 1967. For direct, guided, personal instruction in meditation for the beginner, TM may be the hallmark. Part of the confusion about how to practice meditation effectively is due to the fact that there are literally hundreds of techniques championed by various groups and individuals. As a

51、 general principle, it might be said that all meditation techniques seek to have the practitioner attain a state of consciousness that is different to our ordinary state of awareness. They attempt to train people to clear their minds and achieve a sense of inner peace. It sounds simple enough, but o

52、f the huge number of people experiment with meditation, very few are able to maintain its practice over the long haul. In most cases, this is due to frustration over the inability to experience any dramatic, instantly recognizable effects. This is quite a sad state of affairs, that so few these days

53、 are willing or equipped to persist in something that doesnt provide immediate life-changing results. It reflects a culture in which demands for discipline and sustained effort are considered unnecessary or even unfair. It is no surprise therefore that many people abandon their efforts at meditation

54、 before they have a chance to bear fruit. But for anyone who does decide to take up this worthwhile practice, please remember. You must clear your mind, relax and “take it as it comes”. Maintain the practice with a sense of discipline and devotion, and eventually benefits of inner peace and calm wil

55、l be yours. 41. The underlined part “part and parcel of” in paragraph 1 is nearest in meaning to _. A. closely associated with B. very different to C. usually sent from D. an important element of 42. The goal of mediation is _. A. to clear the mind B. to practice a religion C. to develop a technique

56、 D. to carry out an experiment 43. What can we infer about mediation from the passage? A. It has two main types. B. It is practiced by many famous artists. C. Its benefits are not immediately obvious. D. Most people find it a very good way to relax. 44. According to the writer, what has attracted ma

57、ny Western people to mediation practices in recent years? A. Their improved understanding of foreign culture. B. The need to fill in their growing free time. C. Increasing employment instability. D. Migration from countries in which mediation is traditional. 45. Who is the probable audience for this

58、 article? A. Experienced mediation practitioners. B. People interested in starting to learn mediation. C. Buddhists and Hindus. D. People who are very religious. 第二节 信息匹配 (共5小题；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。请在答题卡上将对应题号的相应选项字母涂黑。 首先请阅读下列电子产品的信息： A. Apple iPad 2 - Thinner, lighter and faster, an

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63、 - Has Wifi and cable internet connectivity - DVD-CD player so you can enjoy the latest song and movies. - Comes with Windows Office (Student Edition) Price: $ 499 ANd9GcT6zoBfpG3_oGvmI1ioCLX8vYQiHuqRlf4rKAHf-j0RJCkF2ODaF. Ligo Media player - 4 Gigs of memory allows you to store up to 1500 of your f

64、avourite songs - Long lasting battery gives more than 24 hours of continuous use - Can play all common music files including mp3, wma, wav and avi Price: $65 以下是五个人的购买意向。请匹配个人信息与适合的电子产品。 46. Jill wants a simple and cheap computer for her daughters bedroom that will let her daughter access the intern

65、et and run the programme she needs to do her homework. 47. Robert needs a computer for his frequent business trips. Besides checking email, looking for information online and preparing his reports he also wants to be able to watch some of his favourite DVD movies that he takes on his trip. 48. Li Hu

66、a is going on holidays and wants a machine that is portable, internet connected and good for multi media playing. As he will be on buses and trains a lot he is looking for something that can be used for a long time without a battery recharge. 49. John always wants to be the first to have the newest

67、technology. He has had an iPad2 for over a year and now he wants to get a machine that will let him experience the latest innovations in games and movies. 50. Karen has recently put on a lot of weight so is planning to start jogging. As she is afraid shell get bored she wants a small, simple and ine

68、xpensive mp3 player to let her listen to her favourite music while she exercises. III 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节 基础写作 (共1小题，满分15分) 假设你是李华，到国外参加夏令营活动，乘飞机抵达机场时，发现自己的旅行包丢失。请你根据以下内容给机场写一份书面说明，请求寻找。（开头和结尾已经为你写好。） 【写作内容】 丢失物品：旅行包一个 物主姓名：李华 乘坐班机：广州至纽约H123次航班 丢失时间：今天早上9：00到达机场时 失物描述：黑色，背面有红色“广州-纽约夏令营”字样 内含物品：护照，信用卡和

69、现金2000美元等重要文件 联系方式： 500 East Fordham Road, 电话：21278999 【写作要求】 只能用5个句子表达所给的全部内容。 【评分标准】 句子结构准确，信息内容完整，篇章结构连贯。 Dear Sir/ Madam, Thank you! Yours, Li Hua 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。 The lunar New Year is, for most Chinese children, the happiest time of year. According to traditi

70、onal customs, it is the time when children receive red envelops containing lucky money. But in recent years lucky money has become a source of conflict between children and their parents. Xiao Kai said to his mum, “Every year you force me to save my lucky money for the future. But this year I want t

71、o spend it all. Im going to buy an iPad2. I think Im old enough to make my own decisions now. I have the money and I should be allowed to use it as I wish.” For Kais worried mother, Ms Lian, it is a problem that she has seen coming. “Each year he argues more and more strongly that he should be allow

72、ed to control his own money. In the past we let him keep a few hundred yuan and put the rest in the bank. We are trying to teach him the importance of money and saving. But now that he is getting older he is becoming more independent and harder to control. Have my husband and I failed as parents?” K

73、ais response to his parents rules are simple: “How can I learn to manage my own money if I never get to see it or use it? Maybe you should trust me more.” 【写作内容】 1以约30个词概括这则新闻的主要内容； 2然后以约120个词写一篇短文，就“红包应该怎么花？”发表你的看法，内容包括： （1）你对Ms Lian的观点的看法； （2）你父母对你花红包的要求； （3）以你自己或他人的经历说明红包应该怎么花才合理。 【写作要求】 （1）在作文中可

74、以使用自己亲身的经历或虚构的故事，也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。 2012届广州市高三英语模拟试题参考答案完形填空15 BCADC 610 ACBDB 1115 DBCDA 语法填空16. had passed 17. to rest 18. which 19. over / at / to(wards) 20. terribly 21. since 22. when / while 23. decision 24. but / and 25. It 阅读理解2630 ABB

75、CC 3135 CDCAB 3640 DBCAD 4145 DACCB 信息匹配4650 EBADF 基础写作： Sir / Madam, My name is Li Hua and was a passenger on todays Flight H123 from Guangzhou to New York, which arrived in New York at 9:00 this morning. After arrival, I found my bag had been lost by your airline. The bag is extremely important to

76、 me, as it contained, among other things, my passport, my credit card and 2000 dollars in cash. It is a black bag, marked with “Guangzhou New York Summer Camp” in red on the back. If there is any information about the bag please contact me on 21278999 or at 500 East Fordham Road. Thank you! Yours,Li

77、 Hua读写任务： Like most children, Xiao Kai received some lucky money on the Lunar New Year, but he has different opinions with his parents on how to deal with the money. I dont agree with the opinion put forward by Xiao Kais mother, Ms Lian. Since her son is getting more and more independent, he should

78、be given the right to manage his lucky money. Besides, money-managing is an important subject for children to learn as they are growing up, and how can he do it well without practice? Ms Lian reminds me of my parents, who once adopted the same policy as her. I can still remember the disappointment a

79、nd anger when I was asked to hand in nearly all my lucky money. In my opinion, only when parents give children a chance can they learn how to manage their money. Take my friend, Lucy as an example. Her parents allow her to spend all her lucky money, without giving her pocket money for a certain period of time. Therefore, she has to use her lucky money carefully, and thats why she is good at money-management.