2012年苏锡常镇_联考_高三一模_英语

2012届高三模拟考试试卷(二)

英语2012.3

本试卷分第Ⅰ卷(选择题)和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)两部分。满分120分，考试时间120分钟。

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第一节：单项填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)

请认真阅读下面各题，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

()21. With ________ successful launch of the first space lab module Tiangong1, China's space dream has taken ________ step closer to reality.

A. a; the

B. the；/

C. the; a

D. /; a

()22. ________ the current world economic downturn, Chinese shoppers are spending more on luxury products abroad than those from any other country.

A. In spite of

B. In terms of

C. In case of

D. For fear of

()23. Mrs Green prefers a restaurant in a small town to ________ in so large a city as New York.

A. it

B. those

C. this

D. one

()24. The new statue of Qin Hui and his wife ________ in a sitting position rather than in a kneeling one has caused heated debates across the nation.

A. to be

B. being

C. are

D. having been

()25. At the beginning of the year 2012, the Chinese government voiced its decision to ________ the extremely high costs of preschool education.

A. cut out for

B. break away from

C. crack down on

D. put up with

()26. Statistics show that men have ________ as women do whatever vehicles they drive.

A. twice serious accidents as many

B. serious accidents as many twice

C. serious accidents as twice many

D. twice as many serious accidents

()27. When asked what they would volunteer to do, ________ said they were willing to do something they could.

A. half of whom

B. half of them

C. half of these

D. half of which

()28. His plans are very ________. He wants to pass CET4, IELTS and Shanghai Interpretation Test before he enters university.

A. ambitious

B. abundant

C. ambiguous

D. appropriate

()29. I think Zhang Yimou's newly－released movie The Flowers Of War is outstanding ________ it puts its spotlight on the two most universal and attractive themes—women and wars.

A. in order that

B. in that

C. on condition that

D. on purpose that

()30. They are brothers and sisters, but they do not always agree as well as they ________. Quarrels break out now and then.

A. may

B. will

C. can

D. should

()31. In today's competitive economy, ________ everyone is trying to do more with less, you've got to figure out a way to profit from the very beginning.

A. how

B. where

C. which

D. that

()32. ________ some teenagers don't realize is ________ difficult life can be after they

get addicted to drugs.

A. What; that

B. That; what

C. What; how

D. That; how

()33. They discussed the issue of the world's climate in Durban, South Africa several times but could come to no ________.

A. result

B. judgment

C. end

D. conclusion

()34. Mr Smith was having a meeting at that time; otherwise he ________ over to help us.

A. had come

B. was going to come

C. would have come

D. would come

35. —I'm going to Syria. Would you please tell me about your experiences there?

—________.Let's discuss it over dinner.

A. By all means

B. It just depends

C. Never mind

D. Go ahead

第二节：完形填空(共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分)

请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

When I was a puppy, I entertained you and made you laugh. Whenever I was “bad”，you'd __36__ me and ask, “How could you？”—but then you'd relent(变温和), and __37__ me over for a belly rub.

My housetraining took a little longer than __38__，because you were terribly busy, but we __39__ on that together. We went for long walks in the park and __40__ rides in the suburbs. We stopped for ice cream. I took long naps(小睡) in the sun waiting for you to come home at the __41__ of the day.

__42__，you began spending more time at work and on your career, and more time __43__ a human mate. Eventually, you fell in love. She, now your wife, is not a “dog－person”，but still I was __44__ because you were happy.

Then the human babies came __45__ and I shared your excitement. I was __46__ by their pinkness, how they smelled, and I wanted to mother them too. Your wife was __47__ I would hurt them. But nevertheless, __48__ they began to grow, I became their friend. I loved them and they loved me.

Then you didn't want me __49__. You had a better job in a new city. The apartment building in which you were living didn't __50__ pets. You told your wife that it was the dog pound(动物收容所) that was suitable for me.

I was excited about the car ride until we arrived at the dog pound. It smelled of dogs and cats, of fear and __51__. You filled out the paperwork and said, “I know you will find a good home for her.” They shrugged and gave you a pained look. The children were in __52__ as they waved me goodbye.

Is it better to live with hope or without hope? Sometimes when I hear human __53__，I think it is you, or perhaps another human who will love me. It __54__ is. Then I feel terrible. Visitors are only interested in puppy dogs, not old－timers like me.

My beloved __55__，I will think of you and wait for you forever.I hope you receive more loyalty(忠诚) from your family than I showed to you.

()36. A. praise B. question C. scold D. touch

()37. A. throw B. roll C. catch D. chase

()38. A. ever B. expected C. before D. necessary

()39. A. turned B. focused C. moved D. worked

()40. A. car B. truck C. horse D. dog

()41. A. beginning B. middle C. end D. time

()42. A. Generally B. Fortunately C. Hopefully D. Gradually

()43. A. working with B. searching for C. dealing with D. asking after ()44. A. happy B. disappointed C. sad D. relaxed

()45. A. round B. over C. along D. on

()46. A. fascinated B. shocked C. astonished D. embarrassed

()47. A. sure B. aware C. informed D. afraid

()48. A. as B. because C. before D. though

()49. A. anyway B. anyhow C. somewhat D. anymore

()50. A. receive B. forbid C. allow D. need

()51. A. excitement B. warmth C. homelessness D. wilderness

()52. A. danger B. terror C. tears D. hopes

()53. A. sounds B. footsteps C. songs D. talks

()54. A. always B. sometimes C. seldom D. never

()55. A. master B. visitor C. friend D. companion

第三部分：阅读理解(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)

请认真阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

A

According to a new survey, more than half of the parents in the United States are helping, or have helped or supported their adult children who have been hit by high unemployment and poor wages. It showed that present economic conditions are discouraging young adults from leaving home and forcing those who have already gone, so called boomerang kids, to return.

“Parents are continuing their financial involvement longer than we expected，”said Ted Beck, president of National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE)．

About 60 percent of parents questioned in the survey said they are helping their adult children who are no longer in school financially. Half are providing housing and nearly half are helping with living expenses.

For an increasing number of adult children, the situation is bad. Two－thirds of adult children, aged 18 to 39, who are not in school said they faced tougher financial pressure than previous generations, according to the survey. And nearly one－third of the parents agreed that it was easier for them to find their financial feet than for their children.

Parents are helping their children out of genuine(真诚的) concern because they don't want to see them struggle. But Beck said that parents who make sacrifices to help their adult children should be careful about their own finances.

“If you are taking on extra debt or delaying retirement to help your adult children, you could be making a mistake and putting your own financial future in danger，” Beck warned.

Boomerang children can also cause other problems for their parents. Thirty percent of parents said they have given up privacy since their adult children moved back home, while more than a quarter have taken on added debt, and seven percent have delayed retirement. But the survey also showed that 42 percent of adult children living at home are helping with the cooking and cleaning.

()56. According to the passage, boomerang kids here refer to ________.

A. married adult children

B. grown－ups living with parents

C. adult children independent and successful in life

D. adult children depending on parents for financial support

()57. Which of the following matches the result of the survey?

A. About 30% of parents offer their adult children housing.

B. One－third of adult children earn money more easily than their parents.

C. Two－thirds of adult children are faced with financial problems in school.

D. About 50% of parents give money to their adult children to cover the daily cost.

()58. What is Ted Beck's suggestion to the parents?

A. Asking their children to help with the housework.

B. Being cautious in helping their children.

C. Leaving their children to struggle to live.

D. Putting off their time of retirement.

()59. What would be the best title for the passage?

A. Adult children are less independent

B. Parents help support adult children

C. Bad conditions affect children a lot

D. Spoiled generation in the United States

B

It is almost like a reflex(条件反射) whenever we have a runny nose or a cough we reach for the antibiotics(抗生素). But maybe you should think twice before you start taking those pills next time you have a bit of a cold. Many doctors warn that we are overusing and sometimes misusing antibiotics to treat common diseases. This could have bad results.

Across the world, the problem of antibiotic resistance is growing, and the situation is especially bad in China. The average amount of antibiotics each Chinese person takes every year is almost three times the international level and ten times the level in the United States, Xiao Yonghong, a professor in Peking University, told the Guangming Daily on October 19.

It is a common wrong idea that antibiotics work for all diseases right down to everyday coughs and colds. In fact, antibiotics only work against bacteria, and not viruses. Most forms of the common cold and flu are caused by viruses, so antibiotics are useless against them.

The process of curing a disease is like a war. Antibiotics kill many kinds of bacteria which make you sick, but sometimes they also get “confused” and kill antibodies(抗体) in your body that should be helping to kill viruses.

Sometimes the enemy bacteria may change themselves in order to fight back. When antibiotics are used wrongly or too often, the bacteria can develop faster. This worsens the infection and makes it harder to treat. Because of resistance to antibiotics, once treatable diseases are becoming fatal(致命的) again.

In recent years, different kinds of “superbugs” have been showing themselves in many parts of the world. They can avoid any antibiotics we have and have caused many deaths.

Since penicillin(青霉素) was discovered by Alexander Fleming in 1929, it has saved many lives worldwide. Before this discovery was made, even infections in small cuts could kill. However, overuse or misuse of this “life－saving” medicine could mean antibiotics turn against us in the war against disease.

()60. What is the main purpose of the first paragraph?

A. To inform readers that antibiotics are useful in treating diseases.

B. To warn readers of the dangers of antibiotics used improperly.

C. To explain the serious situation of antibiotics misuse in China.

D. To report on the invention of new antibiotics in the world.

()61. In the war of curing a disease ________.

A. antibiotics defeat antibodies

B. antibiotics kill bacteria

C. antibodies help viruses

D. bacteria change themselves

()62. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?

A. Antibiotics work against all kinds of everyday coughs and colds.

B. Large amounts of antibiotics are needed to kill “superbugs”．

C. Penicillin is considered to be the best ever antibiotic in history.

D. Bacteria may become resistant to antibiotics and develop faster.

()63. What can we learn from the passage?

A. Antibiotics are the best to kill colds.

B. Antibiotics never fight against antibodies.

C. Misuse of antibiotics could lead to death.

D. The use of antibiotics should be forbidden.

C

David Constantine, an award－winning poet and translator of short fiction, defeated strong competition, including the prize's youngest ever shortlisted(入围) author, to take a cheque worth ￡15,000.

The winning story, entitled “Tea at the Midland”，is a moving and bitter－sweet story about the end of a relationship set against the background of the sea. It was praised by the judges for its rich interweaving(相互交织) of dialogue and poetic imagery.

Chair of judges, James Naughtie commented, “The winning story is remarkable for the rich poetry at its heart and the economy with which David Constantine creates a story with. fully formed characters and a memorable setting. It has imagination, depth and brevity. What more could you say about a short story? The shortlist produced an attractive mix of stories in which the other that attracted most of our admiration was Jon McGregor's “If It Keeps on Raining”，which is an admirable runner up(第二名). It contrasts with the winner in its style and method and between them they show what the short story can do.”

The 2010's award brought together a high ability group of new and established authors exploring human relationships at their most dysfunctional(难处理的) and yet sustaining. This year's shortlist was：

· “Tea at the Midland” by David Constantine

· “Haywards Heath” by Aminatta Forna

· “Butcher's Perfume” by Sarah Hall

· “If It Keeps on Raining” by Jon McGregor

· “My Daughter the Racist” by Helen Oyeyemi

The shortlist included Sarah Hall, whose first novel, Haweswater, won the 2003 Commonwealth Writers Prize for Best First Novel and whose The Carhullan Army won the John Llewellyn Rhys Prize in 2007.

Aminatta Foma's first book, The Devil that Danced on the Water, was shortlisted for the Samuel Johnson Prize in 2003, broadcast on BBC Radio and published in The Sunday Times.

Jon McGregor is the author of the critically praised novels, If Nobody Speaks of Remarkable Things and So Many Ways To Begin. He is a winner of the Betty Trask Prize and the Somerset

Maugham Award, and has twice been longlisted(初选) for the Man Booker Prize.

Helen Oyeyemi is the youngest author on the 2010 shortlist and also in the history of the award. Born in 1984, she is already the author of three novels, The Icarus Girl, The Opposite House, White is for Witching and a short story collection, Mr Fox, published in summer 2011.

David Constantine lives in Oxford, where he is the editor of Modern Poetry in Translation. He has published three collections of short stories: Back at the Spike (1994), Under the Dam (2005) and The Shieling (2009), which was shortlisted for the Frank O'Connor Prize (2010)．()64. The winning piece of the short story award is ________.

A.one written by the youngest author ever in the history of the award

B. a deep, impressive and sustaining story set at the seaside

C. also the winner of 2010 Frank O'Connor Prize

D. David Constantine's first short story

()65. The following comments from the chair of judges are all in praise of the winning story EXCEPT ________

A.“...creates a story with fully formed characters and a memorable setting.”

B. “The winning story is remarkable for the rich poetry at its heart.”

C. “It contrasts with the winner in its style and method.”

D. “What more could you say about a short story？”

()66. Which of the following is the rlight match according to the passage?

A.Helen Oyeyemi—the Betty Trask Prize—2011.

B. Jon McGregor—the Somerset Maugham Award—2010.

C. Aminatta Forna—the Samuel Johnson Prize—2007.

D. Sarah Hall—the Commonwealth Writers Prize—2003.

()67. The main purpose of the passage is to ________.

A.briefly introduce a national short story competition

B. recommend some candidates for the short story prize

C. introduce different kinds of awards for different art works

D. provide information on the award winners and their writings

D

The geologic(地质的) time scale is the time scale used by scientists to describe the time and relationship between events that happened during the history of Earth. Because earth is over 4,570 million years old, the time scale that humans use to mark their own time—days, years, and centuries—is in too small of increments to be of use when measuring Earth time.

The geologic time scale is broken down into units according to particular events that occurred in various periods. Generally, the periods of time on the geologic time scale are described by major geological events, such as the disappearance of the dinosaurs or the rise of man.

The time scale is also divided into three main time components: eons, eras, and periods. An eon is the largest unit of time. Eons are then divided in eras, which in turn are divided into different periods which are generally classified as upper, middle, and lower. The terms late and early may also be used for the terms upper or lower. For instance, suppose an archaeologist(考古学家) and a geologist found a dinosaur fossil(化石) in a particular kind of rock. The archaeologist would research the make－up of the dinosaur bone in the lab and then use the geologic time scale to c lassify the eon, era, and period from which the bone evolved. He might say to the geologist, “This dinosaur bone is a fossil from the Early Jurassic Period of the Mesozoic Era, which falls under the

Phanerozoic Eon.” The geologist might find that the rock was “Upper Jurassic Sandstone” of the same period, era, and eon as the bone.

The geologic time scale was first thought up in the late 17th century by Danish geologist Nicholas Steno, who concluded that rock layers found on Earth were laid down over certain periods of time, and by studying the formation and composition of rock, a time scale could be created of Earth. Steno also pointed out that any given layer of rock is probably older than the one above it and younger than the one below it.

Many scientists after Steno provided valuable research and input into the creation of the geologic time scale. British geologists controlled the process, and their influence can be evidenced in the naming of some of the periods. Cambrian and Siluria were British tribes, while the term Devonian originates in the English country Devonshire.

In conclusion, scientists from all over the world created the geologic time scale based upon the relationship between the different rock layers and fossils. This time scale has allowed scientists to make precise theory about the history of our Earth.

()68. The word “increments” underlined in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to “________”．

A. increase

B. tools

C. advance

D. intervals

()69. According to the passage, which of the following statements is true about Nicholas Steno?

A. He was the first to form an idea of the geologic time scale.

B. He was an important British geologist living during the Cambrian Period.

C. He fully controlled the process of the further research of the geologic time scale.

D. He found a dinosaur bone in a kind of rock and then made a research in the lab.

()70. From the passage, we can draw the following conclusions EXCEPT ________.

A. the geologic time scale allows scientists to place historic events within relevant time frames

B. British geologists had a great influence, so many time periods are named after British tribes and counties

C. Nicholas Steno's key understanding was that layers of rock form over long periods and that each layer is probably older than the one below it

D. according to Nicholas Steno's conclusion, other scientists well developed the geologic time scale, which is beneficial for our accurate imagination of the earth's history

第四部分：任务型阅读(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)

请认真阅读下列短文，并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入一个最恰当的单词。注意：每个空格只填1个单词。

Weibo, or micro－blogs, the Chinese version of Twitter, has become a way of life in China, especially for the young.

Our train bumped into something. Our carriage has fallen onto its side. Children are screaming. Come to help us please! Come fast!

This is the first message sent from a high－speed train that crashed on July 23rd, 2011 in China's Zhejiang province.

Not only was it a cry for help, which saved tens oflives, but it also contributed to a wave of unprecedented(史无前例的) “citizen journalism” on China's micro－blogs. Within tenhours, the message was reposted over one－hundred－thousand times, which was something the girl, Xiao Yang, who wrote it had never imagined. She said，“I just wanted to survive at that moment, so I posted a message on Weibo. I didn't know it would help us to be rescued so quickly.”

After the crash, China's twenty million strong micro－bloggers demonstrated tremendous(巨大的) and unfamiliar power. They joined rescue efforts, helped survivors and monitored the officials investigating the accident.

As with traditional media, Weibo functions as a mirror on society, sparking debates and enlightening discussions. But what's different about the micro－blogging site is that anyone—not just journalists—can take a photo, record a video clip or write a quick note about what is happening around them.

I can fully accept this new Weibo lifestyle. Almost everyone has Weibo now. I read news

on Weibo and it helps me with my life. I also write or repost news sometimes.

Clearly, Weibo enables millions of Chinese to become“citizen journalists”，opening them up to fresh news and views on their community, country and world.

This has led to many micro－bloggers keeping a closer eye on the authorities. In response, the government is also using Weibo as a tool to respond to citizens' queries(质询).

And in Beijing, micro－bloggers have already left thousands of messages, urging the government to solve problems they consider urgent.

Wang Hui, general director of Beijing Information Office, said，“Weibo has created a platform for government officials to better understand what the citizens are thinking about and what they really need. This bottom－to－top information transmission channel is innovative and will become a new trend for government officials to provide better services for the people.”

But, however compelling(引人注目的) Weibo may be, much information it provides turns out to be rumors. Weibo, as a platform, not only helps the Chinese people express their views, but also trains the government in facing public opinion.

Meanwhile, for Xiao Yang, a simple message saved her life. And for millions of others, Weibo means much more than just a simple touch on a smart phone.

Title: Weibo helps Chinese (71)________ views

Passage outline

Supporting details The Chinese version of Twitter Weibo has become a new way of life, especially for young (72)________ in China

One example (73)________

how tremendous the power of

Weibo is

Process of

the event ● A message from a crashed train for (74)________

appeared on Weibo

● The message was immediately reposted over one －hundred －thousand times ● Rescue efforts were joined (75)________ millions of micro －bloggers Effects and

results of the

event

● Tens of lives were saved ● A wave of“citizen journalism” was (76)________ ● How officials responded to and dealt with the accident was also monitored Comparisons between traditional

media and Weibo (77)________ They both function as a mirror on society Difference Any micro －blogger can be a (78)________， who can

report what is happening

Discussion of further functions of

Weibo in China ● It enables millions of Chinese to become supervisors of society as well as

the authorities ● People have new (79)________ to fresh news and views

● The government feels (80)________ to make their services more

effective

Something more about Weibo ● It sometimes provides rumors

● It means much more than just a touch on the smart phone

第五部分：书面表达(满分25分)

请根据下图所展示的内容及你对此图的理解用英语写一篇短文。短文应包括：

1. 对图片内容的概括性描述；

2. 看了图片后的感想；

3. 怎样回报父母对你的爱。 注意：

1. 建议参照图中文字及下面文章开头所给提示，并作必要的发挥。

2. 词数150左右。开头已经写好，但不计入总词数。

3. 作文中不得提及考生所在学校和本人姓名。

We all know that our parents' love for us is beyond description. Wherever we are, they love us for no reason, but how do we show our love for them in return ？

2012届高三模拟考试试卷(二)(苏锡常镇

英语参考答案及听力材料

听力

1～5 BCABC6～10 CBCAC11～15 BAABB16～20 CABCB

单项填空

21～25 CADBC26～30 DBABD31～35 BCDCA

完形填空

36～40 CBBDA41～45 CDBAC46～50 ADADC51～55 CCBDA

阅读理解

56～59 DABB60～63 BBDC64～67 BCDD68～70AAC

任务型阅读

71. express / give / air / voice72. people73. showing / demonstrating / illustrating

74. help/rescue75. by76. caused/initiated/triggered/started/formed77. Similarity

78. journalist/reporter79. access80. urged/pressed

书面表达

One possible version：

We_all_know_that_our_parents'_love_for_us_is_beyond_description._Wherever_we_are,_the y_love_us_for_no_reason,_but_how_do_we_show_our_love_for_them_in_return?

As the picture shows, the boys know their own, their friends' and even their idols' birthdays very well. Yet when asked about their parents' birthdays, neither of them can give a correct answer. Sure enough, this picture just gives us an extreme example. But what the picture tries to tell us is that we shouldn't ignore our parents' love. They sacrifice so much bringing us up! They work hard to provide us with all that we need, but seldom do we ever think of how we can repay them for their love.

What this picture reminds me of is that when we receive our parents' love, we shouldn't just take it for granted. Instead, we should try our best to think what we can do in return. We should work hard at our lessons, in the first place, to live up to their expectations, which I believe will make them happy.