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深圳市第三高级中学2011-2012学年度第二学期期中考试高一英语试题（考试时间120分钟，本卷总分135分）I 语言知识运用（共三节，满分55分）第一节 单项选择（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）1. Athens _ the birthplace of western civilization.A. are known asB. is known asC. are known forD. is known for2. Florence _ each year by about a million tourists who came to see the art galleries, churches and museums.A. visitsB. is visitingC. is visitedD. was visited3. In the last ten years in China, 150 million people moved out of poverty. _, the challenges are still great.A.HoweverB. But C. WhileD. Therefore4. The UK is in the thirteenth position, _ China is in the middle of the list.A. althoughB. asC. butD. while5. Although more than 80% of Children in developing countries go to primary school, about 115 million children are not _.A. being educated B. educatingC. educationalD. be educated6. Almost all tornadoes _ in the US, in the area from Texas in the southeast to South Dakata in the north.A. are occurredB. occurC. occurredD. are occurring7. Sandstorms in China appear _ in recent years as a result of “desertification”.A. to increaseB. to be increasingC. to have increasedD. increasing8. The Chinese Central Weather Station can forecast a sandstorm some weeks before it arrives in Beijing, but the _ of the storm sometimes surprises people.A. strengthB. forceC. valueD. stress9. Ancient China was a place _ states were often at war with each other.A. whichB. of whichC. whereD. what 10. He is a man _ China can be proud.A. of whomB. for whomC. whomD. that第二节 完形填空（每小题2分，共15题，满分30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从11-25各题中选出最佳选项。It has been argued by some that gifted children should be grouped in special classes. The_11_is based on the belief that in regular classes these children are held back in their intellectual (智力的) growth by_12_situations that are designed for the_13_children.There can be little doubt that_14_classes can help the gifted children to graduate earlier and take their place in life sooner. However, to take these_15_out of the regular classes may create serious problems.I observed a number of_16_children who were taken out of a special class and placed in a_17_class.In the special class, they showed little ability to use their own judgment, relying_18_on their teachers directions. In the regular class, having no worry about keeping up, they began to reflect_19_on many problems, some of which were not on the school program.Many are concerned that gifted children become_20_and lose interest in learning. However，this_21_is more often from parents and teachers than from students, and some of these_22_simply conclude that special classes should be set up for those who are_23_.Some top students do feel bored in class, but why they_24_so goes far beyond the work they have in school. Studies have shown that to be bored is to be anxious. The gifted child who is bored is an_25_child.()11.A.principle Btheory Cargument Ddiscussion()12.A.designing Bgrouping Clearning Dliving()13.A.smart Bcurious Clittle Daverage()14.A.regular Bspecial Csmall Dcreative()15.A.children Bprograms Cgraduates Ddesigns()16.A.intelligent Bstupid Cordinary Dindependent()17.A.separate Bregular Cnew Dboring()18.A.specially Bslightly Cwrongly Dheavily()19.A.directly Bcleverly Cvoluntarily Dquickly()20.A.doubted Bbored Cworried Dtired()21.A.concern Bconclusion Creflection Dinterest()22.A.students Badults Cscholars Dteachers()23.A.talented Bworried Clearned Dinterested()24.A.believe Bthink Csay Dfeel()25.A.outstanding Bintelligent Canxious Dordinary第三节 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, 并将答案填涂在答题卡标号为26-35的相应位置上。Most students do an IQ text early in their school career. Even if they never see their results, they feel that their IQ is 26 determines how well they are going to do in life. When they see other students doing 27 (good) than them, they usually believe that those students have 28 higher IQ and 29 there is nothing they can do to change facts. However, new research 30 EQ suggests that success is not simply the result of a high IQ.While your IQ tells you how 31 (intelligence) you are, your EQ tells you how well you use your intelligence. Professor Salovery, 32 invented the term EQ, gives the following description: At work, it is IQ that 33 (get) you promoted. Supported by his academic research, Professor Salovery suggests that when someones future success 34 (predict), their character, 35 measured by EQ tests, might actually matter more than their IQ.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。ACity buses are white and blue. Please board at the front door and pay the fare as you get on. The fare per ride is $1.50 for adults and $1.00 for senior citizens. The fare may be paid by cash, bus pass or multiple passes. Please pay the exact amount directly into the slot（夹缝）at the top of the fare box. Remember that bills are not accepted and drivers cannot make change for riders. When you wish to get off the bus, please notify（告知）the driver in advance by pressing one of the buttons provided throughout the bus for this purpose. The bus may pass bus stops without stopping if no one is getting off or waiting to get on. There are five subway lines in the city. The fare is set at five rates from $2.00 to $3.50 according to the number of predetermined “price zones” traveled. To purchase the appropriate ticket, please check the fare on the boards installed above the ticket-selling machines in each subway station. Pass through the automated ticket gates by inserting the ticket into the slot. When getting off the subway at a station beyond the validity（有效）of the ticket, pay the additional fare at a fare-adjustment machine. 36. What is the lowest cost of a subway ride for an adult? A. $1.00. B. $1.50. C. $2.00. D. $3.50. 37. How can a rider determine the fare of a subway ride? A. It is automatically determined. B. It is always $2.00 C. Fare-adjustment machines determine the fare. D. All fares are posted. 38. Bus riders can NOT use _. A. change B. bills C. a bus pass D. a multiple pass 39. According to the information, all bus riders should _. A. exit from the back door B. let the driver know in advance if they want to get off C. ask the driver for changeD. pay according to a “price zone” 40. This text mainly tells us _. A. how to use city buses and subways B. how convenient city buses and subways are C. how to pay the fare for city buses and subways D. how well city buses and subways are equippedBGuandong province all together chose universities in Hong Kong; when the very best student of Beijing picked up HK University while giving up the nearby Peking or Tsinghua University; when the highest enrollment （录取）rate of Hong Kong Science and Industry University reached 48:1, its the high time to ask where the real education heaven for students in China is. Years ago, the answer certainly would be “Peking or Tsinghua University”. But now no one could give the exact reaction without hesitation. The only sure thing is that HK universities have gradually showed an unusual attraction to a great many mainland students. Its no doubt to call this HK craze（狂热）,which is even out of the expectation of those HK universities themselves. How can HK universities shake the steady foundations of Peking and Tsinghua and attract so many mainland students? First, Hong Kong universities offer large-amount scholarship, especially for the top students who can receive the sum of scholarship as much as 400,000 HK dollars. Since higher education has become a kind of heavy burden of many families, its easy to understand why the reaction to the generous offering of HK universities is great. Second, most HK universities receive professors and students from all over the world and carry out bilingual（双语）education. This kind of excellent language atmosphere is another attraction for mainland students. Further more, university students in Hong Kong have a better chance to study abroad as exchange students. Can mainland top universities like Peking or Tsinghua University calm as before when facing the unexpected competition from HK? Will they take relevant measures to win back the top students who once help them set the worldwide reputation? Time will explain it. The fierce competition brought by HK universities can be a good thing for an entire improvement of education in China. After the awakening and action taking of mainland universities, they can perform better together with HK universities. At least, it reminded the mainland universities the tuition fees（学费）are among students top concern when they are choosing universities. Its time to move. 41What is the passage mainly talking about? ASome thought brought by the enrollment of HK universities. BHigher education in Hong Kong. CThe competition between HK University and Peking University. DThe fall of mainland universities. 42. Top students from mainland apply for HK universities because _. Amany students now would love to study aboard to get a better experience Bthey concern only about the tuition fees when choosing universities CHK universities offer higher scholarship, better environment and more opportunities for their further study DPeking university has lost its worldwide reputation 43What is the authors attitude toward the competition brought by HK universities? AThe government should take relevant measures to stop this unfair competition. BMainland universities had better lower their tuition fees and win back the top students. CUniversities both in mainland and in HK would get an entire improvement during the competition. DIt may probably cause a complete loss both sides in the end. 44From the passage we can see HK universities _. Adidnt mean to enroll top students from mainland Bdidnt expect their enrollment of mainland students would be so popular Chave strict enrollment rules and only 1 out of 48 students can get the chance to study there Dare proud of their teaching staff and facilities 45What does the author mean by saying “Its time to move” in the last paragraph? AMainland universities should take measures as soon as possible to attract students. BThe opportunities come for top students to study abroad. CMainland universities should make full preparations to challenge mainland universities. DTop students should be offered further education free of charge.CAsian athletes have had a spare time in the first two days of the World Indoor Championships in Birmingham, England. But Chinese hurdler(跨栏运动员) Liu Xiang surprised everyone by taking the bronze medal in the mens 60-meter hurdles. Liu became the first Chinese male athlete to get a world indoor medal in the 18-year history of the championship and was the only Asian medalist this time. Karaoke! Thats what Im going to do. Im going to get a big group of my friends together and sing. I love both Western and Chinese music but especially Michael Jackson, said Liu after clocking 7.25 seconds in the final to take his place on the podium (领奖台). Frankly speaking, I didnt think I was in the shape to win a medal, Liu said. On my arrival here, my aim was just to fight my way into the final. After I did that, I thought I might just get into the top six. I knew British hurdler Colin Jackson was going to be here and hes the world record holder indoors and out. There was also Cubas reigning (统治的) Olympic champion Anier Garcia and Allen Johnson, from the United States. It was Johnson, the reigning world outdoor champion, who was successful in 7.47 seconds with Garcia second and Jackson finished back in fifth.Now Liu will never underestimate his chances again and is aiming for glory(光荣) in Paris later this year. There is the World Championship outdoors in the summer and I have now got to think that I can get a medal. I can never again think that I cant get a medal, he said. Lius success here marks his rapid transition(转变) into the senior ranks. The university gives me a lot of flexibility. My courses are very easy and the teachers are very helpful, said Liu. They might have to be even more accommodating (乐于助人的) now if Liu starts taking on celebrity status, although an invite to his homecoming karaoke party may help.46. The first sentence Asian athletes have had a spare time in the first two days. means _. A. Asian athletes can do things at their will in the first two days B. Asian athletes havent any achievements in the first two days C. Asian athletes could match athletes from other continents D. Asian athletes are tired of competing in the first two days 47. The underlined sentence means _. A. I was not satisfied with my performances B. winning a medal cant show what I have done C. I didnt think I was able to win a medal D. I havent told anyone about my achievements in the hurdles 48. Liu _ the World Championship outdoors in Paris later this year. A. is busy preparing for B. has great pressure on C. is more confident of his ability in D. pays little attention to 49. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A. Liu Xiang was the youngest athlete to take part in the competition in England. B. Liu Xiang was the first Asian medalist to get a world indoor medal. C. Liu Xiang is not only a good athlete but a music-lover. D. Liu Xiang finds it hard to get along with teachers in university. 50. Of the following persons, who hasnt got a medal in the World Indoor Championship? A. Garcia. B. Allen Johnson. C. Liu Xiang. D. Michael Jackson. DIt is hard to track the blue whale, the oceans largest creature, which has almost been killed off by commercial whaling and is now listed as an endangered species. Attaching radio devices to it is difficult, and visual sightings are too unreliable to give real insight into its behavior.So biologists were delighted early this year when, with the help of the Navy, they were able to track a particular blue whale for 43 days, monitoring its sounds. This was possible because of the Navys formerly top-secret system of underwater listening devices spanning the oceans.Tracking whales is but one example of an exciting new world just opening to civilian scientists after the cold war as the Navy starts to share and partly uncover its global network of underwater listening system built over the decades to track the ships of potential enemies.Earth scientists announced at a news conference recently that they had used the system for closely monitoring a deep-sea volcanic eruption （爆发） for the first time and that they plan similar studies.Other scientists have proposed to use the network for tracking ocean currents and measuring changes in ocean and global temperatures.The speed of sound in water is roughly one mile a secondslower than through land but faster than through air. What is most important, different layers of ocean water can act as channels for sounds, focusing them in the same way a stethoscope （听诊器） does when it carries faint noises from a patients chest to a doctors ear. This focusing is the main reason that even relatively weak sounds in the ocean, especially low-frequency ones, can often travel thousands of miles.51. The passage is chiefly about _ . A. an effort to protect an endangered marine species B. the civilian use of a military detection system C. the exposure of a U.S. Navy top-secret weapon D. a new way to look into the behavior of blue whales 52. The underwater listening system was originally designed _ . A. to trace and locate enemy vessels B. to monitor deep-sea volcanic eruptions C. to study the movement of ocean currents D. to replace the global radio communications network 53. The deep-sea listening system makes use of _. A. the sophisticated technology of focusing sounds under water B. the capability of sound to travel at high speed C. the unique property of layers of ocean water in transmitting sound D. low-frequency sounds traveling across different layers of water_ 54. It can be inferred from the passage that_. A. new radio devices should be developed for tracking the endangered blue whales B. blue whales are no longer endangered with the use of the new listening system C. opinions differ as to whether civilian scientists should be allowed to use military technology D. military technology has great potential in civilian use 55. Which of the following is true about the U.S. Navy underwater listening network? A. It is now partly accessible to civilian scientists. B. It has been replaced by a more advanced system. C. It became useless to the military after the cold war. D. It is indispensable in protecting endangered species. 第二节 信息匹配（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）首先请阅读以下花语：ARed Roses Red roses, as we think of them today, are the traditional symbol for love and romance and a time-honored way to say “I love you.” The red rose has long symbolized beauty and perfection, so a bouquet of red roses is the perfect way to express your deep feelings for someone special. For the budding relationship, a red rose bouquet can also signal the beginning of romantic intentions. They can send a message of commitment and an invitation to take the next step.BCarnations (康乃馨)The meanings of carnations include fascination, distinction, and love. Like many other flowers, different messages can also be expressed with the flowers different color varieties. Light red carnations, for example, are often used to convey admiration, whereas pink carnations are often given as a sign of gratitude. Today carnations are worn and gifted worldwide on Mothers Day and have become symbolic of purity, strength and endurance of motherhoodAs a custom pink carnations are worn to honor living mothers and white carnations for the deceased mothers.CChrysanthemums（菊花）Chrysanthemums were cultivated in China as a flowering herb as far back as the 15th century BCIt was named from the Greek prefix chrys-, which means golden (the color of the original flowers), and anthemion, meaning flower. Chrysanthemums can be yellow, white or even bright red. Many flower forms are available, spoon-shaped, threadlike or spiderlike. With its special meaning “Rest” associated with them, chrysanthemums are one of the traditional funeral flowers which you can even convey your sincere feelings for the dead.DSunflowersSunflowers turn their heads towards the sun and this is how they got their common name. They originated in Central and South America. Sunflowers are not only pretty to look at but sunflower seeds are power-packed with healthy fats, protein, fiber, minerals, and vitamin E all important to the nutritional quality of your diet.EPurple hyacinth （风信子）The language of flowers can be found as far back as the 14th century. Every flower has a special. Purple hyacinths are a meaningful gift, perfect for expressing feelings for a friend to convey the feelings like “You are a wonderful friend and I wish you peace, prosperity and happiness” or “I am sorry. Please forgive me.”FForget me notThe little blue Forget Me Not flower, though quite small in size, expresses sweet
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