浙江省东阳中学2012届高三下学期模拟考试(英语)(可编辑).doc

浙江省东阳中学2012届高三下学期模拟考试（英语） 浙江省东阳中学2012届高三下学期模拟考试英语201205注意事项 1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2选择题部分必须使用2B铅笔填涂如需改动用橡皮擦干净后再选涂其他答案标号非选择题部分必须使用05毫米的黑色中性签字笔或碳素笔书写字体工整笔迹清楚3非选择提部分请按照题号顺序在各题的答题区域黑色线框内作答超出答题区域书写的答案无效在草稿纸试题卷上答题无效 4保持答题卡卡面清洁不折叠不破损 选择题部分 共80分 第一部分英语知识运用共两节满分30分第一节单项填空 共20小题每小题05分满分10分 从ABC和D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项并在答题纸上将该选项标号涂黑1 _ worlds largest retailer Wal-Mart has opened its _ third store in Beijing which means the firm now has 52 stores in ChinaA The aB A a C The the D The 2 The woman there _a piano in her roomA have B has C is D are3 After several rounds of competition the little girl _ because of her excellent spoken English and quick response A put out B picked out C broke out D stood out4 However weak we are we can still do something against the powerful nature so long as we are_ prepared A specially B adequatelyC physicallyD equally5 More and more people are advised to arrange for insurance_that they or their family members need medical careA in order B in need C in case D in hope6 How long do you suppose it is _he arrived hereNo more than half a weekA when B before C after D since7 Some parents are just too protective They want to _ their kids from every kind of danger real or imagined A take B shelter C distinguish D dismiss8 People in Zhejiang are proud of _ they have achieved in the past few years A thatB which C whatD how9 Though Sundays are _ as a day for rest we must make good use of themA set out B set down C set aside D set off10 Tom sat under a tree and seeing his friend_ up in no timeA to stand B stood C standing D would stood11 Guess what I have got an A for my term paper Great You _ read widely and put a lot of work into itA must have B should C must D should have12Do you think it wise for Chinese mothers to try to do everything for their childrenNo thats _ they are mistakenA whereB when C in whichD what13 The new technology if_to farming will help increase the grain outputA applyingB to apply C appliedD having applied14 You know I dropped medicine and_physicsYou made a right decisionA took upB took in C took apartD took off15 Those who put their money away in the bank know very well that interest rate could go _A both waysB all ways C neither wayD either way16 I would have attended your birthday party last night but for the fact that it _ at that timeA would rain B was raining C had rained D had been raining 17 A volcano in Indonesia erupted on November the 16th 2010 and _ hundreds of people were killed A consequentlyB continuouslyC constantlyD consistently18 As soon as little Tom had _ a little from his shock his first thought was to get away A returned B benefited C survived D recovered19 His efforts to raise money for his program were_ because no one showed any intention to take a cent out of their pockets A in placeB in vainC in sightD in order20 Did you have a wonderful time at the ball last night _ Ive never had a more wonderful time all my life A You bet B No problem C Dont mention it D Got it第二节完形填空 共20小题每小题1分满分20分 阅读下面短文掌握其大意然后从2140各题所给的四个选项 ABC和D 中选出最佳选项并在答题纸上将该选项标号涂黑My husband and I insisted that our children were old enough to clean their rooms and make their beds But they thought 21 My complaints even self-justified shouting were always landing on 22_ ears Very often a whole hours scolding would end with their 23 into tears I felt very frustrated 沮丧的 I realized I needed to 24 my method of mothering One day when they were at school I spent some time 25 their rooms On their desks in plain _26 I left the cards Dear Bill the other card was 27 to Sarah your room was messy this morning and Im sure you like it clean Love the Room Fairy 28 arriving back the children were _29 excited to receive the little note from the Room Fairy The next day their rooms were fairly tidy Sure enough there was another note from the Room Fairy _30 for them thanking them for their nice gift of a clean room and 31 asking them to play a certain violin 32 Each day thank-you notes would be written differently to keep the ideas 33 Sometimes the Room Fairy would propose a little 34 If you can finish your homework and _35 your lessons before dinner I d like to watch a particular television program with you tonight Sometimes some colored markers or other little items would be left in 36 of well done jobs the day _37 38 I cant remember how long the Room Fairy continued leaving her love notes When they were age appropriate we used various versions of Post-Its 贴条 The bathroom mirror became the 39 centre of our home Appointments notices about visiting relatives lesson schedules and changes in plans could be posted We all benefited from and 40 the idea of sharing reminders and daily details of life through notes I believe the true advantage of the Room Fairy notes survives in our frequent and enjoyable communication21 A differently B gratefully C doubtfully D otherwise22 A side B deaf C neither D either23 A crying B breaking C bursting D bumping24 A adjust B adopt C access D addict25 A clearing B tidying C emptying D searching26 A distance B words C speech D sight27 A sent B read C delivered D addressed28 A As B At C In D Upon29 A more than B rather than C no more than D other than 30 A asking B waiting C praying D expecting 31 A politely B happily C gently D toughly32 A music B song C piece D tone33 A respectable B uninteresting C incredible D fresh34 A challenge B question C suggestion D advice35 A go with B look up C go over D look into36 A response B answer C praise D honor37 A ahead B before C over D ago 38 A Actually B Even so C Even if D Though39 A life B main C memory D reminder40 A learned B appreciated C shared D thanked第二部分阅读理解 第一节20小题第二节5小题每小题2分满分50分 第一节阅读下列短文从每题所给的四个选项 ABC和D 中选出最佳选项并在答题纸上将该选项标号涂黑AThe centenary百年of the birth of William Faulkner one of the great modern novelists was celebrated in September 1997 Faulkner wrote about the southern states of the United States of America where he grew up and where his family had an important part to play in the history of that regionHis work became a touchstone for insights into the troubled issues of southern American identity race relations and the family interrelationships of the old time southern gentry 贵族 Faulkner was born in New Albany Mississippi on September 25 1897 Despite his interest in writing he left Oxford High School Mississippi without graduating After World War I he entered the University of Mississippi as a special student a right to study which was granted to retired soldiers although Faulkner had only finished training with the Air Force in Canada and not entered combat 战斗 Faulkner began to write poems a verse play short stories and finished his first novel Sartoris in 1928 His fiction was centered for 14 of the 19 novels published during his lifetime in a fictional region called Yoknapatawpha County The name is said to come from the Indian Chickasaw word meaning split landIn December 1950 Faulkner was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature When he accepted it in Stockholm his speech emphasized that he wished to continue writing but in a positive way that affirmed the power of humanity to prevail over adverse circumstances As he said in his speech he still felt that despite the threat of nuclear war then hanging over the world the central concern of the writer should be the problems of the human heart in conflict with itself He wanted the tensions and problems that he had cast the spotlight on in the southern states of America to be resolved by the life-affirming attitudes and action of his characters Like playwright Tennessee Williams Faulkner was a major voice who spoke for the troubled heart of the southern states of America His achievement is all the more remarkable because as a schoolboy he was not only a frequent absentee but also reportedly failed to reach pass grades in English class His collected short stories novels poems and other writings from a legacy of literature which casts profound illumination 启发 on the special culture of the South a culture which developed from a history and social circumstances that were always unique From the focus on a fictional county and by remaining true to his view of a close-knit but real society that reflected the greater world around him Faulkner in the end fashioned a legend of the Deep South that is one of the major achievements of the 20th century literature41Which of the following statements about William Faulkner is NOT trueA William Faulkners work focuses on several troubled problems of southern AmericaB William Faulkner died one hundred years agoC Although William Faulkner did not graduate from high school he had great interests in writingD William Faulkner once took part in the army when he was young42Why did William Faulkner write about the southern states of AmericaA They were the place where he grew up and his family took an important role in the history of that regionB His work became a touchstoneC He cared about the troubled issues of southern AmericaD He felt sympathy for the poor in southern America43How many novels have been published during the lifetime of William FaulknerA 14 B 100 C 19 D Not mentioned44Which of the following statements about Tennessee William is trueA Both Tennessee William and William Faulkner are playwrights B Tennessee William was a major voice who spoke for the troubled people in southern AmericaC Like Faulkner he once won Nobel Prize for literatureD Tennessee William had to pursue his writing career through difficult times45What was William Faulkners attitude toward the troubled issues of southern AmericaA He reflected them by writing and criticized themB He intended to call on the troubled people to rebelC The troubled issues of southern America just provided many elements for his novelsD He advocated resolving them in positive attitudes and actionsBBelow is some advice on how to prevent cancer8 Ways to Avoid Cancer in Your Life1 Eat BlueberriesAside from being a healthy and delicious snack blueberries contain pterostilbene which has important colon结肠 cancer-fighting prosperities But wait it gets better Blueberries also offer a large dose of vitamins C 14 milligrams per cup So at breakfast try to take in a cup and a half of blueberries in your cereal or yogurt or mixed with other berries2 Drink Pomegranate石榴JuiceThe deep red juice of the pomegranate contains polyphenols isoflavones and ellagic acid which together create a powerful anticancer mixture Most recently researchers from the University of Wisconsin at Madison has discovered that 16 ounces of pomegranate juice per day also may inhibit the growth of lung cancer3 RelaxFeeling stressed or worried Find ways to relax and you may reduce your chances of developing cancer Purdue University researchers tracked 1600 men over 12 years and found that half of those with high levels of worry died during the study period Only 20 percent of the optimists died before the study were completed while 34 percent of the extremely anxious men died of some type of cancer Instead of stressing about the past or future focus on the present and relax4 Take Selenium硒Selenium is well known for its cancer-fighting properties In a study of almost 1000 men researchers from the Journal of the National Cancer Institute found that when men with the lowest initial levels of selenium in their bodies received a daily supplement over a 4 year period they cut their prostate前列腺 cancer risk by a remarkable 92 percent However it is possible to get too much of a good thing so monitor your intake of selenium-containing supplements Brazil nuts tuna meats and grains carefully5 Eat Sushi寿司Seaweed may not be your idea of a great snack but it is high in fiber calcium and iron and dry roasted seaweed sheets used in sushi provide the additional benefits of vitamins A and C Sushi rolls are also high in protein a typical spicy tuna roll has only 290 calories but packs 24 grams of protein So dont skimp节省on the Sushi6 Enjoy the OutdoorsVitamin D causes early death of cancer cells A study published in the American Journey of Clinical Nutrition reported that women who supplemented their diets with 1000 international Units of vitamin D every day had a 60 percent to 77 percent lower incidence of cancer ever a four-year period that did women taking a placebo 无效对照剂 Experts recommend supplementing your fun in the sun with 1100 to 2000IU of vitamin D each day7 Breathe Clean AirTheres no question that secondhand smoke kills A recent American Journal of Public Health study showed that nonsmokers working in smoky places had three times the amount of carcinogen致癌物质 in their urine尿 than nonsmokers working in smoke-free locations Whats worse their levels of the carcinogen rose 6 percent for every hour worked Nine states have banned smoking in all workplaces bars and restaurants The message is clear Do whatever you can to avoid the cloud of smoke 8 Break a SweatEven a small amount of exercise can offer major cancer-fighting benefits In a study of 29110 men published in the International Journal of Cancer men who exercised just once a week had a percent lower risk of metastasis 转移性 prostate cancer than men who didnt work out at all The better the frequency duration and intensity of the exercise the bigger the reduction in risk according to the study 46 To prevent yourself from catching colon cancer you should eat _ as often as possibleA sushi B blueberries C pomegranates D Vitamin D47 A person is very likely to catch some type of cancer if _A he is very fond of exercise every dayB he is addicted to smoking C he is always feeling extremely stressed or worriedD he likes to have meals in restaurants48 _ will remarkably reduce the risk of mens prostate cancerA Having a daily supplement of seleniumB Drinking a cup of pomegranate juice every dayC Breathing fresh air now and thenD Taking exercise at least once a week49 If you want to keep cancer away it is particularly important to _A have a daily supplement of vitamins B and CB try to ignore the secondhand smokingC take in as many selenium-containing supplements as possibleD having exercise as often as possibleCOne thing the tour books dont tell you about London is that 2000 of its residents are foxes They ran away from the city about centuries ago after developers and pollution moved in But now that the environment is cleaner the foxes have come home one of the many wild animals that have moved into urban areas around the worldThe number and variety of wild animals in urban areas is increasing says Gomer Jones president of the National Institute for Urban Wildlife in Columbia Maryland A survey of the wildlife in New Yorks Central Park last year tallied the species of mammals including muskrats shrews and flying squirrels A similar survey conducted in the 1890s counted only five species One of the countrys largest populations of raccoons 浣熊 now lives in Washington DC and moose 驼鹿 are regularly seen wandering into Maine towns Peregrine falcons 游隼 dive from the window ledges of buildings in the largest US cities to prey on 捕食 pigeonsSeveral changes have brought wild animals to the cities Foremost is that air and water quality in many cities has improved as a result of the 1970s pollution-control efforts Meanwhile rural areas have been built up leaving many animals on the edges of suburbs In addition urban wildlife refuges 避难处 have been created The Greater London Council last year spent750000 to buy land and build 10 permanent wildlife refuges in the city Over 1000 volunteers have donated money and cleared rubble from derelict lots One evening last year a fox was seen on Westminster Bridge looking up at Big Ben For peregrine falcons cities are actually safer than rural cliff dwellings 悬崖栖息地 By 1970 the birds had died out east of the Mississippi because the DDT had made their eggs too thin to support life That year scientist Tom Cade of Cornell University began raising the birds for release in cities for cities afforded abundant foodCities can attract wild animals without turning them harmful The trick is to create habitats where they can be self-sufficient but still be seen and appreciated Such habitats can even be functional In San Francisco the local government is testing different kinds of rainwater control basins to see not only which ones retain 保持 the cleanest water but which will attract the most birds50 The first paragraph suggests that _A environment is crucial for wildlife B tour books are not always a reliable source of informationC London is a city of fox D foxes are highly adaptable to environment51 Which of the following is NOT a reason that wildlife is returning to the citiesA Food is plentiful in the citiesB Wildlife is appreciated in the citiesC Wildlife refuges have been built in the cities D Air and water quality has improved in the cities52The underlined word tallied in Para 2 means _A distinguished B described C counted D excluded 53 It can be inferred from the passage that _A Londoners are putting more and more wild animals into their zoosB Londoners are happy to see wild animals return to their cityC Londoners are trying to move wild animals back to the countrysideD Londoners have welcomed the wild birds but found foxes a problem54 What is the passage mainly aboutA Wildlife returning to large cities B Foxes returning to LondonC Wild animals living in zoos D A survey of wildlife in New YorkDAbout this time every year I get very nostalgic 怀旧的 Walking through my neighborhood on a fall afternoon reminds me of a time not too long ago when sounds of children filled the air children playing games on a hill and throwing leaves around in the street below I was one of those children carefree and happy I live on a street that is only one block long I have lived on the same street for sixteen years I love my street One side has six houses on it and the other has only two houses with a small hill in the middle and a huge cottonwood tree on one end When I think of home I think of my street Only I see it as it was before Unfortunately things change One day not long ago I looked around and saw how different everything has become Life on my street will never be the same because neighbors are quickly grown old friends are growing up and leaving and the city is planning to destroy my precious hill and sell the property to contractors It is hard for me to accept that many