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信宜砺儒中学2011-2012学年度第二学期段考(三) 高三英语 2012.2.18本试卷满分135分。考试时间120分钟。欢迎你参加本次考试。请保持良好心态，认真审题，注意书写，保持卷面整洁。加油！祝你考试成功！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。 A boy was walking home from school when he saw a large, tempting(诱人的) apple on one of the branches of an apple tree hanging out over a tall fence. Seeing the apple, the boy wanted it. The more he looked at it, the_1_he felt and the more he wanted that apple.He stood on tiptoe(脚尖)，_2_as high as he could, but even at his tallest height he was unable to touch it. He began to_3_up and down, as high as he could, at the top of each jump stretching his arms to get the apple. Still it remained out of_4_.Not giving up, he thought, if only he had something to_5_on.His school bag wouldnt give enough height and he didnt want to_6_the things inside, like his lunch box, pencil case, and Gameboy.Looking_7_， he hoped he might find an old box, a rock, or even a ladder, but there was nothing he could use.He had tried everything he could think to do._8_seeing any other choices, he gave up and started to walk_9_.At first he felt angry and disappointed thinking about how hungry he had become from his_10_， and how he really wanted that apple. The more he_11_like this, the more unhappy he became._12_， the boy of our story was a pretty smart guy, even if he couldnt always get what he wanted. He started to say to himself，“This isnt_13_.I dont have the apple and Im feeling miserable as well.Theres_14_more I can do to get the applethat is unchangeablebut we are supposed to be able to_15_our feelings. If thats the case, what can I do to feel better？”1.A.sadderBangrierChungrierDtastier2.A.expandingBstretchingCswingingDpulling3.A.jumpBlookCwalkDglance4.A.hopeBhandCsightDreach5.A.putBstandCgetDhold6.A.breakBshakeCtakeDstrike7.A.upBforwardCdownDaround8.A.AfterBThroughCWithoutDUpon9.A.backBawayCupDdown10.A.wishesBbeliefsCeffortsDgoals11.A.thoughtBimaginedCtriedDclaimed12.A.ThereforeBHoweverCMoreoverDOtherwise13.A.skillfulBcheerfulCharmfulDhelpful14.A.somethingBanythingCeverythingDnothing15.A.changeBexpressCforgetDdescribe 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。Nowadays, it is common that parents buy 16 educational present for their children. A lot of personal computers are placed under the Christmas tree this year. 17 (believe) that computers are the key to success, parents are also insisting that children 18 (teach) to use them in school as early as possible. The problem for school is 19 when it comes to computers, parents dont always know best. Teachers found themselves caught in the middle of the problem between parental 20 (press) and wise educational decisions. Many schools are giving in to parental impatience_21_ are purchasing hardware without good educational planning. Educators do not even agree on 22 computers should be used. Even those who believe that all children should have access to computers warn of potential dangers to the very young. The temptation(诱惑) remains strong 23 (large) because young children adapt so well to computers. However, not every school can afford to go into computing, and that creates 24 problem: a division between the haves and the have-nots. Very few parents are agitating for（倡导）computer instruction in poor school districts, 25 there may be barely enough money to pay the teacher.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。 AOur neighbours son was getting married at an out-of-town church, and my husband and I were invited. We immediately rushed out to a store, and I bought a nice pink dress with a jacket. The dress was a little tight, but I had a month to go before the June 30 wedding and I would lose a few pounds.June 29 came and, of course, I hadnt lost a single pound; in fact I had gained two. But I figured a nice new girdle (紧身内衣) would cure everything. So on our way out of the city we stopped once again at the store. I ran in and told the clerk I needed a large-size girdle. The shop assistant found the box with the described girdle marked “LG”, and asked if I would like to try it on. “Oh, no, a large one will fit just right. I neednt try it on.”The next morning was rather hot, so I waited to get dressed until about 45 minutes before time to go. I opened the box only to find a new girdle in a small size. Since it was too late to find another one and the dress wouldnt fit right without a girdle, a fight broke out in the hotel room between me and the girdle. Have you ever tried to shake 20 pounds of potatoes into a five-pound bag? Thats it. Finally my husband, laughing like crazy, got hold of each side and shook me down into it. At once I put on the pink dress, which didnt match my red face well, and was ready to go.Finally we got to the church. I heard one of the people say that they were having a High Mass. I turned to my husband and asked, “What is a High Mass?” He shrugged his shoulders.Unfortunately, I learned that this particular mass would last one hour, twenty-two minutes and eight and one half seconds - the priest (神父) was going to bless everything except my girdle.26. The author most probably bought a nice pink dress with a jacket _.A. 4 weeks later B. 4 weeks earlier C. a fortnight earlier D. a fortnight later27. What had the author wanted to do with the tight dress?A. To make herself thinner. B. To buy a large-size girdle.C. To put on some weight. D. To shake herself into it.28. Which of the following statements about the author is TRUE according to the story?A. She was very lucky to buy a girdle to go with for her dress.B. She had no choice but to put on the dress without a girdle.C. She complained to the shop assistant about her carelessness.D. She managed to put on the girdle with her husbands help.29. The purpose of this passage is _.A. to show a husbands selfless loveB. to share an interesting experienceC. to describe a changeable girdleD. to tell us how to keep calm in trouble30. What would be the best title for the passage?A. A Funny Wedding B. A Wise Decision C. A Tight Situation D. A Fierce Fight B Its interesting to see how people make use of the time they spend on public transport in Indian cities like Delhi and Mumbai.In crowded buses and trains people manage to take a short nap and some even reach the snoring stage. Or they spread out a newspaper over multiple knees and arms to read about the latest sport results or political crisis.Then there are the experienced travellers who have been playing cards with the same group over the last decade or so. They even have their specific seats so well-worn that you can make out the shape of their backsides.There is no doubt about it. Travelling by public transport is being in the thick of the seasons of life a sweaty life in summer where people, blissfully unaware of the rivers of sweat running down their brows and inside their clothes. At the first smell of a perfumed man or woman boarding the stuffy bus or train, most people feel they are reborn.During the rains you cant avoid getting wet or muddied. The windows, almost always, are not a perfect fit and if youre not drenched by a sudden, heavy rain shower then you are bound to catch a jet spray of muddy water caused by a fellow motorist driving fast through a puddle.Rains are a perfect time for people to switch their old umbrellas for new ones. Since there are so many that look alike, its impossible to tell whose is whose.Winter is the time when it feels good or at least warm to be part of a crowd. It is amazing how much the collective breaths of a 100 or so people can raise the freezing temperature inside. Looking at the masses dressed in their bright red pullovers or green coats, its fun to imagine what faces lie beneath their dark woolen hats.The cold winter passes, making way for spring. It is impossible not to see every little flower by the wayside blooming proudly. And the warm sun manages to transmit some of their pleasantness to the inside of a bus or train.Now, wouldnt it be perfect if we had a public transport worth the name in all our cities?31. On Indian public transport, you can always expect to see people _.A. sleeping and reading newspapersB. arguing and playing gamesC. enjoying the view and playing cardsD. carrying umbrellas and whispering politely32. According to the author what will make passengers feel refreshed during summer travelling?A. The cool evening breeze.B. The rain pouring over their clothes.C. The joy of a game of cards.D. The sweet fragrance of a new passenger.33. If you see people in colourful clothing and breathing heavily, you are probably travelling during the _. A. summerB. rainy seasonsC. winterD. spring34. We can infer from the passage that _.A. Indian people dont mind switching umbrellas with others B. almost everyone in India wears perfume when they go outC. the buses and trains are old and in poor conditionsD. Indian transport is the most crowded in the world35. What is the tune of language used in this passage?A. Humourous. B. Critical. C. Frightening. D. Concerned. C Chocolate soap is supposed to be good for the skin. But its not so good for the tongue. Unfortunately for the US soldiers of World War II, the chocolate bars the army gave them tasted like they were intended for use in the bath.In the armys defense, it wasnt trying to win any cooking awards. In fact, it specifically ordered that its chocolate bars not be too delicious, so soldiers wouldnt eat them too quickly. These bars were created for survival, not taste. “They were awful,” John Otto, a former army captain in World War II said. “They were big, thick things, and they werent any good. I tried them, but I had to be awful hungry after I tried them once.” As unappealing as the chocolate bars were to some, others liked them. Samuel Hinkle, the chemist who created the chocolate bars, pointed out that the number of bars made were far greater than the army needed. “It soon became obvious that the generous American soldiers were sharing their valued possessions with their foreign friends, whether soldiers of other countries or local citizens.”The bars turned many hungry Europeans into friends of the United States. “People wanted them,” said Otto. “Youd give them to kids. In some places they were very hungry. And they sure helped relax people about American soldiers.” Otto said he never saw a European turn his or her nose up at the chocolate. “It was food,” he said. “At that time, everyone was very hungry. I saw German kids standing outside the U.S. army kitchen. They werent begging, just standing there very politely. When we were done, the kids would eat the food out of the garbage. They were that hungry.”Other Europeans did not see chocolate until well after the war ended. “We didnt see any Americans where I was,” said Elizabeth Radsma, who was 25 years old when the Germans occupied her country, the Netherlands. “Even after the war, we saw only English. Maybe the Americans gave out some chocolate in the big cities, but we were only in a small town. Before the British, we saw only German soldiers. But chocolate? Dont make me laugh! Maybe in my dreams!”A soldier in the field might have responded “Be careful what you wish for” and then gratefully bit down on a chocolate bar, the only food available for miles.36. What was the American soldiers attitude towards the chocolate bars? A. They were delicious. B. They tasted awful. C. They were necessary for survival. D. Too many of them were produced.37. Which of the following is true according to the passage? A. The US soldiers used the chocolate bars as bath soap. B. The US soldiers did not have enough food during World War II. C. The US army produced more chocolate bars than necessary for its soldiers. D. European people regretted eating chocolate bars from the US soldiers.38. The underlined expression “turn his or her nose up at” probably means _. A. reject B. demandC. receiveD. smell39. Why does the author mention the German kids story? A. To tell how friendly the American soldiers were. B. To describe the hunger in post-war Germany. C. To prove German kids could be very polite. D. To show how much they were eager for chocolates.40. Elizabeth Radsma never saw chocolate during the war because _. A. the US soldiers handed out all of them to people in big cities B. the German soldiers kept them all for themselves C. the British soldiers didnt share them with the local people D. the US soldiers never showed up in the small town she lived in D Winners ClubYou choose to be a winner!The Winners Club is a bank account specially designed for teenagers. It has heen made to help you better manage your money. The Winners Club is a transaction account (交易账户) where you receive a keycard so you can get to your money 24/7thats 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!Its a club with impressive features for teenagers：No account keeping fees!Youre no millionaire so we dont expect you to pay large fees. In fact, there are no account keeping or transaction fees!Excellent interest rates!You want your money to grow. The Winners Club has a good rate of interest which gets even better if you make at least two deposits (储蓄) without taking them out in a month.ConvenientTeenagers are busywe get that. You may never need to come to a bank at all. With the Winners Club you can choose to use handy tellers and to bank from home using the phone and the Internet .You can have money directly deposited into your Winners Club account. This could be your pocket money or your pay from your parttime job!Mega magazine includedAlong with your regular report, you will receive a FREE magazine full of good ideas to make even more of your money. There are also fantastic offers and competitions only for Winners Club members.The Winners Club is a great choice for teenagers. And it is so easy to join. Simply fill in an application form. You will have to get permission from your parent or guardian (so we can organize that cool keycard) but it is easy. We cant wait to hear from you. Its the best way to choose to be a winner!41The Winners Club is a bank account intended for_.Aparents BteenagersCwinners Dadults42Which of the following is TRUE about the Winners Club?ASpecial gifts are ready for parents.BThe bank opens only on work days.CServices are convenient for its members.DFees are necessary for the account keeping.43The Winners Club provides magazines which_.Aencourage spendingBare free to all teenagersCare full of adventure storiesDhelp to make more of your money44If you want to be a member of the Club, you must_.Abe an Internet userBbe permitted by your parentChave a big sum of moneyDbe in your twenties45What is the purpose of this text?ATo set up a club.BTo provide parttime jobs.CTo organize keycards.DTo introduce a new banking service.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。首先请阅读下列警方通报查找人员的信息：A. Name: Ziggy NizottHeight: 1.82 mWeight: 90kgAge: 35Details: Long history of violent crime including robbery, assault and car theft.B. Name: Dennis TsokasHeight: 1.95 mWeight: 70 kgAge: 28Details: Well known to local police having been arrested several times for pick-pocketing.C. Name: Michael ClarkeHeight: 1.7 mWeight: 65 kgAge: 20Details: Arrested as a youth for car theft and the selling of stolen goods.D. Name: Mark HughesHeight: 1.6 mWeight: 60kgAge: 29Details: Is wanted by police for several armed robbery of grocery stores, banks and post offices.E. Name: Herb ElliotHeight: 1.6 mWeight: 90kgAge: 22Details: Recently released from prison where he served 2 years for selling stolen goods.F. Name: William DanielsHeight: 1.6 mWeight: 90kgAge: 32Details: Arrested 4 times for the selling of drugs and car theft.以下是相关事件及人物的描述，请把描述与相关插图及提示性文字匹配起来。46. A valuable dog was taken while being walked by its owner in City Park yesterday afternoon. Police wish to talk to a man seen nearby at the time, described by witnesses as short and fat with short light hair and clear glasses.47. Yesterday morning at 9.30a.m. a man armed with a gun entered the National Bank and demanded money from the staff, before fleeing when confronted by bank security staff. Security cameras show the man as being short and thin with shoulder length blonde hair.48. A tall, strong built man with blonde hair, a thick black moustache and wearing dark glasses knocked a woman to the ground and stole her purse on Main Street last Saturday afternoon. If you see this man, do not approach as he is considered extremely dangerous.49. At the football match between Manchester United and Liverpool, several people had their wallets stolen while waiting in line to buy food. The victims did not see or notice the thief but bystanders describe him as very tall and thin, clean shaven with short light hair. 50. A car was stolen from the supermarket carpark on Friday, June 23 this year by a man described as very young, 1.7 metres tall with thin dark hair and carrying a blue backpack. A reward of $500 is offered for the cars recovery.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) 以下是一则关于首届中学生“春晚”的报道的主要内容。主题首届全国中学生“春晚”- “轮到我们了”组织者一群信宜中学生时间2012年1月15日,节目时长180分钟内容学生喜欢的各种节目，如街舞等。特色1.自编、自导、自演； 2.传统节目与新潮节目的结合。目的1.给中学生提供展现才华的机会； 2.让观众更多了解岭南文化。 生词：首届全国中学生春晚：the first National Middle School Students Spring Festival Show写作内容请根据以上内容用英语报道这一则校园新闻。内容包括：1. 晚会的基本信息；2. 晚会的目的与特色。写作要求只能使用5个句子表达全部内容。评分标准句子结构准确，信息内容完整，篇章结构连贯。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。School News: Yesterday, Dec.14, the grand ceremonyTo Build Our School an Ecoschool(国际生态学校), was held on the school playground. First, our geography teacher just gave us a very brief introduction about Ecoschool, which is one of five environmental education programmes run internationally by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE)It is the biggest environmental education programme for young children all over the world. It aims to help the school improve the environment, raise their awareness of environment. Being a member of the programme, we students can share experience on the Internet with foreign students, which could provide a bigger stage for us.After that, the schoolmaster Mr. Liu made a speech titled “To save and treasure our resources, to love and be masters of the school！” He pointed out that we students should bear the responsibility to protect our environment and learn to save.Finally, on behalf of all the students, Tan Peiying, Chairman of the Students Union, made a speech to call on us all to take action now to make our school a green one.【写作内容】1以约30个词概括以上“校园新闻”的内容要点；2然后以约120个词就“节约资源，爱我校园 Save Resources and Love Our School”的主题发表你的看法，内容包括：(1)你认为校园里存在哪些浪费的现象；(2)谈谈这些浪费现象带来的危害；(3)建设“国际生态学校”，你该做些什么？【写作要求】1在作文中可以使用亲身经历或虚构