汕尾市2012届高中毕业班第二次模拟测试(英语).doc

汕尾市2012届高中毕业年级第二次模拟测试英语试题 本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分，共12页，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填写在答题卡上。用2B铅笔在答题卡右上角的“试室号”和“座位号”糕填写试室号、座位号，将相应的试室号、座位号信息点涂黑。 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的答案标号涂黑，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，答案必须写在答题卡上各题目指定区城内相应位置上；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1-15各题所蛤的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 group of graduates， highly established.in their careers, got together to visit their old university professor. They talked about the present-day hot topic-Happiness. But the conversation soon turned into complaints about 1 in work and in life. To offer his guests coffee, the professor went to the kitchen and 2 with a large pot of coffee and different types of_ 3 _plastic, glass, crystal, some nice-looking, some plain- looking, some expensive, some cheap-telling them to help themselves to the coffee. When all the students had a cup of coffee in hand, the professor said, If you 4 , you might find all the nice-lookinS, expensive cups are taken up, with the plain and cheap ones left behind. While it is 5 for you to want: only the best for yourselves,that is the source of your_ 6 and stress. In fact, the cup itself adds no 7 to the coffee. What all of you 8 wanted was coffee, not the cup, but you consciously went for the best cups and were 9 each others cups. Now 10 this: Life is the coffee and the jobs; money and position in 11 are the cups. They are just tools to 12 and contain life, and the types of cups do nor decide or 13 _the quality of life we live. Sometimes, focusing on the cup makes us 14 to enjoy the coffee itself. So, dont let the cups drive you. Enjoy the coffee instead. The 15 people dont have the best of everything. They just make the best ofeverything. 1. A. progress B. plans C. stress D. disasters 2. A. cooked B. returned C. passed D. provided 3. A. cups B. plates C. bowls D. tables 4. A. noticed B. suggested C. proved D. saw 5. A. helpful B. safe C. normal D. popular 6. A. habit B. problem C. fear D. courage 7. A. cost B. weight C. color D. quality 8. A. really B. finally C. nearly D. quickly 9. A. wanting B. saying C. eyeing D. feeling 10. A. repeat B. consider C. do D. recite 11. A. school B. society C. thought D. dream 12. A. hold B. create C. measure D. check 13. A. correct B. bring C. change D. record 14. A. dislike B. stop C. fail D. struggle 15. A. happiest B. cleverest C. busiest D. kindest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16-25的相应位置上。 In the American family the husband and wife usually share impmtant decision- making _ 16 _the children are old enough, they take part as well. Foreigners are often surprised by the American way 17 family life. The old rule that children should be seen and not 18 (hear) is rarely followed, and children are often allowed to do 19 they wish without strict parental control. The father seldom_ 20_(expect)his children to obey him without question, and children are encouraged to be 21 (independence) at an early age. Some people believe that American parents carry this 22 _(free) too far. Others think that a strong father image would not suit the American values of equality and independence._23 Americans emphasize the importance of independence, young people are expected to break away from their parental families by the time they have reached 24 late teens or early twenties. Indeed, riot to do so is often regarded as_ 25 _failure, a kind of weak dependence.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，并在答题卡上将试项涂黑。A People love to complain Moanint(牢骚) to friends offers us a source of relief from the stresses and strains of work, study or relationships. But when it comes to protesting to a retailer about defective goods and sernces when the newly bought machine refuses to work but the salesgirl says she is too occupied to give you a hand, many of us find we dont have the nerve and choose to suffer in silence. By the time we do eventually find the courage to make our point, we have generally already allowed the problem to get to us, and we are angry. In this state, we find it all too easy to lose our temper and become aggressive, preparinig for battle and turning what should be a rational discussion into a conflict. To complain effectively, you need to be specific about your problem and communicate it clearly using words which are objective and fair. Going over the top emotional and unreasonable claims will only serve to make things worse and get you nowhere as a result. It is typical of good negotiators to be composed and sensible. Keeping a cool head, they start by explaining the sitriation and stating their requirements clearly, without threat. Most complaints urge a defensive response from the other person, but by being reasonable yourself, you stand more chance of achieving the positive outcome you want. If you feel upset or angry about what has happened, by all means tell the company, but do so with calmness, showing that you understand the situation from all poirits of view, but explaining what you will do if your complaint isnt attended to. Be sure to remember, however, that it is not so advisable to make threats unless you are in a position to carry them out.26. Many people do not make compliaints the moment the goods or services are found faulty because . A. they prefer to tum to friend8 for help B. they value harmonious interpersonal relationships C. they lack the courage to do so D. they think it no use protesting 27. In dealing with imperfect goods or services, jt is wise to . A. explain the situation clearly following your requirements B. keep calm and reasonable so that you are sure to get what you want C. Btate your problem in a matter-of-fact way D. threat to complain to those in authority in case your complaint is ignored 28. A good negoiiator tends to _ . A. hold back his feelings and talk about the problems logically B. compose an ruticle, covering all his viewpoints C. deliver a passionate speech, reducing the retailers to silence D. have the charm to bring a would-be battle to an end 29. It can be inferred from the passage that A. we tend to lose our temper due to stresses and strains of work B. retailers often defend their products or services C. we suffer in silence only to spoil our mood D. we need to be specific about our problem and express it clearly 30. Which of the following questions has NOT been discusaed in the passage? A. Why being emotional will 8et you nowhere? B. How do you make an effecture complaint? C. When do you accuse the retailers? D. What might happen if yuu keep silence about the poor goods?B A is for always getting to work on time. B is for being extremely busy. C is for the conscientioris (勤勤恳恳的) way you do your job. You may be all these things at the office, and more. But when it comes to getting ahead, experts say, the ABCs of business should include a P, for politics, as in office politics. Dale Carnegie suggested as much more than 50 years ago that hard work alonedoesnt ensure career advancement. You have to be able to sell yourself and your ideas, both publicly and behind the scenes. Yet, despite the obvious rewards. of engaging in office politics-a better job, a raise, praise-many people are still unable-or unwilling-to play the game. People assume that office politics involves some manipulative (工于心计的) behavior, says Deborah Comer, an assistant professor of management at Hofstra University. But politics derives from the woni polite. It can mean lobbying and fonning associations. It can mean being kind and helpful, or even trying to please your superior, and then expecting something in return. In fact, today, experts define office politics as proper behavior used to pursue ones own self-interest in the workplace. In many cases, this involves some form of socialising within the office emrironment-not just in large companies, but in small workplaces as well The first thing people are usually judged on is their ability to perform well on a consistent basis, says Neil P. Lewis, a management psychologist. But if two or three candidates are up for a promotion, each of whom has reasonably similar ability, a manager is going to promote the person he or she likes best Its simple. human nature. Yet, psychologists say, many employees and employers have trouble with the concept of politics in the office. Some people, they say, have an idealistic vision of work and what it takes to succeed. Still others associate politics with flattery (奉承), fearful that, if they speak up for thermselves, they may appear to be flattering their boss for favors. Experts suggest altering this negative picture by recognizing the need for some self-promotion. 31. The underlined phrase office politics used in the passage refers to . A. the code of behavior for company staff B. the political views and beliefs of office workers C. the interpersonal relationships within a company D. the various qualities required for a successful career 32. To get promoted, one must not only be competent but _ . A. give his boss a good impression B. honest and loyal to his company C. get along well with his colleagues D. avoid being too outstanding33. Why are many people unwilling to play the game? _ A. They believe that doing so is impractical. B. They feel that such behavior is unprincipled. C. They are not good at manipulating colleagues. D. They think the effort will get them nowhere. 34. The 8uthor considers office politic8 to be . A. unwelcome at the workplace B. bad for interpersonal relationships C. indispensable to the development of company culture D. an important factor for personal advancement 35. It is the authors view that . A. speaking up for oneself is part of human nature B. self-promotion does not necessarily mean flattery C. hard work contributes very little to ones promotion D. many employees fail to recognize the need of flatteryC People from many countries find it difficult to understand how the majority of Americans live comfortable lives without the support of a public welfare system Medical care in the United States is expensive; university education can cost $20,000 per year; living well after a worker retires requires more money than wiU be paid through the Social Security System. Most Amencans prepare for those needs by saving a part of their salanies in saving banks; others invest in industries or service corporations in hopes of receiving greater profits. Most Americans also buy insurance of many kinds. In buying insurance, a working person agrees to pay a set of money every month or at other regular intervals In exchange, he or she receives money when needed. Life insurance guarantees a sum of money to stuvivors of the person in case of death. Medical and hospital insurance guarantees payment of large medical and hospital bills There is also dental insurance and insurance tbat pays money when a home burns down. An American can also insure a car, fumiture or other personal belongings. Other benefits for working Americans are provided by the companies they work for or the labor unions to which they belong. All large businesses and many smaller ones offer their workers benefits. These benefits can include free or low-cost medical insurance ancl life insurance. Many companies also have retirement plans. The companies put money aside to pay their workers when they retire. There are also profit-sharing plans through which extra money is put aside for wrorkers when the company makes a great deal of money in any one year. Many labor unions also have special funds from which workers can receive monthlychecks when they retire or if they become disabled and cannot work, Some unions also pay for medicine that the workers need but which may not be purchased by medical insurance. Some pay workers a small amount of money if they lose their jobs. The cost of higher education 1s usually paid by s combination of private savings, in- come from a part-time job held by the student, and low interest loans or grants of money given to needy students by the federal govemment but administered by the university. 36. How do most of the Americans pay for their huge expense of living? . A. By working for long hours: B. By saving a part of their salaries. C. By setting up their own industries. D. By working for services. 37. The author mentions all of the following kinds of insurance except . A. children insurance B. dental insurance C. fire insurance D. life insurance 38. An insurance system is that you pay a certain sum of money at regular intervals and you get paid . A. also at regular intervals B. before you pass away C. in case of right need D. when the hospital bills are large 39. When a worker becomes old or disabled in the US.A, he may get a small sum of money from _. A. his company B. the govemment C. a welfare agency D. his labor union 40. The expenses of higher education is paid by . A. private savings B. low-intentreat loans C. income from a part-time job D. a combination of the above threeD People in the US can now carry an artificial intelligence (AI) around in their pocket, where it waits patiently to be told what to do. Siri, an iPhone application that understands spoken commands and uses the web to carry them out, is a byproduct from a US military project to develop an aftificially intelligent assistant. Many peoples experience of a virtual assistant may be limited to Microsoftsannoying classic Mr. ciippy. But in the week we spent together, my AI assistant has performed admirably in finding me restaurants, or the location of the nearest coffee shop. It wasnt even stumped when I asked do I need my umbrella today? coming straight back with the local weather forecast. A typical command might be: Reserve a table for two at a good French restaurant in San Francisco. Siri responds by presenting a list of top-rated restaurants that can be booked on OpenTable. com. If you say which time you want, it can book you a table without your lifting a finger. In some ways Siri is just a fancy front-end to the 35 sites it can connect to, from taxi booking sites to movie review databases. But whats new is the way it can interpret the intentions of its master or mistress and use those sites to put them into action. Doing that requires the ability to actually understand the meaning of words you use, not just passing on keywords blindly, says Siri co-founder Adam Cheyer. Book a four-star restaurant in Boston seems pretty straightforward, says Cheyer, until you realize that Book is a city the US, and Star is also a city in the US and there are 13 Bostons, and Star is also the name of a restaurant. To cut through what Cheyer calls the combined explosion of interpretations , Siri uses your location, and the history of the commands youve given It knows that Book is most likely a command verb, unless you happen to be near the city of Book. Siri attaches probabilities to the interpretation of each word and cross-reference (参照) with location and other data, some of which you must provide yourself. 41. According to the passage, Siri is most probably _ . A. still at its experimental stage B. very popular with iPhone users C. a US military assistant software D. an attificial intelligence software42. When asking do I need my umbrella today?, the author found that Siri _ . A. responded quickly B. ceased working suddenly C. provided irrelevant information D. misunderstood the question .43. What does the author think about Siris being able to connect to 35 sites? _. A. Its not helpful enough. B. Its convenient enough. C. Its nothing new. D. Its something unique. 44. Siri is different from the other AI applications in _ _. A. the keywords it chooses B. the way it interprets commands C. the websites it connects to D. the high speed it responds to commands 45. What does combined explosion of interpretations used by Cheyer refer to? A. The advantages af Siri. B. The complexity of words. C. The wide application of AI D. The balckground of an iPhone user.第二节信息匹配（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分) 请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。 首先请阅读下列信息：A. A scarf, a good present for fair ladies. In winter, iri addition to keeping you warm, a scarf around your neck can help draw others attention.B. Guitar Beginners. Do you hke music? Do yuu want to play the guitar well in a shor time? This new book, written by guitarist Frank Jones, helpe even the most basic beginner read his way to being a competent guitar player in just 20 days.C. The Adventure of Tom Sawyer is a short novel written by Mark Twain, an American famous writer. It is very interesting and adventurous.D. The Milk Calcium, produced for the senior. More and more people have realized that to be healthy is really the most important. The milk Calcium is especially good for the ones lack of calcium (钙) . E. The Classic Explorers Compass, a precious instrument, will help you know wherever you are. Each comes with its own waterproof leather case. F. Super Shoes, the sports shoes liked by all the young. Wearing Super Shoes can be attractive. It is said that Super Shoes can help you to be the winner in every sports game. 你打算为你的朋友MikeMary，RobertLily和Tom选购新年礼物.请阅读有关对他们的描述，匹配信息选出最适合他们的礼品.46. Mike likes sports and travel. He would like something that he can take with him on his joumeys, especially when he is camping or hiking, because sometimes it is hard to find the direction47. Mary likes parties and discos. She likes to look smart, and she is very fond of music.She says that she likes books, but she never reads any. Now, she wants to learn how to play a musical instrument.48. Robert is an eighty-year-old man. He likes doing exercise in the moming But oneweek ago, the doctor told him that he suffered from osteoporosis (骨质疏松) in acommon health examination.49. Lily is a beautiful girl She sings well and is going to perform at the New Years party. Shed like to wear something that is attractive at the party.50. Tom is a junior student. He likes playing basketball and reading. He would like to read something about taking a risk.写作（共两节满分40分）第一节基础写作（共1小题，满分15分）