1、2012学年第一学期“温州八校”期初联考英语试卷 2012.8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：单项选择（共20小题；每小题0. 5分，满分10分）从A、B、C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. - You seem to have lost your way._ ? - Im looking for Nanjing Road.A. What for B. Need help C. Why so D. Anything else 2. -Excuse me, would you please give_ ma
2、gazine to Mary? - Sorry, but I dont think there is_ Mary in my class. A. a; / B. the; / C. the; a D. a; a3. With this equipment, you can _underwater beauty and a new world of adventure!A. experiment B. explore C. expose D. expand4. The Frenchman pointed to the spoon and asked me _ to call that in Ch
3、inese.A. whether B. how C. which D. what5.The village seemed deserted, the only sign of life _some trees waving in the howling wind.A. wereB. beingC. wasD. to be6. The brake of your bicycle has come loose. Youd better_ it.A. settleB. fix C. pick D. correct7. Only ticket-holders were _ to the stadium
4、 for the concert given by Jay Chou, so many of his fans were turned away. A. allowed B. permittedC. agreedD. admitted8. I had wanted to help you last night but I couldnt spare any time, for I _ a composition which I have to hand in this morning.A. wroteB. was writingC. had writtenD. have written9. H
5、ow long will it be _ the computer company puts forward a new product?A. beforeB. whenC. afterD. that10.Traditionally, Chinese people _ the Chinese characters Double Happiness and stickthem onto walls or doors for weddings. A. cut outB. cut offC. cut upD. cut down11. David said that it was because of
6、 his strong interest in literature_ he chose the course. A. that B. what C. why D. how12. All of the things there are inexpensive, with prices _ from about $1 to $10. A. changing B. ranging C. distinguishing D. differing13. - Ive studied watching birds as one of my interests. Could I make some sugge
7、stions? -_ .A. You will make it B. It doesnt matter C. Go right ahead D. Take it easy 14. He is a strict but kind teacher, _ my son loves and respects.A. oneB. heC. the one whoD. he who15. After chatting on QQ a long time, Mary looked up just_ that it was 11:00 pm, long past her usual bedtime. A. se
8、eingB. sawC. to seeD. seen16. Ive visited a lot of different places and stayed in lots of different hotels, but none of them _this one.A. makes B. beats C. comparesD. matches17. Most museums are just for looking. But today some of them have things for you to touch. The _ say, “_ !” A. signs；Do touch
9、 B. notices；To touchC. signals；Be touching D. signs；No touching18. Never lose heart_ difficulty you may meet with in your life.A. what B. whatever C. how D. however19. -Jenny took the 8:00 bus to Guangzhou this morning.-Really? He _ the 9:00 train. Its much more comfortable and safer to travel by tr
10、ain. A. could have takenB. should take C. must have takenD. can take20. Jennifer is always absent from school, _ I suppose is why she is criticized now and then.A. whichB. who C. thatD. what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（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将选项标号涂黑。Have you heard of the
11、story of “spilt milk?” Well, we all know it is no use crying over spilt milk. But this story is 21 .A famous scientist had 22 several very important medical discoveries. He was asked in an interview 23 set him so far apart from others. He responded that it all came from an 24 with his mother that oc
12、curred when he was about two years old. He had been trying to 25 a bottle of milk from the refrigerator when he 26 hold of the slippery bottle and it fell, spilling its contents all over the kitchen floor - 27 milk! When his mother came, instead of yelling at him or giving him a 28 , she said, “You
13、know, Robert, whenever you make a mess like this, you 29 to clean it up and restore 30 to its proper order. We could use a sponge (海绵), a towel, 31 a mop (拖把). Which do you prefer?” He chose the sponge and together they cleaned up the spilt milk.His mother then said, “Robert, what we will do is an e
14、xperiment in how to 32 carry a big milk bottle with two 33 hands. Now, lets try and 34 if you can discover a way to carry it without dropping it.” The little boy 35 if he grasped the bottle at the neck with both hands, he could make 36 . What a wonderful 37 !This scientist then remarked it was at th
15、at moment that he knew he didnt 38 to be afraid to make mistakes. 39 , he knew that mistakes were just opportunities for learning something new, which is, 40 , what scientific experiments are all about. 21. A. interestingB. different C. strange D. simple22. A. explained B. got C. made D. understood2
16、3. A. what B. how C. who D. why24. A. accident B. experience C. interview D. experiment25. A. remove B. heat C. empty D. open26. A. took B. caught C. got D. lost27. A. a pile ofB. a bottle of C. a sea ofD. a drop of28. A. lecture B. smile C. gift D. task29. A. pretend B. hate C. have D. regret30. A.
17、 nothing B. something C. everything D. anything31. A. and B. or C. besides D. including32. A. effectively B. perfectly C. carefully D. quickly33. A. busy B. big C. tiny D. ordinary34. A. wonder B. see C. discuss D. ask35. A. learned B. answered C. showed D. admitted36. A. one B. this C. it D. that37
18、. A. sight B. question C. mother D. lesson38. A. mean B. need C. dare D. like39. A. Instead B. However C. Therefore D. Otherwise40. A. in all B. after all C. at all D. above all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：阅读下列材料，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该选项标号涂黑。AIts impossible to determine how
19、 many people would have lost their lives without the contribution of African-American inventor Dr Charles Drew. Charles Drew was born on June 3, 1904, in Washington, DC. His early interest was in education, but he was also an outstanding athlete. While in college, he was awarded as the man who contr
20、ibuted the most to sports during his four years in school. Drews sister Elsie suffered from tuberculosis(肺结核) and died in 1920. Her death influenced his decision to study medicine.After becoming a doctor and working as a college instructor, Drew went to Columbia University, where he earned his Docto
21、r of Medical Science degree. During this time he became involved in research on blood and blood transfusions (输血). At Columbia, he wrote a paper on “banked blood”, in which he described a technique he developed for the long-term preservation of blood plasma (血浆). Before his discovery, blood could no
22、t be stored for more than two days because of the rapid breakdown of red blood cells. Drew had discovered that by separating the plasma from the whole blood and then refrigerating (冷冻) them separately, they could be combined a week later for a blood transfusion. Drew became the first African America
23、n to receive a PhD in medical science. After World War II broke out, Drew was called upon to put his techniques into practice. He was named a project director for the American Red Cross but soon quit his post after the government issued an order that blood taken from white donors (献血者) should be sep
24、arated from that of black donors. On April 1, 1950, after he attended the annual free clinic at the John A. Andrew Memorial Hospital, he and other three physicians decided to drive back home. As he was tired from spending the night before in the operating room, he lost control of his car. Drew was b
25、adly injured and was taken to Alamance General Hospital in Burlington, North Carolina. He was pronounced dead half an hour after he first received medical attention. Drews funeral was held on April 5, 1950, at the Nineteenth Street Baptist Church in Washington, DC.But contrary to popular thought, he
26、 was not refused a blood transfusion by an all-white hospital. He indeed received a transfusion but was beyond the help of the doctors attending to him. As Dr. John Ford, one of the doctors who survived the accident, later explained, “We all received the very best of care. The fact that he was a Bla
27、ck did not in any way limit the care that was given to him.” Over the years, Drew has been considered one of the most honored figures in the medical field.41. According to the passage, might have contributed to the invention of blood banks. A. the combination of blood cells B. the rapid breakdown of
28、 red blood cellsC. the development of refrigerating techniqueD. the technique of separating plasma from the whole blood42. By saying “contrary to the popular thought” in the last paragraph, the writer . A. cant understand the doctors decision B. indicates his concern about the popular thoughtC. feel
29、s disappointed with the all-white hospitalD. means what the doctors did was out of expectation43. We can learn from the passage that Dr Charles Drew is best remembered by people as .A. an outstanding athleteB. a college instructor C. a medical researcherD. a project director 44. What conclusion can
30、we draw from the passage? A. Charles Drew died in a medical accident.B. African Americans were still treated unfairly in the 1940s. C. Charles Drew was the first African American to receive a PhD.D. Physicians refused to give Charles Drew medical attention because he was a black.45.In which section
31、of a magazine can we most probably find the passage?A. People B. Health C. CultureD. EntertainmentBSagrada Familia ( 2,056,448 visits/year)Opening hours: 09:0018:00 (OctoberMarch); 09:0020:00 (AprilSeptember) Admission: $ 11, or $ 10 with the Barcelona Card.Disabled Access: Yes.The temple have been
32、under construction since 1882 and theyve still got another 30 to 80 years to go before it will be finished. The projects vast scale and its special design have made it one of Barcelonas top tourist attractions for many years.La Pedrera (1,133,220 visits/year)Opening hours: NovemberFebruary: 09:0018:
33、30; MarchOctober: 09:0020:00Admission: $ 9.50. Save 20% with the Barcelona Card. Disabled Access: No. This building used to be called Casa Mila but nowadays its more commonly known as La Pedrera. It is a unique modernist building in Barcelona and was made of bricks and had colorful tiles (瓦). It was
34、 built between 1906 and 1912 by famous Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi (18521926) and in 1984 it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site with other Gaudi buildings in Barcelona. Visitors to La Pedrera can see the amazing 800 square meters attic with 270 brick arches that give you a feeling that you
35、 are walking inside the skeleton (骨架) of a whale. The roof is equally impressive and is preserved exactly the way that it was built in 1912 with six staircases and seven chimneys each made in a unique style. Barcelona FC Museum (1,032,763 visits/year) Opening hours: 6th April4th October: (Monday to
36、Saturday) 10:0020:00; the rest of the year: 10:0018:30 Admission: $ 8.50 for entry to the museum and $ 17 for a guided tour.Disabled Access: Yes. When you buy your ticket you have two options. You can buy a ticket for the museum to see the football stadium or you can buy a dual (双的) ticket for $ 15
37、where you get to see the museum and the scenes at the club. Miro Museum (518,869 visits/year) Opening hours: Check the web site for details as they vary depending on the time of the year.Admission: $ 8. Save 20% with the Barcelona Card. Disabled Access: Yes. This museum has a wide range of Miros wor
38、k dating back as far as 1914. This artwork collection not only includes his paintings but also a good selection of sculptures (雕塑). LAquarium de Barcelona (1,375,271 visits/year) Opening hours: 09:0019:00 (OctoberMarch); 09:0020:00 (AprilSeptember)Admission: $ 7. Save 10 % on the entrance fee to the
39、 aquarium with the Barcelona Card.Barcelona Aquarium is a popular Barcelona attraction to take the kids and young ones. I have to admit I love the aquarium. Picasso Museum (887,958 visits/year) Opening hours: Check the website for details as they vary depending on the time of the year. Admission: $
40、9 for main exhibitionextra for special showings. Save 50% with the Barcelona Card. Disabled Access: Yes. The museum has arranged Picassos paintings in chronological order from his early days to his final works. Arranging the paintings in this way gives you a fascinating insight into the development
41、of Picasso thinking over time and shows how he developed the distinctive designs that he is famous for today. Very popular art gallery. 46. Which of the following attractions is the most popular with people?A. Sagrada FamiliaB. La PedreraC. Barcelona FC Museum D. Picasso Museum47. What do we know ab
42、out the tourist attractions mentioned in the above passage? A. Sagrada Familia is the largest building in Barcelona.B. La Pedrera is well-known for its colorful material.C. Barcelona FC Museum may attract football fans.D. Miro Museum was built in 1914.48. If you visit the stadium and the club with a
43、 tour guide in Barcelona FC Museum, you should pay _.A. $ 25.5B. $ 32C. $ 42.5 D. $ 3449. What do the attractions have in common?A. They are all famous for their architectural style.B. They are available for the disabled people. C. Their opening hours are changeable in different seasons. D. Tourists
44、 can have a discount of 20% with the Barcelona Card. CMagic is believed to have begun with the Egyptians, in 1700 BC. A magician named Dedi of Dedsnefu was reported to have performed for the pharaoh, or the king. He was also known to have entertained the slaves who built the pyramids. The “Cups and
45、Balls” trick which he was particularly good at is still performed by magicians all over the world today. The ancient Greeks and Romans were also fascinated by the idea of magic. Actually, one of their main interests was the art of deception. This explains why at that time the priests even built magi
46、c devices into their temples. These devices made it possible for doors to open by themselves and wine to flow magically out of statues （雕像）mouths. This was done mainly to convince people that the priests were powerful. Magic, however, was not well accepted before the 1800s. Magicians were thought of
47、 as freaks and were only allowed to perform in a circus. It was in the 19th century that the magician Robert Houdin came along and changed peoples views and attitudes about magic. It was also because of Robert Houdin that many magicians were able to add Dr. or MD to their names. Today magicians try
48、hard to find new ways to show their practiced skills. Magic is now entertainment for families all over the world. 50. What is the best title for the passage? A. Magical Tricks B. A Great Magician C. Magic as Entertainment D. The History of Magic 51. In ancient Greece, what did the priests do to show
49、 people they had unusual power? A. They performed magical tricks to entertain people. B. They made the statues in the temples drink wine as they wished. C. They treated the people with wine flowing down from statues mouths. D. They built magic devices in the temples to make doors open by themselves.
50、 52. Which of the following has the closest meaning to the underlined word “deception” in the second paragraph? A. jokingB. trickC. trapD. changing53. What did people think of magic before 1800? A. Magic should be used only in temples. B. Magic could only be performed in a circus. C. Magic was perfo
51、rmed by freaks and doctors. D. Magic was the major daily activity for the pharaohs. 54. Which of the following statements is TRUE? A. Magic began about 3,700 years ago. B. Dedi of Dedsnefu performed magic for kings only. C. Robert Houdin was the first magician to perform magic. D. The “Cups and Ball
52、s” trick has been performed for about 1,700 years. DAbout 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 i
53、n 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 cotto
54、nwood 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, friend
55、s 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 of my wonderful neighbors are growing old and wont be around much longer. I have fond memories of the couple across the street, who sat toget
56、her on their porch swing almost every evening, the widow（寡妇）next door who yelled at my brother and me for being too loud, and the crazy old man in a black suit who drove an old car. In contrast to those people, the people I see today are very old neighbors who have seen better days. The man in the b
57、lack suit says he wants to die, and another neighbor just sold his house and moved into a nursing home. The lady who used to yell at us is too tired to bother any more, and the couple across the street rarely go out to their front porch these days. It is difficult to watch these precious people as t
58、hey near the end of their lives because at one time I thought they would live forever. The “comings and goings” of the younger generation of my street are now mostly “goings” as friends and peers move on. Once upon a time, my life and the lives of my peers revolved around home. The boundary of our w
59、orld was the gutter at the end of the street. We got pleasure from playing night games or from a breathtaking ride on a tricycle. Things are different now, as my friends become adults and move on. Children who rode tricycles now drive cars. The kids who once played with me now have new interests and
60、 values as they go their separate ways. Some have gone away to college like me, a few got married, two went into the army, and one went to prison. Watching all these people grow up and go away makes me long for the good old days. Perhaps the biggest change on my street is the fact that the city is g
61、oing to turn my precious hill into several lots for new homes. For sixteen years, the view out of my kitchen window has been a view of that hill. The hill was a fundamental part of my childhood life; it was the hub of social activity for the children of my street. We spent hours there building forts
62、, sledding, and playing tag. The view out of my kitchen window now is very different; it is one of tractors and dump trucks tearing up the hill. When the hill goes, the neighborhood will not be the same. It is a piece of my childhood. It is a visual reminder of being a kid. Without the hill, my stre
63、et will be just another pea in the pod.There was a time when my street was my world, and I thought my world would never change. But something happened. People grow up, and people grow old. Places changes, and with the change comes the heartache of knowing I can never go back to the times I loved. In
64、 a year or so, I will be gone just like many of my neighbors. I will always look back to my years as a child, but the place I remember will not be the silent street whose peace is interrupted by the sounds of construction. It will be the happy, noisy, somewhat strange, but wonderful street I knew as
65、 a child. ks5u55. The writer calls up the memory of the street . A. every year when autumn comes B. in the afternoon every day C. every time he walks along his street D. now that he is an old man 56. The writer finds it hard to accept the fact that . A. many of his good neighbors are growing old B.
66、the lady next door who used to yell at him and his brother is now a widow C. the life of his neighbors has become very boring D. the man in his black suit even wanted to end his own life 57. The writer thinks of the past all the more when he sees those who have grown up with him . A. continue to con
67、sider home to be the center of their lives B. leave the neighborhood they grew up in C. still enjoy playing card games in the evenings D. develop new interests and have new dreams 58. The biggest change on the writers street is . A. removing the hill to make way for residential development B. the bu
68、ilding of new homes behind his kitchen window C. the fact that there are much fewer people around than in the past D. the change in his childhood friends attitude towards their neighborhood 59. What does the writer mean by saying “my street will be another pea in the pod”? A. his street will be very
69、 noisy and dirty B. his street will soon be crowded with people C. his street will have some new attractions D. his street will be no different from any other street 60. Which could be a good title for the passage?A. The Past of My Street will Live Forever B. Unforgettable People and Things of My St
70、reetC. Memory Street Isnt What It Used to BeD. The Big Changes of My Street第二节：下面文章中有5处（第61至65题）需要添加小标题。请从以下选项（A、B、C、D、E、F）中，选出符合各段要求的最佳小标题。选项中有一项为多余选项。A. Learn about the CountryB. Learn about the UniversityC. Be Prepared for AdjustmentsD. Know What to Do in an Emergency E. Ensure You Have All the D
71、ocuments（文件）F. Develop Good Communication SkillsStudying AbroadAre you planning to pursue a course from a foreign university? Well, then you certainly come to the right place. These tips for studying abroad will surely make you feel at home in a new city. Just have a look!61. _Before you leave for y
72、our destination country, make sure that you are well aware of its culture, customs and traditions. Every country has its own culture, which may be different from yours. Therefore, if you wish to get adjusted to the local way of living in a short time, you must be aware of what the people eat, how th
73、ey dress up and also what their sensibilities are. Also, you can catch a few of the commonly used words of the local language there. In this way, not only will you be able to make yourself feel at home in the new city, but also will be spared from experiencing a major culture shock.62. _This is perh
74、aps the most important thing to keep in mind before you set off to foreign shores to study. Make note of all the essential papers you would need before and during your stay abroad, especially the passport and the visa. It is recommended that you make copies of both, your passport and visa, in case y
75、ou might be required to get a new one during the course of your stay there. Also, at least one other member of your family should have a passport made so that you can have somebody by your side if you fall sick or in case of other emergencies. Also, it is a good idea to carry a few copies of your ph
76、oto, in case you need to use one. Another thing thats necessary is to get a health insurance to cover the expenses of a medical emergency abroad. ks5u63. _When you decide to pursue a course abroad, it is extremely important that you should research well. Dont just follow advertisements and choose on
77、e blindly. Instead, talk to people who have completed their studies from that country or who are planning to move to the same country. This way youll get some reliable information. 64. _ ks5uNot only will it make it easier for you to face personal interviews but also to interact with the local peopl
78、e and follow students. The more you speak to people, the more youll end up making friends quickly. What a way to drive the blues away!65. _Get the details of the Embassy（大使馆） in the city youre moving to, including the phone number and register yourself and your family members with the Embassy. This
79、way youll know whom to reach out to in case you are in trouble in a foreign location. These tips for studying abroad can go a long way in making your stay a truly memorable one. So, dont let the fear of experiencing a culture shock prevent you from studying for the career of your dreams. Hope the ti
80、me you spend abroad for studies turns out to be the most memorable time of your life.学校 班级 姓名 学号 密封线2012学年第一学期“温州八校”期初联考试场号座位号英语答题卷 非选择题部分（共40分）第三部分：写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节：短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）下面短文中有10处语言错误，请在有错误的地方增加、删除或修改某个单词。增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（），并在其下面写上该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写上修改后的词。注意：1
81、. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词； 2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。例如：It was very nice to get your invitation to spend weekend with you. Luckily I was the amcompletely free then, so Ill to say “yes”. Ill arrive in Bristol at around 8 pm in Friday evening.on Climbing is my favorite sport. I am very fond it, especially in la
82、ter autumn. One day early in the morning, my friends and I took on our sports shoes and start off.After climbing for half a hour, we got to the top of the mountain. There we had a good view mile around. To the northern, a big river crossed the city. There were many ships sail busily. A lot of beauti
83、ful trees were there, too. The sun started to go down, for it was time for usto go back. On the way back, we were laughing and talking all the time. We had a good time on that day. 第二节 书面表达（满分30分）请用英语写一篇120词左右的短文介绍Helen Keller。要求根据所给信息作适当发挥，且需包括以下三部分内容： 1、对Helen Keller的简单介绍； 2、喜欢她的理由； 3、从她身上得到的启示。 H
84、elen Kellerordinary but great woman; disabled; optimistic; eager to learnHelen KellerThe person Id like to introduce to you now is Helen Keller, ks5u “if I had the power of sight for three days.” 2012学年第一学期“温州八校”期初联考 英语试卷参考答案第一部分第一节 (10分, 每小题0. 5分)1-5 BCBDB6-10 BDBAA 11-15 ABCAC 16-20 DABAA第二节 (20分,
85、 每小题1分) 21-25 BCABA 26-30 DCACC 31-35 BACBA 36-40 CDBAB第二部分（50分，每小题2分）41-45 DDCBA 46-49 ACBC 50-54 DDBBA 55-60 AABADC 61-65 AEBFD第三部分第一节 (10分)Climbing is my favorite sport. I am very fond it, especially in later autumn. One day early in the morning, of latemy friends and I took on our sports shoes a
86、nd start off.After climbing for half a hour, we got to the top of the put started anmountain. There we had a good view mile around. To the northern, a big river crossed the city. There were many miles northships sail busily. A lot of beautiful trees were there, too.The sun started to go down, for it
87、 was time for us to gosailing and(so)back. On the way back, we were laughing and talking all the time. We had a good time on that day. 第二节（30分）One possible version: The person Id like to introduce to you now is Helen Keller, an ordinary but great American woman.ks5uEvery time I read “.if I had the p
88、ower of sight for three days”, I cannot help being moved by her greatness.I admire Helen because she is optimistic about life. She became deaf and blind when she was 19 months old. Since then she lived in a world of darkness and silence, and communication seemed only a dream for her. But she never g
89、ave up and struggled to lead an active life. Under the guidance of her teacher, Ms. Sulliven, Helen learned to read and write and became a famous writer. For a disabled person like her, this was really a wonder! Helen has set an excellent example to all of us. Her story tells us that we should value what we have, and try our best to overcome any difficulty in life.