1、合肥市2012年高三第二次教学质量检测英语试题(考试时间：120分钟满分：150分)第卷(三部分，共115分)第一部分：听力(共两节，满分30分)第一节(共5小题；每小题15分。满分75分)听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在答题卷的相应位置。用答题卡的考生，先把选出的最佳选项标在试卷的相应位置，再转涂到答题卡上。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. What will the weather be like tomorrow?A. A bit cold. B. Slightly hott
2、er. C. Partly windy.2. How does the man feel about his work?A. Bored. B. Excited. C. Unsatisfied.3. What is the mans opinion of the exam?A. The exam questions were too easy.B. The questions had little to do with the book.C. He couldnt finish the questions within the given time.4. Where is Jack now?A
3、. At home. B. In the hospital. C. At the office.5. How old is the man speaker?A. 49. B. 45. C. 41第二节(共15小题；每小题1. 5分, 满分22. 5分)听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项, 并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前, 你将有时间阅读各个小题, 每小题5秒钟；听完后, 各小题将给出5秒钟韵作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。请听第6段材料, 回答第6至7题。6. What happened to Tinas bat?A. I
4、t was stolen. B. It was broken. C. It was lost.7 What does Tina ask Andrew to do tomorrow?A. To bring the book and the extra bat.B. To call Tina and his cousin back.C. To play table tennis with his brother.请听第7段材料, 回答第8至10题。8. What do we know about the mans mother?A. She is good at Chinese cooking.B
5、. She misses Sally very much.C. She likes Western food.9. What do Americans like to eat a lot?A. Bread and butter. B. Sugar and cream. C. Both A and B.10. Why are many Americans so heavy?A. Because they dont work hard enough.B. Because they sometimes take naps in the day.C. Because they eat too much
6、 fast food.请听第8段材料, 回答第11至13题。11. What are the speakers doing?A. They are climbing the mountain.B. They are playing basketball.C. They are going down hill.12. What happens to the man?A. His left leg is broken. B. His right ankle is hurt. C. His waist is badly hurt.13. Who passed the skill of massage
7、 to the woman?A. Her parents. B. Her grandma. C. Her friends.请听第9段材料, 回答第14至17题。14. When does the express train leave?A. Every afternoon. B. Every morning. C. At nine in the evening.15. Which of the following does the man choose to take?A. The express train.B. The overnight train.C. The sleeper on t
8、he express train.16. What does the man have to pay for?A. The meals. B. The water. C. The coffee.17. What time does the woman advise the man to get to the train station?A. Before 8:30 in the evening.B. Before 8:00 in the morning.C. After 9:00 in the evening.请听第10段材料, 回答第18至20题。18. What is the report
9、 mainly about?A. Energy use has been increasing sharply in Japan.B. Japanese people use more energy than Americans.C. People in European countries consume less energy.19. Where do Japanese people usually wash first?A. Inside a tub. B. Out of a tub. C. In cold water.20. What is energy mainly used for
10、 in European families?A. Kitchens and heating.B. Air - conditioning and bathrooms.C. Heating and air - conditioning.第二部分：英语知识运用(共两节，满分45分)第一节：单项填空(共15小题；每小题1分。满分15分) 从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并标在答题卷的相应位置。用答题卡的考生，先把选出的最佳选项标在试卷的相应位置，再转涂到答题卡上。21. - Its getting dark outside. I must be off now.- _. St
11、ay in touch.A. Be easy B. Take care C. Go slowly D. Stay Longer22. The children will not be allowed to go to the supermarket if they dont _ themselves.A. guide B. show C. act D. behave23. _ quality, technology and service, most Chinese ear makers are years behind their western competitors.A. In term
12、s of B. In spite of C. In case of D. In favor of24. He _ that he is the only person here who can speak Spanish and Japanese fluently.A. makes out B. turns out C. watches out D. checks out25. Its reported that the future generations are going to live longer than we _ now.A. are B. do C. will D. have2
13、6. There is no _ that Ill apologize to him again. Its totally his fault this time.A. use B. wonder C. way D. doubt27. Id rather read than watch TV. The programs seem _ all the time.A. to get worse B. to be getting worse C. getting worse D. to have got worse28. _ female college graduates get a job ap
14、pears to be rather difficult nowadays in China.A. That B. Why C. What D. Whether29. When choosing a university, dont just think about its reputation; _ for the most suitable one for your goals.A. to look B. looking C. looked D. look30. _ some people claim they can predict the future, there is no sci
15、entific basis behind it.A. As B. Once C. While D. Because31. He could have been a doctor 20 years ago, but he _ to be a teacher.A. chose B had chosen C. has chosen D. chooses32. Suppose you could go camping this weekend, how _ you feel?A. will B. would C. should D. do33. The CEO always tries his bes
16、t to create an atmosphere _ his employees can express their opinions freely.A. for which B. which C. where D. of which34. Little _ about his own safety, though he was in great danger himself.A. cared he B. he cared C. did he care D. was he cared35. I _ a topic for the composition, but havent decided
17、 yet.A. will think about B. was thinking aboutC. had thought about D. have been thinking about第二节：完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、和D)中，选出可以填人空白处的最佳选项，并标在答题卷的相应位置。用答题卡的考生，先把选出的最佳选项标在试卷的相应位置，再转涂到答题卡上。The American parenting style is characterized by an active interest and involveme
18、nt in childrens lives. Parents 36 in their children s lives have grown greatly, 37 a generation of emotionally healthy, capable and successful adults.American parents are unique in the sense that they make decisions 38 discussing issues with their children. This way of 39 may not be considered valua
19、ble in other parts of the world, where 40 cultural values drive parents to rule with an iron fist. By involving their children in the decision-making process, parents are preparing them for 41 , where success is often determined by an individuals ability to make thoughtful, informed 42 . American ch
20、ildren also gain confidence from this kind of 43 power and learn to consider the consequences of their actions.American parents are also constantly observing successful parenting techniques form other 44 . 45 people from other countries continue to get into American society, American parents take th
21、e 46 of these cultures and combine the best aspects of them with 47 American styles of child-raising. Early experiencing 48 ideas also gives American children a healthy appreciation for 49 and creates a tolerant society.American parents 50 children with a strong support system and give them 51 in th
22、eir own abilities. When children are fully confident that their parents are concerned 52 and affected by their behavior, they become 53 and self-assured. Tile democratic (民主的) and fair way, which Americans 54 to parenting, promotes individuals who am prepared to become strong-minded and successful 5
23、5 in the future.36. A. roles B. beliefs C. difficulties D. expectations37. A. bringing up B. taking back C. resulting in D. dating from38. A. while B. after C. when D. before39. A. consulting B. arguing C. referring D. parenting40. A. strict B. flexible C. authentic D. average4I. A. adulthood B. liv
24、elihood C. childhood D. neighborhood42. A. friends B. progress C. choices D. achievement43. A. limited B. endless C. shared D. soft44. A. institutes B. cultures C. experts D. organizations45. A. As B. If C. Since D. Once46. A. differences B. features C. similarities D. values47. A. traditional B. mo
25、dern C. colorful D. fashionable48. A. updated B. different C. complex D. general49. A. prosperity B. similarity C. variety D. stability50. A. provide B. combine C. mix D. associate51. A. support B. assistance C. judgement D. confidence52. A. at B. with C. to D. over53. A. relaxed B. generous C. depe
26、ndent D. hardworking54. A. adapt B. add C. apply D. advise55. A. teenagers B. athletes C. grown-ups D. heroes第三部分：阅读理解(共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中选出最佳选项，并标在答题卷的相应位置。用答题卡的考生，先把选出的最佳选项标在试卷的相应位置，再转涂到答题卡上。ADesigned as a gift book or family souvenir, this beautiful hardcover has a tradi
27、tional connection with Christmas virtues (美德). Each virtue is discussed in a short article and then followed by four to five all-new heart-touching stories from Chicken Soup for the Soul. Each section ends with a one-page suggestion for how to start your own holiday tradition, from baking cookies to
28、 charity ideas, which reflects the spirit of the virtue.With the amusing description of life and heart-warming tales about eats, each touching story in Chicken Soup for the Cat Lovers Soul celebrates the special bond we share with our eats.The Real Dear Friends explores the classic puzzles which eve
29、ry child aged 9-19 faces: friends - making them, keeping them, fighting with them, losing them, helping them and competing with them. And there are no lectures here; this is the straight talk from teens that young readers love.This is a book that covers problems for girls only! Chicken Soup for Girl
30、s Soul is a book by girls, for girls, where readers can find encouragement, support and positive advice when facing the challenges of being a pre-teen girl.The heart-warming stories and photographs in Chicken Soup for the Soul Celebrates Grandmothers celebrate and catch the loving moments spent toge
31、ther with family: the joyful surprise of becoming a grandma, the amazing times when young children teach them lessons about life and living.56. What do you know about Chicken Soup for the Soul? _.A. It tells how to celebrate Christmas B. It is designed for girls onlyC. It contains many short stories
32、 D. It is a book mainly on bakery57. If you are a pet lover, which book might interest you most? _.A. Chicken Soup for the Soul B. Chicken Soup for the Cat Lovers SoulC. The Real Dear Friends D. Chicken Soup for Girls Soul58. The Real Dear Friends appeals to young readers because it _.A. tells the r
33、eal experience of teenagersB. has a beautiful hardcover which teens like mostC. covers touching lectures by famous authorsD. gives suggestions on how to defeat their friends59. The feature of the Chicken Soup for the Soul Celebrates Grandmothers lies in _.A. some useful suggestions on traditional co
34、okingB. encouragement and support from family membersC. some experiences of teens in different regionsD. a perfect combination of warm stories and photosBMy years at Yale University provide me with some of the most sincere happiness I have ever experienced. The nostalgia, though, results from the th
35、ought of leaving this family and moving on to a different period of life.The relationships during my four years here are one of the most unforgettable aspects of my life. Yale has allowed me to create friendships with many that will undoubtedly be brilliant in our future society. Also, I am certain
36、that Yale has offered me the opportunity to learn and share my faith with others. Lastly, the academic education I received here is remarkable. It is such an amazing opportunity to have the dedicated, cooperative and knowledgeable teachers that are present at our school.It seems like just a few days
37、 ago when I took my first steps onto campus, and now we seniors are approaching our final steps. The shyness as freshmen has now transformed into confidence and maturity, I still remember walking down the halls, admiring the seniors for their calmness and strength. Looking back, I am sure that my ex
38、periences within this family were fantastic. I know that my memories of this school, whether they are the sporting events or the dances, will always be present in nay life.Thus, it is sad to be aware of the end of a happy four years. Leaving Yale will be difficult after all of the great memories I h
39、ave gained from attending school here. Anyway, it is exciting to realize that as seniors, we are approaching an entirely new life, an entirely new opportunity. As for you underclassmen (大学低年级学生), cherish the moments that you spend on this campus, because they can become some of the most memorable ti
40、mes of your lives.60. The underlined word nostalgia in paragraph 1 probably means _.A. excitement about leaving the familyB. thoughts about happy times in the pastC. disappointment with the universityD. challenges of a different period of life61. The author believes Yale has offered him the followin
41、g opportunities EXCEPT _.A. to make friends with many excellent studentsB. to learn and share his faith with othersC. to make the academic education there remarkableD. to have dedicated, cooperative and knowledgeable teachers62. We can know from paragraph 3 that the writer _.A. has become confident
42、and mature in the later semesters in YaleB. likes walking down the campus admiring those proud seniorsC. is regretful for not cherishing those happy moments in the schoolD. is unwilling to leave Yale because he misses his friends there63. The passage is probably _.A. a report for an important confer
43、enceB. a reminder of those good old daysC. a story about the writers happy timeD. a speech at a graduation ceremonyCNowadays women appear to have a positive image of themselves as safer drivers than men.In a survey done for insurer MetLife, 51% of women said they drive more safely. The evidence is o
44、n their side: Men are 3.4 times more likely than women to get a ticket for careless driving and 3.1 times as likely to be punished for drunk driving. Women are on average less aggressive and more law abiding (守法的) drivers, which leads to fewer accidents, the report says. However, not all male driver
45、s share the same opinion. Of the men surveyed by MetLife, 39% claimed male drivers were safer. The findings did back them up on one point: automotive knowledge. The report showed that more men are familiar with current safety equipment such as electronic stability control, which helps prevent rollov
46、er accidents.Auto safety unavoidably matters to Money. Insurance companies focus on what classes of drivers have the lowest dollar amounts of claims, and for now, that mainly includes women. In general, women pay about 9% less for auto insurance than men. A study by the website Insweb also showed th
47、at auto insurance rates are lower for women in most states. Among individual states, women get the greatest advantage in Wyoming (where they pay 20% less), South Dakota and Washington, D. C., where their insurance costs are 16% lower.More than 11,900 male drivers died in U.S. traffic accidents in 20
48、09, compared with just under 4,900 women drivers, according to the study. Based on miles traveled, men died at a rate of 2.5 deaths per 100 million miles traveled, vs. 1.7 deaths for women.64. According to the study, female drivers _.A. are more aggressive while driving B. are more interested in aut
49、o knowledgeC. are more likely to stick to driving laws D. are more familiar with safety equipment65. Insurance companies focus on female driver clients probably because they _.A. cause more accidents on the roadB. pay more money to the insurance companiesC. take the most part of the insurance client
50、sD. have the lowest amount of money on insurance claims66. We can infer from the passage that _.A. men are 3.1 times more likely to get tickets than womenB. all women in the USA pay the same for their auto insuranceC. more female drivers die every year than male driversD. women are generally safer d
51、rivers than the opposite gender67. The writer mainly develops paragraphs by _.A. giving examples B. making comparisonsC. drawing a conclusion D. presenting an argumentDWisdom teeth are normally the last teeth to appear. This usually happens when people are in their late teen years or early twenties,
52、 in other words, when they are older and wiser.Wisdom teeth can grow into place normally and never cause a problem. But often there is not enough room for them in the mouth; they might crowd other teeth. Sometimes they even push sideways through the gums (齿龈)An impacted wisdom tooth is one that fail
53、s to completely rise through the gums. Wisdom teeth that only partly break through can leave space for bacteria to enter around the teeth. Infection (感染) is a risk in these cases.Wisdom teeth that are not well lined and become impacted are often removed. The American Dental Association says removal
54、is generally advised when wisdom teeth only partly break through the gums. Removal is also advised if there is a chance that wisdom teeth are poorly lined. The best time to remove is before the teeth cause any problems or pain. Young adults are the best candidates for wisdom teeth removal.But why do
55、 we have wisdom teeth if we often need to get them removed? One theory has to do with our diets. Scientists say the diet of ancient humans probably required more chewing teeth. Life was probably a little rougher on the teeth back then, too. So it was good to have extras.68. According to the passage,
56、 which of the following statements is NOT true?A. Just older and wiser people can have wisdom teethB. Wisdom teeth can cause problems if not in their right placeC. Impacted wisdom teeth cant grow out of the gum fullyD. Wisdom teeth that only partly break can get bacterial infections69. Wisdom teeth
57、should be removed _.A. when they break through the gumsB. when they are below the gumsC. if they are not well lined or get impactedD. if they take up enough room in the mouth70. We can learn from the passage that _.A. impacted wisdom teeth have the risk of getting infectedB. ancient humans need chew
58、ing teeth because of their happy lifeC. older adults are the best candidates for wisdom teeth removalD. more chewing teeth are needed for the diet of modern humans71. The main purpose of the passage is to _.A. advise B. persuade C. comment D. introduceEThough in a digital age, college students nowad
59、ays are still holding fast to traditional books. According to the National Association of College Stores, digital books make up just under 3% of textbook sales, although the association expects that share to grow to 10% to 15% by 2012 as more titles are made available as e-books. However, three-quar
60、ters of the students, who grew up learning from print books, say that they are unwilling to give up the ability to turn over quickly between chapters, write in the edges and highlight passages.The new technology has produced various options for students. College Booksellers, which operates 636 campu
61、s bookstores nationwide, is now marketing its new software application, which allows students to read e-textbooks on PCs. The company introduced the free application last summer in hopes of attracting more students to buy its electronic textbooks. Now the biggest barrier is getting them to try it, s
62、aid the companys vice president.But not every textbook is available in digital or rental format. Generally, an e-textbook is cheaper than a used book, though more expensive than a rental. The expense of college textbooks has become a great concern and teachers from over 40 colleges nationwide are en
63、couraged to assign texts that are less expensive, or to offer them free online. As the buy-back price drops greatly and quickly, some professors suggest that the book stores should not have the last say and there should be something for students to decide by themselves.72. College students prefer tr
64、aditional books mainly because they _.A. want to keep the ability of reading print hooksB. have the habit of turning over quickly between pagesC. find it interesting to keep notes in the edges of booksD. feel more relaxed to read print materials73. Which of the following is NOT true according to the
65、 2nd paragraph? _.A. College Booksellers operates more than 600 bookstores in campusB. The free application was introduced to increase sales of electronic textbooksC. Campus students now fancy a try of the free software applicationD. The companys management still has to do more to sell the e-books74
66、. We can learn from the passage that _.A. second-hand books are cheaper than rental booksB. all the textbooks have both the digital and rental formatsC. the price totally determines the students selection of booksD. the price of buy-back books are determined by book stores75. The best title for the
67、text would be _.A. Addiction to Traditional Books B. Print Books in a Digital WorldC. More Texts in Digital Format D. Book Price Drops Sharply and Quickly第卷(非选择题，共35分)第四部分：写作(共两节，满分35分)第一节 任务型读写(共1O小题；每小题1分。满分1O分)阅读下面短文，根据所读内容在表格中的空白处填人恰当的单词。注意：每个空格只填一个单词。Have you ever intended to be fully absorbed
68、in your work but found yourself distracted (走神) by e-mail, the Internet and other things throughout the day?People often lose their concentration when they are bored, of course, but also when they are engaged in challenging tasks, says Peter Bregman. They sometimes have a feeling to escape from what
69、s difficult or boring, so they jump out, he says. The part of the brain devoted to attention is connected to the brains emotional center. Any strong emotion-quarrels with colleagues, problems at home-can interrupt our attention. Studies over the last decade have shown that too much work to do at a t
70、ime can easily lead to distraction.Refocusing is hard for many people. Robert Epstein suggests the following, Stop and listen to music for a few minutes. Go for a short walk or take a deep breath, where you breathe in deeply, count to five slowly, hold it and breathe out very slowly. This can blow o
71、ut all the tension and the unwanted in your mind to restore your focus.Take more control by structuring your time and becoming more aware of your behaviors. Setting the phone alarm to go off every hour is my way of creating awareness, Mr. Bregman says, You have to inform yourself that youve lost foc
72、us in order to do something about it. Starting the day with a to-do list is important, such as when to eat, when to go to the gym or take a walk. But if its overly ambitious, you will put yourself in a state of anxiety, which makes it hard for the brain to concentrate. Choosing three or four things
73、as your priority (优先) for the day allows your brain to settle down and focus, he says.TopicHow to become more (76) _ on the work?(77)_ of gettingdistractedPeople tend to get away from things that theyre (78) _ up with.Strong (79) _ affect the brain s part for attention.People get distracted easily i
74、f (80) _ multitasks at a time.(81) _ of strong emotionshaving a (82) _ with a colleague.meeting with problems at homeTips on holding attentionStop working to restore your focus by (83) _ your breath and trydifferent relaxing things.(84) _ your time effectively and create awareness of your be- havior
75、s.Make a to-do list at the beginning of a working day.Focus on 3 or 4 things and get them done (85) _ for the day.第二节 书面表达 (满分25分)假如你叫王军，是一名刚刚经历过高考的大一学生。请结合自己的经历给高三的学生们提一些缓解学习压力的建议。要求：1) 建议至少要3条：2) 字数：120词左右；3) 开头已为你写好，不计入总词数。Dear friends,I used to be under great pressure when I was in Senior Three, eager to be admitted by an ideal university but at the same time anxious about my final score._Yours sincerely,Wang Jun
