1、高考资源网（ ），您身边的高考专家东莞市第一中学、松山湖中学2012届高三上学期12月月考英语试题 2011.12I 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各题所给出的A、B、C和D 项 中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 It was one of the hottest days of the dry season. We had not seen 1 in almost a month. The crops were 2 . Every day, my husband and his br
2、others would go about the hard 3 of trying to get water to the fields. If we didnt see the rain soon, we would 4 everything. It was on this day that I learned the lesson of sharing and 5 a miracle. I was making lunch when I saw six-year-old son, Billy, walking towards the woods, trying to be as 6 as
3、 possible. Minutes after he disappeared into the 7 , he ran out towards the house. He kept doing this for about an hour. Finally I decided to 8 him. He was 9 both hands in front of him as he walked, being very 10 not to spill the water. Then I saw a tiny deer lying on the ground, 11 suffering from d
4、ehydration(脱水), lift its head with great 12 to lap up(舔食) the water in my boys hands. When the water was 13 , Billy stood up and ran back to the house. I was there in front of him. His eyes just filled with 14 , saying, “Im not wasting water.” I hugged him tightly. As my tears hit the ground, they w
5、ere suddenly joined by more drops. It was raining. Some will probably see this as a(n) _ 15 . But I think the rain that came that day saved our farm, just like actions of one little boy saved another.1. A. cloudB. rainC. waterD. fog2. A. dyingB. growing C. fallingD. changing3. A. situationB. beliefC
6、. conclusionD. process4. A. removeB. loseC. sellD. throw5. A. attemptedB. inspectedC. witnessedD. announced6. A. patientB. gentleC. cheerfulD. steady7. A. woodsB. cornerC. crowdsD. house8. A. catchB. followC. describeD. ask9. A. openingB. crossingC. cuppingD. shaking10. A. practicalB. funnyC. famili
7、arD. careful11. A. graduallyB. naturallyC. obviouslyD. suddenly12. A. effortB. powerC. hopeD. mind13. A. spiltB. goneC. badD. cold14. A. joyB. sympathyC. tears D. courage15. A. coincidenceB. cooperationC. agreementD. occurrence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
8、号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案替那些在答题卡标号为16-25的相应位置上。Its easy to take your hearing for granted until its too late. With the wide 16 _(popular) of digital entertainment products, it is not uncommon to see people wearing headphones and listening to music 17 running in the park or using public transport. And the volu
9、me is often so loud that people around 18 can hear the music as well. However, doctors warn that such behavior can 19 _(potential) damage their hearing. In noisy places, people tend 20 _(turn) the volume up to get the same clarity of sound. Unfortunately, that can damage the hearing 21 people being
10、aware of it, said Feng Yongfeng, chief ENT physician at Beijing Tianan Hospital. After Spring Festival, the hospital witnessed 22 slight increase in the number of teenagers coming in with hearing problems, 23 Feng attributed to them wearing headphones at home for long periods during the holiday. Fen
11、g said both in-ear and overhead headphones can harm the ears and 24 (advise) against using them for long periods. He said if you do use headphones it is worth 25 (invest) in the highest quality you can afford. II 阅读理解 （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。AI
12、t was 1976. Sarah was 39 years old and a single parent. Two years before she was a married woman whose routine was doing the household chores and looking after her children. Things changed when her husband deserted them. She became a very unhappy, angry woman. She couldnt see any way out of her pred
13、icament(困境). With only three years of schooling, the only thing she could do involved physical labor.She didnt know how her future as a single parent would turn out, but she set out to do something and then did it. She fought for child support from her ex-husband and applied for scholarships for her
14、 children. She was the breadwinner, the counselor(顾问)and, most of all, a mother to her children. She put in a lot of effort and was determined to see things through. The pain, misery and uncertainty made her wiser. She slowly picked herself up and got involved in activities that stopped her from fee
15、ling sorry for herself.She will celebrate her 72nd birthday this year and she has fulfilled her dream and her responsibility. It was not to make money or to become rich. Her desire was to provide the best she could for her children as a single mother. She succeeded. The most wonderful thing is havin
16、g her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren gather together during family parties.26. Sarah could only do physical labor because of her _. A. little experience B. limited education C. poor languages D. old age27. After being deserted, Sarahs main responsibility was to _. A. do daily washin
17、g for others B. do the housework as usual C. bring up her children well D. fight for child support from her ex-husband28. What can we infer from the third paragraph? A. Sarah never felt tired after working each day. B. Sarah was very satisfied with her life at that time. C. Sarah sometimes felt like
18、 giving up the struggle. D. Sarah complained a lot about her heavy burden.29. Which word can best describe Sarah? A. Brave B. Clever C. Strict D. Determined30. What would be the best title for the text? A. Sarah: A successful Single Mother B. Sarah: Tired and Unhappy C. A Single Mother: Alone, But N
19、ot Lonely D. Sarah: Now a Great GrandmotherBAir traffic controllers in the US have been advised to take a 26-minute nap(小睡)， after a series of accidents involving workers falling asleep. Now the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is calling for “controlled naps” during night shifts(夜班). NTS
20、B member, Mark Rosekind, said that a 26-minute nap would improve performance by 34%. He believes that the aviation(航空) industry，other professions such as those that involve driving and operating machinery, also carry obvious risks.But other experts doubt whether 26 minutes is the appropriate nap tim
21、e. Its a bit too long and there is a risk that you will fall into a deep sleep, says Jim Horne, director of the Sleep Research Council. He said, “ A nap of about 15 minutes is best; once you get beyond 20 minutes, you risk going into a deep sleep and you can be much more tired when you wake up. Ther
22、efore, we suggest that a nap be combined with a cup of coffee so that you can enjoy an effective sleep before the caffeine (咖啡因) takes effect in about 20 minutes. However, this method only works on those who have had a poor nights sleep. If you havent had a wink of sleep the night before, this metho
23、d wont be enough to refresh you.Health writer Linda Wasmer Andrews also believes that 26 minutes is too long. She says a nap between 10 to 20 minutes is enough, and that the timing of the nap is also important. Putting your head down too early means your body may not be ready to sleep yet, but a nap
24、 that is too late in the day might make it harder to fall asleep at night. Early in the afternoon is often the best time, from 1 pm to 3 pm, when people experience a post-lunch decrease in energy.31. What is the passage mainly about? A. People who need a nap. B. The reason why people need a nap. C.
25、When people take a nap. D. How long a nap should last.32. Which of the following statements is NOT true? A. People who work at night need a nap. B. Air traffic controllers hope they can take a nap. C. Caffeine makes people awake about 20 minutes later. D. For some professions, a nap can reduce the o
26、ccurrence of accidents.33. Jim Horne thinks that a 26-minute nap is not appropriate because _. A. its a little bit long for people who didnt sleep the night before B. people risk going into a deep sleep beyond 20 minutes and feeling more tired C. people who have had a poor sleep need more nap time D
27、. only with caffeine do people feel fresh after a 26-minute nap34. According to Linda Wasmer Andrews, _. A. 2 pm is an appropriate time for a nap B. peoples energy will increase after lunch C. your body is ready to sleep early in the day D. a late nap may keep you awake for the whole night35. You ca
28、n most probably read this article in a _. A. science newspaper B. book review C. newspaper D. history bookCBesides, you may notice that the organic food is more expensive. In fact, organic food often costs 50% to 100% more than similar brands of conventionally grown food.Keep in mind that organic fo
29、od is a big business. It is not usually about buying from a small local farm any more. In fact, many smaller organic food companies have been bought out by large multinational food companies. Becoming a big business has meant that some organic foods and their ingredients are in short supply. Thus so
30、me unscrupulous people are cheating the organic rules. Many experts feel that big business and organic farming may not mix.Organic food is an option for those parents who want it, and you may also choose to buy other conventionally grown food. But Consumer Reports points out that “Its worth paying m
31、ore for organic apples, peaches, milk, and beef. This can help you avoid chemicals found in the conventionally produced foods.”The best way to make sure you are buying organic food may be to grow it on your own or buy it from a local farm. And you can find it by searching at Local Harvest or by visi
32、ting your local farmers market.36. Which is NOT mentioned in the passage? A. Organic food is usually more expensive. B. You can buy organic food from a local farm. C. Organic food has many benefits for children. D. Big companies may not sell organic food.37. How does the USDA make sure the food is o
33、rganic? A. They send staff to visit the organic farms. B. They judge organic food by its price. C. They force farmers to grow organic food. D. They grow the organic food on farms themselves.38. Which of the following words can replace the underlined word “unscrupulous” in the fourth paragraph? A. St
34、upid B. Rude C. Careless D. Dishonest39. The passage mainly talks about _. A. what organic food is B. where organic food comes from C. why people prefer organic food to conventional food D. how to make sure you are buying real organic food40. We may read this passage probably in the _ section of a n
35、ewspaper. A. health B. fashion C. science D. businessDIn most sporting disciplines, the age of 26 is regarded as, politely, being on the more mature side. However, it is not so in curling (冰壶运动)，where the steady hands and rich experience of the older players often prove decisive on the ice. With an
36、average age of 26, the Chinese womens curling team showed youth is not necessarily an obstacle(障碍) on the road to success. In the Winter Olympic Games, the Chinese women bounced back from a semifinal loss to the present champion Sweden to earn a bronze medal, beating Switzerland 12-6 in a shortened
37、eight-end match. It was Chinas first Winter Olympic medal in a team event. “I think our young ages have worked for and against us,” said the team leader Wang Bingyu. “As we are young, we are full of fighting spirit but, on the other hand, we are not mature enough to handle all the situations and we
38、are not always calm. Sometimes we think too simply. At these games we have learned so much and we are more mature now.” The sport of curling started in Scotland in the 16th century. In this sport, players slide a heavily-polished stone down the ice towards the targetknown as the “house”. It did not
39、come to China until 1995, when a group of curling experts from Japan and Canada provided training and equipment. The Chinese national team was formed in 2000 but there are only about 100 players in the country and most of them are young. Despite that, the team has managed to make quick progress on t
40、he world stage. “We have been together for several years not very long. So we have to thank our family and curling fans in China. A lot of people have shown such kindness and we were glad to be able to reward them with our performance,” second thrower Yue Qingshuang said.41. What plays an important
41、role in the sport of curling? A. Players weights. B. Players experience. C. Players height. D. Players spirit.42. What can we conclude from Wang Bingyus words? A. Being young has many advantages. B. Being young has brought them a lot of trouble. C. Being young means they always think in a simple way
42、. D. Being young has both advantages and disadvantages.43. When did the curling sport come to China? A. 100 years ago. B. 16 years ago. C. 10 years ago. D. 5 years ago.44. Which of the following words can best describe Yue Qingshuang according to what she said? A. Disappointed. B. Surprised. C. Worr
43、ied D. Grateful.45. Which of the following is the best title of this passage? A. Chinese womens curling team earn a bronze medal. B. Chinese women curlers are younger than other players. C. The development of a new sportcurling. D. The Winter Olympic Games.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
44、求匹配信息。请将答案填涂在答题卡标号为4650的相应位置上。首先，请阅读以下网站信息：A.B.C.D.E.F.请阅读以下人员信息，然后匹配人员与相关网站：46. Lucas is experiencing the hardest time in life these days. As manager of a trade company, he is responsible for the loss of a big business contract as he made a wrong decision. He wonders whether he has the ability to b
45、e a good manger, and hes even considering leaving his job. He doesnt know what to do and badly needs help.47. Whitney has been out of work for several weeks now since she left her last job. She has been trying to find another one, but with no luck. She urgently needs a new job, so shes searching for
46、 advice on how to make the best use of her time so as to successfully get a job.48. After a job interview, Ralph was told that the company would like to have him as one of its staff. He would sell the companys products if he worked there. However, hes not sure whether he is good at selling things or
47、 not, so hes looking for a way to find out about this before taking the job.49. Thomas Howard is 23 years old, working at a gas station. He earns little money every week, feels that his life is hopeless, and never thinks that things will be better for him. His mother is worried about this and wishes
48、 to find a way to inspire her son.50. Katrina is quite worried recently, because her manager seems to be turning on her, criticizing her in front of her colleagues for things that she does quite well. Whats worse, he even tells others that she has several boyfriends at the same time, which is of cou
49、rse not true. She really wishes to find a way for her problem.III. 写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节 基础写作（共15分）请根据以下内容写一篇英语短文,介绍你即将参加的夏令营活动(summer camp)。写作内容 假设明年暑假你将去参加学校组织的夏令营活动。学校组织你们去英国伦敦。活动内容：1 与那儿的中学老师和学生交流，了解他们的生活和学习情况；2 参观大英博物馆（the British Museum），了解当地的历史和文化；去英国家庭就餐，学做甜品(dessert)，以便于回国后与家人、朋友分享；3 去英国的农村，感受大自
50、然。写作要求 1、只能使用5个句子完成短文；2、可以适当发挥，但不能出现真实的学校或学生姓名；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。A high school in London has banned students from all forms of physical touch with each other. The Quest Academy has warned students not to hug, shake hands, or give high-fives. Th
51、e idea behind the banning is to help prevent bullying(恐吓，伤害), according to school principal Andy Croft. He said, “Physical touch between students is not allowed at the academy because it is often connected with poor behaviour or bullying and can lead to fighting.”Students and parents are up in arms
52、at the new rule. Students Dayna Chong, 15, was punished for hugging her female friend. She said, “Theyre trying to turn us into robots.” Her mother called the rule “extreme”. She said, “If the kids cant even hug each other at school, some of them will never learn how to be socially interactive.” She
53、 added, “School is supposed to be where we start teaching our children how to shake hands, hug and so on. Ive never heard of anything so crazy in my life.” Mr. Croft disagreed, saying the rule “creates a disciplined(守纪的) environment which is important and necessary for learning and respect”.【写作内容】1. 以约30个词概括所读文章的内容；2. 以约120个词表达你对，“学校是否该禁止学生肢体接触”进行议论，并包括如下要点： (1) 你是否支持这项校规？请结合生活实际，阐述你的理由。 (2) 如果你是该校校长，你会怎么做？【写作要求】1. 作文中可以使用自己的亲身经历或虚构的故事，也可以参照阅读材料的内容但不得直接引用原文中的句子2. 文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称。【评分标准】 概括准确，语言规范，内容合适，篇章连贯欢迎广大教师踊跃来稿，稿酬丰厚。