1、高考资源网（） 您身边的高考专家崇明县2012年高考模拟考试试卷高三英语2012.4（考试时间120分钟，满分150分。请将答案填写在答题纸上。）第I卷 （共105分）I. Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversation
2、s and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. At 5:30. B. At 5:00. C. At 4:30. D. At 4:00.2. A. Shes happy with driving
3、to work.B. Ten miles is too short a distance. C. She lives too far from her working place.D. The road is good but the traffic isnt.3. A. In a classroom. B. In a bookstore.C. In a library. D. In a department store.4. A. Paying a bill. B. Changing money. C. Counting money. D. Saving money.5. A. Boss a
4、nd clerk. B. Doctor and patient. C. Teacher and student. D. Father and daughter.6. A. He should draft an outline.B. He should think about his ideas more. C. He should read the essay out.D. He should immediately write the essay.7. A. Curious. B. Enthusiastic. C. Fascinated. D. Uninterested.8. A. Pass
5、 the book. B. Listen to the woman.C. Take the book himself. D. Repeat his request.9. A. By bus. B. By bike. C. By car. D. By taxi.10. A. James is clever but very shy. B. James is smart but not qualified enough. C. James is qualified but very lazy. D. James is pitiful but interested in the job.Sectio
6、n BDirections: In Section B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages. The passages will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would
7、 be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following report.11. A. By begging in the street every day.B. By bringing food from Wan Chenchens school. C. By selling paper boards and used plastic bottles. D. By relying on the money Wan Chenchens parents
8、left.12. A. He is afraid of the surgery. B. He doesnt want to be looked down upon. C. He has six fingers on his right hand. D. The government has given him much money.13. A. Independent. B. Intelligent. C. Naughty. D. Timid.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. They can m
9、ake new friends. B. They can learn more about the world. C. They can know themselves better. D. They can make their own schedules.15. A. They become scientists. B. They cook for their new friends. C. They learn to ride a horse. D. They do a lot of shopping.16. A. Travelling alone is romantic. B. Tra
10、velling alone is a good way of travel. C. Travelling alone provides a good way to study. D. Travelling alone is scary and boring for some people.Section CDirections: In Section C, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each conversation, you are
11、required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.Ticket Booking FormName: Henry 17 Performance: Mamma MiaTime of the perf
12、ormance: 18 p.m. on SaturdayUnit price of the ticket: 19 poundsNumber of the tickets: 2Time to collect: Before 4:30 p.m. on 20 Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.What does the man want to do?He wants to 21 .W
13、hat location does the man want?Near the university or at least on 22 .When will the man move in?On the first day of 23 .What are the mans special requirements?Access to the Internet, 24 and two bathrooms.II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: Beneath each of the following sentences there are
14、 four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.25. Germs are everywhere, just waiting to enter your body and infect you _ a cold, the flu or other sicknesses. A. to B. at C. from D. with26. Each of them knew the probable purpose of _ in standing there, and
15、 neither spoke. A. the other B. another C. others D. the others27. We cant act on your advice; _, thank you for giving it. A. moreover B. therefore C. nevertheless D. instead28. One of the basic principles of wildlife protection involves _ adequate natural food and shelter to maintain populations of
16、 each species in a given environment. A. provided B. providing C. to provide D. provide29. It was from the wallets of these poor people that cigarette makers are determined to make money by promoting goods _ are labeled by the WHO as dangerous to health. A. where B. which C. what D. as30. Wearing sh
17、oes _ for the activity you are doing can help avoid some foot injuries to a large extent. A. design B. designing C. designed D. to design31. It has been proved _ eating vegetables in childhood helps to protect you against serious illness in later life. A. if B. because C. that D. when32. I _ to him
18、because he phoned me shortly afterwards. A. neednt have written B. might not have writtenC. couldnt have written D. mustnt have written33. The question to be discussed is _ we can make our efforts rewarded. A. how B. if C. which D. what34. _ the volunteers have to consider their own problems, they a
19、re still encouraged by the spirit. A. If only B. Even if C. As long as D. As far as35. This scientist is known _ on this problem for about ten years. A. to work B. to be working C. to have been working D. to have been worked36. It was only when I reread his poems recently _ I began to appreciate the
20、ir beauty. A. that B. which C. when D. so37. Smokers who regularly drink are nearly_ to suffer from lung cancer as are smokers who dont drink, according to a new study in Cancer Research. A. twice likely as B. twice as likely C. as twice likely D. as likely as38. _ different life today is from what
21、it was fifty years ago! A. What B. What a C. How D. How a39. _ thoroughly, the garden looked more beautiful than ever before. A. Cleaning B. Having been cleaned C. Having it cleaned D. He had cleaned it40. _ there is water nearby, make a special effort to breed fish. A. Although B. Unless C. Where D
22、. UntilSection BDirections: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.A. requiredB. earC. qualityD. abandonedE. dimF. consciousG. riddleH. titleI. bornJ. convincedEveryone has a childhood full of drea
23、ms. Looking back on my childhood, I am 41 that naturalists are born and not made. Although we were all brought up in the same way, my brothers and sisters soon 42 their pressed flowers and insects. Unlike them, I had no 43 for music and languages. I was not an early reader and I could not do mental
24、arithmetic.Before World War I, we spent our summer holidays in Hungary. I have only the 44 memory of the house we lived in, of my room and my toys. Nor do I recall clearly the large family of grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins who gathered next door. But I do have a clear memory of the dogs, th
25、e farm animals, the local birds, and above all, the insects.I am a naturalist, not a scientist. I have a strong love for the natural world and my enthusiasm had led me into various investigations. I love discussing my favorite topics and enjoy burning the midnight oil reading about other peoples obs
26、ervations and discoveries. Then something happensthat brings these observations together in my 45 mind. Suddenly you fancy you see the answer to the 46 , because it all seems to fit together. This has resulted in my publishing 300 papers and books, which some might honor with the 47 of scientific re
27、search.But curiosity, a keen eye, a good memory and enjoyment of the animal and plant world do not make a scientist: one of the outstanding and essential qualities 48 is self-discipline, a quality I lack. A scientist, up to point, can be made. A naturalist is 49 . If you can combine the two, you get
28、 the best of both worlds.III. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.Its hardly surprising that weather is a favorite topic for so ma
29、ny people around the world. It 50 where we choose to live, what we wear, our moods, and perhaps even our national features. A sunny day can lessen the deepest 51 , while very bad weather can destroy homes and threaten lives.The human race has always tried to 52 the weather, especially in areas of th
30、e world where there are many changes. Two popular traditional ways of predicting weather use pine cones(松果) and seaweed(海草). When the air has a high level of humidity(湿度), there is a higher chance of rain. When the humidity is low, there is more chance of 53 weather. Pine cones and seaweed feels dry
31、 when the humidity is low, 54 high humidity has the opposite effect.Todays methods of prediction increasingly depend on 55 . Satellites, balloons, ships, aircraft and weather centers with 56 equipments send data to computers. The data is then 57 , and the weather is predicted. However, 58 this syste
32、m can not predict weather for longer than about a week.A recent study by an Australian scientist suggests that certain people may have a special 59 for predicting weather. However, it is 60 that these people could use their talent in another way, since the same group had a lot of success in predicti
33、ng changes in another systemthe stock market.It 61 that a study of weather may also enable scientists to predict the sudden 62 of a disease. An Ebola epidemic (a kind of disease) in Uganda in the year 2000 came after the same rare 63 conditions that had been present before a sudden spread of the dis
34、ease 6 years earlier. Efforts to 64 the spread of air-borne diseases such as foot and mouth are also strongly dependent on favorable wind conditions.50. A. shows B. affects C. predicts D. introduces51. A. enjoyment B. sadness C. excitement D. laziness52. A. guess B. use C. change D. improve53. A. wi
35、ndy B. bad C. fine D. cold54. A. when B. while C. although D. as55. A. industry B. intelligence C. technology D. people56. A. monitoring B. predicting C. shaping D. moving57. A. used B. processed C. taught D. answered58. A. also B. still C. only D. even59. A. gift B. concern C. application D. liking
36、60. A. necessary B. easy C. unique D. possible61. A. happens B. occurs C. appears D. estimates62. A. start B. shift C. cure D. crash63. A. living B. working C. health D. weather64. A. encourage B. quicken C. limit D. shortenSection BDirections: Read the following three passages. Each passage is foll
37、owed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)Being a victim of schoolyard violence can help pupils learn how to manage argument a
38、nd develop their ability to get along with others, it was claimed.Helene Guldberg, associate lecturer in child development at the Open University, said trying to stop the “supposedly terrible dangers of bullying(欺负)” can do more harm than good. She insisted teachers should not break up “everyday pla
39、yground argument”, saying children should be left to deal with it themselves.In an on-line article, Dr. Guldberg said that bullying was “an experience that children need to develop”. But the comments were strongly criticized by anti-bullying campaigners.According to official figures, almost half of
40、children claim they are bullied at school. One of the biggest studies of its kind by Ofsted showed 48 percent of young people had been orally or physically abused in the last year. It comes despite a number of government measures designed to crack down on the threats.Writing on a website, Dr. Guldbe
41、rg said: “Teachers are increasingly taking the task of looking after childrens health and well-being rather than being allowed to get on with the task of educating them. Children are encouraged to assume their relationships with other children are damaging, and encouraged to look upon their classmat
42、es with suspicion.” She added: “If we treat children as if they cannot possibly cope with hurtful experiences, then we will likely to weaken their confidence and make them less likely to cope with difficult events in the future. In effect, we will prevent them from growing up.”The comments echo(附和)
43、remarks made by teachers in recent years who claim the education system has been too focused on developing childrens social skills at the expense of academic learning. But Sue Steel, national manager of the Anti-Bullying Alliance, said: “Children who are being bullied often find it difficult to tell
44、 anyone. Teachers can help by giving appropriate attention.”65. The underlined word “abused” in Para. 4 is similar in meaning to “_”. A. criticized B. attacked C. helped D. judged66. Which of the following is TURE according to Helene Guldberg? A. Teachers should take the task of dealing with childre
45、ns argument. B. Children should be left to cope with their argument themselves. C. Children will gain their confidence if teachers manage their argument for them. D. Children cant cope with difficult events after dealing with hurtful experiences themselves.67. Anti-bullying campaigners think that _.
46、 A. teachers should help deal with childrens argument in a proper way B. the government should take measures to stop children from being bullied C. children will be prevented from growing up with too much school violence D. teachers should develop childrens academic learning rather than social skill
47、s68. The passage mainly tells us that schoolyard violence is _. A. difficult to get rid of B. common among young people C. not necessarily bad for children D. harmful to childrens academic learning(B)Northern IrelandVisitor GuidePassport/Visa RequirementsPassport Advice Line (UK)T: 0300 222 0000www.
48、ips.gov.ukUK nationals can travel without a passport but will need photographic identification. Passports are not required for travel between Northern Ireland and the Republic. For further information, contact the British Embassy in your country of origin.MoneySterling currency. Most large stores ac
49、cept Euro. Main credit cards are in general use but bring cash too. In main towns, bank hours are 09:30-16:30. Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs) dispense cash at hundreds of locations, banks, garages and shopping centres. Bureau de Change are in larger bank branches, travel agents, the Belfast Welcom
50、e Centre, some other tourist information centres, big hotels and at a few visitor attractions.TelephoneTo call Northern Ireland from abroad, dial 0044 + area code (without 0) + local number. From the Republic of Ireland, dial 048 + area code (without 0) + local number. From elsewhere in UK or to mak
51、e an internal call, dial area code (with 0) + local number. To call the Republic from Northern Ireland, dial 00353 + the area code (without 0) + local number.TippingCheck your bill to see if a service charge has been made. If not and youre satisfied with the service, add 10-15%.Left LuggageT: +44 (0
52、) 28 9024 6609Belfast Welcome Centre is the only place that provides this service. 3 per item for up to 4hrs. 4.50 4hrs+. Last pick up is 15 minutes before closing.ShoppingVictoria Square, Castle Court and many Belfast City centre stores have extended opening hours from 09:00 until 19:00 each weekda
53、y evening. Thursday is late night shopping until 21:00. On Sundays shops are open from 12:00/13:00 and stay open until 17:00/18:00.Medical InsuranceT: 0845 606 0707(UK), +44 (0) 191 212 7500www.ehic.org.ukYou need to obtain a European Health Insurance card (EHIC) which will allow you to access state
54、-provided healthcare in all European Economic Area (EEA) countries at a reduced cost or sometimes free of charge. You can apply online at their website or by telephone. Visitors are strongly advised to take out private travel insurance.Public HolidaysBanks are closed and transport services are reduc
55、ed on public holidays. Seefor up-to-date details.New Years Day JanuarySt. Patricks Day MarchGood Friday start AprilEaster Monday start AprilMay Bank Holiday start MayMay Bank Holiday end MayJuly Holiday mid JulyAugust Bank Holiday end AugustChristmas Day DecemberBoxing Day DecemberEmergency Services
56、Dial 999 for emergency services.If your passport is lost or stolen, contact the local police station, embassy or consulate.All Ireland InformationFor details on the rest of Ireland visit:.69. If Jack wants to call his friend in Northern Ireland from London, he should dial _. A. 0044 + area code (wit
57、hout 0) + local number B. 048 + area code (without 0) + local number C. area code (with 0) + local number D. 00353 + the area code (without 0) + local number70. While travelling in Northern Ireland, you _. A. can shop until 21:00 on Thursdays B. neednt leave a tip after receiving service C. can use
58、American dollars to buy what you want D. can draw money from banks from 9:00 to 16:30 every day71. Which of the following is TRUE according to the above Visitor Guide? A. A German neednt a passport to travel in Northern Ireland. B. A visitor can dial 999 in emergency situations while in Northern Ire
59、land. C. Any European can get healthcare in Northern Ireland at a reduced cost or free of charge. D. A visitor will be charged 3 for leaving luggage in Belfast Welcome Centre for 6 hours.(C)Lots of bacteria can grow in the seemingly unfriendly environment under glaciers(冰川), a region formerly consid
60、ered free of much biology. This finding by glaciologists working in Switzerland could help solve some puzzles of the last ice age and point the way for finding life on other planets.Bacteria with odd lifestyles have been under increasing study lately, with most research focused on the species which
61、prefer hot homes. The new study shifts attention to the other end of the thermometer(温度计). The exciting thing is the idea of pushing the window of acceptable bacterial environments a little bit farther open.Researchers have previously collected small numbers of bacteria from ice in Antarctica and Gr
62、eenland, but they could not determine whether these were active bacteria or just frozen cells blown in by wind. In contrast, the earth beneath two Swiss glaciers harbors large colonies of bacteriahundreds of millions of cells per gramthat appear to be growing at 0.Scientists followed upon these find
63、ings by taking samples of ice, water, and earth at two mountain glaciers. They found that earth beneath the glaciers contained much larger populations of bacteria than did surface and inner part of ice. Those findings indicate that the bacteria were growing at the bottom of the glacier and are not s
64、omething washed in while the scientists drilled through the ice.Looking at the bacteria under a microscope(显微镜), the researchers found that many were in the process of dividing, and healthy under the ice. The bacteria might break down minerals and plant remains originally buried beneath the glacier
65、or later washed in by water going slowly through the ice, scientists say.“Some of the assumptions we have made in the past now must be seriously questioned,” say researchers. “If bacteria can live under glaciers on Earth, why not on other planets? The new study points out in many ways that the botto
66、ms of glaciers are probably quite good environments from the point of view of bacteria. So, maybe the bottom of the ice sheets on other planets would be a sensible place to try if youre going to look for life on them.”72. What is special about the new study on bacteria? A. It focuses on the bacteria
67、 in hot environments. B. It opens the windows of the bacterial labs wider. C. It pays more attention to the bacteria in the thermometer. D. It changes scientists view about the environment bacteria exist in.73. Which of the following facts proves that bacteria under glaciers are alive? A. Water is g
68、oing slowly through the ice. B. The drills used by scientists are free of bacteria. C. Many of the bacteria are in the process of dividing. D. The earth beneath the glacier contains more bacteria.74. From the passage we can learn that _. A. bacteria disappear in the inner part of ice B. bacteria mus
69、t be also alive on other planets C. bacteria can grow in extreme weathers D. bacteria grow by breaking themselves down75. The passage is mainly about the possibility of the existence of life _. A. under the sea B. in hot water C. on other planets D. under glaciersSection CDirections: Read the follow
70、ing text and choose the most suitable heading from A-F for eachparagraph. There is one extra heading which you do not need.A. Analyze visual information.B. Have a good concentration skill.C. Do a good workout.D. Keep a good memory.E. Use logic and reasoning skills.F. Build up language skills. Many m
71、en are devoted to exercise to build up their bodies, but the phrase “use it or lose it” applies to more than just the muscle in our bodiesit also applies to our brains. Here are 5 tips that can help our brains stay sharp.76. _It plays an important role in all cognitive activities, including reading,
72、 reasoning and mental calculation. There are several types of its work in the brain. Taken together, these are the cognitive skills we may notice most when they begin to fail. To keep a good memory, you need to train for it, which can be easier than you think. Listening to music is enjoyable. By cho
73、osing a song you dont know and memorizing the lyrics, you improve your memory skills.77. _It is necessary in nearly all daily tasks and it enables you to focus despite noise and to think about several things at once. We can improve the skill by simply changing our routines. Change your course to wor
74、k or reorganize your deskboth will force your brain to wake up and pay attention again.78. _It will increase your ability to recognize, remember and understand words. With regular practice, you can expand your knowledge of new words and more easily think of words to say because they will come to you
75、 more naturally. For example, if you usually only read the sports section, try reading a few business articles. Youll learn new words, and by using them you can also exercise your brain.79. _You can also exercise your brain by taking advantage of your environment. Try walking into a room and picking
76、 out five items and their locations. When you exit the room, try to remember all five items and where they are located. Too easy? Wait two hours and try to remember those items and their locations. Analyzing what you saw will force you to use your memory and train your brain to focus on your surroun
77、dings.80. _ It helps you make decisions, build up hypotheses and consider the possible consequences of your actions. Activities in which you must define a strategy to reach a desired outcome and calculate the right moves to reach the solution in the shortest possible time are actually fun activities
78、 you can do daily. For example, playing video games requires you to come up with a strategy so as to advance to the next level.Section DDirections: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.In so many ways, cyberspace(网络空间) mirrors
79、the real world. People ask for information, play games, and share hobby tips. Others buy and sell products. Still others look for friendship, or even love.Unlike the real world, however, your knowledge about a person is limited to words on a computer screen. Identity and appearance mean very little
80、in cyberspace. Rather, a persons thoughtsor at least the thoughts they typeare what really count. So even the shyest person can become a chat-room star.Usually, this “faceless” communication doesnt create problems. Identity doesnt really matter when youre in a chat room discussing politics or hobbie
81、s. In fact, this emphasis on the ideas themselves makes the Internet a great place for exciting conversation. Where else can so many people come together to chat about their interests?But some Internet users want more than just someone to chat with. Theyre looking for serious love relationships. Is
82、cyberspace a good place to find love? That answer depends on whom you ask. Some of these relationships actually succeed. Others fail miserably.Supporters of online relationships claim that the Internet allows couples to get to know each other intellectually first. Personal appearance doesnt get in t
83、he way.But critics of online relationships argue that no one can truly know another person in cyberspace. Why? Because the Internet gives users a lot of control over how others view them. Internet users can carefully craft their words to fit whatever image they want to give. And they dont have to wo
84、rry about what their “faceless” communication is doing for their image. In a sense, theyre not really themselves.All of this may be fine if the relationship stays in cyberspace. But not knowing a person is a big problem in a love relationship. With so many unknowns, its easy to let ones imagination
85、“fill in the blanks.” This inevitably leads to disappointment when couples meet in person. How someone imagines an online friend is often quite different than the real person.So, before looking for love in cyberspace, remember the advice of Internet pioneer Clifford Stoll: “Life in the real world is
86、 far richer than anything youll find on a computer screen.”(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TEN WORDS.)81. We learn about a person in cyberspace only through _.82. Why is the Internet a great place for exciting conversation?83. What makes online love relationshi
87、p often fail?84. From the passage we can learn that the writer _ looking for love on the Internet.第卷（共45分）I. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.1. 请完成作业后再和你的朋友聊天。(before)2. 除非马上采取有效措施，否则这个地区的人们将面临灾难。(face)3. 没日没夜地工作对他的健康消耗很大，因
88、此不久他就病倒了。(drain)4. 虽然他每天到公园里锻炼身体，但却对昨天那里发生的事情一无所知。(ignorant)5. 得知自己被那所梦寐以求的大学录取时，她是如此激动以至于彻夜未眠。(Sothat)II. Guided WritingDirections: Write an English composition in 120 150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.近年来，食品安全事件频频曝光，食品安全问题成为人们关注的成为人们焦点。最近，某网站的一个论坛正在就这个问题展开讨论，请你也来参与这个讨论
89、，谈谈你对这一问题的看法。你的讨论需包括： 食品安全问题的现状 产生这一问题的原因 解决这一问题的建议崇明县2012年高考模拟考英语试卷参考答案第I卷 2529DACBB 3034CCAAB3540CABCBC4145 JDBEF4649GHAI5054BBACB5559CABDA6064DCADC6568 BBAC6971CAB7275DCCD7680DBFAE81.the thoughts they type/the words on a computer screen.82. Because people focus on the ideas while talking./ Becaus
90、e it puts emphasis on the ideas themselves.83.Communicating with an imaginary person. /Not truly knowing a person.84.disagree with/ objects to / is against第II卷I. Translation1.People finish your homework before you chat with your friend.2.People in this area will be faced with disaster unless effecti
91、ve measures are taken at once.3.Working day and night was a great drain on his health/ drained his health greatly, so he fell ill soon.4.Although he takes exercises in the park every day, he is completely ignorant of what happened there yesterday.5. So excited was she that she failed to fall asleep the whole night when she learned she had been admitted to the university she had been dreaming of for a long time.- 10 - 版权所有高考资源网
