1、2012.11一、单项选择1. I woke up with bad headache, yet by evening the pain had gone. A. the; the B. the; an C. a; the D. a; an2. We used to see each other , but I havent heard from him since last year. A. especially B. regularly C. particularly D. approximately3. Im terribly sorry to interrupt, but may I
2、use your phone? Its rather urgent. Yes, . A. with pleasure B. no hurry C. it doesnt matterD. of course4. One of our rules is that every student wear school uniform while at school. A. might B. could C. shall D. will5. The old couple often take a walk after supper in the park with their pet dog them.
3、 A. to follow B. following C. followed D. follows6. Rod loves clocks. However, he never manages to put them together again. A. taking apart B. giving away C. making up D. turning off7. The Well Hotel stands in a quiet place the main road at the far end of the lake. A. to B. for C. off D. out8. If yo
4、ure buying todays paper from the stand, could you get for me?A. one B. such C. this D. that9. This machine is very easy . Anybody can learn to use it in a few minutes. A. operating B. to be operating C. operated D. to operate10. Leave your key with your neighbor you lock yourself out one day. A. as
5、long as B. even though C. in case D. as if 11. I feel so excited! At this time tomorrow morning I to Shanghai. A. will be flying B. will fly C. have been flyingD. have flown12. Not until he retired from teaching three years ago having a holiday abroad. A. he had considered B. had he consideredC. he
6、considered D. did he consider13. Jack is a great talker. Its high time that he something instead of just talking. A. will do B. has done C. do D. did 14. The newcomer went to the library the other day and searched for he could find about Mark Twain. A. wherever B. however C. whatever D. whichever15.
7、 Mum, I was wondering if you could lend me a few dollars until I on Friday. A. get paid B. got paid C. have paid D. had been paid二、完形填空I tend to accept any idea put forward by experts on TV. One day, a sociologist proposed that the 16 society has been consuming modern humans little by little. For fe
8、ar that I would become a victim of the consumer society, I 17 hurried to a bicycle shop in my neighborhood. _18 the shopkeeper Mr. Johnson was selling me the bicycle, he said, “This is the best thing you _19 have done. Life has become hopelessly 20 . A bicycle is simple, and it brings to you _21 thi
9、ngs: fresh air, sunshine and exercise.” I agreed. Happy as a child, I got on the bicycle and headed out onto the streets. After some time, I 22 at the other end of the town. I was _23_ that this simple vehicle could let me 24 long distances in a fairly short time. But how _25_ did I really go?Since
10、I hated to be 26 , I went back to Mr. Johnson and asked him to 27 an odometer (里程表) on my bicycle. He agreed, but 28 , “An odometer without a speedometer (速度计) is like a 29 without a knife.” I admitted he was right and in a few minutes, the two devices (装置) were 30 to the handlebars of my bicycle. “
11、What about a horn?” he then asked. “Look, this horn is no larger than a matchbox and has many 31 .” Attracted by these functions, I bought the horn.“You cant leave the back part 32 ,” noted Mr. Johnson. He fixed a metal box with buttons 33 the seat, and said, “Is there anything better than this oven
12、 when you feel 34 on your way? I can give you a special discount.” I was not strong enough to 35 the offer.“I congratulate you once more; this is the best thing you could have done,” said Mr. Johnson in the end.16. A. adultB. humanC. consumer D. bachelor 17. A. eventuallyB. immediatelyC. reluctantly
13、 D. gratefully18. A. AlthoughB. BecauseC. As D. Unless19. A. wouldB. shouldC. must D. could20. A. boringB. complicatedC. stressful D. tough21. A. naturalB. mysteriousC. complex D. unique 22. A. gave upB. broke downC. calmed down D. ended up23. A. amazedB. amusedC. confused D. concerned24. A. marchB.
14、 driveC. cover D. measure25. A. farB. longC. fast D. deep26. A. unreliableB. impracticalC. unprepared D. inaccurate27. A. fixB. checkC. repair D. lay28. A. sworeB. addedC. replied D. concluded29. A. pencilB. forkC. box D. cake30. A. distributedB. convertedC. applied D. attached31. A. shapesB. sizesC
15、. functions D. models32. A. looseB. blankC. bare D. incomplete33. A. besideB. beforeC. below D. behind34. A. sickB. hungryC. hot D. thirsty35. A. considerB. withdrawC. make D. resist 三、阅读理解Mark and his brother Jason both were looking at the shining new computer enviously. Jason was determined not to
16、 go against their fathers wishes but Mark was more adventurous than his brother. He loved experimenting and his aim was to become a scientist like his father.“Dad will be really mad if he finds out youve been playing with his new computer.” Jason said, “He told us not to touch it.”“He wont find out.
17、” Mark said, “Ill just have a quick look and shut it down.”Mark had been scolded before for touching his fathers equipment. But his curiosity was difficult to control and this new computer really puzzled him.“It was a strange-looking machine one his dad had brought home from the laboratory where he
18、worked. “Its an experimental model,” his father had explained, “so dont touch it under any circumstances.” But his warning only served to make Mark more curious. Without any further thought, Mark turned on the power switch. The computer burst into life and seconds later, the screen turned into color
19、s, shifting and changing and then two big white words appeared in the center of the screen: “SPACE TRANSPORTER.”“Yes!” Mark cried excitedly, “Its a computer game. I knew it! Dads only been pretending to work. Hes really been playing games instead.” A new message appeared on the screen:“ENTER NAMESVO
20、YAGER 1: VOYAGER 2: ”Marks fingers flew across the keyboard as he typed in both of their names.“INPUT ACCEPTED. START TRANSPORT PROGRAM. AUTO-RETRIEVE INITIATED（自动回收程序已启动）.”The screen turned even brighter and a noise suddenly rose in volume.“I think wed better shut it off, Mark,” Jason yelled, reach
21、ing for the power switch. He was really frightened.But his hand never reached the switch. A single beam of dazzling white light burst out of the computer screen, wrapping the boys in its glow (光芒), until they themselves seemed to be glowing. Then it died down just as suddenly as it had burst into li
22、fe. And the boys were no longer there. On the screen, the letters changed.“TRANSPORT SUCCESSFUL. DESTINATION: MARS. RETRIEVE DATE: 2025.”36Why did Mark touch the computer against his fathers warning? AHe wanted to take a voyage.BHe wanted to practice his skillCHe was so much attracted by it.DHe was
23、eager to do an experiment.37Where did the boys father most likely work?AIn an electronic factory.BIn a computer company.CIn a scientific research center.DIn an information processing center.38Mark thought “SPACE TRANSPORTER” on the screen was the name of .Aa computer gameBa company websiteCa softwar
24、e producer Dan astronomy program39Why did Jason want to shut off the computer? AHe was afraid of being scolded.BHe didnt like the loud noise and light.CHe didnt want to play games any more.DHe was afraid something dangerous might happen.40What happened to the boys at the end of the story?AThey were
25、blown into the air. BThey were sent to another planet.CThey were hidden in the strong light. DThey were carried away to another country四、任务型阅读Host family accommodation means that hosts treat the students as a full member of the household, eating together with the students and sharing the common livi
26、ng areas with him/her. No more than three adult students or four junior students will be accommodated in host family accommodation at one time.Host family accommodation remains popular among international students. It is the most economical and beneficial accommodation for any student. It is also th
27、e best way to practice English and learn new cultures. As a result, it is often seen as the number-one choice for its advantages in language study, cultural communication and cost of living. Staying alongside host family enables students to get enough practice during the short time of their study so
28、 that their language acquisition is likely to become faster. Living in host families, students are able to spend a lot of time communicating with their “host parents”, who are often very hospitable and friendly, and get to know the local way of life, people and culture. Most host families are always
29、 ready to help students out in any situation. Often the bonds that are made between international students and their host families endure many years, and are maintained through letters and e-mails. Another advantage is that host family accommodation can sometimes be the least expensive. It attracts
30、students as it ensures them a family type of living at a low cost.The advantages, however, have not prevented host families,from worrying. On the one hand, some host families are losing their unique selling points. One problem is that the majority of hosts in big cities, now generally single and you
31、ng, have less time available for international students, but the selling point for host family accommodation is communication practice. On the other hand, students expectations have risen. They are becoming more demanding and asking for more than ever from their accommodation, as they come mainly fr
32、om high socio-economic groups in their own countries.To get out of the difficult situation, host families are now making efforts to improve the quality of service. They are trying to make living conditions better, including broadband Internet service, private bathroom, and access to plenty of hot wa
33、ter for long showers. They are also providing students with structured family activities.It is believed that host family accommodation will keep the popularity vote with international students.Title: Host Family Accommodation(41)_Host family accommodation refers to a kind of accommodation in which t
34、he student is treated as a full member of the host family, eating together and sharing the living areas with the hosts.(42)_Language studyStudents learn the language faster because they (43)_ frequently enough.Cultural communicationIt is more convenient for students to communicate and get to know th
35、e local (44)_ , people and culture.Cost of (45)_Sometimes it is the least expensive and enables students to live at a low cost.ProblemsLoss of the selling pointHosts (46)_ enough time to communicate with students.Rise in (47)_Students are demanding more from their host families.(48)_ takenImprovemen
36、t of service qualityHosts are (49)_ living conditions. They are offering students structured (50)_ activities.ConclusionHost family accommodation will keep the popularity vote with international students.Keys: 1-10: CBDCB, ACADC11-20: ADDCA, CBCDB21-30: ADACA, DABBD31-40: CCDBD, CCADB41.Definition 42.Advantages/Benefits 43. practise 44. lifestyle 45.living/accommodation 46.lack 47. expectation(s) 48.Measures 49.bettering/improving 50. family版权所有：高考资源网()版权所有：高考资源网()