1、山西省吕梁市英杰中学2012届高三第二次月考（英语） 第一部分：单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）1. Oh , John . _ you gave us ! A .How a pleasant surprise B . How pleasant surpriseC. What a pleasant surprise D . What pleasant surprise2.-Hi, David! How was your trip to Beijing? -Wonderful. I have never had _in my life.A. a most exciting holi
2、day B. a more exciting holiday C. the more excited holiday D. the most excited holiday3. Happiness is what everyone longs for, but too much happiness can spoil people who may not _the happiness they already have. A. appeal to B. care about C. call for D. come to4. I can use a computer, but when it _
3、repairing them I dont know a thing.A. refers to B. comes to C .talks about D. speaks of5. As most of their houses were badly damaged after the earthquake, many people had to be _in a stadium. A. put away B. put up C. put out D .put off6. While we were listening to the speech attentively, a voice _to
4、 announce the result of the election. A. broke in B. broke up C. broke off D. broke down7. Many rich Americans have long _ money to charities, rather than to their children.A. given up B. given off C. given out D. given away8. The school isnt the one I really wanted to go to, but I suppose Ill just
5、have to _ it.A. make the best of B. get away from C. keep an eye on D. catch up with9. You look well. The air and the sea foods in Sanya must _you, I suppose.A. agree with B. agree to C. agree on D. agree about10. How do you like the curtains? _Im afraid they dont _very well with the wallpaper.A. ma
6、tch B. go C. suit D. fit 11_ the end of six months, Karl Marx _ Russian well enough to read books in it. A. By; had learned B. At; had learned C. In; learned D. At; learned12. He was beginning to recover _he had another heart attack.A. while B. as C. since D. when13. It seemed only seconds _ the boy
7、 finished washing his face. A. when B. before C. after D. even if 14. Is it the school _you once studied for two years_ will be rebuilt with the help of the Hope Project ? A. which ; that B. that ; which C. which ; which D. in which ; that15. Turn on the television or open a magazine and you _ adver
8、tisements showing happy families. A .are often seeing B. often see C. will often see D. have often seen 第二部分：完形填空（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）Another persons enthusiasm was what set me moving toward the success I have achieved. That person was my stepmother.I was nine years old when she entered our home in ru
9、ral Virginia. My father 16 me to her with these words: “I would like you to meet the fellow who is_17 for being the worst boy in this county and will probably start throwing rocks at you no _18 than tomorrow morning.”My stepmother walked over to me, _19 my head slightly upward, and looked me right i
10、n the eye. Then she looked at my father and replied, “You are _20 .This is not the worst boy at all, _21 the smartest one who hasnt yet found an outlet（释放的途径）for his enthusiasm.”That statement began a(n) _22 between us. No one had ever called me smart. My family and neighbors had built me up in my _
11、23 as a bad boy. My stepmother changed all that. She changed many things. She _24 my father to go to a dental school, from which he graduated with honors. She moved our family into the county seat, where my fathers career could be more _25 and my brother and I could be better_26 .When I turned fourt
12、een, she bought me a secondhand_27 and told me that she believed that I could become a writer. I knew her ernthusiasm,I_28_it, and I saw how it had already improved our lives. I accepted her _29 and began to write for local newspapers. I was doing the same kind of_30 that great day I went to intervi
13、ew Andrew Carnegie and received the task which became my lifes work later. I wasnt the _31 beneficiary (受益者).My father became the _32 man in town. My brother and stepbrothers became a physician, a dentist, a lawyer, and a college president. What power _33 has! When that power is released to support
14、the certainty of ones purpose and is _34 strengthened by faith, it becomes an irresistible（不可抗拒的）force which poverty and temporary defeat can never _35 .You can communicate that power to anyone who needs it. This is probably the greatest work you can do with your enthusiasm.16. A. rushed B. sent C.
15、carried D. introduced17. A. distinguished B. favored C. mistaken D. rewarded18. A .sooner B. later C .longer D. earlier19. A. dragged B. shook C .raised D. bent20. A. perfect B. right C. wrong D. impolite21. A. but B. so C. and D. or22. A. agreement B. friendship C. gap D. relationship23. A. opinion
16、 B. image C. expectation D. mind24. A. begged B. persuaded C. ordered D. invited25. A. successful B. meaningful C. helpful D. useful26. A. treated B. entertained C educated D. respected27. A. camera B. radio C. bicycle D. typewriter28. A. considered B. suspected C. ignored D. appreciate29. A .belief
17、 B. request C. criticism D. description30. A. teaching B. writing C. studying D reading31. A. next B. same C. only D. real32. A. cleverest B. wealthiest C .strongest D. healthiest33. A. enthusiasm B. sympathy C. fortune D. confidence34. A. deliberately B. happily C. traditionally D.constantly35. A.
18、win B. match C. reach D. doubt第三部分：阅读理解（共15小题；每小题3分，满分45分） ASince the 1970s, scientists have been searching for ways to link the brain with computers. Brain-computer interface (BCI) technology could help people with disabilities send commands to machines.Recently, two researchers. Jose Millan and Mi
19、chele Tavella from the Federal Polytechnic School in Lausanne, Switzerland, demonstrated（展示）a small robotic wheelchair by a persons thoughts.In the laboratory, Tavella operated the wheelchair just by thinking about moving his left or right hand. He could even talk as he watched the vehicle and guide
20、d it with his thoughts. Our brain has billions of nerve cells. These send signals through the spinal cord(脊髓) to the muscles to give us the ability to move. But spinal cord injuries or other conditions can prevent these weak electrical signals from reaching the muscles ,” Tavella says. “Our system a
21、llows disabled people to communicate with external world and also to control devices.”The researchers designed a special cap for the user. This head cover pick up signals from the scalp(头皮)and sends them to a computer. The computer interprets the signals and commands the motorized wheelchair. The wh
22、eelchair also has two cameras that identify objects in its path. They help the computer react to commands from the brain.Prof. Millan, the team leader, says scientists keep improving the computer software that interprets brain signals and turns them into simple commands. “The practical possibilities
23、 that BCI technology offers to disabled people can be grouped in two categories: communication, and controlling devices. One example is this wheelchair.”He says his team has set two goals .One is testing with real patients, so as to prove that this is a technology they can benefit from. And the othe
24、r is to guarantee that they can use the technology over long periods of time. 36BCI is a technology that can .A. help to update computer systems B. link the human brain with computersC. help the disabled to recover D. control a persons thoughts37How did Tavella operate the wheelchair in the laborato
25、ry?A. By controlling his muscles. B .By talking to the machine C. By moving his hand. D. By using his mind.38.The team will test with real patients to _A. make profits from them B. prove the technology useful to themC. make them liver longer D. learn about their physical condition39Which of the foll
26、owing would be the best title for the test?A. Switzerland, the BCI Research Center B. New Findings About How the Human Brain WorksC. BCI Could Mean More Freedom for the DisabledD. Robotic Vehicles Could Help to Cure Brain Injuries B.Food sometimes gets poisoned with harmful things. A person who eats
27、 such food can get an illness called food poisoning. Food poisoning is usually not serious, but some types are deadly. The symptoms of food poisoning usually begin within hours of eating the poisoned food. Fever is one of the most common symptoms. Certain microorganisms(微生物) cause most types of food
28、 poisoning. Bacteria and othermicroorganisms can poison eggs, meat, vegetables, and many other foods. After entering the body, these tiny living things release(释放)poisons that make people sick.Some chemicals can also cause food poisoning. They are often added to food while it is being grown, process
29、es, or prepared. For example, many farmers spray chemicals on crops to kill weeds and insects. Some people may have a bad reaction to those chemicals when they eat the crops.Some plants and animals contain natural poisons that are harmful to people. These include certain kinds of seafood, grains, nu
30、ts, seeds, beans, and mushrooms. When people handle food properly, the risk of food poisoning is very small. Microorganism multiply rapidly in dirty places and in warm temperatures. This means that people should never touch food with dirty hands or put food on unwashed surfaces. Food should be kept
31、in a refrigerator to stop microorganisms from growing. Meat needs to be cooked thoroughly to kill any dangerous microorganisms. People should also wash food covered with chemicals before eating it. Finally, people should not eat wild mushrooms or other foods that grow in the wild. Some of these food
32、s may contain natural materials that are poisonous to humans. In addition, some types of fish can be poisonous.Most people recover from food poisoning after a few days of resting and drinking extra water. If people eat natural poisons, they must go to the hospital right away to have their stomachs e
33、mptied.40.Which of the following statements is NOT true?A. Food when poisoned can make people sick. B. Food poisoning means death.C. Food poisoning comes in varieties. D. Food poisoning can be serious.41.We know from the passage that the symptoms of food poisoning .A. are always accompanied by a fev
34、er B. are too common to be noted C. can be noticed within hours D. can he ignored42.Food poisoning can be caused by all the following EXCEPT _.A. some chemicals B. low temperatures C. some tiny living things D.certain natural materials43. It can be inferred from the passage that_.A. natural material
35、s are safe in food processing B. chemicals are needed in food processingC. food poisoning can be kept under control D. food poisoning is out of control CWhen visiting New York City with your kids, there are many things to do with kids that will entertain their spirits and feed their minds.The Whispe
36、ring GalleryMake your way to the Whispering Gallery. The Whispering Rooms architecture allows for a phenomenon that usually makes people laugh. Once inside the gallery, place one person facing the corner at one end of the room and then place another person facing the corner at the opposite end. Ask
37、one of the participants to whisper a phase or a quick sentence or two and the person on the opposite end will be able to hear every word that was said.E. 42nd St 212-771-5322 The American Museum of Natural HistoryThe American Museum of Natural History was founded in 1869. In addition to its impressi
38、ve exhibits, permanent attractions bring the cool factor home to kids. They can enter the Fossil Halls and see the impressive dinosaur skeleton(骨架). And the Milstein Hall of Ocean Life educates kids about the fragility(脆弱) of the ocean.Central Park West at 79th St 212-769-5606 amnh.orgThe Scholastic
39、 Store Most parents want their children to read, and moreover, to enjoy reading. Scholastic helps to make that wish a reality by publishing interesting, well written stories that are popular with children. With such classics as “Clifford the Big Read Dog,” “The Magic School Bus,” and “Harry Potter,”
40、 the Scholastic Store will delight your children.557 Broadway 212-343-6100 S Ellens Stardust Diner The restaurant is a place where each person in your family can find something to eat. Arugula salads, grilled cheese, burgers and meatloaf are all on this varied menu. A hall of beauty queens, a drive-
41、in theatre and wait staff that sing to you add to this unique dining experience.1650 Broadway, corner of 51st St. 212-956-5151 44.Which of the following websites helps kids learn about animals?A B C. amnh.org D. 45.To develop your kids interest in reading, you can bring them to_.A. the Whispering Ga
42、llery B. the Scholastic StoreC. Ellens Stardust Diner D. the American Museum of Natural History46. It can be learned from the passage that_A. sound travels well in the Whispering Gallery B people can enjoy music in the Scholastic StoreC. Ellens Stardust Diner mainly provides western foodD. the Ameri
43、can Museum of Natural History has a history of 200 years DDear Mrs. Maloney, Im writing to you to express my concern about the poor state of the IT facilities(设施). It has become clear that we have reached a point where, I believe, students are being educationally disadvantaged by the current facilit
44、ies provided in school and I ask that you look at the possibility of improving them.Together with a group of concerned students, I have looked carefully at the situation. Firstly, the machines that we have are very outdated(过时的) now. They are extremely slow when downloading information and the numbe
45、r of machines out of action is increasing by the week.Secondly, the network systems that we use have become increasingly unreliable and many students have taken to doing work at home on their own equipment because it is not possible for them to do it at school. Thirdly, because of the lack of termin
46、als(终端) available in the learning centre, access to the research facilities provided by the Internet is very restricted. Again, students are being forced to use their own equipment. Unfortunately, not all students are lucky enough to have their own machines athome. I have conducted a survey of all s
47、tudents in Years 10 and 11 and 98% of them feel disadvantaged by the lack of facilities. I would be happy to give you copies of the survey if you feel it would help you argue the case for more funding for this with the governors. I know that funding is a problem and that you have little available at
48、 the moment, but I have discussed this with so many students and the general feeling is that they would be more than willing to help with fund-raising. Students also feel that their parents would be willing to help and Im sure that the Parents Association will help, too. It would be useful to discus
49、s these ideas and I would be happy to arrange for a small group of interested students to meet with you. I look forward to hearing your views on this topic. Yours Sincerely,Tracy47.Mrs. Maloney is probably_.A. a saleswoman B. a parent C. head of a school D. a computer teacher48. What does Tracy main
50、ly focus on in Paragraph 6？AThe financial difficulties the school faces. B. Constructive suggestions about fund-raisingC. Parents views on the topic D. The Parents Associations role49. According to Tracy, the students _.A. are angry with the governors B. are willing to meet Mrs Maloney C. arent read
51、y to help with fund-raising D. dont do their work at home50. whats the purpose of the letter?A. To inform B. To educate C. To persuade D. To instruct第二节（共5小题；每题3分，满分15分） Stop eating yourself stupid We all know that poor nutrition can lead to poor health and even weight gain. Now add “lack of intelli
52、gence” to the growing list. A recent study has found that what you eat could very likely play a role in how smart you are. According to the study, rats fed a high-fat diet for ten days showed signs of weakness and even had trouble finding food that was waiting for them. _51_Actually a high-fat diet
53、could weaken our intelligence-but so can a low-calorie diet. The trick appears to lie in finding a nice balance.Here are ways to achieve that happy balance and make you smarter through diet, exercise and improving your brain power. Figure out how many calories you need to maintain your weight. _52_
54、If you need to drop a few pounds, take away the number you get by 400 calories; consume that number of calories each day until you drop the weight. _53_ Aim for healthy foods that include good amounts of protein, fiber, fruits and vegetables, healthy whole grains, healthy fats and plenty of water. W
55、ell! Remember: All work and no play makes Jack dull boy. Read a book. Try a new recipe. Do some puzzles. _54_ Exercise regularly with a positive attitude. Aim for at least 30-minute training sessions a week (but more is better). I like simple exercise such as walking, but anything that raises the he
56、art rate is good. _55_Combine them! Some people like to listen to classical music such as Bach or Mozart, but rock music lovers will be happy to learn that this kind of music can make them smarter as well.A. You may be fond of music, too. B. Your health depends on your exercise plan.C. Aim to get this number of calories each day. D. Dont forget to exercise your mind while doing so.E. You may be wondering what this has to do with us.F. These are all good ways to help increase your intelligence.G. Eat the right foods in addition to get the right number of calories高考资源网w w 高 考 资源 网