1、高考资源网() 您身边的高考专家综合检测(八)(测试时间:120分钟评价分值:135分)第一部分语言知识及应用(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,然后从各题所给的A、B、C和D项中,选出最佳选项。(2012天津卷) A Love Note to My MomWhen I was a little girl,I would often accompany you as you modeled for fashion photographers.It was years later that I finally understood
2、what role modeling 1 in your life.Little did I know you were 2 every penny you earned to go to 3 school.I cannot thank you enough for what you told me one autumn afternoon when I was nine.After finishing my homework.I wandered into the dining room where you were buried 4 piles of law books.I was 5 .
3、Why were you doing what I domemorizing textbooks and studying for 6 ?When you said you were in law school,I was more puzzled.I didnt know Mom 7 be lawyers too.You smiled and said,“In life,you can do anything you want to do.”As young as I was,that statement kept 8 in my ears.I watched as you faced th
4、e 9 of completing your studies,starting companies with Dad,while still being a 10 and a Mom of five kids.I was exhausted just watching you 11 .With your words of wisdom in my 12 mind,I suddenly felt unlimited freedom to dream.My whole world 13 .I set out to live my life filled with 14 .Your words be
5、came my motto.I 15 found myself in the unique position of being either the first woman doctor in Maryland Rotary or one of the few women chief medical reporters in my field.I gained strength every time I said, “Yes,Ill try that.” Thank you for giving me courage and strength to forged ahead(毅然前行)()1.
6、A.foundBplayCkept Dprovided()2.A.saving BmakingCdonating Dreceiving ()3.A.business BfashionClaw Dmedical()4.A.at BtoCupon Dunder()5.A.amused BworriedCpuzzled Ddisappointed()6.A.roles BtestsCpositions Dshows()7.A.must Bought toCneed Dcould()8.A.ringing BblowingCfalling Dbeating()9.A.choices BchancesC
7、challenges Dchanges()10.A.professor BdoctorCreporter Dmodel()11.A.in danger Bin actionCin trouble Din charge()12.A.weak BpowerfulCyouthful Dempty()13.A.came back Bclosed downCwent by Dopened up()14.A.hope BhardshipCharmony Dsadness()15.A.constantly BshortlyChardly Dnearly 第二节语法填空(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分
8、)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号中词语的正确形式填空,并将答案填写在相应位置上。Two major droughts in Brazils Amazon region in the last six years threaten the country. 16. are signs of the serious damage being caused by climate change, according to new research.Scientists 17. Brazil and the UK said that last y
9、ears Amazonian drought was more widespread and damaging than in 2005, 18. at the time was thought to be a “once in a century” event.The Amazon River 19. (fall) to its lowest level in history, with many of its large rivers 20. (complete) drying up in some areas. 21. tens of thousands of people depend
10、ed on the waterways for 22. survival, a state of emergency was declared in 23. number of towns in the region.The report, 24. (publish) in the journal, Science,said that the carbon impact of the 2010 drought may eventually exceed (超过) the 5 billion tons of CO2 released following the 2005 event. This
11、compares to the 5.4 billion tons of CO2 emitted into the atmosphere through fossil fuel use in the United States in 2009.Tropical rainforests such as the Amazon act 25. a natural buffer to manmade emissions by absorbing huge amounts of carbon each year. However, they become major emitters of CO2 dur
12、ing drought years.第二部分阅读(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。ASAN FRANCISCOLost in the nationwide electoral tumult(骚动) Tuesday was another important vote, this one by the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, which took on one of the great tasting issues of our day:the Ha
13、ppy Meal.The board, whose political leanings(倾向) can sometimes fall somewhere between Democrat and Dadaist, passed a ban. It says restaurants shouldnt give away toys unless the meals they provide meet certain healthy nutritional standards for calories,sodium and fat.The bill was passed 8 to 3.It was
14、 sponsored by Supervisor Eric Mar,who had said how he had been horrified by his daughters collection of giveaway toys.He regarded the bill as a way to strike a blow against fatty,salty fast food.Mr.Mar said he hoped the act would inspire fastfood companies to “provide better choices”McDonalds called
15、 the bill misguided. “Its not what our customers want,” said Danya Proud, a spokeswoman for the company. “Nor is it something they asked for.” Nor did the ban please Mayor Gavin Newsom, who was elected the states vice governor on Tuesday. He said he would veto(否决) the bill,though the eight “yes” vot
16、es put him under a lot of pressure. “The mayor firmly believes this is a wrong approach to fighting childhood obesity,” said Tony Winnicker, a spokesman for the mayor.But the board said its decision was backed by some unhappy facts,including a recent finding that nearly 30 percent of city fifth grad
17、ers were overweight.San Francisco is not the first place to ban such toys;Santa Clara County,to the south, did so in April.Under the bill,any meals will have to have fewer than 600 calories, fewer than 640 milligrams(毫克) of sodium and less than 35 percent of calories of fat (with the exception of so
18、me healthy items,like nuts)Restaurants can either match those standards or offer no toy to customers.()26.What is the main idea of the passage?AA bill to ban restaurant toy giveaways has been passed.BHow to fight childhood obesity.CWhy toy giveaways have been banned.DHow to prepare a healthy diet fo
19、r children.()27.According to the passage,the San Francisco Board of Supervisors_.Afirmly supports the DemocratsBis under the leadership of Eric MarCis an organization that fights childhood obesityDdrew up the bill in response to some facts()28.From the passage, we can learn that the bill_.Awill be c
20、arried out throughout the countryBaims to stop restaurants from giving away toysCwas passed by eight “yes” votes to three “no” votesDwill encourage restaurants to provide good service()29.What can we learn from the passage?AThe bill was passed to meet customers demands.BSan Francisco is the first pl
21、ace to ban restaurant toys.CMost restaurants are not in favor of the bill.DThe bill is not applied to some healthy food.()30.What is the mayors attitude towards the bill?ANegative.BSupportive.CUnconcerned. DOptimistic.BClimate change has been taking place for a long time. However, in the past, the c
22、hanges were so minuscule that we did not notice them. Now these changes are taking place quickly and the effects are being felt all over the world. While some people still do not believe in climate change, it is a reality that we have to face. The changes in the weather patterns all over the world a
23、re having a bad effect not just on the animals and plants, but also on humans.Human activity is responsible for the climate change that the earth is facing today. Increased emissions(排放物) of greenhouse gases are causing more damage to the earths climate. Unfortunately, climate change is irreversible
24、(不可逆的). Apart from human activities, there are also some natural causes of climate change.Solar change is one reason for climate change. The sun is a major source of energy and is an important part of our climate. However, due to solar change, global warming has started.The way the earth goes around
25、 the sun plays an important role as to how sunlight is distributed over the surface of the earth. It is due to this revolution that the earth faces changes in its climate each year. As volcanoes erupt and pour out lava, they also release small amounts of matter into the atmosphere, which have an eff
26、ect on the climate of the region.All in all, though these natural processes cause natural changes in the earths climate, the biggest influence on the earths climate is human activity. Industrialization, deforestation, the burning of fossil fuels, and the increase in the use of automobiles are respon
27、sible for the severe and irreversible changes in the climate.The climate of our planet is changing rapidly. We may not be able to stop the changes, but we can be smart about them.()31.According to the first paragraph, we can learn that _.Anot everyone agrees with the fact that the climate is changin
28、gBgreenhouse gases are responsible for climate changeCclimate change affects animals and plants much more than humansDits bad for people to feel the rapid change in climate()32.The underlined word “minuscule” in the first paragraph probably means _.Abig BsmallCserious Ddangerous()33.According to the
29、 author, global warming began with _.Aclimate change Bvolcanic eruptionsChuman activity Dsolar change()34.Which of the following is NOT a reason for the climate change according to the passage?AThings released by volcanoes.BThe way the earth goes around the sun.CIncreased waste from families.DIncrea
30、sed use of cars()35.The passage mainly talks about_.Aglobal warmingBsolar changeCsome reasons for climate changeDnatural processes that cause natural changesC“All American literature comes from one book called The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,” Hemingway declared.At the start of the story, Huck go
31、es on a journey to escape from his rough family life. With nowhere to go, he hides on Jacksons Island, where he meets Jim, a runaway slave. At first, Huck is uncertain about Jim because of his ethnic background and what it stands for at the time. Despite their differences, the two decide to team up
32、and float their way to the United States. Huck continues to battle with the idea that he is breaking the law by hiding a black slave. Regardless of Hucks feelings, towards the end of the book there is an unspoken change in Huck and Jim. During the journey, they let their friendship grow. In conclusi
33、on, as Huck and Jim go on a sad, but exciting journey together they are bonded as one because they overcome the difficulties and burdens that society has placed on them. By ignoring their differences they can get to know the true person within and form a friendship. Through the book, the two demonst
34、rate that people of different ethnic backgrounds should be treated equally.This story highlights not only human nature and our habits, but also the ability to conform(顺从). The story also stresses how being unique is sometimes difficult to be accepted, even when it is for the improvement of society.R
35、eal life examples of this are Segregation Laws, slavery, varying rights between men and women, the conflict between the Germans and the Jews, and also between the Christians and people of other religions. This has been a dilemma throughout the ages. There is no doubt that by overcoming ethnic divers
36、ity and pressure from humanity, both Huck and Jim change a lot through the course of the book: from disliking each other to being friends. The next time you start to judge someone based on their appearance, their attitude or whatever it may be, remember Huck and Jim, and maybe youll let their story
37、influence yours.()36.Which of the following can be learned from the passage?AHemingway didnt think highly of the book.BHuck helps to hide Jim without hesitation at first.CHuck has a happy life before the journey.DHuck and Jim get to know each other during the journey.()37.The followings are all reas
38、ons that Huck and Jim can become good friends, EXCEPT that _.Athey have their own ways of livingBthey experience an exciting journey togetherCthey overcome lots of difficulties togetherDthey neglect the ethnic differences between them()38.The underlined word “highlights” in the fifth paragraph can b
39、e replaced by “_”Acares BjudgesCemphasises Dexplains()39.The author lists Segregation Laws and slavery in order to show that _.Athey promote the progress of societyBconflicts in the world will never be endedCthe problems of ethnic diversity exist in many parts of the worldDthe problems of ethnic div
40、ersity should be removed()40.Whats the main purpose of the author?ATo criticize the novel, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.BTo analyse human nature and our strange habits.CTo encourage us to develop true friendship with others.DTo tell us not to judge someone by his ethnic background.DThere were
41、smiling children all the way.Clearly they knew at what time the train passed their homes and they made it their business to stand along the railway,wave to complete strangers and cheer them up as they rushed towards Penage.Often whole families stood outside their homes and waved and smiled as if tho
42、se on the trains were their favorite relatives.This is the simple village people of Malaysia.I was moved.I had always traveled to Malaysia by plane or car,so this was the first time I was on a train.I did not particularly relish the long train journey and had brought along a dozen magazines to read
43、and reread.I looked about the train.There was not one familiar face.I sighed and sat down to read my Economics.It was not long before the train was across the Causeway and in Malaysia.Johore Baru was just another city like Singapore,so I was tired of looking at the crowds of people as they hurried p
44、ast.As we went beyond the city,I watched the straight rows of rubber trees and miles and miles of green.Then the first village came into sight.Immediately I came alive,I decided to wave back.From then on my journey became interesting.I threw my magazine into the waste basket and decided to join in M
45、alaysian life.Then everything came alive.The mountains seemed to speak to me.Even the trees were smiling.I stared at everything as if I was looking at it for the first time.The day passed fast and I even forgot to have my lunch until I felt hungry.I looked at my watch and was surprised that it was 3
46、:00 pm.Soon the train pulled up at Butterworth.I looked at the people all around me.They all looked beautiful.When my uncle arrive with a smile,I threw my arms around him to give him a warm hug (拥抱)I had never done this before.He seemed surprised and then his weatherbeaten face warmed up with a huge
47、 smile.We walked arm in arm to his car.I looked forward to the return journey.()41.The author expected the train trip to be_.AadventurousBpleasantCexciting Ddull()42.What did the author remember most fondly of her train trip?AThe friendly countrypeople.BThe mountains along the way.CThe crowds of peo
48、ple in the streets.DThe simple lunch served on the train.()43.Which of the following words can best take the place of the word “relish” in the second paragraph?Achoose BenjoyCprepare for Dcarry on()44.Where was the writer going?AJohore Baru. BThe Causeway.CButterworth. DSingapore.()45.What can we le
49、arn from the story?AComfort in traveling by train.BPleasure of living in the country.CReading gives people delight.DSmiles brighten people up.第二节信息匹配(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)下面是一篇应用文及其应用场合的信息,请阅读下列应用文和相关信息,并按照要求匹配信息。首先,请阅读下列应用文:ALonely Planet EnglandSurfing in Newquay and rambling the Dales,exploring medie
50、val castles and cuttingedge museums,cityhopping and shopping from London to LeedsEngland has always been more than countrycottage cute.Get beyond the stereotypes and connect with the real England with this insightful new guide.BEinsteins DreamsThis beguiling first novela 16week PW bestsellerenvision
51、s a series of fables about the nature of time that Einstein might have dreamt while putting the final touches on his theory of relativity.CCinderella:A ReadAloud StorybookCinderella is a childrens classic romantic story that is timeless.The story has been adapted for various movies.I read the story
52、decades ago when I was a kid.It was only recently when I was looking for a present for my five years old daughter that I bought the book and went through it again with her.We also saw the excellent video that complemented the beautiful story in the book.DThe Adventures of Huckleberry FinnOf all the
53、contenders for the title of The Great American Novel,none has a better claim than The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.More than a century after its publication it remains a major work that can be enjoyed at many levels:as an incomparable adventure story and as a classic of American humor.EThe Scarlet
54、 LetterIt is a great book which will have you guessing,or should I say wondering all the time.It is somewhat hard to read and completely understand.Published in 1850,there are words and sentence usage we arent familiar with (having CliffsNotes helped a lot),but the plot and points Hawthorne made wer
55、e wonderfulFThe New Best RecipeThis is probably the best cookbook we own (and we own a lot of them)If you have ever read Cooks Illustrated magazine,you will know what to expect.The recipes have been developed painstakingly by the editors through experimentation (and they explain the process they use
56、)It is comprehensive it has every classic recipe I can think of and quite a few I wouldnt have.The ingredients are typically attainable in normal supermarkets and the techniques are explained along with the recipes,so you dont have to go searching.阅读下面待选读者的信息,然后匹配他/她拟选的书:()46.Daniel is a brave boy w
57、ho likes funny books,but he likes science fictions most.He wants to be a scientist when he grows up.()47.Sally is a shy and sensitive girl.She is fond of reading romantic books very much.()48.Sam is going to pay a visit to England.He wants to know some of the places of great interest in England in a
58、dvance.()49.Susan is majoring in English literature.She would like to know the difference between English today and the language used by writers about 150 years ago.()50.John is an English teacher.He devotes himself to teaching.In spare time,he loves cooking delicious food for his family and friends
59、.第三部分写作(共两节,满分40分)第一节基础写作(共1小题,满分15分)上周,国内某网站推出“高考结束后你打算做什么?”的调查,共有约5万名考生积极参与了调查,以下是调查数据:类型比例原因休闲型:旅游运动33%舒缓压力,放松心情充电型:丰富知识32%备战大学生活技能型:学习技能(如驾照)20%提高生活技能实践型:假期打工15%丰富社会阅历写作内容:根据以上数据写一篇短文,包括以下内容:1调查时间、调查问题以及调查对象;2调查的结果及考生选择的原因;3你的选择及理由。写作要求:只能使用5个句子表达全部内容。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
60、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。All the housewives who went to the new supermarket had one great ambition:to be the lucky customer who did not have to pay for her shopping.For this was what the notice just inside the entrance promised.It said,“Remember,once a week,one of our customers gets free goods
61、.This may be your lucky day!”For several weeks Mrs.Edwards hopes,like many of her friends,to be the lucky customer.Unlike her friends,she never gave up hope.The cupboards in her kitchen were full of things which she did not need.In vain her husband tried to dissuade(劝阻)her,She dreamed of the day whe
62、n the manager of the supermarket would approach her and say,“Madam,this is your lucky day.Everything in your basket is free.”One Friday morning,after she had finished her shopping and had taken it to her car,she found that she had forgotten to buy any tea.She dashed back to the supermarket,got the t
63、ea and went towards the cashdesk.As she did so,she saw the manager of the supermarket approach her.“Madam”,he said,holding out his hand, “I want to congratulate you!You are our lucky customer and everything you have in your basket is free!”写作内容:1以约30词概括短文的要点;2以约120词写一篇记叙文,描写你或你的朋友/家人的一次购买商家促销产品的经历,并
64、包括以下要求:(1)叙述你或你的朋友/家人的一次购买商家促销产品的真实或虚构的经历;(2)简要说明你自己或你的朋友/家人对这次活动的感受和对商家促销活动的看法。写作要求:1作文中可使用自己亲身经历的实例或其他论述方法支持你的论点,也可以参照阅读材料的内容,但不得直接引用或抄袭原文(阅读材料)中的句子;2作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称;3标题自定。评分标准:概括准确,语言规范,内容合适,篇章连贯。_参考答案第一部分第一节1解析:play a role in是固定搭配。答案:B2解析:save every penny: 节约每个铜板。答案:A3解析:从下文的piles of law books、
65、lawyers得知答案。答案:C4解析:妈妈埋头在书里,指妈妈埋头书本,刻苦学习, 准备考试。答案:D5解析:从下文的I was more puzzled得知这里填入puzzled。答案:C6解析:参看第4题解析。答案:B7解析:我没想到妈妈们也能成为律师。答案:D8解析:妈妈的话在我的耳边 “回响”。答案:A9解析:我看妈妈面对 “挑战”:学法律、和父亲开公司、同时作为母亲还是5个孩子学习的典范。答案:C10解析:参看第9题解析。答案:D11解析:in action “付诸行动”。答案:B12解析:我“年轻的”心记住你充满智慧的话。答案:C13解析:整个世界向我打开了。答案:D14解析:我开
66、始我充满希望的人生。答案:A15解析:我 “不断地”发现自己有新的成就:成为Maryland Rotary的第一位女医生、或者成为一名为数不多的医药记者。答案:A第二节16解析:考查代词。指代前面提到的Two major droughts。答案:They17解析:考查介词。表从哪里来的用from。答案:from18解析:考查定语从句。which在此引导非限制性定语从句。答案:which19解析:考查谓语。这里讲述过去发生的事,用一般过去时。答案:fell20解析:考查词性转换。修饰动词,用副词形式。答案:completely21解析:考查连词。引导原因状语从句。答案:Because22解析:考
67、查代词。指代前面的people。答案:their23解析:考查冠词。a number of “大量的”。答案:a24解析:考查非谓语动词。过去分词表被动,修饰report。答案:published25解析:考查介词。固定搭配,act as. 表示“起到作用”。答案:as第二部分第一节26解析:主旨大意题。本文主要介绍了旧金山监察委员会通过的一项禁令以及它所引起的反应,故选A。答案:A27解析: 细节理解题。根据第五段的“But the board said its decision was backed by some unhappy facts,including a recent find
68、ing that nearly 30 percent of city fifth graders were overweight”可知答案。答案:D28解析: 细节理解题。根据第三段的“The bill was passed 8 to 3”可知这项法令被通过,其比例是83。答案:C29解析: 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段的“with the exception of some healthy items,like nuts”可知答案。答案:D30解析: 细节理解题。根据第四段的“Nor did the ban please Mayor Gavin Newsom, who was elected
69、the states vice governor on Tuesday. He said he would veto the bill,though the eight yes votes put him under a lot of pressure” 可知答案。答案:A31解析:细节理解题。根据第一段“While some people still do not believe in climate change, it is a reality that we have to face”可知答案。答案:A32解析: 猜测词义题。根据后句“that we did not notice th
70、em”可知,我们没有注意到变化,由此可推断其变化很小。答案:B33解析: 细节理解题。根据第三段“However, due to solar change, global warming has started”可知答案。答案:D34解析:推理判断题。根据第四段最后一句“As volcanoes erupt and pour out lava, they also release small amounts of matter into the atmosphere, which have an effect on the climate of the region”可知A项是正确的;根据第四
71、段第一句“The way the earth goes around the sun plays an important role as to how sunlight is distributed over the surface of the earth” 可知B项是正确的;根据倒数第二段最后一句“and the increase in the use of automobiles are responsible for the severe and irreversible changes in the climate”可知D项正确。故选C。答案:C35解析: 主旨大意题。文章第一段提
72、到全球气候的变化。第二至五段分别阐述其原因。答案:C36解析:细节理解题。根据第四段“By ignoring their differences they can get to know the true person within and form a friendship”可知答案。答案:D37解析: 细节理解题。根据第四段“In conclusion, as Huck and Jim go on a sad, but exciting journey together they are bonded as one because they overcome the difficultie
73、s and burdens that society has placed on them. By ignoring their differences they can get to know the true person within and form a friendship”可知答案。答案:A38解析:猜测词义题。根据第五段第二句中的also可判断,第五段的第一句和第二句是并列关系,根据第二句中的stress一词可知答案。答案:C39解析: 主旨大意题。根据第六段列举的这些例子,可知作者的意图是说种族多样性引发的问题在世界上很多地方都存在。答案:C40解析: 细节理解题。作者在最后一
74、段表达了他的写作目的,即告诉我们不要有种族歧视。答案:D41解析:作者预计旅途无趣, 事先准备几本杂志,以便在火车上打发时间。答案:D42解析:从文中得知,村民们(甚至全家人)会站在路边或自家门前,向陌生的游客们挥手致意,由此可以推知答案。答案:A43解析:从上下文可以看出:我特别不喜欢坐火车,所以我拿出好多书来读了又读,消磨时间。答案:B44解析:从Soon the train pulled up at Butterworth及后面内容可知, 作者在Butterworth下车,下车后跟接他的叔叔拥抱,pull up 是固定词组,意思是“停止”。由此得知答案。答案:C45解析:从作者前后的心情
75、可知答案。答案:D第二节4650BCAEF第三部分第一节范文赏读Last week, a survey carried out by a website among about 50,000 examinees showed what students are planning to do after their college entrance examination. Almost a third of the students choose to travel and do sports to refresh themselves and relax, while nearly the
76、same percentage of students prefer to enrich their knowledge to prepare for college life.20% of the students plan to master certain skills, such as driving, thereby improving their life skills. Another 15% of the students will find a job during the summer holidays to gain social experience. As for m
77、yself, I think that getting a driving license during the holidays will really benefit my future life.第二节范文赏读What a discount The text is mainly about one of MrsEdwards experiences of getting involved in the sale pushing activity of a new supermarketInstead of getting a lot of things for free as she h
78、ad expected,she got only a small item for free unexpectedlyWords like “discount” never fail to appeal to people,especially women though they might not need what is being promoted.Several days before Christmas,my mom went shopping with no clear idea of what she needed to buy.However,when told that co
79、upons worth ¥50 for each hundred you paid were offered,my mom decided to buy a pair of pants whose price tag said ¥780.With the ¥350 coupons,my mom got some other things and got back home,very pleased.A few days later,however,my mom angrily told me that she was cheated for that pair of pants which was sold for only ¥280 now.What a discount!When discount turns out to be overcharging,how depressed the customers might be! So next time,be careful when confronted with such seemingly attractive“traps”- 18 - 版权所有高考资源网