1、2012高考模拟试卷 英语卷第I卷（共80分）第一部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节：单项填空（共20小题；每小题0.5分，满分10分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该选项标号涂黑。1. _ 6 world powers have accepted _ Iranian offer for talks on its disputed nuclear program. “原创”A. The; a B. 不填; an C. The; an D. 不填; an 2. A woman marries a man expecting him to ch
2、ange, but he doesnt. A man marries a woman expecting her not to change, but she _ . “原创”A. does B. will C. has D. is3. To his relief, the companys exports have been increasing _ . “原创” A. suddenly B. steadily C. automatically D. really4. At least 14 youths have been killed in the capital Baghdad in
3、the past 3 weeks in _ appears to be a campaign by Shia militants. “原创”A. what B. that C. it D. which5. Research shows that humans _ from selfish to unselfish behavior when they are watched. “原创”A. tell B. switch C. range D. distinguish6.Singe women usually stay away from marriage by their own choice
4、, _ single men are mostly victims of circumstances. “原创”A. for B. while C. and D. but 7.The first quarrel between a young couple is the beginning of a new stage, _ poetic love is transformed into practical life. “原创” A. where B. after C. ever since D. in which8. At first, I tried to ignore the “dres
5、s-down”rule by simply _ in my suit as usual.A. dressing up B. showing off C. turning up D. ending up “原创”9.-Did the door keeper let you in? -No, _ I tried to tell him that I was your aunt, he just wouldnt listen to me.A. No matter B. Even if C. However D. Whatever10. _ doing more exercise to lose we
6、ight, many teenagers would rather be a couch potato.A. Instead of B. As a result of C. In spite of D. Regardless of11.-These grapes look really beautiful. -They _ ! See the price, $ 3.99 a pound. Too expensive, arent they?A. would B. could C. might D. should12. No one in the office, I dare say, will
7、 agree to the choice you _ at the conference.A. faced B. gave C. made D. had13._ from endless homework on weekends, the students now find their own activities, such as taking a ride together to watch the sunrise.A. Freed B. Freeing C. To free D. Having freed14.-You ran into Mr. Johnson! How did that
8、 happen? -Well, _ of us was looking where we were going. We came around the corner at the same time.A. neither B. either C. both D. none15. -Do you like the Chinese food served in American restaurants? -Its not bad, but I prefer _ .A. Chinese food really B. Chinese real foodC. food Chinese real D. r
9、eal Chinese food16. -Could you help me decide which one to choose?-Oh, _ .A. thats a good idea B. maybe I cant do itC. maybe it would be better to be up to you D. go ahead, please. 17. Look at the pride on Toms face. He _ to have been praised by the manager just now.A. seemed B. seems C. had seemed
10、D. is seeming18. Its a custom in China to have some tea or other drinks before the meal _ .A. serves B. served C. is served D. to be served19. When you phoned me, I was having a meeting; otherwise I _ your call.A. answered B. would answer C. had answered D. would have answered20. -Shes really pretty
11、, isnt she? Her skin looks so baby smooth! -Well, its just that she puts lots of make-up on her face. _ .A. Sometimes I wish I could be as beautifulB. Actually, natural beauty comes from insideC. I can believe she is still so pretty after giving birth to a baby!D. Fortunately, she has a good income.
12、“根据导航38改编”第二节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从21 40各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该选项标号涂黑。My son starts school today. Its going to be 21 and new to him for a while. And I wish you would sort of treat him 22 .You see, 23 , hes been king of his own room. Hes been 24 of the back yard. I have
13、always been around to 25 his wounds, and to comfort his feelings.But now-things are going to be 26 .This morning, he is going to walk down the front steps, wave his hand and start on his great 27 that will probably include wars and tragedy and sorrow. To live his life in the world he has to live in
14、28 faith and love and courage.29 , World, I 30 you would sort of take him by his young hand and teach him that things he will have to know. Teach him - but gently, if you can. Teach him that for every scoundrel there is a hero; that for every dishonest politician, there is a 31 leader; that for ever
15、y enemy there is a friend. Teach him the wonders of 32 . Give him quiet time to 33 the mystery of birds in the sky, bees in the sun, and flowers on the green hills. Teach him it is far more honorable to fail than to 34 . Teach him to 35 his own ideas, 36 everyone else tells him they are wrong. Teach
16、 him to sell his strength and brains to the highest bidder, but never to put a price on his 37 . Teach him to close his ears to a howling mob(暴徒). and to stand and 38 if he thinks hes right. Teach him gently, World, but dont 39 him, because only the 40 of fire makes fine steel.This is a big order, W
17、orld, but see what you can do. He is such a nice little fellow.21. A. interesting B. frightening C. exciting D. strange22. A. carefully B. gently C. strictly D. slowly23. A. in the past B. from now on C. up to now D. now and then24. A. boss B. child C. pupil D. caretaker.25. A. protect B. repair C.
18、treat D. find.26. A. tough B. different C. difficult D. upset.27. A. march B. study C. adventure D. research28. A. has to learn B. is full of C. means D. will require 29. A. So B. However C. And D. Or30. A. wish B. request C. order D. hope31. A. determined B. satisfying C. hardworking D. devoted32.
19、A. books B. school C. world D. friendship33. A. deal with B. talk about C. think over D. absorb in34. A. succeed B. defeat C. cheat D. compete35. A.come up with B. put forward C.be proud of D. have faith in36. A. as if B. even if C. in spite of D. the moment37. A. heart and soul B. bad behaviour C.
20、expensive shoes D. high grades38. A. argue B. express C. help D. fight39. A. praise B. spoil C. criticize D. push40. A. heat B. burn C. test D. exercise “原创”第二部分：阅读理解（第一节20小题，第二节5小题；每小题2分，满分50分）第一节：阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该选项标号涂黑。AI was feeling a little blue because my mother had b
21、een laid off from her job and she had lots of bills to pay. It left me wondering what was going to happen to us now. But it reassured me some when my mother told me she was relieved to be leaving since her boss wasnt the nicest person to be around.I got off the college shuttle bus and started walkin
22、g. Thats when I heard piano music and singing rising above the noise of the people and the traffic. I walked a little slower so I could find out to where it was coming from. Through the crowd I saw a young lady sitting at a piano with a carriage next to her.She was singing songs about love, keeping
23、on trying, and not underestimating the power within yourself. The way she was singing comforted me a bit. I stood there watching her play for about fifteen minutes, thinking that it must take courage to perform on your own in the middle of a crowded New York ferry terminal.So I stood there listening
24、.She must have felt my presence because she would occasionally look in my direction. By now I was telling myself that if she could perform in front of hundreds of people she didnt know then I could at least tell her how good she sounded. I walked over and put some money in her carriage and she said,
25、 Thank you. Instead of continuing my way home, I said to her, I have been going through a rough time lately, but youve made me hopeful again.Im happy that I could help, she replied. Why are you so sad?Well, my mum told me she had got fired from her job, and that made me sad. Im not so sure what to d
26、o .You see, heres the problem, she explained. The way you were walking, your head was down. Dont look defeated, because opportunity comes in different ways and if your head is down you might never see it. You should smile more . lift your head up.I smiled faintly, amazed by how she was encouraging m
27、e. So, I asked her, Why are you playing the piano in the middle of a crowded place? Ive seen you do this more then once.She explained to me that she sees a lot of negative people in the world and she tries to alleviate the pain and bring more positivity by sharing motivational music. She told me tha
28、t when she wasnt making music she studied psychology. So, that was how she knew some of the things she was telling me.I smiled a little wider because I knew that she was doing a good thing. So, after that we parted, my heart touched and lightened by a musical soul!41. The writers felt sad because _
29、. A. her mother was injured while at work and a lot of money was needed B. her mother resigned because she disliked her bossC. her mother made a serious mistake and had to pay for itD. her mother lost her job and had difficulty paying for her bills42. We can learn from Paragraph 3 that the young lad
30、y sang to _ .A. show her love for life B. rid herself of low spirits C. earn money for her schooling D. inspire others to live positively43. What did the singer recommend to avoid negative mood?A. smiling and raising your head B. looking for opportunitiesC. underestimating the power within yourself
31、D. playing music in public 44. Which word may best describe the young lady?A. helpful B. outgong C. ambitious D. humorous45. Which do you think is the best title of the passage?A. A Unforgettable Experience B. A Heart Touched By A Musical SoulC. Music Can Do Wonders D. A Good Deed Helped Me Out“原创”B
32、Nicknames for Los AngelesA nickname is a shortened form of a persons name. A nickname can also be a descriptive name for a person, place or thing. Many American cities have nicknames. These can help establish an identity, spread pride among citizens and build unity. Nicknames can also be funny.Los A
33、ngeles, California is the second largest city in population, after New York City. Los Angeles has several nicknames. One is simply the citys initials, L.A. It is also called the City of Angels because Los Angeles means “the angels” in Spanish.Los Angeles often has warm, sunny weather. So another nic
34、kname is City of Flowers and Sunshine. New York is called The Big Apple. So Los Angeles is sometimes called The Big Orange because of the fruit that grows in that citys warm climate.The American motion picture and television industries are based in Los Angeles. So it is not surprising that it is cal
35、led The Entertainment Capital of the World. Many films are made in the area of Los Angeles called Hollywood. Millions of people visit the area. No trip to Los Angeles is complete without seeing the word Hollywood spelled out in huge letters on a hillside.Many movie stars live in Los Angeles. The cit
36、y is sometimes called Tinseltown. This nickname comes from the shiny, bright and often unreal nature of Hollywood and the movie industry. Another nickname for Los Angeles is La-La Land, using the first letters of Los and Angeles. This means a place that is fun and not serious, and maybe even out of
37、touch with reality. The city of Los Angeles is part of Los Angeles County. There are many smaller cities in the county. Beverly Hills, with its rich people, is one of them. So is Pasadena, with its Rose Parade each New Years Day. So are the coastal cities of Santa Monica and Malibu, where people lik
38、e to ride surfboards on the Pacific Ocean waves. A good place for watching unusual-looking people is Venice, an area on the west side of Los Angeles. A system of waterways designed after the Italian city of Venice has been built there. Many people love Los Angeles for its warm sunny weather, beautif
39、ul mountains and beaches, and movie stars. That includes Randy Newman, who sings about his hometown.46. A nickname of a place can have the following functions except _ .A. building up identity B. entertainment C. bringing pride to the locals D. uniting surrounding cities47. The underlined sentence c
40、an best be replaced by _ .A. Your trip to Los Angeles is not perfect if you miss the big letters Hollywood on a hillsideB. Not seeing the word Hollywood on a hillside means you havent been to Los Angeles.C. If you visit Los Angeles you should first pay a visit to Hollywood s on a hillside.D. Seeing
41、the big letters Hollywood on a hillside means youve been really to Los Angeles.48. How many nicknames have been given to Los AngelesA. 4 B. 5 C. 6 D.749. Which of the following is conveyed in this article?A. Los Angeles is most famous for its nicknames B. Hollywood alone adds fame to Los Angeles C.
42、All the nicknames increase the charm of Los Angeles D. Los Angeles was built after the Italian city of Venice “原创”CYou know eating fruit and vegetables is virtuous. But did you know it can also make you look good?People who increased their intake over just six weeks developed a healthy glow and appe
43、ared more attractive, researchers found.Scientists at St Andrews University found eating them subtly increased yellow and red pigments in the volunteers skin.They monitored the food intake of 35 people and took pictures of their faces, arms and hands using a sensitive camera at the start, and after
44、three and six weeks.Increasing their intake of greens by 2.9 portions a day was found to make the person look more healthy and an extra 3.3 portions could enhance their attractiveness, when their photographs were rated by others.Fruit and vegetables are rich in carotenoids, which are known to protec
45、t against cell damage from pollution and UV rays, and can also prevent age-related diseases including heart disease and cancer.But while it was known eating extreme amounts of certain vegetables such as carrots could turn skin orange, it was not known a small increase was perceptible to others - and
46、 was seen as appealing.A camera measured changes to the skins redness, yellowness and lightness, and found it significantly changed in people who naturally increased their intake. These changes were not evident at three weeks.Using light sensors, the researchers showed these red and yellow hues were
47、 linked with the levels of carotenoids in their skin.There are hundreds of carotenoids but those thought to have the most dramatic effect are lycopene - which gives tomatoes and red peppers their red colour - and beta-carotene found in carrots as well as broccoli, squash, and spinach.Skin colour is
48、also affected by chemicals called polyphenols, found in apples, blueberries and cherries, which cause blood rush to the skin surface.50. According to the study, eating fruit and vegetables makes your skin more attractive for the reason that _ .A. fresh fruits and vegetables contain lots of vitamins
49、and minerals B. yellow and red pigments are increased in the volunteers skin C. nutrition in fruit and vegetables is easily absorbedD. fresh fruit and vegetables are rich in nutrition beneficial to shin51.From Paragraph 4, we learn that pictures were taken _ .A. three times using a special camera ev
50、ery three weeks B. twice using a sensitive camera every six weeksC. by 35 people when they ate fruit and vegetables D. by 35 people while being monitored to compare the changes52. The word “appealing” (Paragraph 7) can best be replaced by _ .A. frightening B. harmful C. dangerous D. attractive53. Th
51、e red and yellow colourss were related to _ in their skin.A. the contents of intake B. the levels of carrots C. the time of eating fruit and vegetables D. the amount of carotenoids54. Among hundreds of carotenoids, which are most effective?A. tomatoes and red peppers B. squash, and spinach C. lycope
52、ne and beta-carotene D. heir red colour and beta-carotene55. The purpose of the article is to _ .A. tell people a new discovery B. advise people to eat more fruit and vegetablesC. introduce a way to protect skin D. list the functions of carotenoids to skin“原创”DBedford Castle: The Home Of Bedfordshir
53、e RoyaltyBedfordshire had its fair share of royal visits from the early stages of the 10th Century onwards and the importance that the county placed on this is evident in the monuments, country houses, churches and any number of other structures that are still present there to this day. Bedford Cast
54、le is one of those structures and, although it is nowhere near its former glory today, it is an essential attraction to visit if you really want to grasp what its heritage means to the county!Bedford Castle was built initially as a fortress to help protect Bedfordshire on the south of the River Ouse
55、 after the people in the local towns and villages had already been subdued. It was erected in 919 on the orders of King Edward the Elder, although it was destroyed by a Danish invasion years later. This was when it was rebuilt as the castle, of which the ruins exist today!There is a long history beh
56、ind the castle that involves several kings as a result of the Duke of Bedford being an ardent royalist. Bedford Castle repeatedly offered the kings of England refuge against various storms in the form of onslaughts from abroad and various domestic threats against them, and this is where much of its
57、fame lies, even though the castle itself is no longer there. There are various tours of the ruins that you can take when you visit though and all of the guides are extremely knowledgeable. They will happily tell you tales of the mound and the castle that preceded it.The mound is open to the public a
58、ll year round and is a proud part of the areas heritage. It is recommended by the majority of people that visit Bedfordshire because it tells you much about why the county is currently how it is. You can view the river from the mound and the surrounding settlements as well as the remains of the cast
59、le, and every moment spent there is worth it so enjoy the history and the very nature of the county itself! 56. What do we know from the first paragraph?A. The royals pay regular visits to Bedfordshire B. Bedfordshire had it fair share of royal visit C. Most of the ancient buildings are in use today
60、 D. Bedford Castle represents the history of the county57. The underlined word “initially” in Paragraph 2 probably means _ .A. first of all B. at the beginning C. for one particular purpose D. for a short time58. The kings of England came to Bedford Castle _ .A. to seek temporary protection B. to vi
61、sit the Duke of Bedford C. to enjoy the beauty of nature D. to escape from the bad weather59.Why are visitors recommended to visit Bedfordshire？AIt is the major heritage in that region B. It reflects the history of Bedfordshire C. The ancient castle is well worth visiting D. The castle is still in g
62、ood condition60.The purpose of writing the text is _ .A. to introduce Bedford Castle B. to tell the history of BedfordshireC. to attract tourists to Bedfordshire D. to show where the kings used to go “根据步步高练习改编”第二节：根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有一项为多余选项。As with everything in life, there is a right
63、 way to sleep in a manner that is productive in dream recall. Relaxation and good sleeping habits are necessary. There is sleep debt that occurs when you regularly do not get enough sleep. If so, youll sleep too deep to remember your dreams, so follow regular habits. Before you leap into bed, review
64、 these steps: _61_ This can be done with nothing more than peace and quiet. If you choose, use your favorite relaxation tapes, or just some peaceful music. _62_ As you start to sleep, pay attention to the main theme. This will give you a clue as to what your dream may end up being based on. Also, by
65、 keeping your mind on what you what to dream about is a good way to dream about one particular issue.Give yourself a suggestion to remember your dream. _63_ In order to do so, giving yourself a suggestion is simple. Just keep in mind, and randomly bring to a surface a little thought like “I will rem
66、ember my dream.”Plan on waking up slowly and peacefully. _64_ Regardless of what anyone may have told you, it is a fact that adult human beings NEED a minimum of eight hours sleep in order to be fully rested. Not getting enough sleep is the number one reason for not remembering your dreams!_65_ Eat
67、a well-balanced diet. Poor nutrition is also an extremely common cause for failure to recall dreams.A. Try to wake up naturally. B. Relax yourself completely. C. Your health is very important.D. Solve your issues before going to sleep. E. You must want to remember your dreams.F. Many people cant rem
68、ember their dreams. G. Pay attention to the main issues on your mind. “选自金华一中2012届高三期中试卷”第II卷（共40分）第三部分：写作（共二节，满分40分）第一节：短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）假如英语课上老师要求同学们交换批改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，要求你在错误的地方增加、删除或修改某个单词。增加：在缺词处加上一个漏字符号（）。删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉修改：在错的词下划一横线，在该行下面写出修改后的词。注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词； 2. 只允许修改
69、10处，多者（从11处起）不计分。例如：It was very nice to get your invitation to spendweekend with you. Luckily I was completely free then, so Ill to say “yes”. Ill arrive in Bristol at around 8 pm in Friday evening.theamonThe newest Japanese robot has a name and humanoid look. It is 1.70 meters high and caneasily wa
70、lk on a slippery floor. Not only is it able to operate a tool by its right hand,leaning forward and bow, but also it can balance it as a human does. The robot can not takeover some human professions, such as low-tech construction workers, dustman and guards aswell. It had the ability to perform huma
71、n functions. The entire production cost will be reduced and the problem what Japan is rapidly aging and need a larger work force urgentlycan be solved. “原创”第二节：书面表达（满分30分）昨天，你的同班同学李越做了一件好事。请你根据根据事情的经过（买了束花去医院看朋友，但是护士不许带入监护病房，等电梯时看到一位伤心的医院工作人员，把花送给了她），用英语写个题目为Flowers For A Stranger 100-120个词的博客。你的文章应
72、包括下列要点：1.事情的经过；2.你的评论。注意： 1.文章的标题和开头已给出（不计词数）。参考词汇：电梯elevator ,医院工作人员hospital personnelFlowers For A StrangerYesterday Li Yue went to the hospital to visit a friend in the Intensive Care Unit. _ “原创”2012高考模拟试卷 英语参考答案第一部分第一节（10分，每小题0.5分） 1.C2. A3. B4. A5. B6. B7.D8.C9.C10.A11.D12.C13.A14.A15. D16.C17
73、.B18.C19.D20.B第二节（20分，每小题1分）21.D22. B23. C24. A25. B26. B27.C28.D29.A30.A31.D32.A33.C34.C35. D36.B37.A38.D39.B40.C第二部分（50分，每小题2分）41.D42. D43. A44. A45. B46. D47.A48.D49.C50.B51.A52.D53.D54.C55. A56.D57.B58.A59.B60.A61.B62. G63.E64.A65.C第三部分第一节（10分，每小题1分）aThe newest Japanese robot has a name and huma
74、noid look. It is 1.70tall meters high and can easily walk on a slippery floor. Not only is it able leanwithto operate a tool by its right hand, leaning forward and bow, but also it itselfcan balance it as a human does. The robot can not take over some human dustmenprofessions , such as low-tech cons
75、truction workers, dustman and guards hasas well. It had the ability to perform human functions. The entire produ-thatction cost will be reduced and the problem what Japan is rapidly aging needsand need a larger work force urgently can be solved.第二节（30分）One possible student version:Flowers For A Stra
76、ngerYesterday Li Yue went to the hospital to visit a friend in the Intensive Care Unit. He stopped by the gift shop and got a bunch of flowers to take to him. The nurse told me he couldnt bring flowers into the ICU so he left them outside feeling really disappointed. After his visit he headed for th
77、e elevator. He saw a hospital personnel leaning up against the wall looking tired and stressed and as though shed been crying. He asked if she was okay. They chatted for a minute. He handed the flowers to her,saying I think you might need these more than I do right now. He patted her on the shoulder and told her to take care of herself. Her face positively lit up and tears came to her eyes as she thanked me.Im so grateful that Li Yue gave that woman a listening ear and support when she needed it. He saw an opportunity for kindness and took action. He has inspired me.
