1、嘉兴一中2011学年第二学期摸底考试高三英语 2012/02/08一、单项选择（每小题0.5分；满分10分）1Why are those people gathering in the middle of the street?I dont knowThere _ be an accidentAmust Bwould Ccan Dmight2Parachute kids are children sent to a new country to live alone or with a caregiver, _their parents remain in their home country
2、Afor Botherwise Cwhile Dwhen3-Do you think its a good idea to make friends with your students?- , I do. I think its a great idea.A. Especially B. Obviously C. Actually D. Generally4According to a recent survey, homework is _ students most often blame for their lack of sleepAwhat Bthat Cwhich Dwhy5_e
3、conomic, political and cultural differences, it is difficult for China and America to fully understand each otherAIn spite of BRegardless of COn account of DIn favor of6Our _resources and stable policy provide foreigners with the advantages they invest here. A. attractiveB. abundantC. availableD. au
4、thentic7The local government expressed their thanks for the aid they _ these daysAwould receive Bare receiving Chave received Dhad received8Officials said that they were allowed to leave under a pre-arranged plan but would not say_ they were headedAwhere Bwhen Cwhat Dthat9. I wouldnt like to go out
5、with you. Im so tired. _ .You promised to go out for a drive. A. Really? B. Not at all.C. Come on! D. No matter. 10. The British government often says that providing children with _ to the information superhighway is of great importance.A. prevention B. protection C. allowance D. access11Duncan, _ N
6、BA star, is one of _ few football players who are very popular to many of his Chinese fans. A. an; the B. an; a C. the; the D. the; a12. Are you still very busy? Yes, I _ the report for the manager and it wont take long.A. have just finished B. am just finishingC. had just finished D. am just going
7、to finish13. The young man, _ several attempts to beat the world record in high jumping, decided to have another try. A. to make B. making C. made D. having made14. During the reconstruction of the city, many modern tall buildings went up _ old shabby houses were torn down.A. where B. in what C. in
8、which D. which15. It was his _ he made at the conference that left me wondering about his real purpose. A. marksB. remarksC. symbolsD. signs16. Try to spend your time just on the things you find_. A. worthing doing them B. worth being done C. worthy to being done D. worthy of being done17. Jack went
9、 to college last year and left his parents ,_ to return home until he achieves his goal. A. determining not B. not determined C. not determining D. determined not18. It is ten years _ I lived in Nanjing, so I know _ about what it is like today.A. since; nothing B. that; everything C. before; somethi
10、ng D. since; anything19. Ive read a variety of science fictions, but few of them _ the one that you lent me yesterday.A. suit B. match C. compare D. beat 20. Michael was late for Mr. Smiths class this morning.? As far as I know，he never came late to class.A. How come B. So whatC. Why not D. What for
11、二、完型填空(每小题1分；满分20分)Nowadays the whole world is worrying about one danger global warming. In fact the earth began to warm up a long time ago. 1 , not all of us seem to realize it.One day around 30 years ago, the nine million citizens of London heard sirens (a loud noise of warning made by a special m
12、achine) all over town. Emergency services, 2 , police, doctors and nurses 3 by, ready to go into action. In railway and underground stations, people read posters and 4 , telling them where to go and 5 to do in the emergency. This was Exercise Floodcall. London wasnt flooded yet. But it is 6 that it
13、will be.In 1236 and 1663 London was 7 flooded. In 1928, quite a 8 people living in Westminster in the heart of London 9 in floods. Again in 1953, 100 people living on the eastern 10 of the city, the London suburb, were killed again in the floods.At last, the Greater London Council, took action to 11
14、 this disaster from happening again. But the flood walls were not built until the 1980s. And in the 12 , Londoners had to be 13 . If London does flood, 50 underground stations go underwater. Electricity, gas and phone services will be out of action. 14 will be impassable. It will be impossible to 15
15、 any of the bridges between North and South London. 16 London will look like Venice.But Exercise Floodcall didnt cause 17 among Londoners. Most people knew it was just a 18 . One comment from a lady who was 19 along the Embankment（伦敦泰晤士河河堤） when the sirens sounded was, “Its a flood warning, isnt it?
16、 The water doesnt look 20 to me.”21.A. YetB. SoC. InsteadD. Otherwise22.A. soldiersB. firefightersC. engineersD. repairmen 23.A. hurriedB. wentC. watched D. stood 24.A. books B. magazines C. maps D. dictionaries 25.A. what B. how C. why D. which 26.A. believable B. true C. naturalD. possible27.A. ea
17、silyB. heavily C. strongly D. poorly 28.A. many B. fewC. lots D. plenty 29.A. escaped B. killedC. survivedD. drowned 30.A. edge B. area C. part D. district 31.A. resist B. keep C. prevent D. object 32.A. future B. past C. meantime D. end 33.A. delighted B. prepared C. frightened D. encouraged 34.A.
18、Roads B. Power C. Messages D. Traffic 35.A. see B. passC. buildD. cross36.A. Guess B. Remember C. Consider D. Imagine 37.A. panic B. attentionC. noticeD. care38.A. design B. planC. warningD. joke39.A. living B. walkingC. workingD. studying40.A. deep B. highC. shallowD. wide三、阅读理解(每小题2分；满分50分)第一节AIf
19、you feel at present that you dont have enough friends in your life, one reason may be that you have let yourself become too busy to make time for the relationships you already have. Starting and keeping friendship require effort and commitment.Many of us let our lives become so busy with work and ot
20、her commitments that we dont get around to scheduling time for pleasure and renewal (叙旧) with the friends, relatives and acquaintances we already have.Making the effort to call your friends more regularly and to accept more of the invitations you receive from others can improve your social life in a
21、 hurry!Are there any people you could call right now and be assured of a pleasant welcome? Are there people that you could count on to help you in time of difficulty? Can you have close talks with them? Do you have fun when you are together? Are you happy to have them in your life?If you havent seen
22、 much of them lately, is it because you have become too busy? Have you grown apart? Was there an argument?If the main reason you havent been getting together with the people you already know is that you have gotten too busy, take a good look at how you spend your time. Compare it with your real valu
23、es and priorities in life. Is your busy lifestyle really bringing you the quality of life that you want?If you have become too busy for friends, why has this happened? Are you seeking material toys in your life at the expense of relationships with other human beings? Have you allowed your time to be
24、 over-committed because you never say No” to anyone? Do you insist on doing things yourself that could be delegated to others? If so, why? Do you believe that everything depends on you?Examine whether the way you are now spending your time accurately reflects your deepest values and priorities. Make
25、 sure that you schedule adequate time for the things that are truly most important to you.If you really want to keep friends in your life, make a space in your schedule, and a space in your heart for them.41. In this passage the author mainly discusses _.A. how to balance friendship and workB. how t
26、o spend our spare timeC. whether we should keep friendshipD. whether we should invite friends to dinner42. Which of the following doesnt indicate a good relationship?A. You have someone to count on when you are in trouble.B. You have someone to have close talks with.C. You feel depressed with others
27、 in life.D. You have fun when you are with someone.43. What does the underlined word “delegated” probably mean?A. appointed B. replaced C. declined D. handled44. The reason why you have become too busy for friends may be the following except that _.A. you spend too much time seeking material toys in
28、 your lifeB. you feel it difficult to keep friendshipC. you stick to doing everything all by yourselfD. you never refuse whatever other people ask you to do45. Which would be the best title for the text?A. Too busy for Friendship? B. Too busy with work?C. How to Spend Your Time D. How to Make New Fr
29、iendsBLost wallets which contain a snapshot or picture of a baby are more likely to be returned to their owners, scientists have discovered.Researchers left 240 wallets on the streets of Edinburgh last year to see how many were returned to their owners. Some of the wallets contained one of four phot
30、ographs the baby, a cute little dog, a family and a portrait of an elderly couple. Other wallets contained a card suggesting the owner had recently made a charity donation, while a control sample contained nothing at all.Professor Richard Wiseman, a psychologist who was in charge of the experiment,
31、said 42 percent of the wallets were posted back in total. Those containing the picture of the infant, or the baby were most likely to bring about an honest reaction from the finder, with 88 percent being returned, followed by those containing pictures of the little dog at 53 percent. Of those featur
32、ing the family snapshot, 48 percent were sent to the return address and only 28 percent of those with the picture of the elderly couple. Wallets containing the charity cards and the control sample were least likely to be returned, with rates of 20 and 15 percent respectively.Prof Wiseman, of the Uni
33、versity of Hertfordshire, said: “The baby kicked off a caring feeling in people, which is not surprising from an evolutionary perspective. “We were amazed by the high percentage of wallets that came back.”The wallets were planted at random about a quarter of a mile apart. Snapshots were inserted int
34、o a clear plastic window inside the wallets, none of which contained money.46. The purpose of the text is mainly to _. A. give figures that show most wallets are returned if they dont contain money B. advice carrying childrens photos in wallets and avoid carrying cash C. inform readers about the pos
35、sibilities of different wallets being returned D. show how to conduct an experiment scientifically47. The underlined phrase “kicked off” in paragraph 4 most probably means “_”. A. awoke B. showed C. avoided D. accepted48. The conclusion were drawn by _. A. observing reactions B. comparing data C. as
36、king questions D. grouping different kinds49. It can be inferred that _. A. Professor Wiseman hadnt expected the results B. dogs are more respected in Western countries than the elderly C. people who return wallets are interested in psychology D. the rate of return of lost wallets wouldnt be so high
37、 if they contained money50. According to the research, which of the following should be included in our wallets so that they could be returned if lost? A. a charity card B. a toy dog C. a family photo D. much moneyCA dog might be mans best friend but my dogs are more like my kids! I think everyone s
38、hould experience the unconditional love of a dog but owning one is not for the nervous. Its work especially when it comes to the job of cleaning up their waste. When you clean up after your dogs your neighbors will love you for keeping those smelly land mines out of their yards. But there are even b
39、igger benefits. Youll not only be doing your part to keep bacteria out of your yard and neighborhood, youre also keeping harmful microorganisms away from our drinking water supply.There are more than 77 million pet dogs in the United States and their waste is found in backyards, neighborhood parks,
40、and the green areas that frequently line small waterways. When you dont clean up after your dog, heavy rain can carry bacteria from the waste into drains. Dog waste left in parks and other such places can be swept directly into nearby streams. This affects the quality of the water in our creeks and
41、streams but thats not all. These small channels often empty directly into our local drinking water supply or the water where we boat or fish.Dog waste contains harmful microorganisms like roundworms and e. Coli that can be passed onto humans. This is why dog waste should not be used as fertilizer ar
42、ound your home. And it wont fertilize the yard if you leave it behind either like other types of manure (肥料). Dogs dont eat the same kinds of natural material that cattle, horses or even elephants eat. The waste from those animals is actually beneficial for your yard and garden.You should always pic
43、k up after your dog and throw the waste in the trash can. Some smaller cities might prefer the waste to be washed down the toilet, but in cities where there are many dogs, its best to send the waste to the landfill.When you properly dispose of your dogs waste youll be doing your part to keep harmful
44、 bacteria out of our yards, our neighborhoods, and our drinking water. Not to mention off the bottom of our shoes.51. The main purpose of the article is to _. A. introduce ways of cleaning up dog waste B. warn dog owners about the danger of dog waste C. argue that it is the duty of the owners to cle
45、an up dog waste D. criticize those who ignore their dogs waste52. What does Paragraph 1 tell us? A. The authors dog was as appealing to her as a child. B. Dog waste can pollute drinking water. C. Dog waste is more harmful than land mines. D. Owning a dog is a nerve-wracking (极端令人头疼的) experience.53.
46、Which of the following shows the organization of the article?A.1B.1C.12D.1 23232434435554554. The writer of the passage must be a _. A. biologist B. housewife C. environmentalist D. doctor55. Which of the following statements about dog waste is TRUE? A. It makes a good fertilizer. B. The microorgani
47、sms in dog waste are helpful to water. C. Dog waste is more beneficial to soil than other kinds of animal waste. D. It is better to wash dog waste down a toilet or bury it in a landfill.D56. Probably most injuries happen to skaters wrists because _.A. few skaters wear wrist guardsB. The wrist is the
48、 most fragile body partC. skaters often push out their hands when fallingD. skaters dont know how to protect their wrists57. _ are the majority in the study.A. Those who wore helmetsB. Those who wore wrist guardsC. Those who wore knee padsD. Those who wore no protective gear58. To reduce injuries gr
49、eatly, a skater should at least wear _.A. a helmet and elbow padsB. wrist guards and knee padsC. elbow pads and wrist guardsD. the whole set of protective gear59. This passage is most probably be found in _.A. a posterB. science fictionC. collection of choice storiesD. newspaper 60. What was the mai
50、n point of the study?A. To encourage people to learn skating.B. To advise skaters to wear safety pads.C. To advertise for skating protective gear.D. To introduce ways of protecting skaters.第二节： 任务型阅读 Vince, Jason, Rosa, Danny和Donna各自打算参加学校的一个俱乐部。阅读第6165题中的个人情况说明和A到F六个俱乐部介绍，选出特合各人个性特征的最佳选项。选项中有一项是多余选
51、项。61. As a freshman in university, Vince enjoys a lot of spare time. But unlike some of his classmates who waste the time on sleep and computer games, he has big plans for himself. He will use the first year to travel around to broaden his horizon.62. Having traveled a lot, Jason realized the need t
52、o keep the beautiful scenery forever in his mind. So he saved money and bought a camera. Now all he needs is the skill to catch the breathtaking moment.63. Smart and adorable, Rosa is a popular singer in her university. Besides, like an English-majored student, she speaks fluent and beautiful Englis
53、h. It always comes to her mind why not put singing and English together, it will be a perfect way to learn and entertain.64. Everyone has a dream, so does Danny. He dreamed of becoming a diplomat since childhood. So he likes to read the books concerning politics, economy and foreign affairs. His cla
54、ssmates thus gave him the nickname Mr. Know Everything.65. Donna spent her childhood mostly in her fathers study, where she did a lot of readings about Chinese classical literatures. Now as a college student, she thinks she should make full use of her free time to read as many literary books as poss
55、ible.ASiyuan Club It was founded in September, 2007. Our club aims at bringing students into traditional Chinese culture and classical literature. We have had some outings for visiting cultural relics and watched art movies related to Eastern and Western ancient cultures. All these activities can bu
56、ild a good link between Chinese and Western cultures.BView Forum This club aims to explore students global view in politics and enable students to think logically and critically by looking at and discussing current events. There are 12 members and 4 meetings have been held on the discussion of sever
57、al different topics. Students are encouraged to focus on the happenings in the world and build their own opinions.CMathematics Club It is an academically-oriented club organized by students who are interested in mathematics, who are strong or even weak at mathematics. It is like an extended stage to
58、 continuously study mathematics outside the classroom. There are about 45 club members arranging regular team work, collecting updated exercises for extra practice, organizing lecture notes for revision and recruiting new members.DPhotographic Club It was established by a group of shutterbugs with t
59、he purpose of promoting an interest in photography. Students can learn how to take and edit photos using professional software and have the opportunities to exhibit their works. Also the members are required to take pictures in all the university affairs.EYouth Club It was founded in October, 2006.
60、It aims at making students spare time more colorful. Our club mainly organizes trips for both individuals and organizations and all our activities are based on investigation in order to give good service to students.FHarmony Club Established in November 2007, this club is to teach traditional Englis
61、h song; and deliver English culture and music. One reason why it is so popular is that it often invites famous musicians to give coaching lessons here. You are welcome to join it.四、短文改错(每小题1分；共10分) 下面短文中有10处语言错误。请在有错误的地方增加、删除或修改某个单词。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号()，并在其下面写上该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线()划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写上修
62、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l0处，多者(从第ll处起)不计分。Ask your friend that he can use a glass of water as a musical instrument. Of course, hecant. Then you take a glass of water. You put your finger in water and then move it slow roundthe rim of the glass, as shown in the picture. Your finger must not be m
63、uch wet, but it must notbe dry. So you must try many time. At last you will hear clear music which comes from theglass. When your finger moves round the rim, it makes the glass to vibrate and the glass makes amusical voice. The same principle makes the violin or its strings give music. The America s
64、cientist Benjamin Franklin made a musical instrument out of glass bowls. Heused the different principle.五、书面表达（满分30分）假设你是星光中学的李华，将参加主题为“Lets Ride Bicycles”的英语演讲比赛。请撰写一份演讲稿，主要内容包括：1. 目前汽车带来的空气污染和交通堵塞等问题;2. 骑自行车的益处，如节能环保、有利健康等。ks5u参考词汇：低碳生活（low-carbon life）节能(energy saving)注意：1. 词数：120词左右；2. 演讲稿开头和结尾已
65、给出，该部分不计入总词数。Good morning, everyone,I am Li Hua from Xingguang Middle School. The topic of my speech is “Lets Ride Bicycles”. _嘉兴一中2011学年第二学期摸底考试答案马皓 陈思宇1-20.DCCAC, BDACD, ABDAB，DDABA21-40.ABDCA, DBBDA, CCBAD, DACBBA. 41-45: ACABA B. 46-50： CABACC 51-55: CBACD D 56-60: CDCAB 61-65 EDFBA改错：Ask your f
66、riend that he can use a glass of water as a musical instrument. Of course, he if / whethercant. Then you take a glass of water. You put your finger in/water and then move it slow roundthe slowlythe rim of the glass, as shown in the picture. Your finger must not be much wet, but it must not very / to
67、obe dry. So you must try many time. At last you will hear clear music which comes from the timesglass. When your finger moves round the rim, it makes the glass to vibrate and the glass makes a musical voice. The same principle makes the violin or its strings give music. sound andThe America scientis
68、t Benjamin Franklin made a musical instrument out of glass bowls. He Americanused the different principle. ks5usame作文：Good morning, everyone,I am Li Hua from Xingguang Middle School. The topic of my speech is “Lets Ride Bicycles”.Our city used to be a different one. We used to be able to look up and
69、 see a clear sky and take a walk without the fear of breathing in large amounts of pollution.However, this is becoming a distant memory, which is getting fainter with every coming year. Air pollution is getting worse as the rush hour gets longer and longer. If this continues, what kind of city will
70、we leave for the next generation? ks5uWe need to change. The current levels of air pollution and traffic jam can not go on. But there is a choice we can make that will prepare our city for the next generation, and for the better.Lets ride bicycles. Bicycles are environmentally friendly; bicycles are
71、 cost effective. Gas prices will only go up in the future with rising global demand. But bicycles can save us from the rocketing gasoline bill. They also lead to an active and healthy lifestyle. They will provide us with the exercise we need to keep fit. Lets all live healthy, low-carbon lives. Lets be responsible and take care of Beijing for the future.Thank you.