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苏锡常镇四市2011届高三调研测试(一)
第二部分　英语知识运用(共两节，满分35分)
第一节：单项填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
请认真阅读下面各题，从题中所给的A、B、C.D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
(　　)21. ________ there is going to be a policy change, ________ of those things is going to change.
A. Unless; none　 　B. Until; none　 　C. Unless; few　 　D. Until; few
(　　)22. As workers and as citizens, we need to be able to think beyond our own self­interest and ________ what is right under the circumstances.
A. have done B. done C. doing D. to do
(　　)23. Jeremy, who ________ on his food, looked up at the mention of the word cash.
A. had been concentrating B. had concentrated
C. has been concentrating D. has concentrated
(　　)24. Some people create jobs, foster excitement and basically make the system work. They see possibilities ________ others see only problems.
A. which B. where C. that D. what
(　　)25. ________ our foreign policy, we now have multiple threats, very few of which involve the traditional battles of the past.
A. In the form of B. In defence of C. In honour of D. In terms of
(　　)26. It was only as I got older ________ I got more curious about my background.
A. then B. when C. that D. than
(　　)27. — You ________ have bothered doing the washing­up.
— Thats OK. No problem.
A. shouldnt B. couldnt C. wouldnt D. mustnt
(　　)28. — Why are you ________ your things?
— Well, the fact is, Ive decided to leave.
A. putting up B. taking up C. picking up D. packing up
(　　)29. Golf is rapidly becoming more popular. Near some towns and cities new courses are being built in ________.
A. what farmland was B. what was farmland
C. what is farmland D. what farmland is
(　　)30. ________， I can see that those terrible events shaped me into the person I am today.
A. Being looking back B. To be looking back
C. Having looked back D. Looking back
(　　)31. — Students should try to do a little studying every evening throughout the term, rather than study all night during the week before the exam.
— Exactly. ________.
A. Slow but sure wins the race B. Delays are dangerous
C. Practice makes perfect D. The early bird catches the worm
(　　)32. — We found the steps up to the plane door in Charlottetown were so steep that we found it very difficult.
— Sorry about that. We will work out ________ way to get passengers onto the planes very soon.
A. a best B. the best C. a better D. the better
(　　)33. — I dont think its ________ to the ceiling very securely.
— Dont worry.It wont ________.
A. fixing; be dropped B. fixed; be dropped
C. fixing; drop D. fixed; drop
(　　)34. Mistakes will happen. Accept ________ and learn from ________.
A. it; it B. them; them C. it; them D. them; it
(　　)35. — I wont be in for dinner tonight.
— Well, ________ youd told me earlier.
A. I forgot B. I remember C. I hope D. I wish
第二节：完形填空(共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分)
请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A serious car crash leads one woman to rediscover her faith in human kindness.
In March last year, the car I was driving was __36__ in a serious crash with another car on a country road.I soon __37__ myself at the centre of a frenzy of activity, surrounded by paramedics, police, rescuers and members of the local community. An enormous can opener was used to __38__ me out of my wrecked car and __39__ an ambulance.
Over the next eight hours, I was transported to hospital, dragged up, X­rayed and diagnosed (诊断) with a broken neck. Knowing that Id __40__ death by a fraction of a second sustained me throughout the long wait in the emergency ward and __41__ me to deal with the visible distress of my hospital visitors.
Only after Id convinced the last friend to __42__ could I direct my energies inwards. Flitting in and out of my line of vision during my hospital __43__ was the Red Cross lady，a gentle __44__ in white who, from time to time, popped her head in to __45__ cups of tea. After the visitors had gone, she ventured further into my cubicle to __46__ that I was all right.
I found myself __47__ her everything; about the shock of the __48__， my fears for my family as a result of my injuries－about my whole life. While I __49__ for an ambulance to transport me to another hospital, she stood by my trolley and __50__ my hand as I off­loaded all the emotion Id stoically withheld(强忍着的)from my family. She __51__， quiet and non­judgmental.
Even now, the __52__ that I have her contact details provides me with great __53__. I look forward to a day in the not­too­distant future when my guardian angel and I can meet again, in __54__ circumstances.
In times of crisis, faith can sustain us: for me, my faith in human nature, reawakened by the __55__ of a stranger, has helped ease my journey back to recovery.
(　　)36. A. lost B. involved C. caught D. trapped
(　　)37. A. devoted B. dreamed C. imagined D. found
(　　)38. A. get B. turn C. push D. force
(　　)39. A. off B. on C. into D. onto
(　　)40. A. beat B. feared C. survived D. met
(　　)41. A. ordered B. helped C. advised D. forced
(　　)42. A. participate B. come C. assist D. leave
(　　)43. A. operation B. appointment C. stay D. visit
(　　)44. A. presence B. physician C. patient D. performance
(　　)45. A. drink B. take C. make D. offer
(　　)46. A．conclude B. check C. claim D. consult
(　　)47. A. giving B. telling C. presenting D. showing
(　　)48. A. event B. occasion C. accident D. incident
(　　)49. A. waited B. watched C. hoped D. prepared
(　　)50. A. moved B. waved C. held D. lent
(　　)51. A. stopped B. listened C. puzzled D. doubted
(　　)52. A. power B. privilege C. knowledge D. belief
(　　)53. A. surprise B. comfort C. progress D. pride
(　　)54. A. strange B. extreme C. unforeseen D. happier
(　　)55. A. kindness B. donation C. sympathy D. strength
第三部分　阅读理解 (共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)
请认真阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
While travelling to Newcastle in the UK to visit relatives, I arrived in London to find my plane transfer north to Newcastle had been cancelled due to deteriorating weather conditions.
The airline was helpful－offering me a choice between a night in a hotel or a six­hour bus ride to my destination. With no indication as to whether a flight to Newcastle would happen in the next two days，I chose the bus ride.
I stored all my baggage in the luggage compartment of the bus, thinking I would not need anything on the journey.
The young lady sitting beside me could see how tired I was and asked me if anyone would be meeting me on my arrival.
I realised that I had left my cell phone in my bag and had no way to contact my relatives. They would be waiting for me at the airport about five hours before the bus got to Newcastle, not knowing what had happened. Without hesitation, the young lady offered me the use of her cell phone.
When the bus made a rest stop, she asked me if I was getting out.I replied that l wouldnt as I still had sandals on, and bare feet werent ideal for the cold weather. When she got back on, shed bought me some tea and a packet of sweets to eat.
When we eventually arrived in Newcastle, the woman checked that someone was there to meet me.I asked her to wait a moment while I got my purse to repay her, but when I looked up she had gone.I was unable to even verbally thank her.
(　　)56. We learn from the passage that ________.
A. the authors relatives missed meeting her in London
B. the authors cell phone wasnt functioning in Britain
C. the author had little money to buy the air ticket from London to Newcastle
D. the author probably flew to London from a warm place
(　　)57. Which of the following information is of great importance to the authors relatives?
A. Where the author was put up. B. When the author would arrive.
C. Why the flight was called off. D. Why the flight was delayed.
(　　)58. What does the passage mainly tell us?
A. The author was kind of careless.
B. The author was grateful to the airline.
C. British people always suffer from terrible weather in winter.
D. British people are usually helpful.
B
Accurately forecasting the weather is a very hard thing to do. There are many parts of weather dynamics－the study of how water and air in motion cause weather patterns－to consider. Even the best forecast can be changed by a small weather disturbance halfway around the world. Todays forecast use complex computer models, weather instruments, and detailed analyses of daily observations to predict the weather. However, it hasnt always been that way. People, like your grandparents, use folklore and proverbs to help forecast the weather. They remembered what conditions caused changes and observed the factors associated with weather: atmospheric and cloud conditions, temperature, winds, and reactions of plants and animals. Many people believe that this way of forecasting weather is accurate more often than modern forecasting.
Grandmas aching joints might indicate the arrival of a low­pressure system. She might also observe the geese flying lower than usual, confirming the low­pressure system. Finally, she might feel dampness on her skin, a sign of high humidity(湿度). Based on these three observations, grandma might warn that a storm is brewing.
Joints and nerves can indicate dropping air pressure. Dissolved gases in the blood form bubbles under low air pressure. This causes pain in joints and nerve endings. Geese and other birds respond to changes in air pressure by adjusting how high they fly. In the fair, calm weather of a high­pressure system, the birds fly higher than in the stormy weather associated with a low­pressure system.
Nature provides other clues to changing weather. A decrease in air pressure causes deer and elk to come down from the mountains to look for shelter. Some animals feed more than usual. The higher humidity before a storm causes some insects to leave the trees and gather near the ground. Some flowers close so rain doesnt get inside them. In winter, rhododendron plants curl up to protect themselves as the temperature drops.
Several of the sayings apply in particular areas of the world. Here are some of them.
■ Early thunder，early spring.
■ Rainbow in the morning gives you fair warning.
■ When teeth and bones and bunions ache, expect the clouds to fill the lake.
■ When high clouds and low clouds do not match together, prepare for a blow and a change in the weather.
(　　)59. It is true that ________.
A. modern forecasting cannot always guarantee accurate weather forecasting for some reason
B. modern forecasting along with other observations is sure to give accurate weather forecast
C. using folklore and proverbs to forecast weather is more accurate than modern forecasting
D. complex computer models and weather instruments can always forecast weather accurately
(　　)60. In a low­pressure system, you may notice the following EXCEPT that ________.
A. some animals come down from mountains
B. some insects disappear from ground
C. some birds will be seen flying near the surface of the earth
D. some flowers close so rain doesnt get inside
(　　)61. It is a fact that the behaviour of plants and animals is ________.
A. unlikely to reflect any kind of weather forecasting
B. more likely to reflect both short­term and long­term weather forecasting
C. likely to reflect long­term weather forecasting
D. likely to reflect short­term weather forecasting
(　　)62. What does the passage mainly tell us?
A. Hard as it is, weather forecasting has a scientific base.
B. The importance of weather forecasting.
C. People can forecast weather with no modern equipment.
D. How to use proverbs to forecast weather forecasting.
C
The United States has always been a country of many cultures. Before Europeans came to North America, many groups of Native Americans lived here. Different Native American groups had different cultures. The first Europeans in the United States were from England and Holland, but immigrants came from all European countries. Many people also immigrated from Asia and Africa. Sadly, many Africans were brought to the United States as slaves. Many immigrants come from Latin America too. Today, the United States has people from more cultures than ever.
In the 19th century, people spoke of the United States as a “melting pot.” People thought that all immigrates should forget their native cultures and languages and become English­speaking Americans. They felt that people should assimilate－join American culture. However, not everyone wanted to assimilate completely. Many people tried to keep parts oftheir cultures, such as foods, customs, and languages. However, their children often forgot their parents or grandparents language. But most Americans, even those whose families have been here a long time, can tell the countries their relatives came from. And of course, new immigrants take great pride in their culture and language.
For all of these reasons, melting pot is no longer a good way to describe the United States. Instead, people now call the United States a “salad bowl.” They say salad bowl because in a salad, you can still see all of the individual parts (lettuce, tomato, and so on), but all the different parts mixed together and begin to take on the flavor of one another.
(　　)63. Which of the following is the key information the writer wants to tell us in the first paragraph?
A. Asians and Africans also immigrated to America.
B. USA today is made up of people from across the world.
C. There used to be many groups of Native Americans.
D. Englishmen were among the first to settle in America.
(　　)64. The“melting pot” ________.
A. cannot accurately reflect the reality in the United States
B. cannot be replaced by the “salad bowl”
C. is an accurate way to describe the United States
D. is a place where people from different cultures should assimilate completely
(　　)65. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Children of early immigrates can speak English as well as their parents native language.
B. New immigrants want to live in their own culture and language.
C. Many immigrates to the United States try to keep some of their culture.
D. Immigrates are encouraged to use English wherever they go in the USA.
(　　)66. The “salad bowl” reflects the fact that immigrates to the United States ________.
A. take great pride in their culture and language
B. remain independent
C. help each other
D. assimilate only partially
D
Expecting good things can make you healthier and might even lengthen your life, says researcher Suzanne Segerstrom, PhD, author of Breaking Murphys Law. Segerstrom is coauthor of a recent review of studies on the benefits of a positive attitude­and has experienced them herself. We asked her about optimisms principles and payoffs.
1) Feeling well helps when youre not well.
“When researchers look at people who have similar medical conditions, they can predict whos likely to live longer: the one who feels his health is better.