广东省茂名市2012届高三第一次模拟考试（英语）.doc

HLLYBQ整理 供“高中试卷网（http:/sj.fjjy.org）”广东省茂名市2012届高三第一次模拟考试（英语）满分135分。考试用时120分钟。 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115各题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Abraham Lincoln loved to tell stories on himself. One of his favorites concerned itself with physical _1_.In the days when Lincoln used to be on the circuit (traveling on horseback from one county court to another), he was once approached by a _2_ who said, “Excuse me, sir, but I have an article which _3_ to you.” “How is that?” Lincoln asked in _4_.The stranger took a knife from his pocket. “This knife,” he said “was_5_in my hand some years ago, with the order that I was to keep it until I found a man _6_ than I am myself. I have _7_ that knife for many years. Now I pass it on to you.” Lincoln _8_ humorously, “Ive carried that knife ever since.”One of Lincolns greatest assets(资产) was his ability to laugh at himself. And he _9_ laughed at his physical appearance. But history does not _10_him as an “ugly” individual - in fact, often just the opposite.His outer appearance was clothed in magnificently _11_ garments: character, honesty, humor and courage. But there are other _12_he wore equally well - such as modesty and forgiveness.The story _13_ us to clothe ourselves with “compassion, kindness, modesty, gentleness and patience.” Then “over all of these put on love, which bonds them in perfect unity.” Regardless of how _14_ we may otherwise be, it is these clothes that will determine our _15_ beauty.1.A.conditionB. performanceC. appearanceD. environment2.A. strangerB. soldierC. humoristD. writer3.A. refersB. occurC. aimD. belongs4.A. reliefB. excitementC. astonishmentD. embarrassment5.A. madeB. placedC. keptD. hurt6.A. uglierB. smarterC. strangerD. better7.A. treasuredB. carriedC. repairedD. sharpened8.A. arguedB. commentedC. addedD. responded9.A. privatelyB. shamefullyC. unwillinglyD. frequently10.A. treatB. rememberC. honourD. describe11.A. ordinaryB. beautifulC. expensiveD. worthless12.A. clothesB. hatsC. shoesD. glasses13.A. allowsB. warnsC. teachesD. trains14.A. well-dressedB. kind-heartedC. hard-workingD. good-looking15.A. actualB. naturalC. physicalD. great第二节 语法填空 (共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分)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，并将答案填写在答题卡标号为1625的相应位置上。I met my step-mom for the first time when I moved to America. That night before I went to bed she came to my room, _16_was the first room I had ever had for my own. She told me she was glad to have me and that she _17_(take) good care of me. Because I was never shown affection _18_ a child, I did not know how to react, so I just stared at her. To this day, I have a hard time _19_ (let) others be affectionate towards me. She asked me for a hug, but I did not know what _20_ word “hug” meant. So, I just looked at her _21_ a questioning expression on my face. But she didnt give up. She called my father into the room and asked him to explain to me what she meant. When he did I looked at my new step-mom and wondered_22_ she wanted to hug me. She then told me it was because she loved me and you hug people when you love _23_. So she opened her arms wide and timidly I opened_24_ and we hugged. That was my very first hug and I was eleven years old at that time. Im twenty-three years old now and, _25_ (thank) , I have received many hugs since then. 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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AI was in a charity shop looking at the second hand books. It just so happened that the book shelves were next to the toy section. After a few minutes I became aware of a group of women standing behind me. They were poorly dressed and spoke in what sounded like an eastern European language. As they looked through the clothes rails a little girl, about three years old, came over to the toy section. Immediately her attention was caught by a toy pram（婴儿车）. What is it about little girls and toy prams? I dont know, but whatever it is its incredibly cute!She spoke to her mother and, in halting English her mother asked the shop assistant how much it cost. Three pounds was the answer-about five dollars. The mum looked down at her child, perhaps calculating what she still had to buy and how much money she would have left. Then she simply shook her head. The child didnt react badly as some might. Being told “no” was obviously not a new experience for her. But she couldnt keep the disappointment from her face. I had the grand total of four pounds in my pocket, two two-pound coins. A moment later I tapped the mother on the shoulder, pointed to the coins which I had left in the pram and said, Buy her a dolly too. I didnt hang about to see the end result. After all, its not about being thanked. I made my way out of the shop and into the sunshine. The money was an investment in the happiness of the world. Was there any better way, I wondered, to get so much happiness for so little money than to buy a little girl a toy pram? And a dolly to sit in it!26. What did the little girl say to her mother according to the second paragraph?A. She asked her mother to calculate her money.B. She asked her mother to buy the toy pram for her.C. She asked her mother to borrow money from the author.D. She asked her mother to ask the shop assistant the price of the toy pram.27. The mother shook her head because _.A. she thought the toy wasnt worth the money.B. she found it difficult to calculate her money.C. she found she didnt take enough money with her.D. she thought the toy was not suitable for her daughter.28. It can be inferred from the third paragraph that _ .A. the girl usually behaved badly.B. the mother usually treated her daughter badly.C. the mother was not rich enough to meet her daughters need often.D. the little girl was often refused because she asked for too many toys.29. What would the girl probably get finally?A. Both a toy pram and a dollyB. Either a toy pram or a dollyC. Two two-pound coins.D. Nothing30. What words can be used to describe the author?A. Optimistic and energetic.B. Pleasant and gratefulC. Wealthy and healthy.D. Sympathetic and helpfulBGrowing up, I remember my father as a silent, serious mannot the sort of person around whom one could laugh. As a teenager arriving in America, knowing nothing, I wanted a father who could explain the human journey. In college, when friends called home for advice, I would sink into deep depression for what I did not have.Today, at twenty-seven, I have come to rediscover them in ways that my teenage mind would not allowas adults and as friends with their own faults and weaknesses.One night after my move back home, I overheard my father on the telephone. There was some trouble. Later, Dad shared the problem with me. Apparently my legal training had earned me some privileges in his eyes. I talked through the problem with Dad, analyzing the purposes of the people involved and offering several negotiation strategies(策略).He listened patiently before finally admitting, “I cant think like that. I am a simple man.”Dad is a brilliant scientist who can deconstruct the building blocks of nature. Yet human nature is a mystery to him. That night I realized that he was simply not skilled at dealing with people, much less the trouble of a conflicted teenager. Its not in his nature to understand human desires.And so, there it wasit was no ones fault that my father held no interest in human lives while I placed great importance in them. We are at times born more sensitive, wide-eyed, and dreamy than our parents and become more curious and idealistic than them. Dad perhaps never expected me for a child. And I, who knew Dad as an intelligent man, had never understood that his intelligence did not cover all of my feelings.It has saved me years of questioning and confusion. I now see my parents as people who have other relationships than just Father and Mother. I now overlook their many faults and weaknesses, which once annoyed me.I now know my parents as friends: people who ask me for advice; people who need my support and understanding. And Ive come to see my past clearer. 31. What was the authors impression of her father when she was a teenager?A. Friendly but irresponsible.B. Intelligent but severe.C. Cold and aggressive.D. Caring and communicative.32. Why did the author feel depressed when her friends called home?A. She did not have a phone to call home.B. Her father did not care about her human journey.C. Her father was too busy to answer her phone.D. Her father couldnt give her appropriate advice.33. After the author overheard her father on the telephone, _ .A. he blamed her for impoliteness.B. he rediscovered human nature.C. he consulted with her about his problem.D. he changed his attitude towards the author.34. The author realized that _ .A. her father had too many faults and weaknessesB. her father was not as intelligent as she had thought.C. her father was not good at interpersonal relationships.D. her father placed too much importance in social activities.35. Which of the following is the best title of this passage?A. My Parents as Friends.B. My Parents as advisors.C. My fathera serious man.D. My fatheran intelligent scientist.CA baby born in India has been declared the worlds seven billionth person by child rights group Plan International. Baby Nargis was born at 07:25 local time (01:55GMT) in Mall village in Indias Uttar Pradesh state. Plan International says Nargis has been chosen symbolically as it is not possible to know where exactly the seven billionth baby is born. In addition to baby Nargis in India, Bangladesh, the Philippines and Cambodia have all identified seven billionth babies. The United Nations estimated that on Monday 31 October, the worlds population would reach seven billion.Populations are growing faster than economies in many poor countries in Africa and some in Asia. At the same time, low birth rates in Japan and many European nations have raised concerns about labor shortages.Population experts at the United Nations estimated that the world reached six billion in October 1999. They predict nine billion by 2050 and ten billion by the end of the century. Chinas population of one and a third billion is currently the worlds largest. India is second at 1.2 billion. But India is expected to pass China and reach one and a half billion people around 2025. India will also have one of the worlds youngest populations. Economists say this is a chance for a so-called demographic dividend. India could gain from the skills of young people in a growing economy at a time when other countries have aging populations. But economists say current rates of growth, although high, may not create enough jobs. Also, the public education system is failing to meet demand and schooling is often of poor quality. Another concern is health care. Nearly half of Indias children under the age of five are malnourished（营养不良）. Michal Rutkowski, the director of human development in South Asia at the World Bank, says reaching seven billion people in the world is a good time for a call to action. He says, I think the bottom line of the story is that the public policy needs to become really, really serious about sex equality and about access to services - to fight against malnutrition, and to provide for access to health services, water and schooling.36. What is true about the worlds seven billionth person?A. Baby Nargis is not the only child chosen as the seven billionth baby.B. Baby Nargis has been chosen carefully so it is exactly the seven billionth babyC. Bangladesh, the Philippines and Cambodia have all declared Baby Nargis as the seven billionth baby.D. The United Nations declared Baby Nargis born in Indias Uttar Pradesh state as the worlds seven billionth person.37. Which of the following problems do many European countries worry about?A. Labor shortage.B. Poor health careC. Not enough jobsD. schooling of poor quality38. According to population experts, how long will it take for population to grow from six billion to nine billion?A. About 12 years.B. About 40 years.C. About 50 years.D. About 110 years.39. What does the underlined phrase “demographic dividend” in the fourth paragraph refer to?A. Possibility of lower birth rate.B. Benefit gained by working age peopleC. Chances for more employment.D. Disadvantages caused by aging population.40. Which of the following public policies does Michal Rutkowski call on?A. To encourage late marriage.B. To reduce worlds population.C. To gain economic equality.D. To improve health and education.DMars Was Not Always Bitterly ColdScientists at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) have reported evidence that Mars was warmer and wetter long ago than it is today. The Caltech scientists say they have directly established the temperature of Mars four billion years ago. At least, they established the surface temperature on part of the planet at that time. The researchers say it is the first such evidence to be discovered and presented.The Caltech scientists say carbonate（碳酸盐） minerals formed on Mars at about eighteen degrees Celsius. They reached the finding after studying a meteorite（陨石） that had its beginnings near the Martian surface.Today, the average temperature on Mars is sixty-three degrees below zero Celsius.The finding was reported on the website of the National Academy of Sciences. Caltech Assistant Professor Woody Fischer helped to prepare the report. He says eighteen degrees Celsius is not especially cold or hot. He says this makes the finding extremely interesting. Knowing the temperature can give scientists an idea of the climate on Mars long ago. It can also help them decide whether the planet had liquid water. Spacecraft orbiting Mars have shown what appear to be rivers, lakebeds and mineral deposits. These pictures suggest that, at one time, water did flow there. Mars Rover vehicles and other spacecraft have confirmed the information.Caltech Geology Professor John Eiler was another writer of the report. He says knowing the temperature of Mars from long ago provides valuable information. It shows that early in the planets history, at least part of Mars could support a climate like that of Earth.The meteorite the scientists examined is one of the oldest known rocks in the world. It is called the Allan Hills meteorite. Its name came from the place in Antarctica where it was found in 1984. The meteorite is believed to have blown loose from the Mars surface when another space rock struck its home.41. The underlined