广东省连州市连州中学高三英语10月月考试题新人教版.doc

连州中学2012届高三10月月考英语试题
I. 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）
A young man was getting ready to graduate from college. For many months he had __1__ a beautiful sports car in a dealer’ s showroom, and __2__ his father could well __3__ it, he told him that was all he wanted.
On the morning of his graduation day his father called him into his own study and told him how __4__ he was to have such a fine son. He handed his son a beautiful gift box. __5__ but slightly disappointed, the young man __6__ the box and found a lovely book. __7__， he raised his voice at his father and said，“with all your money you give me a book？” and rushed out of the house leaving the book in the study.
He did not contact (联系) his father for a whole year until one day he saw in the street an old man who looked like his father. He __8__ he had to go back home and see his father.
When he arrived at his father’ s house, he was told that his father had been in hospital for a week. The moment he was about to __9__ the hospital, he saw on the desk the still new book, just as he had left it one year ago. He opened it and began to __10__ the pages. Suddenly, a car key __11__ from an envelope taped behind the book. It had a tag (标签)with the dealer’s name, the __12__ dealer who had the sports car he had __13__. On the tag was the __14__ of his graduation, and the __15__ PAID IN FULL.
1. A. expected　　　　B. enjoyed C. admired D. owned
2. A. finding B. proving C. deciding D. knowing
3. A. afford B. offer C. keep D. like
4. A. encouraged B. comfortable C. proud D. moved
5. A. Nervous B. Serious C. Careful D. Curious
6. A. packed B. opened C. closed D. folded
7. A. Angrily B. Eagerly C. Calmly D. Anxiously
8. A learned B. realized C. recognized D. admitted
9. A. get to B. search for C. turn to D. leave for
10. A. clean B. read C. turn D. count
11. A. lost B. came C. appeared D. dropped
12. A. old B. same C. special D. new
13. A. remembered B. desired C. found D. met
14. A. picture B. place C. date D. sign
15. A. words B. information C. messages D. card

第二节：语法填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面的短文，根据上下文填入适当的词语，或使用括号中的词语的适当形式填空
Sometimes Chinese English teachers are puzzled by __16_ questions, “Have you got any skills in reading comprehension?” Actually, many of the teachers can’t give students 17 efficient way to deal with reading. Anyway, __18__ often simply say, “Read more and practise more, and you 19 (get) more experience in reading comprehension.” Frankly, these teachers’ good 20 (suggest) are only helpful to arouse students’ interest in reading 21 not helpful to deal with the questions in the examinations of reading comprehension. Personally, I think the skill for reading comprehension should be based 22 the knowledge of English writing. Since the English passages are written under some rules or principles, the science of reading and understanding may have a close relationship with writing. Reading comprehension can’t be independent from the knowledge of writing. So __23__ (do) better in reading comprehension, we should learn the knowledge of writing, study __24__ questions are designed and the relationship __25__ questions and the reading materials.

II. 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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

A
Last July, my 12-year-old car died on California's Santa Ana Freeway. It was an hour before sunset, and I was 25 miles from home. I couldn't reach anyone to pick me up, so I decided to take a bus. Not knowing the routes, I figured I'd just head east. A bus pulled up, and I asked the driver how far she was going. “Four more lights,” she said. There was another bus I could take from there. This clearly was going to be a long night. She dropped me off at the end of her route and told me which bus to look for. After waiting 30 minutes, I began to think about a very expensive taxi ride home. Then a bus pulled up. There was no lighted number above its windshield (挡风玻璃). It was out of service. But the door opened, and I was surprised to find that it was the same driver. “I just can't leave you here,” she said. “This isn't the nicest place. I'll give you a ride home.” “You'll drive me home in the bus?” I asked, perplexed (困惑). “No, I'll take you in my car,” she said. “It's a long way,” I protested. Come on, ” she said. “I have nothing else to do.” As we drove from the station in her car, she began telling me a story. A few days earlier, her brother had run out of gas. A good Samaritan picked him up, took him to a service station and then back to his car. “I'm just passing the favor along, ” she said. When I offered her money as a thank-you, she wouldn't hear of it. “That wouldn't make it a favor, ” she said. “Just do something nice for somebody. Pass it along.”
26. Why did the writer say that he would have a long night?
A. He wondered how long he had to wait for the next bus.
B. No driver would give him a ride.
C. He didn't know the routes.
D. He perhaps would have to take a taxi.
27. Judging from its context, the place where the writer waited for the second bus was _______.
A. very quiet and peaceful
B. dark without street lights
C. neither clean nor beautiful
D. a little unsafe
28. Why did the writer change his mind after waiting for 30 minutes at the end of the route?
A. No bus would come at the time.
B. A taxi ride would be more comfortable.
C. He became impatient and a bit worried.
D. He knew the driver would never return.
29. The bus driver drove the writer home later because ________.
A. she happened to go in the same direction
B. she wanted to do something good for other people
C. her brother told her to do so
D. she wanted to earn more money
30. The bus driver hoped that the writer ________.
A. would do as she did
B. would keep her in memory
C. would give the money to others
D. would do her a favor
B
Over 70 percent of the "double single-child couples" in China need help from their parents in taking care of their own kids, according to a recent survey.
"Women of China" magazine and a consulting company carried out a survey recently on young couples of the "single-child" generation, the Morning Post reports. The couples surveyed were around 29 and have been married for three years on average, with university education and monthly income of 4.000 yuan ($531). Among them, 43.5 percent have kids.
Results show that 71.9 percent of the young couples have help from their parents in taking care of their kids.Grown up as the "single-child", the only child in a family since the family planning policy was adopted in 1979, this generation depends much on their parents.
The parents of the "single-child" generation focused more on their children's physical well-being rather than their attitudes and values, according to some psychologists. The research also found that the "double single-child couples" follow a rather traditional value system.
Survey shows that 27.5 percent of them got married after dating for one to two years, 25.2 percent two to five years, and 20 percent didn't tie the knot until dating for five years. Also, 30 percent of the couples were schoolmates, while 43.8 percent were introduced by someone.Since their marriage are based on enduring relationships, 65.2 percent of the husbands and 62.9 percent of the wives think that compromise and tolerance are necessary in their marriage. Meanwhile, 21.7 percent of the husbands and 37.1 percent of the wives support the idea that happiness is the key standard for a marriage.
31.The best title for the passage should be_______.
A. Mom and Dad, Take Care of My Kid Please B. Double Single-child Couples
C. The Problem of the Single Child D. A Recent Survey By Woman of China"
32.Which of the following is NOT supported by the passage?
A. The majority of the "double single-child couples" in China depend much on their parents.

B. The parents of the “single-child” generation more care about their study and education.
C. One-fifth of the couples surveyed didn't get married until dating for five years.
D. All the couples surveyed have university education and 30 percent of them were schoolmates
33.Which of the following descriptions about “double single-child couples” is True ?
A. They are single child in either family and independent of their parents
B. They are single child in either family and they are dependent on their parents
C. They have at least two children and can afford to support themselves
D. They who were introduced by someone, follow a rather traditional value system
34. The traditional value system mentioned in the passage refers that_____.
A. parents are concerned about their children’s physical life as well as the spiritual life
B. most couples were introduced by someone and made dating for a long time
C. once begun, double single-child couples’ marriage will last forever
D. the couples think that compromise and tolerance are necessary in their marriage.
35. According to the passage, we can learn that ______ is necessary in marriage.
A. wealth B. health C. understanding D. education

C

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Smoking not only can wrinkle(起皱纹) the face and turn it yellow -- it can do the same to the whole body, researchers reported on Monday.
The study, published in the Archives of Dermatology, shows that smoking affects the skin all over the body -- even skin protected from the sun.
"We examined non-facial skin that was protected from the sun, and found that the total number of packs of cigarettes smoked per day and the total years a person has smoked were linked with the amount of skin damage a person experienced," Dr. Yolanda Helfrich of the University of Michigan, who led the study, said in a statement.
"In participants older than 65 years, smokers had significantly more fine wrinkling than nonsmokers. Similar findings were seen in participants aged 45 to 65 years," Helfrich's team added in their report.
The researchers tested 82 people, smokers and nonsmokers, taking pictures of the inner right arms. They ranged in age from 22 to 91 and half were smokers Independent judges decided how wrinkled each person's skin was.
When skin is exposed to sunlight, notably the face, it becomes coarse, wrinkled and discolored with a pale yellow tint, Helfrich's team wrote.
Several previous studies have found that cigarette smoking contributes to premature（过早的）skin aging as measured by facial wrinkles, the study said, but little has been done to measure the aging of skin not exposed to light.
The report did not discuss the mechanism involved but previous research has found that cigarette smoke, among other things, causes blood vessels（血管）beneath the skin to constrict（紧缩）, reducing blood supply to the skin.
Smoking can also damage the connective tissue that supports both the skin and the internal organs.
36. The best title for this passage would be_______.
A. The danger of smoking B. A survey of smokers
C. Quit smoking for health D. Smoking causes skin aging
37. how wrinkled each person's skin doesn’t relate to_______.
A. the number of cigarettes a person smokes
B. the kind and characteristics of skin
C. how long a person smokes
D. how long skin is under sunlight
38. It can be inferred from the study _______.
A. smoking won’t make skin protected from the sun age
B. smoking will do damage to skin rather than other organs
C. smokers over 65 usually won’t worry about their skin
D. the age of smokers is not connected with the result of the test
39. From the passage smoking results in skin aging mainly because_____.
A. it will lower blood supply to skin.
B. it can make you feel tired
C. it can make skin come off
D. it can make blood run faster
40. The main purpose of the passage is to ______.
A. inform people about the result of the study
B. advise people to how to protect skin
C. warn people not to smoke again.
D. introduce a new way of avoid skin aging

D
Do you have any idea what you would like to be and do after graduation? A lot of people don’t begin thinking about careers until they reach junior or senior year, which, in my opinion, is too late.
When people are trying to decide what they want to do, it helps to know something they love. Ever since I was little, I’ve always been doing someone’s hair, make-up or nails, starting with Barbie dolls and progressing to humans. Over the years my family has really inspired me to do this and now I fix friends’ and family members’ hair for weddings, dances and other big events.
I have been thinking about what I would like to do for a career since middle school. I did some research and discovered that I might really enjoy being a cosmetologist, so I went to my hair stylist and asked her lots of questions about what it takes to reach her level and what she would recommend I do. I considered her advice and then did more research.
I used Aveda’s website to get information on the Aveda Institute and what type of credit(贷款) I would need from high school to apply. I found their institute has three parts: theoretical knowledge, practical experience, and professional business-building skills. For the past few years, I have been looking at Aveda in more and more detail. This school not only offers cosmetology, but also massage therapy. I grew up in Minnesota(美国中北部的一个州), so I plan to apply to the institute in Minneapolis that several people have highly recommended. It helps students become “future industry leaders in hair care, skin care, makeup and total body wellness”. It is affordable and everyone there is friendly and understanding.
Having done the groundwork and thinking about what I’d like to do after high school, I know that I will definitely pursue my dream of becoming a cosmetologist.
41. After reading the text, we can infer the author is interested in ___________.
A. traveling abroad B. service business C. social activities D. acting on the stage.
42. Why does the author think it’s too late for people to start thinking about careers in junior or senior year?
A. Because he/she began to think about them when very young.
B. Because many people are too old to learn.
C. Because a lot of people can’t grasp the opportunity.
D. Because many people have little they love.
43. We know from the text that a cosmetologist is __________ .
A. a chemist working at college B. a person who works in the institute
C. a doctor in a hospital D. a person doing all types of body care for people
44. The author plans to apply to the institute in Minneapolis NOT because________
A. the people there are good to others B. some people advise him/her to do so
C. the institute is free of charge D. the institute is helpful to his/her future
45. The author of the