廣東省肇慶二高2012屆高三第三次模擬考試英語(yǔ)試題

1、嘉興英語(yǔ)教學(xué)網(wǎng) 收集整理 歡迎使用廣東省肇慶二高2012屆高三第三次模擬試題（英語(yǔ)）本試卷共三部分，共10頁(yè)。滿分135分,考試用時(shí)120分鐘。I . 語(yǔ)言知識(shí)及應(yīng)用（共兩節(jié)，滿分45分）第一節(jié): 完形填空 （共15小題； 每小題2分，滿分30分）閱讀下面短文，掌握其大意，然后從 115各題所給的A、B、C和D項(xiàng)中選出最佳選項(xiàng)，并在答題卡上將該題涂黑。We convince ourselves that life will be better after we get married, have a baby, then another. Then were dissatisfied that

2、 the kids arent old enough and well be more 1 when they are. After that, were frustrated that we have 2 teenagers to deal with. Well certainly be happy when we are out of that 3 . We tell ourselves that our life will be 4 when we get a nice car, are able to go on a nice vacation and when we retire.

3、But the 5 is: there is no better time to be happy than right now. Your life will always be filled with challenges. Its best to 6 this and decide to be happy anyway. One my 7 quotes (語(yǔ)錄) comes from Alfred D. Souza, who said, “For a long time it had seemed to me life was about to begin-real life. But

4、there was always some 8 in the way.” This viewpoint has helped me to see that there is no 9 to happiness. Happiness is the way itself. So, 10 every moment that you have now and share it with your loved ones and 11 that time waits for no one. So, 12 waiting until you finish school, until you go to un

5、iversity, until you start work, until you find a boy or girl friend, until you get married, until you get a new car or home, until you have kids, until your kids leave the house, until you get 13 , until you get remarried, until you retire, until spring, until summer, until you die, until you are bo

6、rn again to decide that to be happy you have no 14 time than right now. Happiness is a journey, not a(n) 15 . （292）1. A. availableB. contentC. confidentD. generous2. A. troublesomeB. foolishC. naive D. ridiculous3. A. problemB. routineC. stageD. area4. A. normalB. casual C. simple D. perfect5. A. tr

7、uth B. problem C. doubt D. answer6. A. recallB. confirmC. admit D. trust7. A. famousB. direct C. valuable D. favorite8. A. barrierB. attraction C. surprise D. harm9. A. time B. way C. limit D. right10. A. treasureB. spendC. celebrate D. develop11. A. think B. forgetC. remember D. confirm12. A. keepB

8、. stopC. practise D. tolerate13. A. satisfiedB. stressedC. divorced D. deserted14. A. moreB. longerC. worse D. better15. A. vacation B. destinationC. achievement D. settlement第二節(jié) 語(yǔ)法填空（共10小題; 每小題1.5分，滿分15分）閱讀下面短文，按照句子結(jié)構(gòu)的語(yǔ)法性和上下文連貫的要求，在空格處填入一個(gè)適當(dāng)?shù)脑~或使用括號(hào)中詞語(yǔ)的正確形式填空，并將答案填寫(xiě)在答題卷標(biāo)號(hào)為16-25的相應(yīng)位置上。Experts say the

9、re are several ways to deal with stress. They include deep breathing and a method of guided thought called meditation. They also include exercise, eating healthy foods, getting enough rest and balancing the time 16 ( spend)working and playing.Exercise is one of _17_ most effective stress-reduction m

10、easures. Running, walking or playing sports causes physical changes 18 make you feel better. Exercise also improves the body's defense system 19 disease. And studies have found that 20 helps protect against a decrease in mental ability.Doctors say deep, slow breathing is also helpful. Many _21_(

11、medicine ) studies have shown that clearing the mind through quiet meditation_22_ (help ) you become calm. This causes lower blood pressure, reduces muscle tension 23 decreases heart rate.Experts also say keeping stress to yourself can make problems 24 ( bad ). Researchers have linked the failure 25

12、 identify and express emotions to many health conditions. These include eating disorders, fear disorders and high blood pressure. （160） 閱讀（共兩節(jié)，滿分50分）第一節(jié)閱讀理解（共20小題；每小題2分，滿分40分）閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的A、B、C和D項(xiàng)中，選出最佳選項(xiàng)，并在答題卡上將該項(xiàng)涂黑。A I had the meanest mother in the world. While other kids ate candy for breakfast,

13、I had to have cereal, eggs and toast. Others had cokes and candy for lunch, while we had to eat a sandwich. As you can guess, my supper was different than the other kids. But at least I was not alone in my suffering. My sister and two brothers had the same mean mother as I did.My mother insisted on

14、knowing where we were at all times. She had to know who our friends were and what we were doing. We had to wear clean clothes every day. Other kids always wore their clothes for days. We reached the height of disgrace because she made our clothes herself, just to save money.The worst is yet to come.

15、 We had to be in bed by 9:00 each night and up at 7:45 the next morning. So while my friends slept, my mother actually had the courage to break Child Labor Law. She made us work. I believed she lay awake all night thinking up mean things to do to us. Through the years, our friends report cards had b

16、eautiful colors on them, black for passing, red for failing. My mother, however, would merely be content with black marks. None of us was allowed the pleasure of being a dropout.She forced us to grow up into educated and honest adults. Using this as a background, Im now trying to bring up my three c

17、hildren. Im filled with pride when my children think I am mean because now I thank God every day for giving me the meanest mother in the world.26. From the passage we can learn that the writers mother was _.A. not generous at all B. very strict with her childrenC. very mean with money matters D. ver

18、y cruel to her children27. Which of the following things did the writer hate to do most? wA. Eating differently from other kids. B. Wearing clean clothes made by motherC. Going to bed early and getting up early D. Letting mother know where they were28. It can be inferred from the passage that_.A. th

19、e writer worked hard and usually got good grades in studiesB. mother was punished for breaking the Labor LawC. all the other kids studied better than the writerD. the writers family lived a miserable life29. Which of the following statements is Not true according to the passage ?A. Mother practised

20、economy in running her homeB. The writer is very thankful for her motherC. The writer is severe with her children when bringing them upD. The wrier has a deep hatred for her mother30. The passage was written in a way of _ tone. A. humorous B. hateful C. ridiculous D. critical BSydneyA shark savaged

21、a schoolboy's leg while he was surfing with his father at a beach in Sydney on February 23.It was the third shark attack along the coast of Australia's largest city in a month.The 15-year-old boy and his father were in the water off Avalon，on Sydney's northern beaches，around dawn when he

22、 was attacked. The city's beaches are packed with locals and tourists during the summer months. “The father heard a scream and turned to see his son thrashing(激烈扭動(dòng))about in the water，”police said. “Fortunately，the shark swam away and the boy was helped to the shore by his father.”Lifesaving Club

23、 spokesman Nick Miller said，“It got him around the top of his left leg and the father came and dragged him out of water.” He said the boy was bleeding heavily when he was brought to the shore. “There was a lot of pain，as you can imagine. ”The teenager was airlifted to hospital for treatment for leg

24、injuries. Police said the bites “cut through to the bone”，but the boy did not app ear to have sustained any fractures (骨折)He was in a stable condition now. Several beaches were closed after the attack. Water police and lifeguards were searching for the shark，while police hoped to identify its specie

25、s by the shape of the bite marks. But they said it was too early to say what type of shark attacked the boy. “I don't even know if he saw it，”Miller said. Many shark species live in the waters off Sydney's beaches，but attacks on humans are still relatively rare. However，there were two attack

26、s on successive days earlier this month，one on a navy diver in Sydney harbor，not far from the famous Opera House，and  the other on a surfer at the city's world-famous Bondi beach. Fishermen say shark numbers are on the rise. There is a ban on commercial fishing in the harbor，which has incre

27、ased fish stocks. Marine experts also claim environmental protection has created a cleaner environment，attracting sharks closer to the shore as they chase fish. Many shark species，including the Great Whitethe maneaters made famous in Steven Spielberg's Jawsare protected in Australian waters.31Th

28、e report mainly tells us _.Ashark attacks on humans are on the riseBsharks attacked humans three times in one monthCa boy was attacked by a shark at a Sydney beachDshark numbers are increasing in the waters off Sydney's beaches32The underlined word “savaged” in the first paragraph probably means

29、 “_” AattractedBdragged Cbit                     Dpacked33What do we know about the city of Sydney from the passage? AIt is one of the largest cities in Australia. BSydney harbor is not far from the f

30、amous Opera House. CThere are many locals and tourists on its coast all the year round. DThere are few shark species in the waters off Sydney's beaches.34About the injury of the boy we know that _. Ahe was losing much blood when he was dragged out Bhe was very nervous when he was sent to hospita

31、l Che may be in danger of losing his leg Dhe was injured in the right leg35All the following  are the causes of Australia's sharks' increasing EXCEPT that _. Aenvironmental protection has created a cleaner environment Ba ban on commercial fishing has increased fish numbers Cmany shark s

32、pecies are protected in Australian waters Dthe film Jaws has made the Great White famousCShe is quiet, soft-spoken and has a kind face and a strong heart. She is my mom, Lili.When I was nine, Lili quitted her job and started her own business. She said she didnt want to stay at home and work as a hou

33、sewife: “Its a waste of life.” Lili became so busy that she spent less and less time with me. She didnt help me with my schoolwork. It was, in her words, “so that you can develop your independence”. We quarreled because she rarely showed up at parents meetings.Like mother, like daughter. I have many

34、 things in common with Lili. I want everything to be under control. I want to be perfect and I dont expect other people to help me. I push myself hard to achieve my goals.After I started to go to high school, Lili and I were too busy to communicate much with each other.In biology class I began to be

35、 depressed. When the teacher showed us a picture of a butterfly, I was scared and screamed. I had a vision of thousands of butterflies flying toward me.That night I told Lili about it. The next morning, I saw that she had red eyes with black circles around them.She took me to see a therapist (治療師).

36、Three hours later, the therapist told Lili that my life was like a wheel spinning (旋轉(zhuǎn)) faster and faster and that was the reason for what had happened to me. I only realized it when my body couldnt stand the pressure anymore. At these words, Lili burst into tears. “Its all my fault, shes just a kid

37、and I didnt have time to take care of her.” To be honest, I had never seen Lili cry before.After that, Lili began to spend more time at home, cooking and dragging me to do sports. I realized she was the one who would always be there when I was in real trouble. No mom is perfect, but she is the one w

38、ho really cares about her kid. (351) 36. Lili quitted her job and started her own business because _.A. she wanted to make more moneyB. she was not willing to look after meC. she didnt want to waste her lifeD. she likes keeping busy37. We quarreled because _.A. she began to spend less and less time

39、with meB. she didnt help me with my schoolwork.C. she seldom attended the parents meetings in my school.D. Lili and I were too busy to communicate much with each other.38. What can we learn from the passage?A. Most women dont want to be a housewife.B. Most children want their mothers to accompany th

40、em at home. C. We need to understand our mothers busy life.D. Although mothers are not perfect, they all love the children39. Which of the following statements is WRONG?A. Lili is a quiet, strong-willed woman.B. Lili began to spend more time at home after visiting the therapist.C. I was scared and s

41、creamed in biology class because I hate butterflies.D. I only realized my life was like a wheel when my body couldnt stand the pressure anymore.40. What is the best title for the passage? A. Mom Does Care. B. A Busy but Successful Mother.C. Change From Mother to Businessman. D. A Students Opinion on

42、 Mother.D Nobody knows for absolute certainty all the details of the life of Aesop. However, scholars have been working to established some facts and this is the brief story of Aesop as it is accepted today. Aesop was born a slave around the year 620 B.C. In Ancient Greece, it was a privilege and tr

43、adition of freedmen to be interested in public affairs, so Aesop worked hard to raise himself from a servile slave's position to a high position of renown. He was a thinker and philosopher and eventually became widely admired. Aesop was a smart man and a good speaker. He liked to learn and to al

44、so teach people, so he traveled through many countries. He came to Sardis, the capital of the famous king Croesus of Lydia who was a patron of learning and learned men. Croesus was so impressed by Aesop that he invited Aesop to permanently reside at Sardis. The king hired Aesop to do diplomatic gove

45、rnment work such as trying to establish peace between the various republics of Greece. Aesop reconciled the inhabitants of these cities by telling his wise fables. It was on one of these ambassadorial missions that Aesop was killed. Croesus had sent him to Delphi with lots of gold which was to be di

46、stributed among the citizens. After talking with the people of Delphi, Aesop got so mad at the citizens because of their covetousness. He refused to divide the money and instead sent it back to his master. The Delphians were so mad they executed Aesop as a public criminal. As it often happens in Gre

47、ek history, the Delphians were visited by a series of calamities as a sort of retribution for Aesop's death. This is where the phrase "the blood of Aesop" originated. The saying means "wrongful deeds will not go unpunished". In memory of Aesop, a statue was erected in Athens.

48、 The statue was created by the famous Greek sculptor, Lysippus.41. Why did Aesop work so hard? A. Because he wanted to be an official. B. Because he desired to join in public affairs. C. Because he wanted to make more money. D. Because he wanted to write wise fables.42. According to Paragraph 3, Aes

49、op traveled through many countries to _.A. spread knowledge B. seek help C. admire the scenery D. collect facts43. Croesus hired Aesop to _. A. establish relations with other republics B. handle interal affairs of Lydia C. be in charge of his wealth D. publish the neighboring republics of Greece44.

50、Which of the following word can best describe Croesus? A. Strong-willed. B. Generous. C. Adventurous. D. Knowledgeable.45. The phrase “the blood of Aesop” probably means “_”. A. No pains, no gains. B. Well begun is half done. C. Its no use crying over spilt milk. D. Wrongful deeds will not go unpuni

51、shed.第二節(jié)信息匹配（共5小題；每小題2分，滿分10分）閱讀下列應(yīng)用文及相關(guān)信息，并按照要求匹配信息。首先， 請(qǐng)閱讀下面招聘信息：A. Sales Manager Requirement: Minimum of 2-year sales experience; University / College degree; Good command of English; Excellent communication skills; Responsible, patient, energetic, enthusiastic; Customer service, teaching experie

52、nce is preferred; Basic office computer skills ( Excel, Word, E-mail).B. Project Management Assistant Requirements: Good English and computer skills; Related working experience is a must; Patient, careful, supportive; Strong team spirit.C. English Teacher Requirements: Universiy degree or above in E

53、nglish major; Eager to learn and open-mind with creativity; With deep understanding and respect for different cultures.D. Marketing Assistant Requirements: College degree or above with good English (speaking and writing) skills; With basic ideas of sales and marketing; Working experience is not nece

54、ssary; Good communication and presentation skills;E. Accountant Requirements: College degree or above in finance area; Good English and computer skills; Good sense of finance management; At least two years of experience as an accountant in an international organization is a must; Self-management, ha

55、rd-working, independent and able to deal with pressure.F. Nurse Requirements: College degree or above in medicine area;Good communication and nursing skills;Good sense of responsibility; At least two years of experience as a nurse in a big hospital; Patient, careful, polite, hard-working.請(qǐng)閱讀下列職位申請(qǐng)者的

56、信息，然后匹配申請(qǐng)者和合適的招聘信息。46. Harry Evans graduated from the University of Oxford. At the university, he majored in English Literature, and got a Bachelors degree.47. Jack Blunkett has been an accountant in an international company for four years after graduating from the Finance University, and he is good

57、 at English and computer.48. Peter Hessler is a manager of an international company, and his duty is to sell the products of the company.49. Thomas Wright got a masters degree. His spoken English is excellent, but he hasno working experience. He is good at writing and communication.50. Alice Elizebeth has worked in a