2012廣州市普通高中畢業(yè)班綜合測試(一)英語試題及答案

1、試卷類型：A2012年廣州市普通高中畢業(yè)班綜合測試(一)英 語20123本試卷共9頁，三大題，滿分135分。考試用時120分鐘：注意事項：1. 答卷前，考生務(wù)必用2B鉛筆在“考生號”處填涂考生號。用黑色字跡的鋼筆或簽字筆將自己所在的市、縣/區(qū)、學校以及自己的姓名和考生號、試室號、座位號填寫在答題卡上。用2B鉛筆將試卷類型是（A）填涂在答題卡相應(yīng)位置上。2. 選擇題每小題選出答案后，用2B鉛筆把答題卡上對應(yīng)題目選項的答案信息點涂黑，如需改動，用橡皮擦干凈后，再選涂其他答案，答案不能答在試卷上。3. 非選擇題必須用黑色字跡鋼筆或簽字筆作答，答案必須寫在答卷紙各題目指定區(qū)域內(nèi)相應(yīng)位置上；如需改動，先

2、劃掉原來的答案，然后再寫上新的答案；不準使用鉛筆和涂改液：不按以上要求作答的答案無效。4. 考生必須保持答題卡的整潔。考試結(jié)束后，將試卷和答題卡一并交回。I 語言知識及應(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l15各題所給的A、B、C和D項中，選出最佳選項，并在答題卡上將該項涂黑。The more accessible a company's services are, the more business it will do. Why are the same 1 not applied when it come

3、s to Internet websites then? A Hong Kong study has found that the local sites of two leading 2 , McDonald's and Motorola, are the most user-unfriendly of the 30 websites tested. The lack of3means they are not only losing customers, but 4 to meet their social responsibilities.In an ever-more Inte

4、rnet-connected world,5 are as important as physical shops or offices.They are6used as a way of banking, shopping and getting news. This is especially so for the disabled, who find it 7 to shop on-line than go to a store in person. A website that does not let them do this is the same as having a( n )

5、 "8 " sign on a door.In Hong Kong, it is 9 not to provide the disabled with access to schools and buildings, but at present there are no specific laws on Internet accessibility. However, companies are morally responsible for ensuring that their websites can be by people who are visually di

6、sabled or have difficulty walking around. Ideals for design have long been put forward by the World Wide Web Consortium, a global community working on open standards to 11 accessibility and development.Computer technology is 12 fast and it is now much easier to create websites that are 13 or all peo

7、ple, sighted or disabled.Companies should ensure that the designers of their websites 14 guidelines for accessibility.We should try to make our city as 15 as possible, on-line and off.1.A. data B. principles C. experiences D. technologies 2. A. companies B. products C. stores D. factories 3. A. powe

8、r B. study C. attraction D. access 4. A. deciding B. attempting C. failing D. stopping 5. A. computers B. hotlines C. signals D. websites 6. A. increasingly B. Possibly C. extremely D. randomly 7. A. cheaper B. safer C. easter D. quicker 8. A. waiting B. sale C. open D. closed 9. A. unreasonable B.

9、illegal C. unimportant D. impolite 10. A. found B. read C. known D. created 11. A. permit B. discover C. start D. ensure 12. A. weakening B. dropping C. changing D. flying 13. A. wonderful B. usable C. harmless D. profitable 14. A. follow B. write C. break D. Ignore 15. A. beautiful B. wealthy C. ac

10、cessible D. respectable第二節(jié)語法填空(共10小題，每小題15分，滿分15分) 閱讀下面短文，按照句子結(jié)構(gòu)的語法性和上下文連貫的要求，在空格處填人一個適當?shù)脑~或使用括號中詞語的正確形式填空，并將答案填寫在答題卡標號為1625的相應(yīng)位置上。A farmer once organised a competition between his dog and his rabbit. He dug a hole in one of his biggest fields, and hid a carrot and a bone in it. He wanted to see 16 a

11、nimal would find them first. The 17 ( cheer) and optimistic rabbit threw himself into looking for the carrot, 18 (dig) here and there, totally convinced that he would find it. But the dog, after sniffing around for a bit, 19 (lie) down and began to complain about how difficult it was to find one bon

12、e in such a big field. The rabbit dug 20 hours, and with every new hole the dog complained even more about how difficult this was, even for the rabbit. 21 the rabbit thought that each hole dug was one hole less that needed digging. When there was no place in the whole field 22 ( leave) to dig, the r

13、abbit dug a tunnel right to 23 the dog had been lying all the time. There he found the carrot and the bone. This is how the dog lost the game. He had come to 24 right place at the very beginning but failed to find the bone 25 he only complained and didn't try at all! 閱讀理解(共兩節(jié)，滿分50分)第一節(jié)閱讀理解(共20小題

14、；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項中，選出最佳選項，并在答題卡上將該項涂黑。ABeatrix Potter was a great English writer and artist, best known for her children's books featuring animal characters such as in the children's classic- The Tale of Peter Rabbit. Beatrix was born into a rich london-based family where s

15、he was tutored by very strict private teachers and so spent her youth isolated from other youngsters.During her youth she had a lot of pets and spent vacations in Scotland and also the Lake District. It was at the Lake District that she developed a love of wildlife. She studied the area's natura

16、l wonders carefully and painted them continuously. But her old-fashioned, Manchester¬born parents discouraged her intellectual improvement, thinking it inappropriate for a young lady. However, her study and watercolour paintings of wild mushrooms made her widely respected within the field of bi

17、ology. In her 30's, Beatrix Potter wrote the remarkably successful kid's book, The Tale of Peter Rabbit. Close to that time she became secretly engaged to her publisher Norman Warne. This caused a great disagreement with her parents, who did not approve of Beatrix getting married to somebody

18、 of lower social status. Sadly, Warne died before the marriage ceremony. Ultimately Beatrix Potter began writing and also illustrating (OO) kid's books full-time. Using profits from her books, Beatrix grew to become economically independent of her parents and was eventually in a position to buy

19、Hill Top Farm in the Lake District. She extended the property with additional purchases of neighbouring land over time. In her 40's, Beatrix married William Heelis, a local lawyer. She ended up becoming a sheep breeder and farmer while continuing to publish as well as illustrate books for childr

20、en. In all she authored 23 publications. Beatrix died on December 22, 1943, and left the majority of her property to the National Trust. Her books carry on selling well globally, in many different languages. Her stories have been retold in numerous formats including a ballet, movies, and cartoons. S

21、uch is her reputation, and that of the characters from her publications, that many Beatrix Potter statues have been created. These tiny Beatrix Potter statues which include pretty much all the actual characters in her publications have become highly valued by art collectors and fans of her literatur

22、e throughout the world. 26.What can we learn about Beatrix Potter's early life? A.She learned drawing skills from her tutors. B.She was very sociable and outgoing. C.She was greatly inspired by the beauty of nature. D.She was encouraged to think creatively and independently. 27.Why did Beatrix P

23、otter's parents oppose the idea of her marriage to Norman Warne? A.They did not believe she was mature enough to get married. B.They thought Warne was only interested in Beatrix Potter's wealth. C.They believed that the couple's characters were mismatched. D.They considered Warne to be t

24、oo common for their daughter. 28.According to the passage, which part of the UK did Beatrix Potter love most? A. Manchester. B. Scotland. C. The Lake District. D. London. 29.In which of the following areas did Beatrix Potter show an interest during her life? A.Writing, biology, farming. B.Drawing, n

25、ature, ballet. C.Movies, farming, drawing. D.Writing, mushrooms, travel. 30.What is the function of the last two paragraphs of the passage? A.To describe the consequences of Beatrix Potter's death. B.To present the lasting cultural influence of Beatrix Potter and her works. C.To show the changes

26、 in attitude towards Beatrix Potter's works over the past years. D.To criticise the commercialization of Beatrix Potter's characters since her death. BWhen movie star Scarlett Johansson was photographed runnmg m Los Angeles recently, she attracted a lot of attention, for the 27 -year-old act

27、ress was weanng Vibram FiveFingers, so called because they look more like gloves than shoes, with a space for each toe. Strange though they may look, these so-called barefoot shoes, which reproduce the effect of barefoot running but with less pain, are just one brand in a range of minimalist footwea

28、r. These super-thin sports shoes are causing a stir in the world of running and fitness. Why? Because some experts believe they could make you a better, more efficient runner and that traditional trainers could be doing you more harm than good. "Wearing a shoe that has lots of cushioning and su

29、pport affects the way your body naturally moves and studies suggest that this carries a higher risk of injury," explains Matt W allden, an athelete performance expert. "But with barefoot shoes, the foot can actually feel the firmness and shape of the ground, which allows your body to respo

30、nd effectively. " But before you rush out to invest in minimalist footwear, be careful. These kinds of shoes are not meant for everyone, or at least not straight away. "Ordinary sports shoes with support are good for beginners whose bodies are not used to the impact of running," expla

31、ins Patrick Davoren, former Olympic athlete. "If you are not in great condition, then running in minimalist footwear may cause injuries and will tum a lot of people off exercise and runnmg. If you are currently injured, and figures show that in any given year 65 % of all runners are, it can be

32、tempting to try anything that promises to get you back on the road, trail, or beach. But barefoot running is not a method of treating injury nor is it a magical way of suddenly turning you into a great athlete. Even if you're used to running, when you start using minimalist shoes you should buil

33、d up your distance gradually. Start off by doing just 10% of what you'd normally run and increase the distance by no more than 10% every week. And 11 word of warning - you may never have soft feet again! 31.The Vibram FiveFingers are shoes_. A.specifically designed for women B.that have lots of

34、cushion inside C.safest for people who enjoy sports D.that are much thinner than normal sports shoes 32.The underlined word" they" in paragraph 2 refers to_. A. experts B. feet C. shoes D. runners 33.According to Matt Wall den , the new shoes_. A.make feet more sensitive to the running sur

35、face B.will produce immediate improvements C.force your body to move less naturally D.increase the chances of getting hurt 34.The author suggests that new users of Vibram FiveFingers should_. A.run in the shoes every day at top speed B.begin with a shorter running distance than normal C.occasionally

36、 run barefooted to harden their feet D.make sure they are already very fit before using them 35.Where would you probably read this article? A. A travel book. B. A movie website. C. A sports magazine. D. A science journal. CThe dirty, homeless man sat on the pavement, staring at the stones. He though

37、t back more than twenty years to when he was a boy living in a small red brick house on this very street. He recalled the flower garden, the swing his dad made, and the bike he had saved up for months to buy. The man shrugged impatiently, for the brightness of those pictures hurt him, and his memory

38、 travelled on another ten years. He had a job by then, plenty of friends and started to come home less. He did not really want to remember those years, nor the day when, because of debts, he had gone home planning to ask for money. He felt embarrassed, but he knew exactly where his dad kept the mone

39、y. When his parents stepped out of the room, he took what he wanted and left. That was the last time he had seen them. Ashamed, he went abroad, and his parents knew nothing about the years of wandering or time in prison. But locked in his cell he often thought of home. Once free, he would love to se

40、e his parents again, if they were still alive, and still wanted to see him. When his prison time was up, he found a job, but couldn't settle. Something was drawing him home. He did not want to arrive penniless, so he hitchhiked most of the long journey back. But less than a mile from his destina

41、tion he started to feel sick with doubt. Could they ever accept this man who had so bitterly disappointed them? He spent most of that day sitting under a tree. That evening he posted a letter which, although short, had taken him hours to write. It ended with: I know it is unreasonable of me to suppo

42、se you want to see me . so it's up to you. I'll come early Thursday morning. If you want me home, hang a white handkerchief in the window of my old bedroom. If it's there, I'll come in; if not, I'll wave good-bye and go. And now it was Thursday morning and he was sitting on the p

43、avement at the end of the street. Finally he got up and walked slowly toward the old house. He drew a long breath and looked. His parents were taking no risks._. The man threw his head back, gave a cry of relief and ran straight through the open front door. 36.Why did the man shrug impatiently (para

44、graph 2) while he was thinking of his childhood? A. The thoughts made him angry. B.He felt he had wasted time. C. He was anxious to go home. D. The sweet memory caused him much pain. 37.Why did it take him hours to write the letter? A. He doubted if his parents still lived in that house. B. He had m

45、uch news to tell his parents. C. He felt ashamed to ask for forgiveness. D. He was longing to return home and felt excited. 38.In what order did the following events take place? a.He took the money from his parents. b.He bought a bicycle with his savings. c.He was sentenced to prison. d.He wrote the

46、 letter home. e.He sat on the pavement. f.He hitchhiked back home. A. b, a, c, d, e, f B. b, a, c, f, d, e C. a, c, b, d, f, e D. a, d, b, c, e, f 39.Which of the following best fits into paragraph 8? A.Every inch of the house was covered in white. Sheets, pillowcases and table clothes had been plac

47、ed on every window and door, making it look like a snow house. B.The house before him was just as he remembered: the red bricks, the brown door and nothing else. C.A colourful blanket was over the front door. On it, in large letters, was written, "Welcome home, son!" D.A police car was par

48、ked in the drive way, and two officers stood at the front door. 40.The best title of the passage is_. A. Sweet Memory B. White Handkerchief C. Abandoned Son D. Leaving Home DMany psychologists in the early twentieth century believed that humans use only 10 percent of their brains, and even the great

49、 Albert Einstein once wrote that most people use only a small portion of the grey matter between their ears. It's a theory that has often been put forward in television documentaries, magazines, advertisements and books over the past century. But nearly all scientists now agree the 10 percent th

50、eory is completely unfounded. In fact, they question how this figure was ever arrived at in the first place and what areas of the brain are supposed to be unneeded. The theory supposes that if 90 percent of the brain were removed, a person would still be able to function normally, while in reality i

51、t is known that damage to even a small area of the brain can result in extremely serious physical injury. In addition, most significant disorders of the brain involve very specific but varied areas of the brain. If the 10 percent argument were true, it's unlikely that so many problems would regu

52、larly occur in so many different areas. And if we use only 10 percent of the nerves in our brain, how would this be measured? Indeed, images of the brain in scans show that different parts of the brain are used for different activities and that many areas of the brain are used at the same time for s

53、ome complex activities or thought processes. Throughout the course of one day, most areas of the brain are active at some time, even during sleep. The 10 percent theory suggests that certain areas of the brain are not used, but scans show activities throughout the entire brain and not in any separat

54、e part. The final argument against the 10 percent theory is the fact that doctors carefully map the brain before removing brain cancers so that they don't affect other essential areas. From an evolutionary point of view, it's highly unlikely that our comparatively larger brains would have ev

55、olved from our ancestors if the extra areas were not needed. In fact, there is absolutely no evidence to support the 10 percent theory. 41.How did the 10 percent theory get such widespread popularity? A.It was promoted in various types of popular media. B.Albert Einstein argued strongly in support.

56、C.It was proven in scientific research. D.Few people could prove it wrong. 42.The underlined word "unfounded" is closest in meaning to_. A. undiscovered B. unproven C. unknown D. unnecessary43.Which of the following is true according to the writer? A.We use less than 10% of our brains. B.M

57、ost brain disorders affect the same part of the brain. C.The brain is less active during times of sleep. D.The 10 percent theory does not make evolutionary sense. 44.What can we infer from the passage? A.People today use more of their brain than in the past. B.Scientific opinion about the topic of brain use is equally divided. C.Our understanding of the brain has changed greatly