浙江省溫州市2012屆高三上學(xué)期期末八校聯(lián)考英語試題

1、浙江省溫州市2012屆高三上學(xué)期期末八校聯(lián)考（英語）本試題卷分選擇題和非選擇題兩部分全卷共11頁滿分120分，考試時間120分鐘 請考生按規(guī)定用筆將所有試題的答案涂、寫在答題紙上 第卷 選擇題（共80分）第一部分：英語知識運用（共兩節(jié)，滿分30分）第一節(jié)：單項填空（共20小題；每小題0.5分，滿分10分）1. The big earthquake is _ terrible blow to Japanese and people from all over the world feel _ pity for them.A. the; / B. a; the C. a; / D. a; a2.

2、The new tax policy only affects people on yearly incomes over ￥120,000, _ the very rich.A. by the way B. as a result C. in other wordsD. as a manner of3. 2008 is a special number, _ I suppose, that will be remembered by the Chinese forever.A. which B. what C. one D. it 4. The money collected should

3、be made good use _ the people who suffered a lot in the earthquake.A. of helping B. to helping C. to help D. of to help5.What happened to the young trees we planted last week?The trees _ well, but I didnt water them.A. might grow B. neednt have grown C. would have grown D. would grow 6. _ makes me s

4、ick that she thinks so highly of herself.A.It B.ThatC. WhatD. This7. Ive always wanted a MP5 and Ive just saved enough money to buy_.A. it B.thatC. oneD. this8. Not only _ a promise ,but she also kept it.A. did she makeB.she madeC. does she makeD. had she made9. -How was the dance? -_.A. Thats OK.B.

5、Dont mention it.C. Id love to.D.It was so much fun.10. -He will be extremely angry at the news. -_.This is between you and me.A. It doesnt matter. B.Not at all.C. Its none of his business.D.Im sorry to hear that.11. H1N1 control and prevention is a to China as well as the whole world Asurprise Bchal

6、lenge Creaction Dthreat12. Guess what! I have got A for my term paper. Great! You _ read widely and put a lot of work into it. A. must B. shouldC. must have D. should have13. Could you turn the TV down a little bit? _. Is it disturbing you? A. Take it easy. B. Im sorry. C. Not a bit D. It depends14.

7、 You can only be sure of_ you have at present; you cannot be sure of something _ you might get in the future. A. that; what B. which; that C. /; that D. what; /15. John received an invitation to dinner, and with his work _, he gladly accepted it. A. finished B. finishing C. having finished D. was fi

8、nished16. He _ be really difficult at times even though he ,generally speaking, is a nice person. A. can B. should C. shall D. must17.According to the latest research, getting enough sleep is _ to maintaining good health and reducing stress.A. essential B. promising C. special D. sensible18. After s

9、everal rounds of competition, the little girl _ because of her excellent spoken English and quick response.A .put out B. picked out C. broke out D. stood out19. As a typist, the most important aspect of the job is to be able to type quickly and _.A. faithfully B. actually C. roughly D. accurately 20

10、. _what they say about me, Im going to continue my work. A. In terms of B. Regardless of C. Instead of D. In favor of第二節(jié)： 完形填空（共20小題：每小題1分， 滿分20分）閱讀下面短文，掌握其大意， 然后從41-60各題所給的四個選項（A、B、C和D）中，選出最佳選項，并在答題卡上將該選項標號涂黑。It was a Sunday in March and the heavy storm had lasted all night. The morning after the s

11、torm, 21 , was beautiful: blue skies, warm air and a calm, 22 sea touching the shore gently.My father realized it was a good day for 23 and invited my sister and me to go with him. On the road to the harbour we could see the terrible 24 on the coast, but the harbour itself was in fairly good shape.

12、25 , it was protected by the arms of a bay that had only one tiny 26 to the sea. We noticed two big humps(脊背) in the distance, 27 we got on board.On approaching them, we saw it was a mother whale with her baby. The storm must have driven them 28 the ocean into the bay, in which the 29 water was so b

13、adly polluted that nothing could 30 .The little baby whaleactually as big as our boatwas obviously 31 and could not move. The mother dived under the water and came up 32 , making big whirlpools(漩渦)and waves. “Shes trying to 33 her baby, but on the wrong side,” my father said. With our several gentle

14、 34 the big hump turned over and disappeared under water. Then it swam up right beside its mum. They struggled in their 35 attempts to escape but missed the exit and started heading in the 36 direction. We hurried up to the whales and tried to lead them 37 the bay channel. Slowly, they let 38 lead t

15、hem. Once they hit their first part of clean water flowing straight from the sea, the mum gave us a 39 with her tail and off they swam into the distance.That was the simple and lasting beauty of the day. Nearly four decades later, I still 40 fondly to that golden day at sea.21. A. thoughB. althoughC

16、. butD. anyhow22. A. invitingB. excitingC. disturbingD. demanding 23. A. cyclingB. climbingC. fishingD. travelling24. A. situationB. sceneryC. destructionD. stage25. A. In a word B. After all C. In shortD. Above all26. A. channelB. tunnelC. canalD. river27. A. becauseB. untilC. beforeD. as28. A. fro

17、mB. throughC. acrossD. throughout29. A. silentB. gentleC. quietD. still30. A. surviveB. flowC. liveD. secure31. A. escapingB. heldC. dyingD. stuck32. A. slowlyB. suddenlyC. steadilyD. surprisingly33. A. circleB. carryC. helpD. take34. A. pushesB. pullsC. pumpsD. struggles35. A. desperateB. pleasantC

18、. exhaustedD. diligent36. A. improperB. properC. rightD. wrong37. A. overB. aboveC. againstD. towards38. A. themB. usC. himD. themselves39. A. turnB. nodC. waveD. pat40. A. looked upB. looked forwardC. looked backD. looked through第二部分：閱讀理解（第一節(jié)20小題，第二節(jié)5小題；每小題2分，滿分50分）第一節(jié)：閱讀下列短文， 從每題所給的四個選項（A、B、C和D）中，

19、選出最佳選項， 并在答題卡上將該選項標號涂黑。AMen have always believed that they are smarter than women. Now, a study has found that while this is certainly true, men also have to deal with the fact that they are also more stupid than the fairer sex.In the study, scientists measured the IQ of 2500 brothers and sisters an

20、d they found an uneven number of men not only in the top two percent, but also in the bottom two percent.The study's participants were tested on science, maths, English and mechanical abilities.Though there were twice as many men as women in the smartest group, there were also twice as many men

21、among the dolts.The aggregate scores of men and women were similar.One of the study's authors, psychology professor Timothy Bates, said that the phenomenon may be because men have always been expected to be high achievers and women have been restricted to spend more time taking care of their hom

22、e."The female developmental program may be tilted more towards ensuring survival and the safety of the middle ground.," the Daily Mail quoted Professor Bates, of Edinburgh University, as saying.The research tallies with past results that men were more likely than women to receive first cla

23、ss University degrees or thirds and women secured the seconds.It has been said that men are more ready to take risk when it comes to academics. Women have always found to be steadier in their learning.A past study has shown that women are securing more firsts and seconds, while men are continuing to

24、 receive more thirds.The argument for the change is that the increase of coursework at the cost of exams favors women's steady approach.41. The purpose of the passage is to tell us that _. A. man are smarter then women B. man are more stupid the women C. a new fact about the IQ of men and women

25、has been foundD. men are more likely to receive first class university degrees42. According to Timothy Bates, less women are in the smartest group because _.A. they are born stupidB. they have to spend more time to tale care of their home than men C. they dont like to take risk D. they are not expec

26、ted to be high achievers43. The underlined word tallies with in the eighth paragraph means_. A. agree with B. deal with C. go against D. go with44. It can be inferred from the passage that_.A. Women are steadier in their learning.B. men are more ready to take risk in everythingC. women are securing

27、more firsts and seconds D. women are doing much better in academy45. Which of the following questions has NOT been discussed in the passage?A. Why are men smarter than women? B. Why are men more stupid than women?C. How does the result go along with the past research? D. How can we help the men in t

28、he bottom?BA long-term American study shows the importance of early education for poor children. The study is known as the Abecedarian(初步的) Project. It involved more than one-hundred young children from poor families in North Carolina.Half of the children attended an all-day program at a high-qualit

29、y childcare center. The center offered educational, health and social programs. Children took part in games and activities to increase their thinking and language skills and social and emotional development. The program also included health foods for the childrenThe children attended the program fro

30、m when they were a few weeks old until the age of five years. The other group of children did not attend the childcare center. After the age of five, both groups attended public school.Researchers compared the two groups of children. When they were babies, both groups had similar results in tests fo

31、r mental and physical skills. However, from the age of eighteen months, the children in the educational child care program did much better in tests. The researchers tested the children again when they were twelve and fifteen years old. The tests found that the children who had been in the childcare

32、center continued to have higher average test results. These children did much better on tests of reading and mathematics. A few years ago, organizers of the Abecedarian Project tested the students again. At the time, each student was twenty-one years old. They were tested for thinking and educationa

33、l ability, employment, parenting and social skills. The researchers found that the young adults who had the early education still did better in reading and mathematics tests. They were more than two times as likely to be attending college or to have completed college. In addition, the children who r

34、eceived early education were older on average, when their first child was born. The study offers more evidence that learning during the first months and years of life is important for all later development. The researchers of the Abecedarian Project believe their study shows a need for lawmakers to

35、spend money on public early education. They believe these kinds of programs could reduce the number of children who do not complete school and are unemployed.46. The Abecedarian Project has lasted_.A. almost one year B. about five yearsC. more than 20 years D. no more than 15 years47. Those who had

36、been in the child-care center_ compared with those who hadnt.A. have their children at later agesB. have no parenting or social skillsC. are poorer at reading and mathematicsD. get more help from other people48. What dont we know about the Abecedarian Project after reading the text?A. How important

37、early education is for poor children.B. What the children learned at the child-care center.C. How many children are involved in the Abecedarian Project.D. Whether lawmakers will spend money on public early education.49. The study if Abecedarian project shows that early education_.A. leads to a lower

38、 birthrateB. costs a lot of moneyC. is not important for later developmentD. can improve the life of poor childrenCNever-say-die AttitudeIn 1883, a creative engineer named John Roebling was inspired by an idea to build a spectacular bridge connecting New York with the Long Island. However, bridge bu

39、ilding experts throughtout the world thought that this was an impossible feat and told Roebling to forget the ideaIt just could not be done. It was not practicalIt had never been done before.Roebling could not ignore the vision he had in his mind of this bridge. He thought about it all the time and

40、he knew deep in his heart that it could be done. He just had to share the dream with someone else. After much discussion and persuasion he managed to convince his son Washington，an up-and-coming engineer, that the bridge in fact could be built.Working together for the first time, the father and son

41、developed concepts of how it could be accomplished and how the obstacles could be overcome. With great excitement and inspiration, and headiness of a wild challenge before them, they hired their crew and began to build their dream bridge.The project started well, but when it was only a few months un

42、derway a tregic accident on the site took the life of John Roebling. Washington was injured and left with certain account of brain damage, which resulted in him not being able to walk or talk or even move.“We told them so.”“Crazy men and their crazy dreams.”“Its foolish to chase wild visions.”Everyo

43、ne had a negative comment to make and felt that the project should be scraped since the Roeblings were the only ones who knew how the bridge could be built. In spite of his handicap, Washington was never discouraged and still had burning desire to complete the bridge and his mind was still as sharp

44、as ever.He tried to inspire and pass on his enthusiasm to some of his friends, but they were too daunted by the taskAs he lay on his bed in his hospital room，with the sunlight streaming through the windows, a gentle breeze blew the white curtains apart and he was able to see the sky and the top of t

45、he trees outside for just a moment. It seemed that there was a message for him not to give up. Suddenly an idea hit him. All he could do was move one finger and decided to make the best use of it. By moving this, he slowly developed a code of communication with his wife.He touched his wifes arm with

46、 that finger, indicating to her he wanted her to call the engineers again. Then he used the same method of tapping her arm to tell the engineers what to do. It seemed foolish but the project was under way again.For 13 years Washington tapped out his instructions with his finger on his wifes arm unti

47、l the bridge was finally completed. Today the spectacular Brooklyn Bridge stands in all its glory as a tribute of ones indomitable spirit and his determination not to be defeated by circumstances. It is also a tribute to the engineers and their team work, and to their faith in a man who was consider

48、ed mad by half the world. It stands too as a monument to the love and devotion of his wife who for 13 years patiently decoded the message of her husband and told the engineers what to do.Perhaps this is one of the best example of a never-say-die attitude that overcomes a terrible physical handicap a

49、nd achieves an impossible goal.50. Why did the bridge building experts think that Washingtons idea could not be done? A. because the poor technology at that time B. because it was not practical and on one had done it before C. because they didnt believe in John Roebeling D. because they didnt accept

50、 new ideas.51. What happed on the Rebellings when the project started only a few months? A. Washington died and Roebeling handicapped B. Roebeling died and Washington handicapped C. The Roebelings died D. the bridge collapsed52.What does the underlined word “scraped” in paragraph nine means? A. cont

51、inued B. given up C. insisted on D. disappeared53. Which of the followings are the right orders?a. John Roebeling had an idea to build a spectacular bridge connecting New York with the Long Island. b. John Roebeling died in an accident c. John Roebeling convinced his son to build the bridge with him

52、d. people laughed at the Roebelings for they couldnt continue their projecte. the bridge stands in all its gloryf. Washington.moved his finger with the help of his wife to make the project be under way againA. a b c d f e B. b a d c f e C. a d c b f e D. a c b d f e54. What made the Roebelings succe

53、ss?A. Their never-say-die attitude and the support of their familyB. Their devotion to building bridgeC. Their bravery and persistenceD. Their high skill in professionDRepressionToday, as I was relaxing at the beach, I couldn't help but eavesdrop（竊聽，偷聽） on a conversation four high school kids we

54、re having on the beach blanket next to me. Their conversation was about making a positive difference in the world. And it went something like this"It's impossible to make a difference unless you're a huge corporation or someone with lots of money and power," one of them said."

55、Yeah man," another replied. "My mom keeps telling me to move mountains to speak up and stand up for what I believe. But what I say and do doesn't even get noticed. I just keep answering to the man and then I get slapped back（山谷回聲） in place by him when I step out of line.""Rep

56、ression" another snickered.I smiled because I knew exactly how they felt. When I was their age, I was certain I was being repressed and couldn't possibly make a difference in this world. And I actually almost got expelled from（驅(qū)逐，開除） school once because I openly expressed how repressed I felt in the middle of the principals office.I Have A DreamSuddenly, one of the kids noticed me eavesdropping and smiling. He sat up, looked at me and