2011届高三重庆市主城八区高三第二次调研抽测英语试卷与答案.doc

1、2011届高三重庆市主城八区高三第二次调研抽测英语试卷与答案 单项选择 * In Sydney, theres only _ average of 23 days a year when _ sun doesnt shine. A the, the B an, / C an, the D the, / 答案： C Going to the dentist really frightens me. _. Dont be a chicken! A Come on B Fine C Go ahead D Poor you 答案： A Excuse me, sir, didnt you see the

2、 red light Sorry, my mind _ somewhere else. A has been wandering B was wandered C was wandering D has been wandered 答案： C The toughest thing about success is _ you have to keep on being a success. A why B when C what D that 答案： D The influence of this book might not have been reaching so far, _for M

3、r. William, who dared to publish it. A if had it not been B is it not being C had it not been D its only having been 答案： C My TV set doesnt work, the water tap is dripping and my car is still under repair! You sure _ bad luck these days. A had B will have C had had D are having 答案： D At one time, sh

4、e is fine, _ at another, she is abnormal. A and B or C but D so 答案： C We could have done something meaningful in the time it _ to watch that boring movie. A has taken B took C had taken D takes 答案： B The farmer used wood to build a house _ to store grain. A that B in which C which D what 答案： B The l

5、ittle girl _ a foreign language fairly quickly. A picked up B got up C stepped up D made up 答案： A _ a bike, she cycled home. A Bought B To buy C Being bought D Having bought 答案： D Lets take a coffee break, shall we I wish I _, but I have a really tight schedule. A can B shall C could D should 答案： C

6、Yesterday I took my car to the garage to have them _ the air-conditioner. A to check B checking C checked D check 答案： D _ it is so hot, I guess we cant do anything until after dark. A In case B Now that C Even if D As though 答案： B You look so angry. What happened _ Id rather not talk about it. A Not

7、hing. B All right. C Get away! D No way! 答案： A 完型填空 完形填空（共 20小题；每小题 1. 5分，满分 30分） 请阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从 3655各题所给的四个选项（ A、 B、 C和 D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项的标号涂黑。 Michael Oher lived alone with his father, and the two of them had a very special relationship. The father believed in encouragement. Though Michael

8、was the 36 of the class when he entered high school, his 37 continued to encourage him, but also made it very clear that he did not have to play 38 if he didnt want to. However, Michael loved football and was 39 to try his best at every practice. All through high school, he never 40 a practice or a

9、game, but remained a bench warmer(替补队员 ) all four years. His 41 father was always in the stands, with words of 42 for him. It was the end of the football season, and as Michael ran slowly onto the practice field shortly 43 the big final game, the coach met him with a telegram. Michael 44 the telegra

10、m and became deathly silenthis father died that morning, and the sad man left for 45 immediately. In the third quarter, when the team was ten points 46 , a silent young man eagerly 47 onto the sidelines. The coach and his players were shocked to see their team-mate back so 48 . “Coach, please let me

11、 49 . I have to play today,” said Michael. Feeling sorry for him, the coach 50 . Before long, nobody could believe their eyes. This small bench warmer played like a(n) 51 . He helped his team win finally. When the team was cheering for their 52 , Michael was sitting in the corner all alone. The coac

12、h came to him and said, “You were fantastic! Tell me 53 you did it ” Tears in eyes, Michael said, “Well, you knew my dad died, but did you know he was blind ” He 54 a smile, “Dad came to all my games, but today was the first time he could 55 me play, and I wanted to show him I could do it!” 【小题1】 A

13、strongest B smallest C biggest D youngest A coach B players C classmates D father A football B games C practices D basketball A required B determined C satisfied D reminded A failed B lost C missed D won A sympathetic B upset C faithful D optimistic A encouragement B judgment C wisdom D amusement A

14、after B since C towards D before A went through B turned over C got over D tore up A school B home C field D class A ahead B beside C behind D away A walked B ran C stepped D slipped A quietly B sadly C punctually D soon A go B fight C work D play A left B refused C agreed D cried A star B son C ama

15、teur D trainer A victory B award C memorial D unity A why B when C where D how A spread B skipped C forced D stopped A hear B see C feel D make 答案： 【小题 1】 B【小题 1】 D【小题 1】 A【小题 1】 B【小题 1】 C 【小题 1】 C【小题 1】 A【小题 1】 D【小题 1】 A【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 C【小题 1】 B【小题 1】 D【小题 1】 D【小题 1】 C 【小题 1】 A【小题 1】 A【小题 1】 D【小题 1

16、】 C【小题 1】 B 阅读理解 Suddenly all the lights on that crowded underground train went out. Then it stopped in that dark tunnel(隧道 ). We waited. We expected the lights to come on again soon. But nothing happened. Then I began to smell something. Yes, I could smell smoke. So I asked myself, “Is this train o

17、n fire ” People around me then began to cry out in fear. “The train is on fire!” they cried. Then the woman standing next to me suddenly fell on the floor. I realized she was overcome by the smoke. Then I saw flames appearing. “If something does not happen soon,” I said to myself, “I will be burnt a

18、live!” But as I stood there in the dark in that crowded burning train, I could see no way to escape. I thought, “No one can save me from certain death but God. Only God can make a way for any of us to escape death in this train.” Before the flames reached me, I found the open door and I climbed out

19、of the train into the dark tunnel. Then as quickly as I could, I ran from the burning train down the tunnel. Now as I ran I could hear hundreds of people that were locked in that burning train, crying out for help. I knew I could do nothing to help them, so I ran on. Then for two hours I kept walkin

20、g in that dark train tunnel. At last I saw a light in the distance. I asked myself “Why did God enable me to escape death ” I decided, “God must have a purpose for saving my life. He must want me to help other people experience what He could do for them.” 【小题 1】 What caused the woman next to me to f

21、all A The fire. B Fear. C The smoke. D Anxiety. 【小题 2】 The passengers failed to escape because _. A they didnt find the way out B they were too frightened to move C the fire and smoke were too much D too many people were in their way 【小题 3】 What would the author most possibly do after he saw the exi

22、t from the tunnel A Going home. B Blaming himself. C Calling reporters. D Returning to help. 【 小题 4】 Between which two paragraphs can the following paragraph be put I cried, “God, if it is not my time to die, please help me!” Then I heard a noise. It was like a door opening. It was on my right hand

23、side. So in the dark, I at once began to push my way forward to where that noise came from. A Between Paragraph 2 and 3. B Between Paragraph 3 and 4. C Between Paragraph 4 and 5. D Between Paragraph 5 and 6. 答案：【小题 1】 C【小题 1】 A【小题 1】 D【小题 1】 C Dear Abby, I am a very conservative woman. I dont drink,

24、 dance, wear makeups or pants. I enjoy the company of friends despite（尽管） our differences and thought they enjoyed mine. On our most recent outing, however, they laughed at my religious jewelry, commented on my “lack of fashion,” and made me feel guilty for not wanting to stay out late. Despite this

25、, they are great friends and would help me at the drop of a hat. I dont bring up their being overweight, or that I think some of the clothes they wear are ugly. I dont criticize them for sleeping around. I wish they would accept me for who I am. I am considering not going out with them the next time

26、 they ask, but I dont really want it to come to that. Any suggestions Just an Old -Fashioned Girl -_ Dear Old-Fashioned Girl, Just this: Its time for you to start cultivating relationships with people whose values are more like your own. The friends you have described may be lovely, but their commen

27、ts were out of line and folks are known by the company they keep. If you spend a lot of time with the women you have described, people will begin to make assumptions(臆断 ) about you. Abby 【小题 1】 The underlined word “conservative” is closest in meaning to _. A beautiful B old-fashioned C overweight D

28、ordinary-looking 【小题 2】 When did Old-fashioned Girl feel guilty A When her friends stayed out late. B When she stayed out late with her friends. C When she refused her friends request to stay out late. D When her friends refused her to stay out late with them. 【小题 3】 Which of the following could Old

29、-fashioned Girl most possibly agree to A It is easier to forgive an enemy than to forgive a friend. B Only your real friends will tell you when your face is dirty. C The friend is the one who knows all about you, and still likes you. D True friendship comes when silence between two people is comfort

30、able. 【小题 4】 According to Abby, its a good idea for Old-fashioned Girl to _. A talk with her friends B understand her friends C forgive her friends D break up with her friends 答案：【小题 1】 B【小题 1】 C【小题 1】 C【小题 1】 D Finding the right school for your child is a process. You will want to read about the sc

31、hool, talk to any friends who are involved in the school and, most important of all, visit the school. The first step in finding out about Indian Creek is to request an information packet. We will be happy to send you a packet containing a brochure(小册子 ), the fee structure and an application. The pa

32、cket should answer most of your general questions about the school. In order to get a true sense of Indian Creek School, you should come for an Admission Tour, which includes a personal meeting focusing on your child, a tour of the building and the classrooms, and a discussion of the curriculum(课程 )

33、. This visit is no less important if the child for whom you are seeking admission is a teenager than if he or she is a three-year-old one. Every school has a different “school climate.” If you visit two or three schools, you will notice that each “feels” different. You know your child best and you w

34、ill quickly develop a sense of whether a school is the right match or not. The initial point of entry for Indian Creek Students is at the pre-kindergarten level for three year olds. Children must be three years old by August 31st. We also have major points of entry from grade six to grade nine. At e

35、ach of these levels, we open new sections and accept students in addition to those moving up from our own lower grades. There are scattered(零散的 ) openings available throughout the program due to attrition(学生流失 ). Once an opening occurs, students spend a day at ICS, part of which includes admission t

36、esting. 【小题 1】 You can NOT get to know about ICS by _. A getting an information packet B taking an admission tour C asking friends involved in ICS D taking an admission test 【小题 2】 During the Admission Tour, you can _. A having a meeting with the children B decide on the design of the classrooms C t

37、alk with the school about the courses D choose the weather suitable for study 【小题 3】 Which of the following is NOT accepted for ICS when there is no attrition A A boy who will be 3 years old by July. B A fifth grader originally studying in ICS. C An eighth grader from another school. D A fourth grad

38、er from another school. 【小题 4】 The text is intended for _. A teachers B parents C kindergarteners D school kids 答案：【小题 1】 D【小题 1】 C 【小题 1】 D【小题 1】 B Fly into Lisbon and spend a couple of days exploring the capital, which is a terrific bargain. In addition to some worthwhile and affordable dining and

39、 lodging(住宿 ) choices, must-see sights include the Romanesque Lisbon Cathedral, which dates back to the 12th century, and the Moorish Alfama quarter, with its markets and winding cobblestone streets. Take a taxi or bus to the Belm district, where youll find the Tower of Belm and the Jernimos Monaste

40、ry. After Lisbon, you can take a day trip, by train, to Sintra, a beautiful town nestled(依偎 ) against the hills about 20 miles west of Lisbon; its castle and palaces, like the Sintra National Palace and the Pena National Palace, are well worth a visit. To see the countryside, rent a car and drive so

41、utheast about 90 minutes to the Alentejo region. Base yourself in vora, an architectural precious stone. By foot, explore its winding cobblestone streets, fountains and whitewashed houses. Attractions include the Roman Temple of vora. And make sure to hear some fado, the traditional music of Portuga

42、l(葡萄牙 ). Alternatively, head north from Lisbon to Oporto, about three hours, and then east to the winemaking region of the Douro River Valley. In his article Portugal Old, New and Undiscovered, Frank Bruni wrote: “All around us mountains undulated(波动 ) into the distance. The slopes（斜坡） in the foregr

43、ound were an amazing patchwork of greens, reds, browns and grays, as if some grand hand had fashioned it into a picture on all that nature and agriculture can do.” 【小题 1】 You can NOT enjoy the beauty of _ in Lisbon. A the Sintra National Palace B the Moorish Alfama quarter C the Tower of Belm D Roma

44、nesque Lisbon Cathedral 【小题 2】 In Alentejo region, a tourist can _. A walk by the sea bare feet B appreciate traditional music C enjoy a good view of the city D buy some precious stones cheap 【小题 3】 Frank Brunis words help the readers to get a better picture of _. A. Douro River Valley B. Lisbon C.

45、Oporto 【小题 4】 The text is meant to _. A advise on travelling in Portugal B describe the beauty of Portugal C introduce the attractions in Lisbon D compare the city with the countryside 答案：【小题 1】 A【小题 1】 B【小题 1】 A【小题 1】 A Just as the worlds most respected scientific bodies have confirmed that the wor

46、ld is getting hotter, they have also stated that there is strong evidence that humans are driving the warming. Countless recent reports from the worlds leading scientific bodies have said the same thing. For example, a 2010 summary of climate science by the Royal Society stated that: “There is stron

47、g evidence that the warming of the Earth over the last half-century has been caused largely by human activity.” The idea that humans could change the planets climate may be counter-intuitive(与直觉不符的 ), but the basic science is well understood. Each year, human activity causes billions of tons of gree

48、nhouse gases to be released（释放） into the atmosphere. As scientists have known for years, these gases hold heat that would otherwise escape to space, wrapping the planet in an invisible blanket. Of course, the planets climate has always been changing thanks to “natural” factors(因素 ) such as changes in solar or volcanic（火山的） acti