1、20102011 学年广东省广州市高二下学期期末教学质量检测（七区联考）英语卷 其他 What do you look for when you go shopping for clothes Do you choose something 【小题 1】 (fashion) or comfortable Do you like to look different Or do you wear the same clothes 【小题 2】 your friends Do you go for this years colours Is it the logo the company symbo
2、l that 【小题 3】 (catch) your attention Or maybe film stars are wearing these clothes 【小题 4】 helps you choose the clothes you like Everyone spends money on clothes, and everyone has their personal look. The best-known clothing companies sell their “designer” clothes all over the world. 【小题 5】 number of
3、 these big name companies is in fact very small, and the clothes they make are more expensive than the clothes made by some other companies less famous. 【小题 6】 , many people still prefer them to ordinary but comfortable clothes. Why Many young people today care about the way they look. They often bu
4、y “designer” clothes 【小题 7】 they think they look cool. Then the less famous co mpanies make clothes 【小题 8】 look the same. But they dont sell as well because they dont have the logo. People also think “designer” clothes are better made. For example, many people think the right 【小题 9】 (run) shoes will
5、 make you run faster or play better. Of course, this is not 【小题 10】 true. Its the training not the trainers or the equipments that improves your speed or your score. 答案： 【小题 1】 fashionable 【小题 1】 as 【小题 1】 catches 【小题 1】 What 【小题 1】 The 【小题 1】 However 【小题 1】 because 【小题 1】 which / that 【小题 1】 runnin
6、g 【小题 1】 always / actually / really / absolutely 完型填空 We have known for a long time that flowers of different plants open and close at different times of day. This is so 1 that there seems to be no need to ask the reason for it. Yet no one 2 understands why flowers open and close like this at partic
7、ular times. The process is not as 3 as we might think, as recent experiments have shown. In one study, flowers were kept in constant 4 . We might expect that the flowers, without any information about the time of day, did not open as they 5 do. As a matter of fact, they 6 to open at their usual time
8、. This suggests that they have some mysterious(神秘的 ) way of k nowing the 7 . Their sense of time does not 8 information from the outside world; it is, so to speak, inside them, a kind of “inner clock”. This 9 may not seem to be very important. However, it was later found that not just plants but als
9、o 10 , including man, have this “inner clock” which 11 the working of their bodies and influences their activities. Men, then, are also influenced by this mysterious 12 . Whether we wish it or not, it affects such things in our life as our need for sleep, our need for food. In the past, this did not
10、 really 13 because people lived in natural condition. In the 14 world, things are different; now there are spacemen, airplane pilots and, in ordinary life, a lot of people who have to work at night. It would be very 15 , then, to know more about the “inner clock”. Such things as flowers might help u
11、s understand more about ourselves. 【小题1】 A familiar B strange C similar D special A partly B personally C really D willingly A complex B simple C mature D meaningful A quietness B darkness C loneliness D sadness A finally B completely C physically D normally A refused B decided C continued D failed
12、A time B secret C process D study A deal with B add to C give away D depend on A discovery B activity C invention D method A beasts B animals C strangers D humans A controls B studies C measures D destroys A world B flower C power D experiment A happen B exist C matter D work A ancient B modern C wo
13、nderful D peaceful A hard B expensive C convenient D important 答案： 【小题 1】 A 【小题 1】 C 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 D 【小题 1】 C 【小题 1】 A 【小题 1】 D 【小题 1】 A 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 A 【小题 1】 C 【小题 1】 C 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 D 阅读理解 “Everybody in this city wants a car, and Im no exception. A car brings with it the freedom to
14、 travel”, said a friend of mine while reading a car magazine. I might not agree with him, but no doubt he was speaking for a rapidly growing number of middle-class Chinese. While it is true that all the waiting, walking, being part of a crowd, and sweating, are somewhat unpleasant, there are many pr
15、oblems which can arise when our lives rely too much on this invention. First of all, in terms of polluting the environment, driving a car is the worst act an average person can commit. Beijing now finds itself at the top of the list of the most polluted capital cities in the world with Mexico City i
16、n the second place. Research also shows that by 2010 around 90% of total pollutants in Shanghai have come from cars. These pollutions are extremely dangerous to our health. They can damage the lungs, cause cancer, and damage the brain. Apart from environmental problems, relying too much on cars also
17、 creates social problems such as traffic jams, road accidents, and noise pollution. The jeeps that proudly drive through the Hutongs in Beijing as if they are in a race often annoy me, and to make it worse, these drivers seldom respect cyclists. Of course, we cannot forget the convenience that cars
18、bring us when we need to travel far, but I often find it faster to cycle from one place to another within the city of Beijing, especially with the growing traffic jams. Since people travel further and more frequently than before, cars will certainly be important in the future. At the same time, howe
19、ver, let us work hard to make sure that this invention brings us a more convenient lifestyle rather than trouble and disease. Let us make good use of cars. 【小题 1】 What is this passage mainly about A Environmental problems. B Traffic jams in Beijing. C Problems brought about by cars. D Benefits of us
20、ing cars. 【小题 2】 The underlined word commit in Paragraph 2 has the close meaning as _ . A do something right or legal B do something wrong or illegal C do something good and meaningful D do something bad and meaningless 【小题 3】 What do we know about the author A The author doesnt want a car. B The au
21、thor agrees that a car offers freedom to travel. C The author suggests that we should rely on bicycles. D The author thinks that the invention of cars leads to many problems. 【小题 4】 In Paragraph 3, what does the author mean by saying “The jeeps often annoy me” A The author is troubled by the way jee
22、ps are driven in the Hutongs of Beijing. B The author thinks that Hutongs are too narrow for jeeps to drive through. C The author thinks that the jeeps are too noisy. D The author is worried that more accidents are caused by jeeps than any other cars. 【小题 5】 What is the authors idea in Paragraphs 4
23、and 5 A Cars are only convenient for people traveling far. B We should all give up cars and ride bicycles. C Cars have brought us more convenience than troubles. D We should choose between the car and the bicycle according to the situation. 答案： 【小题 1】 C 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 D 【小题 1】 A 【小题 1】 D During the
24、 twentieth century, cars, electric lights, space travel and amazing advances in medicine changed peoples lives. So what might this new century bring There are hundreds of predictions flying around lets have a light-hearted look at some of them. In a recent UK survey, teenagers were asked to make pre
25、dictions about the year 2020. One of the most common predictions was that school uniforms wont be around. They also predicted that both girls and boys will wear make-up more often, and more than 75% of men will wear skirts regularly. My dad is 65 next Saturday I think Ill buy him a skirt as a birthd
26、ay present and tell him hell soon be in fashion! Other predictions involve changing roles of men and women. By 2017, some people say that single men of working age will form more than 10% of all families. It is also predicted that washing powder advertisements will include more men because more of t
27、hem will do housework. Ill tell that to my husband when he gets home and see how keen he is to wash the dishes! Many predictions are about crime and safety problems. Some people think that crime will improve and the world will become a more peaceful place. Others believe that crime is going to worse
28、n and that people will stay at home becoming completely dependent on the Internet for shopping and work. It is also predicted that you will need an electronic card to get into parks as parents demand safe play areas for their children. This is old news for me - our local government is going to intro
29、duce one this summer. Technology is predicted to play an even more important role in our lives in the future. Some parents might have cameras at home so they can keep an eye on their children while they are out. Quick, kids, turn off the TV and do your homework! Heres another prediction. Researchers
30、 have concluded that cultural activity may add years to your life. The cinema, theatre and concerts may give us a longer life because they encourage strong feelings. Well, were watching Bridget Jones Diary this Friday night. Will that help us live longer Lets finish up with my favourite prediction.
31、In the future, elderly people are going to make up a larger proportion of the worlds population than ever before. In Britain, an estimated 100,000 people now in their thirties may live to be 100. And that includes me! Ill have a big, big party, I promise! 【小题 1】 The writers father _ . A has just tur
32、ned sixty-five B wears skirts C is very fashionable D is about to turn sixty-five 【小题 2】 Why might more men do housework in the future A Washing powder advertisements suggest it. B Men wont want to work in offices any more. C Traditional roles of men and women will change. D Women will refuse to was
33、h the dishes. 【小题 3】 According to the passage, people might _ , if crime worsens. A need electronic cards to get into their homes B stay at home and depend on the Internet C help to make the world a more peaceful place D work harder and make more money 【小题 4】 Which of the following is NOT true？ A It
34、s likely that the writer is to live to be 100. B The writer promises that she is going to hold a big, big party soon. C Without an electronic card, you cant get into a park freely in the future. D The writer holds a positive attitude towards the changes in the new century. 【小题 5】 From the passage, w
35、e may infer that the writer is probably _ . A a professional news reporter. B a young and attractive sales girl. C a middle-aged British housewife. D a responsible government official. 答案： 【小题 1】 D 【小题 1】 C 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 C One of the most famous buildings in the United States is Carnegie
36、Hall, the home of classical and popular music concerts in New York. Carnegie Hall is known not just for its beauty and history, but also for its amazing sound. It has been said that the hall itself is an instrument. It takes the music and makes it larger than life. Carnegie Hall is named after Andre
37、w Carnegie, who paid for its construction. He was a wealthy man who also gave a lot of money to schools and public libraries. Construction on Carnegie Hall began in 1890 and the official opening night was on May 5, 1891. The hall was owned by the Carnegie family until 1924 when it was sold to Robert
38、 E. Simon. The building became very old and in 1960, the new owner made plans to destroy it and build an office block. Isaac Stem led a group of people who fought to save Carnegie Hall and finally, the city of New York bought it for $5 million. It was then fixed up between 1983 and 1995. In 1986, pe
39、ople realized that Carnegie Hall had never kept proper records of its history. Advertisements and stories in newspapers about how Carnegie Hall needed help to recover its history led people to send in old concert programmes and information from all over the world. Over 12,000 concert programmes were
40、 received and with these it was possible to make a proper record of Carnegie Halls concert history. Carnegie Hall is actually made up of several different halls, but the Main Hall, now called the Isaac Stern Hall, is the most famous. Most of the greatest performers of classical music since the time
41、the hall was built have performed in the Main Hall, and its reception areas are decorated with signed photographs of these musicians. The hall itself can hold an audience of 2,804 in five levels of seating. Visitors to the top level have to climb up 105 steps to get there! Because the best and most
42、famous musicians of all time have played at Carnegie Hall, it is the dream of most musicians who want to be great to play there. This has led to a very old joke which is now part of Carnegie Halls history. Question: “How do I get to Carnegie Hall ” Answer: “Practise, practise, practise.” 【小题 1】 What
43、 do music lovers expect in Carnegie Hall A Musical concerts presented by first class performers. B Exhibits and photographs of historical events. C Musicians practicing for opportunities to play. D People dancing merrily at parties. 【小题 2】 What is the correct order of the following events a. Robert
44、E. Simon bought it in 1924. b. Carnegie Hall got its name. c. Carnegie Hall recovered its history. d. New York City paid $5,000,000 for it. e. Construction on Carnegie Hall began in 1890. A a; c; b; d; e; B e; d; c; a; b C e; b; a; d; c D a; e; c; d; b 【小题 3】 How long did it take Carnegie Hall to be
45、 fixed up A 9 years. B 10 years. C 11 years. D 12 years. 【小题 4】 How did Carnegie Hall recover its concert history A Through newspaper reports. B Through old concert programmes. C Through old photographs. D Through old jokes. 【小题 5】 Why do you think the Main Hall is now called the Isaac Stern Hall A
46、Because Isaac Stern is a famous musician. B Because Isaac Stern built the Main Hall. C Because Isaac Stern saved Carnegie Hall. D Because Isaac Stern made up the Carnegie Hall joke. 答案： 【小题 1】 A 【小题 1】 C 【小题 1】 D 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 C Against the supposition（假设） that forest fires in Alaska, Canada and S
47、iberia warm the climate, scientists have discovered that cooling may occur in areas where burnt trees allow more snow to mirror more sunlight into space. This finding suggests that taking steps to prevent northern forest to limit the release of greenhouse gases may warm the climate in northern regio
48、ns. Usually large fires destroyed forests in these areas over the past decade. Scientists predict that with climate warming, fires may occur more frequently over next several centuries as a result of a longer fire season. Sunlight taken in by the earth tends to cause warming, while heat mirrored bac
49、k into space tends to cause cooling. This is the first study to analyze all aspects of how northern fires influence climate. Earlier studies by other scientists have suggested that fire in northern regions speed up climate warming because greenhouse gases from burning trees and plants are released into the atmosphere and thus trap heat. Scientists f
