1、2011-2012学年广东罗定市多校联考高二下学期期中质量检测英语试卷与答案（带解析） 完型填空 I can still remember when I met my best friend She had just moved into the neighborhood and her grandmother brought her down to 1 me I hid behind my mother she hid behind her grandmother， 2 to look at each other Soon we lost the 3 and started playing
2、with each other In the 7th grade， I first intentionally distanced myself from her At that time, she was 4 family problems and I deserted her to be with me because she got _ 5 than ever before None of my new friends liked her as much as I did because they knew she had_ 6 However， every summer we coul
3、dalways sit at each others house and watch soap operas， and talk about all the boys we liked It was last year when I noticed the problem I guess I was too devoted in high school to 7 she needed someone there for her Anyway， she made a new best friend and so did I Then I didnt know why， but she start
4、ed cutting herself! She then was diagnosed（诊断） with clinical depression At first， I was very 8 ，but we still stayed in _9_ I wanted to be there for her since her new best friend basically 10 _ her and people were calling her 11 Yesterday she came to me and said： “I never knew what a best friend was
5、until you were the only person that would stop me cutting I 12 you so much， and you didnt even know you were _13 me ” We both cried And a kind of 14 that I learn from my life so far is never to give up on your friends Even if they arent as warm as others， or people think they are crazy， they need so
6、meonethere If you desert them， you will only be 15 yourself. 【小题1】 A follow B meet C join D support A scared B annoyed C worried D delighted A temper B interest C confidence D shyness A taking up B getting through C going through D making up A happier B cooler C stronger D cleverer A problems B shor
7、tcomings C partners D disabilities A admit B accept C consider D realize A calm B considerate C upset D helpful A place B touch C control D mood A confused B bothered C reminded D deserted A crazy B stubborn C clumsy D stupid A expect B influence C appreciate D demand A urging B blaming C helping D
8、hurting A honour B favor C pleasure D lesson A uncomfortable B successful C guilty D reliable 答案： 【小题 1】 B 【小题 2】 A 【小题 3】 D 【小题 4】 C 【小题 5】 B 【小题 6】 A 【小题 7】 D 【小题 8】 C 【小题 9】 B 【小题 10】 D 【小题 11】 A 【小题 12】 C 【小题 13】 C 【小题 14】 D 【小题 15】 C 阅读理解 How I Turned to Be Optimistic I began to grow up that wi
9、nter night when my parents and I were returning from my aunts house, and my mother said that we might soon be leaving for America. We were on the bus then. I was crying, and some people on the bus were turning around to look at me. I remember that I could not bear the thought of never hearing again
10、the radio program for school children to which I listened every morning. I do not remember myself crying for this reason again. In fact, I think I cried very little when I was saying goodbye to my friends and relatives. When we were leaving I thought about all the places I was going to see-the stran
11、ge and magical places I had known only from books and pictures. The country I was leaving never to come back was hardly in my head then. The four years that followed taught me the importance of optimism, but the idea did not come to me at once. For the first two years in New York I was really lostha
12、ving to study in three schools as a result of family moves. I did not quite know what I was or what I should be. Mother remarried, and things became even more complex for me. Some time passed before my stepfather and I got used to each other. I was often sad, and saw no end to the hard times. My res
13、ponsibilities in the family increased a lot since I knew English better than everyone else at home. I wrote letters, filled out forms, translated at interviews with Immigration officers, took my grandparents to the doctor and translated there, and even discussed telephone bills with company represen
14、tatives. From my experiences I have learned one important rule: almost all common troubles eventually go away! Something good is certain to happen in the end when you do not give up, and just wait a little! I believe that my life will turn out all right, even though it will not be that easy. 【小题 1】
15、How did the author get to know America A From her relatives. B From her mother. C From books and pictures. D From radio programs. 【小题 2】 Upon leaving for America the author felt_. A confused B excited C worried D amazed 【小题 3】 For the first two years in New York, the author _. A often lost her way B
16、 did not think about her future C studied in three different schools D got on well with her stepfather 【小题 4】 What can we learn about the author from Paragraph 4 A She worked as a translator. B She attended a lot of job interviews. C She paid telephone bills for her family. D She helped her family w
17、ith her English. 【小题 5】 The author believes that_. A her future will be free from troubles B it is difficult to learn to become patient C there are more good things than bad things D good things will happen if one keeps trying 答案： 【小题 1】 C 【小题 2】 B 【小题 3】 C 【小题 4】 D 【小题 5】 D The UK has a well-respec
18、ted higher education system and some of the top universities and research institutions in the world. But to those who are new to it all, sometimes it can be confusing. October is usually the busiest month in the college calendar. Universities have something called Freshers Week for their newcomers.
19、Its a great opportunity to make new friends, join lots of clubs and settle into university life However, having just left the comfort of home and all your friends behind, the prospect（前景） of meeting lots of strangers in big halls can be nerve-wracking（令人头痛的） . Where do you start Who should you make
20、friends with Which clubs should you join Luckily, there will be thousands of others in the same boat as you worrying about starting their university social life on the right foot. So just take it all in slowly. Dont rush into anything that youll regret for the next three years. Here is some top advi
21、ce from past students on how to survive Freshers Week： Learn rules. Make sure you know British social etiquette（礼节） . Have a few wine glasses and snacks handy for your housemates and friends. Be kind. Sometimes cups of tea or even slices of toast can give you a head start in making friends. Be socia
22、ble. The more active you are, the more likely youll be to meet new people than those who never leave their room. Bring a doorstop. Keep your door open when youre in and that sends positive messages to your neighbors that youre friendly. So with a bit of clever planning and effort, Freshers Week can
23、give you a great start to your university life and soon youll be passing on your experience to next years new recruits 【小题 1】 Which of the following statements is FALSE according to the passage？ A October is generally the busiest month for universities B Its a good idea to have a doorstop. C A bit o
24、f planning can make Freshers Week easier. D The first week of your every year at university is called Freshers Week 【小题 2】 The underlined word “recruits” in the last paragraph refers to A courses B freshers C neighbors D challenges 【小题 3】 We can infer from the 4th paragraph that A the newcomers usua
25、lly miss the days living at home B most of the students in the UK spend three years in universities C many freshers are worried about how to fit university life D all the new students will make new friends and join certain clubs 【小题 4】 Why does the author suggest having wine glasses and snacks handy
26、？ A To pass the busy university life B To help make friends with other freshers C To show yourself a drinker as others D To pass the time in a happy way 【小题 5】 The main purpose of the passage is to A tell the newcomers how to make a new start in universities B introduce something about higher educat
27、ion system of the UK C discuss something about the Freshers Week in the UK D advise the freshmen how to behave well in the beginning 答案： 【小题 1】 D 【小题 2】 B 【小题 3】 C 【小题 4】 B 【小题 5】 A Is war unavoidable Can war be prevented History tells that there were wars, great or small, in every century, in every
28、 decade. Throughout the ages, from the Stone age to the Atomic Age, men have been fighting, first with swords and shields(盾 ), then with guns and cannons, and now, hydrogen bombs and missiles are used for military purpose. But, in spite of all these, it is still my belief that war can be prevented a
29、nd peace can be won, but it requires the effort of every one of us. I am sure that we would not like to experience another world war. If it ever happens, two-thirds of the world and much of the civilization which men have gained through time, patience and effort will be destroyed. Will then the rema
30、ining one-third of the world be able to survive on its own Our task now is not to blame the past, but to plan for the future. If there is peace in the world, men can use their rockets to explore the mystery of space, their submarines to explore the depth of the sea, their missiles to deliver mails a
31、nd their fine equipment to penetrate(穿透 ) the jungles of Africa, instead of using them military. Governments can use their money to build more schools, so that more children can be educated to be useful citizens. Scientists can use atomic energy to propel (推动 ) steamships and planes. They can also d
32、esign new machines to increase the production of goods and thus improve the way of living of the people. How can a peaceful world be achieved It requires, in my opinion, the understanding and friendship between all people from all nations. Let no one suffer discrimination by reason of color, race, r
33、eligion, or national origin. Let the rich support the poor and the strong help the weak. We know that neither peace nor such a dream world can come true in a day or a month. It may even take decades or centuries. But let us plan and begin now. 【小题 1】 The best title for this passage is _. A The Past
34、and the Future B To Die or To Survive C War and Peace D Understanding and Friendship 【小题 2】 In the writers opinion, _. A it is too difficult to achieve peace B peace can be won through the efforts of all human beings C another world war is inevitable D wars will always exist in the world 【小题 3】 We c
35、an infer from the passage that _. A wars were not expensive in the past B wars can promote the development of weapons C things for military use can be transformed to peaceful use D as long as there are wars, peoples way of living cannot be improved 【小题 4】 What should we do to achieve peace A Spend m
36、ore money educating children. B Stop military exploration C Call on people to help each other D Act from right now on. 【小题 5】 Which word can best describe the writers picture of the future of the world A Optimistic B Pessimistic C Imaginative D Disappointing 答案： 【小题 1】 C 【小题 2】 B 【小题 3】 C 【小题 4】 D 【
37、小题 5】 A 【小题 1】标题题。文章主要论述了战争的可能性以及为了和平我们该怎办麽办，所以选 C项。 【小题 2】细节理解题。结合 but it requires the effort of every one of us. It requires, in my opinion, the understanding and friendship between all people from all nations.和 We know that neither peace nor such a dream world can come true in a day or a month. I
38、t may even take decades or centuries可知答案：。 【小题 3】推理判断题。结合第 5段 If there is peace in the world, men can use their rockets to explore the mystery of space, their submarines to explore the depth of the sea, their missiles to deliver mails and their fine equipment to penetrate(穿透 ) the jungles of Africa,
39、 instead of using them military可知军事设备可用于和平用途。 【小题 4】细节理解题。结合最后一段 But let us plan and begin now. 可知答案：。 【小题 5】作者态度题。结合第一段的 it is still my belief that war can be prevented and peace can be won和作者的语气可知作者对将来的和平持乐观态度。 Due to the increasing number of violence acts produced in schools all over the world， m
40、ore and more parents prefer to have their children educated at home rather than at school. This way they can assure their safety and well-being， although teachers and school representatives are trying to improve the situation in schools by increasing the number of the persons in charge with the safe
41、ty of the students The main reason for violence acts are the films and cartoons that fill the childrens time They want to do everything they watch on TV and never think at the consequences， and they may hurt a classmate or a teacher On the other hand, parents are not fully satisfied with the childre
42、ns results obtained in classes and they consider private classes would have better results When a teacher has to watch 30 students in class he cant probably see what each of them is doing， how he is writing， or if he understands the explanations At home the teacher can explain in details everything
43、the child doesnt understand as many times as he considers proper And many times the child grows fond of the teacher at home， who becomes his best friend， and who helps him whenever he needs someone to talk to However, the best solution would be a mixture between the education received at school and
44、that at home， because school makes children communicate and socialize Keeping a child at home for fear there might happen something bad to him only makes the childs character weak and prevents him from knowing what real life is Staying in a crystal ball only does harm to the child All in all schools
45、 have been created to help children， not to harm them， so its best to keep children in these special places， where they learn， laugh， have fun and make new friends 【小题 1】 The writers purpose in writing the text is to A teach parents the ways to keep theft children safe B show solutions to developing
46、 childrens character C explain the main reason for violence acts in schools D analyze an education problem and give opinions 【小题 2】 Parents prefer to have their children educated at home because the following EXCEPT that_. A More and more violence acts occur in schools B Parents want to improve thei
47、r Childrens grades C Parents are concerned about their childrens safety D The education system is far from satisfactory 【小题 3】 What does“a crystal ball”in the passage refer to A A toy that can be used for entertainment B A safe and comfortable environment C An object that is made of crystal D A setb
48、ack that is hard to overcome 【小题 4】 We call infer from the passage that A violence TV programs have bad effects on childrens behavior B The teacher at home is more patient than the teacher at school C Children today are weak from lack of sense of right and wrong D There are too many students in class for a teacher to teach 【小题 5】 Which of the following might be the best title of the passage A Advantages and Disadvantages of Private Classes B Who is to Blame, Parents or Schools C Which is Better, School Stud
