1、20112012 学年度湖北省武汉市部分学校高三新起点调研测试英语卷 其他 【小题 1】 Because I (经历过 ) the earthquake in Wenchuan, China before, I wasnt frightened this time in Japan. (experience) 【小题 2】 I was still sleeping (火灾突然发生了 ), and then it spread quickly. (brea k) 【小题 3】 (正如我提到的 ) in my last letter, we can make our dreams come tru
2、e by working hard. (mention) 【小题 4】 (每次他踢球时 ), the famous stat is watched by thousands of fans all over the world. (time) 【小题 5】 The sign says “Nobody but doctors or nurses (容许进入 ) the patients room.” (allow) 【小题 6】 On the table (有一只旧信封 ), which contains many photos. (lie) 【小题 7】 News came from the
3、school office (他已被录取 ) to Beijing University. (admit) 【小题 8】 (失业 ) doesnt necessarily mean that you are going to be a social failure. (be) 【小题 9】 I have reached a turning point (我必须决定 ) what to do and which path to take. (decide) 【小题 10】 If only she (朝前看 ) and planned better, then she wouldnt have b
4、een feeling so worried. (look) 答案： 单项选择 * When a couple falls into a divorce or separation, their child often has to make a big in his or her life. A promise B breakthrough C target D adjustment. 答案： D As we know, a schedule may be more appropriately expnessed and analyzed if it is put a graph. A in
5、 the direction of B in the process of C in the form of D in the shape of 答案： C Like most simple puzzles, it is easily , but putting it back together is something else. A taken apart B built up C set off D dealt with 答案： A I wasnt complaining. I expressed my surprise because I had never seen this hap
6、pen in that case before. A mostly B rarely C nearly D merely 答案： D In 1979, Adrian was so badly affected by his wifes death the he tried to drown his sorrow with alcohol. A drown B accumulate C settle D announce 答案： A Bending down, he the footprints that hadnt been blown away in the wind, concluding
7、 that they belonged to a wolf. A ignored B inspected C expanded D defended 答案： B The kitchen is often the busiest room in a household, so its important to make sure it well. A smoothes B functions C pays D measures 答案： B Though your status is permanent, your identification card is only for 20 years
8、and has to be renewed regularly. A valid B convenient C temporary D secure 答案： A When it comes to second hand cars, one has to be as as possible about the source and the condition of them. A cautious B patient C urgent D casual 答案： A He was arrested but was release very soon because of a lack of tha
9、t he was guilty. A doubt B conclusion C evidence D belief 答案： C 完型填空 Mearl Jacobs body was at the funeral home. The memorial service was 31 for the next day. We 32 in the family room to tell stories, sharing 33 of her. She had lived a life 34 with stories. Most people didnt know that she had worked
10、for thirty years at Rockwall International to help the homeless, or that 35 she really didnt care much for baseball, she loved listening to the 36 because her son loved baseball. Before long the 37 turned from stories about Mearl to stories of how she changed and 38 the lives in the room. Her daught
11、er Carol, said, “Just a few hours before Mom died she said she wanted to go home. I asked her if she 39 back to her apartment. She said, NO! I asked, Home in Heaven YES!” A series of love and 40 was realized that night. Mearl had lived a life that affected the young and old 41 . When she did so, you
12、 became a different person, a 42 and reformed person. She was 43 that way. She knew how to show the things that really 44 in the life. She 45 for values that she held dear and she always seemed to know how to influence people and to accept them “as is”. He grandkids talked of her 46 acceptance of th
13、em, no matter what. Some things have to be seen to be understood, such as love, forgiveness and acceptance. Mearl knew how to help you 47 . She had always shown total 48 to the family and friends to people. The next day Mearl was 49 the topic. We buried the body, but she lives in all those, present
14、and 50 . She is always there, giving and loving. 【小题1】 A canceled B ordered C set D left A gathered B waited C cried D consulted A dinner B memories C possessions D success A mixed B combined C compared D filled A unless B until C if D although A games B songs C operas D stories A argument B comment
15、 C background D conversation A rescued B shaped C lost D prevented A meant B moved C dated D went A curiosity B envy C kindness D sympathy A equally B hopefully C eventually D properly A happier B better C milder D ruder A interested B shocked C puzzled D gifted A lacked B troubled C mattered D admi
16、tted A made up B stood up C watched out D reached out A unnecessary B unusual C unconditional D unfamiliar A see B improve C explain D remove A appreciation B devotion C determination D operation A almost B still C ever D even A beyond B behind C within D outside 答案： 【小题 1】 C 【小题 1】 A 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1
17、】 D 【小题 1】 D 【小题 1】 A 【小题 1】 D 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 A 【小题 1】 C 【小题 1】 A 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 D 【小题 1】 C 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 C 【小题 1】 A 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 A 阅读理解 At the moment when looking round the world, all kinds of dance performances are being offered. There are competitions that claim to be a World Cup
18、or World Championship, and the young dancer or the dance teacher who wants to enter his students might be quite confused. Which is which Which is of high standard and good quality, and which is not worth going to First of all it has clearly got to be distinguished between the different styles of dan
19、ce and the purpose of such competitions. When a person wants to learn classical ballet, he or she would never dream of going to a ballroom teacher. Such a teacher might even have been world champion in his ballroom dancing, but he would definitely not be qualified in teaching proper classical ballet
20、. People in Britain and the USA are taking more interest in modern dance. Dance classes of all kinds are popular; the audiences going to watch modern dance companies are also larger. And perhaps the most popular modern dance company in Britain is the Ballet Rambert. The Ballet Rambert is Britains ol
21、dest established dance company which began in 1926. In the 60 s the company lacked the money to go on staging big productions. The directors wanted to encourage new talent and to keep up their high standards. A change of direction was necessary. They decided to give the ballet a new look” in 1966. T
22、he aim was to provide a chance for new talent for musicians and designers as well as dancers and to show dance as a contemporary art form. And although some of the companys previous fans dislike the change, new audiences came to see the productions. The modern dance pieces and modern music found une
23、xpected popularity. In the 21 st century the Ballet Rambert was a great success in Londons West End. The company became a focus for new, progressive talent in the art. Then, the Ballet Ramvert started to introduce young people to modern dance by giving performances at schools, which again, was a suc
24、cess. The Ballet Rambert has managed to make modern dance popular while creating original and often avant garde (标新立异 ) productions. It can claim to be the oldest dance company in Britain and at the same time one of the most modern! 【小题 1】 If a person wants to learn classical ballet, he or she will
25、go to . A the Ballet Rambert B a ballroom teacher C a world champion D a qualified school 【小题 2】 The underlined phrase “new talent” in Para. 3 probably means . A new programs B new audiences C avant garde productions D skilled young dancers 【小题 3】 From the passage we know that the Ballet Rambert . A
26、 has succeeded in making modern dance popular B wanted to become the oldest dance company C was once a popular dance company D changed old dance into new ones 【小题 4】 This passage is mainly about . A the popularity of modern dance B the introduction to new modern dancers C the development of the Ball
27、et Rambert D the high standard of dance performances 答案 ： 【小题 1】 D 【小题 1】 D 【小题 1】 A 【小题 1】 C To learn an instrument such as the violin or accordion（手风琴） takes years. The job opportunities for musicians are scarce and competition is fierce. Then why are more people than ever before paying a lot of g
28、ood cash to get their children the best music teaching they can afford The secret lies in the influence of music on the whole person. It has been found that learning a musical instrument actually increases a persons IQ over time. Different instruments and different trypes of music have varying effec
29、t, with classical music and the string family coming out on top, potentially increasing you IQ by up to 12 points! When is a good time to start learning music Experts have found that even the fetus（胎儿） can benefit from listening to classical music. Surround yourself and your family with good music f
30、rom the first. The Suzuki Piano Method teaches children from the age of 3 years piano, with two lessons per week. From preschool, children can learn to read music and play from sheet music. Progress in learning your instrument is directly proportional（成比例的） to the amount of practicing. Is there such
31、 a thing as an unmusical child Shinichi Suzuki proposes that music is the native home language of all human beings and therefore nobody can be “unmusical”. Of course there are exceptional talents, compared to which others may seem to be slower learners. Is there any benefit for adults in starting an
32、 instrument Apart from the purely relaxing aspect, yes. Learning an instrument can earn even adults additional IQ points, and as an added benefit in improves your health by reducing your stress levels. Your social life may benefit too, if you are prepared to come out of your box and join occasions s
33、uch as Ceilidhs (musical get-togethers) or arrange house concerts. It has been established that people who play instruments tend to be more emotionally balanced and more patient with themselves, others and life in general. So go ahead, sign up for that amateur orchestra, dust off your old trombone（长
34、号）or take your first real six-string down from the attic（阁楼） ; get out there and play! 【小题 1】 Playing which of the following musical instruments can help increase a persons IQ most A The piano B The violin C The trombone D The accordion 【小题 2】 According to Shinichi Suzuki, . A The progress in learni
35、ng an instrument depends on natural gifts B It is too late for an adult to start an instrument C Every child has a natural talent for music. D All people can understand and read music. 【小题 3】 What can be inferred from the text A Music can balance our life. B Music can improve our living conditions.
36、C Playing instruments can make adults keep their IQ points. D Playing instruments can help us get along well with others. 【小题 4】 By writing the text, the author mainly wants to . A persuade us to send our children to music schools B express his great interest in musical instruments C tell us the imp
37、ortance of Music in Development D invite us to attend Ceilidhs 答案： 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 C 【小题 1】 D 【小题 1】 C Officials in the Midwestern U. S. town of Joplin, Missouri, say the death from Sundays big tornado reaches 116 and that search efforts continue for possible survivors trapped in rubble (碎石 ). Searc
38、h and rescue teams are conducting their third sweep through the nearly 10 kilometer long and one kilometer wide area of destruction left by the tornado. They are working as quickly as possible while weather conditions remain relatively stable. More storms are forecast for the erea. Joplin Fire Chief
39、 Mitch Randles said there are areas with large piles of rubble that might hold survivors. “We are still finding individuals. We did rescue seven individuals from underneath rubble yesterday and , of course, we are also finding dead folks as well.” Said mre folks and that is why we are doing these se
40、arches. We want to make every opportunity that we can to find everybody that is in the rubble and that has survived to this point.” Randles said the current sweep involves a slower pace that previous searches and that he plans a fourth search, possibly on Wednesday, using specially trained dogs. “We
41、 are searching every structure that has been damaged or destroyed in a more in-depth manner, “he said.” I have dogs and dog handlers coming from all over the country do help us in that effort.” Joplin City Manager Mark Rohr said the Red Cross and other volunteer organizations are helping people who
42、were left homeless by the tornado and that the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, is on hand to help. “Joplin is a great city. We have suffered a great loss, “said Rohr.” We will recover and we will recover strongly and we have a lot of help and a lot of volunteers to make that easier.” T
43、he tornado that struck Joplin was classified by the Natioonal Weather Service as an F 4, with winds of more than 300 kilometers per hour. It lasted only 20 minutes, but it killed more that 100 people, injured more than 400 others, and destroyed or heavily damaged some 2,000 homes, businesses, church
44、es and a hospital. Authorities have registered more than 1,700 calls about missing people and they hope to resolve most of those cases soon, as victims are identified and survivors come forth and reunite with loved ones. This was the worst tornado to strike the United States in 60 years. It was the
45、latest in a wave of violent storms that have swept Midwestern and southern states in recent weeks, leaving more than 300 people dead an causing more than $2 billion dollars in damage. 【小题 1】 The best headline for this newspaper article would be . A Difficulties in the Rescue B The Great Loss Brought
46、 by the Tornado C Search for Survivors After the Disaster D Worst Tornado in the USA 【小题 2】 The word “resolve” in Para 5 probably means . A cover B settle C overcome D challenge 【小题 3】 The number of death caused by the tornado that struck Joplin reached more than . A 100 B 300 C 400 D 1,700 【小题 4】 F
47、rom the text, it can be inferred that . A many victims might be under the ruins B it was impossible to find out surviors C the tornado lasted several weeks D the bad weather influenced the rescue greatly 答案： 【小题 1】 C 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 A 【小题 1】 A Besides containing attractive flowers, trees and other p
48、lants that beautify the community, eco-friendly rain gardens are healthy for the environment and the people living and working nearby. A rain garden is not very different from a traditional garden. It is just a far more eco-friendly garden. Usually it is built lower than the ground. Rain gardens mak
49、e smart use of rain and storm water by temporarily holding water from rain and storms and letting it soak（浸人 ） slowly into the ground be fore it runs into streams or enters the public drinking water supply. Thus, a rain garden keeps the water, allowing it to be used as needed by plants in the rain garden, rather than flowing immediately
