1、2012届广东省梅州中学高三第二次月考英语卷 其他 阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案：填写在答题卡标号为 1625 的相应位置上。 Stephen Hawking, who is the most famous physicist, was born in Britain on January 8th, 1942. As a child, he was enthusiastic about 16 (design) complicated toys but 17 (fortune), in his twenti
2、es, he suffered 18 a disease that was impossible to be cured, 19 was a great challenge for him. However, not only was he positive about the misfortunes 20 eventually he defeated all the obstacles but also he was 21 (absorb) in his research in the universe. In 1988, his best-seller A Brief History of
3、 Time was published, 22 which he put forward the idea 23 time itself has a beginning, and that it will have 24 end. In conclusion, he has made outstanding 25 (contribute) to the fields of cosmology and quantum gravity. 答案： 【小题 1】 designing 【小题 1】 unfortunately 【小题 1】 from 【小题 1】 which 【小题 1】 and 【小题
4、 1】 absorbed 【小题 1】 in 【小题 1】 that 【小题 1】 an 【小题 1】 Contributions 完型填空 Have you ever heard the story of the four- minute mile For years people believed that it is impossible for a human being to 1 a mile in less than four minutes until Roger Banister proved it 2 in 1954 Within one year, 37 runners 3
5、 the belief barrier And the year after that, 300 other runners did the same thing What happens if you put an animal in a 4 Any animal, big or small, will swim its way through What happens when someone, who does not know how to swim, falls in deep waters You 5 If an animal who has not learned swimmin
6、g could 6 by swimming, why not you Because you believ e you will drown while the animal does not These 7 show the power of beliefs There is no other more 8 force in directing human behavior than belief Our beliefs have the power to 9 and to destroy In a way it is our beliefs that determine how much
7、well be able to 10 our potential So pay attention to some of your 11 Do you believe you are weak in mathematics Do you believe that other people dislike you？ Do you believe life is full of 12 ？ Belief is not 13 , however Its nothing but the generalization of a past incident As a kid, if a dog bit yo
8、u, you believed all dogs to be 14 To change certain behavior, identify the beliefs associated with it Change those beliefs and a new pattern is 15 created 1 A run B walk C swim D jog 2 A right B wrong C fake D true 3 A broke B built C faced D lowered 4 A cage B desert C forest D pond 5 A drown B swi
9、m C float D sink 6 A struggle B escape C drown D leave 7 A samples B cases C situations D periods 8 A terrible B reasonable C considerable D powerful 9 A damage B provide C create D withdraw 10 A discover B realize C show D perform 11 A problems B beliefs C possibilities D subjects 12 A surprises B
10、choices C problems D possibilities 13 A beautiful B changeable C strong D mysterious 14 A safe B rude C merciless D dangerous 15 A occasionally B immediately C accidentally D automatically 答案： 【小题 1】 A 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 A 【小题 1】 D 【小题 1】 A 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 D 【小题 1】 C 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 C
11、 【小题 1】 D 【小题 1】 D 【小题 1】 D 阅读理解 WHAT happens to a teenage kid when the world he thought he knew suddenly changes Find out in Little Brother by American author Cory Doctorow. It is a fascinating book for a new generation of sci-fi readers. Marcus Yallow, 17, from San Francisco is much more comfortab
12、le in front of a computer than obeying the rules of society. Smart, fast and wise to the ways of the networked world, he has no trouble outwitting (骗过 ) his high schools monitoring system. This way he and his friends get to head off to play a popular online game in real life. While they are playing,
13、 a bomb explodes on the Bay Bridge. Marcus stops a military vehicle to get help for his injured friend, but this simple act throws him into a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) secret prison. There he is treated as a possible terrorist. He is eventually let go after four days, but his injured fri
14、end disappears. When he returns, Marcus discovers that there are many security measures in place and that now all citizens are treated like potential terrorists. While some consider this government action necessary for public safety, Marcus sees this as a complete destruction of the rights he is sup
15、posed to have as a citizen. He knows that no one will believe his story, which leaves him with only one thing to do: to take down the DHS himself. He helps organize a large network called Xnet to spread the truth, anonymously (匿名地 ). The book presents a young man who is irresponsible, but learns abo
16、ut himself, and grows, in the course of the story. As part of this learning and growing he becomes aware of very serious issues about his society. 【小题 1】 What kind of article does this passage belong to A A fascinating story. B A book review. C News report D A TV programme 【小题 2】 The underlined word
17、 destruction in the passage means . A damage B reward C ruin D protection 【小题 3】 Marcus Yallow was sent to prison because . A he killed his friend B he bombed a military vehicle C he did something that a possible terrorist could do D his injured friend disappeared 【小题 4】 From the second paragraph we
18、 can infer that . A Marcus Yallow is much more comfortable obeying the rules of society B Marcus Yallow is smart, fast and wise in real life C Marcus Yallow always plays online games in real life D Marcus Yallow is expert at the network world 【小题 5】 In the end of the book, Marcus Yallow . A is suppo
19、sed to be more irresponsible B becomes aware of very serious issues about his society C presents a young man who is irresponsible D plays a popular online game in real life 答案： 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 C 【小题 1】 C 【小题 1】 D 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 B 推理判断题。通读全文，可知此文是一篇书评。 【小题 1】 C 词义猜测题。根据上文，即可猜测出词义为 “损害、破坏或剥夺 ”。 【小题 1
20、】 C 细节理解题。从文章第三段中的 Marcus stops a military vehicle to get help for his injured friend, but this simple act throws him into a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) secret prison. There he is treated as a possible terrorist.便可找到答案：。 【小题 1】 D 推理判断题。从文章第二段中的 Smart, fast and wise to the ways of the netwo
21、rked world, he has no trouble outwitting (骗过 ) his high schools monitoring system.这句话可知 Marcus Yallow是个网络高手。 【小题 1】 B 细节理解题。从文章最后一句话 As part of this learning and growing he becomes aware of very serious issues about his society.可知选项 B为正确答案：。 Charlie Boswell has always been a great hero. He has inspi
22、red thousands of people to rise above circumstances and live out true meaning of life. He was blinded during World War II while rescuing his friend from a tank that was under fire. He was a great athlete before the accident. In order to prove his talent and determination, he decided to try a brand n
23、ew sport, a sport he never imagined playing, even with his eyesight golf! Through determination and a deep love for the game he became the National Blind Golf Champion! He won that honor 13 times. One of his heroes was the great golfer Ben Hogan, so it truly was an honor for Charlie to win the Ben H
24、ogan Award in 1958. Upon meeting Ben Hogan, Charlie was respectful and stated that he had one wish and it was to have one round of golf with the great Ben Hogan. Mr. Hogan agreed that playing a round together would be an honor for him as well, as he had heard about all of Charlies accomplishments an
25、d truly admired his skills. “Would you like to play for money, Mr. Hogan ” asked out Charlie. “I cant play you for money, it wouldnt be fair!” said Mr. Hogan. “Aw, come on Mr. Hogan$ 1,000 per hole!” “I cant, what would people think of me, taking advantage of you and your circumstance ” replied the
26、sighted golfer. “Chicken, Mr. Hogan ” “Okay,” replied the embarrassed Hogan, “but I am going to play my best!” “I wouldnt expect anything else,” said the confident Boswell. “Now that youre on. Mr. Boswell, you name the time and the place!” The very self assured Boswell responded, “10 oclock tonight!
27、” 【小题 1】 Why didnt Mr. Hogan want to play Charlie for money A He was worried he would lose the match. B He thought it was unfair for Charlie. C He didnt care about money. D He preferred chicken to money. 【小题 2】 According to the text, what does the underlined word “self - assured” probably mean A ign
28、orant B selfless C confident D sincere 【小题 3】 It can be inferred from the text that . A Mr. Hogan was not good at playing golf B Charlie did well in other sports before playing golf C Mr. Hogan didnt try his best to play D Charlie Boswell was born blind 【小题 4】 What would be the result of the match A
29、 Charlie won. B Hogan won. C Neither of them won. D Not mentioned. 【小题 5】 Which of the following can best describe Charlie A Competitive and generous B Energetic and reliable C Careful and considerate D Confident and smart 答案： 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 C 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 A 【小题 1】 D 【小题 1】细节题：从文章的句子： “I cant pl
30、ay you for money, it wouldnt be fair!” said Mr. Hogan.可知 Hogan认为这么做不公平。选 B 【小题 1】猜词题：从后面的回答和前文的暗示 confident，可知是 confident 自信的。选 C 【小题 1】推理题：从文章第二段的句子： In order to prove his talent and determination, he decided to try a brand new sport, a sport he never imagined playing, even with his eyesight golf!
31、可知他以前擅长其他运动。选 B 【小题 1】推理题：从后面的句子： “I wouldnt expect anything else,” said the confident Boswell. 可推断出是 Boswell赢了。选 A 【小题 1】从文章最后三行可知他是聪明的自信的。选 D Homestay provides English language students with the opportunity to speak English outside the classroom and the experience of being part of a British home.
32、What to Expect The host will provide accommodation and meals. Rooms will be cleaned and bedcovers changed at least once a week. You will be given the house key and the host is there to offer help and advice as well as to take an interest in your physical and mental health. Accommodation Zones Homest
33、ays are located in London mainly in Zones 2, 3 and 4 of the transport system. Most hosts do not live in the town centre as much of central London is commercial and not residential (居住的 ). Zones 3 and 4 often offer larger accommodation in a less crowded area. It is very convenient to travel in London
34、 by Underground. Meal Plans Available * Continental Breakfast * Breakfast and Dinner * Breakfast, Packed Lunch and Dinner Its important to note that few English families still provide a traditional cooked breakfast. Your accommodation includes Continental Breakfast which normally consists of fruit j
35、uice, cereal (谷物类食品 ), bread and tea or coffee. Cheese, fruit and cold meat are not normally part of a Continental Breakfast in England. Dinners usually consist of meat or fish with vegetables followed by desert, fruit and coffee. Friends If you wish to invite a friend over to visit, you must first
36、ask your hosts permission. You have no right to entertain friends in a family home as some families feel it is an invasion of their privacy. Self-Catering Accommodation in Private Homes Accommodation on a room-only basis includes shared kitchen and bathroom facilities and often a main living room. T
37、his kind of accommodation offers an independent lifestyle and is more suitable for the long-stay student. However, it does not provide the same family atmosphere as an ordinary homestay and may not benefit those who need to practise English at home quite as much. 【小题 1】 The passage is probably writt
38、en for _. A host willing to receive foreign students B foreigners hoping to build British culture C travelers planning to visit families in London D English learners applying to live in English homes 【小题 2】 Which of the following will the host provide A Room cleaning. B Medical care. C Free transpor
39、t. D Physical training. 【小题 3】 What can be inferred from Paragraph 3 A Zone 4 is more crowded than Zone 2. B The business centre of London is in Zone 1. C Hosts dislike traveling to the city centre. D Accommodation in the city centre is not provided. 【小题 4】 According to the passage, what does contin
40、ental Breakfast include A Dessert and coffee B Fruit and vegetables. C bread and fruit juice D Cereal and cold meat. 【小题 5】 Why do some people choose self-catering accommodation A To experience a warmer family atmosphere. B To enrich their knowledge of English. C To entertain friends as they like. D
41、 To enjoy much more freedom. 答案： 【小题 1】 D 【小题 1】 A 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 C 【小题 1】 D An idea that started in Seattles public library has spread throughout America and beyond. The concept is simple: help to build a sense of community in a city by getting everyone to read the same book at the same time. In a
42、ddition to encouraging reading as a pursuit (追求 ) to be enjoyed by all, the program allows strangers to communicate by discussing the book on the bus, as well as promoting reading as an experience to be shared in families and schools. The idea came from Seattle librarian Nancy Pearl who launched (发起
43、） the If All of Seattle Read the Same Book project in 1998. Her original program used author visits, study guides and book discussion groups to bring people together with a book, but the idea has since expanded to many other American cities, and even to Hongkong. In Chicago, the mayor(市长） appeared o
44、n television to announce the choice of To Kill a Mockingbird as the first book in the One Book, One Chicago program. As a result, reading clubs and neighbourhood groups sprang up around the city. Across the US, stories emerged of parents and children reading to each other at night and strangers chat
45、ting away on the bus about plot and character. The only problem arose in New York , where local readers could not decide on one book to represent the huge and diverse population. This may show that the idea works best in medium-sized cities or large towns, where a greater sense of unity(一致） can be a
46、chieved .Or it may show that New Yorkers rather missed the point ,putting all their energy And passion into the choice of the book rather than discussion about a book itself. Ultimately, as Nancy points out, the level of success is not measured by how many people read a book, but by how many people
47、are enriched by the process, or have enjoyed speaking to someone with whom they would not otherwise have shared a word. 【小题 1】 What is the purpose of the project launched by Nancy A To invite authors to guide readers. B To encourage people to read and share. C To involve people in community service.
48、 D To promote the friendship between cities. 【小题 2】 Why was it difficult for New Yorkers to carry out the project A They had little interest in reading. B They were too busy to read a book. C They came from many different backgrounds D T hey lacked support from the local government 【小题 3】 According
49、to the passage, where would the project be more easily carried out A In large communities with little sense of unity B In large cities where libraries are far from home C In medium-sized cities with a diverse population D In large towns where agreement can be quickly reached 【小题 4】 The underlined words “shared a word” i
