1、2012届福建省龙岩一中高三二模（热身考）英语试卷与答案（带解析） 单项选择 * In _world, where computers rule our work and life, online searches have become _necessity. A a, a B a, the C the, a D the, / 答案： A So lost in their computers_that leaders at summer computer camps often have to force them to break for sports and games. A becam
2、e the children B become the children C had the children become D do the children become 答案： D The police need some more evidence _they can make a conclusion. A since B before C after D until 答案： B With the development of science, more new technology _to the field of IT. A has introduced B is being i
3、ntroduced C is introduced D was introduced 答案： B The high-speed rail _Xiamen with Longyan is to open on June 30th. A linking B links C linked D to link 答案： A Dont believe in those ads that you can master a language in one month. Instead, it is a(n) _process, which may last for years. A rapid B insta
4、nt C gradual D regular 答案： C -How do you think of Steve Jobs who succeeded in creating the empire of Apple -I think the most important is that he had intelligence _the ordinary. A like B for C beyond D than 答案： C If I were in a movie, then it would be about time that I _my head in my hands for a cry
5、. A bury B am burying C buried D would bury 答案： C Many experts hold the view _teacher development is _the key to better education lies. A which, where B which, in which C that, where D that, in which 答案： C People Who Moved China, hosted by CCTV, honors the people _valuable contributions should be re
6、membered by every Chinese. A of whom B whose C that D of which 答案： B _with this fiercely competitive society, _English well and you will succeed. A Faced, master B Faced, mastering C Having faced, master D To face, mastering 答案： A A sharp _in production wouldnt have been seen but for the advanced te
7、chniques. A balance B failure C growth D decrease 答案： C According to school bus safety rules, when a school bus stops on the road to _or pick up students, other vehicles behind it must stop to wait. A drop off B take off C pay off D turn off 答案： A Poor Tim! He had his pocket _on his way to the theat
8、re. So he had to give up his favourite play. A robbed B cheated C picked D stolen 答案： C -Are you content with her lecture -Far from that. It _. A may have been good B couldnt have been worse C cant be better D must be better 答案： B 完型填空 An old man had been working for many years for a town. His job w
9、as to clear away natural waste from the pool water in the hills, which made up the lovely river flowing through the town nearby. Quietly and 36 , the old man guarded the hills, 37 the leaves and branches, and cleaned up the dirt that would have 38 and polluted the fresh flow of water . The town soon
10、 became a popular attraction for tourists. Elegant swans (天鹅 ) floated along the clear river and the view was so beautiful 39 words. Years passed. One evening the town 40 met. As they reviewed the budget, one mans 41_caught sight of the salary 42 being paid to the seldom seen keeper of the river. He
11、 asked , “Who is the old man Why do we 43 to employ him No one in town ever 44 him. For all we know, the strange keeper of the hills isnt doing his job. His position isnt 45 any longer.” Then they voted to 46 the man. For several weeks, nothing changed. By early autumn, the trees began to 47 their l
12、eaves. Small branches broke off and fell into the pools of the hills, 48 the flow of the shining water. One afternoon, someone noticed a slight yellowish-brown 49 in the river. A few days later, the water was much 50 . Within another week, an oily something covered some sections of the water along t
13、he banks, and a terrible 51 was soon sensed. Swans left and so did the 52 . The only thing that was now visiting the village was disease and sickness. Quickly, the 53 town committee called a special meeting. Realizing their huge error in 54 , they rehired the old keeper of the river again, and withi
14、n a few weeks, the river began to clear up. Swans and tourists came back again and new life returned to the small town in the Alps. Never ignore the seeming smallness of a task, job or life. They may all make a 55 . 【小题1】 A regularly B suddenly C naturally D actually A cut B burned C removed D selec
15、ted A carried B poured C changed D blocked A beyond B with C in D after A office B association C department D committee A eye B care C hand D mind A list B form C figure D account A promise B continue C stop D tend A visits B hires C tells D sees A powerful B important C necessary D suitable A find
16、B fire C support D forgot A lose B miss C fall D grow A pulling B speeding C slowing D pushing A fish B color C flower D leaf A deeper B cooler C warmer D darker A sound B smell C wave D taste A managers B passengers C villagers D tourists A embarrassed B annoyed C discouraged D diappointed A arrang
17、ement B assignment C judgement D amusement A suggestion B difference C progress D decision 答案： 【小题 1】 A 【小题 2】 C 【小题 3】 D 【小题 4】 A 【小题 5】 D 【小题 6】 A 【小题 7】 C 【小题 8】 B 【小题 9】 D 【小题 10】 C 【小题 11】 B 【小题 12】 A 【小题 13】 C 【小题 14】 B 【小题 15】 D 【小题 16】 B 【小题 17】 D 【小题 18】 A 【小题 19】 C 【小题 20】 B 阅读理解 The drug
18、store was closing for the night and Alfred Higgins was about to go home when his new boss approached him. “Empty your pockets please, Alfred,” Sam Carr demanded in a firm voice. Alfred pretended to be shocked but he knew he had been caught. From his coat he withdrew a make-up kit, a lipstick and two
19、 tubes of toothpaste. “Im disappointed in you, Alfred!” said the little gray-haired man. “Sorry, sir. Please forgive me. Its the first time Ive ever done such a thing,” Alfred lied, hoping to gain the old mans sympathy. Mr Carrs brow furrowed as he reached for the telephone, “Do you take me for a fo
20、ol Lets see what the police have to say. But first Ill call your mother and let her know her son is heading to jail.” “Do whatever you want,” Alfred shot back, trying to sound big. But deep down he felt like a child. He imagined his mother rushing in, eyes burning with anger, maybe in tears. Yet he
21、wanted to come quickly before Mr. Carr called the police. Mr. Carr was surprised when Mrs. Higgins finally arrived . She was very calm, quiet and friendly. “Is Alfred in trouble ” she asked. “Hes been stealing from the store,” the old man coolly replied. Mrs. Higgins pulled out her hand and touched
22、Mr. Carrs arm with great gentleness as if she knew just how he felt. She spoke as if she did not want to cause him any more trouble. “What do you want to do, Mr.Carr ” The womans calm and gentle manner disarmed the once-angry store-owner, “I was going to get a cop. But I dont want to be cruel. Tell
23、your son not to come back here again and I will let it go.” Then he warmly shook Mrs. Higgins hand. Mrs. Higgins thanked the old ma for his kindness, then mother and son left. They walked along the street in silence. When they arrived home his mother simply said, “Go to bed, you fool.” In his bedroo
24、m, Alfred heard his mother in the kitchen. He felt no shame, only pride in his mothers actions. “She was smooth!” he thought. He went to the kitchen to tell her how great she was, but was shocked by what he saw. His mothers face looked frightened, broken. Not the cool, bright face he saw earlier. He
25、r lips moved nervously. She looked very old. There were tears in her eyes. This picture of his mother made him want to cry. He felt his youth ending. He saw all the troubles he brought her and the deep lines of worry in her grey face. It seemed to him that this was the first time he had ever really
26、seen his mother. 【小题 1】 Which of the following is true according to the passage A It was the first time Alfred had stolen anything. B Mr. Carr set a trap to catch Alfred stealing. C Alfred tried to sound big to hide his fear. D Mr. Carr had planned to forgive Alfred from the beginning. 【小题 2】 What d
27、oes the underlined word “disarmed” probably mean A annoyed B got over C convinced D made less angry 【小题 3】 What was the mothers attitude towards Alfred A She felt disappointed with him. B She was strict with him. C She was supportive of him. D She was afraid of him. 【小题 4】 What impressed Alfred most
28、 about his mother at the drugstore was_. A how angry she was B how effective she handled Mr. Carr. C that she was able to save him D that she didnt cry 【小题 5】 From the last paragraph, we know Alfred_. A was no longer a youth. B felt proud of his mother C wanted his mother to be happy D felt guilty a
29、nd regretful for his deed. 答案： 【小题 1】 C 【小题 2】 D 【小题 3】 A 【小题 4】 B 【小题 5】 D This busy and popular hotel requires a Junior Chef. You will need to be energetic, enthusiastic with a minimum of five years kitchen experience. You must assist the head and senior chefs in the creation of new dishes. Annual
30、 salaries range from 20,000 to 25,000 pounds. Please send or e-mail your CV to the Personnel Administrator Hydo Hotel, Mount Road Eastbourne BN207HZ . We are looking for a kitchen assistant willing to learn the day-to-day jobs in a professional kitchen environment. You must have a passion(激情 ) for c
31、ooking and basic understanding of spoken English. You will mainly be working for a well-known company and learn valuable cheffing skills. The salary will be based on experience but could start from 12,500 pounds to 14,000 pounds annually plus tips. Please forward your CV and a letter of recommendati
32、on. 01428644460 Kitchen Manager. Spirit Pub Company is looking for the best individuals to lead our kitchen teams through some very exciting new developments. As an experienced Kitchen Manager, you will play an important role in engaging the chef team by great leaderships to deliver excellent standa
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34、od Service Assistant required. Salary starts from 15,000 pound to 20,000 pounds annually. We are seeking a General Assistant for a Care Home East Sussex. Assisting the Cook and kitchen team in the food preparation of freshly prepared meals, washing up and cleaning of all kitchen areas. Previous expe
35、rience would be an advantage. 07044338228 【小题 1】 Which job probably offers the second highest salary A Kitchen manager. B Kitchen assistant. C Food service assistant. D Junior chef. 【小题 2】 If you choose to work as a kitchen assistant, you must _. A be able to help prepare food. B have an exciting ca
36、reer C be able to speak good English. D have working experience for a famous company. 【小题 3】 If you choose the job as a food service assistant, you will be working for a _. A popular hotel B restaurant C pub company D care home 【小题 4】 You are required to provide your CV to get the jobs EXCEPT _. A j
37、unior chef B kitchen assistant C food service assistant D kitchen manager 答案： 【小题 1】 D 【小题 2】 A 【小题 3】 D 【小题 4】 C Ronaldo Luiz Nazario de Lima was born on 22 September 1976 in a poor suburb of Rio de Janeiro. Like most of his childhood friends, Ronaldo began his soccer career playing barefoot in the
38、 streets of his neighborhood. At the age of 14, he joined SCristovo soccer club and only two years later became the star of Cruzeiro Belo Horizonte scoring a total of 58 goals in 60 matches and earning himself a reputation for his explosive pace and outstanding finishing skills. His goal-scoring rec
39、ord and unusual agility led him to be included in the Brazilian World Cup winning team the following year. After the World Cup, many top European football clubs were trying to sign him. Many people, including Brazilian football legend Pel, referred to him as the most promising footballer of his gene
40、ration. Since his transfer to Dutch team PSV Eindhoven, Ronaldos biography is one of success after success. Two Copa Amrica s, a UEFA Cup, a Dutch Cup, a Spanish League Cup, and two awards as best player in the world, all in the space of two years, are some of Ronaldo s impressive achievements. On a
41、rrival to Inter-Milan in 1997, Ronaldo became the idol of the local fans who refer to him as “il Fenomeno.” Since the 98 World Cup he has suffered two serious knee injuries that have severely limited his appearances. Just when people began to wonder whether Ronaldo would be able to continue with his
42、 football career, he proved to the world that he still could play. In the World Cup held in Korea and Japan, the magical striker won the Golden Shoe award and tied Pels Brazilian record for career World Cup goals with 12. He helped Brazil capture its fifth World Cup championship on June 30 with a 2-
43、0 win over Germany. It was the third time that Ronaldo has ever played in the World Cup. 【小题 1】 We can infer from the passage that Ronaldo _. A comes from a rich family B began to play soccer at 14 C won a total of 58 goals at 14 D became a star of Cruzeriro Belo Horizonte in 1992 【小题 2】 The meaning
44、 of the underlined word in Paragraph1 is similar to _. A a good reputation B outstanding quality C quick moving D excellent skill 【小题 3】 From the passage we can conclude that Ronald participated in _big international soccer matches in all. A eight B eleven C twelve D five 答案： 【小题 1】 D 【小题 2】 C 【小题 3
45、】 A Imagine this situation. You pass a group of people. The people are talking to each other. You cannot hear what they are saying. But suddenly they start laughing. What would you think Would you think they were laughing at something funny that one of them said Or - be honest with yourself - would
46、you think they were laughing at you Yes, you. Being laughed at is a common fear. But a major study published in two thousand and nine found that this fear is not the same around the world. It differs from culture to culture. People in Finland were the least likely to believe that people laughing in
47、their presence were making fun of them. Less than ten percent of Finns in the study said they would think that, compared to eighty percent of people in Thailand. Some people in the study said they felt unsure of themselves in social situations but hid their feelings of insecurity. Others said they a
48、voided social situations where they had been laughed at before. The study found that people in Turkmenistan and Cambodia were more likely to be in the first group. They would hide their feelings of insecurity if they were around other peoples laughter. But people in Iraq, Egypt and Jordan were more likely to try to avoid such situations if they felt they had been laughed at before. Shy people often avoid situations that would force
