1、2012届辽宁省丹东市四校协作体高三摸底测试（零诊）英语试卷与答案 单项选择 * An accident happened at _crossroads a few meters away from _bank. A不填 ; a B a; a C不填 ; the D the;不填 答案： B Jones! Roy has broken the glass. Such things happen. A Doesnt matter. B How come C What a pity! D What has become of him 答案： A Can you lend me 55 dollars
2、 until pay day. _Do you think I was born with a sliver spoon in my mouth A By all means B Its out of the question. C Its out of question. D Why me 答案： B Has the boy who was made use of _ realized the mistake A stealing B stolen C to steal D for stealing 答案： C _ you call me to say youre not attending
3、 my birthday party, Ill see you at it. A Whether B Though C Until D Unless 答案： D Britains Prince William and Kate Middleton will marry next year in Westminster Abbey, _ Princess Dianas funeral was held. A when B which C where D as 答案： C If the printer_ break down under guarantee, we would repair it
4、at our expense. A may B could C might D should 答案： D I telephoned him twice and I couldnt get through to him. I think that the line might have been out of order, _ A dont you B wasnt it C do you D hadnt it 答案： B How do the shops make money if they sell at such low prices Manufacturers, it seems , ar
5、e willing to bring down prices _ big volume purchases. A under the name of B on behalf of C in return for D in preparation for 答案： C It is commonly assumed that the growth of GDP and the development of peoples living conditions are not _cause and effect. A nearly B possibly C purposely D necessarily
6、 答案： D How much is too much for a schoolbag Experts say students should carry_ more than 10 or 15 percent of their body weight. A no B not C any D far 答案： A Although the huge engine, as tall as 25 meters, is heavy_, it is powerful and works well. A carried B to be carried C to carry D being exposed
7、答案： C Some people havent realized something as common as _to the sun for a long time will do harm to their skin and even cause skin cancer. A exposing B being exposed C having exposed D exposed 答案： B He travelled to many mountains and saw many poor children, which _his life. A would change B had cha
8、nged C was to change D was changing 答案： C I think hes determined that he wont give in see if you can _the stubborn man. A get round B wipe out C take over D rule out 答案： A 完型填空 While Andrew was getting ready for work one Friday morning, he announced to his wife that he had finally decided to ask his
9、 boss for a salary raise. All day Andrew felt nervous. 16 Mr. Larchmont refused to 17 his request Andrew had 18 so hard in the last 18 months. 19 , he deserved a wage increase. The thought of walking into Larchmonts office left Andrew weak 20 . Late in the afternoon he finally gathered the 21 to app
10、roach his superior. To his 22 and surprise, the ever-frugal (一贯节省的 ) Harvey Larchmont agreed to give Andrew a 23 ! Andrew arrived home that evening, 24 their dining table set with their best china, and candles lit. His wife, Tina, had prepared a delicate meal 25 his favorite dishes. Immediately he 2
11、6 someone from the office had tipped her off! Next to his plate Andrew found a beautiful lettered 27 . It was from his wife, which read: “ 28 , my love! I knew youd get the raise! I prepared this dinner to show just how much I love you. Im so 29 of your accomplishments!” He read it and stopped to 30
12、 how sensitive and caring Tina was. After dinner, Andrew was on his way to the kitchen 31 he observed a second card had slipped out of Tinas pocket. He picked it up. It read: “Dont worry about not getting the raise! You do deserve one! I prepared this dinner to show you just how much I love you 32 y
13、ou didnt get the increase.” Tears 33 in Andrews eyes. Total acceptance! Tinas support for him was not 34 upon his success at work. The fear of rejection is often softened and we can undergo almost any setback or rejection when we know someone loves us 35 our success or failure. 【小题1】 A What about B
14、How come C How about D What if A grant B admit C submit D guarantee A managed B studied C worked D conducted A Finally B Absolutely C Successfully D Effectively A for the weight B at the knees C in the heart D for the leg A thoughts B force C strength D courage A shock B enjoyment C delight D amazem
15、ent A praise B award C reward D raise A to find B to appreciate C to notice D to decorate A as B through C including D for A understood B recognized C figured D predicted A letter B note C envelope D mail A Best wishes B Good news C Congratulations D Wonderful job A cool B admirable C cheerful D pro
16、ud A call on B reflect on C feed back D remind of A while B before C until D when A as though B even though C whether D unless A welled up B flowed over C rushed out D streamed down A qualified B restricted C conditional D concerned A despite B without C either D regardless of 答案： 【小题 1】 D 【小题 1】 A
17、【小题 1】 C 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 D 【小题 1】 C 【小题 1】 D 【小题 1】 A 【小题 1】 C 【小题 1】 C 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 C 【小题 1】 D 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 D 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 A 【小题 1】 C 【小题 1】 D 阅读理解 Where do most writers get their ideas For Yoshiko Uchida, it all began with Brownie, a five-month-old puppy. So excited was Yoshiko b
18、y Brownies arrival that she started keeping a journal, writing about all the wonderful things Brownie did and the progress he made. Soon she was writing about other memorable events in her life, too, like the day her family got their first refrigerator. She also began writing stories, thanks to one
19、of her teachers. Yoshiko wrote stories about animal characters such as Jimmy Chipmunk and Willie the Squirrel. She kept on writing, sharing the kitchen table with her mother, who wrote poems on scraps of paper and the backs of envelopes. Yoshiko grew up in the 1930s in Berkeley, California. Her pare
20、nts, both of whom had been born in Japan, provided a loving and happy home for Yoshiko and her sister. They also provided a stream of visitors to their home who later found their way into Yoshikos stories. One visitor who later appeared in several of Yoshikos stories was the bad-tempered Mr. Toga, w
21、ho lived above the church that her family attended. Mr. Toga would scold anyone who displeased him. The children all feared him and loved to tell stories about how mean he was and how his false teeth rattled (咯咯响 ) when he talked. Yoshiko also included in her stories some of the places she visited a
22、nd the experiences she had. One of her favorite places was a farm her parents took her to one summer. The owners of the farm, showed Yoshiko and her sister how to pump water from the well and how to gather eggs in the henhouse. They fed the mules that later pulled a wagon loaded with hay while Yoshi
23、ko and the others rode in the back, staring up at the stars shining in the night sky. Yoshiko, who lived in the city, had never seen such a sight. As Yoshiko gazed up at the stars, she was filled with hope and excitement about her life. The images of that hayride stayed with her long after the summe
24、r visit ended, and she used them in several of her stories. The experiences Yoshiko had and the parade of people who marched through her young life became a part of the world she created in over twenty books for young people, such as The Best Bad Thing and A Jar of Dreams. Because of such books, we
25、can all share just a little bit of the world and the times in which this great writer grew up. 【小题 1】 The author tells about Mr. Togas false teeth in Paragraph 3 in order to _. A show health care was not good enough in Berkeley during the 1930s B provide an interesting detail in Yoshikos life and st
26、ories C show Yoshikos young life was difficult and frightening D tell about a beloved relative who helped Yoshiko learn how to write 【小题 2】 In Paragraph 4 “the stars” probably refer to _. A family relationships B terrors in the night C limitless possibilities D sacrifices to benefit others 【小题 3】 Wh
27、at does the underlined part in the last paragraph mean A Yoshiko loved to write about parades. B Yoshiko met many interesting people. C Yoshiko liked to go for long walks with others. D Yoshiko preferred to talk to her pets instead of to people. 【小题 4】 What is the main idea of this story A People wh
28、o live in the city should spend as much time as they can in the country. B Writers like Yoshiko Uchida must communicate with as many writers as possible. C Those who move to the United States often miss their homelands for many years. D Writers like Yoshiko Uchida look to the richness of their lives
29、 for material. 答案： 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 C 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 D STRANGERS parties go wild these days. The main idea of them is to never let the people know who their matches are until the last minute. These are some popular practices that are storming the worlds youth on this V-day. Speed dating Its exactly
30、what the name implies. Complete with a timer, a whistle and 50 willing singles, speed dating is not the traditional dinner and a movie type of first date. Singles pay US $35 for three minutes with more than two dozen future dates. They ask questions and try to get to know each other. At the sound of
31、 a whistle, they do the same thing all over again25 times in all. Lock and key party Women are given a lock and men are given a key, upon arriving at the party. Each key and lock has several matches. One can hunt for his/her later-to-be sweetheart in various groups, and try out the key or lock. Each
32、 time a lock and key match the pair are entered into a ballot (票数） for top prizes! Dinner in the dark Waiters wearing night vision glasses guide the guests through the pitch-black dining room. They are seated at the table and familiarized with the wine glass and plate. Food is handled with the finge
33、rs. People will not see the food they are eating or the guests at their table until the dessert course. At that moment, dining partners will appear. Message party Have A Cocktail, Leave A Message! When you arrive, you get a tag with a number and a pad of post-it notes. If you see someone you like, w
34、rite a message on the message board. But wait Youve got a message Go and collect it! You can ma ke new friends and win lots of gifts. The more messages you leave on the bulletin board, the more chances you have of winning prizes. 【小题 1】 What do you think the similarities of these parties are A All t
35、he parties have very strict rules for their members. B If you want to go to any of the parties, you have to buy a ticket. C All the parties are aimed at strangers who want to be lovers. D All the parties are suitable not only for the young but for the old. 【小题 2】 In which party does a participant ha
36、ve to be careful with the time A Speed dating. B Lock and key party. C Dinner in the dark. D Message party. 【小题 3】 If you go to the Dinner in the dark, _. A you have to wear night vision glasses B you have to eat with your hands C guests eat all the courses in the darkness D your dining partners wil
37、l help you choose the food 【小题 4】 How many of the parties offer gifts or prizes A 1. B 2. C 3. D 4. 答案： 【小题 1】 C 【小题 1】 A 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 B Today, almost everyone has heard of Harry Potter. The books detailing his experiences at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry have aroused passion, creati
38、vity, and interest in reading throughout the world. But have you ever considered why you are a fan of the Harry Potter series JK Rowling has created a list of characters and an environment for them to inhabit that appeals to both adults and children. The fantasy aspect of the wizarding world expands
39、 the imagination, and takes the mind to new and exciting places. Anything could happen there. Her stories contain parts of the believable and unbelievable, changing the predictability that readers commonly come across and bear in fiction. The main theme of the series, including good versus evil, pre
40、judice, love, death, sacrifice, friendship and loyalty, in actuality contributes to the ever-lasting nature of the stories. At the same time, these themes remind us of classic literature, offering mature readers tales that wear like a comfortable pair of shoes, while introducing younger readers to c
41、oncepts they will meet throughout their lives. Much of the appeal also comes from the characters. In each book, JK Rowling introduces and describes the characters in such a way that we wonder not only about their futures, but also about their pasts. Even supporting characters are suddenly more than
42、just extras in the background. And what of Harry Potter himself We care about Harry, because we watch him grow from an innocent boy to a powerful wizard. We see him as both Hero and Victim. He experiences endless love and extreme pain, and as readers, we experience them with him. This perfect combin
43、ation of emotion, suspense and fantasy, together with the fact that JK Rowling is a superb storyteller is the reason why we are Harry potter fans. People are fond of Harry Potter series. With books like these, its hard not to be. 【小题 1】 Harry Potter series become popular partly because _. A they rem
44、ind us of the childhood and environment we had in the past B they take us to a world beyond our imagination and expectation C they offer us ever-lasting nature of the stories D they set an example of hero for us to follow 【小题 2】 What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 6 mean A The supporting
45、characters are not necessary in the story. B Readers care only about Harry but not those supporting characters. C Even the supporting characters are attractive in the story. D Those supporting characters only appear all of a sudden. 【小题 3】 The themes of the Harry Potter series do not contain _. A pr
46、ejudice and love B good and evil C death and sacrifice D safety and peace 【小题 4】 People care for Harry Potter because _. A they think of classic literature when reading the story B they find different experiences from theirs on Harry C they share the experiences with Harry D they like JK Rowlings de
47、scription very much 答案： 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 C 【小题 1】 D 【小题 1】 C Gaudi Nanda sees a wearable computer as a handbag - one thats built out of four-inch squares and triangles of fiber, with tiny computer chips embedded (嵌于 ) in it. It looks, feels and weighs like your typical leather purse. Thats where the
48、similarities end: this bag can wirelessly keep track of your belongings and remind you, just as youre about to leave the house, to take your wallet. It can review the weather report and suggest that you take an umbrella. This purse can even upload your favorite songs onto your scarf. Surely, a computing purse and scarf set may seem like the stuff of science fiction. But these devices, part of next generation of wearable computers, could
