1、2012年全国普通高等学校招生统一考试英语（江西卷带解析） 单项选择 * The Smiths dont usually like staying at hotels, but last summer they spent a few days at a very nice hotel by _ sea. A /; a B the; the C /; the D the; a 答案： C John has really got the job because he showed me the official letter him it. A offered B offering C to o
2、ffer D to be offered 答案： B He seems to be giving the impression that he didnt enjoy himself in Paris. , he had a wonderful time. A Above all B Whats more C As a result D On the contrary 答案： D Having finished her project, she was invited by the school to the new students. A speaking B having spoken C
3、 to speak D to have spoken 答案： C Never before seen anybody who can play tennis as well as Robert. A had she B she had C has she D she has 答案： C You can borrow my car you promise not to drive too fast. A unless B even if C in case D as lone as 答案： D We were all agreed that the cottage would a perfect
4、 holiday home for the family. A make B turn C take D have 答案： A Youd better write down the phone number of that restaurant for future . A purpose B reference C progress D memory 答案： B By 16:30, was almost closing time, nearly all the paintings had been sold. A which B when C what D that 答案： A -Have
5、you paid Whats my share of the bill - . It wasnt very much. A Dont worry about it. B Its my share C None of your business. D Its up to you. 答案： A -Look! Somebody the sofa. -Well, it wasnt me. I didnt do it. A is cleaning B was cleaning C has cleaned D had cleaned 答案： C It suddenly occurred to him he
6、 had left his keys in the office. A whether B where C which D that 答案： D Ive the habit of calling in on my grandparents on my way home from school. A come into B gone into C got into D run into 答案： C My brother would like to buy a good watch but was available from that shop. A nothing B none C no on
7、e D neither 答案： B We have bought so much food now that Suzie wont be with us for dinner. A may not B neednt C cant D mustnt 答案： B 完型填空 That holiday morning I didnt have to attend school. Usually, on holidays, Mother 36 me to sleep in. And I would certainly take full advantage of it. On this particul
8、ar morning, _37_,I felt like getting up early. I stood by my window overlooking the _38_, having nothing better to do. But as it turned out, I was soon to learn about something _39_ in life. As I watched several people go by, get into their cars and drive off, I _40_ an old man on a bicycle with a b
9、ucket on its _41_ and a basket rags and bottles on its back-carriage. He _42_ from one car to another, washing and cleaning them. From the water on the ground, it seemed that he had already _43_ washing and cleaning about a dozen or more cars. He must have begun to work quite early in the morning. S
10、everal thoughts _44_my mind as I watched him work. He wasnt well-dressed. He had on a pair of shorts and a(n) _45_ T-shirt. The bicycle he rode was not by any means the kind modern _46_would want to be seen riding on. But he seemed_47_ with life. There he was, working hard at his small business, _48
11、_ at passers-by and stopping to chat now and then _49_ elderly men and women on their way to the market nearby. There was a noticeable touch of_50_ in the way he seemed to be doing things _51_the windscreen (挡风玻璃 ), then standing back to admire it; scrubbing (擦净 ) the wheels and _52_, standing back
12、to see what they look like after the scrub. It was a _53_ to learn, I felt. At no age need one have to beg for a _54_if one has good health and is willing to work hard. For a while I felt _55_ of myself. Young as I amjust sixteen, and there was this old man who must have been usefully engaged perhap
13、s before the sun appeared above the horizon. 【小题1】 A forces B allows C causes D forbids A otherwise B therefore C however D besides A parking lot B bus stop C school D market A interesting B surprising C awful D useful A noticed B recognized C called D assisted A back B handle C wheel D seat A searc
14、hed B left C moved D wandered A stopped B started C intended D finished A crossed B slipped C disturbed D inspired A attractive B shiny C simple D expensive A repairmen B businessmen C drivers D cyclists A busy B content C careful D bored A waving B looking C laughing D pointing A about B for C with
15、 D like A worry B respect C sympathy D pride A cleaning B fixing C replacing D covering A still B yet C again D soon A lesson B subject C skill D fact A business B living C success D right A tired B doubtful C fearful D ashamed 答案： 【小题 1】 B 【小题 2】 C 【小题 3】 A 【小题 4】 D 【小题 5】 A 【小题 6】 B 【小题 7】 C 【小题 8
16、】 D 【小题 9】 A 【小题 10】 C 【小题 11】 D 【小题 12】 B 【小题 13】 A 【小题 14】 C 【小题 15】 D 【小题 16】 A 【小题 17】 C 【小题 18】 A 【小题 19】 B 【小题 20】 D 阅读理解 Mark and his brother Jason both were looking at the shining new computer enviously. Jason was determined not to go against their fathers wishes but Mark was more adventurou
17、s than his brother. He loved experimenting and his aim was to become a scientist like his father. “Dad will be really mad if he finds out youve been playing with his new computer.” Jason said, “He told us not to touch it.” “He wont find out.” Mark said, “Ill just have a quick look and shut it down.”
18、 Mark had been scolded before for touching his fathers equipment. But his curiosity was difficult to control and this new computer really puzzled him. It was a strange-looking machine one his dad had brought home from the laboratory where he worked. “Its an experimental model,” his father had explai
19、ned, “so dont touch it under any circumstances.” But his fathers warning only served to make Mark more curious. Without any further thought, Mark turned on the power switch. The computer burst into life and seconds later, the screen turned into colors, shifting and changing and then two big white wo
20、rds appeared in the center of the screen: “SPACE TRANSPORTER.” “Yes!” Mark cried excitedly, “Its a computer game. I knew it! Dads only been pretending to work. Hes really been playing games instead.” A new message appeared on the screen: “ENTER NAMES VOYAGER 1: VOYAGER 2: ” Marks fingers flew across
21、 the keyboard as he typed in both of their names. “INPUT ACCEPTED. START TRANSPORT PROGRAM. AUTO-RETRIEVE INITIATED（自动回收程序已启动） .” The screen turned even brighter and a noise suddenly rose in volume. “I think wed better shut it off, Mark,” Jason yelled, reaching for the power switch. He was really fr
22、ightened. But his hand never reached the switch. A single beam of dazzling white light burst out of the computer screen, wrapping the boys in its glow (光芒 ), until they themselves seemed to be glowing. Then it died down just as suddenly as it had burst into life. And the boys were no longer there. O
23、n the screen, the letters changed. “TRANSPORT SUCCESSFUL. DESTINATION（目的地） : MARS. RETRIEVE DATE: 2025.” 【小题 1】 Why did Mark touch the computer against his fathers warning A He wanted to take a voyage. B He wanted to practice his skill C He was so much attracted by it. D He was eager to do an experi
24、ment. 【小题 2】 Where did the boys father most likely work A In an electronic factory. B In a computer company. C In a scientific research center. D In an information processing center. 【小题 3】 Mark thought “SPACE TRANSPORTER” on the screen was the name of . A a computer game B a company website C a sof
25、tware producer D an astronomy program 【小题 4】 Why did Jason want to shut off the computer A He was afraid of being scolded. B He didnt like the loud noise and light. C He didnt want to play games any more. D He was afraid something dangerous might happen. 【小题 5】 What happened to the boys at the end o
26、f the story A They were blown into the air. B They were sent to another planet. C They were hidden in the strong light. D They were carried away to another country 答案： 【小题 1】 C 【小题 2】 C 【小题 3】 A 【小题 4】 D 【小题 5】 B A Book ReviewThe Snake -Stone by Berlie Doherty The setting: Urban England (the cities)
27、, but also rural England (the countryside) including remote English villages. The theme: The main theme is a teenage search of self-discovery, in this case the search for a mother from whom the hero was separated at an early age. Its other concerns are love, getting on with others, being persistent
28、and courageous and trying to deal with doubts, troubles and worries. As the book moves to a close, James swimming coach says to him: “You are not like a kid obeying instructions any more. You are diving like a young man who knows where he is going.” The characters: James is the hero of the story. He
29、 is a championship diver, and has a comfortable life with his foster parents (养父母 ). Yet he also has the qualities to take him on a long journey to find his birth mother. The other characters in The Snake-Stone, James parents, his diving instructor, best friend, the villagers, people he meets on his
30、 journey, are pictured realistically. The turning point: The turning point in the story comes while James foster parents are away in London, and he wonders about the identity of his birth mother. The only clue he has is a fossil, “the snake stone” which she left behind along with a note on which she
31、 had written: “Take good care of Sammie. It was written on a torn envelope with parts of an address still there. The journey: Instead of going to London, James decides to find his birth mother. With help from his geography teacher, James sets out for the remote country village where his mother might
32、 be found. James has painful, challenging, but also humorous and happy travels. The mother he finally meets, Anne, has a minor yet powerful voice in the novel. He comes to understand why she left him at a strangers door fifteen years before. Although the meeting is not long, it leaves him with a fee
33、ling of completeness. As a journey of self-discovery The Snake-Stone also provides its readers with a happy ending. Its hero says, on returning to his foster parents, “I was home.” 【小题 1】 What is the main theme of the novel A Life with foster parents. B Life in the world of diving. C A journey of se
34、lf-discovery. D A travel around the country. 【小题 2】 What do the coachs words in Paragraph 2 suggest A James is a successful diver. B James is a hopeful swimmer. C James is an outgoing young man. D James is an independent young man. 【小题 3】 The snake stone in the novel is . A a stone with an address o
35、n it B a clue left by the birth mother C a gift from the swimming coach D a fossil left by the foster parents 【小题 4】 Which of the following is true about the novel A The story has a sad ending. B The story takes place in the city of London. C The characters are vividly described. D The turning point
36、 comes after the hero meets his birth mother. 【小题 5】 It can be concluded that James journey is _. A worthwhile B boring C comfortable D disappointing 答案： 【小题 1】 C 【小题 2】 D 【小题 3】 B 【小题 4】 C 【小题 5】 A Big Brothers Big Sisters is based on the simplicity and power of friendship It is a program which pro
37、vides friendship and fun by matching vulnerable young people (ages 7-17) with a volunteer adult who can be both a role model and a supportive friend. Volunteer tutors come from all walks of lifemarried, single, wit h or without children. Big Brothers and Big Sisters are not replacement parents or so
38、cial workers. They are tutors: someone to trust, to have fun with, to talk and go to when needed. A Big Sister and Little Sister will generally spend between one and four hours together three or four times each month for at least twelve months. They enjoy simple activities such as a picnic at a park
39、, cooking, playing sport or going to a football match. These activities improve the friendship and help the young person develop positive self-respect, confidence and life direction. Big Brothers Big Sisters organizations exist throughout the world. It is the largest and most well-known provider of
40、tutor services internationally and has been operating for 25 years. Emily and Sarah have been matched since 2008. Emily is a 10-year-old girl who has experienced some difficulties being accepted by her schoolmates at school. “ I was pretty sure there was something wrong with me.” Emilys mum came acr
41、oss Big Brothers Big Sisters and thought it would be of benefit to Emily by “providing different feedback (反馈 ) about herself other than just relying on schoolmates to measure her self-worth. Sarah wanted to get involved in a volunteer program. “I googled it and found out how to be a part of it. I t
42、hought it would be fun for me to get involved in making time to do something because sometimes it is all work and no play.” Big Brothers Big Sisters has been of great benefit and enjoyment to both Emily and Sarah. They love and look forward to their time together and the partnership has certainly he
43、lped Emily be more comfortable in being the wonderful, happy and unique girl she is! 【小题 1】 What is the aim of Big Brothers Big Sisters A To offer students public services B To help students improve their grades C To organize sport activities for young people D To provide partnership and fun for you
44、ng people 【小题 2】 A volunteer is usually expected to work within a year for at least_ A 24 hours B 36 hours C 48 hours D 72 hours 【小题 3】 According to Emilys mother, this program may provide Emily with_ A advice from her teachers B a new way to assess herself C a new way to judge her schoolmates D mor
45、e comments from her schoolmates 【小题 4】 Why did Sarah want to get involved in the program A She used to be a volunteer. B She needed a part-time job. C She felt a bit bored with her life. D She wanted to get a challenging job. 【小题 5】 According to the passage, “vulnerable young people” are probably th
46、ose who are _. A popular at school B rather weak physically C easily hurt emotionally D confident in themselves 答案： 【小题 1】 D 【小题 2】 B 【小题 3】 B 【小题 4】 B 【小题 5】 C For those who make journeys across the world, the speed of travel today has turned the countries into a series of villages Distances betwee
47、n them appear no greater to a modern traveler than those which once faced men as they walked from village to village. Jet planes fly people from one end of the earth to the other, allowing them a freedom of movement undreamt of a hundred years ago. Yet some people wonder if the revolution in travel
48、has gone too far. A price has been paid, they say, for the conquest (征服 ) of time and distance. Travel is something to be enjoyed, not endured (忍受 ). The boat offers leisure and time enough to appreciate the ever-changing sights and sounds of a journey. A journey by train also has a special charm about it. Lakes and forests and wild, open plains sweeping past your carriage window create a grand view in which time and distance mean nothing. On board a plane, however, there
