1、安徽省合肥市 2010年高三第二次教学质量检测英语试题 其他 任务型读写（共 10小题；每小题 1分，满分 10分） 阅读下面短文，根据所读内容在表格中的空白处填入恰当的单词。注意：每个空格只填一个单词。 You may admire both the romantic love story and the mysterious city of Rome in the movie Roman Holiday. If you are planning to visit Rome, here are some cultural dos and donts you should know. Coff
2、ee Etiquette: Italian breakfast consists of pastry and a cup of Cappuccino or shot of espresso. If eaten outside of home, breakfast is always consumed standing up at the local bar. An espresso is not sipped; it is downed in one gulp. Cappuccino is generally a morning drink and is not drunk after noo
3、n by real Italians. A post-dinner espresso, however, is common practice. Dinner Rules: It is expected for guests to arrive for dinner reservations at least fifteen minutes late. In many restaurants, printed menus are for tourists. Regular patrons know to ask for the daily specials, which typically f
4、eature the freshest ingredients. Bread, when served, is rarely accompanied by butter or olive oil. Drink the Water: Rome has plenty of public water fountains, and real Romans (and their dogs) always drink directly from them. Many people also refill their water bottle from these fountains. Mind the T
5、raffic: Unless theres a traffic light, or you are in a crosswalk, dont expect cars to stop for you. Though crosswalks go first, in a car crazy city, still youd better keep cautious and walk cautiously. Money: Always have some euros with you. Most major hotels, restaurants, and shops take credit card
6、s, but many smaller operations either will either be unwilling to accept them for smaller purchases or do not accept credit cards at all. ATMs are available around the city and at the airports. About Soccer: Most Italian men are passionate about their soccer. Arm yourself with some knowledge of Ital
7、ys soccer scene, and you will find ready conversation partners almost everywhere. The Romans: The people here love to share their thoughts, opinions and emotions. They are creative, passionate, playful, occasionally rude or vain but always entertaining, and almost always good humored. Theme Dos and
8、Donts in Rome Eating Always have your breakfast with a cup of drink, Cappuccino or espresso (76) . Arrive at least fifteen minutes last if (77) for dinner. Bread, when served, is rarely (78) by butter or olive oil. (79) some daily specials in restaurants directly, as regular customers do. Drinking P
9、ublic water fountains are always (80) by real Romans and their dogs. Refill your water bottles from the fountains, too. Traffic rules Never expect cars to stop for you unless in a crosswalk. When you are in a crosswalk, youd better keep (81) . (82) Have some euros with you for smaller (83) , because
10、 not all shops take credit cards. Communicating Start your (84) with local people by talking about Italian soccer and they will be (85) to share their opinions with you. 答案： . included 77. invited / asked 78. accompanied 79. Order 80. shared / used 81. cautious 82. Money / Euros / Cash 83. purchases
11、 / purchased 84. conversation 85. willing / ready 单项选择 * When you get your paper back, pay special attention to have been marked. A where B which C what D that 答案： C Your performance in the exam isnt that satisfactory. , you failed. A In a word B In other words C Whats worse D What a pity 答案： B - I
12、to your birthday party last Sunday. - Unfortunately, you were out on business. A had come B came C would come D would have come 答案： D He cant be at home now, for I saw him in the gym just now. A giving out B working out C carrying out D bringing out 答案： B Do you expect to be a possibility that we ma
13、y have three days off for the coming New Years Day A it B there C that D this 答案： B So well in 2009 that the world has agreed that it was the year of China. A did China perform B China has performed C was China performed D China is performing 答案： A In Rome, its a common to have a shot of espresso af
14、ter breakfast. A practice B taste C sense D custom 答案： A After graduation Id like to find a job I can use what I have learnt at school. A whose B which C where D that 答案： C It be really cold in November in Hefei though we usually have warm and sunny days. A should B will C must D can 答案： D - Whats t
15、he problem, sir - You at least at a speed of about 100 miles per hour. A are driving B drove C were driving D have been driving 答案： C He lost both of his parents in the big earthquake, but for him, a kind couple adopted him and took good care of him. A suddenly B naturally C obviously D luckily 答案：
16、D Even though Lucy and Kathy are good friends, Lucy to lending her ID card to Kathy to apply for a credit card. A stuck B referred C turned D objected 答案： D - I failed my driving test. - Never mind. . A Better luck next time. B Better later than never C No pains, no gains D Well begun is half done 答
17、案： A Miss Li as a secretary for five years in the company, and now she is general manager of it. A has served B had served C served D serves 答案： C - Why are the students working so hard these days - ready for the coming entrance examination. A To get B Get C Getting D Got 答案： A 完型填空 Kindness is the
18、golden chain by which society is bound together. However, I was not thinking about the golden chain when I had to help people who 36 their way and parked in front of my house. I was growing tired of helping so many people. Almost every 37 I was awaken during a sound nights sleep and had to 38 someon
19、e out. Many times I was 39 by some penniless motorists who did not even thank me for the helps that they received and some even complained that I could have done 40 . One day, a young man with a week old beard climbed out of a 41 automobile. He had no money and no food. He asked if I could give him
20、some 42 , offer him gasoline and a meal. I told him that if he wanted to work for me, he could cut the grass, but 43 the work wasnt necessary. Though sweaty and hungry, he worked hard. After working all day, he sat 44 to cool himself. I thanked him for his work and gave him the money he 45 . I then
21、offered him some 46 money for a task particularly well done, but he shook his head, 47 . I never saw him again. He probably thinks I helped him out that day, but that is not 48 it was. I didnt help him. He helped me to 49 people again to repay their trust in me. He helped me to once again want to do
22、 something for those who are 50 . I wish I could thank him for 51 some of my belief in the basic 52 of others and for giving me back a little of the 53 I had lost. Because of him, I once again felt part of a golden chain of kindness that 54 us to others. I may have fed his body that day, but he fed
23、my 55 . 36 A fought B found C made D lost 37 A morning B afternoon C night D evening 38 A bring B help C carry D drive 39 A taken for grantedB put up with C turned down D taken up with 40 A less B more C worse D enough 41 A fashionable B famous C flashy D shabby 42 A money B food C help D work 43 A
24、actually B specially C particularly D generally 44 A in the sun B in the shade C in the field D in the car 45 A asked B begged C needed D charged 46 A old B extra C small D good 47 A accepted B received C refused D denied 48 A the situation B the thing C the issue D the way 49 A believe in B watch o
25、ver C look after D care about 50 A in trouble B in danger C in tears D in fear 51 A forgetting B losing C restoring D finding 52 A goodness B happiness C pleasure D nature 53 A weakness B strength C optimism D pessimism 54 A adapts B adjusts C devotes D connects 55 A heart B soul C head D mouth 答案：
26、40 DCBAB 4145 DDABC 4650 BCDAA 5155 CACDB 阅读理解 D China has been the best place to witness the solar eclipse 答案： 75 CBDA Neatness and personal cleanness have been around for ages and have become an important part of everyones daily routine. You might think that all modern societies would have the sam
27、e neatness and personal cleanness practices. After all, doesnt everybody take baths Most people do recognize the need for cleanness, which is the basis for health. Neatness practices include all the little things people do to make themselves look their best, such as combing their hair and putting on
28、 makeup. However, while most modern people agree that these things are important, people in different cultures take care of themselves in different ways. There used to be an old joke in America that people should take a bath once a week, whether they need one or not. In fact, though, Americans gener
29、ally take a bath or more commonly, a shower every day. But in contrast to some cultures, most Americans get their shower in the morning so that they can start the day fresh. Americans are known for having very sensitive noses. In America, body smell is socially unacceptable. For that reason, America
30、ns consider it a must to use special lotion (浴液 ) to prevent the smell. Ladies often add a touch of perfume. Men may spray on after shave cream or manly smelling perfume. Some of the cultural varieties in neatness practices result from physical differences between races. Whereas many Asian men have
31、little facial hair, Westerners have a lot. As a result, most American men spend some time each day shaving or tidying their facial hair to keep it nice. American women, on the other hand, generally prefer not to be hairy at all. Americans put great value on both neatness and personal cleanness. For
32、some people, taking care of themselves has become almost a religion. As the old saying goes, “Cleanness is next to godliness.” Whether or not being clean and neat looking brings one closer to God, it certainly at least brings one closer to others. Americans look down on people who dont take care of
33、themselves, or who “let themselves go.” 68 We can infer from the first paragraph that . A everyone takes baths daily to get a nice look. B people have the same neatness practices today. C neatness practices may be affected by cultures. D neatness means combing hair and doing makeup. 69 Americans hav
34、e a bath in the morning to . A begin an energetic day B refresh their sensitive noses C prevent their body smell D style their hair at home 70 According to the author, physical differences between races can cause differences in . A cultures B locations C religions D neatness practice 71 The underlin
35、ed phrase in the last paragraph means “ ”. A care much about themselves B give loose to themselves C stay away from other people D stay closer to other people 答案： 71 CADB As AH1N1 flu continues to spread, experts from the World Health Organization are calling for everyone to practice smart flu preve
36、ntion techniques. Besides washing your hands and getting enough sleep, here are the other 7 ways to keep your body strong and your immune (免疫 ) system ready to fight infection. Avoid Contact with Sick People Flu virus is spread when particles (微粒 ) blown into the air through a cough or sneeze reach
37、someone elses nose. So if youre coughing or sneezing, cover your mouth and then wash your hands, and if you have to be around someone who is sick, try to stay a few feet away from them and avoid physical contact. Eat Immune Boosting Foods Keeping your body strong and ready to fight infection is impo
38、rtant in flu prevention. Fatty foods can make you feel lazy, and make your immune system working in an inactive and compromised way. So stick with wholes grains, colorful vegetables, and vitamin rich fruits. Avoid Alcohol In addition to being a mood calm and pleasant, alcohol is an immune restrictio
39、n that can actually decrease your resistance to virus infections like AH1N1flu. So avoid alcohol to keep your immune system strong. Drink Enough Water Drink 8 10 glasses of water each day to wash out poisonous things from your system and maintain system in a good state, Keep Physically Active Adequa
40、te exercise for example walking for 30 to 40 minutes 3 or 4 times a week supports the immune system by increasing circulation, speeding the bodys oxygen taking in, taking away poisonous things through sweat, and releasing tension and stress. So get moving! Be Careful of Surfaces This is as much a mi
41、ndfulness exercise as anything else. Be aware of what public surfaces you touch, when youve shaken hands with someone, or when youre using something like a pen that others have recently used and dont touch your face until youve had a chance to wash your hands. Know When to Get Help AH1N1 flu can loo
42、k like regular flu, so dont feel like you necessarily are infected if youre exhibiting flu like symptoms. But do consult your doctor if your symptoms are severe. C Dont fear getting infected! D See a doctor if youre seriously ill! 答案： 67 BACD Homebuyers nationwide are watching housing prices going u
43、p, up, and up. “How high can they go ” is the question on everyones lips “As long as interest rates stay around 5 percent, theres no telling,” remarked one realtor in Santa Monica, California. “Its crazy,” said Tim, who is looking for a house near the beach. “In 1993, I bought my first place, a two-
44、bedroom condominium in Venice, for $70,000. My friends thought then that I was overpaying. Five years later, I had to move. I sold it for $230,000, which was a nice profit. Last year, while visiting friends here, I saw in the local paper that the exact same condo was for sale for $510,000!” It is a
45、sellers market. Homebuyers feel like they have to offer at least 10 percent more than the asking price. Donna, a new owner of a one-bedroom condo in Venice Beach, said, “Thats what I did. I told the owner that whatever anyone offers you, Ill give you $20,000 more, under the table, so you dont have t
46、o pay your realtor any of it. I was tired of looking.” Tim says he hopes he doesnt get that desperate. “Whether you decide to buy or decide not to buy, you still feel like you made the wrong decision. If you buy, you feel like you overpaid. If you dont buy, you want to kick yourself for passing up a
47、 great opportunity.” Everyone says the bubble(泡沫 ) has to burst sometime, but everyone hopes it will burst the day after they sell their house. Even government officials have no idea what the future will bring. “All we can say is that, inevitably, these things go in cycles,” said the state director
48、of housing. “What goes up must come down. But, as we all know, housing prices always stay up a little higher than they go down. So you cant lose over the long run. Twenty years down the road, your house is always worth more than you paid for it.” 60 If Tim had sold his flat last year, he could have earned . A $ 510,000 B $ 440,000 C $ 280,000 D $ 160,000 61 Donna paid another $ 20,000 to the owner secretly because . A she felt like offering 10% more B secret money made low price C the owner asked for the money D she was bored with bargaining 62 We c
