1、广东省广州市花都区 2011届高三上学期学期初调研考试试题（英语） 其他 第一节 完形填空 (共 15小题；每小题 2分，满分 30分 ) 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从 115各题所给的 A、 B、 C和 D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A man who knows how to write a personal letter has a very powerful tool. A letter can be enjoyed, read and 1 . It can set up a warm conversation between two people far apa
2、rt; it can keep a 2 with very little effort. I will give 3 . A few years ago my older brother and I were not getting along well. We had been close as 4 but had grown apart. Our meetings were not 5 ; our conversation was filled with arguments and quarrels: and every effort to clear the air seemed to
3、only 6 our misunderstanding. Then he 7 a small island in the Caribbean and we 8 touch. One day he wrote me a letter. He described his island and its people, told me what he was doing, said how he felt. Rereading the letter, I was 9 by its humor and clever expressions. These were all qualities for wh
4、ich I had 10 respected my older brother but 11 he no longer had them. I had never known he could write so well. And with that one letter we became friends 12 . It might never have occurred to him to write me if he had not been in a place where there were no 13 . For him, writing was a necessity. It
5、also turned out to be the best way for us to get back in touch. Because we live in an age of 14 communication, people often forget that they dont always have to phone or email. They have a 15 . And that is to write. 1. A. received B. rewritten C. returned D. reread 2. A. record B. promise C. friends
6、hip D. secret 3. A. an example B. a lesson C. an experience D. a talk 4.A brothers B. children C fellows D classmates 5. A normal B. necessary C pleasant D possible 6. A deepen B. start C express D settle 7. A toured B. stopped over C reached D moved to 8. A lost B. kept in C needed D got in 9.A dri
7、ven B. beaten C surprised D honored 10. A never B. seldom C sometimes D once 11. A realized B. judged C. thought D. expected 12. A later B. anyhow C. too D. again 13. A mail services B. transport services C. phones D. relative 14. A poor B. easy C. popular D. busy 15.A. habit B. choice C. method D.
8、plan 答案： 15: DCABC 610： ADACD 1115: CDCBB 阅读理解 II 阅读 (共两节 , 满分 50分 ) 第一节 阅读理解 (共 20小题；每小题 2分，满分 40分 ) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、 B、 C和 D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 How I Turned to Be Optimistic I began to grow up that winter night when my parents and I were returning from my aunts house, and my mother said that we
9、 might soon be leaving for America. We were on the bus then. I was crying, and some people on the bus were turning around to look at me. I remember that I could not bear the thought of never hearing again the radio program for school children to which I listened every morning. I do not remember myse
10、lf crying for this reason again. In fact, I think I cried very little when I was saying goodbye to my friends and relatives. When we were leaving I thought about all the places I was going to see-the strange and magical places I had known only from books and pictures. The country I was leaving never
11、 to come back was hardly in my head then. The four years that followed taught me the importance of optimism, but the idea did not come to me at once. For the first two years in New York I was really losthaving to study in three schools as a result of family moves. I did not quite know what I was or
12、what I should be. Mother remarried, and things became even more complex for me. Some time passed before my stepfather and I got used to each other. I was often sad, and saw no end to the hard times. My responsibilities in the family increased a lot since I knew English better than everyone else at h
13、ome. I wrote letters, filled out forms, translated at interviews with Immigration officers, took my grandparents to the doctor and translated there, and even discussed telephone bills with company representatives. From my experiences I have learned one important rule: almost all common troubles even
14、tually go away! Something good is certain to happen in the end when you do not give up, and just wait a little! I believe that my life will turn out all right, even though it will not be that easy. 26.How did the author get to know America A. From her relatives. B. From her mother. C. From books and
15、 pictures. D. From radio programs. 27.Upon leaving for America the author felt_. A. confused B. excited C. worried D. amazed 28.For the first two years in New York, the author _. A. often lost her way B. did not think about her future C. studied in three different schools D. got on well with her ste
16、pfather 29.What can we learn about the author from Paragraph 4 A. She worked as a translator. B. She attended a lot of job interviews. C. She paid telephone bills for her family. D She helped her family with her English. 30.The author believes that_. A. her future will be free from troubles B. it is
17、 difficult to learn to become patient C. there are more good things than bad things D. good things will happen if one keeps trying 答案： 【小题 1】 C 【小题 2】 B 【小题 3】 C 【小题 4】 D 【小题 5】 D Phys ed (physical education) is making a comeback as a part of the school core curriculum(核心课程 )， but with a difference.
18、 While group sports are still part of the curriculum, the new way is to teach skills that are useful beyond gym class. Instead of learning how to climb a rope, children are taught to lift weights, balance their diets and build physical endurance(忍耐力 ). In this way， kids are given the tools and skill
19、s and experiences so they can lead a physically active life the rest of their life. Considering that 15 percent of American children 6 to 18 are overweight, supporters say more money and thought must be put into phys ed curriculum. In many cases, that may mean not just replacing the old gym-class mo
20、del with fitness programs but also starting up phys ed programs because school boards often put P.E. on the chopping block(砧板 ), cutting it entirely or decreasing its teachers or the days it is offered, says Alicia Moag-Stahlberg, the executive director of Action for Health Kids. The difference in p
21、hys ed programs is partly due to the lack of a national standard. Physical education needs to be part of the core curriculum, she added. The wisdom of the new approach has some scientific support. Researchers at the University of Wisconsin have showed how effective the fit-for-life model of gym clas
22、s can be. They observed how 50 overweight children lost more weight when they cycled and skied cross-country (越野 )than when they played sports. The researchers also found that teaching sports like football resulted in less overall movement, partly because some reluctant students were able to sit on
23、the bench. Another problem with simply teaching group sports in gym class is that only a small percentage of students continue playing them after graduating from high school. The new method teaches skills that translate to adulthood. 31.According to the passage, what is usually taught in the old gym
24、 class A. Lift weights B. Climb a rope C. Cycle D. Have a balanced diet 32. What does Alicia Moag-Stahlberg mean by saying “some school boards put P. E. on the chopping block” A. Schools do not pay enough attention to P. E. B. Schools welcome P. E. but do not have time for it. C. Schools put P.E. in
25、 the first place. D. Schools cut down other subjects time for P.E. 33. Which is NOT the reason to carry out phys ed programs according to the passage A. More teenagers are overweight. B. Traditional group sports teaching is not effective. C. Students need to learn some skills to help them lead a phy
26、sically active life. D. Phys ed programs need less money to support. 34. How many problems are mentioned in the passage with simply teaching group sports A. Two B. Three C. Four D. One 35. Whats the difference between the come-back phys ed and the ordinary gym-class model？ A. The Phys ed teaches gro
27、up sports. B. The Phys ed provides more fitness programs. C. The Phys ed teaches tools and skills which could be used in the future life. D. The Phys ed has more support from the government. 答案： 【小题 1】 B 【小题 2】 A 【小题 3】 D 【小题 4】 A 【小题 5】 C The Zhoukoudian Beijing Man Site is one of the most importan
28、t world heritage sites in China. Since the discovery, which changed Chinas knowledge of its history, was made in the 1920s, Zhoukoudian has become an important place for archaeologists from all over the world. At the site in the south-west suburb of Beijing, there is, for example, the earliest evide
29、nce of the use of fire by humans. It has also been proved that people lived there continuously between 500,000 and 10,000 years ago. Today, however, Zhoukoudian is in serious danger. Parts of the cave have been badly affected by rain and exposure to the air. Some areas are almost completely covered
30、in weeds, causing serious damage. Pollution from nearby cement factories has also contributed to the problem. The site is extremely expensive to maintain and it will cost between three and five million yuan to repair it. At the moment, visitors are not allowed to visit the caves. Zhoukoudian is on t
31、he World Cultural Heritage List, organized by UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. The list is constantly checked. Any site which is seriously damaged or which is not properly protected is an endangered heritage, and UNESCO is very quick to do something about
32、 situations like this. They have recommended that the site be closed and repaired. If nothing is done to repair it, it could be removed from the list. This is a very serious matter and the Chinese Academy of Sciences is trying to raise public awareness about it. They have suggested that the general
33、public be encouraged to help with the problem. A professor at the Academy has proposed that a fund be established to raise money. Dr Zhu Ming of the Academy said, “ We have requested that the government get involved, but we also need assistance from ordinary people. They can help by contributing to
34、the cost of repairing the caves. They are a precious part of our cultural heritagei t is of vital importance that we do something. If not, it will be a catastrophe.” 36. Why is Zhoukoudian of great importance in China A. Because the site tells some information about how man lived in the old times. B
35、. Because it has brought in lots of money as a place of interest. C. Because it is the only place in China on the World Cultural Heritage List. D. Because it changed our knowledge of Chinas history of the 1920s. 37. What is the second paragraph about A. Zhoukoudians discovery B. Zhoukoudians future
36、C. Zhoukoudians in danger D. Zhoukoudians protection 38. The following has caused the damage of the site except_. A. Weeds B. Rain C. Fire D. Cement factories 39. The passage suggests that to repair Zhoukoudian, Chinese Academy of Sciences is seeking help from_. A. Archaeologists from all over the w
37、orld B. Government and the public C. Experts from UNESCO D. Visitors 40. Which of the following can replace the underlined word “catastrophe” A. case B. worry C. wonder D. disaster 答案： 【小题 1】 A 【小题 2】 C 【小题 3】 C 【小题 4】 B 【小题 5】 D HANS Christian Andersen put Denmark on the map of the world literature
38、 with his stories The Emperors New Clothes, The Little Mermaid (小美人鱼 ) and The Ugly Duckling. Now Copenhagen, the countrys capital, has become the center of the world political map, with 190 world leaders attending the climate talks there, not to mention thousands of reporters. Just how much do you
39、know about the Scandinavian country Denmark is famous for its design culture. At the heart of “Danish Design” is the idea that, as poet and designer Piet Hein puts it: “There is one art, not more, nor less, and that is to do all things with artlessness (朴实 )”. Danish design places equal emphasis on
40、practicality and quality. From Lego toys to furniture, Danish products are known for their clean lines, simplicity and functionality. “Remove material where its not needed. Keep things simple and functional and make them carefully,” explained Hans J. Wegner, the first Danish designer to achieve worl
41、dwide fame: “The aim is not to create a work of art, but to produce a good chair.” “The Danes have done a better job than most in promoting arts in Europe, considering their countrys size and population, in the fields of architecture, sculpture and design,” writes Helena Smith, reporter with British
42、 newspaper the Guardian. The simplicity of Danish design may extend to the quality of life there. Some even claim that the Danes have the highest quality of life of any nation in the world. Kate Vial, a 55-year-old American who has lived and worked in Denmark for more than 30 years, explaining why s
43、he chooses to live in Denmark rather than the US, told Germanys biggest news weekly Der Spiegel: “I just chose a simpler lifestyle, one where I could ride my bike all over and where I dont have to make a great living to survive.” 41. Whats the writers purpose of mentioning Denmarks literature A. To
44、show the readers that Denmark is best known for its stories. B. To arouse readers interest in Denmark. C. To tell the readers that this passage is related to literature. D. To show why Denmark can attract so many political leaders. 42. What is Denmark famous for according to the passage A. Design cu
45、lture B. Making chairs C. Writing poems D. Climate prediction 43. Which statement is true according to the passage A. Danish design pays more attention to arts than its function. B. Danish products dont need much material. C. Danish people like to keep simple life. D. Compared with other countries i
46、n Europe, Denmark does little in promoting arts. 44. In Piet Heins opinion, the characteristic of Danish culture is _. A. Creative B. Complicated C. Impractical D. Simple 45. What is the best title for the passage A. Danes conquer the world with simple designs. B. Denmarka new p olitical center. C.
47、Life in Denmark. D. Designers idea of Denmark. 答案： 【小题 1】 B 【小题 2】 A 【小题 3】 C 【小题 4】 D 【小题 5】 A 阅读填空 第二节 语法填空 (共 10小题；每小题 1.5分，满分 15分 ) 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 16 25的相应位置上。 Anna pushed herself up from the bench and walked steadily with her walking sticks
48、 toward the office. As soon as she entered the room, she saw it. _16_ blue umbrella was there, unopened, _17_ a floor-to-ceiling window. _18_（ see） it so near, nearly within reach, Anna forgot herself and pointed to her possession. “That is mine,” she said. “My son brought it to me from Paris and I
49、want it back.” The man had risen when she entered and he _19_(remain) standing. He turned to look at the umbrella _20_ she pointed. “Yes. I know the umbrella is from Paris, ” he said, showing a mix of innocence and curiosity. “Actually, it _21_(make) in Italy, but its sold in Paris. Its not the one your son gave you. I bought it myself.” Anna stared at him. Was he claiming
