◎ 2011-2012学年广东省三校高二英语下学期联考试题的第一部分试题
  • 完形填空。
         School was over and I was both mentally and physically tired, I sat at the very front of the bus because of   1   to get home.Sitting at the front makes you   2   out like a shiny coin in a pile of dull pennies. Janie,
    the driver, tries to break the uncomfortable atmosphere by striking the match of   3 .
        I try to mind my manners and  4   listen, but usually I am too busy thinking about my day.On this day,
    however, her conversation was worth listening to.
         "My father's sick," she said to no one in 5 .I could see the anxiety and fear in her eyes.With a sudden
    change of attitude and interest, I asked, "What's wrong with him?"
         With her eyes wet and her voice tight from   6   the tears, she responded, "Heart trouble." Her eyes   7  
    as she continued."I've already lost my mum, so I don't think I can   8  losing him."
         I couldn't respond.I was  9  .My heart ached for her.I sat on the old, smelly seat thinking of the great
      10  my own mother was thrown into when my father died.
         I saw how hard it was, and still is, for her.I wouldn't like anyone to go through that.Suddenly I realized
    Janie wasn't only a bus driver.That was just her job.She had a whole world of family and concerns too. I
    had never thought of her as anything but a 11   .I suddenly felt very   12  .I realized I had only thought of
    people as   13   as what their purposes were in my life.I paid no attention to Janie because she was a bus
    driver.1 had judged her by her job and regarded her as unimportant.
         For all I know, I'm just another person in someone else's world, and may not even be important. I
    should not have been so selfish and self-centered.Everyone   14  a place to go to, people to see and
    appointments to   15 .Understanding people is an art.
    (     )1. A. determination
    (     )2. A. make        
    (     )3. A. topic        
    (     )4. A. devotedly    
    (     )5. A. common      
    (     )6. A. avoiding    
    (     )7. A. glanced      
    (     )8. A. mind        
    (     )9. A. angry        
    (     )10. A. pain        
    (     )11. A. daughter    
    (     )12. A. selfish    
    (     )13. A. long        
    (     )14. A. takes      
    (     )15. A. stay        
    B. decision    
    B. stand      
    B. message    
    B. carelessly  
    B. silence    
    B. clearing    
    B. closed      
    B. regret      
    B. interested  
    B. pity        
    B. worker      
    B. confused    
    B. often      
    B. has        
    B. remain      
    C. attempt        
    C. think          
    C. discussion    
    C. truly          
    C. particular    
    C. keeping        
    C. lowered        
    C. bear          
    C. curious        
    C. disappointment
    C. driver        
    C. worried        
    C. far            
    C. finds          
    C. keep          
    D. anxiety      
    D. find          
    D. conversation  
    D. sincerely    
    D. surprise      
    D. fighting      
    D. saddened      
    D. miss          
    D. shocked      
    D. mercy        
    D. passenger    
    D. sad          
    D. well          
    D. needs        
    D. put          
  • 阅读理解。

         Advertising gives useful information about which products to buy. But modern advertising gives more
    than news   1  products and services .Today's advertisements, or ads, try to get consumers to buy certain brands .Writers of advertising are so skillful  2  they can sometimes persuade a consumer _3_(wear) a
    certain kind of clothing, eat a special kind of cereal (麦片) ,or see a movie. Consumers might never even want a product if they did not see or hear advertisements for it.
         For example, you probably do not need the _4_(new) cereal in the supermarket. There are probably
    many cereal brands on your kitchen shelves. You may not have space on your shelf for _5_. But if you
    see ads about a new cereal that is your extra - tasty and has a free prize in the box, you may want _6  .
    Advertising must get attention. To be    7   (effect), it must be exciting, entertaining, or provide some
    pleasure. The secret of writing good advertising copy is to offer _8   good idea as well as a product. The
    idea is _9   the advertisement is really selling. One example is an ad that says eating a certain cereal will
    make a person do well in sports. That cereal brand may sell better if consumers think it _10_ (offer) strength and energy.

  • 填空题。
    Peter Judd joined the army   1  he was eighteen, and for several months he     2  (teach) how to be a
    good soldier. He did quite well in everything   3  shooting. One day he and his friends were practicing   4   (shoot), all of _5_were doing quite well except Peter. After he had shot at the target nine times
    and had not hit it once, the officer  6   was trying to teach the young soldiers to shoot said, "You're
    quite   7   (hope). Peter! Don't waste your last bullet too! Go behind that wall and shoot yourself with it!"
         Peter felt ashamed. He went behind the wall, and a few seconds later the officer and the   8   young
    soldiers heard the sound of a shot.
         "Heavens!" the officer said, "Has that silly man really shot  9  ?" He ran behind the wall  10   (anxious), but Peter was all right. "I'm sorry, sir." he said, "but I missed again."
◎ 2011-2012学年广东省三校高二英语下学期联考试题的第二部分试题
  • 阅读理解。
         During the summer holidays there will be a revised schedule of services for the students. Changes for
    dining-room and library service hours and for bus schedules will be posted on the wall outside of the
    dining-hall. Weekly film and concert schedules, which are being arranged, will be posted each Wednesday
    outside of the student club.
        In the summer holidays, buses going to the town center will leave the main hall every hour on the half
    hour during the day. The dining-room will serve three meals a day from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm during the
    week and two meals from noon to 7:00 pm on weekends. The library will continue its usual hours during
    the week, but have shorter hours on Saturdays and Sundays. The weekend hours are from noon to 5:00
    pm.
        All students who want to use the library borrowing services must have a new summer card. This
    announcement will also appear in the next week's student newspaper.
    1. The main purpose of this announcement is to ________.
    A. tell students of important schedule changes    
    B. show the excellent services for students
    C. tell students of new bus and library services    
    D. ask students to renew their library cards
    2. At which of the following times will the bus leave the main hall?
    A.8:00, 9:00, 10:00, 11:00    
    B.8:30, 9:30, 10:30, 11:30
    C.8:30, 9:00, 9:30, 10:00      
    D.8:00, 9:30, 11:00, 12:30
    3. Times for films and concerts are not listed in this announcement because ________.
    A.they are not to be announced    
    B.the full list is not ready
    C. they are hard to arrange        
    D.the full list is too long
    4. In the summer holidays, the library will have __________.
    A. no special hours            
    B. special hours on weekdays
    C. special hours on weekends
    D. special hours both on weekdays and weekends
    5. We may infer that during the summer holidays ________.
    A.The library will continue its usual hours on weekdays  
    B.students will stay in the university
    C.there will be a concert or film once a week  
    D.no breakfast will be served on weekends
  • 阅读理解。
         It was one of the happiest times of my life. I was 29 and had just received my bachelor's degree,
    graduating with honors despite working two jobs and being a wife and mother. My parents and
    five-year-old son were in the audience when I walked onto the stage at Ashland University to get my
    diploma. I was so excited and proud to be starting a teaching career and contributing more to my family's well-being.
         But when I got home that evening, there was a note from my husband written on the back of an
    envelope. It basically said he had come to get his clothes and wouldn't be back. We'd been having
    trouble, but the finality of that note still came as a shock. He had emptied our bank account. We were
    horribly in debt. I had quit my previous jobs in expectation of interviewing for a teaching position. Plus, I
    was eight months pregnant.
         I had my son, and I was about to bring a new life into the world, so despite my deep sadness, I had
    to go on. The next morning, I woke up, put my feet on the floor, took a deep breath, fixed breakfast, and basically did everything I always did. I used my routine to keep me moving. After being in the military for
    six years, I guess you can say I relied on my training, like all good soldiers do in tough situations. One
    small step after one small step was the way I bounced back (恢复原状).
         And in the seven years since, I've continued moving forward. I got a job as a kindergarten teacher,
    earned a master's degree in education, and watched my babies grow to twelve and seven. I certainly
    would never have chosen to put them through this, but looking back, I'm glad it happened to me when it
    did. It helped me find my voice and myself a lot sooner. It helped me grow independent, confident, and
    strong-things I'm hopefully instilling (灌输) now in my children.
    1. After getting her bachelor's degree, the author expected to ________.
    A. become a teacher    
    B. be a wife and mother  
    C. work two jobs      
    D. get divorced
    2. What do we know about the author from Paragraph 2?
    A. Her husband wrote a note to congratulate her on her graduation.
    B. She had just been to a job interview when her husband left her.
    C. Her husband paid off all the debts from the bank.
    D. She was going to have another baby soon.
    3. The author's hardships in life made her ________.
    A. become confident and independent
    B. work harder in the kindergarten
    C. use her routine to move forward
    D. feel pleased with what happened to her
    4. It can be inferred from the passage that __________.
    A. The author's parents helped her a lot
    B. The author received further education later
    C. The author earned a master's degree when she was 29
    D. The author didn't know how to deal with marriage
    5. What helped the author to pull through her hard time?
    A. The divorce with her husband.
    B. Her fellow soldiers in the army.
    C. Her decision to find a new job.  
    D. A strong mind and love for her kids.
  • 阅读理解。
         Until the 1980s, the American homeless population comprised (组成) mainly older males. Today,
    homelessness strikes much younger part of society. In fact, a 25-city survey by the U. S. Conference of
    Mayors in 1987 found that families with children make up the fastest growing part of the homeless
    population. Many homeless children gather in inner cities; this transient(变化无常的) and frequently
    frightened student population creates additional problems - both legal and educational - for already
    overburdened(负担过重的)urban school administrators and teachers.
         Estimates of the number of homeless Americans range from 350,000 to three million. Likewise,
    estimates of the number of homeless school children vary radically. A U.S. Department of Education
    report, based on state estimates, states that there are 220,000 homeless school-age children, about a
    third of whom do not attend school on a regular basis, But the National Coalition for the Homeless
    estimates that there are at least two times as many homeless children, and that less than half of them
    attend school regularly.  
         One part of the homeless population that is particularly difficult to count consists of the "throwaway"
    youths who have been cast of their homes. The Elementary School Center in New York City estimates
    that there are 1.5 million of them, many of whom are not counted as children because they do not stay in
    family shelters and tend to live by themselves on the streets.  
         Federal law, the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act of 1987, includes a section that
    addresses the educational needs of homeless children. The educational provisions of the McKinney Act
    are based on the belief that all homeless children have the right to a free, appropriate education.
    1. It is implied in the first paragraph that ____.
    A. the writer himself is homeless, even in his eighties
    B. many older homeless residents are going on strike in 25 cities
    C. there is a serious shortage of academic facilities (设施).
    D. homeless children are denied the opportunity of receiving free education
    2. The National Coalition for the homeless believes that the number of homeless children is _____.
    A. 350,000
    B. 1,500,000
    C. 440,000
    D. 110,000
    3. One part of the homeless population is difficult to estimate. The reason might well be ____.
    A. the homeless children are too young to be counted as children
    B. the homeless population is growing rapidly
    C. the homeless children usually stay outside school
    D. some homeless children are deserted by their families
    4. The McKinney Act is mentioned in this passage in order to show that ___.
    A. the educational problems of homeless children are being recognized
    B. the estimates on homeless children are hard to determine
    C. the address of grade-school children should be located
    D. all homeless people are entitled(有权利的) to free education
    5. The passage mainly deals with ____.
    A. the legal problems of the homeless children
    B. the educational problems of homeless children
    C. the social status of older males
    D. estimates on the homeless population
◎ 2011-2012学年广东省三校高二英语下学期联考试题的第三部分试题
  • 阅读理解。
          If your recurring (经常性的) dreams are worryingyou,you can rest assured and needn't worry.
    Psychologists say in the vast majority of these cases,this is just the mind's way of dealing with stress and
    conflicts,problems and concerns.It's a good thing.
        They call be surprisingly vivid and real,or fragmented and weird.They can be comforting or frightening.
    Our dreams can tell us a lot about what we are really thinking.Dreams give us an x-ray of our
    unconsciousness(潜意识).They tell us,particularly when we are at life's passages or turning points.
        Lisa Oppenheim had the same dream whenever she was about to move to a new home or a new city.
    It's always just a feeling of needing to stay safe.Experts say disturbing dreams often occur around major
    life events.For Lisa,it was moving.For others,it can be marriage or divorce,the death of a loved one or
    pressure at work.
        Doctor Siegel has studied the meaning of dream for nearly 30 years.He believes stressful or upsetting
    dreams can be a sign of what's buried deep inside our minds.
        He said."Dreams are important to survival.They are crucial to the balance of our psyche(心灵).They
    help us work out problems that we're having every single day.They go to the cutting edge of what's
    stressful,what's bothering us and what we're working out in our lives.Dreams can guide us and in order to
    find that guidance,to find that deep source of wisdom that's in our dreams every night,we need to pay
    attention to our dreams."
        But many dreams are scary and horrible.How can we understand these nightmares? Doctor Siegel
    says they are reflecting especially intense emotion or unresolved conflict.The stronger the emotion in the
    dream,whether it's pleasure or fear,the likelier the dream is to be important.
        Knowing what your recurring dreams or nightmares mean can be liberating.Some nightmares can be a
    sign of serious psychological problems,such as post-dramatic stress disorder.If they are extremely
    disturbing or violent or the cause of severe anxiety,you should see a professional therapist (治疗专家).
    1. By saying "Dreams give US an x-ray of our unconsciousness,"  the author means that dreams _____.
    A. do harm to our mind          
    B. show us our real mind
    C. solve our stress in mind        
    D. give us a turning point in mind
    2. People will have recurring dreams when they ________.
    A. 1ive with great pressure or have great events  
    B. do the same things all their lives
    C. move to a new home or a new city          
    D. are comforted or frightened
    3.Which of the following is true according to Doctor Siegel?  
    A. Dreams play a very important role in the world's balance.
    B. Dreams help us find out the problems we need to solve.
    C. We should pay attention to every dream we have.
    D. Only the dreams with pleasure are important to us.
    4. How should we deal with the recurring nightmares?
    A.We should remember them because they are important to us.
    B.We can ignore them since they are just reflecting our emotions.
    C.We need to take some sleeping pills to stop this serious problem.
    D.We should see a psychological doctor if they are seriously disturbing
    5.The purpose of the passage is ________. 
    A. to introduce a variety of dreams
    B. to offer some advice on avoiding nightmares
    C. to compare recurring dreams with nightmares
    D. to ease our anxiety on recurring dreams
  • 阅读理解。
    A. 20 Years Younger
         The book details easy and effective steps we can all take to rebuild the foundation of youth and enjoy
    better health, improved energy, and a positive outlook on life. The four basic programs are: an exercise
    system for fighting muscle and bone loss, a longevity-focused diet, sleep rejuvenation, and wrinkle-fighting skin care. Woven throughout the text is practical advice on changing appearances, controlling stress,
    staying mentally sharp, avigating medical tests, and much more.

    B. Born To Run
        Full of incredible characters, amazing athletic achievements, cutting-edge science, and, most of all, pure
    inspiration, Born to Run is an epic adventure that began with one simple question: Why does my foot hurt? In search of an answer, Christopher McDougall sets off to find a tribe of the world's greatest distance
    runners and learn their secrets, and in the process shows us that everything we thought we knew about running is wrong.

    C. Natural Running
         In Natural Running, Abshire explains how modern running shoes distort the efficient running technique
    that humans evolved over thousands of years. He reviews the history of running shoes and injuries, making the case for barefoot running but also warning about its dangers.

    D. Woodworking
         This book includes excellent instruction from a best-selling woodworking author on all aspects of
    woodworking with hand tools. He approaches setting up the all-hand tool shop, explains how the tools
    work in wood, addresses the joinery, and finishes with instructions on building a workshop accessory to
    use with hand tools. Also included are other sample projects and information on finishing the hand
    worked projects.                    

    E. Whittling Little Folk: 20 Delightful Characters to Carve and   Paint
         At the beginning of the book, readers will find step-by-step carving and painting instructions for a Scandinavian inspired man and woman. Once they have learned to carve these two projects, readers will find an additional 18 patterns that can also be created with the same technique and some subtle changes.

    F. Quick and Easy Meals
         The book offers healthy, low-carbon Primal-approved recipes that can all be completed in under half
    an hour and, in many cases, in just a few minutes. Sisson and Meier show you how to delight your family
    or guests every time with quick, delicious meals using local produce, CSA meats, healthy fats (yes, and
    real butter) and common herbs and spices.

    请阅读以下购书者的信息,然后匹配相关的书籍.
    1. Carina is fond of art and likes carving very much. In order to make something for the coming Mothers
    Day, she is searching a new idea.
    2. Daisy is a busy salesgirl, who is difficult to find time to cook. She likes home meals.
    3. Alexander is a college student. He likes running. He wants to know more about the secret of shoes and running.
    4. Sammy majors in PE. He will do a research on how to train long distance runners.
    5. Nancy is looking for a book about advice on controlling stress, changing appearances, and enjoying a
    better health
  • 基础写作
    以下是剪纸艺术的相关信息:
    历史:
    1) 传统的民间艺术,历史悠久,起源于1000多年前;
    2) 清朝时期开始盛行,是人们日常生活的一部分.
    种类:
    1) 三种:用于装饰、宗教和设计;
    2) 用于装饰的剪纸使用最为广泛.
    现状:
    1) 送礼佳品,深受外国友人喜爱;
    2) 有30多家经营剪纸的商店,产品远销东南亚.
    生词:paper-cutting  剪纸
    [ 写作内容]:
    请根据以上信息写一篇英语短文,介绍佛山剪纸艺术,供外国游客参考,
    内容包括:
    剪纸艺术的历史、种类及现状.
    [ 写作要求]
    1. 只能使用5个句子表达全部内容;
    2. 作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称.
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  • 读写任务。
    阅读下面的短文,然后按照要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文。
         The ultimate (最终的) goal of life is to achieve happiness, and the way to achieve happiness is to
    wise management. So says The Sims (模拟人生),an American strategic life-simulation computer game
    that lets you create, direct, and manage the lives of SimCity's residents.
         Similar to the life of a real person, the game begins with the creation of your simulated(模拟的)people: pick a name and a gender, decide on personality/astrological sign (星座), and then choose a look from a
    variety of heads, bodies, and skin tones. Each little Sim person has all basic needs (Hunger, Comfort, Fun, etc.) like a human which can be satisfied by interaction with other Sims or purchased objects. Name,
    gender, and appearance don't affect gameplay much, but personality determines how your Sim plays with others.
         One gameplay goal is to improve your Sim and eventually help him or her achieve happiness. With
    proper management he or she can climb a career ladder, which nets him or her more money. This allows
    the purchase of higher quality stuff, which lets you improve your Sim even more. With suitable care, your
    Sim can have a mate, kids, and a mansion with an indoor pool. Mismanage your new, simulated family,
    and fights will break out, jobs will be lost, and the house will fall apart.
         With The Sims, you can create whatever and whomever you desire. Triumph or tragedy? You name it. In your real life, it is the same case.
    [写作内容]
    1. 约30个词概括短文的要点;
    2. 然后以约120个词写一篇文章,并包括以下要点:
    1)模拟人生就是规划人生,说出人生规划的重要性。
    2)就如何有效规划高三学习,谈谈你的具体做法。
    [写作要求]  
    1.可以参照阅读材料的篇章结构组织故事,但不得直接引用原文中的句子;
    2.标题自定。
    [评分标准] 概括准确,语言规范,内容合适,篇章连贯。
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