广东省广州六中2011-2012学年高二下学期期末试题英语

Passengers are permitted           only one piece of hand luggage onto the plane.

A. to carry         B. carrying             C. to be carried       D. being carried

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知识点:不定式

A

     

We ______on this project for four hours. Let’s have a rest.

A. are working           B. have been working                C. worked        D. had worked

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知识点:现在完成进行时及其被动式

B

     

______ in 1955, Disneyland in California is regarded by many as the original fun park.

A. Opened              B. Having opened                C. Opening            D. Being opened

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知识点:不定式

A

     

She is very 高考资源网 to us. We have been prepared to do        it takes to save her life.

A. whichever                B. however                  C. whatever                 D. whoever

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知识点:宾语从句

C

     

There is a popular belief among the Europeans       chicken soup can help cure flu.

A. what                 B. who                         C. that                          D. where

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知识点:同位语从句

C

     

The book has been translated into thirty languages since it ___ on the market in 1973.

A. had come out            B. has come out         C. came out                 D. comes out

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知识点:动词/动词短语

C

     

Mrs Brown is supposed __________ for Italy last week.

A. to have left         B. to leave           C. to be leaving              D. to have been left

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A

     

Lucy has a great sense of humor and always keeps her colleagues ______ with her stories.

A. amused     B. amusing            C. to amuse                    D. to be amused

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A

     

You can only be sure of     you have at present; you cannot be sure of something     you might get in the future.

A. that; what                      B. what; /               C. which; that                   D. /; that

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知识点:宾语从句

B

     

Hardly could he ________ this amount of work in such a short time.

A. get through       B. get off                     C. get into                     D. get down

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知识点:动词/动词短语

A

     

完形填空(15小题;每小题2分,满分30)

阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从37~51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。

The past 20 years have produced great advances in technology and communications.  31 , people throughout the world have become ever more connected. The  32  link between the nations and people of the world is called globalization. It is a  33  that has changed ways of life around the world.

Perhaps the biggest change in this process is the effect of globalization on commerce. In an effort to build a  34  economy, most nations of the world have embraced (拥抱) free trade. Free trade removes certain limits imposed (强加) on global commerce to make it easier for nations to exchange goods with one another. A  35  aim of this process is to aid poor nations and thus reduce  36 . Globalization has indeed increased trade throughout the world, but experts disagree about its effect on the poor. k*s5u

 

The debate about recent trends in global commerce is complex. Those  37  free trade in the global market point out that competition lowers prices. Its critics argue that, without controls, such a system often harms poor nations. To some extent, both are   38 . For example, in Jamaica, a country which imported milk from the United States and the  39  milk was cheaper than local milk, more poor people could drink milk and improve their nutrition. At the same time, the cheaper milk put   40  dairy farmers out of business. Perhaps this program caused as much harm as   41  .

Those who support free trade in the global market do so for a number of reasons. Studies show that when a poor nation begins trading on the global level, it gains certain  42 . Its economy grows rapidly. Multinational companies set up factories,  43  jobs for people. Supporters claim that these factors reduce poverty and lessen the gap between the richest and poorest nations. They believe that the globalizing trend benefits the poor.

Critics of unrestricted free trade question these conclusions. Although they  44  that the global market can offer growth and jobs to poor nations, they doubt that it reduces poverty. In fact, they cite (引述) studies which show that poverty has increased as a result of the global market.  45__, the gap between rich and poor nations is growing.

Regardless of which side they are on, most experts believe that globalization has great potential to aid the poor. Both sides need to find a way to make it work.

 

31. A. In conclusion      B. In particular        C. As a result                 D. On the contrary

32. A. growing              B. starting               C. moving                     D. reducing

33. A. culture                B. trend                  C. belief                        D. potential

34. A. regional               B. national               C. practical                    D. global

35. A. steadier               B. further                C. tougher                     D. stricter

36. A. profit                 B. conflict                C. poverty                     D. expense

37. A. attracting            B. altering               C. opposing                   D. supporting

38. A. correct               B. inevitable            C. necessary                  D. effective

39. A. required              B. produced            C. imported                   D. exported

40. A. economical          B. local                   C. traditional                  D. social

41. A. sacrifice              B. satisfaction         C. convenience             D. good

42. A. benefits               B. varieties              C. opportunities              D. budgets

43. A. influencing          B. arranging            C. providing                   D. applying

44. A. ensure                B. assume               C. argue                        D. agree

45. A. In addition           B. First of all           C. In that case               D. On average

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知识点:完型填空

31—35 CABDB 36—40 CDACB 41—45 DACDA

     

Americans are pound of their variety and individuality, yet they love and respect few things more than a uniform, whether it is the uniform of an elevator operator or the uniform of a five-star general. Why are uniforms so popular in the United States? k*s5u


  Among the arguments for uniforms, one of the first is that in the eyes of most people they look more professional than civilian clothes. People have become conditioned to expect superior quality from a man who wears a uniform. The television repairman who wears uniform tends to inspire more trust than one who appears in civilian clothes. Faith in the skill of a garage mechanic is increased by a uniform. What easier way is there for a nurse, a policeman, a barber, or a waiter to lose professional identity than to step out of uniform?
  Uniforms also have many practical good points. For example, they are often more comfortable and more lasting than civilian clothes.

Primary among the arguments against uniforms is their lack of variety and the consequent loss of individuality experienced by people who must wear them. Though there are many types of uniforms, the wearer of any particular type is generally stuck with it, without change, until retirement. When people look alike, they tend to think, speak, and act similarly, on the job at least.
  Uniforms also give rise to some practical problems. Though they are long-lasting, often their initial expense is greater than the cost of civilian clothes. Some uniforms are also expensive to maintain, requiring professional dry cleaning rather than the home laundering possible with many types of civilian clothes.

46. What surprises us is that Americans ______________.

       A. still judge a man by his clothes      B. think highly of uniforms

C. prefer wearing civilian clothes       D. respect a life operator in uniflorm

47. People are likely to think that a man in uniform ________.

A. suggests the quality of his work      B. shows his social position

C. appears to be more practical         D. looks fresher and more attractive

48. Those who are against uniforms believe that people wearing uniforms _________.

A. are usually helpless                                B. have little freedom

C. lose personal characters                         D. enjoy less popularity

49. It can be concluded from the passage that ______________.

A. people generally trust a person in uniform

B. people enjoy wearing comfortable uniforms

C. the cost of the uniform is acceptable

D. people wear uniforms to show their skills

50. The underlined sentence tells us that ________.

A. it's impossible for people with jobs to lose their identity

B. people's identity can be recognized more easily by their uniforms

C. nurses and policemen must wear uniforms when working

D. people in some professions act in an easier way without uniforms

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知识点:社会现象类

46~50 BACAB

     

Stephen Hawking was born on January 8, 1942. He is known for his contributions to the fields of cosmology (宇宙学) and quantum gravity(量子重力), especially in the context of black holes. He experienced extreme difficulties and obstacles in his life, which only made him stronger. Finally he contributed much to the careers he devoted to and became one of the most famous scientists in the world.

Hawking was outstanding in his school life. After a successful period of education at St. Albans School, the entrance of Oxford opened to him. In March 1959, at the age of 17, Hawking took the scholarship examination with the aim of studying natural sciences at Oxford. Then Hawking went to Cambridge to do research in cosmology.

When Stephen Hawking was dreaming about his future, he faced extreme difficulties and obstacles. Symptoms of disorder first appeared while he was enrolled at Cambridge; he lost his balance and fell down a flight of stairs, hitting his head. The diagnosis (诊断) of motor neuron (运动神经元)disease came when Hawking was 21, shortly before his first marriage, and doctors said he would not survive more than two or three years. Hawking gradually lost the use of his arms, legs, and voice, and is now almost completely paralyzed(瘫痪).

Despite his disease, he describes himself as "lucky" --- not only has time to make influential discoveries, but also has, in his own words, "a very attractive family".

As someone has said, when we meet frustration, someone fights, someone cries, someone escapes, someone tries. Hawking succeeds because he tries.
51. You may meet "frustration" if you ______________.

A. are defeated in an important match       B. win 1,000 yuan in a lottery

C. finally give up some bad habits          D. meet old friends by chance

52. Which of the following statements is NOT true?

A. Hawking is famous in the fields of cosmology and quantum gravity.

B. Hawking was diagnosed to have the motor neuron disease. k*s5u

 

C. Hawking started to suffer symptoms of disorder when he was in Oxford.

D. Hawking gradually lost the use of his arms, legs and voice.

53. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?

A. Hawking is one of the most famous scientists in the world.

B. Hawking describes himself to be lucky in spite of the disease.

C. Hawking was born in St. Albans.

D. Hawking is almost completely paralyzed as time goes by.

54. What's Hawking's attitude towards the disease?

A. Optimistic.         B. Sad                  C. Disappointed.        D. Negative.

55. What's the main idea of the passage?

A. Hawking is famous for his contributions.

B. Hawking has a successful school life.

C. Hawking overcame extreme difficulties and achieved his aims.

D. Hawking suffers from disease and is completely paralyzed.

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知识点:人物传记/故事类阅读

51~55 ACCAC

     

Moving to a new city and state was difficult for me, especially in winter. Little did I know that a Colorado snowstorm would greet me after I had been in my new home for only a week.

I just missed home. But more than the old house and the beach, I missed Stacey, my best friend. And I missed our lovely tea. Going to a sweet little tearoom, we had discovered was a special treat for us. The place was a Victorian dream, with delicate teacups and tablecloths with flower prints. The hat shelf near the front door swept us back to childhood. Stacey and I became little girls, trying on different hats until we found the perfect one for our dress-up tea party. We would then choose a lovely table and order our tea. That was a precious time, filled with laughter between scones(煎饼) and sharing our lives between tiny cucumber sandwiches.

Springtime descended upon Denver, and the sun lightened my heart. But I still fought loneliness almost every day. I decided to explore the Denver area. While my husband went to the office, I took time to see what our new area had to offer.

One day, I was walking along the street when suddenly the words "Tea Leaves" caught my eye. A tea room? Here, in the land of loneliness and pain?

I walked through the doors, and tears came to my eyes. It was a beautiful room, not Victorian, but simple and lovely.

I sat down and ordered a pot of tea, a cucumber sandwich, and some scones.It felt silly and wonderful --- and it felt like home. For the first time since moving, I felt as if this new city and state could be, would eventually be, my home. I would come back here and bring new friends. When Stacey visited, we would come here.

I lifted my cup and made a silent toast. I toasted Stacey, whom I missed 高考资源网ly, and I toasted the sweet little tearoom that lessened my pain.
56. The author's hometown ______________.

A. never snows    B. is still warm in winter              C. has a long history      D. is in an area by the sea

57.  The underlined word "treat" in Paragraph 2 probable means ____________.

A. delicious food            B. something pleasant

C. service                  D. a kind of tea party

58.  We can know from Paragraph 3 that the author ______________.

A. didn't adapt to the new life

B. felt comfortable in the new environment in spring

C. didn't feel lonely any more in spring

D. wanted to actively adapt to the new environment

59. Which of the following about "Tea Leaves" is true?

A. It made the author recall her childhood.                        

B. It looks silly and wonderful.

C. Cucumber sandwiches and scones are its specialties.                       

D. It touched the author.

60. We can infer from the text that the author would probably ____________.

A. open her own teahouse

B. ask the owner of the teahouse to decorate it like a home

C. make new friends in Denver

D. go back to her hometown to visit Stacey

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知识点:人物传记/故事类阅读

56~60 DBDDC

     

1826, a Frenchman named Niepce needed pictures for his business .But he was not a good artist.So he invented a very simple camera (照相机).He put it in a window of his house and took a picture of his garden .That was the first photo.

The next important date in the history of photography was 1837. That year, Daguerre, another Frenchman, took a picture of his studio. He used a new kind of camera and a different processs. In his pictures, you could see everything very clearly, even the smallest details. This kind of photograph was called a daguerreotype.

Soon, other people began to use Daguerre's process. Travellers brought back daguerreotypes from all around the world. People photographed famous buildings, cities and mountains.

In about 1840, the process was improved. Now photographers could take pictures of people and moving things. The process was not simple. The photographers had to carry lots of film and processing equipment. But this did not stop the photographers, especially in the United States, where from the 1840s daguerreotype artists were popular in most cities.

Mathew Brady was a well-known American photographer. He took many pictures of famous people. The pictures were unusual because they were very life-like and full of personality.

Brady was also the first person to take pictures of war. His 1862 Civil War pictures showed dead soldiers and ruined cities. They made the war seem more real and more terrible.

In the 1880s, new inventions began to change photography. Photographers could buy film readymade in rolls. So they did not have to make the film immediately. They could bring it back to their studios and develop it later, meaning that they did not have to carry lots of equipment. And finally, the invention of the small handheld camera made photography less expensive.

With the small camera, anyone could be a photographer. People began to use cameras just for fun. They took pictures of their families, friends and favourite places. They called these pictures "snapshots".

Photographs became very popular in newspapers in the 1890s. Soon magazines and books also used documentary photographs. These pictures showed true events and people. They were much more real than drawings.

Photography had turned into a form of art by the beginning of the 20th century. Some photographs were not just copies of the real world. They showed ideas and feelings, like other art forms.

61. The passage is mainly about______________.

A. the invention of cameras                               B. a kind of new art -- photography

C. the development of photography                    D. the different uses of cameras in history

62.  The first pictures of a war were taken by ____________.

A. a French photographer in the 1840s         B. an American photographer in the 1860s

C. a German reporter in the 1880s             D. a French artist in the 1890s

63.  Which of the following statements is TRUE about the photography in the 19th century?

A. It was mainly based on the invention of the first photograph.

B.Photographers were popular in the United States because they carried lots of equipment.

C. Photographers used to make film themselves and developed it immediately after taking a photo.

D. Small handheld cameras made it possible for anyone to become a gifted photographer.

64. In which order are the following statements mentioned in the passage?

a. Photographs became popular in newspapers.

b. Photographers carried processing equipment when taking pictures.

c. The invention of small handheld cameras made photography easier.

d. Daguerre invented a kind of photograph called daguerreotype.

e. Brady took pictures of famous people.

A. e,a, d, b, c      B. d, b, e, c, a                 C. b, e, c, a, d        D. d, c, e, a , b

65. Photography can also be an art form because artists can ____________.

A. take anything they like

B. keep a record of real life

C. take photos of the famous

D. show ideas and feelings in pictures

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知识点:人物传记/故事类阅读

61~65 CBCBD

     

信息匹配 (共5小题;每小题1分,满分5分)

请阅读下列餐馆的信息

A.      Pasta House --- New Italian restaurant located in the heart of the city. Simple but delicious inexpensive meals. Also has a good range of vegetable-only meals. It's always crowded so be ready to order take-away or share a table.

B.      A Taste of India --- Famous for its spicy curries and many southern Indian dishes using chilli. You will usually be able to find a table during the week but if you're planning to go on the weekend,  make sure you book a table in advance. Open noon to midnight.

C.      Paris Match --- This is the finest French restaurant in the city. Wonderful food you can enjoy in luxurious surroundings. The perfect place to have a romantic meal or impress a business partner, but be prepared for a large bill. Open noon to 2 a.m. Booking essential.

D.     Mountain Dinner --- Not fancy but tasty. Excellent Asian and European dishes. Countryside location surrounded by forest. It's at least an hour's drive form the city so you might want to stay at the nearby Mountain Hotel overnight. Open 7a.m. to 10 p.m.

E.      Owl Cafe --- Open 24 hours a day. The cafe has a large selection of set breakfast, lunch and dinner meals for you to choose from, or you can enjoy one of their many delicious snacks and desserts over a cup of freshly made coffee.

F.  Greek Bistro --- A lively restaurant that serves great-value Greek food and has live Greek music played by a local band. Customers are encouraged to take part in the entertainment so be ready for a night of loud fun and laughter. Open 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.

以下是五个人的选择要求,请匹配每个人拟选择的地方。

66. Bill --- was late getting up today so hasn't had time to make breakfast. He wants to pick up something to eat before he goes to work so that he has enough energy to last through to lunch time.

67. Julie --- works in the city and wants to get some lunch. She doesn't want anything too special so long as it is tasty and not too expensive. Julie likes all kinds of food but because she is on a diet she wants to avoid anything containing meat.

68. Sally --- has friends visiting her from out-of- town and wants to take them to dinner. She wants to take them somewhere they can enjoy the atmosphere and have fun. She is a university student so doesn't have a lot of money and doesn't like her food too hot.

69. Albert --- is a businessman who will meet an important European client for a business dinner next week. Want to book a table at a quiet restaurant that will impress his gust with both its food and its suroundings.

70. Robert --- is meeting his friend Ben for lunch today (Tuesday) and wants to take him to a nice restaurant. Both Robert and Ben enjoy good quality spicy food. Robert doesn't like arranging things in advance so he hasn't booked a table.

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知识点:单词拼写

66~70 EAFCB

     

语法填空(共10小题,每小题1.5分,满分15分)

Many years ago, when I worked __71___ a volunteer at Stanford Hospital, I got to know a little girl name Liza ___72___ was suffering from a rare and serious disease. Her only chance of recovering appeared to be a blood transfusion from __73___ five-year-old brother, who ___74___ (survive) the same disease and developed the antibodies needed to combat the illness. The doctor explained the situation to her little brother, and asked the boy ___75___ he would be willing to give his blood to his sister. I saw him hesitate for a moment ___76___ taking a deep breath and saying, “Yes, I’ll do it if it will save Liza.”

       As the transfusion progressed, he lay in a bed next to his sister, ___77___ (smile). But then his face grew pale and his smile faded. He looked at the doctor and asked with ___78___ trembling voice, “Will I start to die right away?”

       Being young, the boy had ____79______ (understand) the doctor. He thought he was going to have to give her ___80__ his blood..

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知识点:语法填空

71. as 72. who 73. her 74. had survived 75. whether

76. before 77. smiling 78. a 79. misunderstood 80. all

     

完成句子(共10小题,每题1分,满分10分)

81 We were t_________to him for his great and timely help.

82 All the _________(申请人) for the job must fill in a form before the interview.

83 He is determined to climb Mount Everest, r________ of the danger. (不管,不顾)

84 Why do some people o_______ to human cloning? They think that it violates moral rules.

85 All new ideas meet with r____________(抵制). k*s5u

 

86 We must s_______ the opportunity to improve ourselves.

87 Come in and have a hot drink. It’s f_______ cold outside.

88 A gentleman entered the village without________(犹豫)

89 After some discussion we arrive at a c_____________. We all agree on the issue.

90 Tens of thousands of people throughout the world still die from s________ each year due to the lack of food.

 

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知识点:单词拼写

81 thankful 82 applicants 83 regardless 84 object 85 resistance

86 seize 87 freezing 88 hesitation 89 compromise 90 starvation

     

背诵默写(共10空,每空0.5分,满分5分)

The causes of mental health problems often ____91___. In today’s society, a good number of people _____92_____. Others are lacking in communication skills and feel that they are living in an isolated world. In addition, a lot of people are ignorant of psychological knowledge about how _____93_____.

There are a lot of ways to solve mental health problems and keep psychologically healthy. Firstly, find the real cause of your mental health problem and see whether you can do something to make a change. Secondly, learn to relax yourself and take physical exercise to release the pressure. After all, your health is _____94_____. Lastly, you may find it helpful to talk to your partner, a or a friend about your problems, or ____95_____ from a psychological consultant.

    To begin with, with the development of economy, people earn far more money than they used to, ______96_____ for them to afford travelling expenses. In addition, people realize the importance of getting well-informed about the outside world to develop their potential. _____97____ not least, by traveling outside, people are close to nature, ____98____ both their health and peace of mind. In short, more and more people take the occasion of holiday to travel outside and relax themselves.

      ______99_____, I prefer to go travelling rather than stay at home during holidays. On the one hand, I love meeting different people and taking in some fresh ideas. On the other hand, _____100____ that the world is becoming a global village. No one can confine himself to the small circle of his family members or s.

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知识点:填空

91. vary from one case to another 92. are suffering from heavy pressure

93. to keep mentally fit 94. what counts most

95. seek support and advice 96. making it possible

97. Last but not least 98. which is beneficial to

99. As far as I am concerned 100. it is universally acknowledged

     

基础写作(共1题,满分15分)

2012年5月13日一19日是我国第21个“全国节约用水宣传周*”。为配合此项活动,你校学生会发起活动宣传,组织了一系列活动,增强节水意识。

活动背景

2012年5月13日-19日是我国第21个“城市节约用水宣传周”;

活动主题

倡导低碳生活,推进校园节水

活动内容

 

 

 

1.学生会在教学楼和宿舍楼张贴活动宣传海报

2.动员全校师生通过养成日常好习惯,节约每一滴水

3.组织部分学生参观自来水厂**,了解污水的净化过程

4.召开班会,交流节约用水经验

活动意义

学会合理用水,增强节能意识

 

*全国节约用水宣传周:the National Water Saving Propaganda Week;

**自来水厂waterworks

【写作内容】

    根据以上内容给某英文报写一篇活动介绍。

    1.活动背景和主题:

    2.活动内容和意义。

【写作要求】

    必须使用5个句子表达全部的内容。

【评分标准】k*s5u

 

句子结构准确,信息内容完整,篇章连贯。

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In response to the 21st National Water Saving Propaganda Week from May 13th to May 19th, 2012, the Students' Union of our school organized a series of activities with the theme of advocating a low-carbon lifestyle and promoting water saving on campus. To make the movement better known, the Students' Union put up some posters in the students' dormitories and the classroom buildings to call on the whole school to save every drop of water through daily good habits. Some students also visited the waterworks, getting to know how polluted water was made clean. After that, we held class meetings to exchange experience about saving water. Through these activities, we not only have come to learn how to use water resources properly but have also raised our awareness of saving energy.