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1、绝密启用前 试卷类型：A广东省茂名市2012届高三第一次模拟考试英 语本试卷共10页,三大题,满分135分。考试用时120分钟。注意事项：1. 答卷前，考生务必用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名和考生号、试室号、座位号填写在答题卡上。用2B铅笔将试卷类型(B)填涂在答题卡相应位置上。将条形码横贴在答题卡右上角“条形码粘贴处”。 2. 选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案，答案不能答在试卷上。 3. 非选择题必须用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后

2、再写上新的答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。不按以上要求作答的答案无效。 4. 考生必须保持答题卡的整洁。考试结束后，将试卷和答题卡一并交回。 语言知识及应用 (共两节，满分45分)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。Abraham Lincoln loved to tell stories on himself. One of his favorites concerned itself with physical _1_.In the days when Lin

3、coln used to be on the circuit (traveling on horseback from one county court to another), he was once approached by a _2_ who said, “Excuse me, sir, but I have an article which _3_ to you.”“How is that?” Lincoln asked in _4_.The stranger took a knife from his pocket. “This knife,” he said “was_5_in

4、my hand some years ago, with the order that I was to keep it until I found a man _6_ than I am myself. I have _7_ that knife for many years. Now I pass it on to you.”Lincoln _8_ humorously, “I've carried that knife ever since.”One of Lincoln's greatest assets(资产) was his ability to

5、 laugh at himself. And he _9_ laughed at his physical appearance. But history does not _10_him as an “ugly” individual - in fact, often just the opposite.His outer appearance was clothed in magnificently _11_ garments: character, honesty, humor and courage. But there are other _12_he wore

6、equally well - such as modesty and forgiveness.The story _13_ us to clothe ourselves with “compassion, kindness, modesty, gentleness and patience.” Then “over all of these put on love, which bonds them in perfect unity.” Regardless of how _14_ we may otherwise be, it is these clothes that

7、will determine our _15_ beauty.1.A.conditionB. performanceC. appearanceD. environment2.A. strangerB. soldierC. humoristD. writer3.A. refersB. occurC. aimD. belongs4.A. reliefB. excitementC. astonishmentD. embarrassment5.A. madeB. placedC. keptD. hurt6.A. uglierB. smarterC. strangerD. better7.A.

8、 treasuredB. carriedC. repairedD. sharpened8.A. arguedB. commentedC. addedD. responded9.A. privatelyB. shamefullyC. unwillinglyD. frequently10.A. treatB. rememberC. honourD. describe11.A. ordinaryB. beautifulC. expensiveD. worthless12.A. clothesB. hatsC. shoesD. glasses13.A. allowsB. warnsC. teaches

9、D. trains14.A. well-dressedB. kind-heartedC. hard-workingD. good-looking15.A. actualB. naturalC. physicalD. great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1625的相应位置上。I met my step-mom for the first time when I moved to America. That night befor

10、e I went to bed she came to my room, _16_was the first room I had ever had for my own. She told me she was glad to have me and that she _17_(take) good care of me. Because I was never shown affection _18_ a child, I did not know how to react, so I just stared at her. To this day, I have a hard

11、time _19_ (let) others be affectionate towards me. She asked me for a hug, but I did not know what _20_ word “hug” meant. So, I just looked at her _21_ a questioning expression on my face. But she didnt give up. She called my father into the room and asked him to explain to me what she mea

12、nt. When he did I looked at my new step-mom and wondered_22_ she wanted to hug me. She then told me it was because she loved me and you hug people when you love _23_. So she opened her arms wide and timidly, I opened_24_ and we hugged.  That was my very first hug and I was eleven years old

13、 at that time. Im twenty-three years old now and, _25_ (thank) , I have received many hugs since then.  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。AI was in a charity shop looking at the second hand books. It just so happened that the book shelves

14、were next to the toy section. After a few minutes I became aware of a group of women standing behind me. They were poorly dressed and spoke in what sounded like an eastern European language. As they looked through the clothes rails a little girl, about three years old, came over to the toy

15、 section. Immediately her attention was caught by a toy pram（婴儿车）. What is it about little girls and toy prams? I don't know, but whatever it is, its incredibly cute!She spoke to her mother and, in halting English her mother asked the shop assistant how much it cost. Three pounds was t

16、he answer-about five dollars. The mum looked down at her child, perhaps calculating what she still had to buy and how much money she would have left. Then she simply shook her head.  The child didn't react badly as some might. Being told “no” was obviously not a new experience for her.

17、 But she couldn't keep the disappointment from her face. I had the grand total of four pounds in my pocket, two two-pound coins. A moment later I tapped the mother on the shoulder, pointed to the coins which I had left in the pram and said, "Buy her a dolly too." I didn't

18、 hang about to see the end result. After all, it's not about being thanked. I made my way out of the shop and into the sunshine. The money was an investment in the happiness of the world. Was there any better way, I wondered, to get so much happiness for so little money than to buy a little

19、 girl a toy pram? And a dolly to sit in it!26. What did the little girl say to her mother according to the second paragraph?A. She asked her mother to calculate her money.B. She asked her mother to buy the toy pram for her.C. She asked her mother to borrow money from the author.D. She asked her moth

20、er to ask the shop assistant the price of the toy pram.27. The mother shook her head because _.A. she thought the toy wasnt worth the money.B. she found it difficult to calculate her money.C. she found she didnt take enough money with her.D. she thought the toy was not suitable for her daughter.28.

21、It can be inferred from the third paragraph that _ .A. the girl usually behaved badly.B. the mother usually treated her daughter badly.C. the mother was not rich enough to meet her daughters need often.D. the little girl was often refused because she asked for too many toys.29. What would the girl p

22、robably get finally?A. Both a toy pram and a dollyB. Either a toy pram or a dollyC. Two two-pound coins.D. Nothing30. What words can be used to describe the author?A. Optimistic and energetic.B. Pleasant and gratefulC. Wealthy and healthy.D. Sympathetic and helpfulBGrowing up, I remember my father a

23、s a silent, serious mannot the sort of person around whom one could laugh. As a teenager arriving in America, knowing nothing, I wanted a father who could explain the human journey. In college, when friends called home for advice, I would sink into deep depression for what I did not have.Today, at t

24、wenty-seven, I have come to rediscover them in ways that my teenage mind would not allowas adults and as friends with their own faults and weaknesses.One night after my move back home, I overheard my father on the telephone. There was some trouble. Later, Dad shared the problem with me. Apparently m

25、y legal training had earned me some privileges in his eyes. I talked through the problem with Dad, analyzing the purposes of the people involved and offering several negotiation strategies(策略).He listened patiently before finally admitting, “I cant think like that. I am a simple man.”Dad is a brilli

26、ant scientist who can deconstruct the building blocks of nature. Yet human nature is a mystery to him. That night I realized that he was simply not skilled at dealing with people, much less the trouble of a conflicted teenager. Its not in his nature to understand human desires.And so, there it wasit

27、 was no ones fault that my father held no interest in human lives while I placed great importance in them. We are at times born more sensitive, wide-eyed, and dreamy than our parents and become more curious and idealistic than them. Dad perhaps never expected me for a child. And I, who knew Dad as a

28、n intelligent man, had never understood that his intelligence did not cover all of my feelings.It has saved me years of questioning and confusion. I now see my parents as people who have other relationships than just Father and Mother. I now overlook their many faults and weaknesses, which once anno

29、yed me.I now know my parents as friends: people who ask me for advice; people who need my support and understanding. And Ive come to see my past clearer. 31. What was the authors impression of her father when she was a teenager?A. Friendly but irresponsible.B. Intelligent but severe.C. Cold and aggr

30、essive.D. Caring and communicative.32. Why did the author feel depressed when her friends called home?A. She did not have a phone to call home.B. Her father did not care about her human journey.C. Her father was too busy to answer her phone.D. Her father couldnt give her appropriate advice.33. After

31、 the author overheard her father on the telephone, _ .A. he blamed her for impoliteness.B. he rediscovered human nature.C. he consulted with her about his problem.D. he changed his attitude towards the author.34. The author realized that _ .A. her father had too many faults and weaknessesB. her fath

32、er was not as intelligent as she had thought.C. her father was not good at interpersonal relationships.D. her father placed too much importance in social activities.35. Which of the following is the best title of this passage?A. My Parents as Friends.B. My Parents as advisors.C. My fathera serious m

33、an.D. My fatheran intelligent scientist.CA baby born in India has been declared the world's seven billionth person by child rights group Plan International. Baby Nargis was born at 07:25 local time (01:55GMT) in Mall village in India's Uttar Pradesh state. Plan International says Nargis has

34、been chosen symbolically as it is not possible to know where exactly the seven billionth baby is born. In addition to baby Nargis in India, Bangladesh, the Philippines and Cambodia have all identified seven billionth babies. The United Nations estimated that on Monday 31 October, the world's pop

35、ulation would reach seven billion.Populations are growing faster than economies in many poor countries in Africa and some in Asia. At the same time, low birth rates in Japan and many European nations have raised concerns about labor shortages.Population experts at the United Nations estimated that t

36、he world reached six billion in October 1999. They predict nine billion by 2050 and ten billion by the end of the century. China's population of one and a third billion is currently the world's largest. India is second at 1.2 billion. But India is expected to pass China and reach one and a h

37、alf billion people around 2025. India will also have one of the world's youngest populations. Economists say this is a chance for a so-called demographic dividend. India could gain from the skills of young people in a growing economy at a time when other countries have aging populations. But eco

38、nomists say current rates of growth, although high, may not create enough jobs. Also, the public education system is failing to meet demand and schooling is often of poor quality. Another concern is health care. Nearly half of India's children under the age of five are malnourished（营养不良）. Michal

39、 Rutkowski, the director of human development in South Asia at the World Bank, says reaching seven billion people in the world is a good time for a call to action. He says, "I think the bottom line of the story is that the public policy needs to become really, really serious about sex equality

40、and about access to services - to fight against malnutrition, and to provide for access to health services, water and schooling."36. What is true about the world's seven billionth person?A. Baby Nargis is not the only child chosen as the seven billionth baby.B. Baby Nargis has been chosen c

41、arefully so it is exactly the seven billionth babyC. Bangladesh, the Philippines and Cambodia have all declared Baby Nargis as the seven billionth baby.D. The United Nations declared Baby Nargis born in India's Uttar Pradesh state as the world's seven billionth person.37. Which of the follow

42、ing problems do many European countries worry about?A. Labor shortage.B. Poor health careC. Not enough jobsD. schooling of poor quality38. According to population experts, how long will it take for population to grow from six billion to nine billion?A. About 12 years.B. About 40 years.C. About 50 ye

43、ars.D. About 110 years.39. What does the underlined phrase “demographic dividend” in the fourth paragraph refer to?A. Possibility of lower birth rate.B. Benefit gained by working age peopleC. Chances for more employment.D. Disadvantages caused by aging population.40. Which of the following public po

44、licies does Michal Rutkowski call on?A. To encourage late marriage.B. To reduce worlds population.C. To gain economic equality.D. To improve health and education.DMars Was Not Always Bitterly ColdScientists at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) have reported evidence that Mars was warm

45、er and wetter long ago than it is today.  The Caltech scientists say they have directly established the temperature of Mars four billion years ago. At least, they established the surface temperature on part of the planet at that time. The researchers say it is the first such evidence to be disc

46、overed and presented.The Caltech scientists say carbonate（碳酸盐） minerals formed on Mars at about eighteen degrees Celsius. They reached the finding after studying a meteorite（陨石） that had its beginnings near the Martian surface.Today, the average temperature on Mars is sixty-three degrees below zero

47、Celsius.The finding was reported on the website of the National Academy of Sciences. Caltech Assistant Professor Woody Fischer helped to prepare the report. He says eighteen degrees Celsius is not especially cold or hot. He says this makes the finding extremely interesting. Knowing the temperature c

48、an give scientists an idea of the climate on Mars long ago. It can also help them decide whether the planet had liquid water. Spacecraft orbiting Mars have shown what appear to be rivers, lakebeds and mineral deposits. These pictures suggest that, at one time, water did flow there. Mars Rover vehicl

49、es and other spacecraft have confirmed the information.Caltech Geology Professor John Eiler was another writer of the report. He says knowing the temperature of Mars from long ago provides valuable information. It shows that early in the planet's history, at least part of Mars could support a cl

50、imate like that of Earth.The meteorite the scientists examined is one of the oldest known rocks in the world. It is called the Allan Hills meteorite. Its name came from the place in Antarctica where it was found in 1984. The meteorite is believed to have blown loose from the Mars' surface when a

51、nother space rock struck its "home."41. The underlined word “established” in Paragraph 1 probably means “_”.A. to set up B. to make people accept a beliefC. to discover or prove D. to start having a relationship with others 42. How did the scientists reach the finding?A. By studying Allan

52、Hills meteorite.B. By using spacecraft orbiting Mars.C. By studying minerals gathered on MarsD. By studying a meteorite on the Martian surface.43. According to the fourth paragraph, what have spacecraft orbiting Mars done?A. Measuring the temperature of Mars.B. Taking photos of the surface of Mars.C

53、. Confirming that there is water flowing on Mars.D. Finding where human beings will probably land on Mars. 44. How did Allan Hills meteorite get its name?A. From its original place on Mars.B. From where it was found on the earth.C. From the name of the scientist who found it.D. From the name of the

54、aircraft that discovered it45. Where can we most probably read this passage?A. In a biography of scientists.B. In a geography magazine.C. In an environment report.D. In a science report.第二节 信息匹配 (共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。请在答题卡上将对应题号的相应选项字母涂黑。首先请阅读下列书籍的封面及基本信息：A. How to do just about a

55、nything on a computer Make the most of your computer with this easy-to-follow guide packed with hundreds of valuable tips, practical projects, and problem-solving pointers. Organized in four sections, the book takes you from your initial computer set-up to creating your own iTunes account. Each chap

56、ter follows a similar step-by-step illustrated format so you will always feel as if you have an instructor at your side.B. A Gate at the Stairs "A Gate at the Stairs" is writer Lorrie Moore's first book in over ten years. It takes place in 2001 shortly after the terrorist attacks on Am

57、erica. It tells about a young girl named Tassie who attends college in the Midwest. She takes a job as a babysitter for a woman and her husband who have adopted a child of mixed race. It is a funny, sad and emotional story about marriage, race, family, terrorism and war.C. The Magicians and The Magic King Take one part Harry Potter, another part The Chronicles of Narnia, plus some new parts all the authors own, season them liberally with adult themes these are definitely not books for children and you