惠州市高三月第二次调研英语试题及答案

1、惠州市2013届高三第二次调研考试 英语试题本试卷分选择题和非选才1题两部分。满分 135分，考试用时120分钟。注意事项：1.答卷前，考生务必增黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将自己的市（县）/区、学校、班级、姓名、准考证号、试室号和座位号填写在答卡的密封线内。2-选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔将答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；如需 改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案；不能答在试题卷上。.非选择题必须叫黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在另发的答题卷各题指 定区域内的相应位置上：如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。不按以上要求作答的答案无效。.考生必须保持答

2、题卡的整洁。考试结束后，请将答题卷和答题卡一并交回。I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 1?15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。Our teen has probably taught us a lot about sports, fashion, or whatever hobby shes into, so we think daughters can be pretty inspiring. Six years ago, when a mother enrolle

3、d （寸艮名） her 7-year-old daughter, Rachel, in _1 classes, she never imagined creating the next Serena Williams.The twice-weekly lessons, which had been _2 by Rachels school teacher as a way to help the girl adapt to the school, seemed 3_ in the first few months.Actually ,she was having regular failure

4、s in the classroom and her grades were falling. The unknown factor behind the behaviorHer 4_, a problem she had incommon with her mother, Gabi Rose. Rachel, a second-grader, was so _5 that she bought her clothes in the adult womens department; _6 , her mother weighed nearly 260 pounds.At first Rache

5、l was the _7 player on the court and regularly broke intotears. But with her momon the sidelines, shouting 8 . she gradually stopped being afraid of her lessons. I started to hit more and to 9 what the coaches said, Rachel says. Best of all, she lost weight - 50 pounds in all.Most of Rachels teammat

6、es were enrolled in the class because they had parentswho were tennis 10 . Her own mother, Gabi, on the other hand, had never cared about tennis or even watched a game. But she was soon 11 by her daughterssuccess. Tennis 12 Rachel so completely that I decided I should learn,she says. I joined a 13 c

7、lass and ended up liking it. Before long her 14and the other three children took up the game, and the family began spending Saturdays on the court.Now 130 pounds, Gabi plays tennis every week, and Rachel, the seventh-grade student, now 15 with a college-level tennis team .Gabi says : My daughter bro

8、ught out my inner athlete.”1.A .footballB. tennisC .artsD .law2.A .suggestedB. studiedC .realizedD .produced3.A . importantB .necessaryC .usefulD . useless4.A. sightB .heightC . weightD . study5.A .beautifulB. heavyC .busyD .gentle6.A .honestlyB .generallyC .rarelyD . similarly7.A .smartestB .bestC

9、. slowestD .greatest8.A .noiseB. complaintC .disappiontmentD . encourage9.A .followB.speakC .refuseD .accept10I. A .coachesB. loversC .teachersD .bosses11.A .cheatedB .requiredC . inspiredD . destroyed12：.A .surprisedB. changedC .frightenedD .educated13i. A. beginnerB .superC . seniorD.advanced14. A

10、. friendsB. classmatesC .husbandD .relatives15i. A .livesB. worksC .learnsD . competes第二节语法填空(共10小题；每小题分，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。Mr. Jones woke early one morning. It was a beautiful morning, so 16 went to the window and looked out. He was

11、surprisedto see a neatly dressed, middle-agedprofessor, 17 worked in the universitynear his house. He had grey hair andthick glasses, and was carrying 18 umbrella, a morning newspaper and a bag. Mr. Jones thought that he must 19 (arrive) by the night train and decided to walk to the university inste

12、ad of 20 (take) a taxi.Mr. Jones had a big tree in his garden, and the children had tied a long rope to one of its branches, so that they could swing on it.Mr. Jones was surprised to see the professor stop and look 21 (care) up and down the road . 22 he saw that there was nobody in sight, he stepped

13、 into the garden (there was no fence), put his umbrella, newspaper, bag and hat neatly on the grass and took hold of the rope. He pulled it hard 23 (see) whether it was strong enough to take his weight, then 24 (run) as fast as he could and swung into the air on the end of the rope.At last the profe

14、ssor stopped and continued on his way 25 the university, looking as quiet and correct as one would expect a professor to be. 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。ABeating is a sign of affection, cursing(骂)is a sign of love.Many may not expect to hear th

15、e words of the old Chinese saying in these modern times with parents wealthier and better educated than they have ever been-but experts say they still ring true.Today, it seems, Chinese parents are more likely to send their children to pre-college military academies in the United States in the hope

16、that some tough love will pave the way tosuccess.Good education doesnt mean letting your child enjoy privileges, especiallyour boys, said Song Wenming, an entrepreneur ( 企业家)in Jinhua, East ChinasZhejiang province. They should be raised in tough conditions to know what to fight for in the future.In

17、August, Song sent his 17-year-old son to Valley Forge Military Academy (VFMA) in Pennsylvania. And he is far from alone, even though it takes a lot of money - around $48,000 per year to send a child to a strict military school.Statistics shows that an increasing number of Chinese students have been

18、registering with such academies.A few years ago, there were no Chinese students at Valley Forge. Today, thereare 28.All of the Chinese students at Valley Forge came from wealthy families, some of them were spoiled, said Jennifer Myers, director of marketing and communications at the school.Songs onl

19、y son, Song Siyu, had a rocky start during his first six weeks at the school. The teenager said he went to the school voluntarily but did not expect it to be as difficult.Now, three months late r， he has perfected the art of taking a bath in 35 seconds, finishing a meal without looking at his food,

20、and making his bed with precision.He can even take criticism, no matter how unreasonable.The training is hard but I know it is good for self-development of individuals,said Song Siyu .The endless training and scolding are just ways to build up our character, they are not personal.But his enthusiasm

21、is not universal. Ten of the 13 Chinese students who joinedthe academy this year have transferred to other schools.But for those who stick with it, there is a reward for all the hard work.From the second paragraph, we can know the old Chinese saying .A. is out of date in modern times. B. is disagree

22、d by rich parents.C. is still worth trusting.D . is deeply believed by better educatedparent.The underlined sentence means thatSong sent his only son to military school, so he feels lonely.Song is the only one who sends his child t to military school.There are other people sending their children to

23、military school besides Song.The fee of the military school is so high that only Song can afford it.Song Siyu got some achievements in the military school except.A .taking a bath in a short timeB having his meal with his eyes closedC. taking unreasonable criticism D . improving his characterHow many

24、 Chinese students are there at Valley Forge before this year.13D .25Which of the following can be inferred from the passageIts likely that more and more Chinese students will attend VFMA.most Chinese parents approve of educating their children by beating and cursing nowadays.Song Siyu had no difficu

25、lty in adjusting to the life at VFMA.Most Chinese students support the way of education at VFMA.BYou know eating fruit and vegetables does good . But do you know it can alsomake you look good People who increased their intake over just six weeks developed a healthy glow and appeared more attractive,

26、 researchers found . Scientists at StAndrews University found eating them slightly increased yellow and red pigmentsin the volunteers skin. They monitored the food intake of 35 people and tookpictures of their faces, arms and hands using a sensitive camera at the start, andafter three and six weeks.

27、 Increasing their intake of greens by portions a daywas found to make the person look more healthy and an extra portions could enhance their attractiveness, when their photographs were rated by others.Fruit and vegetables are rich in carotenoids （类胡萝 卜素 ）,which are known toprotect against cell damag

28、e from pollution and UV rays, and can also preventage-related diseases including heart disease and cancer. But while it was knowneating extreme amounts of certain vegetables such as carrots could turn skinorange ， it was not known a small increase was perceptible（ 被觉察） to others - andwas seen as app

29、ealing.A camera measured changes to the skins redness, yellowness and lightness, andfound it significantly changed in people who naturally increased their intake. These changes were not evident in three weeks. Using light sensors, the researchers showed these red and yellow hues were linked with the

30、 levels of carotenoids in their skin. There are hundreds of carotenoids but those thought to have the most dramatic effect are lycopene （ 番茄红素 ） -which gives tomatoes and red peppers their red colour - and beta-carotene found in carrots as well as broccoli, squash, and spinach. Skin colour is also a

31、ffected by chemicals called polyphenols（ 多元酚 ） ， found in apples,blueberries and cherries, which cause blood rush to the skin surface.What do we know from the researchIf you take in a little more fruit and vegetables, you will obviously look more attractive in three weeks.The researchers took the pi

32、ctures of the 35 people in the research at different stages.Increasing your intake of greens by portions a day can greatly improve your health.People who increased their intake of greens by portions a day were found the most attractive after six weeks.Which of the following is NOT the function of ca

33、rotenoidsThey can protect against cell damage from pollution and UV rays.They can prevent heart disease and cancer.They can prevent age-related diseases.They can keep you in good health.Which of the statements is NOT TRUE according to the passageWeve already known eating extreme amounts of carrots c

34、an turn skin orange.Weknew in the past that eating a few more carrots could make us look appealing.The research showed the improvement in skin is linked with the levels ofcarotenoids in itAmonghundreds of carotenoids, lycopene is thought to have the most dramatic effect on the skin.We can infer from

35、 the passage that Skins redness, yellowness and lightness make a person look more healthy and attractive.Carotenoids have the same effect as lycopene.It is carotenoids that give tomatoes and red peppers their red colour.Both beta-carotene and polyphenols affect skin colour by causing blood rush to t

36、he skin surface.Which can be the best title of the passageA. Eating fruit and vegetables does good . B. Fruit and vegetables are rich in carotenoids.C. How to become attractive.D . Eating fruit and vegetables makes youlook goodCMy hate for my mother caused me a lot of years of pain, but I finally re

37、alized that I was not hurting her. I was hurting myself and I was in bondage to her because I held her in my heart full of hate. God set me free from this when I forgave her.A couple of years ago I came face to face with mymother at my grandmothers funeral.I told her about the changes in my life and

38、 I told her that I forgave her. I wasable to tell her that I loved her. I am still separated from my oldest daughter,but she knows that I love her and that I made some wrong choices. I am now raisingthree of my own children and my sisters child . When I look into the eyes of mysisters, baby who is n

39、ow the same age as my oldest child was when I left her Ican see myself at that age. I know that Jesus forgives, as I am allowed to be the mother I never knew.Take a look at your life. There are things we dream of doing one day, there are things we wish we could forget. In the Bible, it says that Jes

40、us came to make allthings new. What would your life look like if you could start over with a clean slateLive with hope. If you are looking for peace, there is a way to balance your life. No one can be perfect, or have a perfect life. But every one of us has the opportunity to experience perfect grac

41、e through a personal relationship with God through his son, Jesus Christ.You can receive Christ right now by faith through prayer. Praying is simply talking to God . God knows your heart and is not so concerned with your words as he is with the attitude of your heart. Jesus Christ will come into you

42、r life, just as he promised .As you learn more about your relationship with God, and how much he loves you, youll experience life to the fullest.From paragraph 1 ， we can infer that .t he author-still lives with her motherher oldt he author has three children but the oldest one does not live with he

43、rwhen staying with her sisters baby, the author cant help recalling dayst he author will never be forgiven by her motherFrom the passage, we know the author was hurting herself because .she couldnt forgive herself for making so many mistakesshe is separated from her oldest daughtershe hasnt any beli

44、ef in her lifeshe couldnt get rid of the hate for her motherAccording to the author, which one is Not TrueA. Not all of us can experience a perfect life.B.There are various situations in life.C.When we pray, God cares more about our attitude than our words.D. We should be grateful to God for his hel

45、p.In writing this passage, the author intends to .t ell us a story about her and her childrenshow her regret to her mothert ell us religious belief is a cure for bad feelings in lifeexplain why she forgave her motherThe best title for the passage might/would be .A. Forgiveness is a virtueB. How to l

46、ive a perfect lifeC. The right attitude towards our lifeD . God is always with usDTaiwanese fishing boats that sailed to the Diaoyu Islands to protest Japans purchase of part of the islands completed their voyage Tuesday morning and have set sail for home.Local media reported that the boats finished

47、 their protest at 9:15 a.m. and are expected to return to a port in northeast Taiwans Yilan county at noon Wednesday.Although the boats originally numbered 75， they were joined at sea by other boats from different parts of Taiwan, raising the total number to about 100 vessels.Organizers said the voy

48、age was made to protect Taiwanese fishing rights in nearby waters and to protest Japans purchase of part of the Diaoyu Islands.The Japanese government announced a plan to purchase part of the islandsearlier this month despite repeated protests from the Chinese government. The action aroused demonstr

49、ations across China as well as consumers boycott of Japaneseproducts in recent weeks. Local authorities in Taiwan have also protested the move.Japans purchase and nationalization of Chinas Diaoyu Islands is puttingChina-Japan economic and trade ties at risk due to man-made factors. An official spoke

50、sman from Beijing warned .China-Japan economic and trade relations was back on track in 1952 when the two countries signed their first non-governmental trade agreement. Currently, China has been Japans largest trade partner since 2007 while Japan is Chins fourth largest trade partner, after the EU,

51、. and the ASEAN.Meanwhile, China is the biggest destination for Japanese exports and biggest source of imports. In the first halfof 2012, Japans exports to China totaled billion . dollars, down percent fromthe same period last year, while its import from China was billion . dollars, up7 percent from

52、 the same period last year.Now, China-Japan economic and trade relations are at a crossroads. Negotiation could be the way out of the rift.Wherecan you probably find this passageA. MagazineB. Scientific reportC. NewspaperD . TextbookWhich of the following is NOT the result of Japans move to purchase

53、 the islandOpposition from Chinese government.Nationwide demonstrations were carried out in China.Fishing boats organized by Taiwan government sailed to the island to protest.Chinese consumers refused to buy products imported from Japan.Why are China-Japan economic and trade relations at a crossroad

54、sBecause Taiwan fishing boats sailed to the island to protest Japan.Because Taiwanese are deprived of their fishing right.Because Japan is not Chinas largest trade partner.Because Japan announced to purchase Chinas Diaoyu Islands.We can infer from the passage that.About 100 boats joined the original

55、 team later.Negotiation will bring both countries out of the conflict.Japans exports to China totaled 78 billion . dollars in 2011.Japans purchase of Diaoyu Islands will probably have a negative effect onits export and import, with ChinaWhat is the main idea of this passageJapan declared to purchase

56、 Chinas Diaoyii Islands.Japans purchase of Diaoyu Islands aroused nationwide protest.The Diaoyu Islands belong to China!China plays an important part in Japans economy development.第二节信息匹配（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）应选请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 项字母涂黑。首先，阅读以卜关于不同颜色的作用的描述。Red Red is the most emotional

57、 colour , causing a faster heartbeat and breathing. It is also the color of love. Since it is an extreme colour, red might not help people in negotiations. But decorators say that red helps create a happy atmosphere that is perfect for social gatherings.Yellow Yellow is cheerful and attention-gettin

58、g. While it is considered an optimistic colour, people lose their tempers more often in yellow rooms, and babies will cry more. It is the most difficult colour for the eye to take in, so it can be overpowering if overused . Yellow improves concentration.White-White reflects light and is considered a

59、 summer colour. It is popular in decoration because it is light and goes with everything. However, white shows dirt and is therefore more difficult to keep clean. Doctors and nurses wear white to imply cleanliness.Blue-The colour of the sky and the ocean, blue is one if the most popular colours. Pea

60、ceful and relaxing, blue causes the body to produce calming chemicals, so it is often used in rooms in order to reduce stress and rest.GreenCurrentlythe most popular decorating color, green symbolizes nature.It is a calming, refreshing color specially for adults although some experts say it can make