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1、2012届高三模拟考试试卷(二)英语2012.3本试卷分第卷(选择题)和第卷(非选择题)两部分。满分120分，考试时间120分钟。)第一节：单项填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)请认真阅读下面各题，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。()21. With _ successful launch of the first space lab module Tiangong1, Chinas space dream has taken _ step closer to reality.A. a; the B. the；/ C. the; a D. /; a()22. _ t

2、he current world economic downturn, Chinese shoppers are spending more on luxury products abroad than those from any other country.A. In spite of B. In terms of C. In case of D. For fear of()23. Mrs Green prefers a restaurant in a small town to _ in so large a city as New York.A. it B. those C. this

3、 D. one()24. The new statue of Qin Hui and his wife _ in a sitting position rather than in a kneeling one has caused heated debates across the nation.A. to be B. being C. are D. having been()25. At the beginning of the year 2012, the Chinese government voiced its decision to _ the extremely high cos

4、ts of preschool education.A. cut out for B. break away from C. crack down on D. put up with()26. Statistics show that men have _ as women do whatever vehicles they drive.A. twice serious accidents as many B. serious accidents as many twiceC. serious accidents as twice many D. twice as many serious a

5、ccidents()27. When asked what they would volunteer to do, _ said they were willing to do something they could.A. half of whom B. half of them C. half of these D. half of which ()28. His plans are very _. He wants to pass CET4, IELTS and Shanghai Interpretation Test before he enters university.A. amb

6、itious B. abundant C. ambiguous D. appropriate ()29. I think Zhang Yimous newlyreleased movie The Flowers Of War is outstanding _ it puts its spotlight on the two most universal and attractive themeswomen and wars.A. in order that B. in that C. on condition that D. on purpose that()30. They are brot

7、hers and sisters, but they do not always agree as well as they _. Quarrels break out now and then.A. may B. will C. can D. should()31. In todays competitive economy, _ everyone is trying to do more with less, youve got to figure out a way to profit from the very beginning.A. how B. where C. which D.

8、 that()32. _ some teenagers dont realize is _ difficult life can be after they get addicted to drugs.A. What; that B. That; what C. What; how D. That; how ()33. They discussed the issue of the worlds climate in Durban, South Africa several times but could come to no _.A. result B. judgment C. end D.

9、 conclusion()34. Mr Smith was having a meeting at that time; otherwise he _ over to help us.A. had come B. was going to come C. would have come D. would come 35. Im going to Syria. Would you please tell me about your experiences there?_.Lets discuss it over dinner. A. By all means B. It just depends

10、 C. Never mind D. Go ahead第二节：完形填空(共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分)请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。When I was a puppy, I entertained you and made you laugh. Whenever I was “bad”， youd _36_ me and ask, “How could you？” but then youd relent(变温和), and _37_ me over for a belly rub.My housetraining took a littl

11、e longer than _38_， because you were terribly busy, but we _39_ on that together. We went for long walks in the park and _40_ rides in the suburbs. We stopped for ice cream. I took long naps(小睡) in the sun waiting for you to come home at the _41_ of the day._42_， you began spending more time at work

12、 and on your career, and more time _43_ a human mate. Eventually, you fell in love. She, now your wife, is not a “dogperson”， but still I was _44_ because you were happy.Then the human babies came _45_ and I shared your excitement. I was _46_ by their pinkness, how they smelled, and I wanted to moth

13、er them too. Your wife was _47_ I would hurt them. But nevertheless, _48_ they began to grow, I became their friend. I loved them and they loved me.Then you didnt want me _49_. You had a better job in a new city. The apartment building in which you were living didnt _50_ pets. You told your wife tha

14、t it was the dog pound(动物收容所) that was suitable for me.I was excited about the car ride until we arrived at the dog pound. It smelled of dogs and cats, of fear and _51_. You filled out the paperwork and said, “I know you will find a good home for her.” They shrugged and gave you a pained look. The c

15、hildren were in _52_ as they waved me goodbye.Is it better to live with hope or without hope? Sometimes when I hear human _53_， I think it is you, or perhaps another human who will love me. It _54_ is. Then I feel terrible. Visitors are only interested in puppy dogs, not oldtimers like me.My beloved

16、 _55_，I will think of you and wait for you forever.I hope you receive more loyalty(忠诚) from your family than I showed to you.()36. A. praise B. question C. scold D. touch()37. A. throw B. roll C. catch D. chase()38. A. ever B. expected C. before D. necessary()39. A. turned B. focused C. moved D. wor

17、ked()40. A. car B. truck C. horse D. dog()41. A. beginning B. middle C. end D. time()42. A. Generally B. Fortunately C. Hopefully D. Gradually()43. A. working with B. searching for C. dealing with D. asking after()44. A. happy B. disappointed C. sad D. relaxed()45. A. round B. over C. along D. on()4

18、6. A. fascinated B. shocked C. astonished D. embarrassed()47. A. sure B. aware C. informed D. afraid()48. A. as B. because C. before D. though()49. A. anyway B. anyhow C. somewhat D. anymore()50. A. receive B. forbid C. allow D. need()51. A. excitement B. warmth C. homelessness D. wilderness()52. A.

19、 danger B. terror C. tears D. hopes()53. A. sounds B. footsteps C. songs D. talks()54. A. always B. sometimes C. seldom D. never()55. A. master B. visitor C. friend D. companion第三部分：阅读理解(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)请认真阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AAccording to a new survey, more than half of the parent

20、s in the United States are helping, or have helped or supported their adult children who have been hit by high unemployment and poor wages. It showed that present economic conditions are discouraging young adults from leaving home and forcing those who have already gone, so called boomerang kids, to

21、 return.“Parents are continuing their financial involvement longer than we expected，” said Ted Beck, president of National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE)About 60 percent of parents questioned in the survey said they are helping their adult children who are no longer in school financially.

22、Half are providing housing and nearly half are helping with living expenses.For an increasing number of adult children, the situation is bad. Twothirds of adult children, aged 18 to 39, who are not in school said they faced tougher financial pressure than previous generations, according to the surve

23、y. And nearly onethird of the parents agreed that it was easier for them to find their financial feet than for their children. Parents are helping their children out of genuine(真诚的) concern because they dont want to see them struggle. But Beck said that parents who make sacrifices to help their adul

24、t children should be careful about their own finances.“If you are taking on extra debt or delaying retirement to help your adult children, you could be making a mistake and putting your own financial future in danger，” Beck warned.Boomerang children can also cause other problems for their parents. T

25、hirty percent of parents said they have given up privacy since their adult children moved back home, while more than a quarter have taken on added debt, and seven percent have delayed retirement. But the survey also showed that 42 percent of adult children living at home are helping with the cooking

26、 and cleaning.()56. According to the passage, boomerang kids here refer to _.A. married adult childrenB. grownups living with parentsC. adult children independent and successful in lifeD. adult children depending on parents for financial support()57. Which of the following matches the result of the

27、survey? A. About 30% of parents offer their adult children housing.B. Onethird of adult children earn money more easily than their parents.C. Twothirds of adult children are faced with financial problems in school.D. About 50% of parents give money to their adult children to cover the daily cost.()5

28、8. What is Ted Becks suggestion to the parents?A. Asking their children to help with the housework.B. Being cautious in helping their children.C. Leaving their children to struggle to live.D. Putting off their time of retirement.()59. What would be the best title for the passage?A. Adult children ar

29、e less independentB. Parents help support adult childrenC. Bad conditions affect children a lotD. Spoiled generation in the United StatesBIt is almost like a reflex(条件反射) whenever we have a runny nose or a cough we reach for the antibiotics(抗生素). But maybe you should think twice before you start tak

30、ing those pills next time you have a bit of a cold. Many doctors warn that we are overusing and sometimes misusing antibiotics to treat common diseases. This could have bad results.Across the world, the problem of antibiotic resistance is growing, and the situation is especially bad in China. The av

31、erage amount of antibiotics each Chinese person takes every year is almost three times the international level and ten times the level in the United States, Xiao Yonghong, a professor in Peking University, told the Guangming Daily on October 19.It is a common wrong idea that antibiotics work for all

32、 diseases right down to everyday coughs and colds. In fact, antibiotics only work against bacteria, and not viruses. Most forms of the common cold and flu are caused by viruses, so antibiotics are useless against them.The process of curing a disease is like a war. Antibiotics kill many kinds of bact

33、eria which make you sick, but sometimes they also get “confused” and kill antibodies(抗体) in your body that should be helping to kill viruses.Sometimes the enemy bacteria may change themselves in order to fight back. When antibiotics are used wrongly or too often, the bacteria can develop faster. Thi

34、s worsens the infection and makes it harder to treat. Because of resistance to antibiotics, once treatable diseases are becoming fatal(致命的) again.In recent years, different kinds of “superbugs” have been showing themselves in many parts of the world. They can avoid any antibiotics we have and have c

35、aused many deaths.Since penicillin(青霉素) was discovered by Alexander Fleming in 1929, it has saved many lives worldwide. Before this discovery was made, even infections in small cuts could kill. However, overuse or misuse of this “lifesaving” medicine could mean antibiotics turn against us in the war

36、 against disease.()60. What is the main purpose of the first paragraph?A. To inform readers that antibiotics are useful in treating diseases.B. To warn readers of the dangers of antibiotics used improperly.C. To explain the serious situation of antibiotics misuse in China.D. To report on the inventi

37、on of new antibiotics in the world.()61. In the war of curing a disease _.A. antibiotics defeat antibodies B. antibiotics kill bacteriaC. antibodies help viruses D. bacteria change themselves()62. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?A. Antibiotics work against all kind

38、s of everyday coughs and colds.B. Large amounts of antibiotics are needed to kill “superbugs”C. Penicillin is considered to be the best ever antibiotic in history.D. Bacteria may become resistant to antibiotics and develop faster.()63. What can we learn from the passage?A. Antibiotics are the best t

39、o kill colds.B. Antibiotics never fight against antibodies.C. Misuse of antibiotics could lead to death.D. The use of antibiotics should be forbidden.CDavid Constantine, an awardwinning poet and translator of short fiction, defeated strong competition, including the prizes youngest ever shortlisted(

40、入围) author, to take a cheque worth 15,000.The winning story, entitled “Tea at the Midland”， is a moving and bittersweet story about the end of a relationship set against the background of the sea. It was praised by the judges for its rich interweaving(相互交织) of dialogue and poetic imagery.Chair of ju

41、dges, James Naughtie commented, “The winning story is remarkable for the rich poetry at its heart and the economy with which David Constantine creates a story with. fully formed characters and a memorable setting. It has imagination, depth and brevity. What more could you say about a short story? Th

42、e shortlist produced an attractive mix of stories in which the other that attracted most of our admiration was Jon McGregors “If It Keeps on Raining”， which is an admirable runner up(第二名). It contrasts with the winner in its style and method and between them they show what the short story can do.”Th

43、e 2010s award brought together a high ability group of new and established authors exploring human relationships at their most dysfunctional(难处理的) and yet sustaining. This years shortlist was： “Tea at the Midland” by David Constantine “Haywards Heath” by Aminatta Forna “Butchers Perfume” by Sarah Ha

44、ll “If It Keeps on Raining” by Jon McGregor “My Daughter the Racist” by Helen OyeyemiThe shortlist included Sarah Hall, whose first novel, Haweswater, won the 2003 Commonwealth Writers Prize for Best First Novel and whose The Carhullan Army won the John Llewellyn Rhys Prize in 2007.Aminatta Fomas fi

45、rst book, The Devil that Danced on the Water, was shortlisted for the Samuel Johnson Prize in 2003, broadcast on BBC Radio and published in The Sunday Times.Jon McGregor is the author of the critically praised novels, If Nobody Speaks of Remarkable Things and So Many Ways To Begin. He is a winner of

46、 the Betty Trask Prize and the Somerset Maugham Award, and has twice been longlisted(初选) for the Man Booker Prize.Helen Oyeyemi is the youngest author on the 2010 shortlist and also in the history of the award. Born in 1984, she is already the author of three novels, The Icarus Girl, The Opposite House, White is for Witching and a short story collection, Mr Fox, published in summer 2011.David Constantine lives in Oxford, where he is the editor of Modern Poetry in Translation. He has published three collections of short stories: Back at th