1、 1 湖北省武昌区 2012 届高三年级元月调研测试 第二部分：英语知识运用 （共两节 , 满分 45 分） 第一节：单项填空（共 15 小题，每小题 1 分，满分 15 分） 从 A、 B、 C、 D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 21 When interviewed, he was too shocked to give a（ n） _ of what had happened when the attack took place A investigation B account C performance D appreciation 22 Th
2、e doctors made an _ of the damage and said she must have an operation immediately A application B assumption C arrangement D assessment 23 It is generally acknowledged that education shouldnt be _ purely by examination result A measured B confirmed C classified D identified 24 The examination was co
3、ming, but she couldnt go to sleep easily Thoughts _ in and images flashed into her mind A crowded B broke C fitted D settled 25 The lower class people _ themselves with their remarks whenever they speak, and people can easily classify their social position after only a few minutes observation A prov
4、ide B betray C associate D combine 26 You cant _ him to arrive on time because he is always late for meetings A take in B appeal to C rely on D call up 27 If you _ others to hire a car and see these famous tourist spots, your will be more economical A team up with B carry on with C get along with D
5、put up with 28 There are too many cars on the roads I think there should be _ restrictions on car numbers A major B acute C secure D tight 29 Millions of people were extremely sad with the death of Steven Jobs, who is recognized as a pioneer of the personal computer era A eventually B constantly C w
6、idely D totally 30 Funding arrangements are already _, with which the scientists can go on w ith the further research A in order B in demand C in place D in relief 第二节 完型填空 （共 20 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 20 分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（ A、 B、 C 和 D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上涂黑。 She took the time to ask whether her students ha
7、d eaten breakfast in the morning, or if they had enough warm clothes to wear in winter, or if there was someone there for them when they got home from school My English teacher, Marsha Pincus, did ail that and 31 for me, one of eight kids raised by a single mother Mrs Pincus told me to come by or to
8、 call her if S needed to She _32_ me She gave a skinny kid like me some extra 33 Sometimes all it takes to 34 is a little help I had always been something of a smart-mouth when I was young, but Mrs Pincus helped me channel my _35_ into something constrictive（有益的） When she was out on leave with her f
9、irst child, a substitute teacher came in for English class On the first day, this teacher had trouble 36 the classroom I watched kids behaving badly in front of her and got really _37_ This was my 2 favorite 38 :I loved learning Shakespeare I knew the 39 would talk to Mrs Pincus and that shed be _ 4
10、0 “We need to stop this!“ I shouted Usually I was the one clowning around（胡闹） , 41 the kids seemed to listen I _42 standing in front of the room discussing Julius Caesar Later, the substitute told Mrs Pincus about the skinny boy who 43 the lesson Mrs Pincus said she knew _44_ what had happened “With
11、out her even _45_ you, I knew it was you,“ she told me Her eyes shone with _ 46_ Looking back, I think that was when the 47 in me started to emerge. Mrs Pincus 48 this year after more than 30 years of teaching I spoke at her retirement party, t was one of the _49_ things Ive ever done Just because o
12、f this ladys 50 , I learned I belonged in the classroom, at the front of it. 31 A nothing B more C less D enough 32 A worried about B depended on C concentrated on D cared about 33 A sympathy B expectation C support D money 34 A succeed B survive C adapt D recover 35 A enthusiasm B loneliness C curi
13、osity D determination 36 A recognizing B balancing C controlling D entertaining 37 A confident B mad C anxious D embarrassed 38 A day B school C activity D class 39 A monitor B substitute C principal D boy 40 A disappointed B delighted“ C desperate D uncomfortable 41 A since B while C so D but 42 A
14、felt like B kepi on C ended up D dreamed of 43 A interrupted B taught C arranged D attended 44 A abruptly B soon after C apparently D right away 45 A naming B blaming C praising D accusing 46 A satisfaction B happiness C pride D excitement 47 A student B leader C teacher D son 48 A retired B died C
15、rejected D resigned 49 A easiest B saddest C greatest D hardest 50 A congratulation B protection C encouragement D commitment 第三部分：阅读理解（共 20 小题，每题 2 分， 满分 40 分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（ A、 B、 C 和 D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A Germanys mystery English-speaking “forest boy“ is said to be having trouble adjustin
16、g to normal life Sources close to the case claim he is having difficulty sleeping in a proper bed and wants to return to the wild Other creature comforts, such as soap hot showers, and running water, are also “unsettling“ the youngster Known only as Ray and believed to be around 17, the boy is thoug
17、ht to have spent at least five years sleeping rough in woods south of the German capital Ray is in good physical shape and had no signs of abuse apart from a small scar that was at least three years old He handed himself in lo officials on September 5, and was carrying a rucksack, tent and 3 sleepin
18、g bag He told police his father had recently died after a fail and he had buried him in a shallow grave He then walked north for a fortnight for help until he got to the German capital The boy claimed that his father -identified only as Ryan - had taken him into the woods south of Berlin after his m
19、other, Doreen, died in a car crash Now detectives have begun a search for the grave, or any other place where Ryans body might be lying The boy is unable to tell them exactly where he buried his father, but claimed he “followed his compass northwards“ In the meantime, they are trying to make Ray a w
20、ard of court（受法院监护的人） , so that an official can be appointed to make important decisions on his behalf DNA, fingerprint and dental records can also then be handed over to officials so that his records can be checked against those of missing children A police spokesman confirmed that a search had sta
21、rted for Ryans grave after the boy said that he was buried under stones “two weeks south of Berlin“ Officials believe the teenager could be British because he speaks English but only basic German The British Consul（领事） is also working with police to try to solve the mystery 51 The underlined word in
22、 Paragraph 1 most probably means _ A satisfying B annoying C boring D amazing 52 It can be concluded from the passage that _ A The police found the boy in the woods south of the German capital B From the small scar we know that he has been abused for three years C The boys father died in woods while
23、 his mother died in a car crash 5 years ago D The boy possibly came from Britain because he could only speak a little German 53 The police are trying to make Ray a ward of court in order to _ A help the boy adjust to the normal life B hand over DNA, fingerprint and dental records to Interpol C appoi
24、nt an official to make important decisions for the boy D start a search for Ryans grave where Ryans body might be lying 54 The passage is probably taken from a _ _. A newspaper report B travel journal C science fiction D scientific research B The venue of the 2012 Summer Olympics was officially awar
25、ded to London during the 117th IOS Session in Singapore on July 6, 2005 Since then, London has been up to its neck in preparing for the games London has a lot to be excited about - being the next Olympic venue requires a major economic development in terms of tourism and infrastructure （基础设施） develo
26、pment as well as job generation and transportation systems expansion Indeed, as early as 2004, plans for the Olympic Park were already known as part of Londons bid Standing on a 500-acre property specifically for the games, the Olympic Park will have a hockey centre, a handball arena, a water polo a
27、rena, a basketball arena and the Olympic Stadium, where the opening and closing ceremonies will be held It is expected that the Olympic Stadium alone would be a major attraction in itself, as it is designed to seat up to 80,000 spectators from all around the world Although construction is still on-g
28、oing, the improved Greenway walking and cycle paths provide an ideal advantage point for curious tourists to see much of the park 4 Along with the Olympic Park, Westfield Stratford City shopping centre is also being developed as part of the overall blueprint of the infrastructure preparations for th
29、e 2012 Olympics It is said one of the factors that won London its bid is its plans of modernising its transport system Public transport in London will be expanded To directly transport commuters（月票乘 客） from St Pancras International to the Olympic Park, a high speed shuttle train will be put up And o
30、f course, London minicabs will be as ready as ever to serve Almost half a million tourists, athletes, and spectators are expected to come for the Olympics This is a huge opportunity for generating both private and public income before, during and even after the games There is no doubt the legacy of
31、the Olympic Games will be felt in London long after 2012 55 London is said to win its bid for 2012 Summer Olympics partly because _ A as early as 2004, the Olympic Park was already set up in London B the Olympic Stadium is designed to seat up to 80,000 viewers C the Greenway walking and cycle paths
32、ideal advantage D London is planning to modernise its transport system 56 The underlined word “blueprint“ in the 6th paragraph means _ A a booklet printed in blue B a design intended to make something C an activity prepared beforehand D a museum decorated in blue print 57 What is probably the most a
33、ttractive part in the 2012 London Olympic Games? A The Olympic Stadium B The Olympic Park C Westfield Stratford City shopping centre D Public transport in London 58 The whole passage mainly tells us that _ A public transport in London will require an expansion B the Olympic Park will hold the openin
34、g and closing ceremonies C London has been very busy in preparing for the 2012 Olympic Games D many tourists, athletes and viewers will come to attend the 2012 Olympics C Using fall decorations from nature is a fun and inexpensive way to spruce up the home. So today, Im going to cover 5 tips for usi
35、ng fall decorations from nature! First, plants and vegetable such as pine cones, small pumpkins, small gourds（葫芦） , thin sticks, and twigs with berries are easy to find and look great in many fall decorative arrangements For best results, when collecting items for decorations from nature, always try
36、 to pick things that are already dry Then, use an air drying method appropriate for each type of decoration to preserve them for decorative use To preserve pine cones and sticks found in nature, lay each pine cone and stick on sheets of newspaper in a warm dry room The air drying process can take up
37、 to a few weeks, so check on them frequently to make sure the newspaper doesnt get wet underneath the pine cones and sticks When it comes to preserving small pumpkins and gourds for your decorations, use a soft cloth to wipe off any moisture （潮气） on the small pumpkins and gourds Then, place each sma
38、ll pumpkin and gourd on sheets of newspaper in a warm, dry room and allow them to dry Repeatedly wipe off the pumpkins and gourds, and then also change the newspaper underneath until they are dried This process can take several weeks or months 5 Once the decorations are ready for use, there are many
39、 ways to display these decorations from nature For this first tip, place a red six-inch candle in the middle of a round plate and then surround the candle with pine cones to create a fall thenied center piece Alternatively, for tip number two, place a deep orange colored six-inch candle on a plate a
40、nd then use small pumpkins and gourds to surround the plate at the base of the candle for a fall harvest themed center piece For tip number three, place pine cones found in nature in a paper lined basket and this decorative arrangement can act as both a decorative arrangement in the home and a dryin
41、g process for the pine cones For tip number four, after the sticks from nature have dried, loosely place them inside a tall clear vase to create a fun and easy fall themed decoration in the home Finally, for tip number five, wrap a small amount of foam （泡沫材料） in decorative paper and then place the f
42、oam in the bottom of a basket Next, poke the dried twigs and sticks with the berries into the foam in the basket to create a lively berry basket arrangement 59 Whats the closest meaning of the underlined phrase “spruce up“ in the first paragraph? A Light up B Dress up C Warm up D Dry up 60 Why do pe
43、ople sometimes use fall decorations from nature? A Because using an air drying method is appropriate for each type of decoration B Because it is always easy for them to pick things which are already dry C Because plants and vegetables are easy to find and look great D Because it is a fun and cheap w
44、ay to decorate their homes 61 What is the most important to preserve plants and vegetables found in nature? A To dry them in a warm, dry room for up to a few weeks or months B To place them on some pieces of newspapers inside a room C To wipe off any moisture on the small pumpkins and gourds D To ch
45、ange the, newspapers underneath as much as possible 62 Of the five tips, which one shows us a theme of autumn harvest? A Tip No 1 B Tip No 4 C Tip No 2 D Tip No 5 D Superstition（迷信） has existed for such a long time Hundreds of years ago it was more alive because of humans limited knowledge Who was t
46、he first to walk under a ladder and suffer the bad result? Who hung a horseshoe the wrong way up or broke a mirror and then their luck ran out? Superstition, somehow, has been with us as a tradition Human beings have tried hard to find explanations for it Friday the 13th is an unlucky day in much of
47、 Western Europe, North America, and Australia Many people avoid travel and avoid signing contracts on Friday the 13th Floors in tall buildings often skip from 12 to 14 Such belief has deep roots in Christian religion Some people claim that the number is bad luck because thirteen people sat dow n for the Last Supper before Jesus was put
