1、2012 届高考英语 模拟试卷 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 2130 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。 One fine afternoon I was walking along Fifth Avenue, when I remembered that it was necessary to buy a pair of socks. I turned into the first sock shop that caught m
2、y eye, and a boy clerk who could not have been more than seventeen years old_1_. What can I do for you, sir? I wish to buy a pair of socks. His eyes glowed. There was a note of_2_ in his voice. Did you know that you had come into the _3_place in the world to buy socks? I had not been aware of that,
3、as my entrance had been_4_. Come with me, said the boy, happily. I followed him to the back of the shop, and he began to take down from the shelves box after box, _5_their contents for my pleasure. Hold on, lad, I am going to buy only one pair! I know that, said he, but I want you to see how _6_beau
4、tiful these are. Arent they wonderful? There was on his face an _7_of serious and holy happiness, as if he were_8_ to me the mysteries of his religion. I became far more interested in him than in the_9_. I looked at him in amazement. My friend, said I, if you can keep this up, if this is not merely
5、the enthusiasm that comes from curiosity, from having a new job, if you can keep up this enthusiasm and excitement day after day, in ten years you will own every sock in the United States. My amazement at his pride and _10_in salesmanship will be easily _11_by all who read this article. In our daily
6、 life, we often come across bad service in some shops. For example, in many shops the customer has to wait for someone to _12_him. And when finally some clerk does notice you, you are made to feel as if you were _13_ him. I have observed this depressing _14_in the lives of so many people in so many
7、occupations that I have come to the conclusion that the surest road to failure is to do things _15_. 1. A. turned away B. walked around C. came forward D. rushed out 2. A. cold B. anger C. hatred D. passion 3. A. finest B. cheapest C. dearest D. worst 4. A. careful B. accidental C. considerate D. pr
8、eplanned 5. A. displaying B. selling C. purchasing D. hiding 6. A. commonly B. awfully C. averagely D. marvelously 7. A. doubt B. expression C. hesitation D. pain 8. A. sticking B. joking C. cheating D. revealing 9. A. socks B. prices C. stories D. shops 10. A. boredom B. joy C. coldness D. unwillin
9、gness 11. A. misled B. ignored C. forgotten D. understood 12. A. pay for B. wait upon C. quarrel with D. apologize to 13. A. interrupting B. helping C. praising D. supporting 14. A. improvement B. rise C. progress D. decline 15. A. sincerely B. patiently C. mechanically D. Honestly 第二节 语法填空（共 10 小题，
10、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 3140 的相应位置上。 It was dreadfully cold, it was snowing fast, and almost dark; the evening-the last evening of the old year was drawing in. In the cold and darkness, there went along the street a poor little girl, ba
11、reheaded and with naked feet. When she left her home she had slippers_16_. _17_, they were much too large for _18_feet-slippers that her mother had used till then and the poor little girl lost them in running across the street _19_when two carriages were passing by _20_(terrible) fast. When she look
12、ed for them, one was not to be found, and a boy seized the other and ran away with _21_, saying he would use it as a cradle for his mouse. So the little girl went on with her bare feet _22_were red and blue with cold. In an old apron that she wore _23_(be) bundles of matches, and she carried a bundl
13、e also in her hand. No one had brought so much as a bunch all the long day, and no one had given her even _24_ penny. Poor little girl! _25_ (tremble) with cold and hunger, she crept along, a perfect picture of misery. 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
14、最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A Many people think of dirt as being, well, dirty! Parents often tell their children not to play in dirt or to get it on their clothes. And there are good reasons to be wary soil often contains bacteria, parasites and pollutants that can make people sick. With so many risks, it is
15、no surprise that many people find geophagy literally the eating of earth or soil unappetizing. Yet, geophagy is actually a relatively common practice in many parts of the world. Since people tend to be very selective about which soils they eat, the practice has also created a thriving industry. In N
16、igeria, the village of Uzalla annually processes over 500 tons of its prized soil for sale and consumption in markets hundreds of kilometers away. Geophagy also has a long history in the U.S., where some eat clay and ship packages of it to relatives far from home. Soil is also sold as a nutritional
17、supplement, similar to vitamins, in some parts of Asia. The fact that the eating of soil is also widespread in the animal kingdom suggests that geophagy may even be a natural process. Some soils are surprisingly rich in minerals and nutrients such as iron and copper. People can often get more of the
18、se nutrients from geophagy than from taking vitamin supplements. This may be why geophagists often claim to like the “sour taste“ of dirt and to have cravings for it. It may also explain why geophagy is often most common among pregnant women and nursing mothers. In some cases, soil can make dangerou
19、s foods safe to consume. People have long known that c ertain poisonous wild acorns and potatoes become edible when mixed with soil. Sometimes, soil is even taken as medicine! Many stomach medications contain the clay Kaolin because it absorbs bacteria and toxins that cause diarrhea. Unfortunately,
20、geophagy is also practiced to avoid hunger pains when other food is scarce. In poor countries, food can become so expensive that people substitute soil for flour or rice. This is a serious social problem because even mineral-rich soils cant provide a balanced diet. Eating dirt may not be key to a he
21、althy diet, but sometimes it may not be so bad after all. 26. What does the underlined word wary mean in Paragraph 1? A. ignorable B. cautious C. indifferent D. relieved 27. In the 2nd paragraph, many examples about eating soils are listed to demonstrate that _. A. soils are definitely good for our
22、health B. soils are popular with people throughout the world C. soils eating is a relatively common practice in many parts of the world D. soils are so nutritional that it can take the place of other food 28. It can be known that _. A. all the soils are richer in minerals than vitamin supplements B.
23、 some pregnant women and nursing mothers prefer soil-eating for its tastes C. soil has a magic power to absorb the poison in all the dangerous foods D. even in some rich countries people like to take soil as the main food 29. Whats the authors attitude towards eating soil? A. Critical B. Appreciativ
24、e C. Neutral D. Supportive 30. What is the purpose of the passage? A. To encourage people to eat soils. B. To introduce the importance of soil. C. To clarify the misunderstanding about soil-eating. D. To compare the nutrition of soil with that of other food. B In todays world of cell phones, mini la
25、ptops and MP3 players, most people have at least one time-telling tool with them. Since these devices are so common, is time running out for the 500-year-old watch? According to some consumers, yes. New Jersey teenager Charlie Wollman says a watch is “an extra piece of equipment with no necessary fu
26、nction.“ Many young adults agree and use their cell phones to tell time. Louis Galie, a senior vice president at Timex, said that fewer young people wear watches today than five years ago. As a result, some people claim that the watch industry is at a crossroads. However, watchmakers optimistically
27、say that watches regain popularity when consumers reach their 20s and 30s. By then, they are willing to spend money on a quality timepiece that doesnt just keep good time. Fifty years ago, watchmakers boasted about their products accuracy. But in recent years, the watch industry has transformed itse
28、lf into an accessory business. And for many today, the image a watch communicates has become more important than the time it tells. “Complications“ features that go beyond simple timekeeping are an important part of a watchs image. Todays watches offer a host of features that suit almost any persona
29、lity. These features include altitude trackers, compasses, lunar calendars, USB drives, and even devices that measure the effectiveness of golf swings! Creativity is also a key element in todays watches. For exampl e, Japanese watchmaker Tokyoflash makes watches that dont even look like watches. The
30、 companys popular Shinshoku model uses different color lights to tell the time. It looks more like a futuristic bracelet than a watch. Another Japanese watchmaker, EleeNo, makes a “handless“ watch. Using a ring of circles to keep time, this watch makes an excellent conversation piece. Whether a watc
31、h communicates fashion sense, creative flair or a love of sports, consumers want their timepieces to stand out. Nowadays, everyone has the same kind of gadget in their bags, so people want to make a statement with whats on their wrists. Will this interest in wrist fashion last? Only time will tell!
32、31. Why arent watches popular with young people as before? A. Because watches cannot keep good time as cellphones, mini laptops and MP3 players. B. Because watches are featured by the disadvantages of simple function C. Because watches are too expensive to afford. D. Because watches dont have beauti
33、ful appearance as other modern time telling tools. 32. What does the unde rlined sentence in Paragraph 1 mean? A. Watching-making is facing a survival crisis challenge. B. Watching-making is faced with the developing opportunity. C. Watching-making becomes the sun rising industry. D. Watching-making
34、 has a specific development target. 33. It can be implied that _. A. people will gradually lose interest in watches as they grow older B. watchmakers hardly change the development strategy for watches C. todays watches are better than those in the past in quality D. customers used t o be more concer
35、ned with the quality of a watch than with its image. 34. The following qualities can make a watch popular EXCEPT _. A. multifunction B. accuracy C. nice design D. low price 35. Whats the best title of the passage? A. Watches and Teenagers B. The History of Watches C. The Accuracy of Watches D. Watch
36、es Tell More Than Time C For the employee, being placed in a position that is comfortable and meets expectations will make the job less stressful and allow a more positive outlook toward responsibilities. It beats the alternative, as going to a job that you are unhappy with could lead to tireness, b
37、urn out, depression and stress. This affects more than just your 9-to-5 routine it can hurt your family relationships, weaken friendships, and even make you turn to addictive and destructive behaviors like alcohol or drugs. The US Department of Labor suggests that jobseekers prepare for an employmen
38、t search by understanding themselves and being honest about what they want and expect. Make a list of things you like to do, examine your history and evaluate the job s and classes you enjoyed the most and why, look over your resume and see what duties your past jobs included, and be honest about wh
39、at is appealing to you about the particular position you are considering. “I do believe that understanding yourself and your personality type preferences can make all the difference when it comes to finding a career that you love,“ says Roberts, a career management coach with CareerMasters in Maine.
40、 The Labor Department offers several simplified recommendations created for high school students: If you are good at math, then look toward occupations like statistician, engineer, surveyor or actuary (保险精算师 ). If you love to read or write, consider becoming a librarian, desktop publisher, writer or
41、 administrative assistant. Music and arts lovers should look into acting, visual arts, music or design work. Student who enjoyed social studies can become politicians, urban planners, historians or human resource assistants. Other considerations that might be significant: Do you enjoy helping people
42、, working with your hands, fixing things, or interacting with nature? Is it your preference to work alone or in a group? Employees who are unhappy with their current positions, dont like their work environment, feel underappreciated, or believe there is no room for advancement, owe it to themselves
43、to consider whether changing careers is a viable alternative. “Regardless of how my clients come to me, we always step back and look at where they are and how they got there,“ Roberts explains. “Looking back and analyzing their current situation and the career path they have followed is essential to
44、 making good career decisions in the future.“ Personality Plays a Big Role in Job Satisfaction 36. According to the second paragraph, the alternative most probably refers to _. A. encourage the employee by means of promotion B. giving the employee chances for further studies C. placing the employee
45、in an unhappy position D. criticizing the employee without reason 37. What do we know about Roberts? A. He has got a masters degree in career management. B. He works for the US Department of Labour. C. He helps jobseekers with practical guidance. D. He has earned a good name for his outstanding work
46、. 38. The Labour Department suggests that, when high school students are looking for a job, they should first _. A. prepare an impressive resume B. examine their past occupations C. have some working experience D. consider their own preference 39. As it is mentioned in the passage, when one is unhap
47、py with his current position, he had better _. A. consult a career manage coach B. think over the possibility of changing career C. switch to a more promising job immediately D. look back on the past career path 40. The passage is mostly probably intended for _. A. jobseekers B. employers C. recent graduates D. tired employers D Three key facts about rising sea levels need to be pointed out to the worlds politicians and planners: sea-level rise is now unavoidable, it will happen faster than most of us thought, and it will go on for a very long time. Even
