湛江二模2011

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2011 年湛江市高考二模英语试题及答案本试卷共 8 页，三大题，满分 135 分，考试用时 120 分钟。

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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 21~30 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 my eye, and a boy clerk who could not have been more than seventeen years old1.“What can I do for you, sir?” wish “I to buy a pair of socks.”His eyes glowed. There was a note of2 in his voice. “Did you know that you had come into the 3place in the world to buy socks?” I had not been aware of that, as my entrance had been4. “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, 5their contents for my pleasure. “Hold on, lad, I am going to buy only one pair!”“I know that,”said he,“but I want you t o see how 6beautiful these are. Aren’t they wonderful?”There was on his face an 7of serious and holy happiness, as if he were8 to me the mysteries of his religion. I became far more interested in him than in the9. I looked at him in amazement. “My friend,” said I, “if you can keep this up, if this is not merely 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 10in salesmanship will be easily 11by all who read this article. In our daily life, we often come across bad service in some shops. For example, in many shops the customer has to wait for someone to 12him. And when finally some clerk does notice you, you are made to feel as if you were 13 him. I have observed this depressing 14in the lives of so many people in so many occupations that I have come to the conclusion that the surest road to failure is to do things 15. 1. A. turned away 2. A. cold 3. A. finest 4. A. careful 5. A. displaying 6. A. commonly 7. A. doubt8. A. sticking 9. A. socks 10. A. boredom 11. A. misled 12. A. pay for B. walked aroundC. came forwardD. rushed out B. anger B. cheapest B. accidental B. selling B. awfullyB. expression B. joking B. prices B. joy B. ignored B. wait uponC. hatred C. dearestC. considerate C. purchasing C. averagely C. hesitation C. cheating C. stories C. coldness C. forgotten C. quarrel with C. praising C. progress C. mechanicallyD. passion D. worst D. preplanned D. hiding D. marvelously D. pain D. revealing D. shopsD. unwillingness D. understood D. apologize to D. supporting D. decline D. honestly13. A. interrupting B. helping 14. A. improvement 15. A. sincerely B. rise B. patiently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 31~40 的相应位置上。

It was dreadfully cold, it was snowing fast, and almost dark; the eveningthe last evening of the old year was drawing in. In the cold and darkness, there went along the street a poor little girl,bareheaded and with naked feet. When she left her home she had slippers16. 17, they were much too large for 18feetslippers that her mother had used till then and the poor little girl lost them in running across the street 19when two carriages were passing by 20(terrible) fast. When she looked 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 22were red and blue with cold. In an old apron that she wore 23(be) bundles of matches, and she carried a bundle 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. 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。

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 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 Nigeria, 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 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 these 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 dangerous foods safe to consume. People have long known that certain poisonous wild acorns and potatoes become edible when mixed with soil. Sometimes, soil is even taken as medicine! Many stomach medications contain the clay Kaolinbecause it absorbs bacteria and toxins that cause diarrhea. Unfortunately, geophagy is also practiced to avoid hunger pains when other food is scarce. In poorcountries, food can become so expensive that people substitute soil for flour or rice. This is a serious social problem because even mineral-rich soils can't provide a balanced diet. Eating dirt may not be key to a healthy 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. relieved27. In the 2nd paragraph, many examples about eating soils are listed to demonstrate that . A. soils are definitely good for our 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. 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. What’s the author’s attitude towards eating soil? A. Critical B. Appreciative C. Neutral D. Supportive30. 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. BIn today's world of cell phones, mini laptops 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 500year-old watch? According to some consumers, yes. New Jersey teenager Charlie Wollman says a watch is "an extra piece of equipment with no necessary function." 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 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 doesn't just keep good time. Fifty years ago, watchmakers boasted about their products' accuracy. But in recent years, the watch industry has transformed itself 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 watch's image. Today's watches offer a host of features that suit almost any personality. 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 today's watches. For example, Japanese watchmaker Tokyoflash makes watches that don't even look like watches. The company's 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 watch 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 what's on their wrists. Will this interest in wrist fashion last? Only time will tell!31. Why aren’t 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 don’t have beautiful appearance as other modern time telling tools. 32. What does the underlined 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 has a specific development target. 33. It can be implied that .A. people will gradually lose interest in watches as they grow olderB. watchmakers hardly change the development strategy for watchesC. today’s watches are better than those in the past in qualityD. customers used to be more concerned 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 price35. What’s the best title of the passage? A. Watches and Teenagers B. The History of WatchesC. The Accuracy of WatchesD. Watches 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, burn 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 employment 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 jobs and classes you enjoyed the most and why, look over your resume and see what duties your past jobs included, and be honest about what 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. 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 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, 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, don’t like their work environment, feel underappreciated, or believe there is no room for advancement, owe it to themselves 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 gotthere," Roberts explains. "Looking back and analyzing their current situation and the career path they have followed is essential to 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 in an unhappy position D. criticizing the employee without reason 37. What do we know about Roberts? A. He has got a master’s 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. 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 occupationsC. have some working experienceD. consider their own preference39. As it is mentioned in the passage, when one is unhappy with his current position, he had better . A. consult a career manage coach B. think over the possibility of changing careerC. switch to a more promising job immediatelyD. look back on the past career path 40. The passage is mostly probably intended for . A. jobseekers B. employers D Three key facts about rising sea levels need to be pointed out to the world's 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 if greenhouse gas emissions(排放) stopped tomorrow, the oceans will continue to become larger as they get warm. The climate scientists estimate that sea-level rise may be in the range of 1 to 2 meters by 2100, with a small risk of an even greater rise. For many islands and low-lying regions, even small rises will cause disasters. Most countries, however, will only lose a tiny percentage of their land, even with a very big rise. The problem is what has been built on that land: New York, Sydney and Tokyo, to mention just a few cities. Unless something can be done, great areas of urban network will disappear under the waves. It will take a great engineering effort to protect these cities — an effort that may be beyond economies that have been brought to their knees. None of this means we should fear, and stop trying to forbid emissions. But together with these efforts, we need to start acting now to lessen the impact of future sea-level rise. That means we must stop building in danger zones. Billions of dollars are being spent on constructing homes, offices and roads in vulnerable (脆弱的) coastal areas. For instance, the skyscrapers of Shanghai are being built on land that is mere 4 meters above sea level on average, and which is sinking under the weight of the buildings and as water is drawn from the rocks beneath them. In cities that have been around for hundreds of years, this sort of development may be understandable. But planning for new coastal developments is to go against reality. If we want to build a lasting heritage for our children, we should do so on the plentiful land that is in no danger from the sea. It is one of the easiest ways to slow down climate change, and we should be acting on it now. 41. What is the major cause of the rising sea levels? A. Greenhouse gas emission. C. Governments’indecision. B. Overdevelopment. D. Climate changes.C. recent graduatesD. tired employers42. New York, Sydney, and Tokyo are mentioned to illustrate the idea that. A.world economy will collapse when sea levels rise B. modern cities are usually built along coastline C. the coastline is important for developed countries D. most countries will suffer when sea levels rise 43. The effort to protect coastal cities may be beyond economies because. A. economic development has been speeding up climate change B. too much money has been spent on fighting climate change C. climate change has got economies under its control D. people have lost confidence in their economies 44. What is mentioned as the result of building many skyscrapers in Shanghai? A. The sea level on average is sinking B. The land beneath is sinkingC. Water is drawn from the rocks beneathD. Buildings become dangerous 45. The passage mainly tells us . A. the necessity to reduce the losses brought to coastal cities by the rising sea levels B. the serious effect of greenhouse gas emissions on the inlands C. the impossibility of controlling greenhouse gas emission D. the unavoidability of sinking coastal areas 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。