2012英语专业基础英语模拟试题
2012高考英语模拟试题
2012高考模拟试题英语第一部分：英语知识运用（共四节，满分55分）第一节：语音知识（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）从每小题的A、B、C、D四个选项中，找出其划线部分与所给单词划线部第二节情景对话（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）根据对话情景和内容，从对话后所给的选项中选出能填入每一空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
选项中有两个为多余选项。
Crystal: Hi, I just had a very interesting experience.Jimmy: What is it?Crystal: 6 It is the first day of my one-week program.Jimmy: That sounds like fun.Crystal: Yes, it was fun… but tiring! Kids are so energetic.Jimmy: 7Crystal: At the primary school down the street. I visited some of their classes in the morning, and then taught them some simple English in the afternoon. Jimmy: English must be very difficult for them.Crystal: 8 I was quite impressed.Jimmy: What did you teach them?Crystal: One teacher asked me to practice some sentences. 9Jimmy: That’s great. You know, when I was in primary school, we never had English lessons.Crystal: How about in middle school?Jimmy: 10 It wasn’t very practical.Crystal: Well, but you’ve managed to learn English very well.A.I spent the whole day with dozen of little children!B.I helped my aunt look after her child at home.C.Yes, they find t hard to learn.D.Where did you meet all these kids?E.We studied English, but only for tests.F.Actually, they were very eager to learn.G.We also played some English games together.第三节语法和词汇知识（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）从每小题的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2012年英语高考模拟试题(含答案)
2012届英语高考学业质量监测注意：听说合考另行安排训练。
本试卷共三大题，满分135分；考试用时120分钟。
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。
When I was about twelve years old, my mother told us that we would not be ___1___ Christmas gifts for lack of money．I felt sad and thought, ―What would I say when the other kids asked what I’d ___2___?‖ Then，three women ___3___ at our house with gifts for all of us．For me they bought a doll．I would no longer have to be ___4___ when I returned to school．Years later, when I stood in the kitchen of my new house, thinking how I wanted to make my ___5___ Christmas special and memorable there, I ___6___ remembered the women’s visit．I decided that I wanted to create the same feeling of ___7___ for as many children as I could possibly ____8__．So I ___9__ a plan and gathered forty people from my company to help．We gathered about 125 orphans （孤儿）at the Christmas party．For every child, we wrapped colorful packages filled with toys, clothes, and school sup plies, each with a child’s name．We wanted all of them to know they were ___10__．Before I called out their names and handed them their gifts, I ___11__ them that they couldn’t open their presents until every child had come forward．Finally the __12___ they h ad been waiting for came as I called out, ―One, two, three．Open your presents!‖ As the children opened their packages, their faces beamed and their bright smiles ___13__ up the room．The __14___ in the room was obvious, and it wasn’t just about toys．It was a feeling---the feeling I knew from that Christmas so long ago when the women came to visit．I wasn’t forgotten．Somebody still remembered me．I know I___15___．1．A．sending B．receiving C．making D．exchanging2．A．found B．prepared C．got D．expected3．A．broke in B．settled down C．showed up D．turned off4．A．puzzled B．embarrassed C．worried D．relieved5．A．present B．first C．recent D．previous6．A．hardly B．suddenly C．regularly D．occasionally7．A．strength B．sadness C．importance D．safety8．A．know B．reach C．remember D．mention9．A．kept up with B．caught up with C．came up with D．put up with10．A．fine B．special C．helpful D．normal11．A．reminded B．waited C．convinced D．promised12．A．chance B．gift C．moment D．reward13．A．lit B．took C．burned D．cheered14．A．atmosphere B．sympathy C．calmness D．joy15．A．matter B．wonder C．doubt D．suppose第二节语法填空（共10小题；每小题l 5分，满分l5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16—25的相应位置上。
2012年高考英语模拟试题(含答案)
2012高考英语模拟试题9第一部分：英语知识运用(共两节，满分30分)第一节：单项填空(共20小题；每小题0．5分，满分10分)1. ---Wow, isn’t this handsome device the most popular iPad 2? Can I have a look at it?--- ____________.A. No, you can’t.B. Yes, go ahead.C. Sorry, it is expensive.D. Of course, it looks good.2. --- My friend Eric has successfully swum across the English Channel!--- Unbelievable! Can you tell me when he __________ it?A. madeB. has madeC. had madeD. is making3. After the biggest earthquake took place in Japan, the international rescuers devoted all their energies to searching for survivors but ___________ they found only several bodies.A. immediatelyB. especiallyC. curiouslyD. unfortunately4. It is always ______________ when you misunderstand the customs of other countries.A. embarrassingB. specificC. typicalD. unique5. What the little boy got from his father was __________magazine.A. a large interesting French Ban interesting French largeC. a French large interesting Dan interesting large French6. __________ about his financial situation, I would have helped him out.A. Did I knowB. Had I been knowingC. Had I knownD. Have I known7. ___________personal experience, you may have to put in extra hours if you want to do well in the coming test.A. OfB. AtC. FromD. In8. Celia, who is on __________ holiday with her husband, wants to stay in a quiet place, taste delicious food and play _______ tennis.A. a, aB. /, /C. the, theD. /, the9. Mary _________ gardening as a regular form of relaxation after she got married.A. took upB. caught onC. brought aboutD. made for10. The professor recommended the young couple _________ their em otions.A. do not hideB. not hideC. mustn’t hideD. couldn’t hide11. ____________ program has been developed up to this date, but none of them are economical enough to be carried out now.A. AllB. SeveralC. EitherD. Many a12.__________ only a few politicians took part in the opening ceremony of an international conference will be a great issue for newspapers tomorrow.A. ThatB. WhatC. WhereD. When13. _________ the fact that the old cars could not go as fast as modern ones, people still watched the race with a great deal of pleasure and excitement.A. Thanks toB. DespiteC. As far asD. Although14. The engineer has spent one year working in the United States and discovered how things ___________ overseas.A. manageB. promoteC. operateD. transform15. This old dictionary has been of great _____________ in helping me to learn the English language.A. usefulnessB. valueC. priceD. cost16. Much to her delight, three ______________ neighbo rs showed up and several of them even brought with them some candies and cookies.A. dozenB. dozen ofC. dozensD. dozens of17. _____________ the ability to speak, so he had to communicate with his friends and family by using sign language.A. As he lostB. He lostC. Having lostD. His being lost18. With so many life’s challenges __________, the injured soldier was lucky to have a trained dog around to provide support.A. overcameB. overcomingC. to overcomeD. being overcome19. A recent research indicates that __________ when they are greatly encouraged by their parents, will the kids improve their ability of dealing with problems.only B. just C. Still D. yet20. Dry stone walls, when properly __________, will last several lifetimes.A. is builtB. buildingC. to buildD. built第二节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）My teacher Miss Benson was the kindest creature on the earth. I was going to marry her when I grew up—__21__she would wait. I couldn’t bear to miss one precious moment of her presence by 22 the classroom. I always raised my hands when she called for volunteers to gather 23 and bring them to her desk. That was the best chore of all. It made 24 getting near enough to her. I would arrange and rearrange the papers until they were in perfect order.I started pestering my mother to put extra fruit 25 my lunch. I was never brave enough to hand it to Miss Benson directly, though. Each day the delicacy was put unobserved on her desk. And the 26 was always the same. She would come in and sit down. “How nice!” She would pick the fruit up, then 27 the room. “What thoughtful little child brought me this?” No one claimed the honor, least of all me. “28 it be that I have a secret admirer?” she would ask. I would feel the red rising in my face, and I would sigh with 29 when Miss Benson put the fruit away and started the lesson.One morning, the class was excited. The next day was Miss Benson’s birthday. My heart beat fast---I could give her something 30 . That afternoon was spent combing for wild flowers. I found several kinds.The next morning I hung back as others presented their gifts. 31 I went to the desk and gave the flowers to Miss Benson. She was pleased, and held it to 32 cheek for a moment.The next Monday, Miss Benson was not in class. Then I was 33 to go to the principal’s office. When I arrived, I saw my mother. On a table were my flowers.“Do you know 34 Miss Benson is today?” the principal asked. “ 35 , sir,” I answered. “Miss Benson,” he said. “is in the hospital, and you sent her there!” I sat, 36 , in my chair. “Do you know what you gave her?” he continued. I 37 , “some flowers.” “They were poisonous!” He was angry. “How did you protect 38 when you picked them?”“I didn’t know they were poisonous.” I cried.I begged my mother to take me to th e hospital. Miss Benson was in bed when we arrived. “I didn’t 39 to make you sick…” I said. Miss Benson smiled, “You wanted to give me something special, didn’t you?” I was filled with happiness. She was not mad at me.“And I’ll tell you a secret,” she continued. “When I am married, if I have a 40 , I would like him to grow up just like you.”21. A. if B. when C. since D. before22. A. entering B. cleaning C. leaving D. arranging23. A. classmates B. papers C. blackboards D. seats24. A. possible B. important C. necessary D. difficult25.A. as B. to C. of D. in26. A. question B. response C. courage D. reason27.A. look at B. look for C. look around D. look into28. A. Must B. Should C. Can D. Need29. A. relief B. regret C. refusal D. regard30. A. secretly B. immediately C. openly D. luckily31. A. First B. Finally C. Moreover D. Meanwhile32. A. my B. our C. its D. her33. A. asked B. pulled C. begged D. forbidden34. A. when B. what C. where D. why35. A. Of course B. No C. Sorry D. Thank you36. A. stricken B. thrilled C. disappointed D. delighted37. A. lied B. shouted C. nodded D. ignored38. A. your mother B. Miss Benson C. the leaves D. yourself39. A. adapt B. stick C. mean D. bear40. A. son B. husband C. father D. teacher第二部分：阅读理解（第一节20小题，第二节5小题；每小题2分，满分50分）第一节：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AHere are some of the world’s most impressive subways.The Tokyo Metro and Toei Lines Features: The Tokyo Metro and Toei lines that compose Tokyo’s massive subway system carry almost 8 million people each day, making it the busiest system in the world. The system is famous for its oshiya--- literally, “pusher”--- who shove passengers into crowded subway cars so the doors can close. And you think your commute is hell.The Moscow Metro Features: The Moscow Metro has some of the most beautiful stations in the world. The best of them were built during the Stalinist era and feature chandeliers(枝形吊灯), marble moldings and elaborate murals(精美的壁画). With more than 7 million riders a day, keeping all that marble clean has got to be a burden.The Hong Kong Metro Features: The Hong Kong MTR has the distinction of being one of the few subway systems in the world that actually turns a profit. It’s privately owned and uses real estate development along its tracks to increase income and ridership. It also introduced “Octopus cards” that allow people to not only pay their fares electronically, but buy stuff at convenience stores, supermarkets, restaurants and even parking meters. It’s estimated that 95 % of all adults in Hong Kong own an Octopus card .Shanghai Metro Features: Shanghai is the third city in China to build a metro system, and it has become the country’s largest in the 12 years since it opened. Shanghai Metro has 142 miles of track and plans to add another 180 miles within five years. By that point, it would be three times larger than Chicago “L”. The system carries about 2.18 million people a day.The London Metro Features: Londoners call their subway the Underground, even though 55 percent of it lies above ground. No matter when you’ve got the oldest mass-transit system in the world, you can call it anything you like. Trains started in1863 and they’ve been running ever since. Some 3 million people ride each day, every one of them re membering to “Mind the gap”.41. Which one can provide the riders some wonderful decorations at the stations?A. The Tokyo Metro and Toei LinesB. The Moscow MetroC. The London MetroD. The Hong Kong MTR42. ________ is done with the purpose of making money.A. The Tokyo Metro and Toei LinesB. The Moscow MetroC. The London MetroD. The Hong Kong MTR43. We can learn from the passage that Shanghai Metro ________.A. carries the most people each dayB. is the world’s largestC. may be larger than the Chicago “L” in the futureD. is the busiest in the world44. How many subways carry more than 5 million people per day?A. 2B. 3C. 4D. 5BArchaeology, like many academic words, comes from Greek and means, more or less, “the study of old things”. So, it is really a part of the study of history. However, most historiansuse paper evidence, such as letters, paintings and photographs, but archaeologists(考古学家)learn from the objects left behind by the humans of long ago. Normally, these are the hard materials that don’t break down or disappear very quickly—things like human bones and objects made from stone and metal.It is very unusual to find anything more than the hard evidence of history—normally, the bacteria in the air eat away at soft materials, like bodies, clothes and things made of wood. Occasionally, things are different.In 1984, two men made an amazing discovery while working in a bog called Lindow Moss, in the north of England. A bog is a very wet area of earth, with a lot of plants growing in it. It can be like a very big and very thick vegetable soup—walk in the wrong place and you can sink and disappear forever. The men were working when one of them saw something sticking out—a human foot! Naturally, the men called the police, who then found the rest of the body. Was it a case of murder? Possibly—buy it was a death nearly two thousand years old. The two men had found a body from the time of the Roman invasion of Britain. Despite being so old, this body had skin, muscles, hair and internal organs—the scientists who examined him were able to look inside the man’s stomach and find the food that he had eaten for his last meal!Why was this man so well preserved? It was because he was in a very watery environment, safe from the bacteria that need oxygen to live. Also, the water in the bog was very acidic. The acid preserved the man’s skin in the way that animal skin is preserved for leather coats and shoes.How did he die? Understandably, archaeologists and other scientists wanted to know more about the person that they called “Lindow Man”. His hands and fingernails suggested that he hadn’t done heavy manual work in this life—he could have been a rich man. They found that he hadn’t died by accident. The archaeologists believe that he was sacrificed to three different gods.45. Which language does the word “archaeology” come from?A. French.B. GreekC. Roman.D. German。
2012年高考英语模拟试卷8(含答案)
2012年高考英语模拟试卷第一卷第一节单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分。
）21．The news that Obama was elected president of the United States is not mystery.A．the；the B．a；/ C．/；a D．the；a 22．—How long have you been going to in Tanggou Senior Middle School？—More than two years.—So it will be less than one year you graduate from this school.A．when B．that C．before D．since 23．I remember the 5·12 earthquake exactly as if it yesterday.A．was happening B．happens C．has happened D．happened 24．I just wonder that you don’t want to cooperate with me.A．why it does B．what it does C．how it is D．why it is 25．down the radio a little-the baby is sleeping．A. TurningB. TurnC. To turnD. Turned 26．Don’t mention that at the beginning of the story, or it may the shocking ending.A. give offB. give outC. give upD. give away 27．By the end of last year, another new theme park completed in that area.A. was beingB. would beC. has beenD. had been 28．—Listen！It is raining．—Oh，really！I it at all．29．The Plains Indians believe in the Great Spirit who has power all things including animals，trees，stones and clouds．A．of B．at C．over D．in 30．—Do you think an advertisement is a help when you look for a job?—Well，it depends．，it gives me a chance to try．A．However B．Anyway C．Therefore D．Though 31．Was it in the beautiful park was located by the sea we first met our new chinese teacher？A．where；that B．which；which C．that；that D．which；where32．—You were not listening；what troubled you?—I my coming math exam．A．am thinking about B．was thinking about C．had thought about D．will think about33．Most highways are lined with billboards of advertisement，which by passing cat-drivers．A．are intending to read B．are intended to be readingC．are intending to reading D．are intended to be read 34．Obama was elected president of the USA is a big success for the blacks in America．A．／B．That C．What D．As 35．After the bell rings，which indicates the ending of the exam，you stay where you are until all your papers are collected．A．shall B．would C．will D．can第二节完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）How to Be Polite at a Dinner Party?It’s not polite to arrive at a dinner more than 15 to 20 minutes late. The host or hostess usually waits for all the 36 to arrive before serving the meal. If someone is late，the food may be spoiled(变味)，and 37 may the host or hostess’ spirits．If you have to be 38 call and tell them to start 39 you．It’s even worse to be early! The host or hostess will probably not be40 ．If you are early，drive or walk around the block a few times，or just sit in your car until the right time．Though it’s often41 to arrive at a party on time，on the other hand，the host or hostess 42 guests to arrive and leave between certain times，so you can 43 at any time between the times he or she gives you．It’s nice to bring an empty stomach ，but it’s even nicer to bring 44 present ．The present should not cost a lot ，or you might make the host or hostess 45 ．Flowers ，wine ，or a box of candy will be fine ． 46 bring money as a present ．In an introduction ，the 47 of a name is ：(1)the given name ；(2)the family name ．In other 48 ，the given name comes 49 . It’s important not only to learn and remember 50 ，but to repeat them often in conversation ．After the introduction ，we usually call friends by their 51 names ．Older people may want you to call them by their titles and family names ，such as “Mrs Smith”，“Mr Johnosn”，“Dr .Brown”. A maiden(闺女)name is a 52 family name at birth. In the United States and Canada ，after a woman 53 ，she takes the family name of her 54 in place of her maiden name ．It is now becoming common ，however ，for women to 55 their maiden names after they get married, 36．A ．guests B. visitors C. customs D. passengers 37．A ．or B. so C. but D. yet 38．A ．tired B. hungry C. 1ate D. early 39．A ．without B. for C. with D. after 40．A ．awake B. ready C. up D. friendly 41．A ．useless B. impossible C. unable D. important 42．A ．forces B. invites C. begs D. orders 43．A ．play B. fly C. arrive D. start 44．A ．a big B. a small C. a good D. an expensive 45．A ．pleased B. satisfied C. interested D. uneasy 46．A ．Never B. Always C. Do D. Be sure to 47．A ．spelling B. calling C. order D. pronunciation 48．A ．words B. 1etters C. idioms D. sentences 49．A ．1ast B. first C. finally D. in the middle 50．A ．expressions B . appearances C. names D. addresses 51．A ．given B. family C. middle D. pen 52．A ．gentleman’s B. boy’s C. woman’s D. m an’s 53．A ．works B. marries C. bears D. dies 54．A ．husband B. mother C. father D. sister 55．A. stop B. give up C. keep D. find 第三部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分） A Many of the most damaging types of weather begin quickly ，strike suddenly, and disappear rapidly ，destroying small areas while leaving neighboring areas untouched, Such event as a tornado(龙卷风)struck the northeastern part of Edmonton ，Alberta ，in July 1987．Total damages from the tornado went beyond 250 million ，the highest ever for any Canadian storm ． Traditional computer models of the atmosphere have limited value in predicting short —lived local storms like the Edmonton tornado ． because the available weather data are generally not detailed enough to allow computers to study carefully the slight atmospheric changes that come before these storms ．In most nations ，for example ，weather —balloon observations are taken just once every twelve hours at places separated by hundreds of miles ．With such limited data ，traditional forecasting models do a much better job predicting general weather conditions over large areas than they do forecasting specific local events ． Until recently ，the observation intensive method needed for exact ，very short —range forecasts ，or“Nowcasts ，”was not possible ．The cost of equipping and operating many thousands of conventional weather stations was extremely high ，and the difficulties concerned in rapidly collecting and processing the weather data from such a network were hard to overcome ． Fortunately ，scientific and technological advances have overcome most of these problems ．Radar(雷达)systems and satellites are all able to make detailed ，nearly continuous observation over large areas at a lower cost ．Communications satellites can send out data around the world cheaply and immediately ，and modern computers can quickly collect and analyze this large amount of weather information ． Meteorologists(气象学者)and computer scientists now work together to design computer programs and video equipment able to change weather data into words and graphic displays(图解)that forecasters can………………线understand easily and quickly．As meteorologists have begun using these new technologies in weather forecasting offices，nowcasting is becoming a reality．56．Why can’t traditional computer models predict short—lived local storms?A．The weather data people collect are often wrongB．Detailed weather data in some small areas are not availableC．The computers are not advanced enough to predict themD．The computers are not used to forecast specific local events57．The word“Nowcast”in Paragraph 3 mean s .A．a network to collect storm data B．a way of collecting weather dataC．a more advanced system of weather observationD．a forecast which can predict weather in the small area58．What can make“Nowcasts”a reality according to the passage?A．Scientific and technological advances B．Advanced computer programsC．Computer scientists D．Meteorologists59．What does the passage mainly talk about?A．The advantages of“Nowcasts”B．A tornado in Edmonton，AlbertaC．The difficulty in predicting tornado D．A great development in weather forecastBAs I crammed myself onto a crowded train this morning，I noticed there was a very pregnant(怀孕的)woman standing near me，jammed in tightly and hanging on for dear life．I looked at the passengers sitting in the seats that are supposed to be surrendered to the elderly，physically challenged，and other people who need to sit，Not one of them even looked up；everyone was too absorbed in what they were listening to，reading，or watching to even notice the pregnant passenger．Over the past few years，there have been countless discussions on minding our manners within our new modes of communication．But while we’ve been debating the dos and doesn’t of technology etiquette(礼节)，it appears that many of us have forgotten some of the old school manners that have nothing to do with a keyboard or a monitor，but have everything to do with the long —forgotten Golden Rule．Maybe technology has eroded our brains so much that we can never go back to those golden days．“Giving up your seat to someone is so easy．Even when people don’t accept your offer，I think it’s nice to get up and stay standing so they know you’re sincere．The more that we become the good example，the more it will catch on．”Lizzie Post，says great-great granddaughter of Emily Post．Soph isticated technology doesn’t mean that good manners have to be a thing of the past．In fact，Post says she defines good manners using three simple，everyday principles：consideration，respect，and honesty．“Apply those to any situation and toward all the people involved including yourself and the solution will make sense．”60．No one gave up his seat to the pregnant women because .A．The woman doesn’t need a seat at all B．It’s not common to give up his seat to others who need it C．No one noticed her on the such crowed train D．Everyone is so tired that all want to have a rest 61．Paragraph 2 suggests that .A．We are always having discussions on minding our mannersB．Many of us have forgotten some of the old school mannersC．It’s technology that has eroded our brains so muchD．Students always care about their own business instead of school manners62．The underlined phrase“catch on”in the third paragraph refers to.A．being understood B．being popularC．being taken D．being caught63．What did Lizzie Post say shows that she was？A．honest B．politeC．respectable D．friendlyCThe best way to explain how the stock（股票）market works is to imagine that you get together with four of your friends and form a company to produce a soda with a new taste, which you are going to sell in apressurized bottle. You find that you need $600 for the expenese involved in starting the business. One of you contributes $200; a second , only $50 ; a third ,$150 ; a fourth , $100 ; and the fifth , also $100 . In order to be fair to everyone , you decide that each of you will be given sheets of paper on which it is stated that every sheet of paper represents $10 of the present value of the company . This means that there will be 60 sheets of paper together . The person who contributed $200 will receive 20 of these sheets ,while the one who gave $50 will get 5.If you give $100 , then you will receive 10 of these sheets . Each sheet , shich is called a stock certificate , actually indicates that you own 1 share of stock in the company . Therefore , you now own 10 shares in the company . To own a share means that you are a part owner of the company .Imagine now that when people find the soda tasty they want to drink more and more of it . In fact , business is so good that the originally worth $10 each is now worth $30 . That means that your 10 shares have jumped in value to $30 . If you want to sell some or all of these shares to anyone else , the price will be $30 per share .64．This passage is mainly about .A．a description of how to set up a soda company B．an illusion of the operation of the stock market C．an explanation of how to share the profit of a company D．an example to show what a company is 65．If the company loses money , the persons who contribute money .A．will get back exactly the same amount of money they contributedB．will be given fewer shares of profitC．will lose all the money they contributed D．will not be able to sell the stocks they own 66．Which of the following statements is TRUE of the stock market?A．The stock holder must sell his shares at the original price.B．The stock owner can sell his shares at any price he likes.C．The stock owner must sell his shares at a lower price.D．The stock holder can sell his shares at the price of its present value.67．Who would be most interested in reading this passage?A．Company directors. B．Stock market managers.C．Those who want to buy stock shares. D．Those who have made a profit in stock markets.DLast summer I went through a training program and became a literacy volunteer . The training I received , though excellent , did not tell me how it was to work with a real student , however . When I began to discover what other people’s lives were like because they could not read , I realized the true importance of reading .My first student Marie was a 44-year-old single mother of three . In the first lesson , I found out she walked two miles to the nearest supermarket twice a week because she didn’t know which bus to take . When I told her I would get her a bus schedule , she told me it would not help because she could not read it . She said she also had difficulty once she got to the supermarket because she couldn’t always remember what she needs. Since she did not know words , she could not write out a shopping list . Also , she could only recognize items by sight , so if the product had a different label , she would not recognize it as the product she wanted.As we worked together , learning how to read built Marie’s self-confidence , which encouraged her to continue her studies . She began to make rapid progress and was even able to take the bus to the supermarket . After this successful trip , she reported how self-confident she felt . At the end of the program , she began helping her youngest son , Tony , a shy first grader with his reading . She sat with him before be went to sleep and together they would read bedtime stories . When his eyes became wide with excitement as she read , pride was written all over her face . As she described this experience , I was proud of myself as well . I found that helping Marie to build her self-confidence was more rewarding than anything I had ever done before .As a literacy volunteer , I learned a great deal about teaching and helping others . In fact , I may have learned more from the experience than Marie did.68．What did the author do last summer?A．She worked in the supermarket. B．She helped someone to learn to read.C．She gave single mothers the help they needed.D．She went to a training program to help a literacy volunteer.69．Why didn’t Marie go to the supermarket by bus at first?A．Because she liked to walk to the supermarket. B．Because she lived far away from the bus stop.C．Because she couldn’t afford the bus ticket.D．Because she couldn’t find the right bus. 70．How did Marie use to find the goods she wanted in the supermarket?A．She knew where the goods were in the supermarket.B．She asked others to take her to the right place.C．She managed to find the goods by their looks. D．She remembered the names of the goods. 第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）71 People traveled in search of food and shelter or in order to flee from their enemies．Sometimes they were looking for gold or silver in order to become rich．On other occasions they were searching for rich farmland.This is not to say that no one ever traveled just for fun．Even in ancient times，some pleasure travel occurred．During a typical season，700，000 tourists would crowd into the ancient city of Rome，where animals performed and magicians entertained them．7273 International tourist arrivals alone reached as many as 546 million in 1994 and are forecast to rise to 937 million in 2010，according to the World Trade Organization．74 Probably the most common reason for traveling is related to our physical well-being．Actually，traveling to sports events is one of the fastest growing types of travel．In our fast developing society where stress has become part of people’s life，people can rest and relax by having a change of environment and activities．75 No one seems to doubt that travel broadens the mind．In 18th century Europe，young men would go on a Grand Tour to various countries in order to complete their education．Today the desire to travel to different countries is encouraged by modern mass media．People who travel to other countries can at the same time learn more about their own country and culture．A．But why do people like traveling so much?B．Throughout history，most travel was not for pleasure．C．So they travel to a lake for a swim or to a park for a bike．D．The improvement in transportation has also encouraged people to travel．E．Wealthy Romans made trips to Greece to take part in the Olympic Games．F．The growth of tourism has become a modern phenomenon experienced by all countries in the world．G．Another important reason for traveling is to satisfy our curiosity about different places and cultures．第二卷第四部分写作（共两节，满分35分。
2012职称英语精选模拟考题一(附答案解析)
2012职称英语精选模拟考题一（附答案解析）一(词汇选项(第1～15题，每题1分，共15分) 。
下面共有l5个句子，每个句子中均有1个词或短语划有底横线，请从每个句子后面所给的4个选项中选择1个与划线部分意义最相近的词或短语。
)1、The government is debating the education laws.A) discussing B) defeatin C) delaying D) declining标准答案： a2、They had a far better yield than any other farm miles away around this year.A) goods B) soi C) climat D) harvest标准答案： d3、During the past ten years there have been dramatic changes in the international situation.A) permanent B) powerful C) striking D) practical标准答案： c4、The most crucial problem any economic system faces is how to use its scarce resources.A)puzzling B) difficult C) terrifying D) urgent标准答案： d5、He made an immense amount of money in business.A)largeB) smallC) limitedD) little标准答案： a6、The substance can be added to gasoline to accelerate the speed of automobiles.A) quicken B)shorten C) loosenD) enlarge标准答案： a7、We should never content ourselves with a little book knowledge only.A) convince B)satisfy C) comfort D) benefit标准答案： b8、We should contemplated the problem from all sidesA) deliberated B)thought C) described D)designed标准答案： a9、His health had deteriorated while he was in prison.A) became better B)became worse C) became stronger D) became weaker标准答案： b10、I meant to give you this book today, but I forgot.A) intended to B)tended to C) extended to D) pretended to标准答案： a11、Smoking is inhibited in public places.A) instructed B)inquired C) forbidden D) strived标准答案： c12、He is said to be suffering from terminal cancer and have asked for euthanasia (安乐死)A) acute B)chronic C) final D) fatal标准答案： d13、I feel impelled to speak.A) promoted B)induced C) compelled D)improved标准答案： c14、It’s prudent to take a thick coat in cold weather when you go out.A) controversial B)reasonable C) sensible D) sensitive标准答案： c15、He is considered to have an aptitude for music.A) appetite B)desire C) competenceD)attitude标准答案： c。
2012年高考英语模拟试卷附答案详解1
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．In ____ week or so．I' 11 be among ______ unemployed, I' m afraid．A．/;a B．a;/ C．a; the D．the; / 22．The young mother saw her baby fall to the ground,____ brought her heart to her mouth．A．it B．and which C．this D．and that 23．The old couple who ____ in the deserted house for ten years have been settled in a nursing home now．A．lived B．have lived C．had lived D．have been living24．There is a saying, "Life is 10% ____ happens to us and 90% ____ we respond to it．"A．that; that B．which; when C．what; how D．who; why 25．What has been ____? You haven' t been around to see us for ages．A．turning you away B．keeping you awayC．giving you away D．putting you away26．Oh, Richard, why ____ you always do the opposite of what I tell you?A．must B．may C．should D．can 27．—Is the experiment easy?—____,but I'll try to do my bit．A．I think so B．Certainly C．Not a little D．Anything but 28．Nuclear radiation is said ____ the biggest health challenge in Japanese Earthquake over the past few months．A．being B．to be C．to have been D．that it is 29．Barack Obama has taken personal blame ____ the security failures which led ____ the attempt to blow up a plane on Christmas Day．A．of; to B．for; to C．on; on D．in; on 30．According to experts, China needs to ____ its one - child family planning policy to fight against a worsening gender（性别）imbalance and an aging population．A．arrange B．apply C．adapt D．adjust 31．As many as 150 miners died in the accident．If only the mine - owners ____ enough attention to the safety measures!A．paid B．should pay C．would pay D．had paid 32．—What time do we have to be at the gate?— ____ passengers are already boarding．A．Hurriedly B．Soon C．Immediately D．Since 33．— How do you like our city?—It has changed beyond all ____ in the past 20 years, a completely new one in front of me．A．realization B．description C．expression D．recognition 34．It was with great excitement one morning in July ____ the young man read a classified advertisement．A．when B．that C．who D．which35 .___ over everything whenever we want to make a decision, many people believe, and we willhave less chance of making mistakes．A．Think B．To think C．Thinking D．Thought第二节完型填空（共20小题；每小题1．5分，满分30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。
2012高考英语模拟试题一套
2012高考英语模拟试题一套2012高考英语模拟试题一套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. ---Jack, look at what I have bought you.---PS2! ______ Thank you, Dad.A. It’s all right.B. It’s a good idea.C. How wonderfu l!D. It isn’t to my mind.22. He was put into ______ prison because of being caught planting ______ bomb inside the railway station.A. the; aB. the; theC. a; theD. /; a23. It’s not so easy to ____ a pop star in a crowd if he is wearing ordinary cloth es.A. pick outB. pick upC. take outD. take up24. The way _____ he solved the problem was different from ______ he was used to.A. that; whichB. in which; whichC. in what; whatD. in which; what25. The shop assistant finds it hard to satisfy the girl, for she is too _____ about clothes.A. specialB. typicalC. particularD. cautious26. ---A cigarette?---No, thanks. It’s five years _____ I smoked. And I think you’d better give up smoking, too.A. sinceB. whenC. whileD. before27. ______ was evident that the international company was in serious financial difficulties.A. ThisB. ThatC. ItD. What28. The gentleman ______ to the beautiful lady was trying to persuade her into acting in his new film.A. whisperB. whisperedC. whisperingD. to whisper29. This kind of cloth ______ well. I think it is worthy _______.A. washes; buyingB. is washed; buyingC. washes; to be boughtD. is washed; to be bought30. ---I hate talking with that guy. Look, he is coming. What should I do?---Don’t speak until ______.A. speakingB. spoken toC. spokenD. speaking to31. You were out enjoying yourself when you ________ studying.A. ought to have beenB. would beC. ought to beD. could have been32. Our headmaster required that every boy and every girl in Senior 3 ______ to school ahead of 10 minutes.A. comeB. comesC. cameD. to comewas quite ___45___to receive mine. I just didn't know what to___46___. I told him it was my___47___ and that I hoped his mom had enjoyed her birthday.That year, I did not send out any Christmas cards, ___48___to this lovely old lady in the nursing home. I just told her that I was ___49___about her and hoped that she had a nice___50___. I sent her a Valentine and also a couple of notes in between. I just thought she might like to have someone ___51___to her, to get some mail.She ___52___a couple of months ago. I ___53___met this lady, but I did keep her and her family in my___54___. I dropped them a line of sympathy. I hope that my few little notes were enough to ___55___a couple of her days here on earth.36. A. bidding B. celebrating C. honouring D. receiving37. A. It B. She C. They D. Which38. A. address B. home C. name D. number39. A. confirming B. hoping C. promising D. wishing40. A. knocking B. sitting C. standing D. waiting41. A. with B. to C. by D. as42. A. what B. whose C. who D. whom43. A. in all B. in general C. in person D. in short44. A. daughter B. family C. mom D. wife45. A. disappointed B. excited C. frightened D. satisfied46. A. say B. send C. reply D. talk47. A. comfort B. duty C. interest D. pleasure48. A. besides B. except C. including D. owing49. A. concerning B. complaining C. missing D. thinking50. A. card B. birthday C. holiday D. life51. A. attend B. drop C. remember D. write52. A. died away B. passed by C. went by D. passed away53. A. ever B. never C. often D. seldom54. A. feelings B. notes C. thoughts D. words55. A. brighten B. shorten C. threaten D. widen第三部分阅读理解（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。
2012年高考英语模拟试卷附答案(4)
2012年高考英语模拟试卷附答案(4)本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分，共150分，考试时间120分钟。
第Ⅰ卷（三部分共105分）注意事项：1．答第I卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号、考试科目度卷类型（A或B）用铅笔涂写在答题卡上。
2．每小题选出答案后，用铅笔把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，再选涂其它答案标号。
3．考试结束后，监考人员将本试卷和答题卡一并收回。
第一部分：听力（满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1．Where does the conversation take place?A．In a stadium. B．In a department store. C．In a school building.2．What can we learn about Tom?A．He is good at skiing.B．He is likely to go skiing with them.C．He will probably never go skiing in the mountain.3．Which of the following could be the woman’s job?A．A teacher. B．A student. C．An announcer.4．What’s the probable relationship between the two speakers?A．Doctor and patient. B．Teacher and student. C．Roommates.5．How much will the man save for what he is buying?A．10 dollars. B．5 dollars. C．2 dollars.第二节（共15小题；每题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
2012年高考英语模拟试题第一至12套
2012年高考英语模拟试题一第一节:请听下面5段对话，选出最佳选项。
每段对话仅读一遍。
停顿00‟05‟‟(Text 1) 旅馆退房M: Good morning, ma‟am. Can I help you?W: Yes. Can I check out? My name is Linda Taylor and my room number is 1104.27停顿00‟10‟‟(Text 2)周末打算M: Hi, Mary. Any plans for the weekend? I‟d like you to see a new movie with me. W: I wish I could, but there‟s a test next Monday and I also have to do my homework. 30停顿00‟10‟‟(Text 3) 时间计算M: I‟m going to meet my father at the airport at 10:15. Could you tell me what time it is now?W: It‟s five minutes to ten by my watch.28停顿00‟10‟‟(Text 4)猜测说话人关系W: I‟m sorry, but the number you dialed is not in service.M: But that‟s impossible! I just spoke to him this morni ng. Please check it for me. W: Very sorry. I made a little mistake. I‟ll dial for you again.M: All right.40停顿00‟10‟‟(Text 5) 同学讨论考试难易程度W: What did you think of the exams, John? Were they easy?M: No, I‟m sure I failed the French exam, and most likely history, too.W: But you passed all the classes, right?M: Yes. Thank goodness it‟s all over.37停顿00‟05‟‟第一节到此结束。
2012年高考英语模拟试卷(含答案)
My amazement at his pride and _____10_____in salesmanship will be easily _____11_____by 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 ___12_____him. And when finally some clerk does notice you, you are made to feel as if you were ____13_____ him.
Poor little girl! ______25____ (tremble) with cold and hunger, she crept along, a perfect picture of mise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。
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. unwillingness
2012年英语模拟试题
英语模拟试题考试时间：120分钟；试卷满分：150分。
Ⅰ. 单项选择（共20分，每小题1分）从各题的四个选项中选出一个最佳答案。
1. Tom! Don’t talk loudly. You should keep in public.A. quietB. friendlyC. confidentD. relaxed2. –Could you tell me how to use the new washing machine?–Sorry. I don’t know, either. Let’s read the .A. messagesB. noticeC. instructionsD. information3. Don’t make any noise in the hallways. The students classes.A. haveB. are havingC. hadD. were having4. –Please write to me when you have time.–Sure. But is your address?A. whenB. whereC. whatD. which5. I the film. I don’t want to see it again.A. have seenB. sawC. will seeD. see6. –English is too difficult for me. I can’t learn it well.–Don’t give up. Nothing is difficult if you work hard.A. hardlyB. neverC. sometimesD. always7. –You’re wearing a lovely sweater, Lingling.–Yes, it very soft and comfortable.A. tastesB. feelsC. soundsD. smells8. Don’t our hopes. Things will be fine soon.A. cheer upB. give upC. get upD. clean up9. –Would you like something to drink?–I’m not thirsty.A. Yes, please.B. No, thanks.C. OK.D. Some water, please.10. –Is everyone here today?–No, Tom is at home he has had a bad cold.A. becauseB. ifC. untilD. unless11. E-mail is very popular today. People hardly write letters now, ?A. did theyB. do theyC. didn’t theyD. don’t they12. –Who will send you to the new school, your mum or your dad?–. I’ll go there alone.A. BothB. EitherC. NeitherD. None13. –How are you feeling today?–. The doctor tells me I can go home today.A. Even worseB. Much betterC. Too badD. Nothing worse14. –Could you tell me our teacher will be away?–About 3 weeks.A. how soonB. how farC. how oftenD. how long15. This is the book was written by Guo Jingming.A. whoB. whatC. thatD. /16. –Do you know the iPhone 4 yesterday?–Sorry, I’ve no idea about it.A. how much did he pay forB. how much he paid forC. he paid how much forD. he paid for how much17. She as an animal trainer since 2010.A. has workedB. worksC. will workD. worked18. Don’t put off today’s work till tomorrow. I mean, today’s work today.A. may doB. must doC. may be doneD. must be done19. Taiwan is part of China. We the same history and culture.A. expressB. explainC. shareD. influence20. –You’ve done a good job.–. It’s very nice of you to say so.A. I don’t think soB. No, I don’t do well enoughC. You’re welcomeD. Thank youⅡ. 补全对话（共15分）(A)从所给句子中选择恰当的句子完成下面对话。
2012年高考英语模拟试卷6--
2012年高考英语模拟试卷6--2012年高考英语模拟试卷第三部分：阅读理解（共两节，40分）AThe pupils of the remote Beau-Roc primary school in Haiti are chanting．One of them plays a guitar made from an empty oil tin．Their headmistress, Emile Jean-Noel, is one of the few women school headteachers in the country．Today, over 70% of Haitian population live without proper food, water, schools, or housing．To reduce the hunger that prevents learning and to encourage parents to send their children to school, meals are provided by the World Food Programme．"We are so cut off that we have many difficulties," comments Emile, adding that finding chalk, school books and other materials is practically impossible．Emile tries to encourage people around her to make use of available resources．Her efforts are bearing fruit．One of her successes was convincing local women to contribute to their children' sschooling and increase their income by selling embroidery（刺绣）and other handicrafts．Recent political instability has meant that the country has not invested （投资）in education for ten years．Only 44% of children go to school and less than half of them finish primary school. Less than a third of these children go on to secondary school．In rural areas it is not rare to find 17 and 18 year olds in primary school- Beau-Roc has only 4 teachers for 260 pupils．Emile works constantly to improve her pupils' environment．Under her direction, a local worker is now constructing a store house for the food delivered regularly by the WFP．Not only is Emile' s salary small, but she receives it irregularly．For her, transport is a real headache．She lives five kilometers away and has to take the tap tap, a privately-owned bus, costing more than she can afford．"The decision to be a rural teacher in Haiti should not be taken lightly" , Emile58．In the last paragraph, "those who are really cut out for teaching" refer to people who are _____．A．dismissed from teachingB．unfamiliar with teaching C．qualified for teachingD．cautious about teaching 59．What topic is presented in this passage? A．Hardship for teachers．B．Devotion to education．C．Politics and children．D．Love and beauty．BAni—mazing Animation ContestAni—mazing is proud to announce its second animation （动画片）contest to introduce new animation talents to the world．Contest entries （参赛作品）will be shown at the West Coast Animation Exhibition from September 20．The exhibition will last for aweek．Winners will be determined by a group of Animation Industry experts who will review every entry．The result will be announced on September 28 , 2011, when the awards ceremony will be held at the world - famous Egyptian Theatre, in Hollywood．We are also planning to have a number of programs leading up to September 28, so hopefully this second year will be a " Week of Animated Shorts"．Cash prizes ranging from $500 to $5,000 will be awarded, as well as giveaways such as animation software packages, resort trips and computer equipment．Please review these guidelines before sending your entry in:1．There are no restrictions on animation technique, no age limits or education requirements．All animated films must be more than one minute long．2．All entries must be original and have received no major award before submitting to Ani - mazing．Both computer and handanimation is accepted．3．Keep in mind that your animation will be viewed by an all - ages audience.Ani—mazing reserves the right to rejectentries containing inappropriate subjectmatter．4．More than one entries is allowed, however, all entries must be the work ofnonprofessionals．Time limits may preventus from exhibiting all of the entries received, so please choose one animation to be yourprimary entry．5．All entries must be handed in by July 30．If you have trouble making this deadline,contact us and we will consider extendingthe deadline for you．6．Please send a copy of your animation, not the original．We will not be able to returnmedia to you．7．Your entry MUST include your name, age, educational background, contactinformation, and length of the animation．60．Why will the animation contest be held? A．To collect works for an animationexhibition．B．To attract more people to a course．C．To find new animation talents．D．To increase people' s awareness aboutanimation．61．Which of the following meets the requirements of the contest?A．An animation made by hand．B．An animation lasting 50 seconds．C．An animation winning an award last year．D．An animation downloaded from theInternet．62．What is the deadline for entry? A．September 27．B．September 20．C．July 30．D．September 28．CNo one wants to be tested．We would all liketo get a driver' s license without answering questions about rights of way or showing that we can parallel park a car．Many future lawyers and doctors probably wish they could join their profession without taking an exam．But tests and standards are a necessary fact of life．They protect us from unskilled drivers, harmful products and dishonest professionals．In schools too exams play a．constructive role．They tell public officials whether new school programs are making a difference and where new investments are likely to pay off．They tell teachers what their students have learned——and have not．They tell parents how their children are doing compared with others their age．They encourage students to make more effort．It is important to recall that for most of century, educators used intelligence tests to decide which children should get a high - quality education．The point of IQ testing was to find out how much children were capable of learningrather than to test what they had actually learned．Based on IQ scores, millions of children were assigned to dumbed—down programs instead of solid courses in science, math, history, literature and foreign language．This history reminds us that tests should be used to improve education．Every child should have access to a high - quality education．Students should have full opportunity to learn what will be tested; otherwise their scores will merely reflect whether they come from an educated family．In the past few years, we have seen the enormous benefits that flow to disadvantaged students because of the information provided by state tests．Those who fall behind are now getting extra instruction in after - school classes and summer programs．In their efforts to improve student performance, states are increasing teachers salaries, testing new teachers and insisting on better teacher education．Performance in education means the mastery of both knowledge and skills．This is why it is reasonable to test teachers to make sure they know their subject matter, as well as how to teach it to young children．And this is why it is reasonable to assess whether students are ready to advance to the next grade or graduate from high school．63．According to the passage, school exams enable ______．A．governments to make right policies B．students to meet their teachers' requirementsC．teachers to understand if their students have made effortsD．parents to compare their kids' achievements across schools 64．"Dumbed - down programs" in Paragraph 3 refer to the programs which . A．lead to high - quality educationB．are less academically challengingC．are intended for intelligent studentsD．enable children to make steady progress 65．Which of the following does the author probably agree with? A．Disadvantaged students can benefit from state tests．B．Tests should focus on what students have actually learned．C．Intelligent tests decide if children should get a high - quality education．D．Intelligent tests are helpful in separating excellent students from poor ones．66．What is the purpose of the passage?A．To re - assess the value of IQ testing．B．To defend the role of testing in education．C．To explain what high - quality education means．D．To call for thorough and complete reform in education．DIn a natural disaster—a hurricane, flood, volcanic eruption, or other catastrophes—minutes and even seconds of warning can make the difference between life and death．Because of this, scientists are working to use the latest technological advances to predict when and where disasters will happen．They are also studying how best to analyze and communicate this information once it is obtained．On September 29, 1998, Hurricane Georges made landfall in Biloxi, Mississippi, after damaging Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, and several islands of the Caribbean badly with torrential rains and winds up to 160 km per hour．Few people lost their lives along the Gulf Coast of the United States, although hundreds died in the Caribbean．This was a very different outcome from 1900, when a powerful Gulf Coast hurricane made an unexpected direct hit on Galveston, Texas, killing at least 6,000 people．Vastly improved hurricane warnings explain the different circumstances at either end of the 20th century——residents of Galvestonhad no advance warning that a storm was approaching, while residents of Biloxi had been warned days in advance, allowing for extensive safety precautions （预防）．At the same time that people in Biloxi were thankful for the advance warning, some residents of New Orleans, Louisiana were less satisfied．A day before Georges made landfall, forecasters were predicting that the hurricane had a good chance of striking New Orleans．Because much of New Orleans lies below sea level, the city is at risk for flooding．Emergency management officials must begin evacuations （疏散）well before a storm strikes．But evacuation costs money: businesses close, tourists leave, and citizens take precautionary measures．The mayor of New Orleans estimated that his city' s preparations for Georges cost more than 50 million．After Georges missed New Orleans, some residents questioned the value of the hurricane forecasts in the face of such high costs．The different views on the early warnings for Hurricane Georges show some of the complexities related to predicting disasters．Disaster prediction is a process of providing scientific information to the government officials and other decision makers who must respond to those predictions．67．What is the purpose of disaster prediction according to the passage?A．To identify the cause of disasters．B．To save people' s lives and property．C．To prevent natural disasters from happening,D．To apply advanced technology to disaster prediction．68．Which of the following areas suffered the most severe damage?A．Puerto Rico．B．New Orleans．C．Biloxi, Mississippi．D．Galveston, Texas．69．The city residents of New Orleans were unsatisfied because __ _ .A．their preparations were made in vain B．the hurricane warning arrived rather late C．the forecast hurricane did not hit the city D．they suffered from a heavy hurricane attack70．What does the passage mainly talk about? A．The different ways of disaster prediction．B．Technological advances in disaster prediction．C．The benefits and preparations of disaster prediction．D．The importance and uncertainty of disaster prediction．第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出填入空白处的最佳选项。
2012英语专业基础英语模拟试题
2012英语专业基础英语模拟试题Vocabulary and Structure(40points,1*40)Part 1Directions: Choose one of the four alternatives which is closest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase and mark the corresponding letter.1. There is an embargo on any more video games coming into the house.A. landing placeB. prohibitionC. violationD. permission2. George Ball came down with malaria when he was touring Mexico.A. confidedB. contractedC. recitedD. flattered3. The crowd at the town meeting found the mayor’s assurance too glib.A. sarcasticB. flashyC. maliciousD. readily fluent4. He’s going to apportion this chore to her.A. consortB. craveC. incurD. allocate5. It is more difficult for a chronic smoker to give up the habit than for a novice, but it can be done.A. affluentB. confirmedC. disciplinedD. indecisive6. The senators came to a deadlock in their attempt to find a solution.A. an impasseB. a raidC. a hamletD. a breakthrough7. She bristled at the suggestion that she had been dishonest.A. bridledB. bridgedC. breathedD. boasted8. The first important exposition in the United States was held in Philadelphia in 1876.A. exhibitionB. excursionC. concertD. contest9. If you have never held a driving license before, you should apply for aprovisional license.A. providentialB. temporaryC. provincialD. improvised10. The idea of time is incorporated in all languages of the worldA. assignedB. indicatedC. containedD. evidenced11.. In these economically difficult days businesses must practice frugality or risk bankruptcy.A. extremityB. discountC. enthusiasmD. economy12. You need an excursion to break the monotony.A. gauntB. jauntC. vauntD. taunt13. Cactus plants have spines that prevent animals from nibbling them.A. ruiningB. reachingC. climbingD. gnawing14. Times of economic hardship inevitably encourage countless get-rich schemesto proliferate.A. multiplyB. amplifyC. diversifyD. simplify15. The governor was usually circumspect when dealing with the media.A. skilledB. cautiousC. impatientD. obedient16. He thinks that poverty is a punishment of idleness and indolence.A. ignoranceB. hesitanceC. lazinessD. stubbornness17. The girl announced in a defiant tone that she intended to wait until her father returned.A. rebellious B. obedientC. offensiveD. hostile18. Unfortunately, I’ll spend the weekend doing a bunch of prosaic chores.A .dull B. practical C. trivial D. rhyming19. Most rulers have a sense of majesty.A. responsibilityB. freedomC. devotionD. nobility20 .The real hero is never ostentatious.A. frivolousB. pretentiousC. presumptuousD. ponderousPart 2Directions: Choose one from the four alternatives that best completes the sentence and mark the corresponding letter.21. The children were having a wonderful time _____ on the frozen lake.A. slippingB. slitheringC. skiddingD. sliding22. Human behavior is mostly a product of learning. Whereas the behavior of an animal depends mainly on ____.A. responseB. impulseC. instinctD. consciousness23. This is the _____ piano on which the composer created some of his greatest works.A. actualB. realC. originalD. genuine24. He came to inspect the house ___ buying it.A. in the event ofB. with a view toC. in case ofD. with regard to25. He is a clever mimic who can take ____ most of the lectures in this college.A. overB. downC. offD. for26. You promised you would do it. Why did you go ____ on your word?A. backB. awayC. overD. by27. Jennifer took this opportunity to repay her friends for their kindness ____, she would have had to entertain them in her small apartment in Charlotte town.A. OtherwiseB. HoweverC. ButD. Nevertheless28. City planners must never forget that public acceptance of their ideas requires time.So when their ideas are ，they must continue to work.A. refusedB. rejectedC. deniedD. objected29. The difference in Chinese dialect has been a continuing problem ever since China became an empire in 221 B.C，and it is one big reason why the country has remained impoverished.A. enormousB. immenseC. imminentD. eminent30.The police carried out an investigation，but the missing woman was not yet found..A. exhausting B. exhaustible C. exhaustive D. exhausted31. It is illegal to use this equipment for firefighting purposes. Unauthorized use ismalicious destruction of property and is punished by a $50，000 fine.A. other thanB. none butC. otherwiseD. rather than32. The father can’t even discipline himself， setting a good example to his children.A. let aloneB. much lessC. still lessD. not to mention33. Your remarks were rather ________ .A out of placeB out of occasionC out of situationD out of condition34.We had set out in bright sunshine and thought the weather was set fair，but not for long, the sky began to cloud and by the time we arrived it was a leaden grey.A. aboveB. acrossC. overD. throughout35.The Olympic Games，which used to have strong religious associations, nowadays are held every four years in different countries .A. by turnsB. in turnC. out of turnD. to a turn36. for your help，we’d never have been able to get out of trouble.A. Had it not beenB. If it was notC. If we had not beenD. If there had not been37. Jean Wagner’s most enduring contribution to the study of Afro-American poetry is his insistence that is ____ in religious, as well as worldly, frame of reference.A. is to be analyzedB. has been analyzedC. be analyzedD. should have been analyzed38. The window is never opened ____ in summer.A. butB. exceptC. whenD. while39. He had always had a good opinion of himself, but after the publication of his bestselling novel he became unbearable _____.A. bigotedB. proudC. conceitedD. exaggerated40. I should like to rent a house, comfortable and ___ in a quiet position.A. before allB. above allC. first of allD. over all凯程教育：凯程考研成立于2005年，国内首家全日制集训机构考研，一直从事高端全日制辅导，由李海洋教授、张鑫教授、卢营教授、王洋教授、杨武金教授、张释然教授、索玉柱教授、方浩教授等一批高级考研教研队伍组成，为学员全程高质量授课、答疑、测试、督导、报考指导、方法指导、联系导师、复试等全方位的考研服务。
2012年高考英语模拟试卷(含答案)
2012年高考英语模拟试卷第 I 卷 (共105分)I. Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections：In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. 6:45. B. 7:30. C. 7:15. D. 7:00.2. A. At the hotel. B. At the railway station.C. At the airport.D. At the cinema.3. A. Some music cassettes. B. Some school supplies.C. Something to drink.D. Something to eat.4. A. Susan gave him the last piece of pie. B. He thought the pie was delicious.C. He went out to buy an apple pie.D. He didn‘t think highly of Susan‘s pie.5. A. Moving office furniture. B. Hanging a poster.C. Painting a room.D. Reading a news bulletin.6. A. Surprised. B. Disappointed. C. Delighted. D. Offended.7. A. He found her topic uninteresting. B. He hurt his eye this morning.C. The clock was a very unusual one.D. The lecture was more than one hour long.8. A. He believes dancing is enjoyable. B. He won‘t dance until he has done his work.C. He admires those who dance.D. He definitely does not like dancing.9. A. He should look for someone to talk to. B. He gives lessons in exercising.C. He talks too much.D. He should follow his own advice.10. A. She gave a lecture to the psychology class.B. She advised the man to see a psychologist.C. She persuaded the man not to take the course.D. She convinced the man to apply to graduate school.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages. The passages will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. He did it during the class time. B. He did it on weekends.C. He copied it from friends.D. He rarely did it.12. A. At high school. B. In the freshman year of college.C. In the second year of college.D. In the senior year of college.13. A. By failing in getting his degree. B. By worrying about losing his scholarship.C. By crying in the professor‘s office.D. By having to do extra assignments.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following introduction.14. A. Fire emergencies. B. Medical situations.C. Traffic accidents.D. All types of situations.15. A. Asking them to call 911 often. B. Telling them what an emergency is.C. Telling them the cause of an emergency.D. Organizing all kinds of drills for them.16. A. The different uses of 911. B. Teaching kids how to deal with emergencies.C. The establishment of 911.D. Keeping kids away from emergencies.Section CDirections: In Section C, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conve rsation.Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.25. People all over the world were shocked Japan‘s nuclear explosion caused by the devastating earthquake.A. inB. atC. toD. on26. The agreement was made quickly as both sides were satisfied with the conditions of _____.A. anotherB. othersC. the otherD. eith er27. – Do you regret having paid so much for the trip to Maldives?– No. Since it‘s worthwhile, I‘d gladly pay ______ for it.A. twice as muchB. twice so muchC. twice as manyD. twice so many28. A little carelessness while driving ______ cost the driver his life.A. mustB. shallC. needD. may29. The family moved to Miami three years ago, and this house ______ vacant ever since.A. isB. wasC. has beenD. had been30. In the U.S., ______ a tip is thought to be polite when paying the bill.A. leaveB. having leftC. leavingD. being left31. ______ in the northwest of China, Xi‘an is seen as the birthplace of the country‘s civilization.A. LocatingB. Being locatedC. To locateD. Located32. It‘s the embarrassment of refusing to jump ______ persuades him to conquer his fear of heights.A. whichB. thatC. howD. what33. She swept the soil away and found herself standing on ______ seemed a pavement.A. whatB. whichC. whoD. that34. – Excuse me, would you lower your voice or use your mobile phone outside?– Oh, sorry… I ______.A. don‘t realizeB. hadn‘t realizedC. didn‘t realizeD. have n‘t realized35. Y ou should take control of your life ______ it is planning coursework or picking a major.A. wheneverB. whetherC. whateverD. no matter36. Believe it or not, crying is a way you can imagine ______ pressure.A. relievingB. to relieveC. relievedD. relieve37. Both John and Nick are doctors ______ the respect of patients, but Nick is more skilled in treating diseases.A. to winB. to have wonC. wonD. having won38. The traditional view is ______ where you stand in the alphabet can really affect your chances.A. whenB. whyC. whetherD. that39. Of the making of good books there is no end; neither ______ any end to their influence on man‘s lives.A. there isB. is thereC. it isD. is it40. In addition to his traditional medical treatment, he tried to put himself in situations ______ would bring about positive emotions.A. whichB. whereC. whyD. asSection BDirections: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.Scientists and environmentalists have reached a growing agreement that time is running out for Planet Earth. The polar ice caps are melting. One in eight bird species are extinct. Air, water, and ground pollutants are 41 major population centers…But according to a recently 42 book, there is ―a secret plan to save the Earth.‖ This plan is being carried out by a group of ―eco barons.‖Who are ―eco barons‖ then? They are a band of visionaries (有远见的人) —some of the world‘s wealthiest businessmen —who are using their wealth, their energy, their fame, and their 43 of law and science to persuade the world to take a new 44 to save the Earth. These people, both men and women, are the modern-day heroic counterparts (同等分量的人) to the evil 19th century robber masters who 45 set the world on the path to environmental destruction.Bill Gates and Warren Buffet are among the eco businessmen. These two wise investors, who regularly exchange places a t the top of Forbes magazine‘s annual list of world billionaires, have spent some of their 46 power on different areas. Gates has long sponsored 47 fuels such as oil from algae(藻类), while in Buffet‘s case, it‘s wind power and electric cars.Douglas Tompkins, the founder of the North Face and Esprit clothing lines, has also embraced environmentalism. He was always an outdoor adventurer —he would 48 disappear for months-long trips to the forests of South America — so when he burned out in the business world, Tompkins took his fortune, worth hundreds of millions of dollars, and began steadily buying acre after acre of 49 virgin forest in Chile. Tompkins and his wife haveobtained more than two million acres for conservation in Chile.III. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.I teach economics at UNLV three times per week. Last Monday, at the beginning of class, I 50 asked my students how their weekend had been. One young man said that his weekend had not been so good. He had his wisdom teeth 51 . The young man then proceeded to ask me why I always seemed to be so cheerful.His question 52 me of something I‘d read somewhere before: ―Every morning when you get up, you have a choice about how you want to 53 life that day,‖ I said. ―I choose to be cheerful.‖―Let me give you an example,‖ I continued, 54 all sixty students in the class. ―In addition to teaching here at UNLV, I also teach out at the community college in Henderson, 17 miles down the freeway from where I live. One day a few weeks ago I drove those 17 miles to Henderson. I 55 the freeway and turned onto College Drive. I only had to drive another quarter mile down the road to the college. But just then my car died. I tried to start it again, but the engine wouldn‘t 56 . So I put my flashers on, grabbed my books, and 57 down the road to the college.‖―As soon as I got there I called AAA（汽车协会）and asked them to 58 for a tow truck to meet me at my car after class. The secretary in the office asked me what has happened. ‗This is my lucky day,‘ I replied, 59 .‖―‗But y our car breaks down‘, she was 60 . ‗What do you mean?‘‖―‗I live17 miles from here.‘ I replied. ‗My car could have broken down anywhere along the freeway. It didn‘t. Instead, it broke down in the 61 place: off the freeway, within walking distance of here. I‘m still able to teach my class, and I‘ve been able to apply for the tow truck to meet me after class. If my car was 62 to break down today, it couldn‘t have been arranged in a more convenient fashion.‘‖―The secretary‘s eyes opened wide, and then she smiled. I smiled back and headed for class.‖ So ended my story.I scanned the sixty faces in my 63 class at UNLV. Despite the early hour, no one seemed to be asleep. Somehow, my story had touched them. Or maybe it wasn‘t the story at all. In fact, it had all started with a student‘s 64 that I was cheerful.50. A. seriously B. cheerfully C. curiously D. coldly51. A. destroyed B. broken C. decayed D. removed52. A. reminded B. warned C. informed D. mentioned53. A. change B. insure C. start D. sacrifice54. A. addressing B. talking C. attracting D. speaking55. A. entered B. followed C. exited D. took56. A. make away B. turn over C. turn back D. run away57. A. moved B. marched C. struggled D. turned58. A. require B. apply C. demand D. arrange59. A. inquiring B. shouting C. smiling D. disappointing60. A. expected B. shocked C. frightened D. puzzled.61. A. perfect B. terrible C. empty D. business62. A. determined B. meant C. arranged D. wished63. A. economics B. drive C. fashion D. community64. A. recognition B. judgment C. observation D. absenceSection BDirections:Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions orunfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)I made a pledge (发誓) to myself on the way down to the vacation beach cottage. For two weeks I would try to be a loving husband and father. Totally loving. No ifs, ands or buts.The idea had come to me as I listened to a talk on my car radio. The speaker was quoting a Biblical (圣经) passage about husbands being thoughtful of their wives. Then he went on to say, ―Love is an act of will. A person can choose to love.‖ To myself, I had to admit that I had been a selfish husband. Well, for two weeks that would change.And it did. Right from the moment I kissed Evelyn at the door and said, ―That new yellow sweater looks great on you.‖―Oh, Tom, you noticed,‖ she said, surprised and pleased. Maybe a little puzzled.After the long drive, I wanted to sit and read. Evelyn suggested a walk on the beach. I started to refuse, but then I thought, ―Evelyn‘s been alone here with the kids all week and now she wants to be alone with me.‖ We walked on the beach while the children flew their kites.So it went. Two weeks of not calling the Wall Street firm where I am a director; a visit to the shell museum though I usually hate museums. Relaxed and happy, that‘s how the whole vacation passed. I made a new pledge to keep on remembering to choose love.There was one thing that went wrong with my experiment, however. Evelyn and I still laugh about it today. On the last night at our cottage, preparing for bed, Evelyn stared at me with saddest expression.―What‘s the matter?‖ I asked her.―Tom,‖ she said in a voice filled with distress, ―do you know something I don‘t?‖―What do you mean?‖―Well… that checkup I had several weeks ago… our doctor… did he tell you something about me? Tom, you‘ve been so good to me… am I dying?‖It took a moment for it all to sink in. Then I burst out laughing.―No, honey,‖ I said, wrapping her in my arms. ―Y ou‘re not dying; I‘m just starting to live.‖65. In the first paragraph, ―No ifs, ands or buts‖ probably mean ________.A. unnecessarilyB. unconditionallyC. impossiblyD. unexpectedly66. From the story we may infer that Tom drove to the beach cottage ________.A. aloneB. with his familyC. with EvelynD. with his children67. During the two weeks on the beach, Tom showed more love to his wife because ________.A. she looked lovely in her new clothesB. she was seriously illC. he was determined to be a good husbandD. he had made a lot of money in Wall Street68. By saying ―I‘m just starting to live,‖ Tom means that ________.A. he is beginning to feel regret for what he did to his wife beforeB. he lived an unhappy life before and is now starting to changeC. he is just beginning to understand the real meaning of lifeD. he is just beginning to enjoy life as a loving husband(B)(Note: Y ou may read the questions first.)T sunami warning system is testedIf he, the founder of the Hawaiian V olcano Observatory, were alive, Thomas Jaggar would be proud of the U.S.tsunami warning system after Friday‘s devastating earthquake in Japan sent a surge(大浪，汹涌) of ocean water dashing toward the West Coast.● W ASHINGTON— So many people surged to the West Coast and AlaskaTsunami Warning Center website that it slowed to a crawl early Friday,unable to provide critical information to the public about the coastal impactin the U.S. of a massive earthquake in Japan.McClatchy Washington Bureau — Mar 11 06:09 p.m.●CHICAGO—A tsunami warning has been issued for the central andnorthern California coast and Oregon, the National Weather Service announced early Friday.Chicago Tribune（论坛报）— Mar 11 06:07 a.m.● HONOLULU — A tsunami warning was issued late on Thursday for Hawaii after an 8.9 magnitude earthquake struck in the Pacific near Japan, prompting state civil defense officials to order all coastal areas evacuated（疏散）by 2 a.m. local time. Tsunami sirens (汽笛) began sounding at 9:59 p.m. on Thursday. They have sounded every hour since 11:15 p.m.Alaska Tsunami Warning Center also issued a warning for much of the coasts of Alaska, Washington, Oregon and California.Reuters via Y ahoo! News — Mar 11 01:22 a.m.● L OMPOC —T sunami warning ‘a wake-up call’A tsunami warning that led to evacuations for coastal communities andcampgrounds in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties Friday servedas a successful trial for a more serious emergency, officials said after thedanger passed.The Lompoc Record — Mar 11 11:29 p.m.●WELLINGTON —The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre issued awarning after an 8.9 magnitude earthquake struck in the Pacific near Japan, and it said the sea level readings confirm that a tsunami has been generated and was in effect for some Pacific islands —Hawaii, China‘s Taiwan,the Philippines and Indonesia etc.New Straits Times — Mar 11 07:48 a.m.—Reproduced by Y ahoo Greenwich Meantime69. A tsunami warning was issued for all the following states in the U.S. except for ________.A. OhioB. CaliforniaC. OregonD. Alaska70. According to the passage, the Pacific Tsunami warning was first reported by ________.A. New Straits TimesB. Reuters via Y ahoo! NewsC. McClatchy Washington BureauD. Chicago Tribune71. In which city did the news agency issue a tsunami affecting for some other places apart from Japan and Hawaii?A. LOMPOC.B. WELLINGTON.C. HONOLULU.D. W ASHINGTON.(C)Retirement is frightening. It is a new, uncertain journey —at a time when peace in life is treasured. Personal financial security is a powerful motivator to keep control of the business. The inability to ―let go‖ is even more difficult for those who founded their businesses at a time of unemployment or family poverty.For many who build successful enterprises, their business is their identity. It is said of one woman business owner, still in control in her 90s, that ―work is her oxygen.‖ Some entrepreneurs （企业家）started their businesses at least in part to prove themselves to former bosses who had rejected or doubted them. We find that they cling to theircreations more strongly than most.For these reasons and others, too many business founders refuse to retire. They insist that only they are capable of running the business. Jealousy or insecurities relating to declining power generate interpersonal conflicts that spoil succession (接替；继位) planning or even the performance of potential successors.If an executive has not quite achieved what he had hoped, he often wants the opportunity to stay in the game. Rather than a graceful transition, the succession process can become a war. The parties to such a combat, however, should remember Winston Churchill‘s warning to the House of Commons: ―If we open a quarrel between the past and the present, we shall find that we have lost the future.‖Fortunately, many business owners manage to face succession planning —courageously, openly, and early. And because entrepreneurial succession is perhaps the most critical issue for family-business continuity, we‘re keenly interested in the makeup and background of those who do.Our conclusion: It‘s all a matter of outlook or attitude. Business owners who can plan succession and wh o can let go don‘t come necessarily from larger or smaller businesses. They don‘t come from businesses that are more or less fragile or that require more or less hands-on involvement. They don‘t necessarily even have more or less qualified successors to whom they can turn over their creations. They just have a different outlook or attitude toward the subject. For them, the glass is half full, not half empty.72. The underlined expression ―let go‖ means ________.A. to dismiss the successorB. to close the businessC. to explore another fieldD. to pass the business to the successor73. What makes some of the business owners willing to retire?A. Their family background.B. The scale of their business.C. Their attitude towards retirement.D. The ability of their successor.74. According to the passage, people with the sound attitude to retirement think that ________.A. old people are certain to restB. retirement means new opportunities and new lifeC. as business owners, they are most important to the businessD. their business was bought as part of management75. The author‘s purpose of writing this passage is ________.A. to make clear the widespread beliefs held by those who cannot conclude succession planningB. to offer some practical tips to those who are not able to cope with fear of retirementC. to urge society and the individual to take retirement more seriouslyD. to illustrate the different attitudes toward retirement in different situationsSection CDirections: Read the following text and choose the most suitable heading from A-F for each paragraph. There is one Pwith signals76.By the 1950s many Americ an families owned television sets. During television‘s first 20 years, deaf people missed most of the fun. They could not hear what was being said and had to guess. Deaf people who watched television likedsports and action shows, but they were disappointed with other programs. If there was a lot of dialogue, deaf viewers couldn‘t follow the plot. Even the most skilled lip -readers could only ca tch part of the talking. This frustrated many deaf people.77. In the late 1960s, a man started experimenting. Malcom Norwood thought that deaf people could enjoy television programs, too. He wanted to develop captions for the programs. Norwood worked for the federal government‘s Media Services and Captioned Films Division at the Bureau of Education of the Handicapped.78.screen. Too many people were against the idea. Norwood realized he had to develop another way of captioning-onethat would not bother hearing people.79.In October of 1971, Norwood‘s office signed a contract with WGBH -TV , a public television station in Boston. WGBH was hired to experiment with captions. They agreed to make a captioned television program for Norwood. That program was made. It was shown on television and at a special convention. The type of captions made by WGBH could be seen on any television. No special equipment was needed. These were called ―open captions‖.80. Later, a new machine was invented. This device was made to send signals on a special part of the television picture. The signals could be captions. If a family had another kind of machine in their home or in their TV set, then the captions (or signals) would appear on their television screen. Without the machine, no captions would be seen. That special machine is called a decoder. It receives the signals transmitted from the television station. Captions that require a decoder are called ―closed captions‖.Section DDirections: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in fewest possible words .In the house where I grew up, it was our custom to leave the front door on the latch at night. I don‘t know if that was a local term or if it is universal; ―on the latch‖ meant the door was closed but not locked. None of us carried keys; the last one in for the evening would close up, and that was it.Those days are over. In rural areas as well as in cities, doors do not stay unlocked, even for part of an evening.It is not uncommon, in most pleasant homes, to see on the windows small notices announcing that the building is closely monitored by this security force or that guard company.The lock is the new symbol of America. Indeed, a recent public-service advertisement by a large insurance company featured not charts showing how much at risk we are, but a picture of a child‘s bicycle with the now -usual padlock attached to it.The ad pointed out that, yes, it is the insurance companies that pay for stolen goods, but who is going to pay for what the new atmosphere of distrust and fear is doing to our way of life? Who is going to make the payment for the transformation of America from the Land of the Free to the Land of the Lock?For some reason we are satisfied when we think we are well-protected; it does not occur to us to ask ourselves: Why has this happened? Why are we having to defend ourselves against our neighbors and fellow citizens, and when, exactly, did this start to take over our lives?With all this ―security‖, we are perhaps the most insecure nation in the history of civilized man. What better word to describe the way in which we have been forced to live? What sadder reflection on all that we have become in this new and puzzling time?We trust no one. Suburban housewives wear rape whistles on their station wagon key chains. We have become so smart about self-protection that, in the end, we have all outsmarted ourselves. We may have locked the evils out, but we have also locked ourselves in.(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TEN WORDS.)81. In the author‘s childhood, people were used to ________.82. What can be commonly seen on the windows of most pleasant homes?83. According to the author, what is the new environment of American life now?84. In the author‘s mind, they feel that they are seemingly ________, but actually ________.第II卷（共45分）I. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words or phrases given in the brackets.1. 我是在一家二手书店里买的这本英汉词典。
2012年高考英语模拟试卷(含答案)
2012年高考英语模拟试卷第一部分听力（共两节，满分20分）做题时, 先将答案划在试卷上。
录音内容结束后, 你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题：每小题1分，共5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你将有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话你将听一遍。
1. How much will the man pay if he goes by bus?A. 11 yuan.B. 22yuan.C. 44 yuan.2. What‟s the possible relationship between the two speakers?A. Mother and son.B. Customer and shopkeeper.C. Husband andwife.3. What is Tom going to do after class?A. Do some sports.B. Go to the library.C. Go to the bookstore.4. What is the man doing?A. Reading a text message.B. Sending a text message.C. Praising the woman.5. What was the woman most probably doing last night?A. Watching TV at home.B. Expecting a phone call.C. Talking to her friends. 第二节（共15小题：每小题1分，共15分）听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有5秒钟的时间阅读每小题。
听完后，每小题将给出5秒钟的做答时间。
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32．When Chris ne landed her job some years ago, she had to face a climatem usic classes were not the focus of learning.
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A．She was born in Hawaii
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2012英语专业基础英语模拟试题Vocabulary and Structure(40points,1*40)Part 1Directions: Choose one of the four alternatives which is closest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase and mark the corresponding letter.1. There is an embargo on any more video games coming into the house.A. landing placeB. prohibitionC. violationD. permission2. George Ball came down with malaria when he was touring Mexico.A. confidedB. contractedC. recitedD. flattered3. The crowd at the town meeting found the mayor’s assurance too glib.A. sarcasticB. flashyC. maliciousD. readily fluent4. He’s going to apportion this chore to her.A. consortB. craveC. incurD. allocate5. It is more difficult for a chronic smoker to give up the habit than for a novice, but it can be done.A. affluentB. confirmedC. disciplinedD. indecisive6. The senators came to a deadlock in their attempt to find a solution.A. an impasseB. a raidC. a hamletD. a breakthrough7. She bristled at the suggestion that she had been dishonest.A. bridledB. bridgedC. breathedD. boasted8. The first important exposition in the United States was held in Philadelphia in 1876.A. exhibitionB. excursionC. concertD. contest9. If you have never held a driving license before, you should apply for aprovisional license.A. providentialB. temporaryC. provincialD. improvised10. The idea of time is incorporated in all languages of the worldA. assignedB. indicatedC. containedD. evidenced11.. In these economically difficult days businesses must practice frugality or risk bankruptcy.A. extremityB. discountC. enthusiasmD. economy12. You need an excursion to break the monotony.A. gauntB. jauntC. vauntD. taunt13. Cactus plants have spines that prevent animals from nibbling them.A. ruiningB. reachingC. climbingD. gnawing14. Times of economic hardship inevitably encourage countless get-rich schemesto proliferate.A. multiplyB. amplifyC. diversifyD. simplify15. The governor was usually circumspect when dealing with the media.A. skilledB. cautiousC. impatientD. obedient16. He thinks that poverty is a punishment of idleness and indolence.A. ignoranceB. hesitanceC. lazinessD. stubbornness17. The girl announced in a defiant tone that she intended to wait until her father returned.A. rebellious B. obedientC. offensiveD. hostile18. Unfortunately, I’ll spend the weekend doing a bunch of prosaic chores.A .dull B. practical C. trivial D. rhyming19. Most rulers have a sense of majesty.A. responsibilityB. freedomC. devotionD. nobility20 .The real hero is never ostentatious.A. frivolousB. pretentiousC. presumptuousD. ponderousPart 2Directions: Choose one from the four alternatives that best completes the sentence and mark the corresponding letter.21. The children were having a wonderful time _____ on the frozen lake.A. slippingB. slitheringC. skiddingD. sliding22. Human behavior is mostly a product of learning. Whereas the behavior of an animal depends mainly on ____.A. responseB. impulseC. instinctD. consciousness23. This is the _____ piano on which the composer created some of his greatest works.A. actualB. realC. originalD. genuine24. He came to inspect the house ___ buying it.A. in the event ofB. with a view toC. in case ofD. with regard to25. He is a clever mimic who can take ____ most of the lectures in this college.A. overB. downC. offD. for26. You promised you would do it. Why did you go ____ on your word?A. backB. awayC. overD. by27. Jennifer took this opportunity to repay her friends for their kindness ____, she would have had to entertain them in her small apartment in Charlotte town.A. OtherwiseB. HoweverC. ButD. Nevertheless28. City planners must never forget that public acceptance of their ideas requires time.So when their ideas are ，they must continue to work.A. refusedB. rejectedC. deniedD. objected29. The difference in Chinese dialect has been a continuing problem ever since China became an empire in 221 B.C，and it is one big reason why the country has remained impoverished.A. enormousB. immenseC. imminentD. eminent30.The police carried out an investigation，but the missing woman was not yet found..A. exhausting B. exhaustible C. exhaustive D. exhausted31. It is illegal to use this equipment for firefighting purposes. Unauthorized use ismalicious destruction of property and is punished by a $50，000 fine.A. other thanB. none butC. otherwiseD. rather than32. The father can’t even discipline himself， setting a good example to his children.A. let aloneB. much lessC. still lessD. not to mention33. Your remarks were rather ________ .A out of placeB out of occasionC out of situationD out of condition34.We had set out in bright sunshine and thought the weather was set fair，but not for long, the sky began to cloud and by the time we arrived it was a leaden grey.A. aboveB. acrossC. overD. throughout35.The Olympic Games，which used to have strong religious associations, nowadays are held every four years in different countries .A. by turnsB. in turnC. out of turnD. to a turn36. for your help，we’d never have been able to get out of trouble.A. Had it not beenB. If it was notC. If we had not beenD. If there had not been37. Jean Wagner’s most enduring contribution to the study of Afro-American poetry is his insistence that is ____ in religious, as well as worldly, frame of reference.A. is to be analyzedB. has been analyzedC. be analyzedD. should have been analyzed38. The window is never opened ____ in summer.A. butB. exceptC. whenD. while39. He had always had a good opinion of himself, but after the publication of his bestselling novel he became unbearable _____.A. bigotedB. proudC. conceitedD. exaggerated40. I should like to rent a house, comfortable and ___ in a quiet position.A. before allB. above allC. first of allD. over all凯程教育：凯程考研成立于2005年，国内首家全日制集训机构考研，一直从事高端全日制辅导，由李海洋教授、张鑫教授、卢营教授、王洋教授、杨武金教授、张释然教授、索玉柱教授、方浩教授等一批高级考研教研队伍组成，为学员全程高质量授课、答疑、测试、督导、报考指导、方法指导、联系导师、复试等全方位的考研服务。