2013揭阳二模英语
2012-2013年揭阳高三9月月考英语试卷
I 语言知识及应用（共两节，满分45分)第一节完形填空(共15小题; 每小题2分, 满分30分)Last weekend, my kids along with few other kids from the neighborhood volunteered to help me wash my car．My 10-year-old daughter came up with the idea of 1 other people’s cars as well．It was pretty 2 outside and I had no plans to continue being in the bright sun．She further wanted to give lemonade to passers-by for free．I had seen little kids serve and sell fresh lemonade for a small cost but not free．Although I felt 3 , I decided to help her．Then she asked me, ―What if we make this a smile car wash?‖ I couldn’t hold back my tears and 4 her and the other kids to go outside the house and come up with 5 ideas．While I kept myself busy in drying the car, they walked up to me with a（n） 6 with beautiful images of smiles．They had ―Free Car Wash‖ written on it and the7 of their exercise was ―smile‖．It was pretty neat to see a team of kids ranging 5-11 years with the 8 to do something for others．All that seemed 9 and came right from their heart．Nothing seemed to 10 to them: their playtime, the heat outside—they just wanted to 11 others and do something nice in the community!I helped them make some fresh lemonade and brought out some additional 12 to help clean cars．Passers-by were 13 and one even shouted back to them saying ―God Bless You, my kids…‖ One of them even tried giving them 5 dollars, which they refused．A pretty heartwarming 14 !I feel blessed by being 15 by such wonderful and loving souls．1．A．drying B．washing C．repairing D．decorating2．A．warm B．hot C．cold D．cool3．A．worried B．popular C．confused D．difficult4．A．challenged B．expected C．invited D．encouraged5．A．creative B．ready C．difficult D．familiar6．A．picture B．idea C．board D．car7．A．theme B．trouble C．secret D．purpose8．A．order B．duty C．imagination D．need9．A．important B．disappointing C．hopeful D．natural10．A．matter B．mean C．belong D．refer11．A．relax B．try C．help D．smile12．A．rags B．food C．money D．fruit13．A．interested B．bored C．amazed D．frightened14．A．scenery B．scene C．story D．view15．A．supported B．understood C．refused D．surrounded第二节语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分l5分)A baby is in danger and its mother is crazy with worry. This is something anyone can relate to, even though we are talking about a mother elephant that has been separated 16 her child.A video capturing(捕捉) the reunion between the elephant and her 8-month-old baby in Kenya was one of the 17 (impressive) scenes in 2012. The baby fell inside 18 man-made hole and was unable to climb out, according to a video released by the Amboseli Trust for Elephants. Despite the best efforts of her desperate mother, the baby seemed helpless 19 a team of conservation workers rushed to help. They had to chase the overprotective mother away first, so that 20 could get close enough to rescue the baby. They 21 (struggle) to pull the baby out with ropes and a vehicle.22 (lucky), the workers managed to pull the baby to safety. 23 followed was a touching scene. As soon as the baby was freed, it ran away across the plain. In the 24 (distant), the cries of her mother could be heard as she came running from the opposite direction. The two were reunited, 25 (hug) each other with their trunks. huggingII 阅读(共两节，满分50分)第一节阅读理解(共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分)AIf you were walking around a supermarket and saw a woman with a shaved head, a ring through her nose, a tattoo（纹身）design on her arm and she has a small child in her shopping trolley, what would your opinion be? Do you think this kind of body decoration is attractive or ugly? Different people have different ideas. The following are some examples of body decoration from around the world.In many parts of Africa, it is thought that an attractive girl should have really shinny skin.On Bali, a little island in Indonesia, they believe that a beautiful woman or handsome man must have perfectly straight, flat teeth. The Balinese believe that teeth with pointed edges make you look like an ugly wild animal. So when a girl or boy becomes a teenager, he or she is taken to a special person in their village who will file off teeth points to make them smooth and flat. There is no anesthetic（麻药）and this tooth filing is really painful. It is a kind of test. If you can stand it without screaming or crying too much, then you are thought ready to become an adult.In Myanmar, there is a small group of people who are called the ―Papaung‖. They believe that a woman can only be really beautiful if she has a long neck. I mean a VERY long neck. Now you might think that you are either born with a long or short neck and that there’s nothing whatever you can do about it. But you would be wrong! At around the age of 5, a Papaung girl has heavy metal rings fitted around her neck, tightly between the chin and shoulders. Each year more rings are added and very, very slowly their weight pushes the shoulders down, in this way making the neck look longer. A Papaung woman will wear her neck rings all her life, never once taking them off.So now I’m sure you will all agree that different people have different ideas about what is beautiful.26. What is mainly talked about in paragraph one?A. Women’s design.B. Beautiful body decoration.C. Body decoration.D. Attractive decoration.27. What does the underlined word ―trolley‖ mean?A. schoolbagB. luggageC. basketD. shopping cart28. On Bali, it is believed that _________.A. a person with straight, flat teeth looks uglyB. a person with sharp teeth looks uglyC. a teenager’s teeth points must be filed off with anestheticD. no one will scream or cry when having his teeth points filed off29. Which of the following is NOT true?A. Many people think that a woman with a ring through nose is neither attractive nor ugly.B. Most African people think that a girl with shinny skin is beautiful.C. It is thought that a beautiful woman should have straight, flat teeth on Bali.D. Some people think it beautiful that a woman has a long neck in Myanmar.30. What is the best title of the passage?A. Different ideas about beautiful.B. Body Decoration.C. Who is a beautiful woman?D. What is beautiful?BA few months ago as I wandered through my parents’ house, the same house I grew up in, I had a sudden, scary realization. When my parents bought the house, in 1982, they were only two years older than I am now. I tried to imagine myself in two years, ready to settle down and buy the house I’d still be living in almost 30 years later.It seemed ridiculous. On a practical level, there’s no way I could afford to buy a house anytime soon. More importantly, I wouldn’t want to. I’m not sure where I’ll be living in two years, or what kind of job I’ll have. And I don’t think I’ll be ready to settle dow n and stay in one place.So this is probably the generation gap that divides my friends and me from our parents. When our parents were our age, they’d gotten their education, chosen a career, and were starting to settle into responsible adult lives.My friends and I –―Generation Y‖ –still aren’t sure what we want to do with our lives. Whatever we end up doing, we want to make sure we’re happy doing it. We’d rather take risks first, try out different jobs, and move from one city to another until we find our favorite place. We’d rather spend our money on travel than put it in a savings account.This casual attitude toward responsibility has caused some critics to call my generation ―arrogant‖, ―impatient‖, and ―overprotected‖. Some of these compl aints have a point. As children we were encouraged to succeed in school, but also to have fun. We grew up in a world full of technological innovation: cell phones, the Internet, instant messaging, and video games.Our parents looked to rise vertically(垂直的)--starting at the bottom of the ladder and slowly making their way to the top, on the same track, often for the same company. That doesn’t apply to my generation.Because of that, it may take us longer than our parents to arrive at responsible, stable adulthood. But that’s not necessarily a bad thing. In our desire to find satisfaction, we will work harder, strive for ways to keep life interesting, and gain a broader set of experiences andknowledge than our parents’ generation did.By Ariel Lewiton31. When the author walked through her parents’ house, she _______.A. was frightened that she had no idea what she wanted from lifeB. realized she should buy a house.C. started to think about her own lifeD. wondered why her parents had settled down early32. What is the main ―generation gap‖ between the author and her friends and their parents according to the article?A. Their attitude toward high technology.B. Their attitude towards responsibility.C. Their ways of making their way to the top.D. Their ways of gaining experience.33. Which of the following might the author agree with?A. It’s ridiculous to call her generation ―arrogant‖.B. It’s better to take adult responsibility earlier.C. It involves too much effort to rise vertically.D. It’s all right to try more before settling down.34. What can we conclude from the article?A. The author wrote this article so that others would be able to understand her generation better.B. Growing up in a hi-tech world makes ―Generation Y‖ feel insecure about relationships.C. ―Generation Y‖ people don’t want to grow up and love to be taken care of by their parents.D. The author is envious of her parents enjoying a big house at her age.35. What is the main theme of the article?A. The sudden realization of growing up.B. Criticisms of the young generation.C. A comparison between lifestyles of generations.D. The factors that have changed the young generation.CBelieve it or not, optical illusion(视错觉) can cut highway crashes.Japan is a case in point. It has reduced car crashes on some roads by nearly 75 percent using a simple optical illusion. But stripes, called chevrons(人字形), painted on the roads make drivers think that they are driving faster than they really are, and thus drivers slow down.Now the American Automobile Association Foundation for Traffic Safety in Washington D.C. is planning to repeat Japan’s success. Starting next year, the foundation will paint chevrons and other patterns of stripes on selected roads around the country to test how well the patterns reduce highway crashes.Too great speed plays a major role in as much as one fifth of all serious traffic accidents, according to the foundation. To help reduce those accidents, the foundation will conduct its tests in areas where speed-related risks are the greatest curves, exit slopes, traffic circles, and bridges. Some studies suggest that straight, horizontal bars(水平杆)painted across roads can initially cut the average speed of drivers in half. However, traffic often returns to full speed within months as drivers become used to seeing the painted bars.Chevrons, scientists say, not only give drivers the impression that they are driving faster than they really are but also make a lane appear to be narrower. The result is a longer lasting reduction in highway speed and the number of traffic accidents.36. The passage mainly discusses ________.A. a new type of optical illusionB. a new pattern for painting highwaysC. a new way of training drivers . a new way of highway speed control37. On roads painted with chevrons, drivers tend to feel that ________.A. they should avoid speed-related dangerB. they should slow down their speedC. they are driving in the wrong sideD. they are coming near to the speed limit38. Compared with straight, horizontal bars, what is the advantage of chevrons?A. They will have a longer effect on driversB. They can cut road accidents in halfC. They will look more attractiveD. They can keep drivers awake39. The American Automobile Association Foundation for Traffic Safety plans to ________.A. repeat the Japanese road patternsB. change the road signs across the countryC. replace straight, horizontal bars with chevronsD. try out the Japanese method in certain areas40. What does the author say about straight, horizontal bars painted across roads?A. They are suitable only on broad roads.B. They are falling out of use in the United States.C. They are ignored in a long period of time.D. They cannot be used successfully to traffic circles.DThe $ 11 billion self –help industry is built on the idea that you should turn negative thoughts like ― I never do anything right‖ into positive ones like ―I can succeed.‖ But was positive thinking advocate Norman Vincent Peale right? Is there power in positive thinking?Researchers in Canada just published a study in the journal Psychological Science that says trying to get people to think more positively can actually have the opposite effect: it can simply stress how unhappy they are.The study's authors, Joanne Wood and John Lee of the University of Waterloo and Elaine Perunovic of the University of New Brunswick, begin by citing older research showing that when people get feedback which they believe is too positive, they actually feel worse, not better. If you tell your stupid friend that he has the potential of an Einstein, you're just underlining his faults. In one 1990s experiment, a team including psychologist Joel Cooper of Princeton asked participants to write essays opposing funding for the disabled. When the authors were later praised for their sympathy, they felt even worse about what they had written.In this experiment, Wood, Lee and Perunovic measured 68 students’ self-respect. The participants were then asked to write down their thoughts and feelings for four minutes. Every 15 seconds, one group of students heard a bell. When it rang, they were supposed to tell themselves, "I am lovable."Those with low self-respect didn't feel better after the forced self-affirmation(自我肯定). In fact, their moods turned significantly darker than those of members of the control group, who weren't urged to think positive thoughts.The paper provides support for newer forms of psychotherapy (心理治疗) that urge people to accept their negative thoughts and feelings rather than fight them. In the fighting, we not only often fail but can make things worse. Instead, meditation (静思) techniques can teach people to put their shortcomings into a larger, more realistic way. Call it the power of negative thinking.41. What do we learn from the first paragraph about the self-help industry?A. It was established by Norman Vincent Peale.B. It is a highly profitable industry.C. It is based on the concept of positive thinking.D. It has provided positive results.42. What is the finding of the Canadian researchers?A. There can be no simple treatment for psychological problems.B. The power of positive thinking is limited.C. Unhappy people cannot think positively.D. Encouraging positive thinking may do more harm than good.43. What does the author mean by "… you're just underlining his faults" (Para. 3)?A. You are emphasizing the fact that he is not intelligent.B. You are not taking his mistakes seriously enough.C. You are trying to make him feel better about his faults.D. You are pointing out the errors he has committed.44. It can be inferred from the experiment of Wood, Lee and Perunovic that________.A. It is important for people to continually boost their self-respect.B. Self-affirmation can bring a positive change to one's mood.C. Forcing a person to think positive thoughts may lower their self-respect.D. People with low self- respect seldom write down their true feelings.45. What do we learn from the last paragraph?A. People can avoid making mistakes through meditation.B. Meditation may prove to be a good form of psychotherapy.C. The effects of positive thinking vary from person to person.D. Different people tend to have different ways of thinking.第二节读写任务（共1小题，满分25分）阅读下面的短文，然后按照要求写一篇150个词左右的英语短文。
广东省揭阳一中高二英语下学期第二次阶段考试试题新人教版
揭阳一中2013—2014学年高二级(93届)第二学期第二次阶段考试英语试题第一部分听力（满分15分）第一节听力理解（共9小题，每小题1分，满分9分）根据各段播放内容及其相关小题，从题中所给的A,B,C项中，选出最佳选项。
听下面一段对话，回答第1-2题。
1.When does the computer programming course end?A. In about two monthsB. In about one and a half monthC. In about one month2.What does the man plan to do?A. Buy a new computerB. Attend Mr. Black’s classC. Apply to a university听下面一段对话，回答第3-5题。
3.What does the man do probably?A. A shopkeeperB. A teacherC. A waiter4.Which dish is still not ready yet?A. Boiled seasonal vegetablesB. The mushroom soupC. The spicy bean curd5.How does the woman show their apology for the delay at last?A. By serving the man free juice.B. By giving the man a discountC. By giving the man a teddy bear..听下面一段对话，回答第6-8题。
6. What drink is quite acceptable for a formal business lunch, besides wine?A. Mineral waterB. Vegetable juiceC. Tea7. Who should a guest ask about the ingredients of any dish?A. Other guests.B. The waiterC. The restaurant manager.8. Which of the following is TRUE according to the talk?A. The host usually lets his guests order before him.B. The guests can order two dishes at a time.C. The guests should use their own napkins.听下面一段对话，回答第9-10题。
广东省揭阳一中2012-2013学年高二上学期第二次段考英语试题.pdf
揭阳一中2012—2013学年高二级（92届）第一学期 段考（二）英语科试题 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分15分） 第一节：听力理解（共9小题；每小题1分，满分9分） 请听第一段对话，回答第1~3题。
What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. Learning to drive.B. Going shopping.C. Going for a picnic. 2. When will the speakers go?A. This Sunday.B. Next Saturday.C. Next Sunday. 3. What will the woman most probably do the day before they go?A. Prepare the car.B. Buy some food.C. Write a report. 请听第二段对话，回答第4~6题。
4. Why doesn’t the man check his email in his office?A. He doesn’t have his own computer in the office.B. He isn’t allowed to do that at work. C. He doesn’t want to bother his workmates. 5. Why does the woman come to the Internet Café?A. To get some information.B. To check her email.C. To take training courses. 6. What’s the man’s advice to the woman?A. To buy a computer of her own.B. To talk with her boss.C. To open an email account. 请听第三段对话，回答第7~9题。
(英语二)揭阳一中2013届高一上学期期中考试
揭阳一中2013届高一上学期期中考试英语二试题第一部分听力（共两节，满分３０分）(略)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）21. Atlanta a series of fierce fights between blacks and whites in the 1960.A. metB. sawC. happenedD. made22. He the examination paper time and time again to make sure that he could get a high mark.A. got throughB. dipped intoC. got overD. went through23. I want to know when he for New York.A. has leftB. will be leavingC. is leavingD. leaves24. For _____ disabled, _________ life is difficult.A. the; /B. /; theC. the; aD. a; the25. This is quite a difficult problem and none of us could ______ a solution to it.A. come aboutB. come outC. come up toD. come up with26. The scientists are now trying to discover what use could be ________ such material.A. made outB. made upC. made ofD. made from27. After Mr Gao stayed in America for two years, he could _____ wait to get home.A. almostB. hardlyC. nearlyD. seldom28. She knew that he did it to make her sad.A. right awayB. as a matter of factC. in the endD. on purpose29. The early years Mary lived in the village with the farmers and had a great effect on her later life won’t be forgotten.A. when; whoB. which; whichC. when; whichD. which; who30. ________ so many people communicating in English, we can see that it will be more and more important to have a good knowledge of English.A. BesidesB. As forC. Because ofD. With31. Now, the exam is starting and the teacher is papers.A. giving outB. giving offC. giving awayD. giving up32. Is this city you visited last summer?A. thatB. the oneC. whichD. where33. All the people felt at the news.A. shocking; shockingB. shocked; shockedC. shocking; shockedD. shocked; shocking34. It’s no use ________ to persuade him to get rid of that habit; he can’t make ________.A. trying; itB. to try; itC. trying; thatD. to try; that35. — How about putting some pictures into the report?—________ A picture is worth a thousand words.A. No way!B. Why not?C. All right?D. It doesn’t matter.第二节完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）My learning disability is in reading. Most of the time I hate reading because I think people will 36 me if I get words wrong. Sometimes I feel like crying. I get 37 because I can’t read as well as I would like to. My reading disability also gets 38 the way with my tests because I sometimes can’t39 the meanings of the questions in my test.40 most kids, I also find that if a book doesn’t interest me, I easily get 41 and reading becomes a bigger 42 to me. When I read, I try to read where it is quiet so I can concentrate better; 43, I have to read the sentences over and over again.I have happy days and sad days. The 44 days are when I am asked to read, and I don’t 45 any of the words wrong. My dark 46 are when I have my hand up to read and my teacher doesn’t 47 me, but later calls on me to read a difficult part that is beyond (超出) my ability.I used to think I was the only one who couldn’t read. You can’t 48 if someone can or can’t read by looking at them. 49 knew I had trouble in reading until I attended a class with a girl and she found out my 50. Then I found out she couldn’t read very well. I was 51 to find out we had something in 52. Together we learned there were ways to get information other than by 53. There are books on tape, video and people who 54 read to us. Having trouble in reading doesn’t 55 we can’t learn from one another and make friends.36. A. laugh at B. dislike C. upset D. ignore37. A. glad B. frightenedC. angryD. surprised38. A. on B. by C. in D. across39. A. carry out B. take out C. deal with D. figure out40. A. Different from B. LikeC. Except forD. Compared with41. A. disappointed B. boredC. lostD. hurt42. A. stress B. sufferingC. challengeD. fear43. A. otherwise B. insteadC. however D. besides44. A. rich B. unforgettableC. cheerfulD. attractive45. A. recite B. pronounceC. speakD. choose46. A. days B. times C. hours D. years47. A. see B. notice C. pick D. trust48. A. understand B. imagine C. tell D. explain49. A. Everyone B. PeopleC. ClassmatesD. Nobody50. A. illness B. weaknessC. realityD. prevention51. A. anxious B. ready C. happy D. discouraged52. A. general B. particular C. short D. common53. A. reading B. speaking C. writing D. listening54. A. should B. must C. need D. will55. A. affect B. influenceC. meanD. determine第三部分阅读理解（共２０小题；每小题２分，满分４０分）ＡWouldn’t it be refreshing to take a shower on a long-distance flight or bus journey?Unfortunately, it is only a dream for most of us. The key obstacle（障碍）is that carrying a lot of water adds too much bulk and weight to vehicles.So US aircraft maker Boeing has organized an 11-strong team in the United States to find a solution.The result is an in-flight (or in-bus) shower that turns a little water into a lot of mist.The shower unit is a water-tight cylinder (圆筒) with fine nozzles (喷嘴) all around it.As travelers step inside, an optical sensor measures their height and shape and pumps water mixed with shampoo at high pressure through only those nozzles needed to cover the body.The fine mist is electrically ionized (离子化) as it leaves the nozzles. Since the human body is a natural conductor, the liquid drops are attracted to the earthed body. So no water is wasted. The nozzles then send out a mist of pure water, for bathing, followed by warm air for drying.It sounds rather pleasant, but Boeing hasn’t revealed a marketing plan yet.56. Which of the following items is NOT in the shower unit?A. A cylinder.B. An optical sensor.C. A man-made conductor.D. Nozzles.57. From the passage, we learn that _________.A. you need to take your own shampoo for an in-flight showerB. the ionized water drops can be attracted by the human bodyC. the water available is not enough for all the passengersD. as soon as the shower was invented, it had a wonderful market58. This passage mainly talks about _________.A. less water, more waterB. turning dreams into realityC. how high tech is making Boeing more powerfulD. how high tech makes in-flight showers possibleＢＪａｓｏｎWhat I like best is seeing Arsenal win and playing football. If I am feeling sad I will play a football game on my Play Station 2. The best day I have ever had was when I finished first in the800-metre race at my secondary school. It was a school record, although I didn’t know that at the time. My family makes me happy, too.ＡｎｔｏｎｉｏMy little sister makes me sad because she always tells tales on me to my mum. If I am having a bad day, food cheers me up. I like chili con carne and sweet chili crisps. It makes me happy because I want to be big and have lots of energy.ＵｓｍａｎI ha ven’t done anything very exciting in my life but one of my best achievements is that I got a good report from my school this year, because last year I got a bad one. People on TV make me laugh, particularly Eddie Murphy. If I am having a bad day I watch ＢａｓｉｌＢｒｕｓｈ. I am good at making other people happy. I just talk and my friends start laughing —they think I am silly.ＡｓｈｌｅｉｇｈIf I’m having a bad day, knowing that someone is there for me can make me happy. I wouldn’t say I’m the best at making other peop le happy, but I know that just being a good friend to other people is important. The things I like doing are singing, dancing, hanging out with my friends and just being lively and funny.ＫｉｎｚｅｙThe most exciting thing I have ever done in my life was when I went abseiling in Wales. But that was a one-off. The things I do all the time are playing football, watching movies and going places with my friends. I know it sounds bad, but what I find funny is when people hurt themselves. If I am having a bad day and I see someone having a worse day than me, that makes me feel better.59. Food is very important for _________ when he has a bad day.A. KinzeyB. AshleighC. AntonioD. Usman60. ________ like playing football.A. Jason and AshleighB. Jason and UsmanC. Kinzey and UsmanD. Kinzey and Jason61. Which of the following statements is TRUE?A. Kinzey finds it bad when people hurt themselves.B. Jason knew he had set a new school record when he finished first in the 800-metre race.C. When Usman talks, his friends start laughing because they think he is humorous.D. Antonio likes food because he wants to be big and have lots of energy.62. Ashleigh mentions all the following things EXCEPT _________.A. to make other people happyB. to play football with friendsC. to hang out with friendsD. to be lively and funny63. The passage is mainly about _________.A. what makes different people happyB. what makes different people feel movedC. relationships between different peopleD. what different people think success isＣAs my dad unwrapped the new bicycle helmet（头盔）that I got him for his birthday, I realized thata number of people ride their bicycles every day without the protection of a helmet.Due to cold winters across the country, riding has become increasingly dangerous as many roads have potholes and are torn-up (磨损的). Not everyone realizes that there are laws requiring the wearing of helmets in many places.Where I live, there has been a law in place since October 1, 1992 stating that cyclists of all ages are required to wear helmets. Unfortunately, accidents can happen to the best of riders. My dad has been a cyclist for many years, and he often rides around my county and to Rockland Lake State Park.One afternoon, as he was just entering the park, he lost control of his bicycle and flew off and landed on a nearby patch of grass, breaking his helmet into pieces and losing consciousness. When he was just awakening, a lovely couple found him and brought him back to our house, where he attempted to recap the events leading up to his fall. Later that day, a CAT scan revealed that he had a concussion (脑震荡). That evening, while my dad was showing me the pieces of his broken helmet, we both came to a shocking realization.If he had not worn his helmet, he probably would have cracked his skull and perhaps died. Today, when my dad and I go out cycling, the wearing of our helmets is not even a question. Regardless of age, everyone should wear a helmet whenever they get on a bicycle.64. According to the passage, which of the following statements is TURE?A. Young men needn’t wear helmets.B. The writer’s father didn’t wear a helmet until the writer bought him one.C. People don’t have to wear helmets on smooth surface roads.D. Accidents do not happen to the best cyclists.65. In the writer’s opinion, why should people wear bicycle helmets?A. Because a law requires them to do so.B. Because many people like wearing bicycle helmets.C. Because people have realized the importance of wearing helmets.D. Because the conditions of roads are very poor and it is dangerous to ride on them.66. The underlined part “we both came to a shocking realization” in Paragraph 4 means “_______”.A. we understood how lucky the dad was to have worn a helmetB. we were shocked to see the broken helmetC. we realized that young people needn’t wear helmetsD. only old people should wear helmets67. From the accident that happened to the writer’s dad, we can infer that ___________.A. the cyclists should follow the lawB. his dad was not worried about this accidentC. it is necessary for cyclists to wear helmetsD. everyone should care about lifeＤThree types of pangolins (穿山甲) exist in Africa —the giant pangolin, the tree pangolin and the most widespread, the ground pangolin. Pangolins have small heads and long, broad tails. They are toothless and have no external ears, although their hearing is good. Their sense of smell is well-developed, but their sight is poor. The weight of the scales (鳞片) and skin make up about 20% of their weight.The common pangolin prefers sandy soils and is found in woodlands and savannas (热带草原), within reach of water.All pangolins can roll themselves into a ball to defend themselves. The cutting action of their scales protects them too. Pangolins also have scent glands (臭腺) that release strong, foul smelling secretions. Pangolins are normally alone. Females are usually alone with their young. The young are 6 inches long and weigh 12 ounces at birth. Their pale, soft scales begin to harden by the second day. The baby is folded in the mother’s lap or rolled-up body. It is nursed for 3 to 4 months and begins to eat termites (白蚁) at 1 month. At this time the infant begins to accompany the mother, perhaps riding on the base of her tail. If the mother senses danger the baby slips under her and is protected when she rolls up her body.Pangolins use their sense of smell to locate termite and ant nests. They dig up the insects with their claws and use their extremely long tongues to eat them.68. Where do common pangolins like to live？A. On a tree.B. In a pond.C. On a hill.D. In woodlands.69. When pangolins are ______, they release strong, foul smelling secretions.A. happyB. sadC. frightenedD. angry70. Which of the following words best describes the function of the pangolin’s scales?A. Heavy.B. Beautiful.C. Protective.D. Hard.71. What does the last paragraph mainly talk about?A. The pangolin’s habitat.B. The pangolin’s diet.C. The pangolin’s behavior.D. The pangolin’s appearance.ＥWhere is the richest town in America? ＷＯＲＴＨmagazine unveiled (揭开) its 6th annual list out of the 205 richest towns and the most valuable homes, and the winner is Jupiter Island, Florida, 30 miles north of West Palm Beach on the Atlantic coast.Jupiter Island, Florida, an Atlantic coast barrier island, is about 10 miles long, a quarter to a half mile wide. Its medium home price is $3.9 million and the upper homes, down near the National Wildlife Refuge, run in the 4 to 5 million range. The people who live on Jupiter Island come for privacy. Few, if any, homes are visible from the road. There’s nothing commercial (商业的) here, and people come for quiet. In some towns, you can’t make noise between certain hours and between October and April. One home with the hand painted ceilings, a horizonless pool, and the master suite (套房) of 10,000 square feet, has a 14-million-dollar price tag (标签). But this home is no where near the top end. There are homes in Jupiter in the 30- and 40-million-dollar list.The runners up to Jupiter are No.2 — Atherton, California; No. 3 — Aspen, Colorado; 4th —Los Altos Hills, California; and 5th — Belvedere, California.72. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A. America has 250 rich towns.B. Jupiter Island is 30 miles long.C. The most expensive home is 40 million dollars.D. People living here come for privacy and quiet.73. The underlined word “horizonless” in the second paragraph probably means “________”.A. very largeB. very clearC. very saltyD. very small74. Which of the following is the third richest town in America?A. Jupiter Island, Florida.B. Belvedere, California.C. Los Altos Hills, California.D. Aspen, Colorado.75. What is the best title of the passage?A. How much are the best homes.B. How rich are the towns.C. The richest town in America.D. A really quiet place.第四部分写作（共两节，满分３５分）第一节短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）You’ve no idea how sadly I felt when I learned you 76. _________failed in the exam. I’d like to talk to you how to make77. _________progress in English study. Learn a foreign language with 78. _________less reading and without reading will make you never 79. ________master the spirit of it. You should make your theory 80. ________connected with practice. Trying to get advice on English 81. _________learning from the people around you. Never to be 82. _________satisfied when you are praised for even little success. 83. _________.I am sure you will be good in English before long. 84. __________I hope you success next time. 85. __________第二节书面表达（满分25分）请以“Habits”为题写一篇100词左右的短文，并包括如下要点：a) 习惯一旦形成，很难改掉；b) 好的习惯可以给人带来哪些好处；反之，不好的习惯对人会有怎样的影响；c) 作为学生，应该养成一些怎样的学习习惯。
2012-2013学年度第二学期广东省揭阳市第一次模拟考英语试卷
2012~2013学年度第二学期普宁二中实验学校九年级第一次模拟考英语科试卷第一卷语言知识与技能（共四大题，共85分）一、听力理解（本大题共四部分，共25分）A. 听句子根据所听句子的内容和所提的问题，选择符合题意的图画回答问题，并将最佳选项的字母编号写在题号前的括号内。
每小题听一遍。
1. What has the boy borrowed?2. What class did John like last year?3. What does the man do in his spare time?4. What does the girl like?5. Which is the heaviest?B听对话（本题有１０小题，每小题１分，共１０分）回答每段对话后面的问题，在各题所给的三个选项中选出一个最佳答案，每段对话听两遍．听第一段对话，回答第6小题．6.Ｈow does Feifei usually relax himself?A. Singing songs.B. Doing exercise.C. Playing sports.听第二段对话，回答第７小题．7..Ｈow many pencils did Jane buy?A.Two.B.ThreeC. Four.听第三段对话，回答第８小题8.Where are they talking?A. In a hospital.B. In a restaurant.C. In a shop.听第四段对话，回答第9小题．9.How long has Mike studied Japanese?A. Four years.B. Five years.C. Six years.听第五段对话，回答第10小题．10.What time does Helen get up on weekends?A. At 6:30.B. At 7:00.C. At 7:30.听第六段对话，回答第11－12小题．11.Ｗhere is Bill?A,Is at home. B. Has gone to his hometown. C. Has gone to Jingling.12.What is Mary’s telephone number?A. 5512 3468B. 8512 3465C. 5212 3486听第七段对话，回答第13－15小题．13.Where does the woman want to go?A.The bus station.B.The supermarket.C.The flower shop.14. How can she go there?A. By bus.B. By underground.C. We don’t know.15.The bus stop is on the left of the road, isn’t it?A. Yes,it is.B. No.It’s on the left of the flower shop.C.The dialogue doesn’t tell us.C 听短文（本题有5小题，每小题１分，共5分）请根据所听内容,在每小题所给的三个选项中,选出一个能完成句子的最佳答案，短文听两遍．( )16.Where did Mr and Mrs Johnson live?A.In LondonB. In New York.C. In Paris( )17. Yesterday Mrs Johnson forgot ___________ .A. to drive her car. B to bring her money. C. the way to the supermarket.( )18. Who invited some friends to have dinner?A Mr Johnson.B . Mrs Johnson C. Both Mr and Mrs Johnson.( )19. ___________ of the friends came for suppper.A. allB. None.C. Two.( )20 How did Mrs Johnson feel at last?A. Happy.B. Sad.C.Worried.D.听填信息(本题有5小题,每小题1分,共5分) 本题听两遍.Personal InformationName: FannyCountry: (21)________________Age: (22)________________Favorite subjects: Maths and (23) ____________Hobbies: (24)___________ and Chinese paintingSports she’s good at: (25)____________and basketballTime to talk on the Internet: Every weekend笔试部分（95分）二．单项选择（共20分）( )26.There was____honest boy ___ in the chair.A. a , to sitB. an, satC. an, sitingD. an, sitting( )27.Wh en I’m thirsty, I prefer _____ water rather than _____ other drinks.A. drinking, drinkingB. to drink, drinkC. to drink, drinkingD. drinking, to drink( )28.The Great Hall of the People is ___talented actors,actresses and experts.A. filled withB. full withC. filled ofD. crowded of( )29. --- Do you prefer drawing to music? --- No, I like music ________ .A. bestB. betterC. wellD. most( )30. People are often made __ by the __ man.A. laugh; interestedB. to laugh; interestedC. laugh; interestingD. to laugh; interesting( )31.Marea was looking forward to ________ to Mary’s birthday party.A. invitingB. being invitedC. inviteD. be invited( )32.All ________ I ever wanted to do was to travel.A. whatB. thatC. whichD. it( )33. She is good at ________ Chinese ________ math. Her favorite subject is English.A. either; orB. not only; but alsoC. neither; norD. both; and( )34. Everybody except the twins ________ seen the film.A. haveB. hasC. isD. are( )35.________ plastic bags we use, ________ it will be to the environment.A. The less; the betterB. The less; the worseC. The fewer; the betterD. The fewer; the best( )36. The mall is uncrowded, __________?A. is itB. isn’t itC. is the mallD. aren’t there( )37. How ______ It was at that time!A. surprisedB. surpriseC. surprisingD. surprises( )38. The boy put his money in his inside pocket, _______he?A. doesn’tB. didn’tC. won’tD. isn’t( )39. He used the money he first made _____ a used bike for himself.A. buyingB. buyC. to buyD. bought( )40. -- Have you finished your composition yet?-- No, I'll finish it in _____ten minutes.A. anotherB. moreC. otherD. else( )41. How long have you _______?A. marriedB. be marriedC. got marriedD. been married( )42.-- Which would you like, rice or noodles? --____is OK. I'm hungry.A. EitherB. NeitherC. BothD. All( )43. ---I’m ______ in what _____ you.--Well, don’t follow suit. Just do what you like.A. interesting, interestsB. interested, interestsC. interest, interestsD. interest, interesting( )44. -- What he enjoys _____ great and interesting. -- Yes,____ it’s dangerous.A. sounds, butB. to sound, butC. sounds, soD. to sound ,so( )45. Could you please tell me ?A. when they would leave next SundayB. what are they doing over thereC. what is going on over thereD. who did he go with三、完形填空。
【初中英语】2012-2013学年度第二学期广东省揭阳市普宁二中实验学校九年级第一次模拟考英语试卷 人教版
2012~2013学年度第二学期普宁二中实验学校九年级第一次模拟考英语科试卷第一卷语言知识与技能（共四大题，共85分）一、听力理解（本大题共四部分，共25分）A. 听句子根据所听句子的内容和所提的问题，选择符合题意的图画回答问题，并将最佳选项的字母编号写在题号前的括号内。
每小题听一遍。
1.What has the boy borrowed?2.What class did John like last year?3.What does the man do in his spare time?4.What does the girl like?5.Which is the heaviest?初三英语试卷第1页（共10页）B听对话（本题有１０小题，每小题１分，共１０分）回答每段对话后面的问题，在各题所给的三个选项中选出一个最佳答案，每段对话听两遍．听第一段对话，回答第6小题．6.Ｈow does Feifei usually relax himself?A. Singing songs.B. Doing exercise.C. Playing sports.听第二段对话，回答第７小题．7..Ｈow many pencils did Jane buy?A.Two.B.ThreeC. Four.听第三段对话，回答第８小题8.Where are they talking?A. In a hospital.B. In a restaurant.C. In a shop.听第四段对话，回答第9小题．9.How long has Mike studied Japanese?A. Four years.B. Five years.C. Six years.听第五段对话，回答第10小题．10.What time does Helen get up on weekends?A. At 6:30.B. At 7:00.C. At 7:30.听第六段对话，回答第11－12小题．11.Ｗhere is Bill?A,Is at home. B. Has gone to his hometown. C. Has gone to Jingling.12.What is Mary’s telephone number?A. 5512 3468B. 8512 3465C. 5212 3486听第七段对话，回答第13－15小题．13.Where does the woman want to go?A.The bus station.B.The supermarket.C.The flower shop.14. How can she go there?A. By bus.B. By underground.C. We don’t know.15.The bus stop is on the left of the road, isn’t it?A. Yes,it is.B. No.It’s on the left of the flower shop.C.The dialogue doesn’t tell us.C 听短文（本题有5小题，每小题１分，共5分）请根据所听内容,在每小题所给的三个选项中,选出一个能完成句子的最佳答案，短文听两遍．( )16.Where did Mr and Mrs Johnson live?A.In LondonB. In New York.C. In Paris( )17. Yesterday Mrs Johnson forgot ___________ .A. to drive her car. B to bring her money. C. the way to the supermarket.( )18. Who invited some friends to have dinner?A Mr Johnson.B . Mrs Johnson C. Both Mr and Mrs Johnson.( )19. ___________ of the friends came for suppper.A. allB. None.C. Two.( )20 How did Mrs Johnson feel at last?A. Happy.B. Sad.C.Worried.D.听填信息(本题有5小题,每小题1分,共5分) 本题听两遍.笔试部分（95分）二．单项选择（共20分）( )26.There was____honest boy ___ in the chair.A. a , to sitB. an, satC. an, sitingD. an, sitting( )27.Whe n I’m thirsty, I prefer _____ water rather than _____ other drinks.A. drinking, drinkingB. to drink, drinkC. to drink, drinkingD. drinking, to drink( )28.The Great Hall of the People is ___talented actors,actresses and experts.A. filled withB. full withC. filled ofD. crowded of( )29. --- Do you prefer drawing to music? --- No, I like music ________ .A. bestB. betterC. wellD. most( )30. People are often made __ by the __ man.A. laugh; interestedB. to laugh; interestedC. laugh; interestingD. to laugh; interesting( )31.Marea was looking forward to ________ to Mary’s birthday party.A. invitingB. being invitedC. inviteD. be invited( )32.All ________ I ever wanted to do was to travel.A. whatB. thatC. whichD. it( )33. She is good at ________ Chinese ________ math. Her favorite subject is English.A. either; orB. not only; but alsoC. neither; norD. both; and ( )34. Everybody except the twins ________ seen the film.A. haveB. hasC. isD. are( )35.________ plastic bags we use, ________ it will be to the environment.A. The less; the betterB. The less; the worseC. The fewer; the betterD. The fewer; the best( )36. The mall is uncrowded, __________?A. is itB. isn’t itC. is the mallD. aren’t there( )37. How ______ It was at that time!A. surprisedB. surpriseC. surprisingD. surprises( )38. The boy put his money in his inside pocket, _______he? A. doesn’t B. didn’t C. won’t D. isn’t( )39. He used the money he first made _____ a used bike for himself. A. buying B. buy C. to buy D. bought ( )40. -- Have you finished your composition yet? -- No, I'll finish it in _____ten minutes.A. anotherB. moreC. otherD. else( )41. How long have you _______?A. marriedB. be marriedC. got marriedD. been married ( )42.-- Which would you like, rice or noodles? --____is OK. I'm hungry.A. EitherB. NeitherC. BothD. All ( )43. ---I’m ______ in what _____ you.--Well, don’t follow suit. Just do what you like.A. interesting, interestsB. interested, interestsC. interest, interestsD. interest, interesting( )44. -- What he enjoys _____ great and interesting. -- Yes,____ it’s dangerous. A. sounds, but B. to sound, but C. sounds, so D. to sound ,so ( )45. Could you please tell me ?A. when they would leave next SundayB. what are they doing over thereC. what is going on over thereD. who did he go with三、完形填空。
广东省揭阳一中高二英语下学期第一次段考试题新人教版
揭阳一中2012—2013学年高二级(92届)第二学期第一次阶段考试英语试题第一部分听力（满分15分）第一节听力理解（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）,其中1-6小题为选择题，7-10小题为问答题。
根据各段播放内容及其相关小题，从题中所给的A,B,C项中，选出最佳选项。
听下面一段对话，回答第1-2题。
What is the man busy with?Bidding for an advertising contract. B. Preparing for the next game.Setting up a new company.How many games has the woman played?A. OneB. TwoC. Three听下面一段对话，回答第3-5题。
When did ballet start?A. In the early 1600sB. In the late 1600sC. In the early 1700s4. What was the rule when ballet was first performed?A. Dancers had to dance on their toes.B. Only women were allowed to dance.C. Only men were allowed to dance.5. Why did the woman study ballet?A. To become a ballet dancer.B. To lose weight.C. To look more elegant.听下面一段对话，回答第6-8题。
6. What do we know about the album Thriller?A. It was Michael Jackson’s first album as an adult.B. It’s by far the best-selling album in the world.C. It was recorded in the year of 1983.7. When did Michael Jackson join in his family musical group?____________________________________________________8. What is Quincy Jones?____________________________________________________听下面一段对话，回答第9-10题。
2013金中揭阳一中高考模拟考联考(英语)
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。
Most people give little thought to the pens they write with, especially since the printers in modern homes and offices mean that very 1 things are handwritten. All too often，people buy a pen based only on 2 , and wonder why they are not satisfied once they begin to use it. However，buying a pen that you'll enjoy is not 3 if you keep the following in mind.First of all, a pen should fit 4 in your hand and be easy to use. The thickness of the pen is the most important characteristic 5 comfort. Having a small hand and thick fingers, you may be comfortable with a thin pen. If you have a 6 hand and thicker fingers, you may 7 a fatter pen. The length of a pen can also influence comfort. A pen that is too 8 can easily feel top-heavy and unstable.Then, the writing point of the pen should 9 the ink to flow evenly(均匀地) while the pen remains in touch with the paper. This will make it possible for you to create a 10 line of writing. The point should also be sensitive enough to 11 ink from running when the pen is lifted. A point that does not block the 12 may leave drops of ink，as you pick the pen up and put it down again.13 , the pen should make a thick，dark line. Fine-line pens may make up for 14 handwriting, but fine(very thin or narrow), delicate lines do not attract 15 next to printed text, as, for example, a signature on a printed letter. A broader line, on the other hand, gives an impression of confidence and authority．1．A. many B．few C．pleasant D．important2．A. looks B．reason C．value D．advantages3．A. convenient B．practical C．strange D．difficult4．A. carefully B．comfortably C．hard D．safely5．A. taking B．finding C．determining D．seeking6．A. stronger B．weaker C．smaller D．larger7．A. prefer B．recommend C．prepare D．demand8．A. thick B．light C．long D．soft9．A. change B．allow C．reduce D．press10．A .thin B．rough C．black D．smooth11．A. prevent B．free C．protect D．remove12．A. way B．sight C．flow D．stream13．A. Meanwhile B．Generally C．Afterwards D．Finally14．A. good B．clear C．clean D．bad15．A. attention B．support C．respect D．Admission第二节语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卷标号为16-25的相应位置上。
【英语】广东省揭阳市2013届高三第二次模拟20.docx
揭阳市 2013 年高中毕业班高考第二次模拟考试英语本试卷共三部分，满分135 分 , 考试用时120 分钟。
注意事项：1.答卷前，考生务必用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名、考生号、试室号和座位号填写在答题卷上。
2.选择题每小题选出答案后，用 2B 铅笔把答题卷上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案，答案不能答在试卷上。
3.非选择题必须用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卷各题目指定区域内相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案，不准使用铅笔和涂改液。
不按以上要求作答的答案无效。
4.考生必须保持答题卷的整洁，考试结束后，将本试题和答题卷一并交回。
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，并在答题卷上将该项涂黑。
Hidden passengers traveling in ships, trams, or even cars can be a terrible trouble — especially when they are insects. As for this, there is a great1between human beings and insects. The2take every possible effort to avoid beingdiscovered, while the latter quickly3attention to themselves.We can only show mercy to the4man who had to stop his car soon after setting out from a country village to drive to London. Hearing a strange noise fromthe 5of the car, he naturally got out to examine the wheels carefully, but hefound nothing wrong, so he 6 his way. Again the noise began, 7and became even louder. Quickly turning his head, the man saw what appeared to be a great 8 cloud following the car. When he stopped at a village further on, he was told that a queen bee must be hidden in his car as there were thousands of bees 9 .On learning this, the man drove away as quickly as possible. After an hour's10 driving, he arrived safely in London, where he parked his car outside a11 and went in. It was not long before a customer who had seen him arrive12in to inform him that his car was13with bees. The poor driver was14 that the best way should be to call a15 .In a short time the man arrived. He found the unwelcome passenger hidden near the wheels at the back of the car. Very thankful to the driver for this unexpected gift, the bee-keeper took the queen and her thousands of followers home in a large box.1.A.connection B. difference C. communication D. similarity2.A. passengers B. insects C. former D. first3.A. give B. keep C. pay D. draw4.A. unfortunate B. careless C. unpleasant D. hopeless5.A. front B. back C. left D. right6.A. drove B. continued C. pushed D. forced7.A. normally B. gently C. quietly D. immediately8.A. black B. beautiful C. white D. colorful9.A. below B. ahead C. nearby D. behind10.A. boring B. careful C. exciting D. hard11.A. hotel B. museum C. hospital D. school12.A. broke B. moved C. hurried D. dropped13.A. crowded B. covered C. filled D. equipped14.A. advised B. required C. ordered D. requested15.A. bee-keeper B. policeman C. waiter D. repairman第二节 : 语法填空（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）阅读下面短文 ,按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求,在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空,并将答案填写在答题卷标号为16—25 的相应位置上。
广东省揭阳一中2013届高三上学期第二次段考英语试题.pdf
揭阳第一中学2012-2013高三第二次阶段考试英语试题 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。
According to a recent report, some once-hot majors like English, Computer and Law for Chinese students entering college have now fallen out of favor. The reason is that more graduates studying in those fields end up __1__. This year, a sample of 500,000 college __2__ from 2009 were surveyed and 220,000 questionnaires were received back for the 2010 report. Among the __3__ majors, Law graduates had the most difficulty finding jobs, with the __4__ unemployment rate of 17.7% of all the majors in 2009. English majors had the highest __5__ of the unemployed for three years, with 15,700 graduates still out of work. “Such majors as Computer, English and Law were the most __6__ ones for Beijing students entering universities in 2005, but now these graduates are in a tight corner,” said Ba ran, a senior occupation counselor at a well-known company. Ba said that the expansion of college enrollment for those hot majors five years ago has __7__ an over-supply in the market, making it harder for those graduates to find jobs. On the other side, engineering graduates majoring in Geological Engineering, Ship and Marine Engineering are __8__ most in the job market. Engineering majors are more practical in professional skills and work experience, which are favored by many __9__. The graduates are thus armed with a competitive __10__ in the fierce job market. The report __11__ a readiness system should be set up against majors with a high risk of __12__. Undergraduates studying Law or English are encouraged to change their __13__ or obtain a second degree. For some colleges and provinces with incapable operation and __14__ employment rates, the report advised a(n) __15__ in enrollment numbers or even a temporary stop in enrolling students.1. A. professional B. jobless C. incapable D. skillful2. A. undergraduates B. graduates C. professors D. counselors3. A. unpromising B. favorable C. professionalD. impractical4.A. quickest B. slowestC. highestD. lowest5.A. rateB. number C. sample D. supply6.A. famousB. risky C. practical D. popular7.A. received B. encouraged C. stopped D. caused8.A. ignoredB. enrolled C. favored D. surveyed9.A. employers B. professorsC. reporters D. researchers10.A. occupationB. advantage C. skill D.major11.A. opposed B. denied C. suggested D. questioned 12.A. dropout B. incapability C. over-supply D. unemployment 13. A. favors B. jobs C. majors D. schools14.A. low B. high C. rising D. falling15.A. end B. maintain C. cut D. increase 第二节：语法填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分，共15分） 阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答卷标号为16-25的相应位置上。
广东省揭阳一中2012-2013学年高二下学期第二次阶段考试英语试题.pdf
本试卷共10页，满分150分．考试时间130分钟． 注意事项： 1．答卷前，考生务必用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名和考号填写在答题卡上．用2B铅笔将答题卡试卷类型（A）填涂在答题卡上，并在答题卡右上角的“试室号”和“座位号”栏填写试室号、座位号，将相应的试室号、座位号信息点涂黑． 2．选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B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，再选涂其他答案，答案答在试题卷上无效． 3．非选择题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答卷上各题目指定区域内相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液．不按以上要求作答的答案无效． 4．考试结束后，将答卷和答题卡一并交回。
第部分 语言知识及应用（共两节，满分45分） 第一节 完形填空（共1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-各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Susannah was a shy but clever girl. She had worn 1 for as long as she could remember. And again, for as long as she could remember, some of her classmates had always made fun of her. The worst thing was that Lewis 2 her “Four Eyes”. She acted like she didn’t 3 but in fact Susannah couldn’t stand it. One day, the class went on a school outing to visit some famous 4 . The children were walking towards the caves when Lewis 5 . While falling, he got 6 of Susannah, who walked next to him, and both 7 down the hole. They landed in a dark cave. Susannah and Lewis shouted for 8 , but no one came. The next morning they still hadn’t been found and Lewis continued shouting for help, but no 9 and he started feeling 10 . It must have been noontime, because Susannah 11 that the ray of light just landed on the floor in front of her. 12 , she took a piece of wood that had fallen into the cave, and, using her glasses as a magnifying glass, she focused the ray of light onto the 13 . Now they had a torch. Lewis watched with surprise and 14 and off they went to explore the cave. It took them some time, and they had to burn quite a few torches, but finally they found a way out. On top of hugs and cries of 15 , Lewis gave Susannah his heartfelt thanks. 1. A. glassesB. necklacesC. earringsD. watches 2. A. teased B. laughed C. warnedD. called 3. A. care B. mind C. object D. offend 4. A. villages B. hills C. caves D. parks 5. A. wandered B. waved C. smiled D. slipped 6. A. hold B. touch C. support D. place 7. A. walked B. moved C. fell D. flew 8. A. praise B. water C. food D. help 9. A. feedback B. response C. reaction D. effect 10. A. scared B. shocked C. disturbed D. annoyed 11. A. doubted B. concluded C. admitted D. noticed 12. A. Slowly B. Quickly C. Unexpectedly D. Obviously 13. A. glass B. torch C. wood D. floor 14. A. sorrow B. trouble C. excitement D. curiosity 15. A. loss B. relief C. justice D. return 第二节 语法填空 (共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡标号为16～I’m going to share a story with you. A king had a wise advisor 16_______ best advice for the king was, “Everything happens for the good”. One day the King went hunting and injured 17________ by shooting an arrow at his own foot. He asked the advisor what he thought about the accident. The advisor replied, “Everything happens for the good”. This time the Kingwas really angry and ordered 18 _________(put) his advisor into prison. The King later went on a hunting trip 19 _________ the advisor this time. The King was then captured by some cannibals（食人者）. He was taken to the cannibals' camp 20_________ he was to be the evening meal for the cannibals. Before putting him into the cooking pot he 21_________(inspect) thoroughly. The cannibals saw 22________ wound on the King’s foot and decided to throw him back into the jungle. According to the cannibals' tradition, they would not eat anything that was 23________ (perfect). The King suddenly realized 24________ his advisor said was true. The advisor also escaped death because if he 25__________(not be) in prison, he would have followed the King on the hunting trip, and would have ended up in the cooking pot. 第部分 阅读（共两节，满分0分） 第一节阅读理解（共小题；每小题2分，满分0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。
2013揭阳英语二模答案
2013年揭阳英语二模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）1—5 BCDAB 6—10 BDACD 11—15 ACBAA第二节语法填空(共10小题；每小题l 5分，满分l5分)16. his17. But 18. more beautiful19. which20. troubled21. nobody22. greatly23. what 24. had died25.asⅡ. 阅读(共两节，满分50分)第一节阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）26—30 CDACB 31—35 DBCCC36—40 ADBCA41—45 DADBB第二节信息匹配（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）46—50 FCDBEIII. 写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节基础写作（共1小题，满分15分）One possible version:参考范文：Founded in October, 2001, 21st Century Teens Senior Edition is an English language weekly designed for senior high school students in China. To meet the needs of senior high school students to learn English and improve their ability in using the language, the weekly provides up-to-date news at home and abroad, which is suitable for their reading level. It contains eight sections, such as Frontpage, Our World, Campus Trends, covering culture, social life, sports, entertainment, etc. Its website /is available now. 21st Century Teens Senior Edition is indeed an excellent English newspaper, from which I have benefited a lot.亮点点击：本文是介绍一份报纸。
广东省揭阳一中高二英语下学期第二次阶段考试试题
广东省揭阳一中2012-2013学年高二英语下学期第二次阶段考试试题本试卷共10页，满分150分．考试时间130分钟．注意事项：1．答卷前，考生务必用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名和考号填写在答题卡上．用2B铅笔将答题卡试卷类型（A）填涂在答题卡上，并在答题卡右上角的“试室号”和“座位号”栏填写试室号、座位号，将相应的试室号、座位号信息点涂黑．2．选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B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，再选涂其他答案，答案答在试题卷上无效．3．非选择题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答卷上各题目指定区域内相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液．不按以上要求作答的答案无效．4．考试结束后，将答卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分语言知识及应用（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。
Susannah was a shy but clever girl. She had worn 1 for as long as she could remember. And again, for as long as she could remember, some of her classmates had always made fun of her. The worst thing was that Lewis 2 her “Four Eyes”. She acted like she didn’t 3 but in fact Susannah couldn’t stand it.One day, the class went on a school outing to visit some famous 4 . The children were walking towards the caves when Lewis 5 . While falling, he got 6 of Susannah, who walked next to him, and both 7 down the hole.They landed in a dark cave. Susannah and Lewis shouted for 8 , but no one came. The next morning they still hadn’t been found and Lewis continued shoutingfor help, but no 9 and he started feeling 10 .It must have been noontime, because Susannah 11 that the ray of light just landed on the floor in front of her. 12 , she took a piece of wood that had fallen into the cave, and, using her glasses as a magnifying glass, she focused the rayof light onto the 13 . Now they had a torch. Lewis watched with surprise and 14 and off they went to explore the cave.It took them some time, and they had to burn quite a few torches, but finally they found a way out. On top of hugs and cries of 15 , Lewis gave Susannah his heartfelt thanks.1. A. glasses B. necklaces C. earrings D. watches2. A. teased B. laughed C. warned D. called3. A. care B. mind C. object D. offend4. A. villages B. hills C. caves D.parks5. A. wandered B. waved C. smiled D. slipped6. A. hold B. touch C. support D. place7. A. walked B. moved C. fell D. flew8. A. praise B. water C. food D. help9. A. feedback B. response C. reaction D. effect10. A. scared B. shocked C. disturbed D. annoyed11. A. doubted B. concluded C. admitted D. noticed12. A. Slowly B. Quickly C. Unexpectedly D. Obviously13. A. glass B. torch C. wood D.floor14. A. sorrow B. trouble C. excitement D.curiosity15. A. loss B. relief C. justice D. return第二节语法填空 (共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分)阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡标号为16～25的相应位置上。
广东省揭阳一中2012-2013学年高一下学期第二次阶段考试英语试题.pdf
第一部分 听力（共两节，分）第部分 （共两节，分）Several years ago, while attending a communication course, I experienced a most unusual process. The instructor asked us to list anything in our past that we felt 16 of, regretted, or incomplete about and read our lists aloud. This seemed like a very 17 process, but there's always some brave soul in the crowd who will volunteer. The instructor then 18 that we find ways to 19 people, or take some action to right any wrongdoings. I was seriously wondering how this could ever 20 my communication. Then the man next to me raised his hand and volunteered this story: “Making my 21 , I remembered an incident from high school. I grew up in a small town. There was a Sheriff none of us kids liked. One night, my two buddies(老兄) and I decided to play a on him.” “After drinking a few beers, we climbed the tall water tank in the middle of the town, and wrote on the tank in bright red paint: Sheriff Brown is a FOX. The next day, almost the whole town saw our glorious 23 . Within two hours, Sheriff Brown had us in his office. My friends told the truth but I lied. No one 24 found out.” "Nearly 20 years later, Sheriff Brown’s name 25 on my list. I didn't even know if he was still 26 . Last weekend, I dialed the information in my hometown and found there was a Roger Brown still listed. I tried his number. After a few 27 , I heard, “Hello?” I said, “Sheriff Brown?” Paused “Yes”. “Well, this is Jimmy Calkins.” “And I want you to know that I did it.” Paused. “I knew it!” he yelled back. We had a good laugh and a 28 discussion. His closing words were: “Jimmy, I always felt bad for you because your buddies got it off their chest, but you were carrying it around all these years. I want to thank you for calling me … for your sake.” Jimmy inspired me to 29 all 101 items on my list within two years, and I always remember what I learned from the course: It's never too late to 30 the past wrongdoings. 16. A. ashamed B. afraid C. sure D. proud 17. A. private B. secret C. interesting D. funny 18. A. expected B. suggested C. ordered D. demanded 19. A. connect with B. depend on C. make an apology to D. get along with 20. A. improve B. continue C. realize D. keep 21. A. notes B. list C. plan D. stories 22. A. part B. game C. trick D. record 23. A. view B. sign C. attention D. remark 24. A. also B. even C. still D. ever 25. A. appears B. considers C. presents D. remembers 26. A. angry B. happy C. doubtful D. alive 27. A. words B. calls C. repeats D. rings 28. A. lively B. plain C. nervous D. cold 29. A. build up B. make up C. clear up D. give up 30. A. regret B. forgive C. right D. punish 第二节 语法填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分，共15分） Little Robert tried to take a big bottle of milk out of the fridge. However, he __31__ (lose) his grasp on the bottle and it fell, spilling (溢出) the milk all over the kitchen floor! Instead of scolding (责备) __32__, his mother said, “You know, what we have here is a failed experiment in how you can effectively carry a big milk bottle with two tiny hands. Let’s go out to the back yard and fill the bottle __33__ water and see if you can discover a way to carry it __34__ (safe).” This little boy learned that if he grasped the bottle at the top near the lip with both hands, he could carry it without dropping it. What __35__ wonderful lesson! The little boy has now become a famous scientist and he remarked that it was at that moment __36__he knew he didn't need to be afraid of __37__ (make) mistakes. Instead, he learned that mistakes were just opportunities for learning something, __38__ is what scientific experiments are all about. Even if the experiment “doesn't work”, we usually learn something __39__ (value) from it. Wouldn’t it be great if all parents would respond the way Robert’smother responded __40__ him? 第部分（共两节，分）A) Bamboo is one of the nature’s most surprising plants. Many people call this plant a tree, but it is a kind of grass. Like other kinds of grass, a bamboo plant may be cut very low to the ground, but it will grow back very quickly. A Japanese scientist recorded one bamboo plant that grew almost 1.5 meters in 24 hours! Bamboo grows almost everywhere in the world except Europe. There are more than 1,000 kinds of bamboothat grow around the world on both mountains and plains. Not all bamboo looks the same. Some bamboo plants are very thin. They may only grow to be a few centimeters wide while others may grow to more than 30 centimeters across. This plant also comes in different colors, from yellow to black to green. Many Asian countries have been using bamboo for hundreds of years. They often use bamboo forbuilding new buildings. As a matter of fact, the cables that hold up the hanging bridge across the Min River in Sichuan are made of bamboo. The bridge has been in use for more than 1,000 years, and is still holding strong. In Africa, engineers are teaching poor farmers how to find water using bamboo. These African countries need cheap ways to find water because they have no money, and their fields often die from no rain and no water. It seems that bamboo is one of the best things they can use. Bamboo pipes and drills can help to make the poor thirsty fields to be watered. 41. How is bamboo like grass?A. It is thin and easy to cut.B. It grows everywhere.C. It grows quickly after it's cut short.D. It is short and green. 42. The sentence “while others may grow to more than 30 centimeters across.” means “Some other bamboo plants may grow to be very _______.”A. shortB. strongC. thickD. tall 43. From the text we know ______. A. most people call bamboo plant trees B. a bamboo plant may grow 4.5 meters in three days C. the bamboo plant changes its colors when it grows D. a bridge held by bamboo cable was built thousands of years ago 44. Why did the engineers teach the poor farmers in Africa to make use of bamboo?A. Because it is cheap.B. Because it is colorful.C. Because it drills fast.D. Because it is used by Asians. 45. Which of the following is NOT true? A. There are many different kinds of bamboo with different colors. B. Cables made of bamboo can last for over a thousand years. C. Bamboo can be used for buildings, bridges and watering projects. D. Bamboo plants are able to grow well in any part of the world. (B) Here’s an unusual story: a diamond ring was recently found in an egg. The magician, Liu Qian, discovered it in front of an audience of million at CCTV’s Spring Festival Gala. Liu’s magic tricks have made the centuries-old art of magic fashionable once again, and made him the hottest magician in China. As a seasoned magician from Taiwan, Liu is popular worldwide for his magic shows. Countries he has performed in include the United States, Japan, South Korea and the UK. Witnessing(见证) something impossible happen right before your eyes is the root of people’s lovefor magic. Liu is known for his interaction with his audiences. He has a unique understanding of showmanship. “It’s actually thinking rather than one’s performing skills that is more important to achieving a successful magic show. We think carefully about how to design the shows creatively, to make them appearmore interesting,” Liu said. Liu Qian’s success dated back to his childhood. Born in 1976 in Taiwan, he found himself attracted to a magic toy in a shop when he was seven years old. At the age of 12, he won Taiwan’s Youth Magic Contest, which was judged by the great American magician, David Copperfield. Yet, Liu never planned on becoming a professional magician. He studied Japanese Literature at university and only hoped to be an amateur magician in his spare time. However, his failure to find a proper job after graduation pushed him towards magic as a career. To refine his performing skills, he has performed on streets, roads and fields, for passers-by, policemen and farmers. “Street shows are the biggest challenge for us magicians. We have to deal with unexpectedsituations and tough crowds,” Liu said. 46. The story is about__________. A. why people love magic B. how Liu Qian became China’s hottest magician C. how fashionable magic is D. what magic tricks are 47. People love to watch magic because_______. A. they love watching magicians make the impossible happen B. it arouses their curiosity C. they can’t figure out the secret of magic D. it is a centuries-old art 48. Which of the following is the key reason that Liu Qian decided to make magic his career? A. He was interested in magic when he was little B. He had won Taiwan’s Youth Magic Contest. C. He couldn’t find an acceptable job after graduation. D. He became an amateur magician in his spare time. 49. What does the underline word “seasoned” in Paragraph 2 mean?A. experiencedB. freshmanC. amateur(业余的)D.unskillful 50. Liu Qian improved his performing skills by _____. A. learning from David Copperfield B. learning magic in a university C. performing in public on streets D. joining in Taiwan’s Youth Magic Contest (C) From now on, never spend your precious time thinking of reasons for your failures and shortcomings. Instead, realize that the seeds of success were planted within you when you were born. Only you have the power to make those seeds grow. The seeds, and the power to grow them, are contained in the most awesome machine ever created: the human mind. Success is a choice and not a chance. You were born a winner. You were born rich. You can be a success if only you make the right choice. You cannot be successful without first developing your self-confidence. Your level of self-confidence is always based on the degree of control that you are able to exercise over yourself, and thus over your life. People with low self-confidence are people who do not believe that they have any power, or responsibility for their lives. They are mere victims. They are leaves tossed (摇摆by the winds of chance blown about with any sudden change in the weather. You can exercise control over your life only to the degree that you believe that you are responsible for everything that happens in your life. Failures think that everything happens by accident and chance. Successful people realize that they are responsible. Everything happens as a result of something. If we can identify the cause, we can control the effect. We are responsible for what we choose to think and believe. One generally rises to the levelthat one expects. We are responsible for setting our expectations. Our success is dependent upon our level of confidence. If you associate with positive-thinking people, you are definitely going to achieve success. On the contrary, the opposite happens. We are responsible for finding, planting, and nurturing the seeds that contain future victory, born from setbacks. In short, in all areas of your life, whether they be financial, physical, emotional, or spiritual, you are responsible. Once you recognize this, accept it, and firmly believe it, you are on the road to success. 51. People with low self-confidence are compared to leaves because they____________.A. are ready to change their mindsB. are easily affected by windy weatherC. don't have the power to face their fateD. can't control themselves in life 52. Losers would think that ___________. A. success is the result of hard work B. working hard will lead to success C. their failure is only because of bad luck D. they don't make efforts to succeed 53. It can be inferred from paragraph 5 that ___________. A. whether we will succeed depends on our attitudes B. developing confidence is the key to future success C. thoughts and beliefs are the result of creative mind D. setting our expectations is essential before taking action 54. The last paragraph serves as ____________.A. the proof of the author's pointsB. the conclusion of the argumentC. an introduction to another topicD. a comparison between two views 55. Which is the best title for the text? _______________.A. Success is a choiceB. The secrets of successC. Develop our confidenceD. How to achieve success 第二节 信息匹配（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分） 阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。
广东省揭阳市2012-2013学年高二下学期学业水平考试英语
揭阳市2012--2013 学年度高中二年级学业水平考试英语参考答案1--5 DAACB 6--10 BABDC 11--15 DBDAB16 which 17 at 18 was destroyed 19 leaving20 An 21 because 22 but 23 possibly24 to copy 25 them26----30 DCBAD 31--35 DDABC 36--40 CDCBD41--45 ADBAC 46----50 DAFCEThe survey shows that the general health of middle school students is declining year by year ,which results in the increasing number of stude nts asking for sick leave. One of the reasons could be that they spend too much time on their study with little time for physical exercise. What`s more, they don`t do labor work like housework and they don`t have a balanced diet. T o solve the problem, experts advise that we students should keep a balance between study and play and that we should do sports for at least one hour a day. Besides, we`d better eat more fruits and vegetables and refuse junk foods.The author got very fat when young, but later he tried to lose weight step and step. He kept on trying hard and even joined in the city marathon. At last with perseverance he achieved success.Having read the passage, i was deeply touched and admired the author for his insistence. If he had not been so determined and persistent, he would not have lost so much weight and lived an exciting life. His story shows that if one sets his mind to something and stick to it, nothing is impossible.It reminds me of a similar experience. One day it was announced that there would be a rope--skipping competition in our class. On hearing the announcement, i felt nervous because i had nerve done rope skipping before. Bit my sister, who promised to teach me, persuaded me to have a try. At the beginning i found it hard to learn to skip because my feet always blocked the rope. However, I didn`t lose heart but changed my way of learning. Gradually I could skip faster and faster. Thanks to my sister`s help and my perseverance, I took part in the competition confidently, in which I skipped 155 times and ranked fifth.From the author and my own experience, i conclude that perseverance is vital to success. So don`t give up whenever you are faced with difficulty. Keep on trying and you will succeed.。
(英语)揭阳一中2013届高一第二次阶段考试
揭阳一中2013届高一级第一学期第二次阶段测试英语科试题第一部分听力（共两节，满分15分）第一节听力理解（共10小题，每小题1分，共1０分）每段播放两遍。
各段后有几个小题，各段播放前每小题有5秒钟的阅读时间。
请根据各段播放内容及其相关小题，在5秒钟内从题中所给的A、B、C项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
听下面一段对话，回答第1-2题。
1. Why doesn’t the woman buy eggs?A. Mike doesn’t like eggs.B. They are too expensive.C. Someone has bought eggs for her.2. W hat’s the probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Brother and sister.B. Husband and wife.C. Mother and son.听下面一段对话，回答第3-5题。
3. Which country will the two speakers go to?A. ItalyB. GermanyC. France4. Why does the man book tickets?A. To have a honeymoon.B. To have a holiday to relax.C. To celebrate their wedding anniversary.5. What’s the date today?A. July 18thB. June 18thC. July 20th听下面一段对话，回答第6-8题。
6. How will a boy be punished for breaking the desks in Mark Twain’s school?A. He needs to apologize before the whole school.B. He will be asked to call his parents.C. He will be beaten or pay 5 dollars.7. What was the punishment for Mark Twain’s behavior?A. Both his father and his teacher beat him.B. He was asked to buy a new desk.C. He was driven out of school.8. From whom did Mark Twain earn the first money?A. The teacher.B. His father.C. His classmates.听下面一段对话，回答第9-10题。
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揭阳市2013年高中毕业班高考第二次模拟考试英语本试卷共三部分，满分135分,考试用时120分钟。
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I . 语言知识及应用（共两节，满分45分）第一节: 完形填空（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从1―15各题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卷上将该项涂黑。
Hidden passengers traveling in ships, trams, or even cars can be a terrible trouble —especially when they are insects. As for this, there is a great 1 between human beings and insects. The 2 take every possible effort to avoid being discovered, while the latter quickly 3 attention to themselves.We can only show mercy to the 4 man who had to stop his car soon after setting out from a country village to drive to London. Hearing a strange noise from the5 of the car, he naturally got out to examine the wheels carefully, but he found nothing wrong, so he6 his way. Again the noise began,7 and became even louder. Quickly turning his head, the man saw what appeared to be a great8 cloud following the car. When he stopped at a village further on, he was told that a queen bee must be hidden in his car as there were thousands of bees9 .揭阳市2013年高中毕业班高考第二次模拟考试英语试题第1页 (共12页)On learning this, the man drove away as quickly as possible. After an hour's 10 driving, he arrived safely in London, where he parked his car outside a 11 and went in. It was not long before a customer who had seen him arrive 12 in to inform him that his car was 13 with bees. The poor driver was 14 that the best way should be to call a 15 .In a short time the man arrived. He found the unwelcome passenger hidden near the wheels at the back of the car. Very thankful to the driver for this unexpected gift, the bee-keeper took the queen and her thousands of followers home in a large box.1.A.connection B. difference C. communication D. similarity2. A. passengers B. insects C. former D. first3. A. give B. keep C. pay D. draw4. A. unfortunate B. careless C. unpleasant D. hopeless5. A. front B. back C. left D. right6. A. drove B. continued C. pushed D. forced7. A. normally B. gently C. quietly D. immediately8. A. black B. beautiful C. white D. colorful9. A. below B. ahead C. nearby D. behind10. A. boring B. careful C. exciting D. hard11. A. hotel B. museum C. hospital D. school12. A. broke B. moved C. hurried D. dropped13. A. crowded B. covered C. filled D. equipped14. A. advised B. required C. ordered D. requested15. A. bee-keeper B. policeman C. waiter D. repairman揭阳市2013年高中毕业班高考第二次模拟考试英语试题第2页 (共12页)第二节: 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文,按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求,在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空,并将答案填写在答题卷标号为16—25的相应位置上。
Some say that madness and genius (天才) often come hand in hand. This is especially true of the Dutch painter Vincent Van Gogh.Van Gogh is famous for 16 amazing use of color and shape. Born in 1853, he was painting at a time when art was changing. A long time ago, artists tried to make their paintings look real like photographs. 17 later on, art became more about the artist’s own ideas. If you see a Van Gogh, it won’t look like the real world. It will look even18 (beautiful).Some of Van Gogh’s mo st famous paintings are of natural scenes and flowers, such as Sunflowers. He also painted many wonderful self-portraits (自画像), 19 brought him a lot of fame. Van Gogh had a great gift for painting; however, he was a 20 (trouble) man. At one point, he cut off his own ear.Van Gogh is now one of the world’s most famous artists. But he died at the age of 37, alone and poor. Almost 21 knew or cared about his art at that time. Although he was a great genius, he suffered 22 (great). Some say that his madness was 23 he paid for his art.Actually, if Van Gogh 24 (die) at the age of twenty, no one would have connected him with failure or mental illness. Instead he would have been remembered by those close to him 25 a dutiful son .II．阅读（共两节，25题，满分50分）揭阳市2013年高中毕业班高考第二次模拟考试英语试题第3页 (共12页)第一节: 阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卷上将该项涂黑。
AThe day when the jobs were handed out was one of the most exciting moments for all the children in the class. It took place during the first week of the term. Every kid was given a job for which they would be responsible for the rest of that school year.Some jobs were more interesting than others, and the children were eager to be given one of the best ones. When giving them out, the teacher took into account which pupils had been most responsible during the previous year. During the previous year Rita had carried out the teacher’s instructions perfectly. All the children knew Rita would be given the best job.But there was a big surprise. Each child received a normal job. But Rita’s job was very different. She was given a little box containing some sand and one ant. Though the teacher insisted that this ant was very special, Rita felt disappointed. Most of her classmates felt sorry for her. Even her father became very angry with the teacher and he encouraged Rita to pay no attention to this insignificant pet. However, Rita preferred to show the teacher her error by doing something special with that job of little interest.Rita started investigating all about her little ant and gave the ant the best food, and it grew quite a bit bigger.One day, a man, who looked very important, came into their classroom and declared, “Your class has been chosen to accompany me, this summer, on a journey to the tropical rain forest, where we will investigate all kinds of insects. Among all the schools of this region, your class has best cared for the little ant.”That day the school was filled with joy and celebration. Everyone thanked Rita for having been so patient and responsible. And many children learnt that to be given the most important task you have to know how to be responsible even in what are the smallest tasks.揭阳市2013年高中毕业班高考第二次模拟考试英语试题第4页 (共12页)26. What did the teacher base his decision on when giving out jobs to the children?A. Their characters and interests.B. Their class performance during the previous year.C. Their working performance during the previous year.D. Their ability of managing their accounts during the previous year.27. What does the underlined sentence mean?A. Each child got an important job.B. Each child got an interesting job.C. The perfect student got the job of everyone’s preference．D. The most responsible student got the job of least interest.28.What is Rita’s attitude to her father’s suggestion?A. Negative.B. Uncertain.C. Totally positive.D. Acceptive.29. We can infer that the man who made the declaration is a _________.A. hunterB. directorC. biologistD. principal30. What would be the best title for the passage?A. Never complain about life.B. Small tasks can lead to fortunes.C. Men are best known by their friends.D. Responsibility and intelligence bring good luck.BI usually doubt about any research that concludes that people are either happier or unhappier or more or less certain of themselves than they were 50 years ago.While any of these statements might be true, they are practically impossible to prove scientifically. Still, 1 was struck by a report which concluded that today’s children are significant ly more anxious than children in the 1950s. In fact, the analysis showed, normal children between 9 and 17 have a higher level of anxiety today than children who were treated for mental illness 50 years ago.Why are America’s kids so stressed? The repor t cites two main causes: increasing physical isolation (孤独) brought on by high divorce rates and less involvement in community, and a growing perception that the world is a more dangerous place.Given that we can’t turn the clock back, adults can still do plenty to help the next generation to cope.At the top of the list,nurturing (培育) is a better appreciation of the limits of individualism. No child is an island. Strengthening social ties helps build communities and protect individuals against stress.揭阳市2013年高中毕业班高考第二次模拟考试英语试题第5页 (共12页)To help kids build stronger connections with others, you can pull the plug on TVs and computers. Your family will thank you later.They will then have more time for face-to-face relationships, and they will get more sleep.Limit the amount of virtual (虚拟的) violence your children are exposed to. It’s not just video games and movies; children see a lot of murder and crime on the local news.Keep your expectations for your children reasonable. Many highly successful people never attended Harvard or Yale.Make exercise part of your daily routine. It will help you deal with your own anxieties and provide a good model for your kids. Sometimes anxiety is unavoidable,b ut it doesn’t have to ruin your life.31.What does the author thinks of the conclusion that people in America are unhappierthan 50 years ago?A. SurprisingB. ConfusingC. IllogicalD. Questionable32.What does the author mean by saying “ we can’t turn the clock back(Para. 3)?A. It’s impossible to slow down the pace of the change.B. The social reality children are facing cannot be changed.C. Lessons learned from the past should not be forgotten.D. It’s impossible to forget the past.33. According to an analysis, compared with normal children today, children 50 years ago__________.A. were less isolated physicallyB. were probably less self-centeredC. probably suffered less from anxietyD. were considered less individualistic34.What is the first and most important thing parents should do to help their children?A. To provide them with a safer environment.B. To lower their expectations for them.C. To get them more involved socially.D. To set a good model for them to follow.35.What conclusion can be drawn from the passage?A. Anxiety, though always unavoidable, can be coped with.B. Children’s anxiety has been enormously exaggerated(夸大).C. Children’s anxiety can be removed with more parental care.D. Anxiety, if properly controlled, may help children become mature.揭阳市2013年高中毕业班高考第二次模拟考试英语试题第6页 (共12页)CThe television news feature about Ben Heckmann, an eighth grader from Farmington, Minn, was breathless in its praise. “At 14, he has accomplished something many adults can’t achieve,” the reporter said, “Ben is a twice-published author.” But Ben’s two “Velvet Black” books, describing a fictional rock band, were not picked from a pile of manuscripts （手稿）by an eagle eyed publisher. They were self-published, at the cost of $400 by Ben’s parents.Over the past five years, print-on-demand technology and a growing number of self publishing companies whose books can be sold online have inspired writers of all ages to avoid the traditional gatekeeping system for determining who could call himself a “published author.”The mothers and fathers who foot the bill say they are simply trying to encourage their children, in the same way that other parents buy equipment for a promising baseball player. But others see self-publishing as a lost opportunity to teach children about hardship and perseverance. Mr. Robbins, a critic, thinks it is wonderful to start writing at a young age, but worries self-publishing sends the wrong message. “There are no prodigies(神童) in literature,”he said. “Literature requires experience, in a way that mathematics and music do not.”Alan Rinzler, a publishing industry veteran, suggested parents hire a professional editor like him to work with their child to tear a manuscript apart and help make a better. Ben’s father, Ken, said Ben’s ambitions “weren’t to knock Harry Potter off the list,” but “to get that good feeling inside that you’ve done something.”Ajla Dizdarevic, 12, who has self-published two books of poetry, has been on television and in local newspapers. “B eing a published author,” she said, “was always a dream of mine.” Her new dream: three books by age 15.36. Which of the following is true of Ben?A. He has achieved something unusual for his age.B. His self-published books were well received.C. His manuscripts were favored by the publisher.揭阳市2013年高中毕业班高考第二次模拟考试英语试题第7页 (共12页)D. He was thought little of by the public media.37. What makes it possible for writers of all ages to self-publish their works?A. The rapid increase of online readership.B. The increasing number of publishers.C. The immediate access to marketing agencies.D. The development of printing and publishing.38. Why do some parents pay the self-publishing bill?A. They want to offer opportunities to their children.B. They want to give encouragement to their children.C. They want to help their children avoid hardship.D. They want to show love and care for their children.39. What dose Alan Rinzler suggest that children should do?A. Be forbidden to write booksB. Start writing at an early ageC. Be professionally guidedD. Learn from experience40. Why do some children self-publish works according to the last part?A. Just to achieve their dreams.B. Just to earn more money.C. Just to gain self-confidence.D. Just to satisfy their parents.DAn “apple polisher” is one who gives gifts t o win friendship or special treatment. It is not exactly a bribe(贿赂), but is close to it.All sorts of people are apple polishers, including politicians and people in high offices—just about everybody. Oliver Cromwell, the great English leader, offered many gifts to win the support of George Fox and his party, but failed.There are other phrases meaning the same thing as“apple-polishing”—“soft-soaping” or “buttering-up”. A gift is just one way to “soft-soap” somebody, or to “butter him up”. Another that is just as effective is flattery, giving someone high praise—telling him how good he looks, or how well he speaks, or how talented and wise he is.Endless are the ways of flattery. Who does not love to hear it? Only an unusual man can resist the thrill of being told how wonderful he is. In truth, flattery is good medicine for揭阳市2013年高中毕业班高考第二次模拟考试英语试题第8页 (共12页)most of us, who get so little of it.We need it to be more sure of ourselves. It cannot hurt unless we get carried away by it. But if we just lap it up for its food value and nourishment, as a cat laps up milk, then we can still remain true to ourselves.Sometimes, however, flattery will get you nothing from one who has had too much of it.A good example is the famous 12th century legend of King Canute of Denmark and England. The king got tired of listening to endless sickening flattery of his courtiers(朝臣). They overpraised him to the skies, as a man of limitless might.He decided to teach them a lesson. He took them to the seashore and sat down. Then he ordered the waves to stop coming in. The tide was too busy to listen to him. The king was satisfied. This might show his followers how weak his power was and how empty their flattery.41. Which of the following activities has nothing to do with “apple-polishing”?A. A boy tells his girlfriend how pretty she looks.B. An employee tells her boss how good he is at management.C. A knight is said to be of limitless power by his followers.D. A teacher praises her students for their talent and wisdom.42. What does the writer want to prove with Cromwell’s example?A. Everybody can be an apple-polisher.B. Cromwell was not a good apple-polisher.C. George Fox and his party were not apple-polishers.D. There are people who don’t like being apple-polished.43. Which of the following statements about flattery is true according to the author?A. Too much flattery can carry us away.B. Flattery is too empty to do people any good.C. Flattery can get you nothing but excessive(过度的) pride.D. Flattery is one of the ways to apple-polish people.44. Why did King Canute of Denmark and England take his followers to the seashore?A. Because he was sick of his normal life.B. Because he disliked being overpraised any more.C. Because he wanted them to realize how wise he was.D. Because he wanted them to see how weak he was as a king.揭阳市2013年高中毕业班高考第二次模拟考试英语试题第9页 (共12页)45. Who does the author think that flattery can do good to ?A. Those who are politicians or in high offices.B. Those who lack confidence.C. Those who are really excellent.D. Those who think highly of themselves.第二节信息匹配(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。