2014广州一模英语试题&答案

广州市2014届普通高中毕业班综合测试（英语）

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）

In America, if you are invited to a wedding, baby shower, bar mitzvah(成年礼)or other celebrations, you're expected to bring a gift. Usually, it should be modest in 1 , about$25.

For a wedding, the bride will often have "registered" a list of gifts at a local department store, indicating the items she 2 ．When you buy a registered item, tell the store that you're doing this, so the couple doesn't receive the 3 gift twice. For a baby shower, bring a gift 4 for a newborn baby. For a bar mitzvah, bring a gift appropriate for a 13-year-old boy. Because they are such important occasions, gifts for bar mitzvahs tend to be more 5 , for example, a gold-plated pen. 6 the pen by carving the boy's full name will be appreciated.

If you wish to give a gift to American friends, choose something that is 7 to your country. It needn't be valuable or 8 , just typical of your homeland. 9 include a book about your country, an inexpensive souvenir, or something else that reflects your 10 .Young children who like collecting will probably be very 11 with a set of your country's coins or stamps. Items that are 12 in your country but difficult to find abroad are also good.

If staying with an American family, a good way of expressing your thanks is to take them to a form of 13 , such as a basketball game or a concert.

When giving gifts to a business acquaintance, don't give anything too personal, 14 to a woman. A scarf or a hat is ok, but other types of 15 are not. Something appropriate for the office is best.

1. A. size B. value C. weight D. appearance

2. A. prefers B. owns C. uses D. imagines

3. A. first B. best C. same D. similar

4. A. general B. suitable C. demanding D. expensive

5. A. modest B. cheerful C. normal D. formal

6. A. Personalizing B. Replacing C. Designing D. Changing

7. A. convenient B. appropriate C. unique D. beneficial

8. A. colorful B. rare C. heavy D. nice

9. A. Opportunities B. Expectations C. Inventions D. Possibilities

10. A. character B. interest C. culture D. progress

11. A. annoyed B. impressed C. amused D. puzzled

12. A. limited B. banned C. common D. priceless

13. A. education B. discussion C. exercise D. entertainment

14. A. directly B. especially C. merely D. deliberately

15. A. clothing B. perfume C. jewelry D. equipment

笫二节语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）

While thousands of college students headed for warm climates to enjoy sun and fun during their week off from classes, seven local students had other plans.

The Northern Essex Community College( NECC) students and one of their teachers spent part of their spring break in New York City, helping repair an area 16. (destroy) by the hurricane.

“I wanted to see for myself what happened,” said Terry. “I couldn't imagine 17. it is like to lose your home and everything that you know and the 18. (power) effect the