最新云南省高中英语学业水平考试真题

云南省2012-2013年7月普通高中学业水平考试

英语试卷

第Ⅰ卷（选择题 50分）

第二部分英语知识运用

第一节单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）

从下列ABCD四个选项中选出能填入空白处的正确答案。

21.—Mary, I had a wonderful time at your party last night.

—_____

A.With pleasure!

B. Why not?

C. Oh, you must be kidding.

D. I’m glad to hear that.

22. I had __supper at my friend’s last Sunday and ___food was so delicious.

A. a ; the

B./ ; /

C./ ; the

D. the; /

23. If our parents do everything for us children, we won’t learn to depend on ______.

A. them

C.themselves

D. ourselves

24. I'm sorry I didn't hear what you said. I ______the picture.

A. am looking at

B. looked at

C. has looked at

D. was looking at

25. The computer system ______suddenly when he was searching for information on the Internet.

A. broke down

B.broke out

C.broke up

D. broke in

26. It’s helpful to put children in a situation _______ they can see themselves differently.

A. that

B. when

C. where

D. which

27.We'll go camping this Saturday_____it rains.

A.since

B. if

C. unless

D. until

28. Trees on the hills can stop the rains from ______ away the soil.

A. to wash

B.washed

C. washes

D. washing

29. Please come to visit me whenever you____free.

A. are

B. were

C. will be

D. shall be

30. We have sent her an invitation letter, but I don’t know ______ she’ll accept it.

A. where

B.what

C. whether

D. which

31. You ______buy a gift, but you can if you want to.

A. can't

B. mustn't

C. won't

D. needn't

32. It was then _____I realized that I had made a mistake.

A. when

B.where

C.that

D.what

33. The girl standing there looks a bit _____to me. I wonder if I have seen her somewhere before.

A. similar

B. familiar

C. strange

D. friendly

34. —He speaks English so well!

—Hard to ______ he began to study it just half a year ago.

A.know

B.imagine

C. realize

D. find

35. —What about having a cup of tea some day?

—______.

A.Go ahead, please.

B. Good idea.

C. Me too.

D. Help yourself.

第二节完形填空（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）

阅读短文，根据短文内容从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳答案。

In the past, American mothers were at home to take care of their children during the day. However, many mothers are ___36___ now. More than half of the American women with young children have jobs outside the ___37___ .

American families ___38___ the children care problem in different ways. Some parents permit ___39___ children to stay at home alone after school. The parents must be sure the children, usually not younger than 10 years old, understand __40____ rules and can deal with emergencies. Other parents say they would ___41___ permit their children to be at home alone. They usually pay someone to take care of the ___42___.

Some parents in the U.S find their own way to reduce cost of child care. They join child care groups. Each person in the group ___43___ for the children of other group members at different times. Some parents ask local ___44___, schools and other social organizations to help offer activities for the children. These child care choices often cost little or no money. Many American parents, however, still ___45___ with the problem finding good child care at a reasonable price.

36. A. studying B. travelling C. shopping D.working

37. A. station B. bank C.house D. company

38. A. answer B. settle C. find D. explain

39. A. older B. younger C. sicker D. happier

40. A. traffic B. safety C. kitchen D. school

41. A. rather B. certainly C. always D. never

42. A. house B.neighbours C. animals D. children

43. A. cares B. sends C. asks D. pays

44. A. shops B. markets C. churches D. restaurants

45. A. enjoy B. discuss C. quarrel D. struggle

第三部分阅读理解（满分25分）

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For the visitors planning to pay a visit to Vancouver, Canada, here are some of its most popular places to visit that you won’t want to miss.

Capilano Suspension Bridge

Capilano Suspension Bridge is a great experience offered by British Columbia (BC). Located in North Vancouver, it’s just a drive away from Downtown. Aro und 450 feet long, and 230 feet high, its view of BC’s natural wonders will leave you speechless.

Canada Place

Canada Place is by far one of Vancouver’s most famous landmarks (地标). It is a combination of hotel, conference centers, and cruise ship terminals. With its amazing architecture, it is the city’s most attractive sight, and is sure to be a hot spot for tourists.

Science World

Science World, another of this city’s most well known architectural designs, is an exciting destination of scientific delights. Entertaining for both children and adults, this organization has found a new and interesting way to make science fun for all generations. It regularly exhibits educational movies on its huge IMAX theatre screen.

Gastown

Gastown is one of Vanvouver’s best preserved historical areas. With its cobblestone (鹅卵石) streets, it has a natural charm and is like a step back in time. Apart from its visual attraction, it has