浙江省届高三上学期第一次五校联考英语试题.docx

1、浙江省届高三上学期第一次五校联考英语试题2012学年浙江省第一次五校联考英语试题卷第I卷（选择题，共80分）第一部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节：单项填空（共20小题；每小题0.5分，满分10分）从A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项选项的标号涂黑。1. We dont think the experiment is _ failure. At least we have gained _ experience for future success.A. the; a B. a; / C. a; an D. the; the2. Sally,

2、 our monitor, was late for her class this morning. _? As far as I know, she never came late to class. A. How come B. What for C. So what D. Why not3. You dont go to that supermarket quite often, do you? No, I only go there _ because its too far away from my house. A. consequently B. constantly C. oc

3、casionally D. frequently4. Many people tried to leave the country, _ there was much violence and a serious shortage of food supply. A. where B. which C. that D. what5. The scientists hoped further research would lead to a better understanding of the disease, how _ spread, and what other factors migh

4、t be involved. A. they B. it C. one D. which6. _ in a branch of the tree _ a note which read Ill meet you at the School Gate. A. Sticking; was there B. Stick; was there C. To stick; was D. Stuck; was7. You can take the rest of the pie with you. _, I wish you would, since Im on a diet. A. On the othe

5、r hand B. As a matter of fact C. As a consequence D. In addition to it8. My wife _the night shift when my plane _. Thats why no one is to meet me at the airport today. A. will be working; arrives B. was working; arrived C. will have worked; has arrived D. is working; is arriving9. While working outd

6、oors, Linda was _ by the heat and fell to the ground, unconscious. A. astonished B. depressed C. overcome D. hit10.The drilling in Antarctica dragged on slowly because of lack of money, equipment breakdowns, environmental _ and severe cold. A. concerns B. assumption C. occupations D. ignorance11. Of

7、ten organized outdoors or at big venues _ their popularity, music festivals provide one day or even several days of non-stop entertainment. A. due to B. in spite of C. in honor of D. apart from12. With Hurricane Sandy _ the US east coast, Obama had to cancel Wednesdays campaign events in order to fo

8、cus on the rescue and response efforts for Sandy.A. approach B. approaching C. approached D. being approached13. _ I couldnt fully understand what he wanted to show in his paintings, I thought his works quite impressive. A. As B. Since C. If D. While14. Former Brazilian President Luiz Silva was_ Wed

9、nesday to be cancer-free, a year after doctors first detected a cancerous tumor in his throat.A. announced B. suspected C. confirmed D. removed15. Economic growth in the world remains weak throughout 2012 and it is hoped that it will _ gradually in 2013. A. break up B. make out C. work out D. pick u

10、p16. Red Sorghum was adapted from Mo Yans 1986 novel of the same name, _ to life a visual landscape of red sorghum and a fiery _ sun. A. brought; setting B. bringing; setting C. having brought; set D. bringing; set17. Wolves are very _: they can live in forests, on open plains, or in the snows of th

11、e Artic. A. adaptable B. adoptable C. available D. accessible18. Global Health officials have been closely monitoring a new virus related to SARS that is believed _ at least one person in Saudi Arabia. A. to kill B. to be killing C. to have killed D. kill19. I think thats unlikely to happen, but if

12、that _ occur, both Americas and Chinas interest would be severely damaged. A. should B. could C. would D. might20. Chinas reform and opening has been going on for _ is like about 30 years now and its really quite remarkable. A. that B. which C. what D. it第二节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从21

13、40各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项选项的标号涂黑。One day I was shopping in a small town in southern California. It was my 21 to be approached by a clerk whose personality clashed(冲突) with mine. He seemed most 22 and not at all concerned about my intended purchase. I bought 23 , and marched angrily out

14、of the store. My 24 toward that clerk and the entire establishment increased with each step.On the outside, standing by the parking lot, was a dark-skinned young man in his early twenties. His 25 brown eyes met and held mine, and in the next instant a beautiful, broad smile 26 his face. My attention

15、 was immediately arrested. The 27 power of that smile removed all 28 within me, and I found the muscles in my own face 29 responding. Beautiful day, isnt it? I remarked, in passing. Then, obeying an impulse(冲动), I 30 . I really owe you a debt of gratitude, I said softly.His smile deepened, 31 he mad

16、e no attempt to answer. A Mexican woman and two men were standing nearby. The woman 32 and eyed me inquiringly. Carlos, he does no speak English, she 33 . You want I should tell him something?In that moment I felt 34 . Carlos smile had made a big person of me. My friendliness and good 35 toward all

17、mankind stood ten feet tall.Yes, my reply was enthusiastic and sincere, Tell him what I said, Thank you! Thank you? The woman seemed slightly 36 .I gave her arm a friendly pat 37 I turned to leave. Just tell him that, I insisted. Hell understand. I am sure!Oh, what a smile can 38 ! Although I have n

18、ever seen that young man again, I shall never forget the lesson he taught me that morning. 39 , I became smile-conscious, and I practice the 40 diligently, anywhere and everywhere, with everybody.21. A. misfortune B. luck C. opportunity D. burden22. A. helpful B. hardworking C. uncertain D. unfriend

19、ly 23. A. something B. nothing C. everything D. anything 24. A. attitude B. walk C. approach D. anger25. A. blank B. painful C. expressive D. critical26. A. covered B. twisted C. spread D. wiped27. A. magic B. shocking C. evil D. dragging28. A. happiness B. excitement C. bitterness D. sorrow29. A. u

20、nwillingly B. happily C. merely D. slightly30. A. turned back B. looked ahead C. cut in D. went away31. A. and B. for C. but D. so32. A. showed off B. stepped forward C. marched on D. passed by33. A. hesitated B. volunteered C. responded D. begged34. A. ignored B. involved C. transformed D. absorbed

21、35. A. power B. mind C. fortune D. will36. A. frightened B. frustrated C. discouraged D. confused 37. A. while B. as C. since D. after38. A. operate B. run C. do D. attract39. A. From that day on B. Since then C. Every now and then D. Up till now40. A. kindness B. art C. work D. expression第二部分：阅读理解（

22、第一节20小题，第二节5小题；每小题2分，满分50分）第1节：阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项选项的标号涂黑。A Have you ever gone to work to find that one of your coworkers is coughing and sneezing all day long? You do your best to keep a safe distance and wonder: Why did he or she come to work when they were ill? The realit

23、y for many Americans is that they do not have enough paid sick time each year to afford them the luxury of staying home because they dont feel well. This problem doesnt just affect the working employees who are sick，though. In an article by James Warren for Bloomberg Business Week, a second-grade sc

24、hool teacher, Stilli Klikizos shares about the sick children that must stay in school all day long because their parents cant get off work to come and get them. In the past school year, she had several children who were unable to be picked up at school who were later diagnosed with H1N1. There is a

25、movement called the Healthy Families Act in Congress that would change this situation for many Americans. The Healthy Family Act would require employers with 15 or more employees to provide 7 paid sick days a year for their workers. These days could be used not only for days when the worker is sick,

26、 but the time can also be used when caring for others, or going to routine doctors appointments. Those who are against the Act argue that many businesses are struggling to make ends meet owing to recession (经济衰退), and point out that this is the wrong time to force employers to add an additional expe

27、nse. Those who support the Healthy Families Act say that our nation cant afford to not take these measures. When an individual goes to work sick, they are possibly infecting their coworkers, clients and customers. According to a report by Katie Couric on the CBS evening news, three fourths of low wa

28、ge earners get docked when they are sick. Those individuals include daycare workers and restaurant workers, whose health can affect the health of many. 41. Why do many Americans still come to work when they are sick? A. They often ignore the illness if not serious. B. They work in high spirits. C. T

29、he cost of staying home is great. D. The cost of medical treatment is high. 42. In the article mentioned in this passage, James Warren intends to say _. A. children need more thoughtful and considerate care B. teachers are responsible for taking good care of children at school C. parents shouldnt le

30、ave the sick children at school D. adults not having enough paid sick time may be bad for children43. According to the Healthy Families Act, _. A. all the employers are required to provide 7 paid sick days a year for their workers B. the employees can use the paid sick days to take care of their sic

31、k children C. the employees could demand their companies pay for their medical bills D. the employees can use the paid sick days to take a trip so as to relax themselves.44. Why are some people against the Healthy Families Act? A. Many companies financial situations are not so good due to the recession. B. Companies have no such duty to provide paid sick time. C. The nation cant afford to