山西省平遥县高三英语质检试题.docx

1、山西省平遥县高三英语质检试题平遥县2012年4月高三质检英 语 试 题（文理科）本试卷满分150 分；考试时间100分钟； 第一卷第一部分 英语知识运用 （共两节，满分55分）第一节 单项填空 (共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分) 从A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 1. I was going to pay a visit to _ Einsteins when _ Mr Green called me up, who I didnt know at all.A. the; the B. an; the C. the; a D. an; a

2、2. I think this pair of shoes goes well with your suit. They look great _ you. A. with B. on C. in D. at3. These visitors had to _ at this small and simple hotel for the night because the big hotels were full in the busy season. A. call up B. pick up C. put up D. make up4. -Its the computer room! So

3、 you _ know smoking is not allowed here. -Oh, sorry. A. must B. can C. may D. need5. -I could have arrived much earlier, but I _ in the traffic. -What a pity! A. would be caught B. was caught C. has been caught D. had been caught6. Drought continues to annoy many parts of China, with tens of thousan

4、ds _ water shortages and millions of others _. A. suffering; affecting B. suffering; affected C. suffered; affected D. to suffer; affecting7. Dell computer is of good quality. If it _ break within the first year, we would repair it at our expense. A. would B. should C. could D. might8. -Hi, Bob, are

5、 you going to attend tomorrows conference? -Oh, Im afraid not, _ invited too. A. even if B. as if C. as D. since9. -What happened to the runner? -Her energy _ just after she crossed the finish line of the 20,000-meter race walk. A. gave off B. gave in C. gave up D. gave out10. It is widely believed

6、that learning how to read should mean a focus of attention on the meaning _ the language of the text. A. other than B. or rather C. rather than D. or else11. You cant expect the reward to be _ to the effort; the process of learning is more important. A. suitable B. related C. similar D. equal12. I d

7、ont think she had any idea _ she would end up when she began the novel. A. where B. what C. that D. which13. -Hey! Here is a message on my cell phone, telling me to send money to -Delete it! Its a trick. Many a person _ by such tricks. A. has been cheated B. have been cheated C. were cheated D. was

8、cheated14. -Look, the paint is starting to come off _ the wall is damp. -Well, wed better have the wall repainted some day. A. when B. where C. if D. once15. The woman pulled her hat low down _ her eyes in order not to be recognized by the angry crowds. A. under B. below C. on D. over第二节 完形填空（共20小题；

9、每小题2分，满分40分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 It was an early August night. The heat was stifling(令人窒息) even with 16 on as I tried to sleep. I awoke early, wiped the 17 from my forehead, and took my dog out for his morning walk. The maple tree in my backyard kept a quiet wa

10、tch on the rising 18 . As I walked over to it I was 19 to see the first red leaf of the year below it. I 20 picked up the red leaf and smiled. In hot summer it 21 the coming fall. It was leading the way to a(n) 22 that would soon take place. I could feel the cool wind. I could see the trees 23 with

11、thousands of red and yellow leaves. I could see the forests and mountains here 24 by Heavens own hand. I could feel the joy of a beautiful autumn 25 in my soul. I took the 26 into my home so I could see it every day. It reminds me that there is a red leaf in all of us just 27 to come out. It reminds

12、 me that on the hottest summer day and 28 winter night we can still share our 29 and joy with others. It reminds me that our purpose is to add 30 to the sometimes grey world around us. I only wish that I were the first leaf of fall instead of such a 31 changer myself. Whether you change early or lat

13、e isnt important, 32 . What is important is that you shine today. What 33 is that you make this world a better place. Show your smile and give a hug. Feed the 34 and visit the lonely. Care for the hurting and 35 the crying. Show others just how much you love them. Then your soul will glow(发光) like t

14、he leaves of Heaven. A B C D16. light TV fan radio17. water sweat dirt rain18. fog moon star sun19. surprised disappointed confused embarrassed20. secretly gently hurriedly suddenly21. signaled showed represented equaled22. advance reform success change23. equipped fixed covered filled24. ruined cre

15、ated controlled painted25. awakening dying gathering disappearing26. dog leaf flower creature27. struggling competing waiting hesitating28. darkest loneliest saddest coldest29. sorrow love interests troubles30. colors lights flavors sounds31. quick late hard strange32. otherwise besides however anyw

16、ay33. works matters helps exists34. old thirsty weak hungry35. comfort beat save instruct第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分60分）第一节（共15小题；每小题3分，满分45分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。APart-time Front Desk PositionKirchoff, Inc. , a book development company, is looking for a part-time front desk office wo

17、rker. This position is perfect for a person who is cheerful, dependable，and pleasant to work with. Also, you should be able to welcome guests, redirect phone calls, and take messages. More importantly, you can stay cool under pressure. You are expected to work 5:00 6:00 pm weekdays. You need to fill

18、 in some forms if you are interested.Forms can be collected atKirchoff, Inc.866 United Nations Plaza, # 525New York，NY 10017Important Points to Remember When Swimming Wait at least an hour after meals. Follow the advice of lifeguards. Dont dive into unknown waters. Always swim in line with the shore

19、. Find out at the seaside when and where it is safe to swim. Dont use floating toys on the water. Wind can easily sweep them out to sea. Get out of the water if you feel tired or cold. Cold can kill even strong swimmers.Help Telephone: 212 543 5902Atlantic City Beach Office Arrive on time.Introduce

20、yourself in a polite manner.Read company materials while you wait.Have a firm handshake.Listen.Use body language to show interest.Smile and nod to the interviewer.Ask about the next thing you should do.Thank the interviewer.Write a thank-you letter to anyone you have spoken to.For more information,

21、please visit 368 Cooper Square，New York. NY 1000836. What does a person need most to be fit for the one-hour weekday job?A. He should be cheerful, dependable, and easy going.B. He has to work from Monday to Friday.C. He can remain calm in a difficult situation.D. He can welcome guests and deal with

22、phone calls.37. According to the above information, what is the right thing to do when you swim?A. To keep close to the beach. B. To dive into unknown waters.C. To use floating toys on the water. D. To swim soon after lunch.38. The best title for the last piece of information would be _. A. Tips on

23、Showing Interest in a Job B. Steps to a Successful InterviewC. Advice on Introducing Yourself PolitelyD. Rules of Body Language in an InterviewBSquirrels often communicate with whistles, chirps and chucks, which sound like the word “chuck” Whistles and chirps are like the sounds that many birds make

24、Now scientists have translated some of their squirrel-speak Hare, a professor of zoology at the University of Maniloha in Winnipeg, and his team managed to record squirrels alarm callsThe researchers studied the sounds and then played them back to 60 wild squirrels, which the scientists approached i

25、ndividually with a video recorder to capture（抓拍）their responsesSome squirrels lifted their heads up and became alert（警惕的）Creatures that were more frightened simply ran for their lives and dived into caves In effect then, whistles that mix with chucks say theres an enemy of average threat thats here,

26、 and whistles without chucks say theres an enemy of seemingly average threat around here somewhere, while pure chirps say, Im hiding here because theres an immediate danger Hare told Discovery News Hare and some other researchers believe such sounds are part of an advanced language that develops jus

27、t as all other communication systems Although squirrels risk their lives when they call out to warn others of threats, other squirrels might admire this behavior, thus increasingly the callers social status, like humans who look up to heroes. Hare added that other animals, such as birds, probably un

28、derstand at least some squirrel language, since they also may benefit from the alarm calls. In fact, another Canadian study found that deep-voiced, black-capped chickadees have their own language tooAccording to certain research, there are a lot of tidings in chickadees calls, such as directing fell

29、ows activities, keeping in contact between mates, and raising alarms While chickadees and other birds are often welcomed into gardens by homeowners, squirrels are frequently viewed as pests（害兽）. Hare wishes a greater understanding of the complex social lives and communication systems of squirrels wi

30、ll provide “hope that humans will gain a greater appreciation and stop doing harm to these animals”.39The text mainly talks about Athe study on the language of squirrels Bthe comparison between squirrels and chickadees Cthe calling for the protection of squirrels Dthe ways for squirrels to escape from their enemies40If a squirrel is in a very dangerous situation, it would probably make _ Awhistles with chucks Bpure chirps Cwhistles without chucks Drepeated chucks41The underlined word “tidings” in paragraph 6 probably means _ Adifficulties Bpoises Cmessages Dlanguages42What can be l