广东省东莞市第一中学、松山湖中学2012届高三上学期12月月考英语试题（无答案doc.doc

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东莞市第一中学、松山湖中学2012届高三上学期12月月考英语试题 2011.12
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各题所给出的A、B、C和D 项 中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
It was one of the hottest days of the dry season. We had not seen 1 in almost a month. The crops were 2 . Every day, my husband and his brothers would go about the hard 3 of trying to get water to the fields. If we didn’t see the rain soon, we would 4 everything.
It was on this day that I learned the lesson of sharing and 5 a miracle. I was making lunch when I saw six-year-old son, Billy, walking towards the woods, trying to be as 6 as possible. Minutes after he disappeared into the 7 , he ran out towards the house. He kept doing this for about an hour. Finally I decided to 8 him.
He was 9 both hands in front of him as he walked, being very 10 not to spill the water. Then I saw a tiny deer lying on the ground, 11 suffering from dehydration(脱水), lift its head with great 12 to lap up(舔食) the water in my boy’s hands.
When the water was 13 , Billy stood up and ran back to the house. I was there in front of him. His eyes just filled with 14 , saying, “I’m not wasting water.” I hugged him tightly.
As my tears hit the ground, they were suddenly joined by more drops. It was raining.
Some will probably see this as a(n) _ 15 . But I think the rain that came that day saved our farm, just like actions of one little boy saved another.
1. A. cloud
B. rain
C. water
D. fog
2. A. dying
B. growing
C. falling
D. changing
3. A. situation
B. belief
C. conclusion
D. process
4. A. remove
B. lose
C. sell
D. throw
5. A. attempted
B. inspected
C. witnessed
D. announced
6. A. patient
B. gentle
C. cheerful
D. steady
7. A. woods
B. corner
C. crowds
D. house
8. A. catch
B. follow
C. describe
D. ask
9. A. opening
B. crossing
C. cupping
D. shaking
10. A. practical
B. funny
C. familiar
D. careful
11. A. gradually
B. naturally
C. obviously
D. suddenly
12. A. effort
B. power
C. hope
D. mind
13. A. spilt
B. gone
C. bad
D. cold
14. A. joy
B. sympathy
C. tears
D. courage
15. A. coincidence
B. cooperation
C. agreement
D. occurrence

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，并将答案替那些在答题卡标号为16-25的相应位置上。
It's easy to take your hearing for granted until it's too late.
With the wide 16 _(popular) of digital entertainment products, it is not uncommon to see people wearing headphones and listening to music 17 running in the park or using public transport. And the volume is often so loud that people around 18 can hear the music as well.
However, doctors warn that such behavior can 19 _(potential) damage their hearing. "In noisy places, people tend 20 _(turn) the volume up to get the same clarity of sound. Unfortunately, that can damage the hearing 21 people being aware of it," said Feng Yongfeng, chief ENT physician at Beijing Tian'an Hospital.
After Spring Festival, the hospital witnessed 22 slight increase in the number of teenagers coming in with hearing problems, 23 Feng attributed to them wearing headphones at home for long periods during the holiday. Feng said both in-ear and overhead headphones can harm the ears and 24 (advise) against using them for long periods. He said if you do use headphones it is worth 25 (invest) in the highest quality you can afford.

II 阅读理解 （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）
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。
A
It was 1976. Sarah was 39 years old and a single parent. Two years before she was a married woman whose routine was doing the household chores and looking after her children. Things changed when her husband deserted them. She became a very unhappy, angry woman. She couldn’t see any way out of her predicament(困境). With only three years of schooling, the only thing she could do involved physical labor.
She didn’t know how her future as a single parent would turn out, but she set out to do something and then did it. She fought for child support from her ex-husband and applied for scholarships for her children. She was the breadwinner, the counselor(顾问)and, most of all, a mother to her children.
She put in a lot of effort and was determined to see things through. The pain, misery and uncertainty made her wiser. She slowly picked herself up and got involved in activities that stopped her from feeling sorry for herself.
She will celebrate her 72nd birthday this year and she has fulfilled her dream and her responsibility. It was not to make money or to become rich. Her desire was to provide the best she could for her children as a single mother. She succeeded. The most wonderful thing is having her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren gather together during family parties.
26. Sarah could only do physical labor because of her __________.
A. little experience B. limited education
C. poor languages D. old age
27. After being deserted, Sarah’s main responsibility was to __________.
A. do daily washing for others B. do the housework as usual
C. bring up her children well D. fight for child support from her ex-husband
28. What can we infer from the third paragraph?
A. Sarah never felt tired after working each day.
B. Sarah was very satisfied with her life at that time.
C. Sarah sometimes felt like giving up the struggle.
D. Sarah complained a lot about her heavy burden.
29. Which word can best describe Sarah?
A. Brave B. Clever C. Strict D. Determined
30. What would be the best title for the text?
A. Sarah: A successful Single Mother
B. Sarah: Tired and Unhappy
C. A Single Mother: Alone, But Not Lonely
D. Sarah: Now a Great Grandmother

B
Air traffic controllers in the US have been advised to take a 26-minute nap(小睡)， after a series of accidents involving workers falling asleep. Now the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is calling for “controlled naps” during night shifts(夜班). NTSB member, Mark Rosekind, said that a 26-minute nap would improve performance by 34%. He believes that the aviation(航空) industry，other professions such as those that involve driving and operating machinery, also carry obvious risks.
But other experts doubt whether 26 minutes is the appropriate nap time. It’s a bit too long and there is a risk that you will fall into a deep sleep, says Jim Horne, director of the Sleep Research Council. He said, “ A nap of about 15 minutes is best; once you get beyond 20 minutes, you risk going into a deep sleep and you can be much more tired when you wake up. Therefore, we suggest that a nap be combined with a cup of coffee so that you can enjoy an effective sleep before the caffeine (咖啡因) takes effect in about 20 minutes. However, this method only works on those who have had a poor night’s sleep. If you haven’t had a wink of sleep the night before, this method won’t be enough to refresh you.
Health writer Linda Wasmer Andrews also believes that 26 minutes is too long. She says a nap between 10 to 20 minutes is enough, and that the timing of the nap is also important. Putting your head down too early means your body may not be ready to sleep yet, but a nap that is too late in the day might make it harder to fall asleep at night. Early in the afternoon is often the best time, from 1 pm to 3 pm, when people experience a post-lunch decrease in energy.
31. What is the passage mainly about?
A. People who need a nap. B. The reason why people need a nap.
C. When people take a nap. D. How long a nap should last.
32. Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A. People who work at night need a nap.
B. Air traffic controllers hope they can take a nap.
C. Caffeine makes people awake about 20 minutes later.
D. For some professions, a nap can reduce the occurrence of accidents.
33. Jim Horne thinks that a 26-minute nap is not appropriate because _________.
A. it’s a little bit long for people who didn’t sleep the night before
B. people risk going into a deep sleep beyond 20 minutes and feeling more tired
C. people who have had a poor sleep need more nap time
D. only with caffeine do people feel fresh after a 26-minute nap
34. According to Linda Wasmer Andrews, _________.
A. 2 pm is an appropriate time for a nap
B. people’s energy will increase after lunch
C. your body is ready to sleep early in the day
D. a late nap may keep you awake for the whole night
35. You can most probably read this article in a __________.
A. science newspaper B. book review
C. newspaper D. history book

C
Besides, you may notice that the organic food is more expensive. In fact, organic food often costs 50% to 100% more than similar brands of conventionally grown food.
Keep in mind that organic food is a big business. It is not usually about buying from a small local farm any more. In fact, many smaller organic food companies have been bought out by large multinational food companies. Becoming a big business has meant that some organic foods and their ingredients are in short supply. Thus some unscrupulous people are cheating the organic rules. Many experts feel that big business and organic farming may not mix.
Organic food is an option for those parents who want it, and you may also choose to buy other conventionally grown food. But Consumer Reports points out that “It’s worth paying more for organic apples, peaches, milk, and beef. This can help you avoid chemicals found in the conventionally produced foods.”
The best way to make sure you are buying organic food may be to grow it on your own or buy it from a local farm. And you can find it by searching at Local Harvest or by visiting your local farmers’ market.
36. Which is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. Organic food is usually more expensive.
B. You can buy organic food from a local farm.
C. Organic food has many benefits for children.
D. Big companies may not sell organic food.
37. How does the USDA make sure the food is organic?
A. They send staff to visit the organic farms.
B. They judge organic food by its price.
C. They force farmers to grow organic food.
D. They grow the organic food on farms themselves.
38. Which of the following words can replace the underlined word “unscrupulous” in the fourth paragraph?
A. Stupid B. Rude C. Careless D. Dishonest
39. The passage mainly talks about __________.
A. what organic food is
B. where organic food comes from
C. why people prefer organic food to conventional food
D. how to make sure you are buying real organic food
40. We may read this passage probably in the __________ section of a newspaper.
A. health B. fashion C. science D. business

D
In most sporting disciplines, the age of 26 is regarded as, politely, being on the more mature side. However, it is not so in curling (冰壶运动)，where the steady hands and rich experience of the older players often prove decisive on the ice. With an average age of 26, the Chinese women’s curling team showed youth is not necessarily an obstacle(障碍) on the road to success.
In the Winter Olympic Games, the Chinese women bounced back from a semifinal loss to the present champion Sweden to earn a bronze medal, beating Switzerland 12-6 in a shortened eight-end match.
It was China’s first Winter Olympic medal in a team event.
“I think our young ages have worked for and against us,” said the team leader Wang Bingyu. “As we are young, we are full of fighting spirit but, on the other hand, we are not mature enough to handle all the situations and we are not always calm. Sometimes we think too simply. At these games we have learned so much and we are more mature now.”
The sport of curling started in Scotland in the 16th century. In this sport, players slide a heavily-polished stone down the ice towards the target—known as the “house”. It did not come to China until 1995, when a group of curling experts from Japan and Canada provided training and equipment.
The Chinese national team was formed in 2000 but there are only about 100 players in the country and most of them are young.
Despite that, the team has managed to make quick progress on the world stage.
“We have been together for several years… not very long. So we have to thank our family and curling fans in China. A lot of people have shown such kindness and we were glad to be able to reward them with our performance,” second thrower Yue Qingshuang said.
41. What plays an important role in the sport of curling?
A. Players’ weights. B. Players’ experience.
C. Players’ height. D. Players’ spirit.
42. What can we conclude from Wang Bingyu’s word’s?
A. Being young has many advantages.
B. Being young has brought them a lot of trouble.
C. Being young means they always think in a simple way.
D. Being young has both advantages and disadvantages.
43. When did the curling sport come to China?
A. 100 years ago. B. 16 years ago. C. 10 years ago. D. 5 years ago.
44. Which of the following words can best describe Yue Qingshuang according to what she said?
A. Disappointed. B. Surprised. C. Worried D. Grateful.
45. Which of the following is the best title of this passage?
A. Chinese women’s curling team earn a bronze medal.
B. Chinese women curlers are younger than other players.
C. The development of a new sport—curling.
D. The Winter Olympic Games.
第二节 信息匹配（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
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