1、2012 高考重庆卷英语试卷与答案解析2012 年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试(重庆卷)英语试题卷二、英语知识运用(共两节,满分 45 分)第一节 单项填空(共 15 小题;每小题 1 分,满分 15 分)请从 A、B、C、D 四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该选项标号涂黑。例:A computer can only do _you have instructed it to do.A.how B. after C.what D.when答案是 C.21.-John,when shall we meeet again,Thursday or Friday?-_.Ill
2、be off to london then.A.Either B.Neither C.Both D.None22.-kevin,you look worried.Anything wrong?-Well, I_a test and Im waiting for the result.A.will take B.took C.had taken D.take23._to work overtime that evening,I missed a wonderful film.A.Having been asked B.To ask C.Having asked D.To be asked24.S
3、am has been appointed _ manager of the engineering department to take _ p;ace of George.A./,/ B.the,/ C the the D./, the25.-_you interrupt now? Cant you see Im on the phone?-Sorry Sir, but its urgent.A.Can B.Should C.Must D.Would26.-The Modern Art Exhibition in the City Museum has been cancelled.-Oh
4、,no!_.A.Its a pity B.Tt doesnt matter C.I knew it already D.Its not interesting at all27.Food stupplies in the flood-stricken area_.We must act immediately before theres left.A.have run out B.are running outC.have been run out D.are being run out28.Were having a meeting in half an hour.The decision_
5、at the meeting will inf the future of our company.A.to be made B.being madeC.made D.having been made29.Sales director is a position_commuincation ability is just as importane as salesA.which B.thatC.when D.where30.Coach,can I continue with the training?A.unitil B.beforeC.to consider D.unless31.Befor
6、e you quit your job, _how your family would feel about your decision.A.consider B.consideringC.to consider D.considered32.It was 80 years before Christopher Columbus crossed the Atlantic_Zheng sailed to East AfricaA.when B.thatC.after D.since33.The headmaster will not permit the change in the course
7、,nor_it a thought.A.does he even given B.he even givesC.whether D.he will even given34.Evdence has been found through years of study_childrens early sleeping problem likely to continue when they grow up.A.why B.howC.whether D.that35.Look,here comes your dream girl. Invite her to dance._What if she r
8、efuses me?A.I dont know B.Why me?C.With pleasure D.So what?第二节 完形填空(共 20 小题;每小题 1.5 分,满分 30 分)请阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从 36-55 各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C 、 D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该选项的标号涂黑。I became a gardener when I was twelve. My early_36_of gardening may not have originat from my love for nature.It was to _37_my parents.At
9、 that time,we had a big yard in which a beautiful maple tree stood.But my mother often looked with _38_at this work of natural art. Those golden leaves seemed like tons of rubbish her,“something else to _39_!”Seeing the neighbors busy with gardening,my father ever thougth it a waste of time.At that
10、age,I always did something_40_to whatever my parents did! If gardening were something they found_41_,I would plant a garden!I planted some lily(百合花)seeds in the yard.But they failed to _42_.I continued to sunflower seeds and roses,Wild _43_joy,I found the first rose bloom(开花).One by one, the flowers
11、 bloomed their heads off._44_,I was touched by this land of wonder._45_,my parents showed no interest in my garden.My father even_46_at me because found it was _47_to move around my garden to the driveway.To my mothers _48_,I put her vase my real roses which,in her eyes,were simply weeds_49_flowers.
12、Regardless of their _50_,I kept on planting my garden and _51_to enjoy the pleasure gardening.Plants make such good companions:they breathe,they bloom,they_52_to care and love.It has been many years since I made my first garden out of my desire to _53_my parent .Today I become known as Mrs.Greenthum
13、bs,teaching gardening and hosting a gardening show which makes my parents feel very_54_.And now I could say it is my affection for_55_they makes me a real gardener.36.A.memory B.dream C.intention D.design37.A.please B.change C.help D.annoy38.A.doubt B.appreciation C.surprise D.excitement39.A.collect
14、 up B.care about C.clean up D.come in40.A.equal B.similar C.superior D.opposite41.A.painful B.valuable C.upsetting D.interesting42.A.come up B.break out C.hold on D.get through43.A.to B.with C.in D.by44.A.Luckily B.Cheerfully C.Regularly D.Eventually请听第 9 段材料,回答第 15 至 17 题。15. When does the conversa
15、tion most probably take place?A. On MondayB. On WednesdayC. On Saturday16. What kind of food might the woman have tonight?A. ItalianB. French foodC. Japanese food17. How many people will go for dinner?A. ThreeB. SixC. Eight第三节(共 3 个小题;每小题 1.5 分,满分 4.5 分)请听下面一段独白,用所听到的独白中的词或数填空,每空限填一个词或一个数。填入内容要写在答题卡
16、相应的位置上。在听本段独白前,你将有时间阅读各小题,每小题 5 秒,听完后,各小题给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。本段独白读两遍。请听第 10 段材料,回答第 18 至第 20 题。Timetable of a Radio StationTime ProgramRadio Four 7:30 18Radio Three 7:30 ConcertRadio Two 8:00 19MatchRadio One 10:00 NewsRadio One 20 TravelFrom the upstairs window,I watched my parents rush out to the car. I
17、had never seen them happy.And I was also full of joy.What a wonderful day!My baby doll would be home.I downstairs. My sccks still hung there flat.But I knew they were not empty; they were filled w love!56. what happened to the author on September 11 1958 ?A He got a baby brother B He got a C hristma
18、s gift C He became four yesrs old D He received a doll 57.What does the anderlined word“ominous”in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A.Impossible.B.BoringC.DifficultD.Fearful58.Which word can best describe the feeling of the father when Christrmas was coming?A.Excitement.B.Happiness.C.Sadness.D.Disappointme
19、nt.59.What is the passage mainly about ?A A sad Christmas day B Life with a lovely baby C.A special Christmas gift.D.Memories of a happy family.BTop lists are lecturing people on everything from“100 books to read “.Arent you just tired of being told what to do with your time?Now you have a list to e
20、nd all lists!Take a look at the following two examples from the list of “101 things not to do“:Swim with Dolphins(海豚)?Swimming with dolphins is one of the worlds most profitable tourist activities.However, every dolphin will welcome having their busy ,tiring day interrupted by tourists screaming pus
21、hing around them in the water.Worse yet,when dolphins get too near to the boats loaded tourists, they could get caught up in ropes and killed by propellers(螺旋桨).Heres a little secret. Dolphins look like smiling at you, but actually theyre just opening mouths.Go to See the Mona Lisa?There must be som
22、ething about the mysterious(神秘的)smile. The 6 million people who the lady in the Louvre every year cant all be wrong,after all. But they can be quite anno standing in front of you, holding up their cameras to prevent you from seeing anything.In fact hard for you to see the painting clearly because yo
23、u have to stay away from it for security read. After queuing for hours, many tourists can remain in front of the painting only for 15 secor most.If the mysterious lady in the picture knew her fate, she wouldnt just be smiling, she laughing.So, still long to see the Mona Lisa? If you want to find out
24、 more about the list, read 101 Tings NOT to Do Before You Die. Visit www.not2dobeforeidie.co.uk and buy the book at a 20 disc.60.According to the passage,swimming with dolphins_.A.is the worlds most popular tourist activityB.gives fun to both tourists and dolphinsC.will make tourists busy and tiredD
25、.can cause danger to dolphins61.what does the author think about going to see the Mona Lisa?A.Tt is wrong to go and see the mysterious smile.B.It is not as satisfying as expected.C.Fifteen seconds in front of the painting is enough.D.Queuing for hours is worthwhile.62.The list of “101 things not to
26、do”is made most probably because its author_.A.thinks it boring to do the things suggested by other listsB.believes other lists are not humorous enoughC.intends to persuade people to read more listsD.wants to provide a list different from other lists63.What is the main purpose of the passage?A.To ad
27、vertise a bookB.To introduce a website C.To comment on popular listsD.To recommend tourist activities.There is no better way to enjoy Scottish traditions than going fishing and tasting a little whisky(威士忌)at a quiet place like the Inverlochy Castle. When Queen Victoria visited the in 1873 she wrote
28、in her diary, “I never saw a lovelier spot ,” And she didnt even go fishing.Scotland is not easily defined. In certain moments, this quiet land of lakes and grass mountains changes before your very eyes. When evening gently sweeps the hillside into orange ,the rivers, teeming with fish, can turn int
29、o streams of gold . As you settle down with just a people and a basket on the bank of River Orchy, near the Inverlochy castle , any frustration will float away as gently as the circling water. Its just you and purple , pink ,white flowers, a perfect harmony . If you are a new comer to fishing, Learn
30、ing the basics form a fishing leave you with a lifetimes fun. Four many, fishing is more than a sport; it is an artScotland offers interesting place where you can rest after a long days fishing. Set wild mountain and hidden behind woodland , the beautiful Inverlochy Castle Hotel below the a perfect
31、place to see the beauty of Scotlands mountains . Ben Nevis is the highest of mountains , and reaching its 1342-metre top is a challenge . But its not just what goes matters; what comes down is unique . More than 900 metres high, on the mountains north an all-important source of pure water. Its name
32、comes form the Gaelic language “usqueb “water of life”; And it is the single most important ingredient(原料) in scotlands best know whisky.64.The story of Queen Victoria is to show that _.A.the queen is rich in tour experienceB.the Castle is a good place to go in ScotlandC.tasting whisky is better tha
33、n going fishingD.1873 is a special year for the queen65.How is Paragraph 2 mainly developed?A.By giving descriptions.B.By follweing time order.C.By analyzing causes.D.By making comparisons.66.What is Ben Nevis special for?A.The Inverlochy Castle Hotel.B.The beauty of its surroundings.C.The water fro
34、m the mountain.D.The challenge up to its top.67.Waht is the main purpose of the passage?A.To introduce Scottish traditions to tourists.B.To show the attractions of Scotland to readers.C.To explore geographical characteristics of Scotland.DTo take the apple as a forbidden fruit is the most unlikely s
35、trory the Christians(基督教徒)ever cooked up. For them, the forbidden fruit from Eden is evil(邪恶的).So when Colu brought the tomato back from South America, a land mistakenly considered to be eden, ever jumped to be the obvious conclusion.Wrongly taken as the apple of Eden, the tomato was shut o the door
36、 of Europeans.What made it particularly terrifying was its similarity to the mandrake,a plant that was the to have come from Hell (地狱).What earned the plant its awful reputation was its roots w looked like a dried-up human body occupied by evil spirits.Tough the tomato and the man were quite differe
37、nt except that both had bright red or yellow fruit, the general population consio them one and the same, to terrible to touch.Cautious Europeans long ignored the tomato, and until the early 1700s most of the We people continued to drag their feet. In the 1880s, the daughter of a well-known plant exp
38、ert that the most interestinig part of an afternoon tea at her fathers house had been the “introduction this wonderful new fruit-or is it a vegetable?”As late as the twentieth century some writers classed tomatoes with mandrakes as an”evil fruit”.But in the end tomatoes carried the day. The hero of
39、the tomato was an American named R Johnson,and when he was publicly going to eat the tomato in 1820,people journeyed for hun of miles to watch him drop dead.”Wha are you afraid of?”he shouted.”Ill show you fools these things are good to eat!” Then he bit into the tomato.Some people fainted. But he s
40、ur and,according to a local story,set up a tomato-canning factory.68. The tomato was shut out of the door of early Europeans mainly because _.A it made Christive evil B it was the apple of Eden C it came from a forbidden landD it was religiously unacceptable 69. What can we infer the underlined part
41、 in Paragraph 3 ?A The process of ignoring the tomato slowed down B There was little pregress in the study of the tomato C The tomato was still refused in most western countries D Most western people continued to get rid of the tomato 70. What is the main reason for Robert Johnson to eat the tomato
42、Publicly ?A To manke imself a hero B To remove peoples fear of the tomaoto C To speed up the popularityt of the tomato D To persuade people to buy products forom his factory 71. What is the main purpose of the passage ?A To challenge peoples fixed concept of the tomato B To give an explanation to pe
43、oples dislike of the tomato C To present the change of peoples attitudes to the tomato D To show the process of freeing the tomato from religious influence EIn his 1930 essay “Economic Possibilities for Our Grandchildren “, John Keynes, acconmist, ewrote that human needs fall into two classes: absol
44、ute needs ,which are indupe what other have , and relative needs ,which make us feel superior to our fellows He thought alough relative needs may indeed be insatible (无止境的 ) this isnottrue ofabsoluteKeynes wans surely correct that only a small part of total spending id decided by the super iority He
45、 was gretly mistaken ,however ,in seeting this desive as the only source of demands Decisions to spend are also driven by ideas of quality which can influnce the den almost all goods, including even basic goods like food. When a couple goes out for an anm dinner,for example,the thought of feeling su
46、perior to others probably never comes to them. The goal is to share a special meal that stands out from other meals.There are no obvious limits to the escalation of demand for quality.For example ,porsche famous car producer,has a model which was considered perhaps the best sport car on the mark Pri
47、ced at over $120,000,it handles perfectly well and has great speen acceleration.But in 200 the producer introduced some changes which made the model slightly better in handling acceleration.People who really care about cars find these small improvemenmts exciting.To them,however,they must pay almost
48、 four times the price.By placing the desire to be superior to other at the heart of his description of nisation demands,Keynes actually reduced such demands.However,the desire for higher quality has natural limits.72.According to the passage,John Keynes Believed that_.x kb 1.co mA.desire is the root of both absolute and relative needsB.absolute needs come from our sense of superiorityC.relative needs alone lead to insatiable demandsD.absolute needs are stronger than relative needs73.What do we know about t