1、2012 年广州市普通高中毕业班综合测试（一）英语2012.3本试卷共 12 页，三大题，满分 135 分。考试用时 120 分钟。注意事项：1.答卷前，考生务必用 2B 格笔在“考生号”处填涂考生号。用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字 笔将自己所在的市、县区、学校以及自己的姓名和考生号、试室号、座位号填写在答 题卡上。用 2B 铅笔将试卷类型（ A）填涂在答题卡相应位置上。2.选择题每小题选出答案后，用 2B 铅笔把答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案，答案不能答在试卷上。3.非选择题必须用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答卷纸各题目指定区城内相应位置上；
2、如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。不按以上要求作答的答案无效。4.考生必须保持答题卡的整洁。考试结束后，将试卷和答题卡一并变回。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 115 各题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。The more accessible a companys services are, the more business it will do. Why are the same _1_ not appl
3、ied when it comes to Internet websites then? A Hong Kong study has found that the local sites of two leading _2_, McDonalds and Motorola, are the most user-unfriendly of the 30 websites tested. The lack of _3_ means they are not only losing customers, but _4_ to meet their social responsibilities.In
4、 an ever-more Internet-connected world, _5_ are as important as physical shops or offices. They are _6_ used as a way of banking, shopping and getting news. This is especially so for the disabled, who find it _7_ to shop on-line than go to a store in person. A website that does not let them do this
5、is the same as having a(n) “_8_“ sign on a door. In Hong Kong, it is _9_ not to provide the disabled with access to schools and buildings, but at present there are no specific laws on Internet accessibility. However, companies are morally responsible for ensuring that their websites can be _10_ by p
6、eople who are visually disabled or have difficulty walking around. Ideals for design have long been put forward by the World Wide Web Consortium, a global community working on open standards to _11_ accessibility and development. Computer technology is _12_ fast and it is now much easier to create w
7、ebsites that are _13_ for all people, sighted or disabled. Companies should ensure that the designers of their websites _14_ guidelines for accessibility. We should try to make our city as _15_ as possible, on-line and off.1. A. data B. principles C. experiences D. technologies2. A. companies B. pro
8、ducts C. stores D. factories3. A. power B. study C. attraction D. access4. A. deciding B. attempting C. failing D. stopping5. A. computers B. hotlines C. signals D. websites6. A. increasingly B. possibly C. extremely D. randomly7. A. cheaper B. safer C. easier D. quicker8. A. waiting B. sale C. open
9、 D. closed9. A. unreasonable B. illegal C. unimportant D. impolite10. A. found B. read C. known D. created11. A. permit. B. discover C. start D. ensure12. A. weakening B. dropping C. changing D. flying13. A. wonderful B. usable C. harmless D. profitable14. A. follow B. write C. break D. ignore15. A.
10、 beautiful B. wealthy C. accessible D. respectable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，并将答案填写在答题卡标号为 1625 的相应位置上。A farmer once organized a competition between his dog and his rabbit. He dug a hole in one of his biggest fields, and hid a carrot and
11、 a bone in it. He wanted to see _16_ animal would find them first.The _17_ (cheer) and optimistic rabbit threw himself into looking for the carrot, _18_ (dig) here and there, totally convinced that he would find it. But the dog, after sniffing around for a bit, _19_ (lie) down and began to complain
12、about how difficult it, was to find one bone in such a big field.The rabbit dug _20_ hours, and with every new hole the dog complained even more about how difficult this was, even for the rabbit. _21_ the rabbit thought that each hole dug was one hole less that needed digging. When there was no plac
13、e in the whole field _22_ (leave) to dig, the rabbit dug a tunnel right to _23_ the dog had been lying all the time. There he found the carrot and the bone.This is how the dog lost the game. He had come to _24_ right place at the very beginning but failed to find the bone _25_ he only complained and
14、 didnt try at all.II 阅读（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。ABeatrix Potter was a great English writer and artist, best known for her childrens books featuring animal characters such as in the childrens classic - The Tale of Peter Rabbit.Beatrix
15、 was born into a rich London-based family where she was tutored by very strict private teachers and so spent her youth isolated from other youngsters.During her youth she had a lot of pets and spent vacations in Scotland and also the Lake District. It was at the Lake District that she developed a lo
16、ve of wildlife. She studied the areas natural wonders carefully and painted them continuously. But her old-fashioned, Manchester-born parents discouraged her intellectual improvement, thinking it inappropriate for a young lady. However, her study and watercolour paintings of wild mushrooms made her
17、widely respected within the field of biology.In her 30s, Beatrix Potter wrote the remarkably successful kids book, The Tale of Pew Rabbit. Close to that time she became secretly engaged to her publisher Norman Warne. This caused a great disagreement with her parents, who did not approve of Beatrix g
18、etting married to somebody of lower social status. Sadly, Warne died before the marriage ceremony.Ultimately Beatrix Potter began writing and also illustrating (绘图) kids books full-time. Using profits from her books, Beatrix grew to become economically independent of her parents and was eventually i
19、n a position to buy Hill Top Farm in the Lake District. She extended the property with additional purchases of neighbouring land over time. In her 40s, Bestrix married William Heelis, a local lawyer. She ended up becoming a sheep breeder and farmer while continuing to publish as well as illustrate b
20、ooks for children. In all she authored 23 publications.Beatrix died on December 22, 1943, and left the majority of her property to the National Trust. Her books carry on selling well globally, in many different languages. Her stories have been retold in numerous formats including a ballet, movies, a
21、nd cartoons.Such is her reputation, and that of the characters from her publications, that many Beatrix Potter statues have been created. These tiny Beatrix Potter statues which include pretty much all the actual characters in her publications have become highly valued by art collects and fans of he
22、r literature throughout the world.26. What can we learn about Beatrix Potters early life?A. She learned drawing skills from her tutors.B. She was very sociable and outgoing.C. She was greatly inspired by the beauty of nature.D. She was encouraged to think creatively and independently.27. Why did Bea
23、trix Potters parents oppose the idea of her marriage to Norman Warne?A. They did not believe she was mature enough to get married.B. They thought Warne was only interested in Beatrix Potters wealth.C. They believed that the couples characters were mismatched.D. They considered Warne to be too common
24、 for their daughter.28. According to the passage, which part of the UK did Beatrix Potter love most?A. Manchester. B. Scotland. C. The Lake District. D. London.29. In which of the following areas did Beatrix Potter show an interest during her life?A. Writing, biology, farming.B. Drawing, nature, bal
25、let.C. Movies, farming, drawing.D. Writing, mushrooms, travel.30. What is the function of the last two paragraphs of the passage?A. To describe the consequences of Beatrix Potters death.B. To present the lasting cultural influence of Beatrix Potter and her worksC. To show the changes in attitude tow
26、ards Beatrix Potters works over the past years.D. To criticize the commercialization of Beatrix Potters characters since her death.BWhen movie star Scarlett Johansson was photographed naming in Los Angeles recently, she attracted a lot of attention; for the 27-year-old actress was wearing Vibram Fiv
27、eFingers, so called because they look more like gloves than shoes, with a space for each toe.Strange though they may look, these so-called barefoot shoes, which reproduce the effect of barefoot running but with less pain, are just one brand in a range of minimalist footwear. These super-thin sports
28、shoes are causing a stir in the world of running and fitness. Why? Because some experts believe they could make you a better, more efficient runner and that traditional trainers could be doing you more harm than good.“Wearing a shoe that has lots of cushioning and support affects the way your body n
29、aturally moves and studies suggest that this carries a higher risk of injury,“ explains Matt Wallden, an athlete performance expert. “But with barefoot shoes, the foot can actually feel the firmness and shape of the ground, which allows your body to respond effectively.“But before you rush out to in
30、vest in minimalist footwear, be careful. These kinds of shoes are not meant for everyone, or at least not straight away.“Ordinary sports shoes with support are good for beginners whose bodies are not used to the impact of running,“ explains Patrick Davoren, former Olympic athlete. “It you are not in
31、 great condition, then running in minimalist footwear may cause injuries and will turn a lot of people off exercise and running.If you are currently injured, and figures show that in any given year 65% of all runners are, it can be tempting to try anything that promises to get you back on the road,
32、trail, or beach. But barefoot running is not a method of treating injury nor is it a magical way of suddenly turning you into a great athlete.Even if youre used to running, when you start using minimalist shoes you should build up your distance gradually. Start_offby doing just 10% of what youd norm
33、ally run and increase the distance by no more than 10% every week. And a word of warning - you may never have soft feet again31. The Vibram FiveFingers are shoes _.A. specifically designed for womenB. that have lots of cushion insideC. safest for people who enjoy sportsD. that are much thinner than
34、normal sports shoes32. The underlined word “they“ in paragraph 2 refers to _.A. experts B. feet C. shoes D. runners33. According to Matt Wallden, the new shoes _.A. make feet more sensitive to the running surfaceB. will produce immediate improvementsC. force your body to move less naturallyD. increa
35、se the chances of getting hurt34. The author suggests that new users of Vibram FiveFingers should _.A. run in the shoes every day at top speedB. begin with a shorter running distance than normalC. occasionally run barefooted to harden their feetD. make sure they are already very fit before using the
36、m35. Where would you probably read this article?A. A travel book. B. A movie website.C. A sports magazine. D. A science journal.CThe dirty, homeless man sat on the pavement, staring at the atones. He thought back more than twenty years to when he was a boy living in a small red brick house on this v
37、ery street. He recalled the flower garden, the swing his dad made, and the bike he had saved up for months to buy.The man shrugged impatiently, for the brightness of those pictures hurt him, and his memory travelled on another ten years. He had a job by then, plenty of friends and started to come ho
38、me less. He did not really want to remember those years, nor the day when, because o debts, he had gone home planning to ask for money. He felt embarrassed, but he knew exactly where his dad kept the money. When his parents stepped out of the room, he took what he wanted and left.That was the last t
39、ime he had seen them. Ashamed, he went abroad, and his parents knew nothing about the years of wandering or time in prison. But locked in his cell he often thought of home. Once free, he would love to see his parents again, if they were still alive, and still wanted to see him.When his prison time w
40、as up, he found -a job, but couldnt settle. Something was drawing him home. He did not want to arrive penniless, so he hitchhiked most of the long journey back. But less than a mile from his destination he started to feel sick with doubt. Could they ever accept this man who had so bitterly disappoin
41、ted them?He spent most of that day sitting under a tree. That evening he posted a letter which, although short, had taken him hours to write. It ended with:I know it is unreasonable of me to suppose you want to see me . so its up to you. Ill come early Thursday morning. If you want me home, hang a w
42、hite handkerchief in the window of my old bedroom. If its there, Ill come in; if not, Ill wave good-bye and go.And now it was Thursday morning and he was sitting on the pavement at the end of the street. Finally he got up and walked slowly toward the old house. He drew a long breath and looked.His p
43、arents were taking no risks. _The man threw his head back, gave a cry of relief and ran straight through the open front door.36. Why did the man shrug impatiently (paragraph 2) while he was thinking of his childhood?A. The thoughts made him angry.B. He felt he had wasted time.C. He was anxious to go
44、 home.D. The sweet memory caused him much pain.37. Why did it take him hours to write the letter?A. He doubted if his parents still lived in that house.B. He had much news to tell his parents.C. He felt ashamed to ask for forgiveness.D. He was longing to return home and felt excited.38. In what orde
45、r did the following events take place?a. He took the money from his parents.b. He bought a bicycle with his savings.c. He was sentenced to prison.d. He wrote the letter home.e. He sat on the pavement.f. He hitchhiked back home.A. b, a, c, d, e, f B. b, a, c, f, d, eC. a, c, b, d, f, a D. a, d, b, c,
46、 e, f39. Which of the following best fits into paragraph 8 ?A. Every inch of the house was covered in white. Sheets, pillowcases and table clothes had been placed on every window and door, making it look like a snow house.B. The house before him was just as he remembered: the red bricks, the brown d
47、oor and nothing else.C. A colourful blanket was over the front door. On it, in large letters, was written, “Welcome home, sonD. A police car was parked in the drive way, and two officers stood at the front door.40. The best title of the passage is _.A. Sweet Memory B. White HandkerchiefC. Abandoned
48、Son D. Leaving HomeDMany psychologists in the early twentieth century believed that humans use only 10 percent of their brains, and even the great Albert Einstein once wrote that most people use only a small portion of the grey matter between their ears. Its a theory that has often been put forward in television documentaries; magazines, advertisements and books over the past century.But nearly all scientists now agree the 10 percent theory is completely unfounded. In fact, they question how this figure was ever arrived at in the first place and what areas of the brain are suppos
