广东省汕头市金山中学2013届高三上学期期末英语试题
汕头市金山中学2012-2013学年度第一学期期末考试高三英语2012年12月本试卷共三部分，满分135分,考试用时120分钟。
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。
When I was a law professor, a student reported that I made an error in grading his exam by giving him too many points. He was right , and after thanking him for his honesty, I changed the grade in my 1 . His beamingface turned to shock. “You’re 2 my grade?” he said angrily. “I would neverhave come in if ……”He didn’t finish the sentence , but it was obvious that his display of honesty was 3 . He thought he’d have it all—praise and the higher grade. Several colleagues thought I should have let the higher grade 4 becauseall I’d accomplished was to discourage him from being honest in the future.And every time I tell this story some people agree with this 5 .But I can’t see how I could give good reason for worsening my 6 in grading by undermining (损害) the honesty of all my grades by failing to correct an error. The grade itself would be a dishonest 7 of his knowledgeand it would have been 8 to other students. How could I 9 give a studenta gift of an unearned grade?I know 10 reporting an error in one’s favor is unusual, but, like 11 toomuch change, it’s clearly the right thing to do. People of character, thosewith real honesty, hate to give up 12_ as much as anyone else. Thedifference is that for them a good conscience and reputation is _13 enoughto give reason for the cost of doing the right thing.Perhaps lowering the student’s grade did 14 him from being honest inthe future, but bribing （贿赂） him to be honest so that he does the rightthing when it’s cost-free would have _15him even more. The duty to be honest is about right and wrong, not risksand rewards.1. A. files B. books C. records D. notes2. A. lowering B. correcting C. changing D. making3. A. good B. false C. special D. impressive4. A. remove B. change C. stand D. add5. A. remark B. complaint C. praise D. achievement6. A. crime B. mistake C. doubt D. guilty7. A. reaction B. sense C. sign D. reflection8. A. unfair B. cruel C. tough D. funny9. A. reluctantly B. responsibly C. impossibly D. impatiently10. A. actively B. secretly C. voluntarily D. curiously11. A. receiving B. paying C. earning D. returning12. A. benefits B. honors C. awards D. gifts13. A. pleasure B. reward C. content D. honor14. A. protect B. influence C. discourage D. separate15. A. improved B. encouraged C. blamed D. ruined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16-25的相应位置上。
When times become difficult, remember a moment in your life that was filled with joy and happiness. Remember 16 it made you feel, and you will have the strength you need to get through any trial.When life throws you one more obstacle 17 you think you can handle, remember something you achieved through 18 (persevere) and by struggling to the end. In doing so, you will find you have the ability 19 (overcome) each obstacle in our path.When you find 20 exhausted , remember to find a place to rest.Take 21 necessary time in your own life to dream your dreams and renew your energy, 22 you will be ready to face each new day. ks5uWhen you feel tension 23 (build), find something fun to do. You’ll find that the stress you feel will fade away and your thoughts will become clearer.When you 24 (face)with so many negative and draining situations, and you view your life 25 a whole and remember the positive things, youwill realize how small problems may seem.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40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。
AInventor, physicist, surveyor, astronomer, biologist, artist…Robert Hooke was all these and more. Some say he was the greatest experimental scientist of the seventeenth century. Once he worked with renowned men of science like Christian Huygens, Antony van Leeuwenhoek, Robert Boyle, Isaac Newton and the great architect, Christopher Wren.Hooke’s early education began at home, under the guidance of his father. He entered Westminster School at the age of thirteen, and form there he went to Oxford, where he came in contact with some of the best scientists in England. Hooke impressed them with his skill at designing experiments and devising instruments. In 1662, at the age of twenty—eight, he was named Curator of Experiments of the newly formed Royal Society of London. Hooke accepted the job, even though he knew that it had no money to pay him!Watching living things through the microscope was one his favorite occupations. He devised a compound microscope for this purpose. One day while observing a cork(软木) under a microscope, he saw honeycomb—like structures. They were cells—the smallest units of life. In fact, it was Hooke who coined the term “cell” as the boxlike cells of the cork reminded him of the cells of a monastery(修道院).Perhaps because of his varied interests, Hooke often left experiments unfinished. Others took up where he left off and then claimed sole(独占的)credit. This sometimes led to quarrels with colleagues. One work that he finished was his book MICROGRAPHIA, a volume that reveals the immense potential of the microscope. The book also includes, among other things, ideas on gravity and light which may have helped scientists like Newton while they were developing their own theories on these phenomena.Hooke made valuable contributions to astronomy too. A crater(陨石坑) on the moon is named after him in appreciation of his services to this branch of science.26. Robert Hooke probably went to school in .A．1647 B．1634 C．1662 D．166427. From the first paragraph, we can know that Robert Hooke .A． was famous because he worked with many scientistsB．liked making friends with the famous peopleC．received a lot from other scientistsD．made contributions to many different fields28. Robert Hooke made himself known to some of the best scientists in England by .A．learning by himself with his father’s helpB．introducing himself to themC．designing experiments and instruments ks5uD．refusing any reward from Royal Society of London29. Robert Hooke couldn’t get along well with his colleagues because . A．he couldn’t finish his work on time sometimesB．he had all kinds of interests in his daily lifeC．he was too proud to look up to themD．the other scientists took the fruits of his experiments30. Which of the following about the book MICROGRAPHIA is TRUE?A．It has been used in many fields.B．Its ideas on gravity and light might have been helpful for Newton. C．Newton realized the importance of it.D．Hooke thought highly of Newton’s scientific theory in it.BEaster(复活节 ) is still a great day for worship, randy in baskets and running around the yard finding eggs, but every year it gets quite a bit worse for bunnies.And no, not because the kids like to pull their ears. The culprit is climate change, and some researchers found that rising temperatures arc having harmful effects on at least five species of rabbit in the US.Take the Lower Keys March rabbit, for instance. An endangered species that lives in the Lower Florida Keys, this species of cottontail is a great swimmer — it lives on the islands! — but it is already severely affected by development and now by rising levels. According to the Center for Biological Diversity, an ocean level rise of only 0. 6 meters will send these guysjumping to higher ground and a 0.9-meter rise would wipe out their habitat completely.The snowshoe hare, on the other hand, has a color issue. Most of these rabbits change their fur color from white in the wintertime to brown in the summer, each designed to give them better cover from predators（捕食者）. As the number of days with snow decreases all across the country, however, more and more bunnies arc being left in white fur during brown dirt days of both fall and spring, making them an easier mark for predators. Researchers know that the color change is controlled by the number of hours of sunlight, but whether the rabbit will be able to adapt quick enough to survive is a big question. The National Wildlife Federation has reported that hunters have noticed their numbers are already markedly down.American pikas or rock rabbits, a relative of rabbits and hares, might be the firs' of these species to go extinct due to climate change. About 7-8 inches long, pikas live high in the cool, damp mountains west of the Rocky Mountains. As global temperatures rise, they would naturally migrate to higher ground — but they already occupy the mountaintops. They can't go any higher. The National Wildlife Federation reports that they might not be able to stand the new temperatures as their habitat beats up.The volcano rabbit has the same problem. These rabbits live on the slopes of volcanoes in Mexico, and recent studies have shown that the lower range of their habitat has already shifted upward about 700 meters, but there are not suitable plants for them to move higher, so they are stuck in the middle. Scientists are concerned about their populations.Native to the US, pygmy rabbits weigh less than 1 pound and live in the American West. They are believed to be the smallest rabbits in the world. Their habitats have been destroyed by development. Several populations, such as the Columbia Basin pygmy, almost went extinct and were saved by zoo breeding programs. Pygmy rabbits also rely on winter cover by digging tunnels through the snow to escape predators, but lesser snowfall is leaving them exposed.All of this gives new meaning to dressing up in a giant bunny costume this Easter.31. The writer mentions Easter at the beginning of the passage in order to_______.A. show the importance of Easter DayB. introduce the issue aboutbunniesC. remind people of Easter traditionsD. discuss the relationship between Easter and bunnies32. The word "culprit" ( Paragraph 2) is closest in meaning to______.A. criminalB. judgeC. victimD. producer33. According to the passage, some rabbits can now be easily Uncovered bypredators because they_______A. are exposed lo more skillful huntersB. have moved to habitats with fewer plantsC. haven't adapted themselves to climate changeD. can't change their fur color into white in the fall and the spring34. The problem faced by volcano rabbets and rock rabbits is that________.A. both are affected by 1ess snowB. both are affected by rising sea levelsC neither can find enough food D. neither can migrate to higher places35. Which best describes the writer's tone in the postage?A. Approving.B. Concerned.C. Enthusiastic.D. Doubtful.CWestern New Bridge Library AnnouncementShortened Library Hours for Spring BreakLibrary Hours have been shortened to 7 hours a day (9∶00 a.m. 4∶00 p. m. ) for Spring Break from March 24 to March 30.Coming Events◆On Monday, March 24, at 10∶30 a. m. , Scott Sutton, achildren’s writer, will tell stories to kids over seven. Sutton’ sattractive style will surely inspire everyone present ！◆At 2∶00 p. m. , on March 25, a lecture will be delivered inRoom 201, which focuses on the development of writing skill.Famous tutors from the district won’ t disappoint you.◆At 1∶00 p. m. ，on March 26, the Georgetown Musicianswill present an Irish Folk Concert, which will be entertaining for theentire family. Come for the music and stay to check out somerelevant books for the rest of the week！◆On Thursday, March 27, at 2∶00 p. m. , the annual Children’s Gathering will take place in Room 201, the second floor. Pick upan invitation in the Children’ s Room and return your RSVP (回复)to reserve your seat at the table by 3∶00 p. m. on Tuesday,March 25. Only children are allowed in the Gathering.◆At 10∶30 a．m. on Friday, March 28, Enzo Monfre of thehit kids’ science show, ENZOology, will bring Fossils Live! SurelyEnzo will take the audience back in time, deep beneath the surfaceof the earth, to uncover the mysteries of killer dinosaurs, andmore. Enzo recently appeared on the Ellen DeGeneres Show —come and see him at the library！Please note: In case of emergency, please call the Help Desk at 926 3736 and follow the procedures outlined on the voicemessage. The call down service is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days aweek for emergencies. The Help Desk supplies service to you allthe year round! For questions about all these, pleasecontact_hld_@_wnbl._corg.Come for the great Fun; Stay for the relevant Books！36．Tim wants to polish his writing, it is best for him to attend the related activity on________.A. MondayB. TuesdayC. ThursdayD. Friday37．Which of the following descriptions about the annual Children’ s Gathering is true?A. Tickets are a must in order to attend it.B. Only those who have received an invitation are admitted in the Gathering.C. You have to make a reply to the invitation to make sure you get a seat.D. You’ d better apply in advance because there are not enough seats for everyone.38．Which of the following is NOT true according to the announcement?A. The children who are interested in the mysteries of killer dinosaurs can attend the Ellen DeGeneresShow on Friday.B. Children can’ t attend all the activities with their parents.C. Children can choose more than one of the activities.D. Children can borrow some relevant books for the activities.39．If there is an emergency, you should________.A. call the Help DeskB. contact hld @ wnbl. corgC. stay in the library and waitD. ring 926 363740．The announcement is mainly intended for________.A. staff members of the libraryB. parents of the school childrenC. the school childrenD. v olunteers of the activitiesD ks5uPop stars today enjoy what once only belonged to the royalty. Wherever they go, people turn out in their thousands to greet them. The crowds go wild trying to catch a brief glimpse of their smiling, colorfully dressed idols. The stars are transported in their chauffeur driven Rolls Royces, private helicopters or executive aeroplanes . They are surrounded by a permanent entourage(随从) of managers, press agents and bodyguards. Photographs of them appear regularly in the press and all their comings and goings are reported，for, like royalty, pop stars are news. If they enjoy many of the privileges of royalty, they certainly share many of the inconveniences as well. It is dangerous for them to make unscheduled appearances in public.They must be constantly shielded from the adoring crowds who idolize them. They are no longer private individuals, but public property. The financial rewards they receive for this sacrifice cannot be calculated, for their rates of pay are great.And why not? Society has always rewarded its top entertainers lavishly. The great days of Hollywood have become legendary: famous stars enjoyed fame, wealth and adulation (奉承) on an all time scale. By today’ s standards, the excesses of Hollywooddo not seem quite so spectacular. A single gramophone record nowadays may earn much more in royalties than the films of the past ever did. The competition for the title “Top of the Pops” is fierce, but the rewards are truly huge.It is only right that the stars should be paid in this way. Don’t the top men in industry earn enormous salaries for the service they perform to their companies and their countries? Pop stars earn vast sums in foreign currency — often more than large industrial companies — and the taxman can only be grateful for their massive annual contributions to the exchequer(国库). So who would begrudge them their rewards?It’ s all very well for people in boring jobs to complain about the successes and rewards of others. People who make envious remarks should remember that the most famous stars represent only the tip of the iceberg. For every famous star, there are hundreds of others struggling to earn a living. A man working in a steady job and looking forward to a pension at the end of it has no right to expect very high rewards. He has chosen security and peace of mind, so there will always be a limit to what he can earn. But a man who attempts to become a star is taking enormous risks. He knows at the outset that only a handful of competitors ever get to the very top. He knows that years of concentrated effort may be rewarded with complete failure.But he knows, too, that the rewards for success are very high indeed: they are the payback for the huge risks involved and once he makes it, he will certainly earn them. That’ s the essence of private enterprise.41．The author develops the passage mainly by ________.A. comparing different ideasB. giving explanationsC. inferringD. listing typical examples42．The underlined word “begrudge” in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to ________.A. be jealous ofB. be satisfied withC. be anxiousabout D. be crazy about43．According to the passage, which of the following can match the view of the author?A. He who laughs last laughs best.B. If you venture nothing, you will gain nothing.C. He who makes no mistakes makes nothing.D. Success belongs to the persevering.44．The author holds a(n) ________attitude towards the high income of pop stars.A. criticalB. approvalC. optimisticD. indifferent45．Which of the following is true according to the passage?A. People are blind in idolizing stars.B. There is fierce competition in becoming pop stars.C. The government taxes pop stars very little.D. Pop stars’ life is more luxurious than that of royalty.第二节信息匹配（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）请阅读下列应用文和相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。
汕头市2013届普通高中高三教学质量测评试题英语
汕头市2013届普通高中高三教学质量测评试题英语完形填空：1. C2.A3.B4.B5.D6.D7.A8.B9.C 10.B11.A 12.B 13.D 14.C 15.B语法填空：A.staying 17.was supposed 18.when 19.who 20.had left21.behind 22.it 23.closet/closer 24.the/that/my 25.personal阅读理解：A．B 27.A 28.C 29.D 30.B 31.D 32.C 33.C 34.B 35.B36.A 37.A 38.C 39.B 40.D 41.C 42.B 43.C 44.B 45.A信息匹配：46.E 47.A 48.D 49.B 50.FB.基础写作How we can build up a harmonious familyA harmonious family is essential to our personal development and our physical and mental health. A harmonious family is always full of warmth, love and laughter in which parents and children not only show concern for each other bu also respect and understand each other. If a child grows up in a harmonious family , he is more likely to be cheerful and optimistic. Meanwhile, parents in a harmonious family are sure in live happily and more healthily. To create such a harmonious family parents should be rule models for their children in words and behavior and often communicate with them. As children of the family, we should show understanding for our parents’ hardship, and try in share their burdens by doing housework voluntarily and so on. If you do so, our home will always be harmonious.C.读写任务When the author, an oversea student, was badly ill, a shopkeeper made him a sandwich and offered hot soup. Feeling warm with her kindness, the author decided to be as kind as her.The passage reminds me of Miss Chen, my teacher of Chemistry, she just encouraged me not to give up.she even did everything to ease my anxiety.It sounds like nothing big, but her act did make me feel warm. With such a teacher, there is no doubt that I will act as her in future. As long as I do so, others can also feel the kindness of Miss Chen.When I enter a college, I will keep kindness in mind. If possible, I will try to become a youth volunteer, who offers help to other. No matter how hard it is, I will do my best to help those people in need.。
广东省汕头市金山中学高三英语上学期期末模拟考试试题
广东省汕头市金山中学2013届高三英语上学期期末模拟考试试题本试卷共三部分，满分135分,考试用时120分钟。
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。
When I was a law professor, a student reported that I made an error in grading his exam by giving him too many points. He was right , and after thanking him for his honesty, I changed the grade in my 1 . His beaming face turned to shock. “You’re 2 my grade?” he said angrily. “I would never have come in if ……”He didn’t finish the sentence , but it was obvious that his display of honesty was 3 . He thought he’d have it all—praise and the higher grade.Several colleagues thought I should have let the higher grade 4 because all I’d accomplished was to discourage him from being honest in the future. And every time I tell this story some people agree with this 5 .But I can’t see how I could give good reason for worsening my 6 in grading by undermining (损害) the honesty of all my grades by failing to correct an error. The grade itself would bea dishonest 7 of his knowledge and it would have been 8 to other students. How could I9 give a student a gift of an unearned grade?I know 10 reporting an error in one’s favor is unusual, but, like 11 too much change, it’s clearly the right thing to do. People of character, those with real honesty, hate to give up 12_ as much as anyone else. The difference is that for them a good conscience and reputation is _13 enough to give reason for the cost of doing the right thing.Perhaps lowering the student’s grade did 14 him from being honest in the future, but bribing （贿赂）him to be honest so that he does the right thing when it’s cost-free would have _15him even more. The duty to be honest is about right and wrong, not risks and rewards.1. A. files B. books C. records D. notes2. A. lowering B. correcting C. changing D. making3. A. good B. false C. special D. impressive4. A. remove B. change C. stand D. add5. A. remark B. complaint C. praise D. achievement6. A. crime B. mistake C. doubt D. guilty7. A. reaction B. sense C. sign D. reflection8. A. unfair B. cruel C. tough D. funny9. A. reluctantly B. responsibly C. impossibly D. impatiently10. A. actively B. secretly C. voluntarily D. curiously11. A. receiving B. paying C. earning D. returning12. A. benefits B. honors C. awards D. gifts13. A. pleasure B. reward C. content D. honor14. A. protect B. influence C. discourage D. separate15. A. improved B. encouraged C. blamed D. ruined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16-25的相应位置上。
2013届高三英语综合试题及答案
2013届高三英语综合试题2013.2考试时间：120分钟分值：135分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 story happened years ago，when my daughter was still little.I was driving across the country with my daughter to 1 my husband. Since I intended to get to my destination before supper time, I drove 2 for a long time without a stop. Then after driving for many miles, I became tired and needed to stop for a break to get 3 .I found a rest area. It was mostly deserted, in a quiet area of the highway. I parked the car and carried my 4 into the restroom. When I came out I saw a middle-aged 5 wandering around. Feeling 6 about that, I asked the lady. What 7 me was: they were waiting for us!The lady told me that she and her husband wanted to see us safely back into our 8 . She explained that sometimes rest areas could be a 9 place for a young lady like me. She told me that she had a daughter almost my age, so they wanted to make sure that I got safely back on my way.I was very touched by their 10 . Being young, and probably naive to the potential 11 of rest areas, it had never occurred to me that there was any possibility of something going wrong. I 12 them for their kindness. My daughter and I continued our journey and 13 our destination safely.I never got their names but years have passed and their kindness is still not14 . Sometimes angels come in make-up and just because you can’t see their 15 it doesn’t mean they aren’t angels.1. A. desert B. stop C. join D. save2. A. slowly B. quickly C. safely D. quietly3. A. excited B. bored C. interested D. refreshed4. A. daughter B. luggage C. license D. car5. A. lady B. man C. couple D. angel6. A. angry B. curious C. jealous D. terrible7. A. surprised B. worried C. annoyed D. upset8. A. room B. car C. area D. park9. A. quiet B. noisy C. dangerous D. safe10. A. devotion B. honesty C. potential D. consideration11. A. stops B. dangers C. mistakes D. changes12. A. forgave B. asked C. thanked D. blamed13. A. reached B. left C. missed D. passed14. A. seen B. forgotten C. deserted D. recognized15. A. kindness B. safety C. faces D. wings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16～25的相应位置上。
广东省汕头市金山中学2013届高三上学期期中 英语试题.pdf
汕头市金山中学2012-2013学年度第一学期期中考试 高三英语 2012年10月 全卷满分1分，时间120分钟第一部分 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各题所给的A、B、C和D选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
When we read books we seem to enter a new world. This new world can be similar to the one we are living in, or it can be very 1 . Some stories are told 2 they were true. Real people who live in a normal world do real things; in other words, the stories are about people just like us doing what we do. Other stories, such as the Harry Potter books, are not 3 . They are characters and creatures that are very different from us and do things that would be 4 for us. But there is more to books and writing than this. If we think about it, even realistic writing is only 5 . How can we tell the difference between what is real and what is not real? For example, when we read about Harry Potter, we do seem to learn something about the real world. And when Harry studies magic at Hogwarts, he also learns more about his real life than 6 . Reading, like writing, is an action. It is a way of 7 . When we read or write something, we do much more than simply look at words on a page. We use our 8 --- which is real --- and our imagination ---whichis real in a different way --- to make the words 9 in our minds. Both realism and fantasy use the imagination and the “magic” of reading and writing to make us think. When we read 10 realistic, we have to imagine that the people we are reading about arejust like us, even though we know that we are real and they are not. It sounds 11 , but it works. When we read, we fill in missing information and 12 about the causes and effects of what a character does. We help the writer by pretending that what we read is like real life. In a way, we are writing the book, too. Most of us probably don’t think about what is going on in our 13 when we are reading. We14 a book and lose ourselves in a good story, eager to find out what will happen next. Knowing how we feel 15 we read can help us become better readers, and it will help us discover more about the real magic of books.A. possibleB. easyC. newD. differentA. thatB. whatC. whetherD. as ifA. realisticB. reasonableC. moralD. instructiveA. difficultB. impossibleC. importantD. necessaryA. thinkableB. designedC. imaginedD. plannedA. lessonsB. dreamsC. experienceD. magicA. workingB. thinkingC. understandingD. livingA. knowledgeB. skillC. wordsD. grammarA. come to lifeB. come to lightC. come to the pointD. come to nothingA. a newspaperB. somethingC. everythingD. a storyA. dangerousB. seriousC. strangeD. terribleA. talkB. learnC. readD. thinkA. mindB. lifeC. worldD. societyA. turn upB. pick upC. cook upD. bring upA. whatB. howC. whenD. why 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卷标号为16-25的相应位置上。
广东省汕头市金山中学2012-2013学年高二上学期期末英语试题
汕头市金山中学2012～2013学年度第一学期期末考试高二英语试题本试卷分选择题（95分）和非选择题（55分）两部分，满分150分，考试用时120分钟。
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I. 听力(共两节，满分10分)第一节听下面一段对话，回答下面5个问题(共5小题，每小题1分，满分5分)1. Why does the woman refuse the man’s cigarette?2. Does the woman enjoy smoking now?3. What did the woman’s brother think of smoking?4. When did the man start smoking?5. What does the man say about giving up smoking?第二节听下面一段独白，将故事补充完整(共5小题，每小题1分，满分5分)It took me about _____6_____ to plan my 3-year-old daughter’s birthday party. I got many ideas from the Internet for the party. I even couldn’t sleep well at night because I wanted this to be the best birthday ever. I thought that Monte V erde Park would be a good place for the party. Then I started to _____7_____ for her friends. There were 40 presents in my room after a month and I wanted to give them all away. I got two _____8_____ for my daughter and bought_____9_____ at Tall Mouse. I sent them to my daughter’s friends and invited them to come to my daughter’s third birthday party on _____10_____ at 6:30 p.m. at Monte V erde Park, where they could eat cake and have a good time.II. 单项填空（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分)11. --- Would you mind if I smoked here?--- _________. It’s a non-smoking area here.A. Y es, pleaseB. Not at allC. I’d rather you didn’tD. Never mind12. _____________ bad-tempered at times, he is still respected by all the students.A. In spite ofB. Even ifC. Not untilD. Despite13. Take scary rides in the park and you will know what it feels like _____ through the air and take off in a rocket.A. fallingB. to fallC. having fallenD. when falling14. --- Did you like ______ there?--- Oh, yes. The air, the weather, the way of life. Everything was so nice.A. itB. theseC. thatD. this15. What she is addicted _____ her feel better temporarily and reduces the pain of separation.A. to makingB. makesC. to makesD. to make16. That was really a great evening. It’s years ______ I enjoyed mys elf so much.A. whenB. thatC. beforeD. since17. Two cars crashed in each other heavily in front of my car. I escaped death ______ a matter of inches.A. asB. atC. toD. by18. ____ back home after the party.A. It was not until midnight did he goB. It was until midnight that he didn’t goC. Not until midnight did he goD. It was midnight that he didn’t go19. How ______ you did so much work with such a short time?A. did it come aboutB. did it come about thatC. came about thatD. was it that came about20._______ from other continents for millions of years, Australia has many plants and animals notfound in any other country in the world.A. Being separatedB. Having separatedC. Having been separatedD. To beseparated21. ______, we had to put off the tennis match.A. It being rainyB. There being rainingC. Having been rainingD. Beingrainy22. After he became conscious, he remembered ______ and_____ on the head with a rod.A. to attack; hitB. to be attacked; to be hitC. attacking; hittingD. having been attacked; hit23. The disappointed father felt no way to live, ______ at the _____ son angrily.A. staring; disappointingB. having stared; disappointingC. stared; disappointedD. having stared; disappointed24. --- Why does the lake smell terrible?--- Because large quantities of water _________. ZxxkA. have pollutedB. is being pollutedC. has been pollutedD. have been polluted25. --- Personally, I think it is the sales manager, rather than the salesgirls, ______ to blame.---I can’t agree any more.A. isB. that isC. areD. who areIII. 完形填空( 共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)When my twin sons, Chad and Brad, were born, I was concerned about everything. Five years later, our little girl, Becky 26 our family. I wanted everybody to be healthy and happy. I worked hard to see that they were.As the kids grew older, I worried about headaches, throat infections and many other common childhood illnesses．I didn’t like it when the boys spent time “warming the bench (板凳)” during Little League football games. I worried about Becky when she 27 the ball while playing softball．Before long, the teen years were upon us. I stayed up late at night waiting for the boys to return home．Many times the 28 crossed my mind that I would call the police if they weren’t home on time. 29 , they always arrived home safe and sound before I had to take such 30 .“Please don't ever call the police,” one of the boys said when I31 him after a late arrival. The day the boys moved away to college was a(n) 32 day indeed. I worried about their being able to take care of themselves. Would they starve?A few months after the boys left college, our 33 rang in the middle of the night. It startled (惊醒) us when we looked at the clock．It was 3 o’clock in the morning. “Something must be wrong,” I shouted to my husband, Roy, as we both jum ped up．We ran to the door, opened it, and there stood a police officer.“Y ou need to call your sons,” he 34 announced. I picked up the telephone, but unfortunately, it was 35 . A line outside had been accidentally cut. Roy and I jumped into the car and 36 to the nearest telephone．My stomach ached．My husband was 37 so badly that he could hardly dial the number.On the first 38 , Chad answered the telephone. “What's wrong?” Roy shouted into the receiver (听筒). “We were worried about you,” Chad told him. “We’ve been trying to call you all night, but you didn’t39 .We called the police and asked them to go and check on you.”For the first time in their lives, the boys were worried about us. And they were the ones who 40 had to call the police.26．A．completed B．visited C．tested D．appreciated 27．A．hit B．threw C．got D．missed 28．A．plan B．advice C．worry D．thought 29．A．Strangely B．Probably C．Luckily D．Hopefully30．A．worries B．places C．measures D．telephones 31．A．threatened B．told C．surprised D．reminded[来源:学科网ZXXK]32．A．nice B．embarrassing C．happy D．sad 33．A．phone B．clock C．alarm D．doorbell 34．A．seriously B．carefully C．anxiously D．kindly 35．A．gone B．useless C．dead D．shortened 36．A．rushed B．headed C．went D．moved 37．A．looking B．shaking C．suffering D．seeing 38．A．night B．arrival C．try D．ring 39．A．talk B．answer C．wake D．care 40．A．frequently B．suddenly C．actually D．rarelyIV. 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）AThe practice of students endlessly copying letters and sentences from a blackboard is a thing of the past. With the coming of new technologies like computers and smart phones, writing by hand has become something of a nostalgic(怀旧的) skill. However, while today’s educators are using more and more technology in their teaching, many believe basic handwriting skills are still necessary for students to be successful—both in school and in life.Virginia Berninger, professor of educational psychology at the University of Washington, says it’s important to continue teaching handwriting and help children acquire the skill of writing by hand.Berninger and her colleagues conducted a study that looked at the ability of students to complete various writing tasks－both on a computer and by hand. The study, published in 2009, found that when writing with a pen and paper, participants wrote longer essays and more complete sentences and had a faster word production rate. ZxxkIn a more recent study, Berninger looked at what role spelling plays in a student’s writing skills and found that how well children spell is tied to how well they can write. “Spelling makes some of the thinking parts of the brain active, which helps us understand our vocabulary, word meaning and c oncepts. It is allowing our written language to connect with ideas.” Berninger said.Spelling helps students translate ideas into words in their mind first and then to transcribe (转换) “those words in the mind into written symbols on paper or keyboard and screen,” the study said. Seeing the words in the “mind’s eye” helps children not only to turn their ideas into words, s ays Berninger, but also to spot spelling mistakes when they write the words down and to correct them over time.“In our computer age, some people believe that we don’t have to teach spelling because we have spell checks，” she said. “But until a child has a functional spelling ability of about a fifth grade level, they won’t have the knowledge to choose the correct spelling among the choices given by the computer.”41. What makes writing by hand a thing of the past?A. The absence of blackboards in classrooms.B. The use of new technologies in teaching.C. The lack of practice in handwriting.D. The popular us e of smart phones.42. Berninger’s study published in 2009 ________.A. focused on the difference between writing by hand and on a computerB. indicated that students prefer to write with a pen and paperC. found that good essays are made up of long sentencesD. discussed the importance of writing speed43. Which of the following best shows the role of spelling?A. Spelling improves one’s memory of words.B. Spelling ability is closely related to writing ability.C. Spelling benefits the translation from words into ideas.D. Spelling slows down finding exact words to express ideas.44. What does “mind’s eye” in Paragraph 5 mean?A. WindowB. SoulC. PictureD. Imagination45. What conclusion could be drawn from the passage?A. Computers can help people with their choice of words.B. Spell checks can take the place of spelling teaching.C. Handwri ting still has a place in today’s classrooms.D. Functional spelling ability develops fast in the fifth grade.BWhat makes a gift special? Is it the price you see on the gift receipt？Or is it the look on the recipient's face when they receive it that determines the true value? What gift is worth the most? This Christmas I was debating what to give my father. My dad is a hard person to buy for because he never wants anything. I pulled out my phone to read a text message from my mom saying that we were leaving for Christmas shopping for him when I came across a message on my phon e that I had locked. The message was from my father. My eyes fell on a photo of a flower taken in Wyoming, and underneath a poem by William Blake. The flower, a lone dandelion (蒲公英) standing against the bright blue sky, inspired me. My dad had been reciting those words to me since I was a kid. That may even be the reason why I love writing. I decided that those words would be my gift to my father.I called back. I told my mom to go without me and that I already created my gift. I sent the photo of the cream-colored flower to my computer and typed the poem on top of it. As I was arranging the details another poem came to mind. The poem was written by Edgar Allan Poe；my dad recited it as much as he did the other. I typed that out as well and searched online for a background to the words of it. The poem was focused around dreaming, and after searching I found the perfect picture. The image was painted with blues and greens and purples, twisting together to create the theme and wonder of a dream. As I watched both poems passing through the printer, the white paper coloring with words that shaped my childhood, I felt that this was a gift that my father would truly appreciate. Christmas soon arrived. The minute I saw the look on my dad’s face as he unwrapped those black letters carefully placed in a cheap frame, I knew I had given the perfect gift.46. The idea for a special gift began to form when the author was _________.A. doing shoppingB. having a debateC. reading a messageD. leaving for Wyoming47. The author's inspiration for the gift came from _________.A. a photo of a flowerB. a story about a kidC. a call from the motherD. a text about Christmas48. The underlined word “it” in Paragraph 3 refers to a poem by _________.A. the father B．the author C. William Blake D. Edgar Allan Poe[来源:学科网]49. The author made the gift by ________.A. searching for the poems onlineB. drawing the background by handC. painting the letters in three colorsD. matching the words with pictures50. What is the main purpose of the passage?A. To show how to design images for giftsB. To suggest making gifts from one’s heartC. To explain how computers help create giftsD. To describe the gifts the author has receivedCFrom the health point of view we are living in a marvelous age. We are immunized (免疫) from birth against many of the most dangerous diseases. A large number of once deadly illnesses can now be cured by modern drugs and medical treatment. It is almost certain that one day cures will be found for the most stubborn remaining diseases. The expectation of life has increased enormously. But though the possibility of living a long and happy life is greater than ever before, every day we witness the unbelievable slaughter (屠杀) of men, women and children on the roads. Man vs the motor-car! It is a never-ending battle which man is losing. Thousands of people the world over are killed or horribly killed each year and we are quietly sitting back and letting it happen.It has been rightly said that when a man is sitting behind a steering wheel (方向盘), his car becomes the extension of his personality. There is no doubt that the motor-car often brings out a man’s very worst qualities. People who are normally quiet and pleasant may become unrecognizable when they are behind a steering-wheel. They are ill-mannered and aggressive, willful as two-year-olds and absolutely selfish. All their hidden disappointments and regrets seem to be brought by the act of driving.[来源:学.科.网Z.X.X.K]The surprising thing is that society smiles so kindly on the motorist and seems to forgive his behavior. Everything is done for his convenience. Cities are allowed to become almost impossible to live in because of heavy tragic; towns are made ugly by huge car parks; the countryside is ruined by road networks; and the mass annual slaughter becomes nothing more than a statistic, to be conveniently forgotten.It is high time a world system of laws were created to reduce this senseless waste of human life. As for driving, the laws of some countries are not strict and even the strictest are not strict enough. Here are a few examples of some the things that might be done. The driving test should be standardized and made far more difficult than it is; all the drivers should be made to take a test every three years or so; the age at which young people are allowed to drive any vehicle should be raised to at least 21; all vehicles should be put through strict annual tests for safety. Even the smallest amount of alcohol in the blood can affect a person’s driving ability. Present drinking and driving laws (where they exist) should be made much stricter. Maximum and minimum speed limits should be introduced on all roads. Governments should lay down safety specifications (规范) for manufacturers, as has been done in the USA. All advertising stressing power and performance should be banned. These measures may sound inordinately severe. But surely nothing should be considered as too severe if it results in reducing the annual toll of human life. After all, the world is for human beings, not motor-cars.51. The main idea of this passage is _________.A. Traffic accidents are mainly caused by motorists.B. Thousands of people the world over are killed each year.C. The laws of some countries about driving are not too strict.D. Only stricter traffic laws can prevent accidents.52. What does the author think of society toward motorists?A. Society laughs at the motorists.B. Huge car parks are built in the cities and towns.C. V ictims of accidents are nothing.D. Society forgives their rude driving.53. Why does the author say: “his car becomes the extension of his personality?”A. Driving can show his real self.B. Driving can show the other part of his personality.C. Driving can bring out his character.D. His car can express his temper.54. Which of the followings is NOT mentioned as a way against traffic accidents?A. Build more highways.B. Make stricter driving testsC. Test drivers every three years.D. Raise age limit and lay down safety specifications.55. The attitude of the author is _________. ZxxkA. ironicalB. criticalC. appealingD. favorableDFranz Kafka wrote that “A book must be the ax(斧子)for the frozen sea inside us.” I once shared this sentence with a class of seventh graders, and it didn’t seem to require any explanation. We’d just finished John Steinbeck’s novel Of Mice and Men. When we read the end together out loud in class, my tou ghest boy, a star basketball player, wept a little, and so did I. “Are you crying?” one girl asked, as she got out of her chair to take a closer look. “I am,” I told her, “and the funny thing is I’ve read it many times.”But they understood. When George shoots Lennie, the tragedy is that we realize it was always going to happen. In my 14 years of teaching in a New Y ork City public middle school, I’ve taught kids with imprisoned parents, abusive parents, irresponsible parents; kids who are parents themselves; kids who are homeless; kids who grew up in violent neighborhoods. They understand, more than I ever will, the novel’s terrible logic—the giving way of dreams to fate (命运).For the last seven years, I have worked as a reading enrichment teacher, reading c lassic works of literature(文学) with small groups of students from grades six to eight. I originally proposed this idea to my headmaster after learning that a former excellent student of mine had transferred out of a selective high school—one that often attracts the literary-minded (有文学头脑的) children of Manhattan’s upper classes—into a less competitive school. The daughter of immigrants (移民), with a father in prison, she perhaps felt uncomfortable with her new classmates. I thought additional “cultural capital” could help students like her develop better in high school, where they would unavoidably meet, perhaps for the first time, students who came from homes lined with bookshelves, whose parents had earned Ph.D.’s.Along with Of Mice and Men, my groups read: Sounder, The Red Pony, Lord of the Flies, Romeo and Juliet and Macbeth. The students didn’t always read from the expected point of view. About The Red Pony, one student said, “it's about being a man, it’s about manliness (男子气概).”I had never before seen the parallels between Scarface and Macbeth, nor had I heard Lady Macbeth’s soliloquies (独白) read as raps, but both made sense; the interpretations were playful, but serious. Once introduced to Steinbeck’s writing, one boy went on to read The Grapes of Wrath and told me repeatedly how amazing it was that “all these people hate each other, and they’re all white.” His historical view was broadening, his sense of his own country deepening. Y ear after year, former students visited and told me how prepared they had felt in their first year in college as a result of the classes.Y ear after year, however, we are increasing the number of practice tests. We are trying to teach students to read increasingly complex texts, not for emotional punch (碰撞) but for text complexity. Y et, we cannot enrich the minds of our students by testing them on texts that ignore their hearts. We are teaching them that words do not amaze but confuse. We may succeed in raising test scores, but we will fail to teach them that reading can be transformative and that it belongs to them.56. The underlined words in Paragraph 1 probably mean that a book helps to________.[来源:]A. realize our dreamsB. give support to our lifeC. smooth away difficultiesD. awake our emotions[来源:学。
广东省汕头市金山中学2013届高三上学期期中考试(英语)
广东省汕头市金山中学2013届高三上学期期中考试（英语）（2012.10）全卷满分135分，考试时间120分钟第一部分语言知识及应用（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各题所给的A、B、C和D选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
When we read books we seem to enter a new world. This new world can be similar to the one we are living in, or it can be very 1 . Some stories are told 2 they were true. Real people who live in a normal world do real things; in other words, the stories are about people just like us doing what we do. Other stories, such as the Harry Potter books, are not 3 . They are characters and creatures that are very different from us and do things that would be 4 for us.But there is more to books and writing than this. If we think about it, even realistic writing is only 5 . How can we tell the difference between what is real and what is not real? For example, when we read about Harry Potter, we do seem to learn something about the real world. And when Harry studies magic at Hogwarts, he also learns more about his real life than 6 . Reading, like writing, is an action. It is a way of 7 . When we read or write something, we do much more than simply look at words on a page. We use our 8 --- which is real --- and our imagination ---which is real in a different way --- to make the words 9 in our minds.Both realism and fantasy use the imagination and the “magic” of reading and writing to make us think. When we read 10 realistic, we have to imagine that the people we are reading about are just like us, even though we know that we are real and they are not. It sounds 11 , but it works. When we read, we fill in missing information and 12 about the causes and effects of what a character does. We help the writer by pretending that what we read is like real life. In a way, we are writing the book, too.Most of us probably don‟t think about what is going on in our 13 when we are reading. We 14 a book and lose ourselves in a good story, eager to find out what will happen next.Knowing how we feel 15 we read can help us become better readers, and it will help us discover more about the real magic of books.1．A. possible B. easy C. new D. different 2．A. that B. what C. whether D. as if3．A. realistic B. reasonable C. moral D. instructive 4．A. difficult B. impossible C. important D. necessary 5．A. thinkable B. designed C. imagined D. planned 6．A. lessons B. dreams C. experience D. magic7．A. working B. thinking C. understanding D. living8．A. knowledge B. skill C. words D. grammar 9．A. come to life B. come to light C. come to the point D. come to nothing10． A. a newspaper B. something C. everything D. a story 11． A. dangerous B. serious C. strange D. terrible 12． A. talk B. learn C. read D. think 13． A. mind B. life C. world D. society 14． A. turn up B. pick up C. cook up D. bring up 15． A. what B. how C. when D. why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卷标号为16-25的相应位置上。
(英语)汕头市金山中学2013届期摸底考试
汕头市金山中学2013届摸底考试高三英语本试卷分为第I卷和第II卷两部分。
满分150分。
第I卷（共80分）一．完形填空（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，然后从各题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
We convince ourselves that life will be better once we are married, have a baby, then another. Then we get frustrated because our children are not old enough, and that 1 will be well when they are older. Then we are frustrated 2 they reach adolescence and we must deal with them.Surely we'll be 3 when they grow out of the teen years.We tell ourselves our 4 will be better when our spouse(配偶)gets his/her act together, when we have a nicer car, when we can take a 5 , when we finally retire. The truth is that there is no bettertime to be happy than 6 .If not, then when? Your life will always be full of challenges. It is better toadmit as much and to decide to be happy 7 it all. For the longest time, it seemed that life was aboutto start--real life.But there were always some obstacles along the way, some hardships to 8 ,some work to befinished, some time to be given, a bill to be 9 .Then life would start. It finally dawned on me that those 10 were part of life. Little by little, that point of 11 also helped me see that there isn't any road to happiness.Happiness is the road. So, enjoy every moment. And bear in mind that 12 waits for no one. Sostop 13 school to end, for a return to school, to lose ten pounds, to 14 ten pounds, for work tobegin, to get married, ...before deciding to be happy.Happiness is a voyage, not a destination. There is no 15 time to be happy than...NOW! Liveand enjoy the moment.1.A.we B. they C. all D. nothing2.A.because B. but C. so D. and3.A.luckier B. happier C. older D. healthier4.A.life B. study C. children D. condition5.A.rest B. bath C. breath D. vacation6.A.before B. ever C. just then D. right now7.A.instead of B. in addition to C. in spite of D. up to8.A.meet with B. go ahead C.turn to D. get through9.A.paid B. got C. asked D. printed10.A.achievements B. obstacles C. duties D. opinions11.A.view B. life C. position D. condition12.A.happiness B. time C. age D. road13.A.asking for B. supposing C. waiting for D. hoping for14.A.gain B. reduce C. weigh D.enjoy15.A.worse B. better C. more D. less二、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。
广东省汕头市2013届高三上学期期末统一质量检测英语试题 含答案
绝密★启用前试卷类型:A汕头市2012-2013学年度普通高中毕业班教学质量监测试题英语本试卷共三大部分，满分135分.考试用时120分钟.注意事项：1. 答卷前,考生务必用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名和考生号分别填写在答题卡上，用2B铅笔将试卷类型A填在答题卡上，并在答题卡右上角的“试室号"和“座位号”栏填写试室号、座位号，将相应的试室号、座位号信息点涂黑。
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选择题(46-50题除外）每小题选出答案后,用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑,如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案，答案不能答在试卷上.3。
非选择题和46-50题必须用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔作答,答题前必须先填好答题纸的密封线线内各项内容。
答案必须写在答题纸上各题目指定区域内相应位置；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。
不案以上要求作答的答案无效。
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考生必须保持答题卡、答题纸的整洁，考试结束后,将考卷和答题卡、答题纸一并交回。
第一部分英语知识应用（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，从短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C、D)中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
It was a freezing November night and the stars shone coldly as I walked through the deserted town of Wick with my heavy overnight bag. It was the third time I'd ____1____ the streets looking for somewhere-anywhere—to stay. But there was no sign of ___2____，even the pubs were shut。
广东省汕头金山中学高三英语上学期期末考试
广东省汕头金山中学2008-2009学年上学期高三期末考试英语第一部分听力（共两节，满分35分）第一节：( 共15 小题, 每小题2 分, 满分30 分)听下面5 段对话或独白, 每段对话或独白后有几个小题。
从题中所给出的A 、B 、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项, 并标在试卷原相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前, 你将有时间阅读各小题, 每小题5 秒钟；听完后, 各小题目将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第 1 段材料, 回答第1—3 题。
1.What’s the conversation mainly about?A.How to travel around the city.B.How to go to the zoo.C.How to get to the train station.2.Which bus can the speakers take to go to the train station?A. No. 7B.No.12C. No.253. How will the speakers take to go to the destination?A. By bus.B. On foot.C. By bike.听第 2 段材料, 回答第4—6 题。
4. What did the girl do in the last week?A. Finished her final exam.B. Visited the hospital.C. Returned to class.5. What is the cause of the girl’s illness?A. Fried chicken.B. Barbecued beef.C. Roast mutton.6. Who is the man?A. He’s the girl’s classmate.B. He’s the girl’s doctor.C. He’s the girl’s teacher.听第 3 段材料, 回答第7—9 题。
广东省汕头市2013届高三教学质量测评英语试题
汕头市2013届普通高中高三教学质量测评试题英语本试卷共三大部分，满分135分。
考试用时120分钟。
注意事项：1. 答卷前，考生务必用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名和考生号、试室号、座位号填写在答题卡上，并粘贴好条形码。
认真核准条形码上的姓名、考生号、试室号和座位号。
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，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上；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交回。
I语言知识及应用（共两节，满分45分）第一节完形填空(共15小題；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意.然后从1一15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。
These days, my husband and I have found a new hobby — apartment hunting. We're 1 _____ a second-hand apartment because we’d like to have a place of our own. Actually, we've been devoting all our spare time 2 _____ the city, visiting various apartments . And the real estate (房地产)ads, which used to be 3 _____ paper in our eyes, have suddenly become so precious.After our honeymoon, the idea of having our own home was only 4 _____. We are tired of the traffic 5 _____ every night while we sleep in a rented house. We need our own 6 _____ ，not big or luxurious (奢侈的)，but certainly neat and comfortable.However, buying a home is no 7 _____ task. Since neither my husband nor I have many 8____ we are looking at buying a second-hand apartment because it is cheaper. Also, we want to live in a place that is in a clean yet 9 _____location.During the first weekend of May, we 10 _____ set out to look for our future home. However, the first day turned out to be a 11 _____First, we looked at an apartment that was conveniently located near a bus line that could take me directly to work. The inner structure of the building was good. Without a second thought, my husband paid the real estate agent (中介）5,000 yuan as a down 12 _____But we overlooked one important aspect of the neighborhood — the location. When we went back for a second look, we found that the area was full of noise and confusion with all the traffic and passers-by. And we were too 13 _____ to get our money back, so we lost a large sum of money. However, this 14 _____ has brought my husband and me closer together. Now we are both more determined than ever to find the 15 _____ apartment that will suit our needs.第二节语法填空（共10小題；每小题1.5分，满分IS 分）仔细阅读下面短文，短文中有10个空格。