[浙江]2012届浙江省慈溪市高三上学期期中考试英语卷

—Did you enjoy the drama last night?
—Yes. I’ve never seen        one before.

He complained that this was the third time he            of the changes of the meeting date.

            customers, the company said the amount of the chemical in the shampoo products wouldn’t harm people’s health.

Aunt Mary is crazy about shopping. She must be snapping up the bargains in the department store during such a sale,           ?

She was moving out of her old apartment          she suddenly realized that the key to the new apartment wasn’t on her.

“It’s a secret….” he lowered his voice and whispered         no one could overhear it.

The weather turned out to be fine. I        the trouble to carry my umbrella with me.

Stage fright is a common example of        educators call a “lack of confidence” among students.

—I’m afraid I can’t pass the driving test tomorrow.
—         ! I’m sure you’ll make it.

—What about the protection?
—Let’s keep the surface        dirt by putting a cover over it.

—Why are you laughing secretly at me?
—You look         in that odd hat.

What’s the matter with you? There’s        in your project!

If Jim has been more independent, his parents’ divorce would not have        him as deeply.

The Mid-Autumn Festival is        special holiday formost Chinese when       whole family will get together.

—Can’t you stay a little longer? I really want to talk more with you,
—Me, too.         I have to get home before 10 at night.

The first snow fell in December in our province last year,         was uncommon.

Medicine should always be kept out of the         of children at home.

—Good morning, sir. Can I help you?
—I’d like a barbecue together with an orange juice. How much do you         ?

—It’s nice. Never before         such a special drink!
—I’m glad you like it.

It is not how much we do but how much love we put into what we do                   benefits our work most.

We should show respect to everybody, especially our elders because they are ahead of us — in age, in wisdom and maturity, in experience and education．Our  21   have done a lot for us, directly or indirectly and most of us  22   everything to their kindness and love．
When we   23   them respect, whether it is by bowing to them, or  24    them with a smile, or offering them any help they need, it is one way of   25   our own love and gratitude to them．   26, elders have also been through all the years you are  27   and know a little more about the world than you do．
It is   28   that you do not agree with the belief of your elders, but this is nothing new．All younger generations have always  29   with their elders and it is these differences that bring changes in human   30  ．However much you disagree with them, give them credit for their   31．
With changing times and  32   influences, youngsters no longer know what is interpreted as disrespect to elders．Youngsters should 33   express their views and if there are arguments, they should not   34   their voices．
If there is no space on sofas or chairs, children will immediately   35   their places, and sit on the carpet．In buses and trains, youngsters are   36   to give up their places to older people．This is not a  37   of who has more rights．It is simply that those who are younger have the strength to bear  38_, or tolerate unpleasantness, so it is natural to show consideration to those who are older and perhaps at a   39   disadvantage．
When you do simple things as a mark of respect, elders become  40   that youngsters care for them, and they respond with affection and kindness．

A．youngsters B．elders C．parents D．juniors

A．devote B．owe C．pay D．contribute

A．show B．explain C．exhibit D．point

A．greeting B．receiving C．declaring D．showing

A．expressing B．describing C．sending D．suggesting

A．However B．Therefore C．Besides D．Though

A．experiencing with B．going through C．suffering from D．worrying out

A．maybe B．likely C．possible D．probably

A．quarreled B．dealt C．lived D．disagreed

A．community B．organization C．society D．public

A．experience B．reality C．emotion D．information

A．cultural B．special C．environmental D．position

A．quietly B．slightly C．silently D．coldly

A．rise B．raise C．support D．force

A．give away B．get rid of C．give up D．send out

A．expected B．forced C．needed D．reminded

A．doubt B．question C．wonder D．challenge

A．suffering B．upset C．trouble D．discomfort

A．serious B．light C．heavy D．slight

A．aware B．alive C．knowing D．sensible

Will Nanfang University of Science and Technology in Shenzhen announce a new beginning for China’s higher education reform? It’s too early to answer.But its presence is challenging the Ministry of Education.Even without the approval of the ministry it seems that the school is determined to move forward and enroll 50 students, so-called child prodigies(奇才), to begin classes on March l, 2011.On graduating in 2015, these students will receive a diploma unauthorized by the Ministry of Education-unlike the students of their age from the state-run universities.
The school is committed to modeling itself on Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, but if the government will not approve the school, the situation could cause a lot of trouble for those 50 students if they want to do graduate studies at other higher learning institutions.Other schools could turn their applications down for their unauthorized diplomas.
The difficulties, however, have not frightened students and their parents away.On Dec.18, 2010 more than 1,000 students and their parents visited Nanfang University of Science and Technology for interviews.
Private investment marks the school out from other higher learning institutions in the nation.Not a penny comes from the government. So the government will have no voice in how the school will be run.
The Ministry of Education has published a comprehensive plan for education reform and development between 2011 and 2020.The goal is to make China’s higher education internationally competitive.To accomplish this goal, the government should have the courage to let the educators who have big ideas try them out.The ministry should have applauded the independence the school in Shenzhen has shown and encouraged more to do likewise.
Education reform in China has reached a new and crucial stage.Nanfang University of Science and Technology has a long way to go to prove itself competitive rather than a diploma mill.
Over 1,000 students and parents visited the school because      .

The trouble the students in the school may have is that      .

What does the author think of Nanfang University of Science and Technology?

What is the best title of the passage?

It was a hot summer day. My dad and I were getting ready to go out for a ride on the boat with my friend Katie and the dog when the phone call came, the call that made that bright, beautiful day a cold, dark, gloomy one.
I had just put on my suit, shorts, and tank top, and packed my bag with sunscreen and everything else I would need for the day. I ran into my parents' room to find Dad. When I saw him on the phone, he was crying. I'd never seen my dad cry before. My heart sank. What possibly could have happened?
"Max, I'm so sorry," I heard him say. That's when it hit me. I knew that Suzie had died.Max has been my dad's best friend for years. Suzie, his daughter, had a rare disease that mainly affected her body. Her brain was OK. She knew what was going on; she knew that shehad problems and was different from other kids. Once she told her dad that she wished she could die and be born in a different body. Yet although she couldn't live a normal life ，she was still happy.
When Suzie and I were little, we spent quite a bit of time together. As we grew up, we grew apart. She lived in New York, and I lived in the Midwest. When Suzie was ten she had to live ina hospital in Virginia. About eight months before she died, Max gave us her number at the hospital and we talked at least twice a week until the end. Suzie was always so excited to talk to us and wanted to know every detail about my life. She wanted to know everything I did and every thing I ate. In a way, she lived through me.
After we found out about her death, we made our plans to go to New York for the funeral. When she was alive, I sent her a Beanie Baby and she sent one back to me. I had bought her another one but never had the chance to send it to her, so I took it to put in her casket(棺材).
Her funeral was very different from any funeral I'd ever been to. After they lowered her casket, each one of us put a shovelful of dirt over her. I remember crying so hard, I felt weak. My cheeks burned from the tears. My whole body was shaking as I picked up the shovel, but I'm glad I did it.
When Suzie and I first started calling one another, I thought it would be more of a burden on me, but I was completely wrong. I learned so much from her. She gave me more than I could ever give to her. I will never forget her or the talks we had. I now know that I must never take anything for granted especially my health and the gift of life.
The author's family cancelled their ride because______.

What does the underlined part “In a wav, she lived through me.” mean?

Which of the following is TRUE according to the text?

A．Suzie was the only person helping the author with difficulties.

B．The author feared that she might also get the same disease as Suzie.

C．The author benefited a lot from talking on the phone with Suzie.

D．The author didn't understand Suzie was her true friend until Suzie's death.

What is the most important lesson the author learned from Suzie's death?

Museum of the Moving Image(MMI)(Monday Closed) As the best museum in New York City and with a balance of hands-on(实际操作的)activities and information, it’s the rare bird that can entertain and educate people of different ages. It’s a perfect destination for a family trip of a couple hours. Pros—Excellent movie screenings. Easy subway access. Cons—Difficult to reach by Car.

New York Hall of Science(NYHS)(Monday Closed) Being New York City’s only hand son science and technology center, it is an interactive science museum focusing on its audience of children. It has the most hands-on exhibits in an NYC museum, and it’s a fun destination for ages 5 and up. Older folks might take great interest in the NASA rockets outside the museum, but don’t bother unless you’ve kids to keep you company. Pros—Cool interactive science exhibits, the rockets. Cons—Hard to reach by public transportation.

Queens County Farm Museum(QCFM)(Year-round 7 days a week) It is an actual farm in New York City and home to animals your kids can feed and a yard full of a climbing plant whose fruit can be made into wine. Good chance to meet sheep, goats, pigs, chickens and cows! The animals are mostly readily accessible to visitors. And the museum sells feed for young hands willing to get licked by sheep and goats. Pros—Outdoor fun. Cons—Expensive festivals, long bus ride, no subway.

Queens Museum of Art(QMA)(Monday and Tuesday Closed) Opened in 1972 to serve as a cultural center in New York City, it exhibits art by local and international artists. Its best exhibits are on the two World’s Fairs. and of course,the Panorama of New York City, a giant , highly detailed diorama(透景画)of all five New York City boroughs. 行政区) Pros—The Panorama, Great gift shop. Easy subway access. Cons—Not much for kids.

The least likely choice for 5-year-old Jack to make among the museums is______.

According to the text, which of the following is NOT true?

A．All the museums mentioned above lie in New York City.

B．No other museum in New York City is better than MMI.

C．Lucky visitors can see grapes in one of the museums.

D．NYHS has the most hands-on activities in America.

We can know from the text that______.

In which museum can you enjoy outdoor fun?
A．MMI. B．NYHS.    C．QCFM.    D．QMA.

In the last years of the Warring States period, the State of Qin attacked the State of Wei on a large scale repeatedly and occupied large areas of land, for the State of Wei was too weak to defend itself. In 273 B.C. ,the Qin army launched a more serious attack upon the State of Wei than ever. The king of the State of Wei gathered his officials, and asked with a worried look if anyone could propose a way to defeat the Qin army. After years of chaos caused by the wars, the officials trembled when fighting was mentioned, and no one dared to speak of resistance.
At the critical moment when a large enemy force was bearing down upon the border, most of the officials persuaded the king to use for peace, at the cost of giving away to the State of Qin the large area of land north of the Huanghe River and south of the Taihang Mountain. However Su Dai, a counselor, did not agree. He hurried up to the king and said:"Your Majesty, they don't think about the interests of the country at all. It is just because they are afraid of death that they ask you to sue for peace by betraying the country. Of course you can temporarily satisfy the ambition of Qin, but it will never stop attacking us until our land is totally given away."
He added." Once there was a man whose house was on fire. People told him to put out the fire with water, but he would not listen. Instead, he carried a faggot to put out the fire, only to make the fire fiercer. Isn't it similar to carrying faggots to put out a fire if you agree to sue for peace at the cost of the land of the State of Wei?"
Though Sue Dai's argument was very convincing, the king accepted the suggestion of those officials and gave away to the State of Qin a large area of the land of the State of Wei. As might be expected, the Qin army attacked the State of Wei in 225 B.C. Again, surrounding the capital city Daliang and flooding it by digging open the dykes(堤防) of the Huanghe River. The State of Wei was finally destroyed.
When asked how to defeat the Qin army, most officials               .

The underlined phrase "sue for" in Paragraph 2 probably means               .

Su Dai used the example of "carrying faggots to put out a fire" to show             .

The story is mainly developed by        .

Tuvalu, north of Fiji, is a tiny country in the Pacific Ocean.
Storms and huge waves are a constant threat and none of Tuvalu's nine little islands is more than five metres above sea level. Salt water is already entering the country's drinking water supply, as well as damaging plants that produce fruit and vegetable. It fears it will be swallowed up by the sea. Without urgent help, the country's days are numbered.
But Tuvalu is not the first place to face sinking into the sea. Venice, a historic city in Italy best known for its canals, has sunk about 24cm over the past 100 years. Experts say that it will have sunk another 20-50cm by 2050.A century ago, St. Mark's Square, the lowest point in the city, flooded about nine time a year. Nowdays it happens more than 100 times.
While Venice is slowly sinking into the mud on which it stands, Tuvalu's rising sea level is caused by global warming.
The average global temperature has increased by almost 0.5 centigrade degree over the past century; scientists expect it to rise by an extra 1-3 degrees over the next 100 years.
Warmer weather makes glaciers（冰川） melt, adding more water to the ocean. The warmer temperatures also make water expand, so it take up more space, causing the sea level to rise. The sea level has risen about 10-25cm in the last 100 years.
People have been increasing the greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, such as CO2, through burning coal, oil and gas. This adds to the power of the greenhouse effect, making the planet even warmer.
Many scientists believe that, if the warming is not stopped, there will be huge climate changes. The sea level could rise by one metre this century.
Should this come true, millions of homes would be swallowed up by the sea and the world will be flooded with" climate refugees" looking for somewhere else to live.
We can infer from Paragraph 2 that             .

The author uses Tuvalu and Venice as examples in order to explain           .    

What does the underlined word "refugees" (in the last paragraph)mean?

Which of the following is NOT true according to the text?

阅读下列材料，从所给的六个选项（A、B、C、D、E和F）中，选出符合各小题要求的最佳选项，并将答案写在答题纸相应位置。选项中有一项是多余选项。
The people below are all looking for a college course. After the description of these people, there is information about six colleges and the courses A--F. Decide which college would be the most suitable for each person mentioned in questions 61-65 and then mark the correct letter (A-F) on your answer sheet. There is one extra paragraph about one college and the course which you do not need to use.
______ . Anna is 18 and she wants to do computer studies so that she can work in an office. She would like to study in London but is worried about finding accommodation(住处).
______ Peter is 19 and wants to be a sports teacher. He is very good at sport, especially running. He wants to go to a college outside London.
______ Maria used to teach in a secondary school but now wants to teach at primary level. She wants to do a part-time course in London.
______ Stephen works in the computer industry and wants to go back to college for a year to do a diploma(文凭)in advanced computer studies. He lives in London and wants to study there.
______ Ali wants to do computer studies in London. He would like to do a full-time course which includes some time working in industry. In his spare time he plays football.
COURSES TO CHOOSE FROM

E．Dene College was built in 1990 in an attractive part of north London. Spaces are still available on our popular part-time course in primary teaching for teachers who want to retrain. Beginning in October we will also have new four-year courses in law, economics, mathematics and sports science.
F．Westgate College in south London has a range of courses, from maths and physics to computer studies and sports science. We offer both lower and advanced diplomas. All our courses are from one to three years in length and are particularly suitable for people with some work experience.

下面的短文中共有10处语言错误，请你在错误的地方增加、删除或个性某个单词。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（^），在该行右边横线上写出该加的词。
删除：在多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，在该行右边横线上写出改正后的词。
注意：
1．每处错误及其修改均仅限一词。
2．只允许修改10处，多者（从11处起）不计分。
Last Saturday the students of our class made a bike trip of Wanping, a small town by the Taihu Lake. We set off earlier in the morning. After getting to the town, we had visited some places of interest. At noon, we had picnic near the lake. Everybody was attracted with the beautiful scenery and we took a lot of picture. In the afternoon, some of them went fishing, some flew kites, and the others rowed boats on the water. We both had a wonderful time! It was a pleasant trio fir us, during which the boys were offered the girls a lot of help. We have learned to help, understand and sharing with others. In a word, we have got quite a lot from it.

自1983年中央电视台首届春节联欢晚会以来，春晚成为收视率最高的节目之一。但近几年来，春晚收视率呈下降趋势。请你根据以下提示，以“Spring Festival Gala CCTV”为题，写一篇100词左右的英语短文。
1．过去：几乎家家户户都喜欢在除夕观看春晚，喜迎新年；
2．近来：越来越多的人特别是年轻人选择不看春晚；
3．你对这种现象的分析及建议；
4．你的选择和理由。
注意：
1．可以适当增加细节，使行文连贯；
2．文章开头已为你写好（不计入总词数）。
参考词汇：除夕the Chinese New Year’s Eve
Spring Festival Gala on CCTV
Ever since it started in 1983, the Spring Festival Gala has been one of the most popular TV shows.