[广东]2011-2012学年广东省三校高二下学期联考英语试卷

School was over and I was both mentally and physically tired, I sat at the very front of the bus because of   1   to get home．Sitting at the front makes you   2   out like a shiny coin in a pile of dull pennies． Janie, the driver, tries to break the uncomfortable atmosphere by striking the match of   3 ．
I try to mind my manners and  4   listen, but usually I am too busy thinking about my day．On this day, however, her conversation was worth listening to．
"My father’s sick," she said to no one in  5 ．I could see the anxiety and fear in her eyes．With a sudden change of attitude and interest, I asked, "What’s wrong with him?"
With her eyes wet and her voice tight from   6   the tears, she responded, "Heart trouble．" Her eyes   7  as she continued．"I’ve already lost my mum, so I don’t think I can   8  losing him．”
I couldn’t respond．I was  9   ．My heart ached for her．I sat on the old, smelly seat thinking of the great   10  my own mother was thrown into when my father died．
I saw how hard it was, and still is, for her．I wouldn’t like anyone to go through that．Suddenly I realized Janie wasn’t only a bus driver．That was just her job．She had a whole world of family and concerns too．I had never thought of her as anything but a  11   ．I suddenly felt very   12   ．I realized I had only thought of people as   13   as what their purposes were in my life．I paid no attention to Janie because she was a bus driver．1 had judged her by her job and regarded her as unimportant．
For all I know, I’m just another person in someone else’s world, and may not even be important．I should not have been so selfish and self-centered．Everyone   14  a place to go to, people to see and appointments to   15 ．Understanding people is an art．

A．determination B．decision C．attempt D．anxiety

A．make B．stand C．think D．find

A．topic B．message C．discussion D．conversation

A．devotedly B．carelessly C．truly D．sincerely

A．common B．silence C．particular D．surprise

A．avoiding B．clearing C．keeping D．fighting

A．glanced B．closed C．lowered D．saddened

A．mind B．regret C．bear D．miss

A．angry B．interested C．curious D．shocked

A．pain B．pity C．disappointment D．mercy

A．daughter B．worker C．driver D．passenger

A．selfish B．confused C．worried D．sad

A．long B．often C．far D．well

A．takes B．has C．finds D．needs

A．stay B．remain C．keep D．put

Advertising gives useful information about which products to buy. But modern advertising gives more than news   16   products and services .Today’s advertisements, or ads, try to get consumers to buy certain brands .Writers of advertising are so skillful 17  they can sometimes persuade a consumer ___18___(wear) a certain kind of clothing, eat a special kind of cereal (麦片) ,or see a movie. Consumers might never even want a product if they did not see or hear advertisements for it.
For example, you probably do not need the ___19___(new) cereal in the supermarket. There are probably many cereal brands on your kitchen shelves. You may not have space on your shelf for __20__. But if you see ads about a new cereal that is your extra - tasty and has a free prize in the box, you may want __21_. Advertising must get attention. To be     22__ (effect), it must be exciting, entertaining, or provide some pleasure. The secret of writing good advertising copy is to offer____23__ good idea as well as a product. The idea is ___24___ the advertisement is really selling. One example is an ad that says eating a certain cereal will make a person do well in sports. That cereal brand may sell better if consumers think it ____25__ (offer) strength and energy.

Peter Judd joined the army  26   he was eighteen, and for several months he  27   (teach) how to be a good soldier. He did quite well in everything   ___ 28 shooting. One day he and his friends were practicing ___29_____ (shoot), all of __30___were doing quite well except Peter. After he had shot at the target nine times and had not hit it once, the officer  31   was trying to teach the young soldiers to shoot said, "You’re quite    32    (hope). Peter! Don’t waste your last bullet too! Go behind that wall and shoot yourself with it!"
Peter felt ashamed. He went behind the wall, and a few seconds later the officer and the    33    young soldiers heard the sound of a shot.
"Heavens!" the officer said, "Has that silly man really shot   34   ?" He ran behind the wall    35    (anxious), but Peter was all right. "I’m sorry, sir." he said, "but I missed again.”

During the summer holidays there will be a revised schedule of services for the students. Changes for dining-room and library service hours and for bus schedules will be posted on the wall outside of the dining-hall. Weekly film and concert schedules, which are being arranged, will be posted each Wednesday outside of the student club.
In the summer holidays, buses going to the town center will leave the main hall every hour on the half hour during the day. The dining-room will serve three meals a day from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm during the week and two meals from noon to 7:00 pm on weekends. The library will continue its usual hours during the week, but have shorter hours on Saturdays and Sundays. The weekend hours are from noon to 5:00 pm.
All students who want to use the library borrowing services must have a new summer card. This announcement will also appear in the next week’s student newspaper.
The main purpose of this announcement is to ________.

At which of the following times will the bus leave the main hall?

Times for films and concerts are not listed in this announcement because ________.

In the summer holidays, the library will have __________.

We may infer that during the summer holidays ________.

It was one of the happiest times of my life. I was 29 and had just received my bachelor’s degree, graduating with honors despite working two jobs and being a wife and mother. My parents and five-year-old son were in the audience when I walked onto the stage at Ashland University to get my diploma. I was so excited and proud to be starting a teaching career and contributing more to my family’s well-being.
But when I got home that evening, there was a note from my husband written on the back of an envelope. It basically said he had come to get his clothes and wouldn’t be back. We’d been having trouble, but the finality of that note still came as a shock. He had emptied our bank account. We were horribly in debt. I had quit my previous jobs in expectation of interviewing for a teaching position. Plus, I was eight months pregnant.
I had my son, and I was about to bring a new life into the world, so despite my deep sadness, I had to go on. The next morning, I woke up, put my feet on the floor, took a deep breath, fixed breakfast, and basically did everything I always did. I used my routine to keep me moving. After being in the military for six years, I guess you can say I relied on my training, like all good soldiers do in tough situations. One small step after one small step was the way I bounced back(恢复原状).
And in the seven years since, I’ve continued moving forward. I got a job as a kindergarten teacher, earned a master’s degree in education, and watched my babies grow to twelve and seven. I certainly would never have chosen to put them through this, but looking back, I’m glad it happened to me when it did. It helped me find my voice and myself a lot sooner. It helped me grow independent, confident, and strong—things I’m hopefully instilling(灌输) now in my children.
After getting her bachelor’s degree, the author expected to ________.

What do we know about the author from Paragraph 2?

The author’s hardships in life made her ________.

It can be inferred from the passage that __________.

What helped the author to pull through her hard time?

Until the 1980s, the American homeless population comprised (组成) mainly older males. Today, homelessness strikes much younger part of society. In fact, a 25-city survey by the U. S. Conference of Mayors in 1987 found that families with children make up the fastest growing part of the homeless population. Many homeless children gather in inner cities; this transient(变化无常的) and frequently frightened student population creates additional problems — both legal and educational — for already overburdened（负担过重的）urban school administrators and teachers.
Estimates of the number of homeless Americans range from 350,000 to three million. Likewise, estimates of the number of homeless school children vary radically. A U.S. Department of Education report, based on state estimates, states that there are 220,000 homeless school-age children, about a third of whom do not attend school on a regular basis, But the National Coalition for the Homeless estimates that there are at least two times as many homeless children, and that less than half of them attend school regularly.
One part of the homeless population that is particularly difficult to count consists of the “throwaway” youths who have been cast of their homes. The Elementary School Center in New York City estimates that there are 1.5 million of them, many of whom are not counted as children because they do not stay in family shelters and tend to live by themselves on the streets.
Federal law, the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act of 1987, includes a section that addresses the educational needs of homeless children. The educational provisions of the McKinney Act are based on the belief that all homeless children have the right to a free, appropriate education.
It is implied in the first paragraph that ____.

The National Coalition for the homeless believes that the number of homeless children is _____.

 One part of the homeless population is difficult to estimate. The reason might well be ____.

The McKinney Act is mentioned in this passage in order to show that ___.

The passage mainly deals with ____.

If your recurring(经常性的)dreams are worrying you，you can rest assured and needn’t worry．Psychologists say in the vast majority of these cases，this is just the mind’s way of dealing with stress and conflicts，problems and concerns．It’s a good thing．
They call be surprisingly vivid and real，or fragmented and weird．They can be comforting or frightening．Our dreams can tell us a lot about what we are really thinking．Dreams give us an x-ray of our unconsciousness(潜意识)．They tell us，particularly when we are at life’s passages or turning points．
Lisa Oppenheim had the same dream whenever she was about to move to a new home or a new city．It’s always just a feeling of needing to stay safe．Experts say disturbing dreams often occur around major life events．For Lisa，it was moving．For others，it can be marriage or divorce，the death of a loved one or pressure at work．
Doctor Siegel has studied the meaning of dream for nearly 30 years．He believes stressful or upsetting dreams can be a sign of what’s buried deep inside our minds．
He said．“Dreams are important to survival．They are crucial to the balance of our psyche(心灵)．They help us work out problems that we’re having every single day．They go to the cutting edge of what’s stressful，what’s bothering us and what we’re working out in our lives．Dreams can guide us and in order to find that guidance，to find that deep source of wisdom that’s in our dreams every night，we need to pay attention to our dreams．”
But many dreams are scary and horrible．How can we understand these nightmares? Doctor Siegel says they are reflecting especially intense emotion or unresolved conflict．The stronger the emotion in the dream，whether it’s pleasure or fear，the likelier the dream is to be important．
Knowing what your recurring dreams or nightmares mean can be liberating．Some nightmares can be a sign of serious psychological problems，such as post-dramatic stress disorder．If they are extremely disturbing or violent or the cause of severe anxiety，you should see a professional therapist(治疗专家)．
By saying “Dreams give US an x-ray of our unconsciousness,”  the author means that dreams

People will have recurring dreams when they_______________．

Which of the following is true according to Doctor Siegel?

How should we deal with the recurring nightmares?

The purpose of the passage is_________________．

A. 20 Years Younger

The book details easy and effective steps we can all take to rebuild the foundation of youth and enjoy better health, improved energy, and a positive outlook on life. The four basic programs are: an exercise system for fighting muscle and bone loss, a longevity-focused diet, sleep rejuvenation, and wrinkle-fighting skin care. Woven throughout the text is practical advice on changing appearances, controlling stress, staying mentally sharp, navigating medical tests, and much more.
B. Born To Run

Full of incredible characters, amazing athletic achievements, cutting-edge science, and, most of all, pure inspiration, Born to Run is an epic adventure that began with one simple question: Why does my foot hurt? In search of an answer, Christopher McDougall sets off to find a tribe of the world’s greatest distance runners and learn their secrets, and in the process shows us that everything we thought we knew about running is wrong.
C. Natural Running

In Natural Running, Abshire explains how modern running shoes distort the efficient running technique that humans evolved over thousands of years. He reviews the history of running shoes and injuries, making the case for barefoot running but also warning about its dangers.
D. Woodworking

This book includes excellent instruction from a best-selling woodworking author on all aspects of woodworking with hand tools. He approaches setting up the all-hand tool shop, explains how the tools work in wood, addresses the joinery, and finishes with instructions on building a workshop accessory to use with hand tools. Also included are other sample projects and information on finishing the hand worked projects.
E. Whittling Little Folk: 20 Delightful Characters to Carve and   Paint

At the beginning of the book, readers will find step-by-step carving and painting instructions for a Scandinavian inspired man and woman. Once they have learned to carve these two projects, readers will find an additional 18 patterns that can also be created with the same technique and some subtle changes.
F. Quick and Easy Meals

The book offers healthy, low-carbon Primal-approved recipes that can all be completed in under half an hour and, in many cases, in just a few minutes. Sisson and Meier show you how to delight your family or guests every time with quick, delicious meals using local produce, CSA meats, healthy fats (yes, and real butter) and common herbs and spices.
请阅读以下购书者的信息，然后匹配相关的书籍。
Carina is fond of art and likes carving very much. In order to make something for the coming Mothers Day, she is searching a new idea.
Daisy is a busy salesgirl, who is difficult to find time to cook. She likes home meals.
Alexander is a college student. He likes running. He wants to know more about the secret of shoes and running.
Sammy majors in PE. He will do a research on how to train long distance runners.
Nancy is looking for a book about advice on controlling stress, changing appearances, and enjoying a better health

以下是剪纸艺术的相关信息：

生词：paper-cutting 剪纸
[写作内容]:请根据以上信息写一篇英语短文，介绍佛山剪纸艺术，供外国游客参考，内容包括：
剪纸艺术的历史、种类及现状。
[写作要求]
1. 只能使用5个句子表达全部内容；
2. 作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称。

阅读下面的短文，然后按照要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文。
The ultimate （最终的） goal of life is to achieve happiness, and the way to achieve happiness is to wise management. So says The Sims (模拟人生)，an American strategic life-simulation computer game that lets you create, direct, and manage the lives of SimCity’s residents.
Similar to the life of a real person, the game begins with the creation of your simulated（模拟的）people: pick a name and a gender, decide on personality/astrological sign (星座), and then choose a look from a variety of heads, bodies, and skin tones. Each little Sim person has all basic needs (Hunger, Comfort, Fun, etc.) like a human which can be satisfied by interaction with other Sims or purchased objects. Name, gender, and appearance don’t affect gameplay much, but personality determines how your Sim plays with others.
One gameplay goal is to improve your Sim and eventually help him or her achieve happiness. With proper management he or she can climb a career ladder, which nets him or her more money. This allows the purchase of higher quality stuff, which lets you improve your Sim even more. With suitable care, your Sim can have a mate, kids, and a mansion with an indoor pool. Mismanage your new, simulated family, and fights will break out, jobs will be lost, and the house will fall apart.
With The Sims, you can create whatever and whomever you desire. Triumph or tragedy? You name it. In your real life, it is the same case.
[写作内容]
1. 约30个词概括短文的要点；
2. 然后以约120个词写一篇文章，并包括以下要点：
1）模拟人生就是规划人生，说出人生规划的重要性。
2）就如何有效规划高三学习，谈谈你的具体做法。
[写作要求] 
1. 可以参照阅读材料的篇章结构组织故事，但不得直接引用原文中的句子；
2. 标题自定。
[评分标准] 概括准确，语言规范，内容合适，篇章连贯。