[贵州]2013届贵州省六校联盟高三第二次联考英语卷

Sorry, sir, but you can’t go any further without______boarding pass. Please obey ____ rule.

The sick salesman was happy to stay at home because doing _____ was a thorough rest for him.

---He lost his job last week, but he seems happy．
---I think he _____ to put on a brave face．

One _____ of being able to speak English is that you will have more job opportunities.

I think that's unlikely to happen, but if that_______, both America's and China's interest would be severely damaged.

Since your English is poor, why not ________ an English club to improve it?

_______ we go to the McDonald’s?  I am sick of the food there!

Last Sunday I climbed to the top of the hill near my home, ______ I could see half of the city.

Years later, he returned home, unexpectedly the old tree of his childhood__________.

For the past year, he ______ a flat with others and trying to save money to open his own business.

Tom, clean up the broken glass _________ someone walks on it.

When the policeman stopped us, we all looked questioningly at him, ________.

He is, how shall I _________, not exactly fat but rather well-built.

The parents can’t explain _______ makes their children so fascinated with their teacher’s lessons.

--- Don’t bother to buy me an air ticket. I’ve got one.
--- ______ Why didn’t you tell me earlier? I’ve got one, too.

I have always been an independent person, but I have come to know that being independent does not mean refusing help. I may still be   16   with asking for help, but I try to accept. Furthermore, I will even   17   help and when my offers are refused, I am   18   willing to walk away. And all these changes came from a disaster on an island.
Sometimes a person’s independence is a   19   of pride, daring, stubbornness and luck. I used to be too   20   since I was little. I was once a traveler who never asked for   21  , choosing instead to struggle with maps and signs until I found my way.
Then one day on the island of Koh Phangan, in Thailand, everything   22  . I was swimming in the ocean with Sean, my fiancé, when he was   23   by a box jellyfish(箱型水母). He   24  within three minutes, 25 years old. Yet when onlookers and travelers asked if I wanted   25  , stubborn pride and force of habit   26   me accepting. But two young Israeli women stayed.   27   my protest(反对), they were with me even when the police tried to cover up the   28   of Sean’s death. It was listed as drunk drowning to avoid hurting the   29   industry. The Israeli women   30   have walked away.   31  , without even telling me, they   32   their schedule rather than leave me behind.
  33   I didn’t realize it at that time, I would not have   34   the disaster without these great women. Actually, the person who needs help the most is usually the last person to ask for it. I have learned   35   is better than refusing because it not only helps you walk out of trouble, but also helps you know the real meaning of life.

A．struggling B．dealing C．confused D．satisfied

A．offer B．accept C．seek D．desire

A．occasionally B．frequently C．usually D．seldom

A．range B．symbol C．way D．mix

A．money B．equipment C．directions D．suggestions

A．happened B．messed C．changed D．disappeared

A．attacked B．caught C．followed D．impressed

A．sunk B．died C．failed D．recovered

A．company B．advice C．comfort D．evidence

A．kept B．prevented C．denied D．suggested

A．In spite of B．In case of C．In terms of D．As a result

A．proof B．news C．fact D．cause

A．medicine B．entertainment C．fishing D．tourism

A．could B．need C．should D．must

A．Therefore B．Otherwise C．Instead D．Besides

A．delayed B．made C．considered D．threw

A．When B．While C．Because D．If

A．survived B．experienced C．avoided D．suffered

A．refusing B．accepting C．giving D．begging

Renata Di Pietro was studying to be an opera singer. But at 23, while on a music scholarship at the University of Iowa in 1976, her sight began to fail. Soon, it became increasingly difficult to read scores and pick up hand signals from conductors, and the gifted singer was forced to drop out.
After moving to Cleveland, Georgia in 2005, Di Pietro relied on guide dogs to get around. Over the years, she became depressed when she’d lose one of the dogs, who had become her best friend, to old age or death. “It’s very painful, because you love each one,” she says.
In 2009, Di Pietro was intrigued by information from a friend that miniature horses typically live for at least 30 years and make calm and strong guides. She started with a male horse, but he was too hard to control. Angel came next, a mini white female horse Di Pietro has mostly trained herself. “Horses have the ability to avoid the things in the way,” she says. “If I am about to run into something, she slides her body in front of me.”
Di Pietro, now 59, has taught her guide horse to make some sounds with her hoof (马蹄)when she comes to stairs. “Angel can find a chair and locate the nearest door for me,” Di Pietro says. Currently, she’s training Angel to pull her wheelchair and to fetch.
Despite her disability, Di Pietro still sings, performing with her husband, musician Carl Hummer, at special events. Angel is always by her side. “I fight a battle every day to take courage to engage the world,” Di Pietro says. “Angel is my warhorse. We fight that battle together.”
Why did Di Pietro have to give up her studying in the university?

What does the underlined word “intrigued” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?

Angel can do a lot of things for Di Pietro now EXCEPT_________.

Which of the following can best describe the author?

Do you know the following expressions?
Faustian bargain
According to most stories, Faust was a German scholar who was rather unhappy with his life．The devil（魔鬼）, Mephistopheles, promises him that in return for his soul．he will give Faust unlimited power and knowledge．Faust agrees and experiences all kinds of pleasures, but, in the end, his soul goes to the hell．A “Faustian bargain” therefore is a deal that finally results in one's ruin．It means a bargain made for temporary gain without taking future consequences into consideration．
A three-ring circus
When you refer to a situation as being a three-ring circus, you are saying that it is a situation of complete confusion．There are so many activities taking place all together that they leave you confused or annoyed．The expression comes from the world of entertainment—the circus．The area where the artists perform their acts is called the “ring”．In the past, some of the circuses were so large that they had three acts taking place meanwhile in three different “rings”．The audience had to decide which “ring” they wanted to focus on．
In the swim（of things）
When someone is in the swim of things, he is actively participating in the things happening around him, as in “I've been ill, but soon I'll be back in the swim of things.” In the world of fishing, fishermen use the word “swim” to refer to the section of the lake/river where fish can be found in plenty．So, if you are a fish man and wish to catch a lot of fish, where would you be? You would be “in the swim”!
If a person makes a Faustian bargain, _____．

In the past, why did a circus perform different acts at the same time ?

What do we learn about the expression “in the swim（of things）”?

What is the text mainly about?

It's an annual argument. Do we or do we not go on holiday? My wife says no because we have no savings to save us. I say you only live once and we work hard and what's the point if you can't go on holiday. The joy of a recession (不景气) means no argument next year - we just won't go.
Since money is known to be one of the things most likely to bring a relationship to its knees, we should be grateful. For many families the recession means more than not booking a holiday A YouGov survey of 2, 000 people found 22% said they were arguing more with their partners because of concerns about money. A recent research shows arguments about money were especially damaging to couples.　
Kim Stephenson, an occupational psychologist, believes money may be different things to men and women. “People can say the same things about money but have different ideas of what it's for.” he explains. “They'll say it's to save, to spend, for security, for freedom, to show someone you love them.” He says men are more likely to see money as a way of buying status and of showing their parents that they've achieved something.
　　“The biggest problem is that couples assume each other know what's going on with their finances, but they don't. There seems to be more of a taboo (禁忌) about talking about money than about death. But you both need to know what you're doing, who's paying what into the joint account and how much you keep separately. In a healthy relationship, you don't have to agree about money, but you have to talk about it.”
What does the author say about going on holiday in Paragraph 1?

According to the text, what does Kim Stephenson believe?

The author suggests that couples should ______ .

If you are planning to study in the United States, you need to consider several factors. Everyone has different opinions about where is the best place to live in. Also, the best places to live in are not always home to the best schools. Finally, many schools specialize in different areas of study. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology, for example, is a great school for computer science and technology-related fields of study. However, if you want to study oceanography（海洋学）, your interests may be better served by attending school in a place that is on a coastline or near the ocean.
Now I am sure that you know which schools are considered the best in the country. So I will tell you about which states I believe are the best to live in.
California is a nice state. Northern California specifically has very good weather. Los Angeles in southern California is another story, though. Life in LA is full of excitement and fast, and sometimes dangerous. As for me, I enjoyed the time I spent in Massachusetts, Virginia and Maryland and these states have a lot of history and culture. The weather is not as perfect as Northern California, but it is still quite nice. My favorite area of America is the Mid-west. Middle America, I think, is home to the true American sense of values. In addition, there are many good universities there.
Also, you need to think about your likes and dislikes and then research the various states. You like sunshine and hate snow? Then you probably won’t like the Midwest or even the Northeast. Open space, nature and peace? Then you probably should stay away from America’s large cities. Are you interested in government? Then Washington D. C. is the only place for you. Whatever you decide, put some thought into it. The place you live in could be the difference between a great study-abroad experience and a state of great suffering on earth.
What, according to the author, should be considered first if you want to study in the USA?

What is California like?

If you study in Middle America, you can probably _______.

What can we conclude from the text?
A.All American famous universities lie in nice places.
B. Los Angeles is the most dangerous city in the USA.
C. Washington D.C. is the political centre of the USA.
D. It is always raining in the Midwest of the USA.

根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Three Healthy Ways to Help Your Kids Excel in School
      Follow these golden rules to help ensure that your kids succeed this school year—and beyond.
1. Add exercise to their routine.
According to recently published research, the parts of children’s brains that are associated with memory and learning are larger in those kids who are more active.        In other words, if you want your kids to get better grades as a result, make sure to schedule in frequent exercise along with piano practice and Mandarin lessons.
2. Feed them healthy food.
Children’s brains need much more nutritious materials to keep developing. A great amount of fish, eggs, nuts, berries, fruits, and vegetables in your kids’ diet will lead to well-nourished (营养良好的) brains as well as bodies.       Limiting sweets prevents sugar rushes and low-blood-sugar crashes that can cause kids to become absent-minded and behave irregularly.
3.      
While their bodies are asleep, children’s brains are hard at work going over the new information. Kids who don’t get enough sleep or are frequently interrupted while sleeping have been shown to have difficulty remembering what they’ve learned in school.    That will go far towards helping them be at their best throughout the school d

E.Help your kids relax in the evenings and go to bed at a reasonable hour.
F.Cutting down on sugar is key to helping them regulate their behavior, too.
G.Studies have shown that children involved in more exercise improved in math, reading, and spelling.

假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（＼）划掉。
修改：在错的词下面画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1. 没处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
The other day, I was invited my friend Sam’s home for dinner. I felt a bit surprising when I saw Bill there. It was two month since we two had quarreled, so I was embarrassed and didn’t know how to do. I sat down on the sofa but began to watch TV. Later Sam came to ask me to make up with Bill. Until then I realize that Sam had arranged the meeting on purpose. He went up to Bill and greeted him warmly, smiled at him. He looked very happily and talked with me excitedly. That night, we had a great fun together.

假如你叫李华，你的一位美国留学生朋友Peter邀请你参加本周日在他家举办的生日聚会，但你不能参加，请根据以下内容给他写一封电子邮件：
表达想参加的意愿
说明不能参加的理由（至少2个）
表示歉意并另约时间
注意：
词数100左右；
可适当增加细节以使行文连贯；
开头语已为你写好。
Dear Peter
I am extremely sorry to tell you that I am unable to go to your party this Sunday.
Best regards,
Li Hua