广东湛江市高三普通高考测试二英语试卷

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小题所给的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 important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing. ” —Albert Einstein
It’s no secret that curiosity makes learning more effective and       . Curious students not only ask questions, but also          seek out the answers. Without        , Sir Isaac Newton would have never put forward the laws of physics, Alexander Fleming probably wouldn’t have          penicillin (青霉素)，and Marie Curie’s pioneering research on radioactivity may not exist.
Curiosity is just as          as intelligence in determining how well students do in school. Curiosity          the brain for learning. As we all known, we’re more likely to        what we’ve learned when the subject matter interests us. Actually, curiosity also helpsus learn information wedon’t consider           or important. So if a teacher is able to         students’ curiosity, they’ll be betterprepared to learn things that they would normally consider boring or difficult. For instance, if a student struggles with         , personalizing math problem tomatch their specific interest could help them        remember how to go about solving similar math problems in the future.
However, scientists think that there arestill a few things that remain     about curiosity’s role in learning. For one thing, scientists have yet to determine its long-term effects. For instance, if a student’s curiosity is aroused at the          of a school day, will it help them better absorb information all day long? Another thing the       are keen to investigate is why some people are more         curious than others, and which factors most influence how curious we are.

A．enjoyable B．impossible C．difficult D．avoidable

A．lazily B．actively C．dependently D．negatively

A．energy B．curiosity C．technology D．secret

A．invented B．discovered C．heard D．learned

A．important B．easy C．sensitive D．heavy

A．blames B．searches C．begs D．prepares

A．remember B．dislike C．forgive D．abandon

A．interesting B．boring C．friendly D．awful

A．arouse B．remove C．record D．miss

A．physics B．chemistry C．math D．biology

A．better B．less C．louder D．harder

A．distinct B．unclear C．certain D．confident

A．beginning B．end C．age D．time

A．teachers B．students C．researchers D．police

A．immediately B．indifferently C．naturally D．seriously

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。
Once when a Lion was asleep a little Mouse began running up and down upon him. This soon wakened the Lion, who    (catch) the little Mouse and was going to kill him. “Pardon, O King,” cried the little Mouse, “forgive      this time. I shall never forget it and someday I will help you on return!” The Lion started to laugh, “Ha! Ha! Ha! A little Mouse can help a big Lion     me?” The Lion thought it was funny and let the Mouse go. Some time      (late) the Lion fell into a trap. The     (hunt), who desired to carry the Lion alive to the King, tied him to a tree. Meanwhile, he went in search of a wagon to carry the Lion on. Just then the little Mouse happened to pass by.      (see) the sad situation    the Lion was, the little Mouse went up to him and soon chewed the net that bound the King of the Beasts. Soon the Mouse chewed a big hole     the net, and the Lion was free! “Was I not right?” said the Little Mouse, “You laughed at me but even      little Mouse can help a big Lion.” The Lion was so grateful    he no longer looked down on the little Mouse.
Little friends may prove great friends.

I know that for many of you, today is the first day of school. Some of you are probably wishing it were still summer and you could have stayed in bed just a little bit longer this morning. But I’m here because I want to talk with you about your education and what’s expected of all of you in this new school year.
Every single one of you has something that you’re good at. And you have a responsibility to yourself to discover what that is. That’s the opportunity an education can provide. Maybe you could be a great writer, but you might not know it until you write that English paper that’s assigned to you. Maybe you could be an inventor, but you might not know it until you do your project for your science class.
I know it’s not always easy to do well in school. I know a lot of you have challenges in your lives right now that can make it hard to focus on your schoolwork. But the circumstances of your life---what you look like, where you come form, how much money you have---none of these is an excuses for neglecting your homework or having a bad attitude in school.
I know that sometimes you get that sense form TV that you can be rich and successful without any hard work---that your ticket to success is through rapping or basketball or being a reality TV star. Chances are you’re not going to be any of those things.
The truth is, being successful is hard. You won’t lose every subject that you study. Not every homework assignment will seem completely relevant to your life right at this minute. And you won’t necessarily succeed in everything the first time you try. Some of the most successful people in the world are the ones who have had the most failure. J. K. Rowling’s first Harry potter book was rejected 12 times before it was finally published.
So I expect all of you to get serious this year. I expect you to put your best effort into everything you do.
This passage is a speech of _________.

The second paragraph mainly talks about the role that education plays in ____.

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

The author uses the example of J. K. Rowling to show that ________.

What is the purpose of the author in writing this passage?

Imagine this: You’re working on a school paper on your laptop. Your screen is full of open programs, including documents, Web pages and MSN chat.
Suddenly, a friend sends you a link to a video and demands that you watch it. He says it’s about cats, it’s funny and you’re going to love it. But you can’t help thinking, “I don’t have time for this right now.” You start to feel even more stressed out than you already did about your paper. While you don’t want to disappoint your friend, you need to keep working.
This is a common dilemma in an age of multitasking.
I often find that my focus is so easily distracted that when I need to work I become quite annoyed in response to these types of links. At the same time, when they’re from good friends, I can’t just ignore them. Usually, I say something like “Cool, I’ll look at it later.” But this often disappoints the other person, creating an awkward break in the conversation. Other times, I’ll just say “OK”, wait a while and then send a second message saying “That was great!” While this approach is simpler that ignoring the other person, it seems ridiculous to life to avoid making a social faux pas(失礼).
The problem is that new technologies offer a good many new possibilities, both positive and negative. On the one hand, the Internet connects you to millions of people whom you can make friends with and learn from. On the other hand, it offers just as many ways to waste time.
When you’re signed on to MSN chat, the other person can’t see that you have three papers to finish before the end of the week---so you better believe they’re going to send you a video of monkeys dancing to music.
Online chat is convenient, but the advantage of face-to-face communication is that you can see exactly what other people are doing.
If they are really good friends, you should feel blessed to give them your full attention without worrying about what’s going on in that other window or program.
Why does the author feel annoyed when he receives a link to a video from a friend of his?

What will the author do to respond to his friend’s request for watching the video?

What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 4 mean?

Compared with online chat, face-to-face communication allows people _______.

Which of the following statements does the author probably agree with?

Everything in China is negotiable, so goes the saying, reminding foreign travelers to be on guard and avoid being overcharged. Foreign tourists are often advised to learn some bargaining skills so that they can avoid paying high prices. Generally speaking, bargaining is an art and an important part of people’s life in China.
But the younger generation is gradually losing interest and the ability to negotiate a better deal. With fatter wallets, young people who never experienced war or shortages seldom bother to spend 10 minutes at a roadside shop cutting the price of a cell phone cover by 1 yuan. Saving for a rainy day and making good use of every penny---values held dear by older generations---no longer seem necessary. Naturally, bargaining is out, in an increasingly rich society. In this sense, bargaining is a product of poverty.
But in many countries, where residents’ incomes are much lower than those in China, bargaining is not popular at all. I can still remember my failed bargaining attempts in Africa and Indonesia, where vendor(小贩) looked at me in surprise when I sought something at half the price. They shook their heads and stopped the negotiation. Latter I was told by friends who had been staying there for years that bargaining was not part of local commercial culture.
During the years when the planned economy changed into the market economy, it was difficult for ordinary buyers to get a full picture of the product prices at a time when travel was inconvenient, and information spread slowly, adding to the information asymmetry(不对称). Afraid of being overcharged by vendors, buyers turned to the old wisdom of bargaining whenever and wherever they could.
Nowadays, the popularity of e-commerce has improved pricing transparence(透明) to the extreme. With the click of a mouse, all kinds of information on a product can be found, with users’ comments helping new consumers make decisions. With such transparency, overpricing becomes less frequent and bargaining is not a necessity for shoppers. In this sense, reduced bargaining activity can be seen as a sign of China’s progress toward a more mature economy.
Bargaining is a skill to _______.

In China, the younger generation is losing interest in bargaining as a result of _______.

What can we infer from the author’s experiences in Africa and Indonesia?

In terms of price and product information, buyers in China used to ____.

What’s the main theme of this passage?

As your charming child changes into a rebellious teenager, take a deep breath and have a good look at the situation before you throw up your arms in anger or distress. Your teen takes a vital step towards adulthood by way of fighting against your rules, regulations and attitudes. Moving beyond their previous dependence on parents, teachers and other adults, teens learn to make decisions, understand the consequences of their behavior and get ready to take on adult responsibilities.
The growing need for independence sits at the heart of teenage rebellion. Many teens prefer to use peers as role models and often begin to question the reasoning behind home and school boundaries as they step closer to adulthood. The physical changes involved in adolescence coincide with(与…相一致) emotional, intellectual and moral growth, points out Kids Health---all of these can affect teenagers strongly and leave them feeling at a loss and stressed. They test different types of behavior, and it’s through this testing and boundary pushing that they learn what works and what does not from their own successes and mistakes.
Changes to a teenager’s hair and clothing emphasize her growing independent tastes and highlight her inclusion in a group of friends. Her opinions may begin to differ from yours as she develops her own values, leading to potential conflicts on subjects ranging from television programs to world affairs. A teen may break family rules regarding chores, loud music and schoolwork and find herself facing unwelcome punishment as a result. These acts of rebellion normally occur from time to time rather than continuously. They give teenagers the chance to see the results of their decisions for themselves and learn when rebellion may be a mistake.
Unhealthy patterns of rebellion can include acts of rebellion that increase in frequency. Violent bursts of anger, physically and emotional destructive behavior and offensive language may indicate that your teen feels bitter hatred towards adults and authority and needs help in navigating those feelings. Watch for falling grades, frequent truancy(逃学) from school or sudden changes to friendship, as these could indicate a variety of problems, including drug, alcohol or tobacco abuse.
A rebellious teenager has the following characteristics EXCEPT _________.

According to Paragraph 2, we can learn that during adolescence teenagers ____.

The underlined phrase “inclusion in” in Paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to __.

In the last paragraph, parents are advised ______.

What’s the best title for the passage?

 信息匹配（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息, 请在答题卡上将对应题号的相应选项字母涂黑。
首先，请阅读应用软件在线商店提供的应用软件信息：
A. Let your children explore an amazing world of animals! Learn to read, pronounce and spell different kinds of animals names from A to Z with audio, real life images and phonetics. This skill can then be cultivated with a total of 26 letter puzzles that will keep your child entertained when they learn.

B. The Kids Learn Mandarin is a comprehensive and curricular approach to kids’ Chinese learning, teaching over 240Mandarin words through playful and progressive games and activities. All lessons are delivered in clear Mandarin with English narration and encouragement for your child.

C. Colorfu1 children’s encyclopedias from the Magic Forest series are a treasure trove of information about the European forest ecosystems. This part is dedicated    to plants, trees and fruit of the forest.

D. My A-Z is an exploratory learning project for everyone to do together! Every child begins building their ability to read and write by learning the letter in their name and their surrounding environment: S is for Salt, M is for Memory, B is for Butterfly.

E. Learn how to count from 1 to 200 while having fun with the animals of the animals of the farm. Three categories of exercises: learn the number; learn how to add numbers up, etc… Choose between ten cute animals to learn with fun.

F. Talk to friends in another language, even if neither of you can speak it! Slated translate while you type into your choice of over 80 languages! It can also translate what your friends send back to you in that language instantly. As you type, it translates into your preferred language. Also, by simple copying any other text that’s in that language, you’ll see it translated back into yours.

请根据以下五位应用软件购买者的自述信息，选择适合他们的项目。
I have a three-year-old daughter who just starts her school life in kindergarten. I want an app that can help my child learn to speak, write and read Mandarin Chinese words through James and activities, which will make her speak Mandarin correctly and fluently.
My son is in Grade 3. I want to find an app with which he can enjoy learning the alphabets and animal names through puzzle flashcards as well as cute and simple puzzle games where children can drag the correct letter puzzle piece to its place to make up the words.
My daughter likes going to the parks or gardens to watch flowers, trees, etc. She takes great interest in plants and always asks information about them, so I want to find an app with which she can enjoy learning many cool scientific facts about the world of plants.
I have a foreign friend, but I am not good at English. Sometimes we have difficulty in communicating with each other. Therefore, I want to find an app which can help me translate what I send to my friend into English and translate what my friend send back to me in Chinese.
My two-year-old son is fond of farm animals such us cows, sheep and so on. Thus I need an app which can help my child learn to count numbers and work out some basic mathematical problems while interacting with farm animals in the app and load of fun.

根据以下信息，写一篇视频介绍，内容包括：

穹顶：dome；雾霾：smog
[写作要求]  1. 只能用5个句子表达全部内容。  2. 文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称。
[评分标准]  句子结构准确，信息内容完整，篇章连贯。

阅读下面短文，然后按要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文。
One day, a mother horse told her son, “My child, will you happily go and carry this bag of wheat to the mill to grind it into flour?” The little horse agreed without hesitation, and ran out of the house with a bag of wheat on his back.
After quite a long journey, the little horse came to a river, which blocked his path to the mill. He suddenly got confused. Looking around, he saw a cow. So he asked the cow, “Auntie Cow, can you tell me whether I can cross the river?” The cow answered, “Definitely you can. The water is very shallow.” When the little hose was about to cross the river, a squirrel shouted to him, “Little hose, don’t cross the river. You will drown.” The little hose didn’t now what to do, so he decided to go back to ask his mother.
After he told his mother everything that happened on his way, his mother said “My child, it’s not enough to only listen to others; you have to give it a try by yourself, and then you’ll know the answer.”
With those words, he walked carefully across the river. The water was neither shallow nor deep. It was just fine for him. Finally the little horse crossed the river and completed his task.
[写作内容]
1. 以约30词概括上文的主要内容。
2. 然后以约120个词就“亲身实践”谈谈你的看法，内容包括：
（1）你读完这个故事后的感受；
（2）讲述一次你通过亲身实践学会一项技能的经历；
（3）你从这次经历中所体会到“亲身实践”的重要性。
[写作要求]
1.作文中可以使用亲身经历或虚构的故事，也可以参照阅读材料的内容，但不得直接引用原文中的句子。
2.作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称。
[评分标准]
概括准确，语言规范，内容合适，语篇连贯。