广东省粤西北“九校”2高三下学期联考试题（英语）

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II．语言知识及应用(共两节，满分35分)
第一节：完形填空(共10小题；每小题2分，满分20分)
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从2l—30各个题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。
During the war, a fighter pilot was shot down over enemy  21  territory. Fortunately, he was saved by a group of nuns from a nearby convent. When he  22   himself, he found a woman leaning over him.
It was Sister Maria, the nun  23 . She said to the pilot, “ This convent is a teaching hospital. We have many girls here, learning how to be   24 . We will hide you here, but you have to obey very strict rules.”
The pilot agreed to  25  himself as a nurse. He was not allowed to talk with others. By shaving twice a day, wearing a wig and a nurse’s uniform, he was able to fool anyone at a  26 . It was a difficult life, however, especially when one of the nursing students caught his eye. She was very  27 , turning away whenever she saw him glancing her way.
One day the pilot could  28  it no longer. He found the nurse cooking in the  29 . He crossed over to her and said, “Please don’t turn away. I’ve fallen in love with you.” He started to put his arms round the nurse. The nurse then said something that made the pilot step  30  in astonishment.
21. A. possessed       B. had          C. occupied             D. taken
22. A. came up        B. came to       C. came out             D. came over
23. A. of charge       B. in charge            C. with charge          D. on charge
24. A. doctors         B. teachers             C. patients              D. nurses
25. A. disguise         B. make           C. pretend             D. regard
26. A. glare           B. distance             C. look                    D. time
27. A. sad            B. curious        C. lovely            D. shy
28. A. stand          B. take          C. insist               D. manage
29. A. hall            B. room         C. office              D. kitchen
30. A. back               B. forward        C. away                 D. up

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第二节：语法填空(共10小题，每小题l．5分，满分l5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的词语的适当形式填空。
Long before, there was a large mountainside, where rested an eagle's nest with four large eagle eggs. One day   31    earthquake rocked the mountain, causing one of the eggs to roll down the mountain to a chicken farm   32    (locate) in the valley below. The chickens were kind enough to care for the eagle's egg, and an old hen volunteered to nurture (哺育) and raise the large egg.
One day, the egg hatched and a beautiful eagle was born. Sadly,  33   , the eagle was raised to be a chicken. Soon, the eagle believed he was nothing more   34   a chicken. The eagle loved his present family, but his spirit cried out   35    more. While playing on the farm one day, the eagle happened to notice a group of mighty eagles soaring in the skies. "Oh," the eagle cried, "I wish I could soar like those birds."
The chickens roared with   36   (laugh), “You cannot soar with those birds. You are a chicken and chickens do not soar."
The eagle continued staring at his real family up above,   37   (dream) that he could be with them. Each time the eagle would let his dreams   38   (know), he was told it couldn't be done. That is   39    the eagle learned to believe. The eagle, after time, stopped dreaming and continued to live like a chicken. Finally, after a long life as a chicken, the eagle passed away.
You become what you believe you are. So, if you ever dream of becoming an eagle, follow   40    dreams... not the words of a chicken.

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III．阅读(共两节，满分40分)
第一节：阅读理解(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30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。
Qian Xuesen is one of the pioneers of China's space science. As a world-famous expert on aerospace rockets and aerodynamics, he obtained great achievements in the areas of applied mechanics, engineering cybernetics and system engineering and made distinguished contributions to the foundation and development of Chinese aerospace undertaking(事业).
Graduated from Shanghai Jiaotong University in 1934, Qian Xuesen went to the United States to study in MIT, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, one year later. After receiving master's degree in MIT, he went to study in California Institute of Technology and received PhD degrees in both aerospace and mathematics.
In 1955, six years after the founding of People's Republic of China, Qian Xuesen returned to his motherland. His return brought China the hope of developing space science and its own missiles.
In 1956, Qian Xuesen put forward “Proposal on the Development of China's Aviation Industry for National Defense”. With the support from Zhou Enlai, the premier, and marshal Nie Rongzheng, Qian Xuesen began to prepare for the establishment of China's first missile and rocket research and development structure, the Fifth Research Institute of State Ministry of Defense. Henceforth（从此以后）, he has long been in charge of the chief technological research and development of China's missile, rocket and spacecraft.
Due to research and development led by Qian Xuesen, China successfully exploded its first atom bomb in 1964. Later, China launched its first man-made satellite, Dong Fang Hong I, to the earth orbit on April 24, 1970, becoming the fifth country in the world to independently launch satellite following the former Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, the USA, France and Japan. The satellite floated around the earth, blaring（高声播放） the song Dong Fang Hong, which has the same name as the satellite.
As a forerunner leading the development of China's aerospace science and technology, Qian Xuesen also provided chances for young scientists. Wang Yongzhi, former chief designer of China's manned-space project, has benefited a lot from Qian Xuesen. “He suggested that rocket of the second generation should be developed by our second generation scientists. This suggestion gave us chances to be general designers.” Recalling the experience working with Qian Xuesen, Sun Jiadong, general designer of China's lunar orbiter project, is very grateful. “He put great expectation on us and trusted us a lot. Whenever we made mistakes, he seldom blamed us, but helped us to find out the reason so we could avoid it in the future.”
Honored as Father of China's Missile and King of Rockets, Qian Xuesen never stopped his work on scientific research after he retired. He said he had no time to review the past, but looked forward to the future.
41. When did Qian xuesen begin to study in Massachusetts Institute of Technology?________
A. In 1955.      B. In 1935.         C. In 1936.        D. In 1934.
42. Which of the following is about the five countries that launched man-made satellite independently before 1970?                           
A. The former Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, the UK, France, China and Japan.
B. The former Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, the USA, Japan, Canada and China.
C. America, France, Japan, China and Australia.
D. The former Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, America, France, Japan and China.
43. What does the underlined word “forerunner”(Paragraph 6) probably mean?                    
A. A leader.     B. A pioneer.    C. A competitor.      D. A successful scientist.
44. According to the passage, which of the following about Qian Xuesen is NOT true?               
A. In 1956, he made good preparations for the Fifth Research Institute of State Ministry of Defense.
B. He made outstanding contributions to the establishment and development of Chinese aerospace undertaking.
C. He returned to China, bringing China the hope of developing space science and its own missiles.
D. He devoted all his life to China’s space science.
45. It can be inferred from Paragraph 6 that ______.
A. Qian Xuesen is very concerned about the development of young scientists.
B. The help of Qian Xuesen is beneficial to young scientists.
C. Qian Xuesen gives many opportunities to general designers.
D. When the chief designers do something wrong, Qian Xuesen helps them find out the cause.

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Five years ago, David Smith wore an expensive suit to work every day. “I was a clothes addict,” he jokes. “I used to carry a fresh suit to work with me so I could change if my clothes got wrinkled.” Today David wears casual clothes-khaki pants and sports shirt-to the office. He hardly ever wears a necktie. “I’m working harder than ever,” David says, “and I need to feel comfortable.”
More and more companies are allowing their office workers to wear casual clothes to work in the United States. The change from formal to casual office wear has been gradual. In the early 1990s, many companies allowed their employees to wear casual clothes on Friday (but only on Friday). This became known as “dress-down Friday” or “casual Friday”. “What started out as an extra one-day-a-week benefit for employees has really become an everyday thing.” said business consultant Maisly Jones.
Why have so many companies started allowing their employees to wear casual clothes? One reason is that it’s easier for a company to attract new employees if it has a casual dress code. “A lot of young people don’t want to dress up for work,” says the owner of a software company, “so it’s hard to hire people if you have a conservative dress code.” Another reason is that people seem happier and more productive when they are wearing comfortable clothes. In a study conducted by Levi Strauss and Company, 85 percent of employers said that they believe that casual dress improves employee morale. Only 4 percent of employers said that casual dress has a negative impact on productivity. Supporters of casual office wear also argue that a casual dress code helps them save money. “Suits are expensive, if you have to wear one every day,” one person said. “For the same amount of money, you can buy a lot more casual clothes.”
46. David Smith refers to himself as having been “a clothes addict” because _______.
A. he often wore khaki pants and a sports shirt
B. he wanted his clothes to look neat all the time
C. he couldn’t stand a clean appearance
D. he didn’t want to spend much money on clothes
47. The reason why David Smith wears casual clothes now is that _______.
A. they make him feel at ease when working
B. he cannot afford to buy expensive clothes
C. he looks handsome in casual clothes
D. he no longer works for any company
48. Which of the following statements cannot be inferred from the passage?         
A. All the employers in the U. S. show their approval for casual office wear.
B. Comfortable clothes increase employees’ productivity.
C. A casual clothes code is welcomed by young employees.
D. Many employees don’t like a conservative dress code.
49. According to this passage, which of the following statements is true?         
A. Company workers started to dress down about twenty years ago.
B. “Dress-down Friday” was first given as a favor from employers.
C. Dress-down has become an everyday phenomenon since the early 1990s.  
D. Many workers want to wear casual clothes to impress people.
50. In this passage, the following advantages of casual office wear are mentioned in the passage except ___.
A. saving employees’ money                  B. making employees more attractive
C. improving employees’ motivation            D. making employees happier

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Motherhood may make women smarter and may help prevent dementia(痴呆) in old age by bathing the brain in protective hormones(荷尔蒙) , U.S. researchers reported on Thursday.
Tests on rats show that those who raise two or more litters of pups do considerably better in tests of memory and skills than rats who have no babies, and their brains show changes that suggest they may be protected against diseases such as Alzheimer’s(早老痴呆症). University of Richmond psychology professor Craig Kinsley believes his findings will translate into humans.
“Our research shows that the hormones of pregnancy(怀孕) are protecting the brain, including estrogen(雌激素), which we know has many neuroprotective (保护神经的) effects,” Kinsley said.  
“It’s rat data but humans are mammals just like these animals are mammals,” he added in a telephone interview. “They go through pregnancy and hormonal changes.”
Kinsley said he hoped public health officials and researchers will look to see if having had children protects a woman from Alzheimer’s and other forms of age-related brain decline.
“When people think about pregnancy, they think about what happens to babies and the mother from the neck down,” said Kinsley, who presented his findings to the annual meeting of the Society of Neuroscience in Orlando, Florida.
“They do not realize that hormones are washing on the brain. If you look at female animals who have never gone through pregnancy, they act differently toward young. But if she goes through pregnancy, she will sacrifice her life for her infant—that is a great change in her behavior that showed in genetic changes to the brain.”
51. How do scientists know “Motherhood may make women smarter”?      
A. They know it by experimenting on rats.    B. Many women say so.
C. Some researchers have told them.         D. They know it through their own experience.
52. What does the phrase “litters of pups” mean in the second paragraph?
A. Old rats.    B. Animals.    C. Baby rats.          D. Grown-up rats.
53. What can protect the brain of a woman according to the passage?       
A. Estrogen.                          B. Taking care of children.  
C. More exercise.                    D. The hormones of pregnancy.
54. “It’s rat data but humans are mammals just like these animals are mammals.” What does the sentence suggest?         
A. The experiments on the rats are much the same on humans.
B. The experiments on the rats are very important for animals.
C. The experiments on the rats have nothing to do with humans.
D. The experiments on the rats are much the same on other animals.
55. Which title is the best for this passage?        
A. Do You Want to Be Smarter?           B. An Important Study
C. Mysterious Hormones                D. Motherhood Makes Women Smarter

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第二节：信息匹配(共5小题；每小题2分，满分l0分)
请阅读下文和相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。
下面是关于旅游胜地的介绍。

E. The gorgeous and breathtaking Mapawa Nature Park, one of the successful stories of how people, livelihood, environment and tourism work well together. We were taken on a hay ride around the sprawling properties which include heavily forested mountains, with waterfalls and rivers buried in its canopy of lush and verdant foliage.
F. Boracay is famous for its long white sandy beaches, and is also a popular outlet for water sports activities such as scuba diving, snorkeling, sailing etc. Other than the sandy beaches, Boracay is well known for the nightlife and party scene. There are numerous bars and clubs along the whole stretch of beach, mostly located at station 2 of Boracay.
请阅读下面五个人的相关信息，然后为他们选择适合个人的旅游胜地。
56. Amy is fond of the sea and every year she will go to an island to enjoy the beautiful beach and to experience the customs of the local.
57. Tom likes to know everything related to history. And he is eager to know the cultures of a new place.
58.Kitty just wants slow-paced life－something she can hardly experience when she is in the busy city. When she is free, she just wants to escape from the hustle and bustle of busy streets and fast-paced living and enjoy the quietness, just a walk in a quiet town will satisfy her.
59. David is a lawyer .He is always busy and under stress. He is seldom free but on holidays he usually will try different adventurous sports from white water rafting and jet boat rides to bungee－jumping and skydiving. In this way, he releases his stress. And drinking with friends is his favorite.
60. Venus is a good cook and she is interested in different flavors in different places. Wherever she travels, she will try the local food. And if she likes it, she will try to cook the same thing when she is back.

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第二卷（共40分）
IV 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节基础写作（共1小题，满分15分)
【写作内容】
假设你是一名广州亚运会的志愿者，下面是关于2010年广州亚运会的基本情况，请根据以下提示写一篇短文。
第16届亚洲运动会将于2010年11月12日至27日在广州举行，本届亚运会共设42个比赛项目，是亚运会历史上比赛项目最多的一届。
广州于2004年7月1日取得亚运会的主办权，是中国继北京后第二个承办亚运会的城市。
目前广州市政府正竭尽全力美化环境，改善交通，旨在举办一个特别的，令人难忘的亚运会。
作为一名志愿者，你打算为亚运做什么？
【写作要求】
只能使用5个规范的英语句子表述以上所有内容。
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，篇章结构连贯。

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第二节：读写任务（共1小题，满分25分）
阅读下面的短文，然后按照要求写一篇150左右的英语短文。
Let’s face it. You are constantly exposed to common uses. There is nothing you can do about them. However, you can greatly influence the effect of those viruses on your health. Don’t accept that the flu or common cold is something you have to suffer from time to time. Stop this thought and keep yourself and your entire family healthy regardless of the weather or season. These 4 easy tips will help you to reduce the number of times you are down with the flu or common cold.
1. Eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables daily.
They will provide you with important nutrients, mainly vitamins, which are needed to increase
your ability to win the fight against common viruses.
2. Drink plenty of water.
The water runs through your body, removing everything your body wants to get rid of. Stop drinking water 30 minutes before a meal and wait for 2 hours after a meal. This will prevent the water from diluting your digestive juices.
3. Sleep more than 8 hours per night.
If you often fail to have enough sleep, not only will you feel tired, but also your immune system will work less efficiently. You will be more easily affected by viruses.
4. Think positively and keep an optimistic view on your life situations.
Your mind and your immune system talk with each other. Your encouraging thoughts will bring the best out from your immune system. Keep always in mind that your reaction to the first sign of the flu or common cold should be something like: I am sure my immune system will easily win the fight against those viruses. I am going to stay healthy!
【写作内容】
假设你们班要举行一次关于 “健康生活”的演讲, 请你以 “健康的生活习惯让我们远离病毒” 为主题写一篇演讲稿。内容要点包括:
以约30个词概括上文要点.
以约120个词谈谈你对形成健康的生活习惯的看法，内容包括:
(1) 病毒的危害及形成健康生活习惯的必要性;
(2) 结合自己的例子向大家介绍健康的生活习惯有哪些;
(3) 倡导大家培养正确的生活习惯。
【写作要求】
在作文中可以使用自己亲身的经历或虚构的故事, 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。
作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称。
作文的开头和结尾已经给出,不计入总词数。
【评分标准】
概括准确, 语言规范, 内容合适, 篇章连贯。
Boys and girls,
I am very glad to give you a talk about how to live a healthy life.
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Thank you!