1、珠海市2013年高三摸底考試 英語試題（本試卷共12頁，三大題，滿分135分，考試用時120分鐘） （聽說合考另行安排訓練）注意事項：1答卷前，考生務(wù)必用黑色字跡的鋼筆或簽字筆將自己的姓名和考生號、試室號、座位號填寫在答題卡上。2選擇題每小題選出答案后，用2B鉛筆把答題卡上對應(yīng)題目選項的答案信息點涂黑，如需改動，用橡皮擦干凈后，再選涂其他答案，答案不能答在試卷上。3非選擇題必須用黑色字跡鋼筆或簽字筆作答，答案必須寫在答題卡各題目指定區(qū)域內(nèi)相應(yīng)位置上；如需改動，先劃掉原來的答案，然后再寫上新的答案；不準使用鉛筆和涂改液。不按以上要求作答的答案無效。4考生必須保持答題卡的整潔?？荚嚱Y(jié)束后，將答題卷

2、和答題卡一并交回。I 語言知識及應(yīng)用 (共兩節(jié)，滿分45分)第一節(jié) 完形填空 (共15小題；每小題2分，滿分30分)閱讀下面短文，掌握其大意，然后從115各題所給的A、B、C和D項中，選出最佳選項，并在答題卡上將該項涂黑。The rain was coming down heavily and I was going to be late for an important conference. Dressing up quickly, I called for a taxi, 1 that it would be faster than the subway.It wasn't.Af

3、ter a long wait, I finally got one, but the traffic was heavy. I looked at my 2 from time to time. Just as the traffic started moving, the driver 3 a man up ahead in a wheelchair.“Wouldn't he be cold sitting right there!” the driver cried and began to 4 .I could see there would be another 20 min

4、utes' 5 6 him into the cab, folding up his chair and putting it into the taxi's small 7 , then dropping him off who knows where.“What are you doing?” I shouted to the driver.As the 8 came out, I wanted to take them back. The wrongness of my 9 to the driver shocked me. Why did I let out the s

5、hout?The driver 10 me and we continued the journey. Eventually I got out of the taxi and 11 to the office. As I ran, I understood that, though it wasn't my duty to take the time to help others, I shouldn't have 12 the driver's stopping. I should have been able to see beyond my impatience

6、 to notice what was most inerrant (不會錯的). Whenever I think of this incident, this is my 13 : I am not a 14 self-centered person, but I still feel 15 of being self-centered. Living a busy life in a fast-paced big city, do we still need to stop to help those who are in need of help?1. A. remindingB. e

7、xpectingC. realizing D. attempting2. A. computer B. document C. message D. watch3. A. witnessed B. picked C. spotted D. observed4. A. pull over B. take off C. pass by D. run away5. A. complaining B. suffering C. waiting D. struggling6. A. indicating B. recommendingC. lifting D. urging7. A. trunkB. b

8、ox C. window D. carriage8. A. anxieties B. words C. results D. comments9. A. reaction B. request C. comment D. suggestion10. A. comforted B. prevented C. encouraged D. ignored11. A. escaped B. fled C. settled D. flooded12. A. excited atB. thought aboutC. made fun ofD. complained about13. A. feeling

9、B. motto C. dream D. determination14. A. skillfully B. strangely C. particularly D. hopefully15. A. proud B. aware C. ashamed D. confident第二節(jié) 語法填空 (共10小題，每小題1.5分，滿分15分)閱讀下面短文，按照句子結(jié)構(gòu)的語法性和上下文連貫的要求，在空格處填入一個適當?shù)脑~或使用括號中詞語的正確形式填空，并將答案填寫在答題卡標號為1625的相應(yīng)位置上。Once, a rich man was near death. He was very upset be

10、cause he had worked so hard for his money 16 he hoped he could take it with him to heaven. So he prayed to God he might be able to take some money with him. 17 angel heard his pray and appeared. “Sorry, 18 you cant take your wealth with you.” The man begged the angel to speak to God to see 19 he mig

11、ht break the rules. The angel reappeared and said that God could allow him to take one suitcase. Excitedly, the man gathered his suitcase and filled it 20 pure gold bars. Afterward, he died and showed up in heaven to greet St. Peter. 21 (see) the suitcase, St. Peter said, “Hold on, you cant bring th

12、at here!” The man explained that he had Gods 22 (permit). St. Peter checked it out, came back and said, “You are right. You are allowed one carry-on bag, but Im supposed to check its contents (內(nèi)容) 23 letting it through.”St. Peter opened the suitcase to inspect the things 24 the man found too preciou

13、s to leave behind and exclaimed (感嘆), “You brought pavement? As you can see, the great street of the city of heaven 25 (make) of pure gold!”II閱讀 (共兩節(jié)，滿分50分)第一節(jié) 閱讀理解 (共20小題；每小題2分，滿分40分)閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的A、B、C和D項中，選出最佳選項，并在答題卡上將該項涂黑。(A)Some scientists say that animals in the oceans are increasingly threate

14、ned by noise pollution caused by human beings. The noise that affects sea creatures comes from a number of human activities. It is caused mainly by industrial underwater explosions, ocean drilling, and ship engines. Such noises are added to natural sounds. These sounds include the breaking of ice fi

15、elds, underwater earthquakes, and sounds made by animals themselves. Decibels (分貝) measured in water are different from those measured on land. A noise of one hundred and twenty decibels on land causes pain to human ears. In water, a decibel level of one hundred and ninetyfive would have the same ef

16、fect. Some scientists have suggested setting a noise limit of one hundred and twenty decibels in the oceans. They have observed that noises at that level can frighten and confuse whales（鯨魚）. A team of American and Canadian scientists discovered that louder noises can seriously injure some animals. T

17、he research team found that powerful underwater explosions were causing whales in the area to lose their hearing. This seriously affected the whales' ability to exchange information and find their way. Some of the whales even died. The explosions had caused their ears to bleed and become infecte

18、d(被感染的). Many researchers whose work depends on ocean sounds are against a limit of one hundred and twenty decibels. They say such a limit would mean an end to important industrial and scientific research. Scientists do not know how much and what kinds of noises are harmful to ocean animals. However

19、, many scientists dont think that noise is a greater danger than they believed. They want to prevent noises from harming creatures in the ocean. 26. According to the passage, which of the following is increasingly dangerous to sea creatures?A. The sound of cars.B. The sound of voices.C. Man-made noi

20、se pollution.D. The sound of steps.27. According to the passage, natural sounds include all of the following EXCEPT_.A. sounds made by animals themselvesB. ocean drillingC. underwater earthquakesD. the breaking of ice fields28. Which of the following is discussed in the third paragraph?A. The same n

21、oise level produces a different effect on land and in the ocean.B. Different places may have different types of noises.C. The decibel is not a right unit (單位) for measuring underwater noise.D. Different ocean animals may have different reactions to noises.29. Which of the following is true of whales

22、?A. They won't be confused by noises.B. They are deaf to noises.C. Their ability to reproduce will be lowered by high-level noises.D. Their hearing will be damaged by high-level noises.30. According to the passage, what will scientists most probably do in the future?A. They will work hard to red

23、uce ocean noise pollution.B. They will protect animals from harmful noises.C. They will try to set a limit of 120 decibels.D. They will study the effect of ocean noise pollution.(B)The USA is a land of immigrants. Between 1815 and 1914, the world witnessed the greatest peaceful migration in its hist

24、ory: 35 million people, mostly Europeans, left their homelands to start new lives in America. Why did these people risk everything by leaving their homes and families?First, what forced emigrants to make the decision to leave? One major cause for European farmers to leave was the rise in population

25、which in turn led to land hunger. Another was politics. There was an increased taxation（稅收） and the growth of armies, and many young men fled eastern Europe to avoid being forced to join the army.Physical hunger provided another pressing reason. Following the collapse （衰退）of the economy of southern

26、Italy in the 1860s, hundreds of thousands decided to start a new life in America. Religion also encouraged millions to leave the Old World.In short, people chose to leave their homes for social, economic and religious reasons. As a result, by 1890 among a total population of 63 million, there were m

27、ore than nine million foreign-born Americans.But what were the attractions? First of all, there was the promise of land which was so scarce in Europe. Next, factories were calling for workers, and pay conditions were much better than back home. Men were needed to open up the West and build the long

28、railroads, and new towns needed settlers to live in and to develop business. There was the space for religious people to practice their faith in peace.This immigration meant that by around the 1850s Americans of non-English had started to be more than those of English. As we know, there were losers.

29、 To start with, there were those unwilling immigrants, the slaves who had been used as a source of cheap labour. Nor should we forget the equally unlucky American Indians. By 1860 there were 27 million free whites, four million slaves and a mere 488,000 free blacks.Nowadays, the USA is still seen by

30、 millions as the Promised Land. As always, it remains an attractive place to those who think it will offer them a second chance.31. What is not the cause for people to leave their homeland? A. The search for religious freedom. B. The search for adventure. C. Unwillingness to join the army. D. Econom

31、ics.32. Why was life of the 19th Century European farmers difficult?A. There was no land.B. There was no peace.C. The population had gone down.D. There were too many of them.33. Which of the following was not an attraction of the USA?A. Employment B. A healthy life C. freedom of religion D. Business

32、 opportunities34. What is the topic of this passage? A. The USA is still seen by millions as the Promised Land. B. The USA is a land of immigrants. C. Religion encouraged millions to leave the Old World. D. About one-eighth of non-native born Americans live in the USA in 1890. 35. The American India

33、ns _.A. were as fortunate as the slavesB. were more unfortunate than the slavesC. were the most unfortunateD. were as unfortunate as the slaves(C)As a boy growing up in India, I had longed to travel abroad. I used to listen to the stories my father would tell me about his stay in Canada and tours to

34、 Europe in the 1970s, with great interest.My big moment finally came in the summer of 1998 when I was able to accompany my parents to Europe, where my father was to attend a meeting. We planned to travel to Belgium, Netherlands and West Germany.I have clear memories even today of going to Mumbai air

35、port at night all excited about finally going abroad. I had heard several great things about Lufthansa till then but now I finally got to experience them first hand, during the flight to Frankfurt. We flew business class and even today I can remember the excellent service by the Lufthansa crew （工作人員

36、）. The flight was really smooth and thoroughly enjoyable, even for someone like me, who is especially afraid of flying.After spending almost two weeks in Europe, we took the Lufthansa airport express from Dusseldorf to Frankfurt airport, for our return flight. What a journey that was! All along the

37、Rhine (萊茵河), it was simply an unforgettable experience. I had a sombre feeling on the flight back to Mumbai as it marked the end of a wonderful vacation, but the Lufthansa crew members were able to change it into a most enjoyable experience yet again, with the quality of their service.Being the firs

38、t airline to take me abroad, Lufthansa will always hold a special place in my heart. Even today，I continue to enjoy flights on Lufthansa and simply cannot dream of choosing any other airline. Flying, in general，for me，has always been a terrible and painful experienceFlying on Lufthansa，however, is s

39、omething I always have and always will look forward to. 36. Which country does the author live in now?A. India. B. Canada.C. Belgium. D. Germany.37. What made the author so interested in traveling abroad?A. Growing up in India.B. Once staying in Canada.C. Once traveling to Canada with his father.D.

40、His father's stories about his traveling experiences.38. Which of the following is true about the author's trip to Europe in 1998?A. The author traveled with one of his parents.B. Both their going and return were by air.C. They traveled in spring that year.D. They stayed in Europe for nearly

41、 two months.39. It can be inferred from the passage that Lufthansa is _.A. a city in India B. a city in EuropeC. an airline company D. a travel agency40. The underlined word “somber” in the 4th paragraph probably means “_”.A. happy B. sadC. angry D. enjoyable(D)NEW YORK Picking a Christmas tree take

42、s most people a few minutes, or a couple of hours if they head for the woods. Dave Murbach needs 11 months.Almost every day of every year, Murbachs thoughts turn to vision of a perfectly shaped evergreen tree that will take everyone's breath away. Murbach is the man responsible for finding the t

43、owering tree that makes more attractive Manhattans Rockefeller Center each Christmas season. “I'm always looking for a tree,” the center's chief gardener says. “I look for it even when I go to the beach in the summer. It' s like a homework assignment hanging over your head.” And if he ge

44、ts it wrong, there's nothing hiding it. “Every day it's up, 400,000 people go by, and 2.5 million people watch the lighting celebration on television,”he says. This years tree, a 74-foot Nomy spruce (云杉) from Richfield, Ohio, flown to New York on the world's largest cargo plane, was ligh

45、ted on December 2. The arrival of the tree leads in the Christmas season in New York a tradition dating back to 1931, when the workers building Rockefeller Center put up a small tree with ornaments (裝飾品). The search for the next year's tree starts soon after the old tree is chopped up for wood c

46、hips and horse-jumping logs. Murbach has three standards: The tree must be at least 65 feet high, at least 35 feet across and leaves dense (密集的) enough not to see through. That's not as simple as it sounds. Though forests are full of evergreens, few get enough sunlight or space to fill out. And

47、branches in snow regions often break under the weight, making trees unbalanced. Back at the office, he sorts through hundreds of letters from people offering their trees, many addressed simply to “Mr. Christmas Tree Man.”Though there was occasional anxiety attack and sleepless night, Murbach knows t

48、he effect the tree has on people: “It's for bringing people together, attempting to bring together people you love. That's what I hope it sets off.” But Murbach says he's always too worn out to celebrate Christmas.41. Which is the correct order of the events in the passage? a. Murbachs t

49、houghts turn to a perfectly shaped tree. b. 2.5 million people watch the Christmas tree. c. The tree is flown to New York. d. It was lighted on December 2. e. The tree is chopped up. f. Murbach searches for the tree. A. a, b, c, d, e, f B. c, d, b, f, e, a C. c, d, e, b, a, f D. a, f, c, d, b, e42.

50、Murbach spends a lot of time that are exhibited in Manhattans Rockefeller Center each Christmas season.A. taking care of Christmas trees B. deciding on the perfect evergreens C. sorting the letters from people D. deciding the TV programs43. Why does Murbach take his job seriously?A. Because he wants

51、 everyone to be happy with his choice. B. Because he hopes to make everybody unable to breathe.C. Because he enjoys showing off. D. Because he wishes to attract people's attention to himself.44. According to Murbach' s standard of trees, the best tree must_ . A. be evergreen B. have lots of

52、space between their branchesC. be tall enough not to see through D. be equally balanced45. What kind of person do you think Murbach is?A. A person always ignoring his family.B. A person full of love.C. A person devoted to his work. D. A person with great anxiety.第二節(jié) 信息匹配 (共5小題；每小題2分，滿分10分)閱讀下列應(yīng)用文及相關(guān)

53、信息，并按照要求匹配信息。請在答題卡上將對應(yīng)題號的相應(yīng)選項字母涂黑。首先，請閱讀以下各種日常藥品的說明：ADescription: Bayer Aspirin (generic name: acetylsalicylic acid, ASA) is often used to relieve minor aches and pains, reduce fever and inflammation. Reducing the risk of death due to a heart attack if taken as soon as a heart attack is suspected. A

54、spirin taken during a suspected heart attack can also lessen the damaging effects of the heart attack. Aspirin can prevent first heart attack and stroke in individuals with angina.Do not lie down for 30 minutes after taking Aspirin.Do not take it if you are allergic to this medicines.Do not take it

55、if there is something wrong with your kidney.BDescription: SleepWell is a natural herbal medicine which contains ardostchya Jatamanshi and Ferula Narthex raw material. It helps to overcome sleep disorders such as insomnia and restlessness by facilitating the process of falling asleep and providing r

56、estful, deep sleep. The benefits of SleepWell include: promotion of good disposition; relief of depression, anxiety and fear; mood swings get less severe; non-drowsy formula without any addictive potential; effective in patients suffering from depression and ailments that cause shaking.1 capsule in

57、the morning and 2 capsules in the evening, half hour before going to sleep. CDescription: Ultracet contains a combination of tramadol and acetaminophen. Tramadol is a narcotic-like pain reliever. Ultracet is used to treat moderate to severe pain. You should not take Ultracet if you are allergic to acetaminophen or tramadol, if you are intoxicated (drunk), or if you have recently used narcotic pain medic