佛山一中2012届高三上学期期中考试(英语)

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广东省佛山一中2017届高三上学期第二次段考考试英语试题本试卷共7页，满分为120分，考试时间120分钟第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分 40 分）第一节（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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

ACreating a truly unique experience, the world’s origin al Ice Music Festival returns for its 11th year form the 21-24Januaray 2016.Constructed and formed from naturally harvested ice and snow, the Festival is a tribute to art, the environment and one of the worlds’ most vital resources – water. Frozen water.Ice music pioneer Terje Isungset is the founder of the Ice Music Festival, which is an annual celebration of music and expression performed by specially invited artists. It is held in the mountain home of Geilo in Norway.Getting to Ice Music Festival 2016:Geilo is situated almost exactly halfway between Oslo and Bergen in the southern, mountainous part of Norway and easily accessible by car, train or bus.TrainThe Bergen Railway is one of the most beautiful rail journeys in the world, so be sure to book your journey in daylight hours! The train takes 3.5 hours from Oslo and about 3 hours from Bergen. The NBS (Norway’s National Rail Company) train runs through some of the most beautiful, wild and unspoiled nature in Norway!CarThe shortest route between Oslo and Bergen is Rv7. The Rv7 is a national tourist route. You can also follow the Rv 0 over the mountains from west to east with the scenery between Aurland and Hol particularly magnificent. From Hol, it’s another 10 km to Geilo.AirThere is no direct air link to Geilo, but all carriers connect with Oslo’s 3 airports.So seek out your warmest clothing, pack your bags and join us in Geilo for 3 nights of wonderful music. All the information you need to arrange your trip to Geilo is found on our Visit page. If you have any additional questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us: info@icemusicfestival.no.1.Which of the following is TRUE about the Ice Music Festival?A. It is held once every other year.B. It came into being decades ago.C. It was founded by Terje Isungset .D. It is built of man-made ice and snow.2. What can we know about Geilo from the text?A. It can be accessed directly by plane.B. It lies in the northern part of Norway.C. It is ten kilometers away from Aurland.D. It is 3.5 hours’ train ride away from Oslo.3. What is the purpose of the text?A. To advertise a music festival.B. To introduce a place of interest.C. To show respect to a music pioneer.D. To inspire people’s interest in music.BOn Delancy Street in Lower Manhattan, an exciting new project is being developed in a Williamsburg Bridge trolley station. Designed by James Ramsey, owner of Raad Studio, and Dan Barasch, the project will transform the abandoned space into a new, futuristic city landmark tided the Lowline.Ramsey planned to use solar technology in the site, creating an environment where plant life could grow underground. Joined to the JMZ Essex subway stop, the park will not only be an entertaining attraction, it will also become a part of passengers’ lives. Much like the High Line built in Manhattan on an elevated (高出地面的) section of abandoned New York Central Railroad in the Lower West Side, the park will combine the natural elements of the park with industrial aspects already available in the city.The solar collecting system in the Lowline will catch sunlight above ground, transfer it underground and distribute it around the park via reflective domes (穹顶). The light enables plants and trees to grow. During periods of sunlight, electricity would not be necessary to light the space. In 2012, the Lowline team exhibited this technology in an abandoned warehouse in the Lower East Side, available for the public and press to view so that proof of its ability could be confirmed. Since then, many city officials have shown their support of the concept and several programs have been conducted to involve youth and young designers into the park’s creation.Though the negotiations of the park creation have not been completed and it will likely not be available for citizens to enjoy until around 2020, the inventive idea will bring a dynamic new attraction to the city. It will not only create a new escape from the industrial noise, but also introduce the concept of parks and plant growth being made possible in the most unlikely places.4. What is the similarity between the High Line and Lowline?A. Offering convenience only for passengers.B. Planting the same types of plant life.C. Making full advantage of solar technology.D. Turning industrial wasteland into green space.5. Which is true of the future Lowline?A. It’s an exciting trolley station.B. It’s a long-term open exhibition.C. It’s a solar-powered underground park.D. It’s a city landmark above the ground.6. Why did the Lowline team hold the exhibition?A. To conduct some programs.B. To prove the technology works.C. To win support from volunteers.D. To show the warehouse is useful.7. What’s the author’s attitude towards the concept of the Lowline?A. Optimistic.B. UnconcernedC. OpposedD. Doubtful.CWhy doesn’t the unemployment rate ever reach zero? Economists, who generally believe that supply tends to meet demand, have long thought about this question. Even in good times, i.e. not now, there are people who can’t find work. And even in bad times, i.e. now, there are job openings. With over 14 million people out of work and looking for a job, you would think every available job would be filled. But that’s not the case. Not now and not ever.On Monday, the Nobel Prize committee awarded the prize for economics to the three scholars whohave done the most to explain this phenomenon. Two of the winners are Americans, Peter Diamond of MIT and Dale Mortensen of Northwestern. The third winner is Christopher Pissarides, who teaches at the London School of Economics and was born on Cyprus.Like most of economists, what they have found about why the jobless and ready-employers don’t find each other seems obvious. You have to find out there is job opening you are interested in. Employers need to get resumes. It takes a while for both employers and employees to make the decision that this is what they want. And these guys came up with a framework to study the problem of why people stay unemployed longer than they should and what can be done about it.So what would today’s Nobel Prize winners do to solve the current problem of the unemployed? And does the awarding of the prize contribute to the politicians’ lowering joblessness?Speaking from his north London home, Pissarides told The Associated Press the announcement came as “a complete surprise” though his work had already helped shape thinking on both sides of the Atlantic.For example, the New Deal for Young People, a British government policy aimed at getting 18-24-year-olds back on the job market after long periods of unemployment, “It is very much based on our work,” he said.“One of the key things we found is that it is important to make sure that people do not stay unemployed too long so they don’t lose their feel for the labor force,” Pissarides told reporters in London. “The ways of dealing with this need not be expensive training – it could be as simple as providing work experience.”8. According to the writer, which is true about finding jobs?A. It is always difficult to find a job.B. Everyone can find a job in good times.C. Contrary to popular belief, it is easier to find a job in bad times.D. It is possible to find a job even in times as bad as now.9. What is it that lead to their winning the prize?A. They have found the reason for unemployment.B. They have put forward a set of ideas to deal with unemployment.C. They have found out why people don’t want to be employed.D. They have long studied the problem of unemployment.10. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?A. Pissarides thinks his work surprising.B. The work of Pissarides has influenced many economists.C. Some of the winners’ idea have been put into practice.D. It is probable that unemployed young peop le in Britain benefit from Pissarides’ work.11. What is effective in dealing with unemployment according to Pissarides?A. Spending large sums of money on training.B. Teaching some knowledge of economics.C. Providing work experience.D. Keeping people unemployed for some time.DUnder new rules posted by the Civil Aviation (航空) administration of China on Friday, pilots will have to pass a “level four” test of Mandarin Chinese, China’s official language. Those who speak with an accent that “often impedes” comprehension will not pass. These rules take effect in January 2016.China’s 56 ethnic groups speak more than 80 languages and dialects. Even native Mandarin speakers can have trouble communicating with each other depending on the strength of their accents, which can be mutually unintelligible (难理解的).One flight trainer illustrated the scope for linguistic confusion, especially when common English aviation terms are used. Asked if there is a problem on board, a Chinese pilot might answer in the negative with the words mei you, or “there isn’t. But someone speaking with a heavy Sichuan accent would pronounce mei yo u as “May day”– unconsciously parroting the universally recognized distress call (遇难信号).Like their international counterparts (对应物), Chinese aviators have developed codes to avoid confusion resulting from homonyms (同音异义字) or near-homonyms. They use the terms yao for one and guai for seven, which are otherwise pronounced yi and qi respectively and easily confused.The new rule could affect all pilots, who must renew their license every six years, and adds to a growing list of burdens for the profession.12. What does the underlined word “impedes” in Para 1 mean?A. improvesB. helpsC. misunderstandsD. limits13. Which of the following is true according to the passage?A. Sichuan dialect has the contrary meaning to Mandarin.B. Native Mandarin speakers can understand each other well.C. It isn’t necessary for a pilot to pass the test before January 2016.D. “May day” is a distress call in our everyday life.14. What is the purpose of the Chinese aviators using the terms yao for one and guai for seven?A. To avoid confusion.B. To communicate with their international counterparts.C. To pass the test.D. To avoid their accents.15. What is the best title for the passage?A. Chinese Pilots Told to Get Rid of Regional Accents.B. Chinese Pilots.C. Rich Chinese Languages.D. Hard to Be a Chinese Pilot.第二节（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分）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。

I 语言知识及应用(共两节, 满分45分)第一节完形填空(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各题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

We convince ourselves that life will be better once we are married, have a baby, then another. Then we get frustrated because our children are not old enough, and that __1__ will be well when they are older. Then we are frustrated __2__ they reach adolescence and we must deal with them. Surely we’ll be __3__ when they grow out of the teen years.We tell ourselves our __4__ will be better when our spouse(配偶)gets his/her act together, when we have a nicer car, when we can take a __5__，when we finally retire. The truth is that there is no better time to be happy than __6__.If not, then when? Your life will always be full of challenges. It is better to admit as much and to decide to be happy __7__it all. For the longest time, it seemed that life was about to start—real life.But there were always some obstacles along the way, an ordeal(苦难) to __8__，some work to be finished, some time to be given, a bill to be __9__.Then life would start. It finally dawned on me that those __10__ were part of life. Little by little, that point of __11__ also helped me see that there isn’t any road to happiness.Happiness is the road. So, enjoy every moment. And bear in mind that __12__ waits for no one. So stop __13__ school to end, for a return to school, to lose ten pounds, to __14__ ten pounds, for work to begin, to get married，...before deciding to be happy.Happiness is a voyage, not a destination. There is no __15__ time to be happy than...NOW! Live and enjoy the moment.1.A.we B．they C．all D．nothing2.A.because B．but C．so D．and3.A.luckier B．happier C．older D．healthier4.A.life B．study C．children D．condition5.A.rest B．bath C．breath D．vacation6.A.before B．ever C．just then D．right now7.A.instead of B．in addition to C．in spite of D．up to8.A.meet with B．go ahead C．turn to D．get through9.A.paid B．got C．asked D．printed10.A.achievements B．obstacles C．duties D．opinions11.A.view B．life C．position D．condition12.A.happiness B．time C．age D．road13.A.asking for B．supposing C．waiting for D．hoping for14.A.gain B．reduce C．weigh D．enjoy15.A.worse B．better C．more D．less第二节语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15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，在空格处填人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。

广东省佛山市第一中学2015届高三英语上学期期中试题（答案不全）I 语言知识及应用 (共两节, 满分45分)第一节：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各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

Wishing to encourage her young son’s progress on the piano, a mother took her boy to a Paderewski concert. After they were 1 , the mother spotted a friend in the audience and walked down the passage to greet her.Seizing the 2 to explore the wonders of the concert hall, the little boy rose and 3 explored his way through a door marked “NO ADMITTANCE.” When the house lights dimmed and the concert was about to begin, the mother returned to her seat and 4 that the child was missing.Suddenly, the curtains parted and spotlights focused on the impressive Steinway on stage. In 5 , the mother saw her little boy sitting at the key-board, 6 picking out Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star.At that moment, the great piano master made his 7 , quickly moved to the piano, and 8 in the boy’s ear, “Don’t quit. Keep playing.”Then 9 over, Paderewski reached down with his left hand and began filling in a bass part. Soon his right arm reached around to the other side of the child and he added a running obbligato (伴奏). Together, the old master and the young novice (beginner) transformed a frightening situation into a wonderfully 10 experience. The audience was strongly 11 .That’s the way it is in life. What we can accomplish on our own is hardly 12 . We try our best, but the 13 aren’t exactly graceful flowing music. But when we trust in the h ands of a Greater Power, our life’s work 14 can be beautiful.Next time you set out to 15 great achievements, listen carefully. You can hear the voice of the Master, whispering in your ear, “Don’t quit. Keep playing.”1. A. seated B. sat C. dressed D. rested2. A. fact B. difficulty C. opportunity D. risk3. A. actually B. occasionally C. fortunately D. eventually4. A. discovered B. told C. accepted D. offered5. A. joy B. trust C. horror D. pleasure6. A. quickly B. personally C. generally D. innocently7. A. entrance B. disappearance C. arrangement D. opening8. A. shouted B. repeated C. promised D. whispered9. A. turning B. bending C. rising D. handing10. A. creative B. effective C. annoying D. fearing11. A. addicted B. invited C. attacked D. attracted12. A. abnormal B. remarkable C. unimportant D. ordinary13. A. goals B. intentions C. results D. purposes14. A. luckily B. truly C. slightly D. fortunately15. A. overcome B. enjoy C. accomplish D. become第二节：语法填空 (共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15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词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答卷标号为16～25的相应位置上。

广东省佛山一中2013届高三上学期第一次段考试英语试题I 语言知识及应用（共两节, 满分45分）第一节完形填空（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各题所给的A、B、C和D 项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

Ernest Hemingway probably made the best conclusion when he said , “All modern American literature comes from one book by Mark Twain called Huckleberry Finn．” First published in 1885, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is now 1 to be one of the Great American Novels．However, the book was once labeled offensive by some readers．It was even banned in schools for its 2 of the word “nigger”, which was regarded as a sign of racism ．But on the contrary, the novel is in fact against 3 ．In the book, Twain 4 the character of Jim, a runaway slave who convinces Huck that African-Americans are 5 the freedom, and that equality is a goal for which we all should be fighting．Mark Twain wrote Adventures of Huckleberry Finn twenty years after the American Civil War．Slavery had been abolished, the North and South were 6 , and America regained peace．So why publish a tale about a system that was no longer in 7 ? Weren’t race issues a meaningless point once slavery was out of the picture?Although the Emancipation Proclamation （《解放宣言》）had been signed over two decades before Huckleberry Finn’s original publication date, African-Americans everywhere were still 8 of oppression and racism．Freedom didn’t mean equality by any means-not legally, socially, or practically．Actually, this isn’t an outdated idea at all．Rules and laws often don’t 9 reflect what’s really going on．From a legal standpoint today, we have equality of race, yet racism is still a problem．Men and women are 10 , yet many still see a “glass ceiling” for women in the workplace, meaning they often have unseen 11 to advancement．That doesn’t mean laws are 12 ．Laws may not immediately lead to change, but we’ve seen that they do 13 how people act and change the way we think．We can’t rely on laws alone．We need people like Mark Twain to 14 us not to be self-congratulatory （自鸣得意） for starting a process, but instead to realize that greater change is always 15 ．1． A．considered B．praised C．translated D．discovered2． A．explanation B．use C．understanding D．example 3． A．war B．ignorance C．separation D．slavery4． A．wrote B．created C．described D．expressed5． A．deserving B．enjoying C．limiting D．respecting 6． A．standing up B．making up C．turning up D．waking up 7． A．reality B．advance C．place D．sight8． A．viewers B．witnesses C．victims D．competitors 9． A．probably B．extremely C．eventually D．accurately 10．A．powerful B．equal C．enthusiastic D．similar11． A．boundaries B．approaches C．choices D．adventures 12．A．endless B．speechless C．careless D．useless 13．A．arrange B．affect C．determine D．record 14．A．force B．persuade C．require D．remind 15．A．acceptable B．effective C．necessary D．positive 第二节语法填空（共10小题；每小题1．5分，满分15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，在空格处填人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。

广东省佛山市2012届高三上学期教学质量检测（一）英语2012.1本试卷共10页，满分135分，考试时间120分钟I 语言知识及应用（共两节，满分45分）第一节完形填空（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各题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

Advertising is about creating images, and this is especially true when advertising food and drinks. What the 1 looks like is more important than what it tastes like. If companies hope to sell food successfully, the food must 2 appetizing.Television advertising of food often uses 3 . Apparently, food looks especially appetizing if it moves. Chocolate sauce looks much more 4 when you see it being poured over ice cream than it does just sitting in a jar.5 effects also help to sell food: sausages sizzling(咝咝响) in a frying pan are mouth-watering. A TV6 for a brand of coffee had the sound of coffee percolating(过滤) in the background. The commercial was so7 that it lasted five years.The 8 of food and its packaging is also very important. If the color looks 9 , people won’t eat it. Nobody would normally eat blue bread or drink blue beer. Other 10 food colors are purple, gray, and in some cases, white.How people expect something to taste often influences how it 11 does taste. Researchers gave some mineral water to two groups of people. They told one group that the water was mineral water, and almost all people said, “It tastes 12 .”Then the researchers told the other group that the water was tap water. This group said the water tasted a little funny. The word tap created a(n)13 image of chlorine(氯).It is the same with 14 . A food manufacturer gave a group of people the same 15 in a glass jar and in a can and asked them to taste it. They all claimed that the product in the glass jar tasted better.So it seems to be true. Image is everything.1. A. company B. food C. image D. milk2. A. look B. taste C. sound D. smell3. A. sound B. sense C. movement D. imagination4. A. beautiful B. natural C. clean D. delicious5. A. Action B. Television C. Music D. Sound6. A. advertisement B. program C. show D. speech7. A. noisy B. expensive C. successful D. long8. A. price B. name C. brand D. color9. A. right B. great C. interesting D. wrong10. A. unknown B. unpopular C. practical D. famous11. A. actually B. especially C. elegantly D. seriously12. A. strange B. funny C. good D. salty13. A. perfect B. unusual C. unpleasant D. unbelievable14. A. advertising B. packaging C. producing D. tasting15. A. product B. water C. meat D. coffee第二节语法填空（共10小题; 每小题1.5分，满分15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词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卷标号为16~25的相应位置上。

佛山一中2015-2016学年度上学期期中考试高三级英语试题本试卷共12页，满分为150分，考试时间120分钟第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

ADear Friend,The recent success of children's books has made the general public aware thatthere's a huge market out there.And there's a growing need for new writers trained to create the $3 billion worthof children's books bought each year plus stories and articles needed by over 650publishers of magazines for children and teenagers.Who are these needed writers? They're ordinary folks like you and me.But am I good enough?I was once where you might be now. My thoughts of writing had been pushed downby self-doubt, and I didn't know where to turn for help.Then, I accepted a free offer from the Institute to test my writing aptitude（潜能）, and it turned out to be the inspiration I needed.The promise that paid offThe Institute made the same promise to me that they will make to you, if you showbasic writing ability:You will complete at least one manuscript（手稿） suitable to hand in to a publisherby the time you finish our course.I really didn't expect any publication before I finished the course, but that happened. I sold three stories. And I soon discovered that was not unusual at the Institute.Since graduation, I have authored 34 nationally published children's books and over 300 stories and articles.Free test and brochureWe offer a free aptitude test and will send you a copy of our brochure describing our recognized home-study courses on the basis of one-on-one training.Realize your writing dream today. There's nothing sadder than a dream delayed until it fades forever.Sincerely,KristiKristi Holl, InstructorInstitute of Children's Literature1.From the first three paragraphs, we learn that_____.A. children’s books are usually bestsellersB. publishers are making $3 billion each yearC. magazines for teenagers have drawn public attentionD. there is a growing need for writers of children's books2. When finishing the course, you are promised to_____.A. be a successful publisherB. become a confident editorC. finish one work for publicationD. get one story or article published3. Kristi Holl mentions her experience mainly to_____.A. prove she is a good instructorB. promote the writing programC. give her advice on course preparationD. show she sold more stories than articlesBWhen we talk about intelligence, we do not mean the ability to get good scores in certain kinds of tests or even the ability to do well in school. By intelligence we mean a way of living and behaving, especially in a new or anxious situation. If we want to test intelligence, we need to find out how a person acts instead of how much he knows what to do.For example, when in a new situation, an intelligent person thinks about the situation, not about himself or what might happen to him. He tries to find out all he can, and then he acts immediately and tries to do something about it. He probably isn’t sure how it will all work out, but at least he tries. And, if he can’t make things work out right, he doesn’t feel ashamed that he fails; he just tries to learn from his mistakes. An intelligent person, even if he is very young, has a special outlook(人生观) on life, special feeling about life, and knows how he fits into it.If you look at children, you’ll see great difference between what we call “bright” children and “not bright” children. They are actually two different kinds of people, not just the same kind with different amounts of intelligence. For example, the bright child really wants to find out more about life — he tries to get in touch with everything around him. But the unintelligent child keeps more to himself and his own dream–world; he seems to have a wall between him and life in general.4. This passage mainly tells us that intelligence is the ability_________ .A. to do well in schoolB. to behave immediatelyC. to know what to doD. to deal with life5. In the author’s opinion the biggest difference between “bright” children and“not bright” children lies in ____.A. the amount of intelligenceB. the different situations they faceC. the different attitudes to lifeD. the background of life6. What’s the main idea of the passage?A. What’s real meaning of intelligence?B. What’s the “bright” children’s behavior?C. What’s a special outlook on life?D. How to live and behave in a new situation?7. What might the author continue to talk about in the passage that follows? .A. how to determine what intelligence isB. how an unintelligent person should be taughtC. how to judge whether a person is intelligentD. how education should be changedCOur village, Cinderland, was founded in 2000. It is a fully-sustainable(可持续的) eco-village on the Big Island of Hawaii located about 29 miles southeast of Hilo and 9 miles east of Pahoa. And it is within easy walking distance of the coastline —one mile north of Highway 132, just off Highway 137.Solar power supplies our electrical needs, and water catchment tanks hold abundant rain water for our use. Fruit trees and vegetable gardens are located throughout our tropical landscape and can be harvested at any time by the residents(居民) for their own personal consumption(消费).We accept all lifestyles and belief systems, and encourage individuality and diversity. A good attitude and an easy-going manner are most important to us; those qualities go a long, long way here!Tuesdays are a fun and big day here. In the morning, we all get together for a few hours for various work projects. In the afternoon, many will hop in the truck for a trip to the town of Pahoa. That evening, we then are all treated to what is well-known throughout this region as “Taco Tuesday”. Anyone is welcome to join us from the surrounding areas, which makes for a large gathering each week. It’s certain that drummers and other musicians will be playing around the fire pit (坑) each “Taco Tuesday”.With the exception of the few hours of work on Tuesdays, residents are free to do whatever they please. Some just relax, while others may snorkel(潜泳), surf, swim, shop, backpack, camp, go sightseeing, watch the lava flow, etc.It’s rare that someone leaves this area without feeling it is a life-changing experience. There are also many who decide to make it their permanent home.We are very welcoming. Come to give us a visit! Mahalo!8. Which of the following shows the position of Cinderland?C=Cinderland B=Big Island H=Hilo P=Pahoa9. Residents in Cinderland grow fruit trees and vegetables to .A. treat guestsB. make moneyC. satisfy their own needsD. attract tourists10. What do residents in Cinderland do on Tuesday?A. They work most of the time.B. They have fun most of the time.C. They have various work projects most of the day.D. They spend the whole day in the town of Pahoa.11. Where will we probably find the text?A. In a travel note.B. In an advertisement.C. In a newspaper story.D. In a textbookDEverywhere I look outside my home, I see people busy on their high-tech devices ( 装置 ), while driving, walking, shopping, even sitting on toilets. When connected electronically, they are away from physical reality.People have been influenced to become technology addicted. One survey reported that “addicted” was the word most commonly used by people to describe their relationship to iPad and similar devices. One study found that people had a harder time resisting the allure of social media than they did for sleep, cigarettes and alcohol.The main goal of technology companies is to get people to spend more money and time on their products, not to actually improve our quality of life. They have successfully created a cultural disease. Consumers willingly give up their freedom, money and time to catch up on the latest information, to keep pace with their peers or to appear modern.I see people trapped in a flu-like relationship with time-sucking technology, where they serve technology more than technology serves them. I call this technology servitude. I am referring to a loss of personal freedom and independence because of uncontrolled consumption of many kinds of devices that eat up time and money.What is a healthy use of technology devices? That is the vital question. Who is really in charge of my life? That is what people need to ask themselves if they are to have any chance of breaking up false beliefs about their use of technology. When we can live happily without using so much technology for a day or a week, then we can regain control and personal freedom, become the master of technology and discover what there is to enjoy in life free of technology. Mae West is famous for claiming the wisdom that “Too much of a good thing is wonderful.”But it’s time to discover that it does not work for technology.Richard Fernandez, a former CEO at G oogle acknowledged that “we can be swept away by our technologies.”To break the grand digital connection people must consider how life long ago could be fantastic without today’s overused technology.12. The underlined word “allure” in Paragraph 2 proba bly means ______.A. advantageB. attemptC.adaptation D. attraction13. From the passage, technology companies aim to ______.A. attract people to buy their productsB. provide the latest informationC. improve peo ple’s quality of lifeD. deal with cultural diseases14. It can be inferred from this passage that people ______.A. consider too much technology wonderfulB. may enjoy life better without overused technologyC. can regain freedom without high-tech devicesD. have realized the harm of high-tech devices15. What’s the author’s attitude towards the overusing of high-tech devices?A. ObjectiveB.PositiveC. DisapprovingD. Sympathetic第二节（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分）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。

2012年佛山市普通高中高三教学质量检测（一）文科综合能力测试2012.1本试卷共 10页，满分300分．考试时间150分钟．注意事项：1．答卷前，考生务必用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名和考号填写在答题卡上．用2B铅笔将答题卡试卷类型（A）填涂在答题卡上，并在答题卡右上角的“试室号”和“座位号”栏填写试室号、座位号，将相应的试室号、座位号信息点涂黑．2．选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案，答案答在试题卷上无效．3．非选择题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答卷上各题目指定区域内相应位置上，如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液．不按以上要求作答的答案无效．4．考生必须保持答题卡的整洁．考试结束后，将答卷和答题卡一并交回．第一部分选择题（共 140分）一、本大题共35小题，每小题4分，共140分。

在每小题列出的四个选项中，只有一项是符合题目要求的。

1．下列四图(图1)中能够正确表示地理事物和现象之间关系的是A．① B ．② C．③D．④图12.我国现行流通人民币20元的背面图案（图2）取景于广西桂林，该景观图2图2A.天然植被为落叶阔叶林B.受流水化学和物理作用C.山体的基岩是岩浆岩D.山体连绵，是褶皱山3．读某区域流域图(图3)，可能导致该区域海岸线变迁的人类活动是A.发展海水养殖业B.河流中上游修建水库C.大量开采地下水D.营造沿海防护林4.由表中信息直接可以反映出甲省比乙省A ．城市化水平更高B ．机械增长率更高C ．人口合理容量更大D ．老龄化问题更突出 5.2011年夏季，乙省某城市多次出现严重内涝现象。

它的形成与下列人类活动无关．．的是 A.城市人工绿地面积增多，使地下水位上升 B.城市空气中尘埃多，增加暴雨形成机率 C.城市“热岛效应”，使大气对流运动增强 D.城市建设使地面硬化，地表水下渗能力弱6．我国房价上涨引起社会关注，图4中影响保障性住房布局的主导因素是A ．交通条件和环境因素B ．配套设施和土地价格C ．土地价格和交通条件D ．土地利用效益和地租支付能力图4图32012年高三质量检测（一）文科综合试题 第3页 共14页泰国兰花生产条件优越，2011年1月，泰国农业部推出2011—2016泰国兰花发展 战略计划。

广东省佛山市第一中学2015届高三英语上学期期中测试试题（含解析）【试卷综评】本试卷以新课标为指导，既重基础又注重综合能力的提高。

围绕时代内容设计基础能力题，旨在考查学生的基础知识掌握情况。

阅读理解选材具有时代性，紧密联系生活实际，选项设计灵活合理，注重考查学生的阅读理解能力。

信息匹配主要考查学生的阅读能力，书面表达以采访一名外国志愿者为题，考查学生的英语实际运用能力，读写任务概括题考查学生的语言综合概括能力。

总之，本次试卷，是一份质量较高的试卷。

I 语言知识及应用 (共两节, 满分45分)第一节：完形填空 (共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)【题文】阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从1~15各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

Wishing to encourage her young son’s progress on the piano, a mother took her boy to a Paderewski concert. After they were 1 , the mother spotted a friend in the audience and walked down the passage to greet her.Seizing the 2 to explore the wonders of the concert hall, the little boy rose and 3 explored his way through a door marked “NO ADMITTANCE.” When the house lights dimmed and the concert was about to begin, the mother returned to her seat and 4 that the child was missing.Suddenly, the curtains parted and spotlights focused on the impressive Steinway on stage. In 5 , the mother saw her little boy sitting at the key-board, 6 picking out Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star.At that moment, the great piano master made his 7 , quickly moved to the piano, and 8 in the boy’s ear, “Don’t quit. Keep playing.”Then 9 over, Paderewski reached down with his left hand and began filling in a bass part. Soon his right arm reached around to the other side of the child and he added a running obbligato (伴奏). Together, the old master and the young novice (beginner) transformed a frightening situation into a wonderfully 10 experience. The audience was strongly 11 .That’s the way it is in life. What we can accomplish on our own is hardly 12 . We try our best, but the 13 aren’t exactly graceful flowing music. But when we trust in the hands of a Greater Power, our life’s work 14 can be beautiful.Next time you set out to 15 great achievements, listen carefully. You can hear the voice of the Master, whispering in your ear, “Don’t quit. Keep playing.”[]1. A. seated B. sat C. dressed D. rested2. A. fact B. difficulty C. opportunity D. risk3. A. actually B. occasionally C. fortunately D. eventually4. A. discovered B. told C. accepted D. offered5. A. joy B. trust C. horror D. pleasure6. A. quickly B. personally C. generally D. innocently7. A. entrance B. disappearance C. arrangement D. opening8. A. shouted B. repeated C. promised D. whispered9. A. turning B. bending C. rising D. handing10. A. creative B. effective C. annoying D. fearing11. A. addicted B. invited C. attacked D. attracted12. A. abnormal B. remarkable C. unimportant D. ordinary13. A. goals B. intentions C. results D. purposes14. A. luckily B. truly C. slightly D. fortunately15. A. overcome B. enjoy C. accomplish D. become【答案】【知识点】B2 夹叙夹议文【文章综述】本文是夹叙夹议的文章。

2012学年度上学期期中考高一级英语试题2012.10本试题分笔试和听力，其中笔试部分135分，听力15分，满分150分。

考试用时：120分钟。

第一部分：听力（共二节，满分15分）第一节：听力理解（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）请听下面四段对话，回答问题，请将答案写在横线上，每段读两遍。

请听第一段对话，回答第1至2题。

1. When will the party begin?A. Around 6:30pmB. Around 7:30pmC. Around 8:30pm2. What can we learn from the conversation?A. The two speakers are close friends.B. Jim is holding a birthday party.C. The two speakers are on the phone.请听第二段对话，回答第3到5题。

3. What are the two speakers going to do this weekend?A. Have a partyB. Go shopping.C. Play tennis4. When will the two speakers meet?A. Around 3:00B. Around 2:30C. Around 2:005. How many people are going to attend the activity?A. TwoB. ThreeC. Four请听第三段独白，回答第6到8题。

6. How old are the man and the woman’s two boys?A. Ten and eightB. Eight and fourC. Four and two7. Where are the man and the woman?A. In the living roomB. In the bedroomC. In the kitchen8. Where is the man going?A. To the next townB. To his hometownC. To a foreign country 请听第四段对话，回答第9到10题。

佛山一中2015-2016学年度上学期期中考试高三级英语试题本试卷共12页，满分为150分，考试时间120分钟第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

ADear Friend,The recent success of children's books has made the general public aware that there's a hugemarket out there.And there's a growing need for new writers trained to create the $3 billion worth of children'sbooks bought each year plus stories and articles needed by over 650 publishers of magazines forchildren and teenagers.Who are these needed writers? They're ordinary folks like you and me.But am I good enough?I was once where you might be now. My thoughts of writing had been pushed down byself-doubt, and I didn't know where to turn for help.Then, I accepted a free offer from the Institute to test my writing aptitude（潜能）, and it turnedout to be the inspiration I needed.The promise that paid offThe Institute made the same promise to me that they will make to you, if you show basicwriting ability:You will complete at least one manuscript（手稿）suitable to hand in to a publisher by the timeyou finish our course.I really didn't expect any publication before I finished the course, but that happened. I sold threestories. And I soon discovered that was not unusual at the Institute.Since graduation, I have authored 34 nationally published children's books and over 300 storiesand articles.Free test and brochureWe offer a free aptitude test and will send you a copy of our brochure describing our recognized home-study courses on the basis of one-on-one training.Realize your writing dream today. There's nothing sadder than a dream delayed until it fades forever.Sincerely,KristiKristi Holl, InstructorInstitute of Children's Literature1.From the first three paragraphs, we learn that_____.A. children’s books are usually bestsellersB. publishers are making $3 billion each yearC. magazines for teenagers have drawn public attentionD. there is a growing need for writers of children's books2. When finishing the course, you are promised to_____.A. be a successful publisherB. become a confident editorC. finish one work for publicationD. get one story or article published3. Kristi Holl mentions her experience mainly to_____.A. prove she is a good instructorB. promote the writing programC. give her advice on course preparationD. show she sold more stories than articlesBWhen we talk about intelligence, we do not mean the ability to get good scores in certain kinds of tests or even the ability to do well in school. By intelligence we mean a way of living and behaving, especially in a new or anxious situation. If we want to test intelligence, we need to find out how a person acts instead of how much he knows what to do.For example, when in a new situation, an intelligent person thinks about the situation, not about himself or what might happen to him. He tries to find out all he can, and then he acts immediately and tries to do something about it. He probably isn’t sur e how it will all work out, but at least he tries. And, if he can’t make things work out right, he doesn’t feel ashamed that he fails; he just tries to learn from his mistakes. An intelligent person, even if he is very young, has a special outlook(人生观) on life, special feeling about life, and knows how he fits into it.If you look at children, you’ll see great difference between what we call “bright” children and “not bright” children. They are actually two different kinds of people, not just the same ki nd with different amounts of intelligence. For example, the bright child really wants to find out more about life — he tries to get in touch with everything around him. But the unintelligent child keeps more to himself and his own dream–world; he seems to have a wall between him and life in general.4. This passage mainly tells us that intelligence is the ability_________ .A. to do well in schoolB. to behave immediatelyC. to know what to doD. to deal with life5. In the author’s opinion the biggest difference between “bright” children and“not bright” children lies in ____.A. the amount of intelligenceB. the different situations they faceC. the different attitudes to lifeD. the background of life6. What’s the main idea of the passage?A. What’s real meaning of intelligence?B. What’s the “bright” children’s behavior?C. What’s a special outlook on life?D. How to live and behave in a new situation?7. What might the author continue to talk about in the passage that follows? .A. how to determine what intelligence isB. how an unintelligent person should be taughtC. how to judge whether a person is intelligentD. how education should be changedCOur village, Cinderland, was founded in 2000. It is a fully-sustainable(可持续的) eco-village on the Big Island of Hawaii located about 29 miles southeast of Hilo and 9 miles east of Pahoa. And it is within easy walking distance of the coastline—one mile north of Highway 132, just off Highway 137.Solar power supplies our electrical needs, and water catchment tanks hold abundant rain water for our use. Fruit trees and vegetable gardens are located throughout our tropical landscape and can be harvested at any time by the residents(居民) for their own personal consumption(消费).We accept all lifestyles and belief systems, and encourage individuality and diversity. A good attitude and an easy-going manner are most important to us; those qualities go a long, long way here!Tuesdays are a fun and big day here. In the morning, we all get together for a few hours for various work projects. In the afternoon, many will hop in the truck for a trip to the town of Pahoa. That evening, we then are all treated to what is well-known throughout this region as “Taco Tuesday”. Anyone is welcome to join us from the surrounding areas, which makes for a large gathering each week. It’s certain that drummers and other musicians will be playing around the fire pit (坑) each “Taco Tuesday”.With the exception of the few hours of work on Tuesdays, residents are free to do whatever they please. Some just relax, while others may snorkel(潜泳), surf, swim, shop, backpack, camp, go sightseeing, watch the lava flow, etc.It’s rare that someone leaves this area without feeling it is a life-changing experience. There are also many who decide to make it their permanent home.We are very welcoming. Come to give us a visit! Mahalo!8. Which of the following shows the position of Cinderland?C=Cinderland B=Big Island H=Hilo P=Pahoa9. Residents in Cinderland grow fruit trees and vegetables to .A. treat guestsB. make moneyC. satisfy their own needsD. attract tourists10. What do residents in Cinderland do on Tuesday?A. They work most of the time.B. They have fun most of the time.C. They have various work projects most of the day.D. They spend the whole day in the town of Pahoa.11. Where will we probably find the text?A. In a travel note.B. In an advertisement.C. In a newspaper story.D. In a textbookDEverywhere I look outside my home, I see people busy on their high-tech devices ( 装置), while driving, walking, shopping, even sitting on toilets. When connected electronically, they are away from physical reality.People have been influenced to become technology addicted. One survey reported that “addicted” was the word most commonly used by people to describe their relationship to iPad andsimilar devices. One study found that people had a harder time resisting the allure of social media than they did for sleep, cigarettes and alcohol.The main goal of technology companies is to get people to spend more money and time on their products, not to actually improve our quality of life. They have successfully created a cultural disease. Consumers willingly give up their freedom, money and time to catch up on the latest information, to keep pace with their peers or to appear modern.I see people trapped in a flu-like relationship with time-sucking technology, where they serve technology more than technology serves them. I call this technology servitude. I am referring to a loss of personal freedom and independence because of uncontrolled consumption of many kinds of devices that eat up time and money.What is a healthy use of technology devices? That is the vital question. Who is really in charge of my life? That is what people need to ask themselves if they are to have any chance of breaking up false beliefs about their use of technology. When we can live happily without using so much technology for a day or a week, then we can regain control and personal freedom, become the master of technology and discover what there is to enjoy in life free of technology. Mae West is famous for claiming the wisdom that “Too much of a good thing is wonderful.”But it’s time to discover that it does not work for technology.Richard Fernandez, a former CEO at G oogle acknowledged that “we can be swept away by our technologies.” To break the grand digital connection people must consider how life long ago could be fantastic without today’s overused technology.12. The underlined word “allure” in Paragraph 2 proba bly means ______.A. advantageB. attemptC. adaptationD. attraction13. From the passage, technology companies aim to ______.A. attract people to buy their productsB. provide the latest informationC. improve peo ple’s quality of lifeD. deal with cultural diseases14. It can be inferred from this passage that people ______.A. consider too much technology wonderfulB. may enjoy life better without overused technologyC. can regain freedom without high-tech devicesD. have realized the harm of high-tech devices15. What’s the author’s attitude towards the overusing of high-tech devices?A. ObjectiveB. PositiveC. DisapprovingD. Sympathetic第二节（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分）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。

广东省佛山市第一中学2018届高三上学期期中考试英语试题本试题卷共7页,全卷满分120分,考试用时120分钟。

第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40 分）第一节（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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

AWelcome to Washington, D.C.Every year, Washington, D.C. welcomes sixteen million people as visitors to her city. As the nation’s capital city, there are hundreds of attractions to visit. Here are some of the most famous ones.Washington MonumentThe Washington Monument rises 555 feet, following the design of architect Robert Mills, a famous American designer of the 1840s. Construction of the monument began in 1848, but was not completed until 1884, almost 30 years after Mr. Mills’ death. This delay in construction was due to the American Civil War.Constitution Avenue and 15th Street NW, Washington, DC 20560(202) 426-6841U.S. CapitolThe cast-iron dome（圆顶屋）of the United States Capitol, constructed between 1855 and 1866, may well be the most famous man-made landmark in America. The United States Capitol is open to visitors from Monday to Saturday through much of the year, including Federal holidays.First Street NE Washington, DC(202) 224-3121The White HouseThe White House, is the official residence and workplace of the President of the United States. The West Wing houses the President’s office. The East Wing, which contains additional office space, was added to the White House in 1942.6th Street and Constitution Avenue NWWashington, DC 20565(202) 737-4215World War II MemorialThe World War II Memorial was opened to the public on April 29, 2004 as a service to the World War II generation. The Memorial is a tribute to the World War II generation to those who served in uniform as well as those who worked in the nation factories and mines manufacturing necessary supplies. The Memorial takes its place between the Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument.17th Street and Independence Avenue SW Washington, DC 20006(202) 619-72251. When did Robert Mills probably die?A. In 1800B. In 1848C. In 1855D. In 18842. On what day is the United States Capitol not open to visitors?A. SundayB. MondayC. TuesdayD. Saturday3. Which of the following attractions has the shortest history?A. The Washington MonumentB. The United States CapitolC. The White HouseD. The World War II MemorialBI set out to help clean up the beach after a violent storm a year ago. The sight I saw was heartbreaking. The broken houses seemed to be weeping quietly. I couldn’t describe how I felt. But something special among the debris (废墟) turned my day around.I joined a club to clean up the beach after the storm last November. As I removed the debris from the beach, I noticed an object with shiny buttons in the wet sand. It was a jacket, and I was excited since Halloween was coming and I thought I had found a great costume. After picking it up, I was able to see that the jacket was from West Point (西点军校), the United States MilitaryAcademy, and it had the name “deGavre” written inside. I realized the jacket might be important to someone. I decided to find the ja cket’s owner and return it.I called the West Point Museum, considering that if the family couldn’t be found, the jacket should go there. The museum connected me with Kim McDermott, Director of Communications for the Academy’s Association of Graduates. Kim soon ensured that the jacket had belonged to Chester Braddock deGavre, who was a 1933 graduate and a war hero, but passed away in 1993.I sent Kim a photo of the jacket and she posted it to the West Point Association of Graduates Facebook Page, asking if anyone could help us find the family. In less than two hours, someone had found and called the hero’s wife, Teresa. Soon I started to receive personal messages from members of the deGavre family, their friends and others who were touched by the story and they found me on Facebook.Find ing Chester deGavre’s jacket and connecting to his family with the help of Facebook have been so meaningful to me. I’ve formed a bond with amazing people I might have never met.4. Seeing the sight after the storm, the author felt very ________．A. sadB. surprisedC. nervousD. disappointed5. What did the author think at first after he saw the jacket?A. He should try to find its owner.B. He could wear it for Halloween.C. He should return it to West Point.D. He could send it to others for free.6. Why did the author call the West Point Museum?A. Because the jacket was made there.B. Because the jacket’s owner worked there.C. Because the workers there needed the jacket.D. Because the jacket might be collected by the museum.7. According to the text, who was Kim McDermott?A. He happened to be the owner of the jacket.B. He was a student graduating from West Point.C. He was someone who could find a record of the graduates.D. He was a family member of the author.CThe human body is designed to move. But modern lifestyles and office jobs rarely give us the chance to move around. As we know, we’re sitting while we’re eating; we sit in the car and we sit while we watch TV. And many of us sit for many hours at work.New research shows that sitting less than three hours a day might extend your life by two years. Peter Katzmarzyk, a scientist at the University of Louisiana in the southern United States, says that sitting is ubiquitous in our lives, meaning it is something we do all the time, everywhere.However, Mr. Katzmarzyk says that does not mean you can sit for the rest of your waking hours. He also says you may exercise often, “We can’t throw away physical activity. It’s extremely important. We have 60 years of research showing us that.”Mr. Katzmarzyk and his colleagues are part of a new generation of researchers studying how sitting all day affects length of life. “Studies that have assessed the relationship between sitting and mortality (死亡率) or television viewing and mortality are very rare. There’s only been a few of them, actually five or six now, in the last four or five years.” They found that cutting television time to less than two hours a day could add one point four years to life.Luckily, change is already coming to some offices, especially in the design of desks. A “standing desk” lets people stand while they work. Another new design is called the “treadmill desk.” A treadmill is an exercise machine that lets you walk in one place. Even some U.S. schools are beginning to experiment with desks that are part bicycle to keep children moving. That’s one of the strategies that many companies are using now.Mr. Katzmarzyk also says studying this problem has inspired his team to make a few changes in their own lives.8. The underlined word “ubiquitous” is closest in meaning to ________．A. dangerousB. awkwardC. comfortableD. common9. Which view agrees with the opinion of Mr. Katzmarzyk?A. Sitting too long may help increase one’s life.B. Exercise is important and don’t sit too long.C. Watching TV is bad, but can broaden one’s horizons.D. Stopping watching TV is a necessary but hard task.10. What does Mr. Katzmarzyk think of his study in Paragraph 4?A. It’s a relatively new area of study.B. It’s a hot subject studied by experts.C. It’s a study that begins too late.D. It’s not ignored by many experts.11. Why are the desks of all kinds designed for those who sit more?A. To give them more comfort.B. To improve their work efficiency.C. To offer them the chance to exercise.D. To seek pleasure while working.DCrying is the sign of the rawest of human emotions. We cry when we can’t hold inside what we feel any more. We cry when we’re at our best, and when we’re at our worst. By we, I mean all of us—men included.But we never see other men cry. In no western culture has it ever been acceptable for men to shed (流泪) more than a single tear, and even then it’s reserved for grand victories, defeats and deaths. Dutch research suggests that women cry between three and five times more than men. Generally men and women cry over the same things—deaths, break-ups and homesickness, primarily, but researchers believe that men cry more often than women when it comes to positive events.I want to admit，I’m a bit of a cryer. However, having never really experienced deaths in my life, a few weeks ago I experienced what it means to really, truly, pour my heart out in tears.See, my dog—a loyal companion—was killed by a car right outside my house. Being a witness to this painful event left me in shock for a good hour, but then the floodgates opened. Over the next 48 hours, I might have cried 20 times. Once or twice I crouched (蹲) on the floor with my head in my hands and tears were the only outlet.It is suggested in the book Adult Crying: A Biopsychosocial Approach that there’s a certain pleasure in crying. It helps ease stress when there is no other way to express ourselves.In those days after my dog’s death, I remember thinking, “I’ve got to stop this crying”. It felt unmanly. It felt like a sign of weakness. I’ve since realized that tears are for everybody; they’re not gender-specific. They show we have sympathy, allow us to get rid of stress and just feel.12. What does the first paragraph mainly talk about?A. Crying is a raw human emotion.B. Crying is an emotion beyond control.C. Crying is an emotion showing sadness.D. Crying is an emotion showing happiness.13. What’s the difference between men and women in crying according to Dutch research?A. They cry over different matters.B. They cry at different times of life.C. Women cry more often over deaths.D. Men are more likely to have tears of joy.14. What does the author think of his crying over his dog’s death?A. A sign of strength.B. A sign of weakness.C. Behavior of being womanish.D. A way of reducing emotional stress.15. What’s the best title for the text?A. Men, never cry like womenB. Men, it’s OK to cry sometimesC. Crying solves psychological problemsD. Crying explains differences between men and women第二节（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分）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。

2012-1013学年度上学期期中考试高二级英语科试题本试题分客观题和主观题两部分，共12页，满分150分。

考试用时120分钟。

I. 听力（共三节，满分15分）第一节：听录音回答问题（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）(Use no more than 5 words for each blank)听下面一段对话，回答第1－2题1.How long did the party last?_________________________________2.How did the man get back home after the party?_________________________________听下面一段对话，回答第3－5题3.What does the woman want to buy for her daughter?_________________________________4.What is free for this meal?_________________________________5.How much does the meal cost?_________________________________第二节：听录音填所缺的词（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）Public transportation in VancouverWelcome to V ancouver. There are many kinds of public transportation here in V ancouver. There are buses, ferries, the Sky Train, the elevated railway and the west ___6___ Express Train. The transportation system is divided into three zones. The fare for one zone is $1.50, and $2.25 for two or three zones. In the evening, on weekends and on holidays, the fare is $1.50 for all zones. There are special fares for ___7___, students and children: $1.00 for one zone, $1.50 for two zones and $2.00 for three zones. These fares are for the bus, the ferry and the Sky Train. Y ou need ___8___ change for tickets on the bus. For the ferry and the Sky Train, you should buy tickets in ___9___ at machines at the station. To save money, it‟s best to buy a Day Pass. It‟s good for travel all day long on any form of transportation. A Day Pass costs $6.00 for ___10___ and $4.00 for children. It‟s very convenient and economical.E njoy your travels! We hope you have a nice time on V ancouver‟s public transportation system!第三节：听取信息（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）II. 语言知识及应用（共三节，满分55分）第一节：单项选择（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）注：请在答题卡对应题号处填涂1. Can you imagine the difficulty I had __________ the game?A. on winningB. wonC. winningD. having won2. The young man rushed out of the room, _______ into his car and started it hurriedly _______ to get home as soon as possible.A. got; hopingB. getting; and hopedC. got; hopedD. getting; hoped3. We should __________ primary importance to job training.A. concentrateB. devoteC. attachD. emphasize4. Speaking of what sort of smartness is most desirable in human __________，a friend of mine told me a story.A. conductB. experienceC. customD. habit5. This is his only request that the room __________ after being used.A. be cleanedB. would be cleanedC. is cleanedD. will be cleaned6. The technical cooperation and cultural __________ between the two countries are daily on theincrease.A. expensesB. exchangesC. exceptionD. extension7. The President ________ that he would visit France the following month.A. deservedB. confirmedC. predictedD. doubted8. The time he has devoted in the past ten years ________ the disabled is now considered ________ of great value.A. to help；beingB. to helping；to beC. to help；to beD. helping；being9. I feel sure that ________ qualification，ability and experience，you are abundantly suited to the position we have in mind.A. in need ofB. in terms ofC. in favor ofD. in face of10. —Do you think playing cards is beneficial to our study?—No，if ________，it can help us kill time when we have nothing to do.A. somethingB. anythingC. nothingD. everything第二节：语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15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词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答卷标号为11-20的相应位置上。

广东省佛山一中2012届高三上学期期中考试试题数学（理科）一．选择题：本大题共8小题，每小题5分，满分40分．在每小题给出的四个选项中，只有一项是符合题目要求的．1 ．若集合{},{}xA x xB xx-2=-1≤2+1≤3=≤1，则BA =A. {}x x-1≤<0 B. {}x x0<≤1 C. {}x x0≤≤2 D. {}x x0≤≤12．下面四个条件中，使a b＞成立的充分而不必要的条件是A．1a b+＞ B．1a b-＞ C．22a b＞ D．33a b＞3.已知函数⎩⎨⎧≤>=)0(2)0(log)(2xxxxfx，若21)(=af，则实数a的值为A．－1 B.2C．－1或2D．1或2-4．已知等差数列{a n}的公差为d (d≠0)，且a3＋a6＋a10＋a13＝32，若a m＝8，则m为A．12 B．8 C．6 D．45．函数y＝ln1|2x－3|的大致图象为()6．在平行四边形ABCD中，AE→＝13AB→，AF→＝14AD→，CE与BF相交于G点．若AB→＝a，AD→＝b，则AG→＝A.27a＋17b B.27a＋37b C.37a＋17b D.47a＋27b7.设,x y满足约束条件4312xy xx y≥⎧⎪≥⎨⎪+≤⎩，则221yx++的最大值是A. 5B. 6C. 8D. 108．函数11xyx+=-的图像与函数2sin(24)y x xπ=-≤≤的图像所有交点的横坐标之和等于A．2 B． 4 C． 6 D．8二.填空题：本大题共6小题，考生做答6小题，每小题5分, 共30分．（一）必做题（9～12题）9．不等式212-<-x x 的解集为 .10．若62a x x ⎛- ⎝⎭展开式的常数项为60，则常数a 的值为 .11 ．已知a ，b ，c 为△ABC 的三个内角A ，B ，C 的对边，向量m =（1,3-），n ＝（cos A ,sin A ）.若m ⊥n ，且C c A b B a sin cos cos =+，则角B ＝ .12．已知8,0,0=++>>ab b a b a ，，则b a +的最小值是 .13．如图，M 是正方体ABCD －A 1B 1C 1D 1的棱DD 1的中点，给出下列四个命题：①过M 点有且只有一条直线与直线AB ，B 1C 1都相交； ②过M 点有且只有一条直线与直线AB ，B 1C 1都垂直； ③过M 点有且只有一个平面与直线AB ，B 1C 1都相交； ④过M 点有且只有一个平面与直线AB ，B 1C 1都平行． 其中真命题是是 _______.（填写真命题的序号） （二）选做题：（14～15题，考生只能从中选做一题）14.（坐标系与参数方程选做题）在极坐标系中，曲线C 的极坐标方程为3)6sin(=-πθρ，点)3, 2(πA 到曲线C 上点的距离的最小值 ．15.如图，EB 、EC 是⊙O 的两条切线，B 、C 是切点，A 、D 是⊙O 上两点，如果∠E ＝460，∠DCF ＝320，则∠A 的大小为 ．三．解答题：本大题共6小题，满分80分. 解答须写出文字说明、证明过程或演算步骤. 16．(本题满分12分)在ABC ∆中，内角,,A B C 所对的边长分别是,,a b c , 已知4A π=，4cos 5B =. （I ）求cos C 的值；（II ）若10,BC D =为AB 的中点，求CD 的长.17．(本题满分12分)已知等差数列{a n }满足a 2=0，a 6+a 8= -10图乙图甲M （I ）求数列{a n }的通项公式； （II ）求数列12n n a -⎧⎫⎨⎬⎩⎭的前n 项和.18. (本题满分14分)如图甲，直角梯形ABCD 中，//AB CD ，2DAB π∠=，点M 、N 分别在AB ，CD 上，且MN AB ⊥，MC CB ⊥，2BC =，4MB =，现将梯形ABCD 沿MN 折起，使平面AMND 与平面MNCB 垂直（如图乙）.（Ⅰ）求证：//AB 平面DNC ；（Ⅱ）当DN 的长为何值时，二面角D BC N --的大小为30︒？19. （(本题满分14分)本着健康、低碳的生活理念，租自行车骑游的人越来越多。

广东省佛山市2012届高三上学期教学质量检测（一）英语2012.1本试卷共10页，满分135分，考试时间120分钟I 语言知识及应用（共两节，满分45分）第一节完形填空（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各题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

Advertising is about creating images, and this is especially true when advertising food and drinks. What the 1 looks like is more important than what it tastes like. If companies hope to sell food successfully, the food must 2 appetizing.Television advertising of food often uses 3 . Apparently, food looks especially appetizing if it moves. Chocolate sauce looks much more 4 when you see it being poured over ice cream than it does just sitting in a jar.5 effects also help to sell food: sausages sizzling(咝咝响) in a frying pan are mouth-watering. A TV6 for a brand of coffee had the sound of coffee percolating(过滤) in the background. The commercial was so7 that it lasted five years.The 8 of food and its packaging is also very important. If the color looks 9 , people won’t eat it. Nobody would normally eat blue bread or drink blue beer. Other 10 food colors are purple, gray, and in some cases, white.How people expect something to taste often influences how it 11 does taste. Researchers gave some mineral water to two groups of people. They told one group that the water was mineral water, and almost all people said, “It tastes 12 .”Then the researchers told the other group that the water was tap water. This group said the water tasted a little funny. The word tap created a(n)13 image of chlorine(氯).It is the same with 14 . A food manufacturer gave a group of people the same 15 in a glass jar and in a can and asked them to taste it. They all claimed that the product in the glass jar tasted better.So it seems to be true. Image is everything.1. A. company B. food C. image D. milk2. A. look B. taste C. sound D. smell3. A. sound B. sense C. movement D. imagination4. A. beautiful B. natural C. clean D. delicious5. A. Action B. Television C. Music D. Sound6. A. advertisement B. program C. show D. speech7. A. noisy B. expensive C. successful D. long8. A. price B. name C. brand D. color9. A. right B. great C. interesting D. wrong10. A. unknown B. unpopular C. practical D. famous11. A. actually B. especially C. elegantly D. seriously12. A. strange B. funny C. good D. salty13. A. perfect B. unusual C. unpleasant D. unbelievable14. A. advertising B. packaging C. producing D. tasting15. A. product B. water C. meat D. coffee第二节语法填空（共10小题; 每小题1.5分，满分15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词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卷标号为16~25的相应位置上。

广东省佛山一中2012届高三上学期期中考试英语试题I 语言知识及应用(共两节, 满分45分)第一节完形填空(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)Everyone in business has been told that success is all about attracting and retaining (留住) customers. It sounds simple and achievable. But, 1 , words of wisdom are soon forgotten. Once companies have attracted customers they often 2 the second half of the story. In the excitement of beating off the competition, negotiating prices, securing orders, and delivering the product, managers tend to become carried away. They forget what they regard as the boring side of business— 3 that the customer remains a customer.4 to concentrate on retaining as well as attracting customers costs business huge amounts of money annually. It has been estimated that the average company loses between 10 and 30 per cent of its customers every year. In constantly changing5 , this is not surprising. What is surprising is the fact that few companies have any idea how many customers they have lost.Only now are organizations beginning to wake up to those lost opportunities and calculate the 6 implications. Cutting down the number of customers a company loses can make a big 7 in its performance. Research in the US found that a five per cent decrease in the number of defecting (流失的) customers led to 8 increases of between 25 and 85 per cent.In the US, Domino‟s Pizza estimates that a regular customer is worth more than $5,000 over ten years. A customer who receives a poor quality product or service on their first visit and 9 never returns, is losing the company thousands of dollars in 10 profits (more if you consider how many people they are likely to tell about their bad experience).The logic behind cultivating customer 11 is impossible to deny. “In practice most co mpanies‟ marketing effort is focused on getting customers, with little attention paid to 12 them”, says Adrian Payne of Cornfield University‟ School of Management. “Research suggests that there is a close relationship between retaining customers and making profits. 13 customers tend to buy more, are predictable and usually cost less to service than new customers. Furthermore, they tend to be less price 14 , and may provide free word-of-mouth advertising. Retaining customers also makes it 15 for competitors to enter a market or increase their share of a market.1.A. in particular B. in reality C. at least D. first of all2.A. emphasize B. doubt C. overlook D. believe3.A. denying B. ensuring C. arguing D. proving4.A. Moving B. Hoping C. Starting D. Failing5.A. markets B. tastes C. prices D. expenses6.A. culture B. social C. financial D. economical7.A. promise B. plan C. mistake D. difference8.A. cost B. opportunity C. profit D. budget9.A. as a result B. on the whole C. in conclusion D. on the contrary10.A. huge B. potential C. extra D. reasonable11.A. beliefs B. loyalty C. habits D. interest12.A. altering B. understanding C. keeping D. attracting13.A. Assumed B. Respected C. Established D. Unexpected14.A. agreeable B. flexible C. friendly D. sensitive15.A. unfair B. difficult C. essential D. convenient第二节语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)Police in China have arrested two drivers 16 connection with the death of a toddler 17 was hit and left for dead on a busy street earlier this month in southern China. Police were able to identify the drivers of the two vans 18 examining graphic video of the vehicles 19 (strike) 2-year-old Wang Yue, who died in the hospital on Friday, about a week after the accident in Foshan, China.The case raised questions of human decency in the country, particularly as word surfaced 20 many passersby 21 (witness) the accident and done little to help the little girl.One of those 18 passersby, a man identified by the China Daily as Chen, showed up 22 (expect) outside the intensive-care unit where Wang Yue was struggling to survive and said he did not see the toddler, the news organization reports.Chen and his wife run a store that offers water-heating products that stands about 23 feet 23 the accident site, according to the China Daily."I was looking for my own daughter then," the news organization quotes Chen as saying. "I did not notice she (Wang Yue) was lying on the street."Wang Yang, a top official in Guangdong Province, said at a provincial government meeting that the incident should serve24 a "wake up call" for society, the China Daily reported after the girl's death."We should look into the 25 (ugly) in ourselves," he said.II 阅读(共两节；满分50分)第一节阅读理解(共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分)AMy newly-rented small apartment was far away from the centre of London and it was becoming essential for me to find a job, so finally I spent a whole morning getting to town and putting my name down to be considered by London Transport for a job on the underground. They were looking for guards, not drivers. This suited me. I couldn‟t drive a car but thought that I could probably guard a train, and perhaps continue to write my poems between stations. The writers Keats and Chekhov had been doctors. T.S. Eliot had worked in a bank and Wallace Stevens for an insu rance company. I‟d be a subway guard. I could see myself being cheerful, useful, a good man in a crisis. Obviously I‟d be overqualified but I was willing to forget about that in return for a steady income and travel privileges — those being particularly welcome to someone living a long way from the city centre.The next day I sat down, with almost a hundred other candidates, for the intelligence test. I must have done all right because after about half an hour‟s wait I was sent into another room for a psychological test. This time there were only about fifty candidates. The interviewer sat at a desk. Candidates were signaled forward to occupy the seat opposite him when the previous occupant had been dismissed, after a greater or shorter time. Obviously the long interviews were the more successful ones. Some of the interviews were as short as five minutes. Mine was the only one that lasted a minute and a half.I can remember the questions now: “Why did you leave your last job?” “Why did you leave your job befo re that?” “And the one before that?” I can‟t recall my answers, except that they wereshort at first and grew progressively shorter. His closing statement, I thought, revealed a lack of sensitivity which helped to explain why as a psychologist, he had risen no higher than the underground railway. “You‟ve failed the psychological test and we are unable to offer you a position.”Failing to get that job was my low point. Or so I thought, believing that the work was easy. Actually, such jobs — being a postman is another one I still desire — demand exactly the sort of elementary yet responsible awareness that the habitual dreamer is least qualified to give. But I was still far short of full self-understanding. I was also short of cash.26．The writer applied for the job chiefly because _________.A．he wanted to work in the centre of LondonB．he could no longer afford to live without oneC．he was not interested in any other available jobD．he had received some suitable training27．The writer thought he was overqualified for the job because _________.A．he often traveled underground B．he had written many poemsC．he could deal with difficult situations D．he had worked in a company28．The length of his interview meant that _________.A．he was not going to be offered the job B．he had not done well in the intelligence test C．he did not like the interviewer at all D．he had little work experience to talk about 29．What does the writer realize now that he did not realize then?A．How unpleasant ordinary jobs can be. B．How difficult it is to be a poet. C．How unsuitable he was for the job. D．How badly he did in the interview. 30．What‟s the writer‟s opinion of the psychologist?A. He was very aggressive.B. He was unhappy with his job.C. He was quite inefficient.D. He was rather unsympathetic.BA woman renewing her driver‟s license at the County Clerk‟s office was asked to state her occupation. She hesitated, uncertain how to classify herself.“What I mean is,” explained the recorder, “do you have a job, or are you just a …”“Of course I have a job,” said Emily. “I‟m a mother.”“We don‟t list …mother‟ as an occupation… …housewife‟ covers it,” said the recorder.One day I found myself in the same situation. The clerk was obviously a career woman, confident and possessed of a high sounding title．“What is your occupation?” she asked.The words simply popped out. “I‟m a Research Associate in the field of Child Development and Human Relations.”The clerk paused, ballpoint pen frozen in midair.I repeated the title slowly, and then I stared with wonder as my statement was written in bold, black ink on the official questionnaire.“Might I ask,” said the clerk with new interest, “Just what you do in this field?”Coolly, without any trace of panic in my voice, I heard myself reply, “I have a continuing program of research (what mother doesn‟t）, in the lab and in the field (normally I would have said indoors and out). Of course, the job is one of the most demanding in the humanities (any mother care to disagree?), and I often work 14 hours a day (24 is more like it). But the job is morechallen ging than most careers and rewards are more of a satisfaction rather than just money.”There was an increasing note of respect in the clerk‟s voice as she completed the form, stood up, and showed me out.As I drove into our driveway, buoyed up (依托) by my glamorous new career, I was greeted by my lab assistants---ages 13, 7, and 3.Upstairs I could hear our new experimental model (a 6 month old baby), in the child-development program, testing out a new vocal pattern．I felt proud! I had gone on the official records as someone more distinguished and indispensable (不可缺少的) to mankind than “just another mother.”Motherhood…What a glorious career! Especially when there‟s a title on the door.31. What can we infer from the conversation between the woman and the recorder at thebeginning of the passage?A. The woman felt ashamed to admit what her job was.B. The recorder was impatient and rude.C. The author was upset about the situation that mothers faced.D. Motherhood was not recognized and respected as a job by society.32. How did the female clerk feel at first when the author told her occupation?A. curiousB. puzzledC. indifferentD. interested33. How did the author feel when describing her job to the clerk?A. calmB. panic-strickenC. confidentD. cool34. Why did the woman clerk show more respect for the author?A. Because the author cared little about rewards.B. Because she admired the author‟s research work in the lab.C. Because she thought the author did admirable work.D. Because the writer did something she had little knowledge of.35. What is the author‟s purpose of writing the passage?A. To show how you describe your job affects your feelings toward it.B. To argue that motherhood is a worthy career and deserves respect.C. To show that the author had a grander job than Emily.D. To show that being a mother is hard and boring work.COne reaction to all the concern about tropical deforestation is a blank stare that asks the question, "Since I don't live there, what does it have to do with me?"The answer is that your way of life, wherever you live in the world, is tied to the tropics in many ways. If you live in a house, wash your hair, eat fruits and vegetables, drink soda, or drive a car, you can be certain that you are affected by the loss of tropical forests.Biologically, we are losing the richest regions on earth when, each minute, a piece of tropical forest, the size of ten city blocks, disappears. As many as five million species of plants, animals, and insects (40 to 50 percent of all living things) live there, and are being lost faster than they can be found and described. Their loss is immeasurable.Take rubber for example. For many uses, only natural rubber from trees will do. Synthetics are not good enough. Today over half the world's commercial rubber is produced in Malaysia and Indonesia, while the Amazon's rubber industry produces much of the world's four million tons. And rubber is an important material in making gloves, balloons, footwear and many sporting goods. Thousands of other tropical plants are valuable for their industrial use.Many scientists strongly believe that deforestation contributes to the greenhouse effect -- or heating of the earth from increased carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. As we destroy forests, we lose their ability to change carbon dioxide into oxygen.Carbon dioxide levels could double within the next half-century, warming the earth by as much as 4.5 degrees. The result? A partial melt-down of polar ice caps, raising sea levels as much as 24 feet; even 15 feet could threaten anyone living within 35 miles of the coast. Unbelievable? Maybe. But scientists warn that by the time we realise the severe effects of tropical deforestation, it will be 20 years too late.Can tropical deforestation affect our everyday lives? Now, you should have got the answer.36. The underlined word "synthetics" probably means .A. natural rubberB. tropical materialsC. man-made materialD. commercial rubber37. In the last paragraph the author tries to .A. tell people how to avoid the tropical deforestationB. persuade people to buy something syntheticC. show us how important it is to protect the tropical forestsD. let people realise the effect of tropical deforestation38. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?A. The forests are losing their function in turning carbon dioxide into oxygen.B. Many of our daily uses are related to the tropical forests.C. Tropical plants can be used to make industrial products.D. High carbon dioxide levels will make the earth warmer.39. The author's attitude towards the tropical deforestation is .A. puzzlingB. coldC. supportingD. opposed40. Which of the following might be the best title for the passage?A. Tropical ForestsB. the value of Tropical ForestsC. Tropical Forests and Our LifeD. The Greenhouse Effects DNothing succeeds like confidence. When you are truly confident, it radiates from you like sunlight, and attracts success to you like a magnet（磁铁）. Besides, those who are self-confident can in turn inspire confidence in others: their audience, their peers, their bosses, their customers, and their friends. And gaining the confidence of others is one of the key ways in which aself-confident person finds success.So how can we build a sense of self-confidence and prepare ourselves on the way to success?First, do what you believe to be right, even if others mock or criticize you for it. Believe in yourself and believe that you can do it under any circumstances, because if you believe you can, then you really will. The belief keeps you searching for answers, which means that pretty soon you will get them.Second, govern your behavior based on what other people think. What‟s more important, be willing to take risks and go the extra miles to achieve better results, in which case mistakes cannot be avoided. Don‟t hesitate to admit your mistakes, and learn from them. Next, work hard to settle the problems in order to cover up your mistakes before anyone notices. Building self-confidence is readily achievable, as long as you have the focus and determination to carry things through. And what‟s even better is that the things you‟ll do to build self-confidence will also build success----after all, your confidence will come from real, solid achievement. No one can take this away from you!As you sow, sow will reap. With your perseverance and improvement, you are getting closer to success. At this stage, wait for others to congratulate you on your accomplishments and compliments graciously. “Thanks, I really worked hard on that prospect.I‟m pleased you recognize my effor ts.” The congratulations and compliments from others will promote you to gain further success.Self-confidence is extremely important in almost every aspect of our lives, and it is no wonder that so many people struggle to find it. Self-confidence really can be learned and built on. Besides, whether you‟re working on your own self-confidence or building the confidence of people around you, it‟s well worth the effort!41. Those who are truly confident _________.A. succeed without effort and hard workB. encourage people around to become confidentC. appear more attractive and thus become successfulD. gain the confidence of others and feel successful42. The underlined word “mock” (Para.3 ) is closest in meaning to ________.A. praiseB. imitateC. punishD. laugh at43. When others congratulate us on our achievements, we are supposed to ________.A. praise them in returnB. gain further improvementC. politely accept the complimentsD. expect them to congratulate you again44. Which of the following proverbs best goes with Paragraph 4?A. Look before your leap.B. It is no use crying over spilt milk.C. Genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration.D. Learn from past mistakes and avoid future ones.45. The purpose of the text is to ________________.A. tell people how to become successfulB. convince people to do what they believe to be rightC. encourage people to build confidence and achieve successD. criticize people who lack confidence and thus fail in their career第二节：信息匹配：（共5小题，每小题2分，共10分）请阅读下列应用文及其相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。

广东省佛山一中2011-2012学年高二上学期期中考试试题（英语）本试题共分四部分，满分为150分，考试用时120分钟。

第一部分：听力（共三节，满分15分）第一节：听录音回答问题（共6小题；每小题1分，满分6分）。

请听下面2段对话，回答问题，请将答案写在横线上，每段读两遍。

请听第一段对话，回答第1至3题。

1. What are the speakers mainly talking about?___________________________________.2. When will the speakers go?___________________________________.3. Why don’t they go this weekend?___________________________________.请听第二段对话，回答第4到6题。

4. Why doesn’t the man check his email in his office?___________________________________.5. Why does the woman come to the Internet Café?___________________________________.6. What’s the man’s advice to the woman?___________________________________.第二节：听录音填入所缺的部分，使句意完整，读两遍（每小题1分，满分4分）。

W: How many people are we going to invite altogether to the party?M: I think 7 . Oh, make sure that Frank’s niece will also be invited.W: We really need the exact number so that we’re sure to have enough food, plates, forks and spoons.M: Ok. And what kind of party will it be?W: What about a buffet dinner party? I don’t want our guests to be hungry when they leave.M: When will it be?W: How about Friday evening，8 ?M: Well, then, what do you think we ought to serve?W: We should have a wide choice of food, both hot and cold.M: And two or three main courses. You know it might be interesting to 9 . For example, we could do Japanese food, but it takes forever to prepare. Maybe…W: It would be more fun, I think, to have various kinds of international foods.M: Hey, that’s a great idea. We ought to write out the menu.W. Oh, one more thing. Some guests might 10 . I think we need to buy some cushions so kids can sit on the floor and play.第三节：听取信息（每个空格1分，满分5分）。