1、广东省高考英语新题型仿真训练试题8绝密启用前 2011年广东省高考新题型之仿真模拟考试试题（八）英 语本试卷共三大题，满分135分；考试用时120分钟。 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115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。Several years ago, while attending a communication course, I experienced a most unusual process. The instructor asked us to li
2、st anything in our past that we felt _1_ of, regretted or incomplete about and read our lists aloud.This seemed like a very _2_ process, but theres always some _3_ soul in the crowd who will volunteer. The instructor then _4_ that we find ways to _5_ people, or take some action to right any wrong do
3、ings. I was seriously wondering how this could ever _6_ my communication.Then the man next to me raised his hand and volunteered this story: “Making my _7_, I remembered an incident from high school. I grew up in a small town. There was a Sheriff none of us kids liked. One night, my two buddies and
4、I decided to play a _8_ on him.After drinking a few beers, we climbed the tall water tank in the middle of the town, and wrote on the tank in bright red paint: Sheriff Brown is a s.o.b (畜生). The next day, almost the whole town saw our glorious _9_. Within two hours, Sheriff Brown had us in his offic
5、e. My friends told the truth but I lied. No one ever found out.”“Nearly 20 years later, Sheriff Browns name _10_ on my list. I didnt even know if he was still _11_. Last weekend, I dialed the information in my hometown and found there was a Roger Brown still listed. I tried his number. After a few c
6、alls, I heard, “Hello?” I said, “Sheriff Brown?” paused. “Yes.” “Well, this is Jimmy Calkins.”“And I want you to know that I did it？”Paused. “I knew it!” he yelled back. We had a good laugh and a _12_ discussion. His closing words were: “Jimmy, I always felt bad for you _13_ your buddies got it off
7、their chest, but you were carrying it around all these years. I want to thank you for calling me. For your sake.”Jimmy inspired me to _14_ all 101 items on my list within two years, and I always remember what I learned from the course: Its never too late to _15_ the past wrongdoings.1. A. ashamed B.
8、 afraid C. sure D. proud2. A. private B. secret C. interesting D. funny3. A. foolish B. polite C. simple D. brave4. A. expected B. suggested C. ordered D. demanded5. A. connect with B. depend on C. make apologize to D. get along with6. A. improve B. continue C. realize D. keep7. A. notes B. list C.
9、plan D. stories8. A. part B. game C. trick D. record9. A. view B. sign C. attention D. remark10. A. appears B. considers C. presents D. remembers11. A. angry B. happy C. doubtful D. alive12. A. cold B. plain C. nervous D. lively13. A. in case B. so long as C. unless D. because14 A. build up B. make
10、up C. clear up D. give up15. A. regret B. forgive C. right D. punish第二节 语法填空(共10小题；每小题l 5分满分l5分) 阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡标号为1625的相应位置上。Although it could not compete with the speed of email today, the 1800s experienced a revolution in communication that played
11、 an important role in creating the tradition of the Christmas greeting card. _16_（help) by the new railway system, the public postal service made corresponding a popular past time. In England, Sir Henry Cole recognized the advantage of _17_ more efficient mail service and initiated (开始） the practice
12、 of sending Christmas greeting cards _18_ friends. The first card _19_ (design) by J.C. Horsley as a commercial endeavor. One thousand copies were sold in London, _20_ soon others followed suit. An English _21_(art), William Egley, produced a popular card in 1849. Louis Prang, a German born printer,
13、 working from _22_ shop in Massachusetts, printed his first American cards in 1875. Even more _23_ (importance) than his printing was the fact _24_ he did more than anyone else to popularize the cards by instituting nationwide contests for the best Christmas designs, _25_ were awarded cash prizes. 阅
14、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）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。A “Sesame Street” has been called “the longest street in the world”. That is because the television program by that name can now be seen in so many parts of the world. That program became one of Americans exports soon a
15、fter it went on the air in New York in 1969. In the United States more than six million children watch the program regularly. The viewers include more than half the nations pre-school children, from every kind of economic(经济的), racial(种族的), and geographical group. Although some educators object to c
16、ertain elements in the program, parents praise it highly. Many teachers also consider it a great help, though some teachers find that problems arise when first graders who have learned from “Sesame Street” are in the same class with children who have not watched the program. Tests have shown that ch
17、ildren from all racial, geographical, and economic backgrounds have benefited from watching it. Those who watch it five times a week learn more than occasional(偶然的) viewers. In the US the program is shown at different hours during the week in order to increase the number of children who can watch it
18、 regularly. The programs all use songs, stories, jokes, and pictures to give children a basic understanding of numbers, letters and human relationships. But there are some differences. For example, the Spanish program, produced in Mexico City, devotes more time to teaching whole words than to teachi
19、ng separate letters. Why has “Sesame Street” been so much more successful than other childrens shows? Many reasons have been suggested. People mention the educational theories(理论) of its creators, the support by the government and private(私人的) businesses, and the skillful use of a variety of TV tric
20、ks. Perhaps an equally important reason is that mothers watch it along with their children. This is partly because famous adult stars often appear on it. But the best reason for the success of the program may be that it makes every child watching feel able to learn. The child finds himself learning,
21、 and he wants to learn more. 26. “Sesame Street” is actually _. A. a street in the US B. a program for childrenC. a program for teachers D. a program for students27. Children who often watch the program _. A. can have problems in school B. will find it a great helpC. will take no interest in their s
22、tudies D. will be well educated28. What is special about the program?A. It offers great fun.B. It makes children feel able to learn. C. It is shown at different hours during the week. D. Children learn and enjoy themselves while watching. 29. Why is “Sesame Street” so popular in the world?A. Because
23、 it is supported by the government and businesses. B. Because it uses a variety of skillful tricks. C. Because mothers watch it along with their children. D. Because it makes every child watching it feel able to learn. 30. The best title for this passage can be _.A. TV Programs B. Educating Children
24、C. Sesame Street D. A Great SuccessBIn June, 2007, a group of students from eight high schools in Winnipeg, the capital of Canadas Manitoba province, will begin test-launching (试发射) a satellite the size of a Rubiks cube. The one-kilogram Win-Cub satellite, named for its home city and its shape, will
25、 be put into low orbit. Once in space, it can perform for a few months or up to several years, communicating information that could help find the signs of earthquakes. There are 80 similar satellite projects worldwide, but this is the first high-school based program of its kind in Canada. 30 Manitob
26、a high school students are having a hand in designing and building the satellite, in cooperation with aerospace (航空航天的) experts and 10 students from the University of Manitoba, and with support from two other organizations. The Win-Cube project is not something that goes on a piece of paper; it is r
27、eal-world engineering, allowing high school students to have an opportunity to learn more about the exciting world of engineering through their participation in this challenging program. It is also taken as a wonderful example of the unique partnerships within Manitoba. Designing, building and launc
28、hing a satellite with high-school participation will bring this world-class educational project into reality and Manitoba closer to space. “These Manitoba high school students deserve congratulations for their enthusiasm, innovation (创新), and a strong love for discovery,” said Education, Citizenship
29、 and Youth Minister Peter Bjomson. “We want to make science more relevant, interesting and attractive to high school students by showing them how classroom studies can relate to practical experience in the workplace or, in this case, in space,” Bjomson added. The Win-Cube program is mainly named at
30、inspiring a strong desire for discovery on the part of the students. It also shows Manitobas devotion to research and innovation and the development of a skilled workforce all important drivers of knowledge-based economic growth. 31. According to the passage, the Win-Cube satellite is . A. named aft
31、er Manitoba and its shape B. intended for international communication C. designed like a Rubiks cube both in shape and size D. challenged by university students around the world32. According to Mr. Bjomson, . A. those Manitoba high school students are worth praising B. the study of space can be prac
32、tically made in classrooms C. Manitoba high schools are famous for the study of space D. scientific research is too far away from high school students 33. The primary purpose of the project is to . A. find the early signs of earthquakes B. relate studies to practical C. help high school students study real-world engineering D. inspir
