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1、2011届广西桂林中学高三上学期 12月月考英语卷 单项选择 * - We are too busy to take _ holiday at present. - But I think well be able to take _ two weeks away. A the; that B a; one C a; it D the; one 答案： B Dont be _ by products promising to make you lose weight quickly. A taken off B taken out C taken away D taken in 答案： D _

2、 on earth is it _ has eaten up all the leaves of these young trees in just one night A What, that B Who, that C Why, which D How, that 答案： A - Perhaps Johns not in. - _. Look, the light is on. A Yes, he can be at home. B No, he couldnt go out C Yes, he must be at home D No, he neednt go out 答案： C _

3、delicious, some western foods are very inviting but not good for childrens health. A Tasted B Tasting C To taste D being tasted 答案： B Take care! Dont get the oil on your clothes, for it _ easily. A doesnt be washed out B isnt washed C wont wash D neednt be washed 答案： C Not until recently _ paid work

4、 outside the home. A most mothers in Britain took B did most mothers in Britain take C took most mothers in Britain D were most mothers in Britain taken 答案： B The old lady, _ had been killed in the war, was given help by the local government. A all her children B whose all children C all of her chil

5、dren D all of whose children 答案： D Be sure to read the _ carefully before you take the medicine so that it can function better. A directions B composition C prescriptions D presentation 答案： A One more day, _ I will get everything ready. A or B while C and D but 答案： C When she realized I _ her, she q

6、uickly made a pose, smiling. A photographed B had photographed C was photographing D will photograph 答案： C Every detail should be thought of _ that nothing unexpected happens again. A to make sure B make sure C making sure D be made sure 答案： A I might fail, but _ I insist on doing it. I dont mind wh

7、at the result will be. A however B anyhow C though D meanwhile 答案： B Monica promised to forgive Jason _ he showed his actual deeds. A as if B in case C except that D on condition that 答案： D - Why dont you try his phone number right now - _. Ill try it. A All right B Thats all right C Yes, I did D It

8、 doesnt matter 答案： A 完型填空 In this modern world, we rush around all day, doing things, talking, sending and reading messages. We are always on, always connected, always thinking, always talking. There is no 36 for stillness. And when we are 37 to be still because were in line for something, or waitin

9、g at a doctors appointment, or on a bus or train, we often 38 something to do. Some will play with mobile devices, others will read something. Being still isnt something were 39 . This comes at a 40 : we lose that time for 41 , for observing and listening. We lose peace. And 42 yet: sometimes too mu

10、ch action is worse than no action at all. You can run around crazily, but get 43 done. Take a moment to think about 44 you spend your days. Are you constantly rushing around Are you constantly reading and answering 45 or checking on the news and the latest stream of information Are you always 46 thr

11、ough your schedule Is this how you want to spend your 47 If so, peace be with you. If not, take a moment to be 48 . Dont think about what you have to do, or what youve done already. 49 be in the moment. Then after a minute or two of doing that, consider your life, and how youd 50 it to be. See your

12、life with less movement, less doing, less rushing. See it with more stillness, more consideration, more 51 . Then be that vision. Its pretty simple: all you have to do is sit still for a little bit each day. 52 youve gotten used to that, try doing less each day. Breathe when you feel yourself moving

13、 too 53 . Slow down. Find happiness now, in this moment, instead of 54 for it. 55 the stillness. Its a treasure, and its available to us, always. 【小题1】 A place B chance C freedom D time A forced B ordered C invited D told A have B find C buy D get A familiar with B curios about C used to D intereste

14、d in A cost B risk C loss D danger A play B food C sleep D consideration A further B worse C farther D deeper A everything B anything C nothing D something A how B where C why D whether A questions B problems C phones D messages A walking B rushing C stepping D going A school B youth C work D life A

15、 silent B patient C still D quiet A Nearly B Just C Ever D Already A like B decide C choose D need A activity B peace C study D research A Because B Until C Once D Unless A frequently B slowly C fast D quickly A asking B sending C calling D waiting A Value B Miss C Owe D Hold 答案： 【小题 1】 D 【小题 1】 A 【

16、小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 C 【小题 1】 A 【小题 1】 D 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 C 【小题 1】 A 【小题 1】 D 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 D 【小题 1】 C 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 A 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 C 【小题 1】 C 【小题 1】 D 【小题 1】 A 阅读理解 Magic is believed to have begun with the Egyptians, in 1700 BC. A magician named Dedi of Dedsnefu was reported to have performed for t

17、he pharaoh, or the king. He was also known to have entertained the slaves who built the pyramids. The Cups and Balls trick which he was particularly good at is still performed by magicians all over the world today. The ancient Greeks and Romans were also fascinated by the idea of magic. Actually, on

18、e of their main interests was the art of deception（欺骗） . This explains why at that time the priests（神父） even built magic devices into their temples. These devices made it possible for doors to open by themselves and wine to flow magically out of statues mouths. This was done mainly to convince peopl

19、e that the priests were powerful. Magic, however, was not well accepted before the 1800s. Magicians were thought of as freaks（怪物） and were only allowed to perform in a circus（马戏团） . It was in the 19th century that the magician Robert Houdin came along and changed peoples views and attitudes about ma

20、gic. It was also because of Robert Houdin that many magicians were able to add Dr. or MD to their names. Today magicians try hard to find new ways to show their practiced skills. Magic is now entertainment for families all over the world. 【小题 1】 What would be the best title for the passage A Magical

21、 Tricks B The History of Magic C Magic as Entertainment D A Great Magician 【小题 2】 In ancient Greece, what did the priests do to show people they had unusual power A They performed magical tricks to entertain people. B They made the statues in the temples drink wine as they wished. C They treated the

22、 people with wine flowing down from statues mouths. D They built magic devices in the temples to make doors open by themselves. 【小题 3】 What did people think of magic before 1800 A Magic should be used only in temples. B Magic could only be performed in a circus. C Magic was performed by freaks and d

23、octors. D Magic was the major daily activity for the pharaohs. 【小题 4】 Which of the following statements is true A Magic began about 3,700 years ago. B Dedi of Dedsnefu performed magic for kings only. C Robert Houdin was the first magician to perform magic. D The Cups and Balls trick has been perform

24、ed for about 1,700 years. 答案： 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 D 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 A There are three branches of medicine. One is called doctor medicine, or scientific medicine. Scientific doctors try to observe sicknesses, look for logical patterns, and then find out how the human body works. From there they figure o

25、ut what treatments may work. This kind of medicine is believed to date from the 4th century BC. Although nowadays it is successful, in the ancient world this approach probably did not cure many patients. A second kind of medicine is called natural cures, or folk medicine, in which less educated peop

26、le try to cure sicknesses with various herbs. These folk healers also use observation and logic, but they are not so aware of it. They try things until they find something that seems to work, and then they keep doing that. Folk medicine flourished（繁荣） long before the development of scientific medici

27、ne and was more successful in ancient times than doctor medicine. The third kind is called health spas, or faith healing. Sometimes this may be as simple as touching the holy man and being immediately healed. Other times, a magician may make you a magic charm, or say a spell, to cure you. Some relig

28、ious groups organize special healing shrines（圣坛） for the sick. In these places people rest, get plenty of sleep, eat healthy food, drink water instead of wine, and exercise in various ways. They also talk to the priests and pray to the gods. If you are feeling depressed or you have been working too

29、hard, going to these places may be just the right thing to make you feel better. 【小题 1】 Doctor medicine _. A has a longer history than folk medicine B has been practiced for around 1,600 years C bases its treatments on observation and logic D was very successful in curing sicknesses in ancient times

30、 【小题 2】 According to the passage, which of the following is NOT used in health spas A Magic power. B Various herbs. C Religious faith. D A healthy life style. 高 #考￥资 源网 【小题 3】 According to the passage, which of the following statements is true A Folk healers choose different herbs to cure diseases w

31、ithout any sound basis. B People who practice folk medicine need lots of formal education on herbs. C The success of folk medicine led to the development of doctor medicine. D Natural cures worked better than scientific medicine in ancient times. 【小题 4】 The authors primary purpose in this passage is

32、 to _. A describe different types of medicine B argue for the importance of medicine in health care C show the crucial role religion plays in medical treatments D compare the educational background of three different types of patients 答案： 【小题 1】 C 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 D 【小题 1】 A Experience the newly open

33、ed Grand Canyon (大峡谷 ) West Skywalk in Colorado. Departing from Grand Canyons South Rim by Airplane to Grand Canyons West Rim, you will land and take a ground tour to the Skywalk! Walk on air for 70 feet over the edge of Grand Canyon West. This Skywalk has been open since March 28, 2007. Daily visit

34、orship to the Skywalk has been over 4,000 people. Please be patient to enjoy your moment on the Skywalk. After you have experienced the one and only Grand Canyon Skywalk Glass Bridge, you will return to the Grand Canyon West Airport and take your Airplane for a flight back to the South Rim of the Ca

35、nyon. This is a tour never to be forgotten as you will have walked on air over the Grand Canyon. Tour Itinerary (行程 ) Tour Duration 5.7 Hours The Grand Canyon Adventure Skywalk Flight from Grand Canyon South Rim to Grand Canyon West 1 Hour Experience a birds-eye view of the Grand Canyon as you make

36、your way to Grand Canyon West. Light Lunch at Guano Point at Grand Canyon West 2 Hours Youll be taken by bus to Guano Point with breathtaking views of the western part of the Grand Canyon where the Calorado River makes its way into Lake Mood. Every table for lunch has a view. Walk on the World Famou

37、s Skywalk 1.5 Hours Finally youll board your bus to Eagle Point, home of the Grand Canyon Skywalk. Now it is time for you to walk on air for 70 feet over the Grand Canyon. Flight Back to Grand Canyon South Rim 1.2 Hours After time on the Skywalk, youll return to the Grand Canyon West Airport and ret

38、urn to Grand Canyon South Rim in time for dinner and sunset. 【小题 1】 This advertisement is for _. A Grand Canyon West B the Skywalk 高到底 #考￥资 源网 C Grand Canyon D Grand Canyon South 【小题 2】 The package fee does NOT cover the cost of _. 【小题 3】 The Grand Canyon Skywalk Bridge is made of glass because _. A

39、 it looks stranger B it is cheaper to build C it looks more beautiful D it gives you a better view 【小题 4】 According to the Tour Itinerary, the route is _. A South Rim Guano Point West Airport Eagle Point West Airport South Rim B South Rim West Airport Guano Point Eagle Point West Airport South Rim C

40、 South Rim West Airport Eagle Point Guano Point West Airport South Rim D South Rim West Airport Eagle Point West Airport Guano Point South Rim 答案： 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 A 【小题 1】 D 【小题 1】 B A young man went to a town and worked there. He did not have a wife and a servant did the work in his house. The youn

41、g man liked laughing a lot. He nailed the servants shoes to the floor on Monday, and then laughed, because he put his feet in them and fell down. The servant was not angry, but smiled. Then the young man put brushes in his bed on Tuesday. The servant got into bed and hit the brushes with his feet. H

42、e was afraid. The young man laughed loudly again. Again the servant was not angry, but smiled. Then on Wednesday the young man said to his servant, “Youre a nice, kind man. I am not going to be unkind to you again.” The servant smiled and said, “And Im not going to put any more mud from the street i

43、n your coffee.” 【小题 1】 He played a joke on the servant because . A he hated him B he was not satisfied with the food the servant prepared for him C he wanted to get pleasure D he liked to show off himself 【小题 2】 When the young man played a joke on him, the servant was not angry but smiled because _.

44、 A he liked the young mans action B making the young man laugh is his job C he was afraid to be fired D he thought he shouldnt be angry with a child 【小题 3】 What did the servant do in return to the young man A He stole something from the house. B He gave a smile to the young man. C He had a fight wit

45、h him. D He put mud into the young mans coffee. 【小题 4】 Why did the young man stop playing jokes on the servant Because _. A the servant showed kind and nice behavior to him B the servant told him the truth C he wanted to be a good man D his father told him to do so 答案： 【小题 1】 C 【小题 1】 C 【小题 1】 D 【小题

46、 1】 A Most people know that a wedding ring is symbolic of the bond(连结物 ) of love and commitment（承诺） between two people. But not everyone knows about the history behind this small yet powerful symbol. The history of the wedding ring goes back not just hundreds but thousands of years. No other current

47、ly practiced wedding tradition has been around as long. The Egyptians were the first recorded civilization to use the wedding ring. In Egyptian hieroglyphics（象形文字） a circle represented eternity. Once a woman accepted the ring she became the “property” of the person who gave it to her and she was in

48、a sense “his.” The first wedding ring could have been made of braided grass or hay （ which would have been changed often） , ivory, bone, or leather. Eventually, metal was used, but the first wedding bands were crude（未加工的） and rough. However, the sentiment（情感） remained the same-eternal commitment and love. The Egyptians wore the wedding ring on the left hand because it was believed that a vei