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第二部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分35分）
第一节单项填空（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）
21. —I want some information on package tour to Thailand.
—OK， it costs $400， including accommodation.
A. 不填； theB. a； anC. the； anD. the； 不填
22. —Conductor， can I get to Market Street on this subway？
—Of course. Its leaving.， please.
A. Take your timeB. Mind your stepC. Look outD. Walk slowly
23. As the ideas of the Renaissance developed， so did the demand for the Greek and Latin classics， which for up to 2000 years.
A. have ignoredB. had ignoredC. had been ignoredD. were ignored
24. Since most Antarctic rocks are dark in color， they against the white
background and are easy to identify and collect.
A. make outB. leave outC. stand outD. set out
25. We attend lectures in the school lecture hall at weekend seats more than 800 students.
A. whichB. whoseC. whereD. when
26. —Nowadays people seem to be becoming more and more selfish.
—How much better life would be if we to the values of the past！
A. would returnB. had returnedC. returnD. were to return
27. —How are you， Jack？
—， Im rather sick.
A. In additionB. In contrastC. In effectD. In all
28. —What did the environment minister say at the last weeks climate conference？
—The plan to fight against pollution will place greater emphasis on monitoring，gathering and information and handling PM2.5.
A. ExtendinB. releasingC. substitutingD. accumulating
29. —Are you in favour of Toms suggestion we work around the clock to meet the deadline？
—No. But Jimmy suggested to me sounds practical.
A. which； whatB. that； thatC. which； thatD. that； what
30. —The MP3 cost me about 2，000 Yuan.
—Well， it was crazy of you to spend so much money you could buy a cheaper one.
A. whenB. unlessC. ifD. because
31. If you dont mind my saying so， I think you that better.
A. might handleB. could have handledC. may have handledD. should handle
32. It brought child poverty to the of the public， and for this reason alone it is a very important novel.
A. attentionB. acquisitionC. administrationD. association
33. We believe the time and hard work in completing such an important project are worthwhile.
A. involvedB. involvingC. to involveD. to be involved
34. —Its so cold！ Why are your windows still open？ —Oh， they .
A. arent closingB. wont closeC. wont be closedD. arent closed
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35. —If our team gets the first place， we will get a bonus. With that bonus， I will go for a trip with my girl friend.
—.
A. Great minds think alike
B. Never judge a book by its cover
C. An old dog cannot learn new skills
D. Dont count your chickens until they are hatched
第二节完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）
请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
What happened to that brilliant idea that you once had？ Did you 36 it because you thought that it was just a little thought？ Have you ever 37 what that little thought would have become if you had acted on your instincts （直觉） 38 if you had paid more attention to it？
Imagine a scene， 39 you are sitting at home watching television or reading a book， suddenly a light is 40 on in the dark tunnel of your mind as a thought or an idea crosses your mind. The thought 41 your attention but seems so meaningless and you are tempted to 42 it， but wait a minute！ That thought could be the potential beginning of the 43 you have so mush wished for.
As the thought crosses your mind， your senses become alert and you suddenly see a possibility， a solution， or find the answer to a problem whose solution has 44 escaped you. It is almost as if a wise man has 45 the perfect solution into your ear or awakened your senses to a reality， thereby bringing light to your life. It is like finding the 46 piece of jigsaw puzzle （拼图游戏）. This becomes an amazing moment and everything freezes around you as you excitedly try to grasp the practicality of that 47 but powerful thought.
Your self-confidence and enthusiasm increase as you become 48 of the great possibilities that can 49 if that little thought is acted upon. This becomes the moment to build upon that thought and to put 50 any ideas that are streaming from that little thought for later review.51meaningless little thought or ideas when acted 52 have a potential to explode into great projects. Many successful projects have been 53 from the little positive thoughts that were carefully protected and recognized as bricks to great things.
Dont waste a（n） 54 to act on a potentially brilliant idea. You dont have to wait for a major idea， or approval from your peers in order for you to act on that little thought.
That little thought or idea is the 55 of great things if you decide to follow it through. 36. A. hateB. ignoreC. likeD. value
37. A. discoveredB. rememberedC. complainedD. considered
38. A. orB. butC. andD. nor
39. A. whenB. whereC. whatD. while
40. A. takenB. workedC. turnedD. moved
41. A. putsB. causesC. catchesD. pulls
42. A. adoreB. adoptC. accountD. abandon
43. A. successB. wealthC. dreamD. reality
44. A. highlyB. longC. hardlyD. fast
45. A. talkedB. shoutedC. whisperedD. laughed
46. A. lastB. firstC. bestD. exact
47. A. weakB. goodC. strongD. little
48. A. consciousB. capableC. proudD. typical
49. A. attainB. causeC. ariseD. prove
50. A. offB. downC. upD. out
51. A. FortunatelyB. DeliberatelyC. ObviouslyD. Seemingly
52. A. uponB. inC. byD. to
53. A. grownB. bornC. doneD. torn
54. A. minuteB. possibilityC. opportunityD. moment
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55. A. centerB. signC. resultD. beginning
第三部分阅读理解 （共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
The insanely popular song ‘Gangnam Style from South Korean recording artist PSY has just become the most watched video on YouTube ever， garnering more than 808 million views on the popular media site.
The distinction was previously held by another pop heavyweight， Justin Bieber， whose song ‘Baby had a little more than 804 million views at press time. PSY made the announcement on his Twitter page earlier today.
Since its release， the song has defeated such other popular videos as Jennifer Lopezs ‘On the Floor，’ Eminems ‘Love the Way You Lie and LMFAOs ‘Party Rock Anthem.’ And in September， 'Gangnam Style also became the most liked video on YouTube， now with nearly 54 million thumbs up.
At the time of the announcement， the Guinness Book of World Records released a statement saying： “In years past it was unthinkable that something would be viewed a hundred million times， and now Gangnam Style has achieved more than twice this figure in just three months on YouTube. PSY， your certificate is waiting here at our office， come pick it up any time！”
Despite its massive popularity， the video shows no signs of slowing down， and it even has a shot at becoming the first video to get more than one billion views.
If it maintains its current rate of around six million new views per day， ‘Gangnam Style would be in line to break that record by the end of the year. The YouTube honors are just the latest in a long list that shows just how popular the song has become. Since it was released in July， the song has seen a meteoric rise through the music industry.
It has found its way to the tops of music charts in more than 30 countries， including the United Kingdom， Germany， France， Spain and Canada， while providing material for thousands of parody（恶搞）videos.
It became a staple （主要部份） in the 2012 presidential elections with the now famous ‘Mitt Romney Style video and was even used by the North Korean government in propaganda films promoting their supreme leader.
Meanwhile， such influential figures as President Obama， UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon and Google Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt have all made mention of the hit song.
56. This passage mainly talks about a world famous.
A. music chartB. music video
C. video websiteC. Korean pop singer
57. Which of the following about “Gangnam Style” is NOT true according to the passage？
A. “Gangnam Style” has defeated Justin Biebers “Baby” on You Tubes views.
B. “Gangnam Style” has been the favorite to at least 54 million people.
C. “Gangnam Style” has been the first to get more than 1 billion views.
D. “Gangnam Style” has been recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records.
58. What can we infer from this passage？
A. PSY will become one of the greatest musicians due to the popularity of “Gangnam Style”.
B. Obama won the presidential election partly because of the ‘Mitt Romney Style video.
C. Despite its massive popularity， the fever of “Gangnam Style” has decreased.
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D. The influence of “Gangnam Style” has spread far and wide.
B
With the average temperature for January standing at -50 ℃， it is no wonder the village is the coldest permanently inhabited settlement in the world. Known as the ‘Pole of Cold’， the coldest ever temperature recorded in Oymyakon was -712 ℃.
This is the lowest recorded temperature for any permanently inhabited location on Earth and the lowest temperature recorded in the Northern Hemisphere.
Ironically， Oymyakon actually means ‘nonfreezing water’ due to a nearby hot spring. Most homes in Oymyakon still burn coal and wood for heat and enjoy few modern conveniences.
Nothing grows there so people eat reindeer meat and horse meat. A single shop provides the towns bare necessities and the locals work as reindeerbreeders， hunters and icefisherman. Doctors say the reason the locals dont suffer from malnutrition is that their animals milk contains a lot of micronutrients.
Unsurprisingly， locals are hardened to the weather and unlike in other countries—where a flurry of snow brings things grinding to a halt， Oymyakons solitary school only shuts if temperatures fall below -52 ℃.
There are few modern conveniences in the village—with many buildings still having outdoor toiletsand most people still burn coal and wood for heat. When coal deliveries are irregular the power station starts burning wood. If the power ceases， the town shuts down in about five hours， and the pipes freeze and crack.
Daily problems that come with living in Oymyakon include pen ink freezing， glasses freezing to peoples faces and batteries losing power. Locals are said to leave their cars running all day for fear of not being able to restart them.
Even if there was coverage for mobile phone reception the phones themselves would not work in such cold conditions.
Another problem caused by the frozen temperatures is burying dead bodies， which can take anything up to three days. The earth must first have melted sufficiently in order to dig it， so a bonfire is lit for a couple of hours. Hot coals are then pushed to the side and a hole couple of inches deep is dug. The process is repeated for several days until the hole is deep enough to bury the coffin.
Travel companies offer tourists the opportunity to visit the village and sample life in the freezing conditions.
59. Which of the following statements about this village is true？
A. Local children dont go to school because of the extreme cold.
B. People there live a hard and simple life with few modern conveniences.
C. People there have a healthy and balanced diets by eating vegetables and meat.
D. The name of this village—Oymyakon suggests that its extremely cold here.
60. The sentence “If you thought it was cold where you are at the moment then a visit to the Russian village of Oymyakon might just change your mind.” can be put.
A. before the first paragraphB. after the first paragraph
C. after the sixth paragraphD. before the last paragraph
61. What does the underlined phrase “grinding to a halt” probably mean in this passage？
A. stoppingB. growingC. continuingD. failing
62. What is the purpose of writing this passage？
A. To attract more people to visit this village. B. To inform readers of this special village.
C. To help solve problems facing the village.
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D. To draw readers attention to poor people.
C
Many countries have passed safety laws that require seat belts in vehicles. A modern three-point seat belt， also called a safety belt， is a harness to prevent the driver or a passenger from flying forward and hitting hard against the interior of a vehicle during a collision. A modern seat belt will help to position you properly to gain maximum benefit from your cars airbags that will inflate（使充气）during a collision. Using a seat belt also prevents you from being ejected （弹出） from a car into the path of oncoming traffic. Research shows that when you wear a modern seat belt， you reduce the risk of death or serious injury by 70% or more during an auto accident.
Seat belts have existed in different forms since the early days of automobiles， and they have changed from a single lap belt to the three-point seat belt we use today. In 1911 the first airplane seat belt was installed. Then， in the 1920’s they were used in racecars. By the 1930s， a group of American physicians created lap belts for their own vehicles and urged vehicle manufacturers to provide seat belts on all vehicles.
Dr. C. Hunter Shelden made a major contribution to our safety with his article in the November 5， 1955 Journal of the American Medical Association （JAMA）. He strongly encouraged the manufacture and use of door locks， airbags， and retractable（伸缩式的） seat belts， like the ones we use today. The modern three-point seat belt， including a lap belt and a shoulder belt， was introduced as standard equipment on Volvo cars in 1959.
In 1970， the state of Victoria in Australia made the wearing of a seat belt compulsory for every car driver and frontseat passenger. Today many countries have also mandated（授权） the use of five-point safety harnesses for carefully designed child safety seats that can protect a child during a serious car accident.
An airbag is a Supplemental Restraint System， or SRS， and consists of a rapidly inflatable restraint cushion that works together with a seat belt to protect you during a collision. Modern cars often contain several airbags in various locations. Since airbags can only inflate once and will quickly deflate after the initial impact， they will not provide any protection for you during a secondary collision.
The inflation of airbag can protect or hurt you. The risk zone for a drivers airbag is the first 8 centimeters from its pre-inflation location. While driving， you should remain about 25 centimeters from the airbag in the center of the wheel. As a driver， wear your seat belt and make sure children correctly use their seat belts. Failure to wear a seat belt properly means the airbags in your car might injure or even kill you during an accident. An essential part of your safe driving skills is the habit of making sure that you and each of your passengers are always properly positioned and wearing a seat belt. There are many wonderful benefits of being able to drive a car， but there are also severe consequences during an accident for anyone who chooses not to wear a seat belt.
63. This article mostly deals with .
A. how to drive safely on the roadB. different forms of seat belts
C. the history of seat belt developmentD. the importance of seat belt use
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64. We can learn from this article that .
A. to reduce your risk of death or serious injury by 70%， you must wear a fivepoint seat belt while you are driving
B. American physicians created lap belts for their own vehicles because they had seen many injuries caused by car accidents
C. if two or more collisions occur during a serious car accident， your airbags can help reduce the risk of death by 70%
D. the U.S. was the first country to require by law that car drivers and frontseat passengers wear their seat belts
65. The author treats the subject of this article with .
A. good humorB. admirationC. seriousnessD. disapproval
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66. Which of the following statements is true？
A. Seat belts were first used in airplanes and then applied to vehicles.
B. Airbags， door locks， and seat belts were all designed at the same time.
C. The lap belt is more modern than the 3point safety belt.
D. Buying the latest seat belts is an essential driving skill.
D
KING LEAR
Part 3
NARRATOR： As soon as Goneril has got all she can from her father， she begins treating him disrespectfully. When Lear wants to speak to her， Goneril tells her servant， Oswald， to say she is sick. She encourages her staff to be disrespectful towards Lear and begins complaining about the hundred soldiers Lear has brought with him. However， King Lear soon has a friend by his side. The Duke of Kent， who Lear ordered to leave Britain， cannot abandon his king. He therefore comes to Lear disguised as a servant called Caius and asks for a job.
（Enter Lear， several of Lears soldiers and Kent disguised as a servant.）
LEAR：OK， Caius. Ill give you a trial. And if you prove to be good at your job， Ill keep you on as my servant. （Oswald enters.） Hey， you there. Wheres my daughter？ （Oswald ignores the king and hurries out of the room.） Hey. Whats going on？ Call him back. Is he deaf？ （A Soldier rushes out after Oswald.） Its as though the whole world has gone to sleep. （Soldier reenters.） Wheres that servant？ Why didnt he come back when I called？ SOLDIER：Sir， he answered me very rudely and said he would not come back.
LEAR：I dont believe it！
SOLDIER：Sir， I am sorry， to tell you this， but it seems to me that you are not being treated with the respect due to a king. Everyone here， including your daughter， is behaving very coldly towards you.
LEAR：Mmm. I suspected the same， but I kept telling myself it was my imagination. Please tell my daughter I wish to speak with her. （Soldier bows and leaves. Oswald enters.） Ah， come here my man and answer me. Who am I？
OSWALD：My ladys father.
LEAR：Your ladys father？ Is that all I am to you， you dog， you slave！ （Lear raises his arm as though to strike Oswald.）
OSWALD：Ill not be hit， my Lord.
KENT：（Kent kicks Oswalds feet out from under him.） And you wont be laid flat on your back either， I suppose. Now get up and get out of here. （Oswald leaves.）
LEAR：My thanks， Caius. I can see you will be a most valuable servant.
（Enter Goneril.） Whats up， daughter？ You always seem to be frowning lately.
GONERIL：Is it any wonder that I frown when your soldiers are continually drinking and fighting？ I thought when I told you about their behaviour you would make them behave， but now I hear you have insulted Oswald. I do believe you are encouraging your soldiers in their bad behaviour.
LEAR：Is this my daughter scolding me？
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GONERIL：I have had enough of your soldiers. They are expensive to keep and you dont need them. Besides， their drunken behaviour and bad manners are disgusting. You will send half of them away. And unless you want me to get rid of the rest of them too， I suggest you teach them how to behave properly.
LEAR：Thats a lie. My soldiers are good men who know how to behave properly. I wont stay here to be insulted. I still have one more daughter. Shell scratch out your eyes when she hears how youve treated me. Men！ Get my horses ready and collect my baggage. Ill leave immediately. I wont stay where Im not welcome. （Lear and companions leave.）
NARRATOR：Lear sends Kent on ahead to the castle of his other daughter， Regan， to tell her that he will soon be arriving. Goneril sends her servant Oswald to Regan to tell her side of the story.
67. Who does the underlined “him” probably refer to？
A. KentB. OswaldC. LearD. Soldier.
68. Why did the Duke of Kent disguise himself as a servant？
A. To find a chance to meet GonerilB. To share some of the kings wealth. C. To find a job in the courtD. To serve and help his king—Lear.
69. From the passage， what is the relationship between Goneril and Regan？
A. SistersB. CoupleC. Sister and BrotherD. Brothers.
70. Which of the following best describe the character of King Lear in this passage？
A. A wise king and fatherB. A coldhearted father.
C. A cruel and selfish kingD. A stupid and a bit stubborn man.
第四部分任务型阅读（共10个小题，每小题1分，满分10分）
Circumnavigating the planet and stopping off wherever you fancy is the ultimate tripperfect for travellers who want to see it all， or who are just plain indecisive. But booking a roundtheworld （RTW） trip can be a complex business. Here is a guide to get you started.
How to do it
The most economical way to circumnavigate the globe is to buy a RTW air ticket that uses one airline alliance. Theoretically， any routing is possible， but knowing how the RTW booking system works will make your trip cheaper. For example， the Star Alliance， a coalition of 27 airlines which fly to 1，185 airports in 185 countries， offers a RTW ticket with a maximum of 15 stops.
There are rules： you must follow one global direction （east or westno backtracking）； you must start and finish in the same country； and it will be better if you book all of your flights before departure， though you can change them later （which may incur extra charges）.
When to go
The weather will never be ideal in all of your stops. So， focus on what you want to do most and research conditions there. If a Himalaya trek is your highlight， do not land in Nepal midmonsoon season； if you want to swim with whale sharks off the coast of Western Australia， be there between April and July. Then accept you will be in some regions at the “wrong” timethough this might offer unexpected benefits （for example， Zambia in wet season means lush landscapes and cheaper prices）.
In general， city sightseeing can be done all the year round （escape extreme heat/cold/rain in museums and cafes） but outdoor adventures are more reliant onand enjoyable inthe right weather.
Where to go
The classic （and cheapest） RTW tickets flit between a few big cities， for example LondonBangkokSingaporeSydneyLA. If you want to link more offbeat hubs （BakuKinshasaParamaribo， anyone？）， prices will climb considerably. The cost of the ticket is based on the total distance covered or the number of countries visited.
高考英语阶段测试卷（四）第7页 Remember， you do not have to fly between each point： in Australia you could land in Perth， travel overland and fly out of Cairns. Or fly into Moscow， board the TransSiberian train and fly onwards from Beijing.
Pick some personal highlights and string the rest of your route around those. For instance， if you are a keen trekker， flesh out a Peru （Inca Trail）， New Zealand （Milford Track） and Nepal （Everest Base Camp）
route with Brazil （Rios a good access point for South America）， Australia and northern India.
If budget is an issue， spend more time in less expensive countries. Your daily outgoings will be far higher in Europe and North America than in SouthEast Asia. Indonesia， Bolivia and India are particularly cheap.
Pay attention：
Talk to an expert before you book： you may have a route in mind but an experienced RTW flight booker will know which routings work best and cost leasta few tweaks could mean big savings.
Be flexible： moving your departure date by a few days can save money； midweek flights are generally cheaper， as are flights on Christmas Day.
Think about internal travel： it can be cheaper to book internal flights at the same time as booking your RTW ticket. But， with the global increase of lowcost airlines， you may find it better （and more flexible） to buy them separately as you go.
Be warned： if you do not board one of your booked flights （say， on a whim， you decide to travel overland from Bangkok to Singapore rather than fly it）your airline is likely to cancel all subsequent flights.
A 71. to a RoundtheWorld Trip
How to do it● To buy a RTW air ticket 72. one airline alliance to save money.
● To follow one global direction and start and finish in the same country.
● To book all flights before you 73..
When to go ● To arrive at your destination at the right time， research weather conditions in 74.
● To be in some regions at the ‘wrong time offers benefits beyond 75..
● 76.， city sightseeing can be done year-round but outdoor activities are more enjoyable in the right weather.
Where to go ● Cheap cities like London and Sydney.
● Unusual places like Baku 77.much more.
● Less expensive places in 78. of budget.
79.and warnings● Turning to an expert before you book.
● Being flexible about your departure date.
● 80. to board one of your booked flights may lead to the cancel of all subsequent flights.
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第五部分书面表达（满分25分）
最近有新闻报道称，武汉某学校取消了女子3000米和男子5000米两个校运会项目。请结合此新闻与漫画，写一篇英语短文。
短文应包括以下内容：
1. 简单描述漫画内容以及反映出的问题。
2. 分析造成此问题的原因（1. 学习压力过大；2. 电脑、网络的普及；3. ……）
3. 你认为该如何解决这一问题（至少两点）。
注意：
1. 对所有要点逐一陈述，适当发挥，不要简单翻译。
2. 词数150字左右。开头已经写好，不计入总词数。
3. 作文中不得提及有关考生个人身份的任何信息，如校名、人名等。
第二部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分35分）
第一节单项填空（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）
21. —I want some information on package tour to Thailand.
—OK， it costs $400， including accommodation.
A. 不填； theB. a； anC. the； anD. the； 不填
22. —Conductor， can I get to Market Street on this subway？
—Of course. Its leaving.， please.
A. Take your timeB. Mind your stepC. Look outD. Walk slowly
23. As the ideas of the Renaissance developed， so did the demand for the Greek and Latin classics， which for up to 2000 years.
A. have ignoredB. had ignoredC. had been ignoredD. were ignored
24. Since most Antarctic rocks are dark in color， they against the white
background and are easy to identify and collect.
A. make outB. leave outC. stand outD. set out
25. We attend lectures in the school lecture hall at weekend seats more than 800 students.
A. whichB. whoseC. whereD. when
26. —Nowadays people seem to be becoming more and more selfish.
—How much better life would be if we to the values of the past！
A. would returnB. had returnedC. returnD. were to return
27. —How are you， Jack？
—， Im rather sick.
A. In additionB. In contrastC. In effectD. In all
28. —What did the environment minister say at the last weeks climate conference？
—The plan to fight against pollution will place greater emphasis on monitoring，gathering and information and handling PM2.5.
A. ExtendinB. releasingC. substitutingD. accumulating
29. —Are you in favour of Toms suggestion we work around the clock to meet the deadline？
—No. But Jimmy suggested to me sounds practical.
A. which； whatB. that； thatC. which； thatD. that； what
30. —The MP3 cost me about 2，000 Yuan.
—Well， it was crazy of you to spend so much money you could buy a cheaper one.
A. whenB. unlessC. ifD. because
31. If you dont mind my saying so， I think you that better.
A. might handleB. could have handledC. may have handledD. should handle
32. It brought child poverty to the of the public， and for this reason alone it is a very important novel.
A. attentionB. acquisitionC. administrationD. association
33. We believe the time and hard work in completing such an important project are worthwhile.
A. involvedB. involvingC. to involveD. to be involved
34. —Its so cold！ Why are your windows still open？ —Oh， they .
A. arent closingB. wont closeC. wont be closedD. arent closed
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35. —If our team gets the first place， we will get a bonus. With that bonus， I will go for a trip with my girl friend.
—.
A. Great minds think alike
B. Never judge a book by its cover
C. An old dog cannot learn new skills
D. Dont count your chickens until they are hatched
第二节完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）
请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
What happened to that brilliant idea that you once had？ Did you 36 it because you thought that it was just a little thought？ Have you ever 37 what that little thought would have become if you had acted on your instincts （直觉） 38 if you had paid more attention to it？
Imagine a scene， 39 you are sitting at home watching television or reading a book， suddenly a light is 40 on in the dark tunnel of your mind as a thought or an idea crosses your mind. The thought 41 your attention but seems so meaningless and you are tempted to 42 it， but wait a minute！ That thought could be the potential beginning of the 43 you have so mush wished for.
As the thought crosses your mind， your senses become alert and you suddenly see a possibility， a solution， or find the answer to a problem whose solution has 44 escaped you. It is almost as if a wise man has 45 the perfect solution into your ear or awakened your senses to a reality， thereby bringing light to your life. It is like finding the 46 piece of jigsaw puzzle （拼图游戏）. This becomes an amazing moment and everything freezes around you as you excitedly try to grasp the practicality of that 47 but powerful thought.
Your self-confidence and enthusiasm increase as you become 48 of the great possibilities that can 49 if that little thought is acted upon. This becomes the moment to build upon that thought and to put 50 any ideas that are streaming from that little thought for later review.51meaningless little thought or ideas when acted 52 have a potential to explode into great projects. Many successful projects have been 53 from the little positive thoughts that were carefully protected and recognized as bricks to great things.
Dont waste a（n） 54 to act on a potentially brilliant idea. You dont have to wait for a major idea， or approval from your peers in order for you to act on that little thought.
That little thought or idea is the 55 of great things if you decide to follow it through. 36. A. hateB. ignoreC. likeD. value
37. A. discoveredB. rememberedC. complainedD. considered
38. A. orB. butC. andD. nor
39. A. whenB. whereC. whatD. while
40. A. takenB. workedC. turnedD. moved
41. A. putsB. causesC. catchesD. pulls
42. A. adoreB. adoptC. accountD. abandon
43. A. successB. wealthC. dreamD. reality
44. A. highlyB. longC. hardlyD. fast
45. A. talkedB. shoutedC. whisperedD. laughed
46. A. lastB. firstC. bestD. exact
47. A. weakB. goodC. strongD. little
48. A. consciousB. capableC. proudD. typical
49. A. attainB. causeC. ariseD. prove
50. A. offB. downC. upD. out
51. A. FortunatelyB. DeliberatelyC. ObviouslyD. Seemingly
52. A. uponB. inC. byD. to
53. A. grownB. bornC. doneD. torn
54. A. minuteB. possibilityC. opportunityD. moment
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55. A. centerB. signC. resultD. beginning
第三部分阅读理解 （共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
The insanely popular song ‘Gangnam Style from South Korean recording artist PSY has just become the most watched video on YouTube ever， garnering more than 808 million views on the popular media site.
The distinction was previously held by another pop heavyweight， Justin Bieber， whose song ‘Baby had a little more than 804 million views at press time. PSY made the announcement on his Twitter page earlier today.
Since its release， the song has defeated such other popular videos as Jennifer Lopezs ‘On the Floor，’ Eminems ‘Love the Way You Lie and LMFAOs ‘Party Rock Anthem.’ And in September， 'Gangnam Style also became the most liked video on YouTube， now with nearly 54 million thumbs up.
At the time of the announcement， the Guinness Book of World Records released a statement saying： “In years past it was unthinkable that something would be viewed a hundred million times， and now Gangnam Style has achieved more than twice this figure in just three months on YouTube. PSY， your certificate is waiting here at our office， come pick it up any time！”
Despite its massive popularity， the video shows no signs of slowing down， and it even has a shot at becoming the first video to get more than one billion views.
If it maintains its current rate of around six million new views per day， ‘Gangnam Style would be in line to break that record by the end of the year. The YouTube honors are just the latest in a long list that shows just how popular the song has become. Since it was released in July， the song has seen a meteoric rise through the music industry.
It has found its way to the tops of music charts in more than 30 countries， including the United Kingdom， Germany， France， Spain and Canada， while providing material for thousands of parody（恶搞）videos.
It became a staple （主要部份） in the 2012 presidential elections with the now famous ‘Mitt Romney Style video and was even used by the North Korean government in propaganda films promoting their supreme leader.
Meanwhile， such influential figures as President Obama， UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon and Google Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt have all made mention of the hit song.
56. This passage mainly talks about a world famous.
A. music chartB. music video
C. video websiteC. Korean pop singer
57. Which of the following about “Gangnam Style” is NOT true according to the passage？
A. “Gangnam Style” has defeated Justin Biebers “Baby” on You Tubes views.
B. “Gangnam Style” has been the favorite to at least 54 million people.
C. “Gangnam Style” has been the first to get more than 1 billion views.
D. “Gangnam Style” has been recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records.
58. What can we infer from this passage？
A. PSY will become one of the greatest musicians due to the popularity of “Gangnam Style”.
B. Obama won the presidential election partly because of the ‘Mitt Romney Style video.
C. Despite its massive popularity， the fever of “Gangnam Style” has decreased.
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D. The influence of “Gangnam Style” has spread far and wide.
B
With the average temperature for January standing at -50 ℃， it is no wonder the village is the coldest permanently inhabited settlement in the world. Known as the ‘Pole of Cold’， the coldest ever temperature recorded in Oymyakon was -712 ℃.
This is the lowest recorded temperature for any permanently inhabited location on Earth and the lowest temperature recorded in the Northern Hemisphere.
Ironically， Oymyakon actually means ‘nonfreezing water’ due to a nearby hot spring. Most homes in Oymyakon still burn coal and wood for heat and enjoy few modern conveniences.
Nothing grows there so people eat reindeer meat and horse meat. A single shop provides the towns bare necessities and the locals work as reindeerbreeders， hunters and icefisherman. Doctors say the reason the locals dont suffer from malnutrition is that their animals milk contains a lot of micronutrients.
Unsurprisingly， locals are hardened to the weather and unlike in other countries—where a flurry of snow brings things grinding to a halt， Oymyakons solitary school only shuts if temperatures fall below -52 ℃.
There are few modern conveniences in the village—with many buildings still having outdoor toiletsand most people still burn coal and wood for heat. When coal deliveries are irregular the power station starts burning wood. If the power ceases， the town shuts down in about five hours， and the pipes freeze and crack.
Daily problems that come with living in Oymyakon include pen ink freezing， glasses freezing to peoples faces and batteries losing power. Locals are said to leave their cars running all day for fear of not being able to restart them.
Even if there was coverage for mobile phone reception the phones themselves would not work in such cold conditions.
Another problem caused by the frozen temperatures is burying dead bodies， which can take anything up to three days. The earth must first have melted sufficiently in order to dig it， so a bonfire is lit for a couple of hours. Hot coals are then pushed to the side and a hole couple of inches deep is dug. The process is repeated for several days until the hole is deep enough to bury the coffin.
Travel companies offer tourists the opportunity to visit the village and sample life in the freezing conditions.
59. Which of the following statements about this village is true？
A. Local children dont go to school because of the extreme cold.
B. People there live a hard and simple life with few modern conveniences.
C. People there have a healthy and balanced diets by eating vegetables and meat.
D. The name of this village—Oymyakon suggests that its extremely cold here.
60. The sentence “If you thought it was cold where you are at the moment then a visit to the Russian village of Oymyakon might just change your mind.” can be put.
A. before the first paragraphB. after the first paragraph
C. after the sixth paragraphD. before the last paragraph
61. What does the underlined phrase “grinding to a halt” probably mean in this passage？
A. stoppingB. growingC. continuingD. failing
62. What is the purpose of writing this passage？
A. To attract more people to visit this village. B. To inform readers of this special village.
C. To help solve problems facing the village.
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D. To draw readers attention to poor people.
C
Many countries have passed safety laws that require seat belts in vehicles. A modern three-point seat belt， also called a safety belt， is a harness to prevent the driver or a passenger from flying forward and hitting hard against the interior of a vehicle during a collision. A modern seat belt will help to position you properly to gain maximum benefit from your cars airbags that will inflate（使充气）during a collision. Using a seat belt also prevents you from being ejected （弹出） from a car into the path of oncoming traffic. Research shows that when you wear a modern seat belt， you reduce the risk of death or serious injury by 70% or more during an auto accident.
Seat belts have existed in different forms since the early days of automobiles， and they have changed from a single lap belt to the three-point seat belt we use today. In 1911 the first airplane seat belt was installed. Then， in the 1920’s they were used in racecars. By the 1930s， a group of American physicians created lap belts for their own vehicles and urged vehicle manufacturers to provide seat belts on all vehicles.
Dr. C. Hunter Shelden made a major contribution to our safety with his article in the November 5， 1955 Journal of the American Medical Association （JAMA）. He strongly encouraged the manufacture and use of door locks， airbags， and retractable（伸缩式的） seat belts， like the ones we use today. The modern three-point seat belt， including a lap belt and a shoulder belt， was introduced as standard equipment on Volvo cars in 1959.
In 1970， the state of Victoria in Australia made the wearing of a seat belt compulsory for every car driver and frontseat passenger. Today many countries have also mandated（授权） the use of five-point safety harnesses for carefully designed child safety seats that can protect a child during a serious car accident.
An airbag is a Supplemental Restraint System， or SRS， and consists of a rapidly inflatable restraint cushion that works together with a seat belt to protect you during a collision. Modern cars often contain several airbags in various locations. Since airbags can only inflate once and will quickly deflate after the initial impact， they will not provide any protection for you during a secondary collision.
The inflation of airbag can protect or hurt you. The risk zone for a drivers airbag is the first 8 centimeters from its pre-inflation location. While driving， you should remain about 25 centimeters from the airbag in the center of the wheel. As a driver， wear your seat belt and make sure children correctly use their seat belts. Failure to wear a seat belt properly means the airbags in your car might injure or even kill you during an accident. An essential part of your safe driving skills is the habit of making sure that you and each of your passengers are always properly positioned and wearing a seat belt. There are many wonderful benefits of being able to drive a car， but there are also severe consequences during an accident for anyone who chooses not to wear a seat belt.
63. This article mostly deals with .
A. how to drive safely on the roadB. different forms of seat belts
C. the history of seat belt developmentD. the importance of seat belt use
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64. We can learn from this article that .
A. to reduce your risk of death or serious injury by 70%， you must wear a fivepoint seat belt while you are driving
B. American physicians created lap belts for their own vehicles because they had seen many injuries caused by car accidents
C. if two or more collisions occur during a serious car accident， your airbags can help reduce the risk of death by 70%
D. the U.S. was the first country to require by law that car drivers and frontseat passengers wear their seat belts
65. The author treats the subject of this article with .
A. good humorB. admirationC. seriousnessD. disapproval
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66. Which of the following statements is true？
A. Seat belts were first used in airplanes and then applied to vehicles.
B. Airbags， door locks， and seat belts were all designed at the same time.
C. The lap belt is more modern than the 3point safety belt.
D. Buying the latest seat belts is an essential driving skill.
D
KING LEAR
Part 3
NARRATOR： As soon as Goneril has got all she can from her father， she begins treating him disrespectfully. When Lear wants to speak to her， Goneril tells her servant， Oswald， to say she is sick. She encourages her staff to be disrespectful towards Lear and begins complaining about the hundred soldiers Lear has brought with him. However， King Lear soon has a friend by his side. The Duke of Kent， who Lear ordered to leave Britain， cannot abandon his king. He therefore comes to Lear disguised as a servant called Caius and asks for a job.
（Enter Lear， several of Lears soldiers and Kent disguised as a servant.）
LEAR：OK， Caius. Ill give you a trial. And if you prove to be good at your job， Ill keep you on as my servant. （Oswald enters.） Hey， you there. Wheres my daughter？ （Oswald ignores the king and hurries out of the room.） Hey. Whats going on？ Call him back. Is he deaf？ （A Soldier rushes out after Oswald.） Its as though the whole world has gone to sleep. （Soldier reenters.） Wheres that servant？ Why didnt he come back when I called？ SOLDIER：Sir， he answered me very rudely and said he would not come back.
LEAR：I dont believe it！
SOLDIER：Sir， I am sorry， to tell you this， but it seems to me that you are not being treated with the respect due to a king. Everyone here， including your daughter， is behaving very coldly towards you.
LEAR：Mmm. I suspected the same， but I kept telling myself it was my imagination. Please tell my daughter I wish to speak with her. （Soldier bows and leaves. Oswald enters.） Ah， come here my man and answer me. Who am I？
OSWALD：My ladys father.
LEAR：Your ladys father？ Is that all I am to you， you dog， you slave！ （Lear raises his arm as though to strike Oswald.）
OSWALD：Ill not be hit， my Lord.
KENT：（Kent kicks Oswalds feet out from under him.） And you wont be laid flat on your back either， I suppose. Now get up and get out of here. （Oswald leaves.）
LEAR：My thanks， Caius. I can see you will be a most valuable servant.
（Enter Goneril.） Whats up， daughter？ You always seem to be frowning lately.
GONERIL：Is it any wonder that I frown when your soldiers are continually drinking and fighting？ I thought when I told you about their behaviour you would make them behave， but now I hear you have insulted Oswald. I do believe you are encouraging your soldiers in their bad behaviour.
LEAR：Is this my daughter scolding me？
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GONERIL：I have had enough of your soldiers. They are expensive to keep and you dont need them. Besides， their drunken behaviour and bad manners are disgusting. You will send half of them away. And unless you want me to get rid of the rest of them too， I suggest you teach them how to behave properly.
LEAR：Thats a lie. My soldiers are good men who know how to behave properly. I wont stay here to be insulted. I still have one more daughter. Shell scratch out your eyes when she hears how youve treated me. Men！ Get my horses ready and collect my baggage. Ill leave immediately. I wont stay where Im not welcome. （Lear and companions leave.）
NARRATOR：Lear sends Kent on ahead to the castle of his other daughter， Regan， to tell her that he will soon be arriving. Goneril sends her servant Oswald to Regan to tell her side of the story.
67. Who does the underlined “him” probably refer to？
A. KentB. OswaldC. LearD. Soldier.
68. Why did the Duke of Kent disguise himself as a servant？
A. To find a chance to meet GonerilB. To share some of the kings wealth. C. To find a job in the courtD. To serve and help his king—Lear.
69. From the passage， what is the relationship between Goneril and Regan？
A. SistersB. CoupleC. Sister and BrotherD. Brothers.
70. Which of the following best describe the character of King Lear in this passage？
A. A wise king and fatherB. A coldhearted father.
C. A cruel and selfish kingD. A stupid and a bit stubborn man.
第四部分任务型阅读（共10个小题，每小题1分，满分10分）
Circumnavigating the planet and stopping off wherever you fancy is the ultimate tripperfect for travellers who want to see it all， or who are just plain indecisive. But booking a roundtheworld （RTW） trip can be a complex business. Here is a guide to get you started.
How to do it
The most economical way to circumnavigate the globe is to buy a RTW air ticket that uses one airline alliance. Theoretically， any routing is possible， but knowing how the RTW booking system works will make your trip cheaper. For example， the Star Alliance， a coalition of 27 airlines which fly to 1，185 airports in 185 countries， offers a RTW ticket with a maximum of 15 stops.
There are rules： you must follow one global direction （east or westno backtracking）； you must start and finish in the same country； and it will be better if you book all of your flights before departure， though you can change them later （which may incur extra charges）.
When to go
The weather will never be ideal in all of your stops. So， focus on what you want to do most and research conditions there. If a Himalaya trek is your highlight， do not land in Nepal midmonsoon season； if you want to swim with whale sharks off the coast of Western Australia， be there between April and July. Then accept you will be in some regions at the “wrong” timethough this might offer unexpected benefits （for example， Zambia in wet season means lush landscapes and cheaper prices）.
In general， city sightseeing can be done all the year round （escape extreme heat/cold/rain in museums and cafes） but outdoor adventures are more reliant onand enjoyable inthe right weather.
Where to go
The classic （and cheapest） RTW tickets flit between a few big cities， for example LondonBangkokSingaporeSydneyLA. If you want to link more offbeat hubs （BakuKinshasaParamaribo， anyone？）， prices will climb considerably. The cost of the ticket is based on the total distance covered or the number of countries visited.
高考英语阶段测试卷（四）第7页 Remember， you do not have to fly between each point： in Australia you could land in Perth， travel overland and fly out of Cairns. Or fly into Moscow， board the TransSiberian train and fly onwards from Beijing.
Pick some personal highlights and string the rest of your route around those. For instance， if you are a keen trekker， flesh out a Peru （Inca Trail）， New Zealand （Milford Track） and Nepal （Everest Base Camp）
route with Brazil （Rios a good access point for South America）， Australia and northern India.
If budget is an issue， spend more time in less expensive countries. Your daily outgoings will be far higher in Europe and North America than in SouthEast Asia. Indonesia， Bolivia and India are particularly cheap.
Pay attention：
Talk to an expert before you book： you may have a route in mind but an experienced RTW flight booker will know which routings work best and cost leasta few tweaks could mean big savings.
Be flexible： moving your departure date by a few days can save money； midweek flights are generally cheaper， as are flights on Christmas Day.
Think about internal travel： it can be cheaper to book internal flights at the same time as booking your RTW ticket. But， with the global increase of lowcost airlines， you may find it better （and more flexible） to buy them separately as you go.
Be warned： if you do not board one of your booked flights （say， on a whim， you decide to travel overland from Bangkok to Singapore rather than fly it）your airline is likely to cancel all subsequent flights.
A 71. to a RoundtheWorld Trip
How to do it● To buy a RTW air ticket 72. one airline alliance to save money.
● To follow one global direction and start and finish in the same country.
● To book all flights before you 73..
When to go ● To arrive at your destination at the right time， research weather conditions in 74.
● To be in some regions at the ‘wrong time offers benefits beyond 75..
● 76.， city sightseeing can be done year-round but outdoor activities are more enjoyable in the right weather.
Where to go ● Cheap cities like London and Sydney.
● Unusual places like Baku 77.much more.
● Less expensive places in 78. of budget.
79.and warnings● Turning to an expert before you book.
● Being flexible about your departure date.
● 80. to board one of your booked flights may lead to the cancel of all subsequent flights.
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第五部分书面表达（满分25分）
最近有新闻报道称，武汉某学校取消了女子3000米和男子5000米两个校运会项目。请结合此新闻与漫画，写一篇英语短文。
短文应包括以下内容：
1. 简单描述漫画内容以及反映出的问题。
2. 分析造成此问题的原因（1. 学习压力过大；2. 电脑、网络的普及；3. ……）
3. 你认为该如何解决这一问题（至少两点）。
注意：
1. 对所有要点逐一陈述，适当发挥，不要简单翻译。
2. 词数150字左右。开头已经写好，不计入总词数。
3. 作文中不得提及有关考生个人身份的任何信息，如校名、人名等。