2012届高三英语学业水平考试卷(4)
I. Listening Comprehension
Section A
Directions: In Section A, you will hear a short passage, and you will be asked three questions about it. The passage will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.
Questions 1 through 3 are based on the following passage.
1. A. Because he didn't feel very well. B. Because he had no money.
C. Because he didn't want to eat anything.
D. Because he didn't hear the sound of the bell.
2. A. One. B. Two. C. Three. D. None.
3. A. He had a quarrel with waiter over the bill.
B. He drank a lot.
C. He asked the waiter to bring him the change.
D. He came to know that travelers on the ship had free meals.
Section B
Directions: In Section B, you will hear a conversation. The conversation will be read twice. After you hear the conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.
Blanks 4 through 7 are based on the following conversation
Telephone Messages
Who called? ADNOC To:Warren
Time:10:30 a.m. Date:Wednesday, Dec. 2
Message:
Your appointment at 2 o'clock tomorrow has been changed. You are now supposed to meet Ms. (4) _______________ at (5) _______________ o'clock. Go to the (6) _______________ and her (7) _______________ will be waiting for you.
Good luck!
Signed: Greg
(write One Word for each blank.)
II. Grammar and Vocabulary
Section A
Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose die one answer that best completes the sentence.
8. — Mike, have you ever heard of the latest water heater using solar energy?
— Yes, of course, but I haven't decided whether to buy _____.
A. it
B. one
C. this
D. that
9. Nuclear _____ be really dangerous at times even though it's a nice energy in general.
A. shall
B. should
C. can
D. must
10. My little daughter poured ink over my painting, completely _____ it.
A. ruining
B. ruins
C. ruined
D. ruin
11. _____ the problem of rising costs, the man decided to search for another job to support his large
family.
A. Facing with
B. To face with
C. Face
D. Faced with
12. The driver was sad when word came that he was forbidden _____ for speeding.
A. to drive
B. driving
C. drive
D. driven
13. It is not clear to all _____ the price can be controlled from rising.
A. why
B. what
C. whether
D. that
14. I think the boss, rather than the workers, _____ to blame for the fire that caused so many deaths.
A. are
B. were
C. was
D. to be
15. is a free site _____ visitors can not just learn languages but also chat online.
A. that
B. where
C. which
D. what
16. Some people say more but do less _____ others do the opposite.
A. once
B. when
C. as
D. while
17. _____ know Jane was interested in art until I heard that she owned a Van Gogh.
A. Much I did
B. Much did I
C. Little I did
D. Little did I
Section B
Directions: Read the text below. Use the word given in the brackets to form a word that fits in the space.
When my brothers, sister, and I were little, we were a big responsibility for my parents. We were very (18) ____________ (act) children, so my parents had to be alert at all times. We were not always well-behaved and (19) ____________ (frequent) did things my mother disapproved of. We got dirty when playing outside and made a lot of noise when playing inside. On occasion, we got into (20) ____________ (argue) with the neighbor's children; I still remember putting dirty water on a neighbor's blond hair because we were arguing about something. I got into a lot of trouble for that.
My brothers, sister, and I always laughed and joked with each other. I can still remember how we joked with our (21) ____________ (old) brother when he first was able to grow a beard. He was very (22) ____________ (pride) of his "beard", but we all laughed because it was nothing more than three or four blond hairs on his face. My mother always looked at us disapprovingly when we laughed so loudly, but my brother never got angry. He thought it was (23) ____________ (fun).
My sister, however, did get very angry on several occasions. We always let each other use our (24) ____________ (belong), but we had to ask for (25) ____________ (permit) before taking them. One time, I borrowed my sister's white dress without asking and got juice on it. When she found out, she screamed at me angrily, telling me that I was (26) ____________ (rely). I felt very sad, and my mother was unhappy because I broke our family's rule. It was a very (27) ____________ (emotion) situation. My sister and I talked and talked, and finally I kissed her to show her that I was sorry.
Section C
Directions:For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.
