09-12北京高考英语真题试卷及详解(word版)

2012年高考英语真题试卷

（北京卷）

第一部分：听力理解（共三节，30分）

第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，共7.5分）

听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有一道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话或独白后，你将有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

例：What is the man going to read?

A. A newspaper B. A magazine C. A book 答案是A。

( )1. Who answered the phone？

A. Mike B. Henry C. Tom ( )2. What’s the woman’s favourite food?

A. Italian. B. Chinese. C. Indian ( )3. When does the first flight arrive in Detroit?

A. 5:18am. B. 6:10am C. 8:50am ( )4. What is the woman looking for?

A. Zoo B. Telephone C. Tennis court ( )5. What will the weather be like at the weekend?

A. Cloudy. B. Snowy. C. Sunny 第二节（共10小题，每小题1.5分，共15分） 听下面4段对话或独白，每段对话或独白后有几道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有5秒钟的时间阅读每小题。每段对话或独白你将听两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。 ( )6. Where are the two speakers?

A. In the hotel B In a shop C. In a restaurant ( )7. How much did the man pay in the end? A. $115. B. $130 C. $140 听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。

( )8. What did the man do last weekend? A. Watched TV. B. Stayed at home. C. Visited a friend ( )9. What will the woman probably do this weekend? A. Play tennis. B. Do some shopping C. Go to a dance 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 ( )10. Where are the new houses? A. On the main road. B. Close to a bus station. C. Near the sports center. ( )11. What does the woman like most about the new houses? A. The garden. B. The space. C. The quietness ( )12. How does the man feel about the woman’s suggestion? A. Delighted. B. Disappointed. C. Uninterested. 听第9段材料，回答第13至15题。

( )13. What can’t the students do without a teacher?

A. Hold parties. B. Complete the Safety Sheet. C. Use any emergency equipment.

( )14. Why are the students asked to tie back their loose hour in the lab?

A. It may catch fire B. It may cover their eyes. C. It may pass chemicals to their faces.

( )15. What is the speech mainly about?

A. Laboratory regulations. B. Safety instructions. C. After-class activities. 第三节（共5小题：每小题1.5分，共7.5分）听下面的一段对话，完成第16至20五道小题，每小题近填写一个词，听对话前，你将有20秒钟的时间阅读试题，听完后你将有60秒钟的作答时间，这段对话你将听两遍。

Telephone Cancellation Request Form Account Name Edward 16 Telephone No. 17 Home Phone Plan Nonrefundable(不退款) 18 pre-paid plan Reason for Cancellation 19 house Cancellation Date Required 20 9, by 5:00 pm 第二部分：知识运用（共两节，45分）

第一节 单项填空（共15小题：每小题1分，共15分）从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

例：It’s so nice to hear from her again ______, we last met more than thirty years ago. A. What’s more B. That’s to say C. In other words D. Believe it or not 答案是D。

( )21.—Look at those clouds! —Don’t worry. ______ it rains, we’ll still have a great time. A. Even if B. As though C. In case D. If only ( )22. By the time you have finished this book, your meal ______ cold. A. gets B. has got C. will get D. is getting ( )23. One learns a language by making mistakes and ______ them. A. corrects B. correct C. to correct D. correcting ( )24. Jerry did not regret giving the comment but felt ______ he could have expressed it differently. A. why B. how C. that D. whether ( )25. George said that he would come to school to see me the next day, but he ______. A. wouldn’t B. didn’t C. hasn’t D. hadn’t

( )26. When deeply absorbed in work, ______ he often was, he would forget all about eating or sleeping.

A. that B. which C. where D. when ( )27. _______ with care, one tin will last for six weeks. A. Use B. Using C. Used D. To use ( )28. Many people have donated that type of blood; however, the blood bank needs _____. A. some B. less C. much D. more ( )29. —Have you heard about that fire in the market? — Yes, fortunately no one _____. A. hurt B. was hurt C. has hurt D. had been hurt

( )30. Our friendship _____ quickly over the weeks that followed. A. had developed B. was developing C. would develop D. developed ( )31. ______ at the door before you enter my room, please. A. Knock B. Knocking C. Knocked D. To knock ( )33. We ______ the difficulty together, but why didn’t you tell me? A. should face B. might face C. could have faced D. must have faced

( )34. Do you think this shirt is too tight ____ the shoulders? A. at B. on C. to D. across ( )35. Don’t handle the vase as if it ____ made of steel. A. is B. were C. has been D. had been 第二节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，共30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的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。

Inspiration

―Mama, when I grow up, I’m going to be one of those!‖ I said this after seeing the Capital Dancing Company perform when I was three. It was the first time that my 36 took on a vivid form and acted as something important to start my training. As I grew older and was 37 to more, my interests in the world of dance 38 varied but that little girl’s dream of someday becoming a 39 in the company never left me. In the summer of 2005 when I was 18, I received the phone call which made that dream a 40 ; I became a member of the company 41 back to 1925.

As I look back on that day now, it surely 42 any sense of reality. I believe I stayed in a state of pleasant disbelief 43 I was halfway through rehearsals (排练) on my first day. I never actually 44 to get the job. After being offered the position, I was completely 45 . I remember shaking with excitement.

Though I was absolutely thrilled with the change, it did not come without its fair share of 46 . Through the strict rehearsal period of dancing six days a week, I found it vital to 47 up the material fast with every last bit of concentration. It is that extreme 48 to detail (细节) and stress on practice that set us 49 . To then follow those high-energy rehearsals 50 a busy show schedule of up to five performances a day, I discovered a new 51 of the words ―hard work.‖ What I thought were my physical 52 were pushed much further than I thought 53 . I learned to make each performance better than the last.

Today, when I look at the unbelievable company that I have the great 54 of being a part of, not only as a member, but as a dance captain, I see a 55 that has inspired not only generations of little girls but a splendid company that continues to develop and grow-and inspires people every day to follow their dreams. ( )36. A. hobby B. plan C. dream D. word ( )37. A connected B. expanded C. exposed D. extended ( )38. A. rarely B. certainly C. probably D. consistently

( )39. A. director B. trainer C. leader D. dancer ( )40. A. symbol B. memory C. truth D. reality ( )41. A. bouncing B. dating C. turning D. tracking ( )42. A. lacks B. adds C. makes D. brings ( )43. A. while B. since C. until D. when ( )44. A. Cared B. Expected C. Asked D. Decided ( )45. A. motivated B. relaxed C. convinced D. astonished ( )46. A. challenges B. profits C. advantages D. adventures

( )47. A. put B. mix C. build D. pick ( )48. A. Attention B. association C. attraction D. adaptation ( )49. A. apart B. aside C. off D. back ( )50. A. over B. by C. with D. beyond ( )51. A. function B. meaning C. expression D. usage ( )52. A. boundaries B. problems C. barriers D. efforts ( )53. A. necessary B. perfect C. proper D. possible ( )54. A. talent B. honor C. potential D. responsibility

( )55. A. victory B. trend C. tradition D. desire

第三部分：阅读理解（共两节，40分）

第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，共30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的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。

A

The Basics of Math—Made Clear

Basic Math introduces students to the basic concepts of mathematics, as well as the fundamentals of more tricky areas. These 30 fantastic lectures are designed to provide students with an understanding of arithmetic and to prepare them for Algebra(代数) and beyond.

The lessons in Basic Math cover every basic aspect of arithmetic. They also look into

exponents(指数), the order of operations, and square roots. In addition to learning how to perform various mathematical operations, students discover why these operations work, how a particular mathematical topic relates to other branches of mathematics, and how these operations can be used practically.

Basic Math starts from the relatively easier concepts and gradually moves on to the more troublesome ones, so as to allow for steady and sure understanding of the material by students. The lectures offer students the chance to ―make sense‖ of mathematical knowledge that may have seemed so frightening. They also help students prepare for college mathematics and overcome their anxiety about this amazing-and completely understandable-field of study.

By the conclusion of the course, students will have improved their understanding of basic math. They will be able to clear away the mystery(神秘性) of mathematics and face their studies with more confidence than they ever imagined. In addition, they will strengthen their ability to accept new and exciting mathematical challenges.

Professor H. Siegel, honored by Kentucky Educational Television as ―the best math teacher in America,‖ is a devoted teacher and has a gift for explaining mathematical concepts in ways that make them seem clear and obvious. From the basic concrete ideas to the more abstract problems, he is master in making math lectures learner-friendlier and less scary.

With a PhD in Mathematics Education from Georgia State University, Dr. Siegel teaches mathematics at Central Arizona College. His courses include various make-up classes and a number of lectures for future primary school teachers.

If the course fails to provide complete satisfaction to you, you can easily exchange it for any other course that we offer. Or you can get your money back. ( )56. What does the course Basic Math mainly cover? A. Algebra. B. College Mathematics. C. Arithmetic. D. Mathematics Education.

( )57. What benefits can students expect from Basic Math? A. Stronger imaginative ability. B. Additional presentation skills. C. More mathematical confidence. D. Greater chances of becoming teachers. ( )58. What can we learn about Professor H. Siegel?

A. He is a guest lecturer at Kentucky Educational Television. B. He is to deliver 30 lectures in Basic Math. C. He works in Georgia State University. D. He specializes in training teachers. ( )59. Where is the passage most likely to have been taken from? A. A news report. B. A book review C. A lesson plan. D. An advertisement

B

Peanuts to This

Proudly reading my words, I glanced around the room, only to find my classmates bearing big smiles on their faces and tears in their eyes. Confused, I glanced toward my stone-faced teacher. Having no choice, I slowly raised the report I had slaved over, hoping to hide myself. ―What could be causing everyone to act this way?‖

Quickly, I flashed back to the day Miss Lancelot gave me the task. This was the first real talk I received in my new school. It seemed simple: go on the Internet and find information about a man named George Washington. Since my idea of history came from an ancient teacher in my home country, I had never heard of that name before. As I searched the name of this fellow, it became evident that there were two people bearing the same name who looked completely different! One invented hundreds of uses for peanuts, while the other led some sort of army across America. I stared at the screen, wondering which one my teacher meant. I called my grandfather for a golden piece of advice; flip (掷) a coin. Heads—the commander, and tails—the peanuts guy. Ah! Tails, my report would be about the great man who invented peanut butter, George Washington Carver.

Weeks later, standing before this unfriendly mass, I was totally lost. Oh well, I lowered the paper and sat down at my desk, burning to find out what I had done wrong. As a classmate began his report, it all became clear, ―My report is on George Washington, the man who started the American Revolution.‖ The whole world became quite! How could I know that she meant that George Washington?

Obviously, my grade was awful. Heartbroken but fearless, I decided to turn this around. I talked to Miss Lancelot, but she insisted: No re-dos; no new grade. I felt that the punishment was

not justified, and I believed I deserved a second chance. Consequently, I threw myself heartily into my work for the rest of the school year. Ten months later, that chance unfolded as I found myself sitting in the headmaster’s office with my grandfather, now having an entirely different conversation. I smiled and flashed back to the embarrassing moment at the beginning of the year as the headmaster informed me of my option to skip the sixth grade. Justice is sweet! ( )60. What did the author’s classmates think about his report? A. Controversial. B. Ridiculous. C. Boring. D. Puzzling. ( )61. Why was the author confused about the task? A. He was unfamiliar with American history. B. He followed the advice and flipped a coin. C. He forgot his teacher’s instruction. D. He was new at the school. ( )62. The underlined word ―burning‖ in Para. 3 probably means _______. A. annoyed B. Ashamed C. ready D. eager ( )63. In the end, the author turned things around _______. A. by redoing his task B. through his own efforts C. with the help of his grandfather D. under the guidance of his headmaster

C

Decision-making under Stress

A new review based on a research shows that acute stress affects the way the brain considers the advantages and disadvantages, causing it to focus on pleasure and ignore the possible negative (负面的) consequences of a decision.

The research suggests that stress may change the way people make choices in predictable ways.

―Stress affects how people learn,‖ says Professor Mara Mather. ―People learn better about positive than negative outcomes under stress.‖

For example, two recent studies looked at how people learned to connect images(影像) with either rewards or punishments. In one experiment, some of the participants were first stressed by having to give a speech and do difficult math problems in front of an audience; in the other, some were stressed by having to keep their hands in ice water. In both cases, the stressed participants remembered the rewarded material more accurately and the punished material less accurately than those who hadn’t gone through the stress.

This phenomenon is likely not surprising to anyone who has tried to resist eating cookies or smoking a cigarette while under stress –at those moments, only the pleasure associated with such activities comes to mind. But the findings further suggest that stress may bring about a double effect. Not only are rewarding experiences remembered better, but negative consequences are also easily recalled.

The research also found that stress appears to affect decision-making differently in men and women. While both men and women tend to focus on rewards and less on consequences under stress, their responses to risk turn out to be different.

Men who had been stressed by the cold-water task tended to take more risks in the experiment while women responded in the opposite way. In stressful situations in which risk-taking can pay off big, men may tend to do better, when caution weighs more, however, women will win.

This tendency to slow down and become more cautious when decisions are risky might also help explain why women are less likely to become addicted than men: they may more often avoid making the risky choices that eventually harden into addiction.

( )64. We can learn from the passage that people under pressure tend to ______. A. keep rewards better in their memory B. recall consequences more effortlessly C. make risky decisions more frequently D. learn a subject more effectively ( )65. According to the research, stress affects people most probably in their ______. A. ways of making choices B. preference for pleasure C. tolerance of punishments D. responses to suggestions ( )66. The research has proved that in a stressful situation, ______. A. women find it easier to fall into certain habits B. men have a greater tendency to slow down C. women focus more on outcomes D. men are more likely to take risks

D

Wilderness

―In wilderness(荒野) is the preservation of the world.‖ This is a famous saying from a writer regarded as one of the fathers of environmentalism. The frequency with which it is borrowed mirrors a heated debate on environmental protection: whether to place wilderness at the heart of what is to be preserved.

As John Sauven of Greenpeace UK points out, there is a strong appeal in images of the wild, the untouched; more than anything else, they speak of the nature that many people value most dearly. The urge to leave the subject of such images untouched is strong, and the danger exploitation(开发) brings to such landscapes(景观) is real. Some of these wildernesses also perform functions that humans need—the rainforests, for example, store carbon in vast quantities. To Mr.Sauven, these ‖ecosystem services‖ far outweigh the gains from exploitation.

Lee Lane, a visiting fellow at the Hudson Institute, takes the opposing view. He acknowledges that wildernesses do provide useful services, such as water conservation. But that is not, he argues, a reason to avoid all human presence, or indeed commercial and industrial exploitation. There are ever more people on the Earth, and they reasonably and rightfully want to have better lives, rather than merely struggle for survival. While the ways of using resources have improved, there is still a growing need for raw materials, and some wildernesses contain them in abundance. If they can be tapped without reducing the services those wildernesses provide, the argument goes, there is no further reason not to do so. Being untouched is not, in itself, a characteristic worth valuing above all others.

I look forwards to seeing these views taken further, and to their being challenged by the other participants. One challenge that suggests itself to me is that both cases need to take on the question of spiritual value a little more directly. And there is a practical question as to whether wildernesses can be exploited without harm.

This is a topic that calls for not only free expression of feelings, but also the guidance of reason. What position wilderness should enjoy in the preservation of the world obviously deserves much more serious thinking.

( )67. John Sauven holds that_____.

A. many people value nature too much B. exploitation of wildernesses is harmful

C. wildernesses provide humans with necessities D. the urge to develop the ecosystem services is strong

( )68. What is the main idea of Para. 3?

A. The exploitation is necessary for the poor people.

B. Wildernesses cannot guarantee better use of raw materials.

C. Useful services of wildernesses are not the reason for no exploitation.

D. All the characteristics concerning the exploitation should be treated equally. ( )69. What is the author’s attitude towards this debate? A. Objective. B. Disapproving. C. Skeptical. D. Optimistic. ( )70. Which of the following shows the structure of the passage?

A. B. C. D. CP: Central Point P: Point Sp: Sub-point(次要点) C: Conclusion

第二节（共5小题 ；每小题2分，共10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的七个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。

Empathy

Last year, researchers from the University of Michigan reported that empathy, the ability to understand other people, among college students had dropped sharply over the past 10 years. 71 Today, people spend more time alone and are less likely to join groups and clubs.

Jennifer Freed, a co-director of a teen program, has another explanation. Turn on the TV, and you’re showered with news and reality shows full of people fighting, competing, and generally treating one another with no respect. 72

There are good reasons not to follow those bad examples. Humans are socially related by nature. 73 Researchers have also found that empathetic teenagers are more likely to have high self-respect. Besides, empathy can be a cure for loneliness, sadness, anxiety, and fear.

Empathy is also an indication of a good leader. In fact, Freed says, many top companies report that empathy is one of the most important things they look for in new managers. 74 ―Academics are important. But if you don’t have emotional (情感的) intelligence, you won’t be as successful in work or in your love life,‖ she says.

What’s the best way to up your EQ (情商）? For starters, let down your guard and really listen to others. 75

To really develop empathy, you’d better volunteer at a nursing home or a hospital, join a club or a team that has a diverse membership, have a ―sharing circle‖ with your family, or spend time caring for pets at an animal shelter. A. Everyone is different, and levels of empathy differ from person to person. B. That could be because so many people have replaced face time with screen time, the researchers said. C. ―One doesn’t develop empathy by having a lot of opinions and doing a lot of talking,‖ Freed says. D. Humans learn by example-and most of the examples on it are anything but empathetic. E. Empathy is a matter of learning how to understand someone else-both what they think and how they feel. F. Good social skills-including empathy-are a kind of ―emotional intelligence‖ that will help you succeed in many areas of life. G. Having relationships with other people is an important part of being human—and having empathy is decisive to those relationships. 第四部分：书面表达（共两节，35分）

第一节 情景作文（20分）

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2012年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试

英 语（北京卷）答案

第一部分：听力理解（共三节，30分）

第一节（共5小题； 每小题1.5分，共7.5分） 1-5 ACBBC

第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分） 6-10 ABCAC 11-15 BCAAB 第三节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，共7.5分）

16. Ryefield 17. 320-428-7859/3204287859 18. Monthly 19. Moving/Move

20. August/Aug.

第二部分：知识运用（共两节，45分）

第一节 单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，共15分） 21-25 ACDCB 26-30 BCDBD 31-35 AACDB 第二节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，共30分） 36-40 CCBDD 41-45 BACBD 46-50 ADAAC 51-55 BADBC

第三部分：阅读理解（共两节，40分）

第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，共30分） 56-60 CCBDB 61-65 ADBAA 66-70 DBCAD 第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分） 71-75 BDGFC

第四部分：书面表达（共两节，35分）

第一节 情景作文（20）

一、内容要点：1. 发现 2. 询问 3. 告诉线路 4. 分别 二、One possible version: Saturday, June2 Fine

This morning, when I was walking on the street, I saw that two travelers were reading a map, looking puzzled. It seemed they were lost. I went up to them and asked how I could help. They told me they were looking for the Temple of Heaven. I led them to the nearby bus stop and advised them to take Bus No. 20, which could take them there directly. They appreciated my help greatly. Before long, the bus came. We waved good-bye to each other. Seeing them on the bus, I felt a kind of satisfaction. 第二节开放作文（15分） One possible version

I think the white pencil, looking proud and delighted, is laughing at the black pencil by saying \"You're nearing the end!\" The black pencil, on the other hand, remains calm. The white pencil's words let him fall into deep thoughts. He clearly remembers he has been used in writing and drawing. It's true that he's approaching the end but he has been living a memorable life and there has rarely been a dull moment.

In reality, we should learn from the black pencil: not to mind what others say so long as we are confident in what we have done.

2011年高考英语真题试卷

（北京卷）

第一部分：听力理解（共三节，30分）

第一节（5小题；每小题1.5分，共7.5分） ( )1.What color T-shirt does the man plan to order? A. Red. B. Blue. C. Green. ( )2.Which section does the man like to read? A. News. B. Sports. C. Entertainment. ( )3.What job will the man probably take in summer? A. Lifeguard. B. Tour guide. C. Swimming coach. ( )4.Where does the woman want to go on holiday? A. Turkey. B. Canada. C. Italy. ( )5.What are the two speakers talking about? A. Shark. B. Camera. C. Movie. 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分） 听第6段材料，回答6—7题

( )6.What test are the speakers going to take on Friday? A. Science. B. History. C. Music. ( )7.Why does the woman speaker make the phone call? A. To discuss her maths problem. B. To seek help with her English reading.

C. To ask about the homework for tomorrow. 听第7段材料，回答8—9题

( )8.What does the man think is the cause of the woman’s illness? A. Last night’s dinner. B. The hot weather. C. Bottled water. ( )9.What is the probable relationship between the two speakers? A. Husband and wife. B. Doctor and patient. C. Guest and receptionist. 听第8段材料，回答10—12题 ( )10.What is the man doing? A. Making an invitation. B. Offering information. C. Asking for permission. ( )11.What time is the woman going to see the dentist this Saturday? A. 10:30 a.m. B. 12:30 p.m. C. 4:30 p.m. ( )12.What is the woman going to do after seeing the dentist? A. Clean. B. Take a walk by the lake. C. Help Jim with his science project.

听第9段材料，回答13—15题 ( )13.What makes shoppers tired? A. Queuing for electrically-driven cars. B. Looking for what they want to buy.

C. Carrying shopping around.

( )14.What is the problem for building moving walkways in the store? A. The space. B. The redesign. C. The technology. ( )15.Where will the computer system send the things shoppers buy? A. To the exit. B. To the shelf. C. To the shoppers’ homes. 第三节（共5小题；每小题l.5分，共7.5分）每小题仅填写一个词 Missing Person Report Form Time last seen About 16 o’clock in the afternoon Place last seen At the 17 section of the store Name Age Appearance Clothing 18 Five Dark 19 hair, thin and small Blue 20 , a pink T-shirt, a hat 第二部分：知识运用（共两节，45分）

第一节 单项填空（共15小题；每小题l分，共15分）

( )21.Experience of this kind______ in both the U.S. and Europe well before the Second World War.

A. have conducted B. have been conducted C. had conducted D. had been conducted

( )22.________ Barbara Jones offers to her fans is honesty and happiness. A. Which B. What C. That D. Whom

( )23.Tom ________ in the library every night over the last three months. A. works B. worked C. have been working D. had been working

( )24.—I don’t really like James. Why did you invite him?

—Don’t worry. He ________ come. He said he wasn’t certain what his plans were. A. must not B. need not C. would not D. might not

( )25.It’s important for the figures ________ regularly. A. to be updated B. to have been updated C. to update D. to have updated

( )26.Mary was much kinder to Jack than she was to the others, ________, of course, made all the others upset.

A. who B. which C. what D. that ( )27.—That must have been a long trip.

—Yeah, it ________ us a whole week to get there. A. takes B. has taken C. took D. was taking

( )28.—Where are the children? The dinner’s going to be completely ruined. —I wish they ________ always late. A. weren’t B. hadn’t been C. wouldn’t be D. wouldn’t have been

( )29.________ volleyball is her main focus, she’s also great at basketball. A. Since B. Once C. Unless D. While

( )30.Maybe if I ____ science, and not literature then, I would be able to give you more help. A. studied B. would study C. had studied D. was studying

( )31.The shocking news made me realize ________ terrible problems we would face. A. what B. how C. that D. why ( )32.—Bob has gone to California.

—Oh, can you tell me when he ________? A. has left B. left C. is leaving D. would leave

( )33.Sit down, Emma. You will only make yourself more tired, ________ on your feet. A. to keep B. keeping C. having kept D. to have kept

( )34.The employment rate has continued to rise in big cities thanks to the efforts of the local governments to

increase ________. A. then B. those C. it D. that ( )35.With new technology, pictures of underwater valleys can be taken ________ color.

A. by B. for C. with D. in 第二节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，共30分）

I used to hate being called upon in class mainly because I didn’t like attention drawn to myself. And 36 otherwise assigned(指定) a seat by the teacher, I always 37 to sit at the back of the classroom.

All this 38 after I joined a sports team. It began when a teacher suggested I try out for the basketball team. At first I thought it was a crazy 39 because I didn’t have a good sense of balance, nor did I have the 40 to keep pace with the others on the team and they would tease me. But for the teacher who kept insisting on my ― 41 for it‖, I wouldn’t have decided to give a try.

Getting up the courage to go to the tryouts was only the 42 of it! When I first started 43 the practice sessions, I didn’t even know the rules of the game, much 44 what I was doing. Sometimes I’d get 45 and take a shot at the wrong direction—which made me feel really stupid. 46 , I wasn’t the only one ―new‖ at the game, so I decided to 47 on learning the game, do my best at each practice session, and not be too hard on myself for the things I didn’t 48 ―just yet‖.

I practiced and practiced. Soon I knew the 49 and the ―moves‖. Being part of a team was fun and motivating. Very soon the competitive 50 in me was winning over my lack of confidence. With time, I learned how to play and made friends in the 51 - friends who respect my efforts to work hard and be a team player. I never had so much fun!

With my 52 self-confidence comes more praise from teachers and classmates. I have gone from ― 53 ‖ in the back of the classroom and not wanting to call attention to myself, 54 raising my hand—even when I sometimes wasn’t and not 100 percent 55 I had the right answer. Now I have more self-confidence in myself. ( ) 36. A. as B. until C. unless D. though ( ) 37. A. hoped B. agreed C. meant D. chose ( ) 38. A . continued B. changed C. settled D. started ( ) 39. A. idea B. plan C. belief D. saying ( ) 40. A. right B. chance C. ability D. patience ( ) 41. A. going B. looking C. cheering D. applying ( ) 42. A. point B. half C. rest D. basis ( ) 43. A . enjoying B. preparing C. attending D. watching ( ) 44. A . less B. later C. worse D. further ( ) 45. A. committed B. motivated C. embarrassed D. confused ( ) 46. A. Interestingly B. Fortunately C. Obviously D. Hopefully ( ) 47. A . focus B. act C. rely D. try ( ) 48. A. want B. do C. support D. know ( ) 49. A. steps B. orders C. rules D. games ( ) 50. A. roles B. part C. mind D. value ( ) 51. A. process B. operation C. movement D. situation ( ) 52. A. expressed B. improved C. preserved D. recognized ( ) 53. A . dreaming B. playing C. relaxing D. hiding ( ) 54. A . by B. for C. with D. to ( ) 55. A. lucky B . happy C. sure D. satisfied

第三部分：阅读理解（共两节，40分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，共30分）

A

“I Went Skydiving at 84!”

As a young girl growing up in the 1930s, I always wanted to fly a plane, but back then it was almost unheard of a woman to do that. I got a taste of that dream in 2001,when my husband arranged for me to ride in a hot air balloon for my birthday. But the experience turned out to be very dull. Around that time, I told my husband that I wanted to skydive. So when our retirement community(社区) announced that they were having an essay competition and the topic was an experience of a lifetime that you wanted to have, I decided to write about my dream.

In the essay, I wrote about my desire to skydive, stating George Brush Sr. did it at age 80. Why not me? I was just 84 and in pretty good health. A year went by and I heard nothing. But then

at a community party in late April 2009, they announced that I was one of the winners. I just couldn’t believe it.

One June 11, 2009, nearly 40 of my family and friends gathered in the area close to where I would land while I headed up in the airplane. My instructor, Jay, guided me through the experience. The plane was the noisiest one I had ever been in, but I wasn’t frightened—I was really just looking forward to the experience. When we reached 13,000 feet, Jay instructed me to throw myself out of the plane. When we first hit the air, the wind was so strong that I could hardly breathe. For a second I thought, ―What have I gotten myself into?‖ But then everything got calmer. We were in a free fall for about a minute before Jay opened the parachute(降落伞), then we just floated downward for about five minutes. Being up in the clouds and looking at the view below was unlike anything I have ever felt—much better than the hot air balloon. I was just enjoying it.

Skydiving was really one of the greatest experiences of my life. I hope other people will look at me and realize that you don’t stop living just because you are 84 years old. If there’s something you want to experience, look into it. If it’s something that is possible, make it happen. ( )56. What happened to the author in 2001? A. She flew an airplane B. She entered a competition C. She went on a hot air balloon ride D. She moved into a retirement community

( )57. The author mentioned George Bush Sr. in her essay to ________. A. build up her own reputation B. show her admiration for him C. compare their health condition D. make her argument persuasive ( )58. How did the author feel immediately after she jumped out of the plane? A. Excited B. Scared C. Nervous D. Regretful ( )59. What did the author enjoy most when she was skydiving?

A. The beautiful clouds B. The wonderful view C. The company of Jay D. The one-minute free fall

B

Submission Guidelines

Before sending us a manuscript(稿件), look through recent issues(刊物) of the Post to get an idea of the range and style of articles we publish. You will discover that our focus has broadened to include we-researched, timely and informative articles on finance, home improvement, travel, humor, and many other fields. The Post’s goal is to remain unique, with content that provides additional understandings on the ever-evolving American scene. In addition to feature-length(专题长度的) articles, the Post buys anecdotes, cartoons, and photos. Payment ranges from $25 to $400. On nonfiction needs include how-to, useful articles on gardening, pet care and training, financial planning, and subjects of interest to a 45-plus, home-loving readership. For nonfiction articles, indicate any special qualifications you have for writing about the subject, especially scientific material. Include one or two published pieces with your article. We prefer typed articles between 1000 and 2000 words in length. We encourage you to send both printed and online versions. We also welcome new fiction. A light, humorous touch is appreciated. We are always in need of straight humor articles. Make us laugh, and we’ll buy it. Feature articles average about 1000 to 2000 words. We like positive, fresh angles to Post articles, and we ask that they be thoroughly researched. We normally respond to article submissions within six weeks. You are free to submit the article elsewhere at the same time. Please submit all articles to Features Editor, The Saturday Evening Post, 1100 Waterway Boulevard, Indianapolis, IN46202, (317) 634-1100.

( )60.Before sending a manuscript to the Post, a contributor is advised to ________. A. get a better understanding of American issues B. find out the range of the articles in the Post

C. increase his knowledge in many fields D. broaden his research focus ( )61.To submit nonfiction articles, a contributor must ________. A. provide his special qualification B. be a regular reader of the Post C. produce printed version D. be over 45 year old

( )62.From the passage we can learn that the Post ________. A. allows article submission within six weeks B. favor science articles within 2000 words

C. have a huge demand for humorous works D. prefers nonfiction to fiction article

C

Students and Technology in the Classroom

I love my Blackberry—it’s my little connection to the larger world that can go anywhere with me. I also love my laptop computer, as it holds all of my writing and thought. Despite this love of technology, I know that there are times when I need to move away from these device and truly communication with others.

On occasion, I teach a course called History Matters for a group of higher education managers. My goals for the class include a full discussion of historical themes and ideas. Because I want students to thoroughly study the material and exchange their ideas with each other in the classroom, I have a rule—no laptops, iPads, phones, etc. When students were told my rule in advance of the class, some of them were not happy.

Most students assume that my reasons for this rule include unpleasant experiences in the past with students misusing technology. There’s a bit of truth to that. Some students assume that I am anti-technology. There’s no truth in that at all. I love technology and try to keep up with it so I can relate to my students.

The real reason why I ask students to leave technology at the door is that I think there are very few places in which we can have deep conversions and truly engage complex ideas. Interruptions by technology often break concentration and allow for too much dependence on outside information for ideas. I want students to think differently and make connections between the course the material and the class discussion.

I’ve been teaching my history class in this way for many years and the educations reflect student satisfaction with the environment that I create. Students realize that with deep conversation and challenge, they learn at a level that helps them keep the course material beyond the classroom.

I’m not saying that I won’t ever change my mind about technology use in my history class, but until I hear a really good reason for the change, I’m sticking to my plan. A few hours of technology-free dialogue is just too sweet to give up.

( )63.Some of the students in the history class were unhappy with ________. A. the course material B. others’ misuse of technology C. discussion topics D. the author’s class regulations ( )64.The underlined word ―engage ‖in para.4 probably means ________. A. explore B. accept C. change D. reject ( )65.According to the author, the use of technology in the classroom may ________. A. keep students from doing independent thinking B. encourage students to have in-depth conversations C. help students to better understand complex themes D. affect students’ concentration on course evaluation

( )66.It can be inferred from the last paragraph that the author ________. A. is quite stubborn B. will give up teaching history C. will change his teaching plan soon D. values technology-free dialogues in his class

D

As the railroads and the highways shaped the American West in the past centuries, a new electrical generating(发电) and transmission(输送) system for the 21st century will leave a lasting mark on the West, for better or worse. Much of the real significance of railroads and highways is not in their direct physical effect on the scenery, but in the ways that they affect the surrounding community. The same is true of big solar plants and the power lines that will be laid down to move electricity around. The 19th century saw land grants(政府拨地) offered to railroad companies to build the transcontinental railroads, leaving public land in between privately owned land. In much of the West, some of the railroad sections were developed while others remained underdeveloped, and in both cases the landownership has presented unique challenges to land management. With the

completion of the interstate highway system, many of the small towns, which sprang up as railway stops and developed well, have lost their lifeblood and died. Big solar plants and their power lines will also have effects far beyond their direct footprint in the West. This is not an argument against building them. We need alternative energy badly, and to really take advantage of it we need to be able to move electricity around far more readily than we can now. So trade-offs will have to be made. Some scenic spots will be sacrificed. Some species(物种) will be forced to move, or will be carefully moved to special accommodations. Deals will be struck to reduce the immediate effects. The lasting effects of these trade-offs are another matter. The 21st century development of the American West as an ideal place for alternative energy is going to throw off a lot of power and money in the region. There are chances for that power and money to do a lot of good. But it is just as likely that they will be spent wastefully and will leave new problems behind, just like the railroads and the highways. The money set aside in negotiated trade-offs and the institutions that control it will shape the West far beyond the immediate footprint of power plants and transmission lines. So let’s remember the effects of the railroads and the highways as we construct these new power plants in the West.

( )67.What was the problem caused by the construction of the railways? A. Small towns along the railways became abandoned. B. Some railroad stops remained.

C. Land in the west was hard to manage. D. Land grants went into private hands.

( )68.What is the major concern in the development of alternative energy according to the last two paragraphs?

A. The transmission of power B. The use of money and power

C. The conservation of solar energy D. The selection of an ideal place

( )69.What is the author’s attitude towards building solar plants? A. Cautious B. Approving C. Doubtful D. Disapproving

( )70.Which is the best title for the passage?

A. How the railways have affected the west. B. How solar energy could reshape the west.

C. How the effects of power plants can be reduced. D. How the problems of the highways have been settled. 第二节 七选五（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分）

Public Speaking and Critical Thinking

What is critical thinking? To a certain degree, it’s a matter of logic(逻辑)—of being able to spot weaknesses in other people’s arguments and to avoid them in your own. It also includes related skills such as distinguishing fact from opinion and assessing the soundness of evidence. In the broad sense, critical thinking is focused, organized thinking—the ability to see clearly the relationships among ideas. 71 The greatest thinkers, scientists, and inventors have often taken information that was readily available and put it together differently to produce new ideas. That, too, is critical thinking. 72 As the class goes on, for example, you will probably spend a good deal of time organizing your speeches. While this way seem like a purely mechanical(机械的) exercise, it is closely connected with critical thinking. If the structure of your speech is loose and confused, chances are that your thinking is also disordered and confuse. If, on the other hand, the structure is clear, there is a good chance your thinking is too. Organizing a speech is not just a matter of arranging the ideas you already have. 73 What is true of organization is true of many aspects of public speaking. 74 As you work on expressing your ideas in clear, accurate language, you will improve your ability to think clearly and accurately. 75 As you learn to listen critically to speeches in class, you will be better able to assess the ideas of speakers in a variety of situations. If you take full advantage of your speech class, you will be able to develop your skills as

critical thinker in many circumstances. This is one reason public speaking has been regarded as vital part of education since the days ancient Greece. A. Rather, it is an important part of shaping the ideas themselves. B. This may seem like a lot of time, but the rewards are well worth it. C. It may also help you to know that there is no such thing as a perfect speech. D. It has often been said that there are few new ideas in the world, only reorganized ideas. E. If you are wondering what this has to do with your public speaking class, the answer is quite a lot. F. The skills you learn in your speech class can help you become a more effective thinker in a number of ways. G. As you study the role of evidence and reasoning in speechmaking, you will see how they can be used in other forms of communication as well. 第四部分：书面表达（共两节，35分）

第一节 情景作文（20分）

假设你是红星中学高二（1）班的学生李华。下面四幅图表述了近期发生在你们班的一个真实故事，请根据图片的先后顺序，为校刊“英语园地”写一篇短文，次数不少于60。

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第二节 开放作文（15分）请根据下面提示，写一篇短文。词数不少于50。

In your spoken English class, your teacher shows you the following picture. You are asked to describe the picture and explain how you understand it.

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2011年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试

英语（北京卷）参考答案

第一节 单项选择 21—25 DBCDA 26—30 BCADC 31—35 ABBCD 第二节 完形填空 36—40 CDBAC 41—45 ABCAD 46—50 BADCB 51—55 ABDDC

第三部分：阅读理解DEAFG

56—60 CDDBB 61—65 ACDAA 66—70 DCBAB 71—75

2010年高考英语真题试卷

（北京卷）

第一部分：听力理解(共三节，30分)

第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，共7.5分)听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你将有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话你将听一遍。 ( )1. What does the man want to be in the future?

A. A soldier. B. A lawyer. C. A teacher.

( )2. What does the girl want?

A. Sweets. B. Books. C. Pencils.

( )3. When did the two speakers plan to meet Jane?

A. At 2:00 B. At 2:15. C. At 2:30.

( )4. What will the woman do tonight?

A. Go to the park. B. Play basketball. C. Work at a bookstore.

( )5. What is the woman doing?

A. Offering help. B. Asking for information. C. Making an introduction.

第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分)听下面4段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有5秒钟的时间阅读每小题。听完后，每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白你将听两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。 ( )6. Where do the two speakers work?

A. At a store. B. At a hotel. C. At a school.

( )7. Where does the woman come from?

A. Brazil. B. Australia. C. Singapore.

听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。

( )8. What is the weather like in the north tonight?

( )9. What is the high temperature in the south tomorrow?

A. 15°C. B. 20°C.

听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。

( )10. What motivates the man to employ local people?

A. To help the local business. B. To increase the local employment rate.

C. To reduce the number of workers from other places.

( )11. What will the man probably do in the future?

A. Set up a new company. B. Run a training course. life.

( )12. What is the possible relationship between the two speakers?

A. Supplier and customer. B. Manager and secretary. interviewee.

听第9段材料，回答第13至15题。

C. 23°C.

C. Lead an easier C. Interviewer and

( )13. What rule should you follow if you want to enter the sports complex?

A. Wear appropriate shoes. B. Register on the notice board. C. Make an appointment with a coach.

( )14. How much is the buffet?

A. £4. B. £8. C. £10.

( )15. What is the purpose of the announcement?

A. To introduce a playing field. B. To introduce a holiday camp. C. To introduce a fruit market.

第三节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，共7.5分)听下面一段对话，完成第16至第20五道小题，每小题仅填写一个词。听对话前，你将有20秒钟的时间阅读试题，听完后你将有60秒钟的作答时间。这段对话你将听两遍。 Customer Complaint Form(客户投诉表) Customer Problem Cause Solution (解决方案)

第二部分：知识运用(共两节，45分)

第一节、单项填空(共15小题；每小题1分，共15分)从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以

填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

( )21. at my classmates’ faces, I read the same excitement in their eyes.

A. Looking B. Look C. To look D. Looked

( )22. In the spoken English of some areas in the US, the \"r\" sounds at the end of the words .

A. are dropped B. drop C. are being dropped D. have dropped

( )23. — Good morning. I’ve got an appointment with Miss Smith in the Personnel Department.

— Ah, good morning. You be Mrs. Peters. A. might B. must C. would D. can ( )24. — I’m not finished with my dinner yet. — But our friends for us. A. will wait B. wait C. have waited D. are waiting

( )25. I’m calling to enquire about the position in yesterday’s China Daily.

A. advertised B. to be advertised C. advertising D. having advertised

( )26. —I’m sorry, but I don’t quite follow you. Did you say you wanted to return on September 20?

—Sorry, I myself clear. We want to return on October 20. A. hadn’t made B. wouldn’t make C. don’t make D. haven’t made

( )27. Children who are not active or diet is high in fat will gain weight quickly.

A. what B. whose C. which D. that

( )28. It took me a long time before I was able to fully appreciate what they for me.

A. had done B. did C. would do D. were doing

Thompson Electronics A 16 delivery： ● Printers ordered：25 HW 17 ● Printers delivered：25 HW56 ●A computer 18 problem ●Post the correct order 19 delivery ●Put a $300 20 on the customer’s account ( )29. Would you mind not picking the flowers in the garden? They are everyone’s enjoyment. A. in B. at C. for D. to ( )30. they decide which college to go to, students should research the admission procedures. A. As B. While C. Until D. Once ( )31. I want to be liked and loved for I am inside. A. who B. where C. what D. how

( )32. Part of the reason Charles Dickens loved his own novel, David Copperfield, was it was

rather closely modeled on his own life. A. what B. that C. why D. whether

( )33. some people regard as a drawback is seen as a plus by many others. A. Whether B. What C. That D. How ( )34. —The weather has been very hot and dry.

—Yes. If it had rained even a drop, things would be much better now! And my vegetables . A. wouldn’t die B. didn’t die C. hadn’t died D. wouldn’t have died

( )35. First impressions are the most lasting. After all, you never get second chance to make first

impression.

A. a; the B. the; the C. a; a D. the; a

第二节、完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，共30分)阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的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。

I met Mrs. Neidl in the ninth grade on a stage-design team for a play and she was one of the directors. Almost instantly I loved her. She had an unpleasant voice and a direct way of speaking, 36 she was encouraging and inspiring. For some reason, she was impressed with my work and me.

Mrs. Neidl would ask me for my 37 . She wanted to know how I thought we should 38 things. At first I had no idea how to answer because I knew 39 about stage design! But I slowly began to respond to her 40 . It was cause and effect: She believed I had opinions, so I began to 41 them. She trusted me to complete things, so I completed them perfectly. She loved how 42 I was, so I began to show up to paint more and more. She believed in me, so I began to believe in myself.

Mrs. Neidl’s 43 that year was, \"Try it. We can always paint over it 44 !\" I began to take 45 . I had been so afraid of failing but suddenly there was no failing--only things to be 46 upon. I learned to dip my brush into the paint and 47 create something.

The shy, quiet freshman achieved success that year. I was 48 in the program as \"Student Art Assistant\" because of the time and effort I’d put in. It was that year that I 49 I wanted to spend the rest of my life doing stage design.

Being on that stage-design team 50 Mrs. Neidl changed me completely. Not only was I stronger and more competent than I had thought, but I also 51 a strong interest and a world I hadn’t known existed. She taught me not to 52 what people think I should do: She taught me to take chances and not be 53 . Mrs. Neidl was my comforter when I was upset. Her 54 in me has inspired me to do things that I never imagined 55 .

( )36. A. and B. yet C. so D. for ( )37. A. opinion B. impression C. information D. intention ( )38. A. make B. keep C. handle D. change ( )39. A. anything B. something C. everything D. nothing ( )40. A. questions B. comments C. explanations D. remarks ( )41. A. hold B. follow C. evaluate D. form ( )42. A. happy B. lively C. reliable D. punctual ( )43. A. message B. motto C. saying D. suggestion ( )44. A. again B. more C. instead D. later

( )45. A. steps B. control C. charge D. risks ( )46. A. improved B. acted C. looked D. reflected ( )47. A. easily B. carefully C. confidently D. proudly ( )48. A. introduced B. recognized C. identified D. considered ( )49. A. confirmed B. decided C. realized D. acknowledged ( )50. A. with B. below C. of D. by

( )51. A. developed B. discovered C. took D. fostered ( )52. A. accept B. care C. judge D. wonder ( )53. A. bored B. lazy C. sad D. afraid ( )54. A. trust B. patience C. curiosity D. interest ( )55. A. accessible B. enjoyable C. possible D. favorable

第三部分：阅读理解(共两节，40分)

第一节(共15小题；每小题2分，共30分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的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。

A

Goldie’s Secret

She turned up at the doorstep of my house in Cornwall. No way could I have sent her away. No way, not me anyway. Maybe someone had kicked her out of their car the night before. \"We’re moving house.’; \"No space for her any more with the baby coming.\" \"We never really wanted her, but what could we have done? She was a present.\" People find all sorts of excuses for abandoning an animal. And she was one of the most beautiful dogs I had ever seen.

I called her Goldie. If I had known what was going to happen I would have given her a more creative name. She was so unsettled during those first few days. She hardly ate anything and had such an air of sadness about her. There was nothing I could do to make her happy, it seemed. Heaven knows what had happened to her at her previous owner’s. But eventually at the end of the first week she calmed down. Always by my side, whether we were out on one of our long walks or sitting by the fire.

That’s why it was such a shock when she pulled away from me one day when we were out for a walk. We were a long way from home, when she started barking and getting very restless. Eventually I couldn’t hold her any longer and she raced off down the road towards a farmhouse in the distance as fast as she could.

By the time I reached the farm I was very tired and upset with Goldie. But when I saw her licking (舔) the four puppies (幼犬) I started to feel sympathy towards them. \"We didn’t know what had happened to her,\" said the woman at the door. \"I took her for a walk one day, soon after the puppies were born, and she just disappeared.\" \"She must have tried to come back to them and got lost,\" added a boy from behind her.‖

I must admit I do miss Goldie, but I’ve got Nugget now, and she looks just like her mother. And I’ve learnt a good lesson: not to judge people.

( )56. How did the author feel about Goldie when Goldie came to the house?

A. Shocked. B. Sympathetic. C. Annoyed. D. Upset.

( )57. In her first few days at the author’s house, Goldie . A. felt worried B. was angry C. ate a little D. sat by the fire

( )58. Goldie rushed off to a farmhouse one day because she .

A. saw her puppies B. heard familiar barkings C. wanted to leave the author D. found her way to her old home

( )59. The passage is organized in order of .

A. time B. effectiveness C. importance D. complexity

B

Open Letter to an Editor

I had an interesting conversation with a reporter recently---one who works for you. In fact, he’s one of your best reporters. He wants to leave.

Your reporter gave me a copy of his resume (简历) and photocopies of six stories that he

wrote for you. The headlines showed you played them proudly. With great enthusiasm, he talked about how he finds issues (问题), approaches them, and writes about them, which tells me he is one of your best. I’m sure you would hate to lose him. Surprisingly, your reporter is not unhappy. In fact, he told me he really likes his job. He has a great assignment (分工), and said you run a great paper. It would be easy for you to keep him, he said. He knows that the paper values him. He appreciates the responsibility you’ve given him, takes ownership of his profession, and enjoys his freedom.

So why is he looking for a way out?

He talked to me because he wants his editors to demand so much more of him. He wants to be pushed, challenged, coached to new heights.

The reporter believes that good stories spring from good questions, but his editors usually ask how long the story will be, when it will be in, where it can play, and what the budget is.

He longs for conversations with an editor who will help him turn his good ideas into great ones. He wants someone to get excited about what he’s doing and to help him turn his story idea upside down and inside out, exploring the best ways to report it. He wants to be more valuable for your paper. That’s what you want for him, too, isn’t it? So your reporter has set me thinking.

Our best hope in keeping our best reporters, copy editors, photographers, artists---everyone--is to work harder to make sure they get the help they are demanding to reach their potential. If we can’t do it, they’ll find someone who can. ( )60. What does the writer think of the reporter?

A. Optimistic. B. Imaginative. C. Ambitious. D. Proud.

( )61. What does the reporter want most from his editors in their talks?

A. Finding the news value of his stories. B. Giving him financial support. C. Helping him to find issues. D. Improving his good ideas.

( )62. Who probably wrote the letter?

A. An editor. B. An artist. C. A reporter. D. A reader.

( )63. The letter aims to remind editors that they should . A. keep their best reporters at all costs B. give more freedom to their reporters

C. be aware of their reporters’ professional development D. appreciate their reporters’ working styles and attitudes

C

Pacing and Pausing

Sara tried to befriend her old friend Steve’s new wife, but Betty never seemed to have anything to say. While Sara felt Betty didn’t hold up her end of the conversation, Betty complained to Steve that Sara never gave her a chance to talk. The problem had to do with expectations about pacing and pausing.

Conversation is a turn-taking game. When our habits are similar, there’s no problem. But if our habits are different, you may start to talk before I’m finished or fail to take your turn when I’m finished. That’s what was happening with Betty and Sara.

It may not be coincidental that Betty, who expected relatively longer pauses between turns, is British, and Sara, who expected relatively shorter pauses, is American. Betty often felt interrupted by Sara. But Betty herself became an interrupter and found herself doing most of the talking when she met a visitor from Finland. And Sara had a hard time cutting in on some speakers from Latin America or Israel.

The general phenomenon, then, is that the small conversation techniques, like pacing and pausing, lead people to draw conclusions not about conversational style but about personality and abilities. These habitual differences are often the basis for dangerous stereotyping (思维定式). And these social phenomena can have very personal consequences. For example, a woman from the southwestern part of the US went to live in an eastern city to take up a job in personnel. When the Personnel Department got together for meetings, she kept searching for the right time to break in--and never found it. Although back home she was considered outgoing and confident, in Washington she was viewed as shy and retiring. When she was evaluated at the end of the year, she was told to take a training course because of her inability to speak up.

That’s why slight differences in conversational style--tiny little things like microseconds of pause-can have a great effect on one’s life. The result in this case was a judgment of psychological problems-even in the mind of the woman herself, who really wondered what was wrong with her and registered for assertiveness training.

( )64. What did Sara think of Betty when talking with her?

A. Betty was talkative. B. Betty was an interrupter. C. Betty did not take her turn. D. Betty paid no attention to Sara.

( )65. According to the passage, who are likely to expect the shortest pauses between turns?

A. Americans. B. Israelis. C. The British. D. The Finns.

( )66. We can learn from the passage that .

A. communication breakdown results from short pauses and fast pacing B. women are unfavorably stereotyped in eastern cities of the US C. one’s inability to speak up is culturally determined sometimes D. one should receive training to build up one’s confidence

( )67. The underlined word \"assertiveness\" in the last paragraph probably means .

A. being willing to speak one’s mind B. being able to increase one’s power

C. being ready to make one’s own judgment D. being quick to express one’s ideas confidently

D

The Cost of Higher Education

Individuals (个人) should pay for their higher education.

A university education is of huge and direct benefit to the individual. Graduates earn more than non-graduates. Meanwhile, social mobility is ever more dependent on having a degree. However, only some people have it. So the individual, not the taxpayers, should pay for it. There are pressing calls on the resources (资源) of the government. Using taxpayers’ money to help a small number of people to earn high incomes in the future is not one of them. Full government funding (资助) is not very good for universities. Adam Smith worked in a Scottish university whose teachers lived off student fees. He knew and looked down upon 18th-century Oxford, where the academics lived comfortably off the income received from the government. Guaranteed salaries, Smith argued, were the enemy of hard work; and when the academics were lazy and incompetent, the students were similarly lazy.

If students have to pay for their education, they not only work harder, but also demand more from their teachers. And their teachers have to keep them satisfied. If that means taking teaching seriously, and giving less time to their own research interests, that is surely something to celebrate. Many people believe that higher education should be free because it is good for the economy (经济). Many graduates clearly do contribute to national wealth, but so do all the businesses that invest (投资) and create jobs. If you believe that the government should pay for higher education because graduates are economically productive, you should also believe that the government should pay part of business costs. Anyone promising to create jobs should receive a gift of capital from the government to invest. Therefore, it is the individual, not the government, who should pay for their university education.

( )68. The underlined word \"them\" in Paragraph 2 refers to

A. taxpayers B. pressing calls C. college graduates D. government resources

( )69. The author thinks that with full government funding

A. teachers are less satisfied B. students are more demanding C. students will become more competent D. teachers will spend less time on teaching

( )70. The author mentions businesses in Paragraph 5 in order to

A. argue against free university education B. call on them to finance students’ studies

C. encourage graduates to go into business D. show their contribution to higher education

Muzak

The next time you go into a bank, a store, or a supermarket, stop and listen. What do you hear? 71 It’s similar to the music you listen to, but it’s not exactly the same. That’s because this music was especially designed to relax you, or to give you extra energy. Sometimes you don’t even realize the music is playing, but you react to the music anyway.

Quiet background music used to be called \"elevator (电梯) music\" because we often heard it in elevators. But lately we hear it in more and more places, and it has a new name \"Muzak\". About one-third of the people in America listen to \"Muzak\" everyday. The music plays for 15 minutes at a time, with short pauses in between. It is always more lively between ten and eleven in the morning, and between three and four in the afternoon, when people are more tired. 72 If you listen to Muzak carefully, you will probably recognize the names of many of the songs. Some musicians or songwriters don’t want their songs to be used as Muzak, but others are happy when their songs are chosen. Why? 73

Music is often played in public places because it is designed to make people feel less lonely when they are in an airport or a hotel. It has been proven that Muzak doeswhat it is designed to do. Tired office workers suddenly have more energy when they hear the pleasant sound of Muzak in the background. 74 Supermarket shoppers buy 38 percent more groceries.

75 . They say it’s boring to hear the same songs all the time. But other people enjoy hearing Muzak in public places. They say it helps them relax and feel calm. One way or another, Muzak affects everyone. Some farmers even say their cows give more milk when they hear Muzak! A. Some people don’t like Muzak. B. The music gives them extra energy. C. Music is playing in the background. D. Factory workers produce 13 percent more. E. Muzak tends to help people understand music better. F. They get as much as $4 million a year if their songs are used. G. Muzak is played in most of the big supermarkets in the world. 第四部分：书面表达(共两节，35分)

第一节情景作文(20分)

假设你是红星中学高二(1)班的学生李华，利用上周末的时间帮助祖父母安排了去北戴河的旅行。请根据以下四幅图的先后顺序，写一篇英文周记，叙述你从准备到送行的全过程。 注意：1．周记的开头已为你写好。 2．词数不少于60。

Last weekend, I helped my grandparents prepare their trip to Beidaihe.

第二节开放作文(15分)请根据下面提示，写一篇短文。词数不少于50。

In your spoken English class, your teacher shows you the following picture. You are asked to describe the picture and explain how you understand it.

2010年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试

英语（北京卷）参考答案

21.【答案】A

【解析】考查非谓语动词。此句可译为：看着同学们的脸，从他们的眼神里我读出了同样的兴奋。― at my classmates’ faces‖是分词短语作伴随状语，此处I和look是主动关系，因此答案选A。 22.【答案】A

【解析】考查动词时态和语态。此句可译为：在美国一些地区的口语中，单词结尾r不发音。由句意可知sound和drop之间时被动关系，故用被动语态，排除B、D两项，C为现在进行时的被动语态，不合语境，因此答案A。 23.【答案】B

【解析】考查情态动词。译为：-早上好，我已经和人事部的史密斯小姐预约过了。早上好，那你肯定是皮特斯小姐了。由句意可知此处表示一种肯定推测，可能性很大，因此答案B。 24.【答案】D

【解析】考查动词的时态。译为：-我还没吃完饭呢。-但是朋友正在等我们呢。由语境可知此处表示正在发生的动作，故用现在进行时。 25.【答案】A

【解析】考查非谓语动词。译为：我想咨询下在昨天《中国日报》上登出的那个职位。由句意可知position和advertise是被动关系，故用过去分词，排除C、D两项，又由句意可知是昨天登出来的，排除B项，动词不定时表示将来的动作。 26.【答案】D

【解析】考查时态。译为：-对不起，我没听清楚。你是说想在9越20号回来吗？-不好意思，我没有表达清楚。我们想在10月20号回来。由句意可知需用现在完成时，即表示过去发生的动作对现在造成的影响。

27.【答案】B

【解析】考查定语从句疑问词的选择。译为：不活跃的或是饮食脂肪含量很高的儿童很容易增加体重。分析句子成分后可知who are not active or___diet is high in fat是定语从句修饰先行词children，表示…的饮食。 28.【答案】A

【解析】考查时态。译为;过了很久我才完全理解他们为我所作的事情。此句主句时态为一般过去时，而他们为我所做的事情发生在我理解之前，故表示过去的过去，因此用过去完成时。

29.【答案】A

【解析】考查介词。译为：不要摘花园里的花行吗？它们是供大家欣赏的。此处表示目的，为了…的意思。 30.【答案】D

【解析】考查连词的用法。译为：一旦决定上哪所大学，学生就应该研究该校的录取程序。由句意可知D符合题意。 31.【答案】C

【解析】考查宾语从句中连接词的用法。译为：我想别人因为我的内在美而喜欢和爱我。分析句子成分可

知 I am inside. 是宾语从句充当介词for的宾语，此处宾语从句缺少表语，用what引导。

32.【答案】B

【解析】考查名词性从句。译为：查尔斯狄更斯喜欢他自己的小说《大卫科波菲尔德》部分原因是因为这本书很大程度上是以他自己生活的为原型。分析句子成分可知 it was rather closely modeled on his own life可知这是表语从句，且此句中不缺少任何句子成分，因此用that连接。 33.【答案】B

【解析】考查名词性从句。译为：有人认为是缺点，可别人认为可能是优点。分析句子成分可知 some people regard as a drawback是主语从句，且次主语从句中动词regard后面缺少宾语，故用what引导。 34.【答案】D

【解析】考查虚拟语气。译为：-天气又热又干燥。-是的，如果下一滴雨的话，现在也许就会好很多！我的蔬菜也就不会枯死了。由句意可知此处是一种虚拟，表示与过去事实相反的假设，因此答案是D。 35.【答案】C

【解析】考查冠词。译为：第一印象是最持久的。毕竟你不会有第二次机会给别人留第一印象了。第一个空a second chance表示再一次，第二个空泛指第一印象。

【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述作者在Mrs.Neidl的鼓励和信任下怎样成功的。 36. 【答案】B 【解析】unpleasant voice and a direct way of speaking和encouraging and inspiring之间构成转折关系，故用yet。

37. 【答案】A 【解析】下句可知她想询问我的意见如何去处理事情。

38. 【答案】C 【解析】handle things意为处理、解决问题，根据I knew nothing about stage design可知她想知道我应该怎样处理舞台设计的问题。

39. 【答案】D 【解析】根据no idea可知作者对于舞台设计一无所知。

40. 【答案】A 【解析】由上文ask for 和she wanted to know可知对她的问题作者渐渐做出了反应。

41. 【答案】D 【解析】上文提到作者对舞台设计没有什么想法，但由于Mrs.Neidl认为作者有自己的看法，所以作者开始形成自己的想法。

42. 【答案】C 【解析】根据she believed in me 可知，reliable与believe相呼应。

43. 【答案】B 【解析】A译为信息，B译为座右铭，C译为谚语，D译为建议。We can always paint over it__这是Mrs.Neidl信奉的，故选B。

44. 【答案】D 【解析】根据常识可知事情起先不是一帆风顺的，最终后来都会成功的。 45. 【答案】D 【解析】A take steps是采取措施，B译为控制，C负责、掌管，D是冒风险，该项和最后一段take chances相呼应。

46. 【答案】A 【解析】根据there was no failing可知只有事情不要不断地得到提到。

47. 【答案】C 【解析】根据下文第一句话可知作者那年成功了，因此他很自信地去创作。 48. 【答案】B 【解析】由上一句achieved success that year可知我在节目中投入的时间和精力而最终被大家认可，A译为介绍，B为认可、识别，C为认出，D为考虑。

49. 【答案】C 【解析】A译为确定，B决定，C意识到，D承认。作者经历了由过去害怕失败到最终成功，所以意识到自己有从事舞台设计的能力。 50. 【答案】A 【解析】with表示原因，因为，由于。

51. 【答案】B 【解析】AD和interest搭配是培养兴趣，但不能和world搭配，故排除。take an interest译为对…感兴趣，也不能和world搭配。Discover指发现原先就存在的东西，根据I hadn’t known可知A正确。

52. 【答案】B 【解析】作者曾经如此害怕失败，关键还在于太在乎别人的想法，care译为在乎，关心，在意。

53. 【答案】D 【解析】由上文I had been so afraid of…可知她教会作者学会冒险尝试，不要害怕。

54. 【答案】A 【解析】由第二段she believed in me 和she trusted me…可知。

55. 【答案】C 【解析】由上下文可知作者那年成功了，而之所以成功在于她对我的鼓励信任，让作者去做些过去认为不能做到的事，故possible可能的符合题意。A是可接近的，B有趣的，D有利的，良好的。

【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文，讲的是狗母亲和它的幼犬们走散后，和新主人到自己原来住的地方，不顾一切跑了进去。

56. 【答案】B【解析】推理判断题。从作者的话what we have do…可知作者因为同情狗而收留了它，尽管当时有很多的不可能。A是震惊的，C是烦恼的，D难过的。 57. 【答案】A【解析】细节理解题。文章的第二段unsettled hardly ate anything ,there was nothing had to do make it happy可知答案是A。

58. 【答案】D【解析】推理判断题。根据文章的第三段和倒数第二段可知，当狗跑到了那个熟悉的路时，就挣脱了作者，不顾一切的跑了。再后来作者看它正在添它的幼犬，可知这个是它原来的家。

59. 【答案】A【解析】本文一开始讲的是狗怎么到来的，后来讲到狗开始慢慢地适应，而到后面降到了当它发现自己的家时，不顾一切的往家跑，所以是按照时间顺序写的。

【语篇解读】本文是一封信，是作者的新编辑给原来的编辑写的一封信，建议编辑应注意职业的自身发展。 60．【答案】C【解析】推理判断题。文章的第五段he wants to be pushed, challenged, coached to new height说明这个记者抱负远大，故选C，有抱负的。A译为乐观的，B想象的，D骄傲的。 61．【答案】D 【解析】推理判断题。从文章中的倒数第三段讲的是这个记者的想法，he longs for…be valuable for your paper,记者要求编辑能够是他的稿件变得更好、更有价值。 62．【答案】A【解析】推理判断题。根据文章的第二段记者把简历和自己的作品给主人公，故可知这封信的作者应该也是个编辑。 63．【答案】C【解析】推理判断题。本文是一封一个编辑给另一个编辑的公开信，告诉他员工为什么会辞职，建议编辑自己本身也应该专业的发展。

【语篇解读】本文讲的是健谈和停顿也是不同国家的习惯和交流方式，故要想不出现尴尬的话，在谈话前必须要知道各国不同的文化差异。 64．【答案】C 【解析】推理判断题。根据文章的第一段befriend, didn’t hold up her end of the conversation complain give her chance to talk.可推知C是正确的。 65．【答案】B 【解析】细节推断题。根据文章第三段最后一句From Latin America or Israel,故该题选B。

66．【答案】C 【解析】推理判断题。本文讲的是健谈和停顿时不同国家的习惯和交流方式，故这个人是否健谈也要看国家的不同了。 67．【答案】D 【解析】词义猜测题。在划线的这一段提到了停顿很长时间对人们生活有很大影响，甚至认为是一种疾病，故后面应该是相反的。

【语篇解读】本篇文章是一篇议论文，大学教育应该是有偿教育，而不是无偿的、免费的教育，并举例说明。 68．【答案】B【解析】词义猜测题。就在划线的前面的there is pressing calls on the source of the government,故后面的them代替的是pressing calls。 69．【答案】D【解析】推理判断题。文章的第二三段讲的是政府资金不足，老师的工资不足，优秀的老师开始偷懒，故答案选D。 70．【答案】A【解析】推理判断题。文章的倒数第二段是作者对提出的观点加以论证。证明的是大学教育是有偿的，而不是免费的。 第二节(共5小题；每小题2分，共10分)

根据短文内容，从短文后的七个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。

【语篇解读】本文介绍了现在流行的一种音乐，即在很多商店、超市或银行等公共场所播放的背景音乐。在讲述它所带来的好处同时也谈到了其缺点。 71．【答案】 C 【解析】根据下文it’s similar to the music you listen to以及最后一句的信息you don’t even realize the music is playing.可知此处选C正确。 72．【答案】 B 【解析】根据上句…when people are more tired可知它在人们劳累时，被播放的尤为频繁，故可推测接下来所讲的即为此种音乐的好处。 73．【答案】 F 【解析】根据上文…but others are happy when their songs are chosen. Why? 可知此处所讲的应该是原因。承接上句故F项如果他们的歌被选中的话一年可以拿到四万美元。 74．【答案】 D 【解析】根据上文tired office workers suddenly have more energy, supermarket shoppers by 38 percent more groceries 可知D项正确。 75．【答案】 A 【解析】根据下句they ay it’s boring to .....可知此处讲解也有人不喜欢这类背景音乐。 【参考范文】

Last weekend, I helped my grandparents prepare their trip to Beidaihe. On Saturday morning, together with my grandparents, I searched the Internet for the train schedule, the weather in Beidaihe, and some hotel information. In the afternoon, I went to the train station and managed to buy two tickets for my grandparents although there was a long queue. After dinner, I packed into the suitcase the things my grandparents need, such as clothes, glasses, an umbrella, and a map. The next morning, I went to the station to see them off. Waving goodbye to them on the platform, I felt happy for them and wished them a safe journey. 【参考范文】

In the picture, between two closely-located buildings grows a big tree. Unlike most trees, this one bends in the middle, struggling all the way up to get more sunshine. The picture reminds me of those who succeed in unfavorable conditions. Faced with difficulties, they never give up but try their best to find a way out. Life can be hard. But if we have the courage and determination, we will finally get the sunshine we want as the tree in the picture does.

2009年高考英语真题试卷

（北京卷）

第一部分 听力理解（共两节，30分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，共7.5分）听下面五段对话。每段对话后有一道小题。从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你将有10秒钟时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话你将听一遍。 （ ）1. How fast can the woman type? A.15 words a minute. B.45 words a minute. C.80 words a minute. （ ）2. Which program does the man like most? A. Sports. B. History. C. News. （ ）3. Which language does Mr. White speak well? A. French. B. Spanish. C. Japanese. （ ）4. What was in the woman’s missing bag?

（ ）5. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a classroom. B. In a library. C. In a bookstore. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，共22.5分）听下面6段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几道小题，从每小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有5秒钟的时间阅读每小题。听完后，每小题将给出5秒钟的做答时间。每段对话或独白你将听两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。 （ ）6. What’s wrong with the man? A. He has headaches. B. He has a runny nose. C. He has a temperature. （ ）7. When did the problem begin? A. Two weeks ago. B. Two months ago. C. Three months ago. 听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。

（ ）8. Why did the woman make the phone call? A. To change her appointment. B. To discuss a business plan. C. To arrange an exhibition. （ ）9. When are they going to meet? A. Wednesday. B. Thursday. C. Friday. 听第8段材料，回答第10至11题。

（ ）10. What event will you take part in if you love to dance? A. River Festival. B. Youth Celebrations. C. Songs of Summer. （ ）11. What is the purpose of the announcement? A. To introduce performers. B. To introduce a program. C. To introduce various countries. 听第9段材料，回答第12至14题。

（ ）12. How much are the double rooms? A. From $180 to $ 240. B. From $ 180 to $270. C. From $270 to $330. （ ）13. What is included in the price? A. Service charge. B. Breakfast. C. Tax. （ ）14. Why did the man make the phone call? A. To ask for an extra bed. B. To check the room rates. C. To change his reservation. 听第10段材料，回答第15至17题。

（ ）15. What are the speakers talking about? A. Picture books. B. Reference books. C. Cookbooks. （ ）16. How much is Worldwide Fish? A.￡12. B.￡15 C.￡17 （ ）17. Which books does the woman decide to buy? A. Something Fishy. B. Worldwide Fish. C. Tasty Fish. 听第11段材料，回答第18至20题。

（ ）18. What did Maria do right after graduation? A. She entered politics. B. She worked as a teacher. C. She worked for her father. （ ）19. Where did Maria set up her first coffee bar? A. London. B. Singapore. C. New York. （ ）20. How many coffee bars does she have now? A. 10. B. 80. C. 85.

第二部分：知识运用（共两节，45分）

第一节、单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，共15分）从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 （ ）21. John plays basketball well, ___his favorite sport is badminton.

A. so B. or C. yet D. for

（ ）22. You may use the room as you like ___ you clean it up afterwards.

A. so far as B. so long as C. in case D.

even if

（ ）23. Scientists have many theories about how the universe ___ into being.

A. came B. was coming C. had come D.

would come

（ ）24. For breakfast he only drinks juice from fresh fruit ___ on his own farm.

A. grown B. being grown C. to be grown D.

to grow

（ ）25. One of the few things you ___ say about English people with certainty is that they talk

a lot about the weather. A. need B. must C. should D.

can

（ ）26. –What do you think of teaching, Bob?

–I find it fun and challenging. It is a job ___ you are doing something serious but

interesting.

A. where B. Which C. When D.

that

（ ）27. The way the guests ___ in the hotel influenced their evaluation of the service.

A. treated B. were treated C. would treat D. would be treated （ ）28. All of them try to use the power of the workstation ___ information in a more effective

way.

A. presenting B. presented C. being presented D.

to present

（ ）29. The wine industry in the area has developed in a special way, ____ little foreign ownership.

A. by B. of C. with D.

from

（ ）30. When I talked with my grandma on the phone, she sounded weak, but by the time we

___ up, her voice had been full of life.

A. were hanging B. had hung C. hung D.

would hang

（ ）31. At first he hated the new job but decided to give himself a few months to see ___ it got any better.

A. when B. how C. why D. if

（ ）32. John was given the same suitcase his father and grandfather ___ with them to school. A. took B. had taken C. were taking D. would take

（ ）33. The biggest whale is ___ blue whale, which grows to be about 29 meters long—the

height of ___ 9-story building.

A. the; the B. a; a C. a; the D.

the; a

（ ）34. ____ twice, the postman refused to deliver our letters unless we changed our dog. A. Being bitten B. Bitten C. Having bitten D. To be bitten

（ ）35. Being a parent is not always easy, and being the parent of a child with special needs

often carries with ___ extra stress.

A. it B. them C. one D. him

第二节 完形填空（共20小题，每小题1.5分，共30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

James’s New Bicycle

James shook his money box again. Nothing! He carefully 36 the coins that lay on the bed. $24.52 was all that he had. The bicycle he wanted was at least $90! 37 on earth was he going to get the 38 of the money?

He knew that his friends all had bicycles. It was 39 to hang around with people when you were the only one without wheels. He thought about what he could do. There was no 40 asking his parents, for he knew they had no money to 41 .

There was only one way to get money, and that was to 42 it. He would have to find a job. 43 who would hire him and what could he do? He decided to ask Mr. Clay for advice, who usually had 44 on most things. ―Well, you can start right here,‖ said Mr. Clay. ―My windows need cleaning and my car needs washing.‖

That was the 45 of James’ odd-job(零工) business. For three months he worked every day after finishing his homework. He was amazed by the 46 of jobs that people found for him to do. He took dogs and babies for walks, cleared out cupboards, and mended books. He lost count of the 47 of cars he washed and windows he cleaned, but the 48 increased and he knew that he would soon have 49 for the bicycle he longed for.

The day 50 came when James counted his money and found $94.32. He 51 no time and went down to the shop to pick up the bicycle he wanted. He rode 52 home, looking forward to showing his new bicycle to his friends. It had been hard 53 for the money, but James knew that he valued his bicycle far more 54 he had bought it with his own money. He had 55 what he thought was impossible, and that was worth even more than the bicycle. （ ）36. A．cleaned B．covered C．counted D ．checked （ ）37. A．How B．Why C．Who D．What （ ）38. A．amount B．part C．sum D．rest （ （ （ （ （ （ （ （ （ （ （ （ （ （ （ （ （ ）39. ）40. ）41. ）42. ）43. ）44. ）45. ）46. ）47. ）48. ）49. ）50. ）51. ）52. ）53. ）54. ）55. A．brave A．point A．split A．borrow A．Or A．decisions A．beginning A．similarity A．brand A．effort A．all A．finally A．gave A．patiently A．applying A．since A．deserved B．hard B．reason B．spend B．earn B．So B．experience B．introduction B．quality B．number B．pressure B．enough B．instantly B．left B．proudly B．asking B．if B．benefited C．smart C．result C．spare C．raise C．For C．opinions C．requirement C．suitability C．size C．money C．much C．normally C．took C．silently C．looking C．than C．achieved D．unfair D．right D．save D．collect D．But D．knowledge D．opening D．variety D．constantly D．trouble D．some D．regularly D．wasted D．tiredly D．working D．though D．learned 第三部分：阅读理解（共20题，每小题2分，共40分）、

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的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。

A

How I Turned to Be Optimistic

I began to grow up that winter night when my parents and I were returning from my aunt's house, and my mother said that we might soon be leaving for America. We were on the bus then. I was crying, and some people on the bus were turning around to look at me. I remember that I could not bear the thought of never hearing again the radio program for school children to which I listened every morning.

I do not remember myself crying for this reason again. In fact, I think I cried very little when I was saying goodbye to my friends and relatives. When we were leaving I thought about all the places I was going to see-the strange and magical places I had known only from books and pictures. The country I was leaving never to come back was hardly in my head then.

The four years that followed taught me the importance of optimism, but the idea did not come to me at once. For the first two years in New York I was really lost—having to study in three schools as a result of family moves. I did not quite know what I was or what I should be. Mother remarried, and things became even more complex for me. Some time passed before my stepfather and I got used to each other. I was often sad, and saw no end to \"the hard times.\"

My responsibilities in the family increased a lot since I knew English better than everyone else at home. I wrote letters, filled out forms, translated at interviews with Immigration officers, took my grandparents to the doctor and translated there, and even discussed telephone bills with company representatives.

From my experiences I have learned one important rule: almost all common troubles eventually go away! Something good is certain to happen in the end when you do not give up, and just wait a little! I believe that my life will turn out all right, even though it will not be that easy. （ ）56.How did the author get to know America? A. From her relatives. B. From her mother.

C. From books and pictures. D. From radio programs.

（ ）57.Upon leaving for America the author felt_______.

A. confused B. excited C. worried D. amazed （ ）58. For the first two years in New York, the author _________. A. often lost her way B. did not think about her future C. studied in three different schools D got on well with her stepfather （ ）59.What can we learn about the author from Paragraph 4?

A. She worked as a translator. B. She attended a lot of job interviews.

C. She paid telephone bills for her family. D She helped her family with her English.

（ ）60.The author believes that______.

A. her future will be free from troubles B. it is difficult to learn to become patient

C. there are more good things than bad things D. good things will happen if one keeps trying

B

Dear Friend,

The recent success of children's books has made the general public aware that there's a huge market out there.

And there's a growing need for new writers trained to create the $3 billion worth of children's books bought each year ... plus stories and articles needed by over 650 publishers 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 down by 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 off

The Institute made the same promise to me that they will make to you, if you show basic writing ability:

You will complete at least one manuscript(手稿) suitable to hand in to a publisher by 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 brochure

We 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, Kristi Holl, Instructor Institute of Children's Literature （ ）61.From the first three paragraphs, we learn that____. A. children's books are usually bestsellers B. publishers are making $3 billion each year C. magazines for teenagers have drawn public attention D. there is a growing need for writers of children's books （ ）62. When finishing the course, you are promised to_______. A. be a successful publisher B. become a confident editor C. finish one work for publication D. get one story or article published

（ ）63. Kristi Holl mentions her experience mainly to________.

A. prove she is a good instructor B. promote the writing program

C. give her advice on course preparation D. show she sold more stories than article

C

How Room Designs Affect Our Work and Feelings

Architects have long had the feeling that the places we live in can affect our thoughts, feelings and behaviors. But now scientists are giving this feeling an empirical(经验的，实证的) basis. They are discovering how to design spaces that promote creativity, keep people focused and lead to relaxation.

Researches show that aspects of the physical environment can influence creativity. In 2007, Joan Meyers-Levy at the University of Minnesota, reported that the height of a room's ceiling affects how people think. Her research indicates that higher ceilings encourage people to think more freely, which may lead them to make more abstract connections. Low ceilings, on the other hand, may inspire a more detailed outlook.

In additions to ceiling height, the view afforded by a building may influence an occupant's ability to concentrate. Nancy Wells and her colleagues at Cornell University found in their study that kids who experienced the greatest increase in greenness as a result of a family move made the most gains on a standard test of attention.

Using nature to improve focus of attention ought to pay off academically, and it seems to, according to a study led by C. Kenneth Tanner, head of the School Design & Planning Laboratory at the University of Georgia. Tanner and his team found that students in classrooms with unblocked views of at least 50 feet outside the window had higher scores on tests of vocabulary, language arts and math than did students whose classrooms primarily overlooked roads and parking lots.

Recent study on room lighting design suggests than dim(暗淡的) light helps people to loosen up. If that is true generally, keeping the light low during dinner or at parties could increase relaxation. Researchers of Harvard Medical School also discovered that furniture with rounded edges could help visitors relax.

So far scientists have focused mainly on public buildings. \"We have a very limited number of studies, so we're almost looking at the problem through a straw(吸管),\" architect David Allison says. \"How do you take answers to very specific questions and make broad, generalized use of them? That's what we're all struggling with.\"

（ ）64.What does Joan Meyers-Levy focus on in her research? A. Light. B. Ceilings. C. Windows. D. Furniture. （ ）65.The passage tells us that________. A. the shape of furniture may affect people's feelings. B. lower ceilings may help improve students' creativity. C. children in a dim classroom may improve their grades. D. students in rooms with unblocked views may feel relaxed

（ ）66. The underlined sentence in the last paragraph probably means that . A. the problem is not approached step by step B. the researches so far have faults in themselves C. the problem is too difficult for researchers to detect D. research in this area is not enough to make generalized patterns （ ）67. Which of the following shows the organization of the passage?

CP: Central Point P: Point SP: Sub-point(次要点) C: Conclusion

D

When students and parents are asked to rate subjects according to their importance, the arts are unavoidably at the bottom of the list. Music is nice, people seem to say, but not important. Too often it is viewed as mere entertainment, but certainly not an education priority(优先). This view

is shortsighted. In fact, music education is beneficial and important for all students.

Music tells us who we are. Because music is an expression of the beings who create it, it reflects their thinking and values, as well ad the social environment it came influence that George Gershwin and other musicians introduced into their music is obviously American because it came from American musical traditions. Music expresses our character and values. It gives us identity as a society.

Music provides a kind of perception(感知)that cannot be acquired any other way. Science can explain how the sun rises and sets. The arts explore the emotive(情感的)meaning of the same phenomenon. We need every possible way to discover and respond to our world for one simple but powerful reason: No one way can get it all.

The arts are forms of thought as powerful in what they communicate as mathematical and scientific symbols. They are ways we human beings ―talk‖ to each other. They are the language of civilization through which we express our fears, our curiosities, our hungers, our discoveries, our hopes. The arts are ways we give form to our ideas and imagination so that they can be shared with others. When we do not give children access to an important way of expressing themselves such as music, we take away from them the meanings that music expresses.

Science and technology do not tell us what it means to be human. The arts do. Music is an important way we express human suffering, celebration, the meaning and value of peace and love.

So music education is far more necessary than people seem to realize. （ ）68. According to Paragraph 1, students

A. regard music as a way of entertainment B. disagree with their parents on education

C. view music as an overlooked subject D. prefer the arts to science

（ ）69. In Paragraph 2, the author uses jazz an example to

A. compare it with rock music B. show music identifies a society C. introduce American musical traditions D. prove music influences people’s lifestyles

（ ）70. According to the passage, the arts and science .

A. approach the world from different angles B. explore different phenomena of the world

C express people’s feelings in different ways D. explain what it means to be human differently

（ ）71. What is the main idea of the passage?

A. Music education deserves more attention. B. Music should be of top education priority.

C. Music is an effective communication tool. D. Music education makes students more imaginative.

E

Camping wild is a wonderful way to experience the natural world and, at its best, it makes little environmental influence. But with increasing numbers of people wanting to escape into the wilderness, it is becoming more and more important to camp unobtrusively(不引人注目地)and leave no mark.

Wild camping is not permitted in many places, particularly in crowded lowland Britain. Wherever you are, find out about organizations responsible for managing wild spaces, and contact them to find out their policy on camping and shelter building. For example, it is fine to camp wild in remote parts of Scotland, but in England you must ask the landowner’s permission, except in national parks.

Camping is about having relaxation, sleeping outdoors, experiencing bad weather, and making do without modern conveniences. A busy, fully-equipped campsite(野营地)seems to go against this, so seek out smaller, more remote places with easy access to open spaces and perhaps beaches. Better still, find a campsite with no road access: walking in makes a real adventure.

Finding the right spot to camp is the first step to guaranteeing a good night’s sleep. Choose a campsite with privacy and minimum influence on others and the environment. Try to use an area where people have obviously camped before rather than creating a new spot. When camping in woodland, avoid standing dead trees, which may fall on a windy night. Avoid animal runs and caves, and possible homes of biting insects. Make sure you have most protection on the windward

side. If you make a fire, do so downwind of your shelter. Always consider what influence you might have on the natural world. Avoid damaging plants. A good campsite is found, not made—changing it should be unnecessary.

（ ）72. You needn’t ask for permission when camping in .

A. national parks in England B. most parts of Scotland C. crowded lowland Britain D. most parts of England

（ ）73.The author thinks that a good campsite is one .

A. with easy access B. used previously C with modern conveniences D far away from beaches

（ ）74. The last paragraph mainly deals with

A. protecting animals B building a campfire C camping in woodland D finding a campsite with privacy

（ ）75. The passage is mainly about

A the protection of campsites B the importance of wild camping C the human influence on campsites D the dos and don’ts of wild camping

第四部分：书面表达（共两节，35分）

第一节、情景作文（20分）

假设你是红星中学高三一班的学生李华，为响应绿化祖国的号召，你班四月十二日去郊区植树，请根据以下四幅图的先后顺序，介绍植树活动的全过程，给某英文杂志的“绿色行动”专栏写一篇以“Green Action in Our Class”为题的英文稿件。注意：词数不少于60

提示词：郊区 suburbs

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第二节 开放作文（15分）

请根据下面提示，写一篇短文，词数不少于50

In your spoken English class, your teacher shows you the following picture. You are asked to describe the picture and explain how you understand it.

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2009年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试

英语（北京卷）参考答案

第一部分：听力理解（共两节，30分）

第一节（共5小题，第小题1.5分 共7.5分）

1.C 2.A 3.B 4.B 5.C

第二节（共15小题，每小题1.5分，共22.5分）

6.A 7.C 8.A 9.C 10.B 11.B 12.C 13.B 14.B 15.C 16.A 17.A 18.B 19A .20.C

第二部分：知识运用（共两节，45分）

一、单项填空（共15小题，每小题1分，共15分）

21.C 22.B 23.A 24.A 25.D 26.A 27.B 28.D 29.C 30.C 31.D 32.B 33.D 34.B 35.A

二、完形填空（共20小题，每小题1.5分，共30分）

36.C 37.A 38.D 39.B 40.A 41.C 42.B 43.D 44.C 45.A 46.D 47.B 48.C 49.B 50.A

51.D 52.B 53.D 54.A 55.C

第三部分：阅读理解（共20小题，每小题2分，共40分）

56.C 57.B 58.C 59.D 60.D 61.D 62.C 63.B 64.B 65.A 66.D 67.C 68.A 69.B 70.A 71.A 72.A 73.B 74.C 75.D

第四部分：书面表达（共两节，35分）

第一节情景作文（20分）

一、内容要点：1、骑车去植树 2、植树 3、安插提示牌4、照相 二、说明：内容要点可用不同方式表达 三、One possible version:

Green Action in Our Class

April 12 is memorable because our class had a meaningful experience on that day. In the morning, we bicycled to the suburbs to plant trees, talking and laughing all the way. Upon arrival, we began to work immediately. Some were digging holes. Some were carrying and planting young trees. Others were watering them. After getting the work done, we put up a board reminding people to protect the trees. Before leaving we took some photos to record our green action. Seeing the lines of trees, we all had a sense of achievement. We feel it’s our duty to protect and beautify our environment.

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What an interesting picture! A Western young man, sitting at a table, is ready to eat a bowl of noodles. He is holding two forks the same way as we Chinese hold chopsticks. He is trying so hard to pick up the noodles that he is sweating a lot. At first glance, I think it’s a bit funny, for we Chinese take for granted that chopsticks are the tools for eating noodles. The man in the picture is trying to copy us. Obviously he is doing it the hard way. Maybe using one fork will do a better job, In my opinion, we don’t need to copy others’ ways of thinking. Sometimes a simpler way of doing things may be a better way.