C. American National Education Standards under Consideration

D. Acceptance of the New Standards in the United States

29. Why is local control of education no longer a good idea today?

A. Because local standards are limited.

B. Because it is required by the federal government.

C. Because America has never had the same school standards throughout the country.

D. Because people today moves among states more often than before.

30. Some people are against the nationa1 education standards because__________

A. the standards may prevent some students gaining excellence

B. they are not yet prepared for the new standards

C. the standards are higher than those of each state

D. they don't want the federal government to train their teachers

31. If a state agrees to accept the national standards, it will probably get ________.

A. more students                 B. financial support from the federal government

C. better textbooks              D. advice on how to improve teaching

D

Most people who move to a foreign country or culture may go through some form of culture shock, and its degree is determined by the differences between cultures, the anxiety to adapt to a new culture and the familiarity with the new culture, etc. If you go, for example, to a culture that is far different from your own, you’re likely to experience culture shock more sharply than those who move to a new culture knowing the language and the custom of it.

It is important to understand and learn how to deal with culture shock if you are to adapt successfully to your new home’s culture. There are four general stages of cultural adjustment, and being aware of them helps you understand that culture shock won’t last long. It is just a process you are going through rather than a constant situation.

The first stage is usually referred to as the “honeymoon’ stage”. Upon arriving in a new environment, you’ll be interested in the new culture, everything will seem thrilling and everyone will seem friendly and helpful. During this stage you are merely taking in these impressions passively.

But it isn’t long before the honeymoon stage gives way to the second stage – “the withdrawal stage”. The excitement you felt before is gone and problems arise. The language is hard to learn, people are unusual and unpredictable, friends are hard to make, and simple things like shopping and going to the bank are challenges. It is at this stage that you are likely to feel anxious and homesick, and you will probably find yourself complaining about the new culture or country. This is the stage called “culture shock”.

At some point, if you can manage it well, you’ll begin the transition into the next stage, “the recovery stage”, in which you’ll feel more confident functioning in the new culture. Customs and traditions are clearer and easier to understand. At this stage, you’ll deal with new challenges with humor rather than anxiety.

32. According to the passage, culture shock can be ________.

A. reduced by learning the language alone        B. dealt with more easily for some people

C. avoided by knowing adjustment stages          D. got rid of by learning just the custom

33. The “honeymoon” stage probably refers to ________.

A. the first month after the wedding              B. the holiday for a newly-married couple

C. the stage of adaptation                              D. the period of excitement

34. Which of the following doesn’t belong to the second stage?

A. Feeling confident.                                   B. Missing family.

C. Becoming upset.                                 D. Making complains.

35. What would be probably discussed in the paragraph that follows?

A. Results of culture shock.                     B. The 4th stage of cultural adjustment.

C. Preparations for a new culture.                 D. Challenges in a new country.

第二节    (共5小题;每小题2分，满分10分)  (注：本题为新课改内容)

根据短文内容，从短文后的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。

Simple ways to get happy

We are not suggesting that you can reach a permanent state called “happiness” and remain there. But there are many ways to turn the path of anxiety, anger, and sadness into a state of happiness. Here are four ideas to get you started.____36_____.

1. Laugh out loud.

Just expecting a happy, funny event can raise levels of pleasure-causing hormones (荷尔蒙) and lower production of stress hormones. Researchers at the University of California tested 16 men who all agreed they thought a certain videotape was funny. Half were told three days in advance they would watch it. ___37___. When they actually watched the video, their levels of stress hormones dropped greatly, while their levels of pleasure-causing hormones rose 27 percent.

2. Do one thing at a time.

Edward Suarez, professor of medical psychology at Duck, found that people who do several things at the same time are more likely to have high blood pressure. ___38___ Instead of talking on the phone while cleaning the kitchen, sit down in a comfortable chair and turn your entire attention over to the conversation.

3. ____39_____

Although relationships help take away stress sometimes you need time to recharge and reflect on your own. Take yourself out to lunch or to a movie, or simply spend an afternoon reading at home, or looking through books in a bookstore.

4. Practice mindfulness

_____40_____ Instead of worrying about your check-up tomorrow while having dinner with your family, focus on the here and now---food, the company, and the conversation.

A. Focus on the present.

B. Spend time alone.

C. Take that finding to heart.

D. Take care of the soul.

E. Find a quiet place near your house and make it your secret getaway.

F. They started experiencing biological changes right away.

G. Choose the ones that work for you.

第三部分    英语知识运用(共两节，满分45分)

第一节    完形填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分，满分30分)

阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)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。

Harris accompanied his friend George to his favorite newsstand. George  41  the man selling the newspapers politely, but he received  42  service. The man never even   43  ，when he requested the late night edition. George politely smiled,   44   the newspaper, which was thrown rudely in his direction，and wished the man a pleasant weekend.

“Does he always  45   you so rudely?” when walking down the street Harris asked. “Yes，unfortunately，he does,” George  46  . “And are you always so kind and friendly to him?” “Yes，I am!” George  47  as they turned a corner. “Why are you so nice when he is so unfriendly to you?”   48   a look of deep thought, George explained, “Because I don’t want him to   49   how I am going to act.”

Then，who decides how you are going to act? Is it the   50   people in your life that determine your 51  ? When we allow our conflicts to control us, we behave   52   getting rid of our difficulties is our only priority (最重要的事).Therefore，it doesn’t really   53   how we treat one another.

For example，we often hear people say “This person is causing me unhappiness right now so I don’t  54   exercising patience, self-control and loving kindness.  55  , I want to let them know how  56   I am as a result of their actions.”

However，they forget that trials (令人伤脑筋的事) will eventually weaken. But the way we handle  57  influence our lives for a long time. Will you only respond to the  58   trials or will you be more   59  about the lasting value of what kind of person you are becoming? Who decides the  60   you will act when the pressure is on?

41. A. greeted  B. paid  C. questioned  D. charged

42. A. financial B. unfriendly C. polite D. illegal

43. A. stayed up B. gave up C. dressed up D. looked up

44. A. selling B. accepting C. requesting D. reading

45. A. treat  B. direct C. affect D. expect

46. A. complained  B. criticized C. replied D. added

47. A. commented  B. guaranteed  C. continued  D. demanded

48. A. At  B. With C. For D. To

49. A. realize  B. decide  C. ignore  D. wonder

50. A. familiar  B. modest C. easygoing D. difficult

51. A. response B. minds C. qualities D. attempt

52. A. even though B. so that C. as if  D. as long as

53. A. matter  B. work C. apply D. stress

54. A. look after B. care about  C. hear of  D. ask for

55. A. Therefore B. Thus C. Besides D. Instead

56. A. angry B. grateful C. ashamed D. surprised

57. A. efforts B. behaviors C. conflicts D. goods

58. A. major B. funny C. temporary D. funny

59. A. excited  B. curious C. particular D. concerned

60. A. reason B. time C. place D. way

第Ⅱ卷(共50分)

注意事项：

用0.5 毫米黑色笔迹的签字笔将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。

第二节 (共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)  (注：本题为新课改内容)

阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(不多于3个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

There are moments in life 61.________ you miss someone so much that you just want to pick them from your dreams and hug them for real!

When the door of happiness closes, 62.________ opens, but often we look so long at the closed door 63.________we don't see the one which has been opened for us.

Don't go for looks; they can deceive(欺骗). Don't go for wealth; even that fades away. Go for someone that makes you smile because it takes only a smile to make a dark day seem bright.

Dream what you want to dream; go where you want to go; be 64.________ you want to be.

The 65.________ (happy) people don't 66.__________(necessary) have the best of everything; they just make the most of everything that 67.________(come) along their way. The brightest future will always be based 68. ______ a 69._________ (forget) past.

When you were born, you were crying and everyone 70.________you was smiling.

Live your life so that when you die, you're the one who is smiling and everyone around you is crying.

第四部分    写作(共两节;满分35分)

第一节  短文改错(共10小题;每小题1分，满分10分)    (注：本题为新课改内容)

假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有 10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用()划掉。

修改：在错的词下画一横线(___)，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词;

2.只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。

I asked Jack, a friend of mine, what has happened to him that night. He said that he had just got into bed on about half past eleven when the floor began to shake under him. The bed was also started shaking. He jumped out of his bed rapid and wanted to turn the light on. But the floor was shaking such violently that he could hardly reach the lamp. It seemed to take him long time to get to it and turned it on. Then he went to look out of the window. He saw that the houses on the other side of the street was also shaking. Then he knew that was happening—an earthquake! He quickly put on his clothes and ran out into the street to wait for until it was safe to go back inside.

笫二节    书面表达(满分25分)

假如你是学生会主席，四位澳大利亚学生应邀来参加你们为期一周的学习交流活动，现活动已结束，他们即将回国，请你代表全校师生为他们致欢送词。内容包括：

1) 肯定这次活动的重要性 2) 怀念与他们相处的快乐时光 3) 表达对他们的感激和希望。

注意：①开头已经给出，不计入总词数; ②字数120左右; ③适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear teachers and friends:

It’s my great honor to___________.

桂林市十八中学12级高三第二次月考英语答案

听力

1-5  BCACC     6-10 AACBB    11-15 ACCBA      16-20  BCABB

阅读

21-23   ADC    24-27   ADCB    28-31  CDAB     32-35   BDAB

七选五

36- 40   GFCBA

完型填空

41-45  ABDBA    46-50   CCBBD     51-55  ACABD    56- 60  ACCDD

语法填空

61. when       62. another       63. that        64. what       65. happiest

66. necessarily  67. comes        68. on         69. forgotten    70. around

短文改错

1. has—had;    2. on –at ;      3. 去掉was;   4. rapid- rapidly ;   5.  such – so;

6. long前加a;  7. turned- turn ;  8. was- were;   9. that – what ;    10. 去掉for.

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