2012年高考英语模拟试卷2012年高考英语模拟试卷第三部分：阅读理解（共两节，40分）AThe pupils of the remote Beau-Roc primary school in Haiti are chantingOne of them plays a guitar made from an empty oil tinTheir headmistress, Emile Jean-Noel, is one of the few women school headteachers in the countryToday, over 70% of Haitian population live without proper food, water, schools, or housing To reduce the hunger that prevents learning and to encourage parents to send their children to school, meals are provided by the World Food ProgrammeWe are so cut off that we have many difficulties, comments Emile, adding that finding chalk, school books and other materials is practically impossibleEmile tries to encourage people around her to make use of available resourcesHer efforts are bearing fruitOne of her successes was convincing local women to contribute to their children s schooling and increase their income by selling embroidery（ 刺绣） and other handicraftsRecent political instability has meant that the country has not invested （投资） in education for ten yearsOnly 44% of children go to school and less than half of them finish primary school. Less than a third of these children go on to secondary schoolIn rural areas it is not rare to find 17 and 18 year olds in primary school- Beau-Roc has only 4 teachers for 260 pupilsEmile works constantly to improve her pupils environmentUnder her direction, a local worker is now constructing a store house for the food delivered regularly by the WFPNot only is Emile s salary small, but she receives it irregularlyFor her, transport is a real headacheShe lives five kilometers away and has to take the tap tap, a privately-owned bus, costing more than she can affordThe decision to be a rural teacher in Haiti should not be taken lightly , Emile comments With all the sacrifices and risks it requires, only those who are really cut out for teaching should do it However, Emile loves her jobI always feel at home with the children and, because the parents understand what Im doing, I try to give my best56Which of the following is extremely difficult for Beau-Roc primary school?ATeaching the women how to make embroidery and other handicraftsBPersuading local women to care about their children s educationCEncouraging people around to use those available resourcesDFinding chalk, school books and other materials57The many figures in Paragraph 4 indicate _Apoor investment in Haitian education Bpolitical instability in HaitiCchallenges in Emile s life DEmile s constant efforts58In the last paragraph, those who are really cut out for teaching refer to people who are _Adismissed from teaching Bunfamiliar with teachingCqualified for teaching Dcautious about teaching59What topic is presented in this passage?AHardship for teachers BDevotion to educationCPolitics and children DLove and beautyBAnimazing Animation ContestAnimazing is proud to announce its second animation （动画片） contest to introduce new animation talents to the worldContest entries （参赛作品） will be shown at the West Coast Animation Exhibition from September 20The exhibition will last for a weekWinners will be determined by a group of Animation Industry experts who will review every entryThe result will be announced on September 28 , 2011, when the awards ceremony will be held at the world - famous Egyptian Theatre, in HollywoodWe are also planning to have a number of programs leading up to September 28, so hopefully this second year will be a Week of Animated ShortsCash prizes ranging from $500 to $5,000 will be awarded, as well as giveaways such as animation software packages, resort trips and computer equipmentPlease review these guidelines before sending your entry in:1There are no restrictions on animation technique, no age limits or education requirementsAll animated films must be more than one minute long2All entries must be original and have received no major award before submitting to Ani - mazingBoth computer and hand animation is accepted3Keep in mind that your animation will be viewed by an all - ages audience.Animazing reserves the right to reject entries containing inappropriate subject matter4More than one entries is allowed, however, all entries must be the work of nonprofessionalsTime limits may prevent us from exhibiting all of the entries received, so please choose one animation to be your primary entry5All entries must be handed in by July 30If you have trouble making this deadline, contact us and we will consider extending the deadline for you6Please send a copy of your animation, not the originalWe will not be able to return media to you7Your entry MUST include your name, age, educational background, contact information, and length of the animation60Why will the animation co