高考考前冲刺天英语训练卷含答案解析.doc

2016年考前冲刺30天英语训练卷（1）（解析版）第一部分听力(共两节, 满分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, 并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后, 你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。例:How much is the shirt?A. 19. 15B. 9. 18C. 9. 15答案是C。1. Whats the weather like now?2. Where are the two speakers?A. In a hotel. B. In a bar. C. At home. 3. Why does the girl hurry home?A. To join in a group discussion. B. To get something important. C. To have a quick meal. 4. What is the woman going to do?A. Have a meeting. B. Get her son home. C. Go to the office. 5. When does the man leave?A. Next Wednesday. B. Next Friday. C. This Sunday. 第二节(共15小题; 每小题1. 5分, 满分22. 5分)听下面5段对话或独白, 每段对话或独白后有几个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项, 并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前, 你将有时间阅读各个小题, 每小题5秒钟; 听完后, 各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料, 回答第6、7题。6. What does the man want to be in the future?A. A lawyer. B. A teacher. C. A businessman. 7. What do we know about the man?A. Hes a middle school student. B. Hes now studying business. C. Hes a man of wide interests. 听第7段材料, 回答第8、9题。8. Where is the womans birthplace?A. America. B. Britain. C. Argentina. 9. Why did the woman go to Argentina three years ago?A. To report events. B. To visit her relatives. C. To go sightseeing. 听第8段材料, 回答第10至12题。10. What is the relationship between the speakers?A. Host and guest. B. Husband and wife. C. Guide and tourist. 11. How long is the speakers trip?A. Two days. B. Five days. C. Seven days. 12. What will the speakers visit tomorrow?A. A museum. B. A church. C. A tower. 听第9段材料, 回答第13至16题。13. Where is the woman?A. At a hotel. B. At home. C. At a jewellery shop. 14. What does the woman think of the mans suggestions?A. Useless. B. Practical. C. Acceptable. 15. What do we know about the necklace?A. It is under a table. B. It is borrowed from Lisa. C. It is found by a hotel clerk. 16. What will the woman do next?A. Go to a party. B. Return to the hotel. C. Make a telephone call. 听第10段材料, 回答第17至20题。17. What is the speaker mainly talking about?A. Entertainment activities. B. Sports competitions. C. TV programmes. 18. What time is it now?A. 8:20 am. B. 8:40 am. C. 9:00 am. 19. Whats the weather like today?A. Cloudy. B. Rainy. C. Sunny. 20. What do we know about the movie?A. It needs no tickets. B. It is in the Ships Gym. C. It is on at 9:00 pm. 第二部分阅读理解(共两节, 满分40分)第一节(共15小题; 每小题2分, 满分30分)阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中, 选出最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AFirst lady Michelle Obama turns 50 on Friday, Jan. 17, 2014. Michelle Obama has spent the first half-century of her life breaking barriers and checking off a series of firsts. Now, as she reaches her milestone birthday Friday, the nation will be watching to see in what other areas she will leave her mark. Five years after moving into the White House, and without a re-election campaign to worry about, she has more room to relax in her role and, political watchers say, possibly become more vocal(声音的) on political issues in the three years left in office. So far, critics have complained about Michelles silence on issues where they expected to hear her voice: Last year, at the start of her husbands second term, she disappointed advocates for tighter gun-control measures after she failed to push harder on the issue in response to the massacre(残杀) at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn. She also disappointed some feminists(女权主义者) who wanted her to defend their causes instead of falling back on her self-described role as the nations “mom-in-chief”. Nor did she handle racial issues during her second term, as some had expected. “The most important thing to remember is, whether you are black, white or Hispanic, youre the first lady and the president of all the people in the United States. Thats a huge melting pot, so to reinforce(强化) that shes African American over anything else would not be wise, ”said Anita McBride, who directs programming and national conferences on the legacies(遗产) of Americas first ladies and their historical influence at American University. Valerie Jarrett, a top White House adviser and a close friend of the Obamas, said the first lady doesnt want to “spread herself too thin”. “She really wants to have a maximum impact and to do that in fewer areas, ” Jarrett told the Associated Press. “That, ” she said, “is better than trying to take on every single possible cause. ”But Robert Watson, a Lynn University professor, said he expects Obama to “go a little harder at issues” over the next several years. “Second-term first ladies usually feel more at ease to speak more forcefully about issues close to their heart, ” he said. Myra Gutin, a Ryder University communications professor and frequent lecturer on first ladies, said she expects Obama to continue making both of them a priority in her remaining years in the White House, given their success. Michelle launched the “ Lets Move” campaign in 2010. It in particular has gained widespread support, ranging from the National Football League to the Sesame Street franchise(特许), which even gave permission to the produce industry to use its licensed characters for free on fruits and vegetables. “Theres no such thing as a traditional first lady, not anymore in this technology-filled world. Is Mrs Obama cutting edge? Is she an activist? No. As first ladies go, I think shes been politically careful because she does not want there to be a major flare-up that would require her husband to use his political capital to clean up, ” she said. “But shes not exactly just sitting in the White House pouring tea and having receptions, either. ”21. Critics were disappointed with Michelle because . A. she didnt put gun-control measures into effectB. she failed some feminists to stand out to be a career womanC. she didnt solve some racial problemsD. she failed to voice her opinion on some issues22. According to the professors or advisers, which of the following statements is NOT true?A. Its not wise to reinforce Michelle is African American over anything else. B. Its better for Michelle to have a maximum impact than to take on every possible cause. C. Its expected for Michelle to go a little harder at issues. D. Its a tradition for first ladies to stay out of political issues. 23. What does the underlined phrase “spread herself too thin” in Paragraph 6 mean?A. Try to do a lot of work at the same time. B. Get very tired. C. Try to improve physical fitness. D. Move herself away from others. 24. In Paragraph 9, the campaign “Lets Move” might be aiming to help people . a. gain widespread supportb. become more physically activec. have access to healthier foodsd. raise awareness about gun controlA. a, cB. a, bC. b, cD. c, dBHow do you design a pay plan that motivates people to do their best work? A new study by three Harvard researchers suggests a novel answer: Shortly after you hire new workers, give them a raise. “Previous research has shown that paying people more than they expect may elicit reciprocity(相互作用) in the form of greater productivity, ” notes Deepak Malhotra, a Harvard business-administration professor who worked on the study. What he and his colleagues found, however, was that the connection between more pay and extra effort depends on presenting the increase “as a giftthat is, as something youve chosen to do purely as a nice gesture, with no strings attached”. Malhotra and his team studied 267 people hired by oDesk, a global online network of freelancers, to do a one-time data-entry project for four hours. All of the new hires were people in developing countries, for whom hourly wages of $3 and $4 were higher than what they had been making in previous jobs. The researchers split the group up into three equal parts. One group was told they would earn $3 an hour. A second group was initially hired at $3 an hour but, before they started working, they got a surprise: The budget for the project had expanded unexpectedly, they were told, and they would now be paid $4 an hour. The third group was offered $4 an hour from the start and given no increase. Even though the second and third groups were eventually paid the same amount, the second group worked harder and produced moreabout 20% morethan either of the other two. People in the second group also showed the most stamina, maintaining their focus all the way through the assigned task and performing especially well toward the end of the four hours. Interestingly, the more experienced employees in the high-performing group were the most productive of all, apparently because their previous work experience led them to appreciate the rarity of an unexpected raise. Contrary to conventional wisdom, Malhotra points out that higher pay, in and of itself, didnt promote productivity: People who made $4 an hour from the beginning worked no harder than those who were hired at $3 and were then paid $3. To get the most impact from their pay plans, he adds, companies might consider not only what to pay new hires, but when to pay it. “The key thing is how you present (the reason for an increase), ” he says. Doling out extra money could promote productivity most “if you make it clear that the pay raise is something youre choosing to do just because you can. Our theory is that people will reciprocate. If you do something nice, theyll do something nice back. ”25. Which of the following is TRUE about the research?A. None of the participants earned more than $4 an hour in previous jobs. B. 89 of the participants got a $1 wage raise for their high productivity. C. It was so important that the budget for it was increased in the process. D. Stamina shown in it was positively related to the amount of money paid. 26. What does the underlined word “stamina” most probably mean?A. The quality of being intelligent or clever. B. The quality of doing something difficult or dangerous. C. The physical or mental energy needed to do a tiring activity for a long time. D. A particular method of doing an activity, usually involving practical skills. 27. Why did the second group produce more than the other two groups?A. Because they thought they were better paid than the other groups. B. Because they were experienced employees from developing countries. C. Because an unexpected raise reminded them of their previous work. D. Because they felt they were nicely treated and tried best to repay it. 28. What can we infer from this passage?A. No pains, no gains. B. It matters not what we give but how. C. Honesty is the best policy. D. Actions speak louder than words. CTECH gadgets can bring great fun to our days as well as making life easier. Below are some cool gadgets released in 2013. The Minx Go is a portable wireless speaker good for any age in any room of the house. Its an amazing sounding desktop speaker, which uses Bluetooth to broadcast your audio from any Bluetooth-enabled device. The set-up takes seconds; just press the power button once to turn it on and a second time to activate(启动) the Bluetooth set-up. You can connect up to eight devices at once and youll get 18 hours of music before the speaker needs a charge or, if you leave it in one place all the time, you can just use the included power cord. For someone with a friendand a movieSimple, cool, wireless and reasonably priced are the HMDX Audio HX-P610BK JAM Fusion Bluetooth Stereo(立体声的) Headphones. What makes them unique is if you have two pairs of them, you can connect them both to listen to the same music source wirelessly via Bluetooth. They have a built-in microphone for hands-free calls and a rechargeable battery that lets the music play for six hours before a charge is needed. For the oversharerThe MeCam is a wearable hands-free video camera that comes in 4GB, 8GB and 16GB capacities. It measures just short of 2-inches around and has built-in LED infrared(红外线的) technology, which enables it to be used in still or video modes in low light or daytime. All control buttons are on the side; the rechargeable battery is good for about 80 minutes of use; video is taken at 720P or still images at 5 megapixels(百万像素). For the constant travelerGo with one SmallHands or TwoHands with the Felix smartphone and tablet stands. The SmallHands is a portable stand good for holding smartphones in horizontal(水平的) or portrait positions. For bigger tablets, the TwoHands will also hold them hands-free in both positions. Both stands are available in six different colors. For the studentPK Paris has a new USB 2. 0 key ring flash drive built into a carabineer so it can be clipped(别住) or unclipped to almost anything, including tunnel-equipped ear lobes(耳垂). The Klip weighs just 0. 529 ounce and is stainless steel, making it durable(耐用的) in any weather. The pin and spring have been company tested to be opened up to 10, 000 times. For the perennial(长久的) entertainerThe ThinkGeek Radioactive Elements Glowing Coasters are a set of four 3. 75-inch squares; each glows in a different color(green, red, purple and yellow) when you place your drink on it. A small replaceable battery comes in each, good for about 4. 5 hours of constant use. 29. According to the passage, the battery of cannot be charged. A. the Minx GoB. the HMDX Audio HX-P610BK JAM Fusion Bluetooth Stereo HeadphonesC. the MeCamD. the ThinkGeek Radioactive Elements Glowing Coasters30. The best subtitle for the Minx Go should be “”. A. For the speakerB. For young and oldC. For the music loverD. For the fashion seeker31. What can we learn from the passage?A. In order to use the Minx Go, you have to connect eight devices. B. Built-in LED infrared technology makes the MeCam convenient to carry. C. The Klip can glow in a different color in any weather. D. Both SmallHands and TwoHands are stands used to hold tablets in different positions. DIf you bought some candy months ago but never ate it, how can you tell whether it is still safe to eat? The easiest way is to check the “use-by date” printed on the wrapper. If that date has already passed, youre likely to throw the candy away. But is that really necessary?According to a new report from the US Natural Resources Defense Council(NRDC), tons of food is wasted each year, largely because people dont fully understand what expiration dates, or “use-by dates”, actually mean. Food dating was introduced in the 1970s because consumers wanted more information about the things that they were eating. When they first showed up, use-by dates were only supposed to indicate freshness because producers wanted their products to be tasted in their best conditions. But the truth is that these dates arent related to the risk of food poisoning or food-born illness, according to Time News. However, most customers misinterpreted use-by dates and related them to the safety of the food, and they still largely do now. Eggs, for example, can still be eaten three to five weeks after purchase even though the use-by date is much earlier. When their use-by dates pass, strawberry-flavored drinks may lose their red color and biscuits may lose their crunch(嘎吱嘎吱的声音), but they are not harmful. “Its a confusing subject, the difference between food quality and food safety, ” said Jena Roberts, vice president of National Food Lab, a US food testing company. “Even in the food industry I have colleagues who get confused. ”This is why scientists are calling for a standard explanation to be printed following the use-by dates. “We want this to be clearly communicated so consumers are not misunderstanding the date and contributing to a lot of waste, ” said Dana Ganders, a staff scientist with the NRDC. But this wont be a mistake that is easy to correct since people have believed it for so long. Another problem is that the quality levels of different foods change differentlysome are still safe to eat long after their use-by date while others are not. As a result, food industry officials are now thinking of changing the use-by date to a date indicating when food is most likely to go bad. 32. The use-by date was first intended to . A. tell the freshness of foodB. show the safety of foodC. give a warning of food poisoningD. indicate the relation between food and illness33. The underlined word “misinterpreted” in Paragraph 4 probably means “”.A. made guesses aboutB. formed a wrong idea aboutC. made wrong use ofD. took no notice of34. Which of the following is TRUE?A. Most customers understand what use-by dates mean. B. “Use-by dates” have existed for more than 50 years. C. Biscuits cant be eaten when not as crunchy as they were bought. D. Even after their use-by dates pass, some foods are still safe to eat. 35. Scientists are calling for a standard explanation to be printed together with the use-by dates because. A. use-by dates are not helpful or reliableB. more consumers get worried about food safetyC. most consumers often misunderstand use-by datesD. the quality level of different foods changes differently第二节(共5小题; 每小题2分, 满分10分)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。Although problems are a part of our lives, it certainly doesnt mean that we let them rule our lives forever. One day or the other, youll have to stand up and sayproblem, I dont want you in my life. 36 Problems with friends, parents, girlfriends, husbands, and childrenthe list goes on. Apart from these, the inner conflicts within ourselves work, too. These keep adding to our problems. Problems come in different shapes, colors and feelings. But good news is that all problems can be dealt with. Now read on to know how to solve your problems. Talk about your problems. What most of us think is that our pr