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2015,5,13如东高级中学20142015学年度第二学期 考前冲刺练习二 (难度)口 命题人 袁亚娟 陈建苏 郭小敏 审核人 花海燕 第卷（选择题 共85分）第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节 （共5小题；每小题1分，满分7. 5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，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。1. What does the woman plan to do?A. Stay at school. B. Visit her family. C. Go camping.2. Whats the topic of the conversation?A. A ship. B. A movie. C. A joke. 3. Why cant the speakers go on the trip?A. The mans uncle died. B. The man got sick.C. The woman has to attend a meeting.4. What does the man mean?A. Benjamin is very honest. B. Benjamin often breaks his words. C. Benjamin is serious about his work.5. What is the relationship between the speakers?A. Classmates. B. Colleagues. C. Teacher and student.第二节 （共15小题；每小题1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 did the speakers eat when they were young?A. Very healthy bread. B. Bread made with only few ingredients. C. Bread with a lot of artificial things in it.7. What does the man want to make?A. A whole loaf of bread.B. A pizza. C. A sandwich.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. Where did the man grow up?A. In a city. B. In a small town. C. In the countryside.9. What do the speakers see in the street?A. Kids playing football. B. Nice shops. C. A lot of trash.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. When did the man become a vegetarian?A. At age 10. B. At age 12. C. At age 20.11. What animals did the mans friends have?A. Horses. B. Pigs. C. Sheep.12. What made the man decide to eat differently?A. He read about being a vegetarian. B. He saw a chicken being killed.C. He didnt like his mothers cooking.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What kind of food does the man want to eat?A. Thai. B. Italian. C. Indian.14. What does the woman suggest first?A. Going to a big city to find the right spices. B. Looking around the local market.C. The man should learn how to cook the food himself.15. Where do the speakers live?A. In Australia. B. In America. C. In England.16. Who may the woman ask for help? A. The mans brother.B. The mans uncle.C. Her mother.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. Which word can be used to describe the New York subway?A. Old. B. Boring.C. Slow.18. Why did Rosie Ruiz get on the subway?A. She was tired of running. B. She wanted to go home. C. She wanted to win a race.19. What happened in the 1960s?A. The trains ran much faster. B. The subway became dangerous.C. The trains started running underground.20. What do people like most about the subway, according to the speaker?A. The feeling of traveling in a fast train underground. B. The adventure of exploring the tunnels. C. Standing at the window and watching the lights.第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分35分）第一节 单项填空（共15题；每小题1分，满分15分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳答案, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。21. Things arent going too well financially, sir.You mean were _ soon?A. in the green B. in the blue C. in the red D. in the yellow22. Children labeled “slow” by IQ tests may end up believing that they are doomed to learn slowly, _ they could progress more rapidly.A. now that B. even though C. so that D. as long as23. People who dont get sufficient sleep are actually sending a(n) _ to severe problems in their life. A. warningB. solution C. invitation D. explanation24. Why didnt you buy that machine? I think you need it. Its too expensive. Last time I went to see it, its price _ up by more than 10 percent. A. had gone B. has gone C. was going D. would be going25. “My darling girl. You and your husband _ have this part of my kingdom with all its rivers and forests and mountains.” said King Lear. A. would B. can C. must D. shall26. According to the survey, shortage of investment was a major factor _ economic development. A. taking back B. holding back C. cutting back D. turning back27. Just as Oprah Winfrey says, _ thankful for what you have and youll end up having more. A. be B. being C. to be D. having been28. The International Monetary Fund has received both criticism and _ for its efforts to promote financial stability, prevent crises, facilitate trade, and reduce poverty. A. worship B. credit C. argument D. privilege 29. Personally speaking, Chinese parents should encourage children more, getting their confidence to _.A. pick up B. turn up C. build up D. take up 30. The Adulthood Ceremony was held in the school lecture hall _ seats approximately 500 students. A. where B. whose C. when D. which31. Did your son go to the dentists to have his bad tooth pulled out?Yes, though _. A. contentedly B. reluctantly C. earnestly D. controversially32. They should have informed you of the result of the competition by the time it was eventually given out, _?A. havent they B. didnt they C. shouldnt they D. hadnt they33. The talks on Irans nuclear issue have entered a _ final stage when all parties involved are trying to strike a comprehensive deal.A. concrete B. crucial C. consistent D. contrary34. With the 2022 World Cup final in Qatar _ on December 18, the public fixed sights on the Arab nation, causing the concern of the intense summer heat.A. taking place B. having taken place C. to take place D. to have taken place35. Johnson insists on buying the house, even though his parents have pointed out several serious problems of the structure. _. A. Nothing is impossible for a willing heart B. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush C. A wise man changes his mind, a fool never will D. A little knowledge is a dangerous thing第二节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）请认真阅读下面各题，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。Youth sports teach kids to develop a winning state of mind as well as the ability to become team leaders. Although having 36 is a major part of athletics, the only purpose of sports is to compete and create the 37 mentality (心态) people need in sports. 38 have the extremely hard task of getting their young athletes to learn how to play the sport and become disciplined, and ready to play the sport to the best of their ability. 39 , I was at my younger brothers baseball game the other night and his team was 40 by five runs in the last part of the game. While most teams in this situation would be desperately trying to regain their 41 for bravery and will to fight, his team just seemed to slowly walk around, 42 sunflower seeds, and laugh at jokes made by teammates. I asked my brother after the game why everybody was so 43 about the loss and he said it was because some kids mom brought really good snacks.Some parents have a 44 with coaches shouting at their child, as they hold the view that if a child makes a mistake, it is the coachs 45 to correct the problem. When parents get involved in telling the coach how to 46 the team, problems 47 . Some parents feel if they pay their money, they should have an equal 48 on how to coach the team. In order to have a successful learning experience, the coach needs to feel like he can control his team and 49 the parents from having the last say. Without that, the coach feels as if he needs to 50 the parents by giving more playing time to their kids who actually dont 51 it.With youth sport programs becoming less competitive, club teams are on the 52 . More teens can get an easier access to them. Club teams 53 more of what high school and junior high coaches are looking for, the competitive edge that is absolutely necessary in 54 . While having fun is important, skills and a 55 mentality is worth more in the world of sports.36. A. fun B. dignity C. courage D. patience37. A. social B. competitive C. healthy D. responsible38. A. Coaches B. Parents C. Experts D. Headmasters39. A. As a resultB. In addition C. For example D. On the contrary40. A. up B. below C. above D. down41. A. scores B. goals C. spirits D. dreams42. A. chew B. spit C. count D. swallow43. A. worried B. happy C. serious D. casual44. A. joke B. problem C. contact D. compromise45. A. duty B. experience C. awareness D. turn46. A. dismiss B. unite C. handle D. assess47. A. stand out B. break out C. work out D. come out48. A. say B. guidance C. response D. reward49. A. protect B. defend C. excuse D. discourage50. A. assist B. motivate C. please D. blame51. A. want B. deserve C. value D. appreciate52. A. way B. decline C. go D. rise53. A. offer B. require C. seek D. preserve54. A. academics B. sports C. exams D. competitions55. A. risking B. controlling C. winning D. cooperating第三部分 阅读理解（共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分）A (425 words)When introducing American universities, some of the first institutions to mention are the Ivy League schools. Originally, the Ivy League was an athletic conference made up of 8 private institutes of higher learning in northeastern United States. However, as time went on, these schools also became known for their excellence in academics besides athletics. Until now, these 8 schools have been recognized as some of the best colleges and universities in the United States. Harvard University is a private institution located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The university includes a number of graduate and professional schools, as well as a college for undergraduates. In 2012, Harvard ranked number one in US News ranking of national universities again. Founded in 1636, Harvard is the oldest institute of higher education in the United States. It can be said that first there was Harvard, then the United States of America. Also, Harvards library contains the oldest collection of books in the United States as well as the largest private collection in the world. Harvard has also been described by Forbes Magazine as one of the “billionaire universities” as of their recent list of 469 billionaires, 50 received a degree from Harvard.Harvard College (the institute for undergraduate students) is one of the most famous schools in the United States. It offers over 40 undergraduate fields of study, including astrophysics, mathematics, neurobiology(神经生物学), etc. And the financial aid program there is amazing. Even though the tuition is about 37,576, and there are other expenses throughout the year, about 70% of undergraduate students received financial aid. Out of those students, over 90% of them had their full need met. And the policies for international students are the same for U.S. citizens.Harvard College is very selective, as it only admits about 6% of their applicants. For admission into Harvard College, it is required that students take the SAT or the ACT, as well as 2 SAT Subject Tests. Harvard will also look at other factors during admission such as your application essay, high school transcript, recommendations, and most importantly, your character and personal qualities.56. What are the Ivy League schools famous for? A. Athletics and location. B. Academics and history. C. Financial aid and training. D. Athletics and academics. 57. Why is Harvard called one of the “billionaire universities”? A. Because people can get a lot of money from Harvard. B. Because there are 50 billionaires in Harvard. C. Because nearly one ninth of the billionaires once studied in Harvard. D. Because 469 billionaires sponsor Harvard.B (722 words)Everybody cheats. Whether its the taxi driver who tricks a visitor and takes them the long way round, or the shop assistant who doesnt give the correct change, or the police officer who accepts a bribe (贿赂) everybodys at it. Cheats in the nest include the scientist whose research was based on fake data, the game show competitors who worked with a friend in the audience or win a million pounds, and the doctor who made up his qualifications and wasnt really a doctor at all. Everybody cheats; nobodys playing the game. Is cheating acceptable, a natural way of surviving and being successful? Or is it something that should be frowned on, and young people discouraged from doing? If its the latter how can we explain to children why so many bend the rules?Take sport for example. The World Cup was filled with cheating. Whether diving, pretending to be hurt or denying a handball, footballers will do anything for a free kick or a penalty shot. France striker Henry denied cheating to win the free kick which led to his sides second goal in their 3 1 victory over Spain. Many footballers, however, are often putting it on. Whatever the nationality theres one common ploy: the player rolls over holding their leg, ankle or head seeming to be in great pain. As a result a yellow card and / or free kick is given for the foul and then, a few seconds later, the player is up and about as if nothing had happened! The ref (裁判) may be taken in by it but youngsters watching the game arent. They also see their heroes getting away with it.Of course its not just football. In 1998 the Tour de France, the worlds greatest cycling event, was hit by a drug taking scandal (丑闻). The 40 bottles of forbidden drugs found with the Fustian team caused a massive investigation that almost caused the Tour to be abandoned. One rider, Veronique, was banned for 9 months. He claimed: “You have cheats in sport, just as you do in business there will always be people trying to take a short cut. At least were not turning a blind eye to the problem, which other sports are.”Is it all unavoidable? Theres huge pressure on all athletes to perform for their fans and for their sponsors. Its success, money and power that rule professional sport rather than an honest attempt to do the best one can.Meanwhile companies around the world are losing billions of dollars to fake products. From cut price CDs and DVDs to sportswear, cheap fake products are everywhere. It has become socially acceptable to buy fake Gucci bags and illegal copies of films. If parents are doing this, their children will follow. So perhaps its not surprising that around the world more pupils than ever are caught cheating during exams. In one case missing exam papers were put up for sale on the Internet. In another, widespread cheating took place by pupils using their mobile phones to receive tested answers. They blame the pressure put on them to do well in exams. It doesnt help that their role models are also cheats. Surely we cant complain when were setting such a bad example. 58. The phrase “be frowned on” (Paragraph 2) most probably means .A. to be disapproved ofB. to be pushed forwardC. to be taken the place ofD. to be stuck with59. The writers purpose for writing this passage is to .A. explain why people in almost every field cheatB. complain about cheats in school educationC. persuade young people not to cheat in examsD. blame the society for tolerating cheats60. The writer mentions the example of the World Cup in Paragraph 2 in order to .A. show cheating is a common phenomenon nowadaysB. discuss the relationship between sport and cheatingC. explore the nature of cheating in important eventsD. warn coaches and athletes of the danger of cheating61. Which of the following is the main idea of the passage?A. Exams are not a good way of testing children.B. Children are natural cheats.C. If adults cheat, children will cheat too.D. Everyone including children cheats.C (741 words)Six people have kept themselves inside a white dome in Hawaii to have an eight-month test of how their mental health might experience during a mission to Mars.The NASA-funded project involves three men and three women who have no access to fresh food and limited access to Internet that requires 20-minute intervals between click and response, as it might be in deep space.They are allowed to step outside their igloo-like enclosure which measures 11 meters in diameter and six meters tall only if wearing a space suit.“We are surrounded by basaltic lava(玄武岩火山石) and living on the slopes of Mauna Loa where there is little evidence of plant or animal life,” wrote crew member Jocelyn Dunn, a doctor at Purdue Universitys School of Industrial Engineering, after her first day in the dome on October 17. “The training wheels are coming off as our new reality is setting in,” Dunn wrote on her blog, , which she plans to update throughout the mission.NASA is spending $1.2 million on a series of three such projects known as Hawaii Space Exploration Analog and Simulation (HI-SEAS) to determine the potential risks of sending people together to spend long periods on a distant planet.NASA is aiming for a human mission to Mars by the 2030s, but experts are still not sure if humans can with-stand the radiation that the journey would involve.It could take eight months to reach the Red Planet, not to mention time spent on it with a thin atmosph