宁夏银川九中2016届高三第二次模拟考试-英语-Word版含答案

银川九中2016届第二次模拟考试高三英语试卷 命题人 苏 鑫本试卷分第一卷(选择题)和第二卷(非选择题)两部分。第 I 卷第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，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 man want to do tonight? A. Go out to eat. B. Eat at home. C. Learn how to cook.2. What does the woman most probably think of the man? A. Naughty.B. Kind-hearted. C. Careless.3. Why is there no food left in the fridge? A. Jim ate all the food. B. Alice took all the food. C. Jim took all the food to the kitchen.4. How does Susan probably look now? A. Pleased. B. Surprised.C. Upset.5. What does the mans father want him to be? A. A musician.B. A doctor.C. A programmer.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 time is it now? A. 11:00 am.B. 11:30 am. C. 12:00 noon.7. Where does the conversation take place? A. On the train.B. At the train station. C. At the restaurant.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. Why cant Adam go boating with the woman tomorrow? A. He is busy preparing a speech contest. B. He is taking a vacation in China now. C. He has to work overtime tomorrow.9. What will the man do tomorrow? A. Read a new book. B. Write at home all day. C. Spend an hour in the park.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. What was the news about? A. Jennys famous songs. B. Jennys saving a babys life. C. Jennys winning a music contest.11. How much money did Jenny receive? A. 2,500 dollars.B. 3,000 dollars.C. 5,000 dollars.12. What do we know about the woman? A. She performed at the TV station. B. She is well known to the public. C. She is an unknown songwriter.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. In which city did the man live? A. Shanghai.B. Beijing.C. Wuhan.14. What was the mans main reason for going to Los Angeles? A. To visit his aunt. B. To visit his grandma. C. To study English there.15. What did the man think of the people in Los Angeles? A. Direct. B. Humorous. C. Rude.16. Where did the man usually eat when he was in Los Angeles? A. At restaurants. B. At a university. C. At his aunts home.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What inspired the speaker to eat in a more healthy way? A. A report about Americans eating habits. B. A report about a restaurant owner. C. A report about fast food restaurants.18. What do we know about Alice Waters restaurant? A. It is famous in the US. B. It was started in France. C. It used to be a fast food restaurant.19. Where do the vegetables used by Alice Waters restaurant come from? A. Overseas markets. B. Supermarkets. C. Local farms.20. How much weight has the speaker lost in the past five years? A. 30 pounds. B. 40 pounds. C. 70 pounds.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、D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。ASIGN YOUR CHILD UP FOR “FLY TO THE MOON CLUBAND ENJOY A FREE FLIGHT TO ANY DESTINATION IN ASIA!With a registration fee of just $ 50 per child, children under the age of 12 can join Eagle Airways FLY TO THE MOON CLUB as members. They can then enjoy the same benefits onboard Eagle Airways newest Boeing-797 to any destination in the world!BENEFITS YOU CANT MISS!l A free flight to any destination in Asial 30% off any course at Tanya Language Schooll 20% off any purchase made at Ruby Bookstorel A free notebook with every purchase above $50 at Starlight Stationeryl A free bowl of dessert for a family of four at Dons Diners with every set dinner orderedl A birthday gift on your childs birthdayl A free album containing pictures taken during the journey All booking made before 12 September will receive free travel insurance for the entire family! Insurance is issued by Live Life Insurance Group.10% OFF ALL BOOKINGSfor departures from 5 to 11 September 2015*Child must be accompanied by two paying adults.*Terms and conditions apply.21. One of the benefits mentioned in the advertisement is _.A. a free flight to any destination in the worldB. 30% off any book purchased at Ruby BookstoreC. a free bowl of dessert at any restaurant at the airportD. a discount on any course at Tanya Language School22. Which of the following bookings may receive the most benefits?A. B C. D. 23. Which of the following is TRUE according to the advertisement?A. You need to pay $ 50 to sign up a child for the club.B. Club members enjoy free travel insurance for any flightC. The advertisement is intended for students of all ages.D. Any child must be accompanied by at least one paying adult.BSome years ago, writing in my diary used to be a usual activity. I would return from school and spend the expected half hour recording the days events, feelings, and impressions in my little blue diary. I did not really need to express my emotions by way of words, but I gained a certain satisfaction from seeing my experiences forever recorded on paper. After all, isnt accumulating memories a way of preserving the past?When I was thirteen years old, I went on a long journey on foot in a great valley, well equipped with pens, a diary, and a camera. During the trip, I was busy recording every incident, name and place I came across. I felt proud to be spending my time productively, dutifully preserving for future generations a detailed description of my travels. On my last night there, I wandered out of my tent, diary in hand. The sky was clear and lit by the glare of the moon, and the walls of the valley looked threatening behind their screen of shadows. I automatically took out my pen.At that point, I understood that nothing I wrote could ever match or replace the few seconds I allowed myself to experience the dramatic beauty of the valley. All I remembered of the previous few days were the dull characterizations I had set down in my diary.Now, I only write in my diary when I need to write down a special thought or feeling. I still love to record ideas and quotations that strike me in books, or observations that are particularly meaningful. I take pictures, but not very often only of objects I find really beautiful. Im no longer blindly satisfied with having something to remember when I grow old. I realize that life will simply pass me by if I stay behind the camera, busy preserving the present so as to live it in the future.I dont want to wake up one day and have nothing but a pile of pictures and notes. Maybe I wont have as many exact representations of people and places; maybe Ill forget certain facts, but at least the experiences will always remain inside me. I dont live to make memories-I just live, and the memories form themselves.24. Before the age of thirteen, the author regarded keeping a diary as a way of _.A. observing her school routineB. expressing her satisfactionC. impressing her classmatesD. preserving her history25. What caused a change in the authors understanding of keeping a diary?A. A dull night on the journey.B. The beauty of the great valley.C. A striking quotation from a book.D. Her concerns for future generations.26. What does the author put in her diary now?A. Notes and beautiful pictures.B. Special thoughts and feelings.C. Detailed accounts of daily activities.D. Descriptions of unforgettable events.27. The author comes to realize that to live a meaningful life is _.A. to experience itB. to live the present in the futureC. to make memoriesD. to give accurate representations of itCIf you live in a big city, there are many things to drive you crazy on your daily route, and its not just overcrowded subway trains.Vicky Zhao is a mainlander working in Hong Kong. For her, one thing she cant put up with is people standing on the wrong side of the escalator（自动扶梯）in subway stations. “Escalators help us move faster and save time. It isnt a place to rest,” the 24-year-old says. “I often see tourists block the way with their suitcases or chatting on the escalators during rush hours. It annoys me to no end.”Admitting she is not the patient type, Zhao says things are much better in Hong Kong than in cities on the mainland where “stand right, walk left” signs are often ignored.The logic behind the “stand right, walk left” escalator etiquette（礼仪）seems obvious. Even though you may want to catch your breath while youre transported up or down, you should still consider others and leave enough space for people in a hurry, so that they can run and catch the train.Many cities escalators, including Londons and Beijings, use the “stand right, walk left” system to speed up the flow of people.（Australia is an exception and you should stand on the left side instead.）But some cities discourage people from moving on escalators out of safety reasons. In Hong Kongs subway stations there are regular announcements asking people to “stand still” on escalators. Even so, most people in this fast-paced city observe the “stand right, walk left” etiquette.But the people who stand on escalators defend themselves by telling the walkers not to be so impatient. The BBC quotes one stander as saying：“If the person is in such a rush, why not just take the stairs? Even when the escalator is packed and theres nowhere to move, I see these same people complaining about not being able to pass.Whatever the escalator etiquette is in the place you live or visit, do what most people are doing and always be mindful of others: leave enough space between each other, dont stay at the end of the escalator, and if someone is blocking your way, a simple “excuse me” is enough.28In the second paragraph, the underlined word It refers _.Athe authors living in the big city of Hong KongBbeing crowded on the subway trains m rush hoursCpeoples blocking the way or chat on the escalatorsDpeoples standing on the right side resting29When on the escalator, a majority of local people in Hong Kong _.Astand still as the railway stations requireBignore the “stand right, walk left” signsCuse the stairs instead of escalatorsDfollow the “stand right, walk left” etiquette30What can be inferred from the 6th paragraph?ANot everyone follows the “stand right, walk left” etiquette.BThe BBC is against the “stand right, walk left” etiquette.CPeople should be patient and take the stairs if possible.DPeople shouldnt complain about the crowded escalators.31Which of the following statements is the writers opinion?APeople should stand right no matter where they are.BPeople should do as the Romans do and consider others.CPeople should do as they like on the escalators.DPeople should be seriously criticized when they block the way.DNowadays more and more people are talking about genetically modified foods ( GM foods). GM foods develop from genetically modified organisms (有机体), which have had specific changes introduced into their DNA by genetic engineering techniques. These techniques are much more precise where an organism is exposed to chemicals to create a nonspecific but stable change. For many people, the hightech production raises all kinds of environmental, ethical, health and safety problems. Particularly in countries with long farming traditions, the idea seems against nature.In fact, GM foods are already very much a part of our lives. They were first put on the market in 1996. A third of the corn and more than half the cotton grown in the U. S. last year was the product of biotechnology, according to the Department of Agriculture. More than 65 million acres of genetically modified crops will be planted in the US this year. The genetic genie is out of the bottle.However, like any new product entering the food chain, GM foods must be subjected to careful testing. In wealthy countries, the debate about biotech is not so fierce by the fact that they have a large number of foods to choose from, and a supply that goes beyond the needs. In developing countries desperate to feed fastgrowing and underfed populations, the matter is simpler and much more urgent: do the benefits of biotech outweigh the risks?The statistics on population growth and hunger are disturbing. Last year the worlds population reached 6 billion. The UN states that nearly 800 million people around the world are unhealthy. About 400 million women of childbearing age don t have enough iron, which means their babies are exposed to various birth defeats.As many as 100 million children suffer from vitamin A deficiency, a leading cause of blindness.How can biotech help? Genetic engineering is widely used to produce plants and animals with better nutritional values. Biotechnologists have developed genetically modified rice and they are working on other kinds of nutritionally improved crops. Biotech can also improve farming productivity in places where food shortages are caused by crop damage attributable to drought, poor soil and crop viruses.32. The passage mainly talks about_.A. the worlds food problem B. the development in biotechC. the genetically modified foods D. the way to solve food shortages33. According to the passage, GM foods_.A. will replace naturally grown foodsB. are far better than naturally grown foodsC. may help to solve the problem of poor nutritionD. can cause serious trouble in developing countries34. The underlined sentence “The genetic genie is out of the bottle.” in Paragraph 2 probably means that_.A. GM foods are available everywhereB. the technology in producing GM foods is advancedC. genetic technology may have uncontrollable powersD. genetic technology has come out of laboratories into markets35. Whats the writers attitude towards GM foods?A. Enthusiastic. B. Cautious. C. Disapproving. D. Unbelievable.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。With the summer holiday just around the corner, it seems like everybody is busy planning their vacations. Here are some tips that can help you enjoy your holiday without emptying your pocket:Travel off-seasonGo to your desired destination while the demand is low and take advantage of huge discounts. During the peak season, the hotel and flight prices increase quickly, and youll likely spend more of your vacation time standing in line due to the rush of tourists. 36 37 Websites can help you find discount hotel rooms. Look for places that do not charge extra for children if they use the existing bedding. Stay with the locals. If you and your family are going to stay for a longer period, renting a small apartment is a good choice.Eat like a local Why eat at big chain restaurants when you can experience something new? 38 During your family trip, try new food where the locals eat. This will not just save money, but also provide you with a new and different experience. For smaller meals and snacks, avoid restaurants and try street food or other takeout. Dont hesitate to bargainTourist- heavy places are known for overcharging for just about everything. Clothes, travel goodies, souvenirs, etc. are very expensive at these places. 39 Bargain hard to get the best price.Choose local transportation 40 Instead, take buses, railways or subways, which are always cheaper. If you are planning to stay for a while, you can consider renting a car. Hiring a car is much easier than carrying your bags everywhere if you are moving around a lot.A. Save on hotels.B. Surf the Internet while traveling.C. Therefore, avoid buying anything there.D. So its best to find out when the off-season starts.E. Planning your meals is another way to reduce your travel costs.F. For this reason, you shouldnt feel ashamed to ask for bargains.G .As a tourist, avoid taking taxis whenever possible, since they are expensive.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。As a child, I started learning to play the piano, my favorite musical 41 ,but I was forced to give up when I started my middle school 42 I could concentrate more on my studies. Its one of my biggest 43 to stop practicing the piano when I recall sadly today. During the following years, I kept telling my piano teacher that I would 44 . However, I didnt keep my promise because I was 45 with my study. 46 I lost touch with my teacher. Some years later, my teacher died. I was very sad because I lost such a good teacher. She was a very warm and gentle person. It hurts me to think she may have been 47 that I never returned. I havent taken lessons since then but to be honest, I 48 to. Sitting at the piano, I couldnt help recalling many 49 - times of my practising at home and playing before my teacher and one time my teacher 50 me after I played entire pieces of music wrong in front of her colleagues. I was so 51 that I could hardly say anything. But her 52 helped me ease my shame. These memories, 53 , good or bad, never caused my 54 for playing the piano again. This thought then led me to think that 55 is like music, and that we all try to play different 56 in the instrument of our life. Sometimes the pitch(音高) is 57 when we play it well, but sometimes we are out of tone. Howev