2015学年东莞市高三中心组英语模拟试题(二).doc

2014-2015学年东莞市高三中心组英语模拟试题（二）命题者：东莞中学 苏立光 （2014、10） 本试卷共12页，三大题，满分135分。考试用时120分钟。注意事项：1. 答卷前，考生务必用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名和考生号、试室号、座位号填写在答题卡上。用2B铅笔将试卷类型（A）填涂在答题卡相应位置上。将条形码横贴在答题卡右上角“条形码粘贴处”。2. 选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案，答案不能答在试卷上。3. 非选择题必须用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。不按以上要求作答的答案无效。4. 考生必须保持答题卡的整洁。考试结束后，将试卷和答题卡一并交回。I 语言知识及应用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从115各题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。When he was only a young boy of twelve, Alexander the Great was already a splendid horseman. One day a horse dealer 1 a very large and excitable horse to Alexanders father King Philip. The King was very 2 with the animal and asked his horsemen to ride it. One after another the riders tried, but all were 3 off its back. King Philip was about to send the 4 away when his son, Alexander, called out to him, “Please, father, I would like to have a try. If I can, will you buy him for me?” The King agreed. Everybody waited as the young boy walked up to the 5 horse. It threw up its head and stamped its feet as it moved 6 . Alexander talked to the horse slowly and quietly. He turned it around, away from the sun and its own 7 . The horse grew quieter and moved less 8 . The crowd watched in 9 as Alexander climbed onto the horses back and it moved forward 10 and calmly. It seemed like a 11 . “How did you control it?” asked King Philip. Alexander smiled and 12 the horses neck. “I noticed,” he said, “that the horse was upset when it 13 the sun. I saw it was also 14 of its own shadow. So I decided to turn it away from the sun and its shadow to calm it.” “The horse is yours,” the King smiled. “I name this horse Bucephalus,” Alexander said. He became so fond of it that he even 15 a city in India after it and Bucephala remains the citys name to this day. 1. A. boughtB. broughtC. lentD. sold2. A. astonishedB. fondC. impressedD. scared3. A. thrownB. castC. kickedD. knocked4. A. sonB. horsemenC. ridersD. horse dealer5. A. unfriendlyB. unluckyC. unfamiliarD. unlovely6. A. towardsB. backwardsC. outwardsD. afterwards7. A. bodyB. ownerC. shadowD. direction8. A. happilyB. excitedly C. quicklyD. surprisedly9. A. wonderB. fancyC. sadnessD. delight10. A. crazilyB. astonishinglyC. easilyD. quietly11. A. surpriseB. miracleC. mythD. mystery12. A. hitB. knockedC. pattedD. beat13. A. watchedB. sawC. feltD. faced14. A. frightenedB. interestedC. unsatisfiedD. concentrated15. A. builtB. controlledC. namedD. visited第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或者用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡标号为1625的相应位置上。The Kiwi Fruit Was Not Always A KiwiThe export of kiwi fruit from New Zealand earns over $600 million for the New Zealand economymore than any other farm product. Yet this fruit with its fuzzy brown skin and bright green flesh is not native to New Zealand and has been grown there since 1904. After 16 trip to China, high school principal Isabel Fraser returned to New Zealand 17 some seeds of a special fruit. She gave these seeds to a farmer and in 1910 the first fruit 18 (ripen). At this time the fruit was called “Chinese gooseberries”Chinese in honour of their origin and gooseberries because they were similar in shape to an English fruit 19 (call) the gooseberry. Other farmers soon began growing Chinese gooseberries and in 1924, one of these farmers developed the green coloured variety, 20 is most well-known today. So well did the fruit grow in New Zealand that in 1952 Chinese gooseberries were exported to England 21 the first time. Then, in 1959 the fruit was exported to the United States too. At this time, the name was changed to kiwi fruit to attract the American market. The other reason for changing the name was 22 the US had an import tax on berries of all kinds. 23 kiwi fruit did not fit into any tax category they entered the US tax free. Today, 24 (vary) kiwi fruits are exported from New Zealand to many countries around the world. They are also grown in 25 countries, such as Australia and the United States, but they are still called kiwi fruit. 阅读（共两节，满分50分）第一节 阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AThe phone rang at 2:30 that morning and scared me out of my wits. “Mom, Im sorry to be calling so late, but I just have to talk to someone about this.” It was my son Lee. He had just returned to his apartment after helping at the 9/11 Pentagon（五角大楼）disaster. The tragic story emerged throughout our nightlong conversation. Lee worked across the street from the Pentagon. He heard the explosion and ran over to help. He went from bystander to rescue worker in one horrible heartbeat. His friends worked in that building and he wanted to help. Lee was not a fireman, military man, or medic. He was there and he was willing to do what needed to be done.He cried into the phone.“Mom, there were no bodiesonly arms and legs. I wasnt able to save a single one of them. There were no pulsesnot one, the whole time.” He struggle to continue. “I saw a hand, just a hand, on the floor; it had a wedding ring on it and all I could think of was my Crissy.” Crissy was the girl he wanted to marry. “Hon, were only human and we feel human emotions. If you could go through what you just did and not feel anything, you would not be human.”After an entire night of talking, “ pray for the strength and do what you have to do to the best of your ability,” was the only sound advice I had offered. In the aftermath, I worried that such a horrible experience would scar my son for life. It didnt. In fact, he is a better man for having done such a tough task in a terrible situation. While I wished he had been spared that tragedy, he became a stronger person because of it. He has a deeper appreciation for his life and the people in it. He cherishes each day and he takes nothing for granted. 26. What do we know about Lee? A. He was helpless in the Pentagon.B. He worked in the Pentagon. C. He was a warm-hearted man. D. He was a bystander all the time. 27. What can be inferred about Lees mother? A. She was an emotional lady. B. She was helpful to Lee. C. She wanted Lee to marry Crissy.D. She was good at praying.28. The underlined word medic in paragraph 4 means _. A. farmerB. medicalC. merchantD. doctor29. Lee couldnt save a single person because _. A. he was very frightened B. nobody could have survived the explosion C. there was nobody thereD. he wasnt able to find anything there30. What can we infer from the last paragraph? A. The tough task has exerted positive influence on Lees life. B. The horrible experience left Lee a lifelong scar. C. Lee became stronger because his mother hoped so. D. Lee values every day and takes nothing serious. BScots decide today whether to end 300 years of union with Great Britain and go it alone as they vote in a historic referendum (公民投票) that is sure to have a lasting impact no matter the outcome.A survey on public opinion in recent days has suggested that the vote could be extremely close. The options are to vote yes or no to the question: Should Scotland be an independent country? The BBC says, With 4,285,323 people registered to vote, a historically high result is expected early on Friday morning.As NPRs Ari Shapiro reports from Edinburgh, British Prime Minister David Cameron made one final emotional appeal to keep the United Kingdom complete.Speaking in Aberdeen, Cameron warned that a vote for independence would cause a painful divorce. In the past he said that a decision by Scots to leave the union would leave him heartbroken.Acknowledging the unpopularity of his conservative government among more open-minded and free-thinking Scots, Cameron said honestly: If you dont like me I wont be here forever. But if you leave the U.K., that will be forever.President Obama also weighed in on the referendum just 24 hours before the voting began, saying hed like to see the United Kingdom remain strong, robust and united. Former President Bill Clinton also urged a no vote. He said, “The UK is an extraordinary partner for America and a force for good in an unstable world. I hope it always remains strong.”Alex Salmond, the leader of the campaign for independence, voted in his home village of Aberdeenshire.I got a fantastic nights sleep. Obviously theres a great deal of hope. Its a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and its a day that everybody will remember, he said.Were in the hands of the people of Scotland, and theres no safer place to be than in the hands of the Scottish people, Salmond said.The outcome of the vote is also being closely watched in other independence-minded regions of the world, from Quebec to Catalonia and Kashmir.31. Whether the outcome of the referendum is “yes” or “no”, _. A. Scotland will be an independent countryB. Cameron has to accept a painful divorce C. Scots will feel nothing changed in lifeD. it will have a permanent influence 32. Cameron admitted that _. A. Scots didnt like his governmentB. Scots were much more honestC. he would disappear foreverD. Scotland would leave forever33. Obama and Bill Clinton urged a “no” vote because _. A. they are extraordinary partnersB. they are both from AmericaC. the UK and USA are special friendsD. USA has a strong force in the UK34. Why do Quebec, Catalonia and Kashmir care about the result of the vote? A. Because they want to see a strong Britain.B. Because they also want to leave their own countries.C. Because they also want to leave the UK.D. Because they are founding a new country together. 35. Which of the following is the best title of this passage? A. Scots Decide Their Own FateB. The Outcome Of Scotland ReferendumC. Should It Stay Or Should It Go?D. Its A Great BeginningCAustralia Day is the official national day of Australia. Celebrated annually on 26 January, it marks the anniversary of the 1788 arrival of the First Fleet of British Ships at Port Jackson, New South Wales, and raising of the Flag of Great Britain at that site by Governor Arthur Phillip. In contemporary Australia, celebrations reflect the diverse society and landscape of the nation, and are marked by community and family events, reflections on Australian history, official community awards, and citizenship ceremonies welcoming new immigrants into the Australian community.The meaning and significance of Australia Day have evolved over time. Unofficially, or historically, the date has also been variously named Anniversary Day, Invasion Day, Foundation Day, and ANA Day. 26 January 1788 marked the announcement of British governing the eastern seaboard of Australia (then known as New Holland). Although it was not known as Australia Day until over a century later, records of celebrations on 26 January date back to 1808, with the first official celebration of the formation of New South Wales held in 1818. On New Years Day 1901, the British colonies (殖民地) of Australia formed a Federal government, marking the birth of modern Australia. A national day of unity and celebration was looked for. It was not until 1935 that all Australian states and areas had adopted the use of the term Australia Day to mark the date, and not until 1994 that the date was consistently marked by a public holiday on that day by all states and areas.In contemporary Australia, the holiday is marked by the presentation of the Australian of the Year Awards on Australia Day Eve, announcement of the Australia Day Honours list and speeches from the Governor-General and Prime Minister. It is an official public holiday in every state and territory of Australia, unless it falls on a weekend in which case the following Monday is a public holiday instead. With community festivals, concerts and citizenship ceremonies, the day is celebrated in large and small communities and cities around the nation. Australia Day has become the biggest annual civic event in Australia.36. Australia Day is in memory of _. A. the 1788 arrival of the First Fleet at Port Jackson B. the diverse society and landscape of the nationC. some important community and family eventsD. Australian history and official community awards37. Modern Australia was born in _. A. 1788B. 1818C. 1888D. 190138. From paragraph 2 we know that _.A. Australia Day was accepted by the whole country in 1788B. British didnt completely govern Australia until 1808C. Before 1935 all the Australians had adopted “Australia Day”D. Australians have had a public holiday on Jan. 26 since 199439. What will happen if Australia Day is on a weekend? A. Australians will not celebrate the festival.B. Australians will have 3 days as holiday.C. Most Australians will feel happier.D. Australians will have a usual Monday. 40. Which of the following is the way Australians celebrate Australia Day?A. Community concertsB. Announcement of the Australia DayC. The biggest annual eventD. Speeches from famous scientists DWhy do some people have many friends while others do not? Lets look at two psychological experiments which will give you the key to happy interpersonal relations.The first experiment is called the “Hawthorne effect” after Hawthorne, Illinois, where the experiment took place. A group of psychologists examined the work patterns of two groups of workers in the Western Electric Company. Before the experiment the management talked to both groups of workers and explained that they wanted to find the best working environment for them. The psychologists changed the working conditions for one group twice but left the other group alone. They were surprised to find that productivity increase on both occasions and in both groups. They concluded that the increase in productivity came from the attention given to the workers by the management. It had increased their motivation and so they had worked harder. In other words, if you take an interest in others they will want to please you and you will have good relations with them.The second experiment shows what happens to personal relations if you are rude to, ignore or abuse others. After Martin Luther King, Jr was killed in the 1960s, a teacher, Jane Elliott, living in an allwhite town decided to help her class of young children understand why the Civil Rights Movement had been necessary in America.She divided the class into two groups: one with blue eyes and the other with brown eyes. Other eye colours such as hazel or green were excluded from his exercise. Then she told the class that browneyed people were cleverer than blueeyed ones because of an agent for brown colour found in their blood. Blueeyed people were stupid, lazy and not to be trusted. Jane Elliott did not need to say any more. The browneyed students quickly became accustomed to their new role as the leaders of the class. The blueeyed students became quiet and withdrawn. Jane Elliott had shown that the way people are treated affects not only their behaviour but also their confidence and their academic performance.41. In the first experiment, the psychologists drew a conclusion that _. A. the attention from the management motivated the workers B. working conditions should be changed for the other groupC. workers worked hard to please the psychologistsD. your interest in others will make them pleased42. The underlined word It in Paragraph 2 refers to _. A. working conditionsB. the increase in productivityC. the experimentD. the managements attention43. The second experiment aimed to tell children _. A. to respect brown-eyed students for their clevernessB. to treat each other equally in their daily lifeC. about the necessity of the Civil Rights MovementD. why brown-eyed people were clever44. According to Jane Elliot, others treatment can affect a persons _. A. physical healthB. learning achievementC. future role D. intelligence quotient (IQ)45. What is the main theme of the passage?A. How our words affects people around us. B. How to improve productivity in work. C. How to establish happy interpersonal relations. D. How to live and work successfully and happily. 第2节 信息匹配（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。请在答题卡上将对应题号的相应选项字母涂黑。首先，请阅读下列有关网店的介绍：A. TOPSHOPWanna have a sparkling party? A magical world of party wear style will never fail to fascinate you and your friends. Dresses suitable for different occasions can be discovered here. Youll surely be the party queen. Dont hesitate to shop here.B. ASOSWe offer a wide range of exciting ladies fashion. Our distinguished feature is our hottest maternity fashions. Many mothers-to-be take great delight in shopping in our store for superior quality and attractive prices. What are the hottest looks for pregnancy? Take clues from ASOS.C. YESSTYLEThis is a store with more than 40,000 styles including dresses, jeans, shoes and accessories. 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