崇明县2016高三英语二模试卷及答案

崇明县2015届第二次高考模拟考试试卷II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections:After reading the passages below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks,use one word that best fits each blank.(A)Happiness Is an AttitudeThe 92-year-old confident and proud lady, who is fully dressed each morning by eight oclock, with her hair fashionably combed and makeup perfectly applied, (25)_ _ shes legally blind, moved to a nursing home today.Her husband of 70 years recently passed away, (26)_ (make) the move necessary.After many hours of waiting patiently in the hall of the nursing home, she (27)_ (smile) sweetly when told her room was ready. As she got into the elevator (28)_ her wheelchair, I provided a description of her tiny room.“I love it,” she started with the enthusiasm of (29)_ eight-year-old child having just been presented with a new dog.“Mrs. Jones, you havent seen the roomjust wait.”“That has(30)_ to do with it,” she replied. “Happiness is something you decide on ahead of time. (31)_ I like my room or not doesnt depend on how the furniture is arrangedits how I arrange my mind. I already decided to love it. Its a decision I make every morning when I wake up. I have a choice; I can spend the day in bed recounting the difficulty I have with the parts of my body (32)_ no longer work or get out of bed and be thankful for the ones working. Each day is a gift, and (33)_ _ _ my eyes open, Ill focus on the new day and all the happy memories Ive stored awayjust for this time in my life.”(B)A sculptor has scaled new heights by building the worlds tallest toothpick (牙签) model.Stanley Hayes Munro, 45, from Syracuse, New York, is a toothpick engineer, who(34)_ (hook) by toothpick modelssince he built his first sculpture in school when creating a structure that (35)_ support the weight of an egg. Now, he has won the world record for the tallest toothpick structure with a sculpture of the BurjKahlifa, Dubai. For Stanley though, he has always been more concerned with the integrity(完整性) of his work. Stanley said: “Ive never cared for counting toothpicks, wasting toothpicks, or the number of toothpicks (36)_ (use) in any construction. But an engineering problem youve got to create a strong structure is a problem worth (37)_(solve).” “I made my first toothpick structure in an art class when I was in Grade 5,” he continued. “The assignment was to build something 25 centimeters tall and to have it (38)_ (hold) the weight of an egg. Mine held my desk and from that point I became interested in it.”“Everybody likes to ask whether my sculptures will collapse when I build them, but they are much (39)_ (strong) than people think,” he said. “It was not really the height but the shape of the outer walls(40)_ was the biggest challenge with BurjKhalifa. There wasnt a flat surface anywhere and I had to individually construct each level,” he said.Section BDirections: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only beused once. Note that there is one word more than you need.A. standardB. experiencedC. potentiallyD.orderlyE. extremelyF. termsG. powerH. benefitI. comparedJ. noticeableK. scannedPaying more for a ticket to see a film in 3D is the cause of annoyanceof many a cinema-goers life. But there may be a(n) 41 to doing so, as a study has claimed that 3D films exercise the brain and improve short-term functioning in a similar way to brain-training tests.The research was led by neuroscientist(神经科学家) Dr Patrick Fagan from Goldsmiths University in London. More than 100 people took part in the experiment, where participants watched Disney film Big Hero6 in either 42 type or RealD 3D. They also carried out a brain-training-style test before and after seeing a part from the film. The test covered memory, reaction time and cognitive (认知的) function, and the results were later 43 .According to the research, participants 44 a 23 per cent increase in cognitive processing, as well as an 11 percent increase in reaction time.Dr Fagan said that the results showed enough of an improvement in brain function to suggest that 3D could play a part in improving brain 45 in the future. “These findings are more significant than you might think,” he said. “It is a fact that people are living longer and there is a(n) 46 decline in cognitive brain function in old age which can damage future quality of life. There has never been a better time to look at ways to improve brain function. The initial results of this study indicate that 3D films may 47 play a role in slowing this decline.”A second part of the experiment involved those watching the film being fitted with headsets(耳机)that 48 brain activity and this too showed heightened activity when watching 3D. According to the results, participants were seven percent more engaged with what they were watching, adding to the argument that 3D movies are more like watching real-life-something. “A seven percent rise in emotional engagementis 49 remarkable. Watching in 3D gives the viewer such an enriched and quality experience, as these results show,” he said. “In evolutionary50 , the results of both parts of the test certainly make sense. 3D films are more likely to heighten the senses and cause emotional arousalthis, in turn, makes the brain run at quicker speeds,” Dr Fagan added.III. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, Cand D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.Researchers recently find women likely face work environments that push against the “having it all” mentality, leading to feelings of guilt and depression.Trying to have it all could be bad for your mental health, according to a new study that finds that “supermoms” have higher rates of depression compared with working moms who let things 51 .The research, presented Aug. 20 at the annual meeting of the American Sociological Association in Las Vegas, finds that working is 52 for mothers mental health. But among working mothers, the least depressed are those who dont expect to 53 work and family life perfectly, said study researcher Katrina Leupp, a graduate student at the University of Washington in Seattle.“The ideal that women can do it all actually 54 the level of depressive symptoms compared to women who were more doubtful about whether or not work and family can be balanced,” Leupp told LiveScience.Leupp analyzed survey 55 from 1,600 married women who participated in a large survey called the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth. In 1987, the women answered questions to judge their support of womens 56 , including whether they agreed with statements such as “Women are much happier if they stay at home and take care of their children.”In 1992 and 1994, the now 40-year-old women answered questions about their symptoms of depression. Like earlier studies, the survey data indicated that women who worked outside the home had fewer symptoms of depression, perhaps because outside work gives women more 57 interaction, more varied activities and a larger income, Leupp said.Among the employed women, though, the cheeriest were those who had indicated in their younger years the least 58 for women balancing career and family. The results held even after controlling for earlier levels of depression.“Somewhat 59, women who dont expect to be able to balance work and family have better mental health than those who do,” Leupp said.The study didnt explain why optimistic (乐观的) views of balancing work and motherhood would 60 later depression. “The reason may come down to 61 and real-world work environments,”Leupp said. “Women who expect to have it all probably come up against 62 that arent designed with work-life balance in mind. When they cant balance everything perfectly, these supermoms are more likely to feel 63.”“I think this research really speaks to a 64 between womens expectations and the actual structure of the workplace,” Leupp said.“The takeaway for working moms is to temper their optimism about balancing 65 and employmentand not to blame themselves if they struggle.Recognize that if it feels difficult, its because it is difficult.”-51. A. happenB. continueC. slideD. end52. A. goodB. readyC.hardD. possible53. A. protectB. shareC. illustrateD. combine54. A. increasedB. assessedC. reachedD. influenced55. A. questionsB. responsesC. solutionsD. instruments56. A. pregnancyB. marriageC. employmentD. education57. A. culturalB. socialC. positiveD. verbal58. A. supportB. toleranceC. concernD. respect59. A. deliberatelyB. aggressivelyC. ironicallyD. similarly60. A. result fromB. relate toC. hold backD. call for61. A. familiesB. expectationsC. surroundingsD. requirements62. A. clubsB. hospitalsC. governmentsD. workplaces63. A. excitedB. embarrassedC. thrilledD. frustrated64. A. mismatchB. mistreatC. misunderstandingD. misinterpretation65. A. agingB. trainingC. schoolingD. parentingSection BDirections: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.（A）The twenty-four horses dash around a racetrack. The thunder of their hooves (蹄) rings in the riders ears, nearly drowning out the cheering of the crowd. After three or four minutes of suspense, one horse crosses the finish line first, winning the Melbourne Cup and earning a place in history.The horses that compete in the Melbourne Cupone of the worlds most famous horseraceswere fated to race. Bred for speed, these horses are the few that were singled out as having potential to become champions.Preparing a racehorse to compete requires a team. A horses owner manages the team and decides which races to enter. A trainer determines the racehorses diet and exercise. Regular exercise makes a horse less likely to be injured, but overtraining tires the horse. A groomer (动物美容师) cares for the racehorse and reports any problems he discovers to the trainer. And of course, no horserace could be run without a rider. These riders train for long hours and travel constantly from one race to another. They need to make a strategy, adapt to changing conditions and communicate with their horse to guide it to victory.Australias most famous horserace, the Melbourne Cup, is 3,200 meters of pure excitement. Each year 300 or 400 horses are nominated (提名), but only 24 can run. The competitors are chosen based on a number of factors, but winners of certain races qualify automatically.Each racehorse receives a handicapa certain weight it must carry to give each horse an equal chance of winningtwo months before the race. Originally, horses that seemed likely to win were assigned larger handicaps. But the rules have changed, reducing the handicap for previous winners.The first Melbourne Cup in 1861 drew a crowd of 4,000 spectators, and the races popularity has grown since then. Held on the first Tuesday of November, the cup has become a four-day festival with fine food and entertainment.The Melbourne Cup began during a gold rush as a form of entertainment for the rich. Today it still attracts societys upper class. They come dressed in their finest to enjoy the event in comfort.But anyway its all about the racethe effort of horses and riders, the suspense and the thrill of victory.66. What can be learned about the horses in the Melbourne Cup? A. They are all winners of a certain race.B. They are raised and trained by joint effort. C. They are chosen from ordinary horses.D. Their fates are determined by their trainers.67. The racehorses are given handicaps so that _. A. they will weigh the sameB. previous winners are unlikely to win C. the race will be fair enoughD. they will be more adaptable to the race68. It can be learned from the passage that _. A. the spectators of the Melbourne Cup must dress well B. the Melbourne Cup was intended for wealthy people C. the winner of the Melbourne Cup can earn a large fortune D. the Melbourne Cup is the best-known horserace worldwide69. The passage can most probably be found in _. A. a sports journalB. a business newspaper C. an academic paperD. a health magazine（B）Down County Museum - Open and FreeWhats OnContact detailsThe Mall, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6AHTelephone:+44 (0) 28 4461 5218Fax:+44 (0) 28 4461 5590Email:Opening hoursMonday to Friday10.00 am - 5.00 pmSaturdays and Sundays1.00 pm - 5.00 pmAdmission freeThere is however a charge for some special events and for guided tours.In the Footsteps of St Patrick12 November 2015 - 24 April 2016 at Down County MuseumThe aim of this exhibition is to explore some of the local sites, monuments and archaeological (考古的) discoveries which are linked to the early missionary work of St Patrick and his followers, and to his Early Christian heritage (遗产) in County Down.This PEACE III funded display, featuring wonderful photographs, is in English and Polish and is accompanied by a free leaflet, also in both languages.Admission FREE.From Ballyhosset to Bengal03 February 2016 - 31 December 2016 at Down County MusuemThis display features a selection of documents, photographs, medical instruments and uniforms belonging to Lieutenant-Colonel Alexander Silcock, which were recently donated to Down County Museum. Admission FREE.1916 and After28 April 2016 - 01 May 2016 at Down County Museum This exhibition has been created by Down County Museum and Newry and Mourne Museum to mark the 100th anniversary of the 1916 Rising. The exhibition provides an overview Rising and will explore a selection of themes including how the Rising was reported in local newspapers and its impact on local politics and society.Pre-booking essential.Admission FREE.Essence of Form: The Applied Art Collection of Down County Museum03 May 2016 - 30 October 2016 at Down County MuseumThis exhibition displays the applied art collection of Down County Museum. Collected over 25 years, the exhibition includes ceramics (陶瓷制品), textile(纺织的) pieces, silversmithing and jewellery made by artists living and working in County Down.Admission FREE.70. Which exhibition is related to religion? A. In the Footsteps of St Patrick.B. From Ballyhosset to Bengal.C.1916 and After.D. Essence of Form.71. Which exhibition needs to be reserved in advance? A.In the Footsteps of St Patrick.B. From Ballyhosset to Bengal.C.1916 and After.D. Essence of Form.72. Mr. Smith, who is interested in the works of art in Down County Museum, can go to visit the museum on _. A. April 25, 2016.B. April 29, 2016.C. June 18, 2016.D. November 3, 2016.73. It can be learned from the above introduction that _. A. Admission to Down County Museum is always free. B. Down County Museum is open for a shorter time on weekdays. C. All the exhibitions are held by Down County Museum independently. D. The exhibits in“From Ballyhosset to Bengal”have long belonged to the museum.（C）Fed up with constantly having to recharge or replace batteries in your ever-expanding electronicdevices? The solution may be just a few steps away.“Energy harvesting” promises to power countless consumer devices, often with nothing more than your bodys movement or heat. Dozens of companies around the world already offer such products, but many experts believe the market for the technology could explodedue to electronic devices being developed for the Internet of Things.“Its huge,” said Graham Martin, CEO of the EnOcean Alliance, a San Ramon-based group of businesses that promotes wireless energy-harvesting technologies. With the Internet of Things expected to combine billions of devices, “if they are all battery-powered, well have a problem because theres not enough lithium (锂) in the world,” he added. “So a lot of them will have to use energy harvesting.”Among the most basic forms of the technology is body power. When certain materials are squeezed or stretched, the movement of their atoms creates an electrical charge. Automatic watches have employed the concept for decades, for example, by winding themselves when their user moves their arm. Now, the concept is being considered for a number of other devices.In a contest seeking visionary ideas for wearable technologies, Intel awarded $5,000 for a concept to change the temperature difference between a persons body and a special piece of clothing theyd wear into electricity for mobile devices. Using sound to power devices is another energy-harvesting variation. Stanford University engineers are testing smart microchips(芯片) that create electricity from ultrasound (超声波) to power implantable (可植入的) devices that can analyze a persons nervous system or treat their diseases.A textile (纺织品) research association in Spain is proposing to obtainelectricity from radio waves that flow around everyone to power sensors sewn into clothes, which can monitor a persons heartbeat or other vital signs.Research firm IDTechEx has estimated that annual global sales of energy-harvesting products could hit $2.6 billion by 2024, while WinterGreen Research predicts sales of $4.2 billion by 20