天津市河北区2015届高三第二次高考模拟考试英语

1、河北区2014-2015学年度高三年级总复习质量检测（二）英 语 本试卷分为第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分，共130分，考试用时100分钟。第卷本卷共55小题，共95分第一部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节：单项填空（共15小题，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选项。1. As is known to all, in _ eyes of her teacher, Linda has _ eye for arts.A. / ; anB. the ; theC. / ; the D. the ; an2. To make mem

2、bers of a team perform better, the coach first of all has to know their _ and weakness.A. strengthsB. benefitsC. techniquesD. values3. You must have had a good time at the party last night, didnt you? _. Actually, it was kind of boring.A. Oh, great.B. I suppose to.C. Not really.D. Thats OK.4. I reme

3、mber early spring mornings _ my grandmother would tell me to sit quietly and then read me books.A. whereB. whyC. whenD. which5. The young couple are trying to save as much as possible _ they can afford a flat by the end of next year.A. so thatB. even thoughC. in caseD. as if6. _ by a greater demand

4、for green products, the food company has set higher standards to ensure the quality.A. DrivenB. Being drivenC. To driveD. Having driven7. I _ the book till now. No worry. You may have left it at home.A. hadnt foundB. dont findC. wont findD. havent found8. If the project _ by the end of this year is

5、delayed, the construction company will be fined.A. is completedB. completed C. is to be completed D. to be completed 9. We complained to the travel agency about the horrible service during our trip, but no one has _ by now.A. respondedB. deservedC. recoveredD. survived10. The teacher asked a difficu

6、lt question, but Ted finally managed to _ a good answer.A. put up withB. keep up withC. come up withD. catch up with11. Excuse me, but I wonder if Joan is available at 1:30 this afternoon. Im afraid she _ Harry Potter and the philosophers stone.A. will watchB. will be watchingC. is to watchD. is wat

7、ching12. There is solid evidence _ watching 3D movies can have some side effects on the viewers.A. whatB. that C. whichD. how13. Mary failed to be admitted by university last year, and only then _ the importance of learning.A. he finally realized B. he had realizedC. had he realizedD. did he realize

8、d14. How did you find the film The Twilight SagaBreaking Dawn? _. I cant think too highly of it.A. It makes no sense.B. Its really amazing. C. Its awful.D. Its up to you.15. Did you listen to the speech? No, we _ it. But we had a lot of traffic on our way.A. must have attendedB. shouldnt have attend

9、edC. could have attendedD. could attend第二节：完形填空（共20小题：每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从1635各题所给出的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。It was a hot summer day and the air was filled with the smell of freshly-cut grass. I was six years old 16 in my backyard with kids 17 to the neighborhood. My mom came out with 18 for us,

10、 and one of my friends said,“Hey, your mom is 19 . She only has one leg.”I never thought my mother was disabled; I never really 20 that she only had one leg. As my mom 21 us lunch, I asked, “Mom, are you disabled and why do you have one leg?”My mom put down the tray(托盘，盘子) of food and then 22 at all

11、 of us with a big smile. She was not 23 ; she almost knew the 24 was coming. She was excited to tell us the story about what happened. My friends and I 25 her as she began to tell her story about the 26 of her leg.My mom said it all happened when she was five. She said it all started with a 27 . She

12、 was given a medical examination after the fall, showing that she had cancer. My grandmother took her to Boston. The doctors would have to 28 her leg before the cancer 29 to any of her vital organs. The next day they did 30 and cut her leg off.My mom said that for over two years she had to go back a

13、nd forth to Boston to get chemotherapy(化疗). My mom said that it made her 31 all her hair on top of her head.As my mom told us the 32 , with my friends all around, all I could 33 was that my mom was the 34 person in the world. It was scary then but when I look at her today, she is 35 to me , for she

14、is my mom. 16.A. playingB. eatingC. workingD. quarrelling17.A. rudeB. closeC. newD. friendly18.A. giftsB. paperC. fruitsD. lunch19.A. woundedB. disabledC. disappointedD. embarrassed20.A. realizedB. wonderedC. understoodD. doubted21.A. broughtB. soldC. cookedD. served22.A. pointedB. shoutedC. lookedD

15、. laughed23.A. nervousB. angryC. seriousD. crazy24.A. questionB. challengeC. truthD. explanation25.A. encouragedB. helpedC. followedD. surrounded26.A. troubleB. lossC. problemD. accident27.A. fallB. testC. diseaseD. mistake28.A. pressB. tieC. removeD. treat29.A. belongedB. reactedC. spreadD. replied

16、30.A. operationB. examinationC. preparationD. rescue31.A. dyeB. protectC. hideD. lose32.A. lieB. storyC. noteD. news33.A. depend on B. talk aboutC. think ofD. refer to34.A. cleverestB. strongestC. kindestD. prettiest35.A. similarB. patientC. importantD. beautiful第二部分： 阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2.5分，满分50分）阅读下列短文

17、，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AJob Details:Job TitleChildrens Science PresenterCity/TownNationwideCompany NameSublime SciencePay30 per hourJob Description:It is a unique position that you will never forget. Enjoy entertaining and educating children by making sweets and earn a great income while having

18、fun!No particular background in science is required as full training is provided. Enjoying working with children is far more important. Looking for people right away!Hours are flexible but the majority of work will be at weekends with only occasional weekday opportunities. The role would be perfect

19、as a part-time opportunity.Dont Miss OutClick the “Apply Here” button to see a video of what its all about!“I thoroughly enjoy doing my events. No party is ever the same but you can be sure that itll be good fun. The children love getting involved and the parents are always appreciative. I love work

20、ing with Sublime Science and Im sure you would too. Fill in the application form now!”Laura from Sublime ScienceQualifications Required:A Typical Event: You will travel directly from home to a pre-booked science party for around 15-20 children aged 5-12. Youll need to arrive in good time to set up t

21、he equipment and greet the guests. All events vary but they typically last from 1 to 2 hours.Essential：Enjoying working with children aged 5-12. Reliable fully insured car. Happy to work regularly at weekends.Dont miss out an awesome jobClick “Apply Here” Now! Applications welcome from anywhere.36.

22、If you work from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a break hour for lunch, you will get_.A. 30B. 60C. 90D. 12037. The people who want to apply for the job should_.A.be flexible in the working hoursB.have received teaching trainingC.enjoy working with childrenD.have relative background in science38. Whats the pu

23、rpose of Lauras words?A.To explain a typical but difficult event.B.To make the passage more interesting.C.To encourage more people to involve.D.To give advice to parents and children.39. What can we learn from the passage?A.The age of children in Sublime Science ranges from 5 to 12.B.People can only

24、 apply for the position as a full-time job.C.The applicants dont need to set up the teaching equipment.D.The class periods in Sublime Science vary from 1 to 2 hours.40. In which column of the Internet could we find this advertisement?A. JobsB. SalesC. ArtsD. NewsBScientists have linked the “fat gene

25、” with the “happy gene”. They believed there could be genetic evidence which explains why fat people are often happier than their skinny friends. The breakthrough could be an explanation for why fat characters, such as The Laughing Policeman and Father Christmas are often portrayed as joyful and kin

26、dly.FTO is the major genetic contributor to obesity. But it is also associated with an eight percent reduction in the risk of depression. Researchers at McMaster University in Canada had been investigating whether there was a link between obesity and depression. They found the opposite was true.The

27、study analyzed 17,200 DNA samples from participants in 21 countries. Results showed people with FTO genethe fat geneshowed significantly less signs of depression. This finding was confirmed by analyzing in three additional international studies.Professor David Meyre said, “ We set out to follow a di

28、fferent path, starting from the assumption that both depression and obesity deal with brain activity. We thought that obesity genes may be linked to depression. The difference of eight percent is not very obvious. But, we have discovered a molecular（分子的）basis for depression. It is the first evidence

29、 that an FTO obesity gene is associated with protection against major depression.In a recent interview, actress Lisa Riley said she was more than comfortable with her size. She said she is a “big, really happy” girl who is lucky enough to be confident in her own skin, and added, “Many people want to

30、 be thinner. Not me.” “I genuinely love being different and it drives me mad that people dont believe Im happy with what I am.”41. What does the underlined word “skinny” in Paragragh 1 probably mean?A.Sensitive.B.Very thin.C.Fair-skinned.D.Close.42. According to the passage, what is FTO?A.A molecula

31、r linked to happiness.B.A fat gene which leads to obesity.C.A gene that contributes to depression.D.A kind of DNA sample from participants.43. According to what Professor David Meyre said, we can know _.A.his former assumptions were rightB.obesity genes are linked to depressionC.there should be more

32、 people involved in the studyD.there was no evidence for the role of an FTO obesity gene before44. By mentioning the actress Lisa Riley, the author aims to show that _.A.fat people are really happierB.its not easy to be an actressC.many people want to be thinnerD.Lisa Riley is lucky and satisfied wi

33、th herself.45. The passage is likely to appear in _.A.an advertisement B.a lesson plan C.a health magazine D.an amusement program CI am a thirty-year-old Asian woman and I work in my familys furniture business in Mombasa, Kenya. I have a disability caused by a spinal(脊柱的) injury.I started school at

34、the age of three but my physical activity was severely limited due to the nature of my disability. The word pity and the puzzle-horror look on peoples faces as they stare at me have been my lifes companion since those early days.I had always dreamt of becoming a lawyer but I had to give up further e

35、ducation due to my health condition. But I still wanted to see whether there was some life out there beyond the narrow limits of my local community. Somehow I always hoped, still, I could find a means to overcome this limitedness.However, I am very fortunate to have a positive family. They have also

36、 faced challenges having a disabled member in the family, but they have never made me feel different or treated me differently.Having personally experienced a lot of discrimination, I decided that it was time to create awareness about disability in my community. I went to work at the Rotaract Club,

37、an organization that assists the poor in society. However, I noticed that it runs on an easy charity modelfood, clothes, sometimes cash. Even though this approach serves immediate needs, I knew that we needed to and could do more.Being the only disabled member in the club made it difficult to expres

38、s my views. So, as soon as I retired from the Rotaract Club I produced Dear Diary. It is a play which is based on my real life experiences as well as those with similar experiences. I insist that the Asian community need to look deeply into its beliefs towards persons with disabilities and establish

39、 structures of social support for them. Someone must teach them that an individuals inner self is even precious.46. Why did the author give up her further education?A.Because she was in a poor health condition.B.Because she had to operate her family business.C.Because she couldnt bear peoples discri

40、mination.D.Because she wanted to help the poor in her community.47. What does the author think of her family?A.Fortunate and different. B.Positive but Poor.C.Positive and supportive.D.Supportive but poor.48. The author retired from the Rotaract Club because _.A.it couldnt meet her immediate needs.B.

41、it ran on a total different charity model.C.there wasnt any other disabled member.D.the author couldnt express herself freely.49. The purpose of the authors producing Dear Diary is to _.A.record her life experiences of being disabledB.call on people to care for the disabledC.show the lives of her fa

42、mily membersD.express her beliefs towards the disabled50. What can we learn from the passage?A.The author attaches great importance to the inner self.B.The author overcame her limitedness to become a lawyer.C.The author has faced difficulties creating a new club.D.The author looks deeply into the re

43、al life of the Asian community.DChina is becoming more and more popular as a tourist destination. When it first re-opened to ordinary foreigners in the early 1980s, it was really a place for the adventurous at heart. Nowadays it is much easier to get to and there are many more choices for traveling

44、around. But is it necessary to travel with a group? What are the advantages of booking with a small group travel organizer?Usually a travel package includes transport, tickets and accommodation and, often, much more besides. All of these arrangements are handled to save you from the choresresearch,

45、selection, queuing, etc.so that you spend more time seeing and doing the things that you want.Organized tours usually include local guides at sites so that you get a good knowledge of the site and all that is relevant. In a group you will have various levels of support. Your tour guide and group wil

46、l be on hand to help with day-to-day issues and there should be some form of organization to deal with major issues. You should be provided with a number to call in emergencies.However, there are also some disadvantages. Tour packages have a set itinerary and by following this your freedom is restri

47、cted to some extent. You may feel that there isnt enough time at some sites. Since travel companies aim to make a profit then you can be sure that the prices they charge are higher than if you make the arrangements yourself. The question is, are you willing to pay that for the convenience?Tour packa

48、ges suit many people but not all. Only when you know how much you value the respective（各自的）factors can you make a decision. Typically, foreign visitors to China find themselves more willing to join a tour because the language makes it more difficult to travel independently than elsewhere. For some,

49、that is exactly the sort of challenge that will make their travels special.51. Why does the author raise the questions in Paragraph 1?A.To express his views.B.To compare different ideas.C.To introduce points for discussion.D.To describe the popularity of tourism.52. Which of the following is NOT tru

50、e according to the passage?A.There are more and more small-group travel organizers.B.You can know more about a site with an organized tour.C.It is very convenient to travel along with a travel package.D.Local guides help tourists to deal with day-to-day issues.53. The word “itinerary” in Paragraph 4

51、 could best be replaced by “_”.A.purpose B.schedule C.process D.solution 54. Foreigners to China are more willing to join a group tour because _.A.they dont like to make arrangements themselves.B.they think it will make their travels more special.C.they want to learn how to travel independently.D.th

52、ey may have difficulty communicating in Chinese.55. How is the passage developed?A.Main ideaComparisonSupporting examplesB.Main ideaSupporting examplesConclusionC.TopicexplanationsConclusionD.IntroductionArgumentsConclusion第卷本卷共6小题，共35分第三部分： 写作第一节：阅读表达（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，并按照题目要求用英语回答问题。Do you w

53、ant to improve the way you study? Do you feel nervous before a test?Many students say that a lack of concentration is their biggest problem. It seriously affects their ability to study, so do their test results. If so, use these tips to help you.Study Techniques. You should always study in the same

54、place. You shouldnt sit in a position that you use for another purpose. For example, when you sit on a sofa to study, your brain will think it is time to relax. Dont watch TV while you are studying. Experts warn that your concentration may be reduced by 50 percent if you attempt to study in this way

55、. Always try to have a white wall in front you, so there is nothing to distract you. Before sitting down to study, gather together all the equipment you needapart from your textbooks, pens, pencils and knives, make sure you have a dictionary. If your study desk or table is needed when you are not studying, stor