山东省平度市2016届高三模拟考试(二)英语

1、 世纪金榜 圆您梦想 英语试题2016.04第一部分：听力（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ABC三个选项中选择出最佳选项，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. Why wont the man help the woman?A. Hes going on vacation.B. He cant be around cats and dogs.C. He has been hired by someone else.2. When does

2、 the conversation probably take place?A. In the evening B. In the afternoon C. In the morning3. What does the man tell the woman?A. Their regular prices are a bargain.B. Their specials are only online.C. Their discounts on tires just ended.4. What does the man probably give to the woman?A. A bunch o

3、f flowers B. A necklace C. A surprise party5. What will the woman do on Saturday night?A. See a film B. Go out to eat C. Look after her little brother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ABC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，每小题将给出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

4、答6-7 题6. What is the boy going to be for Halloween? A. A wolf B. A prince C. A fighter with a mask7. What does the girl think of Prince Elsa? A. Shes very strong B. She has cooler hair C. She is for young kids听第7段材料，回答8-9 题8. How old is the mans daughter? A. Four years old B. Three years old C. Two

5、years old9. Who was an important influence on the woman?A. Her father B. Her grandfather C. Her mother听第8段材料，回答10-12 题10. Who might Mr. Gibson be? A. An art dealer. B. An art teacher C. A professional artist11. Where did the young woman get the idea for her painting?A. From nature B. From a televisi

6、on show C. From her own imagination12. In the mans opinion, what is the most important thing? A. Getting new skills even when youre older B. Exploring as many types of art as possible C. Allowing yourself to be creative from the start听第9段材料，回答13-16 题13. How long was the woman in the mountains? A. Fo

7、r six days B. For five days C. For two nights14. What was the womans favorite part of her trip?A. The fresh air B. The sounds of nature C. Going fishing in the river15. What does the man say about Hawaiian people?A. They are all attractive B. They are very busy C. They are very welcoming16. What do

8、the speakers have in common?A. Theyve both been camping before B. Theyve both been to Hawaii beforeC. They both spent the break with their parents听第10段材料，回答17-20 题17. What is the planes final destination? A. Dallas B. Miami C. Seattle18. What is true about the emergency exit rows?A. Anyone can sit t

9、here if theyre open B. They are reserved for families with childrenC. Flight staff may ask people sitting there for help19. What is to the right of the speaker?A. The speakers co-worker B. A place to check in extra baggage C. The area where the line should form20. Who will be able to board the plane

10、 first? A. Senior citizen B. Kids under the age of 15 C. Passengers with an A on their boarding passesII第一节阅读理解 （满分30分，每小题2分） ATomorrowland (PG)Running time2hr.10min.GenreActionDirectorBrad BirdCastBritt Robertson, Gorge Clooney, Raffey CassidyRelease Date May 22,2015San Andreas(PG-13)Running Time1

11、hr.54 minGenreActionDirectorBrad PeytonCast Alexandra Daddario, Dwayne “The Rock” JohnsonRelease DateMay 29,2015Jurassic World (PG-13)Running Time 2hr.4 minGenreAction Director Colin TrevorrowCast Bryce Dallas Howard, Chris Pratt, Vincent DOnofrioRelease DateJune 12,2015Avengers: Age of Ultron (PG-1

12、3)Running Time2hr.21 minGenre Action Director Joss WhedonCast Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr., Samuel L. JacksonRelease Date May 1, 201521. Which movie was directed by Colin Trevorrow?A Tomorrowland B San Andreas C Jurassic World D Avengers: Age of Ultron22. All four of the movies mentioned in the te

13、xt _.A. were released in May B. are of the same genreC. last more than two hours D. are intended for children23. Where would you be most likely to find the text? A. In an opera house B. In a cinema C. In a library D. In a bookstoreBThe “melting pot” in American cuisine(菜肴。烹饪法) is a myth, not terribl

14、y unlike the idea of a melting pot of American culture, notes chef Dan Barber. “Most cultures dont think about their cuisine in such monolithic(统一的) terms,” he says. “French, Mexican, Chinese, and Italian cuisines each consist of dozens of distinct regional foods. And I think American cuisine is mov

15、ing in the same direction, becoming more localized, not globalized. ”American cuisine is shaped by the natural wealth of the country. Having never faced agricultural hardship, Americans dont have to rely on rotating crops, such as the Japanese, whose food culture now showcases buckwheat (荞麦) alongsi

16、de rice, or the Indians, or the French and Italians, who feature beans alongside wheat. “That kind of negotiation with the land forced people to incorporate(接受) those crops in to the culture,” says Barber. And so eating soba noodles becomes part of what it means to be Japanese, and eating beans beco

17、mes part of what it means to be French.So if what we eat is what we are, what are Americans? Well, meat. “If Americans have any unifying food identity, I would say we are a mostly white meat culture,” says Barber. “The protein-centric dinner plate, whether youre talking about a boneless chicken brea

18、st, or a 16-ounce steak, as an everyday expectation is something that America really created, and now exports to the rest of the world.”Every single culture and religion uses food as part of their celebrations, says Ellen Gustafson, co-founder of the FEED Project and The 30 Project, which aims to de

19、al with both hunger and overweight issues globally. “The celebratory nature of food is universal. Every season, every harvest, and every holiday has its own food, and this is true in America as well. It helps define us.”24. According to the first paragraph, American cuisine _.A. consists of varietie

20、s of regional foods B. is becoming more and more globalizedC. has absorbed a lot from Chinese cuisine D. is not as unified as its culture25. What has made American cuisine different from other cuisines according to the article?A. Relying on rotating crops B. The difficulty of planting cropsC. The US

21、 melting pot culture D. The US agricultural wealth26. We can conclude from the article that _ has become part of what it means to be American.A. eating rice B. eating beans C. eating white meat D. eating soba noodles27. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the article?A. American c

22、uisine is healthier than other cuisines. B. American cuisine hasnt changed much over time. C. Americans use food as part of their celebrations. D. Americans are quite proud of their own cuisine. CIn a time when a dangerous number of people are overweight, many people seem to have forgotten the most

23、important way to keep healthy and slim-exercise. And as a new study carried out on mice in the lab has shown, exercise done early in life can reward you in your adult years.A team of researchers at the University of California studied the effects of early exercise on adult physical activity, body ma

24、ss and eating. They found that early-age exercise in mice has positive effects on adult levels of voluntary exercise in addition to reducing body mass.“These results may have an effect on the importance of regular physical education in elementary and middle schools,” said Theodore Garland, a profess

25、or of biology, who led the research project. “If kids exercise regularly through their school years, then they may be more likely to exercise as adults, which could have far-reaching positive effects on human health and well-being.”Although the positive effects of early-life exercise lasted for only

26、 one week, it is important to note that one week in the life of a mouse is the same as about nine months for humans. “Our results suggest that any positive effects of early-life exercise on adult exercise will need to be kept up if they are to be long-lasting.”His team of researchers found, too, tha

27、t all mice that had access to early exercise were lighter in weight than non-exercised mice.Garland explained that, in general, exercise will stimulate appetite sooner or later. However, it is possible that certain types of exercise, done for certain periods of time or at certain light levels, might

28、 not stimulate appetite much, if at all, at least in some individuals.“If we could understand what sorts of exercise these might be, then we might be able to tailor exercise recommendations in a way that would bring the benefits of exercise without increase in appetite, leading to a better chance of

29、 weight loss,” he said.28. How long do the positive effects of early-life exercise last for a mouse?A. One day B. One week C. One month D. Nine months29. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the article? A. More study is needed to better understand the effects of different types of

30、 exercise.B. Early-life exercise has life-long positive effects on peopleC. Kids should be encouraged to do exercise as early as possible to ensure physical health.D. The new study on mice mainly focused on how exercise affects appetite.30. The underlined word “stimulate” in the last but one paragra

31、ph is closest in meaning to _.A. decline B. improve C. vary D. harm31. What is the article mainly about?A. New ways to fight against being overweight.B The positive effects of miceC The possible risks of doing exerciseD. The positive effects of early- life exercise. DDisease spread in many ways. An

32、infected person can cough or sneeze on someone nearby, or they can spread germs through a handshake. But sometimes we pick up germs indirectly. A sick person might leave behind bacteria or viruses when they touch a door handle, for example. But what if those surfaces could clean themselves?Two teena

33、gers from Hong Kong asked themselves the same question. Now theyve developed a door handle that can kill germs on contact.The idea is simple: Every time the door is opened, the movement creates power that starts a germ-killing reaction on the handle. In lab tests, their system killed about 99.8 perc

34、ent of the germs that they spread onto lab dishes covered with their material. Research by others has shown that door handles in public areas are often home to lots of bacteria and viruses, notes 17-year-old Sum Ming(“Simon”) Wong. He and schoolmate Kin Pong (“Michael”) Li,18, wanted to design a cov

35、ering for door handles that would kill germs.After doing some research, they learned that a mineral called titanium dioxide is known to kill bacteria. Its already used in many products, from paints to desserts. To make their covering, the teenagers made the mineral into a very fine powder.Titanium d

36、ioxide kills bacteria best when lit by ultraviolet light, says Simon. UV light is found in sunlight. But UV light does not naturally shine on indoor handles or any used at night, so the teenagers light their door handle from within.To make sure the light reaches the coated surface, the teenagers mad

37、e their door handle out of clear glass, Each end fits into a bracket (托架). Inside one of the brackets is a strong light-emitting diode(LED).From it comes UV light.And heres the interesting part: The power that makes the UVlight shine comes from opening and closing the door. The power from the door i

38、s then carried by wire to the LED inside the door handle.The door handle system, Michael and Simon say, might cost no more than about $13 (about 81 yuan) to build.32. The ways diseases spread are mentioned at the beginning of the text to _.A. demonstrate how most diseases are spread indirectlyB. rem

39、ind readers of the importance of cleaning their handsC. explain how to kill bacteria or viruses effectivelyD. help to describe a new invention that prevents diseases from spreading33. Michael and Simons door handle _.A. is too expensive for ordinary familiesB. is powered by the movement of its users

40、C. works better at night than in the daytimeD. is made of a metal that can take in UV light34. The LED is placed inside the brackets to _.A. supply enough power to the handle systemB. produce titanium dioxide to kill bacteriaC. provide UV light to help titanium dioxide work betterD. direct the UV li

41、ght in sunlight to the coated surface35. What is the authors attitude toward Michael and Simons door handle system?A. Cautious B. Critical C. Enthusiastic D. Disappointed 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。If you feel anxious socializing with people, doing good deeds may h

42、elp you relax.Scientists have found that keeping busy with acts of kindness can help people mix more easily with strangers instead of trying to avoid them. Their study could help people who feel fearful in the company of others feel better in social situations such as parties, for example._36_ , peo

43、ple who suffer from social anxiety miss out on the support gained from having relationships with others and typically have fewer friends. Canadian researchers from Simon Fraser University and the University of British Columbia in Canada studied 155 students who said they experience high level of soc

44、ial anxiety._37_. One group performed good deeds, such as voluntarily washing up friends dishes or donating to charity. _38_, while the third group carried on with life as normal. _39_. And the new study showed that participants in the group who actively led a helping hand also experienced a reducti

45、on in their desire to avoid social situations._40_.“Using this technique may work especially well early on while participants expect positive reactions from others in response to their kindness,” said researchers.A. By avoiding social situationsB. You might have been there beforeC. They were randoml

46、y divided into three groups.D. But researchers believe that good deeds can lead to more good deeds.E. Another was exposed to good deeds but didnt perform any themselvesF. Researchers say that good deeds help with feelings of possible anxiety and pain.G. Performing acts of kindness to help others is

47、already known to increase happiness III 完形填空（共20小题：每小题1.5分，共30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。You may have heard from some so-called friends that what you have been fighting for is not within your reach and that you have no chance to succeed. The question is, do you _41 them and

48、 change your dreams or goals?If you choose to believe these types of 42 and start to believe what others say about you, you have given 43_ of your life, your destiny, to the opinions, thoughts and feelings of others. Two years ago, I happened to meet a lady at a local market who wanted to branch out

49、 (扩大范围)further in her life by starting to 44 her own, small home business. She worked _45_ for a group home as a day provider but wanted to 46_ better control of her destiny. She was 47 to go it alone (单干), afraid that she wouldnt be 48 to make enough money to quit her boring day job. Her biggest 49

50、 was not her ability; it was her 50 in herself. Most of her friends and acquaintances(熟人) 51 her ability to be a business owner, or suggested to her that she would just forget about her business idea and 52 her job, telling her that jobs were hard to come by. 53 for her, though, she did not want to

51、totally give up her idea. And, while she continued to have doubts about what she really wanted to do, her goal was totally 54 by a new business acquaintance.Her business acquaintance gave her encouragement and made time 55 whenever she needed questions or suggestions, or just to talk about business

52、issues. Though she had all the right plans and the ability to succeed, she 56 her own obstacle. The good news is that she continued, even though she was 57 with self-doubt, and quit her day job to go it alone last year. What she conquered was more than issues around developing her 58 ; she conquered

53、 her own anxiety, her own self-doubt. She succeeded because she did not 59 the naysayers(反对者); she succeeded because she 60 the greatest obstacleher own belief in herself.41. A. forget B. believe C. persuade D. discourage42. A. questions B. expressions C. suggestions D. comments43. A. rules B. goals

54、 C. control D. pace44. A. expand B. continue C. reduce D. protect45. A. calmly B. reluctantly C. daily D. occasionally46. A. gain B escape C. obey D. admit 47. A. lucky B. eager C. annoyed D. hesitant48. A. free B. able C. satisfied D. worried49. A. drive B. courage C. challenge D. adventure50. A. b

55、elief B. interest C. opinion D. pride51. A. noticed B. doubted C. praised D. recognized52. A. start B. change C. quit D. keep53. A. Interestingly B. Particularly C. Surprisingly D. Fortunately54. A. adjusted B. arranged C. supported D. achieved 55. A. available B. valuable C. enjoyable D. practical5

56、6. A. solved B. avoided C. remained D. overlooked57. A. struggling B. conflicting C. connecting D. communicating58. A. ability B. business C. creativity D. confidence59. A. argue with B. rely on C. ask for D. listen to60. A. suffered B. overcame C. prevented D. skipped语法填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分，共15），请将答案写在答题纸上，阅读下面材料，用不多于3个单词的正确形式填空：I had the 61._ (mean)mother in the world. While other kids ate candy for