惠州二模英语

1、惠州市2013届高三第二次调研考试英语试题 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1?15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。    Our teen has probably taught us a lot about sports, fashion, or whatever hobby she's into, so we think daughters can be pretty inspiring. Six years a

2、go, when a mother enrolled (报名）her 7-year-old daughter, Rachel, in 1 _  classes, she never imagined creating the next Serena Williams.     The twice-weekly lessons, which had been 2 _  by Rachel's school teacher as a way to help the girl adapt to the school, seemed

3、3 _  in the first few months. Actually ,she was having regular failures in the classroom and her grades were falling. The unknown factor behind the b ehavior? Her 4 _  ，a problem she had in common with her mother, Gabi Rose. Rachel, a second-grader, was so 5 _  that she bought her clo

4、thes in the adult women's department;6 _  ，her mother weighed nearly 260 pounds.At first Rachel was the 7 _  player on the court and regularly broke into tears. But with her mom on the side lines, shouting 8 _  . she gradually stopped being afraid of her lessons. "I started t

5、o hit more and to 9  _ what the coaches said," Rachel says. Best of all, she lost weight - 50 pounds in all.Most of Rachel's teammates were enrolled in the class because they had parents who were tennis 10 _  . Her own mother, Gabi, on the other hand, had never cared about tennis

6、or even watched a game. But she was soon 11  _ by her daughter's success. "Tennis 12  _ Rachel so completely that I decided I should learn," she says. "I joined a 13 _  class and ended up liking it." Before long her 14  _ and the other three children took

7、up the game, and the family began spending Saturdays on the court.Now 130 pounds, Gabi plays tennis every week, and Rachel, the seventh-grade student, now 15 _  with a college-level tennis team .Gabi says："My daughter brought out my inner athlete."  1. A .football  

8、;      B. tennis        C .arts            D .law2. A .suggested   B. studied     C .realized   D .produced3. A . important B .necessary

9、0;C .useful       D . useless4. A. sight             B .height        C . weight     D . study5. A .beautiful    B. heavy    

10、      C .busy          D .gentle6. A .honestly     B .generally   C .rarely        D . similarly7. A .smartest     B .best    

11、;          C . slowest   D .greatest8. A .noise      B. complaint  C .disappointment       D . encourage9. A .follow         B. speak &

12、#160;         C .refuse         D .accept10. A .coaches   B. lovers           C .teachers     D .bosses11. A .cheated    B .r

13、equired     C . inspired    D . destroyed12. A .surprised B. changed     C .frightened D .educated13. A. beginner   B .super          C . senior      

14、  D .advanced14. A. friends      B. classmates C .husband    D .relatives15. A .lives            B. works          C .learns    &#

15、160;    D . competes 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，在空格填入一个适当的词或使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16?25的相应位置上。     Mr. Jones woke early one morning. It was a beautiful morning, so 16 _  went to

16、the window and looked out. He was surprised to see a neatly dressed, middle-aged professor, 17  _ worked in the university near his house. He had grey hair and thick glasses, and was carrying 18 _  umbrella, a morning newspaper and a bag. Mr. Jones thought that he must 19 _  (arrive)

17、by the night train and decided to walk to the university instead of 20 _  (take) a taxi.     Mr. Jones had a big tree in his garden, and the children had tied a long rope to one of its branches, so that they could swing on it.     Mr. Jones was surprised

18、to see the professor stop and look 21 _  (care) up and down the road . 22  _ he saw that there was nobody in sight, he stepped into the ga rden (there was no fence), put his umbrella, newspaper,  bag and hat neatly on the grass and took hold of the rope. He pulled it hard 23 _  (

19、see) whether it was strong enough to take his weight, then 24 _  (run) as fast as he could and swung into the air on the end of the rope.'     At last the professor stopped and continued on his way 25 _  the university, looking as quiet and correct as one would expe

20、ct a professor to be. II阅读.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。                         

21、;                         A       "Beating is a sign of affection, cursing (骂）is a sign of love."     Many may not expec

22、t to hear the words of the old Chinese saying in these modern timeswith parents wealthier and better educated than they have ever been-but experts say they still ring true.     Today, it seems, Chinese parents are more likely to send their children to pre-college military academi

23、es in the United States in the hope that some tough love will pave the way to success.     "Good education doesn't mean letting your child enjoy privileges, especially our boys," said Song Wenming, an entrepreneur (企业家）in Jinhua, East China's Zhejiang province.&

24、quot; They should be raised in tough conditions to know what to fight for in the future."     In August, Song sent his 17-year-old son to Valley Forge Military Academy (VFMA) in Pennsylvania. And he is far from alone, even though it takes a lot of money - around $48,000 per

25、year to send a child to a strict military school.     Statistics shows that an increasing number of Chinese students have been registering with such academies.     A few years ago, there were no Chinese students at Valley Forge. Today, there are 28."All o

26、f the Chinese students at Valley Forge came from wealthy families, some of them were spoiled," said Jennifer Myers, director of marketing and communications at the school.     Song's only son, Song Siyu, had a rocky start during his first six weeks at the school. The tee

27、nager said he went to the school voluntarily but did not expect it to be as difficult.     Now, three months late r，he has perfected the art of taking a bath in 35 seconds, finishing a meal without looking at his food, and making his bed with precision. He can even take criticism

28、, no matter how unreasonable.     "The training is hard but I know it is good for self-development of individuals," said Song Siyu .'The endless training and scolding are just ways to build up our character, they are not personal."But his enthusiasm is not univ

29、ersal. Ten of the 13 Chinese students who joined the a cademy this year have transferred to other schools.     But for those who stick with it, there is a reward for all the hard work.26. From the second paragraph, we can know the old Chinese saying _.A. is out of date in mo

30、dern times. B. is disagreed by rich parents.C. is still worth trusting. D . is deeply believed by better educated parent.27. The underlined sentence means that _A. Song sent his only son to military school, so he feels lonely.B. Song is the only one who sends his child t to

31、military school.C. There are other people sending their children to military school besides Song.D. The fee of the military school is so high that only Song can afford it.28. Song Siyu got some achievements in the military school except _.A .taking a bath in a short time B having

32、 his meal with his eyes closedC. taking unreasonable criticism D . improving his chara cter29. How many Chinese students are there at Valley Forge before this year?A.10             B.13        &#

33、160;        C.15                 D .2530. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?A. It's likely that more and more Chinese students will attend VFMA.B.

34、60;most Chinese parents approve of educating their children by beating and cursing nowadays.C. Song Siyu had no difficulty in adjusting to the life at VFMA.D. Most Chinese students support the way of education at VFMA.            

35、                                         B      You know eating fruit and v

36、egetables does good . But do you know it can also make you look good?  People who increased their intake over just six weeks developed a healthy glow and appeared more attractive, researchers found . Scientists at St Andrews University found eating them slightly increased yellow and red pigment

37、s in the volunteers' skin. They monitored the food intake of 35 people and took pictures of their faces, arms and hands using a sensitive camera at the start, and after three and six weeks. Increasing their intake of greens by 2.9 portions a day was found to make the person look more healthy and

38、 an extra 3.3 portions could enhance their attractiveness, when their photographs were rated by others.       Fruit and vegetables are rich in carotenoids (类胡萝卜素)，which are known to protect against cell damage from pollution and UV rays, and can also prevent age-related

39、 diseases including heart disease and cancer.  But while it was known eating extreme amounts of certain vegetables such as carrots could turn skin orange ，it was not known a small increase was perceptible(被觉察）to others - and was seen as appealing.      A camera measured

40、 changes to the skin's redness, yellowness and lightness, and found it significantly changed in people who naturally increased their intake. These changes were not evident in three weeks. Using light sensors, the researchers showed these red and yellow hues were linked with the levels of caroten

41、oids in their skin. There are hundreds of carotenoids but those thought to have the most dramatic effect are lycopene(番茄红素)-which gives tomatoes and red peppers their red colour - and beta-carotene found in carrots as well as broccoli, squash, and spinach.  Skin colour is also affected by chemi

42、cals called polyphenols（多元酚)，found in apples, blueberries and cherries, which cause blood rush to the skin surface.31. What do we know from the research?A. If you take in a little more fruit and  vegetables, you will obviously look more attractive in three weeks. increased their intak

43、e over just six weeksB. The researchers took the pictures of the 35 people in the research at different stages.         = took pictures of their faces, arms and hands  at the start, and after three and six weeksC. Increasing your intake of

44、greens by 2.9 portions a day can greatly improve your health.        was found to make the person look more healthyD. People who increased their intake of greens by 3.3 portions a day were found the most attractive after six weeks.     and

45、an extra 3.3 portions could enhance提高 their attractiveness,32. Which of the following is NOT the function of carotenoids ？A. They can protect against  cell damage from pollution and UV rays.B. They can prevent heart disease and cancer.C. They can prevent age-related diseases

46、.D. They can keep you in good health.     which are known to protect against cell damage from pollution and UV rays, and can also prevent age-related diseases including heart disease and cancer. 33. Which of the statements is NOT TRUE according to the passage?A.

47、60;We've already known eating extreme amounts of carrots can turn skin orange.=But while it was known eating extreme amounts of certain vegetables such as carrots could turn skin orange ，it was not known a small increase was perceptible(被觉察）to others - and was seen as appealing.B. We knew i

48、n the past that eating a few more carrots could make us look appealing. But while it was known eating extreme amounts of certainvegetables such as carrots could turn skin orange ，it was not known a small increase was perceptible(被觉察）to others - and was seen as appealing.C. The research showed t

49、he improvement in skin is linked with the levels of carotenoids in it.  =the researchers showed these red and yellow hues were linked with the levels of carotenoids in their skin.    These changes were not evident=these red and yellow huesD. Among hundreds of carotenoids, ly

50、copene is thought to have the most dramatic effect on the skin.  =There are hundreds of carotenoids but those thought to have the most dramatic effect are lycopene(番茄红素)-34. We can infer from the passage that _A. Skin's redness, yellowness and lightness make a person look more hea

51、lthy and attractive.=People who increased their intake over just six weeks developed a healthy glow and appeared more attractive  =A camera measured changes to the skin's redness, yellowness and lightness, and found it significantly changed in people who naturally increased their intake.B.&

52、#160;Carotenoids have the same effect as lycopene.    are rich in carotenoids (类胡萝卜素)，which are known to protect against cell damage from pollution and UV rays, and can also prevent age-related diseases including heart disease and cancer  C. It is carotenoids that give

53、tomatoes and red peppers their red colour.  There are hundreds of carotenoids but those thought to have the most dramatic effect are lycopene(番茄红素)-which gives tomatoes and red peppers their red colourD. Both beta-carotene and polyphenols affect skin colour by causing blood rush to the ski

54、n surface.    Skin colour is also affected by chemicals called polyphenols（多元酚)，found in apples, blueberries and cherries, which cause blood rush to the skin surface35. Which can be the best title of the passage?A. Eating fruit and vegetables does good .B. Fruit and vegetables ar

55、e rich in carotenoids.C. How to become attractive. D . Eating fruit and vegetables makes you look good  CMy hate for my mother caused me a lot of years of pain, but I finally realized that I was not hurting her. I was hurting myself and I was in bondage to her because I held her in my

56、 heart full of hate. God set me free from this when I forgave her. A couple of years ago I came face to face with my mother at my grandmother's funeral. I told her about the changes in my life and I told her that I forgave her. I was able to tell her that I loved her. I am still separated from m

57、y oldest daughter, but she knows that I love her and that I made some wrong choices. I am now raising three of my own children and my sister's child . When I look into the eyes of my sister's, babywho is now the same age as my oldest child was when I left herI can see myself at that age. I k

58、now that Jesus forgives, as I am allowed to be the mother I never knew.Take a look at your life. There are things we dream of doing one day, there are things we wish we could forget. In the Bible, it says that Jesus came to make all things new. What would your life look like if you could start over

59、with a clean slate?Li ve with hope. If you are looking for peace, there is a way to balance your life. No one can be perfect, or have a perfect life. But every one of us has the opportunity to experience perfect grace through a personal relationship with God through his son, Jesus Christ.You can rec

60、eive Christ right now by faith through prayer. Praying is simply talking to God . God knows your heart and is not so concerned with your words as he is with the attitude of your heart. Jesus Christ will come into your life, just as he promised .As you learn more about your relationship with God, and

61、 how much he loves you, you'll experience life to the fullest.36. From paragraph 1，we can infer that _ .A. the author-still lives with her motherB. the author has three children but the oldest one does not live with herC. when staying with her sister's baby, the auth

62、or can't help recalling her old daysD. the author will never be forgiven by her mother37. From the passage, we know the author was hurting herself because _ .A. she couldn't forgive herself for making so ma ny mistakesB. she is separated from her oldest daughterC.

63、60;she hasn't any belief in her lifeD. she couldn't get rid of the hate for her mother38. According to the author, which one is Not True?A. Not all of us can experience a perfect life.B. There are various situations in life.C. When we pray, God cares more about our a

64、ttitude than our words.D. We should be grateful to God for his help.39. In writing this passage, the author intends to _.A. tell us a story about her and her childrenB. show her regret to her motherC. tell us religious belief is a cure for bad feelings in lifeD. explain

65、 why she forgave her mother40. The best title for the passage might/would be _.A. Forgiveness is a virtue B. How to live a perfect lifeC. The right attitude towards our life D . God is always with usDTaiwanese fishing boats that sailed to the Diaoyu Islands to protest Japan's &quo

66、t;purchase" of part of the islands completed their voyage Tuesday morning and have set sail for home.Local media reported that the boats finished their protest at 9:15 a.m. and are expected to return to a port in northeast Taiwan's Yilan county at noon Wednesday.Although the boats originall

67、y numbered 75，they were joined at sea by other boats from different parts of Taiwan, raising the total number to about 100 vessels. Organiz ers said the voyage was made to protect Taiwanese fishing rights in nearby waters and to protest Japan's "purchase" of part of the Diaoyu Islands.

68、The Japanese government announced a plan to "purchase" part of the islands earlier this month despite repeated protests from the Chinese government. The action aroused demonstrations across China as well as consumers' boycott of Japanese products in recent weeks. Local authorities in T

69、aiwan have also protested the move."Japan's purchase and nationalization of China's Diaoyu Islands is putting China-Japan economic and trade ties at risk due to man-made factors." An official spokesman from Beijing warned .China-Japan economic and trade relations was back on track in 1952 when the two countries signed their first non-