一轮复习阶段仿真检测选修8B卷

1、2012届新人教高考英语一轮复习阶段仿真检测（16）选修8 B卷【说明】本试卷分为第卷(选择题)和第卷(非选择题)两部分。满分150分。考试时间120分钟。第卷(选择题，共115分)第一部分：听力(共两节，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A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，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。(Text 1)W：It is a bit warm out today.M：Warm？You could fry an egg on the

2、street！1.What does the man mean？A.The food should be kept warm.B.They should have eggs for dinner.C.Its extremely hot outside.答案：C(Text 2)M：I thought that the chair cost 50 dollars.W：It used to，but the price has gone up 15 dollars.M：Well，thats more than I can afford，Im afraid.2.What is the price of

3、the chair now？A.$50.B.$15.C.$65.答案：C(Text 3)W：Are you sure Sam wont mind your borrowing his bicycle？M：No，of course not！I told you，hes a friend of mine，very kind to people.3.What does the man think of his friend Sam？A.Selfish.B.Kindhearted.C.Openminded.答案：B(Text 4)W：What can you see？M：Cant you see a

4、kite high up in the sky？W：Where？You have good vision.M：Come close to the window.Can you see it now？W：Oh，Yes.4.What can we learn from the conversation？A.The woman has good eyesight.B.The speakers both see the kite.C.The man has poor eyesight.答案：B(Text 5)W：Doctor，Id like to ask a couple of questions.M

5、：What can I do for you？W：I do a lot of work at the computer.Will the screen hurt my eyes？M：No，you shouldnt worry about that.But it is a good idea to rest your eyes from time to time.5.Where does the conversation most probably take place？A.At the doctors.B.In front of a computer.C.In the classroom.答案

6、：A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A、B、C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，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6至8题。(Text 6)W：Who is that speaking？M：This is Sam Finch.W：Sam.Howve you been？I havent seen you for a month.M：Ive been busy.I was working on a bu

7、siness deal in California.Im in Norway right now.W：Yeah.I understand youre skiing with Maria.M：We planned to.And weve made plans to meet this afternoon，but I cant make it，and I havent been able to find Maria.She moved to a different hotel.If she calls，tell her Ill meet her for dinner at the Grand Ho

8、tel at 700.W：OK.The Grand Hotel.I will.M：Thank you.Goodbye.W：Goodbye.I hope you have a good holiday.6.What has the man been doing in California？A.He has been dealing with business.B.He has been looking for Maria.C.He has been practicing skiing.答案：A7.How long have the speakers not seen each other？A.F

9、or a month.B.For a year.C.For a week.答案：A8.Where will the man meet Maria？A.At the airport.B.In the hotel.C.In the shop.答案：B听第7段材料，回答第9至11题。(Text 7)W：Clinic.Can I help you？M：Good afternoon.This is Frank Stone.I want to make an appointment with Dr.Milton，please.W：Yes，of course，Mr.Stone.We have you in

10、our records.Can you manage this afternoon？M：Im afraid not.I can come tomorrow.W：Im afraid Dr.Milton is not on duty tomorrow.Hell be here the day after tomorrow.Thats Thursday，March 27th.M：Fine.W：Will 530 be all right？M：Well，yes.But what time does the clinic close？W：We start at 900 a.m. and close at

11、700 pm on weekdays.We dont work on the weekends.M：Id prefer a later time so that I can come after work.W：Then what about 615？M：OK，thats fine.9.Where does the conversation most probably take place？A.In the street.B.In the clinic.C.Over the phone.答案：C10.When is the clinic open？A.From Monday to Friday.

12、B.On weekdays except Thursday.C.Throughout the whole week.答案：A11.When will the man meet with Dr.Milton？A.At 530 pm，Wednesday.B.At 615 pm，Wednesday.C.At 615 pm，Thursday.答案：C听第8段材料，回答第12至14题。(Text 8)M：Lets see，now.Which train do I need to get on？W：Excuse me.Do you need any help？M：Yes.I want to go to T

13、okyo Tower，but Im really lost.This is my first time to visit Japan，so I have no idea of how to ride the train.W：First，you need to buy a ticket to your destination.From here，its a hundred and thirty yen.M：A hundred and thirty yen.OK.W：Then，get on the Subway Line at platform No.4.M：No.4，all right.Oh，a

14、nd how often do the trains come around this time of day？W：Usually，they come about every six minutes or so.M：All right.And where do I get off the train？W：Get off three stops from here.The sign at the station is written in English，so youll be able to read it.M：Three stops.Got it.Thanks for your help.W

15、：No problem.Good luck.12.Where should the man get on the train？A.At platform No.3.B.At platform No.4.C.At platform No.5.答案：B13.How often do the trains come？A.About every sixteen minutes.B.About every six minutes.C.About every thirteen minutes.答案：B14.Where should the man get off the train？A.At the fi

16、rst stop.B.At the second stop.C.At the third stop.答案：C听第9段材料，回答第15至17题。(Text 9)W：Come with me to my office，David. I want to talk to you.Ive been told that you did not go to classes last week.Could you tell me why？M：Well，I just didnt feel like being in class.W：Hmmm，thats strange.You know，David，all th

17、e teachers say youre a very good student.How come you suddenly skipped classes for a whole week？Is there something wrong？M：Well，my parents have been arguing all week long.I can hear them from my room even with the door closed.I cant focus on my homework and all I can think about is their shouting.W：

18、I see.So where did you go last week？I suppose you werent at home.M：I went to an Internet caf to chat with a friend of mine.He is the only person who understands me.W：OK，I dont blame you，David.But next time you have a problem like this，come to me first.It doesnt help to skip classes.I think Ill talk

19、to your parents tomorrow.15.What is the probable relationship between the speakers？A.Teacher and student.B.Mother and son.C.Sister and brother.答案：A16.Why didnt the man attend classes last week？A.He did not finish any of his homework.B.He was having family problems.C.He went out to play computer game

20、s.答案：B17.What is the womans suggestion？A.The man should move out of his house.B.The man should have a talk with his parents.C.The man should ask her for help next time.答案：C听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。(Text 10)My friend Charlie was born in Quebec，Canada in 1970.He grew up in Toronto.His father is a doctor，and

21、his mother works in a company.He is single at the moment，but hes going to get married next year.His girlfriends name is Kate Thomas.He went to a primary school in Toronto and his favorite subjects were English and history.After high school，he went to Toronto University to learn accounting.After grad

22、uation，he came to China and studied Chinese at Beijing University for 3 years.Now he is working in a Canadian company in Beijing.I met Charlie at Beijing University when I was also studying there.Both he and I like playing tennis and chess very much.We were very good friends.On the weekends，I would

23、show him around the city if we were free.We visited the Palace Museum，the Summer Palace，the Grand Bell Temple，the Great Wall and many other interesting places.He likes Beijing very much.Thats why he decided to stay here to work after graduation.18.What can we know about Charlie？A.His mother is a doc

24、tor.B.He has got married.C.He works in Beijing now.答案：C19.Where did the speaker first meet Charlie？A.In Beijing.B.In Toronto.C.In Quebec.答案：A20.Which of the following places is NOT mentioned in the text？A.The Palace Museum.B.The Temple of Heaven.C.The Grand Bell Temple.答案：B第二部分：英语知识运用(共两节，满分45分)第一节：

25、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。21. history of the American South is history of suffering，also one of hope and success.A.A；theB.The；theC.A；a D.The；a解析：考查冠词。第一空强调美国南方的历史，用定冠词表特指；第二空表示“一段的历史”，用不定冠词。答案：D22.Cocaines being often used as painkillers can give rise to the belief that it

26、is not an addictive drug.A.proper B.mistakenC.impossible D.unsuitable解析：考查形容词辨析。mistaken错误的。句意：可卡因经常被用作止痛剂可能引起一种错误的想法，即：它不是一种易上瘾的毒品。proper合适的；impossible不可能的；unsuitable不合适的。答案：B23.Though up in a big city，Bill always prefers to live a country life.A.brought B.was broughtC.bringing D.having brought解析：考

27、查过去分词。分子的主语Bill与bring之间是逻辑上的被动关系，故用过去分词brought，Though brought.部分在句中作状语。答案：A24.Waiter，what about my food？I for over 30 minutes.Oh，sorry，sir.Just one more minute，please.A.have waited B.was waitingC.have been waiting D.had waited解析：考查时态。句意：“服务员，我的饭怎么样了？我一直等了三十多分钟了。”“噢，对不起，先生，请再等一分钟。”根据句意可知此处用现在完成进行时表示一

28、直持续并且还要继续进行下去的动作。答案：C25.Look at these black clouds.It soon.Sure.If only we out.A.is raining；dont comeB.is going to rain；hadnt comeC.will rain；havent comeD.is to rain；wont come解析：考查时态与虚拟语气。句意：“瞧这些乌云，要下雨了。”“嗯。要是我们没有出来就好了。”根据某种迹象预测要发生某事，用be going to do sth.；if only在此句中表示与过去事实相反的愿望，故谓语用过去完成时。答案：B26.(201

29、0河南实验中学高三检测)Though they are very busy every day， they manage to get together .A.by and by B.now and thenC.all the time D.more or less解析：句意：尽管他们每天都很忙，他们还是不时地聚一聚。by and by“逐渐地”；now and then“时而，不时地”；all the time“一直”；more or less“或多或少”。答案：B27.Shall I begin the lecture？Im afraid we have to wait for a whi

30、le.John is coming with a microphone.I can do without the microphone.A.Im sorry B.Excuse meC.I beg your pardon D.Never mind解析：考查交际用语。由I can do without the microphone可知，此处表示“没关系”。答案：D28.This naughty boy is really ，which makes his mother upset.A.attractive B.activeC.troublesome D.anxious解析：考查形容词辨析。trou

31、blesome令人烦恼的。attractive吸引人的；active活跃的；anxious焦虑的。答案：C29.The crowds had all gone home and the street was quiet .A.any more B.no longerC.any longer D.once more解析：考查短语辨析。once more再一次。答案：D30.Jim has been looking for his dictionary for almost an hour，and Tracy forgot to tell him that David it 2 hours ago

32、.A.took；away B.took；inC.took；over D.took；on解析：考查短语辨析。take away拿走。take in欺骗；take over接管；take on接受，从事(某工作)。答案：A31.The closing music out when the hero rides off into the sunset.A.faded B.would fadeC.has faded D.fades解析：考查时态。由下文rides可知用一般现在时fades。介绍电影剧情往往用一般现在时。答案：D32. advertisements，TV programs are oft

33、en made boring.A.Regularly interrupted byB.Regularly interruptingC.To regularly interruptD.To be regularly interrupted by解析：考查过去分词作状语。句子的主语TV programs与interrupt之间是逻辑上的被动关系，故用过去分词形式。句意：电视节目每隔一段时间就会插播广告，令人厌烦。答案：A33.I want to make meatballs.Would you please give me a hand to the meat？A.cut down B.cut o

34、ffC.cut in D.cut up解析：考查短语辨析。cut up切碎。cut down砍倒；cut off切断；cut in插嘴。答案：D34.He the pencil and began to draw the beautiful surroundings on a sheet of paper.A.sharpened B.has sharpenedC.would sharpen D.was sharpening解析：考查时态。由下文began可知用一般过去时sharpened。答案：A35.If you keep with silly questions，I shall go ou

35、t of my senses.A.bothering B.interruptingC.troubling D.disturbing解析：考查动词辨析。interrupt打断。bother打扰；trouble麻烦，打扰；disturb打扰。答案：B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，在短文后所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。This happened years ago when I was a waitress，but I still remember this specific incident so vividly.As

36、the end of the night was 36，ten minutes before our restaurant closed，a gentleman came in.I was the 37 waitress who got to stay after closing to serve him his food.The customer was quite 38 with how his food was prepared.He sent his 39 back twice.When it eventually arrived to his liking，he 40some fre

37、sh coffee.Meanwhile，my manager and our cooks were 41 me closely，as they wanted the last customer of the 42 to finally leave so that we could 43 the shop and go home.At that time I was frustrated and tired.I also knew he would probably not 44 very well，seeing his inexpensive meal.45，I tried to give h

38、im good service.Then in the last ten minutes，as I was refilling his coffee，I somehow 46 it on the table as well as his plate.I apologized，but I was 47 to get him another plate of food as everything was shut down in the 48.Knowing his previous temperament (性情)，I had a certain 49 of how he might react

39、.He asked to speak to the manager.But he 50 shocked me at this point.Instead of 51 to my boss，he simply said，“This young ladys done a fine job.You need to keep her 52 as long as you can！”After that he paid his bill and left，and I eagerly went home.The next morning when I came to work and 53 my tipsy

40、ou often dont get it till the next day 54 a customer charges it on a credit cardI was 55 that the customer had offered a $15 tip for his $8 dinner.People are often much nicer than they look！语篇解读：整理的一次经历让她深刻理解了“人不可貌相”这句话。36.A.darkeningB.approachingC.leaving D.happening解析：深夜快要“来临(approaching)”时，在饭店关门前

41、的十分钟，一位绅士来用餐。答案：B37.A.lucky B.firstC.unlucky D.young解析：根据后面的who got to.可知，在这么晚的时候还不得不留下来为客人服务，整理感到自己很“不幸(unlucky)”。答案：C38.A.pleased B.familiarC.interested D.dissatisfied解析：根据后面的sent. back twice和When it eventually arrived to his liking判断，这位绅士对饭菜“不满意(dissatisfied)”。答案：D39.A.order B.billC.note D.mail解析

42、：这位先生把他“定的饭菜(order)”退回来两次。答案：A40.A.changed B.soldC.needed D.threw解析：当一切都合他的意，他又要了新鲜咖啡。答案：C41.A.following B.checkingC.watching D.helping解析：这个时候经理和厨师都紧“盯(watching)”整理，因为他们希望这位顾客尽快吃完离开。答案：C42.A.day B.timeC.place D.room解析：此处是指那一“天(day)”饭店的最后一位顾客。答案：A43.A.turn up B.close upC.set off D.turn off解析：最后一位顾客离开

43、后他们就可以“关门(close up)”回家了。答案：B44.A.speak B.behaveC.tip D.eat解析：根据顾客用餐的费用和最后一段提示可知，整理判断这位绅士不会付很多的小费。tip此处用作动词，指“付小费”。答案：C45.A.Instead B.BesidesC.Otherwise D.However解析：“然而(however)”，整理还是尽最大努力给他提供好的服务。答案：D46.A.spread B.leftC.spilled D.broke解析：在给这位绅士添咖啡的时候，不知怎么的，整理把咖啡“洒到(spilled)”了盘子和桌子上。答案：C47.A.eager B.

44、willingC.shameful D.unable答案：D48.A.kitchen B.rainC.line D.operation解析：此时已经太晚了，整理虽然道歉了，但“无法(unable)”给这位绅士换一盘食物，因为“厨房(kitchen)”里一切设施都已关了。答案：A49.Aaaamunication B.expectationC.tradition D.hesitation解析：根据这位绅士先前的性情，整理在洒了咖啡后对他可能的反应有一定的“预料(expectation)”。答案：B50.A.gradually B.frequentlyC.rudely D.really解析：但是这

45、个时候这位绅士的做法“确实(really)”让整理感到意外。答案：D51.A.explaining B.apologizingC.attending Daaaplaining解析：对于整理洒了咖啡这件事，这位绅士并没有向经理“抱怨(complaining)”。答案：D52.A.off B.aroundC.away D.out解析：相反，他向经理建议，整理表现得很好，经理应该尽可能长期地让整理在这里工作。keep somebody around让某人在附近，在此处表示让整理能够长期在饭店工作。答案：B53.A.held back B.brought upC.picked up D.looked

46、for解析：第二天整理上班，去“取(picked up)”她的小费。答案：C54.A.unless B.ifC.although D.in case解析：“如果(if)”顾客是用信用卡付账，所给的小费等到第二天才能拿到。答案：B55.A.convinced B.learnedC.told D.reminded解析：整理被“告知(told)”，那位绅士为8美元的饭付了15美元的小费。答案：C第三部分：阅读理解(共20小题，每小题2分，满分40分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。A(2010湖北重点中学联考)Frederic Francois Chopin，t

47、he famous composer and pianist，was born in Zelazowa Wola，Poland，on February 22,1810，of a French father and a Polish mother.His father，Nicholas Chopin，was a French tutor to many noble families，later accepting a position as a French teacher at the Warsaw Lyceum.Although Chopin later attended the Lyceu

48、m where his father taught，his early training began at home.This included receiving piano lessons from his mother.By the age of six，Chopin was creating original pieces，showing remarkable musical ability.His parents arranged for the young Chopin to take piano instruction from Wojciech Zywny.When Chopi

49、n was sixteen，he attended the Warsaw Conservatory of Music，directed by composer Joseph Elsner.Elsner，like Zywny，insisted on the traditional training associated with classical music but allowed his students to investigate more original imaginations of the romantic style as well.As often happened to t

50、he young musicians of both the Classical and Romantic Periods，Chopin was sent to Vienna，the center of music that day.He gave piano concerts and then arranged to have his pieces published by a Viennese publishing house there.While Chopin was in Austria，Poland and Russia were in the apparent beginning

51、s of war.He returned to Warsaw to get his things in preparation for a more permanent move.While there，his friends gave him a silver goblet filled with Polish soil.He kept it always，as he was never able to return to his beloved Poland.News of the war in Poland inspired Chopin to write many sad musica

52、l pieces expressing his grief for “his” Poland.Among these was the famous “Revolutionary Etude”.As the war continued in Warsaw and then reached Paris，Chopin retired to Scotland with friends.Although he was far beyond the reach of the revolution，his attitude of sorrow did not improve and he sank deep

53、er into a depression.Likewise，his health did not regain either.Chopin died at the age of 39 and was buried in Paris.His last request was that the Polish soil in the silver goblet be cast over his grave.语篇解读：本文介绍了波兰著名的作曲家、钢琴家肖邦的生平。56.Why do you think Chopins friends gave him a silver goblet of soil？A.Because they wanted him to remember his motherland.B.Because the silver goblet was expensive.C.Because the soil could be used in his experiments.D.We dont know the reason from the passage.解析：推理判断题。根据常识可知，人们用故乡的泥土代表对故乡的怀念。另外结合文章最后一段中提到的肖邦逝世时要求人们将那杯家乡的泥土洒在他的墓上，可