高中英语模拟试题23(含答案)

1、Weekly Practice 23第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项的标号涂黑。 ATake your time, Mr. Ballou encouraged. Read, borrow, and keep. Find something you like. What do you read?I dont know. And I didnt. I generally read what was in front of me, what I could get

2、from the paperback at the grocery, what I found at the library, magazines, the back of boxes. The idea of consciously seeking out a special title was new to me.Pick for me, then. I said.He looked up and down at me as though measuring me for a suit. After a moment, he nodded, and handed me a dark red

3、 book, fairly thick.The Last of the Just, I read. By Andre Schwarz-Bart. Whats it about?You tell me, he said. Next week.I started after supper, sitting outdoors on an uncomfortable kitchen chair, Within a few pages, the yard, the summer, disappeared. Translated from French, the language was beautifu

4、l, simple, impossible to resist. When the evening light finally failed I moved inside, read all through the night.To this day, thirty years later, I clearly remember the experience. It was my first meeting with world literature, and I was amazed by the strong power a novel contained. I lacked the vo

5、cabulary, however, to translate my feelings into words, so the next week, when Mr. Ballou asked, Well? I only replied, It was good,Keep it, then, he said. Shall I suggest another?I nodded, and was presented with Margaret Meads Coming of Age in Samoa.To make the story short, Mr. Ballou never paid me

6、a cent for helping cut his grass that year or the next, but for fifteen years I taught anthropology（人类学）at Dartmouth College. That summer when I started to read became a turning point in my life which change the course of all that followed.21. Which of the following is true about the author before h

7、e met Mr. Ballou? A. He was merely fond of magazines. B. He hardly read anything. C. He found no time to read D. He was not an enthusiastic reader22. What happened when the author started to read The Last of the Just . A. He became absorbed in his reading B. He didnt know where to go C. He found it

8、impossible to translate it D. He was eager to read another book23. Mr. Ballou offered the author books probably because he . A. found that the author had no money to buy books B. intended to sell some books to the author C. wanted to reward the authors help D. expected the author to translate them24

9、. Why did the author tell this story? A. To inform us of the importance of readingB. To introduce an important experience in readingC. To persuade more people to read in summerD. To show the close relationship between the author and Mr. Ballou BThe ideal companion machine - the computer - would not

10、only look, feel, and sound friendly but would also behave in a pleasant manner. Its informal conversational style makes interaction comfortable, and yet the machine would remain slightly unpredictable and therefore very interesting. In its first encounter it might be somewhat hesitant, but as it cam

11、e to know the user it would progress to a more relaxed and intimate style. The machine would not be a passive participant but would add its own suggestions, information, and opinions; it would sometimes take the initiative in developing or changing the topic and would have a personality of its own.F

12、riendships are not made in a day, and the computer would be more acceptable as a friend if it imitated the gradual changes that occur when one person is getting to know another. At an appropriate time it might also express the kind of affection that stimulates attachment and intimacy. The whole proc

13、ess would be accomplished in a subtle way to avoid giving an impression of over-familiarity that would be likely to produce irritation. After experiencing a wealth of powerful, well-timed friendship indicators, the user would be very likely to accept the computer as far more than a machine and might

14、 well come to regard it as a friend.An artificial relationship of this type would provide many of the benefits that people obtain from interpersonal relationships. The computer would participate in interesting conversation that could continue from previous discussions. It would have a familiarity wi

15、th the users life as revealed in earlier contact, and it would be understanding and good-humored. The computers own personality would be lively and impressive, and it would develop in response to that of the user. With features such as these, the computer might indeed become a very attractive social

16、 partner.25. What would the computer do according to Paragraph l? A. Passively receive information. B. Become intimate right away. C. Behave more like humans D. Know everything about the user.26. The second paragraph intends to tell us .A. it takes time for computers to gain personality of it ownB.

17、friendship is built by expressing love and affection continuouslyC. a computer is more like a machine than a friend in humans eyesD. timing is the key for a computer to make friends with humans27. Throughout the passage, the author is in his attitude toward the computer. A. favorable B. critical C.

18、hesitant D. vague28. Which might be the most appropriate title of the passage? A. Artificial relationships B. How to form intimate relationships C. The caring and tender machine D. Humans and computers CShoppers on Black Friday, the traditional start of the holiday shopping season in America, are no

19、toriously aggressive. Some even start queuing outside stores before dawn to be the first to lay their hands on heavily discounted goods. Last year destructive bargain-hunters in the suburbs of New York City trampled a WalMart employee to death. Despite the madness at many stores, however, the global

20、 economic recession appears to have accelerated the pace at which shoppers are abandoning physical stores in favour of retailers on the cyberspace such as Amazon and eBay.E-commerce holds particular appeal in poor times as it enables people to compare prices across retailers quickly and easily. Buye

21、rs can sometimes avoid local sales taxes online, and shipping is often free. No wonder, then, that online shopping continues to grow even as the offline sort declines. The shift in spending to the Internet is good news for companies like P & G that lack retail shops of their own. But it is a big con

22、cern for physical retailers, whose prices are often higher than those of e-retailers, since they must bear the extra expense of running stores. The most obvious response to the trend for traditional retailers is to redouble their own efforts in the virtual space.The concept of multi-channel shopping

23、, where people can purchase the same items from the same retailer in several different ways online, via their mobile phones and in shops - is gaining ground, and retailers are trying to motivate users of one channel to try another. Growing online traffic may actually increase sales in stores too. Re

24、tailers are also trying to make online shopping seem fun and exciting to act against the low economy. One common tactic is to set up pop-up stores, which appear for a short time before disappearing again, to develop a sense of novelty and urgency.29. The writer mentioned Black Friday in the first pa

25、ragraph in order to . A. show how rude American shoppers are B. accuse the destructive bargain hunters C. explain how bad the economic situation is D. show online shopping is gaining ground30. What does the underlined word trend most probably refer to? A. The change of purchasing model of the custom

26、ers B. Buyers started comparing prices when making a purchase C. Physical retailers running cost is becoming unaffordable D. Retailers cant keep up with the development of the Internet31. Whats the retailers purpose of setting up pop-up stores? A. To cut down the operating cost B. To increase their

27、online sales C. To make shopping easy and fast D. To avoid local sales taxes32. What is the writers main purpose of writing the passage? A. To convince buyers to abandon aggressive shopping habits. B. To encourage physical stores to compete with online stores. C. To describe a form of business that

28、is on the rise. D. To explain the influence of Internet on peoples life. DMay: Happenings from the PastMay 5, 1884Isaac Murphy, son of a slave and perhaps the greatest horse rider in American history, rides Buchanan to win his first Kentucky Derby. He becomes the first rider ever to win the race thr

29、ee times.May 9, 1754Benjamin Franklins Pennsylvania Gazette produces perhaps the first American political cartoon, showing a snake cut in pieces, with the words Join or Die printed under the picture.May 11, 1934The first great dust storm of the Great Plains Dust Bowl, the result of years of drought,

30、 blows topsoil all the way to New York City and Washington, D.C.May 24, 1844Samuel F. B Morse taps out the first message, What Hath God Wrought, over the experimental long-distance telegraph line which runs from Washington, D.C. to Baltimore, Md.33. We know from the text that Buchanan is . A. Isaacs

31、 father B. a winning horse C. a slave taking care of horses D. the first racing horse in Kentucky34. What is the title of the first American political cartoon? A. Join or Die B. Pennsylvania Gazette C. What Hath God Wrought D. Kentucky Derby35. Which of the following places has something to do with

32、the first telegram in history? A. Washington, D.C. B. New York City. C. Kentucky. D. Pennsylvania.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。 How to feel attractive and be confident of yourselfFeeling attractive and confident has little to do with your appearance, and everything t

33、o do with how you feel about yourself on the inside. Every person is an individual and has attractive qualities to focus on. 36 (1) Do what you can do. 37 Dont complain about something that you are not willing to change. Begin dieting and exercising if you are overweight. Change your hairstyle, have

34、 your nails done or arch（使成弓形）your eyebrows. (2) 38 Let your hands swing, keep your neck straight and hold your shoulders back. Walking confidently will make you feel more attractive and be more confident. (3) Dont compare yourself to others. You dont have to look like a model or a host on TV. Howev

35、er, you can learn to love yourself as you are 39 Make a list of your attractive qualities, and think about those each time you want to compare yourself with someone else, (4) Avoid negative thoughts about yourself, 40 View pictures that show you at your most attractive. Force yourself to think about

36、 the things you like about yourself rather than the thing you dont like.A. Walk confidently.B. Focus on the areas over which you have control.C. Learn how to be attractive and confident from models.D. You will be happier when you dont need to compare with others.E. Focus on achievements that will ma

37、ke you feel more confident and attractive.F. The way you handle yourself can make you feel more attractive and confident.Q. Every time you think something negative, replace it with a positive thought or action第三部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节完形填空（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，然后从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以

38、填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项的标号涂黑。 Its Never Too Late At the age of sixty-eight, I graduated from college - with honors. My 41 dream came true at last.It was a great, yet 42 achievement. I had had a 43 marriage filled with travel, friends, and children. Then my husband died. I could stay home, crying over

39、my 44 or do what I had wanted to do all my life - go to college. It was the most scary decision Ive ever made. Actually l was very 45 about my first day of school. Would I be too old to do the work? What if my classmates 46 me? At the end of the day, I was so tired. But l was also 47 .Although it wa

40、s hard, the joys of being at school and learning were well worth it. One of the 48 was being with the other students. The 49 difference wasnt a problem, although it was shocking at first to have kids call me by my first name. 50 I also received much attention from many of my 51 . Probably they weren

41、t used to seeing a student get so excited about their 52 .College also provided 53 that doesnt come from books. Going to school kept me young, as I was constantly 54 to fresh ideas and viewpoints. Most important, I gained 55 , realizing I could accomplish things by myself.Many friends thought I was

42、56 .The papers, exams, and the rush to get in time for classes were exhausting. However, I was 57 to do whatever it took to get my diploma. Nothing could prevent me from 58 all the academic requirements.In his last hours, my husband asked me to 59 .I followed his advice, and pursued my dream. Four y

43、ears later, as I walked across the stage to receive my 60 ,I could feel him giving me a standing ovation（起立鼓掌）.41. A. first B. only C. pleasant D. lifelong42. A. bittersweet B. personal C. timely D. unlucky43. A. long B. loving C. poor D. troubled44. A. disability B. poverty C. unemployment D. loss4

44、5. A. proud B. nervous C. busy D. puzzled46. A. catch up with B. make room for C. look forward to D. make fun of47. A. honest B. practical C. delighted D. surprised48. A .tasks B. problems C. topics D. pleasures49. A. income B. age C. interest D. price50. A. Luckily B. Hopefully C. Stressfully D. Un

45、fortunately51. A. friends B. children C. teachers D. colleagues52. A. shows B. lectures C. achievements D. tests53. A. knowledge B. experience C. advice D. technology54. A. opposed B. added C. exposed D. limited55. A. confidence B. weight C. fame D. support56. A. serious B. crazy C. dishonest D. bor

46、ed57. A. disappointed B. wise C. determined D. embarrassed58. A. failing B. ignoring C. making D. meeting59. A. move on B. wakeup C. turn around D. look out60. A. paper B. award C. diploma D. gift第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。As an amazing information resource, the I

47、nternet 61 (consider) one of the most powerful tools throughout the world. Students, teachers, and researchers use it as 62 investigative tool. Journalists use it to find information for stories. Doctors use it to learn more about unfamiliar diseases and the 63 (late) medical development. Ordinary people use it for shopping, banking, bill-paying, and communicating with family and friends. People all over the world use it to connect with individuals 64 are from different countries and cultures. However, 65 there are many positive developments 66 (associate) with the I