河南省扶沟县高级中学2015届高三英语下学期模拟考试试题（2）.doc

1、河南省扶沟县高级中学2015届高三英语下学期模拟考试试题（2）第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节选择题（共15小题，每小题2分，共30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,，选出最佳答案，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AOn August 16, 1977, Elvis Presley saved me.The previous afternoon, I played with my six-year-old peers in Heather Peters backyard. I was enjoying my cake, when Heather asked me

2、 where my sleeping bag was. Only then did I know this party was a sleepover. The word “sleep-over” to a six-year-old bed-wetter is like what “cancer” means to an adult. But what if I told them I was a bed-wetter? At least with cancer, people gather at your bedside instead of running from it.I though

3、t of a way to escape. I would explain that I needed my mothers permission to spend the nights. But as I called my Mom, Heather stood beside me to listen. She granted permission! Then I would be sleeping in the same living room as the other girls. I didnt bring my own pajamas (睡衣)，so Mrs. Peters offe

4、red me Heathers pajamas.As the other girls drifted into their sweet dreams, I tried to stay awake. “Do I need to go again? Ill stay up to go one more time. .”.Of course , I finally fell asleep.The next morning , I was the first to wake up. I was warm! I lay in panic for what seemed like hours before

5、 the other girls started to wake up. I did the only thing I could do I pretended that the bed-wetting didnt happen. I got up, took off Heathers pajamas and changed into my clothes like the other girls.Mrs. Peters walked into the room, and before she could say anything, she stepped right onto the pil

6、e of my wet pajamas. My heart stopped as I watched her face burn red. “WHO DID THIS?” She screamed, with a look so frightening. Should I answer? And that was when it happened Mr. Peters came in and grabbed his wife , Elvis Presley died!”The news of the Kings death overtook Mrs. Peters, and I ,was sp

7、ared. I got home without the other girls knowing what had happened.21. The author had to spend the night at Peters because _. A. she enjoyed her cake there B. the famous singer Elvis Presley died that nightC. her mother allowed her to do so D. It was a routine of the party 22. Mrs. Peters got angry

8、because _.A. she found the wet pajamasB. Elvis Presley passed awayC. her husband was rude to herD. all the girls slept at her house23. From the story, we know Mrs. Peters was _. A. a bad-tempered womanB. a fan of Elvis PresleyC. a woman for perfectionD. a woman who hated to wash pajamas24. The passa

9、ge is mainly about _.A. an embarrassing childhood incident B. a fan-purchasing experienceC. the shocking death of a famous singer D. an unfriendly hostess BBEIJING Chinas education authority will tighten the widely criticized policy of “extra credits” for the national college entrance examination to

10、 ensure a fairer chance for all exam-takers.Under the policy, high school students who win awards in national Olympic competitions could get extra credits, up to 20 points for the national college entrance exam. Students with talent in sports and students who are from ethnic groups can also benefit

11、from this policy. The extra credits have increased these students chances of being admitted by famous universities. Some parents were found to have helped their children fabricate(伪造)award experiences or falsify qualifications to get extra credits.“It has harmed education equality，” the ministry sai

12、d.Xiong Bingqi, vice-chief of the 21st Century Education Research Institute, said the policy is designed to help students who have special talents but may be weak in academic performance to have a chance to receive higher education. It will still be needed but it is time to make the rules fairer, he

13、 said.The ministry said it will reduce the range of competitions whose winners can get extra credits, and limit the winners, privileges.The new policy will apply to students who begin high school in 2011, it said.Chen Lei, a mother of a 10-year-old girl, said she welcomed the ministrys policy adjust

14、ment as she does not want her daughter to become an Olympic competition geek.But not all the Chinese parents welcomed the new policy. “It is like a thunderbolt for me. My 13-year-old son has spent so much time studying Olympic math, and participated in so many technological competitions during vacat

15、ions. It is useless now,” said Dong Wen, a 43-year-old mother.A student said, “Many students have changed the current study plan, and they can abandon the competition. I will be interested in learning the courses which can improve my abilities.”Yuan Guiren, minister of education, told China Daily th

16、at the reform is an attempt to consider the overall quality of an applicant. “But the country will not stop the national college entrance examination as it is still the most objective way to evaluate talent in China,” he said.25.It can be inferred from the passage that_.A. high school students with

17、talent in sports are weak in academic performanceB. students who win awards in Olympic competitions cant get extra credits in 2011C. the number of competitions whose winners can be awarded extra credits will be smallerD. he extra credits have reduced students chances of being admitted by famous coll

18、eges26.What does the underlined word “geek” probably mean?A. a winnerB. a smart learner C. a competitorD. a dull student27.Which person in the passage was strongly against the new policy? A. Xiong BingqiB. Chen Lei C. Dong Wen D. Yuan Guiren28.What might be the best title for the text?A. “Extra cred

19、its” policy in China to be adjusted B. Promotion of national Olympic competitionsC. Advice on the national college entrance exam D. Chinese government to push education reformC New York-Michelle Obama made a daring decision to return to the same designer who created her Inaugural (就职）Ball dress four

20、 years ago - and the risk paid off.The First Lady looked extremely attractive in a thin, sweeping, and ruby-colored dress by designer Jason Wu. She teamed the dramatic dress with heels by Jimmy Choo and a diamond ring by Kimberly McDonald.She surprised the fashion establishment by returning to a Wu

21、design which had been the custom made for her.Four years ago at her first Inauguration Ball, Michelle shimmered（熠熠生辉）in an off-white, one-shouldered floor-length dress by the designer.Wu, who was 26 at the time and had only been working in fashion for three years, saw his career take off after the F

22、irst Ladys surprise decision to wear one of his dresses.He said at the time that he was unaware she had chosen the dress and had been watching at home on his couch and eating pizza when she appeared.After her 2013 decision, Wu told Womens Wear Daily: “Mrs Obama likes to keep her secrets. She fooled

23、me again.”Wu released a womens clothing and accessories（装饰品）collection at Target last year and continues to be popular with the First Lady for official engagements.The sleeveless, cross-halter neck dress with low-cut back flattered（突出）49-year-old Michelles arms and neat waist.It had been created esp

24、ecially for her by Wu and was a departure from the dark and plain colour tone she stuck to at earlier inauguration events.Mrs Obamas new hairstyle - she had bangs（美发沙龙）cut on her birthday last week had been loosely tousled（蓬松的）for the special night.Vice-President Joe Bidens wife Jill also looked att

25、ractive in a blue silk dress by Vera Wang at the Inauguration Ball.29. What does the passage mainly talk about？A. Designer Wus great works B. Mrs. Obamas decision to return to her former fashion designer C. The First Ladys secrets. D. Wu, a great designer.30. Michelle Obamas brave decision proved to

26、 be a_.A. risk B. danger C.Surprise D. success31. According to the passage, which of the following is correct?A. Mrs Obamas inaugural dresses were made by the same designer. B. Joe Bidens wife Jill also had her dress created by Wu.C. The colour tone at Michelles earlier inaugural events was not sati

27、sfactory.D. Mrs Obama had straight forehead hair as her new hairstyle for the special night.32. Which of the following best describes Jason Wu?A. Daring and gifted. B. Unusual and cautious. C. Careful and brave.D. Talented and lucky. DWhen you travel in other countries, youll have to get yourself we

28、ll prepared to ensure your safety and handle emergencies.Before you leave, youd better:1. Take out medical insurance policy and learn what the plan covers and whether departure or return to the hometown is covered. Figure out payment choices, such as whether you have to speak directly with the insur

29、ance company, before or after treatment, whether you have to pay first and get compensation later.2. Keep up to date on all required vaccinations (接种疫苗) .3. Learn about the city or area where you are going to travel. Know how to say street names and landmarks in the local language. Figure out unique

30、 climate issues such as altitude, seasonal changes, potentially risky animals and insects.4. Visit some local hospitals and write down addresses in the local language along with emergency entrance locations; do the same for dental/pediatric (小儿科的) services. Get first aid equipment with necessary med

31、ications. Take enough prescribed medication from the home country.5. Carry a card or note written in both English and the local language listing your emergency contact numbers, name, basic medical information such as blood type and allergies (过敏) .6. Ensure a reliable means of communication is avail

32、able and carry an extra phone battery and a charger. Ensure that housemaids, drivers, office assistants, those who work or travel know how to call for medical assistance since they may be the only ones available in an emergency.7. Make sure to bring all documents and visas along with you. Plan your

33、journey carefully and carry copies of documents (ID, insurance policy records, medical records) and keep in a place where someone else could access them in an emergency.33. In case you come across an emergency, you should _.A. carry a card or note which is written in the local language only B. make

34、sure your means of communication is available and reliable C. buy enough prescribed medication from the foreign country D. buy a guide book which includes basic emergency instructions34. According to the passage, the following are true EXCEPT that _.A. you should try to make a good study of medical

35、insurance policyB. youd make sure someone will be able to help you in emergenciesC. youd hide your copies of documents for safety in a place that no one can findD. you should try to get familiar with the city or area that you will visit 35. The best title for the text is _.A. How to Prepare for a Sa

36、fe Travel B. Emergency Help at Home and AbroadC. How to Know the Place You Will Visit D. Keep Yourself Healthy When Traveling第二节（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分） No matter what type of business you run, it has to deal with things that go wrong from your customers point of view. Complaints can be a great source of

37、information for organizations to make corrections as well as further improvements. _36_. You should listen actively to what the customer has to say by maintaining comfortable eye contact. _37_. _38_.Its important for you to know that your apology must appear sincere to the customer, and not an empty

38、 excuse. And also you should show the customer youve accepted the responsibility and provide him with choices or assure the customer youll do something about his complaint. Talk with the client and discover the best means to resolve his problem. _39_In this case its important to let your customer kn

39、ow an estimation(估计) of how long it will take to take action on his complaint. A simple “thank you” is one way to let the customer know you appreciate the time and effort theyve taken to inform you about a problem with your companys service or product that you need to know about. Create a procedure

40、for recording different types of customer complaints. _40_. A. Listen to your customers complaints and you can improve your service. B. There will be times when youll be unable to resolve the issue immediately. C. When receiving a complaint, you should apologize for the failure the customer has iden

41、tified. D. They are a valuable source of information to determine various root causes that need to be addressed within your company. E. So its important to learn to deal with customer complaints efficiently. F. Dont feel ashamed of the failure in your service or products. G. You should also show you

42、r customer that you do understand him by giving full attention. 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；每题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、 B 、C 、D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。I have always lived in India, and was recently traveling from Mumbai to Jaipur for work. Arriving at the airport _41_, I was a

43、sked to hang out in the waiting area _42_, without much else to do, I decided to check out the gift shop. As I walked around the store, I saw two American _43_ having a nap on a recliner(躺椅) outside. It looked as if they had been at the airport for hours, and I felt I had to do something to help eas

44、e their _44_. I looked around the store for a few moments, and _45_purchasing a medium-sized stuffed by toy which looked like the cartoon character SpongeBob SquarePants (though it was orange instead of the normal yellow). I asked the owner of the shop for a _46_ and a pen and wrote, “When you get u

45、p _47_ this makes you smile, it would _48_ the world to me. Have a good trip and an awesome experience. ” I walked _49_ towards the two women and placed the toy and the note next to them. Not wanting to shock on _50_ them, I tried to be as slow as possible, but in my _51_ to flee the scene, one of t

46、hem woke up and _52_me in the act. At first when she looked at me, I _53_: maybe she thinks Im a thief? _54_when she looked at the soft toy and the note, she brightened up, as if this was the _55_thing anyone had ever done for her. “Is this for me?” she asked. I gave her a huge _56_ and nodded. She

47、was so excited! For a minute, it didnt feel like we were _57_ anymore. I shook hands with her, and her smile _58_my day. I walked away with nothing but _59_ for her, and came to feel that, even though we were from _60_ places, she was just like me. 41. A. directly B. earlyC. hurriedlyD. late 42. A.

48、which B. whatC. thatD. where43. A. men B. boysC. girlsD. women 44. A. wait B. sadnessC. timeD. thought 45. A. came about B. ended upC. focused onD. stuck to 46. A. book B. paper C. noteD. pencil 47. A. when B. if C. althoughD. as 48. A. give B. passC. take D. mean49. A. quietly B. anxiouslyC. happil

49、yD. unbelievably 50. A. wake B. trouble C. disturbD. encourage 51. A. dream B. try C. attemptD. track 52. A. saw B. remindedC. caughtD. greeted 53. A. desired B. worriedC. screamedD. feared 54. A. ButB. SoC. BecauseD. However 55. A. fittestB. lastC. bestD. first 56. A. handshake B. presentC. laughD.

50、 smile 57. A. strangersB. passengersC. passers-byD. tourists 58. A. cheered B. foundC. madeD. took 59. A. loveB. appreciationC. kindnessD. satisfaction 60. A. same B. farawayC. strangeD. different 第II卷注意：将答案写在答题卷上。写在本试卷上无效。第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） When I was thirteen, my parents and I visited a

51、n eye doctor. After the examination, _61_ doctor said with coldness that I had an eye disease. I had inherited it, _62_my brothers eyes seemed to be fine. Fifteen years after that, my father began to lose _63_sight and I did, too. I fixed all my attention _64_the effects of my own darkness. My world

52、 seemed _65_(break) down and it destroyed all my dreams. _66_, I learnt new things from my father. Twenty years later, I look back at what he has given me. He taught me the determination to move forward _67_ facing difficulties. His journey taught me valuable lessons for my own path in the darkness.

53、 He had held onto his faith and moved from his comfortable hometown to this unknown land. I did the same as I stepped into the strange _68_(sight) world. Later I gained confidence and learned the language of thankfulness. With great appreciation for my fathers example, I learned the powerful combina

54、tion of faith and insistence and _69_(perform) my own different roles. Luckily, _70_ I inherited from my father helped me see my life differently. 第四部分：写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（），并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余

55、的词用斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1. 每处错误及其修改仅限一词。 2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。Dear Cathy, I am writing to share my opinion on fashion with you, for I had just heard that you are disappointing because you cant afford famous brands. I shall say that it is naturally for people to care about his ap

56、pearance. And it is true that fashionable thing like clothes and shoes will make one more eye-catching. Therefore, I think it is really a waste of money for you to buy famous brands. Besides, it will also add the burden of your parents. Whats more, beauty is only skin-deep. There are many things in

57、which can make you popular beside fashion. A great amount of knowledge and a warm heart will surely win others respect. As the saying goes, never judge the person by his appearance. I do hope that you will remember the saying and be as happy as you used to be. Yours, Jane 第二节书面表达 (满分25分) 高中生考入大学后，是否

58、要立即为其配备笔记本电脑呢？对此，有人赞同，有人反对。请你根据下列表格的内容写一篇英语短文，并发表你的看法。 支持者 反对者1. 是对子女奋发努力取得好成绩的肯定和奖励2. 方便今后的学习，随时随地地可以上网查阅资料1. 给有些家庭增加了经济负担2. 大学学习条件比较优越，有足够的计算机房供学生使用你的看法（至少两点）注意：1. 对所给要点逐一陈述并适当发挥，不要简单翻译。3. 词数100左右，开头已经给出，不计入总词数。Is it necessary for freshmen to have a laptop when they go to university? Different peo

59、ple have different ideas. 参考答案21-24 DABA 25-28CDCA 29-32BDAD 33-35 BCA 36-40 EGCBD 41-45 BDDAB 46-50 CBDAA 51-55 CCBAC 56-60 DACBD 61. the 62. although/though 63. his 64. on 65. to break 66. However 67. when 68. sightless 69. performed 70. what Dear Cathy, I am writing to share my opinion on fashion

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61、g. Therefore, I think it is really a waste However of money for you to buy famous brands. Besides, it will also addthe toburden of your parents. Whats more, beauty is only skin-deep. There are many things in 去掉which can make you popular beside fashion. A great amount of besides knowledge and a warm

62、heart will surely win others respect. As the saying goes, never judge the person by his appearance. I do ahope that you will remember the saying and be as happy as you used to be. Yours, Jane Is it necessary for freshmen to have a laptop when they go to university? Different people have different id

63、eas. The supporters think that students deserve a laptop as an award for their great efforts and achievements. In addition, having a laptop in hand will bring more convenience to their studies and easier access to the Internet, which will in turn absolutely benefit them. The opponents believe it wou

64、ld add to the financial burden of some families. Besides, many universities are equipped with modern facilities, providing students with adequate computers for use. As far as I am concerned, it is not necessary to buy a laptop for freshmen. The reason for this is that they can have free access to the computers in universities. Furthermore, they may be addicted to computer games because of lack of self-control, which will have a bad effect on their studies and health.