2016高考英语模拟卷(五)

2016高考模拟卷(五)(时间:120分钟满分:150分)第Ⅰ卷第一部分听力(略)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,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项。

( A )We don’t always get a second chance to achieve our dreams.But some people are lucky,like Matthew McConaughey.Once almost unknown,the actor has recently found himself back on the list of the best actors in Hollywood.His new movie Interstellar is just another sign that his career reinvention has been an incredible success.“The film relies on McConaughey’s performance to hold together the emotional story of a father and his daughter against the background of space travel and the end of the world,” Forbes commented.But only years ago,the Texas native was often the butt of jokes (笑柄) about being too handsome.In 1993,after meeting with director Richard Linklater,McConaughey starred in Dazed and Confused.And a Hollywood career was born,mostly in romantic comedies.For a long time,the whole world believed McConaughey was just a handsome guy with comic talent.But McConaughey stopped starring in that type of movie,and began to use his looks differently.Slowly he built up his reputation as a serious actor.In 2013,McConaughey was offered to play an AIDS activist in Dallas Buyers Club.The role saw the normally muscular actor losing 50 pounds in order to appear sick.His performance won him an Oscar for Best Actor.The actor gave thanks to someone he has always looked up to as a hero during his Oscar acceptance speech.When he was 15,the actor said,he decided that his hero would be himself in 10 years.But 10 years later,he pushed the deadline ahead another decade.Then 10 years later,another decade.“My hero’s always 10 years away,”he said.“I’m never going to attain that.That keeps me with somebody to keep on chasing.”Or perhaps constantly chasing the chance to be his own hero has given him a second chance to follow his dreams.21.Why was McConaughey often the butt of jokes in his early career?( )A.He was limited to handsome roles.B.He was unknown to the audience.C.He played in romantic comedies.D.He was handsome and emotional.22.What role won McConaughey an Oscar for Best Actor?( )A.A caring father.B.An AIDS activist.C.A serious buyer.D.A strong hero.23.What can we learn about McConaughey?( )A.He was born in Hollywood.B.He has become a hero of his own.C.He wasn’t famous until recently.D.He isn’t content with his achievements.24.Which of the following can be the best title?( )A.McConaughey,a Romantic ComedianB.McConaughey,a Man Making a HitC.McConaughey,a Man Daring to changeD.McConaughey,Handsome and Talented( B )Dear Amanda,As the Dean of Yale College,I am writing to congratulate you on your academic success and to introduce you to Yale’s diverse opportunities....As you consider your college options,I hope that Yale remains among your top choices.This is part of an e-mail I received this fall.I admit it made me feel pretty special to have Yale,one of the best universities in the world,approach me,a fairly average high school senior from New Jersey.But why me?My grades are nothing to brag about.I didn’t qualify for the National Merit Scholarship Competition.I haven’t led a team sport or conducted scientific research.Later,I learned that each year,Yale sends mailings to roughly 80,000 potential students for its freshman class of 1,300.For the class of 2018,Yale rejected 93.7 percent of its applicants.And,according to the College Board,95 percent of Yale’s enrolled(注册入学)students were in the top 10 percent of their high school classes.Colleges want a top ranking by U.S.News & World Report.One way to get it?Low acceptance rates,which come from attracting lots and lots of applicants—and then rejecting almost all of them.So schools mail fancy brochures and send sincere e-mails to many more students than they’ll accept.Top schools defend their marketing,arguing that they’re reaching students who otherwise might not apply—because they don’t think they could get in,or don’t realize that most top schools offer lots of need-based financial aid.As William Fitzsimmons,dean of Harvard admissions,said:“There are so many students out there in the world who might not automatically think about Harvard as a place to go.The chances of reaching the top of anything are not good,but is that a reason not to try?”But most of the students Fitzsimmons is talking about don’t consider Harvard because they’re not academically qualified.Kids like me don’t need false hope.Approaching students with a slim chance of getting in just creates more confusion and disappointment.So Yale(and Brown and Columbia),stop selling me on impossible dreams.25.Why did Yale send the author an e-mail?( )A.To show it’s a top college.B.To persuade her to apply to it.C.To introduce its diverse courses.D.To send its congratulations to her.26.The underlined part “brag about” in Paragraph 3 probably means .A.worry aboutB.think aboutC.be proud ofD.be ashamed of27.We can infer from Fitzsimmons’ words that .A.a good beginning makes a good endingB.a brave attempt is a half successC.the older,the wiserD.no pains,no gains28.What does the author think of the approaches of top colleges?( )A.She finds them easy to understand.B.She seems satisfied with them.C.She considers them necessary.D.She finds them annoying.( C )If you are a first-time traveler,take a look at some places to visit in Louisiana.Baton RougeThe second largest city in the state,Baton Rouge is the capital of Louisiana.With the Mississippi river to the south,this is a major industrial and commercial center in the southern area.The Louisiana State Capitol area also plays host for the famous “Mardi Gras”parades.Other places of interest around here are Perkins Rowe,Louisiana State Museum and the Baton Rouge Zoo.New Orleans Museum of ArtLocated in New Orleans,this museum includes some of the finest collections of art.One can particularly see around 50 beautifully carved sculptures on the landscaped garden.The collection mainly includes artworks of French and American origin.This museum is open for students and teachers who can take a tour here or even conduct workshops.National World War Ⅱ MuseumThis museum is located in New Orleans,Louisiana.It has an interesting array of exhibits,which are related to World War Ⅱ.On the 56th anniversary,this museum was opened to the public.It gives the visitors a glimpse into the political and social life of the days during World War Ⅱ.Avery IslandIt is actually a salt dome,which is the home of a rock salt mine in use since the time of the Civil War.The name stands,because in the 1830s this place was the home of the Avery family.It was the American-Indians who discovered the presence of the salt dome here.Avery Island is also famous for the well-known Tabasco pepper sauce.LafayettePopularly known as the Eden of Louisiana,this town is an interesting blend of Spanish,American,African and Indian cultures.This town resonates with “unity in diversity”.Some major attractions here include the Acadian village,Lafayette Natural History Museum & Planetarium,Acadian and Creole Folklore and Folklife Center,and the Summer Music Festival in August.People here really know how to enjoy themselves and celebrations,dance and music are a part of their lifestyle.29.You can enjoy the following places of interest in Baton Rouge EXCEPT .A.Perkins RoweB.the Acadian villageC.Louisiana State MuseumD.the Baton Rouge Zoo30.Which museum specially welcomes teachers and students?( )A.Louisiana State Museum.B.New Orleans Museum of Art.C.National World War Ⅱ Museum.fayette Natural History Museum & Planetarium.31.Which place is known as the Eden of Louisiana?( )A.Baton Rouge.B.New Orleans.fayette.D.Avery Island.( D )What exactly is intelligence?There aren’t any easy answers.Despite the progress that has been made in genetics and psychology,human intelligence has remained one of the most controversial areas of modern science,until now,that is,for the discovery of a gene(基因)linked to intelligence has made the experts think again.Robert Plomin of the Institute of Psychiatry in London and his colleagues in the US have been looking into genetic make-up.From their research,they have discovered that a slightly different gene is more common in those with a high IQ.Plomin analyzed DNA from two groups of 51 children aged between 6 and 15.What he found was that the first group had an IQ of 136,putting them in the top 5% of the population,while the other group had an average IQ of 103.An analysis of their genes showed that 32% of children in the higher group had the gene in question,while only 16% in the second group did.However,there is a lot more research to be done,and Plomin himself is cautious at this early stage.He suggests that there are probably many genes that contribute to intelligence,rather than just one.Several studies have shown a strong link between IQ and career success,although some psychologists remain unconvinced about this.Professor Michael Rowe,who has written a book called Genius Explained,is one of these.“ The people with the highest IQs are not usually the ones who do best in their careers.”Many psychologists now believe that when it comes to intelligence,IQ isn’t everything.Many alternative views have been put forward recently.One example is the idea of multiple intelligences,which was developed in the 1980s by Harvard psychologist Howard Gardner.This offers a much broader view than the IQ theory,including creativity and communication skills as relevant factors in intelligence.Tony Buzan,brain expert and author of Master your Memory,is enthusiastic about this belief,arguing that true geniuses(天才)do indeed appear to combine high levels of each type of intelligence.He lists Alexander the Great,Pablo Picasso and Albert Einstein as examples.At the same time,Buzan believes that everyone can develop their intelligence,only if they take the trouble to exercise their brain.Perhaps there’s hope for us all!32.What is the topic of the passage?( )A.The relationship between genes and intelligence.B.IQ benefits a lot from high intelligence.C.How to develop intelligence.D.What makes intelligence.33.Why does the author use data in Paragraph 2?( )A.To make a suggestion.B.To draw a conclusion.C.To prove an idea.D.To give an example.34.What can we learn from the passage?( )A.Robert Plomin confirms genes have something in common.B.Howard Gardner thinks intelligence includes various factors.C.Michael Rowe approves of a strong link between IQ and career.D.Tony Buzan agrees geniuses exercise brain to improve intelligence.35.What does the underlined word “This” in Paragraph 4 refer to?( )A.The development of intelligence.B.The idea of multiple intelligences.C.IQ isn’ t everything for intelligence.D.Alternative views have been put forward.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。