贵州省遵义航天高级中学2017届高三第五次模拟英语试题(含答案)

2016～2017学年第一学期高三第五次模拟考试英语试题本试卷分第Ⅰ卷和第Ⅱ卷两部分。

满分120分，考试时间100分钟。

第Ⅰ卷第一部分阅读理解（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。

AI walked to Mrs. Windsor’s house and waited outside. She was working with another student, and I was not supposed to bother them by ringing the bell. I stood against the wall and daydreamed what I’d rather be doing. I had been tutored enough to read, understand, and even write some musical compositions, but I just didn’t have a gift for it. Mrs. Windsor had offered to give me the lessons for free, so I felt my duty to try.The door opened and Wendy Barton came out. I walked in, sat down on the piano bench and began to sort through my sheet music. Today Mrs. Windsor introduced her niece Pasha to teach me. With a smile, Pasha sat beside me on the piano bench, opened my sheet music to the beginning page and asked me to play. I arranged my fingers on the keys. Then I frowned(皱眉) and concentrated to make the notes on the page match the finger movements. I had to admit I was a rather mechanical (呆板的)pianist.After about a page or two, Pasha gently put her hand on top of mine as if to calm my fingers. There was a long pause. “What are you hearing in the music?” I looked at her rather strangely and admitted I didn’t know what she meant. “Like a story. Here, l et me try and you listen,” Pasha advised.She closed her eyes and took a deep breath, letting her fingers dance lightly over the keys. Then, she began to play. “See, it begins here beside some kind of river. Hear the water flowing beside you?”Her fi ngers rose and fell gently on the keys. “Now the princess appears and she’s picking flowers from the water’s edge.” A happy piece of music filled the air in time to Pasha’s dancing fingers. “Oh, but she slips!” The music changed. “And our princess is being carried off by the fast-flowing stream. Quickly, the princess’ horse sees her plight (困境) and races to the river’s edge where he swims out to let her catch hold of him. Luckily, they make it to the bank.” Pasha said.I played many pieces of music that afternoon, finding the stories in the music and learning that sometimes it takes a friend to pull you out of the river onto dry land again.1. By describing herself as a mechanical pianist, the author meant _______.A. she could remember the notes in a short timeB. she was playing the piano without emotionC. her fingers couldn’t move freelyD. it had been a long time since she played last time2. Which of the following can best describe Pasha?A. Creative.B. Honest.C. Humorous.D. Brave.3. Pasha’s magic of playing the piano lies in that she ______.A. imagined herself as a princessB. knew its original background storyC. had a strong desire to make a friendD. combined the music with a story4. Which of the following is the best title for the text?A. A Friend ForeverB. Never Give upC. A Piano LessonD. My Favorite Piece of MusicBEvery year in America, high-school students who want to go to college take a national examination called the Scholastic Aptitude Test, or SAT in a shortened way. Their score is an important factor in determining which colleges will admit them or whether any will be admitted at all. The Scholastic Aptitude Test measures one’s mathematical ability and use of the English language. Traditionally, the English part involved grammatical questions and paragraphs that test reading comprehension.But the SAT folks have added a single question, to be answered in an essay, hand-written on the spot. That’s an interesting way to test writing ability, but content aside, have you ever seen young people’s handwriting lately? Or anyone’s for that matter, in this age of computer keyboards? Students write numbers and sign their names on bank checks. They scribble class notes in what can generously be described as the written word.Yet today’s kids are asked to write, thoughtfully and clearly, for several minutes on this SAT Test. Good luck to the text scorers who must work out difficultly the scrawl (潦草的字迹) of young people who’ve been typing on computers since the age of three! Teachers insist that good handwriting can not only help one’s score on the SAT, but also, later on in life, impress potential e mployers. And don’t forget, we all have to turn to handwriting from time to time, as computers go down when power goes out.Then how to improve the handwriting? Well, with a few simple steps you can improve your hand writing.Position the pen. You should hold the pen between the forefinger and the thumb, then rest it near the first knuckle (指节) of the middle finger. The rest of your fingers should be curled (卷曲) under your hand and your hand should remain relaxed.Evaluate your writing. Make changes to your letters till you like how they look.Take your time. Speed is bound to make your writing messy-looking.Practice. Practice it a lot; it’s not enough to do it once and hope for the best. It has to besomething you work at to make great improvements.5. The underlined word “scribble” in Paragraph 2 probably means ________.A. write quickly and roughlyB. type simply and correctlyC. paint clearly and neatlyD. describe properly and well6. According to Paragraph 3, students with good handwriting skill ________ .A. can pass the SATB. can develop good charactersC. can impress their classmatesD. can get more job opportunities7. Which of the following should you avoid when improving your handwriting?A. Practicing writing a lot.B. Writing as fast as you can.C. Relaxing your hand when holding the pen.D. Changing your letters till you like how they look.8. The text is to present the fact that________.A. writing seems to be very important in the SATB. those who will go to college have to take the SATC. students should practice handwriting more oftenD. kids don’t know how to write in the computer ageCPaying a higher price than usual for a ticket to see a film in 3D is the annoyance of many a cinema-goer’s life.But there may be a benefit to doing so, as a study has found that 3D films exercise the brain and improve short-term functioning in a similar way to brain-training tests.The research found that people who watched a movie in 3D improved cognitive (认知) skills, compared to those who watched it in 2D.The research was led by neuroscientist(神经学家) Dr Patrick Fagan from Goldsmiths University in London. More than 100 people took part in the experiment, where participants watched Disney film Big Hero 6 in either standard format or RealD 3D.They also carried out a brain-training-style test before and after seeing a section from the film. The test covered memory, reaction times and cognitive function and the results were compared later.According to the research, which was carried out in partnership with science group Thrill Laboratory, participants experienced a 23 percent increase in cognitive processing, as well as an 11 percent increase in reaction times.Dr Fagan said that the results showed enough of an improvement in brain function to suggest that 3D could play a part in improving brain power in the future.“These findings are more significant than you might think,” he said. “It is a fact that people are living longer and there is a noticeable decline in cognitive brain function in old age which can worsen future quality of life. There has never been a better time to look at ways to improve brain function. The initial results of this study show that 3D films may potentially play a role in s lowing this decline.”A second part of the experiment involved those watching the film being fitted with headsets that scanned brain activity and this too showed heightened (加强的) activity when watching 3D. According to the results, participants were seven percent more engaged with what they were watching, adding to argument that 3D movies are more like watching real-life--- something Professor Brendan Walker from Thrill Laboratory agreed with.“As Professor Brendan Walker’s test concluded, 3D films a re more attractive and heighten the senses--- this, in turn, makes the brain run at quicker speeds,” Dr Fagan said.9. According to the research, people watching a movie in 3D ________.A. have a good exercise for their brainB. lose their short memory of its plotsC. are willing to pay a high price for ticketsD. react the same way as those watching it in 2D10. What can be learned from the research?A. Watching 2D films limits brain function.B. 3D would be a contributing factor in improving brain power.C. The test was carried out after the whole film was viewed.D. The participants took the brain-training-style test once.11. Paragraph 8 is mainly about________.A . the application of 3D. B. the disadvantages of 2D films.C. the change in brain function.D. the significance of the study.12 .The text is most likely to appear in ________.A. a sports newspaperB. a biology textbookC. a science magazineD. a film reviewDRegister in person, by phone 264-8833, or by mail. Use form given.178 IN Winchester St, ChicagoBasic Photography This is an eight-hour course for beginners who want to learn how to use a 35mm camera. The teacher will cover such areas as kinds of film, light, and lenses(镜头). Bring your own 35mm camera to class. Course charge: $50. Jan.10,12,17,19, Tues. & Thurs. 6:00~8:00 p.m. Marianne Adams is a professional photographer whose photographs appear in many magazines.Understanding Computers This twelve-hour course is for peop le who don’t know very muchabout computers, but need to learn about them. You will learn what computers are, what they can and can’t do, and how to use them. Course charge:$75. Equipment charge:$10. Jan.14,21,28, Sat. 6:00~10:00 p.m. Joseph Saimders is Professor of Computer Science at New Urban University. He has over twelve years of experience in the computer field.Typing This course on week-days is for typing. You are tested in the first class and practice at one of eight different skill levels. This allows you to learn at your own speed. Each program lasts 20 hours. Bring your own paper. Course charge:$125. Materials charge:$25. Two hours each evening for two weeks. New classes begin every two weeks. This course is taught by a number of business education teachers who have effectively taught typing courses before.Oil Painting Oil paint is easy to use once you learn the basics. When you enroll(注册) in this oil painting course, you will learn to draw and paint using many oil painting techniques under complete guidance and instruction. Together---with the teacher’s knowledge and your passion---we’ll unlock your creativity and develop your potential! Course charge: $35. Jan. 5,12,19,26, Thurs. 2:00---5:00pm. Ralf Ericssion has taught beginners to masters and he has learned that everything builds on just a few basic concepts that he will show you here.13. Of all the courses mentioned in the text, the shortest one is____.A. Understanding ComputersB. Basic PhotographyC. Oil PaintingD. Typing14. There are typing courses____.A. from Monday to FridayB. on Saturdays and SundaysC. from Monday to SaturdayD. on Tuesdays and Thursdays15. If you want to take the oil painting course, you should ____.A. know that oil painting is not so easy to learnB. master some basic oil painting techniques beforehandC. contact the teacher Ralf Ericssion for your enrollmentD. have free time on the afternoon of every Thursday in January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。