提优模拟卷(二)

提前批辅导模拟考试英语科试卷（二）
一. 完形填空（本题有15小题，每小题一分；共计15分）
When I was young, I wished for a good car and a big house. That was my idea of _1 . I took all the advanced classes and tried to do well _2_ the exams with my mind set on going to a key school. I just knew that I would somehow become famous and be able to afford the car and the dream _3 . All the way through junior years, my mind was _4 this beautiful future.
Then in the eleventh grade, many 5_ changed my mind. First, one of my friends died at 16. Soon after, my great-grandmother passed away, 6_ by my beloved fourth-grade teacher. These events 7 me not knowing what to do or where to go. Death had never touched me so closely.
After a long period of emptiness, it finally struck me: Life is not promised and 8 is future success. 9 I was attempting to achieve material success, I was not 10 my daily life. I realized that finding inner peace, purpose and happiness will stick with me forever and that is real success.
Enjoying life's precious quirks (偶发事件) __11 an ordinary person more successful than a wealthy person who isn't 12 and takes everything for granted. The summer before senior years, my attitude changed greatly. Instead of memorizing facts, I began learning skills. Instead of focusing on the 13__ , I focused on today and the many blessings and successes that came with it.
I still get excellent grades, but now I _ 14 weeks to studying instead of struggling for exams, and I 15__ the future with a deeper sense of meaning. For me, being successful means truly living life each day.
1. A. success B. family C. development D. growth
2. A. about B. with C. in D. for
3. A. study B. future C. success D. house
4. A. doing B. planning C. describing D. thinking
5. A. losses B. people C. failures D. stories
6. A. sent B. followed C. made D. killed
7. A. made B. let C. left D. forced
8. A. so B. it C. neither D. that
9. A. If B. Though C. Since D. Before
10. A. enjoying B. living C. spending D. wasting
11. A. wants B. creates C. makes D. develops
12. A. successful B. healthy C. satisfactory D. content
13. A. future B. grades C. exams D. past
14. A. adjust B. spend C. devote D. contribute
15. A. talk about B. worry about C. think about D. care about
二. 阅读理解（本题有20小题，每小题2分；共计40分）
A
Recently, we were given the opportunity to review a book written by a young author. When we received it, I noted how beautifully done it was. While often the case---we see beautifully written and illustrated books all the time---but how often do they come from a 10-year-old? Sewing a Friendship, written by a creative and talented young girl named Natalie Tinti, is such a
book.
Developing friendships is an area that Natalie Tinti has researched in her own life. In her book, Sewing a Friendship, she tells what great things can happen if kids take a step toward friendship.
Tinti’s characters in Sewing a Friendship have colorful and creative personalities. Jonsy Jipsy loves singing and belly dance. Sokron Blossom lives in a neat and tidy world and loves to read fashion magazines. Meeka likes brain games and Nina is happy with her life and the music it brings her.
All but one of the characters seems happy with their lives. One of the girls, Kiki Shaver, was sad to live in a small home with her aunt and uncle. She had no friend and didn’t know how to make them. When four girls invites her into the circle of their friendship, it’s no wonder that Kiki is hesitant and uneasy.
The story continues as the four girls invite and accept a “ not so likeable” girl into their circle to win a fashion show. The girls feel a strong bond of friendship after the show. Kiki then understands that taking a step towards friendship is better than being alone. All the girls learn that by having the courage to include others, you can “ sew a friendship”.
Today, it seems that almost every news headline begins with a child’s suicide---or murder---because of being bullied(欺侮)，not having friends or family to discuss issues with and feelings of low self –respect. What’s causing these senseless terrible events? If more kids would invite the outcasts（被驱逐者）into their circle of friends, lives would be saved as well as pointed in another direction.
Natalie Tinti finds her voice in Sewing a Friendship ---and shows a talent that’s rare for such
a young girl. Recommended reading for all young adult fans.
16. Who wrote the book “Sewing a Friendship”?
A. Jonsy Jipsy
B. Sokron Blossom
C. Natalie Tinti
D. Meeka
17. The first paragraph serves as a(n) ______.
A. introduction
B. explanation
C. summary
D. background
18. The author seems to agree that ______.
A. bullying is the main cause of children’s suicides
B. friendship has the power to prevent sad events
C. we should not respect too much from friendship
D. one should not forget his old circle of friends
19. Which of the following words can best describe the ending of the story?
A. Disappointing.
B. Satisfying.
C. Uncertain.
D. Unexpected.
20. The general tone(基调) of the passage is one of ______.
A. concern
B. delight
C. complaint
D. praise
B
Generally people hate mice but one mouse has won the hearts of the people all over the world —the famous Mickey Mouse.
About 50 years ago .films were silent .A man named Walt Disney made a cartoon（卡通）mouse that could talk in the films .He named his mouse Mickey Mouse .People were very excited by the talking mouse.
Before long, Mickey became great success with both young and old people. Children loved to see their lovely friend because he brought joy and laughter to them.
Mickey was a clean mouse right from the beginning .Perhaps this is one reason why people hate real mice but love Mickey Mouse .In his early life ,Mickey made some mistakes .People were very angry .They wrote to Disney that they didn’t want Mickey to do silly things .As there were some things that Mickey couldn’t do ,Disney created a new animal named Donald Duck .He also created a dog called Pluto .The dog does stupid things and makes mistakes wherever he goes .Now our Mickey Mouse is not only clean ,but more important .He appears as a star of beauty and wisdom（智慧）.He had friends in almost every country.
21．Children loved their Mickey Mouse because .
A．he could speak English B．he brought them joys and laughters
C．he wasn’t a real mouse D．he was a certain mouse
22．Generally people all over the world hate mice except .
A．Mickey Mouse B．Pluto C．Donald Duck D．Walt Disney 23．Disney created a new animal named Donald Duck because .
A．except Donald Duck, Mickey could do some things
B．Mickey could do all the things with Donald Duck
C．there were some things that Mickey could not do
D．there were some things that Mickey could not do with Donald Duck
24．Mickey is a and important mouse today.
A．stupid B．dirty C．clean D．bad
25．Today Mickey Mouse has friends .
A．in the U.S B．in the United Nations
C．in China D．almost all over the world
C
There have been many great inventions ,things that changed the way we live .The first great invention was one that is still very important today—the wheel .This made it easier to carry heavy things and to travel long distance .
For hundreds of years after that there were few inventions that had as much effect （影响）as the wheel.Then in the early 1800’s the world started to change .There was little unknown land left in the world .People didn’t have to explore much any more .They began to work instead to make life better .
In the second half of the 19 th century many great inventions were made .Among them were the camera ,the electric light and radio .These all became a big part of our life today .
The first part of the 20 th century saw more great inventions .The helicopter in 1909 .Sound movies in 1926 .The computer in 1928 .And jet planes in 1930 .This was also a time when a new material was first made .Nylon came out in 1935 .It changed the kind of clothes people wear.
The middle part of the 20 th century brought new ways to help people get over diseases .They worked Very well .They made people healthier and let them live long lives .By the 1960’s most people could expect to live to be at least 60.
By this time most people had a very good life .Of course new inventions continued to be made .But man now had a desire to explore again .The world is known to man but stars are not yet .Man began looking for ways to go into space .Russia made the first step .Then the United States took a step .Since then other countries ,including China and Japan ,have made their steps into space .
In 1969 man took his biggest step away from earth .Americans first walked on the moon .This is certainly just a beginning though .New inventions will someday allow us to do things we have never yet dreamed of .
26．inventions had had as much effect as the wheel before the 19 th century.
A．Some B．Few C．Many other D．A small number of 27．In the early 1800’s ,people began to work in order to make .
A．a trip into space B．explorations C．life better D．discoveries 28．Nylon came out nearly at the same time as .
A．jet planes B．the radio C．the camera D．the movies 29．Man didn’t have a desire to explore a lot .
A．until the 20th century B．in the 1960’s
C．in the last two centuries D．at the beginning of t he 1800’s
30．This passage talks mainly about .
A．why cars were very important B．which country made the first step into space C．how inventions affect（影响）people’s lives D．when the electric light was invented
D
Societies all over the world name places in similar ways. Quite often there is no official naming ceremony but places tend to be called names as points of reference by people. Then an organized body steps in and gives the place a name. Frequently it happens that a place has two names: One is named by the people and the other by the government. As in many areas, old habits died hard, and the place continues to be called by its unofficial name long after the meaning is lost.
Many roads and places in Singapore are named in order that the pioneers will be remembered by future generations. Thus we have names such as Stamford Road and Raffles Place. This is in keeping with traditions in many countries ---- in both the West and the East.
Another way of naming places is naming them after other places. Perhaps they were named to promote friendships between the two places or it could be that the people who used to live there were originally from the places that the roads were named after. The mystery is clearer when we see some of the roads named in former British bases. If you step into Selector Airbase you will see Piccadilly Circus ---- obviously named by some homesick Royal Air Force personnel.
Some places were named after the activities that used to go on at those places. Bras Basah Road is an interesting example, “Bras Basah” means “wet rice” in Malay(马来语). Now why would anyone want to name a road “Wet Rice Road”? The reason is simple. During the pioneering days, wet rice was laid out to dry along this road.
A few roads in Singapore are named by their shapes. There is “Circular Road” for one. Other road s may have part of their names to describe their shapes, like “Paya Lebar Crescent”. This road is called a crescent (月牙) because it begins on the main road, makes a crescent and comes back to join the main road again.
31. We learn from Paragraph 1 that _____.
A. the government is usually the first to name a place
B. many places tend to have more than one name
C. a ceremony will be held when a place is named
D. people prefer the place names given by the government
32. What does the underlined ph rase “die hard” in Paragraph 1 probably mean? ______________.
A. Change suddenly.
B. Change significantly.
C. Disappear mysteriously.
D. Disappear very slowly.
33. Which of the following places is named after a person? ______________.
A. Raffles Place.
B. Selector Airbase.
C. Piccadilly Circus.
D. Paya Lebar Crescent.
34. Bras Basah Road is named _______.
A. after a person
B. after a place
C. after an activity
D. by its shape
35. What can be inferred from the passage? ______________.
A. Some place names in Singapore are the same as in Britain.
B. Some places in Singapore are named for military purposes.
C. The way Singaporeans name their places is unique.
D. Young Singaporeans have forgotten the pioneers.
三、词汇运用（共2大题，每小题1分，满分15分）
A.短文填空
David is o__36__ of my friends. He can run very fast indeed. He is p_37___ of this and he is always ready to s__38__ people how fast he can run. One day a thief broke into his house, took some of his things and ran out of the house as fast as he c__39__. David ran a__40__ him and s__41__ “Hey! Stop! Don’t you know you can’t get away from me?” But the thief only ran fast. David got a__42__.
He tried his best to run. He was soon several miles away from his home. He was still rushing along when he knocked into me, “ Why are you in such a h__43__?” I asked. “I am trying to catch a thief.” said David. “But where is the thief?” I asked. “ Miles and miles b__44__.” said David with a laugh.
“He thought he could run faster than me, but you see he is w__45__.”
36. ________ 37. ________ 38. ________ 39. ________ 40. ________
41. ________ 42. ________ 43. ________ 44. ________ 45. ________
B. 选词填空
46.We're in the _________ grade now.And we will have a very important exam in June.
47.In Britain people not only use__________to cut things,but also use them to have meals.
48.-Bob,have you _________up your things on the floor?
--Not yet, Mum. I am still busy with my homework.
49.On weekends, the supermarkets are usually ________with people.
50.-Excuse me, would you tell me where I can buy some shampoo?
--Sure._________ the post office, there's a small supermarket.
四、语法填空（每小题1分，满分10分）
A proverb says, "Time is money". But in my opinion, time is even 51 ____ precious than money. Why? 52 _______ when money is spent, we can earn it back. However, when time is 53 _____ , it will never return. It is known to all 54 _____ the time we can use is limited. Therefore we should make 55 _________ use of our time to study hard so as to serve our country in 56 _____
future. But it is a pity that there are a lot of people 57 _____ do not realize the value of time. They 58 ___________ their precious time smoking, drinking and playing. In a word, we should form the good habit of 59 _______ (save) time. Do not put off what can be done today 60 _ _____tomorrow.
五、书面表达（本题有1小题；共计20分）
你校组织的英语夏令向学生提供了两种住宿方式。

有的学生喜欢单住，有的喜欢合住。

请根据提示，用英语写一篇短文，向夏令营简报English Camp投稿，选择
．．．．．
．．你喜欢
．．的一种住宿方
式．，并阐述理由
．．。

注意：（1）依据你选择的住宿方式，将标题补充完整；
（2）理由必须包括表中你所选择的住宿方式的相应内容，可适当发挥；
（3）文中不得出现与你身份相关的信息；
（4）词数：100词左右。

短文开头已给出，不计入总词数。

Living ____________
Some students prefer to live alone, while others may want to share their rooms with their roommates. The way I like is _____________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________。