湖南省怀化市2015年高三第二次模拟考试英语试题 Word版含答案
2015湖南高考英语卷及答案(标准版)
2015年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试（湖南卷）英语本试卷分为四个部分，共12页。
时量120分钟。
满分150分PartⅠListening Comprehension (30 marks)Section A （22.5 marks）Directions: In this section, you will hear six conversations between two speakers. For each conversation, there are several questions and each question is followed by three choices marked A, B and C. Listen carefully and then choose the best answer for each question.You will hear each conversation TWICE.Conversation 11. When does the woman usually get home from work?A. About 6:30.B. About 7:30.C. About 8:30.2. What did the woman do last night?A. She watched TV.B. She recorded a program.C. She prepared for a lecture.Conversation 23. How often does the man exercise at the gym?A. Every day.B. Every two days.C. Once a week.4. Where will the two speakers meet before doing exercise this Friday?A. At the park.B. At the cafe.C. At the cinema. Conversation 35. What is Mr. Chester doing?A. Telephoning someone.B. Speaking to the woman.C. Leaving the man a message.6. What is the man's last name?A. Oliver.B. Horst.C. Robert.Conversation 47. Why will the woman be late?A. She didn't catch the train.B. She didn't finish her paper.C. She didn't wake up in time.8. Where is the man?A. At the station.B. At home.C. At the office.9. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Teacher and student.B. Parent and child.C. Husband and wife. Conversation 510. For whom does the woman buy the T-shirt?A. Herself.B. Her husband.C. Her friend.11 .How much does the T-shirt normally cost?A. $54.B. $60.C. $70.12. Why does the salesman agree to sell the T-shirt at $48?A. It is cheaper online.B. He is in a hurry.C. A button is lost. Conversation 613. When did the woman arrive?A. Friday.B. Saturday.C. Sunday.14. What major did the man choose in the end?A. English.B. Biology. C . History.15. What suggestion does the man give on reading the books?A. Making notes.B. Skimming first.C. Reading word by word.Section B（7.5 marks）Directions: In this section, you will hear a short passage. Listen carefully and then fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Fill in each blank with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.You will hear the short passage TWICEPart ⅡLanguage Knowledge (45 marks)Section A (15 marks)Directions: For each of the following unfinished sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence.21.It was when we were returning home ________ I realized what a good feeling it was to have helped someone in trouble.A. whichB. thatC. whereD. how22. As you go through this book, you ________ that each of the millions of people who lived through World War II had a different experience.A. will findB. foundC. had foundD. have found23. Only after talking to two students ________ that having strong motivation is one of the biggest factors in reaching goals.A. I did discoverB. did I discoverC. I discoveredD. discovered24. Video games can be a poor influence if ________ in the wrong hands.A. to leaveB. leavingC. leaveD. left25. I wasn't able to hide my eagerness when I ________, "What do you wish me to do now?"A. askB. have askedC. am askingD. asked26. You have to know ________ you're going if you are to plan the best way of getting there.A. whatB. thatC. whereD. who27. It is important to remember that success ________ a sum of small efforts made each day and often ________ years of achieve.A. is; takesB. are; takesC. are; takeD. is; take28. He must have sensed that I ________ him. He suddenly glanced at me and said quietly, "Why are you staring at me like that?"A. would look atB. looked atC. was looking atD. am looking at29. It is a truly delightful place, ________ looks the same as it must have done 100 years ago with its winding streets and pretty cottages..A. asB. whereC. thatD. which30. When the clerk saw a kind face wrinkled in an apologetic smile, she stood rooted to the ground, _______ whether to stay or leave.A. wonderingB. wonderC. to wonderD. wondered31. Always ________ in mind that your main task is to get this company running smoothly.A. to keepB. to have keptC. keepD. have kept32.I had a strong desire to reach in and play with the toy, but ________ by the shop window.A. am held backB. held backC. hold backD. was held back33. ________ the job takes a significant amount of time, most students agree that the experience is worth it.A. If onlyB. AfterC. AlthoughD. In case34. Sometimes I act as a listening ear for fellow students ________ what is bothering them.A. to talk overB. talked overC. talk overD. having talked over35. That’s why I help brighten people’s days. If you ________, who’s to say that another person will?A. didn’tB. don’tC. weren’tD. haven’tSection B (18 marks)Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.It was a rainy morning and the children, mainly boys with various learning difficulties, refused to settle for the start of the lesson. As an inexperienced teacher, I tried every means to get them to be 36 , but in vain. my panic was rising and I could feel my heart beating wildly. This was the 37 of my job as a music teacher, I thought -- teaching was not for me. Then I had an idea. Hoping that no one would notice thatI was 38 inside, I threw my voice as far as it would reach: "Put your heads on the desks and close your39 ! We are going on a journey."40 , the children fell silent. "Now what should I do?" I thought to myself. Reaching over to my collection of CDs, I blindly 41 , put it in the machine and played it.Obediently (顺从地), my class lay their heads on their desk, closed their eyes and 42 . When the music started, the room as filled with the most beautiful tones and musical colors I could have ever imagined. All the children were 43 . When the music finished, I asked them all to raise their 44 slowly so that we could share our musical journey.At this point, when all the children were willing to share their experiences, I began to learn how to 45 . The music allow me to learn that teaching is about sharing and respect, tears and smiles, the knowing and the46 and most of all, an understanding of each other. This was the power that 47 in the classroom could have.36. A. glad B. safe C. kind D. quiet37.A. end B. aim C. rule D. plan38. A. guessing B. shaking C. responding D. laughing39. A. eyes B. mouths C. books D. doors40. A. Punctually B. Importantly C. Amazingly D. Obviously41. A. passed one on B. gave one back C. turned one in D. took one out42. A. slept B. nodded C. waited D. continued43. A. talking B. singing C. dancing D. listening44. A. legs B. heads C. arms D. shoulders45. A. teach B. imagine C. play D. understand46. A. unprepared B. unspoken C. unknown D. unforgotten47. A. games B. music C. tears D. knowledgeSection C (12 marks)Directions: Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the context.Research has become both simpler and more complex. It's simpler because, 48 you have computer,you can find information you need by searching the Internet. For all you information, you don't have to go to 49 library to find the relevant resource and take notes on it. Instead, you can find some sources from the Internet 50 print the copies needed. Remember, however, that you should usually consult different types of sources. That is, you 51 always rely just on the Internet for you research.While finding information is easier than ever, at the same time, researching has become 52 complex. There is a lot more material available, which means you may be overwhelmed 53 the amount of information. You need to learn 54 to sort through and find the relevant information for your particular project. Also, 55 need to check the accuracy of it.Part ⅢReading Comprehension (30 marks)Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished .statements For each of them there are four chokes marked A. B. C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage.AA. drivers should be polite to cyclistsB. road accidents can actually be avoidedC. sine pedestrians are a threat to road safetyD. walking while using phones hurts one's eyes57. Carol Harvey suggests that cyclists should _______.A. be provided with enough roadsB. be asked to ride on their own lanesC. be made to pay less tax for cyclingD. be fined for laughing at policemen58. What is a complaint of JML?A. Very few drivers are insured.B. Cyclists ride fast on pavements.C. Pedestrians go through red traffic lights.D. Horse riders disrespect other road users.59. The underlined word "they" in the third letter refers to ______.A. accidentsB. vehiclesC. pedestriansD. cyclists60. The three letters present viewpoints on _______.A. real source of road dangerB. ways to improve road facilitiesC. measures to punish road offencesD. increased awareness of road rulesBIn its early history, Chicago had floods frequently, especially in the spring, making the streets so muddy that people, horses, and carts got stuck. An old joke that was popular at the time went something like this: A man is stuck up to his waist in a muddy Chicago street. Asked if he needs help, he replies, "No, thanks. I've got a good horse under me."The city planner decided to build an underground drainage (排水) system, but there simply wasn'tenough difference between the height of the ground level and the water level. The only two options were to lower the Chicago River or raise the city.An engineer named Ellis Chesbrough convinced me the city that it had no choice but to build the pipes above ground and then cover them with dirt. This raised the level of the city's streets by as much as 12 feet.This of course created a new problem: dirt practically buried the first floors of every building in Chicago. Building owners were faced with a choice: either change the first floors of their buildings into basements, and the second stories into main floors, or hoist the entire buildings to meet the new street level. Small wood-frame buildings could be lifted fairly easily. But what about large, heavy structures like Tremont Hotel, which was a six-story brick building?That's where George Pullman came in. He had developed some house-moving skills successfully. To lift a big structure like the Tremont Hotel, Pullman would place thousands of jackscrews (螺旋千斤顶) beneath the building's foundation. One man was assigned to operate each section of roughly 10 jackscrews. At Pullman's signal each man turned his jackscrew the same amount at the same time, thereby raising the building slowly and evenly. Astonishingly, the Tremont Hotel stay open during the entire operation, and many of its guests didn't even notice anything was happening. Some people like to say that every problem has a solution. But in Chicago's early history, every engineering solution seemed to create a new problem. Now that Chicago's waste water was draining efficiently into the Chicago River, the city's next step was to clean the polluted river.61. The author mentions the joke to show ______.A. horses were fairly useful in ChicagoB. Chicago's streets were extremely muddyC. Chicago was very dangerous in the springD. the Chicago people were particularly humorous62. The city planners were convinced by Ellis Chesbrough to_______.A. get rid of the street dirtB. lower the Chicago RiverC. fight against heavy floodsD. build the pipes above ground63. The underlined word "hoist" in Paragraph 4 means "_______".A. changeB. liftC. repairD. decorate64. What can we conclude about the moving operation of the Tremont Hotel?A. It went on smoothly as intended.B. It interrupted the business of the hotel.C. It involved Pullman turning ten jackscrews.D. It separated the building from its foundation.65. The passage is mainly about the early Chicago's ______.A. popular life styles and their influencesB. environmental disasters and their causesC. engineering problems and their solutionsD. successful businessmen and their achievementsCHave your parents ever inspected your room to see if you cleaned it properly? Imagine having your entire houses, garage, and yard inspected at any time -- with no warning. Inspections were a regular part of lighthouse (灯塔) living, and a keeper's reputation depended on results. A few times each year, an inspector arrived to look over the entire light station. The inspections were supposed to be a surprise, but keeper sometimes had advance notice.Once lighthouses had telephones, keepers would call each other to warn that the inspector was approaching. After boats began flying special flags noting the inspector aboard, the keeper's family made it a game to see who could notice the boat first. As soon as someone spotted the boat, everyone would do last-minute tidying and change into fancy clothes. The keeper then scurried to put on his dress uniform and cap. Children of keepers remember inspectors wearing white gloves to run their fingers over door frames and windowsills looking for dust.Despite the serious nature of inspections, they resulted in some funny moments. Betty Byrnes remembered when her mother did not have time to wash all the dishes before an inspection. At the time, people did not have dishwashers in their homes. In an effort to clean up quickly, Mrs. Byrnes tossed all the dishes into a big bread pan, covered them with a cloth and stuck them in the oven. If the inspector opened the oven door, it would look like bread was baking. he never did.One day, Glenn Furst's mother put oil on the kitchen floor just before the inspector entered their house. Like floor wax, the oil made the floors shiny and helped protect the wood. This time, though, she used a little too much oil. When the inspector extended his hand to greet Glenn's mother, he slipped on the freshly oiled surface. "He came across that floor waving his arms like a young bird attempting its first flight," Glenn late wrote. After he steadied himself, he shook Glenn's mother's hand, and the inspection continued as though nothing had happened.66. What does Paragraph I tell us about the inspection at the light station?A. It was carried out once a year.B. It was often announced in advance.C. It was important for the keeper's fame.D. It was focused on the garage and yard.67. The family began making preparations immediately after ______.A. one of the members saw the boatB. a warning call reached the lighthouseC. the keeper put on the dress uniform and capD. the inspector flew special flags in the distance68. Mrs. Byrnes put the dishes in the oven because this would ______.A. result in some funB. speed up washing themC. make her home look tidyD. be a demand from the inspector69. If the inspector had opened the oven door, he would have seen _______.A. an empty panB. many clean dishesC. pieces of baked breadD. a cloth covering something70. The inspector waved his arms ______.A. to try his best to keep steadyB. to show his satisfaction with the floorC. to extend a warm greeting to Glenn's motherD. to express his intention to continue the inspectionPart IV Writing (45 marks)Section A (10 marks)Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in the numbered blanks by using the information from the passageWrite NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.Not all print dictionaries are the same, as you will notice when you select one. To make a wise selection, you should know how to distinguish among three kinds of print dictionaries: pocket, desk, and unabridged. You should also know the copyright date of your dictionary, and check is special features.A pocket dictionary is small. Generally, it contains no more than 75000 entries, making it hardly to carry to class and efficient to use. However, a pocket dictionary doesn't contain enough entries to be adequate for college reference homework. In addition, the information about each word in a pocket dictionary is generally limited. A desk dictionary is medium sized, generally containing over 100,000 entries as well as extra features. For college work, you should own a current desk dictionary. An unabridged dictionary is a complete dictionary. Abridged dictionaries, such as pocket and desk dictionaries, are shortened. Because unabridged dictionaries contain nearly all English words, they are large and heavy. They are often used by schools and libraries.If the copyright date of your current dictionary shows that it was published five or more years ago, consider investing in a more recent edition. English is a dynamic language that admits new words and recognizes changes in meaning, spelling, and usage of familiar words. This is reflected in an up-to-date dictionary.In selecting a dictionary, check the features it offers besides vocabulary definitions. Many editions contain signs, symbols and foreign words. Some also contain CD-ROMs and access to special online features.Section B (10 mark.)Directions: Read the following passage. Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage.Walk Out of the Comfort Zone and Try New ThingsFor most high school students, free periods are useless. From what I have seen, few do homework, instead many are on their phones and talking, making it impossible for those who actually want to do work to complete any. As a senior next year, I think extra periods should be used to take optional subjects.Our school offers many classes. Now is the time to experiment in different fields of study. We will never know if we are interested or talented in a subject if we don't try it.In my 8th grade, I was told that I had to take an art class as a graduation requirement; so in the 9th grade I took Studio and Art. One of the projects was to build a clay pot, but I built mine incorrectly, so it broke in the kiln (窑). I found out that I have no artistic ability at all, and now I know for sure that I do not want to be an artist. However, the class was one of my favorites that year. I was able to try new activities and test my ability.Walk out of our comfort zone and try new things! College is when we should focus on a specific major, but high school is when we have to figure it out.Half of all college students change their major at some point. By doing that hundreds of dollars are wasted on classes that they would have never needed to take. So use our extra periods to find out what wewant to do in college. The classes we choose can impact us in future. Taking optional subjects will enrich our mind. It will also show colleges we are diverse students.81. How should we use our extra periods in the author's opinion?(No more than 9 words)(2 marks)________________________________________________________________________________________ _82. Why does the author think we should experiment in different fields of study?(No more than 17 words)(2 marks)________________________________________________________________________________________ _83. Why did the clay pot show the author's lack of artistic ability?(No more than 10 words)(3 marks)________________________________________________________________________________________ _84. According to the author, how will taking optional subjects impact up in the future?(No more than 13 words)(3 marks)________________________________________________________________________________________ _Section C (25 marks)Directions:Write an English composition according to the instructions given below.请以老师当众表扬你为话题，用下面所给的句子开头，续写一篇英语短文。
湖南省怀化市高三理综第二次模拟考试试题
2015年怀化市高三第二次模拟考试理科综合能力测试本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分。
第Ⅰ卷 1 页至 5 页，第Ⅱ卷6页至16 页，共300分。
1.考生注意：答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号涂写在答题卡上。
考生要认真核对答题卡上粘贴的条形码的“准考证号、姓名、考试科目”与本人的准考证号、姓名是否一致。
2.第I卷每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题纸上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案标号。
第II卷用黑色字迹的签字笔或钢笔分别填写在试卷答题纸规定的位置上。
在试题卷上作答，答案无效。
3.考试结束后，监考人员将试题卷、答题卡一并收回。
第Ⅰ卷（选择题共126分）本卷共21小题，每小题6分，共126分以下数据可供解题时参考：可能用到的相对原子质量H-1 C-12 N-14 O-16 Na-23 Cl-35.5一、选择题：本大题共13小题，每小题6分。
在每小题给出的四个选项中，只有一项是符合题目要求的。
1、美国加州大学戴维斯分校的教授Jason DeJong研究发现了一种被称为巴氏芽孢杆菌的细菌，这种细菌能使方解石（碳酸钙）沉积在沙砾周围，从而将它们胶合固定在一起。
研究人员还发现如果向松散液态的沙砾中注射培养的细菌、附加营养和氧气，这些松散液态的沙砾就能转化为固态。
固态的沙砾有助于稳固地球从而达到预防地震的目的。
下列有关巴氏芽孢杆菌的叙述，正确的是（）A．巴氏芽孢杆菌有核膜B．巴氏芽孢杆菌的细胞呼吸类型为厌氧型C．巴氏芽孢杆菌的遗传信息储存在DNA中D．巴氏芽孢杆菌无细胞器，但能进行有氧呼吸2、下列甲、乙、丙、丁四个曲线分别表示有关生物学过程，对其曲线变化的的描述中，不正确的是（）7A、甲图B点若为茎背光面的生长素浓度，则C点不可能为茎向光面的生长素浓度B、乙图中B点时叶肉细胞中产生ATP的场所有叶绿体和线粒体C、丙图可大致表示人体唾液淀粉酶的活性受PH影响的示意图D、丁图曲线A点时，人的胰岛A细胞分泌量增加，胰岛B细胞分泌量随后增加3、下列关于单倍体、二倍体及染色体组的表述，正确的是（）A.单倍体生物体的体细胞中都没有同源染色体B.21三体综合征患者的体细胞中有三个染色体组C.人的初级卵母细胞中的一个染色体组中可能存在等位基因D.用秋水仙素处理二倍体西瓜幼苗的芽尖后，芽尖的细胞中都含有4个染色体组4、野外旅游迷路的人，长时间不吃饭、不喝水、不休息，其体内激素含量变化正确的是（）A.甲状腺激素增多，胰高血糖素减少B.促甲状腺激素和抗利尿激素均减少C.胰高血糖素和抗利尿激素均增多D.胰岛素和抗利尿激素均减少5、下列关于科学家的研究过程或方法思路不正确的是（）A. 摩尔根通过研究果蝇的眼色遗传，运用假说演绎法，证明了“基因在染色体上”B.1928年格里菲斯的肺炎双球菌转化实验和1953年赫尔希和蔡斯的噬菌体侵染细菌实验的研究方法都是设法把DNA与蛋白质分开，研究各自的效应C. 萨顿根据基因和染色体的平行关系，类比推理出基因位于染色体上D. 1953年沃森和克里克利用构建物理模型的方法发现了DNA规则的双螺旋模型6、下列的各项叙述中，正确的是（）①使用血细胞计数板计数酵母菌数量时，应该先盖片，然后再在盖玻片边缘滴加适宜稀释度的待测菌液，使菌液缓缓渗入②真核细胞核膜上有多种酶，有利于多种化学反应的顺利进行③高尔基体是由单层膜连接而成的网状结构④细胞学说揭示了生物的多样性和统一性⑤在观察植物细胞质壁分离和复原实验中，吸水纸的主要作用是吸除滴管滴加的多余液体，以免污染镜头⑥正常生理状态下，溶酶体也可能会溶解细胞自身的结构A.④⑤⑥B.②③⑤C.①②⑤D.①②⑥7．化学与社会、生活密切相关，下列有关说法中正确的是A．燃煤中加入CaO后可减少温室气体的排放量B．糖类、油脂、蛋白质都是人类重要的营养物质，均属于天然高分子化合物C．漂白粉、明矾均可用于饮用水处理，其化学原理相同D．在全球每年被腐蚀的金属中，电化学腐蚀比化学腐蚀所占比例高8．分子式为C8H8的两种同分异构体X和Y。
2015年 高考 英语 湖南卷(已编辑版)
2015年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试（湖南卷）Part ⅡLanguage Knowledge (45 marks)Section A (15 marks)21. It was when we were returning home _ I realized what a good feeling it was to have helped someone introuble.A. whichB. thatC. whereD. how22. As you go through this book, you ________ that each of the millions of people who lived through World War IIhad a different experience.A. will findB. foundC. had foundD. have found23. Only after talking to two students ________ that having strong motivation is one of the biggest factors inreaching goals.A. I did discoverB. did I discoverC. I discoveredD. discovered I24. Video games can be a poor influence if ________ in the wrong hands.A. to leaveB. leavingC. leaveD. left25. I wasn't able to hide my eagerness when I ________, "What do you wish me to do now?"A. askB. have askedC. am askingD. asked26. You have to know ________ you're going if you are to plan the best way of getting there.A. whatB. thatC. whereD. who27. It is important to remember that success ________ a sum of small efforts made each day and often _____ yearsof achieve.A. is; takesB. are; takesC. are; takeD. is; take28. He must have sensed that I _____ him. He suddenly glanced at me and said quietly, "Why are you staring at melike that?"A. would look atB. looked atC. was looking atD. am looking at29. It is a truly delightful place, ________ looks the same as it must have done 100 years ago with its windingstreets and pretty cottages..A. asB. whereC. thatD. which30. When the clerk saw a kind of face wrinkled in an apologetic smile, she stood rooted to the ground, _________whether to stay or leave.A. wonderingB. wonderC. to wonderD. wondered31. Always_______ in mind that your main task is to get this company running smoothlyA. to keepB. to have keptC. keepD. have kept32. I had a strong desire to reach in and play with the toy,but_______ thankfully by the shop windowA. am held backB. held backC. hold backD. was held back33._______ the job takes a significant amount of time. most students agree that the experience is worth itA. If onlyB. AfterC. AlthoughD. In case34. Sometimes I act as a listening ear for fellow students _______ what is bothering themA. to talk overB. talked overC. talk overD.having talked over35. That is why I help brighten people’s days. If you _______ , who’s to say that another person will?A. did notB. do notC. were notD. have notSection B (18 marks)It was a rainy morning and the children, mainly boys with various learning difficulties, refused to settle for the start of the lesson. As an inexperienced teacher, I tried every means to get them to be 36 , but in vain. My panic was rising and I could feel my heart beating wildly. This was the 37 of my job as a music teacher, I thought -- teaching was not for me. Then I had an idea. Hoping that no one would notice that I was 38 inside, I threw my voice as far as it would reach: "Put your heads on the desks and close your 39 ! We are going on a journey."40 , the children fell silent. "Now what should I do?" I thought to myself. Reaching over to my collection of CDs, I blindly 41 , put it in the machine and played it.Obediently (顺从地), my class lay their heads on their desks, closed their eyes and 42 . When the music started, the room was filled with the most beautiful tones and musical colors I could have ever imagined. All the children were 43 . When the music finished, I asked them all to raise their 44 slowly so that we could share our musical journeys.At this point, when all the children were willing to share their experiences, I began to learn how to 45 .The music allowed me to learn that teaching is about sharing and respect, tears and smiles, the knowing and the 46 and, most of all, an understanding of each other. This was the power that 47 in the classroom could have.36. A. glad B. safe C. kind D. quiet37.A. end B. aim C. rule D. plan38. A. guessing B. shaking C. responding D. laughing39. A. eyes B. mouths C. books D. doors40. A. Punctually B. Importantly C. Amazingly D. Obviously41. A. passed one on B. gave one back C. turned one in D. took one out42. A. slept B. nodded C. waited D. continued43. A. talking B. singing C. dancing D. listening44. A. legs B. heads C. arms D. shoulders45. A. teach B. imagine C. play D. understand46. A. unprepared B. unspoken C. unknown D. unforgotten47. A. games B. music C. tears D. knowledgePart ⅢReading Comprehension (30 marks)56. Michael Horan wrote the letter mainly to show that _______.A. drivers should be polite to cyclistsB. road accidents can actually be avoidedC. some pedestrians are a threat to road safetyD. walking while using phones hurts one's eyes57. Carol Harvey suggests that cyclists should _______.A. be provided with enough roadsB. be asked to ride on their own lanesC. be made to pay less tax for cyclingD. be fined for laughing at policemen58. What is a complaint of JML?A. Very few drivers are insured.B. Cyclists ride fast on pavements.C. Pedestrians go through red traffic lights.D. Horse riders disrespect other road users.59. The underlined word "they" in the third letter refers to ______.A. accidentsB. vehiclesC. pedestriansD. cyclists60. The three letters present viewpoints on _______.A. real source of road dangerB. ways to improve road facilitiesC. measures to punish road offencesD. increased awareness of road rulesBIn its early history, Chicago had floods frequently, especially in the spring, making the streets so muddy that people, horses, and carts got stuck. An old joke that was popular at the time went something like this: A man is stuck up to his waist in a muddy Chicago street. Asked if he needs help, he replies, "No, thanks. I've got a good horse under me."The city planner decided to build an underground drainage (排水) system, but there simply wasn't enough difference between the height of the ground level and the water level. The only two options were to lower the Chicago River or raise the city.An engineer named Ellis Chesbrough convinced the city that it had no choice but to build the pipes above ground and then cover them with dirt. This raised the level of the city's streets by as much as 12 feet.This of course created a new problem: dirt practically buried the first floors of every building in Chicago. Building owners were faced with a choice: either change the first floors of their buildings into basements, and the second stories into main floors, or hoist the entire buildings to meet the new street level. Small wood-frame buildings could be lifted fairly easily. But what about large, heavy structures like the Tremont Hotel, which was a six-story brick building?That's where George Pullman came in. He had developed some house-moving skills successfully. To lift a big structure like the Tremont Hotel, Pullman would place thousands of jackscrews (螺旋千斤顶) beneath the building's foundation. One man was assigned to operate each section of roughly 10 jackscrews. At Pullman's signal each man turned his jackscrew the same amount at the same time, thereby raising the building slowly and evenly. Astonishingly, the Tremont Hotel stay open during the entire operation, and many of its guests didn't even notice anything was happening.Some people like to say that every problem has a solution. But in Chicago's early history, every engineering solution seemed to create a new problem. Now that Chicago's waste water was draining efficiently into the Chicago River, the city's next step was to clean the polluted river.61. The author mentions the joke to show ______.A. horses were fairly useful in ChicagoB. Chicago's streets were extremely muddyC. Chicago was very dangerous in the springD. the Chicago people were particularly humorous62. The city planners were convinced by Ellis Chesbrough to_______.A. get rid of the street dirtB. lower the Chicago RiverC. fight against heavy floodsD. build the pipes above ground63. The underlined word "hoist" in Paragraph 4 means "_______".A. changeB. liftC. repairD. decorate64. What can we conclude about the moving operation of the Tremont Hotel?A. It went on smoothly as intended.B. It interrupted the business of the hotel.C. It involved Pullman turning ten jackscrews.D. It separated the building from its foundation.65. The passage is mainly about the early Chicago's ______.A. popular life styles and their influencesB. environmental disasters and their causesC. engineering problems and their solutionsD. successful businessmen and their achievementsCHave your parents ever inspected your room to see if you cleaned it properly? Imagine having your entire houses, garage, and yard inspected at any time -- with no warning. Inspections were a regular part of lighthouse (灯塔) living, and a keeper's reputation depended on results. A few times each year, an inspector arrived to look over the entire light station. The inspections were supposed to be a surprise, but keeper sometimes had advance notice.Once lighthouses had telephones, keepers would call each other to warn that the inspector was approaching. After boats began flying special flags noting the inspector was aboard, the keeper's family made it a game to see who could notice the boat first. As soon as someone spotted the boat, everyone would do last-minute tidying and change into fancy clothes. The keeper then scurried to put on his dress uniform and cap. Children of keepers remember inspectors wearing white gloves to run their fingers over door frames and windowsills looking for dust.Despite the serious nature of inspections, they resulted in some funny moments. Betty Byrnes remembered when her mother did not have time to wash all the dishes before an inspection. At the time, people did not have dishwashers in their homes. In an effort to clean up quickly, Mrs. Byrnes tossed all the dishes into a big bread pan, covered them with a cloth and stuck them in the oven. If the inspector opened the oven door, it would look like bread was baking. he never did.One day, Glenn Furst's mother put oil on the kitchen floor just before the inspector entered their house. Like floor wax, the oil made the floors shiny and helped protect the wood. This time, though, she used a little too much oil. When the inspector extended his hand to greet Glenn's mother, he slipped on the freshly oiled surface. "He came across that floor waving his arms like a young bird attempting its first flight," Glenn late wrote. After he steadied himself, he shook Glenn's mother's hand, and the inspection continued as though nothing had happened.66. What does Paragraph I tell us about the inspection at the light station?A. It was carried out once a year.B. It was often announced in advance.C. It was important for the keeper's fame.D. It was focused on the garage and yard.67. The family began making preparations immediately after ______.A. one of the members saw the boatB. a warning call reached the lighthouseC. the keeper put on the dress uniform and capD. the inspector flew special flags in the distance68. Mrs. Byrnes put the dishes in the oven because this would ______.A. result in some funB. speed up washing themC. make her home look tidyD. be a demand from the inspector69. If the inspector had opened the oven door, he would have seen _______.A. an empty panB. many clean dishesC. pieces of baked breadD. a cloth covering something70. The inspector waved his arms ______.A. to try his best to keep steadyB. to show his satisfaction with the floorC. to extend a warm greeting to Glenn's motherD. to express his intention to continue the inspection。
【原创】2015届湖南省高考模拟 英语(4-2)
2015届湖南省高三名校大联考（4-2）英语试题考生注意：本科考试时量为120分钟；满分150分；请将所有答案填写到答题卡上，否则一律无效。
祝各位考生考试顺利！Part ⅡLanguage Knowledge (45 marks)Section A (15 marks)Directions: For each of the following unfinished sentences there are four chokes marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence.21.—John _____ with his friend Lily since he went abroad?—Yes, they are the best friend.A.has been correspondingB. will be correspondingC. was correspondingD. had corresponded22.Without the horse-drawn carriage, we ____ punctually to the port.A. wouldn‘t be conveyedB. wouldn‘t have been conveyedC. weren‘t conveyedD. hadn‘t been conveyed23.His application letter _____ because it didn‘t follow the proper format.A. rejectsB. rejectedC. is rejectedD. was rejected24.How kind the old couple are! Yesterday, they____ all their money to those students who survivedthe earthquake.A. withdrawB. withdrewC. will withdrawD. would withdraw25.___ you still feel puzzled about the word, you can consult the dictionary after class.A. IfB. BeforeC. AfterD. instantly26.The number of students who___the university entrance exam in China______ because of the lowbirth rate since 2009.A.attend, have been dropping offB. attend, has been dropping offA. attends,are dropping off D. attends,is dropping off27.Our headmaster showed the visitors around our new school, the construction ____ had taken morethan 2 years.A. to whichB. by whichC. through whichD. of which28.It was the outer city limits ____ more trains to London only went to, because building railwaytracks into the city would have damaged many old buildings.A. whichB. thatC. whatD. where29.When she saw so many foreign guests, _________ that she couldn‘t help singing.A. so happy the receptionist wasB. so happy was the receptionistC. so the receptionist was happyD. so was the receptionist happy30. —Is there important news this afternoon？—Yes. The president _____ the journalists about attacking the terrorists.A. will addressB. would addressC. has addressedD. had addressed31.Although neither of them were good students, ____ had a score above 120 in the English test.A. allB. bothC. neitherD. one32.After some discussion, Mary was persuaded _____ out at last and promised she .A. not to dropB. not droppingC. not droppedD. to not drop33.Nowadays, there are more and more social problems ___from the widening gap between rich andpoor.A. arisesB. arisenC. arisingD. to arise34._____ up in the countryside, Jim realized the important role science and technology played inagriculture.A. BringB. BringingC. BroughtD. To bring35. When asked ____ he had been the night before, Tom just buried his face into his hands and saidnothing.A. whereB. whenC. whatD. ThatSection B (18 marks)Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in the blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.Recently I overheard a father and daughter in their last moments together at the airport. The airline had announced her 36 and standing near the security gate, they hugged and he said, ―I love you. I wish you enough.‖ She 37 said, ―Dad, our life together has been more than enough. Your love is all I ever needed. I wish you enough, too, Dad.‖ They kissed and she left.He walked over toward the window where I was seated. Standing there I could see he wanted and needed to 38 . I tried not to interrupt him, but he 39 me in by asking, ―Did you ever say good-bye to someone knowing it would be forever?‖―Yes, I have,‖ I replied. ―Forgive me for asking, but why is t his a forever good-bye?‖ ―I am40 and she lives much too far away. I have 41 ahead, and the reality is, the next trip back will be for my funeral‖ he said.―When you were saying good-bye I heard you say, ‗I wish you enough‘. May I ask what thatme ans?‖He began to smile. ―That‘s a wish that has been 42 for many generations within my family. My parents 43 say it to everyone.‖He paused for a moment, looking up as if trying to remember it 44 , and then he smiled and 45 the following:―I wish you enough sun to keep your attitude bright.I wish you enough rain to appreciate the sun more.I wish you enough happiness to keep your spirit alive.I wish you enough pain so that the smallest joys in life appear much 46 .I wish you enough gain to satisfy your wanting.I wish you enough 47 to appreciate all that you possess.I wish you enough ‗Hellos‘ to get you enough the final ‗Good-byes‘.‖Then he walked away, leaving me lost in thought.36. A. arrival B. regret C. departure D. joy37. A. in general B. in public C. in particular D. in turn38. A. cry B. rest C. sit down D. talk39. A. showed B. led C. took D. welcomed40. A. ill B. strong C. old D. brave41. A. stories B. challenges C. trips D. jobs42. A. handed over B. handed down C. handed in D. handed out43. A. ought to B. had to C. used to D. were able to44. A. in detail B. in heart C. in memory D. in general45. A. talked B. shared C. cried D. declared46. A. bigger B. worse C. sweeter D. better47. A. success B. gain C. sorrow D. lossSection C (12 marks)Directions: Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the context.When you feel like feeling sorry for yourself, stop. Remind yourself that self-pity won‘t get you anything worth having.You are absolutely capable 48 creating and experiencing the very best life you can imagine. When you feel like running away from your problems, stop, turn around, 49 face them. Choose to become stronger 50 working your way through them, 51 in the long run, getting the job done is much better than endlessly putting 52 off. Also, it is not all thatcomplicated 53 difficult to live with intention, discipline and focus, if you just remember to remind yourself that it is your best choice.A life 54 is positive, successful and truly fulfilling comes from the quality of the choices you make every moment. 55 life you live is the life you choose, so remind yourself, again and again, to choose the best.PartⅢ Reading Comprehension (30 marks)Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage.ABelow are the top four supermarket chains in the world in 2012 and the reasons behind their success.TescoHeadquartered in Chestnut, United Kingdom , this global grocery store is one of the largest supermarket chains in terms of revenues and profits. If was founded in 1919 by Jack Cohen. Tesco stores can be found across all continents. Even though it was set up only for food and beverages, Tesco has drastically branched out , not only in geographical terms, but also in terms of products. Which now include electronics , clothing, health care, home improvement and even financial services.SafewayFounded in the year 1915 by a young M. B, Skaggs. Safeway developed from just a small grocery store on the fundamentals of providing value to customers and narrow profit margins. The success story of Skaggs becomes more evident when , by the end of the year 1926,he he had opened almost 428 stores across ten states. Almost two years later, Safeway was listed at the New York Stock Exchange . At present, there are more than fifteen hundred Safeway stores across US and Canada.The Kroger CompanyFounded at Cincinnati, Ohio in 1883 by Mr. Bernard Kroger, the Kroger Company is now one of the largest supermarket chains not only in the US. but across the world . Over the last couple of decades, the Kroger Company has vastly expanded by acquiring popular brand names, including those of Ow en‘s Market. Its stores are largely spread out across Middle. Western and Central United States.Reve-GruppeReve – Gruppe was founded in 1927 and is presently headquartered at Cologne, Germany . This supermarket chain is easily counted among the top supermarket chains of the world . Its vast line of products includes grocery, home improvement, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, optical as well as clothing . Its stores can be found in as many as fourteen European countries, providing employment to more than 325,000 people.56. Which of the following was founded first ?A．Tesco. B．Safeway.C．The Kroger Company. D．Rewe-Gruppe.57. We can learn from the text that Safeway .A．was initially set up only for foodB．developed from a small grocery storeC．has about 3,500 stores nowD．has branches in fourteen European countries58. Which of the following is TRUE?A. Tesco was founded four years earlier than Safeway.B. Tesco and Safeway are headquartered in the same country.C. Rewe - Gruppe provides financial services.D. Safeway was listed at the New York Stock Exchange around 1928.59. According to the passage, the Kroger Company .A．is presently headquartered in the United KingdomB．has fifteen stores in the US and CanadaC．developed quickly after acquiring popular brand namesD．provides employment for more than 325,000 people60. What is the topic of the passage?A．An introduction to four top supermarket chains around the world.B．The history of four top supermarkets chains.C．The background of four supermarket chains.D．The most profitable supermarket chains in the world.BNelson Mandela was a figure of international fame，and many details of his life and career were public knowledge．But here are some things you may not have known about him．In his youth，Mandela enjoyed boxing．Even during the 27 years he spent in prison，he would exercise every morning．―I did not enjoy the violence of boxing so much as the science of it．Boxing is equal．I never did any real fighting after I entered politics．My main interest was in training，‖he wrote in his autobiography Long Walk to Freedom．Among the memorabilia in the Mandela Family Museum in Soweto，visitors can find the world championship belt given to Mandela by American boxer Sugar Ray Leonard.Rolihlahla Mandela was nine years old when a teacher at the primary Methodist school where he was studying, gave him an English name—Nelson—in accordance with the custom to give all school children Christian names．Rolihlahla is not a common name in South Africa．It means ―troublemaker‖．His circumcision name was Dalibunga，meaning ―founder of the Bunga‖．However, in South Africa, Mr. Mandela was often called by his clan(宗族)name—Madiba—which South Africans used out of respect．After going underground because of his ANC activities，Mr. Mandela‘s ability to evade(躲避)the securities services earned him the nickname ―the black Pimpernel‖，after the novel The Scarlet Pimpernel，about a hero with a secret identity．A fake(伪造的)passport in the name of David Motsamayi was used by Mr. Mandela. He had disguised himself as a driver，a gardener and a chef in order to travel around the country unnoticed by the authorities．Mr Mandela studied law on and off for 50 years from 1939，failing about half the courses he took．In August 1952，he and Oliver Tambo established South Africa‘s first black law firm，Mandela and Tambo，in Johannesburg．He persevered to finally secure a law degree while in prison in 1989．61.Why did Nelson Mandela become a boxing fan?A．He enjoyed the violence of boxing．B．He wanted to take the championship．C．He desired to enjoy the training．D．He hoped to find a better job．62.Which of the following is true of Mandela‘s name?A．His original name was not Nelson．B．His parents gave him the name—Nelson．C．Rolihlahla is a popular name in South Africa．D．Madiba was his Christian name．63.What made people call Mr. Mandela ―the black Pimpernel‖?A．His ability to escape from being caught．B．His underground activities in ANC．C．His pressure given by the authorities．D．The novel‘s hero with a secret identity．64.Mr Mandela made a fake passport to_____．A．travel around the country B．escape from the authoritiesC．disguise himself as an actor D．go abroad easily65.What can we learn from the last paragraph?A．It took Mr. Mandela over fifty years to get a law degree．B．Mr. Mandela set up South Africa‘s first law firm．C．Mr. Mandela got his law degree after being released from prison．D．Mr. Mandela was a determined person．CHow can we measure animals‘ emotions? A new study of animal‘s emotions suggests that, as in humans, emotions can tell animals about how dangerous their world is, and guide the choices that they make. The article of the study by Bri stol University‘s professor Mike Mendl was published online.An animal living in an environment where it is often threatened by predators(捕食者）will develop a negative emotion or ―mood‖, such as anxiety. However, one in an environment with plenty of opportunities to get resources for survival will be in a more positive mood state.The researchers say that these emotional states not only show the animal‘s experiences, but also help it decide how to make choices, especially in unclear situations. This could have good or bad results. An animal in a negative mood state will make a safety-first with a ―pessimistic‖ response to an unclear event. For example, it considers a noise in the grass as a signal of the predator. At the same time, an animal in a positive m ood state will benefit from a more ―optimistic‖ response. It considers the noise as a signal of prey(猎物）.Professor Mike Mendl, head of the Animal Welfare and Behavior Research Group at Bristol University‘s School of Clinical Veterinary Science said, ― We can use ―optimistic‖ or―pessimistic‖decision-making as a symbol of an animal‘s emotional state. Recent studies by our group and others suggest that this is a meritorious new approach to studying a variety of animal species.‖―Public interest in anim al welfare remains high, with widespread concern about the way in which animals are treated, used and included in society. To understand how animals should be treated, we need to better understand their emotional lives,‖ Mike Mendl said. The researchers be lieve Mike Mendl‘s study can help them to better understand and assess an animal‘s emotions.66.When an animal is in a negative mood state, _______.A. its response to an unclear event is pessimisticB. it will pay little attention to an unclear eventC. it is easy for it to make right decisionsD. it has more opportunities to get food67.The underlined word ―meritorious‖ in Paragraph 4 can be replaced by ―_______‖.A. valuableB. uselessC. fashionableD. hopeless68. We can infer from the passage that ________.A. the animals with positive emotions live longerB. there is no way to assess an animal‘s emotionsC. few people care about animal welfare nowadaysD. the environment can influence animal‘s emotions69.Mike Mendl advised people to better understand animal‘s emotions in order to _____.A. tell people to build more protected areas for animalsB. explain animals should be regarded as people‘s friendsC. raise people‘s interest in studying anima lsD. make people know how to treat animals properly70. What would be the best title for the passage?A. Different kinds of Animals‘ EmotionsB. Emotions Helps Animals to Make ChoiceC. The Living Environment of Wild AnimalsD. T he Best Way to Measure Animals‘ EmotionsPart IV Writing (45 marks)Section A (10 marks)Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in the numbered blanks by using the information from the passage.Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.Do you know ―credit cards‖? They are very popular today. People use credit card to go shopping on the Internet, check into a hotel, rent a car, or dine out. People can buy now and pay later. A credit card may have a number of costs. First, there is the interest charge on purchase, known as the annual percentage rate. Second, Cardholders may have to pay cash advance fees if they withdraw money from credit cards.Compared to checks, a credit card allows small short – term loans to be quickly made to a customer who need not calculate a balance remaining before every transaction(交易、业务). Additionally there is no need for a customer to carry any cash for most purposes. Credit cards also offer consumers an easy way to track expenses.Credit cards are very convenient to use. But people who use credit cards irresponsibly can soon find themselves heavily in debt. Cardholders borrow money from a bank each time they charge something. They avoid interest charges if they pay their bill in full each month. But if they only make the minimum payment, it may take years to pay off a debt. Interest is continually charged on the unpaid balance.And that is not they only danger. Information security is a major issue these days. Recently there have been several incidents in which many people had financial information either lost or stolen. The cardholder suffered great losses. Now, major banks in China get more cautions in issuing caused by the card overdrafts(透支).Measures can be taken to avoid the problems. A lost or stolen card can be canceled in time, which will greatly limit the fraud. European banks require a cardholder‘s security code he entered for purchases with the card. In July, 2009, The China Banking Regulatory Commission forbade the issuing of credit cards to under 18–year–old age group.Title: 71._______________Occasions *shopping on line*checking into hotel *renting a car*72.______________73.____________ *annual percentage rate *cash advance fees74.____________ *making75._____________ quickly *there being no need to carry cash *76._____________easilyProblems *heavy debts if77._____________*78._______________*no ability to pay off debts for college students79.____________ *canceling stolen or lost cards in time*requiring users to enter security codes*forbidding issuing cards to 80.___________Section B (10 marks)Directions: Read the following passage. Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage.I‘m Bob. My first full-time job after high school was selling vacation packages via telephone for a well-known company. One day, the dialer （接线员）connected me to a man who answered the phone and sounded a bit out of breath. I started with my normal tone, and expecting to hear the normal response, ―I don‘t want any‖, and be hung up on.Instead he spoke in a weak voice and began to tell me how he wished he could take a vacation like the one I was offering, but he couldn‘t because he was dying of emphysema. He explained how he was on oxygen, and it took almost all his energy just to get to the phone to answer the call. I apologized to him for that. He asked me if I smoked and then begged me to stop. He told me smoking is what was killing him. He told me to spend every day with my loved ones, and tell them all the time how much I love them. At this point, I was in tears, and couldn‘t control myself, and he could tell. We ended the call, and I put my phone on hold to prevent another call from coming in so I could collect myself.After a few moments, I decided to write down his name and address, and just send him a card telling him that I appreciated his advice and that I would pray for him and his family. Shortly after, I received a nice letter back from Frank, along with a picture of him and his wife. We continued to write back and forth over the next few months, and became very fond of each other. He was old enough to be my grandfather, and in many ways, I felt as if he was.About a year later I received a letter from his wife. When I read it, my eyes were filled with tears. She told me how Frank‘s battle with the disease had finally come to an end, and he passed away shortly before Christmas. She wanted to thank me for the letters, and then explained how Frank touched many lives over the years. At his funeral, they read the first letter I had written to Frank to show how he affected a 19-year-old he had never even met.81.What would the customer normally do when the phone was connected? (no more than 13 words) (3 marks)82.What did Frank beg Bob to do? (no more than 7 words) (2 marks)83.What happened after Bob and Frank wrote to each other for a few months? (no more than 8 words) (2 marks)84. Why was Bob‘s letter read at Frank‘s funeral? (no more than 11 words) (3 marks)Section C (25 marks)Directions: Write an English composition according to the instructions given below in Chinese.You never know what you can till you try.请你根据这句话来记叙生活中发生的一件事，并谈谈你对这句谚语的理解。
湖南省怀化市高三英语第二次模拟考试试卷
绝密★启用前英语卷·湖南省怀化市2009届高三第二次模拟考试试卷（2009.04）本试题卷分四个部分，共10页。
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1. Where do you think the book is nowA. In the kitchen.B. Under the chair.C. On the shelf.2. When will the man be free?A. On Wednesday afternoon.B. On Tuesday afternoon.C. On Wednesday morning.3. What is the total cost for both tickets?A. 50 yuan.B. 70 yuan.C. 75 yuan.4. Why can’t the woman find the book?A. It has been given away.B. I t is out of sight.C. It has been stolen.5. What can we learn from the conversation?A. The woman had a photo shop of her own.B. The woman developed her photos all by herself.C. T he woman did part of her own film developing.第二节(共12小题；每小题1.5分，满分18分)听下面4段对话。
湖南省十三校2015届高三第二次联考英语试题 Word版含解析
湖南省十三校2015届高三第二次联考英语试题总分：150分时量：120分钟得分：Part I Listening Comprehension（30 marks）Section A（22.5 marks）Directions : In this section, you will hear six conversations between two speakers. For each conversation, there are several questions and each question if followed by three choices marked A, B and C. listen carefully and then choose the best answer for each question.You will hear each conversation TWICE.When will the magazine probably arrive? A．Wednesday．B．Thursday．C．Friday.The answer is B．Conversation．11．What is beside the computer center?A．The sports center．B．The library．C．The classroom building．2．Where will the speakers go next?A．To the sports center．B．To the library．C．To the computer center．Conversation, 23．What does the man think of the movie?A．Amazing．B．Disappointing．C．Moving．4．What made the woman confused about the movie?A．The plot．B．The special effects．C．The scenery．Conversation, 35．What prevented the woman's car from starting?A．The faulty engine．B．The lack of petrol．C．The dead battery．6．What will the woman do?A．Get some petrol．B．Buy a new car．C．Return her battery．Conversation, 47．What are the speakers mainly talking about?A．Sending Steven to school．B．Working on night shift．C．Looking after Steven．8．Who should plan Steven's future in the woman's opinion?A．The father．B．Steven himself．C．The mother．9．What can we learn from the conversation?A．The couple has much spare time．B．The couple has to work．C．The husband will be free in the daytime．Conversation, 510．What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?A．Customer and waiter．B．Boss and employee．C．Interviewer and interviewee．11．Why does the woman want to leave her present company?A．The company isn't doing well．B．She hasn't had a promotion．C．She can't display her abilities there．12．When can the woman start her new job?A．At once．B．In about a month．C．In about a week．Conversation, 613．Why has the woman gone to Prague?A．To go sightseeing．B．To see a friend．C．To attend a conference．14．How long does it take from the hotel to the conference center by bus?A．6 minutes．B．5 minutes．C．15 minutes．15．What can we learn from the conversation?A．The subway fare depends on the distance．B．It is easy to get lost at the subway station．C．There isn't a subway station near the conference center．Section B（7．5 marks）Part II Language Knowledge （45 marks）Section A（15 marks）Directions : For each of the following unfinished sentences there are Jour choices marked A, B, C and D．Choose．the one that best completes the sentence．21．A journal is not necessarily a reliable record of facts, for the writer's impressions color the telling of events．A．shall B．might C．should D．must【答案】B【考点】考查情态动词的用法。
湖南省怀化市近年届高三英语第二次模拟考试试题(含解析)(最新整理)
B。 Meatopia falls on August 31 every year.
C。 The Marmalade Festival is just known by the British.
A。 Be more careful. B. Make an apology. C。 Get together with friends。
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湖南省怀化市高三英语第二次模拟考试试题1
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姓名___________________准考证号___________________绝密★启用前怀化市2015年高三第二次模拟考试试卷英语命题: 刘蓉审题: 邓全生张兰英吴岚陈燕玲温馨提示：本试题卷分四个部分，包括听力理解、语言知识运用、阅读和书面表达共10页。
时量120分钟。
满分150分。
PartⅠListening Comprehension (30 marks)Section A (22.5 marks)Directions: In this section, you will hear six conversations between two speakers. For each conversation, there are several questions and each question is followed by three choices marked A, B and C. Listen carefully and then choose the best answer for each question.You will hear each conversation TWICE.Example:When will the magazine probably arrive?A. Wednesday.B. Thursday.C. Friday.The answer is B.Conversation 11. Why won’t the woman take psychology?A. The professor is not good.B. She has taken it before.C. She is not interested in it.2. What does the man plan to do this term?A. To do part-time work.B. To take many courses.C. To work as a journalist. Conversation 23. What did the woman think of Jack at first?A. He was not a good choice.B. He was suitable for the job.C. He knew much about sales.4. What made Calvin think that Jack was dishonest?A. His knowledge of IT.B. His story of working experience.C. His grades on the CV. Conversation 35. Who lost the semi-final of the World Snooker Championships?A. Judd Trump.B. Mark Selby.C. Ding Junhui.6. Where does Judd Trump come from?A. England.B. China.C. America.Conversation 47. What might the woman be?A. A reporter.B. A waitress.C. A teacher.8. What was the man doing when the fire broke out?A. Sleeping.B. Discussing something.C. Watching TV.9. How did the man escape from the fire successfully?A. By climbing down from the outside.B. By taking the lift.C. By running down the stairs.Conversation 510. What’s the possible relationship between the speakers?A. Friends.B. Strangers.C. Classmates.11. What’s the usual weather like for March in New York?A. Cool.B. Dry.C. Very hot.12. How often should the bus come?A. Every 20 minutes.B. Every 15 minutes.C. Every 30 minutes. Conversation 613. Why does the man choose the evening train?A. It’s cheap.B. It’s fast.C. It’s time-saving.Which train did the man take?A. D818.B. D808.C. D801.15. How much did the man pay in all?A. 1000 yuan.B. 960 yuan.C. 986 yuan.Section B (7.5 marks)Directions: In this section, you will hear a short passage. Listen carefully and then fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Fill in each blank with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS. You will hear the short passage TWICE.Part ⅡLanguage Knowledge (45 marks)Section A (15 marks)Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.Modern Chinese technology _____ good progress in the last decade.A. has madeB. had madeC. makesD. made22. Most Americans prefer private schools, _____, they believe, offer better education.A. thatB. whereC. whenD. which23. The electronic dictionary that I got _____ the other day cost me much money.A. repairedB. repairingC. to repairD. to be repaired24. The boss left the meeting room angrily, _____ he was strongly against the plan.A. to meanB. meaningC. meanD.meant25. Chinese people are hopeful for _____ 2015 will bring for their families and the country.A. howB. whichC.whatD. that26. Look ! A national basketball match _____ live on TV.A. is broadcastingB. has broadcastC. is being broadcastD. was broadcast27. There is nothing wrong with surfing the Internet _____ it doesn’t keep you from doingsomething important.A. untilB. unlessC. thoughD. if28. We are looking for a teacher, especially _____ with patience and imagination.A. itB. oneC. thatD. the one29. Was it _____ the conference of APEC that made Shanghai the focus of the world?A. holdingB. to holdC. having been heldD. held30. It is suggested that children _____ to school at seven years old.A. sendB. should sendC. will be sentD.be sent31. The New York Times _____ widely accepted in America.A. hasB. isC. areD. have32. Nowhere else in the world ______ cheaper Prada handbags than in Paris.A. a tourist can findB. can a tourist findC. a tourist will findD. had a tourist found33. —I don’t think you have seen the new film Cinderella.—But I_____ it last night.A. will seeB. seeC. sawD. have seen34. Everyone in the city is sure to benefit from the new shopping mall _____ next year.A. to be completedB. having completedC. completedD. completing35. I told Lily how to get here, but perhaps I _____ it out for her.A. must have writtenB. should writeC. had to writeD. ought to have writtenSection B (18 marks)Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.A few weeks ago, I was taking a quiet 36 in my backyard. When I came to the maple tree, I saw a baby bird 37 on the grass. Looking up, I saw the nest high in the branches. The baby had fallen from the tall tree and I was sure it was dead. 38 it moved when I reached down to pick it up. Its bald head was moving slightly from side to side 39 its mother.Amazed, I knew what I should do next. I got a 40 from my basement and placed it against the tree. It was then that I heard a sound “miaow”. Looking through the leaves, I saw the culprit (肇事者), a neighborhood cat. He must have shaken the bird out of the 41 and gotten himself trapped up in the tree as well. Climbing up through the branches, I 42 him, gave him a scolding and dropped him softly to the ground. Then I gently picked up the baby bird and slowly reached my arm out as 43 as I could to place it in the nest.In the following weeks I have looked up the nest several times, but have only been able to see the mother bird. I may never know whether the baby that I 44 remains alive or not, but trying is 45 . Sometimes we don’t get to know if our efforts have 46 a difference or not. Sometimes we have to just hold the belief and do good to others. Sometimes love has to be its own 47 .36. A. walk B. rest C. sleep D. hike37. A. running B. lying C. flying D. jumping38. A. Slowly B. Immediately C. Suddenly D. Finally39. A. looking out B. looking at C. looking for D. looking into40. A. ladder B. chair C. torch D. cage41. A. hole B. backyard C. branches D. nest42. A. guided B. seized C. protected D. blamed43. A. thick B. shallow C. deep D. far44. A. saved B. controlled C. changed D. held45. A. simple B. enough C. quick D. obvious46. A. told B. formed C. settled D. made47. A. source B. respect C. reward D. reactionSection C (12 marks)Directions: Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the context.In the future, air travel could be 48 expensive, thanks to a new aircraft design which plans to seat passengers facing each other in rows.The design is intended 49 save space and money. Howard Guy, director of the UK company Design Q, said the design could see a 50 percent increase in 50 number of passengers and a 30 percent reduced cost of a seat. 51 , he did admit that the seats would not be comfortable as traditional ones. Another drawback to the seating design is 52 food carts would not be able to pass down the plane 53 the aisles(走廊) are too narrow.Some travelers have doubts about the new seating, while 54 support the idea. “Soldiers are used to traveling in that way 55 have a positive reaction to the idea,” Guy said.Part ⅢReading Comprehension (30 marks)Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage.AChildren love to play and laugh throughout their days at school or at home. Finding the time to laugh with your children may be the best thing you can do for therelationship. Encourage your children to develop a good humor bylaughing at the jokes they make up on the spot. This will help themgrow confident and build their self-esteem. If you do not get the joke,you can ask why they think the joke is funny.Honest feedback will help your children develop funnier jokes.You can take them to your local library and have them pick up a fewjoke books. Then you can head back home or out to the park andread it together for a good laugh. You can take turns reading jokes to each other from the book or make up a few yourselves. But if they make a joke at the expense of another person, you may want to discuss the difference between making fun of yourself and making fun of others. In turn try not to make jokes at your children’s expense, you need to set an example that they can follow.Learning to laugh at oneself is a great quality to attain. You can set an example by laughing at your own mistakes. This is a great way to help reduce your own stress as well as your children’s. Laughing may make the situation seem lighter and easier to work through. By doing this your children will be better prepared to handle any difficulties.Most importantly laughing will bring you closer together as a family. You can have your family find different ways to laugh. You can play games. You can start a staring contest, arm wrestling contest, thumb wars contest and have a prize for the winners. You can all watch your best funny movies and act out the best parts together after the movies done. You could hold a contest to see who can make the other members of the family laugh more by doing something funny. Kids will be able to enjoy the good time they had with their parents. The family that laughs together stays together!56. If you often play and laugh with your children, you can .A. develop a good humorB. become proud and confidentC. make up some funny jokesD. get along well with each other57. The underlined word “them” refers to .A. funny jokesB. interesting booksC. your childrenD. the family58. We can infer that when your children make mistakes you should .A. teach them to laugh at the mistakesB. blame them seriouslyC. punish them at onceD. tell them to do better in future59. The author advises in Para.4 that people make their family members laugh by .A. having a partyB. having some kinds of contestsC. doing some houseworkD. reading joke books60. What can be the best title for the text?A. The More You laugh, the Better You’ll BeB. Laughing Every Day Is SimpleC. How to Laugh in Everyday LifeD. Laughter Is Good for Your FamilyBDanish scientists studied more than 1,000 healthy joggers and non-joggers over a 12-year period.Those who jogged at a steady pace for less than two and a halfhours a week were least likely to die in this time. But those whoran more than four hours a week or did no exercise had thehighest death rates.Analysing questionnaires filled out by all the people in thestudy, scientists concluded the ideal pace was about 8km/h andthat it was best to jog no more than three times a week or for 2.5 hours in total. People who jogged more closely—particularly those who jogged more than three times a week or at a pace of more than11km/h—were as likely to die as those who did no exercise. Researcher Jacob Louis Marott, from the Frederiksberg Hospital in Copenhagen, said: "You don't actually have to do that much to have a good impact on your health.”"And perhaps you shouldn't actually do too much. No exercise recommendations across the world mention an upper limit for safe exercise, but perhaps there is one."Scientists are not yet sure what is behind this trend —but they say changes to the heart during extreme exercise could contribute. In their report, they suggest: "Long-term strenuous exercise may change pathological (病理的) structure of the heart and arteries (动脉)."Maureen Talbot, senior cardiac nurse at the British Heart Foundation, said: "This study shows that you don't have to run marathons to keep your heart healthy.""Light and moderate jogging was found to be more beneficial than being inactive or undertaking strenuous jogging, possibly adding years to your life.""National guidelines recommend we do 140 minutes of moderate-intensity activity a week.""If it may sound like a lot for you, brisk walking (快走) is also a good exercise. And if you’re bit of a couch potato, this is a good place to start.61. From paragraph one, we could know ______.A. the study took 10 yearsB. more than 1000 joggers took part in the studyC. people with no exercise had the highest death ratesD. joggers and non-joggers are likely to die62. How should we jog properly from the study?A. Jog at a pace of about 8km/h no more than three times a week.B. Jog at a pace of about 11km/h for 2.5 hours in total in a week.C. Jog at a pace of about 11km/h more than three times a week.D. Jog at a pace of about 8km/h for 2.5 hours a day.63. The underlined word “strenuous” means ______.A. lightB. strongC. enoughD. frequent64. According to the passage, which of the following is Not True?A. There isn’t an upper limit for safe exercise across the world now.B. Running marathons helps keep your heart healthy.C. Light and moderate jogging may help people live longer.D. The moderate-intensity activity time in a week could be about 140 minutes.65. What is the main idea of the passage?A. Jogging everyday is good to health.B. Brisk walking is better than jogging.C. Jogging is not a good activity for people who suffer heart diseases.D. Jogging too much is no better than doing no exercise.CIn Silicon Valley, it's never too early to become an entrepreneur. Just ask 13-year-old David Moore. The eighth-grader has launched a company last October todevelop low-cost machines to print Braille (布莱叶盲文). David built a Braille printer with a Lego Mindstorms EV3kit as a school science fair project last year after he asked hisparents a simple question: How do blind people read?"Google it," they told him. David then did some onlineresearch and was shocked to learn that Braille printers cost atleast $2,000 — too expensive for most blind readers."I just thought that price should not be there. I know that there is a simpler way to do this," said David, who demonstrated how his printer works at the kitchen table where he spent many late nights building it. David wants to improve the “Braigo”—a name that combines Braille and Lego—and develop a desktop Braille printer that costs around $350 and weighs just a few pounds, compared with current models that can weigh more than 20 pounds. "My end goal would probably be having most of the blind people ... using my Braille printer," said David, who lives in the Silicon Valley suburb of Santa Clara, just minutes away from Intel headquarters.After the Braigo won numerous awards and enthusiastic support from the blind community, David started Braigo Labs last summer with an initial $35,000 investment from his dad. "We as parents started to get involved more, thinking that he's on to something and this new way process has to continue," said his father, Matthew Moore, an engineer who works for Intel.Intel officials were so impressed with David's printer that in November they invested an undisclosed sum in his start-up. They believe he's the youngest entrepreneur to receive venture capital money invested in exchange for a financial stake in the company. "He's solving a real problem, and he wants to go off and challenge an existing industry," said Edward Ross, director of Inventor Platforms at Intel. Now the company is using the money to hire professional engineers and advisers to help design and build Braille printers based on David’s ideas. It aims to have a prototype (样机) ready for blind organizations to test this summer and have a Braigo printer on the market later this year.66. Which of the followings is Not the description of Braigo?A. The name "Braigo" comes from Braille and Lego.B. The blind are in favor of the new type of printer.C. It costs less money and weighs just a few pounds.D. David planned to improve Braigo and make it lighter but easier to use.67. Which of the following words can best describe David’s personalities?A. Adventurous and enthusiastic.B. Trustworthy and active.C. Childish and outgoing.D. Creative and independent.68. Which of the following is the correct order?①. Intel officials invested money in David’s start-up.②. David launched a company.③. David got an initial $35,000 investment from his dad.④. David created a new Braille printer model called Braigo.⑤. Braigo Labs hired professional engineers and advisers to help design and build Braille Printers.A. ④③②①⑤B. ④②⑤①③C. ③⑤④②①D. ②①④⑤③69. What can we learn from Paragraph 4?A. Intel didn’t announce the amount of money it invested.B. No one else has ever received venture capital from Intel.C. Intel purchased David’s ideas to design and build Braille printers.D. Braigo printers have been on the market and proved a great success.70. The passage is most probably taken from .A. a sports sectionB. a science sectionC. a culture sectionD. an entertainment sectionPart ⅣWriting (45 marks)Section A (10 marks)Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in the numbered blanks by using the information fromthe passage.Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.The festival season is on us again and like every year, we work hard in terms of cleaning, cooking, shopping, and so on for the season. With it, it also brings a lack of sleep. This could be because you are feeling overworked and stressed out.We should always sleep for at least 6–8 hours but a recent survey has shown that more women than men do not get enough sleep and at times some women are functioning on less than five hours of sleep a day.Often, some choose sleeping tablets to aid their sleep. If you are going through an extreme period of stress or pain, your doctor may subscribe to you some sleeping tablets. However, they should be taken with care, as the body takes just two weeks to adjust to them and they are not as effective. Then there is a problem that they are dependent on sleeping tablets. So you can try the healthier alternatives listed below to deal with the sleeping problem.Use the bedroom to sleep—not as an extension of your office or entertainment center. Keep the TV switched off.Relax before going to bed. Drinking some milk and listening to music will be beneficial.Have a hot shower and keep the room cool. Often a temperature change can cause sleep.Don’t do anything which may raise anxiety levels just before bed. It takes your mind a long time to get calm after anxiety.Try to get to bed at the same time every day for a week, and wake up at the same time every day for a week. Once you get used to the routine, sleep will become a natural experience.So these are alternative ways of helping you to relax before bed. Try some or a combination of the above tips to experiment what suits you most.Title: How to deal with71. ______Section B (10 marks)Directions: Read the following passage. Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage. Section C (10 points)What I remember most about visiting my boyfriend’s parents is the loud tick of the clock in the dinner room as we silently ate our meal. With so little conversation I was quick to regard his family as cold. When we got into the car to go home, his father suddenly appeared. Carefully, he began to wash the car’s windscreen. I could feel he was a caring man through the glass.I learned another lesson about the ways of showing love. My father often telephoned me early in the morning. “Buy Printer. It’s a good sharp price,” he might say when I answered the phone. No pleasant greeting or inquiry about my life, just financial instructions. We often quarreled about it. But one day, I thought about my father’s success in business and realized that his concern for my financial security lay behind his short morning calls. The next time he called and told me to buy a stock, I thanked him.When my social style conflicted with that of my friends, I often felt disappointed. For example, I always returned phone calls without delay and regularly contacted with my friends. I expected the same from them. I had one friend called Ailsa who rarely called, answering my messages with short e-mails. I rushed to that judgment: She wasn’t a good friend! My anger grew as the holidays approached. But then she came to a gathering I hosted and handed me a beautiful dress I had fallen in love with when we did some window-shopping the previous month. I was shocked at her thoughtfulness. Clearly I needed to change my expectation of friends.What did the author hear when eating meal with her boyfriend’s parents?(No more than 11 words) (2 marks)82. Why did the author’s father often give her morning calls? (No more than 9 words) (2 marks)83. How did Ailsa change the author’s judgment about herself?(No more than 8 words) (3 marks)84. What’s the passage mainly about? (No more than 9 words) (3marks)Section C (25 marks)Directions: Write an English composition according to the instructions given below in Chinese. 请阐述一件2015年你最期待的事情，谈谈你期待的原因及你在2015年的打算。
湖南省怀化市高三英语第二次高考模拟考试
绝密★启用前湖南省怀化市2011年高三第二次模拟考试统一检测试卷英语本试题卷分四个部分，包括听力理解、语言知识运用、阅读和书面表达共10页。
时量120分钟。
满分150分。
Part Ⅰ Listening Comprehension (30 marks)Section A (22.5 marks)Directions: In this section, you will hear six conversations between two speakers. For each conversation, there are several questions and each question is followed by three choices marked A, B and C. Listen carefully and then choose the best answer for each question.You will hear each conversation TWICE.Example:When will the magazine probably arrive?A. Wednesday.B. Thursday.C. Friday.The answer is B.Conversation 11. Who is supposed to attend the meeting?A. Sam.B. John.C. Tom.2. When does the meeting start?A. At 3:30.B. At 3:15.C. At 3:00. Conversation 23. What does the girl ask her father to buy?A. A car.B. High-tech things.C. Pencils and erasers.4. Which of the following does the father consider buying for his daughter?A. A calculator.B. A car.C. A ruler. Conversation 35. When does the woman arrive in Wellington?A. On Monday.B. On Tuesday.C. On Friday.6. What do we know about the woman?A. She will have a rather busy week.B. She will have a comfortable journey.C. She will meet her friend in Australia.Conversation 47. Where did the teacher talk with Jack?A. At home.B. Outside school.C. In the classroom.8. What was Mrs. Smith going to do?A. To visit Jack’s father.B. To call Jack’s parents.C. To stop worrying about it.9. When did the teacher see Jack’s parents?A. Yesterday.B. Half a year ago.C. The day before yesterday.Conversation 510. Why does the man refuse the first flat?A. It’s too small.B. It’s too expensive.C. It’s not on the top floor.11. Why does the woman let the man look at the flat first?A. He is clean and quiet.B. He is kind and polite.C. He is poor and honest.12. How much will the man pay before moving in?A. $100.B. $50.C. $30.Conversation 613. How long will it take the man to drive to Salt Lake City?A. Three days.B. Four days.C. Five days.14. Why won’t the man bring sleeping bags?A. He will spend the nights in hotels.B. He has friends along the way.C. His brother has prepared some for him.15. Which will the man visit during his journey?A. Disneyland.B. Long Island.C. New York City. Section B (7.5 marks)Directions: In this section, you will hear a short passage. Listen carefully and then fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Fill in each blank with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.Part Ⅱ Language Knowledge (45 marks)Section A (15 marks)Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence. Example: The wild flowers looked like a soft orange blanket the desert.A. coveringB. coveredC. coverD. to coverThe answer is A.21. —Mike, have you ever heard of the latest water heater using solar energy?—Yes, of course, but I haven’t decided whether to buy _____.A. itB. oneC. thisD. that22. Takin g charge of the big company, I’m afraid, is _____ his ability.A. beyondB. withinC. ofD. to23. I ______in a foreign company in Shanghai for six years. Still, I don’t regretgiving up the well-paid job and returning to my hometown.A. workedB. have workedC. was workingD. had worked24. How cold it is! We’ve never had _____ this winter．A. the colder dayB. a cold dayC. the coldest dayD. a colder day25. The temperature to minus 3 in London and it is likely to get even colderas the day goes on.A. will have fallenB. has been fallingC. is fallingD. falls26. He did not regret saying what he did but felt that he it differently.A. must have expressedB. would expressC. could haveexpressed D. could express27.—I prefer to sleep and watch TV all day on Sundays.—That’s ______I don’t agree to. You should have a more active life．A. whereB. whenC. howD. what28. Which do you enjoy ______ your summer holiday, doing a part-time job or stayingat home?A. spendingB. being spentC. spendD. to spend29. _____ he was seriously ill, I wouldn’t have told him the truth.A. If I knewB. If I knowC. Had I knownD. Did Iknow30. I often dream of jogging out with snow ______ the ground.A. coveringB. coveredC. coverD. to cover31. A man hurr ied in and asked, “Is there a hospital around I can get somemedicine for my wounded hand?”A. thatB. whichC. whereD. what32. The bridge, which _____ 1688, needs repairing.A. is dated fromB. was dated fromC.dates from D. dated from33. Tom looked at Jenny, with tears filling his eyes, and shouted out the words __inhis heart for years.A. hidingB. hiddenC. to hideD. to behidden34. —How long will it be _____ the professor makes another visit to China?—It all depends.A. untilB. beforeC. sinceD. when35. It is possible to stay overnight here although there is such guest house.A. noB. not aC. not anyD. neverSection B (18 marks)Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words orphrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that bestfits the context.Carmen’s mother Maria had just survived a serious heart attack. But without aheart transplant her life was in constant 36 .Both the mother and daughter knew that the chances were very small: finding a donor (捐赠者) heart that 37 M aria’s blood type could take years. However, Carmen was determined to save her mother. She kept 38 hospitals all over the country.Days stretched out. By Christmas, Maria had trouble walking from one end of the room to the other. Carmen lost 39 hope. She fell into a corner of the hospital, crying.“Are you okay?” a man asked.Carmen sobbed as she told the stranger her story. This middle-aged man was named Frank, whose wife, Cheryl, a tender and devoted mother of four lovely children, had been in hospi tal with a brain disease and wouldn’t make it 40 the night. Suddenly, an idea came to Frank’s mind. He knew Cheryl had always wanted to 41 something from herself. Could her heart go to Carmen’s mother?After reviewing the data, doctors 42 Frank that his wife’s heart was by some miracle a perfect fit for Carmen’s mother. They were able to 43 the transplant.That cold night, when Cheryl was declared dead, Frank came to knock at Maria’s door. She was praying for Frank’s family as she had been doing e very day recently.44 Maria had never met Frank before, they both felt a strange bond as they hugged and cried.On New Year’s Eve, Carmen attended Cheryl’s 45 with Frank’s family, who were singing their favorite song “My heart will go on.”One day lat er, on New Year’s Day, Maria46 with Cheryl’s heart. Yes, Cheryl’s loving heart would go on, for it was 47 in another loving mother’s chest.36. A. charge B. danger C. disorder D. pain37. A. matched B. replaced C. controlled D. damaged38. A. finding B. phoning C. touring D. interrupting39. A. no B. high C. only D. all40. A. with B. from C. after D. through41. A. save B. recycle C. donate D. separate42. A. informed B. warned C. congratulated D. reminded43. A. give up B. carry out C. search for D. put off44. A. Unless B. If C. Though D. As45. A. funeral B. operation C. performance D. anniversary46. A. passed away B. dressed up C. left behind D. woke up47. A. active B. necessary C. alive D.importantSection C (12 marks)Directions: Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the context.The long history of the Chinese Knot (中国结) dates back toancient times when people first used knots for fastening,wrapping, hunting and fishing. The knot was developed into 48art form during the Tang and Song dynasties and later popularized in the Ming and Qing Dynasty.One major characteristic of decorative knot work is that all the knots are tied using one thread. 49 finished, the knot looks identical (一模一样的)from both the front and back. They can come in a variety of colors such as: gold, green, blue 50 black, and however, the most commonly used color is red. 51 is because it symbolizes good luck and prosperity (兴旺).Crafting (精心制作) the Chinese knot is a three-step process, 52 involves tying, tightening and adding. 53 are many different shapes of Chinese knots, offering blessings of happiness, love and good luck. In Chinese, “knot” means reunion (团圆), friendliness, warmth, love, etc. Up to 54 , the art of the Chinese Knot has been used in necklaces, buttons and even hangings 55 cars or mobile phones.Part Ⅲ Reading Comprehension (30 marks)Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage.A☼ He alth, Wellness and the Politics of Food9:00—9:45 a.m. Blue TentPanelists (成员)：Jami Bernard, David Kamp, Marion Nestle and Peter Singer.Hosted by Denise Grady, science writer for The New York Times.How does what we eat not only affect our bodies, but also the world？The food and nutrition experts debate the role that the diet plays in both personal and global health, and present a look at food politics.☼ Sports Writing：For the Love of the Game9:50—10:35 a.m. Blue TentPanelists：Christine Brennan, Ira Rosen, Joe Wallace and Joe Drape.Hosted by William C. Rhoden, sports writer for The New York Times.Whether catching that key moment of victory or defeat, or covering breaking news, sports writers are anything but audience. Listen as some professionals discuss the special experience in reporting of sports news.☼ The Art of the Review11:15—12:00 a.m. Green TentPanelists: John Freeman, Barry Gewen, David Orr, Celia McGee and Jennifer Schuessler.Hosted by Sam Tanenhaus, editor for The New York Times Book Review.How much of an effect does the book review have on book sales？Join this group of critics(评论家) as they discuss the reality of book review and bestseller lists, and how they choose books for review.☼ New York Writers, New York Stories3:00—3:45 p.m. Green TentPanelists: Cindy Adams, Richard Cohen, Ric Klass and Lauren Redniss.Hosted by Clyde Haberman, columnist (专栏作家) for the City Section of The New York Times.Join this inspiring group of New York－centric writers as they talk about why New York is a gold mine of ideas for their work.56. If you are free in the afternoon, you can attend_______.A. The Art of the ReviewB. New York Writers, New York StoriesC. Health, Wellness and the Politics of FoodD. Sports Writing: For the Love of the Game57. If you like sports writing, you will most probably _______.A. go to Blue Tent at 11:15 a.mB. enjoy Jami Bernard’s talkC. listen to Christine BrennanD. attend the Art of the Review58. Sam Tanenhaus is in charge of ______.A. The Art of the ReviewB. Health, Wellness and the Politics of FoodC. New York Writers, New York StoriesD. Sports Writing：For the Love of the Game59. All the four activities above ______.A. are about writingB. will last 45 minutes eachC. can be attended freelyD. will attract many readers60. We can learn from the text that______.A. sports writers are a type of audienceB. the New York Times is popularC. Denise Grady will discuss politicsD. book reviews may affect book salesBPaul, the oracle octopus (神算章鱼), was given a replica (复制品) of the World Cup as a reward for his perfecteight-for-eight record in predicting the results of matches.The two-year-old octopus with possible supernatural powersturned into a worldwide celebrity for accurately predicting theGerman team’s five World Cup wins as well as their two defeats.Paul also tipped Spain to beat Netherlands in the final.“We have had a lot of offers for Paul but he will definitelybe staying with us and returning to his usual job-making children smile,”Sea Life spokeswoman Tanja Munzig in Oberhausen said after presenting Paul with the World Cup replica.There’s no rational(合理的)reasons why Paul always got it right. Bettors around the world made small fortunes based on Paul’s guess, said Graham Sharpe, media relations director at William Hill in London. “I’ve seen a lot of things in my lifetime but this is the first time I’ve ever seen people making their picks basedon what an octopus tells them. We had people coming in saying they didn’t know howto place a bet but heard about this German octopus and wanted to bet with him. It’sfunny. But he kept getting it right.” said Sharpe.Sharpe said that anyone who had placed a 10-pound accumulator bet(累计下注)onPaul’s prediction from the start of the World Cup would have won 3,000pounds($4,500)by the end of the tournament.Paul’s home at Sea Life aquarium(水族馆)in Oberhausen has been crowded withvisitors and media from across Europe. Many networks broadcast his predicting live.Many networks broadcast his picks live. Hundreds were on hand to watch the WorldCup replica lowered into his tank on Monday, 12 July, 2010.61. Paul was rewarded a replica of the Word Cup because he .A. will celebrate his birthday soonB. predicted the results of matchesaccuratelyC. helped beat Netherlands in the finalD. helped many fans earn much money62. If a fan had placed a 200-pound accumulator bet on Paul’s prediction duringthe tournament, he would have won .A. $30,000B. $45,000C. $60,000D. $90,00063. The underlined word “tipped” in the 2nd paragraph probably means .A. orderedB. announcedC. predictedD. helped64. From what Sharpe said we can learn that .A. it’s amazing for Paul to make more exact prediction than peopleB. octopus like Paul may all have the ability to predict exactlyC. it’s common for people to believe in sea life for predictionD. we’d better not bet with animals when we have trouble making our picks65. We can learn from this passage that .A. Paul used to be children’s favourite sea lifeB. it’s useless to bet with the oracle octopusC. Paul was born with the ability to predict World Cup resultsD. Germany will never be beaten if Paul stays with themCMore than 200 scientists have completed a two-year study to identify the mostnatural and undeveloped areas on Earth. Their findings are reported in a new bookcalled Wilderness：Earth’s Last Wild Places. The book describes 37 wilderness areasaround the world. Each has an area greater than 10,000 square kilometers. The study considered only areas where at least 70% of all plants are native.North and South America are home to the largest number of wilderness areas. Thereare 16 such areas, from southern Argentina to Alaska and northern Canada. Africahas 8 wilderness areas, including the thick forests and the grasslands. Australiaand New Guinea (几内亚) share 6 areas. Europe has 3 areas and Asia has 2. The ArabianDesert and Antarctica also are considered wilderness areas.The largest wilderness area is the Boreal Forest (北方森林). It extends for16-million square kilometers south of the Arctic Circle. The Boreal Forest extendsacross Alaska, Canada, northern Europe and Russia. The smallest of the 37 wildernessareas is the Sundarbans. It is the world’s largest tidal mangrove forest (红树林). It covers 10,000 square kilometers of land at the mouth of the Ganges Riverin India and Bangladesh (孟加拉国).The study found that wilderness areas cover about 46% of the Earth’s land surface.However, they are home to less than 2.5% of the world’s population. Nineteen ofthe wilderness areas have only about one person for each square kilometer. Nativepeople usually live in these areas.W ilderness areas help to influence the world’s weather systems and rainfall.They are also home to many plants and animals. Population growth and the spread ofagriculture and mining operations threaten wilderness areas. But just 7% of all suchareas have some form of official protection.66. What does the author think of the wilderness areas around the world in the book?A. PrimitiveB. PermanentC. PreciousD. Perfect67. The writer describes the wilderness areas to show that they _____.A. are worth the public supportB. can attract readers’attentionC. need to be stressed as resources C. are seen on everycontinent68. According to the 4th paragraph, we can draw a conclusion that the 37 wildernessareas are _____.A. desertedB. crowdedC. uncontrolledD.undeveloped69. As the result of the effect on nature, the wilderness areas on Earth should be____.A. thought more of by the governments.B. explored as naturalhabitats very soon.C. further made full use of at present.D. discovered for theiradvantages of nature.70. The purpose of writing this text is to tell us _____of the wildness areas aroundthe world.A. the importanceB. the situationC. the developmentD.the environmentPart Ⅳ Writing (45 marks)Section A (10 marks)Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in the numbered blanks by usingthe information from the passage.Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.The first mobile telephones used a system, or network, called 1G. It was the“first generation” of technology. This allowed one person to call and talk toanother person, but that was all. By the early 1990s, the second generation, or 2Gnetwork, came into use. It allowed talking and sending text messages. By that time,cell phones were much smaller and cost much less.Third-generation mobile phones, known as 3G. Data speed in 3G networks is much quicker. This means users can have high-speed Internet access and enjoy video and CD-quality music on their phones.“Mobile data is not a dream; it ’s not an option but a requirement,” said Len Lauer, head of a US communications company, Sprint PCS, at a 3G conference in Bangkok earlier this month.With 3G, you can forget about text messages telling you yesterday ’s news, a 3G phone can receive video news programs, updated four times a day. Internet access will also be much quicker, making it easier to surf the Web on your phone than on your computer at home.Don ’t worry about getting lost. 3G phones offer map services so you can find a new restaurant just by pressing a few keys on your handset.However, the most impressive part of 3G technology is video calling. With live two-way video communication, you can have face-to-face talks with friends and family on your mobile phone.Within the past two years, the 4G network has come into use. It permits cell phones to work much faster and have much more information. Modern cell phones can even act as small televisions. They can show movies and live sportingevents.As the networks have gotten more complex, the telephones havegotten smaller, lighter and less costly. Many electronics storesin the United States even give away the newest cell phones. Butcustomers must agree to pay to use the network that sends theircalls from one place to another.It is interesting to imagine what the 5G and 6G network cell phones of the future will be able to do.Title 71. _________of mobile telephonesSection B (10 marks)Directions: Read the following passage. Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage.Noah Webster published his first dictionary of the Englishlanguage in 1806, and in 1828 published the first edition of his An American Dictionary of the English Language. The work came out in 1828 in two volumes. It contained 12,000 words from 30,000 to 40,000 definitions (定义) that had not appearedin any earlier dictionary. In 1840 the second edition, corrected and enlarged, came out, in two volumes. He completed the revision (修订) of an appendix (附录) a few days before his death, which occurred in New Haven on the 28th of May 1843.Webster changed the spelling of many words in his dictionaries in an attempt to make them more phonetic(音形一致). Many of the differences between American English and other English variants(变体) evident today originated this way. The modern convention of having only one acceptable and correct spelling for a word is due mostlyto the efforts of Webster, in standardizing spelling. Previous to this, the popular viewpoint on spelling might have best been summed up by Benjamin Franklin who said that he “had no use for a man with but one spelling for a word.”Webster’s dictionary was so popular that “Webster’s” became synonymous (同义的) with dictionary to many Americans. As a result, the Webster’s name lost trademark protection and is now used by many publishers in the titles of their dictionaries. Among these, the Merriam-Webster’s dictionary is considered to bethe most direct example of Noah Webster’s lexicographical (词典编纂的) tradition,the Merriam brothers having purchased the rights to revise the dictionary from Webster’s heirs (继承人) upon his death.81. What was published by Noah Webster in 1828? (No more than 4 words)(2 marks) 82. When did Noah Webster die? (No more than 8 words)(2 marks) 83. Why did Webster change the spelling of many words in his dictionaries? (No more than 7 words)(3 marks) 84. What does the last paragraph mainly talk about？(No more than 5 words)(3 marks) Section C (25 marks)Directions: Write an English composition according to the instructions given below in Chinese.就你读过的一本书，写一篇读后感。
湖南省怀化市高三统一模拟考试 英语(二) Word版含答案
绝密★启用前普通高等学校招生全国统一考试模拟试题英语(二)本试卷由四个部分组成。
其中，第一、二部分和第三部分的第一节为选择题。
第三部分的第二节和第四部分为非选择题。
注意事项：1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2.选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题日的答案标号涂黑。
如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。
不能答在本试卷上，否则无效。
3.考试结束一定时间后，通过扫描二维码查看考题视频讲解。
第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1 .What does the man want to do?A. Borrow a phone.B. Check his email.C. Answer the phone for the woman.2. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. On the bus.B. In the classroom.C. On the playground.3. Who broke the glass?A. Jack.B. David.C. Frank.4. What will the woman do?A. Buy a new computer.B. Have the computer repaired.C. Use another computer.5. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Competitors.B. Coach and sportsman.C. Boss and employee.第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。
英语高考模拟卷-怀化市届高三第二次模拟考试英语试题及答案16
年怀化市高三第二次模拟考试统一检测试卷英语命题:邓全生审题:陈燕玲蔡琼米榆平刘蓉佘长保温馨提示：本试题卷分四个部分，包括听力理解、语言知识运用、阅读和书面表达共10页。
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PartⅠListening Comprehension (30 marks)Section A (22.5 marks)Directions: In this section, you will hear six conversations between two speakers. For each conversation, there are several questions and each question is followed by three choices marked A, B and C. Listen carefully and then choose the best answer for each question.You will hear each conversation TWICE.Example:When will the magazine probably arrive?A. Wednesday.B. Thursday.C. Friday.The answer is B.Conversation 11. What kind of seat does the woman prefer?A. A window seat.B. A back seat.C. A seat in the smoking area.2. How will the woman go to Shanghai？A. By bus.B. By plane.C. By train.Conversation 23. Where are most probably the two speakers?A. In a school canteen.B. In a restaurant.C. In a supermarket.4. What does the man think of fried noodles with pork and greens?A. Expensive.B. Healthy.C. Fatty.Conversation 35. What is the lowest temperature?A. 1℃.B. 2℃.C. 3℃.6. What will they do when another heat wave comes?A. Go out for a picnic.B. Go out to the beach.C. Watch TV at home. Conversation 47. What was the man supposed to do last night?A. Stay at home.B. Go to the cinema.C. Prepare his paper.8. What is the most probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Colleagues.B. Classmates.C. Lovers.9. What was the man doing at a quarter past seven?A. Dating with a girl.B. Staying with Lily.C. Watching a film. Conversation 510. How much does the double room cost in the hotel?A. 400 francs.B. 600 francs.C. 800 francs.11. Why does the man book the rooms on the ground floor?A. They are accessible by wheelchairs.B. These rooms are quieter than other rooms.C. The rooms are close to the conference room.12. When will the man leave the hotel?A. On April 6th.B. On April 3rd.C. On April 1st.Conversation 613. What is the most possible relationship between the speakers?A. Daughter and father.B. Teacher and student.C. Employer and employee.14. What do you know about the woman?A. She is very interested in English.B. She dislikes history.C. She is absent-minded in class.15. Where and when is she going?A. To Canada next October.B. To Canada this October.C. To Britain next October. Section B (7.5 marks)Directions: In this section, you will hear a short passage. Listen carefully and then fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Fill in each blank with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.You will hear the short passage TWICE.Section A (15 marks)Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.21. You _____ have bought the book for me, but thank you all the same.A. shouldn’tB. needn’tC. can’tD. mustn’t22. —Is everybody here?—Not yet.... Look, there _____ the rest of my students!A. comesB. comeC. is comingD. are coming23. It seemed that the boy who you _____ didn’t show any interest in what he was reading at all.A. were made to studyB.made to studyC. made studyD. were making to study24. She hurried to the entrance at which the car _____, and looked forward to seeing her husband.A. would arriveB. has arrivesC. arrivedD. will arrive25. The photo often reminds me of the scene _____ we were kept reading and writing afterschool.A. on whichB. whereC. whichD. why26. It makes Mother angry that her son always resists ______ what to and not to do.A. tellingB. to tellC. to be toldD. being told27. I _____ to go to see my former class teacher, but it was raining cats and dogs that night.A. have intendedB. had intendedC. will intendD. was intended28. It was not until 1978_____ set free from the prison.A. that the old professor wasB. did the old professorC. was the old professorD. that was the old professor29. The safety belt saved the boy; otherwise, he _____ in the accident.A. would be killedB. was killedC. had been killedD. would have been killed30. When I woke up, I found myself lying in ____ was called Red Star Hospital.A. a hospitalB. whichC. whatD. where31. —Excuse me, could you spare me some time?—Sorry, I ______ a lecture in the hall in a few minutes.A. have givenB. will have givenC. am givingD. will be giving32. Our school, _____ in 1943, will celebrate its 70th anniversary this year.A. foundedB. foundingC. to be foundedD. was founded33. —You don’t seem to be quite yourself today. What’s wrong?—Oh, I’m suffering from a cold. Nothing serious, _____.A. yetB. thoughC. indeedD. anyway34. I found my new school quite different from _____ I had studied in before.A. oneB. thatC. the oneD. it35. “My boy, do remember to leave things _____ you can find them again.A. whereB. whenC. thenD. thereSection B (18 marks)Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.As a young girl growing up in rural Alabama, I never understood why my mom spent so much time baking. And she always made my brother and me 36 her.A whole day every other week was devoted to making bread. Italways made our small arms tired.Despite our best efforts, the flour dust always went everywhere.I 37 to be outside with my playmates, and never 38 mymom’s desire for quality family time with her children, at leastwhen it came to spending it in the 39 . Years have gone by, andI have become a mother myself. I prefer to leave most of the cooking to my husband and he loves it. He’s quite 40 at doing it, too.On one occasion my husband was 41 dinner, and I was at the kitchen table going through the day’s mail when our little son, Cody, asked if he could help 42 . My husband said yes, and I sat there amused, watching them.“What are you doing?” I asked.“Helping dad cook.” he replied with a big 43 on his face. I thought back to those 44 when my mom asked me to help her bake bread, and I was 45 , but obeyed. Perhaps she was trying to create something more than just fresh bread—maybe a few lasting 46 .As I watched Cody do it with all his attention, I realized that he had 47 a lasting moment for me, a moment filled with a deep sense of family. I wanted to hold the moment and make it longer, and appreciate the memories my mom had given me years ago in her kitchen.36.A.copy B. help C.notice D.admire37.A.improved B.encouraged C.longed D.blamed38. A.wondered B. appreciated C. judged D. challenged39.A.kitchen B. restaurant C. bedroom D. school40.A.unhappy B.weak C.astonished D.skilled41.A.preparing B.choosing C.making D.having42.A.play B.work C.cook D.make43.A. get up tear B. surprise C. smile D. mark44.A. dreams B.times C. mysteries D.accidents45.A. excited B.regretful C. confident DD. unwilling46.A. memories B.choices C.opportunities D.goals47.A. continued B.created C.failed D.servedSection C (12 marks)Directions: Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the context.A youth went to visit a sage (智者) in a mountain 48 the wisdom of life.“Could you please tell me what is the most important day in our lives? Is it the day we die or the day we were born, 49 the day our career takes off?” the youth asked.“50 of those. The most important day in our lives is today.”The sage replied immediately.“Is 51 because of my visit?” the youth asked in surprise.“Even if nobody visited me today, today would still be important. No matter how memorable yesterday is, it has gone by like 52 ship sinking into the sea, no matter how brilliant tomorrow may be, it is not yet to come; but 53 simple today is, it is under your control.”Inspired, the youth nodded and went away.Today is the only wealth we have. 54 , what we should do now is to forget yesterday and tomorrow, and quickly grasp 55 !Part ⅢReading Comprehension (30 marks)Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage.A"Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will neverhurt me."You probably heard those lines in grammar school, butdo you really agree that harsh (严厉的) or negative words donot harm us? Words have power. Surely we all have had our feelings hurt by something someone said.We may not say words to hurt others, but the way we interpret (解释) them and how we say them may cause great harm. Here’s an ex ample:An ancient king dreamed all his teeth had fallen out. He sent for a wise man to explain his dream to him: the dream means that all your relatives will die and you will be left alone!The king was very angry and threw the interpreter into prison. He then sent for another interpreter who said, "Congratulations! King! You will live many more years. In fact, you will survive all your relatives. Long Live the King!"Both interpreters gave the same interpretation, but there was a huge difference in the way they said it.Our speech must be understood by those who hear our words, but the way we say things and the intention behind them have as much power as the words themselves. Words can cause anger or appreciation. Which would you rather receive?People who say harsh and negative things may not mean to harm, but have you ever known anyone who is a naysayer? They often look at the dark sides of things. They always see the glass as half empty rather than half full. How do you feel when you are around this type of person? Remember words have power. Use them wisely.56. The author mentions the story of the ancient king to show that _____.A. one dream sometimes has different explanationsB. good words can bring good luck to peopleC. people should be careful when talking to a kingD. different ways of saying things have different effects57. The underlined word "naysayer" in the last paragraph refers to a person who always _____.A. has a negative attitudeB. likes to be praisedC. talks bigD. likes to repeat what others say58. According to the text, how can people understand each other better?A. By sharing different life experiences.B. By accepting different habits.C. By properly using words.D. By recognizing different values.59. The author wrote the last paragraph to ______.A. show how the dark sides of things affect peopleB. advise people to see and say things positivelyC. show how harsh and negative words hurt peopleD. advise people to stay away from negative people60. The passage mainly talks about ______.A. the power of wordsB. the cruelty of the kingC. how to understand othersD. how to build good relationshipsBPupils remember more and behave better when 3D images are used in lessons, research suggests. They are quicker to learn and absorb new concepts, anddisplay higher levels of concentration.Professor Anne Bamford, of the University of the Arts, London,studied the effectiveness of 3D content in 15 schools across sevencountries, including the UK. Pupils in 3D classes could remember morethan those in the 2D classes after four weeks, improving test scores byan average 17 percent compared with eight percent for 2D lessons. Theygave more detailed answers to the tasks and were more likely to think in 3D, using hand gestures and mime (模仿动作) to answer the test questions successfully.The teachers commented that the pupils in the 3D groups had deeperunderstanding, increased attention span, more motivation and higherengagement in the lessons.Children are used to 3D with the rise of computer games that use the technology—90 percent of those in the study had seen a 3D film. Schoolswould need 3D-enabled projectors（投影仪）, laptops with good picturecapabilities, 3D software and glasses for children to introduce animations (动作)into classrooms.But Danny Nicholson, an educationist, said the technology would be impractical to use in schools and could be too expensive. He said,“While I think the idea of 3D technology is very interesting, I worry that 3D is a bit of an expensive gimmick (小玩意儿). There are a few cases where a true 3D image might help, but most of the time, good 2D models that can be moved , would be just so effective.”In Colorado, the US, one school district is already in the process of having 1,000 3D projectors fixed in classrooms. And the University of Caledonia, which carries out scientific research into the Lake Tabon Basin, has used 3D presentations with Grade Six pupils. Those who watched the 3D presentations were more engaged and reported a general increase in their interest in science compared with students who watched the 2D version.61. Teachers think pupils in 3D classes .A. are naughtier than those in 2D classesB. have less motivationC. find it hard to concentrateD. have deeper understanding62. Danny Nicholson tends to think that .A. many pupils prefer 2D modelsB. 3D is a bit expensive for some schoolsC. true 3D images would not help in classesD. 3D technology has a bright future in classes63. What can we learn from the last paragraph?A. 3D classes will soon be given in one school district in Colorado.B. Teachers will use the 3D technology through specific training.C. Many pupils are now more interested in science than before.D. 3D technology will replace 2D models in the future.64. What is the text mainly about?A. 2D models are always more effective than 3D images.B. The differences between 3D and 2D images.C. How schools can make full use of 3D technology.D. Pupils behave better when 3D images are used in classes.65. Where is the text most probably taken from?A. A history book.B. A news story.C. A science magazine.D. A school report.COne is never too old to learn. Life learning (sometimes called un-schooling or self-directed learni ng) is one of those concepts that are almost easier to explain by saying what it isn’t than what it is. And that’s probably because our own schooled backgrounds have convinced us that learning happens only in a fine building on certain days, between certain hours, and managed by a specially trained professional.Within that schooling framestudy, no matter how hard teachers try and no matter how good their textbooks, many bright students get bored, many slower students struggle and give up or lose their self-respect, and most of them reach the end of the process unprepared to enter into society. They have memorized a certain body of knowledge long enough to rush back the information on tests, but they haven’t really learnt much, at least of the official curriculum.Life learners, on the other hand, know that learning is not difficult, that people learn things quite easily if they’re not compelled and forced, if they see a need to learn something, and if they are trusted and respected enough to learn it on their own timetable, at their own speed, in their own way—no matter what age and no matter whether we’re at school or at home.Life learning is independent of time, location or the presence of teacher. It does not require mom or dad to teach, or kids to work in workbooks at the table from 9 to noon. Life learning is learner-driven. It involves living and learning—in and from the real world. It is about exploring, questioning, experimenting, making messes, taking risks without fear of making mistakes, being laughed at and trying again.Furthermore, life learning is about trusting kids to learn what they need to know and about helping them to learn and grow in their own ways. It is about providing positive experiences that enable children to understand the world and their culture and to interact with it.66. It is implied in the text that it is hard to ______.A. tell the nature of life learningB. carry life learning throughC. learn without going to schoolD. find a specially trained teacher67. According to the author, the schooling framestudy often ______.A. produces slow students with poor memoriesB. ignores some parts of the official curriculumC. fails to provide enough knowledge about lifeD. gives little care to the quality of teaching materials68. Life learners recognize that learning will not be difficult if they are ______.A. able to respect other peopleB. careful to make a time tableC. clear about why to learnD. cautious about any mistakes69. According to the author, life learning ______.A. could prevent one from running risksB. teaches a kid how to avoid being laughed atC. makes a kid independent of his parentsD. could be a road full of trials and errors70. Through life learning, children ______.A. will grow without the assistance from parentsB. will be seperated from the negative side of societyC. will be driven to learn necessary life knowledgeD. will learn to communicate with the real societyPart Ⅳ Writing (45 marks)Section A (10 marks)Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in the numberedblanks by using the information fromthe passage.Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.Babies, especially newborns, have the smoothest and most sensitive skin, and react to almost everything that touches them. This is why we have to be sure that whatever they come into contact with doesn’t have any bad effect on their skin.Organic (有机的) newborn clothes are gaining popularity these daysfor being made from organic, non-synthetic (合成的) materials producedwithout pesticides (农药) or fertilizers（化肥）.Organic clothes are produced from organically-grown cotton onfields. We want only what is best for our babies, and organic clothes fornewborns can help protect them from being exposed to the poisonoussubstances sometimes present in the clothes we normally wear. We don’twant our babies to get rashes (皮疹) just because we weren’t wiseenough when buying their clothes!What else do they offer? They wash more easily than ordinary clothes, giving better value for money in the long run. Ordinary clothes cost less, but the material they are made from is subject to frequent wear and tear even before it is made into clothes. In the long run, then, organic clothes are not only better for your child, but also more cost-effective, and remain fresh and in good repair after many years of use.You may think that organic clothes must be dull and lifeless; nothing could be further from the truth. Modern techniques enable these clothes to be designed in attractive and brilliant colors with adorable patterns. Your clothes are not only safe, but beautiful as well!In short, organic clothes are definitely an option to keep in mind when you’re shopping for that soon-to-arrive member of your family.Why Choose 71 for NewbornsBabies have skin that is extremely 72 to what touches it.The reasons for their 73 :★They are made from organic, non-synthetic materials produced without 74 .★They are much healthier than the ordinary options.The 75 of organic clothes:★They keep babies away from the 76 in the clothes.★They are 77 than common clothes.★They can stand extensive wear and tear.★They aren’t 78 but cute and will never be out of fashion.★They are designed in 79 colors with adorable patterns.★They are both 80 .Section B (10 marks)Directions: Read the following passage. Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage.Gao Xiaosong was born with a silver spoon in his mouth. His grandfather was headmaster of the famous Tsinghua University. His wife’s father graduated from the Imperial College London and founded Shenzhen University. He basically grew up on Tsinghua's campus, and studied in the top schools in China, before he, unsurprisingly, entered Tsinghua's electronic engineering department, one of the school's best majors.He wrote On the Same Page as You are at age 24. Almost overnight, every young person knew the song by heart. That tune and his later works made him a household name in the country. He later became a judge on the hot variety show (综艺节目) China's Got Talent.Everything has gone right for him aside from one major bump in the road—he was arrested for drunken driving in 2011, after he left the first press conference for his film, My Kingdom."For me, the six months was not only a result of the trial but also anatonement,（赎罪）" he says. "Six months is like a leaf falling fromthe tree of life—no big deal. I was a spoiled person in many waysbefore 40. So, maybe it was an opportunity to pay for my wildnessand arrogance(傲慢) in my youth." The hardest thing for him inprison wasn't sleeping between a thief and a bad man but missing his daughter's development from ages 3.5–4.Gao has become even busier after getting out of prison for drunken driving. A tour concert of his songs is going around the country, while Morning Talk airs weekly. He is searching for new vocal talent for a music company, and his next film is in progress. But he knows clearly what he wants from life—he plans to focus on music until he turns 60, after which he'll focus on writing and film directing. "You can never write pop music at 60," he says. "I don't complain about that. But you can always write a good book or direct a good film, no matter how old you are."81. What caused him to become well-known to every family in China?(No more than 7 words) (3 marks) ___________________________________________________82. What did he find it the most difficult to do when he was in prison?(No more than 11 words) (2 marks) ___________________________________________________83. When is he going to devote himself to writing and directing films ？(No more than 7 words) (2 marks) ___________________________________________________84. What words can be used to describe Mr. Gao’s character before he was forty?(No more than 6 words) (3 marks) ___________________________________________________Section C (25 marks)Directions: Write an English composition according to the instructions given below in Chinese.假设你是张华，是某中学的高三寄宿生。
高中英语真题-2015年第二次模拟考试英语试卷
高中英语真题:2015年第二次模拟考试英语试卷本试卷分为第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。
第I卷1至9页，第II卷10至11页。
考试结束，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第I卷第一部分听力(共三节，满分30分)第一节(共5小题，每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试题的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt?A. ￡19.15.B. ￡9.18.C. ￡9.15.1. How does the man plan to find a used car?A. Through an advertisement.B. On the Internet.C. Througha car dealer.2. What is the woman going to do?A. Go home first.B. Give the man a lift.C. Go shopping with t he man.3.What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. A book.B. A bookstore.C. A writer.4. What season is it now?A. Spring.B. Autumn.C. Winter.5. What present has the man bought?A. A pair of gloves.B. Some flowers.C. A book.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
英语高考模拟卷-怀化市2015高三一模考试英语试题及答案
湖南省怀化市2015届高三一模考试英语试卷一、单选题（共15小题）1．Mom, could you lend me a few dollars until I _____ on Monday?A．get paid B．got paidC．will get paid D．had got paid2．There are as many as five student clubs in our school．You can join _____ interests you most．A．whatever B．whicheverC．whenever D．wherever3．If you have your kid _____ so badly, he may not get along well with others．A．to behave B．behavesC．Behaving D．behaved4．Though the number of Japanese army was _____ that of our Eighth Route Army, they lost the battle in that mountainous village．A．as large twice as B．twice as large asC．large as twice as D．as twice large as5．Tom was sorry to learn that his grandfather _____ for half an hour when he got to the hospital．A．had died B．had been deadC．Died D．has been dead6．—I’ve never seen you so rude!—I _____ something I shouldn’t have, but I didn’t mean that．A．have said B．had saidC．did say D．was saying7．Little did the teacher imagine that a student good at maths _____ have failed in the exam．A．might B．should C．need D．would8．Almost every teenager will experience a period in their life _____ they aren’t content with their parents．A．when B．where C．that D．which9．_____ in charge of two classes made Mrs．Li, head of Senior Grade 3, extremely tired．A．Leaving B．Left C．Being left D．Having left 10．Some hard-working students always keep a torch in their dormitories _____ there is a power failure．A．if B．unlessC．so that D．in case11．More than one doctor _____ involved in the rescue that took place after the earthquake．A．was B．is C．were D．are12．With the exam ______ in ten minutes, they were asked to hand in their mobile phones．A．taken place B．taking placeC．having taken place D．to take place13．The class teacher was anxious to hear one of his top students _____ because of family move．A．will leave B．is leavingC．was leaving D．has left14．I _____ through the hard time but for my teacher’s generous and timely help．A．couldn’t have gone B．could goC．mustn’t have gone D．hadn’t gone15．You are hardworking and surely most of you _____ a college admission notice by the end of September this year．A．will receive B．will be receivingC．will be received D．will have received二、完形填空（共1小题）16.完形填空Leaving for work one morning, I noticed that my newspaper hadn’t been delivered yet．Since I always took it to work, it 1 me that I would have to stop at the store and pick one up．I was already running late, but figured I could make it if I hurried．It was putting me in a 2 mood．As I pulled into the parking lot of the 3 to get a newspaper, I noticed a young man in a wheelchair who seemed to be 4 with his wheelchair．“I’m sure he’s all right”, I thought, “or if he’s not, someone else will help him．”5 by the customers and cars that were passing him by, I guessed they were thinking the6 thing．I got out and walked over to see what the7 was．“Is there anything I can do?”I asked．I noticed he wasn’t able to 8 , and was still struggling with the wheelchair．I 9 at the wheelchair and noticed that the clamp(夹锁) holding the electronic keyboard and chair controls had 10 loosened, causing the equipment to slip down, out of his reach．I pulled it back into 11 ．His hand pulled over to the keyboard and he hit a single key．An electronic voice said, “Thank you．”I felt a wave of gratitude come over me．I was truly blessed to have the physical12 that allowed me to live a normal life．The young man helped me gain a new way of thinking in life．1．A．annoyed B．ignored C．permitted D．avoided 2．A．guilty B．curios C．bad D．good 3．A．office B．store C．library D．station 4．A．comparing B．living C．struggling D．playing 5．A．Judging B．Waiting C．Attracted D．Interrupted 6．A．particular B．happy C．same D．strange 7．A．accident B．trouble C．comment D．surprise 8．A．share B．deliver C．move D．speak 9．A．look up B．look down C．come down D．hold up 10．A．gradually B．luckily C．suddenly D．obviously 11．A．space B．form C．place D．shape 12．A．gratitude B．attitude C．manner D．ability三、阅读理解（共6小题）17.阅读填空I have found that spreading kindness is not always about 1 you do for someone, but it can also be what you say．One day I was standing in line at the gas station．Ahead of me were 2 other people．3 of them had a smile on their face and they all seemed to be in a hurry ．After the cold ,snowy winter, we were having a warm, sunny day．I wanted to cheer them up, so I spokeup and said, “I don’ t know 4 one of you ordered this fantastic day for us, but l want to say I really appreciate 5 and thank you ．”After that, the five of us smiled 6 we started talking to each other．What I had said made 7 big difference to everyone’s day．You can see that it is much easier to spread kindness 8 words．18.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。
英语高考模拟卷-怀化市2015年高三第二次模拟考试英语试题及答案
湖南省怀化市2015年高三第二次模拟考试英语试题命题:刘蓉审题: 邓全生张兰英吴岚陈燕玲温馨提示：本试题卷分四个部分，包括听力理解、语言知识运用、阅读和书面表达共10页。
时量120分钟。
满分150分。
PartⅠListening Comprehension (30 marks)Section A (22.5 marks)Directions: In this section, you will hear six conversations between two speakers. For each conversation, there are several questions and each question is followed by three choices marked A, B and C. Listen carefully and then choose the best answer for each question.You will hear each conversation TWICE.Example:When will the magazine probably arrive?A. Wednesday.B. Thursday.C. Friday.The answer is B.Conversation 11. Why won’t the woman take psychology?A. The professor is not good.B. She has taken it before.C. She is not interested in it.2. What does the man plan to do this term?A. To do part-time work.B. To take many courses.C. To work as a journalist. Conversation 23. What did the woman think of Jack at first?A. He was not a good choice.B. He was suitable for the job.C. He knew much about sales.4. What made Calvin think that Jack was dishonest?A. His knowledge of IT.B. His story of working experience.C. His grades on the CV.Conversation 35. Who lost the semi-final of the World Snooker Championships?A. Judd Trump.B. Mark Selby.C. Ding Junhui.6. Where does Judd Trump come from?A. England.B. China.C. America. Conversation 47. What might the woman be?A. A reporter.B. A waitress.C. A teacher.8. What was the man doing when the fire broke out?A. Sleeping.B. Discussing something.C. Watching TV.9. How did the man escape from the fire successfully?A. By climbing down from the outside.B. By taking the lift.C. By running down the stairs.Conversation 510. What’s the possible relationship between the speakers?A. Friends.B. Strangers.C. Classmates.11. What’s the usual weather like for March in New York?A. Cool.B. Dry.C. Very hot.12. How often should the bus come?A. Every 20 minutes.B. Every 15 minutes.C. Every 30 minutes. Conversation 613. Why does the man choose the evening train?A. It’s cheap.B. It’s fast.C. It’s time-saving.14.Which train did the man take?A. D818.B. D808.C. D801.15. How much did the man pay in all?A. 1000 yuan.B. 960 yuan.C. 986 yuan.Section B (7.5 marks)Directions: In this section, you will hear a short passage. Listen carefully and then fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Fill in each blank with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS. You will hear the short passage TWICE.Part ⅡLanguage Knowledge (45 marks)Section A (15 marks)Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B,C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.21.Modern Chinese technology _____ good progress in the last decade.A. has madeB. had madeC. makesD. made22. Most Americans prefer private schools, _____, they believe, offer better education.A. thatB. whereC. whenD. which23. The electronic dictionary that I got _____ the other day cost me much money.A. repairedB. repairingC. to repairD. to be repaired24. The boss left the meeting room angrily, _____ he was strongly against the plan.A. to meanB. meaningC. meanD.meant25. Chinese people are hopeful for _____ 2015 will bring for their families and the country.A. howB. whichC.whatD. that26. Look ! A national basketball match _____ live on TV.A. is broadcastingB. has broadcastC. is being broadcastD. was broadcast27. There is nothing wrong with surfing the Internet _____ it doesn’t keep you from doingsomething important.A. untilB. unlessC. thoughD. if28. We are looking for a teacher, especially _____ with patience and imagination.A. itB. oneC. thatD. the one29. Was it _____ the conference of APEC that made Shanghai the focus of the world?A. holdingB. to holdC. having been heldD. held30. It is suggested that children _____ to school at seven years old.A. sendB. should sendC. will be sentD.be sent31. The New York Times _____ widely accepted in America.A. hasB. isC. areD. have32. Nowhere else in the world ______ cheaper Prada handbags than in Paris.A. a tourist can findB. can a tourist findC. a tourist will findD. had a tourist found33. —I don’t think you have seen the new film Cinderella.—But I_____ it last night.A. will seeB. seeC. sawD. have seen34. Everyone in the city is sure to benefit from the new shopping mall _____ next year.A. to be completedB. having completedC. completedD. completing35. I told Lily how to get here, but perhaps I _____ it out for her.A. must have writtenB. should writeC. had to writeD. ought to have writtenSection B (18 marks)Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.A few weeks ago, I was taking a quiet 36 in my backyard. When I came to the maple tree, I saw a baby bird 37 on the grass. Looking up, I saw the nest high in the branches. The baby had fallen from the tall tree and I was sure it was dead. 38 it moved when I reached down to pick it up. Its bald head was moving slightly from side to side 39 its mother.Amazed, I knew what I should do next. I got a 40 from my basement and placed it against the tree. It was then that I heard a sound “miaow”. Looking through the leaves, I saw the culprit (肇事者), a neighborhood cat. He must have shaken the bird out of the 41 and gotten himself trapped up in the tree as well. Climbing up through the branches, I 42 him, gave him a scolding and dropped him softly to the ground. Then I gently picked up the baby bird and slowlyreached my arm out as 43 as I could to place it in the nest.In the following weeks I have looked up the nest several times, but have only been able to see the mother bird. I may never know whether the baby that I 44 remains alive or not, but trying is 45 . Sometimes we don’t get to know if our efforts have 46 a difference or not. Sometimes we have to just hold the belief and do good to others. Sometimes love has to be its own 47 .36. A. walk B. rest C. sleep D. hike37. A. running B. lying C. flying D. jumping38. A. Slowly B. Immediately C. Suddenly D. Finally39. A. looking out B. looking at C. looking for D. looking into40. A. ladder B. chair C. torch D. cage41. A. hole B. backyard C. branches D. nest42. A. guided B. seized C. protected D. blamed43. A. thick B. shallow C. deep D. far44. A. saved B. controlled C. changed D. held45. A. simple B. enough C. quick D. obvious46. A. told B. formed C. settled D. made47. A. source B. respect C. reward D. reactionSection C (12 marks)Directions: Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the context.In the future, air travel could be 48 expensive, thanks to a new aircraft design which plans to seat passengers facing each other in rows.The design is intended 49 save space and money. Howard Guy, director of the UK company Design Q, said the design could see a 50 percent increase in 50 number of passengers and a 30 percent reduced cost of a seat. 51 , he did admit that the seats would not be comfortable as traditional ones. Another drawback to the seating design is 52 food carts would not be able to pass down the plane 53 the aisles(走廊) are too narrow.Some travelers have doubts about the new seating, while 54 support the idea. “Soldiers are used to traveling in that way 55 have a positive reaction to the idea,” Guy said.Part ⅢReading Comprehension (30 marks)Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage.AChildren love to play and laugh throughout their days at school or at home. Finding the time to laugh with your children may be the best thing you can do for the relationship. Encourage your children to develop a good humor by laughing at the jokes they make up on the spot. This will help them grow confident and build their self-esteem. If you do not get the joke, you can ask why they think the joke is funny.Honest feedback will help your children develop funnier jokes. You can take them to your local library and have them pick up a few joke books. Then you can head back home or out to the park and read it together for a good laugh. You can take turns reading jokes to each other from the book or make up a few yourselves. But if they make a joke at the expense of another person, you may want to discuss the difference between making fun of yourself and making fun of others. In turn try not to make jokes at your children’s expense, you need to set an example that they can follow.Learning to laugh at oneself is a great quality to attain. You can set an example by laughing at your own mistakes. This is a great way to help reduce your own stress as well as your children’s. Laughing may make the situation seem lighter and easier to work through. By doing this your children will be better prepared to handle any difficulties.Most importantly laughing will bring you closer together as a family. You can have your family find different ways to laugh. You can play games. You can start a staring contest, arm wrestling contest, thumb wars contest and have a prize for the winners. You can all watch your best funny movies and act out the best parts together after the movies done. You could hold acontest to see who can make the other members of the family laugh more by doing something funny. Kids will be able to enjoy the good time they had with their parents. The family that laughs together stays together!56. If you often play and laugh with your children, you can .A. develop a good humorB. become proud and confidentC. make up some funny jokesD. get along well with each other57. The underlined word“them” refers to .A. funny jokesB. interesting booksC. your childrenD. the family58. We can infer that when your children make mistakes you should .A. teach them to laugh at the mistakesB. blame them seriouslyC. punish them at onceD. tell them to do better in future59. The author advises in Para.4 that people make their family members laugh by .A. having a partyB. having some kinds of contestsC. doing some houseworkD. reading joke books60. What can be the best title for the text?A. The More You laugh, the Better You’ll BeB. Laughing Every Day Is SimpleC. How to Laugh in Everyday LifeD. Laughter Is Good for Your FamilyBDanish scientists studied more than 1,000 healthy joggers and non-joggers over a 12-year period. Those who jogged at a steady pace for less than two and a half hours a week were least likely to die in this time. But those who ran more than four hours a week or did no exercise had the highest death rates.Analysing questionnaires filled out by all the people in the study, scientists concluded the ideal pace was about 8km/h and that it was best to jog no more than three times a week or for 2.5hours in total. People who jogged more closely—particularly those who jogged more than three times a week or at a pace of more than11km/h—were as likely to die as those who did no exercise.Researcher Jacob Louis Marott, from the Frederiksberg Hospital in Copenhagen, said: "You don't actually have to do that much to have a good impact on your health.”"And perhaps you shouldn't actually do too much. No exercise recommendations across the world mention an upper limit for safe exercise, but perhaps there is one."Scientists are not yet sure what is behind this trend —but they say changes to the heart during extreme exercise could contribute. In their report, they suggest: "Long-term strenuous exercise may change pathological (病理的) structure of the heart and arteries (动脉)."Maureen Talbot, senior cardiac nurse at the British Heart Foundation, said: "This study shows that you don't have to run marathons to keep your heart healthy.""Light and moderate jogging was found to be more beneficial than being inactive or undertaking strenuous jogging, possibly adding years to your life.""National guidelines recommend we do 140 minutes of moderate-intensity activity a week.""If it may sound like a lot for you, brisk walking (快走)is also a good exercise. And if you’re bit of a couch potato, this is a good place to start.61. From paragraph one, we could know ______.A. the study took 10 yearsB. more than 1000 joggers took part in the studyC. people with no exercise had the highest death ratesD. joggers and non-joggers are likely to die62. How should we jog properly from the study?A. Jog at a pace of about 8km/h no more than three times a week.B. Jog at a pace of about 11km/h for 2.5 hours in total in a week.C. Jog at a pace of about 11km/h more than three times a week.D. Jog at a pace of about 8km/h for 2.5 hours a day.63. The underlined word “strenuous” means ______.A. lightB. strongC. enoughD. frequent64. According to the passage, which of the following is Not True?A. There isn’t an upper limit for safe exercise across the world now.B. Running marathons helps keep your heart healthy.C. Light and moderate jogging may help people live longer.D. The moderate-intensity activity time in a week could be about 140 minutes.65. What is the main idea of the passage?A. Jogging everyday is good to health.B. Brisk walking is better than jogging.C. Jogging is not a good activity for people who suffer heart diseases.D. Jogging too much is no better than doing no exercise.CIn Silicon Valley, it's never too early to become an entrepreneur. Just ask 13-year-old David Moore. The eighth-grader has launched a company last October to develop low-cost machines to print Braille (布莱叶盲文). David built a Braille printer with a Lego Mindstorms EV3 kit as a school science fair project last year after he asked his parents a simple question: How do blind people read? "Google it," they told him. David then did some online research and was shocked to learn that Braille printers cost at least $2,000 —too expensive for most blind readers."I just thought that price should not be there. I know that there is a simpler way to do this," said David, who demonstrated how his printer works at the kitchen table where he spent many late nights building it. David wants to improve the “Braigo”—a name that combines Braille and Lego—and develop a desktop Braille printer that costs around $350 and weighs just a few pounds, compared with current models that can weigh more than 20 pounds. "My end goal would probably be having most of the blind people ... using my Braille printer," said David, who lives in the Silicon Valley suburb of Santa Clara, just minutes away from Intel headquarters.After the Braigo won numerous awards and enthusiastic support from the blind community, David started Braigo Labs last summer with an initial $35,000 investment from his dad. "We asparents started to get involved more, thinking that he's on to something and this new way process has to continue," said his father, Matthew Moore, an engineer who works for Intel.Intel officials were so impressed with David's printer that in November they invested an undisclosed sum in his start-up. They believe he's the youngest entrepreneur to receive venture capital money invested in exchange for a financial stake in the company. "He's solving a real problem, and he wants to go off and challenge an existing industry," said Edward Ross, director of Inventor Platforms at Intel. Now the company is using the money to hire professional engineers and advisers to help design and build Braille printers based on David’s ideas. It aims to have a prototype (样机) ready for blind organizations to test this summer and have a Braigo printer on the market later this year.66. Which of the followings is Not the description of Braigo?A. The name "Braigo" comes from Braille and Lego.B. The blind are in favor of the new type of printer.C. It costs less money and weighs just a few pounds.D. David planned to improve Braigo and make it lighter but easier to use.67. Which of the following words can best describe David’s personalities?A. Adventurous and enthusiastic.B. Trustworthy and active.C. Childish and outgoing.D. Creative and independent.68. Which of the following is the correct order?①. Intel officials invested money in David’s start-up.②. David launched a company.③. David got an initial $35,000 investment from his dad.④. David created a new Braille printer model called Braigo.⑤. Braigo Labs hired professional engineers and advisers to help design and build BraillePrinters.A. ④③②①⑤B. ④②⑤①③C. ③⑤④②①D. ②①④⑤③69. What can we learn from Paragraph 4?A. Intel didn’t announce the amount of money it invested.B. No one else has ever received venture capital from Intel.C. Intel purchased David’s ideas to design and build Braille printers.D. Braigo printers have been on the market and proved a great success.70. The passage is most probably taken from .A. a sports sectionB. a science sectionC. a culture sectionD. an entertainment sectionPart ⅣWriting (45 marks)Section A (10 marks)Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in the numbered blanks by using the information fromthe passage.Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.The festival season is on us again and like every year, we work hard in terms of cleaning, cooking, shopping, and so on for the season. With it, it also brings a lack of sleep. This could be because you are feeling overworked and stressed out.We should always sleep for at least 6–8 hours but a recent survey has shown that more women than men do not get enough sleep and at times some women are functioning on less than five hours of sleep a day.Often, some choose sleeping tablets to aid their sleep. If you are going through an extreme period of stress or pain, your doctor may subscribe to you some sleeping tablets. However, they should be taken with care, as the body takes just two weeks to adjust to them and they are not as effective. Then there is a problem that they are dependent on sleeping tablets. So you can try the healthier alternatives listed below to deal with the sleeping problem.Use the bedroom to sleep—not as an extension of your office or entertainment center. Keep the TV switched off.Relax before going to bed. Drinking some milk and listening to music will be beneficial.Have a hot shower and keep the room cool. Often a temperature change can cause sleep.Don’t do anything which may raise anxiety levels just before bed. It takes your mind a long time to get calm after anxiety.Try to get to bed at the same time every day for a week, and wake up at the same time every day for a week. Once you get used to the routine, sleep will become a natural experience.So these are alternative ways of helping you to relax before bed. Try some or a combination of the above tips to experiment what suits you most.Title: How to deal with71. ______Section B (10 marks)Directions: Read the following passage. Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage. Section C (10 points)What I remember most about visiting my boyfriend’s parents is the loud tick of the clock in the dinner room as we silently ate our meal. With so little conversation I was quick to regard his family as cold. When we got into the car to go home, his father suddenly appeared. Carefully, he began to wash the car’s windscreen. I could feel he was a caring man through the glass.I learned another lesson about the ways of showing love. My father often telephoned me early in the morning. “Buy Printer. It’s a good sharp price,” he might say when I answered the phone. No pleasant greeting or inquiry about my life, just financial instructions. We often quarreled about it. But one day, I thought about my father’s success in business and realized that his concern for my financial security lay behind his short morning calls. The next time he called and told me to buy a stock, I thanked him.When my social style conflicted with that of my friends, I often felt disappointed. For example, I always returned phone calls without delay and regularly contacted with my friends. I expected the same from them. I had one friend called Ailsa who rarely called, answering my messages with short e-mails. I rushed to that judgment: She wasn’t a good friend! My anger grew as the holidays approached. But then she came to a gathering I hosted and handed me a beautiful dress I had fallen in love with when we did some window-shopping the previous month. I was shocked at her thoughtfulness. Clearly I needed to change my expectation of friends.81.What did the author hear when eating meal with her boyfriend’s parents?(No more than 11 words) (2 marks)82. Why did the author’s father often give her morning calls? (No more than 9 words) (2 marks)83. How did Ailsa change the author’s judgment about herself?(No more than 8 words) (3 marks)84. What’s the passage mainly about? (No more than 9 words) (3marks)Section C (25 marks)Directions: Write an English composition according to the instructions given below in Chinese.请阐述一件2015年你最期待的事情，谈谈你期待的原因及你在2015年的打算。
【原创】2015年湖南省学业水平测试模拟试题---英语(4-2)
原创★绝密2015年湖南省高中学业水平测试（4-2）英语科 试题命题：tangzhixin 考试范围：高一、高二所学内容本试题卷分听力和笔试两部分，共页。
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21. Do you have anything is important to tell me? A. which B. that C. / D. it 22. China isn't the country _________ she used to be 50 years ago. A. that B. which C. what D. since23. The factory produces half a million pairs of shoes every year, _________ are sold abroad. A. 80% of them B. 80% of that C. 80% of the shoes D. 80% of which24. The place ________ the bridge is supposed to be built should be _________ the cross-river traffic is the heaviest.A. which, whereB. at which, whichC. at which, whereD. which, in which25. I shall never forget the day ________ Liu Xiang won the gold medal, _________ has a great effect on my life.A. when; whichB. that; whichC. which; thatD. when; that 26. His health requires that he ________ to bed early. A. go B. goes C. went D. going 27. I regret _________ you that you can't ________ the game. A. telling; join B. to tell; take part in C. to tell; attend D. telling; participate in 28. __________ and happy, Tony stood up and accepted the prize. A. Surprising B. Being surprised C. Surprised D. To be surprised 29. Ten people died in the car accident, two children _________. A. including B. contained C. included D. containing30. All the staff in our company are considering _________ to the city center for the fashion show. A. to go B. to have gone C. having gone D. going第二节 完形填空 （共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从第31至第40小题所给的A 、B 、C 、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
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怀化市2015年高三第二次模拟考试试卷英语温馨提示：本试题卷分四个部分，包括听力理解、语言知识运用、阅读和书面表达共10页。
时量120分钟。
满分150分。
PartⅠListening Comprehension (30 marks)Section A (22.5 marks)Directions: In this section, you will hear six conversations between two speakers. For each conversation, there are several questions and each question is followed by three choices marked A, B and C. Listen carefully and then choose the best answer for each question.You will hear each conversation TWICE.Example:When will the magazine probably arrive?A. Wednesday.B. Thursday.C. Friday.The answer is B.Conversation 11. Why won’t the woman take psychology?A. The professor is not good.B. She has taken it before.C. She is not interested in it.2. What does the man plan to do this term?A. To do part-time work.B. To take many courses.C. To work as a journalist. Conversation 23. What did the woman think of Jack at first?A. He was not a good choice.B. He was suitable for the job.C. He knew much about sales.4. What made Calvin think that Jack was dishonest?A. His knowledge of IT.B. His story of working experience.C. His grades on the CV. Conversation 35. Who lost the semi-final of the World Snooker Championships?A. Judd Trump.B. Mark Selby.C. Ding Junhui.6. Where does Judd Trump come from?A. England.B. China.C. America. Conversation 47. What might the woman be?A. A reporter.B. A waitress.C. A teacher.8. What was the man doing when the fire broke out?A. Sleeping.B. Discussing something.C. Watching TV.9. How did the man escape from the fire successfully?A. By climbing down from the outside.B. By taking the lift.C. By running down the stairs.Conversation 510. What’s the possible relationship between the speakers?A. Friends.B. Strangers.C. Classmates.11. What’s the usual weather like for March in New York?A. Cool.B. Dry.C. Very hot.12. How often should the bus come?A. Every 20 minutes.B. Every 15 minutes.C. Every 30 minutes. Conversation 613. Why does the man choose the evening train?A. It’s cheap.B. It’s fast.C. It’s tim e-saving.14.Which train did the man take?A. D818.B. D808.C. D801.15. How much did the man pay in all?A. 1000 yuan.B. 960 yuan.C. 986 yuan.Section B (7.5 marks)Directions: In this section, you will hear a short passage. Listen carefully and then fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Fill in each blank with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS. You will hear the short passage TWICE.Part Ⅱ Language Knowledge (45 marks)Section A (15 marks)Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.21.Modern Chinese technology _____ good progress in the last decade.A. has madeB. had madeC. makesD. made22. Most Americans prefer private schools, _____, they believe, offer better education.A. thatB. whereC. whenD. which23. The electronic dictionary that I got _____ the other day cost me much money.A. repairedB. repairingC. to repairD. to be repaired24. The boss left the meeting room angrily, _____ he was strongly against the plan.A. to meanB. meaningC. meanD.meant25. Chinese people are hopeful for _____ 2015 will bring for their families and the country.A. howB. whichC.whatD. that26. Look ! A national basketball match _____ live on TV.A. is broadcastingB. has broadcastC. is being broadcastD. was broadcast27. There is nothing wrong with surfing the Internet _____ it doesn’t keep you from doingsomething important.A. untilB. unlessC. thoughD. if28. We are looking for a teacher, especially _____ with patience and imagination.A. itB. oneC. thatD. the one29. Was it _____ the conference of APEC that made Shanghai the focus of the world?A. holdingB. to holdC. having been heldD. held30. It is suggested that children _____ to school at seven years old.A. sendB. should sendC. will be sentD.be sent31. The New York Times _____ widely accepted in America.A. hasB. isC. areD. have32. Nowhere else in the world ______ cheaper Prada handbags than in Paris.A. a tourist can findB. can a tourist findC. a tourist will findD. had a tourist found33.—I don’t think you have seen the new film Cinderella.—But I_____ it last night.A. will seeB. seeC. sawD. have seen34. Everyone in the city is sure to benefit from the new shopping mall _____ next year.A. to be completedB. having completedC. completedD. completing35. I told Lily how to get here, but perhaps I _____ it out for her.A. must have writtenB. should writeC. had to writeD. ought to have writtenSection B (18 marks)Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.A few weeks ago, I was taking a quiet 36 in my backyard. When I came to the maple tree, I saw a baby bird 37 on the grass. Looking up, I saw the nest high in the branches. The baby had fallen from the tall tree and I was sure it was dead. 38 it moved when I reached down to pick it up. Its bald head was moving slightly from side to side 39 its mother.Amazed, I knew what I should do next. I got a 40 from my basement and placed it against the tree. It was then that I heard a sound “miaow”. Looking through the leaves, I saw the culprit (肇事者), a neighborhood cat. He must have shaken the bird out of the 41 and gotten himself trapped up in the tree as well. Climbing up through the branches, I 42 him, gave him a scolding and dropped him softly to the ground. Then I gently picked up the baby bird and slowly reached my arm out as 43 as I could to place it in the nest.In the following weeks I have looked up the nest several times, but have only been able to see the mother bird. I may never know whether the baby that I 44 remains alive or not, but trying is 45 . Sometimes we don’t get to know if our efforts have 46 a difference or not. Sometimes we have to just hold the belief and do good to others. Sometimes love has to be its own 47 .36. A. walk B. rest C. sleep D. hike37. A. running B. lying C. flying D. jumping38. A. Slowly B. Immediately C. Suddenly D. Finally39. A. looking out B. looking at C. looking for D. looking into40. A. ladder B. chair C. torch D. cage41. A. hole B. backyard C. branches D. nest42. A. guided B. seized C. protected D. blamed43. A. thick B. shallow C. deep D. far44. A. saved B. controlled C. changed D. held45. A. simple B. enough C. quick D. obvious46. A. told B. formed C. settled D. made47. A. source B. respect C. reward D. reactionSection C (12 marks)Directions: Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the context.In the future, air travel could be 48 expensive, thanks to a new aircraft design which plans to seat passengers facing each other in rows.The design is intended 49 save space and money. Howard Guy, director of the UK company Design Q, said the design could see a 50 percent increase in 50 number of passengers and a 30 percent reduced cost of a seat. 51 , he did admit that the seats would not be comfortable as traditional ones. Another drawback to the seating design is 52 food carts would not be able to pass down the plane 53 the aisles(走廊) are too narrow.Some travelers have doubts about the new seating, while 54 support the idea. “Soldiers are used to traveling in that way 55 have a positive reaction to the idea,” Guy said.Part ⅢReading Comprehension (30 marks)Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage.AChildren love to play and laugh throughout their days at school or at home. Finding the time to laugh with your children may be the best thing you can do for therelationship. Encourage your children to develop a good humor bylaughing at the jokes they make up on the spot. This will help themgrow confident and build their self-esteem. If you do not get the joke,you can ask why they think the joke is funny.Honest feedback will help your children develop funnier jokes.You can take them to your local library and have them pick up a fewjoke books. Then you can head back home or out to the park andread it together for a good laugh. You can take turns reading jokes to each other from the book or make up a few yourselves. But if they make a joke at the expense of another person, you may want to discuss the difference between making fun of yourself and making fun of others. In turn try not to make jokes at your children’s expense, you need to set an example that they can follow.Learning to laugh at oneself is a great quality to attain. You can set an example by laughing at your own mistakes. This is a great way to help reduce your own stress as well as your children’s. Laughing may make the situation seem lighter and easier to work through. By doing this your children will be better prepared to handle any difficulties.Most importantly laughing will bring you closer together as a family. You can have your family find different ways to laugh. You can play games. You can start a staring contest, arm wrestling contest, thumb wars contest and have a prize for the winners. You can all watch your best funny movies and act out the best parts together after the movies done. You could hold a contest to see who can make the other members of the family laugh more by doing something funny. Kids will be able to enjoy the good time they had with their parents. The family that laughs together stays together!56. If you often play and laugh with your children, you can .A. develop a good humorB. become proud and confidentC. make up some funny jokesD. get along well with each other57. The underlined word“them” refers to .A. funny jokesB. interesting booksC. your childrenD. the family58. We can infer that when your children make mistakes you should .A. teach them to laugh at the mistakesB. blame them seriouslyC. punish them at onceD. tell them to do better in future59. The author advises in Para.4 that people make their family members laugh by .A. having a partyB. having some kinds of contestsC. doing some houseworkD. reading joke books60. What can be the best title for the text?A. The More You laugh, the Better You’ll BeB. Laughing Every Day Is SimpleC. How to Laugh in Everyday LifeD. Laughter Is Good for Your FamilyBDanish scientists studied more than 1,000 healthy joggers and non-joggers over a 12-yearperiod. Those who jogged at a steady pace for less than twoand a half hours a week were least likely to die in this time.But those who ran more than four hours a week or did noexercise had the highest death rates.Analysing questionnaires filled out by all the people inthe study, scientists concluded the ideal pace was about 8km/h and that it was best to jog no more than three times a week or for 2.5 hours in total. People who jogged more closel y—particularly those who jogged more than three times a week or at a pace of more than11km/h—were as likely to die as those who did no exercise.Researcher Jacob Louis Marott, from the Frederiksberg Hospital in Copenhagen, said: "You don't actually have to do that much to have a good impact on your health.”"And perhaps you shouldn't actually do too much. No exercise recommendations across the world mention an upper limit for safe exercise, but perhaps there is one."Scientists are not yet sure what is behind this trend—but they say changes to the heart during extreme exercise could contribute. In their report, they suggest: "Long-term strenuous exercise may change pathological (病理的) structure of the heart and arteries (动脉)."Maureen Talbot, senior cardiac nurse at the British Heart Foundation, said: "This study shows that you don't have to run marathons to keep your heart healthy.""Light and moderate jogging was found to be more beneficial than being inactive or undertaking strenuous jogging, possibly adding years to your life.""National guidelines recommend we do 140 minutes of moderate-intensity activity a week.""If it may sound like a lot for you, brisk walking (快走) is also a good exercise. And if you’re bit of a couch potato, this is a good place to start.61. From paragraph one, we could know ______.A. the study took 10 yearsB. more than 1000 joggers took part in the studyC. people with no exercise had the highest death ratesD. joggers and non-joggers are likely to die62. How should we jog properly from the study?A. Jog at a pace of about 8km/h no more than three times a week.B. Jog at a pace of about 11km/h for 2.5 hours in total in a week.C. Jog at a pace of about 11km/h more than three times a week.D. Jog at a pace of about 8km/h for 2.5 hours a day.63. The underlined word “strenuous” means ______.A. lightB. strongC. enoughD. frequent64. According to the passage, which of the following is Not True?A. There isn’t an upper limit for safe exercise across the world now.B. Running marathons helps keep your heart healthy.C. Light and moderate jogging may help people live longer.D. The moderate-intensity activity time in a week could be about 140 minutes.65. What is the main idea of the passage?A. Jogging everyday is good to health.B. Brisk walking is better than jogging.C. Jogging is not a good activity for people who suffer heart diseases.D. Jogging too much is no better than doing no exercise.CIn Silicon Valley, it's never too early to become an entrepreneur. Just ask 13-year-old David Moore. The eighth-grader has launched a company lastOctober to develop low-cost machines to print Braille (布莱叶盲文). David built a Braille printer with a Lego MindstormsEV3 kit as a school science fair project last year after he askedhis parents a simple question: How do blind people read?"Google it," they told him. David then did some onlineresearch and was shocked to learn that Braille printers cost atleast $2,000 — too expensive for most blind readers."I just thought that price should not be there. I know that there is a simpler way to do this," said David, who demonstrated how his printer works at the kitchen table where he spent many late nights building it. David wants to improve the “Braigo”—a name that combines Braille and Lego—and develop a desktop Braille printer that costs around $350 and weighs just a few pounds, compared with current models that can weigh more than 20 pounds. "My end goal would probably be having most of the blind people ... using my Braille printer," said David, who lives in the Silicon Valley suburb of Santa Clara, just minutes away from Intel headquarters.After the Braigo won numerous awards and enthusiastic support from the blind community, David started Braigo Labs last summer with an initial $35,000 investment from his dad. "We as parents started to get involved more, thinking that he's on to something and this new way process has to continue," said his father, Matthew Moore, an engineer who works for Intel.Intel officials were so impressed with David's printer that in November they invested an undisclosed sum in his start-up. They believe he's the youngest entrepreneur to receive venture capital money invested in exchange for a financial stake in the company. "He's solving a real problem, and he wants to go off and challenge an existing industry," said Edward Ross, directorof Inventor Platforms at Intel. Now the company is using the money to hire professional engineers and advisers to help design and build Braille printers based on David’s ideas. It aims to have a prototype (样机) ready for blind organizations to test this summer and have a Braigo printer on the market later this year.66. Which of the followings is Not the description of Braigo?A. The name "Braigo" comes from Braille and Lego.B. The blind are in favor of the new type of printer.C. It costs less money and weighs just a few pounds.D. David planned to improve Braigo and make it lighter but easier to use.67. Which of the following words can best describe David’s personalities?A. Adventurous and enthusiastic.B. Trustworthy and active.C. Childish and outgoing.D. Creative and independent.68. Which of the following is the correct order?①. Intel officials invested money in David’s start-up.②. David launched a company.③. David got an initial $35,000 investment from his dad.④. David created a new Braille printer model called Braigo.⑤. Braigo Labs hired professional engineers and advisers to help design and build BraillePrinters.A. ④③②①⑤B. ④②⑤①③C. ③⑤④②①D. ②①④⑤③69. What can we learn from Paragraph 4?A. Intel didn’t announce the amount of money it invested.B. No one else has ever received venture capital from Intel.C. Intel purchased David’s ideas to design and build Braille printers.D. Braigo printers have been on the market and proved a great success.70. The passage is most probably taken from .A. a sports sectionB. a science sectionC. a culture sectionD. an entertainment sectionPart Ⅳ Writing (45 marks)Section A (10 marks)Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in the numbered blanks by using the information fromthe passage.Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.The festival season is on us again and like every year, we work hard in terms of cleaning, cooking, shopping, and so on for the season. With it, it also brings a lack of sleep. This could be because you are feeling overworked and stressed out.We should always sleep for at least 6–8 hours but a recent survey has shown that more women than men do not get enough sleep and at times some women are functioning on less than five hours of sleep a day.Often, some choose sleeping tablets to aid their sleep. If you are going through an extreme period of stress or pain, your doctor may subscribe to you some sleeping tablets. However, they should be taken with care, as the body takes just two weeks to adjust to them and they are not as effective. Then there is a problem that they are dependent on sleeping tablets. So you can try the healthier alternatives listed below to deal with the sleeping problem.Use the bedroom to sleep—not as an extension of your office or entertainment center. Keep the TV switched off.Relax before going to bed. Drinking some milk and listening to music will be beneficial.Have a hot shower and keep the room cool. Often a temperature change can cause sleep.Don’t do anything which may raise anxiety levels just before bed. It takes your mind a long time to get calm after anxiety.Try to get to bed at the same time every day for a week, and wake up at the same time every day for a week. Once you get used to the routine, sleep will become a natural experience.So these are alternative ways of helping you to relax before bed. Try some or a combination of the above tips to experiment what suits you most.Title: How to deal with71. ______Section B (10 marks)Directions: Read the following passage. Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage. Section C (10 points)What I remember most about visiting my boyfriend’s parents is the loud tick of the clock in the dinner room as we silently ate our meal. With so little conversation I was quick to regard his family as cold. When we got into the car to go home, his father suddenly appeared. Carefully, he began to wash the car’s windscreen. I could feel he was a caring man through the glass.I learned another lesson about the ways of showing love. My father often telephoned me early in the morning. “Buy Printer. It’s a good sharp price,” he might say when I answered the phone. No pleasant greeting or inquiry about my life, just financial instructions. We often quarreled about it. But one day, I thought about my father’s success in business and realized that his concern for my financial security lay behind his short morning calls. The next time he called and told me to buy a stock, I thanked him.When my social style conflicted with that of my friends, I often felt disappointed. For example, I always returned phone calls without delay and regularly contacted with my friends. I expected the same from them. I had one friend called Ailsa who rarely called, answering my messages with short e-mails. I rushed to that judgment: She wasn’t a good friend! My anger grew as the holidays approached. But then she came to a gathering I hosted and handed me a beautiful dress I had fallen in love with when we did some window-shopping the previous month.I was shocked at her thoughtfulness. Clearly I needed to change my expectation of friends.81.What did the author hear when eating meal with her boyfriend’s parents?(No more than 11 words) (2 marks)82. Why did the author’s father often give her morning calls? (No more than 9 words) (2 marks)(No more than 8 words) (3 marks)84. What’s the passage mainly about? (No more than 9 words) (3marks)Section C (25 marks)Directions: Write an English composition according to the instructions given below in Chinese.请阐述一件2015年你最期待的事情，谈谈你期待的原因及你在2015年的打算。