湖南省保靖县民族中学2014届高三全真模拟考试英语试题
2014年高考高三年级英语模拟试卷_适用于新课标全国卷范文
2014高考高三年级英语模拟试卷（第I卷）总分：150分考试时间：120分钟一．阅读理解（40分）AThe time may soon come when we say goodbye to most of the world’s languages. Today humans express themselves in over 6,000 different languages. But that is quickly changing. Many scientists say that over half of these languages will disappear within the next 50 years. After 100 years, the languages used in the world will not be more than 20.Why? It is because people from different cultures live and work together much more often than before. This brings change. The languages of the world’s main cultures are replacing the languages of the smaller cultures.Most international trade takes place in world languages such as English. People respect their own cultures and traditions, but when it comes to getting a job, knowing a world language is often necessary. It may mean the difference between success and failure.Technology works on the change of languages in an even more amazing way. Modern media such as radio and television give young people in developing countries much knowledge about the world. But this knowledge doesn’t come in words from the mouths of their parents or the elders in their neighborhood. It usually comes in the language of a different culture.People in different cultures think it good for them to share a popular language. They can quickly share ideas and work together. Knowing the same language means easier communication and is a basis for trust.Is the death of a small local language such a terrible thing?The answer is maybe. Many cultures may have words for many useful things we know nothing about. If their languages die, their valuable wisdom may be lost forever.The future of the world’s languages depends on our actions now. Will we protect endangered languages or allowed them to quietly disappear?Time will have the last word.56. Scientists say that within 50 years, perhaps, there will be only _____languages in the world.A. 4,000B. over 3,000C. around 3,000D. no more than 2057. In “The languages of the world’s main cultures are replacing thelanguages of the smaller cultures,” the verb “replace” means “_____”.A. to put something back into a correct placeB. to use a second thing in place of the first thingC. to find good place for somethingD. to decide how important something is58. The passage says that if all the people in the world knew a major worldlanguage, _____.A. radio and television would all use the languageB. it would be easier for them to share their ideasC. lessons at schools would be taught in the languageD. people would respect their own culture more59. Also, the passage says that if nobody spoke the languages of smallercultures, _____.A. Many of the words for things we do not know would be lost.B. knowledge would come from the mouths of the eldersC. people would have difficult in working togetherD. there would be no smaller cultures.60. By saying “Time will have the last word,” the writer means “ _____”.A. let us wait and seeB. we have time to do somethingC. it is too late to do anythingD. it is only a problem of timeBPeople who are cheerful and relaxed are less likely to suffer from colds. It’s possible that being full of vim and vigor helps the body fight illnesses, say the researchers from Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) in Pittsburgh.“We need to take more seriously the possibility that a positive emotional style is a major player in disease risk,” says psychologist Sheldon Cohen, the study’s lead researcher.In a previous study, Cohen and his colleagues found that people who tended to be cheerful and lively were least likely to develop sniffles, coughs, and other cold symptoms.Those findings were interesting, but they didn’t prove that a person’s attitude affects whether he or she gets sick. Instead, it was still probable that a person’s underlying personality is what matters.Evidence suggests, for instance, that certain people are naturally more likely to be outgoing and optimistic, with high self-respect and a sense of2control over life. This would mean that who we are, not how we feel, finally decides our chances of catching colds.To figure out which mattered more (personality or emotions). The CMU team interviewed 193 healthy adults. The researchers talked to each person over the phone every evening for 2 weeks. They told the researchers about the positive and negative feelings that they had experienced that day.The results showed that everyone in the study was equally likely to get infected. Their symptoms, however, differed depending on the types of emotions that they had reported over the previous 2 weeks.Among those who reported good moods and had been infected with the flu virus, for example, 28 percent developed coughs and stuffy (堵塞) noses. On the other hand, those symptoms struck 41 percent of people who had been less positive. Scientists argue about whether negative emotions or positive emotions have a stronger effect on how healthy we are, For now, it can not hurt to look on the bright side more often than not.61. What is the text mainly about?A. How to get rid of colds.B. Attitude determines life.C. Smiles turn away colds.D. Different opinions about colds.62.The phrase”full of vim and vigor” underlined in Paragraph 1 probablymeans___________.A.ignorantB. Well-informedC. energeticD. in low spirits63.According to the research, persons who are likely to catch colds should bethose __________?A. Who have negative attitude towards their life.B. Who are very emotional and optimistic.C. Who are open-minded and outgoing.D. Who have trouble with their noses64.The last paragraph implies that __________.A.positive and negative emotions have good aspects.B.people who have been less positive tend to catch colds.C.Keeping an optimistic state of mind is good for health.D.positive emotions have a stronger effect on health.C高三英语第3页Comic Strips（连环漫画）For hundreds of years, artists have used cartoons to criticize bad rulers or landowners. As early as the 19th century, people produced and read books of drawing. In many ways, they were similar to modern comics. They contained stories of naughty children and playful animals. The owl（猫头鹰）and the elephant were usually wise animals, ready to give advice. The lion and the tiger were brave. The fox and the wolf were cunning（狡猾的）greedy（贪婪的）and dangerous.A century ago, an American newspaper published the first full-colour comic strip. It was so popular that sales of the newspaper, Morning Journal, increased quickly. Since then, newspapers throughout the world have included comic strips.In modern times, comics are popular in China, Japan, the USA and almost everywhere. Not even video games or CD-ROMs have reduced their popularity. Names such as Snoopy, Woodstock and Garfield are well known in dozens of countries. The Peanuts comic strip appears in over 2,000 newspapers and in more than 25 languages. People believe that its creator, Charles M. Schultz, earned US$60 million a year.Perhaps one day, you may like to create your own comic strip and become a millionaire. First, you must think of a good plot. It should be funny, exciting or interesting in some way. It should have plenty of action. Moreover, the language must be realistic and simple. The words should suit the characters in your story. One type of person might say, “Please be quiet and listen to what we have to say.” But another type of character might simply say, “Shut up and listen!”Furthermore, the characters in your story must be clear to readers. They should be obviously good or bad ---- and not a mixture of both. A leader must be stronger or cleverer than his or her followers. In many comic strips ---- especially those showing crime of adventure ---- there should also be a hero or heroine. This will attract the reader to keep on reading the story.65. The underlined word “plot” is similar in meaning to _____.A. placeB. stripC. storyD. character66. Which of the following is NOT the name of a cartoon Character?A. Snoopy.B. Peanuts.C. Woodstock.D. Garfield.67. In the 19th century, the wolf in the cartoons was NOT _____.A. cunningB. dangerousC. greedyD. brave4DMeetings don’t just eat up time in the workplace ; they actually make groups of people stupider, says new research.Working in a group makes people perform worse on intelligence tests, as some group members are so anxious about doing well that they “divert”their brain towards maintaining their social status in the group.You may joke about how committee meetings make you feel brain dead, but our findings suggest that they make you act brain dead as well, said Read Montague the study leader at Virginia Tech.Groups of volunteers showed measurable drops in IQ when asked to perform intelligence tests socially, with the results broadcast to the group.Some people performed well in the “social”tests, but others were affected badly--- and overall,performance dropped.Women appear to feel this pressure more than men---only three out of 13 female volunteers performed well in a social environment, with 10 out of 13 finding that their performance dropped.The researchers used a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner to monitor how people’s brains responded--- and found that bad performers tended to show activity in parts of their brain that dealt with emotions and anxiety.“We started with individuals who were matched for their IQ,”said Montague. “Yet when we placed them in small groups, ranked their performance on tasks against their peers, and broadcast the rankings, we saw dramatic drops in the ability of some study subjects to solve problems.”“Our study highlights the unexpected and dramatic consequences even subtle social signals in group settings may have on the individual,” said lead author Keneth Kishida.“We don’t know how much these effects are present in real-world settings. By placing an emphasis on competition, for example, are we missinga large segment of the talent pool?”68. Which of the following statements is Not true according to thepassage?A. Meetings make groups of people stupider.B. Meetings make you act brain dead.C. Meetings make people perform worse on intelligence tests.高三英语第5页D. Meetings don’t affect men’s performance in intelligence tests.69. This passage can be classified as __________.A. An advertisementB.a book reviewC. A feature storyD.a science report70.What would be the best title of the text?A. Brainstorming? More Like Brain DrainB. Brainstorming Affects People”s IQ TestC. Brainstorming Makes People Act Brain DeadD.Brainstorming Affects Women’s PerformanceE根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
2014高三第四次模拟考试英语试题
第I卷（选择题共95分）第一部分：英语知识运用（共四节，满分55分）第一节语音知识（共5小题，每小题1分，满分5分）从每小题的A、B、C、D四个选项中，找出其划线部分与所给单词的划线部分读音相同的选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
1. exist A. excellent B. express C. examination D. extinct2. works A. bicycles B. restrooms C. managers D. ropes3. series A.tie B. relief C. quiet D.lie4. stove A. suppose B. symbol C. teapot D. thorough5. erupt A. distribute B. conclude C. educate D. compulsory第二节情景对话（共5小题，每小题1分，满分5分）根据对话情景和内容，从对话后所给的选项中选出能填入每一空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
选项中有两个为多余选项。
W: Hello, Jack. You're getting ready for tomorrow's school, aren't you?M: Yes, I'm a bit nervous. 6__W: I understand how you're feeling. You'll make a lot of friends very soon.M: Thank you. I'll try my best to get used to my new school life as soon as possible. 7W: At 8 o'clock. 8_M: Say it, please.W: Before class we have 10 minutes to hand in homework and then 20 minutes for morning reading.M: That's to say, we must get to school at 7:25. Five minutes later we'd hand in homework.Right?W: Right. 9_M: Well, I hear that lunch time is nearly 12 o'clock and I'll be starving by then.W: Don't worry. 10_M: That's great.从每小题的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
2014年湖南省高考 英语 模拟仿真试题(4-4)
2014年湖南省高考模拟仿真试题（4-4）英语试题Part ISECTION ADirections: In this section you’ll hear 6 conversations between 2 speakers. For each conversation, there are several questions and each questions is followed by 3 choices. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions by marking the corresponding letter (A, B or C) on the question booklet.You will hear each conversation TWICE.Conversation 1:1 Where does the conversation take place?A. At a supermarket.B. In an office.C. At a railway station.2. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Interviewer and interviewee.B. Customer and clerk.C. Employer and employee.Conversation 2:3.Why do the two speakers hope for sunny days?A. Because they feel bored with the changeable weather.B. Because the can‘t do anything with in the rain.C. Because they are worrying about their vegetables.4. What will the weather probably be like this afternoon?A. Cloudy.B. Warm.C. Foggy.Conversation 3:5.Where are most probably the two speakers?A. In a restaurant.B. In a school canteen.C. In a supermarket6. What does the man think of fried noodles with shredded pork and greens?A. Expensive.B. Very fatty.C. Healthy.Conversation 4:7. What did the woman do after she graduated?A. Studied.B. worked.C. Looked for jobs.8. What can we know about the woman?A. She hasn‘t found a job.B. She will leave Beijing.C. She will work as a journalist.9. What can we infer from the dialogue?A. The woman is an editor.B. The woman has found a job.C. The woman works in a company.Conversation 5:10. Why was the man late?A. Because he was caught in a traffic jam.B. Because he missed the earliest bus.C. Because he had to attend a meeting in the morning.11. When is the man able to see the headmaster?A. Right now.B. After the meeting.C. Before the meeting.12. What is the man going to do tomorrow?A. Buy a new bike.B. Ask his father for advice.C. Get up earlier.Conversation 6:13. Where are the two speakers most probably now?A. On a plane.B. At an airport.C. In a hotel.14. What is the man speaker doing now?A. Giving an interview.B. Filling a card.C. Writing a self-introduction.15. What do we know about the man?A. He doesn‘t know how to spell his full name.B. He invites the woman to watch his match.C. He doesn‘t kn ow much about EnglishSECTION BDirections: In this section, you’ll hear a mini-talk. Listen carefully and then fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have got. Fill in each blank with NO MORE THAN 3 WORDS.You will hear the mini-talk TWICE.Beijing International HotelStar-rating 16.______________-starOpening time In 17.__________Location 28 kilometers 18._________and near the Forbidden CityFacilities Central conditioning systems, televisions, 18.________andInternational long-distance direct dial telephonesSurroundings Trees, ponds and fountains 20.___________the wide front squarePart 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 answer that best completes the sentence.21. When she was a child, she became interested in gymnastics,______ both strength and skills areneeded.A. whichB. where C .whose D. that22. It is not giving a man a fish but teaching a man to fish can really help us fight againstpoverty.A. whichB. thatC. whenD. where23. Leave me alone. I an article all the afternoon and haven‘t finished yet.A. writeB. have writtenC. was writingD. have been writing24. Jack was soon told ______ he did was not necessary.A. Why thatB. why whatC. how whyD. that how25. Rita _____ two hours every Sunday afternoon to spend with her son.A. sets outB. sets aboutC. sets asideD. sets of26. —Can I pay the bill by check?—Sorry, sir. But it is the management rules of our hotel that payment ______ be made in cash.A. canB. willC. shallD. may27. If you want to buy a computer, Lenovo is a good brand, I will not hesitate torecommend.A. thatB. oneC. itD. what28. When I got home, the house was a complete mess, but nothing seemed _______.A. have stolenB. being stolenC. to have stolenD. to have been stolen29. Please do me a favor --- Mr. Smith of the date and place of our English speech contest.A. to informB. informingC. informD. informed30. Alcohol can damage the liver and do great harm if in large quantities.A. consumingB. consumedC. to consumeD. being consumed31. Not having worked out the problem, leave the office.A. so he was not allowed toB. and he didn‘t want toC. the teacher couldn‘t make himD. he couldn‘t free himself to32. Though our team is stronger than theirs, ______ we will win remains to be seen.A. howB. whetherC. whatD. when33. , Mary couldn‘t get the door open.A. Try as she mightB. As she might tryC. She might as tryD. Might as she try34. --- Don‘t look down upon anyone. He must have his own advantage.--- You are right. Maybe others are weak, he is strong.A. ifB. whatC. thoughD. where35. The new country road is _______ of the old one.A. twice the widthB. The width twiceC. twice as the widthD. the twice widthSECTION 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.Growing up, I had a scar on my face, a perfect arrow in the center of my cheek, pointing at my left eye. I 36 it when I was three, long before I knew that scars were a 37 thing, especially for a girl. I only knew my scar brought me 38 and tenderness and candy. As I got older, I began to take 39 in my scar, in part to stop people laughing at me, but mainly as a reaction to the thought that I should feel uncomfortable. It‘s true I was uncomfortable when people called me‖ Scarface‖ the first couple of times. But the more I heard how 40 my scar was, the more I found myself liking it.When I turned fifteen, my parents decided it was time to 41 on the scar.‖But I don‘t mind the scar, really,‖ I told my father as he 42 that I would have theoperation during summer vacation. And my friends, along with my boyfriend at the time, felt as I did, that my scar was 43 and almost pretty in its own way. After so many years, it was a 44 of me. But my father said it was a deformity(畸形).I don‘t know what 45 more that day: hearing my father call my scar a deformity without caring about my feeling.I did have the operation that summer, and my scar was nowhere to be found, but no one asked me about it anymore. Therefore, as I leaned uneasily toward the mirror, I felt a sudden 46 There was something powerful about my scar and the proud person I 47 because of it.I have never been quite so strong since they cut it out.36. A. got B. remained C. kept D. drew37. A .good B. bad C. strange D. funny38. A. trouble B. shame C. attention D. reward39. A. pride B. place C. care D. blame40. A. long B. unfortunate C. beautiful D. unbelievable41. A. operate B. talk C. remove D. center42. A. suggested B. explained C. told D. order43. A. unlucky B. ugly C. unique D. necessary44. A. part B. problem C. memory D. dream45. A. interested B. encouraged C. hurt D. surprised46. A. happiness B. satisfaction C. sadness D. shock47. A. respected B. knew C. met D. becameSECTION C（12 marks）Directions: Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the context.It is inevitable for us to meet failure and success in everyday life. Most of us are eager for success and scared of failure. However, no one is always successful 48 also no one is always a failure. Then 49 to deal with failure and success in our life?On the one hand, ―failure is the mother of success‖. If we sum 50 experiences and lessons after failure, maybe success will come. Nevertheless, if we lose our hearts and give up former efforts, we will 51 succeed. In a word, the key to success is our hard struggle. On the other hand, success may cause failure, too. Generally speaking, success often adds confidence and satisfaction, 52 failure companies with misery and sadness. But supposing 53 become self-satisfied once we succeed and stop struggling, then it‘s sure that failure will come. We should take 54 right attitude towards failure and success.In a word, there is not an absolute limit between success and failure. 55 is important is our struggle and attitude.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.AFew laws are so effective that you can see results just days after they take effect. But in the nine days since the federal cigarette tax more than doubled--- to $1.01 per pack---smokers have jammed telephone ―quit lines‖ across the country seeking to kick the habit.This is not a surprise to public health advocates. They‘ve studied the effect of state tax increase for years, finding that smokers, especially teens, are price sensitive. Nor is it a shock to the industry, which fiercely fights every tax increase.The only wonder is that so many states insist on closing their ears to the message. Tobacco taxes improve public health, they raise money and most particularly, they deter people from taking up the habit as teens, which is when nearly all smokers are addicted. Yet the rate of taxation varies widely.In Manhattan, for instance, which has the highest tax in the nation, a pack of Marlboro Light King cost $10.06 at one drugstore Wednesday. Charleston , S,C , where the 7-cent-a-pack tax is the lowest in the nation. The price is $4.78.The influence is obvious.In New York, high school smoking hit a new low in the latest surveys---13.8%, far below the nation average. By comparison, 26% of high school students smoke in Kentucky. Other low-tax states have similarly depressing teen-smoking records.Hal Rogers, representatives from Kentucky, like those who are against high tobacco taxes, argues that the burden of the tax falls on low-income Americans ― who choose to smoke‖.That‘s true. But there is more reason in keeping future generations of low—income workers from getting hooked in the first place. As for today‘s adults, if the new tax drives them to quit, they will have more to spend on their families, cut their risk of cancer and heart disease and feel better.56. The passage is mainly about __________A. the price of cigarettesB. the rate of teen smokingC. the effect of tobacco tax increaseD. the differences in tobacco tax rate57. What does the author think is a surprise?A. Teen smokers are price sensitive.B. Some states still keep the tobacco tax low.C. Tobacco taxes improve public health.D. Tobacco industry fiercely fights the tax rise.58. The unde rlined word ―deter‖ in Paragraph 3 most probably means_________.A. discardB. removeC. benefitD. free.59. Rogers‘ attitude towards the low- income smokers might be that of ________.A. toleranceB. unconcernC. doubtD. sympathy60. What can we learn from the last paragraph?A. The new tax will be beneficial in the long run.B. Low—income Americans are more likely to fall ill.C. Future generations will be hooked on smoking.D. Adults will depend more on their families.BFor 365 days, Christina Dean has decided to only wear second-hand clothes. In that way, she hopes to promote environmental sustainability( 可持续发展) in the fashion industry.The woman, The founder of ReDress, is wearing ―100% dumped(废弃的) and donated second-hand clothes.‖ for the whole year of 2013, with the exception of her underwear and shoes.Ms Dean said it was after she witnessed first hand some of the estimated 217 tons of textilewaste, being thrown into landfills every day, that she needed to take action.‖ I realized that the environmental gains made by the fashion industry‘s sustainablilty initiatives(积极性) become lost, when faced with this case of the waste,‖ she explained, In the UK, almost 10,000 pieces of clothes were dumped into landfill every five mi nutes.‖Each month, Ms Dean visits a recycling center, and picks out about 30 outfits. With the help of a stylist, she put together looks from the recycled clothing using specific themes: repurposed, DIY, repair or one little black dress worn for an entire month. ―The recycling center is full of bags with dumped clothes of every size, shape and style,‖ said Ms Dean, who won the 2011 EcoChic Design Award.Previous owners of her chosen clothes range from ―old Chinese grannies‖ to ―young Nigerian street vendor s‖, who often throw away designer goods. Clothes are poorly made, badly cared for, ripped, even broken.‖ she explained. ―But within this sorry wastage are incredible clothes, and some of them are well-known brands, high-quality materials, brand new or home made. ―I‘ve worn them throughout this year.‖ Some dresses were found ―perfectly clean‖ in a recycling bin, and some simply needed a wash. The shirts appear brand new, once they are ironed.With three months to go before her project ends, Ms Dean plans to sell all of her outfits to raise money for ReDress and Friends of the Earth.61. In 2013 Christina only wears second-hand clothes in order to _________.A. save money for her own charity.B. have a different life from other people.C. challenge herself on living a simple life.D. help protect the environment in the fashion industry.62. According to the text, ‖ReDress‖ is probably the name of _______.A. a famous and eco-friendly clothing companyB. a brand of clothesC. an eco-friendly fashion organizationD. a recycling center63. We can learn from the text that ________.A. Christina wears all the second-hand clothes, including her underwearB. many clothes are thrown and wasted every year in BritainC. Christina only chose some fashionable recycled clothesD. with 30 outfits, Christina can wear them the whole year64. What will Christina do with the recycled outfits that she wore?A. She‘ll sell all of them to raise money.B. She‘ll donate them to charity.C. She‘ll keep them for her forever.D. She‘ll pass them on to her children.65. What would be the best title for the text?A. Wonderful clothes designerB. Taking up recyclingC. Live well with nature D, 365 days of recycled outfitsCIt was the summer of 1965. DeLuca, then 17, visited Peter Buck, a family friend. Buck asked DeLuca about his plans for the future. ―I‘m going to college, but I need a way to pay for it,‖ DeLuca recalls saying. ―Buck said ‗you should open a sandwich shop.‘‖That afternoon, they agreed to be partners. And they set a goal: to open 32 stores in ten years. After doing some research, Buck wrote a check for $1,000. DeLuca rented a storefront(店面) in Connecticut, and when they couldn‘t cover their start-up costs, Buck kicked in another $1,000.But business didn‘t go smoothly as they expected. DeLuca says, ―After six months, we weredoing poorly, but we didn‘t know how badly, because we didn‘t have any financial controls.‖ All he and Buck knew was that their sales were lower than their costs.DeLuca was managing the store and going to the University of Bridgeport at the same time. Buck was working at his day job as a nuclear physicist in New York. They‘d meet Monday evenings and brainstorm ideas for keeping the business running. ―We convinced ourselves to open a second store. We figured we could tell the public. ‗We are so successful, we are opening a second store.‘‖ And they did –in the spring of 1966. Still, it was a lot of learning by trial and error.But the partners ‗learn-as-you-go‘ app roach turned out to be their greatest strength. Every Friday, DeLuca would drive around and hand-deliver the checks to pay their suppliers. ―It probably took me two and a half hours and it wasn‘t necessary, but as a result, the suppliers got to know me ver y well, and the personal relationships established really helped out.‖ DeLuca says.And having a goal was also important. ―There are so many problems that can get you down. You just have to keep working toward your goal.‖ DeLuca adds.DeLuca ended up founding Subway sandwich, the multimillion-dollar restaurant chain.66. DeLuca opened the first sandwich shop in order to .A. support his familyB. pay for his college educationC. help his partner expand businessD. do some research67. Which of the following is true of Buck?A. He put money into the sandwich business.B. He was a professor of business administration.C. He was studying at the University of Bridgeport.D. He rented a storefront for DeLuca.68. What can we learn about their first shop?A. It was located in an unfavorable place.B. It lowered the prices to promote sales.C. It made no profits due to poor management.D. It lacked control over the quality of sandwiches.69. They decided to open a second store because they .A. had enough money to do itB. had succeeded in their businessC. wished to meet the increasing demand of customersD. wanted to make believe that they were successful70. What contributes most to their success according to the author?A. Learning by trial and error.B. Making friends with suppliers.C. Finding a good partner.D. Opening chain stores.Section A (10 marks)Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in the numbered blankets by using the information from the passage. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.Like our body, our memory needs regular exercise to be in good condition. Like the sportsman who must train to allow the body to respond to difficult times, the memory needs its own special training in order to stay in ―shape‖ and improve.There are many factors that can cause poor memory like insomnia (失眠), depression and alcohol. However, there are simple ways which you can follow to keep your memory in shape and actua lly help you to improve your memory‘s condition and performance.Never stop learning. Look for topics that interest you and really get involved in learning new information about them. Reading and attending lectures or programs are sources of continuous education of your brain with beneficial results to your memory.Develop your social and family relationships. The more social you are, the better it is for your brain. Studies have shown that the brain and heart have a lot to gain from good family andsocial relationships.Exercise your mind with games. The more you use your brain, the more you help your memory stay in shape. There are many games that can make you an intelligent person as well as entertain you such as chess, puzzles and board games.Exercise physically can improve your memory. This type of exercise improves the circulatory （血液循环的）system. Even the simple but regular daily exercise such as fast walking can improve the heart and oxygenation（供氧）of the brain. The benefits of exercise affect positively many body systems, as well as our memory and other cognitive（认知的）capabilities.Eat more fruit and vegetables. What we eat every day affects the performance and long-term condition of our memory. Fruit and vegetables contain a lot of antioxidants（抗氧化剂）and vitamins that can help and benefit the nervous system.So our memory is like a sportsman. The more we practice our brains and memory, the better their performance will be.Title: How to improve memoryTopic 71 like insomnia, depression and alcohol can lead to poor memory. We should exercise 72 to keep memory in good condition.Ways to improve memory Never stop learning Continuous education like reading and attendinglectures or programs73 your memory.Develop social andfamily relationshipsGood family and social relationships are beneficialto your brain and contribute to 74 as well. Exercise mind withgamesPlay chess, puzzles or board games, which is ofgreat benefit to your intelligence and also offersyou75 .Take76 exercise Exercising physically improves the 77 of thebrain, which leads to better memory.Eat more fruit andvegetables.Fruit and vegetables are 78 in antioxidantsand vitamins that can help and benefit the nervoussystem.79 If we practice brains and memory more, they will 80 .Section B(10 marks)Directions: Read the following passage. Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage.Ninety-five per cent of people never succeed because they‘re following the wrong group.A French scientist once made an experiment with caterpillars (毛虫) looking for food. He led a group of caterpillars onto the edge of a large flowerpot so that the leader of the group found itself nose to tail with the last caterpillar, forming a circle without end or beginning. Out of habit, the ring of the caterpillars circled the flowerpot for seven days and seven nights until they died of starvation. In fact, plenty of food was close at hand, but it was outside the range of the circle, so the caterpillars continued along the wrong path.People often behave in the same way. For example, if someone shouts, ―Fire!‖ many people will follow the crowd blindly and many thousands have died because of it. How many stop to askthemselves: Is this really the best way out of here?Most people follow the crowd because it seems easier to follow the mainstream than to deal with change on their own even when that change may represent freedom, achievement and success.A hard thing for them to fully understand is that people in such numbers can be wrong. People thought the earth was flat and later it was believed that the sun, stars and planets travelled around the earth. Both ideas are now considered ridiculous, but at the time they were believed by the majority of followers.It‘s a good idea to step out of the line every once in a while and look around to see if the line is going where they want it to go. Success only favors those who think outside the box.81. How long did the caterpillar circle the flowerpot? (within 6 words)( 2 marks)82. Why couldn‘t the caterpillar find the food ever when it was close at hand? (within 10 words)( 2 marks)83. How does the author support his ideas? (no more than 5 words) ( 3 marks)84. What is the best title for the text? (within 7 words) ( 3 marks)Section C (25 marks)Directions: Write an English composition according to the instructions given below in Chinese.假定你是某外国语学校高三年级2班的学习委员，经常看到有同学抄袭作业，针对这种现象，你将在下周的班会上组织全班同学讨论这一现象，并以―My opinion on copying others‘ homework‖ 为主题作中心发言，请事先用英语写好一篇发言稿。
高中英语真题-2014届高三高考适应性考试英语试题
高中英语真题:2014届高三高考适应性考试英语试题第一部分：听力理解（共两节，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，每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Why does Lisa just eat an apple for lunch?A．She is on a diet B. She is too busy to have a meal.C. There's nothing else in the fridge.2. What might the woman think of the film?A. It was boring.B. It was exciting.C. It was thrillin g3. Where are the two speakers now?A. On the second floor.B. On the third floor.C. On the fourth floor4. Why does the woman sound worried?A. They don't have much time left.B. This is her first time on a plane.C. Something is likely to go wrong.5. Why can't the man recognize the girl?A. Because she has changed a lot.B. Because she wears glasses now.C. Because she has long hair.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。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6至8题。
6. What time does the man usually get up?A. Early in the morning.B. Late in the afternoon.C. Aro und midday.7. What does the man usually eat?A. Nutritious meals.B. Fast food.C. Homemade meals.8. What does the woman think of her son's daily life?A. He leaves his room messy.B. He works too hard.C. He has a healthy diet.听第7段材料，回答第9至11题。
2014届最新高考模拟试卷英语试题(含答案)
2014届最新高考模拟试卷英语试题（含答案）考生注意：1.本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分组成。
选择题包括第一部分和第二部分，非选择题为第三部分。
满分150分，考试时间120分钟，考生作答时，将答案答在答题卡上，在本试卷上答题无效。
考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
2．答题前，考生务必先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上，认真核对条形码上的姓名、准考证号，并将条形码粘贴在答题卡的指定位置上。
3．选择题答案使用2B铅笔填涂,如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案的标号；非选择题答案使用0.5毫米的黑色中性（签字）笔或碳素笔书写，字体工整、笔迹清楚。
4．请按照题号在各题的答题区域(黑色线框)内作答,超出答题区域书写的答案无效。
5．保持卡面清洁，不折叠，不破损。
第一部分：英语知识应用（共四节）满分55分。
第一节语音知识（共5小题，每小题1分，满分5分）从每小题的A.B.C.D 四个选项中，找出所给单词的正确读音。
—I'm taking tennis lesson. My roommate is on a tennis team and she's gotten me interested in the sports.5—A little，but I haven't played for years. When I come back from my trip，I'll join you in taking lessons.—OK. Just give me a call when you get back.—I'll.A. I didn't know you could play tennis.B. but I'm on my way to the tennis courts.C. Give him my best wishes！D. Do you know how to play？E. Have a good time！F. How about joining me for dinner tonight？G. Do you play well？第三节语法和词汇知识（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）从每小题的A.B.C.D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
届高考英语模拟试题(3)及答案.doc
2014届高考英语模拟试题（3）及答案第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共小题；每小题I分，满分7分）听下面段对话。
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回来有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1 What day i it tday?A It' TedayB It' WednedayC It' Thrday2 What did the wan ak T t d?A Type the paperB Write the paperC Chek the paper3 Where de thi nveratin prbably take plae?A At a wedding partyB At a birthday partyC At a get-tgether4 What i the an ding prbably?A Mending the pterB Finding e infratinC Waiting fr the wanWhat' the relatinhip between the peaker?A Father and daghterB Teaher and tdentC Manager and wrker第二节（共1小题：每小题1分，满分22分）请听下面段对话。
每段对话后有几个小题，从题中所给出的A、B、C三个选项种选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话前，你将有时间阅读各个小题。
，每小题秒钟；听完后，各小题给出秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6 Wh went n a pakage hliday?A Tny and BettyB Tny and JliaC Jlia and Betty7 Hw did the an like the hliday?A CfrtableB DiappintingC Wnderfl听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
【VIP专享】2014年湖南省高考 英语 模拟仿真试题(4-2)
2014年湖南省高考模拟仿真试题（4-2）英语试题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 1(C )1. What does the woman enjoy doing during her trips?A. Meeting different people.B. Trying the local food.C. Taking pictures.(A)2. Why does the man like the last photo best?A. It’s very amusing.B. It has beautiful scenery.C. His best friend is in it.Conversation 2(B)3. How old was the woman when she won the competition?A. 10.B. 11.C. 7.(C)4. What prize did the woman win?A. 20 dollars.B. Some books.C. A gift certificate.Conversation 3(B)5. Why does the man make his phone call?A. To buy a table.B. To reserve a table.C. To book a ticket.(C)6. What time do the speakers set at last?A. 7：00.B. 8：00.C. 9：00.Conversation 4(A)7. Where does this conversation take place?A. In a flat building.B. In the man’s office.C. In the woman’s house.(B)8. What is the woman looking for?A. A twobedroom flat.B. A threebedroom flat.C. A groundfloor flat.(C)9. What does the woman think of the flat?A. It is too small to live in.B. It is too expensive to buy.C. It is satisfying on the whole.Conversation 5Part Ⅱ Language 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. When you think about your future career, remember that some glamorous jobs can be rather difficult and ________ some ordinary jobs can be quite important.A. whichB. whatC. thatD. when22. In the video the bird is seen jumping up and down, ________his head back and forth, and flapping his wings to the song.A. has shakenB. to shakeC. shakingD. shakes23. Mary is so devoted to whatever she is doing that it won’t be long ________she learns something well.A. beforeB. sinceC. whenD. as24. This is a simple idea, ________ is hard to put into practice.A. oneB. thatC. itD. one that25. We are now consuming these fuels at a much higher rate than they ________.A. producedB. being producedC. are producedD. are being produced26. For a lot of people, stewardesses are the face of the airline. They ________ ideas of beauty, handsome salaries, freedom to travel and a glamorous lifestyle.A. have long been associated withB. had long been associated withC. have long associated withD. were long associated with27. Life can be discouraging, but you don’t have to be discouraged. Even when there is no reason for joy, ________ truly joyful.A. does beB. do beC. beingD. to be28. To become successful, you may find it important to read about successful people ________ how they achieve success.A. seeingB. being seenC. having seenD. to see29. I learned Russian for 6 months at college. Because of no professional teachers, I ________ Russian again since then.A. had never learnedB. have never learnedC. never learnedD. was never learning30. ________ in the east of the city, the new middle school is very beautiful, attracting more and more students from the other provinces.A. LocatingB. Being locatedC. LocatedD. To locate31. The child tiptoed quietly to the bird, but ________ into the forest when he was about to catch it.A. flew it awayB. away flew itC. away it flewD. flew away it32. Damage caused by flooding in the small town ________ by a government official, and the total loss was reported last Monday.【小题11】 A. oldest B. dearest C. latest D. cheapest【小题12】 A. cashes B. money C. account D. bankDirections: Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the context.Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strength. When you go 48.__ __ hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength. Don’t worry them because some of the most beautiful things 49.__ __ we have in life come from only changes and mistakes. Struggles increase your inner strength. You can’t always realize what you can do until you get50.__ __ chance to actually do that. The hard times in your life give you the opportunity to prove51.__ __. Every struggle in your life makes you stronger and 52._ __ confident and productive. Hard times help you realize your inner strength. Remember, hard times do 53.__ __ create heroes. It is during the hard times that the hero within us is revealed.Be strong, because things will get better one day. It might be stormy now, 54._ _ it can’t rain forever. 55.__ _ a matter of fact, the most important lessons in your life are learned through hard times and struggles. So discover your inner strength and find out what you can do!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.AThe Yale Peabody Museum is open：Monday through Saturday 10：00 a．m. to 5：00 p．m.Sunday Noon to 5：00 p．m.The Museum is closed on New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.Admission Fees：$9.00 Adults$8.00 Senior citizens 65 years and over$5.00 Children ages 3 through 18, and college students with ID$4.00 Group admissionTo receive this reduced admission, groups must make a reservation at least 2 weekdays in advance. Group admission is only available with a written confirmation brought to the Museum at the time of the visit.More attention：>>>Some halls may be closed to the public on weekday mornings during the academic year for school group programs, so we recommend visiting after 1 p．m. on weekdays or at any time on the weekends.>>>There is no cafeteria or lunchroom at the Peabody. Information on local eating places is available through our Restaurant Guide or at the Admission Desk in the lobby. Visitors are welcome to picnic on the lawns around the Museum.>>>Photography with handheld cameras is permitted in exhibition halls for personal use only; photography of The Age of Mammals is prohibited at all times. All other uses require the advance written permission of the Yale Peabody Museum.>>>Highlights Tours of the Museum are offered at no extra charge every Saturday and Sunday at 12：30 and 1：30 p．m. These 45minute tours of the Yale Peabody Museum’s exhibition halls are led by one of our specially trained volunteer guides.>>>The Museum offers free individual admission on Thursday afternoons from 2：00 to 5：00 p．m. during the months of September to June.>>>Admission is free to any individual with a valid Yale ID. Check out a Peabody Museum pass at your local library. A Museum pass will give you $5 off each admission for up to 4 people. Ask for it at your local library.【1】 To visit the museum, a 12yearold six grader should pay________．A. 4 dollarsB. 5 dollarsC. 8 dollarsD. 9 dollars.【2】Visitors are allowed to have lunch ________．A. outside the museumB. in any hall of the museumC. in the cafeteria of the museumD. in the lunchroom of the museum【3】According to the passage, The Age of Mammals is most probably ________ in the museum.A. a bookB. a magazineC. a videoD. an exhibition hall【4】Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?A. Admission for Yale students to visit the Museum is free.B. Extra money is supposed to be paid for guides while visiting the Museum.C. Some exhibition halls are not open Monday through Friday.D. Photography is not allowed in exhibition halls for commercial use.【5】The passage is written to ________．A. attract more visitors to the Yale Peabody MuseumB. introduce the exhibits in the Yale Peabody MuseumC. give instructions about visiting the Yale Peabody MuseumD. remind visitors how to get their admission to the Yale Peabody MuseumBThree boys and three girls were going to Lauderdale, Florida, dreaming of golden beaches as the gray cold of New York was left behind them. When the bus passed through New Jersey, they began to notice a man, who sat in front of them, dressed in a plain, illfitting suit, never moving, his dusty face masking his age.Shortly after a snack at the Howard Johnson’s outside Washington, they went back to the bus, and one of the girls sat beside him and introduced herself.“We’re going to Florida，” she said brightly. “I hear it’s really beautiful.”“It is，” he said quietly, as if remembering something he had tried to forget.“Want some wine？” she said.He smiled and took a full glass. After a while, slowly and painfully, he told his story. His name was Vingo and had been in jail in New York for the past four years. Last week he was released from imprisonment and now going home.“When I was in prison I wrote to my wife，” he said. “I told her that I was going to be away a long time, and that if she couldn’t stand it, she could just forget me; I’d understand. We used to live in Brunswick, just before Jacksonville, and there’s a big oak tree just as you come into town.Last week, I wrote her again. I told her that if she’d take me back, she should put a yellow handkerchief on the tree, and I’d get off and come home. If she didn’t want me, forget it, no handkerchief, and I’d go on through.”She told the others, and soon all of them were in it, caught up in the approach of Brunswick, waiting for the approach of the great oak tree. Now they were 10 miles from Brunswick, and then five. Then, suddenly, all of the young people were up out of their seats, screaming and shouting and crying, doing small dances of joy. The oak tree was covered with yellow handkerchiefs, 20 of them, 30 of them, maybe hundreds, a tree that stood like small flags of welcome flying in the wind. As the young people shouted, Vingo rose and made his way to the front of the bus to go home.【1】What attracted the six young people when their bus passed through New Jersey?A. The Howard Johnson’s.B. A poorlydressed man.C. Golden beaches.D. A mysterious man with a mask.【2】It can be inferred from the short conversation between the girl and Vingo that ________．A. he had forgotten all his pastB. he hated talking with strangersC. he was a dangerous prisoner escaping from jailD. he was a man of few words but kind of friendly【3】Vingo wrote a letter to his wife before starting off to ________．A. ask for her forgivenessB. beg her to allow him back homeC. tie a yellow handkerchief to the oak treeD. make sure if she was still in love with him【4】Why did all the young people shout with joy when they arrived in Brunswick?A. They were only 5 miles away from their destination.B. They were surprised to see so many welcoming people.C. They were sure that Vingo’s wife was expecting him home.D. The oak tree was still standing there welcoming Vingo back home.【5】What can be the best title for the story?A. Going HomeB. An Oak TreeC. Yellow HandkerchiefsD. A Bus TripCWhen you look at yourself in the mirror, do you ever wonder why you look the way you do?No two faces look exactly alike, making a human face as unique as a fingerprint. Genetics (遗传学) obviously play a major role—no two faces share the same DNA. But even in identical twins, there are still small differences in their appearances. So what is it that makes each face different?The answer lies in a small piece of your DNA called a “gene enhancer”，according to a study published in Science. “There are thousands of enhancers in the human genome，” study leader Axel Visel, a researcher with Berkeley Lab. US. told Discovery.According to Visel, these DNA pieces act like switches, turning genes on and off and therefore determining whether a certain facial feature develops in a fetus (胎儿) while it is still in the womb (子宫)．What’s interesting about gene enhancers is that they don’t have to be found anywhere closeSection B (10 marks)Directions: Read the following passage. Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage and required words limit. Write your answers on your answer sheet.Chinese students always complain that they’re under great pressure and don’t get enough sleep. But they may be surprised to learn that they’re much luckier than their peers (同龄人) in South Korea and Japan, according to a recently published report, conducted by Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences on the physical and mental health of senior high school students in the three Asian countries.Among nearly 6，000 high school students in the three countries, Chinese students are the tallest but poorest in physical fitness. Chinese students are on average 168.17cm, compared with 167.61cm for South Korean students and 164.70cm for Japanese students. Chinese students asked for sick leave more than students in other countries. About 72 percent of Korean students never asked for sick and injury leave during high school, compared to 53 percent for Japanese students and 45 percent for Chinese students.As the survey presents, Japanese and South Korean students suffer more pressure. Statistics show 16 percent of students in China said they experienced mental pressure often over the past year, while the numbers in Japan and South Korea were 33 percent and 47 percent respectively. Their worries come from “study”，“friendships” and “relationship with their parents”. To go with stress, 57.9 percent of Korean students sleep the least, less than six hours a day, compared with 46.6 percent of Japanese students and 30 percent of Chinese students.More Chinese students were satisfied with their physical appearance. In measures of selfworth, such as “I think I am valuable” and “I can complete many things”，“I won’t give up to failure，” Chinese students showed greater selfconfidence than students in Japan and South Korea and they are the happiest among the three.【1】 According to the survey, who sleep the most? (No more than 2 words)【2】Among the surveyed 6，000 students, how many Japanese students ever asked for leave? (No more than 3 words)【3】Why are Chinese students happier than Korean and Japanese students? (No more than 5 words)【4】What’s the passage mainly about? (No more than 18 words)Section C (25 marks)Directions: Write an English composition according to the instructions given below.湖南卫视推出了一档很受欢迎的亲子秀节目Where Are We Going, Dad? (爸爸去哪儿？)，节目中真实再现五对明星父子体验乡村生活的经历。
2014年高考高三年级英语模拟试卷_适用于新课标全国卷
2014高考高三年级英语模拟试卷（第I卷）总分：150分考试时间：120分钟一．阅读理解（40分）AThe time may soon come when we say goodbye to most of the world’s languages. Today humans express themselves in over 6,000 different languages. But that is quickly changing. Many scientists say that over half of these languages will disappear within the next 50 years. After 100 years, the languages used in the world will not be more than 20.Why? It is because people from different cultures live and work together much more often than before. This brings change. The languages of the world’s main cultures are replacing the languages of the smaller cultures.Most international trade takes place in world languages such as English. People respect their own cultures and traditions, but when it comes to getting a job, knowing a world language is often necessary. It may mean the difference between success and failure.Technology works on the change of languages in an even more amazing way. Modern media such as radio and television give young people in developing countries much knowledge about the world. But this knowledge doesn’t come in words from the mouths of their parents or the elders in their neighborhood. It usually comes in the language of a different culture.People in different cultures think it good for them to share a popular language. They can quickly share ideas and work together. Knowing the same language means easier communication and is a basis for trust.Is the death of a small local language such a terrible thing?The answer is maybe. Many cultures may have words for many useful things we know nothing about. If their languages die, their valuable wisdom may be lost forever.The future of the world’s languages depends on our actions now. Will we protect endangered languages or allowed them to quietly disappear?Time will have the last word.56. Scientists say that within 50 years, perhaps, there will be only _____languages in the world.A. 4,000B. over 3,000C. around 3,000D. no more than 2057. In “The languages of the world’s main cultures are replacing thelanguages of the smaller cultures,” the verb “replace” means “_____”.A. to put something back into a correct placeB. to use a second thing in place of the first thingC. to find good place for somethingD. to decide how important something is58. The passage says that if all the people in the world knew a major worldlanguage, _____.A. radio and television would all use the languageB. it would be easier for them to share their ideasC. lessons at schools would be taught in the languageD. people would respect their own culture more59. Also, the passage says that if nobody spoke the languages of smallercultures, _____.A. Many of the words for things we do not know would be lost.B. knowledge would come from the mouths of the eldersC. people would have difficult in working togetherD. there would be no smaller cultures.60. By saying “Time will have the last word,” the writer means “ _____”.A. let us wait and seeB. we have time to do somethingC. it is too late to do anythingD. it is only a problem of timeBPeople who are cheerful and relaxed are less likely to suffer from colds. It’s possible that being full of vim and vigor helps the body fight illnesses, say the researchers from Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) in Pittsburgh.“We need to take more seriously the possibility that a positive emotional style is a major player in disease risk,” says psychologist Sheldon Cohen, the study’s lead researcher.In a previous study, Cohen and his colleagues found that people who tended to be cheerful and lively were least likely to develop sniffles, coughs, and other cold symptoms.Those findings were interesting, but they didn’t prove that a person’s attitude affects whether he or she gets sick. Instead, it was still probable that a person’s underlying personality is what matters.Evidence suggests, for instance, that certain people are naturally more likely to be outgoing and optimistic, with high self-respect and a sense of2control over life. This would mean that who we are, not how we feel, finally decides our chances of catching colds.To figure out which mattered more (personality or emotions). The CMU team interviewed 193 healthy adults. The researchers talked to each person over the phone every evening for 2 weeks. They told the researchers about the positive and negative feelings that they had experienced that day.The results showed that everyone in the study was equally likely to get infected. Their symptoms, however, differed depending on the types of emotions that they had reported over the previous 2 weeks.Among those who reported good moods and had been infected with the flu virus, for example, 28 percent developed coughs and stuffy (堵塞) noses. On the other hand, those symptoms struck 41 percent of people who had been less positive. Scientists argue about whether negative emotions or positive emotions have a stronger effect on how healthy we are, For now, it can not hurt to look on the bright side more often than not.61. What is the text mainly about?A. How to get rid of colds.B. Attitude determines life.C. Smiles turn away colds.D. Different opinions about colds.62.The phrase”full of vim and vigor” underlined in Paragraph 1 probablymeans___________.A.ignorantB. Well-informedC. energeticD. in low spirits63.According to the research, persons who are likely to catch colds should bethose __________?A. Who have negative attitude towards their life.B. Who are very emotional and optimistic.C. Who are open-minded and outgoing.D. Who have trouble with their noses64.The last paragraph implies that __________.A.positive and negative emotions have good aspects.B.people who have been less positive tend to catch colds.C.Keeping an optimistic state of mind is good for health.D.positive emotions have a stronger effect on health.C高三英语第3页Comic Strips（连环漫画）For hundreds of years, artists have used cartoons to criticize bad rulers or landowners. As early as the 19th century, people produced and read books of drawing. In many ways, they were similar to modern comics. They contained stories of naughty children and playful animals. The owl（猫头鹰）and the elephant were usually wise animals, ready to give advice. The lion and the tiger were brave. The fox and the wolf were cunning（狡猾的）greedy（贪婪的）and dangerous.A century ago, an American newspaper published the first full-colour comic strip. It was so popular that sales of the newspaper, Morning Journal, increased quickly. Since then, newspapers throughout the world have included comic strips.In modern times, comics are popular in China, Japan, the USA and almost everywhere. Not even video games or CD-ROMs have reduced their popularity. Names such as Snoopy, Woodstock and Garfield are well known in dozens of countries. The Peanuts comic strip appears in over 2,000 newspapers and in more than 25 languages. People believe that its creator, Charles M. Schultz, earned US$60 million a year.Perhaps one day, you may like to create your own comic strip and become a millionaire. First, you must think of a good plot. It should be funny, exciting or interesting in some way. It should have plenty of action. Moreover, the language must be realistic and simple. The words should suit the characters in your story. One type of person might say, “Please be quiet and listen to what we have to say.” But another type of character might simply say, “Shut up and listen!”Furthermore, the characters in your story must be clear to readers. They should be obviously good or bad ---- and not a mixture of both. A leader must be stronger or cleverer than his or her followers. In many comic strips ---- especially those showing crime of adventure ---- there should also be a hero or heroine. This will attract the reader to keep on reading the story.65. The underlined word “plot” is similar in meaning to _____.A. placeB. stripC. storyD. character66. Which of the following is NOT the name of a cartoon Character?A. Snoopy.B. Peanuts.C. Woodstock.D. Garfield.67. In the 19th century, the wolf in the cartoons was NOT _____.A. cunningB. dangerousC. greedyD. brave4DMeetings don’t just eat up time in the workplace ; they actually make groups of people stupider, says new research.Working in a group makes people perform worse on intelligence tests, as some group members are so anxious about doing well that they “divert”their brain towards maintaining their social status in the group.You may joke about how committee meetings make you feel brain dead, but our findings suggest that they make you act brain dead as well, said Read Montague the study leader at Virginia Tech.Groups of volunteers showed measurable drops in IQ when asked to perform intelligence tests socially, with the results broadcast to the group.Some people performed well in the “social”tests, but others were affected badly--- and overall,performance dropped.Women appear to feel this pressure more than men---only three out of 13 female volunteers performed well in a social environment, with 10 out of 13 finding that their performance dropped.The researchers used a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner to monitor how people’s brains responded--- and found that bad performers tended to show activity in parts of their brain that dealt with emotions and anxiety.“We started with individuals who were matched for their IQ,”said Montague. “Yet when we placed them in small groups, ranked their performance on tasks against their peers, and broadcast the rankings, we saw dramatic drops in the ability of some study subjects to solve problems.”“Our study highlights the unexpected and dramatic consequences even subtle social signals in group settings may have on the individual,” said lead author Keneth Kishida.“We don’t know how much these effects are present in real-world settings. By placing an emphasis on competition, for example, are we missinga large segment of the talent pool?”68. Which of the following statements is Not true according to thepassage?A. Meetings make groups of people stupider.B. Meetings make you act brain dead.C. Meetings make people perform worse on intelligence tests.高三英语第5页D. Meetings don’t affect men’s performance in intelligence tests.69. This passage can be classified as __________.A. An advertisementB.a book reviewC. A feature storyD.a science report70.What would be the best title of the text?A. Brainstorming? More Like Brain DrainB. Brainstorming Affects People”s IQ TestC. Brainstorming Makes People Act Brain DeadD.Brainstorming Affects Women’s PerformanceE根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
2014年高考模拟考试英语试题(含答案)
2014年高考模拟考试英语试题第I卷（共105分）第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）该部分分为第一、第二两节。
注意：回答听力部分时，请先将答案标在试卷上。
听力部分结束前，你将有两分钟的时间将你的答案转涂到客观题答题卡上。
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项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
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。
1、At what time will the woman wake her son up?A、7:15B、7:45C、7:502、When will the man go on holiday/A、In juneB、In julyC、In August3、How did the woman come to the city?A、On footB、By busC、By car4、What does the girl mean?A、The girls got along well with each otherB、It’s understandable that girls don’t get alongC、The girls lacked the courage to fight5、What’s the man’s advice for the owman?A、To lose weightB、To save moneyC、To tie a belt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，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6至8题。
2014年高考模拟英语试卷(含听力)及答案
2014年高考模拟英语试卷（含听力）本试卷分为第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分．共150分，考试时间120分钟．第I卷第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案划在试卷上。
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。
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。
1．How long has the man probably been waiting before he gets the ticket?A．Two hours．B．Three hours．C．Four hours．2．How much did the man's sister pay for her coat?A．$172．B．$43．C．$86．3．What does the man offer to do?A．Call a taxi． B．Telephone Lisa．C．Drive his car．4．What can we know about the man from the conversation?A．He is looking for a new job．B.He is being interviewed by the woman．C．He once worked in an international company．5．What time did the second baseball game finally start?A．At 3:45pm．B．At 4:45pm．C．At 5:45pm．第二节（共15小题；每题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，并标在试卷的相应位置。
2014年高考模拟高 三 英 语(含答案)
2014年高考模拟高三英语（考试时间120分钟，满分150分。
请将答案填写在答题纸上）第Ⅰ卷(共105分)I. Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. At 2:30 p.m. B. At 3:00 p.m. C. At 3:30 p.m. D. At 4:00 p.m.2. A. At home. B. In a hotel. C. In a supermarket. D. In a restaurant.3. A. She is tired of teaching. B. She is not employed.C. Her salary is too low.D. She is too busy.4. A. Sit on the seat. B. Sit on the floor. C. Keep standing. D. Get off the bus.5. A. Boring. B. Helpful. C. Impressive. D. Unnecessary.6. A. By car. B. By bus. C. By train. D. On foot.7. A. Teacher and student. B. Sister and brother.C. Daughter and father.D. Wife and husband.8. A. She doesn’t want to go to the concert. B. She is eager to go to the concert.C. S he is interested in American songs.D. She doesn’t like music at all.9. A. David stopped his project halfway.B. David’s project didn’t get any financial support.C. David has got financial support from the government.D. David’s project was forced to stop by the government.10. A. Asking for help. B. Expressing her dissatisfaction.C. Telling her plan.D. Offering suggestions.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages. The passages will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. The benefits of traveling. B. The definition of traveling.C. The experiences of traveling.D. The different ways of traveling.12. A. Traveling makes you independent.B. Traveling helps you become successful.C. Traveling helps you start a conversation.D. Traveling makes you clear about your purpose of life.13. A. Reserved B. Suspicious. C. Negative. D. Positive. Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following report.14. A. 368,000. B. 1,220. C. 3,555. D. 2,011.15. A. Now drunk drivers will not be punished if they do not cause accidents.B. The number of drunk driving cases in Shanghai dropped by 70 percent in 2011.C. There was a drop of 18.8 percent in the number of people killed by drunk drivers in 2011.D. Now drunk drivers’ licenses will be permanently cancelled even if no accidents are caused.16. A. The new punishments for drunk driving.B. The drop in the number of drunk driving cases.C. People’s attitude to the revised law against drunk driving.D. The reason for issuing the revised law against drunk driving.Section CDirections: In Section C, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: 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.25. I always sit in the non-smoking section of restaurants to reduce my exposure ________ smoke.A. toB. withC. inD. from26. I’m always looking forward to owning an electronic dictionary so my father is going to buy________ for me as my birthday present.A. itB. thatC. thisD. one27. You may don’t understand why consumers choose ________ of borrowing money.A. so expensive waysB. such an expensive wayC. so an expensive wayD. such expensive a way28. Most plants grow well ________ there is sufficient water and good sunshine.A. whereB. unlessC. althoughD. until29. When ________ to see his badly-injured friend in hospital, he almost went through a red light.A. driveB. drivingC. drivenD. having driven30. Someone ________ the tap on, for the water is running over and flooding the bathroom.A. must have leftB. could have leftC. should have leftD. may be leaving31. ________ careful you are to avoid germs, you will probably get sick sometimes.A. WheneverB. WhereverC. HoweverD. Whether32. How long do you think it will be before another aircraft carrier ________ in China?A. buildB. will buildC. is builtD. will be built33. I’d like to see your problem _________ before the end of this term.A. solveB. solvedC. to solveD. to be solved34. Our likes and dislikes are part of ______ makes us unique and interesting, not better or superior.A. whatB. thatC. whichD. it35. It’s believed that the harder you work, ________ result you’ll get.A. the betterB. the more betterC. the more goodD. better36. Only when we began our college life ________ the importance of English.A. we realizedB. we had realizedC. did we realizeD. can we realize37. When ________ he changed his mind to lend you some money?A. it wasB. it was thatC. didD. was it that38. Mercedes is the first team ________ the race this year, following Button’s victory in Australialast year.A. winningB. wonC. winD. to win39. Video may also prove useful in situations ________ note taking is difficult, such as in amoving car.A. whenB. whereC. thatD. as40. ________ was the center of our planetary system was a difficult concept to grasp in the MiddleAges.A. It was the sun and not the earthB. Being the sun and not the earthC. That the sun not the earthD. The sun and not the earthSection BDirections: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.Going on a date can be a fearful experience for most of us. Butnow a pair of “social X-Ray” glasses 41 to tell you exactlywhat the other person is thinking—and when you should stoptalking.The glasses have a camera the size of a grain of rice which isput into the glasses’frame and connected with a wire to a smallcomputer which can be attached to the user’s body. The camera __42 the other person’s facial expressions and 43 them up with 24 known features which convey 44 . How long and how often 24 “feature points”appear on the subject’s face are then analyzed by software developed by a team of Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). This data is then compared with a bank of expressions and the computer tells the wearer through an earpiece(耳机) and lightson the glasses what their date is thinking. In a traffic light-style system, a red light means 45 , yellow means they are a little 46 and green means your date is happy.The glasses are currently under development by re searchers at MIT’s Media Lab. They say that wearing them during a conversation with another person is like having an “extra sense”.The glasses were developed for people suffering from autism(自闭症) who have genuine 47__ interacting with others, but now the team behind it has seen wider 48 .So far the glasses are still a work in progress and have been 49 just 64 percent of the time, a figure which is expected to improve with further tests.III. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections: 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’s been so warm in the United States this year, especially in March, that national records weren't just broken, they were deep-fried.Temperatures in the lower 48 states were 8.6 degrees above normal for March and 6 degrees higher than average for the first three months of the year, according to 50 by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. That goes far 51 the old records.The extent of how 52 the year has been in the US has 53 some meteorologists(气象学者) who have warned about global warming.“Everybody has this uneasy feeling. This is not good,” said Jerry Meehl, a climate scientist who54 in extreme weather at the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder, Colo. “It’s a55 pleasure. You’re out enjoying this 56 March weather, but you know it’s not a good thing.”It’s not just March.“It’s been going on for several months,” said Jake Crouch, a climate scientist at NOAA’s National Climatic Data Center in Ashville, N.C.Meteorologists say an unusual combination of several weather 57 , including La Nina, was the direct cause of the warm start to 2012. While individual events can’t be 58 on global warming, Crouch said this is like the extremes that are supposed to get more frequent because of 59 climate change from the burning of fossil fuels such as coal and oil.Normally, March 60 42.5 degrees across the country. This year, the average was 51.1, which is closer to the average for April. Only one other time —in January 2006 —was the country as a whole that much 61 than normal for an entire month.In March, 62 7,775 weather stations across the nation broke daily high temperature records and another 7,517 broke records for night-time 63 . Combined, that’s more h igh temperature records broken in one month than ever before, Crouch said.“When you look at what’s happened in March this year, it’s beyond 64 ,” said University of Victoria climate scientist Andrew Weaver.50. A. estimates B. calculations C. predictions D. introductions51. A. beyond B. behind C. below D. beside52. A. unusual B. cold C. typical D. fascinating53. A. excited B. attracted C. affected D. alarmed54. A. majors B. involves C. specializes D. fills55. A. magnificent B. doubtful C. responsible D. guilty56. A. freezing B. nice C. hot D. terrible57. A. styles B. conditions C. patterns D. changes58. A. focused B. blamed C. based D. depended59. A. manmade B. natural C. sudden D. important60. A. defines B. averages C. includes D. means61. A. greater B. quicker C. hotter D. richer62. A. at last B. at most C. at least D. at present63. A. heat B. wind C. rain D. moonlight64. A. unavailable B. unchangeable C. unavoidable D. unbelievable Section BDirections: 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 you have just read.（A）Marshall was a promising young artist. He painted with great feeling. His paintings were all characterized by a strong love and sympathy for people. His high school art teacher felt he had a special talent.Marshall’s father didn’t want him to be a painter, however. Mr. Donaldson wanted his son to be a stockbroker(股票经纪人). He wanted Marshall to continue the dynasty started by his great-great grandfather in 1820. The family business, Donaldson and Donaldson Inc., was now a large, successful investment firm.Mr. Donaldson felt Marshall was much too individualistic. “Listen,” he told his son, “I had no say in choosing my career. I just did what my dad told me.”“But you are good at business,”Marshall replied. “I’m not. I’m sure I would just cause trouble for you and problems for the company.” Marshall felt there was no way he could ever fill his father’s shoes. And, although he was no stranger to high society, he didn’t feel comfortable among the wealthy. He preferred the ordinary, working-class people of the city. His paintings told of their struggles and their hopes.Sometimes after school Marshall would hang around outside a factory gate. He would draw the workers as they came out at the end of their shift. Marshall wondered how they could keep doing that hard, boring work year after year. Then he realized most of them would be doing something different if they could. But their great obstacle in life was lack of education.When Marshall got home, he would take out his paintings. The paintings expressed his sympathy and respect for those hard-working people.Well, Marshall never did enter the family business. This angered his father. But as Marshall got older, his career as an artist began to take off. He became quite famous, and people paid large amounts for his “plain people” paintings.In time, this success won Marshall’s dad over. Mr. Donaldson could see his son was born to paint. Marshall was glad his father finally came around. And happily, the two began to work together after all. Twice each year they held a benefit art show.Marshall donated a number of his paintings to be sold at each show. The persuasive Mr. Donaldson got his wealthy friends and clients(客户) to attend—and to spend. The money from the art sales was used to help factory workers improve their education.65. Why didn’t Marshall’s father want Marshall to be a painter at first?A. He thought Marshall was good at business rather than art.B. He expected Marshall to continue their family business.C. He wanted Marshall to earn more money.D. He thought Marshall was individualistic.66. From the passage we can learn that ___________.A. Marshall’s choice turned out to be wrongB. Marshall’s choice affected their family businessC. Marshall’s father at last supported Marshall’s choiceD. Marshall’s father was always unhappy with Marshall’s choice67. The underlined phrase “take off” in paragraph 7 probably means “__________”.A. to take away or removeB. to go away unexpectedlyC. to stop working temporarilyD. to suddenly become very successful68. It was __________ that made Marshall a successful artist.A. his talent and diligenceB. his dad’s help with art showsC. his art teacher’s supportD. his desire to help poor people（B）To whom it may concern,I highly recommend Jane Doe as a candidate for employment. Jane was employed by Company Bubble from 2008 to 2011. She was responsible for office support including word processing, scheduling appointments and creating brochures, newsletters, and other office literature.Jane has excellent communication skills. In addition, she is extremely organized, reliable and computer literate. Jane can work independently and is able to follow through to ensure that the job gets done. She is flexible and willing to work on any project that is assigned to her. Jane was quick to volunteer to assist in other areas of company operations as well.Jane would be a valuable employee for your company and has my highest recommendation. If you have any further questions with regard to her background or qualifications, please do not hesitate to call me.Sincerely,John Smith Dear Hiring Manager,I’m interested in the summer position at Sarasota Store advertised in The Sarasotian.I have excellent communication skills and a talent for customer service. My past experience as a volunteer at Sarasota Hospital made it necessary for me to focus on providing quality customer service, and also enabled me to work with all types of people.I believe that my communication skills, customer service abilities, and positive work ethic would make me a valuable person for your store.I can be reached at angelamerlyn@ or 129-2278-3490. Thank you for your consideration.Sincerely,Angela Merlyn Dear Ms Alba,The purpose of this letter is to announce my resignation from ABC Company, effective two weeks from this date.This was not an easy decision to make on my part. The past ten years has been very rewarding. I’ve enjoyed working for you and managing a very successful team dedicated to a quality manufactured product delivered on time.I have accepted a position as Vice President at Manufacturing for Land Lubber Industries in Watertown, West Virginia. This opportunity gives me the chance to grow professionally and we will only be a few miles from my family.I wish you and the company all the best. I do hope our paths will cross again in the future.Sincerely,Aubrey White 69. What probably was Jane in Company Bubble?A. A receptionist.B. An accountant.C. A saleswoman.D. A secretary.70. The second letter is mainly written to _________.A. apply for a positionB. make friends with the addresseeC. make an appointmentD. report the result of Merlyn’s work71. In the third letter which of the following reasons is mentioned as to why the writer is leavingthe company?A. Promotion of another colleague.B. Bad relationship with present colleagues.C. Further professional development.D. Bad health condition of a family member.（C）Thirty years ago, public health officials in the United States reported on the first cases of what came to be known as AIDS.But today an estimated sixteen and a half million children have lost one or both parents to AIDS. Millions more live with adults who are sick from AIDS.Lucie Cluver from Oxford University in England has studied children of AIDS(AIDS orphaned children and children living with sick adults) in South Africa. She says children can be deeply affected by their experiences. And one of the biggest impacts we see is mental health, their psychological health. So, for example, we see that AIDS orphaned children have very much higher levels of depression, anxiety and stress disorder than children who have a live parent or children whose parents have died of other causes. Lucie Cluver says children have to live with the sense of shame connected to AIDS. Many are abused(欺负) at school or excluded from the community.Children living with sick adults are more likely to live in poverty and face physical and emotional abuse. Also, Lucie Cluver says the children often become the caregivers. They’re missing school to go and get medication. They’re often taking them to the toilet, cleaning their wounds or washing their bedclothes. So these kids find it ve ry stressful and upsetting. They’re very worried about the health and feel responsible for the health of the sick person. Close contact with sick adults can sometimes spread tuberculosis(肺结核) or other diseases. And, as Lucie Cluver said, even when the children are in school, paying attention can be difficult. It’s constantly on their minds and really making it difficult for them to do well at school. She calls for testing more children for tuberculosis. She also calls for giving more parents the drugs needed to keep them healthy longer with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.There are programs to help children, but there is “far more to be done.” Interventions(干预治疗) and support groups are “urgently needed” for those orphaned by AIDS or living with sick adults. But the evidence for which interventions are effective “is still thin”.72. The topic of the passage is __________.A. children of AIDS doing badly at schoolB. more and more children suffering from AIDSC. children of AIDS facing mental problemsD. an increasing number of people dying of AIDS73. According to Lucie Cluver, AIDS orphaned children have very much higher levels ofdepression mainly because they __________.A. have a sense of shame connected to AIDSB. cannot focus their attention on study at schoolC. are more likely to be affected with tuberculosisD. often have to miss school to look after their sick parents74. We can infer from the last paragraph that __________.A. enough has been done for children of AIDSB. interventions prove very effective for children of AIDSC. nothing can be done to help children except interventionsD. interventions may be useful for helping children of AIDS75. Which of the following is true according to the passage?A. The first case of AIDS occurred 30 years ago.B. Children whose parents are infected with AIDS often help with housework.C. Children whose parents have died of causes other than AIDS don’t have stress disorder.D. Children don’t have psychological problems when their parents are still alive with HIV. Section CDirections: Read the following text and choose the most suitable heading from A-F for each paragraph.There is one extra heading which you do not need.Making informed choices before and during your trip is the single most important thing you can do to become a responsible traveler. With a little planning, you can improve the quality of your trip, while making a real difference to the people and places you visit.76. ______________________________Search the web and consult guidebooks to start your pre-trip homework. Look for information and resources on eco tourism. Ecotourism Explorer, TIES’ interactive online directory, makes searching for your perfect eco-holiday easy! Choose guidebooks with information on your destination’s environmental, social and political issues, and read before booking.77. ______________________________Call or email tour operators that have firsthand knowledge of the place you are considering visiting. Check the websites of all accommodations. Let tour operators/hotels know that you are a responsible consumer. Before you book, ask about their social and environmental policies. For instance - What is your environmental policy? What percentage of your employees are local citizens? Do you support any projects to benefit the local community?78. ______________________________Are the businesses you’re considering certified? Do they have eco-label ratings, or have they won eco-awards? Have you heard of the AAA or 5-star rating systems? These long-standing labels judge hotel quality and services. Many certification programs have also been created in tourism to rate the environmental and social impacts of tourism businesses. These programs are important tools for distinguishing genuine ecotourism companies, products or services from those that are merely using “eco-” as a marketing tool to attract consumers. More and more companies have earned eco-labels, and we encourage you to purchase from these businesses.79. ______________________________A growing number of tourism businesses are helping to financially and materially support community projects and offering travelers the opportunity to get involved. Many of TIES members around the globe are leading the efforts to give back to local communities and enhance the livelihoods of local people through ecotourism. We encourage you to contribute to and participate in these projects, and support those companies that are making positive impacts on the lives of local hosts.80. ______________________________Don’t Be Fooled by green-washing. “Eco” is a fashionable label used widely in the tourism industry. It sounds appealing, but much of what is marketed as “eco” is simply traditional tourism with superficial changes. So it’s important to check behind the labels.Section DDirections: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.A finding in recent years shows that men cannot manufacture blood as efficiently as women can. This makes surgery riskier for men. Men also need more oxygen because they do not breathe as often as women. But men breathe more deeply and this exposes them to another risk. They draw more of the air into their lungs when it is polluted.Men’s bones are larger than women’s and they are arranged somewhat differently. The female walk that causes so many whistles is a matter of bone structure. A man has broader shoulders and a narrower pelvis(骨盆), which makes him walk with no waste moti on. A woman’s wider pelvis, designed for childbearing, forces her to put more movement into each step she takes with the result that she displays a bit of jiggle and sway(摇摆) as she walks.If you think a man is brave because he can climb a ladder to clean the roof, don’t forget it is easier for him than for a woman. The angle at which a woman’s thigh(大腿) is joined to her knees makes climbing difficult for her, whether it is a ladder or stairs or a mountain that she is climbing.A man’s skin is thicker than a woman’s and not nearly as soft. This prevents the sun’s radiation from getting through, which is why men wrinkle less than women do. Women have a thin layer of fat just under the skin and there is a plus to this greater fat reserve. It acts as an invisible fur coat to keep a woman warmer in the winter. Women also stay cooler in summer because the fat layer helps protect them against heat. Men’s fat is distributed differently. And they do not have that layer of it underneath their skin. In fact, they have considerably less fat than women and more muscle. 41 percent of a man’s body is muscle compared to thirty-five percent for women, which means that men have more muscle power. The higher proportion of muscle to fat makes it easier for men to lose weight. Muscle burns up five more calories a pound than fat does just to maintain itself. So when a man wants to lose weight, the pounds roll off much faster.(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TEN WORDS.) 81. What is this passage mainly about?_______________________________________________________________________________82. That men breathe more deeply can result in a risk of _____________________________.83. The female walk with a bit of jiggle and sway is caused by the fact that ____________________________________________________________________.84. Why do women lose weight more difficultly than men?_______________________________________________________________________________第Ⅱ卷（共45分）I. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.1. 人人该为世界和平作贡献。
高中英语真题-2014届高三英语3月模拟考试试题(含解析)
高中英语真题:2014届高三英语3月模拟考试试题（含解析）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至10页，第Ⅱ卷11至l2页。
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第一部分英语知识运用(共两节，满分55分)第一节单项填空(共10小题；每小题l．5分。
满分15分)从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填人空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
1． It is reported that recently discovered painting may be Van Goph．A．the；不填 B．a；the C．a；不填 D．the；a2． ---Alice had an accident on her way to school yesterday．--- ? She is always careful．A．How come B．Why not C．So what D．What for考点：考查情景交际。
3． We can go on Tuesday or Friday， you preler. A．whenever B．however C．whatever D．whichever4． As Mrs Roosevelt put ，I'd rather light a candle than complain about the darkness．A．it B．that C．this D．them5． according to the instructions，the medicine will work for your headache．A．To take B．Taking C．Taken D．Take6． ---That must have been a terrible experience．---Yeah．I in the damaged car，unable to move．A．was stuck B．have been stuck C．am stuck D．had b een stuck．must have done可知句子讲述的是过去发生的事情，应该用一般过去时，答案选A考点：考查动词时态。
2014年湖南省高考 英语 模拟仿真试题(4-1)
2014年湖南省高考模拟仿真试题（4-1）英语试题Part Ⅰ Listening (30 points) SECTION A Y ou will hear each conversation twice. Conversation 11.Why can’t the man talk to the woman now?A.He is in trouble.B. He is cooking supper.C. He has lots of homework to do.2.What does the woman say she will do?A.Help the man with work.B. Wait in the man’s place.C. Come again later. Conversation 23. Where is Ken probably?A. At a shop.B. At home.C. In the classroom.4. Why are the speakers having a meeting?A. For fun.B. For work.C. For an exam. Conversation 35. Who is the man?A. The woman’s husband.B. The woman’s boss.C. The woman’s classmate.6. What did the woman bring back?A. Some presents from the party.B. Some information about her classmates.C. Some documents for the company.Conversation 47. Where will the speakers take a trip?A. To a popular science spot.B. To a wild forest.C. To a wildlife zoo.8. What advice does the man give to the woman?A. Leave some food for the animals.B. Stay far away from fire at night.C. Do not leave garbage everywhere.9. What will the speakers do today?A. Climb a mountain.B. Rest at home.C. Go fishing. Conversation 510. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. A painting.B. Food.C. An old man.11. What is the small boy doing?A. Sitting at the table.B. Standing at the side of the table.C. Playing under the table.12. How does the woman feel?A. Hungry.B. Strange.C. Interested. Conversation 613. What was the main reason why the man wanted to join the army?A. Most of his toys weretanks. B. His uncle suggested that he do so.C. He often heard stories about the army.14. What did the woman and her sister use to do?A. Visit different shops.B. Pretend to be shopkeepers.C. Make money by selling waste things.15. What is the subject of the conversation?A. Childhood dreamsB. Hard work and success.C. Unhappy memories in life. Section B: Fill in each blank with no more than 3 WORDS. You will hear the passage twice.Freezing WeatherPlaces Problems or damages16 Europe More than 200 people were killed.Bosnia ● Farmers have problems feeding their cows.● 17 has dropped by 30%.Ukraine 18 people died in low temperatures.Rome ●19 are unable to operate.●The government has to take measures before 20 in temperature.Part Ⅱ Language Knowledge (45 points)Section A (15 points) Choose one answer that best completes the sentence.21. It’s reported that energy drinks a re not allowed ___ in Australia.A. to be makingB. to be madeC. to makeD. to have been made22. －Have you seen the film Lost in Thailand?－Oh, no. I ___ my homework all day yesterday.A. had doneB. didC. have doneD. was doing23. The flood last month in the east was a real disaster, ___ 19 people dead and 78 missing.A. to leaveB. leftC. leavingD. having left24. －Linda, the phone in your office can’t be connected all the time. Why?－Oh, sorry, Miss Miles. The service ___ since last Wednesday.A. has been stoppedB. is stoppedC. was stoppedD. had been stopped25. Bob, ___ these brochures among the tourists before you leave, will you?A. having distributedB. to distributeC. distributeD. distributing26. Tony eventually realized his childhood dream ___ he could play on one of the top teams.A. whichB. thatC. of whichD. where27. To our great relief, Jack’s illness proved not to be as serious as we ___.A. had fearedB. has fearedC. would fearD. feared28. ___ difficulty you may have, we will always fight along with you.A. WhatB. HowC. WhateverD. However29. Their answers are exactly the same. One of them ___ from the other.A. must copyB. must have copiedC. should copyD. should havecopied30. I have always been honest and straightforward, and it doesn’t matter ___ I’m talking to.A. who is it thatB. who it is thatC. it is who thatD. it is whom that31. －Mr. Harry, we want to hear what you think about the reform being carried out in our school.－OK, I ___ to that.A. am comingB. have comeC. cameD. come32. ___ with the increasing unemployment, many people went on strike in most of the Europeancountries.A. FacingB. Being facedC. FacedD. Having faced33. I have finished a large part of the novel written by Dickens, the rest of which ___ verydifficult.A. isB. areC. wasD. were34. －Sunday is a public holiday, ___ children should get close to nature.－But most of them have several lessons to attend.A. whereB. whichC. in whichD. when35. ___ it rain tomorrow, we would have to cancel the football match.A. WereB. WouldC. ShouldD. WillSECTION B (18 points) Fill in each blank with the choice that best fits the context.Alcohol is often taken as a symbol of a special celebration or as a sign of friendship. So it is 36 to see people toasting with a large glass of alcohol to the health or fortune. Unfortunately, every year, alcohol also ruins thousands of lives and destroys many happy families.Some people drink alcohol to 37 their tension or pain. They mistakenly think that through drinking, they can 38 from their problems and worries. But it is never a 39 . During those hours of drinking, alcohol only numbs their senses and makes them forget their worries. However, when they wake up, their problems are still unsolved.A 40 alcohol drinker is running the great risks of getting heart diseases and liver failure. Too much alcohol taken into the body system, death will 41 occur. Alcohol also affects unborn babies disastrously. Those pregnant mothers with 42 alcohol in their blood system risk causing their unborn babies to suffer from defects (缺陷) at birth. 43 , babies are innocent victims due to their mothers’ mistakes. Therefore they should be extremely cautious of any alcohol and it is better to 44 all drinking during pregnancy.Drunken driving is one of the worst 45 of alcohol abuse. Every year, many lives are lost due to 46 driving on roads and highways. A drunk driver cannot see and judge the distance clearly and will find it difficult to control his vision and 47 on the road, so he fails to control over his reflexes. That is how accidents occur. Not only does he hurt himself but also other innocent road users.【1】A. normal B. ideal C. common D. regular【2】A. increase B. create C. produce D. relieve【3】A. differ B. escape C. solve D. cancel【4】A. solution B. success C. fact D. decision【5】A. social B. addicted C. heavy D. light【6】A. seldom B. hardly C. eventually D. strongly【7】A. proper B. excessive C. little D. no【8】A. After all B. Above all C. First of all D. All in all【9】A. run out B. leave out C. carry out D. cut out【10】A. reasons B. effects C. causes D. examples【11】A. normal B. careless C. dangerous D. drunken【12】A. judgment B. patience C. emotion D. imagination SECTION C (12 points) Fill in each blank with one word that best fits the context.A donation thank-you letter not only shows your good manners, 48 can help deepen your ties. Also, the other person will feel that 49 appreciate his or her contribution, however small it is.When you are writing 50 donation thank-you letter, you should use the name of the donor instead of just using a basic greeting. You should thank the person sincerely for his or her support and explain 51 useful it proved to you. You need to tell the person the good things 52 their donation helped you achieve. You need to be specific as to when, how and on whom or for what the donation was used. The tone of the letter should be personal, as if you 53 speaking face to face to the donor.You should send the letter in 48 hours 54 receiving the donation. If you fail to do that, then it should be sent over within a week. The sooner you send it, the 55 .Part Ⅲ Reading Comprehension (30 points)ASomeone telephoned me today asking if I would be willing to bring food to a family in need. The mother was having a major operation and would be lying down for several weeks. Of course, I responded with an immediate “Yes!”. As I planned the meal in my head, I reflected on how many times over the years I had been asked to prepare food. I have done so countless times with a very open heart.But the truly amazing thing is that I have received double over the course of my life. When my mother passed away, our house was filled with fresh dinners for weeks. A woman from the church of our community stopped by each evening with some food. The gift of food was her small way of trying to ease our pain.Later in my life, when I was on bed rest during my pregnancy with twins, women of the church again stepped in to help. They arranged babysitting for my two-year-old daughter, and brought lovely dinners to our house. Even when I was put in the hospital, my husband would bring cooked meals to my hospital room. How we relied on these dinners to feed my tired husband and young daughter.Food is all about comfort. It feeds our bodies, but it can also feed our souls. When you hear people talking about their favorite holidays, it usually includes their feelings connected with sharing food. I know I’ll have many more chances in my lifetime to prepare food for others. It is truly a gift I want to prepare and deliver to someone in need.【1】We can learn from the first paragraph that the author _____.A. was tired of preparing food.B. was glad to be able to lend a hand.C. knew the family in need very well.D. had to stay in bed for several weeks.【2】The author has given lots of food to others because _____.A. she has received others’ food.B. she is friendly to others.C. she is a church member.D. she is poor at cooking.【3】. What do we know about the author’s family?A. Her husband isn’t good at cooking.B. Her family is too poor to buy enough food.D. Her family lives not far from a church.C. She has a babysitter taking care of hertwins.【4】Which of the following is TRUE about the author?A. She didn’t get enough food during her pregnancy.B. Her mother died when she was in hospital.C. She received food along with comfort in her hard times.D. She thinks offering food is the best way to show love.【5】. Which of the conclusion can we get according to the article?A. Every man has his faults.B. Actions speak louder than words.C. A good beginning makes a good ending.D. One good turn deserves another.BSometimes ideas do not appear when you are concentrating your attention and mysteriously appear when you are not. Modern science recognizes this as a result of incubating (酝酿) the problem in your subconscious (潜意识) yet can't account for why it occurs.When you quit thinking about a subject and decide to forget it, your subconscious mind doesn't quit working. Your thoughts keep making associations. This is why you're experienced suddenly remembering names, getting solutions to problems you've forgotten about, and ideas outof the blue when you're relaxing and not thinking about any particular thing.You may try solving a problem with your subconscious mind by writing a letter to it. The letter should read just like a letter you would send to a real person. Seal the letter and put it away.Let go of the problem. Don't work on it. Forget it. Do something else. This is the incubation stage when much of what goes on occurs outside your focused awareness, in your unconscious. Open the letter in two days. The answer might magically pop into your mind.An advertising agency was under pressure to come up with a marketing campaign to introduce new television shows. Bob, the creative director, wrote the following letter which he addressed to his subconscious mind. He called his subconscious mind "Secret Expert".Secret Expert,I need to come up with a new marketing program to introduce a new season of TV shows. I'm interested in coming up with some kind of campaign that will capture the audience's attention more than one time. Is there something people need that we can advertise on? What kind of products, foods and services should we investigate? I need a fresh approach to advertising. Your mission is to give me a new idea on how to advertise TV shows.Thanks, BobBob mailed the letter to himself and when he read what he had written, he got his brainstorm, which was to advertise on "eggs". Somehow an association between "foods", "need", and "fresh" approach" inspired the thought of using "fresh eggs to advertise". He arranged to place laser imprints of the slogans for the TV shows on eggs —some thirty million.The consumers look at a single egg at least a few times, when they buy the eggs at the store, when they transfer them to the refrigerator, and when they crack them open. It's unlike any otherad medium in the world, because you're looking at it while you're using it.【1】You remember names when you're not thinking about them because your subconscious mind____.A. is still workingB. is full of namesC. stops workingD. improves your memory 【2】Which of the following was included in Bob's letter to his subconscious mind?A. How the solution could be found.B. When he would need its help.C. What product could be advertisedD. What he wanted it to do【3】During the incubation stage, your focused awareness _____.A. waits for an answerB. controls your thoughtsC. doesn't workD. helps your unconscious 【4】In what way did the ad on eggs help?A. It helped Bob to get a brainstormB. It made the TV shows known to people repeatedly.C. It greatly increased the sales of eggs.D. It made sure consumers could get fresh eggs.【5】Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?A. Difference between Subconscious and AwarenessB. A fresh Approach to AdvertisingC. Communicating with Your Subconscious MindD. Solving problems with your Subconscious MindCHow often do you go on holiday? Going on holiday makes you feel good while you're there－you gain the health benefits for months, new research shows.Jetting off to exotic destinations such as the Maldives cuts your blood pressure, helps you sleep better and bounce back from stress, it found. The benefits last at least a fortnight longer than the vacation and can be felt for months in some cases where it is claimed. Experts say workers should always take their full holiday entitlement each year－as many as one in three don't－to get the benefits.The study compared key health markers in holidaymakers visiting Thailand, Peru or the Maldives, with people who stayed at home and continued working. The average blood pressure of those on holiday dropped by 6% while the workers saw their blood pressure rise by 2% over the same period. The sleep quality of holiday-makers improved by 17% while that of the non-holidaymakers deteriorated by 14%.The study also found the ability of vacationers to recover from stress—known as the stress-resilience test－improved by 29%. There was a 71% fall in stress resilience scores among workers. Test showed a fall in blood glucose levels, reducing the risk of diabetes, trimmer waistlines and enhanced mood and energy levels, with the effects sustained for at least 2 weeks after returning home.The Holiday Health Experiment was conducted by tour operator Kuoni and Nuffield Health, the UK's largest healthcare charity.【1】The author intends to tell us that _____.A. it is best to go to foreign countries like Maldives.B. we had better go on holiday for the benefits of healthC. we have to go on holiday as much as possibleD. you'll certainly get depressed if you don't go on holiday【2】According to the article, how many people go on holiday?A. Two thirdsB. 17%C. One thirdD. A quarter【3】The underlined word "deteriorated" in Paragraph 3 probably means "______".A. remainedB. roseC. improvedD. worsened【4】Which of the following can we infer from the passage?A. Holiday makers are more adaptable than non-holidaymakers.B. The result of the study is mostly based on the description from the people involved.C. The further you go, the better you benefit.D. Most people like to stay at home during the holiday.【5】The best title of the passage is ______.A. A Holiday Health ExperimentB. Key Health Markers in HolidaymakersC. Health Benefits from HolidayD. Health Problems of Having HolidayPart Ⅳ Writing (45 points) Section A (10 points): Fill in the numbered blanks by using the information from the passage. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.Career development refers to the life-long process of continuously managing your professional work. The process assists people in defining their career goals and ambitions clearly.Education is the first step in career development because education received in various institutions like elementary school, high school, and university helps in increasing the depth of a student’s knowledge.Career development is also concerned with personality as a person needs to present himself in the best way possible in his workplace to make a mark for himself. Relevant personal qualities are important, such as loyalty to the company, responsibility and so on, since these qualities can establish your credibility and honesty among colleagues.Along with quality of education and personality, career development also emphasizes the important aspects of training. Knowledge learned in classrooms needs to be applied smartly to doing the work assigned in a satisfactory way. For this, a good deal of training needs to be provided for the employees by their employers. Get as much training as possible! Take any training available from your employers.There are many objectives of career development, one of which is identifying your strengths and weaknesses. Your career won’t move in a wrong direction onl y if you make full use of your strengths and working on your weaknesses. A person understands his worth with the help of career development. Thus career development affects current and future performance of people.Because of the development of globalization, employers may have to work in different places across the world. Therefore, adapting to the conditions that are changing is also one objective of career development. In the absence of career development programs, employees may witness a reduced productivity which will affect their career advancement.Information is another objective of career development. Employees and students must have right information about career planning and various opportunities available to them at the right time to take opportunities and achieve their goals. They need to be aware of the skills and qualities which are essential in a modern business environment.As has been stated above, one really has to take into account and do a lot in the process of career development. But wha t’s the most important is that those who are going to create a bright and plentiful career future must improve themselves constantly over the whole life span.Title: 7172 It refers to the process of continuous professional work management.Influencing factors Education Education helps deepen 73 .74 A person needs to make a mark for himself in his workplace. Training A person is trained to put the knowledge learned which is learned 75__ into practical use.76 ● Identifying strengths and weaknesses.Using strengths fully and overcoming weaknesses make one’s career move in the77 way.● 78 the changing conditionsGlobalization makes a person have to work in different places across the world.● Getting informationA person needs to know about career planning, employment opportunities, andthe latest essential 79 .80 One has to improve himself constantly throughout his life.SECTION B (10 marks) Read the following passage. Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage and the required words limit.The people of Dubai have extended their reach－into the sky. In January, the world’s tallest building opened there. The skyscraper, called the Burj Khalifa, is 162 stories high, with 60-mile views from the top of the tower. At 2,717 feet, the structure stands more than 1,000 feet taller than the last tallest building, the Taipei 101 in Taiwan.After five years of construction, the Buji Khalifa opened with a party. But now the tower is getting down to business. The skyscraper has 37 floors of office space and 1,000 apartment. It will house the world’s largest mall. The owners hope that eventually more than 12,000 people will live and work in the 6 million square feet inside the building.The Burj Khalifa was originally named the Burj Dubai, or Dubai Tower, after the region where it was built. Dubai is a sheikdom (酋长国) which is part of the United Arab Emirates. Recently, Dubai needed a loan. Sheik Khalifa, President of the United Arab Emirates and sheik of neighboring Abu Dhabi, helped out. Burj Dubai was renamed Burj Khalifa in his honor.The towering structure has broken a number of records besides the record for height. It has the world’s hi ghest swimming pool, on the 123rd floor. It also has the world’s highest outdoor observation deck: Visitors can stand in the open air 124 stories above ground. Fifty-four elevators race up and down, going as fast as 40 miles an hour. Should the elevators stop working, 3,000 stairs go from top to bottom. And when it’s time to clean the windows, 36 workers will spend about three months washing them.Reaching half a mile into the sky, the Burj Khalifa soars over even the world’s other highest skyscrapers. Its height outstrips the Taipei 101 by 60 stories. It stands more than 1,100 feet taller than China’s Shanghai World Financial Center. And Dubai’s new tower dwarfs one of the most famous skyscrapers of all: it stands more than twice as high as the Empire State Building in New York City, the world’s tallest building for more than 40 years.【1】How tall is the Taipei 101? (no more than 2 words) (2 marks)【2】Why was Dubai Tower changed into the Buji Khalifa? (no more than 12 words) (3 marks) 【3】What’s the main idea of the fourth paragraph? (no more than 9 words) (2 marks) 【4】Please give a suitable title to this passage. (no more than 10 words) (3 marks)SECTION C (25%)书面表达：家人朋友同事聚会吃饭，以前其乐融融一起天南海北地扯，现在随着智能手机的流行，出现了一种“怪现象”：一桌子人一起吃饭，大家少有交谈，都围着餐桌玩起了手机。
高中英语真题-2014届高三英语上学期第五次模拟考试试题、新人教版
高中英语真题:2014届高三英语上学期第五次模拟考试试题、新人教版（命题：刘劲审题：熊世平宋杰2014/1/8）本卷共四个部分，时量120分钟，满分150分PART ONE LISTENING COMPREHENSION （30marks）SECTION ADirections: In this section, you’ll hear 6 conversations between 2 speakers. For each conversation, there are several questions and each question is followed by 3 choices. Listen to the conver sations carefully and then answer the questions by marking the corresponding letter (A, B or C) on the question booklet. Conversation 11. Wha t’s the girl doing?A. She is having a hot teaB. She is having a mealC. She is playing with her mother2. What is the girl given at last?A. A knifeB. A spoonC. A cupConversation 23. Why does the man want to live in an apartment?A. He doesn’t want to be aloneB. He wants his own spaceC. He can’t stand his friends4. What will the man do this weekend?A. Learn how to cookB. Meet his friendsC. Visit the womanConversation 35. How much should the man pay for the fruit?A. 18 yuanB. 12 yuanC. 15 yuan6. What will the man do next?A. Go homeB. Buy more food and drinkC. Eat some b readConversation 47. What do they have for breakfast today?A. Carrot juice and breadB. Apple juice and fried eggsC. Carrot juice and fried eggs8. Which subject doesn’t John have today?A. MathB. MusicC. History9. What can we learn from the conversation?A. John’s mother will pack the schoolbag for him.B. They are eating in the room upstairs.C. John doesn’t like apple juice and bread at all. Conversation 510. Where is the man going to spend his holidays?A. InB. InC. In11. How will the man travel?A. By seaB. By trainC. By air12. What is the weather like in the place where the woman will spend her summer holidays?A. It’s coldB. It’s rainyC. It’s warm Conversation 613. Why did Bob call ?A. To offer his help with her new house.B. To invite her out to a concert.C. To ask if she’s got the tickets.14. What will be doing next Saturday afternoon?A. Visiting a friend with Margaret.B. Watching a tennis match.C. Cleaning up the new house.15. When will the concert begin?A. At 7:30B. At 8:00C. At 7:00SECTION BDirections: In this section, you'll hear a mini-talk. Listen carefully and then fill in the numbered blanks with th e information you've got. Fill in each blank with NO MORE THA N 3 WORDS.You 'll hear the short passage TWICE.School Ellwood schoolThe number of students and teachers640 students and 16.Lessons There are two lessons before 1 7.and three more before lunch. 18._there are two more lessons .Lunch You can buy a meal for about 19.Clubs The computer club is on Tuesd ay and the science club is on 2 0.PART TWO LANGUAGE KNOWLEDGESECTION A(15marks)Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that be st completes the sentence.21. Mr. White ______ in Los Angeles for years, but recently he h as already adapted to living in .A was living B. had lived C. has lived D. lived22. Mr. Mike, in ______ supermarket we bought an iPad last we ek, will give us a report on management this evening.A. whoB. whichC. whoseD. who23. --How was your trip to ?--Great. I was helped by an organization. Otherwise, I ______it. A. wouldn’t afford B. hadn’t afforded C. wouldn’t have afforded D. need n’t have afforded24. ______ most people look forward to the relaxing life after retirement, some cannot bear the thought of not going to work any more.A. UnlessB. WhileC. AsD. When25. Not until the early years of the 19th century______ what hea t is.A. did man knowB. man had knownC. man knewD. h ad man known26 –Did you see the CEO in his office? -- Yes, he ______ by the journalist from BBC.A. has been interviewedB. is being interviewedC. had been interviewedD. was being interviewed27. –Jack failed the driving test again.-- The question is ______ we can help him avoid making the sam e mistake.A. whyB. howC. whatD. that28．I really can’t think of ______ told me you were not coming b ack till tomorrow.A. it was who thatB. who was it thatC. that who was itD. who it was that29．The boy stood there astonished, with his eyes ______ on th e strange moving object in the sky.A. to fixB. fixingC. fixedD. having fixed 30．--What’s the matter with Philips?-- Something must have happened to him. He left home three ho urs ago, but ______ at the party.A. didn’t arriveB. isn’t arrivingC. hadn’t arrivedD. has n’t arrived31．After Queen Elizabeth officially opened the 2012 Summer Olympics, London become the first city ______ three Olympic G ames in history.A. to have hostedB. hostingC. hostedD. having h osted32．If ever the occasion ______ when I want advice, you’re the first person I’ll come to.A. will ariseB. has arisenC. is arisingD. arises33. My tutor always teaches us “A man ______ fail many times, but he isn’t a failure until be began to blame somebody else.”A. shallB. mustC. wouldD. can34. ______ time at , I’m very impressed with the quality of the t eachers and students.A. Having spentB. Beijing spentC. To spendD. spen ding35. A large amount of money ______ spent on the Hope Project and a good many schools ______ set up.A, are; has been B. is; have been C. are; have been D. is; has beenSection 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 t he context.It was the end of my junior year, the weekend before a party. I was __36__ around that night with some friends, and a bottle go t passed around the car. Everyone was taking swigs (大口喝). Then the bottle got to me. I took a swig. That was the bigge st __37__ of my life – I had to drive home later that night.About a mile from my house, a policeman turned his light bar o n and I pulled over and waited for him to come to my door. “Can I see your __38__ and registration please, Miss?” He took them and went back to his car for a while. When he returned, he asked if I had __39__.“Yes sir.” I said. He asked me to step out of my car.All of a sudden I felt cold metal on my wrists. He __40__ me rig ht then and there. As I was sitting in the back seat of his car, all I could think was, “God,I’m in so much __41__ my parents are going to kill me.”The cop drove me to a town twenty minutes from my home. Bei ng arrested was so __42__. The next week I got a lawyer and I went to court two months after that. I got $ 700 in fines, forty ho urs of community __43__, and had to attend a MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) meeting. I’ll be on probation (缓刑) for a year, and I have to __44__ driver’s education again. An d I __45__ my license for a whole year!This has been a huge learning experience for me. It opened my eyes to how easy it is to make a __46__ decision. I want every one reading this to know that it’s not right to drink and drive, an d it __47__ isn’t worth losing your license.36．A．running B．driving C．riding D. walking 37．A．problem B．mistake C．change D．challeng e38．A．license B．card C．identity D．passport 39．A．eaten B．drunk C．practiced D. quarreled40．A．forgave B．scolded C．arrested D．fined 41．A．mess B．trouble C．wonder D．confusio n42．A．common B．different C．scary D．boring 43．A．communication B．activity C．service D．surv ey44．A．bring B．give C．take D．make 45．A．held B．got C．kept D．lost46．A．happy B．quick C．difficult D．stupid 47．A．gradually B．necessarily C．possibly D．definitelySection C(12marks)Directions：Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the context.Many people think the search for cleaner energy leads only to r enewable resources like sun, wind and water. But it __48__ lea ds to a fossil fuel. Natural gas is considered __49__ cleanest of the fossil fuels, the fuel created by plant and animal remains ov er millions __50__ years. Burning it releases fewer pollutants __ 51__ oil or coal. The gas is mainly methane (甲烷). It produces half the carbon dioxide of other fossil fuels. So __52__ may help cut the production of carbon gases linked to cl imate change.is first in __53__ are called "proved reserves" of natural gas. Th e is sixth. Over the years, big oil __54__ gas companies recove red much of the easily reached supplies of gas in . They drilled straight down into formations where gas collects. __55___these supplies were used up, big drillers looked for similar formations in other countries.Part ⅢReading Comprehension(30 marks)Directions：Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed b y 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 inform ation given in the passage.AFamily traditions were important in our house, and none wa s more appreciated than the perfect Christmas tree.“Dad, can we watch when you trim (修剪) the tree?” My eldest son, Dan, nine, and his seven-year-old brother John, asked.“I won’t be cutting this year,” my husband Bob said. “Dan, you a nd John are old enough to measure things. Do it all by yourselv es. Think you boys can handle it?”Dan and John seemed to grow six inches in their chairs at the t hought of such an amazing responsibility. “We can handle it.” D an promised. “We won’t let your down.”A few years before Christmas, Dan and John rushed in after sc hool. They gathered the tools they’d need and brought them out to the yard, where the tree waited. I was cooking when I heard the happy sounds as the boys carried the tree into the living roo m. Then I heard the sound that every mother knows is trouble: dead silence. I hurried out to them. The tree was cut too short. John crossed his arms tight across his chest. His eyes filled wit h angry tears.I felt worried. The tree was central to our holiday. I didn’t want t he boys to feel ashamed every time they looked at it. I couldn’t l ower the ceiling, and I couldn’t raise the floor either. There was no way to undo the damage done. Suddenly, a thought came to my mind, which turned the problem into the solution.”“We can’t make the tree taller,” I said. “But we can put it on a hi gher position.”Dan nodded his head sideways. “We could put it on the coffee table, It just might work! Let’s try it!”When Bob got home and looked at the big tree on top of the cof fee table, Dan and John held their breath.“What a good idea!” he declared. “Why didn’t I ever think of suc h a thing?”John broke into a grin. Dan’s chest swelled with pride.56. Who trimmed the Christmas tree this year?A. Dan and JohnB. The writerC. BobD. The whole fam ily57. The underlined part “grow six inches (Para 4) implies the br others felt _____,A. scaredB. embarrassedC. nervousD. proud58. What happened after the brothers moved the Christmas tree into the living room?A. They got angry with each other. .B. They found the tree was cut short.C. They rushed to schoolD. They began to decorate t he tree.59. How could the short tree be turned into a perfect one?A. By making the tree taller.B. By lowering the ceiling.C. By placing it on a coffee table.D. By raising the floor.60. What Bob said in the last but one paragraph showed______ ___.A. he was too stupid to think of the ideaB. he was a little disa ppointedC. he should not have given them the taskD. he appreciated what the brothers had doneBDebate: Can stricter gun control laws decrease the rate of crim es involving guns?Yes, because with fewer weapons, you get fewer crimes.Take a look at the crime rates of countries like the . Their cr ime rate is very low, compared to ours here in the . Just by sim ply putting stricter laws in place on who can own them, it will gr eatly reduce the crimes involving guns.Posted by: 5h4yGloryPast PracticeThere was an assault weapon(攻击性武器) ban back in 1994 under Bill Clinton. Shootings and crime di d not go down for the 10 years when this law was in effect. Cri minals do not follow rules. The law only affects those who try to obey the law to arm them to protect themselves.Posted by: jb1988Wake up, you Americans!It's hardly surprising that has one of the highest gun relate d murder rates of all countries! And of course guns don't kill peo ple, but the more people own guns, the easier it is to get access to one, the higher the chance of people using it to kill somebod y is !In , we have really strict gun laws and only a few people own guns, and obviously we don't need them. There's no reason th at a normal citizen would need a gun! Guns are made for one r eason only: killing.Posted by: cstephie13More gun control laws, fewer shootingsOn the same day as the Sandy Hook tragedy, a man in entere d a primary school with a knife and injured 22 students on Dece mber, 14. However, nobody was killed. Compare that to the 26 students and teachers killed at SandyHook in with a powerful g un. We must leam something from this tragedy.Posted by: Jasonx986Gun violence goes up with more gun controlCriminals will take advantage of the situation. They will do what ever they want and take whatever they want and kill whoever g ets in their way. They will get guns illegally. Crime rates go up a s a result of more gun control, because criminals know you don't have one, and they will kill you as they like. Banning guns doe sn't make any sense !Posted by: eebnflow61. According to the first post, in the ___________.A. the crime rate is higher than 'sB. the crime rate is rising s harplyC. there is no gun control lawsD. buying guns is very hard62. We can infer that jb1988___________.A. is against gun control lawsB. was working under Bill ClintonC. is in favor of gun control lawsD. has a gun63. Which of the following does cstephie13 probably agree with ?A. The more people own guns, the more people will be killed by them.B. The USA has one of the highest murder rates in the world.C. People need guns to protect themselves in time of danger.D. Guns are made to protect rather than kill.64. What do we know about the Sandy Hook tragedy?A. 22 students and teachers were killed by a powerful gun.B. 22 students were injured without any deaths.C. The tragedy took place on December 14 in .D. 26 primary students were killed by a knife.65. Which of the following thinks that guns should not be control led?A. Jasonx986B. eebnflowC. 5h4yGloryD. cstephie13CWith the average temperature for January standing at -50C, it is no wonder the Russian of is the coldest permanently inhabited settlement in the world. Known as the “Pole of Cold”, t he coldest ever temperature recorded in Oymyakon was -71.2C. This is the lowest recorded temperature for any perman ently inhabited location on Earth and the lowest temperature re corded in the Northern Hemisphere(北半球).Ironically, Oymyakon actually means “non-freezing water” due to a nearby hot spring. Most homes in Oym yakon still burn coal and wood for heat and enjoy few modern c onveniences.Nothing grows there so people eat reindeer(驯鹿) meat and horsemeat. A single shop provides the town's bar e necessities and the locals work as reindeer-breeders, hunters and ice-fisherman.There are few modern conveniences in the village -- with many buildings still having outdoor toilets -- and most people still burn coal and wood for heat. When coaldeliveries are irregular, the power station starts burning wood. If the power ceases, the town shuts down in about five hours, an d the pipes freeze and crack.Daily problems that come with living in Oymyakon include pen i nk freezing, glasses freezing to people's faces and batteries losi ng power. Locals are said to leave their cars running all day for fear of not being able to restart them. Even if there was coverag e for mobile phone reception, the phones themselves would not work in such cold conditions.Another problem caused by the frozen temperatures is burying dead bodies, which can take anything up to three days. The ear th must first have thawed(融解) sufficiently in order to dig it, so a bonfire is lit for a couple of hours. Hot coals are then pushed to the side and a hole couple of inches deep is dug. The process is repeated for several days until the hole is deep enough to bury the coffin.Travel companies offer tourists the opportunity to visit the village and sample life in the freezing conditions.66. Oymyakon gets its name because ______.A. it is extremely cold thereB. its water is non-freezingC. there is a hot spring nearbyD. it is known as the “Pole o f Cold”67. From the passage we can infer that people in Oymyakon __ _____.A. seldom have fresh vegetables and fruitsB. prefer meat to any other kind of foodC. can buy anything in the shopD. might row a boat to catch fish68. Why do the locals have their cars running all day?A. They have little awareness of savingB. They want to kee p warm in the car.C. They have abundant oil resources.D. They are afraid th ey can’t get the car started.69. Mobile phones would not work in Oymyakon because _____ _.A. batteries can’t be charged in such conditionsB. the extreme coldness makes the batteries lose powerC. the butteries are of poor qualityD. there was no coverage for phone reception.70. Which of the following is the first step when burying a dead body?A. Hot coals have to be pushed to the side.B. A bonfire has t o be lit first.C. The coffin must be put in place.D. A hole couple of inc hes deep is dug.PART FOUR WRITING (45’)SECTION A (10’)Directions: Read the following passage. Complete the diagram by using the information for the passage. Write NO MORE THA N 3 WORDS for each answer.Who would have thought that just breathing could solve a lot of our health problems? Don’t we all breathe, all day, every day? It ’s automatic, and we don’t even have to think about it.There’s a big difference between regular breathing and deep br eathing. Regular breathing comes from the lungs, using the che st muscles. It provides oxygen to the heart which in turn makes sure the oxygen gets to all the cells in the body. There’s not an organ in the body that can operate without oxygen.Deep breathing involves learning to slow the breathing and use the diaphragm, the muscle located beneath the lungs, and not j ust the chest muscles. Now sit up straight and take another dee p breath using the diaphragm. Your chest will rise and you will f eel the diaphragm move upwards. Exhale（呼出）slowly, preferably through pursed （噘起）lips. That is an effective deep breathing.Deep breathing allows the body to take in more oxygen and rel ease more carbon dioxide. This leads to many health benefits: a lowering of blood pressure, slowing of heart rate, and relaxati on of the muscles. It calms the mind, helping to reduce sleeples sness. An increase of energy and reduction of fatigue with redu ced anxiety and stress are desired effects, too.Eastern cultures have practiced deep breathing for centuries. T hey know it is essential to keep the mind and body in a positive relationship. The practices of yoga, qigong, and t’ai chi include deep breathing in their relaxation techniques. Could this be the reason why Asian women suffer fewer menopausal（更年期）symptoms?If we all did deep breathing exercises, even as little as a few mi nutes a day, we could improve our mental outlook and most like ly see an improvement in our physical health as well.Title: Deep BreathingⅠ. 71. _______________●Coming from the lungs by using the chest muscles●72. _______________ to the heart and sent to all the cells.Ⅱ. Deep breathing●73. _______________the breathing and use the diaphragm●More oxygen74. ________________ and more carbon dioxide releasedⅢ. 75. _______________ of deep breathing●Blood pressure lowered and 76. _______________●Muscles relaxed and mind calmed●77. _______________, fatigue, anxiety and stress reduced●78. _______________ increasedⅣ. 79. _______________ of deep breathing●Yoga, qigong and t’ai chiⅤ. SummaryBreathing 80. _______________ every day a few minutes coul d improve our mental outlook and physical healthSection B (10 marks)Directions：Read the following passage. Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage.I have a friend named John Roberts who owns a horse ranch (牧马场) in San Ysidro. The last time I was there he shared a story wi th me.“It is a story about a young man who was the son of an itinerant(流动的) horse trainer. When he was a senior，he was asked to write a paper about what he wanted to be and do when he grew up.”“That night he wrote a seven-page paper describing his goal of someday owning a horse ran ch. He wrote about his dream in great detail and he even drew a diagram of a 200-acre ranch， showing the location of all the buildings，the stables and the track.”“The next day he handed it in to his teacher. Two days later he received his paper back. On the front page was a large red F wi th a note that read, ‘See me after class.’”“The boy went to see the teacher after class and asked,‘Why di d I receive an F？’”“The teacher said, ‘This is an unrealistic dream for a young boy like you. You have no money. You come from an itinerant famil y. You have no resources. Owning a horse ranch requires a lot of money. You have to buy the land. You have to pay for the ori ginal breeding stock and later you’ll have to pay large stud fees. There‘s no way you could ever do it.’Then the teacher added，‘If you will rewrite this paper with a more realistic goal, I will rec onsider your grade.’”“The boy went home and asked his father what he should do. His father said, ‘Look, son， you have to make up your own mind on this. However, I think it is a very important decision for you.’”“Finally，after sitting with it for a week, the boy turned in the same paper, making no changes at all. He stated,‘You can keep the F and I’ll keep my dream.‘”John continued, “I tell you this story because you are sitting in t he middle of my 200-acre horse ranch. I still have that school paper framed over the fireplace.” He added, “If I had changed my paper at that time, m aybe we would not have the chance to be here talking about th e dreams.”81. What was the boy’s goal described in his seven-page paper? (No more than 6 words) (2 marks)________________________________________________________ ________________82. Why did the teacher give him an F”? (No more than 14 word s) (2 marks)________________________________________________________ ________________83. How did John’s father respond to his son’s puzzlement? (N o more than10 words) (3marks)________________________________________________________ ________________84. What can we learn from the article? (No more than 8 words. ) (3 marks)________________________________________________________ ________________Section C (25 marks)Directions: Write an English composition according to the instru ctions given below in Chinese.假定你是即将毕业的高三学生李华，受学校英文报的邀请，写一篇英语短文，谈谈你高中学习和生活的收获。
2014~2015年英语高考模拟试题(3)(含答案)
2014~2015年普通高考模拟考试（三）英语本试卷共10页，三大题，满分135分。
考试用时120分钟。
注意事项：1. 答卷前，考生务必用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名和考生号、试室号、座位号填写在答题卡上。
2. 选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案，答案不能答在试卷上。
3. 非选择题必须用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。
不按以上要求作答的答案无效。
4. 考生必须保持答题卡的整洁。
考试结束后，将试卷和答题卡一并交回。
I . 语言知识及应用（共两节，满分45分）第一节.完形填空（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从1—15各题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Starting a new book is a risk, just like falling in love. You have to 1 to it. You open the pages knowing a little bit about it maybe, from the back or from a blurb (简介) on the 2 . But who knows, right? Those bits and pieces aren't always right.Sometimes people 3 themselves as one thing and then when you get deep into it you realize that they're something completely 4 . Either there was some good marketing attached to a terrible book, or the story was only 5 in a superficial way and once you reach the middle of the book, you 6 there's so much more to this book than anyone could have ever told you.You start off slow. The story is beginning to unfold. 7 , you're unsure. Maybe this book won't be that great but you'll feel 8 about putting it down. Maybe it'll be so 9 that you'll keep hate-reading or just set it down 10 and never pick it up again. Or maybe you'll come back to it some night, drunk or 11 —needing something to 12 the time, but it won't be any better than it was when you first started reading it.Or something 13 could happen. Maybe this will become your new favorite book. That's always a 14 , right? That's the beauty of risk. The reward could actually be worth it. You 15 your time and your brain power in the words and what you get back is empathy (共鸣) and a new understanding and pure wonder.Once you get in deep enough, you know you could never put this book down.1. A. turn B. commit C. reply D. sacrifice2. A. front B. page C. cover D. bottom3. A. regard B. consider C. offer D. advertise4. A. different B. similar C. consistent D. strange5. A. understood B. asked C. explained D. enjoyed6. A. respond B. ensure C. realize D. reflect7. A. Gradually B. Directly C. Usually D. Occasionally8. A. angry B. guilty C. sad D. worried9. A. good B. inspiring C. awful D. important10. A. suddenly B. immediately C. hopefully D. doubtfully11. A. satisfied B. thankful C. pleased D. lonely12. A. spend B. spare C. use D. fill13. A. exciting B. interesting C. surprising D. exhausting14. A. property B. problem C. possibility D. relationship15. A. waste B. invest C. occupy D. survive第二节：语法填空（共10小题; 每小题1. 5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填人一个适当的词或使用括号中词语正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答卷标号为16~25的相应位置上。
2014年高考新课标卷英语最新模拟试题(依据2014最新考试说明编写_含答案和语法填空)
2014年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试模拟试题英语注意事项：1. 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至8页，第II卷9至10页。
2. 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在本试卷相应的位置。
3. 全部答案在答题卡上完成，答在本试卷上无效。
4. 第I卷听力部分满分30分，不计入总分，考试成绩录取时提供给高校作参考。
5. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第I卷第二部分阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）AEP Portable HeaterWe all know that the cost of heating our homes will continue to be a significant burden on the family budget. Now millions of people are saving on their heating bills with the EP Portable Heater. With over one million satisfied customers around the world, the new EP heats better and faster, saves more on heating bills, and runs almost silent.The EP has no exposed heating parts that can cause a fire. The outside of EP only gets warm to the touch so that it will not burn children or pets.The EP will not reduce oxygen in the room. With other heaters, you’ll notice that you get sleepy when the heat comes on because they are burning up oxygen.The advanced EP also heats the room evenly, wall to wall and floor to ceiling. it comfortably covers an area up to 350 square feet. Other heaters heat rooms unevenly with most of the heat concentrated to the center of the room. And they only heat an area a few feet around the heater. With the EP, the temperature will not vary in any part of the room.The EP comes with a 3-year warranty(保修) and a 60-day. no questions asked. Satisfaction guarantee. If you are not totally satisfied, return it to our expertise and your money will be given back to you.Now, we have a special offer for 10 days, during which you can enjoy a half price discount and a free delivery. if you order that, we reserve the right to either accept or reject order requests at the discounted price.Take action right now!21. What is mainly discussed in paragraph 2?A. the heat of the EPB. the safety of the EPC. the appearance of the EPD. the material of the EP22. From the passage, we can learn that the EP____.A. doesn’t burn up oxygenB. runs without any noiseC. makes people get sleepyD. is unsuitable for children and pets23. The und erlined word “evenly” in paragraph 4 probably means____.A. continuouslyB. separatelyC. quicklyD. equally24. The main purpose of the passage is to____.A. persuade people to buy the productB. advise people to save on heating billsC. report the new development of portable heatersD. compare the difference of different heart brandsBThey baby is just one day old and has not yet left hospital. She is quiet but alert （警觉）. Twenty centimeters from her face researchers have placed a white card with two black spots on it. She stares at it carefully. A researcher removes the card and replaces it by another, this time with the spots differently spaced. As the cards change from one to the other, her gaze（凝视）starts to lose its focus —until a third, with three black spots, is presented. Her gaze returns: she looks at it for twice as long as she did at the previous card. Can she tell that the number two is different from three, just 24 hours after coming into the world?Or do newborns simply prefer more to fewer? The same experiment, but with three spots shown before two, shows the same return of interest when the number of spots changes. Perhaps it is just the newness? When slightly older babies were shown cards with pictures of objects (a comb, a key, an orange and so on), changing the number of objects had an effect separate from changing the objects themselves. Could it be the pattern that two things make, as opposed to three? No again. Babies paid more attention to squares moving randomly on a screen when their number changed from two to three, or three to two. The effect even crosses between senses. Babies who were repeatedly shown two spots became more excited when they then heard three drumbeats than when they heard just two; likewise （同样地）when the researchers started with drumbeats and moved to spots.25. The experiment described in Paragraph 1 is related to the baby’s__.A. sense of hearingB. sense of sightC. sense of touchD. sense of smell26. Babies are sensitive to the change in______.A. the size of cardsB. the colour of picturesC. the shape of patternsD. the number of objects27. Why did the researchers test the babies with drumbeats?A. To reduce the difficulty of the experiment.B. To see how babies recognize sounds.C. To carry their experiment further.D. To keep the babies’ interest.28. Where does this text probably come from?A. Science fiction.B. Children’s literature.C. An advertisement.D. A science report.CDoes Fame Drive You Crazy?Although being famous might sound like a dream come true, today’s star, feeling like zoo animals, face pressures that few of us can imagine. They are at the center of much of the world’s attention. Paparazzi (狗仔队) camp outside their homes, cameras ready. Tabloids (小报) publish thrilling stories about their personal lives. Just imagine not being able to do anything without being photographed or interrupted for a signature.According to psychologist Christina Villareal, celebrities — famous people — worry constantly about their public appearance. Eventually, they start to lose track of who they really are, seeing themselves the way their fans imagine them, not as the people they were before everyone knew their names. “Over time,” Villareal says, “they feel separated and alone.”The phenomenon of tracking celebrities has been around for ages. In the 4th century B.C., painters followed Alexander the Great into battle, hoping to picture his victories for his admirers. When Charles Dickens visited America in the 19th century, his sold-out readings attracted thousands of fans, leading him to complain (抱怨) about his lack of privacy. Tabloids of the 1920s and 1930s ran articles about film-stars in much the same way that modern tabloids and websites do.Being a public figure today, however, is a lot more difficult than it used to be. Superstars cannot move about without worrying about photographers with modern cameras. When they say something silly or do something ridiculous, there is always the Internet to spread the news in minutes and keep their “story” alive forever.If fame is so troublesome, why aren’t all celebrities running away from it? The answer is there are still ways to deal with it. Some stars stay calm by surrounding themselves with trusted friends and family or by escaping to remote places away from big cities. They focus not on how famous they are but on what they love to do or whatever made them famous in the first place.Sometimes a few celebrities can get a little justice. Still, even stars who enjoy full justice often complain about how hard their lives are. They are tired of being famous already.29. It can be learned from the passage that stars today____.A. are often misunderstood by the publicB. can no longer have their privacy protectedC. spend too much on their public appearanceD. care little about how they have come into fame30. What is the main idea of Paragraph 3?A. Great heroes of the past were generally admired.B. The problem faced by celebrities has a long history.C. Well-known actors are usually targets of tabloids.D. Works of popular writers often have a lot of readers.31. What makes it much harder to be a celebrity today?A. Availability of modern media.B. Inadequate social recognition.C. Lack of favorable chances.D. Huge population of fans.32. What is the author’s attitude toward modern celebrity?A. Sincere.B. Sceptical.C. Disapproving.D. Sympathetic.DThe National GalleryDescription:The National Gallery is the British national art museum built on the north side of Trafalgar Square in London. It houses a diverse collection of more than 2,300 examples of European art ranging from 13th-century religious paintings to more modern ones by Renoir and Van Gogh. The older collections of the gallery are reached through the main entrance while the more modern works in the East Wing are most easily reached from Trafalgar Square by a ground floor entranceLayout:The modern Sainsbury Wing on the western side of the building houses 13th- to 15th-century paintings, and artists include Duccio, Uccello, Van Eyck, Lippi, Mantegna, Botticelli and Memling.The main West Wing houses 16th-century paintings, and artists include Leonardo da Vinci, Cranach, Michelangelo, Raphael, Bruegel, Bronzino, Titan and Veronese.The North Wing houses 17th-century paintings, and artists include Caravaggio, Rubens, Poussin, Van Dyck, Velazquez, Claude and Vermeer.The East Wing houses 18th- to early 20th-century paintings, and artists include Canaletto, Goya, Turner, Constable, Renoir and Van Gogh.Opening Hours:The Gallery is open every day from 10am to 6pm (Fridays 10am to 9pm) and is free, but charges apply to some special exhibitions.Getting There:Nearest underground stations: Charing Cross (2-minute walk), Leicester Square (3-minute walk), Embankment (7-minute walk), and Piccadilly Circus (8-minute walk).33. In which century’s collection can you see religious paintings?A. The 13th.B. The 17th.C. The 18th.D. The 20th.34. Where are Leonardo da Vinci’s works shown?A. In the East Wing.B. In the main West Wing.C. In the Sainsbury Wing.D. In the North Wing.35. Which underground station is closest to the National Gallery?A. Piccadilly Circus.B. Leicester Square.C. Embankment.D. Charing Cross.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能坡入空白处的最佳选项。
高中英语真题-2014年高三第二次模拟考试
高中英语真题:2014年高三第二次模拟考试本试卷分为第一卷和第二卷，答题时间120分钟，满分150分。
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第一部分：听力（共两节，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。
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1. What does the man think of the lecture?A. Boring.B. Historic.C. Educational.2. What makes the man upset?A. His kids.B. His books.C. The walls of his shop.3. What will the man probably do next?A. Confirm his booking.B. Go to the hotel.C. Book a room.4. What does the man say about the cars?A. They are clean and practical.B. They make people’s life much easier.C. They have caused some environmental problems.5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. A family.B. A wedding.C. A dinner party.第二节听下面5段对话或独白。
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PartⅠ 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. What did the two speakers do just now?A. Played tennis together.B. Watched a tennis game.C. Joined the tennis team.2. When will they play tennis together?A. This Thursday.B. This Saturday.C. This Sunday.Conversation 23. What is the man asking about?A. The way to the zoo.B. The time of the bus.C. The position of the zoo.4. Which bus will the man take probably?A. No. 36 bus.B. No. 301 bus.C. No. 30 bus.Conversation 35. Where does the conversation take place?A. In a furniture store.B. In a coffee house.C. In the girl‘s room.6. What doesn‘t the girl care about?A. The color of the table.B. The design of the table.C. The price of the table. Conversation 47. What are they talking about?A. A car accident.B. A surgery.C. Two lucky men.8. What‘s wrong with the second driver?A. His legs were injured.B. His arms were injured.C. His head was injured.9. What was the condition of the first driver this morning?A. Hopeless.B. Very good.C. Serious.Conversation 510. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Boss and employee.B. Clerk and customer.C. Wife and husband.11. How many kinds of vegetables will be on the list?A. Four.B. Three.C. Seven.12. How will they pay?A. By credit card.B. By cash.C. By check. Conversation 613. What is the original price of the sofa?A. 1,150 yuan.B. 2,300 yuan.C. 4,600 yuan.14. Wh at is the woman‘s suggestion?A. Buying one floor lamp.B. Buying two floor lamps.C. Buying two desk lamps.15. What do we know about the man?A. He chose a leather sofa.B. His living-room is small.C. He came here for the first time.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.Tips on how to 16______①Develop good eating habitsEating 17 can make your blood pure and make your skin healthy.②Drink a lot of water every dayWe should drink 18 liters of water on a hot day.③19 eating junk food as much as possibleJunk food can‘t give you energy.④Do a lot of 20It means daily activities like walking to your workplace and doing the chores.Part II Language 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.24. —What‘s wrong with your phone?—I ________ all the morning but I can‘t get through.A. calledB. have been callingC. callD. am calling25. Tom went to the doctor‘s this morning for a check up ________he met up with an old friend.A. whenB. whichC. whomD. where26. — I will come to attend your lecture at 10:00 tomorrow.—I‘m sorry, by then my lecture will have ended and I ________ in my office.A. am workingB. will workC. will be workingD. will have worked27. If you _________ harder last year, you _________ so upset today.A. worked; would not beB. had worked; would not have beenC. worked; would not have beenD. had worked; would not be28. I‘m going to buy my daughter my daughter another interesting novel, _________ she would like to read.A. thatB. whatC. oneD. it29. He drank up the whole bottle of milk, not _________ even a drop to his little brother.A. leaveB. leavingC. leftD. to leave30. — Is it real that my father will come back from America tonight t celebrate my birthday?— Yes, of course. There ________!A. comes heB. he does comeC. does he comeD. he comes31. ________ people think the show is funny, it doesn't matter who tells the jokes.A. Even thoughB. As long asC. As ifD. In order that32. There is no doubt that ________ a goal, one needs not only knowledge but also good personalities.A. realizesB. realizingC. being realizedD. to realize33. — I came across the next-door boy in the countryside. Do you still remember him?— Of course, he ________to help us whenever we had a problem.A.would comeB. comesC. has comeD. had come34. He has donated some money to those who________ in poverty, which _______ of great help.A. live, areB. lives, areC. live, isD. lives, is35. Wherever you prefer to work after graduation, _________ close contacts with your family members.A. keepB. keepingC. to keepD. keptSection 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.Peter was a US Navy fighter pilot in Vietnam. On his 75th mission, his fighter was 36 and he was forced to eject（弹射出去）. The only thing between him and imminent（逼近的）death was his parachute（降落伞）that he prayed would open. The parachute did open and Peter made it down to the ground alive, but he was 37 alive and spent 6 years in a Vietnamese prison camp.One day, many years after returning to his homeland, Peter and his wife were sitting in a little restaurant in Kansas City 38 he noticed a guy who kept looking at him.Peter looked back but didn‘t recognize him, but he kept catching this guy 39 him. Finally th e guy stood up and walked over to Peter‘s 40 and said, ―You‘re Peter.‖ Peter looked up at him and said, ―Yes.‖ The guy said, ―You‘re a 41 pilot, part of that ‗Top Gun‘ outfit. You launched from the aircraft carrier Kitty Hawk, you parachuted into enemy territory and you spent six years as a 42 of war.‖43 surprised, Peter looked up at the guy and asked, ―How in the world did you know all that?‖ The man laughed and said, ―Because I 44 your parachute.‖Peter was 45 . The man gra bbed Peter‘s hand and pumped his arm and said, ―I guess it worked,‖ and walked off.Think about this for yourself. How many times in life do you 46 the people who help you out the most? The people who come out of the far 47 of your life just when you need them the most and pack your parachutes for you?36. A. hurt B. spoiled C. injured D. destroyed37. A. caught B. held C. taken D. removed38. A. while B. as C. when D. once39. A. staring at B. glaring at C. glancing at D. glimpsing at40. A. desk B. table C. house D. restaurant41. A. helicopter B. fighter C. plane D. warship42. A. friend B. pilot C. soldier D. prisoner43. A. Somewhat B. Somewhere C. Anyhow D. Anyway44. A. picked B. put C. installed D. packed45. A. worthless B. speechless C. careless D. priceless46. A. walk B. go C. pass D. wander47. A. grounds B. camps C. corners D. fieldsSection C (12 marks)Directions: Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the context.Some robbers dug their way into the basement of a bank and emptied almost 200 private safes(保险箱).They entered the Credit Lyonnais branch using building equipment to dig holes and destroy walls.48. Saturday night, they tied up a security guard and spent 49. next nine hours robbing the bank.One investigator described the robbery 50. a ―professional job‖. The robbers came in at about 22:00 on Saturday 51. left at 7:00 on Sunday. They entered through the basements of the neighboring building, digging through a series of tunnels and making a hole into a wall of 80 cm thick to get into the bank, 52. was having building works at the time.When 53. left, the robbers set the place on fire to remove any trace of evidence, switching on the anti-fire system and flooding the building. Fortunately, the guard escaped unharmed.54. is difficult to estimate the total value of 55. was stolen because only the bank‘s clients(储户) know the content of their private safes.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.APreviously, I heard a story about a mother who had two daughters. She loved them very much, but two girls would fight with each other from their earliest years. As they grew older, they became total strangers. They had no contact with each other when they were adults.This caused the mother great pain. Then, later, she had an idea. She decided to write a letter to them. In this letter, she told them how much she loved them, and how she wanted them to love each other in this way. She also gave them news of herself, and some guidance on how they might live happier lives.When the letter was ready, she wrote out one copy for each daughter, but these copies were special. Each copy contained only every second sentence of the original letter. The copy for one daughter had only the even(偶数的) sentences, and the other daughter‘s copy contained only the odd sentences. Neither copy made sense on its own. Neither contained the fullness of the mother‘s message.When the two daughters received their letters, they were puzzled. If they really wanted to know what the letters said, they would have to put the two letters together, and read them as one. That meant they must approach one another again in mutual(彼此的) love and respect.For a long time, the mother waited in vain. Both daughters tried to understand the half-letter, but they each blamed the other for not helping them. Each daughter thought she knew her mother better.Then one day, when the mother had almost given up hope, there was a knock at the door. There they stood, together. ―We‘ve come home,‖ they said at the same time. ―We‘ve finally put our letters together, and we‘ve come to say how much we love you, Mum.‖ Then she hugged them both, tears of joy streaming down her cheeks, and welcomed them back home.56. When the two daughters were young, they____.A. had no contact with each otherB. disliked each otherC. showed deep love for each otherD. did not love their mother57. Why did the mother give her daughters incomplete letters?A. She wanted to tell them her good news and bad news.B. She hoped they would ask her for more information.C. She hoped they would approach each other and make up.D. She thought she could change their attitude towards her.58. What did the two daughters do soon after they received their letters?A. They blamed each other again as usual.B. They made peace with each other quickly.C. They realized the mistakes they had made.D. They apologized to their mother.59. It can be inferred from the passage that _____.A. love can neither be bought nor soldB. faults are thick when love is thinC. without respect, love can‘t go farD. love can help enemies become friends60. What is the best title for this passage?A. An Unusual LetterB. A Mother‘s Endless LoveC. Special DaughtersD. Deep Love from DaughtersBSchouten University is a highly respected online education provider offering officially-recognized degree programs across the globe. Our mission is to provide students with a high-quality mixed learning MBA program and personal coaching to help them to become world-class managers.MBA with Unique Skills & Personal Development ProgramStudents will benefit from 30 years of soft skills training experience from Schouten & Nielsen, the leading soft skills training institute in Europe. To become an effective manager, theory alone is not enough, and being able to put theory into practice is more important today than ever before. With the Schouten University MBA program you will have the unique opportunity to develop such soft skills as influencing skills, leadership skills, communication skills and motivational skills.International Network + 2 Residential Study weeks in Cambridge & ShanghaiAt Schouten University, students, tutors and coaches meet each other online. But there is also the opportunity for students to study face to face by way of the two Residential(居住的)Study weeks. One week will be held in Shanghai (China) and the other week at Cambridge (UK). Shanghai is the commercial and industrial center of the world‘s leading economy. Cambridge i s home to some of Europe‘s oldest and best universities. Residential weeks will be held several times a year. Therefore, you can choose when to participate, depending on the progress of your study. In the residential weeks cooperation between students will be an important element. Students will work together on real company cases. During the residential week students will be supervised by a professional trainer.*Residentials are an obligatory (必须的) part of the program and the costs of the residential weeks are covered by your tuition.*The fee includes the study weeks‘ housing, food and participation but not the costs of travel.Maximum FlexibilitySchouten University introduces a new way of learning: Study 2. 0. Students will study online through my and interact via rich social media. It allows busy working professionals like you to study a world class MBA degree anytime, anywhere at any pace.Great SupportAccess to the U niversity‘s virtual learning environment (VLE) 24/7, and your study coach, tutors are all here to give you strong personal support to ensure your success.61. Most graduates of Schouten University will work in the field of ________.A. educationB. militaryC. medicineD. business62. According to the advertisement, which of the following DOESN‘T belong to soft skills?A. Leadership skills.B. Communication skills.C. Driving skills.D. Motivational skills.63. The time to participate the residential weeks is ________.A. flexibleB. fixedC. unnecessaryD. inconvenient64. If you attend the two Residential Study weeks, you will have to pay for ________ besides your tuition.A. housingB. participation feesC. mealsD. travel costs65. The advertisement is probably intended for ________.A. full-time college studentsB. working businessmenC. studying teenagersD. retired managersCThere is some unwelcome news for students preparing for exams and officers putting in long hours-----you don‘t need the break as much as you may think that makes you feel less tired.Scientists have long assumed that willpower (意志力) is a limited resource, which is why you feel the need to have a rest, have a snack and come back to a task when you're feeling better. They argued that the only way to restore willpower was by rest, food or entertainment.But psychologists have challenged this theory, saying weak willpower is all in your head. They found that people‘s beliefs in willpower determine how long and how well they'll be able to work on a tough mental exercise. ―If you think of willpower as something that‘s limited, you're mo re likely to be tired when you perform a difficult task," said Prof. V eronika Job. ―But if you think of willpower as something that is not easily used up, you can go on and on.‖.The researchers designed four experiments to test students'-beliefs in willpower. After a tiring task, those, who believed or were led to believe that willpower is a limited resource, performed worse on standard concentration tests than those who thought of willpower as something they had more control over. They also found that leading up to final exam week, students who believed the limited resource theory ate junk food 24 percent more often than those who believed they had more control in resisting temptation (诱惑).Mr. Job said. ―The theory that willpower is a limited resource is interesting, but it has had unintended consequences. Students who may already have trouble studying are being told that their power of concentration is limited, and they need to take frequent breaks. But a belief in willpower as a non-limited resource makes people stronger in their ability to work through challenges.‖The findings could help people who are battling temptation. Willpower isn‘t driven by a biologically based process as much as we used to think. The belief in it is what influences your behavior.66. The theory that willpower is limited supports that _________.A. people must eat snacks when they feel tiredB. people do need a break to restore their willpowerC. there‘s no way to strengthen people‘s willpowerD. weak willpower doesn‘t affect people‘s life much67. What have the scientists long believed regarding willpower?A. It is in the charge of people.B. It is a limited resource.C. There is no way to restore willpower.D. It doesn‘t easily run out.68. Which of the following best helps the students to prepare better for their exams?A. Push themselves even if they want to take a break.B. Don‘t eat fast food while studying.C. Remind themselves willpower is not limited.D. Stay in a comfortable and quiet place.69. The following groups can benefit from the findings except _______.A. patients following strict dietsB. children liking to watch TVC. smokers trying to give up smokingD. employees facing a new but well-paid task70. What‘s the best title for the passage?A. A new theory about willpowerB. How to build strong willpowerC. The great influence of willpowerD. Willpower doesn‘t las t longPart 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 ver y 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 ba nks 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 13words) (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.随着科技的发展，越来越多的中学生拥有iPad。