英语二模拟题

2015年英语二模拟题Section I Use of EnglishDirections:Read the following text.Choose the best word(s)for each numbered blank and mark A,B,C or D on ANSWER SHEET1.(10points)Many theories concerning the causes of juvenile delinquency(crimes committed by young people)focus either on the individual or on society as the major contributing influence.Theories___1___on the individual suggest that children engage in criminal behavior___2___they were not sufficiently penalized for previous misdeeds or that they have learned criminal behavior through___3___with others.Theories focusing on the role of society suggest that children commit crimes in ___4___to their failure to rise above their socioeconomic status___5___as a rejection of middle-class values.Most theories of juvenile delinquency have focused on children from disadvantaged families,___6___the fact that children from wealthy homes also commit crimes.The latter may commit crimes___7___lack of adequate parental control.All theories,however,are tentative and are___8___to criticism.Changes in the social structure may indirectly___9___juvenile crime rates.For example,changes in the economy that___10___to fewer job opportunities for youth and rising unemployment___11___make gainful employment increasingly difficult to obtain.The resulting discontent may in___12___lead more youths into criminal behavior.Families have also___13___changes these years.More families consist of one-parent households or two working parents;___14___,children are likely to have less supervision at home___15___was common in the traditional family___16___. This lack of parental supervision is thought to be an influence on juvenile crime rates. Other___17___causes of offensive acts include frustration or failure in school,the increased___18___of drugs and alcohol,and the growing___19___of child abuse and child neglect.All these conditions tend to increase the probability of a child committing a criminal act,___20___a direct causal relationship has not yet been established.1.[A]acting[B]relying[C]centering[D] commenting2.[A]before[B]unless[C]until[D]because3.[A]interaction[B]assimilation[C]cooperation[D]consultation4.[A]return[B]reply[C]reference[D]response5.[A]or[B]but rather[C]but[D]or else6.[A]considering[B]ignoring[C]highlighting[D]discarding7.[A]on[B]in[C]for[D]with8.[A]immune[B]resistant[C]sensitive[D]subject9.[A]affect[B]reduce[C]chock[D]reflect10.[A]point[B]lead[C]come[D]amount11.[A]in general[B]on average[C]by contrast[D]at length12.[A]case[B]short[C]turn[D]essence13.[A]survived[B]noticed[C]undertaken[D]experienced14.[A]contrarily[B]consequently[C]similarly[D]simultaneously15.[A]than[B]that[C]which[D]as16.[A]system[B]structure[C]concept[D]heritage17.[A]assessable[B]identifiable[C]negligible[D]incredible18.[A]expense[B]restriction[C]allocation[D]availability19.[A]incidence[B]awareness[C]exposure[D]popularity20.[A]provided[B]since[C]although[D]supposingSection II Reading ComprehensionPart ADirections:Read the following four texts.Answer the questions below each text by choosing A,B,C or D.Mark your answers on ANSWER SNEET1.(40points)Text1第一段①When it comes to the slowing economy,Ellen Spero isn’t biting her nails just yet.②But the47-year-old manicurist isn’t cutting,filing or polishing as many nails as she’d like to,either.③Most of her clients spend$12to$50weekly,but last month two longtime customers suddenly stopped showing up.④Spero blames the softening economy.⑤“I’m a good economic indicator,”she says.⑥“I provide a service that people can do without when they’re concerned about saving some dollars.”⑦So Spero is downscaling,shopping at middle-brow Dillard’s department store near her suburban Cleveland home,instead of Neiman Marcus.⑧“I don’t know if other clients are going to abandon me,too,”she says.第二段①Even before Alan Greenspan’s admission that America’s red-hot economy is cooling,lots of working folks had already seen signs of the slowdown themselves.②From car dealerships to Gap outlets,sales have been lagging for months as shoppers temper their spending.③For retailers,who last year took in24 percent of their revenue between Thanksgiving and Christmas,the cautious approach is coming at a crucial time.④Already,experts say,holiday sales are off7percent from last year’s pace.⑤But don’t sound any alarms just yet.⑥Consumers seemonly mildly concerned,not panicked,and many say they remain optimistic about the economy’s long-term prospects,even as they do some modest belt-tightening.第三段①Consumers say they’re not in despair because,despite the dreadful headlines,their own fortunes still feel pretty good.②Home prices are holding steady in most regions.③In Manhattan,“there’s a new gold rush happening in the$4 million to$10million range,predominantly fed by Wall Street bonuses,”says broker Barbara Corcoran.④In San Francisco,prices are still rising even as frenzied overbidding quiets.⑤“Instead of20to30offers,now maybe you only get two or three,”says John Tealdi,a Bay Area real-estate broker.⑥And most folks still feel pretty comfortable about their ability to find and keep a job.第四段①Many folks see silver linings to this slowdown.②Potential home buyers would cheer for lower interest rates.③Employers wouldn’t mind a little fewer bubbles in the job market.④Many consumers seem to have been influenced by stock-market swings,which investors now view as a necessary ingredient to a sustained boom.⑤Diners might see an upside,too.⑥Getting a table at Manhattan’s hot new Alain Ducasse restaurant used to be impossible.⑦Not anymore.⑧For that, Greenspan&Co.may still be worth toasting.21.By“Ellen Spero isn’t biting her nails just yet”(Paragraph1),the author means______.[A]Spero can hardly maintain her business[B]Spero is too much engaged in her work[C]Spero has grown out of her bad habit[D]Spero is not in a desperate situation22.How do the public feel about the current economic situation?[A]Optimistic.[B]Confused.[C]Carefree.[D]Panicked.23.When mentioning“the$4million to$10million range”(Paragraph3),the author is talking about______.[A]gold market[B]real estate[C]stock exchange[D]venture investment24.Why can many people see“silver linings”to the economic slowdown?[A]They would benefit in certain ways.[B]The stock market shows signs of recovery.[C]Such a slowdown usually precedes a boom.[D]The purchasing power would be enhanced.25.To which of the following is the author likely to agree?[A]A new boom,on the horizon.[B]Tighten the belt,the single remedy.[C]Caution all right,panic not.[D]The more ventures,the morechances.Text2第一段①Habits are a funny thing.②We reach for them mindlessly,setting our brains on auto-pilot and relaxing into the unconscious comfort of familiar routine.③“Not choice,but habit rules the unreflecting herd,“William Wordsworth said in the19th century.④In the ever-changing21st century,even the word“habit”carries a negative implication.第二段①So it seems paradoxical to talk about habits in the same context as creativity and innovation.②But brain researchers have discovered that when we consciously develop new habits,we create parallel paths,and even entirely new brain cells,that can jump our trains of thought onto new,innovative tracks.第三段①Rather than dismissing ourselves as unchangeable creatures of habit,we can instead direct our own change by consciously developing new habits.②In fact,the more new things we try－the more we step outside our comfort zone－the more inherently creative we become,both in the workplace and in our personal lives.第四段①But don’t bother trying to kill off old habits;once those ruts of procedure are worn into the brain,they’re there to stay.②Instead,the new habits we deliberately press into ourselves create parallel pathways that can bypass those old roads.第五段①“The first thing needed for innovation is a fascination with wonder.”says Dawna Markova,author of The Open Mind.②“But we are taught instead to‘decide’, just as our president calls himself‘the Decider.’”③She adds,however,that“to decide is to kill off all possibilities but one.④A good innovational thinker is always exploring the many other possibilities.”第六段①All of us work through problems in ways of which we’re unaware,she says.②Researchers in the late1960s discovered that humans are born with the capacity to approach challenges in four primary ways:analytically,procedurally,relationally(orcollaboratively)and innovatively.③At the end of adolescence,however,the brain shuts down half of that capacity,preserving only those modes of thought that have seemed most valuable during the first decade or so of life.第七段①The current emphasis on standardized testing highlights analysis and procedure,meaning that few of us inherently use our innovative and collaborative modes of thought.②“This breaks the major rule in the American belief system－that anyone can do anything,”explains M.J.Ryan,author of the2006book This Year I Will…and Ms.Markova’s business partner.③“That’s a lie that we have perpetuated, and it fosters commonness.④Knowing what you’re good at and doing even more of it creates excellence.”⑤This is where developing new habits comes in.26.In Wordsworth’s view,“habits”is characterized by being______.[A]casual[B]familiar[C]mechanical[D]changeable27.Brain researchers have discovered that the formation of new habits can be______.[A]predicted[B]regulated[C]traced[D]guided28.The word“ruts”(Line1,Paragraph4)is closest in meaning to______.[A]tracks[B]series[C]characteristics[D]connections29.Dawna Markova would most probably agree that______.[A]ideas are born of a relaxing mind[B]innovativeness could be taught[C]decisiveness derives from fantastic ideas[D]curiosity activates creative minds30.Ryan’s comments suggest that the practice of standardized testing______.[A]prevents new habits from being formed[B]no longer emphasizes commonness[C]maintains the inherent American thinking mode[D]complies with the American belief systemText3第一段①Do you remember all those years when scientists argued that smoking would kill us but the doubters insisted that we didn’t know for sure?②That theevidence was inconclusive,the science uncertain?③That the antismoking lobby was out to destroy our way of life and the government should stay out of the way?④Lots of Americans bought that nonsense,and over three decades,some10million smokers went to early graves.第二段①There are upsetting parallels today,as scientists in one wave after another try to awaken us to the growing threat of global warming.②The latest was a panel from the National Academy of Sciences,enlisted by the White House,to tell us that the Earth’s atmosphere is definitely warming and that the problem is largely man-made.③The clear message is that we should get moving to protect ourselves.④The president of the National Academy,Bruce Alberts,added this key point in the preface to the panel’s report:“Science never has all the answers.But science does provide us with the best available guide to the future,and it is critical that our nation and the world base important policies on the best judgments that science can provide concerning the future consequences of present actions.”第三段①Just as on smoking,voices now come from many quarters insisting that the science about global warming is incomplete,that it’s OK to keep pouring fumes into the air until we know for sure.②This is a dangerous game:by the time 100percent of the evidence is in,it may be too late.③With the risks obvious and growing,a prudent people would take out an insurance policy now.第四段①Fortunately,the White House is starting to pay attention.②But it’s obvious that a majority of the president’s advisers still don’t take global warming seriously.③Instead of a plan of action,they continue to press for more research－a classic case of“paralysis by analysis.”第五段①To serve as responsible stewards of the planet,we must press forward on deeper atmospheric and oceanic research.②But research alone is inadequate.③If the Administration won’t take the legislative initiative,Congress should help to begin fashioning conservation measures.④A bill by Democratic Senator Robert Byrd of West Virginia,which would offer financial incentives for private industry,is a promising start.⑤Many see that the country is getting ready to build lots of new power plants to meet our energy needs.⑥If we are ever going to protect the atmosphere,it is crucial that those new plants be environmentally sound.31.An argument made by supporters of smoking was that[A]there was no scientific evidence of the correlation between smoking and death.[B]the number of early deaths of smokers in the past decades was insignificant.[C]people had the freedom to choose their own way of life.[D]antismoking people were usually talking nonsense.32.According to Bruce Alberts,science can serve as[A]a protector.[B]a judge.[C]a critic.[D]a guide.33.What does the author mean by“paralysis by analysis”(Paragraph4)?[A]Endless studies kill action.[B]Careful investigation reveals truth.[C]Prudent planning hinders progress.[D]Extensive research helps decision-making.34.According to the author,what should the Administration do about global warming?[A]Offer aid to build cleaner power plants.[B]Raise public awareness of conservation.[C]Press for further scientific research.[D]Take some legislative measures.35.The author associates the issue of global warming with that of smoking because[A]they both suffered from the government’s negligence.[B]a lesson from the latter is applicable to the former.[C]the outcome of the latter aggravates the former.[D]both of them have turned from bad to worse.Text4第一段①During the past generation,the American middle-class family that once could count on hard work and fair play to keep itself financially secure has been transformed by economic risk and new realities.②Now a pink slip,a bad diagnosis, or a disappearing spouse can reduce a family from solidly middle class to newly poor in a few months.第二段①In just one generation,millions of mothers have gone to work, transforming basic family economics.②Scholars,policymakers,and critics of all stripes have debated the social implications of these changes,but few have looked at the side effect:family risk has risen as well.③Today’s families have budgeted to the limits of their new two-paycheck status.④As a result,they have lost the parachute they once had in times of financial setback－a back-up earner(usually Mom)who could go into the workforce if the primary earner got laid off or fell sick.⑤This “added-worker effect”could support the safety net offered by unemployment insurance or disability insurance to help families weather bad times.⑥But today,a disruption to family fortunes can no longer be made up with extra income from anotherwise-stay-at-home partner.第三段①During the same period,families have been asked to absorb much more risk in their retirement income.②Steelworkers,airline employees,and now those in the auto industry are joining millions of families who must worry about interest rates,stock market fluctuation,and the harsh reality that they may outlive their retirement money.③For much of the past year,President Bush campaigned to move Social Security to a savings-account model,with retirees trading much or all of their guaranteed payments for payments depending on investment returns.④For younger families,the picture is not any better.⑤Both the absolute cost of healthcare and the share of it borne by families have risen－and newly fashionable health-savings plans are spreading from legislative halls to Wal-Mart workers,with much higher deductibles and a large new dose of investment risk for families’future healthcare.⑥Even demographics are working against the middle class family,as the odds of having a weak elderly parent－and all the attendant need for physical and financial assistance－have jumped eightfold in just one generation.第四段①From the middle-class family perspective,much of this, understandably,looks far less like an opportunity to exercise more financial responsibility,and a good deal more like a frightening acceleration of the wholesale shift of financial risk onto their already overburdened shoulders.②The financial fallout has begun,and the political fallout may not be far behind.36.Today’s double-income families are at greater financial risk in that______.[A]the safety net they used to enjoy has disappeared[B]their chances of being laid off have greatly increased[C]they are more vulnerable to changes in family economics[D]they are deprived of unemployment or disability insurance37.As a result of President Bush’s reform,retired people may have______.[A]a higher sense of security[B]less secured payments[C]less chance to invest[D]a guaranteed future38.According to the author,health-savings plans will______.[A]help reduce the cost of healthcare[B]popularize among the middle class[C]compensate for the reduced pensions[D]increase the families’investment risk39.It can be inferred from the last paragraph that______.[A]financial risks tend to outweigh political risks[B]the middle class may face greater political challenges[C]financial problems may bring about political problems[D]financial responsibility is an indicator of political status40.Which of the following is the best title for this text?[A]The Middle Class on the Alert[B]The Middle Class on the Cliff[C]The Middle Class in Conflict[D]The Middle Class in RuinsPart BDirections:You are going to read a list of headings and a text about what parents are supposed to do to guide their children into adulthood.Choose a heading from the list A-G that best fits the meaning of each numbered part of the text(41-45).The first and last paragraphs of the text are not numbered.There are two extra headings that you do not need to use.Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET1.(10points)[A]Set a Good Example for Your Kids[B]Build Your Kids’Work Skills[C]Place Time Limits on Leisure Activities[D]Talk about the Future on a Regular Basis[E]Help Kids Develop Coping Strategies[F]Help Your Kids Figure Out Who They Are[G]Build Your Kids’Sense of ResponsibilityHow Can a Parent Help?Mothers and fathers can do a lot to ensure a safe landing in early adulthood for their kids.Even if a job’s starting salary seems too small to satisfy an emerging adult’s need for rapid content,the transition from school to work can be less of a setback if the start-up adult is ready for the move.Here are a few measures,drawn from my book Ready or Not,Here Life Comes,that parents can take to prevent what I call “work-life unreadiness”:41.You can start this process when they are11or12.Periodically review their emerging strengths and weaknesses with them and work together on any shortcomings,like difficulty in communicating well or collaborating.Also,identify the kinds of interests they keep coming back to,as these offer clues to the careers that will fit them best.42.Kids need a range of authentic role models—as opposed to members of their clique,pop stars and vaunted athletes.Have regular dinner-table discussions about people the family knows and how they got where they are.Discuss the joys and downsides of your own career and encourage your kids to form some ideas about their own future.When asked what they want to do,they should be discouraged from saying“I have no idea.”They can change their minds200times,but having only afoggy view of the future is of little good.43.Teachers are responsible for teaching kids how to learn;parents should be responsible for teaching them how to work.Assign responsibilities around the house and make sure homework deadlines are met.Encourage teenagers to take a part-time job.Kids need plenty of practice delaying gratification and deploying effective organizational skills,such as managing time and setting priorities.44.Playing video games encourages immediate content.And hours of watching TV shows with canned laughter only teaches kids to process information in a passive way. At the same time,listening through earphones to the same monotonous beats for long stretches encourages kids to stay inside their bubble instead of pursuing other endeavors.All these activities can prevent the growth of important communication and thinking skills and make it difficult for kids to develop the kind of sustained concentration they will need for most jobs.45.They should know how to deal with setbacks,stresses and feelings of inadequacy. They should also learn how to solve problems and resolve conflicts,ways to brainstorm and think critically.Discussions at home can help kids practice doing these things and help them apply these skills to everyday life situations.What about the son or daughter who is grown but seems to be struggling and wandering aimlessly through early adulthood?Parents still have a major role to play, but now it is more delicate.They have to be careful not to come across as disappointed in their child.They should exhibit strong interest and respect for whatever currently interests their fledging adult(as naive or ill conceived as it may seem)while becoming a partner in exploring options for the future.Most of all,these new adults must feel that they are respected and supported by a family that appreciates them.SectionⅢTranslation46.Directions:Translate the following text from English into Chinese.Write your translation on ANSWER SHEET2.(15points)The structure of the family,which is a basic unit of the society,changes along with the development of the society.In China's Feudal society which lasted several thousand years,a self-sufficient small peasant economy predominated.The family was not only the basic unit in everyday life,but also a basic unit of production.An ideal family admired by all consisted of5generations,with the male members making all the important decisions.During the last hundred years,great changes have taken place in China.The Chinese society,which had gone through the long feudal period,and later the semi-colonial,semi-feudal period,had turned into a socialist society. This historic change has led to changes in the Chinese family rge families began to divide into smaller extended families and stem families,with the trend pointing toward the emergence of more and more nuclear families.SectionⅣWritingPart A47．Directions:Write a letter of about100words to the president of your university,suggesting how to improve students'physical condition.You should include the details you think necessary.You shoud write neatly on the ANSWER SHEET.Do not sign your own name at the end of the e"Li Ming"instead.Do not write the address.(10points)Part B48.Directions:Write an essay based on the following chart.In your writing,you should1)interpret the chart and2)give your comments.You should write at least150wordsWrite your essay on ANSWER SHEET2.(15points)翻译答案：家庭是社会的基本单位，它的结构随着社会的发展而变化。