2016年高考英语模拟试卷【新课标I】:2016高考模拟试卷(四)
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高考英语真题模拟四一、单项填空。
从A.B、C、D四个选项中,选出可以填人空白处的最佳选项。
1. A wise boss must be aware that sometimes a little can motivate theemployees to work harder.A. libertyB. equalityC. bonusD. boom2. Don’t be by products promising to make you lose weight quickly .A. taken offB. taken outC. taken awayD. taken in3. In a(n) _____ to help preserve history, the Greek government established a committee to undertake the professional restoration of the Acropolis.A. orderB. purposeC. aimD. gesture4. home,the boy told his parents about all the incidents which occurredin his dormitory.A. On his arrivingB. On his arrivalC. On arrivalD. On his arriving at5. It was very ________ of you to help me clean the house, or I will never finish it in such a short time.A. contentB. mercifulC. apparentD. considerate6. The driver in plain clothes, was extremely calm and brave in face of danger,was just over twenty.A. whichB. whoC. whenD. what7. The handles _____ so that children can grasp them firmly.A. can be shapedB. should be shapedC. must have been shapedD. should have been shaped8. There’s no doubt 2013 will bring more change when the world economy isstill unclear.A.whatB.thatC.howD.where9. If someone really wants to give me a free plastic surgery, I would ______ it, because it is harmful to our body and health.A. object toB. devote toC. stick toD. contribute to10. To deal with the global financial crisis, China has a string of forcefulmeasures over the past months.A. worked outB. found outC. made outD. turned out11. There is a growing tendency among employers____ part-time staff.A.to hireB.hiringC.in hiringD.hired12. —Shall we hang out tomorrow morning?— ________ I’ll save the morning for my essay.A. Sorry, I can’t make it.B. Yes, it’s a good idea.C. Well, it all depends.D. No, that’s impossible.13. ______________ You can’t imagine ______when they received these nice Christmas presents.A. how they were excitedB. how excited they wereC. how excited were theyD. they were how excited14. ___ ________out more about university courses, write to this address.A. FindingB. FoundC. FindD. To find15. From 1217 to 1880, there appeared 19 No.1 Scholars in Xiuning County, ___ ranksfirst in China.A. thatB. itC. whichD. in which16. He likes seeing the films______ Sun Li.A. starredB. starringC. playedD. playing17. Though_________to see us, the professor gave us a warm welcome.A. surprisingB. was surprisedC. surprisedD. being surprised18. It is helpful to put children in a situation ________ they can see themselves.A thatB whenC whichD where19. Peter has been out of work for half a year , so he wants to a job in this factory .A. prepare forB. object toC. apply forD. employ20. It was in half the way it to me I had left my notebook home, so I had to fetch it. This is why I was so late.A. what; occurred; thatB. that; occurred; thatC. what; struck; thatD. that; hit; that二、完形填空。
高考通关卷2016年新课标全国高考英语模拟试题(四)第一部分阅读理解(共两节,满分40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项。
ALeon McCarthy, 12, was born without fingers on his left hand. That didn't stop him from being able to do many tasks. But Leon could not grasp more than one object at a time. So Leon's father, Paul, created a Prosthesis(假肢), using a 3D printer. Now Leon has fingers that open and close. “It was a do-it-yourself, father-and-son adventure,” says Paul.When Leon was a baby, his doctor advised his parents not to give him a prosthetic hand until he was in his early teens. “The doctor said Leon should first learn to get full use out of the hand he was born with,” says Paul. As Leon got older, his father looked into buying a prosthetic hand, which can cost as much as $30,000. Paul found a more affordable solution.One day, Paul discovered a video on the Internet about Robohand, a prosthesis created with a 3D printer. He downloaded the free instructions and called Robohand's creators for advice. They told him all he needed was a 3D printer—which costs around $2,000—and some materials.Luckily, Leon's school had recently purchased a 3D printer and it offered to help Paul build the hand for Leon. “We used a soccer shinguard(护胫), cardboard, and tape. They cost about $10,” says paul.With his new hand, Leon can do things better. “I can help my mom more, because now I can carry two grocery bags,” he says.Leon's father has already built several hands for Leon. Leon helps design each one. He says there's one thing in particular that he wants to do with a future prosthesis. “The goal,” he says, “is to be able to tie my shoelaces(鞋带).”21.Why did Leon's doctor disapprove of his using a prosthesis in his childhood? A.The prosthetic technology was underdeveloped then.B.A prosthesis was very expensive at that time.C.To master the disabled hand was important.D.The original hand could do many tasks.22.Leon's father managed to get Leon a new hand by ________.A.collecting money on the InternetB.buying a prosthetic handC.purchasing a 3D printerD.printing a hand23.The materials used for Leon's hand can be described as ________.A.cheap and commonB.strange and valuableC.personal and lovelyD.basic and solid24.What's the best title for the text?A.A DIY Enthusiast B.A Helping HandC.A Great Adventure D.A Lucky EscapeBI set out to help clean up the beach after a violent storm a year ago. The sight I saw was heartbreaking. The broken houses seemed to be weeping quietly. I couldn't describe how I felt. But something special among the debris (废墟) turned my day around.I joined a club to clean up the beach after the storm last November. As I removed the debris from the beach, I noticed an object with shiny buttons in the wet sand. It was a jacket, and I was excited since Halloween was coming and I thought I had found a great costume. After picking it up, I was able to see that the jacket was from West Point (西点军校), the United States Military Academy, and it had the name “deGavre” written inside. I realized the jacket might be important to someone. I decided to find the jacket's owner and return it.I called the West Point Museum, considering that if the family couldn't be found, the jacket should go there. The museum connected me with Kim McDermott, Director of Communications for the Academy's Association of Graduates. Kim soon ensured that the jacket had belonged to Chester Braddock deGavre, who was a 1933 graduate and a war hero, but passed away in 1993.I sent Kim a photo of the jacket and she posted it to the West Point Association of Graduates Facebook Page, asking if anyone could help us find the family. In less than two hours, someone had found and called the hero's wife, Teresa. Soon I started to receive personal messages from members of the deGavre family, their friends and others who were touched by the story and they found me on Facebook.Finding Chester deGavre's jacket and connecting to his family with the help of Facebook have been so meaningful to me. I've formed a bond with amazing people I might have never met.25.Seeing the sight after the storm, the author felt very ________.A.sad B.surprisedC.nervous D.disappointed26.What did the author think at first after he saw the jacket?A.He should try to find its owner.B.He could wear it for Halloween.C.He should return it to West Point.D.He could send it to others for free.27.The author called the West Point Museum because he thought ________.A.the jacket was made thereB.the jacket's owner worked thereC.the workers there needed the jacketD.the jacket might be collected by the museum28.According to the text, Kim McDermott ________.A.happened to be the owner of the jacketB.was a student graduating from West PointC.could find a record of the graduatesD.was a family member of the authorCWatson entered Mr.Smith's office.The boss was a hard man.He fired people who didn't do well without giving them a second chance.“Watson,” said Mr.Smith,“this past year your department hasn't earned money.We're going to drop that department.It's finished.I'm sorry,—but you'll have to go.” “But,sir—if I just had a little more time.For the moment I need the job to keep my son at Riverside School.”“What's that!” said the boss.“Riverside!I didn't know you had a boy there.That's an expensive school for a man with your salary.”“I know,sir.But he likes it there so much!He's a star athlete and the best boxer in the school.The boys call him Champ (冠军)there.”The boss sat perfectly still for a long time—a faraway (恍惚的) look in his eyes.Then,suddenly,he said,“We've got to close your department,Watson.But you'll take over a new job in another department.It means longer hours—maybe more pay.Now get out.You're here for life.”Watson got out,with surprise on his face.Then the boss took a letter from the top drawer of his desk.It was Herbie's last letter from Riverside School—written a few days before he died.He had read it over and over again with sick pain.The letter read:I can't say the boys here are any nicer to me than the others were.I guess it's the same everywhere when you're a cripple (跛脚的人).But don't worry about me,Dad.They've got a good chemistry department here.And there's one boy here who is really great.He's a track star and boxing champ and just tops in chemistry.The boys call him Champ.He made them stop throwing my books around.And he knocked a boy down who hit me.He is the best friend I ever had.Dad,when I grow up,I want to do something for Champ.Something big—that he won't even know about.Your son,Herbie 29.Mr.Smith wanted to fire Watson because ________.A.Watson would take over a new job in another departmentB.Watson had his son study in Riverside SchoolC.Watson's son knocked a boy down who hit HerbieD.Watson's department didn't earn money that year30.We can learn from the text that ________.A.Mr.Smith didn't know that Champ was Watson's son at firstB.Mr.Smith was told not to fire Watson by HerbieC.Mr.Smith decided to give Watson another chance in no timeD.Mr.Smith wanted to realize Champ's dream31.According to the text,which words can best describe Mr.Smith? A.Sympathetic and grateful.B.Selfish and greedy.C.Hardworking and strict.D.Easy-going and optimistic.32.The author wrote the text in order to ________.A.make our children enjoy lifeB.share a moving story with usC.provide us with tips on workD.help us to deal with our bossDSeveral months ago, I attended the opening event for a new children's literacy(读写能力) campaign at the Burbank Library in California. The campaign is called Marvel Comics Close-Up, aimed at using comic books to encourage kids to read. Disney and Marvel donated 210,000 books to libraries and schools across the country.Stars from Disney XD participated. They read Spider-Man comic books to 70 kids from Boys & Girls Clubs in southern California. The stars included Drake Bell (Ultimate Spider-Man), Dylan Riley Snyder (Kickin' It), Olivia Holt (Kickin' It) and Cole Jenson (Crash & Bernstein).Drake Bell said that the Marvel reading campaign is aimed at kids who are bored with books, believing comic books are the answer for kids who say they'd rather play video games. “Comic books really get you into the story,” he told TFK(Time For Kids). “They are not just words or pictures on a page.”Dylan Riley Snyder knows from his experiences that comic books have the power to inspire kids' imagination. His mom was a teacher and she used comic books to interest students who thought they weren't interested in reading. Dylan attended these classes. He would read the comic books and draw the characters along with the students. “It was a great way for t hese kids to start to enjoy reading,” Dylan said. “That's how I got interested in reading too. Now I can share my love for comic books with others through the Marvel Comics Close-Up program.”David Levine is the Vice President of Disney XD Worldwide. He said great stories and great characters, like Spider-Man and The Avengers, were key to making reading fun. “Reading can encourage you to explore new things and take you to all sorts of exciting places,” he told TFK.33.What is the main purpose of the Marvel reading campaign?A.To donate books to libraries and schools.B.To encourage students to use the library.C.To excite children's interest in reading.D.To introduce some new comic books.34.By saying “They are not just words or pictures on a page” in Parag raph 3, Drake Bell means ________.A.comic books make kids imaginative and interestedB.there are colorful pictures in most comic booksC.common books with only words are bad for kidsD.comic books are much better than common books35.Who stressed the benefit of reading?A.Drake Bell. B.Dylan Riley Snyder.C.Olivia Holt. D.David Levine.第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
注意事项:1. 本试卷分第一卷(选择题)和第二卷(非选择题)两部分。
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2. 选择题的作答:每小题选出答案后,用2b铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
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第i卷(选择题共100分)第ⅰ卷第一部分听力(共两节,满分30分)(略)第二部分阅读理解(共20小题,每题2分,满分40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(a、b、c、和d)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
adiscover nature schools programsto schedule a program,please email deprograms @.acorn to oak (k一2 grade,1.5―2 hours)outdoor sensations(k一2 grade,1.5―2 hours)b. learn about characters of various treesc. take a closer look at various treesa. acorn to oak.d. outdoor sensations.bb. cooper should accept the money certainly.d. gibbs gained the most of the votes for king.c. many students have gone to universitiesd. the disabled students can be helped by othersa. he had many close friends.d. it is easy for him to find help at school.cthe giraffe population in africa has dropped by about 40 percent in just 15 years,according to the giraffe conservation foundation.a. about 80,000.b. about 130,000.c. about 150,000.d. about 200,000.b. zoos are the best place for giraffes to stay safelyc. many people have misunderstood giraffes’ situationa. the bad situation of giraffes.b. humans’efforts to protect giraffes.c. conservation measures to be taken soon.d. giraffes’being included in the endangered list.d32. the let books be books campaign .a. teaches kids about appropriatenessb. is opposing gendered children’s booksd. advises publishers to help children choose books34. blackman might believe the books mentioned in paragraph 4 .a. aren’t suitable for childrenb. shouldn’t have similar titlesc. include too many adventure storiesd. should be open to kids of either genderb. report the recent progress of a cultural campaign第二节(共5小题,每小题2分,满分10分)根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项,选项中有两项为多余选项。
2016高考模拟卷(四)(时间:120分钟满分:150分)第Ⅰ卷第一部分听力(略)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)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C与D)中,选出最佳选项。
( A )A widow’s wish to hear her late husband’s voice again has pushed London’s subway system to restore a 40-year-old recording of the subway’s famous “Mind the gap” announcement、The Underground,or the tube,first opened in 1863,tracked down the voice recording by Oswald Lawrence after his widow,Margaret McCollum,told them what it meant to her、McCollum,65,said she used to frequently visit Embankmenl tube station or plan her journeys around the stop to listen to Lawrence’s voice,even before his death、She was taken aback in November when she noticed it had been replaced by a different voice、“Lawrence was a drama school graduate when he auditioned(试音)for the tube recording、He went on to become a theater actor and then worked for a tour company、For six years after his death,I’d stay on the platform—just sit and listen to it again,”she added、When Margaret approached the tube,she was told it had a new broadcast system and it couldn’t use the old recording anymore、Nigel Holness,director of London Underground,said its staff has been so moved by McCollum’s story that they dug up the recording and gave the widow a copy of the announcement on a CD for her to keep、“ Tube staff is also working to restore Lawrence’s announcement at the station,” he added、“It is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year、The tube’s Mind the gap messages,voiced by various actors,have accompanied countless London commuter journeys since the 1960s、Train drivers and staff made the warnings themselves before that、”“I’m very pleased that people are interested in Oswald’s old recording,”Margaret said、“He was a great London transport user all his life、He would be amused,touched and delighted to know he’s back where he belonged、”21、The best title for the passage is 、A、Mind Your StepB、Mind Your GapC、A Widow’s WishD、The Tube’s Struggle22、The underlined phrase “taken aback” means 、A、disappointedB、amazedC、excitedD、shocked23、Which is the correct order of the events mentioned in the passage? ( )a、Oswald died、b、Margaret approached the tube、c、Oswald auditioned for the tube recording、d、Oswald graduated from a drama school、e、Oswald’s recording was replaced、A、d-c-a-e-bB、d-c-b-e-aC、c-d-a-b-eD、e-d-a-b-c24、What can we infer from the passage?( )A、Oswald was an outstanding actor in London、B、Oswald’s voice is a great comfort to Margaret、C、No recording can be equal to Oswald’s voice、D、The tube always uses recordings to remind passengers、( B )In the past,teachers were limited to what they could do when it came to how they could present lesson plans and information to their pupils、Commonly they would stand in front of a podium and lecture to students about the lesson of the day、Sometimes a teacher might write something on the board,maybe even have students read out loud from a book,yet that would be it、Basically in the past,there was not much interaction(交流) going on between the teacher and the students、Now,teachers have all sorts of choices when it comes to how they can teach their students and it could not have come any sooner、One is actually a whiteboard that is interactive、So not only can teachers display things for their students to see in colour,but teachers can also change up what is being displayed on the screen through the use of a wireless device that is typically in the shape of a pen or laser pointer、To change what is being displayed on the screen,all the teacher has to do is point at the screen using the device and just like that,things are moving、No longer are lesson plans stagnant,but they come to life right before the students’eyes、Another is a touch pad screen where teachers can actually walk around the room to teach their students、The screens themselves are similar to other name brand touch screens that are almost like small computers、They are extremely handy and perfect for situations where the teacher likes to get up and get going、Along with that,SmartEd Services is a portable audio device that allows teachers to amplify (扩大)what is being said to students、If you want to know more,an easy way to check into all the options that are out there is to simply do some searching online、25、There used not to be much communication in class probably because 、A、the teachers had limited knowledgeB、the students liked reading aloudC、teaching technology was backwardD、teaching materials were too difficult26、The underlined word “stagnant” in Paragraph 2 probably means 、A、practicalB、inactiveC、fluentD、necessary27、SmartEd Services is a kind of device that 、A、follows the teacher in the classroomB、makes the teacher’s voice louderC、helps the students understand betterD、makes the class more interesting28、According to the author 、A、technology can make class practical and interestingB、the traditional teaching methods should be given upC、the teachers should get on well with their studentsD、modern science and technology bring us a happy life( C )From the 007 series to Iron Man,cool gadgets(装备)like smart watches and high-tech glasses impress audiences、Now the real world is welcoming them、The world of wearable technology is quietly growing,and it’s planning to take over、Let’s look at some of the gadgets to look out for、HeadwearReading on a bus or while you’re running often makes you dizzy(眩晕的)、But with a small wearable device called Run-n-Read,you won’t feel dizzy any more、You can wear it on your headband or your T-shirt、It tracks(追踪) your head movements and then moves the text on the screen of your iPad or other reading device at the same time as your eyes、Though a person standing nearby can see the text jumping up and down,for you the text looks perfectly still、Your head moves,but the words do not、BraceletsWearing a sensory bracelet (手镯) can help you find out where you’ve run,how many calories you’ve burned,how deep your sleep was,and many more things、A few companies have already been producing great fitness tracking devices for some time、But it seems that FitBit will get the most attention in 2015 with its new bracelets,the FitBit Surge、The Surge has an LED touch display screen、This allows you to control your smartphone and see who is calling or messaging you、It also has eight different sensors(感应元件) and can record many different sporting activities、ShoesIf you’ve ever got tired of looking at your smartphone frequently for directions when visiting a place,you might want to try Lechal smart shoes、The shoes work by using Bluetooth to connect to a phone App、After you’ve entered the destination you want to go to on your phone,the shoes direct you by vibrating(振动)either the left or right foot to tell you which way you should turn、29、From the text we know that the high-tech gadgets 、A、only appear in the moviesB、can be used by common peopleC、are very expensiveD、have taken over everything30、When you wear a headwear, 、A、you often move your headB、the words on the screen don’t moveC、it makes you feel dizzyD、you see the words jumping up and down31、What can we learn about Bracelets?( )A、Wearing bracelets can help find everything、B、People have used the new sensory bracelets、C、FitBit will attract the most attention this year、D、The Surge will take control of one’s activities、32、How can people know the directions in the future?( )A、By using the smartphone、B、By using the traffic mapC、By using either of your feet、D、By using special shoes、( D )Melbourne,AustraliaMelbourne is a hot-spot travel destination,and it’s easy to see why with its beautiful beaches and busy city life、Why it’s a great choice:Australia as a whole is considered a safe destination for international travel,and because of that,many solo travelers go there、As an English-speaking country,you won’t be faced with any language barriers、Melbourne is easy to get around because you can walk or bike practically anywhere!ThailandThailand is great for solo travelers—perhaps because it is one of the Buddhist mindsets,which promote equality among the sexes、Why it’s a great choice:Thailand is known for its friendly atmosphere,and as a travel hot-spot,there are plenty of chances to meet other like-minded travelers、Well known for being very cheap,especially in the north、A good choice if you want to get away on a budget、Thailand has a lot to offer,from the party-central Bangkok to beautiful beaches and tropical(热带) jungle、Hong Kong,ChinaHong Kong is a great place to relax for solo travelers as it is full of “Zen moments,” such as beautiful gardens and Tai Chi classes、Why it’s a great choice:Hong Kong is regarded as one of the safest cities in the world、If you’re not well-traveled,or perhaps a bit tired of things like language barriers,Hong Kong is a great place to start,as it mixes both Eastern and Western at the same time、Bali,IndonesiaBali is a spiritual place with yoga,spas,healthy food and beaches、The combination of friendly people and splendidly visual culture has made Bali Indonesia number one tourist attraction、Why it’s so great:You won’t be the only solo traveler in Bali、Everyone is known for being extremely friendly and you’re sure to meet some amazing characters along the way、As a Hindu island,Bali is the perfect place for a relaxing and spiritual retreat(静修)、The Sacred Monkey Forest in Ubud is fantastic—if you like monkeys,anyway、33、Where can you enjoy both convenient transport and beautiful beaches?( )A.Melbourne,Australia、 B、Thailand、C、Hong Kong,China、 D.Bali,Indonesia、34、What has made Bali Indonesia No、1 tourist attraction?( )A、Yoga,spas,healthy food and beaches、B、Friendly people and splendidly visual culture、C、Meeting some amazing characters along the way、D、Fantastic monkeys in the Sacred Monkey Forest、35、What type of writing is this text?( )A、A travel journal、B、A business report、C、A travel guide、D、A press advertisement、第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
2016年英语高考模拟训练试题全国(I)卷本试卷分第一卷(选择题)和第二卷(非选择题)两部分。
第一卷1至14页。
第二卷15至16页。
考试结束后,将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一卷注意事项:1.答题前,考生在答题卡上务必用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔将自己的姓名、准考证号填写清楚,并贴好条形码。
请认真核准条形码上的准考证号、姓名和科目。
2.每小题选出答案后,用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑,如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选图其他答案标号,在试题卷上作答无效。
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。
例:How much is the shirt?A. £19.15B.£9.15C. £9.18答案是B。
1. What do the speakers need to buy?A. A fridgeB. A dinner tableC. A few chairs2. Where are the speakers?A. In a restaurant.B. In a hotelC. In a school.3. What does the woman mean?A. Cathy will be at the party.B. Cathy is too busy to come.C. Cathy is going to be invited4. Why does the woman plan to go to town?A. To pay her bills in the bank.B. To buy books in a bookstore.C. To get some money from the bank5. What is the woman trying to do ?A. Finish some writing.B. Print an article.C. Find a newspaper.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。
绝密考试结束前2016年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试英语本试题卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。
全卷共12页,选择题部分1至11页,非选择题部分11页至12页。
满分120分,考试时间120分钟。
请考生按规定用笔将所有试题的答案涂、写在答题纸上。
选择题部分(共80分)注意事项:1.答题前,考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号用黑色字迹的签字笔或钢笔分别填写在试卷和答题纸规定的位置上。
2.每小题选出答案后,用2B铅笔把答题纸上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其他答案标号。
不能答在试题卷上。
第一部分:英语知识运用(共两节,满分30分)第一节:单项填空(共20小题;每小题0.5分,满分10分)从A、B、C和D 四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题纸上将该选项标号涂黑。
1. —Are you going to take part in the speech contest?—_______ It's too good an opportunity to miss.A. No problem!B. That's for sure.C. Why me?D. Why bother?2. As the number of _______ newborn babies decreases, more couples should be encouraged to have _______ second child.A. /; theB. the; aC. /; aD. the; /3. There is still much to discuss, we shall, ______, return to this item at our next meeting.A. neverthelessB. moreoverC. howeverD. therefore4.— Professor, we need to talk about it now!—I’ m busy. If you _____ talk about it with me, please wait till I finish my work at hand.A. canB. mayC. mustD. should5. With a special train ticket, you can travel______ you’d like to go in England for just over 100 pounds.A. whatB. in whichC. whereD. which6. We _____ John’s name on the race list yesterday but for his injury.A. had putB. putC. would putD. would have put7.The cinema will have higher attendance rates as well as better box office if more foreign movies _____ each year.A. are introducedB. will be introducedC. are being introducedD. have been introduced8. The quarrel _____ to the fight started from their disbelief in each other.A. leadingB. to leadC. ledD. has led9. As is often the case, it is not the local _____ to wear shorts to dinner party.A. presentationB. routineC. practiceD. reservation10.It’ very difficult to deal with and protect the historical remains on the scene, _____ most arepaintings.A. of whomB. of themC. of whatD. of which11. During an emergency period, those who _____false news should be severely punished bythe authorities so as to maintain the social steadiness.A. circulateB. conveyC. declareD. claim12. Somehow a date for the conference is still to be appointed. But , _______ it was due onMarch 12th.A. naturallyB. originallyC. roughlyD. approximately13. As Mr Jones aged, he decided to _____ charge of his family business to his eldest son, whowas without question the most suitable candidate to succeed him.A .take over B. give way C. hand over D. give away14. What astonished the public was that the murder case had been dismissed ______ any definiteproof.A. in the charge ofB. in the absence ofC. in the possession ofD. in the name of15. The power of a smile is amazing. It helps me stay _______ , even in bad times.A. sensitiveB. passiveC. optimisticD. steady16. The mother was filled with anxiety ______ her daughter might be disabled by the accident.A. whetherB. thatC. whatD. which17. According to the spokesman, the reason why no _____was made on further details about thecoal mine accident was that it was still under investigation.A. preferenceB. commentC. argumentD. reference18. Mr. White had expected to see all his relatives when in hospital, but _____ turned up whilemany of his neighbors offered him their help.A. anyoneB. someoneC. no oneD. none19. Let’s focus on what you bring to society _______ on how much money you earn.A. rather thanB. or ratherC. other thanD. or else20. —Please line up and take your turn.—Good. _______ .A. First come, first servedB. Easy come, easy goC. You are so kindD. That’s all right第二节:完形填空(共20小题;每小题1分,满分20分)阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从21~40 各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题纸上将该选项标号涂黑。
2016年高考模拟试卷英语卷本试卷分第Ⅰ卷(选择题)和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)两部分。
满分共120分。
考试时间120分钟。
第Ⅰ卷(共80分)第一部分:英语知识运用(共两节,满分30分)第一节:单项填空(共20小题;每小题0.5分,满分10分)从A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题纸上将该选项标号涂黑。
1. — Thank you very much for informing me of the delay of the meeting.(原创)— _____.A. Don't mention itB. With pleasureC. That's rightD. You said it2. After _____ series of continuous attempts, the reporter finally got _____ real scoop.(原创)A. a; theB. a; aC. the; theD. the; a3. Leonardo DiCaprio, the star of "The Revenant", burst into tears _____ he acquired the Oscar for Best Actor.(原创)A. at the momentB. the momentC. in the momentD. For the moment4. I saw a woman _____ against the wall, looking tired and stressed.(改编)A. leaning upB. lean upC. leaned upD. was leaning up5.The investigative team were going to publish the crime ______ a call of warning rang.(原创)A. afterB. whenC. sinceD. while6.If I _______ your advice, I might not have made such a silly mistake.(改编)A. tookB. would takeC. have takenD. had taken7. China's political advisers _______ increasing use of micro-blogging to get public opinions.(原创)A. makeB. are makingC. are madeD. have made8. July had been laid off from her job and she _______ a hard life.(原创)A. had leadB. will leadC. leadsD. led9. Don’t ___________ about food that doesn’t taste good as many people in African areas never dream of not suffering from hunger.(改编)A. complainB. commentC. argueD. decide10. ______ that Mike was sure to be admitted into the art school.(原创)A. So his performance was successfulB. So successful his performanceC. So successful was his performanceD. So was his successful performance11. The organization appeals to create a social atmosphere ______ promotes morality and harmony.(原创)A. thatB. whatC. whereD. who12. Their relationship in marriage has reached a point_______ they are supposed to calm down to think for each other.(原创)A. whichB. thatC. whatD. where13. People in increasing number become so ______ to mobile phones that they may feel ill at ease whenever the phones are not within their reach.(原创)A. concernedB. relatedC. addictedD. exposed14. There are five questions on this text, but Jack can't answer_____ of them.(改编)A. otherB. anyC. noneD. some15. Sexual abuse destroys the victims not only _______ but also mentally.(原创)A. physicallyB. materiallyC. spirituallyD. emotionally16. The old couple ________ the beautiful mountainous village and led a happy life.(原创)A. settled downB. settled down toC. settled inD. settled in to17.They are determined to ________ the truth and make it known to the public.(原创)A. dig outB. get throughC. beyond questionD. take on18. The policy is aim to offer support for __________ housing needs for self-living.(改编)A. possibleB. reasonableC. fashionableD. urgent19. ——I am blue. Yesterday, I met a classmate in my new school, but when I stopped and smiled,she ______me and walked on.(原创)A. missedB. refusedC. deniedD. ignored20. —Let's bet on Tom's performance in the coming exam; the loser has to treat the other to a dinner.—______________.(原创)A. I'm afraid soB. You've got a pointC. It's a dealD. You are welcome第二节:完形填空(共20小题;每小题1分,满分20分)(原创)阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从21—40各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题纸上将该选项标号涂黑。
2016年高考模拟训练试题高三英语(四)本试卷分第I卷(选择题)和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)两部分。
满分150分。
考试用时120分钟。
第I卷(选择题共50分)注意事项:1.答第I卷前,考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2每小题选出答案后,用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其他答案标号。
不能答在本试卷上。
否则无效。
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。
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. What does the man play?A. SportsB. Musical instrumentsC. Computer games2. What will the woman probably do today?A. Attend the weddingB. Go over her lessonsC. Eat on with the man.3 .Where does the conversation probably take place?A. At homeB. In a bookstoreC. In the office4.Why does the man look worried?A. He has lost his car.B. He can’t meet Jim on time.C. He will be late for an appointment5. What do we know about the woman?A. She is supportiveB. She is confidentC. She is active第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22 .5分)听面5段对话或独白。
2016高考英语模拟试卷(四)时间:120分钟满分:150分)第Ⅰ卷第一部分听力(略)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)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项。
(AThe Tropical Paradise HolidayWelcome to St Anna,our tropical paradise just off the coast of Latin America.You can spend two weeks in our luxury four-star hotel.The cost of your flight is included in the holiday,and you can be picked up from your home by our special airport bus.On your arriving,our coach will be waiting to take you to the hotel.All flights leave from Heathrow on a Monday morning.The Cowrie Hotel is built right on the beachfront,and many rooms have wonderful ocean views.If swimming and surfing are not enough for you,the hotel also offers horse rides on the island,and a discount membership of the golf club.The Rain Forest Adventure HolidayEvery year Broughton holidays offer twelve days of unforgettable adventure in a tropical rain forest.You may have a choice of Borneo,Malaysia,Indonesia,or even to the greatest rain forest of them all,the mighty Amazonian forest.You will fly to our special base camps at the edge of the forest,where you will be given five days of survival training,and talks on the local wildlife.Then you take a bus into the forest.You will have to walk the final five miles to the camp sites to avoid disturbing the local ecology.All of the camp sites have been carefully built to cause the minimal amount of disturbance to the local wildlife.Remember that these adventure holidays take you deep into the wilderness,and they are not suitable for families with young children.Also remember that no more than two dozen guests can stay at any camp at one time,so if you want to go on one of these very special holidays,you will need to book early!21.What can we learn about the rain forest holiday?()A.Travelers will learn to talk with wild animals.B.Different means of transportation will be used.C.The holiday will end with a survival training.D.Bookingearly,travelers will get a discount.22.What kind of people will probably choose the rain forest holiday?()A.People loving water sports.B.People travelling with children.C.People preferring comfortable hotels.D.People concerned with environment and wildlife.23.Which of the following is mentioned in both holidays?()A.Transportation.B.Price.C.Reservation.D.Departure time.BMany people think of the brain as a mystery.They don’t know much about intelligence and how it works.When they do think about what intelligence is,many people believe that a person is born either smart,average,or dumb—and stays that way for life.But new research shows that the brain is more like a muscle—it changes and gets stronger when you use it.And scientists have been able to show just how the brain grows and gets stronger when you learn.Everyone knows that when you lift weights,your muscles get bigger and you get stronger.A person who can’t lift 20 pounds when they start exercising can get strong enough to lift 100 pounds afte r working out for a long time.That’s because the muscles become larger and stronger with exercise.And when you stop exercising,the muscles shrink and you get weaker.That’s why people say,“Use it or lose it!”But most people don’t know that when they practi ce and learn new things,parts of their brain change and get larger a lot like muscles do when they exercise.Inside the cortex (脑皮层)of the brain are billions of tiny nerve munication between these brain cells is what allows us to think and solve problems.When you learn new things,these tiny connections in the brain actually multiply and get stronger.The more you challenge your mind to learn,the more your brain cells grow.Then,things that you once found very hard or even impossible to do seem to become easy.The result is a stronger and smarter brain.Scientists started thinking that the human brain could develop and change when they studied animals’ brains.They found out that animals who lived in a challenging environment,with other animals and toys t o play with,were more “aptitudinal”—they were better at solving problems and learning new things.24.What’s the main idea of the passage?()A.Scientists show strong interest in what intelligence is.B.A new study shows the brain can be developed like a muscle.C.Both muscles and the brain are important to humans.D.Intelligence exists in both humans and animals.25.By using such numbers as 20 and 100 in Paragraph 2,the author tries to prove that .A.exercise plays an important role in keeping muscles strongerB.exercise is more important to people than most of the animalsC.everyone can keep healthy if they do enough exercisesD.everyone should learn as many new things as possible26.Like stronger muscles come from exercise,smarter brains need .A.to be well taken care ofB.a good communication between personsC.help from scientistsD.our learning new things27.What does the underlined word “aptitudinal” in the last paragraph probably mean?()A.Strong.B.Smart.C.Lovely.D.Active.CSeveral years ago I was diagnosed with cancer.It was the most difficult time I have ever faced.I think it was my sense of humor that allowed me to hold onto my sanity (心智健全).Like many people who have gone through chemotherapy(化疗),I lost all of my hair,being bald as a golf ball.I always had enjoyed wearing hats,so I ordered several special hats with the hair already attached.It was easy and I never had to worry about how my hair looked.I have always been a big golf fan.At one point during my cancer treatments,my husband John and I decided to get away from the cold Minnesota winter and took a trip to Scottsdale,Arizona.There was a Senior PGA Tour event called “The Tradition” being played,and that seemed like just the ticket to lift my spirits.The first day of the tournament brought out a huge crowd.It was a beautiful day,and I was in heaven.I was standing and watching my three favorite golfers in the world approach the tee box (开球区):Jack Nicklaus,Raymond Floyd and Tom Weiskopf.Just as they arrived at the tee,the unimaginable happened.A huge gust of wind came up from out of nowhere and blew my hat and hair right off my head and into the middle of the fairway(平坦球道)!The thousands of people lining the fairway fell into an awkward silence,all eyes on me.Even my three favorite golfers were watching me,as my hair was in their flight path.I was ashamed! Embarrassed as I was,I knew I couldn’t just stand there.Someone had to do something to get things moving again.So I took a deep breath and out into the middle of the fairway.I took hold of my hat and hair,put them back on my head as best I could.Then I turned to the golfers and loudly announced,“Gentlemen,the wind is blowing from left to right.”They said the laughter could be heard all the way to the nineteenth hole.28.What made the author remain mentally healthy even in her illness?()A.The Tradition.B.The treatment.C.Her family.D.Her humor.29.The underlined phrase in Para.3 “in heaven” probably means “”.A.scaredB.embarrassedC.puzzledD.excited30.Why did the author go into the fairway to pick up her hat and hair?()A.To amuse the golfers.B.To give a weather report.C.To have the game restarted.D.To draw others’ attention.31.We can know from the text that the author .A.was fond of wearing hatsB.was an excellent golferC.planned to live in ScottsdaleD.felt worried about her hairDTeens naturally ask parents for money for material things and entertainment.But as the need becomes more frequent,why not get a job so you can earn your own money? Working for your own money will give you a sense of accomplishment and the satisfaction of a job well done.Babysitting is a suitable job for teens.They are best suited as a mother’s helper while the mother is working in another part of the house.Babysitting is not a job for girls alone.Boy babysitters are popular with families of boys.Parents rely on friends and neighbors’ recommendations.Word of mouth is your best form of advertising.Pet-sitting involves caring for people’s pets while the owners are on vacatio n or away for the day.A pet-sitter will be responsible for giving fresh food and water,walking dogs and cleaning out cat litter boxes.Although the pet-sitter does not spend the night,he is there often enough to bring in the mail,water plants and take the garbage out.Create a flyer with your name,prices and references,and pass it out to the families in your neighborhood.Yard work can be a seasonal job.Spring cleanup is needed for flower beds and preparing the yard for summer.Summer is the busiest time for yard work with lawn mowing (割草坪),edging and trimming(修剪) bushes.Fall is the time for sweeping leaves and planting seeds for spring.If you live in a northern climate,there may be snow that needs shoveling.Odd jobs can mean a variety of things,includingpainting,washing the pet,weeding the garden,cleaning out the basement,or helping to serve dinner at a party.Doing odd jobs may be a good match for someone with a busy schedule.Most odd jobs only take a few hours to complete.For more information,please click here.32.What’s the main purpose of the text?()A.To show teens how to find a full-time job.B.To encourage teens to help with housework.C.To tell teens ways to earn their own money.D.To ask people to provide jobs for teens.33.What can we learn about babysitting?()A.Babysitting is the best job for teens.B.A babysitter is needed only when the mother is away.C.Parents prefer girl babysitters to boy babysitters.D.Friends or neighbors may be helpful to find a babysitting job.34.A pet-sitter is expected to do all the jobs except .A.feeding and walking a dogB.looking after the house at nightC.bringing in the mailD.taking the garbage out35.The text is most probably taken from a .A.job applicationB.popular magazineC.life websiteD.tourist guidebook第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
2016年高考英语模拟试题(带答案)2016年高考英语模拟试题(带答案)Ⅰ.单项填空1.(2014·江西六校高三联考)—Will you join us in the Talent Show?—Thank you,________A. but why not?B. but I’d rather not.C. and I won’t.D. and I’ll join.2.(2014·桂林部分学校高三质量检测)The happiest people don’t have the best of everything. They just ________ everything.A. get away fromB. make the best ofattention onD. catch up with3.(2014·江西六校高三联考)The decision about which college to go to cannot be made by any one of us ________ yourself.A. more thanB. other thanC. rather thanD. better than4.(2014·安徽省芜湖三校一模)A recent study has ________an unexpected conclusion that the African elephant should be divided into two different species.A. kept up withB. made up withC. caught up withD. come up with5.—He failed the exam again! What should I do,Miss Wang?—In my opinion,your son is ________ than stupid.A.quite lazierB. much lazierC. more lazyD. lazier rather6.(2014·南京一模)When ________ comes to an interview day,we’ve got many things in mind,such as being on time and giving proper answers.B. thisC. itD. one7.(2014·苏锡常镇四市调研)You know it’s love when all you want is that person to be happy,________you’re not part of their happiness.A. even ifB. as ifC. if onlyD. if ever8.—According to my grandma,it is a good idea to eat chicken soup when you have a cold.—________,scientists agree with her.A.Sooner or laterB. Once in a whileC. To be exactD. Believe it or notwill tell us why she feels so strong that each of us has a role ________ in making the earth a better place to live in.A. to have playedB. to playC. to be playedD. to be playing10.(2014·福州模拟)Oprah (奥普拉),the queen of American daytime talk TV,is ________ as one of the most powerful women in the world.A. raisedB. recognizedC. requestedD. recommended11.(2014·衡水中学月考)You________ scold such a pupil who always keeps silent so seriously that you ________ hurt him.A. should; canB. may; willC. mustn’t; mayD. can’t; must12.(2013·绵阳二诊)—I happened to meet Lily yesterday.—Lucky dog! You ________each other for two years.’t seen ’t seen’t see ’t see13.(2013·台州高三检测)Linda’s health is improving ________ day by day,and the doctor has advised her to stay home for a couple of weeks.14.(2013·北京四中高三质检)There is ________ as a free dinner in this world. As the saying goes,“No pains,no gains.”A.no such a good thingB. such no good thingC. no such good thingD. not so a good thingeverybody knows,kangaroos are native ________ Australia and are often regarded as one of Australia’s national treasures.Ⅱ.阅读理解A(2013·江西省重点中学协作体第一次联考)Do you want to live with a strong sense of peacefulness,happiness,goodness,and self?respect? The collection of happiness actions broadly categorized (把……归类) as “honor” help you create this life of good feelings.Here’s an example to show how honorable actions create happiness.Say a store clerk fails to charge us for an item. If we keep silent,and profit from the clerk’s mistake,we would drive homewith a sense of sneaky (暗中的) excitement. Later we might tell our family or friends about our good fortune. On the other hand,if we tell the clerk about the uncharged item,the clerk would be grateful and thank us for our honesty. We would leave the store with a quiet sense of honor that we might never share with another soul.Then,what is it to do with our sense of happiness?In the first case,where we don’t tell the clerk,a couple of things would happen. Deep down inside we would know ourselves as a type of thief. In the process,we would lose some peace of mind and self?respect. We would also demonstrate that we cannot be trusted,since we advertise our dishonor by telling our family and friends. We damage our own reputations by telling others. In contrast,bringing_the_error_to_the__clerk’s__attention causes different things to happen. Immediately the clerk knows us to be honorable. Upon leaving the store,we feel honorable and our self?respect is increased. Whenever we take honorable actions we gain the deep internal rewards of goodness and a sense of nobility.There is a beautiful positive cycle that is created by living a life of honorable actions. Honorable thoughts lead to honorable actions. Honorable actions lead us to a happier existence. And it’s easy to think and act honorably again when we’re happy. While the positive cycle can be difficult to start,once it’s started,it’s easy to continue. Keeping on doing good deeds brings us peace of mind,which is important for our happiness.to the passage,the positive action in the example contributes to our________.?respect rewardsability relationshipauthor thinks that keeping silent about the uncharged item is equal to________.underlined phrase “bringing the error to the clerk’s attention” means________.the truth to the clerkadvice to the clerkthe clerk to be more attentivethe clerk of the charged itemswill we feel if we let the clerk know the mistake?’ll be very excited.’ll feel unfortunate.’ll have a sense of honor.’ll feel sorry for the clerk.of the following can be the best title of this passage?to Live Truthfullyof Peacefulnessof Gaining Self?respectthrough Honorable ActionsB(2013·济宁高考模拟)A euphemism (from the Greek words eu—well and pheme—speak) is a word or ex pression that is used when people want to find a polite or less direct way of talking about difficult or embarrassing topics like death or the bodily functions. Most people,for example,would find it very difficult to say in plain language that they have arranged for their sick old dog to be killed. They would soften the pain by saying:We had Ruby put down or We had Ruby put to sleep. Many people prefer to call someone plain than ugly,or cuddly rather than fat.Euphemisms are an important part of every language,but it seems that English has an ever?growing number of them. Thenon?native speaker not only has to make sense of the euphemisms he hears,he also has to learn which euphemisms are appropriate in any particular situation. He might be aware that his American friend needs to use the toilet when she asks where the bathroom (or restroom,or comfort station) is,but he is less likely to guess that his English friend has the same need when he says he has to see a man about a dog. He might have learned,for example,that in the family way is a euphemism for pregnant. If,however,he says to his boss,“Congratulations! I hear your wife is in the family way,” he would be using an ex pression that is too familiar for the circumstances.Schools are full of euphemisms. At Frankfurt International School,for example,the special lessons given to students who are having difficulties in their school subjects are called StudyCenter (in the middle school) and Academic Workshop (in the high school).Teachers rightly do not want to upset students or parents by being too frank or straightforward,and usually choose a softer word or ex pression to convey the same message.to the passage,people use euphemisms in order to________.themselves understoodembarrassmentsound straightforwardattentionperson who is described as plain and cuddly is in fact________.and handsome and slimbut tall and fatan English lady says she has to see a man about a dog,she might want to________.her old dog killed an ugly friendto the toilet a pregnant womanmain purpose of Paragraph 2 is to________.that euphemisms are an important part of every languagereaders that English has an ever?growing number of euphemismsnon?native speakers use euphemisms as often as possibleEnglish learners to be careful about the meaning and use of euphemismsFrankfurt International School,the students who receive lessons in Study Center________.poor grades in the subjects well in schoolhard at their lessons to learn more答案及解析一.单项填空1.解析:考查情景交际。
2016高考英语模拟试卷(四)时间:120分钟满分:150分)第Ⅰ卷第一部分听力(略)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)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项。
(AThe Tropical Paradise HolidayWelcome to St Anna, our tropical paradise just off the coast of Latin America. You can spend two weeks in our luxury four-star hotel. The cost of your flight is included in the holiday, and you can be picked up from your home by our special airport bus. On your arriving, our coach will be waiting to take you to the hotel. All flights leave from Heathrow on a Monday morning.The Cowrie Hotel is built right on the beachfront, and many rooms have wonderful ocean views. If swimming and surfing are not enough for you, the hotel also offers horse rides on the island, and a discount membership of the golf club.The Rain Forest Adventure HolidayEvery year Broughton holidays offer twelve days of unforgettable adventure in a tropical rain forest. You may have a choice of Borneo, Malaysia, Indonesia, or even to the greatest rain forest of them all, the mighty Amazonian forest.You will fly to our special base camps at the edge of the forest, where you will be given five days of survival training, and talks on the local wildlife.Then you take a bus into the forest. You will have to walk the final five miles to the camp sites to avoid disturbing the local ecology. All of the camp sites have been carefully built to cause the minimal amount of disturbance to the local wildlife.Remember that these adventure holidays take you deep into the wilderness, and they are not suitable for families with young children. Also remember that no more than two dozen guests can stay at any camp at one time, so if you want to go on one of these very special holidays, you will need to book early!21.What can we learn about the rain forest holiday?()A. Travelers will learn to talk with wild animals.B. Different means of transportation will be used.C. The holiday will end with a survival training.D. Booking early, travelers will get a discount.22.What kind of people will probably choose the rain forest holiday?()A. People loving water sports.B. People travelling with children.C. People preferring comfortable hotels.D. People concerned with environment and wildlife.23.Which of the following is mentioned in both holidays?()A. Transportation.B. Price.C. Reservation.D. Departure time.BMany people think of the brain as a mystery. They don’t know much about intelligence and how it works. When they do think about what intelligence is, many people believe that a person is born either smart, average, or dumb—and stays that way for life. But new research shows that the brain is more like a muscle—it changes and gets stronger when you use it. And scientists have been able to show just how the brain grows and gets stronger when you learn.Everyone knows that when you lift weights, your muscles get bigger and you get stronger. A person who can’t lift 20 pounds when they start exercis ing can get strong enough to lift 100 pounds after working out for a long time. That’s because the muscles become larger and stronger with exercise. And when you stop exercising, the muscles shrink and you get weaker. That’s why people say,“Use it or lose it!”But most people don’t know that when they practice and learn new things, parts of their brain change and get larger a lot like muscles do when they exercise. Inside the cortex (脑皮层)of the brain are billions of tiny nerve cells. Communication between these brain cells is what allows us to think and solve problems. When you learn new things, these tiny connections in the brain actually multiply and get stronger. The more you challenge your mind to learn, the more your brain cells grow. Then, things that you once found very hard or even impossible to do seem to become easy. The result is a stronger and smarter brain.Scientists started thinking that the human brain could develop and change when they studied animals’ brains. They found out that animals who lived in a challenging environment, with other animals and toys to play with, were more “aptitudinal”—they were better at solving problems and learning new things.24. What’s the main idea of the passage?()A. Scientists show strong interest in what intelligence is.B. A new study shows the brain can be developed like a muscle.C. Both muscles and the brain are important to humans.D. Intelligence exists in both humans and animals.25. By using such numbers as 20 and 100 in Paragraph 2,the author tries to prove that .A. exercise plays an important role in keeping muscles strongerB. exercise is more important to people than most of the animalsC. everyone can keep healthy if they do enough exercisesD. everyone should learn as many new things as possible26. Like stronger muscles come from exercise, smarter brains need .A. to be well taken care ofB. a good communication between personsC. help from scientistsD. our learning new things27. What does the underlined word “aptitudinal” in the last paragraph probably mean?()A. Strong.B. Smart.C. Lovely.D. Active.CSeveral years ago I was diagnosed with cancer. It was the most difficult time I have ever faced. I think it was my sense of humor that allowed me to hold onto my sanity (心智健全). Like many people who have gone through chemotherapy (化疗), I lost all of my hair, being bald as a golf ball. I always had enjoyed wearing hats, so I ordered several special hats with the hair already attached. It was easy and I never had to worry about how my hair looked.I have always been a big golf fan. At one point during my cancer treatments, my husband John and I decided to get away from the cold Minnesota winter and took a trip to Scottsdale, Arizona. There was a Senior PGA Tour event called “The Tradition” being played, and that seemed like just the ticket to lift my spirits.The first day of the tournament brought out a huge crowd. It was a beautiful day, and I was in heaven. I was standing and watching my three favorite golfers in the world approach the tee box (开球区): Jack Nicklaus, Raymond Floyd and Tom Weiskopf.Just as they arrived at the tee, the unimaginable happened. A huge gust of wind came up from out of nowhere and blew my hat and hair right off my head and into the middle of the fairway (平坦球道)! The thousands of people lining the fairway fell into an awkward silence, all eyes on me. Even my three favorite golfers were watching me, as my hair was in their flight path. I was ashamed! Embarrassed as I was, I knew I couldn’t just stand the re. Someone had to do something to get things moving again.So I took a deep breath and out into the middle of the fairway. I took hold of my hat and hair, put them back on my head as best I could. Then I turned to the golfers and loudly announced, “Gentlemen,the wind is blowing from left to right.”They said the laughter could be heard all the way to the nineteenth hole.28. What made the author remain mentally healthy even in her illness?()A. The Tradition.B. The treatment.C. Her family.D. Her humor.29. The underlined phrase in Para.3 “in heaven” probably means “”.A. scaredB. embarrassedC. puzzledD. excited30.Why did the author go into the fairway to pick up her hat and hair?()A. To amuse the golfers.B. To give a weather report.C. To have the game restarted.D. To draw others’ attention.31. We can know from the text that the author .A. was fond of wearing hatsB. was an excellent golferC. planned to live in ScottsdaleD. felt worried about her hairDTeens naturally ask parents for money for material things and entertainment. But as the need becomes more frequent, why not get a job so you can earn your own money? Working for your own money will give you a sense of accomplishment and the satisfaction of a job well done.Babysitting is a suitable job for teens. They are best suited as a mother’s helper while the mother is working in another part of the house. Babysitting is not a job for girls alone. Boy babysitters are popular with families of boys. Parents rely on friends and neighbors’ recommendations. Word of mouth is your best form of advertising.Pet-sitting involves caring for people’s pets while the owners are on vacation or away for the day. A pet-sitter will be responsible for giving fresh food and water, walking dogs and cleaning out cat litter boxes. Although the pet-sitter does not spend the night, he is there often enough to bring in the mail, water plants and take the garbage out. Create a flyer with your name, prices and references, and pass it out to the families in your neighborhood.Yard work can be a seasonal job. Spring cleanup is needed for flower beds and preparing the yard for summer. Summer is the busiest time for yard work with lawn mowing (割草坪), edging and trimming (修剪) bushes. Fall is the time for sweeping leaves and planting seeds for spring. If you live in a northern climate, there may be snow that needs shoveling.Odd jobs can mean a variety of things, including painting, washing the pet, weeding the garden, cleaning out the basement, or helping to serve dinner at a party. Doing odd jobs may be a good match for someone with a busy schedule. Most odd jobs only take a few hours to complete.For more information, please click here.32. What’s the main purpose of the text?()A. To show teens how to find a full-time job.B. To encourage teens to help with housework.C. To tell teens ways to earn their own money.D. To ask people to provide jobs for teens.33. What can we learn about babysitting?()A. Babysitting is the best job for teens.B. A babysitter is needed only when the mother is away.C. Parents prefer girl babysitters to boy babysitters.D. Friends or neighbors may be helpful to find a babysitting job.34. A pet-sitter is expected to do all the jobs except .A. feeding and walking a dogB. looking after the house at nightC. bringing in the mailD. taking the garbage out35. The text is most probably taken from a .A. job applicationB. popular magazineC. life websiteD. tourist guidebook第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。