2018苏州零模高三英语试卷英语考试试卷((含答案和分析)

试题习题、尽在百度实战演练·高三英语20套第页(共160页)江苏省普通高等学校招生考试高三模拟测试卷(一)英语本试卷分第Ⅰ卷(选择题)和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)两部分.满分120分，考试时间120分钟.第Ⅰ卷(选择题共80分)第一部分：听力(共两节，满分15分)第一节(共5小题；每小题1分，满分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. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a cafeteria.B. In a restaurant.C. In a supermarket.()2. Why does Jack stop playing sports now?A. He is too busy.B. He has lost the interest.C. The training is too hard.()3. What does the woman mean?A. She is a visitor.B. She just moved in here.C. She knows the manager.()4. What are the speakers talking about?A. Buying DVDs.B. Borrowing DVDs.C. Sharing DVDs.()5. How does the woman find the tickets?A. They are hard to get.B. They are cheap.C. They are expensive.第二节(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)听下面4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、7题.()6. What will the boy do after lunch?A. Have some dessert.B. Clean up his toys.C. Try a new game.()7. Who might the woman be?A. Frankie's mother.B. Frankie's babysitter.C. Frankie's sister.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题.仔细审题、认真作答．试题习题、尽在百度()8. What is Jane's problem?A. She can't have lunch with Dr. Pasteur tomorrow.B. She forgets the appointment with Dr. Pasteur.C. She can't meet Dr. Pasteur tomorrow morning at 9 a．m.()9. How long is the appointment postponed?A. Three hours and forty－five minutes.B. Four hours and fifteen minutes.C.Six hours.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题.()10. What did Mr. Tang major in the university?A. Chinese.B. Journalism.C. International operation.()11. What was Mr. Tang responsible for when he worked in a media company?A. Gathering the international news.B. Writing the current reports.C. Expanding the operation.()12. Why would Mr. Tang like to work in China?A. He can have a good chance to meet his parents.B. He can make good use of his operation ability.C. He can make good use of his Chinese and English.听第9段材料，回答第13至15题.()13. What can the iMaid do?A. Wash dishes.B. Dry the clothes.C. Clean up dirt from floors.()14. How long can the iMaid work after being charged?A. Three hours.B. Ten hours.C. Thirteen hours.()15. According to the talk, what is the best thing about the iMaid?A. The special gift worth $49.B. The price.C. The service contract.第二部分：英语基础知识运用(共两节，满分35分)第一节：单项填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)请阅读下面各题，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项.()16. —Tu Youyou and the other two scientists jointly won the 2015 Nobel Prize for medicine for their work against parasitic diseases.—They deserve it. The consequences ________ improved human health and reduced仔细审题、认真作答．试题习题、尽在百度suffering are immeasurable.A. in honor ofB. in terms ofC. in defense ofD. in hopes of()17. A teacher's job is not to tell the students what to believe or value, but to ________ them to develop a worldview for themselves.A. urgeB. rankC. persuadeD. equip()18. So why not, he reasoned, ________ the boy a few minutes to explain the whole affair?A. to spareB. sparingC. spareD. spared()19. He ________ himself to a search by the guards before entering the government building.A. objectedB. submittedC. compromisedD. identified()20. —It is reported that Papiss Cisse and Jonny Evans were charged with spitting by the Football Association.—I think spitting is one of the most disgusting things that ________ happen in the game,but yet it is not the worst.A. mustB. shallC. shouldD. can()21. Our mothers sat us down to read and paint, ________ all we really wanted to dowas to make a mess.A. sinceB. asC. unlessD. when()22. I needn't have been in such a hurry. The flight to Hong Kong ________ due to the typhoon.A. has cancelledB. was cancelledC. will be cancellingD. had cancelled()23. —A study suggests reducing energy demand in the future may ________ urban areas.—That's true. Cities need more energy than small towns or other rural areas.A. center onB. act onC. hang onD. catch on()24. Tech－free tourism refers to traveling without a mobile phone or similar devices, particularly to places ________ block or cannot access Internet and cellular signals.仔细审题、认真作答．试题习题、尽在百度A. thatB. whereC. whenD. who()25. —Have you heard of Gong Xingfang, who is experienced in taking care of mothers and newborns in Shanghai?—Yes. It is reported that she can earn 14，000 yuan ($2，252) a month now and anyone who wants to hire her has to make an ________ half a year in advance.A. assessmentB. accommodationC. appointmentD. occupation()26. My brother hopes that he ________ computer science instead of history when he graduated from the university.A. studiesB. studiedC. had studiedD. has studied()27. A Chinese student's print－like handwriting caused controversy among British Internet users，________ both praise and questions about individuality.A. drewB. drawingC. to drawD. having drawn()28. British government is planning to run a pilot scheme that will allow Chinesetourists to get a two－year tourist visa for ￡85—these cost ￡324.A. currentlyB. apparentlyC. frequentlyD. similarly()29. Some experts hold the view that fundamental construction is ________ the key tothe little island development lies.A. whichB. whatC. whereD. why()30. —His father always tells him to stop telling lies, which falls on deaf ears.—I think he will suffer the consequences. ________．A. You reap what you sowB. Justice has long armsC. Honesty is the best policyD. Lies have short legs第二节：完形填空(共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分)请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项. The continuous presentation of frightening stories about global warming in the popular media makes us unnecessarily frightened. Even worse, it __31__ our kids.Al Gore famously __32__ how a sea－level rise of 20 feet would almost completely __33__ Florida, New York, Holland, and Shanghai, __34__ the United Nations says that such a thing willnot even happen, __35__ that sea levels will rise 20 times less than that.When __36__ with these exaggerations(夸大), some of us say that they are for a good cause,仔细审题、认真作答．试题习题、尽在百度and surely there is no __37__ done if the result is that we focus even more on dealing with climate change.Worrying of harm. exaggerations do plenty This __38__ is astonishingly wrong. Such__39__ we could do extremely about global warming means that we worry less about other things，which ) —on global warming's impact on malaria(疟疾so much more good. We focus, __40__，instead of helping the half a billion people __42__ will put more people at __41__ in 100 years—from malaria today with prevention and treatment policies that are much cheaper and dramatically more __43__ than carbon reduction would be.Exaggeration also wears out the public's __44__ to cope with global warming. If the planet iscertain to be destroyed __45__ global warming, people wonder, why should we do anything? causes it unnecessary alarm that of exaggeration, I believe, is the The __46__ costold －－yearPost in The Washington mentioned nine—particularly among children. An article Alyssa, who cries about the possibility of mass animal __47__ from global warming.－year8－effective outlets for their __48__ The newspaper also reported that parents aremight be better off educating them and letting them olds' concern with dying polar bears. Theyknow that, __49__ to common belief, the global polar bear population has doubled over the past 000. __50__ the possible disappearing of summer Arctic ice, polar to about 22，century, half－bears will live on with us.D. interests C. terrifies )31. A. exhausts B. amazes (D. described C. denied B. determined ()32. A. dismissedD. expand B. flood C. reduce ()33. A. coverD. in case B. as if C. in that ()34. A. even thoughD. advocating C. estimating ()35. A. measuring B. provingD. entitled C. filled )36. A. faced B. identified (D. disadvantage C. benefit )37. A. good B. harm (D. dialogue B. argument C. story ()38. A. announcementD. whichC. where ()39. A. when B. whatD. in short C. on average )40. A. for example B. in addition (D. riskC. ease ()41. A. peace B. randomD. suffering()42. A. prohibiting B. escaping C. developing仔细审题、认真作答．试题习题、尽在百度()43. A. effective B. accurate C. complex D. temporary()44. A. ability B. sense C. willingness D. preference()45. A. due to B. except for C. regardless of D. along with()46. A. smallest B. worst C. fewest D. least()47. A. ruling out B. running out C. dropping out D. dying out()48. A. turning out B. taking over C. searching for D. pulling through()49. A. sensitive B. contrary C. related D. accustomed()50. A. Except B. Besides C. Without D. Despite第三部分：阅读理解(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)请认真阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项.ABelow are the four most famous bridges in the world.Ponte Vecchio BridgeThe Ponte Vecchio (literally “old bridge”) is a bridge built in the Middle Ages over the Arno River in Florence, Italy, the only Florentine bridge to survive World War Ⅱ. The bridge is unique for still having shops built along it, as was common in the days of the Medici. Butchers originally occupied souvenir sellers. It is said that the economic concept of bankruptcy originated here: when a merchant could not pay his debts, the table on which he sold his goods was physically broken by soldiers, and this practice was called “bancorotto (brokentable)”．Golden Gate Bridge仔细审题、认真作答．试题习题、尽在百度The Golden Gate Bridge is a suspension bridge spanning the Golden Gate, the strait between San Francisco and Marin County to the north. It is the masterwork of architect Joseph B. Strauss, whose statue graces the southern observation deck. The bridge took seven years to build, and was completed in 1937. The Golden Gate Bridge used to be the longest suspension bridge span in the world. And today it has become one of the most popular tourist attractions in San Francisco and California. Since its completion, the span length has been surpassed by eight other bridges. The famous red－orange color of the bridge was specifically chosen to make the bridge more easily visible through the thick frog that frequently covers the bridge.Millau BridgeStarted in 1998 and opened to traffic in 2005, the Millau Viaduct is a huge cable－stayedroad－bridge that spans the valley of the river Tarn near Millau in southern France. It is the tallest highway bridge in the world, with the highest pylon's summit at 343 meters—slightly taller than the Eiffel Tower. The speed limit on the bridge was reduced from 130 km/h to 110 km/h because of traffic slowing down, due to tourists taking pictures of the bridge from the vehicles. Shortly after the bridge opened to traffic, passengers were stopping to admire the landscape and the bridgeitself.Charles BridgeThe Charles Bridge is a famous stone Gothic bridge that crosses the Vltava River in Prague, Czech Republic. Its construction started in 1357 under the support of King Charles IV, and finished in the beginning of the 15th century. As the only means of crossing the river Vltava, the 仔细审题、认真作答．试题习题、尽在百度Charles Bridge was the most important connection between the Old Town and the area around Prague Castle. Connection made Prague important as a trade route between Eastern and Western Europe. Today it is one of the most visited sights in Prague with painters, owners of kiosks and other traders alongside numerous tourists crossing the bridge.()51. Of the four bridges, which one has the shortest history?A. Ponte Vecchio.B. Golden Gate Bridge.C. Millau Bridge.D. Charles Bridge.()52. Which of the following statements is TRUE about the Golden Gate Bridge?A. The span length ranks the 8th in the world.B. Its color enables travelers to see it easily on foggy days.C. It is the most popular tourist attraction in America.D. It took Joseph B. Strauss 7 years to design the bridge.()53. The Charles Bridge played an important role in Prague, Czech Republic because________．A. it attracted many famous painters thereB. it was supported by Kin Charles IVC. it was the only stone Gothic bridge crossing the Vltava RiverD. it promoted the trade between Eastern and Western EuropeBTELECOMMUTERS fall into two camps. Some sit on the sofa watching daytime soaps, pausing occasionally to check their BlackBerrys. Most, however, do real work, undistracted by meetings and talkative colleagues.In the future more people will work from home. With office space in London and New Yorkso costly, many firms save money by encouraging staff to work in their loose clothes. Instead of having to bury their noses in strangers' armpits on crowded trains, they can work via e－mail, Skype and virtual private networks.Yet, in a research published in MIT Sloan Management Review, Daniel Cable of the London Business School shows that telecommuters are less likely to be promoted. In one experiment subjects were asked to judge scenarios in which the only difference was whether the employee was at his office desk or at home. Managers rated those at the office to be more dependable and industrious, regardless of the quality of their work.仔细审题、认真作答．试题习题、尽在百度Visibility creates the illusion of value. Being the last to leave the office impresses bosses,even if you are actually larking around(胡闹) on Facebook. Oddly, this holds true at firms that explicitly encourage staff to work from home. Many Californian tech firms asked employees not to come to the office too often; yet bosses unconsciously punished those who obeyed.Remote workers understand this. Many frequently sent their bosses with progress reports to prove they are on the job. A fifth of the workers in the study admitted to leaving an e－mail or voice mail early or late in the day. Still, many are not as smart as they think. Some choose a Monday or Friday to work at home. That, says Mr. Cable, makes others think they are eager to extend the weekend.A culture of presenteeism hurts working mothers most. Many women (and some men) work from home to allow themselves the flexibility to pick up kids from school. That need not mean they produce less; only that they do it at a time and a place of their own choosing. Some firms, such as Best Buy, an electronics retailer, recognize this and try hard to evaluate staff entirely on performance. But this is not easy. Intangibles such as teamworking skills matter, too. Mr. Cable thinks homeworking will lose its stigma(污名) only when most people do it. Or perhaps when the boss is telecommuting, too.()54. What is most likely the main cause of the increasing number of telecommuters?A. Increasing location rents.B. Annoying talkative colleagues.C. High－tech mobile phones.D. Attractive daytime soaps.()55. What does the example of many California tech firms prove?A. Working at home is impractical in tech firms.B. Employees' presence at office raises their value.C. Employees should judge when to obey.D. Bosses often don't keep their promises.()56. What do wise telecommuters do to prove they are on the job?A. They give timely accounts of their work progress to their bosses.B. They check their e－mails and voice mails every day.C. They discuss the work with their bosses.D. They spend some time working on weekends.()57. What is the biggest disadvantage of working at home according to the last仔细审题、认真作答．试题习题、尽在百度paragraph?A. The traditional working culture can be hurt.B. Mothers' work may be interrupted by their kids.C. Retailers can't get enough on－site employees.D. Employees may lack chances to develop certain skills.CAlzheimer's disease has no cure. There are, however, five drugs—known and approved—thatcan slow down the development of its symptoms. The earlier such drugs are administered, the better. Unfortunately, the disease is usually first noticed when people complain to their doctors of memory problems. That is normally too late for the drugs to do much good. A simple and reliable test for Alzheimer's that can be administered to everybody over the age of about 65, before memory－loss sets in, would therefore be useful.Theo Luider, of the Erasmus University Medical Centre in Rotterdam, and his colleaguesthink they have found one—but it works only in women. They made their discovery, just reportedin the Journal of Proteome Research, by tapping into a long－term, continuing study that started in 1995 with 1，077 non－demented and otherwise healthy people aged between 60 and 90. At the beginning of the project, and subsequently during the periods 1997－99 and 2002－04, participants were brought in for a battery of neurological(神经学的) and cognitive(认知的) investigations, physical examinations, brain imaging and blood tests.During the first ten years of the study, 43 of the volunteers developed Alzheimer's diseases. When Dr. Luider compared blood samples from these people with samples from 43 of their fellow volunteers, matched for sex and age, who had remained Alzheimer's－free, he found something surprising. Levels of a substance called pregnancy zone protein had been unusually high, even before their symptoms appeared, in some of those who went on to develop Alzheimer's disease. Those “some”，it turned out, were all women. On average, levels of pregnancy zone protein in those women who went on to develop Alzheimer's were almost 60% higher than those of women who did not. In men, levels of the protein were the same for both.The reason for this curious result seems to be that the brain plaques(斑块) associated with Alzheimer's disease are themselves turning out pregnancy zone protein. Certainly, when Dr. Luider applied a chemical stain specific to that protein to the plaques of dead Alzheimer's patients 仔细审题、认真作答．试题习题、尽在百度he found the protein present in them.Confusingly, though, it was there in the plaques of both sexes. Presumably, female cells (and therefore the plaques of female brains) make more of it than male cells do. But that remains to be proved. Whatever the reason, however, this result means that women, at least, may soon be able to tell whether and when they are at risk of Alzheimer's and thus do something about it before they start losing their minds.()58. What can we learn from the first paragraph?A. No medication can slow down the development of Alzheimer's symptoms.B. To detect Alzheimer's disease before memory loss appears is vital.C. Doctors had better handle Alzheimer's disease when people are 65 years old.D. People who always complain are most likely to have Alzheimer's disease.()59. The underlined word “one”in Paragraph 2 refers to ________．A. a simple and reliable test for Alizheimer'sB. a possible cure for Alzheimer'sC. an important discovery about Alzheimer'sD. an effective and legal drug for Alzheimer's ()60. What does Dr. Luider's study tell us about the pregnancy zone protein?A. It won't go high until the symptoms of Alzheimer's appear.B. In men, levels of it remain stable for their lifetime.C. Women developing Alzheimer's usually have lower levels of it.D. The brain plaques connected with Alzheimer's produce it.()61. The passage is mainly about ________．A. patients of Alzheimer's disease and its drugsB. an introduction to the pregnancy zone proteinC. a new discovery concerning Alzheimer's diseaseD. the development stages of Alzheimer's diseaseDHe was in the first third－grade class I taught at Saint Mary's School in Morris, Minnesota.All 34 of my students were dear to me, but Mark Eklund was one in a million. Very neat in appearance, he had that happy－to－be－alive attitude that made even his occasional mischievousness delightful.Mark also talked continuously. I had to remind him again and again that talking without仔细审题、认真作答．试题习题、尽在百度permission was not acceptable. One morning my patience was growing thin when Mark talked once too often, and then I made a novice－teacher's mistake. I looked at Mark and said, “If you say one more word, I am going to tape your mouth shut！”It wasn't ten seconds later when Chuck blurted out, “Mark is talking again.”I hadn't asked any of the students to help me watch Mark, but since I had stated the punishment in front of the class, I had to act on it.I remember the scene as if it had occurred this morning. Without saying a word, I proceededto Mark's desk, tore off two pieces of tape and made a big X with them over his mouth. I then returned to the front of the room.As I glanced at Mark to see how he was doing, he winked at me. That did it! I startedlaughing. The entire class cheered as I walked back to Mark's desk, removed the tape, and shrugged my shoulders. His first words were, “Thank you for correcting me, Sister.”At the end of the year I was asked to teach junior－high math. The years flew by, and beforeI knew it Mark was in my classroom again. He was more handsome than ever and just as polite.One Friday, things just didn't feel right. We had worked hard on a new concept all week, andI sensed that the students were growing discouraged with themselves—and edgy with one another.I had to change the mood of the class before it got out of hand. So I asked them to list the namesof the other students in the room on two sheets of paper, leaving a space between each name. ThenI told them to think of the nicest thing they could say about each of their classmates and write it down. It took the remainder of the class period to finish the assignment.That Saturday, I wrote down the name of each student on a separate sheet of paper, and Ilisted what everyone else had said about that individual. On Monday I gave each student his or her list. Some of them ran two pages. Before long, the entire class was smiling. “Really？”I heard whispers. “I never knew that meant anything to anyone！”“I didn't know others liked me so much！”No one ever mentioned those papers in class again. I never knew if the students discussedthem after class or with their parents, but it didn't matter. The exercise had accomplished its purpose. The students were happy with themselves and one another again.That group of students moved on. Several years later, after I returned from a vacation, I got acall from my father. “The Eklunds called last night，”he began. “Really？”I said. “I haven't 仔细审题、认真作答．试题习题、尽在百度heard from them for several years. I wonder how Mark is.”Dad responded quietly. “Mark was killed in Vietnam，”Mark looked so handsome, somature. All I could think at that moment was, Mark, I would give all the masking tape in the worldif only you could talk to me.After the funeral, most of Mark's former classmates headed to Chuck's farmhouse for lunch.Mark's parents were there, obviously waiting for me. “Helen, we want to show you something，”his father said, taking a wallet out of his pocket. “They found this on Mark when he was killed.We thought you might recognize it.”Opening the billfold, he carefully removed two worn pieces of notebook paper that hadobviously been taped, folded and refolded many times. I knew without looking that the paperswere the ones on which I had listed all the good things each of Mark's classmates had said about him. “Thank you so much for doing that，”Mark's mother said. “As you can see, Mark treasured it.”Mark's classmates started to gather around us. Charlie smiled rather sheepishly and said, “Istill have my list. It's in the top drawer of my desk at home.”Then Vicki, another classmate, reached into her pocket－book, took out her wallet and showed her worn and ragged list to the group. “I carry this with me at all times，”Vicki said without hesitation. “I think we all saved our lists.”That's when I finally sat down and cried. I cried for Mark and for all his friends who wouldnever see him again.()62. We can conclude that when Sister Helen was a third－grade teacher, she________．A. was usually hot－tempered and impatientB. liked all the students in the class but MarkC. wasn't always sure how to discipline her studentsD. had a high expectation of the students in her class()63. The underlined word “edgy”in Paragraph 7 means “________”．A. very disappointedB. easily annoyedC. fully honestD. greatly inspired()64. Upon reading their lists for the first time, Sister Helen's students were ________．A. surprised and proudB. nervous and embarrassed仔细审题、认真作答．试题习题、尽在百度C. depressed and angryD. calm and content()65. Mark carried the notebook paper at all times because ________．A. it was a valuable gift from his dear Sister HelenB. it could ease his homesickness when in VietnamC. it was the recognition and appreciation from his classmatesD. he promised his classmates that he would treasure it第Ⅱ卷(非选择题共40分)第四部分：词汇检测(共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分)请认真阅读下列各小题，并根据上下文语境和所给首字母的提示，写出下列各句空格中的单词，注意保持语义和形式的一致.66. —Whatever b________ we are having on our shoulders, let them down for a moment,shall we?—All right. Let's enjoy the meal first.67. —I noticed the customer in red go away not altogether satisfied with Tom'sexplanations.—Definitely. She asked how the machine worked and Tom just gave a v________description about its function, which could make her even more puzzled.68. —Alice, Granny is coming. Would you give your room a t________ cleaning?—With so much homework to do, I will just mop the floor, leaving the dirty windows toJim.69. —Have you heard the news that his father's ship crashed into a rock and was broken intwo?—Yeah. Luckily, nobody was injured with the help of the soldiers s________ on the nearbyisland.70. —One more girl was bitten by a dog this morning. Worse still, nobody knows who theowner is.—It's high time to campaign for c________ registration of dogs.第五部分：同义转换(共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分)请认真阅读下列各小题的两句句子，在空格处填上一个单词，使两句句子语义保持不变.(注意：不得使用第一句中的原词)仔细审题、认真作答．试题习题、尽在百度71. —We will stick to our policy to promote relationships with the third－world countries.—It will be our ________ policy to promote relationships with the third－world countries.72. —Yan Fei, a director of Goodbye Mr. Loser thinks the success of the film lies in their devotion to telling a complete story.—Yan Fei, a director of Goodbye Mr. Loser ________ the success of the film to theirdevotion to telling a complete story.73. —Many Chinese students studying abroad have no choice but to wash dishes in the restaurants to support themselves.—In order to live on, many Chinese students studying abroad are reduced to ________ themselves out to wash dishes in the restaurants.74. —I was green with envy when I was informed that he would be promoted while Iwould not.—I was ________ when I was informed that he would be promoted while I would not.75. —Their system which relies entirely on departmental selection will surely cause lack of balance.—Their system which relies entirely on departmental selection is ________ to result in lackof balance.第六部分：任务型阅读(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)请认真阅读下面短文，并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入一个最恰当的单词.注意：每个空格只填1个单词.Regret is as common an emotion as love or fear, and it can be nearly as powerful. We feel itwhen we either blame ourselves for things that turned out badly, or long to undo a choice we madein the past. The effect regret has on our lives and how we deal with regret are equally important.In some cases, regret can be disastrous. In 1995, a British man who regularly played one setof lottery numbers forgot to renew his ticket during the week that his numbers came up. He was so filled with regret and self－blame that he committed suicide. While this is an extreme consequence of regret, it can have many other lesser effects on the mind and body that can still seriously affect our lives.According to recent research, women have more regrets about romantic relationships thanmen do—not surprising, since women “value social relationships more than men”. In collectivist 仔细审题、认真作答．试题习题、尽在百度culture where many aspects of life are arranged, people feel less regret, since many choices were made for them. There was an even split between regrets about inaction (not doing something) and action (do something you wish you didn't). The research found that some regrets are more likelythan others to stay over time: people tend to hang on longer to the regret of inaction or the opportunities they have missed; meanwhile, regrets of action tend to be more recent.。

实战演练·高三英语20套第页(共160页)江苏省普通高等学校招生考试高三模拟测试卷(一) 英语本试卷分第Ⅰ卷(选择题)和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)两部分.满分120分，考试时间120分钟.第Ⅰ卷(选择题共80分)第一部分：听力(共两节，满分15分)第一节(共5小题；每小题1分，满分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. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a cafeteria.B. In a restaurant.C. In a supermarket.()2. Why does Jack stop playing sports now?A. He is too busy.B. He has lost the interest.C. The training is too hard.()3. What does the woman mean?A. She is a visitor.B. She just moved in here.C. She knows the manager.()4. What are the speakers talking about?A. Buying DVDs.B. Borrowing DVDs.C. Sharing DVDs.()5. How does the woman find the tickets?A. They are hard to get.B. They are cheap.C. They are expensive.第二节(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)听下面4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、7题.()6. What will the boy do after lunch?A. Have some dessert.B. Clean up his toys.C. Try a new game.()7. Who might the woman be?A. Frankie's mother.B. Frankie's babysitter.C. Frankie's sister.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题.()8. What is Jane's problem?A. She can't have lunch with Dr. Pasteur tomorrow.B. She forgets the appointment with Dr. Pasteur.C. She can't meet Dr. Pasteur tomorrow morning at 9 a．m.()9. How long is the appointment postponed?A. Three hours and forty－five minutes.B. Four hours and fifteen minutes.C. Six hours.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题.()10. What did Mr. Tang major in the university?A. Chinese.B. Journalism.C. International operation.()11. What was Mr. Tang responsible for when he worked in a media company?A. Gathering the international news.B. Writing the current reports.C. Expanding the operation.()12. Why would Mr. Tang like to work in China?A. He can have a good chance to meet his parents.B. He can make good use of his operation ability.C. He can make good use of his Chinese and English.听第9段材料，回答第13至15题.()13. What can the iMaid do?A. Wash dishes.B. Dry the clothes.C. Clean up dirt from floors.()14. How long can the iMaid work after being charged?A. Three hours.B. Ten hours.C. Thirteen hours.()15. According to the talk, what is the best thing about the iMaid?A. The special gift worth $49.B. The price.C. The service contract.第二部分：英语基础知识运用(共两节，满分35分)第一节：单项填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)请阅读下面各题，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项.()16. — Tu Youyou and the other two scientists jointly won the 2015 Nobel Prize for medicine for their work against parasitic diseases.—They deserve it. The consequences ________ improved human health and reducedsuffering are immeasurable.A. in honor ofB. in terms ofC. in defense ofD. in hopes of()17. A teacher's job is not to tell the students what to believe or value, but to ________ them to develop a worldview for themselves.A. urgeB. rankC. persuadeD. equip()18. So why not, he reasoned, ________ the boy a few minutes to explain the whole affair?A. to spareB. sparingC. spareD. spared()19. He ________ himself to a search by the guards before entering the government building.A. objectedB. submittedC. compromisedD. identified()20. — It is reported that Papiss Cisse and Jonny Evans were charged with spitting by the Football Association.—I think spitting is one of the most disgusting things that ________ happen in the game, but yet it is not the worst.A. mustB. shallC. shouldD. can()21. Our mothers sat us down to read and paint, ________ all we really wanted to do was to make a mess.A. sinceB. asC. unlessD. when()22. I needn't have been in such a hurry. The flight to Hong Kong ________ due to the typhoon.A. has cancelledB. was cancelledC. will be cancellingD. had cancelled()23. — A study suggests reducing energy demand in the future may ________ urban areas.—That's true. Cities need more energy than small towns or other rural areas.A. center onB. act onC. hang onD. catch on()24. Tech－free tourism refers to traveling without a mobile phone or similar devices, particularly to places ________ block or cannot access Internet and cellular signals.A. thatB. whereC. whenD. who()25. —Have you heard of Gong Xingfang, who is experienced in taking care of mothers and newborns in Shanghai?—Yes. It is reported that she can earn 14，000 yuan ($2，252) a month now and anyone who wants to hire her has to make an ________ half a year in advance.A. assessmentB. accommodationC. appointmentD. occupation()26. My brother hopes that he ________ computer science instead of history when he graduated from the university.A. studiesB. studiedC. had studiedD. has studied()27. A Chinese student's print－like handwriting caused controversy among British Internet users，________ both praise and questions about individuality.A. drewB. drawingC. to drawD. having drawn()28. British government is planning to run a pilot scheme that will allow Chinese tourists to get a two－year tourist visa for ￡85—these cost ￡324.A. currentlyB. apparentlyC. frequentlyD. similarly()29. Some experts hold the view that fundamental construction is ________ the key to the little island development lies.A. whichB. whatC. whereD. why()30. — His father always tells him to stop telling lies, which falls on deaf ears.—I think he will suffer the consequences. ________．A. You reap what you sowB. Justice has long armsC. Honesty is the best policyD. Lies have short legs第二节：完形填空(共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分)请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项.The continuous presentation of frightening stories about global warming in the popular media makes us unnecessarily frightened. Even worse, it __31__ our kids.Al Gore famously __32__ how a sea－level rise of 20 feet would almost completely __33__ Florida, New York, Holland, and Shanghai, __34__ the United Nations says that such a thing will not even happen, __35__ that sea levels will rise 20 times less than that.When __36__ with these exaggerations(夸大), some of us say that they are for a good cause,and surely there is no __37__ done if the result is that we focus even more on dealing with climate change.This __38__ is astonishingly wrong. Such exaggerations do plenty of harm. Worrying extremely about global warming means that we worry less about other things，__39__ we could do so much more good. We focus, __40__，on global warming's impact on malaria(疟疾) —which will put more people at __41__ in 100 years—instead of helping the half a billion people __42__ from malaria today with prevention and treatment policies that are much cheaper and dramatically more __43__ than carbon reduction would be.Exaggeration also wears out the public's __44__ to cope with global warming. If the planet is certain to be destroyed __45__ global warming, people wonder, why should we do anything?The __46__ cost of exaggeration, I believe, is the unnecessary alarm that it causes —particularly among children. An article in The Washington Post mentioned nine－year－old Alyssa, who cries about the possibility of mass animal __47__ from global warming.The newspaper also reported that parents are __48__ effective outlets for their 8－year－olds' concern with dying polar bears. They might be better off educating them and letting them know that, __49__ to common belief, the global polar bear population has doubled over the past half－century, to about 22，000. __50__ the possible disappearing of summer Arctic ice, polar bears will live on with us.()31. A. exhausts B. amazes C. terrifies D. interests()32. A. dismissed B. determined C. denied D. described()33. A. cover B. flood C. reduce D. expand()34. A. even though B. as if C. in that D. in case()35. A. measuring B. proving C. estimating D. advocating()36. A. faced B. identified C. filled D. entitled()37. A. good B. harm C. benefit D. disadvantage()38. A. announcement B. argument C. story D. dialogue()39. A. when B. what C. where D. which()40. A. for example B. in addition C. on average D. in short()41. A. peace B. random C. ease D. risk()42. A. prohibiting B. escaping C. developing D. suffering()43. A. effective B. accurate C. complex D. temporary()44. A. ability B. sense C. willingness D. preference()45. A. due to B. except for C. regardless of D. along with()46. A. smallest B. worst C. fewest D. least()47. A. ruling out B. running out C. dropping out D. dying out()48. A. turning out B. taking over C. searching for D. pulling through()49. A. sensitive B. contrary C. related D. accustomed()50. A. Except B. Besides C. Without D. Despite第三部分：阅读理解(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)请认真阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项.ABelow are the four most famous bridges in the world.Ponte Vecchio BridgeThe Ponte Vecchio (literally “old bridge”) is a bridge built in the Middle Ages over the Arno River in Florence, Italy, the only Florentine bridge to survive World War Ⅱ. The bridge is unique for still having shops built along it, as was common in the days of the Medici. Butchers originally occupied souvenir sellers. It is said that the economic concept of bankruptcy originated here: when a merchant could not pay his debts, the table on which he sold his goods was physically broken by soldiers, and this practice was called “bancorotto (broken table)”．Golden Gate BridgeThe Golden Gate Bridge is a suspension bridge spanning the Golden Gate, the strait between San Francisco and Marin County to the north. It is the masterwork of architect Joseph B. Strauss, whose statue graces the southern observation deck. The bridge took seven years to build, and was completed in 1937. The Golden Gate Bridge used to be the longest suspension bridge span in the world. And today it has become one of the most popular tourist attractions in San Francisco and California. Since its completion, the span length has been surpassed by eight other bridges. The famous red－orange color of the bridge was specifically chosen to make the bridge more easily visible through the thick frog that frequently covers the bridge.Millau BridgeStarted in 1998 and opened to traffic in 2005, the Millau Viaduct is a huge cable－stayed road－bridge that spans the valley of the river Tarn near Millau in southern France. It is the tallest highway bridge in the world, with the highest pylon's summit at 343 meters—slightly taller than the Eiffel Tower. The speed limit on the bridge was reduced from 130 km/h to 110 km/h because of traffic slowing down, due to tourists taking pictures of the bridge from the vehicles. Shortly after the bridge opened to traffic, passengers were stopping to admire the landscape and the bridge itself.Charles BridgeThe Charles Bridge is a famous stone Gothic bridge that crosses the Vltava River in Prague, Czech Republic. Its construction started in 1357 under the support of King Charles IV, and finished in the beginning of the 15th century. As the only means of crossing the river Vltava, theCharles Bridge was the most important connection between the Old Town and the area around Prague Castle. Connection made Prague important as a trade route between Eastern and Western Europe. Today it is one of the most visited sights in Prague with painters, owners of kiosks and other traders alongside numerous tourists crossing the bridge.()51. Of the four bridges, which one has the shortest history?A. Ponte Vecchio.B. Golden Gate Bridge.C. Millau Bridge.D. Charles Bridge.()52. Which of the following statements is TRUE about the Golden Gate Bridge?A. The span length ranks the 8th in the world.B. Its color enables travelers to see it easily on foggy days.C. It is the most popular tourist attraction in America.D. It took Joseph B. Strauss 7 years to design the bridge.()53. The Charles Bridge played an important role in Prague, Czech Republic because ________．A. it attracted many famous painters thereB. it was supported by Kin Charles IVC. it was the only stone Gothic bridge crossing the Vltava RiverD. it promoted the trade between Eastern and Western EuropeBTELECOMMUTERS fall into two camps. Some sit on the sofa watching daytime soaps, pausing occasionally to check their BlackBerrys. Most, however, do real work, undistracted by meetings and talkative colleagues.In the future more people will work from home. With office space in London and New York so costly, many firms save money by encouraging staff to work in their loose clothes. Instead of having to bury their noses in strangers' armpits on crowded trains, they can work via e－mail, Skype and virtual private networks.Yet, in a research published in MIT Sloan Management Review, Daniel Cable of the London Business School shows that telecommuters are less likely to be promoted. In one experiment subjects were asked to judge scenarios in which the only difference was whether the employee was at his office desk or at home. Managers rated those at the office to be more dependable and industrious, regardless of the quality of their work.Visibility creates the illusion of value. Being the last to leave the office impresses bosses, even if you are actually larking around(胡闹) on Facebook. Oddly, this holds true at firms that explicitly encourage staff to work from home. Many Californian tech firms asked employees not to come to the office too often; yet bosses unconsciously punished those who obeyed.Remote workers understand this. Many frequently sent their bosses with progress reports to prove they are on the job. A fifth of the workers in the study admitted to leaving an e－mail or voice mail early or late in the day. Still, many are not as smart as they think. Some choose a Monday or Friday to work at home. That, says Mr. Cable, makes others think they are eager to extend the weekend.A culture of presenteeism hurts working mothers most. Many women (and some men) work from home to allow themselves the flexibility to pick up kids from school. That need not mean they produce less; only that they do it at a time and a place of their own choosing. Some firms, such as Best Buy, an electronics retailer, recognize this and try hard to evaluate staff entirely on performance. But this is not easy. Intangibles such as teamworking skills matter, too. Mr. Cable thinks homeworking will lose its stigma(污名) only when most people do it. Or perhaps when the boss is telecommuting, too.()54. What is most likely the main cause of the increasing number of telecommuters?A. Increasing location rents.B. Annoying talkative colleagues.C. High－tech mobile phones.D. Attractive daytime soaps.()55. What does the example of many California tech firms prove?A. Working at home is impractical in tech firms.B. Employees' presence at office raises their value.C. Employees should judge when to obey.D. Bosses often don't keep their promises.()56. What do wise telecommuters do to prove they are on the job?A. They give timely accounts of their work progress to their bosses.B. They check their e－mails and voice mails every day.C. They discuss the work with their bosses.D. They spend some time working on weekends.()57. What is the biggest disadvantage of working at home according to the lastparagraph?A. The traditional working culture can be hurt.B. Mothers' work may be interrupted by their kids.C. Retailers can't get enough on－site employees.D. Employees may lack chances to develop certain skills.CAlzheimer's disease has no cure. There are, however, five drugs—known and approved—that can slow down the development of its symptoms. The earlier such drugs are administered, the better. Unfortunately, the disease is usually first noticed when people complain to their doctors of memory problems. That is normally too late for the drugs to do much good. A simple and reliable test for Alzheimer's that can be administered to everybody over the age of about 65, before memory－loss sets in, would therefore be useful.Theo Luider, of the Erasmus University Medical Centre in Rotterdam, and his colleagues think they have found one—but it works only in women. They made their discovery, just reported in the Journal of Proteome Research, by tapping into a long－term, continuing study that started in 1995 with 1，077 non－demented and otherwise healthy people aged between 60 and 90. At the beginning of the project, and subsequently during the periods 1997－99 and 2002－04, participants were brought in for a battery of neurological(神经学的) and cognitive(认知的) investigations, physical examinations, brain imaging and blood tests.During the first ten years of the study, 43 of the volunteers developed Alzheimer's diseases. When Dr. Luider compared blood samples from these people with samples from 43 of their fellow volunteers, matched for sex and age, who had remained Alzheimer's－free, he found something surprising. Levels of a substance called pregnancy zone protein had been unusually high, even before their symptoms appeared, in some of those who went on to develop Alzheimer's disease.Those “some”，it turned out, were all women. On average, levels of pregnancy zone protein in those women who went on to develop Alzheimer's were almost 60% higher than those of women who did not. In men, levels of the protein were the same for both.The reason for this curious result seems to be that the brain plaques(斑块) associated with Alzheimer's disease are themselves turning out pregnancy zone protein. Certainly, when Dr. Luider applied a chemical stain specific to that protein to the plaques of dead Alzheimer's patientshe found the protein present in them.Confusingly, though, it was there in the plaques of both sexes. Presumably, female cells (and therefore the plaques of female brains) make more of it than male cells do. But that remains to be proved. Whatever the reason, however, this result means that women, at least, may soon be able to tell whether and when they are at risk of Alzheimer's and thus do something about it before they start losing their minds.()58. What can we learn from the first paragraph?A. No medication can slow down the development of Alzheimer's symptoms.B. To detect Alzheimer's disease before memory loss appears is vital.C. Doctors had better handle Alzheimer's disease when people are 65 years old.D. People who always complain are most likely to have Alzheimer's disease.()59. The underlined word “one” in Paragraph 2 refers to ________．A. a simple and reliable test for Alizheimer'sB. a possible cure for Alzheimer'sC. an important discovery about Alzheimer'sD. an effective and legal drug for Alzheimer's()60. What does Dr. Luider's study tell us about the pregnancy zone protein?A. It won't go high until the symptoms of Alzheimer's appear.B. In men, levels of it remain stable for their lifetime.C. Women developing Alzheimer's usually have lower levels of it.D. The brain plaques connected with Alzheimer's produce it.()61. The passage is mainly about ________．A. patients of Alzheimer's disease and its drugsB. an introduction to the pregnancy zone proteinC. a new discovery concerning Alzheimer's diseaseD. the development stages of Alzheimer's diseaseDHe was in the first third－grade class I taught at Saint Mary's School in Morris, Minnesota. All 34 of my students were dear to me, but Mark Eklund was one in a million. Very neat in appearance, he had that happy－to－be－alive attitude that made even his occasional mischievousness delightful.Mark also talked continuously. I had to remind him again and again that talking withoutpermission was not acceptable. One morning my patience was growing thin when Mark talked once too often, and then I made a novice－teacher's mistake. I looked at Mark and said, “If you say one more word, I am going to tape your mouth shut！”It wasn't ten seconds later when Chuck blurted out, “Mark is talking again.”I hadn't asked any of the students to help me watch Mark, but since I had stated the punishment in front of the class, I had to act on it.I remember the scene as if it had occurred this morning. Without saying a word, I proceeded to Mark's desk, tore off two pieces of tape and made a big X with them over his mouth. I then returned to the front of the room.As I glanced at Mark to see how he was doing, he winked at me. That did it! I started laughing. The entire class cheered as I walked back to Mark's desk, removed the tape, and shrugged my shoulders. His first words were, “Thank you for correcting me, Sister.”At the end of the year I was asked to teach junior－high math. The years flew by, and before I knew it Mark was in my classroom again. He was more handsome than ever and just as polite.One Friday, things just didn't feel right. We had worked hard on a new concept all week, and I sensed that the students were growing discouraged with themselves—and edgy with one another.I had to change the mood of the class before it got out of hand. So I asked them to list the names of the other students in the room on two sheets of paper, leaving a space between each name. Then I told them to think of the nicest thing they could say about each of their classmates and write it down. It took the remainder of the class period to finish the assignment.That Saturday, I wrote down the name of each student on a separate sheet of paper, and I listed what everyone else had said about that individual. On Monday I gave each student his or her list. Some of them ran two pages. Before long, the entire class was smiling. “Really？” I heard whispers. “I never knew that meant anything to anyone！”“I didn't know others liked me so much！”No one ever mentioned those papers in class again. I never knew if the students discussed them after class or with their parents, but it didn't matter. The exercise had accomplished its purpose. The students were happy with themselves and one another again.That group of students moved on. Several years later, after I returned from a vacation, I got a call from my father. “The Eklunds called last night，”he began. “Really？”I said. “I haven'theard from them for several years. I wonder how Mark is.”Dad responded quietly. “Mark was killed in Vietnam，”Mark looked so handsome, so mature. All I could think at that moment was, Mark, I would give all the masking tape in the world if only you could talk to me.After the funeral, most of Mark's former classmates headed to Chuck's farmhouse for lunch. Mark's parents were there, obviously waiting for me. “Helen, we want to show you something，”his father said, taking a wallet out of his pocket. “They found this on Mark when he was killed. We thought you might recognize it.”Opening the billfold, he carefully removed two worn pieces of notebook paper that had obviously been taped, folded and refolded many times. I knew without looking that the papers were the ones on which I had listed all the good things each of Mark's classmates had said about him. “Thank you so much for doing that，”Mark's mother said. “As you can see, Mark treasured it.”Mark's classmates started to gather around us. Charlie smiled rather sheepishly and said, “I still have my list. It's in the top drawer of my desk at home.”Then Vicki, another classmate, reached into her pocket－book, took out her wallet and showed her worn and ragged list to the group. “I carry this with me at all times，”Vicki said without hesitation. “I think we all saved our lists.”That's when I finally sat down and cried. I cried for Mark and for all his friends who would never see him again.()62. We can conclude that when Sister Helen was a third－grade teacher, she ________．A. was usually hot－tempered and impatientB. liked all the students in the class but MarkC. wasn't always sure how to discipline her studentsD. had a high expectation of the students in her class()63. The underlined word “edgy” in Paragraph 7 means “________”．A. very disappointedB. easily annoyedC. fully honestD. greatly inspired()64. Upon reading their lists for the first time, Sister Helen's students were ________．A. surprised and proudB. nervous and embarrassedC. depressed and angryD. calm and content()65. Mark carried the notebook paper at all times because ________．A. it was a valuable gift from his dear Sister HelenB. it could ease his homesickness when in VietnamC. it was the recognition and appreciation from his classmatesD. he promised his classmates that he would treasure it第Ⅱ卷(非选择题共40分)第四部分：词汇检测(共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分)请认真阅读下列各小题，并根据上下文语境和所给首字母的提示，写出下列各句空格中的单词，注意保持语义和形式的一致.66. —Whatever b________ we are having on our shoulders, let them down for a moment, shall we?—All right. Let's enjoy the meal first.67. —I noticed the customer in red go away not altogether satisfied with Tom's explanations.—Definitely. She asked how the machine worked and Tom just gave a v________ description about its function, which could make her even more puzzled.68. — Alice, Granny is coming. Would you give your room a t________ cleaning?—With so much homework to do, I will just mop the floor, leaving the dirty windows to Jim.69. —Have you heard the news that his father's ship crashed into a rock and was broken in two?—Yeah. Luckily, nobody was injured with the help of the soldiers s________ on the nearby island.70. —One more girl was bitten by a dog this morning. Worse still, nobody knows who the owner is.—It's high time to campaign for c________ registration of dogs.第五部分：同义转换(共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分)请认真阅读下列各小题的两句句子，在空格处填上一个单词，使两句句子语义保持不变.(注意：不得使用第一句中的原词)71. — We will stick to our policy to promote relationships with the third－world countries.—It will be our ________ policy to promote relationships with the third－world countries.72. —Yan Fei, a director of Goodbye Mr. Loser thinks the success of the film lies in their devotion to telling a complete story.—Yan Fei, a director of Goodbye Mr. Loser ________ the success of the film to their devotion to telling a complete story.73. —Many Chinese students studying abroad have no choice but to wash dishes in the restaurants to support themselves.—In order to live on, many Chinese students studying abroad are reduced to ________ themselves out to wash dishes in the restaurants.74. —I was green with envy when I was informed that he would be promoted while I would not.—I was ________ when I was informed that he would be promoted while I would not.75. —Their system which relies entirely on departmental selection will surely cause lack of balance.—Their system which relies entirely on departmental selection is ________ to result in lack of balance.第六部分：任务型阅读(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)请认真阅读下面短文，并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入一个最恰当的单词.注意：每个空格只填1个单词.Regret is as common an emotion as love or fear, and it can be nearly as powerful. We feel it when we either blame ourselves for things that turned out badly, or long to undo a choice we made in the past. The effect regret has on our lives and how we deal with regret are equally important.In some cases, regret can be disastrous. In 1995, a British man who regularly played one set of lottery numbers forgot to renew his ticket during the week that his numbers came up. He was so filled with regret and self－blame that he committed suicide. While this is an extreme consequence of regret, it can have many other lesser effects on the mind and body that can still seriously affect our lives.According to recent research, women have more regrets about romantic relationships than men do—not surprising, since women “value social relationships more than men”. In collectivist。

江苏省普通高等学校招生考试高三模拟测试卷(十五) 英语本试卷分第Ⅰ卷(选择题)和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)两部分.满分120分，考试时间120分钟.第Ⅰ卷(选择题共85分)第一部分：听力(共两节，满分20分)第一节(共5小题；每小题1分，满分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. Why is the man so hungry?A. He has been on a diet recently.B. He hasn't eaten anything today.C. He has only had a burger today.()2. What is the relationship between the speakers?A. Strangers.B. Business partners.C. Clerk and client.()3. What are the speakers doing?A. Listening to the radio.B. Watching TV.C. Watching a new movie.()4. Why won't the man go to college after graduation?A. His grades aren't good enough.B. He never wants to go to college.C. His father asked him to work first.()5. How much money will the man give the woman?A. Five dollars.B. Seven dollars.C. Eight dollars.第二节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15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三个项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置.听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题给出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、7题.()6. Who is the boss?A. Mr. Cassell.B. Ms. Baker.C. Mr. Langley.()7. Why did the man apologize at the end?A. He misunderstood what he saw.B. He wouldn't be able to attend the birthday party.C. He put his kids' markers on the woman's desk.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题.()8. Why did the woman stay up late last night?A. To write her paper.B. To take exercise.C. To prepare for an exam.()9. What does the man probably mean at the end?A. The woman should work harder.B. The woman should leave him alone.C. The woman's study method is effective.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题.()10. Who is with the man right now?A. No one else.B. His wife.C. Another couple.()11. What will the woman bring the man first?A. Some wine.B. Some hot water.C. Some menus.()12. What might the man discuss with Ralph?A. What dishes to have.B. What wine to order.C. Where they should sit.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题.()13. Who took the woman to horse races when she was young?A. Her grandfather.B. Her father.C. Her dad's friends.()14. What does the woman say about riding a horse?A. She's never done it before.B. It's a great way to have fun.C. It's different from racing a horse.()15. How many races will there be today?A. More than ten.B. Less than five.C. It is unknown.()16. What will the speakers probably do next?A. Watch a horse race.B. Place money on a horse.C. Go down onto the track.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题.()17. When did Mr. Jones join the company?A. Five years ago.B. Thirty years ago.C. Forty years ago.()18. What was Mr. Jones first promoted to?A. Office manager.B. Head driver.C. Vice president of operations.()19. How did Mr. Jones get his degree?A. By paying the fee himself.B. By working part－time.C. By taking night classes.()20. Why does the woman give the speech?A. To welcome a new employee.B. To say goodbye to an old co－worker.C. To congratulate Mr. Jones on his promotion.第二部分：英语基础知识运用(共两节，满分35分)第一节：单项填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)请认真阅读下面各题，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项.()21. Last fall, I went to the US as an exchange student. I'll never forget my homestay there ________ I became a real DIY enthusiast.A. whereB. whenC. thatD. which()22. To save trouble, you may as well ________ the product online before you place an order.A. predictB. polishC. promoteD. preview()23. — I think you'd better write him a letter immediately.—________？He'll come here the day after tomorrow.A. Why botherB. So whatC. Why notD. How come()24. Although the plan is not so perfect, they are strongly opposed ________ it.A. to not conductB. not to conductC. to not conductingD. not to conducting()25. Didn't it occur to you ________ we could have solved the problem in an easier way?A. thatB. whetherC. howD. why()26. I see no reason why they shouldn't go on playing for another four or five years________ they are fit enough.A. unlessB. so thatC. thoughD. providing that()27. Since Perry went abroad, his house has been neglected and weeds are ________ everywhere.A. winding upB. springing upC. lighting upD. rising up()28. Much as I would love ________ to the party yesterday, I didn't because I had to prepare for the interview.A. to goB. goingC. to have goneD. having gone()29. — It's said that Chris achieved high grades in the examination.—That's no surprise. He is ________，you know.A. a dark horseB. a green handC. a wet blanketD. an early bird()30. As the town ________ good restaurants, we just treated the foreign friends to some local food at home yesterday.A. didn't haveB. doesn't haveC. won't haveD. hadn't had()31. While reading, try to develop a more ________ attitude, instead of accepting everything at face value.A. realisticB. criticalC. ambiguousD. casual()32. The article in The Times gives us a real ________ into the causes of the present economic crisis.A. enquiryB. admissionC. insightD. division()33. Robert's new book about space exploration is fantastic. You simply ________ read it.A. mustB. canC. needD. may()34. — Dad, I am not playing the piano as well as before.—Take it easy. You are just ________．A. out of sightB. out of controlC. out of practiceD. out of place()35. — Tom, you look worried. Anything I can do for you?—I ________ if you could give me a three－day leave to look after my baby in hospital.A. had wonderedB. was wonderingC. would wonderD. have wondered第二节：完形填空(共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分)请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项.My mum was young when she fell pregnant with me. After I was born it was decided that my father's relatives would __36__ me in Manchester. No one spoke about Mum. Eventually, I was shown letters from Mum, __37__ that she was a drug addict.All this was running through my head as I arrived in Glasgow on 27 December last year. My sister Leanne, from my mother's side, had __38__ me down on Facebook, and we had been __39__ for a while, but had met only once or twice. Leanne had been brought up by our mother's parents, and had some __40__ with Mum throughout her life. She was now living in Canada, but returning for Christmas and __41__ to see all the family together. A big party had been arranged to welcome her back, and everyone would be there, including our __42__．In a very short time my sister and I hatched a __43__. I'd meet my sister as she arrived at Manchester airport, then we'd drive up to Glasgow __44__. Keeping it a surprise gave us a rush. After about a four－hour drive, we were there. I'd __45__ calle d someone “Mum” before. But there she was.We embraced(拥抱) and were soon __46__. We could hardly get the words out fast enough. Seeing someone so alike looking back at me was the strangest but most __47__ experience. Though a lifetime may have __48__ us, this woman at a party in Glasgow was my mum. She __49__ at me for a second, before giving me a tight hug. All she could say was that she never thought we'd __50__ again.She'd been __51__ of drugs for five years. She told me how she now works for a charity that helps young people __52__ the same problems she had. We now talk regularly, and I feel __53__ she's my mother. That's something I couldn't have even __54__ when the door opened to her at that Christmas party. Life may be short, but it's always __55__ enough to reconcile(和好)．()36. A. teach B. control C. serve D. raise()37. A. foreseeing B. revealing C. arguing D. promising()38. A. knocked B. tracked C. rolled D. turned()39. A. negotiating B. complaining C. messaging D. searching()40. A. contact B. bargain C. fun D. trouble()41. A. reluctant B. afraid C. confident D. desperate()42. A. sister B. father C. mum D. grandparents()43. A. deal B. plan C. trick D. change()44. A. in advance B. in turn C. in secret D. in time()45. A. ever B. even C. always D. never()46. A. looking away B. chatting away C. turning up D. picking up()47. A. disturbing B. annoying C. comforting D. frightening()48. A. separated B. deserted C. ruined D. cheated()49. A. laughed B. yelled C. stared D. pointed()50. A. part B. suffer C. recover D. meet()51. A. clean B. aware C. short D. fond()52. A. discuss B. overcome C. explore D. stress()53. A. guilty B. embarrassed C. proud D. shocked()54. A. imagined B. ignored C. questioned D. recalled()55. A. tough B. happy C. simple D. long第三部分：阅读理解(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)请认真阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项.AHIGH－RISE APARTMENTS FOR RENT IN DOWNTOWN JACKSONVILLE'S SOUTHBANK COMMUNITYImagine coming home after work and feeling like you're on vacation at a 5－star resort! Welcome to The Strand Southbank in downtown Jacksonville—where luxury meets comfort. Renting a luxury apartment at The Strand Southbank is a wise lifestyle choice. After your long day, you deserve to feel like you're walking into a high－end luxury resort where you can truly relax. With activities geared towards life away from the office, our community comes alive when you come home. At The Strand Southbank, we foster(促进) resident friendships through frequent happy hours, book clubs and running groups. We free up your evenings by offering catered mealsand food trucks on site. You have better things to do, like sitting on your balcony and taking in the views of downtown Jacksonville's bridges lit up or smelling the salty air from the St. Johns River.COMMUNITY AMENITIES(生活福利设施)●Fully equipped fitness center with river views●Business center with high－speed Internet●Controlled access garage parking●Relaxing library with fireplace●Frequent resident events and community activitiesLOCATIONThe Strand Southbank apartments are ideally located in downtown Jacksonville near the entertaining Riverwalk and the sparkling St. John's River. Perfect for Jacksonville university students, these apartments are near popular Jacksonville schools including Jacksonville University, University of North Florida, and Florida Coastal School of Law. The Strand Southbank apartments are also conveniently near the Mayo Clinic.DIRECTIONSFrom Ⅰ—10 take exit 350B toward San Marco Blvd. Merge onto Gary St. Turn left at FL－5/S Main St./ US—1. Turn right at Gulf Life Dr./Riverplace Blvd. The Strand Southbank is on the left.From Ⅰ—95, exit on Union Street and travel east. Turn left onto Riverplace Boulevard. The Strand Southbank is just ahead on your right.()56. What might encourage people to rent an apartment at The Strand Southbank?A. The Strand Southbank is a 5－star holiday hotel.B. Residents there can enjoy beautiful night scenes.C. The Strand Southbank provides free Internet access.D. Residents there have better relationships than colleagues.()57. If you rent an apartment at The Strand Southbank, you ________．A. may have easy access to some basic medical careB. may choose to enter any Jacksonville school you likeC. are sure to spend a lot of time hanging around downtownD. are likely to have trouble finding your way back from Ⅰ—10BWhen you're a parent to a young child, you spend a lot of time talking about feelings: about having to share, about being disappointed because you may not have a cookie instead of broccoli(绿花椰菜), about the great injustice of a parent pressing the elevator button before the child has a chance to.And in a parenting culture that's increasingly concerned with centering children's needs above all else, mothers and fathers have become skillful at talking about their kids' feelings while masking their own. But new research suggests that parents who hide their negative emotions are doing their children, and themselves harm.A study published this month says that when parents put on a faux－happy(假开心) face for their kids, they do damage to their own sense of wellbeing and authenticity.“For the average parent the findings suggest when they attempt to hide their negative emotion expression and overexpress their positive emotions with their children, it actually comes at a cost: doing so may lead parents to feel worse themselves，”researcher Dr Emily Impett, says.It makes sense that parents often fall back on amping up(扩大) the positivity for the sake of their children—there are a lot of things in the world we want to protect our kids from. But children are often smarter than we expect and are quite in tune with what the people closest to them—their parents—are feeling.There was a time about a year or so ago, for example, when I received some bad news over the phone; I was home with my four－year－old and so I did my best to put on a brave face. She knew immediately something was wrong though, and was confused.When I finally let a few tears out and explained that Mom heard something sad about a friend, she was, of course, just fine. My daughter patted my shoulder, gave me a hug, and went back to playing. She felt better that she was able to help me, and the moment made a lot more sense to her emotionally than a smiling mom holding back sobs. I was glad that I could feel sad momentarily and not have to work hard to hide that.Relaying positive feelings to your children when you don't feel them is a move the researchers called high cost—that it may seem like the most beneficial to your child at the time but that pare nts should find other ways of communicating emotions that “allow them to feel true to themselves”．But this is also about children seeing the world in a more honest way. While we will want to protect our children from things that aren't age－appropriate or harmful, it's better to raise a generation of kids who understand that moms and dads are people too.()58. What is the typical behavior of parents when they bring up their children?A. Allowing their children chances to do things themselves.B. Expressing their dissatisfaction with their children.C. Hiding their true emotions from their children.D. Sharing their favorite food with their children.()59. If parents put on a faux－happy face, ________．A. their children will be protectedB. their children will be taken inC. they will feel happy as a resultD. they will undergo worse feelings()60. The author mentioned the example of her daughter to illustrate ________．A. children are not so clever as parents thinkB. children can often understand parents' true feelingsC. it's meaningful for parents to always look positiveD. it's necessary to expose children to harmful things()61. We can conclude from the passage that ________．A. protecting children from age－inappropriate things is importantB. it makes sense for children to know their parents' negative feelingsC. children will admire their parents more because of being protectedD. separation from negative feelings helps children see the world honestlyCThe defeat of Lee Sedol, the world's strongest Go(围棋) player, by a Google artificial intelligence (AI) program, looks like another milestone towards a world where computers can do almost anything a human can. It is not. There are uncountable things that only a human can do, and that no computer seems close to. The problem is that the purely human things are not economically useful to anyone. The things that computers can be taught to do are by contrast economically fantastic. But even the most powerful programs are not human, just as a shovel(铲车). They have no feelings. What they have is power, but this power is growing at a rate that should frighten us all.It might be less frightening if computers were truly intelligent, but even the most powerful networks are less human than monstrous Martians(火星人). Their power will be used to make money for the firms that finance their development, and then for others quick and clever enough to take advantage of the new world. It is far more likely that they will increase inequality and still further remove the middle classes as we move towards an hourglass(以金钱来衡量的) society in which everyone is either very rich or very poor and likely indebted.One of the ill effects of the spread of more intelligent computer networks is, at the same time, the spread of what might be called artificial_stupidity. If AI is employed largely to replace unskilled labour, it is most productive when labour is kept unskilled or redefined that way. So much of the work in service industries is now simplified until it might be automated(自动化). And robots will never need pensions. AI is slowly reducing skilled work, like some forms of medical diagnosis(诊断), at the same time, as older doctors complain that the traditional human skills of diagnosis are falling out of medical training. The belief that everything worthwhile can be measured and then managed is far more damaging to humanity than the threat of artificial intelligence on its own.But no victory in complicated Go games can bring us closer to truly human－like computers.()62. By mentioning the defeat of Lee Sedol, the author intends to tell us that ________．A. computers can completely replace humans in everythingB. humans are of no practical economic values to the societyC. the power of computers is growing at a frightening rateD. AI programs can not compare with humans economically()63. We can learn from Paragraph 2 that the power of computers will ________．A. improve the quality of human lifeB. promote equality at work placesC. make contributions to human developmentD. widen the gap between the rich and the poor()64. What does the underlined part “artificial stupidity” in Paragraph 3 mean?A. Unskilled workers become stupid.B. AI discourages skilled work.C. Computers don't need pensions.D. AI is ruining medical training.()65. What is the author's attitude towards the future of artificial intelligence?A. Optimistic.B. Supportive.C. Sceptical.D. Cautious.DThey don't quite know how to cope with all the dam trouble they've got down in Hampden, Maine. And according to town manager Leslie Stanley, it doesn't look as if things will improve any in the immediate future. “We've got a real annoying problem on our hands，”he says.The annoyance began in late May. About three miles outside of town a group of beavers(河狸) built a dam near the mouth of a culvert(涵洞) that carries a stream under Canaan Road. Some 50 feet of roadway and several hundred feet of land on each side of the culvert were flooded. Stanley sent a road crew out to level the dam. The beavers rebuilt it. The crew tore it apart again. In fact, they tore it apart for ten mornings—and for ten straight nights the beavers rebuilt it.On the eleventh day, the foreman tossed(扔) the problem back to the town manager. He, in turn, tossed it on to the local game warden(狩猎监督官). The warden, absorbed in beaver knowledge, moved quietly and carefully out one night and placed a petrol－soaked bag over the dam.(Any beaver expert will tell you the creatures just can't tolerate petrol smell) In the morning the bag was found artistically woven(编织) into the dam.The warden set out three steel traps that night. In the morning one was empty. The other two had been stolen by the beavers and used to strengthen the dam. The warden, cursing the state law against hunting beavers with firearms, got his traps back and set them out again and again. And every night the beavers stole them.Town manager Stanley enlisted additional troops. He telephoned his police chief. Those beavers were breaking a state law against blocking up a natural watercourse. “Why aren't you out there to uphold the law？”Stanley asked. “You're the police chief. So remove them. Arrest them. Do something.”Three mornings later, the police chief proudly announced the end of the dam. At 2：00 A．M., he said, he and a licensed dynamiter(炸药使用者) had blown it to small pieces. Stanley said he'd believe it when he saw it.They drove out to the culvert and found a new dam already half－built. They also found the highway choked with mud and remains thrown up by the dynamite.Stanley said maybe they should call in the Army Corps of Engineers. But the police chief's faith in explosives was unshaken. He launched an all－out campaign, but the beavers alwaysmanaged to have the holes plugged by the time the fire department appeared on the scene for its morning mop－up.In time, the beaver s tired of this nonsense and moved their dam “inside” the culvert—where it couldn't be blown up without destroying the road too.Stanley and his general staff held a council of war and agreed that fresh strategy was called for. Then they came up with an inspired idea. If we remove every branch of the dam by hand, we'll force the beavers to go in search of new building material to replace what we've taken. Then we can place box traps along their runways and seized them.The plan was completely approved. Moreover it worked. On July 30, town manager Stanley was able to announce that the beaver group had been trapped and removed to a remote wilderness area. And there was great joy in Hampden—until the middle of October, that is, when a group of young beavers was spotted swimming in the same waters from which its elders had recently been taken away.But to make a long story short, the strategy that worked with the older beavers worked with the young ones too.()66. What was the annoying problem for the authorities in Hampden, Maine?A. They failed to destroy the dam repeatedly built by the beavers.B. They didn't know who to send to deal with the dam trouble.C. The beavers were building dams in every corner of the town.D. The political situation in the town was becoming much worse.()67. What did the local game warden do?A. He made steel traps to strengthen the dam.B. He set out to hunt the beavers with firearms.C. He learned a lot about the construction of the dam.D. He used petrol－soaked bags to drive the beavers away.()68. Which is the correct order of the following events?①The land on both sides of the culvert was flooded.② The local leaders worked out a strategy.③ The game warden set out steel traps.④ The beavers rebuilt their dam inside the culvert.⑤ The police chief used explosives to destroy the dam.A. ①③②⑤④B. ①③⑤④②C. ②①④③⑤D. ②①⑤③④()69. The underlined word “uphold” in Paragraph 6 probably means ________．A. reviseB. resistC. violateD. defend()70. What can we learn about the beavers from the passage?A. The beavers seem to be stubborn about building dams.B. The beavers are allowed to be killed when causing trouble.C. The beavers can't adapt themselves to living in wilderness.D. The beavers finally returned to the culvert with their young.第Ⅱ卷(非选择题共35分)第四部分：任务型阅读(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)请认真阅读下面短文，并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入一个最恰当的单词.注意：每个空格只填1个单词.Deep reading, as opposed to superficial (shallow) reading we do on the Web, is an endangered practice, one we ought to take steps to preserve as we would a historic building or a significant work of art.Recent research has illustrated that deep reading, characterized as a unique experience different in kind from the mere understanding of words, is slow, immersive(沉浸的), rich in sensory detail and emotional and moral complexity. Although deep reading does not, strictly speaking, require a conventional book, the limits of the printed page are uniquely helpful to the deep reading experience. A book's lack of hyperlinks(超链接), for example, frees the reader from making decisions—should I click on this link or not—allowing her to remain fully absorbed in the story.That immersion is supported by the way the brain handles language rich in detail, indirect reference and figures of speech: by creating a mental representation that draws on the same brain regions that would be active if the scene were unfolding in real life. The emotional situations and moral dilemmas that are the material of literature are also vigorous(有活力的) exercise for the brain, driving us inside the heads of fictional characters and even, studies suggest, increasing our real－life capacity(能力) for recognition.None of this is likely to happen when we're browsing through a website. Although we call the activity by the same name, the deep reading of books and the information－driven reading we do on the Web are very different, both in the experience they produce and in the capacity theydevelop. A growing body of evidence suggests that online reading may be less satisfying, even for the “digital natives”to whom it is so familiar. Researchers reported that 39% of children and teens read daily using electronic devices, but only 28% read printed materials every day. Those who only read onscreen were three times less likely to say they enjoy reading very much and tell which book they like best. The study also found that young people who read daily only onscreen were nearly twice less likely to be above－average readers than those who read daily in print or both in print and onscreen.All in all, the disappearance of deep reading would harm the intellectual and emotional development of generations growing up online, as well as the preservation of a critical part of our culture: the novels, poems and other kinds of literature that can be appreciated only by readers whose brains have been trained to understand them.第五部分：书面表达(满分25分)请根据你对以下图画的理解，以Deeds Should Match Words为题，用英语写一篇作文.你的作文应包括以下内容：1. 简要描述该图的内容.2. 概述你对该图中言行不一的现象的理解.3. 举例说明该图对你的启示.注意：1. 可参照图画适当发挥.2. 作文词数150左右.3. 作文中不得提及有关考生个人身份的任何信息，如校名、人名等.Deeds Should Match Words（十五）1~5 AABCB 6~10 CAACB11~15 CBBCA 16~20 ABACB单项填空21.B 解析：考查定语从句.when引导定语从句，在定语从句中充当时间状语，修饰先行词homestay，这个词意为“（在国外的访问者）在当地居民家居住的时期”，指的是时间.故B项符合句意.22.D 解析：考查动词.A项意为“预测”；B项意为“提高；润色”；C项意为“提拔；促销”；D项意为“预览”.根据题干中的“before you place an order”可知，D项符合句意，即为了省去麻烦，你最好在下订单之前先在网上预览一下产品.23.A 解析：考查交际用语.A项意为“何必麻烦”；B项意为“那又怎么样”；C项意为“为什么不”；D项意为“怎么回事”.根据后面句子“He'll come here the day after tomorrow”可知，A24.C 解析：考查非谓语动词.be opposed to这个短语中的to为介词，其后的非谓语动词宾语要用动名词，由此可排除A、B两项；动名词的否定式为not doing，故C项正确. 25.A 解析：考查名词性从句的连接词.It occurs to sb. that...为固定句型，意为“某人突然想到……”，故A项正确.句意：你没有想到我们本可以以更容易的方式解决问题吗？26.D 解析：考查连词.D项意为“假如”，符合句意.句意：假如他们身体足够好的话，我不知道为什么他们不能继续再打几年球.其它几项不合语境——A项意为“除非”；B项意为“以便”；C项意为“尽管”.27.B 解析：考查动词短语.A项意为“上紧发条”；B项意为“大量涌现”；C项意为“照亮”；D项意为“上升；起义”.根据句意可知，B项符合句意，即由于长年无人居住，那栋房子里面杂草丛生.28.C 解析：考查非谓语动词.would love to后面要接动词不定式，由此可以排除B、D两项；to do表示将来要发生的动作，与句意不符，排除A项.因此选C.29.D 解析：考查固定习语.A项意为“黑马”；B项意为“新手”；C项意为“令人扫兴的人或事”；D项意为“勤奋的人”.根据题干中第一句话“It's said that Chris achieved high grades in the examination”可知，他考试中取得了很好的成绩，他一定是一个勤奋的人.故选D.30.B 解析：考查动词时态.根据题干句意可知，这句话说的是一个客观存在的情况，即这个城市没有好的餐馆.因此用一般现在时，即B项正确.31.B 解析：考查形容词.A项意为“现实的”；B项意为“批判性的”；C项意为“模棱两可的”；D项意为“随便的；”.后半句话的大意是，不要无条件接受阅读材料中的一切.由此可知B项正确，即我们阅读时要采取批判性的态度.32.C 解析：考查名词.insight into意为“深刻理解；洞察”，符合句意，即时代杂志上的文章让我们深刻理解目前经济危机的起因.A项意为“调查”；B项意为“同意；允许进入；录取；录用”；D项意为“分割”.33.A 解析：考查情态动词.句意：罗伯特的这本关于太空探险的书非常精彩.你一定要读一下.根据句意可知A项正确.34.C 解析：考查副词短语.A项意为“看不到；在视线之外”；B项意为“失控”；C项意为“久不练习；荒疏”；D项意为“不在恰当的位置”.根据题干中的第一句话可知，C项符合题意.即钢琴弹不好了是因为疏于练习的缘故.35.B 解析：考查动词时态.根据题意可知，答话者是说自己刚才那一刻在想是不是可以请三天假.因此用过去进行时，即B项正确.完形填空【文章大意】由于母亲吸毒，作者从小便和自己的姐姐分别放在亲戚家里养大，而且与自己的母亲一直没有接触.直到有一年姐姐在Facebook上遇到自己，他们找到了母亲，组织了家庭聚会.从此便一直和母亲保持联系.事实上，他们的母亲已经五年都不吸毒了，并且在为青少年解毒做出一份贡献，作者因此而为自己的母亲感到自豪.36.D 解析：D项在这里意为“养活；养大”，符合题意，即被亲戚养大.37.B 解析：A项意为“预见”；B项意为“揭露；显示”；C项意为“争辩”；D项意为“承诺”.这句话的大意是，直到看到妈妈的信，“我”才知道妈妈是一个吸毒的人.这里的reveal 是指这封信“揭示了”这个事实，即B项正确.38.B 解析：track down意为“追踪；找到”，符合语境，句意：“我”的姐姐在Facebook 上找到了（联系上了）“我”.knock down意为“撞倒；击倒”；roll down意为“滚下”；turn down意为“拒绝”.39.C 解析：A项意为“谈判；商议”；B项意为“抱怨”；C项意为“通信”；D项意为“搜查”.句意：“我们”在Facebook上遇到后，相互保持通信了一段时间.根据语境可知C项正确.40.A 解析：A项意为“联系”，符合语境，意思是“我”的姐姐一直与妈妈有联系.41.D 解析：A项意为“不愿意的”；B项意为“害怕的”；C项意为“有信心的”；D项意为“绝望的；急切的；不顾一切的”.根据上下文语境可知D项正确，即姐姐急切地想和家人团聚.42.C 解析：根据上下文语境可知，C项正确，即全家人都在，包括吸毒的妈妈也在.43.B 解析：hatch a plan意为“秘密策划一个计划”，根据后面的“I'd meet my sister as she arrived at Manchester airport, then we'd drive up to Glasgow...”可知，这是“我”和姐姐的一个计划.因此B项正确.44.C 解析：根据后面的“keeping it a surprise”可知，为了给大家一个惊喜，所以“我”和姐姐偷偷地赶往妈妈所在的地方.由此可知C项符合语境.A项意为“提前”；B项意为“反过来”；D项意为“及时地”.45.D 解析：根据上文内容可知，这句话的意思是，在这次见到妈妈之前，“我”从未喊过谁“妈妈”.因此D正确.46.B 解析：A项意为“扭头看别处；转移目光”；B项意为“不停地聊天”；C项意为“调大音量；出现”；D项意为“捡起；接收信号；低价买来；习得”.根据上文内容可知，作者和姐姐一起去见她们的妈妈，母女三人见面当然应该是聊起天来，即B项正确.47.C 解析：根据前面的“strangest but”可知，只有C项符合语境，即这是最奇怪但是却最令人感到安慰的经历.A项意为“令人不安的”；B项意为“令人恼火的”；D项意为“令人害怕的”.48.A 解析：上文提到，作者和姐姐都没有和他们生活在一起，而是被分开来了.因此A项符合语境.49.C 解析：这里描述的是和母亲刚见面时，母亲感到很意外和惊喜，所以盯着“我”一会才紧紧地抱着“我”.因此C项正确.50.D 解析：meet意为“见面”，符合语境.这句话的意思是：妈妈能说的一句话就是，她没有想到我们还可以再次见面.。

试题习题、尽在百度江苏省普通高等学校招生考试高三模拟测试卷(十三)英语本试卷分第Ⅰ卷(选择题)和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)两部分.满分120分，考试时间120分钟.第Ⅰ卷(选择题共85分)第一部分：听力(共两节，满分20分)第一节(共5小题；每小题1分，满分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. Where are the speakers?A. At home.B. In a restaurant.C. In a hotel.()2. What does the boy mean?A. Nancy has left the TV on.B. He forgot to turn off the TV.C. Nancy remembered turning off the TV.()3. What does the woman advise the man to do?A. Go to the post office.B. Call the post office.C. Contact the mail carrier.()4. Which word can best describe the man?A. Hardworking.B. Dishonest.C. Humorous.()5. What can we learn from the conversation?A. The man is unhappy.B. The woman is very helpful.C. Mr. Barkley is disappointed.第二节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15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三个项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置.听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题给出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、7题.()6. Where are the woman's children studying?A. At a school nearby.B. At a private school.C. At a public school.仔细审题、认真作答．试题习题、尽在百度()7. What can we learn about the woman?A. She is new here.B. She works in a school.C. She has lost her way.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题.()8. What can we learn about Pamela?A. She must be the man's pet.B. She must be the man's friend.C. She must be the man's daughter.()9. What did the man use to be?A. A doctor.B. A boss.C. A professor.()10. What is the man going to do?A. To board a train.B. To get on an airplane.C. To catch the early bus.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题.()11. What was the woman's original plan?A. To study in a law school.B. To work as a lawyer abroad.C. To go abroad for further study.()12. Why did the woman change her mind?A. She found it was a trick to her.B. She found it unwise to go abroad.C. She thought it would cost her too much.()13. What do the speakers decide to do?A. Keep in touch.B. Have dinner today.C. Make a call tonight.听第9段材料，回答第14至16题.()14. In what field does the woman want to work after graduation?A. Law.B. Medicine.C. Management.()15. What does the man think is the key to one's success?A. Interest.B. Ambitions.C. A backup plan.()16. What can we learn about the woman?A. She hasn't found a job up to now.B. She has no ambition and feels down.C. She will accept her father's suggestion.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题.()17. What is the first news headline about?A. Street violence.B. Personal safety.C. Student's health.仔细审题、认真作答．试题习题、尽在百度()18. Why did some parents gather at schools in Glasgow?A. To participate in school activities.B. To call for better primary education.C. To prevent the close－down of schools.()19. What are the litter pickers doing?A. Collecting private rubbish.B. Having a one－day break.C. Cleaning up after themselves.()20. Which teams will play in the European Cup Final?A. AC Milan and Barcelona.B. Barcelona and Liverpool.C. Liverpool and AC Milan.第二部分：英语基础知识运用(共两节，满分35分)第一节：单项填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)请认真阅读下面各题，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项. ()21. Different cultural features of ethnic groups are ________ one another and work out a melody.A. in tune withB. in parallel withC. in contrast toD. in response to()22. ________ an increase in foreign legal conflicts, China is expected to see the number continue to rise.A. To witnessB. Being witnessedC. WitnessedD. Having witnessed()23. At the end of the historic area, Wilmington displayed its ________ as a working port city: large ware－houses and a few other dated office buildings.A. achievementB. reputationC. characterD. standard()24. —Do you think I'm a good surfer?—Of course! I ________ you earlier. You made it look so easy, graceful even.A. am watchingB. was watchingC. have watchedD. had watched()25. So far, only one man has ________ a theory that seems to fit all the facts.A. come up withB. put up withC. lined up withD. caught up with()26. —Your car should be ready next Tuesday.仔细审题、认真作答．试题习题、尽在百度—We were ________ hoping you'd be able to do it by this Friday.A. stillB. ratherC. alwaysD. even()27. Many thought that after starring in the immensely popular drama, Nirvana in Fire, Hu Ge would ________ and actively seek new roles.A. make a mountain out of a molehillB. have too many irons in the fireC. strike while the iron is hotD. put the cart before the horse()28. We work during the week, but weekends and evenings are usually ________．A. vacant B. casual C. empty D. clear()29. Passion is passion and it doesn't matter ________ it's directed. Exactly, it can be coins or sports or politics.A. whyB. howC. whetherD. where()30. Different tastes among tourists from outside the mainland ________ the list of the country's attractions.A. topB. shapeC. leadD. show()31. It wasn't easy having my friends talk about their freshman years ________ I wasn't a part of.A. whomB. whenC. thatD. what()32. The desk that ________ clean so I could do homework was always surrounded with bowls of bad milk, old magazines and so on.A. may have beenB. would have beenC. must have beenD. should have been()33. He ________ whether to set aside the minor differences, then he did.A. debatedB. predictedC. plottedD. calculated()34. How could I lie to her ________ she lived for the truth, whether it was found in music or people?A. unlessB. whenC. whileD. though()35. —Mum, look at my shoes. I need a new pair.—________. I bought them for you only a week ago!A. You betB. You said itC. You don't sayD. You name it第二节：完形填空(共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分)仔细审题、认真作答．试题习题、尽在百度请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项. Human growth is a process of experimentation, trial, and error eventually leading to wisdom. Each time you choose to trust yourself and take action, you can never quite be certain how the situation will __36__．Sometimes you are victorious, and sometimes you become disappointed. The __37__ experiments, however, are no less valuable than the experiments that finally prove successful; in fact, you __38__ learn more from your “failures”than you do from your __39__. If you havemade what you think to be a mistake or failed to live up to your own __40__，you will most likely put up a barrier between your essence and the part of you that is the alleged(声称的) wrong－doer.However, viewing past actions as __41__ implies guilt and blame, and it is not possible tolearn anything meaning while you are engaged in blaming. __42__，forgiveness is required when you are severely judging yourself. Forgiveness is the act of erasing an __43__ debt. There are four kinds of forgiveness.The first is beginner forgiveness for yourself.The second of forgiveness is beginner forgiveness for another.The third kind of forgiveness is __44__ forgiveness of yourself. This is for serious misbehaviors, the ones you carry with deep __45__. When you do something that violates your own values and principles, you create a gap between your standards and your actual __46__．In such a case, you need to work very hard at __47__ yourself for these deeds so that you can close this gap. This does not __48__ that you should rush to forgive yourself or shouldn't feel regret, __49__ taking pleasure in these feelings for a prolonged period of time is not healthy.The __50__ and perhaps most difficult one is the advanced forgiveness of another.At some time of our life, you may have been severely wronged or hurt by another person tosuch a degree that forgiveness seems __51__．However, harboring anger and revenge fantasies only keeps you __52__ in victimhood.Under such a circumstance, you should force yourself to see the bigger picture. By so doing, you will be able to __53__ the focus away from the anger and resentment.It is only through forgiveness that you can erase wrongdoing and __54__ the memory. Whenyou can __55__ release the situation, you may come to see it as a necessary part of your growth.仔细审题、认真作答．试题习题、尽在百度()36. A. turn out B. turn up C. break up D. break out()37. A. important B. engaged C. failed D. successful()38. A. obviously B. necessarily C. continuously D. usually()39. A. success B. failure C. fault D. benefit()40. A. ability B. expectations C. belief D. experiences()41. A. mistakes B. victories C. experiments D. fantasies()42. A. Still B. Therefore C. Instead D. However()43. A. absurd B. original C. emotional D. unusual()44. A. ordinary B. advanced C. alternative D. certain()45. A. wisdom B. mercy C. injury D. shame()46. A. thought B. approach C. behavior D. purpose()47. A. punishing B. forgiving C. blaming D. praising()48. A. mean B. prove C. reflect D. represent()49. A. and B. or C. but D. so()50. A. uncertain B. premier C. next D. last()51. A. essential B. valuable C. impossible D. unavoidable()52. A. trapped B. located C. lost D. occupied()53. A. drive B. drag C. put D. shift()54. A. keep B. refresh C. weaken D. clean()55. A. naturally B. finally C. definitely D. initially第三部分：阅读理解(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)请认真阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项. A5 Secrets of Web Travel SitesBooking a trip on an online travel site is convenient, but comes with its own set of problems.1. They know who's on a Mac and who's on a PC and who's going to spend more.仔细审题、认真作答．试题习题、尽在百度Last year, US travel research company Orbitz tracked people's online activities to test outwhether Mac users spend more on travel than PC users. On average, Mac users lay out US$20—30 more per night on hotels and go for more stars, according to the Wall Street Journal. As a result, online travel sites show these users more expensive travel options first. To avoid inadvertently paying more, sort results by price.2. Their software doesn't always hook up to the hotel's system.A guaranteed reservation is almost impossible to come by anywhere—but the risk of yourflight or hotel being overbooked increases with third－party providers. The middle－man's software isn't immune to system errors, so always call the hotel or airline to make sure your booking was processed.3. Don't be fooled by packages: Often, they're low－end items grouped together.Ever notice how travel sites recommend a hotel, a rental car, and tour package all in one click? These deals usually feature travel that no one wants, like flights with multiple layovers. Check the fine print.4. You could miss out on loyalty points.Third－party providers can get between you and frequent flyer miles or points. Many hotel loyalty programmes don't recognise external sites, others award only minimum points and exclude special offers, like double points on hotel stays.5. Once your trip is purchased, you're on your own.An online travel agency can't provide assistance the same way an agent can if a flight is cancelled or a room is substandard. Basically, when you arrive at the airport or hotel, you're just another client who booked at the lowest rate.()56. Which of the following is TRUE?A. Third－party providers can ensure your reservation.B. Mac users are likely to spend more money than PC users.C. An online travel agency functions the same as an agent.D. Packages usually provide travelers with satisfactory programmes.()57. What's the purpose of the passage?A. To encourage readers to book a trip on an online travel site.B. To make an advertisement about several travel sites online.仔细审题、认真作答．试题习题、尽在百度C. To convince readers not to book a trip on an online travel site.D. To warn readers of some problems with booking trips online.BWant to add some hours to your day? OK, you probably can't change the fabric of time. But anew study suggests that the way you feel about your goal can change your concept of time and that some simple strategies could make you feel less rushed.In a series of experiments, Jordan Etkin, a professor of marketing at Duke, and her co－authors, Loannis Evangelidis and Jennifer Aaker, looked at what happens when people see theirgoals as conflicting with one another. In one, they asked some participants to list two of their goals that they felt were in conflict, and others simply to list two of their goals. Those who were forced to think about conflicting aims felt more time pressure than those who weren't. In anotherexperiment, the researchers gave participants a similar prompt regarding goal conflict, but this time measured their anxiety levels as well as their attitudes toward time. They found that participants who thought about conflicting goals had more anxiety than those who didn't, and that this, in turn, led to feelings of being short on time.“Stress and anxiety and time pressure are closely linked concepts，” D. Etkin explained. “When we feel more stress and anxiety in relation to our personal goals, that manifests(表现) asa sense of having less time.”Technological advances that allow people to do lots of things at once may increase thefeeling of goal conflict, she said.“I think the easier it is for us to try to deal with a lot of these things at the same time，”she said, “the more opportunity there is for us to feel this conflict between our goals.”She isn't the first to suggest that actual busyness isn't the only thing that can make us feelbusy. At the Atlantic, Derek Thompson wrote that “as a country, we're working less than we did in the 1960s and 1980s”. He offered a number of possible reasons some Americans still feel so overworked, including “the fluidness(不固定性) of work and leisure”. As he put it：“The idea that work begins and ends at the office is wrong. On the one hand, flexibility isnice. On the other, mixing work and leisure together creates an always－on expectation that makes it hard for white－collar workers to escape the shadow of work responsibilities.”And Brigid Schulte writes in her 2014 book Overwhelmed: How to Work, Love, and Play仔细审题、认真作答．试题习题、尽在百度When No One Has the Time that some researchers believe “time has no sharp edges. What often matters more than the activity we're doing at a moment in time, they have found, is how we feel about it. Our_concept_of_time_is,_indeed,_our_reality.”Fortunately, Dr. Etkin and her team did find ways of making us feel better about time—or, at least, of reducing the negative influence of goal conflict. When participants performed a breathing exercise that reduced their anxiety, the impact of such conflict on their perception of time was less pronounced. Reframing anxiety as excitement (by reading the phrase “I am excited！”aloud several times) had a similar effect.Breathing and reframing may not solve everyone's time problems—Ms. Schulte writes thatsome Americans are indeed working more than they used to. She cites the work of the sociologists Michael Hout and Caroline Hanley, who have “found that working parents combined put in 13 more hours a week on the job in 2000 than they did in 1970. That's 676 hours of additionally paid work a year for a family. And that's on top of all the unpaid hours spent caring for children and keeping the house together.”Sometimes, we may feel short on time because we actually are. However, Dr. Etkin believes her findings suggest we may “have the ability to influence our experience of time more than we think we do”．“We're all going to have times in our lives when our goals seem to be in more conflict than others，”she said. But with techniques like the ones her team tested, “we really can help ourselves feel like we have more time.”()58. What makes people feel rushed today?A. Goal conflict.B. High pressure.C. Too much expectation.D. Lack of exercise.()59. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A. Most people are having less work to do nowadays.B. People under a lot of stress have a better sense of time.C. Technological advances allow people to feel less stressed.D. The flexibility of work increases white－collar workers' pressure.()60. The underlined sentence “Our concept of time is, indeed, our reality.”means________．A. we should make full use of time仔细审题、认真作答．试题习题、尽在百度B. we value time more than the way we liveC. we can feel better about time if we want toD. we don't have the time to enjoy life in realityC“Over the years the unthinkable has become thinkable and today we sense we are close to being able to alter human heredity(遗传)．”These were the words of David Baltimore of the California Institute of Technology, on December 1st, when he opened a three－day meeting in Washington to discuss the morality and use of human gene editing. Dr Baltimore is an old hand at these sorts of discussions, for he was also a participant in the Asilomar conference, in 1975, which brought scientists together to discuss a safe way of using the then－new technology of recombinant DNA, and whose recommendations influenced a generation of biotechnology researchers.Four decades on, the need for a similar sort of chin－wag has arisen. The InternationalSummit on Human Gene Editing has been held by the national scientific academies of three countries —America, Britain and China. They are particularly concerned about whether gene editing should be used to make heritable changes to the human germ line, something Dr Baltimore described as a deep and troubling question. Like those of Asilomar, the conclusions of this meeting will not be binding. But the hope is that, again like Asilomar, a mixture of common sense and peer pressure will create a world in which scientists are trusted to regulate themselves, rather than having politicians and civil servants do it for them. The meeting is being held against a backdrop of rapid scientific advance. Since 2012 research into a new, easy－to－use editing tool called CRISPR－Cas9 has blossomed. This technique involves a piece of RNA (a chemical messenger, which can be used to recognise a target section of DNA) and an enzyme(酶) called a nuclease that can snip unwanted genes out and paste new ones in.Public interest was aroused in April, when Chinese scientists announced they had editedgenes in non－viable(无活力的) human embryos, and again in November when British researchers said they had successfully treated a one－year－old girl who had leukaemia(白血病), using gene－edited T－cells. T－cells are part of the immune system that attack, among other things, tumour cells. The researchers altered T－cells from a healthy donor to encourage them to recognise and kill the patient's cancer, to make them immune to her leukaemia drug, and to ensure仔细审题、认真作答．试题习题、尽在百度they did not attack her healthy cells.In another recent development, a firm called Edit as Medicine, which is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, has said it hopes, in 2017, to start human clinical trials of CRISPR－Cas9 as a treatment for a rare genetic form of blindness known as Leber congenital amaurosis(伯氏先天性黑蒙). Though other companies are already testing gene－editing therapies, these employ older,clunkier forms of the technology that seem likely to have less commercial potential. Moreover, researchers at the Broad Institute, also in Cambridge, said this week that they had made changes to CRISPR－Cas9 which greatly reduce the rate of editing errors —one of the main obstacles to the technique's medical use.On the subject of germ－line editing, Eric Lander, the Broad's head, told the meeting itwould be useful only in rare cases and said it might be a good idea to “exercise caution”before making permanent changes to the gene pool. The need for caution is advice that might also be heeded by those pursuing work in animals other than people, and in plants —subjects not being covered by the summit.()61. Which of the following is TRUE about CRISPR－Cas9?A. It has fewer side effects.B. It can modify human gene.C. It can protect immune system.D. It has less commercial potential.()62. The underlined word “chin－wag”in Paragraph 2 can be replaced by________．A. discussionB. negotiationC. argumentD. comparison()63. What can be inferred from the passage?A. Dr. Baltimore started his research on modifying gene in 1975.B. Scientists' opinions about the use of gene editing are consistent.C. CRISPR－Cas9 has been applied to cure Leber congenital amaurosis.D. More research should be made before the technology comes into wide use.()64. This passage is most probably a ________．A. science fictionB. scientific reportC. conference summaryD. commercial advertisementDBefore the law sits a gatekeeper. To this gatekeeper comes a man from the country who asks仔细审题、认真作答．试题习题、尽在百度to gain entry into the law. But the gatekeeper says that he cannot grant him entry at the moment.The man thinks about it and then asks if he will be allowed to come in sometime later on. “It is possible，”says the gatekeeper, “but not now.”①The gate to the law stands open, as always, and the gatekeeper walks to the side, so the man bends over in order to see through the gate intotheinside.Whenthegatekeepernoticesthat,helaughsandsays:“If_it_tempts_you_so_much,_try_going_inside_in_spite_of_my_prohibition._But_take_note._I_a m_powerful._And_I_am_only_the_most_lowly_gatekeeper._But_from_room_to_room_stand_gat ekeepers,_each_more_powerful_than_the_other._I_cannot_endure_even_one_glimpse_of_the_third.”The man from the country has not expected such difficulties: the law should always be accessible for everyone, he thinks, but as he now looks more closely at the gatekeeper in his fur coat, at his large pointed nose and his long, thin, black Tartar's beard, he decides that it would be better to wait until he gets permission to go inside. The gatekeeper gives him a stool and allows him to sit down at the side in front of the gate. There he sits for days and years. He makes many attempts to be let in, and he wears the gatekeeper out with his requests. The gatekeeper often interrogates him briefly, questioning him about his homeland and many other things, but they are indifferent questions, the kind great men put, and at the end he always tells him once more that he cannot let him inside yet. The man, who has equipped himself with many things for his journey, spends everything, no matter how valuable, to win over the gatekeeper. The latter takes it all but, as he does so, says, “I am taking this only so that you do not think you have failed to do anything.”②During the many years the man observes the gatekeeper almost continuously. He forgets the other gatekeepers, and this first one seems to him the only barrier for entry into the law. He curses the unlucky circumstance, in the first years thoughtlessly and out loud; later, as he grows old, he only mumbles to himself. He becomes childish and, since in the long years studying the gatekeeper he has also come to know the fleas(跳蚤) in his fur collar, he even asks the fleas to help him persuade the gatekeeper. Finally his eyesight grows weak, and he does not know whether things are really darker around him or whether his eyes are merely deceiving him. But he recognizes now in the darkness a ray of light which breaks out of the gateway to the law. Now he no longer has much time to live.仔细审题、认真作答．试题习题、尽在百度Before his death he gathers in his head all his experiences of the entire time up into onequestion which he has not yet put to the gatekeeper. He waves to him, since he can no longer liftup his stiffening body. The gatekeeper has to bend way down to him, for the great difference has changed things considerably to the disadvantage of the man. ③“You are insatiable(不知足的)．”“Everyone strives after the law，”says the man, “so how is it that in these many yearsno one except me has requested entry？”The gatekeeper sees that the man is already dying and,in order to reach his diminishing sense of hearing, he shouts at him, “Here no one else can gain entry, since this entrance was assigned only to you. I'm going now to close it.”④()65. Which can best describe the man from the country?A. Brave but innocent.B. Loyal but ridiculous.C. Tolerant but stubborn.D. Trustworthy but childish.()66. What is the implied meaning of the underlined sentences?A. Anyone who breaks the law will get severe punishment.B. It's next to impossible for people to gain entry into the law.C. The gatekeepers are powerful enough to defend the law.D. All the gatekeepers take full responsibility for obeying the law.()67. The sentence “What do you still want to know now？”asks the gatekeeper. canbe put in ________．A. ①B. ②C. ③D. ④()68. Which of the following is TRUE?A. The gatekeeper is actually the symbol of responsibility.B. All efforts made by the man from the country are in vain.C. The man from the country finally gains access into the law.D. A close relationship is formed between the gatekeeper and the man.()69. Why is the man from the country eager to have access to the law continuously?A. Because he is anxious to explore the nature of law.B. Because no one can gain entry into the law except him.C. Because the gatekeeper promises him entry into the law.D. Because he knows how to take advantage of the gatekeeper.()70. What may be the title of the novel?仔细审题、认真作答．试题习题、尽在百度A. Before the LawB. Above the LawC. A Countryman's LifeD. A Gatekeeper's Duty第Ⅱ卷(非选择题共35分)第四部分：任务型阅读(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)请认真阅读下面短文，并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入一个最恰当的单词.注意：每个空格只填1个单词.Family structure is the core of any culture. A major function of the family is to socialize new members of a culture. As children are raised in a family setting, they learn to become members ofthe family as well as members of the larger culture. The family provides the model for all other relationships in society. Through the observations and modeling of the behavior of other family members, children learn about the family and society including the values of the culture. Familystructure and their inherent relationships and obligations are a major source of cultural difference. The family is the center of most traditional Asians' lives. Many people worry about their families' welfare, reputation, and honor. Asian families are often extended, including several generations related by blood or marriage living in the same home. An Asian person's misdeeds are not blamed just on the individual but also on the family—including the dead ancestors. Traditional Chinese, among many other Asians, respect their elders and feel a deep sense ofduty toward them. Children repay their parents' sacrifices by being successful and supporting them in old age. This is accepted as a natural part of life in China. In contrast, taking care of aged parents is often viewed as tremendous burden in the United States, where aging and family support are not honored highly.The Vietnamese family consists of people currently alive as well as the spirits of the dead andof the as－yet unborn. Any decisions or actions are done from family considerations, not individual desires. People's behavior is judged on whether it brings shame or pride to the family. Vietnamese children are trained to rely on their families, to honor elderly people, and to fear foreigners. Many Vietnamese think that their actions in this life will influence their status in the next life.Fathers in traditional Japanese families are typically strict and distant. Japanese college students in one study said they would tell their fathers just about as much as they would tell a total stranger. The emotional and communication barrier between children and fathers in Japan appears 仔细审题、认真作答．试题习题、尽在百度very strong after children have reached a certain age.Although there has been much talk about “family values”in the United States, the family is not a usual frame of reference for decisions in U．S. mainstream culture. Family connections are not so important to most people. Dropping the names of wealthy or famous people the family knows is done in the United States, but it is not viewed positively. More important is a person's own individual “track record”of personal achievement.Thus, many cultural differences exist in family structures and values. In some cultures, thefamily is the center of life and the main frame of reference for decisions. In other cultures, the individuals, not the family, is primary. In some cultures, the family's reputation and honor depend on each person's actions; in other cultures, individuals can act without permanently affecting the family life. Some cultures value old people, while other cultures look down on them.—Adapted from R. L. Oxford & R. C. Scarcella, “A Few Family Structures and Values Around the Globe”。

试题习题、尽在百度江苏省普通高等学校招生考试高三模拟测试卷(十)英语本试卷分第Ⅰ卷(选择题)和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)两部分.满分120分，考试时间120分钟.第Ⅰ卷(选择题共85分)第一部分：听力(共两节，满分20分)第一节(共5小题；每小题1分，满分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 will the man do?A. Go to the office.B. See his boss off.C. Stay at home.()2. What does the woman mean?A. The man should buy a typewriter.B. The man can have her typewriter.C. She wants to borrow a typewriter.()3. What was the weather like yesterday?A. Cloudy.B. Rainy.C. Sunny.()4. Why does Mary ignore the man according to the woman speaker?A. She isn't fond of him.B. She is still angry with him.C. She is having trouble with work.()5. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. At the airport.B. In the cafeteria.C. At the hotel.第二节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15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.()6. Where are the two speakers?A. In a store.B. In a bakery.C. On a farm.()7. What has the woman bought in the end?仔细审题、认真作答．试题习题、尽在百度A. Bananas and oranges.B. Oranges and mooncakes.C. Bananas and mooncakes.()8. How much change should the man give the woman?A. 3 yuan.B. 7 yuan.C. 10 yuan.听第7段材料，回答第9至11题.()9. What makes the woman look terrible?A. The busy preparation for the test.B. The less time for her part－time job.C. The bad result of the examination.()10. What is the man trying to persuade the woman to do?A. To take the examination tomorrow.B. To give up the idea of dropping out.C. To quit the present part－time job.()11. Why does the woman have to do the part－time job?A. Because her mother is out of work now.B. Because her father is between jobs now.C. Because she wants to gain work experience.听第8段材料，回答第12至14题.()12. What job is the woman applying for?A. Pilot.B. Air hostess.C. Nurse.()13. Which is unnecessary for the job?A. A little English.B. Good health.C. Flying experience.()14. Where is the woman working?A. In a travel agency.B. In a hospital.C. On a plane.听第9段材料，回答第15至17题.()15. Why does the woman choose to run in the gym?A. It is cold outside.B. She has a cold.C. She needs guidance.()16. What does the man like doing?A. Buying gym clothes.B. Drinking beer.C. Taking a lift.()17. How does the woman feel about the man's lifting weights?A. Surprised.B. Ashamed.C. Relieved.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题.()18. What is the speaker mainly talking about?仔细审题、认真作答．试题习题、尽在百度A. House rules for lazy kids.B. Ways of making kids creative.C. Kids' health and intellectual development.()19. What should parents encourage their kids to do?A. Read more books.B. Keep the house tidy.C. Take a short break.()20. Why does the speaker suggest limiting the amount of TV and video games?A. To make kids finish their homework ahead of time.B. To keep kids away from the violent programming.C. To make kids participate in more active activities.第二部分：英语基础知识运用(共两节，满分35分)第一节：单项填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)请认真阅读下面各题，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项. ()21. Frankly speaking, I always regard you as my best friend, ________ I place entire trust.A. whoB. thatC. on whomD. in whom()22. —Why do you think the music is used?—To ________ the plot, not simply to keep the toes tapping.A. loseB. discoverC. forwardD. construct()23. A worldwide ________ to healthier diets is one of many actions that need to be taken to avoid dangerous climate change.A. shiftB. admissionC. witnessD. response()24. It is said that the project will cost $580 million, half coming from investors, the rest ________．A. to borrowB. to be borrowedC. borrowingD. being borrowed()25. —I'm sorry, Dad. I guess the job is not for me.—All right. ________A. Suit yourself.B. Help yourself.C. Bless you!D. See you!()26. After investigation, the police found out one clue ________ voices were heard calling for help from some very distant place that day.仔细审题、认真作答．试题习题、尽在百度A. whereB. whenC. thatD. whose()27. When we seek to discover the best in others, we somehow ________ the best in ourselves.A. bring outB. take outC. put onD. turn on()28. —You need to be fully ________ to the danger of leaving your belongings unattended while traveling alone.—Thanks for reminding me!A. devotedB. allergicC. exposedD. awake()29. Traditional exercises like sit－ups, press－ups and pull－ups are great for strengthening the body, ________ you do them properly.A. sinceB. unlessC. providingD. considering()30. Beijing has set the city's population ________ at 23 million by 2020 due to water scarcity and big city diseases such as traffic jam.A. budgetB. ceilingC. explosionD. standard()31. ________ good books, the point is not to see how many of them you can get through, but rather how many can get through to you.A. In the event ofB. In the case ofC. On account ofD. On top of()32. James ________ so far behind in the race that he knew he had little chance of winning.A. fellB. fallsC. has fallenD. was falling()33. I ________ that the experience I was heading for was anything but boring, had I read the brochure carefully.A. realizedB. had realizedC. would realizeD. would have realized()34. He really wanted a bigger pay raise but decided to ________ what they offered.A. stand forB. allow forC. answer forD. settle for()35. —Since we've got the manager's approval, why don't we start?—All right, let's ________．A. cry for the moonB. hang in thereC. get the ball rollingD. call a spade a spade第二节：完形填空(共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分)仔细审题、认真作答．试题习题、尽在百度请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项.I was going through my son Matthew's backpack when I saw an envelope in the bottom of it. Immediately, I knew it was a “thank you”card from one of his __36__. Totally not necessary since my Christmas gifts to them are my way of saying, “Thank you”. I __37__ I read it quickly. And then I stopped.I __38__ the card and read it again. One word caught my attention. “I love working with our Matthew.”One word. Our. That one word __39__ the meaning of the sentence for me. If she had written “I love working with Matthew”，I would know that she loves working with myson.__40__ by adding that one word, “our”，it meant “I love working with this boy who __41__here, is accepted here and we all take responsibility in caring for.”I __42__ knew this of course, see a blog I wrote previously, but it's always good to be__43__. In that blog post I mentioned ten reasons why his __44__ is the right place for him. Sincethat blog we have had his IEP (Individualized Education Program) meeting, where I was __45__ of that feeling again. In that meeting, someone __46__ “Everyone loves Matthew. We all love Matthew.”And it was genuine and __47__. As we went around the room and the staff __48__ uson information about Matthew, it was apparent it went way beyond sharing what he is doing__49__ and behaviorally. Each person had a unique little __50__ to tell about Matthew. Storiesthat show that they really know who Matthew is and that they __51__ him.In fact just today I had written a note in his communication book that it was __52__ Matthewto see new snow and not be able to play in it. Later in the day I got an e－mail and a picture of Matthew __53__ with snow in a big container inside the school.As I was reflecting on this, I realized that as a family we are really lucky __54__ school isn'tthe only place where they think of him as “our Matthew”. It __55__ to other parts of our lives as well—our friends, our family, our neighborhood, and our church.()36. A. classmates B. friends C. teachers D. doctors()37. A. realize B. admit C. imagine D. predict()38. A. opened up B. tore up C. put away D. gave away()39. A. simplified B. changed C. determined D. created()40. A. Or B. And C. So D. But()41. A. stays B. lives C. belongs D. remains仔细审题、认真作答．试题习题、尽在百度()42. A. already B. also C. even D. still()43. A. reached B. accepted C. adored D. reminded()44. A. school B. book C. home D. room()45. A. informed B. assured C. suspected D. cured()46. A. commented B. insisted C. guaranteed D. recalled()47. A. formal B. casual C. sincere D. severe()48. A. advised B. judged C. updated D. congratulated()49. A. accurately B. academically C. steadily D. securely()50. A. secret B. lie C. joke D. story()51. A. get B. greet C. envy D. embarrass()52. A. calming B. inducing C. killing D. inspiring()53. A. meeting B. playing C. fighting D. dealing()54. A. until B. unless C. though D. because()55. A. flies B. extends C. applies D. switches第三部分：阅读理解(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)请认真阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项.AIt might sound unbelievable that two kids under the age of ten would choose to hang out at a hotel instead of going to Disney World, just minutes away, but that's exactly what happened when we visited the new Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort last month. What kind of a hotel makes kids forget about Disney World?Check In: As I was signing the necessary paperwork at the front desk, my kids were takenaway by Wayne, the receptionist, to a large interactive map of the resort in the entrance hall. Wayne used the touch screen to show the kids the entire resort and talked about all of the fun things to do, like the kid's club, the waterslides, and the game room. I've never seen so much attention paid to the kids at check－in —such a cool touch.The Room: Not only were there kid－sized robes in the room, there were play things,NatGeo Kids magazines, chocolate lollypops, and milk chilling in the refrigerator. Plus, the room was designed from a family perspective. The sinks and shower settings were easily reachable, and the king bed and very comfortable sofa pull－out could easily fit a family of four, if not five. We 仔细审题、认真作答．试题习题、尽在百度had plenty of room.The Pools: There's a large shallow infinity pool. There's a meandering lazy river. There's a water park. There's an area for pool volleyball and basketball. And there are two very fun waterslides. We spent many hours roaming among them all, and just hanging out in a private teepee－shaped cabana next to the waterslides. So fun!No Surcharges: There's no resort fee. If you want to use one of the cool cabanas around the pools, it's included. For the kids club, you can use it as much or as little as you want to and the Hideout game room has a lot of activities, like pinball, at no cost. We took advantage of pretty much everything around the hotel except for the spa, and our final bill only showed our roomcharges, taxes, and meals. And if my kids were still under five, their meals would have been free. ()56. The passage is written by the author mainly to ________．A. advertise a hotel at Walt Disney World ResortB. introduce the good service Walt Disney providesC. recall the experience that they once had in a hotelD. share information about a hotel near Disney World()57. Customers don't need to pay for ________ when they stay in the hotel.A. cool cabanasB. roomsC. the spaD. taxes()58. What can we learn from the passage?A. The hotel isn't an ideal choice for a family of more than four.B. The two kids of the author should have been over five years old.C. The author spent hours playing pool volleyball and basketball.D. The receptionist showed children around Disney World Resort.BMore than 100 million people in Nigeria are not connected to the Internet. There are only afew networks that offer service and it is costly and undependable. Now, a new project provides a resource for offline viewing at no cost.A non－profit organization called The WiderNet Project has developed the offline eGranaryDigital Library. The service puts millions of digital documents, multimedia work and websitesonto a server. The information is then available to students, medical workers, and researchers at no cost, whether there is Internet or not.仔细审题、认真作答．试题习题、尽在百度Users can access informative websites that eGranary updates every day such as Wikipedia,Khan Academy, Project Gutenberg, MIT OpenCourseWare, and MIT BLOSSOMS (which is Math and Science video lessons for high school students). Other resources on the service include university and medical publications, computer software, and educational games.Ahmadu Bello University, the largest university in Nigeria and the second largest in Africa,uses eGranary's digital educational resources. Kasa Mathias, head of the school's database department, says students can access tens of thousands of educational materials without much problem.“We give them background information on the available databases that they can use fortheir research work, their assignments, especially projects, and sometimes we will carry them through sensitizing(激活) on new databases that are available for them.”Ibitoye Idowu, a first－year student of archeology, says easy access to university readingmaterial, documents and journals has greatly helped his studying process, and that in some cases,he understands the digital materials better than class lectures.Students now have great reading material, but only when there is electric power. It often fails. Student Ibitoye Idowu says those moments are difficult.Muhammed Mu'azu who leads the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department says the university has spent a large amount of money on access to information, which is available for 40，000 students and teachers.“With or without Internet access students and staff have most of these educational databaseand university has also invested a lot in Internet access so even for online materials they arereadily available for staff and students anywhere you are in the university campus.”There are fears that students may waste time on social media networks like Facebook andTwitter instead of spending it on school work. Professor Mu'azu says the university needs to be careful about placing restrictions on usage. But he says it will investigate what a user is accessingif a large amount of bandwidth is used.Muhammed Mu'azu compares the speed of the offline service to access over the Internet. The eGranary server can download hundreds of pages in less than 15 minutes. In the past, a 10－page document would take hours to download.WiderNet says it aims to expand to thousands more education and health centers around the仔细审题、认真作答．试题习题、尽在百度world.()59. The eGranary Digital Library is mainly intended for ________．A. poor people in NigeriaB. Ahmadu Bello UniversityC. teachers and staff of a universityD. people who can't access the Internet()60. The underlined word “them”in Paragraph 5 probably refers to ________．A. educational materialsB. available databasesC. assignments and projectsD. university students()61. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. Offline eGranary Digital Library is available to over 100 million people in Nigeria now.B. A university needs to pay for the service of eGranary Digital Library to offer it to students.C. The power supply becomes the main challenge students face when using offline project.D. Education and health centers in the world will all use eGranary's digital educationalresources.CScientists have known for decades that having measles(麻疹) suppresses kids' immunesystems for several weeks or months, leaving them ill－equipped to fight off pneumonia,bronchitis and other infections.Now a team of researchers has suggested that the measles virus may also leave a longer－lasting sort of “immune－amnesia”that makes it harder for people to stave_off other illnessesfor two years or more.That re－emphasizes the importance of vaccination(疫苗), said biologist Michael Mina, leadauthor of a paper that was published in the journal Science.“There may be a long－lasting impact that you can't undo if your child gets measles，”hesaid. “I hope this study can impress upon people the danger measles poses.”The researchers used what Mina called “an unconventional approach”to search for the long－lasting immune system effects. Previous work in monkeys suggested that monkeys with thedisease lost white blood cells their bodies had trained to fight off other illnesses, leaving themmore likely to be infected.To test if a similar thing may occur in humans, the group mined historical data to find out therelationship between measles incidence(发病率) and deaths from other infectious diseases.仔细审题、认真作答．试题习题、尽在百度They turned to data from England and Wales —developed nations where disease levels are generally low, allowing a less－confused view of measles' effects. Studying measles incidence and deaths from infectious disease both before and after the introduction of the measles vaccine in the U．K. in the 1960s, Mina and the team saw a sort of shadow effect, where deaths from a variety of non－measles infectious diseases closely tracked measles incidence. The more measles in a population, the more deaths from other illnesses in the 28－month period that followed.“Really it didn't matter what age group, what decade or what country，”said Mina. “Theyall showed consistent results... what we're suggesting happens over the long term is that your immune system works fine, but it has forgotten what it previously learned.”Some researchers who were not involved in the work questioned whether the reductions in deaths as measles cases declined may have had more to do with improving nutrition and smaller family size than with prolonged immune suppression.Others thought the paper's opinion of years－long suppression was seemingly reasonable butsaid they could not comment on the mathematical models the group used.To know for certain what was behind the effect the group saw, Mina agreed, scientists would need to look at immune cells and observe their behavior. He said he would like to push the work in a more traditional direction: back into the laboratory.()62. Why did Mina call their research method “an unconventional approach”？A. Their research was based on the historical data.B. Their research compared monkeys with humans.C. They only paid attention to developed nations.D. They discovered a sort of shadow effect.()63. According to Mina, what is the significance of their research?A. They warned people that measles can result in other infectious diseases.B. They carried out the research on measles in an unconventional approach.C. They showed how dangerous measles is and the importance of vaccination.D. They found out the disease levels are generally low in developed nations.()64. The underlined phrase “stave off”in Paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to________．A. keep awayB. survive fromC. search forD. turn down仔细审题、认真作答．试题习题、尽在百度()65. Which of the following may be the best title of the passage?A. Measles Has Been the Origin of Other Diseases and DeathsB. New Research Conducted Into Measles Has Been Widely QuestionedC. Study Points to Years－Long Immune System Misfortunes From MeaslesD. Damage Caused by Measles to the Immune System Could Last Several WeeksDSvetlana Alexandrovna Alexievich, born on 31 May 1948, is a Belarusian investigativejournalist and non－fiction prose writer, writing in Russian. She was awarded the 2015 Nobel Prize in Literature “for her polyphonic writings, a monument to suffering and courage in our time”. She is the first writer from Belarus to receive the award.Alexievich grew up in Belarus. After finishing school she worked as a reporter in severallocal newspapers before graduating from Belarusian State University and becoming a journalistfor the literary magazine Neman in Minsk.She went on to a career in journalism and writing narratives from interviews with witnessesto the most dramatic events in the country, such as World War Ⅱ，the Soviet－Afghan War, the fall of the Soviet Union, and the Chernobyl disaster. After political persecution(迫害) by the Lukashenko administration, she left Belarus in 2000. The International Cities of Refuge Network offered her shelter and during the following decade she lived in Paris, Gothenburg and Berlin. In 2011, Alexievich moved back to Minsk.According to Russian writer and critic Dmitry Bykov, her books owe much to the ideas of Belarusian writer Ales Adamovich, who felt that the best way to describe the horrors of the 20th century was not by creating fiction but through recording the evidence of witnesses. Belarusian poet Uladzimir Nyaklyayew called Adamovich “her literary godfather”. He also named the documentary novel I'm from the Burned Village by Ales Adamovich, Janka Bryl and Uladzimir Kalesnik, about the villages burned by the Nazi troops during the occupation of Belarus, as the main single book that has influenced Alexievich's attitude to literature. Alexievich admitted the influence of Adamovich and added, among others, Belarusian writer Vasil Bykaǔas another source of impact on her. Her most notable works in English translation include a collection of first－hand accounts from the war in Afghanistan(Zinky Boys: Soviet V oices from a Forgotten War)and a highly praised oral history of the Chernobyl disaster (V oices from Chernobyl)．仔细审题、认真作答．试题习题、尽在百度Alexievich describes the theme of her works this way: If you look back at the whole of our history, both Soviet and post－Soviet, it is a huge common grave and a blood bath. An eternal dialogue of the executioners and the victims. The accursed Russian questions: what is to be done and who is to blame. The revolution, the gulags, the Second World War, the Soviet－Afghan war hidden from the people, the downfall of the great empire, the downfall of the giant socialist land, the land－utopia, and now a challenge of cosmic dimensions —Chernobyl. This is a challenge for all the living things on earth. Such is our history. And this is the theme of my books, this is my path, my circles of hell, from man to man.Her first book, War's Unwomanly Face, came out in 1985. It was repeatedly reprinted andsold more than two million copies. The book was finished in 1983 and published (in short edition) in Oktyabr, a Soviet monthly literary magazine, in February 1984. In 1985, the book was published by several publishers, and the number of printed copies reached 2，000，000 in the next five years. This novel is made up of monologues(独白) of women in the war speaking about the aspects of World War Ⅱthat had never been related before. Another book, The Last Witnesses: the Book of Unchildlike Stories, describes personal memories of children during war time. Thewar seen through women's and children's eyes revealed a new world of feelings. In 1993, she published Enchanted with Death, a book about attempted and completed suicides due to the downfall of the Soviet Union. Many people felt inseparable from the Communist ideology and unable to accept the new order surely and the newly interpreted history.Her books were not published by Belarusian state－owned publishing houses after 1993,while private publishers in Belarus have only published two of her books: V oices from Chernobylin 1999 and Second－hand Time in 2013, both translated into Belarusian. As a result, Alexievichhas been better known in the rest of world than in Belarus.()66. According to the passage, Alexievich was able to win the 2015 Nobel Prize inLiterature mainly because ________．A. she is superior to other writers in literatureB. she is the greatest journalist all over the worldC. she witnessed the most dramatic events in BelarusD. her works reflected the suffering and courage in her time()67. Who played a significant role in Alexievich's literary world?仔细审题、认真作答．试题习题、尽在百度A. Ales Adamovich and Vasil Bykaǔ.B. Dmitry Bykov and Ales Adamovich.C. Uladzimir Kalesnik and Janka Bryl.D. Vasil Bykaǔand Uladzimir Nyaklyayew.()68. Which of the following is TRUE about Alexievich's first book?A. It was not until 5 years later that the book was well received.B. It is written from the viewpoint of women and children involved in the war.C. It was first published by Belarusian state－owned publishing houses in 1984.D. It reveals something unknown about World War Ⅱto the public.()69. What can we know from the theme of Alexievich's works?A. She discusses who is to blame for the wars in her works.B. She takes a practical view of the future for her motherland.C. Her works show sorrow and sympathy for war victims and her country.D. Her works merely focused on the disasters the Belarusian experienced.()70. What can be inferred from the passage?A. Some people were dependent on the Soviet Union with affection.B. Women and children are the main characters of Alexievich's works.C. V oices from Chernobyl published in 1999 was written in Belarusian.D. Alexievich has been highly respected by the Lukashenko administration.第Ⅱ卷(非选择题共35分)第四部分：任务型阅读(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)请认真阅读下面短文，并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入一个最恰当的单词.注意：每个空格只填1个单词.Glad to Be GreyThe recession(经济衰退) of 2008—09 was remarkable in rich countries for its intensity, the subsequent recovery for its weakness. The labour market has also broken the rules, as newresearch from the OECD, shows in its annual Employment Outlook.Young people always suffer in recessions. Employers stop hiring them; and they often get ridof new employees because they are easier to sack. But in previous periods, such as the recessions of the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s, older workers were also dismissed. This time is different. During the financial crisis in 2008, and since, they have done better than other age groups.仔细审题、认真作答．试题习题、尽在百度The researchers focus on movements in “non－employment”as a share of the total population in three age groups between the final quarters of 2007 and 2012. This measure has the advantage of including not just unemployment, where people are looking for work, but also inactivity, where people are not seeking jobs. Whereas the average non－employment rate in the OECD has risen by four percentage points among young people and by one－and－a－half points among 25－to 54－year－olds, it has fallen by two points among the 55－64 age group.Why have older employees done so well? In some southern European countries they benefitfrom job protection not afforded to younger workers, but that did not really help them in past recessions. What has changed, says Stefano Scarpetta, head of the OECD's employment directorate, is that firms now bear the full costs of getting rid of older staff. In the past early－retirement schemes provided by governments (in the mistaken belief that these would help young people) made it cheaper to push grey－haired workers out of the door. These have largely stopped. Job losses among older workers have also been balanced by falls in inactivity, reflecting employment pressure that were already apparent before the crisis. Older workers are healthier than they used to be and work is less physically demanding. They are also more attractive to employers than former generations.Today's 55－to 64－year－olds are the advance group of the post－war baby－boomerswho benefited from better education than their predecessors. Older workers now have a stronger motivation to stay in employment because of the impact of the crisis on wealth.Many will argue that older workers have done better at the expense of the young. That viewis wrongheaded. First, it is a mistaken belief that a job gained for one person is a job lost for another; there is no fixed “lump of labour”. And second, as the report shows; young and old people are by and large not substitutes in the workplace. They do different types of work in different types of occupation: younger people are attracted to IT firms, for example, whereas older folk tend to be employed in more traditional industries. There are plenty of things that should be done to help the young jobless, but shunting older workers out of the workplace is not one of them.Passage outlineSupporting details仔细审题、认真作答．试题习题、尽在百度。

江苏省普通高等学校招生考试高三模拟测试卷(十八) 英语本试卷分第Ⅰ卷(选择题)和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)两部分.满分120分，考试时间120分钟.第Ⅰ卷(选择题共85分)第一部分：听力(共两节，满分20分)第一节(共5小题；每小题1分，满分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. Where will the woman go?A. A store.B. The school.C. The stadium.()2. Why is the man excited?A. He bought new clothes.B. He gets a store discount.C. The woman invited him to shop.()3. What does the woman suggest the man do?A. Do some tests.B. Take exercise.C. Visit her at weekends.()4. What did the man do before the phone call?A. He looked up a number.B. He asked his sister for a number.C. He did an online search.()5. How much did the woman pay for the shoes?A. $475.B. $522.5.C. $550.第二节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15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、7题.()6. What does the woman do?A. She's a writer.B. She's a policewoman.C. She's a reporter.()7. What can we learn about the man's latest book?A. It's a science fiction novel.B. It's the author's first best－seller.C. It's based on a true story.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题.()8. How much sunlight does the plant need?A. A lot.B. Just a little.C. None at all.()9. What does the woman think of the plant?A. It's very expensive.B. It's too difficult to keep alive.C. It's beautiful and perfect. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题.()10. What does the man plan to do?A. Move out of the city.B. Find a new job.C. Buy a house in the city.()11. What annoys the man about their location?A. The neighbors.B. The noise.C. The air pollution.()12. How does the woman feel about moving?A. She is eager to move.B. She prefers to move to another city.C. She doesn't really want to move.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题.()13. What music of Madonna makes the man want to dance?A. Holiday.B. The 80s music.C. New music.()14. What does the woman advise the man to do?A. Make new memories.B. Teach her something different.C. Learn from her mistakes.()15. What does the woman think about school?A. Studying is complicated.B. It's fun to do well.C. Getting good grades is important.()16. What does the man mean in the end?A. He will forget the past.B. The woman is right.C. He will give up history.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题.()17. What is TaskRabbit?A. A service company.B. An old company with new ideas.C. A successful magazine that offers many services.()18. What could a TaskRabbit worker do?A. Find you a job to do.B. Lend you money for rent.C. Help you move your furniture.()19. Who founded the company TaskRabbit?A. Leah Busque.B. Sally.C. Neighbours.()20. What inspired the founder of TaskRabbit?A. Making millions of dollars.B. Finding ways to help the elderly.C. Connecting neighbors to help each other.第二部分：英语知识运用(共两节，满分35分)第一节：单项填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)请认真阅读下面各题，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项.()21. — I sometimes call my son abroad, but it's expensive.—Why do you waste money ________ you could easily use Wechat or QQ?A. whileB. unlessC. untilD. when()22. Alice went fishing in the company of her father early in the morning and she ________ life lessons along the way.A. was learningB. has learnedC. is learningD. had learned()23. Education is to change traditionally－minded individuals, typically those who are not prepared to ________，and to encourage critical thinking.A. compensateB. accumulateC. investigateD. innovate()24. I found my computer functioning much better, ________ a new operating system.A. to installB. installingC. having installedD. installed()25. — I hope you'll make good efforts while I'm away.—Be assured! You'll be amazed at what ________ accomplished when you get back.A. will have beenB. has beenC. wasD. would be()26. Echo is always complaining about her job as a cashier, but frankly it's ________ tohave a job in these difficult days.A. anythingB. everythingC. somethingD. nothing()27. — Jack has been out of consciousness since the accident. Will he come to himself, doctor?—It's going to be tough but we anticipate that he will ________．A. put throughB. pull throughC. put overD. pull over()28. She would be much healthier now ________ with that much pressure from work when young.A. had she not burdened herselfB. were she not burdenedC. should she not burden herselfD. were she not to be burdened()29. There has been positive reaction to the proposal of helping the disabled, the impact ________ will be lasting especially for younger ones.A. on whichB. on whomC. of whichD. of whom()30. What is expected of the 90's generation, who tend to spend most of their income every month, is ________ they should form a sense of saving.A. whenB. whetherC. thatD. how()31. It is widely accepted that the stock market usually reflects a country's economic ________．A. functionB. cooperationC. performanceD. dependence()32. People's awareness of obeying the law is ________ to the guarantee of food safety.A. sensitiveB. superiorC. loyalD. crucial()33. His way of addressing one hard problem last Friday ________ lead to the rise of another.A. would ratherB. may wellC. shallD. need()34. — It is really boring to practise playing the piano every day.—Come on, dear! The rewards you get are ________ the effort you put in.A. in proportion toB. in addition toC. in contrast toD. in regard to()35. — What luck! I failed in the driving test again.—________？Did you make the same mistake?A. What ifB. How comeC. Why notD. So what第二节：完形填空(共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分)请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项.Just the other day, a fierce storm hit our community. I looked out the window and witnessed a tree being __36__ by the fierce winds. The branches bent, and swayed(摇摆) back and forth, thanks to their __37__ to avoid breaking. The leaves desperately stuck to the branches because their life __38__ the tree. The powerful trunk that __39__ the tree upright bent slightly backwards from the force in a battle to __40__ its position.After the storm had passed, the tree gracefully returned to its __41__ position standing tall amongst the chaos. It managed to __42__ the storm. It didn't look the same as leaves had shed from its branches and the soil had loosened a bit, but what __43__ is that the tree won the fight for its life.For a long time I couldn't understand why this tree __44__ my attention the way it did. As time passed, it became __45__ that it wasn't just about the tree but about the roots, which, although unseen, dig deep into the soil providing __46__ and nutrition. The roots allow the tree to be able to take a __47__ because they are there to support them.I couldn't but ask myself how deep the roots are in my life. __48__，the next time you catch your kids __49__，when the job is driving you crazy, when you are underpaid and the __50__ is tight, and when the storms of life are raging, go back to your roots. Life is full of __51__. They will make you sway, make you __52__，make you lose some leaves but the deeper your roots the stronger you stand.Faced with __53__ you might bend but don't break. No matter how hard the wind blows don't let life __54__ you into an uncomfortable position. Your __55__ lies in your roots.()36. A. crushed B. abused C. broken D. removed()37. A. height B. thickness C. flexibility D. outline()38. A. answered for B. depended on C. catered for D. touched on()39. A. held B. tied C. pulled D. raised()40. A. achieve B. reach C. establish D. maintain()41. A. current B. final C. original D. comfortable()42. A. explore B. avoid C. chase D. survive()43. A. counts B. differs C. concerns D. reveals()44. A. fixed B. transferred C. escaped D. caught()45. A. strange B. obvious C. possible D. reasonable()46. A. surroundings B. resources C. probablity D. stability()47. A. beating B. stand C. chance D. turning()48. A. However B. Therefore C. Nevertheless D. Besides()49. A. misbehaving B. struggling C. withdrawing D. misunderstanding()50. A. security B. deadline C. money D. community()51. A. surprises B. choices C. storms D. changes()52. A. smile B. bend C. hesitate D. advance()53. A. opportunities B. challenges C. tasks D. differences()54. A. trick B. argue C. force D. admit()55. A. courage B. ambition C. value D. strength第三部分：阅读理解(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)请认真阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项.AMount Cook National Park is home of the highest mountains and the longest glaciers. It is alpine(高山) in the purest sense—with skyscraping peaks, glaciers and permanent snow fields, all set under a star－studded sky.Key HighlightsAlthough it includes 23 peaks over 3，000 metres high, this park is very accessible. State Highway 80 leads to Mt Cook Village which is situated beside scenic Lake Pukaki and provides a comfortable base for alpine activities. Far from city lights, the stargazing here is magnificent—Aoraki Mount Cook National Park forms the majority of New Zealand's only International Dark Sky Reserve.Mountaineers regard the area to be the best climbing region, while less skilled adventurers find plenty of satisfaction with the mountain walks that lead to alpine tarns, herb fields and spectacular glacier views. Encounters(遇到) with cheeky kea (mountain parrots) are part of the fun.Key ActivitiesMountain walksThere are 10 short walks beginning near the village. All tracks are formed and well marked. The Red Tarns Track, Kea Point and the Hooker Valley Track each take around two hours return. For more experienced alpine hikers, there are three mountain pass routes—over the Mueller, Copland and Ball passes.Glacier viewing and skiingHelicopters and ski－planes provide access to the park's fabulous glaciers. The Tasman Glacier is an excellent choice for intermediate skiers, while the Murchison, Darwin and Bonney glaciers promise excitement for advanced skiers. From October until May, you can explore the Tasman Glacier's terminal lake by boat.MountaineeringClimbing Mount Cook remains the ultimate challenge, but there are many other peaks to tempt experienced climbers. Tasman, Malte Brun, Elie de Beaumont, Sefton and La Perouse are local favourites.Key Tips·Climbers don't require permits, but are requested to complete a trip intentions form.·Local guides are available for climbing, walking and glacier skiing.·Winter climbing is an extreme sport—only recommended for well－prepared, experienced mountaineers.·The weather can change very suddenly—be prepared for heavy rainfall, snow and/or high winds.·The park has an airport serving domestic commercial flights and scenic flight operators.()56. Which is one of the characteristics of Mount Cook National Park?A. It is so－called alpine and hard to reach.B. It provides star－shining night skies for visitors.C. It attracts less skilled visitors to all alpine activities.D. It appeals to adventurers mainly for finding cheeky kea.()57. If you are a visitor to the park, you should ________．A. properly evaluate your own experience and skillB. get your permit prepared before you start to climbC. hire local guides to help you to train for climbingD. choose Darwin glacier to ski on as an intermediate skierBA report released this month found that grouping children by ability is on the rise again—teaching students in groups of similar ability has improved achievement for fast and slow learners alike—and who wouldn't want bright kids to be able to move ahead, or strugglers to get the help they need?But for most kids, labels(标签) applied early in life tend to stick, even if they are wrong.Sorting school children by ability has long been controversial. In some countries, especially in Asia, school－wide tracking(分流) remains normal. Children are tested and placed in different schools that direct them toward professional or vocational careers. Movement between the tracks is rare.School－wide tracking decreased in U．S. schools in the 1960s and 1970s. It never died out, though. Sorting students into separate tracks for math at about junior high school age continues to be common, and other forms of tracking persist as well.Unlike tracking, which means sorting students into separate classrooms, ability grouping happens within classrooms. When done according to the latest research, it has proven to promote achievement.Ability grouping is changeable and temporary. Within classrooms, students might be divided into different learning groups dealing with materials of different levels. Any students who master concepts can move upward between groups, and the student groups might look different from subject to subject and unit to unit. For instance, a student who stands out in language arts might be at an average or slower level in math. A student who flies through multiplication tables might need extra help with fractions. Students who lag in reading can be pulled out of the classroom in small groups for practice with a tutor until their reading improves.Research shows ability grouping within classes has more positive benefits than tracking. However, that must be weighed against the challenges involved. In many regular classrooms, the differences between student ability levels are very big. That presents challenges for teachers and low－performing students to constantly compare themselves with students who seem to flythrough school with ease.The rigid ability groups and tracking of the past are still with us in many schools. Likely, labels are applied with more caution than in the bad old days when some teachers gave reading groups not－so－secret code names like “Bluebirds” “Robins” “Crows” and “Buzzards”. But kids still know.()58. Why is grouping children by ability becoming popular again?A. Because most teachers do not like slower learners.B. Because grouping children should be done early in life.C. Because it is academically beneficial to different learners.D. Because fast learners can move ahead without teachers' help.()59. By saying “Movement between the tracks is rare.”in Paragraph 3, the writer really means ________．A. tracking children is normal in AsiaB. school－wide tracking has decreased in USC. professional and vocational careers are unrelatedD. sorted students can hardly change schools()60. The examples in Paragraph 6 are used mainly to illustrate ________．A. a good language learner promises to be good at mathsB. a student might join different groups for different coursesC. ability grouping benefits gifted students more than slow onesD. ability grouping presents no challenge for those slow students()61. What might be the challenge in regular classrooms for teachers?A. Students' different levels.B. Students' low performance.C. Constant self－comparison.D. Application of not－so－secret code.CMicrosoft just finished a three－month experiment operating an underwater data center. A server rack(服务器支架) with the power of about 300 PCs was placed into a water－tight(防水) steel container and lowered into the ocean off the coast of central California.The unusual experiment was launched because current data centers are unpleasantly inefficient. They're built where energy and land are cheap (not close to where people actually live).And they waste so much energy cooling their massive computers. The ocean can solve those problems. The cold ocean floor sufficiently cools the computing components inside the pod. And since most people live near the ocean, placing data centers under water could potentially increase the speed at which customers could access the information stored in Microsoft's cloud.The experiment was so successful that Microsoft operated the underwater data center for 75 days longer than it had planned to. The next step is to get a larger pod, with about four times the computing power, under the ocean for testing. Unlike the first experiment, the next pod will also be equipped with turbines, which will transform the ocean's currents into electricity. It's not clear when, if ever, underwater data centers will become a possible product. “Our first experiment was like dipping our pinkie toe in the water, and now we're going for the big toe，”said Lee, corporate vice president of Microsoft Research.Microsoft is still analyzing the environmental impacts of the study. Data centers are both hot and loud, which could have damaging effects on ocean life. Microsoft found that the noise its underwater data center produced was drowned out by nearby shrimp and crabs. The data centers are also built from recyclable materials, and Microsoft believes that the total carbon footprint of underwater data centers will be “dramatically lower”than current land－based centers.Given the growth in the cloud, industry analysts believe that most of the world's data centers have yet to be built. But building a data center takes at least two years—an eternity in the fast－developing tech industry. As a result, Microsoft builds its data centers with the future in mind, installing far more computing power and space than it currently needs.Lee believes that going under water can shift the building of data centers from construction projects to manufacturing jobs. “What if we could mass－produce these pods on an assembly line？”he thought. “We could deliver a data center, from conception to operation, in 90 days. That's dramatically different than what's happening today.”()62. What is the advantage of an underwater data center?A. It can be lowered to the ocean floor easily.B. It can cool computing components automatically.C. It can be built close to the place where people live.D. It can make information easily accessible to people.()63. We can infer that the underwater data centers ________．A. cause little harm to the ocean lifeB. are more environmentally friendlyC. change the course of ocean currentsD. are easy to build in large quantities()64. The underlined word “eternity” in Paragraph 5 means “________”．A. an extremely long timeB. an extended periodC. a seemingly short timeD. a fruitful period()65. The passage tries to inform readers that ________．A. an experiment was made in operating a data centerB. Microsoft will mass－produce pods on an assemble lineC. Microsoft succeeded in putting a data center underwaterD. underwater data centers are more efficient than land－based onesDMy father's family is not a musical family. They are a family of words. My brother has my father's dark hair, his love of a good argument. I take after my mother. From her I inherited a curious nature, a sense of adventure, bright red hair. I did not, contrary to her hopes, inherit a talent for the piano. That fact was established beyond doubt after unsuccessful attempts to draw music from me.The piano lessons began when I was four. My mother was convinced that I would be a child Mozart. She found the ideal teacher—Madame Oblenka, a strict Russian woman, whose pursed lips were enough to frighten a wild horse into submission. Madame Oblenka, who expected a little Mozart, was not very delighted to find a little girl banging her fists(拳头) on the keys.I tried to please her. “Feel the music，”she urged. I “felt” it and winced(退避) my ears—for what is more unpleasant than a series of wrong no tes played continuously? She “felt” my music, too, which is why she always left with an angrier expression than when she came.Once, when I was ten, I managed to record one of my own rehearsals(练习). In order to escape my practice sessions, I would close myself behind the door of the piano room, put on the tape recording, and read until the tape had finished. That method worked for a week, until mymother began to wonder why I always missed the same B－sharp. She knocked on the door, and, receiving no answer, came in to check on me and found that I had fallen asleep while the tape of my performance played on and on.I was twelve when my parents finally acknowledged that my hidden talent was not about to emerge(显现) any time soon. My mother, refusing to admit defeat, told me to pick another instrument. “Choose anything you want, Honey，”she said, assuming that freedom of choice would inspire devotion. I thought long and hard and chose the drums. My parents, sensitive to noise, would be less than overjoyed by a daily bombardment of playing. I imagined my father in his study, cotton wads in his ears.I worked my way through several other instruments before my mother hit on another idea. Maybe I wasn't meant to be an instrumentalist. Realizing that drama might be more suited to my talents, Mom took me to a drama teacher. However, he put me backstage, painting scenery. Once I recovered from my sense of injury, I realized the wisdom of his choice. I loved the active, practical backstage world, and I discovered that I had a knack for constructing and painting. I loved the challenge of taking our scanty(贫乏的) supplies and using them to make something beautiful. Imagining a scene and then seeing it emerge before me—this, to me, was close to magic.I'm a sculptor now, and every day I experience afresh the joy of being fully absorbed in the act of artistic creation. It's a wonderful, blissful(乐而忘忧) feeling. I realize that my parents, in their misguided attempts to interest me in music, were trying to give me this feeling. And now I feel grateful. Perhaps they went about it in the wrong way, but their hearts were in the right place.()66. Madame Oblenka always felt angry because ________．A. the author was too young to play the piano wellB. the author often pointed out the wrong notes of herC. the author kept banging on the keys unconsciouslyD. the author's performance was far from satisfactory()67. Which of the following best reveals the author's attitude towards piano practice?A. She tried to make the piano teacher pleased.B. She recorded her performance for improvement.C. She played the recording instead of practising.D. She repeated the same mistake in practising.()68. Why did the author choose the drums as a musical instrument?A. She was eager to free herself from piano lessons.B. She was reluctant to play an instrument.C. She was confident of handling them.D. She was fond of beating drums.()69. The author's mother can be best described as ________．A. devoted and stubbornB. encouraging and independentC. helpful and considerateD. hardworking and generous()70. We can learn from the passage ________．A. parents should encourage their children to create artB. the ordinary backstage work can help one succeedC. you can only get better at something if you practiceD. art should be treated as a joy rather than a burden第Ⅱ卷(非选择题共35分)第四部分：任务型阅读(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)请认真阅读下面短文，并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入一个最恰当的单词.注意：每个空格只填1个单词.Social Networking and Its EffectSocial networking has become an unquestionable part of our everyday lives. Those who have a life on the Internet do not always realize that they are losing their connections with the real world. Nowadays, a reputation online is more important. Some are even finding a way to make a living online. Social media seems to have quite the impact, especially on teenagers.Years ago, before social networking existed, friends would go out and have a good time, and popularity in high school would be something of importance to a lot of people. Today, popularity means having a lot of followers on Twitter or Tumblr. Tumblr has its own way of creating “celebrities”. Users are considered “Tumblr famous” if they have a high number of followers. Websites make us think that greatness is achieved just because thousands of strangers are familiar with your face. Popularity is not about having a lot of friends anymore; it is just about being known for absolutely nothing.Social networking has its positives, considering it allows us to connect with friends andfamily in a matter of seconds. Although this is extremely useful, it is also destroying our ability to make real life conversations. People are attacked over the Internet, but do not say a word to each other in person. Social media is preventing us from standing up for ourselves the way we should be. Facebook limits our conversations that we have with people, which is why it is always better to strike up a conversation in person instead of through a computer screen. Social networking destroys the true meaning of human interaction.Teens are finding new ways to make a living out of advertisements that they post on their social networking pages. Social networks allow them to make money without even getting up off the couch. Being out in the real world and working creates ways to communicate and is a crucial part of life, but that will be destroyed if young teens think it is okay to just make money through social media. Social networking makes things easier, but that does not always mean that it makes things better.Social networking affects young lives and causes teens to grow up differently from how their older relatives have. They rely on their blogs and pages to communicate with people, keep up with the latest trends and enjoy their separate little world. Social media has ruined how life should be: fun, adventurous and exciting. Instead, it has turned most teenagers into anti－social couch potatoes. There needs to be a break from social networking so young people can once again live a real life in the real world.Title: Social Networking and Its Effect第五部分：书面表达(满分25分)请阅读下面文字及图表，并按照要求用英语写一篇150词左右的文章.【写作内容】1. 用约30个字单词概述上述文字及图表的主要内容.2. 结合上述信息，简要分析可能导致青少年图书阅读量下降的原因.3. 结合自身实际，就如何提高青少年的图书阅读量提几点建议(不少于两点). 【写作要求】1. 写作过程中不能直接引用原文语句.2. 作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称.3. 不必写标准.【评分标准】内容完整，语言规范，语篇连贯，词数适当.________(这是边文，请据需要手工删加)（十八）1~5 ABBAA 6~10 CCBCA11~15 BCAAC 16~20 BACAC单项填空21.D 解析：考查连词.When在这里意为“既然”，符合题意.句意：既然你可以用微信或者QQ22.A 解析：考查动词时态.根据句意可知，这里表示Alice陪父亲钓鱼的一路上，学到了生活的功课.即指当时走在路上时“正在发生的事情”，因此用过去进行时，即A项正确.23.D 解析：考查动词辨析.A项意为“补偿”；B项意为“积累”；C项意为“调查”；D 项意为“革新”.根据句意可知，D项正确，而题干中的“change traditionally minded”是对本题答案的直接提示，即教育是要改变那些有着传统思想、不想革新的人.24.C 解析：考查非谓语动词.根据题意可知，install的动作发生在found的动作之前，而且I与install为主谓关系，因此用现在分词的完成式，即C项正确.25.A 解析：考查动词的时态.根据句意可知，accomplish的动作是在将来的某个时间将要发生的，所以用将来完成时.句意：当你回来时，你将会惊讶于我们的成就.因此选A. 26.C 解析：考查不定代词.句意：Echo总是抱怨自己收银员的工作，但是说实话，在现在如此困难的情况下，有一份工作就不错了.something在这里相当于“a thing that one should feel happy about”的意思.27.B 解析：考查动词短语.A项意为“接通电话”；B项意为“渡过难关；恢复健康”；C 项“推迟；驶过”；D项“把……开到路边”.B项的pull through在这里指“渡过难关”，即情况很糟糕，但是我们都期望他将会渡过难关.28.A 解析：考查虚拟语气.这是一个错综条件句，主句指现在的情况，从句指过去的情况，要用“had+过去分词”的形式，而且当从句省略if时，要将had提前.因此选A.29.C 解析：考查定语从句.of which引导非限制性定语从句，修饰前面一句话的内容.of which代指the impact of...，即指人们对这件事的积极反应对年轻的一代有着深远的影响.30.C 解析：考查名词性从句.that引导表语从句，由于表语从句不缺少成分，而且句意完整，所以用that作连接词符合句意.31.C 解析：考查名词.economic performance为固定搭配，意为“经济表现；经济实绩”，符合句意，即股票市场通常反映一个国家的经济表现.只有C项正确.32.D 解析：考查形容词辨析.A项意为“敏感的”；B项意为“上级的”；C项“忠诚的；忠实的”；D项意为“重要的；至关重要的”.句意：人们守法的意识对于食品安全的保证至关重要.33.B 解析：考查情态动词.B项意为“很可能”，符合句意.句意：他上周五解决的一个难题的方法很可能会引发另一个难题.34.A 解析：考查介词短语.A项意为“与……成比例；与……相称”；B项“除……之外”；C项“与……形成对比”；D项“关于”.根据答语中的rewards和后面the efforts可知，A 项正确，即你得到的报酬和付出是成比例的.35.B 解析：考查情景会话.A项意为“如果……会怎么样？”；B项意为“怎么回事啊”；C项意为“为什么不？”；D项意为“那有怎么样？”.根据答语中的问句“Did you make the。

苏州市2018年学业质量阳光指标调研卷高三英语2018.1本卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分。

满分120分，调研时间120分钟。

第Ⅰ卷（选择题共85分）第一部分：听力理解（共两节，满分20分）做题时，先将答案标在调研卷上。

录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将调研卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。

第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分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. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a library.B. In a bank.C. In a street.2. What are the speakers likely to do tomorrow night?A. Watch a game.B. Finish a report.C. Pick up some food.3. What time is it when the conversation takes place?A. About 6:30.B. About 7:30.C. About 8:00.4. What is the man going to do?A. Attend the birthday party.B. Order a pizza and play some games.C. Hang out with Jenny.5. What does the man think of the movie?A. Terrible.B. Amazing.C. Amusing.第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15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，并标在调研卷的相应位置。

江苏省普通高等学校招生考试高三模拟测试卷(十七) 英语本试卷分第Ⅰ卷(选择题)和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)两部分.满分120分，考试时间120分钟.第Ⅰ卷(选择题共85分)第一部分：听力(共两节，满分20分)第一节(共5小题；每小题1分，满分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. Why will the man go to Beijing?A. To relax himself.B. To visit some friends.C. To attend meetings.()2. What's the relationship between the two speakers?A. Manager and secretary.B. Guest and host.C. Shop assistant and customer.()3. What do we know about the man?A. He slept well on the plane.B. He had a long trip.C. He had a meeting.()4. When will the trousers be ready?A. Thursday morning.B. Thursday afternoon.C. Friday afternoon.()5. How long will the man have to wait for the next bus?A. Four minutes.B. Six minutes.C. Ten minutes.第二节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15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、7题.()6. Why is the man talking to the woman?A. Because he wants to buy a house.B. Because he wants to get a job.C. Because he wants to rent a flat.()7. How much will the man pay for the bigger flat each year?A. 3，000 dollars.B. 2，500 dollars.C. 2，400 dollars.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题.()8. Where does this conversation take place?A. On the playground.B. Over the phone.C. In the classroom.()9. What is the woman probably doing?A. Watching a basketball game.B. Studying.C. Taking an exam. ()10. What will the man do this Saturday?A. Play a basketball game.B. Have a cup of coffee.C. Take an exam.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题.()11. Where does the man want to go?A. To a concert.B. To a lecture.C. To a movie.()12. What is the problem with taking Bus No.3?A. The bus doesn't go directly to the library.B. The bus goes slowly to the library.C. The bus will not come at once.()13. What does the man finally decide to do?A. Walk.B. Wait for the bus.C. Think of another plan.听第9段材料，回答第14至16题.()14. Where is the man going to travel?A. New York.B. California.C. Neither.()15. How much will the two men probably pay for the tickets altogether?A. $1，076.B. $ 2，152.C. $ 538.()16. Which flights is the man going to take for his round trip?A. Flight 737 and Flight 215.B. Flight 737 and Flight 538.C. Flight 215 and Flight 538.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题.()17. What do we know about the U．S. according to the 2016 survey?A. It is not one of the happiest countries in the world.B. It experienced a decline in happiness only from 2005 to 2007.C. It is not included in the top 10 happiest countries.()18. Which country has the largest decline in happiness?A. Greece.B. Burundi.C. Japan.()19. Which of the following is the least important factor driving happiness?A. Quality education.B. Wealth.C. Good health.()20. What does this passage mainly talk about?A. Americans are less happy than before.B. Denmark is the happiest country.C. Rich countries are happier than poor countries.第二部分：英语知识运用(共两节，满分35分)第一节：单项填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)请认真阅读下面各题，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项.()21. In public places, improved child－care facilities will benefit ________ genders, not just women.A. bothB. allC. eitherD. other()22. Competition for entry to these programs is keen, and applicants need above－average grades to gain ________．A. ambitionB. preferenceC. admissionD. competence()23. The manager has not made up his mind yet ________ who will be in charge of the project.A. as toB. next toC. owing toD. according to()24. — What do you think of his newly－published book?—It's the best one he ________，but that's not saying much.A. wroteB. is writingC. has writtenD. will write()25. In time of anger, do yourself a favor by ________ it in a quiet place so that you won't be hurt by its flames.A. releasingB. recoveringC. refreshingD. recycling()26. We must be in a place of peace and faith, so internal conflict and disbelief do nothold back ________ it is possible for us to achieve.A. howB. whatC. whyD. where()27. A recent research shows smoking and drinking ________ with your body's ability to process oxygen, thus greatly affecting your health.A. identifyB. correspondC. combineD. interfere()28. We should protect our environment from being polluted ________ our next generation will enjoy a blue sky and live a healthy life.A. as ifB. so thatC. even ifD. in case()29. AlphaGo's beating Go grandmaster Lee Sedol 4－1 has ________ an international debate about whether robots will completely take the place of humans.A. give offB. work outC. set offD. put out()30. In September of 2016, the G20 summit will be held in Hangzhou, ________ theme is to stress innovation, reform and development.A. whereB. whichC. whenD. whose()31. I remember when I was a child ________ with how many toys my cousin had.A. impressingB. to impressC. being impressedD. impressed()32. — How can I live my dreams in a short time?—Be practical. Between you and your dreams ________ a lot of hard work.A. standB. standsC. is standingD. are standing()33. Mr Simmons always tries to make me keep in mind that how much easier my life ________ if I were better organized.A. will beB. would have beenC. would beD. will have been()34. Learning from ________ mistakes can help us keep conscious and avoid repeating them in the days to come.A. previousB. curiousC. obviousD. ridiculous()35. — How come Tom picked a quarrel with his wife?—________？We also have the occasional argument.A. What's onB. How's thatC. Who doesn'tD. Why not第二节：完形填空(共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分)请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项.How many licks(舔) does it take to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop(棒棒糖)?The first time I heard this in the Tootsie Pop commercial, I was five years old. I immediately started __36__ and counting. After about two hundred licks or so, I stopped. The __37__ of the chewy center had proven to be too great, and I __38__ my way through the hard shell(外壳) to the very center. Besides, I __39__ knew how many licks it took to get to the center—three. That's how many licks it took the owl(猫头鹰) in the commercial to get to the center, so that, to me, was the __40__ answer.In high school, I held to the Tootsie Pop __41__. To me, the answer was still always three licks.In my freshman year, I joined the Model United Nations __42__ in my school. The Chair position had __43__ the center of the Tootsie Pop and my __44__ had become various other students. The first so－called “owl” was Eric who had luckily __45__ the prestigious(声望高的) Chair position. So, I decided, __46__ Eric reached the center in only one lick, that's how many licks it should take me. I went to the tryouts with a view to obtaining the position but __47__．At the end of my sophomore(高二) year, a new owl named Iris had __48__ achieved the chair position after trying twice. I began working hard again. But then again, I did not make a __49__ of it.Now, slightly frustrated after __50__ two owls, I found a new owl, Evan. It had taken him three licks to get to the “center”. Three was all I could __51__. It was widely known that senior year was the __52__ year to become Chair. I thought about __53__ the program, but on second thoughts, I decided to continue.Eleven years later, I visited the official Tootsie Pop website to find the real answer to the question that had __54__ me my entire high school life. I finally understood. However many licks it takes to get to the center of the Tootsie Pop depends on however many licks I __55__ to take —not how many the other owls take.()36. A. dreaming B. admiring C. licking D. chewing()37. A. temptation B. appearance C. power D. discovery()38. A. fought B. followed C. made D. bit()39. A. seldom B. never C. already D. nearly()40. A. brief B. right C. random D. temporary()41. A. commercial B. plan C. philosophy D. custom()42. A. program B. conference C. title D. activity()43. A. become B. changed C. determined D. explored()44. A. shell B. hope C. owl D. companion()45. A. noticed B. shifted C. improved D. landed()46. A. unless B. if C. before D. until()47. A. failed B. quitted C. survived D. struggled()48. A. yet B. even C. still D. also()49. A. promise B. success C. point D. joke()50. A. interacting with B. frightening away C. going through D. dealing with ()51. A. afford B. hold C. admit D. expect()52. A. middle B. gap C. last D. initial()53. A. winning B. criticizing C. quitting D. arranging()54. A. motivated B. troubled C. attracted D. instructed()55. A. learn B. agree C. refuse D. choose第三部分：阅读理解(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)请认真阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项.ATEDx is a global program that is brought to life by thousands of individuals all over the world. By organizing a TEDx event, you can create a unique gathering in your community that will unleash(释放) new ideas, inspire and inform.Here, you'll find the complete set of rules for organizing a TEDx event, from start to finish. The rules are non－negotiable and mandatory(强制的) for all TEDx event organizers because it's both our job and yours to maintain the integrity of the TEDx vision.Spirit/purpose: Your event must maintain the spirit of TED itself: focused on the power of ideas to change attitudes, lives and ultimately, the world. TEDx events are not single－topic driven.Length: Your event may not exceed one day in length.Location: TED allocates one location－based license series per applicant; you must live in the city for which you are applying for a license. Your TEDx event must happen in the city for which you received the license.Funds: You may not use your event to make money. You may not use your event to raise funds for charities or other organizations.Admission: Based on approval from TED, you can charge an attendance fee for a TEDx event featuring live speakers. In order to charge an admission fee, you must first submit your proposed ticket price for approval from TED.Attendance: Up to 100 individuals may attend your event. Only individuals who have attended an official TED conference may organize an event with more than 100 attendees. Having attended one or multiple TEDx events or TEDWomen does not qualify you to host an event for more than 100 guests.Naming: TEDx events are named after locations, such as cities, neighborhoods, streets etc., and aim to serve that named community. Event names must comply with the guidelines laid out in Naming your event.()56. According to the rules, a TEDx event organizer is supposed to ________．A. extend the event to one dayB. host the event in different citiesC. focus on one TED topicD. name the event after locations()57. Who is qualified to host a TEDx event for over 100 guests?A. An organization which intends to make some money for charities.B. An individual who has submitted his proposed ticket price.C. A person who has attended an official TED conference.D. A woman who has attended numerous TEDx events.BComputer power is moving into the “cloud”—networks of data centres that use the Internet to supply all kinds of services, from e－mail and social networks to data storage and analysis.The rise of cloud computing is rapid and causing huge changes in the tech industry. The old guard is suffering: this week's $67 billion merger(合并) between Dell and EMC, makers of computers and storage devices respectively(分别), was a marriage forced by the rise of the cloud.Disruptive(捣乱的) newcomers are blooming: if Amazon's cloud－computing unit were a stand－alone public company, it would probably be worth almost as much as Dell and EMC combined.The gains for customers have been equally dramatic. Compared with older IT systems, cloud computing is often much cheaper. It adds tremendous flexibility: firms that need more computing capacity no longer have to spend weeks adding new servers and installing software. In the cloud they can get hold of it in minutes. Their applications can be updated continually, rather than just every few months. Individual users can reach their e－mails, files and photos from any device. And cloud services also tend to be more secure, since providers know better than their customers how to protect their computing systems against hackers.But cloud computing makes one problem worse. In the old IT world, once a firm or a consumer had decided on an operating system or database, it was difficult and costly to switch to another. In the cloud this “lock－in” is even worse. Cloud providers go to great lengths to make it easy to upload data. They accumulate huge amounts of complex information, which cannot easily be moved to an alternative provider.Cloud firms also create a world of interconnected services, software and devices, which is convenient but only for as long as you don't venture(冒险) outside their universe. Being locked in to a provider is risky. Firms can start to tighten the screws by increasing prices. If a cloud provider goes bust(崩溃), its customers may have trouble getting back their data.These risks have already caused a debate about whether the cloud needs stricter regulation. Some European politicians want to force cloud providers to ensure that data can be moved between them. That is too heavy－handed, because strict rules will inhibit(阻碍) innovation in what is still a young industry. The history of computing suggests that common standards may well appear naturally in response to customers' demands—just as in personal computers, where it is now much easier to use the same files on different systems.In the meantime, a few commonsense measures can reduce the risk of lock－in. Firms that use more than one cloud provider to host their data are less affected. So are those that keep their most important information in their own data centres. Consumers can take precautions, too. Some services are better than others at enabling users to move data between providers (Google does well on this score). Cloud computing promises its users many benefits, but don't mistake it for some sort of digital heaven.()58. The author takes “the merger between Dell and EMC” for example to show ________．A. the influence of cloud computing on computer and storage device makersB. the miserable sufferings of old computer companiesC. the rapid development of new computer companiesD. the interaction between old companies and newcomers()59. With wide applications of cloud computing customers can ________．A. pay less for the older IT systemsB. gain more computing capacity quicklyC. know better about defeating the hackersD. install software within weeks()60. The problem of “lock－in” can be dangerous because ________．A. it should ensure data can easily be moved to another providerB. it can create a network of services connected with devicesC. it may make it difficult for customers to recover their dataD. it will discourage an argument about stricter rules()61. It can be inferred from the last two paragraphs that ________．A. the European politicians' advice is perfectB. customers' demands play a role in setting standardsC. lock－in is caused by firms' storing information in their own centresD. Google enables users to provide services and move data()62. Which of the following sayings can best express the main idea of the passage?A. Everything has its time and that time must be watched.B. The grass looks greener on the other side of the fence.C. A candle lights others and consumes itself.D. Every white has its black, and every sweet has its sour.CScientists have exactly discovered the set of brain cells involved in making risky decisions, and have been able to control them in rats using targeted light. By changing the activity of the cells they were able to change the behaviour of risk－taking rats to avoid risk, hinting the approach could in future be used to treat people with impulse(冲动) control problems.Risk－taking is a key part of survival, knowing when to take a chance could pay off—suchas moving to a new area to look for food when pickings are slim.While all animals need an element of risk, the preference towards it varies between individuals. Researchers found this variation, which determines how risk－averse an individual is, is regulated by brain cells in a region of the brain called the nucleus accumbens. This cluster of neurons releases the neurotransmitter dopamine, which regulates the brain's reward and pleasure centres.Previous studies have shown that in patients with Parkinson's disease, taking medication which blocks specific dopamine receptors (DR2)(受体) leads to increased gambling(赌博) behaviour and risk－taking behaviour. In studies with rats, researchers were able to use a technique called optogenetics(光遗传学)—which uses light sensitive proteins to change the activity of cells—to modify cells with DR2 in the nucleus accumbens.Rats were trained to choose one of two levers, offering them a choice between a “safe”or “risky”choice. The safe option resulted in a small, but consistent amount of a sugar water treat. But the risky choice consistently delivered smaller amounts of sugar water, with the－occasional large pay off—essentially encouraging the animals to gamble for a bigger prize. Around two－thirds of the animals weren't keen on risk, opting for the safe option, but the remaining third were risk－seekers. Brain scans of the animals showed that those with low levels of DR2 consistently went for the gamble.But using pulses of light to stimulate(刺激) the DR2 cells and improve their activity could cause the risk－takers to play it safe and opt for the guaranteed but less rewarding option. Once the light－pulses stopped, the risk－takers returned to their gambling strategy.In the risk－averse_animals,_stimulating the same cells had little to no effect.Professor Karl Deisseroth, of Stanford University in California, said: “Humans and rats have similar b rain structures involved.” And we found a drug known to increase risk preference in people had the same effect on the rats. So every indication is that these findings are relevant to humans. “Risky behavior has its moments where it's valuable. As a species, we wouldn't have come as far as we have without it.”()63. The variation in people's preference towards risks is directly regulated by ________．A. nucleus accumbensB. light sensitive proteinsC. neuronsD. dopamine()64. From the experiment with rats, we can conclude that ________．A. the lack of DR2 cells results in a safe optionB. the levels of DR2 have little to do with their choicesC. the high levels of DR2 can make animals avoid risksD. the risky choice is a less rewarding option()65. The underlined words in Paragraph 7 most likely mean the animals that are ________．A. willing to take big risksB. reluctant to take risksC. fond of gambling strategyD. afraid of receiving stimulation()66. What can be inferred from what Professor Karl Deisseroth said?A. Humans and rats differ in their preference for risk－taking.B. Too much risk－taking can do more harm than good.C. Risk－taking can be used to treat people with impulse control problems.D. Risk－taking is a means of survival and brings higher returns to humans.DWisconsin has long been home to incredibly successful research and innovation thanks to our famous academic research institutions and some of the brightest scientific minds. From discovering how Vitamin D can best be absorbed, to unlocking the potential of stem cells, Wisconsin has pioneered remarkable breakthroughs in science that have improved health, saved lives and created jobs. These scientific breakthroughs have not only led to life－saving medical technologies but also have fostered(培育) a strong power in Wisconsin economy.Across America, groundbreaking research supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) alone adds millions of dollars to our economy every year. In fact, NIH funding generated an estimated $58 billion in economic output nationwide in 2014. NIH funding spurs economic growth by supporting jobs in research and by generating biomedical innovations that are turned into new products. NIH－supported innovations also influence improvements in health that can bolster the economy, improve productivity, and reduce illness and disability at home and across the globe. But, budget cuts and inadequate funding for NIH in the past decade have put both medical innovation and our next generation of researchers at risk.Today, too many of our talented young scientists are deciding to do something else, or are leaving the country to pursue their research. Simply put, scientific and medical innovation depends on our ability to foster, support and invest in these new researchers.That is why I have worked across party lines with Senator Susan Collins of Maine and introduced the Next Generation (NextGen) Researchers Act. Our act builds opportunities for new researchers, helps address the debt burden that young scientists face today, and invests in the future of research, science, and innovation. This commonsense prop osal would create the “Next Generation Researchers Initiative” within the NIH Office of the Director to coordinate(协调) all current and new NIH policies. The legislation(立法) also directs the NIH to consider recommendations from a National Academy of Sciences (NAS) comprehensive study and report on fostering the next generation of researchers.Finally, we must demonstrate a commitment to our future scientists who, like so many of their peers pursuing other fields, are struggling with crushing student loan debt. Our plan would also increase the amount of loans that can be forgiven through the NIH's loan repayment programs to better account for the current debt load of new scientists. Higher education should be a path to prosperity, not suffocating debt, and this provision not only helps make higher education more affordable, but can help give new researchers a fair shot at pursuing their dreams.The NextGen Researchers Act will help to empower our next generation of researchers from Maine to Wisconsin, and across our country, with the resources they need to continue to lead the world in groundbreaking biomedical research and development. I'm proud to have earned the support of the University of Wisconsin－Madison, the Medical College of Wisconsin, and many others, for my bipartisan work supporting Wisconsin's leadership in science, research and innovation.At a time when America's young researchers are facing the worst funding in decades, our best and brightest minds deserve to know that our country stands with them and is committed to building a stronger future.()67. Why does the author talk about Wisconsin in the first paragraph?A. To explain why some brightest scientific minds are rewarded for making contributions.B. To indicate Wisconsin has made great breakthroughs without the support of NIH.C. To illustrate that Wisconsin takes a lead in scientific breakthroughs and deserves hissupport.D. To distinguish Wisconsin's achievements in science and innovation from the other states'.()68. The following are all the ways of NIH promoting America's economic growth EXCEPT ________．A. supporting research jobsB. encouraging medical innovationsC. improving health and productivityD. handling budget cuts()69. According to the passage, the introduction of the NextGen Researchers Act is intended to ________．A. sing high praise for the work coordinating all current and new NIH policiesB. support and invest in young researchers involved in medical innovationC. forgive NIH's current loan debt to make higher education more affordableD. consider suggestions from NAS' comprehensive study and report()70. What could be the best title of the passage?A. It's Time to Strengthen Our Commitment to the Next Generation of ResearchersB. It's Time to Strengthen Our Biomedical Research and DevelopmentC. It's Time to Strengthen Our Next Generation Researchers Act of NIH OfficeD. It's Time to Strengthen Our Loan Repayment Programs of NIH第Ⅱ卷(非选择题共35分)第四部分：任务型阅读(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)请认真阅读下面短文，并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入一个最恰当的单词.注意：每个空格只填1个单词.How Technology Can Help Language LearningIntelligence, according to Howard Gardner, is of eight types—verbal－linguistic, logical－mathematical, musical－rhythmic, visual－spatial, bodily－kinesthetic, interpersonal, intrapersonal, and naturalistic. This is the first in a series of posts that explore and understand how each of the above forms of intelligence is affected by technology－mediated education.Verbal－linguistic Intelligence involves sensitivity to spoken and written language, the ability to learn languages, and the capacity to use language to accomplish goals. Such intelligence is developed by three specific activities: reading, writing and interpersonal communication—bothwritten and oral. The traditional tools that have been used to efficiently develop verbal/linguistic intelligence—textbook, pencil, and paper—are giving way to technology in many schools. E－books, Internet lesson plans, online assignments and word processing software, or a subset of the above, are now common in schools. Technology allows addition of multisensory(多种感觉的) elements that provide meaningful contexts to help comprehension, thus expanding the learning ground of language and linguistics.Research into the effect of technology on the development of the language and literacy skills vis－à－vis reading activities of children has offered evidence for favorable effects of digital－form books. A study shows that digital reading materials have become common in developing countries in early childhood classrooms to support engagement in storybooks while enhancing(加强) the emergent literacy(早期读写能力) among children. E－books are also being increasingly used to teach reading among beginners and children with reading difficulties.Technology can be used to improve reading ability in many ways. It can enhance and sustain the interest levels for children by allowing immediate feedback on performance and providing added practice when necessary. Recent research shows that students are able to improve their sight word vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension through computer－based reading.Technology can also help in improvement of writing skills. Word processing software promotes not only composition but also editing and revising in ways that streamline the task of writing. Desktop publishing and web－based publishing allow the work to be taken beyond the classroom into a virtual world that allows more constructive interactions.Technology enhanced oral communication is indeed useful in that it allows students from remote locations, or from all over the world to communicate orally through video and audio conferencing tools. For example, students of languages in Australian universities overcome the problem of insufficient contact with native language speakers by using online audio and video tools that allow the development of aural, vocal and visual－cognition skills that are important in verbal and linguistic education. Oral group discussions in the form of video conferencing can help non－native speakers of a language with natural language negotiation and cultural intonations in ways that have not been possible due to geographic isolation.Computer definitely aided language learning and computer mediated communication enhance teaching and learning experiences in the areas of linguistics and language intelligence. Although。

试题习题、尽在百度江苏省普通高等学校招生考试高三模拟测试卷(十一)英语本试卷分第Ⅰ卷(选择题)和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)两部分.满分120分，考试时间120分钟.第Ⅰ卷(选择题共85分)第一部分：听力(共两节，满分20分)第一节(共5小题；每小题1分，满分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. When will the man play volleyball?A. Today.B. This weekend.C. Today and tomorrow.()2. How much will the woman spend?A. $220.B. $230.C. $250.()3. What are the speakers talking about?A. A book.B. A yellow coat.C. European paintings.()4. What will the man probably do with the computer?A. Give it to the woman.B. Have it fixed.C. Get a new one.()5. Why is the girl's father special?A. He finds time for his kids.B. He has an important job.C. He makes time for himself.第二节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15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、7题.()6. When did the man start drawing?A. Six years ago.B. Five years ago.C. When he was five years old.()7. How does the woman feel about the man's art?仔细审题、认真作答．试题习题、尽在百度A. She thinks it is great.B. She is too shy to tell him.C. She likes his photography the most.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题.()8. Which countries has the woman already been to?A. Singapore and America.B. Canada and Australia.C. China and Korea.()9. What can we learn about Norway?A. It is always cold all over the country.B. It snows almost everywhere in winter.C. It's very dry in summer.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题.()10. Why will the man be late?A. He's stuck in traffic.B. He had an accident.C. He didn't make it onto the bridge in time.()11. When is the plane scheduled to leave?A. In 45 minutes.B. In two hours.C. In 30 minutes.()12. How does the man probably feel?A. Positive.B. Stressed out.C. Apologetic.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题.()13. Why did the man get a new job?A. He wanted to work closer to his house.B. He wanted to make more money.C. His old job was too stressful.()14. What did the man probably do at his last job?A. Drive a car.B. Handle money.C. Look after patients.()15. Where does the man's mother live?A. In Chicago.B. In California.C. In New York.()16. What will the man do in a year?A. Move back to where his family live.B. Gain more experience in the hospital.C. Find enough time to visit his parents.仔细审题、认真作答．试题习题、尽在百度听第10段材料，回答第17至20题.()17. Where is Washington Square Park located?A. In Upper Manhattan.B. Between 6th St. and 4th St.C. In the Washington Village neighborhood.()18. What is true about Washington Square Park?A. It covers ten city blocks.B. Dogs have their own areas to play.C. Eating and drinking are not allowed.()19. Who especially likes the park's fountain area?A. Artists.B. Students.C. Children.()20. When was the Washington Arch built?A. In 1889.B. In 1806.C. In 1871.第二部分：英语基础知识运用(共两节，满分35分)第一节：单项填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)请认真阅读下面各题，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项. ()21. Faced with economic slowdown, some companies are planning to use robots to ________ human workers to reduce their labor costs.A. compensateB. substituteC. symbolizeD. discriminate()22. Ever since the new park was opened to the public last month, I ________ a walk in it every morning.A. am takingB. takeC. have takenD. have been taking()23. —Simon will listen to music every time he comes across a maths problem. —You know, music is the source of ________ in life.A. inspirationB. identificationC. reactionD. recreation()24. The project is far behind schedule. It's impossible for you to ________ it in a week.A. catch up onB. live up toC. add up toD. hold on to()25. Many netizens are impressed with the excuse given by a teacher for quitting herjob ________ she owes the world a visit.仔细审题、认真作答．试题习题、尽在百度A. becauseB. thatC. whereD. why()26. We can gain valuable wisdom from mistakes which ________ to prevent them from happening again.A. should be avoidedB. might be avoidedC. must have been avoidedD. could have been avoided()27. —Helen is going to Manchester for further education next month.—I'm ________ because I have to stay at home and work.A. green with envyB. white as a sheetC. tickled pinkD. black and blue()28. They arrived at the border between Kenya and Tanzania at 2 p．m., ________ lies a national nature reserve.A. whatB. whichC. whereD. when()29. Though ________ behind and feeling awkward, Jack kept on running until he reached the finishing line.A. leavingB. having leftC. leftD. being left()30. —Alice has just lost her husband to heart failure.—Her ________ smile can't hide her sorrow.A. arbitraryB. artificialC. compulsoryD. conventional()31. —Didn't you go fishing with your friends last Sunday?—No. I ________ to the nursing home as usual.A. wentB. goC. have goneD. had gone()32. Having a hobby does do good to you. It doesn't matter what it is ________ it drives you to move forward.A. if onlyB. in caseC. as long asD. in order that()33. For the Chinese dream ________ at an earlier date, we must accelerate the pace of reform and opening up.A. being realizedB. to realizeC. realizingD. to be realized()34. As I opened my eyes, in ________ direction I looked, I could see smiling, peaceful,calm and content faces.A. whateverB. howeverC. whicheverD. wherever()35. —Ouch, mum! A fish bone has stuck in my teeth!仔细审题、认真作答．试题习题、尽在百度—________，Lucy. I am coming.A. Take your timeB. Help yourselfC. Don't botherD. Take it easy第二节：完形填空(共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分)请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项. When I look back at my decision to be a working mom, I realize that I didn't think I had any other choice. Hubby and I had been a two－income family __36__ the time we were married. It didn't occur to me that we would be anything else though it's hardly news that the choice has its__37__．Hubby traveled a lot when our kids were young, and I often was a weekday single mom. Ihad an understanding boss, who allowed me to work a(n)__38__ schedule for about 12 years. My 32－hour work week provided the chance to __39__ in my kids' kindergarten classrooms.The woman who cared for the kids in our __40__ was truly a gift from God. Nan and I__41__ values and parenting styles.Never underestimate(低估)the value of __42__. When Dad was away, the kids knew the drill. Though sports activities and piano lessons __43__ interrupted our schedules, generally we got up, fed and out without much commotion(混乱)and back in, fed and __44__ with a little time left over for a game or a favorite TV show. Mom got a few minutes of __45__ before crashing herself(睡觉)．Looking back on the past, I realize we could have made other __46__. We could have been vegetable gardeners. Lots of families __47__ on one income. But I think we would have lost something just as important as my __48__．My work at the News Sentinel has been __49__ and exciting. I've worked with people I never would have met had I been at home. I've spent my career __50__ sentences and stories and learning and passing along information about our community. My co－workers are my Tennessee family.My work has been __51__ to me in important ways, and I think it has made me a more interesting and satisfied __52__ and parent. And our family has learned to __53__ the time we dohave together.__54__，if I had to do it over again, I wouldn't change my decision to be a working mom.And I wouldn't change a single thing about the kids who__55__ it.仔细审题、认真作答．试题习题、尽在百度()36. A. from B. before C. at D. by()37. A. benefits B. challenges C. shortcomings D. privileges()38. A. extended B. packed C. reduced D. regulated()39. A. interfere B. compete C. study D. volunteer()40. A. separation B. absence C. adjustment D. conflict()41. A. influenced B. suspected C. ignored D. shared()42. A. routine B. independence C. cooperation D. schedule()43. A. systematically B. effectively C. occasionally D. adequately()44. A. entertained B. exercised C. bathed D. worked()45. A. silence B. excitement C. panic D. peace()46. A. choices B. fortunes C. achievements D. mistakes()47. A. fail B. manage C. squeeze D. part()48. A. passion B. children C. income D. life()49. A. dull B. tiring C. fun D. demanding()50. A. reading B. shaping C. reciting D. digesting()51. A. meaningful B. optional C. original D. stressful()52. A. employer B. breadwinner C. learner D. partner()53. A. kill B. value C. spend D. save()54. A. Therefore B. Meanwhile C. However D. Otherwise()55. A. pushed for B. centered around C. catered to D. lived through第三部分：阅读理解(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)请认真阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项. AExerpeutic_15－0125_InStride_Folding_Cycleby Exerpeutic仔细审题、认真作答．试题习题、尽在百度3．8_out_of_5_stars_625_customer_reviewsList Price: $70.00Price: $29.22 & FREE DELIVERY on orders over $35.Portable folding exercise bike that sits on a tabletop or on the floor ●operated electronic monitor times your workout －●BatteryConvenient tension control offers several resistance levels ●Sturdy nonslip rubber feet; sturdy foot straps for stability ●)WhiteDeskCycle_Desk_Exercise_Bike_Pedal_Exerciser(by DeskCycle7_out_of_5_stars_786_customer_reviews 4．List Price: $199.00Price: $159.00 & FREE DELIVERY.Lowest pedal height available; Only 10 Inches; Can work with desks as low as 27 Inches ●More than twice the resistance range of the other pedal exercisers; 8 calibrated resistance ●settings; from very easy to more than you needMagnetic resistance provides smooth, quiet pedal motion; let you focus on your work and ●workers focus on theirs－your co5 function display shows speed, time, distance calories and scan ●_InStride_Cycle_XL －0120Stamina_15by Stamina6_out_of_5_stars_747_customer_reviews ．3List Price: $60.00Price: $31.63 & FREE DELIVERY on orders over $35.exercise cycle with electric progress monitor－●Seatless仔细审题、认真作答．试题习题、尽在百度●Sturdy rubber straps hold feet or hands for full－body workout●Adjustable tension knob lets you vary workout intensity●Improves cardiovascular health and muscle strengthMagneTrainer－ER_Mini_Exercise_Bike_Arm_and_Leg_Exerciserby MagneTrainer4．5_out_of_5_stars_477_customer_reviewsList Price: $189.00Price: $159.00 & FREE DELIVERY.●Compact, lightweight commercial grade arm and leg exerciser●Patented magnetic resistance; more than twice the resistance range of the other magnetic pedal exercisers●Adjustable Velcro straps on pedals to accommodate all foot sizes; pedals work with both feet and hands●Electronic monitor displays Speed, Distance, Time and Calories. Runs on single AA Battery (included)()56. Which product offers you the biggest discount?A. Stamina 15－0120 InStride Cycle XLB. Exerpeutic 15－0125 InStride Folding CycleC. DeskCycle Desk Exercise Bike Pedal ExerciserD. MagneTrainer－ER Mini Exercise Bike Arm and Leg Exerciser()57. If you want to exercise without disturbing others at work, you can choose the item from ________．A. StaminaB. ExerpeuticC. MagneTrainerD. DeskCycle()58. According to the passage, we can infer that ________．A. you don't have to pay for the delivery of the items advertisedB. the producers may be trying to reduce the range of resistance仔细审题、认真作答．试题习题、尽在百度C. the limit of choice in color may affect the popularity of the productD. the monitoring system is something these products have in commonBThere's a case to be made, from things like Google search figures, that Robert Frost's poemThe Road Not Taken—you know, the one about two paths diverging(分开)in a wood—is the most popular in modern history. Yet people still can't agree what it means. On the surface, it's a fridge－magnet cliché(陈词滥调)on the importance of taking risks and choosing the road less travelled.But many argue it slyly mocks(暗讽) that American belief in the individual's power to determinehis or her future. After all, the poet admits that both paths look roughly similarly well－travelled.And how could he be sure he took the right one? He'll never know where the other leads. Looking back at our life histories, we tell ourselves we faced important dilemmas and chose wisely. But maybe only because it's too awful to admit we're stumbling(跌跌撞撞地走) mapless among the trees, or that our choices don't make much difference.Two psychologists, Karalyn Enz and Jennifer Talarico, throw light on these matters in a newstudy with a title that nods to Frost: Forks In The Road. They sought to clarify how people think about “turning points”versus “transitions”in life. A turning point, by their definition, is a moment that changes your future—deciding to leave a job or marriage, say—but often isn't visible from the outside, at least at first. “Transitions”involve big external changes: going to university, marrying, emigrating(迁出). Sometimes the two go together, as when you move to a new place and realizeit's where you belong. (“New Yorkers are born all over the country，”Delia Ephron said, “and then they come to New York and it hits them: oh, that's who I am.”) But it's turning points we remember as most significant, Enz and Talarico conclude, whether or not they also involve transitions.The distinction is useful: it underlines how the most outwardly obvious life changes aren'talways those with the biggest impact. Hence the famous “focusing illusion”，which describeshow we exaggerate(夸大) the importance of a single factor on happiness: you switch jobs, or spouses, only to discover you brought the same troublesome old you to the new situation. Before it became a joke, “midlife crisis”referred to a turning point that happens because your circumstances don't change, when your old life stops feeling meaningful. Turning points can be caused by mundane(世俗的)things—the offhand remark that makes you realize you're in the仔细审题、认真作答．试题习题、尽在百度wrong life—or by nothing at all.()59. Why do some people think the poem makes fun of the American belief?A. Because the two roads are more or less similar in the poet's view.B. Because Americans believe they can decide their future themselves.C. Because Americans can find their way easily in a forest just with a map.D. Because Americans surely know which road to take without consideration.()60. Which of the following can be considered as a transition?A. Your experience of midlife crisis.B. Your choice of the road to take.C. Your decision to travel abroad.D. Your move into a new flat.()61. What can we infer from this passage?A. Turning points involving transitions are often remembered as most significant.B. The biggest impact is often characterized with obvious outside changes.C. A fundamental change is often affected by more than one single factor.D. We can rid ourselves of the unpleasant past with the change of a job.()62. What's the best title of the passage?A. Is Our Fate in Our Own Hands?B. Must People Make Changes in Life?C. Should We Choose the Road Less Travelled?D. Are Turning Points Connected With Transitions?CThe idea came to Ralph Liedert while he was sweating in the Californian sunshine, havingbeen standing with his daughter for over an hour in a queue for a ride at Disneyland. What, he thought, if his T－shirt had a cooling system he could turn on, at the tap of a smart phone app, when he needed it. Luckily, Mr Liedert does have the means to make the dream reality, for he works at the VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, as one of a team there studying the rapidly growing field of microfluidics(微流控技术)．仔细审题、认真作答．试题习题、尽在百度Cooling vests already exist (used by racing drivers, motorcyclists and people who work inhot conditions). But the tubes through which the cooling water is being pumped, and the vests' need to be connected to outside units that cool this water, make them huge and clumsy. Mr Liedert thought VTT's microfluidics department could do things better.As its name suggests, microfluidics is the art of building devices that handle tiny amounts of liquid. Inkjet－printer cartridges(喷墨打印机墨盒) are a familiar example. Less familiar, but also important, are “labs－on－a－chip(芯片实验室)”. These are tiny analytical devices that transport fluids such as blood through channels half a millimetre or less in diameter(直径), in order to carry them into what holds analytical reagents(试剂). Sensors, then detect the resulting reactions and provide an instant analysis of a sample(样本). Designing labs－on－a－chip is the VTT microfluidics department's day job. One of its chips, for example, can tell whether water is affected by the bacteria that cause Legionnaires' disease.The department's biggest contribution to the field, though, is to have developed a way ofprinting microfluidic channels onto large rolls of thin, flexible plastic. It works by passing the plastic between two heated rollers, one of which contains raised outlines of the required channels. As the rollers squeeze the plastic they create a pattern of channels into one surface. A second plastic film is then melted over the top as a cover. This process might, thought Mr Liedert, be suitable for printing a microfluidic cloth that was thin enough and pleasant enough to wear as a cooling vest.The group's first model showed that such a material could indeed be made and used tocirculate cooled water. They are also looking at ways the water being circulated through the microchannels might be cooled. They have identified two. One uses a small heat－exchanger, the details of which they are keeping secret at this stage. The other employs evaporation(蒸发). It thus works in the same way that heat from circulating blood is removed by the evaporation of sweat. Whichever cooling system is applied, the electronics needed to power and control it would be shrunk into a small package contained on the back of the vest. This could be operated by hand or,as Mr Liedert originally envisaged in his Californian queue, by a wireless link to a smart phone.Moreover, what can cool down can also, if run in an opposite way, warm up. In Finland, where winter temperatures fall as far as －50℃，that might be the technology's killer app.()63. Microfluidics has been used in ________．仔细审题、认真作答．试题习题、尽在百度A. racing carsB. printing industryC. testing materialD. clothing industry()64. We can learn from the passage that ________．A. VTT is a company which mainly works on the research into microfluidicsB. the new cooling vest of VTT will be smaller and work more effectivelyC. the technology of microfluidics may have a positive effect on medical scienceD. heat－exchanger as well as the way of evaporation will be used to cool the wearer()65. ________ plays the key role in making the new cooling vest.A. The special clothB. The cooling systemC. The tiny liquidD. The wireless link()66. The underlined word “envisaged”most likely means ________．A. imaginedB. discoveredC. viewedD. plannedDI'm sitting here in this coffee shop. You know the one there by Allen street. The town is filledwith thousands of middle class college kids living off their parent's money.The coffee shop is where the ones come to play the part of sophisticated bohemians(放荡不羁的文化人). The pretensions(自命不凡) glow from their line－less faces as they sipcappuccinos and chew strawberry cookies. The boys to my right are discussing Nabokov with a serious air, a copy of Sartre's Cuba lies on the table.The young woman on my left is declaring that she can never allow her creativity to be killedby entering the work force. The man with her scratches his goatee(胡子) in agreement,occasionally suggesting they go back to his place to hear his new Washington Squares CD. Matt has just designed a new international symbol for peace. He moves from table to table trying to sell hand painted T－shirts that bear the design. Tomorrow he's leaving for the 25th anniversary Woodstock concert where he hopes to strike it rich with his creation.Gopha the skinny Indian boy feels like singing me a verse of “It Ain't Me Babe”when I ask him if he's a friend of Monica's. Jason is trying to talk Gopha into a dollar bet on a game of chess. Between times Jason will chew your ear off with his plans to conquer the music industry while studying entertainment law, but when it comes to his never ending dollar chess matches he's quiet as a church mouse.仔细审题、认真作答．试题习题、尽在百度I sit among them. To all surface appearances one and the same. If they could only see I would rather reach into their flesh and tear out their shallow little hearts than listen to another second of their prattle(闲扯)．With no job, no gigs, and my girlfriend's so far gone she might as well be on another planet,I've been leading the writer's quiet cafe life, spending my free time outdoors drinking iced teas and cheap wines. I chat warmly with whoever decides to squander away their hours in my surrounding area.But behind my eyes is an unspoken challenge to any and every one of these social elites(精英)to just once say one thing that would inspire me. Just one little idea which is new andmeaningful. Unfortunately original thoughts are zero here.In my secret mind I wish to run like a madman banging gongs and speaking in tongues. Ormaybe jump on a table and sing the Star Spangled Banner in the forgotten language of the Hottentots. I know these thoughts only reveal me as a fool because the spark I search for cannot be found in acts of shocking performance art. Where it truly comes from is one of the mysterieswhich will always hang around me.()67. The college students in the coffee shop can be described as ________．A. shallow and aimlessB. determined and independentC. vain and ambitiousD. honest and hardworking()68. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A. Matt's T－shirts will be a hit at the concert and bring him wealth.B. Jason seems to show more enthusiasm in the dollar chess matches.C. The young woman agrees to listen to a new Washington Squares CD.D. The hero envies the lifestyle of the college students in the coffee shop.()69. Why is the hero in the coffee shop?A. To recall the pleasant memories.B. To relieve his sorrows and worries.C. To know what is in fashion nowadays.D. To find something new to inspire himself.()70. What does the passage imply?A. The hero is sure that he can find the original thoughts in a crazy way.B. The hero is disappointed at the college students failing his expectation.C. The hero is quite content with his quiet cafélife as a writer.仔细审题、认真作答．试题习题、尽在百度D. The hero is lost in the physical world and hopeless about his future.第Ⅱ卷(非选择题共35分)第四部分：任务型阅读(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)请认真阅读下面短文，并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入一个最恰当的单词.注意：每个空格只填1个单词.Child Sponsorship Moves Beyond the BasicsOne of the most popular forms of charitable giving in use today is child sponsorship aswitnessed by the fact that just one of the leading child sponsorship charities currently has over 1 million individual child sponsors worldwide. Despite this huge level of support, it is not generally understood exactly what child sponsorship actually involves.Most people tend to assume that one's chosen charity arranges for sponsors to be matched upwith an underprivileged child in one of the poorer underdeveloped countries. The idea is that you essentially take a child under your wing and act almost like a fairy godmother or father until he or she attains adulthood and can stand on his or her own two feet.To a large extent, this is a pretty accurate impression. New sponsors are matched withindividual children and can typically choose which country, which sex and which age group they would prefer. They then exchange photos and letters on a regular basis. This obviously helps the sponsors to see at first－hand how their donations are benefiting the children.The sponsorship itself costs approximately ￡15 per month and many donators choose tosponsor more than one child at once. One common wrong impression about these regular donations is that they go direct to the child's parents or guardian in order to pay for essentials suchas food or education. In reality, some of the longest established child sponsorship charities have found that this is largely ineffective and can cause anger among other children in the communitywho might not be so fortunate.Instead, some of the largest charities prefer to pool total donations and carry out largerschemes to assist the whole community. Nor are all the funds diverted(分配使用)towards obvious short term relief like providing food, water and basic healthcare. There is a strong emphasis onself－help and personal development so that future generations will be self－sustaining and not so reliant on outside assistance. To this end, sponsors will often find their donations finding their way into things like training courses to teach teenagers how to farm, small grants(补助金)for business仔细审题、认真作答．试题习题、尽在百度start－ups and introducing the concept of village－based savings and loan organizations.There is no doubt that the top sponsorship charities have been active for so long in manycountries that they are now taking a leading role in aiding the overall welfare of children and ensuring that they are not exposed to discrimination and abuse.Title: Child Sponsorship Moves Beyond the Basics仔细审题、认真作答．试题习题、尽在百度)分(满分25第五部分：书面表达.词左右的文章请阅读下面短文，并按照要求用英语写一篇150Wishing AwayHave you ever noticed how people always want to be something they're not?Tall want to be short, young long to age, single dream of marriage, and no matter what bodyshape, everyone wants to lose at least another five pounds.), this wishing away of our lives.天性It's almost like a natural preoccupation(I am totally satisfied with “Think about it. When was the last time you heard someone say,myself and my life. I couldn't ask for anything more.”It just doesn't happen. So, I have this idea to create a virtual reality machine that would allowlive For instance, for all the women who people to actually experience the life of their dreams.with the unanswered hope that their husband will one day wait at the back door with a dozen rosesand a cool bottle of Dom Perignon... the opportunity to live with Prince Charming.overtime kick the the winning goal, the for sports fans, how about chance to score Or,two pointer at the buzzer? Music fans ”must－winfieldgoal, drive the victory lap, or hit that “full conduct a favorite rock band or with jump might choose to onstage and perform theirorchestral symphony.The possibilities are endless.But I wonder about the down side to such an invention. Would experiencing the dreams of alifetime really make us better people? I'm not sure of that answer, or of the true possibility of suchan invention.evaluated. －But what I am sure of is that perfection is often over 【写作内容】陈述(1) 个单词发表你的观点，用约个单词写出上文概要用约1. 30.2. 120内容包括：仔细审题、认真作答．试题习题、尽在百度你对上文的观点.(2) 用2～3个理由或论据支撑你的观点.【写作要求】1. 发表观点时必须提供理由或论据.2. 阐述观点或提供论据或叙述经历时，不能直接引用原文语句.3. 作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称.4. 不必写标题.【评分标准】内容完整，语言规范，语篇连贯，词数适当.仔细审题、认真作答．试题习题、尽在百度。

江苏省普通高等学校招生考试高三模拟测试卷(十四) 英语本试卷分第Ⅰ卷(选择题)和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)两部分.满分120分，考试时间120分钟.第Ⅰ卷(选择题共85分)第一部分：听力(共两节，满分20分)第一节(共5小题；每小题1分，满分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 are the speakers going to do?A. Pay for the taxi.B. Drink water.C. Sing songs.()2. What is the man looking for now?A. His own iPad.B. His wife's mobile phone.C. His mobile phone.()3. When does the first flight arrive in Beijing?A. 5：38 a．m.B. 7：58 a．m.C. 8：00 a．m.()4. What is the woman probably?A. A teacher.B. A job adviser.C. An officer.()5. What is Mike doing now?A. He is meeting friends.B. He is coming here.C. Not clear.第二节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15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三个项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置.听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题给出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、7题.()6. Why does Victor sound angry?A. Laura doesn't come on time.B. Laura doesn't understand him.C. Laura won't wait for him.()7. What will Laura probably do?A. Try on some new dresses.B. Wait outside with Victor.C. Read the bulletin board.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题.()8. What makes Jane happy?A. The good results in the exam.B. The ending of the term.C. The camping with friends.()9. What is true about Steve?A. He will work for some money.B. He likes doing part－time jobs.C. He hasn't made up his mind.()10. What is the probable relationship of the two speakers?A. Classmates.B. Teacher and student.C. Lovers.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题.()11. Where are the two speakers?A. At a restaurant.B. At home.C. In an Indian family.()12. Why is the man excited?A. Because the woman invites him to dinner.B. Because he is eager to taste Indian food.C. Because he is going to have some mutton.()13. What will the woman eat at last?A. Chicken, lamb and bread.B. Fish, bread and rice.C. Mutton, rice and bread. 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题.()14. Why does the man go to see the woman?A. To ask for her help.B. To ask for a talk.C. To ask for an ID number.()15. What is the man's telephone number?A. 3387265.B. 6387765.C. 6387235.()16. Where does this conversation most probably happen?A. In the woman's office.B. At the man's dormitory.C. Outside Mr. Glass' office. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题.()17. What was the weather like in the north of China the day before yesterday?A. Snowy.B. Smoggy.C. Rainy.()18. What was yesterday's weather warning level?A. Red.B. Orange.C. Yellow.()19. Which of the following is true according to the passage?A. Snow and rain have already brought an end to the heavy smog.B. Recently Beijing has gone through two red alerts for smog.C. Beijing's PM 2.5 levels became worse in 2015.()20. What is the passage mainly talking about?A. The weather condition in Beijing.B. The weather forecast in northern China.C. The pollution situation in northern China.第二部分：英语基础知识运用(共两节，满分35分)第一节：单项填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)请认真阅读下面各题，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项.()21. If you chase two rabbits, as a saying goes, ________ will lose both of them.A. in which case youB. and youC. whichD. you()22. As a common sense, children's involvement in social activities, athletics and hobbies ________ just as important as academic achievement.A. isB. areC. wasD. were()23. Many young people are only ready to chat via the Internet, but somewhat ________ to communicate face to face.A. desperateB. reluctantC. voluntaryD. anxious()24. We shall hardly please everyone, nor is it necessary that we ________．A. needB. shouldC. canD. may()25. Whatever the relationship, try to ________ to each person all your kindness and understanding.A. appealB. caterC. extendD. attach()26. There is always some obstacle in the way, something ________ before we realize the real goal of education.A. to be got throughB. got throughC. getting throughD. having been got through()27. I could have finished my self－reflection last weekend, but the math classes and exercises ______ all my spare time.A. take upB. had taken upC. took upD. had been taking up()28. — Where are you living now?—I've moved to ________ you know my grandpa once lived.A. whichB. thatC. whereD. what()29. ________ on mobile phones for storing information that people are unable to remember basic things.A. Such is the dependenceB. Such dependence doesC. So they are dependentD. So do they depend()30. Youth is a period of our life ________ we see no limit to our hopes and wishes.A. whereB. thatC. whatD. when()31. The ________ of severe punishments plays a major role in the growing road safety problem.A. presenceB. absenceC. existenceD. evidence()32. She felt totally hopeless about the future ________ one day she learned about a charity which provided microloan to women to start business.A. untilB. onceC. unlessD. when()33. ________ tourism, Ohio is a place full of natural beauty and many vacation spots worth visiting.A. On top ofB. In terms ofC. In spite ofD. On account of()34. The threat of air pollution is real and we shouldn't ________ responsibility to fight it.A. hand overB. shrink fromC. pull overD. arise from()35. — I've got to line up at the restaurant for a meal.—________？You can order food at ele.me on your phone.A. How comeB. About whatC. Why notD. Why bother第二节：完形填空(共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分)请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项.There was a handful of common clay in the river bank. But it had __36__ thoughts of its own value, and wonderful dreams of the great place it was to __37__ in the world when the time came for its virtues to be __38__．One day the clay was carried far away in a cart __39__ a stony road. But it was not __40__，for it said to itself：“This is n ecessary. The path to glory is always __41__. Now I am on my way to play a great part in the world.”But the hard journey was __42__，compared with the suffering after it. The clay was put into a container and mixed and beaten. It seemed almost __43__. But there was __44__ in the thought that something very noble was __45__ coming out of all this trouble. The clay felt sure that, if it could only wait long enough, a wonderful reward was __46__ for it.Then it was put upon a __47__ turning wheel, and turned around until it seemed as if it must fly into a thousand pieces. A strange power pressed and molded it, and through all the dizziness and pain it felt that it was taking a new __48__．Then an unknown hand put it into an oven, and __49__ fires were burning about it. But the clay held itself together, in the confidence of a great future.At last the baking was finished. The clay was __50__ upon a board, in the cool air. The suffering was passed. The reward was at hand.Then the clay saw the reward of all its __51__ and pain，—a common flower－pot, straight and ugly. It felt that it was not __52__ for a king's house, nor for a palace of art. Many days it passed in __53__．But presently it was set in a greenhouse, where the sunlight fell warm upon it, and day by day as it waited, something was changing within it—a new hope. Still it was __54__，not knowing what the new hope meant.But one day the clay was carried into a great church. All the people looked towards it because it carried a royal lily as white as snow, which was __55__ in its heart. Now it knew what the hope is!Then the clay was content, because, though an earthen pot, it held so great a treasure.()36. A. deep B. high C. blind D. free()37. A. need B. name C. know D. fill()38. A. discovered B. developed C. praised D. obtained()39. A. in B. over C. across D. through()40. A. satisfied B. thrilled C. discouraged D. confused()41. A. correct B. narrow C. rough D. straight()42. A. anything B. everything C. something D. nothing()43. A. unbearable B. unconvincing C. unavoidable D. unaccustomed()44. A. anxiety B. comfort C. sympathy D. despair()45. A. possibly B. certainly C. immediately D. easily()46. A. in use B. in time C. in store D. in need()47. A. swiftly B. steadily C. gently D. slowly()48. A. place B. direction C. function D. form()49. A. dangerous B. evil C. fierce D. destructive()50. A. set down B. set out C. set about D. set off()51. A. value B. patience C. trust D. complaint()52. A. intended B. qualified C. allowed D. presented()53. A. peace B. passion C. depression D. harmony()54. A. conscious B. optimistic C. innocent D. ignorant()55. A. mixed B. fixed C. rooted D. buried第三部分：阅读理解(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)请认真阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项.AHow do you choose between similar postgraduate courses?After graduating from an undergraduate(本科) course, you could move on to postgraduate study. This might be the ideal investment in reaching the career you want—either strengthening your knowledge and skills, or taking on a new direction. How do you choose the right postgraduate course?First, decide on the following：■subject matter■length■if it's taught or research－based■if it's full—or part－timeIf you're clear about those decisions, and you've checked the entry requirements, the differences between similar courses may be in the four areas below.Which course is most helpful to your career aspirations?■What are the employment levels of previous postgraduates?■Which course has the strongest connections to employers?■What is the reputation of the course among employers?How is the course organized and assessed?■How is the course divided?■Do you need to pass all parts of it equally?■Is the course exam－based, continually assessed, or both?Who are the tutors and are they experts in areas you want to learn about?■How well recognised are the academic staff in their fields?■How much research have they published? Are their theories significant?■Use university open days to research your postgraduate options. They're a great opportunity to meet and question academic staff directly.How is the course ranked within league tables?■League tables rate courses mostly within broad subject bands including undergraduate degrees and postgraduate qualifications—for example, you can search to see who is best for architecture.■Make sure you check the sources of league tables as they can be prejudiced. The Guardian, The Times and The Complete University Guide are some of the more reasonable places to look.()56. Which is NOT recommended by the author to consider in choosing the right course?A. your personal conditionsB. the popularity of the course itselfC. the structure of the courseD. the rankings of the academic staff()57. What is an undergraduate student encouraged to do?A. Take on a different course for postgraduate study.B. Choose a course with lower difficulty in its assessment.C. Go to the university for a face－to－face investigation before decision.D. Consult newspapers of all levels for unprejudiced information.BThe splendid aurora light displays that appear in Earth's atmosphere around the north and south magnetic(磁的) poles were once mysterious phenomena. Now, scientists have data from satellites and ground－based observations from which we know that the aurora brilliance is a massive electrical discharge similar to that occurring in a neon sign.To understand the cause of auroras, first picture the Earth enclosed by its magnetosphere(磁层), a huge region created by the Earth's magnetic field. Outside the magnetosphere, rushing toward the earth is the solar wind, a speedily moving body of ionized(离子化的) gases with its own magnetic field. Charged particles(粒子) in this solar wind speed earthward along the solar wind's magnetic lines of force. The Earth's magnetosphere is a barrier to the solar winds, and forces the charged particles of the solar wind to flow around the magnetosphere itself. But in the polar regions, the magnetic lines of force of the Earth and of the solar wind gather together. Here many of the solar wind's charged particles break through the magnetosphere and enter Earth's magnetic field. They then rush back and forth between the Earth's magnetic poles very rapidly and ionize and excite the atoms of the upper atmosphere of the Earth, causing them to produce aurora radiations of visible light.The colors of an aurora depend on the atoms producing them. The leading greenish－white light comes from low energy excitation of oxygen atoms. During huge magnetic storms oxygen atoms also undergo high energy excitation and produce pink light. Excited nitrogen(氮) atoms contribute bands of color varying from blue to violet. Viewed from outer space, auroras can be seen as dimly shining belts wrapped around each of the Earth's magnetic poles. Each aurora hangs like a curtain of light stretching over the polar regions and into the higher latitudes. When the solar flares(闪光) that result in magnetic storms and aurora activity are very strong, aurora displays may extend as far as the southern regions of the United States.()58. What is it that directly gives off aurora light?A. the Earth's magnetic fieldB. the solar wind's magnetic fieldC. the Earth's ionized particlesD. the solar wind's charged particles()59. What does the third paragraph mainly discuss?A. The appearance of auroras around the Earth's poles.B. The periodic change in the display of auroras.C. The factors that cause the variety of colors in auroras.D. The covering area of auroras based on their colors.()60. What can we infer from the passage?A. The magnetosphere increases the speed of particles from the solar wind.B. The color of greenish－white appears least frequently in an aurora display.C. Earth's magnetic field contributes to the variety and difference of aurora's colors.D. The strength of the solar flares has a positive effect on the extending distance of aurora.CWith these increased pressures and difficulty in ensuring a graduate job, more people are turning to recruitment(招聘) agencies for help. Luke Harper wrote for the Independent warning students to be cautious when using graduate recruitment agencies in their job hunt. The article's main argument against graduate recruitment agencies is that they are looking to sign people up to the agency and harvest data, without having any real intention to personally find them a job.The fundamental problem with this approach is a basic misunderstanding of how the recruitment sector works. One of the more common ways is that recruitment agencies aim to find you a job to secure a fee from their clients. Recruitment agencies operate as a business, not a careers service and are not expected to find you a job while you wait around.There is no denying that amongst the recruitment agencies, there are some CV(简历) hungry, cut and shut agencies that are uninterested in the candidates they have on their books. However, nowadays these are in the minority and don't tend to last very long.Paul Farrer, Chief Executive of a leading recruitment agency is worried that a few bad apples are ruining the reputation of what is an excellent sector. Farrer said “The trouble with such an imbalanced and misleading article is that some graduates may now be put off approaching recruitment agencies who may well b e able to help them.”Professionals in the industry are cautious of how some of the less respectable agencies operate. Earnest recruiters believe that graduates should be aware that some of these agencies will take on graduates for all their details rather than helping them find a job, like Harper mentioned. To fight this, Farrar advises that “Graduates should have a simple checklist before approaching any agency. Has the agency taken the time to talk to me? Have they invited me to a face－to－face meeting? Have they guaranteed not to forward my CV to any employer without my permission? These three steps will safeguard every application.”Farrer also pointed out that that is not the only safety net that graduates can rely on. He said “Graduates can also check to see if the agencies are members of either APSCo or the REC, the two trade bodies they can make an official complaint to. The vast majority of recruitment agencies are professional organisations that help place thousands of graduates every year and poorly researched articles help no one.”()61. The main purpose of this passage is ________ graduate recruitment agencies.A. to advise readers to be cautious ofB. to argue against some misjudgment againstC. to explain why there is a prejudice againstD. to seek the solutions to the problems caused by()62. Which of the following is RIGHT according to the passage?A. Luke Harper holds the same idea about jobs with Paul Farrer.B. Recruitment agencies actually do the same work as a careers service.C. Job hunters' detailed information is of value to recruitment agencies.D. A member of APSCo or the REC will not cheat its clients.()63. What advice does Paul Farrer give graduates to avoid less respectable agencies?A. Consulting professionals before giving their personal details to an agency.B. Making a face－to－face investigation into an agency before approaching it.C. Guaranteeing that the agency will not forward their CV to any employer.D. Selecting some agencies that are monitored by official trade bodies.()64. What is the author's attitude towards graduate recruitment agencies?A. Neutral.B. Positive.C. Negative.D. Not Clear.DWhen one loves one's Art no service seems too hard.Joe was a man with a genius for art. Delia did things in six octaves(音阶) promisingly.Joe and Delia became in love with one of the other, or each of the other, as you please, and in a short time were married—for (see above), when one loves one's Art no service seems too hard.They began housekeeping in a flat. It was a lonesome flat, but they were happy; for they hadtheir Art, and they had each other.Joe was learning painting in the class of the great Magister—you know his fame. His fees are high; his lessons are light—his high－lights have brought him fame. Delia was studying under Rosenstock—you know his reputation as a disturber of the piano keys.They were mighty happy as long as their money lasted.After a while Art flagged. Everything going out and nothing coming in, money was lacking to pay Mr. Magister and Rosenstock their prices. When one loves one's Art no service seems too hard. So, Delia said she must give music lessons to make the ends meet.For two or three days she went out looking for pupils. One evening she came home overjoyed.“Joe, dear，”she said, cheerfully, “I've a pupil. And, oh, the loveliest people! General—General Pinkney's daughter Clementina—on Seventy－first street.”“That's all right for you, Dele，”said Joe, “but how about me? Do you think I'm going to let you work while I play in the regions of high art？”Delia came and hung about his neck.“Joe, dear, you are silly. You must keep on at your studies. It is not as if I had quit my music and gone to work at something else. While I teach I learn. I am always with my music.”“All right，”said Jo e. “But I may sell some of my pictures as well.”The next few weeks, they both busied themselves with their own business and brought back a ten, a five, a two and a one—all legal tender notes—and laid them beside each others' earnings.One Saturday evening Joe reached home first. He spread his $18 on the table and washed what seemed to be a great deal of dark paint from his hands.Half an hour later Delia arrived, her right hand tied up in a shapeless bundle of wraps and bandages.“How is this？” asked Joe. Delia laughed, but not very joyously. “Clementina，”she explained, “insisted upon a Welsh rabbit(一种奶酪) after her lesson. In serving the rabbit she spilled a great lot of it, boiling hot, over my wrist. Nothing serious, dear.”“What time this afternoon did you burn your hand, Dele？”“Five o'clock, I think，”said Dele. “The iron—I mean the rabbit came off the fire about that time.”“Sit down here a moment, Dele，”said Joe. “What have you been doing for the last few weeks, Dele？” he asked.She braved it for a moment or two with an eye full of love and stubbornness, but at last down went her head and out came the truth and tears.“I couldn't get any pupils，”she wept. “I got a place ironing shirts in that big Twenty－fourth street laundry. A girl in the laundry set down a hot iron on my hand this afternoon. I think I did very well to make up both General Pinkney and Clementina. What made you ever suspect that I wasn't giving music lessons？”“I didn't，”said Joe, “until tonight. And I wouldn't have then, only I sent up this cotton waste and oil from the engine－room this afternoon for a girl upstairs who had her hand burned with a smoothing－iron. I've been firing the engine in that laundry for the last few weeks.”“And then you didn't...”said Delia.And then they both looked at each other and laughed, and Joe began：“When one loves one's Art no service seems...”But Delia stopped him with her hand on his lips. “No，”she said—“just ‘When one loves.’”()65. What can we know about the couple from the story?A. They both became famous for their talents in art.B. Studying from famous teachers contributed most to their poverty.C. Art helped them out of the poverty they were faced with.D. They turned out to be working at the same laundry.()66. What qualities of the couple's are best conveyed in the story?A. considerate and givingB. faithful and romanticC. intelligent and economicalD. hardworking and loyal()67. What does the underlined word “flagged” in Paragraph 7 most probably mean?A. became weakerB. displayed its powerC. went in a wrong directionD. returned to its original condition()68. Which of the following does NOT give readers a clue that the couple were telling white lies?A. Joe washed what seemed to be a great deal of dark paint from his hands.B. Delia's right wrist was tied up in a shapeless bundle of wraps and bandages.C. Delia said she must give music lessons to make the ends meet.D. “The iron—I mean the rabbit came off the fire about that time.” said Dele.()69. What can serve as the best title of this story?A. A Service of ArtB. The Love for ArtC. A Service of LoveD. No Art No Love()70. Why does the author repeat “When one loves one's Art no service seems too hard.”？A. To reveal the theme of the story.B. To assist with the development of the story.C. To explain the author's writing purpose.D. To indicate the sad mood of the story.第Ⅱ卷(非选择题共35分)第四部分：任务型阅读(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)请认真阅读下面短文，并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入一个最恰当的单词.注意：每个空格只填1个单词.The latest attack on the Internet and on computers in general is Nicholas Carr's writing, “The Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains”．Carr and other digital alarmists make a case that seems reasonable, at least on the surface. They argue that Internet communication tools trap us in a shallow culture of constant interruption as we crazily tweet, text and e－mail. This in turn leaves us little time for deep reading, reflection and serious conversation —activities traditionally thought to build knowledge and wisdom.The alarmists use the concept of “neural plasticity(神经可塑性)” and talk of technology “reshaping” the brain to convince us that the new distractions make us not just less willing but less able, on a physiological level, to focus.Whenever you hear that something is changing your brain, you ought to be worried —or at least the person telling you wants you to be worried. But does a cultural change like this necessarily lead to a fundamental change to the brain?The appeals to neural plasticity, backed by studies showing that new changes can reorganize the brain, are largely irrelevant. The basic plan of the brain's “shaping”is genetically determined long before a child discovers Facebook and Twitter. There is simply no experimental evidence to show that living with digital culture fundamentally changes brain organization in a way thataffects one's ability to focus. Of course, the brain changes any time we form a memory or learn a new skill, but new skills build on our existing capacities without fundamentally changing them. We will no more lose our ability to pay attention than we will lose our ability to listen, see or speak.The idea that the Internet might make us shallower has some instant appeal, because it is easy to see how the cognitive performance of people around us drops when they are distracted. But the notion that prolonged focus and deep reading mark the best path to wisdom and insight is just an assumption, one that may be an accidental consequence of the printing press existing before the computer. To book authors like us it seems a weird notion, but it is possible that spending 10 or more hours engaged in a single text might not be the most favorable way for building brainpower.So don't be afraid of the digital era. Google is not making us stupid, PowerPoint is not destroying literature, and the Internet is not really changing our brains.Title: Don't (71)______ the Digital Era!第五部分：书面表达(满分25分)作为一个即将毕业的高中学生，你经历了各种各样“成长的烦恼”，也积累了很多的成长经验.请以My View on Growing Pains为题，准备一份演讲稿，留给即将进入高一的学弟学妹们.你的演讲必须包括以下内容：1. 用30词左右陈述你对growing pains的理解.2. 描述自己经历的一次growing pain，并结合它提出解决此问题的建议.注意：1. 词数150左右.2. 可以适当增加过渡语句，以使行文连贯.3. 短文中不能出现与本人相关的信息.4. 短文中已给出的部分不计入总词数.My View on Growing PainsDear newcomers，On behalf of all the experienced hands, I would like to share my view on Growing Pains.____Above is my personal understanding of growing pains, I hope it will be of some help to you.(十四)1~5 BCBAC 6~10 AABCA11~15 ABBAC 16~20 ABCBC单项填空21.D 解析：考查祈使句.分析句式结构可知，由于前面是一个条件状语从句，所以后面缺少主句，而主句缺少主语，故D项正确.22.A 解析：考查主谓一致.本句中主语为involvement，所以谓语动词用单数，而且根据题干前面的As a common sense，这里说的是具有客观性的情况，因此用一般现在时态，即A项正确.23.B 解析：考查形容词辨析.A项意为“不顾一切的”；B项意为“勉强的；不愿意的”；C项意为“自愿的”；D项意为“焦急的”.根据第一个分句和并列连词but可知，B项符合句意.句意：很多年轻人只是愿意通过网络聊天，但是不太愿意面对面交流.24.B 解析：考查虚拟语气.根据句式结构知识可知，在“It is necessary/essential/important/vital/desirable/surprising/urgent/strange/natural etc. that...”这个句型中，从句中的谓语动词要用“should do”，而且这里的should可以省略.由此可知，选B.25.C 解析：考查动词.extend原义为“延长/推延〔期限〕；延伸；伸展”.在本句中为“提供，给予”的意思，符合句意.句意：无论什么关系（即无论是谁），你都要设法把你的善意和谅解传递给每个人.26.A 解析：考查非谓语动词.n./pron.+to do...”.根据句子后面的before we realize the real goal of education可知，这是表示将来的事情，而且表示被动，故用动词不定式的被动结构作something的定语，符合句意.27.C 解析：考查动词时态.根据句中时间状语last weekend可知，这是表示发生在过去的事情，因此用一般过去时，即C项正确.28.C 解析：考查名词性从句.where引导的从句作move to的宾语，因为是表示地点，lived为不及物动词，故用where符合句意.29.A 解析：考查倒装句.在“so/such...that...”这个状语从句中，当把so或such 提前时，句子要用部分倒装，由此可排除B、C两项；D项与这个句式不符.故只有A项正确.30.D 解析：考查定语从句.when引导定语从句，在定语从句中充当时间状语，修饰先行词period.句意：年轻是这样一段时期——我们有着无尽的希望.31.B 解析：考查名词.B项意为“缺乏；缺少；缺席”，符合句意，即缺少严厉的惩罚是导致越来越多的交通事故的主要原因.32.A 解析：考查连词.句意：她本来对前途已经完全失去了希望，直到有一天她了解到有一个慈善机构给妇女提供小额贷款启动事业（她才又重新燃起了希望）.根据句意可知A项正确.33.B 解析：考查介词短语.A项意为“除了”；B项意为“在……方面”；C项意为“尽管；不顾”；D项意为“因为”.根据句意可知，B项正确.句意：在旅游业方面，俄亥俄州是一个充满自然美景和度假胜地的地方.34.B 解析：考查动词短语.A项意为“传递；递交”；B项意为“躲避”；C项意为“靠边停车”；D项意为“由……引起”.根据句意可知，B项正确，即表示“躲避责任”.35.D 解析：考查交际用语.A项意为“怎么回事啊”；B项意为“关于什么的”；C项意为“为什么不”；D项意为“何必麻烦”.句意：“我必须要在餐馆排队买饭.”“何必麻烦啊.你。