2014届茂名二模(英语)

茂名市2014届二模英语试题本试卷共11页,三大题,满分135分。

考试用时120分钟。

Ⅰ语言知识及应用(共两节，满分45分)第一节完形填空(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从1—15各题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

Sometimes it can be difficult to homeschool（进行家庭教育）on your own. That's why it's 1 to connect or have a support group that will help you succeed in homeschooling.The first step is to find a(n) 2 that has similar goals and ideas as you. Maybe they homeschool in the same way, use the same curriculum or have the same ages of students.It's important to make sure that you decide what you're looking for out of a support group and then you can go and 3 for it using the Internet or local organization. Do you want your group to just support homeschool families and parents or do you 4 want to hold classes? Are you organizing around a 5 event like field trips, a topic, or classes themselves?If your homeschool support group is just for parents, consider advertising 6 . Getting together a group of homeschooling parents can really help you to 7 ideas that will help improve your homeschool program and can help you succeed in the long run. If you're going to include 8 in your support group, make sure to organize them by 9 level so they're with other students of the same age.If you want to include classes as a part of your homeschool group, you need to decide what type of 10 you'll offer, enrichment, art, athletic, or even core curriculum. Identify a teacher early on and a leader. You don't want to be the 11 leader in your homeschool group. You want to find people that you can trust to 12 alongside you.Communication is the key. You want to set up an email group, a phone chain and maybe even website to keep everyone 13 . Whether you find a local group to join or 14 one of your own, having a support group can really help you 15 in homeschooling.1.A.accessible B. important C. evident D. natural2. A. group B. companion C. league D. organization3. A. pay B. apply C. struggle D. search4. A.deliberately B. particularly C. actually D. consequently5. A.vital B. current C. specific D. random6. A. locally B. cautiously C. temporarily D. nationally7. A.approve B.exchange C. interpret D. adopt8. A.parents B.teachers C. managers D. students9. A. grade B. management C. stress D. security10. A.teachers B. classes C. leaders D. groups11. A. top B. former C. only D. same12. A.follow B. dictate C. obey D. lead13. A. informed B. accustomed C. contented D. alarmed14. A. purchase B.support C. subscribe D. start15. A. succeed B. reflect C. participate D. accumulate第二节语法填空(共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分)阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡标号为16～25的相应位置上。

The local elementary school had just let out and I found myself behind a school bus as I was driving home. The bus 16 (stop) by a house sitting on top of a hill. A little girl no more than seven years old jumped down the bus steps and started running up the driveway toward the house.I looked up the hill to see 17 she was going and saw her Dad waiting for her. As she got closer and closer her Dad smiled and knelt down to greet her. The second she got to him he folded her in 18 powerful arms and gave her a huge hug.My eyes watered a bit as I watched this scene and remembered all the times 19 my own children had ran into my arms with 20 (smile) faces. Every single hug from 21 was a fountain of youth and a treasure of joy.My lovely trip down memory lane was interrupted when I heard the car 22 me sound its horn（喇叭）. I saw 23 school bus quickly pulling away. I started to follow it again with a 24 (light) spirit than I had before. I took that beautiful moment and stored it 25 (safe) in my soul where I knew it would remain forever.Ⅱ阅读(共两节，满分50分)第一节阅读理解(共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

AMy grandfather died more than twenty-five years ago. I was fifteen. He was kind, strong, fair, and very funny. When I was a young musician, he was my biggest fan. I played my violin for him when he visited, and he loved everything, but each time he had one request. “Could you play …Amazing Grace‟?” he asked, full of hope and with a twinkle in his eye, because he knew my answer was always, “I don‟t know that one!” We went through this routine at every major holiday, and I always figured I‟d have t ime to learn it for him later.About the time I entered high school and started guitar, Grandpa got cancer. The last time I saw him alive was Thanksgiving weekend in 1985. My mom warned us that Grandpa didn‟t look the same anymore and that we should prepar e ourselves. For a moment I didn‟t recognize him. He looked so small among all the white sheets. We had all gathered in Ohio for the holiday, and I‟m sure we all knew we were there to say good-bye. I can see now that Grandpa held on long enough to see us each one more time. I remember how we ate in the dining room and laughed and talked while Grandpa rested in his hospital bed. I wonder if it was sad for him to be alone with our voices and laughter. Knowing Grandpa, he was probably content.The next morning I found my moment alone with him. I pulled out my guitar, tuned to his appreciative gaze, and finally played for him “Amazing Grace.” I had worked on it for weeks, knowing it never mattered whether I actually played it well and choosing not to believe as I played that it was my last concert for my biggest fan. The cancer had stolen his smile, but I saw joy in his eyes. He held my hand afterward, and I knew I had done something important.I argued with people all through college about my music major. I was told by strangers that music wouldn‟t make me any money and it wasn‟t useful like being a doctor. But I know firsthand that with music I was able to give my grandpa something at a point when no one else could.26．At first the author didn‟t play …Amazing Grace‟ for Grandpa because ____________.A she hadn‟t learned it yet B. she found it difficult to playC. she disliked playing it.D. her grandfather was just joking.27．From the last sentence in Paragraph 2 we can infer that ____________.A. Grandpa treasured love from familyB. Grandpa was used to living aloneC. Grandpa was too weak to feel anythingD. Grandpa was optimistic about his health28．When the author finally played “Amazing Grace” for Grandpa, ____________.A. she made him smile joyfullyB. she knew she must play it wellC. she brought him love and comfortD. she believed she could play it many times for him.29．What is the author‟s attitude toward her music major?A. DisapprovingB. RegretfulC. Doubtful bD. Positive30．Which of the following was true according to the passage?A. The author was 15 when she wrote the article.B. The author has a great affection for her grandfather.C. The author prefers to be a doctor rather than a musician.D. The author is confident that music will make her much money.BIt's almost impossible to go through life without experiencing some kind of failure. If you have a fear of failure, you might be uncomfortable setting goals. But goals help us decide where we want to go in life. Without goals, we have no sure destination.Many experts recommend visualization(形象化) as a powerful tool for goal setting. Imagining how life will be after you've reached your goal is a great motivator to keep you moving forward. However, visualization might produce the opposite results in people who have a fear of failure. In his article, researcher Thomas Langens showed that people who have a fear of failure were often left in a strong negative mood（消极情绪）after being asked to visualize goals and goal attainment.So, what can you do instead?Start by setting a few small goals. These should be goals that are slightly, but not overwhelmingly, challenging. Think of these goals as "early wins" that are designed to help improve your confidence. For example, if you've been too afraid to talk to the new department head (who has the power to give you the promotion you want), then make this your first goal: Plan to stop by her office during the next week to introduce yourself. Or, imagine that you've dreamed of returning to school to get your MBA(工商管理硕士), but you're convinced that you're not smart enough to be accepted into business school. Set a goal to talk with a school counselor or admissions officer to see what's required for admission.Try to make your goals tiny steps on the route to much bigger goals. Don't focus on the end picture: getting the promotion, or graduating with an MBA. Just focus on the next step: introducing yourself to the department head, and talking to an admissions officer. That's it.Taking one small step at a time will help build your confidence, keep you moving forward, and prevent you from getting overwhelmed with visions of your final goal.31．Paragraph 1 mainly talks about ____________.A. the fear of failureB. the difficulty in setting goalsC. the reasons for failureD. the importance of setting goals32．The opinion of Thomas Langens is used to ____________.A. tell the results of setting goalsB. prove the limitations of visualizationC.draw the readers‟ attention to the topicD. stress the importance of visualization33．The fourth paragraph is developed mainly by ____________.A. analyzing causesB. making comparisonsC. following the order of spaceD. giving examples34．When setting goals, you should ____________.A. concentrate on your final goalsB. talk with your department headC. begin with some small goalsD. have confidence in your success35．What is the main theme of the passage?A. Skills to set your goals.B. Ways to overcome your fear of failure.C. Having a goal is vital to success.D. Visualization is a powerful tool for goal setting.CMy friend Kathy and I were going to Colorado Springs for holiday. The only problem was, I didn't have any luggage to pack my belongings in.My friend Debbie offered to lend me a suitcase that belonged to her father, who had passed away long ago. “I don't know if you'll want to use it,” she said so gently, “it's very old, worn out, and such an ugly yellow color.” I was so touched by her offer to lend something that belonged to her father, but I was also concerned about the possibility of it being damaged or lost. She insisted that I take it. So with the suitcase safely in hand, I boarded the train with Kathy.We spent two days and one night on the train, sleeping in our seats. As we slept, we were awakened at times, by the noises of the train pulling in and out of the stations.The next morning we eagerly awaited the announcement: Next stop, Colorado Springs. But suddenly, there came another announcement over the loud speaker. “During one of the overnight stops, many pieces of luggage were mistakenly removed from the train and left at the wrong location.”Kathy and I just looked at each other, as I felt the disappointment swell. Could my worst fear be coming true, was Debbie's suitcase lost?Just then two train conductors passed our seats. One of them jokingly said to the other, “Did you ever see such an old, ugly, brighter yellow, piece of luggage in all of your life?”Before the other conductor could answer, I screamed, “YES, MY SUITCASE MADE IT!”The two conductors stopped in their tracks! and, very red in the face, couldn't seem to apologize enough for having insulted my suitcase.When I returned it, I couldn't wait to get the suitcase back into Debbie's safe hands. She asked, “Did everything go well on the trip?” Somehow, I just couldn't resist telling her what had happened. She laughed heartily.When I recall the golden suitcase, I'm reminded, that like the suitcase, we can see ourselvesas too old, useless, worn out, and of little value. Or, we can take a closer look and realize that we are one of God's most valued creations -- unique, and holding inside our most valuable possessions -- that of love, faith, hope, and wisdom.36．After borrowing the suitcase, the author was worried about ____________.A. its appearanceB. its sizeC.its colorD.its safety37．Hearing the announcements, the author____________.A. was happy to reach the destinationB. felt angry at the service on the trainC. feared that the suit case might be lostD. asked the conductors to look for the suitcase38．How did the two conductors feel when the author claimed her suitcase?A. Puzzled.B. Embarrassed.C. Astonished.D. Amused.39．From the last paragraph we can learn that ____________.A. a friend in need is a friend indeedB. God helps those who help themselvesC. inner beauty is more important than appearanceD. a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step40．Which of the following is the best title for the passage?A. The Golden Suitcase.B. An Unforgettable Trip.C. A Warm-hearted Friend.D. Two Impolite Conductors.DA deal has been signed to turn by-products from a Scottish distillery（酿酒厂）into fuel for cars.In what is declared to be a world first, the Tullibardine distillery in Perthshire has linked up with a spin-out company from Napier University in Edinburgh. They plan to use bacteria to feed on the "leftovers" from the whisky（威士忌酒）making process. This will produce butanol which can be used to fuel vehicles.More than 90% of the stuff that comes out of a whisky distillery is not whisky. It is leftovers like draff and pot ales（酒糟）- both produced in the early stages of the process. They are high in sugar and are currently used for things like fertiliser and cattle feed. Napier University's Biofuel Research Centre (BfRC) has already shown that the right bacteria can feed on those by-products to produce butanol - a direct replacement for vehicle fuel. Now the spin-out company, Celtic Renewables, and independent whisky producer Tullibardine have signed an agreement. Together they will apply the process to thousands of tonnes of the distillery's leftovers.Professor Martin Tangney, founder of Celtic Renewables, said: "Our partnership with Tullibardine is an important step in the development of a business which combines two important Scottish industries - whisky and renewables. This project shows that creative use of existing technologies can utilise resources on our doorstep to benefit both the environment and the economy."Douglas Ross, managing director of Tullibardine, which spends £250,000 disposing of its by-products every year, said: "We are delighted to be partnering Celtic Renewables in this creative business, the obvious benefits of which are environmental. It takes a cost to us and turns it into something that has social as well as commercial value."The project is being supported by a grant（拨款）from the Scottish government's Zero WasteScotland initiative. Celtic Renewables said it eventually aimed to build a processing plant in Scotland, with the hope of building an industry that could be worth £60m a year. 41．According to the passage, ____________ will be used to take the place of petrol.A. whiskyB. whisky leftoversC. butanolD. draff and pot ales42．How do people deal with whisky leftovers at present?A. They throw them away.B. They use them to feed people.C. They use them to feed bacteria.D. They use them for crops or cattle.43．What does the underlined word “utilise” in the fourth paragraph probably mean?A. Make use of.B. Get rid of.C. Use up.D. Find out.44．It can be inferred from the passage that____________.A. the government either supports or opposes the projectB. the technology has not been widely used yetC. the project will benefit both the environment and the economyD. the project has brought great profit to the company45．Which of the following categories does this passage belong to?a. Health.b. Science.c. Food.d. Nature. e. Environment.f. Business.A. b, c, eB. b, e, fC. a, b, fD. a, b, c第二节信息匹配(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息, 请在答题卡上将对应题号的相应选项字母涂黑。