株洲市第二中学2013届高三模拟英语随堂练习(3)

株洲市二中2013届高三高考模拟试题二英语本卷共四个部分，时量120分钟，满分150分试卷总页11页PART ONE LISTENING COMPREHENSIONSECTION ADirections: In this section, you’ll hear 6 conversations between 2 speakers. For each conversation, there are several questions and each question is followed by 3 choices. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions by marking the corresponding letter (A, B or C) on the question booklet.Conversation 1How much did the woman pay?A. $80.B. $100.C. $120.2. What do we know from the conversation?A. The coat will fit the woman’s son.B. The man doesn’t like the coat at all.C. They are talking about only the price of the coat.Conversation 23. What time will Cathy go to the party?A. Before seven.B. About six thirty.C. After seven.4. Why will the woman be late for the party?A. Because she will take a piano lesson.B. Because she will go over her lessons.C. Because she will have her piano repaired.Conversation 35. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Son and Mother.B. Boss and Secretary.C. Husband and wife.6. What is the first thing the man is going to do?A. Buy some candles from the store.B. Head for home as soon as possible.C. Telephone the electric company.Conversation 47. What do we know about the old bike?A. Jenny has been using it.B. It was Jenny’s birthday gift.C. The woman will buy it for her daughter.8. What will the man do this Sunday?A. Go camping.B. Go shopping.C. Stay at home.9. When will the two speakers meet?A. This weekend.B. Next weekend.C. Next Monday. Conversation 510. When does John get to school?A. At six o’clock.B. At seven o’clock.C. At eight o’clock11. What does Jenny say about the test?A. It will be hard.B. It will be easy.C. It will be unfair.12. What do we know about John?A. He didn’t study last week.B. He never attended the course at all.C. He is afraid of losing the scholarship.Conversation 613. Why was Bill unhappy about the game?A. Because some players played poorly.B. Because the scores were too close.C. Because it lasted too long.14. Who cheered for the Lions?A. Steve.B. Bill.C. Eric.15. What did Bill enjoy last night?A. Supporting his team.B. Eating some food.C. His friends’ companySECTION BDirections: In this section, you'll hear a mini-talk. Listen carefully and then fill in the numbered blanks with the information you've got. Fill in each blank with NO MORE THAN 3 WORDS.You 'll hear the mini-talk TWICE.Interesting facts about basketballI. The first game of basketball▲Played on 20th January, 1892▲Scored one point▲16 players in each teamII. Women’s basketball▲Started in 1892▲Changed some of the17 to suit womenIII. Introduction of the new ball▲Early on: a soccer ball▲ 18 : the modern basketball.IV. The color of the balls▲Originally: 19▲From the 1950s: orangeV. The tallest basketball players▲Paul Sturgess: 20▲Gheorghe Muresan and Manute Bol: 2.31 metersPART TWO LANGUAGE KNOWLEDGESECTION ADirections: Beneath each of the following sentences there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.21. When James Harden was a kid, his family lived in Compton in Southern California, ________ was well known for its charming scenery.A. thatB. whichC. whenD. where22. Still, students in the U.S have an important exam ______about, which is the US college entrancetest-SAT.A. to worryB. worryingC. worriedD. being worried23. “2012 ______ as a year of extreme weather events around the world.” Said Sullivan from the NOAA at the annual meeting.A. would be rememberedB. was rememberedC. will be rememberedD. had been remembered24. Sometimes the male elephant, which has learned to copy human speech, speaks when ______ to, other times it does freely.A. to tellB. tellC. tellingD. told25. Next to the General manager’s office ______ th e Sales and Marketing Department.A. areB. isC. haveD. has26. The Washington Post reports some teenagers are teased on the Internet and ______ some take more risks on the Internet than they do in person.A. whichB. whereC. thatD. what27. Nobody will know the real reason for its recent strange behaviors, _______ the shark itself speaks up.A. unlessB. ifC. sinceD. though28. Now the Great Wall is in poor condition, so the Chinese authorities ________ on a monitoring and warning system along the wall to preserve it in the future.A. will workB. have workedC. are workingD. work29. The building has been designed to imitate classical Chinese architecture,______ half a million pounds to buildA. costingB. to costC. costD. being cost30. —Sally, this is a T-shirt I bought for you yesterday.—Thank you. You ______ have; I bought two last week.A. shouldn’tB. mightn’tC. couldn’tD. needn’t31. It is in communities across the mountains and the middle hills ______ we have already installed solar systems to supply power.A. whereB. whichC. whenD. that32. If people ______ of the Hurricane Sandy, the 69 victims in the Caribbean would have survived the disaster.A. had informedB. had been informedC. informedD. were informed33. Do remember to make allowance for the traffic and parking when you set off for a job interview, ______ ?A. shall weB. don’t youC. can youD. will you34. Over the last few years, researchers ______ that recreational activities have a number of benefits, especially in this highly competitive society.A. have foundB. foundC. had foundD. was finding35. Years of school life has taught me the importance of teamwork. ______, I didn’t realize its value until I was chosen monitor.A. In additionB. On the contraryC. In factD. At the same timeSECTION BDirections: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, Cand D. Fill in each blank with word or phrases that best fits the context.It was an autumn morning shortly after I moved into our first house. I was looking out of the window when my father moved around 36 on the front grass land.“What are you doing out there?” I called to him. He looked up, smiling. “I’m making you a 37 .”Knowing my father well, I thought it could be just about anything. As a jobber(个体手艺人), he was always building things out of some little things, so I soon 38 his words.Until one raw day of the following March, I glanced out of the window, little piles of dirty snow still stubbornly littering the grass land. Would winter never end? Suddenly, a dot of pink amazingly came out of a drift in the yard. Was it a dream image? I 39 my coat and headed outside for a closer look.Across the muddy grass and melting snow, I stopped and 40 the grass land. They were crocuses(番红花), distributed throughout the front lawn. Blue, yellow and my favorite pink-little faces were waving in the 41 wind. I smiled, remembering the bulbs (球茎)my father had secretly planted last autumn. He knew how the dark and dull winter always got me down. How blessed I was, not only for the 42 , but for him.The crocuses bloomed each spring for the following years, bringing to me that same thought every time they arrived: Hard times are to be over. 43 and light is coming soon. However, a spring came with only half the usual blooms and none from then on. I felt down again.Many years passed by and I 44 the crocuses very much. And every time I passed the grass land, I would have a glance at it. Then, on a pale spring afternoon this year, while I was turning my 45 into my driveway, suddenly a dot of pink attracted me. Was it a crocus? I couldn’t believe it because they had not blossomed in the past ten years? But there was really one pink crocus, 46 waving in the wind. Tears filled my eyes as I realized its significance. The pink crocus bloomed for only a day, but it built my 47 for a lifetime. As a result, I no longer felt down in the following winter days.36. A. secretly B. carefully C. quickly D. confidently37. A. challenge B. chance C. difference D. surprise38. A. broke B. remembered C. forgot D. understood39. A. threw B. seized C. folded D. removed40. A. glared at B. laughed at C. pointed at D. stared at41. A. bitter B. light C. gentle D. strong42. A. snow B. trees C. flowers D. grass43. A. Watch out B. Hold on C. Give up D. Break in44. A. overlooked B. enjoyed C. observed D. missed45. A. plane B. boat C. car D. train46. A. bravely B. sadly C. shyly D. happily47. A. courage B. faith C. strength D. devotionSECTION CDirections: Complete the following passage by using ONE word that best fits the context.My first day at school has left so deep an impression on me that I’ll never forget it. 48 had I rushed into the classroom when the bell rang. A young beautiful but serious woman teacher came in. “You are not permitted to interrupt me in the course of class unless...”. She was speaking 49 I heard a voice “Lily, Lily” from outside the door. My grandmother was standing there, witha pair of socks in her hand. I didn’t realize that I was bare feet50 then. I shook my head, meaning “Don’t wait here any 51 . Leave quickly.” As I did so, I still fixed my eyes on the teacher，52 wanting her to take notice of me, 53 she did. She went out to get the socks. I was so nervous that my shaking hands couldn't get 54 onto my feet easily.Just then I heard my name called and a voice, “Can you count the numbers from one to one hundred?” the teacher said. I nodded and did very well. Finally she said, “Be seated, please. Study hard.” I Looked up at her and found55 smile on her face. I felt relaxed at last. My first day at school has stayed in my memory as something embarrassing but sweet.PART THREE READING COMPREHENSIONDirections: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage.AI was a medical student. To gather data for my paper, I started visiting patients at Dr Sardjito Hospital, where I would review the medical records of patients and then interview them.One evening, I was in a ward, desperately “hunting” for the fina l three patients I needed to complete my study. Holding a patient questionnaire, I walked towards a room. A patient called Ms A was lying in bed, clearly still weak. There were no relatives or friends with her. Even the bed beside her was empty. I sat down on a chair next to her bed, and in a low voice I introduced myself and asked if I could gather some additional information from her. She agreed. After I finished, I prepared to leave. Before I could stand up, Ms A said, “ I haven’t seen you here before, doctor. Are you new?” “Not really, Madam. It’s just that I don’t come here every day,” I replied. Ms A started talking about herself. She shared her difficulties and sufferings, talked about her husband, who was killed in a car accident, and that she struggled to earn money. All I did was nod my head as a way of showing my sympathy.Without realizing it, I had begun holding Ms A’s hand. Finally, Ms A stopped talking. “I’m very sorry for keeping you here to listen to my problem, but I feel relieved now. I had no one to pour out my problems to.” Tears fell from the corner of her eyes. Finally, I knew what to say. “It’s OK, Madam. It’s part of my duty.” I stood up and waved goodbye. A few days later, when I returned to the ward, I discovered Ms A had left the hospital as her condition had improved.Ms A taught me the most important lessons a doctor can learn. Sometimes patients do not need expensive medicine. They just need someone with the patience and willingness to lend an ear and spare a little of their time.56. Why did the author interview the patients at Dr Sardjito Hospital?A. Because it was the duty as a medical student.B. Because she needed medical information for her paper.C. Because she was going to get a good position there soon.D. Because she wanted to learn about the suffering of patients.57. From Paragraph 2 we can infer that Ms A was feeling________.A. relaxedB. annoyedC. nervousD. lonely58. What do we know about Ms A from the passage?A. She had lost her husband and kidsB. She got hurt in a traffic accidentC. she was living in a tough conditionD. she didn’t get on well with others59. Ms A tended to think that _________.A. The author was kind and patient enough to share her sufferingsB. Other doctors treated her in a cold wayC. She shouldn’t talk about her difficulties to doctorsD. Doctors ought to learn how to cure her psychological problems60. What conclusion did the author draw after interviewing Ms A?A. A doctor must learn how to treat each patient equally.B. Her psychological treatment made Ms A recover quickly.C. Listening is sometimes the best thing a doctor can do for a patient.D. It is the doctors’ duty to receive whatever patients say.BIt must be something that many American companies hold a baby contest. Of course, babies are wonderful, and many parents would be the first to agree. Companies really bring in much money. Walgreens Baby contestIf you play the new Baby Milestones Challenge Contest by BabyCenter & Walgreens, you could win $1,000 in Walgreens & Gift Cards and Certificates. You can play the instant winner if you get a $ 25 Walgreen’s gift card, but you also have to write down your email address and receive all their sales and other information for the contest.Kids and BabiesKids and Babies are accepting entries for May 2013 Free Photo Contest. Baby Photo Galley with theme albums and age group albums is moved to the new website Cute Baby Gallery. Check for their Baby Photo Contest blog’s lates t update. The Grand prize is $ 25,000. The catch: Winners are decided by the visitors coming to the site and voting for their favorite babies, so you have to advertise their site for them. has a website only for their members, but if you are into baby photos, it is well worth surfing. You could receive offers on free samples, money-saving coupons (优惠券), and chances to win the latest contests.AvonAvon is another company that has a baby photo contest this spring. Avon is advertising their newest collection. It is Avon’s only collection for the photos of babies. Babies’ age: newborn to 2 years. Just go to and upload your recent baby’s photos. The first place baby will be featured in a Tiny Tillia Storybooks and win a $ 5,000 U.S. Savings Bond. Ten beautiful girls will win $ 300 worth of Tiny Tillia products.The tip is to run a search engine for all the latest contests going on and start entering them today. You could be lucky and win enough to put your baby through college! Have fun!61. In the author's opinion, companies’ action of holding a baby contest .A. is not reasonable at allB. is funny and interestingC. attracts parents' attentionD. can cost a company much money62. What is the basic condition for you to play the instant winner in Walgreens & ?A. Getting a gift cardB. Getting a certificateC. Winning 1,000 dollarsD. Receiving information for the contest63. If you want your baby to win the 2013 Free Photo Contest, you will _______.A. have to spend $ 25,000B. take your baby to the gallery in MayC. upload more photos of your babyD. have to help to advertise their site64. What can we learn from this passage?A. Free Photo Contest will be held in March, 2013．B. Avon is a website that will hold a baby photo contest．C. Parents. com accepts the photos of all kinds of people' babies．D. Parents can upload their one-year-old baby’s photos to TinyTillia. com．65. In the last paragraph, the author advises parents to _________ .A. try their best to take good care of their babyB. enter the contests as soon as possibleC. encourage their kids to go to college when they grow upD. find more tips for winning the contestsCResearchers at Washington University School of Medicine in ST. Louis have identified a gene that is required for proper development of the mouse ear, providing clues to deafness.In humans, this gene is known as FGF20. “When we inactivated(阻止活动) FGF20, we saw they were alive and healthy,” says senior author David M. Ornitz, Professor of Developmental Biology. “But then we figured out that they had absolutely no ability to hear.”The results show that disabling the gene causes a loss of outer hair cell, a special type of sensory cell in the ear responsible for amplifying(扩大) sound. While about two-thirds of the outer hair cells were missing in mice without FGF20, the number of inner hair cells, the cells responsible for transmitting the amplified signals to the brain, appeared normal.“This is the first evidence that inner and outer hair cells develop independently of one another,” says first author Sung-Ho, PhD, research associate. “This is important because most age-related deafness and heari ng loss caused by noise are due to the loss of outer hair cells.”As such, Ornitz and Huh believe that FGF20 signaling will be a required step toward the goal of regenerating outer hair cells in mammals, incapable of hearing restoration.The FGF20 gene stands for one member of a family of proteins known as fibroblast (纤维组织母细胞) growth factors. In general, members of this family are known to play important and broad roles in embryonic(胚胎的) development, tissue maintenance and wound healing.Ornitz and his colleagues found that FGF20 signaling must occur on or before day 14 of the embryo’s development to produce a normal inner ear. Even if FGF20 signaling occurred on day 15 or later, the inner ear still did not develop properly.“In mice, the cells that can bec ome outer hair cells must be exposed to the FGF20 protein at an early stage,” Ornitz says. “After embryonic day 14, it doesn’t matter if they see the protein. It’s too later for them to become outer hair cells.”66. After FGF20 was inactivated in mice, they __________.A. were not able to walk any moreB. didn’t appear abnormal immediatelyC. died without any symptoms soonD. saw an increase of outer hair cells67. According to the study, inner hair cells __________.A. are not affected by the absence of FGF20B. are responsible for regenerating soundC. will be missing if there isn’t FGF20D. have only been found in mice so far.68. The underlined word “regenerating” in Para. 5 can be replaced by“________”A. reducingB. fighting B. preventing D. reproducing69. What can we learn from the passage?A. Mammals are capable of restoring hearing themselves.B. Age-related deafness may be cured with FGF20 signaling.C. Most deafness among people is caused by the loss of inner hair cells.D. To generate outer hair cells, cells must meet the FGF20 protein on day 14.70. What is the passage mainly about?A. Why people become deaf.B. How to cure deafness.C. A new discovery about the gene PGF20.D. How the ear works.PART FOUR WRITINGSECTION ADirections: Read the following passage. Complete the diagram/Fill in the numbered blanks by using the information for the passage. Write NO MORE THAN 3 WORDS for each answer.We all know eating out can be a lot of fun. There’s th e experience of having someone wait on your every need, the social aspect of being in a restaurant with friends and, of course, the great benefit of the lack of in-home cleanup.We all also know eating out can be expensive, and I’m pretty sure college isn’t the most financially successful time in a normal person’s life. That’s why eating at home for a majority of meals really is the only option for many college students.Eating at home doesn’t have to be dull, boring, or difficult. It can and should be an e nergetic, creative experience that transforms the way you look at food. When you cook for yourself, you know exactly how your pasta（意大利面）is going to turn out. You know where the greens in your salad come from. You know the olive oil you’re using really comes from olives that are pressed for the first time. Use eating at home as an opportunity to learn and develop your kitchen skills. I promise you they will remain useful and rewarding for the rest of your life.Another important concept is to keep in mind that when it comes to shopping for food—less quantity, more quality. Buy base ingredients that are fresh, as local as possible and beautiful, and anything you cook will improve greatly. I promise you will be just as satisfied by eating a little bit less of something with a lot more quality.I am not saying eating out is a bad thing. But I insist there are many more places that are not worth your cash. Put a little more effort into cooking for yourself at home and you will gain experience and appreciation for the world of food.Title : Eating out or at home?I. Eating out: 71 but expensive★having someone wait 72★being in a restaurant 73★Freeing people from in-home cleanup.★Meeting financial problems because of 74II. Eating at home: to be creative and rewarding★Providing an experience to change your view on how you 75 — the way of the pasta turning out, the greens in salad 76 and the truth of olives being pressed for olive oil★77 skills in the kitchen★Being satisfied by eating a little less quantity with 78III. 79★80 and you will gain experience and appreciation for the food worldSECTION BDirections: Read the following passage. Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage and the required words limit. Write your answers on your answer sheet.I still remember the days when I was a youthful student in an engineering school. I lived a casual life, without caring about the future. I smoked, drank with friends and made girl friends. Little did I realize that casualness would certainly lead to loss.Two years had passed and I was staring down a report card that highlighted FALL in more than half the subjects. I didn’t care, at least not until my dad found about it. You see, I studied In India and unlike the United States where the students are expected to finance their own education, my dad financed me.Then came the day when my dad found out my habit of smoking. He lost his temper but he just told me, “Son, your allowance is cut in half from this moment on”. It hit me like a roundhouse kick.(回旋踢) from Bruce Lee. I was shocked out of my bones. I couldn’t comprehend how to pay off the debts that I had accumulated in college. I owed everybody money: the grocery store, the bars, the restaurants, my friends, etc. I was living a life filled with credit.When I went back to college, I knew that if I don’t change the way I live my life I won’t be able to pay everybody off. So I decided to make some changes. I quit smoking, cut off from my friends who led me down the wrong the road, starting hanging out in libraries and reading my engineering books.One year later, I went from a miserable failure to a magna cum laude(优等成绩). Life was never the same again. This incident made me know that anything is possible if you take action and do something about it, however small or large. Even today it still motivates me when I feel that I’m about to lose or give up. It reminds me that I can do it.81. What kind of life did the author live in the engineering school? (No more than 12 words)82. When did the author begin to care about the serious situation? (No more than 14 words)83. How did his father deal with his son’s problem? (No more than 8 words)84. What did the author learn from this incident? (No more than 12 words)SECTION CDirections: Write an English composition according to the instructions given below in Chinese.请你以“My recipe (秘方) for success”为题，写一篇120词左右的短文。

2013年高考英语2份模拟试题（带答案）-英语试题2013年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试陕西卷模拟试题（二）本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅰ卷（非选择题）两部分。

全卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟。

注意事项：1.答第1卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号、考试科目用2B铅笔涂写在答题卡上。

2.每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。

如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案标号，在试卷上作答无效。

第Ⅰ卷（选择题共95分）第一部分英语知识运用（共四节，满分55分）第一节语音知识（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）从每小题的A、B、C、D四个选项中，找出其划线部分与所给单词的划线部分读音相同的选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。

1. necklaceA. fortunateB. natureC. gradeD. classmate2. finishedA. decidedB. workedC. attractedD. cleaned3. defeatA. greatB. breadC. stealD. deadly4. linkA. handleB. fancyC. bankD. instruct5. clothA. minorityB. spokenC. opinionD. wonder第二节情景对话（共5小题，每小题1分，满分5分）根据对话情景和内容，从对话后的选项中选出能填人空白处的最佳选，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。

选项中有两项为多余选项。

Policeman: Now, Jimmy, did you get a good view（看法）of the accident?Jimmy: Oh, yes. I was standing outside the bank building and I saw it quite clearly. Policeman: Did you know what time it is?Jimmy: Yes. 6 It was 2:45 exactly.Policeman: Good. 7Jimmy: Well, quite slowly —— about 10 miles an hour. It was coming up York Road. 8 But they were still red when he went over them.Policeman: I see. 9 Was it also driving slowly?Jimmy: It was coming along Union Street about 30 miles per hour. It was a blue Toyota. 10 Policeman: Did you see what color the traffic light was?Jimmy: Yes, it changed to yellow just before he crossed it.A. What about the car?B. I checked my watch.C. Didn’t you see the car?D. Now, how fast was the truck moving?E. Was the car going beyond the speed limit?F. I suppose the truck driver knew the lights were going to change.G. The driver stopped his car when he saw the truck crossing the street.第三节语法和词汇知识（共15小题, 每小题1分，满分15分）从每小题的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。

株洲市二中2016届高三年级第三次月考试题英语本试卷分为第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1. 5分，满分7. 5分）听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1.What is the date today?A. April 20thB. April 21stC. May 4th2.What will the woman do next?A. Go to see a movieB. Do her homeworkC. Go to a class3.What’s the woman’s profession?A. TeacherB. LibrarianC. Student4.How much did the woman pay for the MP5 player including tax?A. $14B. $40C. $435.Why can’t Alice attend the meeting?A. She’s sick.B. She has to take care of her sister.C.She has to play with her sister.第二节（共15小题；每小题1. 5分，满分22. 5分）听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有几个小题，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。

每段对话读两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

6.Why is the man anxious to get his clothes back?A. He has to wear them.B.He will leave tomorrow.C.He wants to wash them.7.Where is the man?A. At the laundryB.In the hotel.C.In his house.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。

湖南省株洲市二中2012-2013学年高二英语下学期期末考试试题本试题卷分四个局部，共8页，时量l20分钟,总分为150分.PART ONE LISTENING COMPREHENSIONPART ONE LISTENING COMPREHENSION (30 marks)SECTION A (22. 5 marks)Directions:In this section, you will hear six conversations between two speakers. For each conversation, there are several questions and each question is followed by three choices marked A, Band C. Listen carefully and then choose the best answer for each questions. You will hear each conversation TWICE.Conversation 11. What did the man do before they met?A. He bought some things.B. He did some house work.C. He went to a meeting.2. How would they go to the ArtGallery?A. By busB. By taxiC. Bycar.Conversation 23. Where are the speakers most probably？A. At a clinic.B. At a classroom.C. At home.4. What does the man say about his throat?A. There is nothing wrong with it.B. He has a pain in it.C. He has some trouble swallowing things.Conversation 35. How far is it from the post office to the school?A. About 150 meters.B. About 100 meters.C. About 50 meters.6. Where does the man really want to go?A. To the bank.B. To the school.C. To the postoffice.Conversation 47. What will the woman do tonight?A. Play football.B. Attend aball. C. Buy a ball.8. What does the woman’s sister like best?A. Blue.B.Red. C.White.9. How much will the woman pay for what she has bought？A. $ 300.B.$ 600.C. $ 900.Conversation 510. Why can not Tom and Lily meet tonight?A. Because Lily is not at home.B. Because Tom will attend an important party.C. Because Tom will not be in Shandong.11. What time is the man going to leave?A. 2:15.B. 2:30.C. 2:00.12. What do we know about Tom and Lily?A. Teacher and student.B. Boyfriend and girlfriend.C. Bossand employee.Conversation 613. What can we know about the man?A. He is quiet.B. He is lively.C. He isupset.14. What does the woman want the man to do?A. Teach her Chinese.B. Chat with her.C. Write anarticle.15. What’s the man learning there?A. English.B. Chinese.C. Japanese. Section B (7. 5 marks)Directions：In this section, you will hear a short passage. Listen carefully and then fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Fill inPART TWO LANGUAGE KNOWLEDGE(45 marks)SECTION A (15marks)Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C, and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.21. A poet and artist with high fame ______ coming to speak to us about Chinese literatureand painting tomorrow afternoon.A. isB. areC. wasD. were22. To keep healthy, you should eat any of the food that is offered on the table_______ it is not well cooked.A. ifB. untilC. thatD. unless23. When his wife returned from abroad, Kevin ____ his paintings at the art museumin his hometown.A. was exhibitingB. exhibitedC. would exhibitD. had been exhibiting24. I would prefer _______ a low-income job that I am interested in rather than_________ my interest.A. to do; abandonB. doing; abandonC. to do; to abandonD. doing; to abandon25.______ the point that we should be punctual the next day, our director left themeeting room ahead of time.A. StressingB. Having stressedC. To stressD. Being stressed26.The naughty boy had wanted to play football with the kids in the street, but hisparents warned him ____.A. not toB. not to doC. to doD. of doing27. Faced with challenges, your ability is makes a difference.A．that B. which C. how D. what28. ______ more energy to my studies instead of to online games, I would be sittingina comfortable office now.A. Were I devotedB. Had I devotedC. Would I devoteD. Should I devote29. The poor boy seems _____ the news that his father died in the car accident forthere is no sign of sorrow on his face.A. not to be knownB. not to have receivedC. to have not receivedD. not to know30. Workers who cannot speak good English may be at disadvantage ____ with foreigncustomers.A. when interactingB. when interactedC. when to interactD. when being interacted31. It is a great pity that the band which Jack was a member of ____ after 26 yearsofplaying together on stage.A. broke upB. put upC. sent upD. took up32.It was so dark outside that the little child ________ go out by himself.A. dare not toB. daredC. daresD. didn’t dare to33. I wonder why you didn’t do as ________ and it’s the third time you have done this.A. tellingB. be toldC. told toD. tell34. —Tom, have you finished your homework?—Yes, I ________ before you came back, mom.A. finishedB. have finishedC. had finishedD. finish35.The doctor did __________ save the patient’s life.A. that he could doB. all what he couldC. all he could toD. which he couldSECTION B (18 marks)Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C, and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fitsthe context.I break off a piece of candy and take pleasure in its sweet outside and the bitter,dark chocolate inside, thinking of my own life. Being raised by a single parent wasa bitter-sweet 36 , which gave me motivation and ambition.There were several years that have left a(n)37 bitter taste in my mouth —those when my mother married a man and moved my sister, Emily, and me several states awayfrom our hometown. The first few months were38: baseball games, family trips to the mall, dinners and movies together. Then things changed. Baseball became too expensive, and trips to the mall were39by days Emily and I spent isolated (孤立的) in our rooms under our stepfather’s 40 . Moreover, screaming matches betweenhim and our mother always 41dinner. We spent five years living in a family that had42a war zone. Emily and I almost grew used to this situation . Then one evening, after another argument had erupted , we left home. I was 14, my sister 11, and we were43.A friend of my mother let us stay with her.Instead of focusing on our economic instability, my mother selflessly pushed meto struggle for success. She wanted me to lead a more44life than hers. She workedlong hours every night to pay her bills.45, she would find time to read and playwith Emily and me. Mom taught me the46of perseverance (坚持不懈) and education. We finally settled in Texas. And now, writing this essay with my favorite candy closeat hand, I realize my family and I are at the best points of our lives. I haven’tlet the trying times stop me from making47 , both academically and personally. I know that a bitter environment can provide good learning experiences, and that success, even more than candy, is the sweetest treat of all.36.A. behavior B. habit C. activity D. experience37. A. hardly B. extremely C. potentiallyD. Gently38. A. sweet B. bitter C. boring D. terrible39.A. concerned B. associated C. accompanied D. replaced40 A. sympathy B. reminder C. orders D. requests41.A. separated B. interrupted C. harmed D. Adjusted42. A. turned into B. turned up C. turned down D. turned on43. A. homeless B. lucky C. educated D. wealthy44. A. interesting B. comfortable C. simple D. typical45. A. Instead B. Otherwise C. Meanwhile D. Therefore46. A. value B. cost C. price D. theme47. A. emotions B. expectations C. fortunes D. achievementsSECTION C (12 marks)Directions: Complete the following passage by using ONE word for each blank that best fits the context.Robert Burns was born 48 1759 in a poor family with many debts. Encouraged by his first love, Nelly Kirkpatrick, he began to write poems. Soon he achieved great fame after his first book of poetry was published. Famous 49 he was, he had to earn 50 living by farming. Unfortunately, a hard life and weak health shortened his life. He died 51 the age of 37 in 1796. In memory of him, people built 52 statue of him in George Square in Glasgow, Scotland. Besides, his house in Alloway was opened as a museum of his life and work.Burns was one of the Romantic poets. Influenced 53 the Romantic Movement, their poetry is full of imagination and strong feelings. Freedom 54 beauty are the frequent topics.“A Red, Red Rose〞 is Burns’s popular poem. It was intended to be a song. He wrote in the same way 55 which Scottish people spoke back then and was divided into four sections. In the poem symbols like a red rose and a song are used to describe his love.PART THREE READING COMPREHENSION(30 marks)Directions:Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information givenin the passage.AIt is no surprise that more and more people like bicycling, because it is fun, healthy and good. Maybe that's why there are 1.4 billion bicycles and only 400 million cars on roads worldwide today, Bikes can take you almost anywhere, and there is no oil cost.Get on a bicycle and ride around your neighborhood. You may discover something new all around you. Stopping and getting off a bike is easier than stopping and getting out of your car. You can bike to work and benefit from the enjoyable exercise without polluting the environment. You don't even have to ride all the way.Folding bikes work well for people who ride the train. Just fold the bike and take it with you. You can do the same on an airplane. A folding bike can be packedin a suitcase. You can also take a common bike with you when you fly. But be sure to look for information by getting on airline websites. Not all airlines are bicycle-friendly to travelers.Health Benefits of Bicycling:It helps to prevent heart diseases and control your weight.A 15-minute bike ride three times a week burns off five kilos of fat a year.Bicycling can improve your mood.Exercise like bicycling has been shown to make people feel better, more relaxed and self-confident.Bicycling is healthier than driving.56. From the passage, we know that bicycling is becoming very _______.A. surprisingB. excitingC. expensiveD. popular57. When you are riding your bicycle around your neighborhood, you may ______.A. pollute the environment aroundB. find something you didn't noticeC. go everywhere and use a little oilD. get off your bike and begin to work58. If you travel with a folding bike, you can fold it and _______.A. get out of the carB. take it onto a trainC. put it in your purseD. go on airline websites59. One of the benefits of bicycling is that ______.A. you can fold the bicycleB. you will be friendly to othersC. you will be more relaxedD. you may get fatter and fatter60. Which of the following is True according to the passage?A. Bicycling is an enjoyable exercise for people.B. Driving cars is healthier than riding bikes.C. Riding a bike pollutes your neighborhood.D. Common bikes are welcomed by all airlines.BIt was in the Victorian Era (维多利亚时期) that the novel became the leading form of literature in English. Most writers were more concerned to meet the tastes of the middle class. The best known works of the period included the works of Charles Dickens and the Bronté sisters and others. Charles Dickens came on the literary scene in the 1830s. Dickens wrote vividly about London life and the struggles of the poor. Most of his works were written in a very humorous style, which was popular with readers of all classes. The Bronté sisters were English writers of the 1840s and 1850s. They began to write from early childhood. In 1846 they published the first book at their own expense as poets; however, their book attracted little attention, selling only two copies. Then the sisters turned to writing novels, each producing a novel in the following year. An interest in rural(田园的) matters and the changing social and economic situation of the countryside may be seen in the novels of Thomas Hardy and a number of others. Literature for children developed as a single style. Some works became well-known, such as those of Lewis Carroll and Edward Lear. Adventure novels were written for adults but are now generally grouped in the list for children. Helen Beatrix Potter was an English author at the end of the Victorian Era, best known for her children’s books, which featured (以……为特色) animal characters. In her thirties, Potter published the highly successful children’s book The Tale of Peter Rabbit in 1902.61. What can we know about Charles Dickens from the text?A. He showed an interest in rural matters in his writing.B. He focused on changing social and economic situation of the countrysideC. He wrote about the struggles of the poor in London?D. He published the highly successful children’s book62. Which is TRUE about the Bronté sisters?A. They were English writers of the 1830s.B. They paid to have their first book published.C. They began their writing from the rural life.D. Their first book was successful.63. Who wrote the famous children’s book The Tale ofPeter Rabbit according to the text?A. Lewis Carroll.B. The Brontésisters.C. Thomas Hardy.D. Helen Beatrix Potter.64. The author states in the last paragraph that ________.A. Edward Lear was famous for writing about animalsB. adventure novels were not written for children at firstC. Thomas Hardy was not as famous as Lewis CarrollD. society changed rapidly in the Victorian Era65. This text is mainly about ________.A. literature in the Victorian EraB. writing styles in the Victorian EraC. famous works in the Victorian EraD. the importance of literature in the Victorian EraCWhat should you think about in trying to find your career? You are probably better at some school subjects than others. These may show strengths that you can use in your work. A boy who is good at mathematics can use that in an engineering career.A girl who spells well and likes English may be good at office work .So it is important to know the subjects you do well in at school. On the other hand, you may not have any specially strong or weak subjects but your records show a general satisfactory standard. Although not all subjects can be used directly in a job, they may have indirect value. Knowledge of history is not required for most jobs but if history is one of your good subjects you will have learned to remember facts and details. This is an ability that can be useful in many jobs.If you have had a part-time job on Saturdays or in the summer, think what you gained from it. If nothing else, you may get to work on time, to follow instructions and to get on with older workers. You may have learned to give correct change in a shop, for example. Just as important, you may become interested in a particular industry or career you see from the inside in a part-time job.Facing your weak points is also part of knowing yourself. You may be all thumbs when you handle tools; perhaps you are a poor speller or cannot add up a column of figures. It is bitter to face any weaknesses than to pretend they do not exist. Your school record, for instance, may not be too good, yet it is an important part of your background. You should not be apologetic about it but instead recognize that you will have a chance of a fresh start at work.66．Which of the following best sums up the first paragraph?A．The importance of doing well at school.B．Using school performance to help to choose a career.C．The importance of being good at all subjects.D．The indirect value of school work.67．The writer thinks that for a student to have a part-time job is probably.A．a waste of time that could have been spent on studyB．useful for his future workC．a good way to earn extra moneyD．a good way to find out his weak points68．According to the passage, if a students school record is not good, he ____.A．will be a complete failure in his future workB．will not be able to find a suitable jobC．will regret not having worked harder at schoolD．may do well in his future work69．Which subject is supposed to have no direct value for job hunting?A．Mathematics.B．English. C．Technical Drawing. D．History.70．The whole passage centers on ____.A．choosing a career according to what one is skilled inB．acquiring knowledge by working hard at schoolC．developing ones personalities for the future.D．finding ones strong and weak pointsPART FOUR WRITINGPart IV Writing (45 marks)SECTION A (10 marks)Directions:Read the following passage. Complete the diagram/Fill in the numbered blanks by using the information for the passage. Write NO MORE THAN 3 WORDS for each answer.Simple living doesn’t mean that you give up your job and start living in the countryside, but it means that we spend our time, energy and efforts on important things in life. It can be good for us in some ways.Firstly, simple living can keep your mind peaceful. It makes sure that unnecessary things are out of your life and you concentrate on the real factors that affect the quality of life. Through simple living you can see the positive side of life and won’t feel jealous and greedy.Secondly, simple living can make you have time for your loved ones. Most of us become so busy in our lives that we forget to spend time with our dear ones. People who believe in simple living value the time spent with their loved ones.Thirdly, simple living is helpful in the improvement of health. By choosing to be simple, you feel less stressed in daily life. Simple living gives you a new view on things and helps you join in creative activities. It allows you to devote some time to recreational activities〔娱乐活动〕, physical exercises, etc., which help you in leading a healthy lifestyle.Fourthly, living simply allows you to have time to look back on the precious moments in your life. It makes you aware of your strengths and weaknesses. People who aimlessly pursue materialistic pleasure 〔物质享受〕are often not sure what they exactly want from life. They never have time to analyze themselves. Simple living helps you stay happy with what life has offered you and helps in creating positives in your life.Lastly, simple living can reduce your expenses. It can make sure that you’re doing your bit for the protection of the environment. If all of us reduce our daily expenses on electricity, fuels, etc, we’ll be able to stop the degradation (退化)of the environment.Title: 71. __________ of Simple Living●Keeping your mind 72. __________:Concentrating on the real factors that 73. __________Seeing the positive side of life and avoiding bad feelings like jealousy and greediness●Making you have time for your loved onesMaking you 74. __________ in your lives with your dear onesMaking you value the time spent with your loved ones●Helping you 75. __________76. __________ your stressGiving you a new view on thingsHelping you in leading a healthy lifestyle●Allowing you to look back on 77. __________ in your lifeMaking you know your 78. __________Making you know what you exactly want from lifeGiving you time to analyze yourselfHelping you 79. __________with life offering you and helping in creating positives in your life●Helping protect the environment80. __________ the environment from becoming bad by reducing the use ofelectricity, fuels, etc.SECTION B(10 marks)Directions: Read the following passage. Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage and the required words limit. Write your answers on your answer sheet.A school in Nanjing plans to order Korean-style school uniforms for students, but parents were against the move, believing that the new uniforms looked too good and would encourage early romances among the students.Parents: “My daughter was so excited about the Korean-style uniform, saying it’s her dream to wear a miniskirt to school every day,〞 a mom said. “My daughter also called her classmates to talk about how handsome the boys looked in the uniforms! If the students wear such beautiful uniforms, how can they concentrate on their studies?〞School: we had to stop the plan because many parents were strongly against it. Some parents thought it was just a way for the school to make money, and others thought the new uniforms would take students attention away from their studies.Students: the students were very disappointed about the school’s final decision. They thought the sportswear uniformsmade them look androgynous( 兼具两性的). They said the Korean uniforms had many advantages such as raising interest in class and lifting confidence.As for concerns about romance, the students believe that love is love and has no relationship to the uniforms.The Department of Education: We don’t have a unified standard for school uniforms. The schools can choose their own styles. Either sportswear or other uniforms are OK. Currently, most middle and elementary schools in Nanjing have sportswear uniforms.Expert: Fashionable school uniforms can increase students’interest in learning. Parents don’t need to worry too much about early romances. Today’s primary and middle school students have strong personalities and their appreciation of beauty is rapidly forming. A fashionable uniform can foster(培养) their sense of belonging to the school and reduce their resistance to the school’s management.But we don’t have to follow Korean or Japanese styles. We should design our own Chinese style uniforms.81. Why were some parents against their children wearing fashionable schooluniforms？ (No more than 15 words)82. Why did students dislike the sportswear uniforms? (No more than 5 words)83. What’s experts’attitude towards fashionable school uniforms? (No more than 3 words)84. What’s the title of the passage? (No more than 10 words)SECTION C (25 marks)Directions: Write an English composition according to the instructions given below in Chinese.假设你是Steven,某报的英语编辑，请你根据李华所写信的内容结合自己的人生经历用英文写一封回信。

株洲市第二中学2015届高三模拟考试（七）英语试题本试卷分为四个部分，包括听力，语言知识运用、阅读理解和书面表达。

满分150分，考试时间120分钟。

PartⅠ Listening Comprehension (30 marks)Section A (22.5 marks)Directions: In this section, you will hear six conversations between two speakers. For each conversation, there are several questions and each question is followed by three choices marked A, B and C. Listen carefully and then choose the best answer for each question.You will hear each conversation TWICE.Conversation 11. Who wrote the songs?A. A famous personB. The womanC. The man2. When were the songs written?A. TodayB. Last monthC. In the past two months Conversation 23. Where did the conversation most probably take place?A. At homeB. In a clothes shopC. At the tailor’s4. What kind of skirt would the man’s wife probably like?A. A short red oneB. A short blue oneC. A long red one Conversation 35. When should the man have returned the books?A. On May 25thB. On May 18thC. On May 11th6. How much should the man pay in late fees?A. 10 yuanB. 70 yuanC. 140 yuanConversation 47. Where are the two speakers probably?A. In an officeB. At homeC. At a zoo8. Why doesn’t the man like the cat?A. The cat is meowingB. The cat needs feedingC. The cat only cares about himself.9. Who will finally feed the cat?A. NobodyB. The manC. The womanConversation 510. What is Jim doing?A. Watching TVB. Doing his homeworkC. Watching his favorite show11. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?A. ClassmatesB. Mother and sonC. Teacher and student12. What is Jim’s attitude towards the rules?A. SupportiveB. DissatisfiedC. SurprisedConversation 613. What did the woman ask John to do last night?A. Prepare the mealB. Pack the schoolbagC. Get something out of hisschoolbag14. What kind of food will John make himself?A. Some carrotsB. A fried eggC. Some cookies15. What does the woman promise John?A. Some carrot juiceB. Toast with butter onC. A breakfast steakSection B (7.5 marks)Directions: In this section, you will hear a short passage. Listen carefully and then fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Fill in each blank with no more than three words. You will hear the short passage TWICE.Part II Language Knowledge (45 marks)Section A (15 marks)Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.21.---Would you please repeat the grammar rules again?---Of course, but I am sure that you _______ to me carefully, as I have told you twice already.A. don’t listenB. wouldn’t listenC. weren’tlistening D. aren’t listening22.Many people nowadays refer to themselves as chihou --- people who love to eat andare satisfied and excited when _______ delicious food.A. tastedB. tastingC. to tasteD. having tasted23.---Do you have any news about Bob? ---Yeah. We ______ each other quite a lotrecently.A. sawB. had been seeingC.see D. have seen24.Officials in Victoria said on Monday that it would be days _______ the fires werebrought under control, even if temperatures stayed down.A. sinceB. whenC.before D. After25.---Why couldn’t you tell me how you felt about things?---That’s because I grew up in a family _________ we didn’t talk about feelings.A. whereB. whichC.when D. Why26.---What did Kincaid say just now?---He said he ________ a dog if he hadn’t been away from home too much.A. had hadB. hadC. wouldhave D. would have had27.We’re looking for an English teacher, especially ________ with pati ence andimagination.A. thatB. oneC. theone D. It28.Research findings show we spend about two hours dreaming every night, no matterwhat we _________ have done during the day.A. shouldB. wouldC.may D. must29.---_______ one and a half months enough for the project to be finished?---I am afraid not. The professor is ill and only after he recovers ________ go on with it.A. Is; can heB. Are; he canC. Is; hecan D. Are; can he30.They reached at last ______ was once a temple where the farmers used to keep cattle.A.whereB. whatC. thatD. Which31. She will stop showing off if no notice ______ of her.A. takesB. will be takenC. is takenD. has taken32. According to a recent medical study, people who do not get enough sleep are ______likely to have heart disease.A. more than twice asB. twice as more thanC. twice more than asD. as more than twice33. Your cousin is said ______ a new computer program recently, but do you know whenhe will finish it?A. designingB. to have been designingC. to designD. having designed34. All the preparations for the project ______, we’re ready to start.A. have been completedB. had been completedC. completedD. completing35. Most people don’t realize the amount of effort _______ in writing a novel.A. involvingB. to involveC. involvesD. involvedSection B (18 marks)Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.A friend of mine was offered a position to teach in an institute of literature. That year he was only 28 years old, but had already published literary works of about 600,000 Chinese characters.Many students were filled with admiration for his 36 . Quite a few literature fans went to him for advice. “Sir, would you share with us your secret for writing so successfully?”He replied frankly, “Yes, Just one word--- 37 .”“Then, 38 passion do we need if we want to write as well as you do?”They pressed him.“One foot deep,” answered my friend.One-foot-deep passion? They felt 39 . My friend took them home and fetched out a handful of used writing paper from under his bed: all the sheets were filled with small and closely-written characters. Those were his 40 manuscripts (手稿), a good foot in thickness.“If you want to achieve something in writing, you must 41 a passion that’s one foot deep. In other words, you should 42 writing until your rejected manuscripts accumulate to one foot thick. During this period, you must not become impatient or sink into despair. Only with expectation and passion can you have 43 and hope for the future,” he told his students.Enlightened(启发) by his words, the students came to realize that success in writing is not something 44 to get. On the contrary, it requires painstaking efforts. They looked enthusiastic and eager to have a try right away.But my friends continued, “There is one thing you must bear in mind: The passion can 45 be one foot deep! If after practicing countless times and your writing still remains at the level of a high school student, you might as well try something else, or you’ll get into a blind alley. Any further attempts will just mean a(n) 46 of your time and talent.”Indeed, whatever we do, we should do it with deep and persevering passion. However, if our effort has proved to be 47 , we should quit as soon as possible and try something different while we are young. Success may be at the corner just when we switch over to a new direction.36. A. position B. accumulation C. devotion D. achievements37. A. patience B. passion C. perseverance D. effort38. A. how deep B. how much C. how far D. how long39. A. excited B. disappointed C. inspired D. confused40. A. rejected B. unfinished C. awarded D. published41. A. consider B. dismiss C. maintain D. seek42. A. try on B. touch on C. keep on D. decide on43. A. confidence B. faith C. desire D. guarantee44. A. available B. useful C. special D. easy45. A. only B. never C. occasionally D. seldom46. A. honor B. aspect C. waste D. chance47. A. endless B. fruitless C. careless D. pricelessSection C (12 marks)Directions: Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the context.A few months ago we started a blog called "Confessions（自白） of an English Learner." This blog is for you to share your stories about language misunderstandings. Many of you provided advice about 48 you learned English. Thanks to everyone who has joined the discussion on the blog so far.One web visitor described his difficulty with two English language words that sound similar 49 are very different in meaning. Moises wrote from his home in El Salvador. He described a mistake he made on his first visit 50 the United States.At the time, Moises was working on a cruise ship. It was his second day. He was organizing some of his belongings 51 a co-worker came into the room they were sharing. The co-worker asked, "Hey, my friend, do you want soap?" Moises wrote that he was surprised by the question and excited to use his English. He answered, "No thanks. I am 52 hungry."Well, everyone in the room started laughing and Moises didn’t understand the joke. 53 new friends then explained that "soap" is 54 you use to wash yourself. "Soup" is what you eat. Moises said this incident happened ten years ago. He added, "Do you imagine that I am 55 English teacher now?"Part III Reading Comprehension (30 marks)Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage.AUntil last summer I had a very comfortable life: winter vacations skiing and summer cruises. My parents spent a lot of money on a private school, so they could get me into a competitive middle school. Everything was about tomorrow, next year, my graduation. We never had to worry about today.Before last summer I never thought much about the people in the world who live day to day, every day, whose lives are controlled by poverty and hunger. Then I enrolled in a two-week intensive program. We lived in a “Tribal Village,” in a hot, dry open grassland in Arkansas, a state of the south-central United States. I am a tribal memberin Mozambique, a country of southeast Africa. Every meal, I make the fire for my family, and feel the flames lick up my nostrils as I blow to keep the fuel alive. I cook mush with vegetables. This is all my family is ever given.I feed the hen and three rabbits their dinner. I grow attached to the rabbits, even though I know I shouldn’t. I name them. I’m not getting enough to eat; it’s time to decide whether or not to kill the rabbits. I feel pain but it’s a privileged child’s pain because I know I will soon be eating again. That’s not true for a lot of other children around the world.Growing up comfortably in the U.S., I’ve never had to worry about my dinner, and even though this whole process was only a simulation, it changed my life. Now I believe in doing whatever I can to help find practical ways to defeat hunger.So I’ve become president of Roots and Shoots, a group working to improve local environments for people and animals. I’m also working to create a program at my high school called the “Safe Passage” trip to help young people in the Guatemala City dump. And I’ve got plans to do more. I'm often thinking of laboring in the hot sun and the millions who still do. Now, I try to live for today and stop worrying so much about the future. When I eat or feel full, I am grateful for this fortunate life and want to extend the same feeling to others.I believe in offering help to those who need it.56.What is true about the author before last summer?A. Her life was under great pressure.B. She didn’t have to worry about the future.C. Her life was well-planned.D. She had to worry about her dinner57.We can learn from the second paragraph that _______________.A. the author raised some rabbits as petsB. the author had a very difficult life in the “Tribal Village”C. the author never thought about poor people after the programD. the author took part in a two-week program in Africa58.The author feel pain because ______.A. she doesn’t want to kill the rabbitsB. she is not getting enough to eatC. she can’t go back t o her regular lifeD. she is a privileged child59.What does the underlined word “simulation” in the fourth paragraph probably mean?A. RealityB. ImitationC. ImaginationD. Experience60.What influence did the author’s experience in the “Tribal Village” have on her?A. It inspired her to start two groups to help others.B. It taught her to be grateful to her parents.C. It has made her life more comfortable.D. It gave birth to a belief in helping others.BWHENEVER we see pandas, we just can’t get enough of them. It is so much funwatching those black-and-white furry animals eating bamboo or rolling around. If only we could get closer to them! Don’t worry – you might just get the chance.The Bifengxia Base of China Giant Panda Protection and Research Center in Ya’an, Sichuan province is offering the “most fun job” in the country – being a panda caretaker. “We want more people to pay attention to giant pandas’ protection work,” said Heng Yi, a publicity official at the center. Current volunteers at the center are mostly from Japan, Europe and the US, he said. If one gets the job, he or she earns an annual pay of 200,000 yuan, a car for transport and free working meals and accommodations. And the chosen caretaker has only one mission: spending 365 days with the lovely pandas. Doesn’t that sound like a good deal?While the job of panda caretaker offers many happy moments with one of our planet’s most wonderful endangered species, here are some other fun job opportunities around the world.Caretaker of the Great Barrier Reef: Imagine spending the entire day going around Australia’s beaches in a bikini and feeding some of the hundreds of species of fish around a beautiful coral reef. Back in 2009, 34-year-old British applicant Ben Southall beat tens of thousands of people to become a Great Barrier Reef caretaker. In return, he received a big salary of more than 600,000 yuan for six months and lived in a villa for free.Tour guide in Champagne cellars: The vineyards (葡萄园) of Northern France are so romantic. Plenty of people go to visit them each year to sample their products. How much better would it be if you were there full time to experience it yourself? You could also enjoy a reasonable discount at the end of the day!Monkey chasers:Luxury hotels in India work hard to keep a healthy relationship between their guests and their country’s native monkeys. But the hairy animals often get a little out of hand. As a result, the hotels employ “monkey chasers”, wh o spend their days shooting away (轰) monkeys and preventing them from stealing biscuits and other things.Of course, it’s possible that these jobs aren’t as fun as they seem. For example, caring for pandas might be hard work – even a little boring sometimes. In the end, if you’re really doing your dream job, you shouldn’t feel like you’re working at all.61. Which of the following is TURE according to the first 2 paragraphs?A. Panda caretakers should play with pandas during summer.B. Most of the volunteers are from Asia and America.C. More people may be attracted to protect pandas.D. With a high salary, panda caretakers can certainly do a good job.62. The duty of the Great Barrier Reef caretaker is __________.A. picking up coral reefs while checking the beachesB. feeding some kinds of fish around the coral reefsC. protecting tourists’ life and propertiesD. walking around the beaches in bikini63. The underlined word “sample” means_________.A. tasteB. produceC. sellD. promote64. About “Monkey chasers”, we can infer _________.A. hotels employ them to drive monkeys awayB. monkeys are often in controlC. Indian people are kind to monkeys most of the timeD. monkey chasers are well-paid in India65. The purpose of the passage is _________.A. to introduce some fun jobs across the worldB. to call on people to take fun jobsC. to encourage people to chase their dreamD. to tell us the hardships behind fun jobsCSunny countries are often poor. A shame, then, that solar power is still quite expensive. Eight19, a British company by Cambridge University, has, however, invented a novel way to get round this.In return for a deposit of around $10 it is supplying poor Kenyan families with a solar cell able to generate 2.5 watts of electricity, a battery that can deliver a three amp（安培） current to store this electricity, and a lamp whose bulb is a light-emitting diode（二极管）. The firm thinks that this system, once the battery is fully charged, is enough to light two small rooms and to power a mobile-phone charger for seven hours. Then, next day, it can be put outside and charged back up again. The trick is that, to be able to use the electricity, the system's keeper must buy a scratch card—for as little as a dollar—on which is printed a reference number. The keeper sends this reference, plus the serial number of the household solar unit, by SMS to Eight19. The company's server will respond automatically with an access code to the unit.Users may consider that they are paying an hourly rate for their electricity. In fact, they are paying off the cost of the unit. After buying around $80 worth of scratch cards—which Eight19 expects would take the average family around 18 months—the user will own it. He will then have the option of continuing to use it for nothing, or of trading it in for a bigger one, perhaps driven by a 10-watt solar cell.In that case, he would go then through the same process again, paying off the additional cost of the upgraded kit at a slightly higher rate. Users would therefore increase their electricity supply steadily and affordably.According to Eight19's figures, this looks like a good deal for customers. The firm believes the average energy-starved Kenyan spends around $10 a month on oil—enough to fuel a couple of smoky lamps—plus $2 on charging his mobile phone in the market-place. Regular users of one of Eight19's basic solar units will spendaround half that, before owning it completely. Meanwhile, as the cost of solar technology falls, it should get even cheaper.66.The underlined word “get round” in the first paragraph can be replaced by _______ .A. make use ofB. come up withC. look intoD. deal with67. What should the user do when the electricity in the battery is used up?A. Buy a scratch card.B. Recharge it outside.C. Buy another solar cell.D. Return it to the company.68. How much would users pay for the cell and scratch cards before they own a 2.5-wattsolar cell?A. Around $10.B. Around $80.C. Around$90. D. Around $180.69. It can be inferred from the last paragraph that ____________.A. Kenyan families would find it difficult to afford the solar cellB. using the solar cell would help Kenyan families save moneyC. few Kenyan families use mobile phones for lack of electricityD. the company will make a great profit from selling solar cells70. What might be the most suitable title for the passage?A. Solar Energy: Starting from Scratch.B. Eight19: a creative British Company.C. Kenyan Families: Using Solar Energy for Free.D. Poor Countries: Beginning to Use Solar Energy.Part Ⅳ Writing (45 marks)Section A (10 marks )Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in the numbered blanks by using the information from the passage.Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.Intense physical exercise is not the only way to better health. Studies show that walking several times a week can lower the risk of many diseases. They include heart disease，stroke，diabetes，bone loss，arthritis，and depression. Walking also can help you lose weight.Fast walking is good for the heart. Researchers say walking can sharply reduce the risk of suffering a heart attack.Studies have also shown that walking for 30 minutes a day can delay and possibly prevent the development of diabetes(糖尿病)．People who are overweight have an especially high risk to develop this disease.Walking strengthens the muscles and builds up the bones that they are attached to. Studies show that walking could decrease the risk of developing osteoporosis(骨质疏松)．Walking can also help relieve the pain of arthritis in areas where bonesare joined. This is because walking strengthens the muscles around the bones.Experts say walking is one of the safest ways to exercise. There is a low risk of injuries. So it is good for people who are starting an exercise program for the first time and for older people.A walking program is easy to start. You should wear loose clothes and good shoes. There are shoes that are designed specially for lots of walking.How fast should you walk？For the best effect，doctors say you should walk fast enough to cause you to breathe hard. Yet you should still be able to talk. Let your arms move freely while you walk.There are no rules to start a walking program. You might walk short distances. Or you might walk up hills to strengthen your leg muscles. Health experts say you can gain the most from a walking program if you walk at about five kilometers an hour for 30 minutes a day. You should do this about five times a week.Title： 71 to keep fitI. 72 of walking● Reducing the risk of a heart attack● 73 the development of diabetes● Decreasing the risk of osteoporosis and 74 of arthritis.II. Superiorities to other exercises● Being 75 than many other ways of exercise, especially for beginnersor elders● Being easy to startIII. 76● Wearing loose clothes and good shoes and preferring 77 for lots of walking● Walking fast enough to cause you to breathe with 78 but you shouldstill be able to talk● Walking with your arms 79● Walking at a speed of about 80 per hour for 30 minutes a day and 5times a weekSection B (10 marks)Directions: Read the following passage. Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage.On a warm March morning, my father took me for a memorable hike in the woods that bordered our town. I was thrilled to spend a few hours alone with him.We left home that morning with a lunch box. At the edge of town, we followed an abandoned stretch of the old canal into the woods. Father held my hand and we laughed as we passed by a big fallen maple. “I brought along a couple of knives,” he said. Maybe we can find a good tree to carve our initials（姓名的首字母）on.”I pointed out some maples and oaks that looked good to me, but Father shook hishead. “We need a tree with smooth bark（树皮）,” he explains. “Let’s head up the hill.”Half an hour later, we found a young beech（山毛榉）with smooth bark, firmly rooted in the hillside and rising against a backdrop of clear blue sky. “This is a good one,” Father said.He carved his initials neatly in the smooth bark. “A sharp knife’s the secret,” he said as I tried to copy his technique.An hour later our work was done.In the years that followed, I didn’t think much about that special day. Nearly 5 decades later, however, I finally learned the real significance of our long-ago Sunday hike. Just days beforehand, Father had received his health report. As the two of us were carving our initials into the beech that day, he must have been aware that we might not have much more time together.Upon realizing this, I went to find out whether “our” tree was still standing. After several hou rs’ search, a stately beech caught my eye, and there they were! Two sets of initials, stretched across the smooth silvery bark. I embraced “our” tree, and revealed（陶醉）in the knowledge that this link with my past was still standing.81. Why was the author thrilled before the hike? (No more than 12 words) (2 marks) ______________________________________________________________________________ 82. What did the author and his father do upon finding a good tree? (No more than 6 words)(2 marks)______________________________________________________________________________ 83. What did the author realize about the hike nearly 5 decades later? (No more than 13 words)(3 marks)______________________________________________________________________________ 84. What did the author regard their tree as? (No more than 9 words) (3 marks) ______________________________________________________________________________Section C (25 marks)Directions: Write an English composition according to the instructions given below in Chinese.即将毕业的我们，就此进入了高中学习和生活的最后一个学期；梦想和成功指日可待。

2020届湖南省株洲市第二中学高三英语三模试题及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ASahara Marathon 2021-Around the WorldThe Sahara Marathon is organized by the Saharawi Ministry of Youth and Sports and a group of volunteers from different countries. During the last twenty years, thousands of runners from all continents have traveled to the Algerian desert to live the experience provided by this race and to bond with refugee families. In this unique edition of 2021, the experience will be different. The race will be held in a virtual way and the donations collected through the event will go to the most needy families in the Saharawi Camps of Tindouf.Rules of the 2021 Sahara MarathonParticipationAll those people over 16 years of age (16 included) may take part in this virtual competition, as long as they are correctly registered, both in time and in form. The registered runner must download the Official Sahara Marathon APP to take the race.Distance and TravelThe distance options selectable in the APP are: 5k, 10k, 21k and 42k. As it is a virtual test, it is very important to make sure that the chosen route allows good mobile coverage for the correct functioning of the GPS. RegistrationRegistration has a cost of 15 euros, which includes participation in the race and a donation of 5 euros to refugee families. Participants can, if they choose, purchase the official pack of the test (T-shirt, scar, and bib) for the price of 25 euros.AcceptanceRegistration is personal and non-transferable and implies acceptance of these regulations. Runners who are not registered or run without the APP will not be admitted.1. What can we learn about the 2021 Sahara Marathon?A. It is a big family event.B. It provides a virtual tour.C. It raises money for charity.D. It will be held in the desert.2. How much should a runner pay if he wants to register for the race?A. 15 euros.B. 20 euros.C. 25 euros.D. 40 euros.3. What are runners required to do in the race?A. Choose safe routes.B. Wear casual clothes.C. Run with the official app.D. Transfer registration in time.BAustralia’s Great Barrier Reef has lost 50% of its corals (珊瑚) within 30 years, with climate change a key driver of reef disturbance, a new study has found.Researchers from the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies, inQueensland, northeasternAustralia, studied coral communities and theirsize along the length of theGreat Barrier Reefbetween 1995 and 2017, finding all coral populations disappear gradually, they said.Reefs are important to the health of ocean ecosystems — without them, ecosystems break down and ocean life dies.Coral population decreases happened in both shallow and deep water coral species, experts found, but branching and table-shaped corals — which provide habitats for fish — were worst affected by mass bleaching (漂白) events in 2016.Warm ocean temperatures are the main reason of coral bleaching. Bleaching doesn’t kill coral immediately, but if temperatures remain high, eventually the coral will die, destroying a natural habitat for many species of ocean life.“We used to think the Great Barrier Reef is protected by its huge size — but in fact our results show that even the world’s largest and ly well-protected reef system is increasingly destroyed and in decline,” Terry Hughes, an outstanding professor at the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies, said.“There is no time to lose — we must sharply decrease greenhouse gas emissions as soon as possible,” the reporter warned in the paper, published in the Proceedings of the Royal Society journal.4. What has mainly influenced the coral populations of theGreat Barrier Reef?A. Destroyed habitats.B. Climate change.C. Lack of seafood.D. Bleaching events.5. What can we learn from the passage?A. Many species has been dying out slowly.B. The size of reefs contributes to their protection.C. Ocean ecosystems don’t develop without reefs.D. Bleaching continually disturbs table-shaped corals.6. What attitude does the reporter hold to the present situation of theGreat Barrier Reef?A. Worried.B. Angry.C. Hopeful.D. Surprised.7. What is probably the best title for the passage?A. Climate change damages theGreat Barrier ReefB. The Species of ocean Life Are In DangerC. Greenhouse Gas Emissions Get WorseD. Sea Ecosystems Are In DeclineCZaki was small for his twelve years, and he was angry being treated as a child. Farid, his older brother, had been looked upon as a man long before he was Zaki’s age. Every day Farid and the other young Bahraini men went out in their wooden boats to dive for oysters (牡蛎). Many times Zaki begged to go along, but Faridalways refused to let him.So every day Zaki would go to the shallow water to practice. His grandfather, a former diver, would watch him and advise him. All morning, Zaki would practice diving beneath the waves. Every afternoon, again and again he would go underwater and hold his breath. With each day’s practice, his diving improved and he could hold his breath a little while longer. Soon Zaki felt as much at home in the water as he did out of it.Zaki rose early one day. He wanted to compete with his brother. They dived beneath the waves. Zaki opened his eyes and found himself looking into his brother’s face. Farid was smiling with confidence. Slowly, the smile was disappearing from Farid’s face. As more seconds passed, a worried look appeared on Farid’s face. Farid was realizing that Zaki could possibly beat him. Looking into Farid’s eyes, Zaki suddenly understood what losing could mean to his brother. Never would the villagers allow him to live it down. He would be laughed at by losing to a little child. Almost without thinking, Zaki kicked his feet and rose to the surface of the water a second before Farid’s head appeared beside him.The men around them cheered and patted Farid on the back. Farid, however, put his arm around Zaki’s shoulders. “Today,” Farid announced, “we shall have a new diver among us.” Then quietly, for Zaki’s ears alone, he said “Thank you, my brother.” And Zaki knew that they both had learned that it takes more than strength to makea man.8. What is the second paragraph mainly about?A. Zaki’s grandfather was a good diver.B. Zaki liked staying at home every day.C. Zaki practised hard in the water daily.D. Zaki’s grandfather encouraged him to dive.9. Which of the following best describes Zaki according to paragraph 3?A. Considerate.B. Ambitious.C. Confident.D. Adventurous.10. What can we infer from the last sentence of the text?A. Farid beat his little brother easily.B. Zaki was as strong as his brother.C. Zaki regretted losing the competition.D. Both Farid and Zaki had grown up.11. What is the best title for the text?A. Farid’s PrideB. Zaki’s ChallengeC. Brothers’ CompetitionD. Grandfather’s AdviceDThe Great Barrier Reef's outlook remains “very poor” despite coral (珊瑚) recovery over the past year, Australian government scientistssaid Monday, just days before a UNESCO ruling on the site's world heritage (遗产) status.The United Nations cultural agency recommended last month that the world's largest reef (珊瑚礁) system be placed on its endangered list because of damage to the corals largely caused by climate change.The Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) said the corals were now in a “recovery window” after a decade of harmful heat stress and cyclones (旋风). But such opportunities were becoming rarer due to the influence ofclimate change, the government agency, which has monitored the reef for 35 years, said in its annual report released today. “The increasing emergence of climate-related extreme weather events and starfish outbreaks is causing more severe and frequent pressures, giving the reef fewer opportunities like this to recover,”CEO Paul Hardisty said. The scientists surveyed 127 reef sites in 2021 and found hard coral cover had increased at 69 of the 81 locations surveyed in the past two years.Separate scientific research released last October found the 2, 300-kilometre (1, 400 miles) system had lost half its corals since 1995, with a series of ocean heatwaves causing mass coral death.Britta Schaffelke, research program director at AIMS, said the latest findings provided a slight hope that thereef still has the power of recovering. But she added that its future is still very poor because of the dangers of climate change and other factors that are affecting the reef.UNESCO has urged Australia to take urgent climate action but the government has long resisted calls to commit to net zero emissions (排放) by 2050. The government has said it hopes to meet the target “as soon as possible” without harming its economy, insisting dealing with climate change requires a global effort. The reef was worth about US $4. 8 billion a year in tourism for the Australian economy and there are fears that an “in danger” listing could weaken its tourist appeal.12. What is the major cause of the damage to the corals?A. The climate change.B. Lack of money.C. Over development.D. Too many tourists.13. What is mainly talked about in Paragraph 3?A. The result of the survey.B. The efforts AIMS has made.C. The slight chance of the recovery.D. The terrible situation of the climate.14. What is Britta Schaffelke's attitude towards the future of the reef?A. Unclear.B. Positive.C Intolerant. D. Anxious.15. What can we infer from the last paragraph?A. Australia wants to put the reef on the endangered list.B. The Australian government has ignored UNESCO's demand.C. Australia hopes to keep a balance between emission target and its economy.D. The Australian government refuses to take its share of responsibility of climate change.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

株洲市第二中学2013届高三随堂练习（2）PART TWO LANGUAGE KNOWLEDGE (45 marks)SECTION A ( 15 marks)21．We are sorry to have to announce that the Leeds train that _____ due to arrive at 12 :20 has been delayed by one hour and will now arrive at 13 : 20.A．was B．is C．will be D．had been22．Take great pains to read _____ you can or you won't have a better understanding of life．A．as much as B．books as much asC．books as many as D．as many books as23．With masses of homework _____, I can hardly spare time to practice playing the piano．A．done B．to do C．doing D．being done 24．—Did Betty go shopping with you yesterday?—Even if she _____ a lot of studying, she would have preferred staying home to going shopping．A．didn't have B．shouldn't have C．hadn't had D．hasn't had25．If we work hard with a strong will, we _____ overcome any difficulty, however great it is．A．must B．need C．should D．can26．He was so busy that _____ I could say hello to him he had rushed out of the room．A．when B．before C．since D．until27．The computer system broke _____ suddenly while he was searching for information on the Internet．A．down B．out C．up D．in28．It is estimated that the novel will be _____ of his best sellers, for his novels are quite popular among young people．A．other B．either C．another D．the other29．No sooner _____ on the TV than I heard the news that the stampede in Cambodia's capital, Phnom Penh, had left 375 victims dead．A．had I turned B．did I turn C．I had turned D．I turned30．The Arabian Nights _____ well known all over the world, in which many a story_____ interesting and instructive．A．is; are B．are; is C．are; are D．is; is31．A lot of people find it useful to have a phrasebook when they travel to a country _____they don't know the language．A．where B．when C．why D．which32．All the preparations for the task _____, and we're ready to start．A．completed B．complete C．had been completed D．have been completed 33．All the citizens strongly insist those found _____ "harmful" advertisements in the street should be punished strictly．A．putting up B．being put up C．put up D．to be putting up 34．The members of the board are discussing the problem right now; it will _____ have been solved by the end of next week．A．luckily B．immediatelyC．hopefully D．undoubtedly35．Always remember it is none of your business _____ other people think about you．Just believe in yourself．A．how B．what C．which D．whenSECTION B(18 marks)Growing old is something that nobody can understand until they experience it for themselves．I may not be "old" but I am certainly beginning to 36 it? turned 18 just over a week ago．I am now an adult．As a child you 37 adults—or "grown-ups" as I used to call them—to always be in control．to know what is right and wrong．38 as a teenager, I thought that when I reached 18 I would be far more 39 in many aspects of life．But now that I am 18, 1 know that is not true．It is clear to me now that you do not 40 learning when you are 18．Every day you learn something 41 , no matter what your age．However, I do understand when you become an adult you have to 42 more responsibility．Whereas before I seldom had to clean the dishes, set the table or help out around the house, now I do all of those．I have already 43 myself the nickname "housekeeper"．I can even drive now, which is pretty 44 , because of the frequency of accidents．But that's not to say that 18 is not 45 to be．Not only can I drink alcohol, but I can also 46 ．In fact, being 18 has made me really interested in politics because it now means that I can change things on 47 Day．More and more of my friends want to become politicians, and it is great to think that they can change things for the better．36．A．dislike B．feel C．learn D．love 37．A．expect B．criticize C．deny D．know 38．A．Even B．But C．So D．Since 39．A．comfortable B．interested C．assured D．contented 40．A．continue B．desire C．stop D．refuse 41．A．interested B．unique C．valuable D．new42．A．take on B．put on C．take up D．put up 43．A．honored B．chosen C．earned D．won 44．A．scary B．amazing C．fascinating D．difficult 45．A．adventurous B．tough C．good D．annoying 46．A．elect B．vote C．volunteer D．involve 47．A．Labor B．Independence C．Christmas D．ElectionSECTION C (12 marks)Directions: Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the context.If you plan to remain in the United States for any length of time, you will soon find48.______ too expensive to stay in a hotel and will want to find another place to live.49.________ is true in cities very where in the world, the 50. you live outside the city, generally the lower the rents will be. However, traveling to and 51. the city by bus, car or train may make it as expensive as living in the city. Naturally, it is easier to join in the life of a city 52.. one is close to the center. 53. this reason, you may prefer to live as close to the center of the city as possible. Or, 54. may prefer to rent a place for only a month or two until you become more familiar with 55. area.PART FOUR WRITNG (45 marks)SECTION (10 marks)Learning style theory suggests that different people have different ways of obtaining information and use various methods to demonstrate（证明）their intelligence and ability. Although experts have many ideas and categories of learning, it is evident that people learn in three basic styles.When learning something new, if you prefer to read the information, you are probably a student who learns through seeing. These learners like to see teacher’s facial expressions and body language clearly and rend to sit at the front of the classroom. They take detailed notes, think in pictures and can most easily absorb information from textbooks with diagrams, graphs, photographs and drawings.Students who find it easiest to learn a new concept by hearing a teacher explain it are learning through listening. Reading aloud, using a tape recorder, hearing anecdotes（趣闻）and talking things through are the best methods for these learners to acquire new information. They give close attention to both the content of the discussion and the way that things are said, such as how the sound of the voice and speed of speech show the mood of the speaker.Learning through doing means being active in exploring the environment and finding out about things by moving and touching. Students who have this learning style take a hands-on approach to education and enjoy experiments or surveys. They do not like to sit still for long periods of time and sometimes find it hard to concentrate when reading or listening.Teachers study people’s various ways of learning as part of their training. They select a variety of activities to suit their students’ different learning styles. However, restrictions of time, space and resources often make it impossible for teachers to provide the best exercises for all learners. If you are aware of you own learning style, there is a lot you can do personally to improve your study skills and find the most appropriate ways to approach your study tasks. As aDirections: Read the following passage. Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage and the required words limit.Even plant can run a fever, especially when they’re under attack by insects or disease. But unlike human, plants can have their temperature taken from 3,000 feet away straight up. A decade ago, adopting the infrared （红外线）scanning technology developed for military purposes and other satellites, physicist Stephen Paley came up with a quick way to take the temperature of crops to determine which ones are under stress. The goal was to let farmers precisely target pesticide (杀虫剂)spraying rather than rain poison on a whole field, which invariably includes plants that don’t have pest(害虫)problems.Even better, Paley’s Remote Scanning Services Company could detect crop problems before they became visible to the eye. Mounted on a plane flown at 3,000 feet at night, an infrared scanner measured the heat sent out by crops. The data were transformed into a color-coded map showing where plants were running “fevers”. Farmers could then spot-spray, using 50 to 70 percent less pesticide that they otherwise would.The bad news is that Paley’s company closed down in 1984, after only three years. Farmers resisted the new technology and long-term backers were hard to find. But with the renewed concern about pesticides on produce, and refinements（改进）ininfrared scanning, Paley hopes to get back into operation. Agriculture experts have no doubt the technology works. “This technique can be used on 75 percent of agricultural land in the United States,” says George Oerther of Texas A& M, who recently retired from the Department of Agriculture, thinks remote infrared crop scanning could be adopted by the end of the decade. But only if Paley finds the financial backing which he failed to obtain 10 years ago.81．In what situation will plants have a fever?(No more than 8 words)(2marks)82．How can we apply pesticide spraying precisely?(No more than 10 words)(2 marks)83．Why may infrared scanning technology by brought back into operation?(No more than 13 words)(3 marks)84．What is the biggest problem that might prevent bringing infrared scanning technology back?(No more than 7 words)(3 marks)Directions: Write an English composition according to the instruction given below in Chinese.今年暑假你学校组织学生奔赴工厂、农村、街道等地做社会调查。

一、听力选择题二、听力选择题1. Where are the speakers probably?A ．On a train.B ．In a taxi.C ．At a railway station.2. 听下面句子。

从所给的A 、B 、C 三个选项中选出你所听到的单词或短语。

A ．displayB ．disappearC ．disaster3.A ．The exam was easier than Jane had expecteB ．It’s easy for Jane to do better in the next exam.C ．Jane failed to do well in the last exam.D ．Jane has just forgot about the exam.4.A ．Have a rest.B ．Learn new skills.C ．Find a new job.D ．Do extra work.5. Who is the woman?A ．A student.B ．A librarian.C ．An athlete.6. Questions are based on the following passage.1.A ．Memory and communication.B ．Comprehension and concentration.C ．Memory and concentration.D ．Comprehension and communication.2.A ．3 hours.B ．An hour.C ．20 minutes.D ．50 minutes.3.A ．Those who walk along city streets find themselves exhausted easily.B ．A walk by a green route helps to improve city image to some extent.C ．Taking a route with nature affects one’s performance in a positive way.D ．The volunteers’ mental skills remain the same after walking in nature.7. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

2019-2020学年湖南省株洲市第二中学高三英语模拟试卷及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AIt’s a tempting habit for them to look at their smartphone rather than make eye contact with someone. There is so much to look at: photographs, social media feeds, messages and emails. No wonder they are glued to their screens. But is it good for them?There have been many claims about the damage looking at screens does to our eyesight. Some people feared staring at a small bright box could make us short-sighted. This is a particular concern for children and young people, who spend a higher percentage of time using electronic devices. BBC reporter, Rory Jones, says, “There is enough evidence that no matter how long teenagers are spending looking at screens, they come across information about issues such as anorexia and self-harm that could prove damaging to their mental health.”But a new study says time in front of computers and phones might not be as bad for young people as many think. Research by the Oxford Internet Institute examined data from more than 17,000 teenagers in theUK,Irelandand theUnited States. Their study concluded that most links between life satisfaction and social media use were tiny, accounting for less than 1% of a teenager’s wellbeing. Professor Przybylski, director of research, said, “99.75% of a person’s life satisfaction has nothing to do with their use of social media.” The research found that family, friends and school life all had a greater impact on wellbeing.So, does this mean young people can spend longer looking at social media? TheOxfordresearchers are confident about its findings and that any connection between screen time and mental health is very small. Dr. Max Davie, officer for health improvement at theRoyalCollege, calls the study a “small first step”, but he says there are other issues to explore, such as screen time’s interference(干预) with other important activities like sleep, exercise and time with family or friends. Perhaps for now, the “right” amount of screen time is only a matter of personal judgement.1. What is people’s common belief concerning screen time?A. Looking at screens does harm to young people.B. Screen time provides a chance for teenagers to learn.C. Most teenagers get near-sighted due to looking at screens.D. A small amount of time online does little harm to teenagers.2. What can we learn from the new study by the Oxford Internet Institute?A. Screen time has a great influence on people’s daily activities.B. The right amount of the screen time is related to its content.C. There is a close link between social media and self-satisfaction.D. Social bonds play a more significant role in people’s wellbeing than social media.3. Where is the passage most probably taken from?A. A science fiction.B. A science magazine.C. A research paper.D. An economics book.BWhen I was a child, I attained high grades in my academic study. However, I was physically uncoordinated because I was running too slowly. But for future college application, sport was a must. So I took up fencing (击剑) because I thought it required more strategy than athletic ability.Then I joined the school’s fencing team. My movements were clumsy compared to the seniors. One afternoon after a whole lesson’s failure, tears of frustration welled up in my eyes. One of my teammates approached me, “Could you tell me where your blade (剑) hit me?” She asked. I pointed to her right shoulder. She nodded and patted my stomach, “That’s where I hit you.” She had begun to walk away when I blurted out, “Want to practice together? Again?”We practiced until we both felt more confident. But it wasn’t just the two of us. All these girls were entirely willing to share their knowledge with everyone, helping each other to grow.That afternoon, I watched a senior fencer execute a flawless attack admiringly. Something inside me suddenly bloomed. I realized later that it was love for both fencing and the fencing team.During the city championship, I was selected to fence. My opponent was the best fencer on her school’s team. “Ready, fence.” The match began. Suddenly, my opponent’s blade hit me. The score was 1-0.At the moment I could hear my teammates shouting, “Keep distance!” And the team captain’s voice was clear and commanding, “Parry, then disengage!”Fencing, unlike academics, wasn’t something I could succeed in by myself—even during an individual match, my teammates were still giving me advice. Unathletic as I was, I was proud to be an athlete and a teammate.I saw my blade tip bury itself into my opponent’s shoulder and the judge signaling that it was my point. I could taste the sweat on my lips, which were breaking out into a smile.4. Why did the author start to learn fencing?A. Because she needed to train her coordination.B. Because she thought it would be easier for her.C. Because she could not succeed in any other sport.D. Because she wanted to enter the school fencing team.5. How did the girls improve their fencing skills?A. By observing flawless attacks.B. By practicing on their own.C. By offering guidance to each other.D. By competing with other teams.6. What distinguishes fencing from academics according to the author?A. Strong determination.B. Hard work.C. Athletic strategy.D. Team support.7. How did the author feel when she got her point?A. Unbeatable and respectful.B. Sweaty and ashamed.C. Energetic and secure.D. Proud and thankful.CIt’s 13:30 and 28-year-old Marten Pella 's smart phone starts pinging, a signal that it’s time for us to stop working around his living room table and instead start our workout routine together. A cartoon character wearing bright red shorts on video begins instructing us to do star-jumps and sit-ups around his apartment.Pella, a research assistant at Stockholm University, is part of the Hoffice movement, which invites workers-freelancers（自由职业者）or full-time employees who can do their jobs remotely—to work at each other’s homes to increase productivity and enjoy an active social life.Those attending Hoffice events advertised on Facebook are typically asked to work silently in 45-minute blocks, before taking short breaks together to exercise, or simply chatting over a coffee. In addition, each participant shares daily objectives with the rest of the group upon arrival, and is invited to report back on whether or not they have achieved them at the end of the day.“Often when I am alone, I can work focused for a couple of hours but then I’m easily distracted（分心）.The help of others makes me so much more disciplined.” says Pella, who attends Hoffice events as both a guest and a host. Lunches mean networking and connecting with new contacts. “People are coming from really different areas and have different professions so there can be really interesting discussions,” he says.The Hoffice movement has grown quickly since it was founded in 2014 by Swedish psychologist Christofer Franzen, now 37. He had been giving lectures on the benefits of collective（集体的）intelligence, but realised hewas spending most of his own time working alone at his kitchen table. “I wanted to test more structured home co-working with friends in similar situations,” he says.Franzen says that holding events in houses and apartments creates a unique atmosphere, because there’s a sense of community and desire to contribute. He’s looking for ways to expand the social value of Hoffice, by matching up members with relevant skills to share and even encouraging jobseekers to join its gatherings.8. Where is Pella when his smart phone starts pinging?A. In his own home.B. In his office.C. In another person’s home.D. At Stockholm University.9. What do people attending Hoffice events do first when they meet?A. Watch an exercise video.B. Work silently for 45 minutes.C. Tell each other their daily plans.D. Report what they have achieved.10. What does Franzen really mean by saying “friends in similar situations”?A. They usually work alone.B. They often give lectures.C. They study collective intelligence.D. They have to work at a kitchen table.11. What is the best title for the text?A. Sharing Comfortable WorkplacesB. A New Way to Make New FriendsC. Benefits of Collective IntelligenceD. Working from Others’ HomesDHoneybees can’t swim, and when their wings are wet, they can’t fly, either. But Chris Roh and other researchers at the California Institute of Technology found that when bees drop into bodies of water, they can use their wings toproduce little waves and slide toward land-like surfers who create and then ride their own waves.As with many scientific advances-IsaacNewton’s apple or Benjamin Franklin’s lightning bolt-Dr. Roh’s experiment began with a walk. Passing Caltech’s Millikan Pond in 2016, he observed a bee on the water’s surface producing waves. He wondered how an insect known for flight could push itself through water.Dr. Roh and his co-worker, Morteza Gharib, used butterfly nets to collect localPasadenahoneybees and observed their surf-like movements. The researchers used a wire to restrict each bee’s bodily movement, allowing close examination of their wings. They found that the bee bends its wings at a 30-degree angle, pulling up water and producing a forward force. Bees get trapped on the surface because water is roughly three times heavier thanair. But that weight helps to push the bee forward when its wings move quickly up and down. It’s a tough exercise for the bees, which the researchers guess could handle about 10 minutes of the activity.The researchers said the surf-like movement hasn’t been documented in other insects and most semiaquatic insects use their legs forpropulsion, which is known as water-walking. It may have evolved in bees, they-predicted.Dr. Roh and Dr. Gharib have imagined many practical applications for bees’ surfing. One plan is to use their observations to design robots able to travel across sky and sea. “This could be useful for search and rescues, or for getting samples of the surface of the ocean, if you can’t send a boat or helicopter,” Dr. Gharib said.12. What does the author intend to show by mentioningNewtonandFranklin?A. Roh’s admiration for them.B. Roh’s chance discovery about bees.C. Their outstanding talent for science.D. Their similar achievements in discovery.13. What plays the most vital role in a bee’s moving forward on water?A. The air weight.B. Its leg extension.C. The water movement.D. Its continuous wingbeat.14. What does the underlined word “propulsion” in Paragraph 4 mean?A. Fast flightB. Driving force.C. Pulling speed.D. Explosive power.15. What does the text mainly tell us?A. Honeybees can surf to safety.B. Bees help scientists make inventions.C. Insects can adapt to the environment.D. Nature is a helpful guide for discovery.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

湖南省株洲二中高三上学期第三次月考（英语）本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分。

第Ⅰ卷1—11页，第Ⅱ卷12—14页。

满分150分，考试时间1。

第Ⅰ卷（选择题，共75小题,计115分）考生注意：1、答第Ⅰ卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号、考试科目涂写在答题卡上。

考试结束，将试卷和答题卡一并交回。

2、每小题选出答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案标号，不能答在试题卷上。

第一部分：听力（共三节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案划在试卷上。

录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。

第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. Where are the woman and the man probably?A. In a shopping center.B. In a hospital.C. On a crowded bus.2. What do we learn about the man?A. He enjoys his job.B. He is very interesting.C. He is hardworking.3. Why didn’t the woman get the job?A. She is not old enough.B. She is no longer young.C. She can’t do the j ob well.4. What is the problem with the woman?A. She wakes up too early.B. She stays up far into the night.C. She feels it hard to wake up.5. Where does the conversation probably happen?A. On a bus.B. At a railway station.C. At an information desk.第二节（共12小题；每小题1.5分，满分18分）听下面4段对话或独白。