高中英語(yǔ)模擬試題

1、Weekly Practice 23第二部分閱讀理解（共兩節(jié)，滿分 40分）第一節(jié)（共15小題；每小題2分，滿分30分）閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的 A B、C、D四個(gè)選項(xiàng)中，選出最佳選項(xiàng)，并在答題卡上將該選項(xiàng)的標(biāo)號(hào) 涂黑。ATake your time, Mr. Ballou encouraged. Read, borrow, and keep. Find something you like. What do you readI dont know. And I didnt. I generallyread what was in front of me, what I could get

2、fromthe paperback at the grocery, what I found at the library, magazines, the back of boxes. The idea of consciously seeking out a special title was new to me.Pick for me, then. I said.He looked up and down at me as though measuring me for a suit. After a moment, he nodded, and handed me a dark red

3、book, fairly thick.The Last of the Just , I read. By Andre Schwarz-Bart. Whats it aboutYou tell me, he said. Next week.I started after supper, sitting outdoors on an uncomfortable kitchen chair, Within a few pages, the yard, the summer, disappeared. Translated from French, the language was beautiful

4、, simple, impossible to resist. When the evening light finally failed I moved inside, read all through the night.To this day, thirty years later, I clearly remember the experience. It was my first meeting with world literature, and I was amazed by the strong power a novel contained. I lacked the voc

5、abulary, however, to translatemy feelingsinto words, so the next week, when Mr. Ballou asked,Well I only replied, It was good,Keep it, then, he said. Shall I suggest anotherI nodded, and was presented with Margaret MeadsComing of Age in Samoa .To make the story short, Mr. Ballou never paid me a cent

6、 for helping cut his grass that year or the next, but for fifteen years I taught anthropology（人類學(xué)） at Dartmouth College. That summerwhen I started to read became a turning point in mylife which change the course of all that followed. 21. Which of the following is true about the author before he met

7、Mr. BallouHe was merely fond of magazines.He hardly read anything.He found no time to readHe was not an enthusiastic readerWhat happened when the author started to read The Last of the Just He became absorbed in his readingHe didnt know where to goHe found it impossible to translate itHe was eager t

8、o read another bookMr. Ballou offered the author books probably because he . found that the author had no money to buy booksintended to sell some books to the authorwanted to reward the authors helpexpected the author to translate themWhy did the author tell this storyTo inform us of the importance

9、of readingTo introduce an important experience in readingTo persuade more people to read in summerTo show the close relationship between the author and Mr. BallouBThe ideal companion machine - the computer - would not only look, feel, and sound friendly but would also behave in a pleasant manner. It

10、s informal conversational style makes interaction comfortable,and yet the machine would remain slightly unpredictableand therefore veryinteresting. In its first encounter it might be somewhat hesitant, but as it came to know the user it would progress to a more relaxed and intimate style. The machin

11、e would not be a passive participant but would add its own suggestions, information, and opinions; it would sometimes take the initiative in developing or changing the topic and would have a personality of its own.Friendships are not made in a day, and the computer would be more acceptable as a frie

12、nd if it imitated the gradual changes that occur when one person is getting to know another. At an appropriate time it might also express the kind of affection that stimulates attachment and intimacy. The whole process would be accomplished in a subtle way to avoid giving an impression of over-famil

13、iarity that would be likely to produce irritation. After experiencing a wealth of powerful, well-timed friendship indicators, the user would be very likely to accept the computer as far more than a machine and might well come to regard it as a friend.An artificial relationship of this type would pro

14、vide many of the benefits that people obtain from interpersonal relationships. The computer would participate in interesting conversation that could continue from previous discussions. It would have a familiarity with the users life as revealed in earlier contact, and it would be understanding and g

15、ood-humored. The computers own personality would be lively and impressive, and it would develop in response to that of the user. With features such as these, the computer might indeed become a very attractive social partner.What would the computer do according to Paragraph lPassively receive informa

16、tion.Become intimate right away.Behave more like humansKnow everything about the user.The second paragraph intends to tell us . it takes time for computers to gain personality of it ownfriendship is built by expressing love and affection continuouslya computer is more like a machine than a friend in

17、 humans eyestiming is the key for a computer to make friends with humansThroughout the passage, the author is in his attitude toward the computer.A. favorable B. critical C. hesitant D. vagueWhich might be the most appropriate title of the passageA. Artificial relationshipsB. How to form intimate re

18、lationshipsC. The caring and tender machine D. Humans and computersCShoppers on Black Friday, the traditional start of the holiday shopping season in America, are notoriously aggressive. Some even start queuing outside stores before dawn to be the first to lay their hands on heavily discounted goods

19、. Last year destructive bargain-hunters in the suburbs of NewYork City trampled a WalMart employee to death. Despite the madness at many stores, however, the global economic recession appears to have accelerated the pace at which shoppers are abandoning physical stores in favour of retailers on the

20、cyberspace such as Amazon and eBay.E-commerce holds particular appeal in poor times as it enables people to compare prices across retailers quickly and easily. Buyers can sometimes avoid local sales taxes online, and shipping is often free. No wonder, then, that online shopping continues to grow eve

21、n as the offline sort declines. The shift in spending to the Internet is good news for companies like P & G that lack retail shops of their own. But it is a big concern for physical retailers, whose prices are often higher than those of e-retailers, since they must bear the extra expense of running

22、stores. The most obvious response to the trend for traditional retailers is to redouble their own efforts in the virtual space.The concept of multi-channel shopping, where people can purchase the same items from the same retailer in several different ways online, via their mobile phones and in shops

23、 - is gaining ground, and retailers are trying to motivate users of one channel to try another. Growing online traffic may actually increase sales in stores too. Retailers are also trying to makeonline shopping seem fun and exciting to act against the low economy. One common tactic is to set up pop-

24、up stores, which appear for a short time before disappearing again, to develop a sense of novelty and urgency.The writer mentioned Black Friday in the first paragraph in order to .show how rude American shoppers areaccuse the destructive bargain huntersexplain how bad the economic situation isshow o

25、nline shopping is gaining groundWhat does the underlined word trend most probably refer toThe change of purchasing model of the customersBuyers started comparing prices when making a purchasePhysical retailers running cost is becoming unaffordableRetailers cant keep up with the development of the In

26、ternetWhats the retailers purpose of setting up pop-up storesA. To cut down the operating costB. To increase their online salesC. To make shopping easy and fastD. To avoid local sales taxesWhat is the writers main purpose of writing the passageTo convince buyers to abandon aggressive shopping habits

27、.To encourage physical stores to compete with online stores.To describe a form of business that is on the rise.To explain the influence of Internet on peoples life.May: Happenings from the PastMay 5, 1884Isaac Murphy, son of a slave and perhaps the greatest horse rider in American history, rides Buc

28、hanan to win his first Kentucky Derby. He becomes the first rider ever to win the race three times.May 9, 1754Benjamin Franklins Pennsylvania Gazette produces perhaps the first American political cartoon, showing a snake cut in pieces, with the words Join or Die printed under the picture.May 11, 193

29、4The first great dust storm of the Great Plains Dust Bowl, the result of years of drought, blows topsoil all the way to New York City and Washington,.May 24, 1844Samuel F. B Morse taps out the first message, What Hath God Wrought, over the experimental long-distance telegraph line which runs from Wa

30、shington, . to Baltimore, Md.We know from the text that Buchanan is .A. Isaacs fatherB. a winning horseC. a slave taking care of horsesD. the first racing horse in KentuckyWhat is the title of the first American political cartoonA. Join or DieB. Pennsylvania GazetteC. What Hath God Wrought D. Kentuc

31、ky DerbyWhich of the following places has something to do with the first telegram in historyA. Washington, .B. New York City.C. Kentucky.D. Pennsylvania.第二節(jié)（共5小題；每小題2分，滿分10分）根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容，從短文后的選項(xiàng)中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)。選項(xiàng)中有兩項(xiàng)為多余選項(xiàng)。How to feel attractive and be confident of yourselfFeeling attractive and confident h

32、as little to do with your appearance, and everything to do with how you feel about yourself on the inside. Every person is an individual and has attractive qualities to focus on. 36 Do what you can do.37 Dont complain about something that you are not willing to change. Begin dieting and exercising i

33、f you are overweight. Change your hairstyle, have your nails done or arch（使成弓形）your eyebrows.38Let your hands swing, keep your neck straight and hold your shoulders back. Walking confidently will make you feel more attractive and be more confident.Dont compare yourself to others.You dont have to loo

34、k like a model or a host on TV. However, you can learn to love yourself as you are 39 Make a list of your attractive qualities, and think about those each time you want to compare yourself with someone else,Avoid negative thoughts about yourself,40 View pictures thatshow you at your most attractive.

35、 Force yourself tothink about thethings you like about yourself rather than the thing you dont like.Walk confidently.Focus on the areas over which you have control.Learn how to be attractive and confident from models.You will be happier when you dont need to compare with others.Focus on achievements

36、 that will make you feel more confident and attractive.The way you handle yourself can make you feel more attractive and confident.Q. Every time you think something negative, replace it with a positive thought or action第三部分英語(yǔ)知識(shí)運(yùn)用（共兩節(jié)，滿分 45分） 第一節(jié)完形填空（共 20小題；每小題分，滿分30分）閱讀下面短文，掌握其大意，然后從短文后各題所給的A、B、G D四

37、個(gè)選項(xiàng)中，選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)，并在答題卡上將該選項(xiàng)的標(biāo)號(hào)涂黑。Its Never Too LateAt the age of sixty-eight, I graduated from college - with honors. My 41 dream came true at last.It was a great, yet 42 achievement. I had had a 43 marriage filled with travel, friends, and children. Then my husband died. I could stay home, cryin

38、g over my 44 or do what I had wanted to do all my life - go to college. It was the most scary decision Ive ever made. Actually l was very 45 about my first day of school. Would I be too old to do the work What if my classmates 46 meAt the end of the day, I was so tired. But l was also 47 .Although i

39、t was hard, the joysof being at school and learning were well worth it. One of the 48 was being with the other students. The 49 difference wasnt a problem, although it was shocking at first to have kids call me by my first name. 50 I also received much attention from many of my 51 . Probably they we

40、rent used to seeing a student get so excited about their 52 . College also provided 53 that doesnt come from books. Going to school kept me young, as I was constantly 54 to fresh ideas and viewpoints. Most important, I gained 55 , realizing I could accomplish things by myself.Many friends thought I

41、was 56 .The papers, exams, and the rush to get in time for classes were exhausting. However, I was 57 to do whatever it took to get mydiploma. Nothing could prevent me from 58 all the academic requirements.In his last hours, my husband asked me to 59 .I followed his advice, and pursued my dream.Four

42、 years later, as I walked across the stage to receive my 60 ,I could feel him giving me a standing ovation（起立鼓掌）.41. A. firstB. onlyC. pleasantD. lifelong42. A. bittersweetB. personalC. timelyD. unlucky43. A. longB. lovingC. poorD. troubled44. A. disabilityB. povertyC. unemploymentD. loss45. A. prou

43、dB. nervousC. busyD. puzzled46. A. catch up withB. make room forC. look forward toD. make fun of47. A. honestB. practicalC. delightedD. surprised48. A .tasksB. problemsC. topicsD. pleasures49. A. incomeB. ageC. interestD. price50. A. LuckilyB. HopefullyC. StressfullyD.Unfortunately51. A. friendsB. c

44、hildrenC. teachersD. colleagues52. A. showsB. lecturesC. achievementsD. tests53. A. knowledgeB. experienceC. adviceD. technology54. A. opposedB.addedC. exposedD. limited55. A. confidenceB. weightC. fameD. support56. A. seriousB. crazyC. dishonestD. bored57. A. disappointedB. wiseC.determinedD. embar

45、rassed58. A. failingB. ignoringC. makingD. meeting59. A. move onB. wakeupC. turn aroundD.look out60. A. paperB. awardC. diplomaD. gift第二節(jié)（共10小題；每小題分，滿分 15分）閱讀下面材料，在空白處填入適當(dāng)?shù)膬?nèi)容（不多于3個(gè)單詞）或括號(hào)內(nèi)單詞的正確形式。As an amazing information resource, the Internet 61 （consider） one of the most powerful tools throughout

46、the world. Students, teachers, and researchers use it as 62 investigative tool. Journalists use it to find information for stories. Doctors use it to learn more about unfamiliar diseases and the 63 （late） medical development. Ordinary people use it for shopping, banking, bill-paying, and communicati

47、ng with familyand friends. People all over the world useittoconnectwith individuals 64 are from different countries and cultures. However, 65 there are many positive developments 66 （associate） with the Internet, there are also certain fears and concerns. One concern relates to a lack of controlover

48、 67 appears on the Internet. Withtelevision and radio there are 68 （edit）to check the accuracy or appropriateness of thecontentof programs, and with television there are restrictions on what kinds of programs can 69 （broadcast） and at what times of the day. With the Internet, parents cannot check a published guide to determine what is suitable 70 their children to see.第1I卷（共兩節(jié)；滿分35分） 第一節(jié)短文改錯(cuò)（共10小題；每小題1分，滿分10分）假定英語(yǔ)課上老師要求同桌之間交換修改作文