高中英语模拟试题23(含答案)

Weekly Practice 23

第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）

第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项的标号涂黑。

A

"Take your time," Mr. Ballou encouraged. "Read, borrow, and keep. Find something you like. What do you read?"

"I don't know." And I didn't. I generally read what was in front of me, what I could get from the 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 book, fairly thick.

"The Last of the Just," I read. "By Andre Schwarz-Bart. What's it about?"

"You 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, 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 vocabulary, however, to translate my feelings into words, so the next week, when Mr. Ballou asked, "Well?" I only replied, "It was good,"

"Keep it, then," he said. "Shall I suggest another?"

I nodded, and was presented with Margaret Mead's Coming of Age in Samoa.

To make the story short, Mr. Ballou never paid me a cent for helping cut his grass that year or the next, but for fifteen years I taught anthropology（人类学）at Dartmouth College. That summer when I started to read became a turning point in my life which change the course of all that followed.

21. Which of the following is true about the author before he met Mr. Ballou?

A. He was merely fond of magazines.

B. He hardly read anything.

C. He found no time to read

D. He was not an enthusiastic reader

22. What happened when the author started to read "The Last of the Just" .

A. He became absorbed in his reading

B. He didn't know where to go

C. He found it impossible to translate it

D. He was eager to read another book

23. Mr. Ballou offered the author books probably because he .

A. found that the author had no money to buy books

B. intended to sell some books to the author

C. wanted to reward the author's help

D. expected the author to translate them

24. Why did the author tell this story?

A. To inform us of the importance of reading

B. To introduce an important experience in reading

C. To persuade more people to read in summer

D. To show the close relationship between the author and Mr. Ballou

B

The ideal companion machine - the computer - would not only look, feel, and sound friendly but would also behave in a pleasant manner. Its informal conversational style makes interaction comfortable, and yet the machine would remain slightly unpredictable and therefore very interesting. 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 machine 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 friend 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-familiarity 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 provide 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 user's life as revealed in earlier contact, and it would be understanding and good-humored. The computer's 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.

25. What would the computer do according to Paragraph l?

A. Passively receive information.

B. Become intimate right away.

C. Behave more like humans

D. Know everything about the user.

26. The second paragraph intends to tell us .

A. it takes time for computers to gain personality of it own

B. friendship is built by expressing love and affection continuously

C. a computer is more like a machine than a friend in human's eyes

D. timing is the key for a computer to make friends with humans

27. Throughout the passage, the author is in his attitude toward the computer.

A. favorable

B. critical

C. hesitant

D. vague

28. Which might be the most appropriate title of the passage?

A. Artificial relationships

B. How to form intimate relationships

C. The caring and tender machine

D. Humans and computers

C

Shoppers 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. Last year destructive bargain-hunters in the suburbs of New York 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 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 even 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 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 - 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 make online shopping seem fun and exciting to act against the low economy. One common tactic is to set up "pop-up" stores, which appear for a short time before disappearing again, to develop a sense of novelty and urgency.

29. The writer mentioned Black Friday in the first paragraph in order to .

A. show how rude American shoppers are

B. accuse the destructive bargain hunters

C. explain how bad the economic situation is

D. show online shopping is gaining ground

30. What does the underlined word "trend" most probably refer to?

A. The change of purchasing model of the customers

B. Buyers started comparing prices when making a purchase

C. Physical retailers' running cost is becoming unaffordable

D. Retailers can't keep up with the development of the Internet

31. What's the retailer's purpose of setting up "pop-up" stores?

A. To cut down the operating cost

B. To increase their online sales

C. To make shopping easy and fast

D. To avoid local sales taxes

32. What is the writer's main purpose of writing the passage?

A. To convince buyers to abandon aggressive shopping habits.

B. To encourage physical stores to compete with online stores.

C. To describe a form of business that is on the rise.

D. To explain the influence of Internet on people's life.

D

May: Happenings from the Past

May 5, 1884

Isaac Murphy, son of a slave and perhaps the greatest horse rider in American history, rides Buchanan to win his first Kentucky Derby. He becomes the first rider ever to win the race three times.

May 9, 1754

Benjamin Franklin's 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, 1934

The 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, D.C.

May 24, 1844

Samuel F. B Morse taps out the first message, "What Hath God Wrought," over the experimental long-distance

telegraph line which runs from Washington, D.C. to Baltimore, Md.

33. We know from the text that Buchanan is .

A. Isaac's father

B. a winning horse

C. a slave taking care of horses

D. the first racing horse in Kentucky

34. What is the title of the first American political cartoon?

A. Join or Die

B. Pennsylvania Gazette

C. What Hath God Wrought

D. Kentucky Derby

35. Which of the following places has something to do with the first telegram in history?

A. Washington, D.C.

B. New York City.

C. Kentucky.

D. Pennsylvania.

第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）

根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

How to feel attractive and be confident of yourself

Feeling attractive and confident has 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

(1) Do what you can do.

37 Don't complain about something that you are not willing to change. Begin dieting and exercising if you are overweight. Change your hairstyle, have your nails done or arch（使成弓形）your eyebrows.

(2) 38

Let your hands swing, keep your neck straight and hold your shoulders back. Walking confidently will make you feel more attractive and be more confident.

(3) Don't compare yourself to others.

You don't have to look 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,

(4) Avoid negative thoughts about yourself,

40 View pictures that show you at your most attractive. Force yourself to think about the things you like about yourself rather than the thing you don't like.

A. Walk confidently.

B. Focus on the areas over which you have control.

C. Learn how to be attractive and confident from models.

D. You will be happier when you don't need to compare with others.

E. Focus on achievements that will make you feel more confident and attractive.

F. 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

第三部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）

第一节完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）

阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从短文后各题所给的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的标号涂黑。

It's Never Too Late

At 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, crying over my 44 or do what I had wanted to do all my life - go to

college. It was the most scary decision I've 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 me?

At the end of the day, I was so tired. But l was also 47 .Although it was hard, the joys of being at school and learning were well worth it. One of the 48 was being with the other students. The 49 difference wasn't 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 weren't used to seeing a student get so excited about their 52 .

College also provided 53 that doesn't 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 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 my diploma. 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 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. first B. only C. pleasant D. lifelong

42. A. bittersweet B. personal C. timely D. unlucky

43. A. long B. loving C. poor D. troubled

44. A. disability B. poverty C. unemployment D. loss

45. A. proud B. nervous C. busy D. puzzled

46. A. catch up with B. make room for C. look forward to D. make fun of

47. A. honest B. practical C. delighted D. surprised

48. A .tasks B. problems C. topics D. pleasures

49. A. income B. age C. interest D. price

50. A. Luckily B. Hopefully C. Stressfully D. Unfortunately

51. A. friends B. children C. teachers D. colleagues

52. A. shows B. lectures C. achievements D. tests

53. A. knowledge B. experience C. advice D. technology

54. A. opposed B. added C. exposed D. limited

55. A. confidence B. weight C. fame D. support

56. A. serious B. crazy C. dishonest D. bored

57. A. disappointed B. wise C. determined D. embarrassed

58. A. failing B. ignoring C. making D. meeting

59. A. move on B. wakeup C. turn around D. look out

60. A. paper B. award C. diploma D. gift

第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）

阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

As an amazing information resource, the Internet 61 (consider) one of the most powerful tools throughout 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 communicating with family and friends. People all over the world use it to connect with 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 control over 67 appears on the Internet. With television and radio there are 68 (edit) to check the accuracy or appropriateness of the content of 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（共两节；满分35分）

第一节短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）

假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用(＼)划掉。

修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1．每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

2．只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

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第二节书面表达（满分25分）

假如你是李华，学校要办一次题目为“English and Me”的英语演讲比赛，请用英文写一篇100字左右的演讲稿。

注意：演讲稿开头已给出，不计入总词数。

Good morning, ladies and gentlemen,

It's my great pleasure to deliver a speech on “English and Me”.