2016广州二模英语试题及参考答案

2016年广州市普通高中毕业班综合测试（二）英语第I卷第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

AThe best of adventure and sport in NSWIf you want adventure, then the state of New SouthWales (NSW) in Australia is the place to go. No matterwhat the season, you can choose from a wide variety oflandscapes, climates, activities and experiences all witheasy access to tour operators and local guides.For snow lovers, there's no better place than theSnowy Mountains. Skiers and snowboarders can hit theslopes for some downhill thrills in Kosciuszko National.Park. Non-skiing adventure-seekers will enjoy hiking or snowshoeing.If water sports are more your thing, there are plenty of places to go. Surfers you’re your surfboards and head to Byron Bay, Shellharbour, or Newcastle's Merewether Beach. To see spectacular sea life up close, visit Lord Howe Island, a world-famous destination for underwater diving.The oceans, lakes and rivers around NSW offer a lifetime's worth of exciting fishing and boating challenges. Want more? Experience the rush of whitewater rafting in Jindabyne and Penrith, or go barefoot waterskiing in Port Stephens.For adventure in NSW, the sky's the limit! Book a hot-air-balloon or helicopter ride over the stunning vineyards of the Hunter Valley, go skydiving in Wollongong, or try hang-gliding in Stanwell Park.Get to know the State's unique and tough landscapes on a caving, canoeing or rock climbing adventure. Four-wheel-driving and off-roading tours are popular in both Country NSW and Outback NSW. Or explore parts of the State on horseback-- you'll find great horse riding options in Sydney and throughout NSW.21. What is the purpose of this article?A. To advertise a new holiday tour.B. To describe the geography of NSW.C. To promote NSW's tourist attractions.D. To encourage people to move to NSW.22. Where can you go barefoot waterskiing?A. Port Stephens.B. The Hunter ValleyC. Stanwell Park.D. Wollongong.23. Who are the intended readers？A. Families.B. Local guides.C. Photographers.D. Adventure travellersBThe United States of America was founded in 1776 after the 13 independent American states rose up against the ruling British, defeated them in the American Revolutionary War, and signed the Declaration of Independence, the document which declared the creation of the new country.The men who led the revolution, drafted the Declaration of Independence, and wrote the first American laws are known as "founding fathers". Benjamin Franklin, whose picture is on the US100-dollar note, was appointed to prepare the Declaration that was eventually signed by the other founding fathers.Franklin was born in 1706 in Boston to a soap maker named Josiah Franklin. His father could not afford full schooling for all his children, but Benjamin loved books and worked in his elder brother's printing business before starting a newspaper called the Pennsylvania Gazette in 1729. He wrote and drew cartoons for the newspaper. In addition, he worked to improve living conditions in the city: introducing street lights, cleaning the roads and building libraries. In the 1740s, Franklin retired from his newspaper and turned to science with great success. He was a very smart man and his work on electricity, including the "kite experiment" which confirmed the nature of lightning, made him famous throughout the world.Franklin earned the title of the “First American" for his efforts to unite the 13 American states, and to win their independence. This part of the story starts in London. He was sent to the city to persuade the British to treat the American states more fairly. It was here that he began interacting with important political thinkers and activists of the time and developing his own political ideas.Following his return to America in 1761 he became much more active in American politics and in the battle against British rule.After the United States of America was established, Franklin held several important positions such as the first United States Postmaster General, Ambassador to France and President of Pennsylvania. He is also famous today for his wise sayings, including "a penny saved is a penny earned” and “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure".24. What is the article mainly about?A. The American Declaration of Independence.B. Franklin's contributions to American society.C. The American War of Independence.D. Benjamin Franklin's early life.25. How did Franklin begin developing his own political thinking?A. By discussing ideas with political activists in Britain.B. By persuading the 13 American states to unite.C. By fighting against British rule in America.D. By writing articles for his own newspaper.26. What can be inferred about Franklin from the article?A. His most important contribution was in science.B. He was the leader of the “founding fathers”.C. He was successful in many different areas.D. He came from a very wealthy family.27. What is the correct order for the following events from Franklin's life?a. He started a newspaper business.b. He carried out the kite experience on electricity.c. He worked for his brother in a printing company.d. He was appointed the Ambassador to France.e. He helped write the Declaration of Independence.f. He visited England to discuss independence.A. e, c, a, b, f, dB. c, a, b, f, e, dC. a, c, f, b, d, eD. f, d, a, b, c, eWhether or not you believe Professor Stephen Hawking's alarming theory that building a “strong” artificial intelligence (AI) could lead to the end of the human race, it’s clear that AI is reaching the point where soon it will affect almost every aspect of how we work with computers. We must get used to computers that talk back.Last year, investment bank Deep Ventures attracted much media attention when it announced that it had appointed an AI computer to its board of directors to help make important business decisions. What actually happened was that the company used a program called VITAL to analyse potential investments (授资) in different businesses. But VITAL doesn't attend board meetings or vote - it's just a program. While it's not quite the evil robot we see in science fiction movies, it shows us how far computers and AI have advanced.Soon AI systems will be driving our vehicles, interpreting our facial expressions as we perform complex tasks, translating our voices into different languages and building other machines for us in factories around the world. But they won't look like us or pretend to be human.In the new film Ex Machina, a computer scientist is asked to assess whether a beautiful human-looking robot called Ava has human intelligence. I won't spoil the film for you, but it occurred to me that one of the reasons we believe other human beings are conscious and have intelligence is that we're told they are all .the time. Indeed, if you stopped believing other people have minds, you would quickly find yourself unable to function in the world.Google's Eric Schmidt argues that we shouldn't worry about AI, and that we need instead to redesign our education systems so that we learn how to get on with the machines. As powerful computer-based intelligences continue developing, we must let go of the belief that only humans have intelligence and consciousness. Just as we have accepted the reality that the self-awareness that makes minds possible exists within the animal world, we may soon accept that it can also exist within the machine world.28. According to Professor Stephen Hawking, human beings .A. may be endangered by strong AIB. are still more intelligent than machinesC. will benefit greatly from the advances in AID. will never be able to build a strong AI system29. According to Paragraph 2, VITAL can .A. attend board meetings to voteB. make final decisions for the bankC. attract more investments to the bankD. assess the value of different businesses30. The author predicts that AI machines will soon be able to .A. control people's facial expressionsB. construct other intelligent machinesC. have a human-like physical appearanceD. change people's speeches into different languages31. Which of the following would the author most probably agree with?A. It is too late to stop the danger of artificial intelligence. . .B. Humans should learn to live with intelligent machines.C. Intelligent machines will eventually control the world.D. Only humans can have intelligence and consciousness.Mature-age university students are annoying, I know. I understand that when you're 18 or 19, and already know everything, there's no need to do the readings or show up prepared for class. I also understand that there are these old people in class who should be doing other things——maybe retiring, or gardening in the backyard. They are eagerly asking questions (or worse, answering them) and generally loud.I understand because I used to be one of them. I dropped out of high school in Year 11 and after playing guitar in a band for a few years, I spent the next ten years working different jobs. Then a friend, who thought I was wasting my life, suggested I enroll at his university. Although afraid, I eventually took a university preparation course and a year later became a 35-year-old university freshman.Like many mature-age students, after completing my degree, I continued studying and eventually attained my PhD.Now I'm a lecturer at Toronto University in Canada. In fact, I have just finished preparing a group of mature-age students to annoy next year's young first years. My students come from many different backgrounds. But they all share an enthusiasm for knowledge and learning.I know they are ridiculous and show up to class with folders full of readings, minds overflowing with ideas and concepts they want to discuss. I was the same. But, contrary to the stereotype of the annoying mature-age students occupying the airtime in class, most don't want to control the discussion.They're likely to be waiting, counting away the seconds silently in the hope that someone will want to talk about all of these amazing ideas we're learning about. Only after waiting for younger voices to speak. ( but which often remain silent) do they begin talking.Speaking for myself, I love students who come prepared and ready to discuss stuff. So let's celebrate all of those “annoying” mature-age students.32. According to the article, a mature-age student is a person .A. who behaves like an adultB . studying for a higher degreeC. not yet qualified to enter universityD. who starts university at an older age33. In the first paragraph, the author .A. shows that he is opposed to mature-age studentsB. describes the problems mature-age students createC. makes fun of the attitude held by many young students .D. explains why many teachers dislike mature-age students .34. What does the underlined word "them" in Paragraph 2 refer to?A. Retired people.B. Early high school leavers.C. Mature-age university students.D. University students aged below 20.35. Why do mature-age students often wait before speaking in class?A. They are not very familiar with the topic being discussed.B. They want to give the younger 'students more chances to speak.C. They lack the ability to give their opinions. . .D. They are more interested in hearing others' opinions. .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。

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广东省专版广州市中考英语二模试卷附答案

广东省广州市中考英语二模试卷题号I II III IV总分得分一、补全对话（本大题共13 小题，共20.0 分）1.为了追上早班车，我父亲一大早就出发了．______ the early bus， my father set off early ．2.Remember to r______ the books to the library on time ．3.I think this novel is w______ reading ． I have read it twice ．依据所给的汉语内容，用英语达成以下句子．（每空限填一词）4.上周我们学校邀请了李教授做了一场对于健康的演讲．Professor Li______ to give a lecture about health in our school ．5.要么你，要么我去看这场电影，由于只有一张票．______ you______ I will go to see the film because there is only one ticket．6. Dictionaries are very u______ for you to learn English．7.My father went to see a d______ because of his terrible toothache ．8.The final e______ is coming ． Everyone is busy preparing for it ．9.这本书真风趣，你能告诉我在哪里买的吗？This book is so interesting ． Can you tell me______ it ？10.在此次严重的车祸中他们并无受伤．他们真好运啊！They were not hurt in the terrible accident ． ______ they are!11.After summer holiday ， I am glad to meet my classmates and s______ our experience of theholiday together ．12.人们太残忍了，杀了那么多野生动物．______ cruel of people______ so many wild animals ．13.由于孩子们还小，她不得不待在家里照料他们．Because the kids are still young ， she has to stay at home to______them．二、完形填空（本大题共10 小题，共15.0 分）It's hard to avoid looking like a fool on April Fool's Day ． On April 1 each year ， people play tricks on each other． These tricks are usually (14) rather than mean． Classmates sometimes tie each other's shoelaces （鞋带） to their chairs ． Teachers might hand out an impossibly difficult surprise test that scares students before they realize it's only a (15) ． Newspapers announce fake contests（ such as "Win an elephant！" ） and report on fake stories（ like "UFO" lands in New York City ）．Forget gifts ， songs and special foods - those are for the other holidays of the year． On April Fool's Day ， the only tradition is to (16) （ and maybe to cause a little bit of trouble ）． One April Fool's Day ， when I was in high school ， a group of students in my class played a very (17)and funny trick on the teachers ． They bought some chickens and set(18) free in our school cafeteria（自助餐厅）． The chickens ran all round the school，in and out of classrooms and under our feet． Feathers were flying everywhere ．Teachers began running after the chickens， trying to catch them ． (19)， they caught four of them ． But the chickens were wearing numbered tags （商标） around their necks， and the teachers discovered that they had only caught chickens NO． 1 ， 2 ，3 ， and 5． (20) was chicken No ． 4The teachers looked and looked ． They couldn't find another chicken ． After a few hours ，they(21) that the students had played another joke on them： There were only (22) chickens inthe first place! They've been tricked by the (23) on the chickens ．It's been a long time since I was in high school ， but that April Fool's Day remains one of my favorite memories from those years ．14. A. friendly B. silly C. carefully D. helpful15. A. story B. mistake C. fact D. joke16. A. laugh B. sing C. dance D. cry17. A. silly B. clever C. rude D. bad18. A. it B. her C. them D. him19. A. Finally B. Suddenly C. Importantly D. Slowly20. A. Why B. How C. What D. Where21. A. told B. realized C. taught D. saw22. A. two B. three C. four D. five23. A. picture B. price C. students D. numbers三、阅读理解（本大题共20 小题，共40.0 分）AHere are some of the world's most impressive subways （地铁）．The Features： The Tokyo Metro and Toei lines that compose Tokyo's huge Tokyo subway system carry almost 8 million people each day， making it the Metro busiest system in the world． The system is famous for itsand oshiya---literally ， "pusher"---who shove passengers into crowded Toei subway cars so the doors can close．And you think your commute（上Lines 下班行程） is hell．Features：The Moscow Metro has some of the most beautiful stations in The the world．The best of them were built during the Stalinist era and Moscow feature chandeliers（枝形吊灯）， marble moldings and elaborate murals Metro （精巧的壁画）．，With more than 7 million riders a day keeping all thatmarble clean has got to be a trouble．Features： The Hong Kong MTR has the honour of being one of the fewsubway systems in the world that actually turns a profit． It's privately The owned and uses real estate development along its tracks to increase Hong income and ridership． It also introduced"Octopus cards"that allowKong ，but buy stuff at people to not only pay their fares electronicallyMetro convenience stores， supermarkets， restaurants and even parking meters． It's estimated that 95% of all adults in Hong Kong own anOctopus card．Features： Shanghai is the third city in China to build a metro system，Shanghai and it has become the country's largest in the 12 years since it opened．Shanghai Metro has 142 miles of track and plans to add another Metro 180 miles within five years．By that point，it would be three times largerthan Chicago "L"． The system carries about 2 .18 million people a day．Features：Londoners call their subway the Underground，even though 55 The percent of it lies above ground．No matter when you've got the oldest London mass-transit system in the world， you can call it anything youMetro like ． Trains started in1863and they've been running ever since．About3 million people ride each day， every one of them remembering to"Mind the gap" ．24.Which one can provide the riders some wonderful decorations at the stations ？ ______A.The Tokyo Metro and Toei LinesB.The London MetroC.The Moscow MetroD.The Hong Kong MTR25.We can learn from the passage that Shanghai Metro ______ ．A.carries the most people each dayB.is the world's largestC.is the busiest in the worldD.may be larger than the Chicago"L" in the future26. According to the information above ， which of the following statements is right？______A.The metro system in Japan attracted people into crowded subway cars ．B.Londoners never call their subway underground because 55 percent of it lies aboveground．C. Shanghai Metro will have about 320 miles of track within five years．D. It's certain that 95% of all adults in Hong Kong own an Octopus card．27. How many subways carry more than 5million people per day？______A.2B.3C.4D.528.Octopus card can be used in many ways except ______ ．A.Attending classes．B.Paying fares electronicallyC.Buying stuffs at supermarkets ．D.Parking carsBIt happened two years ago． It was Mother's Day morning ． I was doing my shopping at our local supermarket with my five-year-old son Tenyson ． As we were leaving ，we found that only minutes earlier an elderly woman had fallen over at the entrance and had hit her head on the ground． Her husband was with her but there was blood everywhere and the woman was embarrassed and clearly in shock ． Walking towards the scene ， Tenyson became very sad about what had happened to the couple． He said to me "Mum it's not much fun falling over in front of everyone ．"At the front of the supermarket a charity group had set up a stand selling fish and chips and flowers to raise funds ． Tenyson suggested that we should buy the lady a flower． "It will make her feel better " he said． I was amazed that he'd come up with such a sweet idea． So we went over to the flower seller and asked her if we could buy a flower for the lady to cheer her up． "Just take it " she replied ． "I can't take your money for such a wonderful gesture ． " By now doctors had arrived and were attending the injured woman ． As we walked up to her， my son became intimidated by all the blood and medical equipment （用具）． He said he was just too scared to go up to her． Instead I gave the flower to the woman's husband and told him "My son was very sad for your wife and wanted to give her this flower to make her feel better ．" The old man started crying and said "Thank you so much， you have a wonderful son． Happy Mother's Day to you ． "The man then bent down and gave his wife the flower telling her who it was from ． Though badly hurt and shaken， the old lady looked up at Tenyson with love in her eyes and gave him a little smile ．29.What does the writer want to tell us ？ ______A.One can never be too careful．B.Actions speak louder than words ．C.Love begins with a little smile ．D.A small act of kindness brings a great joy ．30. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage ？ ______A. The elderly woman was knocked down by Tenyson．B. Tenyson's idea of buying a flower gained his mother's support．C. Tenyson's care for the elderly woman surprised the flower seller ．D. The elderly woman was moved to tears by Tenyson's gesture．31. The underlined word "intimidated" in the passage probably means " ______ " ．A. surprisedB. pleasedC. frightenedD. excited32. Choose the right order of the events given in the story ． ______a． The doctors arrived and attended the injured woman ．b． We bought a flower for the lady to cheer her up ．c． I did some shopping at our local supermarket with my five-year-old son ．d． My son became very sad about what had happened to the couple．e． An elderly woman fell over at the entrance ．A. c- e- a- b- dB. a- c- e- d- bC. c -a- e- d -bD. c -e- d- b- a33. What would be the best title for the passage ？ ______A. The Power of FlowerB. Mother's DayC. An Accidental InjuryD. An Embarrassing MomentCLike a lot of young people ． Joanna Rakoff took the first job she was offered． She decided to work at one of New York's oldest literary agencies ． Yet she had no idea that it would be the first stepping stone on the way to becoming a writer ， and later ， the novelist she is today ．In the face of the ups and downs， she gave it her all． She can still remember that her boss was very challenging ． "The thing that worked when my boss was being difficult was remembering it wasn't personal． Usually ， it's not about you， it's them，" she advises anyone in a similar situation ．Being a manager and editor herself later in her career also helped to understand what happened years before． "It's really hard managing a lot of people ． I had a lot more sympathy for my former boss after that． You don't know everything that's going on with them ， and remember：they're a person， too，" she says．After only a year ， Rakoff realized she was not "an agency person" as her manager had believed ， but the seed had been planted． She left with dreams of becoming a writer and a real understanding of the world of glossy （亮丽鲜明的） magazines．Rakoff rose from writing magazine articles to features editor，and latereditor-in-chief ． Dreams of one day writing fiction remained ． "Writing pieces for magazines really helped me to become an author ． It helped make writing less scary ． When you write regularly and have deadlines ， it really teaches you that sometimes you have to sit down and just do it ， " she says．With all the pressure on young people these days， it is important to remember you don't have to be in the perfect job right away ． What's more， you don't need to know what you want to be or do for a career as soon as you finish high school or college ． Rakoff explains how many of her very successful friends found different paths toward becoming fiction writers．There isnothing wrong with having a job to keep you busy and pay the bills while you figure outyour passions， she says．34.What did Joanna Rakoff do when she was offered the first job ？ ______A.She gave it up to seek for some better opportunities ．B.She left it at once because the boss was too demanding．C. She agreed to work for the old literacy agency in New York．D. She accepted it believing it would lead to her future success35.How could Rakoff understand her boss in the literary agency ？ ______A.She thought her boss was under great pressure．B.She believed her boss expected her to work better ．C.She knew her colleagues were doing well enough ．D.She became a manager and editor herself later on．36. Rakoff left the literary agency with the dream of ______ ．A. working as a managerB. writing for magazinesC. becoming a fiction writerD. being an agency person37. Which is the best word to describe Joanna Rakoff ？ ______A. humorousB. hardworkingC. strictD. friendly38.What can we learn from Rakoff's experience ？ ______A.The grass is always greener on the other side．B.Keep on what you are doing until you succeed ．C.Find the best job as soon as you graduate from college ．D.A seemingly imperfect job may as well lead to success ．D"Mona Lisa" attracts art lovers around the world ．Do you know Lenardo da Vinci also painted an "Earlier Mona Lisa" before ？ It will be exhibited in Shanghai next year ． Joel Feldman，the general secretary of the Mona Lisa Foundation ， accepted an interview about the painting and the organization recently ．Q：How was the "Earlier Mona Lisa" discovered？A ：In 1913，Hugh Blaker ，a manager of the Holburne Museum in England ，found the "Earlier Mona Lisa" and brought it to his museum ． A year later ， the painting was sent to the US for publisher ， bought the painting and kept it in the Bank of Swizerland．Since the Mona Lisa Foundation was set up in 2008 ， we have done lots of necessary research on the "Earlier Mona Lisa" and many high technologies were used ．In the end，28 out of the 29 experts believe this is certainly the painting created by Lenardo da vinci ．Q：Do you remember the feeling when you first saw the "Mona Lisa" painting and this "Earlier Mona Lisa" painting ？A ：I first saw the "Mona Lisa" in the Louvre as a young boy ．Quite honestly I was disappointed as the painting looked quite small and dark ． When I first saw the "Earlier Mona Lisa" ，I was absolutely stunned ．Believe me ，there is really something amazing that occurs when you are in the presence of this painting ．Q：Why did you choose Shanghai for this exhibition？A ： First， Shanghai is one of world art centers ．In addition ， the mission of the foundation is to show the painting to the world ．Therefore ，we decided to begin its Asian tour and Shanghai obviously would be the first stop ．Q：Could you tell me more details about the security for the painting？A ：I can't tell you a lot．What I can say is that we paid huge amounts of money for the insuranceand the visitors will be allowed to visit the painting a day ． But visitors will be able to comequite close to the painting ．39.What was the main purpose of the research？ ______A.To learn the history of Leonardo da Vinci ．B.To know the value of the "Earlier Mona Lisa" ．C.To find out who painted the "Earlier Mona Lisa" ．D.To test different high technologies ．40.The underlined word "stunned" is the closest in meaning to" ______ " ．A. surprisedB. frightenedC. boredD. worried41. Which city will the "Earlier Mona Lisa" most probably travel to after Shanghai？______A. Los AngelesB. LondonC. Paris D Beijing42.The organization did many things to keep the painting safe ， except ______ ．A.buying an expensive insurance for the paintinging a high-tech case to show the paintingC.limiting the number of visitors to the exhibitionD.keeping visitors a long distance away from the painting43.In which section of the newspaper can you most likely find this passage ？ ______A. Science sectionB. Sports sectionC. Arts sectionD. Business section．四、书面表达（本大题共 1 小题，共20.0 分）44.假定你是李华，为了响应 " 足球进校园 " 的呼吁，你们学校建立了一个足球俱乐部．作为足球喜好者，你加入了这个俱乐部．此刻请你依据以下内容提示，为学校校报的英文版投稿，介绍足球俱乐部，并呼吁同学们加入到你们的队列来．注意： 1．词数 80 左右（短文的开头已给出，不计入词数）；2．不得流露学校、姓名等任何个人信息，不然不予评分．As a football fan ， I joined the Football Club last year ． Let me introduce our club to you ．答案和分析1.【答案】In order to catch【分析】为了做某事 In order to do sth，固定短语，做目的状语，赶车 catch the bus．故答案为 In order to catch．In order to catch the early bus，my father set off early．汉译英，需要学生依据句意、时态和固定搭配等，来选择适合的单词或许短语，组成符合语法，句意完好的句子．2.【答案】eturn【分析】观察动词．联合语境 "记得准时把书__给图书室．"．及首字母提示，可知，应该是"归还 "．不定式 to 后用动词原形．故答案是：return．记得按时把书还给图书室．动词是表示动作或许是状态的词，要联合语境及首字母提示，注意时态，人称等变化，掌握一些固定搭配．选择适合答案达成试题．3.【答案】orth【分析】依据下文 I have read it twice．可知我读过两遍了，可推知这部小说值得一读，再依据空格前为 be动词 is，空格后为 reading，所给首字母为 w，可联想固定短语 be worth doing sth 意为" 值得做某事 "．故填入：worth．我认为这部小说值得一读，我读过两遍了．做这种题型，第一依据所给单词首字母明确句子所要考查的单词的拼写，再联合有关语法知识对单词做出形式上的变化．4.【答案】was invited【分析】观察汉译英．原句缺乏" 邀请"invite 动词．主语 "李教授 "，应当是"被邀请"，用一般过去时态的被动语态．构造是 was/were+动词的过去分词．主语单数，用was．invite 的过去分词是 invited．故答案是：was invited．Professor Li was invited to give a lecture about health in our school．观察汉译英，要看词汇的使用能否适当，能否切合语境，能否有语法错误．是否完好等．还要考虑一些固定搭配，时态、人称等．5.【答案】Either；or【分析】观察汉译英．原句缺乏" 要么要么 "．能够用Either or表达．故答案是：Either or ．Either you or I will go to see the film because there is only one ticket．观察汉译英，要看词汇的使用能否适当，能否切合语境，能否有语法错误．是否完好等．还要考虑一些固定搭配，时态、人称等．6.【答案】seful【分析】依据所给首字母提示联合 for you to learn English．推测句意是 "词典对你学习英语来说很实用． "，依据设空处前面的 are very判断填形容词，单词 "实用的 "的英文表达是useful．所以答案是：useful．词典对你学习英语来说很实用．做这种题型，第一依据所给单词首字母明确句子所要考查的单词的拼写，再联合有关语法知识对单词做出形式上的变化．联合句意可推测出填形容词"实用的 "．7.【答案】entist【分析】观察名词．联合语境 "我父亲由于牙疼而去看 ___．"．及首字母提示，可知，应该是"牙医 "．由a 一个．可知，用单数．故答案是：dentist．我父亲由于牙疼而去看牙医．本题知识点是观察名词．联合语境及首字母提示，选择适合的名词．注意单复数变化．8.【答案】xam【分析】依据 "Everyone is busy preparing for it．"以及给出的首字母提示 e，所以可知这句话的意思是 "期末考试就要到了．每一个人正忙着准备考试．"又由于空格前面的词语是形容词，所以要用名词来填空．故填 exam．期末考试就要到了．每一个人正忙着准备考试．第一要掌握这个句子的意思，而后联合详细的题目，就能够确立正确答案．9.【答案】where to buy【分析】观察汉译英．原句缺乏" 在哪里买的"．用疑问词 where+不定式的简单句形式，做宾语．不定式 to 后用动词原形 buy 买．故答案是：where to buy．This book is so interesting． Can you tell me where to buy it？观察汉译英，要看词汇的使用能否适当，能否切合语境，能否有语法错误．是否完好等．还要考虑一些固定搭配，时态、人称等．10.【答案】How lucky【分析】好运的 lucky ，形容词作表语，how 后跟的是形容词或副词，其一般格式为：How + adj．/adv．+ （a/an/the）+ n．+ 主语 + 谓语，组成叹息句．故答案为 How lucky ．They were not hurt in the terrible accident．How lucky they are!汉译英，需要学生依据句意、时态和固定搭配等，来选择适合的单词或许短语，组成符合语法，句意完好的句子．11.【答案】hare【分析】依据所给首字母提示联合 our experience of the holiday together．推测句意是 " 暑期以后，我快乐见到同学们，我们一同分享假期经历．"，依据设空处前面的 I am glad to meet my classmates and判断填动词原形，单词 " 分享 "的英文表达是 share．所以答案是：share．暑期以后，我快乐见到同学们，我们一同分享假期经历．做这种题型，第一依据所给单词首字母明确句子所要考查的单词的拼写，再联合有关语法知识对单词做出形式上的变化．设空处后边的our experience of the holiday together 是做题的重点．12.【答案】 It is too ； to kill【分析】It 做形式主语，真实的主语是后边的不定式，太 too ，杀 kill ，依据句意" 人们太残忍了，杀了那么多野生动物．"可知，要用一般此刻时．故答案为 It is too ，to kill ．It is too cruel of people to kill so many wild animals ．汉译英，需要学生依据句意、时态和固定搭配等，来选择适合的单词或许短语，组成符合语法，句意完好的句子．13.【答案】 take care of【分析】依据 Because the kids are still young ，she has to stay at home to--them ，可知这里放在 to 后边用动词原形，take care of 表示照料．故填 take care of ．Because the kids are still young ，she has to stay at home to take care of them ．汉译英，需要学生依据句意、时态和固定搭配等，来选择适合的单词或许短语，组成符合语法，句意完好的句子．14.【答案】2 D3 A4 B5 C【小题 1 B【小题【小题【小题【小题】】】】】【小题6】 A 【小题7】D 【小题8】 B 【小题9】C【小题 10】 D【分析】1．B ，观察形容词辨析，依据 rather than mean 不是苛刻的，既然是愚人节，开的玩笑应当是天真的，愚笨的，A 友善的，B 愚笨的，C 认真的，D 有帮助的，应选 B ．2．D ，观察动词辨析，根据 Teachers might hand out an impossibly difficult surprise test that scares studen ts 愚人节的时候教师会突袭考试，这是一个玩笑，不过学生们没有注意到，A故事，B 错误，C 事实，D 玩笑，应选 D．3．A ，观察动词辨析，依据 On April Fool's Day 愚人节当日，所做的应当就是开玩笑取乐，A 笑，B 唱歌，C 跳舞，D 哭，应选 A ．4．B，观察形容词辨析，依据the teachers discovered that they had only caught chickens NO．1 ，2 ，3 ，and 5 逮到了四只鸡，编号是 5，全部的老师一开始都被骗了，被数字骗了，所以是机智的玩笑， A 愚笨的，B 机智的，C 鲁莽的，D 坏的，应选 B．5．C，观察代词辨析，依据 They bought some chickens买了一些鸡，所以是把这些鸡放了，A 它，B 她，C 它们，D 他，应选 C．6．A ，观察副词辨析，依据 they caught four of them他们抓到了四只，这是最终结果，A 终于，B 忽然地，C 重要地，D 慢地，应选 A ．7．D，观察疑问句指引词辨析，依据 they had only caught chickens NO．1 ，2 ，3 ，and 5只逮到了四只，所以是在想第五只在哪里， A 为何，B 怎么做，C什么，D 在哪，应选 D．8．B，观察动词辨析，依据 the students had played another joke on them：学生的又一个把戏，所以是老师意识到为何没有第五只鸡，A 告诉，B 意识到，C 教，D 看见，应选 B．9．C，观察数词辨析，依据 they caught four of them逮到了四只鸡，并且没有第五只鸡，所以是四只，A 二，B 三，C 四，D 五，应选 C．10．D，观察名词辨析，依据 on the chickens鸡身上的，所以是被鸡身上的数字标签给蒙骗了，A 图片，B 价钱，C 学生，D 数字，应选 D．本文主要叙述的是有对于愚人节的事情．在愚人节当日，人们会开玩笑互相取乐．在学校，学生也会开老师的玩笑．对于完形填空题目，第一应当阅读全文，认识叙述的愚人节当日发生的事情，而后依据题目意思进行剖析，确立答案．24.【答案】【小题 1】 C【小题2】D【小题3】C【小题4】A【小题5】A【分析】1．C．细节理解题．依据表格第二行 The Moscow Metro has some of the mostbeautiful stations in the world．The best of them were built during the Stalinist era and feature chandeliers（枝形吊灯），marble moldings and elaborate murals（精巧的壁画）．莫斯科地铁拥有世界上最美丽的车站．此中最好的是在斯大林时代建筑的，还有枝形吊灯、大理石模型和雅致壁画．可知，莫斯科地铁能够为乘客供给一些出色的车站装修．选 C．2．D．细节理解题．依据表格倒数第二行 Shanghai Metro has 142 miles of trackand plans to add another 180miles within five years．By that point，it would bethree times larger than Chicago "L"．上海地铁有 142 英里的航道，计划在五年内再增添 180 英里．到那时，它将是芝加哥 "L" 地铁的三倍．可知，上海地铁将来可能会比芝加哥 "L" 地铁更大．选 D．3．C．推理判断题．依据表格倒数第二行 Shanghai Metro has 142miles of trackand plans to add another 180 miles within five years．By that point，it would bethree times larger than Chicago "L"．上海地铁有 142 英里的航道，计划在五年内再增添 180 英里．可知，C 选项 "上海地铁将在五年内拥有约 320 英里的轨道"正确．选 C．4．A ．细节理解题．依据表格第一行 Tokyo's huge subway system carry almost8million people each day东京宏大的地铁系统每日运送近 800 万人．表格第二行 With more than 7 million riders a day 每日有超过 700 万乘客．可知，运送乘客成功 500 万的有 2 个地铁．选 A ．5．A ．细节理解题．依据表格第三行 It also introduced"Octopus cards"that allowpeople to not only pay their fares electronically，but buy stuff at convenience stores，supermarkets，restaurants and even parking meters它还推出了 "八达通卡 "，让人们不单能够用电子付费，还能够在便利店、商场、餐馆买东西甚至付停车收费器．可知，这种卡不可以用于上课．选 A ．这是一篇史地常识类阅读，主要介绍一些世界上最令人印象深刻的地铁．包括：东京、莫斯科、香港、上海和伦敦的地铁．阅读题型，要着重句子与句子之间、段落与段落之间逻辑关系以及对篇章的整体理解．依据所给问题选择正确选项达成试题．29.【答案】【小题 1】 D【小题2】B【小题3】C【小题4】D【小题5】A【分析】1．D 推理判断题．这篇文章讲了一个母亲节，作者和儿子在商场购物，发现了一位跌倒受伤的老人，作者的儿子坚持要给老人买束花．只管老人受伤严重，可是仍旧向作者的儿子露出了浅笑．由此可见一个小小的善举都可能带来快乐．应选 D．2．B 细节理解题．依据第三段中 so we went over to the flower seller and asked her if we could buy a flower for the lady to cheer her up．可知对 Tenyson 的想法获取了他的母亲的支持，应选 B．3．C 词义猜想题．依据 he said he was just too scared to go up to her他说他太害怕了，不敢走到她身边可猜出 "intimidated" 意思是惧怕．应选 C．4．D 推理判断题．依据第一段的 I was doing my shopping at our local supermarket with my five-year-old son ， Tenyson．可知这个故事第一发生的是：我和我五岁大的儿子去当地的商场购物．故 c 项排在第一．故清除 B 项．依据第一段的 As we were leaving， we found that only minutes earlier an elderly woman had fallen over at the entrance可知当我们要走开时，一位老人在门口处跌倒了，故 e项排在第二，故清除 C 项．依据By now paramedics（营救人员）hadarrived， and were attending the injured（受伤的）woman．可知以后营救人员到来了，故 a项排在第三．所以故事发生的正确次序，应选 D．5．A 标题概括题．这篇文章讲了一个母亲节，作者和儿子在商场购物，发现了一位跌倒受伤的老人，作者的儿子坚持要给老人买束花．只管老人受伤严重，可是仍旧向作者的儿子露出了浅笑．所以最好的题目应当是鲜花的力量，应选 A．在昨年的母亲节这天，我们在购物的时候，前面有一位老人跌倒了并流了好多血．我儿子给她买了花，结果对方很感谢儿子好心的做法．也很高兴有人能够关怀她．作者想经过这个事情告诉我们：有时一件不足挂齿的好心的行为会给自己和别人带来好多的快乐，要与人为善．本文是一篇人物故事类阅读，题目波及多道细节理解题，做题时联合原文和题目有针对性找出有关语句进行认真剖析，联合选项选出正确答案．推理判断也是要在抓住关键句子的基础上合理的剖析才能得出正确的答案．34.【答案】【小题 1】 C【小题2】D【小题3】C【小题4】B【小题5】D【分析】1．C．观察细节理解题，根据 Joanna Rakoff took the first job she was offered．She decided to work at oneof New York's oldest literary agencies．可知：她赞同在纽约古老的文学机构工作．应选：C．2．D．观察细节理解题，依据第三段 Being a manager and editor herself later in her career also helped to understand what happened years before．可知：是在她后来成为了一名经理和编写时，她才理解她本来的文学企业的老板的．故选：D．3．C．观察细节理解题，依据第四段 She left with dreams of becoming a writer and a real understanding of the world of glossy（亮丽鲜明的）magazines．可知：Joanna Rakoff走开了文学机构时，她的野心是成为一名作家，应选：C．4．B．观察推理判断题，依据 Rakoff rose from writing magazine articles tofeatures editor， and later editor-in-chief． Dreams of one day writing fiction remained． "Writing pieces for magazines really helped me to become an author．"可知：Rakoff 从写杂志文章到编写，以后成为主编．有朝一日写小说的梦想依然存在．"为杂志写文章真的帮助我成为一个作家．"由此能够推测出：Rakoff是个很努力的人，故选：B．5．D．观察推理判断题，依据最后一段With all the pressure on young people these days，it is important to remember you don't have to be in the perfect job right away．以及她的经历能够推测出：看似不完满的工作也可能致使成功．应选：D．本文主要讲了 Joanna Rakoff从一开始不过为一家文学机构工作，最后成为著名的作家的过程．她的经历告诉我们：看似不完满的工作也可能致使成功．第一要通读全文，掌握粗心，而后依据上下文的联系以及本文的文意，联合给出的选择项，就能够确立正确答案．39.【答案】【小题 1】 C【小题2】A【小题3】D【小题4】D【小题5】C【分析】CADDC1．C 细节理解题，依据 In the end，28 out of the 29 experts believe this is certainly the painting created by Lenardo da vinci．最后，大部分专家认为这必定是 Lenardo da vinci 创作的画．可知研究的目的是谁画的这幅画，故答案为：C．2．A 细节理解题，依据下一句：Believe me，there is really something amazing that occurs when you are in the presence of this painting．相信我，当你出此刻这幅画眼前的时候，会发生一些令人诧异的事情，可知此处应当是：我完好惊呆了，故答案为：A ．3．D 细节理解题，依据 Therefore，we decided to begin its Asian tour and Shanghai obviously would be the first stop 所以，我们决定开始亚洲之行，上海明显是第一站，由于要在亚洲进行展现，所以接下来必定仍是亚洲的城市，故答案为：D．4．D 细节理解题，依据文中最后一句提到 But visitors will be able tocome quite close to the painting但旅客会靠近画，不是组织者为了保持这幅画的安全采纳的举措，故答案为：D．5．C 细节理解题，依据"Mona Lisa" attracts art lovers around the world．Do you know Lenardo da Vinci also painted an "Earlier Mona Lisa" before？It will be exhibited in Shanghai next year．可知，"蒙娜丽莎"是一幅艺术作品，所以文章内容是对于艺术的，所以很明显会出此刻艺术版块，故答案为：C．"蒙娜丽莎 "吸引了全球的艺术喜好者．你知道达芬奇还画了一个 "前蒙娜丽莎 "吗？它明年将在上海展出．本文介绍的是 Joel Feldman，蒙娜丽莎基金会的秘书长，接受了一个对于绘画和组织的采访．做题的时候要看清要求，要在理解好文意的基础上，与题目有机的联合，从文章中找到有关细节性的句子从而得出切合文章内容的正确答案．44.【答案】As a football fan ， I joined the Football Club last year ． Let me introduce our club to you （高分句型）．（引出话题）The Football Club is one of the most popular clubs in our school ． On Friday afternoon ， th e members will meet after school ． We will get together in the playground ． In the FootballClub ， we can learn a lot about the history of football and some basic rules as well ． In addit ion ， we will also watch some exciting football games ． More importantly ， we will have s ome training together ．The most exciting part is that we will have some football matches（．介绍介绍足球俱乐部）I'm very proud to be one of the members （高分句型）． If you are also interested in football ， come and joinour club ． I'm sure you will love it．（呼吁同学们加入到俱乐部来）【分析】高分句型：Let me introduce our club to you．让我把我们的俱乐部介绍给你．这里 let sb do sth 表示让某人做某事．I'm very proud to be one of the members．作为会员之一，我感觉特别骄傲．这里 be proud to do sth表示骄傲做某事．。

2016广州二模英语试题及参考答案

《首发》广东省广州实验中学2016届高三上学期第二次阶段性考试英语试卷Word版含答案

广东实验中学2015—2016学年（上）高三级阶段考（二）英语本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分，共8页，满分120分，考试用时120分钟。

注意事项：1．答卷前，考生务必用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名、考号填写在答题卷上。

2．选择题每小题选出答案后，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。

3．非选择题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在另发的答题卷各题目指定区域内的相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液.不按以上要求作答的答案无效。

4．考生必须保持答题卷的整洁，考试结束后，将答题卷和答题卡收回。

第一部分阅读理解（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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

AGive it five minutesI used to be a hothead. Whenever anyone said anything, I’d think of a way to disagree. I’d push back hard if something didn’t fit my world-view.It’s like I had to be first with an opinion — as if being first meant something. But what it really meant was that I wasn’t thinking hard enough about the problem. The faster you re act, the less you think. Not always, but often.This came to a head back in 2007. I was speaking at the Business Innovation Factory conference in Providence, RI. So was Richard Saul Wurman. After my talk Richard came up to introduce himself and compliment my talk. That was very generous of him. He certainly didn’t have to do that.And what did I do? I pushed back at him about the talk he gave. While he was making his points on stage, I was taking an inventory of the things I didn’t agree with. And when pres ented with an opportunity to speak with him, I quickly pushed back at some of his ideas. I must have seemed like such an asshole.His response changed my life. It was a simple thing. He said “Man, give it five minutes.” I asked him what he meant by that? H e said, it’s fine to disagree, it’s fine to push back, it’s great to have strong opinions and beliefs, but give my ideas some time to set in before you’re sure you want to argue against them. “Five minutes” represented “think”, not react. He was totally ri ght. I came into the discussion looking to prove something, not learn something.This was a big moment for me.Richard has spent his career thinking about these problems. He’s given it 30 years. And I gaveit just a few minutes. Now, certainly he can be wr ong and I could be right, but it’s better to think deeply about something first before being so certain you’re right.There’s also a difference between asking questions and pushing back. Pushing back means you already think you know. Asking questions means you want to know. Ask more questions.Learning to think first rather than react quick is a life-long pursuit. It’s tough. I still get hot sometimes when I shouldn’t. But I’m really enjoying all the benefits of getting better.If you aren’t sure why this i s important, think about this quote from Jonathan Ive regarding Steve Jobs’ reverence(respect) for ideas:And just as Steve loved ideas, and loved making stuff, he treated the process of creativity with a rare and a wonderful reverence. You see, I think he better than anyone understood that while ideas ultimately can be so powerful, they begin as fragile, barely formed thoughts, so easily missed, so easily compromised, so easily just squished.That’s deep. Ideas are fragile. They often start powerless. They’re barely there, so easy to ignore or skip or miss.There are two things in this world that take no skill: 1. Spending other people’s money and 2. Dismissing an idea.Dismissing an idea is so easy because it doesn’t involve any work. You can scoff at it. You can ignore it. You can puff some smoke at it. That’s easy. The hard thing to do is protect it, think about it, let it marinate, explore it, riff on it, and try it. The right idea could start out life as the wrong idea.So next time you hear something, or someone, talk about an idea, pitch an idea, or suggest an idea, give it five minutes. Think about it a little bit before pushing back, before saying it’s too hard or it’s too much work.Those things may be true, but there may be another truth in there too: It may be worth it.1. Which of the following best describes the word hothead from the first paragraph?A. SupportiveB. FastC. NervousD. Aggressive2. What did the author do while Richard was talking in the business conference?A. He kept notes for things that he did not agree with.B. He pushed Richard and beat him.C. He was preparing for his own speech.D. He was getting ready to compliment him.3. Which of the following is the reason for quoting Jonathan Ive?A. The author thinks Steve Jobs is the best when it comes to creativity.B. The author is inspired by Steve Job's attitude towards new ideas.C. The author respects Steve Job because he is creative and he likes ideas.D. The author thinks Steve Job has ideas that are strong and powerful and are hard to miss.4. What is the core argument that the author put forward?A. Dismissing ideas is an effortless thing to do so you should always protect ideas carefully.B. The right idea always starts from a wrong idea and you need to protect it from beingdismissed.C. One should be careful when it comes to judge a new idea.D. Every idea, whether powerful or fragile, deserves five minutesBBats are impressive creatures. They are known to carry dangerous diseases like SARS without getting sick.So researchers wanted to know: How do bats fight off so many deadly diseases? Learning their secret could help doctors better treat humans who have these diseases, therefore saving millions of lives.To solve this problem, a team of researchers from Australia and China analyzed bat DNA. The scientists studied two kinds of bats—the Australian megabat, known as the flying fox, and the Chinese microbat. The scientists then arranged the bat genome (基因组) in order by comparing their DNA.The researchers now think that the special immunity (免疫性) to illness that bats have may be connected to their ability to fly.Bats are the only mammals (哺乳动物) that can truly fly. Flying uses up a lot of energy. The energy burned for flying produces something in the animal called free radicals (自由基). Free radicals can damage DNA and lead to diseases such as cancer.However, bats are not affected by free radicals produced during flight. The reason is that bats carry special genes to repair any damaged DNA.Scientists th ink that because bats fly and produce free radicals, they’ve evolved to carry genes that shaped their special immune system.“We’re thinking that the evolution of flight led to a sort of effect, influencing not only the immune system but also things like a ging and cancer,” says Chris Cowled, of the Australian Animal Health Laboratory. “We think we’ve really found something special.”Researchers believe that this discovery might one day be key to helping humans fight diseases such as cancer that attack the immune system and damage DNA.5. What’s true about bats according to the passage?A. They carry many deadly diseases like SARS so it’s easy for them to get sick.B. Bats are the only animals that can tell directions easily.C. Bats are among the mammals that can truly fly.D. Researchers studied bats to help save people.6. According to researchers, bats can fight off many deadly diseases mainly because ________.A. they have developed special immune system through evolutionB. they are able to fly, which burns a lot of energyC. free radicals in their bodies can damage DNA and cause diseasesD. they carry no special genes to repair damaged DNA7. The passage is mainly about ________.A. bats and dangerous diseasesB. bats and their special immune systemC. free radicals and immune systemD. ways to cure cancerCThroughout history there have always been people who can make other people laugh. Early clowns (小丑) often both annoyed and delighted audiences with their comments and songs. They were not the si lent performers seen in today’s circus rings (马戏场). Clowns lost their voices when the large three-ring circuses made it impossible for the audience to hear them.Circus clowns give performances in various ways. Walk-around clowns use an animal or something as part of their performance. A carpet clown moves around, talking with the audience and performing while the acts change in the rings. Then there are acrobatic clowns, riding clowns, juggling clowns and others.Everything a clown does looks easy, but it’s not. Making people laugh can be hard work. Clowns must be in good physical condition to prevent injuries. Each funny move is carefully timed and well-practiced. Most clowns have also been trained as acrobats, jugglers or aerial artists, and many include such skills into their acts.Generally, there are three categories of circus clowns—whiteface, auguste and character. Each has a special makeup style and costume. Each has a typical act as well.The neat whiteface is usually a strict, in-charge character who sets up the punch line (the point of a joke) for the joke with a partner who is typically an auguste. His facial features are neatly detailed in red or black, and his costumes look so loose with a ruffle around the neck.Auguste clown got his name from a German nickname for someone who is clumsy. The auguste wears light-colored makeup, but white is used around the mouth and eyes, and there’s a big red nose. This clown performs a great deal of humor. An oversized suit or baggy trousers allow free movement for all the clumsy acts. He also wears big shoes.Character clowns perform as different personalities—cowboys, grandmothers or concert conductors. The most famous character clown, however, is the tramp. Tramps wear different styles of makeup and torn costumes. Some tramp clowns are happy-go-lucky. Others are extremely sad. Still others act like gentlemen who just happen to be out of money.Clowns have a long and interesting history and use serious techniques. However, the children and adults at the cir cus don’t need to know these facts to get ready for fun when they hear “Bring in the clowns!”8. According to the Paragraph 1, why did clowns lose their voices?A. Because they wanted to avoid annoying audiences.B. Because there were only a few audiences in the ring.C. Because audiences often spoke louder than clowns.D. Because they could not be heard in the three-ring circuses.9. If a clown is dressed in baggy clothing, which type of clown does he belong to?A. The auguste or the whitefaceB. The whiteface or the characterC. The auguste or the characterD. The riding clown or the tramp10. What makes the character clowns different?A. He plays a leading role in performances.B. He wears more attractive make-up.C. He performs in a more funny way.D. He acts in different characters.11. What is the passage mainly about?A. The long history of clowns.B. Varied opinions on clowns.C. Some basic facts about clowns.D. Three different types of clowns.DCan you be too beautiful? It is hardly a problem that most of us have to bother — as much as we might like to dream that it were the case.Yet the blessings and curses of beauty have been a long-standing interest in psychology. Do those blessed with shiny faces and an attractive body live in a cloud of appreciation — or does it sometimes pay to be ordinary?Combing through decades of findings, social psychologists Lisa Slattery Walker and Tonya Frevert at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte have reviewed all the evidence to date and their conclusions are not what you might expect.At the most basic level, beauty might be thought to carry a kind of halo(光环) around it; we see that someone has one good quality, and by association, our deep mind may assume that they have other good ones too.Even in the courts, a pleasing appearance can work its magic. Attractive criminals are likely to get less strict sentences, or to escape punishment entirely; attractive plaintiffs(原告), meanwhile, are more likely to win their case and get bigger financial settlements. “It’s an effect seen everywhere,” says Walker.But if beauty pays in most circumstances, there are still situations where it can have opposite results. While attractive men may be considered better leaders, for instance, hidden sexist prejudices(偏见) can work against attractive women, making them less likely to be hired for high-level jobs that require power. And as you might expect, good-looking people of both sexes run into envy — one study found that if you are interviewed by someone of the same sex, they may be less likely to employ you if they judge that you are more attractive than they are.More worryingly, being beautiful or handsome could harm your medical care. We tend to link good looks to health, meaning that illnesses are often taken less seriously when they affect the good-looking. When treating people for pain, for instance, doctors tend to take less care over the more attractive people.And the bubble of beauty can be a somewhat lonely place. One study in 1975, for instance, found that people tend to move further away from a beautiful woman on the pathway — perhaps as amark of respect, but still making interaction more distant. “Attractiveness can convey more power over visible space —but that in turn can make others feel they can’t approach that person,” says Frevert. Interestingly, the online dating website OKCupid recently reported that people with the most beautiful pictures are less likely to find dates than those with less perfect pictures.Ultimately, Frevert points out that focusing too much on your appearance can itself be harmful if it creates stress and anxiety —even for those already blessed with good looks. “If you are crazy about attractiveness, it may affect your experience and interactions,” she says. It’s an outdated saying, but no amount of beauty can make up for a bad personality. As the writer Dorothy Parker put it so elegantly: “Beauty is only skin deep, but ugly goes clean to the bone.”12. From paragraph 1, we can learn that _______.A. some may be bothered by their unattractive appearanceB. most people are not afraid of being too beautifulC. we might always dream about being bothered by othersD. being too beautiful can be a problem bothering everyone13. Which is the benefit for beautiful people?A. An attractive plaintiff has more chances to get away with punishment.B. Women with pleasing appearance will always be considered as better leaders.C. Good-looking people are often regarded as having many good qualities.D. Beautiful criminals are more likely to persuade the judge and win the case.14. What can be inferred from OKCupid’s finding?A. People with perfect pictures will find dates sooner or later.B. Less attractive women are lonely because of their appearances.C. We may feel more excited to approach those with attractive appearances.D. Don’t use perfect pictures when trying to find dates online.15. What might be the best title for the passage?A. Negative Sides of BeautyB. Sexist PrejudiceC. Blessed with BeautyD. Beauty vs Ugliness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。

2016学年下学期(2017年度)广州天河英语二模

2016学年下学期九年级综合测试（二）英语试卷本试卷共四大题，9页，满分100分。

考试时间120分钟。

注意事项：1. 答题前，考生务必在答题卡上用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔填写自己的考生号、姓名、考场室号、座位号；再用2B铅笔把对应该两号码的标号涂黑。

2. 选择题每小题选出答案后，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，再选涂其他答案；不能答在试卷上。

3. 非选择题必须用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内的相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案，改动的答案也不能超出指定的区域，不按以上要求作答的答案无效。

4. 考生必须保持答题卡的整洁，考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。

一、语法选择（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）The story began 1 a boring Friday afternoon, and everyone was dying to finish class and 2 home. As our teacher handed out our Time For Kids magazines, I was thinking about my plan 3 buy a toy on the weekend. However, one small article in the magazine attracted my attention, and ended up changing my life. It was a story about the movement against malaria.(疟疾)Other students had their eyes stuck on the clock, but mine 4 absorbed in the article. 5 it I learned that malaria 6 one million people each year. I felt like 7 ."How can we prevent malaria?" I wondered.I also learned that people in Africa, where malaria is common, tie bed-nets over their beds to prevent the insects from biting them during the night. What could I do 8 them? That night I was 9 , and the article stayed in my mind. I decided to do something.Iconsideredseveralwaystoraisemoney.Iimaginedorganizingadancepartyorabakesale---doingsomethingmo rethan 10 posters at school. Finally, I decided to put the matter in my own hands.My birthday was coming up, and on the invitation 11 it I requested that my friends bring donations for bed-nets instead of gifts. I raised $400 at the party.Weeks later I received an invitation to a friend's birthday party. As I was looking at the invitation 12 , something caught my eye: Sophie requests that you bring donations to buy bed-nets instead of gifts. I smiled to discover 13 I had influenced somebody else to do as I had done.I could never have imagined the amazing feeling that 14 from giving. As the poet Maya Angelou wrote, "I have found that among its 15 benefits, giving liberates(解放)the soul of the giver."( ) 1. A. at B. in C. on D. for( ) 2. A. go B. went C. going D. goes( ) 3. A. buying B. bought C. buy D. to buy( ) 4. A. is B. are C. was D. were( ) 5. A. for B. From C. During D. To( ) 6. A. kill B. killed C. kills D. killing( ) 7. A. cry B. cried C. to cry D. crying( ) 8. A. about B. to C. for D. of( ) 9. A. sleepless B. sleepy C. slept D. sleep( ) 10. A. hang B. hangs C. hanged D. hanging( ) 11. A. to B. of C. for D. above( ) 12. A. careful B. carefully C. careless D. carelessly( ) 13. A. what B. why C. that D. when( ) 14. A. came B. comes C. come D. coming( ) 15. A. the other B. the others C. other D. others二、完形填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）Sarah Winchester lived in California. She was a very 16woman. She didn't buy many jewels(珠宝)or expensive clothes. 17 , she spent millions of dollars in 18 a house. She began to do it at the age of 45. The strange thing about Sarah's house was that it seemed never finished. The work on the house went on for years because Sarah was afraid to 19 building it.Sarah's house was near San Jose. Every day, a lot of 8 arrived there to work for her. Sarah wanted more rooms and more doors and more windows, 20 the workers kept on building them. The house was seven floors high and had 160 rooms. There were 200 doors and 1,000 windows . There were also three lifts, nine kitchens, and 47 fireplaces.Why did Sarah want a house that kept getting 21 ? It was because Sarah was afraid of 22 . She thought she would die when the house was finished, so she didn't want her house to be finished.Sarah Winchester's 23 seemed to have worked 24 she lived to be 83 years old. And25her house was finished.( ) 16: A．poor B．rich C．useful D．brave( ) 17: A．Still B．Usually C．Instead D．Even( ) 18: A．building B．buying C．selling D．setting( ) 19: A．keep B．enjoy C．stop D．help( ) 20: A．but B．until C．since D．so( ) 21: A．bigger B．smaller C．stronger D．cleaner( ) 22: A．working B．dying C．living D．growing( ) 23: A．age B．family C．plan D．husband( ) 24: A．or B．because C．neither D．nor( ) 25: A．hardly B．usefully C．carefully D．finally三、阅读（共两节，满分45分）AAlthough most people know there are Seven Wonders in the Ancient World, only few people can name them. This is because most of them are no longer there except the pyramids. However, there is a growing list of wonders of the world today. About nine years ago, UNESCO's World Cultural and Nature Heritage ( things that have come down to us from the past) List had 411 places and 136 countries were responsible to protect them, and the list keeps on growing.Usually it is the task of a group of 21 experts to decide which places go on the list. The experts are chosen to work for six years. Their work is to examine and discuss the suggestions from different countries. They also manage the World Heritage Fund and have the right to decide what help to give to countries for protection work.Over the past centuries, a lot of cultural or historic places have been destroyed by man or nature. Protecting our natural and cultural heritage is a long and difficult task. Earthquakes, floods, pollution, wars, or even tourism are some of the dangers that harm this heritage.When a historic place is in great danger, it is put on the World Heritage in Danger List and necessary things will be done to protect it. Places which are on the danger list include Historic Bridges. of Indiana, St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Rosenwald School in Southern US, etc.( ) 26. The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World include ____ .A. Golden Gate BridgeB. Sydney Opera HouseC. the Great WallD. the pyramids( ) 27. According to the passage, ____ may provide some money for protecting the cultural relics.A. UNESCOB. the World Heritage Fund.C. the 21 experts.D. the pyramids( ) 28. Why does the World Cultural and Natural Heritage List keep on growing?A. There are more cultural heritages beginning to appear.B. More countries begin to build cultural heritages.C. A lot of cultural or historic places have disappeared.D. More and more cultural heritages are in great danger.( ) 29. Which of the following statements is TRUE?A. People can still visit the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World today.B. Rosenwald School is a newly-built school in Southern US.C. More places will be added to the UNESCO list.D. The list is decided mainly by the governments of different countries.( ) 30. What would be the best title for this passage?A. Seven Wonders of the Ancient WorldB. Experts Play an Important Role.C. The Growing List of Wonders of the WorldD. Some Historic Places in DangerBWelcome to this short tour of London. In this square (广场) are standing in the middle of London. Opposite (对面) is the National Gallery, a museum with lots of famous paintings. Go along the red street to Buckingham Palace. The queen (王后) lives here.Turn left and go to the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben. Opposite you can see the London Eve. It takes you 135 meters above the River Thames. You can see most of London on a clear day.When you are tired, the best way to see London is by boat. You can get the boat near Big Ben.As you go along the river, the London Eve is on your right, near the Railway Bridge.Get off the boat at Tower Bridge. Then you can see the Tower of London next to the bridge. The Tower of London is the city's oldest palace. It is nine hundred years old.Take the boat back along the river. Get off the boat and go past the station and walk along the street. Opposite is the old fruit and vegetable market. They don't sell fruit and vegetables now. There are stores and restaurants, and lots of street musicians. Turn left into King's Street, and go past the church (教堂). You're now back where you started, at the square. Now you finish your tour.( ) 31. If you go to visit the National Gallery, what will you find?A. Lots of lovely animals.B. Lots of valuable plants.C. Lots of famous paintings.D. Lots of interesting books.( ) 32. Where can you get the boat?A. Near Buckingham Palace.B. Near Big Ben.C. Near Tower Bridge.D. Near King's Street.( ) 33. ______ is London's oldest palace.A. The Tower of LondonB. The National GalleryC. Buckingham PalaceD. The Houses of Parliament(A. B. C. D.(A. the stationB. the squareC. the parkD. the churchCChristopher Columbus, who is one of several historical persons regarded as the first European to discover the Americas, was born in 1451 in Italy. His father was a wool businessman. When he was young, Columbus loved sailing adventure very much. When he was 26 years old, he began to make business voyages (航海). The farthest countries he reached were Iceland and Guinea.At that time, many European countries became stronger and stronger. Their ships reached Africa and Asia. They got gold, silver, silk, tea and other things from the countries of Asia. The book The Travels of Marco Polo greatly influenced him, in which China and India were written perfectly. Columbus wanted to make another way to these two countries. Since he didn't have enough money, he asked some countries for help, for example, Portugal, Spain, the UK and France. He told the leaders the earth was round and if they helped him, he could easily got to China. Nobody believed his words and he was regarded as a cheat. Of course he didn't succeed.It was not until 1492 that his dream came true. The queen of Spain persuaded the King to support Columbus. On August 2, 1492, Columbus left Spain and began his voyage. He had three ships. After two months' hard sailing, on October 12, they got to an island in the Bahamas. On October 29, they reached Cuba. But a few days later, one of his ships left them. And on December 25, his flagship sunk. Luckily, the ship that left them joined him again. They went back to Lisbon on March 4, 1493.Although they didn't get to rich Asian countries and took back wealth, they found a new place that nobody had gone to. Columbus thought it was India and called the islands the West Indias.From 1493 to 1504, he sailed to America three times. He reached most of the coast of southern America and set up many colonies (殖民地).On May 20, 1506, Columbus died because of disease.( ) 36. What was Columbus' dream according to the passage?A. To be a rich man.B. To reach Africa and Asia.C. To make another way to China and India.D. To get gold, silver, silk, tea and other things.( ) 37. How long does it take Columbus to take his voyage from Spain to Lisbon?A. 2 months.B. 8 months.C. 11 years.D. 26 years.( ) 38. In what order did the following take place in Columbus' life?a. He sailed to America three times.b. In 1477, he began to make business voyages.c. He began his voyage with the help of the queen of Spain.d.He found a new place that nobody had gone to.e. He tried to get support from some countries.A. b-e-d-a-cB. b-e-c-d-aC. c-b -e-a-dD. c-d-e-a-b( ) 39.Which of the following is the correct route (航线) of Columbus' first voyage?A BC. D.( ) 40. What is the best title of the passage?A. Columbus and his voyages.B. How Columbus found India.C. Columbus loved sailing adventure.D. How Columbus got the sailing support.DBeing able to multitask-doing several things at the same time-is considered (考虑,认为) a welcome skill by most people. But if we consider the situation of the young people aged from eight to eighteen, we should think again.What we often see nowadays is that young people juggle a larger number of electronic products as they study. While working, they also surf on the Internet, send out emails, answer the telephone and listento music on their iPods. In a sense, they are spending a large amount of time in fruitless efforts (努力) as they multitask.Multitasking is even changing the relationship between family members. As young people give so much attention to their own worlds, they seem to have no time to spend with the other people around them. They can no longer greet family members when they enter the house, nor can they eat at the family table.Multitasking also has an effect (影响) on young people's performance at university and in the workplace. When asked about their opinions of the effects of modern gadgets (器具) on their performance of tasks, many young people gave a positive (肯定的) response (回应). However, the response from the worlds of education and business was not quite as positive. Educators feel that multitasking by children has a serious effect on later development of study skills. They believe that many college students now need help to improve their study skills. Similarly, employers (雇主) feel that young people entering the job market need to be taught all over again, as modern gadgets have made it unnecessary (没必要) for them to learn special skills to do their work.( ) 41. What does the underlined word "juggle" most probably mean?A. Want to buy.B. Use at the same time.C. Take the place of.D. Search information from.( ) 42. In Paragraph 3, the author points out that ________.A. family members do not greet each otherB. family members do not eat at the family tableC. young people get on well with their familiesD. young people hardly communicate with their family members( ) 43. What's the main idea of the last paragraph?A. Young people must learn skills for future jobs.B. Young people benefit (获益) a lot from modern gadgets.C. Multitasking is an important skill to young people.D. Multitasking influences young people's development seriously.( ) 44. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. Young people think multitasking is good for their study and work.B. Employers consider it unnecessary for young people to be taught all over again.C. Educators feel that young people don't need to improve their study skills.D. People from the world of education believe multitasking has a good effect on children's later studyskills.( ) 45. The author develops (阐述) the passage mainly by ________.A. providing special examplesB. following the natural time orderC. giving out a cause and analyzing (分析) its effectsD. comparing opinions from different worldsEGeoffrey Payne talks for the first time about the night his wife was killed. The judge thought it was he who killed his wife. 46 .I had to stay late at the hospital that night to do an operation. I finally left at about 11 p.m. I drove home slowly because the weather was terrible－the wind was blowing and it was raining heavily. I was turning into our road when a man suddenly ran in front of my car. I almost hit him but I stopped just in time. I was frightened and the man looked frightened too. 47 . It was very strange.When I got home, the lights were on but it was very quiet. I called to my wife but there was no answer. Then I remembered that she was out at a concert.48 . Then I went upstairs to have a bath. I saw that the window in the bedroom was open. This was strange because my wife always locked the doors and windows before she went out. She was afraid of burglars(夜盗者). When I went to close it, I found Ellen. She was lying on the floor. There was blood everywhere. I rushed over and felt for her pulse but she was dead. I sat on the floor beside her body and was too frightened to do anything.49 . I can't remember a thing about that night. In the morning I phoned the police. They arrived about half an hour after I phoned them. But it seemed like hours. During that time I tried hard to remember anything I could about the night before. 50 . What was he doing at that three of night in our quiet neighborhood? Why did he look so frightened Why did he run away?46. ( ) 47. ( ) 48. ( ) 49. ( ) 50. ( )A. The next thing I knew, the sky was getting lightB. I was still very upset about what happened on the road, so I made myself a drinkC. Now he wrote to a magazine from the prison(监狱) about what happened on the night of 13 October1999D. I got out of the car but he ran away before I could ask if he was all rightE. I couldn't stop thinking about the man in the road四、写作（共三节，满分35分）第一节单词拼写根据句子意思和所给的首字母写出所缺单词。

2016年高考英语试题全国卷-模拟及答案详解

2016年高考英语试题全国卷Ⅱ（广东卷）笔试部分第Ⅰ卷第二部分阅读理解（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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

AMy color television has given me nothing but a headache. I was able to buy it a little over a year ago because I had my relatives give me money for my birthday instead of clothes that wouldn't fit. I let a salesclerk fool me into buying a discontinued model. I realized this a day later, when I saw newspaper advertisements for the set at seventy-five dollars less than I had paid. The set worked so beautiful when I first got it home that I would keep it on until stations signed off for the night. Fortunately, I didn't get any channels showing all-night movies or I would never have gotten to bed.Then I started developing a problem with the set that involved static(静电) noise. For some reason, when certain shows switched into a commercial, a loud noise would sound for a few seconds. Gradually, this noise began to appear during a show, and to get rid of it, I had to change to another channel and then change it back. Sometimes this technique would not work, and I had to pick up the set and shake it to remove the sound. I actually began to build up my arm muscles(肌肉) shaking my set.When neither of these methods removed the static noise, I would sit helplessly and wait for the noise to go away. At last I ended up hitting the set with my fist, and it stopped working altogether. My trip to the repair shop cost me $62, and the set is working well now, but I keep expecting more trouble.21. Why did the author say he was fooled into buying the TV set?A. He got an older model than he had expected.B. He couldn't return it when it was broken.C. He could have bought it at a lower price.D. He failed to find any movie shows on it.22. Which of the following can best replace the phrase "signed off" in paragraph 1?A. ended all their programsB. provided fewer channelsC. changed to commercialsD. showed all-night movies23. How did the author finally get this TV set working again?A. By shaking and hitting itB. By turning it on and offC. By switching channelsD. By having it repaired24. How does the author sound when telling the story?A. CuriousB. AnxiousC. CautiousD. HumorousBYour house may have an effect on your figure. Experts say the way you design your home could play a role in whether you pack on the pounds or keep them off. You can make your environment work for you instead of against you. Here are some ways to turn your home into part of your diet plan.Open the curtains and turn up the lights. Dark environments are more likely to encourage overeating, for people are often less self-conscious(难为情) when they're in poorly lit places – and so more likely to eat lots of food. If your home doesn't have enough window light, get more lamps and flood the place with brightness.Mind the colors. Research suggests warm colors fuel our appetites. In one study, people who ate meals in a blue room consumed 33 percent less than those in a yellow or red room. Warm colors like yellow make food appear more appetizing, while cold colors make us less hungry. So when it's time to repaint, go blue.Don't forget the clock – or the radio. People who eat slowly tend to consume about 70 fewer calories(卡路里) per meal than those who rush through their meals. Begin keeping track of the time, and try to make dinner last at 30 minutes. And while you're at it, actually sit down to eat. If you need some help slowing down, turning on relaxing music. It makes you less likely to rush through a meal.Downsize the dishes. Big serving bowls and plates can easily make us fat. We eat about 22 percent more when using a 12-inch plate instead of a 10-inch plate. When we choose a large spoon over a smaller one, total intake(摄入) jumps by 14 percent. And we'll pour about 30 percent more liquid into a short, wide glass than a tall, skinny glass.25. The text is especially helpful for those who care about ____.A. their home comfortsB. their body shapeC. house buyingD. healthy diets26. A home environment in blue can help people ____.A. digest food betterB. reduce food intakeC. burn more caloriesD. regain their appetites27. What are people advised to do at mealtimes?A. Eat quickly.B. Play fast musicC. Use smaller spoonsD. Turn down the lights28. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. Is Your House Making You Fat?B. Ways of Serving DinnerC. Effects of Self-ConsciousnessD. Is Your Home Environment Relaxing?CMore students than ever before are taking a gap year(间隔年) before going to university. It used to be the "year off" between school and university. The gap-year phenomenon originated(起源) with the months left over to Oxbridge applicants between entrance exams in November and the start of the next academic year.This year, 25,310 students who have accepted places in higher education institutions have put off their entry until next year, according to statistics on university entrance provided by the University and College Admissions Service (UCAS).That is a record 14.7% increase in the number of students taking a gap year. Tony Higgins from UCAS said that the statistics are good ne ws for everyone in higher education. “Students who take a well-planned year out are more likely to be satisfied with, and complete, their chosen course. Students who take a gap year are often more mature and responsible,” he said.But not everyone is happy. Owain James, the president of the National Union of Students (NUS), argued that the increase is evidence of student hardship – young people are being forced into earning money before finishing their education. “New students are now aware that they are li kely to leave university up to￡15,000 in debt. It is not surprising that more and more students are taking a gap year to earn money to support their study for the degree. NUS statistics show that over 40% of students are forced to work during term time and the figure increases to 90% during vacating periods,” he said.29. What do we learn about the gap year from the text?A. It is flexible in length.B. It is a time for relaxationC. It is increasingly popularD. It is required by universities30. According to Tony Higgins, students taking a gap year ____.A. are better prepared for college studiesB. know a lot more about their future jobC. are more likely to leave university in debtD. have a better chance to enter top universities31. How does Owain James feel about the gap-year phenomenon?A. He's puzzled.B. He's worried.C. He's surprised.D. He's annoyed.32. What would most students do on their vacation according to NUS statistics?A. Attend additional coursesB. Make plans for the new termC. Earn money for their educationD. Prepare for their graduate studiesDChoose Your One-Day-Tours!Tour A - Bath &Stonehenge: including entrance fees to the ancient Roman bathrooms and Stonehenge -￡37 until 26 March and ￡39 thereafter.Visit the city with over 2,000 years of history and Bath Abbey, the Royal Crescent and the Costume Museum, Stonehenge is one of the world's most famous prehistoric monuments dating back over 5,000 years.Tour B- Oxford & Startford: including entrance fees to the University St Mary's Church Tower and AnneHathaway's -￡32 until 12 March and ￡36 thereafterOxford: Includes a guided tour of England's oldest university city and colleges. Look over the "city of dreaming spires(尖顶）"from St Mary's Church Tower.Stratford: Includes a guided tour exploring much of the Shakespeare wonder.Tour C - Windsor Castle &Hampton Court: including entrance fees to Hampton Court Palace -￡34 until 11 March and ￡37 thereafter.Includes a guided tour of Windsor and Hampton Court, Henry VILL's favorite palace. Free time to visit Windsor Castle(entrance fees not included). With 500 years of history, Hampton Court was once the home of four Kings and one Queen. Now this former royal palace is open to the public as a major tourist attraction. Visit the palace and its various historic gardens, which include the famous maze(迷宫) where it is easy to get lost!Tour D- Cambridge: including entrance fees to the Tower of Saint Mary the Great -￡33 until 18 March and ￡37 thereafter.Includes a guided tour of Cambridge, the famous university town, and the gardens of the 18th century.33. Which tour will you choose if you want to see England's oldest university city?A. Tour AB. Tour BC. Tour CD. Tour D34. Which of the following tours charges the lowest fee on 17 March?A. Windsor Castle & Hampton CourtB. Oxford & StratfordC. Bath & StonehengeD. Cambridge35. Why is Hampton Court a major tourist attraction?A. It used to be the home of royal familiesB. It used to be a well-known mazeC. It is the oldest palace in BritainD. It is a world-famous castle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。

2016二模考试英语试题及答案

2015年高中三年级教学质量检测英语第二部分阅读理解(共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）ARaised in a fatherless home, my father was extremely tightfisted towards us children. His attitude didn’t soften as I grew into adulthood and went to college. I had to ride the bus whenev er I came home. Though the bus stopped about two miles from home. Dad never met me, even in cold weather. If I grumbled, he’d say in his loudest father-voice. “That’s what your legs are for!”The walk didn’t bother me as much as the fear of walking alo ne along the highway and country roads, I also felt less than valued t hat my father didn’t seem concern ed about my safety. That feeling was canceled one spring evening.It had been a particularly difficult week at college after long hours in labs. I longed for home. When the bus reached a stop. I stepped off and dragged my suitcase to begin the long journey home.A row of hedge (篱笆) the driveway that climb the hill to our house. Once I had turned off the highway to start the last lap of my journey, I always had a sense of relief to see the hedge because it meant that I was almost home. On that particular evening, the hedge had just come into view when I saw something gray moving along the top of the hedge, moving towards the house. Upon closer observ ation, I realized it was the top of my father’s head. Then I knew that each time I’d come home, he had stood behind the hedge, watching, until he knew I had arrived safely. I swallowed hard against the tears. He did care, after all.On later visits, that spot of gray became my watchtower. I could hardly wait until I was close enough to watch for its secret movement above the greenery. Upon reaching home, I would find my father sitting innocently in his chair “So! My son, it’s you!” he’d say, his face le ngthening into pretended surprise.I replied, “Yes. Dad, it’s me I’m home.”21. What does the underlined word “grumbled” in Paragraph I mean?A. admitted readilyB. whisper carelessly.C. explained clearlyD. spoke unhappily.22. What made the author feel bothered?A. The tiredness after long hours in labsB. The fear of walking home by himselfC. The feeling of being less than valuedD. The loneliness of riding the bus home23. The author’s father watched behind the hedge because ________.A. he felt concern ed about his son’s safetyB. he wanted to help his son build up courageC. he wanted to meet his son at the doorwayD. he thought his son was too young to walk alone24. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A. My Father’s SecretB. The Hedge Around MeC. Terrible Journey HomeD. Riding Bus AlongBI have been teaching animal behavior at the Boulder County Prison in Colorado for 10 years.The course is one of the most popular in the prison. Prisoners have to earn the right to attend the course and they work hard to get in.One reason why the course is so popular is that many prisoners find it easier to connect with animals than with people, because animals don’t judge them. They trust animals in ways they don’t with humans.Yet, they hold a misunderstanding of how animals treat one another. Many admit that their own “animal behavior” is what got them into trouble in the first place. I teach that though there is competition and aggression in the animal kingdom, there is also a lot of cooperation, and sympathy.Many of the students want to build healthy relationships, and they find that the class helps them. I use examples of the social behavior of group-living animals such as wolves as a model for developing and maintaining(维持) friendships among people who must work together for their own good and also for the good of the group.It’s clear that science inspires the students here and it also gives them hope. I know some students have gone back into education after their being set free while others have gone to work for humane societies or contributed time and money to conservation organizations. One went on to receive a master’s degree in nature writing.Science and humane education help the prisoners connect with values that they otherwise would at have done. It opens the door to understanding, trust, cooperation and hope. There’s a large population of people to whom science could mean a lot, if only they could have access to it. The class helps me, too. I get as much out of it as the students and it has made me a better teacher.25. The author’s course is welcomed by the prisoners because___A. they have to earn the right to attend itB. they are curious about animals kingdomC. they feel it easier to get along with animalsD. they are more familiar with animal behavior26. The author used wolves as an example to ___.A. provide the prisoners with more knowledgeB. explain the cruel side of group-living animalsC. help the prisoners realize the importance of teamworkD. inform the prisoners that animals bring them trouble27. We can infer from the text that after being set free some prisoners___A. have turned over a brand new leafB. are required to receive the educationC. pay no attention to nature protectionD. prefer humane education to scienceCMelbourne, AustraliaMelbourne is a hot-spot travel destination, and it’s easy to see why with its beautiful beaches and busy city life.Why it’s a great choice: Australia as a whole is considered a safe destination for international travel, and because of that, many solo travelers go there. As an English-speaking country, you won’t be faced with any language barriers. Melbourne is easy to get around because you can walk or bike practically anywhere!ThailandThailand is great for solo travelers—perhaps because it is one of the Buddhist mindsets, which promote equality among the sexes.Why it’s a great choice: Thailand is known for its friendly atmosphere, and as a travel hot-spot, there are plenty of chances to meet other like-minded travelers, Well known for being very cheap, especially in the north. A good choice if you want to get away on a budget. Thailand has a lot to offer, from the party-central Bangkok to beautiful beaches and tropical jungle.Hong Kong, ChinaHong Kong is a great place to relax for solo travelers, as it is full of “Zen moments” such as beautiful gardens and Tai Chi classes.Why it’s so great choice: Hong Kong is regarded as one of the safest cities in the world. If you’re not well-traveled, or perhaps a bit weary of things like language barriers, Hong Kong is a great place to start, as it mixes both Eastern and Western at the same time.Bali, IndonesiaBali is a spiritual place with yoga, spas, organic, food and beaches. The combination of friendly people and splendidly visual culture has made Bali Indonesia number one tourist attraction.Why it’s so great: You won’t be the only solo traveler in Bali. Everyone is known for being extremely friendly and you’re sure to meet some amazing characters along the way. As a Hindu island, Bali is the perfect place for a relaxing and spiritual retreat. The Sacred Monkey Forest in Ubud in fantastic—if you like monkeys, anyway.28. What do the four places have in common according to the text?A. They’re cheap for solo travelersB. They’re great for travelling aloneC. They offer good spas and yogaD. They all lie in the tropical region29. Where can you enjoy both friendly atmosphere and religious culture?A. Melbourne, Australia.B. ThailandC. Hong Kong, China.D. Bali, Indonesia.30. What has made Bali Indonesia No.1tourist attraction?A. Yoga, spas, organic food and beautiful beachesB. Friendly people and splendidly visual cultureC. Meeting some amazing characters along the wayD. Fantastic monkeys in The Sacred Monkey Forest31. Where does the text probably come from?A. A travel journal.B. A business reportC. A travel surveyD. A book reviewDWindows 8, apart from Windows 95, is the biggest surprise and the only version of Microsoft’s operating system has been changed from the core(核心) when compared to its former one. However, a recent study has shown that under 20% of business owners would be willing to upgrade to the new version of Windows. The reason for this remains to be discussed and debated, and we will try to throw light on this research by providing you with some of the most common advantages and disadvantages of Windows 8.Generally speaking, there are a great number of plus sides related to upgrading from Windows 7 to Windows 8.Speed—This is the biggest advantage to mention. Boot time has been related to be up to nine times shorter than that with Windows 7.New passwords—Instead of typing you passwords, Windows 8 will let you use gestures onyour favorite photos to enter your password. This is not only practical but also extremely cool!Windows 8 experience—Apart from computers, Windows 8 will be used on all devices, including smart phones, tablet PC’s and so on. Also, owing to the fact that it has been specifically designed with touch screen users in mind, Windows 8, besides using keyboard and mouse, will offer a whole new user experience.However, there are still some disadvantages.The first one that has to be mentioned is that there is no Start Menu from Windows 8. Yes, there is no Start button in the lower left corner, and this might be a real puzzle of many Windows users. Also, many users have had a problem to get used to the new interface(界面) introduced by Windows 8. The biggest problem that is worth noticing is that Windows 8 was originally designed for touch screen users, and this may have a bad effect on desktop users who have gotten used to doing everything with the help of their keyboard and mouse.32. What does “plus sides” in Paragraph 2 probably refer to?A. new symbolsB. strengthsC. side effectsD. messages33. According to the text, the greatest advantage of Windows 8 is its___A. complex passwordsB. high speedC. unique experienceD. new interface34. From the passage we can learn that Windows 8___A. No longer requires a passwordB. was upgraded from Windows 95C. will be popular with desktop usersD. can be used on more than computers35. Many Windows 8 Users will face the problem that___A. Start Menu is hidden in the lower left cornerB. they have to use fingerprints instead of keysC. keyboard and mouse can’t be used any longerD. they don’t get accustomed to the new interface第二节（共5小题：每小题2分，满分10分）You often find somebody who works around you complaining all the time, don’t you ? ___36___. About 70% of Americans say being around nonstop complainers sometimes has a bad influence on them. Luckily, here are 4 tips to help form positive patterns.1. Self-awarenessWhen a negative thought pops into your mind, immediately correct it. Instead of telling yourself “That’s a nice shirt, but I can’t afford it,” change the message to “That will look great with my black pants when I can afford it.”___37___.Of course, everyone complains sometimes. But the less frequently you complain, the better you will feel.2. Distance yourself___38___. Excuse yourself and go somewhere quiet, somewhere outdoors in the fresh air. Think of something pleasant before returning. You have to take this seriously because negative people can and will pull you into the quicksand.3. Don’t try to change complainersIf you find yourself trapped in a group of complainers in a meeting or at a social event, simply choose silence. Let their words bounce off you while you think of something else. Attempting to stop the complaining can make you a target. ___39___. If someone says, “I hate Mondays, weekends are too short,” try to think. “I’m glad I rested up over the weekend, so I’m ready to make some improvement on that big project”.4. ___40___When someone is shouting at you angrily, throw the responsibility back at them by asking, “So what do you intend to do about it?” In most cases, complainers don’t really want a solution. They just want to speak them out. If you make them aware that they themselves have to find the solutions, they will leave you alone and find someone else to complain to. If so, you will be happy.A. Find solutionsB. Change responsibilityC. You have got a lot of companyD. By doing this, it will lead to positive behaviorsE. Whenever possible, escape from negative conversationsF. But you can redirect the discussion in your own mindG. You will never know what they are going to talk about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,从短文后各题所给的四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑.Don’t let Aurora’s small stature (身材) fool you---her spirit is strong. She is one of 140 chickens ___41___ form a farm. When we saved her, she was tiny and sick and it seemed ___42___ that she would survive. Having never got the right ___43___, many of the chickens were sick and some ___44___died.At a young age, Aurora and her sisters and brothers were ___45___ by their mom. Luckily, another mother ___46___ their care. Aurora seemed the last to 47 food and attention. She grew at a much slower 48 than her brothers and sisters. Everything seemed 49 her.At the young age of seven months, Aurora had lost two moms and was ___50___ to find a place with the other chickens.Aurora ___51___ found comfort with an old chicken named Margaret, staying under her wings during the cold nights. ___52___ Margaret was so old that a few months later she died. Aurora, in her own way, thinks of Margaret. Every evening, you will find her in the ___53___spot where she kept Margret company. ___54___ when the other chickens try to ___55___ her away, Aurora comes back.As Aurora grew, we became ___56___ at her love to simply live. Nothing could ___57___ her.So remember, wh en life seems so ___58___ that you can’t take it, think of Aurora. She has lost two moms, watched her sisters and brothers die, and ___59___ form serious illnesses. Yet she enjoys the small, sweet ___60___life has offered---safety, food, warmth and good friendships.41. A. raised B. purchased C. rescued D. collected42. A. hopeful B. certain C. possible D. unlikely43. A. touch B. care C. hatch D. partner44. A. sadly B. angrily C. willingly D. calmly45. A. punished B. dropped C. abandoned D. educated46. A. work on B. put forward C. looked after D. brought about47. A. get B. eat C. draw D. offer48. A. cost B. rate C. standard D. time49. A. for B. with C. about D. against50. A. arranging B. choosing C. struggling D. considering51. A. lately B. eventually C. constantly D. frequently52. A. though B. so C. because D. but53. A. same B. relevant C. similar D. other54. A. Still B. Thus C. Even D. Yet55. A. dear B. put C. give D. drive56. A. nervous B. amazed C. disappointed D. impressed57. A. help B. attract C. interest D. stop58. A. tough B. different C. smooth D. boring59. A. rewarded B. recovered C. survived D. learned60. A. chances B. pleasure C. dreams D. services第三部分英语知识运用(共两节,满分45分)第二节(共10小题: 每小题1.5分, 满分15分)As an old ___61___ goes, “honesty is the best policy”. It is not an old cliché(陈词滥调),___62___ a good way to live your life.First, honesty is the easiest choice that we can make. When people get caught ___63___ lies, it always costs them something. How many relationships can ___64___(destroy) by lies?Second, honesty gives us much ___65___ (free). Many people believe that being honest limits them in life, but that is not true. Sooner or later those dishonest people ___66___ (pay) a price for their acts; on the contrary, when we are honest, we are___67___(true) free.If there were two people ___68___ (stand) before you, an honest person and a dishonest person, who would you be more likely to believe? I’m sure most people would side with the honest person. Either we live in the truth or we live in the lies. Truth sets us free and lies leave us in nothing but more troubles. Honesty is ___69___ choice that we make each day. The choice is ___70___(you). What will you choose?第四部分写作（共两节，满分35分）This afternoon, our teacher asked us list what our parents had done for us. I write down a lotof good sides.Time passes quickly, isn’t it? It is three years when I became a high school student. Lookingback on the progresses that I have make so far, I really appreciate for your support. I know thatwithout your proper help, I would not have done so wonderful.However, what still makes me puzzling is how to make my dreams to go to a top universitycome true. Please continue to lend me the hand. I really need you help.第二节书面表达（满分25分）嘉定你是红星中学的学生李华，你校正在开展以“提高公民社会公德意识”为主题的演讲活动。

广东省佛山市2016届高三第二次模拟考试英语试题 Word版含答案.doc

2016年佛山市普通高三教学质量检测（二）英语第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节(共15小题，满分30)ALeeds Castle is in Kent, England. 5 miles (8 km) southeast of Maidstone. It is built on islands in a lake formed by the River Len to the cast of the village of Leeds. It has been open to the public since 1976.Opening time: April to September. 10:00—18:00 October to March: 10:00~17:00 Tickets：Tickets are valid for one year from date of purchase giving free repeat visits to the Castle, grounds and attractions. Excludes special ticketed events and Christmas Day.Adult tickets: ￡24 singleChild tickets: ￡16 single (4~15 years old)Kid ticket: free (under 4)Transportation:Coach or express: National Express from London to Leeds Castle directlyTrain: Any train from southern cities to Bearsted. transfer by Spot Travel to Leeds Castle. 15 minutes' ride, goes by each hour.The Upstairs Tour: Thursday 21st April, 11:30amSee the State bedrooms, not normally on show to the public. Hear about the guests of the roaring 1920s. see the bedroom where Edward and Simpson stayed and where Pavarotti was accommodated during his visit.Price: ￡5 per person. A valid entrance ticket is required per personEmbroidery (刺绣）Taster Workshop: Sunday 5th June, 10:30amLearn the basics with expert supervision from members of the Embroiderers Association and sew your own small piece of embroidery to lake home and frame to turn into a cushion or handmade greeting card.Price: ￡20 per person.A valid entrance ticket is required per person. Includes refreshments and all materials.21. How much should an adult with a child pay to enter Leeds Castle?A. ￡10.B. ￡24.C.￡16.D. ￡40.22. What can visitors s«e during the Upstairs Tour?A. Pavarotti.B. The State bedrooms.C. A show.D. Artworks.23. To visit the Embroidery Taster Workshop, you have to_.A. get an entrance ticketB. show your greeting cardC. know about embroideryD. join an associationBMr. Selfridge, the Wisconsin-born retailer (零售商) who left school at 14, rose to become a partner in Marshall Field's. Chicago. Founded in 1852, it was one of the first and most ambitious US department scores. Mr. Selfridge had done well with Marshall Field's. He liked to say, “The customer is always right,” which made the Chicago st ore popular. And he is believed to have invented the phrase “Only Shopping Days until Christmas”.When he visited London on holiday in 1906 he was surprised to find most of the city's department stores were no match of their American and Parisian competitors. This led Selfridge to leave the US and establish Selfridges. a department store named after him. at the west end of London's Oxford Street. In Oxford Street, Selfridge's design team shaped an ambitious classical p3lacc building with a wall of plate glass windows.Opened in 1909, Selfridges offered customers a hundred departments along with restaurants, a roof garden, reading and writing rooms, reception areas for foreign visitors, a first aid room and. most importantly, a small army of knowledgeable floor-walking assistants who served as guides as well as being thoroughly instructed in the art of making a sale.Mr. Selfridge did much to make the department store a destination rather than just a big and comprehensively stocked city shop. It became a place to meet and for ladies to lunch. Mr. Selfridge later introduced the department store as a key element of the 20th Century culture, and Chaplin acknowledged the growing trend for shopping in the department store in his film The Floorwalker.24. What can be learned about Mr. Selfridge from Paragraph I ?A. lie was well-educated.B. He was a gifted businessman.C. He was a modest man.D. He was dishonest.25. What made Selfridge build a department store in London?A. The large population in London.B. His desire to own a department store.C. His confidence in business success.D. Affection for London architecture.26. What was Selfridges' most impressive characteristic?A. The number of departments.B. The broad choice of goods.C. The small group of guards.D. The well-trained sales guides.27. What is the main purpose of the article?A. To introduce the history of Selfridge .B. To compare different department stores.C. To encourage readers to spend more.D. To explain how to start a department store.CTop chefs aren‟t known for their friendly character. Assistants who overcook food by ten seconds usually struggle to get out of the kitchen alive. My father was a top chef. We‟d had a stormy relationship for years, but I decided to follow in his footsteps anyway, and train as a chef. It was better than the dead-end I …d reach with the job I‟d been doing.After three years, I became head chef in a restaurant called The Tortoise. As the boss, I made important decision but if anything went wrong, I was the one who should take the responsibility. Experiencing the sweaty kitchens, I learned why my father was the way he was. When I began, I didn‟t have my sights set on anything much---I just wanted a regular job—but soon I realized mycareer was taking off. The rich and famous started to visit the restaurant and eventually came the time when I had to decide about my future: I could either open my own restaurant or go and work for one of the big ones. Then life made the decision for me. My father tried and I got his job.On my first day, I received an unfriendly welcome. No one would talk to me. What made it worse was that I was ill—I had a cold , and my hands were shaking as I went into the kitchen. I held my breath, stood up in front of everyone and said, My name is Leah Kleist. You all know my father. whether you loved him or hated him, I don‟t care. He is the past. Now let‟s get to work. And we did.28. What will happen to assistants who overcook food?A. They got punishedB. They eat the foodC. They get some adviceD. They get fired29. Why did the author decide to work as a chef?A. It was his favoriteB. It was a better job.C. He was forced toD. He lost his job.30. What does the underline part tell us about the author?A. He knew little about the job.B. He misunderstood his fatherC. He didn‟t have a clear goal.D. He had a very poor eyesight.31. What caused the staff‟s unfriendly attitude towards the author?A. His lack of experienceB. His poor health conditionC. Their impression of is fatherD. Their envy at his successDWhere do you keep ice? In die freezer, of course. That's what scientists might have thoughtwhen they were looking for a safe place to store ice from mountain glaciers from around the world. They‟ve decided to store ice in Antarctica because global warming is causing some of the glaciers in places like the Alps to melt.Jerome Chappellaz of the French National Centre for Scientific Research is involved in creating an ice vault (地下室）there. He says: “We are probably the only scientific community whose sample (样本) is in danger of disappearing from the face of the planet. If you work on rocks or on tree rings, the raw material is still here and will be for many centuries."And why do scientists need to study ice from the Alps, for example? Ice formed on the top of a mountain is made of snow accumulated over thousands of years. Trapped air bubbles (气泡) contain samples of the atmosphere that existed when that ice was formed. Ice is a record of climate By examining ice. we know carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is higher now than in the last three million years. Researchers use this kind of data to build computer models and try to predict what might happen in the future.The ice vault will be housed in a snow cave at the Concordia Research Station, which is operated by scientists from France and Italy. The ice samples will be sealed in bags and placed 10 meters below the surface. at a constant temperature of -50*C. This w ill put the scientists‟ minds at rest. Losing the ice samples would be a disaster, and nobody wants to see a mine of scientific knowledge lost forever in a giant pool.32. What makes Antarctica a safe place to store ice?A. Its large mountains.B. Its function as a freezer.C. The abundant ice samples there.D. The absence of global warming.33. Jerome compares ice with rocks and tree rings to state that_.A. it's necessary to store iceB. it‟s more valuable to study iceC. ice disappears very quicklyD. ice should be stored at home34. What is the researchers' purpose of studying ice?A. To learn about climate.B. To learn about the Alps.C. To trap air bubbles.D. To reduce carbon dioxide.35. What do scientists think of storing ice in Antarctica?A. They consider it an easy job.B. They‟re not optimistic about it.C. They think it will cause disasters.D. They think it‟s a reliable way.第二节（共5小题，共10分）Some people just know how to start a conversation with anyone, in any place. If you're not one of these lucky types, don't worry. 36__________Remark on the surroundings or occasion. If you‟re at a party, for example, you could comment on the food or the music in a positive way like this: “I love this song." or “The food‟s great.”37 ________ For example. “How is the wine?” or “Who do you know here?- Most people enjoy talking about themselves so asking a question is a good way to get a conversation started.38_________ For example, “I really like your purse. Can I ask where you got it?- or “You‟re really doi ng well in this. Can you show me how to do it?”Remark on anything you have in common. People would like your saying “My daughter went to that school, too. How does your son like it?"39__________Don't say something that obviously causes offence and avoid heavy subjects such as politics or religion. Stick to light subjects like the weather, surroundings，and anything you have in common such as movies or sports teams.Listen effectively. 40 You can't concentrate on what someone's saying if you're thinking a bout what you‟re going to say next. The key to effective communication is to focus fully on the speaker and show interest in what's being said. Nod occasionally, smile at the person, and encourage the speaker to continue with or “uh huh.”A. Choose subject s you‟re interested in.B. Use a praise to create a good atmosphere.C. Keep the conversation going with small talks.D. It is not the same as wailing for your turn to talk.E. Ask specific questions that arc related to the drinks.F. Ask a question that requires more than just a yes or no answerG. Here are some ways to have a conversation with someone new.第二部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分45）Last Christmas, I didn't get a single Christmas present. This wasn't a __41_ I had asked for it.A week before Christmas. I decided that instead of 42 presents. I wanted to buy presents for the 43 in the local orphanage (孤儿院）.When I told my family my plans, there was a lot of __44_ . On Christmas Day, however. the __45__ shocked me.As I knocked on the door of the orphanage that morning. I fell __46__ and unprepared for what was coming. I almost _ 47__ , but then a woman opened the door and __48__ as she led me in.I'd heard a lot about how orphanages were __49__ built but the reality was still a shock.I instantly _50__ it. There were no smiles. It felt a bit like being in a huge house filled with forgotten. __51__ kids.I was taken to a room full of children, and was suddenly __52__ at how empty it felt. I wanted to make these children smile. I felt 53 ,and I was.But then, as my presents were __54__ , the atmosphere in the room changed. I could see the ___55___ in the eyes of the children. My feeling of powerlessness ___56 __. A little girl ran up to me and __57__ my legs. I carried a little boy in my arms and he kissed me on the nose before lying___ 58___ against my shoulder, which moved me to tears.For many of us, Christmas is the best time of the year. The time I spent in the orphanage taught me that the __59__ I felt at Christmases should not be taken for granted. It taught me to __60__ everything that was mine.41. A. joke B. holiday C. surprise D. story42. A. distributing B. receiving C. donating D. exchanging43. A. doctors B. patients C. workers D. children44. A. support B. doubt C. disagreement D. humor45. A. trend B. disaster C. reality D. emotion46. A. energetic B. ashamed C. excited D. uncomfortable47. A. turned up B. turned away C. broke down D. broke in48. A. hesitated B. smiled C. whimpered D. cried49. A. secretly B. frequently C. poorly D. randomly50. A. hated B. left C. forgot D. abandoned51. A. unwanted B. unwilling C. unbearable D. unconscious52. A. regretful B. angry C. confused D amused53. A. proud B. encouraged C. disappointed D. powerless54. A. picked out B. put aside C. turned down D. handed out55. A. envy B. kindness C. excitement D. tension56. A. arose B. grew C. disappeared D. returned57. A. hugged B. bit C. scratched D. hit58. A. heavily B. gently C. quickly D. guiltily59. A. happiness B. gratitude C. respect D. loneliness60. A. receive B. keep C contribute D. value第二部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分45）第二节（共15分）I was born in London, bill I grew up in Taunton, which is a small town with not much to do，so I had to invent a lot of garner. This is probably 61_____ I was good at making things. As a child. I always enjoyed 62______ (design) objects.At the age of 16,1 decided to leave school to work for a design company. 63________ (main) doing routine work in the office. During this time I learnt a lot 64 _______my manager. She was quite inspiring and taught me how 65______(solve) problems by looking at things in a different way.In 2006. I 66______(feel) I needed a new challenge so I decided to take a film-making course. My 67_______ (apply) was successful and I spent a(n) 68______ (enjoy) month learning film-making. It was at this time that I realized the most suitable job for 69_______ was designingadvertisements and commercial films. I made up my mind to develop different 70_______ (skill) so that I would be able to work in this field in the future.第三部分写作（共两节，满分35）第一节改错（满分10分）Our school was founded in 1989. It‟s in the foot of a mountain.It‟s a real beautiful school in our city, that many flowers and trees have been planted. There is no dormitory for student in the school so no one else lives in it. School starts at seven o‟cl ock but we have to get up very early in∧morning to go to school from home. There are many activities in our school. That we like most is the sports meeting, and they all take an active part in it. The school basketball team won the national match in 2015, earn a great honor for our school.第二节书面表达（25分）假定你是李华,你的好友大鹏将去美国纽约读大学。

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AMake a difference with your photographyTake the chance to make a real difference with your photography and contribute to One Minute on Earth, a project aiming to help street children around the world.We all live on the planet Earth, in different time zones and different parts of the world. When you read this, it will be night in one part of the world and morning somewhere else. A sunset and a sunrise is always there at any minute on earth.In 2015 on the 6th of April at 13:00 (New York time), 200 photographers all around the world clicked on the button of their cameras all within the same minute on earth. From all these amazing landscape photos and stories, a photobook was made which was sold to raise money for charity.100% of this profit was donated to the Ashalayam Deutschland organisation which used this money to support a street children center in Kolkata India. You can still buy this book from our website, which will help us continue to support the kids.We plan to hold this event annually, with the next one scheduled on June 21st 2016 at 21:00 (New York time). Money raised from the sale of the new photobook will go to a home in South Africa where 75 parentless children live. This year’s event will include not only landscape photos but also street photos. The main rule is that the sky must be shown in the photo, so all can see at what time it was shot when this year’s One Minute on Earth got to you.1. What is the main goal of One Minute on Earth?A. To raise money for children.B. To publish a photobook.C. To find the best picture.D. To take pictures of different places.2. What do the 2015 and 2016 events have in common?A. They take place on the same date.B. They each produce a photobook.C. They require the same type of picture.D. The money raised goes to the same children.3. What is the main rule of the 2016 event?A. All photos must be landscapes.B. The photos must be taken in Africa.C. The sky must appear in every photo.D. Each photographer can submit only one photo.BFor many people, leisure time is an opportunity to get outdoors, have some fun and meet interesting people. Add two pieces of advanced 21st century technology —global positioning system (GPS) devices and the Internet — to get “geocaching”.The word geocaching comes from “geo” (earth) and “cache” (hidden storage). Geocachers log onto a website to find information about the location of a cache — usually a waterproof plastic box containing small items such as toys and CDs —along with a notebook where “finders” can enter comments and learn about the cache “owner”, the person who created and hid the cache. Finders may take any of the items in the cache but are expected to replace them with something of similar value. They then visit the website again and write a message to the owner.Geocaching became possible on May 1, 2000, when a satellite system developed by the U.S. Department of Defense was made public. Using an inexpensive GPS device, anyone on earth can send a signal to the satellites and receive information about their position. This is basically a high-tech version of orienteering, the traditional pastime which uses maps and compasses instead of GPS to determine one’s location.Geocachers are a very considerate group. Owners carefully choose a cache’s location to give finders an enjoyable experience, such as a beautiful view or a good campsite. They also consider the environmental impact of their cache since it could result in an increased number of visitors to an area. As for the content of the caches, owners and finders must only use items that are suitable for the whole family, as caches are found by geocachers of all ages.4. According to the passage, geocaching is __________.A. an outdoor leisure activityB. a new type of technologyC. a game used to teach geographyD. a program to protect environment5. How can finders learn about the cache owners?A. By meeting them.B. By going to a website.C. From the notebook.D. From the satellite.6. Which of the following is NOT used in geocaching?A. A GPS device.B. A compass.C. A plastic container.D. The Internet.7. Which of the following is true according to the passage?A. Most geocachers are adults.B. Any item can be placed in the caches.C. The caches should be put in a remote place.D. Geocachers try to avoid damaging the environment.CAs a child, visiting the zoo was more a punishment than a treat. I didn’t find the chimps’ tea parties funny, nor the bird shows entertaining. Feeding time for seals was less painful, but their performances still seemed like they belonged more in a circus.And I hated circuses, especially the animal acts —men teasing lions, girls balancing on elephants and monkeys playing football. I knew that every trick a circus animal did was unnatural, achieved through strict training and quite possibly cruelty.Happily, during my lifetime public attitudes and the law have changed. Circuses using wild animals are now almost extinct, and zoos have definitely evolved.When my children were young, I occasionally took them to our local zoo. The elephants were in tiny cages and the gorillas looked bored as they sat peeling bananas and staring at teasing visitors. Each cage had a sign which listed the animal’s name and where it came from. But, back then, there was little information included about the environmental challenges they faced.As a result, environmentalists and animal lovers often oppose zoos. “Animals belo ng in the wild,” is a common —and understandable —complaint. But what do the animals themselves prefer?Generally speaking, zoo animals have a longer life. But — you may protest — they are not free. What? Free to be hunted and killed, free to die of hunger or thirst? Maybe sitting in a cage eating bananas isn’t so bad.Not that such conditions are acceptable in modern zoos, due to the work of BIAZA, the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums. These days every zoo requires BIAZA’s approval to operate, and the association sets the standards, observes conditions in zoos and develops animal-research programmes, both in the UK and abroad. BIAZA also organises the animal exchanges between zoos all over the world.Consequently, today, most zoo animals are born and raised in zoos, live in large, comfortable enclosures and are cared for by well-trained, knowledgeable and caring zoo employees. Of course it’s no substitute for living in the wild but unfortunately this isn’t always possible. Meanwhile, why not visit your local zoo and decide for yourself?8. The passage is mainly about __________.A. how zoos have improvedB. whether a zoo should be closed downC. a new environmental organisationD. the difference between zoos and circuses9. From Paragraph 2, we can guess that the writer believes circus animals __________.A. had much shorter lives than those in the wildB. were not treated well by their trainersC. should have been placed in zoosD. were not as intelligent as those in zoos10. Which of the following roles are performed by BIAZA?A. Organising animal study projects and training zoo workers.B. Checking zoo conditions and arranging animal exchanges.C. Designing zoos and approving zoo operations.D. Caring for ill animals and setting zoo standards.11. Which of the following statements about zoos would the writer agree with?A. Zoo animals should be freed into the wild.B. Zoos are more popular now than in the past.C. Zoo animals are more restricted than in the past.D. Zoos now provide caring living conditions for animals.DFar out in the lake was a large wooden platform on which stood an improbably high diving board —a kind of wooden EiffelTower. It was, I’m sure, the county’s tallest wooden structure and no one had ever been known to jump from it.So it was quite a shock when our teacher, Mr. Milton, announced that he would dive off the high board that very afternoon.Word of his questionable plan was already spreading through town as Mr. Milton swam out to the platform. He was just a tiny, stick figure when he got there but even from such a distance the high board seemed almost to touch the clouds. Once at the top, he paced the enormously long board, then took some deep breaths and finally stood at edge. He was going to do it.Several hundred people had gathered at the shore to watch. Mr. Milton stood for quite a long time, then he raised his arms, took one massive bounce and launched himself into a perfect dive. It was beautiful. He fell with perfect style for what seemed minutes. The crowd fell silent. The only sound to be heard was the faint whistle of his body tearing through the air toward the water far, far below.But about three quarters of the way down he seemed to have second thoughts and began suddenly to panic, waving his arms and legs like someone having a bad dream. When he was perhaps thirty feet above the water, he gave up on waving and spread his arms and legs wide, apparently hoping that it would somehow slow his fall.It didn’t.He hit the water at over six hundred miles an hour. The impact was so loud that it made birds fly out of their trees three miles away. I don’t think he entered the water at all. He just bounced off it, about fifteen feet back into the air. After that, he lay still on the surface, spinning like an autumn leaf.He was brought to shore by two passing fishermen in a rowboat and placed on an old blanket where he spent the rest of the afternoon. Occasionally he accepted small sips of water, but otherwise was too shocked to speak. From head to toe, he was covered with deep red bruises.... It was the best day of my life.12. What did the writer think of Mr. Milton’s plan to jump from the diving board?A. Crazy.B. Disappointing.C. Heroic.D. Confused.13. In Paragraph 3, Mr Milton is desc ribed as “a tiny, stick figure” because he was __________.A. tired after swimmingB. very small and thinC. very far awayD. sure to be broken14. Why did Mr. Milton suddenly start swinging his arms and legs during the dive?A. He thought it was the best way to slow his fall.B. He lost his confidence and started to panic.C. He was signalling the crowd for help.D. He wanted to show his courage.15. Which of the following sentences from the passage is an example of a fact?A. He hit the water at over six hundred miles an hour.B. The impact was so loud that it made birds fly out of trees up to three miles away.C. He just bounced off it, about fifteen feet back into the air.D. He was brought to shore by two passing fishermen in a rowboat ….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。

广东省广州市广大附中2016—2017学年度初三英语二模考试试题

广东省广州市广大附中?2016—2017??学年度初三英语二模考试试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、完型填空There was once a king 1 had a great palace with a wonderful garden. In the garden, there lived all kinds of animals. All of them enjoyed 2 there.There was only one thing that the king hated in the garden: an oldtree 3 the centre of the garden. It was so old and dry. This made the king 4 angry that he finally asked some people to cut it down and turned the place into a swimming pool. However, after the tree 5 , the animals left the garden. Without the animals, the garden was not 6 before. The king was sad, 7 he didn’t know what had happened.A young man went to the king, and said he 7 what had happened. “This was 8 you cut the old tree down,”said the young man. “There were 9 moths(飞蛾）which lived in the tree. Birds needed the moths 10 and then they produced wastes for plants to grow. The plants then attracted many 11 animals to your garden. So your garden became very beautiful. But 12 you cut the tree down，the animals had to leave.”“Excellent!” said the king, “I’ll make you rich and you will try to make my garden beautifulagain.”“I’m afraid13 will take many years to finish it. To get back the natural balance will take many years,” said the young man.The king was sad, but all he could do was just 14 .1．A．whom B．which C．who D．whose 2．A．live B．living C．to live D．lived 3．A．in B．on C．at D．for 4．A．such B．such a C．so D．so a 5．A．cut down B．cutting down C．is cut down D．was cut down 6．A．as beautiful so B．so beautiful than C．so beautiful as D．more beautiful as7．A．however B．but C．and D．so 8．A．can explain B．could explain C．will explain D．explains 9．A．why B．so C．because D．that 10．A．thousand B．thousand of C．two thousands D．thousands of 11．A．eat B．to eat C．eating D．eaten 12．A．other B．others C．another D．the other13．A．unless B．though C．so D．as14．A．it B．this C．that D．I 15．A．wait B．waits C．to wait D．waitedI received a ring as a birthday present. It was a mood(情绪) ring. That meant it could16 colors — blue if I was sad, black if I was angry, yellow if I was happy.I was playing with the ring 17 my teacher, Ms. Fuller, announced that we’d be getting a new student in our class. Her name was Millie. When Ms. Fuller told us that Millie had only one 18 , I stopped playing with my ring.＂How did she lose it?＂ asked Clem.＂She didn’t lose it. She was born with one hand,＂ said Ms. Fuller.The following week, Ms. Fuller had us writing 19 . I wrote about a ring that had special powers. The person who wore it could travel through 20 . Millie’s story was about a man who could see through walls.Clem said our stories were silly. Millie said that it took a big brain to think of ideas 21 time-travel and super-sight. I invited Millie to join me in another century and we’d beat bad guys together. She smiled. That was the first time I had seen her do that. I 22 the ring when we were playing ball. Ms. Fuller stopped the game and we all searched for it, but it stayed lost and everyone gave up, I kept looking for my ring. Millie helped me 23 . The bell rang.＂We have to go in now, or we’ll be late,＂ I said. Just then Millie cried, ＂I found it!＂She put the ring on her finger and held it out 24 . ＂You can time-travel now,＂ I told her. ＂Me?＂ she said. ＂Yes,＂ I said. ＂It’s your ring now.＂ She smiled. We stared at the ring. It started to turn 25 .16．A．mix B．check C．change 17．A．because B．when C．unless18．A．hand B．arm C．leg19．A．letters B．poems C．stories20．A．light B．water C．time21．A．with B．like C．from 22．A．repaired B．lost C．returned 23．A．count B．record C．search24．A．impolitely B．madly C．proudly 25．A．yellow B．blue C．black二、阅读单选阅读下面四篇语言材料，然后按文后要求做题.。

广东省2015-2016年中考二模英语试题

中考第三次模拟考试英语试卷第二部分语言知识应用（共三节满分35分）第一节单项选择。

（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）21—Do you know about Ye Shiwen?---Yes, she is _____ Olympic swimming started swimming at ____age of six.A. an; anB. an; theC. a; the22. ---Look! Here comes Cindy! She is always full of _____.---So she is. She takes a lot of exercise every day.A. knowledgeB. courageC. energy23. What do you think of soap operas?---To be honest. I can’t stand _____.A. itB. themC. her24. will you please give the Readers Times to Jane?---Sure, I’ll give it to her _____ she comes back.A. beforeB. untilC. as soon as25. ---Who’s singing in the garden?---It ____ be Mr. Brown. He always practices singing at this time.A. mustB. can’tC. need26. ---Have you ever come to Fuzhou before?---Yes. This is my _____ visit to Fuzhou. I have come here twice before.A. thirdB. secondC. three27. ---I think English as _____ as math.---I agree with you.A. more interestingB. the most interestingC. interesting28.---Hi, Bob! I can’t find my history book. Have you seen it _____?---Sorry, I haven’t.A. anywhereB. everywhereC. somewhere29.---Let’s plan a surprise party for our class. What’s your idea?---Why not _____ a short play?A. get onB. put onC. try on30.---_____ did it take you to finish the work?---About three hours.A. How soonB. How longC. How often31. ---Can you see the picture on the wall? It looks beautiful.---Yes. It _____ by Mr. Black two months ago.A. paintedB. is paintedC. was painted32. ---We couldn’t find you anywhere around 8:00 yesterday evening.---I’m sorry for it. My mother and I _____ in the supermarket.A. shoppedB. will shopC. were shopping33. ---You look so tired.---My mother makes me _____ playing the piano for 2 hours every day.A. practiceB. to practiceC. practicing34. ---_____ sweet music!---And I really like the V oice of China TV programs.A. WhatB. HowC. What a35. ---Could you tell me _____? ---At nine o’clock tomorrow morning.A. when we metB. when we will meetC. when will we meet第二节补全对话。

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