高考模拟题

上海市高考英语模拟试题

II. Grammar and Vocabulary

Section A

Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.

25. The environment in major cities in our country has been improved ____ some extent in the last decade.

A. by

B. to

C. in

D. with

26. The construction of the Chinese railway systems has been developing at great speed, ____ a ticket for home-going remains difficult to get during the Spring Festival.

A. however

B. and

C. but

D. so

27. Please put these laptops on the shelf by ____. Don’t mix them with others.

A. ourselves

B. themselves

C. itself

D. oneself

28. My friend has returned from the UK. She ____ at Oxford for four years, during which we communicated with each other on the Internet.

A. studied

B. has studied

C. had studied

D. has been studying

29. We ____ estimate the spirit of the Shanghai Expo too much, which is sure to play an important role in our daily life.

A. may not

B. should not

C. must not

D. cannot

30. ____ in the front row at the ceremony, our distinguished guests are from home and abroad.

A. Seating

B. Being seated

C. Seated

D. To seat

31. It was reported that Lin Dan ____ gold medals in a variety of badminton competitions in the world.

A. has been awarded

B. had been awarded

C. was being awarded

D. would be awarded

32. The folks were delighted at the message of their relatives ____ that mine explosion.

A. survived

B. to survive

C. were surviving

D. having survived

33. I received a call from the police at midnight yesterday. _____ that he had been badly injured in

a car accident.

A. Then did I learn

B. Only then I learned

C. Only then did I learn

D. Only then learned I

34. Some local officials are not yet aware of the necessity of the environmental protection ____ they’ve been educated time and again.

A. on condition that

B. so that

C. as though

D. even though

35. When learning he was admitted to a key college, ____.

A. he burst into tears

B. tears came to his eyes

C. he can hardly keep back his tears

D. and his parents were wild with joy

36. How many of us _____, say, a meeting that is irrelevant to us would be interested in the discussion?

A. attended

B. attend

C. to attend

D. attending

37. Don’t you think citizens are increasingly concerned about ____ next season?

A. will the estate prices keep rising

B. if the estate prices will keep rising

C. whether the estate prices will keep rising

D. how much will the estate prices keep rising

38. The China Pavilion, ____, "The Crown of the East," has a unique roof, is one of the most important style features in traditional Chinese architecture.

A. whose structure

B. which structure

C. structure of which

D. of which structure

39. The prediction from Maya worries inhabitants ____ December 21, 2012 would be the end of the world.

A. if

B. that

C. whether

D. which

40. — Will the plan ____ the libraries nationally be carried out in the coming

year?

— It all depends, I suppose.

A. to promote

B. promote

C. promoting

D. that promote

Section B

Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

Shanghai’s Civil Affairs Bureau is to set up temporary refuges for winter and next spring, so the homeless can survive the cold 41 . These shelters will provide food, shower 42 and accommodation. They will be open to receive new arrivals around the clock.

To help the homeless through winter safe and sound is the bottom line for a 43 city. The life of a homeless person is not something that can be done away within several days. Almost every year, vagrants somewhere freeze to death, so to make special arrangements for them during winter as Shanghai does is a good way to 44 tragedy.

Apart from government resources, 45 resources have been assembled to join in the aid in the city. In bus and railway station, subway lanes, ports and bridge caves where the homeless tend to 46 , inspecting will be more frequent and widespread. For those who refuse to be helped, cold-proof necessities and information on aid 47 will be offered. Communities will offer aid consultation while police stations and urban management teams are also prepared to help Community volunteers, especially the elderly, will go out to the streets on inspection and help.

In Shanghai, the most populous city in China, can 48 this level, so can other cities, especially cities in north China, where the winter is much colder than in Shanghai. The government should pay greater attention to the poor and sick. Skyscrapers show a city’s economic level but care for the weak can 49 a city’s civilization level.

III. Reading Comprehension

Section A

Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.

If you were to begin a new job tomorrow, you would bring with you some basic strengths and weaknesses. Success or 50 in your work would depend, to a great degree, on your ability to use your strengths and weaknesses to the best advantage. 51 the greatest importance is your attitude.

A person who begins a job convinced that he isn’t going to like it o r is 52 to suffer is exhibiting a weakness which can only 53 his success. On the other hand, a person who is secure in his belief that he is probably as 54 of doing the work as anyone else and who is 55 to make a cheerful attempt at it possesses a certain strength of purpose.

The chances are that he will do well. 56 the essential skills for a particular job is strength. Lacking those skills is 57 a weakness. A bookkeeper w ho can’t add or a carpenter who can’t58 a straight line with a saw is hopeless cases.

This book has been designed to help you take advantage of the strengths and 59 the weaknesses that you bring to the job of learning.

But in groups to measure your development, you must first 60 somewhere you stand now. 61 we get further along in the book, we’ll be dealing in some detail with specific processes for developing and strengthening 62 skills.

However, to begin with, you should 63 to examine your present strengths and weaknesses in three areas that are critical to your success or failure in school: your 64 , your reading and communication skills, and your study habits.

50. A. improvement B. victory C. failure D. achievement

51. A. Out of B. Of C. To D. Into

52. A. able B. eager C. sure D. ready

53. A. bring about B. hold back C. put up with D. stand for

54. A. guilty B. resistant C. inevitable D. capable

55. A. reluctant B. willing C. potential D. moderate

56. A. Possessing B. Processing C. Handling D. Involving

57. A. consequently B. obviously C. frequently D. occasionally

58. A. draw B. sew C. cut D. score

59. A. employ B. overcome C. challenge D. suspect

60. A. assess B. negotiate C. access D. stimulate

61. A. As B. Till C. Unless D. So

62. A. examining B. working C. learning D. achieving

63. A. continue B. intend C. wait D. pause

64. A. intelligence B. work C. attitude D. weakness

Section B

Directions: Read the following four passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.

(A)

A Long is 6. But his world is far removed from his contemporaries. There are no transformer toys, PSP games or friends to play with, only a rough brick structure he calls home and a dog, his constant companion. The HIV-positive boy lives in Niucheping village at the foot of Malu Mountain near Liuzhou, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region.

His mother died of AIDS in 2009 and his father, racked by a terrible cough and fever, succumbed last summer. Dressed in torn clothes, A Long’s only relief is Lao Hei or Old Black, his dog. He lives at the end of a path on top of the mountain in his windowless, furniture-less, gray-brick house, with worn wooden doors and rough flooring. A Long’s parents moved to the top of the mountain six years ago after both being diagnosed as HIV-positive.

The boy washes his clothes and cooks his own food at an age when his contemporaries are still being fed by their parents. Putting some rice and green vegetables into a pot and placing it on a stove made of several blocks of cement, he starts a fire with amazing speed. He uses no oil or salt

but still eats his meal with great enjoyment and sets aside a bit for his dog.

A Long is also HIV-positive but has no clue what those letters mean. All he knows is that those who were once his friends have deserted him and doctors refused to help when he accidentally tipped boiling water on his hands. “But my grandmother always comes to see me,” the boy says. However, his 84-year-old grandmother will not say why she has not taken him to live with her and his uncles and aunts.

He often sits in the open area in front of his home staring at the path that leads to the outside world, hugging his dog, lost in thought. He was in school but only for one term. He often takes out his old textbooks, touching them like little treasures. The local primary school allowed A Long to take our preschool course for one term, but then they had to ask him to leave after his father was gone, considering the feeling of the other parents.

The latest news is that an old couple has decided to adopt A Long and Old Black, as well as the chicken he is raising. The local Red Cross Association is also talking about providing proper medical care for A Long. But there is still one question t hat troubles the little boy: “When can I go back to school?”

65. What does the underlined word mean?

A. was isolated

B. was separated

C. went through

D. passed away

66. Who stays with A Long most of the time?

A. His grandma.

B. His dog.

C. His friends.

D. The villagers.

67. Which of the following statements is NOT true?

A. A Long takes care of himself.

B. A Long’s food is almost tasteless.

C. A Long has no idea what AIDS is.

D. Nobody is willing to help the boy.

68. What is the best title of the passage?

A. A Boy And His Dog

B. A Capable Boy

C. A Boy Not To Be Forgotten

D. A Boy Lacking Education

(B)

Kite flying is the sport of sending up into the air, by means of the wind, a light frame covered with paper, plastic or cloth. The frame can be one of many different shapes and is attached to a long

string held in the hand or wound on a drum. Kites have a long history of practical application and many different types of kite have been developed to serve various purposes.

The ancient Chinese used bird-kites to carry ropes across rivers and valleys. The current folding kite which will dive excitingly is an improved type of such a kite. With its long flat body and single pair of bird-like wings, it looks just like a large bird in the air. The modern version is usually made of tissue-paper rather than the traditional silk.

Man-lifting kites were developed in ancient times, again by the Chinese, for getting information from walled cities and army camps. In fact, as recently as World War II, German U-boats flew kites from their towers to lift people into the air to watch the land. These kites, which are no longer in existence, were made of light-weight cloth. They were much larger and stronger than the Chinese ones. Their design, however, was simply that of the cutter kite. Smaller in size, this type of kite is still very popular as a toy for children, being easy to make with a diamond-shaped frame, no wings and brown-paper covering.

Box-kites are another type of kite found in toy shops today. The first box-kite, named for its box-like body, was developed in the nineteenth century to test theories of flight and this type of cotton-covered kite greatly assisted the success of early aeroplane. These kites are the ancestors of a heavier version of the box-kite, which consists of two main sections, placed side by side. Developed for the peacetime purpose of fishing in strong sea wind, it is the only modern kite described which has practical value. A long-lasting plastic material has to be used for this kite, which carries fishing lines.

69. The ancient Chinese man-lifting kites were used _____.

A. to carry ropes across rivers and valleys

B. for the military purpose

C. as toy for children

D. for fishing in strong sea wind

70. The kites used by German U-boats in World War II were made of _____.

A. brown paper

B. plastic material

C. light-weight cloth

D. traditional silk

71. Which of the following statements is not true?

A. The frame of a kite is attached to a long string held in the hand.

B. The flight of box-kites contributed to the success of early plane.

C. The cutter kite has a diamond-shaped body but no wings.

D. The current folding kite is developed to test theories of flight.

(C)

Mouth bacteria grow fast in airless conditions. Oxygen rich saliva(唾液) keeps their numbers

down. When we sleep, for example, the saliva stream slows, and sulfur(硫) producing bacteria gains the upper hand, producing classic “morning breath”.

Alcohol drinking, too much talking, breathing through the mouth during exercise, anything that dries the mouth produces bad breath. So can stress, though it’s not understood why. Some people’s breath turns sour every time they go on a job interview.

Saliva flow gradually slows with age, which explains why the elderly have more bad breath trouble than younger people do. Babies, however, who make plenty of saliva and whose mouths contain relatively few bacteria have characteristically sweet breath.

For most of us, the simple, dry mouth variety of bad breath is easily cured. Eating or drinking starts saliva and sweeps away many of the bacteria. Breakfast often stops morning breath. Those with constant dry mouth find that it helps to keep gum, hard candy, or a bottle of water or juice around. Brushing the teeth wipes out dry mouth bad breath because it clears away many of the offending bacteria.

Surprisingly, one thing that rarely works is mouthwash. The liquid can mask bad breath smell with its own smell, but the effect lasts no more than an hour. Some mouthwashes claim to kill the bacteria responsible for bad breath. The trouble is, they don’t necessarily reach all offending germs. Most bacteria are well protected from mouthwash under thick layers of mucus (粘液). If the mouthwash contains alcohol—as most do—it can worsen the problem by drying out the mouth.

72. Which of the following is mentioned as one of the causes of bad breath?

A. Tooth trouble.

B. Sulfur rich food.

C. Too much exercise.

D. Mental pressure.

73. According to the passage, alcohol has something to do with bad breath mainly because

________.

A. it keeps offending bacteria from reproducing

B. its smell adds to bad breath

C. it kills some helpful bacteria

D. it affects the normal flow of saliva

74. Mouthwashes are not an effective cure for bad breath mainly because ________.

A. they can’t mask the bad odor lon g enough

B. they can’t get to all the offending bacteria

C. their strong smell mixes with bad breath and makes it worse

D. they can’t cover the thick layers of mucus

75. We can infer from this passage that ________.

A. offensive breath can’t easily be cured

B. elderly people are less offended by bad breath

C. heavy drinkers are less affected by bad breath

D. offensive breath is less affected by alcohol

Section C

Directions: Read the following text and choose the most suitable heading from the list A-F for each paragraph. There is one extra heading which you do not need.

The kids at the top of the class get there by mastering a few basic techniques that others can readily learn. Here, according to education experts and students themselves, are the secrets of straight-A students.

76.

Among the students we interviewed, study times were strictly a matter of personal preference. Some worked late at night when the house was quiet. Some learned new words while brushing his teeth. Others awoke early. Still others studied as soon as they came home from school when the work was fresh in their minds. All agreed, however, on the need for consistency.

77.

In high school, Jim McCray ran track, played soccer and was in the band and orchestra. “I was so busy, I couldn’t waste time looking for a pencil or missing paper. I kept everything righ t where I could put my hands on it,” he says. He maintains two folders—one for the day’s assignments, another for papers completed and graded.

78.

“The best class I ever took,” says Christopher Campbell, who graduated from high school last spring, “was speed-reading. I not only increased my words per minute but also learned to look at a book’s table of contents, graphs and pictures first. Then, when I began to read, I had a sense of the material and solved the secret of good reading that an active reader is the one who continually asks questions that lead to a full understanding of the author’s message.”

79.

When a teacher assigns a long paper, Domenica draws up a timetable, dividing the project into small pieces so it isn’t so overwhelming. “It’s like eating a steak,” she says. “You chew it one bite at a time.” Of course, even the best students defer action sometimes. But when that happens, they face up to it. Sometimes it comes down to late nights. But, if they want A’s, they make sure to hit

80.

“Reading the textbook is important,” says Anderson, “but the teacher is going to test you on what he or she emphasized. I usually write down key points from the text on one side and those from the teacher’s lecture on the other. Then I am able to review both aspects of the assignment at once.” Just before the bell rings, most students get ready to rush out. Anderson uses those few minutes to write a two-or three-sentence summary of the lesson’s principal points, which he scans before the next day’s class.

The most important “secret” of the super-achievers is not so secret. You can learn and master them and become an A student, too.

Section D

Directions: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.

It was the end of my exhausting first day as waitress in a busy New York restaurant. My cap had gone awry(歪), my apron was stained, my feet ached. The loaded trays I carried felt heavier and heavier. Weary and discouraged, I didn’t seem able to do anything right. As I made out a complicated check for a family with several children who had changed their ice-cream order a dozen times, I was ready to quit.Then the father smiled at me as he handed me my tip. “Well done,” he said. “You’ve looked after us really well.”

Suddenly my tiredness was gone. I smiled back, and later, when the manager asked me how I'd lik ed my first day, I said, “Fine!” Those few words of praise had changed everything.Praise is like sunlight to the human spirit; we cannot flower and grow without it. And yet, while most of us are only too ready to apply to others the cold wind of criticism, we are somehow reluctant to give our fellows the warm sunshine of praise.

Why one word can bring such pleasure? A friend of mine who travels widely always tries to learn a little of the language of any place she visits. She’s not much of a linguist, bu t she does know how to say one word —“beautiful” —in several languages. She can use it to a mother holding her baby, or to lonely salesman fishing out pictures of his family. The ability has earned her friends all over the world.

Praise is particularly appreciated by those doing routine jobs: gas-station attendants, waitresses —even housewives. Do you ever go into a house and say, “What a tidy room?” Hardly anybody does. That’s why housework is considered such a dreary grind (枯燥的工作). Shakespeare said, “Our praises are our wages.” Since so often praise is the only wage a housewife receives, surely she of all people should get her measure.

So, let’s be alert to the small excellences around us — and comment on them. We will not only bring joy into oth er people’s lives, but also, very often, added happiness into our own.（Note：Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TWELVE

81. The author suddenly felt light-hearted because _____________.

82. In Paragraph 5, the writer’s friend learned how to say “beautiful” in several languages in order to _____________.

83. “Our praises are our wages.” in Paragraph 6 means _____________.

84. What’s the main purpose of the text?

______________________________________________.

第II卷（45分）

I. Translation

Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.

1. 低碳生活日益受到年轻人的推崇。(popular)

2. 许多失败者往往没意识到，其实他们离成功只有一步之遥。(realize)

3. 照片的展出非常成功，几个月后杰森就辞职做了专职摄影师。(so…that)

4. 一些专家认为过多的作业和缺乏锻炼会对学生的健康和学习造成不良影响。(lack)

5. 住在高层建筑内的人们应学会采取一切措施预防事故发生，并学会在紧急情况出现时自救。（prevent）

Ⅱ. Guided Writing

Directions: Write an English composition in 120 - 150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.

请结合你个人的成长经历，谈谈生活中什么该多一点，什么该少一点。并说明你的理由。

答案

第I卷

II. Grammar and Vocabulary

Section A

25. B 26. C 27. B 28. A 29. D 30. C 31. B 32. D

33. C 34. D 35. A 36. D 37. C 38. A 39. B 40. A

Section B

41. H 42. E 43. D 44. A 45. C 46. F 47. B 48. I 49. G

III. Reading Comprehension

Section A

50-54 CBCBD 55-59 BABCB 60-64 AACDC

Section B

65-68 DBDC 69-71 BCD 72-75 DDBA

Section C

76-80 FECAD

Section D

81. she received words of praise from that father

82. earn / win / make friends all over the world/from all parts of the world

83. Praise is a sort of spiritual reward for our work.

/Praise is a sort of recognition of our work.

84. To tell us to take every chance to praise others

第II卷（45分）

I. Translation

Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.

1. 分值：3分词的用法（形容词的固定搭配，比较级固定句型）

低碳生活日益受到年轻人的推崇。(popular)

The low-carbon life is getting more and more popular among/with young people.

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2. 分值：4分词组的用法和宾语从句

许多失败者往往没意识到，其实他们离成功只有一步之遥。(realize)

Many people who failed did not realize that they were just one step away from success.

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Many losers don’t realize that they are just one step away from success.

3. 分值：4分句子结构（动词的固定搭配，so…that句型）

照片的展出非常成功，几个月后杰森就辞职做了专职摄影师。(so…that)

The exhibition of the photos was so successful that within months Jason quit his

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job to become a professional photographer.

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4. 分值：4分句子结构（名词的固定搭配，宾语从句）

一些专家认为过多的作业和缺乏锻炼会对学生的健康和学习造成不良影响。(lack)

Some experts think too much homework and lack of exercise have bad effects on

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students’ health and learning problems.

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5. 分值：5分句子结构（定语从句、状语从句，及灵活表达）

住在高楼大厦内的人们应学会采取一切措施预防事故发生，并学会在紧急情况出现时自救。（prevent）

Those who live in high-rises should learn to take all measures against accidents

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and to save themselves when an emergency occurs.

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Those who live in high-rises should learn to take action to prevent accidents from happening and learn to save themselves when emergencies occurring / at the time of emergencies.

Ⅱ. Guided Writing

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