浙江省效实中学高三高考模拟英语试题及答案

2013学年宁波效实中学高三英语模拟试题（2014-5-27）说明：本试卷共5大题，满分120分，考试时间120分钟。所有试题必须在答题卡上作答。第一部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节 单项填空（共20题；每小题0.5分，满分10分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该选项符号涂黑。1. I came out first in the English Listening and Speaking Competition._A. Congratulations!B. Why?C. Good luck.D. Im glad to hear it.2. The Chinese expression “No zuo no die” has been so _ used on the Internet that it is included in an American online dictionary of slang.A. particularlyB. politelyC. clearlyD. commonly3. The sales department needs to make a creative plan to promote the new product._ Tom have a try? He offered quite a few brilliant ideas last year.A. MayB. ShallC. CouldD. Should4. If a couple find it hard to agree on some basic issues like purchasing a house and when to have a kid, they should consider it as a _ of problems that already exist in their marriage.A. symptomB. sightC. causeD. connection5. The police think that _ there is violence, drugs with damaging effects on kids are always behind it.A. whenB. unlessC. whereD. although6. It is a (an) _ occurrence that he should meet the woman in the photo he saw many years ago in such a remote town.A. frequentB. curiousC. regularD. normal7. Problems of students _ from the lack of confidence should be cautiously dealt with. A. aroseB. arisingC. being arisenD. having arisen8. It is strongly advocated that many long-standing traditions _ preserved despite the change of modern values.A. must beB. are to beC. beD. are being9. With this specially-developed equipment, you can _ underwater beauty and a new world of adventure.A. exploreB. experiment C. exposeD. expand 10. Mary _ as a babysitter for 3 years, which is a precious experience to her present job at the nursery.A. has workedB. workedC. had workedD. was working11. A parent who has a knowledge of child psychology tends to handle teenage problems better than _ who doesnt.A. thatB. oneC. the oneD. someone12. This is an extraordinarily exciting movie, _ both the mind and the eye of the audience.A. engagingB. drowningC. disturbingD. encouraging13. The course about the Bible and the western culture attracts over 100 students per year, _ up to half are English majors.A. with whichB. in whichC. for whomD. of whom14. Education is not an end, but a means to an end. _, we do not educate children only for the purpose of educating them. We do this to fit them for life. A. In other wordsB. In factC. On the contraryD. To be honest15. An unexpected hurricane swept through the western part of the country last night, killing 12 and left another 25 missing.Yes, _ news came as _ shock to us all.A. the; theB. /; /C. /; aD. the; a16. No matter how you adapt the novel, most of _ happens during the heros childhood shouldnt be left out.A. whichB. whatC. thatD. it17. Teaching is a job which many say _ high patience and constant devotion of teachers.A. makes forB. pays forC. calls forD. stands for18. How did the volleyball match between your class and Class 2 go? We lost it by two points. It was a good game _. A. insteadB. thoughC. ratherD. yet19. A reward system, when _ properly, can help to increase students effort, attention and improve their behaviour.A. usingB. being usedC. having usedD. used20. I didnt know this is a one-way street, officer._.A. Thats all right.B. I dont believe you.C. How dare you say that?D. Sorry, but its no excuse.第二节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后2140各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将选项标号涂黑。As a nurse working in the emergency room, I meet a lot of patients every workday. Yet those special “patients” on that Christmas have made a 21 impression on me.It was unusually quiet in the emergency room on December 25. I was 22 about having to work on Christmas when a pale woman and four small children, 23 that they were terribly sick, showed up at my desk. But when it came to descriptions of their problems, things got a little 24 . They all claimed to have headaches, but the headaches werent 25 by the normal body language of 26 the head and trying to keep it still. Something was wrong. Our hospital policy, 27 , was not to 28 any patient. I explained it might be a little while 29 a doctor saw her. She responded immediately, even a bit 30 . “Take your time,” and then she added, “Its warm in here.” At this, I checked their registration form out of 31 . No addressthey were homeless. And the waiting room was 32 .I went back to the nurses station and mentioned the family in the waiting room. The nurses, 33 to a family just trying to get warm on Christmas, went into action just as we do 34 theres a medical emergency. But this one was a Christmas emergency.We prepared meals for our Christmas 35 . We put together oranges and apples in a basket. We collected from different departments candies, crayons and other things 36 that could be presents. As 37 as we met the physical needs of the patients that came to us that day, our team worked to meet the needs of a family who 38 wanted to be warm on Christmas Day.Later, as the family walked to the door to leave, the mother came 39 back, gave me a hug and whispered, “Thanks for being our 40 today.”21.A. livingB. lastingC. longD. continuing 22.A. sighingB. worryingC. singingD. speaking23.A. talkingB. complainingC. sayingD. telling24.A. strangeB. normalC. interestingD. surprising25.A. shownB. accompaniedC. protectedD. followed26.A. hittingB. shakingC. noddingD. holding27.A. thereforeB. howeverC. otherwiseD. moreover28.A. keep awayB. take awayC. turn awayD. stay away29.A. beforeB. whenC. whileD. after30.A. sensitivelyB. angrilyC. happilyD. sadly31.A. questionB. controlC. expectationD. curiosity32.A. warmB. coldC. bigD. small33.A. devotedB. sympatheticC. accustomedD. grateful34.A. ifB. unlessC. whenD. while35.A. guestsB. patientsC. travelersD. children36.A. visibleB. availableC. accessibleD. possible37.A. jokinglyB. casuallyC. seriouslyD. faithfully38.A. oftenB. simplyC. surelyD. actually39.A. walkingB. steppingC. flyingD. running40.A. friendsB. nursesC. hostsD. angels第二部分 阅读理解（共2节，满分50分）第一节：阅读下列材料，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该选项标号涂黑。AIt all began with a stop at a red light.Kevin Salwen was driving his 14-year-old daughter, Hannah, back from a sleepover in 2006 . While waiting at a traffic light, they saw a black Mercedes Coupe on one side and a homeless man begging for food on the other.“Dad, if that man had a less nice car, that man there could have a meal.” Hannah protested. The light changed and they drove on, but Hannah was too young to be reasonable. She pestered （纠缠）her parents about inequity, insisting that she wanted to do something.“What do you want to do?” her mom responded. “Sell our house?”Warning! Never suggest a grand gesture to an idealistic(理想主义的) teenager. Hannah seized upon the idea of selling the luxurious family home and donating half the money to charity, while using the other half to buy a smaller replacement home.Eventually, thats what the family did. The project crazy, impetuous （鲁莽的） and utterly inspiring is written down in detail in a book by father and daughter scheduled to be published next month: “The Power of Half.” Its a book that, frankly, Id be nervous about leaving around where my own teenage kids might find it. An impressionable child reads this, and the next thing you know your whole family is out on the street.At a time of great needs in Haiti and elsewhere, when so many Americans are trying to help Haitians by sending everything from text messages to shoes, the Salwens offer an example of a family that came together to make a difference for themselves as much as the people they were trying to help. In a newspaper a week ago, it described evidence from brain scans that unselfishness lights up parts of the brain normally associated with more primary satisfaction. The Salwens experience confirms the selfish pleasures of selflessness.Mr. Salwen and his wife, Joan, had always supposed that their kids would be better off in a bigger house. But after they downsized, there was much less space, so the family members spent more time around each other. A smaller house unexpectedly turned out to be a more family-friendly house.41. What does the underlined word “inequity” most probably mean in Paragraph 3?A. Unfairness. B. Satisfaction.C. Personal attitude. D. Reasonable statement.42. What does the underlined sentence “Never suggest a grand gesture to an idealistic teenager.” means? _A. Never ignore an idealistic childs words.B. Give an answer to the child if he or she is reasonable.C. Unless a child is realistic, never give an answer immediately.D. Dont respond to a child's demands without consideration.43. What can we learn from the last paragraph?A. The Salwens regretted selling their house.B. The Salwens intend to buy another big house.C. The family relationship of the Salwens is much closer.D. Small houses rather than big ones can bring happiness.44. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A. Mercedes Coupe is only an ordinary car which is quite cheap.B. Unselfishness has nothing to do with peoples primary satisfaction.C. Hannah asked her parents to do something charitable and they sold their house.D. The writer decided to follow suit and s his house.45. The best title for the passage should be “_”. A. The Less, the Better B. An Expected SatisfactionC. Something We Can Live Without D. Somewhat Crazy but InspiringBFrom earliest times, the English, for instance, have believed in certain symbols and customs which could bring good fortune as well as ward off evil spirits. Old customs seldom die, so dont be surprised because some of these customs are still practiced daily in todays society. Below are symbols of luck from a popular culture magazine.u Old Boot In ancient days, old boots or shoes were said to hold the good spirit and courage of their owners. Therefore, it was a common belief that an old boot was a good luck charm. For instance, if a fisherman caught himself an old boot instead of fish, it is believed that at the end of the day he would be able to catch and take home a huge amount of fish. In north England, the wives of sailors would usually throw old boots or shoes at the departing(离开) ships to ensure their husbands' safe journey. Old boots were also left on the roofs of old houses to drive off evil spirits. u Wood Back in pagan (异教徒) times, touching the tree was a sign of respect to the gods after a favor has been requested, or thanks to the gods for a request that had been fulfilled. Later, the British still held their belief that wood is holy as Christ died on a wooden cross. Even now, people still have the habit of trying to touch or knock on wood after talking bad things about other people, and so on, so that the action will get rid of any bad luck during the day.u HorseshoeThe horseshoe is considered a lucky symbol in English customs. It is similar to the other symbols associated with good fortune in other cultures such as “U”. “U” shape is often said to be the symbol of fertility and also possesses power to drive away evil spirit. As it is made of iron and used for horses, horseshoes are also linked to strength and power. As a result, combining all these signs of good luck, the horseshoe is regarded as a powerful device to bring fortune and keep evil spirits away. It is usually nailed to the front door to protect the household from uninvited visitors like witches and evils. However, the horseshoe must be placed in a standing “U” position so that the good fortune will be held by the household. u Rabbits FootIn the old English custom, the hare (not rabbit) was said to have an evil eye, whose glance can only be countered by people who own a hares foot. In the old days, it was said that the warrior Queen Boadicea of Norfolk, East Britain, brought a hare with her to ensure luck in battle against the Romans who had invaded her kingdom. This brought people to believe that the hare had magical powers. However, the pagan practice of worshiping the hare eventually stopped after most British began to believe in Christianity in the 6th century. Nevertheless, many British carried hares feet in their pocket or purse. Later, rabbits were introduced in Britain from the other European countries, and since rabbits can be caught more easily than hares, the rabbits foot replaced the hares foot as a lucky charm.u CoinCoins, especially gold coins, were said to bring good fortune to the person who possessed them. Gold, like in any other culture, was always a symbol of wealth. In the past, "lucky" gold coins were turned into rings to be worn as a cure for many types of illness. Sometimes, brides put them in a shoe to ensure a good married life. The English also dropped coins into wells to make a wish in the hope that their dreams would come true. This is due to the fact that people at that time believed there were good spirits who lived in the wells, fountains or springs. 46. Which symbol of luck is seen as a sign of strength and power?A. HorseshoeB. Old bootC. WoodD. Rabbits foot47. To get rid of bad luck after speaking ill of other people, the English are likely to _.A. drop gold coins into wellsB. carry hares feet in their pocketC. touch or knock on woodD. throw old boots at the sailing ship48. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A. Coins and old boots could be thrown to ensure a happy married life.B. Rabbits foot as well as wood is related to some religious belief.C. Both wood and coins could be touched to show thanks to the gods.D. Old boots and horseshoes should be put on the roof to drive away evils.49. What is the passage mainly about?A. The origin of five symbols of luck around the world.B. Some lost customs about good fortune in the English culture.C. The differences of five symbols of luck in the English culture.D. An introduction to some symbols of luck in the English culture.CA woman named Emily renewing her driver's license at the County Clerk's office was asked by the woman recorder to state her occupation. She hesitated, uncertain how to classify herself. "What I mean is," explained the recorder, "do you have a job, or are you just a ""Of course I have a job," responded Emily. "I'm a mother.""We don't list mother as an occupation . Housewife covers it," said the recorder emphatically.I forgot all about her story until one day I found myself in the same situation, this time at our own Town Hall. The Clerk was obviously a career woman, confident, efficient, and possessed of a high sounding title . “What is your occupation?" she asked.What made me say it. I do not know . The words simply popped out. "I'm a Research Associate in the field of Child Development and Human Relations."The clerk paused, ballpoint pen frozen in midair, and looked up as though she had not heard right.I repeated the title slowly, emphasizing the most significant words. Then I stared with wonder as my statement was written in bold, black ink on the official questionnaire. "Might I ask," said the clerk with new interest, "just what you do in your field? "Coolly, without any trace of panic in my voice, I heard myself reply, "I have a continuing program of research (what mother doesn't), in the laboratory and in the field (normally I would have said indoors and out). I'm working for my Masters (the whole damned family), and already have four credits (all daughters). Of course, the job is one of the most demanding in the humanities (any mother care to disagree?) and I often work 14 hours a day (24 is more like it). But the job is more challenging than most careers and the rewards are more of a satisfaction rather than just money."There was an increasing note of respect in the clerk's voice as she completed the form, stood up, and personally showed me to the door. As I drove into our driveway, buoyed up (依托) by my glamorous new career, I was greeted by my lab assistants-aged 13, 7, and 3. Upstairs I could hear our new experimental model, (a 6- month- old baby), in the child-development program, testing out a new vocal pattern.I felt proud! I had scored a beat on bureaucracy(官僚主义)! And I had gone on the official records as someone more distinguished and irreplaceable to mankind than "just another mother".Motherhood . What a glorious career! Especially when there's a title on the door.50. What can we infer from the conversation between the woman and the recorder at the beginning of the passage?A. The recorder was impatient and rude. B. The woman felt ashamed to admit what her job was.C. The author was upset about the situation that mothers faced. D. Motherhood was not recognized and respected as a job by society. 51. How did the female clerk feel at first when the author told her occupation?A. curious B. indifferent C. puzzled D. interested52. Why did the woman clerk show more respect for the author afterwards?A. Because the author cared little about rewards. B. Because she admired the authors research work in the lab. C. Because she thought the author did admirable work. D. Because the writer did something she had little knowledge of. 53. What did the author think of the job as a mother of four?A. demanding and rewarding B. satisfying and interesting C. tiring and annoying D. disgusting and challenging54. What is the authors purpose of writing the passage?A. To show that how you describe your job affects your feelings toward it. B. To argue that motherhood is a worthy career and deserves respect. C. To show that the author had a grander job than Emily. D. To show that being a mother is hard and boring work. DTom appeared on the sidewalk with a bucket of whitewash and a long­handled brush. He stopped by the fence in front of the house where he lived with his aunt Polly. He looked at it, and all joy left him. The fence was long and high. He put the brush into the whitewash and moved it along the top of the fence. He repeated the operation. He felt he could not continue and sat down.He knew that his friends would arrive soon with all kinds of interesting plans for the day.They would walk past him and laugh. They would make jokes about his having to work on a beautiful summer Saturday. The thought burned him like fire.He put his hand into his pockets and took out all that he owned. Perhaps he could find some way to pay someone to do the whitewashing for him. But there was nothing of value in his pocketsnothing that could buy even half an hour of freedom. So he put the bits of toys back into his pockets and gave up the idea.At this dark and hopeless moment, a wonderful idea came to him. It filled his mind with a great, bright light. Calmly he picked up the bru