1、 高考资源网（） 您身边的高考专家英语高考模拟卷（八）1、Hiking is a great way to get active and reduce stress while you are exploring the city.Visit our page to find some of the best free walking tours across New York City.Community Days at Conference House ParkWednesday ,September 19, 2018 12:00p.m.-2:00p.m.Enjoy new gardens
2、 at the Visitor Center. Explore and help repair the three self-designed gardens: vegetable, native plant, and sculpture. Experience kids crafts,adult art programs, Tai Chi and more in this lovely setting.Position: Conference House Park, 298 Satterlee Street, Staten IslandEvent Organizer: Conference
3、House ParkPhone Number: (718)227-1463Contact Email: john.kilcullenparks .nyc.qovGreenbelt on the GoTuesday, August 14, 2018 10:00a.m.-11:30a.m.Join us for relaxing walks through our parks. Enjoy the pretty views of them, as we point out a few of the distinct features that make each park special. The
4、 length of each hike will be determined by the pace of the group. Registration is required.To register, please email naturecentersigreenbelt.org before August 14.Position: Greenbelt Nature Center in Blood Root Valley, 700 Rockland Avenue at Brielle Avenue Staten IslandEvent Organizer: Staten Island
5、Greenbelt Conservancy, Greenbelt Environmental Education DepartmentPhone Number: (718)351-3450Contact Email: naturecentersigreenbelt.orgAdult Afternoon Hikes Wednesday, October 10,2018 1:30p.m.-3:00p.m.Get familiar with the Greenbelt and local parks by hiking with other adults !Youre encouraged to b
6、ring small meals and drinks for the break time.Position: Greenbelt Nature Center in Blood Root Valley, 700 Rockland Avenue at Brielle Avenue Staten IslandEvent Organizer: Staten Island Greenbelt Conservancy, Greenbelt Environmental Education DepartmentPhone Number: (718)351-3450Contact Email: nature
7、centersigreenbelt.orgThe South Pole at Wards Point Thursday ,November 15,2018 7:00a.m.-7:00p.m.The three miles of nearby natural shoreline are a sandy beach. Shells ,rocks , and stones of every shape and size can be found here. Not to be missed are the parks other attractions: acres of woodland ,fou
8、r galleries, and five historic houses!Position: Conference House Park Visitor Center in Conference House Park ,298 Satterlee Street ,Staten IslandEvent Organizer: Conference House ParkContact Email: john.kilcullenparks .nyc.qov1.Which walking tour may attract people interested in Chinese culture?A.C
9、ommunity Days at Conference House ParkB.Greenbelt on the GoC.Adult Afternoon HikesD.The South Pole at Wards Point2.What do we know about Greenbelt on the Go?A.The length of the hike is settledB.People will visit three distinct parksC.It takes place in Conference House ParkD.Visitors need to register
10、 in advance3.What do the four walking tours have in common?A.They are all for adults.B.They all charged no feesC.Theyre held by the same organizer.D.They require visitors to bring food.2、 It goes without saying, but bears repeating, there are too many cats and dogs without homes. While there are cou
11、ntless shelters and rescue centers that exist, some potential pet owners look to pet shops to find their furry friends. All too often, however, these animals come from puppy and kitten mills (繁殖场) that treat the creatures in cruel ways. San Francisco, however, is doing their part to stop this abuse
12、with pet store adoption. Officials recently voted to ban the sale of non-rescue dogs and cats in local shops. The effect is two-fold. One, it will stop the popularity of the large-scale mills, which are famous for the miserable conditions cats and does are kept in. Two, it will help facilitate the a
13、doption of thousands of animals that are waiting for their forever homes in San Francisco shelters. District 4 Supervisor Katy Tang, who serves on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, supported law-making on the ban. “Dogs and cats sold in pet stores often come from inhumane puppy and kitten mill
14、s that treat animals with no regard for their health or well-being”, she wrote on Facebook. In her message, she also called on the U. S. Agriculture Department to reinstate information on its website that documents these types of animal cruelty casesit was removed earlier this month. San Franciscos
15、law-making is a victory for those concerned about animal rights, and they arent the first city to pass this type of measure. Los Angeles, San Diego, Chicago, Philadelphia, Boston, and Austin also have similar laws in place, with hopefully more places to follow suit.1.What happened to some dogs and c
16、ats before they got in the pet stores?A.They were treated cruelly.B.They were abandoned in streets.C.They received warm welcome.D.They were raised in shelters and rescue centers.2.Which of the following may Katy Tang agree with most?A.People should adopt the dogs and cats.B.Animals are too cruel to
17、humans being.C.Government can choose to kill all the dogs and cats.D.It is not right to ban the sale of non-rescue dogs and cats in local shops.3.What does the underlined word “reinstate” in Paragraph 2 mean?A.updateB.replaceC.post againD.download4.What does the last paragraph mainly focus on?A.No C
18、hinese city joins this type of movement.B.San Francisco is the last city to ban pet stores.C.Americans care about animals more than humans.D.More and more cities are involved in animal rights.3、 Two deer jumped out in front of 16yearold Amanda Floyds car. She stepped on the brake, sopping the car ju
19、st in time. But later, she strted texting. Distacted (分心的),Amanda turned left and right, then crashed into another car. Luckily, she wasnt in a real carshe was in a driving simulator (模拟器) at Roosevelt High School, Ohio,US. I never really realized that cars make a turn that much, Amanda, a Junior, s
20、aid. She added that she wouldnt text while driving anymore. The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) and State Highway Patrol brought the simulator to the school. They said they wanted to help students learn about the danger of driving while drunk, while texting, or while talking on the phone. A
21、ccording to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, distacted driving chaimed 3,450 1ives in 2016 alone. Experts believe the actual figure is probably higher. The simulator is basically a computer program. Like many computer games, it was a hit with the students. They lined up and crowde
22、d around to watch each other take turns. The simulator has a seringn whee! (方向盘) ,brake and gas pedal (油门踏板). It is made up of three large computer screens on a table. Students choose a distraction, such as driving while drunk or texting. They always crash, of course. Then, they are pulled over by t
23、he police to be taught the bad results of their driving: how much damage theyve caused, what their fine is, if anyone died in the accident, and if theyre going to go to prison. It teaches how to drive without being on the road, said Shante Thompson, 16. She had just crashed into a deer. ODOT spokesm
24、an Justin Chesnic said hundreds of kids have gone behind the wheel so far. He said even more have benefited from watching their classmates. Driving is such a major responsibility, so take it seriously he said.Put away your cellphone. A lot of the accidents out there are because of distracted driving
25、. It can not only change your life, but it can change someone elses life forever. The results are serious.1.What does the author intend to do in Paragraph One?A.Introduce the topic of the text.B.Illustrate the authors point of view.C.Provide some advice for the readers.D.Offer some background inform
26、ation.2.Why is the driving simulator project introduced to Roosevelt High School?A.It tests the students ability to stay focused.B.It gets students to have fun between classes.C.It teaches students how to deal with taffec accidents.D.It makes students aware of the dangers of distracted driving3.What
27、 can we know about the driving simulator?A.It is connected to the local police station.B.It is a real car but has large computer screens.C.It atracts the students intrest as a computer program.D.It benefits the students who use it more than those who only watch.4.What is the main idea of the passage
28、?A.Traffic rules in Ohio, US.B.Danger of distracted driving.C.Simulated driving for students.D.Advantages of computer games.4、Given the recent interest in green buildings in the media, lets think differently. Instead of focusing on increasing the supply of energy, what if we focus on reducing demand
29、?Can we start with ending the open-door practice of street-front shops? While cool air from these shops is refreshing to pedestrians, it carries a cost. Energy is used in the air conditioning process.So it must be possible to look for changes in regulations that would encourage more energy-saving de
30、signs. For instance, if we fix ceiling fans, air-conditioning homes could surely be avoided for part of the year. Ceiling fans use far less energy. They were in a year air conditioners could stay if ceiling fans were fixed.In homes built under the small-house policy in New Territories, the ceiling m
31、ay be too low for ceiling fans. If the 9-meter maximum building height regulation were relaxed, ceiling fans could be fixed to reduce energy use. Current thinking in sustainable building design and operation involves integrated(协调统一的) design, that is, bring together all parties to create a building
32、with better performance that achieves energy reduction.For integrated design to succeed, all parties must come together and think beyond each persons circle of influence. Better solutions are impossible to avoid with integrated design. Buildings would no longer be engineered after the basic architec
33、ture was built. Positive project outcomes may include reduced air-conditioning load, reduced power use for electric lighting, and a reduction in the amount of materials used.We need to ask if we are ready to look beyond our own small circles and seek an improved approach to building design. By that
34、I mean an integrated design resulting in more sustainable buildings.1.Whats the authors attitude towards the open-door practice of the street shops?A.Supportive.B.Disapproving.C.Optimistic.D.Uncaring.2.Why does the author suggest fixing ceiling fans?A.To follow an old practice.B.To help reduce energ
35、y use.C.To completely replace air conditioners.D.To help cut down on daily expenses.3.Whats the key to making sustainable buildings a reality?A.All parties should get started at the same time.B.The basic architecture should be finished first.C.Proper design and performance to achieve energy reductio
36、n.D.Seeking the small-house policy and some successful architects.4.What would be the best title for the text?A.Waste less, live betterB.Goodbye, air conditioningC.How to reduce the energy costD.Green buildings call for integrated design5、When you are dealing with a stressful situation or going thro
37、ugh a hard time, people in your life can help you. When someone who cares knows what youre going through, it helps you feel understood and not so alone _Problems seem smaller when you talk about them with the right person.You can do better and find out solutions more easily when you share your probl
38、ems. There are lots of different ways to get and give help _Other times you need advice on things. Help can be very easy,like a homework project. Or it can go on for a while, like teaching to bring up a failing grade or advising to get through a difficult situation. Its likely you remember times som
39、eone helped you. Friends helped you get through sadness or deal with disappointment _Teachers might have guided you through the college application process _You might give a hand to your classmate who met difficulty. Friends, parents,teachers and other adults can be great resources when you need hel
40、p _ Doctors can offer specialized help for a health problem.Accountants can be consulted about the tax laws. A.Having a right person means a lot.B.Parents taught you to stop a bad habit.C.Difficulties are everywhere in your life.D.You need to learn to give help in the right way.E.Sometimes you just
41、want to hear an encouraging word.F.Turn to the professional people for help when you need.G.And you can also remember times when you helped others.6、 I grew up in a small town. There was a man named Joe, who was uneducated and couldnt talk 1. He was good natured but not very smart, 2 every one tease
42、d him. One day when was sitting on the porch, he came walking by, I was about 12 and thought it would make me 3 grown up to play jokes on him as some 4 did. He asked what I was doing, I told him that my father had 5 his job and that we were short of money. I could see my friends nearby 6 so I went o
43、n with the 7 From his 8 expression, Im convinced that I had fooled him 9 . I knew he lived a 10 life with low income, SO it was funny when he asked 11 we needed anything. I told him that we didnt know if we would have enough to 12 . he replied you poor thing. That night I heard the door 13 softly. I
44、 thought it was the wind whipping against the door, so I 14 it. The next morning I found a small box of food outside my house, I knew it was from Bob. I looked into the box of canned food with 15 in my eyes. I felt ashamed for taking advantage of his 16 towards me, I 17 the whole story to my father
45、and said I wanted to return the box. My father scolded me and 18 that I keep the box; otherwise it would hurt Joes feelings. Although the good was not 19 , I knew Joe gave the best he had. I did not 20 the gift.1.A.smoothlyB.loudlyC.publiclyD.honestly2.A.ifB.whenC.soD.but3.A.feelB.appearC.soundD.sme
46、ll4.A.peersB.teenagersC.adultsD.idiots5.A.foundB.lostC.quittedD.changed6.A.playingB.cheeringC.smilingD.laughing7.A.reportB.storyC.taleD.legend8.A.doubtfulB.impatientC.puzzledD.concerned9.A.absolutelyB.easilyC.completelyD.finally10.A.happyB.expensiveC.simpleD.tough11.A.howB.whetherC.whyD.that12.A.dri
47、nkB.spendC.wearD.eat13.A.knocked atB.broken intoC.tom downD.closed up14.A.openedB.shutC.ignoredD.locked15.A.thanksB.fearC.tearsD.pride16.A.stupidityB.kindnessC.loveD.sympathy17.A.confessedB.translatedC.repeatedD.recommended18.A.suggestedB.insistedC.orderedD.decided19.A.freshB.cheapC.valuableD.tasty2
48、0.A.appreciateB.giveC.cherishD.deserve7、阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。 There is a tradition in my school that when the College Entrance Examination is less than a month away, students in the _(low) grades, from Senior 1 to Senior 2, all gather together on the ground in front of the teaching bu
49、ilding and cheer on the Senior 3 students who are standing upstairs. It wasnt until I _(person) took part in the activity that I understood the real _(mean) of it. I was in Senior 2 at the time._that special night, all the Senior 3 students stood in the corridors (走廊) and looked down at the younger
50、students below._(vary) cheers started to resound throughout the school, wave after wave. “Believe in yourself! You deserve to win!” _(see) everyones smiling faces around me, I thought of _famous quote from the American philosopher Henry David Thoreau: What you get by achieving your goals is not as i
51、mportant as what you become by achieving your goals. Soon it will be my turn to _(bless) in this way, _also means I will have to say goodbye to my school. Sad as it will be, being cheered on by so many students will still be one of the brightest _(time) of my life.8、此题要求改正所给短文中的错误。文中共有10处语言错误,每句中最多有
52、两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(),并在其下面写出该加的词。删除:把多余的词用斜线()划掉。修改:在错的词下划一横线(_),并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意:每处错误及其修改均仅限一词。只允许修改10处,多者(从第11处起)不计分 My classmates and I were to graduate next month. We were determined to do something. After a heating discussion, we decided on making a video to record our exper
53、ience at school. It took us a whole week to collect materials, during that we interviewed our teachers or took photos of every aspect of school life. The editing part before that was tough. We discussed what to put into the video. Some compromises are unavoidable, but the video turned out perfectly.
54、 Several days later, when the video was playing on the graduation ceremony, it was well received. The teachers and students shared a great time. That surely gave to us a great sense of achievement.9、假定你是李华,你和你的留学生朋友Eric约定好下周日一起参加市里举办的中国国画展(the traditional Chinese painting exhibition),但你因故不能赴约.请给他写封邮
55、件,内容包括:1.表示歉意;2.解释原因.注意:1.词数100左右;2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯.3.开头和结尾已为你写好,不计入总词数.Dear Eric,Yours sincerely,Li Hua 答案以及解析1答案及解析：答案：1.A; 2.D; 3.B解析： 2答案及解析：答案：1.A; 2.A; 3.D; 4.D解析：1.细节理解题根据第二段中的“ Dogs and cats sold in pet stores often come from inhumant- puppy and kitten mills that treat animals with no regard
56、 for iheir health or well-being”可知,它们曾遭受过虐待。故选A。2.推理判断题,根据第二段可知第4区主管Katy Tang支持禁令,赞成小动物等待人们来收养让它们有个永恒的家园。由此可知选A。3.猜测词义题。根据第二段“In her message,she also called on the U. S. Agriculture Department to reinstate information on its website that documents these types of animal cruelty cases”内容可知,在Katy Tang的
57、脸书上她呼吁美国农业部用网上的信息来记录虐待动物的案件。要用网上的信息就必须从网上下载(download),update更新; replace替换;post again再次发布;download下载。分析选项可知D项符合题意,故选D项。4.推理判断题,根据尾段内容可知洛杉矶、圣迭戈、芝加哥、费城、 波士顿和奥斯汀也有类似的法律,希望有更多的地方能效仿。由此可推断出越来越多的城市加入这种有关动物权利保护的行列。故选D。 3答案及解析：答案：1.A; 2.D; 3.C; 4.C解析：1.主旨大意题.第一段主要描述了Amanda使用驾驶模拟器的情景.作者主要是通过这个生动的事例来展示这台驾驶模拟器的
58、具体操作状况和功用,以引入话题,故选A.2.细节理解题.根据第三段第二句They said they wanted to help students learn about the dangers of driving drunk, while texting, or while talking on the phone. 可知,驾驶模拟器项目被引入罗斯福高中是为了让学生意识到分心驾驶的危害.故选D.3.细节理解题.根据第四段The simulator is basically a computer program. Like many computer games, it was a hit
59、 with the students可知,驾驶模拟器吸引了学生对计算机程序的兴趣.故选C.4.主旨大意题阅读全文，根据文章内容可知，本文主要讲述了一所高中的驾驶模拟器通过模拟驾驶让你了解到开车分心的后果故选C 4答案及解析：答案：1.B; 2.B; 3.C; 4.D解析：1.根据文章第二段Can we start with ending the opendoor practice of streetfront shops? While cool air from these shops is refreshing to pedestrians, it carries a cost. Energ
60、y is used in the air conditioning process.由此可知,面对临街商店一直敞开门的实践,作者认为,当行人从中感觉到凉爽的同时,它增加了费用,并且能量也在空调的使用过程中被浪费了。由此可知,作者持反对态度。结合选项,故选B。2.根据文章第三段Ceiling fans use far less energy. They were in a year air conditioners could stay if ceiling fans were fixed.由此可知,作者建议安装吊扇是因为它更节能,且还不会造成那么多的污染。结合选项,故选B。3.根据文章第四段C
61、urrent thinking in sustainable building design and operation involves integrated design, that is, bring together all parties to create a building with better performance that achieves energy reduction.由此可知,建造可持续房屋的关键就是要有一个合适的设计能够将实际运用房屋与节能有机的结合在一起。结合选项,故选C。4.根据文章内容,本文主要讲述了现在的房屋有些不能安装风扇只能用空调,那样就会更多的使
62、用能源。针对这一情况,房屋设计师们应努力的设计出能够将实际运用房屋与节能有机的结合在一起的房子。结合选项,故选D。 5答案及解析：答案：1. A;2. E;3. B;4. G;5. F解析： 1.A语境辨析题.根据前文When someone who cares knows what youre going through,it helps you feel understood and not so alone.可知当一个关心你的人知道你在经历什么时,他会帮助你被理解,而不会让你那么孤独.A项:Having a right person means a lot.拥有一个合适的人很重要.符合语
63、境,故选A.2.E文章衔接题.根据前文There are lots of different ways to get and give help.可知有很多不同的方法来获得和给予帮助.E项:Sometimes you just want to hear an encouraging word.有时候你只是想听一个鼓励的词.符合文意,故选E.3.B文章衔接题.根据前文Its likely you remember times someone helped you.可知你可能记得有人帮助过你.根据后文Friends helped you get through sadness or deal wi
64、th disappointment.朋友帮你度过悲伤或面对失望.B项:Parents taught you to stop a bad habit.父母教你改掉坏习惯.符合文意,故选B.4.G联系下文题.根据后文You might give a hand to your classmate who met difficulty.可知你可能会帮助遇到困难的同学.G项:And you can also remember times when you helped others.你还记得你什么时候帮助过别人.符合文意,故选G.5.F联系上文题.根据前文Doctors can offer specia
65、lized help for a health problem.可知医生可以为你的健康问题提供专门的帮助.F项:Turn to the professional people for help when you need.当你需要帮助的时候,求助于专业人士.符合文意,故选F. 6答案及解析：答案：1.A; 2.C; 3.A; 4.C; 5.B; 6.D; 7.B; 8.D; 9.C; 10.D; 11.B; 12.D; 13.A; 14.C; 15.C; 16.D; 17.A; 18.B; 19.D; 20.D解析： 7答案及解析：答案：lower; personally; meaning;
66、On; Various; Seeing; a; be blessed; which; times解析： 8答案及解析：答案： My classmates and I were to graduate next month. We were determined to do something. After a discussion, we decided on making a video to record our at school. It took us a whole week to collect materials, during we interviewed our teache
67、rs took photos of every aspect of school life. The editing part that was tough. We discussed what to put into the video. Some compromises unavoidable, but the video turned out . Several days later, when the video was on the graduation ceremony, it was well received. The teachers and students shared
68、a great time. That surely gave to us a great sense of achievement.解析： 9答案及解析：答案：Dear Eric, I feel terribly sorry that I cant attend the traditional Chinese painting exhibition to be held next Sunday with you. Therefore, Im writing to apologize to you, wishing you could generously forgive my impolite
69、 behavior.(表示歉意) So attracted by traditional Chinese paintings are you that I guess you must be disappointed, for Im afraid that I will fail to keep your appointment. You know it is the last thing I want to do. Unfortunately, my grandpa caught a serious cold several days ago due to climate change an
70、d he is still in hospital now. My family should take care of my grandpa these days, which is our absolute duty and fundamental responsibility. As a consequence, I cant make any excuse to be absent. I sincerely hope that you can understand my situation.(解释原因)Once again, I am deeply sorry for any inco
71、nvenience caused and please accept my sincere apology.(再次道歉)Yours sincerely,Li Hua解析：高分句型1.SoattractedbytraditionalChinesepaintingsareyouthatIguessyoumustbedisappointed,forImafraidthatIwillfailtokeepyourappointment.句子里,So 修饰attractedbytraditionalChinesepaintings 位于句首,主句areyou用部分倒装; that 引导结果状语从句Igue
72、ssyoumustbedisappointed; for 引导原因状语从句ImafraidthatIwillfailtokeepyourappointment.你被中国传统绘画所吸引,我想你一定会失望的,因为我怕我不能遵守你的约定.2.Myfamilyshouldtakecareofmygrandpathesedays,whichisourabsolutedutyandfundamentalresponsibility.代指主句Myfamilyshouldtakecareofmygrandpathesedays,关系词 which引导非限制性定语从句 isourabsolutedutyandfundamentalresponsibility.我的家人这些天应该照顾我的爷爷,这是我们的绝对责任和根本责任.写作中,要注意抓住提示的信息,并注意进行适当发挥.表达中要注意确定句子的时态与语态,注意句式结构的正确和变化多样,适当运用短语、并列句、复合句、介词短语和副词等,以使文章饱满. 高考资源网版权所有，侵权必究！
