1、保定市唐县第一中学高三下学期第二次摸底考试英语试卷第I卷本试卷分为第卷（选择题）和第卷（非选择题）两部分.考生作答时，将答案答在答题卡上(答题注意事项见答题卡)，在本试卷上答题无效。考试结束后，将本试题卷和答题卡一并交回。第一节：单项填空（共20小题，每小题1分，满分20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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。1、Please _ the mistakes in my composition. A.point to B. point out C. point at D. point 2、He didnt make_clear when and wh
2、ere the meeting would be held.A. this B.that C.it D.these3、I would appreciate _ very much if you could change the plan a bit to make it more workable.A. that B. this C. it D. you4、Did you visit the museum today? No. We _ it, but we spent too much time shopping.A. could have visited B. must have visi
3、ted C. could visit D. must visit5、It is suggested that another school_ in our city.A. should build B. be set up C. will be set up D. will build6、265 is _.A.two hundreds and sixty five B.two hundred and sixty fiveC.two and sixty five D.two hundreds sixty five7、The school is _ a Chinese teacher for th
4、e new term who masters the English language perfectly.A. searching B. in the search of C. in search D. in search of 8、He is a foreigner and he is not accustomed _like that while he i8 tn ChinaAtreating Bto be treated Cto being treated Dto treat 9、 I think my childs behavior is _ . No, he just has a
5、lot of energy.A. information B. natural C. normal D. abnormal 10、Visitors were _at the _pictures that the guide showed.A. amazed; amazing B. amazed; amazedC. amazing; amazing D. amazing; amazed11、If you go there by _train ,you can have quite a comfortable journey ,but make sure you get _fast one.A.
6、/; / B. /; a C. the; a D. the ; / 12、We are so sorry for thatWell try to determine exactly _ went wrong that eveningA. where B. what C. which D. how13、With just four years _, the Brazil Olympic organizers have promised to deliver an equally inspirational ceremony.A. gone B.to go C.goingD. go 14、Alth
7、ough the causes of cancer_, we do not yet have any practical way to prevent it.A. are being uncovered B. have been uncovering C. are uncovering D. have uncovered15、His idea was such a good one _ we all agreed to use it.A. as B. that C. so D. but16、What is even more important is_ the earth cooled dow
8、n, water began to appear on its surface.A.that B.that as C.which D.which as17、I drove to Zhuhai for the air show last week.Is that _ you had a few days off ? A. where B. when C. what D. why18、- Have you heard that Tom, as well as his parents, _ moved to Beijing? - Really? No _ I havent seen him for
9、a long time.A. have; doubt B. has; wonder C. have; wonder D. has; choice19、 Is it good to look up every new word when I come across it in reading?No，you _，because you are likely to guess the meaning from the context,A. dont have to B. shouldnt C. cant D. mustnt20、-Can I smoke here?-Sorry, we dont al
10、low _ here.A. people smoke B.to smoke C. people smoking D. smoking第二节 完型填空（共20小题；每小题15分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上涂黑。 Tom was a middle-aged leather trader (皮货商) whose repeated failure in career made him a depressed man, often _21_ that he had been cheated by others. One day h
11、e told his wife he was so _22_ with the city that he had to leave.So his family moved to another city. It was the evening of a weekend. When Tom and his wife were busily _23_ up their new home, the light suddenly _24_. Tom was regretful to have forgotten to bring along 25_ and had to wait _26_ in a
12、low mood. Just then he heard light, hesitant 27_ on his door that were clearly audible (听到) in the _28_ night.“Whos it?” he wondered, since Tom was a _29_ to this city. And this was the moment he especially hated to be _30_, so he went to the door and opened it _31_. At the door was a little girl, s
13、hyly asking, “Sir, do you have candles? Im your neighbor. ” “No,” answered Tom in anger and shut the door _32_. “What a nuisance (麻烦事)!” He complained over it with his wife. “No sooner had we settled down than the neighbor came to _33_ things.”After a while, the door was knocked again. He opened it
14、and found the same girl outside. _34_ this time she was _35_ two candles, saying, “My grandma told me the new neighbor downstairs might need candles. She _36_ me here to give you these.” Tom was very _37_ by what he saw. At that moment he suddenly realized what caused his _38_ in life. It was his _3
15、9_ and harshness (刻薄) with other people. The person who had cheated him in life was _40_ nobody else but himself, for his eyes had been blurred (蒙蔽) by his unsympathetic （无同情心的）mind.21. A. complaining B. telling C. hoping D. pretending22. A. pleased B disappointed C. exhausted D. encouraged23. A. lo
16、oking B. turning C. coming D. tidying24 A. went on B. went down C. went out D. went through25. A. candles B. matches C. lights D. flashlights26. A. happily B. patiently C. hopefully D. helplessly27. A. steps B. words C. knocks D. screams28. A. dark B. quiet C. noisy D. crowded29. A. newcomer B. stra
17、nger C. guest D. settler30. A. called B. disturbed C. watched D. offered31. A. surprisingly B. delightedly C. impatiently D. willingly32. A. gently B. kindly C. politely D. violently33. A. lend B. sell C. harness D. borrow34. A. And B. But C. So D. For35. A. holding B. hiding C. fetching D. lifting3
18、6. A. suggested B. commanded C. sent D. forced37. A. frightened B. pleased C. puzzled D. surprised38. A. failure B. success C. complaint D. determination39. A. warmth B. coldness C. kindness D. nearly40. A. doubtfully B. hardly C. actually D. sympathy 第三部分：阅读理解（共20小题，每题2分，满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B
19、、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AWildlife faces threats(威胁)from habitat destruction, pollution, and other human actions. Although protecting wildlife may seem too hard at times, even small actions in your own neighborhood can help protect many different animals. Here are some tips on how to protect wildli
20、fe through small actions.1Create wildlife friendly areas in your backyard.When trying to make your garden more beautiful, you can choose plants that can provide food and shelter to native wildlife. This will also help cut down on pollution. And bird or bat houses to your yard or garden to attract an
21、d shelter these species.2Avoid harming the natural ecosystem(生态系统)in your area.Some plants from other places can kill or harm native plants that provide food and shelter for wildlife.3Have a greener lifestyle.By using less water and fewer fuels, you will be helping to protect the wildlife around you
22、. Take buses or the subway when you can, turn off electric devices when youre not using them, take shorter showers, and keep your room temperature at or below 68 degrees during the winter.4Buy products that are wildlife friendly. Dont buy products that are made from endangered animals. Keep in mind
23、that some endangered animals are killed by traps, catches or hunters who are after other wildlife within the same habitat.5Donate money or time to organizations that protect wildlife and their habitats. You can give money to organizations or groups that protect wildlife species in your neighborhood.
24、41. We infer that the purpose of this passage is to_.Atell us why protecting wildlife is extremely important nowBsuggest that we protect wildlife through actionsCexplain why protecting wildlife is not as hard as people thinkDgive us some tips on how to protect wildlife through small actions42. Which
25、 of the following threats to wildlife is NOT mentioned in the passage?AAnimal diseases. BLoss of habitat. CPollution. DHunters.43. In which section of a newspaper would you most probably read this passage?AEnvironment BTeaching CBusiness DGeographyBWhy is pink or purple a color for girls and blue or
26、 brown for boys?The answer depends largely on cultural values as well as personal experiences. To the Egyptians, green was a color that represented the hope and joy of spring, while for Muslims, it means heaven. Red is a symbol (象征) of good luck in many cultures. In China, children are given money i
27、n a red envelope to bring good fortune in the New Year. For many nations, blue is a symbol of protection and religious beliefs. Greek people often wear a blue necklace hoping to protect themselves against evils (灾祸).Peoples choice of colors is also influenced by their bodies reactions (反应) toward th
28、em. Green is said to be the most restful color. It has the ability to reduce pain and relax people both mentally and physically. People who work in green environment have been found to have fewer stomach aches.Red can cause a persons blood pressure to rise and increase peoples appetites (食欲). Many d
29、ecorators will include different shades of red in the restaurant. Similarly, many commercial websites will have a red “Buy Now” button because red is a color that easily catches a persons eye.Blue is another calming color. Unlike red, blue can cause people to lose appetite. So if you want to eat les
30、s, some suggest that eating from blue plates can help.The next time you are deciding on what to wear or what color to decorate your room, think about the color carefully.44. Muslims regard green as a symbol of heaven mainly because of their_.A. cultural values B. commercial purposesC. personal exper
31、iences D. physical reactions to the color45. Why will many commercial websites have a red “Buy Now” button?A. To relax people physically. B. To increase peoples appetites.C. To encourage people to make a purchase.D. To cause a persons blood pressure to rise.46. What color might help lose weight acco
32、rding to the text?A. Red. B. Green. C. Blue. D. Purple.47. Which of the following would be the most proper title for the text?A. Colors and Human Beings B. The Cultural Meaning of ColorC. The Meaning and Function of Color D. Colors and Personal ExperiencesCVilla Nicoletta, Genuine RelaxationSomewher
33、e in the world, theres a place where stress isnt allowed and peace and genuine relaxation are the only demands of the day. If you could go there, you would thoroughly enjoy yourself. There are not too many places in the world like this, but this is one of them. Its luxurious. Its ultra-private.Welco
34、me to Villa NicolettaVilla Nicoletta is a 4-bedroom luxury villa and an oasis(绿洲) of rest and rejuvenation（恢复活力）in a land of unspoiled peace. Located on a 70-foot cliff overlooking the north shore of the island of St. Thomas and the pretty waters of Caret Bay, Villa Nicoletta offers the finest accom
35、modations in the Caribbean for those seeking a vacation of elegance, peace and privacy. Youll see how the sun blankets the landscape and water in shimmering brilliance by day and how the sky twinkles like billions of bright diamonds at night.Completed in 2000, the 3,300-square-foot Villa Nicoletta i
36、s fully equipped with state-of-the-art electronics.When you book Villa Nicoletta, you shall book the entire villa.Off Season: April 16 to December 144 bedrooms 5,700/week (8 people max)Sleep sofa can add additional 2 people 200/nightPeak Season: December 15 to April 154 bedrooms 6,300/week (8 people
37、 max) Sleep sofa can add additional 2 people 200/night48. The villa can be rented to a maximum of _ people at a time.A. five B. eight C. thirteen D. ten49. If a family with 6 people spends a fortnights Christmas holiday in the villa, how much will they pay?A. 12,600. B. 15,400. C. 11,400. D. 13,200.
38、50. Villa Nicoletta is most likely to be popular with tourists who _.A. like adventure B. want to escape the noisy life of the cityC. enjoy the winter sports D. seek excitement in the sea51. We can infer that _.A. you can share the villa with other touristsB. the island of St. Thomas is famous for t
39、he ocean theme amusement parkC. fewer tourists stay in Villa Nicoletta in autumn than in springD. you can go in for extreme sports in Villa NicolettaDA grave of a man dating back to around 2300 BC was found by archaeologists in England On May 3, 2002. Buried with him were the tools of a hunter or wa
40、rrior. There was a bone pin that may have been from a piece of clothing such as a leather coat. He carried a copper knife on his breast. The most amazing find was two gold earrings. That would have made him a man of distinction. Only a few centimeters from his head were two pots made of clay, tools
41、and materials to make arrows, a bow and a dozen arrows for hunting and a second, smaller copper knife. Next to them lay a cushion stone, upon which the man could work metal. His grave is the richest of any found from that period, because this man was buried with two gold earrings which are the oldes
42、t gold ever found in Britain (dated to 2470 BC). Besides, he was buried three miles from Stonehenge. Archaeologists tend to believe he was a member of a powerful class who might have organized the construction of Stonehenge.Stonehenge was begun around 3000 BC. In about 2300 BC the huge stone circles
43、 were built. The biggest stone weighed approximately 20 tons. But the smaller blue stones, still weighing 4 tons on average, came from west Wales. It is not yet known how these were conveyed over a distance of 380 km. It is also a mystery how early man was able to construct Stonehenge without the us
44、e of modern construction machines and lorries.He is an example of people who brought culture and new techniques from the European mainland to Britain. In terms of technical development people were going from the Stone Age to the Bronze Age and then to the Iron Age.52. Which are not included in the t
45、hings that are found in the grave of a man? A. Tools, a bone pin, a bow and a cushion stone B. A copper knife and two gold earrings. C. Two pots, arrows and materials to make arrows. D. some chicken and grains.53. The man buried in the grave might be _ at that time.A. A poor man B. a kind-hearted ma
46、n C. a rich man D. an ordinary man54. Why is the man buried in the grave called the king of Stonehenge ? A. He was buried three miles from Stonehenge. B. He had the oldest gold ever found in Britain. C. He might be a member of a powerful class who might have organized the construction of Stonehenge.
47、 D. All of the above.55. We can infer that _ . A. how Stonehenge was built B. the King of Stonehenge was from France C. Stonehenge was built through several ages D. Stonehenge was built because of war第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。根据对话内容，从对话后的选项中选出能填人空白处的最佳选项，并将答案填写在本题
48、下 面的横线上。选项中有两项为多余选项。A： Mary, we are going to have a party on New Years Eve. Fm sure well have a good time. 51 _B： Id like to. 52 _A： In our classroom. We are going to decorate it and turn it into a splendid ballroom. B： 53 _ I shall be very glad to spend my first New Year in China with you. A： But w
49、e are going to ask everyone at the party to give a performance. 54 _B： I will. My voice is not very pleasant to the ear, though.A ： I heard you sang once. 55 _ Fm sure youll be the star of our New Year party. B： Oh, thank you.A. Your voice was sweet and beautiful.B. Where are you going to have it?C.
50、 Would you like to join us?D. Thank you for inviting me.E. Oh, it is great.F. Lets go to the ball together.G. Do sing us some English songs, please.(选择题1 -50题的答案请填在机读卡上，其余答案填在各答题处。）补全对话(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分25分）56. _ 57. _ 58. _ 59. _60. _第三节：单词拼写（共10小题；每题2分，共20分）：61. As is known, the Great wall is one of
51、 the w_ of the world.62 In the accident, only two people s_ at last.63 The building is specially d_ for the homeless people.64 Some _(志愿者 in your room looks new at the first sight.65 Enough e_ can help him a lot in the court.66 I got a very friendly _ (接待) when I arrived there.67. I have some _(怀疑)
52、whether they will come here on time.68. Whats the _(不同) between these two words?69. The thief (承认) that he had stolen the bicycle.70. The head of a large company has many （职责）.第卷第四部分：写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。 增加：
53、在缺词处加一个漏字符号（）。并在其下面写出该加的词。 删除：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词 注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词； 2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。As we all know, travelling can be an excited experience. Let me give you someadvices that you have to pay attention. You can find out more about your destination by surf the internet before you set o
54、ut. You neednt take too many cash. Though it can be very convenient to pay in cash, using cheques is much more reliable. In additional, it will be wise of you to take an umbrella in case of it should rain. And if you are to travel abroad, youd better understand the cultural diversity. Keep this in m
55、ind that being politely in foreign countries can help you had a wonderful trip. 第二节书面表达（满分25分） 网购已成为很多人青睐的一种现代购物形式。请你以“Online Shopping”为题，根据以下三个要点，分三段写一篇100字左右的英语短文，谈谈网购现象及你的看法或建议1.越来越多的人喜欢在网上购买商品 2.网上购物可能存在的问题(如：假货；货物损坏；不易退换)3.你的看法或建议 注意：1.词数：100左右；2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 3.参考词汇：网店店主Internet shopping pro
56、vider 假货fake goods Online Shopping_参考答案一、选择题1、B 2、C 3、C 4、A 5、B 6、B 7、D 8、C 9、D 10、A 11、B 12、答案B。考查名词性从句。what在此引导宾语从句，在宾语从句中做主语。13、B 14、【解析】A. 因为句子的主语the causes of cancer与谓语uncover 是被动关系，因此我们使用被动结构，只有A 符合这一条件。15、B 16、B 17、D 18、B 19、A 20、D 二、完型填空21、21-25 ABDCA 26-30 DCBAB 31-35 CDDBA 36-40 CDABC 三、阅读
57、理解41-43 DAA 44-47 ACCC 48-51 DABC 52-55 DCDC四、信息匹配56-60 CBEGA 五、单词拼写61. wonders 62. survived 63. designed 64. volunteers 65. evidence66. reception 67. doubt 68. difference 69. admitted 70. responsibilities五、短文改错71: excited-excited 72: advices-advice 73.attention-attention to74: surf-surfing 75many-m
58、uch76: additional-addition77: 去掉of78: this-it79: politely- polite80 had-have五、书面表达Online Shopping Nowadays, shopping through the Internet has become increasingly popular among us, and many young people prefer to buy almost everything they want online.Online shopping, however, can sometimes bring hea
59、daches to people when they enjoy shopping online. Firstly, the quality of the goods may not be as good as they are described.Secondly, it is possible for the buyers to buy fake goods. In addition, some people find it very hard to make a change when they are not satisfied with the things bought online. I strongly hold the view that regulations and rules should be worked out for the Internet shopping providers. If so, I believe a promising life of online shopping is just awaiting us. ( 115 words )