1、20152016学年第二学期高三第十一次模拟考试英语试题第卷第一部分 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） A After spending a year in Brazil on a student exchange program, her mother recalled, Marie Colvin returned home to find that her classmates had narrowed down their college choices. “Everyone else was already admitted to colleg
2、e,” her mother, Rosemarie Colvin, said from the family home. “So she took our car and drove up to Yale and said, You have to let me in. ”“Impressed-she was a National Merit (全国英才) finalist who had picked up Portuguese in Brazil-Yale did, admitting her to the class of 1978, where she started writing
3、for the Yale Daily News and decided to be a journalist,” her mother said.On Wednesday, Marie Colvin, 56, an experienced journalist for The Sunday Times of London, was killed as Syrian forces shelled(炮击) the city of Homs. She was working in a temporary media center that was destroyed in the attack. “
4、She was supposed to leave Syria on Wednesday”, Mrs. Colvin said. “Her editor told me he called her yesterday and said it was getting too dangerous and they wanted to take her out. She said she was doing a story and she wanted to finish it.” Mrs. Colvin said it was pointless to try to prevent her dau
5、ghter from going to conflict zones. “If you knew my daughter,” she said, “it would have been such a waste of words. She was determined, she was enthusiastic about what she did, it was her life. There was no saying Dont do this. This is who she was, absolutely who she was and what she believed in: co
6、ver the story, not just have pictures of it, but bring it to life in the deepest way you could.” “So it was not a surprise when she took an interest in journalism,” her mother said. 1. From the underlined sentence in Paragraph 1, we can infer that _ .A. Yale was her last choiceB. Marie Colvin was co
7、nfident of herself C. Yale must keep its promise to Marie ColvinD. Marie Colvin was good at persuading2. Which of the following is the correct order to describe Marie Colvins life?a. She was doing a story in Syria and got killed. b. She was admitted to Yale University.c. She studied in Brazil as an
8、excellent student.d. She was hired by The Sunday Times of London.e. She began to take an interest in journalism.A. decab B. bcdeaZ-X-X-KC. edcba D. cbeda 3. From the last paragraph, we can know that Mrs. Colvin _.A. dislikes the choice of her daughter.B. cares little about her daughter.C. knows her
9、daughter very well.D. doesnt fully appreciate her daughter.4. What can be the best title of the text?A. Covering Stories in a Dangerous Conflict Area.B. Applying for Top Universities, a Successful Case.C. Choosing Lifelong Careers Based on Your Own Interest.D. Recalling Her Daughter, a Journalist Ki
10、lled in Syria.BDeath rates for heart disease in Britain have dropped by more than 40 percent in a decade，UK scientists will report todayWide uptake of cholesterolbusting statin drugs(降胆固醇药)，healthier lifestyles and better medical practices have seen a huge reduction in deaths caused by heart attacks
11、，stroke and other cardiovascular(心血管的) problemsHowever，heart disease remains Britains biggest killer中华资 源 The new study，by experts at Oxford University，shows there has been a 44.4 percent drop in death rates among men in the UK and a 43.6 percent drop among women linked to heart problems in the ten
12、years to 2011The team compared death rate associated with cardiovascular disease across EuropeThey found that Britain has one of the best records in Europe，with 342 deaths as a result of heart disease per 100，000 men in 2011，and 232 per 100，000 womenSome nations-including Ukraine，Macedonia and Moldo
13、vasee more than 1,000 heart deaths per 100，000 of the populationOverall，heart disease causes 45 percent of all deaths across Europe，but only 27 percent in the UKThe study，led by Dr Nick Townsend，showed that cardiovascular disease is mainly a disease of old ageBut researchers said that across Europe
14、it still causes more than 1.4 million deaths in those aged under 75 and nearly 700，000 deaths in under 65sDr Townsend said：“Cardiovascular disease results in 49 percent of deaths among women and 41 per cent among men”5From the text we can know_ Aheart disease no longer threatens the British Bthe hea
15、rt death rate among British men is lower than among women Cthe old mainly dies of stroke in Europe Dthe heart death rate in Ukraine is higher than in Britain6What does the underlined word “it” in the last paragraph refer to? AStroke BCardiovascular diseaseCLung diseaseDHeart attacks7How does the aut
16、hor support his idea?ABy analyzing dataBBy following processes CBy describing his own experiencesDBy discussing research experiments8. Where is the text most likely to have been taken from?A. A speech B. A story C. A scientific study D. A personal diary CAn environmental group called the Food Commis
17、sion is unhappy and disappointed because of the sales of bottled water from Japan. The water, it angrily argues in public, has traveled 10,000 “food miles” before it reached Western customers. Transporting water halfway across the world is surely the extremely stupid use of fuel when there is plenty
18、 of water in the UK. It is also worrying that we were wasting our fuel by buying prawns from Indonesia (7,000 food miles ) and carrots from South Africa (5,900 food miles). Counting the number of miles traveled done by a product is a strange way of trying to tell the true situation of the environmen
19、tal damage due to industry. Most food is transported around the world on container ships that are extremely energy efficient. It should be noticed that a ton of butter transported 25 miles in a truck to a farmers market doesnt necessarily use less fuel on its journey than a similar product transport
20、ed hundreds of miles by sea. Besides, the idea of “food miles” ignores the amount of fuel used in the production. It is possible to cut down your food miles by buying tomatoes grown in Britain rather than those grown in Ghana. The difference is that the British ones will have been raised in heated g
21、reenhouse and the Ghanaian ones in the open sun.What is the idea of “food miles” does provide, however, is the chance to cut out Third World countries from First World food markets. The number of miles traveled by our food should, as I see it, be regarded as a sign of the success of the global trade
22、 system, not a sign of damage to the environment.9. The Food Commission is angry because it thinks that _. A. UK wastes a lot of money importing food products B. some imported goods causes environmental damage C. growing certain vegetables causes environmental damage D. people wasted energy buying f
23、ood from other countriesZ-x-x-k.Com10. The phrase “food miles” in the passage refers to the distance _. A. that a food product travels to a market B. that a food product travels from one market to another C. between UK and other food producing countries D. between a Third World country and a First W
24、orld food market11. By comparing tomatoes raised in Britain and in Ghana, the author tries to explain that _. A. British tomatoes are healthier than Ghanaian ones B. Ghanaian tomatoes taste better than tomatoes ones C. cutting down food miles may not necessarily save fuel D. protecting the environme
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30、siasts, including professionals in the pet industry. Articles entertain and educate readers about dog health-care, nutrition, appearance, training and behavior and the law. Dog World is a mustread for its devoted, loyal dogloving readers.13. Who would be most interested in the above magazines?A. Wil
31、dlife protectors.B. Story book writers.C. Pet dog owners.D. City zoo managers.14. Which magazine saves most?A. Dog Fancy.B. Dogs for Kids.C. The Bark. D. Dog World.15. The underlined word “enthusiasts” in the last part means _. A. 主人B. 兽医C. 专家D. 狂热者第二节 (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。
32、选项中有两项为多余选项。Every day we watch TV or read magazines or newspapers to get more information. But what are the advantages or disadvantages of the two media? 16 Watching them is pleasant and does not require the effort of reading. If television did not cover the news, some people would know nothing abou
33、t what is going on in the world. However, television newscasters cover only the events that they have time for, and they prefer stories that include some impressive pictures. Viewers are quickly bored with reporters who sit and talk into the camera. 17 . However, 18 . They can include details, and a
34、 person with a special interest can take the time to read them. Others can stick to the headlines. Reading allows more freedom of choice than television. 19 In broadcasting, “one size fits all”. However, a person who reads newspapers and magazines can choose to spend time on business, sports, health
35、, or the school board election, depending on special interests. 20 However, a person who has individual interests and who wants the whole story needs newspapers and magazines as well.A. TV news is not a persons only source of news.B. Television news shows are impressive and interesting.C. More peopl
36、e get news by watching television than by reading newspapers.D. The TV audience cannot decide which stories to watch.E. Television provides a useful glance at whats happening.F. newspapers and magazines do a better job of explaining complex events.G. As a result, a complicated story is often cut sho
37、rt.第二部分：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）阅读下面的短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）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。We humans love to make comparisons. On the market, we 21 to find the best ones. In the classroom teachers compare their students to the 22 . And parents compare their children to his or
38、her peers to 23 an idea of what is “normal”.24 , comparisons of any kind come with a sting(刺痛) for everyone. When parents make it clear to anyone that their children are 25 to all other children in all ways, they put their children under 26 . Some children will obey when they are pressured to 27 the
39、ir parents need for perfection; others may 28 , trying to be just like any other kid, or, better still, to be just who they are. In other 29 , parents who compare their children to other children might end up 30 their children are somehow “deficient(有缺点的)” . And, again, they pressure their children
40、to be 31 enough.A most disturbing 32 of all this comparing is that it pushes children into the destructive world of competition. “In a 33 culture, a child is told that it isnt enough to be good-he or she must 34 others,” writes Alfie Kohn, a parenting expert.According to Kohn, research doesnt 35 the
41、 theory that competition brings success. One after another, researchers have concluded that children dont learn better 36 education is changed into a competitive struggle. Competition prevents a childs ability 37 not only educationally but socially, too.So, 38 competition, cooperation! Instead of 39
42、 other peoples children, parents need to pay close attention to their own, learn who they are, discover their interests and talents, and teach them how to cooperate with others. They will need role models to 40 them.21. A. see B. touch C. sell D. compare22. A. mature B. new C. model D. overseas23. A
43、. get B. use C. share D. explain24. A. Therefore B. However C. Otherwise D. Besides25. A. harmful B. superior C. responsible D. thankful26. A. pressure B. control C. discussion D. consideration27. A. express B. prove C. satisfy D. create28. A. disappear B. wait C. resist D. rest29. A. cases B. words
44、 C. ways D. nations30. A. denying B. deciding C. predicting D. concluding31. A. honest B. good C. patient D. polite32. A. process B. consequence C. purpose D. method33. A. traditional B. scientific C. political D. competitive34. A. defeat B. accept C. recognize D. choose35. A. test B. challenge C. s
45、upport D. change36. A. since B. until C. when D. unless37. A. losing B. progressing C. showing D. reducing38. A. apart from B. because of C. as for D. instead of39. A. shouting at B. laughing at C. looking at D. striking at40 .A. guide B. force C. invite D. expect第二节（共10小题：每小题15分，满分15分） 阅读下面材料，在空白处填
46、入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。I always have my own ways to learn English. First, I always read the text in advance so that I can know what I must pay much attention to in class. 41._ my delight, when my teacher raises a question, I know how to answer more often. And whenever I answer a question 42._ (corr
47、ect), I have a strong sense of achievement.Besides, I always try to take notes in class. Important language points, grammar rules, useful 43._ (express) and key words are 44._ I want to take down. After class, I organize the notes so that I can have a better 45._ (understand) of them. Of course, I w
48、ill certainly read aloud the notes in the morning.To develop my interest in English, after class I 46._ (wide) read English materials. By this means I can also develop my ability of reading.47._ (chat) with my teachers and classmates is also one of my ways to learn English. We often talk 48. _ Engli
49、sh about different topics concerning friendship, sports, etc. Free expression in English always 49._ (give) me a sense of pride, 50._ in turn inspires me to learn English better.第II卷第三部分 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，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删
50、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：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。A survey basing on 1,000 students found that half of the pupils and 80% of the middle school students sleeps less Z-X-X-Kthan nine hours every night. Too many homework given by
51、school teachers and parents is the main reasons. Another reason lies in students bad habits. Some students, for example, are absent-minded while doing his homework, and some waste their after-class time. The third reason is because some students have to get up early on weekdays to get school far awa
52、y from home. Experts are calling at schools and parents to cut down on the amount of homework but students should make a good use of their time. It would be better if they could choose to study in a nearby school.来第二节 书面表达（满分25分）据报道，我国仍有很多山区的孩子因为家庭贫穷而上不起学。你们班就如何帮助这些孩子上学进行了讨论。假如你是李华，请你把你们的建议写成一封信寄给英语
53、周报的编辑Teens，希望能够呼吁更多的人参与这项活动。 内容要点：1. 收集旧课本和衣服；2. 呼吁更多人帮助他们；3. 你的建议, 至少一条。注意：1. 词数100左右，开头和结尾已为你写好但不计入总词数； 2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。Dear Editor,Im a senior high school student._ _Yours sincerely, Li Hua高三十一模 英语答案第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）1.-4.BDCD 5.-8.DBAC 9.-12.DACA 13.-15. CAD 16-20 BGFDE第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）
54、21-25 DCABB 26-30 ACCAD 31-35 BBDAC 36-40 CBDCA41. To 42. correctly 43. expressions 44. what 45. understanding 46. widely 47. Chatting 48. in 49. gives 50. which第三部分 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）A survey basing on 1,000 students found that half of the pupils and 80% of the middle school b
55、ased students sleeps less than nine hours every night. Too many homework given by school teachers sleep muchand parents is the main reasons. Another reason lies in students bad habits. Some students, for reason example, are absent-minded while doing his homework, and some waste their after-class tim
56、e. The their third reason is because some students have to get up early on weekdays to get school far away that tofrom home. Experts are calling at schools and parents to cut down on the amount of homework but on andstudents should make a good use of their time. It would be better if they could choo
57、se to study in a nearby 第二节 书面表达（满分25分）Dear Editor,Im a senior high school student. Its reported that in China many children in mountainous areas still cant go to school because of poverty. Last week, our class held a discussion about how to help them to go to school and live a happy childhood. Here
58、 are our suggestions. First, some old textbooks and clothes can be collected and sent to those children so that they can be reused by the children. Second, its also very important to appeal to more people and social organizations to help and care for those poor children. As far as Im concerned, we s
59、hould save some of our pocket money and give it to those children in need. Above all, we should give them respect, never looking down upon them because they are poor.Well really appreciate it if you can, through the English Weekly, increase public awareness of the poor childrens living conditions and call on more people to help them. Yours sincerely, Li Hua
