1、2013年高考预测系列试题【英语】高考预测试题（9）预测卷四、阅读理解信息匹配模拟练习AForecasting Research BWell-known Weather Forecasters CSevere Weather Events DWeather Forecasting EThe Forecasting Process FHistorical Background1 The task of predicting the weather that will be observed at a future time is called weather forecasting.As one
2、 of the primary objectives of the science of meteorology，weather forecasting has depended critically on the scientific and technological advances in meteorology that have taken place since the latter half of the 19th century. 2 Throughout most of history，forecasting efforts at any given site depende
3、d solely on observations that could be made at the site.With the development of the telegraph in the mid1800s，weather forecasters were able to obtain observations from many distant locations within a few hours of the collection of such data.Weather forecasting was revolutionized in the 1920s by the
4、work of a group of Norwegian scientists.This group provided a consistent and empirically based description of atmospheric circulation systems.Current weatherforecasting techniques were initiated by the theoretical work of American meteorologist Jule Charney in developing numerical weather prediction
5、.Experimental numerical forecasts in 1950 proved so fruitful that they were soon adopted on a practical basis.Since then, computerized systems based on numerical models have become a central part of weather forecasting.3 The process of making a weather forecast can be separated into three steps: obs
6、ervation and analysis, extrapolation（推论）to find the future state of the atmosphere, and prediction of particular variables.The standard extrapolation technique is to assume that weather features will continue to move as they have been moving.In some cases the third step simply consists of noting the
7、 results of extrapolation, but actual prediction usually involves considerable efforts beyond this.4 Great attention is paid to weather forecasts during times of severe events（blizzard, hurricane and typhoon, tornado）, and so forth.Accordingly，the National Weather Service（NWS）commits significant res
8、ources to the forecast of such events.Blizzards or strong extratropical cycles are handled through the usual forecast information channels，with the local NWS office issuing special advisories as appropriate.5 A number of new observing systems are being developed for forecasting purposes.These includ
9、e the NextGeneration Radar digital weather radar，which is intended to detect motions towards or away from the radar installation.In addition，automated systems are being developed for taking observations at surface stations and on board buoys（浮标）, ships, and aircraft.The communications, processing, a
10、nd display systems intended to govern this torrent of further data are still being elaborated（详述）参考答案：D F E C A五、单词拼写：第一组：1We cant live even in a day without _（氧气）. （oxygen）2We usually go out for a walk on _（星期六）. （Saturdays）3I will make an appointment with my_（牙医） at 3:00 this afternoon. （dentist）4
11、We must hurry to （面试） for the job. （nterview）5I want to _ （申请） for this chance of studying abroad. （apply ）6With the exam （接近，靠近），we become more and more nervous. （approaching)7The product is （保证） by our company. (guaranteed)8We all like the boy because he is very _ （谦虚的）. (modest)9It is （值得的） to se
12、e so many exciting events although we get up so early.(worthwhile)10Parents should teach their children to behave_（恰当地）in public. (properly)第二组1I have known him for a （十年）. (decade)2 八月） is one of the hottest months in a year. (August)3How do I apply for this （奖学金）? (scholarship)4We just moved into
13、a big house, （布置）with modern electrical appliance. (equiped / furnished)5This July I will have （毕业）form senior school already. (graduated)6This is a very handy tool for （开启）cans. (opening)7We （耽误）the appointment with the doctors. (delay)8The children are addicted to （视频的）games. (video)9He is so （帅气的
14、）that many girls like him. (handsome)10He walked （直接地）toward me. (straight/ directly）第三组1Today is my sons （第十二）birthday. I bought a birthday cake for him. （twelfth）2The mother felt the childs （前额）to sense if she had a fever. （forehead）3Every （秒）counts in an emergency. second4 （比较）with other method,
15、this one is relatively more effective. （Compared）5We （恐慌）at the exact news that our maths teacher will give us an exam yet we have been arranging a party all these days. （panic）6We strongly （推荐）this book to you. （recommend）8It is not just （道德地）wrong but illegal for a teacher to hit a child. （morally
16、）9Moyan is famous for his （文学的）works. （literary）10He was not recognized as a famous writer （正式地）. （officially）六、短文改错：短文改错特点：注意符号：一删，一添加，八错。从考试说明样文看：全篇不再是同一种时态。而是两种时态混用。1My mother sets a good example to me in life.Getting up early and returning to home late, my mother works as a teacher, spends most
17、of her time working at school. Last year my mother was suffered from tiredness and often felt much uncomfortable. She should have exercised more but shes too busy.As her birthday is approaching, it is time I show my concern for her. I want to give a present for my mother with my pocket money，which i
18、s a VIP card of a health club. I hope that she will find time to do more exercise in a health club. Exercise more, she will enjoy better health That is where I hope for. In this way I express my love and thank to her.参考答案：My mother sets a good example to me in life.Getting up early and returning to
19、home late, my mother works as a teacher, spends most to spendingof her time working at school. Last year my mother was suffered from tiredness and often felt wasmuch uncomfortable. She should have exercised more but shes too busy.veryAs her birthday is approaching, it is time I show my concern for h
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21、and thank to her. what thanks2Although senior school life is very busy, but it is very meaningful. I still remember an interesting class activitydoing good deeds for the elderly people. One Monday afternoon, our senior three students went to Sunshine Nursing Home for theOld to do some voluntary work
22、, which was fiveminute trip by bus. When we arrive, we were welcomed warm. we presented the elderly for flowers and fruits. Then we started working at once, cleaned the windows and sweeping the floor. Everything doing, we sat in the yardchatted with the elderly people. After we stayed there for 2 ho
23、urs, we returned back our school. How instructive our class activity was!参考答案：Although senior school life is very busy, but it is very meaningful. I still remember an butinteresting class activitydoing good deed for the elderly people. deedsOne Monday afternoon, our senior three students went to Sun
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