1、2015级高三英语第二次模拟考试试卷第卷一、阅读理解 (共15题；每小题2分，满分30分)AWhats on in Beijing?Discover the best things to do in Beijing with our weekly introduction of art and exhibitions, music, performances and trending activities around town. To recommend an upcoming event or activity, please contact li-ping(.Jersey BoysJer
2、sey Boys is a Broadway musical that dramatizes the rise and fall of Frankie Valli and the 1960s rock n roll group Four Seasons.According to Selladoor Worldwide, the groups Beijing tour will see a brand-new production of the musical. Since its 2005 premiere（首映） in New York, the musical has won 57 maj
3、or awards worldwide.2:30 pm to 7:30 pm, Jan. 5 to Jan. 13. Tianqiao Performing Arts Center, 9 Tianqiao Nandajie, Xicheng District. 400 - 635 - 3355.Ticket: 199 - 1 299 yuan($ 30 - $ 200)London Philharmonic Orchestra set to thrill BeijingThe London Philharmonic Orchestra will give two performances in
4、 Beijing on Jan. 5 and 6.Under Russian conductor Vasily Petrenko, the orchestra will perform pieces by H. Berliozs and P. I. Tchaikovskys.7:30 pm, Jan. 5-6. Concert Hall, National Center for the Performing Arts, 2 West Changan Avenue, Xicheng District. 010 - 6655 - 0000.Ticket: 380 - 1 680 yuanWorks
5、 of Chinese master woodcarverA solo exhibition of Chinese woodcarving master Lu Guangzheng is underway at the National Museum. The exhibition is a showcase of traditional woodcarving techniques unique to the city of Dongyang, East Chinas Zhejiang Province.9 am - 5 pm (closed on Mondays), through Jan
6、. 21. National Museum of China, 16 East Changan Avenue, Dongcheng District. 010 - 6511 - 6188.Ticket: FreeLarge-scale (大型的) immersive showThe large-scale show Memory 5D +, directed by Ulan Xuerong, is ongoing in Beijing from Jan. 4 to 7. The show follows the emotional entanglement (纠结) between black
7、 and white spirits, representing yin and yang, and the flora girl.7:30 pm, Jan. 5; 2:30 pm/7:30 pm, Jan. 6; 7:30 pm, Jan. 7. Beijing Exhibition Theater, 135 Xizhimenwai Dajie (Street), Xicheng District.Ticket: 180 - 1 080 yuan1What does the writer tell us about Jersey Boys?A. It is a successful musi
8、cal play.B. It will be on for 8 days.C. It is a Broadway musical group.D. The ticket of the play is the cheapest.2What can be expected to show up in National Museum of China?A. Jersey Boys.B. London Philharmonic Orchestra.C. Large-scale immersive show.D. Works of Chinese master woodcarver.3Whats the
9、 purpose of this passage?A. To catch peoples eyeballs.B. To show the best things in Beijing.C. To give information about events in Beijing.D. To persuade people to participate in some activities.BSmokers may ignore the health warnings by telling themselves their habit makes them look cool. After all
10、, sex symbols James Dean and Humphrey Bogart were rarely seen without a cigarette. However, the latest evidence shows that smoking actually makes you less attractive to the opposite sex. Wrinkles from smoking a cigarette may be to blame for people judging non-smokers to be better-looking.This was th
11、e result of a study asking more than 500 people to pick the most attractive of twins where one smoked and the other did not. Men found female non-smokers the most attractive in two-thirds of cases, while women chose non-smoking men as the most attractive 68 percent of the time.Professor Ian Penton-V
12、oak, a co-author of the study from Bristol University, said, “People assume that smoking causes damage to the skin and appearance, but this is a really neat way of looking at it because these twins are genetically identical, so we can control for genetic factors involved in ageing. Appearance seems
13、to be important to people, especially young people, so we could use these sorts of findings as a basis for future interventions to stop people smoking.”Smoking can speed up the normal ageing, even after only a decade. Nicotine causes narrowing of the blood vessels in the outermost layers of the skin
14、, while the chemicals in tobacco smoke damage collagen and elastin, fibres which give the skin its elasticity (弹性).The wrinkles this causes are added to by facial expressions made when smoking such as pursing the lips when inhaling (吸气) or squinting to keep smoke out of your eyes.4Why does the autho
15、r mention James Dean and Humphrey Bogart?A. To persuade smokers to give up smoking.B. To compare them with non-smokers.C. To tell us many people are influenced by them.D. To show understanding and comfort smokers.5What can we learn from Para. 2 and Para. 3?A. 500 twins were surveyed for the study.B.
16、 Probably young people pay more attention to their appearance.C. Female non-smokers are more attractive than male ones.D. Professor Ian Penton-Voak is the leading author of the study.6What is Professor Ian Penton-Voaks altitude to smoking?A. Disapproving. B. Favorable.C. Unconcerned. D. Cautious.7Wh
17、at can be inferred from the text?A. Smokers look cooler than non-smokers.B. Smoking may speed up skins ageing.C. Smokers look younger than non-smokers.D. Smoking should be banned right away.CNandakumar and Sudha were thrilled to learn that they were having children. Unfortunately, Sudha developed di
18、abetes while pregnant and her daughters were born two months premature. They need ventilator (呼吸机) support for the next 4-6 weeks to breathe. The family is poor and does not have the money to meet the unexpected expenses and need help to keep the babies alive.Nandakumar, a carpenter by profession, f
19、ell sick after marriage and has not recovered fully. He is not mentally stable and tends to talk in a stream. He also finds it hard to hold down a job. Nandakumars mother Dheivanai has been the stabilising presence for the family. She kept things together and made sure that they had enough to eat.“S
20、udha has been through a lot of sorrow over not having children. The previous child was still born, so we were very happy that this pregnancy was going well,” said Dheivanai. Dheivanai hoped that the children would bring joy to their household and take care of her son even after she was gone. She sta
21、rted saving up money for her grandchildren.The cost of keeping the children alive is Rs 4 lakhs per child because they each need ICU (Intensive Care Unit) support for the next 4-6 months of their lives. The small savings of the family are already over and they are faced with a very painful situation
22、 trying to save two newborns with no money.Nandakumar is mentally unwell and Sudha is still recovering from childbirth. So it falls to his mother to arrange for the babies well-being. “After my son became sick, me and my daughter-in-law have taken care of things. During her pregnancy. I have cared f
23、or her like shes my own daughter. I feel pained that I dont have the money to save the babies,” she says.Before childbirth, Sudha and Dheivanai worked together and earned Rs 5,000 per month. Sometimes, Nandakumar picks up odd jobs and earns a bit more. The family has no savings and they need help to
24、 save their two innocent babies.8What caused “the unexpected expenses”（Paragraph 1)?A. Nandakumars mental problems.B. The babies medical care.C. Dheivanais living.D. Sudhas diabetes.9Why did Dheivanai feel happy about the birth of the children?A. The children were born healthy.B. It was the first ti
25、me for Sudha to be pregnant.C. The government would provide welfare services.D. The children would look after their father in the future.10Where does the money for the well-being of the babies come from at present?A. The father. B. The mother.C. The grandmother. D. The government.11What is the above
26、 writing most probably for?A. Raising donation. B. Sharing news.C. Giving instruction. D. Providing amusement.D“You can choose your friends, but you cant choose your family.” That line comes from American writer Harper Lees book To Kill a Mockingbird. Now compare her words to another famous expressi
27、on: “Blood is thicker than water”.However, if forced to choose which is more important, American researchers now say friendship is more important than family. Their new study suggests that friends may be more important than family members, especially as we age.The study comes from researchers at Mic
28、higan State University. They found the importance of friendship on health and happiness grows as people get older.William Chopik is an assistant professor of psychology at Michigan State and was one of the lead researchers in this study. He says, “Friendship becomes even more important as we age. Ke
29、eping a few really good friends around can make a world of difference for our health and well-being.” Chopik notes that we need to think of friendship as an investment in our future happiness.The Michigan State researchers considered information from two separate surveys. In the first group, both fa
30、mily and friendships influenced overall health and happiness. However, in the second, researchers said that friendships “became a stronger predictor of health and happiness” as people get older. Also in the second group, unhealthy friendships led to increased chronic conditions. But with supportive
31、friends, Chopik noted, participants reported being happier.One reason is that people can keep the friendships that make them feel good and move on from the ones that dont. Family, on the other hand, will always be with you. They can be helpful and enjoyable, but can also cause troubles.This may be g
32、ood news for people who dont have strong ties with family members. Not all of us are born into the families we need. But we all have the ability to choose friends that we need.12What should we invest to get later well-being according to the researchers?A. Good friend ties. B. Easy health exercises.C
33、. Common family relations. D. Personal relation knowledge.13. How is the research carried out?A. By doing two experiments. B. By interviewing all at once.C. By conducting two surveys. D. By taking part in activities.14What can the people with weak family ties do?A. Develop stronger family relations.
34、 B. Make as many friends as possible.C. Get more supportive friends. D. Stay with family members.15What is the main idea of the passage?A. Friends and family members are equally important.B. When we grow older, friendship matters more.C. As we age, family members are more valuable.D. We always need
35、friends and family members.二、七选五(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)Beauty sleep doesnt just belong to the fairytale world. Research has shown that people who dont sheep enough are viewed as less healthy and less attractive. Lack of sleep has also been linked to the exacerbation(加重）of certain skin illnesses. 16 .Here
36、 are three tips on how to get the most beauty benefits from a night of rest.Care for your skinNo matter how tired you feel, make time to care for your skin every evening. Your evening routine does not have to he long and complicated, just effective：“ Clean 17 . Sleeping with makeup on has shown to c
37、ause skin inflammation and accelerate the aging process.“Treat Blood flow increases at night, making skincare products sink into the skin more efficiently. 18 .”Sleep on your Back 19. The American Academy of Dermatology has warned that sleeping in other positions can lead to sleep lines, while sleep
38、ing on your back can help to prevent fine lines.If you often wake up with swollen eyes, try to sleep with your head slightly raised. This can help to prevent the swelling caused by fluid retention(积液）in the under-eye area, which tends to accumulate there, where the skin is thinner. 20sleeping on a s
39、ilk pillow can effectively prevent the stubborn facial wrinkles caused by sleeping on the side or on your stomach. Additionally, silk is less-absorbing than cotton, so it is not going to absorb whatever skincare product you have applied to your face as much as other material would.A. Use a mild prod
40、uct to remove makeup, dirt, and oilB. Unless you have medical reasons not to do it, try this positionC. Go to sleep on timeD.Therefore, we undoubtedly have to make healthy sleep a ruleF. Use your anti-aging products as overnight treatmentE. A revolutionary technology is already on the marketG. Choos
41、e silk三、 完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)As I walked through a parking lot on a cold night, I saw a homeless man. He was settling in to 21 against the wall surrounding a trash bin. Though I knew as a woman, it was 22 for me to ask a strange man if he needed 23 , I turned and walked back.“Sir,” I began, “I
42、live over there.” I pointed to my house and 24 that the police officer in the community said they would try to help the homeless find 25 if we called. I asked if it was okay to 26 the police, and he said that it was. 27 I do not carry a cellphone, I 28 a call at a nearby business. I was afraid the p
43、olice would pass by and not see him. I did not want him to be 29 . When I returned, I asked if it was okay for me to 30 with him. Again, he calmly 31 . He then asked, “Do you think theyll find me an apartment?”“I do believe so” is my 32 to him. I did not have any money or food with me 33 two water b
44、ottles. I smiled, pulled out one of the water bottles and 34 it to him. He took the bottle and then sat up, as if he wanted to respect the 35 I made. He thought for a moment and then began drinking small sips of the water.When the officers arrived, they 36 me that he would have housing and even than
45、ked me. To my 37 , I was unwilling to leave the man. I realized an unexpected 38 was born. It was the calm man whose name I never knew that 39 me that though there will always be people who are better able to do 40 , sometimes you must stop because you are the one who is there.21. A. eat B. learn C.
46、 sleep D. read22. A. strange B. unwise C. necessary D. vital23. A. help B. guide C. donation D. sponsor24. A. excused B. inquired C. expressed D. explained25. A. shelter B. money C. food D. drink26. A. beg B. question C. contact D. touch27. A. While B. Since C. When D. If28. A. received B. confirmed
47、 C. returned D. made29. A. invisible B. impolite C. ignorant D. annoyed30. A. play B. chat C. live D. wait31. A. forgot B. agreed C. refused D. doubted32. A. idea B. reason C. cause D. response33. A. yet B. even C. just D. still34. A. offered B. lent C. sent D. owed35. A. decision B. effort C. promi
48、se D. difference36. A. required B. warned C. assured D. informed37. A. surprise B. joy C. regret D. pride38. A. business B. action C. organization D. connection39. A. advised B. called C. reminded D. allowed40. A. everything B. something C. nothing D. anything第卷一、语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)阅读下面材料，在空白处
49、填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。Facebook CEO Zuckerberg just had a baby girl 41 (name ) Max, and to honor the occasion, hes giving away the majority of his wealth. In the letter written by Zuckerberg and his wife. Priscilla Chan, to their new baby girl, he announced the birth of his first child and the 42
50、(create) of the Chan Zuckerberg Fund, 43 will focus on personalized learning, curing disease, 44 (connect) people and building strong communities.“For your generation to live in a better world, there is so much more our generation can do,” Zuckerberg 45 (write). “Today your mother and I are committi
51、ng to spend our 46 (life) doing our small part to help solve these challenges.” 47 couple will donate nearly all of their Facebook stock to the cause. We will give 99% of our Facebook shares - currently about $ 45 billionto advance this 48 (value) mission,” he wrote. “We know this is a small contrib
52、ution compared 49 all the resources and talents already working on these issues. But we want to do 50we can, working alongside many others.”二、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。删除：在错的词下划一横线，并在
53、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。Dear Li Ming,This Sunday well go to the nursing home and did some voluntary labor. You were out, while I dropped in on you. However, I had to leave a message to you. According to the monitor said, well meet at the gate of our school at 9:30 tomo
54、rrow morning and start out together with bike. So you should take their bike and dont forget to take some washing powder, barber tools and weeding tool. We will help with washing clothes, cutting their hair and get rid of some weed in the garden. Lastly, you should remember to take some food for the
55、 lunch because well stay here and chat with them at noon. If you come back, please phone me at once.三、书面表达(满分25分)假定你是李华，正在教你的英国朋友Leslie学习汉语。她写信问到，龙在西方文化中是一个恶魔的象征，而中国人却自称是龙的传人，这是为什么？请你写封邮件回复她的问题。内容包括：1. 龙成为中华民族象征的原因；2. 你如何看待这种文化差异。注意：1. 词数100左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。参考词汇：descendants (传人)Dear Leslie,_Hop
56、ing you can share your ideas on this.Yours,Li Hua英语答案一、阅读理解1 A 2D 3C4C5B6A7B8B9D10C11A12. A.13.C.14.C.15.B.二七选五16-20D A C B G三、完型21-25B A D D B26-30 D A A B C 31-35 A D C A B36-40 D B C C A四、语法填空41.named 42creation 43which 44connecting 45wrote 46lives 47The 48valuable 49to/with 50what五.改错六.作文【答案】Dea
57、r Leslie,I am very glad that you have written to ask about the symbolic meaning of the dragon.Long ago, China was a developing agricultural country that badly relies on abundant rainfall or irrigation. Thus, ancient Chinese imagined there must be a powerful God in the sky who was in charge of rainfa
58、lls and any other forms of water on earth. Later, we Chinese people called ourselves the descendants of dragons, meaning agriculture fed us and hoping that we were brave, flexible and powerful enough like dragons to control our own fate from generation to generation.Dragons are considered evil and dangerous in western culture. This suggests westerners and Chinese have different understandings of the world. Dont you think different experiences can lead to different beliefs? It is always okay if we respect and tolerate cultural differences.Hoping you can share your ideas on this.Yours,Li Hua
