1、吉林省白山市2014届高三英语8月摸底考试试题一、单项选择（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）21Dan Brown , _author of The Da Vinci Code，is _very famous American writer.A. a； theB. the； theC. the； aDa a； a22You look frozenSit down by the fire and I you some hot teaAmakeBwas makingCmadeDwill make23She seems to prefer American TV Shows to talking
2、 to meAto watchBto be watchingCwatchingDhaving watched24Although it in the desert most of the year, people still live thereAdoesnt rainBdidnt rainChasnt rainedDhadnt rained25What do you think of their new house? Its very modern，but they have some antique_ in it Afurniture BfurnituresCpiece of furnit
3、ures D piece of furniture26Today，_rapid transportation and communication, the whole word seems to be smaller Aregardless of Bin spite of Cinstead of D because of27Mike has an active mind；he can retell a story_anybody else in the classroom Amore vividly than Bmuch vivid than Cas vivid as Dso vividly
4、as28We should make full use of whatever happens to usThere is always_ to learn from every experience.Anothing Banything Csomething Deverything 29Actually, girls can be _ they want to be just like boys, whether it is a pilot, an astronaut, or a general manager Awherever Bhowever Cwhatever Dwhoever30T
5、he old couple have been married for 40 years and never once _ with each otherAthey had quarreled Bthey have quarreledChave they quarreled Dhad they quarreled31-Why did you major in Literature? -I_ listened to my mother. She wants me to major in Business.Awill haveBshould haveCmust haveDhave had32The
6、y moved to England in 2007 and lived in a big house, _ to the south.Athe windows of which openedBthe windows of it openedCits windows openedDthe windows of which opening33Bob! Hows your project? I heard you started it last Friday，right? Oh！I _for itBut I havent decided when to do itAhave prepared Bh
7、ad prepared Chave been preparing Dwas preparing34Too high house prices can be brought under control，_the authorities introduce a series of regulatory policies Aeven if Bas if Cso that Dprovided that35.Mary had to work at evenings and weekends. Only in this way _ complete the reports by the deadline.
8、 A. was she able toB. she was able toC. she has been able to D. has she been able to 二、完型填空（共20小题；每小题15分，满分30分） This is 41 : full of chances and challenges. Whether you are an antelope or a lion, you must go 42 when the sun rises. For students, it is just the same. If we dont study hard, sooner or l
9、ater, we will 43 the other students. At first I didnt know what the word “exam” 44 . Later, I knew an exam was a kind of 45 . In competitions, there are always winners and 46 . As I grew up, I got to know competition well. In ones life, there must be competitions, so people can 47 . Each time I saw
10、children playing games and heard their 48 , I wished I were that age again. 49 , I remembered my parents words: You must work very hard for a good future. So I 50 my pen and began to study hard again. I was still not sure what competition 51 meant. One day, I was 52_in an English-speaking competitio
11、n. When I went to the stage, I saw other students looking at me kindly. Suddenly I 53 what competition was. It is not as cruel as my teacher and parents told me. In fact, competition is the 54 : it is kind and necessary. I learned a lot from realizing this 55 . Now I understand better about the worl
12、d. Competition is important for us all. 36A. ableB. willingC. readyD. eager37A. On the contraryB. At the same time C. In other words D. In the first place38A. fastestB. weakestC. slowestD. strongest39A. deathB. survivalC. diseaseD. suffering40A. sinkingB. settingC. shiningD. rising41A. ruleB. lifeC.
13、 studyD. exam42A. overB. throughC. aheadD. beyond43A. fall behindB. pass byC. catch upD. hold back44A. feltB. meantC. referredD. doubted45A. victoryB. defeatC. processD. competition46A. competitor B. playersC. losersD. failures47A. improveB. concludeC. acquireD. handle48A. cryingB. laughterC. whispe
14、rD. delight49A. HoweverB. ThereforeC. BesidesD. Otherwise50A. put upB. brought upC. made upD. picked up51A. commonlyB. simplyC. obviouslyD. really52A. succeeding B. participatingC. takingD. getting53A. doubtedB. acknowledged C. knewD. admitted54A. toughB. importantC. contentD. opposite55A. experienc
15、e B. knowledgeC. factD. consequence三阅读理解（共20小题，每题2分，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）AWhen it comes to success in business and success in life, there are few qualities as important as confidencePeople naturally have different levels of confidence. Some have a higher level of confidence than others do, bu
16、t even those whose confidence is lacking can learn to build their level of confidence and reach their most important goalsIncreasing self confidence is one of the most common reasons people give for seeking the help of psychologists and other professionalsOne of the many places where a greater level
17、 of confidence is useful is in the workplace. We all know how difficult it can be, for instance, to ask the boss for a raise. This process can be extremely difficult for those who lack confidence in their own abilities. After all, if you are unsure about your own abilities, how will you ever convinc
18、e your boss that you deserve more money for the work you do?Even if you are not asking for that big raise, having plenty of confidence in your abilities is important to successIf you are certain of your abilities, chances are that those around you, whether they are your coworkers, your colleagues or
19、 your superiors, will see that confidence, and that will help to assure them that you are the best at what you doBeing thought of as the person to go to, and being seen as an expert in your chosen field, is naturally very important to success on the jobIf you can make yourself the person people go t
20、o for guidance and advice, you will help to protect yourself from the ever present danger of downsizing(裁员)After all, if you are a recognized expert at the office, you will be regarded as an indispensable member of the team56What is the passage mainly about?A. The influence of confidence on ones lif
21、e.B. The difference of peoples confidence.C. The importance of confidence to success. D. The judgment on ones confidence.57Psychologists and other professionals can offer help to those _.A. who dream to be recognized expertsB. who expect to give guidance to othersC. who want to ask the boss for a ra
22、iseD. who think their goals are hard to reach 58What does the underlined word indispensable in Paragraph 5 probably mean?A. outgoing B. attractive C. important D. energetic59What message does the author want to convey（传递） in the last paragraph?A. To overlook ones disadvantages.B. To make full use of
23、 ones advantages.C. To have great confidence in ones abilities.D. To make objective evaluations of ones abilities.B The largest study of the effects of ageing on the heart has found that womens longevity may be linked to the fact that their hearts hardly lose their pumping power with age. “We have f
24、ound that the power of the male heart falls by 20-25 percent between 18 and 70 years of age.” said the head of the study, David Goldspink of Liverpool John Moores University in the UK. “Within the heart there are millions of cells that enable it to beat. Between the age of 20 and 70. one-third of th
25、ose cells die and are not replaced in men,” said Goldspink. “This is part of the ageing process.” What surprises scientists is that the female heart sees very little loss of these cells. A healthy 70-year-old womans heart could perform almost as well as a 20-year-old ones. “This gender(性别)difference
26、 might just explain why women live longer than men,” said Goldspink. The team has yet to find why ageing takes a greater loss on the male heart, said Goldspink. The good news is that men can improve the health of their heart with regular exercise. Goldspink stressed that women also need regular exer
27、cise to prevent their leg muscles becoming smaller and weaker as they age.60The underlined word “longevity” in the second paragraph probably refers to _.A. health B. long life C. ageing D. effect61The text mainly talks about _.A. mens heart cells B. womens ageing processC. the gender difference D. h
28、earts and long life62According to the text, the UK scientists have known that _.A. women have more cells than men when they are bornB. women can replace the cells that enable the heart to beatC. the female heart loses few of the cells with ageD. women never lose their pumping power with age63 We can
29、 know from the passage that _.A. scientists are on the way to finding out why the male heart loses more of the cellsB. the reason why ageing takes a greater loss on the male heart has been found outC. the team has done something to prevent the male from suffering the greater lossD. wome over 70 coul
30、d lose more heart cells than those at the age of 20CHow do apology languages work? Have you ever tried to apologize, only to be refused? It may be that you were offering a partial apology in a “language”, that was foreign to your listener. The five languages of apology include:Apology Language 1: “I
31、 am sorry.”List the hurtful effects of your action. Not “I am sorry if ”, but “I am sorry that”. You might ask if they want to add any points that you have not recognized.Apology Language 2:“I was wrong.” Name your mistake and accept fault. Note that it is easier to say “You are right” than “ I am w
32、rong”, but the latter carries more weight.Apology Language 3: “What can I do to make it right?” Engage in problem-solving. Dont make excuses for yourself such as, “Well, my day was just so” Instead, offer what you will change to prevent yourself from putting them in the same bad situation again. Apo
33、logy Language 5: “Will you please forgive me?” Be patient in seeking forgiveness. They may need some time or greater clarification(澄清) of your input from Apology Languages 1-4. Finally, your apology may not be accepted, but at least you know that you have been faithful in offering a sincere olive br
34、anch(橄榄枝) of peace.64.The passage mainly talks about_A. 5 tips for apologies that work B. 5 ways of refusing apologiesC. the function of apology languagesD. the importance of apology languages65.According to Paragraph 1, your apology may be refused mainly because_A. your listeners cant understand yo
35、ur dialect.B. your listeners cant hear what you said clearly.C. your apology is not sincere.D. your apology is not expressed well enough.66.When offering an apology, which of the following does the author prefer?A.“You are right” B. “I am sorry if ”C.“I was wrong.” D. “Well, my day was just so”67.In
36、 the last paragraph, the author tells us even if your apology may not be accepted, at least _.A. Its your fault any more B. your mind will be at peaceC. your friend will make peace with you. D. your apology is true to your heartDDriving a car is not just handing controls and judging speed and distan
37、ce. It requires you to predict what other road users will do and get ready to react to something unexpected. When alcohol is consumed, it enters your bloodstream and acts as a depressant(抑制药), damaging eyesight, judgement and co-ordination(协调), slowing down reaction time and greatly increasing the r
38、isk of accidents. Even below the drink driving limit, driving will be affected. Alcohol may take a few minutes to be absorbed into the bloodstream and start action on the brain. Absorption rate is increased when drinking on an empty stomach or when consuming drinks mixed with fruit juice. To get rid
39、 of alcohol from the body is a very slow process and it is not possible to speed it up with any measures like taking a shower or having a cup of tea or coffee. The present Road Traffic Ordinance states clearly that the limit of alcohol concentration is: 50 milligrams of alcohol per 100ml of blood; o
40、r 22 micrograms of alcohol per 100ml of breath; or 67 milligrams of alcohol per 100ml of urine(尿液). Drivers who cause traffic accidents, or who commit a moving traffic offence or are being suspected of drink driving will be tested. Any driver found drinking beyond the limit will be charged. The driv
41、er declared guilty may be fined a maximum of HK25,000 and be sentenced to up to 3 years in prison and punished for 10 driving-offence points; or temporarily banned from driving. The same punishment applies to failing to provide specimens(样本) for breath, blood or urine tests without good excuse. Drin
42、k driving is a criminal offence. Be a responsible driver, think before you drink. For the safety of yourself and other road users, never drive after consuming alcohol.68 The first paragraph is mainly about .A. the introduction of driving skillsB. the damage of drinking to your bodyC. the effect of d
43、rinking on drivingD. the process of alcohol being absorbed69 The underlined word “it” in the second paragraph refers to “ ”.A. alcohol B. absorption C. blood D. process70 Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. Drinking below the drink driving limit has no effect on driving.B. Alc
44、ohol is taken in more quickly when drunk with fruit juice.C. Having a cup of tea helps to get rid of alcohol from the body.D. 50 milligrams of alcohol per 100ml of breath is below the drink driving limit.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人空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Are you truly happy? Do you ever k
45、now what it means to be happy and what it takes to achieve happiness? These are important questions for anyone who is seeking happiness to ask themselves. The following are a few tips that I follow to create happiness in my life.*Make a plan for attaining goals that you believe will make you happy.
46、Your moods will very likely increase if you are going after something you value.* 71 .It is easy to begin to think negatively when you are surrounded by people who think that way. On the contrary, if you are around people who are happy their emotional state will be infectious.* 72 . Truly happy peop
47、le dont allow setbacks to affect their mood because they know that with a little thought they can turn the circumstances back to their favor. * 73 . These few minutes will give you the opportunity to focus on the positive things in your life and will lead you to continuous happiness.* 74 . Whether y
48、ou treat yourself to lunch ,take a long relaxing bath or simply spend a few extra minutes on your appearance , you will be subconsciously (下意识地)putting yourself in a better mood.* Finding the humor in situations can also lead to happiness. Find a way to make light of a situation that would otherwise
49、 make you happy.* 75 .Being overweight or not eating nutritious foods can have a negative effect on your mood.A. What makes one person happy may be very different from what makes someone else happy.B. There are some tips in life that lead to happiness.C. When something goes wrong, try to figure out
50、a solution instead of being absorbed in self pity.D. Keeping healthy is another way to achieve happiness.E. Spend a few minutes each day thinking about the things that make you happy.F. Surround yourself with happy people.G. Its also important to take some time each day to do something nice for your
51、self.四短文改错（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。删除：把多余的词用斜线()划掉，在该行右边横线上写出该词，并也用斜线划掉。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符合()，在该行右边横线上写出该加的词。修改：在错的词下划横线，在该行右边横线上写出改正后的词。注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词； 2.至允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。Over a year ago, my friend was ready to return after complete his
52、tour in Singapore. He didnt expect that he was about to get on his airplane when he stopped politely by one of the worker of the airport. He was told that he was not allowed to aboard. My friend had thought that there must be anything wrong with his ticket. The worker told him that was not his ticke
53、t but the book he hadnt return to, which he had borrowed from a library, that caused the trouble. Certainly, my friend didnt board but missed the flight. He wasnt permitted to take the flight home a week late until he returned the book to the library.五书面表达（25分）假如你是李明：你的班里来了一位英国交换生Paul。他在和你的交谈中表示在中国学
54、习压力很大。请你给他写封信，给他提一些建议。主要包括以下内容：1请求老师和同学的帮助2不要总想着考试成绩要多想自己的进步3多做运动4注意：1词数: 100字左右； 2可适当加入细节，以使行文连贯； 3信的开头已为你写好（不计入总词数）。Dear Paul，I quite sympathize with you and understand the great trouble you are suffering from._Best wishes!Yours sincerely,Li Ming参考答案36A37B38C39A40D41B42C43A44B45D46C47A48B49A50D51D
55、52B53C54DC篇ADCDD篇CDB（二）FCEGD作文 Dear Paul,I quite sympathize with you and understand the great trouble you are suffering from. I suggest you communicate your trouble to your teachers and classmates so as to get help from them. You are not supposed to think about your exams all the time, which only ma
56、kes you more stressed out. Instead, you should think about the progress you have made in your study, which will surely increase your own confidence. In addition, I advise you to do more exercise in your spare time to relieve your stress, because sports will also help you sleep better at night. As for me, I would like to listen to classic music if I have time.I hope you will get out of your trouble sooner and live happily.Best wishes!Yours sincerely,Li Ming
