1、惠州市2016届高三第一次模拟考试英 语 2016.4 注意事项： 1. 本试卷分第卷（选择题）和第卷（非选择题）两部分。答卷前，考生必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号和座位号填写在答题卡上。因考试不考听力，第I卷从第二部分的“阅读理解”开始，试题序号从“21”开始。2回答第I卷时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答题标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案标号。写在本试卷上无效。3. 回答第II卷时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 4. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。第I卷第二部分 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）阅
2、读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 ADear Daughter, As we drove off from Columbia University, I wanted to write a letter to you to tell you all that is on my mind.College will be the most important years in your life. It is in college that you will truly discover what learning is about. I
3、 encourage you to be inquisitive, but I also want to tell you: Education is what you have left after all that is taught is forgotten. What I mean by that is the materials taught isnt as important as you gaining the ability to learn a new subject, and the ability to analyze a new problem. That is rea
4、lly what learning in college is about this will be the period where you go from teacher-taught to master-inspired, after which you must become a self-learner. So do take each subject seriously, and even if what you learn isnt critical for your life, the skills of learning will be something you cheri
5、sh forever，so do your best in classes and learn.Take care of yourself and follow your passion in college. Take courses you think you will enjoy. Dont be trapped in what others think or say.Most importantly, make friends and be happy. College friends are often the best in life. Pick a few friends and
6、 become really close to them pick the ones who are genuine and sincere to you. People are not perfect, so as long as they are genuine and sincere, trust them and be good to them. They will give back. This is my secret of success that I am genuine with people and trust them (unless they do something
7、to lose my trust).Please treasure your college years make the best of your free time, become an independent thinker in control of your destiny, be bold to experiment, learn and grow through your successes and challenges. May Columbia become the happiest four years in your life, and may you blossom i
8、nto just what you dream to be. Love, Dad (& Mom) 21. What can we learn from paragraph 2?A. Education is what you learn at school.B. Ability is more important than knowledge.C. Learning and analyzing are equally important.D. Colleges only focus on skills of learning.22. The writer thinks his daughter
9、 should_.A. ask for his advice on her choice B. make a lot of friendsC. get along well with her friends D. spare no effort to succeed23. According to the passage, the writer is a _ father.A. wise and caring B. strict and warm-heartedC. generous and talented D. diligent and successful24. Why does the
10、 father write this letter? A. To inform his daughter of college life. B. To show fathers love. C. To broaden his daughters mind. D. To guide his daughter. BAs the proverb goes, man struggles upwards; water flows downwards. Water runs downhill from mountaintops to streams, to rivers and to oceans. Bu
11、t downhill isnt the only way that water moves. A new study measures how water travels from country to country for human consumption. This flow isnt the type we usually think about.These scientists looked at the water used to grow and make the products which get shipped from nation to nation as impor
12、ts or exports. They call this a flow of “virtual water”. We typically think about water as the liquid that flows from a tap. However,92of the water used by people goes into growing crops, according to a water researcher Arjen Hoekstra. He recently studied the hidden travels of virtual water used in
13、products made from things like crops and meats. These products are shipped around the world.For example, consider a sugary soft drink. Hoekstra estimated that to produce one half-liter of the drink requires between 170 and 310 liters of waterabout 95% is used to grow and process the ingredients(原料).
14、Another 4 goes into the packaging and labeling. In Hoekstras calculation, when one country produces a half-liter of soda and sells it abroad，it exports as much virtual water as would fill a large refrigeratorAccording to Hoekstras new report，dry countries like Israel and Kuwait，both in the Middle Ea
15、st, get the majority of their virtual water from other countries，through imported products. More surprisingly, some wetter countries，like the Netherlands and the United Kingdom, also get the majority of their virtual water from other places. That means that most of the water used to grow or produce
16、the products and food consumed in those countries came from other countries. 25. The proverb in Paragraph One is used to_.A. inspire readers to struggle upward B. tell a law of natureC. introduce the topic of the passage D. summarize the main idea of the passage26. In which countries does most part
17、of virtual water come from outside? .A. The United Kingdom and China B. America and IsraelC. The Netherlands and Kuwait D. The Netherlands and America 27. What can be a suitable title for the passage?A. Benefits of Virtual Water B. Hidden Uses of WaterC. Crops and Virtual Water D. Waters Worldwide T
18、ravels28. Where does the passage probably come from?A .A science news report. B. A newspaper advertisement. C. A book review. D. A science fiction story. CThough many Internet celebrities try to shrug off their fame, Yan Mingliang, 27, has dreamed of joining the Internet elite(精英) ever since he ente
19、red college.However, luck didnt favor him. Instead, fame fell into the lap of his pet dog, Beiji. In early 2015, Yan used his microblog to post two pictures of Beiji lying on the ground, and they went viral on social media. Because he took the photos at a strange angle, it almost looks like Beijis b
20、ody has fallen apart.Finally, Yan got to experience what is like to be an Internet celebrity, or more accurately, the owner of an Internet celebrity dog. New followers started to flood in, and Yan received hundreds of private messages each day. In less than four weeks, Yan managed to attract more th
21、an 20,000 followers. “I am famous now.” Yan thought at that time.However, fame didnt just bring joy, but also annoyance. Since Beiji was only 3 months old and Yan sometimes had to put him into a cage as a means of “education”, there were also private messages from followers who fiercely criticized Y
22、an for being too cruel.“It gradually occurred to me that no matter how frankly you present yourself on social media, Internet users only witness part of your life. And their judgments depend on that partial life story of yours,” said Yan, “They dont know how hard it is to raise a pet dog when youre
23、unemployed, Yan explained. They also dont care about whether the dog theyre enjoying is being pushed too hard.” Yan finally decided to leave his Internet fame behind and focus more on his real life. “The lesson I learned is that, if you cant live up to your followers expectations, its better not to
24、be an Internet celebrity,” he said.29. The underlined phrase “went viral” in Paragraph 2 probably means _. A. were exposed B. became widely-spread C. were criticized D. became viruses30. Why did Yan become famous? A. Because his dog became famous. B. Because he posted two pictures on the Internet. C
25、. Because he took a strange picture. D. Because he became an Internet celebrity.31. How did Yan probably feel at first when he realized he became well-known? A. puzzled and annoyed B. surprised and tired C. disappointed and annoyed D. excited and joyful 32. What can we infer from what Yan said in th
26、e last two paragraphs? A. It is hard to raise a pet dog. B. He isnt fully understood on the Internet.C. He decided to stop making use of his microblog.D. Internet celebrities cant satisfy their followers. DYou might think going to school during the summer is opposite to what summertime is all about.
27、 But for the thousands of Calgary kids with a true love of learning, theres no better time to have fun with their education, while at the same time getting a rough idea of what their post-secondary future might hold.The University of Calgary, Mount Royal University and SAIT Polytechnic all offer sum
28、mertime programs that give kids hands-on experience in the labs and other facilities theyll be working in down the road.“Our bread and butter is Mini University PhD,” says Don McSwiney, spokesperson for U of C Summer Camps. “The idea is to give people a fun learning experience and a hands-on learnin
29、g experience, which helps kids understand concepts better than learning in a book.” Mini University PhD gets kids into the labs and art studios of the U of C, where they take part in programs such as The Scientist, where they learn about topics like mapping DNA and creating volcanoes. Mini U program
30、s dealing with art and sports are also being offered this year. Minds in Motion motivates kids to explore science, engineering and technology in a hands-on way. At Mount Royal, the MRU Kids program is marking its 20th anniversary. “We have about 18 different programs for children from 6 to 17.” says
31、 program administrator Maya Anderson. Theres also the ConocoPhillips Youth Science Academy for ages 13 to 17，which focuses more on the academic - those who want to go into science. More than 3,200 kids are expected to take part in MRU summer programs, which helps to keep kids engaged in learning thr
32、ough the summer in a fun way.SAIT Polytechnic has added more camps for the grades 4 to 6 range, and the list includes topics ranging from Sports Science and SCISpy, to Planet Protectors (energy, engineering, environment). “We focus on building self-confidence in our campers,” says Jaros. “Making the
33、m confident in their ability to learn and become reengaged in learning, without the pressure of school.”33. If a student wants to know how to map DNA, he should attend_. A. MRU kids B. The Scientist C. Minds in Motion D. Einsteins Shampoo34. We can learn from the passage that_. A. the campers have g
34、reat fun in the summertime programs B. the summertime programs merely focus on hands-on learning coursesC. the program of sports has been offered for 20 years D. the summer campers are all confident of their future35. The purpose of the passage is _.A. to show childrens great desire for knowledgeB.
35、to complain students stressful life during the summertimeC. to persuade parents to send their children to more programs in universityD. to introduce summertime programs performed by three Calgary universities 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。Surprising ways to beat str
36、ess We all have times when we feel like were under too much pressure. Many things strike us beyond our control. With an annoying mix of late trains, missed appointments and work deadlines, many of us are living in a constant state of stress. Experts warn, our modern lifestyles mean that stress is al
37、most continuous, andcomes without the natural release that either fighting or fleeing might provide. _36_ Conditions vary from mood swings to anxiety, irritability, nervousness and tiredness. In extreme cases, it can even cause headaches, muscle cramps, and digestive problems . But there are a numbe
38、r of things we can do to manage the symptoms. _37_ Balancing blood sugar is essential in lowering stress. To maintain its level, you can try to have one small meal every two-to-three hours that contains protein, for example, breakfast, lunch and dinner plus a mid-morning and mid-afternoon snack. In
39、this case, your blood sugar will be steady. _38_Laugh as you like _39_ Many studies show that laughter boosts our energy, decreases stress hormones, improves immunity and lessens pains. Try to find humour in life and engage in activities that make you laugh. Dont feel guilty about doing what you lov
40、e. It will work its magic in your body.Schedule your work out timingIt could be the time, rather than the way that determines how effective your workouts would be. _40_ Do energy-forming exercises like running or aerobics(有氧运动) in the morning, and milder activities in the evening.Try a walk at the e
41、nd of the day to calm your mind and stretch your muscles.A. Adapt your exercise routine to the biological clock.B. Eat little and often.C. These things are activated by laughing.D. So will your mood swings.E. Living with it can lead to a whole range of health problems.F. Laughter is the best medicin
42、e. G. The aim of exercise is to boost your energy.第三部分 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）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A, B, C, 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。There is a kind of guys youd rather hate and Kevin is among themHe is always in a good mood and always has something _41_ to sayWhen aske
43、d how he was doing, he would reply, “If I were any better, Id be twins!” He was a natural _42_One day I asked him how he did it. Kevin replied, “Each morning I say to myself, Kevin, you have two choices todayYou can choose to be in a good mood or in a bad mood. I choose to be in a good moodEach time
44、 something bad _43_, I can choose to be a (an) _44_ or to learn from itI choose to learn from it.”“It isnt that _45_.” I protested“Yes it is,” Kevin said. “Life is all about_46_. You choose how you _47_ to situationsYou choose to be in a good mood or a bad moodThe _48_ line is: Youre your choice how
45、 you live life.”Several years later, Kevin was _49_ in a serious accident, _50_off 60 feet from a communication tower. I saw him when he was _51_ from the hospital with rods placed in his backI asked him what had _52_ his mind as the accident took place. “It was the _53_ of my soon-to-born daughter,
46、” Kevin replied. “Then, I remembered I had two choices: I could choose to live or I could choose to dieI chose to live.”“Werent you scared?”“The doctors and nurses were greatThey kept telling me I was going to be _54_But when they _55_ me into the operation room and I saw the expressions on the face
47、s of the doctors and nurses, I got _56_ scaredIn their eyes, l read Hes a_57_ man. I knew I needed to take actionWhen one nurse asked me shouting if I was _58_ to anything and waited for my reply, I took a deep breath and yelled, Gravity.Over their laughter, I told them, Im choosing to live. Operate
48、 on me as if I am alive, not dead.”Kevin lived. I learned from him that every day we have a choice to live _59_. Attitude is _60_ 41A. negative B. amusing C. positiveD. serious42A. professor B. creator C. operator D. motivator43A. happens B. disappears C. enters D. shows44A. winner B. victim C. teac
49、her D. adult45A. hard B. enormous C. terrible D. easy46A. choices B. happiness C. hardship D. goodness47A. adapt B. react C. lead D. turn48A. bottom B. straight C. waiting D. limited 49A. exposed B. expected C. evolved D. involved50A. taking B. falling C. jumpingD. giving51A. carried B. arrested C.
50、released D. protected52A. come with B. gone through C. put forward D. pushed into53A. health B. safety C. education D. growth54A. fine B. wealthy C. hurt D. lost 55A. supported B. refused C. persuaded D. wheeled56A. rarely B. hardly C. really D. similarly57A. handsome B. dead C. strong D. energetic5
51、8A. allergic B. addicted C. devoted D. hopeful59A. simply B. accidentally C. carefully D. fully60A. somethingB. anything C. everything D. nothing 第II卷第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分 45 分）第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填人适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。A pupils diary describing how his mother _61_was addicted to
52、her cell phone ignored his efforts to express his gratitude for her on International Womens Day has become a hit.The third-grade primary school boy wrote the diary on March 8, a day when China holds various _62_ (activity) to promote respect and love of women. In the diary, he wrote that he first to
53、ld a story to his mother, but she seemed uninterested and stared into her cell phone_63_ (devote). Sad but not discouraged, he then recited some blessings, yet his mother remained occupied with her handset. _64_ (see) that, he chose to massage(按摩) her back. My mother was still looking at her cell ph
54、one, _65_ a sign of a smile on her face, and I felt even_66_ (sad), he wrote in the diary Heart- broken Womens Day. His mother felt ashamed after reading the diary and_67_ (make) up her mind to spend more quality time with her son._68_ interview with students found nearly 70 percent say _69_ (they)
55、parents are often absorbed in the phones. Parents are urged to pay close attention to family education because it _70_ (be) they who are the first teachers to influence children.第四部分 写作（共两节 满分35）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、删除或修改。增
56、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。 Our school lies on the foot of a mountain with a small river passes by in front. It used to look like a beautiful garden. In the garden there are ever-green trees and all kinds of fl
57、owers in the school yard all years round. But great changes have been taken place after a chemical factory was built near our school a year ago. It produces various poisonous gases and pours a lot of waste water into a river. This has terrible polluted the surroundings of our school. I think that th
58、e local government must takes steps to protect our surroundings and prevent from being polluted.第二节 书面表达（满分25分）假如你是李华，你的外国朋友John想通过阅读提高汉语水平,了解中国文化，希望你为他推荐一本中文书籍。请你用英语给他回一封信，内容包括以下要点：1. 推荐阅读西游记Journey To The West;2. 推荐的理由；3. 鼓励他坚持阅读,学好中文。注意：1. 词数100左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； 3. 开头和结尾已为你写好,不计入总词数；参考词汇：Bu
59、ddhist monk （唐僧） Buddhist scriptures（佛经） disciple (弟子)Dear John,I am so glad to hear from you._Best wishes Yours，Li Hua惠州市2016届高三模拟考试英语参考答案阅读理解：2125 BCADC 2630 CDABA 3135 DBBAD 3640 EBDFA完形填空：4145 CDABD 4650 ABADB 5155 CBDAD 5660 CBADC语法填空：61. who/that 62. activities 63. devotedly 64. Seeing 65. wit
60、hout66. sadder 67. made 68. An 69. their 70. is短文改错：书面表达：Dear John,I am so glad to hear from you. Learning that you are working on Chinese, I strongly recommend you the novel Journey to the West. The novel is one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature. The tale is about a Buddhist
61、monk and his three disciples, animals with human characteristic, traveling west to India in search of Buddhist scriptures. In my opinion, the study of this novel opens the way to Chinese values and history, from which you will get better understanding of Chinese culture. Besides, the novel offers a
62、mixture of adventure and comedy, so while enjoying reading, you will surprisingly find you can speak and write in Chinese more fluently.To advance your Chinese proficiency, enjoying the charm of Chinese language, I hope you keep reading. Your Chinese will achieve great progress.Best wishes to you. Y
63、oursLi Hua附：惠州市2016届高三模拟考试英语书面表达评分标准16届高三惠州三调英语书面表达评分标准第五档(很好)；(21-25分)1. 完全完成了试题规定的任务。2. 覆盖所有内容要点。3. 应用了较多的语法结构和词汇。4. 语法结构或词汇方面有些许错误，但为尽力使用较复杂结构或较高级词汇所致；具备较强的语言运用能力。5. 有效地使用了语句间的连接成分，使全文结构紧凑。6. 完全达到了预期的写作目的。第四档(好)： (16-20分)1. 完全完成了试题规定的任务。2. 虽漏掉1、2个次重点，但覆盖所有主要内容。3. 应用的语法结构和词汇能满足任务的要求。4. 语法结构或词汇方面应用
64、基本准确，些许错误主要是因尝试较复杂语法结构或词汇所致。5. 应用简单的语句间的连接成分，使全文结构紧凑。6. 达到了预期的写作目的。第三档(适当)：(11-15分)1. 基本完成了试题规定的任务。 2. 虽漏掉一些内容，但覆盖所有主要内容。3. 应用的语法结构和词汇能满足任务的要求。4. 有一些语法结构或词汇方面的错误，但不影响理解。 5. 应用简单的语句间的连接成分，使全文内容连贯。6. 整体而言，基本达到了预期的写作目的。第二档(较差)：(6-10分)1. 未恰当完成试题规定的任务。2. 漏掉或未描述清楚一些主要内容，写了一些无关内容。3. 语法结构单调、词汇项目有限。4. 有一些语法结构或词汇方面的错误，影响了对写作内容的理解。5. 较少使用语句间的连接成分，内容缺少连贯性。6. 信息未能清楚地传达给读者。第一档(差)： (1-5分)1. 未完成试题规定的任务。2. 明显遗漏主要内容，写了一些无关内容，原因可能是未理解试题要求。3. 语法结构单调、词汇项目有限。4. 较多语法结构或词汇方面的错误，影响对写作内容的理解。5. 缺乏语句间的连接成分，内容不连贯。6. 信息未能传达给读者。不得分： （0分）未能传达给读者任何信息：内容太少，无法评判；写的内容均与所要求内容无关或所写内容无法看清。
