1、绝密启用前 试卷类型：A2014年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试 (广东卷)茂名市第二次模拟考试英 语本试卷共10页,三大题,满分135分。考试用时120分钟。注意事项：1. 答卷前，考生务必用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名和考生号、试室号、座位号填写在答题卡上。用2B铅笔将试卷类型(B)填涂在答题卡相应位置上。将条形码横贴在答题卡右上角“条形码粘贴处”。 2. 选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案，答案不能答在试卷上。 3. 非选择题必须用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上；如
2、需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。不按以上要求作答的答案无效。 4. 考生必须保持答题卡的整洁。考试结束后，将试卷和答题卡一并交回。 语言知识及应用 (共两节，满分45分)第一节 完形填空 (共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从115各题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Sometimes it can be difficult to homeschool（进行家庭教育） on your own. Thats why its 1 to connect or have a support group
3、that will help you succeed in homeschooling. The first step is to find a(n) 2 that has similar goals and ideas as you. Maybe they homeschool in the same way, use the same curriculum or have the same ages of students.Its important to make sure that you decide what youre looking for out of a support g
4、roup and then you can go and 3 for it using the Internet or local organization. Do you want your group to just support homeschool families and parents or do you 4 want to hold classes? Are you organizing around a 5 event like field trips, a topic, or classes themselves? If your homeschool support gr
5、oup is just for parents, consider advertising 6 . Getting together a group of homeschooling parents can really help you to 7 ideas that will help improve your homeschool program and can help you succeed in the long run. If youre going to include 8 in your support group, make sure to organize them by
6、 9 level so theyre with other students of the same age.If you want to include classes as a part of your homeschool group, you need to decide what type of 10 youll offer, enrichment, art, athletic, or even core curriculum. Identify a teacher early on and a leader. You dont want to be the 11 leader in
7、 your homeschool group. You want to find people that you can trust to 12 alongside you.Communication is the key. You want to set up an email group, a phone chain and maybe even website to keep everyone 13 . Whether you find a local group to join or 14 one of your own, having a support group can real
8、ly help you 15 in homeschooling.1.A.accessibleB. importantC. evidentD. natural2. A. groupB. companionC. leagueD. organization3. A. payB. applyC. struggleD. search4. A.deliberatelyB. particularlyC. actuallyD. consequently5. A.vitalB. currentC. specificD. random6. A. locallyB. cautiouslyC. temporarily
9、D. nationally7. A.approveB.exchangeC. interpretD. adopt8. A.parentsB.teachersC. managersD. students9. A. grade B. managementC. stress D. security10. A.teachersB. classesC. leadersD. groups11. A. topB. former C. only D. same 12. A.followB. dictateC. obeyD. lead13. A. informed B. accustomed C. content
10、ed D. alarmed14. A. purchaseB.supportC. subscribeD. start15. A. succeedB. reflectC. participateD. accumulate第二节 语法填空 (共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分)阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡标号为1625的相应位置上。The localelementary school had just let out and I found myself behind a school busa
11、s I was driving home. The bus 16 (stop) by a house sitting on top of ahill. A little girl no more than seven years old jumped down the bus steps andstarted running up the driveway toward the house.I looked up the hill to see 17 she was going and saw her Dad waiting forher. As she got closer and clos
12、er her Dad smiled and knelt down to greether. The second she got to him he folded her in 18 powerful arms andgave her a huge hug.My eyes watered a bit as I watched this scene and remembered all the times 19 my own children had ran into my arms with 20 (smile) faces.Every single hug from 21 was a fou
13、ntain of youth and a treasure of joy.My lovely trip down memory lane was interrupted when I heard the car 22 me sound its horn（喇叭）. I saw 23 school bus quickly pulling away. I started tofollow it again with a 24 (light) spiritthan I had before. I took that beautiful moment and stored it 25 (safe) in
14、 mysoul where I knew it would remain forever. 阅读 (共两节，满分50分)第一节 阅读理解 (共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AMy grandfather died more than twenty-five years ago. I was fifteen. He was kind, strong, fair, and very funny. When I was a young musician, he was my biggest fan. I pla
15、yed my violin for him when he visited, and he loved everything, but each time he had one request. “Could you play Amazing Grace?” he asked, full of hope and with a twinkle in his eye, because he knew my answer was always, “I dont know that one!” We went through this routine at every major holiday, a
16、nd I always figured Id have time to learn it for him later.About the time I entered high school and started guitar, Grandpa got cancer. The last time I saw him alive was Thanksgiving weekend in 1985. My mom warned us that Grandpa didnt look the same anymore and that we should prepare ourselves. For
17、a moment I didnt recognize him. He looked so small among all the white sheets. We had all gathered in Ohio for the holiday, and Im sure we all knew we were there to say good-bye. I can see now that Grandpa held on long enough to see us each one more time. I remember how we ate in the dining room and
18、 laughed and talked while Grandpa rested in his hospital bed. I wonder if it was sad for him to be alone with our voices and laughter. Knowing Grandpa, he was probably content.The next morning I found my moment alone with him. I pulled out my guitar, tuned to his appreciative gaze, and finally playe
19、d for him “Amazing Grace.” I had worked on it for weeks, knowing it never mattered whether I actually played it well and choosing not to believe as I played that it was my last concert for my biggest fan. The cancer had stolen his smile, but I saw joy in his eyes. He held my hand afterward, and I kn
20、ew I had done something important. I argued with people all through college about my music major. I was told by strangers that music wouldnt make me any money and it wasnt useful like being a doctor. But I know firsthand that with music I was able to give my grandpa something at a point when no one
21、else could. 26.At first the author didnt play Amazing Grace for Grandpa because _.A she hadnt learned it yetB. she found it difficult to playC. she disliked playing it.D. her grandfather was just joking.27. From the last sentence in Paragraph 2 we can infer that _.A. Grandpa treasured love from fami
22、lyB. Grandpa was used to living aloneC. Grandpa was too weak to feel anythingD. Grandpa was optimistic about his health28. When the author finally played “Amazing Grace” for Grandpa, _.A. she made him smile joyfullyB. she knew she must play it well C. she brought him love and comfortD. she believed
23、she could play it many times for him.29. What is the authors attitude toward her music major?A. Disapproving B. Regretful C. Doubtful D. Positive30. Which of the following was true according to the passage?A. The author was 15 when she wrote the article.B. The author has a great affection for her gr
24、andfather.C. The author prefers to be a doctor rather than a musician.D. The author is confident that music will make her much money.BIts almost impossible to go through life without experiencing some kind of failure. If you have a fear of failure, you might be uncomfortable setting goals. But goals
25、 help us decide where we want to go in life. Without goals, we have no sure destination.Many experts recommend visualization(形象化) as a powerful tool for goal setting. Imagining how life will be after youve reached your goal is a great motivator to keep you moving forward. However, visualization migh
26、t produce the opposite results in people who have a fear of failure. In his article, researcher Thomas Langens showed that people who have a fear of failure were often left in a strong negative mood（消极情绪） after being asked to visualize goals and goal attainment.So, what can you do instead?Start by s
27、etting a few small goals. These should be goals that are slightly, but not overwhelmingly, challenging. Think of these goals as early wins that are designed to help improve your confidence. For example, if youve been too afraid to talk to the new department head (who has the power to give you the pr
28、omotion you want), then make this your first goal: Plan to stop by her office during the next week to introduce yourself. Or, imagine that youve dreamed of returning to school to get your MBA(工商管理硕士), but youre convinced that youre not smart enough to be accepted into business school. Set a goal to
29、talk with a school counselor or admissions officer to see whats required for admission.Try to make your goals tiny steps on the route to much bigger goals. Dont focus on the end picture: getting the promotion, or graduating with an MBA. Just focus on the next step: introducing yourself to the depart
30、ment head, and talking to an admissions officer. Thats it.Taking one small step at a time will help build your confidence, keep you moving forward, and prevent you from getting overwhelmed with visions of your final goal. 31. Paragraph 1 mainly talks about _.A. the fear of failureB. the difficulty i
31、n setting goals C. the reasons for failureD. the importance of setting goals32. The opinion of Thomas Langens is used to _.A. tell the results of setting goalsB. prove the limitations of visualizationC.draw the readers attention to the topicD. stress the importance of visualization33. The fourth par
32、agraph is developed mainly by _.A. analyzing causes B. making comparisons C. following the order of space D. giving examples34. When setting goals, you should _.A. concentrate on your final goals B. talk with your department headC. begin with some small goals D. have confidence in your success35. Wh
33、at is the main theme of the passage?A. Skills to set your goals.B. Ways to overcome your fear of failure. C. Having a goal is vital to success.D. Visualization is a powerful tool for goal setting.CMy friend Kathy and I were going to Colorado Springs for holiday. The only problem was, I didnt have an
34、y luggage to pack my belongings in.My friend Debbie offered to lend mea suitcase that belonged to her father, who had passed away long ago. “I dont know if youll want to use it,” she said so gently, “its veryold, worn out, and such an ugly yellow color.” I was so touched by her offer to lend somethi
35、ng that belonged to herfather, but I was also concerned about the possibility of it being damagedor lost. She insisted that I take it. So with the suitcase safely in hand, Iboarded the train with Kathy.We spent two days and one night on the train, sleeping in ourseats. As we slept, we were awakened
36、at times, by the noises of the train pullingin and out of the stations.The next morning we eagerly awaited the announcement: Next stop, ColoradoSprings. But suddenly, there came another announcement over the loud speaker. “During one of the overnight stops, many pieces of luggage were mistakenlyremo
37、ved from the train and left at the wrong location.”Kathy and I just looked at each other, as I felt the disappointment swell.Could my worst fear be coming true, was Debbies suitcase lost?Just then two train conductors passed our seats. One of them jokingly said to the other, “Did you ever see such a
38、nold, ugly, brighter yellow, piece of luggage in all of your life?”Before the other conductor could answer, Iscreamed, “YES, MY SUITCASE MADE IT!” The two conductors stopped in their tracks! and, very red in the face,couldnt seem to apologize enough for having insulted my suitcase. When I returned i
39、t, I couldntwait to get the suitcase back into Debbies safe hands. She asked,“Did everything go well on the trip?” Somehow, I just couldnt resist telling her what had happened. She laughed heartily. When I recall the golden suitcase, Imreminded, that like the suitcase, we can see ourselves as too ol
40、d,useless, worn out, and of little value. Or, we can take a closer look and realize that we are one of Gods mostvalued creations - unique, and holding inside our most valuablepossessions - that of love, faith, hope, and wisdom.36. After borrowing the suitcase, the author was worried about _.A. its a
41、ppearanceB. its sizeC.its colorD.its safety37. Hearing the announcements, the author_.A. was happy to reach the destinationB. felt angry at the service on the trainC. feared that the suit case might be lostD. asked the conductors to look for the suitcase38. How did the two conductors feel when the a
42、uthor claimed her suitcase?A. Puzzled. B. Embarrassed. C. Astonished. D. Amused.39. From the last paragraph we can learn that _.A. a friend in need is a friend indeedB. God helps those who help themselvesC. inner beauty is more important than appearanceD. a journey of a thousand miles begins with a
43、single step40. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?A. The Golden Suitcase.B. An Unforgettable Trip.C. A Warm-hearted Friend.D. Two Impolite Conductors. DA deal has been signed to turn by-products from a Scottish distillery（酿酒厂） into fuel for cars. In what is declared to be a wor
44、ld first, the Tullibardine distillery in Perthshire has linked up with a spin-out company from Napier University in Edinburgh. They plan to use bacteria to feed on the leftovers from the whisky（威士忌酒） making process. This will produce butanol which can be used to fuel vehicles.More than 90% of the st
45、uff that comes out of a whisky distillery is not whisky. It is leftovers like draff and pot ales（酒糟） - both produced in the early stages of the process. They are high in sugar and are currently used for things like fertiliser and cattle feed. Napier Universitys Biofuel Research Centre (BfRC) has alr
46、eady shown that the right bacteria can feed on those by-products to produce butanol - a direct replacement for vehicle fuel. Now the spin-out company, Celtic Renewables, and independent whisky producer Tullibardine have signed an agreement. Together they will apply the process to thousands of tonnes
47、 of the distillerys leftovers. Professor Martin Tangney, founder of Celtic Renewables, said: Our partnership with Tullibardine is an important step in the development of a business which combines two important Scottish industries - whisky and renewables. This project shows that creative use of exist
48、ing technologies can utilise resources on our doorstep to benefit both the environment and the economy.Douglas Ross, managing director of Tullibardine, which spends 250,000 disposing of its by-products every year, said: We are delighted to be partnering Celtic Renewables in this creative business, t
49、he obvious benefits of which are environmental. It takes a cost to us and turns it into something that has social as well as commercial value.The project is being supported by a grant（拨款） from the Scottish governments Zero Waste Scotland initiative. Celtic Renewables said it eventually aimed to buil
50、d a processing plant in Scotland, with the hope of building an industry that could be worth 60m a year. 41. According to the passage, _ will be used to take the place of petrol.A. whisky B. whisky leftovers C. butanol D. draff and pot ales42. How do people deal with whisky leftovers at present?A. Th
51、ey throw them away.B. They use them to feed people.C. They use them to feed bacteria.D. They use them for crops or cattle.43. What does the underlined word “utilise” in the fourth paragraph probably mean?A. Make use of. B. Get rid of. C. Use up. D. Find out.44. It can be inferred from the passage th
52、at_.A. the government either supports or opposes the projectB. the technology has not been widely used yetC. the project will benefit both the environment and the economyD. the project has brought great profit to the company45. Which of the following categories does this passage belong to?a. Health.
53、 b. Science. c. Food. d. Nature. e. Environment. f. Business.A. b, c, e B. b, e, f C. a, b, f D. a, b, c第二节 信息匹配 (共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息, 请在答题卡上将对应题号的相应选项字母涂黑。首先请阅读下列图片及文字说明：A. A football tackle - Heres a collection of art for the digital age as these fascinating illusions of landma
54、rks, places and even a banana are made using just a pair of hands. B. A wooden horse sculpture on the Washington coastline. C. Artist Danny Quirks second-used medium of watercolours shows a man pulling open the skin across his chest cavity（胸腔）, by Danny Quirk, Massachusetts, America. D. Paul Baliker
55、 with his sculpture he made entirely from wood, containing mankind with the world of his hands and various wildlife. E. Ever feel like youve forgotten something? No, its not a mind trick - these are amazing sculptures done by a French artist. The sculptures are the work of Bruno Catalano and might l
56、ook like theyre missing vital organs, but the invisible bodies represent a world citizen according to their creator. F. Classic portraits get a modern day look. A host of classic portraits have been given a modern day look thanks to a unique art project.以下是一些图片的相关介绍，请把图片与相关介绍匹配起来。46. Rift wood is ca
57、refully crafted and transformed into this thought provoking masterpiece. Full of wildlife such as deer, giraffes, monkeys and even rhinos, this sculpture bursts with nature that surrounds mankind. The amazing sculpture was created by American sculpture Paul Baliker, 59, after sculpting became his ad
58、diction. 47.The strange pictures were created using hand models and body paint to create visions of a castle, church, and two footballers flying into a tackle. Each picture sees the hands and fingers carefully crossed, bent, or partially hidden to the millimetre to cleverly angle the palms and finge
59、rs into the lifelike pictures. The intricate detail was then painted on the shapes and blended in to create the illusions, including one creation that sees a hand arch down to become a banana skin. 48. Inspired from the recent creation of his girlfriends terrible Halloween costume, a 25-year-old art
60、ist from Massachusetts has set out to show audiences whats really under his skin with his elaborate anatomical body illustrations. Painting life-like muscles and ligaments（韧带） across human skin, the artist s recreation of the human body opened up, shows that beauty is more than skin deep. 49.You wou
61、ldnt believe it but these huge sculptures are in fact created entirely from driftwood. Using tree branches, sticks and roots found on the Washington coastline, artist Jeffro Uitto can fashion anything from huge wooden animals to complex home furniture. Each sculpture can take years to create and fin
62、ding the right piece for each project can take months at a time50. A team of digital artists spent three months working with TV historian Dr Lipscomb to update classic portraits for a string of historical figures. Dr Lipscomb used insights from her research into their lives to help the artists imagi
63、ne what the famous figures from the past might look like were they alive today. Henry VIII, Queen Elizabeth I and William Shakespeare are all among the historical figures whose spending habits and clothes are shown in the series as if they were modern people. 写作(共两节，满分40分)第一节 基础写作 (共1小题，满分15分)最近你听了一
64、场健康讲座，请用英语写一篇短文介绍讲座情况。内容如下：写作内容时间：上月演讲者：健康专家张教授主题：久坐伤身现状：随着电视电脑的发展，人们坐着的时间超过历史上任何时期久坐的危害：颈痛，背痛，肥胖，心脏病，死亡久坐人群：学生，办公室工作者专家建议：（1）养成好习惯：步行或骑自行车上学上班，不乘车开车；走楼梯，不坐电梯；打电话时站立。 （2）特别提示：学生下课期间要起身活动 写作要求只能用5个句子表达全部内容。评分标准句子结构准确，信息内容完整，篇章连贯。第二节 读写任务 （共1小题，满分25分） 阅读下面短文，然后按要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文。 It was a sunny spring
65、day, but that was lost on me. In my mind a thousand concerns and worries were racing around and around. It seemed as if they were going to ruin my life. I had even foolishly taken the day off work so I could spend more time on my worrying. I couldnt think. I couldnt relax. I couldnt even sit still.H
66、oping to clear my head, I drove to a local lake that had a quiet patharound it. As I walked along my brain continued to race. Halfway around I stopped at a small bench and sat down. My legs werent tired, but my brain was exhausted. After sitting a few minutes I just let go and stopped thinking. I li
67、stened to the gentle music of the birds singing their love songs in the trees. I watched as the sun shone and danced off the clear waves of the lake. I noticed the first wild flowers of spring growing towards thelight. I breathed in the fresh, clean air. I felt at peace for the firsttime all day. I
68、stayed happily there on that bench for a longtime. And when I finally left I took the peace with me. 写作内容1.以约30个词概括上文的主要内容。2.以约120个词就“何以解忧”的话题谈谈你的想法，内容包括：（1）作为中学生，你产生忧虑的原因及其影响；（2）你是如何调整情绪，摆脱忧虑的；（3）保持好心情的重要性。写作要求1.作文中可以使用亲身经历或虚构的故事，也可以参照阅读材料的内容，但不得直接引用原文中的句子。2.作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称。评分标准概括准确，语言规范，内容合适，语篇连贯
69、。2014高考茂名二模英语参考答案 语言知识及应用 (共两节，满分45分)第一节 完形填空 (共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)15. BADCC 610. ABDAB 1115.CDADA 第二节 语法填空 (共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分)16.stopped 17.where 18.his 19.when 20.smiling21.them 22.behind 23.the 24.lighter 25.safely 阅读 (共两节，满分50分)第一节 阅读理解 (共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分)2630.AACDB 3135. DBDCA 3640. DCBCA 4145
70、CDABB第二节 信息匹配 (共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)4650 DACBF 写作(共两节，满分40分)第一节 基础写作 (共1小题，满分15分)Last month I attended a lecture delivered by Professor Zhang, a health expert, with the theme of “sitting for too long is bad for peoples health”. From the lecture I learned that with the development of TV and computer, peo
71、ple today sit down more than ever before in history, which has a bad effect on their health. Not only can this habit make your neck or back ache, but it may also make your fat, increase the risk of heart disease and even death. To prevent these problems from happening, Professor Zhang pointed out th
72、at those who sit too much, such as students and office workers, should form some good habits in life, such as going to school or work on foot or by bike rather than by car, taking the stairs instead of the elevator and standing while talking on the phone. He particularly reminded us that we students
73、 should stand up to do some activities during break time at school.第二节 读写任务 （共1小题，满分25分）So worried was the author that he found it difficult to rid himself of concerns and worries. However, while sitting by a lake and enjoying the peace of nature, he felt at peace with himself. (With the mind full o
74、f concerns and worries, the author drove to a lake. Sitting on a bench and enjoying the peace of nature, he/she rid all the worries of himself/herself and felt at peace.)The experience of the author reminds me of my years in high school, which is a very worrying time for us students. Crammed schedul
75、es, endless examinations and expectation from parents and teachers are the main causes of my concerns and worries. Sometimes, I am too worried to focus on my studies. Worse still, my health also suffers a great deal.Since too much worry has a bad effect on our studies and lives, effective means shou
76、ld be taken to deal with it. As for me, I usually share my feelings with people around me, like my parents, teachers or friends. Besides, I often free myself from worries by listening to music or doing physical activities. If I still cannot rid myself of worries, Ill have a good cry and then try to concentrate on my studies.When we are free of worries, we can become healthier, study more efficiently and get along better with other people. In a word, only when we have a good mood can we grow up happily and healthily.
