1、2021届高三年级模拟考试英语考生注意:1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号填写在试卷和答题卡上，并将考生号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有2分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个
2、选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读遍。例:How much is the shirt?A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.答案是C。1. What time will the speakers meet on Friday evening?A. At 6:00. B. At 6:30. C. At 8:00.2. What does the woman think of the maths course?A Easy. B. Difficult. C. Interesting.3. Whats the matte
3、r with the woman?A. Shes got a cough. B. Shes got a cold. C. Shes feeling tired.4. Which do the people in the woman s country like most?A. Chicken. B. Pork. C. Beef.5. What does the woman probably want to do?A. Get a TEFL certificate. B. Interview the man. C. Find a job.第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面
4、5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. What does the man want to learn in Paris?A. French. B. Cooking. C. Fashion design.7. What is the woman interested in?A. Chemistry. B. Sports. C. History.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. Why did
5、the man speaker get angry with David?A. Davids not returning his money.B. David s refusing to lend him money.C. David s being late for a meeting.9. What does the woman advise the man speaker to do?A. Be close friends with David.B. Have a good talk with David.C Buy David a gift.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. W
6、hich of the following will the woman add to the list?A. The potato. B. The carrot. C. The onion.11. What isnt on the womans list?A. Cheese. B. Tea. C. Coffee.12. How will the speakers go shopping?A. By subway. B. By bus. C. By car.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What is Mr. Hansen doing now?A Signing a contrac
7、t with Mr. William.B. Having a meeting.C. Going to the Sales Department.14. What does the man speaker want the woman to do?A. Write down his phone number.B. Tell Mr. Hansen to call back.C. Meet Mr. William at once.15. Who is the woman probably?A. Mr. Smith s colleague. B. The sales manager. C. A sec
8、retary.16. When does this conversation probably take place?A. In the morning. B. At noon. C. In the afternoon.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. Where is the student from?A. France. B. Germany. C. Japan.18. How did the student feel when he was refused?A. Stressed. B. Surprised. C. Disappointed.19. How many times
9、 was the student caught without a subway ticket?A. Twice. B. Three times. C. Four times.20. What is the speaker mainly talking about?A. Honesty. B. A subway ticket. C. The cost of high school.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)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。ADallas-Fort Worth is
10、 packed with sporting events, holiday happenings, and autumnal festivals during the month of November. The AAA Texas 500: This NASCAR Cup Series held at the Texas Motor Speedway has been won by famous people. It typically takes place in November, but in 2021 , it will be held on October 26. Tickets
11、range in price from $49 to $400. Dallas Botanical Gardens Holiday: A “12 Days of Christmas”inspired light display, this two-month show is composed of “25-foot-tall beautifully decorated Victorian-style gazebos (凉亭）”， the organizers say, and more than a million lights are hung around the gardens , on
12、 historic homes , and so forth. Holiday at the Arboretum will take place from November 7 to December 31, 2021. Sundance Square Parade of Lights: Held each year in downtown Fort Worth, the Sundance Square Parade of Lights features more than 100 lights,marching bands, antique cars, an appearance by Sa
13、nta Claus, and performers. Street seats are available for a fee but there are also plenty of free viewing areas along the route. The parade begins at 7 p. m. on November 22, 2021 , at the crossroad of Weatherford Street and Houston Street. YMCA Turkey Trot:More than 25,000 people participate in this
14、 Thanksgiving Day 5K run/walk. Guests are asked to dress like a turkey and begin the charity race from Dallas City Hall at 9 a. m. In 2021,the race will take place from November 20 to 29.1. How will the AAA Texas 500 be different in 2021?A. It will attract well-known racers.B. It will last a longer
15、period of time.C. Its prices will be greatly increased.D. Its date will be advanced.2. What can you see at the Arboretum from Nov. 7 to Dec. 31?A. Historic pictures.B. Antique cars.C. Victorian-style buildings.D. Santa Claus.3. Which event has requirements for the participants clothes?A. The AAA Tex
16、as 500.B. YMCA Turkey Trot.C. Dallas Botanical Gardens Holiday.D. Sundance Square Parade of Lights.BToday, we study literature from a young agelearning about our histories, faraway worlds and influential people. Whether we notice or not, these storiesboth fiction and non-fictionguide us throughout o
17、ur lives. They allow us to see the world through anothers eyes, open up our world and teach us about every subject known to man. Despite their importance, many people throw out their old bookslaying waste the wisdom that lies on each page. In an effort to save this knowledge and share it with those
18、less fortunate, a garbage man in, Bogota, Colombia has been saving thrown-away books for 20 years and sharing them with those in need. “I hated to see all the books in the dustbins of wealthier neighborhoods. So I started to rescue them, said Gutierrez. The first book he found was a copy of the clas
19、sic novel Anna Karenina. The Tolstoy book was later joined by The Little Prince, Sophies World, The Iliad and a number of novels. Today, he has collected around 25,000 books. His growing collection didnt go unnoticed. Gutierrezs neighbors were soon borrowing the books to help with their childrens ho
20、mework. “There was a lack of them in our neighborhood, so we started to help,”said Gutierrez. The ground floor of Gutierrezs home is now filled with books, from floor to ceiling. Over spilling with books, he opened it up as a free library, with the help of his wife Luz Gutierrez and their three chil
21、dren. Word eventually spread around about Gutierrez and his books. Most of the books now come from donations. He now travels around the country, delivering free books to poor and remote districts. The library, named “The Strength of Words, has donated books to some 235 schools, institutions and comm
22、unity libraries across Colombia.4. How does the author introduce the topic of the text?A. By stating some facts.B. By contradicting a theory.C. By describing a scene.D. By referring to documents.5. What did the Tolstoy book mean to Gutierrez?A. A heavy financial burden.B. A companion in difficult ti
23、mes.C. The beginning of his charity campaign.D. One of his greatest achievements in life.6. Which saying does Gutierrezs story lead us to believe?A. A good book is a light to the soul.B. A bad beginning makes a bad ending.C. Actions speak louder than words.D. One mans garbage is another man s treasu
24、re.7. Whats the best title for the text?A. Tolstoy books recovered from dustbins.B. Literature now appeals to garbage collectors.C. Free libraries popular with neighborhood kids.D. Garbage man builds a library from rescued books.CThey re not the world s tallest or longest bridges, but a string of ri
25、ver crossings made from tree roots are engineering wonders that contain lessons for modem architects. The town of Cherrapunji in the Khasi Hills is credited with the world record for annual rainfall of over 75 feet! And in this rainy, wet climate, the rubber fig tree grows with abandon. The tree has
26、 a secondary root system that grows up above the ground floor and lets the tree easily grow on top of big stones and even out in the middle of streams. Long ago, the Khasis, a tribe in Meghalaya region, realized they could make use of these roots to their own advantage. By controlling and directing
27、the secondary roots, they have created strong living bridges with which to cross streams and rivers by themselves. To make a tree grow in a certain direction, the tribespeople use the trunks of a betel nut tree whose middle is got rid of, as a guidance system. The thin, tender roots of the rubber tr
28、ee are placed so they grow in the direction of the tree trunk rather than fanning out. Eventually, the roots reach the other side of the river and grow into the soil. This process can take well over a decade before the bridge is fully functional and then over time the bridge grows and strengthens. R
29、ocks are placed along the bridge s sides to improve the footpaths. Some of these bridges are over 100 feet long and can even support the weight of fifty or-more people at a time. These bridges are used daily by the people of the villages around Cherrapunji and a few are thought to be more than 500 y
30、ears old. There is even a double decker bridge , known as the “Umshiang Double-Decker Root Bridge, which features two bridges grown right on top of each other. It is thought to be the only bridge of its kind.8. What do we know about the bridges in Meghalaya?A. They resemble the fig tree roots.B. The
31、yre works of modern architects.C. They take a very short time to build.D. Theyre constructed by the villagers.9. How is a betel nut tree used in building the bridges?A. It plays the role of a guide.B. It bears the weight of the bridge.C. It protects the surface of the bridge.D. It delivers materials
32、 across the river.10. What does the third paragraph mainly describe?A. A complex system.B. A construction process.C. A scientific theory.D. A natural landscape.11. What makes the “Umshiang Double-Decker Root Bridge” unusual?A. Its history.B. Its material.C. Its shape.D. Its length.DTo look inside an
33、 ant nest is to meet with an alien civilization. The boiling mass of worker ants beneath an upturned stone is both strangely reminiscent of (联想到) human society and strikingly different. There is an organization that fascinates us and a long line of myrmecophiles (or ant lovers) leads back all the wa
34、y to King Solomon, who in fact advised people to “go to the ant, consider her ways and be wise”. This was exactly the inspiration behind Planet Ant, a TV program showcasing what we know about the kingdom of ants, and what ants can teach us about the human world.Like us, ants build structures, find f
35、ood, defend their societies and manage waste, and-also like us-they must be well organized. For example, the leaf-cutting ants of Planet Ant have special waste disposal areas for storing harmful waste and a team of “waste-disposal ants” dedicated to keeping the nest clean. But ants achieve this fami
36、liar final result in a very different way to humans. Human societies have centralized control. In other words, someone tells us what to do. Ants, on the other hand, have decentralized control and neither the queen nor any other ant directs work. Ant workers are the final self-starters, following spe
37、cific, but potentially flexible, rules in certain situations.Chemical trails underpin much of this self-organization. Foragers (觅食者) lay a mix of chemicals known as trail pheromone (信息素) behind them as they walk. Other ants follow the trail and if they find food they reinforce it, laying more pherom
38、one as they return to the nest. Stronger trails are more likely to be followed, so trails leading to food become progressively reinforced, while trails with no food at the end fade away.This combination of positive feedback and evaporation (蒸发) produces an effective foraging system that is very good
39、 at finding the quickest routes to food. This simple guiding principle, and others like it, have provided some useful solutions to the complex problems faced by engineers, computer scientists and businesses.12. Why does the author mention King Solomon in the first paragraph?A. To provide a backgroun
40、d.B. To show admiration for him.C. To stress the wisdom of ants.D. To explain an abstract theory.13. How do ants behave while performing tasks?A. They get orders from their partners.B. They choose to do only routine tasks.C. They strictly follow the queens orders.D. They follow their own senses and
41、certain rules.14. What does the underlined word “underpin” in paragraph 3 probably mean?A. Decide.B. Support.C. Develop.D. Calculate.15. What information can we get about trail pheromone from the text?A. It comes from the food resources.B. It appears before ants self-organization.C. It leads the fol
42、lowing ants to food.D. It helps ants find their way back home.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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。Our body manages and requires sleep in much the same way that it controls the need for eating, drinking, and breathing. Much research has been done on the effects o
43、f sleep. These studies have repeatedly shown that sleep plays a vital role in promoting physical health. _16_It helps maintain our bodys ideal weight, andreduce stress as well as the chance of mood disorders. This increases our length of life and emotional well-being. It also explains why after a go
44、od night s sleep, you feel better, your thoughts are clearer, and your emotions are less fragile. Without enough sleep, your judgment and ability to learn are weakened. Studies support that people who get the appropriate amount of sleep on-a-regular basis tend to live longer and have healthier lives
45、. _17_As a matter of fact, studies have shown that driving while sleep-deprived(不足的）is similar to drunk driving. If we just got proper rest, maybe there would be less conflict in the world and happier people. For some reason , in society, sleep is not high on the priority list, and it is not valued.
46、 Instead, it is looked on as a luxury and not a necessity. Why?_18_In fact,many judge harshly(严厉地）and make people feel guilty for their sleep requirement . People who say “you can sleep when you are dead” need to get on the clue bus. Your body you exactly what it needs. _19_Yet some people choose to
47、 take medicine to keep themselves to go through the day, unable to function naturally due to lack of proper rest. _20_Listen to your body, not other peoples opinion of what your body needs. If your body tells you that need to take a nap, then by all means take a nap.A. And nobody else can do that fo
48、r you.B. It is seen as a form of laziness or weakness.C. Scientists have gone to great lengths to fully understand sleeps benefit.D. This stresses the importance of having adequate sleep.E. We also know that exercise has a great impact upon sleep.F. Each person is different and requires varying amou
49、nts of sleep.G. It keeps our heart healthy and lowers our chances of developing disease.第三部分 语言知识运用(共两节，满分45 分)第一节(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A、B、C和D四个选项中，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。A pizza deliver driver in Rhode Island receive something more special than any tip this week. Ryan Catterson
50、was delivering pizza to the _21_ of Lindsey Sheely on Saturday night when Sheelys old son ran up to him and give him a big_22_ . Sheely, who_23_the moment on the doorbell camera, said, “I put it up on my Facebook page. In fact, I just did it because we thought it was_24_. What Sheely didnt know at t
51、he time was what that_25_would mean to Catterson. Cattersons 16-year-old daughter, who lived in California with his ex-wife,_26_passed away. She had_27_with mental problems. “After losing my daughter this past week, it just_28_me because it was like she was there, and it just meant a_29_to me,” he s
52、aid. His ex-wife,Danielle, said she was_30_that someone saw his pain and could be there for him. “Its so easy to_31_such people and their internal pain,” she said. “That even goes to our_32_. We didnt know her_33_. ”The video of his hug with the 2-year-old made its_34_to Catterson, and he reached ou
53、t to tell Sheely how much it_35_. “It is really_36_to accept that Im not going to be able to hug her again, Catterson said of his daughter. The hug may have lasted only a few seconds,_37_its a moment Catterson will_38_ always. That might have been my daughter just looking out for me_39_at the time,
54、he said. “This incident means something, and makes me_40_, Wow, maybe shes there. ”21. A. homeB. officeC. gardenD. community22. A. hugB. tipC. smileD. surprise23. A. fixedB. caughtC. checkedD. adjusted24. A. crazyB. funnyC. seriousD. common25. A. commentB. chanceC. momentD. signal26. A. recentlyB. g
55、raduallyC. peacefullyD. eventually27. A. connectedB. treatedC. settledD. struggled28. A. remindedB. touchedC. confusedD. matched29. A. tonB. pizzaC. lossD. dollar30. A. anxiousB. concernedC. ashamedD. grateful31. A. cureB. ignoreC. helpD. describe32. A. friendB. familyC. motherD. daughter33. A. joyB
56、. painC. diseaseD. strength34. A. wayB. caseC. saleD. trip35. A. costB. neededC. meantD. charged36. A. luckyB. interestingC. toughD. necessary37. A. forB. sinceC. butD. though38. A. pick upB. set asideC. take alongD. hold onto39. A. bravelyB. blindlyC. casuallyD. eagerly40. A. regretB. cheerC. think
57、D. attempt第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式，并将答案填写在答题卡上。The 1918 Spanish flu was the most deadly outbreak in history. It _41_ (cause) by an H1N1 virus found in genes of birds origin. Although there is no universal agreement regarding where the virus _42_ (actual) originated, it
58、 spread worldwide during 1918-1919. In the United States, it was first identified in the army in _43_ spring of 1918. It was estimated that about 500 million people _44_ one-third of the worlds population of that time became infected with this virus. The number of _45_ (death)was estimated to be at
59、least 50 million worldwide with about 675,000 occurring in the United States. The death rate was high in people younger than 5 years old, 20-40 years old, and 65 years and _46_ (old). The high death rate in _47_ (heath) people, including those in the 20-to 40-year-old age group, was a unique feature
60、 of this disease. While the 1918 H1N1 virus has been produced and evaluated by modern science, the features that have made it so deadly are got well understood. With no vaccine to protect against influenza infection and no medicine _48_ (treat) secondary bacteria infections, control efforts worldwid
61、e were limited to non-medical methods, _49_ separation, quarantine(检疫),good personal hygiene, and ban on public gatherings,_50_ were applied in heavily infected areas.第四部分 写作(共两节，满分35分)第一节 短文改错(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)51. 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
62、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。The other day, I went home so lately that my mother couldnt afford to wait me any longer. So she began to have a lunch by herself. When I opened the door, my mother seemed to feel a little emb
63、arrassing. She hurried to heat the dishes what had already turned a little cold on the table. I stopped her and saying with a smile, “It was not necessary, Mom. I can eat them.” I clearly remembered that my mother had taught me not to cause any trouble to other at any time. In fact, I just didnt wan
64、t to trouble him any more as she was already too tired from doing the houseworks.第二节 书面表达(满分25分)52. 假定你是李华，你校活动中心举行了一场新年音乐会。请给你校英语角写一篇短文，内容包括：1. 参演人员；2. 音乐会介绍；3. 活动的意义。注意：1. 词数100左右，2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。2021届高三年级模拟考试英语 答案版考生注意:1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号填写在试卷和答题卡上，并将考生号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题
65、卡对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有2分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读遍。例:How much is the shirt?A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C.
66、 9.15.答案是C。1. What time will the speakers meet on Friday evening?A. At 6:00. B. At 6:30. C. At 8:00.2. What does the woman think of the maths course?A Easy. B. Difficult. C. Interesting.3. Whats the matter with the woman?A. Shes got a cough. B. Shes got a cold. C. Shes feeling tired.4. Which do the
67、people in the woman s country like most?A. Chicken. B. Pork. C. Beef.5. What does the woman probably want to do?A. Get a TEFL certificate. B. Interview the man. C. Find a job.第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话
68、或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. What does the man want to learn in Paris?A. French. B. Cooking. C. Fashion design.7. What is the woman interested in?A. Chemistry. B. Sports. C. History.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. Why did the man speaker get angry with David?A. Davids not returning his money.B. David s refusing to le
69、nd him money.C. David s being late for a meeting.9. What does the woman advise the man speaker to do?A. Be close friends with David.B. Have a good talk with David.C Buy David a gift.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. Which of the following will the woman add to the list?A. The potato. B. The carrot. C. The onion.
70、11. What isnt on the womans list?A. Cheese. B. Tea. C. Coffee.12. How will the speakers go shopping?A. By subway. B. By bus. C. By car.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What is Mr. Hansen doing now?A Signing a contract with Mr. William.B. Having a meeting.C. Going to the Sales Department.14. What does the man sp
71、eaker want the woman to do?A. Write down his phone number.B. Tell Mr. Hansen to call back.C. Meet Mr. William at once.15. Who is the woman probably?A. Mr. Smith s colleague. B. The sales manager. C. A secretary.16. When does this conversation probably take place?A. In the morning. B. At noon. C. In
72、the afternoon.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. Where is the student from?A. France. B. Germany. C. Japan.18. How did the student feel when he was refused?A. Stressed. B. Surprised. C. Disappointed.19. How many times was the student caught without a subway ticket?A. Twice. B. Three times. C. Four times.20. What
73、 is the speaker mainly talking about?A. Honesty. B. A subway ticket. C. The cost of high school.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)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。ADallas-Fort Worth is packed with sporting events, holiday happenings, and autumnal festivals during the month of Nov
74、ember. The AAA Texas 500: This NASCAR Cup Series held at the Texas Motor Speedway has been won by famous people. It typically takes place in November, but in 2021 , it will be held on October 26. Tickets range in price from $49 to $400. Dallas Botanical Gardens Holiday: A “12 Days of Christmas”inspi
75、red light display, this two-month show is composed of “25-foot-tall beautifully decorated Victorian-style gazebos (凉亭）”， the organizers say, and more than a million lights are hung around the gardens , on historic homes , and so forth. Holiday at the Arboretum will take place from November 7 to Dece
76、mber 31, 2021. Sundance Square Parade of Lights: Held each year in downtown Fort Worth, the Sundance Square Parade of Lights features more than 100 lights,marching bands, antique cars, an appearance by Santa Claus, and performers. Street seats are available for a fee but there are also plenty of fre
77、e viewing areas along the route. The parade begins at 7 p. m. on November 22, 2021 , at the crossroad of Weatherford Street and Houston Street. YMCA Turkey Trot:More than 25,000 people participate in this Thanksgiving Day 5K run/walk. Guests are asked to dress like a turkey and begin the charity rac
78、e from Dallas City Hall at 9 a. m. In 2021,the race will take place from November 20 to 29.1. How will the AAA Texas 500 be different in 2021?A. It will attract well-known racers.B. It will last a longer period of time.C. Its prices will be greatly increased.D. Its date will be advanced.2. What can
79、you see at the Arboretum from Nov. 7 to Dec. 31?A. Historic pictures.B. Antique cars.C. Victorian-style buildings.D. Santa Claus.3. Which event has requirements for the participants clothes?A. The AAA Texas 500.B. YMCA Turkey Trot.C. Dallas Botanical Gardens Holiday.D. Sundance Square Parade of Ligh
80、ts.【答案】1. D 2. C 3. BBToday, we study literature from a young agelearning about our histories, faraway worlds and influential people. Whether we notice or not, these storiesboth fiction and non-fictionguide us throughout our lives. They allow us to see the world through anothers eyes, open up our wo
81、rld and teach us about every subject known to man. Despite their importance, many people throw out their old bookslaying waste the wisdom that lies on each page. In an effort to save this knowledge and share it with those less fortunate, a garbage man in, Bogota, Colombia has been saving thrown-away
82、 books for 20 years and sharing them with those in need. “I hated to see all the books in the dustbins of wealthier neighborhoods. So I started to rescue them, said Gutierrez. The first book he found was a copy of the classic novel Anna Karenina. The Tolstoy book was later joined by The Little Princ
83、e, Sophies World, The Iliad and a number of novels. Today, he has collected around 25,000 books. His growing collection didnt go unnoticed. Gutierrezs neighbors were soon borrowing the books to help with their childrens homework. “There was a lack of them in our neighborhood, so we started to help,”
84、said Gutierrez. The ground floor of Gutierrezs home is now filled with books, from floor to ceiling. Over spilling with books, he opened it up as a free library, with the help of his wife Luz Gutierrez and their three children. Word eventually spread around about Gutierrez and his books. Most of the
85、 books now come from donations. He now travels around the country, delivering free books to poor and remote districts. The library, named “The Strength of Words, has donated books to some 235 schools, institutions and community libraries across Colombia.4. How does the author introduce the topic of
86、the text?A. By stating some facts.B. By contradicting a theory.C. By describing a scene.D. By referring to documents.5. What did the Tolstoy book mean to Gutierrez?A. A heavy financial burden.B. A companion in difficult times.C. The beginning of his charity campaign.D. One of his greatest achievemen
87、ts in life.6. Which saying does Gutierrezs story lead us to believe?A. A good book is a light to the soul.B. A bad beginning makes a bad ending.C. Actions speak louder than words.D. One mans garbage is another man s treasure.7. Whats the best title for the text?A. Tolstoy books recovered from dustbi
88、ns.B. Literature now appeals to garbage collectors.C. Free libraries popular with neighborhood kids.D. Garbage man builds a library from rescued books.【答案】4. A 5. C 6. D 7. DCThey re not the world s tallest or longest bridges, but a string of river crossings made from tree roots are engineering wond
89、ers that contain lessons for modem architects. The town of Cherrapunji in the Khasi Hills is credited with the world record for annual rainfall of over 75 feet! And in this rainy, wet climate, the rubber fig tree grows with abandon. The tree has a secondary root system that grows up above the ground
90、 floor and lets the tree easily grow on top of big stones and even out in the middle of streams. Long ago, the Khasis, a tribe in Meghalaya region, realized they could make use of these roots to their own advantage. By controlling and directing the secondary roots, they have created strong living br
91、idges with which to cross streams and rivers by themselves. To make a tree grow in a certain direction, the tribespeople use the trunks of a betel nut tree whose middle is got rid of, as a guidance system. The thin, tender roots of the rubber tree are placed so they grow in the direction of the tree
92、 trunk rather than fanning out. Eventually, the roots reach the other side of the river and grow into the soil. This process can take well over a decade before the bridge is fully functional and then over time the bridge grows and strengthens. Rocks are placed along the bridge s sides to improve the
93、 footpaths. Some of these bridges are over 100 feet long and can even support the weight of fifty or-more people at a time. These bridges are used daily by the people of the villages around Cherrapunji and a few are thought to be more than 500 years old. There is even a double decker bridge , known
94、as the “Umshiang Double-Decker Root Bridge, which features two bridges grown right on top of each other. It is thought to be the only bridge of its kind.8. What do we know about the bridges in Meghalaya?A. They resemble the fig tree roots.B. Theyre works of modern architects.C. They take a very shor
95、t time to build.D. Theyre constructed by the villagers.9. How is a betel nut tree used in building the bridges?A. It plays the role of a guide.B. It bears the weight of the bridge.C. It protects the surface of the bridge.D. It delivers materials across the river.10. What does the third paragraph mai
96、nly describe?A. A complex system.B. A construction process.C. A scientific theory.D. A natural landscape.11. What makes the “Umshiang Double-Decker Root Bridge” unusual?A. Its history.B. Its material.C. Its shape.D. Its length.【答案】8. D 9. A 10. B 11. CDTo look inside an ant nest is to meet with an a
97、lien civilization. The boiling mass of worker ants beneath an upturned stone is both strangely reminiscent of (联想到) human society and strikingly different. There is an organization that fascinates us and a long line of myrmecophiles (or ant lovers) leads back all the way to King Solomon, who in fact
98、 advised people to “go to the ant, consider her ways and be wise”. This was exactly the inspiration behind Planet Ant, a TV program showcasing what we know about the kingdom of ants, and what ants can teach us about the human world.Like us, ants build structures, find food, defend their societies an
99、d manage waste, and-also like us-they must be well organized. For example, the leaf-cutting ants of Planet Ant have special waste disposal areas for storing harmful waste and a team of “waste-disposal ants” dedicated to keeping the nest clean. But ants achieve this familiar final result in a very di
100、fferent way to humans. Human societies have centralized control. In other words, someone tells us what to do. Ants, on the other hand, have decentralized control and neither the queen nor any other ant directs work. Ant workers are the final self-starters, following specific, but potentially flexibl
101、e, rules in certain situations.Chemical trails underpin much of this self-organization. Foragers (觅食者) lay a mix of chemicals known as trail pheromone (信息素) behind them as they walk. Other ants follow the trail and if they find food they reinforce it, laying more pheromone as they return to the nest
102、. Stronger trails are more likely to be followed, so trails leading to food become progressively reinforced, while trails with no food at the end fade away.This combination of positive feedback and evaporation (蒸发) produces an effective foraging system that is very good at finding the quickest route
103、s to food. This simple guiding principle, and others like it, have provided some useful solutions to the complex problems faced by engineers, computer scientists and businesses.12. Why does the author mention King Solomon in the first paragraph?A. To provide a background.B. To show admiration for hi
104、m.C. To stress the wisdom of ants.D. To explain an abstract theory.13. How do ants behave while performing tasks?A. They get orders from their partners.B. They choose to do only routine tasks.C. They strictly follow the queens orders.D. They follow their own senses and certain rules.14. What does th
105、e underlined word “underpin” in paragraph 3 probably mean?A. Decide.B. Support.C. Develop.D. Calculate.15. What information can we get about trail pheromone from the text?A. It comes from the food resources.B. It appears before ants self-organization.C. It leads the following ants to food.D. It help
106、s ants find their way back home.【答案】12. C 13. D 14. B 15. C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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。Our body manages and requires sleep in much the same way that it controls the need for eating, drinking, and breathing. Much research has been done on the effects of s
107、leep. These studies have repeatedly shown that sleep plays a vital role in promoting physical health. _16_It helps maintain our bodys ideal weight, andreduce stress as well as the chance of mood disorders. This increases our length of life and emotional well-being. It also explains why after a good
108、night s sleep, you feel better, your thoughts are clearer, and your emotions are less fragile. Without enough sleep, your judgment and ability to learn are weakened. Studies support that people who get the appropriate amount of sleep on-a-regular basis tend to live longer and have healthier lives. _
109、17_As a matter of fact, studies have shown that driving while sleep-deprived(不足的）is similar to drunk driving. If we just got proper rest, maybe there would be less conflict in the world and happier people. For some reason , in society, sleep is not high on the priority list, and it is not valued. In
110、stead, it is looked on as a luxury and not a necessity. Why?_18_In fact,many judge harshly(严厉地）and make people feel guilty for their sleep requirement . People who say “you can sleep when you are dead” need to get on the clue bus. Your body you exactly what it needs. _19_Yet some people choose to ta
111、ke medicine to keep themselves to go through the day, unable to function naturally due to lack of proper rest. _20_Listen to your body, not other peoples opinion of what your body needs. If your body tells you that need to take a nap, then by all means take a nap.A. And nobody else can do that for y
112、ou.B. It is seen as a form of laziness or weakness.C. Scientists have gone to great lengths to fully understand sleeps benefit.D. This stresses the importance of having adequate sleep.E. We also know that exercise has a great impact upon sleep.F. Each person is different and requires varying amounts
113、 of sleep.G. It keeps our heart healthy and lowers our chances of developing disease.【答案】16. G 17. D 18. B 19. A 20. F第三部分 语言知识运用(共两节，满分45 分)第一节(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A、B、C和D四个选项中，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。A pizza deliver driver in Rhode Island receive something more special than any
114、tip this week. Ryan Catterson was delivering pizza to the _21_ of Lindsey Sheely on Saturday night when Sheelys old son ran up to him and give him a big_22_ . Sheely, who_23_the moment on the doorbell camera, said, “I put it up on my Facebook page. In fact, I just did it because we thought it was_24
115、_. What Sheely didnt know at the time was what that_25_would mean to Catterson. Cattersons 16-year-old daughter, who lived in California with his ex-wife,_26_passed away. She had_27_with mental problems. “After losing my daughter this past week, it just_28_me because it was like she was there, and i
116、t just meant a_29_to me,” he said. His ex-wife,Danielle, said she was_30_that someone saw his pain and could be there for him. “Its so easy to_31_such people and their internal pain,” she said. “That even goes to our_32_. We didnt know her_33_. ”The video of his hug with the 2-year-old made its_34_t
117、o Catterson, and he reached out to tell Sheely how much it_35_. “It is really_36_to accept that Im not going to be able to hug her again, Catterson said of his daughter. The hug may have lasted only a few seconds,_37_its a moment Catterson will_38_ always. That might have been my daughter just looki
118、ng out for me_39_at the time, he said. “This incident means something, and makes me_40_, Wow, maybe shes there. ”21. A. homeB. officeC. gardenD. community22. A. hugB. tipC. smileD. surprise23. A. fixedB. caughtC. checkedD. adjusted24. A. crazyB. funnyC. seriousD. common25. A. commentB. chanceC. mome
119、ntD. signal26. A. recentlyB. graduallyC. peacefullyD. eventually27. A. connectedB. treatedC. settledD. struggled28. A. remindedB. touchedC. confusedD. matched29. A. tonB. pizzaC. lossD. dollar30. A. anxiousB. concernedC. ashamedD. grateful31. A. cureB. ignoreC. helpD. describe32. A. friendB. familyC
120、. motherD. daughter33. A. joyB. painC. diseaseD. strength34. A. wayB. caseC. saleD. trip35. A. costB. neededC. meantD. charged36. A. luckyB. interestingC. toughD. necessary37. A. forB. sinceC. butD. though38. A. pick upB. set asideC. take alongD. hold onto39. A. bravelyB. blindlyC. casuallyD. eagerl
121、y40. A. regretB. cheerC. thinkD. attempt【答案】21. A 22. A 23. B 24. B 25. C 26. A 27. D 28. B 29. A 30. D 31. B 32. D 33. B 34. A 35. C 36. C 37. C 38. D 39. D 40. C第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式，并将答案填写在答题卡上。The 1918 Spanish flu was the most deadly outbreak in history. It _41_
122、 (cause) by an H1N1 virus found in genes of birds origin. Although there is no universal agreement regarding where the virus _42_ (actual) originated, it spread worldwide during 1918-1919. In the United States, it was first identified in the army in _43_ spring of 1918. It was estimated that about 5
123、00 million people _44_ one-third of the worlds population of that time became infected with this virus. The number of _45_ (death)was estimated to be at least 50 million worldwide with about 675,000 occurring in the United States. The death rate was high in people younger than 5 years old, 20-40 yea
124、rs old, and 65 years and _46_ (old). The high death rate in _47_ (heath) people, including those in the 20-to 40-year-old age group, was a unique feature of this disease. While the 1918 H1N1 virus has been produced and evaluated by modern science, the features that have made it so deadly are got wel
125、l understood. With no vaccine to protect against influenza infection and no medicine _48_ (treat) secondary bacteria infections, control efforts worldwide were limited to non-medical methods, _49_ separation, quarantine(检疫),good personal hygiene, and ban on public gatherings,_50_ were applied in hea
126、vily infected areas.【答案】41. was caused 42. actually 43. the 44. or 45. deaths 46. older 47. healthy 48. to treat 49. like/including 50. which第四部分 写作(共两节，满分35分)第一节 短文改错(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)51. 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
127、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。The other day, I went home so lately that my mother couldnt afford to wait me any longer. So she began to have a lunch by herself. When I opened the door, my mother seemed to feel a little embarrassing. She hurried to
128、heat the dishes what had already turned a little cold on the table. I stopped her and saying with a smile, “It was not necessary, Mom. I can eat them.” I clearly remembered that my mother had taught me not to cause any trouble to other at any time. In fact, I just didnt want to trouble him any more
129、as she was already too tired from doing the houseworks.【答案】1.latelylate2.wait后添加for3.去掉a4.embarrassingembarrassed5.whatthat/which6.sayingsaid7.wasis8.otherothers9himher10houseworkshousework第二节 书面表达(满分25分)52. 假定你是李华，你校活动中心举行了一场新年音乐会。请给你校英语角写一篇短文，内容包括：1. 参演人员；2. 音乐会介绍；3. 活动的意义。注意：1. 词数100左右，2. 可适当增加细节
130、，以使行文连贯。【答案】One possible version:A ConcertIn order to enrich the life of teachers and students, as well as welcome the coming of Spring Festival, our school held a concert in the performance center today. Outstanding students with musical talent were recommended by each class and they put on a wonde
131、rful performance. The atmosphere at the concert was warm and exciting. The performers played various musical instruments and sang sweet songs. The concert was warmly welcomed by teachers and students, providing them with a valuable opportunity to relax. It also made more students fall in love with music, which will probably make their school life more pleasant.
