1、期末模拟试卷 命题人：刘瑞芳 审题人：巨瑞琴第二部分：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，从每题所给的四个选项（A, B, C, D）中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。ARead the advertisements, and then choose the right answer.1 Driver Wanted(1) Clean driving license.(2) Must be of smart appearance.(3) Aged over 25. Apply to: Capes Taxi,17 Palace Roa
2、d, Boston.2 Air Hostesses for International Flights Wanted (1)Applicants must be between 20 and 33 years old. (2) Height 1.6m to 1.75m. (3)Education to GCSE(General Certificate of Secondary Education)standard. (4)Two languages. Must be able to swim. Apply to: Recruitment office, Southern Airline, He
3、athrow Airport West.HR37KK.3 Teachers Needed For private language school. Teaching experience unnecessary. Apply to: The Director of Studies. Instant Language Ltd,279 Canal street, Boston.21. What prevents Jack, an experienced taxi driver, working for Capes Taxis?A. Fond of beer and wine.B. Punished
4、 for speeding and wrong parking.C. Unable to speak a foreign language.D. Not having college education.22. Ben, aged 22, fond of swimming and driving, has just graduated from a college. Which job might be given to him?A. Driving for Capes Taxis.B. Working for Southern Airlines.C. Teaching at Instant
5、Language Ltd.D. None of the three.23. What prevents Mary, aged 25, becoming an air hostess?A. She once broke a traffic law and was fined.B. She cant speak Japanese very well.C. She has never worked as an airhostess before.D. She doesnt feel like working long hours flying abroad.BEleven-year-old Evan
6、 Green doesnt want to save just one treehe wants to save a whole rainforest! In the Redwood City, Calif., a boy started a group called the Red Dragon Conservation Team four years ago to do just that. So far, the teams members have raised $4,500. Thats enough to purchase and protect more than 16 acre
7、s of rainforest in Costa Rica through the Center for Ecosystem survival. Every year, thousands of square miles of rainforest are destroyed worldwide. Logging and farming are mostly likely to blame, scientists say. The loss is terrible news for animals and people. Even though rainforests cover less t
8、han 2 percent of the earth, they are home to half the worlds plants and animals. Rainforests also provide water and help control the earths climate. Evans work to save the rainforests recently earned him a Barron prize for Young Heroes. The prizes are given to children or teenagers who have made a p
9、ositive difference in the world. Evans goal is “to save enough rainforests to last forever”. He wont have to do it alone. His actions have already inspired other kids to chip in. One girl asked for donations instead of presents on her birthday. She raised $850. Other kids are starting their own cons
10、ervation teams. Evan says everyone can help the planeteven by taking small steps such as recycling. He and his family try to make a difference every day. “We recycle, we try to limit our garbage weve been walking a little more, and we buy local food,” Evan said.24. Evan started the group _. A. to he
11、lp the poor B. to make himself well-known C. to win the Barron prize D. to save the rainforest25. How much does it cost to buy and protect an acre of rainforest in Costa Rica? A. About $4,500. B. About $850. C. About $1,000. D. About $280.26. What Evan said in the last paragraph suggests that _. A.
12、actions speak louder than words B. we can all do something to protect the earth C. we should learn to recycle from now on D. a good beginning makes a good ending27. What would be the best title for the passage? A. Evan Greena famous teenager B. The Red Dragon Conservation Team C. Boy gathers support
13、 for rainforests D. Rainforests are being destroyedCA young man from a village called Nawalapitiya married a young woman from Maliyuwa, a nearby village. They lived with the mans big familyhis parents, his brothers, their wives and children. The family kept an elephant, in which the young woman soon
14、 took a great interest. Every day she fed it with fruit and sugar. Three months later the woman went back to her parents home, having quarreled with her husband. Soon the elephant refused to eat and work. It appeared to be ill and heart-broken. One morning after several weeks the animal disappeared
15、from the house. It went to the womans home. On seeing her, the elephant waved its trunk and touched her with it. The young woman was so moved(感动) by the act of the animal that she returned to her husbands home. 28. The writer wrote the story in order to _. A. show that elephants are very clever B. t
16、ell how a woman trained a wild animal C. show that women care more for animals than men do D. tell how an animal reunited a husband and wife 29. The woman left her new home _. A. to visit her own parents in Maliyuwa B. to see if the elephant would follow her C. because she was angry with her husband
17、 D. because she was tired of the large family 30. After the young woman left her husbands home, the elephant _. A. returned to the forest B. was sad because it missed her C. went to look for a new home D. was sick because nobody fed it 31. The young wife went back to her husband because _. A. she kn
18、ew he had sent the animal to her B. the elephant had come to look for her C. her parents persuaded her to D. she missed her new home DAt heart, parents always wish the best for their children, and they work hard for that. Nowadays, we see parents deciding the schools for their little ones before the
19、 baby is even born. Once kids start going to school, some parents want to have a time-to-time update of their kids activities. They want to come to the classroom every day, keep an eye on whom they talk to, know the friends they keep, start telling them how to do their job, and keep talking or givin
20、g a feedback (反馈) to them about everything under the sun. Besides, they send their kids for extra hobby classes, as they want their children to do best in every field.When it comes to the education, super mom and dad have all the plans made for their children, and I am sure that they have come up wi
21、th the best. So, try to fight for the dreams that your parents have seen for you. However, in some cases, it may happen that the kids have some different dreams. Parents sometimes dont even consider the choice of their kids and may force them to do what they wanted to do in life. Its good to plan th
22、e future for the children, but leave at least some decisions to them.So what should the children do? First, hear out all the plans that your parents have made for you. If you have some different ideas, then sit down and talk to your family about it. Be patient and respect their decisions, but put yo
23、ur plan forth, and make them understand what you want to do and why. Many times, you are not aware about the difficulties that you may have to face while pursuing your dreams. Ask your parents for suggestions, which will make them feel good and involved. That way, they may support you if you are goi
24、ng on the right path.32. The parents described in Paragraph 1 tend to _A. have a good understanding of their children B. worry a lot about their childrenC. take good care of their children D. expect too much from their children33. With respect to educational plans, the author advises _.A. children t
25、o do as they are told B. children to turn a deaf ear to their parentsC. parents to respect their childrens choices D. parents to do everything for their children34. The underlined word “pursuing” in Paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to “_”.A. going after B. planning for C. adapting to D. preparing f
26、or35. What is the authors attitude towards these super parents behaviors?A. Objective.B. Doubtful. C. Uncaring D. Supportive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。How to get motivated You must think positively no matter how big a challenge is. If you think positively you will
27、feel better and will be able to overcome challenges in life. Furthermore, meet an optimistic person and you will notice how motivated he is towards life. 36 On the other hand, negative thinking will only cause more depression in your life. 37 Dont be jealous of those who are successful around you. I
28、nstead, take inspiration from their success stories. This will make you motivated to get what you want. Moreover, you can also read books that are written by inspirational and successful personalities.There is a famous quote that reads, “A healthy body leads to a healthy mind.” If your mind is healt
29、hy you will think positively. 38 Whether you are working out in the gym or going for a long walk, make sure that you include an exercise plan in your daily routine. 39 Therefore, it is important to break your routine and do something different. Either you go on a vacation or learn a new skill, it is
30、 important to break the monotony (千篇一律) in your daily life.Human beings are extraordinary individuals who are able to complete the hardest tasks and achieve the impossible. It is important to get out of your comfort zone and try something different. 40 .A. Therefore, it is important to exercise.B. K
31、eeping yourself motivated is not a difficult task.C. You might lose motivation by doing the same things over and over again.D. One of the best ways to motivate oneself is to get inspired by others success.E. Remember, positive thinking gives you motivation to achieve what you want.F. By doing so you
32、 will get motivated and your attitudes towards life will be positive.G. Do things that make you happy and find inspiration in possibly everything you see.第三部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分45）第一节：完型填空（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 和D） 中，选出可以可以填入空白处最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 I was back from workI started to
33、take my coat _41_, when my son, Justin, said, “Dad! Im going to play _42_ tonight”I stared down at him“_43_ are you playing ball?”He stared _44_ at me, “Dad, I _45_ a baseball league” He ran to the door“Its downtown”I couldnt _46_ himWe got in the car and headed _47_We saw a few kids with gloves on
34、their hands“I guess were heading in the _48_ direction”He stared out of the window“_49_? I told you, Dad”“I believed you, son,” I answeredWe _50_ the fieldThe cold wind blew in and the parents shook with _51_, but the kids failed to _52_ itTheir minds were on baseballThe _53_ were just enough to for
35、m three teamsIts been a long timeThe first games were _54_The young kids had no idea where the ball was to be thrownIf a ball was hit, the fielders（守门员） jumped away from the ball, _55_ getting in front of itThe three teams _56_ each other - won and lost - all summer longThe coaches were _57_They nev
36、er criticized the kids, but they taught and encouraged the young playersThe second year endedThe kids knew each other _58_They knew each others strengths and weaknessesTo _59_ themselves they attended a city tournament（联赛）The team did their best and they won a match at lastThe team did it _60_ they
37、were a teamThey believed in each otherIf you work as a team and believe as a team, you will achieve great things41AonBoutCdownDoff42AgameBballCmusicDchess43AHowBWhereCWhyDWhat44AacrossBdownCupDthrough45AfoundedBhatedCleftDjoined46AacceptBrefuseCagreeDpromise47AdowntownBseasideChomeDfield48AwrongBopp
38、ositeCrightDdangerous49ASeeBHearCDoubtDConsider50AmissedBcaughtCfoundDinvented51AlaughterBcoldCfearDanger52ArecognizeBwatchCnoticeDmeet53AglovesBcars CparentsDkids54AsuccessBruinsCdisastersDfun55Aaccording toBas forCexcept forDinstead of56AturnedBshoutedCplayedDchanged57ApatientBcarefulChonestDselfi
39、sh58AlittleBbadlyCwellDterribly59AignoreBproveCavoidDprotect60AthoughBbecauseCunlessDIf第二节 阅读下列材料，用不少于1个单词的正确形式填空One year ago, I was 61 great trouble. I worked hard at English and devoted all my spare time to 62 （practice）it. But I failed to pass the mid-term examination, 63 made me greatly disappoi
40、nted. So I asked my grandpa for advice when I got home. 64 (hear) what I told him, he said, “To some extent, examination 65 (result) are sometimes unexpected by your study level. You cant judge your progress by one examination.” He encouraged me 66 ( work) hard for a long time to check my results. I
41、 67 (take) my grandpas advice. Now I realize 68 the process of learning is much more important and my English is much better 69 before. From my experience, I feel that we 70 listen to opinions from old people.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） 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
42、误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误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。A man was driving on the road. Suddenly his cars stopped. He got out of the car tried to find out the trouble. “Its the motor.” Said the voice
43、 behind him. He was surprising and turned around. But he saw only an old horse. “Did you say something?” he asked. “I said you should check yours motor.” The horse replied. The man rushed to the nearest house. With a very excited voice, he told the farmer had happened. The farmer, therefore, showed
44、no sign of excitement. He explained, “He didnt know anything about cars. He can only repeat what I often say.第二节 书面表达 （满分25分） 请结合材料，按要求用英文写作。 A true friend offers you help whenever you are in trouble.要求：1. 应紧扣材料，有明确的观点； 2. 词数不少于100； 3. 在答题卡上作答。第二卷第二节 ：语法填空61. _ 62._ 63._ 64._ 65._66. _ 67._ 68._ 69.
45、_ 70._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） 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。A man was driving on the road. Suddenly his c
46、ars stopped. He got out of the car tried to find out the trouble. “Its the motor.” Said the voice behind him. He was surprising and turned around. But he saw only an old horse. “Did you say something?” he asked. “I said you should check yours motor.” The horse replied. The man rushed to the nearest
47、house. With a very excited voice, he told the farmer had happened. The farmer, therefore, showed no sign of excitement. He explained, “He didnt know anything about cars. He can only repeat what I often say.第二节 书面表达 （满分25分） 请结合材料，按要求用英文写作。 A true friend offers you help whenever you are in trouble.要求：
48、1. 应紧扣材料，有明确的观点；2. 词数不少于100; 3. 在答题卡上作答。_答案阅读理解21-23. BCD24-27. DDBC28-31. DCBB32-35. DCAA七选五3640 E D A C F完形填空41-60 DBBCD BACAC BCDCD CACBB 语法填空61. in 62. practicing 63. which 64. Hearing 65. results 66. to work 67. took 68. that 69. than 70.should短文改错71. cars改成car72. triedtrying73. thea74. surpris
49、ingsurprised75. somethinganything76. yours your77. With In78. the farmerhad what79. thereforehowever80. didntdoesnt书面表达The quotation leads us to the age-long problem of evaluating a true friend. Whats a friend for? Is a friend the one who should always offer us a hand in time of trouble? Not necessa
50、rily.On the road of our life, obstacles and difficulties are inevitable. Experience of such kind may depress us, but otherwise make us stronger and abler in dealing with situations alike. It is the merit of a true friend to offer us a hand in time of danger and to offer us guidance in time of less urgent circumstances.In my opinion, too much dependence on a friend may deprive us of our own ability to accomplish a task. So, guidance as well as help is expected from a true friend.