1、 蓟县二中2013届高三第二次模拟考试英语试题第I卷注意事项:1每小题选出答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上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。2本卷共55小题，共95分。第一部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节：单项填空（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。1In order to find _ _ better job, he decided to study _ _ second foreign languageAthe; aBa; aCthe; theDa; the2You look wellT
2、he air and the sea foods in Sanya must _ _ you, I supposeAagree withBagree toCagree onDagree about3She keeps a supply of candles in the house in case of power _ _.AabsenceBfailureCshortageDlack4As the busiest woman in Norton, she made _ _ her duty to look after all the other peoples affairs in that
3、townAit Bthis Cthat Done5Having walked in the desert for several days, we felt exhausted, but we had to find a pool before the water we had in the bottle _ _Aran out of Bran away Cran out Dran off6Although he was badly hurt, he_ _ explain what had happenedAmight not Bcould not Cwas able to Dmight7Cu
4、stomers are asked to make sure that they _ the right change before leaving the shopAwill give Bhave been givenChave given Dwill be given8_ _ with so much trouble, we failed to complete the task on timeAFaced BFace CFacing DTo face9Id like to study law at university _ _ my brother prefer geographyAth
5、ough Bas Cwhile Dfor10She was educated at Beijing university, _ _ she went on to have her advanced study abroadAfrom that Bafter that Cfrom which Dafter which11I have been living in the United States for twenty years, but seldom _ _ so lonely as nowAhave I felt BI had felt CI have felt Dhad I felt12
6、We consider it necessary that a plan _ _ before doing somethingAto be made Bis made Cwill be made Dbe made13The building around the corner caught Fire last nightThe police are now _ _ the matterAseeing through Bworking outClooking into Dwatching over14The fact has worried many scientists _ _ the ear
7、th is becoming warmer and warmer these yearsAwhat Bthat Cwhich Dwhere15Dont make any noise in the living room! My baby is sleeping_ _ _.AExcuse me, Im wrong BNo, I dontCSorry, I wont D Certainly, I wont第二节：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16-35各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项并在答题卡上将其涂黑。I got off
8、the college shuttle bus and started walking. Thats when I heard piano music and singing 16 above the noise of the people and the traffic. I walked a little 17 so I could find out where it was coming from. Through the crowd I saw a young lady sitting at a piano with a 18 next to her.She was singing s
9、ongs about love, keeping on trying. The way she was singing 19 me a bit. I stood there watching her 20 for about fifteen minutes, thinking that it must take 21 to perform on her own in the middle of a 22 New York ferry terminal. So I stood there listening. She must have felt my 23 because she would
10、24 look in my direction. Having enjoyed her music for several minutes, I walked over and put some money in her carriage and she said, “Thank you.” 25 continuing my way home, I said to her, “I have been going 26 a tough time lately, but youve made me hopeful again.”“Im happy that I could help,” she r
11、eplied. “Why are you so sad?”“Well, my mum told me she had got 27 from her job, and that made me sad. Im not so sure what to do .”“You see, heres the problem.” she explained. “When walking, your head was down. Dont look defeated, because 28 comes in different ways and if your head is down you might
12、never see it. You should smile more . lift your head up.”I smiled weakly, amazed by 29 she was encouraging me. So, I asked her why she was playing the piano in the middle of a crowded place. She explained to me that she sees a lot of 30 people in the world and she tries to 31 the pain and bring more
13、 positivity by sharing 32 music. She told me that when she wasnt making music she studied 33 . So, that was how she knew some of the things she was telling me.I smiled a little 34 because I knew that she was doing a good thing. After that we parted, my heart touched and 35 by a musical soul!16.A.lif
14、tingB.risingC.soundingD.discovering17.A.fasterB.calmerC.slowerD.easier18.A.capB.reference bookC.carriageD.note19.A.informedB.comfortedC.discouragedD.cured20.A.playB.sitC.participateD.concentrate21.A.timeB.kindnessC.fortuneD.courage22.A.bigB.brillantC.modernD.crowded23.A.senseB.presenceC.pleasureD.fa
15、ult24.A.rarelyB.occasionallyC.eventuallyD.carefully25.A.Instead ofB.In spite ofC.In harmony withD.On account of26.A.on B.outC.throughD.along27.A.stolenB.employedC.firedD.lost28.A.opportunityB.incidentC.musicD.friendship29.A.whoC.whenC.whatD.how30.A.negativeB.commonC.positiveD.extraordinary31.A.relie
16、veB.infectC.devoteD.suffer32.A.lightB.motivationalC.touchingD.reliable33.A.biologyB.psychologyC.biographyD.geograhy34.A.widerB.longerC.betterD.tenser35.A.shakenB.intendedC.appreciatedD.lightened第二部分：阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2.5分，满分50分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。ABecoming a teacher is one of the best ways
17、 to make a difference in the life of a child and even older students. Here are some great scholarships and grant opportunities to get the ball rolling on your dreams of becoming a teacher.Straightforward Teacher ProgramThis is one of the most popular and unique scholarships available for students wo
18、rking towards becoming teachers. The foundation offers their scholarships every three months as opposed to each year. During each payment, four students receive a $500 scholarship. Prezell Robinson Scholarship ProgramWhile this scholarship is available only to students in the state of North Carolina
19、, it is so incredibly helpful that many students choose to study in the state for the only purpose of receiving it. It is offered to college students who come from low-income high schools or families that are interested in pursuing a long term career in education at any level. New York State Scholar
20、ship ProgramOfficials in the state of New York founded this program to award students who want to give back to their community through their ability to teach. The catch for this scholarship is that the students must be pursuing a teaching career in mathematics or science at the secondary level. Also
21、, because the program was designed to improve the education system in New York, the candidates must sign a service contract agreeing to work full time within the state for at least five years after graduation. Coca-Cola ScholarshipsYou may have many opportunities for grants and scholarships through
22、The Coca Cola Foundation. There is the Coca Cola Teaching Foundation that will provide free money for students pursuing an education in the teaching field. This is the most obvious for teachers, but do not be afraid to check out their other offers. Funds For TeachersNot all scholarships or grants ar
23、e for students entering or already in college. The Funds for Teachers scholarships are for graduates who are already working in the field, but want to improve their possibilities, skills and education in an effort to increase their ability to teach the students that cross their path more effectively
24、. Teachers in PreK through 12th grade are applicable no matter where they teach or what subject they specialize in.36. How many students get their scholarships each year according to the Straightforward Teacher Program ?A. Four B. Sixteen C. Eight D. Six37. The reason why many students choose to stu
25、dy in the state of North Carolina is that _.A. They can pursue a long term career in educationB. There are some good universities in North CarolinaC. They can receive Prezell Robinson ScholarshipD. They can go to college easily.38. Which scholarship goes to the student who must be a science or math
26、teacher after graduation?A. Coca-Cola Scholarships B. New York State ScholarshipC. Prezell Robinson Scholarship D. Straightforward Scholarship39. Who will get the Funds For Teachers scholarship?A. All the students B. The students who are working as a teacherC. All the science teachers D. The college
27、 graduates teaching in PreK40. What is the best title of the passage?A. Dreams of Becoming a Teacher B. Teaching Scholarships and GrantsC. Five Scholarships for Teachers D. Five Scholarships for StudentsBAt Blossom End Railroad Station, 22-year-old Stanley Vine sat, waiting for his new employer. The
28、 surrounding green fields were so unlike the muddy landscape of war-torn France. After four horrible years as an army private fighting in Europe, Stanley had returned to England in February 1946. Armed now with some savings and with no prospects for a job in England, he answered a newspaper ad for f
29、arm help in Canada. Two months later he was on his way.When the old car rumbled toward the tiny station, Stanley rose to his feet, trying to make the most of his five foot, four inch frame. The farmer, Alphonse Lapine, shook his head and complained, “Youre a skinny thing.” On the way to his dairy fa
30、rm, Alphonse explained that he had a wife and seven kids. “Moneys tight. Youll get room and board. Youll get up at dawn for milking, and then help me around the farm until evening milking time again. Ten dollars a week. Sundays off.” Stanley nodded. He had never been on a farm before, but he took th
31、e job. From the beginning Stanley was treated horribly by the whole family. They made fun of the way he dressed and talked. The humourless farmer frequently lost his temper, criticizing Stanley for the slightest mistake. The oldest son, 13-year-old Armand, constantly played nasty tricks on him. But
32、the kind-hearted Stanley never responded. Stanley never became part of the Lapine family. After work, they ignored him. He spent his nights alone in a tiny bedroom. However, each evening before retiring, he lovingly cared for the farmers horses, eagerly awaiting him at the field gate. He called them
33、 his gentle giants. Early one November morning Alphonse Lapine discovered that Stanley had disappeared, after only six months as his farmhand. In fact no one in the community ever heard of him again. That is, until one evening, almost 20 years later, when Armand, opened an American sports magazine a
34、nd came across a shocking headline, “Millionaire jockey, Stanley Vine, ex-British soldier and 5-time horse riding champion, began life in North America as a farmhand in Canada.”41. Stanley Vine decided to go to Canada because _.A. he wanted to escape from war-torn France B. he wanted to serve in the
35、 Canadian army C. he couldnt find a job in England D. he loved working as a farmhand42. Which of the following is True according to the passage?A. Stanley joined the French army when he was 18 years old.B. On the farm Stanley had to milk the cows 14 times a week.C. The Lapine family were rich but cr
36、uel to Stanley.D. Stanley read about the job offer in a newspaper.43. What can we infer from the passage?A. When Stanley first met his employer, he tried to impress him but failed.B. Stanley had never worked on a farm, so he made a lot of mistakes.C. Stanleys weekly salary was not enough for him to
37、live on.D. Stanley left the farm by train, without telling anyone why he did so.44. What did Stanley like doing after work each day?A. Hitch-hiking to different towns. B. Caring for the farmers horses.C. Wandering around the farm alone. D. Preparing meals on the farm.45. Why was Armand so astonished
38、 when he read about Stanley in the magazine?A. He didnt know Stanley had been a British soldier.B. He had no idea Stanley had always been a wealthy man.C. He didnt know his father paid Stanley so little money.D. He didnt expect Stanley to become such a success.CIt is pretty much a one-way street. Wh
39、ile it may be common for university researchers to try their luck in the commercial world, there is very little traffic in the opposite direction. Pay has always been the biggest deterrent, as people with families often feel they cannot afford the drop in salary when moving to a university job. For
40、some industrial scientists, however, the attractions of academic jobs outweigh any financial considerations.Helen Lee took a 70cut in salary when she moved from a senior post in Abbott Laboratories to a medical department at the University of Cambridge. Her main reason for returning to academia mid-
41、career was to take advantage of the greater freedom to choose research questions. Some areas of inquiry have few prospects of a commercial return, and Lees is one of them. The influence of a salary cut is probably less serious for a scientist in the early stages of a career. Guy Grant, now a researc
42、her at the Unilever Centre for Molecular Informatics at the University of Cambridge, spent two years working for a medicine company before returning to university as a post doctoral researcher. He took a 30% salary cut but felt it worthwhile for the greater intellectual chances.Higher up the ladder,
43、 where a pay cut is usually more important, the demand for scientists with a wealth of experience in industry is forcing universities to make the change to academia more attractive, according to Lee. Industrial scientists tend to receive training that academics do not, such as how to build a multidi
44、sciplinary team, manage budgets and negotiate contracts. They are also well placed to bring something extra to the teaching side of an academic role that will help students get a job when they graduate, says Lee, perhaps experience in manufacturing（生产）practice or product development. “Only a small n
45、umber of undergraduates will continue in an academic career. So someone leaving university who already has the skills needed to work in an industrial lab has far more potential in the job market than someone who has spent all their time on a narrow research project.” 46. By “a one-way street” in Par
46、agraph 1, the author means _.A. university researchers know little about the commercial worldB. few university professors are willing to do industrial researchC. few industrial scientists would leave to work in a universityD. there is little exchange between industry and academia47. The underlined w
47、ord “deterrent” most probably refers to “something that _”.A. helps to move the trafficB. attracts peoples attention C. brings someone a financial burdenD. keeps someone from taking action48. What was Helen Lees major consideration when she changed her job in the middle of her career?A. Less work ho
48、urs. B. More freedom to choose research fields.C. Better prospects of a commercial return. D. Her preference for the lifestyle on campus.49. According to the passage, which information about Guy Grant is right?A. He is working for a medicine company now.B. He returned to university to find a job bri
49、nging him more pay. C. He paid more attention to academic chances than pay rise.D. As a scientist in the early stage of his career, he shouldnt change his job.50. What can industrial scientists do when they come to teach in a university?A. Make its research more practical.B. Develop its students pot
50、ential in research.C. Help it to obtain financial support from industry.D. Increase its graduates competitiveness in the job market.DMost people believe they dont have imagination. They are wrong. Everyone has imagination, but most of us，once we became adults, forget how to access it. Creativity isn
51、t always connected with great works of art or ideas. People at work and in their free time routinely think of creative ways to solve problems. Maybe you have a goal to achieve，a tricky question to answer or you just want to expand your mind! Here are three techniques to help you. This technique invo
52、lves taking unrelated ideas and trying to find links between them. First，think about the problem you have to solve or the job you need to do. Then find an image，word，idea or object，for example，a candle. Write down all the ideas/words associated with candles：light，fire，matches, wax，night，silence，etc.
53、 Think of as many as you can. The next stage is to relate the ideas to the job you have to do. So imagine you want to buy a friend an original present; you could buy him tickets to a match or take him out for the night. Imagine that normal limitations dont exist. You have as much time/space/money，et
54、c. as you want. Think about your goal and the new possibilities. If，for example，your goal is to learn to ski, you can now practice skiing every day of your life (because you have the time and the money). Now adapt this to reality. Maybe you can practice skiing every day in December，or every Monday i
55、n January. Look at the situation from a different point of view. Good negotiators use this technique in business，and so do writers. Fiction writers often imagine they are the characters in their books. They ask questions: what does this character want? Why cant she get it? What changes must she make
56、 to get what she wants? What does she dream about? If your goal involves other people, put yourself “in their shoes”. The best fishermen think like fish! 51. According to the passage, when we become adults, _ . A. most of us are no longer creative B. we can still learn to be more creative C. we are
57、not as imaginative as children D. we are unwilling to be creative 52. According to the first technique，if you need to solve a problem, _. A. you could find an image and try to link it with the problem. B. you should link it with candles C. you have to think of buying a present for a friend D. you sh
58、ould link it with as many words as possible 53. The second technique suggests that you just imagine A. setting a goal is as simple as skiing B. new possibilities will soon appear C. December and January are the best months for skiing. D. you have every resource to achieve your goal 54. The phrase “p
59、ut yourself in their shoes” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _ . A. dress yourself like them B. think as they would C. do as they ask you to D. put on their shoes 55. We learn from the third technique that a good salesman should ask himself “ _ ?”. A. what do I usually do B. what did my boss
60、tell me to do C. what are my customers needs D. how should I sell my products 第II卷（非选择题 共35分）第三部分：写作（共两节；满分35分）第一节: 阅读表达（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）Many parents who welcome the idea of turning off the TV and spending more time with the family are still worried that without TV they will constantly be on call a
61、s entertainers for their children. They remember thinking up all sorts of things to do when they were kids. But their own kids seem different, less resourceful, somehow. When theres nothing to do, these parents observe regretfully, their kids seem unable to come up with any thing to do besides turni
62、ng on the TV. One father, for example, says. “When I was a kid, we were always thinking up things to do, projects and games. We certainly never complained in an annoying way to our parents, I have nothing to do!” He compares this with his own children today: “Theyre simply lazy. If someone doesnt en
63、tertain them, theyll happily sit there watching TV all day. ” There is one word for this fathers disappointment: unfair. It is as if he were disappointed in them for not reading Greek though they have never studied the language. He deplores his childrens lack of inventiveness, as if the ability to p
64、lay were something innate(天生的)that his children are missing . In fact, while the tendency to play is built into the human species, the actual ability to play, to imagine, to invent, and to elaborate on reality in a playful way and the ability to gain fulfillment from it are skills that have to be le
65、arned and developed. Such disappointment, however, is not only unjust, it is also destructive. Sensing their parents disappointment, children come to believe that they are, indeed, lacking something, and that this makes them less worthy of admiration and respect. Giving children the opportunity to d
66、evelop new resources, to enlarge their horizons and discover the pleasures of doing things on their own is, on the other hand, a way to help children develop a confident feeling about themselves as capable and interesting people.56. According to the passage, what are parents worried about if childre
67、n are not allowed to watch TV ? (No more than 15 words)_57. What do many parents think their children should do without TV? (No more than 10 words) _58. What does the underlined word “deplores” means? (No more than 5 words)_59. Why shouldnt parents show constant disappointment with their children? (
68、No more than 10 words)_60.Do you agree that children shouldnt watch TV ? Why? (No more than 20 words) _61第二节 书面表达（满分25分）假定你校将举行一个成人仪式，你将作为代表在仪式上发言。请你按以下内容要点准备一篇英文发言稿。1过去对成年的向往；2现在的感受和认识；3将来的目标及措施。参考词汇：责任：responsibility注意：1词数：不少于100；2可以适当增加细节，使行文连贯；3发言稿的开头与结束语已为你写好（不计入总词数）Good morning, everyone!The topic of my speech today is “thoughts on becoming a grown-up”.Thank you for listening