1、马伸桥中学2014届高三第二次模拟考试英语试题第一部分：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)例：Stand over there _ youll be able to see it before.A. or B. and C. but D. while答案是B。1.In spite of all the ways I tried _ myself understood, they still didnt know what I meant.A making B to make C being make D to be made 2. The
2、people at the exhibition were amazed to hear _ the beautiful paintings were painted with coffee. A what B who C that D whether 3. -Havent we met each other at _ party? -Yes, but I cant remember whether it was _ Christmas when we were in college. A a ;the B the; a C a ; a D a; / 4. I cant hardly imag
3、ine his arguing with our boss. He always _ me as a coolheaded man. A takes B strikes C treats D regards 5. Why not invite Steve to be the judge? He is known to have a strong _ of fairness. A feeling B intention C faith D sense 6. -Do you know I am applying for a new job and have just filled in a for
4、m? -_ all the questions truthfully? A Did you answer B Were you answering C Do you answer D Had you answered7. Mr. Jackson told me that he was leaving for Hawaii _ a four-day tour with his family. A at B on C in D as 8. It is a common misconception that only children can _ a new language at ease. A
5、break up B take up C turn up D pick up 9. Was it near the teachers building , if I may ask, _ you met that famous professor? A what B that C when D how 10. He was walking along the beach, occasionally _down to pick up a seashell. A to bend B bending C bent D having bent 11. The police still havent f
6、ound the missing boy but theyre doing all they _. A shall B would C must D can12 The teacher asked the students to calculate how much _sound travels in water than in air. A faster B fast C the faster D the fastest 13. _ bother sides accept the agreement will a lasting peace be established in this re
7、gion. A If only B Only if C Unless D As far as 14. Being a baseball player is many childrens dream, _Leo is an example. A for whom B in which C of whom D from which 15. -Was the lecture as good as you excepted? -Oh, _. You should have attended it. A its well worth the time. B it is nothing serious C
8、 dont mention it. D never say it a lot.第二节：完型填空（共20小题，每题1.5分，满分30分）The Boy Who Had No EarsCan I see my baby? the happy new mother asked. _16_ when she saw his face, she was _17_ because the baby had been born _18_ ears. Time proved that the babys hearing was _19_. It was only his appearance that was
9、 destroyed.He grew up, handsome and smart. However, he was often _20_ by his fellow students for his different _21_. One day a famous doctor told his parents that he could _22_ the boy if there was a pair of _23_ ears. From then on the search began for a person who would _24_ the ears for a young ma
10、n.Two years went by. Then, You are going to the _25_, son. Mother and I have someone who will donate the ears you need. But its a secret, said the father. The operation was a brilliant _26_ and a new person emerged. Later he married and got a decent job. But I must know! he _27_ his father. Who gave
11、 so much for me? I could never do enough for him.I do not think you _28_, said the father, “it is not the right time to tell you this and it is a secret till now.”The years kept their _29_, but the day did come - one of the _30_ days that ever pass through a son. He stood with his _31_ over his moth
12、ers casket (棺材). Slowly, tenderly, the father raised her thick, _32_ to reveal a secret - that the mother had no outer ears.Mother said she was _33_ she never let her hair be cut, he whispered gently.Real beauty _34_ not in the physical appearance, but in the heart. Real love lies not in what is don
13、e and known, but in what is _35_ but not known.16. A But B. So C. Although D. As17. A glad B amused C astonished D interested18. A with B without C no D small19. A large B bad C poor D perfect20. A laughed at B admired C encouraged D helped21. A talents B. eyes C appearance D mouth22. A adopt B adap
14、t C help D kill23. A outer B inner C large D special24. A cut B destroy C eat D donate25. A hospital B school C room D town 26. A failure B disaster C success D waste27. A shouted to B answered C confused D. asked28. A might B should C. could D. can29. A conversation B secret C money D operation30.
15、A happiest B darkest C luckiest D excited 31. A son B father C girlfriend D mother32. A clothes B lips C hair D eyes33. A glad B sorry C disappointed D strange34. A goes B runs C changes D lies35. A worked B sent C loved D. done 第三节：阅读理解（共20小题，每题2分，满分40分）A Parenting has never been an easy job，but mo
16、thers and fathers today face challenges in raising their children that their own parents may never have had to deal with While children have always been particular eaters，for example，parents today are trying to supply healthful food in a world full of chicken nuggets，processed snacks and soft drinks
17、Bike riding and hopscotch have given way to video games and text messagingAnd working parents have to cope with all things around day care，jobs and family At the same time，a large amount of health information on the Internet and elsewhere has introduced a higher level of stress for parentsWeb sites
18、provide supplements(补品)that increase a childs brain health while news organizations report on the latest scare from baby bottles or too much television All of this makes raising a healthy child overwhelmingBut it doesnt have to be This Well guide offers small steps and simple ways to improve a child
19、s well-being in four areas nutrition，development，playtime and safety Inside，theres advice from experts on how to raise a healthy，active youngster；tips on diet and behavior，help for problems like insomnia，and the latest thinking on day care，discipline and other topicsIts all designed to help kids sta
20、y well every day36According to the author, what is most likely to be found in todays homes? AHopscotch BHealthful food CBike riding D Brain supplements37What does“Well guidein the last paragraph probably refer to? AA program how to deal with daily affairs B A game on how to make kids clever CA book
21、on how to raise a child DA site on how to reduce work stress38From the 1st paragraph in the passage, we can infer that Atodays parents are too busy to raise their own children B todays parents should seek advice from their own parents C it was much easier to raise children in the past Dparents have
22、more concerns in raising children today39The underlined word in Paragraph 4 can be replaced by _ Arelaxing Bdelighting Cstressful D puzzling40. What is the best title of the passage? A. How difficult the parents are now B. How to improve a childs well-being C. Parents worries D. the difference betwe
23、en parents and their parentsB For millions of people，the American dream of owning a home seems to be slipping out ofreach “Maybe young couples can no longer afford to buy a ready-made house as their parents did, says 40-year-old building instructor Pat Hennin“But they can still have a homeLike their
24、 pioneer ancestors，they can build it themselves，and at less than half the cost of a ready-made house” The owner-builders came from every occupational group，although surprisingly few are professional building workersMany take the plunge with little or no experience“l learned how to build my house fro
25、m reading books，”says John Brown，who built a six-room home for$25，000 in High Falls，New Jersey“If you have patience and the carpentry(木匠)skill to make a bookcase，you can build a house”An astonishing 50 percent of these owner builders hammer every nail1ay every pipe，and wire every switch with their o
26、wn handsThe rest contract(承包)for some parts of the taskBut even those who just act as contractors and finish the insides of their homes can save from 30 percent to 45 percent of what a ready-made home would cost One survey revealed that 60 percent of owner-builders also design their homesMany others
27、 buy commercial house plans for less than $100 or use plans available from the US Department of Agriculture41What does the passage mainly tell us? AThe cost of having a house built BA comparison between young couples and their parents CThe life of owner-builders in AmericaDThe American dream of owni
28、ng a house42It can be inferred from the passage that many Americans find it difficult to _. Abuild a house Bfind a ready-made house Chave a good job Dbuy a house43The underlined phrase“take the plunge”most probably means“_” Adecide to build a house Bdecide to pull down a house Cdecide to buy a house
29、 Ddecide to rent a house44From the passage we learn that_ AMany house plans are offered free of charge BMost of the house plans are offered by building instructors CFifty percent of the American young couples build housesDMost of the owner builders design their homes45. Which of the following is TRU
30、E according to the passage?A. Most owner-builders are professional building workersB. Owner-builders can save 30 percent to 45 percent of what a ready-made home would cost.C. Less than 40 percent of owner-builders buy commercial plans.D. Only if you have carpentry skill can you build your own house.
31、CA young man learns whats most important in life from the guy next door. It had been some time since Jack had seen the old man. College, girls, career, and life itself got in the way. In fact, Jack moved clear across the country in pursuit of his dreams. There, in the rush of his busy life, Jack had
32、 little time to think about the past and often no time to spend with his wife and son. He was working on his future, and nothing could stop him. Over the phone, his mother told him, “Mr. Belser died last night. The funeral is Wednesday.” Memories flashed through his mind like an old newsreel as he s
33、at quietly remembering his childhood days. “Jack, did you hear me?”“Oh, sorry, Mom. Yes, I heard you. Its been so long since I thought of him. Im sorry, but I honestly thought he died years ago,” Jack said. “Well, he didnt forget you. Every time I saw him hed ask how you were doing. Hed reminisce ab
34、out the many days you spent over his side of the fence as he put it,” Mom told him. “I loved that old house he lived in,” Jack said.“You know, Jack, after your father died, Mr. Belser stepped in to make sure you had a mans influence in your life,” she said “Hes the one who taught me carpentry,” he s
35、aid. “I wouldnt be in this business if it werent for him. He spent a lot of time teaching me things he thought were importantMom, Ill be there for the funeral,” Jack said. As busy as he was, he kept his word. Jack caught the next flight to his hometown. Mr Belsers funeral was small and uneventful. H
36、e had no children of his own, and most of his relatives had passed away. The night before he had to return home, Jack and his Mom stopped by to see the old house next door one more time.Standing in the doorway, Jack paused for a moment. It was like crossing over into another dimension, a leap throug
37、h space and time. The house was exactly as he remembered. Every step held memories. Every picture, every piece of furniture.Jack stopped suddenly. “Whats wrong, Jack?” his Mom asked.“The box is gone.” he said. “What box?” Mom asked. “There was a small gold box that he kept locked on top of his desk.
38、 I must have asked him a thousand times what was inside. All hed ever tell me was the thing I value most.” Jack said. It was gone. Everything about the house was exactly how Jack remembered it, except for the box. He figured someone from the Belser family had taken it. “Now Ill never know what was s
39、o valuable to him.” Jack said.“I better get some sleep. I have an early flight home, Mom.” It had been about two weeks since Mr. Belser died. Returning home from work one day, Jack discovered a note in his mailbox “Signature required on a package. No one at home. Please stop by the main post office
40、within the next three days.” the note read. Early the next day Jack retrieved the package. The small box was old and looked like it had been mailed a hundred years ago. The handwriting was difficult to read, but the return address caught his attention. “Mr. Harold Belser” it read. Jack took the box
41、out to his car and ripped open the package. There inside was the gold box and an envelope. Jacks hands shook as he read the note inside. “Upon my death, please forward this box and its contents to Jack Bennett. Its the thing I valued most in my life.” A small key was taped to the letter. His heart r
42、acing, as tears filling his eyes, Jack carefully unlocked the box. There inside he found a beautiful gold pocket watch. Running his fingers slowly over the finely etched casing, he unlatched the cover. Inside he found these words engraved:“Jack, Thanks for your time! -Harold Belser.” “The thing he v
43、alued most wasmy time”Jack held the watch for a few minutes, then called his office and cleared his appointments for the next two days. “Why?” Janet, his assistant asked. “I need some time to spend with my son,” he said, “Oh, by the way, Janet, thanks for your time!” 46. Why did Jack think Mr. Belse
44、r died years ago? A. College and career prevented him from remembering Mr. Bleser. B. Jack was too busy with his business and family to think about Mr. Belser. C. Jack was too busy realizing his dreams to think about Mr. Belser. D. His present busy life washed away his childhood memories.47. Jacks m
45、other told him on the phone about Mr. Belser EXCEPT that _. A. Mr. Belser often asked how Jack was doing B. Mr. Belsers funeral would take place on Wednesday C. Mr. Belser had asked for Jacks mailing address D. Mr. Belser had pleasant memories of their time together48. Why did Belser send Jack his g
46、old watch? A. Because he was grateful for Jacks time with him. B. Because he had no children or relatives. C. Because he thought he had to keep his word. D. Because Jack had always wanted it during his childhood.49. Why did Jack say he needed some time to spend with his son? A. He was very tired of
47、his work and wanted to have a good rest. B. He had promised to spare more time to stay with his son. C. He had missed his son and his family for days. D. He came to realize the importance of the time with his family.50. From the passage we can infer _. A. Jack was quite upset at Mr. Belsers death. B
48、. Jack felt it regretful that he hadnt spent too much time with Mr. Belser. C. Jack brought Mr. Belser much pleasure while learning carpentry. D. Mr. Belsers child had died before him.DFrom now on, never spend your precious time thinking of reasons for your failures and shortcomings. Instead, realiz
49、e that the seeds of success were planted within you when you were born. Only you have the power to make those seeds grow.The seeds, and the power to grow them, are contained in the most awesome machine ever created：the human mind. Success is a choice and not a chance. You were born a winner. You wer
50、e born rich. You can be a success if only you make the right choice.You cannot be successful without first developing your self-esteem. Your level of self-esteem is always based on the degree of control that you are able to exercise over yourself, and thus over your life. People with low self-esteem
51、 are people who do not believe that they have any power, or responsibility for their lives. They are the perennial(长期的) victims and martyrs. They are leaves tossed(摇摆) by the winds of chance blown about with any sudden change in the weather.You can exercise control over your life only to the degree
52、that you believe that you are responsible for everything that happens in your life. Failures think that everything happens by accident and chance. Successful people realize that they are responsible.Everything happens as a result of something. If we can identify the cause, we can control the effect.
53、 We are responsible for what we choose to think and believe. One generally rises to the level that one expects. We are responsible for setting our expectations. Our success is dependent upon our level of confidence.If you associate with positive-thinking people, you are definitely going to achieve s
54、uccess. On the contrary, the opposite happens. We are responsible for finding, planting, and nurturing the seeds that contain future victory, born from setbacks.In short, in all areas of your life, whether they be financial, physical, emotional, or spiritual, you are responsible. Once you recognize
55、this, accept it, and firmly believe it, you are on the road to success.51. People with low self-esteem are compared to leaves because they _ .A. are ready to change their mindsB. are easily affected by windy weatherC. dont have the power to face their fateD. cant exercise control over themselves52.
56、Losers would think that_.A. success is the result of hard workB. working hard will lead to successC. their failure is only because of bad luckD. they dont make efforts to succeed53. It can be inferred from paragraph 5 that_ .A. whether we will succeed depends on our attitudesB. developing confidence
57、 is the key to future successC. thoughts and beliefs are the result of creative mindD. setting our expectations is essential before taking action54. The last paragraph serves as _.A. the proof of the authors pointsB. the conclusion of the argumentC. an introduction to another topicD. a comparison be
58、tween two views55. Which is the best title for the text?A. Success is a choice.B. The secrets of success.C. Develop our confidence.D. How to achieve success.第二部分：书面表达（满分35分）第一节：阅读表达（共5小题，每题2分，满分10分）Many people think school uniforms (校服) help maintain school discipline (纪律), decreasing the amount of
59、discipline problems. A child in a school uniform is more likely to take school seriously. Putting on school uniforms means he or she is going to school just like dad dresses up to go to work. School reports that school uniforms decrease fighting and violence that are caused by arguments over fashion
60、able clothes. Children always make fun of those who dont have trendy clothes. Those who cant afford name brand clothes are sensitive about (对.明感) their clothes. School uniforms help ease tension. Many parents believe that students wearing school uniforms look nicer and that a school uniforms policy
61、ensures that children will come to school in appropriate clothing and avoid focusing their attention on fashionable clothes rather than homework.School uniforms are a bargain. They are becoming much less expensive that many other clothes. They are economical, especially compared to designer clothing
62、. School uniforms last longer because they are made for repeated wash and wear. However, there are also some educators who take a totally different attitude towards school uniforms. They think students should pursue individuality which is considered more important than what they wear. Some students
63、reject any rules. Forcing them to wear school uniforms only make their rebellious spirit. They _ by widening, shortening, or lengthening them and teachers are given the impossible task of making every student wearing school uniform.56. What is the passage mainly about? ( within 15 words )_57. Fill i
64、n the blank (within 6 words)_58. Why do the parents support that the students should wear school uniforms?59. Which sentence in the passage is the closest in meaning to the following one?It is more possible that a child who wears school uniforms pay more attention to school._60. Translate the underl
65、ined sentence._第二节：短文写作： 如今世界粮食短缺，价格飞涨，给部分地区造成社会动荡。假设在你校开展的研究性学习中，你们小组以“World Food Crisis”为题进行研究，现在请你代表你们小组向全体同学简要介绍你们的研究成果。主要内容如下：造成的原因 1. 气候变化，造成粮食减产2. 工业发展，城市化加速，耕地减少3. 世界能源价格上涨，使用粮食生产生物燃料应对的措施 1. 注重环保，改善生态 2. 严格保护耕地 3. 富国支持穷国，促进世界和谐你如何做出自己的贡献 1 2注意：1. 内容包括以上要点，但不要逐句翻译2. 字数150左右，文章开头已提供，不计入总词数3.
66、参考词汇：城市化 urbanization 生物燃料 biofuelsHello, everyone,Now Ill tell you something about our research project The World Food Crisis on behalf of our group. As you know, food shortages have hit many countries in the world and even caused social unrest in some areas. _参考答案：Hello, everyone,Now Ill tell you
67、something about our research project The World Food Crisis on behalf of our group. As you know, food shortages have hit many countries in the world and even caused social unrest in some areas. But who is responsible for the world food crisis? First, annual world grains output has declined because of climate change. Then lots of farmland has been lost with the rapid development of industry and . Besides, faced with the rising energy prices, people have turned to the production of fuels, which has caused worse situation.