综合模拟练（一）.docx

综合模拟练(一)第卷第一部分听力(略)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和D)中，选出最佳选项。AFour MustSee Route 66(66号公路) AttractionsThe United States is full of odd roadside attractions.Route 66 is home to some of the oldest and most known attractions of them all.Here are four attractions you should see along the Mother Road：1Paul Bunyan and a Hot DogRoute 66 travelers pass by many fiberglass giants(巨人) right along the road.These giants were a popular form of advertising in the 1960s.Many of them stood in front of service stations.They held car parts，such as mufflers.The collection of Route 66 giants became known as “Muffler Men”Businesses hoped the strange statues would get travelers attention.The first fiberglass giant was a “Paul Bunyan” figure，built in the early 1960s.Its said that Paul Bunyan is a famous wood worker.2Crown Candy Kitchen and Jamaica RayCrown Candy Kitchen has been serving Route 66 travelers from the very beginning.It is just a few short blocks from the 66 path through St. Louis，Missouri.The familyrun soda fountain shop opened more than 100 years ago，and has been making candies and meals ever since.On weekends，people sometimes wait in line for a table at Crown Candy for over an hour.Luckily there is free entertainment right outside.Jamaica Ray，a local folk artist，creates unusual sculptures.3The Worlds Largest Rocking ChairFanning，Missouri，is home to one of the strangest Route 66 attractions.Just off the road sits an almost 13metertall rocking chair.The structure was completed in 2008 on the first of April，or April Fools Day.At one time the chair actually rocked.But officials decided it had to be still to be safe for ever.People are not permitted to climb the chair.We think，however，that it probably happens once in a while when no one is watching.4Big Texans Steak ChallengeFew places better represent the common expression “Everythings Bigger in Texas” than the Big Texan Steak Ranch.Since 1960，it has appealed to travelers with big appetites and a big love of beef.It is hard to miss the huge yellow restaurant or the giant cow statue that sits out front.The cow advertises Big Texans special deal，and what has made this steak ranch famous：a “free” 72ounce(盎司) or 2kilogram steak.There is one trick：the steak is only free if you can eat the entire thing in one hour.A special table is in the middle of the restaurant for the daring diners who accept the challenge.Since 1990，more than 9,000 diners have eaten the entire 2kilogram steak.21What was considered as “Muffler Men”？AHot Dog. BJamaica Ray.CCar parts. DPaul Bunyan.答案D解析推理判断题。根据第一个小标题之下的内容“The collection of Route 66 giants became known as Muffler Men”及“The first fiberglass giant was a Paul Bunyan figure，built in the early 1960s.”可知“Paul Bunyan”被认为是“Muffler Men”。故选D项。22Where will you maybe wait in line on weekends?APaul Bunyan and a Hot Dog.BCrown Candy Kitchen and Jamaica Ray.CThe Worlds Largest Rocking Chair.DBig Texans Steak Challenge.答案B解析细节理解题。根据文章第二个小标题之下第二段首句“On weekends，people sometimes wait in line for a table at Crown Candy for over an hour.”可知选B项。23If you visit The Worlds Largest Rocking Chair，you have to .Aget there in AprilBclimb up and rock itCsee it 13 meters awayDtravel to Fanning，Missouri答案D解析细节理解题。根据题干信息The Worlds Largest Rocking Chair定位到第三个小标题，根据“Fanning，Missouri，is home to one of the strangest Route 66 attractions.”可知选D项。24What is Big Texans Steak Challenge?AThe giant cow statue sits out of the huge ranch.BDiners eat up the entire 72ounce or 2kilogram steak.CThe Big Texan Steak Ranch is the biggest restaurant in Texas.DThe daring diners sit around at a special table in the restaurant.答案B解析细节理解题。根据文章倒数第二段中的“.free 72ounce or 2kilogram steak.There is one trick：the steak is only free if you can eat the entire thing in one hour.”可知，如果食客在一个小时内吃完72盎司或两千克牛排，就不用付钱，由此可知选B项。BWhen young people begin to live independently，homehunting can involve some stress.But they would do well to remember that a new alternative is availablemicrohomes.Lovingly called “tiny houses”，these homes have all living necessities in a small package，including kitchen，bedroom and bathroom.Generally under 50 square meters，most tiny homes accommodate just one or two people though some claim the space for more.Whats lost in size is not lost in design as these homes are often quite unique and modern in design.Besides an attractive appearance，tiny homes can also boast(自夸)unique practical features.Making the best of urban space，the 72 to 122centimeterwide Keret House in Warsaw，the worlds narrowest home，filled in an alley(小巷)The Ecocapsule uses solar power，wind power and rainwater collection to enable its owner to live practically anywhere.A system of rails (栏杆)allows the DALE microhome to adjust room size and number as well as adding the option of an open or enclosed courtyard.Attractive as microhomes are，there are a few drawbacks to consider before getting cozy on a minicouch.Moving into a tiny home requires getting rid of most nonessentials，no matter what the emotional connection to them.Guests will also mostly be out of the question as a result of the limited space.And finally，a microhome is likely a temporary living option for most people since they will probably start families and acquire more possessions.Though the limitations will scare some，there is usually a benefit.A small size results in a small price tag and small bills，making tiny homes easier to save up for a budget.And though you wont have much stuff around the home，this can provide the comfort of simple living and maintenance.Microhomes are also practically mobile and boast ecofriendliness that cant be matched by other homes.They probably arent for everyone or forever，but when it comes to your next (or first) home，they could be just what you need.语篇解读本文介绍了微型房子吸引人的外观、独特的实用价值、存在的一些缺点以及价格优势。25Which statement about a microhomes is right?AMicrohomes are usually around 72 square meters.BPeople cant take a bath in most microhomes.CMicrohomes lose in size as well as in design.DIn Warsaw there is a very narrow microhome.答案D解析细节理解题。根据第三段第二句“.the 72to 122centimeterwide Keret House in Warsaw，the worlds narrowest home，filled in an alley.”可知，世界上最狭窄的屋子凯雷特房子，就座落在华沙的一个小巷子里，故选D项。26Many young people wont live in a microhome for very long，probably because .Athey cant afford the high cost of living in itBthey cant find space to place thingsCthey will get bored with it very soonDthey will get married and have children答案D解析推理判断题。根据第四段最后一句“.a microhome is likely a temporary living option.since they will probably start families and acquire more possessions.”可知微型房子有可能只是很多人暂时的居住选择，因为他们很有可能会成家，从而有更多的物品。故选D项。27The purpose of the passage is to .Aintroduce microhomes to readersBdescribe the appearance of microhomesCtell readers the disadvantages of microhomesDshow readers how to pack more things in microhomes答案A解析推理判断题。纵观全文可知，文章主要描述微型房子的外观、实用价值、缺点等，即文章主要目的在于向读者介绍微型房子，故选A项。CThe European Union on Monday prohibited the use of Xray body scanners(扫描仪) in European airports，parting ways with the US.Transportation Security Administration，which has used hundreds of the scanners as a way to screen millions of airline passengers for explosives hidden under clothing.The European Commission，which enforces common policies of the EU.s member countries，adopted the rule “in order not to risk doing harm to citizens health and safety”As a ProPublica/PBS NewsHour investigation detailed earlier this month，Xray body scanners use ionizing radiation(电离辐射)，a form of energy that has been shown to damage DNA and cause cancer.Although the amount of radiation is extremely low，equal to the radiation a person would receive in a few minutes of flying，several research studies have concluded that a small number of cancer cases would result from scanning hundreds of millions of passengers a year.European countries will be allowed to use an alternative body scanner relying on radio frequency waves，which have not been linked to cancer.The US. Transportation Security Administration(TSA) has also used hundreds of those machinesknown as millimeterwave scannersin US. airports.But unlike Europe，it has decided to use both types of scanners.The TSA would not comment specifically on the EU.s decision.But in a statement，TSA spokesman Mike McCarthy said，“As one of our many layers of security，TSA uses the most advanced technology available to provide the best opportunity to detect dangerous items，such as explosives.”“We strictly test our technology to ensure it meets our high detection and safety standards before it is placed in airports，” he continued.“Since January 2010，advanced imaging technology has detected more than 300 dangerous or illegal items on passengers in US. airports nationwide.”Body scanners have been controversial(有争议的) in the United States since they were first used in prisons in the late 1990s and then in airports for tests after 911.语篇解读本文主要讲述了欧盟为了不损害公民的健康，宣布禁止在机场使用X射线身体扫描仪。28Why did the European Union prohibit the use of Xray scanners in European airports?ABecause they are made in the US.BBecause they are not effective in use.CBecause they might do harm to passengers.DBecause their radiation is extremely low.答案C解析细节理解题。根据第二段“The European Commission，which enforces common policies of the EU.s member countries，adopted the rule in order not to risk doing harm to citizens health and safety”可知，欧盟禁止使用X射线扫描仪是因为它们可能会损害公民的健康。故选C项。29Which of the following is TRUE about the new body scanners to be used in Europe?AThey will risk doing harm to passengers.BThey use ionizing radiation heavily.CTheir radiation is extremely high.DThey wont risk causing cancer.答案D解析细节理解题。根据第四段第一句“European countries will be allowed to use an alternative body scanner relying on radio frequency waves，which have not been linked to cancer.”可知，欧洲国家将被允许使用另一种依靠无线电波的身体扫描仪，尚未发现该仪器会导致癌症。故选D项。30What can we infer from TSAs statement?AThe TSA will stop using the Xray scanners.BThe TSA wont use EU.s alternative scanners.CThe EU.s alternative scanners are not advanced.DThe Xray scanners are safe and effective.答案D解析推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“We strictly test our technology to ensure it meets our high detection and safety standards before it is placed in airports.”可知，美国交通安全管理局声称在扫描仪放置到机场之前，他们会严格测试技术，以确保它符合他们较高的检测和安全标准。故选D项。31What is the main idea of the passage?AThe EU. and the US. have different opinions.BEurope bans Xray body scanners used at US. airports.CDifferent scanners will be used in America.DBody scanners have been controversial.答案B解析主旨大意题。根据第一段可知，本文主要讲述欧盟为了不损害公民的健康，宣布禁止在机场使用X射线身体扫描仪，而这种扫描仪却在美国机场被大量使用。故选B项。DIn 2013 alone at least 20,000 African elephants were killed for their teeth.In South Africa over the last two years more than 2,200 rhinos were killed for their horns.These numbers are alarming，because current rates of illegal hunting are faster than birth rates，which could lead to extinction for these ecologically important creatures in their environment.Indeed，some elephant and rhino populations are on track to be locally extinct within the next decade.If you are reading this，you may already be aware of these facts.But you might not know that wildlife trafficking(走私) not only threatens the existence of elephants and rhinos but is also leading to extinction of other species，such as tigers，tortoises，sea turtlesand the worlds most trafficked mammal(哺乳动物)pangolins.Pangolins are the only mammals that are entirely covered in tough scales(鳞)，which make them look very strong.But actually they are endangered mammals.There are eight different species of pangolins，four in Asia and four in Africa，and all are threatened with extinction.Although pangolins are protected throughout most of the countries where they live，high demand in East Asia，where the delicious pangolin meat is considered a delicacy and where their scales are used in traditional medicines，is driving an illegal trade in both live animals and pangolin parts.The number of pangolin trafficking is shocking.Experts believe that over the last 10 years more than 1 million pangolins were taken from the wild.It is estimated that between 40,000 and 81,250 pangolins were killed for the illegal trade in 2013 alone.In February，the United States released a plan to deal with wildlife trafficking，which lays out the steps we will take to fight the illegal trade in wildlife，including pangolins.We are strengthening the carrying out of the plan；building international cooperation and contribution to protect wildlife；raising awareness to drive down the demand that is fuelling the illegal trade.Get involved and remember World Wildlife Day(March 3) by spreading the plan.Use social media and tell everyone that now is the time to get serious about wildlife crime and end the demand that threatens species，big and small，from the huge elephant to the shy pangolin.语篇解读本文通过一些数据描述了现在濒临灭绝的野生动物的现状：数量的减少和非法的猎杀和贸易。针对此现象美国发布了一项计划，加强国际合作，提高人们保护野生动物的意识，减少对野生动物的猎杀。32How many endangered creatures are mentioned in the passage?A4. B5.C6. D7.答案C解析细节理解题。第一段中提到“African elephants”和“rhinos”，第二段最后一句中提到“tigers，tortoises，sea turtles”和“pangolins”，由此可知文章一共提到以上六种濒临灭绝的物种。故选C项。33Which of the following is TRUE according to Paragraph 3?AEight species of pangolins live on the same continent.BPangolins are not protected in most of their natural habitats.CThe scales of pangolins can be used as an ingredient for cooking.DHigh demand contributes to the illegal trade of pangolins in East Asia.答案D解析细节理解题。根据第三段第四句“.high demand in East Asia.is driving an illegal trade in both live animals and pangolin parts.”可知，东亚的高需求导致了非法买卖穿山甲。故选D项。34What can we know about the plan released by the US.?ASocial media will be used to spread World Wildlife Day.BWhether the plan will be worked out remains to be seen.CThe US. will work together with other countries to protect wildlife.DMore and more people are advised to increase their needs of pangolins.答案C解析细节理解题。根据倒数第二段第一句可知，美国发布了一项保护野生动物的计划，根据倒数第二段第二句中的“.building international cooperation and contribution to protect wildlife.”可知选C项。35What is the authors intention of writing the passage?ATo inform us of something about World Wildlife Day.BTo raise awareness of protecting endangered wildlife.CTo explain why pangolins are illegally traded in East Asia.DTo show how the United States is to fight the illegal trade in wildlife.答案B解析写作意图题。根据最后一段最后一句“Use social media and tell everyone that now is the time to get serious about wildlife crime and end the demand that threatens species.”可知，使用社交媒体告诉每个人应严肃对待野生动物犯罪，并结束对野生动物的需求，也就是在唤起大众保护濒临灭绝的野生动物的意识。故选B项。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。Four Secrets of People Who Stay Slim EffortlesslyTo stay a healthy weight，most slim people dont go on restrictive diets. 36 Researchers analyzed the habits of 147 adults through an online Global Healthy Weight Registry，whose responses stressed one major thing for healthy living：Routine is key.1They eat breakfast.Ninetysix percent reported eating breakfast nearly every day.Those who give up a morning meal tend to consume more calories at lunchtime. 37 Therefore，eating breakfast could，instead，really be a sign of living healthfully.Its routine，people.2They exercise.Fortytwo percent of study participants reported exercising five or more times a week.Exercise does so much for our bodies and brains，including reducing stress and depression as well as the risk of diabetes(糖尿病) 38 Thats winwin for weight loss.3 39 According to the research,44 percent of participants reported at least one “nonrestrictive strategy” to their eating，such as listening to inner calls，eating highquality and lowprocessed foods and cooking at home.Consider cutting out vending machine snacks for more nutritious ones，or even eating at home.4They eat mindfully.They think about what theyre putting in their bodies.While 74 percent said they never or rarely diet,92 percent reported being aware of what they ate. 40 AThey dont eat outside.BThey dont restrict what they eat.CInstead，they practice easy habits.DHowever，you can keep simple routine to make yourself slim.EThis number suggests slim people dont engage in mindless eating.FSkipping breakfast is also associated with increased weight over time.GOne more really cool side effect is that it will make you eager for a healthier diet.36答案C解析根据该空后的“analyzed the habits”可知，habits在此为关键词；且文章第一句中的“dont go on restrictive diets(没有限制饮食)”，与C项中的Instead(相反)逻辑关系相符。故选C项。37答案F解析根据本段段落标题“They eat breakfast.”可知，本段内容与“吃早饭”相关，F项中的Skipping breakfast符合语境。故选F项。38答案G解析根据空前一句“锻炼对身体和大脑有很多好处，可缓解压力和忧郁，降低患糖尿病的风险。”及空后一句“Thats winwin for weight loss.”可推断出，锻炼还能从另一方面有助于减肥，G项“锻炼另一个很棒的意外效果是让人们向往更健康的饮食。”符合语境。故选G项。39答案B解析根据本段中的“nonrestrictive strategy to their eating”可知，本段主要讲他们不限制食物的种类。故选B项。40答案E解析根据段落标题“They eat mindfully.”可知，本段建议人们要专注地吃饭。E项中的“dont engage in mindless eating”与之呼应。故选E项。第三部分英语知识运用(共两节，满分45分)第一节完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)阅读下面短文，从短文后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。Many people are constantly waiting for their life to start.“When Im older Ill do this.” and “In a few years Ill do that.” They think the life they are 41 is boring and meaningless.Who has never viewed himself or herself 42 worthless and unattractive?In others eyes，you are always “the funny one” and become loud and overconfident to mask what you are actually feeling， 43 few people know about the way you