安徽省宿州市宿城一中2017-2018高三二模考试英语

1、.2019-2019年宿城一中高三二模试卷高中英语本试卷分第I卷选择题和第II卷非选择题两部分。共150分，共12页。考生本卷须知：1、答题前，务必在试题卷、答题卡规定的地方填写自己的姓名、座位号，并认真核对答题卡上所粘贴的条形码中姓名、座位号与本人姓名、座位号是否一致。2、答第I卷时，每题选出答案后，用2B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。3、答第II卷时，必须使用0.5毫米的黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上书写，要求字体工整、笔迹明晰。必须在题号所指示的答题区域作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上答题无效。 4、考试完毕后，务必将试

2、题卷和答题卡上一并上交。第二部分 阅读理解共两节，总分值40分第一节共15小题；每题2分，总分值30分阅读以下短文，从每题所给的四个选项A、B、C和D中，选出最正确选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AThe London Travelcard is a paper ticket that is valid on all London public transport. Online exclusive: you can not buy a paper 7 Day Travelcard from Underground stations in London it can only be bought

3、 in advance.Unlimited travel: the Travelcard gives you unlimited travel on Londons public transport network.No queuing: while other visitors wait in line at the train station with their heavy bags, youll be ready to travel as soon as you arrive in London.Low prices: a Travelcard is of great value, a

4、nd you get a discount on the Tames Riverboats and Emirates Air Line cable car.Should I buy an Anytime Travelcard or an Off Peak Travelcard?It depends on what time of the day you will be travelling:Anytime Travelcards can be used at any time; Off Peak Travelcards are cheaper, but cannot be used on Mo

5、nday to Friday before 9:30 am.Which zones do I need a Travelcard for?The center of London, including most major attractions, is in Zones 12. Most suburban 郊区的 areas of London, including Wembley Stadium and Wimbledon Tennis Club, are within Zones 1-4. Almost the whole of London, including H

6、eathrow and London City Airports, is in Zones 1-6.To check which zones the areas you want to visit are in, see the full map of the London transport network.Tickets prices: Zones 12Zones 13Zones 14Zones 15Zones 161 Day AnytimeN/AN/AAdult: 12.10Child: 6.00N/AAdult: 17.20Child: 8.601 Day Off PeakN

7、/AN/AN/AN/AAdult: 12.10Child: 6.007 Day AnytimeAdult: 32.40Child: 16.20Adult: 38.00Child: 19.00Adult: 46.50Child: 23.30Adult: 55.20Child: 27.60Adult: 59.10Child: 29.60Single JourneyN/AN/AN/AN/AAdult: 6.00Child: 3.00 Ticket prices：N/A:Not applicableAdult: 16+    Child :11-15Under

8、11 travel free, 11+ need their own travel ticket.         N/A: Not available21. what s the advantage of using London travelcard？A. You can travel more places in London B. You can avoid the peak timeC. You may get a discount on all transport in LondonD. It save

9、s you a lot of time waiting in line to get a ticket22. what is your best choice if you want to travel from central London to Heathrow？A. A London Travelcard for zones 1-2B. A London Travelcard for zones 1-3C. A London Travelcard for zones 1-4D. A London Travelcard for zones 1-623. how much should be

10、 pay if Jack is planning to take his two kids aged 10 and 12 to travel in zones 1-2 with the 7day anytime tickets？A. 32.40B. 64.80C. 48.60D. 81.0024. Whats the purpose of this passage?A. to guide how travel in LondonB. to introduce the London TravelcardC. to introduce the public transport in LondonD

11、. to compare the different transportation means in LondonB The sun was slipping down through the trees and it was time to go home. Time was running out. His mother would look at him and she would know. She always knew. A hot tear ran down his cheek. She trusted him. This was the first year she had l

12、eft him alone for three hours between school and the time she got home from work. She had to work to buy his clothes and to pay for their food and for a place to live. He remembered the nice way she said, “You are a little man now, Joy. It made him sad when his mothers words came back to him. She tr

13、usted him.Remembering this, he felt as if someone had stuck a sharp stick into his side. Her trust in him was all he could think about now. It drove everything else from his mind. “She trusted me. He kept saying to himself. “She trusted me. This was most important. Next to this, the pipe烟斗 and its m

14、agic power meant nothing.Joy looked at the long shadows coming toward him. He now knew what he had to do. And he was in a hurry to get it done. When he took the pipe, he left the store with slow unsure steps. Now his feet were quick, decisive, taking him straight back to the store like an arrow. He

15、was out of breath when he reached the store.Mr. Dow was just inside the door. The big man smiled. Joy wished he had not. Somehow, a bad friendly smile made it more difficult for Joy to do what he wanted to do. Joy was lost for a moment. His feet felt heavy. Suddenly, blindly, he held out the pipe. H

16、is voice struggled to come out from deep inside of the painful chest.“Mr. Dow, he said at last, “I didnt mean to take it.“Thanks, Joy. Mr. Dow said as he gently took the pipe from the boys hand. “How about staying around and helping me close up the shop?Joy felt Mr. Dows big hand on his shoulder. An

17、d Joy felt his shoulders had become a little broader and stronger.25. What kind of a life did Joy and his mother live?A. A poor life. B. A new life.C. A happy life. D. A modem life.26. Why did Joy feel like being hurt by something sharp?A. He felt sorry for his mother.B. He couldnt help the family.C

18、. He had run away from school.D. He disappointed his mothers expectations.27. What do we know about Mr. Dows smile to Joy?A. Its broad. B. Its warm.C. Its false. D. Its secret.28. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A. Magic Trust B. A Powerful SmileC. Unconditional Love D. An

19、Interesting PipeCAmericans recognize that there is a past on which the present rests. But they have not developed their sense of the depth of time as much as this has been done in the Middle East and South Asia. The Arab looks back two to six thousand years for his own origins. History is used as th

20、e basis for almost any modem action. The chances are that an Arab won? start a talk or a speech or analyze a problem without first developing the historical aspects of his subject. The American assumes that time has depths but he seldom stresses its importance of it. The American never questions the

21、 fact that time should be planned and future events should be fitted into a schedule. He thinks that people should look forward to the future and not talk too much on the past. His future is not very far ahead of him. Results must be obtained in the foreseeable future one or two years or, at the mos

22、t, five or ten. Promises to meet deadlines and appointments are taken very seriously. There is real punishment for being late and for not keeping commitments in time. The American thinks it is natural to calculate the value of time. To fail to do so is unthinkable. The American calculates how much t

23、ime is required to do everything. “Ill be there in ten minutes. “It will take six months to finish that job. “I was in the Army for four and a half years. The Americans, like so many other people, also use time as a link that chains events together. If one event occurs on the heels of another, we wi

24、ll certainly try to find a causal relationship between them. If A is seen around the area of BN murder shortly after the crime has been committed we automatically form a connection between A and B. However, events which are separated by too much time are difficult for us to connect in our minds. Thi

25、s makes it almost impossible for us as a nation to engage 从事 in long-range planning. 29. How do Americans see past time according to the first paragraph? A. Its valueless. B. Its limited. C. It reflects today. D. It helps start a talk. A. To calculate the value of the past. B. To plan a schedule for

26、 future events. C. To figure out the importance of time. D. To meet deadlines and appointments. 31. When will Americans chain two events together? A. When common evidence is found. B. When the two events happen one by one. C. When A is found near the scene of Bs crime. D. When one event happens long

27、 after another. 32. What does the author mainly want to tell Americans to do? A. See time further. B. Make a long-range plan. C. Remember the past time. D. Keep their commitments.DThe Indian government may use 3D paintings as virtual speed breakers减速带 on major highways and roads, in order to check s

28、peeding and careless driving, and finally make its deadly roads a little safer. "We are trying out 3D paintings used as virtual speed breakers to avoid unnecessary requirements of speed breakers," India's transport minister Nitin Gadkari wrote.The optical illusions视觉错觉 are supposed to

29、encourage drivers to slow down automatically. Earlier, India had ordered the removal of all speed breakers from highways, which are considered to be a safety hazard for high-speed vehicles. India has the highest number of road accident deaths in the world. According to the World Health Organisation,

30、 over 200,000 people are killed by road accidents.The use of optical illusions as speed breakers was first pioneered in the American city of Philadelphia in 2019, as part of a campaign against speeding motorists. The technique has also been tried out in China to create floating 3D crossings. In Indi

31、a, cities such as Ahmedabad and Chennai have already experimented with 3D zebra crossings in the last one year. In Ahmedabad for instance, a mother and her daughter, both artists, have painted 3D crosswalks in the first few months of 2019. The artists say their motto is "to increase the attenti

32、on of drivers", and that the concept has been successfully tested in accident-prone zones on a highway.However, critics argue that once drivers know that these speed breakers are visual illusions, they may ignore them. Others also point out that India's decision does not consider the safety

33、 of a large number of pedestrians. In the end, the new policy may be just one step towards improving road safety.33. Why are 3D paintings used on main highways and roads?A. To attract the attention of tourists.B. To show the advanced technology.C. To reduce the rate of traffic accidents.D. To make t

34、he surroundings more beautiful.34. What can we learn from Paragraph 3 and 4?A. The idea tested in Ahmedabad recently has been a failure.B. The new policy of 3D zebra crossings must be carried out smoothly.C. The use of optical illusions as speed breakers is controversial in India.D. Philadelphia, th

35、e U.S.A is th second place to use virtual speed breakers in the world.35. What do we know about 3D zebra crossings from the passage?A. They can vastly lower the death rate in India.B. They are designed to increase drivers attention.C. They are welcomed by both drivers and pedestrians.D. They have be

36、en widely used in India so far.第二节共5小题；每题2分，总分值10分根据短文内容，从短文后选项中选出能填入空白处的最正确选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 As you grow older，you'll be faced with some challenging decisions-like whether to cut class or try cigarettesMaking decisions on your own is hard enough，but when other people get involved and try to press

37、ure you one way or another it can be even harderPeople who are your age，like your classmates，are called peers_36_ Peers can have a positive influence on each otherMaybe another student in your science class taught you an easy way to remember the planets in the solar system_37_ These are examples of

38、how peers positively influence each other_38_ For example，a few kids in school might try to get you to cut class with them； your soccer friend might try to convince you to be mean to another player and never pass him the ballIt is tough to be the only one who says "no" to peer pressure，but

39、 you can do it_39_You've probably had a parent or teacher advising you to" choose your friends wisely"Peer pressure is a big reason why they say thisIf you choose friends who don't cut class，smoke cigarettes，or lie to their parents，then you probably won't do these things either

40、，even if other kids doIf you continue to face peer pressure and you're finding it difficult to handle，talk to someone you trust _40_. Learning from the mistakes is more important.A. Most of us have experienced such kind of periodB. Don't feel guilty if you've made a mistake or twoC. Some

41、times peers influence each other in negative waysD. For some teenagers, its difficult to get through this timeE. Maybe you got others excited about your new favorite book，and now everyone's reading itF. When they try to influence how you act，to get you to do something，it's called peer pressu

42、reG. Paying attention to your own feelings and beliefs about what is right and wrong can help you know the right thing to do第三部分：英语知识运用共20小题；每题1.5分，总分值30分第一节完形填空共20小题；每题1.5分，总分值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正确选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Walking across campus校园 with every pair of eyes on you can be e

43、mbarrassing, especially when youre 13 years old. I looked around me in 41 of a friendly face, a smile, anything. I was quite disappointed. And I, 42 , felt somewhat foolish, walking across campus 43 with a false smile plastered 粘贴 across my face. I was simply 44 to follow the advice my mother had gi

44、ven me years before: when things get 45 , smile. No matter where you are, a smile will always be understood. A smile is 46 . At that very moment, however, I felt my mothers advice didnt 47 .When the teacher 48 me to the class as the “American girl, 10 sets of hands immediately shot up. Some students

45、 had 49 ; others wanted to practice their English with me. Because I couldnt speak much Chinese 50 , I communicated with them via通过 gestures mixed in with 51 English and Chinese. Although I was 52 , I wasnt sure how much of it was 53 . It was almost as if they were 54 about me and I was being examin

46、ed. 55 , who could blame them? After all, I was the first American ever to 56 the school.Then, from across the room, a Chinese classmate suddenly 57 at me, and my nerves were instantly 58 . Though there are cultural and language 59 , we were sharing something in common. And as usual, my mother was r

47、ight. A smile does make a 60 .41. A. favor B. memory C. place D. search42. A. in turn B. in return C. in addition D. in vain43. A. steadily B. attractively C. alone D. unwillingly44. A. helping B. trying C. pretending D. undertaking45. A. awkward B. smooth C. ready D. reachable46. A. ordinary B. sma

48、ll C. universal D. traditional47. A. last B. change C. exist D. work48. A. led B. introduced C. took D. invited49. A. examinations B. explanations C. questions D. thrills50. A. either B. often C. sometimes D. yet51. A. broken B. standard C. fluent D. everyday52. A. spotted B. focused on C. ignored D

49、. watched out53. A. positive B. direct C. interesting D. open54. A. hopeful B. nervous C. worried D. curious55. A. Above all B. Once more C. Then again D. As usual56. A. attend B. leave C. study D. explore57. A. shouted B. smiled C. nodded D. waved58. A. felt B. touched C. calmed D. tested59. A. sim

50、ilarities B. barriers C. links D. connections60. A. fortune B. noise C. deal D. difference第II卷第三部分 英语知识运用共两节，总分值45分第二节共10小题；每题1.5分，总分值15分阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容1个单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Its hard to imagine two societies that deal with their elders as differently as the U. S. and China. And I am pretty sure about t

51、hat. My wife Junling is a Shanghai native. Last month   61    the first time we visited my father at a nursing home in the U. S. She    62   shake by the experience and later told me, “You know, in China, its a great shame    63   put a parent into a nursing home. In China the tradition has been straightforward for centuries: parents raise children; then the children care for the parents as they become old. For example, Jiang Xiaoli, a high school teacher, and his wife r