高中英语高考模拟试题第2套

1、高中英语高考模拟试题第 2套注意事项：1 .答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。2 .回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，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。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。3 .考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。第一部分阅读（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5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。ATop Sites to See in New YorkCentral ParkFor more than

2、150 years, visitors have come to Central Park's 843 green acres in the heart of Manhattan. Since 1980, the Park has been managed by the Central Park Conservancy, in partnership with the public. You can visit the official website of Central Park to learn more about Park happenings and activities

3、and to learn how to help Central Park.Telephone: 212-310-6600Location: 59th to 110th Street, Manhattan Borough, from Central Park West to 5th Avenue, New York City, NY10022Open Hours: 06: 00-23:00The National 9/11 Memorial MuseumThe national 9/11 Memorial & Museum is a place of remembrance honor

4、ing those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks of September 11,2001. The 9/11 Memorial Museum displays Monumental artifacts linked to the events of 9/11, while presenting stories of loss, sympathy and recovery that are central to telling the story of the 2001 attacks and the consequence. It

5、 also explores the global impact of 9/11 and its continuing significance.Telephone: 212-312-8800Location: 180 Greenwich St, World Trade Center, New York City, NY 10007Open Hours: 09: 00-20: 00The Metropolitan Museum of ArtAt New York City's most visited museum and attraction, you will experience

6、 over 5,000 years of art from around the world. The Met is for anyone as a source of inspiration, insight and understanding. You can learn, escape,play, dream, discover and connect.Telephone: 212-535-7710第3页共8页Location: 1000 5th Avenue, New York City, NY 10028-0198Open Hours: 10: 00-17: 301. How can

7、 you get more information about the activities in Central Park?A . By calling the park.B . By visiting its website.C . By consulting the staff.D . By writing to the manager.2. Where can you go if you're interested in art?A. 59th to 110th Street.B. 180 Greenwich St.C. World Trade Center.D. 1000 5

8、th Avenue.3. Where can you probably find the text?A. An official report.B. A popular magazine.C. A tourist brochure.D. A product handbook.BA dog spent the last four years of his life waiting at a crossroad in the Thai city of Khon Kaen as if waiting for someone. People originally thought the dog had

9、 been abandoned,but then realized that he looked healthy, so people asked around about him. It turned out that the dog had indeed been spending most of his time around that crossroad, but a woman had been coming round regularly to bring him food and water.One day, while photographing the dog everyon

10、e called Leo, a reporter met the woman who had been taking care of him. She had come to drop off some food. After learning the story about the dog and the woman, the reporter decided to share the story on social media. The post soon went viral and the photos of Leo got shared hundreds of times. And

11、the photos reached the eyes of Le0A former old owner.Nang Noi Sittisarn, a 64-year-old woman from Thailand ' Roi Et Province, almost had a heart attack when her daughter showed her a photo of the beloved dog named BonBon she had lost during a car trip. When she learned that he had been waiting f

12、or her in the same spot for the last four years her heart melted融化）.Auntie Noi told her daughter to drive her to where the dog was waiting. When she got there and called his name. BonBon, the poor dog started wiggling（扭动）his tail and came to her, but when she tried to take him home with her, he was

13、unwilling to follow. She didn't want to force the dog to come with her so she agreed to leave him with his new master. However, she and her daughter will come to visit him regularly.4. Why did the dog look healthy after separation from his former owner?A. He walked around the crossroad constantl

14、y.B. He was kept at a woman ' s home all the time.C. A local reporter brought him food and water.D. A woman looked after him on a regular basis.5. What does the underlined phrase “went viral " in paragraph 2 probably mean?A. Changed surprisingly.B. Spread quickly.C. Appeared gradually.D. Fe

15、ll directly.6. How did Nang Noi Sittisam feel about the dog's waiting for her?A. Shocked. B. Regretful.C. Touched. D. Proud.7. What can we mainly learn from the story about the dog?A. Unbelievable success is worth waiting for.B. We should adjust ourselves to environments.C. We need to learn to b

16、e faithful and thankful.D. No one knows the result until the last minuteCIt ' s easy to think that the globe' s vast oceans would be effective barriers to themovement of land animals. An elephant can ' t swim across the Pacific, after all. But it turns out that plenty of plants and anima

17、ls have unintentionally floated across oceans from one continent to another. Now comes evidence that tiny, trapdoor spide r蒯蛛） made such a journey millions of years ago.Moggridgea rainbowi spiders can be found on Kangaroo Island, which sits off the south coast of Australia. These spiders build a sil

18、k-lined hole in the ground, notes Sophie Harrison, a biologist in Australia. The hole and trapdoor provide these spiders with shelter and protection. It also provides them an out-of-sight spot from which to wait for approaching creatures.There is evidence, though, that the ancestors of them might ha

19、ve traveled millions of meters to get to Australia from Africa. That isn ' t as unlikely as it might at first seem. Australia used to be connected to other continents, long ago, as part of a supercontinent called Gondwana. And humans have been known to transport species all over the planet. But

20、there ' s a third option. The spiders might have rafte乘筏） long distances across the sea.To figure out which story was most likely true, Harrison and her colleagues looked at the spider ' s genes. They looked at the genes in seven Moggridgea rainbowi spiders from Kangaroo, and five species of

21、 Moggridgea spiders from South Africa.The Australian and African spiders split off from a common ancestor some 2 million to 16 million years ago, the genes showed.If a large swatch of land washes into the sea, filled with arachnids临形纲动物）, the spiders may be able to hide themselves throughout the jou

22、rney. Plus, they can “holdtheir breath "and survive on stored oxygen during periods of temporary flooding, the researchers note.8. What is the common belief about land animals according to the text? A. They are sensitive to natural disasters.B. They are unlikely to move across oceans.C. They ca

23、n t makloenag ocean voyage. D. They float across oceans accidentally.9. What does the underlined word“ them” in Paragraph 3 refer to?A. Biologists. B. Australians. C. The spiders. D. The creatures.10. How did the researchers conclude Australian and African spiders are from a common ancestor?A. By co

24、mparing their genes.B. By observing their living habits.C. By making changes to their genes.D. By studying their physical characteristics. 11. What could be the best title for the text?A. These Spiders Traveled Globally to Hide ThemselvesB. These Spiders Became More Adaptive When TravelingC. These S

25、piders Crossed an Ocean to Australia for SurvivalD. These Spiders Crossed an Ocean to Become Australians naturallyDFor many, music is as important to the human experience as eating and breathing. We hear music everywhere at home, the gym, parties and stores. But what kind of music do we prefer to li

26、sten to, and when and why do our musical preferences change?The relationship between the change of seasons and musical preferences was the focus of a study led by psychologist Terry Pettijohn. He and his team based their research on a previous study that examined the relationship between popular mus

27、ic preferencesand the Environmental Security Hypothesis （假设 ）. The results showed that over time, when social and financial conditions were more risky, the songs of the year that were slower, longer, more comforting and serious were most popular. And during periods in which social and financial cond

28、itions were generally stable, the result is opposite.Building on these findings, Pettijohn and his team wondered if the Hypothesis could also be applied to the change of seasons. For college students, the participants in this study autumn begins at the start of the academic school year. Gone are the

29、 carefree days of summe，r when school is out. When summer comes clocks fall back, stealing an hour of daylight, which feel like losing precious time. Winter means colder temperatures, shorter days, and, in many places in the country, snow. Spring, however, is a different story. It representsa fresh

30、starts and when clocks spring forward, we gain an extra hour of day light. As students walk into summer, they re absorbed isunshine and social activity and enjoy a break from school.But do changing seasonal conditions influence musical preferences? To answer this question, the researchers designed t

31、wo studies. What did they find? Both groups of college students favored more serious music during the seasons of fall and winter,and more active and energetic music during the spring and summer seasons.And these findings, Pettijohn argues, have practical significances.12. What is the purpose of the

32、question raised in Paragraph 1?A. To present a different opinion on music.B. To prove where to listen to music matters.C. To introduce the topic on musical preferences.D. To stress the importance of music to humans.13. What influences a person ' s choice of music types according to the previous

33、study? A. Whether one has enough free time.B. Whether one lives in a stable situation.C. Whether one is exposed to sunlight.D. Whether one chooses to change his life.14. What does Paragraph 3 imply?A. Spring has a special meaning to people.B. Students aren ' t fond of school in any season.C. The

34、 Hypothesis disagrees with Pettijohn' s studies.D. The length of summer time is longer than winter time.15. How does Pettijohn feel about the findings of his studies?A. It ' s unexpected.B. It ' s significant.C. It ' s humorous.D. It ' 3cdisraging.第二节（共5小题:每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文

35、，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。The world is a colorful landscape of different languages, skin colors, and different cultures. It ' s important to have a good understanding of different cultures in order to become a well-rounded person. 16One way is to read books written by authors from a pa

36、rticular culture. Reading works by authors who have a close relationship with a particular culture allows people to gain an authentic glimpse into the food, music, language, religion, and way of a life of a particular group of people. 17Another way to learn about different cultures is to try to lear

37、n a foreign language. 18 A person can choose a language she has always wanted to learn and locate learning programs to help her master the language. Besides, one can enroll in a foreign language class in order to learn in a more formal setting. One can also try to visit areas of the city to establis

38、h social connection with native speakersof the language.19 Seek out restaurants that feature authentic food from a variety of countries. Food is an important part of different cultures and allows people to gain deep understanding into a particular culturagroup ' s way of life.Communicating with

39、people from other countries through email or snail mail is another useful way to become familiar with different cultures. 20 Various websites offer pen pal services, offering to connect individuals with pen friends around the world.A. Stories based on a local culture expose one to a different cultur

40、e.B. Trying authentic food from a specific cultural group is also a great idea.C. There are several ways to become knowledgeable about different cultures.D. Making contact with native speakers allows one to gain firsthand knowledge.E. A variety of language-learning books, software, and audio program

41、s is available. F. The Internet has made it possible to communicate with others from different countries.G One way to develop this appreciation is to try to team about other cultures around the world.第二部分语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题:每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的 最佳选项。A couple in Ohi

42、o accidentally dropped off a bag containing almost $ 100, 000 at an Ohio charity shop. Thanks to 21employees, they got money back.The employees were going through 22 last week when they came across a 23 .Inside was $ 97, 004. "It was so much cash, "employee Kelsey Croy said. "I looked

43、 in the bag and we 24 it right there on the desk. And it was $ 97, 004. "Thankfully , the owners 25 a receipt for tax purposes when they dropped off 26 that morning. The employees 27 called the couple but there was no 28.Not wanting to 29 that amount of cash in the store, they called in the Zan

44、esville Police Department 30 repeated calls officers finally got a hold of the couple. The couple hadn't realized the money was 31. They told policethey withdrew all their money to another bank. On the way, they 32 at the charity shop to donate a bag of clothes. That's 33 the money ended up

45、there. "When we finally 34 them, they just asked if they could get it sometime tomorrow. "the officer said.The couple has since made contact with the original35 who found themoney to thank them. “I'mjust glad that I meet with a bunch of honest and loyal people, " Croy said.21.A. h

46、onestB. generousC. braveD. clever22.A.goodsB. donationsC. foodD. money23.A. suitcaseB. boxC. bagD. wallet24.A. putB. countedC. hidD. cleared25.A. asked forB. asked aboutC.gave upD. gave out26.A. cardsB. fruitsC. billsD. clothes27.A. surprisinglyB. hesitatinglyC. eventuallyD. immediately28.A. concern

47、B. informationC. replyD. 1etter29.A. depositB. 1eaveC. wasteD.spend30.A. AfterB. DuringC. BeforeD. In31.A. foundB. missingC. stolenD. forgotten32.A. stoppedB. sighedC. quarreledD. wandered33.A. whyB. whenC. whereD. how34.A. inspected onB. got rid ofC. got throughD. dropped in on35.A. policeB. office

48、rsC. customerD. employee第8页共8页第二节（共10小题：每小题1.5分,满分15分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。From 36 teenage boy to a 38-year-old man, the skillful figure of Kobe in the basketball court is the memory of youth for many Chinese basketball fans.On April 14th,2016, Kobe Bryant 37 (unbelievable) won 60 points

49、in the match versus Utah Jazz ending 38 (he) twenty-year career in NBA perfectly. On that day this match became a hot topic 39 Weibo and WeChat in China. Kobe's40 (glory) 20-year career in NBA became a wonderfulKobe's41memory of plenty of Chinese basketball fans.(retire) brings different kin

50、ds of feelings to many fans. Forone thousand of Kobe's fans there are one thousand different feelings. It is difficult for you 42 (show) no respect for him in the heart 43 you have ever loved Kobe or not. He is not a genius but he could face the whole Los Angeles city alone at morning 4 o'cl

51、ock to practice; he has suffered from injuries, while he shouldered the duty to inspire the team with determination and courage. His diligence, motivation and enthusiasm will be remembered forever. 44 (look) back over the past twenty years, we have to admit that this man and the number 23 player of

52、the Chicago Bulls 45 (change) the basketball game.第三部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)第一节(满分15分)第一节(满分15分)假如你是李华，你校将于下周五晚八点在体育馆举行一场中国功夫(ChineseKungfu)的表演。你想邀请外教 Michael 一起观看演出。请给他写一封邮件，内 容包括：1 .演出时间、地点；2 .简单介绍中国功夫。注意:1.词数80左右：3 .可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯：第二节（满分25分）阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短 文。续写的词数应为150左右。I was ten years old , when some people from a nearby government school came and told my parents that they should send me to a one-year education camp.My parents replied, "What's the use? Education never got us Villagers anywhere. What goo