1、- 1 -浙江杭州 2019 届上学期高三英语模拟卷二第 I 卷第一部分 听力(共两节,满分 30 分)(略)第二部分 阅读理解(共两节,满分 35 分)第一节 (共 10 小题;每小题 2.5 分,满分 25 分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题纸上将该选项涂黑。A A study published in Blood Pressure Monitoring stated that sitting with your legs crossed can increase your blood pressure. Because the bloo
2、d in your legs has to work against gravity to be pumped back to your heart, crossing one leg over the other increases resistance, making it even harder for the blood to circulate. Crossing your legs can also lead to neck and back pain. Ideally, its best for our bodies to sit with our feet planted fl
3、at, hip width apart, on the floor, but its not easy to maintain perfect posture all day at the office. When you sit with your legs crossed your hips are in a twisted position, which can cause one of your pelvic(骨盆) bones to rotate. Since your pelvic bone supports your neck and spine, this can cause
4、pressure on your lower and middle back and neck. You also might notice that when you sit with your legs crossed for long periods of time your feet and legs get tingly or have the feeling of being asleep. This is because when one leg sits on top of the other it causes pressure on the veins and nerves
5、 in your legs and feet, leading to numbness and/or temporary paralysis(瘫痪) in the legs, ankles, or feet. While the feeling of discomfort may only last a minute or two, repeatedly crossing your legs until they feel numb can cause permanent nerve damage.So next time you sit down, try to get yourself i
6、n the habit of sitting with both of your feet on the floor. Not only will it help your posture and stability, but it will also save your health in the long run.21.What is the main purpose of the passage?A. To warn us against the negative effects of crossing legsB. To advocate a healthier way of livi
7、ngC. To help correct our postureD. To present the possible dangers of sitting with legs crossed22. It is advisable not to sit with our legs crossed for long in that _.- 2 -A. it might lead to high blood pressureB. it might do damage to our nervesC. it might cause our bones to rotate D. it might caus
8、e paralysis 23. Which of the following shows the structure of the whole text?BMicrosoft has developed a new smartphone app that interprets eye signals and translates them into letters, allowing people with motor neurone disease to communicate with others from a phone.The GazeSpeak app combines a sma
9、rtphones camera with artificial intelligence to recognize eye movements in real time and convert them into letters, words and sentences.For people suffering from ALS(渐冻症), also known as motor neurone disease, eye movement can be the only way they are able to communicate.“Current eye-tracking input s
10、ystems for people with ALS or other motor impairments are expensive, not robust under sunlight, and require frequent re-calibration and substantial, relatively immobile setups,” said Xiaoyi Zhang, a researcher at Microsoft who developed the technology.“To mitigate the drawbacksWe created GazeSpeak,
11、an eye-gesture communication system that runs on a smartphone, and is designed to be low-cost, robust, portable and easy to learn.”The app is used by the listener by pointing their smartphone at the speaker. A chart that can be stuck to the back of the smartphone is then used by the speaker to deter
12、mine which eye movements to make in order to communicate.The sticker shows four grids of letters, which each correspond to a different eye movement. By looking up, down, left or right, the speaker selects which grids the letters they want belong to. The artificial intelligence algorithm is then able
13、 to predict the word or sentence they are trying to say. Zhangs research, Smartphone-Based Gaze Gesture Communication for People with Motor Disabilities, is set to be presented at the Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems in May.4. How does the GazeSpeak app help ALS suffers speak with th
14、eir eyes and communicate with others?A. It combines a smartphones camera with artificial intelligence to recognize eye movements in real time.B. It performs frequent re-calibration and substantial, relatively immobile setups.C. It interprets eye signals and translates them into letters.D. It is desi
15、gned as a low-cost, robust, portable and easy to learn system.5. What does “they” in the seventh paragraph refer to?A. grids B. speakers C. letters D. movements6. What can be inferred from the passage?- 3 -A. For people suffering from ALS, eye movement can be the only way they are able to communicat
16、e.B. Current eye-tracking input systems are expensive, but robust under sunlight.C. The chart stuck to the back of the smartphone is the key to helping ALS suffers.D. Xiaoyi Zhangs research has not been presented yet.COn the day the tornado hit, there was no indication severe weather was on its wayt
17、he sky was blue and the sun had been out. The first alert my husband, Jimmy, 67, and I, 65, got came around 9 p.m., from some scrolling text on the TV Jimmy was watching. No sooner had we found coverage of the tornado than it was on top of us. The house shook violently, the power went out, and even
18、the wind began to roar through the house. We intended to shelter in the closet of the first floor, which seemed like the safest place, but before getting there, we had to get through three flights of steps. I didnt know how or if we would make it down the steps, as the wind lifted me off my feet. I
19、tried to move forward a bit, but in vain. As we finally reached the last flight of steps, our front door blew out. Pieces of glass flew everywhere. Had we been one step up, a three-foot-long tree branch would have stabbed us.By the time I reached the closet, the tornado had been over us for about a
20、minute. Jimmy pushed me down to the closet floor, but he couldnt get inside himself because of the wind. I grasped Jimmys arm as the tornado sucked the door openwe never did get it fully shutand tried to bring Jimmy with it. My knees and head were full of glass, but in that moment, I felt no pain. I
21、f I had let go, Jimmy would have flown right out the back of the house and into the bay.All of a sudden, Jimmy lifted off his feet like people in tornadoes do in the movies. I thought he was gone. And then everything stopped. He landed on his feet. In those first quiet moments, I couldnt believe it
22、was over. The tornado lasted 4 minutes,but to us, it felt like a life time. Of the houses left standing, ours suffered the most damage. Amazingly, none of us were severely injured.27.Why didnt the couple realize the coming of the tornado? A. There was so signs. B. They didnt pay attention to the wea
23、ther. C. They were too busy to take notice of it. D. We got a wrong alert about it from TV. 28. Facing the disaster, how was the couples reaction?A. Indifferent B. Excited C. Fearful D. Calm 29. Which turned out to be the greatest difficulty for them in escaping from the disaster?.Their house was to
24、o high. B. It was at night and the power went out. - 4 -C. The wind with the tornado was so strong that it lifted them up for several times. D. The couple was too scared to move fast. 30. What can we learn form the passage?A. The author was so severely injured that she felt no pain. B. The couple lo
25、ved each other deeply and the husband put his wife first. C. They missed being stabbed by the long tree branch as they moved fast. D. The author felt regretful for their damaged house.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,并在答题纸上将该选项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。How to Enjoy Life As a Teen The “b
26、est years of your life“? Maybe not, but you can learn to make the most of your high school days. 31 Whether its having a computer, having friends, having a good supply of food, or simply being born in this world. Remember that the point of life is for you to enjoy it. And these are the last few year
27、s you will be able to enjoy yourself without having to worry about the responsibility of an adult. But when you do become one, youll learn to love that responsibility and never want to go back. Choose your friends wisely. 32 In fact, many of the “friends“ you have when you are hot are not true frien
28、ds. Try to have friends that like you for who you are, not just because you are wearing a certain brand of shoes or something like that. Be sociable. Participating in clubs, activities, and sports increases your chances of meeting new friends. 33 Participating gives you something to do instead of si
29、tting bored at home and wallowing in self-pity. Pursue interests you enjoy. Video games, for example, are good if youre the type who can get into that kind of thing. 34 You can either volunteer to gain useful skills for college challenges or learn something in the creative field like painting or dan
30、ce. 35 A. This is the time to start developing and uncovering passions that might otherwise lie dormant.B. While you only need 4 or 5 close friends, that doesnt mean you shouldnt try to meet new people.C. Learn to appreciate small things.D. Enjoy the pleasure before its too late.E. You dont have to
31、be popular and have a gazillion friends to be happy.F. Therefore, be happy, and life will reward you.G. You should also find a hobby that is meaningful or practical.第三部分 语言运用(共两节,满分 45 分)第一节 完型填空(共 20 小题;每小题 1.5 分,满分 30 分)- 5 -阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题纸上将该选项涂黑。When shoppin
32、g in a store, I saw a Cashier talking to a boy of 5. The Cashier said, “Im sorry, but you dont have 36 money to buy this doll.” Then the boy turned 37 me for help.I 38 his cash and replied 39 , but he was still holding the 40 in his hand. Finally, I asked him who he would give it to. He said, “My Si
33、ster has gone to be with God. Daddy says that Mommy is going to see God very soon too, 41 I thought that she could 42 the doll to my sister.” My heart nearly 43 . Then he looked again at the doll with 44 eyes. I quickly 45 for my wallet saying , “Suppose we check again, just 46 you do have enough mo
34、ney for it?” He said, “OK, I hope so.” I 47 some of my money to his, without him seeing and we started to count it. There was enough for the doll and even some 48 money. The boy said, “Thank God for 49 me!”,adding, “I also wanted to buy a white 50 for my mommy, but I didnt dare to ask again.”I finis
35、hed my shopping in a totally different 51 . Two days later, I went to the 52 where her body was 53 for people to make last wishes before her burial. She was there, in her coffin, with a beautiful white rose in her hand and the doll 54 over her chest. The little boys love for his mother and sister is
36、 still, to this day, hard to imagine and 55 me a lot.36. A. enough B. affordable C. appropriate D. available37. A. for B. to C. on D. down38. A. counted B. grasped C. doubted D. watched39. A. willingly B. honestly C. coldly D. patiently40. A. cash B. flower C. money D. doll41. A. so B. but C. since
37、D. while42. A. deliver B. take C. transport D. send43. A. jumped B. beat C. stopped D. hurt44. A. sad B. inspired C. annoyed D. determined45. A. searched B. looker C. longed D. reached46. A. in case B. even though C. as if D. so that47. A. gave B. added C. devoted D. contributed48. A. valuable B. co
38、untless C. precious D. spare49. A. appreciatingB. awarding C. hearing D. supporting50. A. doll B. rose C. skirt D. car51. A. state B. stage C. station D. environment52. A. nursery B. funeral C. clinic D. laundry53. A. exposed B. picked C. packed D. equipped54. A. pressed B. attached C. placed D. bur
39、ied55. A. bores B. attracts C. satisfies D. impresses第 II 卷- 6 -第二节 短文填空(共 10 小题;每小题 1.5 分,满分 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。My passion started decades ago as a kid on a flight to India. I 56 (attract) by how such a large airplane was able to fly smoothly above the clouds. I made 57 a goa
40、l to become a pilot. And I am now a pilot for American Airlines. 58 being a pilot consumes my life, it is a job worth doing.Compared to the jobs of other pilots, my job is 59 (slight) different. Most pilots have their routes they fly. They are then familiar 60 the routes. However, in my case, I part
41、icipate in any job 61 a pilot is immediately required. Having been on the job for over two decades, I learned some important life lessons. As I greet passengers 62 (board )the airplane, I realize I, along with other airline 63 (pilot), have improved the lives of those who we are serving. At this poi
42、nt, I realized 64 important my job was. My life as an airline pilot is definitely not for everyone. However, I think my job is 65 and I will continue to do till I am old enough.第四部分:写作(共两节,满分40分)第一节:应用文写作(满分 15 分)假设你晨辉中学学生会主席,你校将接待来自于澳大利亚某中学的学校访问团。你受学校委托,负责安排一日的活动。请根据以下提示,用英语给该团的领队 John 先生写一封电子邮件,介绍
43、活动计划并简要说明理由,最后征求对方意见。1. 上午参观校园并与我校学生座谈;2. 中午与我校学生共进午餐3. 下午与我校学生游览西湖。注意:1. 词数 80 左右。2. 可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。3. 邮件的开头和结尾已给出,不计入总字数。参考词汇:访问团 delegationDear Mr. Smith,I am Li Hua, chairman of the Student Union, from Chenhui High School._Looking forward to your early arrival.Yours sincerely,Li Hua第二节:概要写作(满分 2
44、5 分)- 7 -阅读下面短文,根据其内容写一篇 60 词左右的内容概要。Surfing the net when you should be finishing a work report, changing clothes when you have a train to catch, or perhaps even lying in bed when youve promised yourself youll work out. Sound familiar? You arent alone. We all procrastinate (拖延) sometimes, especially
45、 when it comes to things we arent really fond of. A study showed that we spend about 218 minutes procrastinating every day, which amounts to 55 days of lost time each year. We might not think these figures particularly worthy of worry, but when we look at the overall impact of procrastination on our
46、 lives, its a different story. Not only does this cost financial loss, it also affects peace of mind. In general, people who continually put things off are unhappier, as well as being less wealthy and healthy.So why do we do it? “When we avoid taking action, were really avoiding pain,” explains psyc
47、hiatrist (精神病学家) Phil Stutz. For most of us, pain avoidance isnt limited to one situation. It applies to almost anything thats painful. Most of us try our best never to leave a comfort zone. Thats why we sacrifice something much more valuable: time. “Our time on earth is limited,” Stutz adds. “Every
48、 moment is an opportunity well never have again. Procrastinators act as if they have all the time in the world. But deep down, they know theyre wasting parts of their life. The trouble is, most of them dont know how to free themselves.”One way he says we rid procrastination is by overcoming the pain of avoidance using daily visualization (想象). “Picture the pain youre avoiding as a black cloud in front of you,” Stut