1、 1 2016 年河北省邯郸市第一中学高三下学期第二次模拟英语 一、阅读理解（共 4 小题） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（ ABCD）中，选出最佳选项，并填入答题卷的相应位置。 A Su Hua is studying at Cambridge, UK.She has bought a bicycle and is worried about security.Her friend, Kate, found this article and sent it to her.1.Which part of the text gives you information on how to l
2、ock up your bicycle when you leave it? A.Locks. B.Marking. C.Registration. D.Basic Security. 解析： 细节理解 。 根据短文中的 “Do not leave your bicycle in out-of-the-way places.Always lock your bicycle when you leave.”可判断出在 Basic Security 中给你有关离开时锁自行车的信息。可知本题应选D。 答案： D 2.The underlined phrase act as a deterrent t
3、o a thief means _. A.help you recognize your bike B.help the police find your bicycle C.stop someone stealing your bicycle D.stop you worrying about your bike 2 解析： 句意猜测 。 根据下文中的 “It can also help the police find your bicycle.”可判断出画线部分 act a deterrent to a thief”的意思是 “防止有人偷你的自行车 ”。可知本题选 C。 答案： C 3.T
4、he main purpose of this article is _. A.to tell you what to do if your bicycle is stolen B.to suggest ways of keeping your bicycle safe C.to give you advice on where to buy a good lock D.to say why you shouldnt keep your bicycle in a quiet place 解析： 推理判断 。 纵观全文，可知这篇短文讲述了如何保证你的自行车的安全 ,所以其目的是建议你保证你的自行
5、车的安全。故选 B。 答案： B 2.B Alexis, 17, sat quietly in the passenger seat of her dads car.She let her eyes lazily scan the landscape for wildlife.Then a deer came into view about 200 yards in front of them.Dad, theres a deer there! Alexis said.It was a male deer with sharp antlers (角 ) on each side of its
6、head. As the car moved closer, Alexis saw that the deers head was bent toward the ground.Then she heard a scream and saw an arm fly up near the deers head.Alexis realized the deer was attacking a woman.Sue, a 44-year-old mother, had been out for her morning run.The deer followed her and edged closer
7、.I knew I was in trouble, Sue says.She went to pick up a stick for self-defense, and the deer charged.It lifted her with its antlers and threw her into the air.Sue could feel blood flew down her leg.Within seconds, the deer had pushed her off the road. When Alexis and her father pulled up, the deer
8、was throwing Sue like a doll.Alexis looked into the womans terrified eyes, and before her father had even stopped the car, the teenager jumped quickly out of the car and ran toward the deer.I was kicking it to get its attention, she says.Then her father, who had followed his daughter, pushed the dee
9、r away from the women. Alexis helped Sue into the car, and then applied a piece of cloth to Sues injured leg.Were going to get you to a hospital, Alexis said.Then she heard her father shout loudly.He had been knocked to the ground.Alexis took hold of a hammer from the car and ran to where her father
10、 lay on his back.She beat the deers head and neck, but the blows didnt scare it away.I was losing faith, she says.A couple more strikes, Alexis, said her father.You can do it. Turning the hammer around, Alexis closed her eyes and beat the deers neck with all her strength.When she opened her eyes, th
11、e deer was running away.Alexis got in the drivers seat and sped toward the nearest hospital. After Sue was treated, she tearfully thanked her rescuers.You expect a teenage girl to get on the phone and call for help, she says, not to beat up a deer. 1.What was Sue doing when she was attacked by the d
12、eer? A.She was driving home. B.She was resting on the road. C.She was taking exercise. D.She was feeding wild animals. 解析： 细节理解 。 根据第二段中的 “Sue, a 44-year-old mother, had been out for her morning run.”可知答案，符合 C 选项中的 She was taking exercise.。故选 C。 答案： C 3 2.What did Alexis do to save Sue? A.She pushed
13、 the deer away B.She hit the deer with her feet C.She drove the car to hit the deer. D.She beat the deer with a hammer. 解析： 细节理解 。 根据第三段中的 “ t he teenager jumped quickly out of the car and ran toward the deer.“I was kicking it to get its attention,” she says.”可知答案，符合 B 中的 “She hit the deer with her
14、feet.”。故选 B。 答案： B 3.Which of the following words can best describe Alexis? A.Strong B.Cruel. C.Energetic. D.Brave. 解析： 推理判断 。 根据文意可知， Alexis 跳出车去救 Sue，用脚去踢凶猛的公鹿，并且在父亲被公鹿攻击时，用锤子和公鹿搏斗，可以看出 Alexis 非常勇敢，故选 D。 答案： D 4.What is the best title for the passage? A.A Woman Was Seriously Injured B.A Dangerous
15、Deer Attacked a Woman C.A Girl Rescued Her Father Successfully D.A Teenager Saved Others from a Deer Attack 解析： 标题判断 。 纵观全文，整个故事讲述了 Alexis 和父亲一起在野外开车时，遇到素不相识的 Sue 被公鹿攻击，危急时刻，父女二人合力救出了 Sue，并把她送到医院，故选 D。 答案： D 3.C Career success could be predicted as early as kindergarten, according to a 20-year study
16、 recently published in the American Journal of Public Health. Researchers from Pennsylvania State University and Duke University tracked more than 700 children from across the US between kindergarten and age 25 and found a significant correlation between their social skills as kindergartners and the
17、ir success as adults two decades later. In 1991, teachers assessed how the kindergartners interacted with each other socially using a range of criteria like whether they cooperate with their peers without prompting（激励） , if theyre helpful to others, whether theyre good at understanding feelings, and
18、 if they can solve problems on their own. Researchers then kept track of whether the students went on to graduate high school on time, get a college degree, and find and keep a full-time job by 25.They also monitored the participants involvement with crime, drug abuse, public assistance, and mental
19、health issues. The results showed that socially competent children were far more likely to earn a college degree and have a full-time job by 25 than those with limited social skills.Those with limited social skills also had a 4 higher chance of getting arrested, binge（放纵） drinking, and applying for
20、public housing. “This study shows that helping children develop social and emotional skills is one of the most important things we can do to prepare them for a healthy future, said Kristin Schubert, program director at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, which funded the research, in a release. “Fro
21、m an early age, these skills can determine whether a child goes to college or prison, and whether they end up employed or addicted. The good news, according to Damon Jones, lead author of the study, is that intervention（干预） at a young age can help improve social and emotional skills. “This research
22、by itself doesnt prove that higher social competence can lead to better outcomes later on, he said.“But when combined with other research, it is clear that helping children develop these skills increases their chances of success in school, work, and life. 1.What has the 20-year study found? A.Most k
23、indergartners can solve problems alone. B.Helpful children understand others feeling better. C.Outgoing children cooperate with their peers easily. D.Social skills play a key role in childrens development. 解析： 细节理解 。 根据第二段中的 “found a significant correlation between their social skills as kindergartn
24、ers and their success as adults two decades later”，可知 D 选项的意思与之相符，故选 D。 答案： D 2.Paragraph 3 and 4 are mainly about？ A.when the researchers began their study B.how long it took to complete the study C.how the researchers conducted the study D.what factors were studied by the experts 解析： 段落大意 。 根据文章中的
25、第三段和第四段的内容，可知它们主要是讲述他们的研究是如何操作的。结合各个选项的内容，可知 C 选项的意思与之相符，故选 C。 答案： C 3.What should parents do to help their children to succeed according to Kristin Schubert? A.Teach them how to cooperate with others. B.Teach them some basic living skills. C.Tell them to keep off alcohol D.Coach them in their lesso
26、ns. 解析： 细节理解 。 根据文章第六段中的第一句 This study shows that helping children develop social and emotional skills is one of the most important things we can do to prepare them for a healthy future, said Kristin Schubert，故选 A 正确。 答案： A 4.The text makes very good sense to _. A.teenagers B.educators C.doctors D.g
27、eneral readers 5 解析： 推理判断 。 分析文章的内容，可知本 文主要讲述的是从小培养小孩子们的责任感等，可知文章是对教育者们所设计的，可知 B 选择正确。 答案： B 4.D Movie fans know that their action hero Superman does not really fly.And, in the movie Superman Returns, another visual trick is played on viewers.The man they see flying is not real.He is what is called
28、a virtual actor.The first step in creating this digital actor is to have a real person stand in a room called a light stage.A computer then captures the outlines and shapes of his face and records how they throw off light .Paul Debevec is with the Institute for Creative Technologies at the Universit
29、y of Southern California. “We can light them with very specially computer-controlled illumination(照明 )and take photos of them from seven different viewpoints with high quality digital still cameras.” Mr.Debevec is part of a team working to create computerized images of people, objects and environmen
30、ts that look and act real.The light stage permits actors to be turned into digital versions of themselves much like the blue creatures in the movie Avatar.The real world could soon be using a similar technology.Computer experts at the Institute are developing a 3-D video teleconferencing system.It w
31、ould send a video image of a person into a meeting room.That image would be able to work with the people in the room, who would see it in 3-D without special eyeglasses.Paul Debevec says: “The person who is being transmitted to a remote location can actually look around at the people in the room and
32、 everybody in that room knows who theyre looking at .And thats such a fundamental part of human communication.” He believes the business world will begin to use3-D video teleconferencing in the next five years.” Its also a medium with which young people today are particularly comfortable,” he said.A
33、 demonstration of an interaction between an earthquake survivor and students may be possible in a year.In 10 years, we may be able to play 3-D video games without special glasses. 1.Why does the author mention the movies Superman Returns and Avatar in the passage? A.To compare their different styles
34、. B.To explain 3-D film-making technology. C.To attract more readers to watch3-Dfilm. D.To describe the origin of 3-D film industry. 解析： 推理判断 。 根据文意以及第一段的内容，可推断原文提及到的超人回归和阿凡达的电影是为了解释现在 3D 电影的特效，可知选项 A 正确。 答案： A 2.Which of the following shows how a virtual actor is made? a.a real actor steps inside a
35、 light stage. b.an actor is created into digital version. c.photos are taken from different aspects. d.how the actors face reflects the light is recorded. e.a computer makes sure how the actors face is filmed. A.aedc B.acedb C.aecfb D.edcab 6 解析： 细节理解 。 根据文章第三段的内容，可知 3D 的制作过程的顺序，结合各个选项的意思。因此可知 A 选项正
36、确。 答案： A 3.What is the authors attitude towards 3D technology? A.Cautious. B.Positive C.Skeptical D.Critical. 解析： 观点态度 。 分析文意，根据作者介绍 3D 制作过程，可知 B 选项的意思与之相符。 答案： 4.Whats the main idea of the text? A.3-D goes from movies to real world. B.3-D film becomes popular worldwide. C.3-D teleconferencing syste
37、m comes into being. D.3-D games without special glasses becomes true. 解析： 主旨大意 。 纵观全文，可知本文主要是给读 者介绍了电影中的 3D 效果的制作过程，结合各个选项的意思，故选 A 正确。 答案： A 二、信息匹配（共 1 小题） A strong memory depends on the health and vitality of your brain.They say that you cant teach an old new tricks, but when it comes to the brain,
38、 scientists have discovered that this old saying simply isnt true.1 Give your brain a workout.Memory, like muscular strength, requires you to “use it or lose it”.The more you work out your brain, the better youll be able to process and remember information. 2 Dont skip the physical exercise.While me
39、ntal exercise is important for brain health, that doesnt mean you never need to break a sweat.Physical exercise helps your brain stay sharp.It increases oxygen to your brain and reduces the risk for disorders that lead to memory loss. Get enough sleep.There is a big difference between the amount of
40、sleep you can get by on and the amount you need to function at your best. 3 Keep stress in check.Stress is one of the brains worst enemies.Over time, stress destroys brain cells.Studies have also linked stress to memory loss. Have a laugh.4 That holds true for the brain and the memory, as well as th
41、e body.Unlike emotional responses, which are limited to specific areas of the brain, laughter engages multiple regions across the whole brain. 5 Just as the body needs fuel, so does the brain.You probably already know that a diet based on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, “healthy” fats and lean pro
42、tein will provide lots of health benefits, but such a diet can also improve memory.For brain health, though, its not just what you eatits also what you dont eat. A.Eat a brain-boosting diet. B.Play games with memory. C.Laughter is the best medicine. D.But oversleeping is not good for your brain. 7 E
43、.Even skipping a few hours makes a difference! F.You have to shake things up from time to time! G.The human brain has an astonishing ability to adapt and change. 1. 解析： 根据该空格前一句说 “you cant teach an old new tricks”意思是说 “老年人很难适应新事物 ”，而后面又说科学家发现这种说法是不对的，可推断此处说就是其实人脑会改变的。结合各个选项的意思，可知 G 正确。 答案： G 2. 解析：
44、根据前一句说 “The more you work out your brain, the better youll be able to process and remember information”，结合各个选项的意思，故可选 F。 答案： F 3. 解析： 根据本段讲述的内容是关于睡眠的，结合各选项意思，故 E 为正确答案。 答案： E 4. 解析： 根据该空格后一句中的 laugh 一词，结合各个选项的意思，可知 C 选项中的 Laughter is the best medicine，故选 C。 答案： C 5. 解析： 根据该空格后一句说大脑和身体一样都需要能量。而 A 选项就
45、是讲这个话题的，故可知 A 为正确选项。 答案： A 三、完形填空（共 1 小题） 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，并填入答题卷的相应位置。 I love a good murder mystery.It is so 1 to watch or read an exciting and interesting detective story and try to solve the 2 yourself.Agatha Christie is undoubtedly queen of the detective story c
46、onsidering she 3 over eighty books.Many people have fallen in love with her 4 -Hercule Poirot, a famous Belgian detective and Miss Marple, an old lady who is also an amateur 5 . As I am a big 6 of Agatha Christie, I was excited to 7 her house in Devon called Greenway.I travelled to her 8 by steam tr
47、ain.We went through a dark tunnel and there was lots of smoke.It was a 9 setting for a murder like in her famous novel Murder on the Orient Express.10 , all the passengers arrived safely! After a pleasant walk through the woods, I 11 the splendid house.I did a tour and I loved seeing where she wrote
48、 her 12 .Many first editions were on display in a revolving(旋转的 )bookcase.However, 8 my 13 part of the estate(房产 ) was the boathouse.There was a lovely view of the river 14 the boathouse also served a more special purpose-inspiration for a crime 15 .In the Poirot novel, Dead Mans Folly, a girls body
49、 is 16 in the boathouse.They even 17 the TV adaptation of the book at Greenway. I really 18 my visit to Greenway.It was such a 19 place and I was interested in seeing where Agatha Christie was 20 write so many exciting stories. 1. A.attention B.heat C.success D.fun 解析： 根据本句中下文的 “exciting and interesting detective story”，可知此处应该用 fun。故选 D。
