1、2016 年河南省焦作市高三第一次模拟考试英语 第 卷 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。 A Malala Yousafzai, the teen activist from Pakistan, has just become the youngest person ever to win a Nobel Prize. In 2012, Malala survived from being shot by terrorists for speaking out for a girls ri
2、ght to be educated in her native country. She is being recognized today for her global activism on education for girls. Winning this award is a huge honor, especially for such a young person. Malalas journey to the Nobel Prize has not been easy. She grew up in a dangerous district of Pakistan called
3、 the Swat Valley. This area was taken over by the Taliban. The Taliban ruled the district with an iron fist. They were especially cruel to women, not allowing them to go shopping, have jobs, or go to school. In 2009, Malala began speaking out publicly for every girls right to an education. She blogg
4、ed about how the Taliban didnt want her to go to school. She also continued to attend her local school, despite the danger involved. Then, in 2012, the Taliban tried to kill Malala to silence her. Two Taliban gunmen shot her and two other students while they were on a school bus. Malala was flown to
5、 the United Kingdom for immediate medical treatment. Malala eventually recovered from her injuries. She now lives in Birmingham, England, and continues to work hard to support girls and womens rights around the world. “The terrorists thought that they would change my aims and stop my ambitions,” she
6、 said, “but nothing changed in my life except this. Weakness, fear, and hopelessness died. Strength, power, and courage were born.” The 17-year-old girl from Pakistan is sharing the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize with a childrens activist Kailash Satyarthi, who is from India Satyarthi leads many campaigns d
7、edicated to removing child labor. 21. Which of the following is the correct order of the events relevant to Malala? a. She recovered from the serious injuries. b. She won the Nobel Peace Prize. c. She began speaking out publicly for girls education. d. She was shot by the terrorists on a school bus.
8、 A. c, d, a, b B. a, d, c, b C. a, c. d, b D. c, a, d, b 解析： 根据第三段中 In 2009, Malala began speaking out publicly for every girls right to an education一句，第四段中 Then, in 2012, the Taliban tried to kill Malala to silence her 等几句可知正确顺序为 c, d, a, b，故 A 选项正确。 答案： A 22. What can we mainly infer from the seco
9、nd paragraph? A. People in Pakistan were brave. B. Women in Pakistan were not allowed to go shopping. C. The Talibans cruelty was severe. D. Malalas journey contributed to her Nobel Prize. 解析： 根据第二段 The Taliban ruled the district with an iron fist They were especially cruel to women, not allowing th
10、em to go shopping, have jobs, or go to school两句，可知 塔利班在所控制地区采取了残暴的统治，故答案选 C。 答案： C 23. After recovering from being shot, Malala _. A. felt depressed B. was devoted to removing child labor C. decided to stop her ambitions D. continued to fight for womens right 解析： 根据文中 and continues to work hard to s
11、upport girls and womens rights around the world可知痊愈之后，她继续为女性权利而斗争。答案 B 正确。 答案： B 24. Which words can best describe Malala according to the passage? A. Sensitive and stubborn. B. Devoted and fearless. C. Proud and optimistic. D. Creative and outgoing. 解析： 通读全文可知， Malala Yousafzai 对女性权利事业非常忠诚，面对塔利班的威胁
12、，非常勇敢。故答案 B 正确。 答案： B B The editor of the new Cool Camping Britain guide chooses some of his favorite new finds in England, Wales and Scotland. Cleadale, Isle of Eigg, Inner Hebrides Is this Britains most beautiful campsite? From the grassy point looking seaward to the mountains, its not hard for ca
13、mpers to see how the island inspired The Lord of the Rings authors fantasy landscapes. The campsite itself is as wild and wonderful as its setting. Open April September, from 5 per tent per night. Swattesfield, Thornham Magna, Suffolk Deep in the wilds of north Suffolk, this seven-acre campsite has
14、only been open for a few years, with two fields separated by a lake and surrounded by woodland. The position is perfect. Its a great place to do nothing but get into nature. You can put up your tent in the bottom field or the woodland beyond. Open Easter October, from 10 per tent per night. Pleasant
15、 Streams Farm, near St Austell, Cornwall This site, by a lake, is all about simple pleasures. Located in the former mining village, it has a summerhouse（凉亭） with books and games for a rainy day. There are many animals including pigs, hens, goats and ducks on the farm and a pub just a 10- minute stro
16、ll away. Theres very little to do here, no bells and no whistles. Campfires are encouraged. Open Easter September, from 10 per tent per night. Troytown Campsite, St Agnes, Isles of Sciily Its only campsite, Troytown, couldnt be in a more remote position. Isolation is its greatest advantage so bring
17、plenty of books to read and dont expect a phone signal. But at least one of lifes necessities is available. Lying on the hillside overlooking the bay and near the island of the Gugh, it might just win the prize for best beer garden view in England. Open March October, from 7. 50 per tent per night.
18、25. Which of the following is TRUE about Cleadale, Isle of Eigg, Inner Hebrides? A. It has been open for a few years. B. A beautiful lake surrounds it. C. It offers the longest service. D. The rent of a tent per night is the lowest. 解析： 根据第一则信息中 Open April September, from 5 per tent per night一句，结合其他
19、几则信息可知， D 选项正确。 答案： D 26. Which place can you choose if you like a simple farm life? A. Cleadale, Isle of Eigg, Inner Hebrides. B. Swattesfield, Thornham Magna, Suffolk. C. Pleasant Streams Farm, near St Austell, Cornwall. D. Troytown Campsite, St Agnes, Isles of Scilly. 解析： 根据第三则信息 This site, by a
20、lake, is all about simple pleasures可知在 Pleasant Streams Farm, near St Austell, Cornwall 你可 以享受得到简单的农场生活，可知答案选 C。 答案： C 27. In Troytown Campsite, St Agnes, Isles of Scilly, you cant _. A. contact others by phones B. view the bay from the hillside C. get everyday necessities D. relax yourself by readi
21、ng 解析： 根据最后一则中 so bring plenty of books to read and dont expect a phone signal 可知在Troytown Campsite, St Agnes, Isles of Scilly 无法打电话，故答案 B 正确。 答案： B C Scientists have discovered thirteen kinds of vitamins. They say vitamins help to carry out chemical changes within cells. If we do not get enough of
22、the vitamins we need in our food, we are at risk of developing a number of diseases. Which foods should be eaten to keep us healthy? Let us look at some important vitamins. Vitamin A helps prevent skin and other tissues from becoming dry. People who do not get enough vitamin A cannot see well in dar
23、kness. Vitamin A is found in fish liver oil and the yellow part of eggs. Vitamin B-1 is also called thiamine. Thiamine changes starchy（含淀粉的） foods into energy. Thiamine is found not just in whole grains like brown rice, but also in beans and peas, nuts, and meat and fish. Vitamin B-12 is needed so f
24、olic acid can do its work. Together, they help produce red blood cells. Folic acid has been shown to prevent physical problems in babies when taken by their mothers during pregnancy. Vitamin B-12 is found naturally in foods like eggs, meat, fish and milk products. Vitamin B-12 is found in green leaf
25、y vegetables and other foods, like legumes and citrus fruits （柑橘类水果 ). Vitamin C is needed for strong bones and teeth. The body stores little vitamin C. So we must get it every day in foods such as citrus fruits, tomatoes and uncooked cabbage. Vitamin D prevents the childrens bone disease rickets （佝
26、偻病） . Ultraviolet light from the sun changes a substance in the skin into vitamin D. Fish liver oil also contains vitamin D. Vitamin K is needed for healthy blood. It thickens the blood around a cut to stop bleeding. It can also be found in pork products, liver and in vegetables like cabbage, kale a
27、nd spinach （菠菜） . Vitamins are important to our health. A lack of required vitamins can lead to health problems. 28. What is the main idea of the passage? A. There are thirteen kinds of vitamins in total. B. One can not live without enough vitamins. C. Vitamins can carry out chemical changes within
28、cells. D. Enough vitamins are vital to keep healthy. 解析： 本文为大家介绍了维生素的重要性，并列举了几类维生素。故 D 选项正确。 答案： D 29. Women who wish to become mothers should take in _. A. vitamin A B. vitamin B-1 C. vitamin B-12 D. vitamin C 解析： 根据第四段 Folic acid has been shown to prevent physical problems in babies when taken by
29、their mothers during pregnancy一句，可知答案选 C。 答案： C 30. What can change a substance in the skin into vitamin D? A. Fish liver oil. B. Ultraviolet light from the sun. C. Fresh milk drunk by people. D. Doing a certain amount of exercise. 解析： 根据文中 Ultraviolet light from the sun changes a substance in the s
30、kin into vitamin D可知紫外线可以促进维生素 D 的形成，故答案 B 正确。 答案： B 31. According to the passage, taking in enough vitamin C can _. A. make our eyesight better B. help to stop bleeding C. make our bones and teeth strong D. help produce red blood cells 解析： 根据文章 Vitamin C is needed for strong bones and teeth一句可知，答案
31、C 正确。 答案： C D Online purchases have soared during the Chinese New Year holiday. Its the dead of winter in Shanghai. Delivery man Liu Jia and his colleagues start the day when most of people are still asleep. Working at a distribution point of a shopping website in Shanghai, they promise to deliver p
32、roducts within three hours of an order being placed. “I buy most of my grocery online, especially the heavy items. Its convenient and cheap compared to the supermarket in my neighborhood,” Customer Chen Hong said. Orders such as these have increased for the New Year, forcing Liu Jia to work around t
33、he clock. “The orders are usually rice, laundry detergent（洗涤剂） , tissue paper and snacks, mostly food and articles for everyday use,” Liu Jia said. According to an industry report, Chinas B2C （ Business to Customer） online sales are growing at an annual rate of 25 percent. Competition between online
34、 giants like Taobao and Jingdong is now fiercer than ever. “The essence of online shopping is that customers can buy products easily. So the competition is about: firstly, the range of products; secondly, the depth under each category of products; third, the price and user experience,” Pan Biao, vic
35、e president of YHD. com, said. E-commerce is one of Chinas fastest growing sectors. Its changed peoples buying habits, and even their living habits. And its had a huge impact on the retail industry. To make online shopping more convenient, major sites are investing heavily to build payment systems a
36、nd logistics（物流） networks. On average, a retailer now can deliver goods to the majority of cities within 3 days, and to towns and more remote areas in the country within a week. “Competition will produce a number of good companies, making better products and services that customers need. In the fiel
37、d of E-commerce, we are leading the world in terms of products, services and industry development,” Liu Yinbin, associate professor with Dept of Information Management, Shanghai University, said. Experts also say customers are increasingly making their online purchases from mobile devices, opening u
38、p vast new opportunities and competition for retailers. 32. All of the following about Liu Jia are true EXCEPT that _. A. he works as an online store owner in Shanghai B. he has to work around the clock to deliver so many products C. he starts working when most of people are still asleep D. he must
39、deliver products within three hours of an order being placed 解析： 根据第二段中 Delivery man Liu Jia and his colleagues start the day when most of people are still asleep可知 Liu Jia 是一名快递员工，而不是电商老板，故选项 A 正确。 答案： A 33. The possible meaning of the underlined word “essence” in Paragraph 3 is _. A. way B. advant
40、age C. result D. influence 解析： 后句 customers can buy products easily 提到消费者可以更容易买到产品，故 advantage意为 “优点 ”，可知答案选 B。 答案： B 34. What can we learn from the passage? A. Chen Hong buys most of her electronic products online. B. Pan Biao encourages retailers to open up new chances. C. Chinas B2C online sales
41、are growing at a rate of 25 percent. D. Liu Yinbin thinks competition will help make better products and services. 解析： 根据最后一段中 Competition will produce a number of good companies, making better products and services that customers need 一句可知 Liu Yinbin 认为竞争是有好处的，故答案 B正确。 答案： B 35. Which of the follow
42、ing can be the best topic of the passage? A. Customers like buying mobile devices. B. Online shopping increases rapidly for Chinese New Year. C. Most customers buy food and articles for everyday use. D. Taobao and Jingdong are competing fiercely. 解析： 通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了在中国传统节日 春节期间网上购物急剧增加这一现象。故答案 B 正确。
43、答案： B 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。 Five Ways to Work Smarter, Not Harder No matter how hard we work, it seems that there is never enough time to get all the important tasks done. Rather than working longer, consider working smarter, not harder. Here are some
44、ways to work smarter: Make a careful plan. Just like every organization needs a business plan, an efficient worker needs a work plan. 36 Schedule your tasks throughout the days, weeks, and months, but do it ahead of time. Set your goals. As a part of your work plan, you should set clear and measurab
45、le goals. Goals should state which tasks are to be completed and when they get completed. Rather than setting firm deadlines, which can lead to pressure and stress, allow a period of time to reach goals. 37 38 Develop a consistent daily work schedule and stick to it! If a typical workday consists of
46、 some writing tasks（ emails, reports） , one-on-one meetings, and processing data, set aside specific time each day to accomplish each kind of tasks. Delegate（授权） effectively. 39 The person who tries to do everything himself or herself not only is overloaded and overstressed, but is bad for their col
47、leagues, by not allowing them to be challenged and grow by taking on important duties. Dont make work harder than it actually is. Much of the pressure is produced by ourselves. _40 We feel like we should do more. Remember that tasks should be completed step by step. Focus on each step rather than on
48、 the entire project, which can help us cut down on feelings that we are “overwhelmed”. A. Stick to your plan. B. We set unrealistic goals or standards for ourselves. C. Also, take time to reward yourself for achieving a goal. D. Organize your workday. E. We cannot expect to complete the tasks quickl
49、y. F. Learn which tasks can be delegated and which need personal attention. G. It is a well-thought-out plan to help guide and direct work activities. 36. 解析： 考查上下文的理解判断能力。本段主要是强调计划的重要性，前句提到工作需要计划，那么下句就是关于什么样的计划有用，故选 G。 答案： G 37. 解析： 考查上下文的理解判断能力。本段主要是关于设定目标，故选 C。句意：实现一个目标的时候，花些时间奖励自己。 答案： C 38. 解析： 考查上下文的理解判断能力。故选 D。 答案： D 39. 解析： 考查上下文的理解判断能力。根据段中的关键词 workday 可知答案选 F。句意：组织一下你的工作日。 答案： F 40. 解析： 考查上下
