1、2011届河北省石家庄市高三第二次模拟考试英语试卷与答案 单项选择 * 语音知识 (共 5小题;每小题 l分,满分 5分 ) 从 A、 B、 C、 D四个选项中,找出其划线部分与所给单词的划线部分读音相同的 选项。并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 1 regular A production B 1anguage C popular D minute 2 weight A height B ceiling C foreign D neighbour 3 special A musical B ocean C medicine D biscuit 4 perfect A elect B prevent
2、C effect D problem 5 merchant A machine B achieve C stomach D technology 答案: 15 CDBAB 【小题 1】根据 可知选 C 【小题 2】根据 可知选 D 【小题 3】根据 可知选 B 【小题 4】根据 可知选 A 【小题 5】根据 可知选 B Andy can go to the cinema together with us he has finished the task A unless B as soon as C until D as long as 答案: D You should have helped
3、 your mom wash the dishes I meant But she is always telling me to study A to do B to C doing so D doing 答案: B Mary liked to look back on her highschool days , she thought were the happiest in her life A that B what C which D when 答案: C Before you decide to leave your job, the effect it will have on
4、your family A consider B considering C to consider D considered 答案: A 一 When he know the result of todays job interview 一 In a couple of days A should B may C shall D must 答案: C Jane is not good at sports, but when it to cooking, shes excellent A happens B comes C does D occurs 答案: B That Was the fi
5、rst time she alone at home during the weekends, bored to death A has left B has been left C had left D had been left 答案: D 一 Which Tshirt do you like best 一 They are both out of fashion and expensive A None B Neither C Any D Both 答案: B With no one them, the two thieves stole into the house A watch B
6、 watching C watches D watched 答案: B 一 Would you be so kind as to take this heavy box upstairs for me 一 A Its my pleasure B Help yourself C Sure, with pleasure D Take your time 答案: C “Cell phone” is a American usage, but British speakers always use “mobile phone” A normal B common C formal D usual 答案
7、: B 一 Excuse me, sir You cant enter 0ffice without permission 一 But the manager is expecting me A the; a B an; the C the;不填 D不填;不填 答案: C Well go early , we may not get a seat A Otherwise B Meanwhile C However D Besides 答案: A When in trouble, remember to stay calm, and everything will well A turn bac
8、k B turn up C turn down D turn out 答案: D Good food, good sleep, no exercise Thats he gained weight A how B when C what D whether 答案: A 完型填空 完形填空 (共 20小题;每小题 l.5分,满分 30分 ) 阅读下面短文,从短文后所给各题的四个选项 (A、 B、 C和 D)中,选出可以填入空白 处的最佳选项。并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 Twenty years ago, I drove a taxi for a living I met 2l people But
9、 none touched me 22 than a woman I picked up late one night I received a call from 23 in a quiet part of town When I arrived at 2: 30 a m ,the building was 24 except for a single light in a ground floor window I walked to the door and 25 “Just a minute, ”answered a 26 , elderly voice After a long pa
10、use, the door opened A small woman 27 her 80s stood before me Beside her was a small suitcase I took it to the taxi and then returned to 28 the woman She took my arm and we walked 29 toward the roadside Seated, she gave me 30 “Im on my way to a hospice(临终关怀医院 ) Im in no hurry Can you drive through d
11、owntown ” I saw her eyes shining with 31 in the rearview mirror “I dont have any 32 left ”she continued “The doctor says I dont have very long ” During the next two hours 33 , sometimes she asked me to 34 in front of a particular building or corner and she 35 stare into the darkness When we got to t
12、he destination,she asked, “How much do I 36 you ” “Nothing, ”I said “You 37 make a living ”she answered “I have 38 passengers, ”I replied, and gave her a hug She held onto me 39 “You gave an old woman a little moment of joy,” she said “Thank you.” After that, I drove aimlessly, lost in thought Peopl
13、e usually believe that our lives center upon great moments 40 great moments often catch us unaware, beautifully wrapped in what others may consider a small one 【小题1】 A honest B familiar C various D similar A worse B more C better D 1ess A a store B an office C a clinic D an apartment A dark B tall C
14、 old D empty A looked B knocked C 1istened D pushed A clear B 10ud C sharp D weak A of B by C in D over A help B call C early D pull A freely B rapid ly C carelessly D slowly A a notebook B an address C a present D an envelope A anger B delight C tears D surprise A family B money C trouble D idea A
15、discussion B ride C silence D cry A hurry B park C slow D circle A would B should C might D could A provide B charge C afford D owe A want to B used to C have to D seem to A some B other C few D rich A doubtfully B warmly C honestly D tightly A And B But C So D although 答案: 【小题 1】 C【小题 1】 B【小题 1】 D【
16、小题 1】 A【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 D【小题 1】 C【小题 1】 A【小题 1】 D【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 C【小题 1】 A【小题 1】 B【小题 1】 C【小题 1】 A 【小题 1】 D【小题 1】 C【小题 1】 B【小题 1】 D【小题 1】 B 阅读理解 In Colombia, there are some unwritten rules that people are used to. These rules are not officially established, but people do respect them. For example, on
17、 a bus, a person keeps a distance from another person, and people dont like to touch each other. Many people come to work late because they prefer to wait for another bus if the first one is too crowded. They dont want to have to stand too close to another person, or maybe they are afraid of startin
18、g a conversation. A friend of mine in Colombia once said his mom got angry because he came home late, so he asked her, “Mom, what do you think of most people arriving at their jobs so late ” That gave her the answer to her question since everyone knows no one wants to get on a bus that is too crowde
19、d. His mother realized at that moment that customs have a big influence on a persons life. Sometimes, people dont like to make any kind of conversation or make eye contact(接 触 ) with others. For example, when they are in line at a bank, they prefer to look up or down rather than look at other people
20、. Moreover, people usually look down when they are in an elevator. Not only on a bus, in line at a bank, and in an elevator do people usually avoid talking to other people, but also in the streets when they are walking, they prefer to look down and to avoid contact with others. 【小题 1】 Why do many pe
21、ople get to work late in Colombia A They always think the next bus will be better. B They dont want to get on crowded buses. C Its an official rule in Colombia. D They get into conversations and miss their buses. 【小题 2】 From the text we learn that . A customs influence peoples lives B a mother alway
22、s understands her son C people respect each other in Colombia D people like to talk in elevators in Colombia 【小题 3】 When people in Colombia are in line at banks, they . A make eye contact B look at other people C make conversation D look up or down 【小题 4】 What would be the best title for the text A
23、What People Do in Different Situations B Avoid Getting on a Crowded Bus C Special Customs in Colombia D Obeying Unwritten Rules 答案: BADC When Julia Rhodes is asked what she does for a living, she says she is a “wind farmer” While her job is operation manager for wind farm owner RES-Gen:Rhodes is res
24、ponsible for making sure their l4 wind farms in the UK and Ireland are using the power of the wind to produce power for homes and businesses RES-Gen is a division of leading renewable energy group Renewable Energy Systems(RES), a UK-based company with global operations RES was one of the pioneers of
25、 wind energy technology It built the UKs second wind farm in l992 Since then: RES has built more than 40 wind farms across four continents Rhodes graduated from the University of Nottingham with a degree in manufacturing engineering Following that, she received a masters degree in renewable energy s
26、ystems technology specializing in wind energy Rhodes has worked in the wind sector ever since, providing technical support for two leading wind farm developers before joining RES in 2001 RESs projects are continually monitored by computer and checked remotely on a daily basis Regular servicing is ca
27、rried out by contractors(承包者 ), usually every six months. Rhodes always has a toplevel view of how well the wind turbines( 涡轮 )are operating Rhodes is a supporter of windenergy engineering She also works closely with other departments to keep good relations with the communities around RESs wind farm
28、s The open days and government officials visits show that wind power is popular and that wind projects-are viewed positively Renewable energy is a growing sector with attractive career prospects For Rhodes as the RES wind farms expand, the team that she manages is expected to increase She enjoys wor
29、king for a company with strong engineering roots and a highly respected track record(业绩 ) Her job as a wind farmer is challenging and enjoyable “Its great knowing that you are helping to bring about a clean environment and are contributing to the global community ” 【小题 1】 Whats the text mainly about
30、 A Julia Rhodes and her work B Why Julia Rhodes works in RES C The importance of renewable energy D How出 e wind can produce Dower 【小题 2】 What can we know about Julia Rhodes A She once worked as a farmer to make a living B She has worked in RES ever since graduation C She likes her job as a wind farm
31、er very much D She is in charge of forty wind farms in the UK 【小题 3】 What can we learn about RES from the text A It built the UKs first wind farm in 2001 B It plays a leading role in the wind sector C It is an important branch of RESGen D It provides regular servicing for its contractors 【小题 4】 Whic
32、h of the following is NOT true A RES is financially supported by the British government B Wind farms receive a warm welcome around the UK C RES has developed at a high speed during recent years D Rhodes thinks people should create a clean environment 答案: ACBA Dear All, Happy New Year! A list of impo
33、rtant dates for this term is attached to this letter Interviews for our April and September Primary One classes will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday, 18th&19th January Now is the time to apply for admission to Peak School Children are expected to weal their uniforms this term As is usual at this
34、 time of the year, mornings at the school are quite cold and l would suggest children wear their sweaters to school As the temperature goes up during the day, children tend to take off their outer clothes, so it is important that all sweatshirts are labeled(贴有标签 ) I have received a few requests from
35、 parents asking if their children can wear summer uniforms this term I am of the view that all children in the school should follow the school policy and be dressed in the appropriate uniforms In the longer term, a number of US at school have questioned the need to have a winter and summer uniform P
36、erhaps with careful consideration, we can develop a uniform that will serve children for the whole academic year As the foggy(多雾 )mornings start to appear, a number of parents have raised concerns over the safety of those children who walk to school Our dark green uniforms are not particularly visib
37、le to motorists Hopefully, the “Uniform Committee” to be set up this term will deal with this particular issue I will keep parents informed of the channels through which views may be expressed in future newsletters We still have a “No Hat, No Play” rule on the playground, so children need to ensure
38、that they have their sunhats in school at all times Yours sincerely, P D Tunesi Principal 【小题 1】 The letter was most probably written A when the school year ended B before the new term started C after kids were admitted to school D after kids were interviewed 【小题 2】 This letter was mainly written to
39、 A teachers B visitors C students D parents 【小题 3】 What do we know about the present school uniforms A The school has solved the problems B They are invisible to motorists on foggy days C The school is considering changing them D There is a winter and summer school uniform 【小题 4】 We can infer from t
40、he text that A the school has strict rules on uniforms B kids cant have classes without wearing hats C parents are satisfied with the uniforms D most kids walk to school on foggy mornings 答案: BDCA Windsurfing is a sport that combines sailing and surfing In 1948, twenty-year-old Newman Darby first th
41、ought of using a handheld sail to contro1 a small boat Darby did not apply for a patent(专利 )for his design at first However, he is recognized as the inventor of the first sailboard Californians Jim Drake, a sailor and engineer, and Hoyle Schweitzer, a surfer and skier received the patent for a sailb
42、oard They called their design a windsurfer The early windsurfer boards measured 3 5 meters long and weighed 60 pounds Later in the l980s, Newman Darby did apply for and receive a design patent for a oneperson sailboat In the late l940s, Newman Darby found he could control a 3-meter-long sailboat and
43、 make turns even without a rudder(舵 ) In l964 he designed the first universal joint(万向接头 )to go along with a flat bottom sailing boat This sailboard was equipped with a universal joint, a board and a kiteshaped free sail and thus windsurfing was born Naomi Darby, Newmans wife, was the first woman wi
44、ndsurfer and helped her husband build and design the first sailboard She sailed while standing up,controlling the boat without the use of a rudder She tilted(倾斜 )the sail to change directions This was something that had never been done before Hoyle Schweitzer began producing sailboards in the early
45、1970s The sport became very popular in Europe By the late 1970s, windsurfing fever had Europe firmly in its grasp with one in every three families having a sailboard The first windsurfing world championship was held in 1973 Windsurfing first became an Olympic sport for men in l984 and for women in l
46、992 【小题 1】 Jim Drake and Hoyle Schweitzer received the patent for the design of A a sailboard called windsurfer B a kiteshaped free sail C the first universal jo int D a oneperson sailboat 【小题 2】 What can we learn from the text A Hoyle Schweitzer was a sailor and Jim Drake was a surfer B Newman Darb
47、ys wife supported him in his invention C Newman Darby was the first to tilt the sail to change directions D The first world windsurfing competition was held in the late l970s 【小题 3】 Which is the correct order of the following events a Newman Darby thought of controlling a boat with a handheld sail b
48、 Newman Darby received his design patent c Windsurfing became popular in Europe d Windsurfing became an Olympic sport for women A acbd B abcd C acdb D bacd 【小题 4】 What is the main idea of the text A The invention of windsurfing B How windsurfing was popular in the world C The history of windsurfing D How windsurf