1、山西省临汾市 2010届高三下学期第一次模拟测试英语 单项选择 * 第一部分英语知识运用 (共两节，满分 55分 ) 第一节语法和词汇知识 (共 15小题；每小题 1分，满分 15分 ) 从 A、 B、 C、 D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Might I ask a favor of you _. A.Ask, please B.My pleasure C.Sure, go ahead D.Yes, you might 答案： C I dont know why Tom was absent from yesterdays meeting. He must have been
2、sick, _ ？ A isnt he B didnt he C wasnt he D mustnt he 答案： C When I first lived abroad, I had to do the housework for others_a weeks accommodation. A in exchange for B with regard to C by means of D in place of 答案： A I didnt know you were a very good cook. Who taught you Heres a tip If_rom my mother.
3、 A took up B picked up C learned about D read about 答案： B Why not try your luck in big cities, Bob Theyre_the best jobs are. A what B which C where D that 答案： C .Its the first time this term we_an examination after class in the afternoon. A didnt have B dont have C hadnt had D havent had 答案： D _Tom
4、is very good at science, his brother is absolutely hopeless. A When B While C As D If 答案： B The students were_to learn that the new teaching methodat the meeting would be carried out. A pleased; put forward B pleasing; putting forward C pleased; putting forward D pleasing; put forward 答案： A When dee
5、ply absorbed in work, _he often was, he would forget all about eating or sleeping. A where B that C what D as 答案： D Mother told Jim to_the milk until it boiled and then turn off the gas. A observe B watch C see D examine 答案： B The job is_I can do myself, so I need some help. A no more than B not mor
6、e than C more than D less than 答案： C Its said that there are plenty of hotels in Wuyishan. There_be any difficulty for you to find somewhere to stay. A shouldnt B mustnt C wouldnt D neednt 答案： A Of the two apples, which one do you prefer _bigger one. Itsmost delicious one, I think. A The; the B A; a
7、 C A; the D The; a 答案： D Every year, when the peach blossoms are at their best, a festival_at Beijing Botanical Garden. A is held B holds C will be held D is holding 答案： A Miss Jenny works as a typist in a company. However, she doesnt like the work because_ asks for patience and speed. A she B it C
8、anything D everything 答案： B 完型填空 第二节完形填空 (共 20小题；每小题 2分，满分 40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。 About 10 years ago my daughter studied in Ayrlie Beach, about 2 500 kilometers from Newcastle. She rang me one day crying because of an emotional trauma(创伤 ) she was16. She told me th
9、at she needed17, and my arms around her would be the best thing!18I couldnt do that at that exact moment, I asked her to describe her19to me and told her that if she hadnt heard from me in about 30 minutes she should20me back. After21up the phone, I just sat for a few seconds. After only a very shor
10、t time a phone number22into my head. I rang the number and it was a23who had bought a house from me about 18 months before, when I24in Real Estate. To my surprise, my25words to her were these, “Oh, its you Liz, I have no idea26Im calling you in particular, but my daughter is in27in Ayrlie Beach, and
11、 I just got the28to ring you and tell you that. Have you any idea why ” “It could be because my29lives there,” says Liz. “Oh really, thats got to be it,” I said. “Do you30giving me his phone number, Liz ” “Of course not, and I can only hope that he can be31!” Liz gave me his mobile number and I rang
12、 straight away. 32, he answered immediately, and I told him the33of who I was, and why Id rung. I gave him the34of the place where my daughter was standing; and that she needed emotional support if he could find it in his heart to help out so unexpectedly like this. “Oh yes, I can go and35her,” he s
13、aid. “Shes right across the street from where Im standing!” He walked across the street and told my daughter that her Dad had sent him to help her! 16.A.curing B.facing C.finding D.treating 17.A.food B.money C.support D.clothes 18.A.If B.When C.Whether D.Because 19.A.surroundings B.feelings C.diffic
14、ulties D.problems 20.A.pay B.send C.follow D.ring 21.A.hanging B.looking C.talking D.putting 22.A.walked B.jumped C.divided D.turned 23.A.girl B.man C.woman D.boy 24.A.visited B.stopped C.appeared D.lived 25.A.kind B.sweet C.funny D.exact 26.A.how B.where C.why D.what 27.A.silence B.trouble C.surpri
15、se D.danger 28.A.thought B.strength C.decision D.permit 29.A.son B.daughter C.husband D.sister 30.A.mind B.kind C.sweet D.funny 31.A.brave B.helpful C.valuable D.important 32.A.Clearly B.Surely C.Fortunately D.Unluckily 33.A.story B.trick C.news D.lesson 34.A.examination B.description C.expression D
16、.condition 35.A.like B.know C.see D.punish 答案： 16-35 BCDAD ABCDD CBAAA BCABC 阅读理解 第二部分阅读理解 (共 20小题；每小题 3分，满分 60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 Beijing Olympics praised at home and abroad The curtain of the Beijing Olympics dropped on August 24th with a closing ceremony featured with ca
17、rnival(狂欢节 ) festiveness. However, it seems that the atmosphere of gathering and celebration still goes on in peoples hearts. The readers of Peoples Daily Online have left many messages expressing their admiration for the organizers and share their views on the whole games. Most of them speak highly
18、 of the games by using such words as “extremely successful”, “memorable” and “flawless(无瑕的 ).” The opening and closing ceremonies have also received wide laud for being “exceptional(罕见的 )”, “most attracting”, “unforgettable”, “unique”, “wonderful”, and “splendid”. The following are some of the messa
19、ges: “Wo Ai Beijing! Such a great event held by an exceptional host. Well done to all in Beijing and many thanks to the volunteers. The Chinese government did very well to keep the games safe for all. By Sudesh”. “It was the most attracting show Ive ever seen. Unlikely some country will ever be able
20、 to measure up! My deepest respect for all of you & sincere congratulations for these amazing, unique & breathtaking OG. Breathtaking! By Griet.” “With great respect for the Chinese people and with much interest I have watched closely these unforgettable and unique Olympic Games. Ive enjoyed the ama
21、zing and breathtaking opening & closing ceremonies in Belgium. Please accept my feelings of gratitude and respect. You were all amazing! Congratulations. By Nancy.” “All the Americans I know think that China did a great job in the Olympics, and that the games and ceremonies were a pleasure to watch
22、and were a triumph of Chinas creativity. Jim Richards, Randolph, Mass. USA.” 36.What festival was the closing ceremony of the Beijing Olympics like A.Midautumn Day B.New years Day C.Christmas Day D.Carnival Day 37.What does the passage tell us about A.The closing ceremony of the Beijing Olympics. B.
23、Peoples congratulations on the Beijing Olympics. C.Peoples praise for the Beijing Olympics and the organizers. D.Peoples admiration for the organizers of the Beijing Olympics. 38.What does the underlined word “laud” in Paragraph 2 probably mean A.Praise. B.Celebration. C.Criticism. D.Comment. 答案： 36
24、-38 DCA B Deep into the night, the bus pulled into a Howard Johnsons restaurant and everybody got off the bus except Vingo. The young people began to wonder about him, trying to imagine his life:perhaps he was sea captain; maybe he had run away from wife; he could be an old soldier going home. When
25、they went to the bus, one of the girls sat beside him and introduced herself. After a long time, slowly and painfully, he began to tell his story. He had been in prison in New York for the last four years, and he was going home. “Well, when I was in prison I wrote to my wife. I said, Martha, I under
26、stand if you cant stay married to me. I said I was going to be away a long time, and that if she couldnt stand it, if the kids kept asking questions, if it hurt her too much, well, she could just forget all about me. I told her she didnt have to write to me, and she didnt. Not for the three and a ha
27、lf years.” “Last week, when I was sure freedom was coming through, I wrote to her. I told her if she had a new young man, I would understand. But if she didnt, if she would take me back, she should let me know. We used to live in this town, Brunswick, and theres a great big oak tree just as you come
28、 into the town. I told her if she could take me back, she should put a yellow handkerchief on the tree, and if she didnt want me, forget me, no handkerchief and Id keep going on through.” Soon all the others were in it. When they were 20 miles from Brunswick, the young people took over window seats
29、on the right side, waiting for the approach of the great oak tree. Vingo stopped looking, tightening his face into the excons mask. Then it was 10 miles, and five, and the bus became very quiet. Then suddenly all of the young people were up out of their seats, screaming and shouting and crying, doin
30、g small dances. All except Vingo. 39.In the story, the yellow handkerchief probably means_. A.happiness B.sadness C.I hate you D.I still love you 40.The bus became quiet when it came near the town because all the passengers_. A.got tired after a long journey B.got too sad to say anything C.were anxi
31、ous to see the oak tree D.were touched by the story 41.The underlined part “All except Vingo” probably implies_. A.he found no handkerchief on the oak tree B.he feared that his wife was playing a joke C.he felt he could not match his wife any longer, afraid to face her D.he had complicated feelings
32、at the moment:guilty, grateful as well as excited 42.What is the best title for the passage A.Going Home B.A Handkerchief and an Oak Tree C.A Long Bus Journey D.A Story of an Oak Tree 答案： 39-42 DCDA C With a VISA card in your hand, the world opens up to you. With more than 24 million places across t
33、he world accepting VISA, you can use your VISA card instead of cash to pay for your everyday purchaseswhether you are shopping at the grocery store, dining at a restaurant, filling your car with petrol or buying the perfect gift on your travels. You can even use it to get cash from more than one mil
34、lion ATMs around the world. To avoid even that inconvenience, you can take the following basic precautions:When you get your card: Sign the signature panel immediately;4BIf you have been given a PIN(personal identification number) to use at a cash machine or in shops, memorize itnever write it down;
35、 If you choose your own PIN, or change the one you were given, avoid obvious choices such as your date of birth or telephone number; Do not tell anyone your PIN; At home Keep your sales and cash machine receipts and check them against your card or bank statement; If any amount is incorrect or you sp
36、ot a transaction you did not make, call the bank or other organizations that issued your card immediately; Keep a list of your card numbers, along with the telephone numbers you should call if they are lost or stolen. In the shop Check the sales slip to ensure the amount is correct and the total has
37、 been filled in before you sign; Make sure the retailer gives the card back to you, along with your copy of the voucher(收据）； Keep your card close to yoube ware of pickpockets( 扒手 ); Do not leave your card in your cars glove compartment. Telephone and mail order shopping: When you place an order over
38、 the telephone or by mail, give your card number only if you are confident about the companys reputation; You might be asked for your VISA card security codethe three digits at the end of the card number printed on the signature panel. Give the seller that code but never give your PIN. 43.If you wer
39、e asked for your VISA card security code, what would you do A.Never tell the card number to anybody B.Check the card number and never give your PIN C.Give your card number only if you are confident about the company D.Call the bank or other organizations for help 44.Whats a VISA card A.Its a card th
40、at you can use to pay for something. B.Its a card which includes a PIN, without that it is penniless. C.Its another form of money, which can buy anything around the world. D.Its something that you can place an order over the telephone or by mail. 45.Whats the title of the passage A.VISA Card Is Impo
41、rtant B.ATMs ReplacementVISA Card C.Inconvenient, Safe But Cheap D.VISA CardAnother World Opens to Y ou 46.Which of the following statements is right A.We can buy anything in the world with a VISA. B.If your VISA card is stolen, you should tell the bank your card number. C.In case of forgetting your
42、 PIN, you can tell your mother your PIN. D.You can put your VISA card in your car if theres nobody around you. 答案： 43-46 BADB D Have you ever noticed what happens to an idea once you express it Just talking about it or writing it down causes you to make it clear in your own mind. How can you use thi
43、s to increase your brain power Start writing. By putting thoughts into words, you are telling yourself the logic behind what you think, feel, or only partly understand. Often, explaining a thought is the process of understanding. In other words, you increase your brain power by exercising your “expl
44、ain power”. Another benefit of writing is that it helps you remember. Many, if not most, highly productive people are always taking notes. You can try keeping it all in your head, but if you keep a journal(日志 ) of your ideas the next time youre working on a big project, youll probably have more succ
45、ess. Want to understand a topic Write a book about it. Thats an extreme example, but if you are learning something new, write a letter to a friend about it, and you will understand it better. Want to invent something Write an explanation of the problemwhy you want to solve it, and why it is worth so
46、lving, and youre half way there. Writers dont always write because they clearly understand something beforehand. Often, they write about something because they want to understand it. You can do the same. Writing will help bring you to an understanding. Give it a try. 47.What would be the best title
47、for the passage A.A Way on How to Write B.Increase Your Brain Power Through Writing C.Brain Power Helps Improve Your Writing D.How to Start Your Writing 48.According to the passage, writing can help you a lot EXCEPT_. A.to increase your brain power B.to improve the ability to remember C.to develop y
48、our interest in study D.to strengthen the understanding of a topic 49.The underlined sentence “youre halfway there” in the fourth paragraph means that_. A.you are already successful B.theres a long way for you to go to reach your goal C.you are left wondering what to do D.you have been on the way to success 50.Which of the following statements is TRUE A.Writing can cure people of their brain disease. B.People who can keep all thoughts in mind are more likely to succeed. C.Writing a book about one topic is the only way to understand it. D.The more you write, the more log
