1、江苏省东方学校 2010届高三下学期第二次模拟考试英语试题 其他 . 第二卷 第四部分：任务型阅读（共 10小题；每小题 1分，满分 10分） 请认真阅读下列短文，并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入最恰当的单词。注 意：每空格 1个单词。 Are you a procrastinator Following a schedule and doing things on time is extremely important in todays busy world. Unfortunately, not everyone is good at doing this. Many peopl
2、e are procrastinators; they put off doing things that they need to until its too late. We all put off doing things at times. Statistics show that 90% of university students will often put off studying for a test or writing an important paper the night before, 25% of university students put off almos
3、t everything all the time. This more serious form of procrastination can result in a student dropping out of school. Students who put off doing their assignments once in a while get further and further behind in their studies. Before long, they feel completely helpless. For the chronic（长期的） procrast
4、inator, often the only way to solve this problem is to quit school. According to recent studies, there are three main reasons that students put off doing things. First, many have poor time-management skills and often try to do too much in too little time. In the end, these students often feel helple
5、ss and will put off doing many things they need to. Another reason why students put off doing things is that they feel a subject is boring and have something because they dont like it. a third reason why many students put off doing things is that they often worry that their work will never be as goo
6、d as it should be and fear failure of any kind, which, unfortunately , can often cause these students to put off doing any work at all. Do you recognize any of these signs in yourself If so, you may want to do something about your tendency towards procrastination. The following five tips may be help
7、ful. First, list the things in life that are important to you, and then list the reasons why you are at school or university. Look at the two lists and see where they match. Is there something you need to do in order to achieve a life goal Second, chose realistic goals for yourself; dont try to do m
8、ore than you can. Third, once you have identified our goals, list them and ask yourself “Which should I do first ” As you become more aware of what you need to do and when you need to do it, you will feel more in control and will be able to complete tasks on time. Fourth, manage your time wisely. Cr
9、eate a schedule that allows adequate time for accomplishing a goal; for example, your schedule should give you enough time to study for and pass a test, as well as time to relax. Finally, when you accomplish a goal, do something good for yourself as a reward. If you believe that you are a chronic pr
10、ocrastinator, you should try to get help before it is too late. Talk to a professional, and discuss the problem. If you are a mild procrastinator, make sure to keep yourself motivated, but dont worry too much. Remember-we all put off doing things at times. Title: Are you a procrastinator Frequency o
11、f procrastination Everyone puts off doing things(71) . 90% of university students will often put off dong things. 25% of university students (72) doing things all the time. (73) that procrastination will lead to At the beginning, they get further and further behind in their studies. Before long, the
12、y feel completely helpless. For the chronic procrastinator, often he or she has no (74)_ but to quit school. Main reasons for procrastination First, many are not skillful at managing time well. Second, they feel a subject is boring, which makes it difficult for them to (75)_ on an assignment. Third,
13、 they expect to do everything(76) and fear failure of any kind. (77) to avoiding procrastination First, identify your life goals. Second, choose realistic goals for yourself Third, list your goals in order of priority. Fourth, manage your time in a (78) way. Finally, (79) yourself for accomplishing
14、a goal. Advice to procrastinators For a chronic procrastinator,(80) a professional. For a mild procrastinator, make sure to keep yourself motivated, and dont worry too much. 答案： 71. sometimes/ occasionally 72. delay / postpone 73. Consequences / Results 74. choice / option / alternative 75. concentr
15、ate / focus 76. perfectly / well 77. Approaches 78. wise 79. reward 80. consult 单项选择 * . Most pop music is influenced,_a greater or lesser degree, by the blues. A to B on C for D within 答案： A . - Could you fetch me my glasses from the kitchen -_ . A Its a pleasure B At your service C It doesnt matte
16、r D Thats my pleasure 答案： B . You cant complain of being lonely_you dont make an effort to meet people and make friends with them. A while B when C whenever D though 答案： B . _from the operation, the patient was advised to stay in hospital for another two weeks. A Having not fully recovered B Being n
17、ot fully recovered C Not having fully recovered D Not fully recovering 答案： C . Our teacher urges us to form a good habit of learning, _we think will benefit us in the long term. A what B that C which D who 答案： C . The idea of traveling abroad really_ a lot of Chinese people. Thats why every year wit
18、nesses more people applying for passports. A takes to B caters to C attends to D appeals to 答案： D . Though having discussed it for long, they still havent reached an agreement_they should pour more money into the project. A that B if C whether D what 答案： C . - How do you find the movie The Cove - _s
19、ad. It_a bloody picture of dolphins being killed. A Looks; presents B Looking; presents C Looks; presented D Looked; presented 答案： A . They want to employ 90 people, _last year. A three times as many as B more than three times C as three times as D three times that they did 答案： A . The company has c
20、hanged some of its working practices_complaints and criticism from the customers. A in respect to B in return for C in exchange for D in response to 答案： D . - I hear you_at Smiths. - Yes, I _ there for about three months. A work; had been working B worked; was working C are working; have been workin
21、g D worked; have worked 答案： C . - I think this accident happened for many reasons. - Richard is partly to blame, _way you look at it. A what B which C whatever D whichever 答案： D . The newspapers in my hometown dont contain as many colorful pages as the ones in Nanjing _. A contain B do C appear D se
22、em 答案： B . What a pity! All his property, the books, the pictures and the house, _consumed by the big fire. A were B was C had been D have been 答案： B . I dislike_when I am left alone to start a conversation with a stranger. A that B this C it D one 答案： C 完型填空 . 第二节完型填空（共 20小题；每小题 1分，满分 20分） 阅读下面短文，掌
23、握其大意，然后从 3655 各题所给的四个选项（ A、 B、 C和 D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 My parents passed away ten years ago and I miss them terribly. But I know they are with me every day in what they taught me and in the 36 they gave me. Every morning my fathers message to me was: Remember that 37 you walk out of this door, yo
24、u carry responsibility, the good name of this family, the hopes and dreams of your mom and dad. My mother often urged me to 38 the high standards she set for me. When I was in high school, I played in a rock band with friends in my class. We were devoted and practiced constantly. We moved past the g
25、uys in a garage stage and 39 to be pretty good, doing getting paid gigs (演奏会 ) most weekends, which made me 40 . At that time, though part of me was 41 up in that band, another part of me was the oldest son in the Clark family, 42 of my origin and a dedicated student busy applying to colleges. Witho
26、ut even telling my parents, I applied to Harvard. I didnt think I had much chance of getting in, 43 I wanted to try. So I was riding around being Mr Cool Rock Musician half of the time, and the other half I was focused on family and 44 goals. I was running on parallel 45 . When the group won a city
27、wide Battle of the Bands, things heated up. My band mates had stars in their eyes we might be able to make it big. However, I began to feel 46 . I realized I was on quite different tracks: I 47 was becoming two people, 48 identities back and forth depending on who I was with. I had to make an option
28、. As I considered my 49 , my parents words were right there, helping me to see that my dreams werent about signing a record deal, letting my hair grow, and living in a tour bus. So I 50 out. My bandmasters were 51 . They thought I was crazy to withdraw 52 the peak of real success. But however succes
29、sful that band got, I knew it wasnt in line with my 53 , with my feeling of what I was 54 to do, with who I was it simply wasnt me. In that instant and in many others throughout my life, my parents advice has helped me recenter and 55 . I could remember who I was the hopes and dreams I carried. 36 A
30、 property B advice C guide D aid 37 A when B before C while D since 38 A come up with B stand up to C live up to D keep pace with 39 A got B failed C hoped D attempted 40 A lost B disappointed C confused D thrilled 41 A wrapped B centred C spent D offered 42 A scared B proud C guilty D ashamed 43 A
31、if B unless C until D yet 44 A economic B political C academic D literary 45 A tracks B ways C processes D directions 46 A confident B optimistic C cheerful D uncomfortable 47 A exactly B actually C eventually D fortunately 48 A switching B acting C discovering D seeking 49 A conditions B choices C
32、competence D health 50 A gave B looked C called D dropped 51 A disturbed B cool C shocked D tolerant 52 A in B to C by D at 53 A goals B interests C personality D consideration 54 A meant B demanded C forced D aimed 55 A recall B refocus C rebuild D reunite 答案： 3640 BACAD 4145 ABDCA 4650 DBABD 5155
33、CDAAB 阅读理解 . 第三部分：阅读理解（共 15小题，每题 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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 Most book reviews start with a heading that includes all the basic information about the book, like: Title. Author. Place of publication; publisher, date of publication. Number of pages. Like most pieces
34、of writing, the review usually begins with an introduction that lets your readers know what the review will say. The first paragraph usually includes the author and title again, so your readers dont have to look up to find this information. You should also include a very brief description of the con
35、tents of the book, the purpose or audience for the book, and your reaction and evaluation. Then you move into a section of background information that helps place the book in context and discusses criteria for judging the book. Next, the review gives a summary of the main points of the book, quoting
36、(引用 ) and explaining key phrases from the author. Finally, you get to the heart of your review your evaluation of the book. In this section, you might discuss some of the following issues: how well the book has achieved its goal what possibilities are suggested by the book what the book has left out
37、 how the book compares with others on the subject what specific points are not convincing what personal experiences youve had related to the subject. It is important to use labels to carefully distinguish your views from the authors, so that you dont confuse your reader. Then, like other essays, you
38、 can end with a direct comment on the book, and tie together issues raised in the review in a conclusion. There is, of course, no set form, but a general rule is that the first one half to two thirds of the review should summarize the authors main ideas and at least one third should evaluate the boo
39、k. 56 What is the most important part of a book review A The heading. B The evaluation. C The conclusion. D The introduction. 57 It can be confusing to readers if . A there is no heading in a book review B the book has achieved its goal C the viewers point of view is not distinguished from the autho
40、rs D the book is compared with others on the same subject 58 What is NOT suggested for a book review in this passage A Quoting from the author of the book. B Providing some book information. C Analyzing only the author of the book. D Comparing the book with others of a similar subject. 59 The best t
41、itle for this passage is “ ”. A Steps to follow B Tips for writing a book review C The way to develop your idea D Things not to be avoided in a book review 答案： 5659 BCCB . We typically associate the word “science” with a person in a white coat doing experiments in a laboratory. Ideally, experiments
42、should play as big a role in the human sciences as they do in the natural sciences; but in practice this is not usually the case. The are at least three reasons for this. 1 Human scientists are often trying to make sense of complex real world situations in which it is simply impossible to run contro
43、lled experiment. 2 The artificiality of some of the experiments that can be conducted may make the behavior of the participants abnormal. 3 There are moral reasons for not conducting experiments that have a negative effect on the people who participate in them. Faced with the above difficulties, wha
44、t are human scientists to do One solution is to wait for nature to provide the appropriate experimental conditions. We can, for example, learn something about how a normal brain functions by looking at people who have suffered brain damage; and we can gain some understanding into the roles played by
45、 genes and the environment by studying twins, who have been separated at birth and brought up in different families. In the case of economics, economic history can provide us with a bank of-admittedly not very well-controlled-experimental data. However, human scientists do not just sit around waitin
46、g for natural experiments to arise. They also think of some experiments of their own. Suppose you want to know how a baby sees the world. We cannot, of course, ask the baby since it has not yet learnt to speak. So it might seem that all we can do is guess. People usually wont change their mind until
47、 it was found out that babies tend to stare at surprising things longer than at unsurprising ones. This key understanding was like opening a window on to the developing mind. There was now a way of testing babies expectations and getting some idea of how they are six months old, babies can already d
48、o the following things: figuring out that objects consist of parts that move together being aware of the difference between living and non-living things and even doing simple arithmetic work. 60 What is true about the natural sciences and the human sciences according to this passage A Both human scientists and natural scientists can run controlled experiments. B Experiments done by
