湖南省益阳市箴言中学2021届高三第十次模拟考试英语试题（命题：高三英语备课组熊世平 2014/5/31）本卷共四个部分，时量120分钟，满分150分PART ONE LISTENING COMPREHENSION （30marks）Section A（ 22．5 marks）Directions：In this section, you' II hear six conversations between two speakers．For each conversation, there are several questions and each question is followed by three choices marked A, B and C．Listen carefully and then choose the best answer for each question．You will hear each conversation TWICEConversation 11.How does the man go to school in Japan？A.He takes a school bus.B.He rides the subway.C.He walks with a group of students.2.What does the man first do when he arrives at school？A.He practices his reading and writing.B.He stands up and bows to the teacher.C.He does some math exercises.Conversation 23.What do the two speakers talk about？A.Problems with living in an apartment.B. A search for a new apartment.C.The cost of rent near universities.4.Why doesn’t Ann like her current apartment？A.It’s too expensive.B.The neighborhood is noisy.C.It’s located some distance from school.Conversation 35.What does Susan have to do on Saturday morning？A. Walk the dogB. Clean the house.C. Go to the doctor6. Why can’t they watch a video at Susan’s house？A. They can’t decide on a video.B. Susan’s mother is going to use it.C. The machine isn’t working.Conversation 47.What’s the matter with Steve？A.He has a bad cold.B. He has the flu.C. He has a stomachache.8.How long has Steve been sick？A. Since FridayB. Since SaturdayC. Since Sunday9. What does Carla suggest Steve do？A. T aking herbal medicine.B. Seeing another doctor.C. Eating chicken soup. Conversation 510. Where does the conversation most probably take place？A. At a conferenceB. At a zooC. At a party11. What is Gregorio well known for？A. His work with snakes.B. His dances with snakes.C. His strange name.12. What does Georgina do for a living？A. She’s a popular sports figure.B. She’s famous for her cooking skills.C. She makes a living by selling tennis shoes.Conversation 613. How much does the man sell his science book Today’s World for？A. ＄13B. ＄30C. ＄3314. Why is the woman surprised at the science book？A. It is a little expensive.B. It is full of notes.C. It is not helpful to her.15. Which book does the woman buy at last？A. The English textbook.B. The math book.C. The science book.Section B （7．5 marks）Directions：In．this section, you will hear a short passage, Listen carefully and then fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard． Fill in each blank with NO MORE THAN THREF, WORDS．You'll hear the short passage TWICE．New York Travel SchedulePART TWO LANGUAGE KNOWLEDGESECTION A（15marks）Directions：Beneath each of the following sentences there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.21. ______ Stephon Marbury is an American, he has become a role model among Beijingbasketball fans.A. AsB. AlthoughC. WhenD. Since22. It was a pity that when we got to the cinema, the movie _______, so we saw only the end of it.A. was finishingB. has just finishedC. just finishedD. had just finished23. Grandpa was shocked by the news. Rarely ______ him so quiet.A. do I seeB. had I seenC. I had seenD. I saw24. The report aims to explain how these conclusions ______.A. were reachedB. had been reachedC. have reachedD. had reached25. A person who has never tasted bitter won’t know ______ sweet is.A. whichB. whatC. whenD. why26. The landlady prefers to have women in the apartment rather than men. She thinks women take______ care of things!A. wellB. goodC. betterD. best27.______ for our dreams, as the principal addressed at the graduation ceremony, offers us asense of belonging．A． Being struggled B． Struggling C． Struggle D． To be struggled28.The old lady got up just before sunrise, as she often does, _____along the beach and getsome fresh air.A. walkedB. to walkC. walkingD. having walked29. T he three backpackers finally reached the top of Mount Huangshan, _______they could enjoy the breathtaking sights to their heart's content.A. whenB. whereC. why D, how30. Was it when you were studying abroad ________you first met him in New York？A. thatB. whenC. whichD. where31.He’s already gone home. But before he left. He _________all the mistakes in his paperA. would correctB. has correctedC. correctedD. had corrected 32．To be honest，it is Jack as well as his two classmates that ________for the broken vase.A．is to blame B．is to be blamed C．are to be blamed D．are to blame33．In general，she is devoted to her studies，but she ________be little naughty at times.A．will B．can C．should D．would34．If you’re finding it tough to find a job, expanding your job-hunting plan.A. tryB. to tryC. tryingD. tried35. not to drive after drinking, some drivers are still trying their luck, which is reallydangerous.A. Being remindedB. To remindC. Having remindedD. RemindedSection B（18 marks）Directions：For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases markedA,B,C and D. Fill in each blank with a word or phrase that best fits the context.Every girl dreams and Li Xie is no exception. She has read dozens of books on how to be a ballerina and Swam Lake is her favorite. She hopes one day her dream will come true. She has taken ballet lessons and all her teachers 36. she is a good student.One day she saw a （n） 37 that a famous ballet troupe will be performing in her hometown. Her thoughts ran wild. “I must meet up with the leader of the troupe and show him my 38 ,” she murmured to herself.She dressed herself in her ballerina suit and managed to evade（躲避） the guards and hid in the dressing room. To her 39 the leader entered and she timidly knocked at the door. She bravely approached him and handed him a bunch of red roses and in her excitement the thorns （枝刺） pricked her hand but she did not make much ado（忙乱） about the 40 .The leader observed her action because she told him her dream. “Alright, you dance and I will give you my opinion of it”. But half way through the dance he stopped her and said,“I’m sorry you’re not good enough!” On 41 this Li Xie ran as fast as her legs could carry her and was ashamed. She gave up her 42 .Many years later, she heard that the 43 ballet troupe was performing in her town again. Bitter 44 of the leader’s words came flooding back to her. This time she was 45 to find out why the leader had told her she was not good enough while all her teachers thought otherwise. This was his reply , “I tell this to every student.” She angrily shot back , “ You’ve 46 my life!”Then she got a further shock, “I remember your gift of roses and how the thorns had pricked your fingers but you 47 bravery. If you only had treated ballet like that and did not give up so easily; therefore, you still deserve my opi nion of it!”36. A. prove B. know C. confirm D suggest37. A. notice B. match C. observation D advertisement38. A. appearance B. skills C. looks D performance39. A. belief B. sadness C. surprise D luck40. A. joy B. pain C. happiness D suffer41. A. knowing B. hearing C studying D judging42. A. ballet B. attempt C. dream D practice43. A. another B. same C. other D second44. A. memories B. screen C. experience D touch45. A. shocked B. excited C. frightened D determined46. A. constructed B. damaged C. ruined D harmed47. A. looked on B. regarded as C. considered in D. carried onSection C（12marks）Directions：Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the context.When I was 19，I got a job in my local bookstore. Living in the large city，I usually saw many strange customers，most of 48 were teenagers. They didn't come often；I forgot all the customers except 49 .One night a 15-year-old girl came in looking for a book with a boy. They seemed to find what they wanted to buy. But 50 they came to the counter，the girlfound she was a dollar or two short to buy the book，and she took _51 all her money to prove it. She looked so disappointed. Just then I remembered my discount card and 52 was still active，so I told the girl 53 to worry. I put in my code，being happy that I could help them with this card. With the book in her hand she gave me 54 thankful smile，and then she and the boy got out of the store happily，leaving me feeling content，too. 55 fact, sometimes a little thing can also make one's world beautiful.Part ⅢReading Comprehension（30 marks）Directions：Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A，B，C and D．Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage.AThe emotions of the athletes in the prize-awarding moments are often some of the most unforgettable images of the Olympics．Yet, a number of people have noticed some strange things．Yes, the gold medal winner is filled with pride and excitement, which is to be expected．Yet often, it seems the bronze medal winner is happier than the silver medalist．It is strange that the 3rd place contestant might be happier than someone who did better （the 2nd place）．How can this be so？ "What if reasoning can help to explain this interesting effect．In order to understand our world and our choices, we often imagine how things could have been different．A wife may ask, " Would I be happier today if I had married someone else？" Likewise, a student may think, "If 1 had chosen another major, maybe I would have a better shot at getting into graduate school．" In short, " what if thinking allows us to mentally create alternative to our reality．In the Olympics, the "what ifs" of the winners are different．Clearly, the "what ifs" for the gold medalist involve not being No．1—this thought makes this athlete realize how fortunate he or she is．For the bronze medalist, the "what ifs" involve not being on the medal list at all, producing positive feelings．However, for the silver medalist, the "what ifs" can easily make the athlete ponder how things could have been different if he or she has won the gold medal （e．g．what if I practiced harder, and what if I had not made the small error in my routine）．Thus, the "what ifs" that come to mind of the 1st and 3rd place finishers are positive, but the 2nd place finishers have a number of dissatisfying alternatives to reality that can make them feel less happy．56．This passage is mainly about _____．A．who the happiest among the Olympics medal winners isB．why the prize-awarding moments are unforgettableC．what to pay attention to when watching the Olympic GamesD．why bronze medal winners are happier than silver medalists57．According to the passage, "what if reasoning means ____．A．imagining what things could have been or would be in another situationB．making the best choice in a very difficult situationC．doing the same thing using several different waysD．looking forward to being in a better situation58．The underlined word "ponder" in paragraph 3 can be replaced by "__"．A．think about B．look into C．work on D．worry about 59．Which of the following is the silver medalist's thought according to the passage？A．I feel so fortune that I won the silver prize．B．I feel happy for the first and third place winners．C．It could be worse if I were not on the medal list at all．D．The result could have been better if I had made greater efforts．60．In which part of a newspaper would you most probably read the passage？A．Education B．Family C．Life D．PsychologyBToday, children start to use computers, smart phones and tablets from a very young age．Many parents and child experts believe that this is very wrong．They claim that early exposure to technology can make individuals lazy and distracted． That may be true, but there it is practically impossible to change the world we live in now． What we can do is embrace smart mobile technologies the best way we can．That is Microsoft’s Windows 8 App Store． One of its applications is entirely educational, Windows 8． There, students of all ages can find apps that can greatly help them in their studies．We have prepared the 4 best of them．Wikipedia—Wikipedia is the first place where students search for information． The articles on the popular website are updated regularly and they include many details, figures and resources． With this app, you can access Wikipedia faster than ever．SAS Flash Cards—One of the most effective ways to learn your school or university material is by using the so-called “flash cards”． This app, however, allows users to create an entire set of cards in a matter of minutes． Also, the cards can be divided into different subject categories, which makes studying easier and more fun than ever before．Kindle Reader—If you don't have a Kindle e-Book reader, you can use your Windows 8 device．Just install this app and the Kindle word will land in your smart phone, tablet orlaptop． With the Kin-die Reader W8 app, you can also organize and store all of your favorite books．My Study Life—This application is the mobile version of the website My Study Life．The app can be very useful for students in terms of school and university organization． There you can store all the information you want like homework, assignments and papers． In addition, you can create your own school calendar that will remind you of your upcoming exams, for instance．There is one main reason why these Windows 8 apps are appropriate for students． Apart from useful, they are completely free! All you need to do is go to Microsoft’s Windows 8 App Store, download the applications you want and install them onto your device．61． The underlined part means we should __________．A． update the technologies as often as we canB． accept the smart mobile applications willinglyC． purchase a smart mobile with much moneyD． develop some new smart mobile functions62． If you want to know of Rafael Nadal you can use __________．A． Wikipedia B． SAS Flash CardsC． Kindle Reader D． My Study Life63．The function of “flash cards” is __________．A． to make your smart phone closely attachedB． to update your information every dayC． to help you get your favorite reading materialsD． to help students learn their subjects easily64． We can learn from the passage that __________．A． students can buy the apps at a certain discountB． the applications above are all for nothingC． you should pay much to download the appsD．It’s easy for parents to keep a watch on their children65． Which of the following is the best title for the passage？A． Top Windows 8 Apps for Students B． Windows 8 to Be Updated for StudentsC． Games Apps in Windows 8 Store D． Microsoft Company and Its AppsDHow often do you sit still and do absolutely nothing．The usual answer these days is “never”．Or “hardly ever”．As the pace of life continues to increase，we are fast losing the art of relaxation．Once you are in the habit of rushing through life，being on the go from morning till night，it is hard to slow down．But relaxation is essential for a healthy mind and body．Stress is fl natural part of everyday life．There is no way to avoid it, since it takes many and varied forms-driving in traffic，problems with personal relationships are all different forms of stress．Stress，in fact，is not the “baddy”it is often reputed to be．A certain amount of stress is vital to provide motivation and give purpose to life．It is only when the stress gets out of control that it can lead to poor performance and ill health．The amount of stress a person can withstand depends very much on the individual．Some people are not afraid of stress，and such characters are obviously prime material for managerial responsibilities．Others lose heart at the first sight of unusual difficulties．When exposed to stress，in whatever form，we react both chemically and physically．In fact we makea choice between “fight” or “fright” and in more primitive days the choice made the difference between life and death．The crisis we meet today are unlikely to be so extreme，but however little the stress，it involves the same response．All the energy is shifted to cope with the stress．It is when such a reaction lasts long，through continued exposure to stress，that health becomes endangered．Such serious conditions as high blood pressure and heart disease have established links with stress．Stress in some people produces stomach disorders，while others experience tension headaches．Since we cannot remove stress from our 1ires，We need to find ways to cope with it．66．People are finding less and less time for relaxing themselves because .A．they are working harder than they used toB．they are often too busy to find the timeC．they are not clear of how to relax by themselvesD．they are suffering from the effects of stress67．What is implied but not stated in the passage？A．The art of relaxation can greatly help people bear stress．B．People in primitive days know certain ways to deal with stress．C．If one gets into the habit of relaxing every day he can overcome stress easily．D．Stress can lead to serious health problem if one is exposed to it for too long．68．The underlined sentence in Paragraph 2 suggests that ．A．stress is not always a bad thing for peopleB．stress has a bad reputation of causing ill healthC．stress is not so terrible as people often believe it to beD．stress is always harmful to people all the time69．According to this passage，which of the following statements is true？A．Relaxation in life only benefits us mentally．B．Different people can stand different amounts of stress.C．All the stress can lead to poor performance．D．Large amounts of stress is important to people's lire．70．What is the writer's attitude to stress according to the passage？A．Stress as well as relaxation is essential for a healthy mind and body．B．Stress should not be rid completely from the life．C．Stress produces both positive and negative effects on people．D．People usually work better under stress if they are healthy．PART FOUR WRITING（45’）SECTION A（10’）Directions：Read the following passage. Complete the diagram by using the information for the passage. Write NO MORE THAN 3 WORDS for each answer.Scientists, doctors and mental health professionals have been studying the connection between color and mood for years. Many now believe that colors can not only cause emotional reactions, but can also correct mood. Colors behave in three basic ways：active, passive and neutral （中和的）.Active colors are warm colors, including yellow, orange and red. These colors bring confidence. Warm colors can also bring cheerful attitudes. Yellows and golden colors work well in offices, kitchens and study areas. Reds heat up a room. Passive colors or cool colors makepeople calm, quiet and satisfied. Bedrooms, private areas and bathrooms are great places for blues and greens. Beige, gray and white are thought of as neutral colors. They help to put the focus on other colors or serve to tone down （使柔和）colors that might otherwise be overpowering on their own.You can easily change the look or feel of a room by making good use of different colors. Mixing and matching colors is an excellent way to balance color and emotion, and provide a welcoming feel for guests.To create a feeling of warmth and comfort in a room, use bright, warm colors like yellow, orange and red. These colors are good choices for rooms that appear cool due to limited sunlight. Yellow adds cheerfulness to dull rooms. You can add yellows to rooms which are not closely related to happy thoughts, such as kitchens and laundry room. In rooms where there’s plenty of sunshine, cool colors can provide a calming environment. Sage greens and sky blues are perfect for bedrooms, playrooms and activity areas. Neutral colors, such as pale gray, white and beige, send a peaceful message to your brain. It’s not a coincidence that most doctor’s offices, coffee shops and mental health centers are decorated in neutrals.To make your wall color choices better, pick out furniture that will provide a visual contrast. Cool colors make a room seem larger than it is and warm colors make rooms feel smaller.Title：The Connection Between 71.____________Section B（10 marks）Directions：Read the following passage. Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage.One Sunday morning when I was in my early twenties I was reading a magazine about I was in my early twenties I was reading a magazine about a woman whose worst nightmare had come true：the small plane she was traveling in, along with her father and four other passengers, crashed in tropical waters. Separated from her father and others, she did something she’d never done before –she prayed. She prayed to God to help her have the strength to swim in water for ten minutes, just ten minutes she made herself unharmed through the night by one prayer at a time until she returned safely to shore, where she was reunited safely to shore, where she was reunited with her father.For the life of me, I could not put the magazine down. Every single little prayer she prayed was answered, instantly. She was an ordinary woman just like me, so if she could pray and gethelp immediately, why couldn’t I？By the time I finished reading the article, the possibility of answered prayer in my life seemed within reach. With just the belief in the possibility, the door opened. My life changed in that instant, but I didn’t know it yet：I received my first answer to a prayer I did not even know I had.Years later I would could come to understand that every prayer—long or short, silent or aloud, angry or grateful, tearful or fearful—is answered through you when you are open to receive. Prayer became a lifeline for me, and prayer by prayer I followed in the footsteps of my heroine, one bite-size prayer at a time, until I came across the hidden truth about prayer：when we are open to receive, every prayer is answered.81. What happened to the woman in the passage？（No more than 10 words）（2 marks）__________________________________________________________________________82. Why did the woman pray to God？（No more than 11words）（3 marks）__________________________________________________________________________83. Who helped the woman in fact according to the author？（No more than 1 words）（2 marks）__________________________________________________________________________84. What is the hidden truth that the author has found？（No more than 10 words）（3 marks）__________________________________________________________________________Section C （25 marks）Directions：Write an English composition according to the instructions given below in Chinese.二十一世纪英文报Teens报举办征文活动，请应征者阅读下列文字并结合实际事例，写一篇不少于120字的短文。