北京西城区高三二模英语试卷(2)
回民中学高三第三次模拟考试英语试卷
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. In an office. B. In a theatre. C. In a restaurant.
2. How old is the man now?
A. About 20. B. Nearly 40. C. Over 60.
3. What is the man going to do?
A. Go to the information counter. B. Take a train to leave New York.
C. Check the price of the ticket.
4. What do we learn about the man?
A. He quitted his job. B. He has got two job offers.
C. He is doing a part-time job.
5. What does Mr. Anderson do?
A. He is a teacher. B. He is a librarian. C. He is a repairman.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有2至4个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有5秒钟的时间阅读各个小题;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7题。
6. What is The Western Teacher?
A. A story. B. A book. C. A magazine.
7. When did the man start writing books?
A. When he was at school. B. After he came to Paris.
C. Since the year of 2004.
听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10题。
8. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Husband and wife. B. Doctor and patient. C. Customer and waiter.
9. What must have caused the speakers’ stomach aches?
A. The fish. B. The soup. C. The apples.
10. Where will the speakers go?
A. To the market. B. To the hospital. C. To the restaurant.
听下面一段对话，回答第11至第13题。
11. What are the speakers talking about?
A. New films. B. Popular cinemas. C. Film-seeing habits.
12. What seems to bother the woman at the cinema?
A. The uncomfortable seat. B. The noisy people. C. The long waiting time.
13. What do we know about the man?
A. He prefers seeing new films at the cinema. B. He enjoys seeing films with friends.
C. He likes talking about new films.
听下面一段对话，回答第14至第17题。
14. Why does David go to Professor Smith for help?
A. He had trouble with today’s lecture. B. He missed all the classes last week.
C. He wanted to learn how to take notes.
15. What should David do at the start of each class?
A. Have a short talk with the professor. B. Look through the notes from last class.
C. Take down the main points of the lecture.
16. How can David find the most important information to write down?
A. By remember all the details of the lecture.
B. By reading the notes taken by his classmates.
C. By focusing on the organization of the lecture.
17. How many suggestions has Professor Smith given to David?
A. Two. B. Three. C. Four.
听下面一段独白，回答第18至第20题。
18. Who brought silk to Europe in the thirteenth century?
A. Napoleon. B. Marco Polo. C. Leonardo da Vinci.
19. What do we know about silk today?
A. It is used by famous dress designers. B. It is much cheaper than in the past.
C. It is very popular among painters.
20. Why does the speaker give the talk?
A. To encourage people to learn designing. B. To persuade people to buy silk clothes.
C. To introduce the history of silk trade.
第二部分： 阅读理解(共，满分40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。Washington, April4-The United States has more than 90 million families for the first time ,but each contains fewer people on average than ever ,the Census Bureau(统计局) reported today.
The 90,031,000 families in the United States averaged 2.64 members each as of last July 1.
“The reason is, in effect, changes in the age structure,” explained Campbell Gibson, a population researcher for the bureau. Most Americans born in the great explosion of births after World War II are now in their 20’s and 20’s when they are most likely to set up families, he said.
The fact that many are doing so increased the number of families from 80.4 million in 1980 to 88.8 million in 1986 and past the 90 million mark last summer . At the same time, the average number of people per family dropped from 2.75 in 1935 to 2.65 in 1986 and then to 2.64,Mr Gibson said.
By comparison, the 1970 Census found the average family contained 3.15 people. Families averaged more than four people in 1939 and more than five in 1880. The growing number of ever- smaller families is still going on, but Mr Gibson pointed out that family growth was not the same as population increase in the 1970’s. The same age factors (因素) that are increasing the number of families also happened then, but in the 1970’s the proportion(比例) of families in each age group was also growing .
That has not continued in the 1980’s for a number of possible reasons, Mr Gibson said.
For example, in the 1880’s more young people have chosen to remain home with their parents instead of setting up housekeeping on their own ,as many did in the 1970’s. This could be caused by the increasing cost of housing, he said. Delays in marriage while was not the only factor for the family changes.
21. The smaller figure of families reported here is ______.
A. 1980 B. 80,400,000 C. 2.64 D. 90 million
22. How did Mr Gibsin explain the reason of the increase in families? ______
A. About 9.96 million new families have been set up since 1980.
B. All the big families were split into smaller ones.
C. There is a great number of young people who are newly married.
D. There was a great explosion of births during the present Second World War.
23.What is the reporter’s attitude (态度) toward the present situation?______
A. People should get married at a later age .
B. The average number of family numbers should be 2.64.
C. It’s not clear in the report.
D. Young people should set up housekeeping on their own ,as many did in the 1970’s.
24. From the last paragraph we may infer that _____.
A. delay in marriage will not help the number of families
B. delay in marriage is the major factor of the family changes
C. the writer felt sorry that many young people now delay their marriages
D. there must be some other factors which have led to the slower family growth in the 1980’s.
B
Could a CD player, a laptop computer or a hand-held video game send an airline off course?
Unless you are born with feathers, flying requires faith. Passengers have to believe, once on board the plane, that a 227000kg machine moving extremely fast in the air is firmly in the pilot’s control. That faith was shaken last week by a report that a DC-10 plane coming into New York’s Kennedy airport recently almost crashed(撞毁) when a passenger in the first class turned on his portable compact disc player.
The story, first published in Time Magazine, set off people’s concern. Can airplanes really be made to change their courses by something as small as a battery-powered CD player? Or a video-game machine? Or any of a dozen electronic gadgets(小器具) and computers that passengers regularly carry on board?
Although it may sound impossible, it can’t be ruled out. Every electrical device creates a certain amount of radiation. Portable phones, remote-control toys and other radio transmitters send out signals that can carry for kilometers, and their use on planes has long been cassette players, tape recorders and laptop computers, which make far less electromagnetic(电磁的) noise.
Now there is increasing proof that even these gadgets may be putting aircraft at risk. A walkman-type radio tuned to an FM station produces oscillations(振荡) that can reach 1.5m to 3.5m-far enough, in some planes, to reach the navigation(导航) equipment in and around the cockpit (驾驶员座舱).
No planes have crashed and no lives have been lost so far. But Time Magazine has got quite a few pilot reports linking a series of “anomalies”(异例) to a wide variety of electronic gadgets, from laptop computers to Nintendo Game Boys. In one striking example, a plane flying out of Chicago started going off course while its VOR dials became unclear and danced around. When the passenger in seat 9-D turned off his laptop, the report states, the “panel lights immediately brightened and all navigation aids returned to normal.”
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration, pressed by pilots to punish the gadget holders on board, published an advisory late last week that Delta Airlines has already made longer its list of forbidden devices to include video playback machines and CD players.
With the arrival of new “fly-by-wire” aircraft, which are heavily computerized and even more easily to be interfered with, passengers may have to go back to reading paperbacks and watching the in-flight movies.
25. The purpose of this article is to inform the readers of______.
A. the risks connected with flying modern computerized planes
B. the conditions connected with taking off and landing in modern planes
C. the risks connected with using electronic devices while flying in modern planes
D. the conditions connected with sitting within 3.5m off the cockpit in a modern plane
26. The following are four points made in the article, Which is the right order of what happened?
1) Many pilots have reported incidents of interference.
2) It is possible that electrical devices are dangerous.
3) Delta Airlines have forbidden CD players.
4) Passengers put their trust in pilots.
A.1,3,2,4 B.4,2,1,3 C.2,3,4,1 D.4,3,1,2
27. Which one of the following statements is true according to the information presented?
A. Remote-control toys are likely to produce radiation.
B. A DC-10 almost crashed while taking off from Chicago airport.
C. Walkman radios give off signals that can carry for several kilometers.
D. The greatest risk to DC-10 planes comes from electromagnetic interference.
28. According to the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration, the best advice to offer someone who was about to travel on a plane would be______.
A. don’t use any electronic devices while your plane is in the air
B. make sure that you are 3.5m from the cockpit before using electronic devices
C. tune into AM radio stations while using your walkman if the plane is in the air
D. check on whether the electronic devices you plan to take on board have been forbidden
C
Tea vs Coffee
Tea and coffee are two of the most widely consumed drinks in the United States. With popularity and interest in tea continuing to grow in recent years, many consumers have recently considered making the switch from coffee to tea, if they have not done so already. All the buzz surrounding tea and coffee may have you wondering, what are the differences? As it turns out, the differences are many and varied.
In the US, interest in tea ranges from coast to coast with the highest in Hawaii and California but stretching to the eastern states of Vermont and New York. On the other hand, the highest interest in coffee tends to be concentrated more in the north and western regions(地区), with the highest search volumes appearing in the states of Hawaii, Washington and Minnesota.
Differences between tea and coffee also vary in origin and production. All tea comes from the harvested leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant, while there are about 60 different species of coffee plants. Production of tea is quicker and more efficient: Camellia sinensis plants only need to grow for three years before they are ready to process; coffee plants take up to five years.
Perhaps the most concerning issue consumers have when considering making the switch to tea is the question of caffeine. The good news is, when it comes to tea and caffeine, there is something for everyone. Unlike coffee, which typically only comes in decaffeinated and regular, there are several varieties of tea available, based on caffeine preference.
From herbal teas that are naturally free of caffeine, to high quality green and black teas that offer less than half the caffeine of coffee, to high caffeine teas such as our specially formulated HiCAF® blends that contain slightly more caffeine than a cup of coffee, there is a variety sure to suit your needs. As an added bonus, the lower acidity levels in tea tend to be gentler on the stomach for a more comforting pick-me-up.
So what is the answer, coffee or tea? If you are looking for the most healthful benefit possible, tea is probably the winner. They say a picture is worth a thousand words. If, like many Americans, the rising popularity in tea has your interest piqued, the images below will help to clearly spell out the differences between tea and coffee.
29. It can be learned from the passage that ______.
A. coffee is of much higher production than tea
B. tea and coffee are from harvested leaves of plants
C. the popularity of tea is growing constantly in the US
D. there is no regional difference in drinking tea and coffee
30. According to the passage, which of the following contains the least caffeine?
A. Green tea. B. Black tea. C. Herbal tea. D. HiCAF® blends.
31. What is the author’s attitude towards tea?
A. Positive. B. Cautious. C. Sceptical. D. Negative.
32. The underlined word “piqued” in the last paragraph probably means .
A. reduced B. lost C. expressed D. excited
D
The Johnson Family Ranch
Located in the mountains of Colorado稯ffers a variety of activities for the whole family!
Johnson Ranch is both a working cattle ranch and a family-friendly resort. Guests can ride alongside real cowboys, following the same trails used by the Johnson family for nearly one hundred years.
33. What is important to wear when riding?
A. Warm clothes. B. Loose jeans. C. Hiking boots. D. Cowboy boots.
34. You’d better bring your own equipment for ________.
A. horseback riding B. fly fishing
C. cattle work D. mountain biking
35. Where can you possibly read this article?
A. In a travelling guide. B. In a science magazine.
C. In a history textbook. D. In a novel .
第二节(共5小题;每小题2分，满分10分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的七个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。
They Just Can’t Help It
My theory is that the female brain is mainly built for empathy—the ability to understand other people—and that the male brain is mainly built for building systems. 36 For example, women are more likely to read magazines on fashion and parenting, while men will choose magazines that feature computers and sport.
You may think that these preferences are influenced by the way people are taught to behave when they are growing up. However, this is not the case. A new study carried out at Cambridge University shows that newborn girls look longer at a face, and newborn boys look longer at a mobile. 37 It has also been observed that girls are better at noticing signs of changes in other people’s feelings. Boys, however, seem to enjoy building toy towers and playing with toys which have clear functions.
38 . People whose jobs are in the construction industries are almost male. Math and engineering, which require high levels of systems-thinking, are also male-chosen disciplines.
Why do men and women have the difference? Actually women have four times as many brain neurons (神经) that connect the right and left part of their brains. Because of it, women have a better ability to multitask than men. 39 Men tend to focus on a limited number of problems at a time. They will separate themselves from problems and view tasks as independent from one another.
Some people may worry that I am suggesting one gender (性别) is better than the other, but this is not the case. My theory says that males and females differ in the kinds of things that they find easy, but that both genders have their strengths and weaknesses. 40 It is not true. The study simply looks at males and females as two groups, and asks what differences exist, and why they are there.
A. Generally speaking, there are clear differences.
B. Their preference for building systems may change over time.
C. You can see the same kind of pattern in the adult workplace.
D. They will consider many sources of information at the same time.
E. It is important to stress that the female brain may be built more for empathy.
F. That suggests certain differences between male and female brains are biological.
G. Others may think the theory creates a belief of what a particular type of person is like
第三部分：语言知识运用 (共两节，满分45分)
：完形填空(共20小题;每小题分，满分0分)
The Write Feeling
Growing up in a military family, I moved a lot. I mostly went to 41 with other kids whose parents were also in the military. But when my dad 42 from the Marines after twenty years of service, I found myself 43 a civilian school with twelve-year-olds who shared no similar life experience with me.
I was a stranger in a strange land. Everyone in my class had grown up together, and they had no room to 44 for a newcomer. I wore different clothes, had different thoughts, and spoke with an accent. I 45 for the first few weeks of school. I had no friends, no activities, and no 46 of a bright future. To deal with it all, I began 47 in my diary every day---stories of adventure, of old friends, of feelings that I could not speak. I wrote as if my life depended on it, as if the very next breath I took could not happen 48 I wrote down words.
One day, my teacher, Mrs. Bush, came to me and asked why I always sat there writing instead of playing with others. I told her I enjoyed writing and 49 writing to playing. She smiled at me and walked away. About three weeks later, Mrs. Bush gave us a writing assignment. I was 50 that I could now participate in something I knew I excelled in.
That night I worked and worked on the essay. I wrote with great 51 . It was my one chance to feel important and 52 by the class.
A few days after we handed in our assignments, Mrs. Bush called me up to the 53 of the classroom. I stood before thirty pairs of eyes looking at me, and I got 54 . Was I in trouble? Did I do something wrong?
Then Mrs. Bush told the class how much she 55 all the work that went into the essay and everyone had done a great job. But, she said, one student stood 56 as an excellent writer, one with imagination, creativity, and word mastery. That student was me!
The class clapped politely and Mrs. Bush handed me my paper, with the following 57 on it: "Malinda, you are an excellent writer. You fill your paper with the breathings of your heart. Please keep on writing and share your 58 of writing with the world. I am proud of you and glad you are in my class."
Mrs. Bush helped me feel a sense of 59 , a place of purpose, and a way to survive a transition in life. She helped me gain 60 in myself that stayed with me beyond sixth grade.
41. A. church B. school C. war D. work
42. A. separated B. withdrew C. quit D. retired
43. A. visiting B. attending C. running D. leaving
44. A. build B. preserve C. take D. spare
45. A. struggled B. played C. fought D. exercised
46. A. memory B. control C. promise D. need
47. A. reading B. drawing C. writing D. copying
48. A. unless B. once C. while D. after
49. A. compared B. applied C. turned D. preferred
50. A. astonished B. satisfied C. excited D. embarrassed
51. A. anxiety B. curiosity C. wonder D. passion
52. A. impressed B. accepted C. challenged D. envied
53. A. front B. corner C. door D. outside
54. A. annoyed B. disappointed C. worried D. surprised
55. A. appreciated B. expected C. recognized D. enjoyed
56. A. out B. up C. by D. off
57. A. descriptions B. remarks C. suggestions D. accounts
58. A. advantage B. purpose C. gift D. idea
59. A. responsibility B. belonging C. devotion D. relief
60. A. interest B. imagination C. creativity D. confidence
第II卷
注意：将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
第二节：语法填空(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入一个适当的内容(不多于3个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
The Agricultural Feast takes place after the Independence Day. It is not a worldwide celebration. Only Christians in Mexico look forward to its 61 (arrive) for its religious origin.
Long ago, humans’ ancestors were bad. They fooled and played tricks on each other and never kept 62 word. So God turned up and drowned all their crops. Humans starved day and night, weeping. In order to gain God’s forgiveness, a woman poet set off to see God. She admired God and kept apologizing. God 63 (move). With his permission, humans finally had good harvests again. So, to wipe sadness and remind themselves of the belief in God, people began the festival.
64 the festival, people gather in open air, such as playgrounds 65 parking lots, and energetically have fun with each other all night long, as though they 66 (be) never tired. When a beauty 67 (dress) up in lovely clothing reads poems in memory of 68 poet, everyone holds their breath. Then, it is the custom 69 the bone of a rooster head is given to her as an award.
Obviously, the story is not true, 70 the festival is interesting.
第四部分：写作(共两节，满分35分)
第一节 短文改错(共10小题;每小题1分，满分10分)
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用(\)划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词;
只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。
Dear Mary,
I receive your E-mail just now. Don’t worry about me. I’m getting on well with my research work in the lab.But to my greatly surprise you say you will give up learn English. The reason is because you have not done well in it recently and you have lost interests . I’m afraid I couldn’t agree with you. I know it is difficulty to learn English, and English is widely used in the world today. It will be important tool in our future work. Beside, it is becoming more and more important in our daily life. If you study hard, you will be succeed. Do remember that where there is a will, there is a way. I’ am looking forward to hearing good news from you.
第二节：书面表达 (满分25分)Dear friends,
Welcome to our one-week Art Festival!
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