重庆市巴蜀中学2015届高中三年级下学期第二次模拟考试英语试题

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.... . 市巴蜀中学2015届高三下学期第二次模拟考试 英语试题

1. —I’m planning to go to Kingdom of Cambodia this summer vacation. I think the trip will be exciting.

—____, as it ’s the rainy season then.

A. Yes, it will

B. Of course not

C. You can say so

D. It ’s hard to say

2. –-Why are you so crazy about music?

–- Because I can always find in music _____ peace that is missing in _____ world full of challenges.

A. the; a

B. the;/

C. /; a

D. /; the

3. —How did you make contact with the travel agent, Susan?

—Oh, that’s easy. I surfed the Internet and then called one _____ the telephone number is provided.

A. that

B. in which

C. of which

D. whose

4. The first time I ____ Todd, he ____ to some students at the English corner.

A. had seen; was talked

B. saw; talked

C. had seen; talked

D. saw; was talking

5. It ’s an art to be parents. With children, if you say “no ”, you have to mean_____.

A. that

B. this

C. it

D. one

6. _____ he is enthusiastic and qualified for the job, I see no reason to remove him from office.

A. Provided that

B. Even though

C. Unless

D. As if

7. _____, everyone present was amused by his adventure story in Africa.

A. Absurd as might it sound

B. As it might sound absurd

C. As absurd it might sound

D. Absurd as it might sound

8. —It is a mystery and a shock to all who knew him that he____ have taken his own life in this way.

—What a pity, indeed.

A. must

B. may

C. can

D. should

9. With many cities in China dreadfully blanketed by thick haze, the environment

problem is _____ Chinese people concern most nowadays.

A. what

B. which

C. where

D. when

10. —Do you know ____ made him successful in his career?

—Yes. His hard work and determination, of course.

A. what it was that

B. what was it that

C. it was what that

D. was it what that

11. What a great weight she felt _____ off her mind the moment she heard she had

been admitted to a key university.

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A. take

B. to take

C. taking

D. taken

12. We shall not start the project until it ____ by the committee.

A. will be approved

B. approves

C. has been approved

D. is to approve

13. —I like this dress better than that one.

— ____, but it costs almost twice____.

A. So do I; as much

B. Neither do I; as many

C. So I am; so much

D. Neither am I; so many

14. The doctor tried to laugh my brother ____ his fears about the coming operation.

A. from

B. against

C. off

D. into

15. Don't sigh over the small achievement. _____, and I'm sure if you keep at it,

you'll see the light at the end of the tunnel!

A. Lookers-on see most of the game

B. Constant dripping wears away the stone

C. The world is your oyster

D. Lost time is never found again

二、完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）

阅读下面短文，从16-35各题所给的四个选项（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。

A

My grandma is good at gardening. She could make anything bloom(开花). __16__ me. In my eyes, she was inspiring and __17__. For most of her life, she lived on a farm, where she brought up four children, and buried my grandpa.

I visited her on weekends. After the gardening work, I was __18__ to climb the mountain, singing songs and gathering flowers. Sometimes the plants scratched me. She would say, "Beauty has a __19__. I hope it was worth it."

"Yes, ma' ma," I'd say. "__20__ was."

I loved gathering flowers on my own. But what I loved best was gathering them with her. Even then, as a child, I knew what I wanted most from my grandma was not her flowers, but her __21__. She's been gone for years, but sometimes, when I __22__down to pick a flower or pull a weed, I see her __23__, not mine.

I thought I'd grow up to be a gardener too. I told myself, someday my children had children, I'd be a gardening grandma. Then the grandbabies started showing up, and I discovered 1'd much rather run after them __24__ go digging. Actually I'm no gardener. I'm a __25__, not a planter. I differ from my grandma in lots of ways, but this: I will always carry __26__ me a heart she made from her own.

I needn’t plant a garden. My children are my flowers. They delight and complete me with a beauty that is worth any price. All I need to do is __27__ them with time, water them with love, and hope that someday, when they hold their first grandchild, they might see my hand.

16. A. Not B. Even C. Only D. Often

17. A. famous B. humorous C. caring D. amusing

18. A. determined B. anxious C. curious D. free

19. A. standard B. range C. price D. quality

20. A. It B. I C. She D. That

21. A. possession B. promise C. beauty D. time

22. A. climb B. reach C. look D. sit

23. A. smile B. spirit C. soul D. hand .... .

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.... . 24. A. than

B. until

C. unless

D. since 25. A. worker

B. teacher

C. picker

D. farmer 26. A.to

B. within

C. beyond

D. for 27. A. attend

B. miss

C. promote

D. influence

B

The journey of water on the earth can be a mirror of our own paths through life. Like a river that flows within the boundaries of its banks, we are born with certain characteristics that _ 28__ our identity. We move through life, __29__ many twists, turns, and barriers along the way just as a river does.

Water shows us how to move through the world with grace, bravery, determination, and __30__. Water is brave and does not waste time sticking to its past, but flows onward without looking back. When there is a hole to be filled, water does not run away from it in fear of the dark; _ 31 _, water modestly and bravely fills the empty space. Similarly, we can face the dark moments of our life rather than run away from them.

_32 _, a river will empty into the sea. Water does not hold back from joining up with a larger body, nor does it fear a loss of _ 33__ or control. It gracefully and modestly falls into the vastness by contributing its energy without hesitation. Each time we move __34__ our personal characters to become part of something bigger, we can try our best to _ 35__ the lead of the river.

28. A. preserve

B. assume

C. decide

D. cast 29. A. competing with B. meeting with C. living with D. playing with

30. A. modesty B. happiness C. honesty D. reputation

31. A. therefore B. besides C. otherwise D. instead

32. A. Eventually B. Absolutely C. Regularly D. Actually

33. A. life B. confidence C. liberty D. root

34. A. on B. into C. across D. beyond

35. A. take B. follow C. lose D. hold

三、阅读理解 （共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）

阅读下列短文，从每小题所给的四个选项（A 、B 、C 、D ）中，选出最佳答案，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

A

When Dekalb Walcott III was just 8 years old, his father, a Chicago fire chief, let him tag along on a call. Dekalb says a lot of kids idolized basketball player Michael Jordan when he was growing up in Chicago in the 1990s. Not him.

"I wanted to be like Dekalb Walcott Jr.," he says of his father.

So when his dad asked if he wanted to go on that call with him when he was 8, Dekalb was excited. "I'm jumping up and down, saying, 'Mom, can I go? Can I go?'"

The experience changed Dekalb's life, he tells his dad on a visit to Story Corps. "My eyes got big from the moment the alarm went off." the younger Dekalb says. "This is the life that I want to live someday."

Now 27, the younger Dekalb is living that life. He became a firefighter at 21 and went to work alongside his dad at the Chicago Fire Department. Before his father retired, the pair even went out on a call together —father supervising （监督）son.

"You know, it's everything for me to watch you grow," his father says. But he

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also recalls worrying about one particular fire that his son faced."

I received a phone call that night. And they said, 'Well, your son was at this fire.' I said, 'OK, which way is this conversation going to go? '" Dekalb Walcott Jr. recalls.

"And they said, 'But he's OK. And he put it out all by himself. Everybody here was proud of him.'

And the word went around, 'Who was out there managing that fire? Oh, that's Walcott! That's Walcott up there!' So, you know, moments like that, it's heaven on Earth for a dad."

Dekalb Walcott Jr. retired in 2009. The younger Dekalb says he's proud of being a second-generation firefighter. "You know, it makes me look forward to fatherhood as well, because I'm definitely looking forward to passing that torch down to my son."

36. The underlined phrase tag along in Paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ______.

A. put out fire

B. watch basketball

C. follow his father

D. ask his mother’s permission

37. Dekalb Walcott III determined to become a firefighter at the age of _________.

A. 27

B. 21

C. 8

D. 35

38. What can we learn from the last paragraph?

A. Dekalb Walcott III wants his son to become a firefighter too.

B. Dekalb Walcott Jr. is proud to be a second-generation firefighter.

C. Dekalb Walcott Jr. wants to pass the torch to Dekalb Walcott III.

D. Dekalb Walcott III is proud that his son has become an excellent firefighter.

39. Which of the following is the best title of the passage?

A. Putting Out Fire: A Challenging Job for Father and son

B. Passing The Torch: A Firefighter Dad's Legacy

C. Dekalb Walcott III: A Second-generation Firefighter

D. Dekalb Walcott Jr.: A Chicago Fire Chief

B

How do you celebrate New Year’s D ay? If I had to take a guess, you probably celebrate New Year’s Day surrounded by family and friends, enjoying drinks of your choice (probably wine and champagne) and watching the ball drop. If you’re particularly lucky, perhaps you share a kiss with that special someone when the clock hits 00:00am. Have you ever imagined how New Year’s Day would look in another country? Listed below are five of the top ten “Unique New Year Traditions from Around the World.”

1. Breaking Dishes on Neighbor’s Door——Denmark

A strange and weird Danish New Year tradition, depending on how you look at it, is throwing dishes at neighbor’s door. Strangely, this makes them happy instead of annoying them. The family with the tallest tower of broken plates, glasses, cups and other crockery is considered to be the luckiest person because it symbolizes their large amount of loyal friends.

2. Talking to Spirits——Mexico

Talking to spirits is a part of Mexican belief. Mexicans strongly believe that they can communicate with the souls of thei r dead loved ones. New Year’s Eve is considered the best time to communicate with dead spirits to convey a message or

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ask for guidance. And this is not done at home on an individual basis but is a legal Mexican practice. Taos Inn, in New Mexico for example, offers 15 minutes session of spiritualism and meditation(默念) for $15. Not a bad price for some helpful guidance!

3. Wearing Polka Dots ——Philippines

Imagine streets full of people wearing polka dots and dining room tables full of round shaped food and fruits on one single day of the year. This all actually happens in the Philippines on New Year’s Eve every year. Philippines believe that this will bring them prosperity by associating the round dots to coins and wealth.

4. Burning Scarecrow(稻草人) Dummy——Ecuador

Ecuador has a unique custom of crafting scarecrows and then burning them at midnight. They adorn them and fill the scarecrows with newspapers and pieces of wood. As midnight approaches, everyone gathers outside their home and each family burns their own scarecrow. The tradition says that this destroys all the bad things that took place in the past 12 months. The scarecrow also scares away bad luck, which in turn, fills their new year with luck and happiness.

5. Mistletoe(槲寄生) Leaves Are Placed Under Pillow to Find Husband——Ireland

The single women of Ireland wait desperately for New Year’s Eve because it is the night that can bring them the love of their lives. They place mistletoe leaves under their pillow hoping to catch their future husband. It is also believed in the Irish culture that this act will help them get rid of bad luck.

The world is a large and very different place. Yes, people of all nations may celebrate New Year’s much differently around th e world, with different traditions, but there are a lot of general themes to be seen. We all want to start a new, fresh year with renewed enthusiasm and hope no matter what happened during the past year. We all want to be happier, find love, renew friendships increase our wealth and also hope for a little extra luck in the coming New Year.

40. When New Year’s Day is coming, people always celebrate it in many ways EXCEPT __________.

A. sharing the time with their lovers

B. getting together with their families

C. enjoying drinks with their friends

D. setting the ball drop

41. What can you learn when you are paying a visiting to Mexico during New Year’s Day?

A. You’d better talk to your ancestors just at home secretly, or you’ll break the law.

B. It’s New Year’s Day that Mexicans consider the best time to talk to spirits.

C. It’s commonly believed that the dead have spirits and souls living around.

D. You can ask for help free when you want to talk to the dead.

42. The single women of Ireland always ________ hoping to catch their future husband on New Year’s Eve.

A. wear polka dots

B. burn scarecrow dummy

C. break dishes on neighbor’s door

D. place mistletoe leaves under their pillow

C

NEWS BRIEF

●"New labels to show calories

The US government ruled that all food establishments(场所) should put the calorie information of their foods on their menus. Within a year chain restaurants,

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like fast food KFC, will have to say clearly on their menus how many calories their

fried chicken wings, fries, and other items contain. Amusement parks, movie theaters

and supermarkets will also have to follow the rules. The move is designed to fight

against the problem of obesity(肥胖) in the US.

●Antibiotics leading to world problem

The entire world is facing this problem; antibiotic resistance. And the

resistance will lead to the deaths of 10 million people across the world by 2025,

predicted a new report released by the UK government. Antibiotics are used to destroy

or slow the growth of harmful bacteria in our bodies. But overuse and misuse of them

can encourage bacteria to develop new ways of overcoming antibiotics, which makes

it increasingly difficult for humans to fight diseases.

●___________________________________

Australia is the world's most expensive destination for international students,

according to a study done by Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC). They

have to spend an average of $ 42,000 ( about 258 ,000 yuan) a year to study at

Australian universities. Singapore is not far behind, with an average yearly cost

of $ 39,229, followed by the US at $ 36,564 and the UK at 35,045. However, Australia's

education quality only ranks joint fourth with Canada, well below the US, the UK,

and Germany. In addition, international students studying in Germany only have to

pay about one-sixth the cost of studying in Australia.

●New Games sports may be added

The International Olympic Committee has canceled the 28-sportcap for future

summer Olympics But each summer Games will still only be allowed 10, 500 athletes

and 310 events. Countries that could host the games will discuss plans with the

committee during a new invitation stage before bidding. They are also allowed to

hold events outside their own countries and get financial support from the committee.

No changes will be introduced for the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

43. The news brief covers ______________.

A. medicine, disaster, finance, events

B. health, medicine, education,

sports

C. service, health, education, events

D. business, medicine, economy,

sports

44. The underlined word "antibiotics" in Line 7 refers to ___________.

A. serious diseases

B. varieties of resistance

D. harmful bacteria C. medical drugs

45. Which of the following fits in the blank best in the news brief?

A. Australian study most expensive

B. The cost of studying overseas

C. International students in Australia

D. Australia's education

quality

46. Which of the following statements is best supported by the news brief?

A. Some events may be held outside the host country in future summer Olympics

B. It is Australia's best education quality that will cause students to make a

wise choice.

C. It is necessary for the UK government to try hard to encourage using lots of antibiotics.

D. Popcorn sold in cinemas in the world will soon have calorie information labels.

D

When my friend put out the idea of homeschooling to her parents, the first

reaction they gave was, “You are cutting the child off the world.” Did the child

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really get cut off or did the child socialize better?

The moment we hear of homeschooling, we think the child will have no opportunities to interact with peers. However, in my friend’s opinion, we forget

that when attending a regular school, the child is not into socializing all the while.

The child is confined to so many other activities. Studies take a major role in a child’s life. The child hardly has the time to interact at school.

The child might be meeting and studying along with many peers; however, how many

kids interact with all the kids in a class? But in homeschooling system, as my friend mentioned, the kid has all the time and can plan his day accordingly. During the

day the child studies just like other school-going kids but with no burden of homework

and project work, the child has so much free time in the evening as to effectively interact and play with peers. The quality time the child spends in education is really impressive.

Homeschooled kids have the opportunity to socialize more often as they have a

lot of time in their hands. They can also make socializing a regular habit. Just

as my friend said, her child goes to a neighboring park almost every day and has

a set of friends who go there daily. Other children get back home to finish off homework and project work whereas her child who is already through with studies gets

the opportunity to spend time with family members.

When I heard this, I really felt how lucky the child was. Definitely the child

had a better opportunity to socialize when compares with my kids. However, I might

not consider homeschooling for my kid, as I am so used to the traditional schooling system and feel regular schooling the safest bet.

47. What is the author’s attitude towards his friend’s idea of homeschooling?

A. Surprised.

B. Interested.

C. Negative.

D. Confident.

48. The author’s purpose in writing the passage is to _________.

A. explain what homeschooling is.

B. express his views on homeschooling.

C. share his ways of teaching his children.

D. promote homeschooling.

49. The underlined word “confined” in the Para.2 can be replaced by _______.

A. free

B. restricted

C. devoted

D. accustomed

50. According to the author what is the biggest advantage of homeschooling children?

A. They can be better at socializing.

B. They can be more popular.

C. They will become braver.

D. They can study better.

51. How does the passage mainly develop?

A. By following the order of importance.

B. By following the order of

time

C. By presenting facts.

D. By making comparison.

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Want Kids to Eat Better? Get Them Cooking

Cooking programs and classes for children seem to positively influence children's food preferences and behaviors, according to a recent review. And, although the review didn't look at long-term effects of such programs, the findings suggest that such programs might help children develop long-lasting healthy habits.

This research comes at a time when childhood obesity（肥胖） rates have been rising rapidly. More than one-third of adolescents in the United States were obese

in 2012, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). .... .

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This trend has been caused, at least in part, by a significant decrease in the amount of meals that people consume at home since the 1980s, according to background information in the study.

Cooking education programs, such as Food Explorers, teach children about new healthy foods and how to prepare them. They also stress the importance of eating five fruits and vegetables every day. A volunteer parent explains a new food to the group, and the kids make something based on the lesson, such as fruit or vegetable salad. Depending on the program, kids may be sent home with information about healthy foods to bring to their parents, the review explained.

The study team reviewed eight other studies that tested different types of cooking education programs. Children in these classes were between 5 and 12 years old, according to the review. The goal of the study team was to learn more about developing an efficient program to encourage healthy food choices that last a lifetime. The study found that it is particularly important to expose kids to healthy foods on a number of occasions. This makes them feel comfortable with the new foods, which helps them build healthy habits.

The study stressed the importance of getting parents involved in（参与） their children's eating habits. Parents who are unable to enroll their kids in a cooking class can achieve similar benefits by having their kids help them while they prepare meals at home. Children are more comfortable at home, which makes them more receptive to new foods because they will make the connection to a positive experience.

52. What can we infer from the second paragraph?

A. Eating out frequently causes obesity.

B. Childhood obesity is totally caused by eating habit.

C. Childhood obesity rates have been rising rapidly since 2012

D. Food consumption has decreased significantly since the 1980s.

53. On cooking education programs, ________.

A. children learn how to prepare foods from their parents

B. children will learn how to cook in the company of their parents

C. children may learn information unknown to their parents

D. children focus more on cooking skills than on information about healthy foods

54. Which of the following is true according to the study?

A. Parents should let their kids cook independently at home.

B. A greater willingness to try new foods helps building healthy habits.

C. Children who participate in cooking programs are less likely to become obese.

D. Children who take cooking courses are more likely to choose fruits and vegetables as adults.

55. Which of the following categories does this passage belong to?

A. Education Systems

B. Science and Technology

C. Parent-child Relationship

D. Public Health Research

四．写作（共两个写作任务，满分35分）

写作一（满分15分）

Dozens of old people gather in public parks and squares early in the morning and night, turn on the loudspeakers and dance to the music, which has been

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controversial(引起争议的) because of the noise pollution it creates. Guangzhou is the first city in China to have drafted a rule on the creation of silent zones in areas of parks that are close to schools, hospitals, offices and residential quarters.

请就此容写一篇短文并发表自己的看法。

要求：

(1) 就此材料发表你的感想；

(2) 应紧扣材料、有明确观点；

(3) 词数不少于60字

(4) 在答题卡上作答。

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写作二（满分20分）

假如你是高中三年级的学生华，你在学校组织了一项“有烦恼向谁说”的调查活动。

请用英语给校报编辑写一封信，反映相关情况。容包括：调查结果（如下图所示）、持相应想法的理由及你对调查结果的看法。

注意：1．信的开头和结尾已经给出，但不计人总词数

2．词数为80左右。

Dear Editor,

I am a Senior Three student. Recently we have carried out a survey---"To whom do you go when in trouble?" The results are as follows.

Yours sincerely,

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写作二:

Reference version:

Dear Editor,

I am a Senior Three student. Recently we have carried out a survey---“To whom do you go when in trouble?” The results are as follows.

61% of the students surveyed select friends or schoolmates as their ideal listeners when they have troubles, the reason of which is that they are in the same age group and have a better understanding of each other. Another 22% choose teachers and parents to talk to. They suggest that teachers and parents are rich in life and educatio nal experience. Nevertheless, there are also 17% who don’t share their troubles at all. They say that their troubles are none of others’ business. They find it hard to get along with others.

It is not easy to reach definite conclusions based on such a survey example. However, some general comments can be made. It seems clear from the response that some students lack communication with others and teachers and parents need to play a more important role in their lives.

Yours sincerely, Li Hua

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