2015年浙江省杭州二中高三年级仿真考
英语试题卷
本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分，共120分，考试时间120分钟。
第I卷（共80分）
第一部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节：单项填空（共20小题； 每小题0.5分，满分10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，并在答题纸上将该选项标号涂黑。 1. — Sarah married a guy who is 16 years younger than her. — ________ A. What luck! B. You don’t say! C. I’m sorry. D. Good for her.
2. I thought I was _________ failure after being fired, but now I’m trying to get my life back on ________ track. A. a; 不填 B. a; the C. 不填; 不填 D. the; the
3. He has neither confidence nor experience, _________ the great determination needed to accomplish the task. A. worse still B. above all C. or rather D. still less
4. Whenever asked what kind of girl he likes, he would answer carelessly, always _________ the same thing. A. saying B. to say C. said D. having said 5. I will never forgive him _________ what he said. A. until B. after C. before D. unless 6. Her parents insisted that she _________ before she could further her study in the USA. A. got married B. have got married C. get married D. had got married 7. Sam _________ to quit smoking, but still couldn’t make it at last.
A. had convinced B. have been convinced C. had been convincing D. was convinced 8. She can meet famous movie stars _________ every day for she works for an entertainment magazine. A. extremely B. equally C. particularly D. practically
9. The World Wide Web is sometimes jokingly called the World Wide Wait because it _________ be very slow. A. should B. must C. will D. can 10. I have to say in her _________ that she knew nothing about it beforehand. A. viewpoint B. defence C. benefit D. concern 11. The newly-built café, the walls of _________ are painted light green, is really a peaceful place for us, especially after hard work. A. that B. whose C. which D. what 12. They claim that some computer games _________ violent behavior in young children. A. encourage B. forgive C harm D. overlook 13. Old people are _________ to see the doctor as soon as they feel uncomfortable. A. accustomed B. declined C. deserved D. supposed 14. He got seriously injured in the crash. _________, he had to take half a year off at least. A. In the meanwhile B. As a consequence C. Above all D. After all 15. We can make it _________ day convenient for you since I am all available. A. all B. some C. another D. any
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16. Our country’s position _________ child labour is made quite clear in our laws and regulations. A. such as B. apart from C. in response to D. with regards to 17. The old album _________ many pleasant memories of my childhood. A. brought back B. brought down C. brought in D. brought forward 18. His increasing financial difficulties forced him to take _________ measures. A. desperate B. common C. gradual D. hopeful 19. Please bring _________ to notice _________ he might be too busy to reply immediately. A. it; whether B. what; that C. what; whether D. it; that 20. — I had a headache, and I can’t wash dishes tonight, dear. — Let me see. _________. Just have some water. A. No way B. No doubt C. Nothing serious D. Forget it
第二节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从21—40题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该选项标号涂黑。
About 10 years ago I taught a group of children to sail. They were bright, enthusiastic and as keen to 21 life as any other child. All, 22 , had a serious disability. Three were in 23 , one was nearly blind and two were only able to walk with difficulty due to cerebral palsy （脑瘫）.
The seventh little boy I will 24 forget. I will call him Matthew. He too had cerebral palsy and was very badly affected. His hands and arms were both ugly 25 the disease. His back was bent. His face was twisted and his legs did not work. Even his laughter was more like a 26 . To speak, Matthew had the help of a letter board. 27 , and with determination, he would point out with twisted hands, letter by letter, 28 he wanted to say. Sometimes he would try to talk. His voice was so strange that even his 29 caretaker could not understand most of his whispered growl （低吼声）. Yet he was always bright and 30 and loved to try everything his classmates were doing, both in the boat and in the classroom.
One day the sailing centre was stricken by a storm and we decided to work in a classroom. All the children 31 . Just like other children they all wanted to answer the questions I asked.
Often they would loudly interrupt each other, 32 to get an answer in before one of the others. But 33 Matthew wanted to answer a question it was different. 34 they all quieted. Matthew whispered and gestured at his board. They waited. Matthew struggled with persistence until the answer was 35 . Then, if I did not understand, 36 of the other children would work with him until the answer was 37 . When Matthew had answered his question the children were, almost magically, transformed back into a group of noisy and enthusiastic children.
I learned the biggest lesson in my life from them. All of these children were heroes in their own 38 . At just fourteen years old, these disabled children had learned to afford care, 39 and help to someone less fortunate than themselves. 40 the rest of the world were able to learn the same lesson, prejudice, violence and intolerance would be gone. 21. A. treat B. enjoy C. live D. spend 22. A. however B. therefore C. otherwise D. anyway 23. A. bed B. trouble C. wheelchairs D. shape 24. A. rarely B. often C. never D. seldom 25. A. by B. to C. at D. from 26. A. smile B. song C. trick D. cough 27. A. Swiftly B. Slowly C. Gently D. Proudly
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28. A. what B. which C. that D. how 29. A. careful B. clever C. constant D. patient 30. A. upset B. cheerful C. lucky D. shy 31. A. ran away B. dropped out C. attended to D. joined in 32. A. trying B. refusing C. avoiding D. denying 33. A. before B. when C. since D. after 34. A. All the time B. All of a sudden C. Not in the least D. With no doubt 35. A. laughed at B. turned down C. spelled out D. taken in 36. A. each B. neither C. either D. one 37. A. gone B. close C. clear D. complete 38. A. way B. world C. time D. class 39. A. calmness B. respect C. disability D. confidence 40. A. Even if B. Not until C. Now that D. If only
第二部分：阅读理解（第一节20小题，第二节5小题；每小题2分，满分50分）
第一节：阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该选项标号涂黑。
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The first two stages in the development of civilized man were probably the invention of weapons and the discovery of fire, although nobody knows exactly when he acquired the use of the latter.
The origin of language is also difficult to understand. No doubt it began very gradually. Animals have a few cries that serve as signals, but even the highest apes （猿） have not been found able to pronounce words, even with the most intensive professional instruction. The superior brain of man is apparently a necessity for the mastering of speech. When man became intelligent enough, we must suppose that he gradually increased the number of cries for different purposes. It was a great day when he discovered that speech could be used for describing and telling stories. There are those who think in this respect picture language appeared before oral language. A man could draw a picture on the wall of his cave to show in which direction he had gone, or what prey he hoped to catch. Probably picture language and oral language developed side by side. I prefer to think that language has been the most important single factor in the development of man.
Two important stages came not so long before the dawn of written history. The first was the domestication （驯化） of animals. The second was agriculture. Agriculture was a step in human progress to which there was nothing comparable until our own machine age. Agriculture made possible a huge increase in the number of the human species in the regions where it could be successfully practiced. These were, at first, only those in which nature fertilized the soil after each harvest. Agriculture met with violent resistance from the pastoral nomads （游牧民族）, but the agricultural way of life was accepted in the end because of the physical comforts it provided.
Another fundamental technical advance was writing, which, like spoken language, developed out of pictures, but as soon as it had reached a certain stage, it was possible to keep records and transmit information to people who were not present when the information was given.
These inventions and discoveries—fire, speech, weapons, domestic animals, agriculture, and writing—made the existence of civilized communities possible. From about 3000 B. C. until the beginning of the Industrial Revolution less than two hundred years ago there was no technical advance comparable to these. During this long period man had time to become accustomed to his technique, and to develop the beliefs and political organizations appropriate to it. There was, of course, a big extension in the area of civilized life. At first it had been confined to the Nile, the Euphrates, the Tigris and the Indus, but at the end of the period in question it covered much the greater
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part of the inhabitable （适合居住的） globe. I do not mean to suggest that there was no technical progress during this long time; there was progress—there were even two inventions of very great importance, namely gunpowder and the compass—but neither of these can be compared in their power to such things as speech and writing and agriculture.
41. According to the above passage, we can conclude that ________.
A. the use of fire and the domestication of animals made agriculture possible B. progress was probably very slow when language first came into being C. gunpowder and the compass are as important as speech in history D. communication is the most important factor for human development 42. According to the article, agriculture ________.
A. was accepted as soon as it appeared B. is as great a step forward as our machine age
C. helped improve the techniques of domestication D. at first helped make the land more suitable for crops 43. From the article we can learn that ________.
A. weapons and agriculture are what speech and physical comforts are based on B. the origin of the language can be clearly understood by studying apes’ behaviors C. the reason why animals have no language may be that they are not clever enough D. the agricultural way of life helps a lot in the development of written language 44. Which is the right order of the appearance of the following things （a to e）? a. agriculture b. weapons
c. domestication of animals d. written language
e. political organizations A. c, a, d, b, e B. e, b, c, d, a C. b, a, c, d, e D. b, c, a, d, e 45. Which of the following is the best title of the article? A. The Development of Civilization B. Speech and Civilization C. The Origin of Language D. The First Two Stages
B
Below are brief introductions to three books: Life Strategies for Teens
―Life Strategies for Teens‖ is the first guide to teenage life that won’t tell you what to do, or who to be, but rather how to live life best. Employing the techniques from Dr. Phillip C. McGraw’s ―Life Strategies,‖ his son Jay provides teens with the Ten Laws of Life, which make the journey to adulthood an easier and more fulfilling trip. Whether dealing with the issues of popularity, peer pressure, or ambition, ―Life Strategies for Teens‖ is an enlightening guide to help teenagers not only stay afloat, but to thrive during these important years. Whether you are a teen looking for a little help, or a parent or grandparent wanting to provide guidance, this book tackles the challenges of adolescence like no other. Combining proven techniques for dealing with life’s obstacles and the youth and wisdom of writer Jay McGraw, ―Life Strategies for Teens‖ is sure to improve the lives of all who read it. From School Library Journal－PreSchool-Grade 1
This picture dictionary is intended to introduce children to basic words and concepts. It begins with four pages that show the mischievous monkey receiving the book as a birthday present and learning to use it. The pages that follow have six words each and include abstract ideas such as ―far,‖ ―some,‖ and ―before.‖ The definitions are provided through pictures and simple sentences （although some terms, like ―ant,‖ ―bag,‖ and ―dress,‖ have only a picture）.
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When a word has two meanings, for example, ―can‖ and ―wave,‖ it has two entries: ―The beans are in a can‖ and ―George can paint.‖ Illustrations are done in the style of H. A. Rey’s work. This book has use as a resource to introduce the idea of a dictionary, and kids may learn some new words in the process. But from the library shelf, they’re likely to choose the traditional stories instead. My Answer is No ... If That's Okay With You
Are you afraid you’ll hurt the people you care about if you say NO to them? Can you set limits when employees neglect their responsibilities? How about with your boss? When friends ask you to do something you don’t want to do, do you invent an elaborate （精心准备的） excuse? Do you have a hard time saying NO to an invitation even when you’re completely exhausted? Do you have trouble even practicing the sentence ―No, Mom, I just can’t make it home this holiday‖? If any of these scenarios （情况） sound familiar, keep reading - you need this book... No is a very simple word -- two letters, one syllable. Yet many women have a hard time saying it without feeling anxious or guilty. ―In My Answer Is NO...If That’s Okay with You,‖ award-winning psychiatrist （精神病学家） and author Dr. Nanette Gartrell takes a fresh look at why even the most powerful, accomplished, and successful women find it difficult to say no and offers a revolutionary approach to setting limits without harming important relationships.
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B. help teenagers grow up in a more meaningful way C. tell teenagers all the important things they should do D. teach teenagers how to get the right advice from parents
47. In Life Strategies for Teens teenager readers can expect to learn about ________. A. effective skills to deal with problems B. different definitions of being an adult C. the importance of one’s parents’ guidance
D. the relationship between ambition and pressure
48. The book From School Library Journal can help children ________.
A. make simple sentences according to pictures B. learn to draw in the style of H. A. Rey’s work C. learn about what a dictionary is like D. understand traditional stories better 49. It can be learned from the above passage that ________.
A. saying no will certainly hurt others’ feelings B. From School Library Journal is a popular story book C. abstract words are too difficult for children to learn D. many females feel guilty when they refuse others
C
Wild ducks and other birds could be important carriers of deadly bird flu, researchers say. Even so, experts say there is no solid basis for killing wild birds to protect poultry （家禽） and reduce the risk of human infection. The European team researching into the global spread of the H5N1 bird flu says certain duck species may be infecting wild bird populations. Geese and water birds are also possible vectors （带菌者）of the virus, the team says.
The team’s study was led by Bj?rn Olsen of Umea University in Sweden. Olsen runs Europe’s largest wild-bird flu monitoring program.
Studies have shown that bird flu viruses in lake water, generally passed through bird waste, can stay infectious for up to 30 days. The migration or feeding behavior of dabbling ducks could at least partly explain the spread of the H5N1bird flu, the researchers add.
This group of duck species includes mallards, pintails, and others that feed at or near the surface, where
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