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1、綜合模擬練(一)第卷第一部分聽力(略)第二部分閱讀理解(共兩節(jié)，滿分40分)第一節(jié)(共15小題；每小題2分，滿分30分)閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的四個選項(A、B、C和D)中，選出最佳選項。AFour Must­See Route 66(66號公路) AttractionsThe United States is full of odd roadside attractions.Route 66 is home to some of the oldest and most known attractions of them all.Here are four attractions

2、you should see along the Mother Road：1Paul Bunyan and a Hot DogRoute 66 travelers pass by many fiberglass giants(巨人) right along the road.These giants were a popular form of advertising in the 1960s.Many of them stood in front of service stations.They held car parts，such as mufflers.The collection o

3、f Route 66 giants became known as “Muffler Men”Businesses hoped the strange statues would get travelers attention.The first fiberglass giant was a “Paul Bunyan” figure，built in the early 1960s.Its said that Paul Bunyan is a famous wood worker.2Crown Candy Kitchen and Jamaica RayCrown Candy Kitchen h

4、as been serving Route 66 travelers from the very beginning.It is just a few short blocks from the 66 path through St. Louis，Missouri.The family­run soda fountain shop opened more than 100 years ago，and has been making candies and meals ever since.On weekends，people sometimes wait in line for a

5、table at Crown Candy for over an hour.Luckily there is free entertainment right outside.Jamaica Ray，a local folk artist，creates unusual sculptures.3The Worlds Largest Rocking ChairFanning，Missouri，is home to one of the strangest Route 66 attractions.Just off the road sits an almost 13­meter

6、3;tall rocking chair.The structure was completed in 2008 on the first of April，or April Fools Day.At one time the chair actually rocked.But officials decided it had to be still to be safe for ever.People are not permitted to climb the chair.We think，however，that it probably happens once in a while w

7、hen no one is watching.4Big Texans Steak ChallengeFew places better represent the common expression “Everythings Bigger in Texas” than the Big Texan Steak Ranch.Since 1960，it has appealed to travelers with big appetites and a big love of beef.It is hard to miss the huge yellow restaurant or the gian

8、t cow statue that sits out front.The cow advertises Big Texans special deal，and what has made this steak ranch famous：a “free” 72­ounce(盎司) or 2­kilogram steak.There is one trick：the steak is only free if you can eat the entire thing in one hour.A special table is in the middle of the rest

9、aurant for the daring diners who accept the challenge.Since 1990，more than 9,000 diners have eaten the entire 2­kilogram steak.21What was considered as “Muffler Men”？AHot Dog. BJamaica Ray.CCar parts. DPaul Bunyan.答案D解析推理判斷題。根據(jù)第一個小標題之下的內(nèi)容“The collection of Route 66 giants became known as Muffle

10、r Men”及“The first fiberglass giant was a Paul Bunyan figure，built in the early 1960s.”可知“Paul Bunyan”被認為是“Muffler Men”。故選D項。22Where will you maybe wait in line on weekends?APaul Bunyan and a Hot Dog.BCrown Candy Kitchen and Jamaica Ray.CThe Worlds Largest Rocking Chair.DBig Texans Steak Challenge.答案

11、B解析細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)文章第二個小標題之下第二段首句“On weekends，people sometimes wait in line for a table at Crown Candy for over an hour.”可知選B項。23If you visit The Worlds Largest Rocking Chair，you have to .Aget there in AprilBclimb up and rock itCsee it 13 meters awayDtravel to Fanning，Missouri答案D解析細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)題干信息The Worlds La

12、rgest Rocking Chair定位到第三個小標題，根據(jù)“Fanning，Missouri，is home to one of the strangest Route 66 attractions.”可知選D項。24What is Big Texans Steak Challenge?AThe giant cow statue sits out of the huge ranch.BDiners eat up the entire 72­ounce or 2­kilogram steak.CThe Big Texan Steak Ranch is the bigges

13、t restaurant in Texas.DThe daring diners sit around at a special table in the restaurant.答案B解析細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)文章倒數(shù)第二段中的“.free 72­ounce or 2­kilogram steak.There is one trick：the steak is only free if you can eat the entire thing in one hour.”可知，如果食客在一個小時內(nèi)吃完72盎司或兩千克牛排，就不用付錢，由此可知選B項。BWhen young peop

14、le begin to live independently，home­hunting can involve some stress.But they would do well to remember that a new alternative is availablemicro­homes.Lovingly called “tiny houses”，these homes have all living necessities in a small package，including kitchen，bedroom and bathroom.Generally un

15、der 50 square meters，most tiny homes accommodate just one or two people though some claim the space for more.Whats lost in size is not lost in design as these homes are often quite unique and modern in design.Besides an attractive appearance，tiny homes can also boast(自夸)unique practical features.Mak

16、ing the best of urban space，the 72­ to 122­centimeter­wide Keret House in Warsaw，the worlds narrowest home，filled in an alley(小巷)The Ecocapsule uses solar power，wind power and rainwater collection to enable its owner to live practically anywhere.A system of rails (欄桿)allows the DALE m

17、icro­home to adjust room size and number as well as adding the option of an open or enclosed courtyard.Attractive as micro­homes are，there are a few drawbacks to consider before getting cozy on a mini­couch.Moving into a tiny home requires getting rid of most non­essentials，no ma

18、tter what the emotional connection to them.Guests will also mostly be out of the question as a result of the limited space.And finally，a micro­home is likely a temporary living option for most people since they will probably start families and acquire more possessions.Though the limitations wil

19、l scare some，there is usually a benefit.A small size results in a small price tag and small bills，making tiny homes easier to save up for a budget.And though you wont have much stuff around the home，this can provide the comfort of simple living and maintenance.Micro­homes are also practically m

20、obile and boast eco­friendliness that cant be matched by other homes.They probably arent for everyone or forever，but when it comes to your next (or first) home，they could be just what you need.語篇解讀本文介紹了微型房子吸引人的外觀、獨特的實用價值、存在的一些缺點以及價格優(yōu)勢。25Which statement about a micro­homes is right?AMicro&#

21、173;homes are usually around 72 square meters.BPeople cant take a bath in most micro­homes.CMicro­homes lose in size as well as in design.DIn Warsaw there is a very narrow micro­home.答案D解析細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第三段第二句“.the 72­to 122­centimeter­wide Keret House in Warsaw，the worlds nar

22、rowest home，filled in an alley.”可知，世界上最狹窄的屋子凱雷特房子，就座落在華沙的一個小巷子里，故選D項。26Many young people wont live in a micro­home for very long，probably because .Athey cant afford the high cost of living in itBthey cant find space to place thingsCthey will get bored with it very soonDthey will get married and

23、 have children答案D解析推理判斷題。根據(jù)第四段最后一句“.a micro­home is likely a temporary living option.since they will probably start families and acquire more possessions.”可知微型房子有可能只是很多人暫時的居住選擇，因為他們很有可能會成家，從而有更多的物品。故選D項。27The purpose of the passage is to .Aintroduce micro­homes to readersBdescribe the appe

24、arance of micro­homesCtell readers the disadvantages of micro­homesDshow readers how to pack more things in micro­homes答案A解析推理判斷題。縱觀全文可知，文章主要描述微型房子的外觀、實用價值、缺點等，即文章主要目的在于向讀者介紹微型房子，故選A項。CThe European Union on Monday prohibited the use of X­ray body scanners(掃描儀) in European airport

25、s，parting ways with the US.Transportation Security Administration，which has used hundreds of the scanners as a way to screen millions of airline passengers for explosives hidden under clothing.The European Commission，which enforces common policies of the EU.s member countries，adopted the rule “in or

26、der not to risk doing harm to citizens health and safety”As a ProPublica/PBS NewsHour investigation detailed earlier this month，X­ray body scanners use ionizing radiation(電離輻射)，a form of energy that has been shown to damage DNA and cause cancer.Although the amount of radiation is extremely low，

27、equal to the radiation a person would receive in a few minutes of flying，several research studies have concluded that a small number of cancer cases would result from scanning hundreds of millions of passengers a year.European countries will be allowed to use an alternative body scanner relying on r

28、adio frequency waves，which have not been linked to cancer.The US. Transportation Security Administration(TSA) has also used hundreds of those machinesknown as millimeter­wave scannersin US. airports.But unlike Europe，it has decided to use both types of scanners.The TSA would not comment specifi

29、cally on the EU.s decision.But in a statement，TSA spokesman Mike McCarthy said，“As one of our many layers of security，TSA uses the most advanced technology available to provide the best opportunity to detect dangerous items，such as explosives.”“We strictly test our technology to ensure it meets our

30、high detection and safety standards before it is placed in airports，” he continued.“Since January 2010，advanced imaging technology has detected more than 300 dangerous or illegal items on passengers in US. airports nationwide.”Body scanners have been controversial(有爭議的) in the United States since th

31、ey were first used in prisons in the late 1990s and then in airports for tests after 9·11.語篇解讀本文主要講述了歐盟為了不損害公民的健康，宣布禁止在機場使用X射線身體掃描儀。28Why did the European Union prohibit the use of X­ray scanners in European airports?ABecause they are made in the US.BBecause they are not effective in use.C

32、Because they might do harm to passengers.DBecause their radiation is extremely low.答案C解析細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第二段“The European Commission，which enforces common policies of the EU.s member countries，adopted the rule in order not to risk doing harm to citizens health and safety”可知，歐盟禁止使用X射線掃描儀是因為它們可能會損害公民的健康。故選C項。2

33、9Which of the following is TRUE about the new body scanners to be used in Europe?AThey will risk doing harm to passengers.BThey use ionizing radiation heavily.CTheir radiation is extremely high.DThey wont risk causing cancer.答案D解析細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第四段第一句“European countries will be allowed to use an alternativ

34、e body scanner relying on radio frequency waves，which have not been linked to cancer.”可知，歐洲國家將被允許使用另一種依靠無線電波的身體掃描儀，尚未發(fā)現(xiàn)該儀器會導致癌癥。故選D項。30What can we infer from TSAs statement?AThe TSA will stop using the X­ray scanners.BThe TSA wont use EU.s alternative scanners.CThe EU.s alternative scanners are

35、 not advanced.DThe X­ray scanners are safe and effective.答案D解析推理判斷題。根據(jù)倒數(shù)第二段“We strictly test our technology to ensure it meets our high detection and safety standards before it is placed in airports.”可知，美國交通安全管理局聲稱在掃描儀放置到機場之前，他們會嚴格測試技術，以確保它符合他們較高的檢測和安全標準。故選D項。31What is the main idea of the pass

36、age?AThe EU. and the US. have different opinions.BEurope bans X­ray body scanners used at US. airports.CDifferent scanners will be used in America.DBody scanners have been controversial.答案B解析主旨大意題。根據(jù)第一段可知，本文主要講述歐盟為了不損害公民的健康，宣布禁止在機場使用X射線身體掃描儀，而這種掃描儀卻在美國機場被大量使用。故選B項。DIn 2013 alone at least 20,000

37、 African elephants were killed for their teeth.In South Africa over the last two years more than 2,200 rhinos were killed for their horns.These numbers are alarming，because current rates of illegal hunting are faster than birth rates，which could lead to extinction for these ecologically important cr

38、eatures in their environment.Indeed，some elephant and rhino populations are on track to be locally extinct within the next decade.If you are reading this，you may already be aware of these facts.But you might not know that wildlife trafficking(走私) not only threatens the existence of elephants and rhi

39、nos but is also leading to extinction of other species，such as tigers，tortoises，sea turtlesand the worlds most trafficked mammal(哺乳動物)pangolins.Pangolins are the only mammals that are entirely covered in tough scales(鱗)，which make them look very strong.But actually they are endangered mammals.There

40、are eight different species of pangolins，four in Asia and four in Africa，and all are threatened with extinction.Although pangolins are protected throughout most of the countries where they live，high demand in East Asia，where the delicious pangolin meat is considered a delicacy and where their scales

41、 are used in traditional medicines，is driving an illegal trade in both live animals and pangolin parts.The number of pangolin trafficking is shocking.Experts believe that over the last 10 years more than 1 million pangolins were taken from the wild.It is estimated that between 40,000 and 81,250 pang

42、olins were killed for the illegal trade in 2013 alone.In February，the United States released a plan to deal with wildlife trafficking，which lays out the steps we will take to fight the illegal trade in wildlife，including pangolins.We are strengthening the carrying out of the plan；building internatio

43、nal cooperation and contribution to protect wildlife；raising awareness to drive down the demand that is fuelling the illegal trade.Get involved and remember World Wildlife Day(March 3) by spreading the plan.Use social media and tell everyone that now is the time to get serious about wildlife crime a

44、nd end the demand that threatens species，big and small，from the huge elephant to the shy pangolin.語篇解讀本文通過一些數(shù)據(jù)描述了現(xiàn)在瀕臨滅絕的野生動物的現(xiàn)狀：數(shù)量的減少和非法的獵殺和貿(mào)易。針對此現(xiàn)象美國發(fā)布了一項計劃，加強國際合作，提高人們保護野生動物的意識，減少對野生動物的獵殺。32How many endangered creatures are mentioned in the passage?A4. B5.C6. D7.答案C解析細節(jié)理解題。第一段中提到“African elephants

45、”和“rhinos”，第二段最后一句中提到“tigers，tortoises，sea turtles”和“pangolins”，由此可知文章一共提到以上六種瀕臨滅絕的物種。故選C項。33Which of the following is TRUE according to Paragraph 3?AEight species of pangolins live on the same continent.BPangolins are not protected in most of their natural habitats.CThe scales of pangolins can be u

46、sed as an ingredient for cooking.DHigh demand contributes to the illegal trade of pangolins in East Asia.答案D解析細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第三段第四句“.high demand in East Asia.is driving an illegal trade in both live animals and pangolin parts.”可知，東亞的高需求導致了非法買賣穿山甲。故選D項。34What can we know about the plan released by the US.?A

47、Social media will be used to spread World Wildlife Day.BWhether the plan will be worked out remains to be seen.CThe US. will work together with other countries to protect wildlife.DMore and more people are advised to increase their needs of pangolins.答案C解析細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)倒數(shù)第二段第一句可知，美國發(fā)布了一項保護野生動物的計劃，根據(jù)倒數(shù)第二段第

48、二句中的“.building international cooperation and contribution to protect wildlife.”可知選C項。35What is the authors intention of writing the passage?ATo inform us of something about World Wildlife Day.BTo raise awareness of protecting endangered wildlife.CTo explain why pangolins are illegally traded in East

49、 Asia.DTo show how the United States is to fight the illegal trade in wildlife.答案B解析寫作意圖題。根據(jù)最后一段最后一句“Use social media and tell everyone that now is the time to get serious about wildlife crime and end the demand that threatens species.”可知，使用社交媒體告訴每個人應嚴肅對待野生動物犯罪，并結束對野生動物的需求，也就是在喚起大眾保護瀕臨滅絕的野生動物的意識。故選B

50、項。第二節(jié)(共5小題；每小題2分，滿分10分)根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容，從短文后的選項中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項。選項中有兩項為多余選項。Four Secrets of People Who Stay Slim EffortlesslyTo stay a healthy weight，most slim people dont go on restrictive diets. 36 Researchers analyzed the habits of 147 adults through an online Global Healthy Weight Registry，whose responses s

51、tressed one major thing for healthy living：Routine is key.1They eat breakfast.Ninety­six percent reported eating breakfast nearly every day.Those who give up a morning meal tend to consume more calories at lunchtime. 37 Therefore，eating breakfast could，instead，really be a sign of living healthf

52、ully.Its routine，people.2They exercise.Forty­two percent of study participants reported exercising five or more times a week.Exercise does so much for our bodies and brains，including reducing stress and depression as well as the risk of diabetes(糖尿病) 38 Thats win­win for weight loss.3 39 A

53、ccording to the research,44 percent of participants reported at least one “non­restrictive strategy” to their eating，such as listening to inner calls，eating high­quality and low­processed foods and cooking at home.Consider cutting out vending machine snacks for more nutritious ones，or

54、 even eating at home.4They eat mindfully.They think about what theyre putting in their bodies.While 74 percent said they never or rarely diet,92 percent reported being aware of what they ate. 40 AThey dont eat outside.BThey dont restrict what they eat.CInstead，they practice easy habits.DHowever，you

55、can keep simple routine to make yourself slim.EThis number suggests slim people dont engage in mindless eating.FSkipping breakfast is also associated with increased weight over time.GOne more really cool side effect is that it will make you eager for a healthier diet.36答案C解析根據(jù)該空后的“analyzed the habit

56、s”可知，habits在此為關鍵詞；且文章第一句中的“dont go on restrictive diets(沒有限制飲食)”，與C項中的Instead(相反)邏輯關系相符。故選C項。37答案F解析根據(jù)本段段落標題“They eat breakfast.”可知，本段內(nèi)容與“吃早飯”相關，F(xiàn)項中的Skipping breakfast符合語境。故選F項。38答案G解析根據(jù)空前一句“鍛煉對身體和大腦有很多好處，可緩解壓力和憂郁，降低患糖尿病的風險。”及空后一句“Thats win­win for weight loss.”可推斷出，鍛煉還能從另一方面有助于減肥，G項“鍛煉另一個很棒的意外

57、效果是讓人們向往更健康的飲食。”符合語境。故選G項。39答案B解析根據(jù)本段中的“non­restrictive strategy to their eating”可知，本段主要講他們不限制食物的種類。故選B項。40答案E解析根據(jù)段落標題“They eat mindfully.”可知，本段建議人們要專注地吃飯。E項中的“dont engage in mindless eating”與之呼應。故選E項。第三部分英語知識運用(共兩節(jié)，滿分45分)第一節(jié)完形填空(共20小題；每小題1.5分，滿分30分)閱讀下面短文，從短文后各題所給的四個選項(A、B、C和D)中，選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項

58、。Many people are constantly waiting for their life to start.“When Im older Ill do this.” and “In a few years Ill do that.” They think the life they are 41 is boring and meaningless.Who has never viewed himself or herself 42 worthless and unattractive?In others eyes，you are always “the funny one” and become loud and overconfident to mask what you are actually feeling， 43 few pe