高中英語模擬試題含答案

1、Weekly Practice 23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A、B、C、D四個選項中，選出最佳選項，并在答題卡上將該選項的標號涂黑。 A"Take your time," Mr. Ballou encouraged. "Read, borrow, and keep. Find something you like. What do you read?""I don't know." And I didn't. I generally r

2、ead what was in front of me, what I could get from the paperback at the grocery, what I found at the library, magazines, the back of boxes. The idea of consciously seeking out a special title was new to me."Pick for me, then." I said.He looked up and down at me as though measuring me for a

3、 suit. After a moment, he nodded, and handed me a dark red book, fairly thick."The Last of the Just," I read. "By Andre Schwarz-Bart. What's it about?""You tell me," he said. "Next week."I started after supper, sitting outdoors on an uncomfortable kitchen

4、chair, Within a few pages, the yard, the summer, disappeared. Translated from French, the language was beautiful, simple, impossible to resist. When the evening light finally failed I moved inside, read all through the night.To this day, thirty years later, I clearly remember the experience. It was

5、my first meeting with world literature, and I was amazed by the strong power a novel contained. I lacked the vocabulary, however, to translate my feelings into words, so the next week, when Mr. Ballou asked, "Well?" I only replied, "It was good,""Keep it, then," he said

6、. "Shall I suggest another?"I nodded, and was presented with Margaret Mead's Coming of Age in Samoa.To make the story short, Mr. Ballou never paid me a cent for helping cut his grass that year or the next, but for fifteen years I taught anthropology（人類學）at Dartmouth College. That summe

7、r when I started to read became a turning point in my life which change the course of all that followed.21. Which of the following is true about the author before he met Mr. Ballou? A. He was merely fond of magazines. B. He hardly read anything. C. He found no time to read D. He was not an enthusias

8、tic reader22. What happened when the author started to read "The Last of the Just" . A. He became absorbed in his reading B. He didn't know where to go C. He found it impossible to translate it D. He was eager to read another book23. Mr. Ballou offered the author books probably because

9、 he . A. found that the author had no money to buy books B. intended to sell some books to the author C. wanted to reward the author's help D. expected the author to translate them24. Why did the author tell this story? A. To inform us of the importance of readingB. To introduce an important exp

10、erience in readingC. To persuade more people to read in summerD. To show the close relationship between the author and Mr. Ballou BThe ideal companion machine - the computer - would not only look, feel, and sound friendly but would also behave in a pleasant manner. Its informal conversational style

11、makes interaction comfortable, and yet the machine would remain slightly unpredictable and therefore very interesting. In its first encounter it might be somewhat hesitant, but as it came to know the user it would progress to a more relaxed and intimate style. The machine would not be a passive part

12、icipant but would add its own suggestions, information, and opinions; it would sometimes take the initiative in developing or changing the topic and would have a personality of its own.Friendships are not made in a day, and the computer would be more acceptable as a friend if it imitated the gradual

13、 changes that occur when one person is getting to know another. At an appropriate time it might also express the kind of affection that stimulates attachment and intimacy. The whole process would be accomplished in a subtle way to avoid giving an impression of over-familiarity that would be likely t

14、o produce irritation. After experiencing a wealth of powerful, well-timed friendship indicators, the user would be very likely to accept the computer as far more than a machine and might well come to regard it as a friend.An artificial relationship of this type would provide many of the benefits tha

15、t people obtain from interpersonal relationships. The computer would participate in interesting conversation that could continue from previous discussions. It would have a familiarity with the user's life as revealed in earlier contact, and it would be understanding and good-humored. The compute

16、r's own personality would be lively and impressive, and it would develop in response to that of the user. With features such as these, the computer might indeed become a very attractive social partner.25. What would the computer do according to Paragraph l? A. Passively receive information. B. B

17、ecome intimate right away. C. Behave more like humans D. Know everything about the user.26. The second paragraph intends to tell us .A. it takes time for computers to gain personality of it ownB. friendship is built by expressing love and affection continuouslyC. a computer is more like a machine th

18、an a friend in human's eyesD. timing is the key for a computer to make friends with humans27. Throughout the passage, the author is in his attitude toward the computer. A. favorable B. critical C. hesitant D. vague28. Which might be the most appropriate title of the passage? A. Artificial relati

19、onships B. How to form intimate relationships C. The caring and tender machine D. Humans and computers CShoppers on Black Friday, the traditional start of the holiday shopping season in America, are notoriously aggressive. Some even start queuing outside stores before dawn to be the first to lay the

20、ir hands on heavily discounted goods. Last year destructive bargain-hunters in the suburbs of New York City trampled a WalMart employee to death. Despite the madness at many stores, however, the global economic recession appears to have accelerated the pace at which shoppers are abandoning physical

21、stores in favour of retailers on the cyberspace such as Amazon and eBay.E-commerce holds particular appeal in poor times as it enables people to compare prices across retailers quickly and easily. Buyers can sometimes avoid local sales taxes online, and shipping is often free. No wonder, then, that

22、online shopping continues to grow even as the offline sort declines. The shift in spending to the Internet is good news for companies like P & G that lack retail shops of their own. But it is a big concern for physical retailers, whose prices are often higher than those of e-retailers, since the

23、y must bear the extra expense of running stores. The most obvious response to the trend for traditional retailers is to redouble their own efforts in the virtual space.The concept of "multi-channel" shopping, where people can purchase the same items from the same retailer in several differ

24、ent ways online, via their mobile phones and in shops - is gaining ground, and retailers are trying to motivate users of one channel to try another. Growing online traffic may actually increase sales in stores too. Retailers are also trying to make online shopping seem fun and exciting to act agains

25、t the low economy. One common tactic is to set up "pop-up" stores, which appear for a short time before disappearing again, to develop a sense of novelty and urgency.29. The writer mentioned Black Friday in the first paragraph in order to . A. show how rude American shoppers are B. accuse

26、the destructive bargain hunters C. explain how bad the economic situation is D. show online shopping is gaining ground30. What does the underlined word "trend" most probably refer to? A. The change of purchasing model of the customers B. Buyers started comparing prices when making a purcha

27、se C. Physical retailers' running cost is becoming unaffordable D. Retailers can't keep up with the development of the Internet31. What's the retailer's purpose of setting up "pop-up" stores? A. To cut down the operating cost B. To increase their online sales C. To make sho

28、pping easy and fast D. To avoid local sales taxes32. What is the writer's main purpose of writing the passage? A. To convince buyers to abandon aggressive shopping habits. B. To encourage physical stores to compete with online stores. C. To describe a form of business that is on the rise. D. To

29、explain the influence of Internet on people's life. DMay: Happenings from the PastMay 5, 1884Isaac Murphy, son of a slave and perhaps the greatest horse rider in American history, rides Buchanan to win his first Kentucky Derby. He becomes the first rider ever to win the race three times.May 9, 1

30、754Benjamin Franklin's Pennsylvania Gazette produces perhaps the first American political cartoon, showing a snake cut in pieces, with the words "Join or Die" printed under the picture.May 11, 1934The first great dust storm of the Great Plains Dust Bowl, the result of years of drought,

31、 blows topsoil all the way to New York City and Washington, D.C.May 24, 1844Samuel F. B Morse taps out the first message, "What Hath God Wrought," over the experimental long-distance telegraph line which runs from Washington, D.C. to Baltimore, Md.33. We know from the text that Buchanan is

32、 . A. Isaac's father B. a winning horse C. a slave taking care of horses D. the first racing horse in Kentucky34. What is the title of the first American political cartoon? A. Join or Die B. Pennsylvania Gazette C. What Hath God Wrought D. Kentucky Derby35. Which of the following places has some

33、thing to do with the first telegram in history? A. Washington, D.C. B. New York City. C. Kentucky. D. Pennsylvania.第二節(jié)（共5小題；每小題2分，滿分10分）根據(jù)短文內容，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。 How to feel attractive and be confident of yourselfFeeling attractive and confident has little to do with your appearance,

34、 and everything to do with how you feel about yourself on the inside. Every person is an individual and has attractive qualities to focus on. 36 (1) Do what you can do. 37 Don't complain about something that you are not willing to change. Begin dieting and exercising if you are overweight. Chang

35、e your hairstyle, have your nails done or arch（使成弓形）your eyebrows. (2) 38 Let your hands swing, keep your neck straight and hold your shoulders back. Walking confidently will make you feel more attractive and be more confident. (3) Don't compare yourself to others. You don't have to look lik

36、e a model or a host on TV. However, you can learn to love yourself as you are 39 Make a list of your attractive qualities, and think about those each time you want to compare yourself with someone else, (4) Avoid negative thoughts about yourself, 40 View pictures that show you at your most attractiv

37、e. Force yourself to think about the things you like about yourself rather than the thing you don't like.A. Walk confidently.B. Focus on the areas over which you have control.C. Learn how to be attractive and confident from models.D. You will be happier when you don't need to compare with ot

38、hers.E. Focus on achievements that will make you feel more confident and attractive.F. The way you handle yourself can make you feel more attractive and confident.Q. Every time you think something negative, replace it with a positive thought or action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）

39、 閱讀下面短文，掌握其大意，然后從短文后各題所給的A、B、C、D四個選項中，選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項，并在答題卡上將該選項的標號涂黑。 It's Never Too Late At the age of sixty-eight, I graduated from college - with honors. My 41 dream came true at last.It was a great, yet 42 achievement. I had had a 43 marriage filled with travel, friends, and children. Then m

40、y husband died. I could stay home, crying over my 44 or do what I had wanted to do all my life - go to college. It was the most scary decision I've ever made. Actually l was very 45 about my first day of school. Would I be too old to do the work? What if my classmates 46 me? At the end of the da

41、y, I was so tired. But l was also 47 .Although it was hard, the joys of being at school and learning were well worth it. One of the 48 was being with the other students. The 49 difference wasn't a problem, although it was shocking at first to have kids call me by my first name. 50 I also receive

42、d much attention from many of my 51 . Probably they weren't used to seeing a student get so excited about their 52 .College also provided 53 that doesn't come from books. Going to school kept me young, as I was constantly 54 to fresh ideas and viewpoints. Most important, I gained 55 , realiz

43、ing I could accomplish things by myself.Many friends thought I was 56 .The papers, exams, and the rush to get in time for classes were exhausting. However, I was 57 to do whatever it took to get my diploma. Nothing could prevent me from 58 all the academic requirements.In his last hours, my husband

44、asked me to 59 .I followed his advice, and pursued my dream. Four years later, as I walked across the stage to receive my 60 ,I could feel him giving me a standing ovation（起立鼓掌）.41. A. first B. only C. pleasant D. lifelong42. A. bittersweet B. personal C. timely D. unlucky43. A. long B. loving C. po

45、or D. troubled44. A. disability B. poverty C. unemployment D. loss45. A. proud B. nervous C. busy D. puzzled46. A. catch up with B. make room for C. look forward to D. make fun of47. A. honest B. practical C. delighted D. surprised48. A .tasks B. problems C. topics D. pleasures49. A. income B. age C

46、. interest D. price50. A. Luckily B. Hopefully C. Stressfully D. Unfortunately51. A. friends B. children C. teachers D. colleagues52. A. shows B. lectures C. achievements D. tests53. A. knowledge B. experience C. advice D. technology54. A. opposed B. added C. exposed D. limited55. A. confidence B. w

47、eight C. fame D. support56. A. serious B. crazy C. dishonest D. bored57. A. disappointed B. wise C. determined D. embarrassed58. A. failing B. ignoring C. making D. meeting59. A. move on B. wakeup C. turn around D. look out60. A. paper B. award C. diploma D. gift第二節(jié)（共10小題；每小題1.5分，滿分15分）閱讀下面材料，在空白處填入

48、適當?shù)膬热荩ú欢嘤?個單詞）或括號內單詞的正確形式。As an amazing information resource, the Internet 61 (consider) one of the most powerful tools throughout the world. Students, teachers, and researchers use it as 62 investigative tool. Journalists use it to find information for stories. Doctors use it to learn more about un

49、familiar diseases and the 63 (late) medical development. Ordinary people use it for shopping, banking, bill-paying, and communicating with family and friends. People all over the world use it to connect with individuals 64 are from different countries and cultures. However, 65 there are many positive devel