1、 12016 高考模拟卷(四)(时间:120 分钟 满分:150 分)第卷第一部分 听力(略)第二部分 阅读理解(共两节,满分 40 分)第一节(共 15 小题;每小题 2 分,满分 30 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。( A )A widows wish to hear her late husbands voice again has pushed Londons subway system to restore a 40-year-old recording of the subways famous “Mind the gap” anno
2、uncement.The Underground,or the tube,first opened in 1863,tracked down the voice recording by Oswald Lawrence after his widow,Margaret McCollum,told them what it meant to her.McCollum,65,said she used to frequently visit Embankmenl tube station or plan her journeys around the stop to listen to Lawre
3、nces voice,even before his death.She was taken aback in November when she noticed it had been replaced by a different voice.“Lawrence was a drama school graduate when he auditioned(试音)for the tube recording.He went on to become a theater actor and then worked for a tour company.For six years after h
4、is death,Id stay on the platformjust sit and listen to it again,”she added.When Margaret approached the tube,she was told it had a new broadcast system and it couldnt use the old recording anymore.Nigel Holness,director of London Underground,said its staff has been so moved by McCollums story that t
5、hey dug up the recording and gave the widow a copy of the announcement on a CD for her to keep.“ Tube staff is also working to restore Lawrences announcement at the station,” he added.“It is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year.The tubes Mind the gap messages,voiced by various actors,have acc
6、ompanied countless London commuter journeys since the 1960s.Train drivers and staff made the warnings themselves before that.”“Im very pleased that people are interested in Oswalds old recording,”Margaret said.“He was a great London transport user all his life.He would be amused,touched and delighte
7、d to know hes back where he belonged.”21.The best title for the passage is . A.Mind Your Step B.Mind Your GapC.A Widows Wish D.The Tubes Struggle22.The underlined phrase “taken aback” means . A.disappointed B.amazedC.excited D.shocked223.Which is the correct order of the events mentioned in the pass
8、age? ( )a.Oswald died. b.Margaret approached the tube.c.Oswald auditioned for the tube recording. d.Oswald graduated from a drama school.e.Oswalds recording was replaced.A.d-c-a-e-b B.d-c-b-e-a C.c-d-a-b-e D.e-d-a-b-c24.What can we infer from the passage?( )A.Oswald was an outstanding actor in Londo
9、n.B.Oswalds voice is a great comfort to Margaret.C.No recording can be equal to Oswalds voice.D.The tube always uses recordings to remind passengers.( B )In the past,teachers were limited to what they could do when it came to how they could present lesson plans and information to their pupils.Common
10、ly they would stand in front of a podium and lecture to students about the lesson of the day.Sometimes a teacher might write something on the board,maybe even have students read out loud from a book,yet that would be it.Basically in the past,there was not much interaction(交流) going on between the te
11、acher and the students.Now,teachers have all sorts of choices when it comes to how they can teach their students and it could not have come any sooner.One is actually a whiteboard that is interactive.So not only can teachers display things for their students to see in colour,but teachers can also ch
12、ange up what is being displayed on the screen through the use of a wireless device that is typically in the shape of a pen or laser pointer.To change what is being displayed on the screen,all the teacher has to do is point at the screen using the device and just like that,things are moving.No longer
13、 are lesson plans stagnant,but they come to life right before the students eyes.Another is a touch pad screen where teachers can actually walk around the room to teach their students.The screens themselves are similar to other name brand touch screens that are almost like small computers.They are ex
14、tremely handy and perfect for situations where the teacher likes to get up and get going.Along with that,SmartEd Services is a portable audio device that allows teachers to amplify (扩大 )what is being said to students.If you want to know more,an easy way to check into all the options that are out the
15、re is to simply do some searching online.25.There used not to be much communication in class probably because . A.the teachers had limited knowledgeB.the students liked reading aloudC.teaching technology was backward D.teaching materials were too difficult26.The underlined word “stagnant” in Paragra
16、ph 2 probably means . A.practical B.inactiveC.fluent D.necessary327.SmartEd Services is a kind of device that . A.follows the teacher in the classroom B.makes the teachers voice louderC.helps the students understand better D.makes the class more interesting28.According to the author . A.technology c
17、an make class practical and interestingB.the traditional teaching methods should be given upC.the teachers should get on well with their studentsD.modern science and technology bring us a happy life( C )From the 007 series to Iron Man,cool gadgets(装备)like smart watches and high-tech glasses impress
18、audiences.Now the real world is welcoming them.The world of wearable technology is quietly growing,and its planning to take over.Lets look at some of the gadgets to look out for.HeadwearReading on a bus or while youre running often makes you dizzy(眩晕的).But with a small wearable device called Run-n-R
19、ead,you wont feel dizzy any more.You can wear it on your headband or your T-shirt.It tracks(追踪) your head movements and then moves the text on the screen of your iPad or other reading device at the same time as your eyes.Though a person standing nearby can see the text jumping up and down,for you th
20、e text looks perfectly still.Your head moves,but the words do not.Bracelets Wearing a sensory bracelet (手镯) can help you find out where youve run,how many calories youve burned,how deep your sleep was,and many more things.A few companies have already been producing great fitness tracking devices for
21、 some time.But it seems that FitBit will get the most attention in 2015 with its new bracelets,the FitBit Surge.The Surge has an LED touch display screen.This allows you to control your smartphone and see who is calling or messaging you.It also has eight different sensors(感应元件) and can record many d
22、ifferent sporting activities.ShoesIf youve ever got tired of looking at your smartphone frequently for directions when visiting a place,you might want to try Lechal smart shoes.The shoes work by using Bluetooth to connect to a phone App.After youve entered the destination you want to go to on your p
23、hone,the shoes direct you by vibrating(振动)either the left or right foot to tell you which way you should turn.29.From the text we know that the high-tech gadgets . A.only appear in the moviesB.can be used by common peopleC.are very expensive D.have taken over everything30.When you wear a headwear, .
24、 4A.you often move your headB.the words on the screen dont moveC.it makes you feel dizzyD.you see the words jumping up and down31.What can we learn about Bracelets?( )A.Wearing bracelets can help find everything.B.People have used the new sensory bracelets.C.FitBit will attract the most attention th
25、is year.D.The Surge will take control of ones activities.32.How can people know the directions in the future?( )A.By using the smartphone.B.By using the traffic mapC.By using either of your feet.D.By using special shoes.( D )Melbourne,AustraliaMelbourne is a hot-spot travel destination,and its easy
26、to see why with its beautiful beaches and busy city life.Why its a great choice:Australia as a whole is considered a safe destination for international travel,and because of that,many solo travelers go there.As an English-speaking country,you wont be faced with any language barriers.Melbourne is eas
27、y to get around because you can walk or bike practically anywhere!ThailandThailand is great for solo travelersperhaps because it is one of the Buddhist mindsets,which promote equality among the sexes.Why its a great choice:Thailand is known for its friendly atmosphere,and as a travel hot-spot,there
28、are plenty of chances to meet other like-minded travelers.Well known for being very cheap,especially in the north.A good choice if you want to get away on a budget.Thailand has a lot to offer,from the party-central Bangkok to beautiful beaches and tropical(热带) jungle.Hong Kong,ChinaHong Kong is a gr
29、eat place to relax for solo travelers as it is full of “Zen moments,” such as beautiful gardens and Tai Chi classes.Why its a great choice:Hong Kong is regarded as one of the safest cities in the world.If youre not well-traveled,or perhaps a bit tired of things like language barriers,Hong Kong is a
30、great place to start,as it mixes both Eastern and Western at the same time.Bali,IndonesiaBali is a spiritual place with yoga,spas,healthy food and beaches.The combination of friendly people and splendidly visual culture has made Bali Indonesia number one tourist attraction.Why its so great:You wont
31、be the only solo traveler in Bali.Everyone is known for being extremely friendly and youre sure to meet some amazing 5characters along the way.As a Hindu island,Bali is the perfect place for a relaxing and spiritual retreat(静修).The Sacred Monkey Forest in Ubud is fantasticif you like monkeys,anyway.
32、33.Where can you enjoy both convenient transport and beautiful beaches?( )A.Melbourne,Australia. B.Thailand.C.Hong Kong,China. D.Bali,Indonesia.34.What has made Bali Indonesia No.1 tourist attraction?( )A.Yoga,spas,healthy food and beaches.B.Friendly people and splendidly visual culture.C.Meeting so
33、me amazing characters along the way.D.Fantastic monkeys in the Sacred Monkey Forest.35.What type of writing is this text?( )A.A travel journal. B.A business report.C.A travel guide. D.A press advertisement.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。Practical Tips for World T
34、ravelersKeep your documents safe.Always keep your passport on you in an inside pocket or special travel belt.36. Its a good idea to make a photocopy(复印件) of your passport and travel documents. 37. Make sure your bag isnt too heavy.Its no fun carrying a huge bag around a foreign city.Dont take too ma
35、ny clothes and avoid heavy books and electrical equipment. Transport sense.Dont let go of your bags on the train.Keep them with you at all times.There are always thieves on public transport.Tie your bag to your arm if you want to sleep.38. Many foreigners pay too much money because they take unoffic
36、ial taxis. Keep clean.Its a good idea to wear dark clothes because they hide the dirt while white clothes attract it! Make sure you have plenty of clean underclothes and deodorant (除臭剂).39. Look like a local.40. If you dont have anything suitable,avoid wearing expensive designer clothes and accessor
37、ies (装饰品).If you do,people will stare at you. Be polite.You should always be polite and respectful towards the locals.Even if you find their habits a bit strange,you shouldnt show your feelings.Remember,youre their guests.A.Avoid heavy books.B.There may be thieves about.C.Its advisable to wear simil
38、ar clothes to the local people.D.Its a good idea to bargain with the driver.E.Youd better ask for the drivers permit if you take a taxi.F.You dont want to smell bad!G.Travel light.6第三部分 英语知识运用(共两节,满分 45 分)第一节 完形填空(共 20 小题;每小题 1.5 分,满分 30 分)阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从 4160 各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C 和 D)中,选出最佳选项。Andy neve
39、r wanted to go to bed on time.His 41 had explained to him how important it was to go to bed early and get a good rest.But Andy paid no attention to them,and they didnt know what to do. One weekend,they were 42 Andys grandparents.Grandpa Peter 43 all about it and said,“This sounds like a 44 for Tubby
40、,my pot-bellied (大肚子的)cat.” They loaded the cat onto the car and returned home.Tubby was a slow, 45 cat.That night,at bedtime,the same 46 arose.Andy didnt want to go to bed.His parents waited a while to see if Tubby would 47 the problem,but nothing happened.Hours later,Andy finally decided to go to
41、bed.But what a(n) 48 when he entered his bedroom! Tubby was in his 49 totally sprawling (伸展)out,and snoring like an express train.Andy 50 to move the cat,but there was no way of moving him.That night he 51 slept a minute,being pushed over into one tiny corner of his bed. The next 52 the same thing h
42、appened,even though Andy was much more 53 from not having slept.When the third day arrived,he had 54 that if he wanted to sleep in his bed,he would have to get into it 55 Tubby did.That night,when his parents started to remind him of 56 ,Andy rushed upstairs and jumped into bed.His parents could not
43、 57 it.In fact,they knew 58 about Tubby in the bed,nor did they understand 59 Andy went to bed on time without complaints.They were so 60 about this that they stayed up quite late,celebrating.But can you guess where Tubby slept that night? 41.A.grandparents B.grandpa C.parents D.teacher42.A.visiting
44、 B.asking C.leaving D.meeting43.A.saw B.heard C.found D.explained44.A.work B.place C.partner D.job45.A.lazy B.noisy C.big D.cute46.A.bed B.problem C.difficulty D.argument47.A.solve B.see C.notice D.have48.A.joy B.sadness C.excitement D.surprise49.A.room B.bed C.box D.nest50.A.tried B.refused C.stopp
45、ed D.continued51.A.happily B.slowly C.hardly D.nervously52.A.day B.week C.month D.year53.A.afraid B.tired C.upset D.annoyed54.A.said B.wondered C.agreed D.understood55.A.as B.before C.if D.unless56.A.supper B.Tubby C.break D.bedtime57.A.realize B.notice C.believe D.accept58.A.something B.anything C.
46、everything D.nothing59.A.why B.how C.where D.whether760.A.angry B.disappointed C.happy D.thankful第卷第三部分 英语知识运用(共两节,满分 45 分)第二节(共 10 小题;每小题 1.5 分,满分 15 分)阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(1 个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。David and Jack are talking about cyber-relationships in their dorm.David:Jack,you spend a lot of time on the I
47、nternet every day.What do you most frequently use it for?Jack:I usually surf 61. net,read news and anything I am interested in,check e-mails or chat with other people.Sometimes I order online too.Maybe I can find a girlfriend online like a fairy tale. David:Well,I see.Thats 62. you are so stuck to i
48、t. Jack:I know dozens of websites provide dating 63. (serve).Curiosity and the need for companionship make them a sure-fire business.I recommend that you 64. (try) B. David:To be honest,I really cant understand how come people depend on that way to make friends.Its kind of 65. (risk). Jack:Yes,but i
49、ts also one of the easiest and 66. (fast) ways to meet new people. David:Sounds good.But it is full of traps on the Internet,and some people have really 67. (pleasant) experience about online dating. Jack:Its true,but some people did find their better-half through online dating.David:Anyway,I wont try that way to make my girlfriend.Jack:Dont be so sure.If you happen 68. (meet) a girl online who is intelligent,kind,honest,and you get a good feeling of her,wont
