1、惠州市 2016 届高三第二次调研考试英 语2015.10本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。满分 120 分（最终成绩按总分 135 分进行折算） ，考试用时 120 分钟。注意事项：1. 本试卷分第卷（选择题）和第卷（非选择题）两部分。2. 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名，准考证号填写在答题卡相应的位置。3. 全部答案应在答题卡上完成，答在本试卷上无效。4. 考试结束后，将答题卡交回。第 I 卷第一部分 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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AF
2、ailing in something isnt a really nice feeling, but Scotland s Fettes College in Edinburgh wants to show its students that failure isnt something to fear and is actually something to accept willingly!The boarding school held “failure week” to celebrate taking risks and learning from them. Whether in
3、 sports or school, children often face lots of pressure to succeed and do well, and the school was becoming concerned.“Young people from all walks of life live in a high-pressure environment where they are trying very hard to achieve a level of perfection,” said Sue Bruce, head of personal and socia
4、l education in the school.“This week at Fettes we have been focusing on one of the most misunderstood parts of success: failure. While we are often scared of failure, it is important to learn that it is only through failing, often many times, that we learn how to succeed. All through the week, we ha
5、ve looked at the experiences of some of the most successful inventors, artists and businessmen, who failed hundreds, if not thousands of times on their journey to success,” read a letter on Fettes Colleges website.To celebrate failure, students were encouraged to try something theyve never done befo
6、re, like playing an instrument or dancing in front of audiences. A number of students stepped up and tried things that they finally failed in, but they had fun and enjoyed the experience. “The concert was extremely enjoyable, proving that we should always try not to worry about failure and have a go
7、!” read another note on the website. Students were also taught about famous people like J.K. Rowling and Richard Branson who failed many times before they finished what they set out to do.“If they let the fear of failure stop them from doing something, they are actually stopping themselves from lear
8、ning, developing, and potentially succeeding,”said Bruce.1. What is the purpose of the boarding school to hold “failure week”?A. To get the students involved in social activities. B. To help the students accept and learn from failure.C. To make the students study even harder. D. To teach the student
9、s how to get relaxed.2. During the “failure week” the students could do the following things EXCEPT _?A. taking risks B. learning from others experiences C. trying something new D. trying to entertain themselves 3. What can we learn from the passage?A、Many successful people are lucky and achieve suc
10、cess easily.B、Because we are often scared of failure ,we never succeed.C、The fear of failure can stop the students from learning and succeeding.D、The students who failed in trying new things felt depressed.BHumans have been keeping animals as pets for tens of thousands of years, but Dr Jean-Loup Rau
11、lt, an animal scientist at the University of Melbourne in Australia, believes new companions are coming: robot pets.“Technology is moving very fast,” Rault told ABC News, “The Tamagotchi in the early 1990s was really the first robotic pet, and now Sony and other big companies have improved them a lo
12、t.”This may not sit well with pet lovers. After all, who would choose a plastic toy over a lovely puppy? But Rault argues that the robotic kind has a lot going for it: “You dont have to feed it, you dont have to walk it, it wont make a mess in your house, and you can go on a holiday without feeling
13、guilty.” The technology also benefits those who are allergic to pets, short on space, or fearful of real animals.Its not clear whether robot pets can replace real ones. But studies do suggest that we can bond with these smart machines. People give their cars names and kids give their toy animals lif
14、e stories. Its the same with robots. When Sony stopped its repair service for its robot dog Aibo in March 2014, owners in Japan held funerals.As an animal welfare researcher, Rault is concerned about how robotic pets could affect our attitudes towards live animals. “If we become used to a robotic co
15、mpanion that doesnt need food, water or exercises, perhaps it will change how humans care about other living beings,” he said.So are dogs and cats a thing of the past, as Rault predicts? For those who grew up with living and breathing pets, the mechanical kind might not do. But for our next generati
16、on who are in constant touch with smart technology, a future in which lovely pets neednt have a heartbeat might not be a far-fetched dream.4. What does the underlined phrase “sit well with” means?A. be refused by B. be beneficial to C. make a difference to D. receive support from 5. What are the adv
17、antages of robot pets?a. They are plastic and feel smooth.b. Owners neednt worry about them when going out. c. They can help cure allergies.d. They save space and costs.A. ab B. bc C. bd D.cd6. We can learn from the passage that_.A. Sony is the first company to produce robot pets Aibo. B. People can
18、 develop strong bond with their robot pets.C. Rault thinks robot pets still have a long way to go.D. Robot toys may help people care more about living beings.7. The passage mainly tells us_.A. the advantages of robot toys B. the popularity of robot petsC. living pets are dying out. D. robot pets are
19、 coming. CLees mother Sun became unexpectedly pregnant while married to a disabled man. Doctors told her that because of a medication she had been taking her child would not be normal. She chose to continue with the pregnancy and in 1985 in Seoul, South Korea, little Hee Ah Lee was born with only tw
20、o fingers on each hand, disfigurement of her legs, and slight brain injury. The hospital told Sun that she could not care for the child at home and her relatives wanted her to place the child for adoption in a foreign country. Sun, however, thought her baby would live a successful life.When Lee was
21、a pre-schooler, Sun wanted her daughter to take piano lessons for two reasons. One was that she felt it would help her strengthen her hands so she could hold a pencil. The other was that she felt that if she could master the piano, she could master anything. For six months piano schools turned them
22、down and then the one teacher who did accept the task got discouraged and wanted to quit. It was a three-month contest of wills between mother and daughter that led to a conflict in which Sun actually threw her daughter on the floor in frustration. But Lee got back up on the piano bench and for the
23、first time played a childrens song. That was the turning point and one year later Lee won the grand prize in a piano concert for Kindergartners. It was at the age of 7 that Lee won Koreas 19th National Handicap Conquest Contest and was presented with her award by the President of Korea.Lee has won n
24、umerous awards, and is a widely traveled concert pianist with more than 200 appearances. Her first album titled “Hee-ah, a Pianist with Four Fingers” was released in June, 2008.Lee speaks highly of her mother for challenging her to master the piano and said that although her training was difficult,
25、“As time went by, the piano became my source of inspiration and my best friend.”8. Which of the following can best describe Sun?A. stubborn and devoted B. impatient and strict C. enthusiastic and hardworking D. honest and responsible9. What was probably in Lees mind when on the floor?A. Learning pia
26、no was too difficult for her.B. Life was unfair to her.C. She would try her best to learn piano.D. Her mother didnt love her any more.10. When was Lee awarded by the president of Korea?A. 1985 B. 1992 C. 2008 D. 200711. Whats the best title of the passage?A. A 4-finger pianist B. Love between mother
27、 and daughterC. Learning piano D. An abnormal girlDEvery year, millions of Americans see their personal information leak into the wrong hands. Maybe theres spyware on the their computer, or a service they use suffered a security reach, leaving customers at the risk of exposure. Or perhaps their pass
28、word is easy to guess.Dont fear: You can easily set up proper defenses. Heres how. Clean Your Computer and SmartphoneBefore you put new security measures into place, make sure your devices are as spotless as possible. This means installing a good antivirus program and taking the time to clear out an
29、y spy or malware that may have already infected your system. These days, its also worth it to make sure your phone is safe from viruses. iPhones are less likely to be targeted by spyware, but Android users should download the Lookout app to scan their devices and ensure everything is as it should be
30、. Secure Your WiFiIts fairly easy for potential criminals to gain access to your information if theyre able to share your connection thats why you want to be careful when using public WiFi. Even though you put security measures into place a couple of years ago, its a good idea to refresh your settin
31、gs. Use passwordsWhat youve heard is true: Passwords should use a variety of special characters, numerals, letters, and cases when possible. Check the shopping securityTake care when shopping online. Always check the security symbols when using an online site for shopping. If the lock icon encryptio
32、n (加密) is not there, do not give out credit details. Also, check that the site is legal never go to a site from a random email and start shopping online.Keep a separate credit card just for online shopping. This will make it easier to cancel if something bad does happen and your other credit card fo
33、r “in real life” can still be used uninfluenced.Dont store information on any stores website. It may be convenient but its also a possible loss to you if the site is hacked.12. This passage is mainly about _.A. ways of avoiding identity theft B. tips of freeing computers from virusesC. measures to e
34、nsure network security D. steps to keep track of passwords13. To put new security measures into place, we need to _.A. clear out everything in the system B. make a random selection of networkC. get rid of potential spyware D. refresh the infected system14. According to the passage, the risk of expos
35、ing personal information may possibly be caused by _.A. the applications of antivirus programs B. the practice of using public WiFiC. the difficult access to passwords D. the separate credit card for online shopping15. Which of the following is an improper way to shop online?A. Adopting a unique pas
36、sword for every website.B. Shopping online at reliable websites. C. Keeping credit details safe by checking security symbols.D. Monitoring credit card by storing information online.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 。As the say
37、ing goes, you can not change the environment, but can change their own. _16_ You can not change the past, but can be changed now._17_ Winners will put setbacks and difficulties down to the imperfection of personal ability and experience, to emphasize the inherent factors, and they are willing to con
38、tinuously improve and develop the right direction. However, the losers are always emphasizing external and uncontrollable factors that have created the position of their life. _18_ They always complain, wait and give up!In many cases, it is a humble person who looks down upon his own. A priori condi
39、tion, such as ones appearance and family, cant be changed, but at least the inner state and the spirit of the will are entirely under their own control. _19_There is nothing absolutely bad, but the mentality of the absolutely poor people. If even the state of mind will not be adjusted, how they deal
40、 with things more complicated than the mentality of it!_20_ Passion put to work and numbness to work are completely different. Failure is seldom because we do not have the strength, but always because we are susceptible to all around us, and get used to going along with the lack of assertive, unstab
41、le attitude, and easily frustrated reason. As long as we change our attitude and face a number of disappointments in life bravely, we can feel the power of attitude, which decides the height of the final decision.A. Only when we are the masters of our own, can we do everything well. B. They will bla
42、me on injustice of the opportunity and the environment.C. Mentality is the final decision of life high. D. You cant change the facts, but can change attitudes.E. As long as we try our best, we can be successful.F. No matter what the situation, a persons attitude is very important.G. The difference b
43、etween successful people and the losers lies in their mind.第二部分 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，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A, B, C, 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。Life was hard, and Cam was broke as he had lost his job as a DJ. He had no cash on him but a brand-new dollar bill with
44、all the autographs(亲笔签名)of the Opry stars, which he _21_ carefully and carried with him always. One morning, he saw a young man _22_quietly in an old yellow Dodge in the parking lot. Cam waved to him and drove away. When he went back to the parking lot that night, he noticed the car again, parked in
45、 the _23_space. This car had not moved. The next morning, as Cam walked near the car, the man_24_his window down, _25_ himself and said he had been in his car for days with no money or food. Then, very _26_, the man asked if he might borrow a dollar for a snack to get him by until the next day. Cam
46、explained his _27_ that he didnt have a dollar to lend him. He walked to his car, wishing he could have _28_ him.Then Cam suddenly _29_ his Grand Ole Opry dollar. He _30_ with his conscience（良心） a minute or two, pulled his wallet out and _31_ the bill. Then he walked back to the man and gave him his
47、 _32_dollar, “Somebody has _33_ all over this,” the man said, but he didnt notice that the writing was dozens of _34_. He took the bill.That very morning when Cam was back home trying not to _35_what he had done, things began to happen. The phone rang; a recording studio wanted him to do a commercia
48、l that paid $ 500, which _36_ like a million. In the next few days more _37_ came to him out of nowhere. Good things kept coming _38_.Cam _39_ saw the man in the old yellow Dodge again. But whether the guy was a _40_or an angel doesnt matter. 21 A possessed B guarded C worried D held22 A begging B crying C sitting D singing23 A same B right C proper D wrong24 A turned B pushed C rolled D opened25 A introduced B explained C praised D told26 A warmly B merrily C rudely D hesitantly27 A job B situation C car D hobby28 A saved
