1、- 1 -山西省运城市康杰中学 2018届高考英语模拟试题（五）第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分 60分）第一节 (共 15小题; 每小题 3分，满分 45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。ACareer guidance specialists in John Adams High School can provide information about Career the corporate restructurings (公司重组) of the 1980s and 90s broke down traditional
2、 hierarchies (等级制度) . In many companies, seniority-based (基于资历的) hierarchies have been replaced by hierarchies based on performance. The abilities to please your superiors are no longer the most valued skills.Todays employees stay with companies only as long as they feel challenged and rewarded; mov
3、ing from job to job is now a sign of ambition.- 7 -The rise of the young is a good thing, because it gives them more opportunity to put their ideas and energy into practice at their most creative stage in life. Nowadays youth and youth qualities seem to dominate, but the experience and maturity of o
4、lder employees should be put to good use, too.12In the 20th century, to enter an American company, a young person needed to A. work in the office and at home B. have an eye-catching hairstyleC. dress in the business style D. leave the business tool behind13. According to Paragraph 3, company hierarc
5、hies are based on the employees . A. achievements B. age and experience C. skills with the Internet D. ability to please the boss14. Why is the rise of the young a good thing?A. They become more energetic in life.B. They have taken over the companies.C. Their creativity can be put to good use.D. The
6、ir ideas appeal to a great many people.15. What can be inferred from the passage?A. Young people will lead in fashion. B. Young people will have more power. C. Older people will step off the historical stage.D. Older people will continue to be the main force.第二节（共 5小题; 每小题 3分，共 15分）根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中
7、选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。People Are PeopleGlobalization has brought different cultures together in a way unimaginable one hundred years ago. Today, Chinese, Indians, Arabs, Africans, Anglos, and - 8 -Hispanics may all work in the same offices, attend the same schools or live in the same neighborhoo
8、ds. 16 And our society has lately emphasized the importance of diversity.17 Take the following old proverbs for example. “Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom.” Thomas Jefferson, American President.“One falsehood spoils a thousand truths.” African proverb.“Be honest to those who are ho
9、nest, and be also honest to those who are not honest.” Lao Tzu, Chinese philosopher.“A sacrifice is written off by a lie and the merit of devotion by an act of cheat.” Hindu saying.18 There seems to be a sort of cultural unity. We dont wish to imply all cultures are the same. Cultural diversity is r
10、eal, and people from different cultures view many situations in different ways. However, historically, different cultures seem to share many common values. They are justice, courage, patience, generosity, equality, mercy and kindness, respect for the elders, and many more. Lying and stealing appear
11、to be wrong no matter where you go. Perhaps some cultures make room for extenuating(情 有 可 原 ) circumstances more than others; perhaps cultures apply these virtues in different ways; and when values disagree, different cultures may place different levels of importance on them. 19 But both cultures ma
12、y still value both. To us, it seems as if there is some sort of code of right and wrong that everyone everywhere seems to understand, regardless of culture. It is almost as if, behind all of the diversity, one finds a common understandinga human culture, if you willthat goes beyond racial, social, a
13、nd political boundaries. 20 A. Each value supports many more quotes from different cultures. B. As cultures rub shoulders with each other, many differences stand out.C. These quotes from four separate cultures all support the same valuehonesty.- 9 -D. In other words, one culture may lean more toward
14、 justice and another culture more toward mercy. E. It is almost as if, despite all our differences, we are all still the samewe are just people.F. We want to show, however, that there is more to these cultures than diversity.G. All people seem to agree that we should tell the truth. 第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，
15、满分 55分）第一节 完形填空（共 20小题；每小题 2分，满分 40分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给出的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Standing in front of the bike shop, Dave stared at the shiny red bicycle in the window. He could 21 himself riding the bike in Saturdays race and winning the first-place medal and prize money. “With that bike, I co
16、uld even 22 Adam,” Dave thought.He rode on and stopped at Pecks clothing store. The coat he 23 to buy his mother for her birthday was still on sale. Dave knew she would 24 buy it for herself. She worked hard just to make 25 meet. But the prize money would be 26 for him to buy that coat and surprise
17、her.Dave looked at his old bike. Two years ago, he found some old bicycles at the 27 and used the parts to make one bike. He called it his recycled bike. “Ill never 28 the race on this old bike,” Dave sighed.As Dave passed the junkyard, he noticed a newer-looking bike tire. He started 29 the huge ju
18、nk pile. Finally, he found 30 he was looking for. “These two tires and the handgrips（自行车把套）are just 31 for my bike.”Arriving home, Dave put the used tires and the handgrips on his 32 bike, and oiled the chain. He stood back and admired the 33 he had made. “I might win that race after all,” he said t
19、o himself.The next morning, when Dave and his mom got to the park, about thirty kids had already - 10 -34 . Dave headed for the start line 35 Mom found a seat at the finish line.Bang! The riders rushed off. Dave 36 Adam, who was in the lead. He 37 to pass one rider after another and was approaching
20、Adam. Leaning forward, Dave pedaled harder and faster. 38 he sped by Adam and crossed the finish line.As the announcer awarded Dave the 39 and the check for fifty dollars, he asked, “What are you going to do with the prize money, Dave?”“Its a 40 ,” Dave said and waved to his mom.21.A. find B. pictur
21、e C. keep D. watch22.A. beat B. join C. help D. save23.A. agreed B. claimed C. demanded D. planned24.A. probably B. definitely C. never D. seldom25.A. ends B. eyes C. roads D. rules26.A. hard B. reliable C. enough D. tight27.A. park B. junkyard C. school D. court28.A. enter B. lose C. abandon D. win29.A. going through B. carrying out C. throwing away D. taking back30.A. that B. which C. what D. whom31.A. right B. unique C. simple D. advanced
