1、- 1 -高考英语三轮复习冲刺模拟试题 08第卷第一部分：听力 （共两节，30 分）略第二部分：知识运用（共两节，45 分）第一节 单项填空（共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，共 15 分）从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，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。21. On the way home, sky grew dark, and cold rain began to fall.A. the; 不填 B. 不填; the C. the; a D. 不填; a22. Whats that noise, John?Oh, dont you know that the
2、school library ?A. is rebuilt B. is being rebuilt C. was rebuilt D. has been rebuilt23. The Diaoyu islands have been part of Chinas territory since ancient times, _ as important fishing grounds of Taiwan.A. served B. to serve C. serving D. having served24. He liked to go to dances and parties, _ he
3、could have a good time just sitting and watching.A. where B. when C. which D. why25. Hurry up! Flight 4406 off at 18:40.A. takes B. took C. will be taken D. has taken26. The exam poster will be on Friday afternoonA. put off B. put down C. put up D. put away27. To know more about Japans recent claims
4、 about Diaoyu Islands, you can use the Internet or watch CCTV news, or A. both B. none C. some D. Neither28. You have a big mouth, Li Fei. You _ have told everybody the secret.A. cant B. mustnt C. shouldnt D. mightnt29. Paper bags produced every year are _ the worlds production of vehicles.A. three
5、times weight of B. three times the weight ofC. as three times heavy as D. three times as heavier as30. - Where did you get such a beautiful skirt?- It was at the department store _ we used to shop.A. that B. there C. where D. which- 2 -31.Since there are other applicants, we cant let you know our de
6、cision _ all of them have got their chances for interview.A. until B. once C. when D. because32. - Halloween is coming.- _? We have no holiday anyway.A. What if B. So what C. Why D. Really33. The Great Wall is _ tourist attraction that millions of people pour in every year.A. so a well-known B. a so
7、 well-known C. such well-known a D. such a well-known34 delighted me most was my son was admitted to Beijing University.A. That, what B. That, that C. What, that D. What, what35Do you like some more chocolate? , Bob, but I dont want to gain weight.A. Forget it B. Thanks C. Never mind D. Not at all第二
8、节 完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，共 30 分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。“Down-to-earth” means someone or something that is honest, practical and easy to deal with. It is 36 to find someone who is down-to-earth. A person who is down-to-earth is easy to talk to and 37 other people as equa
9、ls. A down-to-earth person is just the 38 of someone who acts important and proud.Down-to-earth persons 39 be important members of society, of course. 40 they do not let their importance “go to their heads”. They do not 41 themselves to be better persons than others of less importance. Someone who i
10、s filled with his own importance and pride, often without cause, is 42 to have “his nose in the air”. There is 43 way a person with his nose in the air can be down-to-earth.Americans 44 another expression that means almost the same as “down-to-earth”. The expression is “both-feet-on-the-ground”. Som
11、eone with both-feet-on-the-ground is a person with a good 45 of reality. He 46 what is called “common sense”. He may have 47 , but he does not allow them to 48 his knowledge of what is real.- 3 -The opposite kind of 49 is one who has his “head-in-the-clouds”. A man with his-head-in-the-clouds is a d
12、reamer whose 50 is not in the real world.51 , such a dreamer can be brought back to earth. 52 words from a teacher can usually bring a day-dreaming student down-to-earth.Usually, the person who is down-to-earth is very 53 to have both feet on-the ground. 54 we have both our feet on-the ground, when
13、we are down-to-earth, we act 55 and openly towards others. Our lives are like the ground below us, solid and strong.36. A. pleasant B. sad C. common D. surprising37. A. meets B. welcomes C. receives D. accepts38. A. case B. kind C. opposite D. example39. A. must B. may C. should D. will40. A. But B.
14、 So C. For D. And41. A. wish B. expect C. desire D. consider42. A. said B. told C. asked D. made43. A. some B. a C. no D. every44. A. discover B. find C. make D. use45. A. understanding B. wish C. reason D. expectation46. A. demands B. lacks C. has D. likes47. A. fortunes B. dreams C. achievements D
15、. disadvantages48. A. block B. protect C. own D. gain49. A. idea B. people C. attitude D. person50. A. mind B. life C. body D. head51. A. Always B. Therefore C. However D. Sometimes52. A. Sharp B. All C. No D. Bad53. A. possible B. probable C. likely D. able54. A. Though B. Since C. When D. Unless55
16、. A. kindly B. directly C. friendly D. honestly第三部分 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、D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AStrange things happen when you travel, because the earth is divided into - 4 -twenty-four zones. The time difference between two zones is one hour. You can
17、 have days with more than twenty-four hours and days with fewer than twenty- four hours. You can have weeks with more than seven days and weeks with fewer than seven days.If you make a five-trip across the Atlantic Ocean , your ship come into a different time zone every day. As you come into each zo
18、ne, the time changes one hour. If you travel west, you set your watch back. If you travel east, you set it ahead. Each day of your trip has either twenty-five or twenty-three hours.If you make a trip by ship across the Pacific Ocean , you cross the International Date Line. This is the point where a
19、new day begins when you cross the line, you change one full day. If you travel east, today becomes yesterday, if you travel west it is tomorrow.56. Something interesting will happen to the time if you travel because _.A a day has always fewer than twenty-four hoursB a day has always more than twenty
20、- four hoursC a day has more or fewer than twenty-four hours,D some time zones are large and some time zones are small57. The time difference between two time zones is _.A twenty-four hours B one hour C two hours D twenty-three hours58. If we travel east across the International Date Line on July 5t
21、h, the date becomes July _.A 3rd B 4th C 5th D 6thBThink about the last time you felt a negative emotionlike stress, anger, or frustration. What was going through your mind as you were going through that negativity? Was your mind cluttered with (充斥) different kinds of thoughts? Or was it paralyzed,
22、unable to think?The next time you find yourself in the middle of a very stressful time, or you feel angry or frustrated, stop. Yes, thats right, stop. Whatever youre doing, stop and sit for one minute. While youre sitting there, completely immerse yourself in the negative emotion. Allow that emotion
23、 to consume you. Allow yourself one minute to truly feel that emotion. Dont cheat yourself here. Take the entire minutebut only one minuteto do nothing else but feel that emotion. - 5 -When the minute is over, ask yourself, “Am I willing to keep holding on to this negative emotion as I go through th
24、e rest of the day?”Once youve allowed yourself to be totally immersed in the emotion and really feel it, you will be surprised to find that the emotion clears rather quickly. If you feel you need to hold on to the emotion for a little longer, that is OK. Allow yourself another minute to feel the emo
25、tion. When you feel youve had enough of the emotion, ask yourself if youre willing to carry that negativity with you for the rest of the day. If not, take a deep breath. As you exhale, release all that negativity with your breath. This exercise seems simplealmost too simple. But, it is very effectiv
26、e. By allowing that negative emotion the space to be truly felt, you are dealing with the emotion rather than stuffing it down and trying not to feel it. You are actually taking away the power of the emotion by giving it the space and attention it needs. When you immerse yourself in the emotion, and
27、 realize that it is only emotion, it loses its control. You can clear your head and proceed with your task.59. What should you do when you are into negativity according to the article?A. Listen to some music. B. Ignore it and do something else. C. Just do nothing and truly feel that emotion. D. Thin
28、k about it and try to deal with it immediately. 60. The underlined word “immerse” (Paragraph 2) most probably means _. A. break down B. get rid of C. cut off D. throw into 61. Whats the best title of this text?A. Clear Your Mental Space. B. Deep Breath, Trouble Away. C. Try to Avoid the Negative Emo
29、tion. D. Keep Holding on to This Negative Emotion as Long as Possible. 62. The authors opinion towards negative emotion is _.A. doubtful B. optimistic C. frightened D. confused CPresident Barack Obama has complained about the loss of privacy that comes with being leader of the United States, regrett
30、ing the loss of simple pleasures - 6 -such as a long walk or a trip to the car wash or supermarket.“I just miss I miss being unknown,“ he said. “I miss Saturday morning, rolling out of bed, not shaving, getting into my car with my girls, driving to the supermarket, squeezing the fruit, getting my ca
31、r washed, taking walks. I cant take a walk.“His dream, he said, was to “go through Central Park and watch folks passing by . spend the day watching people I miss that“.Faced with criticism for playing more golf than most previous occupants of the White House, he explained that the sport was simply t
32、he best way of getting relaxed.“Its the only excuse I have to get outside for four hours,“ he told Hearst magazines.Though he said he enjoyed his life in the White House, he felt disillusioned（醒悟的，幻想破灭的） with the some of the ways of Washington, which he has failed to change, such as the “kabuki danc
33、e（日本歌舞）“ among political parties before serious policy discussions begin. His comments may be seen as excuse by critics who have accused him of appearing too detached（漠然）, and being slow to engage in important issues such as Libya and the near shutdown of the US government last week.Since arriving a
34、t the White House in January 2009, Mr Obama has already racked up（打） 60 rounds of golf in office, more than George W Bush did in his eight years.In terms of ability, Golf Digest magazine has ranked Mr Obama eighth out of the 18 presidents who played the game since it became established in the early
35、20th century.63. What do the second paragraph and the third paragraph mainly tell us? .A. Obama wishes to enjoy simple pleasures. B. Obama likes going shopping with his girls.C. Obama likes to take a walk. D. Obama likes to watch folks passing by.64. According to Obama, he plays golf to _.A. avoid c
36、riticism B. show his abilityC. get relaxed D. show his advantage over the former presidents- 7 -65. What does the underlined word “It” refer to in the fifth paragraph?A. Playing golf. B. Getting relaxed.C. Changing some ways of Washington. D. Watching people66What is the best title of the passage?AO
37、bama complains about lack of privacy as presidentBObama cant live a normal lifeCObama is often criticizedDObama likes to play golfDLondon taxis, with their friendly drivers who actually know where they are going, are ranked best in the world, according to an annual taxi survey.The survey by travel w
38、ebsite found London taxis, despite being the most expensive, beat rivals（对手）across the globe to head the list for the third consecutive（连续的） years, scoring a total of 59 percent in votes on several categories by travelers.London taxi drivers were voted both friendliest and most knowledgeable. Drive
39、rs in the English capital must pass a rigorous examination called The Knowledge to earn their taxi license.New Yorks yellow taxis came second in the list, scoring 27 percent which was up 10 percentage points from last year even though Manhattans cab drivers tied （打成平局）with Parisian taxi drivers as t
40、he rudest.Travelers said New York had the most convenient taxis.Taxi drivers in Rome were voted the worst drivers in the world with almost one in 10 travelers thinking the Italian capital had the worlds worst taxi drivers when it came to the quality of driving.“Traveling by taxi is one of the first
41、experiences that many travelers have upon arrival in a new city. In fact, the research found that cabs are by far the most popular method of traveling from the airport to their hotel,“ a spokesman for said in a statement.The global survey scored city based taxis for their levels of cleanliness, val
42、ue, quality of driving, knowledge of the area, friendliness, safety and convenience.Rounding out the top five were Tokyo with a total score of 26 percent, Berlin with 17 percent, and Bangkok famed for its tuk-tuks scoring 14 percent.The survey for , part of the Expedia group, was conducted among - 8
43、 -over 1,900 travelers between May 11-28 this year.67. Which of the following about Londons taxi drivers is wrong? A. They are the friendliest. B. They are the most knowledgeable. C. They charge the most money. D. They drive fastest. 68. What does the underlined word “rigorous” mean in the third par
44、agraph? .Astrict Bimportant Cofficial Dlawful69. The writer introduced the result of the study by _.A. interviewing city leaders B. interviewing the taxi driversC. listing the ranks of cities concerned D. reading forms concerned70. Romes taxi drivers are lack of _. A. good manners B. driving skillsC
45、. the sense of cleanliness D. the sense of safety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。71 Today，kids have more worries and face more pressures than ever before. Here are a few tips to help your child focus on and do well in school.Create a personal schedule Recording ev
46、erything that must be done on a calendar or “to do” list will help him to keep track of important dates and deadlines. If he keeps it in a visible place he will have no problem acknowledging upcoming events and will be better able to plan how and where to spend his time.Watch the clock 72 I also rec
47、ommend setting his clock or watch five minutes ahead since its always easy to run late. When it comes to something like catching a bus，just five minutes can make a significant difference.FocusHe should train himself to be able to concentrate alone on one specific task. This is much easier in a noisefree environment. No TV or radio should be on to distract him. 73 Lack of sleep is proven to harm us physically. The more sleep we get，the more alert we are. We thus have more energy to handle lifes daily tasks. The average
