1、- 1 -2015 级高三英语第二次模拟考试试卷第卷一、阅读理解 (共 15 题；每小题 2 分，满分 30 分)AWhats on in Beijing?Discover the best things to do in Beijing with our weekly introduction of art and exhibitions, music, performances and trending activities around town. To recommend an upcoming event or activity, please contact li-ping(.Je
2、rsey BoysJersey Boys is a Broadway musical that dramatizes the rise and fall of Frankie Valli and the 1960s rock n roll group Four Seasons.According to Selladoor Worldwide, the groups Beijing tour will see a brand-new production of the musical. Since its 2005 premiere（首映） in New York, the musical ha
3、s won 57 major awards worldwide.2:30 pm to 7:30 pm, Jan. 5 to Jan. 13. Tianqiao Performing Arts Center, 9 Tianqiao Nandajie, Xicheng District. 400 - 635 - 3355.Ticket: 199 - 1 299 yuan($ 30 - $ 200)London Philharmonic Orchestra set to thrill BeijingThe London Philharmonic Orchestra will give two per
4、formances in Beijing on Jan. 5 and 6.Under Russian conductor Vasily Petrenko, the orchestra will perform pieces by H. Berliozs and P. I. Tchaikovskys.7:30 pm, Jan. 5-6. Concert Hall, National Center for the Performing Arts, 2 West Changan Avenue, Xicheng District. 010 - 6655 - 0000.Ticket: 380 - 1 6
5、80 yuanWorks of Chinese master woodcarverA solo exhibition of Chinese woodcarving master Lu Guangzheng is underway at the National Museum. The exhibition is a showcase of traditional woodcarving - 2 -techniques unique to the city of Dongyang, East Chinas Zhejiang Province.9 am - 5 pm (closed on Mond
6、ays), through Jan. 21. National Museum of China, 16 East Changan Avenue, Dongcheng District. 010 - 6511 - 6188.Ticket: FreeLarge-scale (大型的) immersive showThe large-scale show Memory 5D +, directed by Ulan Xuerong, is ongoing in Beijing from Jan. 4 to 7. The show follows the emotional entanglement (
7、纠结) between black and white spirits, representing yin and yang, and the flora girl.7:30 pm, Jan. 5; 2:30 pm/7:30 pm, Jan. 6; 7:30 pm, Jan. 7. Beijing Exhibition Theater, 135 Xizhimenwai Dajie (Street), Xicheng District.Ticket: 180 - 1 080 yuan1What does the writer tell us about Jersey Boys?A. It is
8、a successful musical play. B. It will be on for 8 days.C. It is a Broadway musical group. D. The ticket of the play is the cheapest.2What can be expected to show up in National Museum of China?A. Jersey Boys. B. London Philharmonic Orchestra.C. Large-scale immersive show. D. Works of Chinese master
9、woodcarver.3Whats the purpose of this passage?A. To catch peoples eyeballs.B. To show the best things in Beijing.C. To give information about events in Beijing.D. To persuade people to participate in some activities.BSmokers may ignore the health warnings by telling themselves their habit makes them
10、 look cool. After all, sex symbols James Dean and Humphrey Bogart were rarely seen without a cigarette. However, the latest evidence shows that smoking actually makes you less attractive to the opposite sex. Wrinkles from smoking a cigarette may be to blame for people judging non-smokers to be bette
11、r-looking.- 3 -This was the result of a study asking more than 500 people to pick the most attractive of twins where one smoked and the other did not. Men found female non-smokers the most attractive in two-thirds of cases, while women chose non-smoking men as the most attractive 68 percent of the t
12、ime.Professor Ian Penton-Voak, a co-author of the study from Bristol University, said, “People assume that smoking causes damage to the skin and appearance, but this is a really neat way of looking at it because these twins are genetically identical, so we can control for genetic factors involved in
13、 ageing. Appearance seems to be important to people, especially young people, so we could use these sorts of findings as a basis for future interventions to stop people smoking.”Smoking can speed up the normal ageing, even after only a decade. Nicotine causes narrowing of the blood vessels in the ou
14、termost layers of the skin, while the chemicals in tobacco smoke damage collagen and elastin, fibres which give the skin its elasticity (弹性).The wrinkles this causes are added to by facial expressions made when smoking such as pursing the lips when inhaling (吸气 ) or squinting to keep smoke out of yo
15、ur eyes.4Why does the author mention James Dean and Humphrey Bogart?A. To persuade smokers to give up smoking.B. To compare them with non-smokers.C. To tell us many people are influenced by them.D. To show understanding and comfort smokers.5What can we learn from Para. 2 and Para. 3?A. 500 twins wer
16、e surveyed for the study.B. Probably young people pay more attention to their appearance.C. Female non-smokers are more attractive than male ones.D. Professor Ian Penton-Voak is the leading author of the study.6What is Professor Ian Penton-Voaks altitude to smoking?A. Disapproving. B. Favorable. C.
17、Unconcerned. D. Cautious.7What can be inferred from the text?- 4 -A. Smokers look cooler than non-smokers. B. Smoking may speed up skins ageing.C. Smokers look younger than non-smokers. D. Smoking should be banned right away.CNandakumar and Sudha were thrilled to learn that they were having children
18、. Unfortunately, Sudha developed diabetes while pregnant and her daughters were born two months premature. They need ventilator (呼吸机) support for the next 4-6 weeks to breathe. The family is poor and does not have the money to meet the unexpected expenses and need help to keep the babies alive.Nanda
19、kumar, a carpenter by profession, fell sick after marriage and has not recovered fully. He is not mentally stable and tends to talk in a stream. He also finds it hard to hold down a job. Nandakumars mother Dheivanai has been the stabilising presence for the family. She kept things together and made
20、sure that they had enough to eat.“Sudha has been through a lot of sorrow over not having children. The previous child was still born, so we were very happy that this pregnancy was going well,” said Dheivanai. Dheivanai hoped that the children would bring joy to their household and take care of her s
21、on even after she was gone. She started saving up money for her grandchildren.The cost of keeping the children alive is Rs 4 lakhs per child because they each need ICU (Intensive Care Unit) support for the next 4-6 months of their lives. The small savings of the family are already over and they are
22、faced with a very painful situation trying to save two newborns with no money.Nandakumar is mentally unwell and Sudha is still recovering from childbirth. So it falls to his mother to arrange for the babies well-being. “After my son became sick, me and my daughter-in-law have taken care of things. D
23、uring her pregnancy. I have cared for her like shes my own daughter. I feel pained that I dont have the money to save the babies,” she says.Before childbirth, Sudha and Dheivanai worked together and earned Rs 5,000 - 5 -per month. Sometimes, Nandakumar picks up odd jobs and earns a bit more. The fam
24、ily has no savings and they need help to save their two innocent babies.8What caused “the unexpected expenses” （Paragraph 1)?A. Nandakumars mental problems. B. The babies medical care.C. Dheivanais living. D. Sudhas diabetes.9Why did Dheivanai feel happy about the birth of the children?A. The childr
25、en were born healthy.B. It was the first time for Sudha to be pregnant.C. The government would provide welfare services.D. The children would look after their father in the future.10Where does the money for the well-being of the babies come from at present?A. The father. B. The mother. C. The grandm
26、other. D. The government.11What is the above writing most probably for?A. Raising donation. B. Sharing news. C. Giving instruction. D. Providing amusement.D“You can choose your friends, but you cant choose your family.” That line comes from American writer Harper Lees book To Kill a Mockingbird. Now
27、 compare her words to another famous expression: “Blood is thicker than water”.However, if forced to choose which is more important, American researchers now say friendship is more important than family. Their new study suggests that friends may be more important than family members, especially as w
28、e age.The study comes from researchers at Michigan State University. They found the importance of friendship on health and happiness grows as people get older.William Chopik is an assistant professor of psychology at Michigan State and was one of the lead researchers in this study. He says, “Friends
29、hip becomes even more important as we age. Keeping a few really good friends around can make a world of difference for our health and well-being.” Chopik notes that we need to think of friendship as an investment in our future happiness.- 6 -The Michigan State researchers considered information from
30、 two separate surveys. In the first group, both family and friendships influenced overall health and happiness. However, in the second, researchers said that friendships “became a stronger predictor of health and happiness” as people get older. Also in the second group, unhealthy friendships led to
31、increased chronic conditions. But with supportive friends, Chopik noted, participants reported being happier.One reason is that people can keep the friendships that make them feel good and move on from the ones that dont. Family, on the other hand, will always be with you. They can be helpful and en
32、joyable, but can also cause troubles.This may be good news for people who dont have strong ties with family members. Not all of us are born into the families we need. But we all have the ability to choose friends that we need.12What should we invest to get later well-being according to the researche
33、rs?A. Good friend ties. B. Easy health exercises.C. Common family relations. D. Personal relation knowledge.13. How is the research carried out?A. By doing two experiments. B. By interviewing all at once.C. By conducting two surveys. D. By taking part in activities.14What can the people with weak fa
34、mily ties do?A. Develop stronger family relations. B. Make as many friends as possible.C. Get more supportive friends. D. Stay with family members.15What is the main idea of the passage?A. Friends and family members are equally important.B. When we grow older, friendship matters more.C. As we age, f
35、amily members are more valuable.D. We always need friends and family members.二、七选五(共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分)Beauty sleep doesnt just belong to the fairytale world. Research has shown that people who dont sheep enough are viewed as less healthy and less - 7 -attractive. Lack of sleep has also been link
36、ed to the exacerbation(加重）of certain skin illnesses. 16 .Here are three tips on how to get the most beauty benefits from a night of rest.Care for your skinNo matter how tired you feel, make time to care for your skin every evening. Your evening routine does not have to he long and complicated, just
37、effective：“ Clean 17 . Sleeping with makeup on has shown to cause skin inflammation and accelerate the aging process.“Treat Blood flow increases at night, making skincare products sink into the skin more efficiently. 18 .”Sleep on your Back19. The American Academy of Dermatology has warned that slee
38、ping in other positions can lead to sleep lines, while sleeping on your back can help to prevent fine lines.If you often wake up with swollen eyes, try to sleep with your head slightly raised. This can help to prevent the swelling caused by fluid retention(积液）in the under-eye area, which tends to ac
39、cumulate there, where the skin is thinner. 20sleeping on a silk pillow can effectively prevent the stubborn facial wrinkles caused by sleeping on the side or on your stomach. Additionally, silk is less-absorbing than cotton, so it is not going to absorb whatever skincare product you have applied to
40、your face as much as other material would.A. Use a mild product to remove makeup, dirt, and oilB. Unless you have medical reasons not to do it, try this positionC. Go to sleep on timeD.Therefore, we undoubtedly have to make healthy sleep a ruleF. Use your anti-aging products as overnight treatmentE.
41、 A revolutionary technology is already on the marketG. Choose silk三、 完形填空(共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分)As I walked through a parking lot on a cold night, I saw a homeless man. He was settling in to 21 against the wall surrounding a trash bin. Though I knew as a woman, it was 22 for me to ask a strange
42、man if he needed 23 , I turned and walked back.- 8 -“Sir,” I began, “I live over there.” I pointed to my house and 24 that the police officer in the community said they would try to help the homeless find 25 if we called. I asked if it was okay to 26 the police, and he said that it was. 27 I do not
43、carry a cellphone, I 28 a call at a nearby business. I was afraid the police would pass by and not see him. I did not want him to be 29 . When I returned, I asked if it was okay for me to 30 with him. Again, he calmly 31 . He then asked, “Do you think theyll find me an apartment?”“I do believe so” i
44、s my 32 to him. I did not have any money or food with me 33 two water bottles. I smiled, pulled out one of the water bottles and 34 it to him. He took the bottle and then sat up, as if he wanted to respect the 35 I made. He thought for a moment and then began drinking small sips of the water.When th
45、e officers arrived, they 36 me that he would have housing and even thanked me. To my 37 , I was unwilling to leave the man. I realized an unexpected 38 was born. It was the calm man whose name I never knew that 39 me that though there will always be people who are better able to do 40 , sometimes yo
46、u must stop because you are the one who is there.21. A. eat B. learn C. sleep D. read22. A. strange B. unwise C. necessary D. vital23. A. help B. guide C. donation D. sponsor24. A. excused B. inquired C. expressed D. explained25. A. shelter B. money C. food D. drink26. A. beg B. question C. contact
47、D. touch27. A. While B. Since C. When D. If28. A. received B. confirmed C. returned D. made29. A. invisible B. impolite C. ignorant D. annoyed30. A. play B. chat C. live D. wait31. A. forgot B. agreed C. refused D. doubted32. A. idea B. reason C. cause D. response33. A. yet B. even C. just D. still-
48、 9 -34. A. offered B. lent C. sent D. owed35. A. decision B. effort C. promise D. difference36. A. required B. warned C. assured D. informed37. A. surprise B. joy C. regret D. pride38. A. business B. action C. organization D. connection39. A. advised B. called C. reminded D. allowed40. A. everything B. something C. nothing D. anything第卷一、语法填空(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。Facebook CEO Zuckerberg just had a baby girl 41 (name ) Max, and to honor the occasion, hes giving away the majority of his wealth. In the letter written by Zuckerberg an
