2014届惠州市三模.doc

1、1惠州市 2014 届英语三模2014.01 语言知识及应用(共两节，满分 45 分) 第一节 完形填空(共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 30 分)阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从 115 各题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。If you are feeling that life just cannot be any worse for you, it can be challenging to think positive thoughts. When we are stressed, depressed, 1 , or in a negati

2、ve state of mind because we feel that “bad things“ 2 happening to us, it is important to change those 3 thoughts into something positive. If we dont, we will only attract more “bad things.“It is often very hard to think positive when so many things are negative, but I am _4_ that someone, somewhere

3、is worse off than you. We can choose to think 5_ by beginning with the smallest of steps.If you start with one small, positive thing and 6 it during the course of your day, you will begin to move into a more positive 7 : positive thoughts, feelings, opportunities. With practice, you will change your

4、 outlook and choose to be 8 , regardless of the events around you.Here are a few examples for you to 9 . Begin and end each day with a “Thank you for this wonderful day!“ When you see the gas prices hiking, say “I am glad that I have a 10 in which to get around.“ If you are having health problems, b

5、e grateful for what does work: “I really do 11 my eyes that see, my ears that hear, my mouth that tastes, my legs that walk, my 12 that write. Write down what youre grateful for each day. When youre feeling really down, read what you 13 beforehand. This will help uplift your spirits. If you practice

6、 this 14 , you will find that your list will get longer and longer.The 15 to make it a moment of joyful peace is to move yourself into a positive thought and keep it there long enough. The more you practice, the happier youll be.1 A. upset B. healthy C. serious D. terrible2 A. stop B. try C. keep D.

7、 avoid3 A. relative B. negative C. sensitive D. positive4 A. disappointed B. sure C. sad D. interested5 A. carelessly B. stubbornly C. actively D. differently6 A. catch B. repeat C. speak D. sing7 A. situation B. conclusion C. attention D. ambition8 A. happy B. sad C. moved D. confused9 A. take B. m

8、ake C. learn D. practice10 A. ship B. car C. plane D. bike11 A. perform B. put C. appreciate D. know212 A. knees B. hands C. head D. arms13 A. talked B. heard C. wrote D. saw14 A. quickly B. specially C. slightly D. regularly15 A. design B. performance C. trouble D. key第二节 语法填空(共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分

9、15 分)阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡标号为 1625 的相应位置上。Once there were two mice,a city mouse and a country mouse.They were distant relatives. One day the city mouse, 16 lived in a big house wrote a letter to the country mouse inviting him for a visit.Delighted, the cou

10、ntry mouse accepted the 17 (invite) and came to the city mouses house. He was greeted by the city mouse cheerfully. The country mouse was surprised 18 big the house was. The city mouse was pleased 19 led the country mouse to the kitchen.When 20 climbed up the table, there were a large piece of bread

11、, fruit and cheese 21 it.But just as they began to eat, they heard 22 great noise. The city mouse cried, “ Run! Run! The cat 23 (come)!“ They ran away quickly and hid.24 (breath)heavily after hiding in the mouse-hole, the country mouse said to the city mouse, “I should go back to my house in the cou

12、ntry. Even if I eat nothing but beans, I can live 25 (peace). Why dont you come with me to the country? It is nicer to be poor and happy, than to be rich and afraid.“ 阅读 (共两节, 满分50分)第一节 阅读理解(共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 AKieron Williamson: The Art Worlds Youngest

13、StarMany parents display their childrens artwork on the refrigerator, but Kieron Williamsons paintings have been on display in professional galleries since he was 6 years old.Kierons artwork, though, extends far beyond child-like stick figures or finger painting. In fact, the child from Norfolk, Eng

14、land, has been called “the boy who paints like an old master.”According to his parents, Kieron was a typical toddler who like finding bugs and playing in the mud. But on a 2008 family vacation to the beach, the 5-year-old was inspired by the boats and scenery and asked his parents for a sketch pad.

15、His initial drawings could have been done by any young child, but after the family returned home, Kieron continued drawing and began to display a gift for art. 3When he started asking about the process of putting a painting together, his parents realized he needed professional instruction. Soon afte

16、r, he began taking lessons, and his progress amazed everyone as the young boy produced impressive landscapes and watercolors.In 2009,when the 6-years-old had a chance to exhibit his work in a gallery, he sold 19 paintings for 14,000pounds, becoming famous overnight. From then on, he was surrounded b

17、y buyers from France, Japan, Greece and other countries. The young artist held another exhibit three months after the first one and sold 16 paintings for over 17,000 pounds, followed by a third sale, earning 150,000 pounds. For the fourth exhibit, Kieron took the day off from school but ended up ret

18、urning to school early. His entire collection had sold out in 10 minutes to collectors from around the world. Now he has a waiting list of more than 5,000 people who have ordered his paintings.He has appeared in interviews before millions, and he has been compared to Pablo Picasso. Yet Kieron doesnt

19、 seem to be fazed by all the attention, still making time for football and maintaining excellent grades at school.He does have one goal he gets excited about: “ Id like the Queen to have a collection of my work.” With his popularity climbing, this young artist may realize his wish one day. 26. Accor

20、ding to the passage, which of the following statements is True?A. Kierons paintings are just as childish as other childrens.B. Kierons initial drawings suggested that he would be an art master.C. Kieron benefited greatly from professional instruction.D. Before displaying a gift for art, Kieron recei

21、ved professional training.27. Paragraph 5 is mainly intended to tell us _.A. the four exhibits of his paintings B. the process of his wealth accumulationC. the high quality of his paintings D. the increasing popularity of his paintings 28. Why did Kieron go back to school early on the day of his fou

22、rth exhibit?A. Because his mind was focused on study.B. Because the exhibit was put off.C. Because he wanted to gain praise from teachers.D. Because his paintings were sold out earlier than expected.29. What does the word “fazed ”probably mean in Paragraph 6?A. frustrated B. affected C. encouraged D

23、. defeated30. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A. Kieron respects and admires the Queen very much.B. Kieron likes to earn money from the Queen.C. Kieron is bound to realize his dream.D. Kierons goal is unlikely to come true.BYou might think Id have little in common with a camel, but we d

24、o share one useful skill: both of us can go for a very long time without water. Usually I start my day with a cup of tea, and then I might have a glass of water with my lunch and one with dinner, thats about a liter of liquid in 24 hours. It feels like plenty, but apparently its not nearly enough.4A

25、fter years of suffering headaches and poor digestion I spoke to a neurologist about my regular headaches and a nutritionist about my poor digestion, and both told me I should be drinking up to three liters of liquid a day for my body to function at its best. I decided to conduct an experiment. What

26、would happen if I drank the recommended amount every day for a month?The photograph of me taken the day I started this trial demonstrates(展示）perfectly and rather frighteningly what a lack of hydration does to a face. I am 42, but have to admit I look more like 52 in this picture, which is shocking.

27、There are dark shadows under and around my eyes, which make me look exhausted, a profusion of wrinkles and strange reddish blotches, and my skin lacks any luster（光泽）. It looks dead. Even my lips look shriveled（枯萎的）. This is all classic evidence of poor hydration, apparently. Every system and functio

28、n in our body depends on water. It flushes toxins from the vital organs, carries nutrients to cells, provides a moist environment for ear, nose and throat tissues, and eliminates waste.Not drinking enough means all these functions becomes damaged. So I decided to see how I would look and feel if I d

29、rank three liters of water every day for 28 days. The results were astonishing.31.Which statement is Not True according to Paragraph 1?A. The author drinks about a liter of liquid every day.B. The author has something in common with a camel.C. The author actually has plenty of water in her daily lif

30、e.D. The author thinks she drinks enough water every day.32.Why did the author decide to drink the recommended amount of water?A. Because she was very fond of doing experiments.B. Because she was informed of the importance of drinking enough water.C. Because her doctors forced her to do it.D. Becaus

31、e she wanted to be cured of her stomachache.33.The authors lack of hydration caused the following physical responses Except_.A. shriveled lips B. dark shadows around her eyesC.enough luster of her skin D. wrinkles and blotches on her face 34.According to the passage, the author most probably tends t

32、o tell us_.A. the more water one drinks, the healthier he isB. its necessary to follow specialists instructionsC. drinking water makes ladies look youngerD. drinking enough water is key to ones health35.What will be probably written in the next paragraph?A. The author had his health greatly improved

33、.B. The author gave up the experiment.C. The author suffered a lot from the experiment.D. The author felt very disappointed at the result. CWhen a shop is authentic and the workers are friendly, it can feel like a second home for consumers, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Researc

34、h. “People often feel 5strongly attached to particular places. Such places typically include their homes, but can also include commercial places such as stores and restaurants,“ write authors Alain Debenedetti (Universit Paris Est - IRG), Harmen Oppewal (Monash University), and Zeynep Arsel (Concord

35、ia University). “How do people develop and experience place attachment when the place concerns a commercial setting, where they are just customers, and the place is owned or controlled by someone else?“Consumers form strong emotional bonds with locations when they experience familiarity. Consumers a

36、lso value authenticity and personal relationships. “It also helps if it is a place where one can feel safe and secure, protected from not only disturbing staff but also from aggressive promotional activities,“ the authors write. “The place does not have to be a splendid flagship store. People can bu

37、ild attachments with quite ordinary places, as long as the place meets the above criteria(标准) of familiarity, authenticity and security.“The authors gained these insights from interviews with a sample of French consumers who talked about their experiences with the places they most treasure: cafs, re

38、staurants, department stores, concert halls, and libraries. The final phase of the study focused on patrons of a particular French wine bar.The authors also found that once consumers bond with a commercial space, they are willing to make efforts or sacrifices to support it. Satisfied customers may p

39、ay higher tips, volunteer to help the business, and serve as ambassadors, linking other consumers to the business. “Consumers treat their special place as a treasured gift and in return want to support the establishment beyond what is expected of them as customers,“ the authors conclude.36.Which of

40、the following does not contribute to consumers attachment?A. splendour B. familiarity C. authenticity D. safety37. Where was the study probably carried out?A. America B. China C. France D. Unknown38. The last paragraph mainly deals with_.A. extra reward from attached consumers B. the importance of t

41、reating consumers wellC. how to develop bonds with consumersD. the relationship between consumers and commercial places39. Who will benefit most from the result of the study?A. consumers B. store managers C. the store staff D. ambassadors40.Whats the best title of the passage?A. Ways to Attract More

42、 Consumers B. The Secret of Successful ManagementC. Consumers Attachment D. The Criteria of Successful Companies DParents should ban electronic media during mealtimes and after bedtime as part of a comprehensive “family media use plan”, according to new recommendations from the American Academy of P

43、ediatrics. “Excessive media use is associated with obesity, poor school performance, aggression and lack of sleep”, said Marjorie Hogan, co-author of the new policy.Families should have a no-device rule during meals and after bedtime, the guidelines say. Parents should also set family rules covering

44、 the use of the Internet, cellphones, including, perhaps, which sites can be visited, and who can be called. The policy also restated the existing 6recommendations: Kids should limit the amount of screen time for entertainment to less than two hours per day; children younger than 2 shouldnt have any

45、 TV or Internet exposure. Also, televisions and Internet-accessible devices should be kept out of kids bedrooms.Doctors say parents need to obey the family rules, too, to model healthy behavior. That, some say, may be the toughest part. “If you go to any restaurant, Family 3.0 is Mom and Dad on thei

46、r devices and the kids on theirs”, says Donald, a pediatrician and an AAP spokesman. “Who is talking to each other?”Children aged from 8 to 18 spent an average of 7 hours and 38 minutes a day consuming media for fun, including TV, music, video games and other content in 2009, according to a 2010 rep

47、ort from the Kaiser Family Foundation. The report was based on a survey of 2002 third through twelfth graders, 702 of whom completed a seven-day media use diary. That was up about an hour and 17 minutes a day from five years earlier. About two-thirds of 8 to 18-year-olds said they had no rules on th

48、e amount of time they spent watching TV, playing video games or using the computer, the Kaiser report found.Use of mobile devices by young kids has soared. A new report from Common Sense Media, a child-advocacy group based in San Francisco, found that 17% of children 8 and younger use mobile devices

49、 daily, up from 8% in 2011.41.Which statement is True according to the 1st paragraph?A. Parents are advised to ban electronic media after mealtimes.B. “Family media use plan” is being carried out throughout America.C. electronic media are evil in the eyes of parents and educators. D. overuse of electronic media has caused many severe problems.42.Which is Not included in the new policy?A. Childrens screen time