1、2015 届云南省玉溪一中高三 5 月仿真模拟测试英语试题本试卷分第一卷(选择题)和第二卷(非选择题) 两部分，共 8 页。满分 120 分,考试时间 100分钟。注意事项：1.答题前，考生在答题卡上务必用黑色或蓝色钢笔将自己的姓名、考号填写清楚。2.每小题选出答案后，用 2B 铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号，在试题卷上作答无效。第卷 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 A、B、C 和 D 项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将其涂黑。AWhere is
2、 it possible to drive from Rome to Moscow, Madrid, Paris, Vienna, and Stockholm without going to Europe? The answer is in the state of Maine!Throughout the United States there are many towns and cities that have been named after not only European cities but other countries as well, such as China, Po
3、land, Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. Just how many New World place names are recycled from the Old World names has never been tallied, but one researcher found forty-one Londons, fifty-six Berlins, twenty-four Dublins, thirty-two Athenses, and twenty-seven Moscows, among others!Reasons for European pl
4、ace names differ. Some were in memory of settlers former homes, others in honor of historic events. Founded in 1818 by John Coffee, Robert Beaty, John D. Carroll, and John Read, Athens is one of the oldest incorporated cities in the State of Alabama. The town was first called Athenson, and the name
5、was then shortened to Athens, after the ancient city in Greece. More interestingly, some names were given by mistake. For instance, the people of Moscow, Kansas, wanted their city to follow the name of the explorer Moscoso. They shortened his name to Mosco, and an official in Washington, thinking th
6、e Kansans couldnt spell, added a W.1. Which of the following is true according to the passage?A. In the state of Maine there are many different European cities. B. You can drive to many European cities from the state of Maine. C. All the settlers in the state of Maine came from Europe. D. The state
7、of Maine has many cities named after European cities.2. The word “tallied” (Line 4, Paragraph 2) is closest in meaning to _.A. built B. believed C. added D. visited3. What might have made the official in Washington change Mosco into Moscow? A. Moscow was a world-famous city name. B. He thought Mosco
8、so would prefer Moscow. C. He believed Moscow was a far better name. D. He couldnt spell very well and made a mistake.4. The best title for the passage is _.A. The Story of Moscow, KansasB. American Cities and Their Names C. Interesting NamesD. Old World Place Names in AmericaBIn terms of tourism, O
9、hio is a place full of natural beauty and many vacation spots worth visiting. Coney IslandFun Unlimited! Coney Island is an amusement park situated in the city of Cincinnati. It has the worlds largest recirculating pool, several diving boards, and an “in pool”slide . For basketball and volleyball lo
10、vers, there are special courts available. Apart from this, the park is equipped with 22 classic family and kiddie rides, boating facilities, a golf course, etc. Other amusement parks in Ohio include, Erieview Park, The Beach Waterpark, Memphis Kiddie Park, etc. ColumbusThe Headquarters! Anyhow, your
11、 journey would start from Columbus, the capital city of the state! So spend some quality time roaming around in this beautiful city. Nightclubs, high quality restaurants, and shopping hubs constitute a major chunk of the citys attractions. Rock and Roll Hall of FameFor Music Lovers! If you are a die
12、-hard music lover, then certainly this place wouldnt disappoint you! Rock and Roll Hall of Fame was opened somewhere around in 1995, with an intention of celebrating the spirit of rock and roll music, and also studying it! Rock and Roll Hall of Fame offers exhibitions, music events, and also trainin
13、g programs on the subject. This is a perfect stop for everything on rock and roll music! ClevelandHigh Class Experience! One of the oldest cities, Cleveland ranks among the top 20 metros of the United States. With Lake Erie serving as the most popular tourist attraction, Cleveland is also famous for
14、 landmarks such as Cavaliers Gund Arena, Playhouse Square and Indians Jacobs Field. Moreover, vibrant nightlife, clubs, restaurants, large hotels and shopping festivals add to the touristic significance of this place. Lake ErieThe Perfect Holiday! With nearly 900 miles of shoreline, Lake Erie is one
15、 place you have to visit. You can enjoy numerous activities like fishing, swimming, boating, etc. It is also perfect for having a family picnic outing. One can even take a ferry to Kelleys Island where things like cycling and miniature golf can be enjoyed. Besides, it is the perfect place for those
16、who are looking for some quiet and relaxing time. 5. According to the passage, a basketball lover is most likely to go to . A. Coney Island B. Columbus C. Cleveland D. Kelleys Island6. What can we learn about Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? A. It was open to the public in 1990. B. It is an attraction fo
17、r music lovers. C. It offers some shopping festivals. D. It provides no music training projects. 7. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage? A. Lake Erie is perfect for family picnic outing. B. Lake Erie is ideal for quietness and relaxation. C. The capital of Ohio is situated in
18、 Cincinnati. D. Kelleys Island can be reached by boat.CA year ago August, Dave Fuss lost his job driving a truck for a small company in west Michigan. His wife, Gerrie, was still working in the local school cafeteria, but work for Dave was scarce, and the price of everything was rising. The Fusses w
19、ere at risk of joining the millions of Americans who have lost their homes in recent years. Then Dave and Gerrie received a timely gift $ 7,000, a legacy (遗产) from their neighbors Ish and Arlene Hatch, who died in an accident. “It really made a difference when we were going under financially.” says
20、Dave.But the Fusses werent the only folks in Alto and the neighboring town of Lowell to receive unexpected legacy from the Hatches. Dozens of other families were touched by the Hatches generosity. In some cases, it was a few thousand dollars; in others, it was more than $100,000.It surprised nearly
21、everyone that the Hatches had so much money, more than $3 million they were an elderly couple who lived in an old house on what was left of the family farm.Children of the Great Depression, Ish and Arlene were known for their habit of saving. They thrived on (喜欢 ) comparison shopping and would routi
22、nely go from store to store，checking prices before making a new purchase.Through the years, the Hatches paid for local children to attend summer camp when their parents couldn t afford it. “Ish and Arlene never asked if you needed anything.” says their friend Sandy Van Weelden, “They could see thing
23、s they could do to make you happier, and they would do them.”Even more extraordinary was that the Hatches had their farmland distributed. It was the Hatches wish that their legacy a legacy of kindness as much as one of dollars and cents should enrich the whole community and last for generations to c
24、ome.Neighbors helping neighbors that was Ish and Arlene Hatch s story.8. According to the text, the Fusses _.A. were employed by a truck company B. were in financial difficultyC. worked in a school cafeteria D. lost their home9. Why would the Hatches routinely go from store to store?A. They decided
25、to open a store.B. They wanted to save money.C. They couldnt afford expensive things.D. They wanted to buy gifts for local kids.10. According to Sandy Van Weelden, the Hatches were_.A. understanding B. optimisticC. childlike D. curious11. What can we learn from the text?A. The community of Alto was
26、poor.B. The summer camp was attractive to the parents.C. Sandy Van Weelden got a legacy from the Hatches.D. The Hatches would like the neighbors to follow their example.DThe trip to the United States opened my eyes to the fact that there are a lot of similarities as well as differences between Ameri
27、can youth and French youth. The first difference is in appearance. Going around in the U.S., I found that American youth do not really care about their appearance. In the morning, they choose something in their closet and wear it with another thing, often of different colors and styles, without wond
28、ering whether their choices make them look strange. The reason behind this is that they dont care what people look like, but are just interested in their ideas. I think its great, but it also causes problems. Since they dont care about their appearance, they dont really care about their weight. Ofte
29、n they get fat without realizing it.There are differences in relationships too. When the American youth fall in love, they dont really think of the future. Also, there are differences in the rules concerning behavior that is allowed. In some respects, the French are more accepting. For example, in A
30、merica it is generally unacceptable to make physical display of love. Lovers, in theory, cant kiss or hold each other everywhere they want. People think that not showing love in public places is a way to respect others. On the contrary, the French youth can do almost everything they want.With regard
31、 to other types of relationships, there are also big differences. Americans act differently from French people in front of unknown people. When an American girl, for example, arrives in front of people she has never met before, she will talk with them, trying to create a kind of bond between her and
32、 this new circle of people. The French girls will just think about rather than really do this kind of thing because they are too shy and lacking in self-confidence.To finish, I noticed that in American classes, when pupils want to say or ask something, they just do it. In general, they dont really c
33、are how the others will judge them. In France, its not the same case. If somebody wants to ask something, he/she will think about it before speaking up. I appreciate the freedom in Americans behavior, ideas, and ways of expressing themselves.12. American young people _.A. are just interested in peop
34、les clothes B. show more interest in peoples ideas C. care more about their weight D. are more concerned about appearance13. When American youth fall in love with each other, they _.A. will not hold each otherB. will rarely display their love in publicC. will always think about their futureD. will k
35、iss wherever they like14. It can be inferred from the passage that French youth may think more about _.A. their relationships futureB. their public imagesC. their physical displaysD. their lovers ideas15. The passage is mainly about the_ between American youth and French youth.A. similarities B. fri
36、endship C. differences D. differences and the similarities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 的 两 项 为 多 余 选项 。 16 If youre reading this youre probably really bored and, at the moment, have no one to be with. Whether you long for a boyfriend or a girlfr
37、iend, or miss your family and friends, this guide can help you cope with living alone. Keep in mind that humans are indeed social animals, but that doesnt mean that we cant be perfectly happy outside of society. 1. Be happy.Live a life of optimism. Happiness comes from within regardless of your situ
38、ation, so dont use any excuses, such as being alone.2. 17 Many times it isnt the partner or friend you are missing, but the activities and hobbies you shared. Take yourself out for a date. For example, if you would have gone out to dinner or to a movie on a date, then take yourself out to a movie or
39、 to a nice restaurant. Dont hold yourself back.3. Learn something new.18 It helps to keep the loneliness away, and also gives you something to talk about when you do have to actually enter society.4. Get a pet.Humans need affection, and without it they become bitter and hate the world around them. P
40、ets are always a source of affection and will give loads of it endlessly. 19 Its not strange that you talk to your pet; its strange if you dont. Just be cautious that your pet doesnt talk back. If so, seek professional help.5. Read.Now it may be the time to catch up on some of your reading. Not only
41、 is it fun and enjoyable, but its also self-education.6. Exercise.Now it is the time to get that body youve always wanted. Instead of just pigging out on junk food and sitting in front of the TV all night, do some push-ups or sit-ups. Be consistent. 20 Make a schedule and stick to it. Keep it easy a
42、t first and you will discover your limits. Or, join a gym and make new friends there.A. Rediscover the fun in simple exercises.B. Exercise takes willpower and diligence.C. Being Alone Without Being LonelyD. Learning is the most important aspect of living alone.E. Tired of Being AloneF. Do everything
43、 you normally do with a partner or a friend.G. Pets also provide someone to talk to.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，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。Last Christmas while staying with my parents, I 21 across some old love letters that my parents wrote to each oth
44、er. These letters were all piled up in a basket, dirty and 22 with dust. Deciding to read and sort them, I asked them if I could take the letters back to my Illinois home. They 23 .As I carefully opened each letter, 24 of them fragile with age, I discovered a new page 25 unknown to me in this privat
45、e chapter of my parents lives. My father used to 26 in the army. So his letters were full of frontline 27 of the things about the war. Each of my mothers letters was marked with her 1944 dark red lipstick kiss. I was 28 to these letters like a magnet（磁铁）.Just six weeks after our Christmas visit, Dad
46、dy became very 29 and was hospitalized. This time, he was fighting a 30 kind of war. As I sat by his bedside, we discussed the 31 . He told me how much receiving those lipstick-kissed letters had 32 to him when he had been so far from home.It so happened that the next day would be February 14. From
47、the 33 letters I chose the card my father had sent Mother in 1944 and brought it to my fathers bedside.At his bedside, I joked with him, saying 34 , “Today is Valentines Day, dont you want to send Mother a present?“ He became more 35 when I handed him the old 36 . He carefully opened it and took out
48、 the card, and when he 37 it, his eyes were filled with tears.My father, in a 38 tight with emotion read the loving message hed sent to my mother fifty-six years 39 . And this time, he could read it to her in 40 .21. A. came B. hit C. drew D. fell22. A. hidden B. covered C. buried D. filled23. A. refused B. smiled C. shocked D. agreed24. A. all B. none C. both D. neither25. A. recently B. usually C. previously D. occasionally26. A. work B. study C. serve D. report27. A. accounts B. documents C. introductions D. occupations28. A. devoted B. abandoned C. thrown D. drawn 29.
