1、2015 届江苏省淮安市高三下学期第五次模拟考试英语试题 2015.05说明：1. 本试卷共 12 页，包括第 I 卷（选择题）和第 卷（非选择题）两部分（满分 120 分，考试时间120 分钟）。2. 在答题纸的密封线内填写学校、班级、姓名、考号等，密封线内不要答题。3. 请将所有答案均按照题号填涂或填写在答题卡/纸相应的答题处，否则不得分。第一部分：听力(共两节，满分 20 分)做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节(共 5 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 5 分)听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个
2、选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. What does the woman suggest the man do? A. Get a new letter. B. Use the old letter. C. Write the letter himself.2. What will the man do tonight? A. Watch a basketball game.B. Take a plane to Washington.C. Go out to dinner with the w
3、oman.3. What does the man think of Mr. Addison? A. He is kind. B. He is always unfriendly. C. He is dishonest.4. What are the speakers complaining about? A. Fewer articles are printed now.B. They cant see the words clearly.C. The newspaper is too long.5. What does the woman mean? A. The man should w
4、ear larger shoes.B. The man had better not take off his shoes.C. The man should go to buy some slippers.第二节(共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分)听下面 5 段对话或独白，每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5 秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第 6 段材料，回答第 6、7 题。6. How do the speakers
5、know each other? A. They work together. B. They are a couple. C. They share an apartment.7. How much did the woman give the man? A. $20. B. $60. C. $80.听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。8. Who might Mr. Parker be?A. The man. B. The speakers boss. C. The womans husband.9. When will the woman see the man?A. In a min
6、ute. B. Tomorrow. C. At the end of this week.听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。10. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Parent and child. B. Coach and athlete. C. Teacher and student.11. What does the woman want the boy to do? A. Meet his father after school.B. Sit down on a bench.C. Try out for a
7、 team.12. What does the woman say about taking risks? A. Its not wise to take any risks.B. They can result in greater satisfaction.C. One should think carefully about them.听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。13. Where is the man from? A. New York. B. Washington. C. Boston.14. What did the woman just do? A. She j
8、ust got on the train.B. She just changed seats.C. She just smoked a cigarette.15. What did the mans wife use to do for a living? A. She was a doctor. B. She was an engineer. C. She was a nurse.16. What do we know about the woman?A. She has family in Boston.B. Her husband seldom stays at home.C. She
9、works in India now.听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。17. Which dance is popular with young people? A. The waltz. B. The tango. C. Hip-hop dance.18. What influenced dances like “The Twist”? A. Music videos.B. African-Americans on TV.C. People in clubs and discos.19. When did the song YMCA come out? A. In the 1
10、970s. B. In the 1960s. C. In the 1950s.20. According to the speaker, why was “The Macarena” so successful? A. Because of changes in fashion.B. Because of new technology.C. Because it was from the 1990s.第二部分：英语知识运用(共两节，满分 35 分)第一节：单项填空(共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分)请认真阅读下面各题，从题中所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的
11、最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。21. It is of great importance _ parents say and do in family life, which may have a life-long effect on their children.A. what B. that C. how D. why22. After the death of her mother, the girl was sold to a rich man just in the neighboring area, from _ house she tried to escape twice
12、.A. whom B. his C. whose D. which23. Mum, Dad ought to stop working?Yes, he has a bad headache because he _ too long.A. read B. has been reading C. had read D. is reading24. Ding Junhui plays _ Gary Wilson in the semifinal of the 2015 World Snooker China Open in Beijing, April 4, 2015.A. over B. for
13、 C. against D. with25. Im afraid the project may be several days behind schedule due to bad weather.Dont worry. Three more assistants will be _ in no time at all.A. at your convenience B. at your commandC. at your risk D. at your request26. _ human beings use it in a wrong way, like we did with nucl
14、ear technology, the advancement of science and technology has never led to decline of human development.A. While B. Unless C. As long as D. Before27. Mr Johnson, _ a second chance, I will finish the task as planned. OK, dont let me down this time.A. giving B. given C. to give D. give28. It wasnt _ h
15、e took off her mask _ I recognized he should be a famous film star. A. when; that B. until; when C. until; that D. when; then29. Why _ you leave with Lucas now? There are still two days left before you go to work and you can stay with us for more time.A. should B. shall C. could D. must30. In the ca
16、pital Kathmandu, thousands of people _ the night on pavements, in parks and open fields in chilly temperatures before they returned to their collapsed homes.A. would spend B. were spending C. spent D. had spent31. To the publics delight, a large number of government officials who _ their power have
17、been well punished.A. ignored B. abused C. obtained D. countered32. Puzzled by this strange natural phenomenon, the scientists started to explore every _ they knew to figure it out.A. impression B. intention C. avenue D. design33. You get a lot of criticism, but you just have to carry on _.A. nevert
18、heless B. fairly C. regardless D. sincerely4. My best friend who saved the two drowning boys from the freezing river is a kind and brave person, _ that is worth respecting for ever. A. that B. one C. it D. what35. Ill repeat the address: 758 Maple Street. Maple, M-a-p-l-e._. Thank you.A. Got it B. I
19、d love to C. Never do it again D. Of course第二节 完形填空(共 20 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 20 分)请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的 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。http:/ ago, I had the opportunity to conduct a seminar. This was a motivational one basically designed to 36 people in changing their lives, 37 their personal barriers in
20、life. It was always 38 to meet the seminar attendees. Some of them couldnt wait to get started, others were 39 about what they would get for their money, and others attended 40 often being forced by pressure.This last group was always the most 41 to work with. They sit there with 42 crossed, rarely
21、participating in any of the specific exercises meant to help them build positive behaviors to 43 old habits and thoughts. In the end, I started to look through the evaluations paying particular attention to find the form submitted by one of the attendees who had seemingly 44 less attentiveness. To m
22、y disappointment, in this 45 , there was no form. I left that day thinking that I had 46 this person. As I 47 my preparation for the next seminar afterwards, one day I received a phone call it was the 48 attendee who had not submitted the evaluation form! My immediate 49 was to prepare for a request
23、 for a total refund(退款). It was not the case, 50 . He took his time to tell me how much the seminar had already helped him change his ways, and how much more comfortable he was with himself now that he knew how to overcome his own personal barriers 51 success both personally and professionally. I wa
24、s surprised and glad to be 52 to him. Actually we all have power to affect the 53 of others, but this power can also be negative if you use it wrongly or improperly. Power you all have it use it 54 because you never know what impact you have on other people even when you think 55 .36. A. rescue B. a
25、ssist C. sponsor D. treat37. A. breaking down B. working against C. breaking through D. working out 38. A. fascinating B. frightening C. incredible D. mysterious39. A. conscious B. explicit C. roundabout D. skeptical40. A. willingly B. reluctantly C. voluntarily D. naturally41. A. inspiring B. darin
26、g C. challenging D. shocking42. A. hands B. wrinkles C. smiles D. arms43. A. impress B. conquer C. twist D. spin44. A. displayed B. paid C. clarified D. requested 45. A. court B. case C. guilt D. generation46. A. succeeded B. managed C. anticipated D. failed47. A. went about B. turned over C. put aw
27、ay D. set off48. A. arbitrary B. bored C. very D. suspected49. A. reaction B. feeling C. effort D. mind50. A. but B. although C. though D. while51. A. to B. beyond C. opposite D. against52. A. hopeful B. helpful C. handy D. holy53. A. gestures B. functions C. emotions D. behaviors54. A. wisely B. fo
28、olishly C. regularly D. constantly55. A. additionally B. alike C. otherwise D. overall第三部分：阅读理解(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 和 D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Ahttp:/www.memorialchurch.harvard.edu/fellowship.phpThe Appleton Club is the focal point of undergraduate ministry in The Memoria
29、l Church. The Appleton Club provides a safe, inclusive, and welcoming space for undergraduates to grow and develop as faithful Christians as they grow and develop as intellectuals and professionals. We focus on building community through worship, study, and service, as well as through social gatheri
30、ngs and outings. All are welcome!For details on all the activities of The Appleton Club, or to be added to our e-mail list, contact Epps Fellow Nathaniel Katz at nathaniel_katzharvard.edu or 617-496-1426. You can also visit us on Facebook at life together is centered around three weekly gatherings:
31、Sunday Night Student Service9:00 p.m., Appleton ChapelEvery Sunday night we gather for a “come as you are” worship service that includes the celebration of Holy Communion. The service is designed to provide a peaceful and contemplative space to find peace and encounter the divine at the start of the
32、 week. Following the service, we gather downstairs in the Buttrick Room for food and some social time together.Wednesday Night Discussion Group9:00 p.m., Sparks House, 21 Kirkland Street, CambridgeThroughout the academic year we will come together during the middle of the week to read and discuss th
33、e works of the late Reverend Professor Peter J. Gomes. This spring we will continue discussing his best-selling book The Good Book: Reading the Bible with Mind and Heart as an entry point to conversations about what scripture is, what it isnt, and what it means for our lives as faithful contemporary
34、 Christians of the 21st century. Food will be provided.Friday Afternoon Social Gatherings4:00 p.m., Sparks House, 21 Kirkland Street, CambridgeEvery Friday afternoon we gather as a community to check in and wind down from the busy week. This is our time to plan special events, service trips, and ret
35、reats, as well as a safe place to ask those burning questions about faith, theology, and scripture that youve always wanted to know about but have been afraid to ask.56. If you want to know some activities of The Appleton Club, there are at least _ ways.A. 4 B. 3 C. 2 D. 557. From three weekly gathe
36、rings, which activity is not included?A. Every Sunday night we hold the celebration of Holy Communion.B. On Wednesday night of this spring we will discuss The Good Book.C. Every Friday afternoon you can ask what you have been afraid to ask.D. You can enjoy delicious food after gathering each time.Bh
37、ttp:/ the pyramids, Tahrir Square and the Nile. Egypt is ready to ditch Cairo and build a shiny new capital if the government has its way. Fed up with pollution, traffic jams, a packed population with soaring rents, Egypt is teaming up with a developer in the United Arab Emirates to build a city in
38、what could be one of the worlds most ambitious infrastructure programs.The yet-to-be-named city will spread out over 150 square miles, or roughly the size of Denver, and could eventually be home to 7 million people, the developers and government announced Friday.The current capital of Cairo, while f
39、ull of history and vibrant charm, is home to more than 18 million people, and living in and getting around the city can be maddening and frustrating. The government says the idea is to reduce congestion in Cairo, which is projected to double in population in the coming decades.An exact location was
40、not announced, but the city is expected to be built east of Cairo. It will be closer to the Red Sea - between two major highways - the Suez and the Ain Sokhna roads.The ambitions are big. In addition to the new embassies and government buildings, it plans to have an international airport bigger than
41、 Heathrow, solar energy farms, 40,000 hotel rooms, nearly 2,000 schools and 18 hospitals - all linked together by over 6,000 miles of new roads.But if the dream is big, the bill will be bigger. The total cost is estimated at U.S. $45 billion, Minister of Housing Mostafa Madbouly announced at an econ
42、omic development conference in Sharm el-Sheikh. The revealing of the new capital was paired with a glamorous website showing a luxurious and technological urban view of glass towers and pools.The plan is backed by a group that describes itself as “a private real estate investment fund by global inve
43、stors focused on investment and development partnerships” led by Emirati developer Mohamed Alabbar.Alabbar made his name as the founder of Dubais Emaar Properties, primarily known for developing the worlds tallest building, the Burj Khalifa.Egypt is not the first country to plan on moving its capita
44、l from established big cities to rural greener pastures. Myanmar(缅甸) has only recently completed its move from Yangon to the new city of Naypyidaw. Nigeria moved to Abuja in the 1990s, and Brazil carved its capital Brasilia out of the wilderness over 50 years ago.And then there was another crazy ide
45、a of building a capital city on a square of swampland that seemed mainly to be a boondoggle for wealthy land speculators(商人) at the time. That city? _58. Egypt is ready to join hands with some experienced developers to build a new capital mainly because of the following EXCEPT _ in the old capital.A
46、. pollution and population B. its location and higher rentsC. its long history and charm D. traffic jams and crowdedness59. The underlined sentence in the passage means that it is _.A. a new city with expensive infrastructure programsB. a new city with beautiful glass towers and poolsC. an enterpris
47、ing dream with abundant fundsD. a noble dream with rich cooperative teams60. Which city was the outcome of a crazy idea at that time? A. Abuja. B. Brasilia. C. Naypyidaw. D. Washington, D.C.Chttp:/ not just great minds that think alike. Dozens of the genes involved in the vocal learning that underpins human speech are also active in some songbirds(黄莺). And knowing this suggests that birds could become a standard model for investigating the genetics of speech product
