1、2016 届天津一中高三下学期第四次考前冲刺热身模拟英语试卷第卷注意事项：1.每小题选出答案后，用铅笔将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。2.本卷共 55 小题，共 95 分第一部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分 45 分）第一节：单项填空（共 15 小题，每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）从 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。1. Theyve moved to a different house _ their children can attend a better school. A. in case B. as long
2、 as C. so that D. even though 2. Its obvious that getting these historic sites recognized by the world is helpful for preserving and repairing them, as it _ their extreme importance and value.A. associates B. stresses C. symbolizes D. abolishes3. I believe that the world is _ you think it is. So smi
3、le at the world and it will smile back. A. what B. how C. that D. which 4. _ in running for head of the department, which most colleagues had not expected, made her parents very upset.A. Lucy was defeated B. Lucy being defeatedC. Lucys been defeated D. Lucys being defeated 5. What do you do as a vol
4、unteer in Africa? _! There are many poor people there. They need a lot of help. A. None B. Something C. Little D. Everything 6. Arriving at the party in a great hurry, we were disappointed to find that the band _ playing. A. stopped B. will stop C. has stopped D. had stopped 7. The sign at Gate 8 re
5、ads that you _ show your boarding pass and passport before getting on the plane.A. can B. must C. may D. would 8. In Singapore, people _ eating or drinking on the subway can be fined up to 500 Singapore dollars. A. having caught B. catching C. caught D. catch 9. It is becoming a threat to the Chines
6、e language and culture _ some people cant write Chinese characters properly. A. which B. that C. whether D. how 10. We have no doubt that if the students interest in the subject is aroused (激发), they will _ the challenge and commit more of their time and energy to their studies.A. face up to B. keep
7、 pace with C. put up with D. live up to 11. Children enjoying parents _ during their growth tend to have better living habits than left-behind children.A. company B. compromise C. command D. comprehension 12. Each misfortune you come across will carry in _ the seed of tomorrows good luck. So hang on
8、 until you succeed.A. one B. some C. that D. it 13. Hi, Lucy! Whats the schedule for tomorrow? Let me check. You _ an appointment with Thomas at three oclock. A. have B. had C. were having D. have had 14. Peter would have the chance to present his talents in the competition now if he _ last term. A.
9、 signed up B. had signed up C. signs up D. has signed up 15. Lucy has trouble in reading and writing. Thats why she feels _ in the class.Lets do our best to help her out! A. cut out B. stood out C. left out D. made out 第二节：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，然后从 1635 各题所给出的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳
10、选项。Each of us struggles for self-respect and self-worth to some degree. I spent much time trying to achieve perfection in every aspect of my life. I was a happy kid with a lot of friends and a supportive family. But growing up was really 16 and even scary sometimes.During my childhood, I was constan
11、tly involved in something that included peoples viewing my achievements or my 17 . I wanted everyones praise and acceptance, but I was my own toughest critic (挑剔的人).After I graduated from high school, my 18 to be “thin” began to trouble me. I began trying to diet by 19 my food.In the beginning, I fe
12、lt great attractive and successful, almost superhuman. I even thought that I was better than everyone else. What I didnt see was that I was slowly 20 myself.People around me began to 21 my weight loss. They said with concern. “Youre losing too much weight.” “Elisa, youre so thin.” All their words on
13、ly suggested that I was getting closer to “ 22 ” .Sadly, I took my physical 23 the first important in my life, 24 that it was the way to become successful and accepted. Then I cut down my 25 more and more, until a 26 day consisted of half a teaspoon of nonfat yoghurt and coffee in the morning, and a
14、 cup of grapes at night.But my poor 27 began to cause me to lose 28 . Then one night, like many nights before, I couldnt sleep, and my heart felt as though it might beat out of my chest. I tried to 29 , but I couldnt. The beating became so rapid and so strong that I could no longer 30 . What I had d
15、one to diet nearly caused me to have a heart attack. I stood up, and immediately fell down. I was really 31 , and I knew I needed help. My roommate rushed me to the 32 , beginning the long road to my 33 . It took a lot doctors, nurses, nutritionists, food supplementsAnd most important, a sense of wh
16、at was true about myself got back on track with reality. I realized that, with my 34 of trying to be “perfect” on the 35 , I had sacrificed who I was on the inside. What I know now is, we are each and every one of us already perfect. 16. A. natural B. hard C. easy D. possible 17. A. natures B. backg
17、rounds C. failures D. scores 18. A. problem B. desire C. way D. promise 19. A. collecting B. checking C. controlling D. balancing 20. A. killing B. forgetting C. asking D. questioning 21. A. help B. accept C. reject D. notice 22. A. perfection B. devotion C. destination D. attention 23. A. strength
18、B. exercise C. examination D. appearance 24. A. believing B. realizing C. pretending D. declaring 25. A. expense B. movement C. food D. travel 26. A. pleasant B. difficult C. different D. typical 27. A. memory B. nutrition C. knowledge D. taste 28. A. weight B. hope C. sleep D. job 29. A. walk B. re
19、lax C. cry D. talk 30. A. breathe B. resist C. wake D. remember 31. A. scared B. annoyed C. discouraged D. disappointed 32. A. bed B. office C. school D. hospital33. A. glory B. recovery C. discovery D. victory34. A. skill B. decision C. experience D. deal35. A. whole B. face C. mind D. outside第二部分：
20、 阅读理解（共 20 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 50 分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AThe Worlds University Field Trips program aims to provide tailor-made (量身定做的) educational travel for students. We organize field trips to different destinations, mainly focusing on Iceland. So whether you have considered starting fi
21、eld trips to a new destination, require advice from professors and scientists on proper study areas, or are concerned about safety, time and opinions we can help in these matters and many more. Meeting Your NeedsDue to the special needs of our university clients, it is only proper for us to plan a f
22、ield trip to meet the special needs of each university. Of course, we do offer many kinds of suggested activities which can provide a useful starting point However, most of our clients give us their needs and we then plan their trip according to their needs._In addition, we have close contact with a
23、 large number of universities, scholars and other scientists in several of our destinations. We can organize a local scientist to give a lecture in your chosen field of study. We can also organize visits to local universities and research centers. This will provide you with the specialist and import
24、ant advice you need when choosing your research area. Why Study in Iceland?Our major focus for university trips is Iceland because it is ideal for field trips. Using our wide contacts, we can advise you where best to study your chosen topics and can provide you with worksheets specific to several st
25、udy areas in the south, many of which are used by some of our top university clients.We set up the educational trips to Iceland and the world s largest tour operator to this country. Therefore, we confidently say that we are specialists. We are able to plan your trip to meet your needs.36. What does
26、 the Worlds University Field Trips program want to do?A. Plan field trips to different parts in the world. B. Provide scientific advice for foreign visitors.C. Provide required educational travel for students. D. Ensure the safety of students going abroad.37. How does the program meet personal needs
27、?A. They offer different kinds of school activities.B. They provide professional advice for travelers.C. They plan the travelers trips at their requests.D. They have professors from universities plan for travelers.38. Whats the best subtitle for Paragraph 3?A. Wide Support B. Strong Financial BasisC
28、. Scholars and Scientists D. Professional Teammates39. What does the underlined word “it“ in the fourth paragraph refer to? A. Major focus. B. Advice. C. University. D. Iceland.40. This text is written for students who would like to_.A. go to universities in Iceland B. have a field trip to IcelandC.
29、 keep in touch with professors D. take outdoor sports in IcelandBVanessa Brown, a senior lecturer of art at Nottingham University, explores the cultural and psychological relation between sunglasses and our modern idea of “cool.” Her research has uncovered about why most of us look better in shades.
30、Firstly, they really make your misshapen face look better. Put on a pair of sunglasses, and an instant beauty as a result of balance! The dark lenses cover up any unbalanced oddities around your eyes, and research on facial attractiveness shows a clear link between balance and our sense of beauty.Se
31、condly, mystery. Many of the quick judgments we form about people come from looking in the eyes; shade yours, and youre instantly a more attractive presence. Eye contact helps us form judgments about someones intelligence, confidence, and sincerity and sunglasses keep us literally in the dark about
32、forming those perceptions. And it works both ways, because the wearer of the sunglasses feels more mysterious, too.Finally, it is because of their historical link with sharpness and attraction. We take their existence for granted today, but sunglasses are relatively modern, Brown said. Sales started
33、 to pick up in the 1920s, but they didnt become commonplace until about two decades after that. The way sunglasses were most used prior to their commercialization helps explain their inside coolness, Brown said, because in their early days sunglasses were primarily used during risky water and snow s
34、ports, which made them seem “daring and thoroughly modern.”Soon after that, Hollywood stars of the 1950s and 1960s started wearing sunglasses to defend themselves from being recognized by the public or bothered by paparazzi (狗仔队), whose flashbulbs would often explode violently, Brown said. Anyhow, m
35、ovie stars adoption of them strengthened a sense of romance. Also and this is more from my own personal research than Browns hang-overs. Theyre really great for hiding hang-overs.41. Sunglass makes us look appealing by _.A. covering our tiredness B. creating a softer faceC. protecting our eyes D. im
36、proving our facial appearance42. The writer believes that Hollywood stars prefer to wear sunglasses _.A. to escape the flashbulbs of paparazzi B. to avoid being recognized by the public C. to hide their hang-overs D. to be more attractive and romantic 43. Which of the following would Vanessa Brown a
37、gree with?A. Sunglasses cover unbalanced oddities on the face to convey a sense of mystery. B. Sunglasses deliver mystery to the observers as well as the wearers.C. Sunglasses are relatively modern and they became common in the 1920s.D. Sunglasses were mainly used in risky sports after their commerc
38、ialization.44. Which of the following best shows the structure of this passage?(=Paragraph 1 =Paragraph 2 =Paragraph 3 =Paragraph 4 =Paragraph 5)45. Which one would be the best title of this passage?A. Sunglasses are Cool B. Mystery and BeautyC. Look Better in Shades D. Attractive SunglassesCAs 17-y
39、ear-old Sarah Kolar prepared for the first day of her senior year, her mother Jill Kolar felt very aware that it was her daughters last first day of high school.The student at Greensburg Salem High School, outside of Pittsburgh, will go away to college after graduation and while Jill feels excited t
40、hat her daughter will enjoy new experiences, this last year also seems bittersweet. Sarah feels it, too. To commemorate milestones without causing a flood of tears, Jill and her husband try to keep things light. “We try to make a joke about it, but also draw attention and try to cherish it no matter
41、 how mundane (世俗的 ),“ Jill explains.The senior year of high school causes teens and parents to experience a flood of emotions everything from excitement to sadness. And everyone struggles with how to deal with this time of transition as kids turn into young adults.When Toni Piccininis oldest child,
42、Page, now 26, was entering her senior year in 2006, Toni realized it was a year of many last times. She wrote down her feelings in a journal and tried to make Pages senior year memorable. These journal entries became the foundation for a book, “The Goodbye Year: Wisdom and Culinary (烹饪的) Therapy to
43、Survive Your Childs Senior Year of High School (and Reclaim the You of You).“ “It was really clear that everything happening was going to be the last time,“ Toni says. “I exposed my weakness and the different things I did trying to deal with the fact that this big part of my life was coming to an en
44、d.“While Toni first ignored her emotions, she eventually faced them. She shared what she had learned and gave recommendations by months. In September, for example, she advised that moms join a new social group. “Ive been spending so much time fundraising and volunteering and all these things centere
45、d around my children,“ she explains. “Join a new group that has absolutely nothing to do with parenting.“ Toni Piccinini, who lives in Marin County, California, north of San Francisco, works as a new mother coach helping women cope with sleep deprivation (剥夺), breast feeding and other challenges of
46、motherhood.“Your relationship with your child is cluttered (杂乱) with the past. Your child is not in fifth grade and maybe youre still trying to be the same mom. The physical clutter clearing helps with the emotional clutter clearing, so when June comes along, moms can graduate too,“ Toni says. 46. T
47、he author wants to tell that when Sarah Kolar comes to the senior year.A. her life will become more colorful B. she will begin to live an independent lifeC. great changes will happen to her emotions D. she will prepare for various celebrations47. We know that Toni Piccinini s book is_.A. written for children B. intended for teachersC. about how to make use of our wisdom D. about how to deal with kids senior year48. When Page was to enter her senior year, h
