1、揭阳市 2016年高中毕业班高考第二次模拟考试英 语本试卷分第卷（选择题）和第卷（非选择题）两部分。满分 120 分。考试时间 120 分钟。注意事项：1. 本试卷分第卷（选择题）和第卷（非选择题）两部分。2. 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卷和答题卡相应的位置上。3. 全部答案应在答题卷和答题卡上完成，答在本试卷上无效。4. 考试结束后，将本试卷、答题卷和答题卡一并交回。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。
2、AVisiting Joshua Tree National Park, CaliforniaJoshua Tree National Park is nearly 800,000 acres large and surrounds parts of the Mojave and Colorado Deserts in South-central California. Although barren at first glance, the park is full of wildlife and provides a variety of entertainment activities
3、from hiking to climbing. Within a 3-hour drive, Joshua Tree National Park takes at least a full day to visit.Things to do Hiking opportunities within the park include several choices, from 12 self-guided nature trails to all-day back-country hikes. Joshua Tree National Park has nine camping grounds,
4、 and back-country camping is also allowed. Rock-climbing is a popular activity in the park, which has 10 mountains greater than 5,000 feet in height.When to visitJoshua Tree National Park is open 365 days a year, although the best time to visit is October through April, when temperature is milder. T
5、he peak season is when the wild flowers bloom, and summer months are the least crowded.What to bringIn addition to your camera and telescope, be sure to carry lots of water. Park and trail maps can be picked up at any of the three visitor centres.Fees Parking fees: You can buy a 7-day vehicle permit
6、 for $15, a single entry permit for $5, or Joshua Tree National Park annual pass for $60. Camping fees: They vary by camping ground.1. The underlined word “barren” in the first paragraph can be replaced by _.A. thin B. beautiful C. deserted D. large2. When is the best time to visit Joshua Tree Natio
7、nal Park?A. March B. May C. June D. September3. If one goes to Joshua Tree National Park by car and stay there for 9 days, how much at least he should pay for the parking fees?A. $60 B. $15 C. $25 D. $30BMy teacher, Mr. August J. Bachmann, was the most influential teacher I ever had.I had gotten int
8、o trouble in his class: Another student had pushed me for fun, and I became angry and began to hit him. Mr. Bachmann stopped the fight, but instead of sending me to the office, he sat me down and asked a simple question: “Penna, why are you wasting your life? Why arent you going to college?“I didnt
9、know anything about colleges or scholarships. No one had ever considered that a fatherless boy from the poorest neighborhood had a future. That day, instead of rushing off for lunch, he stayed and explained possible education options to me. At the end of our talk, he sent me to see a secretary who h
10、ad a child at a state college. This was in 1962 at Emerson High School in Union City, New Jersey.Well, 53 years have passed, and what have I done with the knowledge he gave me? I gained a PhD from Fordham University when I was only 29. I taught English and social studies and then moved up the chain
11、of command from teacher to principal.Ive sat on the board for Magnet Schools of America and represented that organization at the United Nations. Ive won a number of great educational awards. But where would I be if a truly caring teacher had not taken the time out of his lunch period to speak to me?
12、 It was without question only his confidence in me that helped me forward.I have repaid his kindness hundreds of times by encouraging misguided youngsters to aim higher. If I have saved any children, it is because of him. If I have been a successful educator, it is because I had a great role model i
13、n Mr. Bachmann.4. The writer _ before Mr. Bachmann talked to him.A. was an active boy B. liked making troubles in classC. was an aimless boy D. would get punished by his teachers5. Which of the following best describes Mr. Bachmann?A. Fair. B. Confident. C. Inspiring. D. Humorous.6. How did Mr. Bach
14、mann influence the writer?A. He set the writer on the right path.B. He tried to set a good example to the writer. C. He was strict with the writer. D. He helped the writer with his study. 7. What does the writer think of his achievement?A. He is very proud of himself.B. He feels his effort gets paid
15、 off at last. C. He owes his achievement to Mr. Bachmann.D. He thinks it an honor to be a successful educator.CSee a cellphone cover that you like on Taobao? Forget about placing an order, paying the bill online and waiting for days for it to be delivered to you. In the near future, youll be able to
16、 get it in minutes just by hitting “print” on your computer.You might find it hard to believe that you could actually “print” an object like you would a picture. But it is not that hard to understand how it would work. Just as a traditional printer sprays ink onto paper line by line, modern 3D print
17、ers spread material onto a surface layer by layer, from the bottom to the top, gradually building up a shape.Instead of ink, the materials the 3D printer uses are mainly plastic, resin and certain metals. The thinner each layer isfrom a millimetre to less than the width of a hairthe smoother and fin
18、er the object will be.This may sound like a completely new technology, but the truth is that 3D printing has been around since the late 1980s. Back then, it was barely affordable for most people, so few knew about it.Last year, though, saw a big change in the 3D printing industryprinters became much
19、 cheaper. For example, 10 years ago a desktop 3D printer might have cost 20,000, while now they cost only about 1,000, according to the BBC.Taken out of the factory and introduced to more diverse and common uses, 3D printing can create just about anything you can think offlutes , bikinis, jewelry, a
20、ircraft parts and even human organs. In fact, scientists from Cornell University in New York have just made an artificial ear using a 3D printer, according to Science Daily. The fake ear looks and acts exactly like a natural one.However, as 3D printing becomes more common, it may bring about certain
21、 problemssuch as piracy. “Once you can download a coffee maker, or print out a new set of kitchen utensils on your personal 3D printer, who will visit a retail store again？” an expert in 3D printing told Forbes News. Even more frightening, what if anyone in the world could use a 3D printer to print
22、out a fully functioning gun?8. According to the article, in the future, the 3D printing technology will _. A. enable people to make better purchases onlineB. change the way we make many productsC. be applied as widely in our daily life as computersD. shorten the time it takes for people to get what
23、they buy online9. What happened in the 3D printing industry last year? A. The 3D printing technology was taken out of the factory.B. The 3D printing technology began to be used in various fields.C. The 3D printer was used for medical treatment for the first time.D. The 3D printer became more afforda
24、ble for consumers.10. How is the last paragraph developed? A. By giving examples. B. By making comparisons.C. By analyzing the cause and effect. D. By presenting research findings.11. What is the best title of the passage? A. Great Demand for 3D Printers B. Technology in the FutureC. Online Shopping
25、 Disappearing D. Printing out EverythingDWhether or not to go to university will probably be the biggest educational decision you ever make. After battling with student finance, deciding whether or not to take a year out can be as terrifying as deciding where to move to for the three years.Some stud
26、ents will have planned their year out for months, but, for others, slipped grades may force a gap year（间隔年）, either to retake exams or to apply to different universities. Others might just need time to think. Thankfully, for U.K. students, taking a gap year remains a good option and it can be one of
27、 the most productive and fulfilling years of their life.Whether youve planned and budgeted for a year abroad, or have made a last-minute decision to delay your first year, the options are endless. Traveling, volunteering and so on are all there for the talking. With so many things on offer, its impo
28、rtant to remember that 12 months wont be enough time to do all of them, so decide early and work towards making whatever you want to do a reality.Researching a gap year is exciting, and often the place to start is at home. Family and friends can be a great source of inspiration. Your school or colle
29、ge might be fully equipped to advise you on what to do when further education is on hold. Dont underestimate（低估）the power of the Internet, either. Typing a “gap year” into a search engine might seem too obvious, but planning to travel around the world for months on your own is not appropriate.To sta
30、y at home or go abroad is likely to be the first question you consider, but in this era of budget flights, doing both is practicable. A European inter-rail ticket（火车票）can be as little as 159. For those loving traveling, they must be on the special watchfulness for tricks in the process. Agencies can
31、 organize your year abroad for you, and often, it is more effective to make the bookings through the agencies. But flights and other forms of transport within Asia and America are much cheaper when bought in the countries rather than bought in advance.12. According to Paragraph 2, why do some studen
32、ts have to take a gap year?A. Because they are faced with financial problems.B. Because they dislike what they are learning .C. Because they havent got satisfying grades.D. Because they intend to hang out for a year.13. The underline words “on hold” in Paragraph 4 mean “_”.A. taken in B. put off C.
33、given up D. turned out14. What can we learn from the last paragraph?A. Few students can afford to go abroad.B. Traveling around Europe costs nothing.C. Its better to go to Asia and south America.D. Travellers should make sure they arent cheated.15. The authers attitude towards a gap year may best de
34、scribed as_A. supportive B. negative C. defensive D. sensitive 第二节 (共 5 小题, 每小题 2 分, 满分 10 分) 来源:学科网 ZXXK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, 选项中有两项为多余选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。Creating a good study environment takes a little planning. It is well worth the time as the end result will be much productive study time.
35、Many people fail to do this and wonder why they cannot concentrate. After a couple of times of studying the right way, most people will be surprised at how much they can actually enjoy studying. 16 Know that concentration is the key. Reduce every possible distraction. Turn off the television and go
36、in an area where you will not be interrupted by people. 17 If you are studying on your computer，dont get distracted by emails and social networking sites.18 If it is too dim(暗), your eyes will be strained and leave you tired and wanting to close your eyes. Sun is a light that naturally wakes you up
37、and helps you think. Choose a comfortable seat. 19 Now a couch can work just fine for this as long as you dont find yourself laying flat after a few minutes. The whole point of studying is to be able to concentrate on the study matter and not on a sore back.20 Now this is for the person who needs th
38、e background noise to tone out all the little noises of life going on. If you find yourself thinking about the song then maybe silence is better for you.Keep something to drink and snack on close by to keep your blood sugar stable. Obviously sugary foods will give you a quick rush but you will also
39、have a quick low afterward.A. Learn more to make study environment different.B. Turn on some music.C. If you can, turn off your cell phone.D. Find a place that is proper to read.E. It should have a good back support and a good feeling.F. Some people can study with lots of activities going on.G. Read
40、 on to learn how to create a good study environment.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，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A, B, C, D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。On an airplane as she was flying across the United States, Dr. Jane Goodall noticed a woman sitting next to her. She asked the
41、woman why she was so tired, and the woman said she was absolutely 21 because shed been up at two in the morning trying to 22 the water. Her young daughter was in an environmental group at school and her daughters passion had turned to making sure her 23 was eco-friendly. They were staying at the hou
42、se of the womans brother the night 24 her trip, and in the middle of the night her daughter woke up to the 25 of a dripping faucet. The daughter asked for 26 turning it off as the faucet handle was 27 . The only way to 28 the leak was to dig to the pipe in the front lawn to find the main valve to tu
43、rn the water off，and her daughter wouldnt go to sleep until the leak stopped. So at two in the morning 29 in the family was out in the yard helping to 30 to turn off the water. Young people have much more 31 to start and accomplish changes than what 32 may believe. When children make a change in the
44、ir lives, families are 33 along to become environmentally friendly.The story also shows that 34 actions can have a big impact. We 35 to think about 36 events like Clean and Green Week. Instead, a lot of small changes can make a (n) 37 . If hundreds or thousands of students 38 their families to turn
45、off the tap to save water, move the air conditioning temperature 39 a degree or two in summer, drive less and make other environmentally-friendly changes, the 40 family may change its behaviors.21. A. exhausted B. delighted C. sad D. angry22. A. turn on B. turn off C. take along D. bring along 23. A
46、. mother B. family C. school D. group24. A. after B. on C. during D. before25. A. sound B. voice C. rhyme D. music26. A. advice B. pleasure C. help D. trouble27. A. opened B. thrown C. dropped D. broken 28. A. stop B. prevent C. hold D. cut 29. A. someone B. anyone C. everyone D. no one30. A. fix B.
47、 dig C. mend D. fit31. A. power B. time C. energy D. wisdom32. A. officials B. teenagers C. teachers D. adults 33. A. saved B. praised C. seated D. dragged34. A. important B. small C. unnecessary D. influential35. A. plan B. tend C. attempt D. mean 36. A. new B. traditional C. big D. social 37. A. l
48、iving B. difference C. effort D. fortune38. A. want B. allow C. convince D. force39. A. off B. away C. down D. up 40.A. rich B. large C. entire D. ordinary 第 II 卷 第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节, 满分 45 分）第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）阅读下面材料，根据上下文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。请将答案填写在答题卷的相应位置上。Mike was dying to apply for a new job, but he was unconfident of himself, for he thought of himself as a 41 (fail) and unworthy of success. He believed that the other applicants were better and more 42 (qualify) than him.Mikes mind was occupied with negative th
