1、绝密启用前 试卷类型：A广东省茂名市 2015 届高三第二次高考模拟考试英语试题本试卷共 12 页,三大题,满分 135 分。考试用时 120 分钟。注意事项：1. 答卷前，考生务必用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名和考生号、试室号、座位号填写在答题卡上。用 2B 铅笔将试卷类型(B)填涂在答题卡相应位置上。将条形码横贴在答题卡右上角“条形码粘贴处” 。 2. 选择题每小题选出答案后，用 2B 铅笔把答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案，答案不能答在试卷上。 3. 非选择题必须用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上；
2、如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。不按以上要求作答的答案无效。 4. 考生必须保持答题卡的整洁。考试结束后，将试卷和答题卡一并交回。 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 小题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Asia has long tradition of tea-drinking. And China is no exception.However, lately more and more Chin
3、ese people are turning to a different 1 . Coffee has become a/an 2 popular choice of Chinese people living abroad and in the countrys 3 cities. In big cities such as Beijing, coffee shops seem to be on nearly every major street corner. These 4 are not just selling drinks from Starbucks, the world-fa
4、mous coffee company. Coffee businesses from South Korea and Britain are also 5 in China.Many young Chinese people drink coffee 6 - when meeting with friends. Yang Lin lives in the U.S. but comes from an area in China 7 for growing tea. She used to 8 drink tea while in China. But now, she says, she d
5、rinks both and for different reasons.Yang Lin says she was a tea drinker when she was back in China. But she likes coffee and tea 9 now. Drinking coffee for her is a social event. She and her co-workers like to sit in a caf and talk over a cup of coffee. Tea, she says, is more about family 10 . She
6、grew up in Fujian province - an area known for its tea. Ms. Yang says that as a child, her family would 11 together in the evening and talk about the days events over a steaming pot of tea. So now, 12 the smell of Fujian tea brings back these 13 family memories.On average a person in China drinks ab
7、out five cups of coffee a year. This information comes from the China Coffee Association Beijing. That 14 is far below the world average of 240 cups a year. But the association says the amount of coffee that Chinese drink is 15 by about 15 percent every year.1.A.business B. drink C. attitude D. cust
8、om2.A. abnormally B. necessarily C. thoroughly D. increasingly3.A. huge B. ancient C. remote D. conservative4.A. cities B. companies C. shops D. foreigners5.A. producing B. earning C. operating D. struggling6.A. passively B. deliberately C. elegantly D. socially7.A. famous B. appropriate C. anxious
9、D. beneficial8.A. seldom B. only C. unwillingly D. never9.A. completely B. gradually C. equally D. eventually10.A. memories B.values C. possessions D. traditions11.A. work B. gather C. cook D. pull12.A. even B. still C. somehow D. hardly13.A. rare B. tough C. lonely D. warm14.A. information B. cost
10、C. amount D. production15.A. decreasing B. growing C. dividing D. profiting第二节 语法填空 (共 10 小题，每小题 1.5 分，满分 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。The Italian dinners we had every Sunday when I was a boy were feasts fit for a king. There were loaves of It
11、alian bread ready to be eaten. 16 were great with butter and even 17 (good) when you dipped them in the sauce（调味汁）. My grandma, 18 we called “Nanny“, would always bake them a day ahead so they would be ready. I remember watching her hand make the dough（面团）. I would often ask to help but only because
12、 I wanted to have 19 bite of the dough before she placed it in the pans to bake. One day I 20 (fool) asked Nanny why she didnt just buy bread at the store 21 (save) time. “Because theyre not as good,” she said 22 her thick Italian accent. Then she laughed, smiled, and gave me a piece of dough to eat
13、.Nanny was right. Today I buy my bread at the store and it isnt as good. It is factory-made and 23 (lack) all the taste, warmth, and love that Nanny put into hers. Store-bought happiness is a sad substitute for homemade joy. 24 you want lasting love, permanent peace, and endless joy, then you have t
14、o bake them 25 your own. 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。AWith my hands and knees on the floor of the airplane, I was searching for an old ladys missing hearing aid during the flight from Sydney to Los Angeles. It occurred to me that th
15、is may not be the most dignified posture for a Buddhist nun(尼姑). I had seen the old lady from the seat in front of me as she walked up and down the passage with a flashlight. I asked a few times what was wrong, but she didnt answer at first she couldnt hear me. She was wearing a woolen coat. Judging
16、 from her accent, she came from Eastern Europe.Do you know what hearing aids cost? Thousands, especially for the new tiny hidden-in-the-ear type she described. It takes a long time for an appointment to make a new one, and many doctor visits to get the thing adjusted right. Therefore, my dignity see
17、med less important than finding that hearing aid. But how does one find a tiny black object in a shadowy jet cabin（机舱）?The lady wasnt even sure where or when she had lost it. At one point, a couple of flight attendants did a random search around the ladys seat; I wasnt impressed. They left suggestin
18、g that she search the seat of her previous flight! My flashlight turned up all kinds of small objects, bits of plastic, broken pieces of headphones.The old lady said that she gave up. Yet I couldnt. After we landed, as passengers streamed past us, I insisted that the lady move aside while awaiting h
19、er wheelchair. Then I got into a real down and dirty search among the dust under her seat and on the floor.Look! A little peanut-sized shiny black object caught the light of my flashlight in a floor crack near her seat. What a rush. “I found it!” With great astonishment and gratitude, the old lady r
20、esponded, “I havent the words to express my thanks!”26. Why did the author put her hands and knees on the floor?A. She is a religious Buddhist nun.B. She fell down from her seat.C. She helped the old lady look for her hearing aid.D. She wanted to stand out among the passengers.27. What do we know ab
21、out the old lady?A. She ignored the authors question on purpose.B. She is an American.C. She lost her hearing aid by accident.D. It was not difficult for her to get the hearing aid at all.28. Where was the hearing aid found?A. On the previous flight.B. Close to the old lady seat.C. On the wheelchair
22、.D. In another jet cabin.29. According to the last two paragraphs, what is the old ladys attitude towards the author?A. Respectful. B. Doubtful. C. Supportive. D. Grateful.30. What is the purpose of the passage?A. To tell us a story about kind help.B. To warn us to be more careful.C. To teach us how
23、 to find the lost thing.D. To present the love from all people on board.BThis is a true story about a boy who, the world might say, was a terrible underachiever. While in the eighth grade, he failed subjects repeatedly. High school wasnt much better; he flunked Latin, algebra, English, and received
24、a grade of zero in physics. The boy managed to make the school golf team, but he lost the most important golf match of the season. Its not that his peers(同龄人) disliked this boy; its just that they never really seemed to notice him much. Even “Hellos” in the hall were a rarity. Out of all the failure
25、s in his life, there was something that did hold great importance to this boy, his love of drawing. Although in high school, the cartoons he submitted to the yearbook were rejected, once out of school, the boy was so sure of his artistic talent that he approached Walt Disney Studios with drawing wor
26、ks. I wish I could say the studios loved his work and immediately hired him, but such was not the case; another huge rejection. Despite his lack of successes, this boy did not give up. He then decided to write his own autobiography in cartoons, about a little boy who was regarded as a loser and a no
27、body. The name of this boy was Charles Schulz, the creator of the famous Charlie Brown and comic dog Snoopy. In life, it is sometimes easy to feel like a nobody. We pass hundreds of people on the street on our way to work, or walk through a faceless crowd in a mall, and no one seems to notice or car
28、e. Deep inside, we may know we are special and unique and have lots to offer, but unless someone takes the time to look our way and give us a chance, we may feel worthless, just like Charlie Brown who couldnt even manage to fly a kite or kick a football properly. Just as Charles Schulz had faith in
29、his artistic talent, so too, we must realize that nobody is a nobody. We all have special gifts and talents, and every human being is deserving and capable of being loved and appreciated. 31. The underlined word “flunked” in Paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _.A. failed B. learned C. achieved D.
30、misunderstood32. What can we infer about the boy in Paragraph 2?A. He was hated by his peers. B. He achieved great success in drawing in high school.C. His work was refused by Walt Disney Studios.D. He earned the praise from Walt Disney Studios.33. When the boy suffered many defeats, he _.A. gave up
31、 his dream finally B. wrote some articles in magazinesC. he turned to others for help D. he wrote himself as a loser in cartoons 34. In the last two paragraphs, we are advised _.A. to open up our eyes B. to believe we can make some differenceC. to learn more skills for developmentD. to ask for more
32、appreciation and love35. Which of the following is the best title of the passage?A. Nobody Is a Nobody.B. A Hard-working Boy Is Successful.C. We Should Turn Failure into Success.D. One Cannot Succeed without Talents.CFor pet owners, the hundreds of pet food recalls taking place each year has raised
33、a lot of alarm. “Most people are caring pet owners, and they want to do what helps protect their pet,” explains Will Post, founder and CEO, Hound & Gatos Pet Foods Corporation. “Yet the problem is that most are not sure what that means and how to go about it. The more they learn about pet food, the
34、better able they will be to make an informed decision that will keep their pet healthier and safer.” Here are several tips that consumers may want to keep in mind when it comes to choosing a pet food that will help reduce the risks.Get to know the company. Most people may know a company name simply
35、because they spend millions on advertising. But that doesnt mean they know much about the company or their morals. Research companies to find one that offers high standards, quality products, and great customer service. Ask questions. Dont be afraid to get in touch with a pet food company and ask th
36、em where something was made, where ingredients(原料) came from, or any other questions. They should have no problem answering questions about their products, or with being able to provide proof of their quality standards. Read reviews. Do some searches to read some reviews about various brands of pet
37、food. Keep in mind that some reviews can be one-sided and even planted by the company itself, so look for fair third-party sources giving the review. Investigate(调查 ) ingredients. The source of ingredients is of major concern when it comes to reducing the risks of pet food recalls and keeping pets h
38、ealthy. Read the labels and ask questions to determine where the ingredients are coming from.Understand pet foods. Cat and dog food should contain 100 percent protein, which will supply them with the nutrients their bodies require. The problem with many commercial pet foods is that it is full of num
39、erous fillers, such as cheap fillers and grains. 36. How can people provide a safer and healthier environment for their pet?A. By giving more food to their pet.B. By getting a better understanding about pet food.C. By accompanying their pet more.D. By knowing more about their pet.37. How many pieces
40、 of advice on choosing a pet food are given by the author?A. Three. B. Four. C. Five. D. Six.38. As for reducing the risks of pet food recalls, what should be mainly taken into consideration?A. Where the ingredients come from.B. Whether the company has good reputation.C. Whether the food supply enou
41、gh nutrients.D. Whether most people choose the food.39. The passage is mainly about _.A. the increasingly serious problem about food safetyB. the ways to choose a safer pet food C. the opinion about food safetyD. the advice on caring pets40. Who are the intended readers of the passage?A. People in g
42、eneral. B. Food companies.C. Pet shop owners. D. Pet owners.DExperts estimate that one out of every five fish sold was caught illegally. It threatens(威胁) food security and hurts the environment. Officials are using new observational technology to fight illegal fishing.“Thank you for taking the time
43、to join us here in Harwell (UK) in the Operations Center to what we call Project Eyes on the Seas.” says Tony Long, who leads the Ending Illegal Fishing program for Pew Charitable Trusts. The group created Project Eyes on the Seas. Large three-dimensional images of a globe can be seen on a video.“It
44、 looks different from what you might expect because this globe only shows you the boats that are coming into this system from a live automated information system or AIS.”The screen shows 120,000 fishing boats have AIS. They are required to have the technology. But those who are fishing illegally oft
45、en turn it off. The technology does not tell observers when that happens. Project Eyes on the Seas combines satellite information with secret government records on every ships past activities.Mr. Long says that permits researchers to understand exactly where the fishing boats are operating. The Pew
46、team gives the information it gathers to port officials to help them decide if they should take action against a ship. Tony Long says he would like to be able to provide port officials all over the world with clear lists. They would inform the officials about ships to inspect, ships to bar from entr
47、ance, and ships to permit entrance for trade activities.The Pacific island nation of Palau was an early user of the technology. Palau has one of the richest fishing areas in the world. Last year, it announced a plan to ban commercial fishing in a 630,000 square kilometer area. K.B. Sakuma is a speci
48、al adviser to the president of Palau. He says Palau is trying to deal with a recent increase in illegal, unsupervised（无人监管的）and unreported fishing.“And its come to a head in the last year or two. From our southern island in the evening you can see on the horizon just dotted lights of these illegal fishermen that come into our waters, fill their ships with our fish, our resources, our food security.”41. Acco
