1、高三二模英语试卷 第 1 页（共 16 页）西城区高三模拟测试英语2018.5本试卷共 9 页，共 120 分。考试时长 100 分钟。考生务必将答案答在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。第一部分：知识运用（共两节，45 分）第一节 单项填空（共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，共 15 分）从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，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。例：Its so nice to hear from her again. _, we last met more than thirty years ago.AWhats more
2、 BThats to sayCIn other words DBelieve it or not答案是 D。1. Teds flight from Amsterdam took more than 11 hours. He _ be very tired after such a long trip.Yes, especially after working all night before the flight.A. must B. need C. might D. dare2. _ there is still a long way to go, we believe that the d
3、octor-patient relationship in China is gradually improving.A. Because B. Unless C. Although D. Once3. A new engineer was appointed to deal with the products _ by customers.A. returning B. returned C. to return D. return4. Astronomers have discovered that three planets have sizes and temperatures sim
4、ilar to _ of 高三二模英语试卷 第 2 页（共 16 页）Earth.A. them B. these C. those D. ones5. Honey, shall we adopt a dog?Adopting a pet depends on _ we have the ability to care for it. Actually. we are so busy.A. that B. whether C. which D. what6. _ your strengths and weaknesses will help you achieve your dreams.A.
5、 Known B. Know C. Knowing D. Being known7. Mom, is Dad coming to pick us up?Yes, I am sure he _ on the platform when we pull into the station.A. stands B. stood C. has stood D. will be standing 8. With a science project _, Kevin spent his entire weekend in the library.A. to complete B. having comple
6、ted C. completing D. completed9. The moment _ I learned the results of the competition was one of the happiest times in my life.A. which B. when C. where D. why10. Last year, every employee in our company _ a physical examination free of charge.A. offered B. was offered C. has offered D. had been of
7、fered11. Its so convenient to use cell phones to pay the subway fare.Yes. _ thought of the idea is really brilliant.A. Wherever B. Whenever C. Whatever D. Whoever12. Upon arriving home, Lily found that her husband _ a beautiful candlelight dinner. 高三二模英语试卷 第 3 页（共 16 页）A. had prepared B. is preparin
8、g C. has prepared D. would prepare13. When _, the new bridge will reduce travel time between the two cities from two hours to thirty minutes.A. built B. building C. build D. to build14. If it had not been for the kind guide, we _ our way in the mountains.A. would lose B. had lost C. would have lost
9、D. lost15. By the time we _ to the movie theater, the tickets may be sold out. Dont worry. I told Jane we might be late and she will buy our tickets.A. got B. had got C. will get D. get第二节 完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，共 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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Be Cool.Stay in School!In the
10、 eighth grade, I was student-body president of Erwin Middle School in Asheville. I considered this quite an 16 since there were over 1,000 students in the school. At the end ofthe year, I was asked to make a speech at the ceremony where my class was 17 to highschool. I knew this had to be more than
11、just the brief comments a student might 18 give. Were the class of Millennium (千禧年), 19 I wanted my speech to be as special as we were. I spent several nights lying in bed, 20 about what to say. Many things crossed my mind, but none of them 21 all my classmates. Then one night, it 22 me. Erwin High
12、School has the highest 23 rate of any high school in our county. What better goal could we have than for every single one of us to 24 ? The speech I gave on graduation day was only 12 minutes long, but what it started was25 . When I announced the challenge to my classmates, the entire audience, incl
13、uding the parents and teachers, broke into applause. As I showed the personalized certificates and signs each student would get, I could 26 they were really excited. Id had no idea my challenge would bring this kind of 27 . 高三二模英语试卷 第 4 页（共 16 页）Throughout the summer, I worked on developing a progra
14、m to carry our 28 into high school. I gave speeches to local clubs and groups. I also 29 a “Dropout Patrol”, made up of students who would be willing to help and support other students during bad times.Then word began to 30 about our challenge. I appeared on local television, and calls started comin
15、g in from everywhere. Businesses are throwing their 31 behind us. We have banks, furniture stores, restaurants and more where we can get discounts for our entire family when we show our “Dropout Patrol” ID cards.All this was 32 , because we are just starting a difficult four-year journey, but we hav
16、e already made a significant 33 . Last year, 13 kids dropped out of the freshman class. So far this year, not a single person who signed the commitment has 34 , and the “Dropout Patrol” has become the largest organized group in the school.The Erwin High “Committed Class of Millennium” would like to
17、encourage your class to start a 35 like ours. Wouldnt it be great if the entire class of Millennium, nationwide, had a 100 percent graduation rate?16. A. intension B. honor C. enjoyment D. advantage17. A. invited B. transformed C. promoted D. introduced18. A. normally B. constantly C. completely D.
18、gradually19. A. but B. for C. or D. so 20. A. thinking B. arguing C. dreaming D. talking21. A. controlled B. freed C. involved D. trained22. A. trapped B. upset C. moved D. hit 23. A. success B. dropout C. pass D. graduation24. A. explore B. leave C. graduate D. develop25. A. unreliable B. reasonabl
19、e C. acceptable D. unbelievable 26. A. tell B. admit C. remember D. suggest27. A. pressure B. behavior C. response D. respect28. A. commitment B. research C. application D. responsibility29. A. chose B. followed C. found D. started 高三二模英语试卷 第 5 页（共 16 页）30. A. disappear B. spread C. leak D. come31.
20、A. congratulations B. support C. questions D. doubt32. A. amazing B. interesting C. relaxing D. convincing33. A. appointment B. impression C. decision D. difference34. A. progressed B. quitted C. cared D. tried35. A. requirement B. performance C. program D. ceremony 第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，40 分）第一节（共 15 小题；每小
21、题 2 分，共 30 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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AGreat Books for Every ReaderShe Flies Through the AirCircus LifeLee Stath (Marilees) Hardback $29.99Paperback $19.99E-book $3.99Having fear of heights is definitely not an advantage when flying over circus rings or swinging from one trapez
22、e to the other. Rather constant practice and determination led trapeze performer now author Lee Stath, also known in the circus world as part of The Flying Marilees, to share how his instructor made one of the best catchers in the circus world out of an unwilling school teacher. Through She Flies Th
23、rough the Air, Stath uncovers the determination of the human spirit and the energetic life on a circus train or inside a sweaty tin truck.高三二模英语试卷 第 6 页（共 16 页）Never Quote the Weather to a Sea LionPaul BPaperback $19.95For Paul Binder the circus wasnt merely a weekend escapeit was a lifestyle. Disco
24、ver the origins of New Yorks beloved Big Apple circus in Binders new memoir, which records his journey from lowly beginnings to circus founder. Never Quote the Weather to a Sea Lion will help readers understand the inner-working of the circus and find the magic in everyday life.A Century on New Brun
25、swicks N.W. MiramichiGeorge S. MHardback $29.99Paperback $19.99E-book $3.99Experience the greatness of nature and the glory of life. In A Century on New Brunswicks N.W. Miramichi, George S. Mumford shares his fathers journal, one that recorded an unforgettable first trip to a breathtaking region of
26、Canada. I Chose to Be a U.S. MarineGeorge W. CHardback $23.99Paperback $14.95高三二模英语试卷 第 7 页（共 16 页）E-book $3.99 I Chose to be a U.S. Marine is author George W. Carringtons military memoirs during his many years as a U.S. soldier at sea. This highly interesting and informative book is filled with sto
27、ries of bravery and heroism lightened by amusing stories, tells of the authors life in the marines.36. If you are interested in Canadian wilderness, you can read _.A. She Flies Through the AirB. I Chose to Be a U.S. MarineC. Never Quote the Weather to a Sea LionD. A Century on New Brunswicks N.W. Mi
28、ramichi37. Which two authors of the following have a similar experience?A. Lee Stath and Paul Binder.B. Lee Stath and George S. Mumford.C. Paul Binder and George W. Carrington.D. George S. Mumford and George W. Carrington.38. The main purpose of the passage is to _.A. introduce the authors B. provid
29、e special offersC. expand readers horizons D. recommend the booksBIndian-origin Anvitha Vijay has given a new meaning to the phrase “age is just a number”; she has proved that achievements and knowledge follow passion and not just age and experience. Vijay, who lives with her parents in Melbourne, A
30、ustralia, at the age of seven realised that her piggy bank did not have enough money to hire a developer to make her an app, so she decided to teach herself how to code. With the help of YouTube videos, the young techie learned to code. For one entire year, she watched multiple coding tutorials on t
31、he web and became a programmer herself.Vijays inspiration for developing the apps was her little sister, who was still learning to talk. 高三二模英语试卷 第 8 页（共 16 页）Therefore, Vijay developed an educational app for children that were her sisters age. The app is called Smartkins, which uses about 100 sound
32、s and flashcards of different animals that help children learn and identify. Later, Vijay developed a similar iOS app for children to identify and learn colors. Each app has been downloaded thousands of times.Anvithas skills won her a scholarship to attend a big tech conference hosted by Apple in Sa
33、n Francisco, California. There, she got tips from the pros. She went to workshops where she learned about the latest software for app building.All that training led to an idea for a third app. This one, called GoalsHi, inspires kids to practice good habits. Users are rewarded for achieving goals, su
34、ch as eating their vegetables or practicing piano. Anvitha says the rewards are like getting a sticker for a job well done.Anvithas goal is to continue creating technology that helps kids learn while having fun. But even more important to her is that the world sees the power of technology in kids ha
35、nds. “The more training we get in tech at an early age,” she says, “the better chance we have of becoming creativity champions who will one day change the world.”39. Vijay taught herself to code because _.A. she couldnt afford a developer B. her sister begged herC. she valued her savings very much D
36、. her parents had confidence in her40. Vijays app GoalsHi intends to help kids _.A. identify colors B. practice good habitsC. learn different animals D. get in tech at an early age41. What is the right order of the events?a. Learning the latest software for app building. b. Teaching herself how to c
37、ode. c. Developing Smartkins app.d. Building iOS app.A. cbad B. bacd C. bcda D. cdab42. Vijays story indicates that _.A. one head cannot hold all wisdom高三二模英语试卷 第 9 页（共 16 页）B. passion fuels the young to achieveC. from small beginnings come great thingsD. all things are difficult before they are eas
38、yCBritish anthropologists Russell Hill and Robert Barton of the University of Durham, after studying the results of one-on-one boxing, tae kwon do, Greco-Roman wrestling and freestyle wrestling matches at the Olympic Games, conclude that when two competitors are equally matched in fitness and skill,
39、 the athlete wearing red is more likely to win. Hill and Barton report that when one competitor is much better than the other, colour has no effect on the result. However, when there is only a small difference between them, the effect of colour is enough to tip the balance. The anthropologists say t
40、hat the number of times red wins is not simply by chance, but that these results are statistically significant. Joanna Setchell, a primate (灵长目动物 ) researcher at the University of Cambridge, has found similar results in nature. She studies the large African monkeys known as mandrills. Mandrills have
41、 bright red noses that stand out against their white faces. Setchells work shows that the powerful malesthe ones who are more successful with femaleshave a brighter red nose than other males. As well as the studies on primates by Setchell, another study shows the effect of red among birds. In an exp
42、eriment, scientists put red plastic rings on the legs of male zebra finches and this increased the birds success with female zebra finches. Zebra finches already have bright red beaks (鸟喙), so this study suggests that, as with Olympic athletes, an extra flash of red is significant. In fact, research
43、ers from the University of Glasgow say that the birds brightly coloured beaks are an indicator of health. Jonathan Blount, a biologist, and his colleagues think they have found proof that bright red or orange beaks attract females because they mean that the males are healthier. Nothing in nature is
44、simple, however, because in species such as the blue footed booby, a completely different colour seems to give the male birds the same advantage with females. Meanwhile, what about those athletes who win in their events while wearing red? Do their clothes give them an unintentional advantage? Robert
45、 Barton accepts that “that is the implication” of their findings. Is it time for sports authorities to consider new regulations on sports clothing? 43. According to their research, Hill and Barton conclude that _. 高三二模英语试卷 第 10 页（共 16 页）A. the colour of clothing has an effect on most sport eventsB.
46、red should be the choice of colour for clothing in sportsC. red plays a role when competitors are equally capableD. athletes perform better when surrounded by bright red44. The underlined word “tip” in Paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _. A. achieve B. seek C. keep D. change45. The example of the
47、 blue footed booby proves that _. A. male birds use different body parts to draw attentionB. red is not the only colour to attract female birdsC. blue gives female birds the same advantageD. blue can indicate how healthy a bird is46. What is the best title for the passage? A. What Colour Implies Mor
48、e Power? B. A Tip on Clothing C. Need to Change the Rules in Sports? D. Red Is for WinnersDThey hide in trees, hang from helicopters, even follow people down on motorcyclesall so that they can snap a shot of a celebrity. They are paparazziphotographers who make a living by taking pictures of the rich and famous. This September, California, a state with plenty of celebrities, passed a law aimed at taking action against paparazzi. The law forbids photographers from entering private property to t
