2016年高考英语模拟试卷【新课标I】：2016高考模拟试卷(四).docx

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2016高考英语模拟试卷(四)
时间:120分钟　满分:150分)
第Ⅰ卷
第一部分　听力(略)
第二部分　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。
(A　
The Tropical Paradise Holiday
Welcome to St Anna,our tropical paradise just off the coast of Latin America.You can spend two weeks in our luxury four-star hotel.The cost of your flight is included in the holiday,and you can be picked up from your home by our special airport bus.On your arriving,our coach will be waiting to take you to the hotel.All flights leave from Heathrow on a Monday morning.
The Cowrie Hotel is built right on the beachfront,and many rooms have wonderful ocean views.If swimming and surfing are not enough for you,the hotel also offers horse rides on the island,and a discount membership of the golf club.
The Rain Forest Adventure Holiday
Every year Broughton holidays offer twelve days of unforgettable adventure in a tropical rain forest.You may have a choice of Borneo,Malaysia,Indonesia,or even to the greatest rain forest of them all,the mighty Amazonian forest.
You will fly to our special base camps at the edge of the forest,where you will be given five days of survival training,and talks on the local wildlife.
Then you take a bus into the forest.You will have to walk the final five miles to the camp sites to avoid disturbing the local ecology.All of the camp sites have been carefully built to cause the minimal amount of disturbance to the local wildlife.
Remember that these adventure holidays take you deep into the wilderness,and they are not suitable for families with young children.Also remember that no more than two dozen guests can stay at any camp at one time,so if you want to go on one of these very special holidays,you will need to book early!
21.What can we learn about the rain forest holiday?(　　)
A.Travelers will learn to talk with wild animals.
B.Different means of transportation will be used.
C.The holiday will end with a survival training.
D.Booking early,travelers will get a discount.
22.What kind of people will probably choose the rain forest holiday?(　　)
A.People loving water sports.
B.People travelling with children.
C.People preferring comfortable hotels.
D.People concerned with environment and wildlife.
23.Which of the following is mentioned in both holidays?(　　)

A.Transportation. B.Price.
C.Reservation. D.Departure time.

B　
Many people think of the brain as a mystery.They don’t know much about intelligence and how it works.When they do think about what intelligence is,many people believe that a person is born either smart,average,or dumb—and stays that way for life.But new research shows that the brain is more like a muscle—it changes and gets stronger when you use it.And scientists have been able to show just how the brain grows and gets stronger when you learn.
Everyone knows that when you lift weights,your muscles get bigger and you get stronger.A person who can’t lift 20 pounds when they start exercising can get strong enough to lift 100 pounds after working out for a long time.That’s because the muscles become larger and stronger with exercise.And when you stop exercising,the muscles shrink and you get weaker.That’s why people say,“Use it or lose it!”
But most people don’t know that when they practice and learn new things,parts of their brain change and get larger a lot like muscles do when they exercise.Inside the cortex (脑皮层)of the brain are billions of tiny nerve cells.Communication between these brain cells is what allows us to think and solve problems.When you learn new things,these tiny connections in the brain actually multiply and get stronger.The more you challenge your mind to learn,the more your brain cells grow.Then,things that you once found very hard or even impossible to do seem to become easy.The result is a stronger and smarter brain.
Scientists started thinking that the human brain could develop and change when they studied animals’ brains.They found out that animals who lived in a challenging environment,with other animals and toys to play with,were more “aptitudinal”—they were better at solving problems and learning new things.
24.What’s the main idea of the passage?(　　)
A.Scientists show strong interest in what intelligence is.
B.A new study shows the brain can be developed like a muscle.
C.Both muscles and the brain are important to humans.
D.Intelligence exists in both humans and animals.
25.By using such numbers as 20 and 100 in Paragraph 2,the author tries to prove that 　　　. 
A.exercise plays an important role in keeping muscles stronger
B.exercise is more important to people than most of the animals
C.everyone can keep healthy if they do enough exercises
D.everyone should learn as many new things as possible
26.Like stronger muscles come from exercise,smarter brains need 　　　. 
A.to be well taken care of B.a good communication between persons
C.help from scientists D.our learning new things
27.What does the underlined word “aptitudinal” in the last paragraph probably mean?(　　)
A.Strong. B.Smart. C.Lovely. D.Active.

C
Several years ago I was diagnosed with cancer.It was the most difficult time I have ever faced.I think it was my sense of humor that allowed me to hold onto my sanity (心智健全).Like many people who have gone through chemotherapy(化疗),I lost all of my hair,being bald as a golf ball.I always had enjoyed wearing hats,so I ordered several special hats with the hair already attached.It was easy and I never had to worry about how my hair looked.
I have always been a big golf fan.At one point during my cancer treatments,my husband John and I decided to get away from the cold Minnesota winter and took a trip to Scottsdale,Arizona.There was a Senior PGA Tour event called “The Tradition” being played,and that seemed like just the ticket to lift my spirits.
The first day of the tournament brought out a huge crowd.It was a beautiful day,and I was in heaven.I was standing and watching my three favorite golfers in the world approach the tee box (开球区):Jack Nicklaus,Raymond Floyd and Tom Weiskopf.
Just as they arrived at the tee,the unimaginable happened.A huge gust of wind came up from out of nowhere and blew my hat and hair right off my head and into the middle of the fairway(平坦球道)!The thousands of people lining the fairway fell into an awkward silence,all eyes on me.Even my three favorite golfers were watching me,as my hair was in their flight path.I was ashamed! Embarrassed as I was,I knew I couldn’t just stand there.Someone had to do something to get things moving again.
So I took a deep breath and out into the middle of the fairway.I took hold of my hat and hair,put them back on my head as best I could.Then I turned to the golfers and loudly announced,“Gentlemen,the wind is blowing from left to right.”
They said the laughter could be heard all the way to the nineteenth hole.
28.What made the author remain mentally healthy even in her illness?(　　)
A.The Tradition.
B.The treatment.
C.Her family.
D.Her humor.
29.The underlined phrase in Para.3 “in heaven” probably means “　　　”. 
A.scared B.embarrassed C.puzzled D.excited
30.Why did the author go into the fairway to pick up her hat and hair?(　　)
A.To amuse the golfers.
B.To give a weather report.
C.To have the game restarted.
D.To draw others’ attention.
31.We can know from the text that the author 　　　. 
A.was fond of wearing hats
B.was an excellent golfer
C.planned to live in Scottsdale
D.felt worried about her hair

D
Teens naturally ask parents for money for material things and entertainment.But as the need becomes more frequent,why not get a job so you can earn your own money? Working for your own money will give you a sense of accomplishment and the satisfaction of a job well done.
Babysitting is a suitable job for teens.They are best suited as a mother’s helper while the mother is working in another part of the house.Babysitting is not a job for girls alone.Boy babysitters are popular with families of boys.Parents rely on friends and neighbors’ recommendations.Word of mouth is your best form of advertising.
Pet-sitting involves caring for people’s pets while the owners are on vacation or away for the day.A pet-sitter will be responsible for giving fresh food and water,walking dogs and cleaning out cat litter boxes.Although the pet-sitter does not spend the night,he is there often enough to bring in the mail,water plants and take the garbage out.Create a flyer with your name,prices and references,and pass it out to the families in your neighborhood.
Yard work can be a seasonal job.Spring cleanup is needed for flower beds and preparing the yard for summer.Summer is the busiest time for yard work with lawn mowing (割草坪),edging and trimming(修剪) bushes.Fall is the time for sweeping leaves and planting seeds for spring.If you live in a northern climate,there may be snow that needs shoveling.
Odd jobs can mean a variety of things,including painting,washing the pet,weeding the garden,cleaning out the basement,or helping to serve dinner at a party.Doing odd jobs may be a good match for someone with a busy schedule.Most odd jobs only take a few hours to complete.
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32.What’s the main purpose of the text?(　　)
A.To show teens how to find a full-time job.
B.To encourage teens to help with housework.
C.To tell teens ways to earn their own money.
D.To ask people to provide jobs for teens.
33.What can we learn about babysitting?(　　)
A.Babysitting is the best job for teens.
B.A babysitter is needed only when the mother is away.
C.Parents prefer girl babysitters to boy babysitters.
D.Friends or neighbors may be helpful to find a babysitting job.
34.A pet-sitter is expected to do all the jobs except 　　　. 
A.feeding and walking a dog
B.looking after the house at night
C.bringing in the mail
D.taking the garbage out
35.The text is most probably taken from a 　　　. 
A.job application B.popular magazine
C.life website D.tourist guidebook

第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)
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。
How to Love Your Parents
Even if you think that your parents are mean-spirited at times,loving your parents is a normal and fulfilling part of life.You love them for the fact that they created you,raised you,and are in part a source of who you are.Here are some ways to love your parents.
36.　　　 A gentle “good morning” and “I love you” will warm a coldest heart.Remember that they brought you into this world.Without your parents,you might still wander at an unknown corner in an unknown world. 
Respect them more and cherish these moments.You can use these moments to learn from them when you’re off on your own.It’s OK to get angry but angry actions don’t help you or your parents.Act calmly,cool off,write down your feelings or talk to a friend.37.　　 
Obey their requests.It will make your attitude better and earn you more respect from them.It may seem like you are going through hell when you don’t get what you want or you have to clean.However,you had better remember they keep a roof over your head when it’s cold,raining,snowing,or too hot.Understand that parents are human beings and make mistakes.38.
　　　 Since you can forgive your friends,why not forgive your parents? 
Keep company with them.Do things with your parents like watching TV,or go somewhere with them.39.　　　 Listen to their old stories and learn from them.You will find they are your teachers in this way or another. 
Some people simply may not be able to love their parents.40.　　　 Seek help if you are being abused in any way.Parents do not have a right to harm you. 
A.Forgiveness is the key.
B.Tell them you love them every morning.
C.Parents will in turn express their love to you.
D.After this,share your feelings with your parents.
E.Anyway,spend as much time with them as you can.
F.Please remember parents are as important as friends.
G.There can be realistic reasons for this,family violence for example.
第三部分　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,掌握其大意,然后从41～60各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项。
Yesterday afternoon,I bought a few things from the supermarket.I decided to buy a chocolate bar for the 　41　,and give her with a smile card. 
The woman at the check-out 　42　 was an old lady,and at first,she seemed very 　43　.After paying,I was 　44　 to give my gift to her,　45　 for the whole time we interacted,she didn’t smile at all.Nevertheless,I 　46　 the courage and gave it to

her,explaining that it was for her. 
She seemed 　47　 at first but then a huge smile spread across her face,and she was so happy and thankful!She told me that no 　48　 had ever done anything nice for her before.I felt so happy that I was able to 　49　 her day! 
Then I went out to 　50　 for the bus at the bus stop.A lady came over to me.She was 　51　 about what bus she should take to get to her neighborhood 　52　 when her bus was coming.I 　53　 it to her,and she told me that she was 78 years old and she would not be able to remember the 　54　.So I wrote it on her hand.She was so 　55　 and we stood and chatted for a while. 
I remembered I had 　56　 chocolate bar in my bag so I gave it to her along with a smile card.She was really 　57　 and then said that every time she 　58　 to this exact bus stop,someone comes and helps her.She said she thinks each of them is like an 　59　 each time. 
As my bus drove up,I said goodbye to her,　60　 her a hug,and we parted our own ways. 

41.A.child
B.cashier
C.friend
D.parent
42.A.room
B.station
C.counter
D.shop
43.A.delighted
B.terrified
C.depressed
D.scared
44.A.anxious
B.nervous
C.obvious
D.dangerous
45.A.when
B.although
C.because
D.unless
46.A.picked up
B.cleared up
C.gave up
D.broke up
47.A.embarrassed
B.shocked
C.pleased
D.exhausted
48.A.customers
B.families
C.relatives
D.officials
49.A.cause
B.stop
C.make
D.involve
50.A.long
B.wait
C.care
D.seek
51.A.convinced
B.addicted
C.worried
D.confused
52.A.or
B.but
C.and
D.then
53.A.declared
B.explained
C.expected
D.connected
54.A.shape
B.type
C.time
D.number
55.A.sweet
B.beautiful
C.generous
D.tough
56.A.another
B.one
C.other
D.that
57.A.happy
B.lovely
C.proud
D.simple
58.A.arrives
B.replies
C.comes
D.refers
59.A.eagle
B.artist
C.angel
D.emperor
60.A.spared
B.gave
C.fled
D.refused

第Ⅱ卷

第三部分　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,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。
You may like reading novels for fun.But you need to get 61.　　　　(organize) if you are reading a novel for school.Here 62.　　　　(be) a few tips. 
First,pay attention to characters.What do they do in the novel? What do they want?Everything 63.　　　　 is about a character can help us to understand him,from his 64.　　　　(appear)to the kind of food he eats. 
Besides,the order of the story and the plot are 65.　　　　(equal) important.Make