辽宁省沈阳市东北育才学校2015届高三第八次模拟考试英语试题 Word版含答案.doc

1、 2014-2015 学年度东北育才高中部第八次模拟考试英语科试卷命题人：高三英语组 校对人：高三英语组第一部分：听力（共两节，满分 30 分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节（共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分）听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. At what time does the office open?A. 7:45. B. 8:

2、00. C. 8:15.2. What did the woman do last Sunday?A. She saw a play. B. She acted in a play. C. She went to the tea house.A. They were always satisfied with their modest success.B. They sold cheese for 19 cents in their restaurant.C. They allowed Ray Kroc only to copy their menu.D. They stuck to the

3、routine for their food.BYoure busy filling out the application form for a position you really need; lets assume you once actually completed a couple of years of college work or even that you completed your degree. Isnt it highly attractive to lie just a little, to claim on the form that your diploma

4、 represents a Harvard degree? Or that you finished an extra couple of years back at State University?More and more people are turning to complete deception like this to land their job or to move ahead in their careers, for personnel officers, like most Americans, value degrees from famous schools. A

5、 job applicant may have a good education anyway, but he or she assumes that chances of being hired are better with a diploma from a well-known university. Registrars at most well-known colleges say they deal with deceitful claims like these at the rate of about one per week.Personnel officers do che

6、ck up on degrees listed on application forms, then. If it turns out that an applicant lying, most colleges are unwilling to accuse the applicant directly. One Ivy League school calls them impostors（骗子）; another refers to them as special cases. One well-known West Coast school, in perhaps the most de

7、licate phrase of all, says that these claims are made by no such people.To avoid outright（彻底的） lies, some job-seekers claim that they attended or were associated with a college or university. After carefully checking, a personnel officer may discover that attending means being dismissed after one se

8、mester. It may be that being associated with a college means that the job-seeker visited his younger brother for a football weekend. If you dont want to lie or even stretch the truth, there are companies that will sell you a phony（假的）diploma. One company will put your name on a diploma from any numb

9、er of non-existent colleges. The price begins at twenty dollars for a diploma, which seems rather high for one sheet of paper.Job seekers lying is a social phenomenon, and therefore, the whole society should take its responsibility to deal with the problem.25. The main idea of this passage is that _

10、.A. employers are checking more closely on applicants now B. lying about college degrees has become a widespread problem C. college degrees can now be purchased easily D. employers are no longer interested in college degrees26. According to the passage, special cases refer to cases where _.A. studen

11、ts attend a school only part-time B. students lie about their diplomas on their applicationsC. students purchase false degrees from commercial firms D. students attend a famous school27. We can infer from the passage that _.A. performance is a better way to judge abilities than a college degree B. e

12、xperience is the best teacher for job seekersC. past work histories influence personnel officers more than degrees do D. a degree from a famous school gives an applicant an advantage over others28. What can we learn from the passage?A. Buying a false degree is not moral. B. Personnel officers only c

13、onsider applicants from famous schools. C. Most people lie on applications because they were dismissed from school. D. Society should be greatly responsible for lying on applications.CA tradition since the early 1900s, homecoming has been a celebration of students and alumni(校友) in an effort to rais

14、e student s spirits and unite the student body. Typically, theres a week of various activiti es. However, the main event for high schools across America is the homecoming dance.From 9 a.m. in the morning to 5:30 p.m., girls including myself, got ready for the dance. It takes an entire day of prepara

15、tions. Although I didnt go too far out, most girls get their hair and nails professionally done. Often times, most girls even have their make up done by a make-up artist at the mall.After all preparations were made, we gathered at my friends house for pictures. We stood side by side, as our parents

16、took photos. The entire situation was quiet. The only thing I could hear were the clicks of the camera and the light-hearted giggles of my friends. After pictures were taken, we headed to the party-bus. The driver transported us to the restaurant we had reservations at where the dinner was extremely

17、 delicious.The dance aspect of homecoming isnt an important feature, but still an enjoyable part of the experience. The dance floor was filled with students showcasing the newest dance moves. The music was deafening, the speakers were roaring, and the kids were all yelling out of joy. Although my ea

18、rs had been thoroughly abused, I was pleased as I stepped out of the dance hall.Despite the different aspects of homecoming dance, however, my friends were the most important part of it all. As my high school career is wrapping up, I have started to fully appreciate the time I spend with the friends

19、 Ive had for years. Theres nothing that means more to me right now than having the time of my life with the best friends I could ask for.29. Whats the purpose of homecoming?A. To make acquaintances with new friends.B. To raise fund for the school.C. To strengthen the union and cheer up students.D. T

20、o learn new dancing moves.30. What can we know about the author?A. Her parents didnt attend her activity.B. She went outside to do her make-up.C. She enjoyed her dinner very much.D. She disliked the newest dance moves.31. Whats the most important part of homecoming?A. Homecoming dance B. The prepara

21、tionsC. Friends D. The dinner32. The phrase “wrapping up” in the last paragraph probably means _.A. ending successfully B. being extremely excitingC. being under her control D. coming closeDTeacher trainingThe UCL(University College London) Institute of Education (IOE) has been providing first-class

22、 teacher education, in partnership with schools and colleges in the London region for over 100 years. Centrally located in London, we are Englands only university devoted to education and are the first choice for many students wishing to become teachers. Outstanding reputationThe IOEs initial teache

23、r education (ITE) partnership is recognised by Ofsted as outstanding in every criterion across primary, secondary and further education (FE). Ofsted found that the IOE produces consistently good, and often outstanding, newly qualified teachers who significantly enhance education in London schools an

24、d colleges and contribute to the rising achievement of learners. Leading centre for teacher educationWe train more than 1,500 student teachers every year.We have the UKs biggest range of teacher training courses.We offer training placements with 600 schools and colleges in Greater London.Excellent e

25、mployabilityOur graduates are highly sought after. 95% of them were employed as teachers within the first six months of them completing their programme in 2012.Find a courseStudy with us full-time or part-time, on our: PGCE Primary courses, to teach pupils aged 5-11 PGCE Secondary courses, to teach

26、pupils aged 11-16 or 14-19 PGCE Post-compulsory courses, to teach learners of all ages over 14, studying in FE colleges, sixth form colleges, prisons, health centres, community centres, PRUs, workplaces, adult education institutes, independent training providers, etc.33. Which one isnt an advantage

27、of IOE?A. It has a long history. B. It is the only choice for further educationC. It is located in the center of London D. It stands out among other institutes.34. If you want to teach students aged 12, what courses do you apply for?A. Primary courses. B. Secondary courses.C. Post-compulsory courses

28、. D. FE courses.35. How many schools and colleges in Greater London have partnership with ITE?A. 1500 B. 100 C. 600 D. 95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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。（请将答案涂在答题卡上 E=AB F=AC G=AD）Writing a funny speech is possibly a lot harder than writing a serious-m

29、inded one. Are you up for it? Well, if you think you are, try these steps. Choose a funny topic. Ask your partner, friends, etc., if they agree with you that you have chosen a funny topic. Nothing is less funny than choosing a topic that only satisfies your sense of humor but not anybody elses. If y

30、ou cant think of a funny topic, choose one on an everyday activity. 36 Research your topic. If you cant think of enough witticisms (妙语) of your own, go online and hunt down other peoples. 37 But if youre performing in public, be sure to acknowledge others or to paraphrase (改写) it so that you are not

31、 copying.Write in a humorous way. 38 Dont choose unclear references. Choose something that everyone is bound to know and understand. Naturally, this will depend on the make-up of those listening to your speech. Make jokes about your topic; that way, everyone will understand, unless the audience has

32、a horrible sense of humor.39 If they dont laugh, this might be a sign to rewrite your speech. Get a good listener. Someone who is a lot like the majority of your audience would be a good listener, because you will know exactly what to say to make them laugh.Have fun! If you go up to give your speech

33、 and youre shaky and nervous because you dont think anyone will laugh, everyone will be more focused on terrifying you than listening to your speech. 40 Chances are that youll never have to speak in front of them again.A. Ask your listeners to come back.B. Humor works best when everyone “gets it.”C.

34、 Just have a good time giving the speech and dont mind your audience.D. That way, you can push the boundaries and make it amusing.E. People do get stage frights, but if youre confident, then everything will go just fine.F. Read your speech out to someone trusted before giving itG. If youre at a priv

35、ate party, you wont need to be too concerned about using other peoples materials.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，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A 、B、C 和 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。When was the last time you read a book, or a magazine article? If youre one of the people who dont

36、make a habit of reading regularly, you might be missing out: reading has a significant number of 41 .First, studies have shown that staying 42 active can slow the 43 of Alzheimer (阿尔兹海默症). Just like any other muscle in the body, the brain 44 exercise to keep it strong and healthy. Doing puzzles and

37、playing 45 such as chess have also been found to be helpful. Second, no matter how much stress you have at work, in your personal relationships, or 46 problems 47 in daily life, it all just 48 away when you are absorbed 49 a great story. A well-written novel can transport you to other fields, while

38、an interesting article will distract you from the problems 50 , letting pressure go away and 51 you to relax.Third, everything you read fills your head 52 new information, and you 53_ know when it might come in handy. The 54 knowledge you have, the better-equipped you are to deal with any 55 youll e

39、ver face. Remember: 56 you might lose everything elseyour job, your possessions, your money, 57 your healthknowledge can never be taken 58 you. At last, when you read a book, all of your attention is 59 the story and you can immerse (使专心于） yourself in every detail youre reading. Try reading for 15-2

40、0 minutes 60 work, and youll be surprised at how much more focused you are once you get to the office.41. A. reasons B. types C. ways D. benefits42. A. normally B. physically C. mentally D. usually43. A. improvement B. suffering C. progress D. pain44. A. requires B. asks C. adopts D. designs45. A. s

41、ports B. toys C. games D. music46. A. another B. the other C. others D. other47. A. happened B. faced C. seen D. occurred48. A. gives B goes C passes D puts49. A. to B. in C. by D. from50. A. before hand B. by hand C. at hand D. within hand51. A. demanding B. allowing C. leading D. encouraging52. A.

42、 of B. with C. for D. by53. A. already B. ever C. still D. never54. A. much B. many C. more D. most55. A. challenge B. chance C. person D. occasion56. A. because B. since C. although D. therefore57. A. still B. just C. even D. though58. A. from B. to C. into D. out59. A. relied on B. focused on C. d

43、epended on D. taken on60. A. before B. after C. during D. off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。Last summer, my friend and I hired a car and headed for Toronto. We didnt book a hotel room 61 it was at the beginning of September and we thought it would be easy for us _

44、62 (find) a hotel.We 63 (drive) for six hours when the weather changed and it looked as if a thunderstorm was coming. We got lost and both were 64 (exhaust) when I saw an old lady parking her car. I stopped and asked 65 she knew a hotel nearby. She said there was a hotel down the road, 66 it might h

45、ave been closed. The lovely old lady looked at me and said, “Why dont you girls just stay the night at 67 house? Ill cook for you.”We ended up going to a little island in Lake Muskoka, 68 her family lived. We slept in the 69 (comfort) beds they built for their kids, and they cooked for us. We stayed

46、 at their house for three nights in all and also met their friends. Those days were the 70_ (good) part of our three-week trip! We were glad that we got lost and met the old lady.第四部分：写作（共两节，满分 35 分）第一节：短文改错（共 10 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 10 分）假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有 10 处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、

47、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（） ，并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2只允许修改 10 处，多者（从第 11 处起）不计分。Our net-school is made of four parts. Multimedia Teaching System makes teaching and learning easy and much more interesting. Students could get the more information and knowle

48、dge in class. Information Center, that we can send e-mails to all parts of the world and get the late information from the Internet, is open to both teachers and students. Long-distance Teaching System is for the student who are not studying in our school. We can study on the Internet by home. School Management System helps to improving our school management and it also meets the needs of a modern school.第二节：书面表达（满分 25 分）假设