1、 2014 年河北省唐山市高三 9月摸底考试英语 第 I 卷 第一节 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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A My 16-year-old son, Anton, had gone to the local swimming hole. Most of the kids swim there, and there are plenty of rocks for them to use as safe harbo
2、rs, so I had no fears for his safety. Still, the firefighters first words “You need to come up here to the Stillwater River“ made me catch my breath, and his follow-up words gave me relief: Your son is OK. When I got to the river, I immediately saw the firetruck, ambulance and Anton, wrapped with a
3、towel about his shoulders, sitting quietly on a low platform of the fire engine. I hurried over to him. “You OK?“I asked. Yeah,“ was all he said. But my eyes begged for an explanation, I didnt get it from my son, however, who tends to play his cards close to his vest. The story was this: A woman was
4、 being swept under water. Hearing the cries, Anton and his friend Tyler, without hesitation, swam out to her, and brought her safely to shore. In an age in which the word “hero“ is broadcast with abandon and seemingly applied to anyone who make it through the day, I realized the real thing in my son
5、. The teens are stubborn and self-centred, but that didnt mean they have no desire to do good. Still shocked by my sons daring, I drove him home. Along the way, I tried to dig out some more information from him - but he had precious little to say. The only words he said were, Whats for supper?“ I sp
6、ent some time alone that evening, thinking about the tragedy that might have been. The next morning, when Anton got up, I half expected him to tell me the story. But all he did was toast some bread, pull himself together, and head for the door to start a new day. Watching from the window,1 was remin
7、ded that still water often runs deep. 21.Why did the mother allow her son to swim there? A. He was an excellent swimmer. B. The water of the river is shallow. C. He was old enough to swim. D. The rocks can be of help if theres danger. 22.The underlined part “who tends to play his cards close to his
8、vest“ probably means A. Anton is a boy fond of swimming with other kids B. Anton is unwilling to tell others what he thinks C. Anton always has a desire to help others D. Anton seldom changes his mind 23.In the mothers eyes, what her son did was A. dangerous but interesting C. unexpected and courage
9、ous B. meaningful but difficult D. awful and absurd 24. What might be the best title for the passage? A. My Son, My Hero B. Anton, A Silent Boy C. A Good Deed D.A Proud Mother 解析： 21.D 细节理解题。根据第一段提到 there are plenty of rocks for them to use as safe harbors, so I had no fears for his safety.作为一个安全的海港
10、，有许多的石头，因此我并不担心他的安全，故选 D 项。 22.B 推断题。根据第五段提到 But my eyes begged for an explanation, I didnt get it from my son, however, who tends to play his cards close to his vest.我希望得到解释，但从儿子的并没有得到，他倾向于把这事放在内心，故选 B项。 23.C 细节推断题。根据倒数第四段提到 In an age in which the word “hero“ is broadcast with abandon and seemingly
11、 applied to anyone who make it through the day, I realized the real thing in my son. The teens are stubborn and self-centred, but that didnt mean they have no desire to do good.在一个 英雄 一词被随意使用的时代， 英雄 似乎可以用来形容每一个能把日子过下去的人，我意识到在我的儿子以及他的朋友那里，我直面的是真正的英雄行为 为了别人而不顾自己个人的安危，故选 C 项。 24.A 主旨大意。本文讲述的是在一个 英雄 一词被
12、随意使用的时代， 英雄 似乎可以用来形容每一个能把日子过下去的人，我意识到在我的儿子以及他的朋友 那里，我直面的是真正的英雄行为 为了别人而不顾自己个人的安危，故选 A项。 答案： DBCA B The Cuban iguana is a species of lizard（蜥蜴） of the iguana family. It is the largest of the West Indian rock iguanas, one of the most endangered groups of lizards. This species with red eyes and a thick
13、tail is one of the largest lizards in the Caribbean. The Cuban iguana is primarily herbivorous; 95% of its diet consists of the leaves, flowers and fruits from as many as 30 plant species, including the seaside rock bush and various grasses. However, Cuban iguanas occasionally consume animal matter,
14、 and individuals have been observed eating the dead flesh of birds, fish and crabs, The researchers wrote that quite a few people on Isla Magueyes could have caused this incident. The Cuban iguana is distributed throughout the rocky southern coastal areas of mainland Cuba and its surrounding islands
15、 with a wild population booming on Isla Magueyes, Puerto Rico. It is also found on the Cayman Islands of Little Cayman and Cayman Brac, where a separate subspecies occurs. Females guard their nest sites and often nest in sites half destroyed by Cuban crocodiles. To avoid the attack from them, the Cu
16、ban iguana often makes its home within or near prickly-pear cacti（仙人掌） . In general the species is in decline, more quickly on the mainland than on the outlying islands. One of the reasons for their decline is habitat destruction caused by the over consuming of farm animals, housing development, and
17、 the building of tourist resorts on the beaches where the animals prefer to build their nests. Although the wild population is in decline, the numbers of iguanas have been sharply increased as a result of captive-breeding（圈养） and other conservation programs. 25.The underlined word “herbivorous“ （ Pa
18、ragraph 2） probably means . A. dangerous B. gentle C. plant-eating D. flesh-eating 26.Why does the Cuban iguana build its nest near prickly-pear cacti? A. To keep itself cool. B. To get the food easily. C. To stay away from people. D. To avoid crocodiles attack. 27.How many reasons are mentioned for
19、 the habitat destruction? A. Two. B. Three. C, Four. D. Five. 28.Whats the authors purpose of writing the text? A. To give us a brief introduction to the Cuban iguana. B. To show he is concerned about the Cuban iguana. C. To explain reasons for the Cuban iguanas decline. D. To draw peoples attention
20、 to the endangered Cuban iguana. 解析： 25.C 词意猜测。根据第二段提到 95% of its diet consists of the leaves, flowers and fruits from as many as 30 plant species, including the seaside rock bush and various grasses.百分之九十五他的饮食包括叶，花，水果多达 30 个物种，故食草型动物，故选 C 项。 26.D 细节理解题。根据第三段提到 To avoid the attack from them, the Cub
21、an iguana often makes its home within or near prickly-pear cacti可知为了避免来自他人的攻击，故选 D 项。 27.B 细节理解题。根据最后一段提到 One of the reasons for their decline is habitat destruction caused by the over consuming of farm animals, housing development, and the building of tourist resorts on the beaches where the animal
22、s prefer to build their nests 可知被破坏原因是 农场动物的消费造成的栖息地的破坏 ,房地产开发和建设旅游度假村 ，故选 B项。 28.A 推断题。第一段是对它的所属家庭的介绍，第二段介绍它的饮食，第三段讲它的分布，第四段讲面临灭绝的原因，故选 A项。 答案： CDBA C Its time for your family to relax and have fun! The following family adventures have links for you to get more information. Take the Rides of Your L
23、ife Visit Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio, to seek thrills “Even though its located off the beaten track, experts regularly praise Cedar Point as the best overall theme park of the country,“ says U.S. News weekends only from Labor Day through November 2. Tickets start at $ 48.99 per person if purchase
24、d online. Wander Free on a Dude farm Dust off your cowboy boots and ready your cowboy hats for a visit to this Rocky Mountains paradise. Located in Augusta, Montana, “The farm has everything an aspiring cowboy or girl could long for,“ says Sunset magazine, including hiking trails, fishing trips, cam
25、pfires with sing-alongs, and, of course, horseback rides. The large farm operates from June through September; kids-only and adults-only programs are available. Total cost starts at $ 1,360 per adult, $ 1,276 per teen, and $ 1,168 per child. http:/. Dig for Dinosaurs Most kids （ and adults） love din
26、osaurs, and to make their wildest dreams come true, head to Fruita, Colorado. The Museum of Western Colorado offers Dino Digs for children ages five and older. You can choose from one-, three-, and five-day expeditions. “Imagine how your child will feel when she helps unearth the fossilized（化石） bone
27、s of ancient species,“ says Outside magazine. It lasts from May to October. Digs start at $ 125 per person. http:/ Surf Sand Dunes Swap your snowboard for a sand-board, and head to Sand Master Park in Florence, Oregon. Real Simple recommends learning the basics at this private dune park, “which offe
28、rs board rentals and lessons - often taught by world-champion sand boarders.“ Then you can hit the “,slopes“ to test your skills. From March to June, and September to November. Rentals for a sand-board start at $ 10 per day; lessons start at $ 45 an hour per person. 29.What is special about Cedar Po
29、int? A.You can visit Cedar Point on weekends. B.It has 16 roller coasters for you to choose from. C.You can help unearth the fossilized bones of dinosaurs. D.It offers lessons taught by world-champion sand boarders. 30.If you have a 3-day holiday in April, which of the following may interest you mos
30、t? A. Take the Rides of Your Life B. Wander Free on a Dude farm C. Dig for Dinosaurs D. Surf Sand Dunes 31.Where will you probably find this passage? A. A science fiction. B. An adventure storybook. C. A travel magazine. D. A theme park advertisement. 解析： 29.B 细节理解题。根据第二段提到 Even though its located o
31、ff the beaten track, experts regularly praise Cedar Point as the best overall theme park of the country,“ says U.S. News you have to relax and relieve your stress while performing this. Some examples might be cooking, sewing, painting and so on. Apart from helping you challenge yourself, taking a cl
32、ass for your hobby may also give you extra income. 3.Set aside at least nine minutes a day for physical exercise. 39 A simple 9-minute run around your neighborhood can do wonders for yourself. Exercise can not only help you maintain your regular weight, but also make you feel better about yourself.
33、4.Travel and allow yourself to be interested in new people. Dont just limit yourself to your fellow travelers - try to connect with the service staff. You never know what kind of people theyre going to be. Get out of your house or go online right now to book your class. 40 A. You should do it contin
34、uously. B. Someone may hang up on you. C. You dont need to go to the gym. D. Running in the gym may be a better choice. E. Start to travel now and learn to challenge yourself. F. Take a class for a hobby youve been wanting to develop. G. You can never see any improvement if you stick to your comfort
35、 zone. 解析： 36.G 根据上文提到 We all need some normal stress in our lives, after all.毕竟我们在生活中是需要压力的。所以选 G You can never see any improvement if you stick to your comfort zone 如果你处在安逸的环境中看不到发展的 。 37.B 根据上文提到 pick up the phone and make a call让你去找电话寻找帮助，下方提到 But dont stop on the first try!不要停止努力与尝试，可知选 B有人可能做挂
36、你的电话。 38.F 根据下方提到 Make sure this hobby is not linked to your career; you have to relax and relieve your stress while performing this 确保你的爱好与你的事业无 关，你就可以在完成过程中放松，故选 F 有一个自己喜欢的爱好。 39.C 根据标题中提到 Set aside at least nine minutes a day for physical exercise 留出一定的时间来进行锻炼， A simple 9-minute run around your n
37、eighborhood can do wonders for yourself 仅仅九分钟的在附近的跑步就会产生作用故选 C 没有必要去体育馆， 40.E 根据最后一段第一句话提到 Dont just limit yourself to your fellow travelers - try to connect with the service staff 试着联系那些服务人员，故选 E 开始旅行并学习挑战自己。 答案： GBFCE 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） 阅读下面的短文，从短文后各题所给的四个
38、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。 Lunch hour is crazy at SAME Cafe, the 40-seat restaurant my husband and I run in Denver. A woman in a（ n） _ 41 suit stepped in. “Hi, Libby.“ she said. Wow, what a 42 ! The first time she came to the cafe two years ago, she had no money to pay. 43 many cu
39、stomers, she volunteered to wash dishes and 44 . Look at her now: confident and hopeful. Wasnt this what wed hoped for? In 2003, wed 45 this crazy dream: start a restaurant with a donation box instead of a cash register（收款台） . Right away we hit hurdles（阻碍） . “There is no such thing as a 46 lunch,“ o
40、ne potential landlord （房东） sniffed. I met brokers, bankers and suppliers, only to watch them 47 ， shaking their heads. No bank would lend us the money to open a restaurant with no 48 .The only fund we could get was our individual retirement account. 49 we rented space from a landlord on Colfax Stree
41、t. We put flyers（传单） around the neighborhood, asked friends to 50 the word, and held our breath. Word traveled fast, 51 stories in the papers and on TV. Soon we had more than 50customers a day. A few ate without paying or 52 an hour of work. But most gave what they could, 53 it was just a dollar. Th
42、ose with money gave, and then more. One of our customers left a 54 for 500 dollars. Another bought 1000 dollars in gift certificates. 55 another donated a truck so we could transport 56 from suppliers. People came here partly for what our cafe 57 SAME: So A11 May Eat, We treat everyone with 58 .We h
43、oped to develop a sense of community- so that we might 59 one another. The woman in business suit was one of them. Our 60 to open the cafe was worth it, 41. A. dinner B. evening C. business D. summer 42. A. change B. beauty C. fool D. coincidence 43. A. With B. Like C. Besides D. Towards 44. A. wait
44、 B. sing C. perform D. sweep 45. A. lived B. hatched C. ignored D. achieved 46. A. packed B. delicious C. free D. delivered 47. A. crowd together B. flood in C. walk away D. turn up 48. A. staff support B. regular customers C. lunch boxes D. cash register 49. A. Unfortunately B. Finally C. Interesti
45、ngly D. Illegally 50. A. analyze B. read C. spread D. approve 51. A. thanks to B. apart from C. ahead of D. according to 52. A. regretting B. gaining C. donating D. balancing 53. A. only when B. and forever C. so that D. even if 54. A. reward B. check C. bill D. list 55. A. Still B. Instead C. Other
46、wise D. Thus 56. A. lunch B. customers C. dishes D. produce 57. A. stood for B. applied for C. benefited from D. depended on 58. A. patience B. generosity C. confidence D. dignity 59. A. protect B. trust C. help D. treasure 60. A. dream B. struggle C. management D. style 解析： 41.C 考查名词辨析 A. dinner 晚餐
47、； B. evening 晚上； C. business 生意； D. summer 夏天；句意：一个穿着商务套装的女士迈步进来。根据最后一段中提到 The woman in business suit was one of them，故选 C项。 42.A 考查名词辨析 A. change 改变； B. beauty 美丽； C. fool愚蠢； D. coincidence 巧合；句意：多么大的改变呀。根据下方提到 The first time she came to the cafe two years ago, she had no money to pay 没有钱自然穿的不好，故选
48、A项。 43.B 考查 介词辨析 A. With 和； B. Like 象； C. Besides 况且； D. Towards 向；句意：象许多顾客那样，她来这洗碗，打扫。根据语境提到当年的情景，故选 B项。 44.D 考查动词辨析 A. wait 等待； B. sing 唱歌； C. perform 表演； D. sweep 打扫；象许多顾客那样，她来这洗碗，打扫。根据上文提到 she had no money to pay 故选 D 项。 45.B 考查动词辨析 A. lived 住； B. hatched 密谋； C. ignored 忽视； D. achieved 实现；句意：在 2003 年，我们密谋一个疯狂的想法。根据 start a restaurant with a donation box instead of a cash register（收款台）可知在酝酿一个疯狂的想法，故选 B项。 46.C 考查形容词辨析 A. packed 打包的； B. delicious 美味的； C. free 自由的，免费的； D. delivered 递送；句意：从来没有免费的午餐这样的事情。根据下方提到
