1、 成都石室中学高 2015 届高考模拟考试（二）英语试卷（考试时间：120 分钟 满分：150 分）第卷(选择题，共 90 分)第一部分 英语知识运用（共两节, 满分 40 分）第一节 单项填空（共 10 小题；每小题 1 分, 满分 10 分）从 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。1.Ive decided to compete in the race, but Im afraid I wont be the best._. You never know until you try.A. Enjoy yourself B. Go fo
2、r it C. Do as you like D. Take your time2. Although faced with stress from constant exams, she lost _ of her enthusiasm for study.A. either B. none C. neither D. nothing3. I cant remember _ I met the man. A. where was it B. it was where C. where it was that D. where was it that 4.Look what youve don
3、e! You _ more careful. Oh, I am terribly sorry for that. A. should have been B. should be C. must be D. would have been 5. Hurry up! By the time we get to the church, the marriage service _. A. had started B. will have started C. has started D. must have started 6. At the center of the garden there
4、stands a little sign _ “Keep off the grass”.A. on which writes B. it says C. on which is read D. which reads 7. Normally_ over 60 students, a class in Shishi Senior High School appears to be crowded.A. consisting of B. consisted of C. To consist of D. being consisted of8. The engineers are so busy t
5、hat they have zero time for activities, _ they have the interest. A. wherever B. whenever C. even if D. as if9. Alexander tried to get his work _ in the medical circles. A. to recognize B. recognizing C. recognize D. recognized10. _ your composition carefully, and some spelling mistakes can be avoid
6、ed. A. Check B. checking C. If you check D. To check第二节 完形填空 (共 20 小题；每题 1.5 分, 满分 30 分)阅读下面短文, 掌握其大意, 然后从题后所给四个选项（ A、B、C、D ）中选出最佳答案。Yesterday, our teacher asked us when a man could be referred to as an old man. David stood up and said people with wrinkles could be called old people, However, Mary d
7、idnt 11 , for some people may gain wrinkles at an earlier age owing to their 12 work. Then Lily expressed her idea that those reaching their 60s or more could be called old people. This time, Emily expressed her 13 that some old people may still be energetic and trying to pursue their dreams, which
8、makes them appear 14 .The class was over and we still didnt reach any 15 , so the teacher asked us to think about it after class.The 16 has reminded me of the saying of J. Barrymore that a man isnt old as long as he is 17 something.My grandma is such a woman who pursues her dream 18 when shes 70 now
9、. She has 19 her dream of being a painter since she was a little child. 20 , because her family was poor, she had to 21 her dream and stepped into 22 to raise money so as to support her family. Though she has 23 abandoned her dream, she could hardly find any 24 to realize it because of the tough wor
10、k. 25 , chance came when she retired from her work. She began taking her painting lessons 26 she had all-white hair and lots of wrinkles. At first, I was 27 her idea of attending school at so old an age, but after seeing her paint happily and enjoyably, I 28 feeling it a good choice. She seems energ
11、etic and 29 fine.So if we have our dreams and seek for them, we arent old. Its when we dont know what we want and let 30 be the center point of our lives that we can finally be regarded as the old.11. A. respond B. agree C. identify D. understand12. A. negative B. boring C. tough D. challenging13. A
12、. certainty B. wish C. theory D. concern14. A. attractive B. young C. intelligent D. ambitious15. A. conclusion B. contract C. decision D. destination16. A. embarrassment B. obstacle C. question D. confusion17. A. preserving B. seeking C. treasuring D. possessing18. A. even B. nearly C. only D. hard
13、ly19. A. realized B. changed C. promoted D. kept20. A. However B. Instead C. Moreover D. Therefore21. A. give up B. search for C. put aside D. stick to22. A. reality B. society C. world D. nature23. A. seldom B. occasionally C. already D. never24. A. time B. energy C. help D. money25. A. Suddenly B.
14、 Finally C. Soon D. Fortunately26. A. because B. once C. though D. unless27. A. against B. for C. at D. with28. A. risked B. rejected C. continued D. began29. A. feels B. proves C. looks D. grows30. A. achievements B. regrets C. dreams D. difficulties第二部分 阅读理解 （共 25 小题, 满分 50 分）第一节（共 20 小题；每小题 2 分,
15、满分 40 分）阅读短文, 从每题所给四个选项（A 、B、C、D ）中选出最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将其涂黑。AI travel a lot in my work, and what I dislike about my job is eating alone. It always makes me feel lonely to see others laughing and talking. So, room service for several nights was a better choice for me.After having room service three nights
16、at a hotel in Houston, however, I needed to get out of my room. Although the restaurant opened at 6:30, I arrived at 6:25. The waiter at the front desk made a comment about my “being there really early”. I explained my dislike of eating alone in restaurants. He then seated me at a lovely table and a
17、sked me whether I would mind if he sat down with me for a while.I was glad! He sat and talked with me about his career goals and the difficulty of being at work on nights, weekends and holidays. He said he hadnt enough time to be with his family. After 15 minutes, he saw some customers at the front
18、desk and excused himself. I noticed that before he went to the front desk, he stopped in the kitchen for a moment.Then another waiter came out of the kitchen and had a wonderful chat with me. Before I left that night, some other waiters, even the cook, had come out of the kitchen and sat with me!Whe
19、n I asked for my bill about one hour later, all the people who had sat down with me came over in a big group to my table, and presented me with a red rose. And I cried! What had begun as a lonely night ended as a beautiful experience.31. The author asked for room service because _.A. a lot of money
20、would be saved in this wayB. he didnt like to eat with other people around C. he didnt wanted to be recognized by the waiters D. seeing people laughing and talking made him feel bad 32. How did the waiter feel when he saw the author come in at 6:25?A. Dissatisfied. B. Pleased. C. Surprised. D. Angry
21、.33. From the third paragraph, we can learn that the waiter at the front desk _.A. knew how to attract more customers to his restaurantB. found it hard to balance his work and his familyC. was getting tired of his present jobD. had never had such a chance to talk about his worries34. The author want
22、s to tell us that _.A. people are actually all lonely in their own way B. restaurants should put the need of customers firstC. the kindness of strangers can make you less lonelyD. restaurants are full of surprises for lonely peopleBYou can hear a soft sound as they approach. They look similar to ska
23、teboards but are actually quite different. They are longboards and are rapidly becoming a more common and stylish way to quickly get around.Longboarding began in the 1950s, originally known as sidewalk surfing because riders would move in a way that resembled catching a wave. The boards got their na
24、me because they are much longer and wider than skateboards, usually between 90 and 150 centimeters in length. Every kind of longboard consists of trucks, four wheels and a long deck. The size and shape vary, however, depending on how a rider plans to use it. Unlike their shorter cousins, longboards
25、are not intended for doing tricks. Their most basic use is for travel. Commuting (往返) via longboard is now common on college campuses in the U.S. However, they are good for far more than travel. Most longboarders enjoy the feeling that the board gives, a feeling similar to surfing. But some adventur
26、ous riders want more than a feeling. The sport of speedboarding appeals to these thrill-seekers who are looking for an adrenalin (肾上腺素) rush. Speedboards are designed for riding down hills at high speeds while keeping balance. Since the sport can be dangerous, riders usually wear suits and helmets,
27、in the event of a fall. Those who dont have the need for speed put their longboards to other good uses. Riders can compete in slalom (障碍赛) racing or long-distance riding, both of which require accuracy and strength. If you want something completely unique, there is even longboard dancing. This styli
28、sh set of moves is performed while rolling on a board.For feeling, speed or style, give a longboard a try. You might just discover you enjoy the ride.35. We may learn from the underlined sentence that .A. longboards can only be used for travelB. skateboards are meant for doing tricksC. shorter cousi
29、ns dont intend to play jokesD. longboards are popular on college campuses36. If you are a thrill-seeker, you had better choose .A. Speedboarding B. slalom racingC. long-distance riding D. longboard dancing37. The author wrote the passage to .A. study the origin of longboards B. inform people of the
30、latest productC. investigate the benefits of longboards D. encourage people to take up longboarding38. What would be the best title for the passage?A. Commuting via Longboard B. A Feeling Similar to SurfingC. Longboarding Getting Around D. Skateboards and LongboardsCA lot of people are afraid spider
31、s even the small ones. But a big tarantula (鸟蛛) is much more terrifying for many. Now, scientists in Sri Lanka have discovered a huge species of tarantula thats about the size of a persons face.The first part of the spiders scientific name, Poecilotheria rajaei, comes from the Greek words for “spott
32、ed”(poikilos) and “wild beast” (therion). Its species name, rajaei, comes from a local police officer who helped the team that discovered the creature. Poecilotheria rajaei has 8-inch long legs, and unusual spots colored gray, pink, and yellow. Although it is very big, is there a real reason to be a
33、fraid of one? Maybe. This tarantula has enough poisonous fluid to kill mice and small birds and snakes but its bite wouldnt cause the death of most humans.Poecilotheria rajaei was first seen in 2009, when a villager in Sri Lanka found the body of a male and brought it to Ranil Nanayakkara, co-founde
34、r of Sri Lankas Biodiversity Education and Research organization.An examination of the awesome creature proved that it was a type of tarantula scientists hadnt seen before. So Nanayakkara carefully looked through the Sri Lankan forests to try to find more of the spiders.Its still too early to know w
35、hether this species is endangered. But researchers fear that the tarantulas natural habitat is slowly being destroyed. “They prefer old trees, but due to the widespread removal of trees the number has dropped,” Nanayakkara said in an interview. Tarantulas have eight legs and two body parts. They are
36、 different from insects, which have only six legs but three body parts. Tarantulas have hairy bodies and are usually larger than other types of spiders. Some species of tarantulas can live up to 25 years.While Poecilotheria rajaei is very big, the largest tarantula is the Goliath bird-eater (Theraph
37、osa blondi). Found in the rainforests of South America, its legs can be up to 10 inches long. But dont worry if you ever see one: Its poisonous fluid isnt really dangerous to humans.39. According to the text, Poecilotheria rajaei _.A. has unique spots B. is mostly yellowC. has 10-inch long legs D. w
38、as first seen by the Greeks40. Which of the following is most likely to survive a bite from Poecilotheria rajaei?A. A little girl. B. A small bird.C. A big mouse. D. A small snake.41. The number of Poecilotheria rajaei has dropped because_.A. the global climate has changed B. they have too many natu
39、ral enemiesC. some people are killing them illegally D. more and more forests are disappearing42. Which section of a newspaper is the text most probably taken from?A. Life. B. Nature. C. Science. D. Business.DSurfing the net when you should be finishing a work report, changing clothes when you have
40、a train to catch, or perhaps even lying in bed when youve promised yourself youll work out. Sound familiar? You arent alone. We all procrastinate (拖延 ) sometimes, especially when it comes to things we arent really fond of. A study revealed that we spend about 218 minutes procrastinating every day, w
41、hich amounts to 55 days of lost time each year. We might not think these figures particularly worthy of worry, but when we look at the overall impact of procrastination on our lives, its a different story. Not only does this cost financial loss, it also affects peace of mind. In general, people who
42、continually put things off are unhappier, as well as being less wealthy and healthy.So why do we do it? “When we avoid taking action, were really avoiding pain,” explains psychiatrist (精神病学家) Phil Stutz. For most of us, pain avoidance isnt limited to one situation. It applies to almost anything that
43、s painful. Most of us try our best never to leave a comfort zone. Thats why we sacrifice something much more valuable: time. “Our time on earth is limited,” Stutz adds. “Every moment is an opportunity well never have again. Procrastinators act as if they have all the time in the world. But deep down
44、, they know theyre wasting parts of their life. The trouble is, most of them dont know how to free themselves.”One way he says we can reach this level of freedom is by overcoming the pain of avoidance using daily visualization (想象). “Picture the pain youre avoiding as a black cloud in front of you,”
45、 Stutz says. “Notice how youre tired of the ways this pain has held you back in life, and tell yourself that youre determined to conquer it. Then its time to get through the cloud and to the other side where youre free.” It is obvious that this tool works when we want to procrastinate. We then get i
46、nto the habit of moving “towards” pain instead of away from it.Experts insist: procrastinators can change their behavior; it takes a lot of self-work but in the end, its worth the effort. And start today, not tomorrow.43. The writer begins the passage by . A. mentioning habitual activities B. asking
47、 related questionsC. presenting abnormal things D. comparing different opinions 44. According to the passage, people procrastinate because they .A. get accustomed to taking action B. dont know how to free themselvesC. are not aware of the limited time D. prefer to stay in the comfort zone to avoid p
48、ain45. One possible way to stop procrastination is to .A. lie in bed B. avoid the pain C. overcome it mentally D. reach the freedom 46. Whats the writing purpose of the passage?A. To analyze the trouble procrastination causes.B. To show what contributes to procrastination.C. To encourage people to defeat procrastination.D. To solve the problems caused by procrastination.EThey say that sticks and stones may break your bones, but words will never do the same
