1、 朝阳县柳城高中 2014-2015 学年度高三第二次模拟考试英语试题试卷满分 120 分 考试时间 120 分钟第卷第二部分: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【题文】The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded annually and the first woman to win this prize was Baroness Bertha Felicie Sophie von Suttner in 1905. In fact, he
2、r work inspired the creation of the Prize. The first American woman to win this prize was Jane Addams, in 1931. However, Addams is best known as the founder of Hull House. Jane Addams was born in 1860, into a wealthy family. She was one of a small number of women in her generation to graduate from c
3、ollege. Her dedication to improving the lives of those around her led her to work for social reform and world peace. In the 1880s Jane Addams travelled to Europe. While she was in London, she visited a “settlement house” called Toynbee Hall. Inspired by Toynbee Hall, Addams and her friend, Ellen Gat
4、es Starr, opened Hull House in a neighborhood of slums in Chicago in 1899. Hull House provided a day care center for children of working mothers, a community kitchen, and visiting nurses. Addams and her staff gave classes in English literacy, art, and other subjects. Hull House also became a meeting
5、 place for clubs and labor unions. Most of the people who worked with Addams in Hull House were well educated, middle-class women. Hull House gave them an opportunity to use their education and it provided a training ground for careers in social work. Before World War I, Addams was probably the most
6、 beloved woman in America. In a newspaper poll that asked, “Who among our contemporaries are of the most value to the community?”, Jane Addams was rated second, after Thomas Edison. When she opposed Americas involvement in World War I, however, newspaper editors called her a traitor and a fool, but
7、she never changed her mind. Jane Addams was a strong champion of several other causes. Until 1920, American women could not vote. Addams joined in the movement for womens suffrage (选举权 ) and was a vice president of the National American Woman Suffrage Association. She was a founding member of the Na
8、tional Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), and was president of the Womens International League for Peace and Freedom. Her reputation was gradually restored during the last years of her life. She died of cancer in 1935. 21.With which of the following subjects is the passage ma
9、inly concerned?A.The first award of the Nobel Peace Prize to an American woman.B.Jane Addams work for social reform and world peace.C.The early development of Social Work in America.D.Contributions of educated women to American society.22.Which of the following can be learned from the passage?A.Thos
10、e who lived near Hull House had excellent literacy skills.B.Jane Addams is most famous for her opening of Hull House.C.The work of Baroness Bertha Felicie Sophie von Suttner was an inspiration to Jane Addams. D.Jane Addams considered herself as a citizen of the world rather than of one particular co
11、untry.23.The underlined word “dedication” in Paragraph 2 can most probably be taken place of “ ”. A.obligation B.involvement C.commitment D.enthusiasm 24.Jane Addams was inspired to open Hull House . A.after she was invited by a “settlement house” in ChicagoB.when she had an opportunity to do social
12、 workC.before she traveled to Europe in the 1880s D.when she visited Toynbee HallB【题文】Second-hand Goods for SaleAll the goods and furniture in my apartment for sale at unbelievable prices:Item Age Condition / Remarks PriceComputer desk with a reading lamp 1 yrLooks new and well maintained.A minor sc
13、ratch on the side of the desk.$40Leather sofa and an armchair 3 yrs In great condition. $80Small book cabinet 2 yrs Wooden cabinet. $45Sony 42 television 2 yrs Brand new. Excellent buy! $300Washing machine 5 yrsFunctional. Minor issues with programming button.$80Microwave oven 3 yrs Still cooks well
14、 $100Cooking utensils (器具)13 yrsSuitable for simple cooking. $20You wont get prices like these anywhere. Everything listed must be sold by the end of this month as I will be leaving the country on the first of January. I am open to negotiating a deal with anyone picking up 3 items or more.I can also
15、 provide transport for the bulky item listed above if delivery is within the city. E-mail:.To: From: james_Subject: Second-hand Goods for Sale AdHi, I saw your advertisement in the Daily News. I am new in the city and have a new, empty apartment. Your list caught my attention right away, as the thin
16、gs you have for sale are just what I need for my new apartment. I need the basic stuff for my daily need, and it would be great if I could come and take a look at the items. Also, could you provide me with the details of the problem you mentioned with your washing machine? I really could use it sinc
17、e I have to walk five blocks to do my laundry.Also, Id like to know how much of a discount you are willing to offer me if I pick up the sofa, television, and washing machine?Anyway, due to my long working hours and night class, I am only available to meet on Tuesday and Thursday night. I am availabl
18、e the whole day on Saturdays and Sundays. My mobile is (852) 4439-9889.James25.What is being offered to the buyer at no cost?A.Delivery within the city. B.Cooking utensils.C.A reading lamp. D.One months rent.26.Why is the owner getting rid of his used goods?A.He plans to replace them with new furnit
19、ure.B.He will be moving overseas.C.He is in need of money right away.D.He is moving into a furnished apartment.27.What is the purpose of the e-mail message?A.To inquire about the items on sale.B.To seek information about the apartment.C.To respond to a request made.D.To find out if delivery is avail
20、able.C【题文】The next generation of robots will be able to see objects, will have a sense of touch, and will make critical decisions.Engineering skilled and computer technology are developing artificial vision for robots. With the ability to “see”, robots can identify and inspect one specific class of
21、objects out of a stack of different kinds of materials. One robot vision system uses of electronicdigital cameras containing many rows of lights sensitive materials measure the intensity of light and convert the light rays into a range of numbers. The numbers are part of a gray-scale system in which
22、 brightness is measured in a range of values. One scale ranges from 0 to 15, and another from 0 to 255.The 0 is represented by black. The highest number is white. The numbers in between represent different shades of gray. The computer then makes the calculations and converts the numbers into a pictu
23、re that shows an image of the object in question. It is not yet known whether robots will one day have vision as good as human vision. Technicians believe they will, but only after years of development. Engineers working on other advances are designing and experimenting with new types of articulated
24、 metal hands and fingers, giving robots a sense of touch. Other engineers are writing new programs allowing robots to make decisions such as whether to discard (丢弃) defective parts in finished products. To do this, the robot will also have to be capable of identifying those defective parts.These fut
25、ure robots, assembled with a sense of touch and the ability to see and make decisions, will have plenty of work to do. They can be used to prospect for minerals on the ocean floor or in deep areas of mines too dangerous for humans to enter. They will work as gas station attendants, firefighters, hou
26、se-keepers, and security personnel. The robot business will continue to grow also. Financial analysts believe this business will soar from a $100 million-industry at the start of the 1980s to a $5-billion industry in a few years. Anyone wanting to understand the industry of the future will have to k
27、now about robots.28.Why is it so important for robots to be able to “see”?A.Because so they can criticize human factory personnel.B.Because so they can make critical decisions.C.Because so they can completely work as human beings.D.Because they have a strong desire.29.Why will those people intereste
28、d in industry have to know about robots?A.Because robot business will grow rapidly.B.Because robots will be very useful.C.Because robots will become very popular in industry.D.Because they can make a lot of money.30.What is the meaning of “defective” in the second paragraph?A.Having a noticeable or
29、desired effect.B.Unquestionable and undoubted.C.Imperfect, having serious errors.D.Not enough in quantity.31.What is the best title for this passage?A.Future Robots Will Have Plenty of Work to DoB.Future Robots Will See, Touch, and ThinkC.Engineers to Care Design New Types of cheap RobotsD.Future Ro
30、bots Will Have Visions as Good Human VisionD【题文】Though some people have suggested that women should return to housework in order to leave more jobs for men, the idea has been rejected by both women and men in public opinion polls. Lately some union officials have suggested that too many women are em
31、ployed in type of work more suitable for men and that women should step aside to make way for unemployed young men. They argue that womenespecially women in their childbearing years actually delay economic development and result in lower productivity, poor quality and inefficiency.To solve the probl
32、em, they have suggested that the working women stay at home while their husbands or brothers were given double wages. They argue that under these circumstances, families would retain their same level of income, and women could run the house and raise children much better.The suggestion has been reje
33、cted by 9 out of 10 people polled. A hundred persons in a big city were questioned last summer. Out of 50 women, 46 said they were unwilling to leave their jobs, no matter what the situation was. The other 4 said they would like to return home if their jobs could be taken by their sons or daughters.
34、 Of 50 men polled, only 6 said they would like to see their wives give up their jobs, if it meant higher wages for themselves.Some other people have suggested another way called “phased employment” theory. The theory suggests that a woman worker take leave from her job when she is seven months pregn
35、ant and stay off the job until her baby reaches the age of 3.It suggests that women on leave receive 75 percent of their normal salary and be allowed to return to work after the 3-year period. This will benefit children, women, their families and the society. Some of those polled, both women and men
36、, felt the idea is a good one. It definitely seems to be more acceptable than the suggestion that women return home forever.32.Some union officials have suggested that women should return home because . A.all of them are employed in unsuitable types of workB.most skilled male workers are now unemplo
37、yedC.their participation in work has a bad influence on the economic developmentD.nowadays no one can take care of children except women 33.Some union officials have suggested that if women resign their jobs, . A.they should be allowed to attend school to be trainedB.their jobs should be taken over
38、by the male members of their familiesC.the male employees in their families should receive double wagesD.their children should also leave their kindergartens 34.From the passage we can see “phased employment” means . A.two or more women share the same jobB.a woman should resign her job forever if sh
39、e has a childC.women stay at home on weekdays and go to work on weekends or holidaysD.women are allowed to take leave from their jobs during their childbearing years 35.According to the “phased employment” theory, during a womans leave from her job . A.her work should be done by her husband or her b
40、rothersB.either her husband or her brothers will be given double wagesC.her family can still keep the same level of incomeD.her income level will be a little lower than it normally is 第二节 (共 5 小题;每小题 2 分,满分 10 分)【题文】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。Write an essay when applying for scholarshi
41、psNot every scholarship requires its applicants to write an essay, but many do. Some of the questions might be specific to the organization providing the scholarship, but most questions tend to follow along similar themes or topics. “How would winning this scholarship help you improve your community
42、 / state / country / etc.?” 36 Briefly summarize how the scholarship will allow you to meet your study goals while explaining how you plan to use your education to make a difference in the society. “What are your short-term and long-term goals?” The point here is to demonstrate how motivated you are
43、. Write the truth, rather than the answer you think the sponsor wants to read. For short-term goals, express your desire to go to college, learn about your field, and get basic experience. 37 38 Obviously, if you are the leader of any clubs or a major participant in a community program, you would wr
44、ite about it. “Who do you draw inspiration from?” 39 Explain the positive qualities of the person you choose and write about how you hope to adopt those qualities as your own some day. 40 If asked to explain what you wish to accomplish with your education, “world peace” is not an acceptable response
45、. A.Write what you know.B.Avoid unrealistic answers.C.“How have you demonstrated leadership ability in and out of school?”D.For long-term goals, explain what you will be doing with your degree in ten years.E.Scholarship providers who ask this question are interested in applicants who are aware of so
46、cietys needs.F.The question will usually indicate if you should choose someone from your personal life or if you should choose a well-known figure.G.If your title and first paragraph make the reader eager to read your essay, then your last sentence makes the reader remember you.第三部分:英语知识运用(共两节,满分 45
47、 分)第一节:完形填空(共 20 小题;每小题 1.5 分,满分 30 分)【题文】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。I got a part-time job working at the local coffee shop. I had figured the job would be 41 . What I hadnt 42 were the women who felt that the coffee was much too creamy, or the men who wanted their iced coffees
48、remade again and again until they 43 a certain level of perfection. 44 , I didnt leave the job. One rainy day, a regular customer came in looking 45 . I asked what the problem was, but he wouldnt tell me any details. He said he felt like going into bed, pulling the sheets up over his 46 , and stayin
49、g there for a few years. Before he 47 , I handed him a bag along with his iced coffee. He looked at me in 48 because he hadnt ordered anything but the coffee. He 49 the bag and saw I had given him his favorite type of doughnut. “Its on me,” I told him. “Have a nice day.” He smiled and thanked me before turning around and 50 back out into the rain. The next day was a horrible one. The rain was still 51 and everyone was using
