甘肃省兰州一中高考冲刺模拟考试二英语试题.docx

1、甘肃省兰州一中高考冲刺模拟考试二英语试题甘肃省兰州一中2014年高考冲刺模拟考试（二）英语试题 第I 卷第一部分 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A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AWhere is it possible to drive from Rome to Moscow, Madrid, Paris, Vienna, and Stockholm without going to Europe? The answer is in the state of Maine!Throughout th

2、e United States there are many towns and cities that have been named after not only European cities but other countries as well, such as China, Poland, Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. Just how many New World place names are recycled from the Old World names has never been tallied, but one researcher fo

3、und forty-one Londons, fifty-six Berlins, twenty-four Dublins, thirty-two Athenses, and twenty-seven Moscows, among others!1. Which of the following is true according to the passage?A. In the state of Maine there are many different European cities. B. You can drive to many European cities from the s

4、tate of Maine. C. All the settlers in the state of Maine came from Europe. D. The state of Maine has many cities named after European cities.2. The word “tallied” (Line 4, Paragraph 2) is closest in meaning to _.A. built B. believed C. added D. visited3. What might have made the official in Washingt

5、on change Mosco into Moscow? A. Moscow was a world-famous city name. B. He thought Moscoso would prefer Moscow. C. He believed Moscow was a far better name. D. He couldnt spell very well and made a mistake.4. The best title for the passage is _.A. The Story of Moscow, KansasB. American Cities and Th

6、eir Names C. Interesting Names D. Old World Place Names in AmericaB What is the nature of the scientific attitude, the attitude of the man or woman who studies and applies physics, biology, chemistry, geology, engineering, medicine or any other science? We all know that science plays an important ro

7、le in our societies. However, many people believe that our progress depends on two different aspects of science. The first aspect is the application of the machines, products and systems of knowledge that scientists and technologists develop.The second is the application of the special methods of th

8、ought and actionthat scientists use in their work.What are these special methods of thinking and acting? First of all, it seems that a successful scientist is curious he wants to find out how and why the universe works. He usually pays attention to problems which he notices have no satisfying explan

9、ation, andlooks for relationships even if the data available seem to be unconnected. Moreover,he thinks he can improve the existing conditions and enjoys trying to solve the problems which this involves. He is a good observer, accurate, patient and objective (客观的) and uses the facts he observes to t

10、he fullest. For example, trained observers obtain a very large amount of information about a star mainly from the accurate analysis of the simple lines that appear in a spectrum (光谱). He does not accept statements which are not based on the most complete evidence available. He rejects authority as t

11、he only basis for truth. Scientists always check statements and make experiments carefully and objectively.Furthermore,he does not readily accept his own idea, since he knows that man is the least reliable of scientific instruments and that a number of factors tend to disturb objective investigation

12、. Lastly,he is full of imaginationsince he often has to look for relationships in data which are not only complex but also frequently incomplete. Furthermore,he needs imaginationif he wants to guess how processes work and how events take place. These seem to be some of the ways in which a successful

13、 scientist or technologist thinks and acts.5. Which of the following statements about a curious scientist is TRUE?A. He doesnt find confidence and pleasure in work.B. He is interested in problems that are explained.C. He makes efforts to investigate potential connections.D. He looks for new ways of

14、acting.6. Which word can be used to describe the data that a good scientist uses?A. Complete B. Objective C. Complicated D. Accurate7. What does the passage mainly discuss?CA year ago August, Dave Fuss lost his job driving a truck for a small company in west Michigan. His wife, Gerrie, was still wor

15、king in the local school cafeteria, but work for Dave was scarce, and the price of everything was rising. The Fusses were at risk of joining the millions of Americans who have lost their homes in recent years. Then Dave and Gerrie received a timely gift $ 7,000, a legacy (遗产) from their neighbors Is

16、h and Arlene Hatch, who died in an accident. “It really made a difference when we were going under financially.” says Dave.But the Fusses werent the only folks in Alto and the neighboring town of Lowell to receive unexpected legacy from the Hatches. Dozens of other families were touched by the Hatch

17、es generosity. In some cases, it was a few thousand dollars; in others, it was more than $100,000.It surprised nearly everyone that the Hatches had so much money, more than $3 million they were an elderly couple who lived in an old house on what was left of the family farm.Children of the Great Depr

18、ession, Ish and Arlene were known for their habit of saving. They thrived on (喜欢) comparison shopping and would routinely go from store to store，checking prices before making a new purchase.Through the years, the Hatches paid for local children to attend summer camp when their parents couldn t affor

19、d it. “Ish and Arlene never asked if you needed anything.” says their friend Sandy Van Weelden, “They could see things they could do to make you happier, and they would do them.”Even more extraordinary was that the Hatches had their farmland distributed. It was the Hatches wish that their legacy a l

20、egacy of kindness as much as one of dollars and cents should enrich the whole community and last for generations to come.Neighbors helping neighbors that was Ish and Arlene Hatch s story.8. According to the text, the Fusses _.A. were employed by a truck company B. were in financial difficultyC. work

21、ed in a school cafeteria D. lost their home9. Why would the Hatches routinely go from store to store?A. They decided to open a store.B. They wanted to save money.C. They couldnt afford expensive things.D. They wanted to buy gifts for local kids.10. According to Sandy Van Weelden, the Hatches were_.A

22、. understanding B. optimisticC. childlike D. curious11. What can we learn from the text?A. The community of Alto was poor.B. The summer camp was attractive to the parents.C. Sandy Van Weelden got a legacy from the Hatches.D. The Hatches would like the neighbors to follow their example.DThe trip to t

23、he United Stated opened my eyes to the fact that there are a lot of similarities as well as differences between American youth and French youth. The first difference is in appearance. Going around in the U.S., I found that American youth do not really care about their appearance. In the morning, the

24、y choose something in their closet and wear it with another thing, often of different colors and styles, without wondering whether their choices make them look strange. The reason behind this is that they dont care what people look like, but are just interested in their ideas. I think its great, but

25、 it also causes problems. Since they dont care about their appearance, they dont really care about their weight. Often they get fat without realizing it.There are differences in relationships too. When the American youth fall in love, they dont really think of the future. Also, there are differences

26、 in the rules concerning behavior that is allowed. In some respects, the French are more accepting. For example, in America it is generally unacceptable to make physical display of love. Lovers, in theory, cant kiss or hold each other everywhere they want. People think that not showing love in publi

27、c places is a way to respect others. On the contrary, the French youth can do almost everything they want.With regard to other types of relationships, there are also big differences. Americans act differently from French people in front of unknown people. When an American girl, for example, arrives

28、in front of people she has never met before, she will talk with them, trying to create a kind of bond between her and this new circle of people. The French girls will just think about rather than really do this kind of thing because they are too shy and lacking in self-confidence.To finish, I notice

29、d that in American classes, when pupils want to say or ask something, they just do it. In general, they dont really care how the others will judge them. In France, its not the same case. If somebody wants to ask something, he/she will think about it before speaking up. I appreciate the freedom in Am

30、ericans behavior, ideas, and ways of expressing themselves.12. American young people _.A. are just interested in peoples clothes B. show more interest in peoples ideas C. care more about their weight D. are more concerned about appearance14. It can be inferred from the passage that French youth may

31、think more about _.A. their relationships futureB. their public images C. their physical displays D. their lovers ideas15. The passage is mainly about the_ between American youth and French youth. A. similarities B. friendship C. differences D. differences and the similarities第二节（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分）根据

32、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。选项中有两项为多于选项。EmpathyLast year, researchers from the University of Michigan reported that empathy, the ability to understand other people, among college students had dropped sharply over the past 10 years. _16_ Today, people spend more time alone and are less likely to join groups and clubs.Jennifer Freed, a co-director of a teen progra