英语衡水金卷调研卷普通高等学校招生全国统一考试模拟试题英语四.docx

1、英语衡水金卷调研卷普通高等学校招生全国统一考试模拟试题英语四第一部分 阅读理解（百强校英语解析团队专供）（共两节，满分40分）第一节 （共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AIf you have a long holiday to spend, where can you go?Nikoi Island, IndonesiaLess than 85 km but somehow a whole world away from Singapores shining skyline lies Nikoi Island. Surro

2、unded by white sandy shorelines and vivid coral reefs, Nikois centre is hidden in rainforest, resulting in amazing biodiversity seen in its native plants, animals and bird life. Marrying traditional Indonesian craftsmanship with contemporary design, Nikoi boasts just 15 stilted（建于支柱上的）beach houses,

3、all with breathtaking sea views, guaranteeing privacy and total escape from the daily grind.Amanpulo, PhilippinesThe only property on Pamalican Island, the luxurious Amanpulo resort offers extremely impressive accommodation, with only access to over five kilometres of clean coral sand beach. Designe

4、d to resemble indigenous Bahay Kubo homes, Amanpulos beachside, treetop and hillside villas all feature comfortable decks with hammocks（吊床）from which to enjoy the spectacular views of the greenish-blue sea below. Fill your schedule with Amanpulos signature aquatic adventures (including diving, winds

5、urfing and sailing), recharge in the award-winning spa or feast upon locally caught seafood the choice is yours.Song Saa, CambodiaSong Saas incredible ocean views, and breathtaking sunsets are a very typical example of pure paradise. Its 24 villas each with their own sea-view private plunge pool are

6、 designed to reflect the natural beauty of Cambodias coastline; built from recycled wood with straw roofs and driftwood furnishings, these presences are stylish proof of Song Saas admirable commitment to sustainability（持续）and conservation. You can choose to do as much or as little as you want here,

7、with rainforest tours, island safaris and reef snorkelling just some of the activities on offer that showcase this spectacular destination.1. What can we see in the center of Nikois Island?A. Lands of desert. B. Streams and rivers.C. Kinds of animals and plants. D. Tall buildings.2. What can we lear

8、n about the Amanpulos villas?A. They are made of bricks.B. We can have a good view of the sea there.C. They are very expensive.D. We can learn much historic stories from them.3. What activity can you enjoy in Song Saa?A. Diving. B. White rafting.C. Mountain-climbing. D. Rainforest tour.BNatural sele

9、ction is the process by which one type of animal within a species thrives because of certain characteristics that make it more likely to live than others in its group. The history of the peppered moth（灰蛾）is an example of the natural selection process.In 19th century England, certain types of peppere

10、d moths were able to better blend（融合）into their surroundings. During that time period, great changes were happening in Great Britain. The Industrial Revolution was part of this change, and with it came air pollution. Natural selection often takes hundred or even thousands of years to occur. For the

11、peppered moth, this process occurred comparatively quickly.At the beginning of the Industrial Age, most peppered moths in England were light-colored and covered with black markings, although a few moths had dark-colored wings. Because the light-colored moths blended into the light-colored bark on th

12、e trees, they could not be easily seen by birds that would eat them. As the air grew more polluted, however, tree trunks became covered with soot（烟煤）and became darker. The light-colored moths became easy for birds to see against the dark tree trunks. Since the dark-colored moths now had the advantag

13、e, their numbers grew. Within 50 years, the peppered moth went from being mostly light-colored to being mostly dark-colored.In the 20th century, the air cleared up, and the peppered moth population changed again. As tree trunks lighted due to less soot in the air, light-colored moths once again had

14、an advantage. Their numbers increased as soot levels declined. Depending on their environment, the coloration of the moths helped them to be “naturally selected” to survive.4. Which of the following has the closest meaning to the underlined word “thrives” in the first paragraph?A. Reduces. B. Booms.

15、 C. Changes. D. Endangers.5. What can we infer about the peppered moths natural selection process?A. The length of time was unusual.B. The soot levels in England did not affect it.C. This type of color change was typical for moths.D. It was a good example of environmental protection.6. Whats the dif

16、ference between light-colored and dark-colored moths?A. Dark-colored moths were originally easy to see on trees.B. Both kinds of moths preferred the dark-colored trees.C. Birds failed to see light-colored moths.D. The color of moths was unimportant.7. Which would most likely happen if soot darkened

17、Englands trees again?A. Birds would eat fewer moths.B. Moths would not be able to stay alive.C. Light-colored moths would disturb peoples life.D. The population of dark-colored moths would increase.CHaving three cancer patients in the same household can turn a whole family upside down. Michelle Bruc

18、e, her husband, Jeremy, and their son, Holden, all had cancer. The family moved to Michelles hometown of Franklin, Nebraska six years ago, so her parents could help.Doctors found Holdens brain tumor（肿瘤）, when he was 12 years old. His family was living in a small town at the time, but there were rela

19、ted doctors in the state. Holden had two operations in Omaha clinic, both of which were tough.When Holdens cancer came back again in 2012, nothing could be done. But the family didnt give up. They reached out to Boston Childrens Hospital, which has better equipment and doctors with more experience o

20、perating on kids. After looking at Holdens records, the doctor sent back her diagnosis: She was confident that she could remove the tumor.The family was beyond relieved, until they learned insurance wouldnt cover any of the operations costs. The operation would cost $39,000 more than the parents cou

21、ld afford. The family got desperate.In a town of just 1,000 people, however, word traveled fast. Within days, a local woman Michelle had never met in person called to say she was planning an event to raise money for Holden. Michelle was touched.The event was uplifting. Finally, the town raised $45,0

22、00 enough to cover not just Holdens hospital bills, but for Michelle and Jeremys trip to Boston with their son. “I just didnt know what to say,” said Michelle. “Nobody could really believe it.”Holdens operation went much more smoothly than the first two. He is cancer-free and now is attending Centra

23、l Community College-Hastings on a full-ride scholarship.8. Where did Michelles parents live?A. Florida. B. Boston. C. Omaha. D. Franklin.9. Why did Holdens family go to Boston Childrens hospital?A. Because it was near their home.B. Because it had better equipment and doctors.C. Because the medical e

24、xpense there was cheaper.D. Because they were familiar with the doctors there.10. What was the feeling of the family when they learned the operations cost?A. They were in despair.B. They were very delighted.C. They were very surprised.D. They remained calm.11. What is the best title of the passage?A

25、. Worlds Best Cancer DoctorsB. Brave Boy Who Conquered His CancerC. 1,000 People Saved A Teens LifeD. Countrys Welfare System ShinedDIts just been three months after the first bike-sharing company arrived in Singapore, but reports of abuse and vandalism（故意破坏）of shared bikes in the city keep appearin

26、g on social media.The majority of these shared bikes are stationless, which means they dont need to be stopped at a designated（指定的）spot. They lock themselves after your ride is over, and youre meant to just leave the bike at the side of a road.But users have been chaining up bicycles outside their a

27、partments, preventing others from using them. Some people bring them up to their apartment floors, so they cant be found easily by other users. Some people have removed the bikes number plates or codes, and some even have painted over the bikes to claim the bikes for themselves. Most of the abused b

28、ikes belong to either Singapore-based oBike, or ofo, a bike-sharing giant based in China.ofo has encouraged Singaporean users to report issues. oBike said that the number of bicycles that were damaged made up less than one percent of its fleet. The company said in February that it planned to bring i

29、n “tens of thousands” of bikes by mid-2017. The company has yet to ban anyone from its service, but said that it would take appropriate action including making reports to the police.oBike also introduced a shortcoming system, similar to that of its competitor, China-based Mobike. Users start with 10

30、0 points, which get taken away for errant（出格的）behaviour such as forgetting to lock the bike, or parking at non-designated areas. Users are banned from using oBike when their scores reach zero. oBike has an eight-man operation team that can remove bicycles parked casually.When approached for comment,

31、 Mobike said, “In China, just as in Singapore, there are always a tiny minority of people who abuse the bikes, so we designed our system to prevent this type of abuse.”12. Who is the owner of most of the abused bikes?A. Chinese government.B. Local government.C. A bike-sharing giant based in China.D.

32、 The users of the bikes.13. What is the attitude of the oBike toward the abuse of bikes?A. Tolerant. B. Indifferent. C. Supportive. D. Disapproving.14. What is the meaning of the underlined word “that” in the fifth paragraph?A. System.B. Bike.C. Company.D. Report.15. What can we learn from the passage about shared bikes?A. They will be introduced soon.B. The abuse of the bikes is on the increase.C