届高三英语第二次模拟考试试题.docx

1、届高三英语第二次模拟考试试题2015级高三英语第二次模拟考试试卷第卷一、阅读理解 (共15题；每小题2分，满分30分)AWhats on in Beijing?Discover the best things to do in Beijing with our weekly introduction of art and exhibitions, music, performances and trending activities around town. To recommend an upcoming event or activity, please contact li-ping(.

2、Jersey BoysJersey Boys is a Broadway musical that dramatizes the rise and fall of Frankie Valli and the 1960s rock n roll group Four Seasons.According to Selladoor Worldwide, the groups Beijing tour will see a brand-new production of the musical. Since its 2005 premiere（首映） in New York, the musical

3、has won 57 major awards worldwide.2:30 pm to 7:30 pm, Jan. 5 to Jan. 13. Tianqiao Performing ArtsCenter, 9 Tianqiao Nandajie, Xicheng District. 400 - 635 - 3355.Ticket: 199 - 1 299 yuan($ 30 - $ 200)London Philharmonic Orchestra set to thrill BeijingThe London Philharmonic Orchestra will give two pe

4、rformances in Beijing on Jan. 5 and 6.Under Russian conductor Vasily Petrenko, the orchestra will perform pieces by H. Berliozs and P. I. Tchaikovskys.7:30 pm, Jan. 5-6. Concert Hall, NationalCenter for the Performing Arts, 2 West Changan Avenue, Xicheng District. 010 - 6655 - 0000.Ticket: 380 - 1 6

5、80 yuanWorks of Chinese master woodcarverA solo exhibition of Chinese woodcarving master Lu Guangzheng is underway at the NationalMuseum. The exhibition is a showcase of traditional woodcarving techniques unique to the city of Dongyang, East Chinas ZhejiangProvince.9 am - 5 pm (closed on Mondays), t

6、hrough Jan. 21. NationalMuseum of China, 16 East Changan Avenue, Dongcheng District. 010 - 6511 - 6188.Ticket: FreeLarge-scale (大型的) immersive showThe large-scale show Memory 5D +, directed by Ulan Xuerong, is ongoing in Beijing from Jan. 4 to 7. The show follows the emotional entanglement (纠结) betw

7、een black and white spirits, representing yin and yang, and the flora girl.7:30 pm, Jan. 5; 2:30 pm/7:30 pm, Jan. 6; 7:30 pm, Jan. 7. Beijing Exhibition Theater, 135 Xizhimenwai Dajie (Street), Xicheng District.Ticket: 180 - 1 080 yuan1What does the writer tell us about Jersey Boys?A. It is a succes

8、sful musical play.B. It will be on for 8 days.C. It is a Broadway musical group.D. The ticket of the play is the cheapest.2What can be expected to show up in National Museum of China?A. Jersey Boys.B. London Philharmonic Orchestra.C. Large-scale immersive show.D. Works of Chinese master woodcarver.3

9、Whats the purpose of this passage?A. To catch peoples eyeballs.B. To show the best things in Beijing.C. To give information about events in Beijing.D. To persuade people to participate in some activities.BSmokers may ignore the health warnings by telling themselves their habit makes them look cool.

10、After all, sex symbols James Dean and Humphrey Bogart were rarely seen without a cigarette. However, the latest evidence shows that smoking actually makes you less attractive to the opposite sex. Wrinkles from smoking a cigarette may be to blame for people judging non-smokers to be better-looking.Th

11、is was the result of a study asking more than 500 people to pick the most attractive of twins where one smoked and the other did not. Men found female non-smokers the most attractive in two-thirds of cases, while women chose non-smoking men as the most attractive 68 percent of the time.Professor Ian

12、 Penton-Voak, a co-author of the study from Bristol University, said, “People assume that smoking causes damage to the skin and appearance, but this is a really neat way of looking at it because these twins are genetically identical, so we can control for genetic factors involved in ageing. Appearan

13、ce seems to be important to people, especially young people, so we could use these sorts of findings as a basis for future interventions to stop people smoking.”Smoking can speed up the normal ageing, even after only a decade. Nicotine causes narrowing of the blood vessels in the outermost layers of

14、 the skin, while the chemicals in tobacco smoke damage collagen and elastin, fibres which give the skin its elasticity (弹性).The wrinkles this causes are added to by facial expressions made when smoking such as pursing the lips when inhaling (吸气) or squinting to keep smoke out of your eyes.4Why does

15、the author mention James Dean and Humphrey Bogart?A. To persuade smokers to give up smoking.B. To compare them with non-smokers.C. To tell us many people are influenced by them.D. To show understanding and comfort smokers.5What can we learn from Para. 2 and Para. 3?A. 500 twins were surveyed for the

16、 study.B. Probably young people pay more attention to their appearance.C. Female non-smokers are more attractive than male ones.D. Professor Ian Penton-Voak is the leading author of the study.6What is Professor Ian Penton-Voaks altitude to smoking?A. Disapproving. B. Favorable.C. Unconcerned. D. Cau

17、tious.7What can be inferred from the text?A. Smokers look cooler than non-smokers.B. Smoking may speed up skins ageing.C. Smokers look younger than non-smokers.D. Smoking should be banned right away.CNandakumar and Sudha were thrilled to learn that they were having children. Unfortunately, Sudha dev

18、eloped diabetes while pregnant and her daughters were born two months premature. They need ventilator (呼吸机) support for the next 4-6 weeks to breathe. The family is poor and does not have the money to meet the unexpected expenses and need help to keep the babies alive.Nandakumar, a carpenter by prof

19、ession, fell sick after marriage and has not recovered fully. He is not mentally stable and tends to talk in a stream. He also finds it hard to hold down a job. Nandakumars mother Dheivanai has been the stabilising presence for the family. She kept things together and made sure that they had enough

20、to eat.“Sudha has been through a lot of sorrow over not having children. The previous child was still born, so we were very happy that this pregnancy was going well,” said Dheivanai. Dheivanai hoped that the children would bring joy to their household and take care of her son even after she was gone

21、. She started saving up money for her grandchildren.The cost of keeping the children alive is Rs 4 lakhs per child because they each need ICU (Intensive Care Unit) support for the next 4-6 months of their lives. The small savings of the family are already over and they are faced with a very painful

22、situation trying to save two newborns with no money.Nandakumar is mentally unwell and Sudha is still recovering from childbirth. So it falls to his mother to arrange for the babies well-being. “After my son became sick, me and my daughter-in-law have taken care of things. During her pregnancy. I hav

23、e cared for her like shes my own daughter. I feel pained that I dont have the money to save the babies,” she says.Before childbirth, Sudha and Dheivanai worked together and earned Rs 5,000 per month. Sometimes, Nandakumar picks up odd jobs and earns a bit more. The family has no savings and they nee

24、d help to save their two innocent babies.8What caused “the unexpected expenses”（Paragraph 1)?A. Nandakumars mental problems.B. The babies medical care.C. Dheivanais living.D. Sudhas diabetes.9Why did Dheivanai feel happy about the birth of the children?A. The children were born healthy.B. It was the

25、 first time for Sudha to be pregnant.C. The government would provide welfare services.D. The children would look after their father in the future.10Where does the money for the well-being of the babies come from at present?A. The father. B. The mother.C. The grandmother. D. The government.11What is

26、the above writing most probably for?A. Raising donation. B. Sharing news.C. Giving instruction. D. Providing amusement.D“You can choose your friends, but you cant choose your family.” That line comes from American writer Harper Lees book To Kill a Mockingbird. Now compare her words to another famous

27、 expression: “Blood is thicker than water”.However, if forced to choose which is more important, American researchers now say friendship is more important than family. Their new study suggests that friends may be more important than family members, especially as we age.The study comes from researche

28、rs at MichiganStateUniversity. They found the importance of friendship on health and happiness grows as people get older.William Chopik is an assistant professor of psychology at MichiganState and was one of the lead researchers in this study. He says, “Friendship becomes even more important as we a

29、ge. Keeping a few really good friends around can make a world of difference for our health and well-being.” Chopik notes that we need to think of friendship as an investment in our future happiness.The MichiganState researchers considered information from two separate surveys. In the first group, bo

30、th family and friendships influenced overall health and happiness. However, in the second, researchers said that friendships “became a stronger predictor of health and happiness” as people get older. Also in the second group, unhealthy friendships led to increased chronic conditions. But with suppor

31、tive friends, Chopik noted, participants reported being happier.One reason is that people can keep the friendships that make them feel good and move on from the ones that dont. Family, on the other hand, will always be with you. They can be helpful and enjoyable, but can also cause troubles.This may

32、 be good news for people who dont have strong ties with family members. Not all of us are born into the families we need. But we all have the ability to choose friends that we need.12What should we invest to get later well-being according to the researchers?A. Good friend ties. B. Easy health exercises.C. Common family relations. D. Personal relation knowledge.13. How is the research carried out?A. By doing two experiments. B. By interviewing all at once.C. By