新高考英语模拟试题2.docx

1、新高考英语模拟试题2新高考英语模拟试题时间：100分钟 满分：120分 卷I（选择题）第I部分 阅读理解（两节 共20小题，每小题2分，满分40分）第一节：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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。（每小题2分，共30分） A Here are four homes for sale around the U. S. with links to past presidents, as well as their close families.John F. Kennedys Weekend RetreatA modest farm nea

2、r Middle burg, Virginia, was built by John F. Kennedy and his wife in the early 1960s. The former first lady designed it herself. The four-bedroom property is currently back on the market for $5.95 million, decreased by $10.99 million when it was first put up for sale in 2013.Jackie Kennedys Summer

3、HouseAnother Kennedy-linked property for sale is the “Lasata” estate in the Hamptons, designed by architect Arthur C. Jackson and built in 1917. Set on more than seven acres of land near th2e ocean, it includes a ten-bedroom house that was restored in 2007, including a three-car garage building. Its

4、 on the market for $38.995 million, a little bit higher than last year.Chester A. Arthurs Summer White HouseChester A. Arthur, who became the 21st president in 1881, spent some of his down time here. The three-story, six-bedroom Victorian mansion, which was built in 1796 and has been recently restor

5、ed, is for sale with a $14.2 million price tag. Features include a library with fireplace, a formal dining and living room and a family room overlooking the garden and the swimming pool.Barack Obamas Summer RentalThis Marthas Vineyard home which was built in the late twentieth century served as the

6、summer White House to former President Obama. It is currently for sale for $19.125 million, down from $22.5 million in July 2015. Set on nine-and-a-half acres of land and with its own private road, this property no doubt acts as a perfect summer hideaway for those who didnt want his every movement s

7、een. In addition to privacy, other features include a heated pool, a half-basketball court, outdoor terraces and a two-bedroom guest cottage. 1. Which house has the longest history?A.Barack Obamas Summer Rental.B.Jackie Kennedys Summer House.C.Chester A. Arthurs Summer White House.D.John F. Kennedys

8、 Weekend Retreat. 2. What is the feature of Barack Obamas Summer Rental?A.Privacy.B.Architecture.C.Location.D.Price.3. What do the four houses have in common?A.Their prices are going down these years.B.They have connections with U. S. presidents.C.They have a history of more than a century.D.They ha

9、ve more than 5 bedrooms in the house. B My name is Matthew. Im not someone who has many secrets, because Im a terrible liar. But there is one huge secret that I kept for yearsI failed my driving test. I had never failed a test before, and had never even come close. Driving made me anxious, but my pa

10、rents told me I had to. They signed me up for driving lessons. I had gotten a perfect score for my written permit exam, but getting behind the wheel was a different story.But when October 30th rolled around, my pride set in. I wanted to be like everyone else at my school, showing off the brand new l

11、icense theyd gotten. Looking back on that special day, I cant remember if I was nervous. What I do remember is starting the test, pausing at a stop sign after a few seconds, and being asked by the instructor to pull over. I had received an auto-fail since my pause was indeed a pause and not a real s

12、top. I wasnt upset that I was leaving without a license, but I was scared everyone would know that I had failed. So when I got to class, I told everyone I didnt want to take the test on my birthday.One Friday a month later, I went to the test spot again and passed. Later that night I drove for the f

13、irst time by myself, which brought to me an amazing feeling Ive never experiencedbut still, I couldnt imagine ever telling anyone the truth. So I didnt. It wasnt until midway through college that I came clean. It turned out plenty of my college friends had failed too! And I gathered enough courage t

14、o speak the fact out. Yes, I had also failed.Now I realize failure and imperfection are two things everyone has to experience, without which one couldnt make a true man.4. What can we learn about Matthew?A.He relied heavily on his parents.B.He was bored with telling lies.C.He was a slow learner of d

15、riving.D.He was afraid of taking exams. 5. Why did the instructor ask Matthew to pull over?A.To put an end to his test.B.To check his parking skills.C.To give him a second chance.D.To show him a better way of driving. 6. What made Matthew feel extremely worried after his first attempt?A.Failing to g

16、et a driving license.B.Missing his birthday celebration.C.Making his parents disappointed.D.Losing face before his classmates. 7. What did Matthew learn from his own experience?A.Failure is a way to grow up.B.Honesty is the best policy.C.Truth stands the test of time.D.Imperfection is another form o

17、f perfection. CMy first day of high school was like any other first day: registering, finding new classmates, meeting new teachers, and seeking new friends.During lunch, I ran into my first snag (小困难) of the day. At the dining hall, as the checkout (付款处) lady asked for my money, I realized that I ha

18、d forgotten my lunch money. When I told her about it, I heard a voice behind me. I turned around and there stood a teacher telling he would pay for my lunch. He told me his name, Mr. Peter Walker, and said, “If you get a chance, you should take my history class.” I recognized his name, and told him

19、I was in his class later that day. Mr. Walker befriended me on the very first day of school at a very crucial time of the day lunch!He always told us we should do more than we ever thought. He pushed us to do all things better. He coached many sports, and sponsored many after-class activities. If we

20、 were interested in something, he would find a way to expose us to it by inviting speakers, taking us on field trips, or obtaining information for us. Two years later, my junior year in school was clicking along nicely when one day I was riding my motorcycle and I was hit by a car. I spent six days

21、in hospital and was at home in bed for two weeks before returning to school. Mr. Walker stopped by the hospital each day with my work from my teachers. Once I was at home, he would bring my work too. After high school, I attended the United States Army Airborne School in Fort Benning, Georgia. I kne

22、w my parents would be there the day I graduated, but they brought an unexpected guest. They came across Mr. Walker at lunch several days before and told him I was about to graduate. His visit, however, was not a surprise to me. 8. At the dining hall, _.A.the lady didnt want to charge the author for

23、his lunchB. the author knew Mr. Walker was right behind himC.Mr. Walker didnt know the author was his studentD.the author decided to invite Mr. Walker to lunch 9. The story in Paragraph 4 showed that Mr. Walker was_.A.caringB.strictC.skilledD.learned10. What happened on the authors graduation day?A.

24、His parents met Mr. Walker by chance.B.His family invited Mr. Walker to lunch.C.Mr. Walker brought an unexpected guest.D.His parents came together with Mr. Walker. 11. What can we infer from the last sentence?A.The author had invited Mr. Walker to his graduation ceremony.B.The authors parents had in

25、formed him of Mr. Walkers visit.C.Mr. Walker had a very close relationship with his students.D.Mr. Walker went to visit the author frequently. D New research has found that even if you give up smoking, the damage it has done to your genes（基因）will stay there for a much longer time In the research, a

26、team of US scientists studied the blood of 16, 000 people.Among them, some were smokers, some used to smoke, and the rest were nonsmokers.Scientists compared their genes and found that more than 7, 000 genes of smokers had changeda number that is onethird of known human genes. According to NBC News,

27、 both heart disease and cancer are caused by genetic changesSome people may have had the changes when they were born, but most people get them in their daytoday lives while doing things like smoking. When you stop smoking, a lot of these genes will return to normal within five years.This means your

28、body is trying to heal（治愈）itself of the harmful effects of smokingBut the changes in some of the genes stay for longer.They can stay for as long as 30 years.Its almost like leaving a footprint on wet cement（水泥）一it will always be there, even when youve walked away and when the cement becomes dry. Alt

29、hough the study results may make people unhappy, there is a bright side: the findings could help scientists invent medicine to treat genetic damage caused by smoking or find ways to tell which people have heart disease or cancer ricks 12. The function of Paragraph 1 is to_A.give an exampleB.introduc

30、e the topic of the passageC.make an argumentD.show the main idea of the passage13. Most genetic changes happen because of_A.peoples condition at birthB.environmental pollutionC.peoples bad living habitsD.heart disease and cancer 14. The underlined word“it”in Paragraph 4 refers to_A.the cementB.the f

31、ootprintC.the harmfulD.the genetic change 15. Which of the following statements is true？_A.The findings are the fruit of more than three years researchB.The findings have prevented more people from starting smokingC.The findings offer evidence that a damaged gene can heal itselfD.The findings help t

32、o find cures for genetic damage caused by smoking 第二节：七选五 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选入能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。( 共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)。 Weight loss is a hard topic. Lots of people arent satisfied with their present weight, but most people arent sure how to change it. You may want to look like the models or actors in magazines or on TV, but those go