高考英语大二轮总复习 综合模拟练四.docx

1、高考英语大二轮总复习 综合模拟练四综合模拟练(四)第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，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。AOne windy spring day，I observed young people having fun using the wind to fly their kites.Multicolored creations of varying shapes and sizes filled the skies like beautiful birds dashing and danci

2、ng in the exciting atmosphere above the earth.As the strong winds gusted against the kites，a string kept them in check.Instead of blowing away with the wind，they arose against it to achieve great heights.They shook and pulled，but the controlling string and the clumsy tail kept them in tow(牵引)，facing

3、 upward and against the wind.As the kites struggled and trembled against the string，they seemed to say，“Let me go！Let me go！I want to be free！” They flew beautifully even as they fought the forced restriction of the string.Finally，one of the kites succeeded in breaking loose.“Free at last，” it seeme

4、d to say.“Free to fly with the wind.”Yet freedom from control simply put it at the mercy of an unsympathetic gentle wind.It flew ungracefully to the ground and landed in a twisted mass of weeds and string against a dead bush.“Free at last”Free to lie powerless in the dirt，to be blown helplessly alon

5、g the ground，and to settle down lifeless against the first roadblock.How much like kites we sometimes are.There always exist misfortunes and restrictions，rules to follow from which we can grow and gain strength.Prohibition is a necessary counterpart to the winds of opposition.Some of us pulled at th

6、e rules so hard that we never fly fast to reach the heights we might have obtained.If we keep all the commandment(戒律)，we will never rise high enough to get our tails off the ground.Let us each rise to the great heights，recognizing that some of the prohibitions are actually the steady force that help

7、s us climb and achieve.1In the passage the writer watched .Amany young people enjoying the sunny dayBmany birds dashing and dancing in the skyCmany young people flying multicolored kitesDthe strong winds blowing against the sky2What enables a kite fly gracefully in the sky according to the story?ATh

8、e kite itself and strange shapes.BA long string and blowing wind.CA windy spring day and blue sky.DThe size of the kite and a long string.3What didnt happen to the freed kite?AIt kept flying freely in the air.BIt lay powerless in the dirt.CIt was trapped in a dead bush.DIt was blown helplessly aroun

9、d.4What is the purpose of the author in writing this passage?ATo give us tips on how to fly kites effectively.BTo warn us that freedom is actually powerless.CTo explain that restrictions are really unnecessary.DTo teach us a lesson that rules are important in life.B“Goodbye，Trevor，”I said to my nine

10、yearold son as he trudged through the snowy yard on his way to school.But，as usual，he didnt turn around or acknowledge my words.He had just been diagnosed with Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD)，which explained his lack of expression and communication.Since the age of three，he had almost complet

11、ely stopped talking.He wouldnt even look at me and smile.Everything had to be the same every day，including his black mittens(连指手套)No other pair would do.But this morning I couldnt find his black mittens，so he had to wear a spare pair.He had slammed the door.I watched his little blond head bob up and

12、 down behind the fence as he continued walking to school，gesturing with his hands.He talks to himself all the time.If only he would share a story or two with me，I thought，as I left the window and returned to finish the breakfast dishes.Tears dropped onto the table as I wiped the spot where Trevor sa

13、t each morning for breakfast.He routinely blurted out inappropriate messages to his cereal，but I was merely the invisible robot that served him.“Good night，I love you，”was only a rote saying that he recited each night at bedtime.A knock at the door interrupted my sullen thoughts.“Trevor！Whats wrong？

14、Did you forget your books？”He didnt answer.“Mommy，”he began.“Yes？”I whispered.I slowly lowered to my knees to be at his eye level.If I moved too quickly，I would shatter this fragile moment.His bright blue eyes grew shiny，and a tear slipped down his round cheeks.“Mommy，Im sorry，”he said.He only spoke

15、 three simple words，but his soul had opened.He had talked to me from his heart.He showed emotion.Then his face hardened，and he turned and ran.All it took was three words，a tear，and his round blue eyes looking into mine.And I will always be grateful to God for giving me this little spark of hope.5Whe

16、n Trevor went to school that morning，he was .Aangry BhappyCreluctant Dsick6Why did Trevor come back?ATo take his books in his bedroom.BTo make an apology to his mom.CTo show his emotion of thankfulness.DTo wear more clothes to keep warm.7The underlined word “shatter” in Paragraph 7 may mean “ ”Aforg

17、et BavoidCdestroy Dseize8The last paragraph suggests that the writer firmly believes .ATrevor would get into touch with herBTrevor would speak three words againCTrevor would open a door for othersDTrevor would recover from his diseaseCIt is not unusual to see your deskmate yawn(打呵欠) as he complains

18、that he didnt have a good sleep the night before.Many teens dont get enough sleep because they have too much homework，which keeps them up at night.Some teens cannot sleep at night even when they want to.Studies show that during your teenage years，the bodys biological clock is reset，telling you to sl

19、eep later at night and wake up later in the morning.But changes in the body clock arent the only reason teens lose sleep.Lost of people have insomnia(失眠)The most common cause of insomnia is stress.But all sorts of things can lead to insomnia.These include physical discomfort，emotional troubles and e

20、ven sleeping environment.Its common for everyone to have insomnia from time to time.But if it lasts for a month or more，go and see a doctor.Some people have a condition that causes stomach acid(酸) to move backward towards the chest.This produces the uncomfortable，burning feeling called heartburn.So

21、even if the person doesnt notice the feelings of heartburn because he is sleeping，he may feel tired the next day.Most teens have nightmares sometimes.But，if they are frequent，a persons sleep pattern can be seriously affected.The most common cause of nightmares is emotional problems，such as stress(压力

22、) or anxiety.If you have them a lot，its a good idea to talk to a doctor.Doctors encourage teens to make lifestyle changes to develop good sleeping habits.You probably know that coffee can keep you awake，but did you know that playing video games or watching TV does the same?9The main idea of the firs

23、t paragraph is .Ateenager cant get enough sleep at allBsleeping problems have different causesCyawning is a good way to get rid of sleepDteenagers care too much for homework10The teenagers biological clock .Aeasily makes teenagers lead to insomniaBis the origin of their insomniaCprovides them with p

24、lenty of time at nightDis helpful to improve their concentration11Which way can help to get rid of insomnia?ADrinking some coffee before going to bed.BPlaying video games or watching TV often.CTurning to a doctor for help.DEating much medicine for insomnia.DCamilla Tadich (An Exhibition At Dianne Ta

25、nzer GalleryProjects)Sat,28 January,2014Sat,3 March,201410：00 am5：00 pmDianne Tanzer GalleryProjects,108110 Gertrude St Fitzroy，VICCamilla Tadichs practice focuses on the night Australian landscape and explores spaces within darkness.Senses are enhanced as we traverse the darkened landscapes of thes

26、e paintings.FREE .auHealing the BayTue,31 January,2014Tue,27 March,201410：00 am6：00 pmGalleon Cafe,9 Carlisle Street，St KildaThis exhibition brings artistic concern for the health of Port Phillip Bay and in particular the coastal stretch of the City of Port Phillip.The works in a number of media wil

27、l bring public insight and inspiration to a range of issues that are putting pressure on our bay，including sea level rise，environmental concerns，coastal development and sustainability.History And HeritageMelton Photography ExhibitionWed,15 February,2014Sun,26 February,20149：00 am5：00pm323 High Stree

28、t，Melton，VICThe History and Heritage of Melton Photography Exhibition is a community driven project that promotes the exchange of material，research and participation.This “grass roots” approach to the development of this exhibition ensures that there is a sustainable preservation of culture and acti

29、ve engagement with local history.The History and Heritage of Melton and District Newsletter evolved from this exhibition and this publication was a Sustainable Cities Awards Finalist in 2011.Conservatory Of Singular SpecimensAn Environmental Art ExhibitionThu,16 February,2014Sun,26 February,20149：00

30、 am5：00 pmBolin Bolin Gallery,6 Manningham Rd West，BulleenSanctum Theatres Conservatory of Singular Specimens is an “ark upon which Sanctum artists attempt to rescue some of our most significant species”Artworks will include sculptures，paintings，drawings，puppets and installations.This exhibition wil

31、l be opened on Gaia night,23 Febsee separate listing for details.This event will raise funds for Sustainable Gardening Australia.12We can infer that Camilla Tadich may be .Aa historianBa painterCa photographerDan environmentalist13If you visit Gallen Cafe，you are interested in .Aenjoying the night s

32、cenesBlearning about the historyCprotecting the environmentDsaving the species of plants14According to the text，Melton Photography exhibition .Ais promoted by active photographsBis a project to record local historyCis to spread culture between communitiesDis developed through the efforts of local people