广东省梅州市届高三第二次模拟考试英语试题.docx

1、广东省梅州市届高三第二次模拟考试英语试题梅州市高三总复习第二次质检试卷（2016.5）英 语本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分，满分120分（最终成绩按135分进行折算，即120 1.125 = 135分）。全卷共8页，考试用时120分钟。注意事项：1.答卷前，考生务必用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名和考生号填写在答题卡上。用2B铅笔将答题卡试卷类型填涂在答题卡上。在答题卡右上角的“试室号”和“座位号”栏填写试室号、座位号，并用2B铅笔将相应的试室号、座位号信息点涂黑。2.选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂

2、其他答案，答案不能答在试卷上。3.非选择题必须用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。不按以上要求作答的答案无效。4.考生必须保持答题卡的整洁，考试结束后，将试卷和答题卡一并交回。第卷第一部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；毎小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列四篇短文，从每小题后所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答題卡上将该选项涂黑。AAttractionsDo you：Love the National Park, value it and hope to

3、safeguard its future?Wish to see the beautiful landscape of the Park protected?Like to enjoy peaceful, informal recreation within the Park?AimsThe Friends organization aims are to help protect and improve the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park for all to enjoy. We are a voluntary organization and reg

4、istered charity without financial links to the National Park Authority.ActivitiesWe encourage everyone to enjoy the National Park through regular talks and visits to interesting places in the Park with expert guides.We keep an eye on planning applications, Park Authority policies and threats to the

5、National Park such as massive leisure complexes. We work with likeminded organizations such as the Campaign for National Parks to make our voice more effective.We help children to understand the National Park by sponsoring publications such as an adventure booklet and projects in local schools. Bene

6、fitsGuided visits to places of interest which may not always be available to the general public.All members receive our regular News and Views.Talks by experts in their fields on current issues.A discount is available on Friends items for sale.Satisfaction of participation in work parties, for those

7、 willing and able to be involved. If interested， please complete the Application Form at www. fpnp.org. uk.21. Which of the following is discouraged by the Friends organization? A. To prevent possible damages to the National Park. B. To build massive complexes for public amusement. C. To help protec

8、t and improve the Park for all to enjoy. D. To sponsor publications and projects in local schools.22. One of the benefits for members of Friends is to _. A. take part in work parties if they want to B. visit any place not open to the public C. have Friends goods free of charge D. give talks in their

9、 fields on current issues23The purpose of this poster is to invite more people to _. A. raise money for the Friends organization B. enjoy the landscape of Pembrokeshire National Park C. work as managers for Pembrokeshire National Park D. join the Friends organization and be members of itB At the ris

10、k of sounding lazy, Ill just be honest: I used to hate making my bed. Why should I bother? Im just going to get right back into it later, and no one except my immediate family will see it.But something I read last week in Charles Duhiggs “The Power of Habit” changed my mind. According to Duhigg, mak

11、ing your bed every morning is connected with better productivity and sticking to a budget. It has also been suggested that making your bed promotes happiness. My interest was attracted. According to Duhigg, making your bed is something called a keystone habit. Changing or forming keystone habits hel

12、ps you develop other good habits.I figured that I was the perfect test case for the Make Your Bed to Achieve Happiness Theory and that it was worth a try. So far Ive made my bed for 10 days in a row. And heres what Ive noticed: Making my bed inspires my children to make their beds, clean their rooms

13、 and do the laundry and the dishes.Karen Miller, author of “Hand Wash Cold”, explains: “The state of your bed is the state of your head.” I think she is on to something. When I leave my bed in a heap (一堆), I leave the bedroom feeling defeated by my bed, my alarm clock, and my general sleepy mood. Im

14、 reluctant to get the day started. But when I look at my freshly made bed, I have to admit it: I smile a little. I feel just a bit more motivated. Productive, even. But sticking to a budget? That part is still up for debate. I just bought some beautiful pillows for my freshly made bed. I cant leave

15、that beautiful bed half-dressed, can I? 24. The author decided to make her bed _.A. to create a good impression B. to form some keystone habits C. under the influence of a book D. at the request of her family 25. After watching the author making her bed, the authors children _. A. got up very early

16、B. felt happier at home C. began to share the housework D. loved her more than before26. Which of the following can best replace the underlined word “reluctant”?A. Curious. B. Regretful. C. Lucky. D. Unwilling.27. How does the author feel about the habit of making her bed? A. It is a waste of time.

17、B. It helps save money.C. It promotes communication. D. It makes a difference in life.CSince 1984, Philadelphia has been cleaning up its act. One by one, graffiticovered walls are being changed into outdoor art. So far, more than 1,800 murals (壁画) have been painted.Philadelphia now has more murals t

18、han any other American city.The walls that were once ugly with graffiti (涂鸦) are now covered with beautiful pictures of historical heroes and modern art, thanks to the Mural Arts Program (MAP). Its work makes schools and public places attractive, and its citizens very proud. The program began as par

19、t of Philadelphias AntiGraffiti Network. Jane Golden is the MAPs artistic director. “When people ask me what our program is about，” she says, “I answer them with one word: hope”. Each year, the MAP offers youth art programs and workshops. Some onetime graffiti writers even help paint MAP murals.The

20、MAPs work, says Golden, is all about developing a sense of community (社区). When a neighborhood requests a mural, the MAP works with the people there to develop a message. Some messages have been “Safe Streets”， “Love and Care”， and “Peace Walk”The MAP receives up to 50 requests for murals each week.

21、 Last year, the workers painted 140 murals. “The making of a mural enters peoples collective memory as an extraordinary, pleasant moment in neighborhood history.” says Golden, who began as a muralist in Los Angeles.28What can be the best title for the text?AHope, One Wall at a TimeBJane, an Excellen

22、t Mural ArtistCMAP, a New Company in PhiladelphiaDLove, from Graffiti Writers to Muralists29What is the Mural Arts Program in Philadelphia aimed at?AAttracting more visitors.BFighting against graffiti.CProtecting the neighborhood.DHelping the young find jobs.30How does the MAP decide on the message

23、for a mural?ABy studying the history of the city.B By learning from the young graffiti writers.CBy seeking advice from the city government.DBy having discussions with people in the community.31Which of the following words best describes the work of the MAP?ASuccessful. BDangerous. CExperimental. D D

24、ifficult. DA strange, new dilemma faces Chinese pedestrians: should you help an elderly person who has fallen into the street? The answer seems simple. Your conscience forces you to help someone in danger. But many Chinese are discovering that some of these injured people are scammers. They accuse g

25、ood Samaritans(好心人) of having knocked them over in the first place, and they file complaints in hopes of receiving large amounts of compensation.There are frequent reports on such incidents and following disputes. On Sept 8, a new case happened in Huainan, Anhui province. Yuan Chen, a 20-year-old co

26、llege student from Huainan Normal University, claimed that she helped an injured elderly woman on the street. But the womans family has demanded that Yuan take full responsibilities for the injuries.Since the incident happened in the security cameras blind spot, both sides are looking for witnesses

27、to clear their names. The local police department is also investigating the case. But how can you possibly solve a case like this, where the only evidence comes from two conflicting viewpoints?“This kind of cases should follow the principle of the burden of proof lies with the person making the clai

28、m,” Ye Lin, a law professor from Renmin University of China, told China Central Television. The burden of proof means the collection of proof or evidence. In civil cases, “if you accuse someone of causing you harm or losses, you should collect convincing proof to back your claim,” said Ye. “If you c

29、annot do that, the law will not be able to support your claim.”The law may not resolve all the problems, however. Some elderly people choose to blackmail(敲诈) their helpers because they do not have health insurance. To prevent this, the country needs to put in place a better social security net.32. W

30、hich of the following statements is TRUE according to the first paragraph? A.Conscience is troublesome because it compels you to help someone who will set you up in return. B. Sometimes the warm-hearted are wrongly accused of having knocked others over.C.It is advisable for Chinese people to turn a

31、blind eye to someone in danger.D. Theres no doubt that the elderly usually fell down on purpose to claim compensation.33. What does the sentence in paragraph 3 “both sides are looking for witnesses to clear their names” mean?A. Both sides are in search of someone who can call out their names.B. Both

32、 sides are in search of evidence that can clarify their opinions.C. Both sides are in search of evidence that can wash away their crimes.D. Both sides are in search of someone who can prove they are telling the truth.34. What can we infer from Ye Lin, the law professors words?A. Ye Lin thinks it is Yuan Chen who is responsible for gathering proof.B. In civil cases, the