届高三英语考前冲刺模拟卷5+Word版含答案.docx

1、届高三英语考前冲刺模拟卷5+Word版含答案2019届高三英语考前冲刺模拟卷51、 In the mid-2000s, Waze Mobile co-founder Ehud Shabtai received a cutting-edge (尖端的) gift from girlfriend: a GPS. The expensive gift was supposed to be helpful. But straight out of the box, it was already out of date. Shabtai, a coding enthusiast, had an imme

2、diate reaction to reinvent. Shabtais solution? To build an app. With 80 million monthly active users globally and nearly 400,000 superusers who function much like Wikipedia volunteer editors (editing maps rather than words), Waze Mobile caught the eye of Google as a revolutionary approach to navigat

3、ion (导航). Acquired by Google in 2013, Wazes value mainly lies in its high rate of user involvement. Unlike traditional navigation apps that simply show directions, Waze asks its users to report accidents and other road conditions in real time, so other users can avoid the traffic by using an alterna

4、tive route. The goal behind Wazes approach is an ambitious one: not just avoid traffic, but end it altogether. Waze is finding new ways to put its loyal and active user base to use to make that vision a reality, including a plan to make carpooling (拼车) cool. To be sure, traffic jams are troubling pe

5、ople all over the world. Waze has been quietly ahead of the game for some time. In 2013, when Waze was just a small digital-mapping business with limited resources it had something Google Maps and other competitors didnt: richer GPS guidance thanks to its stream of live traffic reports from users. T

6、hese users were the basis of Shabtais plan to solve for his GPS devices “silent” hardware: he grounded the app in software that could be perpetually updated by users, anywhere and anytime. Waze Carpool is going straight to the heart of traffic jams, trying to get more drivers off the road and into c

7、arpools. The app has already connected tens of thousands of rideseekers with drivers willing to ferry them along a shared route, and that trend could be the answer to a traffic-free future.1.What did Shabtai do when he found his girlfriends gift out of date?A.He improved it.B.He took it apart.C.He p

8、ut it away.D.He used it anyway.2.What sets Waze Mobile apart from traditional navigation apps?A.It has the most users.B.It can indicate directions.C.It reports road conditions in real time.D.Most users help edit its words.3.What does the underlined word “perpetually” in paragraph 6 probably mean?A.D

9、ifficultly.B.Carefully.C.Greatly.D.Constantly.4.What is mainly talked about in the text?A.The rise of carpooling.B.An advanced navigation app.C.The development of Google.D.Traffic problems in the world.2、 Welcome to our online library: Blinkist. Here are some most popular nonfiction to recommend thi

10、s week.The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey19 min7 669K reads on BlinkistAudio available Among the bestselling self-help books of all time this title highlights the habits shared by those who deal particularly well with the world around them. It further explains that by adopti

11、ng a set of principles that help many successful people lead fulfilling lives,you too can separate yourself from the crowds and increase your rates of achieving greatness.How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie18 min3 334 K reads on BlinkistAudio unavailable This self-help classic fro

12、m 1936 presents basic rules for making a good first impression and winning people over. By following the falsely simple means such as smiling,listening,and showing your appreciation, youll instantly become more popular and persuasive.The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle16min91K reads on BlinkistAudio a

13、vailable Shining a light on the connection between the mind and suffering, this ground-breaking self-improvement book gives a specific method to end pain and achieve inner peace. By following this guide to living in the present and separating yourself from self, your relationships will improve as yo

14、ur overall quality of life.Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway by Susan Jeffers17min378 K reads on BlinkistAudio available Our fears and perception of the world determine our reality,but by taking responsibility for our situation we can find happiness and achieve the maximum fulfillment. Overcome your fe

15、ars and live the life of your dreams by first understanding the nature of what frightens you. then limiting its influence in your life.1.The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People would most probably attract people who_.A.are successfulB.want to live a separate lifeC.are full of fears in their innerD.h

16、ave a good command of rules2.Which nonfiction can help you rid inner pain?A.The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.B.How to Win Friends & Influence People.C.The Power of Now.D.Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway.3.How long does it take you to finish all the nonfiction by audio?A.One hour.B.Half an hour.

17、C.Less than one hour.D.More than one hour and half.3、On average, primary school children in England have at least three sugary snacks a day, Public Health England (PHE) found. This means that the sugar they consume is three times more than the recommended maximum.Children between the ages of 4 and 1

18、0 consume 51.2% of sugar from unhealthy snacks. PHE has launched a campaign, Change4Life, to encourage parents to look for healthier snacks of no more than 100 calories, and to limit them to two a day. The campaign advises parents to give their children a maximum of two snacks a day, with each conta

19、ining no more than 100 calories. The campaign will also offer parents special suggestions on a range of healthier snacksones with 100 calories or fewerat selected supermarkets, PHE said.PHE said it had also improved its app so that it could mark the content of sugar, salt and fat in food and drinks.

20、 Dr Alison Tedstone told the BBC she hoped the campaign would help parents to choose healthier snacks for their children. “If you wander through a supermarket, you can see much more goods being sold as snacks than ever before,” she said, “Its a common phenomenon that kids lunchboxes are full of snac

21、ks, leading to a lot of calories for lunch. Our research shows that parents usually appreciate a rule of thumb (经验法则). However, they are surprised to know how much sugar their children are consuming in snacks now.”Justine Roberts, founder of Mumsnet, said, “The intake (摄入量) of sugar that kids are ge

22、tting from snacks and sugary drinks alone is pretty astonishing, and it can often be difficult to distinguish which snacks are healthy and which are not. The rule of thumb from Change4Life can help parents make their decision correctly and wisely. ”1. In terms of snacks, the Change4Life recommends t

23、hat children have at most _.A. one snack a day B. three snacks a dayC. 100 calories a day D. 200 calories a day2. What can PHEs improved app help parents do?A. Test the calories of snacks.B. Choose delicious snacks.C. Know the exact content in snacks.D. Save much money buying snacks.3. Which of the

24、following can be inferred from Justine Roberts words?A. Most parents former experience about snacks is practical.B. It is easy to tell healthy snacks and unhealthy snacks apart.C. Children only take in lots of sugar from snacks and drinks.D. Change4Life is meaningful for parents decisions on snacks.

25、4. What is the best title for the text?A. Solve the Health Problems of ChildrenB. Change the Eating Habits of ChildrenC. Limit Childrens Intake of CaloriesD. Ensure Childrens Healthy Lifestyle4、 Auld Lang Syne is a song that everyone drunkenly sings, which marks the start to a brand new year. No one

26、 ever seems to know the words (something about forgetting old acquaintances?) or what they mean (why would we want to forget people?), but, in America,its as much a part of New Years tradition as wine. But why? The lyrics(歌词) to the song come from a poem written by the great Scottish poet Robert Bum

27、s in 1788. Its title is believed to be an old Scottish way of saying “a long time ago. Phrases like “In the days of auld lang syne” also appear in other Scottish fairy tales and poems, usually as a way of saying “Once Upon a Time. ” While it still causes confusion, it is believed that the opening li

28、nes of the song are meant to be rhetorical(夸张的);“Should auld acquaintance be forgotten,and never brought to mind? Should auld acquaintance be forgotten, and auld lang syne?” therefore means we should have a drink in honor of whatever is passing, and remember old friends. When the Scots immigrated to

29、 America in the 19th century, they brought the song with them. But its great popularity can be largely due to the Canadian bandleader Guy Lombardo. In 1965, he explained how he himself came to associate the song with the end of the year to Life magazine: “Auld Lang Syne is our theme songand was long

30、 before anyone ever heard us on the radio. In our particular part of western Ontario, where theres a large Scottish population, it was traditional for bands to end every dance with Auld Lang Syne. We didnt think it was known here. If you want to see the singer in action,check out his final performan

31、ce on the eve of 1977, after performing for 48 years in a row.1.How might people feel when first hearing the song Auld Lang Syne?A.Confused.B.Moved.C.Energetic.D.Comfortable.2.Why do people sing Auld Lang Syne when New Year is coming?A.To hope for good luck.B.To celebrate the New Year.C.In honor of

32、Robert Bums.D.In memory of the past.3.Why is Guy Lombardo mentioned in the text?A.He created the song Auld Lang Syne.B.He made the song Auld Lang Syne more popular.C.He brought the song Auld Lang Syne to America.D.He was the first to sing the song Auld Lang Syne.4.What might be the best title for the text?A.What does Auld Lang Syne Mean?B.Who Makes Auld Lang Syne Popular?