点击下载：四川省资阳市2013届高三第二次高考模拟考试英语试题 （2013资阳二模）
资阳市2012~2013学年度高中三年级第二次高考模拟考试
英 语
本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分。第Ⅰ卷1至9页。第Ⅱ卷10至12页。共150分。考试时间120分钟。考试结束时，将本试卷和答题卡一并收回。
第Ⅰ卷（选择题 共90分）
注意事项：
1. 答题前，考生务必认真核对条形码上的姓名、报名号和座位号，无误后将本人的姓名、报名号和座位号填写在答题卡上的相应位置。同时将答题卡背面左上角的座位号涂黑。
2. 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，再选涂其它答案。不能答在试题卷上。
第一部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 单项填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
1. The doctor thought ______ would be good for you to have a holiday.
A. it B. that C. one D. this
2. It ______ not seem like a big deal to you, yet you can make profits in the long run.
A. must B. should C. would D. might
3. ―Hurry up! Alice and Sue are waiting for you at the school gate.
―Oh! I thought they ______ without me.
A. went B. are going C. had gone D. have gone
4. Helping others is a habit, ______ you can learn even at an early age.
A. that B. which C. where D. what
5. ―Why did you go to work by bus last week?
―My car broke down and ______.
A. repaired B. was repaired
C. was repairing D. was being repaired
6. I’ll bring some water just ______ some of us get thirsty while climbing the mountain.
A. in case B. even though C. as if D. as long as
7. ______ the project in time, the staff were working at weekends.
A. Completing B. Having completed
C. To complete D. To have completed
8. ______ really makes “Gangnam Style” popular is not the lyrics, but the part of “Horse Riding Dance”.
A. What B. That C. Where D. When
9. Such a long way ______ to go that we started out at 6:00 in the morning.
A. we have B. do we have C. we had D. did we have
10. ―Do you enjoy the seafood here?
―______, but I’ve got used to it anyway.
A. Can’t like it better B. Not really
C. Not bad actually D. I’m really sorry
第二节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
English was always my favorite subject. In my freshman year of high school, I could write a killer composition. In my junior year, my 11 allowed me to give spelling tests to the class. I had wonderful 12 of this year. Mrs. Alexander 13 me to sit at her desk and take over the class when she had to leave the room. Only my senior English class was 14 , as we had a teacher right out of college who expected college-level work. Every student received a “C” or “D” grade the first quarter. 15 English was still my subject.
I graduated from high school, 16 early and had children. 17 about my English, I often helped my kids with their English homework. And I 18 long articles and beautiful poetry for a newspaper. Fifteen years later, I went to college, and because I had been an “A” student, I 19 an “A” student. I lived up to my own expectations.
Yesterday, I 20 my high school report cards when I was reading old papers. That bundle (捆) of report cards 21 back the old days. I remembered sitting in my advisor’s office, explaining that I had always been excellent at English and complaining that I did not 22 a “D” from that inexperienced teacher of my senior year. The advisor was 23 but unable to change a grade.
My old 24 cards showed something else too. I wanted to tear them up or 25 them. I was not an “A” student in high school English! Somehow, I had convinced (使信服) myself of this, when the grades clearly reflected an 26 student with an occasional (偶然的) “A” or “B”, but mostly “C”s.
Had I lived up to those 27 and define (定义) myself according to those letters, I would have never confidently 28 my writing career. Had I believed in my early grades instead of myself, I would have allowed my fear of 29 to defeat my enthusiasm and damage my creativity. 30 , I regarded my younger self as an “A” English student, except for that undeserved “D”.
11. A. teacher B. headmaster C. classmate D. monitor
12. A. memories B. thoughts C. expectations D. impressions
13. A. forced B. appointed C. permitted D. begged
14. A. active B. creative C. interesting D. disappointing
15. A. So B. But C. And D. Or
16. A. worked B. married C. succeeded D. progressed
17. A. Confident B. Happy C. Sorry D. Anxious
18. A. wrote B. edited C. read D. copied
19. A. met B. lost C. admired D. remained
20. A. counted B. remembered C. discovered D. approached
21. A. turned B. brought C. held D. put
22. A. deserve B. make C. receive D. learn
23. A. sympathetic B. energetic C. angry D. sad
24. A. birthday B. post C. invitation D. report
25. A. keep B. correct C. hide D. send
26. A. silent B. bright C. average D. outstanding
27. A. figures B. grades C. papers D. words
28. A. changed B. ended C. damaged D. sought
29. A. change B. risk C. stress D. failure
30. A. Otherwise B. Besides C. Instead D. Still
第二部分 阅读理解 （共两节，满分50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。（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）
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“Grandma, Grandma, tell us a story!” Four darling children sat by my feet, looking up at me expectantly.
Suddenly, we were interrupted by clapping. “Terrific,” the director said, stepping up the stage from the aisle (侧廊). “Except, could you kids face the audience a bit more?”
The kids moved to face the empty seats, which would be filled in a few days for the church play. “Perfect,” the director said. “Now, Grandma, read to your grandchildren.” A pang (剧痛) of sadness hit me. If only I could read to my real grandchild!
I had a granddaughter, but I’d never met her. Sixteen years earlier my son had a marriage that ended badly. But out of it came a blessing: a baby girl named Lena. I hoped to be a grandmother to her ― but shortly after the birth, the mother moved without any address left. Over the years, I asked around town to try and find my son’s ex-wife (前妻), but it seemed that she didn’t want to be found.
I’d just joined this new church a week earlier, and was at once offered the part of Grandma in the play. At least now I could pretend to be a grandma. The rehearsals (排练) went well, and finally the day of the show arrived. The performance was great. “You all looked so natural up there,” one of my friends said.
Afterward, we went to the church basement for some tea. I walked over to one of the girls in the play. Rehearsals had been so busy that we never really got to talk. “How’s my granddaughter?” I joked.
“Fine!” she answered. Just then, someone else walked up and asked the girl her name.
I wasn’t sure I heard the girl’s answer correctly. But it made me ask her another question. “What’s your mother’s name?”
She told me. I was still in shock. “And what’s your father’s name?” I asked. She told me. It was my son.
She’d only started going to that church a week before I did. Since that day of the play, we’ve stayed close. Not long ago, she even made me a great grandma.
31. What was the author doing at the beginning of the story?
A. Telling a story. B. Playing a game.
C. Preparing for a play. D. Acting in a movie.
32. Why did the author feel “a pang of sadness” at the words of the director?
A. The director’s words hurt her so badly.
B. She wished that she had a real grandchild.
C. The director wasn’t content with her performance.
D. The director’s words reminded her of her lost granddaughter.
33. What happened in the church basement after the play?
A. The author played a joke on Lena.
B. Lena treated the author as a friend.
C. The author got to know who Lena was.
D. Lena mistook the author for her grandmother.
34. This passage is mainly organized in the pattern of ______.
A. cause and effect B. contrast and conclusion
C. time and events D. questions and answers
B
Animals are a favorite subject of many photographers. Cats, dogs, and other pets top the list, followed by zoo animals. However, because it’s hard to get them to sit still and “perform on command,” some professional photographers refuse to photograph pets.
One way to get an attractive portrait of a cat or dog is to hold a biscuit or treat above the camera. The animal’s longing look toward the food will be caught by the camera, but the treat won’t appear in the picture because it’s out of the camera’s range. When you show the picture to your friends afterwards, they’ll be impressed by your pet’s loving expression.
If you are using fast film, you can take some good, quick shots of a pet by simply snapping a picture right after calling its name. You’ll get a different expression from your pet using this technique. Depending on your pet’s mood, the picture will capture an interested, curious expression or possibly a look of annoyance, especially if you’ve awakened it from a nap.
Taking pictures of zoo animals requires a little more patience. After all, you can’t wake up a lion! You may have to wait for a while until the animal does something interesting or moves into a position for you to get a good shot. When photographing zoo animals, don’t get too close to the cages, and never tap on the glass or throw things between the bars of a cage. Concentrate on shooting some good pictures, and always respect the animals you are photographing.
35. Why do some professional photographers dislike to take pictures of pets?
A. Pets may not follow orders. B. Pets don’t want to be bothered.
C. Pets may not like photographers. D. Pets seldom change their expressions.
36. What is the use of a biscuit in taking pictures of a pet?
A. To capture a attractive look. B. To create a special atmosphere.
C. To arouse the appetite of the pet. D. To keep the pet from looking at the camera.
37. What is the advantage of calling your pet’s name when taking a shot of it?
A. To help your pet look its best. B. To make sure that your pet sits still.
C. To keep your pet awake for a while. D. To catch a different expression of your pet.
38. In what way is photographing zoo animals different from photographing pets?
A. You need to have fast film. B. You need more time to watch and wait.
C. You need special equipment. D. You need to stay close to the animals.
C
New York Hall of Science (NYHS)
Founded in 1964, it is New York City’s only hands-on science and technology center. Being an interactive science museum, it has the largest collection of hands-on science exhibits in New York City, exploring biology, chemistry and physics.
The museum focuses on education for children aged 5 and up, with the aim of conveying (传递) the excitement and understanding of science and technology to children.
Queens County Farm Museum (QCFM)
The museum, dating back to 1697, is the only working historical farm in New York City. It is an actual farm and you can wander around the farm to see the fields and animals. It’s a good chance for your kids to meet sheep, goats, pigs, chickens and cows! The museum sells feed for young hands who are willing to get licked (舔) by sheep and goats. The animals are friendly to visitors.
The museum also offers many exciting hands-on programs, such as Apple Pressing Workshop, Honey Bee Alive and a lot more.
American Museum of Natural History (AMNH)
It is one of the largest and most famous museums in the world. With a history of 143 years, the museum is well-known for its collections and exhibitions representing people and animals throughout the ages. One of the museum’s great attractions is a series of fossil (化石) halls that include the must-see dinosaur (恐龙) wing. It also provides hands-on events for school groups of all ages on a variety of topics.
Museum of the Moving Image (MMI)
The museum originally opened in 1988 and reopened in January 2011 after a $ 67 million expansion.
As the best media museum in New York City, it promotes public understanding and appreciation of the art, history, technique and technology of film, television and digital media. With a balance of hands-on activities and information, it can entertain and educate people of different ages.
39. What can we learn about Queens County Farm Museum?
A. It is an open-air museum. B. It has a history of 143 years.
C. It has been rebuilt recently. D. It is far away from New York City.
40. If you are a movie fan, you will probably go to ______.
A. NYHS B. QCFM C. AMNH D. MMI
41. Which of the following statements is true?
A. It cost $67 million to build MMI.
B. AMNH is famous for its exhibitions on human evolution.
C. NYHS entertains and educates children about science and art.
D. Only children aged five and up can feed the animals in QCFM.
42. What do these four museums have in common?
A. They all have a long history.
B. They all offer hands-on programs.
C. All the museums are world famous.
D. All the museums are especially designed for children.
D
A week ago, I had the great pleasure of reading an e-book, When Money Talks, Listen! By Rich Ezzo. It took only about an hour to read.
When I first received a copy, I thought it was a Get Rich Quick type of publication. Nothing is wrong with Get Rich Quick, but my mind just doesn’t run after dreams of wealth. I think that if God ever wants me to be rich, he knows where to find my purse.
When I began reading When Money Talks, Listen!, I was overjoyed to find that Rich Ezzo isn’t money hungry either. He, too, is hungry far more important than money.
Since I love this e-book so much, why wait a week to write the review? Simple. I wanted to see if the effect it had on me was a keeper. After reading the last word of the e-book, I totally agreed with the subtitle (副标题) which promised to forever change the way we thought about money. I had so many thoughts running around my mind that I had to install (安装) a stoplight to stop some while others made their way into the picture, then I yielded (让路) them as a few ones arrived in town. I had a mental traffic jam, which only goes to show how slow the traffic usually is.
It has been a week and the effect is the same. I truly do look at money differently and have even done a few things differently this week. This is an e-book you’ll want to read, I promise. I often recommend books to my daughter, and this is one that I didn’t just “suggest” ― I left it open at the bottom of the computer and told each one, “Read it, you’ll love it.”
I would never point someone in a direction I wouldn’t go myself. I strongly advise you to visit the author’s website, Myster Money, and to download the e-book. You won’t regret it.[来源:Z|xx|k.Com]
43. The author wrote this passage to ______.
A. strongly recommend an e-book
B. show the author’s attitude to money
C. introduce the general idea of an e-book
D. point out Rich Ezzo isn’t money hungry
44. According to the passage, a Get Rich Quick type of publication ______.
A. is more popular than e-books
B. deals with how to make money
C. is what the author really cares for
D. is also an e-book written by Rich Ezzo
45. Why didn’t the author write the review as soon as he finished reading the book?
A. Because he was not sure whether he did well.
B. Because he was too excited to write anything.
C. Because he had to wait for Rich Ezzo’s permission.
D. Because he wondered if it would have long influence on him.
46. Which of the following is supported by the passage?
A. The author had known Rich Ezzo before.
B. The author always prefers e-books to paper books.
C. The author likes Get Rich Quick type of publications.
D. The author hasn’t dreamed of getting rich immediately.
E
Do you want to love what you do for a living? Follow your passion (激情). This piece of advice provides the foundation for modern thinking on career satisfaction. But this can be a problem.
I’ve spent the past several years researching and writing about the different strategies (策略) we use to seek happiness in our work. It became clear early in the process that the suggestion to “follow your passion” had some mistakes, for it lacks scientific evidence. However, it doesn’t mean you should abandon the goal of feeling passionate about your work. The reality emphasizes that things are quite complicated.
Passion is earned. Different people are looking for different things in their work, but generally, people with satisfying careers enjoy some combination of the following features: autonomy, respect, competence, creativity, and a sense of impact. In other words, if you want to feel passionate about your livelihood, don’t seek the perfect job, but seek to get more of these features in the job you already have.
Passion is elusive. Many people develop the rare and valuable skills leading to passion, but still end up unhappy in their work. The problem is that the features leading you to love your work are more likely to be useful to you than your organization. As you become increasingly “valuable”, for example, your boss might push you toward traditional promotions that come with more pay and more responsibility, as this is what is most useful to your company. However, you might find more passion by applying your value to gain autonomy in your schedule or project selection.
Passion is dangerous. I’ve watched too many of my peers fall into anxiety and constant job-hopping due to the “follow your passion” advice. The issue is expectations. If you believe we all have a pre-existing passion, and that matching it to a job will lead to instant workplace happiness, reality will always pale in comparison.
Work is hard. Not every day is fun. If you’re seeking a dream job, you’ll end up disappointed, again and again. Don’t set out to discover passion. Instead, set out to develop it. This path might be longer and more complicated than what most cheerful career guides might support, but it’s a path much more likely to lead you somewhere worth going.
47. People satisfied with their careers are ______.
A. autonomous and passionate B. creative and competent
C. respectable and sensitive D. creative and passionate
48. What does the underlined word “elusive” in the 4th paragraph most probably mean?
A. Easy to develop. B. Easy to keep.
C. Hard to develop. D. Hard to keep.
49. The underlined sentence in paragraph 5 probably means that ______.
A. it is not easy to match our passion with our jobs[来源:学§科§网]
B. we shouldn’t think everyone has a pre-existing passion
C. high expectations of passion in jobs bring disappointment
D. workplace happiness does not require a pre-existing passion
50. What is the author’s advice on achieving career satisfaction?
A. Developing passion for what one is doing.
B. Matching the pre-existing passion to one’s work.
C. Figuring out early what one will do in the future.
D. Discovering skills that lead to interesting careers.
第二节 根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出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）
―Hello. Gerry speaking.
―Hello, Gerry. It’s me John here. 51
―Well, I’m terribly sorry, but I’m not feeling very well.
―Is that all? 52
―No, I’m sorry. I was sick all night. I think it must be the fish I ate last night.
―Well, I think you should have at least phoned Kate and told her you weren’t coming to the meeting.
― 53 I’m sorry about that. Anyway, I think I’ll be able to get in to work tomorrow.
― 54 [来源:学*科*网]
―I won’t. Thanks for calling.
