广东省茂名市2014届高三第二次高考模拟英语试题

本试卷三大题,满分135分。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、试室号、座位号填写在答题卡上。用2B铅笔将试卷类型(B)填涂在答题卡相应位置上。将条形码横贴在答题卡右上角“条形码粘贴处”。 

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选项的答案信息点涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案，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。

Ⅰ 语言知识及应用 (共两节，满分45分)

第一节 完形填空 (共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)

　　　阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从1—15各题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

　　Sometimes it can be difficult to homeschool（进行家庭教育） on your own. That's why it's 1 to connect or have a support group that will help you succeed in homeschooling. 

　　The first step is to find a(n) 2 that has similar goals and ideas as you. Maybe they homeschool in the same way, use the same curriculum or have the same ages of students.

　　It's important to make sure that you decide what you're looking for out of a support group and then you can go and   3 for it using the Internet or local organization. Do you want your group to just support homeschool families and parents or do you 4 want to hold classes? Are you organizing around a 5 event like field trips, a topic, or classes themselves? 

　　If your homeschool support group is just for parents, consider advertising 6 . Getting together a group of homeschooling parents can really help you to 7 ideas that will help improve your homeschool program and can help you succeed in the long run. If you're going to include 8 in your support group, make sure to organize them by 9 level so they're with other students of the same age.

　　If you want to include classes as a part of your homeschool group, you need to decide what type of 10 you'll offer, enrichment, art, athletic, or even core curriculum. Identify a teacher early on and a leader. You don't want to be the 11 leader in your homeschool group. You want to find people that you can trust to 12 alongside you.

　　Communication is the key. You want to set up an email group, a phone chain and maybe even website to keep everyone 13 . Whether you find a local group to join or 14 one of your own, having a support group can really help you 15 in homeschooling. 

1.A.accessible B. important C. evident D. natural

2. A. group B. companion C. league D. organization

3. A. pay B. apply C. struggle D. search

4. A.deliberately B. particularly C. actually D. consequently

5. A.vital B. current C. specific D. random

6. A. locally B. cautiously C. temporarily D. nationally

7. A.approve B.exchange C. interpret D. adopt

8. A.parents B.teachers C. managers D. students

9. A. grade B. management C. stress D. security

10. A.teachers B. classes C. leaders D. groups

11. A. top B. former C. only D. same 

12. A.follow B. dictate C. obey D. lead

13. A. informed B. accustomed C. contented D. alarmed

14. A. purchase B.support C. subscribe D. start

15. A. succeed B. reflect C. participate D. accumulate

第二节 语法填空 (共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分)

　　　阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡标号为16～25的相应位置上。

　　The local elementary school had just let out and I found myself behind a school bus as I was driving home. The bus   16   (stop) by a house sitting on top of a hill. A little girl no more than seven years old jumped down the bus steps and started running up the driveway toward the house.

　　I looked up the hill to see 17   she was going and saw her Dad waiting for her. As she got closer and closer her Dad smiled and knelt down to greet her. The second she got to him he folded her in 18   powerful arms and gave her a huge hug.

　　My eyes watered a bit as I watched this scene and remembered all the times   19   my own children had ran into my arms with   20   (smile) faces. Every single hug from 21   was a fountain of youth and a treasure of joy.

　　My lovely trip down memory lane was interrupted when I heard the car   22   me sound its horn（喇叭）. I saw 23   school bus quickly pulling away. I started to follow it again with a 24   (light) spirit than I had before. I took that beautiful moment and stored it   25   (safe) in my soul where I knew it would remain forever.

Ⅱ 阅读 (共两节，满分50分)

第一节 阅读理解 (共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分)

  阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

　　A

　　My grandfather died more than twenty-five years ago. I was fifteen. He was kind, strong, fair, and very funny. When I was a young musician, he was my biggest fan. I played my violin for him when he visited, and he loved everything, but each time he had one request. “Could you play ‘Amazing Grace’?” he asked, full of hope and with a twinkle in his eye, because he knew my answer was always, “I don’t know that one!” We went through this routine at every major holiday, and I always figured I’d have time to learn it for him later.

　　About the time I entered high school and started guitar, Grandpa got cancer. The last time I saw him alive was Thanksgiving weekend in 1985. My mom warned us that Grandpa didn’t look the same anymore and that we should prepare ourselves. For a moment I didn’t recognize him. He looked so small among all the white sheets. We had all gathered in Ohio for the holiday, and I’m sure we all knew we were there to say good-bye. I can see now that Grandpa held on long enough to see us each one more time. I remember how we ate in the dining room and laughed and talked while Grandpa rested in his hospital bed. I wonder if it was sad for him to be alone with our voices and laughter. Knowing Grandpa, he was probably content.

　　The next morning I found my moment alone with him. I pulled out my guitar, tuned to his appreciative gaze, and finally played for him “Amazing Grace.” I had worked on it for weeks, knowing it never mattered whether I actually played it well and choosing not to believe as I played that it was my last concert for my biggest fan. The cancer had stolen his smile, but I saw joy in his eyes. He held my hand afterward, and I knew I had done something important.

　　 I argued with people all through college about my music major. I was told by strangers that music wouldn’t make me any money and it wasn’t useful like being a doctor. But I know firsthand that with music I was able to give my grandpa something at a point when no one else could. 

26.At first the author didn’t play ‘Amazing Grace’ for Grandpa because ____________.

　　A she hadn’t learned it yet

　　B. she found it difficult to play

　　C. she disliked playing it.

　　D. her grandfather was just joking.

27. From the last sentence in Paragraph 2 we can infer that ____________.

　　A. Grandpa treasured love from family

　　B. Grandpa was used to living alone

　　C. Grandpa was too weak to feel anything

　　D. Grandpa was optimistic about his health

28. When the author finally played “Amazing Grace” for Grandpa, ____________.

　　A. she made him smile joyfully

　　B. she knew she must play it well 

　　C. she brought him love and comfort

　　D. she believed she could play it many times for him.

29. What is the author’s attitude toward her music major?

　　A. Disapproving   B. Regretful   C. Doubtful   D. Positive

30. Which of the following was true according to the passage?

　　A. The author was 15 when she wrote the article.

　　B. The author has a great affection for her grandfather.

　　C. The author prefers to be a doctor rather than a musician.

　　D. The author is confident that music will make her much money.

　　

　　　B

　　It's almost impossible to go through life without experiencing some kind of failure. If you have a fear of failure, you might be uncomfortable setting goals. But goals help us decide where we want to go in life. Without goals, we have no sure destination.

　　Many experts recommend visualization(形象化) as a powerful tool for goal setting. Imagining how life will be after you've reached your goal is a great motivator to keep you moving forward. However, visualization might produce the opposite results in people who have a fear of failure. In his article, researcher Thomas Langens showed that people who have a fear of failure were often left in a strong negative mood（消极情绪） after being asked to visualize goals and goal attainment.

　　So, what can you do instead?

　　Start by setting a few small goals. These should be goals that are slightly, but not overwhelmingly, challenging. Think of these goals as "early wins" that are designed to help improve your confidence. For example, if you've been too afraid to talk to the new department head (who has the power to give you the promotion you want), then make this your first goal: Plan to stop by her office during the next week to introduce yourself. Or, imagine that you've dreamed of returning to school to get your MBA(工商管理硕士), but you're convinced that you're not smart enough to be accepted into business school. Set a goal to talk with a school counselor or admissions officer to see what's required for admission.

　　Try to make your goals tiny steps on the route to much bigger goals. Don't focus on the end picture: getting the promotion, or graduating with an MBA. Just focus on the next step: introducing yourself to the department head, and talking to an admissions officer. That's it.

　　Taking one small step at a time will help build your confidence, keep you moving forward, and prevent you from getting overwhelmed with visions of your final goal. 

31. Paragraph 1 mainly talks about ____________.

　　A. the fear of failure

　　B. the difficulty in setting goals 

　　C. the reasons for failure

　　D. the importance of setting goals

32. The opinion of Thomas Langens is used to ____________.

　　A. tell the results of setting goals

　　B. prove the limitations of visualization

　　C.draw the readers’ attention to the topic

　　D. stress the importance of visualization

33. The fourth paragraph is developed mainly by ____________.

　　A. analyzing causes             B. making comparisons 

　　C. following the order of space     D. giving examples

34. When setting goals, you should ____________.

　　A. concentrate on your final goals   B. talk with your department head

　　C. begin with some small goals     D. have confidence in your success

35. What is the main theme of the passage?

　　A. Skills to set your goals.

　　B. Ways to overcome your fear of failure. 

　　C. Having a goal is vital to success.

　　D. Visualization is a powerful tool for goal setting.

C

　　My friend Kathy and I were going to Colorado Springs for holiday. The only problem was, I didn't have any luggage to pack my belongings in.

　　My friend Debbie offered to lend me a suitcase that belonged to her father, who had passed away long ago. “I don't know if you'll want to use it,” she said so gently, “it's very old, worn out, and such an ugly yellow color.” I was so touched by her offer to lend something that belonged to her father, but I was also concerned about the possibility of it being damaged or lost. She insisted that I take it. So with the suitcase safely in hand, I boarded the train with Kathy.

　　We spent two days and one night on the train, sleeping in our seats. As we slept, we were awakened at times, by the noises of the train pulling in and out of the stations.

　　The next morning we eagerly awaited the announcement: Next stop, Colorado Springs. But suddenly, there came another announcement over the loud speaker. “During one of the overnight stops, many pieces of luggage were mistakenly removed from the train and left at the wrong location.”

　　Kathy and I just looked at each other, as I felt the disappointment swell. Could my worst fear be coming true, was Debbie's suitcase lost?

　　Just then two train conductors passed our seats. One of them jokingly said to the other, “Did you ever see such an old, ugly, brighter yellow, piece of luggage in all of your life?”

　　Before the other conductor could answer, I screamed, “YES, MY SUITCASE MADE IT!”

　　 The two conductors stopped in their tracks! and, very red in the face, couldn't seem to apologize enough for having insulted my suitcase.

　　 When I returned it, I couldn't wait to get the suitcase back into Debbie's safe hands. She asked, “Did everything go well on the trip?” Somehow, I just couldn't resist telling her what had happened. She laughed heartily. 

　　When I recall the golden suitcase, I'm reminded, that like the suitcase, we can see ourselves as too old, useless, worn out, and of little value. Or, we can take a closer look and realize that we are one of God's most valued creations -- unique, and holding inside our most valuable possessions -- that of love, faith, hope, and wisdom.

36. After borrowing the suitcase, the author was worried about ____________.

　　A. its appearance

　　B. its size

　　C.its color

　　D.its safety

37. Hearing the announcements, the author____________.

　　A. was happy to reach the destination

　　B. felt angry at the service on the train

　　C. feared that the suit case might be lost

　　D. asked the conductors to look for the suitcase

38. How did the two conductors feel when the author claimed her suitcase?

　　A. Puzzled.   B. Embarrassed.   C. Astonished.   D. Amused.

39. From the last paragraph we can learn that ____________.

　　A. a friend in need is a friend indeed

　　B. God helps those who help themselves

　　C. inner beauty is more important than appearance

　　D. a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step

40. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?

　　A. The Golden Suitcase.

　　B. An Unforgettable Trip.

　　C. A Warm-hearted Friend.

　　D. Two Impolite Conductors. 

　　　

　　　D

　　A deal has been signed to turn by-products from a Scottish distillery（酿酒厂） into fuel for cars. 

　　In what is declared to be a world first, the Tullibardine distillery in Perthshire has linked up with a spin-out company from Napier University in Edinburgh. They plan to use bacteria to feed on the "leftovers" from the whisky（威士忌酒） making process. This will produce butanol which can be used to fuel vehicles.

　　More than 90% of the stuff that comes out of a whisky distillery is not whisky. It is leftovers like draff and pot ales（酒糟） - both produced in the early stages of the process. They are high in sugar and are currently used for things like fertiliser and cattle feed. Napier University's Biofuel Research Centre (BfRC) has already shown that the right bacteria can feed on those by-products to produce butanol - a direct replacement for vehicle fuel. Now the spin-out company, Celtic Renewables, and independent whisky producer Tullibardine have signed an agreement. Together they will apply the process to thousands of tonnes of the distillery's leftovers. 

　　Professor Martin Tangney, founder of Celtic Renewables, said: "Our partnership with Tullibardine is an important step in the development of a business which combines two important Scottish industries - whisky and renewables. This project shows that creative use of existing technologies can utilise resources on our doorstep to benefit both the environment and the economy."

　　Douglas Ross, managing director of Tullibardine, which spends £250,000 disposing of its by-products every year, said: "We are delighted to be partnering Celtic Renewables in this creative business, the obvious benefits of which are environmental. It takes a cost to us and turns it into something that has social as well as commercial value."

　　The project is being supported by a grant（拨款） from the Scottish government's Zero Waste Scotland initiative. Celtic Renewables said it eventually aimed to build a processing plant in Scotland, with the hope of building an industry that could be worth £60m a year. 

41. According to the passage, ____________ will be used to take the place of petrol.

　　A. whisky   B. whisky leftovers   C. butanol   D. draff and pot ales

42. How do people deal with whisky leftovers at present?

　　A. They throw them away.

　　B. They use them to feed people.

　　C. They use them to feed bacteria.

　　D. They use them for crops or cattle.

43. What does the underlined word “utilise” in the fourth paragraph probably mean?

　　A. Make use of. B. Get rid of.   C. Use up. D. Find out.

44. It can be inferred from the passage that____________.

　　A. the government either supports or opposes the project

　　B. the technology has not been widely used yet

　　C. the project will benefit both the environment and the economy

　　D. the project has brought great profit to the company

45. Which of the following categories does this passage belong to?

　a. Health.   b. Science.     c. Food. 

d. Nature.   e. Environment. f. Business.

　　A. b, c, e     B. b, e, f   C. a, b, f   D. a, b, c

第二节 信息匹配 (共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)
　　阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息, 请在答题卡上将对应题号的相应选项字母涂黑。
首先请阅读下列图片及文字说明：

A. A football tackle - Here's a collection of art for the digital age as these fascinating illusions of landmarks, places and even a banana are made using just a pair of hands.

B. A wooden horse sculpture on the Washington coastline.

C. Artist Danny Quirk's second-used medium of watercolours shows a man pulling open the skin across his chest cavity（胸腔）, by Danny Quirk, Massachusetts, America.

D. Paul Baliker with his sculpture he made entirely from wood, containing mankind with the world of his hands and various wildlife.

E. Ever feel like you've forgotten something? No, its not a mind trick - these are amazing sculptures done by a French artist. The sculptures are the work of Bruno Catalano and might look like they're missing vital organs, but the invisible bodies represent a world citizen according to their creator.

F. Classic portraits get a modern day look. A host of classic portraits have been given a modern day look thanks to a unique art project.
以下是一些图片的相关介绍，请把图片与相关介绍匹配起来。
　　46. Rift wood is carefully crafted and transformed into this thought provoking masterpiece. Full of wildlife such as deer, giraffes, monkeys and even rhinos, this sculpture bursts with nature that surrounds mankind. The amazing sculpture was created by American sculpture Paul Baliker, 59, after sculpting became his addiction. 
　　47.The strange pictures were created using hand models and body paint to create visions of a castle, church, and two footballers flying into a tackle. Each picture sees the hands and fingers carefully crossed, bent, or partially hidden to the millimetre to cleverly angle the palms and fingers into the lifelike pictures. The intricate detail was then painted on the shapes and blended in to create the illusions, including one creation that sees a hand arch down to become a banana skin. 
　　48. Inspired from the recent creation of his girlfriend's terrible Halloween costume, a 25-year-old artist from Massachusetts has set out to show audiences what's really under his skin with his elaborate anatomical body illustrations. Painting life-like muscles and ligaments（韧带） across human skin, the artist 's recreation of the human body opened up, shows that beauty is more than skin deep. 
　　49.You wouldn't believe it but these huge sculptures are in fact created entirely from driftwood. Using tree branches, sticks and roots found on the Washington coastline, artist Jeffro Uitto can fashion anything from huge wooden animals to complex home furniture. Each sculpture can take years to create and finding the right piece for each project can take months at a time
　　50. A team of digital artists spent three months working with TV historian Dr Lipscomb to update classic portraits for a string of historical figures. Dr Lipscomb used insights from her research into their lives to help the artists imagine what the famous figures from the past might look like were they alive today. Henry VIII, Queen Elizabeth I and William Shakespeare are all among the historical figures whose spending habits and clothes are shown in the series as if they were modern people.
Ⅲ 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 基础写作 (共1小题，满分15分)
　　　最近你听了一场健康讲座，请用英语写一篇短文介绍讲座情况。内容如下：
[写作内容]

 

时间：上月
演讲者：健康专家张教授
主题：久坐伤身
现状：随着电视电脑的发展，人们坐着的时间超过历史上任何时期
久坐的危害：颈痛，背痛，肥胖，心脏病，死亡
久坐人群：学生，办公室工作者
专家建议：（1）养成好习惯：步行或骑自行车上学上班，不乘车开车；
　　　　　　走楼梯，不坐电梯；
　　　　　　打电话时站立。
            （2）特别提示：学生下课期间要起身活动

[写作要求]
　　只能用5个句子表达全部内容。
[评分标准] 
　　句子结构准确，信息内容完整，篇章连贯。

第二节 读写任务 （共1小题，满分25分）
  阅读下面短文，然后按要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文。
　　 It was a sunny spring day, but that was lost on me. In my mind a thousand concerns and worries were racing around and around. It seemed as if they were going to ruin my life. I had even foolishly taken the day off work so I could spend more time on my worrying. I couldn’t think. I couldn’t relax. I couldn’t even sit still.
　　Hoping to clear my head, I drove to a local lake that had a quiet path around it. As I walked along my brain continued to race. Halfway around I stopped at a small bench and sat down. My legs weren’t tired, but my brain was exhausted.
　　 After sitting a few minutes I just let go and stopped thinking. I listened to the gentle music of the birds singing their love songs in the trees. I watched as the sun shone and danced off the clear waves of the lake. I noticed the first wild flowers of spring growing towards the light. I breathed in the fresh, clean air. I felt at peace for the first time all day. I stayed happily there on that bench for a long time. And when I finally left I took the peace with me. 
[写作内容]
1.以约30个词概括上文的主要内容。
2.以约120个词就“何以解忧”的话题谈谈你的想法，内容包括：
（1）作为中学生，你产生忧虑的原因及其影响；
（2）你是如何调整情绪，摆脱忧虑的；
（3）保持好心情的重要性。
[写作要求]
1.作文中可以使用亲身经历或虚构的故事，也可以参照阅读材料的内容，但不得直接引用原文中的句子。
2.作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称。
[评分标准]
概括准确，语言规范，内容合适，语篇连贯。

参考答案
Ⅰ 语言知识及应用 (共两节，满分45分)
第一节 完形填空 (共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)
1—5. BADCC     6—10. ABDAB     11—15.CDADA 
第二节 语法填空 (共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分)
16.stopped 17.where   18.his   19.when   20.smiling
21.them   22.behind   23.the   24.lighter   25.safely
Ⅱ 阅读 (共两节，满分50分)
第一节 阅读理解 (共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分)
26—30.AACDB     31—35. DBDCA     36—40. DCBCA     41—45 CDABB
第二节 信息匹配 (共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)
46—50 DACBF
Ⅲ 写作(共两节，满分40分)
基础写作 (共1小题，满分15分)
　　Last month I attended a lecture delivered by Professor Zhang, a health expert, with the theme of “sitting for too long is bad for people's health”. From the lecture I learned that with the development of TV and computer, people today sit down more than ever before in history, which has a bad effect on their health. Not only can this habit make your neck or back ache, but it may also make your fat, increase the risk of heart disease and even death. To prevent these problems from happening, Professor Zhang pointed out that those who sit too much, such as students and office workers, should form some good habits in life, such as going to school or work on foot or by bike rather than by car, taking the stairs instead of the elevator and standing while talking on the phone. He particularly reminded us that we students should stand up to do some activities during break time at school.
读写任务 （共1小题，满分25分）
　　So worried was the author that he found it difficult to rid himself of concerns and worries. However, while sitting by a lake and enjoying the peace of nature, he felt at peace with himself. 
　　(With the mind full of concerns and worries, the author drove to a lake. Sitting on a bench and enjoying the peace of nature, he/she rid all the worries of himself/herself and felt at peace.)
　　The experience of the author reminds me of my years in high school, which is a very worrying time for us students. Crammed schedules, endless examinations and expectation from parents and teachers are the main causes of my concerns and worries. Sometimes, I am too worried to focus on my studies. Worse still, my health also suffers a great deal.
　　Since too much worry has a bad effect on our studies and lives, effective means should be taken to deal with it. As for me, I usually share my feelings with people around me, like my parents, teachers or friends. Besides, I often free myself from worries by listening to music or doing physical activities. If I still cannot rid myself of worries, I’ll have a good cry and then try to concentrate on my studies.
　　When we are free of worries, we can become healthier, study more efficiently and get along better with other people. In a word, only when we have a good mood can we grow up happily and healthily.