2017宁夏高三上学期人教版高中英语高考模拟

Hank Viscardi was born without legs. He had—not legs but stumps(残肢) that could he fitted with a kind of special boots, People stared at him with cruel interest. Children laughed at him and called him ‘Ape Man’ (猿人) because his arms practically dragged on the ground.

Hank went to school like other boys. His grades were good and he needed only eight years to finish his schooling instead of the usual twelve. After graduating from school, he worked his way through college. He swept floors, waited on table, or worked in one of the college offices. During all this busy life, he had been moving around on his stumps. But one day the doctor told him even the stumps were not going to last much longer. He would soon have to use a wheel chair.

 Hank felt himself got cold all over. However, the doctor said there was a chance that he could be fitted with artificial legs(假腿). Finally a leg maker was found and the day came when Hank stood up before the mirror, For the first time he saw himself as he has always wanted to be——a full five feet eight inches tall. By this time he was already 26 years old.

Hank had to learn to use his new legs. Again and again he marched the length of the room , and marched back again. There were times when he fell down on the floor, but he pulled himself up and went back to the endless marching. He went out on the street. He climbed stairs and learned to dance. He built a boat and learned to sail it.

When World War II came , he talked the Red Cross into giving him a job. He took the regular training. he marched and drilled along with the other soldiers. Few knew that he was legless. This was the true story of Hank Viscardi, a man without legs.

21. Children laughed at Hank and called him ‘Ape Man’ because ______.

A. he kept away from them                     B. he didn’t talk to them 

C. his arms touched the ground when he moved     D. he couldn’t use his arms

22. It can be inferred from the story that five feet eight inches tall is ______.

 A. an average height for a fully grown person       B. too tall for an average person

C. too short for an average person                 D. none of the above

23. The sentence “he talked the Red Cross into giving him a job” implies that the Red Cross _____.

 A. was only glad to give him a job

B. gave him a job because he was a good soldier

C. was not willing to give him a job at first

D. gave him a job after he talked to someone whom he knew in the organization

24. When Hank marched and drilled along with the other soldiers, he ______.

A. did some of the things the other soldiers did    

B. did most of the things the other soldiers did

C. did everything the other soldiers did 

D. took some special training      

There are a lot of products out there that make your life easier. Some, however, are a little sillier than others — so much that they seem like joke products. Here are a few products that sound crazy, but actually rule.

Sleep Phones

It’s hard to imagine something sillier than a music-playing headband you wear while you sleep, but they exist — and are quite popular. Sleep Phones won’t give you the highest quality sound in the world, but if you prefer to fall asleep to music, they’re far more comfortable than normal headphones. While they’re a bit expensive, they might be perfect for you. There’s also a wireless version (版本) if you prefer.

Onion Goggles

If cutting onion brings on the waterworks no matter what you try, it’s time for desperate measures. We tested a bunch of methods for avoiding onion tears, and found the best solutions came down to cutting the onion under a vent (通风孔), or wearing these stylish and awesome goggles.

Lock Laces

There’re some great ways to tie your shoes better, but if you long for the laceless shoes of your childhood days, Lock Laces are a pretty good choice. They’re basically elastic (有弹性的) laces that remove the need to tie your shoes. Sure, people will make fun of you, but you can make fun of them after they trip over their own untied laces. Or you can make your own slip-on shoes with elastic tubing.

2D-Glasses

Hate 3D-movies, but have to go to one? The difference between 2D-glasses and 3D-glasses lies in their lenses (镜片). Each lens of 2D-glasses blocks the same picture, so each eye gets the same picture, while each lens of 3D-glasses blocks a different picture, so each eye gets a different picture which the brain interprets as 3D. Now you have a pair of glasses that can save you from the headache caused by wearing 3D-glasses which are popular in our movie theaters. You can buy them or make a pair for yourself.

25．What do we know about Sleep Phones?

A. There are two versions.

B. They’re comfortable but unhealthy.

C. They give you the best quality sound.

D. They’re cheaper than other headphones.

26．The underlined part “brings on the waterworks” in the text probably means _____.

A. makes your eyes water          B. makes your fingers hurt

C. destroys your water pipes        D. adds to your washing work

27．What is the advantage of Lock Laces?

A. They are strong and lasting.

B. They help you walk comfortably.

C. They are stylish and eco-friendly.

D. They save you from tying your shoes.

28．Compared with 3D-glasses, 2D-glasses _____.

A. are cheaper and thinner

B. won’t give you a headache

C. let you see a different picture

D. are more popular in movie theaters

In this world, each country has its own cultural characteristics. In a society such as the United States or Canada, which has many national, religious and cultural differences, people highly value individualism--the differences among people. Teachers place a lot of importance on the qualities that make each student special. The educational systems in these countries show these values. Students do not memorize all possible basic knowledge. Instead, they work individually and find answers by themselves. There is often discussion in the classroom. At an early age, students learn to form their own ideas and opinions.
  In most Asian societies, by contrast, the people have the same language, history and culture. Perhaps for this reason, the educational system in much of the orient reflects society’s belief in group goals and purposes rather than individualism. Children in China, Japan and Korea often work together and help one another on assignments.
  There are advantages and disadvantages of both systems of education. For example, one advantage of the system in Japan is that students there learn much more about math, physics, biology and chemistry than American students by the end of high school. They also study more hours each day and more days each year than North Americans do. The system is difficult, but it prepares students for a society that values discipline and self-control. There is, however, a disadvantage. Memorization is an important learning method in Japanese schools, yet many students say that after an exam, they forget much of the information that they have memorized.
  The advantage of the educational system in North America, on the other hand, is that students learn to think for themselves. The system prepares them for a society that values creative ideas. There is, however, a disadvantage. When students graduate from school, they haven’t memorized as many basic rules and facts as students in other countries have.

29. The reason why American teachers attach much importance to individualism is that _________.

A. they are required to do so

B. their students do not memorize information   

C. the United States is a country of many cultures

D. their students work individually   

30. Which of the following statements applies to Asian methods of education?

A. Each child in a classroom draws a different picture.

B. Students have to find information themselves.

C. Students are prepared for a society that values discipline.

D. Teachers serve as a guide in discussion.

31. From the facts, we can infer that ______ .

A. Asian students are more likely to do better in teamwork than American students

B. Chinese students are more hard-working in their studies than Mexican students

C. The Western educational system is much better than the Eastern educational system

D. The Eastern educational system is as difficult as the Western educational system

Many of us may be eating food containing GM（转基因的) ingredients without realizing it. Are GM foods safe for people? Can they help solve the poverty problem? They have been the subjects of a hot debate.
  This debate is related to increasing challenges from rising climatic change, population growth, urbanization, and natural resource consumption. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization, food production needs to increase by 60 percent by 2050 in order to feed 9 billion people. Scientists and policymakers are searching for effective ways to gain nutritious food, for today and future. Unlike previous agricultural methods (such as the Green Revolution), GM crops are to fight food safety and poverty challenges.
  The great expansion of GM crop varieties over the last two decades can be seen easily. The total area devoted to GM crops has increased 100 times from 1.7 million hectares in 1996 to 170 million hectares in 2012. Developing countries now grow more GM crops than developed countries (in terms of area), largely driven by Brazil’s rapid adoption of GM crops. China is home to about 4 percent of the total global area devoted to GM crops. Beans, corn, and cotton are main global GM crops, while China’s focus is on cotton, papaya, and poplar.
  Recently, a scientific study shows that GM crops are safe for people and the     environment. According to a 2010 report on the safety of GM crops by the EU, “the main conclusion to be drawn from the efforts of more than 130 research projects, covering a period of more than 25 years of research, and involving more than 500 research groups, is that biology methods, are not more risky than traditional planting technologies, for example.” Other international and national scientific bodies, such as the World Health Organization, have reached the same conclusion.

32. As for GM crops, what do people mainly focus on ?

A. Food production.        B. Food nutrition.      

C. Food safety.            D. Food variety.

33. What does Paragraph 3 talk about?

A. More GM crops in developing countries.

B. Less GM crops in developed countries.  

C. Rapid adoption of GM crops in Brazil.

D. The expansion of GM crop varieties of the world.

34. From a recent scientific study, we can infer that______.

A. traditional planting technologies are more risky

B. the safety of GM crops has been proved in many ways

C. the safety of GM crops was reported by the EU  in 2010

D. present GM crops are safe for people and the environment

35. What’s the writer’s attitude towards GM crops?

 A. Supportive.        B. Opposed.       

C. Unknown.        D. Indifferent.

The importance of communication cannot be denied. Using effective communication skills is important to relationships and to success at work.     36   Here are a few:

Prevent misunderstandings. When you clearly communicate your wants, your needs, and your intentions, there will be no misunderstanding. Many of our arguments and disagreements occur--simply because one of us did not communicate clearly. Another example of the importance of communication can be seen in the medical field. When a doctor tells a patient his diagnosis(诊断) and gives instructions for care and medicine, it is critical that the patient understands exactly what the doctor intends to communicate.     37   

Strengthen relationships. We get to know each other (either in business or personally) by talking and listening.     38   People like people they know. In business, the more personable business person, who showed an interest in his customer, wins the sale---every time---over the business person who is aloof（冷淡的） and shows no interest in the customer!

   39   Talking about your problems and stresses actually helps to relieve the stress and anxiety. You feel as if some of the burden has been lifted from you when a friend listens and shows that she cares.

The importance of Communication Skills becomes obvious when you think of the many times that you communicate with someone during a single day.    40    

A. Taking the time to improve our interpersonal skills is definitely worth the effort!

B. There are a number of reasons that communication is so important to us.

C. When you communicate well, people respond positively to you.

D. Knowing more about someone strengthens that relationship.

E. Otherwise, serious results could occur!

F. Increase confidence.

G. Relieve stress.

 A recent survey shows that storytelling ranks before television or video games among pastimes for kids. The survey was carried out among 500 children aged 3—4 in Britain, of  __61    over three—quarters said they wished their parents could read to them more often. Almost two—thirds of the kids said reading a story with their parents helped them sleep   62  （well）and more easily.

According to the survey, there are two ways for parents   63  （become）good storytellers. They can use   64  （fun）voices to show different characters in a story. They can also make their own special sounds to keep the story   65  （interest）and attractive. When Mum and Dad aren’t at hand, over 30％of kids would like to hear   66   bedtime story from famous people like Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe. Other movie stars like Zac Efron,  Miley Cyrus and Emma Watson   67  （welcome）by children, too.

“  68   can be very difficult for parents to find the time to read with their children. But these moments can help build close relationship   69   parents and children, and also can play an important part in their child’s    70  （develop）,” said child psychologist Woolfson.

As my train was delayed for two hours, I had plenty of time to spare. After buying some newspapers to read on the journey, I made my way to the ___41___ office to collect my heavy suitcase I had ___42___ there three days before. There were only a few people ___43___, and I took out my wallet to find the receipt for my case. The receipt didn’t seem to be where I had left it. I ___44___ the contents, and railway tickets, money scraps of paper and photos fell out of it; but no matter how ___45___ I searched, the receipt was nowhere to be found.

When my turn came, I ___46___ the situation sorrowfully to the assistant. The man looked at me ___47___ as if to say that he had ___48___ this kind of story many times and asked me to ___49___ the case. I told him that it was an old, brown looking ___50___ no different from the many cases I could see on the shelves. The assistant then gave me ___51___ and told me to ___52___ of the chief contents of the case. If they were ___53___, he said, I could take the case away. I tried to ___54___ all the articles I had ___55___ packed into the case and wrote them down as they came to me.

After I had done this, I went to ___56___ among the shelves. There were hundreds of cases there. For one dreadful moment, it ___57___ to me that if someone had ___58___ the receipt up he could have easily claimed(认领) the case already. This hadn’t happened ___59___, for after a time I found the case lying in a corner. After examining the articles inside, the assistant was ___60___ and told me I could take the case away.   

假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。作文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏子符号(∧)并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词;

2.只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。

  Our English club was set up two months ago．Now，we have members of 25．We met once a week on Saturday afternoon．So far，we have been conducted a variety of activities on English learning，such as watching English films，including a Christmas party and get together with foreign students．Last week we held a English story－telling competition．We required that the entries would be original and interesting and be presented in English within five minutes．Every member took an actively part in it．Two foreign English teachers were invited to act as judge．At last，Li Bing won the first place．Many members said that the activity benefited them many ways．

Not only did it improve their speaking English，but also it brought them more fun．They hope many such activities can be held．

   假定你是李华，目前正处于高三阶段。与你同为高三的好友李杰写信向你征求如何为高考做准备。你给他写一封回信谈谈高考备考的注意事项并陈述你的理由：

注意： 1. 词数100左右 ， 开头已为你写好（不计入总词数）；

2. 可适当增加细节， 以使行文连贯。

3. 参考词汇： 明确的 (definite)    评价(estimation)

Dear Li Jie ,

I have received your letter. No doubt every Senior 3 student wishes to be successful in the National College Entrance Examination.

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Yours,

Li Hua