吉林省实验中学2016届高三英语上学期第三次模拟考试试题.doc

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1、吉林省实验中学2016届高三年级第三次模拟考试英语试题本试卷分第卷（选择题）和第卷（非选择题）两部分，共150分，共11 页。第卷第一部分 听力（120小题）在笔试结束后进行。第二部分 阅读理解（共两节, 满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）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。AShyness is the cause of much unhappiness for a great many people. Shy people are anxious and self-conscious; that is, the

2、y are concerned with their own appearance and actions too much. Negative thoughts are constantly occurring in their minds: What kind of impression am I making? Do they like me? Do I sound stupid? Am I wearing unattractive clothes?It is obvious that such uncomfortable feelings must affect people unfa

3、vorably. A persons self-concept is reflected in the way he or she behaves and the way a person behaves affects other peoples reactions. In general, the way people think aboutthemselves has a deep effect on all areas of their lives. Shy people, who have low respect, are likely to be passive and easil

4、y influenced by others. They need faith that they are doing the right thing. Shy people are very sensitive to criticism. It makes them feel inferior (自卑). They also find it difficult to be pleased by praises because they believe they are unworthy of praise. A shy person may respond to a praise with

5、a statement like this one: Youre just saying that to make me feel good, I know its not true. ” It is clear that, while self-awareness is a healthy quality, overdoing it is harmful. Can shyness be completely got rid of, or at least reduced? Fortunately, people can overcome shyness with determination

6、since shyness goes hand in hand with lack of self respect. It is important for people to accepttheir weaknesses as well as their strengths. Each one of us has his or her own characteristics. We are interested in our own personal ways. The better we understand ourselves, the easier it becomes to live

7、 up to our chances for a rich and successful life. 21.The first paragraph is mainly about_. A. the cause of shyness B. the feelings of shy peopleC. the effect of shyness on people D. the questions in the minds of shy people22.According to the writer, self-awareness is_. A. harmful to people B. a hea

8、lthy qualityC. the cause of unhappiness D. a weak point of shy people23.What is the shy peoples reaction to praise?A. They are pleased by it. B. They feel they are worthy of it.C. They arevery sensitive to it. D. They feel it is not true.24.We can learn from the passage that shyness can _. A. be ove

9、rcome with determination B. help us to live up to our full developmentC. enable us to understand ourselves better D. have nothing to do with lack of self respectBFour years ago my sweet mom went to be with her Lord. She did it her way.I got the call at work, and I headed home quickly. Mom and Dad li

10、ved on a small farm that they had owned since I was seven. I hated going there every weekend. There was nothing for a young girl to do but watch the one station on the old TV set. The place was shabby, with no indoor pipes or heat. We had a big wood stove in the kitchen that did its best to heat the

11、 little farmhouse, but it always seemed cold and too quiet to me. My mom, on the other hand, loved the peace and quiet of the land and loved to work in the garden among her flowers and vegetables. In the evenings, my mom and I would sit for hours singing in the little kitchen. I sang the melody and

12、Mom harmonized. Her favorite song was Moon River and we sang it over and over. Mom told me stories about how when I was a little girl, I could sing before I could talk. She loved to tell how my playpens (婴儿床) in the kitchen next to the radio and there was one song I particularly loved called Ivory T

13、ower. As time passed, I had my own children and went to visit every week or two. The kids loved the farm and the tractor rides with my dad. Me, well, I still hated the silence of the farm. While my mom loved to sit at her kitchen table and look out at her garden and flowers and retell all the old st

14、ories, I missed the hustle and bustle of my life at home. But I sat there listening quietly as she recalled.Now, I sat back in the silence and the silence was deafening so I finally leaned over to turn on an old radio. Music always comforted me.My heart skipped a beat. Moon River was playing on the

15、radio. I sat there stunned, with a tear running down my cheek, as I listened to every familiar note.Then the radio announcer came on. Heres one we havent heard in a while, and an unfamiliar song began. I began to cry harder as I heard the words sung over the airwaves. Come down, come down from your

16、Ivory Tower.25.The writer didnt like staying in the farm for the following reasons EXCEPT that _.A. it was too cold and quiet B. The place was simple, with no indoor plumbing or heatC. there was nothing more that could make her excitedD. she could only sing one song in the small farm26.From the firs

17、t paragraph, we know that the writers mother _.A. left the small farm with LordB. passed away four years agoC. left for Lord to live her own wayD. preferred to be with Lord27.What does the underlined phrase refer to?A. simple and easy B. old-fashioned and classicC. busy and noisy D. slow-paced and c

18、omfortable28. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?A. Moms music B. Cherish life.C. My happy childhood D. Our small farmhouseCWikipedia (维基百科) is a non-profit website funded by donations, started on 15th January, 2001. “Wiki” means “quick” in the Hawaiian language. These da

19、ys, most people go straight to Wikipedia, the online encyclopedia (百科), to look something up. But how reliable is it?The site attracts 78 million visitors every month, and it is available in more than 270 different languages. Its one of the most comprehensive (综合的) resources available, and its got m

20、uch more information than an ordinary encyclopedia. The site is updated on a daily basis by thousands of people around the world. Anyone with an Internet connection can look through and edit the contents or add a new page at any time. And you dont need any formal training.Of course, there are some c

21、ontrols. Wikipedia has a team of more than 1,500 administrators who check for false information. And main targets for horrible comments (such as politicians) are forbidden to public editing. But with more than 16 million articles to keep an eye on, it isnt easy. So, while Wikipedia benefits from bei

22、ng constantly updated with information from all over the world, its also open to “vandals (故意捣乱者)”.Some of the damage is easy to notice. Someone drew horns and a moustache on Microsoft chairman Bill Gates photo. But other things are harder to spot. The most common form of vandalism involves adding t

23、iny items of false information into the biography of a famous person. Unbelievably, some of this misinformation has appeared in newspapers, with The Daily Mail, The Guardian and The Independent all having fallen victim to the tricks. For example, in an obituary (讣告) for British comedian Sir Norman W

24、isdom, one newspaper claimed that he co-wrote Dame Vera Lynns wartime song “Therell be Bluebirds over the White Cliffs of Dover”. In fact, he did no such thing.So if youre going to use any information from Wikipedia, make sure you double-check it first.29.What do we know about Wikipedia? A. It makes

25、 profits from its users.B. It is run by the Hawaiian government.C. It provides a huge amount of information.D. It is the most popular website worldwide.30.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A. 78 million people visit Wiki each day. B. To forbid wrong public editings is quite ea

26、sy. C. Formal education is needed to do editing for Wiki.D. Some people change the information on Wiki just for fun.31.The example of Norman Wisdoms obituary is used to show _.A. Wikipedia sometimes contains false informationB. some newspapers like The Guardian are irresponsibleC. Norman Wisdom is u

27、npopular with some peopleD. Wikipedia affects peoples lives greatly32.What does the author advise readers to do? A. To look through Wikipedia frequently.B. To update Wikipedia on a daily basis.C. To turn to other websites for valid information.D. To be careful when using the information from Wikiped

28、ia.DCome and join us in the factory tour this winter! Here are some excellent ones to consider.The Jelly Belly Bean Company Fairfield, CAAt this working factory, guests can watch the process of making this famous candy. Have lunch at the Visitor Center Caf, where you can order a jelly bean-shaped pi

29、zza or hamburger! It is located an hour north of San Francisco. Theres no admission charge for the 40-minute walking tour. Tours are given most days from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, but come during a weekday to see the candy making in process.Louisville Slugger Baseball Bat MuseumLouisville, KYSee how each

30、bat is carefully carved out at this family-favorite factory tour. Tour visitors leave with a miniature bat souvenir and personalized bats can be ordered when you arrive and picked up before you leave. Adult tickets are $9. Child tickets are $4. Ages five and under are free. It opens at 9:00 am Monda

31、ys through Saturdays. Check the website for specific days and times.E-One Fire Truck Factory Ocala, FL Take this walking tour of a plant in Florida and see for yourself the technology and skill required to build these emergency vehicles. Tours are offered Monday to Friday, at 9:00 am and 11:00 am. P

32、rices are $8 for adults and $6 for children. Kids under 6 are not permitted on the tour for safety reasons. Reservations are required for all tours. Please call 352-861-3524 to schedule a tour. Firefighters can tour for free!Crayola Crayon CompanyEaston, PANo, this isnt the actual place where the wa

33、xy rainbows are made. But its an even-better visitor center where families can not only see how crayons are made, but can explore and use the wide variety of Crayola art tools and products. Kids can use the latest Crayola products to create masterpieces on site. The visitor center is open most days

34、from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm. The online calendar shows special hours, themes, and daily activities. Tickets are $9.50 each.33. Which of the following is true about the Jelly Belly Bean Company?A. Three meals are prepared for you.B. It lies to the north of San Francisco.C. You have to spend some money vi

35、siting it. D. It is open every day. 34. If a five-year-old boy and his parents visit Louisville Slugger Baseball Bat Museum, they have to pay _.A. $22B. $13C. $17D. $1835. The factory tour this winter involves _. A. politics, economics, science and culture B. diet, sports, traffic and artC. history,

36、 literature, education and custom D. health, invention, astronomy and car第二节 (共5小题；每小题2分, 满分10分)根据短文内容, 从短文后的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。Pearls of wisdom in ProverbsOut of sight, out of mind. An apple a day keeps the doctor away. Dont put all your eggs in one basket. 36 . Each of the phrases mentio

37、ned above teaches a common truth. But what exactly is a proverb? Its a short statement that contains a general truth. It is popularly known and often repeated. Every culture has proverbs. 37 .For example, many cultures value old people for their wisdom and experience. This idea can be found in prove

38、rbs. A Chinese proverb says, “An old horse will never get lost.” And a Portuguese proverb states, “An old pan is the one that makes good food.” 38 . The English say, “Good and quickly seldom meet.” The Chinese say, “Think three times before you act.” A Russian proverb exclaims, “Take your thoughts t

39、o bed with you, for the morning is wiser.” There is a saying: To truly know a people, learn their proverbs. Proverbs contain a cultures values and morals. 39 . People in Saudi Arabia value books and learning. One of their proverbs says, “A book is a garden carried in the pocket.” The French say, “Th

40、ere is no pillow so soft as a clear conscience.” So that culture thinks that being honest is important. Egyptians know the value of friendship. One of their proverbs say, “Friendship doubles joy and halves grief.”In Africa, many proverbs also use images familiar to Africans. For example, “The best w

41、ay to eat an elephant in your path is cut him up into little pieces.” 40 . Or “A roaring lion kills no game.” This means that one cannot achieve anything by sitting around and talking about it. One must get out and strive for it.Learning proverbs in another language is fun. You can make a good impre

42、ssion with your language ability. But remember, proverbs are usually used in spoken language. They are rarely used in writing. If you use a lot of proverbs when you write, people will think you dont have original thoughts.A. What is your favorite proverb?B. Have your heard any of these proverbs befo

43、re?C. Many cultures also agree that acting in a hurry is not a good idea. D. And while some are special for one culture, there are common themes.E. In other words, the best way to solve a problem is to work on it bit by bit.F. There are also proverbs such as “get your ducks in a row.”G. So you can l

44、earn what is valued in different cultures through their proverbs.第三部分 英语知识运用 (共两节, 满分45分)第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1. 5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）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。One morning all the employees reached the office as usual. And on the wall they saw a big 41 on which it was written: Yeste

45、rday, the person who has been 42 your growth in this company passed 43 . We invite you to join the funeral prepared in the 44 . In the beginning，they all got 45 for the death of one of their colleagues. 46 after a while they started getting 47 to know who was the man that limited the growth of his c

46、olleagues and the company itself. The 48 in the gym was such that security agents(保安)were 49 to control the crowd within the room. The more people reached the coffin, the more the excitement 50 up. Everyone whispered to each other: “ 51 on earth is this guy?” One by one the excited employees got clo

47、ser to the coffin, and when they 52 inside it, they 53 became speechless. They stood nearby the coffin, shocked and in 54 , as if someone had 55 the deepest part of their soul. There was a 56 inside the coffin；everyone who looked inside it could see himself, There was also a sign next to the mirror that 57 : there is only one person who is 58 to set limits to your growth：IT IS 59 ! Your life doesnt change when everyone around you changes. Your life changes when YOU change，when you go beyond your