甘肃省部分普通中学2016高考英语新课标学能专业高效提分集训试题十一.doc

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1、甘肃省部分普通中学2016高考英语新课标学能专业高效提分集训试题（十一）注意：本试卷分第卷（选择题）和第卷（非选择题）两部分。满分120分。考试时间100分钟。第卷第一部分：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。ANASA has recently found a twin Earth in the Milky Way. Scientists said the planet was the closest to Earth that has been seen.Kepler 452b,

2、which has been named Earth 2, is six billion years old. It has a 385-day year and orbits its star at the same distance as us. It is so like Earth that NASA believes it is possible that life once inhabited the planet. Kepler 452b is 60 percent larger in diameter (直径) than Earth. Scientists say that t

3、he planet received the same kind of sunshine as we do on Earth. Thus, plants could survive if taken to the planet.Since the planet is 1.5 billion years older than Earth, scientists say it can show a possible future for earth. “If Kepler 452b is indeed a rocky planets, its location could mean that it

4、 is just entering an uncontrollable greenhouse period of its climate history.” Said Doug Caldwell, a scientist working on the Kepler Mission.According to Caldwell, the increasing energy from its aging sun might be heating the surface and evaporating any oceans. Kepler 452b could be experiencing now

5、what Earth will undergo more than a billion years from now, as the Sun ages and grows brighter.The discovery also gives new hope that alien(外星人) civilizations may exist beyond the Solar System. “We wont be going to this planet but our childrens childrens children might be.” said Jeff Coughlin, anoth

6、er research scientist on the Kepler Mission.The Kepler space telescope (太空望远镜) has been looking for signs of new worlds outside the Solar System since May 2009, and has so far found more than 4,000 planets. But those planets are either too hot or too cold to sustain life.（注：Kepler Mission NASA 设计的发现

7、类地行星的太空探索任务）21. The following statements about Kepler 452b (Earth 2) are all correct except _.A. It has existed for six billion years.B. It is 60% larger in diameter than the earth.C. It has already entered an uncontrollable greenhouse period of its climate historyD. It is the closest planet to the

8、earth.22. The importance of the discovery of Earth2 lies in the fact that Earth2 _. can show a likely future for the earth gives new hope that alien civilizations may exist beyond the Solar System proves that life once inhabited the planet proves that plants can survive on other planets apart from t

9、he eartth. is going through now what the earth will undergo more than a billion years from nowA. B. C. D. 23. What can we infer from the text?A. The earth has existed for about 4.5 billion years.B. Kepler 452b is one of the planets in the Milky Way.C. Doug Caldwel and Jeff Coughlin are both research

10、 scientists on the Kepler Mission.D. More than 4,000 planets outside the Solar System still cannot sustain life now.BFor traveling foodies, local cuisine is as important as the destination itself when planning a trip. Recently, CNN readers have voted for the top 10 destinations for food lovers.1. Ta

11、iwan: 8,242 votesThe islands food is a mix of the cuisine of the Min Nan(闽南), Teochew（潮州）along with Japanese cooking.There are around 20 streets for snacking in Taipei. And Tainan, Taiwans oldest city, which is often referred to as its food capital.Every time you think youve found the best stinky to

12、fu (臭豆腐) or beef noodle, theres always another Taiwanese food shop that surpasses it.2. Philippines: 1,528 votesFilipino food isnt as well known as the other cuisines on this list, but the country has some delicious dishes of its own.Adobo, for instance, is a dish cooked in every householdin the Phi

13、lippines. Its Mexican in origin, but Filipinos cook it with some special sauce.Lechon, meanwhile, is the Philippines most popular party guest. An entire pig is roasted over coals, ending with the crisp(脆的), golden-brown skin 3. Italy: 810 votesItalian food has attracted food lovers around the world

14、for centuries，with its famous pizza，pasta and tomato sauce.Whether you visit Sicily to taste arancini(a kind of rice ball), make a special trip to Naples to sample the worlds best pizza or take a train to Modena to taste the worlds finest Parmigiano-Reggiano (帕马森干酪), no corner of Italy will leave yo

15、ur stomach disappointed.4. Thailand: 470 votesWith influences from China, Malaysia, Indonesia, Myanmar and a royal culinary tradition, Thai cuisine is one of the best in the world.The combination of so many herbs and spices in each dish produces complex flavors. Everyones familiar with dishes like g

16、reen curry and pad Thai(泰式炒面).5. Japan: 443 votes 6. Malaysia: 265 votes7. Hong Kong: 236 votes 8. India: 205 votes9. Greece: 167 votes 10. Vietnam: 162 votes24. In which of the following places can people taste the worlds finest Parmigiano-Reggiano”?A. Sicily B. Modena C. Naples D. Mexico25. What d

17、oes the word “it” in Paragraph 4 refer to?A. Japanese cooking B. a mix of the cuisine of Min Nan and TeochewC. the oldest city in Taiwan-TainanD. the best stinky tofu or beef noodle26. Which of the following was originally from Mexico?A. stinky tofu B. Adobo C. beef noodle D. arancini27. Which of th

18、e following statements about the green curry and pad Thai is true?A. They have been cooked by Philippines with special sauces.B. They are a mix of the cuisine of Min Nan and TeochewC. They have complex flavors because of the combination of so many herbs and spices.D. They are roasted over coals, end

19、ing with the crisp(脆的), golden-brown skin.CWith his unique black mane (鬃毛)and impressive stature(身材), 13-year-old Cecil was a popular tourist attraction at the 3.6 million-square-acre Hwange National Park(万基国家公园) in Zimbabwe (津巴布韦).Cecil was head of a pride of lions that includes 12 cubs(幼崽), but th

20、e well-known lion was shot and killed in early July by American dentist Walter J. Palmer. Cecils death has already sparked an international outcry (强烈抗议) with many calling for an end to hunting endangered animals and for Palmer to be extradited(引渡) to Zimbabwe to stand trial.Professor David Macdonal

21、d, the head of the Oxford University research program that monitored the daily movements of Cecil and dozens of other lions, is deeply saddened by Cecils death. Macdonald hopes the death can inspire the public to take an interest in lion conservation.Macdonald says many of the lions tracked by the p

22、rogram have been shot and killed. “The background to this story is that there is a crisis for lions throughout much of Africa.” He says.African lion populations have fallen almost 60 percent over the past thirty decades, and as few as 32,000 of them remain in the wild, according to the International

23、 Fund for Animal Welfare(国际爱护动物基金会).“And as troubling as it is, the rarer these hunted animals become, the more hunter s are willing to pay to kill them,” said Jeff Flockedn, the funds North American regional director.In addition to excessive hunting, lions throughout Africa also continue to face th

24、reats that include conflicts with local farmers, loss of habitat and risk of traffic and railway collisions(碰撞).28. Internationally, peoples attitude towards Walter J. Palmers behavior is _.A. Understandable B. Unpardonable C. Unpredictable D. Uncontrollable29. According to the text, how many Africa

25、n lions lived in the wild thirty years ago?A. 80,000 B. 48,000 C. 53,000 D. 60,00030. African lions are facing the following threats except _.A. their conflicts with local farmers.B. the loss of their habitatsC. peoples excessive huntingD. the increase in the number of their natural enemies31. The b

26、est title of the text might be _.A. The Death of Cecil-an African LionAB. The Current state of All African LionsC. The Threats Facing African LionsD. The Appeal for an End to Hunting Endangered AnimalsDAnyone who is afraid of failure and afraid to face challenges will never taste success, so said ou

27、r professor in marketing. I laughed it off at that time, but got frightened when it actually happened in my life.I landed in a small city in the Middle East to set up a firm, a world-class car rental firm. Having decided on the project, I earnestly settled in preparation. With a positive mind, I tol

28、d myself nothing should stop me now, and was more than keen to make it a success.However, the least expected thing happened. Iraq invaded Kuwait. Tension ran high in the region. Eventually the war broke out, and many people fled the country, leaving my firm in deep trouble.As usual, “things become d

29、ifficult, and every effort seems to bring disappointment, it can be tempting to lower your expectations or even water down your goals and ambitions.”I was no exception. I thought of running away. I remembered the words of Thomas Edison, “Many of lifes failures are people who did not realize how clos

30、e they were to succeed when they gave up.”I decided to hang on, telling myself, “I am not afraid of challenges and obstacles.” I stayed on through months of uncertainty and insecurity. Finances ran low, and banks could not wait to get their dues. To add to all this, the banks even threatened to take

31、 all my vehicles. I felt I made a wrong decision to move there. I was now ready to face failure.I was living against all hopes, believing that something good would happen. After 2 months the war ended. My persistence paid off: people started flooding back and the car bookings picked up, five times o

32、ver.Success comes to the one who dares, even after failure, to think positively and look forward confidently. After all, it is only the experience that makes a man tough. Failure does not mean you will never make it. It means that it will take a little longer. It provides us with a learning experien

33、ce.32. The main method the author uses to support his understanding of his professors viewpoint is _.A. offering analyses B. providing explanations C. making comparisons D. giving examples 33. How did the author feel when the war between Iraq and Kuwait broke out?A. Unconfident B. Indifferent C. Ner

34、vous D. Calm34. What does the underlined phrase “water down” in the 4th paragraph probably mean?A. get rid of B. smooth away C. make less forceful D. improve on35. The authors purpose of writing the passage is most likely to _.A. inform B. persuade C. describe D. entertain第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容

35、，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。 36 Security Services advise that there have been robberies reported in the East Oxford area, carried out by a group and involving threats of and showing of a knife. The victims have all been young males of student age and appearance who have been walking alone bet

36、ween 7 pm and the early hours of the morning. 37 If possible walk home in a group, not on your own. If someone tries to take something from you by force, it may be best to give it to them, this way it will avoid you getting injured. If someone tries to follow you, make for a public place, such as a

37、shop or a restaurant or walk towards other people. Make lots of noise and use your personal alarm to shock the person. 38 If you need to use your mobile phone on the route, go into a shop or stand with your back to a shop window and constantly survey the area around you. 39 And try not to be too obv

38、ious doing it. 40 Keep your head up and while you should look ahead to avoid unnecessary conflicts, such as a group of young men ahead of you, you should also be aware of everything around you. Whenever possible, use well-lit and busy streets and definitely avoid alleyways（胡同，小巷）, wasteland and othe

39、r quiet short cuts. A. Get ready to fight the person bravely. B. Walk with confidence and look as though youre on a mission(任务).C. How to prevent the crime in the street?D. Keep the conversation short and to the point.E. Safety on the streets at nights.F. Meanwhile, use this opportunity to make your

40、 escape.G. The Crime Prevention Advisor offers the following advice.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，选出可以填入的空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。Watson entered Mr. Smiths office. The Boss was a 41 man. He fired people who didnt do well without giving them a sec

41、ond 42 .“Watson,” said Mr. Smith, “this past year your department hasnt earned money. Were going to 43 that department. Its finished. I m sorry, 44 youll have to go.” “But, sirif I just had a little more time. 45 ,I need the job to keep my son at Riverside School.”“Whats that!” said the Boss. “River

42、side! I didnt know you had a boy there. Thats an 46 school for a man with your salary.”“I know, sir. But he likes it there so much! Hes a star trackman (田径运动员) and the best 47 in the school. The boys call him Champ (冠军) there.”The Boss sat perfectly still for a long time- a 48 look in his eyes. Then

43、, suddenly, he said, “We have got to close your 49 , Watson. But you will 50 a new job in another department. It means longer hours-maybe more pay. Now get out. Youre here 51 life.”Watson got out, with 52 in his face. Then the Boss took a 53 from the top drawer of his desk. It was Herbies last lette

44、r from Riverside School written a few days before he died. He had read it over and over again with sick pain. The letter 54 : I cant say the boys here are any nicer to me than the others were. I guess its the same 55 when youre a cripple (跛脚的人). But dont worry about me, Dad. They have got a good 56

45、department here. And theres one boy here who is really 57 . Hes a track star and boxing champ and just tops in chemistry. The boys call him Champ. He made them stop throwing my books 58 . And he knocked a boy down who hit me. He is the best friend I 59 had. Dad, when I grow up, I want to do somethin

46、g for Champ. Something 60 that he wont even know about. Your son, Herbie41.A. hard B. handsome C. stubborn D. cruel42.A. job B. department C. chance D. post43.A. improve B. drop C. reform D. promote44.A. but B. so C. and D. yet45.A. At the same time B. Ahead of schedule C. On occasion D. For the moment46.A. well-known B. distant C. expensive D. ordinary47.A. footballer B. striker C. wrestler D. boxer48.A. excited B. faraway C. determined D. bitter49.A. department B. company C. factory D. branch50.A. get away B. set off