2013-2014学年宁夏银川市高三第一次模拟考试英语试卷（解析版）

An 80-year-old man was sitting on the sofa in his house along with his 45-year-old highly educated son.

Suddenly a crow（乌鸦）perched on the tree near their window.

The father asked his son, “What is this? ”

The son replied, “It is a crow.”

After a few minutes, the father asked his son the 2nd time, “What is this?”

The son said, “Father, I have just now told you It’s a crow’. ”

After a little while, the old father again asked his son the 3rd time, “What is this? ”　　

“It’s a crow, a crow, a crow.” said the son loudly.

A little after, the father again asked his son the 4th time, “What is this?”

This time the son shouted at his father, “Why do you keep asking me the same question again and again? ‘IT IS A CROW’. Are you not able to understand this?”

A little later the father went to his room and came back with an old diary, which he had kept since his son was born. On opening a page, he asked his son to read that page. When the son read it, the following words were written in the diary:

“Today my little son aged three was sitting with me on the sofa when a crow was sitting on the window. My son asked me 23 times what it was, and I replied to him all 23 times that it was a crow. I hugged him lovingly each time he asked me the same question again and again for 23 times. I did not at all feel annoyed; I rather felt affection for my innocent child. ”

1. In what tone did the son say to his Father “It’s a crow, a crow, a crow. ”?

A. impatient                B. excited             C. hurried             D. surprised

2.Why did the Father ask the same question again and again?

A. Because he wanted to make his son angry.　 　　　　

B. Because he was too old to remember anything.

C. Because he couldn't understand what his son said.　

D. Because he wanted to see how patient his son would be.

3.How old was the old man when his son asked him 23 times “What is this”?

A. 35 years old.        　　 B. 38 years old.         C. 45 years old.         D. 80 years old.

4.What is the most suitable title for the passage?

A. A crow.                B. Father's love.        C. An old dairy.          D. An old man.

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China’s first moon rover，Yutu，or Jade Rabbit，separated from the lander early on Sunday，December l5，2013，several hours after the Chang’e-3 probe (探测器) soft-landed on the lunar surface．The l 40 kg six-wheeled rover touched the lunar surface at 4：35 a．m．，leaving deep trace on the loose lunar soil. The process was recorded by the camera on the lander and the images were sent to the earth，according to the Beijing Aerospace Control Center．

After the separation，the rover and lander will take photos of each other and start their own scientific explorations. Engineers made final checks of the environment of the landing site，the situation of the probe and sent signals of separation to Chang’e-3．

Yutu, on the top of the probe，extended its solar panel and started to drive slowly to the transfer mechanism (机械装置) at 3：10．The transfer mechanism unlocked at 4：06 with one side reaching the moon’s surface，allowing the rover to descend to the surface following a ladder mechanism．

Chang’e-3 landed on the moon’s Sinus Iridum，or the Bay of Rainbows，at 9：11 p．m．Saturday，making China the third country in the world to carry out such a rover mission after the United States and former Soviet Union．

In ancient Chinese mythology，Yutu was the white pet rabbit of the lunar goddess Chang’e．The name for the rover was selected following an online poll that collected several million votes from people around the world．

The rover，1.5 meters long with its two wings folded，1 m in width and l．1 m in height，is a highly efficient robot controlled by the command center from the earth．It will face challenges including temperature differences of more than 300 degrees Celsius on the moon．

Yutu will survey the moon’s geological structure and surface substances and look for natural resources for three months，while the lander will conduct in-situ (现场) exploration right at its landing site for one year．

1.What’s the passage mainly about?

A．China’s first moon rover，Yutu，touched the lunar surface．

B．The rover and the lander took photos of each other successfully．

C．Chang’e-3 landed on the moon’s Sinus Iridum, or the Bay of Rainbows．

D．Yutu will survey the moon’s geological structure to find substances．

2.Which of the following show the correct order of the Yutu’s landing?

a．drive to the transfer mechanism　　 b．extend its solar panel　　 c．follow a ladder mechanism　　　　

d．descend to the surface　　 　　　　　 e．unlock the transfer mechanism

A．e→b→a→c→d　         B．a→b→e→d→c　 C．b→a→e→c→d         D．c→a→b→e→d

3.We can learn from the last two paragraphs that 　　　　　 ．

A．Yutu’s two wings are l．5 meters long and l meter wide

B．Yutu will explore the moon right at its site for one year

C．Yutu will get out of the earth command center’s control

D．Yutu can bear great temperature differences on the moon

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　 Regardless of their family background, the children’s reactions to new environments have struck the public.　

In one episode of Dad! , the five-year-old daughter of former Olympic diving champion Tian Liang cries and hides behind her father when they arrive at a rural village. In an episode of the other series, a young girl in Tianjin breaks down into a tearful fit after being asked by her father to go out alone to buy eggs and a pancake.

In the eyes of some observers, these kids show no sense of independence, and the reason is put down to parents who are overly sheltering. But television viewers and parents were heartened when the sobbing Tianjin girl finally wiped away her tears as she returned holding the pancake. In the case of Tian’s daughter, she eventually began to take care of her younger companions and learned to seek help from people she didn’t know.

The father of the Tianjin girl felt “delightfully shocked” and said. “She used to have to be accompanied by her mother or grandmother. Now she has the courage to do it all by herself. ”

The shows have led many parents to change how they raise their children. Shanghai mother Liang Jing said she would try to “give some training” to her shy son, asking him to tidy up his toys. Lin Yi, a parenting expert in Beijing, said giving kids a chance to do things for themselves helps to raise their sense of achievement, which carries benefits throughout their lives. ”

1.What attracts the audience’s eyes in the programs?

A. What the kids’ family background is like.

B. Where children’s real comfort zone is.

C. How children react to new environments.

D. Why those children are independent.

2.What is Tian Liang’s daughter expected to do in the show?

A. Go out to buy something alone.

B. Hide in a safe place to avoid a danger.

C. Make friends with strange adults.

D. Live in a rural village with her father.

3.It can be inferred from the underline words “delightfully shocked” that 　　 .

A. father is more important than mother in a family　

B. children deserve a chance to be independent

C. parents should provide a safe environment　　　　

D. the children are as fragile as parents expected

4.The shows are bound to raise a wave of discussion about 　　 .

A. protecting good traditions　　                     B. the social safety

C. approaches to parenting　　　　                     D. the influence of TV programmes

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Why Doesn’t Anybody Copy Apple?

Apple’s products are the envy of the world. They have been spectacularly successful and are widely imitated, if not copied. The minute Apple crystallizes a product, everyone knows how to compete．This idea that the basis of competition is set by Apple and then the race is on to climb the path of improvement is unquestionable．When Apple releases a product that defines a category or dramatically changes the structure of an industry, it becomes obvious what needs to be built. But what I wonder is why everyone wants to copy Apple’s products but nobody wants to copy being Apple?

I can think of two reasons. Firstly, Apple is not worth copying because it's not successful; secondly, Apple’s success cannot be copied because it is a magical process．

There is a great deal of evidence for the first hypothesis. The idea of Apple being successful is not something reflected in its stock price．Being valued lower than the average company in the S&P（标准普尔）500 indicates that to whatever degree Apple was successful in the past, it's not seen by the vast majority of observers as successful in the future．Why should one bother copying Apple if it results in being punished with a low valuation? If one works really hard at innovation and then that innovation becomes commoditized（商品化）very quickly, why should one bother?

When innovation practitioners are asked what makes Apple successful, the answers regarding the cause of this success border on the mythical. The climax of this hypothesis is the “chief-sorcerer” theory of success which places one magician, like Steve Jobs, in charge of casting all the right spells（符咒）．

What about Apple’s own opinion of what makes it tick? Tim Cook refers to a great team and integration of hardware, software and services as unique Apple advantages. It’s a better explanation．Integration is something that can take a long time, but it is possible with great effort．A few companies are starting to make moves in that direction, but efforts are half-hearted．There is no “move the Earth” panic to become an integrated company from Samsung, Google or Microsoft．

My own suspicion is that Apple is more aware of what makes it special than it lets out． However, as Tim points out, it’s not a formula．It’s complex, it’s subtle, but it’s not magic．It’s a process that requires a degree of faith and courage．

1.When a new product of Apple comes out, often it ______．

A．ruins an industry dramatically

B．starts a revolution of an industry

C．puts itself in an unbeatable position

D．is soon overtaken by imitated products

2.According to the passage, other companies don’t “copy being Apple” because ______.

A.　 Apple is not a successful company

B.　 they have no access to relevant resources

C.　 It’s hard to find a magician like Steve Jobs

D．being Apple takes more than time and efforts

3.We can infer from Para. 5 that ______．

A．other companies are dedicated to integration　　　

B．Apple itself is fully aware of its unique advantages

C．Apple will hold the leading position in this industry

D．other companies don't have a great team as Apple does

4.What does the author think of Tim Cook's statement?

A．Acceptable．　　　　 B．Disappointing．　　 C．Unquestionable．　     D．Convincing．

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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。

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Choosing to Study Overseas

Every year, thousands of students choose to study in another country for a semester, the summer, or a year. Studying overseas can be an exciting experience for many people.

　　 1.　　

Living in another country can help you to learn a language, and about another culture. 　 2.　　

Overseas study may also look good on your future resume. Many companies today want employees who speak a second language, or have experienced living or working in another country.

Making the right choice

Once you decide to study overseas, you have to make some choices. To choose the right country or school. Ask yourself: Where do I want to go and why? How much do I want to pay? 　　 3.　　 Do I want to live with a host family, with roommates, or alone?

Getting ready to go

Get your passport and visa early! 　　 4.　　 Learn about the money. Bring some of it, and a credit card, with you.

Once you are there

After the first few weeks overseas, many students will feel a little homesick. They may miss their family, friends, and familiar ways of doing things. 5.　　 When you feel sad or homesick, try to talk to others, or write about your feelings in a notebook.

A. Why do it?

B. You should improve your mother tongue before you go.

C. Large number of students can’t afford to study overseas.

D. How long do I want to study overseas?

E. Remember that it takes time to get used to a new place, school, and culture.

F. You will see the world in a new way, and learn more about yourself.

G. Before you go, learn some of the language, and read about some common customs in your host country.

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One day, a poor boy who was trying to pay his way through school by selling goods door to door found that he only had one dime (一角硬币) left. He was hungry so he decided to beg for a meal at the next house.

However, when a lovely woman opened the door, he asked for a drink of water. She brought him a large glass of 　 　 . He drank it slowly, and then asked, “How much do I 　 　 you?”

“You don’t owe me anything,” she . “Mother has taught me never to accept pay for 　 　 .”　 He said, “Then I thank you from the bottom of my heart.”

　 Howard Kelly left that house, he not only felt physically, but it also increased his faith in God and the human race. He was about to 　 　 and quit before this point.

Years later the woman became seriously ill. The 　 doctors could do nothing. They finally sent her to the big city, where specialists can be gathered to study her 　 　 disease. Dr. Howard Kelly, now famous, was for the consultation (会诊). When he heard the name of the town she came from, a 　 light filled his eyes. Immediately, he rose and went down 　 　 　 the hospital hall into her room.

Dressed in his doctor’s gown he went in to see her. He 　 her at once. He went back to the consultation room and 　 　　 to do his best to save her life. From that day on, he gave special 　 　 to her ease.

After a long struggle, the battle was won. Dr. Kelly 　 the business office to pass the final bill to him for approval. He looked at it and then wrote 　 　 　 　 on the side. The bill was sent to her room. She was 　 　 　 to open it because she was sure that it would take the rest of her life to pay it off. 　 　 she looked, and the note on the side of the bill caught her attention. She read these words:

“Paid in full with a glass of milk.”

(Signed) Dr. Howard Kelly

Tears of joy flooded her eyes as she prayed silently: “Thank you, God. Your love has spread through human hearts and hands.”

1.A. young　　　　　　     B. old　　　　　　　         C. rich　　　　　　　     D. poor

2.A. juice　　　　     　　 B. water　　　　　　　　     C. milk　　　　　　     D. coffee

3.A. pay　　　　　　　     B. owe　　　　　　　     C. give　　　　　　　     D. offer

4.A. thought　　　　　     B. laughed　　　　         C. refused　　　　　     D. replied

5.A. a kindness　　　     B. a poor man　　　　     C. being rich　　　　     D. such a thing

6.A. Before　　　　　　     B. As　　　　　　         C. Until　　　　　　         D. Since

7.A. excited　　　     　　 B. moved　　　　　　     C. strong　　　　　　     D. happy

8.A. give up　　　     　　 B. go on　　　　　　     C. keep up　　　　　     D. move on

9.A. famous　　　　　     B. experienced　　　     C. stupid　　　　　         D. local

10.A. hopeless　　　     B. rare　　　　　         C. violent　　             D. painful

11.A. checked in　　　     B. led in　　　　　         C. called in　　　         D. let in

12.A. pleasant　　　　     B. worried　　　　　     C. familiar　　　　　     D. strange

13.A. into　　　　　　     B. through　　　　　     C. across　　　　         D. along

14.A. realized　　　     B. understood　　         C. sensed　　　　　         D. recognized

15.A. determined　　     B. tried　　　　　　　     C. begged　　　　         D. won

16.A. charge　　　　　     B. love　　　　　　         C. attention　　　         D. view

17.A. ordered　　　　     B. wanted　　　　         C. expected　　　　         D. requested

18.A. anything　　         B. everything　　　　     C. something　　         D. nothing

19.A. shy　　　　　     　　 B. afraid　　　　         C. thoughtful　　　         D. ashamed

20.A. Finally　　　 　     B. Carefully　             C. Immediately　　         D. Gradually

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阅读下面材料，在空白处填入一个适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

Alan: So, what do you want to do tomorrow?

Emily: Well, let’s look at this city guide here. Uh, here’s something 1. 　 (interest). Why don’t we first visit the Art Museum in the morning?

Alan: Okay. I like that idea. Where shall we go 　 2. lunch?

Emily: How about 　 3.　 (go) to an Indian restaurant? The guide recommends 　 4. 　 not far from the museum.

Alan: That sounds great. After that, what do you think about visiting the zoo? Well, it says there are some unique animals not 　 5. 　 (find) anywhere else.

Emily: Well, to tell the 　 6. 　 (true), I’m not really interested in going there. Why don’t we go shopping? There are supposed to be some really nice places 　 7.　 　 we can pick up some bargains.

Alan: Nah, I don’t think that’s a good idea. We only have a few traveler’s checks left. And I only have fifty dollars left in cash to pay.

Emily: Don’t worry. We can use your credit card to pay.

Alan: Oh, no. I remember the last time you 　 8. 　 (use) my credit card for your new clothes.

Emily: Oh well, let’s take the subway down to the seashore 　 9. 　 walk along the beach.

Alan: I couldn’t agree 　 10. 　 . It sounds like a wonderful plan.

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假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌的以下作文。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： 在缺词处加一个漏字符号（^）,并在其下面写出该加的词;

删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉;

修改： 在错词下划一横线，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次；

　　　 2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

I was sitting at my favorite table in a restaurant last Sunday and wait for the food I had ordered to arrive. I suddenly found that Lin Ling, one of my classmate, worked like a waitress there. Honest speaking, it was great surprise for me to find her working there. As far as I know, she’s from a richer family. What was it that made her to work there? I walked up to her and asked her the reason. When asking, she said, “I just want to earn some pocket money so that we can help some children in poor areas go back to school.” How a good girl! I should learn from her.

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在日常学习、工作和生活中，学会与人合作非常重要。为此，你班贴出了一张通知。 请根据通知、写作要点和要求写一篇英语演讲稿。

写作要点：

1. 与人合作的重要性;　 2. 怎样成为一个好的合作伙伴（2-3条建议); 3. 你理想的合作伙伴是怎样的。

写作要求：

1. 短文填写在答题卡的指定区域;　　　 2. 短文词数不少于100 (不含已写好的部分);

3. 内容充实，结构完整，语意连贯;　　 4. 书写须清楚、工整。

Good afternoon, everyone!　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　

That’s all. Thank you.

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