湖南省2010届高三下学期第二次模拟考试英语试卷

It is generally considered unwise to give a child _____he or she wants.

A .however                B. whatever               C. whichever      D. whenever

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. They got married in 2001 and three years later they ________ their child.

A. have             B. had                       C. had had                  D. will have

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. What ________beautiful day it is! Why not go out for _______picnic?

A. a; /                 B. the; a                     C. /; a                   D. a; a

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The chairman thought ________ necessary to invite Professor Smith to speak at the meeting.

A. this                  B. what                C. it                     D. that

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When he woke up, he found ________lying by the sea.

A. he                 B. his                    C. him                  D. himself

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________ matters most in learning English is enough practice.

A. What          B. It                             C. That                   D. As

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My brother, ________ is in the army now, used to be an artist.

A. who               B. that                      C. whom                 D. which

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. Allow children the space to voice their opinions, _______ they are different from your own.

A. unless                   B. until                        C. even if                            D. as if

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. When they came to the center of the forest, the visitors found themselves ____ ___ by wildlife.

A. surrounding            B. surrounded               C. to surround              D. surround

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Nature has provided Shangri-la with endless natural treasures, _________the land a happy home for the local people.

A. to make                B. making                    C. made                       D. having made

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. We all __________ Yang Li Wei, who is the first Chinese astronaut to take a journey to space.

A. look down upon      B. look up to                C. add up to                  D. put up with

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第二节  完形填空 （共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）

阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从第31至第40小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

After the trip by camel, we are going to travel down the River Nile. We’ll start at Lake Victoria. A little way down the river from Lake Victoria, the water __31__ gets quite rough. So, we will go white-water rafting. It’s quite dangerous, __32__ very exciting! You have to wear __33__ clothing, a helmet and a life jacket, just in case your raft gets __34__ upside down or sinks.

__35__ we’ll be walking every day for almost two weeks, I’ll need to buy a large, strong, light backpack to __36___ my supplies of food and water. During the day, we’ll walk across the land, following the __37__ of big animals such as elephant, lions and giraffes. We’ll try to get as __38__ as possible to the animals, even though they are dangerous, so that I can take some really good photos. But don’t worry about me—our __39__ will have guns with them to __40__ the animals away if they come too close. I really want to see an elephant up close.

31. A. slowly                B. actually                    C. hardly                      D. safely

32. A. but                            B. and                          C. or                            D. however

33. A. heavy                 B. old                          C. new                         D. special

34. A. burnt                  B. hurt                         C. turned                      D. moved

35. A. Though               B. When                       C. Since                       D. For

36. A. carry                  B. take                         C. use                          D. get

37. A. footprints            B. way                         C. sound                       D. route

38. A. well                   B. nearly                      C. closely                            D. close

39. A. guides                B. passengers                C. drivers                            D. villagers

40. A. force                  B. scare                        C. hit                           D. fight

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第三部分 阅读技能 (共三节，满分35分)

阅读理解 （共12小题；每小题2分，满分24分）

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

I am an e-mail user. When I first started to use the e-mail system, I used to read all my e-mail. I didn’t have much mail. I gave my friends my e-mail address. Soon I had more mail than I wanted. Some of the mail was junk mail. I was worried. I didn’t want my mail to control me.

I’ve tried some methods to help me get control of my mail. First, I check my mail at the same time every day. Also I try to allow myself only 15-20 minutes every day to process my e-mail. This doesn’t always work, but I try. Sometimes I save the messages. Sometimes I just read them, maybe answer a few, and then delete（删除）them.

Sometimes I’m not at all interested in a message, so I don’t even open it. I delete it right away. This is very much the way I go through the mail that the postal service delivers to my home.

These methods are very simple. I have some friends who are very clever with computers. From time to time, they teach me new tricks for managing my e-mail. I’m still amazed at what e-mail can do for me! I’m still worried, however, about having too much to read.

1. The writer used to read all his e-mail because _______.

A. he didn’t have much mail                      B. he had nothing else to do

C. he didn’t know how to read mail            D. he was forced to do that

2. Which of the following does NOT belong to the ways of the writer’s dealing with his mail?

A. Saving the messages.                    B. Just reading some.

C. Deleting some.                         D. Passing some on to friends.

3. What does the underlined word “they” in the last paragraph refer to?

A. messages             B. friends                         C. computers             D. methods

4. What’s the purpose of the writer to write this passage?

A. To share happiness in using mail with us.

B. To share some worries in using mail with us.

C. To share some methods of using computer with us.

D. To persuade us out of using mail.

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Singapore’s public transport system is one of the best in the world, so you should have no problem finding your way around like a local. There are three main forms of public transport that you would find in any other major city ---trains, buses and taxis

TRAINS

Trains run from 6:00 am to midnight. Single trip tickets start at 80 cents. If you buy an EZ-Link cars for $15, you can ride the trains and buses as you like.

If you need more information, just call Transit Link on 1800 767 4333.

BUESE

There are several bus services in Singapore and fares start at 80 cents. Be sure always ask the driver the cost of your ticket as he can not give change.

If you need help, just call Transit Link on 1800 767 4333.

TAXIS

There are three main taxi companies –City Cab(6552 2222), Comfort(6552 1111) and Tibs (6552 8888). Booking can also be easily by calling the numbers listed above.

RENTABLE CARS

Driving in Singapore is a pleasure and if you liked to travel at your own pace, renting a car is a good choice. Renting takes away the hassle of getting to places around Singapore. Just sit back and enjoy the city. It also means you’ll get to see a lot more that a trains or a bus won’t let you see.

For car rental, call Avis on + 65 6737 1668.

1. By an EZ-Link card, you can take           .

A. both buses and trains      B. only trains    C. both buses and taxis          D. only rental cars

2. When you take a bus there, always remember to          .

A. take your own license with you                 B. ask the driver how much your ticket is

C. buy the bus map of Singapore                   D. book your ticket ahead of time

3. What does the word “hassle” mean in Chinese?

A. 麻烦                         B. 乐趣                      C. 景点                             D. 费用

4. What do you know about traveling in Singapore from the passage?

A. A local has no trouble finding his way around.

B. It’s much cheaper to go around by bus than by train.

C. You can see a lot more in Singapore only by renting a car.

D. It’s very convenient for visitors to travel in Singapore.

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What does an astronaut eat in space? This is a question that will puzzle many, as people rarely think of that. In the early space-travel years, astronauts ate dehydrated (脱水的) foods that were eaten through straws （吸管）. In today’s space-age, the food that they eat is totally different. They eat food in the same way as people do on Earth.

Astronauts are able to prepare and eat a variety of foods in space. Some can be eaten in their natural form, like fruits, while some need to add water, like noodles. However, there are no refrigerators, so the food has to be prepared and eaten without being stored for a long time. When the astronauts are hungry, they simply eat the food by opening the food packages and with a fork, knife, and spoon.

Just like people on Earth, astronauts also eat three meals a day which include breakfast, lunch and dinner. Sometimes they also eat snacks. The US space agency NASA has found out that an astronaut’s diet reduces by about 70% on a space mission, though he has a wide range of foods to choose from like nuts, chicken, beef, seafood, and candies. Drinks in the spaceship include coffee, tea, juices, and lemonade.

Astronauts can also request a particular food that they would like to have in space. Scientists are always experimenting and trying out different space foods that can be offered to astronauts when on space missions.

1. Now astronauts eat ________ in space.

A. dehydrated (脱水的) foods           B. food as people do on Earth

C. totally different                      D. food with a lot of water

2. The food the astronauts prepared  ________ .

A. can’t be stored for a long time          B. is put into refrigerators

C. can be stored for a long time          D. can’t be kept in the food packages

3. In space, astronauts ________ like people on Earth.

A. only have nuts, chicken and beef              B. only have lunch for a day

C. only drink coffee, tea and lemonade    D. also eat three meals a day

4. What is the text mainly about?

A. Astronauts’ space life                   B. Astronauts’ space work

C. Astronauts’ space food                   D. Astronauts’ space experiments

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摘录信息 （共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）

阅读下面短文，根据所读内容在文后第53至第57小题的空格里填上适当的单词或短语，并将答案转写到答题卡上。

注意：每空不超过3个单词。

What is the use of our feet? We use them to support our weight and make our bodies forward. When our expectations are beyond their limits, our feet will let us know. Recent research shows that three out of five adults have painful feet. Foot problems result from kinds of foot conditions like flat feet. Many people make their foot problems worse by wearing improper shoes and socks. They may also be using the wrong shoes for an activity. Properly caring for your feet can prevent serious problems.

Here are some tips to keep your feet healthy.

Wear proper shoes

Make sure that all shoes should provide proper support and room for your toes(脚趾). Wear running shoes when you run and not when you play tennis.

Practise daily foot care

Wash your feet with warm water and mild soap. Completely dry them with a towel. Keep the areas between the toes dry. Wear clean socks every day. Cotton and woolen socks are the best.

Avoid injury

Take care to avoid very hot or very cold temperatures. Besides, Your feet need plenty of exercise. They also need rest.

Foot care 53. ___________

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回答问题（共3小题；每小题2分，满分6分）

阅读下面短文，根据第57至第60小题的具体要求，尽可能简要回答问题，并将答案转写到答题卡上。

Before a new type of plane goes into service, every part of it is tested again and again. But there are two tests that are more important than all the others.

The first is called the “tank test”. A modern plane must fly very high in the sky. Air must be pumped into the plane so that the passengers can breathe. To test whether the plane is strong enough, it is put into a huge tank of water. If the plane can accept the pressure in the water tank, it proves that it is strong enough. If the plane is not strong enough, there will be an explosion（爆炸）in the water. Engineers can discover which part of the plane has broken. Then that part should be made stronger.

The most dangerous test happens when the new plane is going through flight tests in the air. In the test, the pilot must find out exactly what happens when the engines are all shut off at once. The plane begins to fall like a stone. It is the pilot’s job to find out how he can get control of the plane again.

These two tests are examples of how planes are made before they ever carry passengers.

58. How many kinds of tests of a new-type plane are introduced in the text? (回答词数不超过2个)

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59. Where is the “tank test” carried out? (回答词数不超过7个)

_______________________________________________________________________________

60. When does the most dangerous new plane test happen? (回答词数不超过13个)

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第四部分 写作技能 (共两节，满分25分)

双向翻译 （共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）

请根据上下文内容，将文中划线部分译成汉语或者英语。

Throughout history, people from many different countries and cultures have lived together in Britain.61. That is why English is a language with so many confusing rules. The English language is made up of the rules and vocabulary each group of people brought to Britain with them.

62. 古英语与我们今天所说的英语大不相同. The invasion of three Germanic tribes helped create the language Anglo-Saxon. Then the Vikings invaded Britain. They brought with them their languages, which also mixed with Anglo-Saxon. 63. The language they created is what we now call Old English. By the 10th century, Old English became the official language of England.

Middle English is the name given to the English used from around the 12th to the 16th century. The French ruled England for 250 years during this period. 64. 正因为如此，法语对英语有很大影响。Many English words we use today come from French.

Modern English began during the Renaissance in the 16th century. Because of this, Modern English includes many Latin and Greek words. However, this is not the end of the changes in the English language. 65. It is certain that this process will continue, and people will keep inventing new words and new ways of saying things.

61.____________________________________________________________________________

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63.____________________________________________________________________________

64._______________ _____________________________________________________________

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第二节 情景作文（共1小题，满分15分）

假设你刚采访完你校网页制作大赛一等奖获得者蒋毅同学，请根据以下采访记录为本地报社写一篇文章。要求：

(1) 短文必须包括表中所有信息；

(2) 词数在100左右；

(3) 将短文写在答题卡上。

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