北京市八中2005—2006学年度上学期高三调研模拟试卷
英 语
本试卷分第一卷，和第二卷两部分，共150分
第一卷（共100分）
第一部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分50分）
第一节：单项填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）
从 A,B,C,D 四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
1. John possesses _____ larger collection of _____ stamps than any other student in our class.
A. the; 不填 B. a; 不填 C. a; the D. 不填; the
2. --- Has Sally finished her homework today?
--- I have no idea. She _____ it this morning.
A. did B. has done C. was doing D. had done
3. Poor _____ he was, he never gave up and worked to make his own career.
A. although B. as C. since D. while
4. We had just arrived at home when the petrol _______.
A. ran out B. ran off C. ran on D. ran over
5. They _______ a certain amount of working experience through volunteer work.
A. attempted B. accumulated C. abandoned D. accomplished
6. ______ nice and delicious, the roast turkey in this shop are always sold out soon.
A. Tasting B. Tasted C. Being tasted D. To taste
7. The crazy fans patiently______ for two hours, and they would wait till the movie star arrived.
A. were waiting B. had been waiting C. had waited D. would wait
8. I ______ pay Linda a visit, but I am not sure whether I will have time this Sunday.
A. should B. might C. would D. could
9. “Hope for the best and prepare for the worst.” is a proverb, ______ life is beautiful and full of frustrations as well.
A. means B. to mean C. meaning D. meant
10. He proved himself a true gentleman and the beauty of his _______ was seen at its best when he worked with others.
A. temper B. appearance C. talent D. character
11. It was the hurricane ______ was called Katrina ______ destroyed the city of New Orleans.
A. which; that B. what; which C. which; who D. that; which
12. ______ two exams to worry about, he has to work really hard this weekend.
A. With B. Besides C. As for D. Because of
13. He transplanted the little tree to the garden _______ it was the best time for it.
A. where B. when C. until D. that
14. He got well-prepared for the job interview, for he couldn’t risk________ the good opportunity.
A. to lose B. losing C. to be lost D. being lost
15. He speaks English well indeed, but of course not _______ a native speaker.
A. as fluent as B. more fluent than C. so fluently as D. much fluently than
16. _______ you call me to say you are not coming, I’ll see you at the theatre.
A. If B. Whether C. Until D. Unless
17. I had to buy ______of these books because I didn’t know which one was the best.
A. both B. none C. neither D. whole
18. There was a loud scream from the backstage immediately after the concert ended, ________?
A. wasn’t there B. was there C. didn’t it D. did it
19. A modern city has been set up in _______ was a wasteland ten years ago.
A. what B. which C. that D. where
20. ______ from other continents for millions of years, Australia has many plants and animals that cannot be found anywhere else in the world.
A. Being separated B. Having separated
C. Having been separated D. Separating
第二节: 完形填空 (共20 小题；每小题1.5分；满分30分)
阅读下面短文, 掌握其大意, 然后从 21---40各题所给的四个选项中,选出最佳选项.
David and his four companions were terribly disappointed. When they got to the South Pole, they found the Norwegians had 21 them in the race to be the first ever to reach it. After 22 the British flag at the Pole, they took a photograph of themselves 23 they started the 950-mile journey back.
The journey was unexpectedly 24 , and the joy and excitement about the Pole had gone out of them. The sun hardly 25 . The snow storms always made it impossible to sight the stones they had 26 to mark their way home. To make things 27 _. Evans, whom they had all thought of 28 the strongest of the five, fell badly into a deep hole in the ice. Having __29 along for several days, he suddenly fell down and died.
The four who were 30 pushed on at the best speed they could 31 . captain Oates had been suffering for some time from his 32 feet; at night his feet swelled (肿胀)so large that he could 33 put his boots on the next morning, and he walked bravely although he was in great 34 . He knew his slowness was making it less likely that 35 could save themselves. He asked them to leave him behind in his sleeping-bag, but they refused, and helped him 36 a few more miles, until it was time to put up the 37 for another night.
The following morning, 38 the other three were still in their sleeping-bags, he said. “I am just going outside and may be 39 some time.” He was never seen again. He had walked out 40 into the snow storm, hoping that his death would help his companions.
21. A. hit B. fought C. won D. beaten
22. A. growing B. putting C. planting D. laying
23. A. after B. until C. while D. before
24. A. safe B. fast C. short D. slow
25. A. rose B. set C. appeared D. disappeared
26. A. taken up B. cut up C. set up D. picked up
27. A. easier B. better C. bitter D. worse
28. A. to B. upon C. as D. in
29. A. battled B. struggled C. speeded D. waited
30. A. left B. lost C. defeated D. saved
31. A. manage B. try C. employ D. find
32. A. ached B. frozen C. harden D. harmed
33. A. hardly B. never C. seldom D. nearly
34. A. pain B. fear C. trouble D. danger
35. A. all others B. some others C. others D. the others
36. A. away B. with C. off D. on
37. A. bed B. tent C. blanket D. sleeping-bag
38. A. while B. since C. for D. once
39. A. missed B. separated C. passed D. gone
40. A. patiently B. lonely C. alone D. worriedly
第二部分: 阅读理解(第一节20小题, 第二节5小题; 每小题2分, 满分50分)
第一节：阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该选项标号涂黑。
A
Susan Williams went to a boarding school. Here is one of the letters she wrote to her parents from the school.
Dear Mom and Dad,
I’m afraid I have some very bad news for you. I have been very naughty and the school principal is very angry with me. She is going to write to you. You must come and take me away from here. She does not want me in the school any longer.
The trouble started last night when I was smoking a cigarette in bed. This is against the rules, of course. We are not supposed to smoke at all.
As I was smoking, I heard footsteps coming towards the room. I did not want a teacher to catch me smoking, so I threw the cigarette away. Unfortunately, the cigarette fell into the waste-paper basket, which caught fire. There was a curtain near the waste-paper basket which caught fire, too. Soon the whole room was burning. The principal phoned for the fire department. The school is a long way from the town and by the time the fire department arrived, the whole school was in flames. Many of the girls are in the hospital.
The principal says that the fire was all my fault and you must pay for the damage. She will send you a bill for about a million dollars.
I am very sorry about this.
Much love, Susan.
P.S. None of the above is true, but I have failed my exams. I just want you to know how bad things could have been!
41. Susan wrote home ________.
A. to tell her parents about the fire
B. to ask for a million dollars
C. to tell her parents she had failed her exams
D. to tell her parents she had to leave school
42. The principal was angry with Susan for the reason that ________.
A. she had failed her exams.
B. she had been caught smoking in bed.
C. it was her fault that the school had caught fire.
D. she had not phoned for the fire department in time.
43. Susan told her parents about the fire ________.
A. to warn them about what the principal would do
B. to make them feel worried
C. to make them less angry at her real news
D. to make them laugh
44. How true was the letter before the P.S.?
A. Partly true. B. All true.
C. Completely untrue D. The story doesn’t really tell us.
B
It is natural for young people to be critical of their parents at times and to blame them for most of the misunderstandings between them. They have always complained, more or less justly that their parents are out of touch with modern ways; that they always want to control them; that they do not trust them to deal with problems; and that they have no sense of humor, at least in parent-child relationships.
Young people often irritate their parents with their choices in clothes, hairstyles, and music. Actually this is not what they really intend to do. They feel cut off from the adult world into which they have not yet been accepted. So they create a culture and society of their own. Then, if it turns out that their music or clothes or hairstyles make their parents angry, this gives them additional enjoyment. They feel they are better, at least in a small way, and that they are leaders in style and taste.
Sometimes you do not obey orders, and are proud because you do not want your parents to say yes to what you do. If they do, it looks as if you are unfaithful to your own age group. But in that case, you will probably think that you are the underdog: you can’t win but at least you can keep your honor. This is a passive way of looking at things. It is natural enough after long years of childhood, when you were completely under your parents’ control. If you plan to control your life , co-operation can be part of that plan. You can persuade others, especially your parents, into doing things the way you want. Get them to feel your sense of responsibility and initiative so that they will allow you to do what you want to do.
45. The first paragraph is mainly about ________.
A. children’s complaints about their parents
B. misunderstandings between children and their parents
C. the control of the parents over their children
D. children’s ability to deal with problems
46. The underlined word “irritate” in this passage is closest in meaning to “_______”.
A. to make someone excited
B. to make someone angry
C. to please someone
D. to comfort someone
47. Children choose to have certain strange clothes and hairstyles because they _______.
A. want to show their existence by creating a culture of their own
B. have a strong desire to be leaders in style and taste
C. have no other way to enjoy themselves better
D. want to make their parents angry
48. Children do not want their parents to say yes to whatever they do because they _______.
A. have already been accepted into the adult world
B. feel that they are better in a small way than the adults
C. are not likely to win over adults
D. have a desire to be independent
C
The tea gardens in Sri Lanka are actually large estates (种植园). The best tea usually comes from plants grown on high grounds, the cool hilltops with rows and rows of tea plants. The plants are about one meter apart. The plant is often pruned so that it remains only 60 to 90 centimeters high. Pruning is important because it encourages the growth of tender shoots, or young leaves. It is from these shoots that the best tea is got.
Practically all the tea pickers are women. The estates prefer to employ women pickers because they are more careful. Their thin fingers can easily remove the twin leaves and new shoots from the plant, which are the parts used for processing (制作) tea. The pickers carry large baskets into which they throw their pickings. A skilled worker can harvest between 9 to 14 kilogrammes of tea leaves a day. Usually new shoots can be picked from the plants about every ten or fifteen days.
Processing tea shoots into the familiar dry tea leaves requires great care and skill. There are various methods of processing depending on the type of tea required. For black tea, the young green leaves are first spread out on shelves to dry. This process removes much of its water and the leaves become soft. After this, the leaves are passed through heavy rollers. This operation will press the leaves for juices which give the tea both its color and taste. Then the leaves are spread out on floors and left to ferment (发酵) under wet conditions. Fermentation develops the rich taste of black tea. The fermented leaves are then dried with a hot-air blower until they become rolled-up black leaves. The final step is to sort and grade them before the black tea is ready for sale to countries all over the world.
49. In the first paragraph, the word “pruning” means_______.
A. regular cutting of the plants
B. frequent watering
C. regular use of chemicals
D. growing the plants high in the mountain
50. One of the reasons why women are employed to do the picking is that ________.
A. they work harder than men do in the picking
B. they can throw their pickings more easily into the baskets
C. their fingers fit them better for the job
D. they can more easily find the twin leaves
51. How many processing steps are mentioned in the last paragraph?
A. Three B. Four C. Five D. Six
52. What is the writer’s purpose in writing the passage?
A. To introduce various methods of tea processing.
B. To persuade readers to buy tea from Sri Lanka.
C. To tell a story that had happened in the tea gardens.
D. To inform readers of tea growing, picking and processing.
D
For almost two months Dominic York, a 23-year-old hairdresser, wandered about hospitals at night, wearing a white coat and pretending he was a doctor. Yesterday he proudly claimed in court that despite his complete lack of medical experience or qualifications, he had saved several people’s lives. He had even been allowed to assist a surgeon during an emergency operation in a patient who was about to die on something she had swallowed.
“I watched one of those TV dramas about a hospital and suddenly I felt like playing one of the roles myself. So I put on a white jacket and a stethoscope (听诊器) and walked around one of the biggest hospitals in London. At first I just watched. Once you learn how doctors talk to patients, nurses and other doctors, it’s easy to take people in,” he said.
One of the patients he treated was Laura Kennan. She had been knocked down by a car and fainted. When she came into hospital, York was standing over her.
“He looked very professional. He told me his name was Doctor Simon. Then he gave me some sort of injection,” she said. And then he suddenly cleared off when a nurse asked who he was. She didn’t think there was anything wrong. “I would never have realized he was a fake if a policewoman hadn’t showed me his photograph a week later. When the policewoman told me who he really was, I could hardly believe my ears.”
Judge Raymond Adams told York that he was “shocked and horrified” that he got away with his deceiving for so long, and then sentenced him to eighteen months in a special prison for criminals with mental disorders.
“I can only hope that this will not lead to further problems. After all, you will have considerable opportunity to study the behavior of the psychiatrists (精神科医生) who will look after you while you are there. If you try to persuade people that you yourself are a psychiatrist after you are set free, I shall make sure that you are given a much longer sentence,” Judge Adams warned York.
53. York was proud of the fact that _______.
A. a surgeon let him watch an operation
B. he could perform some duties of a doctor
C. he had cheated doctors for so long
D. people thought he could become a real doctor
54. York learned how to behave like a doctor by _______.
A. watching other doctors work
B. talking to doctors and nurses
C. getting some training and experience
D. observing doctors while he was a patient
55. Why was Laura Kennan in hospital?
A. She had swallowed something and almost died.
B. She had to have an emergency operation.
C. She had been injured in a road accident.
D. She had lost consciousness while driving.
56. The judge’s remark implied that York would be more severely punished if he ________.
A. pretended to be a psychiatrist
B. tried to get away from prison
C. was proud of what he had done
D. studied the behavior of the psychiatrist
E
Thinking is something you choose to do as a fish chooses to live in water. To be human is to think. But thinking may come naturally without your knowing how you do it. Thinking about thinking is the key to critical thinking. When you think critically, you take control of your thinking processes. Otherwise, you might be controlled by the ideas of others. Indeed, critical thinking is at the heart of education.
The word “critical” here has a special meaning. It does not mean taking one view against another view, as when someone criticizes another person for doing something wrong. The nature of critical thinking is thinking beyond the easily seen –beyond the pictures on TV, the untrue reports in the newspapers, and the faulty reasoning.
Critical thinking is an attitude as much as an activity. If you are curious about life and desire to dig deeper into it, you are a critical thinker. If you find pleasure in deep thinking about different ideas, characters, and facts, you are a critical thinker.
Activities of the mind and higher–order reasoning are processes of deep and careful consideration. They take time, and do not go hand in hand with the fast speed in today’s world: fast foods, instant coffee, and self-developing film. If you are among the people who believe that speed is a measure of intelligence, you may learn something new from a story about Albert Einstein. The first time Banesh Hoffman, a scientist, was to discuss his work with Albert Einstein, Hoffman was too nervous to speak. But Einstein immediately put Hoffman at ease by saying, “please go slowly. I don’t understand things quickly.”
57. Critical thinking is important to us because if we do not think critically ________.
A. it will be hard for us to think naturally and fast
B. we might be controlled by other people’s ideas
C. we will follow the ideas of others naturally
D. we might be fooled by other people’s naturally
58. If you are a critical thinker, you will ________.
A. think deeply about different ideas
B. trust the reports in the newspapers
C. take one view against another view
D. criticize other people for mistakes
59. In the last paragraph, “something new” suggests that ________.
A. the smarter you are, the faster you do things
B. the faster you do things, the smarter you become
C. speed can improve intelligence
D. intelligence is not decided by speed
60. What would be the best title for the passage?
A. Thinking and Critical Thinking.
B. Understanding Critical Thinking.
C. Thinking is Natural and Human.
D. Thinking Fast Means Intelligence.
第二节：在第61至65题中, 有五个在苏格兰度假的游客打算找旅馆。 阅读下面6个旅馆的介绍(选项)，选出符合各人需求的最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该选项标号涂黑。选项中有一项是多余选项。
61. _______ Two women friends want to do several all-day hikes in the mountains during the spring. They like a place with traditional decorations and superb views.
62. _______ A woman with two children aged six and ten will spend July in Scotland. The children are interested in animals and plants and the mother enjoys fashions.
63. _______ A handicapped lawyer must use a wheelchair and drive her own car. She enjoys concerts, museums, fine architecture and swimming. She will spend the first two weeks of October in Scotland.
64. _______ A writer, a teacher and their one-year-old daughter want to be in a quiet place during August. They enjoy good food, and like to take long walks (the baby rides in a back-pack).
65. ________ An old couple, aged 65 and 68, love mountain scenery and still take easy walks by the lakeside when they can. They hope to enjoy fresh air and some relaxing activities.
A. Edinburgh. Post House
A popular base for visitors to Edinburgh, this fine hotel stands next to the zoological Gardens within easy reach of the many famous sights, shops and entertainments of one of Europe’s most elegant capitals.
B. Gatehouse of Fleet. Cally Hotel
This impressive hotel, well-known for its good Scottish cooking, is an ideal choice for a relaxing family holiday. Set in 100 acres of private grounds, the Cally, a former stately home, has something for everyone including its own fishing lake, outdoor heated swimming pools, green lawn, tennis court, children’s playground and sauna baths.
C. Glenborrodale. Glenborrodale Castle Hotel
There can be few better places for a refreshing holiday than this picturesque hotel set in its own 120 acres of beautiful countryside by charming Lake Sunart on the Ardnamurchan Peninsular (半岛). Boating and fishing are both available.
D. Inverness. Royal Hotel
A unique feature of the Royal is its fine collection of antique furniture, china and glass. This friendly comfortable hotel, a favorite meeting place for the towns people, is an excellent base for getting to know the Highlands-Lake Ness, Great Gien and Culloden Moor are all within easy reach.
E. Peebles. Tontine Hotel
The Tontine had a fascinating beginning –it was built in1808. This homely hotel has been extended to make it a really comfortable base for exploring the Tweed Valley and the attractive Lowland country.
F. North Berwick. Marine Hotel
This fine hotel overlooks the famous West Links golf course and is close to several sandy beaches. The Marine has its own open-air swimming pool and putting green as well as tennis courts, squash courts and saunas. Edinburgh, well-known for its art festivals, is only some 24 miles away.
第二卷(共50分)
第一节：单词拼写(共10小题; 每小题1分, 满分10分)
根据下列句子及所给单词的首字母，在答题纸上按题号写出各单词正确的完全形式。(每空限写一词)
66. The empty boat was f_______ on the sea after the heavy storm.
67. James Cook made three v_______ around the world.
68. People all over China have great r_______ for Lei Feng.
69. He couldn’t give a reasonable e_________ for his being late.
70. It’s easier for a physical wound to heal than a m_______ one.
71. She b_______ into tears the moment she heard the news.
72. She r_______ her mother in character but not in appearance.
73. The President a________ him to be ambassador to China.
74. Students who have a great a _______ for knowledge will succeed in time.
75. Over the past few years, the climate here has changed g________.
第二节: 短文改错 (共10小题; 每小题1分, 满分10分)
此题要求改正所给短文中的错误。对标有题号的每一行作出判断：如无错误，该行右边横线上画一个勾（√ ）；如有错误（每行只有一个错误，则按下列情况改正：
此行多一词：把多余的词用斜线（/）划掉；在该行右边的横线上写上该词，并也用斜线划掉。
此行缺一词：在缺词处加一个漏字符（∧），在该行右边的横线上写上该加的词。
此行错一词：在错的词下划一横线，在该行右边横线上写出改正后的词。
注意：原行没有错的不要改。
I’m very glad to have the chance run for the president 76.____________
of the student union. I am a student on Grade Three. 77.____________
Since I come to the high school, I have always been the 78.____________
monitor of my class. I have done a very good job for my 79.____________
classmate and my teachers give me a good praise. I’m good at 80.____________
communication and organize and always ready to help others. 81.____________
Moreover, I have a variety of the hobbies and I’m sure that I 82.____________
am well qualified for this position. If I will become the president, 83.____________
I’ll try my best to make the union attractively by organizing 84.____________
different activities. I’ll do many things for you to meet our 85.____________
demands as well. I hope you will give me a chance.
第三节: 书面表达(满分30分)
开学初老师和家长都要李华住校学习，他却喜欢通校，双方各持己见。假设你是李华，用英语把这个情况写信告诉中学生英语报请求帮助。有关信息如下：
| 老师和家长的理由 | 李华的理由 |
| 1. 方便问问题 2. 晚自习时间更能保证 3. 培养独立生活的能力 | 1. 晚上有更多自习时间 2. 学习内容可以自由支配 |
注意: 1. 词数100左右；
2. 信的开头已为你写好；
3. 参考词语: 住校 board (v.)。
Dear Sir,
I’m a student of senior 3. I am writing to tell you
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参考答案
Key:
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21---25 DCDDC 26---30 CDCBA 31---35 ABAAD 36---40DBADC
41—44 CCCC 45--48 ABAD 49--52ACCD 53---56 BACA 57---60BADB
61—65 EAFBC
66—75 floating voyages respect explanation mental burst resembles appointed appetite gradually
76. 加to 77. on—in 78. come—came 79. 对 80. classmate—classmates
81. organize—organizing 82. 去掉the 83. 去掉will 84. attractively—attractive
85. our--your
Dear Sir,
I’m a student of senior 3. I am writing to tell you about the discussion we’ve had about whether to board in the school or at home. At the beginning of this term, my parents and teachers asked me to board in the school. They say it will be very convenient for me to ask questions whenever and wherever. Besides, they think boarding will make it possible to make full of use of my night time, and that I can also develop the ability to look after myself. However, I have my own thought. Staying at home in the evening, I will have more time to work at my lessons. At the same time, I can learn what I think I’m not good at. I really don’t know what to do. Please give me your advice!
Yours, LiHua