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1、高考模拟考英语试卷(完卷时间：120分钟满分:140分)第I卷供100分)II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: After reading the passage below, fi11 in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks wi th a g i ven word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the oth

2、er blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.Is Hothouse Earth Avoidable?Nearly 50 years ago, the Club of Rome s report “Limits to GrowthH warned that if economic growth continued fast without regard for the environment, the world could face ecological and economic collapse in the twenty-first

3、century. Yet that is essentially 21 has happened. As new research for the Club of Rome shows and the latest report from the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) states the wor1d22 well be headedtowards disaster.Many wrongly 23 (interpret) the “Limits to Growth“ as an attac

4、k on uncontrolled economic expansion. In fact, the report argued that 24 the unlimited-growth pathway was chosen, it would require complementary policies (including funding) 25 (preserve) the planet, s limited life-support systems.This argument 26 (ignore). Instead, the wor1d has continued to pursue

5、 fast growth, without regald for the environmental consequences. This has enabled us to make enormous progress in reducing poverty, increasing longevity, and increasing wealth. 27 it has come at a high cost to the formation of the society and the restoration of the planet.As scientists have conclusi

6、vely shown, in the last decade, we have entered a new geological era, the Anthropocene, in which human activity - in particular, economic activity - has been the dominant factor 28 (influence) Earth* s climate and environment. In the Anthropocene, our planet* s life-support system is changing faster

7、 than ever.Climate change now represents a clear and present danger. If our planet becomes just 2 C warmer than pre-industrial temperatures, we may be placed irreversibly on the path toward uHothouse EarthM - a situation 29 temperatures are many degrees warmer than today, seaC. awkward and heavyC. a

8、wkward and heavyD. significant and resistant65. According to the author, which of the following reading tips and tools are offered by the e-reader? line spacing customizationthe ability to quickly jump to the end of a book(3) access to a printed dictionary at the touch of a fingerA.and onlyB.and onl

9、yC.and onlyD., and 66. Which of the following sentences from the passage best summarizes the author s main point?A. ”If you have some spare cash (the going rate is about $89) and are looking to enhance your reading experience, then I highly suggest you consider purchasing an e-reader. nE-rcadcrs are

10、 replacing the books of old, and I welcome them with open arms (as you should). ” C. ”An e-reader is a device that allows you to road e-books. An e-book is a book-length publication in digital form, consisting of text, images, or both, and produced on, published through, and readable on computers or

11、 other electronic devices.”D. E-readers are superior to printed books because they save space, are environmentally friendly, and provide helpful reading tips and tools that printed books do not. ”【答案】63. A 64. C 65. A 66. DSection CDirections: Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a pr

12、oper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.Sustainable Cities Need More Than Parks, Cafes and a RiverwalkThere are many standards that aim to rank how green cities are. But what does it actually mean for a city to be gree

13、n or sustainable?We ve written about what we call the “parks, cafes and a riverwalkn model of sustainability, which focuses on providing new green spaces, mainly for high-income people. This vision of shiny residential towers and water front parks has become a widely-shared conception of what green

14、cities should look like. 67Gentrification(住宅高档化)has become a catch-all term used to describe neighborhood change, and is often misunderstood as the only path to neighborhood improvement. In fact, its defining feature is displacement. Typically, people who move into these changing neighborhoods are w

15、ealthier and more educated than residents who are displaced.A recent flood of new research has focused on the displacement effects of environmental cleanup and green space initiatives. 68Land for new development and resources to fund extensive cleanup of poisonous sites are scarce in many cities. 69

16、 And in neighborhoods where gentrification has already begun, a new park or farmers market can worsen the problem by making the area even more attractive to potential high-income people and pricing out long-term residents. In some cases, developers even create temporary community gardens or farmers

17、markets or promise more green space than they eventually deliver, in order to market a neighborhood to buyers looking for green pleasantness.70 It makes deindustrialization seem both inevitable and desirable, often by quite literally replacing industry with more natural-looking landscapes. When thes

18、e neighborhoods are finally cleaned up, after years of activism by longtime residents, those advocates often arc unable to stay and enjoy the benefits of their efforts.A. This phenomenon is often missing from development projects promoted as green or sustainable. B. This phenomenon has variously bee

19、n called environmental eco-or green gentrification.B. Greening and environmental c 1 eanup do not automatica 11 y or necessari 1 y lead to gentrification. D. This creates pressure to rezone industrial land for residential towers or profitcible commercial space, in exchange for deve1oper-funded clean

20、up.E. But it can drive up real estate prices and displace low- and middle-income residents.F. Environmental gentrification naturalizes the disappearance of manufacturing and the working class.【答案】67. E 68. B69. D 70. FIV. Summary Writing71. Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main

21、idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.DesertificationDesertification is one of the world* s most alarming processes of environmental degradation(退化).The issue is often unclear, however, by a common misperception: that it s a Mnatura

22、lv problem of advancing deserts in faraway developing countries. In fact, deserli fication is about land degradation: the loss of the land, s bio 1 ogical productivi ty, caused by man-made factors and climate change.Each year, desertificeition and drought cause an estimated $42 billion in lost agric

23、ultural production. The risks of desertification are sufficient and clear. It contributes to food insecurity, hunger and poverty, and can give rise to social, economic and political tensions that can cause conflicts, further poverty and land degradation. The great urgency of this challenge led the U

24、nited Nations General Assembly to state 2006 to be the International Year of Deserts and Desertification (IYDD). 11 is a strong reminder of the urgent need to address the far-reaching implications of this problem. United Nations General Secretary recently summarizes in this way:“I look forward to wo

25、rking with Governments, civil society, the private section, international organizations and others to focus attention on this crucial issue, and to reverse the trend of desertification and set the world on a safer, more sustainable path of development. wThe IYDD also presents a golden opportunity to

26、 get the message across strongly and effectively that desertification is a global problem which we ignore at our risk. It is important to recognize that dry-lands are home to some of the most magni ficent ecosystems of this world. These unique natural habitats have been home to some of the worldT s

27、oldest civilizations. They stand like open-air museums, bearing witness to bygone eras. The Year will therefore also celebrate the delicate beauty and unique inheritance of the world, s deserts.【答案】Desertification means land degradation due to man-made causes and climate change. It may cause problem

28、s like conflicts, poverty and land degradation. So 2006 was stated to be IYDD as a reminder of the serious problem and call for joint efforts to develop the world sustainably. The IYDD also reminds us of the risk, the beauty and civilization/inheritance of the deserts.第n卷(共40分)V. TranslationDirectio

29、ns: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.72 .公众捐助为灾民们重建家园奠定了基础。(foundation).除非你尽快改掉坏习惯，不然你的室友不会再容忍你。(unless)73 .现代社会期望年轻人能塑造一种有勇气、有担当的内在品格。(expect).项目应为每个团队量身定制，这样才能激励队员们精诚团结，为达成目标不遗余力。(tailor)【答案】72. The publ ic , s donation laid/has laid a (sol id)

30、foundation for the victims to rebuild their home.73. Your roommate won t/will not tolerate you anymore/ any longer unless you get rid of your bad habits as soon as possible.74. The youth are expected to create/build a kind of inner character with courage and responsibility in the modern society.75.

31、The project should be tailored to the needs of each team so that it can motivate team members to unite together and spare no efforts to achieve their goal.VI. Guided WritingDirections: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.假如你是明启中学的高三学生李华，

32、你的朋友李楠想在高考结束后报班学习驾驶或者第二外语，他发邮件 向你询问有没有兴趣一起学习，请给他回复一封电子邮件，必须包括以下内容：你愿意一起报班学习，并告知感兴趣的内容，二选一；阐述你选择的理由。(注意:文中请不要出现真实的校名人名)【答案】In the E-mai 1, you mentioned you want to sign up for class to learn driving or a second foreign language after the college entrance examination, and asked me whether I am intere

33、sted in learning it together. I think learning to drive is good in such a long vacation.With the development of society, everyone will have their own car so that it s necessary for us to drive cars. If we learn to driving cars in the holidays, we can practise driving every day, which is much faster

34、than only in your spare time. Next knowing that we are able to drive cars makes us more confident. What s more, the ability to drive brings us independence and convenience,which means you can go wherever and whenever you want. My dear friend , do you think so?I am looking forward to receiving your a

35、pply!Yours,Li Hualevels are considerably higher, and extreme weather events are 30 (common) and more destructive 一 thcin ever.【答案】21. whatmay/might22. interpretedif 25. to preserve26. has been ignoredBut 28. influencing29. where 30. more common/commonerSection BDirections: Complete the following pas

36、sage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.A. processedB.increasing C. applications D. typingE.interpreting F. reflectedG. injectedH.transforming I. connections J. remarkableK.superhumanThe Next Frontier: Using Thought to Contr

37、ol MachinesTechnologies are often billed as transformative. For William Kocheveir, the term is justified. Mr Kochevar is paralysed below the shoulders after a cycling accident, yet has managed to feed himself by his own hand. This 31 progress is partly thanks to electrodes, implanted in his right ar

38、m, which stimulate muscles. But the real magic lies higher up. Mr Kochevar can control his arm using the power of thought. His intention to move is 32 in neural (神经的)activity in his motor region; these signals are delected by implants in his brain and 33 into commands to activate the electrodes in h

39、is arms.An ability to decode thought in this way may sound like science fiction. But brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) like the Bra inGate system used by Mr Kochevar provide evidence that mind-control can work. Researchers are able to tell what words and images people have heard and seen from neural

40、activity alone. Information can also be encoded and used to stimulate the brain. Over 300, 000 people have cochlear(耳蜗的)implants, which help them to hear by 34 sound into electrical signals and sending them into the brain. Scientists have “ 35 ” data into monkeys heads, instructing them to perform a

41、ctions via electrical pulses.As our Technology Quarterly in this issue explains, the pace of research into BCIs and the scale of its ambition are 36 . Both America, s armed forces and Silicon Valley are startingto focus on the brain. Facebook dreams of thought-to-text 37. Kernel, a startup, has $100

42、mto spend on neurotechnology. Elon Musk has formed a firm called Neural ink; he thinks that, if humanity is to survive the arrival of artificial intelligence, it needs an upgrade. Entrepreneurs imagine a world in which people can communicate using thoughts, with each other and with machines, or acqu

43、ire 38 abilities, such as hearing at very high frequencies.These powers, if they ever materialise, are decades away. But we 11 before then, BCIs could open the door to wonderful new 39. Imagine stimulating the visual region to help the blind,making new neural 40 in stroke victims or monitoring the b

44、rain for signs of depression. By turning the firing of neurons into a resource to be used, BCIs may change the idea of what it means to be human.【答案】31. J 32. F33.A34.II35.G36.B37.D38.K39.C40.IIII. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections: For each blank in the following passage there are four words

45、 or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.How comfortable are you around water? Are you a strong swiminer or do you struggle to keep your head above water? Are you comfortable venturing into the deeper water or do you prefer to move into

46、shallow water where the bottom is 41?Most people expose themselves to water and swimming situations according to their 42 levels of skill and comfort. The same might be true as you assess your comfort level with different academic environments 43 a good college “fit” . Just as you might study a body

47、 of water to figure out its temperature, depth and current before venturing in, you need to 44 the difficulties, pace and depth of an academic environment -and your ability to keep your ”head above watern if admittedbefore deciding to apply.When looking at academic difficulties as a(n) 45 of “fit” ，

48、 you are likely to find that you have the capacity to “get the job done“ academically in a range of college environments. 46 you are not likely to have difficulty with the “water“ itself. You will fit best, however, at colleges and universities where your ability and preparation enable youto rise to

49、 new levels of 47.Your goal should be to find academic environments where your levels of ability and preparation will enable you to achieve well as you stretch yourself 48. These places representappropriate bodies of waterv for you academically.The best 49 of comprehension regarding your preparedness to meet the academic requirements of various colleges and universities are your high school teache