海淀区高考英语模拟试题（答案）(2)
第三部分：阅读理解(共两节，40 分)
第一节(共15 小题;每小题2 分，共30 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。
A
FlyingEver since I was old enough to dream, I have imagined myself soaring with the eagles. My loveof flying has shaped the way I live and the person I have become. Two years ago, that passionrocketed to new heights when I had the opportunity to visit Embry Riddle Aeronautical University inArizona. For a whole week I lived in a college dorm, roomed with a total stranger and---best ofall---I flew!
My group took part in activities ranging from learning about the history of aviation (航空) to flying in state-of-the-art pilot training simulators (模拟装置). At least once a day, I devoted myself to learning one of the world’s best training aircrafts, the Cessna 182. Not only did I receive thorough ground instruction, but I also got to fly. In total, I flew five hours to receive my private pilot’s license.In that one joyous and oh-so-short week, my passion for aviation grew even stronger. Now,whenever I see a plane flying overhead, I feel a sense of pride thinking I’ve done that.During my time in and above the Arizona desert, I learned not only about the mechanics and techniques of aviation, but also about myself and how I see the world. As I floated in that seemingly endless sea of air, I became aware of the variety and complexity of the humanity below. On the ribbons of roadways, each tiny car carried people with hopes and dreams. I wondered if any of those people had ever wished to fly like an eagle. Then I realized that each must have his or her ow dreams and ambitions. That’s what makes us unique. We try to respond to something special inside us. I also realized that I was especially fortunate to be making my own dream come true.Everywhere I go, I hear, “Do what makes you happy and you will be happy.” It sounds like standard advice, but I’ve really thought about it and taken it to heart. I couldn’t care less about howmuch money I make or what benefits I receive. I know that I am already in hot pursuit(追逐) of mydreams. And, even if they change, even if they finally don’t involve aviation, I’ll always aim to flywith the eagles.
56. Two years ago, the author ___________.
A. was admitted to a university B. stayed in a university for one week
C. saw the launch of the rocket D. made good friends with an astronaut
57. Paragraph 2 is mainly about _________.
A. which aircraft the author got to fly B. how the author learned to fly
C. what the author learned about simulators D. why the author got a pilot’s license
58. According to the author, ________ makes people unique.
A. flying like an eagle B. trying something special
C. having their own dreams D. learning unusual techniques
59. From the last paragraph, we can learn that the author _________.
A. cares a lot about money and benefits B. brings happiness to others
C. pursues his aims whatever happens D. offers advice wherever he goes
B
Do you know electricity can change the way we taste food? Proving this fact is a revolutionary electric fork designed by Japanese researchers that can make any dish taste salty.According to Hiromi Nakamura, a Post Doc Research Fellow atTokyo’s Meiji University, the technology can be very useful for people onspecial diets. Patients with high blood pressure, for instance, can easily goon a low-salt diet and still enjoy delicious food. And with the fork, there’s absolutely no risk of over-salting their food. Luckily, the voltage(电压) is so small that there is no risk of electrocution(触电) either.The idea of adding electricity to food was first exposed as an experiment at the ComputerHuman Interaction Conference in Austin, Texas, in 2012. Nakamura and her team connected a wireto a 9-volt battery and passed it through a straw placed in a cup of sweet lemonade. Volunteersreported that the charged lemonade tasted ‘blander’, because the electricity created the taste of salt.Nakamura has improved the technology to be able to transfer an electric charge to food throughforks and chopsticks. “The metallic part of the fork is one electrode(电极), and the handle is theother,” Nakamura explained. “When you take a piece of food with the fork and put it in your mouth,you connect the circuit. When you remove the fork from your mouth, you disconnect the circuit. Soit actually works as a switch.”
Simon Klose, host of food program Munchies, who recently visited Nakamura to try out thefork himself, called this form of ‘food hacking’ one of the greatest eating experiences he’d ever had.“When I first heard of electric food, it sounded scary,” he said. He later continued to use a chargedfork to eat pieces of fried chicken, and found that the saltiness considerably increased as theelectricity was connected.
Nakamura has been eating ‘electric’ food for the past three to four years in an attempt tounderstand it better. “For me, ‘food hacking’ is about strengthening or weakening real food,” shesaid. “It may seem like we’re cooking but we’re actually working on the human senses.”
60. The electric fork may benefit people who__________.
A. need to go on a diet B. have high blood pressure
C. prefer food free of salt D. show interest in tasty food
61. Paragraph 4 mainly tells us _________.
A. how the electric fork works B. what makes the circuit connected
C. how the technology was improved D. why the electric fork was invented
62. From the passage, we learn that the electric fork______.
A. creates virtual taste B. changes people’s diets
C. helps cure diseases D. replaces salt in cooking
C
Tea vs Coffeeea and coffee are two of the most widely consumed drinks in the United States. With popularityand interest in tea continuing to grow in recent years, many consumers have recently consideredmaking the switch from coffee to tea, if they have not done so already. All the buzz surrounding teaand coffee may have you wondering, what are the differences? As it turns out, the differences aremany and varied.
In the US, interest in tea ranges from coast to coast with the highest in Hawaii and California but stretching to the eastern states of Vermont and New York. On the other hand, the highest interest in coffee tends to be concentrated more in the north and western regions(地区), with the highest search volumes appearing in the states of Hawaii, Washington and Minnesota.Differences between tea and coffee also vary in origin and production. All tea comes from theharvested leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant, while there are about 60 different species of coffeeplants. Production of tea is quicker and more efficient: Camellia sinensis plants only need to grow[for three years before they are ready to process; coffee plants take up to five years.
Perhaps the most concerning issue consumers have when considering making the switch to teais the question of caffeine. The good news is, when it comes to tea and caffeine, there is somethingfor everyone. Unlike coffee, which typically only comes in decaffeinated and regular, there are several varieties of tea available, based on caffeine preference.
From herbal teas that are naturally free of caffeine, to high quality green and black teas thatoffer less than half the caffeine of coffee, to high caffeine teas such as our specially formulated HiCAF® blends that contain slightly more caffeine than a cup of coffee, there is a variety sure tosuit your needs. As an added bonus, the lower acidity levels in tea tend to be gentler on the stomachfor a more comforting pick-me-up.
So what is the answer, coffee or tea? If you are looking for the most healthful benefit possible,ea is probably the winner. They say a picture is worth a thousand words. If, like many Americans,the rising popularity in tea has your interest piqued, the images below will help to clearly spell outthe differences between tea and coffee.
63. It can be learned from the passage that ______.
A. coffee is of much higher production than tea
B. tea and coffee are from harvested leaves of plants
C. the popularity of tea is growing constantly in the US
D. there is no regional difference in drinking tea and coffee
64. According to the passage, which of the following contains the least caffeine?
A. Green tea. B. Black tea. C. Herbal tea. D. HiCAF® blends.
65. What is the author’s attitude towards tea?
A. Positive. B. Cautious. C. Sceptical. D. Negative.
66. The underlined word “piqued” in the last paragraph probably means .
A. reduced B. lost C. expressed D. excited
D
By now, we are all aware that social media has had a tremendous influence on our culture, inbusiness, on the world-at-large. Social media websites revolutionized the way people communicateand socialize on the Web. However, aside from seeing your friends’ new baby on Facebook, or reading about Justin Bieber’s latest conflict with the law on Twitter, what are some of the reinfluences?
Social networks offer the opportunity for people to re-connect with their old friends anacquaintances, make new friends, share ideas and pictures, and many other activities. Users can keeppace with the latest global and local developments, and participate in campaigns and activities oftheir choice. Professionals use social media sites like LinkedIn to enhance their career and businessdevelopment. Students can work together with their peers to improve their academic and
communication skills.Unfortunately, there are a few downsides too to social networking. If you are not careful,immoral people can target you for cyber bullying and disturbance on social sites. School children,young girls, and women can fall victim to online attacks which can create tension and suffering. If you are a victim of cyber bullying, do not take it lying down, but try to take appropriate legal action against the attacker.
Many companies have blocked social networks as addicted employees can distract themselves on such sites, instead of focusing on work. In fact, studies show that British companies have lost billions of dollars per year in productivity because of social media addiction among employees.
Also, what you carelessly post on the Net can come back to trouble you. Revealing( 泄露)personal information on social sites can make users vulnerable(易受伤害的)to crimes like identity theft, stalking, etc. Many companies perform a background check on the Web before hiring an
employee. If a potential employee has posted something embarrassing on social media, it can greatly affect their chances of getting the job. The same holds true for our relationships too, as our lovedones and friends may get to know if we post something undesirable on social networks.
Social media has its advantages and drawbacks as each coin has two sides. It is up to each user to use social sites wisely to enhance their professional and social life, and exercise caution to ensure they do not fall victim to online dangers.
67. Paragraph 2 mainly shows that social networks _________.
A. benefit users in various ways
B. offer offer professionals good chances
C. guide users to make right choices users to make right choices
D. help students finish their homework
68. Faced with problems caused by social media, some companies ________.
A. take legal action against the attackers
B. avoid posting embarrassing information
C. refuse to hire potential addicted employees
D. forbid the use of social networks during work time
69. The main purpose of this passage is to _________.
A. share experiences in using social media
B. provide some advice on social problems
C. raise public awareness of social problems
D. remind people to wisely use social media
70. Which of the following shows the development of ideas in this passage?
I: Introduction P: Point Sp: Sub-point(次要点) C：Conclusion
第二节(共5 小题;每小题2 分，共10 分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的七个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。
Do Actions Speak Louder than Words?Our society is fast paced. We are all rushing from one place to the next, blowing our horn at slow drivers who may be singing songs in the car with their children or pointing out some interestin sights. We don't have time for that silliness today. But we try to say to ourselves that we will make time for fun tomorrow. It is time to take a few deep breaths and think about our actions and our words. __71__Have you ever really thought about the saying “Actions speak louder than words”? Think aboutit now. If you say one thing and act in an opposite way, will the words be ignored and just the actionsremembered? I don’t don’t think so. __72__ It is also equally important to use words to shoappreciation, love, approval and happiness and then follow those words with a hug, pat on the backor smile.__73__ What about that saying? True? Yes! Words carry a lot of weight and will beremembered for years especially when they are written down. Mean words can hurt for that momentand for a lifetime. I am sure that each of us remembers a time when a friend made an unkindcomment. __74__ Let’s not be a member of that “club”. When was the last time that you hid a lovenote in a lunch box or in your mate’s coat pocket? If you want to see a bright smile, that will do it!
The power of this written note will be remembered for many days, even years.“I can live for two months on a good compliment(夸奖)”, said Mark Twain. Children growstronger when they feel appreciated and understood. __75__ A perfect way to turn a bad day aroundis to praise your child. “I noticed that your hair looked very nice today.” “Did you hang your coat upall by yourself?” It is amazing how those few words can change a child's outlook... almostimmediately. Don’t stop there... One of my sisters ended a phone conversation with three words ---“Ilove you”! Boy, that put a spring in my step! Mark Twain is right. I still feel the positive effect of those three little but very powerful words.
A. The pen is more powerful than the sword.
B. Is it really reasonable to do something like that?
C. Do they display the attitude that we want to convey?
D. It is important to have your words match your actions.
E. Behavior is a mirror in which everyone shows his image.
F. Those words did lasting damage to you, the relationship or both.
G.Don’t be afraid to shower your child with encouraging words all day long.
第四部分：书面表达(共两节，35 分)
第一节(15 分)
假设你是红星中学高三学生李华。你得知故宫正在招聘暑期义务英文讲解员, 请你给相关
部门负责人写一封申请信，内容包括：
1. 介绍你的基本信息;
2. 说明你的优势(例如：相关能力，性格特点等);
3. 表示你希望被录用。
注意：1.词数不少于50;
2.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Sir or Madam,
________________________________________________________________________________ _______
Sincerely,
Li Hua
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第二节(20 分)
假设你是红星中学高三学生李华。请根据以下四幅图的先后顺序，给校刊“英语园地”写一
篇短文，介绍上周你与外国朋友Tom 在颐和园的经历。
注意：词数不少于60。
提示词：毛笔a writing brush
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