2008 年广州高考英语二模模拟试卷 II  语言知识及应用（共两节，满分35分） 第一节  完形填空（共10小题；每小题2分，满分20分）     On 27 February 2008, something unusual happened in Britain; there was a rather large earthquake.        It was the __21__ UK earthquake in 25 years. There have been very minor ones in the past but they were not __22__ compared to this one. It was felt across the country, from 　Edinburgh　, 　Scotland　 in the north down to the far south coast of 　　England　　. The centre of the earthquake was　in a small town about 150 kilometres north of London.       There were many news reports from people who __23__ the earth move but no one was seriously hurt and there was little damage. A collapsed chimney was the __24__ of what was the worst injury from the earthquake; a man broke his hip when he __25__ tripped on the chimney's scattered bricks and fell to the ground.        One man who was walking to work at the time __26__ the moment the earthquake occurred, "Everything was shaking. As soon as it happened I saw many people __27__ outside and I realised it was an earthquake."        You may be surprised to learn that there are two to three hundred earthquakes in 　　Britain every year -- but are so small that they go __28__. The impact of this earthquake was not severe in comparison to some other natural __29__ that have made international news, but for the people __30__, it certainly came as quite a surprise.  21. A. biggest        B. loudest             C. deadliest           D. scariest 22. A. dangerous           B. interesting         C. significant         D. famous 23. A. saw            B. discovered               C. thought            D. felt 24. A. result          B. reason              C. making                 D. cause 25. A. eagerly        B. intentionally       C. accidentally           D. desperately 26. A. feared         B. explained          C. described          D. caught 27. A. rushing       B. shaking             C. talking             D. working 28. A. unwanted    B. unnoticed          C. unchanged              D. undisturbed 29. A. disasters     B. accidents          C. earthquakes                D. events 30. A. watching     B. affected            C. infected            D. lost  第二节语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）      阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡标号为3140的相应位置上。         Lake Titicaca, a famous lake in South America, is located on the border between 　Bolivia and Peru. But the lives of the ancient people who once lived around the lake and __31__ culture was thought to be highly advanced, have long remained a secret. Recently __32__, scientists taking part in an exploration project at the lake have found __33__ they believe to be a 1000-year-old temple　__34__　the water.         Divers from the study group have discovered __35__ building scientists think is the remains of a temple built by the people who once lived beside the lake. The project leaders hope to begin raising important materials from the site later this week __36__ bad weather forces a change in their plans.        "The scientists have not yet had the opportunity to study the materials carefully," said project director, John Aubi. "But some __37__ (put) forward the idea that the remains date from this period because of their __38__ (similar) to those found elsewhere."        The research team has so far this year made more than 200 dives into water 30 metres deep. During these dives, __39__ have been recording the ancient remains on film. There will be a meeting, __40__ (start) later this year to review the film.  III  阅读（共两节，满分40分） 第一节阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）     阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

A        In 1883, an imaginative engineer named John Roebling decided to build a spectacular bridge connecting New York with Long Island. However bridge building experts throughout the world thought that this was a pipe dream. It was not practical. It had never been done before.        But Roebling refused to listen to them. He thought about the bridge day and night and he knew deep in his heart that it could be done. After much discussion and persuasion he convinced his son Washington, who was a promising engineer himself, that the bridge in fact could be built.        Working together for the first time, the father and son developed concepts of how it could be accomplished. With great excitement, they hired their crew and began to build their dream bridge.        The project started well, but several months after it began, a tragic accident on the site took the life of John Roebling. Washington was so seriously injured that he was never able to walk, talk or even move again.        "We told them so", "Crazy men and their crazy dreams", "It's foolish to chase wild visions", the critics said and most thought the project should be scrapped since the Roeblings were the only ones who knew how the bridge cd be built. In spite of his handicap Washington　still had a burning desire to complete the bridge and his mind was still as sharp as ever.        Washington's wife tried to inspire and pass on her husband's enthusiasm to some of his friends, but they were too daunted by the task. As he lay in his hospital room, an idea suddenly hit him. All he could do was move one finger and he decided to make the best use of it. By moving this finger and tapping it on his wife's arm, he slowly developed a code to communicate with her. Then he used this method to tell his wife what the engineers should do. It seemed crazy but the project was under way again. For 13 years Washington tapped out his instructions with his finger on his wife's arm, until the bridge was finally completed.        Today the spectacular Brooklyn Bridge stands in all its glory as a tribute to the triumph of one man's spirit and his determination not to be defeated by circumstances. 41. What did most people think about Roebling's idea to build the bridge?    A. It would never become a reality.    B. Washington was not experienced enough.    C. It would take a lot of time.    D. Finding the money would be impossible. 42. The underlined word `daunted' (para. 6) is closest in meaning to '______'.    A. unpleasant    B. scared    C. amazed    D. determined 43. Which of the following shows the correct order of the events that happened in the story?    a. Roebling convinced his son.    b. Washington found a new way to communicate.    c. They hired the crew.    d. The bridge was completed.    e. Roebling wanted to build a bridge.    f. There was a tragic accident.    A. e, a, c, f, d, b    B. e, a, f, b, c, d    C. e, f, a, b, c, d    D. e, a, c, f, b, d　44. What can 44. we learn about Washington's wife?    A. She knew sign language very well.    B. She was devoted to her husband.    C. She developed a code to communicate with her husband.    D. She helped her husband design the plan. 45. What does the story tell us?    A. Success will come with the passing of time.    B. Struggles are exactly what we need in our lives.    C. Even the most distant dream can be realised with a never-say-die attitude.    D. The people who make a difference in our life should be remembered forever.

B        They once seemed more at home on the bustling streets of Asia like Delhi, Calcutta and Bangkok but cycle powered rickshaws (人力车) can now be seen taking people across town in many European cities. Many people believe that rickshaws are a good way of experiencing a city, close-up, while also cutting down on traffic jams and pollution.        In Berlin, one of the first cities to introduce this new mode of transport, more than 200 bike-taxis go along at 15km per hour, past many tourist attractions and city parks.        "It is completely environmentally friendly; we have new models with an engine to help the driver up the hills but they use renewable energy," said a spokesman for VELOTAXI, the leading rickshaw company which has carried a quarter of a million people this year.        While the city still has 7,000 motor-taxis, rickshaw company officials say their taxis' green ethics, speed and safety make them more than just a tourist attraction. While now increasingly out of fashion in Delhi, Berlin people have eagerly accepted the new fleet since their launch in 1997.        "It's better than a taxi, better than a bus, better than the train," said Ulf Lehman, 36, as he leapt out of a rickshaw near the world famous Brandenburg gate. "It feels so free."        "This is something out of the ordinary you feel you are on holiday in Bangkok instead of Berlin," said another traveller.        In Amsterdam, driver Peter Jancso said people like to be driven around in his bright yellow rickshaw and pretend to be a queen in a golden carriage. "I like my passengers to feel important," he said as he dropped off another passenger. Another visitor noted how cheap it was compared with a normal taxi.        Although increasingly popular in Europe, it is the opposite in India, where hand-pulled rickshaws are considered inhuman and a symbol of India's backward past.        Nearly 500 bike-rickshaws are running in London and are not required to pay the city's road tax but things may change as other taxi drivers complain of unfair treatment. 46. Where are rickshaws becoming more popular?    A. Delhi, Berlin, Paris.            B. Amsterdam, Bangkok, Delhi.    C. Athens, London, Berlin.         D. Berlin, Amsterdam, London. 47. Why are rickshaws no longer as widely used in India as in the past?    A. They are a reminder of a bad period in India's history.    B. They have been banned because they are too cruel.    C. The streets of India are too crowded for them to move through easily.    D. Indians now prefer to travel by car because they are richer. 48. What does the underlined sentence "This is something out of the ordinary ... you feel you are on holiday in Bangkok instead of Berlin" (para. 7) suggest?    A. The passenger didn't like taking a rickshaw as it reminded him of Bangkok　　.    B. The passenger enjoyed being on holiday in Berlin more than in Bangkok　　.    C. The passenger was impressed when taking a rickshaw and considered it unusual.    D. The passenger disapproved of rickshaws because they were not original to Berlin　　. 49. Which of the following is mentioned in the text?    A. Rickshaws may need to pay tax for causing traffic jams.    B. Rickshaws and taxis are treated differently in London　　.    C. Rickshaws will eventually take the place of taxis.    D. Rickshaws will always be a cheap means of transport. 50. What is the author's attitude towards rickshaws?    A. He gives no personal opinion.    B. He believes they will be of no use.    C. He thinks they will reduce pollution.    D. He thinks they are old-fashioned.

C      Some of Man's closest relatives in the animal kingdom are under serious threat because of human activity, according to a recently published report.        According to the document, almost one in three of all apes and monkeys - that is non-human primate species (灵长类动物) are now considered to be in danger of dying out and disappearing from our planet, if action is not taken soon.        The report, which was produced for the World Conservation Union (WCU), states that 114 of the world's 394 primate species could be lost forever, and the main reason they are threatened is the continuing destruction of forests where most of these animals live. In addition, illegal wildlife trade, climate change and commercial hunting for meat are also pressuring existing primate populations.        What's more, the problem is getting more serious. The number of species on the organization’s Red List - listing those primate species most threatened and in very serious danger of dying out - has increased by 3 to 25 since 2005.        Russell Mittermeier, the chief researcher of the WCU report, said, "You could fit all the surviving members of these 25 species in a single football stadium. So the problem is obviously urgent."        The scientists, who drew up the Red List, believe that the situation is now so bad that if action is not taken immediately, it will result in primate species becoming extinct - something which has not happened in over a century.        The loss of habitat caused by the clearing of forests for wood, farmland and fuel continues to be the main reason for the declining number of primates, according to the report, and the problem was most severe in Asia.        The loss of forest trees is also responsible for approximately 20 percent of all greenhouse gases - more than all the cars, trucks, trains and aeroplanes in the world combined. Mr Mittermeier added, "By preserving the world's remaining forests, we save primates and protect other animals while preventing more pollution from entering the atmosphere to warm the climate." 51. What is the main subject of the report discussed in the text?    A. Climate change.    B. Loss of animal habitat.    C. Endangered animals.    D. Animal protection. 52. According to the text, when did an ape or monkey species last die out?    A. In 1908.                             B. In 2005.    C. Over a hundred years ago.                 D. Almost a hundred years ago. 53. How many animals were on the Red List in 2005?    A. 19.                    B. 22.                   C. 25.                   D. 28. 54. The spokesman refers to 'a football stadium' in paragraph 5 to stress that ______.    A. the animals enjoy playing sports    B. there are not many of these animals left    C. these animals should be placed there for protection    D. the report was announced there 55. What is the main cause of the greenhouse gas problem according to the text?    A. Aeroplanes.    　B. Road　　 vehicles.    C. Factory pollution.    D. Loss of trees.  第二节信息匹配（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）     阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。请在答题卡上将对应题号的相应选项字母涂黑。  请阅读下列某书店各书架的相关信息：  Section A: Do-It-Yourself Section -- On these shelves customers can find the latest manuals on how to do everything from building a computer to constructing your own home. Section B: Sports & Leisure Section -- Stocks a large range of the latest books on your favourite sporting teams and events. Pick up the perfect Father's Day present here. Section C: Humour Section -- A great selection of joke books, funny stories and wonderful real life adventures that are sure to keep the reader laughing for days. Section D: Business & Finance - Students, business people or anyone interested in the world of commerce are certain to find the book they are after here. We have special subsection for international trade and e-commerce.  Section E: Biography - Find out about the lives of your favourite sports stars, singers, actors and other famous people from today and the past. Learn what they had to go through to become successful and the effect it had on their lives. Section F: Education - Has a huge range of textbooks and supplementary material covering all the major high school and university subjects. Buyers showing their student cards receive a 15% discount on all purchases from this section.  阅读下列关于各书籍的信息，匹配书籍与其所应放置的书架： 56. The Delighted Eye - by Prof. John Nash - The 1994 Nobel Prize Winner for Economics, whose ideas have influenced a generation of the world's greatest economic minds, tells his life story: growing up in a small town in America, becoming one of America's most influential mathematicians and his battles with mental illness. 57. Mother Tongue: The English Language - by Bill Bryson - Bryson's book is a journey through the history and different aspects of the English language , one that is both informative and hugely entertaining. As with most of Bryson's books, fun comes before facts and readers will be left with a smile on their faces. 58. Into Thin Air - by John Krakauer - is a riveting first-hand account of a disastrous race to the top of 　Mount Everest　. In March 1996, `Outside' magazine sent veteran journalist and experienced climber John Krakauer to join the team led by the famous Everest guide Rob Hall. Despite the expertise of Hall and the other leaders, by the end of the race eight people were dead. 59. ReadyMade: How to Make (Almost) Everything - by Shoshana Berger and Grace Hawthorne - beautifully written with great factual information. The theme behind this book is re-use, re-claim, re-cycle and there are many detailed easy-to-do projects for the reader to try such as making a photo frame from a book cover or a pot for your plants from plastic shopping bags. 60. The Smartest Guys in the Room: The Amazing Rise and Scandalous Fall of Enron - by Bethany McLean and Peter Elkind - As the title suggests the authors cover the rise of the American electricity company to become one of the 10 richest companies in the world and its spectacular fall into dishonour and bankruptcy. A perfect guide on what not to do in business.  IV  写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节  基础写作（共，小题，满分15分）   假如你在春节期间到北京大学参加了一个为期十天的冬令营活动。以下是你参加本次活动期间所写的部分日记摘要。 [写作内容] 你拟向一英文杂志“我与奥运”栏目投稿，请根据日记内容写一篇短文介绍本次活动的内容及你的感受。你的稿件需包括以下五方面的内容： 1.本次活动的概况（名称、时间、地点）； 2.介绍校内活动的内容；3.介绍校外活动的内容；4.概述你对本次活动的总体感受；5.你对本次活动的建议并阐述原因。 [写作要求]  1.只能使用5个句子表达全部内容； 2.文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称。 [评分标准] 句子结构准确，信息内容完整，篇章结构连贯。  第二节读写任务（共！小题，满分25分）     阅读下面的公告，然后按照要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文。 Announcement　　    The school board wishes to announce our plans to redevelop the Southern China International School. In order to build a new computer centre, expand the sporting fields and create enough classrooms for 500 additional students it has been decided that the school library building must be torn down.   This decision has not been an easy one as the library is the oldest and most beautiful building in the school. For many people the library building is a symbol of the long and proud history of our school, the place where students were first taught and where all the important school records are stored. It is also one of the few remaining examples of Qing Dynasty building design in the city.   However in order to modernize the school to the standard required by the government and to satisfy the educational demands of parents, students and teachers, we believe there is no other choice. The destruction of the library will not only free up more space needed for the new buildings but it will also allow us to save much money that we currently must spend to repair the library building.   We trust our decision will have the full support of the school community.  [写作内容]   假设上文是你所在的国际学校最近发布的公告。请根据公告的内容向你校英文校刊投稿，稿件要求如下： 1) 以约30个词概括公告的主要内容； 2) 以约120个词表达你对这件事情的看法，并包括以下要点：     ①你对学校这一决定的看法；     ②解释你的理由并提出你的建议。 [写作要求] 1.可以使用实例或其他论述方法支持你的论点，也可以参照阅读材料的内容，但不得直接引用原文中的句子； 2.标题自定。 [评分标准]概括准确，语言规范，内容合适，篇章连贯。  2008年广州市普通高中毕业班综合测试（二）　　英语试题参考答案　　  II语言知识及应用  21．A 22. C 23. D 24. D 25. C 26. C 27. A 28. B 29. A 30. B  31．whose 32. however 33．what 34. under/beneath/in 35．a 36. unless  37. have put/ are putting 38. similarity/similarities 39. they 40. starting  III阅读 41．A 42. B 43. D 44. B 45. C 46. D 47. A 48. C 49. B 50. A 51．C 52. C 53. B 54. B 55. D  56. E 57. C 58. B 59. A 60. D  IV写作  基础写作      During the spring festival, I attended a ten-day winter camp in Beijing University. We took part in many different activities, including a lecture on Olympic Games History and an  English language course. We also visited a new sports stadium; which is ten times bigger than  our school! Although the lecture was a little boring, most of the activities were very interesting  and useful and I had a fabulous time. I think the programme would be even better if there are  more outdoor activities because they help to broaden our horizons.  读写任务：  Value the Past　　      Our school recently announced it is planning to tear down the old library building. They say although the building is historic and important, its removal is necessary for the modernization of the school.      I felt shocked when I saw this announcement yesterday. Personally, I strongly believe we should keep this old school library. As we all know, the old school library is the symbol of our school's past and it is also a precious example of ancient building design. Everyone in our school loves this old building and each time we introduce it to the school visitors, we feel very proud. Without this building, our school will lose its distinctive feature and won't be as attractive. To modernize the school doesn't mean we have to destroy its past. On the contrary, we should. preserve this cultural relic as it is. Although it may cost a lot of money to do so, the building deserves it.  Think about the Future　　         Our school recently announced it is planning to tear down the old library building. They say although the building is historic and important, its removal is necessary for the modernization of the school.          I agree with the school's decision to tear down the old library building. Although the library is beautiful, if our school is to progress then it must be sacrificed. The computer room will give the students the opportunity to improve their IT skills and increase their chances of finding a good job after they complete their studies. Also the new teaching building will give many more students the opportunity to benefit from the high quality education our school provides. Finally it is said that a healthy body will help you have a healthy mind so the sporting field is not only necessary for the health of the students but also for their academic performance. If our society is to progress then sometimes we must be willing to make difficult decisions for the good of all.

苏州市2005届高三期初模拟考试英语试卷

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