高考原创英语预测卷 03（江苏卷）

Nancy couldn't remember when she first met Tony. But she was sure it was ______ Sunday, because everybody was at ______ church.

Now the automobile company is just competing on price, but soon it will ______ compete with the top brands on quality.

After just one film, Elizabeth Taylor was hired by MGM, and became a child star with National Velvet, ______ opposite Mickey Rooney.

No transportation will be arranged, but participants can _______ the map on the reverse showing the route to the race venue.

Star Awards 2006 received many negative comments from the viewers, ______ highlighted the technical problems and lack of management in handling the ceremony.

With the help of advanced technology, many new subway lines _______ in the past few years.

----Helen, what did our headmaster say just now?
----Every boy and girl, as well as the teachers who ______ to lead the group, _______ asked to come to school before 9:00 tomorrow.

The industry is         to the national economy. It is expected to account for 38.4% of our country's GDP by 2015.

----What's your ____ towards working on the weekends?
----I am strongly against it.

If he ____ the book before, Jack would be able to tell us something about the story now.

When my father and I traveled to Shanghai, he asked me to take a picture of him ______ stands the famous Oriental Pearl TV Tower.

The environmentalist at last reached _____ was once an industrial area where he did a field survey.

Many people ____ building more nursing homes so that more serious can be taken care of.

Was it not until you began to write _____ you should have remembered more words?

---- You really appreciate Alice’s skirt, don’t you?
---- _______. I just like the color of this skirt.

阅读下面短文, 掌握其大意, 然后从1-20 各题所给的四个选项 (A、B、C和D) 中, 选出最佳选项, 并在答题纸上将该选项标号涂黑。
Harpinder Kaur was stuck in a dead-end job, but “ a chance meeting with a man on a bus in Bradford           everything”, she tells James Grey, a        for the Moonlight City Newspaper.
Harpinder will        forget the first day she worked as a court interpreter. “There was a murder trial at Leeds Crown Court two years ago,” she says. “There were about 40 lawyers and about 80 other people in the      . so I was really      .
Harpinder had been called into court to        the testimonies(证词) of the defendants（被告）. Until then, Harpinder had been working as a teacher of English as a second language in Leeds, and had been       , very gradually, to move into a career as a translator. Her        on that day taught her how to deal with a new condition without getting any advice or support.
“It was a(n)      day, but I think I did pretty well,” she says, “At first I       that I couldn’t do it.” Then I thought, “This is part of my job. These people       my help, and I can’t just say that I don’t want to do it.”
Harpinder doesn’t always enjoy what she does, and most of her work        in courtrooms, police stations and immigration centres. It doesn’t        whether she sympathises with the situation her clients are in, or believes they are        or guilty: her role is to        the precise meaning of their words.
“So, what made you        a career as an interpreter?” asked James Grey. “One day, when I was still teaching, I met a man on a bus       a Chinese dictionary. When I asked him why, he told me he was planning to move China and needed to understand the       to understand the people. It made me       I wasn’t using the languages that I spoke. When I got home I telephoned a career office. And an adviser       I try interpreting. That’s how it all began.”

A．predicted B．changed C．operated D．stopped

A．manager B．journalist C．buyer D．teacher

A．probably B．definitely C．just D．never

A．classroom B．courtroom C．hospital D．theatre

A．angry B．nervous C．shocked D．cautious

A．mention B．record C．translate D．copy

A．hesitating B．pretending C．attempting D．fearing

A．research B．creativity C．imagination D．experience

A．worthwhile B．flexible C．difficult D．free

A．believed B．doubted C．proved D．explained

A．need B．receive C．forget D．contrast

A．takes place B．takes effect C．closes up D．closes down

A．cost B．matter C．work D．care

A．innocent B．pleased C．careful D．humorous

A．make B．decide C．choose D．convey

A．ruin B．refuse C．pursue D．raise

A．printing B．delivering C．selling D．reading

A．culture B．politics C．history D．language

A．stop B．sight C．expect D．realise

A．demanded B．required C．suggested D．regretted

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
The new species of monkey was officially unveiled in a scientific journal last week.
The animal kingdom has a new member. On September 12, researchers unveiled（揭开）to the world a newly discovered species of monkey. The primate(灵长类动物) is called the lesula, short for its Latin name, Cercopithecus lomamiensis. The lesula is only the second monkey species discovered in 28 years.
Meet the Lesula
Scientists first saw the lesula in June 2007 in the town of Opala in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Democratic Republic of Congo, often called the DRC, is located in Central Africa. The lesula lives in the lowland rainforests of central DRC. The monkey found in Opala was the pet of a local family. Researchers say the species was already well known to hunters. The found additional lesulas in the wild.
The lesula has been compared to another species of monkey calledCercopithecus hamlyni, better known as the owl-faced monkey. This animal earns its name for having a long, flat nose and a face that that looks like that of an owl. The lesula and the owl-faced monkey are similar in size and both have a stripe on their nose. These new findings on the lesula prove that the two monkeys are close relatives, but different species. Scientists say the lesula usually weighs about 12 pounds and measures about 20 inches. It has a mane of long blond hair and a cream-colored stripe running down its nose. The lesula eats a vegetarian diet. Its habitat extends nearly 11,000 square miles across the DRC’s eastern central basin.
Robert Kityo is a zoology professor at Uganda’s Makerere University. He says that the lesula discovery is proof that the eastern central basin is filled with species yet to be discovered. This new find also creates awareness about the importance of preserving, or protecting, African rainforests. Many forests are threatened by illegal logging and hunting. Preserving these rainforests allows new species like the lesula to continue to grow and change.
The monkey found in Opala __________.

Why was the Cercopithecus hamlyni called the owl-faced monkey?

What has been found about the lesula and the owl-faced monkey?

The lesula discovery indicates that _______.

B
The Frog and The Crane
In the heart of the woods there lay a cool, green pond. The shores of the pond were set with ranks of tall bulrushes(芦苇) that waved crisply in the wind, and in the shallow bays there were fleets of broad water lily leaves. Among the rushes and reeds and in the quiet water there dwelt a large tribe of Frogs.
On every warm night of spring, the voices of the Frogs arose in a cheerful chorus. Some voices were low and deep---these were the oldest and wisest of the Frogs; at least, they were old enough to have learned wisdom. Some were high and shrill, and these were the voices of the little Frogs who did not like to be reminded of the days when they had tails and no legs.
"Kerrump! kerrump! I'm chief of this pond!" croaked（哇哇叫） a very large frog, sitting in the shade of a water lily leaf.
"Kerrump! kerrump! I'm chief of this pond!" replied another voice from the opposite bank.
"Kerrump! kerrump! I'm chief of this pond!" boasted a third old Frog from the furthest shore of the pond.
Now a long-legged white Crane was standing near by, well hidden by the coarse grass that grew at the water's edge. He was very hungry that evening, and when he heard the deep voice of the first frog ,he made a quick pass under the broad leaf with his long, cruel bill. The old Frog gave a frightened croak, and kicked violently in his efforts to get away.
The Crane almost had him, when something cold and slimy wound itself about one of his legs. He drew back for a second, and the Frog got safely away! But the Crane did not lose his dinner after all, for about his leg was curled a large black water snake, and that made a fair meal.
Now he rested awhile on one leg, and listened. The first Frog was silent, but from the opposite bank the second Frog croaked boastfully:"Kerrump! kerrump! I'm chief of this pond!"
The Crane began to be hungry again. He went round the pond , trying to catch the second frog..
Just as he drew closer to the frog, the Crane saw something that made him let go. a mink(水貂) had crept very close to the Crane, hoping to seize him at his meal! So the second Frog got away too; but he was so dreadfully frightened that he never spoke again.
After a long time the Crane got over his fright and he became very hungry once more. The pond had been still so long that many of the Frogs were singing their pleasant chorus, and above them all there boomed the deep voice of the third and last Bullfrog, saying: "Kerrump! kerrump! I'm chief of this pond!"
The Crane determined to silence him once for all. He croaked and struggled in vain. But just then a Fox crept up behind the Crane and seized him! The Crane let go the Frog and was carried off screaming into the woods for the Fox's supper. So the third Frog got away; but he was badly lamed by the Crane's strong bill, and he never dared to open his mouth again
Why didn’t the crane catch the first frog?

According to the passage, the crane ______.

What can we infer from the passage?

Where can we probably find this passage?

C
Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa, is an impressive deed for anyone, but especially for one man who reached the 19,340-foot peak without the use of his legs.
Chris Waddell, 43, broke his back in a skiing accident while at college in Vermont in 1988. The athlete was left paralysed from the waist down, but never gave up sports. During one sports meeting for the disabled, Waddell was the top male skier, winning 12 medals in four events. Not content with this achievement, Waddell decided to climb the highest mountain in Africa with his arms.
The adventurer began the climb with seven teammates and 60 porters, who provided support and placed boards across gaps. Despite the difficulties, the group completed the 30-mile hike from rainforest to glacier in an impressive six and a half days ---- just a couple of days longer than most able-bodied hikers.
He certainly inspired a student, Brandon Gell, after speaking at Horace Greeley High School in New York. Gell said,“I began thinking of the difficulties in my life, and they seemed unimportant. Waddell’s determination and struggles inspire me to push my own limits.”
Waddell says,“A revolution begins with something small and leads to something big ---- one turn of the crank(曲轴) can lead to peak of Mt. Kilimanjaro, and one word to a child can change the nature of that child’s perceptions(洞察力).”
The underlined words, “was left paralysed”, in the second paragraph means ________.

Which of the following about Chris Waddell in NOT true?

According to the passage, 60 porters went with Chris Waddell in order to _____.

For Brandon Gell, the story of Chris Waddell is _______.

D
The Philippines was mourning the passing of Dr. Alejandro R. Roces on May 23, 2011. Dr. Roces is an outstanding artist, historian, educator and essayist.
Dr. Roces, popularly known as “Anding”, was Secretary of Education from 1961 to 1965. During his term, he led the campaign to change Independence Day from July 4 to June 12, recovered Dr. Jose P. Rizal’s scripts, which had been stolen from the National Archives, and led the change from English to Filipino(菲律宾语) on the country’s stamps and currency. He was chairman of the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board(影视评论和分类委员会) in 2001, and also served the country in many other important positions.
“Anding”came from the noble Roces group of publishers, known for their humane（人道的）deeds. Born on July 13, 1924 in Manila, the capital of the Philippines, he studied at Arizona State University for a degree in fine arts. He achieved his master’s degree in arts from Far Eastern University, and received an honourary doctorate(博士学位) from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines.
His literary works reflect the country’s rich culture, history, and traditions. He received numerous awards for his great contribution to his country and people, such as the Diwang Lahi Award in 1966. He was also honoured by several countries, such as the Federal Republic of Germany, Spain, Mexico, Indonesia, Thailand and China.
Our people bid farewell to this great man, Dr. Alejandro R. Roces. May he rest in peace.
Which of the following is NOT true about Dr. Roces?

Which of the following is the CORRECT order of Dr. Roces’ achievements?
a. He won the Diwang Lahi Award.
b. He served as Secretary of Education.
c. He gained a degree in fine arts at Arizona State University.
d. He became chairman of the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board.

Which of the following was NOT a contribution of Dr. Roces as Secretary of Education?

请认真阅读下列短文,并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入一个最恰当的单词。
注意:请将答案写在答题卡上相应题号的横线上。每个空格只填一个单词。
Optimism is a concept closely related to happiness. It is about not giving up when the going gets tough. Yet when the going is good, having optimism means you expect the good continue. It is about having hope and always believing that things will improve. Being an optimist puts you in a good position to deal with situations and difficulties in life.
Generally Speaking
Optimists believe bad things are temporary. Bad things occur sometimes but do not last. For example, your boss shouting at you on a Monday does not mean he or she will shout at your for the rest of your working life. An optimist has an awareness that bad things do occur in life, but that they will be able to get up again.
Bad events are not your fault. For example, the terrible weather conditions made it hart to win the game. It is easy to criticize yourself unfairly for such a thing. Yet, constant self-criticism can damage your self-esteem. If you are able to look for other reasons for problems, you tend to like yourself better. Of course, you also have to be responsible for your actions.
Optimists confine bad events to one particular situation. For example, just because you forgot a birthday, it does not mean that you will forget about it all your life. You just happened to forget that. Optimists don’t over-dramatise（夸张）a situation.
How is optimism beneficial?
Physical Health
There are good health reasons to be optimistic. Research indicates that optimists have stronger immune systems, making them less at risk of illness. They are less likely to die of a heart attack. Other research indicates that an optimistic attitude means you can recover faster from an operation. Optimists have less stress, which prevents many stress-related health problems, and it is also suggested that they live longer.
Mental Health
Optimism can be a great confidence booster（支持者）, since it can give you a feeling of control in your life. It can enhance your overall well-being. Research indicates that optimists suffer from less depression. Optimism can prevent you feeling helpless, which is an important cause of depression. Optimists have been shown to be more successful in all areas of life, including work, sports and relationships.

The _____ of optimism	It has______ with happiness and it is about not giving up, having hope and believing that the good things will continue.
Generally speaking	Bad things occur sometimes but they are ______ .
	Be responsible for your actions but do not ______ yourself unfairly for bad events.
	_____ bad events as particular situations and never over-dramatise them.
The ______ of optimism	Physical health	Optimists have stronger immune systems, making them have lower risk of illness.
		Optimists are less likely to die of a heart attack.
		Optimists can ______ faster from an operation.
		Optimists have less stress and stress-related health problems.
		Optimists live a longer life.
	Mental health	Optimists have a feeling of control in their life.
		Optimists live _____.
		Optimists have less feeling of helpless, which can cause_____.
		Optimists get more______ in all areas of life, such as work, sports and relationships.

阅读下面的短文，然后按照要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文。
Every child has his own dream. Every child hopes to be an adult. All of them think it is a good thing to grow up, However, is it truly like what they imagine? As a boy who lives in modern times, I still clearly remember the happiness of my childhood. What a good time we had! We didn’t need to study all the time and our task was to play. We had no worries. Unluckily, we had to face the reality following time’s passing. We began to gradually feel this invisible pressure coming upon us. We had less spare time for playing and had to give more of our time for homework. Our stress was coming! We get up before sunrise and return after sunset. We work and study like an adult, even harder. What we do is in order to get an excellent mark. Oh, growing up is extremely boring. Perhaps each child will have or has had the stress of growing up; the most important thing for us to solve our worries. We must try to find happiness while growing up so that we can get a balance.
[写作内容]
1. 以约30个词概括短文的要点；
2. 然后以约120个词就“成长是快乐的还是烦恼的” 这个主题发表你的看法，至少包含以下内容要点，该部分词数约120词。
1). 简述你在成长过程中的快乐或烦恼；
2). 你对成长的快乐或烦恼的看法。
[写作要求]
1). 可以使用实例或其它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