辽宁省大连市高三下学期第二次模拟考试试卷（英语）

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--- Derek, I owe you a thank – you for all your help.
---____________.

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Parents give children__________pocket money to let them learn its value from experience at
early age.

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Though the teacher had tried to make the problem easy__________, still Lily and her partner were at a loss.

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We didn’t tell Susan about our plan__________upsetting her.

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The program “Hear with Yushu, Love Has No borders” told touching stories about rescue volunteers, whose brave deeds__________never be forgotten.

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A volunteer is a person willing to help others, one who offers to do something without__________.

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--- Are you going to stay overnight?
--- Not__________it’s really necessary.

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The second half of his voyage was__________dangerous part, during which he sailed round the Cape Horn.

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Car racing is an adventurous sport, popular with young men, __________quick mind and skill matters much more than anything else.

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--- You are always getting angry with your little brother.
--- I know it’s not good, but I just can’t help__________.

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He never makes a promise he doesn’t intend to keep, so when he says forever, forever is__________he means.

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．--- Did you go aiking with your family last weekend?
--- No. __________, that we had to give up our plan.

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The last few years__________many disasters in and out of China, from earthquake to drought.

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Putting down he receiver, he__________his umbrella and made for the door.

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--- Sorry indeed, I __________to your birthday party if…
--- Forget it, I know you were out on business.

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第二节完型填空（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36—55各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Stephen Glenn is a famous scientist who has made several medical breakthroughs. When   36   why he was so much more   37   than the average person, he replied that it all came from an experience   38   his mom.
At 2, he was trying to   39   a bottle of milk from the refrigerator when he   40   his hold on the slippery bottle and it fell, spilling (洒) its contents all over the kitchen floor! When his mom came in, instead of shouting at him or   41   him a lesson, she said, “Robert, what a great mess you’ve made! I’ve   42   seen such a sea of milk. Well, now that the   43   has been done, would you please get down and   44   in the milk for a while   45   we clean it up?”
So happily he did. After that, his mom said, “Robert, whenever you make such a mess like this, you’ll have to clean it up and restore (恢复) everything to its proper   46  . So which do you prefer, a sponge, towel or mop?” He   47   the sponge and tighter they cleaned up the milk. His mom then said, “Robert, you’ve just had a   48   experiment how to carry a big milk bottle   49   with two tiny hands. Now go to the sink to fill the bottle with   50   and see if you can discover a way to carry it safely.” Instantly Robert learned that he could   51   it if he grasped the bottle at the   52  near the lip with both hands.
53  wonderful a lesson! The famous scientist then remarked it was then and there that he came to know that   54   were just opportunities for learning something new, which is what scientific experiments are all about.
Wouldn’t in be great if all parents could react the way Robert’s mom did to   55  ?
36．A．puzzled       B．explained  C．asked     D．wondered
37．A．creative       B．diligent     C．cautious    D．aggressive
38．A．beyond        B．with     C．about     D．from
39．A．deliver        B．remove     C．bring     D．make
40．A．dismissed     B．tightened  C．caught      D．lost
41．A．teaching      B．punishing  C．directing   D．taking
42．A．sometimes          B．always      C．rarely          D．mostly
43．A．experiment      B．damage     C．work     D．favor
44．A．drink         B．gather       C．swim     D．play
45．A．after         B．when     C．before      D．once
46．A．situation      B．model       C．order     D．size
47．A．chose              B．used     C．liked     D．saw
48．A．useless         B．funny       C．valid     D．failed
49．A．effectively          B．heavily     C．strongly    D．luckily
50．A．milk         B．water     C．sand     D．stones
51．A．complete     B．try       C．make     D．get
52．A．bottom        B．cover     C．outside     D．top
53．A．How         B．Too      C．Very     D．What
54．A．tests         B．mistakes   C．exercises   D．achievements
55．A．it             B．them     C．her       D．him

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第三部分：阅读理解（共20小题，每题2分，满分40分）
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。
Dear Daughter,
As we drove off from Columbia, I wanted to write to tell you that is on my mind.
First, I want to tell you how proud we are. Getting into Columbia is real testament (证明) of what a great well – rounded student you are. You should be as proud of yourself as we are.
Your college years will be the most important of your life. It is in college that you will discover what learning is about. This will be the period when you go from teacher taught to master inspired, after which you must become self – learner. So do take each subject seriously, and even if what you learn is of no practical use in real life, the learning skills you get will be something you will value forever.
　　Follow your passion in college. Take courses you think you will enjoy. Don’t be bothered by what others think or say, but make up your own mind. Most importantly, make true friends and be happy. Don’t worry about their hobbies, grades, looks, or even personalities.
Start planning early what you’d like to do. Where would you like to live? What would you like to learn? I think your plan to study fashion is good, and you should decide where you want to be, and get onto the right courses. I will always be there for you, but the time has come for you to be in the driver’s seat – this is your life, and you need to be in corral. Being in control feels great. Try it, and you’ll love it!
So please treasure your college years – make the best use of your free time, become an in depended ticker in control of your destiny, and learn through your successes and challengers.
May your years at Columbia be the happiest of your life, and may you grow into just what you dream to be .
Love,
Dad (& Mom)
(Excerpt from Kai – Fu Lee’s letter to his daughter)
56．We can read between the lined that__________.
A．Dad has s strong love for his daughter
B．Dad is very strict with his daughter
C．Dad always worries about his daughter
D．Dad is much concerned about his daughter’s health
57．The underlined word “destiny” in the passage is the closest in meaning to “__________ ”.
A．weight      B．life    C．position    D．time
58．Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A．Plan thing – before you do them.
B．Self – learning as very important in college.
C．Follow your passion and what other people say.
D．Leading a life is just like driving a car.
59．The purpose of the author in writing the letter is to tell his daughter to__________ .
A．smile to her trouble in life      B．fight till she succeeds
C．be confident and happy      D．make the most of the college

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Americans are thinking about national education standards recently developed by teachers and other education experts. The National Governors Association (NGA) and the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) led the effort.
The United States, unlike other nations, has never had the same school standards across the country. What is the reason? Education is not discussed in the Constitution. That document limits the responsibilities of the federal government. Other responsibilities, like education, fall to the individual states.
Local control of education probably was a good idea two hundred years ago. People stayed in the same place and schools knew what students needed to learn. But today, people move to different cities. And some people work at jobs that did not exist even twenty years ago.
Many American educators say that getting a good education should not depend on where you live. They say that some states have lowered their standards in order to increase student scores on tests required by the No Child Left Behind Act.
Kara Schlosser is communications director for the Council of Chief State School Officers. She says the new standards clearly state what a student should be able to do to be successful in college and work.
Forty-eight states have already shown approval for the standards. Two states reject the idea. Critics(批评家) say that working toward the same standards in every state will not guarantee(保证) excellence for all. Some educators in Massachusetts say adopting the proposal will hurt their students because the state standards are even higher. Others say the change will be too costly, requiring new textbooks and different kinds of training for teachers. Still others fear federal interference or control.
Supporters say the standards are goals and do not tell states or teachers how to teach. They also say the federal government is not forcing acceptance. However, approving the standards will help states qualify(合格) for some federal grant money.
60．What would be the best title for the passage?
A．Local Control of Education Standards out of Date
B．American National Education Standards under Consideration
C．Education Standards in Each State – Good or Bad
D．Acceptance of the New Standards in the United States
61．Why is local control of education no longer a good idea today?
A．Because local standards are limited.
B．Because it is required by the federal government.
C．Because people today moves among states more often than before.
D．Because America has never has the same school standards thought the country.
62．Some people are against the national education standards because__________.
A．the standards are higher than those of each state
B．the are nor yet prepared for the new standards
C．the standards may prevent some students gaining excellence
D．they don’t want the federal government to train their teachers
63．If a state agrees to accept the motional standards, it will probably get__________.
A．more students             B．advice on how to improve teaching
C．better textbooks             D．money from the federal government

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Hillary Rodham Clinton arrived at the White House after serving as First Lady of Arkansas for twelve year. On many occasions, Hillary Clinton has spoken about the need to find the right balance in our lives. For her, the elements of that balance are family, work, and public service.
Hillary Diane Rodham was born in Chicago, Illinois, on October 26, 1947. An excellent student. Hillary also enjoyed sports and was always interested in politics. Graduating from Wellesley College with high honors, she entered Yale Law School, where she developed her special concern for protecting the best interests of children and their families. It was there that she met Bill Clinton, a fellow student.
In 1973, Hillary became a lawyer for the Children’s Defense Fund. In 1975 Hillary left Washington and followed her heart to Arkansas, marrying Bill Clinton. The couple taught together in the University of Arkansas. Their daughter. Chelsea, was born in 1980.
As First Lady of Arkansas, Hillary continued to work tirelessly for the benefit of children and families. She introduced a program training parents to work with their preschool children. Because of her efforts, Hillary was named Arkansas Mother of the Year in 1984.
Hillary Rodham Clinton brings her own special talents, experience, style and interests to the role of First Lady of the US. She played a leading part in national Health Care Reform.
Hilary Clinton was elected to the US Senate (参议院) in 2000, becoming the first Lady elected to public office and the first female senator to represent New York. In 2006, Senator Clinton won re-election to the Senate, and in 2007 she began her historic campaign for President. In 2008, she campaigned for the election of Barrack Obama and Joe Biden, and in November, she was chosen by President elect Obama as Secretary of State.
64．What do we know from the first paragraph?
A．Hillary Rodham Clinton never finds it hard to balance herself in life.
B．Family, work and public service are all important to Hillary Clinton.
C．The experience as First Lady of Arkansas led her to the White House.
D．Before entering the White House, Hillary had worked for the First Lady. 
65．Why did Hillary leave the Children’s Defense Fund?
A．Because she wanted to marry Bill Clinton who was in Arkansas.
B．Because she married Bill Clinton and had to move to Arkansas.
C．Because she found she fell in love with Arkansas.
D．Because she was offered a better job in the University of Arkansas.
66．Where did Bill Clinton get his high education?
A．At Wellesley College.
B．At the Children’s Defense Fund.
C．At the University of Arkansas.
D．At Yale Law School.
67．Which is the right order of the following events?
a. Hillary was elected to the United States Senate.
b. Hillary was chosen as Secretary of State.
c. Hillary served as the First Lady.
d. Hillary supported Obama in his presidential election.
e. Hillary began her campaign for President.
A．c, a, e, d, b      B．c, e, d, b, a        C．a, e, c, b, d    D．b, e, c, d, a

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New York City, NY
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Gaylord Palms
Orlando, FL
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Affinia Chicago
Chicago, IL
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The Liaison Capitol Hill, An Af finia Hotel
Washington DC
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68．What do these hotels have in common?
A．They are all near shopping center.
B．They are all favorably located.
C．They all have world – class restaurants.
D．They all attract people with their low prices.
69．Which might be the best place for parents with kids to spend their holiday?
A．Orlando, FL               B．Chicago, IL
C．Washington DC              D．New York City, NY
70．If you are interested in museums, which may be your best hotels to stay in?
A．New York Helmsely Hotel and Affinia Chicago.
B．The Liaison Capitol Hill and Gaylord Palms.
C．The Liaison Capitol Hill and Affinia Chicago
D．Gaylord Palms and New York Helmsley Hotel.

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第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的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。
When I was a little girl, my mom would say, “Half the fun of doing anything is sharing it with others.”   71  Friends and mates allow us to enjoy our successes and our joys, comfort us in our hard moments, and provide a mirror for us to learn more about ourselves. I’ve always looked at friends as the family we choose. They enrich our lives. As Robert Louis Steven once said, “  72 ”
To be a good friend or partner, it’s important to be a good listener. Hear what your friend or mate has to say first rather than jump to conclusions or get defensive.   73 When they hear their words repeated back to them, it can help them to realize what they said was not exactly what they meant to say.
  74  You know the old golden rule, “Care for others the way you would like them to care for you.” The support of a friend during a tough time could make the difference between success and failure. Encouragement and confidence are the gifts that can help change a person’s life.
Take care, though, with whom you choose to have close relationship, for they can have a great effect on yourself – respect and life path. As someone once told me “  75 They will either take you up or down.”

E．A friend is a present which you give yourself.      
F．The attitudes of your friends are like the buttons on a lift.
G．Patience, sympathy and understanding are also important qualities.

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第二卷（共35分）
第四部分：写作（共两节，满分35分）
第一节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
Walter’s goal in life was become a successfully doctor. He knew he had to finish high school first, so he put his heart into his study – in particular, biology, chemistry, and maths. Because he worked hard at these subjects, Walter became good at it. However, Walter forgot that he needed to master some other subjects beside those he had been chosen. As a result, Walter fails both English and Latin in the end of the second school year. But he had to repeat these subjects and he was almost unable to graduate like pawned. Walter learned a good lesson.

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第二节 书面表达（满分30分）
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