2009届黄冈中学高考模拟试卷英语（一）
总分：150分时间：120分钟
第Ⅰ卷(三部分，共125分)
第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1．Where are the speakers probably going?
A．To a zoo.
B．To the beach.
C．To a theatre.
2．What does the man mean?
A．There is something wrong with the machine.
B．There probably is a power failure.
C．The woman is unable to work the machine.
3．Who probably is the woman?
A．A teacher.
B．A doctor.
C．A shop assistant.
4．How does the woman usually go to work?
A．On foot.
B．By car.
C．By bus.
5．When do the speakers plan to meet?
A．This afternoon.
B．Tomorrow morning.
C．Tomorrow afternoon.
第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)?
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6和第7题。
6．What is the woman trying to do?
A．Do extra work.
B．Ask for help.
C．Complain.
7．What can we learn about the woman?
A．She has to work tomorrow.
B．She doesn’t like music.
C．She’s the man’s mother.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8．What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A．Husband and wife.
B．Employer and employee.
C．Waiter and customer.
9．What does the man plan to do this weekend?
A．Take a long vacation.
B．Work in the company.
C．Look for a new job.
10．What do es the man think of the woman’s request?
A．It is unbelievable.
B．It is unreasonable.
C．It is acceptable.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11．What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A．A travel plan.
B．A happy family.
C．An ancient palace.
12．What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A．Grandfather and granddaughter.
B．Father and daughter.
C．Brother and sister.
13．What does the woman say about China?
A．It’s interesting.
B．It’s mysterious.
C．It’s an old country.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14．What does the woman want the man to do?
A．Join a theater group.
B．Go to a performance.
C．Spare more time in acting.
15．What does the man promise to do?
A．Attend a concert.
B．Go to watch the group’s practice.
C．Work even harder.
16．On which day will the woman call the man? A．Friday.
B．Thursday.
C．Wednesday.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17．When was the Famous Amos Cookie Company set up? A．In 1975.
B．In 1982.
C．In 1985.
18．Which company did Amos work with at first? A．Uncle Noname Cookie Co.
B．Famous Amos Cookie Company.
C．William Morris Agency.
19．Where was Uncle Noname Cookie Co. started?
A．In Hawaii.
B．In New York.
C．In Los Angeles.
20．Which company bought Famous Amos in 1988? A．Wally Amos Presents.
B．Shanby Group.
C．William Morris Agency.
试题答案
答案与原文：
1—5 C B B C C 6—10 C A B A C
11—15 A C B A B 16—20 C A C A B
听力材料
Text 1
M: Let’s go in and see what is on.
W: That’s a good idea. It is a much better way to spend a hot afternoon enjoying a play here than to go to see those baby animals.
Text 2
W: The machine won’t work. Is there something wrong with it?
M: I don’t see how the machine can fail.
W: Neither do I.
M: Maybe the power is cut off.
Text 3
M: I’m not feeling so well.
W: Get some rest and take this medicine three times a day and you should feel better. If you don’t, come back and see me.
Text 4
W: I’m so tired of taking the bus to work every day. It’s always packed.
M: Well, you could walk instead of taking the bus. It’s not very far to the office from your place after all.
Text 5
M: Are you doing anything tomorrow morning? I’m wondering if you’d like to come to my office to discuss the new project.
W: Tomorrow morning? What about tomorrow afternoon?
M: Then I’ll see you in the afternoon.
Text 6
W: Come on, Tony, open the door. It’s me, Diane.
M: Oh, hi, Diane, come in. What’s up?
W: It’s that stereo of yours!
M: What’s the matter with it?
W: It’s too loud. It’s keeping everybody in the building awake.
M: It’s early, nobody’s asleep yet.
W: It’s almost midnight, Tony.
M: It isn’t that late already, is it?
W: Yes, it is. And tomorrow’s a workday. There are people who work, you know.
M: Well, I’m one of them, too.
W: Then turn off your stereo and go to bed.
M: Oh, all right. But isn’t this great music?
W: It isn’t great music at midnight.
Text 7
M: You wanted to see me, Ms. Lee?
W: Yes, please come in and have a seat, Jeff. This big project isn’t scheduled the way it needs to be. You’re one of my best employees. I need you to come in Saturday and Sunday to work on it.
M: That sounds like a good opportunity. But with all due respect, my family and I have been planning a vacation this weekend for months. I’ve been working a lot of hours and I haven’t seen my family much recently.
W: Jeff, I believe that this job is important to you and you’d like to advance in our company. I’m asking you to change your plans this weekend. This project is very important.
M: I understand your point. This job is important to me. I do hope to advance. Perhaps we can postpone our vacation.
W: Thanks for being flexible. I appreciate your sacrifice.
Text 8
W: Where do we want to go on vacation this summer?
M: You are kidding! Mom and Dad always decide where we are going.
W: I know, but they always ask us where we want to go, and we always say that we don’t care or something like that.
M: That is because we never believe that they would go where we want to go.
W: Well, let’s make a plan. We can try to talk them into it.
M: It’s worth a try.
W: Then, where do you want to go?
M: I’d like to go to China. I’d like to see the Forbidden City, the greatest palace in the world.
W: It’s a good idea. I’d like to go to China, too.
M: I know, China has a long history. There are many interesting cities.
W: It’s a mysterious country.
Text 9
M: Hi, Susan. What can I do for you?
W: Well, I’m calling about the theater group I belong to. We are looking for more people to join us, especially men. And I thought you might be interested.
M: Oh, gosh, you know how much I love acting but I’m doing a hard job. I might be able to learn my part, but I would hardly have time to come to the practice performances.
W: Well, actually, we practice only one night a week, Thursdays from seven to ten, though we would have to put in extra time before performances.
M: I see. But could you give me time to think it over?
W: Sure, but look, why don’t you come and watch next Thursday? I think you will like the way we work. When you see how much fun it is, you will want to join right away.
M: Okay, I’ll come once, but I can’t promise more than that.
W: Great. I’ll give you a call on Wednesday to remind you. Talk to you then, bye now.
M: Bye, Susan.
Text 10
In this lesson we’ll talk about the pioneer of chocolate cookies in America “Amos cookies”. Amos was a talent agent at the William Morris Agency who used home-baked chocolate chip cookies as a calling card. After a while, some of his famous business partners encouraged him to sell the cookies. They even invested in the Famous Amos Cookie Company, which he started in 1975, making him one of the pioneers in his industry. Sales at Famous Amos hit $ 12 million by 1982. His cookies were a success, but he was no manager, and his company started losing money. Amos had to bring in new money; from 1985 to 1988, he went through four different co-owners. Each time a change was made, Amos gave up more of his share of the pie. By the time the Shanby Group bought it in 1988, Amos had nothing left; he even signed away his trademark rights. In 1992, when he started a new company called“Wally Amos Presents: Chip and Cookie”, the Famous Amos Corp, took him to court. In the end, Wally Amos agreed not to use his own name or an image of himself off the cookies and not to speak ill of the company that owned his name. Wally Amos then moved to Hawaii and started another cookie company called the“Uncle Noname Cookie Co.”
This case is an excellent demonstration of the dangers of trademark ownership for companies.
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高考英语模拟试卷-最新 第一部分：英语知识运用 第一节：单项填空（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）1.—Tony , do remember to sent the report to the sales manager! --____. A. make it B. got it C. heard it D. followed it 2. She is quite ____ to office work .You had better offer her some suggestions when necessary. A. familiar B. similar C. fresh D. sensitive 3. We'd better take umbrellas –I'm sure it ____ when we arrive in London ; it's always wet there at this time of year . A. will rain B. is raining C. will be raining D. would rain 4.—Fiona never fails to grasp any chance of promotion . --She is a woman of ____. A. ambition B. attention C. expectation D. reputation 5.____ terrible ,the medicine was thrown away by the child .
A. tasted B. tasting C. to taste D. being tasted 6.—Ken ,____ , but your radio is going too loud --Oh, I'm sorry . I 'll turn it down right now . A. I hate to say it B. it doesn't hurt to ask C. I'm really sited of it D. I 'm crazy about it 7.This book is said to be the special one ,which ____ many events tha t cannot be found in other history books . A. covers B. writes C. prints D. reads 8.—Next week I will go to a job interview . Will you give me some suggestions . --Smiling is a great way to make yourself ____. A. stand out B. turn out C. work out D. pick out 9.—What's wrong with you ? --Oh, I am sick . I ____ so much ice cream just now . A. shouldn't eat B. mustn't eat C. couldn't eat D. shouldn't have eaten 10.—Mum, is the pair of gloves ____ mine ? -- Yes, You have to wear another pair .
12 ()1. At what time will the two speakers get to the sports meeting? A. 7：45. B. 8：00. C. 8：15. ()2. What is the man's opinion? A. Most college students are wild. B. He doesn't agree with the woman. C. Few college students are busy. ()3. Which month is it most probably now? A. August. B. June. C. September. ()4. Where does the conversation most probably take place? A. At a hospital. B. At a library. C. At a bookstore. ()5. What will the woman do first? A. Send the e-mail. B. Type the paper. C. Make a call. 听第6段材料，回答第6至8题。 ()6. Why does the man want to get a car? A. Because it is useful for his work. B. Because he has got a lot of money. C. Because the car is cheap. ()7. What does the man consider when he chooses the car? A. The price. B. The brand. C. The way of payment. ()8. How much will the man pay for the remaining part by installments(分期付款)? A. $2,500. B. $13,800. C. $30,000. 听第7段材料，回答第9至11题。 ()9. What is the time that the conversation is going on?
高三英语模拟试题 （满分135分，考试时间120分钟） 一、语言知识及应用（共两节，满分45分） 第一节完型填空（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分） 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从1---15各题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项。 Exam anxiety is something that almost every person experiences during his or her student life. Little anxiety actually helps one __(1)__ and work hard for the exams. However, if students spend all their time in feeling __(2)__ , a lot of valuable study time would be lost. In this competitive world, __(3)__ cause a lot of nervousness in students. For some, exam anxiety encourages them to work hard, while for others it may be the root cause for poor performance, leading to academic __(4)__ and lack of confidence. In fact, some students are anxious by nature and easily get nervous when they face a(n) ___(5)___ situation. They will think __(6)__ even if they have prepared well. They fear that they may __(7)__ what they have studied, and when it is too much, their __(8)__ is likely to come true. One of the most important methods of __(9)__ exam anxiety is to prepare well in advance. Studying regularly for a few hours every day helps increase the __(10)__ of students. If students are not able to handle anxiety or nervousness, they could talk to their teachers, parents, friends or instructors. __(11)__ should also avoid giving pressure to their kids to do well. Creating a peaceful and __(12)__ atmosphere at home can be greatly helpful. To __(13)__ and sleep properly is also important. Students tend to avoid sleep and starve themselves due to anxiety, but it is __(14)__ to their academic performance and health. It’s better that students should plan their time well and take proper breaks between studying. They should always remember to set aside some time for their __(15)__ since some entertainment helps them relax and concentrate. 1. A. concentrate B. relax C. succeed D. experience 2. A. curious B. confident C. anxious D. calm 3. A. plans B. breaks C. jobs D. exams 4. A. failure B. achievement C, preparation D. performance 5. A. peaceful B. stressful C. natural D. avoidable 6. A. positively B. confidently C. intentionally D. negatively 7. A. remember B. forget C. learn D. lose 8. A. fear B. dream C.experience D. competition 9. A. increase B. feeling C. avoiding D. creating 10. A. relaxation B. pressure C. nervousness D. confidence 11. A. Teachers B. Parents C. Friends D. Instructor 12. A. relaxing B. exciting C. depressing D. worrying 13. A. learn B. play C. rest D. eat 14. A. helpful B. harmful C. important D. useless 15. A. studies B. situations C. hobbies D. meals 第二节语法填空（共10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。
湖北省2020年高考英语模拟试题及答案（二） （试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟） 考生注意事项： 1.答卷前，着生务必将自已的姓名、准考证号填写在答題卡上。 2.回蓉选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答題卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。 第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分) （略） 第二部分阅读理解(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(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、BC和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A In 2018 to which we've just said goodbye, we've seen excellent movies such as Black Panther, Crazy Rich Asians and A Star Is Born. In 2019 there will be returns to classic movie characters and stories. Here are movies not to miss. Spider-Man-.Far H0- July 5, US Tom Holland, the actor of 2017's Spider-Man: Homecoming, returns to play Peter Parker, a high school student who gains superpowers after being bitten by a spider(蜘蛛). When we see him again in theaters, Spider – Man will have a new red - and – black suit. The movie will take Peter on a global adventure outside of the US. According to Marved Studios President Kevin Feige, Spider - Man will try a return to his “normal" self; he will try to find his old powers on his new journey. Hobbs and Shaw, July 26,US To most people the Fast and Furious series is all about crazy drivers racing in sports car. But in Hobbs and Shaw, humor is added to the action - packed thrills. The new film will hit US theaters on July 26. Famous English actor Jaso n Statham will star alongside Dwayne Johnson, “The Rock”, as Deckaid Shaw and Luke Hobbs respectively, as in their previous appearances in Fast and Furious 8. The action and chemistry really thrill their audience. But the new action scenes between an MI6 agent Hobbs and the killer Shaw will have to be good to beat their stand - off in the 2017 movie. The Lion King, July 19, US
高考英语模拟试卷（一） (选自于唐山市2012-2013学年度高三年级第一次摸底考试有改动）第一部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分） A Everything was put neatly into my suitcase. I’m a flight attendant. I’m so organized, my half of the closet could be a display at The Container Store. My h usband’s half of the closet? Ju st thinking about it made my head ache. I carried my suitcase downstairs. Bill was in the kitchen cooking. Looking at the messy kitchen, I shouted, “Why do you have to be so messy?” Bill looked hurt, “What?” I sighed and left for the airport. On my last flight, an elderly couple had the seats in my section. They held hands during takeoff. Later I caught them looking into each other’S eyes. Something about that look was familiar. Then I realized: it was the look Bill and I had worn in our wedding photographs. I couldn’t resist asking them about the secret of their long-lasting marriage. “Have fun together”，the man said, “and never take each other for granted.” Her words circled in my head long after we landed. Bill wasn’t perfect. But then, was I? I kept complaining about his messiness and forgot his kindness, his ability to see the bright side of every situation 一qualities that ran so much deeper, the reasons I had married him in the first place. I took out my cell phone and called Bill. “I miss you already.” I said. “I miss you too, Kim，” he said. As soon as my flights were over, I rushed home. Bill met me at the door. “I have a surprise for you.” he said and led me into the kitchen. I glanced around the room. He really had worked hard. In spite of the fingerprints on that microwave door, I could see our reflection in it: my husband and I, our smiles glowing with love for each other, just like in our wedding photos. 1. Why did Kim get so angry with her husband? A. She found his weaknesses one morning. B. Sh e didn’t love him any more. C. He left things in an untidy state. D. He turned a deaf ear to her complaints. 2.What’s special about the old couple? A. They never quarreled with each other. B. They often made fun of each other. C. They kept their love so fresh. D. They took each other for granted. 3..Kim changed her attitude towards her husband after _____. A. she realized Bill wasn’t perfect B. she got inspired by the old couple C. her husband had cleaned up the kitchen D. they had their wedding photos taken 4..The best title of the passage might be _____. A. Love You, Love Your Mess B. Love is Blind, Love is Messy C The Wedding Photos D. A Loving Old Couple B The Year in Miracles: Inspirational Quotes These miracle (奇迹）stories inspired us with their heroes, amazing acts of kindness, and moments of grace. ?Walking home from work as a New York City bus driver, Stephen St. Bernard, 52，heard screaming and saw seven-year-old Keyla McCree standing on top of an air-conditioning unit outside the window of her third-floor apartment. He rushed over in time to catch the child as she fell the 25 feet. The force of the lifesaving catch tore a tendon (腱）in St. Bernard’s shoulder; the