2024年3月15日发(作者：)

毛额市鹌鹑阳光实验学校甘肃省兰州一中高考英语

冲刺模拟考试试题（二）新人教版

第I 卷

第一部分 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、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答

题卡上将该项涂黑。

A

Where is it possible to drive from Rome to Moscow, Madrid, Paris,

Vienna, and Stockholm without going to Europe? The answer is in the state

of Maine!

Throughout the United States there are many towns and cities that have

been named after not only European cities but other countries as well,

such as China, Poland, Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. Just how many New

World place names are recycled from the Old World names has never been

tallied, but one researcher found forty-one Londons, fifty-six Berlins,

twenty-four Dublins, thirty-two Athenses, and twenty-seven Moscows,

among others!

1. Which of

the following is true according to the passage?

A. In the state of Maine there are many different European cities.

B. You can drive to many European cities from the state of Maine.

C. All the settlers in the state of Maine came from Europe.

D. The state of Maine has many cities named after European cities.

2. The word “tallied” (Line 4, Paragraph 2) is closest in meaning to

________.

A. built B. believed C. added D. visited

3. What might have made the official in Washington change Mosco into

Moscow?

A. Moscow was a world-famous city name.

B. He thought Moscoso would prefer Moscow.

C. He believed Moscow was a far better name.

D. He couldn't spell very well and made a mistake.

4. The best title for the passage is ________.

A. The Story of Moscow, Kansas

B. American Cities and Their Names

C. Interesting Names

D. Old World Place Names in America

B

What is the nature of the scientific attitude, the attitude of the

man or woman who studies and applies physics, biology, chemistry, geology,

engineering, medicine or any other science?

We all know that science plays an important role in our

societies. However, many people believe that our progress depends on two

different aspects of science. The first aspect is the application of the

machines, products and systems of knowledge that scientists and

technologists develop. The second is the application of the special

methods of thought and action that scientists use in their work.

What are these special methods of thinking and acting? First of all,

it seems that a successful scientist is curious — he wants to find out

how and why the universe works. He usually pays attention to problems

which he notices have no satisfying explanation, and looks for

relationships even if the data available seem to be unconnected.

Moreover, he thinks he can improve the existing conditions and enjoys

trying to solve the problems which this involves.

He is a good observer, accurate, patient and objective (客

观的) and uses the facts he observes to the fullest. For example, trained

observers obtain a very large amount of information about a star mainly

from the accurate analysis of the simple lines that appear in a spectrum

(光谱).

He does not accept statements which are not based on the most

complete evidence available. He rejects authority as the only basis for

truth. Scientists always check statements and make experiments carefully

and objectively.

Furthermore, he does not readily accept his own idea, since he knows

that man is the least reliable of scientific instruments and that a number

of factors tend to disturb objective investigation.

Lastly, he is full of imagination since he often has to look

for relationships in data which are not only complex but also frequently

incomplete. Furthermore, he needs imagination if he wants to guess how

processes work and how events take place.

These seem to be some of the ways in which a successful

scientist or technologist thinks and acts.

5. Which of the following statements about a curious scientist is TRUE?

A. He doesn’t find confidence and pleasure in work.

B. He is interested in problems that are explained.

C. He makes efforts to investigate potential connections.

D. He looks for new ways of acting.

6. Which word can be used to describe the data that a good scientist uses?

A. Complete B. Objective C. Complicated D. Accurate

7. What does the passage mainly discuss?

C

A year ago August, Dave Fuss lost his job driving a truck for a small

company in west Michigan. His wife, Gerrie, was still working in the local do them.”

school cafeteria, but work for Dave was scarce, and the price of Even more extraordinary was that the Hatches had their farmland

everything was rising. The Fusses were at risk of joining the millions distributed. It was the Hatches’ wish that their legacy — a legacy of

of Americans who have lost their homes in recent years. Then Dave and kindness as much as one of dollars and cents —should enrich the whole

Gerrie received a timely gift — $ 7,000, a legacy (遗产) from their

neighbors Ish and Arlene Hatch, who died in an accident. “It really made

a difference when we were going under financially.” says Dave.

But the Fusses weren’t the only folks in Alto and the neighboring

town of Lowell to receive unexpected legacy from the Hatches. Dozens of

other families were touched by the Hatches’ generosity. In some cases,

it was a few thousand dollars; in others, it was more than $100,000.

It surprised nearly everyone that the Hatches had so much money, more

than $3 million — they were an elderly couple who lived in an old house

on what was left of the family farm.

Children of the Great Depression, Ish and Arlene were known for their

habit of saving. They thrived on (喜欢) comparison shopping and would

routinely go from store to store，checking prices before making a new

purchase.

Through the years, the Hatches paid for local children to attend

summer camp when their parents couldn’ t afford it. “Ish and Arlene

never asked if you needed anything.” says their friend Sandy Van Weelden,

“They could see things they could do to make you happier, and they would

community and last for generations to come.

Neighbors helping neighbors — that was Ish and Arlene Hatch’ s

story.

8. According to the text, the Fusses ________.

A. were employed by a truck company B. were in financial

difficulty

C. worked in a school cafeteria D. lost their home

9. Why would the Hatches routinely go from store to store?

A. They decided to open a store.

B. They wanted to save money.

C. They couldn’t afford expensive things.

D. They wanted to buy gifts for local kids.

10. According to Sandy Van Weelden, the Hatches were________.

A. understanding B. optimistic

C. childlike D. curious

11. What can we learn from the text?

A. The community of Alto was poor.

B. The summer camp was attractive to the parents.

C. Sandy Van Weelden got a legacy from the Hatches.

D. The Hatches would like the neighbors to follow their example.

D

The trip to the United Stated opened my eyes to the fact that there

are a lot of similarities as well as differences between American youth

and French youth.

The first difference is in appearance. Going around in the U.S., I

found that American youth do not really care about their appearance. In

the morning, they choose something in their closet and wear it with

another thing, often of different colors and styles, without wondering

whether their choices make them look strange. The reason behind this is

that they don’t care what people look like, but are just interested in

their ideas. I think it’s great, but it also causes problems. Since they

don’t care about their appearance, they don’t really care about their

weight. Often they get fat without realizing it.

There are differences in relationships too. When the American youth

fall in love, they don’t really think of the future. Also, there are

differences in the rules concerning behavior that is allowed. In some

respects, the French are more accepting. For example, in America it is

generally unacceptable to make physical display of love. Lovers, in

theory, can’t kiss or hold each other everywhere they want. People think

that not showing love in public places is a way to respect others. On

the contrary, the French youth can do almost everything they want.

With regard to other types of relationships, there are also big

differences. Americans act differently from French people in front of

unknown people. When an American girl, for example, arrives in front of

people she has never met before, she will talk with them, trying to create

a kind of bond between her and this new circle of people. The French girls

will just think about rather than really do this kind of thing because

they are too shy and lacking in self-confidence.

To finish, I noticed that in American classes, when pupils want to say

or ask something, they just do it. In general, they don’t really care

how the others will judge them. In France, it’s not the same case. If

somebody wants to ask something, he/she will think about it before

speaking up. I appreciate the freedom in Americans’ behavior, ideas,

and ways of expressing themselves.

12. American young people _______.

A. are just interested in people’s clothes B. show more interest

in people’s ideas

C. care more about their weight D. are more concerned

about appearance

14. It can be inferred from the passage that French youth may think more

about ______.

A. their relationship’s future

B. their public images

C. their physical displays

D. their lover’s ideas

15. The passage is mainly about the______ between American youth and

French youth.

A. similarities B. friendship C. differences D.

differences and the similarities

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

有两项为多于选项。

Empathy

Last year, researchers from the University of Michigan reported that

empathy, the ability to understand other people, among college students

had dropped sharply over the past 10 years. __16__ Today, people spend

more time alone and are less likely to join groups and clubs.

Jennifer Freed, a co-director of a teen program, has another

explanation. Turn on the TV, and you’re showered with news and reality

shows full of people fighting, competing, and generally treating one

another with no respect. __17__

There are good reasons not to follow those bad examples. Humans are

socially related by nature. __18__ Researchers have also found that

empathetic teenagers are more likely to have high self-respect. Besides,

empathy can be a cure for loneliness, sadness, anxiety, and fear.

Empathy is also an indication of a good leader. In fact, Freed says,

many top companies report that empathy is one of the most important things

they look for in new managers. __19_ “Academics are important. But if

you don’t have emotional (情感的) intelligence, you won’t be as

successful in work or in your love life,” she says.

What’s the best way to up your EQ (情商）? For starters, let down

your guard and really listen to others. __20__

To really develop empathy, you’d better volunteer at a nursing home

or a hospital, join a club or a team that has a diverse membership, have

a “sharing circle” with your family, or spend time caring for pets at

an animal shelter.

A.

Everyone is different, and levels of empathy differ from person to

person.

B.

That could be because so many people have replaced face time with

screen time, the researchers said.

C.

“One doesn’t develop empathy by having a lot of opinions and doing

a lot of talking,” Freed says.

D.

Humans learn by example—and most of the examples on it are anything

but empathetic.

E.

Empathy is a matter of learning how to understand someone else—both

what they think and how they feel.