2014年新會區英語高考備考模擬試題（二）新會一中 莫歡紅本試卷共13頁，四大題，滿分135分?？荚囉脮r120分鐘。 I語言知識及應用(共兩節，滿分45分)第一節 完形填空（共15小題，每小題2分，滿分30分）閱讀下面短文，掌握其大意，然后從1-15各題所給的A、B、C和D中，選出最佳選項。Scottsdale was a typical American suburb in the 1950s, with children going to each others houses to play, or riding their bikes around the neighborhood. But for Steven Spielberg none of these “ 1 ” activities were very exciting. 2 he made his own entertainment, like the time he 3 his younger sisters that he had a dead body in his bedroom and almost frightened them to 4 .When Steven was about seven years o1d, he developed a 5 for television, despite the 6 his parents made to control the childrens viewing. His father 7 placed hair on the television “ON” switch to know when Steven watched TV. But Steven would 8 its position and replace it 9 watching hours of television.A chance finally came for Steven to 10 his ability to entertain with his enthusiasm for television. When his father received a movie 11 for Fathers Day, the movies he took, according to Steven, were 12 . Annoyed by his sons 13 criticism (批評), he gave the camera to Steven.Steven proved to be a (an) 14 with the camera and quickly made several films using his own toys as the performers. His parents were 15 by how life-like they were and so he began a magnificent movie career.1.A. normal B. usualC. oftenD. ordinary2.A. However B. ThusC. InsteadD. So3.A. convincedB. remindedC. promisedD. encouraged4.A. deathB. deadC. diedD. dying5.A. giftB. needC. concernD. love6.A. decisionsB. suggestionsC. attemptsD. preparations7.A. quietlyB. secretlyC. hopefullyD. successfully8.A. locateB. relateC. memorizeD. examine9.A. afterB. beforeC. whenD. while10.A. combineB. compareC. connectD. accompany11.A. videoB. cameraC. playerD. maker12.A. specialB. terribleC. entertainingD. surprising13.A. occasionalB. humorousC. unreasonableD. constant14.A. winnerB. expertC. naturalD. native15.A. satisfiedB. amazedC. puzzledD. inspired 第二節 語法填空（共10小題；每小題1.5分，滿分15分）閱讀下面短文，按照句子結構的語法性和上下文連貫的要求，在空格處填人一個適當的詞或使用括號中詞語的正確形式填空，并將答案填寫在答題卡標號為16 -25的相應位置上。Leaders of the European Union say they will help Greece as it struggles under a mountain of debt. They promise to take action, 16 needed, “to maintain financial stability in the euro（歐元）area as a whole.”But the leaders did not announce any 17 (detail) plan for Greece after meeting Thursday in Brussels. They said that was 18 Greece has not requested any financial support. European Commission President said this means the government believes 19 does not need the support.Businessmen had a mixed reaction 20 the statements from Brussels. Worries over Greek debt have pushed the euro to its 21 (low) value in months against the dollar. European Union finance ministers are expected to talk about Greece when they meet in the Belgian capital next week.Sixteen of 22 twenty-seven nations in the European Union use euro as their currency. Now, the stronger members 23 (seek) ways to help the weaker ones. European Union rules limit the choices for a rescue. The European Central Bank and national central banks are not permitted to aid members by purchasing their debt.European officials hope to avoid the economic disasters 24 could become even worse if Greece fails 25 (pay) its debt. This year Greeces debt could reach 120% of its G.DP.II閱讀（共2節，滿分50分）第一節 閱讀理解 (共20小題；每小題2分，滿分40分)閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的A、B、C和D項中，選出最佳選項，并在答題卡上將該項涂黑。AIncreasingly over the last few years, we have become familiar with the range of small electronic devices or “smart” accessories (附件). Pocket heart-rate monitors for joggers and electronic maps are just the first examples of many new products that promise to change our lives in all sorts of surprising ways.As a scientist at New York University, Rosalind Picard tries out different smart accessories before they go on the market. One of these was the so-called “frown (皺眉)headband”. Rosalind was shocked to realize just how often she frowned. Stuck in a traffic jam recently, Rosalind kept hearing the sounds of the tiny sensor inside the band worn around her forehead each time she frowned in annoyance, the sensor gave out a signal.Another computer scientist, Steven Feiner, is working on a pair of glasses that will do more than help you to see. Imagine you want to try a restaurant in a foreign city but youre not familiar with the dishes on the menu. If you are wearing a pair of Stevens glasses, all you have to do is glance above the restaurants doorway and your glasses will immediately become windows to the Internet, offering you full details of the meals served inside. The glasses could also be used to help people make speeches, give chefs access to the latest recipes and even provide doctors with patient information while they carry out operations.At the moment, Stevens invention looks more like a large ski mask than a pair of glasses. Its a headset connected to a hand-held computer and a Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver, which tracks the wearers position. But he says that these head-worn displays will eventually get smaller and lighter as technology improves.And, of course, this new technology has a fashionable as well as a useful application. A chemical engineer named Robert Langer has invented a new microchip that, if put inside a ring, can give off different smells according to a persons mood. That, of course, may or may not appeal to you. And, in the end, it is shoppers, not scientists, who will determine which of these smart accessories will succeed as fashionable items and which are sure to join historys long list of crazy inventions.It is clear, however, that as computers get smaller and cheaper, they will pop up in all sorts of easily-wearable accessories, even in the buttons on your coat. Whats more, this is something thats going to happen a lot sooner than we all expect.26. When Rosalind wore the headband, she was surprised at . A. how well the sensor worked B. how she was affected by traffic C. how strong the signal was D. how uncomfortable it was27. For people eating out, Stevens glasses can . A. give them a restaurants location B. let them see a restaurants environment C. inform them about a restaurants menu D. tell them about a restaurants quality28. What is the current problem with Stevens glasses? A. Limited function. B. Inconvenience. C. High cost. D. Poor Internet access.29. In general, what does the writer think about smart accessories? A. They will soon be widely available. B. Much more research is needed into them. C. Only a few of them will appeal to shoppers. D. Most of them are considered to be crazy inventions.30. Whats the writers purpose in writing this passage? A. To advertise some smart accessories. B. To tell interesting stories about smart accessories. C. To argue that smart accessories are fashionable. D. To introduce the idea of smart accessories.BOne of the main challenges facing many countries is how to maintain their identity in the face of globalization and the growing multi-language trend. “One of the main reasons for economic failure in many African countries is the fact that, with a few important exceptions, mother-tongue education is not practiced in any of the independent African states.” said Neville Alexander, Director of the Project for the Study of Alternative Education in South Africa at the University of Cape Town.In response to the spread of English and the increased multi-language trends arising from immigration, many countries have introduced language laws in the last decade. In some, the use of languages other than the national language is banned in public spaces such as advertising posters. One of the first such legal provisions was the 1994 “Toubon law” in France, but the idea has been copied in many countries since then. Such efforts to govern language use are often dismissed as futile by language experts, who are well aware of the difficulty of controlling fashions in speech and know from research that language switching among bilinguals is a natural process.It is especially difficult for native speakers of English to understand the desire to maintain the “purity” of a language by law. Since the time of Shakespeare, English has continually absorbed foreign words into its own language. English is one of the most mixed and rapidly changing languages in the world, but that has not been a barrier to acquiring prestige and power. Another reason for the failure of many native English speakers to understand the role of state regulation is that it bas never been the Anglo-Saxon way of doing things. English has never had a state-controlled authority for the language, similar, for example, to the Academic Francaise in France.The need to protect national languages is, for most western Europeans, a recent phenomenon especially the need to ensure that English does not unnecessarily take over too many fields. Public communication, education and new modes of communication promoted by technology, may be key fields to defend.31. Neville Alexander believes that . A. mother-tongue education is not practiced in all African countries B. lack of mother-tongue education can lead to economic failure C. globalization has led to the rise of multi-language trends D. globalization has resulted in the economic failure of Africa32. The underlined word “futile” (in paragraph 2) most probably means “ ”. A. useless B. practical C. workable D. unnecessary33. Why do many English-speaking countries not support the language protection efforts described in the passage? A. They think language protection laws are ineffective. B. They want their language to spread to other countries. C. They have a long history of taking words from other languages. D. It reduces a languages ability to acquire international importance.34. What can we infer from the last paragraph? A. English has taken over fields like public communication and education. B. Europeans have long realized the need to protect their national Languages. C. Most language experts believe it is important to promote a national language. D. Many aspects of national culture are threatened by the spread of English.35. The best title for the passage is . A. Fighting against the rule of English B. Globalization and multi-language trend C. Protecting local languages and identities D. To maintain the purity of language by lawCEveryone gathered around and Paddy read out loud, slowly, his tone growing sadder and sadder. The little headline said: BOXER RECEIVFS LIFF SENTENCE.Frank Cleary, aged 26, professional boxer, was today found guilty of the murder of Albert Cumming, aged 32, laborer, last July. The jury (陪審團) reached its decision after only ten minutes, recommending the most sever punishment the court could give out. It was, said the judge, a simple case. Cumming and Cleary had quarreled violently at the Harbour Hotel on July 23rd and police saw Cleary kicking at the head of the unconscious Cumming. When arrested Cleary was drunk but clear-thinkingCleary was sentenced to life imprisonment with hard labour. Asked if he had anything to say , Cleary answered, “Just dont tell my mother.”“It happened over three years ago,” Paddy said helplessly. No one answered him or moved, for no one knew what to do. “Jus dont tell my mother,” said Fee numbly. “And no one did! Oh, God! My poor, poor Frank!”Paddy wiped the tears from his face and said, “Fee dear, pack your things. Well go to see him.”She half-rose before sinking back, her eyes in her small white face stared as if dead. “I cant go,” she said without a hint of pain, yet making everyone feel that the pain was there. “It would kill him to see me. I know him so well his pride, his ambition. Let him bear the shame alone, its what he wants. Weve got to help him keep his secret. What good will it do him to see us?”Paddy was still weeping, but not for Frank, for the life which had gone from Fees face, for the dying in her eyes. Frank had always brought bitterness and misfortune, always stood between Fee and himself. He was the cause of her withdrawal from his hart and the hearts of his children.Every time it looked as if there might be happiness for Fee, Frank took it away. But Paddys love for her was as deep and impossible to wipe out as hers for Frank.So he said, “Well, Fee, we wont go. But we must make sure he is taken care of. How about if l write to Father Jones and ask him to look out for Frank?”The eyes didnt liven, but a faint pink stole into her cheeks. “Yes, Paddy, do that. Only make sure he knows not to tell Frank we found out. Perhaps it would ease Frank to think for certain that we dont know.”36. Which of the following is true according to the passage? A. Frank was found guilty of murder because he was a professional boxer. B. The family didnt find out what happened to Frank until three years later. C. The jury and the judge disagreed on whether Frank had committed murder. D. Frank didnt want his family to find out what happened because Paddy disliked him.37. Paddy didnt cry for Frank because he thought . A. Frank did kill someone and deserved the punishment B. Frank should have told Fee what had happened C. what had happened to Frank was killing Fee D. Frank had always been a man of bad moral character38. Which of the following suggests that Fee was deeply shocked by what happened to Frank? A. “Her eyes in her small white face stared as if dead.” B. “Let him bear the shame alone, its what he wants.” C. “Every time it looked as if there might be happiness for Fee, Frank took it away.” D. “The eyes didnt liven, but a faint pink stole into her cheeks.”39. “She half-rose before sinking back” (in Paragraph 6) shows that . A. Fee was so heart-broken that she could hardly stand up B. Fee didnt want to upset Paddy by visiting Frank C. Fee couldnt leave her family to go to see Frank D. Fee struggled between wanting to See Frank and respecting his wish40. What is Fees probable relationship with Frank and Paddy? A. Son and brother. B. Son and husband. C. Brother and lover. D. Lover and husband.DTOKYO, Japan (AP) Japan is very serious about robotics (機器人技術). If the droids are going to fit in, they probably need to learn the Japanese custom of serving tea. Fortunately, researchers at the University of Tokyo are exploring just that. In a show this week, a humanoid（有人特點的）with camera eyes made by Kawada Industries Inc. poured tea from a bottle into a cup. Then another robot on wheels delivered the cup of tea in an experimental room that has sensors embedded in the floor and sofa as well as cameras on the ceiling, to simulate（模仿）life with robot technology.“A human being may be faster, but youd have to say Thank you,” said University of Tokyo professor Tomomasa Sato. “Thats the best part about a robot. You dont have to feel bad about asking it to do things.”Sato believes Japan, a rapidly aging society where more than a fifth of the population is 65 or older, will lead the world in designing robots to care for the elderly, sick and bedridden（臥床不起的）. Already, monitoring technologies, such as sensors that automatically turn on lights when people enter a room, are becoming widespread in Japan.The walking, child-size Asimo from Honda Motor Co. greets people at showrooms. NEC Corp. has developed a smaller companion robot-on-wheels called Papero. A seal robot available since 2004 can entertain the elderly and others in need of fuzzy companionship.Sato says his experimental room is raising awareness about privacy questions that may arise when electronic devices（設備）monitor a persons movements down to the smallest detail. On the bright side, the tea-pouring humanoid has been programmed to do the dishes.41. What is the best title of this passage?A. “Thank You” Will Never Be Needed in JapanB. Monitoring Technologies Are Widespread in JapanC. Robot Is Designed to Care for the Elderly.D. Robot Serves Tea Just the Way Japanese Like it42. The underlined word “embedded” in the second paragraph probably means .A. fixed B. established C. settled D. rooted43. According to professor Sato, .A. the robot serves tea much faster than a human beingB. the robot does anything like human beingsC. tea-serving robot helps to form laziness of the aging societyD. tea-serving robot doesnt need any reward for the service44. Which of the following statements is NOT true?A. A robot can imitate people to complete complicated tasks.B. A robot has been programmed to clean the dishes.C. All the problems in the aging society can be solved by robots.D. The number of aging people is increasing rapidly in Japan.45. We can infer from the passage that .A. people are afraid of being monitored by robotsB. the technology of robots has been highlighted in JapanC. robots can completely take the place of human beingsD. peoples privacy should be strictly protected第二節 信息匹配（共5小題，每小題2分，滿分10分。）閱讀下列應用文及相關信息，并按照要求匹配信息。首先請閱讀下列課程的信息：A. City Water Skiing Centre We arc in the heart of the city and give you an easy chance to enjoy the fun and excitement of water skiing. We offer half-hour lessons every hour between 9 am and 4 pm. A fun way to get a lot of exercise quickly and then stay fit.B. Horse Riding School Our experienced teachers provide one-on-one instruction that makes leaning to ride a horse safe and easy. We are located on a