1、 东莞市 2019 届高三省二模 模拟考试 英语试题 第 1 页 共 9 页东莞市 2019 届高三第二学期第二次统考（省二模）模拟考试英语试题本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。满分 120 分（最终成绩按总分 135 分进行折算），考试用时 120 分钟。注意事项： 2019.031. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。2. 选择题的作答：每小题选出答案后，用 2B 铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案标号。写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。3.非选择题的作答：用签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。写在试题卷、草稿
2、纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。4.本试卷共 8 页，满分 120 分。考试用时 120 分钟。因测试不考听力，第 I 卷从第二部分的“ 阅读理解” 开始，试题序号从 “21”开始。第 I 卷第二部分 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。AAre you interested in travelling? Here are famous national parks where travellers mostly like to go in A
3、merica.Great Smoky Mountains National ParkVisitors: 11,388,893The name “Great Smoky Mountains” comes from the fog over this mountain range situated along the North Carolina-Tennessee border. Established in 1934, it is not just home to a diverse ecosystem of plants and animals, but also home to rich
4、Appalachian cultures. Visitors there can see over 100 waterfalls, go boating on Fontana Lake and hike the Appalachian Trail. Its also an excellent vantage point to see the leaves change in the fall.Grand Canyon National Park东莞市 2019 届高三省二模 模拟考试 英语试题 第 2 页 共 9 页Visitors: 6,254,238The Grand Canyon is
5、the result of over 70 million years of geological events creating the Colorado Plateau, glaciers and valleys, while the Colorado River carved its way through the valleys. It is truly a natural splendor!When President Roosevelt first visited it in 1903, he said, “The Grand Canyon fills me with awe. I
6、t is beyond comparison - beyond description? 16 years later, it was signed by President Woodrow Wilson, officially viewing the Grand Canyon a national park.Yosemite National ParkVisitors: 4,336,890In addition to being a national park, Yosemite is designated as a World Heritage Site. Yosemite Nationa
7、l Park is in Central California in the western Sierra Nevada. Though it covers around 1,168 square miles of area, visitors spend most of their time in the 5.9 square-mile area of the Yosemite Valley where there are some most famous sites like Yosemite Falls, and Cooks Meadow Loop.Zion National ParkV
8、isitors; 4,504,812Settled in Southwestern Utah is Zion National Park. It has some of the most unique landscapes packed with mountains, valleys, rivers, desert and forests.Zion National Park is also an important place to study ancient humans who made the area their home about 8,000 years ago. Some of
9、 the parks most notable attractions include Angels Landing, Kolob Arch, the Narrows, etc.21. How does Great Smoky Mountains National Park get its name?A.With smoke rising from the volcano in the lake.B.With big forest fire breaking out in the mountain.C.Signed by President Woodrow Wilson.D.With wate
10、r vapor seen over the mountain range.22. When did Grand Canyon National Park become a national Park?A. In l887 B. In 1903 C. In 1919 D. In 193423. What does Yosemite National Park share in common with Zion National Park?东莞市 2019 届高三省二模 模拟考试 英语试题 第 3 页 共 9 页A.They are located in the same state.B.Peop
11、le can learn about ancient times there .C.They both have the most charming land scenery.D.They were both formed as the result of years of geological events.BFor the past few months, my three-year-old daughter has spent an hour every week learning a foreign language. She walks into a small room in a
12、local school, where she and a handful of three- and four-year-olds spend the next hour dancing to “La Vaca Lola”, a song about a Spanish cow, creating finger puppets (木偶)to voice what they like and dont like (me gusta, no me gusta) and shouting out which animals are big (grande) or small (pequeo).Sh
13、e tells us little about the classes. In fact, for the first few weeks, nothing at all, 1 begin to wonder if it was a huge mistake (each lesson works out at about 9) but then I show her “La Vaca Lola” on YouTube. She shouts vaca with enthusiasm and with what I hope is a Spanish accent.The wish to enr
14、oll (使加入)her in language lessons came, like most things, gradually and then in a sudden rush. In my day job, I read and edit stories about the Chinese economy. For a long time, I felt that it would be good for her to learn another language but I had no great plan as to when.Then I read Edward Luces
15、The Retreat of Western Liberalism and all my thoughts and worry about the economy combined into a panic. Waking in a sweat, it seemed obvious that if my daughter was to have any kind of future, she would have to learn another language. Ideally (理想地), immediately.I thought about Mandarin Chinese, one
16、 of the top 10 languages most important for our future, according to the British Council (others include Arabic, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, Russian, Dutch and Japanese). But there were no classes for young children nearby. There were however, local Spanish classes the number-one language o
17、n the list. When she started to sing “Incy Wincy Spider” in Spanish and English helped by a Spanish nursery worker our decision was made.24. What can we learn about the authors daughter from the first paragraph 1?A. She has learned Spanish for one month.东莞市 2019 届高三省二模 模拟考试 英语试题 第 4 页 共 9 页B. She is
18、 the oldest student in her Spanish class.C. She learn Spanish by dancing to songs.D. She uses finger puppets to make her voice heard.25. How did the author feel about her daughters class at first?A. Proud. B. Doubtful C. Delighted. D. Surprised.26. Why did the author ask her daughter to learn a fore
19、ign language?A. To equip her for her future.B. To prepare her for the coming school education.C. To encourage her to have belief in herself.D. To develop her interest in singing.27. What made the author decide to enroll her daughter in Spanish lessons?A. Her daughter s great interest. B. Her daughte
20、rs performance.C. The fast-growing economy. D.The nursery workers suggestion.CResearchers continue to show the power behind our sense of smell. Recent studies have found, among other things, that the smell of foods like pizza can cause uncontrollable anger in drivers on roads.The review explains tha
21、t smell is unique in its effects on the brain. According to Conrad King, the researcher who carried out the review, “more than any other senses, the sense of smell goes through the logical part of the brain and acts on the systems concerned with feelings. This is why the smell of baking bread can de
22、stroy the best intentions of a dieter.”Smell, which dictates(决定) the unbelievable complexity of food tastes, has always been the least understood of our senses. Our noses are able to detect up to 10,000 distinct smells. Our ability to smell and taste this extremely large range of smells is controlle
23、d by something like 1,000 genes (基因 ), which make up an amazing 3% of the human genome. Researchers Richard Axel and Linda Buck were together awarded a Nobel Prize in 2004 for their ground-breaking research on the nature of this extraordinary sense. These two scientists were the first to describe th
24、e family of 1,000 东莞市 2019 届高三省二模 模拟考试 英语试题 第 5 页 共 9 页olfactory (嗅觉) genes and to explain how our olfactory system works.According to one study in the research review, smelling fresh pizza or even the packaging of fast foods can be enough to make drivers feel impatient with other road users. They a
25、re then more likely to speed and experience uncontrollable anger on roads. The most reasonable explanation is that these can all make drivers feel hungry, and therefore desperate to satisfy their appetites.In contrast, the smells of peppermint and cinnamon were shown to improve concentration levels
26、as well as reduce drivers impatience. Similarly, the smells of lemon and coffee appeared to promote clear thinking and mental focus.However, the way genes regulate smell differs from person to person. A study by researchers in Israel has identified at least 50 olfactory genes which are switched on i
27、n some people and not in others. They believe this may explain why some of us love some smells and tastes while others hate them. The Israel researchers say their study shows that nearly every human being shows a different pattern of active and inactive smell-detecting receptors.28. What did Richard
28、 Axel and Linda Buck find out?A. The type of food smells.B. The nature of human olfactory system.C. The logical part of human brain.D. The relationship between food and feelings.29. Which of the following can help people concentrate?A. Bread. B. Fast food. C. Pizza. D. Coffee.30. What do we know fro
29、m the last paragraph?A. Different people are sensitive to different smells.B. Every person has a different pattern of genes.C. Some people can recognize up to 50 smells.D. There are still some olfactory genes to be found out.31. What is the passage mainly about?A. Logic and behavior. B.Sense ability
30、 and food tastes.C. Smell and its influence. D. Olfactory genes and its system.东莞市 2019 届高三省二模 模拟考试 英语试题 第 6 页 共 9 页DInside a secured room in a beautiful castle near Paris, a small metal cylinder (圆柱体) rests on a shelf beneath a double set of bell jars. It has lain there for more than a century, its
31、 rest only occasionally disturbed when the rooms three key holders perform a coordinated opening ceremony to let technicians enter and clean this precious piece of metal. First, the cylinder is rubbed with a piece of soft, alcohol-soaked cloth. Then it is steamed with pure water. Finally, the 1kg cy
32、linder is returned, carefully, to its resting place.Such attention to a lump of metal is unusual, but has a purpose. The castle houses the International Bureau of Weights and Measures and that piece of shining, circular metal is its holiest relic. It is the defining mass (质量) against which all other
33、 kilograms are measured. This is the international prototype, or standard, of the kilogram. The IPK, in short.Dozens of carefully weighted copies of the original have been made. They are stored around the world and used to standardise individual nations weights and measures systems. But the days of
34、the IPK, in its current form, are numbered. The International Bureau of Weights and Measures has decided to replace this single physical specimen with a more fundamental measurement based on electric current in order to define the mass of an object. The king of kilograms is about to be dethroned.“On
35、e key reason for doing this work is to provide international security,” says Bureau spokesman Paul Robinson. “If the castle burned down tomorrow and the kilogram was destroyed, we would have no reference left for the worlds metric weights system. There would be chaos. The current definition of the k
36、ilogram is the weight of that cylinder in Paris, after all.”Another major motivation for the replacement of the IPK is the growing need to be able to carry out more and more precise measurements. “Drug companies will soon be wanting to use ingredients that will have to be measured in terms of a few
37、millionths or even billionths of a gram,” says Robinson. “We need to be prepared to weigh substances with that kind of accuracy.”32. What do we know about the IPK from the first two paragraphs?东莞市 2019 届高三省二模 模拟考试 英语试题 第 7 页 共 9 页A. Its cared for with great devotion.B. Its used in religious ceremoni
38、es.C. Its beautifully designed and decorated.D. Its the most valuable metal in the world.33. Which of the following best explains “dethroned” underlined in paragraph 5?A. rebuilt B.destroyed C. removed D. upgraded34. What is a reason for replacing the current IPK?A. To protect the metal cylinder fro
39、m damage. B. To make taking measurements more economical.C. To provide all countries with the same standard. D. To satisfy the increasing demand for exactness.35. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. No more kilos B. A heavy technology C. The future of the kiloD. The history of measures第二节 (
40、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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。If you desire to meet new friends, have fun and get into shape, basketball is the best sport for you regardless of whether you are a professional or an amateur. 36 .Here are some of the benefits you can acquire from playing
41、 basketball. Improve your fitness levels.Playing basketball will definitely improve your fitness levels. Basketball is an 东莞市 2019 届高三省二模 模拟考试 英语试题 第 8 页 共 9 页amazing cardiovascular(心血管的) exercise, which is beneficial to people with heart problems. 37 Encourage teamwork.Basketball requires team work
42、 to achieve a common objective. 38 this sport is great for kids, as it shows them how to work together in harmony to reach the goal. Learning how to relate with others will improve your childs confidence as well as self-esteem.(自尊) 39 Making a shot or winning can really improve your childs self-este
43、em, which is a vital aspect during childhood. Children with confidence are able to overcome challenges better, according to recent studies. Develop social skills.It brings individuals together and helps create friendship and bonds. This provides a great opportunity for children who are shy, as it he
44、lps them interact with new friends. 40 Although there are no drawbacks associated to playing basketball, it is necessary that you perform other exercises to improve your speed and power A. Build up your muscles.B. Improve confidence and self-esteem.C. The players have to work as a team to guarantee
45、a win.D. Social skills will help your child function better in life.E. Basketball is popular worldwide due to a variety of reasons.F. Generally speaking, basketball is one of the safest sports in the world.G. Moreover, it aids in oxygen circulation and blood distribution throughout the body.第三部分 英语知
46、识运用（共两节，满分 45 分）第一节 完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）东莞市 2019 届高三省二模 模拟考试 英语试题 第 9 页 共 9 页阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、 C 和 D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。I have a home away from home my school, Hamden High. Sometimes after 13 hours of school and sports, I consider 41 there overnight, sleeping in the band
47、 room. But I feel most at home at Room Cl03, the costume shop, which my acting friends and I call home. The couch(沙发) there has been a second 42 for me.I have been on the costume 43 for four years. I remember my first 44 set in Italy in the 1960s. With the help of my 45 teacher, I created my first c
48、ostume successfully. 46 , it sparkled and made the character of the queen come to life. I felt proud, 47 that Id do this forever and help 48 characters through cloth and color.My costume teacher 49 my abilities to select designs, colors and fabrics that will 50 each character. So she 51 me to take c
49、harge of the ensemble(全套戏服). I love the long nights spent 52 the patterns. I feel like an older sister to the younger actors. Through my four years of theater, I have 53 my theater family and the young 54 treat me as their older sister. I would feel 55 each time a family member leaves and we will cry.I
