1、2016 年 河 南 省 焦 作 市 高 三 第 一 次 模 拟 考 试 英 语第 卷第 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 。AMalala Yousafzai, the teen activist from Pakistan, has just become the youngest person everto win a Nobel Prize. In 2012, Malala survived from being
2、shot by terrorists for speaking out for agirls right to be educated in her native country. She is being recognized today for her globalactivism on education for girls. Winning this award is a huge honor, especially for such a youngperson.Malalas journey to the Nobel Prize has not been easy. She grew
3、 up in a dangerous district of Pakistan called the Swat Valley. This area was taken over by the Taliban. The Taliban ruled thedistrict with an iron fist. They were especially cruel to women, not allowing them to go shopping,have jobs, or go to school.In 2009, Malala began speaking out publicly for e
4、very girls right to an education. Sheblogged about how the Taliban didnt want her to go to school. She also continued to attend herlocal school, despite the danger involved.Then, in 2012, the Taliban tried to kill Malala to silence her. Two Taliban gunmen shot herand two other students while they we
5、re on a school bus. Malala was flown to the United Kingdomfor immediate medical treatment.Malala eventually recovered from her injuries. She now lives in Birmingham, England, andcontinues to work hard to support girls and womens rights around the world.“The terrorists thought that they would change
6、my aims and stop my ambitions,” she said,“but nothing changed in my life except this. Weakness, fear, and hopelessness died. Strength, power, and courage were born.”The 17-year-old girl from Pakistan is sharing the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize with a childrensactivist Kailash Satyarthi, who is from India
7、Satyarthi leads many campaigns dedicated toremoving child labor.21. Which of the following is the correct order of the events relevant to Malala?a. She recovered from the serious injuries.b. She won the Nobel Peace Prize.c. She began speaking out publicly for girls education.d. She was shot by the t
8、errorists on a school bus.A. c, d, a, bB. a, d, c, bC. a, c. d, bD. c, a, d, b 解 析 ： 根 据 第 三 段 中 In 2009, Malala began speaking out publicly for every girls right to aneducation 一 句 ， 第 四 段 中 Then, in 2012, the Taliban tried to kill Malala to silence her 等 几 句可 知 正 确 顺 序 为 c, d, a, b， 故 A 选 项 正 确 。答
9、 案 ： A22. What can we mainly infer from the second paragraph? A. People in Pakistan were brave.B. Women in Pakistan were not allowed to go shopping.C. The Talibans cruelty was severe.D. Malalas journey contributed to her Nobel Prize.解 析 ： 根 据 第 二 段 The Taliban ruled the district with an iron fist Th
10、ey were especially cruel towomen, not allowing them to go shopping, have jobs, or go to school 两 句 ， 可 知 塔 利 班 在 所 控制 地 区 采 取 了 残 暴 的 统 治 ， 故 答 案 选 C。答 案 ： C23. After recovering from being shot, Malala _.A. felt depressedB. was devoted to removing child laborC. decided to stop her ambitionsD. contin
11、ued to fight for womens right 解 析 ： 根 据 文 中 and continues to work hard to support girls and womens rights around the world可 知 痊 愈 之 后 ， 她 继 续 为 女 性 权 利 而 斗 争 。 答 案 B 正 确 。答 案 ： B24. Which words can best describe Malala according to the passage?A. Sensitive and stubborn.B. Devoted and fearless.C. Pro
12、ud and optimistic.D. Creative and outgoing.解 析 ： 通 读 全 文 可 知 ， Malala Yousafzai 对 女 性 权 利 事 业 非 常 忠 诚 ， 面 对 塔 利 班 的 威 胁 ， 非常 勇 敢 。 故 答 案 B 正 确 。答 案 ： B B The editor of the new Cool Camping Britain guide chooses some of his favorite new finds inEngland, Wales and Scotland.Cleadale, Isle of Eigg, Inne
13、r HebridesIs this Britains most beautiful campsite? From the grassy point looking seaward to themountains, its not hard for campers to see how the island inspired The Lord of the Rings authorsfantasy landscapes. The campsite itself is as wild and wonderful as its setting.Open April September, from 5
14、 per tent per night.Swattesfield, Thornham Magna, SuffolkDeep in the wilds of north Suffolk, this seven-acre campsite has only been open for a fewyears, with two fields separated by a lake and surrounded by woodland. The position is perfect.Its a great place to do nothing but get into nature. You ca
15、n put up your tent in the bottom field orthe woodland beyond.Open Easter October, from 10 per tent per night. Pleasant Streams Farm, near St Austell, CornwallThis site, by a lake, is all about simple pleasures. Located in the former mining village, it hasa summerhouse（ 凉 亭 ） with books and games for
16、 a rainy day. There are many animals includingpigs, hens, goats and ducks on the farm and a pub just a 10- minute stroll away. Theres very littleto do here, no bells and no whistles. Campfires are encouraged. Open Easter September, from 10 per tent per night.Troytown Campsite, St Agnes, Isles of Sci
17、ilyIts only campsite, Troytown, couldnt be in a more remote position. Isolation is its greatestadvantage so bring plenty of books to read and dont expect a phone signal. But at least one oflifes necessities is available. Lying on the hillside overlooking the bay and near the island of theGugh, it mi
18、ght just win the prize for best beer garden view in England.Open March October, from 7. 50 per tent per night.25. Which of the following is TRUE about Cleadale, Isle of Eigg, Inner Hebrides?A. It has been open for a few years.B. A beautiful lake surrounds it.C. It offers the longest service.D. The r
19、ent of a tent per night is the lowest.解 析 ： 根 据 第 一 则 信 息 中 Open April September, from 5 per tent per night 一 句 ， 结 合 其 他 几 则 信 息 可 知 ， D 选 项 正 确 。答 案 ： D26. Which place can you choose if you like a simple farm life?A. Cleadale, Isle of Eigg, Inner Hebrides.B. Swattesfield, Thornham Magna, Suffolk.C
20、. Pleasant Streams Farm, near St Austell, Cornwall.D. Troytown Campsite, St Agnes, Isles of Scilly.解 析 ： 根 据 第 三 则 信 息 This site, by a lake, is all about simple pleasures 可 知 在 Pleasant StreamsFarm, near St Austell, Cornwall 你 可 以 享 受 得 到 简 单 的 农 场 生 活 ， 可 知 答 案 选 C。答 案 ： C27. In Troytown Campsite,
21、St Agnes, Isles of Scilly, you cant _.A. contact others by phonesB. view the bay from the hillside C. get everyday necessitiesD. relax yourself by reading解 析 ： 根 据 最 后 一 则 中 so bring plenty of books to read and dont expect a phone signal 可 知 在Troytown Campsite, St Agnes, Isles of Scilly 无 法 打 电 话 ，
22、故 答 案 B 正 确 。答 案 ： B CScientists have discovered thirteen kinds of vitamins. They say vitamins help to carry outchemical changes within cells. If we do not get enough of the vitamins we need in our food, weare at risk of developing a number of diseases. Which foods should be eaten to keep us healthy
23、?Let us look at some important vitamins.Vitamin A helps prevent skin and other tissues from becoming dry. People who do not getenough vitamin A cannot see well in darkness. Vitamin A is found in fish liver oil and the yellow part of eggs.Vitamin B-1 is also called thiamine. Thiamine changes starchy（
24、 含 淀 粉 的 ） foods into energy.Thiamine is found not just in whole grains like brown rice, but also in beans and peas, nuts, andmeat and fish.Vitamin B-12 is needed so folic acid can do its work. Together, they help produce red blood cells. Folic acid has been shown to prevent physical problems in bab
25、ies when taken by theirmothers during pregnancy. Vitamin B-12 is found naturally in foods like eggs, meat, fish and milkproducts. Vitamin B-12 is found in green leafy vegetables and other foods, like legumes and citrusfruits （ 柑 橘 类 水 果 ).Vitamin C is needed for strong bones and teeth. The body stor
26、es little vitamin C. So we mustget it every day in foods such as citrus fruits, tomatoes and uncooked cabbage.Vitamin D prevents the childrens bone disease rickets （ 佝 偻 病 ） . Ultraviolet light from thesun changes a substance in the skin into vitamin D. Fish liver oil also contains vitamin D.Vitamin
27、 K is needed for healthy blood. It thickens the blood around a cut to stop bleeding. Itcan also be found in pork products, liver and in vegetables like cabbage, kale and spinach（ 菠 菜 ） .Vitamins are important to our health. A lack of required vitamins can lead to healthproblems.28. What is the main
28、idea of the passage? A. There are thirteen kinds of vitamins in total.B. One can not live without enough vitamins.C. Vitamins can carry out chemical changes within cells.D. Enough vitamins are vital to keep healthy.解 析 ： 本 文 为 大 家 介 绍 了 维 生 素 的 重 要 性 ， 并 列 举 了 几 类 维 生 素 。 故 D 选 项 正 确 。答 案 ： D29. Wom
29、en who wish to become mothers should take in _.A. vitamin AB. vitamin B-1C. vitamin B-12D. vitamin C解 析 ： 根 据 第 四 段 Folic acid has been shown to prevent physical problems in babies when takenby their mothers during pregnancy 一 句 ， 可 知 答 案 选 C。 答 案 ： C30. What can change a substance in the skin into
30、vitamin D?A. Fish liver oil.B. Ultraviolet light from the sun.C. Fresh milk drunk by people.D. Doing a certain amount of exercise.解 析 ： 根 据 文 中 Ultraviolet light from the sun changes a substance in the skin into vitamin D 可知 紫 外 线 可 以 促 进 维 生 素 D 的 形 成 ， 故 答 案 B 正 确 。答 案 ： B31. According to the pass
31、age, taking in enough vitamin C can _.A. make our eyesight betterB. help to stop bleedingC. make our bones and teeth strong D. help produce red blood cells解 析 ： 根 据 文 章 Vitamin C is needed for strong bones and teeth 一 句 可 知 ， 答 案 C 正 确 。答 案 ： C DOnline purchases have soared during the Chinese New Ye
32、ar holiday. Its the dead of winter in Shanghai. Delivery man Liu Jia and his colleagues start the daywhen most of people are still asleep. Working at a distribution point of a shopping website inShanghai, they promise to deliver products within three hours of an order being placed. “I buymost of my
33、grocery online, especially the heavy items. Its convenient and cheap compared to thesupermarket in my neighborhood,” Customer Chen Hong said. Orders such as these haveincreased for the New Year, forcing Liu Jia to work around the clock. “The orders are usually rice,laundry detergent（ 洗 涤 剂 ） , tissu
34、e paper and snacks, mostly food and articles for everyday use,”Liu Jia said.According to an industry report, Chinas B2C （ Business to Customer） online sales aregrowing at an annual rate of 25 percent. Competition between online giants like Taobao andJingdong is now fiercer than ever. “The essence of
35、 online shopping is that customers can buyproducts easily. So the competition is about: firstly, the range of products; secondly, the depthunder each category of products; third, the price and user experience,” Pan Biao, vice president of YHD. com, said. E-commerce is one of Chinas fastest growing s
36、ectors. Its changed peoplesbuying habits, and even their living habits. And its had a huge impact on the retail industry. Tomake online shopping more convenient, major sites are investing heavily to build paymentsystems and logistics（ 物 流 ） networks.On average, a retailer now can deliver goods to th
37、e majority of cities within 3 days, and totowns and more remote areas in the country within a week. “Competition will produce a numberof good companies, making better products and services that customers need. In the field ofE-commerce, we are leading the world in terms of products, services and ind
38、ustry development,”Liu Yinbin, associate professor with Dept of Information Management, Shanghai University, said.Experts also say customers are increasingly making their online purchases from mobile devices,opening up vast new opportunities and competition for retailers.32. All of the following abo
39、ut Liu Jia are true EXCEPT that _.A. he works as an online store owner in Shanghai B. he has to work around the clock to deliver so many productsC. he starts working when most of people are still asleepD. he must deliver products within three hours of an order being placed解 析 ： 根 据 第 二 段 中 Delivery
40、man Liu Jia and his colleagues start the day when most of peopleare still asleep 可 知 Liu Jia 是 一 名 快 递 员 工 ， 而 不 是 电 商 老 板 ， 故 选 项 A 正 确 。答 案 ： A33. The possible meaning of the underlined word “essence” in Paragraph 3 is _.A. wayB. advantageC. resultD. influence解 析 ： 后 句 customers can buy products e
41、asily 提 到 消 费 者 可 以 更 容 易 买 到 产 品 ， 故 advantage意 为 “优 点 ”， 可 知 答 案 选 B。 答 案 ： B34. What can we learn from the passage?A. Chen Hong buys most of her electronic products online.B. Pan Biao encourages retailers to open up new chances.C. Chinas B2C online sales are growing at a rate of 25 percent. D. Li
42、u Yinbin thinks competition will help make better products and services.解 析 ： 根 据 最 后 一 段 中 Competition will produce a number of good companies, making betterproducts and services that customers need 一 句 可 知 Liu Yinbin 认 为 竞 争 是 有 好 处 的 ， 故 答 案 B正 确 。答 案 ： B35. Which of the following can be the best
43、 topic of the passage?A. Customers like buying mobile devices.B. Online shopping increases rapidly for Chinese New Year.C. Most customers buy food and articles for everyday use.D. Taobao and Jingdong are competing fiercely.解 析 ： 通 读 全 文 可 知 ， 本 文 主 要 介 绍 了 在 中 国 传 统 节 日 春 节 期 间 网 上 购 物 急 剧 增 加 这 一 现
44、象 。 故 答 案 B 正 确 。答 案 ： B 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 。Five Ways to Work Smarter, Not HarderNo matter how hard we work, it seems that there is never enough time to get all the importanttasks done. Rather than
45、working longer, consider working smarter, not harder. Here are someways to work smarter:Make a careful plan. Just like every organization needs a business plan, an efficient workerneeds a work plan. 36 Schedule your tasks throughout the days, weeks, and months, but doit ahead of time.Set your goals.
46、 As a part of your work plan, you should set clear and measurable goals.Goals should state which tasks are to be completed and when they get completed. Rather thansetting firm deadlines, which can lead to pressure and stress, allow a period of time to reach goals.37 38 Develop a consistent daily wor
47、k schedule and stick to it! If a typical workdayconsists of some writing tasks（ emails, reports） , one-on-one meetings, and processing data, setaside specific time each day to accomplish each kind of tasks.Delegate（ 授 权 ） effectively. 39 The person who tries to do everything himself orherself not on
48、ly is overloaded and overstressed, but is bad for their colleagues, by not allowingthem to be challenged and grow by taking on important duties.Dont make work harder than it actually is. Much of the pressure is produced by ourselves._40 We feel like we should do more. Remember that tasks should be c
49、ompleted step by step.Focus on each step rather than on the entire project, which can help us cut down on feelings thatwe are “overwhelmed”.A. Stick to your plan.B. We set unrealistic goals or standards for ourselves.C. Also, take time to reward yourself for achieving a goal. D. Organize your workday.E. We cannot expect to complete the tasks quickly.F. Learn which tasks can be delegated and which need personal attention.G. It is a well-thought-out plan to help guide and direct work activities. 36.解 析 ： 考 查 上 下 文 的 理 解 判 断 能 力 。 本 段 主 要 是 强
