2016年高考英语二轮专题复习命题预测39

　　2016年高考英语二轮专题复习命题预测39

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　　Topping the class academically was certainly an advantage. For Nigel, studying was a piece of cake. The reward was certainly much bigger compared to the little effort Nigel had made. It all began when he was selected to help the teachers in the computer laboratories. And the peak of his school career came not when he topped the class but when he was selected for the nationwide competition.

　　Unlike everyone else, Nigel wanted to join in the contest because he liked playing with the Lego sets(乐高积木) and making something out of them. Nigel spent two months building his robot. It was during the time that Nigel found out about the big prize for the competition as well as a competitive rival(对手), Alicia, from a neighboring school. His early intentions were forgotten. Getting the thousand-dollar prize was more important than anything else. Nigel decided to make friends with Alicia. Unaware of his intentions, she told him all about the robot that she had been building for the competition. He even helped her to put the finishing touches(收尾工作) to her robot. He was glad with the way things had progressed. His robot looked even better than Alicia's and it was able to play a ball with its arm, something Alicia had failed to do.

　　On the day of the competition, he saw Alicia. Everything became clear the minute she saw him among the competitors. She stared at him, puzzled at first, then angry and finally a look of helplessness came over her.

　　The flashbulbs (闪光灯) of the camera exploded in Nigel's face. The robot had performed actions so unique and different that the specialists' judgments were the same. Nigel was so pleased with himself that he did not even notice the girl standing a few feet away from him. Without her, he would never have won the competition.

　　56. What reward did Nigel receive for doing well in his school work?

　　A. He was offered a part-time job.

　　B. He was honored with a scholarship.

　　C. He helped his teachers build a robot.

　　D. He helped in the computer laboratories.

　　57. Nigel's original intention of joining the contest was to ___

　　.

　　A. win honor for his school

　　B. be the top student of the school

　　C. build a robot with the Lego sets

　　D. win the thousand-dollar prize

　　58. What is the author's attitude towards Nigel's actions?

　　A. Favorable

　　B. Critical (批评的) C. Doubtful

　　D. Sympathetic

　　B

　　American cities are similar to other cities around the world. In every country cities reflect the values of the culture. Cities contain the very best aspects of a society: opportunities for education, employment and entertainment. They also contain the very worst parts of a society: violent crime, racial(种族) conflict and poverty. American cities are changing just as American society is changing.

　　After World War II city residents became wealthier. They had more children. They needed more space. They move out of their apartments in the city to buy their own homes. They bought houses in the suburbs areas near a city where people live. These are areas without many offices or factories. During the 1950s the American “dream” was to have a house in the suburbs. Now things are changing. The children of the people who left the cities in 1950s are now adults. They unlike their parents want to live in the cities. Many young professionals, doctors, lawyers and executives(主管人员) are moving back into the city. Many are single; others are married but often without children. They prefer the city to the suburbs because their jobs are there; they are afraid of the fuel shortage; or they just enjoy the excitement and opportunities which the city offers.

　　This population shift(转变) is bringing problems as well as benefits. Countless poor people must leave their apartments in the city because the owners want to sell the buildings or make apartments for sale instead of for rent. In the 1950s, many poor people did not have enough money to move to the suburbs; now many of these people do not have enough money to stay in the cities.

　　Only a few years ago, people thought that the older American cities were dying. Some city residents now see a bright, new future. Others see only problems and conflicts. One thing is for sure：many dying cities are alive again.

　　59. What does the author think of cities all over the world?

　　A. They are alive. B. They are hopeless.

　　C. They are similar

　　D.They are different.

　　60. Why did American city residents want to live in the suburbs after World War II?

　　A. Because older American cities were dying.

　　B. Because they were richer and needed more space.

　　C. Because cities contained the worst parts of society.

　　D. Because they could hardly afford to live in the city.

　　61. According to the 4th paragraph, a great many poor people in American cities ___________.

　　A. are faced with housing problems

　　B. are faced to move to the suburbs

　　C. want to sell their buildings

　　D. need more money for daily expenses

　　62. We can conclude from the text that ____________.

　　A. American cities are changing for the worse

　　B. people have different views on American cities

　　C. many people are now moving from American cities

　　D. the population is decreasing in older American cities

　　C

　　We have been providing performing arts information for over 14 years. Here you can search for plays, musicals, concerts and operas across the UK.

　　Bob the Builder—Spud’s Big Mess at Apollo Theatre

　　Children will be happy to see and sing along with their favorite characters. Bob, with his hard-working team, builds a new eco-centered wind farm in Sunflower Valley. This show is full of fun, and provides an educational message to help children learn about caring about the environment, recycling and, of course, teamwork. [Kids show]

　　Dates: From 1st November, 2009 to 8th May, 2010, at 19:00.

　　Price information: ￡20.00 to ￡40.00

　　The Lion King at Sunny Theatre

　　It is taken from an African story. A young lion grows up and learns that taking over the pride requires wisdom. [Musical]

　　Dates: From 24th September, 1999 to now. Tuesday to Saturday at 14:00. Sunday at 15:00. Not on show on Monday.

　　Price information:

　　￡22.5 to￡65.00

　　Mother Courage and Her Children at National Theatre

　　Mother Courage sells food and clothing to soldiers and tries to keep her business and children alive at all costs during the war. Her encouraging story is told through humor and song. [Play]

　　Dates: From 9th September, 2009 to 8th December, 2009

　　Price information:

　　￡10.00

　　Duke Bluebeard’s Castle at Coliseum Theatre

　　Full of curiosity, Judith persuades her husband to give her the keys only to discover a glowing jewel house, a garden of flowers, a kingdom, and a lake of tears. But what is behind them? [Opera]

　　Dates: From 6th November, 2009 to 28th November, 2009

　　Nov 6, 10, 12, 20, 25 at19:30. Nov 14, 28 at 18:30

　　Price information:

　　￡22.00 to ￡50.00

　　63. The main purpose of the text is to inform readers of____.

　　A. film posters

　　B. performance information C. the theatre’s advice D. picture exhibitions

　　64. In which performance a child can learn to work together with others?

　　A. Bob the Builder—Spud’s Big Mess

　　B. The Lion King

　　C. Mother Courage and Her Children

　　D. Duke Bluebeard’s Castle

　　65. Which performance will be on show for the shortest period of time?

　　A. Bob the Builder—Spud’s Big Mess

　　B. The Lion King

　　C. Mother Courage and Her Children

　　D. Duke Bluebeard’s Castle

　　66. What can we learn from the text?

　　A. The first three shows are inspiring.

　　B. The shows are intended for children.

　　C. All of them have won many awards.

　　D. The characters in the shows are brave.

　　D

　　Most Americans believe that someone isn’t grown-up until the age of 26 and they should complete their education, have a full-time job, have a family to support and be financially independent. They also believe that becoming a real grown-up is a process which begins at about the age of 20 and takes about five years, according to the report from the University of Chicago’s National Opinion Research Center.

　　The findings are based on a representative sample of 1,398 people over the age of 18 who were surveyed in person. The survey found that people expect the transitions to grown-up status to be completed at the following ages: age 20.9 self-supporting; age 21.1 no longer living with parents; age 21.2 having a full-time job; age 22.3 education completed; age 24.5 being able to support a family financially; age 25.7 getting married;

　　and age 26.2 having a child.

　　“There is a large degree of agreement across social groups on the relative importance of the seven transitions,” said Tom Smith, director of the survey. The only obvious pattern of differences is on views about supporting a family, having children and getting married. Older adults consider these more important than younger adults do. This probably shows in large part a change in values across generations away from traditional family values. The most valued step toward reaching adulthood, the survey found, is completing education, followed by full-time employment, supporting a family, financial independence, living independently, and marriage.

　　67. According to the first paragraph, someone is a grown-up when he _______.

　　A. has found a full-time job

　　B. has finished his study in university

　　C. can make money and support himself after completing his education

　　D. can support a family and be financially independent after graduation

　　68. A young man of 24 may be busy ________.

　　A. finding a job

　　B. finding a girl friend

　　C. making money D. preparing for his wedding

　　69. The underlined word “status” in the second paragraph probably means “________”.

　　A. position

　　B. rank

　　C. level

　　D. situation

　　70. From the passage, we learn that _________.

　　A. being grown-up is just a matter of age

　　B. being grown-up is a process which takes some time

　　C. all people think completing education means being grown-up

　　D. the survey found everyone had a different view about being grown-up

　　71. The best title for the passage should be “________”

　　A. It takes a long time to grown up.

　　B. Are we grown-up yet?

　　C. Getting married means being grown-up.

　　D. Completing education means being grown-up.

　　E

　　A food additive is any substance (物质) that is added to food. Many people are put off by the idea of “chemicals in food”. The truth is that all food is made up of chemicals. Natural substances like milk, as well as man-made ones like drinks on sale in the market, can be described by chemical formulas (分子式). Some chemical substances are indeed harmful, but a person who refused to consume any chemicals would find nothing to eat.

　　The things we eat can be divided into natural and man-made substances. Some people feel that only natural foods are healthy and that all man-made ingredients (原料) are to be avoided. But many natural chemicals, found in plants and animals, are harmful when eaten, and some laboratory----made substances increase the nutritional value of food.Other chemicals have natural and man-made forms that are exactly alike: vitamin C is vitamin C, whether it comes from a test tube or from an orange.Like “chemical”, “man-made” doesn’t necessarily mean “not fit to eat”.

　　Food additives are used for many reasons. We add sugar and salt and other things to foods we prepare at home to make them taste better. Food producers have developed a range of additives that stabilize, thicken, harden, keep dry, keep wet, keep firm, or improve the appearance of their products. Additives can make food more convenient or nutritious, give it a longer shelf life, and make it more attractive to the consumer, thus increasing the sales and profits of the producers.

　　Food additives are presently the centre of a storm of serious argument. Food producers have been known to use additives that have not been proved safe; some substances in common use have been proved unsafe and have been taken off the market. Many people feel there’s a risk of eating food to which anything has been added. But food additives are now regulated by the FDA of the federal government, and new additives are subjected to strict testing before they can be placed on the market. For most people, the chances of developing serious side effects from the long-term use of presently approved food additives are very slim.

　　72. From the passage we can learn that______. 

　　A. all foods consist of chemical substances

　　B. it is right to reject chemicals in food

　　C. food additives are harmful to our health

　　D. natural foods are much safer than man-made ones

　　73. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

　　A. Foods with more additives have higher nutritional value.

　　B. To ensure food safety, the FDA will ban food additives.

　　C. Foods free of additives can keep a much longer shelf life.

　　D. Food additives can improve the quality of foods in many ways.

　　74. We can infer from the regulation to the food additives by the FDA that______. 

　　A. new additives will be approved more easily than before

　　B. food producers won’t be allowed to use new food additives

　　C. food with common-used additives will be taken off the market

　　D. food additives will be used in a safer and more scientific way

　　75. According to the writer, the food additive is ______.

　　A. worrying

　　B. acceptable

　　C. poisonous

　　D. avoidable

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　　59—62

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　　63-66 BADA

　　67-71 DCABB

　　72-75 ADDB