江苏省镇江市2017届高三年级第一次模拟英语试卷word版含答案

to create new neurological (神经系统的) routines that overpower those behaviors—if we take control of the habit loop—we can force those bad tendencies into the background. And once someone creates a new pattern, studies have demonstrated, going for a jog or ignoring the doughnuts becomes as automatic as any other habit.

Of course, those decisions are habitual, effortless. As long as your basal ganglia (基底核) is complete and the cues remain constant, the behaviors will occur unthinkingly. At the same time, however, the brain's dependence on automatic routines can be dangerous. Habits are often as much a curse as a benefit.

61. What can we learn about the habit loop from the first two paragraphs? A. It helps your brain understand what is worth remembering.

B. It is a three－step loop consisting of a cue, a routine and a reward. C. It becomes automatic and develops a sense of anticipation and desire. D. It reveals a basic truth that the pattern of a habit wilt unfold automatically. ( )62. The advantage of habits never really disappearing is that ________．

A. we can easily change what we eat B. we develop a routine of sitting on the sofa

C. we don't necessarily learn a skill again D. we can distinguish between bad and good habits ( )63. What can be inferred from the last sentence in Paragraph 4?

A. Habits can be changed and replaced. B. Habits can not be ignored or created. C. Old patterns always exist in our brain. D. New patterns seldom remain in our heads. ( )64. What does the passage mainly talk about?

A. The discovery of the habit loop. B. The automatic pattern of habits.

C. The research on the habit－forming process. D. The brain's dependence on automatic routines.

D

One steamy July afternoon in central Arkansas, I was working on an important project in my home office with a dear friend and colleague. My trusty printer was churning out (快速生产) a time－sensitive report when it simply stopped. After fifteen minutes of trying to repair, I decided to buy a new printer. Upon our return, my heart froze to see my house on fire.

Despite having spent much of my life writing, I was still lost for adequate words to describe the sick, sinking feeling of seeing your home, business, and belongings going up in flames along with photographs and memories collected over a lifetime. But the panic that filled my shocked heart in that awful moment was for the nine cats that shared my home after being rescued from situations of abuse and abandonment.

Responding to an early security－system warning, the amazing firefighters arrived in record time, but the chemical－laden smoke had already caused deaths. I examined and kissed each cat goodbye, extremely grateful that they had passed gently, without injuries or burns.

Only animal lovers really understand the unbelievable impact that the loss of one beloved four－legged family member can have on your heart, mind and soul. The loss of so many dearly loved creatures sent me reeling (发 蒙).

After staying with another great friend for a couple of weeks, I was relocated to a furnished apartment. One evening, about a month after moving in, I was occupied in writing a mystery novel when a falsetto “meow” sounded from outside the apartment door. Was it my mind playing tricks again? More than once I had heard, seen or felt the brush of one of my departed furry roommates. The meow grew louder and more insistent. Curious, I opened the door.

Sitting on the doorstep was a kitten (小猫) with an exotic black coat and alert amber eyes. A

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neighbor walking by picked him up and began petting him. When I remarked how cute her kitten was, she explained that he had been born under a bridge and looked around for food. This kitty－loving neighbor was quick to offer an extra litter box if I was interested in giving him a home. My immediate reaction was a facetious (开玩笑的) “that's all I need！” After_all,_my_resolution_(决心)_had_been_well_reasoned_and_remained_firm. But without hesitation she put the adorable kitten down. I thanked her and closed the door, resolved to just let him stay until a real home could be found.

That night, as I slid between the sheets of the still unfamiliar bed in the still unfamiliar apartment, the energetic little fur ball jumped onto the bed, yawned dramatically, and nestled by my side. Those who have never shared a sleep with a creature or two may not relate, but that was the first night since the fire that I actually slept. Stubbornly determined not to open myself to more animals—to more pain—I had refused to admit how desperately I missed having a warm fuzzy cuddled (依偎) close.

Needless to say, the cat community knew the precise prescription for healing far better than I. The name Starlight (Star for short) seemed perfect because that night he brought some light back into my life.

Star adores wrestling rubber bands, races up and down the stairs, darts outside anytime the door opens, suddenly appears everywhere I don't want him to be, holds onto the broom while I'm trying to sweep, and rolls in catnip or whatever else happens to be on the floor. In hindsight (事后看来), a better name might have been “Star, Stop It！”

In the five years since the fire, we have been through a lot, Starlight and I. We returned to the house, managed to keep the business alive, brought the mystery novel to the final edits before it's submitted in hopes of publication, and made a lot more resolutions. Star helped me through a massive, yet untraditional, healing of spirit. The memories of the kitties that passed in the fire now spark only warmth in my heart and win some smiles. Every single day, I appreciate the serendipitous (有意外收获的) nature of the Universe that sent me hope in the form of a little black furball.

So take a little advice from my furry friend: no matter how hopeless things may become or how fixed your resolution may be, open the door whenever opportunity knocks. It just might be a star to light your way.

)65. What made the author relieved after the fire was put out? A. A new printer helping finish the time－sensitive report. B. A description of the belongings going up in flames. C. The cats being rescued from situations of abandonment. D. The cats being dead without receiving injuries in the fire. )66. What probably caused the author to open the door?

A. The idea of seeing his beloved four－legged family member again. B. The impact of the loss of loved creatures on his mind and soul. C. The brush of his departed furry roommates playing tricks on him. D. The curiosity about the novel written in memory of his cats. )67. What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 6 mean? A. The author desired to make friends with a cat－loving neighbor. B. The author made a decision not to take in any animals.

C. The author didn't consider a cat－loving neighbor as a friend.

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D. The author made a decision to adopt other animals.

)68. The author had had a good sleep for the first time since the fire mainly because ________.

A. he never shared a sleep with a kitten B. he refused to admit missing a kitten C. he determined to open himself to pain D. he accepted the kitten and slept with it ( )69. What did the author say about Starlight? A. It was very naughty and made him annoyed. B. It knew how to make up prescriptions for healing. C. It made him regain hope and make progress.

D. It should have been given a wrong name “Starlight”. ( ) 70. What is the best title for the passage?

A. The Dream for Kittens B. Ways to Remove Sadness C. The Power of Resolutions D. Starlight to Give Hope

2017届高三年级第一次模拟考试(镇江市)

英语参考答案

第一部分：听力(共两节，满分20分)

1—5 BCBAA 6—10 BCBCC 11—15 BABBA 16—20 BBABB 第二部分：英语知识运用 (共两节，满分35分)

第一节：单项填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分) 21—25 CBBDB 26—30 DBADB 31—35 ADBDA

第二节：完形填空(共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分) 36—40 BADBC 41—45 ACADB 46—50 CDABC 51—55 DCABD

第三部分：阅读理解(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分) 56—60 BABAD 61—65 BCABD 66—70 ABDCD

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