北京市2009年高三英语高考模拟试卷

want other people to notice them .Brown is the opposite of black .It’s warm and friendly ,while black is threatening .

56．What does the author mainly talk about in the passage? A．Color and Character B．Color and Image C．Color and Occupation D．People are sensitive to color 57．Which of the following is true about color according to the passage? A．Eighty per cent of the world’s flags contain green. B．Brown is the opposite of pink, presenting warmth. C．Red creates an image of energy , danger and freedom. D．Blue is a peaceful and calm color.

58．The underlined word ―anonymous‖ roughly means ______ A．outstanding B．beautiful C．exciting D．unknown

（B）

This booklet is designed to help you and your family plan for and survive a major earthquake. By taking action to be prepared, you can lessen the impact of an earthquake on your family. Set aside some emergency supplies, and teach your family what to do at home during and after a disaster. You could be without help for up to 72 hours, so learn to cope for at least that long.

Movement of the ground is seldom the actual cause of death or injury. Most casualties（意外） result from partial building collapse and falling objects and debris, like toppling chimneys, falling bricks, ceiling plaster, and light fixtures. Many of these conditions are easily preventable.

Because earthquakes occur without warning, it’s important to take steps now to prepare, so that you know what you can do and how to respond — constructive, protective action is possible.

Have on hand for Any Emergency – Ideas for Home, Workplace, and Car.

Because you don’t know where you will be when an earthquake occurs, prepare a disaster supplies.

59．Who is the passage mainly written for ? A．scientists B．parents C．the public D．teachers 60．How can we lessen the impact of an earthquake on our family? A．Stay at home B．Keep away from high buildings C．learn some knowledge about the cause of earthquakes D．know what to do in a disaster 61．What will the writer talk about next? A．emergency supplies B．first aid C．toppling chimneys D．ceiling plaster 62．which can be the best title of this passage? A．Are You Prepared for the Next Earthquake B．Earthquakes Occur without Warning C．How to prevent earthquakes D．Cause of Earthquakes

（C）

Go ahead，talk to your dog.

As many a dog owner will prove, our furry friends are listening. Now, for the doubters, there is scientific proof that they understand much of what they hear. A border collie called Rico can fetch at least 200 objects by name， researchers in Germany say. The dog also appears to learn words for new objects as easily as a 3-year-old child would. Its word-learning skill is as good as that of a parrot or chimpanzee.

In one experiment, the researchers took all 200 items that Rico is supposed to know and divided them randomly into 20 sets of 10 objects each. The dog waited with one of his owners in

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one room, while an experimenter put a set of 10 objects into another room. Then, the owner told the dog to fetch one of the items. The dog had to go to the other room and bring the object back. In four trials, Rico got 37 out of 40 commands right. Because the dog couldn't see anyone to get visual clues about what to bring back, the scientists concluded that he must understand the meanings of certain words.

In another experiment, the scientists took one toy that Rico had never seen before and put it in a room with seven toys whose names he already knew. The dog's owner then told him to fetch the object, using a word Rico had never heard.

In 7 out of 10 trials, Rico picked the right object, suggesting that he figured out the answer by process of elimination. A month later, he remembered half of the new names, which further impressed the researchers.

Rico is probably smarter than the average dog, the scientists say. For one thing, he's a border collie, a breed known for its mental abilities. In addition, the 9-year-old dog has been trained to retrieve toys by their names since he was 9 months old.

It's hard to know if all dogs understand at least some of the words we say. Even if they do, they can't talk back. Still, it wouldn't hurt to sweet-talk your pup every now and then. You might just get a big, wet kiss in return!

63．The passage is probably taken from a book on _____. A．pets B．environment C．culture D．nutrition 64．It is implied that ____. A．Rico is probably cleverer than the average dog B．Only a few dogs can talk back to its owner C．if a chimpanzee is trained ,it can also recognize the names of objects D．All dogs can understand words

65．How long is it since Rico’s owner began to train him?

A．nine months B．3years C．over nine years D．more than eight years 66．Rico can do all the following except _____. A．understanding the meanings of certain words. B．picking the right object by process of elimination C．remembering all of the new names he learned D．retrieving toys by their names

（D）

The well－known Rushmore National Monument in the United States is built on the Rush Moore Peak，1829 meters above sea level，of the Black Hills in the south－west of South Dakota. It is a group of huge stone statues of four American presidents，George Washington，Thomas Jefferson，Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt. President Washington is the founding father of the country；the 3rd President Jefferson drafted the U. S. Declaration of Independence；the 16th President Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation and the26th President Roosevelt protected the average people’s right to compete fairly with trusts. All 1829 meters above sea level， made outstanding achievements for their country. They were pioneers of U. S. history. The stone statues of presidents were built at the suggestion of an historian in the State of Dakota，with a view to carrying forward the U. S. pioneering spirit everlastingly.

The statues are 18meters high. They are the highest and greatest realistic stone statues in the world，taller than a 6－storied building and larger than the Great Sphinx of Egypt. The size of each head is 20sq mt，with a 20-meter- long face，a 7-meter -long nose，a 2.6-meter- wide mouth and two 1.5-meter -wide eyes. Though not facing the same direction，they are all lifelike and look ahead gravely in harmony with fixed gazes. On clear days，one can have a sight of the four presidents with their firm and steady expression at a distance of dozens of kilometers.

Since the stone sculpture is unique in style，the Monument is now the U. S. National Art

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Centre of Popular Education. Groups of people keep streaming everyday to the site for a visit and tourists across the world are also interested in taking a view of this great Monument. 67．Which statement is false according to the first paragraph? A．The famous Rushmore National Monument is 1829 meters above sea level B．All the four presidents made great contributions to London. C．the group of statues are made of huge stones D．The statues are built to honor the presidents in the U.S

68．Why were those four presidents chosen ?Because the four presidents_____. A．made great contributions to their country B．were pioneers of US history C．played an important role in the different periods of the American history D．all of the above 69．What are the statues like? A．They look like a 6-storied building B．They are like the great Sphinx of Egypt C．They are like true men standing there D．They are lifelike , looking ahead with fixed gazes

70．For what groups of people across the world come to visit the Monument? They come___. A．to learn the U.S pioneering spirit B．to look back upon the history of the U.S C．to learn the art of sculpture D．to enjoy the view of the Monument

71．The proper title of the paragraph may be ____. A．The stone sculpture B．the Spirit of the USA C．Place of Interest D．Four Presidents of America

（E）

People across America are lining up at doctor’s offices, hospitals, and even shopping streets hoping to receive a flu shot .However, many of them have returned home without one.

This year’s flu season is starting early and it’s already spreading quickly .Officials said that the flu has now spread to 50states.That’s why the flu shot isn’t easy to find.

Help will soon be on its way .A manufacturer of the will ship 100,000 doses for adults, and 150,000for children soon. Although this could be one of the worst flu outbreaks in years, experts say that the flu is not a very serious disease for most people.

―We don’t need to fear or worry that something very bad will happen,‖ said the director of Centers for Disease control and Prevention.‖ Most of us will get through this fine.‖

Many public hospitals only give the vaccine to the elderly, children under two , and people with bad health problems. Chris Rikon, a mother in Maryland, was able to find a shot for her 13-month –old daughter , but not her two-year-old son.

―I would have felt better if both of them bad been able to get the shots.‖ Rikon said.

Gerberling also reminds people to use common sense during flu season. People should cover their mouths and noses when they cough ,and wash their hands often .children who have symptoms of the flu should stay home from school, and adults who develop the symptoms shouldn’t go to work .This simple prevention could prevent the illness from spreading .

Of course, there is always chicken soup to make you feel better. Scientific studies show that chicken soup actually does help people breathe better when they are sick. Scientists say that any hot liquid will help, but for some reason, soup does it best .They say that the soup’s smell may be important, but they are not completely sure why. And if you don’t like chicken, keep in mind that the healing effect comes from the soup ,not the chicken. 72．What is mainly discussed in the passage?

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A．Preventing the flu by people themselves B．The lack of the vaccine C．the spread of flu in America D．Ways to deal with the flu

73．Which statement is correct according to the passage? A．Help in the form of vaccine has arrived B．Chris Rikon’s case is used to prove the shortage of the shot C．Eating more chicken can help keep the flu away D．The reason why chicken soup is helpful is clear now 74．Chicken soup can help people with flu in the way that ____. A．chicken smell makes you feel better B．it’s delicious and makes you eat better C．its smell gives you comfortable breath D．the chicken provides you a better mind 75．Why most of the people can’t get the flu shot? A．Because it is expensive B．Because the manufacturer of the vaccine closed down C．Because the flu has spread widely ,there isn’t enough vaccine D．because only children and the elderly are given vaccine.

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第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）

第一节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） In front of a shop, there was long line of 76．_______ Bicycles. The parking attendant was busy with 77．_______ receiving and saw his customers off when a thief 78．_______ got a chance to steal a bicycle. The thief locked the 79．_______ bicycle, got on it and riding away. Seeing that, the attendant 80．_______ shouted to the people who were passing by for help. And 81．_______ unfortunately ,anybody reacted．Disappointed and 82．_______ helplessly, the attendant watched the thief disappear. 83．_______ Of course he had to pay the owner of the stealing 84．_______ bicycle 400 yuan as compensation. 85．_______

第三节 书面表达（满分 30 分）

讨论义务献血的好处。(100-120字)

1．16月14日被定为World Blood Donator Day去鼓励人们义务献血。增强救助别人意识

2．献血是一种高尚品行，在助人为乐与人为善的同时，也使自己的精神得到深化， 3．其次，献血有助于检查和保持身体健康，对一些疾病有预防作用。

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