高考冲刺预测卷-湖北卷（英语）

News about Hubei 2010 teachers' ___________ examination has been issued on the Internet.

To our great__________ , grandmother's illness proved not to be as serious as we had feared.

The news from Shanghai Expo garden yesterday said the main structure of Hubei museum has been_____________.

29-year-old Yicheng mayor named Zhou Senfeng was__________ by a great many netizens that he had copied someone else' papers.

It's worth downloading, because it's free and doesn't__________ a lot of disk space.

Without good instructions of the teacher, you will be likely to___________ a lot of bad habits while you are practising the piano.

--How many students are there in your class___________?
--Forty-five.

I left Jack__________the suitcase while I went to get the tickets.

Residents in Wuhan will be__________ to watch horse race every week since it is expected to be open formally in 2010.

He began to take political science__________ only when he left school.

第二节完形填空(共20小题，每小题1．5分，满分30分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Mobile phones are everywhere. It seems that no one can   31   without one. Mobile phones are a great way to stay   32   with friends and family.    33   it is important to remember that there are certain   34    when you should not be using your phone, the most important of these being during   35  
There is no reason   36   you should feel the need to have your mobile phone during class. Aren't you at school to   37   ? If you are in class, you should not be   38   your friends text messages or taking phone calls.
In America students would never be   39   to use their mobile phones during class. If you were to send or   40   a text message you would probably be kicked out of class. It is OK to have your mobile phone with you, you just need to remember to turn it   41   . It is very disturbing to hear a lot of tones and   42   during class.
As a teacher in China, I have to deal with students   43   mobile phones everyday. I have told my class to turn off their phones,   44   many students do not listen. The desire to be connected all the time seems to be   45   than the desire to learn.
It's easy to understand why it is so tempting(诱惑人的）to have your phone on during class. It seems so   46   to just send a short text message; it's not   47 anyone, is it? But you may actually be hurting yourself when you do this. Sending a text message also   48   your attention away from what's   49   in class, you may miss   50   important. The next time you think about sending a message in class you should think again.
31. A. survive       B. act                C. study              D. peak
32. A. friendly       B. close              C. connected          D. natural
33. A. Instead       B. However            C. Sometimes         D. Finally
34. A. times         B. days               C. hours              D. weeks
35. A. shopping      B. meeting            C. rest               D. school
36. A. when         B. that              C. why               D. where
37. A. play          B. learn              C. help               D. fight
38. A. sending       B. writing            C. posting             D. retaining
39. A. hoped        B. wished           C. allowed            D. encouraged
40. A. keep         B. help               C. take                D. receive
41. A. on           B. in                C. out                 D. off
42. A. ringing       B. sound             C. voice                D. shouts
43. A. thinking      B. using              C. considering           D. bringing
44. A. and          B. so                C. but                 D. then
45. A. faster        B. stronger           C. lower                D. easier
46. A. cheap        B. hard             C. easy                 D. brave
47. A. hurting       B. meeting           C. knowing              D. killing
48. A. pays         B. puts               C. breaks               D. takes
49. A. coming on      B. going through     C. going on           D. coming by
50. A. everything      B. something        C. anything            D. nothing

第三部分：阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)
第一节阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。(共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分)
Are some people born clever and others born stupid? Or is intelligence developed by our environment and our experiences? Strangely enough, the answer to both these questions is yes. To some extent our intelligence is given to us at birth, and no amount of special education can make a genius out of a child born with low intelligence. On the other hand, a child who lives in a boring environment will develop his intelligence less than one who lives in rich and varied surroundings. Thus the limits of a person's intelligence are fixed at birth, but whether or not he reaches those limits will depend on his environment. This view, now held by most experts can be supported in a number of ways.
It is easy to say that intelligence is to some extent something we are born with. The closer the blood relationship between two people, the closer they are likely to be in intelligence. Thus if we take two unrelated people at random from the population, it is likely that their degrees of intelligence will be completely different. If on the other hand we take two identical twins, they will very likely be as intelligent as each other. Relations like brothers and sisters, parents and children, usually have similar intelligence, and this clearly suggests that intelligence depends on birth.
Imagine that now we take two identical twins and put them in different environments. We might send one, for example, to a university and the other to a factory where the work is boring. We would soon find differences in intelligence developing, and this indicates that environment as well as birth plays a part. This conclusion is also suggested by the fact that people who live in close contact with each other, but who are not related at all, are likely to have similar degrees of intelligence.
51. By using the example that two people closer in blood relationship are closer in intelligence that writer wants to prove________.
A. intelligence is given at birth
B. intelligence can be developed by environment
C. intelligence can be developed by experience
D. education plays an important part in the development of education
52. A child who lives in rich and varied surroundings turns out higher in intelligence because______.
A. his family is rich and therefore can afford to develop his intelligence
B. he can break the limits of intelligence fixed at birth
C. his family is rich and provides him with various healthy food
D. these surroundings are likely to help him reach the limits of his intelligence
53. The writer of this article believes that_______.
A. the development of one's intelligence is determined by many factors working together
B. environment plays the most important role in the development of intelligence
C. education plays the most important role in the development of intelligence
D. birth plays the most important role in the development of intelligence
54. The best title for this passage might be______.
A. Intelligence                            B. Birth and Environment
C. The Answer to a Question                D. Why Are Some People Born Clever

Delicate Arch
Delicate Arch can be found in Arches National Park in Utah, USA. The arch stands alone at a height of 52 feet and is considered one of Utah's most important landmarks. In 2002, the Olympic torch passed through this arch to mark the beginning of the winter games.
Wave Rock
This 15-meter high and 110-meter long impressive natural rock formation is located in Western Australia. It looks like a large, smooth wave ready to break. Algae(海藻）grow on the surface of Wave Rock.
The Wave
The Wave is located on the slopes of the Coyote Buttes, Arizona, USA. This incredible formation can be reached by hiking approximately 4.8 kilometers, making the round trip to and from The Wave a nearly 9.7-kilometer hike that climbs about 107 meters in altitude.
James Bond Island
James Bond Island can be found in Aohang-Nga National Park in Thailand. The needle-shaped rock formation was named James Bond Island because it was featured in a 1974 Bond film The Man with the Golden Gun.
Devil's Tower
The formation known as Devil's Tower can be found in Wyoming, USA. Also known as Bear Tower, the rock formation is actually the neck of a volcano. It rises 386 meters above the surrounding land and the top of it is 1.558 meters above sea level.
The Giant's Causeway
The Giant's Causeway is located in Northern Ireland and has a series of over 40,000 columns made of basalt(玄武岩). Each column is connected and the formation is believed to be a result of volcanic ash. Believe it or not, when this formation was first discovered, scientists argued as to how it was formed. Some thought it was natural, others thought it was manmade, and some thought that perhaps it had been created by a giant!
Bryce Canyon National Park
One of the most impressive rock formations in the world is the Bryce Canyon in Utah, USA. It is a national park and despite its name, it is not actually a canyon, but rather a giant natural amphitheater( 圆形竞技场）created by erosion.
Pierce Rock
This rock formation is one of the largest natural arches in the world. This natural arch named Pierce Rock is an island in the Gulf of Saint Lawrence, Canada. It is 433 meters long,90 meters wide, and 88 meters at its highest point.
55. Which of the following rock formations is located in Asia?
A. Wave Rock.                            B. James Bond Island
C. The Giant's Causeway.                    D. Pierce Rock.
56. Which of the following rock formations is related to a volcano?
A. The Wave                            B. Devil's Tower.
C. Bryce Canyon National park.             D. Pierce Rock.
57. Which of the following words can best describe the rock formations?
A. Impressive.                               B. Unexpected.
C. Surprising.                                D. Unexceptional.
58. According to the passage, the scientists once argued with regard to__________at first.
A. why Pierce Rock was so featured
B. when Bryce Canyon National park came into being
C. what on earth these formations are connected with
D. how the Giant's Causeway was formed

We often focus on building relationships with others so that we forget the essential first step: being friends of ourselves. That is the crucial first step if we are to have good relationships with others. How can we have good relationships with others if we don't even have good relationship with ourselves? The problem might be worse than we expect. Maybe we don't like ourselves without realizing it.
For example, maybe you have made mistakes in the past which you feel bad about. You might be disappointed with yourself on why you could make such mistakes. Even if that happened in distant past, your subconscious (潜意识) mind still has a reason not to like yourself.
You might wish that you were born in different family, or that you have different background. Maybe you could not accept the fact that you are not as lucky as others, who seem to get whatever they want effortlessly because of their background.
You might have some personal traits that you don't like. For example, you may be an introvert ( 内向的人) and you don't like it; you wish you are an extrovert (外向的人).
Your achievements relate to others. They might have better achievements than you, and no matter how hard you tried, it might seem impossible for you to match them. You might then think that it's because you are not smart enough or don't have enough talents.
Is there anything that resonates (产生共鸣) with you? All these give reasons to you not to like yourself. That in turn makes it difficult for you to be a good friend to yourself.
Fortunately, there are always things you can do to fix the situation. Here are some tips:
1. Forgive yourself.
2. Accept things you can't change.
3. Focus on your strengths.
4. Write your success stories.
5. Stop comparing yourself with others.
6. Always be true to yourself.
59. The underlined word "traits" in the fourth paragraph probably means
A. particular qualities                       B. some disadvantages
C. special abilities                           D. training courses
60. One can't be friends with himself because
A. he won't forgive others' mistakes
B. he dislikes his background
C. he accepts some of his personal traits
D. he is proud of himself
61. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Resonating is very important for making friends.
B. How to make friends with ourselves is very difficult.
C. Writing your success contributes to stopping comparing with others.
D. Realizing your own advantages and good is good to you.
62. Which of the following is NOT mentioned according to the passage?
A. It's normal to make mistakes, so do yourself a favor by giving yourself forgiveness.
B. You will feel much relaxed if you treat things you can't change the way they are.
C. It's useless to compare yourself with others.
D. If you have a good family, you'll make friends with yourself.

After years of hearing drivers complain about scratches (划痕) on their cars, Japan's Nissan Motor Company has officially announced the next big thing--a paint that not only resists scratches and scrapes, but actually repairs itself within a few days.
The new material, developed by Nippon Paint Company, contains an elastic rubbery-like resin (弹性树脂) that is able to heal minor (较小的) marks caused by car wash equipment, parking lot encounters, road debris (石头碎片) or even on-purpose destruction.
The automaker admits its results vary depending on the temperature and the depth of the damage, but adds this is the only paint like it in the world, and tests prove it works.
Minor scratches, the most common type, are said to slowly fade over about a week. And once they're gone, there is no trace (痕迹) that they were ever there.
The special paint is said to last for at least three years after it is first applied, but there is no word yet on whether more can be added after that period.
Nissan claims car washes are the worst offenders for this type of damage, accounting for at least 80 percent of all incidents.
But the complete auto-healing won't come without scratching your wallet. The vehicle maker notes the special paint adds about $ 100 US to the price of a car.
It plans to use its new chemical mixture only on its X-Trail SUVs in Japan for now, as it looks for a more widespread presentation. And while plans to offer the feature overseas haven't been made yet, if it's a hit there, you can be almost sure market forces will drive it to these shores, as well.
63. From the article, we can find that_______.
A. the paint has already been used on cars by now
B. it beats other products of its kind in its lengthy effect
C. car damage is mainly caused by scratches and scrapes
D. marketing this paint in Europe is not under way
64. The paint used on cars can_________.
A. last 3 years before it is re-applied again
B. fade only in a few days
C. help to protect cars from minor paint damage
D. reduce car scrape incidents to 20 percent
65. What does the underlined part refer to?
A. Certain models of Nissan.
B. Name for one kind of paint.
C. Somewhere in Japan.
D. A word standing for a car-dealer store.
66. What can be inferred from the article?
A. The paint was developed by Nissan Motor Company.
B. The paint might work better in summer than in winter.
C. The mark on the car could disappear as soon as the paint is applied.
D. The paint is very popular in Japan.

With many college graduates struggling to find jobs, one of the most important for you to understand is that you're in school all your life. In fact, your real education is just beginning.
I'd like to pass on a few lessons that you didn't necessarily get in school. If you've been out of school for a few years or a lot of years, they could still teach you something.
· Develop relationships and keep networking, if I had to name a single characteristic shared by all the truly successful people I've met, I'd say it is the ability to create and nurture (培育) networks of contacts. Start strengthening your relationships now, so that they'll be in place when you really need them later. In the classroom it was mostly about individual performance. Success in real life requires relationships.
· Set goals. Ask any winner what the key to his or her success was, and you'll hear four consistent messages: vision, determination, persistence, and setting goals. If you don't set goals and determine where you're going, how will you know when you get there? Goals give you more than a reason to get up in the morning; they are an incentive (激励)to keep you going all day.
· Sense of humor. I'm a firm believer in using humor, though not necessarily jokes. A good sense of humor helps one understand the unconventional(非传统的), tolerate the unpleasant, and overcome the unexpected. There are plenty of times to be serious, but I believe that keeping things light and comfortable encourages better teamwork.
· Volunteer. It might be hard to do a lot of volunteer work at first, but people who help others on a regular basis have a healthier outlook on life.
67. By saying "your real education is just beginning", the author wants to
A. explain why it's difficult for college graduates to find jobs
B. show the importance of social experience, besides schooling, in education
C. advise students to value their time at school, and to study hard
D. advise college graduates to face bravely the problems they may encounter (遭遇)
68. You should start to strengthen your relationships now because______.
A. it will take you time to develop them before you need them
B. you may have gotten used to being judged as an individual, and need to change
C. successful people have no time to develop relationships with you
D. you need to spend a lot of time learning the importance of good relationships
69. The author believes that being humorous means that you_______.
A. should prepare jokes to be used in various situations
B. can deal with difficult situations in an easy and comfortable way
C. can show your difference from others and be able to succeed
D. should smile all the time and avoid being serious on any occasion
70. The target readers of this passage are probably_______.
A. educational experts
B. people who want to change jobs
C. college graduates who have just left school
D. high school students who are still at school

第Ⅱ卷
第四部分:书面表达(共两节，满分40分)
第一节完成句子(共10小题，每小题1．5分，满分l5分)
阅读下列各小题，根据括号内的汉语提示，用句末内的英语单词完成句子。
71．__________(尽管雨下得很大), they didn't cancel the football match. (as)
72. In London the huge clock____________(被称为)" Big Ben" is a major tourist attraction.    (refer)
73.___________(在国外长大) ,he couldn't speak Chinese well. (bring)
74. Jenny sat motionless ,listening to the teacher with_______(心不在焉). (wander)
75. He was upset about the constant noise,___________(不能将注意力集中在工作上).    (unable, centre)
76. Jack_________(和他的父亲就这件事发生意见分歧),which made both of them very    unhappy. (differ)
77.___________(除了熟悉中国的历史),Ben knows a lot about Chinese geography. (apart)
78. He__________(连续三次进行了尝试), and eventually succeeded at the third attempt.     (attempt)
79. ____________(患心脏病) for many years, he takes his medicine wherever he goes. (suffer)
80. By last Friday his money __________(由于失业而用完了) unemployment. (run, consequence)

第二节短文写作(满分25分)
最近，很多中学生都纷纷开起了自己的博客。一方面，博客可以作为展示自己的窗口，可以释放学习的压力，因此已经被越来越多的中学生所接受。但是，另一方面，很多家长和老师都认为管理个人博客要花相当多的时间和精力，会耽误学习。
请对这一现象进行简要介绍，并发表自己的看法。
注意：1．词数：l00左右，开头已给出，不计入总词数；
2．参考词汇：开博客 open one's blog。
Nowadays, it is a common phenomenon that more and more high school students open their own blogs On the Internet._________________________________________