YCY高考英语自测试题
本试卷分为第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分，满分120分
YCY第Ⅰ卷（二部分，共85分）
第一部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）
第一节 语法和词汇知识（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
1． Qingming Festival , which falls on April 5 every year , is time-honored
tradition for the Chinese to honor their ancestors .
A．The; a B．/; the C．The ; the D．/; a
2． used to be common that candles were used after sunset . But now , candles are back in
fashion among teenagers .
A．They B．This C．That D．It
3．With mobile phones , it’s easier to communicate with people because you can them
almost any time .
A．touch B．get C．reach D．find
4．There are many things in different areas we can do to reduce the possible damage
caused by sandstorms .
A．what B．that C．which D．where
5．Alan sold most of his belongings . He has hardly left in the house .
A．everything B．anything C．nothing D．something
6．Michael Jackson was crowned as America’s most foolish person in 2006, narrowly out Dick Cheney for the title .
A．beat B．beaten C．being beat D．beating
7．Some students always fear to communicate with foreigners they spend much time on studying English .
A．because B．although C．since D．so that
8．Making choices be difficult , especially英才苑when there is no one to turn to for advice .
A．might B．should C．can D．must
9．Most of we call geniuses (天才)are successful only because they have made extraordinary efforts .
A．whom B．who C．which D．what
10．—I might have been home by 9 without the heavy rain .
—It’s too bad you it . Nancy was here and she wanted to see you .
A．didn’t make B．hadn’t made C．won’t make D．don’t make
11．Defeat is often temporary condition . By giving up you remain .
A．defeating B．defeated C．to defeat D．to be defeated
12．The manager has got a good business so his company is doing well .
A．sense B．idea C．thinking D．thought
13．There was a decline in chicken sales at McDonald’s when bird flu hit . The good news is that business .
A．has recovered B．had been recovered
C．recovered D．will be recovered
14．By no means created or destroy energy .
A．we can B．we can’t C．can we D．can’t we
15．—It’s much too beautiful a day to waste indoors .
—You are right .
A．Why don’t you stay at the library ? B．I’ve been looking forward to it for ages .
C．Get dressed and hurry to work . D．Let’s make the most of it .
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，掌握其大意，然后从16—35各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。
I’ve always loved pigeons . Some years ago I managed to persuade my wife to let me buy a few and start 16 them myself . They cost a lot of money and so they damaged our 17 a bit , but my wife never actually stopped me so I 18 carried on . I learnt so much about them that I could 19 a good racer anywhere and I bought some beauties . My pigeons won some top races, and I even began to make a bit of 20 .
You see, people are prepared to pay big prices if they get to know that your pigeons are 21 big prizes .
My wife had been changing her 22 to the pigeons over the last year or two anyway . She was quite 23 of all the prizes we’d won . Then there was the traveling , which she liked . You see someone has to take the pigeons a 24 way off and release them . Some of the 25 were really nice , but I never traveled . I used to like to wait at home and see them come in . They’ve got this wonderful sense of 26 , which英才苑can bring them back home so quickly . They’d flown hundreds of miles sometimes 27 storms or against strong winds . And there they’d come , tiny white birds against the great 28 . Then I’d watch them 29 round and come down onto the landing shelf . I’d look at my watch and think . “My goodness, that’s a good 30 . And I’d take off the little leg ring and push it through the machine to 31 what time he’d arrived . Then my wife would 32 up and say , “Has he arrived yet ?” Then we would work out if we’d won 33 .
Then last year we had a 34 ! One of them got some sort of flu and died , and then they all 35 . It was terrible . I had to burn them all . We lost a fortune , of course .
16．A．racing B．feeding C．flying D．teaching
17．A．dream B．work C．hobby D．marriage
18．A．just B．even C．almost D．hardly
19．A．notice B．produce C．imagine D．recognize
20．A．living B．fun C．money D．change
21．A．winning B．offering C．giving D．making
22．A．support B．decision C．relation D．attitude
23．A．proud B．fond C．careful D．sure
24．A．different B．long C．short D．far
25．A．distances B．activities C．trips D．prizes
26．A．direction B．sight C．learning D．touch
27．A．over B．across C．with D．through
28．A．heaven B．mountain C．cloud D．sky
29．A．turn B．dance C．circle D．whistle
30．A．journey B．speed C．luck D．landing
31．A．write B．record C．count D．memorize
32．A．come B．show C．stay D．cheer
33．A．again B．finally C．only D．more
34．A．danger B．chance C．disaster D．problem
35．A．flew away B．went down C．let out D．died off
第二部分：阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40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。
A
Years ago , I was taking a maths class over the summer , and had a teacher who liked to talk about his past with funny stories. He related that he had been a math teacher in the Air Force, where it was his duty to force sleepy young soldiers to stay awake for an hour of math at 8:00 in the morning in a large , warm , dimly-lit auditorium . One day , he came into the lecture hall and saw his class even sleepier and less attentive than usual . He realized that something exciting would have to be done .
Now this classroom was very old , and the blackboards, which had been nailed on to the walls with old black iron nails , had become loose over the years . As a result , these black nails stuck out almost invisibly from the blackboard and this teacher kept banging his hands on them while erasing the board. He decided to put them to good use .
With enough of a flourish (夸张的动作) to ensure the class’ attention , he went to the front of the room , near one edge of the board . Then , clearing his throat , he drew a coat hook right near one of the protruding (突出) nails .He went to hang his coat and hat on the hook that he had drawn in chalk (really on the nail , of course ). Then he went on to give that day’s lecture .He told us that the entire class had their eyes to the front of the room throughout the lecture . He didn’t know if they’d heard a single word he’d said , but at least they looked attentive.
At the end of the class , the lecturer would usually leave by a small door near the blackboards , while the class would leave through the large doors at the back of the hall . When class was over , he took his coat and hat , erased the coast hook , and left through the small door —and was followed by the entire class, lining up to go past the blackboard to see how he’d done it !
36．When the funny story happened, the author was .
A．a soldier who just joined the Air Force
B．having a math class in his summer vacation
C．teaching a maths class over the summer
D．doing something that the passage doesn’t mention
37．What can we infer from the passage ?
A．Young soldiers always felt sleepy in maths classes .
B．The auditorium where maths was taught was well-equipped .
C．The young soldiers would be attentive in maths classes from then on
D．Students would leave by the small door near the blackboards.
38．What most attracted the entire class’ attention ?
A．The teacher’s lecture . B．The hook drawn in chalk.
C．The teacher’s coat . D．The black nail .
39．Which of the following characters did the teacher NOT possess ?
A．Smart . B．Humorous . C．Responsible . D．Strict .
B
There is a popular belief among parents that schools are no longer interested in spelling . No school I have ever taught in has ever ignored spelling or considered it unimportant as a basic skill . There are , however , different ideas about how to teach it , or how much priority (优先权) it must be given over general language development and writing ability . The problem is , how to encourage a child to express himself freely and confidently in writing without holding him back with the complexities (复杂性) of spelling .
If spelling becomes the only focus of his teacher’s interest , clearly a bright child will be likely to “play safe” .He will tend to write the only words within his spelling range , choosing to avoid adventurous language . That’s why teachers often encourage the early use of dictionaries and pay attention to content rather than technical ability .
I was once shocked to read on the bottom of a sensitive piece of writing about a personal experience : “This work is terrible ! There are far too many spelling errors and your writing is terrible.” It may have been a sharp criticism of the pupil’s technical abilities in writing , but it was also a sad reflection on the teacher who had omitted to read the essay ,which contained some beautiful expressions of the child’s deep feelings . The teacher was not wrong to draw attention to the errors , but if his priorities had centered on the child’s ideas , an expression of his disappointment with the presentation would have given the pupil more motivation to seek improvement .
40．Teachers are different in their opinions about .
A．the difficulties in teaching spelling
B．the role of spelling in general language development
C．the complexities of the basic writing skills
D．the necessity of teaching spelling
41．The underlined expression “play safe” probably means .
A．to write carefully B．to do as teachers say
C．to use dictionaries frequently D．to avoid using words one is not sure of
42．Teachers encourage the use of dictionaries so that .
A．students will be able to use more words to express their ideas .
B．students will have more confidence in writing
C．teachers will have less trouble in correcting mistakes
D．students will learn to be independent of teachers
43．The major point discussed in the passage is .
A．the importance of developing writing skills
B．the complexities of spelling
C．the correct way of marking compositions
D．the relationship between spelling and the content of a composition
C
Yellowstone Weather
Yellowstone National Park is at high altitude . Most of the park is above 7,500 feet (2,275 meters ).
Yellowstone’s weather is unpredictable . In summer , it may be warm and sunny with temperatures in the high 70s. At night in any given month , the temperature may drop close to freezing . So it is best to come prepared for cold evenings and mornings , especially if you are camping or hiking . When you leave your campsite , please leave it prepared for possible thundershower and wind.
A sunny warm day may become fiercely stormy with wind, rain , sleet and sometimes snow. Without enough clothing , an easy day hike or boat trip can turn into a battle for survival .
| Seasonal Weather Information | |
| Spring Cold and snow continue into May, although temperatures gradually climb. Early in spring , daytime temperatures average in the 40s and 50s; by late May and June , they may reach the 60s and 70s. Nighttime lows fall below freezing . | SummerDaytime temperatures are usually in the 70s, occasionally reaching the 80s in the lower elevations (高度). Nights are cool , temperatures may drop in the 40s and 30s—sometimes even the 20s.June can be cool and rainy ; July and August tend to be somewhat drier , although afternoon thundershowers are common . |
| Fall Weather can be pleasant , although temperatures average 10-20 degrees lower than summer readings. Nighttime lows can fall into teens and lower . Snowstorms increase in frequency as the weeks go by or towards the end of the fall season . | WinterTemperatures often stay near zero throughout the day , occasionally reaching high in the 20s. Subzero nighttime lows are common . Annual snowfall averages nearly 150 inches in most of the park . At higher places , 200-400 inches of snow have been recorded . |
44．The author writes this passage most probably for those who plan to in Yellowstone National Park .
A．do research work B．take a business trip
C．have sports games D．spend their holidays or take a tour
45．Which of the following best describes Yellowstone’s weather ?
A．Yellowstone’s weather is generally changeable and it snows most of the year .
B．The lowest nighttime temperature often stays above zero in winter .
C．Weather in fall is pleasant and temperatures never fall below freezing .
D．It’s pretty warm in the day and very cold at night throughout the year .
46．If you are planning to spend your holiday in Yellowstone National Park in summer , what should you take with you ?
A．Just some light clothing such as T-shirts or skirts .
B．Just some warm clothing such as sweater and coats .
C．Both light clothing and warm clothing .
D．Either light clothing or warm clothing .
47．What does the underlined word “readings” refer to ?
A．literature works B．books C．announcements D．figures
D
In the US and Britain , the slogan around colleges was “Save water . Shower with a friend.” Now Wuhan University has come up with another system for the campus bathhouse . It charges students for the amount of time in a shower . Before entering the bathhouse , students pay for the amount of time they want in the shower with cash or their student ID card . The clock starts ticking the minute the tap is turned on . It pauses when a button is pressed for soap . An integrated circuit (IC) card reader at each tap show the time . No money , no water , the benefits of the new system can be seen with the old system , which charged yuan for each person regardless of the time in the shower . The university used about 320 tons of water daily under the old system , but only 160 tons now .
Many students use the new system but opinions on it are divided . Some students say it is bad because bathing had become a sort of race . Many people using it for the first time are not sure how long they need to shower . Some might be embarrassed if their time is up and they’re still covered in soap . They have to ask the bathhouse worker to help them buy extra time .
“It’s a problem with the system that you can not buy extra time on the ID card,” said Ren , a freshman in Wuhan University . The university is also considering some students’ suggestions that they be allowed to pay after they’ve finished the shower . Not surprisingly , some are complaining they can not enjoy the shower as they like . but many students say the move helps them develop a water-saving sense .
Without the time limits ,most students tended to shower for 30 minutes to an hour in the bathhouse . Some even used the hot water to wash their clothes . “In my experience , 10-20 minutes is enough ,” said Dai Zhihua , a third-year student who usually takes 8 minutes .
A similar system has been installed in other universities . Shanghai Normal University introuduced it at its Fengxiang Campus in September . The bathing fee there is 0.2 yuan per minute . One male student responded by setting a record with a two-minute shower .
48．According to the passage , which of the following is NOT true ?
A．Students pay for the amount of time they want in the shower .
B．The clock times all through while the student is bathing except when the bather paused for
soap .
C．If money runs out , there will be no water .
D．Having finished bathig , the student has to pay for it .
49．Since the new system has performed , of water can be saved .
A．a quarter B．one third C．one half D．two thirds
50．It can be inferred from the passage that .
A．the new operation can solve the water crisis (危机)
B．the new operation can rise students’ environmental awareness
C．a similar operation has been set in other universities
D．the university has saved much water as a result of the new system
51．In which column(专栏)can you most probably find the passage ?
A．People B．Society C．Campus Life D．Lifestyle
E
In any countries there is a fixed charge for personal services . A certain percentage may be added to the bill at a hotel or restaurant for the service . In other places , the customer may be expected to give a tip , or a small amount of money , as a sign of appreciation whenever services are performed . In the United States , thee is no consistent (一致的) practice in regard to tipping . The custom is more common in a large city than in a small town . A native American may often be in doubt abut when and how much to tip when he is in a city that is strange to him . In general , however , a tip is expected by the porter who carries your baggage , by taxi drivers (except , perhaps in a small town ), and by those serve you in hotels and restaurants .
When you pick up your incoming luggage at an airport , you may tip the man who takes it to the taxi or airport bus . He usually expects 35 cents a bag for his service . In some cities the taxi that takes you to your hotel may have one meter that shows the cost of the trip and another that shows the cost of the trip and another that shows a fixed charge, usually about 20 cents , for extra . In some cities the taxi driver may expect a tip in addition to the extra , especially if he carries your suitcase . If no extra is charged , a tip is usually given . Hotels generally do not make a service charge , though there are places where one is added . It is customary , however , to give something to the porter who carries you suitcases and shows you to your room . In case of doubt , 35 cents for each bag he carries is satisfactory . In a restaurant you generally leave about 15 percent of the bill in small change on that table as a tip for the person who has served you . A service charge is generally not included except in some of the larger , more expensive places . If the order is small—a cup of coffee at a lunch counter , or something of the sort—a tip is not usually expected .
52．According to the passage , the practice of giving tips .
A．is consistent throughout the world B．varies from place to place in the USA
C．is consistent in large towns in the USA D．is consistent in small towns in the USA
53．According to the passage , which of the following is NOT correct ?
A．Extra is a fixed charge in some cities .
B．Extra is similar to a tip in some cases .
C．If the extra is paid , one doesn’t tip any more .
D．Some hotels require people to pay a service charge .
54．According to the passage , the amount of money for a tip .
A．is the same across restaurants and hotels
B．depends on how much one pays for the service he gets
C．generally varies according to the size of one’s bag in hotel
D．is usually small for a cup of coffee at a lunch counter
55．From the passage we learn that .
A．Americans sometimes are not sure how to tip
B．people in large towns know more about tipping
C．one has to tip no matter how big or small the order is
D．people sometimes don’t tip when they are not satisfied
第Ⅱ卷（共35分）
第三部分 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）
此题要求改正所给短文中的错误。对标有题号的每一行作出判断：如无错误，在该行右边的横线上画一个勾（√）；如有错误（每行只有一个错误），则按下列情况改正：
该行多一个词：把多余的用斜线（\）划掉，在该行右边横线上写出该词，并也用斜线（\）划掉。
该行缺一个词：在缺词处加一个漏词号（/\），在该行右边横线上写出该加的词。
该行错一个词：在错的词下划一横线，在该行右边横线上写出改后的词。
注意：原行没有错的不要改。
Recently we have had a heating discussion on 56．
whether people should keep the pets at home in cities . 57．
Some students think it’s a good idea to keep pets because of 58．
many old people who live alone at home can get some comforts 59．
from pets .Besides , getting along well with animals will 60．
make our life interesting .
On the other hand, the other students against the idea . 61．
In our opinion , if too many people keep pets at home , 62．
it will do harm to the environment . What was worse , pets may 63．
make too much noise and even attack people .
I like animals , but I don’t think it’s bad to keep pets at 64．
home .But we must make some measures to prevent them 65．
polluting our environment .
第二节 书面表达（满分25分）
假若你是《21世纪英语报》(21st Century ) Heart to Heart 栏目的编辑，收到如下一封学生来信，请你根据来信内容，写一封回信，建议对方体谅老师的用心并和老师进行沟通。
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注意：
1．词数100左右，信的开头和格式已为你写好。
2．可根据内容要点适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Zhang Hua,
I am sorry you are having difficulty with your Chemistry classes .