北京市各区高考英语一二模试题七选五部分文档格式.docx

1、The Mississippi The Mississippi is a great river whose relationship with man goes way back beyond its discovery in the 16th century. The River Indians used it as a highway and as a source of food, and it was they who gave it its name“misi”meaning“great”and“sipi”meaning“water”When the length of its b

2、ranch, the Missouri, is added to it, the Mississippi becomes greater. 71 . From the source of the Missouri to the tip of the delta （三角洲）, it is 2, 480 miles long. Great rivers are likely to suffer floods. In 1927 the Mississippi flooded 26 thousand acres, sweeping away farms, towns, everything in it

3、s path. In 1938 its floods drowned or killed 200 people and made millions homeless. Today the river has largely been controlled. 72 . Industries have spread down some of the waterways of the delta, but otherwise the delta is a remote place, the homeland of a little colony of French Canadians that th

4、e British drove out of Nova Scotia in the 18th century. They still speak French, mixed with English, Indian, Spanish and Negro idioms. They keep to themselves, fanning the rich soil of the delta. 73 . 74 . Pioneers who first reached its banks wondered not only where it went, but what lay beyond. In

5、1764 the French founded a city on the right bank of the river, and named it after their king, Louis XV. This city, named St. Louis, became the jumping-off place for the adventurous men and women who opened up the Great Plains, and the way to the Far West. Some 40 years earlier, at the beginning of t

6、he 18th century, the French had founded another city just above the Mississippi delta, New Orleans. 75 . New Orleans is one of the great ports of the world, and one of the greatest terminals for both sea and river traffic. AIt was the Mississippi that made the city what it is BLevees, high banks bui

7、lt of earth, hold back the flood waters CTherefore, as we know, its the third longest river in the world DIt is known that the“Great Water”has also been a frontier river EHowever, they paddled up and down the Mississippi in their boats to seek their fortune FThe“Great Water”always remains a thread,

8、for the streets of the city are below the level of the river GThey call themselves Cajuns, who have actually been leading fairly primitive lives and preserving their own traditions海淀区（2010年二模试题）：根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。Over the last 25 years, British society has changed a great deal or at least

9、 many parts of it have. 71 . Ideas about social class whether a person is “working - class” or “middle - class” are one area in which changes have been extremely slow.In the past, the working-class tended to be paid less than middle-class people. The typical working man would collect his wages on Fr

10、iday evening and then, it was widely believed, having given his wife her housekeeping, would go out and squander the rest on beer and betting.The old style of what a middle-class man did with his money was perhaps nearer the truth. He was-and still is - inclined to take a longer-term view. Not only

11、did he regard buying a house as a most important thing, but he also considered the education of his children as extremely important. 72 . Only in very few cases did workers have the opportunity （or the education and training） to make such long-term plans. 73 . In a large number of cases factory work

12、ers earn as much as their middle class supervisors （管理者）. Social security and laws to improve century, have made it less necessary than before to worry about tomorrow. Working-class people seem slowly to be losing the feeling of inferiority（自卑感）. In fact there has been a growing tendency in the past

13、 few years for the middle-classes to feel slightly ashamed of their position. 74 .They generally tend to share very similar tastes in music and clothes, they spend their money in having a good time, and save for holidays or longer-term plans when necessary. There seems to be much less difference tha

14、n in precious generations. 75 . As long as this gap exists, there will always be a possibility that new conflicts and jealousies will emerge, or rather that the old conflicts will re-appear, but between different groups. ANowadays, a great deal has changed BBoth of these provided him and his family

15、with security CAs a result, differences in life styles and attitudes came into existence DHowever, we still have a wide gap between the well paid and the low - paid EIn recent years, the working class people have begun to design long term plans FIn some ways, however, very little has changed, partic

16、ularly where attitudes are concerned GThe changes in both life styles and attitudes are probably most easily seen amongst younger people海淀区（2011年一模试题）：根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Our Fears can change the Reality of the SituationAt times, our worries and anxieties can defeat us. In add

17、ition, our worries can change our understanding of what is reality and what is not. Here is a brief list of techniques that you can use to help gain a better viewpoint on things during your anxious moments. 71 A person should take a deep breath and try to find something to do for a few minutes to ge

18、t their mind off the problem. A person could get some fresh air, listen to some music, or do an activity that will give them a fresh perspective on things.Remember that our fearful thoughts are made to seem worse and can make the problem worse. 72 When unexpectedly having thoughts that make you fear

19、ful or anxious, challenge those thoughts by asking yourself questions that will maintain objectivity and common sense.Be smart in how you deal with your fears and anxieties. Do not try to deal with everything all at once. When facing a current or upcoming task that makes you anxious, break the task

20、into a series of smaller steps. 73 Remember that all the worrying in the world will not change anything. Most of what we worry about never comes true. 74 Everything else you can leave in the hands of God.It is not easy to deal with all of our fears and worries. When your fears and anxieties have the

21、 best of you, try to calm down and then get the facts of the situation. The key is to take it slow. All you can do is do your best each day, hope for the best, and when something does happen, take it easy. 75 A. Take it one step at a time and things will work out.B. When feeling anxious, stop what y

22、ou are doing and try to do something relaxing.C. This will give you the confidence to manage your anxiety.D. Instead of worrying about something that probably wont happen, concentrate on what you areable to do.E. The next time you feel depressed, review your list and think about the good things that

23、 you havein your life F. A good way to manage your worry is to challenge your negative thinking with positive statementsand realistic thinking.G. Completing these smaller tasks one at a time will make the stress more manageable and increases your chances of success.海淀区（2011年二模试题）：第二节：（共5小题； 根据短文内容，从

24、短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。The First Americans There was a time long ago when a land bridge connected Asia and North AmericaThe first settlers in North America crossed this land bridge from what is now Siberia to AlaskaThe people who made this initial crossing were probably following the animals they us

25、ed for food Eventually, the oceans rose and the land bridge between the continents disappearedThe settlers, who I shall call the First Americans , could not return to their homeland 71 For the next few thousand years, the First Americans migrated south and east throughout North and South AmericaThey

26、 made the journey all the way from Alaska to the southern! tip of South America, a distance of more than 10,000 miles 72 In the far north, above the Arctic Circle, the First Americans became hunters of the ocean 73 In the brief summer, they gathered berries and other plantsIn the winter, they stayed

27、 in lodges much of the time preparing for the next summerIt was a hard life, but they learned to survive in these harsh conditions Farther south, in what is now Arizona, Utah, Colorado, and New Mexico, the First Americans became cliff dwellers （悬崖居民）They began by living in caves that already existed

28、 in the cliffs 74 The dwellings they constructed in many ways resembled todays apartment buildings 75 They built a system of dams and canals so they could store and use water almost any time of the yearThey were so successful that they could raise fruits and vegetables that were not found naturally

29、in the desert In Mexico and South America, the First Americans founded civilizations that were among the greatest in the worldThey built huge pyramids, lived in fabulous cities, and made great advances in science and mathematics long before the Europeans arrived A. They also discovered foods like co

30、rn and potatoes B. Along the way, they established many different civilizations C. The First Americans of the Southwest learned to irrigate the desert D. They would have to survive in the New World, they had discovered E. They built boats of animal skins and hunted or fished for their food F. People

31、 living near each other tended to share similar environments and customs G. They discovered how to add to the caves by building structures of wood and stone海淀区（2012年一模试题）：If you have ever been in a school play or even made believe you were a doctor, detective, or a space traveler, you know the enjoyment that acting brings. Almost all of us have the wish to play the part of someoneor somethingelse. 71 In the ancient world, acting was often associated with reli