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1、2015级高三英语第二次模拟考试试卷第卷一、阅读理解 (共15题；每小题2分，满分30分)AWhats on in Beijing?Discover the best things to do in Beijing with our weekly introduction of art and exhibitions, music, performances and trending activities around town. To recommend an upcoming event or activity, please contact li-ping(.Jersey BoysJer
2、sey Boys is a Broadway musical that dramatizes the rise and fall of Frankie Valli and the 1960s rock n roll group Four Seasons.According to Selladoor Worldwide, the groups Beijing tour will see a brand-new production of the musical. Since its 2005 premiere（首映） in New York, the musical has won 57 maj
3、or awards worldwide.2:30 pm to 7:30 pm, Jan. 5 to Jan. 13. Tianqiao Performing Arts Center, 9 Tianqiao Nandajie, Xicheng District. 400 - 635 - 3355.Ticket: 199 - 1 299 yuan($ 30 - $ 200)London Philharmonic Orchestra set to thrill BeijingThe London Philharmonic Orchestra will give two performances in
4、 Beijing on Jan. 5 and 6.Under Russian conductor Vasily Petrenko, the orchestra will perform pieces by H. Berliozs and P. I. Tchaikovskys.7:30 pm, Jan. 5-6. Concert Hall, National Center for the Performing Arts, 2 West Changan Avenue, Xicheng District. 010 - 6655 - 0000.Ticket: 380 - 1 680 yuanWorks
5、 of Chinese master woodcarverA solo exhibition of Chinese woodcarving master Lu Guangzheng is underway at the National Museum. The exhibition is a showcase of traditional woodcarving techniques unique to the city of Dongyang, East Chinas Zhejiang Province.9 am - 5 pm (closed on Mondays), through Jan
6、. 21. National Museum of China, 16 East Changan Avenue, Dongcheng District. 010 - 6511 - 6188.Ticket: FreeLarge-scale (大型的) immersive showThe large-scale show Memory 5D +, directed by Ulan Xuerong, is ongoing in Beijing from Jan. 4 to 7. The show follows the emotional entanglement (纠结) between black
7、 and white spirits, representing yin and yang, and the flora girl.7:30 pm, Jan. 5; 2:30 pm/7:30 pm, Jan. 6; 7:30 pm, Jan. 7. Beijing Exhibition Theater, 135 Xizhimenwai Dajie (Street), Xicheng District.Ticket: 180 - 1 080 yuan1What does the writer tell us about Jersey Boys?A. It is a successful musi
8、cal play.B. It will be on for 8 days.C. It is a Broadway musical group.D. The ticket of the play is the cheapest.2What can be expected to show up in National Museum of China?A. Jersey Boys.B. London Philharmonic Orchestra.C. Large-scale immersive show.D. Works of Chinese master woodcarver.3Whats the
9、 purpose of this passage?A. To catch peoples eyeballs.B. To show the best things in Beijing.C. To give information about events in Beijing.D. To persuade people to participate in some activities.BSmokers may ignore the health warnings by telling themselves their habit makes them look cool. After all
10、, sex symbols James Dean and Humphrey Bogart were rarely seen without a cigarette. However, the latest evidence shows that smoking actually makes you less attractive to the opposite sex. Wrinkles from smoking a cigarette may be to blame for people judging non-smokers to be better-looking.This was th
11、e result of a study asking more than 500 people to pick the most attractive of twins where one smoked and the other did not. Men found female non-smokers the most attractive in two-thirds of cases, while women chose non-smoking men as the most attractive 68 percent of the time.Professor Ian Penton-V
12、oak, a co-author of the study from Bristol University, said, “People assume that smoking causes damage to the skin and appearance, but this is a really neat way of looking at it because these twins are genetically identical, so we can control for genetic factors involved in ageing. Appearance seems
13、to be important to people, especially young people, so we could use these sorts of findings as a basis for future interventions to stop people smoking.”Smoking can speed up the normal ageing, even after only a decade. Nicotine causes narrowing of the blood vessels in the outermost layers of the skin
14、, while the chemicals in tobacco smoke damage collagen and elastin, fibres which give the skin its elasticity (弹性).The wrinkles this causes are added to by facial expressions made when smoking such as pursing the lips when inhaling (吸气) or squinting to keep smoke out of your eyes.4Why does the autho
15、r mention James Dean and Humphrey Bogart?A. To persuade smokers to give up smoking.B. To compare them with non-smokers.C. To tell us many people are influenced by them.D. To show understanding and comfort smokers.5What can we learn from Para. 2 and Para. 3?A. 500 twins were surveyed for the study.B.
16、 Probably young people pay more attention to their appearance.C. Female non-smokers are more attractive than male ones.D. Professor Ian Penton-Voak is the leading author of the study.6What is Professor Ian Penton-Voaks altitude to smoking?A. Disapproving. B. Favorable.C. Unconcerned. D. Cautious.7What can
