广东省中山市2015年高三下学期第二次模拟考试英语试题.docVIP

广东省中山市2015届高三下学期第二次模拟考试英语试题 英 语 （本试卷三大题，满分135分。考试用时120分钟。） I. 语言知识及应用（共两节，满分45分） 第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分） A great many people are disappointed because of unrealistic expectations. Walking up to a department store’s 1 counter, an attractive young woman said, “I want to buy this material for a new dress. How much does it cost?” “Only one 2 per yard,” replied the smirking (自鸣得意的) male clerk. Not to be taken back by the funny words, the woman said, “That’s fine! I’ll take ten yards.” With 3 written all over his face, the clerk hurriedly 4 out and wrapped the cloth, and then held it out teasingly, leaning forward to receive his ? 5 ? The woman got the package quickly from the clerk and pointed to a little old 6 standing beside her. 揋randpa will pay the bill instead of me,?she 7 . He was no doubt disappointed. But in the course of living, many people are 8 when others do not 9 their expectations. In order to be happy, some expectations must be dropped. These three particular 10 and unhealthy expectations are some of the main causes: 1. Expect too much 11 .When others say, 揟hank you,?or in any way to show their gratitude, be happy. It is a gift! 2. Expect others to make you happy. They simply cannot do that. Make yourself happy and 12 your joy with others. 3. Expect not to be 13 . At times, people will simply not come through for you in the way you need. 14 them and move on. Get rid of these three unrealistic expectations and you can begin to expect more 15 right away! 1. A. computer B. cloth C. receptionist D. clothes 2. A. kiss B. pay C. dollar D. yuan 3. A. happiness B. enjoyment C. expectation D. courage 4. A. measured B. carried C. broke D. burst 5. A. budget B. payment C. reward D. money 6. A. guard B. man C. sculptor D. scholar 7. A. smiled B. begged C. waved