2014-2015高三英语摸底答案
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试卷类型：A唐山市2014-2015学年度高三年级第三次模拟考试英语试卷第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题：每小题2分，满分30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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
AOwl City isn’t a place. It’s a band, but a band with only one member named Adam Young.The 29-year-old American singer & songwriter rose to global fame in 2009 with just one dreamy and happy song, Fireflies, which paints a picture of “getting 1,000 hugs from 10,000 lightning bugs (虫子)”. Next month, Young is singing his songs to fans across China, with one show in Beijing on May 14, 2015, another in Guangzhou on May 19.Adam describes himself as somewhat of a loner. It’s true, considering that he mostly does interviews via e-mail. While in high school, Young neither had a large network of friends nor participated in a lot of after-class activities, so music became important to him.After school, Young would spend hours alone in the basement of his parents’ late-Victorian farmhouse. The windowless place eventually became the base for all of his musical creations, which were otherwise light and optimistic.Even after he went on to college, it remained a place where he could work out the ideas that had been in his head all day during his schoolwork and his job with Coca-Cola. He spent two years packing and loading trucks in their storehouses.In the summer of 2007, Young completed the recording of seven tracks. Adopting the name Owl City, he uploaded his music to the social networking site MySpace, and the response was unbelievable. One thing led to another and he was offered a deal.Owl City’s songs have always had a lot of imagery (意象) in them, and his first full-length album Ocean Eyes has good examples. Young’s music style basically came from his imagination in the basement. “I would just imagine and daydream, blocking everythin g out,” he told Relevant magazine.21. When did Owl City become world-famous?A. In 2015.B. In 2009.C. When he was in high school.D. When he was in college.22. Where did Young create his songs?A. In the school.B. In a truck.C. In a storehouse.D. In the basement.23. What can we learn from the last two paragraphs?A. His career took off unexpectedly.B. He made an agreement with MySpace.C. He was often disturbed by the outside world.D. Relevant Magazine interviews Young via e-mail.24. Which of the following can best describe Adam Young?A. Optimistic and generous.B. Lonely but kind.C. Imaginative and quiet.D. Talented but impolite.BThe University of Bedfordshire was established in 2006 following a combination between the University of Luton and De Montfort University’s Bedford, which has a long history of education dating back to 1882.Courses & TeachingThere are four institutes at the university: Institute of Creative Arts, Technologies and Science, Institute of Healthcare, Institute of Business and Institute of Education. Alongside its bachelor’s and master’s degrees, the university runs a number of Healthcare short courses and training programmes for would-be teachers.CostsUndergraduate degrees at the university cost £9,000 per year.Part-time courses are charged pro-rata (按比例), with 30 credit modules (模块) being charged at £1,500. 120 credits are required for each level to be completed.FacilitiesThe university has six campuses: Luton, Bedford, Aylesbury, Milton Keynes, Putteridge Bury and Butterfield. The latter two are located outside Luton. The majority of courses are delivered at the university’s two main campuses in Luton and Bedford.A planning application is being prepared for a £26 million library, with building work due to start in summer 2015 and expected to be completed by August 2017. A redevelopment project at the Bedford campus is to be completed by December 2016. The development will include a building containing dance studios, informal learning spaces and a student club.There are several gyms, dance studios, fitness centers and sports halls. There are a total of 41 competitive teams including athletics, football, golf, netball, and rugby.Contact informationAddress: University of Bedfordshire, Park Square, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 3JU.Clearing Hotline: 0800 013 092525. Who will most probably be accepted by the University of Bedfordshire?A. A student who is interested in literature.B. A man who is teaching in a middle school.C. A girl who aims to get a doctor’s degree.D. A young man who wants to be a businessman.26. If you want to finish a level of a part-time course, you must pay _________.A. £6,000B. £1,500C. £9,000D. £4,50027. About the facilities of the university we know ________.A. Butterfield is one of the main campusesB. a new library is under construction nowC. the Aylesbury campus is being redevelopedD. the university appeals to students fond of sportsCWorld’s richest woman Gina Rinehart is suffering a media firestorm over a n article in which she blames the middle class for “drinking, or smoking and socializing” rather than working to earn their own fortune. What if she has a point?Steve Siebold, author of “How Rich People Think,” spent nearly three decades interviewing millionaires around the world to find out what separates them from everyone else. It had little to do with money itself, he told Business Insider. It was about their mentality.Average people think money is the root of all evil (罪恶). Rich people believe poverty is the root of all evil. “The average person has been brainwashed to believe rich people are lucky or dishonest,” Siebold writes. That’s why there’s a certain shame that c omes along with “getting rich” in lower-income c ommunities. “The rich knows that while having money doesn’t guarantee happiness, it does make your life easier and more enjoyable.”Average people believe you have to do something to get rich. Rich people believe you have to be something to get rich. “While the masses are attached to the doing and the immediate results of their actions, the great ones are learning and growing from every experience, whether it’s a success or a failure, knowing their true reward is becoming a human success machine that eventually produces outstanding results,” he writes.Average people would rather be entertained than educated. Rich people would rather be educated than entertained. The rich don’t think it a must to earn their wealth through formal education, and they appreciate the power of learning long after college is over, Siebold says. “Walk into a wealthy person’s home and you often see many books used to educate themselves on how to become more successful,” he writes. “The middle class reads novels, tabloids (小报) and entertainment magazines.”28. What’s the function of the first paragraph?A. To lead in the topic of the text.B. To show us the contents of the article.C. To describe the life of the middle class.D. To introduce the richest woman in the world.29. It is considered a shame when an ordinary man gets rich probably because ________.A. he succeeds by dishonest meansB. people are confused with false ideasC. he becomes rich by pure chanceD. people think of him as the root of evil30. According to Siebold, what do the rich think of education?A. Everyone can go to the library for further education.B. Education should be received through formal ways.C. Learning should last f or one’s whole life.D. Novels and tabloids bring people poverty.31. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A. Rich People Think Differently.B. Average People Long for Fortune.C. How to Earn Wealth？D. Education or Entertainment?DThe World Health Organization warns that millions of people are dying every year from indoor air pollution. Indoor air pollution results from the use of dangerous fuels and cook-stoves in the home.WHO officials say nearly three billion people are unable to use clean fuels and technologies for cooking, heating and lighting. And they say more than seven million people die from exposure to indoor or outdoor air pollution each year. Of that number, the WHO says about 4.3 million people die from household (家庭的) air pollution given off by simple coal cook-stoves. Most of the deaths are in developing countries. The findings show that the use of dangerous fuels in inefficient stoves, space heaters or lights is to blame for many of these deaths.To help fight the problem, the WHO announced new guidelines aimed at reducing household pollutants. The WHO’s plan of action for reducing indoor pollutants is based on those new findings.Carlos Dora is Coordinator in the WHO. He says people should not use unprocessed coal indoors. He says opening a window or door to let out the harmful air will not correct the situation. It will only pollute the outdoors. “You cannot expe ct that is going to get rid of pollution. It is really about very clean te chnologies and clean fuels. ”Nigel Bruce is an expert in the WHO. He says researchers are developing good cook-stoves and other equipment to burn fuels in a more efficient way. “There are already many technologies available for use in clean fuels. But, th is is just a start. We are urging developing countries to use cleaner fuels and increase access to cleaner and more modern cooking and heating appliances.”32. About 60% of the seven million deaths mentioned in the passage are due to ________.A. outdoor air pollutionB. inefficient equipmentC. household air pollutionD. lack of proper treatment33. The underlined word “that” refers to _________.A. harmful airB. opening the windowC. clean fuelsD. using unprocessed coal34. What does Bruce think of the future of reducing indoor pollutants?A. Bright.B. Uncertain.C. Puzzling.D. Worrying.35. What does the text mainly tell us?A. The WHO warns the public not to use stoves.B. We should be careful when using fuels to cook.C. The WHO is helping fighting with indoor air pollution.D. The developing countries are suffering from air pollution.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）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，选项中有两项为多余选项。
2014 年高三模拟考试英语答案
宜春市2014 年高三模拟统考（英语）参考答案及听力材料一、听力理解1-5 ACBBA 6-10 BCCAB 11-15 ACAAC 16-20 CCBBA二、单项填空21-25 BADCA 26-30 BBBAC 31-35 DBCCA三、完形填空36-40 CABDC 41-45 BBDAC 46-50 DABCD 51-55 BADAC四、阅读理解56-60 DACDB61-65 BADBA 66-70CDCDB71-75 ADCAC五、阅读表达76. Because there live many unique animal species and almost 2,500 plant species.77. The author quite approves of it./ He is in favor of it./He is for it.78. The beautiful/stunning desert landscapes.79. Hemis High Altitude National Park in Ladakh80. The best ecotourism destinations in India.六、书面表达One possible version：Dear Peter,I am very glad to receive your letter, in which you asked me about family tradition recently referred to on CCTV and meanwhile among the masses. Different families hold different focuses of family tradition, such as unity, love and care, honesty, diligence, respect and responsibility.Now, I’d like to introduce ours to you —hard-working, which my family would appreciate permanently. In the morning, my grandma usually gets up early, prepares us a good breakfast, and then begins to do other jobs. She works slowly, but always makes everything clean. Under the influence of my grandmother, my mother also does quite well both in her work and at home. Because of this attitude, every year she was titled "outstanding communist." After dinner, she often gives up entertainment, helping our family with housework. It’s my grandmother and my mother's diligent deeds that make me believe that if there is dirt just mop it repeatedly, never quitting until removing it. I serve as a good help to my teachers and classmates as well as my family. Hardworking has deeply rooted in my heart in the form of invisible power.Family education is an important part of Chinese traditional culture and education. It can be a life of truth; also the principle of doing things. Good family tradition pushes one generation after another to ensure children’s healthy growth, whose positive energy promotes social progress of civilization.What about your ideas about it? Looking forward to your letter.Yours sincerely,Li Hua听力材料Text 1：W: It was really a wonderful game. Zhejiang team was strong and our family team wasn’t bad, either.M: No, we weren’t. If only I had written the right spelling of the characters.Text2：M: Does Shanghai rain a lot in summer?W: Oh yes! Sometimes it rains very heavily. How about here in Beijing?M: There’s a lot of rain in summer. But it seldom rains in autumn.Text 3：M: How many people are you paying the airport tax for?W: Me and my boyfriend.M: They are 12 US dollars each.W: Oh, OK. Here’s 30 dollars.M: Here are your two receipts and change.Text 4：M: I am interested in purchasing that clock. I have been late to work almost every day this week.W: Well, luckily, this one has an alarm clock. I use the same one every day myself, and it is very helpful.Text 5：M: Did you enjoy holidays in Brighton?W: Yes, we had a good time. And we had some friends with us there.M: Where did you stay? In a hotel?W: No. We camped near the mountains.Text 6：M: There is just one problem, madam. Your driver’s license is no longer valid.W: What?M: Yes. It is the 19th today, and your driver’s license was valid through the 17th. I’m afraid it breaks the rule. Do you have another form of ID?W: Not with me. My passport is at home, but that’s 30 minutes away.M: I’m sorry, but this is our rule. If you want to continue with your deposit or check your account records, you might have to go home and get it.W: That’s OK. I’ll just come back tomorrow with my passport.Text 7M: Can you show me some sweaters, please?W: Certainly, Sir. We have a large variety over here. Do you like any of these?M: That blue one there is very nice. How much is it?W: It’s a hundred and sixty-nine dollars.M: That’s more than I want to spend. Do you have anything less expensive?W: Certainly, Sir. What price range do you have in mind?M: I’d like to stay under a hundred dollars.W: In that case, I strongly recommend this red one. It’s just five dollars over your limit and is worth every penny of it.M: OK. I’ll take it.Text 8M: What’s wrong, Cathy?W: Jackie, do you know how this telephone works? The sign says we can use it for long-distance calls, but I don’t know where to put the money.M: Oh, well, this kind of phone doesn’t take coins. You have to buy a special card to insert down there at the bottom.W: I’ve never heard of that before.M: Here, I have one.W: Where did you get it?M: At the information office on school campus. It costs eight dollars. I think you can also get them directly from the phone company, too.W: Can we save money by using the card?M: No, not really. But it’s pretty convenient indeed.W: I guess I’ll go over to the office and get one now.M: Here, just take mine.W: Thanks.Text 9M: Hi, Wendy.W: Oh, Jonny. How are you doing? Busy?M: No, not at all. I’ve been a couch potato lately, killing time by watching TV. Oh, by the way, did you hear the news?W: What news?M: The government is going to turn the city square into an amusement park.W: Wonderful. I am glad that the big and ugly thing will be gone.M: Why? Don’t you think, the square is 100 times better than any amusement park?W: I don’t think so.M: The square is a symbol of our city.W: Well, I don’t know if that huge and boring thing can be our symbol. What I care is that the city has dozens of parks where you can take a nice walk.M: You’re right, but don’t you think that we will no longer have a peaceful and quiet place once the amusement park opens?W: Does that matter? More importantly, the amusement park means employment.M: Why?W: Income. If you have income, you have money to spend, and in turn, it will create more jobs.Text 10What do Napoleon and Clinton have in common? They are both left-handed.Today, about 15% of people are left-handed. But why are people left-handed? The answer has to do with the way the brain works. The brain has two halves —the right half controls the left side of the body and the left controls the right side of the body. So, right-handed people have a strong left-brain. And left-handed people have a strong right-brain.The two halves of the brain are about the same size. But each side controls different things. The left side controls language, math, and logic. When you remember new words, or when you put things in order, you use your left side. The right side of the brain controls your love of art, colors, and music. It is also good at recognizing faces.This doesn’t mean that all artists are left-handed and all lawyers are right-handed. Some right-handers have a strong right-brain, and some left-handers have a strong left-brain. Very few ofus can use both of our hands equally well.。
信阳市2014-2015学年上学期期末考试高三英语参考答案：
信阳市2014-2015学年度高三英语第二次调研检测参考答案：听力1-5 ACBAC 6-10. BACAA 11-15. CACBA 16-20. ABBCA阅读理解21-24CBBD 25-28 DACB 29-32 BACD 33-35 BAC 36-40 GACFD完形填空41-45 BACCD 46-50 ADBCA 51-55 CDBAB 56-60 CDBDA语法填空61. liberation 62. what 63. of 64. who/that 65. possessing66. had been robbed 67. to see 68. the 69. others/rest 70. finally短文改错1.have—had2. 在across和child之间加a3. beautifully—beautiful4.frighting-frightened5. about—with6. thing—things7. it-which8. but(way之后的)—and 9. 去掉I后的was 10. before—after书面表达Dear Jack,I’m sorry to hear that you failed in the last final math exam, but what worries me most is that you are in low spirits when facing failure.As senior three students, we all have taken examinations of different types and experienced failure as well as success. There is no doubt that we should take positive attitudes towards our setbacks. We should spare no efforts to analyze the cause of failure, which could help us escape repeating the similar mistakes. Only when we find out the cause of our failure can we make progress in our study. As for your anxiety, I think doing some sports is good for you because it can give you some time to be refreshed in both body and mind so that we can go on with our learning energetically and efficiently.I hope all above can help you a lot. Let’s work hard together and turn our dream into reality.Yours,Li Hua注意：听力暂不计入总分听力文稿：Text 1M: Have you seen Miss White? She is usually here by 9:00.W: She said she was coming at 9:15 today, but it’s nearly 10:00. I wonder where she is.Text 2W: So, since I am here working hard, do you think you might be able to stop over and drop theseletters off?M: Save the speech—it’s no sweat. I’m on my way there just as soon as I finish this question. Text 3W: It’s the twenty-first today. So tomorrow’s the twenty-second, Washington’s birthday.M: No. He was born on February the second, but his birthday is now celebrated on the third Monday in February.Text 4M: I really had a busy week. I want to get some rest. I always enjoy a nap on Saturday afternoon.W: I don’t think you can. Mr. Smith has just parked his car at the door, and he is coming up now. Text 5W: Did you get some gas for the car?M: Oh, I forgot. We’d better get some on our way back. Shall we get something to eat now?W: I’m not hungry now. Let’s go for a mid-night dinner after the play.(Text 6)M: Mrs. White looks worried these days.W: So she does. Steven hurt himself a week ago.M: Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. What happened to him?W: He forgot to cut off the electricity before he mended the light. She was sorry that her husband wasn't at home then.M: The child is too young to do that, I think.W: So do I. He almost cut his finger off. It nearly broke Mother's heart.(Text 7)M: It is a lovely day, isn't it?W. Yes. Nice and sunny.M: It's much better than last week. It was so warm and wet.W: Yes, This is just wonderful. I kept wishing it would become cool and autumn would be here a little earlier this year.M: Well, it seems that you got your wish. I wonder what it is going to be like tomorrow.W: I didn't hear weather report on the radio.M: Well, this afternoon we'll have to go to the farm.W: Right. We'd better take umbrellas.(Text 8)M: What can I do for you, madam?W: I've lost my shoulder bag.M: Are you sure you have searched everywhere?W: Yes, I can't find it anywhere.M: Can you describe it to me?W: Yes, it is brown and has a large button at the front.M: What is it made of?W: It's made of leather.M: When did you last have it?W: I had it with me before I played table tennis on the chair.But after I came back from the rest room, it was not there any longer.M: What's in it?W: My purse with about 200 Yuan, my keys, my cell phone and an address book.M: Please leave me your name and telephone number so that we can inform you as soon as possible.W: Thanks a lot.(Text 9)M: Well, it's a lovely room. It's quite a nice size, but I don't like green paint very much. Would it be all right if I painted the walls a different color?W: Yes, that's fine, as long as you don't paint them a very dark color. One of my tenants painted them black a few years ago. That was terrible.M: Is there anything I should know?W: Well, I don't allow cat to go upstairs at all.M: Oh? Not at all?W: No, absolutely not. I don't like animals and I don't allow people to smoke in bedrooms.M: Oh, no, no. I agree with that. I don't smoke anywhere. Can I use the kitchen if I want to cook something?W: Yes, but only before 7 o'clock in the evening. And I don't allow people to stick pictures on the walls. You know when you take the pictures down, it leave marks on the wall.M: OK. I see.W: And one more thing if you don't mind. I don't want any big noisy parties, so only two or three friends at the same time, please.M: Oh, right. I'll do that. Well, it sounds fair. Thank you very much.(Text 10)Media such as TV, radio and newspapers affect people's shopping behavior greatly. The most common way is through advertisement. We can see or hear ads everywhere, in thenewspapers, in the street, on the buses or on the radio. We are usually interested in these ads and often want to buy the products advertised. This is just what the manufactures hope for. They spend a lot of money to advertise their products through various media. The ads can provide you with a lot of information about the various items. So ads benefit not only manufactures but also shoppers. In modern society, computers have also become a new medium. People get information about the products on the Internet. This is a faster, easier and more exact way for both shopping and advertising than any other way. The Internet will play an increasingly important role in people's shopping.。
高中英语真题-2014—2015学年度高三第一次模拟考试
高中英语真题:2014—2015学年度高三第一次模拟考试第Ⅰ卷第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1．5分，满分7．5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并涂在答题卡的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟时间来回答有划、题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What is the relationship between the two speakers?A. Neighbors.B. Teacher and student.C. Intervie wer and interviewee.2. Where does the conversation most probably take place?A. At home.B. At hospital.C. At school.3. What will be put off?A. A meeting.B. A wedding.C. A party.4. What did the man’s grandparents do before retirement?A. Doctors.B. Teachers.C. Workers.5. How much change will the woman give the man?A. $6.B. $16.C. $26.第二节（共15小题；每小题1．5分，满分22．5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题。
每小题5秒钟；听完后，每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。
6. What was Victor handing out during the conversation?A. Money.B. Reports.C. Magazines.7. Where is the man now?A. At the railway station.B. At school.C. At his off ice.听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。
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2014学年第二学期高三英语摸底（考试时间120分钟试卷满分150分）第I卷（共103分）I. Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. Husband and wife. B. Doctor and patient.C. Teacher and students.D. Repairman and customer.2. A. 5:15 B. 5:30 C. 5:45 D. 6:003. A. It’s Tuesday. B. It’s Thursday. C. It’s Friday. D. It’s Saturday.4. A. She won’t take part in the party tomorrow.B. Her sister is actually a rude person.C. They should have invited her earlier.D. She wonders if she can bring someone to the party.5. A. He will buy the apartment. B. He will buy a better apartment.C. He will sell the apartment to the woman.D. He’d like to find a cheaper apartment.6. A. Taking Mary to Japan for dinner. B. Taking Mary to Japanese Garden.C. Taking Mary to the Korean restaurant.D. Taking her out instead of Mary.7. A. By going on a diet. B. By doing physical exercise.C. By having fewer meals.D. By eating fruit and vegetables.8. A. It’s the cheapest shopping mall nearby.B. It’s the woman’s favourite shopping mall.C. It sold out 50% of the goods last weekend.D. The goods were on sale there last weekend.9. A. Jonathan was well known during his childhood.B. Jonathan was popular with young movie stars.C. Jonathan wrote some stories about a movie star.D. Jonathan made movies because of his unusual childhood.10. A. The woman doesn’t agree with the man.B. Drunk driving causes many accidents on the road.C. Most people killed in the accidents are heavy drinkers.D. People should be careful with the traffic when crossing the road.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages. The passages will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. In 150. B. In 1854. C. In 1900. D. In 2004.12. A. Volleyball. B. Surfing. C. Basketball. D. Skiing.13. A. Major sports at University of Melbourne, Australia.B. Reasons why many young people want to study aboard.C. The history of the University of Melbourne, Australia.D. A brief introduction of the University of Melbourne.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. The surface of Earth will be rising with the temperature.B. Animals and plants will be made to move to warmer places.C. Birds are going to start their travel later in the year.D. Many kinds of wildlife will have to give up their native environments.15. A. Tree flowering is taking place earlier than before.B. The scientists warn that some creatures could become extinct.C. Environmental damage and local losses of wildlife lead to climate changes.D. Plants and animals have always had to respond to the changing environments.16. A. There were 99 kinds of birds, insects and plants in America and Europe.B. On average, the area has moved north by 16 kilometers every ten years.C. These examined plants and animals survived the changes by moving north.D. In Europe, some butterflies now move 100 kilometers to the south.Section CDirections: In Section C, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.Recipe for Chocolate Cookies▲ mix together 2 cups of __17__ and a teaspoon of baking soda▲ add a teaspoon of salt▲ mix together a cup of butter and a cup of sugar in a __18__ bowl▲ add 2 eggs and __19__ all the things▲ slowly mix in a cup of chocolate and a cup of nuts▲ form little cookies from the mixture▲ bake for 8 minutes at __20__ degrees centigradeBlanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.What is a zip code used for?It’s used for __21__.What is an area code used for?It’s used for making __22__ phone calls.Where does the boy write the zip code?He writes it __23__How many area codes does a state have?It __24__ the number of telephones.II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: After reading the passages below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.(A)(B)Children have their own rules in playing games. They seldom need a referee and rarely trouble to keep scores. They don’t care much about who wins or loses, and it doesn’t seem to worry them 33 the game is not finished. Yet, they like games that depend a lot on luck,34 _____ their personal abilities cannot be directly compared. They also enjoyed games that move in stages, in which each stage — the choosing of leaders, the picking-up of sides, or the determining of which side shall start — is almost a game in itself.Grown-ups can hardly find children’s game exciting, and they often feel puzzled at 35 their kids play such simple game again and again. 36 , it is found that a child plays games for very important reasons. He can be a good player without having to think whether he is a popular person, and he can find himself being a useful partner to someone of whom he is ordinarily afraid. He becomes a leader when it comes to 37 turn. He can be confident, too, in particular games, that it is his place to give orders, to pretend to be dead, to throw a ball actually at someone, or to kiss someone he 38 (catch).It appears to us that when children play a game they imagine a situation 39 theircontrol. Everyone knows the rules, and 40 (importantly), everyone plays according to the rules. Those rules may be childish, though, they make sure that every child has a chance to win. Section BDirections: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.A. equivalentsB. increaseC. cappedD. acknowledgedE. regulationsF. comparativelyG. undeniableH. vastI. restorationJ. rankedK. moderatelyThis past National Day holiday saw upwards of half a billion Chinese citizens travelling. While some flew off to international destinations, the __41__ majority enjoyed the many tourist sites that China has to offer. If you were one of those people who decided to explore China’s scenic spots, you probably realized that it isn’t just the mountain steps that are steep—the entrance fees are, too!The average cost of the highest __42__ 5A attractions is 109 yuan. This could prove to be a little too steep for some families, who find themselves spending too large a portion of their holiday budget on admission tickets. The 32 5A locations that upped their prices in the past five years experienced an average __43__ of over 40 percent. The bad news is that these prices are expected to continue to rise. So how does China’s situation compare to other parts of the world? The average fees for cultural and historical sites seem to be on par with (与…同价) international __44__. It’s quite another story, however, when you compare natural wonders. For example, the cost of a ticket to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park (张家界国家森林公园) hovers around 245 yuan for a three-day tour. This seems __45__ high when you consider that a week long pass to America’s Yellowstone National Park (黄石国家公园) is a mere 74 yuan. There are __46__ benefits to increased revenue (收益) from ticket sales, which support necessary __47__, maintenance and operation costs. This is especially important for sites that must keep visitor numbers down in order to protect the natural environment. However, it must also be __48__ that many of China’s tourist attractions are operated by private companies who are ultimately protecting their bottomline(盈亏底线).While the government has put some __49__ in place, such as only allowing entrance fees to be raised once every three years, they have not __50__ the upper limit of ticket prices and increases. Further measures to settle the dispute are being considered. In the meantime, some families are forced to re-think if some attractions are really worth the costs.III. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.Residents of urban areas often make use of public transportation on their way to school or theoffice. But when their final __51__ isn’t near a bus stop or subway station, those folks have a problem. Transportation experts often __52__ to this as the “last mile” problem — finding a way to close the gap between public transportation stops and one’s destination.With the last mile problem in mind, the makers of the URB-E __53__ a compact electric vehicle that weighs around 13 kilograms. Unlike bikes, which often don’t fit on crowded buses or trains, the URB-E collapses into a form __54__ to carry-on luggage. And since the URB-E can be carried __55__ anywhere, it’s not as vulnerable(易受攻击的) to thieves as bikes are.Depending on usage, the URB-E can travel for 32 kilometers on a single __56__, reaching a top speed of 24 kilometers per hour. Although there are other vehicles attempting to __57__ the last mile issue, the URB-E __58__ for its ease of use, portability and affordable price. For the price of a nice laptop, you could have an URB-E to drive to the office.The URB-E is made from aircraft-grade aluminum and comes in two basic models: the URB-E Commuter and the URB-E GP. The main __59__ between the two is that the Commuter model has two rear wheels while the GP has only one. That means the Commuter offers greater stability, as __60__ to the GP’s ability to make sharper turns like a bicycle.Both models come with accessories(配件) __61__ LED front and rear lights and a shock-absorbing seat. They also __62__ a smartphone holder and USB charging port right on the steering column. In fact, smartphones play a big role in the URB-E app to do things like monitor battery charge or control the lights. __63__ accessories include a cup holder and a folding luggage shelf.At this year’s international Consumer Electronic Show (CES) in Las Vegas, tech website The Verge awarded the URB-E with its “Best Personal Transportation” award. Singing the URB-E’s __64__, Verge editor Ben Popper said, “The URB-E felt like the kind of vehicle an enlightened citizen of 2030 would own.” So why wait that long, when the URB-E is __65__ for order now?51. A. purpose B. destination C. transportation D. vehicle52. A. refer B. accustom C. attach D. stick53. A. discovered B. introduced C. designed D. manufactured54. A. convenient B. efficient C. objective D. similar55. A. constantly B. eventually C. mainly D. practically56. A. charge B. tourism C. competition D. distance57. A. cover B. develop C. address D. conquer58. A. breaks away B. stands out C. invests in D. perseveres in59. A. difference B. characteristic C. shortcoming D. advantage60. A. familiar B. strange C. important D. opposed61. A.as a result of B. such as C. in all D. in addition to62. A. install B. explore C. feature D. equip63. A. Optional B. Critical C. Essential D. Unique64. A. influences B. contributions C. praises D. achievements65. A. accessible B. flexible C. fascinating D. available Section BDirections: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)In 1991, high in the mountains of Europe, hikers made a discovery: a dead man partly frozen in the ice. However, the police investigation soon became a scientific one. Carbon dating indicated that the man died over 5,300 years ago. Today he is known as the Iceman and has been nicknamed “Ötzi” for the Ötztal Alps where he was found. Kept in perfect condition by the ice, he is the oldest complete human body on the earth.Scientists think he was an important person in his society. An examination of his teeth and skull tells us that he was not a young man. His arms were not the arms of a laborer. His dagger (匕首) was made of stone, but he carried a copper axe. This implies wealth, and he was probably from the upper classes. We know he could make fire, as a fire-starting kit was discovered with him. Even the food he had eaten enabled scientists to reason exactly where in Italy he lived.But why did the Iceman die in such a high and icy place? There have been many theories. Some said he was a lost shepherd. Others thought he was killed in a religious ceremony. Over the years since he was found, tiny scientific discoveries have led to great changes in our understanding of the story of the Iceman. The newest scientific information indicates that he was cruelly murdered. “Even five years ago, the story was that he fled up there and walked around in the snow and probably died of exposure,” said Klaus Oeggl, a scientist at the University of Innsbruck in Austria. “Now it’s all changed. It’s more like a … crime scene.”In June 2001, an X-ray examination of the body showed a small dark shape beneath the Iceman’s left shoulder. It was the stone head of an arrow. It had caused a deadly injury that probably killed him very quickly. In 2003, an Australian scientist discovered the blood of four different people on the clothes of the Iceman. Did a bloody fight take place before his murder? Injuries on his hand and head indicate that this may be true. One theory, put forward by archeologist (考古学家) Walter Leitner, says that the Iceman’s murder was the end of a fight for power among his people. However, this idea is certainly debatable.66. What does “Ötzi” refer to ________.A. the oldest perfectly preserved human bodyB. the most famous tourist attraction Ötztal AlpsC. an important discovery by the police of EuropeD. the person living in Ötztal Alps for a long time67. After the examination of the Iceman, scientists believe that ________.A. he died at an early ageB. he made a fire-starting kitC. he had a higher social statusD. he was born at a village in Italy68. According to Klaus Oeggl, the Iceman died from________.A. a serious diseaseB. a snow disasterC. a religious faithD. a terrible murder69. What is the passage mainly talking about?A. The life of ancient people in the Alps Mountains.B. The cruel religious life of the Europeans in the past.C. The discovery and possible cause of death of the Iceman.D. The application of carbon dating technology to the Iceman.(B)Cambridge Schools Conference 2015 - book your place todayInspiring teachers, inspiring learners: How we prepare learners for a lifetime of learning.Dear ColleagueThe Cambridge Schools Conference is taking place in Colombo, Sri Lanka from 3-5 Jan 2015. Booking for the conference closes on 24 December 2014, book now to secure your place. Feedback from schools that attended our recent conference in Cambridge includes:“Outstanding keynote presentation by Guy Claxton”Roland Ebiye-Koripamo, Cita International School“A Cambridge Conference shoots up the expectation level of the representatives and when it not just reaches that level but surpasses it with excellence, you define it as the Cambridge Schools Conference, 2015!”Seema Anis, Al Waha International School, Jeddah“I have met so many interesting people. Having the opportunity to meet educators from all over the world is a unique experience.”Luciana Fernandez, ESSARP, ArgentinaThe conference brings together a community of teachers representing schools from many different countries and contexts, to consider approaches to common challenges. Our programme is designed to support professional learning by offering a range of perspectives on the conference theme.Discuss and debate these in our panel sessions (小组会议) and explore their implications in group discussions and workshops.We look forward to welcoming you to Colombo.Events TeamCambridge International ExaminationsFollow @CIE_Education for news and information about the conference. Use the hashtag #csconf15 to join the conversation.Forward to a friend | Unsubscribe© 2014 Cambridge International Examinations70. The theme of the Cambridge Schools Conference 2015 is about _________.A. lifelong learningB. teaching approachesC. common challengesD. inspiring teachers71. The letter is most probably for those who _________.A. are the members of CIEB. work in education institutesC. give feedback to the conferenceD. can offer a range of perspectives72. Which of the following is true according to the passage?A. The conference closes on 24 December 2014.B. The conference is held in University of Cambridge.D. The conference encourages various views on lifelong learning.C. The conference provides the most effective approaches on lifelong learning.(C)Big trees are incredibly important ecologically. For a start, they provide food for countless other species and shelter for many animals. With their tall branches in the sun, they capture vast amounts of energy. This allows them to produce massive crops of fruit and flowers that sustain much of the animal life in the forest.Only a small number of tree species have the genetic ability to grow really big. The biggest are native to North America, but big trees grow all over the globe, from the tropics to the forests of the high latitudes (纬度). To achieve giant size, a tree needs three things: the right place to establish its seedling, good growing conditions and lots of time with low adult death rate. Lose any of these, and you will lose your biggest trees.In some parts of the world, populations of big trees are dwindling because their seedlings cannot survive. In southern India, for instance, an aggressive non-native bush, Lantana camara, is invading the floor of many forests. Lantana grows so thickly that young trees often fail to take root. With no young trees to replace them, it is only a matter of time before most of the big trees disappear.Without the right growing conditions, trees cannot get really big and there is some evidence to suggest tree growth could slow in a warmer world, particularly in environments that are alreadywarm. Having worked for decades at La Selva Biological Station in Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui, Costa Rica, David and Deborah Clark and colleagues have shown that tree growth there declines markedly in warmer years. “During the day, their growth shuts down when it gets too warm, and at night they consume more energy because their metabolic (新陈代谢的) rate increases,” explains David Clark. With less energy produced in warmer years and more being consumed just to survive, there is even less energy available for growth.The Clarks’ theory, if correct, means tropical forests would shrink over time. The largest, oldest trees would progressively die off and tend not to be replaced. According to the Clarks, this might cause a destabilization of the climate; as older trees die, forests would release some of their stored carbon into the atmosphere, causing a cycle of further warming, forest shrinkage and carbon emissions.Besides, big trees face threats from elsewhere.73. According to the passage, big trees make great contributions to the ecosystem because ________.A. they can capture large amounts of energyB. they determine the change of global climateC. they provide the essentials for many creaturesD. they can avoid a new cycle of further warming74. All the following factors are a must for making big trees EXCEPT ______.A. no deadly damageB. genetic contributionC. ideal environment for growthD. high-latitude location75. The word “dwindling” (paragraph 3) is closest in meaning to “______”.A. explodingB. growingC. changingD. declining76. What is the best title of the passage?A. Big trees in trouble.B. Advantages of big trees.C. Results of big trees’ disappearing.D. Importance of big trees to humans.77. What will the author most probably discuss after the last paragraph?A. More threats to the existence of big tress.B. The effect of human activities on big trees.C. Benefits of big trees to the whole atmosphere.D. Comparison between common trees and big ones.Section CDirections: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.The herds of bulls and horses depicted running along the walls of the Lascaux caves in France are among the most magnificent examples of prehistoric art ever discovered.But rather than displaying hunting scenes, new evidence suggests that the images actually represent the frightening sounds which came from the mouths of the caves.US researcher Steven Waller believes that the echoes(回声) of clapping outside the cave would have sounded like hundreds of animal feet drumming on the ground. He proposes that the caves were preserved for their sound properties, which prehistoric peoples mistook for supernatural noises.Ancient stories explained echoes from the mouths of certain giant caves as replies from spirits, so our ancestors chose to decorate these caves with paintings believing that they were inhabited by spirits and gods.Besides animal sounds, many ancient cultures attributed thunder in the sky to ‘thunder gods,' so it makes sense that some lasting echoes within the caves were interpreted as thunder and inspired paintings of those thunder gods on cave walls.The idea is also supported by audio theory, which shows statistically significant similarities between the rock art sites and modern sound reflection equipment.As for the presence of the famous Stonehenge(巨石阵) in Britain, Mr. Walker also suggests it may have been the sound of the prehistoric monument, rather than the sight, that inspired its creation.He claims that its architects may have been trying to recreate a sound-effect similar to the ritual sound made during religious dancing.People taking part in a religious dance around a pair of pipes would have heard the music grow quieter as they moved past certain pipes due to a natural phenomenon known as an ‘interference pattern.’ If they were blindfold, it would have created the illusion that the sound was intermittently being reduced by invisible gods as they danced. According to Dr. Walker, the effects became so impressive that ancient people attempted to capture it in stone. Therefore the Stonehenge appeared.However some British experts said that it was clear that Stonehenge had been created over several centuries rather than being ‘thrown up overnight.’They claimed that there was no question in the traditional view that lining up along the mid-summer sunrise and mid-winter sunset was the ultimate purpose for its building(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TEN WORDS.) 78. According to ancient people, who lived in the big caves?79. Modern sound science finds that ______ and ______ have much in common.80. According to Walker, how was the sound made weaker during religious dancing?81. The traditional view believes that Stonehenge was built in order to ______.第II卷（共47分）I. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.1、玛丽的表演从来没有这样令人印象深刻（Never…）2、据报道，父母之间的关系将大大影响孩子的学习成绩。
新苑高中2014—2015学年高三二练模拟英语试卷(一) 答案与解析
新苑高中2014—2015学年高三二练模拟英语试卷（一）答案与解析阅读理解21—25BABDA 26—30BCDBD 31—35BCABC36--40 B G C A F.21. 参照第三段despite having to study after the shelter lights were turned off at night.选B.22.信息在最后一段前两行and even tested high enough to be admitted into college half way through her high school career.选A23.依据也在最后一段最后两句话Don’t give up. Do what you have to do right now so that you can have the future that you want.用Fearce自己的话来总结本文的主题，起到画龙点睛之效。
24.此题需要注意文章题材属于研究类，一般研究，调查，新闻，报道这一类文章的主题多在第一段。
此文也不例外，主题在第一段已提出。
Scientists have found the gene that determines skin color.因此D正确。
25.首先，B错在the same,C错在help to find应为lead to,D错在缺定语，加上that determines skin color比较好。
因此只能A正确。
依据有二：一是第一段第一句话，再是最后一段话最后一句。
26.主要看第三段，从As with humans, zebrafish 到per pigment cell determines skin color.选B.27.判断题，A,B在文中没有直接信息，D信息错误，应是ultra-violet rays of the sun, which can cause skin cancer.C项依据第二段那几个数据，99%、93%-100%以及倒数第二段话中第一句话可知C项正确。
东城2015高三一模英语试卷及答案-word版
东城区2014—2015学年度第二学期教学统一检测高三英语2015.4本试卷共14页，共150分。
考试时长120分钟。
考生务必将答案答在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。
考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分：听力理解（共三节，30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，共7.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有一道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话或独白后，你将有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话或独白你将听一遍。
例：What is the man going to read?A．A newspaper.B．A magazine.C．A book.答案是A。
1. When will the party begin?A. At 7:15.B. At 7:30.C. At 8:00.2. What will the woman do this afternoon?A. Write an essay.B. Go to see a movie.C. Take a rest.3. What does the woman advise the man to do?A. Go to the party.B. Wear black clothes.C. Change his shirt.4. Which button is intended for the banking hours?A. 1.B. 2.C. 3.5. Which place is the woman looking for?A. The conference centre.B. The gas station.C. The Star Hotel.第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）听下面4段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
英语卷(解析)·2015届河南省开封高级中学等中原名校高三上学期第一次摸底考试(2014.09)
中原名校2014-2015；学年上期第一次摸底考试高三英语试题【试卷综评】试卷以新课标为指导，从学什么，考什么的原则出发，遵循“题在书中”，既重基础又注重综合能力的提高。
本套试卷具有很好的区分度，即全面考查考生的基础知识与技能，又考查学生分析问题，解决问题的能力，测试效果较为明显。
阅读理解中的推理判断题，主旨大意题仍然是学生的薄弱环节，应重点练习。
做完型填空时，注意整体上把握文章大意。
书面表达以提纲形式出现，即给出一定的提示内容，又要考生根据提示内容进行适当的发挥，从而有效考查考生的书面表达能力；总之，本次期末试卷难度适中，是一份质量较高的试卷。
编审：联谊会英语命题工作组责任学校：漯河高中（考试时间：120分钟试卷满分：150分）第I卷注意事项：1.答第一卷前，考生务必将条形码或自己的姓名、准考证号、考试科目涂写在答题卡上。
2.每小题选出答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对痘题目的答案标号涂黑。
如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。
不能答在试卷上。
第一部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选埙，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
【题文】ADear HighlightsAsk a question!E-mail it to Letters@.Gift GivingI'm going to China and everyone in my class is asking me to buy them something. What should I do?Reply from the Highlights EditorsYour classmates are probably just excited about your trip. Most likely they don't expect you to buy gifts for everyone. Sending a few postcards to the entire class during your trip would be a wonderful wav to share your experiences. The pictures on the cards and your words ofdescription will be the best gift of all. .Dog BeggingMy dog always begs for food at the dinner table. I really want to feed him, but my mom says l can't. I'm afraid he won't like me anymore. What should I do? 'Reply from the Highlights EditorsYour doe loves you for many more reasons than just for what you feed him. You can show him that you care about him by playing With him. by petting him and speaking kindly to him and by making sure he has fresh water. It might be best if your dog is not near the dinner table while you are eating. You could teach him to Stay in another room.Being Bilingual (会说双语的)My aunt insists that we speak our language (Tagalog) at home and English outside the house. Do you think she is right? 'Reply from the Highlights Editors .It is a great gift to have someone in your family who is willing to take the time to teach you another language. It's a good way to keep family traditions alive, and it helps. to develop your language skills. Your ability to use both English and Tagalog will help you learn a third and fourthlanguage later in life. So it sounds like a great idea!1. The Highlights editors suggest the student who is going to China_______A. send postcards as the gifts to the classB. give each classmate a picture as a giftC. buy gifts for some of the classmatesD. make phone calls to all the classmates2. According to the Highlights editors, if your dog begs for food at the dinner table, you'd betterA. feed him immediatelyB. speak loudly to himC. provide him with fresh waterD. teach him to stay in another room3. What is the Highlights editors' attitude towards being bilingual?A. OpposedB. TolerantC. SupportiveD. Doubtful4. The Highlights editors give the replies to _A. show their readers how to write a good storyB. offer their readers advice on personal problemsC. help their readers to solve problems in writingD. tell their readers about their interesting work【答案】【知识点】C7社会生活类【文章综述】本文是编辑对于不同的人提出问题的回应。
2014----2015学年上学期高三第一次模块考试_英语_含答案
2014----2015学年上学期高三第一次模块考试英语试卷第一卷（满分70分）第一部分阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分，满分30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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
AI’ve often wondered if I might do more good as a travel agent rather than as a psychologist. It seems that I have been more dramatically affected by certain kinds of travel experiences than I ever have.My trip to Iceland is a fine example of that. The plan was to spend two days in a remote mountain hut in Iceland. I was working on a photographic book about winter in Iceland and needed to capture images of this amazing region of high mountain peaks, smoky volcanoes, and lakes with floating icebergs.The moment after we arrived, the weather turned extreme making visibility impossible. It snowed so much and the wi nd blew so hard that we couldn’t leave the tiny hut. To stay warm, we walked around in circles much of the day inside the tiny hut. We tried to call for help but the radio did not work. Day after day, we watched our supplies of food and fuel grow dangerously short. We got acute cabin fever (幽居病) and started going for walks and ski expeditions outside. Even when the weather finally broke, nobody came to get us even though it was three days beyond our scheduled pickup. By the time the rescue team came to pull us out, we had all given up hope.From then on, the world looks different to me, as does my life. It would have taken me years of psychotherapy to get to the same point.Almost everyone has a story to tell, and interestingly, most of these experiences were not altogether pleasant at the time. In fact, it appears that the most constructive life-changing journeys were those that involved some sorts of awful and uncomfortable events that forced the person to develop new resources, increase confidence, and solve problems in new ways.1. The writer went to Iceland to ______.A. enjoy the natural beautiful floating icebergsB. take photos about the region for a bookC. collect materials for psychological researchD. challenge the high mountains there2. During the trip in Iceland, those travelers faced difficulties EXCEPT that ______.A. they got lost in the mountainB. they were short of food and fuelC. they couldn’t see the surroundings clearlyD. they failed to get in touch with the rescue team3. From Paragraph 3, we learn that the travelers ______.A. were in despair before they were rescuedB. stayed in the hut for three days altogetherC. got sick because of going for ski outsideD. got rescued immediately the weather turned fine4. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?A. The writer is a travel agent who loves difficult challenges.B. In Iceland the weather is always extreme and it snows a lot.C. The travellers were so depressed that they needed psychotherapy.D. Awful journeys may become life-changing events that inspire people.BWell, parents, surprise! Lots of us are using Twitter and Facebook to thumb rides, and not just to school. It’s awkward to be refused when you call a friend and ask for a ride. But with Twitter, you just look for other people heading the same way.It may sound risky, so many teens stay within their own social circles to find rides, and don’t branch out beyond friends when asking on Twitter just like me, but to some young people, especially those taking longer trips, stranger danger is less of a concern.“I think the digital connection of young people is really key, because younger generations grew up sharing things on line, sharing files, photos, music, etc, so they’ve been very used to sharing,” said Juliet Schor, a sociology professor at Boston College.The sharing economy got big during the recession (经济衰退), allowing people to access more goods, services using technology and even to share costs. And that technology, for me, is what the car was for my mom, a gateway to more freedom, like what my friend Ea rl says, “The symbol of freedom isn’t the car any more because there’s technology out there connecting you to a car.”According to the researchers at the University of Michigan, 30 years ago, eight in ten American 18-year-olds had a driver’s license compared to six in ten today. So it’s not that surprising that on my 16th birthday I wasn’t rushing to get a license but an iPhone.“Driving, for young people, does mean they have to disconnect from their technology, and that’s a negative. So if they could sit i n the passage side and still be connected, that’s going to be a plus.” Schor continued.To me, another plus is that ridesharing represents something, something much bigger than trying to save money. I see it as evidence that people still depend on each other. My generation shares their cars and apartments the way neighbors used to share cups of sugar. For the system to work, some of us still need our own cars. But until I get my own version of the silver Super Beetle, you can find me on Twitter.5. The American teens like the author, prefer to possess an iPhone as a birthday gift because _______.A. it is most fashionable and coolB. they are bored with driving carsC. they are fond of being connectedD. it is much cheaper than a car6. We can learn from the text that _______.A. Twitter is a website for teens to make friends and achieve goalsB. ridesharing can be seen as a sign that people still count on each otherC. driving cars for teens means a plus and connecting with technologyD. having a car and cost-sharing symbolize more freedom for the author’s mother7. Professor Juliet would agree that _______.A. young people will sit waiting to be contacted by reading a passageB. sharing economy is bound to be responsible for the recessionC. young people tend to share a car with strangers by means of TwitterD. being connected via technology comes first for young people8. The best title for the passage is probably _______.A. Twitter, an Awesome WebsiteB. Cars or iPhoneC. Teens Use Twitter to Thumb RidesD. Cool Teens on the GoCImagine having an idea, drawing it on paper, bringing it to a store and seeing it turned into a physical object．This is now possible with the help of 3D printers．Such machines were once used just by universities and big companies．But now, stores with 3D printing services are appearing around the United States．Bryan Jaycox and his wife opened The Build Shop LLC in Los Angeles two years ago．The store is filled with tools like a laser cutter, an industrial sewing machine and 3D printers．Bryan Jaycox requires $ 15 an hour to print an object．He also charges a fee depending on the size of the object and up to $ 50 an hour for design and labor services．The Jaycoxs also offer 3D printing classes for anyone who is interested．One of the students in a recent class was Ki Chong Tran．He plans to open a 3D printing business in Cambodia．"The demand has been amazing．It's been much more than I would have imagined," said Ki Chong Tran．"I think 3D printing is going to be huge．It's going to make a huge impact on society as a whole," he added．Mr Jaycox predicts that within five years, 3D printing technology could become more consumer friendly．But Ki Chong Tran says even current technology can make a difference in a developing country like Cambodia．"With 3D printing you can give them tools, and you put it in their hands so they are responsible more for their own development．They learn skills beyond just learning English and becoming a tour guide or something like that or working at a bank．You can actually create things that give value to the world," said Ki Chong Tran．He says it's not just Cambodia but anywhere where there is a 3D printer, it can turn a good idea into reality．9．We learn from Paragraph l that 3D printing_________．A. is now available to ordinary peopleB．first appeared in the United StatesC．can turn your every dream into realityD．is now only used by universities10．Bryan Jaycox opened The Build Shop LLC to__________．A．sell 3D printers and different kinds of toolsB．produce all types of printing machinesC．offer 3D printing classes and servicesD．design different types of 3D printers11．In Mr Jaycox's opinion, within five years 3D printing will_________．A．make it easier to do businessB．be accessible to all consumersC．change the way of social contactD．bring about more profits to the sellers12．How will 3D printing technology benefit developing countries according to the text?A．It helps the people work efficiently at a bank．B．It will promote the learning of EnglishC．It will accelerate the development of tourism．D．It offers them a new way of development．DAs thousands of communities in the USA —especially in the South —became booming gateways for immigrant families from Central and South America during the 1990s and the early years of the new century, public schools struggled with the unfamiliar task of serving the large numbers of English learners arriving in their classrooms.Education programs needed to be built from scratch. “We had no teaching resources suitable for English learners here before. We had to develop them all ourselves,” a Texas principal said. Throughout the country, districts had to train their own teachers to teach English to non-native speakers or recruit (招聘)teachers from elsewhere. School staff members had to figure out how to communicate with parents who spoke no English.But even as immigration has slowed or stopped in many places, and instructional programs for English-learners have matured, serving immigrant families and their children remains a work in progress in many public schools, especially those in communities that are skeptical, or sometimes unwelcoming, to the newcomers. One of the biggest challenges educators face, is communicating effectively with parents who don’t speak English — an issue that, in part, has contributed to recent complaints of discrimination by Latino students in some cities.“The parents’ role is very important for the success of these students, but it's also one of the most difficult things we’ve had to tackle(处理),” said Jim D. Rollins, the president of the Springdale school district, where the 19,000-student school system has gone from having no English-learners 15 years ago to more than 7,500 now. “You have to make it a priority and work on it, work on it, and work on it.”Aside from the practical challenges, such as finding bilingual (会说两种语言的) staff members, guiding districts through such dramatic changes requires school leaders to bridge difficult political and cultural divides. For school leaders in the South, especially in the last few years, this difficult job has been made harder still by the negative attitudes of some locals towards immigrants.13. According to the passage, what is the problem that public schools are facing?A. Handling more cases from the immigrant Mexican communities.B. Offering services to immigrant families in the southern states.C. Offering enough communicative lessons to immigrant parents.D. Providing education for non-native English learners.14. The underlined part “built from scratch” (in Paragraph 2) probably means “________”.A. completely newB. painful to makeC. based on past experienceD. constructed gradually15. What do we know about the immigrant parents?A. Many of them cannot speak English.B. Most of them think education is not important.C. Some of them feel skeptical about the local community.D. Few of them have attended American schools.第二节(共5小题;每小题2分, 满分10分)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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
2014年高考模拟英语试卷(含听力)及答案
2014年高考模拟英语试卷（含听力）本试卷分为第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分．共150分，考试时间120分钟．第I卷第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案划在试卷上。
录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1．5分，满分7．5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1．How long has the man probably been waiting before he gets the ticket?A．Two hours．B．Three hours．C．Four hours．2．How much did the man's sister pay for her coat?A．$172．B．$43．C．$86．3．What does the man offer to do?A．Call a taxi． B．Telephone Lisa．C．Drive his car．4．What can we know about the man from the conversation?A．He is looking for a new job．B.He is being interviewed by the woman．C．He once worked in an international company．5．What time did the second baseball game finally start?A．At 3:45pm．B．At 4:45pm．C．At 5:45pm．第二节（共15小题；每题1．5分，满分22．5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A，B，C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
2014~2015学年度 最新 山东临沂市2015届高三第二次模拟考试英语试题(含答案)
2015年高考模拟试题(一)英语2015．5 本试卷分第I卷(选择题)和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)。
第一卷1至11页，第二卷11至12页。
考试结束后。
将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第I卷注意事项：1．答第I卷前，考生务必用0.5毫米黑色签字笔将自己的姓名、座号、考号、县区和科类填写在答题卡和试卷规定的位置上。
2．第I卷每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。
不能答在本试卷上，否则无效。
第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt?A．￡19．15．B．￡9．18．C．￡9．15．答案是C。
1．What are the speakers talking about?A．Their breakfast．B．Their friend Mathew．C．The woman’s schedule．2．Why was the man late for work this morning?A．He was in a car accident．B．His car broke down halfway．C．He couldn’t get his car started．3．What will the boy do now?A．Go grocery shopping．B．Finish his school project．C．Help the girl with her homework．4．Where is probably the woman’s cell phone?A．On the desk．B．At her sister’s house．C．With her sister’s boyfriend．5．What did the woman learn about on her trip?A．How Museums are run．B．The history of New York．C．People living in Europe long ago．第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22．5分)听下面5段对话或独白。
河北省保定市2015届高三11月摸底考试英语试卷(扫描版)
2014年高三摸底考试英语试题参考答案61.happiness 62. when 63. have been marked 64. meanings 65. a 66.or 67. because/when 68. commonly 69. represents 70. performingV: 短文改错（每小题1分；满分10分）Dear Bob,I saw your note yesterday evening. You suggested that we went to the concert this Sunday.goI’m terribly sorry, and I have to say good-bye for my uncle. He is going to England to do him PhD but to hisand he will leave o\ff this Sunday. To be honesty, I’d like to go with you to the concert. I hear thehonestperformance will last two week, so how about go there next Saturday? Please let me know that itweeks going if/whether will be OK. Give me ^call.aThanks.Li HuaVI 书面表达（满分25分）Possible version:Dear Crown,,I'm so glad to learn that you're going to study Chinese. First of all, I should recommend you the Contemporary Chinese Learning Dictionary, which is published by the Commercial Press. For it is intended for Chinese learning beginners and it will suit you fine.Its beautiful design in big letters makes it convenient for you to look up the words. More importantly, the entries are abundant and practical. Last but not the least it is cheap at a price of 68 RMB. I hope the Contemporary Chinese Learning Dictionary will meet your needs and be of great help to you.Best wishes.Yours,LI HuaText1M: I’m leaving now. What would you like me to bring you?W: Please get me some apples.Text 2W: Is there a problem, officer? I wasn’t speeding, was I?M: I’m afraid you were. The speed limit here is 40 miles per hour.Text 3M: Did you have a nice weekend? The weather was lovely.W: Yes, we did. I went for a walk in the park near our home, and my husband and the children went boating on the lake.Text 4W：Hey，you have so many clocks in your bedroom．Are you crazy or what?M：No，I’m a heavy sleeper．I want to make sure I can wake up in the morning．Text 5M：If I were you，I’d ride a bike t o school．Taking a bus during rush hours is really terrible．W：Thanks for your advice，but my bik e has just been stolen.．Text 6W：What’s going on between you and Charlie? Did you have a fight or something?M：No，but I can’t stand him anymore．He is the worst roommate I’ve ever had．He never cleans up and he is always listening to loud music when I try to get some sleep．W：Why don’t you have a heart-to-heart talk with him?M：I’ve tried，but it didn’t work．Maybe you can talk to him．After all，you are his good friend．W: All right. I’ll try.Text 7M: Oh, I am starving.W: Me too. Shall we eat out? There is a new restaurant down the street.M: Oh, forget about it. I went there with a friend last week. I should say the dishes are tasty but the poor service made me annoyed.W: Then how about the JingJiang restaurant on the next block?M: Well. I ate out almost every day last week. Let's just eat in today.W: But I am not in the mood to cook.M: I will cook then. In fact, I am sick of the restaurant. I just want home-cooked meal.Text 8W: Having visited so many different countries, you must be able to speak several different languages.M: I wish I could, but French and English are the only ones I have ever learned to speak.W: Have you ever tried Chinese?M: Yes, but I gave up halfway. The Chinese characters are too difficult to practise.W: How about Japanese?M: I had studied in a Japanese class for three months, but the more I learned, the more difficult the grammar became.W: Do you like traveling?M: No, I don’t, but I have to. I work in the sales department.Text 9M：Hi，Susan．How are you? I’ve been wondering when I’d run into you．What are you busy with?W：Nice to meet you here，Tim．I’m buying some Christmas gifts for those who work with me，but it’s really a headache．M：Maybe I could give you some advice．Firstly，you’d better divide them into different groups--who were the people that are your friends as well as your workmates and who are the people you do not know well but you see pretty much daily．W：OK，then what should I do?M：For the friends，you want to get them personal gifts．Do they like chocolate?W：This is what I always give，but I know Mary is on a diet．M：Does she like fruit or coffee? Anyway，think of the gift that you know your friend likes．W：Well，I think fruit is helpful to keep fit．What about the rest of them?M：Leave cards in their mailboxes or on their desks．W：Christmas cards?M：Yes，you can afford that．More importantly，it’s true of them that you’re thinking of them．W：Thank you for your suggestion，Tim．You really have saved me and my money as well．。
高中英语真题-学2014-2015学年度第二学期高三年级第十四次模拟考试英语试题
高中英语真题:学2014-2015学年度第二学期高三年级第十四次模拟考试英语试题第一部分：英语知识运用（共四节，满分95分）第一节：语音知识（共5小题，每小题1分，满分5分）从每小题的A、B、C、D四个选项中，找出其划线部分与所给单词的划线部分读音相同的选项。
1．courage A． would B．enough C．though D．brought2．stamps A．songs B．prepares C．sticks D．problems3．wood A．fool B．took C．noon D．shoot4．pair A．idea B．everywhere C．pioneer D．report5．clothes A．something B．northeast C．sout hern D．truth第二节：情景对话（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）根据对话情景的内容，从对话后所给的选项中选出能填入每一空白处的最佳选项。
选项中有两个为多余选项。
Journalist: Hi! May I ask you some questions?Head Teacher: Sure!Journalist: In what way is your school different from others? Head Teacher: __6__ A few children are physically disabled a nd some others have learning difficulties. We have faster and slower learners.Journalist: And is yours the only school like this?Head Teacher: __7__ Disabled children were usually sent to s pecial schools.They grew up in a different world.Journalist: ___8____.Head Teacher: We realized disabled children had no knowled ge of children in ordinary schools.The opposite was also true. But all human beings should gro w together.Journalist: Do the slower learners hold up the faster learner s?Head Teacher: ___9___ For some classes, they are separated . In other classes they work together.Journalist: __10__Head Teacher: Well. The faster become skilled as teacherswhen helping the slower.Thus the faster learners also do a task more quickly and bette r.Journalist: Thank you!Head Teacher: You are welcome.A. Our school is for all children.B. Well, ours is the only school built for disabled children.C. That’s correct.D. What made you decide to start this new school?E. No.F. How does that work?G. Where do they have class?第三节：语法和词汇知识 : （共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）从每小题的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入每一空白处的最佳选项11.I once watched _____ one-act play, which was played by ___ 11-year-old boy.A．a , a B．an , an C．a , an D．an , a12. ----Would you like to do me a favour and give me a ride? ----______.A. Yes, that’s rightB. No troubleC. Never mindD. With pleasure13. —I usually go there by train. —Why not ____ by boat for a change?A. to try goingB. trying to goC. to try to goD. try going14. The post office is two _____away.A. piecesB. stonesC. blocksD. articles15. Some of the people had ____taken up their arms.A. trulyB. actualC. in the factD. actually16.Yes,___ is difficult to find a job nowadays, but ____ is more difficult is to try to find such a job with a high salary but little w ork to do.A it ; it B. what ; what C. it ; what D what ; it17. The question is ____ of great importance.A. thatB. itC. oneD. wha t18.The factory was built in a secret place, around __________ _ high mountains .A. which wasB. it wasC. which wereD. them were19.You will be successful in the interview ______ you have co nfidence.A. beforeB. onceC. untilD. though20. We should ______ the achievements and correct the mista kes.A. add inB. add toC. add upD. a dd up to21.Which of the following is right?A. She said that I was here a few weeks ago.B. She said she was there a few weeks ago.C. She said that I have been there a few weeks ago.D. She said she had been there a few weeks before.22. In a way I can see what you mean , even though I don’t __ _ your point of view.A. agreeB. permitC. recognizeD. share23.----Ready to quit guessing , ?----No, no, I hold on! I think I ____ to the answer.A. comeB. have comeC. cameD. am coming24. He asked ______ for the violin.A. did I pay how muchB. I paid how muchC. how much did I payD. how much I paid25. I came home and invited Dad to go sailing. Out we set so on on the _____ lake.A. icyB. calmC. stormyD. quite第四节完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出适合对应空白处的最佳选项Love is Just A ThreadSometimes I really doubt whether there is love between my parents．Every day they are very busy trying to earn money i n order to pay the 26 tuition fee for my brother and me．Th ey don’t 27 in the romantic ways that I read in books or I se e on TV．My father has a bad temper，it’s easy for him to lose his temper．One day，my mother was sewing a quilt．I 28 sat down beside her an d looked at her．“Is there any 29 between you and Dad?” I asked her in a v ery low voice．My mother stopped her work and raised her head with 30 in her eyes．She didn’t answer immediately．Then she bowed her head and continued to sew the quilt．31 at last I heard my mother say the following words．"Susan，”’She said 32 . “Look at this thread．Sometimes it appears，but most of it disappears in the quilt．The thread really makes the quilt strong and durable(耐用的)．If life is a 33 ，then love should be a thread．It can 34 be seen anywhere or anytime，but it’s really there．Love is 35 ．”I listened carefully but I couldn’t understand her until the next 36 ．At that time，my father suddenly got sick seriously．My mother had to stay with him in the hospital for a month． After they were 37 ，every day in the morning and dusk，my mother helped my father walk 38 on the country road．My father had never been so 39 ．Along the country road ，there were many beautiful flowers，green grass and trees．The sun gently shone through the lea ves．All of these 40 the most beautiful picture in the world ．The doctor had said my father would 41 in two months．But after two months he still couldn’t walk alone．We were all worried．“Dad，how are you feeling now?” I asked him one day．“Susan，”he said gently，“To tell you the truth，I just like 42 with your mom．I like this kind of life．” 43 his eyes，I knew he loved my mother deeply．Once I thought love meant flowers，girls and sweet kisses．But from this 44 ，I understand that love is just a 45 in the quilt of our life．Love is inside，making life strong and warm．26．A．expensive B．low C．cheap D ．high27．A．play B．talk C．act D．perfor m28．A．silently B．carefully C．certainly D ．happily29．A．money B．love C．time D．dista nce30．A．surprise B．joy C．disappointment D．satisfaction31．A．So B．But C．And D．For 32．A．sadly B．excitedly C．regretfully D．thoughtfully33．A．trouble B．pleasure C．quilt D ．cloth34．A．hardly B．often C．always D．e ver35．A．valuable B．inside C．true D．pri celess36．A．winter B．autumn C．summer D．spring37．A．free B．back C．fine D．read y38．A．continuously B．worriedly C．constantly D．slowly39．A．gentle B．perfect C．pleased D．th ankful40．A．put up B．took up C．made up D．set up41．A．run B．recover C．stand D．w ork42．A．walking B．1iving C．sitting D．c hatting43．A．Examining B．Seeing C．Noticing D．44．A．practice B．observation C．experience D．activity45．A．thread B．thing C．jewel D．lig ht第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列四篇短文，从每小题后所给的A,B,C,D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
2014~2015年英语高考模拟试题(1)(含答案)
2014~2015年普通高考模拟考试（1）英语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）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从1—15各题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
On Thursday afternoon Mrs Clake locked the door and went to the women’s club as usual. It was a pleasant way of 1 time for an old woman who lived alone.When she came home she 2 something unusual. Had someone got in? The back door and the windows were all locked and there was no 3 of forced entry. Had anything been taken？She went from room to room, 4 , and found her camera and spare watch missing.The following Thursday she went out at her __5__ time, but didn’t go to the club. Instead，she took a short walk in a park nearby and came home，letting herself in through the 6 door. She settled down to wait and see what would happen.It was 4 o’clock when the front doorbell rang. Mrs Clarke was 7 tea at the time. The bell rang again，and the next moment she 8 her letter-box being pushed open. Picking up the kettle of boiling water，she moved quietly towards the letter-box. A piece of 9 appeared through the letter-box，and then a hand. The wire turned and caught around the knob(原形旋钮)on the door-lock. Mrs Clarke 10 the kettle and poured the water over the hand. A 11 cry was heard outside as the wire 12 to the floor and the hand was pulled back，which was followed by the sound of 13 feet.It wasn’t long before the police caught the thief. And Mrs Clarke was greatly 14 at the club for her successful 15 .1．A. saving B．passing C．stealing D．finding2．A. learned B．found C．sensed D．hoped3．A. sight B．exhibition C．note D．sign4．A. watching B．searching C．looking D．checking5．A. late B．ordinary C．usual D．early6．A. open B．back C．front D．broken7．A. drinking B．making C．pouring D．planting8．A. saw B．watched C．heard D．smelled9．A. wood B．equipment C．chalk D．wire10．A. discovered B．brought C．raised D．supported11．A. soft B．gentle C．sharp D．loud12．A. pushed B．put C．stuck D．fell13．A. walking B．jumping C．running D．steady14．A. admired B．encouraged C．instructed D．supported15．A. self-satisfaction B．self-protection C．self-respect D．self-service第二节：语法填空（共10小题; 每小题1. 5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填人一个适当的词或使用括号中词语正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答卷标号为16~25的相应位置上。
2014届高三英语模拟试卷(含答案)
2014届高三英语模拟试卷（完卷时间：120分钟满分：150分）第I卷I. Listening Comprehension (30%)Section A Short ConversationsDirections: In section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1.A. Husband and wife. B. Doctor and patient.C. Manager and clerk.D. Waitress and customer.2. A. Hotel and resident. B. Professor and student.C. Customer officer and traveler.D. Boss and secretary.3. A.He is quite easy to recognize. B.He is an outstanding speaker.C.He looks like a movie star.D.He looks young for his age.4. A.Urge Jenny to spend more time on study.B.Help Jenny to prepare for the coming exams.C.Act towards Jenny in a more sensible way.D.Send Jenny to a volleyball training center.5. A. Looking for a timetable. B. Buying some furniture.C. Reserving a table.D. Window shopping.6. A. Henry doesn’t like the color. B. Someone else painted the house.C. There was no ladder in the house.D. Henry painted the house himself.7. A. Clean her house while she is away. B. Buy her some plants and take care of them.C. Water her plants while she is away.D. Water her plants when he is not at work.8. A.There are too many courses offered to students.B. The woman should take fewer courses next term.C. The man will take four courses next semester.D. It is wiser to take more than four courses.9. A. Spending more time on sightseeing. B. Visiting the city with a group.C. Touring the city on a fine day.D. Taking the man with her on the tour.10. A. Ask Tom to send an invitation. B. Get the Johnsons’ address.C. Invite Tom to the party.D. Tell Tom to pick up the Johnsons.Section B PassagesDirections: In section B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages. The passages will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. Courses in British history. B. Language courses.C. Courses in sports.D. Teacher training courses.12. A. To attract more students.B. To make the courses suitable for students of all levels.C. To let the students have a good rest.D. To make the summer school more like a holiday.13. A. Because they all work very hard.B. Because their teachers are all native speakers of English.C. Because they learn not only in but also out of class.D. Because they are all advanced students.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14.A. To show off their wealth. B. To feel good.C. To regain their memory.D. To be different from others.15.A. To help solve their psychological problems.B. To play games with them.C. To send them to the hospital.D. To make them aware of its harmfulness.16.A. They need care and affection.B. They are fond of the world trips.C. They are mostly from broken families.D. They are likely to commit crimes.Section C Longer ConversationsDirections: In section C, you will hear two longer conversations. Each conversation will be read twice. After you hear the conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.Complete the form. Write ONE WORD OR NUMBER for each answer.Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.II. Grammar and Vocabulary (25%)Section ADirections: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.25.The population of this city, forty percent of which _________, _________ 15% in the last three years.A.are Germans, has risen byB.are Germen, has fallen byC.is Germans, have increased toD.is Germans, have been reduced by26. The students, _________ at the way the questions were put, didn't know the answers to them.A.they being surprisedB.surprisedC.their being surprisedD.then surprised27. Prices of daily goods ________ through a computer can be lower than store prices.A. are boughtB. boughtC. been boughtD. buying28. The students expected there _____ more reviewing classes before the final exams.A. isB. beingC. have beenD. to be29. He wasn’t asked to take on the chairmanship of the society, ___ insufficiently popular with all members.A. being consideredB. consideringC. to be consideredD. having considered30. According to a recent survey, 95 percent of women aged between 15 and early 40s ______ a doctor once a year, compared to 70 percent of men in the same age group.A. seesB. seeC. sawD. had seen31. Today’s college is appropriate as a setting for a society,________ its members must acquire and manage knowledge from a wide variety of sources．A.whichB.so thatC.whereD.of which32. His writing is so confusing that it’s difficult to make out _____it is he is trying to express.A.thatB.howC.whoD.what33. Marie told us that _____ that she was able to set up new branches elsewhere．A. so successful her business wasB. so successful was her businessC. such successful business had sheD. so her business was successful34. Although he has become wealthy, Mr. Wood remains _______ he used to be, modest and friendly.A. whenB. whereC. whatD. how35. I can think of many cases _________ students obviously knew a lot of English words and expressions but couldn't write a good sentence.A.whyB.whichC.asD.where36. _________ solve the medical care for the low-income earners and the unemployed.A.Only by joint efforts can weB.By only joint efforts we canC.Only by joint efforts we canD.Only we can joint effort37.________ from other continents for millions of years, Australia has many plants and animals not found in any other country in the world.A.Being separatedB.Having separatedC.Having been separatedD.To be separated38. _____ fish stocks overexploited, or seriously destroyed, the ocean, the last great piece ofwilderness on this planet, is _____ serious trouble.A. That … out ofB. With … inC. Because … noD. For … of39. _________ on a clear day far from the city crowds, the mountains give him a sense of infinite peace.A. WalkingB. When one is walkingC. If walkingD. When walking40. ___________the many ways illegal immigrants come into the United States every year, the vehicle crammed with crowds seems to be the method of choice lately, however, tragedies such as deaths on the journey to the destination, are sometimes reported nowadays．A.InB.ForC.OfD.OnSection BDirections: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.There are more than almost two million cars on the streets of Shanghai. That’s not a big number _41_ to the city’s population of 23 million, but everyone agrees that traffic is a big problem here. And many people would argue that it’s not the number of cars on the road, but the _42_ of the drivers that is the main cause of concern.According to one survey, 37% of Shanghai drivers have less than three years of driving experience. Many of these drivers are middle-aged and have never operated machinery more _43_ than a washing machine. On the road, they drive fast when they should drive slow, _44_ use turn signals, and make right turns on red lights without stopping first. And in the past year, there have been several incidents that resulted in pedestrian deaths when _45_ drivers mistook the gas pedal for the brake (刹车)pedal.There are new regulations _46_ at making it more difficult for people to get a driver’s license, but that is only a partial solution to Shanghai’s traffic problems. What is really needed is a _47_ in drivers’ attitudes. There seems to be a lack of concern for safety on the part of drivers: their own safety and the safety of others. You can see this every day as drivers change lanes aggressively and _48_ pedestrians at crosswalks and intersections.A car is a great convenience, but it can also be a _49_ weapon. Drivers will have to realize that before Shanghai’s streets can become truly safe.III. Reading Comprehension (50%)Section ADirections: For each blank in the following passages there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.German universities, known for their excellence throughout the world in the early part of the 20th century, are in a state of decline, according to Michael Burda, an American economics professor at Berlin’s Humholdt University．Burda claims that Germany’s 300 schools of 50 learning are being hurt by ―a long-time shortage of general 51 ．―No statistic（统计数字）makes this more evident than a low proportion of young Germans actually 52 university-level degrees,‖ he says．Only 22 per cent of German students aged 24-34 53 complete their university studies．That’s compared to 31 percent in the UK, and 39 percent in the US, 54 the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development （OECD）．One reason for the decline is that Germany spends barely 1．1 per cent of its gross 55 product （GDP）on higher education, compared to 2．6 percent in the US．― A central reason why so few Germans56 university degrees here is the deterioration （下降/退化）in the 57 of education．This certainly comes from the rise in the number of students per teacher．Those who have the will and the means often study 58 ,‖ he said．Since the 1960s, more than 90 percent of German higher education has been publicly supported．Famous universities are still public institutions, 59 by federal and regional governments．Private funding of universities is 60 in Germany．This comes from the country’s lack of a donating tradition and rules limiting the amounts of tax-free donations．But now there signs that 61 may be changing．Professor Dieter Lenzen, president of Berlin’s Free University, agrees that62 money has to be spent on higher education．But he disputes Burda’s claim that German universiti es are in 63 ．―A decade ago that may have been the 64 , but that was a result of the unsteady situation at the time of reunification．Now, things have changed for the better,‖ Lenzen said．50．A．self B．high C．higher D．language 51．A．loan B．funding C．aid D．finance 52．A．completing B．rewarding C．demanding of D．applying for 53．A．successfully B．scarcely C．fail to D．try to 54．A．thanks to B．due to C．owing to D．according to 55．A．definite B．digital C．dominant D．domestic 56．A．persuade B．pursue C．seek D．refuse 57．A．difficulty B．quantity C．quality D．organization 58．A．here B．abroad C．alone D．at home 59．A．administered B．established C．managed D．financed 60．A．rare B．common C．sufficient D．rejected 61．A．tax B．money C．attitudes D．decision 62．A．less B．more C．no D．enough 63．A．progress B．decline C．need D．development 64．A．evidence B．occasion C．situation D．caseSection BDirections:Read the following passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)The Internet has led to a huge increase in credit-card fraud. Your card information could even be for sale in an illegal Web site.Web sites offering cheap goods and services should be regarded with care. On-line shoppers who enter their credit-card information may never receive the goods they bought.The thieves then go shopping with your card number or sell the information over the Internet.Computers hackers(黑客) have broken down security systems, raising questions about the safety of cardholder information. Several months ago,25 000 customers of CD Universe, an on-line music retailer(批发商),were not lucky. Their names, addresses and credit-card numbers were posted on a Web site after the retailer refused to pay US $157 828 to get back the information.Credit-card firms are now fighting against on-line fraud. Master Card is working on plans for Web-only credit card, with a lower credit limit. The card could be used only for shopping on-line.However, there are a few simple steps you can take to keep from being cheated.Ask about your credit-card firm's on-line rules: Under British law, cardholders are responsible for the first US $78 of any fraudulent spending.And shop only at secure sites: Send your credit-card information only if the Web site offers advanced secure system.If the security is in place, a letter will appear in the bottom right-hand corner of your screen. The Web site address may also start with https://—the extra ―s‖ stands for secure. If in doubt, give your credit-card information over the telephone.Keep your password safe: Most online sites require a user name and password before placing an order. Treat your passwords with care.65. What do most people worry about the Internet according to this passage?A. A lot of stolen credit-cards were sold on the Internet.B. Fraud on the Internet.C. Many Web sites are destroyed.D. Many illegal Web sites are on the Internet.66. What is the meaning of the word ―fraud‖ ?A. cheatingB. saleC. paymentD. safety67. How can the thieves get the information of the credit-card?A. The customers give them the information.B. The thieves steal the information from Web sites.C. The customers sell the information to them.D. Both A and B.68. You are shopping on the site: ,and you want to buy a TV set, what does this article suggest doing?A. Order the TV set at once.B. Do not buy the TV set on this site.C. E-mail the site your credit-card information.D. Tell the site your password and buy the TV set for you.(B)Before we send humans into deep space, we’ll have to find out just how long the human body can survi ve in a weightless environment. One problem is that in space there’s no physical sensation to let you know when you’re upside down and astronauts have to rely on possible clues from their surroundings. A few hours after reaching orbit(轨道), one in three of all astronauts will experience space sickness—a feeling rather like carsickness. There is also the problem of protection from the extreme hazards(危险) of space such as constant meteorite bombardment(陨星轰击) and radiation. It is going to take some clever technology to keep rockets and astronautsfrom these dangers.Even with a well-protected spaceship, space travel isn’t going to be easy. No matter what you travel in, it is going to be a long flight in space! Science fiction writers often imagine using suspended animation(动画), a kind of forced long-term sleep, as a way for astronauts to escape the boredom of long missions.An even stronger measure might be to freeze the astronauts. We already use cryogenic(低温) techniques to preserve dead bodies and store human embryos(胚胎). Freezing living adults may not be so far away, but perhaps we don’t have to do that. Perhaps we should use our existing technology and send frozen embryos to the far corners of universe.Hundreds of years from now, billions and billions of miles away, the embryos will be thawed(解冻) and their hearts will start beating. These astronauts of the future will not grow inside a mother’s body but will be produced in a machine. They will be brought up by robot. It may seem strange but one day it might just happen.69. We can learn from the passage that _______.A. scientists already use existing technology to store embryos for space flightB. cryogenic techniques will practically be used for space flight in hundreds of yearsC. it may be easier to freeze embryos than to freeze adults on the spaceshipD. most astronauts will suffer from space sickness70. In the future astronauts for extreme long journeys will grow up_____.A. before they go into spaceB. during the space tripC. when they are inside mother’s bodyD. after they return from space71. The passage is mainly about ______.A. the bright future of space flightB. the possibility to train embryo astronautsC. the physical and mental conditions of astronautsD. the problems and the possible solutions to them in long space flights( C )NASDAQ, acronym for the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotation system, is one of the largest markets in the world for the trading of stocks. The number of companies listed on NASDAQ is more than that on any of the other stock exchange in the United States, including the New York Stock Exchange(NYSE) and the American Stock Exchange (AMSE). The majority of companies listed on NASDAQ are smaller than most of those on the NYSE and AMSX. NASDAQ has become known as the home of new technology companies, particularly computer and computer-related businesses. Trading on NASDAQ is started by stock brokers(经纪人) acting on behalf of their clients. The brokers negotiate with market makers who concentrate on trading specific stocks to reach a price for the stock.Unlike other stock exchange, NASDAQ has no central location where trading takes place. Instead, its market makers are located all over the country and make trades by telephone and via the Internet. Because brokers and market makers trade stocks directly instead of on the floor of a stock exchange, NASDAQ is called an over-the-counter market. The term over-the –counter refers to the direct nature of the trading, as in a store where goods are handed over a counter.Since its inception(开市) in 1971, the NASDAQ Stock Market has been the innovator(创新者). As the world’s first electronic stock market, NASDAQ long ago set a precedent(先例) fortechnological trading innovation that is unrivaled(无对手的). Now ready to become the world’s first truly global market, the NASDAQ Stock Market is the market of choice for business industry leaders worldwide. By providing an efficient environment for raising capital NASDAQ has helped thousands of companies achieve their desired growth and successfully make the leap into public ownership.72. What is TRUE of NASDAQ?A.It is the largest stock market in the world.B.IT lists only small companies.C.It lists all the new technology companies.D.It lists the biggest number of companies.73. The word‖ negotiate‖(Line 8,Para.1) means ________.A. discussB. argueC. interfereD. cope74. NASDAQ is also known as an over-the –counter market because it seems______.A. a stock marketB. a stock exchangeC. a counterD. a store75. Since its founding in 1971, NASDAQ has contributed to ______.A.raising money for many companiesB.creating an efficient environment for many companiesC.the expected development of many companiesD.the unexpected development of many companiesSection CDirections: Read the following text and choose the most suitable heading from the list A - F for each paragraph. There is one extra heading which you do not need.76. ______________________Current research into the human gene system is helping us understand why people have predispositions（易患某病倾向）to certain diseases. Knowing our genetic makeup can help us to judge whether or not we may be stricken by particular illness, such as cancer. Even before birth, we are able to do genetic screenings to determine what a child's genetic disorder will be. Scientists have already isolated and identified the genes responsible for the more than 4,000 genetic diseases that affect human beings.77. ______________________The implications of this knowledge are astonishing. In addition to predicting genetic predisposition towards diseases, gene therapies may provide new treatments or cures for serious diseases. Millions of people already use genetically engineered drugs to treat heart disease, cancer, AIDS, and strokes（中风）. But with the research that is now being conducted, we may find curesto many more diseases. In the near future, genetic experimentation will also allow parents to select the traits of their children. Genetic traits that determine height, weight, eye and hair color will be able to be controlled, and many parents are excited about this potential.78. ______________________Many people, however, are unwilling to accept the possibilities genetic research.. For example, one reason some women do not use the largest genetic testing for breast cancer is because they are afraid they will be discriminated against. Another problem is that many people do not want to discover their weakness. What if they learn that they have a disease for which there are no medical cures? How will such knowledge affect their lives? Do people really want to know what they will die of?79. ______________________Many people believe that history has not always shown human decision-making to be bright when it comes to ethical（道德的）choices. Jeremy Rifkin is probably the most well known opponent of genetic engineering. He believes that humans are not responsible enough to experiment with genes and should not "play God" He asks, "Just because it can be done, does that mean it should be done?" He points out that our society will eventually look and act the same if parents select the traits of their children, and he questions the desirability of such a society.80. ______________________One of the fears expressed about genetic experimentation involves privacy. Already blood sample taken from patients in hospitals have been used for genetic research without the patients' permission. Most people would agree that one's health and genetic makeup are private concerns. But if insurance companies gain access to this information, it could have a large impact on insurance coverage or costs; if employers gain access to the information, it could have a large impact on hiring or promotion decisions. The possibilities for discrimination are obvious. Section DDirections: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.（No more than 12 words）A long-awaited final report from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) concludes that foods from healthy cloned animals and their offspring are as safe as those from ordinary animals, effectively removing the last US regulatory barrier to the marketing of meat and milk from cloned cattle, pigs and goats.The 968-page "final risk assessment," not yet released but obtained by The Washington Post, finds no evidence to support people’s concerns that food from clones may have hidden risk s. But, recognizing that a majority of consumers are wary of（谨慎的）food from clones—and that cloning could damage the good image of American milk and meat—the report includes hundreds of pages of raw data so that others can see how it came to its conclusions.The report also acknowledges that human health concerns are not the only subject raised by the coming-out of cloned farm animals.―Moral, religious and ethical concerns have been raised,‖ the agency notes in a document accompanying the report. But the report is ―exactly a science-based assessment.‖ It reports, because the agency is not authorized by law to consider those issues.In practice, it will be years before foods from clones make their way to store shelves in large quantities, in part because the clones themselves are too valuable to kill or milk. Instead, the expensive animals’replicas(复制品) of some of the finest farm animals ever born — will be used firstly as breeding stock to create what supporters say will be a new generation of superior farm animals.When food from those animals hits the market, the public may yet have its say. FDA officials have said they do not expect to require food from clones to be labeled as such, but they may allow foods from ordinary animals to be labeled as not from clones.81. What conclusion has FDA drawn after the public waited for a long time?82. Foods from clones won’t be available soon partly because _________________.83. With the appearance of cloned farm animals, people care more about _________________ problems.84. How will foods from ordinary animals be labeled?第II卷I. Translation (20%)Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.1.一部吸引观众的电影从一开头就能调起他们的兴趣。
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精益教育2013-2014上海市高三第二学期第二次模拟考试复习专题IISection B【2013学年第一学期普陀区高三英语质量调研试卷】Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.A. cultivationB. farmedC. constantD. machineryE. plungedF. lightningG. envyH. preciousI. uncomfortableJ.aircraftsK. consequenceModern inventions have speeded up people’s loves amazingly. Motor-cars cover a hundred miles in little more than an hour, __41__ cross the world inside a day, while computers operate at __42__ speed. Indeed, this love of speed seems never-ending. Every year motor-cars are produced which go even faster and each new computer boasts of saving __43__ seconds in handling tasks.All this saves time, but at a price. When we lose or gain half a day in speeding across the world in an airplane, our bodies tell us so. We get the __44__ feeling known as jet-lag; our bodies feel that they have been left behind on another time zone. Again, spending too long at computers results in painful wrists and fingers. Mobile phones also have their dangers, according to some scientists; too much use may send harmful radiation into our brains, a __45__ we do not like to think about.However, what do we do with the time we have saved? Certainly not relax, or so it seems. We are so accustomed to __46__ activities that we find it difficult to sit and do nothing or even just one thing at a time. Perhaps the days are long gone when we might listen quietly to a story on the radio, letting imagination take us into another world.There was a time when some people’s lives were devoted simply to the __47__ of the land or the care of cattle. No multi-tasking there; their lives went on at a much gentler pace, and in a familiar pattern. There is much that we might __48__ a way of life like this. Yet before we do so, we must think of the hard tasks our ancestor faced: they __49__ with bare hands, often lived close to hunger, and had to fashion tools from wood and stone. Modern __50__ has freed people from that primitive (原古的) existence.【2013学年第一学期宝山区高三英语质量调研试卷】Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note thatthere is one word more than you need.A. breaksB. viewingC. textingD. permanentE. positionedF. connectedG. physicalH. symptomsI. complainingJ. effectivelyK. simplyThe next time you’re riding a subway or bus, pay attention to your fellow passengers. Chances are you’ll see plenty of them with their heads down, tapping the screens of their tablets or 41 on their smartphones. While these folks may be making good use of their time by staying 42 , their bodies are paying a heavy price for such convenience.As hand-held devices such as smartphones and tablets are becoming more common, users are reporting some new 43 problems. Florida chiropractor (脊椎按摩师) Dean Fishman began noticing an increased number of his patients 44 of neck and shoulder pain. He traced these 45 to the overuse of hand-held devices, specifically the action of bending the neck, and created the term “Text Neck.”As if the painful symptoms weren’t bad enough, Fishman warns that an untreated case of Text Neck could lead to 46 spinal(脊柱的) damage. He founded the Text Neck Institute in an effort to treat and educate those suffering from Text Neck. Treatments offered there include chiropractic care, physical therapy, massage therapy and exercise planning.In order to avoid or reduce the possibility of getting Text Neck, use the following basic principles:●Avoid awkward positioning. Don’t strain (滥用) your neck, and stay aware ofhow your body is 47 in relation to the device.●Take frequent 48 when using any kind of mobile device.●When using a tablet, use a case that can back up the device at comfortable 49angle.For those who 50 can’t take their eyes off their devices, there is an ironic twist –downloading a special app（应用程序）could help. Dr. Fishman has released an app called the Text Neck Indicator App, which measures the angle of your smartpphone. When the angle is appropriate, a green light appears in the upper corner of your screen. But when the angle puts you at risk for neck strain, the light turns red, obliging you to adjust your angle.【2013学年第一学期杨浦区高三英语质量调研试卷】Directions:Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.A. basicB.applicantsC. extraordinaryD. distinguishE.privateF. contributeG. exposeH. shiftedI. challengesJ. specialtyK. favoredMany of us grow up dreaming of becoming an astronaut. Ever wonder what it takes to be one?Take NASA for example.In order to catch NASA’s eye, would-be astronauts must not only stand out in required skills and pass physical and psychological exams, but also find unique ways to __41__ themselves from the harsh competition.NASA’s requirements for becoming an astronaut have changed over the years. Originally, it __42__ candidates with a military flight background, with at least 1,000 hours spent in command of a jet aircraft. In 1978, however, NASA __43__ its focus to a more varied group of astronauts: scientists and engineers with at least three years of experience in their respective fields.During the years of shuttle missions, everyone had a __44__: some would focus on robotics, others on spacewalks or maintenance. To work on the space station, astronauts must be able to perform all tasks, which encourage __45__ to acquire different experiences. Jeanette Epps, an astronaut, studied aerospace engineering, worked at Ford Motor Company and took a job with the CIA before joining NASA. She says astronauts’ varied backgrounds __46__ to their ability to adapt and learn anything quickly.After ensuring that candidates are U.S. citizens and that they satisfy __47__ education and experience requirements, the selection committee enters a gray area. “We’re not really looking for one thing, just a good mix of things,” said Duane Ross, the manager for astronaut candidate selection and training.To the committee, candidates who take on __48__ outside of the workplace demonstrate curiosity and energy. Many astronauts who don’t have a military background do hold a(n) __49__ piloting license. Some are enthusiastic mountain climbers, scuba divers or skiers. Others are musicians, dancers, or play competitive sports. Choosing to __50__ themselves to different, extreme environments counts as another way to stand out from the crowd.【2013学年第一学期闵行区高三英语质量调研试卷】Directions:Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.A. revealedB. countsC. responsibleD. releaseE. virtuallyF. extentG. annuallyH. extinctI. extends J. monitor K. realizedIn the time that records have been kept of bird populations, 20 percent of all species have gone 41 . More are likely to follow. In March the 42 of a large-scale, 24-year survey gave one of the clearest pictures yet of the decline of Australian and Asian shorebirds, including the long-distance migrants(候鸟) that are most difficult to 43 . The results of the survey are awful.Every October for more than two decades, teams from the University of New South Wales in Australia counted birds from an airplane flown low over 130,000 square miles of wetlands in the eastern third of the continent. Their 44 showed a steadydecline, beginning in the mid-1980s. By 2006 the number of migratory shorebirds had dropped by 73 percent and the number of Australia’s resident of shorebirds had fallen by 81 percent. “The45 of the decline took us by surprise,”says evolutionary ecologist Silke Nebel of the University of Western Ontario in London, the lead author of the report.The survey 46 that inland wetlands were more important to both resident and migratory birds than had been 47 , and that wetland loss from damming (筑坝) and the diversion(分散) of river water for irrigation was at least in part 48 for the shorebird decline in Australia. But wetlands are becoming smaller in countries all along the major flyway that 49 from eastern Siberia to New Zealand, the study’s authors note, so protecting the 8 million birds that use the corridor 50 will require an international solution.【2013学年第一学期长宁区高三英语质量调研试卷】Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.A. accurateB. alterationC. averageD. calculatesE. concealF. enormouslyG. initialH. intervalsI. merelyJ. multiplyK. predictionBeyond two or three days, the world’s best weather forecasts are based on guesswork, and beyond six or seven they are worthless.The Butterfly Effect is the reason. For small pieces of weather —and to a global forecaster, small can mean thunderstorms and snowstorms — any ___41___ fails rapidly. Errors and uncertainties ___42___, gathering upward through a chain of unstable features, from dust devils (尘旋风) and windstorms up to continent-size eddies (旋风) ___43___ satellites can see.The modern weather models work with a network of points of the order of sixty miles apart, and even so, some ___44___ data has to be guessed, since ground stations and satellites cannot see everywhere. But suppose the earth could be covered with sensors spaced one foot apart, rising at one-foot ___45___ all the way to the top of the atmosphere. Suppose every sensor gives perfectly ___46___ readings of temperature, pressure, dampness, and any other quantity a meteorologist (气象工作者) would want. Exactly at noon a(n) ___47___ powerful computer takes all the data and ___48___ what will happen at each point at 12.01, then 12.02, then 12.03 …The computer will still be unable to predict whether Princeton, New Jersey, will have sun or rain on a day one month away. At noon the spaces between the sensors will ___49___ alterations that the computer will not know about, tiny variations from the ___50___. By 12.01, those alterations will already have created small errors one foot away. Soon the errors will have multiplied to the ten-foot scale, and so on up to the size of the globe.【2013学年第一学期黄浦区高三英语质量调研试卷】Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.A.calmingB.regularC.doableD.electronicsE.fuelF.hookG.incrediblyH.maintainI.mindlesslyJ.treatK.weaponsHere are four simple, healthy and, dare we say, fun ways to help you slim down and stay healthy.Have your cake …for breakfastAside from being depressing, the way to __41__ weight loss isn’t by feeling deprived.Scientists say that people who started off the day with a __42__ felt fuller and more satisfied, and that led to their sticking with the program as the day went on. Being hungry is no way to start your day, so __43__ up with protein and a mouthful of something sweet. And most of all, enjoy!Sleep your way to weight lossDr. Andrew Calvin, one expert of Mayo Clinic study, is quoted as saying, “If individuals are seeking to maintain a healthy weight or to lose weight, they should seek to get enough sleep on a __44__ basis.”If you find it tricky to wind down at night, turn off the __45__ and engage in relaxing activities, like taking a bath or listening to __46__ music.Journal to drop poundsThe best __47__ for a dieter? Pen and paper! Women who wrote down everything they ate los t more weight than those who didn’t track their food intake. Journaling makes you accountable and more aware of what you’re eating, so it makes sense that it’ll keep you from __48__ chewing if you aren’t actually hungry.Even a tiny bit of exercise helps your healthEven 20 to 30 minutes of physical activity most days of the weeks (broken up into smaller chunks is fine) reduces your risk for all sorts of physical ills. And even 20 minutes a week can improve your mood. That really stuck with me. It’s easy to criticize ourselves or burn out if we make goals that are __49__ hard to achieve, but walking a few times a week is __50__ – and meaningful, too.【2013学年第一学期徐汇区高三英语质量调研试卷】Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.A. investmentsB. enoughC.unconditionalD. degreeE. loyaltyF. backG.relevant H. doubly I. commitment J.promotedK.demonstrateAlthough many companies offer tuition repayment, most companies only repay employees for classes that are 41_____ to their position. This is a very limiting policy. A company that repays employees for all college credit courses—whether job related or not—offers a service not only to the employees, but to the entire company.One good reason for giving employees 42 _____ tuition repayment is that it shows the company’s commitment to its employees. In today’s economy, where job security is a thing of the past and employees feel more and more expendable, it is important for a company to 43 _____ to its employees that it cares. The best way to do thisis with concrete 44 _____ in them. In turn, this commitment to the betterment of company employees will create greater employee 45_____. A company that puts out funds to pay for the education of its employees will get its money 46_____ by having employees stay with the company longer. It will reduce employee turnover, because even employees who don’t take advantage of the tuition repayment program will be more loyal to their company just knowing that their company cares 47_____ to pay for their education. Most importantly, the company that has an unrestricted tuition repayment program will have higher quality employees. Although these companies do indeed run the risk of losing money on employees who go on to another job in a different company as soon as they get their 48_____, more often than not, the employee will stay with the company.And even if employees do leave after graduation, it generally takes several years to complete any degree program. Thus, even if the employee leaves upon graduating, throughout those years, the employer will have a more sophisticated, more intelligent, and therefore more valuable and productive employee. And, if the employee stays, that education will 49_____ benefit the company: Not only is the employee more educated, but now that employee can be 50_____ so the company doesn’t have to fill a high-level vacancy from the outside. Open positions can be filled by people who already know the company well. Though unconditional tuition repayment requires a significant investment on the employer’s part, it is perhaps one of the wisest investments a company can make.【2013学年第一学期嘉定区高三英语质量调研试卷】Directions:Complete the following passage by using the words in the box．Each word can only be used once．Note that there is one word more than you need．A. valueB. shapeC. designedD. understandingE. importantlyF. economistsG. responseH. vastI. connected J. major K. amazinglyThirteen years after the launch of Taobao, China has risen to become the world’s second busiest online marketplace, behind only the United States. This is the kind of statistic that 41 love, but it doesn’t really tell us anything about why so many people like to buy so many things online.Is it because its easy? Is it because of the 42 selection? Is it because we want to feel 43 to others without leaving the house?Taobao was in fact a 44 to ebay’s entrance into the Chinese market in 2003. Jack Ma(马云) knew that he knew China better than the Americans did, and that Taobao could beat ebay at its own game here. He was right, and Jack Ma has helped to 45 the nature of online commerce in China—what it looks like, how it works, and, most 46 , who its users are.T aobao’s aesthetic (美学) is distinctive, and has influenced and inspiredcompetitors in China and around the world. The way it works is also different from other 47 online retailers(零售店) . But the real genius of Taobao lies in its 48 of its users. What it looks like and how it works, after all, were 49 with the users in mind: a young, increasingly “connected”and increasingly wealthy Chinese generation.When they designed Taobao, Jack Ma and his team realized that many young peoplein China strongly 50 social interaction with their peers, so they made such interaction—everything from messaging to live chats to recommendations and reviews—a core part of the Taobao shopping experience.【2013学年第一学期虹口区高三英语质量调研试卷】Directions Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.A.ccounted B.averageC.ontinuousD.ankE.inkF.omparison G.dditionalH.ssociatedI.iskJ.onfirmedK.ostponeTelevision watching is an activity which is known to be harmful to health and is distinct from getting too little exercise. But a new study suggests its damaging effects may even _____41_____ alongside those from smoking and obesity(肥胖). Researchers who studied television viewing habits in Australia calculated that people who watch for a(n) _____42_____ of six hours a day shorten their life expectancy(预期寿命) by almost five years.They based their calculations on data on the _____43 _____between television viewing and death from the Australian obesity and lifestyle study which involved 11,000 adults aged 25 and over. Applying these findings to the whole population over 25, who are estimated to have watched 9.8 billion hours of TV in 2008, they concluded that it _____44_____ for 286,000 years of life lost —equivalent to 22 minutes for each hour watched. By _____45_____, smoking one cigarette is estimated to shorten life expectancy by 11 minutes — equivalent to half an hour of TV watching.Writing in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, the authors from the University of Queensland, say the figures suggest “huge loss of life may be _____46_____ with too much TV viewing.” The UK and other industrialized countries are likely to be simila rly affected “given the typically large amounts of time spent watching TV and the similarities in disease patterns.” The researchers add “If these figures are _____47_____ and shown to reflect a cause and effect relationship, TV viewing is a public health problem comparable in size to established behavioral risk factors.”Researchers from Taiwan University found even those who did as little as 92 minutes’ exercise a week — equivalent to 15 minutes a day for six days a week —reduced their _____48_____ of death by 14 per cent. Even this small amount of exercisecould _____49_____ one in six of all deaths —similar to the effects of a stop-smoking programme. Each _____50_____ 15 minutes a day reduced the death rate by a further 4 per cent.【2013学年第一学期松江区高三英语质量调研试卷】Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.A. competitorsB. philosophyC. properlyD. maximizeE. enthusiasticF. candidateG. mirrorsH. backgroundI. extremelyJ. conductedK. culturalWhen asked about one interview candidate who impressed her most, Christine, an HR manager at an investment company cited an example of a(n) 41 who had prepared well. “He seemed very prepared to work for our company during the interview. He 42 good research on the company’s core business and also the industry in general,” she said.This suggests that HR managers expect candidates to do their homework 43 , but how? Here are some tips to 44 your chances of getting a job.Search the Web and research the 45 of the company and the people who you think are going to be interviewing you. Learn exactly what it is that they do and how you would fit in with the company. Most importantly, try to understand the “culture” of the company, which is to say its underlying 46 ; the HR departments often state missions and give 47 statements. You need to communicate in a way that 48 their company standards; this will show that you can fit in that organization. Understand a little of what their 49 are doing. This will show that you’ve bothered to find out where their position in the market is.Just as important is your own personal preparation. Think about the key things you want to communicate and why you would be ideal for the job. Think about how you can sound 50 without sounding desperate -- how you can sell yourself.Generally, wear a suit (and also a tie for guys), but the dress code depends on the job you are going for. When you study the company culture, check what is expected in this area also.【2013学年第一学期青浦区高三英语质量调研试卷】Directions:Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.A. dipB. commonC. desiredD. additionE. embarrassingF. carefullyG. muddyH. fedI. accessJ. raisingK. benefitDucks offer certain advantages over hens. Ducks are immune to some 41 diseases found in hens. Some breeds of duck produce bigger eggs than hens. In 42 , ducks lay eggs over a longer season than hens do.Poultry(禽类) keepers with gardens have less to worry about if they keep ducks rather than hens because the former are unlikely to dig up plants and destroy roots. While both hens and ducks 43 the garden by eating pests, hens are known to damage grass beds. Ducks, on the other hand, will search for insects more 44 . Only very delicate plants are at risk from the broad, webbed feet of ducks.Like all waterbirds, ducks need 45 to water, and duck keepers typically provide this by building a pond. Something this large is not absolutely necessary, however, ducks need only to be able to 46 their heads in the water to keep their nose clean. If a pond is provided, though, it is important to keep baby ducks away from it until they are old enough to put up with the cool temperature of the water.When 47 ducks, one has to consider just how many the land will support. The rule is generally about 100 ducks per acre. If more than this proportion is introduced, there is a risk of pressing the soil, which can lead to 48 conditions for long periods as the rain is not easily absorbed into the ground.While ducks offer many advantages over hens, they must be given a greater quantity of food, especially if regular eggs are 49 . An adult duck will eat between 170 to 200 grams of food a day. If the ducks live near grass and a pond, they will be able to find for themselves approximately 70% of their daily dietary requirements in warmer months but less than half that in colder times. Therefore, it is important that they be 50 onenough food, such as grain, every day.【2013学年第一学期金山区高三英语质量调研试卷】Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.A. permissionB. particularlyC. experiencingD. contactE. identifiedF. seekG. increasingH. obviouslyI. responsible J. guarantee K. accessCamping wild is a wonderful way to experience the natural world and, at its best, it makes little environmental influence. But with ___41___ numbers of people wanting to escape into the wilderness, it is becoming more and more important to camp unobtrusively (不引人注目地) and leave no mark.Wild camping is not permitted in many places, ___42___ in crowded lowland Britain. Wherever you are, find out about organizations ___43___ for managing wild spaces, and ___44___ them to find out their policy on camping and shelter building. For example, it is fine to camp wild in remote parts of Scotland, but in England you must ask the landowner’s ___45___, except in national parks.Camping is about having relaxation, sleeping outdoors, ___46___ bad weather, and making food without modern conveniences. A busy, fully-equipped campsite seems to go against this, so ___47___ out smaller, more remote places with easy ___48___ to open spaces and perhaps beaches. Better still, find a campsite with no road access: walking in makes a real adventure.Finding the right spot to camp is the first step to ___49___ a good night’s sleep. Choose a campsite with privacy and minimum influence on others and the environment. Try to use an area where people have ___50___ camped before rather than creating a new spot. Always consider what influence you might have on the natural world. Avoid damaging plants. A good campsite is found, not made—changing it should be unnecessary.《参考答案汇编》【2013学年第一学期普陀区高三英语质量调研试卷】41. J 42. F 43. H 44. I 45. K 46. C 47. A 48. G 49. B 50 D 【2013学年第一学期宝山区高三英语质量调研试卷】41. C 42. F 43. G 44. I 45. H 46. D 47. E 48. A 49. B 50. K【2013学年第一学期杨浦区高三英语质量调研试卷】41-50 D K H J B F A I E G【2013学年第一学期闵行区高三英语质量调研试卷】41 . H 42.D 43.J 44.B 45.F 46.A 47.K 48.C 49.I 50.G【2013学年第一学期长宁区高三英语质量调研试卷】41-45 KJIGH 46-50 AFDEC【2013学年第一学期黄浦区高三英语质量调研试卷】41-45 HJEBD 46-50 AKIGC【2013学年第一学期徐汇区高三英语质量调研试卷】41. G 42. C 43. K 44. A 45. E 46. F 47. B 48. D 49. H 50. J 【2013学年第一学期嘉定区高三英语质量调研试卷】41------45: F H I G B 46---50: E J D C A【2013学年第一学期虹口区高三英语质量调研试卷】41~45 dbeaf 46~50 hjikg【2013学年第一学期松江区高三英语质量调研试卷】41. F 42. J. 43. C 44. D 45. H 46. B 47. K 48. G 49. A 50. E 【2013学年第一学期青浦区高三英语质量调研试卷】41-50 B D K F I A J G C H【2013学年第一学期金山区高三英语质量调研试卷】41.G 42. B 43.I 44.D 45.A 46.C. 47.F 48.K 49.J 50.H。
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唐山市2014-2015学年度高三年级摸底考试英语试题参考答案卷A1. C2. A3. C4. B5. A6. C7. B8.B9. C10. A 11. C 12. B 13. A 14. C 15. B 16. A 17.A 18. B19. C 20. C 21. D 22. B 23. C 24. A 25. C 26. D 27. B28. A 29. B 30. D 31. C 32. C 33. A 34. B 35. D 36. G37. B 38. F 39. C 40. E 41. C 42. A 43. B 44. D 45. B46. C 47. C 48. D 49. B 50. C 51. A 52. C 53. D 54. B55. A 56. D 57. A 58. D 59. C 60. B卷B1. A2. C3. B4. A5. C6. B7. A8. A9. B10.C 11. A 12. A 13. B 14. B 15. C 16. B 17.C 18. C19. B 20. A 21. B 22. C 23. D 24. B 25. D 26. A 27. C28. C 29. A 30. B 31. B 32. D 33. B 34. C 35. C 36. G37. B 38. F 39. C 40. E 41. D 42. B 43. C 44. A 45. C46. B 47. A 48. C 49. D 50. A 51. B 52. D 53. C 54. A55. C 56. B 57. D 58. B 59. A 60. C语法填空：61.making 62.the 63.surprisedly 64.When 65.would meet/ were to meet66. while 或and 67. to 68. after 69. minute’s 70. their/the短文改错It was a year ago when Joshua got a bike for Christmas, but he rode it every day. Onethat andmorning, he suddenly found the bike gone. Ran to his front yard, he saw a man loading it intoRunninghis car. He shouted, but the man drive off. As a devoted Christian, he told his dad he realdrove really forgave the thief. What’s more, he wanted the thief∧know he was forgiven. So the next day, hetoposted the message on a poster-board and put it in the front yard. “To the person who stole my abike: You hurt my feeling. But I am a Christian and I forgive him!” When he left for home the feelings younext morning, at the end of the driveway, the bike was back with new brakes.书面表达One possible versionDear Sir or Madam,I’m glad that the 2016 International Horticultural Exposition will be held in Tangshan. I’m writing to apply to be a volunteer. In my opinion, I meet all the requirements.To begin with, I have a good command of English and can speak English fluently. So there is no doubt that I have no difficulty communicating with foreigners. Besides, I’m outgoing, warm-hearted, and quick in mind, which I think is a basic quality for a volunteer. Above all, as a native of Tangshan, I know this city and its culture very well. So I’m sure that the visitors will appreciate my work and enjoy their stay in our city.Looking forward to your reply.Li Hua听力原文第一节Text 1:M: Excuse me. Do you have the time?W: Yes, sir. My watch says 20:10, but it is ten minutes slow.Text 2:W: Excuse me, sir. I’ve been waiting here for nearly 20 minutes just to pay my telephone bill. M: I’m very sorry, but our computer system is not working at the moment.Text 3:W: What’s wrong with Jim?M: His mother refused to buy an iPhone 5S for him.Text 4:W: Can I help you, sir?M: Yes, I want to buy some biology books. Can you tell me where they are?Text 5:W: Daddy, I have decided to give up science and go to business school.M: Well, it is your choice, but I should warn you that not everyone with a business degree will bea successful manager.第二节Text 6:W: I’m tired of these rainy days. By the way, do you have any plans for this weekend? Would you like to visit Mount Tai?M: That sounds great. I’ve never been there before. But wait a moment, is it going to be sunny tomorrow?W: I have no idea.M: Oh, I remember the weather forecast said tomorrow would be extremely hot.W: If so, let’s visit the History Museum.M: I’ve learned that the museum is being repaired.W: Then we should think about some other activities instead. How about going fishing? My brother would like to go with us.M: OK, that’s a deal. See you then.Text 7:M: Hi, Kate. I hear that you are interested in music, right?W: Yes. I like classical music. Beethoven is my favorite composer. How about you, David?M: I like all kinds of music, but jazz is my favorite and my wife Hazel is fond of rock music. W: You play the piano, don’t you?M: A little bit, but Hazel is much better than me. She can also play the violin.W: Really? I hope I can hear her play some day.M: Why not come to our house this weekend? We are going to have a party to celebrate our 5th wedding anniversary.W: I’d love to. Thank you!Text 8:W: Goodness me! I never expected to see you here. How long have you been at this place?M: I moved here last year. I built this small house at the edge of the mountain.W: Why do you live in such a lonely place?M: I’m delighted to be here. It’s really beautiful. No pollution! No cars, and in fact, not much traffic of any kind!W: Compared with the city, this is really like a fairyland.M: Yes, you are right. By the way, why do you come here?W: I joined an organization to protect the environment. We want to collect some samples of wild animals and plants in the mountains and to see if they are suffering from pollution.M: That’s great! I can be a guide for you to go into the mountains.W: That sounds great. Thank you!M: My pleasure.Text 9:W: Hey, Tom, what are you doing here?M: I came to put an advertisement in the newspaper. But what are you doing here, Susan?W: I work here now.M: Really? Why did you give up your teaching job in the English training center? Didn’t you geta high salary?W: My husband changed his job, and it took him a long time to get to the new office, so we moved. But it was a long distance from where I worked, so I decided to find a new job.M: Oh, I see.W: What kind of advertisement do you want to put in the newspaper?M: I want to sell my house as I’m moving.W: Why are you moving?M: My wife wants me to move to England. She doesn’t want to live in America.W: In that case, it might be hard to see you again.M: I guess so.Text 10:Sports help people to live happily. They help to keep people healthy and feeling good. When they are playing games, people move a lot. This is good for their health. Having fun with their friends makes them happy.Many people enjoy sports by watching others play. In small towns, crowds meet to watch the bicycle races or the soccer game. In big cities, thousands buy tickets to see an ice-skating show.What games have you played? What are your favorite sports now? You probably play the games that people in your town or city play. Is the climate hot where you live? Then swimming is probably one of your sports. Boys and girls in Australia love to swim. There are wonderful beaches there and the weather is good for swimming. Or do you live in a cold climate? Then you would like to ski. There are many skiers in Austria where there are big mountains and cold winters. Does it rain often where you live? Then kite flying would not be one of your sports. It is one of the favorite sports of Thailand. Surfing is an important sport in Hawaii. The Pacific Ocean sends huge waves up on the beaches. Waves are just right for surfing. People in Switzerland love to climb the wonderful mountains of their country. Mountain climbing and hiking are favorite sports there. But there can be no mountain climbing where there are no mountains.。