2015GCT真题及参考答案(英语)
2015年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试广东卷英语试卷和答案解析
2015年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试（广东卷）英语How long can human beings live？Most scientists who study old age think that the human body is (1) to live no longer than 120 years．However，110 years is probably the longest that anyone could hope to live--if he or she is (2) healthy and lucky．Some scientists even say we can live as long as 130 years!Yet，our cells simply cannot continue to reproduce (3)．They wear out，and as a result，we get old and (4) die．Even though we can't live forever，we are living a (5) life than ever before．In 1900，the average American life span （寿命） was only 47 years，but today it is 75 years! When does old age begin then？Sixty-five may be out-of-date as the (6)line between middle age and old age．After all，many older people don't begin to experience physical and mental (7)until after age 75．People are living longer because more people (8) childhood．Before modern medicine changed the laws of nature，many children died of common childhood (9)．Now that the chances of dying (10) are much lower，the chances of living long are much higher due to better diets and health care．On the whole，our population is getting older．The(11) in our population will have lasting effects on our social development and our way of life．Some people fear such changes will be for the worse，while some see(12)，not disaster，many men and women in their"golden years"are healthy，still active，and young in (13) if not in age．As the society grows old，we need the (14) of our older citizens．With long lives ahead of them，they need to (15) active and devoted．1. A. designed B. selected C. improved D. discovered2. A. completely B. generally C. apparently D. extremely3. A. rapidly B. harmlessly C. endlessly D. separately4. A. eventually B. hopelessly C. automatically D.desperately5. A. busier B. longer C. richer D. happier6. A. finishing B. guiding C. waiting D. dividing7. A. stress B. damage C. decline D. failure8. A. survive B. enjoy C. remember D. value9. A. problems B. fears C. worries D. diseases10. A. poor B. young C. sick D. quiet11. A. changes B. recovery C. safety D. increases12. A. dreams B. chances C. strengths D. choices13. A. mind B. appearance C. voice D. movement14. A. protection B. suggestions C. contributions D.permission15. A. sound B. appear C. turn D. stay16. Mr.Johnson lived in the woods with his wife and children. He owned （1） ______farm, which looked almost abandoned.（2） ______ （ lucky）, he also had a cow which produced milk every day. He sold or exchanged some of the milk in the towns nearly （3） ______ other food and made cheese and butter for the family with what （4）______ （leave）.The cow was their only means of support, in fact. One day, the cow was eating grass（5） ______ it began to rain heavily. While making great efforts to run away, she （6） ______ （fall） over the hill and died. Then the Johnson tried to make a living （7） ______ the cow. In order to support his family, Mr.Johnson began to plant herbs and vegetables. Since the plants took a while to grow, he started cutting down trees （8） ______ （sell） the wood. Thinking about his children's clothes, he started growing cotton too. When harvest came around, he was already selling herbs, vegetables and cotton in the market （9） ______ people from the town met regularly.Now it occurred to （10） ______ that his farm had much potential and that the death of the cow was a bit of luck.(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7)(8)(9)(10)APeter loved to shop used articles．Almost a month ago，he bought popular word game that used little pieces of wood with different letters on them．As he was purchasing it，the salesgirl said，"Uh，look，the game box haven't even been opened yet．That might be worth some money．"Peter examined the box，and，sure enough，it was completely covered in factory-sealed plastic．And he saw a date of 1973on the back of the box．"You should put that up for auction （拍卖） on the Internet，and see what happens．"the salesgirl said．"Yes，you're right．People like something rare．"Peter agreed，"I can't imagine there being very many unopened boxes of this game still around 40years later．""Don't forget to tell me if you sell it．"the salesgirl smiled．"No problem．"Peter said．After he got home，Peter went online to several auction websites looking for his game．But he couldn't find it．Then he typed in the name of the word game and hit Search．The search result was 543websites containing information about the changes of the game．Over the years，the game had been produced using letters in different sizes and game boards in different colors．He also found some lists of game fans looking for various versions of the game．Peter emailed some of them，telling them what he had．Two weeks later，Peter went back to the shop．"Hello．Do you still remember the unopened word game？"The salesgirl looked at him for a second，then recognized him and said，"Oh，hi!" "I've got something for you，"Peter said．"I sold the game and made 1，000．Thankyouforyoursuggestion．"Hehandedherthree 100bills．"Wow!"the salesgirl cried out．"Thank you，I never expected it．"17. Which of the following best describes Peter's word game？ ______A. It was made around 40 years ago．B. It had game boards in different sizes．C. It was kept in a plastic bag with a seal．D. It had little pieces of wood in different colors．18. What did the salesgirl probably think of Peter's word game？ ______A. Old and handy．B. Rare and valuable．C. Classic and attractive．D. Colorful and interesting19. Peter got the names of the game fans from ______ ．A. an auctionB. the InternetC. a game shopD. the second-hand shop20. What happened at the end of the story？ ______A. Peter gave the girl﹩300 as a reward．B. The salesgirl became Peter's friend．C. Peter returned the word game for﹩1，000．D. The salesgirl felt confused to see Peter again．21. What is the main theme of the story？ ______A. It's important to keep a promise．B. It's great to share in other people's happiness．C. We should be grateful for the help from others．D. Something rare is worth a large amount of money．BWhen I was nine years old，I loved to go fishing with my dad．But the only thing that wasn't very fun about it was that he could catch many fish while I couldn't catch anything．I usually got pretty upset and kept asking him why．He always answered，"Son，if you want to catch a fish，you have to think like a fish"，I remember being even more upset then because，"I'm not a fish!"I didn't know how to think like a fish．Besides，I reasoned，how could what I think influence what a fish does？As I got a little older I began to understand what my dad really meant．So，I read some books on fish．And I even joined the local fishing club and started attending the monthly meetings．I learned that a fish is a cold-blooded animal and therefore is very sensitive to water temperature．That is why fish prefer shallow water to deep water because the former is warmer．Besides，water is usually warmer in direct sunlight than in the shade．Yet，fish don't have any eyelids（眼皮） and the sun huts their eyes…The more I understood fish，the more I became effective at finding and catching them．．When I grew up and entered the business world，I remember hearing my first boss say，"We all need to think like sales people．"But it didn't completely make sense．My dad never once said，"If you want to catch a fish you need to think like a fisherman．"What he said was，"You need to think like a fish．"Years later，with great efforts to promote long-term services to people much older and richer than me，I gradually learned what we all need is to think more like customers．It is not an easy job．I will show you how in the following chapters．22. Why was the author upset in fishing trips when he was nine？ ______A. He could not catch a fish．B. His father was not patient with him．C. His father did not teach him fishing．D. He could not influence a fish as his father did．23. What did the author's father really mean？ ______A. To read about fish．B. To learn fishing by oneself．C. To understand what fish think．D. To study fishing in many ways．24. According to the author，fish are most likely to be found ______ ．A. in deep water on sunny daysB. in deep water on cloudy daysC. in shallow water under sunlightD. in shallow water under waterside trees．25. After entering the business world，the author found ______ ．A. it easy to think like a customerB. his father's fishing advice inspiringC. his first boss's sales ideas reasonableD. it difficult to sell services to poor people26. This passage most likely comes from ______ ．A. a fishing guideB. a popular sales bookC. a novel on childhoodD. a millionaire's biography．CDaniel Anderson，a famous psychologist，believes it's important to distinguish television's influences on children from those of the family．We tend to blame TV，he says，for problems it doesn't really cause，overlooking our own roles in shaping children's minds．One traditional belief about television is that it reduces a child's ability to think and to understand the world．While watching TV，children do not merely absorb words and images （影像）．Instead，they learn both explicit and hidden meanings from what they see．Actually，children learn early the psychology of characters in TV shows．Furthermore，as many teachers agree，children understand far more when parents watch TV with them，explaining new words and ideas．Yet，most parents use an educational program as a chance to park their kids in front of the set and do something in another room．Another argument against television is that it replaces reading as a form of entertainment．But according to Anderson，the amount of time spent watching televisionis not related to reading ability．TV doesn't take the place of reading for most children；it takes the place of similar sorts of recreation，such as listening to the radio and playing sports．Things like parents'educational background have a stronger influence on a child's reading．"A child's reading ability is best predicted by how much a parent reads．"Anderson says．Traditional wisdom also has it that heavy television-watching lowers IQ （智商） scores and affects school performance．But here，too，Anderson notes that no studies have proved it．In fact，research suggests that it's the other way around．"If you're smart young，you'll watch less TV when you're older，"Anderson says．Yet，people of lower IQ tend to be lifelong television viewers．For years researchers have attempted to show that television is dangerous to children．However，by showing that television promotes none of the dangerous effects as conventionally believed，Anderson suggests that television cannot be condemned without considering other influences．27. By watching TV，children learn ______ ．A. images through wordsB. more than explicit meaningsC. more about images than wordsD. little about people's psychology28. An educational program is best watched by a child ______ ．A. on his ownB. with other kidsC. with his parentsD. with his teachers29. Which of the following is most related to children's reading ability？ ______A. Radio-listeningB. Television-watchingC. Parents'reading listD. Parents'educational background30. Anderson believed that ______ ．A. the more a child watches TV，the smarter he isB. the younger a child is，the more he watches TVC. the smarter a child is，the less likely he gets addicted to TVD. the less a child watches TV，the better he performs at school31. What is the main purpose of the passage？ ______A. To advise on the educational use of TV．B. To describe TV's harmful effects on children．C. To explain traditional views on TV influences．D. To present Anderson's unconventional ideas．DIt was once common to regard Britain as a society with class distinction．Each class had unique characteristics．In recent years，many writers have begun to speak the'decline of class'and'classless society'in Britain．And in modern day consumer society everyone is considered to be middle class．But pronouncing the death of class is too early．A recent wide-ranging society of public opinion found 90percent of people still placing themselves in particular class； 73percent agreed that class was still a vital part of British society； and 52percent thought there were still sharp class differences．Thus，class may not be culturally and politically obvious，yet it remains an important part of British society．Britain seems to have a love of stratification．One unchanging aspect of a British person's class position is accent．The words a person speaks tell her or his class．A study of British accents during 1970s found that a voice sounding like a BBC newsreader was viewed as the most attractive voice，Most people said this accent sounded'educated'and'soft'．The accents placed at the bottom in this study，on the other hand，were regional（地区的）city accents．These accents were seen as'common'and'ugly'．However，a similar study of British accents in the US turned these results upside down and placed some regional accents as the most attractive and BBC English as the least．This suggests that British attitudes towards accent have deep roots and are based on class prejudice．In recent years，however，young upper middle-class people in London，have begun to adopt some regional accents，in order to hide their class origins．This is an indication of class becoming unnoticed．However，the 1995pop song'Common People'puts forward the view that though a middle-class person may'want to live like common people'they can never appreciate the reality of a working-class life．32. A recent study of public opinion shows that in modern Britain ______ ．A. it is time to end class distinctionB. most people belong to middle classC. it is easy to recognize a person's classD. people regard themselves socially different33. The word stratification in Paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ______ ．A. varietyB. most people belong to middle classC. authorityD. qualification34. The study in the US showed that BBC English was regarded as ______ ．A. regionalB. educatedC. prejudicedD. unattractive35. British attitudes towards accent ______ ．A. have a long traditionB. are based on regional statusC. are shared by the AmericansD. have changed in recent years36. What is the main idea of the passage？ ______A. The middle class is expandingB. A person's accent reflects his classC. Class is a key part of British societyD. Each class has unique characteristics．37. 首先阅读下列活动介绍：A BA Night of Glamor and Intrigue at ShanghaiBund in 1930To celebrate Asia heritage month ，Trendy New York is proud to present"Cheongsam Night out-A date with Cheongsam beauties in Shanghai Bund 1930"． May 16，9：00PM-May 17，12：00AM ．EDT 330West 40th Street ，New York ．NY 10018Picking Partners-NEW YORKFeaturing adaptations from Chinese and Western classic ，including works from Chinese Academy Award-winning composer Tan Dun ，the Beijing Guitar Duo teamed up with Cuban guitar virtuoso Manuel Barrueco （right ） for a China West Concert at the New York Historical Society on April 23．C DHeroes of History ：Legacy of My ChineseFamilyJoin us as actress Tina Chen recounts thefascinating story of three generations ofher mother's family and their contributions to the history of China ． Friday ，May 8，6：30PM-7：30PMChina Institute 125East 65th Street ，New York ，NY 10065Great shorts-NEW YORK A photography exhibition held by HAN Media to celebrate its founding in New York City on April 24，featuring three emergingChinese photographers ； Yingxi Michael Shi ，Haiyin Lin and Liming Guan ，whose works have appeared in publications such asVogue ，ELLE ，The New York Times and others ．E FForbidden delights-NEW YORK The first session of the China Institute in America short course Beijing ：The City Through Its Architecture opens on Wednesday ．Nancy S ．Steinhardt discusses the Forbidden City and Beijing's imperial architecture ．Kunqu Society ，the classical Chinese theater which combines singing ，dancing and acting to literary works by masters of Ming and Qing Dynasties ，performing introduces four signature plays of Kunqu Master Jiqing Zhang to American audiences ．Sunday ，April 19，2：00PM ，ESTMiller Theatre at Columbia University2960Broadway ，New York ，NY 10027(1) Edward Leonardo Norton ，connoisseur of Chinese and Japanese antiques ．He has a strong interest in classical Chinese literary works ．He even starts going to evening classes to learn classical Chinese at Columbia University ． ______(2) Daphne Sui-yuan Tan ，former director of National Association ofPhotographers ．After reading some history books on how the first group of Chinese immigrants survived in America of the 19th century ，she has become keen on her own family history and that of others ． ______(3) Sharon Collins ，pop singer and amateur photographer ．Her marriage with a serious music critic has drawn her to his world ，so she is now crazy about classical music and will not miss any chance to attend a concert with her husband ． ______(4) Michelle Higgins ，eminent photographer and columnist for quite a fewinternationally-known travel magazines ．Recently ，she has shown great interest in photo exhibits which feature young artists with Islamic or Chinese background ． ______(5) Caroline Hugo，famous writer and influential movie critic．Last year her fantasy story which involved the mysterious Forbidden City received critical acclaim．Now she is conceiving a romance that has Shanghai of the 1930s as the setting． ______ ．38. 你接受了一项写作任务，为英语校报写一篇科技报道．[写作内容]请根据以下信息，介绍国外医疗行业出现的一项新技术．内容包括：[写作要求]只能用5个句子表达全部内容；[评分标准]句子结构准确，信息内容完整，篇章连贯．(1)(2)(3)39. On the first day of her work，Sally found that a class full of problems was waiting for her．Six t eachers had quit before her．When she walked in to the classroom，it was chaos：two boys were fighting in the far corner，yet the rest of the class seemed not to notice them；some girls we re chatting and some were running about；paper，food packages and other garbage were littered around…Just when she was about to speak，a student rushed in and pushed her aside!He was twenty minutes late! Sally walked onto the platform，picked up a piece of chalk and wrote on the blackboard："Rule 1：We are family!"All students stopped to look at her．And she continued with Rule 2，Rule 3…In the following weeks，Sally worked out 10class rules and posted them on the walls of the classroom．She patiently explained all the rules to the students and r equire everyone to follow them．Surprisingly，Sally was not driven out like the former teachers；instead，she won respect from the students．Over the year，she witnessed gradual change in the class．At the graduation ceremony，just as she expected，she was very proud to stand with a class of care，manners and confidence．[写作内容]1．用约30个词概括上文的主要内容．2．用约120个词就班规谈谈你的想法，内容包括：（1）你们班最突出的问题是什么？（2）针对该问题你会设计一条什么班规？（3）你认为班规会带来什么影响？[写作要求]（1）作文中可以使用亲身经历或虚构的故事，也可以参照阅读材料的内容，但不得直接引用原文的句子．（2）作文中不得出现真实姓名和学校名称．[评分标准]概括准确，语言规范，内容合适，篇章连贯．答案和解析1~15.【答案】A、D、C、A、B、D、C、A、D、B、A、B、A、C、D【解析】1．A 考查动词辨析根据句意可知，科学家们认为人体的结构设计决定了人类最多不会活过120岁．故选A．2．D 考查副词辨析根据上下文可知，此处表示110岁很可能是任何一个人可能会希望活的最长的年龄---如果一个人非常的健康和幸运，人们希望能活到110岁，故选D．3．C 考查副词辨析根据句意可知，这里表示人类细胞不能永远无止境地自我繁殖，所以人才会变老．故选C．4．A 考查副词辨析根据语境可知，get old 的最终结果就是死亡，所以用eventually 表示"最终"．故选A．5．B 考查形容词比较级辨析根据上下文的语境可知，美国人的平均寿命从47岁增长到75岁，B项符合语境，故选B．6．D 考查形容词辨析．根据句意可知，把65岁当做中年和老年的分界线，这已经不适合现在的形势了．dividing line分界线，故选D．7．C 考查名词辨析．根据上文提到的65岁作为中年和老年的分界线已经过时了，再结合空后的"until after age 75"可知，现在很多老年人是在75岁之后身体和精神才开始衰弱的，故选C．8．A 考查动词辨析．根据这一段的内容和the chances of living long are much higher due to a better diets and health care可知，现在的人平均寿命比以前更长的一个原因是人们从童年的疾病中幸存了下来，故选A．9．D 考查名词辨析．根据上文的"modern medicine"可知，此处选disease符合语境，故选D．10．B 考查形容词辨析．句意：既然年少夭折的可能性更低了，那么活得更长的机会就更高了，因为有了更好的饮食和医学护理．poor 穷的；young 年轻的；sick 病的；quiet 安静的．根据这一段的意思可知，以前人们在小的时候就因为生病死去了，dying young就是年少死去．故选B．11．A 考查名词辨析．根据下文中Some people fear such changes will…可知，我们现在的人口结构改变了，故选A．12．B 考查名词辨析．根据句意可知，这句话中的while 表示对比，即跟前一种人不一样的看法，故选B．13．A 考查名词辨析．句意：现在，很多处在"黄金年龄"的男士和女士，身体都非常健康，仍然积极，心态也很年轻．mind 心态；appearance 外表；voice 声音；movement移动．根据句意可知，这里应该是说虽然年龄老了，但是心态依然年轻，故选A．14．C 考查名词辨析．句意：随着我们的社会老龄化，我们需要这些老年公民们的贡献．protection 保护；suggestions 建议；contributions 贡献；permission允许．根据文意可知，现在的社会逐渐老龄化，因此老年人也要继续给我们的社会做贡献，故选C．15．D 考查动词辨析．句意：前面还有很长的寿命，他们需要保持积极的心态和奉献的精神．sound 听起来；appear 好像；出现；turn 转，变成；stay保持．根据文意可知，现在人们的寿命更长了，因此老年人也要继续保持积极心态，为我们的社会做贡献．故应选D．本文是一篇说明文．话题围绕人类的寿命展开．人的寿命是有限的，随着社会的发展，生活水平的提高，人们的寿命比以前更长了，而且老龄化已经成了社会的一个趋势，我们的社会需要这些老年人们继续保持积极的心态，为社会做贡献．解答此类题目可遵循以下步骤：第一步，通读全文，了解文章大意，获得整体印象，同时初选出一批较有把握的答案．第二步，边核对初选答案边补填留下的空格．如果短文难度较大，则可复读几遍，核对和确定答案．有些空一时决定不了，可作个记号，待复查时再确定．第三步，复查定稿．从整体理解角度出发，仔细审核答案，确保意义上、语法上没有错误，同时对遗留下来的少数几个空格作最后选择．16.【答案】【小题1】a【小题2】Luckily【小题3】for【小题4】was left【小题5】when【小题6】fell【小题7】without【小题8】to sell【小题9】where【小题10】him【解析】1.句意：他拥有一个农场，这个农场看起来都快废弃了。
2015高考英语真题及答案(全国卷(K12教育文档)
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2015高考英语真题及答案(全国卷·课标I卷）英语本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分，考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回.注意事项:1. 答第I卷前,考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号填写在答题卡上.2。
选出每小题答案后,用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称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 time is it now?A. 9：10.B. 9：50。
C。
10：00.2。
What does the woman think of the weather?A。
2015年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试(广东卷)英语试题及标准答案
绝密★启用前试卷类型：A 2015年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试(广东卷)英语本试卷共12页,三大题,满分135分.考试用时120分钟注意事项：1. 答卷前，考生务必用黑色笔迹的钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名和考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。
用2B铅笔讲试卷类型（A）填涂在答题卡相应的位置上。
将条形码横贴在答题卡右上角“条形码粘贴处”。
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3.非选择题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。
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4.考生必须保持答题卡的整洁，考试结束后，将试题与答题卡一并交回。
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。
How long can human beings live? Most scientists who study old age think that the human body is 1 to live no longer than 120 years. However, 110 years is probably the longest that anyone could hope to live — if he or she is 2 healthy and lucky. Some scientists even say we can live as long as 130 years! Yet, our cells simply cannot continue to reproduce 3 . They wear out, and as a result, we get old and 4 die.Even though we can’t live forever, we are living a 5 life than ever before. In 1900, the average American life span (寿命) was only 47 years, but today it is 75 years!When does old age begin then? Sixty-five may be out-of-date as the 6 line betwee n middle age and old age. After all, many older people don’t begin to experience physical and mental 7 until after age 75.People are living longer because more people 8 childhood. Before modern medicine changed the laws of nature, many children died of common childhood 9 . Now that the chances of dying 10 are much lower, the chances of living long are much higher due to better diets and health care.On the whole, our population is getting older. The 11 in our population will have lasting effects on our social development and our way of life. Some people fear such changes will be for the worse, while some see 12 , not disaster, many men and women in their “golden years” are healthy, still active, an d young in 13 if not in age.As the society grows old, we need the 14 of our older citizens. With long lives ahead of them, they need to 15 active and devoted.1. A. designed B. selected C. improved D. discovered2. A. completely B. generally C. apparently D. extremely3. A. rapidly B. harmlessly C. endlessly D. separately4. A. eventually B. hopelessly C. automatically D. desperately5. A. busier B. longer C. richer D. happier6. A. finishing B. guiding C. waiting D. dividing7. A. stress B. damage C. decline D. failure8. A. survive B. enjoy C. remember D. value9. A. problems B. fears C. worries D. diseases10. A. poor B. young C. sick D. quiet11. A. changes B. recovery C. safety D. increases12. A. dreams B. chances C. strengths D. choices13. A. mind B. appearance C. voice D. movement14. A. protection B. suggestions C. contributions D. permission15. A. sound B. appear C. turn D. stay第二节语法填空（共10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，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡标号为16-25的相应位置上。
2015年真题(大学生英语竞赛)及详解
Part one，listening（30 marks）Part II Vocabulary, Grammar & Culture (15 marks)Section A Vocabulary and Grammar (10 marks)31. Animals are one of the most important resources for human beings, however , by 2030 ,many species will have ______according to recent research . A. used up B. died out C. gone up D. got rid of32. If the government refused to appropriate funds, the slum-clearance programme might be ______. A. rejected B. contended C. abused D. terminated33. We are in the full ______ that the current situation will improve sooner or later.A. understandingB. appreciationC. consciousnessD. conviction34. The reporters exposed the corruption of several high officials in the government; ______, they were asked to resign from office .A. constantlyB. consistentlyC. consequentlyD. consecutively35. Helping his little daughter with her physics homework reminded him of things he had long ______.A. cared aboutB. forgotten aboutC. dreamed aboutD. complained about36. You should never provide your personal information ______ a request you did not ask for over the Internet .A. in response toB. according toC. prior toD. thanks to37. The new chairman urged the members of the committee to ______ their differences and settle down to work .A. wear outB. break upC. calm downD. set aside38. Why so many students graduate from high school with inadequate skills in reading and mathematics is a question that continues to ______American educators.A. harassB. intimidateC. troubleD. oppress39.— I need some help with my homework!—______ I‟ve got lots of work to do myself, and besides, it‟s your problem, not mine!A. No problems, just a moment!B. Sorry, I can‟t help you right now.C. Yes, I need your help as well.D. Wait, it‟s a piece of cake for me.40.—I spilled some coffee on my jacket! ______.—You‟ll see a place on Madison Avenue between the First Street and the Second Street. It‟s Beside the bank.A. How can you get it ironed?B. Do you know the way to the factory?C. Who is to blame for the accident?D. Where can I get it cleaned?Section B Culture (5 marks)41. ______ felt that society forced too many rules on people and kept them from living a full, natural life. His forceful writing on daring themes shocked many. Sons and Lovers, based partly on his own life, is one of his finest novels.A. James Joyce.B. D. H. Lawrence.C. George Bernard ShawD. Thomas Hardy.42. Which of the following is the national flag of the United States of America?43. Which of the following is the famous theory developed by Albert Einstein?A. The Theory of Mechanics.B. The Natural Selection.C. The Theory of Relativity.D. Quantum Gravity.44. Which country is famous for the statue of the Little Mermaid?A. Finland.B. Sweden.C. Denmark.D. Norway.45. ______ was an English comic actor and filmmaker who rose to fame in the silent film era.A. Marlon Brando.B. Charlie Chaplin.C. Steven Allan SpielbergD.Dustin Hoffman.Part ⅢCloze（10 marks）Fill in each blank with one word. Choose the correct word in one of the following three ways: according to the context, by using the correct form of the given word, or by using the given letter(s) of the word.Is paragliding more dangerous than parachuting？There are three elements that support the argument that through46.________ of them is safe, one is far less dangerous than the other. Those three elements are training, preparation, and skill level.Training for the first parachute jump is a 47.rel ________ simple process. Commonly a morning of instruction and practice can result 48.________ a person‟s first jump the same afternoon. In contrast, paragliding training is much more involved, taking anywhere from one to three months before the first flight occurs. It is 49.________ (legal) to fly without a license, and various competence levels must be passed to be able to move from soaring to something more involved such as cross-country flying.Preparation for a parachute jump is minimal 50.________ best. Most jumpers have their chutes packed for them, so all they have to do is climb into the plane. Some pack their own chutes, but still, this is minor. In paragliding the pilot lays out their canopy on the ground, checks it and the lines, and then must wait for the right wind conditions before launching. The fact that the chute and lines can be seen makes a 51.tre________ difference as any problems can be seen before launch, something that is impossible with parachuting. This is a very important difference because almost all parachuting 52. acc________ are the result of equipment failure. Jumpers rely almost totally on their equipment and not their skill, the reverse of the paragliding pilot.It is this difference in skill levels that makes paragliding the safer option. The 53. ________ (great) the skill the pilotdevelops, the less chance they might get into a dangerous situation when flying. Also, if they do get into a dangerous situation, it is far more likely that they will be able to escape. With parachuting it is the 54. opp ________. Ultimately skill does not matter. Even the most experienced jumper will be 55. ________ (able) to do anything in the event of major equipment failure. Like Russian roulette, the question is how many times a person jumps before statistics catch up with them.Part IV Reading Comprehension (35 marks)Section A (5 marks) Questions 56-60 are based on the following passage.Hallward Library supports the learning, teaching and research needs of the Faculty of Arts and the Faculty of Social Sciences. This includes the subject areas of arts, humanities, law and social sciences, and a European Documentation Centre.You may be able to use our libraries for reference or borrowing through membership of the SCONUL Access scheme. Please apply to join the scheme online. You may also wish to complete our University of Nottingham registration from before you come. On arrival at one of our libraries, please go to the reception or lending desk with your SCONUL introductory email and library card from your home institution, where we will issue you a University of Nottingham library card with immediate borrowing rights (a photograph is not required). Please check our lending desk opening times.If your SCONUL Access membership entitles you to borrow, you may take up to six ordinary loan books for up to four weeks. Items from our Short Loan collection are not available to borrow under this scheme and there will be lead time in accessing items stored off site or at a different University of Nottingham library. Study rooms are left open for general use, but room keys cannot be borrowed by SCONUL Access users and room bookings cannot be made.Please also consult our information on how to access electronic resources and the Internet via the eduroam wireless service. If your institution is not a member of SCONUL Access you may use our libraries for reference during our libraries for referenceoverthrown by the republican revolutionaries. During nearly six hundred years, twenty-four emperors lived in and ruled from this palace.The Forbidden City is surrounded by 10-metre-high walls and a 52-meter-wide moat. Measuring 961 meters from north to south and 753 meters from east to west, it covers an area of 1110000 square meters. Each of the four sides is pierced by a gate: the Meridian Gate (Wu men) on the south, the Gate of Divine Prowess(Shenwu men) on the north, the Eastern and Western Prosperity Gates (Donghua men and Xihua men).Once inside, visitors will see a succession of halls and palaces spreading out on either side of an invisible central axis. The buildings‟ glowing yellow roofs levitating above vermilion walls is a magnificent sight. The painted ridges and carved beams all contribute to the sumptuous effect.Known as the Outer Court, the southern portion of the Forbidden City centers on three main halls -- Hall of Supreme Harmony (Taihedian)，Hall of Central Harmony (Zhonghedian),and Hall of Preserving Harmony (Baohedian). It was here in the Outer Court that the emperor held court and conducted grand audiences. Mirroring this arrangement is the Inner Court comprising the northern portion of the Forbidden City. The Inner Court is comprised of not only the residences of the emperor and his consorts but also venues for religious rituals and administrative activities.In total, the buildings of the two courts account for an area of some 163000 square meters. These were precisely designed in accordance with a code of architectural hierarchy, which designated specific features to reflect the paramount authority and status of the emperor. No ordinary mortal would have been allowed or would even have dared to come within close proximity to these buildings.The Forbidden City, the culmination of the two-thousand-year development of classical Chinese and East Asianarchitecture, has been influential in the subsequent development of Chinese architecture, as well as providing inspiration for many artistic works. Questions66. Why was the Palace given the name as “The Forbidden City”?67. Who was the first emperor that lived in the Palace?68. How long is the Forbidden City?69. What is the total area of the Forbidden City?70. What is the main function of the Inner Court of the Forbidden City?Section D (10 marks) Questions 71-75 are based on the following passage.A ncient Greeks thought the brain wasn‟t the basis for intellect. It was the home for the soul. They believed that the process of thinking happened somewhere near lungs. The brain wasn‟t seen as an organ of intellect and thought until the 17th and 18th centuries. In order to measure intelligence, the IQ test, or the intelligence quotient test, was invented. The Standford-Binet Intelligence Scale was created in Paris in the early 1900s. The scale was used in Alfred Binet‟s efforts to educate children with learning difficulties. Those with scores less than their respective ages were considered mentally challenged. The MENSA IQ test has also become popular. A person who scores 150 or higher on this test is considered to have exceptional intelligence. More than 10,000 people take the test every year.Some see IQ tests as an assessment of an individual‟s problem-solving skills, rather than general intelligence. For example, an individual may have high analytical intelligence that is genetic. This widely held view promoted many prejudiced ideas. Since the IQ test was created from the point of view of Europeans, people of other races scored comparatively lower.Research suggests that intelligence depends on culture and class. Tests given by the U.S. military showed that blacks scored lower than whites. The difference in scores was attributed to class and education levels, not genetic factors. Black childrenadopted into wealthier families scored significantly higher than low-income blacks. Studies have shown that children who grow in a positive learning environment score higher on the IQ tests. Having good nutrition can also affect the scores.A new type of IQ test has surfaced later on. It's called the EI test, or the emotional intelligence test. The test gauges the individual‟s ability to manage his or her emotions. Developed by Daniel Goleman, the test also measures how much self-awareness an individual has. Knowledge and emotional intelligence are different, experts say. A person with high emotional intelligence is able to better understand the feelings of others. Thus, they are better maintaining various relationships. Lowemotional intelligence can affect intelligence. Studies have shown that emotional intelligence is connected with memory and concentration. Individuals with low emotional intelligence have more aggressiveness and less self-control. These factors can dramatically reduce IQ scores by as much as 25 percent.Questions 71-75 Complete the summary with only one word for each blank from the passage, changing the form where necessary.Since the early 1900s, scientists have attempted to gauge the intelligence of people. Alfred Binet‟s intelligence scale and the MENS IQ test have been used frequently over the past centuries in 71.________ intelligence. Some studies suggest that the tests aren‟t necessarily a flawless benchmark, arguing that it72._______ only a person‟s problem-solving skills. Others think that intelligence is73._______ and it varies among races. New findings point to culture, class, education levels and environment as more important intelligence predictors 74._______ genetics. A new test that measures the emotionalintelligence, the ability to monitor one‟s emotions, has emerged. Recent findings reveal that one‟s emotional intelligence can affect one‟s IQ test 75._______.Part V Translation (15 marks)Section A (5 marks) Translate the following paragraph into Chinese.76. Opera is an art that brings music, singing, and drama together on stage. The first operas were performed in Italy in the early 1600s. These operas were based on ancient Greek myths and accompanied by sim ple melodies. The early composers of opera called their work “drama through music” because they felt the music was the key to expressing an idea or emotion. Although the first operas were performed for the aristocracy, by the 1700s many operas were being performed for the public.Section B (10 marks) Translate the following sentences into English by using the hints given in brackets.77. 他在学校的表现还没有达到他父母的期望。
(完整word版)2015年英语高考试题及答案解析全国卷2,推荐文档
2015·全国卷Ⅱ(英语)本试卷分第Ⅰ卷(选择题)和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)两部分。
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．[2015·全国卷Ⅱ] What time is it now?A．9：10. B．9：50.C．10：00.2．[2015·全国卷Ⅱ] What does the woman think of the weather?A．It's nice. B．It's warm.C．It's cold.3．[2015·全国卷Ⅱ] What will the man do?A．Attend a meeting. B．Give a lecture.C．Leave his office.4．[2015·全国卷Ⅱ] What is the woman's opinion about the course?A．Too hard. B．Worth taking.C．Very easy.5．[2015·全国卷Ⅱ] What does the woman want the man to do?A．Speak louder. B．Apologize to her.C．Turn off the radio.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。
2015年全国大学生英语竞赛C类真题、答案及评分标准
15Part I Listening (30 marks)1. What does the conversation imply?A. Great minds think alike.B. You are what you wear.C. A contented mind is a perpetual feast.D. Actions speak louder than words.2. How does the man identify a disease gene?A. He uses a special instrument.B. He analyses the gene carefully.C. He bases his finding on his previous research.D. He sends the results of his analysis to biologists for confirmation.3. Why is the man planning to fly to Singapore?A. The weather there is quite nice for a holiday.B. He wants to watch a basketball match to be held there.C. NBA tickets there are much cheaper than those in New York.D. Air tickets from the USA to Singapore are cheap now.4. What is the man’s opinion of seeing movies in a theatre?A. He doesn’t like the big screen in the theatre. B It is not as comfortable as seeing movies at home.C. It is much more expensive than seeing movies at home.D. He thinks travelling a long way to the theatre is a waste of time.5. What are the speakers talking about?A. Importance of saving water.B. Ways to improve farming.C. The city’s nasty weather.D. Water shortage in the city.Section B (10 marks) Long ConversationsConversation one6.What does the man want tickets for?A. For a May Flower choir performance.B. For an opera performance.C. For the Mozart Piano Concerto.D. For the Beethoven Symphony7.When will he attend the performance?A. On Sunday, May 21.B. On Monday, May 22.C. On Thursday, May 25D. On Sunday, May 268.What kind of music dose the man like?A. Piano concerto.B. Rhythm &Blues(R&B).C. Jazz.D. Symphony.9.What is the man’s telephone number?A.648 7967B.647 7968C.646 7988D.649 794810.When is the man expected to pick up his tickets?A. Before 7:30 on the night of the performance.B. Any time on the day of the performance.C. Between 7:30 and 8:00 any night.D. Any time before the performance.Conversation Two11.What are the two kinds of people mentioned in the quote of Marlo’s father?A. The rich and the poor.B. Givers and takers.C. Eaters and sleepers.D. The old and young.12.Why is the St.Jude Hospital special?A. It serves children from certain communities only.B. It was founded by some big companies .C. It collects donations for sick children.D. It provides excellent service for patients.13. What is the motto of the Thanks & Giving Campaign?A. Give thanks to both sick and healthy kids.B. Cherish the traditional holidays.C. Honour the donating companies.D. Give money to people in need.14. What does Marlo remind people to do when they are in a happy mood?A. Always help those who are in need on the streets.B. Stop purchasing and save money for the future.C. Think of the families who are fighting for their child’s life.D. Look after old parents and young children in the family.15. What do some big companies cooperate with St. Jude Hospital?A. They donate large amounts of money to the hospital.B. They send sick employees to the hospital for treatment.C. They promote the Thanks & Giving Campaign regularly.D. They collect donations and send them to the hospital. Section C (5 marks)16. Why was scientific satellite MAVEN sent to space?A. To find out if there are any living creatures or plants on Mars.B. To collect water samples from Mars and learn what is happening on Mars.C. To learn what happened to the atmosphere and water on Mars.D. To study the geological and geographical conditions on Mars.17. What is scientists’ latest research on robots?A. Robots that can run quickly on four legs.B. Robots that can carry heavy loads as pack animals do.C. Robots that are less expensive to build.D. Robots that can operate on batteries.18. What is the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) accused of?A. Its influence on U.S. movies and TV shows.B. Its attempt to spread American culture.C. Its tough demands on overseas students.D. Its exclusion of American values.19. What does Ritu Sharma want to show in her book Teach a Woman to Fish?A. How woman in poor conditions can break the cycle of poverty.B. Her extraordinary travel experience in four countries.C. The challenge and opportunities facing woman in Sri Lanka.D. Different ways of finishing that are suitable for women.20. What does ‘Black Friday’ in this conversion refer to?A. A special day in memory of people who died in a tragic stampede.B. A shopping discount service available only on Fridays.C. A new TV show to be held in New York and California.D. A big day in a holiday shopping season with lots of goods in discount.Section D There are 10 missing words or phrases. Fill in the blanks with exact words or phrases you hear.At movie preview, reporters are often searched before entering a theatre. If cameras or camcorders are found, security guards take them until the preview in finished. The guards do this because people might 21.___________ the movie before it is released. They are trying to protect the right of intellectual property (IP).Intellectual property is 22.__________ of intangible things likes music, film, computer programmes, techniques and books. Counties like United State have a strict system of patents, copyrights and trademark rights. When a person produces something new, they 23.___________ one of these from the government to prove he or she is the owner of the invention and that it is illegal for others to copy it. Patents are needed for new inventions. Copyright are used for materials like books, music, computer progammes and movies. Trademark rights are used for 24._________. You can tell if something is copyrighted or trademarked by looking on the package for a small encircled C or T respectively.As international trade increases, problems 25.___________ regarding IP . Some counties have less strict laws for IP than others. In counties like Vietnam, where laws for IP are not very strict, products 26.__________ other counties are often copied and sold for a cheaper price. For example, it is common to find copies of U.S. movies 27.___________ in these counties. The United States and other counties with strict IP laws want all counties to have strict IP laws so that 28.__________. So, they pressure other countries to strengthen IP laws. For example, before Vietnam could join the World Trade Organisation in 2006, they had to strengthen their IP laws.Not everyone believes that laws protecting IP 29._________.Some believe it is wrong for others to have a monopoly on an idea or invention that could serve the public good. For example, some poor countries have many people 30._______ diseases but do not have the infrastructure needed to produce drugs to help the patients . Other richer countries have produced the drugs but are selling them at too high a price for the poor countries to afford, which may cause people to die.Part II Vocabulary, Grammar & Culture (15 marks)Section A Vocabulary and Grammar (10 marks)31. Animals are one of the most important resources for human beings, however , by 2030 ,many species will have ______according to recent research .A. used upB. died outC. gone upD. got rid of32. If the government refused to appropriate funds, the slum-clearance programme might be ______.A. rejectedB. contendedC. abusedD. terminated33. We are in the full ______ that the current situation will improve sooner or later.A. understandingB. appreciationC. consciousnessD. conviction34. The reporters exposed the corruption of several high officials in the government; ______, they were asked to resign fromoffice .A. constantlyB. consistentlyC. consequentlyD. consecutively35. Helping his little daughter with her physics homework reminded him of things he had long ______.A. cared aboutB. forgotten aboutC. dreamed aboutD. complained about36. You should never provide your personal information ______ a request you did not ask for over the Internet .A. in response toB. according toC. prior toD. thanks to37. The new chairman urged the members of the committee to ______ their differences and settle down to work .A. wear outB. break upC. calm downD. set aside38.Why so many students graduate from high school with inadequate skills in reading andmathematics is a question that continues to ______American educators.A. harassB. intimidateC. troubleD. oppress39.— I need some help with my homework!—______ I’ve got lots of work to do myself, and besides, it’s your problem, not mine!A. No problems, just a moment!B. Sorry, I can’t help you right now.C. Yes, I need your help as well.D. Wait, it’s a piece of cake for me.40.—I spilled some coffee on my jacket! ______.—You’ll see a place on Madison Avenue between the First Street and the Second Street. It’s Beside the bank.A. How can you get it ironed?B. Do you know the way to the factory?C. Who is to blame for the accident?D. Where can I get it cleaned?Section B Culture (5 marks)41. ______ felt that society forced too many rules on people and kept them from living a full, natural life. His forceful writing on daring themes shocked many. Sons and Lovers, based partly on his own life, is one of his finest novels.A. James Joyce.B. D. H. Lawrence.C. George Bernard ShawD. Thomas Hardy.42. Which of the following is the national flag of the United States of America?43. Which of the following is the famous theory developed by Albert Einstein?A. The Theory of Mechanics.B. The Natural Selection.C. The Theory of Relativity.D. Quantum Gravity.44. Which country is famous for the statue of the Little Mermaid?A. Finland.B. Sweden.C. Denmark.D. Norway.45. ______ was an English comic actor and filmmaker who rose to fame in the silent film era.A. Marlon Brando.B. Charlie Chaplin.C. Steven Allan SpielbergD. Dustin Hoffman.Part Ⅲ Cloze（10 marks）Fill in each blank with one word. Choose the correct word in one of the following three ways: according to the context, by using the correct form of the given word, or by using the given letter(s) of the word.Is paragliding more dangerous than parachuting？There are three elements that support the argument that through46.________ of them is safe, one is far less dangerous than the other. Those three elements are training, preparation, and skill level.Training for the first parachute jump is a 47.rel ________ simple process. Commonly a morning of instruction and practice can result 48.________ a person’s first jump the same afternoon. In contrast, paragliding training is much more involved, taking anywhere from one to three months before the first flight occurs. It is 49.________ (legal) to fly without a license, and various competence levels must be passed to be able to move from soaring to something more involved such as cross-country flying.Preparation for a parachute jump is minimal 50.________ best. Most jumpers have their chutes packed for them, so all they have to do is climb into the plane. Some pack their own chutes, but still, this is minor. In paragliding the pilot lays out their canopy on the ground, checks it and the lines, and then must wait for the right wind conditions before launching. The fact that the chute and lines can be seen makes a 51.tre________ difference as any problems can be seen before launch, something thatis impossible with parachuting. This is a very important difference because almost all parachuting 52. acc________ are the result of equipment failure. Jumpers rely almost totally on their equipment and not their skill, the reverse of the paragliding pilot.It is this difference in skill levels that makes paragliding the safer option. The 53. ________ (great) the skill the pilot develops, the less chance they might get into a dangerous situation when flying. Also, if they do get into a dangerous situation, it is far more likely that they will be able to escape. With parachuting it is the 54. opp ________. Ultimately skill does not matter. Even the most experienced jumper will be 55. ________ (able) to do anything in the event of major equipment failure. Like Russian roulette, the question is how many times a person jumps before statistics catch up with them.Part IV Reading Comprehension (35 marks)Section A (5 marks) Questions 56-60 are based on the following passage.Hallward Library supports the learning, teaching and research needs of the Faculty of Arts and the Faculty of Social Sciences. This includes the subject areas of arts, humanities, law and social sciences, and a European Documentation Centre.You may be able to use our libraries for reference or borrowing through membership of the SCONUL Access scheme. Please apply to join the scheme online. You may also wish to complete our University of Nottingham registration from before you come. On arrival at one of our libraries, please go to the reception or lending desk with your SCONUL introductory email and library card from your home institution, where we will issue you a University of Nottingham library card with immediate borrowing rights (a photograph is not required). Please check our lending desk opening times.If your SCONUL Access membership entitles you to borrow, you may take up to six ordinary loan books for up to four weeks. Items from our Short Loan collection are not available to borrow under this scheme and there will be lead time in accessing items stored off site or at a different University of Nottingham library. Study rooms are left open for general use, but room keys cannot be borrowed by SCONUL Access users and room bookings cannot be made.Please also consult our information on how to access electronic resources and the Internet via the eduroam wireless service. If your institution is not a member of SCONUL Access you may use our libraries for reference during our libraries for referenceduring our vacations. Please ensure that you bring your library card or some other means of confirming your current student status.You are welcome to visit any of our libraries and use them for reference purposes. Please go to the reception or lending desk on arrival and bring identification with you.We are members of INSPIRE and welcome visitors referred from public libraries under this scheme.If you would like to borrow books then you can become an external borrower.We can arrange school visits through our service Step into University Libraries: Visits for Local Schools. In order to be able to offer schools a good experience, we would encourage arrangements to be made well in advance and for visits to be scheduled outside of University terms. Groups should be accompanied by leaders or teachers who will adhere to their responsibilities as detailed in Section 2 of the University’s Guidance on Arrangements for Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults.Question 56-60 Decide the following statements are true (T) or false (F) according to the passage.56. The Hallward Library serves students in all majors of the University of Nottingham.57. Anyone who wants to borrow books through the SCONUL scheme must register online before they come to the reception of the library and get a library card.58. Through the SCONUL scheme no more than 6 ordinary loan books can be borrowed while none of Short Loan books can be borrowed.59. Electronic resources and Internet cannot be used in the library without permission.60. Visitors can come to the library for reference purposes and even borrow books.Section B (10 marks) Question 61-65 are based on the following passage.Tony Wheeler is the man behind the Lonely Planet guidebooks, books which are loved and hated in equal measure. It’s hard to pin down why they provoke such violent emotion; once it was simply because they lied—you don’t turn up for the weekly Wednesday ferry to find that actually it goes on Tuesdays. Nowadays they are carefully researched, the information is generally true, and the maps are accurate.(61) ______ Arrive in a place and out comes the book: Places to Stay, Things to See, Getting Around, Places to Eat—all of which is undeniably useful. But you end up living a life dictated by Wheeler, and that life might not be right for you. On top of that, everyone else has got one too, so instead of being the independent traveller you thought you were, you end up being just another tourist.(62) ______ His wife Maureen, who runs the company with him, is equally to blame. It all started in 1972 when, bored with Britain, they see off for Australia. They arrived in Sydney three months later with 27 cents between them. Tony sold his camera, then sat down and wrote about the trip. They put the pages together and took it around the local bookshops and one of the bookshops sold thousands of copies.(63) ______Their 200-odd guidebooks cover nearly everywhere and there are phrasebooks, atlases, walking guides. They sell more than three million books a year and employ around 200 people. The Lonely Planet website is visited a million times a day and the Wheelers have replaced the van with a red Ferrari.(64) ______ ‘My children have travelled all over the world so they’re aware of a lot of things,’ says Maureen and Tony agrees. ‘It helps you grow up a lot, jus t knowing how other people live and what happens in their countries. Secondly, being on your own, having to make your way from one place to the next and work out how you do that, gives you a self-sufficiency that I think is very important.’(65) ______Ther e are people who say that by encouraging people to go places they’re destroying them－an accusation they both deny, claiming that people would go there anyway. They admit that none of this is bad for business, ‘All the publicity has sold our books.’Questions 61-65 Complete the article with the following sentences. There are two extra sentences that you do not need to use.A.Twenty-five years on, Lonely Planet has, quite literally, taken over the world.B.There has been controversy surrounding the guidebooks.C.Getting a guidebook like the Lonely Planet right can be a tricky business.D.No, it’s something about the way they take you over－you become a slave to the guidebook.E.Tony Wheel is still very actively involved in the Lonely Planet guidebooks.F.So what do they think about travel in general?G.It’s not entirely fair to blame only Tony.Section C (10marks) Questions 66-70 are based on the following passage.Situated at the heart of Beijing, the Palace Museum is approached through the Gate of Heavenly Peace (Tian’an men). Because of its centrality as well as restricted access, the palace was called the Forbidden City, It was built from 1406 to 1420 by the third emperor of the Ming dynasty, the Yongle Emperor who, upon usurping the throne, determined to move his capital northward from Nanjing to Beijing. The Ming dynasty fell to the Manchu Qing in 1644 and in 1911 the Qing dynasty wasoverthrown by the republican revolutionaries. During nearly six hundred years, twenty-four emperors lived in and ruled from this palace.The Forbidden City is surrounded by 10-metre-high walls and a 52-meter-wide moat. Measuring 961 meters from north to south and 753 meters from east to west, it covers an area of 1110000 square meters. Each of the four sides is pierced by a gate: the Meridian Gate (Wu men) on the south, the Gate of Divine Prowess(Shenwu men) on the north, the Eastern and Western Prosperity Gates (Donghua men and Xihua men).Once inside, visitors will see a succession of halls and palaces spreading out on either side of an invisible central axis. The buildings’ glowing yellow roofs levitating above vermilion walls is a magnif icent sight. The painted ridges and carved beams all contribute to the sumptuous effect.Known as the Outer Court, the southern portion of the Forbidden City centers on three main halls -- Hall of Supreme Harmony (Taihedian)，Hall of Central Harmony (Zhonghedian),and Hall of Preserving Harmony (Baohedian). It was here in the Outer Court that the emperor held court and conducted grand audiences. Mirroring this arrangement is the Inner Court comprising the northern portion of the Forbidden City. The Inner Court is comprised of not only the residences of the emperor and his consorts but also venues for religious rituals and administrative activities.In total, the buildings of the two courts account for an area of some 163000 square meters. These were precisely designed in accordance with a code of architectural hierarchy, which designated specific features to reflect the paramount authority and status of the emperor. No ordinary mortal would have been allowed or would even have dared to come within close proximityto these buildings.The Forbidden City, the culmination of the two-thousand-year development of classical Chinese and East Asian architecture, has been influential in the subsequent development of Chinese architecture, as well as providing inspiration for many artistic works.Questions 66-7066. Why was the Palace given the name as “The Forbidden City”?67. Who was the first emperor that lived in the Palace?68. How long is the Forbidden City?69. What is the total area of the Forbidden City?70. What is the main function of the Inner Court of the Forbidden City?Section D (10 marks) Questions 71-75 are based on the following passage.Ancient Greeks thought the brain wasn’t the basis for intellect. It was the home for the soul. They believed that the process of thinking happened somewhere near lungs. The brain wasn’t seen as an organ of intellect and thought until the 17th and 18th centuries. In order to measure intelligence, the IQ test, or the intelligence quotient test, was invented. The Standford-Binet Intelligence Scale was created in Paris in the early 1900s. The scale was used in Alfred Binet’s efforts to educate children with learning difficulties. Those with scores less than their respective ages were considered mentally challenged. The MENSA IQ test has also become popular. A person who scores 150 or higher on this test is considered to have exceptional intelligence. More than 10,000 people take the test every year.Some see IQ tests as an assessment of an individu al’s problem-solving skills, rather than general intelligence. For example, an individual may have high analytical intelligence that is genetic. This widely held view promoted many prejudiced ideas. Since the IQ test was created from the point of view of Europeans, people of other races scored comparatively lower. Research suggests that intelligence depends on culture and class. Tests given by the U.S. military showed that blacks scored lower than whites. The difference in scores was attributed to class and education levels, not genetic factors. Black children adopted into wealthier families scored significantly higher than low-income blacks. Studies have shown that children who grow in a positive learning environment score higher on the IQ tests. Having good nutrition can also affect the scores.A new type of IQ test has surfaced later on. It's called the EI test, or the emotional intelligence test. The test gauges the individual’s ability to manage his or her emotions. Developed by Daniel Goleman, the test also measures how much self-awareness an individual has. Knowledge and emotional intelligence are different, experts say. A person with high emotional intelligence is able to better understand the feelings of others. Thus, they are better maintaining various relationships. Low emotional intelligence can affect intelligence. Studies have shown that emotional intelligence is connected with memory and concentration. Individuals with low emotional intelligence have more aggressiveness and less self-control. These factors can dramatically reduce IQ scores by as much as 25 percent.Questions 71-75 Complete the summary with only one word for each blank from the passage, changing the form where necessary.Since the early 1900s, scientists have attempted to gauge the intelligence of people. Alfred Binet’s intelligence scale and the MENS IQ test have been used frequently over the past centuries in 71.________ intelligence. Some studies suggest that the tests aren’t necessarily a flawless benchmark, arguing that it 72._______ only a person’s problem-solving skills. Others think that intelligence is 73._______ and it varies among races. New findings point to culture, class, education levels and environment as more important intelligence predictors 74._______ genetics. A new test that measures the emotional intelligence, the ability to monitor one’s emotions, has emerged. Recent findings reveal that one’s emotional intelligence can affect one’s IQ test 75._______.Part V Translation (15 marks)Section A (5 marks) Translate the following paragraph into Chinese.76. Opera is an art that brings music, singing, and drama together on stage. The first operas were performed in Italy in the early 1600s. These operas were based on ancient Greek myths and accompanied by simple melodies. The early composers of opera called their work “drama through music” because they felt the music was the key to expressing an idea or emotion. Although the first operas were performed for the aristocracy, by the 1700s many operas were being performed for the public.Section B (10 marks) Translate the following sentences into English by using the hints given in brackets.77. 他在学校的表现还没有达到他父母的期望。
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(精修版)2015年高考全国卷II(新课标)英语试题及答案解析
(精修版)2015年高考全国卷II(新课标)英语试题及答案解析LT2015年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试英语（课标卷II）第Ⅰ卷第一部分阅读理解（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。
AMy color television has given me nothing but a headache. I was able to buy it a little over a year ago because I had my relatives give me money for my birthday instead of a lot of clothes that wouldn’t fit. I let a salesclerk fool me into buying a discontinued model. I realized this a day later, when I saw newspaper advertisements for the set at seven-five dollars less than I had paid. The set worked so beautifully when I first got it home that I would keep it on until stations signed off for the night.Fortunately, I didn’t get any channels showing all-night movies or I would never have gotten to bed.Then I started developing a problem with the set that involved static(静电) noise. For some reason, when certain shows switched into a commercial, a loud noise would sound for a few seconds. Gradully, this noise began to appear during a show, and to get rid of it, I had to change to another channel and then change it back. Sometimes this technique would not work, and I had to pick up the set and shake it to remove the sound. I actually began to build up my arm muscles(肌肉) shaking my set.When neither of these methods removed the static noise ,I would sit helplessly and wait for the noise to go away.At last I ended up hitting the set with my fist,and it stopped working altogether.My trip to the repair shop cost me $62, and the set is working well now,but I keep expecting more trouble.1. Why did the author say he was fooled into buying the TV set?A.He got an older model than he had expected.B.He couldn’t return it when it was broken.C.He could have bought it at a lower price.D.He failed to find any movie shows on it.2. Which of the following can best replace the phrase”signed off”in Paragraph 1?A.ended all their programsB.provided fewer channelsC.changed to commercialsD.showed all-night movies3. How did the author finally get his TV set working again?A. By shaking and hitting it.B. By turning it on and off.C. By switching channels.D. By having it repaired.4. How does the anthor sound when telling the story?A. CuriousB. AnxiousC. CautiousD. HumorousBYour house may have an effect on your figure. Experts say the way you design your home could play a role in whether you pack on the pounds or keep them off. You can make your environment work for you instead of against you. Here are some ways to turn your home into part of diet plan.Open the curtains and turn up the lights. Dark environments are more likely to encourage overeating , for people are often less self-conscious（难为情）when they’re in poorly lit places-and so more likely to eat lots of food . If your home doesn’t have enough window light, get more lamps and flood the place with brightness.Mind the colors. Research suggests warm colors fuel our appetites. In one study , people who ate meals in a blue room consumed 33 percent less than those in a yellow or red room . Warm colors like yellow make food appear more appetizing , while cold colors make us feel less hungry . So when it’s time to repaint, go blue.Don’t forget the clock-or the radio. People who eat slowly tend to consume about 70 fewer calories（卡路里）per meal than those who rush through their meals. Begin keeping track of the time, and try to make dinner last at least 30 minutes. And while you’re at it, actually sit down to eat. If you need some help slowing down, turn on relaxing music. It makes you less likely to rush through a meal.Downsize the dishs. Big serving bowls and plates can easily make us fat. We eat about 22 percent more when using a 12-inch plate instead of a 10-inch plate. When we choose a large spoon over a smaller one ,total intake（摄入）jumps by 14 percent. And we’ll pour about 30 percent more liquid into a short, wide glass than a tall, skinny glass.5. The text is especially helpful for those who care about_______.A. their home comfortsB. their body shapeC. house buyingD. healthy diets6. A home environment in blue can help people_________.A.digest food betterB.reduce food intakeC.burn more caloriesD.regain their appetites7. What are people advised to do at mealtimes?A. Eat quickly.B. Play fast music.C. Use smaller spoons.D. Turn down the lights.8. What can be a suitable title for the test?A.Is Your Hourse Making You Fat?B.Ways of Serving DinnerC.Effects of Self-ConsciousnessD. Is Your Home Environment Relaxing?CMore student than ever cefore are taking a gap-year (间隔年)before going touniversity.It used to be called the “year off”between school and university.The gap-year phenomenon originated(起源) with the months left over to Oxbridge applicants between entrance exams in November and the start of the next academic year.This year, 25,310 students who have accepted places in higher education institutions have put off their entry until next year, according to statistics on university entrance provided by the University and College Admissions Service(UCAS).That is a record 14.7% increase in the number of students taking a gap year. Tony Higgins from UCAS said that the statistics are good news for everyone in higher education. “Students who take a well-planned year out are more likely to be satisfied with, and complete, their chosen course. Students who take a gap year are often more mature and responsible,” h e said.But not everyone is happy. Owain James, the president of the National Union of Students (NUS), argued that the increase is evidence of student hadship –young people are being forced into earning money before finishing their education.“New students are now aware that they are likely to leave university up to ￡15,000 in debt. It is not surprising that more and more students are taking a gap year to earn money to support their study for the degree.NUS statistics show that over 40% of students are forced to work during term time and the figure increases to 90% during vacation periods,”he said.9. What do we learn about the gap year from the text?A. It is flexible in length.B. It is a time for relaxation.C. It is increasingly popular.D. It is required by universities.10. According to Tony Higgins, students taking a gap year______.A.are better prepared for college studiesB.know a lot more about their future jobsC.are more likely to leave university in debtD.have a better chance to enter top universities11. How does Owain James feel about the gap-year phenomenon?A. He's puzzled.B. He's worried.C. He's surprised.D. He's annoyed.12. What would most students do on their vacation according to NUS statistics?A. Attend additional courses.B. Make plans for the newterm.C. Earn money for their education.D.Prepare for their graduatestudies.DChoose Your One-Day Tours!Tour A-Bath & Stonchenge including entrance fees to the ancient Roman bathrooms and Stonehenge-￡37until 26 March and ￡39 thereafter.Visit the city with over 2,000 years of history and Bath Abbey,the RoyalCrescent and the Costume Museum.Stonehenge is one of the world’s most famous prehistoric monuments dating back over 5,000 years.Tour B-Oxford & Stratford including entrance fees to the University St Mary’s Church Tower and Anne Hathaway's house-￡32 until 12 March and -￡36 thereafter.Oxford: Includes a guided of Eng land’s oldest university city and colleges. Look over the “city of dreaming spires(尖顶)”form St Mary’s Church Tower. Stratford: Includes a guided tour exploring much of the Shakespeare wonder. Tour C—Windsor Castle & Hampton Court including entrance fees to Hampton Court Palace-£34 until 11 March and -£37 thereafter.Includes a guided tour of Windsor and Hampton Court, Henry Vill’s favourite palace. Free time to visit Windsor Castle（entrace fees not included）. With 500 years of history, Hampton Court was once the home of four Kings and one Queen. Now this former royal palace is open to the public as a major tourist attraction. Visit the palace and its various historic gardens, which include the famous maze(迷宫)where it is easy to get lost!Tour D-Cambridge including entrance fees to the Tower of Saint Mary the Great-£33 until 18 March and £37 thereafter.Includes a guided tour of Cambridge, the famous university town, and the gardens of the 18th century.13. Which tour will you choose if you want to s ee England’s oldestuniversity city? A.Tour A B.Tour B C.Tour CD.Tour D14. Which of the following tours charges the lowest fee on 17 March?A. Windsor Castle & Hampton Court.B.Oxford & StratfordC. Bath &Stonehenge.D. Cambridge.15. Why is Hampton Court a major tourist attraction?A.It used to be the home of royal families.B.It used to be a well-known mazeC.It is the oldest palace in BritainD.It is a world-famous castle.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。
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2015高考英语真题及答案(全国卷·课标I卷)英语本试卷分第I卷(选择题)和第II卷(非选择题)两部分,考试结束后,将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
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1. What time is it now?A. 9:10.B. 9:50.C. 10:00.2. What does the woman think of the weather?A. It’s nice.B. It’s warm.C. It’s cold.3. What will the man do?A. Attend a meeting.B. Give a lecture.C. Leave his office.4. What is the woman’s opinion about the course?A. Too hard.B. Worth taking.C. Very easy.5. What does the woman want the man do?A. Speak louder.B. Apologize to her.C. Turn off the radio.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。
2015年英语真题+答案解析
2015年普通高等学校专升本招生考试公共英语试卷Part Ⅰ Vocabulary and Structure (1×40 points)Directions: There are 40 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the ONE that best completes the sentence，and then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.1.Both the blue pink and the blue dresses are pretty but I like the ______ better.A.earlierB.b.beginnerC.formerD. first2.He made a ____ to let all children learn English, but he soon found it impossible without an online course.A.confinementB. commitmentC. conceptionD. commission3.The people living in these apartments have free __to that swimming pool.A.accessB. excessC. excursionD. recreation4.He_____the old man with 10 pounds for bringing back the lost dog.A.rewardB. prizedC. gaveD. Paid5.He said would never be intimidated ______what he didn't like by big names.A. DoB.to doC.didD. into doing6.I'm sorry to have_____you with so many questions on such an occasion.A. interferedB. offendedC. impressedD. disturbed7.1 only work_____weekdays, not_____weekends.A. on... onB. At...atC.on...atD.at...on8.She grabbed the soap and washed _____A. thoroughlyB. thoroughC.althoughD. though9.Piano is a popular______.A.machineB.instrumentC.equipmentD.tool10.We are all ______at the way her husband treated her.A.disgustingB.disgustedC.disgustfulD.disgust11.There are many proverbs in Chinese. ______, there are also many proverbs in English.A.meanwhileB. SimilarlyuallyD.typically12.Many youngsters _______pop songs to old songs. They think pop singers are very cool.A.supposeB. preferC.suggestD. expect13.The engineer tried to ______the problem with several drawing.A.recognizeB. impressC. illustrateD. identify14.She_____to book a seat on the next flight.A. pushedB. drewC. rushedD. strokeI5.His favorite______is playing drums.A. pastimeB. actionC. habitD. moment16._______weather may be too hot to the tourists.A.soB.suchC.whatD.which17.He_____ yesterday morning, and would stay for three days.A. checked upB. checked onC. checked outD. checked in18.There is absolutely no need to _______A. panicB. terrorC. frightD.rage19. I'd like to ______ my parents' greetings to you and your family.A.confrontB.displayC.consultD.convey20.The new look of the city has______ a deep impression on those foreign visitors.A. leftB. keptC. markedD. remained21.It is ______ impossible to work with this noise around.A. especiallyB. absolutelyC. unreasonablyD. unusually22.A ____ person is extremely thin, in a way that you find unattractive.A. lonelyB. meanC. braveD. skinny23.Why is it______ the more connected we get, the more disconnected I feel?A. thatB. whetherC. whatD. which24.I was now in a relaxed mood and had no desire______ the man make a fool of himself.A. seeB. to seeC.seeingD.seen25.Why ____me to do it_____you can do it yourself?A.asking; thoughB. ask;whenC.to ask;sinceD.asked;while26.I was too_____to ask him for help.A.embarrassedB.embarrassingC.thrilledD.thrilling27.Over-working can be a______.A.taskB.burdenC.botherD.weight28.The first soon_____the whole town.A.spread throughB.spread downC.spread overD.spread out29.The accident in which two people were seriously injured resulted______careless driving.A.inB.fromC.onD.ofw school doesn't______as many years as medical school does.A.takeB.costC.spendD.pay31._______ opposing views, our boss declared that the company would enter the furniture market.A.despite ofB.althoughC.ThoughD.in spite of32.People_______ believe that the sun went around the earth.A. wouldB. be used toC.willed to33. When I saw the expression on his face, I realized he is______ agreement with me.A. inB. forC.toD.on34.She didn't went to go to Africa, probably_____the whether is too hot.A, for B. because C. since D. as35.She is very______ to his ugly appearanceA.sensibleB. sensitiveC. senseD. sentimental36.It was only a ______injury, not all that serious.A. slightB. specialC. SimilarD. Substantial37. They were ______ white.A. dressedB.put onC. dressed upD. dressed in38.My children are looking forward to ______a trip to Paris.A. makeB. makingC. be makingD. have made39. _______he tried to explain any new idea, he just couldn't make himself understood.A. whoeverB. whateverC. whereverD. whenever40.Because they are ______a date, many of us believe that they are in love.A. inB. onC. outD. atPart Ⅱ Cloze (1×20 points)Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked A, B,C and D. You should choose the ONE that best fits into the passage and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.People’s attitude 41 gift-giving may 42 from country to country , 43 the desire to convey a feeling of friendship is universal. Here is an example to 44 the differences.Japan is a _45__ country. It is not _46_in Japan to offer a gift to a person who is _47__ or has been helpful. When people do that, the gifts_48___ be substantial and expensive. __49___, at least in the typical Japanese style, it is not _50__ to attach a thank-you note or card to the gift. Japanese people may express their __51__ and friendship directly through the gift they have _52___ and given to the person they love and respect.In __53__, you are likely to get more cards__54__ gifts in the United States. A card may come with a small gift or no gift at all. In general, American people don’t _55___ very much whether the gift is expensive or not. As a matter of __56__,your gift to them would be __57__ all the more if you made it yourself _58___ buying it from a store. And the words on the card seem to be the most important thing. __59__ someone does not have a card on hand, he or she would write you a thank-you note on a piece of paper, give it to you _60__ or put it in your pigeon hole.41.A.Towards B. In C. On D. Of42.A. Differ B. Change C.V ary D. Become43.A. If B. Even though C. So D. Thus44.A.argue B. prove C. against D. illustrate45.A. Gift give B. Gift-giving C. Give receive D. Gift-receiving46.A. Unusual B. Common C. Unique D. Extraordinary47.A. Coming B. Going C.Leaving D. Staying48.A. Is likely to B. Tend to C. Turn to D. Like to49.A. However B. Despite C. But D. Thus50.A. Ordered B. Demanded C. Required D. Suggested51.A. Purposes B. Sympathy C. Apologies D. Gratitude52.A. Select B. Selecting C. Chosen D. Choose53.A. Comparison B. Contrast C. Contract D. Contrary54.A. As B. Than C. To D. Then55.A. Care for B.care about C. Care D. Care to56.A. Truth B. Finding C. Fact D. Case57.A.Appreciated B. Regarded C. Received D. Supposed58.A. Instead of B. When C. Instead D. Despite of59.A. Whether B. Since C. As D. When60.A. In person B. In man C. By person D. For personPart Ⅲ Reading Comprehension (2×20 points)Directions: There are 4 passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or incomplete statements. For each of them there are 4 choices marked A,B,C and D. You should decide on the best choice, and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.Passage OneWhen I was studying English at a training center in Washington D.C. in 1998, I shared a house with two young Americans, Jim, and Steve. Jim was studying French and Steve Chinese, both at the Foreign Service Institute. We shared many things in common, but we also thought and acted quite differently. Steve was interested in speaking Chinese. He always tried every opportunity to talk with me with his very English-like pronunciation. I was often touched with his diligence. However, I wanted to practice English with him, too. So we often speak at the same time in the other’s mother tongue. Jim was fresh from college and the youngest of the three. He was going out all the time. The only time we met was at breakfast. There was a small round table in our kitchen, where we sat around to enjoy our food. Steve had Chinese fast food such as dumplings or noodles, and I ate bread and boiled eggs. But Jim often just drank a cup of tea because he had nothing in his bridge. He was too busy dating pretty French girls to do any shopping. I often offered him some of my food. But Steve told me in his poor Chinese that I didn’t need to do that. He said that it was Jim’s own fault and that it served hi m right. Although he was learning Chinese, he still held his American sense of value.Two years later, I returned to china. The three of us still keep in touch. Jim now works in a travel agency in Paris. He got married to one of the pretty girls. He wrote to tell us that now he can enjoy a delicious breakfast with his beautiful wife every morning in their comfortable living room. Steve wants to work in china. And I’m helping him with this. I have introduced him to the dean of the Overseas Section of our university. He is very interested in Steve. He wants to know if Steve can work here teaching the overseas students Chinese. I have sent the message toSteve. I’m sure he’d be very happy to accept the job. However, I hope he could try harder to improve himself. Otherwise, all the overseas students would speak with his terrible pronunciation!61. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?A. The three of them were all language majors.B. Steve and Jim were more alike in character.C. The author didn’t enjoy talking with Steve.D. Their living condition was rather poor.62. What is the author’s opinion of Steve?A. Steve was a very hardworking fellow.B.Steve enjoyed cooking Chinese food.C.Steve enjoyed shopping more than Jim.D. Steve’s Chinese accent was quite pure.63. Which of the following is true about Jim?A. Going out with girls cost him a lot of time.B. He had a French way of making friends.C. He learned French in order to date Paris girls.D. He liked doing housework.64. What does the last sentence of the 1st paragraph imply?A. Steve didn’t like offering help to others.B. American people only eat their own food.C. Americans and Chinese differ in their sense of value.D. Steve wanted Jim to do his own shopping.65. From the last paragraph, we can learn that ______.A. Jim is a very good husband.B. Steve enjoys teaching Chinese.C. The author works for overseas students.D. The three friends still keep in touch.Passage TwoHow often one hears children wishing they were grown-ups and old people wishing they were young again. Each age has its pleasures and its pains, and the happiest person is the one who enjoys what each age gives him without wasting his time in useless regrets.Childhood is a time when there are few responsibilities. If a child has good parents, he is well fed, looked after and loved. It is unlikely that he will ever again in his life be given so much without having to do anything in return. In addition, life is always presenting new things to the child — things that have lost their interest for older people because they are too well known. But a child has his pains:He is not so free to do what he wishes to do; he is continually being told not to do things or being punished for what he has done wrong. Therefore, a child is not happy as he wishes to be.When the young man starts to earn his own living, he becomes free from discipline of school and parents; but at the same time he is forced to accept responsibilities. With no one to pay for his food, his clothes, or his room, he has to work if he wants to live comfortably. If he spends most of his time playing about in the way that he used to as a child, he will go hungry. And if he breaks the laws of society as he used to break the laws of his parents, he may get himself into trouble. If, however, he works hard,goes by the law and has good health, he may feel satisfied in seeing himself make steady progress in his job and in building up for himself his own position in society.Old age has always been thought of as the worst age to be; but it is not necessary for the old to be unhappy. With old age comes wisdom and the ability to help others with advice wisely given. The old can have the joy of seeing their children making progress in life; they can watch their grandchildren growing up around them; and, perhaps best of all, they can, if their life has been a useful one, fell the happiness of having come through the battle of life safely and of having reached a time when they can lie back and rest, leaving everything to others.66.The happiest people should be those who ______.A. Face up to difficulties in lifeB. Hope to be young againC. Enjoy life in different ageD. Wish to be grown up67.The word “they”underlined in Line 4, para. 2 refers to ____.A. Older peopleB. New thingsC. ChildrenD. Interests68. A child has his pains because____. .A. He can not do whatever he wants toB. He is not allowed to play in rainC. He has a lot of new things to learnD. He can not play at the seaside freely69.When a child becomes a grown-up, he is supposed to ____.A.live comfortablyB. Take responsibilitiesC. Make progress in jobD. Impress the society70.The best title of the passage might be ____.A. Pains and AgesB. Differences in AgesC. The Best Age to BeD. Happiness and AgesPassage ThreeLife really should be one long journey of joy for children who are born with a world of wealth at their tiny feet.But experts on psychological research now believe that silver spoons can leave a bitter taste. If suicide statistics are a sign of happiness, then the rich are a miserable lot. Figures show that it is the rich who most often do away with themselves.Dr. Robert Coles, an internationally famous doctor, is the world’s top expert on the influence of money on children. He has written a well-received book on the subject, The Privileged Ones, and his research shows that too much money in the family can cause as many problems as too little. Obviously there are certain advantages to being rich,” says the 53-year-old doctor, such as better health, education and future work expectation. But most important is the quality of family life. Money can’t buy love.”It can buy a lot of other things, though, and that’s where the trouble starts. Rich kids have so much to choose from that they often become confused. Their parents’over favoring can makethem spoiled. They tend to travel more than other children, from home to home and country to country, which often makes them feel restless.“But privileged children do have a better sense of their positions in the world,” adds Mr. Coles, “and they are more self-assured.”Today’s rich parents perhaps have realized that their riches can be more of a burden than a favor to their children. So their priority is to ensure that their families are as rich in love as they are in money.71. According to the passage, children of rich families __________.A. enjoy travelingB. can buy loveC. usually commit suicideD. are not always happy72. Dr. Robert Coles believes that __________.A. being rich has as many advantages as being poorB. rich children often get too little entertainmentC. rich children sometimes can’t enjoy the thin g they are most in need ofD. rich children aren’t given enough things73. Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE according to the passage?A. It is love that is always lacking in rich and poor families alike.B. Silver spoons can sometimes leave a bitter taste.C. Money can’t buy everything.D. Rich children are often confused because they have so much to choose from.74. The expression “silver spoons” in Paragraph 1 means __________.A. very expensive spoonsB. rich peopleC. wealthD. spoons made of silver75. This article is written mainly to tell readers that __________.A. the rich are more likely to do away with themselvesB. money can bring a lot of things, including loveC. life is always happy for children of rich parentsD. rich parents should realize what is important in the family is love rather than moneyPassage FourCharlene, a 16-year-old student at a high school, found herself faced with a maths test to which she knew none of the answers. Rather than fail, she took the test out with her and filled in the answers with the help of her friends. During a break, she got back into the classroom without being seen, crumpled the test with her shoe, and left it lying on the floor. The teacher thought it had been dropped when the tests were collected; she corrected it, and Charlene received a B.Cheating is, of course, nothing new. But today, educators are finding that cheating on the part of students has become more frequent than in the past. Whether it is copying a friend's homework, using a prepared sheet on an exam, stealing advance copies of a final, writing down rules in one's hand, or paying someone else to write a term paper, cheating appears to have gained acceptance among a growing number of students between 13 and 19.In a 1978 study of cheating at twenty-two high schools in Georgia, it was found that cheating was common among good and poor students alike——although both boys and girls said they thought boys cheated more.Why is student cheating on the rise? No one really knows. Some blame cheating on a general loss of good values among today's youth. They point to facts showing increased damage of public things and school stealing and think that reports, such as Watergate have disappointed youth about the honesty of people in higher positions.Others think that today's youth are far more practical than their forefathers. In the late sixties and early seventies, students were filled with imaginations about changing the world, but today's students feel great stress to succeed.76. According to Paragraph 1, Charlene took the test out because ____.A. her friends could answer none of the problemsB. she tore the test paper to piecesC. she stepped her shoes on the test paperD. she did not want to fail in the math test77. Charlene passed the test because ____.A. she answered all the questions by herselfB. she did the test by cheatingC. she persuaded her teacher to give her a BD. she returned to the classroom to redo the test78. Which of the following is not an example to show that cheating is becoming more and more common?A. A student pays another for doing a test paper.B. A student writes down something to be tested before an exam.C. A student gets well prepared in his studies before an exam.D. A student gets homework from his classmate and then copies it.79. The 1978 study of cheating in Georgia shows that ____.A. only students in the 24 high schools cheated in examinationsB. both good and poor students cheated in examinationsC. boys liked cheating while girls did not like itD. more girls cheated in examinations than boys did80. One of the facts for the rise of cheating is that ____.A. more and more public things are damagedB. good values disappoint studentsC. more and more students begin to stealD. honest people are in higher positionPart Ⅳ Translation (2×10 points)Directions:There are 10 sentences in this section. Please translate sentences 8185 from Chinese into English, and translate sentences 8690 from English into Chinese. Write your answer on the Answer Sheet.81.这个漂亮干净的城市给外国旅游者留下了深刻的印象。
2015高考英语试题答案
2015高考英语试题答案2015年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试英语试题答案解析一、听力部分（注：听力材料及题目未列出，以下仅为答案解析示例。
）A节1. 答案：C解析：根据对话内容，男士询问女士是否需要帮助，女士表示需要找到图书馆。
因此，正确答案为C，女士需要去图书馆。
2. 答案：B解析：对话中提到了火车晚点，男士建议女士可以利用等待时间去附近的咖啡店。
由此可知，正确答案为B，火车晚点。
B节5. 答案：A解析：根据所听短文，介绍了一位科学家的发现和研究，因此可以判断这是一篇关于科学发现的报道。
6. 答案：C解析：短文中提到了科学家的研究成果将对未来产生重要影响，故选C，对未来有重要意义。
二、阅读理解阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。
A篇21. 答案：C解析：文章首段提到了城市化进程中的问题，随后列举了城市绿地的重要性，因此C项“城市绿地的必要性”是本文的主题。
22. 答案：A解析：第二段中提到，城市绿地有助于减少热岛效应，这是城市绿地的一个益处，故选A。
B篇23. 答案：D解析：根据文章内容，作者通过比较不同年龄段的人对于社交媒体的使用习惯，得出结论，年轻人更倾向于使用社交媒体进行沟通，因此D 项“年轻人更喜欢使用社交媒体”是正确的。
24. 答案：B解析：文章最后一段提到，虽然社交媒体提供了便利，但也可能导致人们之间的隔阂，因此B项“社交媒体可能导致隔阂”是正确的。
C篇25. 答案：A解析：文章主要讨论了现代科技对人们生活的影响，特别是对于个人隐私的威胁，因此A项“科技对个人隐私的威胁”是本文的主题。
26. 答案：C解析：文章中提到，虽然科技带来了便利，但也存在潜在的风险，需要公众、政府和企业共同努力来保护个人隐私，故选C。
三、完形填空阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
31. 答案：B解析：根据上下文，作者在描述一个人在面对困难时的态度转变，因此“surprised”（惊讶）是符合语境的，表示作者对于这种变化感到惊讶。
2015年全国大学生英语竞赛C类样题参考答案及听力原文
2015National English Competitionfor College Students(Level C-Sample)参考答案及评分标准Part I Listening Comprehension(30marks)Section A(5marks)1—5BBACASection B(5marks)6—10CADCD11—15BCADBSection C(10marks)16—20BADCASection D(10marks)21.marine22.into air23.defense mechanism24.dates back to25.evolved26.hide and escape 27.upward out28.is comparable to29.in popularity30.raised tensionsPart II Vocabulary and Structure(15marks)Section A(10marks)31—35CBDBA36—40BBCADSection B(5marks)41—45ABCDAPart III Cloze(10marks)46.artificially47.being48.modification49.example50.supporters51.shortage52.Nevertheless53.unusual54.lead55.containingPart IV Reading Comprehension(35marks)Section A(5marks)56.F57.T58.T59.F60.TSection B(10marks)61—65GFDBESection C(10marks)66.It is located at the corner of77th Street in New York.67.In1804.68.Because it was founded at a time when the nation was barely three decades old and only eccentric were collecting American artifacts and ephemera.69.By the1890s,dozens of volumes had been published about New York,studying its origin and rise, celebrating its progress and its new fame.70.The unsung glories like civic documents,scrapbooks and diaries,architectural drawings,street1--photographs and old books.Section D (10marks)71.proven 72.innocence 73.reach 74.biases 75.fundamentalPart V Translation (15marks)Section A (5marks)76.圣诞节是自我放纵的节日，人们消费大量的甜品和巧克力，这也是一个尽情豪饮的好时机。
2015管理类联考英语真题(含答案)
Section I Use of English Directions:Read the following text. Choose the best word(s) for each numbered blank and mark A, B, C or D on ANSWER SHEET. (10 points)In our contemporary culture, the prospect of communicating with －or even looking at －a stranger is virtually unbearable. Everyone around us seems to agree by the way they cling to their phones, even without a 1 on a subway.It’s a sad reality －our desire to avoid interacting with other human beings －because there’s 2 to be gained from talking to the stranger standing by you. But you wouldn’t know it, 3 into your phone. This universal armor sends the 4 : “Please don’t approach me.”What is it that makes us feel we need to hide 5 our screens?One answer is fear, according to Jon Wortmann, executive mental coach. We fear rejection, or that our innocent social advances will be 6 as “weird”. We fear we’ll be 7 . We fear we’ll be disruptive. Strangers are inherently 8 to us, so we are more likely to feel 9 when communicating with them compared with our friends and acquaintances. To avoid this anxiety, we 10 to our phones. “Phones become our security blanket,” Wortmann says. “They are our happy glasses that protect us from what we perceive is going to be more 11 .”But once we rip off the band aid, tuck our smartphones in our pockets and look up, it doesn’t 12 so bad. In one 2011 experiment, behavioral scientists Nicholas Epley and Juliana Schroeder asked commuters to do the unthinkable: Start a 13 . They had Chicago train commuters talk to their fellow 14 . “When Dr. Epley and Ms. Schroeder asked other people in the same train station to 15 how they would feel after talking to a stranger, the commuters thought their 16 would be more pleasant if they sat on their own,” the New York Times summarizes. Though the participants didn’t expect a positive experience, after they 17 with the experiment, not a single person reported having been embarrassed.18 , these commutes were reportedly more enjoyable compared with those without communication, which makes absolute sense, 19 human beings thrive off of social connections. It’s that 20 : Talking to strangers can make you feel connected.1.[A]ticket [B]permit [C]signal [D]record2.[A]nothing [B]link [C]another [D]much3.[A]beaten [B]guided [C]plugged [D]brought4.[A]message [B]cede [C]notice [D]sign5.[A]under [B]beyond [C]behind [D]from6.[A]misinterpret [B]misapplied [C]misadjusted [D]mismatched7.[A]fired [B]judged [C]replaced [D]delayed8.[A]unreasonable [B]ungrateful [C]unconventional [D]unfamiliar9.[A]comfortable [B]anxious [C]confident [D]angry 10.[A]attend [B]point [C]take [D]turn 11.[A]dangerous [B]mysterious [C]violent [D]boring 12.[A]hurt [B]resist [C]bend [D]decay 13.[A]lecture [B]conversation [C]debate [D]negotiation 14.[A]trainees [B]employees [C]researchers [D]passengers 15.[A]reveal [B]choose [C]predict [D]design 16.[A]voyage [B]flight [C]walk[D]ride2015年管理类专业学位全国联考英语（二）试卷17.[A]went through[B]did away[C]caught up[D]put up18.[A]In turn[B]In particular[C]In fact[D]In consequence19.[A]unless[B]since[C]if[D]whereas20.[A]funny[B]simple[C]logical[D]rareSection II Reading ComprehensionPart ADirections:Read the following four texts.Answer the questions below each text by choosing A,B,C or D.Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET.(40points)Text1A new study suggests that contrary to most surveys,people are actually more stressed at home than at work.Researchers measured people’s cortisol,which is a stress marker,while they were at work and while they were at home and found it higher at what is supposed to be a place of refuge.“Further contradicting conventional wisdom,we found that women as well as men have lower levels of stress at work than at home,”writes one of the researchers,Sarah Damske.In fact women even say they feel better at work,she notes.”It is men,not women,who report being happier at home than at work.“Another surprise is that findings hold true for both those with children and without,but more so for nonparents.This is why people who work outside the home have better health.What the study doesn’t measure is whether people are still doing work when they’re at home,whether it is household work or work brought home from the office.For many men,the end of the workday is a time to kick back.For women who stay home,they never get to leave the office.And for women who work outside the home,they often are playing catch-up-with-household tasks.With the blurring of roles,and the fact that the home front lags well behind the workplace a making adjustments for working women,it’s not surprising that women are more stressed at home.But it’s not just a gender thing.At work,people pretty much know what they’re supposed to be doing: working,marking money,doing the tasks they have to do in order to draw an income.The bargain is very pure:Employee puts in hours of physical or mental labor and employee draws out life-sustaining moola.On the home front,however,people have no such clarity.Rare is the household in which the division of labor is so clinically and methodically laid out.There are a lot of tasks to be done,there are inadequate rewards for most of them.Your home colleagues-your family-have no clear rewards for their labor;they need to be talked into it,or if they’re teenagers,threatened with complete removal of all electronic devices. Plus,they’re your family.You cannot fire your family.You never really get to go home from home.So it’s not surprising that people are more stressed at home.Not only are the tasks apparently infinite, the co-workers are much harder to motivate.21.According to Paragraph1,most previous surveys found that home_____.[A]offered greater relaxation than the workplace[B]was an ideal place for stress measurement[C]generated more stress than the workplace[D]was an unrealistic place for relaxation22.According to Damaske,who are likely to be the happiest at home?[A]Childless wives[B]Working mothers[C]Childless husbands[D]Working fathers23.The blurring of working women’s roles refers to the fact that_____.[A]it is difficult for them to leave their office[B]their home is also a place for kicking back[C]there is often much housework left behind[D]they are both bread winners and housewives24.The word“moola”(Line4,Para4)most probably means_____.[A]skills[B]energy[C]earnings[D]nutrition25.The home front differs from the workplace in that_____.[A]division of labor at home is seldom clear-cut[B]home is hardly a cozier working environment[C]household tasks are generally more motivating[D]family labor is often adequately rewardedText2For years,studies have found that first-generation college students－those who do not have a parent with a college degree－lag other students on a range of education achievement factors.Their grades are lower and their dropout rates are higher.But since such students are most likely to advance economically if they succeed in higher education,colleges and universities have pushed for decades to recruit more of them. This has created“a paradox”in that recruiting first-generation students,but then watching many of them fail,means that higher education has“continued to reproduce and widen,rather than close”an achievement gap based on social class,according to the depressing beginning of a paper forthcoming in the journal Psychological Science.But the article is actually quite optimistic,as it outlines a potential solution to this problem,suggesting that an approach(which involves a one-hour,next-to-no-cost program)can close63percent of the achievement gap(measured by such factors as grades)between first-generation and other students.The authors of the paper are from different universities,and their findings are based on a study involving147students(who completed the project)at an unnamed private university.First generation was defined as not having a parent with a four-year college degree.Most of the first-generation students(59.1 percent)were recipients of Pell Grants,a federal grant for undergraduates with financial need,while this was true only for8.6percent of the students wit at least one parent with a four-year degree.Their thesis－that a relatively modest intervention could have a big impact－was based on the view that first-generation students may be most lacking not in potential but in practical knowledge about how to deal with the issues that face most college students.They cite past research by several authors to show that this is the gap that must be narrowed to close the achievement gap.Many first-generation students“struggle to navigate the middle-class culture of higher education,learn the‘rules of the game,’and take advantage of college resources,”they write.And this becomes more of a problem when collages don’t talk about the class advantage and disadvantages of different groups of students.Because US colleges and universities seldom acknowledge how social class can affect students ‘educational experience,many first-generation students lack sight about why they are struggling and do not understand how students’like them can improve.26.Recruiting more first-generation students has_______.[A]reduced their dropout rates[B]narrowed the achievement gap[C]missed its original purpose[D]depressed college students27.The author of the research article is optimistic because_______.[A]the problem is solvable[B]their approach is costless[C]the recruiting rate has increased[D]their finding appeal to students28.The study suggests that most first-generation students______.[A]study at private universities[B]are from single-parent families[C]are in need of financial support[D]have failed their collage29.The author of the paper believe that first-generation students_______.[A]are actually indifferent to the achievement gap[B]can have a potential influence on other students[C]may lack opportunities to apply for research projects[D]are inexperienced in handling their issues at college30.We may infer from the last paragraph that_______.[A]universities often reject the culture of the middle-class[B]students are usually to blame for their lack of resources[C]social class greatly helps enrich educational experiences[D]colleges are partly responsible for the problem in questionText3Even in traditional offices,“the lingua franca of corporate America has gotten much more emotional and much more right-brained than it was20years ago,”said Harvard Business School professor Nancy Koehn.She started spinning off examples.“If you and I parachuted back to Fortune500companies in1990, we would see much less frequent use of terms like journey,mission,and passion.There were goals, there were strategies,there were objectives,but we didn’t talk about energy;we didn’t talk about passion.”Koehn pointed out that this new era of corporate vocabulary is very“team”-oriented—and not by coincidence.“Let’s not forget sports—in male-dominated corporate America,it’s still a big deal.It’s not explicitly conscious;it’s the idea that I’m a coach,and you’re my team,and we’re in this together. There are lots and lots of CEOs in very different companies,but most think of themselves as coaches and this is their team and they want to win.”These terms are also intended to infuse work with meaning—and,as Khurana points out,increase allegiance to the firm.“You have the importation of terminology that historically used to be associated with non-profit organizations and religious organizations:Terms like vision,values,passion,and purpose,”said Khurana.This new focus on personal fulfillment can help keep employees motivated amid increasingly loud debates over work-life balance.The“mommy wars”of the1990s are still going on today,prompting arguments about why women still can’t have it all and books like Sheryl Sandberg’s Lean In,whose title has become a buzzword in its own right.Terms like unplug,offline,life-hack,bandwidth,and capacity are all about setting boundaries between the office and the home.But if your work is your“passion,”you’ll be more likely to devote yourself to it,even if that means going home for dinner and then working long after the kids are in bed.But this seems to be the irony of office speaks:Everyone makes fun of it,but managers love it, companies depend on it,and regular people willingly absorb it.As Nunberg said,“You can get people tothink it’s nonsense at the same time that you buy into it.”In a workplace that’s fundamentally indifferent to your life and its meaning,office speak can help you figure out how you relate to your work—and how your work defines who you are.31.According to Nancy Koehn,office language has become_____.[A]more emotional[B]more objective[C]less energetic[D]less strategic32.“Team”-oriented corporate vocabulary is closely related to_______.[A]historical incidents[B]gender difference[C]sports culture[D]athletic executives33.Khurana believes that the importation of terminology aims to______.[A]revive historical terms[B]promote company image[C]foster corporate cooperation[D]strengthen employee loyalty34.It can be inferred that Lean In________[A]voices for working women[B]appeals to passionate workaholics[C]triggers debates among mommies[D]praises motivated employees35.Which of the following statements is true about office speak?[A]Managers admire it but avoid it[B]Linguists believe it to be nonsense[C]Companies find it to be fundamental[D]Regular people mock it but accept itText4Many people talked of the288,000new jobs the Labor Department reported for June,along with the drop in the unemployment rate to6.1percent,as good news.And they were right.For now it appears the economy is creating jobs at a decent pace.We still have a long way to go to get back to full employment, but at least we are now finally moving forward at a faster pace.However,there is another important part of the jobs picture that was largely overlooked.There was a big jump in the number of people who repot voluntarily working part-time.This figure is now 830,000(4.4percent)above its year ago level.Before explaining the connection to the Obamacare,it is worth making an important distinction.Many people who work part-time jobs actually want full-time jobs.They take part-time work because this is all they can get.An increase in involuntary part-time work is evidence of weakness in the labor market and it means that many people will be having a very hard time making ends meet.There was an increase in involuntary part-time in June,but the general direction has been down. Involuntary part-time employment is still far higher than before the recession,but it is down by640,000 (7.9percent)from year ago level.We know the difference between voluntary and involuntary part-time employment because people tell us.The survey used by the Labor Department asks people is they worked less than35hours in the reference week.If the answer is“yes”,they are classified as worked less than35hours in that week because theywanted to work less than full time or because they had no choice.They are only classified as voluntary part-time workers if they tell the survey taker they chose to work less than35hours a week.The issue of voluntary part-time relates to Obamacare because one of the main purposes was to allow people to get insurance outside of employment.For many people,especially those with serious health conditions or family members with serious health conditions,before Obamacare the only way to get insurance was through a job that provided health insurance.However,Obamacare has allowed more than12million people to either get insurance through Medicaid or the exchanges.These are people who may previously have felt the need to get a full-time job that provided insurance in order to cover themselves and their families.With Obamacare there is no longer a link between employment and insurance.36.Which part of the jobs picture is neglected?[A]The prospect of a thriving job market.[B]The increase of voluntary part-time market.[C]The possibility of full employment.[D]The acceleration of job creation.37.Many people work part-time because they_____.[A]prefer part-time jobs to full-time jobs.[B]feel that is enough to make ends meet.[C]cannot get their hands on full-time jobs.[D]haven’t seen the weakness of the market.38.Involuntary part-time employment in the US_____.[A]is harder to acquire than one year ago.[B]shows a general tendency of decline.[C]satisfies the real need of the jobless.[D]is lower than before the recession.39.It can be learned that with Obamacare,_____.[A]it is no longer easy for part-timers to get insurance[B]employment is no longer a precondition to get insurance[C]it is still challenging to get insurance for family members[D]full-time employment is still essential for insurance40.The text mainly discusses_______.[A]employment in the US[B]part-timer classification[C]insurance though Medicaid[D]Obamacare’s troublePart BDirections:In the following text,some sentences have been removed.For Questions41-45,choose the most suitable one from the list[A]-[G]to fit into each of the numbered blank.There are two extra choices,which do not fit in any of the gaps.Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET.(10points)[A]You are not alone[B]Don’t fear responsibility for your life[C]Pave your own unique path[D]Most of your fears are unreal[E]Think about the present moment[F]Experience helps you grow[G]There are many things to be grateful forUnfortunately,life is not a bed of roses.We are going through life facing sad experiences.Moreover, we are grieving various kinds of loss:a friendship,a romantic relationship or a house.Hard times may hold you down at what usually seems like the most inopportune time,but you should remember that they won’t last forever.When our time of mourning is over,we press forward,stronger with a greater understanding and respect for life.Furthermore,these losses make us mature and eventually move us toward future opportunities for growth and happiness.I want to share these ten old truths I’ve learned along the way.41.Fear is both useful and harmful.This normal human reaction is used to protect us by signaling danger and preparing us to deal with it.Unfortunately,people create inner barriers with a help of exaggerating fears.My favorite actor Will Smith once said,“Fear is not real.It is a product of thoughts you create.Do not misunderstand me.Danger is very real.But fear is a choice.”I do completely agree that fears are just the product of our luxuriant imagination.42If you are surrounded by problems and cannot stop thinking about the past,try to focus on the present moment.Many of us are weighed down by the past or anxious about the future.You may feel guilt over your past,but you are poisoning the present with the things and circumstances you cannot change. Value the present moment and remember how fortunate you are to be alive.Enjoy the beauty of the world around and keep the eyes open to see the possibilities before you.Happiness is not a point of future and not a moment from the past,but a mindset that can be designed into the present.43Sometimes it is easy to feel bad because you are going through tough times.You can be easily caught up by life problems that you forget to pause and appreciate the things you have.Only strong people prefer to smile and value their life instead of crying and complaining about something.44No matter how isolated you might feel and how serious the situation is,you should always remember that you are not alone.Try to keep in mind that almost everyone respects and wants to help you if you are trying to make a good change in your life,especially your dearest and nearest people.You may have a circle of friends who provide constant good humor,help and companionship.If you have no friends or relatives, try to participate in several online communities,full of people who are always willing to share advice and encouragement.45Today many people find it difficult to trust their own opinion and seek balance by gaining objectivity from external sources.This way you devalue your opinion and show that you are incapable of managing your own life.When you are struggling to achieve something important you should believe in yourself and be sure that your decision is the best.You live in your skin,think your own thoughts,have your own values and make your own choices.Section III TranslationDirections:Translate the following text from English into Chinese.Write your translation on ANSWER SHEET2. (15points)T Think about driving a route that’s very familiar. It could be your commute to work, a trip into town or the way home. Whichever it is, you know every twist and turn like the back of your hand. On these sorts of trips it’s easy to lose concentration on the driving and pay little attention to the passing scenery. The consequence is that you perceive that the trip has taken less time than it actually has.This is the well-travelled road effect: people tend to underestimate the time it takes to travel a familiar route.he effect is caused by the way we allocate our attention. When we travel down a well-known route, because we don’t have to concentrate much, time seems to flow more quickly. And afterwards, when we come to think back on it, we can’t remember the journey well because we didn’t pay much attention to it. So we assume it was shorter.Section III WritingPart A 47.Directions:Suppose your university is going to host a summer camp for high school students. Write a notice to1)briefly introduce the camp activities,and 2)call for volunteers.You should write about 100words on the ANSWER SHEET.Do not use your name or the name of your university.Do not write your address.(10points)Part B 48.Directions:Write an essay based on the following chart.In your writing .you should 1)interpret the chart ,and 2)give your comments You should write about 150words on the ANSWER SHEET.(15points)2015年 MBA 全国考试英语真题答案16—20：DA CBB 36—40：B C BBA 1—5：CDCAC 6—10：A BDBD 11—15：A A B DC21—25：ACDCA 26—30：CACDD 31—35：ACDAD41—45：DEG AC46.设想你正在一条熟悉的路线上开车。
2015年广东省成人本科学位英语真题试卷含答案和解析
2015年广东省成人本科学位英语真题试卷阅读理解A few centuries ago, people looked at the birds and wondered what it would be like to fly like them. There were stories of heroes who glued bird feathers on their arms and flew up into the sky. About 500 years ago, some people dreamed a different dream. Instead of flying up to the sky, they dreamed of falling from the sky!In the 15th century, Italian inventors designed a cone-shaped(锥形) device that was supposed to bring a man down safely from a great height. The operator held on to a handle with straps strapped to his waist. This was the first known design for a parachute (降落伞).Even the great inventor Leonardo da Vinci sketched a type of parachute. His parachute design was in the shape of pyramid (金字塔). Other inventors also sketched their own designs for a parachute. Unfortunately, these were only designs on paper and no one tested them.A Croatian inventor named Fausto Veranzio looked at Leonardo da Vinci' s parachute design and replaced the pyramid shape with one that looked like a sail from a ship. When Veranzio was 65 years old, he fell ill. Thinking he would not live longer, he decided to try out his parachute invention. He built his parachute using wood and cloth. Straping his invention to his waist, he jumped off the tall bell tower in his city. Helanded safely! He was supposedly the first man to successfully use a parachute. However, some people thought this story was not true. If that was the case, then the first person to successfully use a parachute would go to a Frenchman named Louis-Sebastien Lenormand in 1783.1.The first known parachute was designed by______.(B)A. FrenchmenB. ItaliansC. CroatiansD. Englishmen解析：细节题。
2015年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试新课标全国卷Ⅱ英语试卷和答案解析
2015年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试（新课标全国卷Ⅱ）英语AMy color television has given me nothing but a headache. I was able to buy it a little over a year ago because I had my relatives give me money for my birthday instead of a lot of clothes that wouldn't fit.I let a salesclerk fool me into buying a discontinued model. I realized this a day later, when I saw newspaper advertisements for the set at seventy-five dollars less than I had paid. The set worked so beautifully when I first got it home that I would keep it on until stations signed off for the night.Fortunately, I didn't get any channels showing all-night movies or I would never have gotten to bed.Then I started developing a problem with the set that involved static(静电)noise. For some reason,when certain shows switched into a commercial, a loud noise would sound for a few seconds. Gradually, this noise began to appear during a show, and to get rid of it, I had to change to another channel and then change it back. Sometimes this technique would not work, and I had to pick up the set and shake it to remove the sound. I actually began to build up my arm muscles(肌肉)shaking my set.When neither of these methods removed the static noise,I would sit helplessly and wait for the noise to go away. At last I ended up hitting the set with my fist, and it stopped working altogether. My trip to the repair shop cost me $62, and the set is working well now, but I keep expecting more trouble.1. Why did the author say he was fooled into buying the TV set?A. He got an older model than he had expected.B. He couldn't return it when it was broken.C. He could have bought it at a lower price.D. He failed to find any movie shows on it.2. Which of the following can best replace the phrase“signed off”in Paragraph 1?A. ended all their programsB. provided fewer channelsC. changed to commercialsD. showed all-night movies3. How did the author finally get his TV set working again?A. By shaking and hitting it.B. By turning it on and off.C. By switching channels.D. By having it repaired.4. How does the author sound when telling the story?A. Curious.B. Anxious.C. Cautious.D. Humorous.BYour house may have an effect on your figure. Experts say the way you design your home could play a role in whether you pack on the pounds or keep them off. You can make your environment work for you instead of against you. Here are some ways to turn your home into part of your diet plan.Open the curtains and turn up the lights. Dark environments are more likely to encourage overeating, for people are often less self-conscious (难为情的) when they're in poorly lit places—and so more likely to eat lots of food. If your home doesn't have enough window light, get more lamps and flood the place with brightness.Mind the colors. Research suggests warm colors fuel our appetites. In one study, people who ate meals in a blue room consumed 33 percent less than those in a yellow or red room. Warm colors like yellow make food appear more appetizing, while cold colors make us feel less hungry. So when it's time to repaint, go blue.Don't forget the clock—or the radio. People who eat slowly tend to consume about 70 fewer calories (卡路里) per meal than those who rush through their meals. Begin keeping track of the time, and try to make dinner last at least 30 minutes. And while you're at it, actually sit down to eat. If you need some help slowing down, turn on relaxing music. It makes you less likely to rush through a meal.Downsize the dishes. Big serving bowls and plates can easily make us fat. We eat about 22 percent more when using a 12-inch plate instead of a 10-inch plate. When we choose a large spoon over a smaller one, total intake (摄入) jumps by 14 percent. And we'll pour about 30 percent more liquid into a short, wide glass than a tall, skinny glass.5. The text is especially helpful for those who care about ________.A. their home comfortsB. their body shapeC. house buyingD. healthy diets6. A home environment in blue can help people _______.A. digest food betterB. reduce food intakeC. burn more caloriesD. regain their appetites7. What are people advised to do at mealtimes?A. Eat quickly.B. Play fast music.C. Use smaller spoons.D. Turn down the lights.8. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. Is Your House Making You Fat?B. Ways of Serving DinnerC. Effects of Self-ConsciousnessD. Is Your Home Environment Relaxing?CMore students than ever before are taking a gap year(间隔年)before going to university.It used to be called the“year off”between school and university.The gap-year phenomenon originated(起源)with the months left over to Oxbridge applicants between entrance exams in November and the start of the next academic year.This year,25,310 students who have accepted places in higher education institutions have put off their entry until next year,according to statistics on university entrance provided by the University and College Admissions Service(UCAS).That is a record 14.7% increase in the number of students taking a gap year.Tony Higgins from UCAS said that the statistics are good news for everyone in higher education.“Students who take a well-planned year out are more likely to be satisfied with,and complete,their chosen course.Students who take a gap year are often more mature and responsible,”he said.But not everyone is happy.Owain James,the president of the National Union of Students(NUS),argued that the increase is evidence of student hardship—young people are being forced into earning money before finishing their education.“New students are now aware that they are likely to leave university up to ￡15,000 in debt.It is not surprising that more and more students are taking a gap year to earn money to support their study for the degree.NUS statistics show that over 40% of students are forced to work during term time and the figure increases to 90% during vacation periods,”he said.9. What do we learn about the gap year from the text?A. It is flexible in length.B. It is a time for relaxation.C. It is increasingly popular.D. It is required by universities.10. According to Tony Higgins,students taking a gap year .A. are better prepared for college studiesB. know a lot more about their future jobsC. are more likely to leave university in debtD. have a better chance to enter top universities11. How does Owain James feel about the gap-year phenomenon?A. He’s puzzled.B. He’s worried.C. He’s surprised.D. He’s annoyed.12. What would most students do on their vacation according to NUS statistics?A. Attend additional courses.B. Make plans for the new term.C. Earn money for their education.D. Prepare for their graduate studies.DChoose Your One-Day Tours!Tour A—Bath & Stonehenge including entrance fees to the ancient Roman bathrooms and Stonehenge—￡37 until 26 March and ￡39 thereafter.Visit the city with over 2,000 years of history and Bath Abbey, the Royal Crescent and the Costume Museum. Stonehenge is one of the world's most famous prehistoric monuments dating back over 5,000 years.Tour B—Oxford & Stratford including entrance fees to the University St Mary's Church Tower and Anne Hathaway's house—￡32 until 12 March and ￡36 thereafter.Oxford: Includes a guided tour of England's oldest university city and colleges. Look over the "city of dreaming spires (尖顶)" from St Mary's Church Tower. Stratford: Includes a guided tour exploring much of the Shakespeare wonder.Tour C—Windsor Castle & Hampton Court including entrance fees to Hampton Court Palace—￡34 until 11 March and ￡37 thereafter.Includes a guided tour of Windsor and Hampton Court, Henry VIII's favourite palace. Free time to visit Windsor Castle (entrance fees not included). With 500 years of history, Hampton Court was once the home of four Kings and one Queen. Now this former royal palace is open to the public as a major tourist attraction. Visit the palace and its various historic gardens, which include the famous maze (迷宫) where it is easy to get lost!Tour D—Cambridge including entrance fees to the Tower of Saint Mary the Great —￡33 until 18 March and ￡37 thereafter.Includes a guided tour of Cambridge, the famous university town, and the gardens of the 18th century.13. Which tour will you choose if you want to see England's oldest university city?A. Tour A.B. Tour B.C. Tour C.D. Tour D.14. Which of the following tours charges the lowest fee on 17 March?A. Windsor Castle & Hampton Court.B. Oxford & Stratford.C. Bath & Stonehenge.D. Cambridge.15. Why is Hampton Court a major tourist attraction?A. It used to be the home of royal families.B. It used to be a well-known maze.C. It is the oldest palace in Britain.D. It is a world-famous castle.Training for a marathon requires careful preparation and steady, gradual increases in the length of the runs. (1) , buy the best-fitting, best-built running shoes you can find. No one can say which brand will work best for you or feel best on your feet, so you have to rely on your experience and on the feel of each pair as you shop. When you have found shoes that seem right, walk in them for a few days to double-check the fit. (2) . As always, you should stretch (伸展) at least ten minutes before each run to prevent injuries.During the first week, do not think about distance, but run five minutes longer each day. (3) , it is wise to take a day off to rest. But during the next week, set a goal of at least a mile and a half per run. (4) . After two weeks, start timing yourself. (5) . Depending on the kind of race you plan to enter, you can set up a timetable for the remaining weeks before the race.A. After six daysB. For a good marathon runnerC. Before you begin your trainingD. With each day, increase the distance by a half mileE. If they still feel good, you can begin running in themF. Time spent for preparation raises the quality of trainingG. Now you are ready to figure out a goal of improving distance and time16. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. EF. FG. G17. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. EF. FG. G18. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. EF. FG. G19. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. EF. FG. G20. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. EF. FG. GWhere do you go when you want to learn something?School?A friend?A tutor?These are all(21) places of learning.But it may well be that the learning you really want (22) somewhere else instead.I had the (23) of seeing this first hand on a (24) .My daughter plays on a recreational soccer team. They did very well this season and so (25) a tournament,which normally was only for more skilled club teams. This led to some (26) experiences on Saturday as they played against teams (27) trained. Through the first two games, her (28) did not get one serious shot on goal.As a parent, I (29) seeing my daughter playing her best, (30) still defeated.It seemed that something clicked with the (31) between Saturday and Sunday.When they (32) for their Sunday game,they were (33) different.They had begun to integrate(融合)the kinds of play and teamwork they had (34) the day before into their (35) .They played aggressively and (36) scored a goal.It (37) me that playing against the other team was a great (38) moment for all the girls on the team.I think it is a general principle. (39) is the best teacher.The lessons they learned may not be (40) what they would have gotten in school,but are certainly more personal and meaningful,because they had to work them out on their own.21. A. public B. traditional C. official D. special22. A. passes B. works C. lies D. ends23. A. dream B. idea C. habit D. chance24. A. trip B. holiday C. weekend D. square25. A. won B. entered C. organized D. watched26. A. painful B. strange C. common D. practical27. A. less B. poorly C. newly D. better28. A. fans B. tutors C. class D. team29. A. imagined B. hated C. avoided D. missed30. A. if B. or C. but D. as31. A. girls B. parents C. coaches D. viewers32. A. dressed B. showed up C. made up D. planned33. A. slightly B. hardly C. basically D. completely34. A. seen B. known C. heard D. read35. A. styles B. training C. game D. rules36. A. even B. still C. seldom D. again37. A. confused B. struck C. reminded D. warned38. A. touching B. thinking C. encouraging D. learning39. A. Experience B. Independence C. Curiosity D. Interest40. A. harmful to B. mixed with C. different from D. applied to41. The adobe dwellings(土坯房) (1)_____(build)by the Pueblo Indians of the American Southwest are admired by even ___(2)___ most modern of architects and engineers.In addition to their simple beauty,what makes the adobe dwellings admirable is their ___(3)_____(able)to “air condition”a house without ____(4)___ (use)electric equipment.Walls made of adobe take in the heat from the sun on hot days and give out that heat ___(5)____ (slow)during cool nights,thus warming the house.When a new day breaks,the walls have given up their heat and are now cold enough ___(6)____ (cool)the house during the hot day; (7)______the same time,they warm up again for the night.This cycle (8)_____(go)day after day:The walls warm up during the day and cool off during the night and are thus always a timely offset(抵消)for the outside temperatures.As (9)_____ (nature)architects,the Pueblo Indians figured out exactly (10)_____thick the adobe walls needed to be to make the cycle work on most days.(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7)(8)(9)(10)42. 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文,请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。
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第四部分外语运用能力测试（英语）(50小题, 每小题2分, 满分100分）Part One Vocabulary and StructureDirections:There are ten incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence. Mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center.1. So loudly ______ that even people far away could hear him.A. did he shoutB. he shoutedC. shouted heD. should he shout参考答案：A2. Her ankle caught on a stone, and she almost lost her ______ .A. mindB. wayC. balanceD. strength参考答案：C3. The honor will be awarded to ______ finishes the work first.A. anyoneB. whoC. whomeverD. whoever参考答案：C4. Bill‟s chance of winning is ______ .A. slenderB. leanC. skinnyD. few参考答案：A5. Dave lived in a small apartment near Boston, ______ what to do about his future.A. to wonderB. being wonderedC. wonderedD. wondering参考答案：D6. Academic freedom ______ refers to the right to pursue what one believes to be thetruth.A. purposelyB. primarilyC. presentlyD. promptly参考答案：B7. If he ______ the doctor's advice, he would be quite all right now.A. could followB. followsC. has followedD. had followed参考答案：D8. Humans are very sociable creatures, so they need to ______ with other people.A. interactB. interpretC. integrateD. interfere参考答案：A9. ______ remains considerable doubt over when the railway will be completed.A. ThereB. ThatC. ItD. What参考答案：A10. The company did not sell a single car for a month and had to ______ its workers.A. layoutB. layoffC. lay asideD. lay down参考答案：BPart Two Reading ComprehensionDirections:In this part there are three passages and one chart, each followed by five questions or unfinished statements. For each of them, there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the best one and mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center.Questions 11-15 are based on the following passage:Not enough American students want to be engineers,mathematicians, or scientists. The Obama administration wants to change that. They are spending money to do it. The government will invest three billion dollars in the education of young Americans in science, technology, engineering, and math. The four areas together are known as STEM. Many jobs in the STEM fields will open in the coming years. The U.S. government's investment aims to increase the number of Americans who can take those jobs.Yet girls appear far less interested in STEM subjects than boys. Only 25% of STEM students are girls. Camsie McAdams from the U.S. Education Department says girls simply do not feel welcomed in STEM subjects. She says young women look at industries such as engineering and computer science and see most of the leaders are men. “We, as women, want to have people that look like us, people that we can relate to. A lot of times what keeps people from entering the field, even when they get the degree, is because they don‟t feel welcomed.”Engineer Debbie Sterling invented for girls a construction toy named “Goldie Blox”. She hopes Goldie Blox will help girls develop spatial skills, which help engineers and builders to think about objects in three dimensions(维度））.To interest girls, Sterling created the character “Goldie.” Goldie does not care about beauty or clothes. Goldie tells stories, solves difficult problems and creates imaginary worlds.11. According to the passage, STEM jobs in the US are not ______.A. taken by old peopleB. attractive to youngstersC. respected in societyD. very well paid参考答案：B12. One measure that the Obama administration will take is to ______.A. raise pays for young engineersB. encourage girls to go to collegeC. create more jobs in the STEM fieldsD. invest more money in education参考答案：D13. Girls lack interest in STEM subjects because they feel ______.A. unqualified for STEM jobsB. unwelcome in STEM jobsC. unconfident in themselvesD. ignored in those classes参考答案：B14. Debbie Sterling invented “Goldie Blox” to ______.A. help girls tell stories betterB. develop strong character in girlsC. provide girls with more entertainmentD. arouse girls5 interest in STEM参考答案：D15- The last paragraph implies that ______.A. Goldie has displayed a beautiful imaginary worldB. Goldie has a character that youngsters likeC. Goldie Blox has made girls interested in spatial skillsD. spatial skills are highly demanded in STEM jobs参考答案：BQuestions 16-20 are based on the following passage:Early last month, Bill Gates released a video of a venture funded by the Gates Foundation: the Omniprocessor, a Seattle-based processing plant that bums sewage (污水) to make clean drinking water. In the video, Gates raises a glass of water to his lips. Just five minutes ago, he explains, that water was human waste. Gates takes a sip (小口呷）). “It‟s water, ‟‟ he says. “Having studied the engineering behind it, I would happily drink it every day. It‟s that safe.”According to the Foundation^ estimates, at least two billion people lack access to proper sanitation (公共卫生);a report warned that, within the next decade, “many countries will experience water problems—shortages, poor water quality, or floods—that will risk instability and state failure.” The Omniprocessor‟s approach seems to be the perfect solution. It offers clean drinking water where access is lacking. In fact, the technology has been around for years, and its effectiveness is an established fact So why hasn‟t it been widely adopted yet?That's precisely the question that Paul Rozin tackled in a series of studies spanning over 2,000 American adults and several hundred college students. The results were published in the journal Judgment and Decision Making.“The problem isn't making the recycled water but getting people to drink it,” Rozin said. “And it‟s a problem that isn‟t going to be solved by engineers. It will be solved by psychologists.”16. The video shows that Bill Gates is ______.A. explaining the water recycling processB. making water out of sewageC. drinking clean water made from sewageD. risking drinking polluted water参考答案：A17. The video seems intended to ______.A. build public confidence in recycled waterB. market the new sewage burning technologyC. persuade people to save waterD. improve Bill Gates, public image参考答案：A18. According to the report mentioned in Paragraph 2, water problems will ______.A. become more worrying for economic reasonsB. worsen the sanitation situation in poor countriesC. be solved using the Omniprocessor‟s approachD. endanger the national security in some countries参考答案：D19. According to the author, the water-recycling technology ______.A. proves effectiveB. is not worth the investmentC. remains to be testedD. is technically difficult to use参考答案：A20. This passage is mainly about ______.A. the importance of psychologyB. the future of the OmniprocessorC. the ventures of Gates FoundationD. the acceptance of recycled water参考答案：DQuestions 21-25 are based on the following passage:In his book Hamlet's Blackberry. William Powers describes a scene that shouldstrike many as familiar. “Here I was in New York, the most fantastic city in the world— so much to look at, to see and hear, but everybody around me was staring closely at some digital device,” he said. “These small devices are wonderful, and they do fantastic stuff for us all day long, but to miss out on your surroundings all the time, which I think we increasingly do—I really question that.”Powers certainly doesn't condemn the way we use these devices. He does, however, recognize the downside of constantly being flooded with new information—or what he calls the “over-connectedness.” Among th e things that suffer from our overconnectedness, Powers says, are relationships. ”It's not really connectedness. It's sort of the opposite of connectedness.”How are we supposed to cope with the problem? Powers has one suggestion: just disconnect. His family, for example, takes an “Internet Sabbath” every weekend. “We turn off the household modem, and we don‟t have smart phones. We can‟t do Web surfing,” he explains.According to Powers, the positive effects of these technology breaks are felt long after the weekends are over. “Even when we're connected, we can feel the benefits of having been disconnected a couple of days ago,” he says. “It's about that simple word, …balance‟.”Not that he thinks unplugging your modem is necessarily easy. ”It's really har d to pull away. You have to know why you're doing it, and really believe,” he says.21. According to Paragraph 1, William Powers ______.A. has a passion for digital devicesB. dislikes New York cityC.writes about a familiar sceneD. is a well-known writer参考答案：C22.The word “downside”（Para. 2) is closest in meaning to “ ______.”A.shortcomingB. confusionC.effectD. challenge参考答案：A23.During the “Internet Sabbath”, the Powers family ______.A. go out for a surfB. are free from the Internet useC. play games on the InternetD. don‟t make phone calls参考答案：B24.According to Powers, technology breaks ______.A. allow people to live a simple lifeB. seem to make weekends longerC. make people‟s life better balanced .D. have a short positive effect参考答案：C25. The passage is most likely a ______.A. social surveyB. book reviewC. technical reportD. news item参考答案：BQuestions 26-30 are based on the following chart:Best Value For Vacations in August (Flights + Hotel)26.Where will you go if you want to enjoy a 3-week vacation?A. Alaska.B. Mexico City.C. Miami.D. Havana Cuba.参考答案：C27.To have a 4-night trip with about $ 500, you can visit ______.A. MiamiB. New YorkC. DallasD. Las Vegas参考答案：C28.To have a one-week vacation outside the US, you can leave on ______.A. August 24B. August 2C. August 1D. August 3参考答案：B29.Which of the following plans in the US provides the best hotel?A. Alaska.B. Miami.C. New York.D. Las Vegas.参考答案：A30.How much do you have to pay for a coolest summer vacation?A. $1262 per person.B. $1229 per person.C. $1095 per person.D. $643 per person.参考答案：BPart Three ClozeDirections:There are ten blanks in the following passage. For each numbered blank, there are four choices marked A,B,C and D. Choose the best one and mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the centerResearchers at the University of Edinburgh studied the relationship between music and remembering a foreign language. They found that remembering words in a [31] was the best way to remember even one of the most difficult languages. Here is [32] they did.Researchers took 60 adults and [33] them into three groups of 20. Then they gave the groups three different types of “listen-and-repeat” learning conditions. Researchers had one group simply [34] the words. They had the second group speak the words 35 a rhythm, or beat. And they asked the third group to sing the words. All three groups studied words taken from the [36] language for 15 minutes. Then they took part in a series of language tests to see what they remembered.Why Hungarian, you ask? Researchers said they chose the Hungarian language because not many people know the language. It does not [37] any roots with German or Roman languages, such as Italian or Spanish. After the tests were over, the singers came out [38].The people who learned these new Hungarian words by singing them showed a higher overall [39] They did the best in four out of five of the tests. They also performed two times better than [40] who simply learned the words by speaking them.31. A. paper B. song C. book D. story32. A. what B. how C. where D. why33. A. brought B. split C. formed D. combined34. A. spell B. write C. speak D. sing35. A. as B. in C. for D. to36. A. Hungarian B. German C. Spanish D. Italian37. A. show B. share C. take D. make38. A. on average B.in betweenC. on top D. at the bottom39. A. contribution B.progress C. function D. performance40. A. those B.them C. these D. others参考答案：31-35 BABAB36-40 ABBDAPart Four Dialogue Completion Directions:In this part, there are ten short incomplete dialogues between two speakers, each followed by four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that most appropriately suits the conversational context and best completes the dialogue. Mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center.41.A: Dad, could you help me with my math assignment?B: ______ But I‟ll try.A. Give me a break.B. My math is great.C. My math is rusty.D. How come?参考答案：C42.A: Little Johnny has a basketball game this afternoon. I'm driving him to the game.B: ______A. Oh, good luck for his team.B. What are you doing today?C. Oh, that goes without saying.D. What a beautiful game!参考答案：A43.A: You want to do something fun?B: Yes. ______ I need to finish my assignment now.A. That depends.B. Why not?C. What do you suggest?D. But I shouldn‟t.参考答案：D44.A: What is the topic of your research, Frank?B: Forms of transportation. ______ ?A: I've been finding out about people's attitude towards organic food.A. What about youB. Any suggestionsC. Is there anything elseD. How are you going参考答案：A45. A: Did we get off the bus too early?B: ______A: I shouldn‟t have listened to you.A. What seems to be the trouble?B. It kind of looks like we did.C. Of course.D. No kidding.参考答案：B46. A: Service department. ______ ?B: Yes. The washer we bought at your store about a month ago doesn't work right.A. What‟s your problemB. What‟s happeningC. Can you help meD. May I help you参考答案：D47. A: Hello, IM like to buy a map, please. Do you sell it here?B: ______A: Do you know where I can buy one, please?A. Yes, what kind?B. Yes, right over there.C. No, I‟m sorry we don‟t.D. No, how about a globe?参考答案：C48. A: I‟m sorry, there‟s no record of your booking here.B: ______ I called the office this morning.A: Let me check again.A. How unlucky!B. What a day!C. Never mind.D. How can that be?参考答案：D49. A: Are you having problems with this form?B: I don‟t understand some things.A: That‟s simple enough. ______.A. Don't count on anyone elseB. Don‟t be fooled by itC.Let me show you D. Let me give it to you参考答案：C50. A: Don‟t you think that lady is inappropriately dressed for a place like this?B: ______. I don't like women who wear low-cut dresses to church.A. I can hardly tellB. Yes, IdoC. Just think of itD. No, I don‟t参考答案：B。