2015年麦积区第一次高考检测考试

2015年麦积区第一次高考检测考试英语试卷第I卷本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。

考试结束后，将本试卷和答案卡一并交回。

注意事项：1．答第I卷前考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。

2．选出每小题答案前，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。

如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其他答案标号框,不能答在本试卷上，否则无效。

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40分)阅读下列列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项。

并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑．ADear Parents,It is almost a week since school began. I hope that you and your child are settled and comfortable in the arrangement of the new school year. I would like to take this opportunity to give you news about the art project that the eighth grade students and I will be working on during this unit.My name is Molly Atkinson and I am a new middle school teacher here at MSAE in Kauai. I feel that it is important for you to know that my approach to classroom m anagement is inspired by Maharishi’s Principle of Ideal Teaching. I believe that it is the most positive method for guiding our students’ education. I also believe that by keeping the lessons interesting, the classroom will be a creative environment for the students to explore the artistic process. My experience with the class this week makes me believe that the students and I will have a fruitful and caring experience in our time together.The students’ first project is a three-part work that begins with the creation of a collage (拼贴画). A pencil drawing of the collage will follow. The third part of the project will be a geometrical three-dimensional (几何三维的) drawing of the collage. The students have jumped right into the project with enthusiasm and focus. I can tell that we are going to have a very productive unit.On October 30th, the students will have a showing of their work for you. I look forward to meeting all of you that day. If you would like to get hold of me before that time I will be here after school until 4:30 on Mondays and Wednesdays and can be available on other afternoons by appointment . I may also be reached at my e-mail address: matkinson@. I am very happy to be here and look forward to working with the eighth grade students.Sincerely,Molly Atkinson 1．It can be learned that the letter was written _____.A. after the school year endedB. before the new school year startedC. in the middle of the school yearD. at the beginning of the new school year2．The letter was most probably written by _____.A. an art teacherB. an eighth graderC. a school gardenerD. a head teacher3．In Paragraph 2, Atkinson mentions _____.A. her long work experienceB. her close relationships with the studentsC. the teaching method she appliesD. the training aim of the new term4．The underlined words “that time” in the last paragraph refer to _____.A. October 30thB. 4:30 on MondaysC. 4:30 on WednesdaysD. other afternoonsBDenmark is one of the happiest nations on earth with some of the best quality of life. You don’t need statistics to understand the Dane’s happy lot. Walk around any Danish town and you’ll experience some of the most harmonious civic spaces anywhere. Their intimate scales and perfect transport systems combine the rich history and bold modern lines of the built environment to delight the eye, and the locals’ manners and sense of humor is refreshing.Denmark’s capital Copenhagen is a remarkable city with well-preserved medieval streets, renowned art galleries, Michelin-starred restaurants and a healthy business center. Finding something to do is never a problem and if all else fails, just admiring the streets with a hotdog in hand is an enjoyable way to spend a few hours .Beyond the capital and the bigger cities, Denmark offers a mix of lively towns such as Ribe and Odense plus rural countryside, medieval churches , Renaissance castles and tidy 18th-century villages.The coastline of Denmark with its sand dunes and greenery is a sight that always attract s visitors. So, no matter what time of year you’re in Denmark, you shouldn’t miss out on a trip to the nearest beach .It’s hard , in short , to find fault with the place. The visitor’s most heartfelt complaint is usually the cost of visiting Denmark. True, it is not a cheap destination , but no more so than the UK, and which nation’s public transport system would you rather use?Cheer yourself up by thinking of the country’s remarkable organization and clockwork railway timetable as being financed by the extremely high taxes paid by your hosts. When viewed in this way , this first-rate destination seems like good value, and you get the fairy tales thrown in for free: the Danish royal family is genuinely loved and respected by the vast majority of its citizens, not least handsome PrinceFrederik , his beautiful Australian-born princess-bride, Mar, and their young family.5. Which of the following words can best describe Danes ?A. Polite and humorous .B. Happy and romantic.C. Kind and friendly.D. Out-going and humorous .6. The writer implies in the last two paragraphs that __________ .A. Visiting the U.K. will cost less than travelling in Denmark .B. The transport system in the UK can’t equal that in Denmark .C. People in Denmark pay high taxes to welcome visitors .D. The Danish royal family plays an important role in politics .7. How does the passage mainly develop ?A. By providing examples.B. By making comparisons.C. By giving descriptions.D. By following time order.8. What is the author’s purpose in writing this passage ?A. To introduce Danish culture .B. To show the attractions of Denmark .C. To share experiences of travelling in Denmark .D. To describe the happy life people live in Denmark .CHolidays are really important. Many of us will have childhood memories of summer holidays where we were taken away from home to experience new environments and learn in different ways.But holidays are expensive and, for those on low wages or living on benefits, they are often unobtainable. Even the cheapest holidays require travel and other additional costs that are difficult for many families to meet.For working parents, the long summer break can be a very difficult problem for childcare. When an annual leave allowance amounts to only five weeks, there is a need to spread this across the year. Couples can find themselves taking leave in turn in order to care for children who are on holiday. For some, this makes even an affordable family holiday difficult.The schools that I visit in Nottingham are full of experienced staff committed to giving our children a caring and inspiring learning environment. The number of children receiving free school meals is quite large in Nottingham and many schools have breakfast clubs to make sure that children get a healthy start to the day. Most schools undertake programs of group or individual educational support. Schools also have an important role in safeguarding children, welfare through the ongoing touch and support with their pupils. During the long summer holidays, much of this is missed.While teachers are holidaying in the UK, many of their pupils spend the whole six weeks on the street where they live. The lack of free school meals for six weeks can result in pressure on a family budget and an inability to afford the inspiring experiences that help children to continue their learning.In setting out its plans for a five-term year, Nottingham City Council (委员会）is seeking to reduce the summer holiday down to four and a half weeks, with a more balanced five terms of roughly eight weeks, each followed by a two-week break. We believe this will give real “down time” for school staff and pupils alike but will be short enough not to cause a real break in learning.We acknowledge that this change may be difficult for some school staff, particularly whose own children are educated in other authorities. However, this must be weighed against the benefits for city children for whom we all have the greatest duty of care.9. The underlined word “they” in the second paragraph refers to “____”.A. environmentsB. holidaysC. wagesD. benefits10. It is suggested in the passage that the summer break be reduced to _____.A. 2 weeksB. 4.5 weeksC. 5 weeksD. 6 weeks11. The plans for a shorter summer holiday will help students _____.A. obtain the cheapest holidays without additional costsB. get a chance to spend six weeks a term with teachers in schoolC. benefit more from the caring and inspiring learning environmentD. have more school days to improve their study12. It can be inferred from the passage that _____.A. working parents can enjoy a five-week break to care for their childrenB. the suggested plans for a five-term school year can hardly be carried outC. the long summer holiday gives teachers and students real “down time”D. some school staff will say “No” to the plans for a shorter summer holidayDEvery year, the fascinating tourist destinations below are attracting travelers from home and abroad to St. Louis, which, founded in 1764 by French traders, today is the fifteenth largest urban area in the United States.★American Kennel Club Museum of the DogDog lovers who visit St. Louis won’t want to miss this 14,000-square-foot museum. Inside are over 500 paintings, prints, watercolors, and a variety of other dog art objects. The Museum is open year round, Tuesday through Saturday 10 AM to 4 PM, and Sunday 1 PM to 5 PM. Admission is＄5 for adults,＄2.50 for seniors, and ＄1 for children up to 14.★Anheuser Busch BreweryThe Anheuser Buxch Brewery tour is not just for beer lovers. The tour includes the historic Brew House. Then the tour continues to the modern Bevo Packaging Plant. The best will be the Budweiser Clydesdale stables. The tours are always free.★Gateway ArchDesigned by Eero Sarinen and Hannskari Bandel, it took over two years and 900 tons of stainless steel to build. It is the tallest of the country’s National Monuments. The Arch is part of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial. About one million people per year come to the top of the Arch, where there is an observation platform providing a great view of the city.★The St. Louis ZooFirst version of the St. Louis Zoo opened in 1904 at the St. Louis World’s Fair, but now it has grown into one of the chief zoos in the world. The passenger train takes visitors around the Zoo, which contains over 9,000 animals of over 800 species.The Zoo is open every day but Christmas and New Year, with summer hours of 8 AM to 7 PM, and hours the rest of the year of 9 AM to 5 PM. Admission to the Zoo is free.13. If you are interested in how to make beer, you can visit ________.A. The St. Louis ZooB. Gateway ArchC. Anheuser Busch BreweryD. American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog14. Which of the following statements about Gateway Arch is TRUE?A. People can see the city clearly on the top of the arch.B. It was designed by two famous Italian architects.C. It took 900 tons of stainless steel and cement to build.D. It is the largest of the country’s National Monuments.15. If you plan to visit the St. Louis Zoo, you can go there _____.A. at 9:30 a.m. on New Year’s DayB. at 5:30 p.m. in winterC. at 5:00 p.m. on Christmas DayD. at 8:30 a.m. in summer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。