安徽第一卷·年安徽高考最后一卷(a卷)

安徽第一卷·2015年安徽高考最后一卷（A卷）
英语试题
命题统稿：合肥皖智教育研究院英语研究室
本试卷分第Ⅱ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分。

满分150分，考试时间120分钟。

第Ⅰ卷选择题（共115分）
第一部分听力(共两节,满分30分)
第一节（共5小题；每小题l.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后；你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. What’s the probable relationship between the two speakers?
A. Brother and sister.
B. Interviewer and interviewee.
C. Pop star and fan.
2. What are the two speakers probably talking about?
A. A telephone.
B. A refrigerator.
C. An elevator.
3. What is the woman looking at on the Internet?
A. Computers.
B. Cameras.
C. Telescopes.
4. When does the train leave?
A. At 3:35.
B. At 4:25.
C. At 4:35.
5. Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. At a tailor’s.
B. At a laundry.
C. At a clothing store.
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，并标在答题卷或答题卡的相应位置。

听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。

6. How much does the same house near the river cost?
A. $20,000.
B. $40,000.
C. $80,000.
7. What do we know about the woman’s new house?
A. It has two bedrooms.
B. It has a two-car garage.
C. The living room has a ten-foot ceiling.
听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。

8. Why does the man want a new suit?
A. To attend a wedding.
B. To go to an interview.
C. To attend a funeral.
9. What color does the man want?
A. Black.
B. Brown.
C. Grey.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。

10. What does the woman think of the last candidate’s avoiding making eye contact?
A. She was impolite.
B. She was nervous.
C. She was unprofessional.
11. What makes the last candidate fail the interview?
A. Her resume.
B. Her work experience.
C. Her meeting performance.
12. What position is the last candidate looking for?
A. A secretary.
B. A manager.
C. An accountant.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。

13. Where is the man going to have dinner tonight?
A. At his neighbor’s house.
B. At his boss’s house.
C. At his teacher’s house.
14. What kind of food might the man have tonight?
A. French food.
B. Spanish food.
C. Italian food.
15. Which kind of wine does the man decide to take?
A. Wine from China.
B. Wine from France.
C. Wine from New Zealand.
16. What does the man say about Chardonnay?
A. It’s a white wine.
B. It’s a brighter wine.
C. It’s a cheaper wine.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。

17. Who nicknamed Jack Ma?
A. Bill Gates.
B. AP.
C. Alibaba Group.
18. How many times did Jack Ma take the college entrance exam?
A. Two.
B. Three.
C. Four.
19. When did Jack Ma first experience the Internet?
A. In 1999.
B. In 1995.C .In 1988.
20. Where did Jack Ma first found Alibaba?
A .In his apartment.B.In a college.C.In Seattle.
第二部分英语知识运用(共两节,满分45分)
第一节单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

21.Assign of wealth concentration（集中）,number of dollar millionaires globally has risen by 164 percent since 2000, with 41 per cent of them living in the United States.
A.a;a
B. the;the
C. a;the
D./;the
22.At the 10th Asia-Europe Meeting summit held in Milan, Italy，Premier Li Keqiang_____Asian and European countries to maintain peace and security and stable development.
A.called up
B.called for
C.called at
D.called out
23.Only whenseriously illin bed last year.
A.was he;did he stay
B.he was;he stayed
C.he was;did he stay
D.was he;he stayed
24. My cousin was admitted to QinghuaUniversity last autumn. It is 2017she graduates.
A. before
B. since
C. that
D. when
25. According to a British survey,working hours and home-working opportunities are the top concerns for working mothers.
A. cautious
B. abstract
C. flexible
D. creative
26.your feet on the ground, and your thoughts will be at lofty(巍峨的) heights.
A. To keep
B. Keeping
C. Kept
D. Keep
27. —I’m thinking of the program tomorrow. I’m afraid I’ll forget the words.
—! I’m sure you’ll make it.
A. Take it easy
B. Never mind
C. Take your time
D. No problem
28. —We must do something to improve the image of our city.
—, but traffic is really a tough problem.
A. That’s not true
B. I couldn’t agree more
C. Not exactly
D. Don’t mention it
29.he always thinks about ishe can do more to help others.
A. What; what
B. What; how
C. How; what
D. When; how
30. It was in the houseTom was born 12 years agowe had a birthday party for him yesterday.
A. where; that
B. where; where
C. that; that
D. that; where
31. —I’ll go to Sydney for a visit this summer holiday.
—Well, by then, youblue sky and fresh air almost every day.
A. will have enjoyed
B. will be enjoying
C. will be enjoyed
D. are going to enjoy
32. —How unbelievable! Tomfail in the maths exam!
—He deserves it. After all, he played too much this term.
A. should
B. would
C. must
D. shall
33. I am not rich like Bill Gates, otherwise Ithe Irish castle that day.
A. should not buy
B. should not have bought
C. would have bought
D. would buy
34. The measure was launched in 2014 that couples are allowed to have a second child______one parent is an only child.
A. in order that
B. so that
C. now that
D. on condition that
35. All the rubbish will be sent, not.
A. recycling; burying
B. to recycle; to bury
C. to be recycled; to be buried
D. being recycled; being buried
第二节完形填空（共20小题；每小题1. 5分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

It has often been said that people’s life is the sum total of their experiences. That seems like a simple36, but if one accepts this, then why do so many of us engage in practices and activities which are negative and actually37us?
38the family of four who decided to each clean a different area. They each took a sponge (海绵), did the39, and then placed them back in the kitchen.
A visitor came along who was40 as to what was cleaned in the home, but couldn’t tell by41 since the sponges all looked the same. So, in order to42his curiosity, he decided to squeeze each sponge to see what came out.
When the first sponge was squeezed, somecola came out, so the visitor43someone cleaned the kitchen with that one. Upon squeezing the second, he found motor oil, so44, someone was cleaning the garage. In the third, baby powder came out when it was squ eezed, which45that the baby’s nursery was done. And46, in the last one was wax, which was47 on the floor.
As the visitor lay the last sponge down, he again remarked on their similarity. They all looked the same48they were squeezed.
The49here is that as individuals we are no different from a sponge. We can only squeeze out what is50. As babies, we are born into this world51. We are like a new sponge. As we go through52, our “sponge” is filled with things we53 through experiences.
If we look for the good in others and54to adopt a positive attitude around, then as life squeezes us we will have a better chance of coping. If we are constantly finding55with others and look for excuses for our behavior, when life squeezes us we may not like what comes out.
36. A. example B. statement C. task D. explanation
37. A. deny B. punish C. hurt D. cheat
38. A. Consider B. Start C. Support D. Believe
39. A. ordering B. cleaning C. cooking D. cutting
40. A. sensitive B. familiar C. curious D. nervous
41. A. feelingB. drying C. smelling D. looking
42. A. arouse B. inspire C. satisfy D. protect
43. A. declared B. proved C. imagined D. judged
44. A. obviously B. fortunately C. simply D. generally
45. A. reported B. meant C. allowed D. supposed
46. A. finally B. suddenly C. quickly D. frequently
47. A. drawn B. used C. examined D. discovered
48. A. if B. though C. since D. until
49. A. evidence B. project C. lesson D. excuse
50. A. put away B. handed out C. taken back D. put in
51. A. hungry B. confident C. pure D. alive
52. A. life B. danger C. materials D. plans
53. A. find B. absorb C. understand D. afford
54. A. try B. help C. agree D. pretend
55. A. mistakes B. disease C. friendship D. fault
第三部分阅读理解(共20小题；每小题2分,满分40分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

A
According to a new study, a zebra’s stripes (条纹) most likely help to keep
annoying, biting flies off them. Scientists have thought that might be the
reason. However, they also had other theories: that the stripes provide
camouflage (伪装) to help them hide from enemies; to confuse their enemies;
to help them stay cool; or for a social reason such as to attract a mate.
About two years ago, scientists tested th e “biting flies” theory using horse
models covered in a sticky substance. Horseflies tended not to land on the fake horses that had stripes painted on them.
The researchers felt that the stripes confused the flies’ “navigational system (导航系统)”—the flies’ ability to steer and land. In order to be more certain, and to answer the question of why all horse-type animals don’t have stripes, a team of researchers at the University of California looked at a lot of information on zebras from many sources. They also studied information about similar types of animals including horses, to see where the stripes were and what the stripes looked like. They mapped where zebras live.
Then they looked at information about where biting flies and zebra-enemies (like hyenas鬣狗) live. They discovered that zebras tend to live in the same areas where biting flies are present, which supported their theory.
Now that the researchers are pretty certain the stripes help zebras discourage flies, they want to do more research with that theory in mind. They will observe how biting flies act around striped and non-striped animals. The research will be published in the April edition of the journal Nature Communications.
56. The purpose of this passage is.
A. to discuss with us why zebras have stripes
B. to inform us of the result of a new research
C. to present a science lesson plan to teachers
D. to provide us with some information about zebras
57. According to the l atest study, the main function of zebras’ stripes is.
A. to attract a mate
B. to confuse their enemies--hyenas
C. to help them stay cool
D. to help turn biting flies off
58. How did the researchers get their new discovery?
A. By doing experiments in nature.
B. By collecting all information about horse-type animals
C. By observing how zebras react against biting flies’ attacks.
D. By comparing the distribution maps of zebras and biting flies.
59. What will the researchers plan to do?
A. Compare the actions of biting flies around striped and non-striped animals.
B. Compare biting flies from areas where zebras live and those from non-zebra areas.
C. Observe how different biting flies are from striped and non-striped animals.
D. Observe whether zebras react against biting flies differently than other striped animals.
B
The Musée du Louvre is perhaps the most f amous museum in the world. As a result, it’s
also one of the busiest visitor attractions. Here are four tips for a smooth visit.
1. Getting into the building
The long queues at the Pyramid entrance in the centre of the Louvre are almost as famous
as the museum itself. That’s hardly surprising when 15,000 people a day visit the building. But did you know that there are four other entrances in Paris? The entrance at the Porte des Lions; at number 99 the Rue du Rivoli; at the Arc du Carousel or directly from the Metro station Palais Royal-Musée du Louvre.
2. Good value tickets
Entrance to the Louvre is €9. If you head there after 6pm on a Wednesday or Friday, entrance is reduced to just €6 and the museum is open until 10 pm. Entrance is free on Friday evenings. On Bastille Day (14 July) and the first Sunday of each month entrance is free for everyone, all day. Be warned though, the galleries get even more busy at these times.
3. Getting the view of an expert
There are 35,000 works of art and 380,000 museum objects to see in the Louvre. It would take you a whole day just to walk through all the galleries, never mind seeing any of the art.
In fact, a good way to get an overview of this big museum is to take one of the excellent guided tours, which depart from under the Pyramid throughout the day.
4. Check in advance
Of course, no trip to the Louvre is complete without seeing the Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo. The Louvre have a habit of moving these masterpieces around the building at short notice, so if you want to avoid wandering endless galleries needlessly, then take a quick look at their website www.louvre.fr.before you visit
60. According to the passage, the Musée du Louvre is in.
A. Africa
B. Asia
C. America
D. Europe
61. You can enjoy a visit to the Louvre free of charge if it is.
A. the first Sunday of July
B. on Fridays
C. on Christmas
D. on weekends
62. If a first-time visitor arrives at the Louvre, he had better.
A. just pay €6 for an entrance ticket
B. hire a guide with him
C. walk through the galleries quickly
D. scan the website www.louvre.fr.
63. What’s the purpose of the passage?
A. To convince.
B. To describe.
C. To explain.
D. To inform.
C
There was no free lunch—or breakfast or dinner—for President Barack Obama on Thanksgiving Day. Or any other day for that matter.
He had to dig into his pocket to pay for his holiday feast of turkey, ham, two kinds of sweet and regular potatoes and six different kinds of pie. It’s a longstanding practice that a president pays for meals for himself, his family and personal guests. Obama also pays for other basics — everything from toothpaste to dry cleaning.
Gary Walters, who was chief White House usher (招待员) for many years, said the payment rule dates back to 1800 when the White House was first occupied by President John Adams and there was no staff (职员). Presidents brought staff with them and paid for everything. Since then, presidents continued to pay for personal expenses. “All those things that are personal in nature that we all pay for, the first family pays for,” he said.
Since presiden ts and first ladies can’t easily go into the neighborhood drug store, a White House staff member will pick up things like toothpaste during shopping runs and keep the bill for Obama.
Another cost is private parties, such as the 50th birthday party Obama threw earlier this year for first lady Michelle Obama. For private events, presidents pay for food and drinks, use of waiters and servers.
“It’s just the tradition and it’s continued on through time that the presidents will pay for their own food and, I guess, if they needed something for the house that was personal. Toothpaste, soap or whatever,” said William Bushong, chief historian at the White House Historical Association.
Presidents are paid $400,000 annually, plus a $50,000 allowance (补贴) to help carry out official duties. The government pays for the rent at the White House, transportation, security and medical care.
64. Nowadays, American presidents have to pay for ______.
A. the rent at the White House
B. their medical care
C. their transportation costs
D. their family parties
65. Which of the following is TRUE of President John Adams?
A. He was elected as president in the early 18th century.
B. He started a tradition at the White House.
C. He carried out duties without staff.
D. He designed the White House.
66. It can be inferred that the U.S. president’s family members ______ .
A. earn high income
B. cannot move freely
C. have few personal guests
D. cannot hold private events
67. What is the passage mainly about?
A. American presidents’ personal expenses.
B. American presidents’ daily life.
C. President Obama’s personal payment.
D. President Obama’s family life.
D
A restaurant owner in Australia has caused a storm of discussion. He's created a new rule that banned kids from using digital devices, such as cell phones, iPods and Game Boys, in his restaurant.
The owner, Nabil Kurban, says dining out gives families the chance to talk with each other over a meal. Using electronics gets in the way of that valuable time, he argues.
Others, though, are against the rule. They say it can be difficult for some children to sit still for long periods of time. Using electronic devices keeps kids from behaving badly and disturbing other dinners, they explain.
Should digital devices be banned in restaurants? Student reporter Daniel Bolja says yes. Dining out allows families to catch up over a meal, yet children often waste that chance. They play games or send text messages to their friends instead of talking face-to-face with family members. It is rude putting electronics ahead of communicating with your parents, sisters and brothers.
The devices can also influence restaurant workers and other diners. While paying full attention to a game, kids might knock over a waiter or disturb customers with sudden noises.
Lorraine Harmon, a parent f rom Gainesville, Fla, agree. “There are certain places, such as restaurants, where digital devices should remain off,” she says. “They can be very annoying and distracting (令人分心的).”
Kaitlyn Rentals holds a different opinion. She thinks many kids get bored when they are forced to sit still for long periods of time. Having a digital device can keep kids busy and will prevent them from causing trouble to other diners.
Liz Hudson, a student in Rye, N.Y., agrees. “Waiting for food can take a long time,” she explains. “Kids need to have something to keep them interested.”
Many parents do not like it when other people make rules their kids have to follow. If restaurant owners create rules that are against parents’ wishes, the parents will stop eating at those places. Without customers, restaurants would lose business. Restaurants should allow parents to decide whether their children can use electronic devices at the table.。