2015年河南省六市高三第二次联合调研检测英语试题

2015年河南省六市高三第二次联合调研检测
英语
第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

A
Time magazine once reported a story about a woman in rural（乡村）who was recovering from a long illness. She enjoyed sitting in the yard in her wheelchair and, on this day, she was watching her son work under his car. He had raised it on blocks of wood and removed the wheels.
Suddenly, the car fell on top of the boy! She screamed for her husband who ran to assist, but he could not move the car. He climbed into his own car and sped off for help.
The mother could hear that her son’s groans （呻吟）were growing weaker and she knew she must do something. But how? She hadn’t walked in months. Then, she realized that her son was dying before her eyes and that she was the only one to help.
She raised herself shakily to her feet and walked unsteadily to the car. With all her amazing strength, she tried to lift the car. The car was raised a few inches, just enough to let the boy move free. Then she became unconscious.
After an examination, she was found only to have suffered strained muscles （肌肉拉伤）. But the doctor was amazed, “I will always wonder,” he said, “how far she might have lifted that car if she had been well and strong!”
Call it a miracle. This mother found what she needed to face the situation. And so it is with all of us. You have strength to overcome seemingly impossible challenges ahead. You may feel weak or unable to deal with these challenges, but you have been designed with enough power to defeat those difficulties.
Call it what you will. I call it hope.
21. What happened on this day?
A. The mother was watching her son playing under a car when the accident occurred.
B. The father was driving his car and hit his son by accident.
C. The mother’s son was changing his car whe els when the car fell on his body.
D. The father couldn’t help his son and drove to ask a doctor for help.
22. What's the meaning of the underlined sentence?
A. The doctor was amazed at how powerful a mother’s love was.
B. The doctor believed that the mother had recovered her health and was well and strong.
C. The doctor didn’t believe it’s the mother who saved her son.
D. The doctor believed his treatments had made the mother become strong.
23. W hat’s the best title of the passage?
A. A great mother
B. An urgent rescue
C. Emergency inspires one’s potential
D. A friend in need is a friend indeed
B
Witness A: I was standing at the bus stop opposite the gas station on Route 300, a four—lane road. That had always been a dangerous area, but it’s safer now because they recently put in traffic signals. There were two vehicles on the road approaching the signal. One was a small farm truck and the other a brand—new sports car. It was getting dark but the heavy rain had just stopped and there were no other cars around. Anyway, the truck and the sports car were driving side by side when the car started to swerve from side to side. I think the truck may have moved slightly to stay away from the car, but I’m not sure —I couldn’t take my eyes off the car. The signal was red, but instead of slowing down, the car sped ahead rapidly. The driver was going to go through the intersection when the light was red! And that’s when a van（小型货车）suddenly came into the intersection from the far side. It looked like they were going to hit, but they both turned away from each other at the last second and avoided a crash. But then the back door of the van opened up and hundreds of soccer balls spilled out.
Witness B: I was walking on the side road toward Route 300 — coming to the intersection. I noticed that they had put up signals near the service station. This should help make the intersection safer. Suddenly, a van came up from behind me. It was strange — I could see inside the van and it was full of soccer balls! I had never seen anything like that before. Anyway, as the van was approaching the signal, the light turned from green to yellow. But the driver went faster when he should have slowed down — he drove into the intersection where he almost hit a sports car. It was so lucky — the man was able to turn to the right and miss the car. I think the sports car turned too. Fortunately, there was no accident, but there were soccer bails all over the place.
24. Based on what one of the witnesses said, we can assume it was ________.
A. early in the morning and there were few cars
B. evening and the road was wet
C. late afternoon and Route 300 was full of cars
D. late at night and it was slippery
25. Witness A is not really certain about ________.
A. whether it had been raining heavily or not
B. whether or not the light is red
C. whether the truck tried to avoid the sports car
D. which direction the van came from
26. Witness A probably thinks that there was almost an accident because of _________.
A. the new traffic signals at the intersection
B. the sports car ignoring the traffic signal
C. the truck moving to avoid the sports car
D. the van going too fast for the area
27. Witness B probably thinks that there was almost an accident because of ________.
A. the sports car speeding through the intersection
B. the traffic signals that were put up recently
C. the truck turning away from the sports car
D. the van driver driving dangerously
C
September 30, 2011
Skunk Scooters（滑板车）
100 Caldwell Street
Omaha, NE 68102
To Whom It May Concern.
On August 27, 2011, I ordered a Skunk Scooter from your website. I was very excited when the motorcycle arrived because I bought it with the money I saved from doing part—time jobs over the summer vacation. Unfortunately, I have experienced several problems with my Skunk Scooter.
First of all, the front wheel always shakes from side to side, making the scooter difficult to control. Also, it makes an unpleasant sound as the wheel works. The sound is much louder than a car engine. The instructions say we should tighten the screws（螺丝）. My mom and I did that. However, it did not help at all.
In addition, something is wrong with the handlebars（把手）. According to your website, they can be easily raised to a height of thirty—six inches. This does not seem to be true of the Skunk Scooter I received. The handlebars are set at thirty inches, and they cannot be raised or lowered. It appears that the knob（球形把手）that is used to change the height is pushed into the handlebars, which makes it impossible to turn in either direction. It is extremely uncomfortable to ride the motorbike with its handlebars in such a low position.
Although you advertised the Skunk Scooter as “the quickest, coolest scooter on the planet,” it makes me feel very disgruntled. I am expecting that the repair of the scooter would be done at the earliest or else I want my money back. I know that you would not want customers to keep broken products. Therefore, I would like to thank you in advance for taking the trouble to solve the problem.
Sincerely,
Natasha Greene
28. The text is probably written by a ________.
A. repairman
B. shopkeeper
C. student
D. salesgirl
29. What’s wrong with the front wheel of the scooter?
A. Several screws on it are missing.
B. It is not as big as the website says.
C. It keeps shaking and makes a noise.
D. It cannot turn as fast as the back one.
30. The underlined word “disgruntled” in the text probably means “_________”.
A. excited
B. confused
C. proud
D. dissatisfied
31. Natasha wrote the letter mainly to ________.
A. demand after—sales service
B. send her congratulations
C. express thankfulness
D. make an apology
D
Magnet and Sticky: A Study on State—to—State Migration（移居）in the US
Some people live their whole lives near their places of birth, while others move elsewhere. A study conducted by the Pew Research Center looked into the state—to—state moving patterns of Americans. The study examined each state to determine how many of their citizens have moved there from other states. States with high percentages of these residents are called “magnet” states in the report. The study also investigated what percent of adults born in each state are still living there.
States high in these numbers are calle d “sticky” states. The study found that some states were both magnet and sticky, while others were neither. There were also states that were only magnet or only sticky.
Figures 1 and 2 show how selected states rank on magnet and sticky scales, respectively. Florida is a good example of a state that ranks high on both. Seventy percent of its current adult population was born in another state; at the same time, 66% of adults born in Florida are still living there. On the other hand, West Virginia is neither magnet（only 27%）nor particularly sticky（49%）. In other words, it has few newcomers, and relatively few West Virginians stay there. Michigan is a typical example of a state which is highly sticky, but very low magnet. In contrast, Alaska, which ranks near the top of the magnet scale, is the least sticky of all states.
Three other extreme examples also appear in Figures 1 and 2. The first is Nevada, where the high proportion of adult residents born out of state makes this state America’s top magnet. New York is at the opposite end of the magnet scale, even though it is attractive to immigrants from other nations. The third extreme example is Texas, at the opposite end of the sticky scale from Alaska. Although it is a fairly weak magnet, Texas is the nation’s stickiest state.
The study went on to explore the reasons why “movers” leave their home states and“stayers” remain. As for movers, there is no single factor that influences their decisions to move to other states. The most common reason they gave for moving is to seek job or business opportunities. Others report moving for personal reasons: family ties, the desire to live in a good community for their children, or retirement.
32. If a state is magnet, _______.
A. few adults born there have stayed
B. few adults living there were born elsewhere
C. many adults born there have stayed
D. many adults living there were born elsewhere
33. Which three states are represented in Figures 1 and 2 as（A）,（B）, and（C）?
A. （A）. Nevada （B）. New York （C）. Texas
B. （A）. Nevada （B）. Texas （C）. New York
C. （A）. New York （B）. Nevada （C）. Texas
D. （A）. New York （B）. Texas （C）. Nevada
34. The main purpose of this passage is to ________.
A. describe various patterns in American migration
B. explain why some states are less popular than others
C. list states with a high ratio of adults who were born there
D. report how the Pew Research Center collected data
35. What topic might follow the last paragraph?
A. Reasons why some Americans stay in their home states.
B. States that attract immigrants from other countries.
C. Types of occupations movers look for in other states.
D. Ways to raise children in a magnet state community.
第二节（共5小题：每小题2分，共10分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

选项中有两项为多余选项。

Summer safety tips for children
Summer is a time for having fun in the sun! Children should be able to have fun but they should also be safe. Here are some helpful tips all parents should discuss with their children.
Never talk to strangers
36 . If someone suspicious（可疑的）that they don’t know comes up to them, they should immediately either run away if they are alone or go somewhere where there are other people.
Keep cool in the heat
If your children must be outdoors in extreme heat, make sure that activities should be limited to 15 minutes. 37 . Remember to ask them to drink some every 20 minutes even if they do not feel thirsty.
Water safety
For children who cannot swim, they should not go into the deep area of the water. And they should also play at places where there are lifeguards. This way if something were to happen, they would have someone there to help them. 38 .
Bike safety
39 . Remember to ask your children to be careful in the street, sidewalk and even the driveway of your home. They need to be taught never to ride a bike out into the street without first looking for cars, and never into the street from behind a parked car, or from in between two parked cars.
40 .
Children can be easily persuaded into experimenting with drugs and alcohol at a young age. Summer time gives them more time to stay with their friends who may offer them drugs or alcohol. Remember to tell your children the terrible health effects they have on their body.
A. Learn to read people
B. Stay away from them
C. Riding can be fun but also dangerous
D. Of course, water is necessary for them
E. Children should never be in a pool alone, anyway
F. The Internet will be an educational tool for children
G. Tell your children not to talk to anyone they don’t know
第三部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）
第一节完形填空（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、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。

Once a church had fallen upon hard times. Only five members were 41 : the pastor（牧师）and four others, all over 60 years old.
In the mountains near the church there 42 a retired Bishop（主教）. It occurred to the pastor to ask the Bishop if he could offer any 43 that might save the church. The pastor and the Bishop spoke 44 , but when asked for advice, the Bishop simply 45 by saying, “I have no advice to give. The only thing I can 46 you is that the Messiah（救星）is one of you.”
The pastor, 47 to the church, told the church members what the Bishop had 48 . In the months that followed, the old church members 49 deeply on the words of the Bishop. “The Messiah is one of us?” they each asked themselves. As they thought about this 50 , they all began to treat each other with extraordinary 51 hoping that one among them might be the Messiah 52 they know it was not likely. And with 53 hope that each member himself might be the Messiah, they also began to treat themselves with extraordinary 54 .
As time went by, people 55 the church noticed the atmosphere of respect and gentle kindness that 56 the five old members of the small church. Hardly knowing 57 , more people began to 58 the church. They began to bring their 59 , and their friends brought more friends. Within a few years, the small church had once again become a very 60 and profitable church, thanks to the Bishop’s gift.
41. A. gone B. left C. qualified D. remained
42. A. stood B. appeared C. lay D. lived
43. A. fund B. advice C. support D. equipment
44. A. in brief B. at random C. at length D. with care
45. A. blamed B. responded C. demanded D. required
46. A. tell B. ask C. speak D. warn
47. A. referring B. turning C. pointing D. returning
48. A. made B. found C. said D. promised
49. A. reflected B. thought C. discussed D. recalled
50. A. reality B. phenomenon C. expectation D. possibility
51. A. courage B. respect C. skill D. honor
52. A. because B. after C. although D. unless
53. A. slight B. much C. light D. great
54. A. envy B. care C. mind D. strength
55. A. visiting B. admiring C. repairing D. discovering
56. A. controlled B. attracted C. included D. surrounded
57. A. when B. why C. where D. who
58. A. face up to B. live up to C. look forward to D. come back to
59. A. gifts B. friends C. beliefs D. followers
60. A. lively B. comfortable C. interesting D. quiet
第二节（共10小题；每小题1．5分，满分15分）
阅读下列材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

One morning I sat on a bench in a park and watched a little boy 61 （run）freely on the grass as his mother watched from a short distance away. The boy would fall to the grass, get up, and without looking back 62 his mother, run as fast as he could as if nothing had happened. When the kid fell down, he didn’t think of the fall as 63 failure. Instead, he considered 64 a learning experience. He tried and tried again 65 he succeeded. I 66 （touch）by the boy’s strong mind and the way he ran. With each attempt, he looked so 67__ （confidence）and natural. He only wanted to run freely and to do it as well as he could. He was just being a child —just being himself — being completely in the moment. He never 68__ （give）up. Each time he fell, he got himself back up again, as if he knew that falling down was simply a part of life. He was not looking for others’69 （smile）, or worrying about whether someone was watching or not. He only wanted to run and to feel the experience of running fully and freely. I learned a lot from that experience, and have 70 （success）brought that lesson with me in many parts of my life.
第Ⅱ卷（非选择题，共35分）
第四部分：写作（共两节，满分35分）
第一节短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
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。

文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。

每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线（＼）划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1．每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2．只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

Yesterday was my the 18th birthday. As Father and Mother thought it was a big occasion for me, they suggested I held a birthday party at home to celebrate it. For several days they had been busy
preparing it. By 4 o’clock I was pleas ed to see all my friend had come. Mother cooked us a big meal.
We ate and talked happy. The most excited moment was when Mother put a big birthday cake on the table and all present began to sing Happy Birthday. Seeing the 18 candles burnt, I couldn’t keep back her tears. Mother asked me to make a wish after I blew out all the candles.
After which, everyone enjoyed the sweet birthday cake and shared my happiness.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
假如你的名字叫李华，即将到你的朋友John所在的城市开始一份新的工作。

这两年间你打算租一套80平方的房子（租金大约2500元／月）。

请你给John写一封电子邮件，让他帮你租房。

房屋要求：1．在他小区附近；2．有基本家具。

注意：1．100词左右
2．小区：community
3．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear John,
How are you doing? __________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________
Yours
Li Hua
参考答案
听力：
1-5 BCBCB 6-10 ABACC 11-15 ACBCA 16-20 CBACB
阅读理解:
21-25 CACBC 26-30 BDCCD 31-35 ADBAA 36-40 GDECB
41-45 BDBCB 46-50 ADCAD 51-55 BCABA 56-60 DBDBA
语法填空：
61. running 62. at 63. a 64. it 65. until/till
66. was touched 67. confident 68. gave 69. smiles 70. successfully
短文改错：
Yesterday was my the 18th birthday. As Father and Mother thought it was a big occasion for me,
they suggested I held a birthday party at home to celebrate it. For several days they had been busy hold
preparing Λit. By 4 o’clock I was pleased to see all my friend had come. Mother cooked us a big
meal.
for friends
We ate and talked happy. The most excited moment was when Mother put a big birthday cake on happily exciting
the table and all present began to sing Happy Birthday. Seeing the 18 candles burnt, I couldn’t keep
burning
back her tears. Mother asked me to make a wish after I blew out all the candles. After which, my before that everyone enjoyed the sweet birthday cake and shared my happiness.
书面表达:
Dear John,
How are you doing? I am writing to ask you for doing me a favor. I have changed my job and the company I will work in is in your city. Therefore, I plan to rent a house near your community. However, I am not familiar with your district, so I will be really grateful if you could help me. I want to rent a 80-square-meter house where the fee is about 2500 yuan per month and where there is basic furniture. If everything is OK about the house, I will rent it for two years.
If you find such a house, please reply to me, and I will move into it as soon as possible. Now, I am looking forward to your good news.
Yours，
Li Hua。