广东省兴宁市一中2015届高三上学期期末考试英语试卷

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。

When most people travel, they pick up all sorts of things: souvenirs, T-shirts, postcards and so on. However, Harry Loomer is 1. When he travels, he leaves something behind, something of lasting value — his 2 .

Harry began donating blood at a college blood drive four decades ago. Since then, he has donated his blood 3 . Not once or twice a year, but every 56 days — as often as the law 4 . Even though he is now retired and 5 extensively, it has not slowed him down at all.

For people who need blood, Harry is a/an 6. Since up to four people can _ 7 from a single pint of blood, Harry Loomer, with a 8 donation of 480 pints of blood, has played a big role in helping save hundreds of lives.

Connie Smith also gives blood regularly. She knows that donating blood requires little work and almost no 9 while helping to save a life. ―People need to know how vital it is to have blood on ha nd,‖ she says. ―There is absolutely no 10 for it.‖

Connie is participating in a Red Cross programme designed to pair closely 11_ donors with people who need blood regularly because of long-term 12. She is paired with a child who needs a pint of blood every two weeks. To ensure an adequate _13 for this young patient, Connie and another donor donate their blood every 56 days.

―It’s not always 14,‖ Connie admits, ―but it’s more than wor th it to know that I’m helping that precious child. I’m sure if other people know how vital blood donations are, they would be 15 to sacrifice too.‖

1. A. unlucky B. strange C. different D. brave

2. A. help B. blood C. money D. smile

3. A. regularly B. monthly C. occasionally D. gradually

4. A. suggests B. allows C. requires D. believes

5. A. drives B. travels C. exercises D. researches

6. A. doctor B. father C. example D. hero

7. A. benefit B. suffer C. choose D. start

8. A. surprising B. fair C. generous D. reasonable

9. A. condition B. courage C. pain D. time

10. A. substitute B. access C. place D. reward

11. A. matched B. balanced C. linked D. involved

12. A. developments B. illnesses C. tests D. processes

13. A. support B. application C. supply D. attention

14. A. necessary B. helpful C. effective D. convenient

15. A. excited B. willing C. lucky D. able

第二节语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）

阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填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括号为16—25的相应位置上。

When 16 (ask) to point out one or two things that are most important to themselves, many put friends ahead of homes, jobs, clothes and cars.

A true friendship carries a long history of experience that determines 17 _ we are and keeps us connected. It is a treasure we should protect. Unfortunately, the ___18 (good) friends you are, the more probable you’ll have disagreement s. And the result can be what you don’t want19 end to the relationship.

The good news is that most troubled friendships can be mended. First, don’t let your pride get in your way. Most of us can forgive each other when differences _20_____(bring)out in the open. Second, apologize when you’ re wrong - even if you have been wronged .Over the course of a friendship, even the best people make mistakes. Sometimes, it may be best, 21 the wronged person takes the lead and apologizes. When you apologize, give your friend a chance to admit that he has been wrong. Third, see things22 your friend’s point of view. And finally, accept that friendships change as 23 needs and lifestyle change. Making friends can sometimes seem easy. The hard part is keeping the connections strong during the 24 (nature) ups and downs that have an effect 25 all relationships. My suggestion: Consider friendship an honor and a gift, and worth the effort to treasure and nurture (培养).