2015全国高考英语真题汇编之完形填空试题解析

2015全国高考英语汇编完形填空（2015安徽）In our modern world, when something wears out, we throw it away and buy a new one. The 36 is that countries around the world have growing mountains of 37 because people are throwing out more rubbish than ever before.How did we 38 a throwaway society? First of all, it is now easier to 39 an object than to spend time and money to repair it. 40 modern manufacturing (制造业) and technology, companies are able to produce products quickly and inexpensively. Products are plentiful and 41 .Another cause is our 42 of disposable (一次性的) products. As 43 people, we are always looking for 44 to save time and make our lives easier. Companies 45 thousands of different kinds of disposable products: paper plates, plastic cups, and cameras, to name a few.Our appetite for new products also 46 to the problem. We are 47 buying new things. Advertisements persuade us that 48 is better and that we will be happier with the latest products. The result is that we 49 useful possessions to make room for new ones.All around the world, we can see the 50 of this throwaway lifestyle. Mountains of rubbish just keep getting bigger. To 51 the amount of rubbish and to protect the 52 , more governments are requiring people to recycle materials. 53 , this is not enough to solve (解决) our problem.Maybe there is another way out. We need to repair our possessions 54 throwing them away. We also need to rethink our attitudes about 55 . Repairing our possessions and changing our spending habits may be the best way to reduce the amount of rubbish and take care of our environment.36. A. key B. reason C. project D. problem37. A. gifts B. rubbish C. debt D. products38. A. face B. become C. observe D. change39. A. hide B. control C. replace D. withdraw40. A. Thanks to B. As to C. Except for D. Regardless of41. A. safe B. funny C. cheap D. powerful42. A. love B. lack C. prevention D. division43. A. sensitive B. kind C. brave D. busy44. A. ways B. places C. jobs D. friends45. A. donate B. receive C. produce D. preserve46. A. adapts B. returns C. responds D. contributes47. A. tired of B. addicted to C. worried about D. ashamed for48. A. newer B. stronger C. higher D. larger49. A. pick up B. pay for C. hold onto D. throw away50. A. advantages B. purposes C. functions D. consequences51. A. show B. record C. decrease D. measure52. A. technology B. environment C. consumers D. brands53. A. However B. Otherwise C. Therefore D. Meanwhile54. A. by B. in favour of C. after D. instead of55. A. spending B. collecting C. repairing D. advertising（2015北京）A Welcome GiftDario and his mother loved their new apartment. The living room was large enough for their piano. That night, the two of them 36 side by side at the piano. They played jazz music to celebrate their new home. The loud 37 filled the room and made them feel very happy.The next morning, 38 , their happiness disappeared. Someone had left a 39 under their door during the night. One of their neighbor had written to complain(抱怨) about the sound of the piano. Dario‟s mother asked the building superintendent(管理员) if he knew anything about it. But he said that they were all 40 people and he couldn‟t imagine any of them had done that. Later that morning, Dario suggested that they write a letter to their 41 and apologize for their playing.“Maybe we could go and42 everyone in person.” his mother said.“What if we invited them to come here for a 43 instead? Dario asked.They both loved the 44 . Over the next few days, they sent out invitations and prepared desserts 45 their guests. They decorated the apartment with streamers(彩带) and party lights.Finally, the day of the party 46 . Some guests brought presents. Others brought flowers.Some even brought desserts to 47 . One woman, Mrs. Gilbert, 48 Dario‟s mother with a book of piano music by Chopin.“I heard you playing the other night,” she said. “The sounds woke me out of bed. I49 that you might play like this every night. So I wrote a short note. I hope you don‟t think I disliked the playing.”Dario‟s mother smiled at Mrs. Gilbert. “I think maybe we50 you an apology.” she said. “I didn‟t51 how late it was when we were playing. Maybe we should play some quieter music at night.“You play, you play!” Mrs. Gilbert said. “I like what you play! Just not so loud at night.” She pointed to the book she had given the m. “These songs are not such52 music.”“These songs are beautiful music.” Dario‟s mother said. “We will be 53 to play them in the evening.”“And we won‟t play so loud or late!” Dario said. He was already looking forward to54 the new music. More than that, however, he was happy to see the big smile on his mother‟s face. It gave him a feeling of 55 and made him feel that they were home at last.36. A. sat B. stood C. lay D. walked37. A. voice B. ring C. music D. cry38. A. therefore B. however C. otherwise D. instead39. A. note B. poster C. bill D. report40. A. proud B. rich C. lucky D. nice41. A. neighbors B. friends C. relatives D. audience42. A. blame B. instruct C. question D. visit43. A. party B. concert C. show D. play44. A. experience B. idea C. performance D. action45. A. to B. with C. for D. from46. A. continued B. arrivedC. passed D. finished47. A. order B. sell C. share D. advertise48. A. treated B. presented C. helped D. served49. A. promised B. admitted C. agreed D. worried50. A. give B. send C. offer D. owe51. A. realize B. remember C. understand D. accept52. A. sweet B. strange C. funny D. loud53. A. brave B. sorry C. happy D. afraid54. A. changing B. practicing C. recording D. writing55. A. equality B. freedom C. warmth D. sympathy（2015福建）One of the easiest things in the world is to become a fault-finder. However, life can be 36 when you are not busy finding fault with it.Several years ago I 37 a letter from seventeen-year-old Kerry, who described herself as a world-class fault-finder, almost always 38 by things. People were always doing things that annoyed her, and 39 was ever good enough. She was highly self-critical and also found fault with her friends. She became a really 40 person.Unfortunately, it took a horrible accident to change her 41 Her best friend was seriously hurt in a car crash. What made it almost 42 to deal with was that the day before the 43 , Kerry had visited her friend and had spent the whole time criticizing her 44 of boyfriends, the way she w r as living, the way she related to her mother, and various other things she felt she needed to 45 It wasn't until her friend was badly hurt that Kerry became 46 her habit of finding fault. Very quickly, she learned to appreciate life rather than to 47 everything so harshly ( 刻薄) . She was able to transfer her new wisdom to other parts of her 48 as well.Perhaps most of us aren't as extreme at fault-finding, 49 when we're honest, we can be sharply 50 of the world. I'm not suggesting you 51 problems, or that you pretend things are 52 than they are, but simply that you learn to allow things to be as they are—53 most of the time, and especially when it's not a really big 54 .Train yourself to "bite your tongue" , and with a little 55, you'll get really good at letting things go. And when you do, you'll get back your enthusiasm and love for life.36. A. lonely B. great C. quiet D. uneasy37. A. received B. answered C. expected D. rejected38. A. threatened B. interrupted C. bothered I). spoiled39. A. anything B. everything C. something D. nothing40. A. caring B. boring C. interesting D. surprising41. A. attitude B. plan C. measure D. explanation42. A. urgent B. unnecessary C. certain D. impossible43. A. occasion B. event C. accident D. adventure44. A. memory B. notice C. evidence D. choice45. A. hear B. contribute C. express D. admit46. A. aware of B. afraid of C. curious about D. confused about47. A. discuss B. realize C. judge D. settle48. A. family B. life C. career D. education49. A. so B. or C. but D. for50. A. proud B. sure C. hopeful D. critical51. A. face B. create C. solve D. ignore52. A. rarer B. better C. stranger D. worse53. A. at least B. at last C. by far D. so far54. A. task B. deal C. result D. duty55. A. practice B. speech C. rest D pity（2015广东）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 thechances 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, wh ile 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. stay（2015湖北）“Daily Star, sir” called Jason, carrying some newspapers under his arm. The little boy had been running up and down the street, but there were still twenty_31__left. His voice was almost gone and his heart was_32__. The shops would soon close, and all the people would go home. He would have to go home too, carrying the papers__33_money. He had hoped to sell more papers tonight to make more money to buy a__34_for his mother and some seeds for his bird. That was why he had bought the papers with all his money. He_35__as he thought of his failure to sellall his papers.“You don‟t know the __36_of selling papers. You must shout, “Hot news! Bomb bursting!” another newsboy Chad told Jason. “_37__it‟s not in the paper at all,” replied Jason. “Just run away quickly__38__they have time to see, and you‟ll __39_ out and get your money,”Chad said.It was a new _40__to Jason. He thought of his bird with no__41_and the cake he wanted to buy for his mother, but was__42_that he would not tell a lie. Though he was _43__ a poor newsboy, he had been_44__ some good things.The next afternoon Jason went to the office for his papers_45__. Several boys were crowding around Chad, who declared with a__46_smile that he sold six dozen the day before. He added that Jason__47_money because he would not tell a lie. The boy _48__at Jason. “You wouldn‟t tell a lie yesterday, my boy?” A gentleman at the office came up and patted Jason‟s shoulder__49_.”You‟re just the boy I am looking for.” A week later Jason started his new__50_. He lost sale of twenty papers because he would not tell a lie, but got a well-paid job because he told the truth.31.A.shops B.coins C.people D.papers32.A.open B.heavy C.pure D.weak33.A.instead of B.in return for C.regardless of D.in exchange for34.A.cup B.card b D.cake35.A.gave in B.broke down C.got away D.showed up36.A.difficulty B.process C.goal D.secret37.A.And B.But C.For D.So38.A.before B.since C.though D.unless39.A.call B.drop C.sell D.reach40.A.edition B.idea C.policy D.task41.A.bread B.insects C.seeds D.water42.A.concerned B.amazed C.excited D.determined43.A.still B.already C.just D.also44.A.taught B.handed C.awarded D.allowed45.A.at once B.by chance C.as usual D.on purpose46.A.proud B.gentle C.warm D.polite47.A.borrowed B.lost C.made D.savedughed B.shouted C.nodded D.started49.A.bravely B.grateful C.fondly D.modestly50.A.duty B.business C.job D.method（2015湖南）It was a rainy morning and the children, mainly boys with various learning difficulties, refused to settle for the start of the lesson. As an inexperienced teacher, I tried every means to get them to be 36 , but in vain. my panic was rising and I could feel my heart beating wildly. This was the 37 of my job as a music teacher, I thought -- teaching was not for me. Then I had an idea. Hoping that no one would notice that I was 38 inside, I threw my voice as far as it would reach: "Put your heads on the desks and close your 39 ! We are going on a journey."40 , the children fell silent. "Now what should I do?" I thought to myself. Reaching over to my collection of CDs, I blindly 41 , put it in the machine and played it.Obediently (顺从地), my class lay their heads on their desk, closed their eyes and 42 . When the music started, the room as filled with the most beautiful tones and musical colors I could have ever imagined. All the children were 43 . When the music finished, I asked them all to raise their 44 slowly so that we could share our musical journey.At this point, when all the children were willing to share their experiences, I began to learn how to 45 . The music allow me to learn that teaching is about sharing and respect, tears and smiles, the knowing and the46 and most of all, an understanding of each other. This was the power that 47 in the classroom could have.36. A. glad B. safe C. kind D. quiet37.A. end B. aim C. rule D. plan38. A. guessing B. shaking C. responding D. laughing39. A. eyes B. mouths C. books D. doors40. A. Punctually B. Importantly C. Amazingly D. Obviously41. A. passed one on B. gave one back C. turned one in D. took one out42. A. slept B. nodded C. waited D. continued43. A. talking B. singing C. dancing D. listening44. A. legs B. heads C. arms D. shoulders45. A. teach B. imagine C. play D. understand46. A. unprepared B. unspoken C. unknown D. unforgotten47. A. games B. music C. tears D. knowledge（2015全国1）My kids and I were heading into the supermarket over the weekend. On the way ,we spotted a man holding a piece of paper that said, “ __41___ my job. Family to Feed.”At this store, a __42___ like this is not normal. My 10-year-old noticed him and make a __43____ on how bad it must be to have to stand ___44____ in the cold wind.In the store, I asked each of my kids to __45___ something they thought our “friend” there would ___46___. They got apples, a sandwich and a bottle of juice. Then my 17-year-old suggested giving him a ___47____. I thought about it. We were ___48__ on cash ourselves, but… well, sometimes __49___ from our need instead of our abundance is ___50__ what we need to do! All the kids __51____ something they could do away with for the week.When we handed him the bag of __52__, he lit up and thanked us with ___53__ eyes. When I handed him the gift card, saying he could use it for __54____his family might need, he burst into tears.This has been a wonderful ___55__ for our family. For days the kids have been looking for others we can __56___! Things would have played out so __57____ if I had simply said, “No, we really don‟t have ___58___ to give more.” Stepping out not only helped a brother in __59___, it also gave my kids the __60____ taste of helping others. It‟ll go a long way with them.41. A. Lost B. Changed C. Quit D. Finished42. A condition B. place C. sight D. show43. A. suggestion B. comment C. decision D. call44. A. outside B. proudly C. by D. angrily45. A. draw B. say C. arrange D. pick46. A. order B. supply C. appreciate D. discover47. A. dollar B. job C. hot meal D. gift card48. A. easy B. low C. soft D. loose49. A. giving B. saving C. spending D. begging50. A. yet B. even C. still D. just51. A. declared B. shared C. ignored D. expected52. A . toys B. medicine C. food D. clothes53. A. sleepy B. watery C. curious D. sharp54. A. whoever B. whatever C. whichever D. whenever55. A. experience B. example C. message D. adventure56. A. rely on B. respect C. learn from D. help57. A. suddenly B. vividly C. differently D. perfectly58. A. time B. power C. patience D. money59. A. fear B. love C. need D. memory60. A. strong B. sweet C. strange D. simple（2015全国2）Where do you go when you want to learn something?A friend?A tutor?These are all___41__aces of learning.But it may well be that the learning you realy___42__want somewhere else instead. I had the____43__of seeing this first hand on a___44___Why daughter plays on a recreational soccer team. They did very well this season and so__45___a tournament, which normally was only for more skilled club teams. This led to some__46___experiences on Saturday as they played against teams__47___trained. Through the first two games, her__48___did not get on serious shot on goal. As apparent, I__49___seeing my daughter playing her best, __50___ still defeated.IT seemed that something clicked with the__51__between Saturday and Sunday. When they __52__for their Sunday game, they were__53__different. They had begun integrate (融合)the kinds of play and teamwork they had__54__the day before into their__55__.They played aggressively and__56__ scored a goal.It __57__ me that playing against the other team was a great__58__ moment for all the girls onthe team. I think it is a general principle. __59__ is the best teacher. The lessons they may not be__60__what they would have gotten in school. But are certainly more personal and meaningful, because they had to work them out on their own.41.A.public B.traditional C.official D.special42.A.passes B.works C.lies D.ends43.A.dream B.idea C.habit D.chance44.A.trip B.holiday C.weekend D.square45.A.won B.entered anized D.watched46.A.painful B. strange C. common D. practical47.A.less B. poorly C. newly D.better48.A.fans B.tutors C.class D.team49. A. imagined B. hated C. avoided D.missed50.A.if B. or C. but D. as51. A. girls B. parents C. coaches D.viewers52. A. dressed B. showed up C. made up D. planned53. A. slightly B. hardly C. basically D. completely54.A. seen B. known C. heard D. read55.A.styles B.training C.game D.rules56. A. even B. still C. seldom D. again57. A. confused B. struck C. reminded D. warned58. A. touching B. thinking C. encouraging D. learning59. A. Experience B. Independence C. Curiosity D. Interest60.A.harmful to B.mixed with C. different from D. applied to（2015四川）My previous home had a stand of woods behind it and many animals in the backyard.That first year,I___feeding peanuts to the blue jays,then the squirrels.The squirrels had no____and didn‟t escape.When I threw carrot slices(薄片)，they even came for a nibble(啃).Slowly they came to____me,and by the end of the year they were eating out of my hand.That second year,the rabbits_____me,and one would even sit up for slices!While I wasfeeding them,i____that a groundhog who used to run away was now talking an______interest in this food situation.I carefully extended a long______,with a keen eye on those teeth,and ___,there were times I would have the groundhog sitting next to a rabbit,both munching(津津有味的咀嚼) On carrots.Afew months later,while ___20___,she would even turn her back to me.___21_ When she was facing away,I reached out and ___22__scratched（搔）her back with my finger,She Didn‟t move.By year three,the rabbits and the groundhog were back.The ground hog ___23__didn‟t have a problem with me scratching her back,and I got an ides,I‟d always___24__,while sclcing uo carrots,that the end looked like a cap.____25___one day,just to see what she would do ,Igently ____26__ one on top of the groundhog‟s head.Again,not a ___27__,The next time,Ihad my camera ready to record what you see here,one of several dozen such pictures,____28___she had a slice to eat,she never ___29___ the one of her head.It was a fair __30__ —I got a pleasure,and she had yet another tasty treat.11.A.avoided B.started C.canceled D.suggested12.A.business B.fun C.problem D.privilege13.A.help B.cheat C.threat D.exception14.A.trust B.miss C.admire D.appreciate15.A.feared B.ignored C.discovered D.remembered16.A.proved B.decided C.noticed D.understood17.A.extreme B.increasing C.additional D.inspiring18.A.squirrel B.rabbit C.peanut D.carrot19.A.before long B.long ago C.over and over D.all over again20.A.eating B.playing C.sitting D.sleeping21.A.Next B.Once C.Soon tely22.A.carefully B.suddenly C.violently D.patiently23.A.also B.thus C.just D.still24.A.thought B.doubted C.admitted D.recognised25.A.While B.Or C.So D.For26.A.fixed B.placed C.hung D.kept27.A.tremble B.move C.delay D.hesitation28.A.Even if B.Ever since C.As far as D.So long as29.A.welcomed B.required C.bothered D.expected30.A.trade petition C.task D.affair（2015天津）My fiance (未婚夫) and I were excited about shopping for our first home. But our funds were 16 , and none of the houses in our price range seemed satisfactory.One agent 17 a house in particular. Although her description sounded wonderful, the price was 18 our range, so we declined. But she kept urging us to have a look 19 .We finally did and it was 20 at first sight. It was Our Home, small and charming, overlooking a quiet lake. Walking through the rooms and talking with the owners, a nice elderly couple, we felt the warmth and 21 of the marriage within that home. As perfect as it was, the price remained too high for us. But every day, we would sit by the lake, looking at the house and dreaming of 22 it would be like to live there.Days later, we made a(n) 23 —far below the asking price. Surprisingly, they didn‟t 24 us. They renewed their offer 25 . It was also much more than we could afford, but far 26 than the original asking price.The next day, we got a 27 message that another buyer had offered a much higher price. Even so, we decided to talk with the 28 directly. We made our final offer, which 29 was thousands of dollars less than the other buyer‟s bid. We knew it, 30 we had to try.“Sold!” said the owner. Then he 31 : He‟d seen us sitting by the lake all those times; he knew how much we loved the place and that we‟d 32 the years of work they had put into their home; he realized he would take a 33 by selling it to us, but it was worthwhile; we were the people they wanted to live there. He told us to consider the 34 in the p rice “an early wedding present.”That‟s how we found our home and how I learned that when people are 35 they are not strangers, only friends we haven‟t yet met.16. A. needed B. limited C. enough D. large17. A. recommended B. decorated C. sold D. rented18. A. below B. within C. beyond D. between19. A. at least B. at most C. at times D. at hand20. A. relief B. concern C. love D. curiosity21. A. pride B. happiness C. challenge D. desire22. A. which B. why C. that D. what23. A. effort B. offer C. promise D. profit24. A. come across B. look after C. depend on D. laugh at25. A. instead B. indeed C. aside D. apart26. A. worse B. better C. less D. higher27. A. relaxing B. disappointing C. pleasant D. regular28. A. agents B. buyers C. managers D. owners29. A. already B. still C. generally D. ever30. A. so B. or C. for D. but31. A. apologized B. complained C. criticized D. explained32. A. check B. analyze C. appreciate D. ignore33. A. loss B. risk C. chance D. lead34. A. increase B. difference C. interest D. average35. A. kind B. polite C. smart D. energetic（2015浙江）Since finishing my studies at Harvard and Oxford, I ve watched one fnend after another land high-ranking, high-paying Wall Street jobs. As executives (高级管理人员) with banks, consulting firms, established law firms, and major corporations, many are now 21 on their way to impressive careers. By society's 22 , they seem to have it made.On the surface, these people seem to be very lucky in life. As they left student life behind, many had a 23 drink at their cheap but friendly local bar, shook hands with longtime roommates, and 24 out of small apartments into high buildings. They made reservations at restaurants where the cost of a bottle of wine 25 a college year's monthly rent. They replaced their beloved old cars with expensive new sports care.The thing is, a number of them have 26 that despite their success, they aren't happy.Some 27 of unfriendly coworkers and feel sad for eight-hour workweeks devoted to tasks they28 . Some do not respect the companies they work for and talk of feeling tired and 29 However, instead of devoting themselves to their work, they find themselves working to support the 30 to which they have so quickly become 31 .People often speak of trying a more satisfying path, and 32 in the end the idea of leaving, their jobs to work for something they 33 or finding a position that would give them more time with their families almost always leads them to the same conclusion; it‟ s34 . They have loans,bills,a mortage(抵押贷款) to 35 , retirement to save for. They recognize there‟s something 36 in their lives, but it's 37 to step off the track.In a society that tends to 38 everything in terms of dollars and cents. we learn from ayoung age to consider the costs of our 39 in financial terms. But what about the personal and social costs 40 in pursuing money over meaning? These are exactly the kinds of costs many of us tend to ignore — and the very ones we need to consider most.21. A. much B. never C. seldom D. well22. A. policies B. standards C. experiments D. regulations23. A. last B. least C. second D.best24. A. cycled B. moved C. slid D. looked25. A. shared B. paid C. equaled D.collected26. A. advertised B. witnessed C. admitted D. demanded27. A. complain B. dream C. hear D.approve28. A. distribute B. hate C. applaud D. neglect29. A. calm B. guilty C. warm D. empty30. A. family B. government C. lifestyle D. project31. A. accustomed B. appointed C. unique D. available32. A. yet B. also C. instead D. rather33. A. let out B. turn in C. give up D.believe in34. A. fundamental B. practical C. impossible D. unforgettable35. A. take of B. drop off C. put off D. pay off36. A. missing B. inspiring C. sinking D. shining37. A. harmful B. hard C. useful D. normal38. A. measure B. suffer C. digestD. deliver39. A. disasters B. motivations C. campaigns D. decisions40. A. assessed B. involved C. covered D. reduced（2015重庆）When Alice was sixteen, I was the one who wanted to run away from home. It was 16 to see the changes coming over her. She skipped school, and refused to communicate. I tried being firm, but it didn…t 17. I saw a dark future for my once sweet daughter.One school day Alice returned home very late. With a quarrel in view. I was surprised to see Alice was 18.“I hope I did the right thing, Mom,”“Alice said. I saw a cat, all bloody but alive. I 19 it to the vet‟s(宠物医院), and was asked to make payment 20 . As I couldn‟t reach anyone at the phone number on the cat‟s tag(标牌), I had to pay the bill.”In the following days, the owner still couldn‟t be 21. Alice paid the vet to continue treatment. I grew 22: what if the family had simply left the cat behind?A week went by. A woman called to speak to Alice.“She is at school,” I said.“You have a 23 daughter,” she said, apparently in tears.Her family had just returned from abroad, and got a (n) 24 from the vet. Their cat was recov ering, thanks to Alice‟s 25. “We can‟t wait to hug Cuddles again,” she sobbed.Upon her return home, Alice was filled with 26 at the news. So was I. I learned through another woman‟s eyes that my daughter was still a good person despite her 27 teenage years. Her warm heart would surely guide her in the right direction.16. A. pleasant B. painful C. unwise D. inspiring17. A. remain B. match C. appear D. work18. A. annoyed B. amused C. worried D. interested19. A. carried B. followed C. returned D. guided20. A. monthly B. honestly C. generously D. immediately21.A. trusted B. contacted C. persuaded D. satisfied22. A. active B. rude C. anxious D. proud。

【真题译文】2015新课标卷1阅读理解和完形填空【真题译文】2015新课标卷1阅读理解和完形填空2015年新课标卷1阅读理解A原文及译文高考英语2018-08-12Monthly Talks at London Canal Museum【1】Our monthly talks start at 19:30 on the first Thursday of each month except August. Admission is at normal charges and you don’t need to book. They end around 21:00.【2】November 7thThe Canal Pioneers, by Chris Lewis. James Brindley is recognized as one of the leading early canal engineers. He was also a major player in training others in the art of canal planning and building.Chris Lewis will explain how Brindley made such a positive contribution to the education of that group of early “civil engineers”.【3】December 5thIce for the Metropolis, by Malcolm Tucker. Well before the arrival of freezers, there was a demand for ice for food preservation and catering, Malcolm will explain the history of importing natural ice and the technology of building ice wells, and how London’s ice trade grew.【4】February 6thAn Update on the Cotsword Canals, by Liz Payne. The Smoudwater Canal is moving towards reopening. The Thames and Severn Canal will take a little longer. We will have a report on the present state of play.【5】March 6thEyots and Aits-Thames Islands, by Miranda Vickers. The Thames had many islands. Miranda has undertaken a review ofall of them. She will tell us about those of greatest interest.Onlinebookings : /doc/dd13500701.html,/bookMoreinto:/doc/dd13500701.html,/wh atsonLondon Canal Museum12-13 New Wharf Road, London NI 9RT/doc/dd13500701.html,www.canalmuseum.mobiTel:020 ********21.When is the talk on James Brindley?A. February 6th.B. March 6th.C. November 7th.D. December 5th.22. What is the topic of the talk in February?A. The Canal Pioneers.B. Ice for the MetropolisC. Eyots and Aits-Thames IslandsD. An Update on the Cotsword Canals23. Who will give the talk on the islands in the Thames.A. Miranda VickersB. Malcolm TuckerC. Chris LewisD. Liz Payne译文：伦敦运河博物馆每月谈每月的第一个星期四晚上19:30举办每月讲谈，八月除外。

2015年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试(全国卷1）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。

第I卷第一部分听力（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. 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 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三个项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

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。

2015年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试(新课标I)第Ⅰ卷第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分60分）第一节（共15小题；每小题3分，满分45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。

AMonthly Talks at London Canal MuseumOur monthly talks start at 19:30 on the first Thursday of each month except August. Admission is at normal charges and you don’t need to book. They end around 21:00.November 7thThe Canal Pioneers, by Chris Lewis. James Brindley is recognized as one of the leading early canal engineers. He was also a major player in training others in the art of canal planning and building. Chris Lewis will explain how Brindley made such a positive contribution to the education of that group of early “civil engine e rs”.December 5thIce for the Metropolis, by Malcolm Tucker. Well before the arrival of freezers, there was a demand for ice for food preservation and catering, Malcolm will explain the history of importing natural ice and the technology of building ice wells, and how London’s ice trade grew.February 6thAn Update on the Cotsword Canals, by Liz Payne. The Stroudwater Canal is moving towards reopening. The Thames and Severn Canal will take a little longer. We will have a report on the present state of play.March 6thEyots and Aits- Thames Islands,by Miranda Vickers. The Thames had many islands. Miranda has undertaken a review of all of them. She will tell us about those of greatest interest.Online bookings:More into:London Canal Museum12-13 New Wharf Road, London NI 9RTTel:21. When is the talk on James Brindley?A. February 6th.B. March 6th.C. November 7th.D. December 5th.22. What is the topic of the talk in February?A. The Canal Pioneers.B. Ice for the MetropolisC. Eyots and Aits- Thames IslandsD. An Update on the Cotsword Canals23. Who will give the talk on the islands in the Thames.A. Miranda VickersB. Malcolm TuckerC. Chris LewisD. Liz PayneBThe freezing Northeast hasn’t been a terribly fun place to spend time this winter, so when the chance came for a weekend to Sarasota, Florida, my bags were packed before you could say “sunshine”. I left f or the land of warmth and vitamin C(维生素C), thinking of beaches and orange trees. When we touched down to blue skies and warm air, I sent up a small prayer of gratefulness. Swimming pools, wine tasting, and pink sunsets(at normal evening hours, not 4 in the afternoon) filled the weekend, but the best part- particularly to my taste, dulled by months of cold- weather root vegetables- was a 7 a.m. adventure to the Sarasota farmers’ market that proved to be more than worth the early wake-up call.The market, which was founded in 1979, sets up its tents every Saturday from 7:00 am to 1 p.m , rain or shine, along North Lemon and State streets. Baskets of perfect red strawberries, the red-painted sides of the Java Dawg coffee truck; and most of all, the tomatoes: amazing, large, soft and round red tomatoes.Disappointed by many a broken, vine-ripened(蔓上成熟的) promise, I’ve refused to buy winter tomatoes for years. No matter how attractive they look in the store, once I get them home they’re unfailingly dry, hard, and tasteless. But I homed in, with uncertainty, on one particular table at the Brown’s Grove Farm’s stand, full of fresh and soft tomatoes the size of my fist. These were the real deal- and at that moment, I realized that the best part of Sarasota in wint er was going to be eating things that back home in New York I wouldn’t be experiencing again for months.Delighted as I was by the tomatoes in sight, my happiness deepened when I learned that Brown’s Grove Farm is one of the suppliers for Jack Dusty, a newly opened restaurant at the Sarasota Ritz Carlton, where- luckily for me- I was planning to have dinner that very night. Without even seeing the menu, I knew I’d be ordering every tomato on it.24. What did the author think of her winter life in New York?A. Exciting.B. Boring.C. Relaxing.D. Annoying.25. What made the author’s getting up late early worthwhile?A. Having a swim.B. Breathing in fresh air.C. Walking in the morning sun.D. Visiting a local farmer’s market.26. What can we learn about tomatoes sold in New York in winter?A. They are soft.B. They look nice.C. They taste great.D. They are juicy.27. What was the author going to that evening?A. Go to a farm.B. Check into a hotel.C. Eat in a restaurant.D. Buy fresh vegetables.CSalvador Dali (1904-1989) was one of the most popular of modern artists. The Pompidou Centre in Paris is showing its respect and admiration for the artist and his powerful personality with an exhibition bringing together over 200 paintings, sculptures, drawings and more. Among the works and masterworks on exhibition the visitor will find the best pieces, most importantly The Persistence of Memory.There is also L’Enigme sans Fin from 1938, works on paper, objects, and projects for stage and screen and selected parts from television programmes reflecting the artist’s showman qualities.The visitor will enter the World of Dali through an egg and is met with the beginning, the world of birth. The exhibition follows a path of time and subject with the visitor exiting through the brain.The exhibition shows how Dali draws the viewer between two infinities (无限). “From the infinity small to the infinity large, contraction and expansion coming in and out of focus: amazing Flemish accuracy and the showy Baroque of old painting that he used in his museum-theatre in Figueras ,” explains the Pompidou Centre.The fine selection of the major works was done in close collaboration (合作)with the Musen Nacional Reina Sofia in Madrid, Spain, and with contributions from other institutions like the Salvador Dali Museum in St. Petersburg, Florida .28. Which of the following best describe Dali according to Paragraph 1?A. Optimistic.B. ProductiveC. Generous.D. Traditional.29. What is Dali’s The Persistence of Memory considered to be?A. One of his masterworks.B. A successful screen adaptation.C. An artistic creation for the stage.D. One of the beat TV programmes.30. How are the exhibits arranged at the World of Dali?A. By popularity.B. By importance.C. By size and shape.D. By time and subject.31. What does the word “contributions” in the last paragraph refer to?A. Artworks.B. Projects.C. Donations.D. Documents.DConflict is on the menu tonight at the café La Chope. This evening, as on every Thursday night, psychologist Maud Lehanne is leading two of France’s favorite pastimes, coffee drinking and the “talking cure”. Here they are learning to get in touch with their true feelings. It isn’t always easy. They customers-some thirty Parisians who pay just under $2 (plus drinks) per session-care quick to intellectualize (高谈阔论)，slow to open up and connect. “You are forbidden to say ‘one feels,’ or ‘people think’,” Lehann e told them. “Say ‘I think,’ ‘Think me’.”A café society where no intellectualizing is allowed? It couldn’t seem more un-French. But Lehanne’s psychology caféis about more than kn owing oneself: It’s trying to help the city’s troubled neighborhood cafes. Over the years, Parisian cafes have fallen victim to changes in the French lifestyle-longer working hours, a fast food boom and a younger generation’s desire to spend more time at h ome. Dozens of new theme cafes appear to change the situation. Cafes focused around psychology, history, and engineering are catching on, filling tables well into the evening.32.What are people encouraged to do at the cafe La Chope?A. Learn a new subjectB. Keep in touch with friends.C. Show off their knowledge.D. Express their true feelings.33. How are cafes affected by French lifestyle changes?A. They are less frequently visited.B. They stay open for longer hours.C. They have bigger night crowds.D. They start to serve fast food.34. What are theme cafes expected to do?A. Create more jobs.B. Supply better drinks.C. Save the cafe business.D. Serve the neighborhood.35. Why are psychology cafes becoming popular in Paris?A. They bring people true friendship.B. They give people spiritual support.C. They help people realize their dreams.D. They offer a platform for business links.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，选项中有两项为多余选项。

高中英语真题:2015高考英语阅读理解、完形填空课外练（7）答案（三月）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A.B.C和D项中，选出最佳选项。

After inventing dynamites(炸药), Swedish-born Alfred Nobel became a very rich man. However, he fores aw its universally destructive powers too late. Nobel preferred not to be remembered as the inventor of dynamite, so in 189 5, just two weeks before his death, he created a fund to be us ed for awarding prizes to people who had made worthwhile co ntributions to mankind. Originally there were five awards: liter ature, physics, chemistry, medicine, and peace. Economics w as added in 1968, just sixty-seven years after the first awards ceremony.N obel’s original legacy of nine million dollars was invested, an d the interest on this sum is used for the awards which vary fr om $ 30,000 to $125,000.Every year on December 10, the anniversary of Nobel’s death , the awards (gold medal, illuminated diploma, and money) ar e presented to the winners. Sometimes politics plays an impor tant role in the judges’ decision. Americans have won numerous science awards, but relatively few literature prizes.No awards were presented from 1940 to 1942 at the beginnin g of World War II. Some people have won two prizes, but this is rare; others have shared their prizes. (from www.nmet168.c om)1. What did the first award ceremony take place?A. 1895.B. 1901.C. 1962.D. 1968.2. The Nobel prize was established to ________.A. honor the inventor of dynamiteB. recognize worthwhil e contributions to humanityC. resolve political differencesD. spend money3. In which area have Americans received the most awards?A. Literature.B. Economics.C. Peace.D. S cience.4. Which of the following statement is NOT true?A. Awards vary in money value.B. Ceremonies are held on December 10 to commemorate N obel’s invention.C. Politics can be of importance in selecting the winners.D. A few individuals have won two awards.1. B 计算题。

2015年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试（广东卷）本试卷共12页，三大题，满分135分，考试用时120分钟Ⅰ语言知识及应用（共两节，满分45分）第一节完形填空【解析】试题分析：这篇短文讲的是人的寿命是有限的，但是随着社会的发展，人民生活水平的提高，人们的寿命比以前更长了，而且老龄化已经成为了社会的一个趋势。

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。

1.A 考查动词。

be designed to被设计成，根据句意可以这样理解，科学家们认为人体结构的设计决定了人类最多不会活过120岁。

故应选A。

2.D考查副词。

四个选项中，只有非常地跟健康搭配才比较合理。

根据句意可知，如果一个人非常地健康而且很幸运，人们希望能活到110岁。

故选D。

3.C考查副词。

这句话的意思是，然而，我们的细胞不会一直无止境地再生。

endlessly无止境地。

因此应选C。

4.A考查副词。

根据上下文理解，他们（细胞）慢慢消耗尽的结果就是我们就会变老最终死亡。

eventually最终。

5.B考查形容词。

这句话的意思是：尽管我们不能永久地活着，但是我们的寿命比以前更长了。

句子当中有尽管，但是的关系，根据常识，我们也可以推测我们现在的寿命比以前更长了。

故选B。

6.D考查形容词。

我们可以这样理解这句话，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。

根据句意可知，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。

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。

这句话的意思是：在现代医学改变了自然的法则之前，很多孩子死于常见的儿童疾病。

2015·全国卷Ⅰ(英语)第Ⅰ卷第二部分阅读理解(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。

C4[2015·全国卷Ⅰ]AMonthly talks at London Canal MuseumOur monthly talks start at 19：30 on the first Thursday of each month except August. Admission is at normal charges and you don't need to book. They end around 21：00.November_7thThe Canal Pioneers, by Chris Lewis. James Brindley is recognized as one of the leading early canal engineers. He was also a major player in training others in the art of canal planning and building. Chris Lewis will explain how Brindley made such a positive contribution to the education of that group of early “civil engineers”．December_5thIce for the Metropolis, by Malcolm Tucker. Well before the arrival of freezers, there was a demand for ice for food preservation and catering. Malcolm will explain the history of importing natural ice and the technology of building ice wells, and how London's ice trade grew.February_6thAn Update on the Cotswold Canals, by Liz Payne. The Stroudwater Canal is moving towards reopening. The Thames and Severn Canal will take a little longer. We will have a report on the present state of play.March_6thEyots and Aits—Thames Islands, by Miranda Vickers. The Thames has many islands. Miranda has undertaken a review of all of them. She will tell us about those of greatest interest.Online bookings：/bookMore info：/whatsonLondon Canal Museum12-13 New Wharf Road, London NI 9RT www.canalmuseum.mobiTel：020 7713 083621．When is the talk on James Brindley?A．February 6th.B．March 6th.C．November 7th.D．December 5th.22. What is the topic of the talk in February?A．The Canal Pioneers.B．Ice for the Metropolis.C．Eyots and Aits—Thames Islands.D．An Update on the Cotswold Canals.23. Who will give the talk on the islands in the Thames?A．Miranda Vickers.B．Malcolm Tucker.C．Chris Lewis.D．Liz Payne.【要点综述】此文主要介绍了伦敦运河博物馆四个月份的讲座安排。

高中英语真题:2015高考英语四月阅读理解和完形填空自练（6）答案【2015高考复习】阅读理解Eight days for just ￥12,000Departure time：May，October 2012Includes：● Return flights from 6 China’s airports to Naples● Return airport to hotel transport● Seven nights’ accommodation at the 3star Hotel Nice● Breakfast● The service of guides● Government taxesJoin us for a wonderful holiday in one of the Europe’s most w onderful corners—Naples in Italy if you want to have a nice time in a beautiful s mall quiet place.The ancient Romans called the city “happy la nd” with attractive coastline，colorful towns，splendid views and the warm Mediterranean Sea.Your best c hoice for a truly memorable holiday!Choose between the peaceful traditional villages of Sant’ Agat a，setting on a hillside six miles away from Sorrento，or the more lively and wellknown international resort town of S orrento，with wonderful views over the Bay of Naples. Breathtaking scenery，famous sights and European restaurants everywhere.From t he mysterious Isle of Capri to the hunting ruins of Pompeii，and from the unforgettable “Amalfi Drive” to the delightful reso rts (度假胜地) of Positano，Sorrento and Ravello，the area is a feast for the eyes！Join us，and you won’t be disappointed!Price based on two tourists sharing a double room at the Hote l Nice.A single room，another ￥2,000.A group of ten college students，￥10,000 for each.Like to know more？Telephone Newmarket Air Holidays Ltd.on：0845 226 7788(All calls charge at local rates)．【语篇解读】优美的海岸，缤纷的城镇，绚烂的风景，温暖的海水……神奇的意大利之旅将带给你难忘的享受、永恒的记忆。

2015年高考英语完形填空真题满分技巧讲解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。

Where do you go when you want to learn something?（点明文章的主题、中心learning）School?A friend?A tutor?These are all41（根据前一句推断）places of learning.（转换话题，引出学习应该在experience中）But it may well be that the learning you really want 42（考查词义辨析及语境）somewhere else instead.I had the43of seeing this first hand on a44（与51、46处同义复现weekend）.判断文章属于夹叙夹议文，关于教育的文体。

My daughter plays on a recreational soccer team.They did well this season and so45（推断有能力entered）a tournament（锦标赛）,which normally was only for more skilled club teams. This led to some46（因果关系painful）experiences on Saturday as they played against teams47（选择better）trained.Through the first two games,her48(与49处seeing 同义复现)did not get one serious shot on goal.As a parent,I49（hated）seeing my daughter playing her best,(所以选but)50still defeated.（难句：作为家长，一般都不会喜欢看自己的孩子尽力了，又要输。

2015高考真题卷二+答案详解2015高考英语全国卷2第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）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 late, 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 repairshop cost me $62, and the set is working well now, but I keep expecting more trouble.21. Why did the author say he was fooled into buying the TVset?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.22. 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 movies23. 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.24. How does the author 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 likelyto 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.25. The text is especially helpful for those who care about_______.A. their home comfortsB. their body shapeC. house buyingD. healthy diets26. A home environment in blue can help people_________.A. digest food betterB. reduce food intakeC. burn more caloriesD. regain their appetites27. What are people advised to do at mealtimes?A. Eat quickly.B. Play fast music.C. Use smaller spoons.D. Turn down the lights.28. What can be a suitable title for the test?A. Is Your House Making You Fat?B. Ways of Serving DinnerC. Effects of Self-ConsciousnessD. Is Your Home Environment Relaxing?CMore student 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 University and College Admissions Service (UCAS).That is a record 14.7% increase in the number of students taking a gap year. T ony 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 theNational Union of Students (NUS), argued that the increase is evidence of student hardship –young people are being forced into earning money beforefinishing 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.29. 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.30. According to Tony Higgins, students taking a gap year______.A.arc 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 universities31. 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.32. What would most students do on their vacation according to NUSstatistics?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—￡37until 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 T ower 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)" 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 March and ￡37 thereafter.Includes a guided tour of Windsor and Hampton Court, Henry Mill's favorite 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! TourD—Cambridge including entrance fees to the T ower 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.33. Which tour will you choose if you want to see England's oldest university city?A. Tour AB. Tour BC. Tour CD. Tour D34. Which of the following tours charges the lowest fee on17 March?A. Windsor Castle & Hampton Court.B. Oxford & StratfordC. Bath &Stonehenge.D. Cambridge.35. 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。