2015-2016学年河南洛阳高中高三入学调研模拟英语试题(word版附带详尽解析)

2015-2016学年第一学期高三摸底考试本试卷共 10 页, 三大题,满分 135 分,考试用时 120 分钟注意事项：1.本试卷分第 I 卷（选择题）和第 II 卷（非选择题）两部分。

2.答题前。

考生务必将自己姓名、准考证号填写在本试卷相应的位置。

3.全部答案在答题卡上完成，答在本试卷上无效。

第 I 卷第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分 40 分）第一节（共 15 小题：每小题 2 分，满分 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。

ATo achieve further education, international students must tak e a standardized test of English. Three popular tests are TOE FL, TOEIC, and IELTS.Here are several introductions for a student applying to a school to learn which test the program requires.The TOEIC tests workplace communicationThe TOEIC test started in the 1970s. The TOEIC is based on English used in the workplace. But the test does not require k nowledge of special business words. The questions come fro m real situations like attending a company meeting.ETS says that 14,000 organizations in 150 countries use the TOEIC.The TOEFL tests English used in the classroomThere are several versions of the TOEFL.Students take the Internet-based TOEFL, or TOEFL IBT, on a computer. Many un iversities require the TOEFL IBT for international student ad missions.Another TOEFL is the paper-based TOEFL, or TOEFL ITP. It is part of ETS’s institutional t estingprogram. TOEFL ITP is used within institutions for the purpos e of placement or to evaluate progress of students. It is not ac cepted for entrance to universities.For young English learners, there are two new TOEFL tests. The TOEFL Junior Test is for youngpeople between 11 and 15 years old. And the TOEFL Primary Test is for those over the age of eight.IELTS tests academic and general language skillsThe IELTS has two forms. The Listening and Speaking sectio ns are the same for both forms. In the and Writing sections, h owever, there are two different tests.The Academic IELTS uses topics and materials covered in un dergraduate, graduate, or professional programs.The General IELTS uses topics and material from everyday b ooks, newspapers and magazines.1. Which kind of TOEFL is used within institutions for the purp ose of placement or to evaluate progress of students?A. TOEFL IBT.B. TOEFL ITP.C. TOEFL Junior Test.D. TOEFL Primary Test.2. According to the passage, which description is Not right?A. The TOEIC test includes questions coming from real situations like attending a company meeting.B. Many universities require the TOEFL IBT for international student admissions.C. The Academic IELTS uses topics and materials cover ed in undergraduate, graduate, or professional programs.D. The Listening and Writing sections are the same for The Academic IELTS and The General IELTS.3. The writer wrote the article mainly to ___________.A. make an introduction about three popular testsB. place an advertisement for three popular testsC. give a business talk about three popular testsD. give a lesson on three popular testsBNASA on Thursday announced the discovery of Kepler-452b, the most Earth-like planet ever found.Located 1,400 light-years from our planet, NASA called it “Earth 2.0”, becau se it’s the first planetdiscovered in the habitable zone of a G star similar to our sun.“We can think of Kepler-452b as an older, bigger cousin to Earth, providing an o pportunity tounderstand and reflect upon Earth’s evolving environment,” s aid Jon Jenkins, the Kepler data analysislead at NASA's .The planet is 5 percent farther away from its star than Earth is to the sun, making for a slightly longer year of 38 5 days, but gets similar light because its sun is 20 percent bri ghter than our own.“The sunshine from this star would feel very similar to t he sunshine from our star,” Jenkins told reporters.NASA believes the planet has a mass about five times more massive than Earth’s, with a rocky surface below a thicker atmosphere than our own. Gravity would be abo ut twice as strong on Kepler-452b as it is on Earth, NASA said.The planet is located in the Kepler-452 system in the constellation Cygnus (天鹅座). Its sun has the same surface temperature as our own, but has a diameter that is 10 percent larger.While NASA scientists have no idea if Kepler-452b’s atmosphere is conducive to life, they do know that ther e has been plenty of time for organisms to develop.“It’s awe-inspiring to consider this planet spent 6 billion years in t he habitable zone of its star, which is longer the age of the Earth,” Jenkins said. “That is considerable time and opportunit y for life to arise somewhere on its surface or oceans if all the necessary conditions for life exist on this planet.”4. The reason why NASA called Kepler-452b “Earth2.0” is that ___________.A. it is 5 percent farther away from its star than Earth is to thesunB. it has a mass about five times more massive than Earth’sC. it’s the first planet discovered in the habitable zone of a G s tar similar to our sunD. it is longer the age of the Earth5. According to the passage, we know that ____________.A. Kepler-452b is located in the constellation CygnusB. Kepler-452b’s atmosphere is conducive to lifeC. gravity would be about twice as strong on Earth as it is on Kepler-452bD. the sunshine from Kepler-452b would feel very different from the sunshine from earth 6. The underlined part “habitable zone” in the last paragraph r efers to ___________.A. a large area which is different from othersB. a small area which is the same as othersC. a large area which is good enough for people to live inD. a small area which is hard for people to live in7. What type of writing is the text? It’s ____________.A. an exhibition guide.B. an art show review.C. a scienc e fictionD. a news reportCAre you trying to learn a new language in a foreign land? You might be better off if you stopped looking at that picture of yo ur family and friends.New research from Columbia University found that promp ting someone who is learning a new language with imag es and reminders of their own culture could temporarily r uin everything that the brain was trying to build.When native Chinese students were asked to talk with a Cauc asian avatar (白种人的虚拟头像) and a Chinese avatar, their English skills were so diff erent. Simply exposing students to a Chinese person affe cted their ability to speak English. Subjects who talked with the Chinese version felt more comfortable in their spe ech, but they produced 11% fewer words per minute. They ac tually became less fluent speakers.To make sure it wasn't just the avatar, researchers also show ed people random images of while the participants told a st ory. When pictures of their homeland appeared, fluency dropped 16% and volunteers were 85% more likely to use a l iteral translation, for example, calling pistachios “happy nuts”, because that's literally what the Chinese word for pistachio means.When the students were shown pictures of fish with one swim ming ahead of the others, their culture would change how the y look at the photo. With Chinese prompts (提示), like photos of the Great Wall or Chinese Dragon, etc. they saw more students thinking that the fish was being chased, w hile an American prompt, like pictures of Marilyn Monroe or S uperman, saw those students believing that it was a leader fis h. Why are our cultural symbols Marilyn Monroe and Superma n?The bottom line is: when attempting to learn a new culture it is far better to surround yourself withthat culture than create an island of the old one.8. Why does the author use a question in the first paragraph?A. To raise a question.B. To arouse readers’ aw areness.C. To introduce the topic.D. To tell a story.9. The underlined word “pistachios” in the fourth paragraph ref ers to ___________.A. picturesB. a kind of foodC. volunteersD. an image10. From the passage we can infer that ___________.A. with Chinese prompts, more students thought that it was a l eader fishB. with an American prompt, more students thought that the fi sh was being chasedC. different images would change with different peopleD. different cultures would affect how students look at the pho to11. According to the research, which is a better way fora student in a foreign land to learn a new culture?A. To surround himself with that culture.B. To create an island of the old one.C. To see random images of .D. To talk with a Cau casian avatar.DJust three days after hitting the screen across China, th e Chinese animation (动画) film “Monkey King: Hero is Back” aroused enthusiasm a mong audience and ticket sales have exceeded（超过）100 million yuan ($16.11 million).Web celebrities and many fans even posted topics about the f ilm on ’s Twitter-like Weibo, atwhich heated discussion are sparked.“Monkey King: Hero is Back” is based on the household legend of the Monkey King, but tells a not-so familiar story. However, it’s still a Chinese style heroic lege nd and an exciting adventure against evil and darkness in trou bled times, according to Lu Wei, the producer.“Monkey King is China’s super hero. It is so popular among C hinese audience because they long for and cherish our own s uperhero,” said Tian Xiaopeng, the director.Some media also put on a lot of comments from foreigners. “He’s never dead, he’s just fallen asleep. We all need a hero to look up to, to give us hope and courage when it is needed. We grew up listening to his tales, his great adventu res and heroic deeds. What makes a true hero is not just helpi ng people when one has the power, but having the courage to stand up against the evil even without power. And this is wha t the film is about. When the hero loses his power and armor, when he is nothing more than an ordinary monkey, what woul d he do to protect the one he loves? This is also about a grou p of Chinese dream chasers trying to keep the beacon of h ope lit even though being in the most unfavorable situations” f rom Tumblr.“Though the film was injected with a little bit of Hollywood, itsbold and creative story has attracted several Chinese cinema aficionados.” from Yibada.One netizen posted after watching the film: “The film sets a ne w high-bar for the domestic animation film, when I walked out of the t heater, I was crying.”12. According to the director’s opinion, the film is so po pular among Chinese audience because_______.A. Chinese audience long for and cherish his own superheroB. the film is based on the household legend of the Monkey Ki ngC. the Chinese need a hero to look up to, to give them hope a nd courageD. the film was injected with a little bit of13. According to the passage, it can be inferred that ________ _.A. the film is still a Chinese style heroic legendB. the film is well-receivedC. the film tells us the fact that what makes a true hero is to h elp people when one has the powerD. the film only aroused enthusiasm among Chinese audience14. After watching the film, the netizen mentioned in the last p aragraph was _________.A. very sadB. deeply moved C .very crazy D. deeply gloomy15. Why does the writer mention Weibo, Tumblr and Yibada? Because he wants to __________.A. persuade more readers to visit themB. tell readers so me information about themC. make them better known to readersD. provide some evidence for readers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。

2015-2016学年高三第一次模拟考试试卷英语第 I 卷（100分）第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）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。

1. What does the woman most probably think of the man?A. Naughty.B. Kind-hearted.C. Careless.2. What does the man want to do tonight?A. Go out to eat.B. Eat at home.C. Learn how to cook.3. Why is there no food left in the fridge?A. Jim ate all the food.B. Alice took all the food.C. Jim took all the food to the kitchen.4. What does the man’s father want him to be?A. A musician.B. A doctor.C. A programmer.5. How does Susan probably look now?A. Pleased.B. Surprised.C. Upset.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。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

6. What time is it now?A. 11:00 am.B. 11:30 am.C. 12:00 noon.7. Where does the conversation take place?A. On the train.B. At the train station.C. At the restaurant.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。

河南教考资源信息网 版权所有·侵权必究2015—2016学年度上学期高三联合考试英语试卷河南卷第 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。

AI went to the Tsavo National Park in northern Kenya for a film. We set off early for a distant water hole. A huge elephant covered with dry mud, drank calmly and deeply. He might have traveled 50 km to reach the water. He wasn’t going to hurry now. He’d drink a while and rest in the shade, and then drink again or so we thought. What actually happened was that he drank deeply and stepped away. Then he suddenly fell down. Within minutes he was dead.We called animal doctor Jeremiah Poghon immediately. He removed the head of a poisoned arrow from the elephant’s body, and let out over 100 liters of pus (胺)－the result of the elephant’s meeting with a poacher（偷猎者）months before.Today's poacher shoots from a blind. He fires an arrow, covered with poison, into the body of an elephant. If the poacher is lucky, the elephant might die in an hour or two; if not, he might have to follow the elephant for days before it dies. Often the arrow head fails to kill the elephant at once－it doesn't mean the poison won't finally kill the elephant, but it will be a slow death.Living in Tsavo through these times, I could see the results of poaching from time to time. When I think about the death of that elephant, what stays with me is the extraordinary silence aft er the shocking sound of his body hitting the ground. I took some comfort from the knowledge that as the dead body returned to the soil, some animals would benefit－but I couldn't escape the feeling that with the death of such a large animal, the world seemed to be a poorer and emptier place.21. While filming near the water hole, the author and his team ________.A. knew the elephant was injuredB. found the elephant acted violentlyC. tried their best to save the elephantD. thought the elephant was in good condition22. Further examination showed that the dead elephant________.A. had suffered an hour or twoB. was killed by a poisonous needleC. had suffered a lotD. had had a good fight with a poacher23. How does the author feel when thinking about the elephant s death?A. empty.B. comfortable.C. upset.D. relieved.24. Why did the author write the text?A. To introduce African elephant.B. To show the cruelty of poaching.C. To describe his filming experience.D. To ask readers to protect wild animals.BWinter begins in the north on December 22nd. People and animals have been doing what they always do to prepare for the cold months. Squirrels, for example, have been busy gathering nuts from trees. Well, scientists have been busy gathering information about what the squirrels do with the food they collect.They examined differences between red squirrels and gray squirrels in the American state of Indiana. The scientists wanted to know how these differences could affect the growth of black walnut trees. The black walnut is the nut of choice for both kinds of squirrels. The black walnut tree is also a central part of some hardwood forests.Rob Swihart of Purdue University did the study with Jake Goheen, a former Purdue student now at the University of New Mexico. The two researchers estimate that several times as many walnuts grow when gathered by gray squirrels as compared to red squirrels. Gray squirrels and red squirrels do not store nuts and seeds in the same way. Gray squirrels bury nuts one at a time in a number of places. But they seldom remember where they buried every nut. So some nuts remain in the ground. Conditions are right for them to develop and grow in the following spring. Red squirrels, however, store large groups of nuts above ground. Professor Swihart calls “death traps for seeds”.Gray squirrels are native to Indiana. But Professor Swihart says their numbers began to decrease as more forests were cut for agriculture. Red squirrels began to spread through the state during the past century.The researchers say red squirrels are native to forests that stay green all year, unlike walnut trees. They say the cleaning of forest land for agriculture has helped red squirrels invade Indiana. Jake Goheen calls them a sign of an environmental problem more than a cause.25.The study done by Rob Swihart and Jake Goheen is to ________.A. find out the living conditions for squirrelsB. do something to get rid of squirrelsC. learn squirrels’ influence on black walnut treesD. save the forests in the American state of Indiana26.The difference between gray squirrels and red squirrels mainly lies in ________.A. the way they gather the walnutB. the place they store the walnutsC. the number of the nuts they can collectD. the fact that the gray squirrels have a bad memory27.When Professor Swihart says “death traps for seeds”, he actually means that ________.河南教考资源信息网 版权所有·侵权必究A. nuts above the ground will not develop into plantsB. red squirrels eat more nuts than gray squirrelsC. gray squirrels and red squirrels will have severe fightsD. seeds can be traps for other animals in the forest28.According to the passage, which of the following is true?A. Gray squirrels do more harm to the forest than red squirrels.B. Red squirrels and gray squirrels have helped the spread of walnut trees.C. The cleaning of forest land benefits gray squirrels directly.D. Human beings should bear some responsibility for the decreasing number of graysquirrels.CLa Gomera is the only place in the world that has a whistle language. We do not know how and why it began because we do not know the complete history of the island. But we can certainly imagine the reasons for the beginning of the whistle language. There are many deep valleys on the island. A person on one side of a valley can not easily shout to a person on the other side. But he can whistle and be heard. Some of the best whistlers can be heard from four miles away and the record is seven miles.The people who live on the island usually have good teeth, and this helps them to whistle well. They must also have good ears so that they can hear other whistlers.We can understand why the whistle language continues. It is very useful on the island, and quite easy to learn. When somebody is hurt or ill, the whistle language takes the place of telephone. If the sick person is quite far away from the town, people pass the message from one to another. A boy guarding cattle on a hillside whistles to a man fishing from his boat. The last one is able to describe the trouble fully and exactly to the doctor in town. People help one another in the same way when a car breaks down or a cow is lost.The whistle language is hundreds of years old, and probably it will continue to live on for hundreds of years more. Radio and TV often kill the special ways of s peaking in different parts of a country. But on La Gomera you are nobody if you cannot whistle. Perhaps soon after TV arrives on the island, people there will be whistling the news and other facts and opinions.29. If a person on La Gomera is ill, ______.A. the whistle language will help pass the message to the doctorB. people will take him to town by carriageC. his family will take him to the hospitalD. others will phone the doctor in town30. La Gomera is special because ______.A. we don’t know its complete historyB. people have to shout if they want to communicateC. people there have good teeth and earsD. people there use the whistle language to communicate with each other31. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?A. The whistle language has been used for hundreds of years on the island, but will notbe used any longer.B. The whistle language can only be found on La Gomera.C. It is not easy for a person to live on La Gomera if he cannot whistle.D. The record shows that one best whistler can be heard by others from seven miles away.32. Which of the following will be the best title of this passage?A. The Secret LanguageB. Do You Know the Whistle Language?C. The Life of IslandersD. La Gomera－a MysteryDImagine being given the opportunity to wake up to lions, eat your meals with monkeys, and even share your bath with bears, all from the comfort of a unique new lodging experience.The Jamala Wildlife Lodge opened its doors in January 2015, which was set up in an effort to educate visitors about aiding the survival of many of the world's endangered species.“It’s great for the animals; they're go ing to get more space. It's great for the viewing public; they're going to get more things to see. It will be great for tourism and just for the local community," Said Richard Tindale, the owner and operator.Spreading across three locations in the National Zoo, the 18 rooms, which range from giraffe tree houses to jungle bungalows, offer a fantastic experience with wildlife The Giraffe TreehouseThe Giraffe Treehouse is set among the giraffe enclosures (围场), and the Jungle Bungalows are luxurious individual suites which are next to either lion, cheetah(猎豹), brown bear, or Malaysian sun bear enclosures.The Ushaka HouseHousing up to 26 people, the Ushaka House is built around the monkey enclosure and has a built-in aquarium which offers priva te views of some of the zoo’s sharks.The Burley Griffin HouseOnly meters from the edge of Lake Burley Griffin, the indoor and outdoor entertaining areas have splendid views across the lake to Black Mountain.The Shark HouseThe Shark House has its own little jetty(码头) and it comes out over the shark tank here and so the people who stay in the room will be able to go to their bedroom and pat the shark.LocationLocated in the heart of Australia’s political capital, the Jamala Wildlife Lodge at the National Zoo and Aquarium is just ten minutes from Canberra’s central Business District.河南教考资源信息网 版权所有·侵权必究33. Which of the following is TRUE about the Iamala Wildlife Lodge?A. The Jamala Wildlife Lodge lies in the heart of Canberra.B. The Jamala Wildlife Lodge has a very long history.C. The Jamala Wildlife Lodge is outside the National Zoo.D. The Jamala Wildlife Lodge has altogether 26 houses.34. If a tourist wants to visit Lake Burley Griffin, he'd better choose ________．A. The Giraffe TreehouseB. The Ushaka HouseC. The Burley Griffin HouseD. The Shark House35. The purpose of writing the passage is to ________．A. attract more tourists to visit the National ZooB. introduce the Jamala Wildlife Lodge in AustraliaC. raise people's awareness of protecting animalsD. offer visitors an opportunity to play with sharks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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

河南省洛阳市英语高考仿真试题与参考答案一、听力第一节（本大题有5小题，每小题1.5分，共7.5分）1、W: I need to make an appointment to see Dr.Smith.M: Would next Tuesday at 3 PM suit you?Q: When does the man suggest the woman see the doctor?(A) Next Monday at 3 PM. (B) Next Tuesday at 3 AM. (C) Next Tuesday at 3 PM. (D) Next Wednesday at 3 PM.Answer: CExplanation: The man suggests that the woman sees Dr.Smith on next Tuesday at 3 PM.2、M: Excuse me, could you tell me how to get to the nearest bookstore? W: Yes, go straight down this street until you reach the traffic lights, then turn right and walk for about 50 meters.Q: What is the man trying to do?(A) Get directions to the nearest bookstore. (B) Find out where the traffic lights are. (C) Go straight down the street. (D) Find out how far the bookstore is.Answer: AExplanation: The man is asking for directions to the nearest bookstore, as evidenced by his initial request for information on how to get there.3.You will hear a conversation between two friends discussing their plansfor the weekend. Listen and answer the question.Question: What activity does the girl want to do with her friend?A. Go shoppingB. Go to the moviesC. Go hikingD. Stay at home and readAnswer: BExplanation: T he girl says, “I was thinking of going to the movies this weekend,” indicating her preference for watching a movie with her friend.4.You will hear a short speech about the importance of recycling. Listen and answer the question.Question: What is the main reason given for recycling in the speech?A. To save moneyB. To reduce wasteC. To increase employmentD. To improve public healthAnswer: BExplanation: The speaker emphasizes, “Recycling is crucial for reducing waste and minimizing our impact on the en vironment,” which directly answers the question.5、How many students are currently enrolled in the online course according to the dialogue?A)350 studentsB)450 studentsC)550 studentsD)650 studentsDialogue:W: Professor, I heard that the online course you teach has more than five hundred participants. Is that correct?M: Actually, it’s closer to six hundred now. We’ve had a surge of new enrollments just this week.Correct Answer: D) 650 studentsExplanation: The man corrects the woman by stating that the number of participants is actually closer to six hundred, with recent enrollments increasing the count. Therefore, among the given options, 650 students is the closest to what was mentioned in the dialogue.二、听力第二节（本大题有15小题，每小题1.5分，共22.5分）1、Questions 1 to 5 are based on the following conversation.Listen to the following conversation between a student and a teacher and answer the questions below.A. Why does the student want to discuss the assignment with the teacher?B. What is the main issue with the assignment according to the student?C. How does the teacher suggest solving the problem?Teacher: Good afternoon, John. How are you doing?Student: Hi, Professor Smith. I’m fine, thanks. I wanted to talk to you about the research paper we’re supposed to submit by the end of the week.Teacher: Sure, John. What seems to be the problem?Student: Well, I’ve been working on it, but I’m really stuck on finding reliable sources for my topic. I’m not sure how to proceed.Teacher: I see. Have you tried the library’s online database for academic articles?Student: I did, but it’s overwhelming. There are so many sources, and I’m not sure which ones are credible.Teacher: In that case, I suggest narrowing down your topic and focusing on a specific aspect. You can then use the database to find more targeted sources.Student: That sounds like a good idea. I’ll try that and see if it helps.Teacher: Great. If you need any more assistance, feel free to come see me.1.Why does the student want to discuss the assignment with the teacher?A. Because they are feeling overwhelmed with the assignment.B. Because they are unsure about the credibility of sources.C. Because they need help narrowing down their topic.Answer: C2.What is the main issue with the assignment according to the student?A. The assignment is due too soon.B. They are unable to find credible sources.C. The topic is too broad.Answer: B1.C. The student wants to discuss the assignment with the teacher because they need help narrowing down their topic.2.B. The main issue with the assignment, according to the student, is that they are unable to find credible sources.3、What is the main topic of the passage?A. The benefits of renewable energy sources.B. The impact of fossil fuels on the environment.C. The history of energy usage in industrialized countries.D. The development of solar power technology and its applications.Answer: D.Explanation: The passage focuses primarily on the advancements in solar technology and how it has been implemented globally as an alternative energy source. While other topics are mentioned, they serve to support the main idea about solar power.4、According to the passage, what challenge does solar energy face in remote areas?A. The high initial cost of installation.B. The inconsistency of sunlight throughout the year.C. The difficulty in maintaining equipment without local expertise.D. The lack of infrastructure to transmit electricity to the grid.Answer: A.Explanation: The passage mentions that one of the significant challenges for implementing solar energy in remote locations is the substantial upfront investment required for setting up solar panels and related equipment, even though it’s beneficial in the long term.End of Passage One.5.Question: How does the man feel about the new job offer?A)ExcitedB)DisappointedC)IndifferentD)ConcernedAnswer: A) ExcitedExplanation: In the conversation, the man expresses his enthusiasm for the new job offer, saying, “I can’t wait to start working there. It sounds like such an exciting opportunity.”6.Question: What is the woman’s concern about the new house?A)The price is too highB)The neighborhood is not safeC)The house is too smallD)The commute is too longAnswer: D) The commute is too longExplanation: The woman mentions her worry about the commute to work, saying, “I’m a bit worried about the commute. It’s going to take a lot of time every day.”7、What is the main topic of the conversation?A. Planning a birthday partyB. Discussing a holiday tripC. Talking about favorite moviesD. Choosing a book for a book reportAnswer: B. Discussing a holiday tripExplanation: Throughout the conversation, the speakers talk about their plans for an upcoming holiday trip, discussing destinations, travel dates, and activities they want to do together.8、Why does the man suggest visiting the national park?A. It’s close to where they live.B. It has great hiking trails.C. They can camp there for free.D. It’s less crowded than the beach.Answer: B. It has great hiking trails.Explanation: The man mentions that the national park offers scenic views and challenging hikes, which aligns with both of their interests in outdoor activities.9.You hear a conversation between two students in a library.M: (1)I can’t find the book I need for my history assignment. Do you know where it is?W: (2)Let me check the catalog. It should be in the history section, butI’m not sure which shelf.M: (3)Okay, thanks. I’ll just look around over there.W: (4)Sure. If you can’t find it, ask the librarian for help.Question: What is the student’s main concern?A) Finding the history section in the library.B) Locating a specific book for a history assignment.C) Asking the librarian for help with the assignment.D) Borrowing a book from the library.Answer: B解析：The student’s main concern is finding the specific book needed for their history assignment, as indicated by the question “I can’t find the book I need for my history assignment.”10.You hear a recording of a weather report for two different cities.City A:•The temperature is 22 degrees Celsius with a partly cloudy sky.•There is a chance of rain in the afternoon.City B:•The temperature is 15 degrees Celsius with clear skies.•No precipitation is expected.Question: Which city is likely to have a warmer day?A) City AB) City BC) Both cities will have similar temperatures.D) The temperatures cannot be determined from the information given.Answer: B解析：City B has a higher temperature of 15 degrees Celsius compared to City A’s 22 degrees Celsius, suggesting that City B is likely to have a warmer day.11.You’ll hear a conversation between two students discussing their summer plans. Listen and answer the question.Question: What is the girl planning to do this summer?A) Work a part-time job.B) Travel to a foreign country.C) Study for her upcoming exams.D) Take a summer course.Answer: B) Travel to a foreign country.Explanation: In the conversation, the girl mentions that she has been accepted into a study abroad program and is very excited about the opportunity to travel and learn about another culture.12.You’ll hear a talk about the benefits of exercise for students. Listen and answer the question.Question: According to the talk, what is one of the main benefits of regular exercise for students?A) Improved academic performance.B) Better sleep quality.C) Increased stress levels.D) Decreased social interaction.Answer: A) Improved academic performance.Explanation: The speaker in the talk emphasizes that regular exercise has been shown to enhance cognitive function and academic performance, making ita beneficial habit for students.13.You will hear a conversation between two friends, Tom and Lily, discussing their weekend plans. Listen carefully and answer the question.Question: What does Lily suggest doing this weekend?A. Visiting the museum.B. Going to the beach.C. Staying at home and watching movies.D. Taking a hiking trip.Answer: CExplanation: In the conversation, Lily says, “I think we should just stay at home this weekend and relax. We can watch some movies and have some snacks.” This indicates that she suggests staying at home and watching movies. Therefore, the correct answer is C.14.You will hear a dialogue between a student and a teacher discussing a school project. Listen carefully and answer the question.Question: What is the main requirement for the school project?A. The project must be about history.B. The project must be a group project.C. The project must be completed by the end of the month.D. The project must include a research paper.Answer: CExplanation: In the dialogue, the teacher says, “Remember, the deadline for the project is the end of the month. You should complete your work by then.” This indicates that the main requirement for the project is that it must be completed by the end of the month. Therefore, the correct answer is C.15.How much money does the man plan to spend on the new computer game?A)$50B)$70C)$100D)$120Answer: B)$70Explanation: In the conversation, the man mentions that he wants to buy a new computer game for$70. Therefore, the correct answer is B)$70.三、阅读第一节（第1题7.5分，其余每题10分，总37.5分）第一题Reading PassageThe following passage is followed by some questions. Choose the best answer (A), (B), (C), or (D) to each question.Passage:In the small coastal town of Oceania, the local community has always been deeply connected to the sea. The ocean has been a source of livelihood for many generations, providing fish, seafood, and jobs in fishing and tourism. However, in recent years, the town has faced a new challenge: pollution.The pollution problem began when a large factory was built near the town. The factory produces chemical products and discharges a significant amount of waste into the ocean. This has caused a severe decline in marine life, affecting both the local economy and the community’s way of life.The local council has taken several measures to address the pollution issue. They have imposed stricter regulations on the factory’s waste disposal and have initiated a cleanup program to remove waste from the ocean. Additionally, the council has started an education campaign to raise awareness about the importance of preserving the marine environment.The community has also played a crucial role in the cleanup efforts. Many residents have volunteered to help clean up the beaches and coastal areas, and local schools have incorporated environmental education into their curricula. The efforts have been successful in improving the water quality and restoring some of the marine life.Despite the progress, the pollution problem is not yet fully resolved. The factory continues to be a major source of concern, and the community remains vigilant. They hope that with continued efforts and support from the government, they can protect their ocean and ensure a sustainable future for their children.Questions:1、What is the main problem faced by the town of Oceania?A. Lack of tourismB. OverfishingC. Factory pollutionD. Natural disasters2、What has been the impact of the factory’s waste on t he ocean?A. Improved water qualityB. Increased marine lifeC. Decline in marine lifeD. No significant impact3、What measures has the local council taken to address the pollution issue?A. Banning fishingB. Imposing stricter regulations on the factoryC. Closing down the factoryD. Offering financial incentives to the factory4、How has the community contributed to the cleanup efforts?A. By supporting the factoryB. By ignoring the problemC. By volunteering to clean beaches and coastal areasD. By moving away from the townAnswers:1、C. Factory pollution2、C. Decline in marine life3、B. Imposing stricter regulations on the factory4、C. By volunteering to clean beaches and coastal areasSecond Question: Reading SectionPassage:The following is an excerpt from a popular science article about renewable energy sources.Renewable energy sources have become increasingly important in recent years as the world seeks to reduce its carbon footprint and mitigate the effects of climate change. One of the most promising renewable energy sources is solar power. Solar panels convert sunlight into electricity, and they are becoming more efficient and affordable with each passing year.The process of solar energy conversion is quite fascinating. When sunlight hits a solar panel, it excites the electrons in the solar cells. These electrons then flow through the panel, generating an electric current. The efficiency of a solar panel depends on several factors, including the material used in the cells, the angle at which the panel is installed, and the weather conditions.One of the biggest challenges in the adoption of solar power is the initial cost of installing solar panels. However, many governments offer subsidies and tax incentives to offset these costs. Additionally, the long-term savings on electricity bills often make the initial investment worthwhile.Solar power is not the only renewable energy source that is gaining traction. Wind energy, another form of renewable energy, is also becoming more popular. Wind turbines harness the power of wind to generate electricity. They are often installed in rural areas where there is a consistent wind flow.Hydropower, which uses flowing water to generate electricity, is another renewable energy source. It is one of the oldest and most established forms of renewable energy. Hydroelectric power plants can be built on rivers and other bodies of water, and they have the advantage of being able to store energy in large reservoirs.Questions:1、What is the primary purpose of the passage?A. To describe the different types of renewable energy sources.B. To argue for the immediate adoption of solar power.C. To explain the process of solar energy conversion.D. To discuss the challenges and benefits of renewable energy.2、According to the passage, what are two factors that affect the efficiency of solar panels?A. The material used and the weather conditions.B. The installation angle and the government subsidies.C. The wind flow and the water flow.D. The initial cost and the long-term savings.3、Why is the initial cost of installing solar panels a challenge forwidespread adoption?A. It is too high and not affordable for most people.B. It is a one-time expense that does not provide immediate savings.C. It is offset by the long-term savings on electricity bills.D. It is influenced by the angle at which the panel is installed.4、Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a renewable energy source in the passage?A. Solar powerB. Wind energyC. Geothermal energyD. Hydroelectric powerAnswers:1、D2、A3、A4、C第三题Reading PassageIn the following text, read the passage carefully and answer the questions below.Passage:The Internet has revolutionized the way we communicate, access information,and conduct business. With its rapid growth and increasing accessibility, it has become an integral part of our daily lives. One of the most significant impacts of the Internet is the shift from traditional to digital media. This shift has had far-reaching consequences for the media industry, advertisers, and consumers alike.The digital era has brought about several advantages. Firstly, it has enabled the dissemination of information at an unprecedented scale and speed. News, articles, and other content can be shared globally within seconds. This has democratized information, allowing individuals from all walks of life to access knowledge that was previously confined to a select few. Secondly, the Internet has transformed the way businesses operate. Companies can now reach a wider audience through online marketing and e-commerce, leading to increased sales and growth. Lastly, the Internet has provided a platform for creativity and innovation. Artists, writers, and creators can share their work with a global audience, often receiving immediate feedback and support.However, the digital era has also brought about challenges. One of the most pressing concerns is the issue of privacy. With the vast amount of personal data being collected and stored online, individuals are increasingly vulnerable to data breaches and cyberattacks. Additionally, the digital divide has become more pronounced, with those who do not have access to the Internet being left behind in terms of education, employment, and social interaction. Lastly, the Internet has contributed to the rise of misinformation and fake news, which can haveserious consequences for public opinion and decision-making.Questions:1、What is the main purpose of the passage?A. To discuss the benefits of the Internet.B. To criticize the Internet for its negative effects.C. To compare the traditional and digital media.D. To analyze the impact of the Internet on society.2、Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an advantage of the digital era?A. The democratization of information.B. Increased sales and growth for businesses.C. Improved privacy measures.D. A platform for creativity and innovation.3、What is one of the main concerns regarding the Internet mentioned in the passage?A. The lack of access to the Internet.B. The rise of misinformation and fake news.C. The decline of traditional media.D. The decrease in face-to-face communication.4、The author’s tone towards the Internet can be best described as:A. Objective.B. Critical.C. Pessimistic.D. Optimistic.Answers:1、D2、C3、B4、A第四题Reading PassageIn the small town of Windermere, nestled between the majestic mountains of the Lake District, there’s a unique tradition that has been passed down through generations. Every autumn, the townspeople gather to participate in the annual Windermere Apple Festi val, a celebration of the region’s bountiful apple harvest.The festival began over a century ago when a local farmer, Thomas Appleby, noticed the exceptional quality of the apples grown in the area. He decided to hold a festival to showcase the fruits of their labor and to bring the community together. Since then, the Windermere Apple Festival has grown into a major event, attracting visitors from far and wide.The festival includes various activities such as apple pie baking contests, apple juice pressing, and even a “Best Apple Pie” competition. There’s also a parade through the town, featuring floats made entirely of apples andapple-themed decorations. The highlight of the festival, however, is the Apple Queen competition, where young women from the town compete for the title of Windermere’s Apple Queen.1、What is the main purpose of the Windermere Apple Festival?A. To promote tourism in the Lake DistrictB. To celebrate the region’s bountiful apple harvestC. To honor the legacy of Thomas ApplebyD. To raise funds for local charities2、Who is credited with starting the Windermere Apple Festival?A. A local teacherB. A famous chefC. A local farmerD. A travel writer3、Which activity is NOT mentioned as part of the Windermere Apple Festival?A. Apple pie baking contestsB. Apple juice pressingC. A traditional danceD. The “Best Apple Pie” competition4、What is the main event of the Windermere Apple Festival?A. The apple pie baking contestB. The apple juice pressingC. The Apple Queen competitionD. The parade through the townAnswers:1、B2、C3、C4、C四、阅读第二节（12.5分）Section 4: Reading ComprehensionPassage:The Great Barrier Reef, located in the Coral Sea, is the world’s largest coral reef system and one of the most diverse ecosystems on the planet. It stretches over 2,300 kilometers and is home to thousands of species of fish, invertebrates, and plants. However, the reef is facing a variety of threats, including climate change, pollution, and overfishing.One of the most significant threats to the Great Barrier Reef is climate change. As global temperatures rise, the water becomes warmer, which can lead to coral bleaching. During coral bleaching, the symbiotic relationship between corals and algae breaks down, causing the corals to lose their vibrant colors and become more susceptible to disease. Additionally, rising sea levels and increased acidity in the ocean water can further damage the reef’s structure.Another major threat to the reef is pollution. Runoff from agricultural andindustrial activities can introduce harmful chemicals and nutrients into the water, which can harm marine life and contribute to algal blooms. These blooms can deplete oxygen levels in the water, creating dead zones where fish and other marine organisms cannot survive.Overfishing is also a significant issue. The demand for seafood has led to the overexploitation of certain fish species, which can disrupt the reef’s food web. Without enough food, other marine species may decline, further affecting the overall health of the reef.Despite these challenges, there are efforts being made to protect the Great Barrier Reef. Governments, NGOs, and local communities are working together to reduce pollution, implement sustainable fishing practices, and monitor the health of the reef. However, the future of the Great Barrier Reef remains uncertain without continued efforts to mitigate the threats it faces.Questions:1.What is the Great Barrier Reef?A. A small coral reef in the Pacific OceanB. The world’s largest coral reef system in the Coral SeaC. A forest located in AustraliaD. A group of islands in the Indian Ocean2.Which of the following is NOT a threat to the Great Barrier Reef?A. Climate changeB. PollutionC. OverfishingD. Natural disasters3.What is coral bleaching, and how does it affect the corals?A. A process where corals lose their vibrant colors due to overfishingB. A phenomenon where corals become more susceptible to disease due to pollutionC. A situation where corals break down due to climate changeD. A process where corals become more resistant to disease due to increased water temperature4.How does pollution impact the Great Barrier Reef?A. It increases the population of marine speciesB. It improves the water quality and supports healthy coral growthC. It introduces harmful chemicals and nutrients that harm marine life and contribute to algal bloomsD. It creates dead zones where fish and other marine organisms can thrive5.What are some efforts being made to protect the Great Barrier Reef?A. Implementing strict fishing regulations and reducing agricultural runoffB. Building new hotels and resorts to promote tourismC. Encouraging the consumption of seafood and increasing fishing effortsD. Ignoring the threats and allowing the reef to decline naturallyAnswer Key:1.B2.D3.D4.C5.A五、语言运用第一节 _ 完形填空（15分）五、语言运用第一节完形填空Read the following passage and fill in each blank with one of the words or phrases given below. Write the letter of the correct word or phrase in the corresponding blank. There are more options than blanks.The story of 1 is a timeless tale that has been told and retold across generations. It begins with a young girl named Eliza, who is separated from her family during the 2. Faced with 3 and uncertainty, Eliza sets out on a journey to find her way home. Along the way, she encounters various 4 and learns valuable lessons about 5 and the 6 of perseverance.1.A. a scientist B. a soldier C. a young girl D. an artist2.A. the Great Depression B. a war C. a festival D. a school trip3.A. excitement B. fear C. curiosity D. boredom4.A. friends B. strangers C. animals D. objects5.A. kindness B. courage C. love D. patience6.A. importance B. necessity C. value D. priorityFill in the blanks:1.__________2.__________3.__________4.__________5.__________6.__________Answer Key:1.C. a young girl2.B. a war3.B. fear4.B. strangers5.B. courage6.A. importance六、语言运用第二节 _ 语法填空（15分）Language Usage Section 2: Grammar CompletionRead the following passage and complete the blanks with the appropriate grammar forms from the options given below.Last week, my friend and I went to a (1) museum in the city. We decided to visit the art gallery first because we were both (2) in art. We spent hours (3) the paintings and sculptures. The art ga llery was so beautiful that we couldn’thelp (4). As we left, we promised to return soon. The museum also had a history section, and I realized that I knew very little about the country’s past. I decided to (5) more about its history. The next day, I visited the history section and spent hours reading the exhibits. I learned so much that I couldn’t believe how much I had missed. I felt (6) and decided to share my newfound knowledge with my friend. We agreed to take a guided tour of the museum next time.1.A. a historic B. historical C. a historical D. a history2.A. interested B. interesting C. interestingly D. interestedly3.A. looking B. looked C. to look D. looked for4.A. smiling B. to smile C. smiled D. smilingly5.A. learn B. learning C. learned D. to learn6.A. surprised B. surprising C. surprisedly D. to be surprisedOptions:1.A. a historic B. historical C. a historical D. a history2.A. interested B. interesting C. interestingly D. interestedly3.A. looking B. looked C. to look D. looked for4.A. smiling B. to smile C. smiled D. smilingly5.A. learn B. learning C. learned D. to learn6.A. surprised B. surprising C. surprisedly D. to be surprisedAnswer:1.C. a historical2.A. interested3.A. looking。

新课标高考英语2015年模拟题英语试题2015-03-30考试时间120分钟满分150分第一卷第一部分：完形填空第一篇(每个1.5分，共30分)Most parents, I suppose, have had the experience of reading a bedtime story to their children. And they must have__1__ how difficult it is to write a__2__ children's book. Either the author has aimed too __3__，so that the children can't follow what is in his or her story，__4__ the story seems to be talking to the readers.The best children's books are__5__ very difficult nor very simple, and satisfy both the __6__who hears the story and the adult who __7__ it. Unfortunately, there are in fact__8__ books like this，__9__ the problem of finding the right bedtime story is not __10__to solve.This may be why many of books regarded as__11__ of children's literature were in fact written for __12__.“Alice's Adventure in Wonderland” is perhaps the most__13__ of this.Children, left for themselves, often__14__ the worst possible interest in literature. Just leave a child in bookshop or__15__ and he will __16__willingly choose the books written in an imaginative way, or have a look at most children's comics, full of the stories and jokes which are the__17__ of teachers and right-thinking parents.Perhaps we parents should stop trying to brainwash children into __18__our taste in literature. After all children and adults are so __19__that we parents should not expect that they will enjoy the__20__ books. So I suppose we'll just have to compromise over that bedtime story.1．A. realized B．hoped C．told D．said2．A.short B．long C．good D．bad3．A.easy B．short C．difficult D．high4．A.and B．or C．but D．so5．A.both B. neither C．either D．very6．A. mother B．father C．child D．teacher7．A. reads B．buys C．understands D．hears8．A.few B．many C．a great deal of D．a great number of9．A.but B．however C．because D．so10．A. enough B．hard C．easy D．fast11．A.articles B．works C．arts D．work12．A. children B．girls C．boys D．grown-ups13．A.difficult B．hidden C．easy D．obvious14．A. show B．are C．find D．add15．A.school B．library C．office D．home16．A. able B．less C．more D．be17．A.lovingness B．objections C．Interests D．readings18．A. accepting B．receiving C．having D．refusing19．A.same B．friendly C．common D．different20．A. same B．average C．different D．common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.D)中，选出最佳答案。

洛阳市2015-2016学年高中三年级统一考试英语试卷(A)本试卷分第I卷(选择题)和第11卷(非选择题)两部分。

第I卷注意事项:1.答第I卷前.考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。

2选出每小题答案后.用铅笔把答题卜上对应题目的答案标号涂黑.如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。

不能答在本试卷上，否则无效。

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。

1. What does the woman usually have for breakfast?A. Noodles.B. Fried cakes.C. Fried rice-noodles.2. where will the man go first?A. The dentist's.B. The bank.C.The chemist's3. what's the time now by Sandra's watch?A. 2:55.B. 3:05. C:3:154. How does the woman find the forms?A. Easy.B. Complicated.C.Unnecessary.5. What're they talking about?A. Plant and vegetablesB. Meat and Milk.C. Food and healh.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—2016学年高三期中模拟英语试卷第一节: 阅读理解（满分40）ATo begin your expedition of wonder, get yourself a driver’s license at your local departmentof motor vehicles, then rent a car and take off for New Hampshire’ｓCrawford Notch State Park.This beautiful park is abundant in wildlife, natural vegetation and running rivers falling from highcliffs. It is a place of spectacular mountain views, hiking trails, waterfalls and fishing locations.All you need to do is jump in your rented car or SUV and head for the sunset!Okay, so you’ve just finished those crazy summer final exams and you’re exhausted from allNew Hampshire’s State Park also offers a perfect way toof the stress. That’s okay becauseFlume Park where visitors can ride all the rapids in a hollowed out log, eatrecover at Coney’ｓhotdogs and play on the amusement tides. Good times will be had no matter what your preferenceat Dry River Campground, which offers wood cabins, showers, electricity, flush toilets, laundryand fire rings. It’s like a home away from home, so gather your camping gear and head for thejourney!If you’re stuck on figuring out how to access your own wheels, how about finding a bus totake you to Weirs Beach? There are fall leaves tours running in the fall through the end of October.Let the captain do the driving while you enjoy the colors along the shoreline and themountainsides.rIf you can’t find some peace of mind from those nasty final exams while relaxing in youlakeside cottage, take a cruise and go fishing, go bird sightseeing, or just kick back in a rentedboat and let the coo of the birds wash your troubles away.No matter where you go in New Hampshire, you’ll meet the most friendly people you canimagine. Do dive into that rental car or SUV, take off for a vacation to New Hampshire and treatyourself to one of America’s most beautiful states. Enjoy!21. Who is this passage mainly intended for?A. School students.B. Bird lovers.C. Driving learners.D. Trouble makers.22. Where can you enjoy riding on logs?A. At Weir s Beach.B. In your lakeside cottage.Flume Park. D. At Dry River Campground.C. At Coney’ｓ23. What type of writing is this text?A. A tour introduction.B. A travel diary.C. An announcement.D. An official report.BAs temperatures go up, bison（北美野牛）get smaller. Joseph Craine, research assistantprofessor in the Division of Biology at Kansas State University, examined how climate changeduring the next 50 years will affect grazing（放牧）animals such as bison and cattle in the GreatPlains.“Bison are one of our most important conservation animals and hold a unique role ingrasslands in North America,” Craine said. “In addition to their cultural and ecologicalsignificance, they’re economically important. There are about half a million bison in the world.Craine analyzed a data set of 290,000 weights, ages and sexes collected from 22 bison herds（兽群）throughout the U. S. The organizations kept annual records of each animal in the herd andmatched the data with the climates of the sites.Based on differences in sizes of bison across herds, Craine found that during the next 50 years,future generations of bison will be smaller in size and weigh less. Climate is likely to reduce thenutritional quality of grasses, causing the animals to grow more slowly.“We know that temperatures are going to go up,” Craine said. “We also know that warmer grasslands have grasses with less protein（蛋白质）, and we now know that warmer grasslandshave smaller grazers. It all lines up to suggest that climate change will cause grasses to have lessprotein and cause grazers to gain less weight in the future.”Craine said the results of climate change in coming decades can already be seen by comparingbison in cooler, wetter places with those in warmer, drier places. For example, the average7-year-old male bison in South Dakota weighed 1, 900 pounds, while an average 7- year-old malebison in Oklahoma — a warmer place — weighed 1, 300 pounds.“The difference in temperature between those two states is around 20 degrees Fahrenheit, whichis about three times the projected increase in temperatures over the next 75 year s,” Craine said. “Itis a clear indicator that long-term warming will affect bison and is something that will happenacross the U.S. over the next 50-75 years.”24..In the next fifty years, researchers Say, bison will ________.A. become smaller and lighterB. disappear in the Great PlainsC. play a less important partD. adapt to different climate changesprobably refers to ________.25.The underlined word “grazers”A. the researchersB. the grassesC. the bisonD. the protein26.What is the main reason for the bison to become smaller?A. The deceasing amount of grass.B. The rising temperature.C. The rising number of bison.D. The loss of weight.27.Paragraph 5 is written as an example to show ________.prediction will come true in 50 yearsA. Craine’ｓB. bison are smaller than in the pastC. the nature balance is being destroyedsize is linked with different climateD. bison’ｓCWhen my mother was alive, she used to tell me again and again about the value of just being（低估）the power of a smile,” she would say. I fear she would be verynice. “Never underestimatedisappointed looking at the world today. A lot of people don’t smile and when it comes to service today, they’re just not nice. Now don’t give me wrong, not all service workers but a good many.I was on the phone the other day with a computer help desk. First a man, then later a woman, who couldn’thave been ruder. And this to a customer, who didn’ｔknow his way around a PC. But no matter, I could tell they thought I was a bother, The woman, in fact, seemed to be chewing gum as she unemotionally clicked off a series of commands for me to perform.The next day I heard from a friend of mine who got a performance review without his boss once looking up at him. Not once.a sign of the timYou see it everywhere. Gone are the days when people cared about you. It’ｓhappy, who don’ｔe, I suspect. But that makes me sad — for them and for us all. People who aren’ｔjoke or make light of even bad situations, make for an even wors kid, who don’ｔsmile, who don’ｔe situation.And it spreads like a cancer. Someone’ｓrude to you, you’re rude to them and to the next fellow you meet, and on and on. Smiles are contagious（易感染的）be bbe bothered with his workers. The celebrity who can’ｔbut so annoyances. The boss who can’ｔothered with her annoying fans.You know, my mom used to judge presidential candidates by how they smiled. I would say, “ know if that smile is real.”But mom, you don’ｔcan feel it.”“Oh, yes I do,”she would tell me. “Ｉin their eyes, she would say. And its in their smile .The rest just kind of falls into place.It’ｓ28.Why did the writer mention his phone call?A. To prove his mother is wrong.nice.B. To show many people aren’ｔC. To tell us he knows little about computer.D. To share his funny experience with us.attitude towards the boss of his friend?29.What is the author’ｓA. Opposed.B. Doubtful.C. Respectful.D. Supportive.30.When someone is rude to you, you’re advised to ________.A. be rude to the next personB. be nice to the people you meetC. become one just like him or herD. make for a worse situationthe best title of the passage?31.What’ｓA. The power of a smileB. Don’ｔjudge a person by his lookC. The effect of rudenessD. Feel a person in his eyesDMany Christmas customs are based on the birth of Christ, such as giving presents because ofthe Wise Men, who brought presents to the baby Jesus（耶稣）Singing Christmas carols is based onthe scene of the birth with figures of shepherds, the Wise Men and animals surrounding the babyJesus.The origin of Santa Claus begins in the 4th century with St. Nicholas, Bishop of Myra, an areain the present-day Turkey. By all accounts St. Nicholas was a generous man, particularly devotedto children. After his death around 340 A. D. he was buried in Myra, but in 1087 Italian sailorswere believed to steal his remains and removed them to Italy, greatly increasing St. Nicholaspopularity throughout Europe.His kindness and reputation for generosity gave rise to claims that he could perform miraclesand devotion to him increased. St. Nicholas became the patron（保护神）saint of Russia, where hewas known by his red cap, flowing white beard, and bishop’s mitre. In Greece, he was the patron saint of sailors; in France, he was the patron of lawyers, and in Belgium, the patron of childrenand travelers. Thousands of churches across Europe were dedicated（供奉的）to him and sometimearound the 12th century an official holiday was created in his honor. The Feast of St. Nicholas wascelebrated on December 6 and the day was marked by gift-giving and charity.After the Reformation, European followers of St. Nicholas declined, but the legend was keptalive in Holland where the Dutch spelling of his name Sint Nikolass was eventually transformedto Sinterklaas. Dutch children would leave their wooden shoes by the fireplace, and Sinterklaaswould reward good children by placing treats in their shoes. Dutch colonists brought this traditionwith them to America in the 17th century and here the English name of Santa Claus appeared.32.Why, as is believed, is Santa Claus so popular in Europe?A. Because of his reputation for generosity.B. Because he died in Italy.C. Because of the deed of the Italian sailors.D. Because of his devotion to Italian children.33.What was the Feast of St. Nicholas held for?A. Celebrating Christ’s birthday.B. Giving thanks to churches.C. Marking a holiday.D. Honoring St. Nicholas.34.What does “Sinterklaas” in the last paragraph refer to?A. European followers.B. Santa Claus.C. Jesus.D. The Dutch.35.Which of the following can best describe Santa Claus?A. Generous, devoted and honored.B. Dedicated, kind and alive.C. Well-known, traditional and lovely.D. Popular, famous and creative.EHaving a happier life is something we all always struggle for. One of the key foundations ofthat is to be consistent in doing things that bring happiness. 36 Consider these 4 habits:1. Laugh in the middle of a busy day.It’s 3 pm on a Sunday afternoon and you’re desperate to leave, for school. On top of the37 Just take a moment to laugh.homework, you’re running close to super important deadline.You should laugh more often, especially on a busy day.2. Do not compare yourself to others.Measure your own successes based on your progress and only yours. 38. No one is betterthan any one else.3. Find time to work out regularly and eat well.Exercise can produce tons of feel-good hormones（荷尔蒙）. 39 Feeding your body withwhole and nutritious foods, on the other hand, can positively affect your body in both short andlong term. Find time to schedule in a workout even if it’s only thirty minutes and do something you love. Eat well because foods can help you stay focused and more energized, and happier as awhole.4. End each day with gratitude.40 It might be something as small as a child’s laugh or something as huge as a praise from the headmaster. Whatever it is, be grateful for that day because it will never come again.A. All of our lives are unique.B. Surround you with people who matter.C. Don’t blame everything not going your way.D. Try to think you are better than anyone else.E. Develop right habits to ensure we live a happy life.F. These hormones can help avoid stress and depression.G. Just before you go to bed, write down at least one wonderful thing that happened.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.从短文后所给各题四个选项中.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The very wealthy English Baron Fitzgerald had only one child, a son, who understandably wasthe apple of his eye. His wife died when the child was in his early teens. SoFitzgerald _41_ himself to fathering the kid. 42, the son died in his late teens.wealth greatly 43 . He spent a lot on art works of the 44 . Later Fitzger Meanwhile, Fitzgerald’ｓald himself became 45ill. Before his death, he had carefully prepared his46 as to how his wealth would be 47 — to sell his entire collection at an auction（拍卖）.Because of the large quantity and high 48 of his collection, a huge crowd of 49buyers gathered for the auction. Many of them were museum 50 and private collectors eager toso 51 . Before the auction, the art works were shown, among, which was a painting of Fitzgerald’ｓn by an unknown artist. Because of its 52 quality, itreceived little attention.When it was time for the auction, the auctioneer gaveled（敲槌）the crowd to 53 . First the lawyer 54 from Fitzgerald’s willthat the first art work to be auctioned was the painting ofhis 55__ .56 any bidders... except one — the old servant who had 57_The poor-quality painting didn’ｔ_ the son and loved him, and who for emotional reasons 58 the only bid.As soon as the servant bought the painting for less than one English pound, the auctioneer 59__ the bidding and asked the lawyer to read again from the will. The crowd became 60 , and thThen te lawyer read from the will: “Whoever buys the painting of my son gets all my collection.”he auction was over.41. A. expected B. appointed C. devoted D. booked42. A. Finally B. Luckily C. Secondly D. Unfortunately43. A. declined B. increased C. remained D. affected44. A. partners B. masters C. servants D. volunteers45. A. seriously B. slightly C. lightly D. gradually46. A. matter B. notice C. letter D. will47. A. settled B. dealt C. involved D. banned48. A. price B. spirit C. quality D. attraction49. A. traditional B. possible C. occasional D. absent50. A. directors B. fans C. supporters D. competitors51. A. call B. bid C. reject D. order52. A. known B. famous C. poor D. cheap53. A. attention B. principle C. saying D. party54. A. heard B. told C. wrote D. read55. A.wife B.servant C.director D.son56. A. receive B. remind C. need D. plan57. A. worked B. served C. lived D. waited58. A. played B. applied C. offered D. accepted59. A. lost B. got C. continued D. stopped60. A. noisy B. eager C. quiet D. anxious第二节（共10小题；每小题1．5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

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。

At the age of six I fell in love with art in grade school art on Fridays was what I looked forward to each week. I remember making Christmas decorations out of card board toilet paper rolls for the Christmas tree, All through school art was my main interest because there were no mistakes to be made. Art provided self-respect, love and a natural high like runners getloved staying up late drawing and listening to Johnny Cash. When doing Indian ink drawings time stood still and I enjoyed every minute. There was a love affair with certain brushes and pencils. In the late fifties my parents moved family from a small town to the big city of Seattle. There were no woods to explore so I would get up early in the morning to collect things that people placed on the roadside for the garbage man to pick up, from which I found great treasure. At the age of twenty-two I was working as a mechanic and I created art out of the deserted iron in my spare time, Now at the age of sixty-five I use a truck to gather my desertiron I referred to as gold. I had always dreamed of one day having a sculpture park for people to come and see my creations. Finally I made it. The name of my park is Recycled Spirits of Iron and you can take a tour by searching for the video on Youtube, I get visitors from all over the world who get to know more about American art. I love sharing my creativity and showing what people can do with some imagination and a great pile of waste items. Just remember art fills the soul with love and money just fills your pocket. Money does not provide happiness. When I dieI will be happy and my soul will be filed with love.21. What did the author do when he was young:A. He fell in love with a girlB. He used to stay up to draw.C. He got the highest mark at schoolD, He bought s Christmas tree22. What can you see in Recycled Spirits of Iron?A. Great treasure thrown by the people.B. The video on You TubeC. Some imagination and a great pile of waste itemsD. The creations made out of the deserted iron23. What's the best title for the passage?A. The Life of an ArtistB. American ArtC. Money and ArtD. Art on FridaysBAdvertisement I -$2, 000/1-bedroom Furnished Apartment With ParngAn employed, non-smoking professional male looks for 1-bedroom well-furnished apartment with parking in the Newport area for one month and possible longer, starting as soon as possible but it must be available by January 2nd. No pets, no drugs and no parties. The Internet access should be included. I am willing to pay security deposit(定金）.Reply to: hous-tf7ew0-2108157286@ craigslist. orgAdvertisement 2-room/Apartment Share for Use as Art studioI am looking for a space to rent as a painting studio. It can be a stand-alone apartment ora room in a house or an apartment. 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It is convenient tomajor highwaysHURRY! Call Louvenia at 908-313-300724. Where is Louvenia apartment?A. In Hillside.B. In MaaplewoulC. In Irvington.D. In Union25. Which of the advertisements may the Smiths. who have a son, a daughter and a eatbe interested in?A. Advertisement 1B. Advertisement2C. Advertisement 3D. Advertisement 426. What can we infer about the man in Advertisement 1?A. He has a carB. He is a pet owner.C. He wants to move in by March.D. He ll live Newport for one year27. Which requirement is mentioned in Advertisement 2?A. Access to the InternetB. A. furnished kitchenC.Good lightD. Large spaceCAsk beautiful American singer Beyonce Knowles what she wants people to hear when they listen to her songs and the answer is a simple one. My range, "she says, "I want them tohear all of the musical influences from hip-hop(street dancing music)to rock to jazz. I wantthem to hear the talent. I know that fans love me as a pop star. Now I want them to understandme- as an artist.”It is this quality that sets the 22-year-old apart from the likes of Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera, who have the looks but not the same level of talent. And now the music industry says the same thing: Knowles leads the field at the Grammy Awards with aixnominations( 提名), including ones for record of the year and the best R&B song.She started her music career as the founding member and chief songwriter of Destiny`s Child. Since appearing onto the stage in 1997, the group has become one af the most successful female ems of all time, selling over 33 million records worldwide!Although 2003 has seen the release of her first sole album, Dangerously in Love. Knowles is not about to leave her bandmates. "I love Destiny 's Child and I`m not trying to get away from it, "she said."I just wanted to explore a different style and show how I' ve developed as a musician. "She took an active role in recording the album, from writing the material to mixing the final songs. And her family have played a big part in her success and she thanks her father very much. " My father stopped working to become my full-time manager. We also had to downsize our house to an apartment”she said.Knowles has done her own personal"downsizing"too -she has given up lots of food andruns six miles a day so she can fit into the famous hot pants she wears on stage28. How do Beyonce Knowles' fans love her?A. They look on her as a pop singer.B. They regard her as an artist.C. They can play all her instruments,.D. They can sing along to her songs.29. How is Beyumce knowles compared with Brimy Speas and Christina Aguilera?A.She looks more beautifulB. She is as popular as themC. She is more talented at music.D. She has a different hobby30. What is"Destiny 's Child"?A. A park for childrenB. An old song by KnowlesC. A musician who helped Knowles.D. A band in which Knowles works31. What does the underlined word "downsize "in paragraph 3 most probably mean?A. Make smaller or thinnerB. Make repairsC. Make some changes.D. Make stronger and healthierDChildren love to send and receive e-mails. The same with electronic greeting cards, for Valentine 's Day or many other occasions.E-cards are available for free on the Internet. Most electronic greeting card sites give you a wide selection of choice and let you personalize your card. Unlike with traditional printed cards, you don't rush to a card store to make your selection, you don`t fork out any money.Delivery is immediate; ther e’s no postage required and you are not using paper.But the best thing about these card sites is that they animate（制作动画）and play music，which makes them very cool to kids. Most electronic greeting card sites are similar in set-up.Upon entering the site. you select a category of card that interests you. The next screen showe you a series of possible card choices. By clicking on one that attracts you, the card will enlarge and may animate. If there is music with the card, it will start to play.Usually there is a place to click to see the second(inside) page of the card. The site then offers you ability to personalize the card you have selected: you may be able to change theproposal message or add to it. At some sites, you can even add voice, video or photos to the cards. Once you have personalized the e-card, you enter the email address for delivery. Your receiver will get an email telling them to go to a specific Web address to view the card you have made. You msy be able to send the same card to multiple receivers. The delivery can be immediate, or you can choose to have it delivered on a specific day.32. What do the underlined words " fork out"mean most probably?A. Bargain.B.Pay -C. DemandD. Save33. Which kind of electronic card is the author s favourite?A. Greeting cardsB. Traditional printed cardC. Cards which can animate and play music.D. Cards which can allow you to personalize34. What does the last paragraph mainly talk about?A. How to personalize and deliver your cardB. What's inside an electronic card.C. How to receive and personalize your cardD. Whom to send your card to.35. Whom is the passage mainly intended for?A: Teachers.B.Inventors.C. Web police.D. Kid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人空白处的最佳选项。

洛阳市第一高级中学高三模拟英语试卷时间：4月28日 15：00— 17：00 满分：150分一、阅读理解（满分40分，每小题2分）AMovies that have had a great influence on society and awareness tend to force us to care about topics outside of our comfort zone. While the characters in the following two classic storied suffer from medical issues, they have an effect on our understanding of illness and the human spirit.●My Left Foot (1989)Health issue: cerebral palsy (大脑性麻痹)Starring: Daniel Day-Lewis, Brenda FrickerPlot summary: It is a true story of Irish writer and cerebral palsy victim Christy Brown. He is a young Irish man s uffering from cerebral palsy, which make most of his body motionless except for his left foot. Because of his disorder, Brown is considered mentally useless by most people who know him, including his own father. However, with support from his mother, Brown learns to write and paint with his left foot and eventually becomes a famous artist and author.Influence: Although Brown’s 1970 novel Down All the Days was quite popular, by the 1980s, many still associated cerebral palsy with his complete mental and physical disability. The film helped to change people’s wrong ideas by stressing Brown literary and artistic contribution, his sense of humor and struggles with depression.●The King’s Speech (2010)Health issue: the stutter (口吃)Starring: Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush, Helena Bonham CarterPlot summary: GeorgeⅥ, King of the United Kingdom, suffers from a stuttering disorder, so most people think he is unfit to lead the country. But with the help of a speech expert, King George Ⅵ overcomes his disorder and becomes a capable leader.Influence: The King’s Speech has been praised for its accurate description of the challenges commonly faced by GeorgeⅥ who had a speech disorder. “This movie raised awareness of the complexities of the stutter and also of the help that is available to those in need,”Jane Fraser, President of The Stuttering Foundation, tells Yahoo Health.21. What do the two movies have in common?A. They describe doctor’s lifeB. They give advice on healthC. They make us comfortableD. They affect the audience a lot22. From the text, we know that BrownA. wrote many popular novelsB. wrote his experience in the novelC. had no sense of humor at allD. was full of energy all the time23. Which of the following it TRUE about GeorgeⅥ?A. He was upset about having stutteringB. He finally became a speech expertC. He was thought unfit to be a kingD. He was unwilling to be a kingBCan dogs and cats live in perfect harmony in the same home? People who are thinking about adopting a dog as a friend for their cats are worried that they will fight. A recent research has found a new recipe of success. According to the study, if the cat is adopted before the dog, and if they are introduced when still young (less than 6 months for cats, a year for dogs), it is highly probable that the two pets will get along swimmingly. Two­thirds of the homes interviewed r eported a positive relationship between their cat and dog.However, it wasn't all sweetness and light. There was a reported coldness between the cat and dog in 25% of the homes, while aggression and fighting were observed in 10% of the homes. One reason for this is probably that some of their body signals were just opposite. For example, when a cat turns its head away it signals aggression, while a dog doing the same signals submission.In homes with cats and dogs living peacefully, researchers observed a surprising behavior. They are learning how to talk each other's language. It is a surprise that cats can learn how to talk “dog” ，and dogs can learn how to talk “cat”．What's interesting is that both cats and dogs have appeared to develop their intelligence. They can learn to read each other's body signals, suggesting that the two may have more in common than we previously suspected. Once familiar with each other's presence and body language, cats and dogs can play together, greet each other nose to nose, and enjoy sleeping together on the sofa. They can easily share the same water bowl and in some cases groom (梳理) each other.The significance of this research on cats and dogs may go beyond pets—to people who don't get along, including neighbors, colleagues at work, and even world superpowers. If cats and dogs can learn to get along, surely people have a good chance.24．The underlined word “swimmingly” in Paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ________.A. earlyB. sweetlyC. quicklyD. smoothly25．Some cats and dogs may fight when________.A. they are cold to each otherB. they look away from each otherC. they misunderstand each other's signalsD. they are introduced at an early age26．It is suggested in Paragraph 4 that cats and dogs ________.A. have common interestsB. are less different than was thoughtC. have a common body languageD. are less intelligent than was expected 27．What can we human beings learn from cats and dogs?A. We should learn to live in harmony.B. We should know more about animals.C. We should live in peace with animals.D. We should learn more body languages.CRobots that can chat，find misplaced glasses，draw aeroplanes and play with your children are drawing thousands of visitors’ attention during an expo in Tokyo as Japan adapts to changes in society.Robots，such as the sound-sensitive Chapit，answer simple questions and even joke with people to help the lonely fight loneliness and stay active in old age.“Many older people in Japan live alone and have no one to talk to，” said Kazuya Kitamura，a representative of the expo organizer. “Communication robots accompany people and don’t mind listening to the same stories over and over again.”While Chapit，a relatively simple robot，managed to allure a corporate partner，many researchers，such as Kiyoshi Matsumoto，a professor at the University of Tokyo，struggle to interest sponsors for more expensive projects.Matsumoto’s “Personal Mobility Robot”，equipped with four cameras and a sensor to recognize the user’s centre of gravity，is designed to help the elderly move around without pressing buttons，using joysticks(操纵杆) or rotating(转动) wheels as in traditional wheelchairs.The robot can also help find misplaced glasses by identifying them with a sensor.“We have developed a robot that can assist many people，but because of the high cost，we still haven’t found a sponsor，”said Matsumoto，who added that the cost of the machine，if massproduced，would be comparable to that of a car.“In the current economic environment there are few companies willing to invest in such a costly project，” he said.Other robots，such as the award-winning “DiGRO” can support busy parents who have little time to play with their children.The robot can use the Internet to find a simple image and then draw pictures，keeping children company while their parents work.Japan has one of the world’s fastest-ageing societies and the government predicts that by 2050 the proportion of people over 65 will reach 40 percent. 28. The underlined word “allure” in Paragraph 4 can be replaced by ________. A．attract B．exclude C．connect D．strike29. Why is it difficult to find sponsors for the robots ?A．Becau se Japan is suffering economy depression B．Because the robots are of poor designC. Because the future market is worrying D．Because the production of robots costs a lot30. What is the author’s attitude towards the robots referred to?A．Unsatisfied．B．Favorable． C. Doubtful． D. Regretful．31. What can be inferred from the text ?A．Many children lack love from parentsB．Robots are the most useful to childrenC．Robots helpful to the old will be in great demandD．Robots do better than people in healthcareDWhat is the color of the universe? Astronomers had not answered this question until two months ago. That is when two American astronomers reported on their study of all the light in the universe. They said that the universe would appear to the human eyes to be a light greenish color.Karl Glazebrook and Ivan Baldry of Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland, reported their finding in January. They presented the research at a meeting of the American Astronomical Society. They sa id that finding the color of the universe was not part of their more serious scientific research. They did it for fun.However, earlier this month, the scientists admitted making a mistake. They said their finding was much more colorful than it should have been. They now say the light from our universe is closer to white. It is more like a milky or creamy white color.Their study attempted to show what people might see if they could observe theuniverse from far away. The scientists found the average color by combining light from about two-hundred-thousand star systems. Their information came from an observatory in New South Wales, Australia.The scientists gave a number value to the colors of the different star systems. Then they added the numbers together and found the average measurement. The scientists used this average to identify the color of the universe. They said it was a very pretty light green. Many newspapers and television stations reported their finding.Other scientists and color engineers attempted to reproduce the result. Mark Fairchild of the Rochester Institute discovered a mistake in the computer software program used by the Johns Hopkins scientists.When the mistake was corrected, the results changed. The new color of the universe is much less colorful. It is very close to white.32.The color of the universe is _______.A．close to white B．black C．blue D．light greenish33.The two scientists found the color of the universe by _______.A．combining light from about 200,000 star systemsB．observing at an observatory in IndiaC．making long-term scientific researchD．using computer software programs34.W ho found the true color of the universe?A．Karl Glazebrook. B．Ivan Baldry.C．Mark Fairchild D．Johns Hopkins..35.This passage mainly tells us _______.A．what the color of the universe isB．the light from our universe is a light greenish colorC．the new color of the universe is much more colorfulD．the finding of the color of the universe is difficultEProcrastination (拖延) is a phenomenon we are familiar with. When we procrastinate, we waste our free time and put off important tasks we should do till it’s too late. 36 Here, I will share some personal steps taken to overcome procrastination with great success.Break your work down into little parts. Part of the reason why we procrastinate is that we find the work too overwhelming (巨大的)for us. Break it down into little parts, and then focus on one part at a time. If you still procrastina te after doing so, break it down even further. 37Change your environment. Look at your work desk and your room. Do they make you want to work or do they make you sleepy? 38Create a detailed timeline with specific deadlines. Having just one deadline for your work is like an invitation to procrastinate. That’s because we would get the impression that we have time and keep pushing everything back until it’s too late. 39 In this way, you know you have to finish each task by a certain date.40 I’m pretty sure if you spend just 10 minutes talking to people like Steve Jobs or Bill Gates, you’ll be more inspired to act than if you spend the 10 minutes doing nothing. The people we are with influence our be havior.A. Seek out someone who has already achieved the similar outcome to your goals.B. Hang out with people who inspire you to take action.C. Having a companion makes the whole process much more fun.D. If it’s the latter, you should begin to change your workspace.E. It’s a bad habit eating us away and stopping us achieving greater success in life.F. Break down your project, and then create an overall timeline with specific deadlines for each small task.G. Soon, your task will be so simple that you will be thinking you can do it now.二、完型填空（满分30分，每小题1.5分）（王春红）It was the end of my first day as waitress in a busy New York restaurant. My cap had gone away，and my feet were _41___.The loaded plates I carried __42__ to be heavier and heavier. Tired and discouraged，I wasn’t able to do anything _43___.As I made out a check for a family with several children who had changed their ice--cream __44__ a dozen times，I was re ady to stop. Then the father __45__ at me as he handed me my tip. “Well done，”he said，“you’ve __46__ us really well.” Suddenly my tiredness __47__.I smiled back，and later，when the __48__ asked me how I’d like my first day，I said，“Fun！” Those few words of praise had _49___ everything. Praise is like __50__ to the human spirit；we cannot grow without it. And __51__，while most of us are only too __52__ to apply to others the cold wind of criticism，we are _53__ to give our fellows the warm sunshine of praise. Why—when one word of praise can bring such _54___？It is strange how chary(吝啬的) we are about praising. Perhaps it’s __55__ few of us know how to accept it. It’s __56__ rewarding to give praise in areas in which _57__ generally goes unnoticed or unmentioned. An artist gets admired for a glorious picture，a cook for a _58___ meal. But do you ever tell your laundry manager how pleased you are when the shirts are __59__ just right？In fact，to give praise __60__ the giver nothing but a moment’s thought and a moment’s effort.41. A. small B．tough C．painful D．white42. A. remained B．looked C．seemed D．turned43. A. happy B．special C．strange D．right44. A. order B．price C．color D．shape45. A. stared B．smiled C．called D．nodded46. A. talked about B．looked after C．depended on D．thought of47. A. increased B．continued C．disappeared D．developed48. A. manager B．children C．father D．friends49. A. made B．changed C．found D．improved50. A. heat B．shadow C．snowstorm D．sunlight51. A. then B．thus C．now D．yet52. A. ready B．doubtfulC．satisfied D．disappointed53. A. unable B．unwilling C．bored D．anxious54. A. attention B．choice C．pleasure D．advance55. A. because B．when C．whether D．that56. A. finally B．fortunatelyC．probably D．especially57. A. effort B．effect C．deed D．feeling58. A. daily B．light C．perfect D．main59. A. done B．sold C．chosen D．given60. A. takes B．leaves C．offers D．costs三、语法填空（满分15分，每小题1.5分）（晋雯）I’m a movie producer. But I’m on medical leave these days because of a stress disorder I’ve been suffering from. 61 (help) reduce my stress, I raise a therapy(治疗) dog named Snow.Last Monday, I let Snow stay in 62 backyard of my house. Then I went into the house to find a leash(狗项圈). 63 , when I returned to the backyard, I found the dog was gone. I was really 64 (concern). I really needed Snow, because it was good for my 65 (recover). I had been trainingit for months and I didn’t want to start all over again.My family and I immediately began to look for it in the 66 (surround) woods. As night fell, we became 67 (increase) worried. The next day, my neighbors, friends and even a rescue team joined the effort but found nothing.I was about to give up my hope 68 I received a call from a neighbor who69 (spot) my dear Snow running along the road. Not long after, we saw Snow out of the window. Thank goodness! Snow returned 70 (it). Maybe it was also worried about my illness.四、短文改错（满分10分，每处1分）（晋雯）I traveled to Yellowstone National Park with my parents and uncles last week. We had a great fun there. My parents went to the park mainly because they longed see the beautiful natural scenery there. My uncle is a photographer, which was drawn to the national park by wildlife there. He wanted to take photographs of Yellowstone animals in its natural habitat. So how did I travel there? I traveled there because I like exploring and take adventures. It’s said that you may come cross a bear there when you travel in the park. But we don’t encounter one. To be frankly, it was a bit disappointing to me.五、书面表达 (满分25分)（王当丽）假如你正在参加学校举行的英语演讲比赛，就如何应对全球变暖这一话题发表自己的见解，号召同学们过低碳生活，为减少二氧化碳（CO2）排放做贡献。

2015年河南省普通高中毕业班高考适应性测试英语试题参考答案及评分说明选择题答案（1～60）1. B2. A3. C4. C5. A6. B7. C8. A9. B 10. C11. B 12. B 13. C 14. A 15. A 16. B 17. A 18. C 19. A 20. C21. C 22. C 23. B 24. D 25. C 26. B 27. A 28. A 29. D 30. D31. C 32. A 33. B 34. A 35. C 36. C 37. E 38. A 39. B 40. G41. C 42. A 43. B 44. D 45. A 46. B 47. C 48. A 49. D 50. B51. D 52. C 53. B 54. A 55. C 56. C 57. A 58. B 59. D 60. B第三部分第二节61. impression 62. how 63. about 64. standing 65. to see66. and 67. could 68. really 69. happy 70. copies第四部分第一节：This morning, when I was walking on the streets, I saw that two travelers were reading astreetmap, looked puzzled. It seemed that they were lost. I went up and asked what I could help them.looking how/if/whetherThey told me they are looking for the Temple of Heaven. I led them to ∧nearest buswere thestop and advised them to take Bus No. 20, who could take them there directly. They werewhichappreciated my help greatly. Short after that, the bus came and we waved goodbye ∧each other.Shortly toSeeing them on the bus, we felt a kind of satisfaction.I第二节：一、评分原则1．本题总分为25分，按5个档次给分。