湖南省长沙市明德中学2015届高三上学期第10周考英语试题 Word版含答案

2015年湖南卷高考英语试题及解析Section B （18 marks）Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A，B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context。

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。

湖南省长沙市明德中学2015届高三上学期第5周周考英语试题时量：40分钟满分：55 分命题老师：Section A (15 marks) Choose the one that best completes the sentence.1. The word “media” basically refers to ________ we commonly call newspapers, magazines, radios and televisions.A. whichB. thatC. whatD. where2.—Alice won’t join in our discussion tonight.—Oh, she _____. We have already put it off.A. mustn’tB. needn’tC. shouldn’tD. can’t3. He has donated some money to those who________ in poverty, which _______ of great help.A. live, areB. lives, areC. live, isD. lives, is4. If you _________ harder last year, you _________ so upset today.A. worked; would not beB. had worked; would not have beenC. worked; would not have beenD. had worked; would not be5. There are three main classes of drugs, _____ has a different effect on the body.A. each of themB. all of themC. each of whichD. all of which6. The human body consists of organs, each ____a definite job to do.A. haveB. to haveC. hasD. having7. In front of our school _____ on whose tops we can have a clear view of the lake.A. standing two towersB. stands two towersC. do two towers standD. stand two towers8. you put your heart into study，you are sure to get a satisfactory result．A．While B．Until C．As long as D．Even if9. He has a great interest in golf. As a result, he _____ it twice a week in the past year.A. playsB. playedC. had playedD. has been playing10.— Have you finished your work?—Yes. Actually, I _______ it before you came.A. have finishedB. had finishedC. finishedD. would finish11— Has Nancy gone back to her home in the UK?—Yes. She ______ here only for three days with her friends.A. stayedB. had stayedC. has stayedD. was staying12. A 6.3-magnitude earthquake hit Kangding county in Sichuan Saturday, ____ 5 people’s death .A．causing B．cause C．to cause D．caused13. Nervous and anxious, Jill failed ______ a good impression at the job interview.A. to have madeB. makingC. to makeD. having made14._____at the back of the temple is the Tianning Tower, which, _____154 meters into the sky, is the tallest tower of the kind in China.A. Located; risesB. Locating; risingC. Located; risingD. Locating; rises15. I’m still wondering put the Christmas gift under my pillow．A. whom it is thatB. it is whom thatC. it is who thatD. who it is thatSection B (30 marks) Reading ComprehensionAThe emotions of the athletes in the prize-awarding moments are often some of the most unforgettable images of the Olympics．Yet, a number of people have noticed some strange things．Yes, the gold medal winner is filled with pride and excitement, which is to be expected．Yet often, it seems the bronze medal winner is happier than the silver medalist．It is strange that the 3rd place contestant might be happier than someone who did better （the 2nd place）．How can this be so? "What if reasoning can help to explain this interesting effect．In order to understand our world and our choices, we often imagine how things could have been different．A wife may ask, "Would I be happier today if I had married someone else?" Likewise, a student may think, "If 1 had chosen another major, maybe I would have a better shot at getting into graduate school．"In short, " what if thinking allows us to mentally create alternative to our reality．In the Olympics, the "what ifs" of the winners are different．Clearly, the "what ifs" for the gold medalist involve not being No．1—this thought makes this athlete realize how fortunate he or she is．For the bronze medalist, the "what ifs" involve not being on the medal list at all, producing positive feelings．However, for the silver medalist, the "what ifs" can easily make the athlete ponder how things could have been different if he or she has won the gold medal （e.g. what if Ipracticed harder, and what if I had not made the small error in my routine）．Thus, the "what ifs" that come to mind of the 1st and 3rd place finishers are positive, but the 2nd place finishers have a number of dissatisfying alternatives to reality that can make them feel less happy．16．This passage is mainly about _____．A．who is the happiest among the Olympics medal winners.B．why the prize-awarding moments are unforgettableC．what to pay attention to when watching the Olympic GamesD．why bronze medal winners are happier than silver medalists17．According to the passage, "what if reasoning means ____．A．imagining what things could have been or would be in another situationB．making the best choice in a very difficult situationC．doing the same thing using several different waysD．looking forward to being in a better situation18．The underlined word "ponder" in paragraph 3 can be replaced by "________"．A．think about B．look into C．work on D．worry about 19．Which of the following is the silver medalist's thought according to the passage?A．I feel so fortune that I won the silver prize．B．I feel happy for the first and third place winners．C．It could be worse if I were not on the medal list at all．D．The result could have been better if I had made greater efforts．20．In which part of a newspaper would you most probably read the passage?A．Education B．Family C．Life D．PsychologyBToday, children start to use computers, smart phones and tablets（计算机的手写板）from a very young age. Many parents and child experts believe that this is very wrong. They claim that early exposure to technology can make individuals lazy and distracted. That may be true, but there it is practically impossible to change the world we live in now. What we can do is embrace smart mobile technologies the best way we can. That is Microsoft’s Windows 8 App Store. One of its applications is entirely educational, Windows 8. There, students of all ages can find apps that can greatly help them in their studies. We have prepared the 4 best of them．Wikipedia—Wikipedia is the first place where students search for information. The articles on the popular website are updated regularly and they include many details, figures and resource. With this app, you can access Wikipedia faster than ever．SAS Flash Cards— One of the most effective ways to learn your school or university material is by using the so-called “flash cards”. This app, however, allows users to create an entire set of cards in a matter of minutes. Also, the cards can be divided into different subject categories, which makes studying easier and more fun than ever before．Kindle Reader—If you don't have a Kindle e-Book reader, you can use your Windows 8 device. Just install this app and the Kindle word will land in your smart phone, tablet or laptop with the Kin-die Reader W8 app, you can also organize and store all of your favorite books．My Study Life— This application is the mobile version of the website My Study Life. The app can be very useful for students in terms of school and university organization. There you can store all the information you want like homework, assignments and papers. In addition, you can create your own school calendar that will remind you of your upcoming exams, for instance．There is one main reason why these Windows 8 apps are appropriate for students. Apart from useful, they are completely free! All you need to do is go to Microsoft’s Windows 8 App Store, download the applications you want and install them onto your device．21．The underlined part means we should __________．A．update the technologies as often as we canB．accept the smart mobile applications willinglyC．purchase a smart mobile with much moneyD．develop some new smart mobile functions22．If you want to know of Rafael Nadal you can use __________．A．Wikipedia B．SAS Flash Cards C．Kindle Reader D．My Study Life23．The function of “flash cards” is __________．A．to make your smart phone closely attachedB．to update your information every dayC．to help you get your favorite reading materialsD．to help students learn their subjects easily24．We can learn from the passage that __________．A．students can buy the apps at a certain discountB．the applications above are all for nothingC．you should pay much to download the appsD．It’s easy for parents to keep a watch on their children25．Which of the following is the best title for the passage?A．Top Windows 8 Apps for Students B．Windows 8 to Be Updated for Students C．Games Apps in Windows 8 Store D．Microsoft Company and Its AppsCHow often do you sit still and do absolutely nothing．The usual answer these days is “never”．Or “hardly ever”．As the pace of life continues to increase，we are fast losing the art of relaxation．Once you are in the habit of rushing through life，being on the go from morning till night，it is hard to slow down．But relaxation is essential for a healthy mind and body．Stress is a natural part of everyday life．There is no way to avoid it, since it takes many and varied forms-driving in traffic，problems with personal relationships are all different forms of stress．Stress，in fact，is not the “baddy” it is often reputed to be．A certain amount of stress is vital to provide motivation and give purpose to life. It is only when the stress gets out of control that it can lead to poor performance and ill health．The amount of stress a person can withstand(承受) depends very much on the individual．Some people are not afraid of stress，and such characters are obviously prime material for managerial responsibilities．Others lose heart at the first sight of unusual difficulties．When exposed to stress，in whatever form，we react both chemically and physically．In fact we make a choice between “fight” or “fright” and in more primitive days the choice made the difference between life and death．The crisis we meet today are unlikely to be so extreme，but however little the stress，it involves the same response．All the energy is shifted to cope with the stress．It is when such a reaction lasts long，through continued exposure to stress，that health becomes endangered．Such serious conditions as high blood pressure and heart disease have established links with stress．Stress in some people produces stomach disorders，while others experience tensionheadaches．Since we cannot remove stress from our 1ives，We need to find ways to cope with it．26．People are finding less and less time for relaxing themselves because .A．they are working harder than they used toB．they are often too busy to find the timeC．they are not clear of how to relax by themselvesD．they are suffering from the effects of stress27．What is implied but not stated in the passage?A．The art of relaxation can greatly help people bear stress．B．People in primitive days know certain ways to deal with stress．C．If one gets into the habit of relaxing every day he can overcome stress easily．D．Stress can lead to serious health problem if one is exposed to it for too long．28．The underlined sentence in Paragraph 2 suggests that ．A．stress is not always a bad thing for peopleB．stress has a bad reputation of causing ill healthC．stress is not so terrible as people often believe it to beD．stress is always harmful to people all the time29．According to this passage，which of the following statements is true?A．Relaxation in life only benefits us mentally．B．Different people can stand different amounts of stress.C．All the stress can lead to poor performance．D．Large amounts of stress is important to people's lives．30．What is the writer's attitude to stress according to the passage?A．Stress as well as relaxation is essential for a healthy mind and body．B．Stress should not be rid completely from the life．C．Stress produces both positive and negative effects on people．D．People usually work better under stress if they are healthy．Section C(10marks）Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage．One Sunday morning when I was in my early twenties I was reading a magazine about a woman whose worst nightmare had come true: the small plane she was traveling in, along with her father and four other passengers, crashed in tropical waters. Separated from her father and others,she did something she’d never done before – she prayed. She prayed to God to help her have the strength to swim in water for ten minutes, just ten minutes she made herself unharmed through the night by one prayer at a time until she returned safely to shore, where she was reunited safely to shore, where she was reunited with her father.For the life of me, I could not put the magazine down. Every single little prayer she prayed was answered, instantly. She was an ordinary woman just like me, so if she could pray and get help immediately, why couldn’t I?By the time I finished reading the article, the possibility of answered prayer in my life seemed within reach. With just the belief in the possibility, the door opened. My life changed in that instant, but I didn’t know it yet: I received my first answer to a prayer I did n ot even know I had.Years later I could come to understand that every prayer—long or short, silent or aloud, angry or grateful, tearful or fearful—is answered through you when you are open to receive. Prayer became a lifeline for me, and prayer by prayer I followed in the footsteps of my heroine, one bite-size prayer at a time, until I came across the hidden truth about prayer: when we are open to receive, every prayer is answered.31. What happened to the woman when she travelled in a small plane? (No more than 10 words) (2 marks)___________________________________________________________ 32. Why did the woman pray to God? (No more than 11words) (2 marks) __________________________________________________________________________33. What did the author decide to do after reading the article? (No more than 10 words) (3 marks) __________________________________________________________________________34. What is the hidden truth that the author has found? (No more than 10 words) (3 marks)湖南省长沙市明德中学2015届高三上学期第5周周考英语试题参考答案1-15：CBCDC, DDCDB, AACCD16---20 DAADD 21-25 BADBA 26—30 BCABC31. The plane she was traveling in crashed in tropical waters.(根据第一段中的“the small plane…crashed in tropical waters”可知)32. Because she expected to get the strength to get to shore.(根据第一段中的“She prayed to God to help her have the strength”及“she returned safely to shore”可知)33.She/ He decided to learn from the woman, pray to God.34. When we are open to receive, every prayer is answered.(根据最后一段中的“I came across the hidden truth about prayer: when we are open to receive, every prayer is answered”可知)。

2015年湖南省普通高中学业水平考试试卷本试题卷分听力技能、知识运用、阅读技能、写作技能四个部分，共7页。

时量120 分钟，满分100分。

第一部分听力技能（共两节，满分20分）做听力技能时，请先在试题卷上作答。

听力技能结束前，你将有两分钟的时间将第1 至第16小题的答案转涂到答题卡上，将第17至20小题的答案转写到答题卡上。

第一节听力理解（共16小题；每小题1分，满分16分）听下面9段对话。

每段对话后有一个或一个以上小迹，从题中所给的A 、B 、C 选项 中选出最佳选项，并标在试题卷的相应位置。

听每段对话前，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。

每段对话读两遍。

例 听下面一段对话，回答第1小题。

1 How much is the shirt?A £19.15.B £9.18.C £9.15.答案是C 。

.听下面一段对话，回答第1小题。

1What would the man like to drink? A Milk.B Tea.C Coffee.听下面一段对话，回答第2小题。

2How much does a pair of shoes cost? A $60.B $80.C $100.听下面一段对话，回答第3小题，3Where is the woman going? A To the shop.B To the library.听下面一段对话，回答第4小题。

4Why has the woman come to see the doctor? A She has a bad cough. B She has a headache.听下面一段对话，回答第5小题，5What does the girl want to be when she grows up? A A lawyer.B An artist.听下面一段对话，回答第6至第7两个小题。

2015年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试英语（湖南卷）PartⅠListening Comprehension (30 marks)Section A （22.5 marks）Directions: In this section, you will hear six conversations between two speakers. For each conversation, there are several questions and each question is followed by three choices marked A, B and C．Listen carefully and then choose the best answer for each question. You will hear each conversation TWICE.Conversation 11．When does the woman usually get home from work?A．About 6:30．B．About 7:30．C．About 8:30．2．What did the woman do last night?A．She watched TV.B．She recorded a program.C．She prepared for a lecture.Conversation 23．How often does the man exercise at the gym?A．Every day. B．Every two days. C．Once a week. 4．Where will the two speakers meet before doing exercise this Friday?A．At the park. B．At the cafe. C．At the cinema.Conversation 35．What is Mr. Chester doing?A．Telephoning someone.B．Speaking to the woman.C．Leaving the man a message.6．What is the man's last name?A．Oliver. B．Horst. C．Robert.Conversation 47．Why will the woman be late?A．She didn't catch the train.B．She didn't finish her paper.C．She didn't wake up in time.8．Where is the man?A．At the station. B．At home. C．At the office. 9．What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?A．Teacher and student.B．Parent and child.C．Husband and wife.Conversation 510．For whom does the woman buy the T-shirt?A．Herself. B．Her husband. C．Her friend. 11．How much does the T-shirt normally cost?A．$54．B．$60．C．$70．12．Why does the salesman agree to sell the T-shirt at $48?A．It is cheaper online. B．He is in a hurry. C．A button is lost.Conversation 613．When did the woman arrive?A．Friday. B．Saturday. C．Sunday.14．What major did the man choose in the end?A．English. B．Biology. C . History. 15．What suggestion does the man give on reading the books?A．Making notes.B．Skimming first.C．Reading word by word.Section B（7.5 marks）Directions: In this section, you will hear a short passage. Listen carefully and then fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Fill in each blank with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.You will hear the short passage TWICEPart ⅡLanguage Knowledge (45 marks)Section A (15 marks)Directions:For each of the following unfinished sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D．Choose the one that best completes the sentence.21．It was when we were returning home ________ I realized what a good feeling it was to have helped someone in trouble.A．which B．that C．where D．how22．As you go through this book, you ________ that each of the millions of people who lived through World War II had a different experience.A．will find B．foundC．had found D．have found23．Only after talking to two students ________ that having strong motivation is one of the biggest factors in reaching goals.A．I did discover B．did I discoverC．I discovered D．discovered24．Video games can be a poor influence if ________ in the wrong hands.A．to leave B．leaving C．leave D．left 25．I wasn't able to hide my eagerness when I ________, "What do you wish me to do now?"A．ask B．have asked C．am asking D．asked 26．You have to know ________ you're going if you are to plan the best way of getting there.A．what B．that C．where D．who 27．It is important to remember that success ________ a sum of small efforts made each day and often ________ years of achieve.A．is; takes B．are; takes C．are; take D．is; take 28．He must have sensed that I ________ him. He suddenly glanced at me and said quietly, "Why are you staring at me like that?"A．would look at B．looked atC．was looking at D．am looking at29．It is a truly delightful place, ________ looks the same as it must have done 100 years ago with its winding streets and pretty cottages..A．as B．where C．that D．which 30．________ what you’re doing today important, because you’re trading a day of your life for itA．Make B．To make C．Making D．Made31．1 am looking forward to the day ________ my daughter can read this book and know my feelings for her.A．as B．why C．when D．where 32．All we need ________ a small piece of land where we can plant various kinds of fruit trees throughout the growing seasons of the year.A．are B．was C．is D．were 33．I t’s not doing the things we like, but liking the things we have to do ________ makes life happy.A．that B．which C．what D．who 34．Whenever you ________ a present, you should think about it from the receiver’s point of view.A．bought B．have bought C．will buy D．buy 35．________ ourselves from the physical and mental tensions, we each need deep thought and inner quietness.A．Having freed B．Freed C．To free D．Freeing Section B (18 marks)Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D．Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.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 the 46 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．quiet 37．A．end B．aim C．rule D．plan 38．A．guessing B．shaking C．responding D．laughing 39．A．eyes B．mouths C．books D．doors 40．A．Punctually B．Importantly C．Amazingly D．Obviously 41．A．passed one on B．gave one back C．turned one in D．took one out 42．A．slept B．nodded C．waited D．continued 43．A．talking B．singing C．dancing D．listening 44．A．legs B．heads C．arms D．shoulders 45．A．teach B．imagine C．play D．understand 46．A．unprepared B．unspoken C．unknown D．unforgotten 47．A．games B．music C．tears D．knowledge Section C (12 marks)Directions:Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the context.Research has become both simpler and more complex. It's simpler because, 48 you have computer, you can find information you need by searching the Internet. For all you information, you don't have to go to 49 library to find the relevant resource and take notes on it. Instead, you can find some sources from the Internet 50 printthe copies needed. Remember, however, that you should usually consult different types of sources. That is, you 51 always rely just on the Internet for you research.While finding information is easier than ever, at the same time, researching has become 52 complex. There is a lot more material available, which means you may be overwhelmed 53 the amount of information. You need to learn 54 to sort through and find the relevant information for your particular project. Also, 55 need to check the accuracy of it.Part ⅢReading Comprehension (30 marks)Directions:Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished .statements For each of them there are four chokes marked A．B．C and D．Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage.A56．Michael Horan wrote the letter mainly to show that _______.A．drivers should be polite to cyclistsB．road accidents can actually be avoidedC．some pedestrians are a threat to road safetyD．walking while using phones hurts one's eyes 57．Carol Harvey suggests that cyclists should _______.A．be provided with enough roadsB．be asked to ride on their own lanesC．be made to pay less tax for cyclingD．be fined for laughing at policemen58．What is a complaint of JML?A．Very few drivers are insured.B．Cyclists ride fast on pavements.C．Pedestrians go through red traffic lights.D．Horse riders disrespect other road users.59．The underlined word "they" in the third letter refers to ______.A．accidents B．vehicles C．pedestrians D．cyclists 60．The three letters present viewpoints on _______.A．real source of road dangerB．ways to improve road facilitiesC．measures to punish road offencesD．increased awareness of road rulesBIn its early history, Chicago had floods frequently, especially in the spring, making the streets so muddy that people, horses, and carts got stuck. An old joke that was popular at the time went something like this: A man is stuck up to his waist in a muddy Chicago street. Asked if he needs help, he replies, "No, thanks. I've got a good horse under me."The city planner decided to build an underground drainage (排水) system, but there simply wasn't enough difference between the height of the ground level and the water level. The only two options were to lower the Chicago River or raise the city.An engineer named Ellis Chesbrough convinced me the city that it had no choice but to build the pipes above ground and then cover them with dirt. This raised the level of the city's streets by as much as 12 feet.This of course created a new problem: dirt practically buried the first floors of every building in Chicago. Building owners were faced with a choice: either change the first floors of their buildings into basements, and the second stories into main floors, or hoist the entire buildings to meet the new street level. Small wood-frame buildings could be lifted fairly easily. But what about large, heavy structures like Tremont Hotel, which was a six-story brick building?That's where George Pullman came in. He had developed some house-movingskills successfully. To lift a big structure like the Tremont Hotel, Pullman would place thousands of jackscrews (螺旋千斤顶) beneath the building's foundation. One man was assigned to operate each section of roughly 10 jackscrews. At Pullman's signal each man turned his jackscrew the same amount at the same time, thereby raising the building slowly and evenly. Astonishingly, the Tremont Hotel stay open during the entire operation, and many of its guests didn't even notice anything was happening. Some people like to say that every problem has a solution. But in Chicago's early history, every engineering solution seemed to create a new problem. Now that Chicago's waste water was draining efficiently into the Chicago River, the city's next step was to clean the polluted river.61．The author mentions the joke to show ______.A．horses were fairly useful in ChicagoB．Chicago's streets were extremely muddyC．Chicago was very dangerous in the springD．the Chicago people were particularly humorous62．The city planners were convinced by Ellis Chesbrough to_______.A．get rid of the street dirtB．lower the Chicago RiverC．fight against heavy floodsD．build the pipes above ground63．The underlined word "hoist" in Paragraph 4 means "_______".A．change B．lift C．repair D．decorate64．What can we conclude about the moving operation of the Tremont Hotel?A．It went on smoothly as intended.B．It interrupted the business of the hotel.C．It involved Pullman turning ten jackscrews.D．It separated the building from its foundation.65．The passage is mainly about the early Chicago's ______.A．popular life styles and their influencesB．environmental disasters and their causesC．engineering problems and their solutionsD．successful businessmen and their achievementsCHave your parents ever inspected your room to see if you cleaned it properly? Imagine having your entire houses, garage, and yard inspected at any time—with no warning. Inspections were a regular part of lighthouse (灯塔) living, and a keeper's reputation depended on results. A few times each year, an inspector arrived to look over the entire light station. The inspections were supposed to be a surprise, but keeper sometimes had advance notice.Once lighthouses had telephones, keepers would call each other to warn that the inspector was approaching. After boats began flying special flags noting the inspector aboard, the keeper's family made it a game to see who could notice the boat first. As soon as someone spotted the boat, everyone would do last-minute tidying and change into fancy clothes. The keeper then scurried to put on his dress uniform and cap. Children of keepers remember inspectors wearing white gloves to run their fingers over door frames and windowsills looking for dust.Despite the serious nature of inspections, they resulted in some funny moments. Betty Byrnes remembered when her mother did not have time to wash all the dishes before an inspection. At the time, people did not have dishwashers in their homes. In an effort to clean up quickly, Mrs. Byrnes tossed all the dishes into a big bread pan, covered them with a cloth and stuck them in the oven. If the inspector opened the oven door, it would look like bread was baking. he never did.One day, Glenn Furst's mother put oil on the kitchen floor just before the inspector entered their house. Like floor wax, the oil made the floors shiny and helped protect the wood. This time, though, she used a little too much oil. When the inspector extended his hand to greet Glenn's mother, he slipped on the freshly oiled surface. "He came across that floor waving his arms like a young bird attempting its first flight," Glenn late wrote. After he steadied himself, he shook Glenn's mother's hand, and the inspection continued as though nothing had happened.66．What does Paragraph I tell us about the inspection at the light station?A．It was carried out once a year.B．It was often announced in advance.C．It was important for the keeper's fame.D．It was focused on the garage and yard.67．The family began making preparations immediately after ______.A．one of the members saw the boatB．a warning call reached the lighthouseC．the keeper put on the dress uniform and capD．the inspector flew special flags in the distance68．Mrs. Byrnes put the dishes in the oven because this would ______.A．result in some funB．speed up washing themC．make her home look tidyD．be a demand from the inspector69．If the inspector had opened the oven door, he would have seen _______.A．an empty panB．many clean dishesC．pieces of baked breadD．a cloth covering something70．The inspector waved his arms ______.A．to try his best to keep steadyB．to show his satisfaction with the floorC．to extend a warm greeting to Glenn's motherD．to express his intention to continue the inspectionPart IV Writing (45 marks)Section A (10 marks)Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in the numbered blanks by using the information from the passage.Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.Not all print dictionaries are the same, as you will notice when you select one. To make a wise selection, you should know how to distinguish among three kinds of print dictionaries: pocket, desk, and unabridged. You should also know the copyright date of your dictionary, and check is special features.A pocket dictionary is small. Generally, it contains no more than 75000 entries, making it hardly to carry to class and efficient to use. However, a pocket dictionary doesn't contain enough entries to be adequate for college reference homework. In addition, the information about each word in a pocket dictionary is generally limited. A desk dictionary is medium sized, generally containing over 100,000 entries as well as extra features. For college work, you should own a current desk dictionary. An unabridged dictionary is a complete dictionary. Abridged dictionaries, such as pocket and desk dictionaries, are shortened. Because unabridged dictionaries contain nearly all English words, they are large and heavy. They are often used by schools and libraries.If the copyright date of your current dictionary shows that it was published five or more years ago, consider investing in a more recent edition. English is a dynamic language that admits new words and recognizes changes in meaning, spelling, and usage of familiar words. This is reflected in an up-to-date dictionary.In selecting a dictionary, check the features it offers besides vocabulary definitions. Many editions contain signs, symbols and foreign words. Some also contain CD-ROMs and access to special online features.Section B (10 mark.)Directions: Read the following passage. Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage.Walk Out of the Comfort Zone and Try New Things For most high school students, free periods are useless. From what I have seen, few do homework, instead many are on their phones and talking, making it impossible for those who actually want to do work to complete any. As a senior next year, I think extra periods should be used to take optional subjects.Our school offers many classes. Now is the time to experiment in different fields ofstudy. We will never know if we are interested or talented in a subject if we don't try it.In my 8th grade, I was told that I had to take an art class as a graduation requirement; so in the 9th grade I took Studio and Art. One of the projects was to build a clay pot, but I built mine incorrectly, so it broke in the kiln (窑). I found out that I have no artistic ability at all, and now I know for sure that I do not want to be an artist. However, the class was one of my favorites that year. I was able to try new activities and test my ability.Walk out of our comfort zone and try new things! College is when we should focus on a specific major, but high school is when we have to figure it out.Half of all college students change their major at some point. By doing that hundreds of dollars are wasted on classes that they would have never needed to take. So use our extra periods to find out what we want to do in college. The classes we choose can impact us in future. Taking optional subjects will enrich our mind. It will also show colleges we are diverse students.81．How should we use our extra periods in the author's opinion?(No more than 9 words) (2 marks) ______________________________________________________________________ 82．Why does the author think we should experiment in different fields of study?(No more than 17 words) (2 marks) ______________________________________________________________________ 83．Why did the clay pot show the author's lack of artistic ability?(No more than 10 words) (3 marks) ______________________________________________________________________ 84．According to the author, how will taking optional subjects impact up in the future?(No more than 13 words) (3 marks) ______________________________________________________________________ Section C (25 marks)Directions:Write an English composition according to the instructions given below.请以老师当众表扬你为话题, 用下面所给的句子开头, 续写一篇英语短文。

湖南省长沙市明德中学2015届高三上学期第10周周考英语试题时量：40分钟满分：55 分命题老师：Section A （15 marks）Choose the one that best completes the sentence．1．The ability one’s idea decides how far one can get along with one's colleagues．A．expressing B．expressed C．to express D．to be express 2．China’s northwest regions ____ to invest more in infrastructure, tourism and tourism-related industries to attract more visitors to the ancient Silk Road.A. had plannedB. are planningC. would planD. is planning 3．The headmaster is said to have returned from Vancouver, where he with another sister school－Westside School．A．would sign B．is signing C．signs D．signed4．A new eye exercise _______ to be cleaner and safer has been adopted by a primary school at Xiasha district of Huangzhou this semester.A. saidB. to sayC. sayingD. is said5. ________developing countries are seeing great development, they are still poorer than many countries in other parts of the world.A. Now thatB. WhileC. WhenD. In case 6．Very often, a small amount of the food ordered at restaurants left over, but, to our delight, the majority of the diners seen to pack the leftover home．A．is; are B．is; is C．are; are D．are; is 7．—Have you heard about the recent air disaster?—Sure, it the only thing on the news for the last three weeksA．would be B．is C．has been D．will be8. The infrastructure of a country is________ makes everything run well.A. thatB. whichC. whatD. it9．Li Lei is good at politics, geography and history, he is going to major in college．A．none of that B．one of which C．none of them D．none of it 10．Mr. Smith, with depression eating disorders and alcohol abuse for years, finallyunderstood the importance of health．A．having struggled B．struggling C．struggled D．to struggle 11．One of our rules here is that every student wear school uniform while at school．A．might B．could C．shall D．will12．As her parents are getting older and older，Lydia doesn't feel like abroad, A．study B．to study C．studied D．studying 13．Not until she retired half a year ago more time to share with her children．A．did she have B．she had had C．had she had D．she had 14．“Internet-based banking is a significant step in China’s financial reform,”Premier Li said,_____ that the government will provide a good environment for the development of private and online banks.A. stressesB. stressingC. stressedD. stress 15．Whether you prefer to work after graduation, _____ close contacts with your family members.A. keepB. keepingC. to keepD. keptSection B. Reading Comprehension（30 marks）Directions : Read the following three passages. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage．AMany American colleges and universities require applications for the fall term to be completed by January 1st．But some have deadlines of December lst．So this was a proper week for a research group in California to release its latest "national report card on higher education”．The National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education calls it "Measuring Up"．The report says the price of college has increased more than 400% since 1982. Costs have climbed much faster than other prices -as well as the wages of average families．The group warns that a continuation of these trends would put higher education beyond the reach of most Americans．And it would mean greater debt for those who do go to college．The report also expresses concern that the United States is losing its leadership in sendingyoung people to college．Earlier progress can be seem the percentage of Americans age 35 and older who have a college degree．In a comparison of 29 countries, the United States is second, after Canada．But today other countries are making progress more quickly．The United States is tenth in the percentage of college-educated adults age 25 to 34．And it is seventh in the percentage of 18 to 24-year-olds in college．Also, a lot of students drop out．The report says college completion "has never been a strength" of American higher education．Among the 29 countries, the United States is fourteenth in college completion rates．16．The report may be released in____________.A．November B．December C．September D．January 17．The underlined word "it" refers to " "．A．a research group in CaliforniaB．the latest national report card on higher educationC．the National Center for Public Policy and Higher EducationD．applications for the fall term18．As mentioned in the passage, ．A．the number of college students has climbed over the past decadeB．the college expenses may be a burden to studentsC．the USA ranks first in sending young people to collegeD．the USA is tenth in the percentage of college-educated students19．According to the passage, America falls most behind in the percentage of A．graduates aged 35 and older B．graduates aged 25 to 34C．graduates aged 18 to 24 D．college completion20．What is the passage mainly about?A．The increasing price of American college．B．A research on American higher education．C．The difficulties faced by American colleges．D．Applications for higher education in America．BHere is some must-know information on how people behave in doing business in some countries.In BrazilBrazilians are warm and friendly. They often stand close when talking and it is common for them to touch the person on the shoulder. People often greet each other (particularly women) with light cheek kisses. Schedules tend to be flexible, with business meetings sometimes starting later than planned. But to be safe, be on time. Meals can stretch for hours—there’s no such thing as rushing a meal in Brazil. Lunches also can start in the mid to late afternoon. Brazilians are social, preferring face-to-face communication over mails or phone calls.In SingaporeSingaporeans shake hands when they meet and often also greet each other with a small, polite bow. Business cards should be offered and received with two hands. Arriving late is considered disrespectful. So be on time. Efficiency is the goal, so meetings and dealings often are fast-paced. Singaporeans are direct in their discussions, even when the subject is about money. Rank is important and authority is respected. This determines both people interact in meetings. For example, people avoid disagreeing outright with someone with a higher rank.In the United Arab EmiratesIn the UAE, status is important, so the most senior or oldest should be greeted first with their titles. The handshake seems to be longer than elsewhere. So, do not pull away the handshake. Women should cover themselves when it comes to dress. Men also tend to be covered from neck to elbows and down to the knees. People do not avoid entertaining in their homes, but they also hold business meals at restaurants. Touching or passing food or eating with your left hand is to be avoided. When meetings are one-to-one, if your host offers you coffee, you should refuse. It might seem odd, but it is a cultural tradition. Coffee should only be accepted if it is always set out or presented.In SwitzerlandThe Swiss tend to be formal and address each other by last name. They also are respectful of private lives. You should be careful not to ask about personal topics. Punctuality is vital, something that comes from a deep respect for others’ time. Arrive at any meeting or event a few minutes early to be safe. They also have clear structure in their companies. Higher-ups make thefinal decisions, even if others might disagree. Neat, clean dress is expected. The Swiss follow formal table manners. They also keep their hands visible at the table and their elbows off the table. It is polite to finish the food on your plate.21. The passage is mainly about ________.A. communication typesB. the workplace atmosphereC. customs and social mannersD. living conditions and standards22. Why do Singaporeans avoid arguing with their boss?A. They put efficiency in the first place.B. They dislike face-to-face communication.C. They want to finish meetings as quickly as possible.D. They are supposed to obey the person of a higher rank.23. In the UAE, when should you refuse the coffee if it is offered?A. When greeting seniors.B. When meeting the host alone.C. When attending a presentation.D. When dining with business partners.24. In which country do people care about where to put their hands at the dinner table?A. In Brazil.B. In Singapore.C. In the United Arab Emirate.D. In Switzerland.25. Where will we find this passage probably?A. A handbook.B. A daily newspaper.C. A medical magazine.D. A textbook.CI'm so blessed to have a career in which I get to travel all over the world speaking with amazing people and seeing beautiful places．Along with my travels comes the reality of airport security lines and screenings．Sometimes quick, but often inconvenient airport screenings have become an accepted and necessary part of our travel process．We all accept the security screening and the inconvenience of it because it is a system that is in place to protect us．It is designed to protect us from those who will harm or endanger our lives．But now that we have all accepted the need from security checkpoints to protect us from evilpeople meaning us harm, what security system do you have for yourself to guard you from the terrorizing（引起恐慌的）thoughts and fears that endanger you and bring your life to an end?Protect yourself! Why let those terrorizing thoughts run through your mind freely? Why let them continue to keep you from living your dream? I have learned that fear is mental projection (预测）of something that has not yet happened．What we call fear is actually pain from the expectation that something bad will happen．What if, instead of running from it like you always have, you choose to face it? You would strip away the exaggerated（夸大的）expectation and would instead be left with the real components of the situation．Make the terrorizing fear pass through a security checkpoint in your mind．Face it and make “ accountable. Ask yourself, "What is true about this situation?" Look at the fear and terrorizing thought on all sides and study it so that you can understand its root．This will conquer it and help you use the fear as a tool instead of a prison．26．What does the author think of the airport screenings?A．Comfortable and protective．B．Troublesome and unnecessary．C．Troublesome but acceptable．D．Fearful but protective,27．What does the underlined phrase "strip away" in Paragraph 5 mean?A．Get rid of．B．Make use of．C．Give away．D．Bring out．28．What is the author's advice on protecting ourselves from terrorizing thoughts?A．Let them run through the mind freely.B．Ignore the things that have not happened．C．Keep them out of the security checkpoint．D．Face and study them till we conquer them．29．It can be learnt from the passage thatA．our mind is full of terrorizing thoughtsB．fear is a physical response to somethingC．fear can help us if we use it properlyD．not all of us need to have a security system30．What is the passage mainly about?A．The terrorizing thoughts and fear in our mind．”B．Advice on traveling around the world by air．C．The airport security lines and screenings．Section C Read the passage: Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage．Philippe Croizon has swum across the English Channel successfully 16 years after losing all his limbs（四肢）in an electrical accident．He said with excitement that he was "the happiest man alive" and he had done it to inspire all those who think life is nothing but suffering．He set off from Folkestone in southern England just before 8:00 a.m on Saturday, and arrived at the French coast near Wissant just before 9:30 p．m．,pushed by his specially designed flipper-shaped prosthetic legs（鳝状假肢）．Steadying himself with the remains of his arms, Croizon kept up a' constant speed in good weather and was accompanied by wild dolphins for part of the crossing．"For a while, I didn't realize what I'd done．It was only that night, when t went to bed, that suddenly I burst out laughing and told myself, ‘You did it!'," he told reporters by telephone from his home in northern France．In 1994 Croizon was hit by a 20,OOO-volt charge．"I was on my hospital bed, and surgeons had just finished cutting off' my last limb．You can imagine how that felt．And, then I saw a television documentary on a female swimmer who crossed the Channel," he explained．"There and then, I asked myself, &Why not me one day? "'Croizon trained for two years and last month completed a 12-hour swim between the ports of Noirmoutier and Pornic on France's Atlantic coast, but his final Channel crossing was much faster than he had expected．"At one point I told myself, 6 slow down, or you'll never get there if you try to keep up this speed'．I wanted to slow clown, but I couldn't．I didn't want to disappoint anyone," he said, adding that he had expected to be at sea for 24 hours and declaring that his next long-distance challenge would be to swim between Europe and Africa．31．How did Croizon feel when he reached his destination? （no more than 3 words）（2 marks）32．What is Croizon purpose to swim across the English Channel? （no more than 13 words）（2 marks）33．How did Croizon come up with the idea of crossing the Channel after his operation?（no more than 11 words）（3 marks）34．Why did Croizon want to slow down while crossing the Channel?（no more than 10 words）（3 marks）湖南省长沙市明德中学2015届高三上学期第10周周考英语试题参考答案1---5. CBDAB 6--10. ACCBA 11--15. CDABA15---20. ABBDB 21---25. CDBDA 26---30. CADCD31. He felt excited.32. He wanted to inspire those who think life is nothing but suffering./He wanted to encouragepeople who think negatively.33. He got encouragement /inspiration from a female/woman swimmer who crossed the Channel.34. He feared that swimming fast would make him tired./ He was afraid swimming fast would exhaust him.。

高中英语真题:学2015届高三上学期10月模块检测英语试题第I卷（选择题，共85分）注意：1. 答题前，考生务必用黑色碳素笔将自己的姓名、准考证号、考场号、座位号在答题卡上填写清楚，并请认真填涂准考证号。

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第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）1. What does the woman want to do?A. Find a place.B. Buy a map.C. Get an address.2. What will the man do for the woman?A. Repair her car.B. Give her a ride..C. Pick up her aunt.3. Who might Mr. Peterson be?A. A new professor.B. A department head.C. A company director.4. What does the man think of the book?A. Quite difficult..B. Very interesting.C. Too simple.5. What are the speakers talking about?A. Weather.B. Clothes.C. News.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。

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6. Why is Harry unwilling to join the woman?A. He has a pain in his knee..B. He wants to watch TV.C. He is too lazy.7. What will the woman probably do next?A. Stay at home.B. Take Harry to hospital.C. Do some exercis e.听第7段材料，回答第8 、9题。

2015届明德中学高三英语周考卷五时量：40分钟满分： 55 分命题老师：伍初辉Section A (15 marks) Choose the one that best completes the sentence.1. The word ―media‖ basically refers to ________ we commonly call newspapers, magazines, radios and televisions.A. whichB. thatC. whatD. where2.—Alice won’t join in our discussion tonight.—Oh, she _____. We have already put it off.A. mustn’tB. needn’tC. shouldn’tD. can’t3. He has donated some money to those who________ in poverty, which _______ of great help.A. live, areB. lives, areC. live, isD. lives, is4. If you _________ harder last year, you _________ so upset today.A. worked; would not beB. had worked; would not have beenC. worked; would not have beenD. had worked; would not be5. There are three main classes of drugs, _____ has a different effect on the body.A. each of themB. all of themC. each of whichD. all of which6. The human body consists of organs, each ____a definite job to do.A. haveB. to haveC. hasD. having7. In front of our school _____ on whose tops we can have a clear view of the lake.A. standing two towersB. stands two towersC. do two towers standD. stand two towers8. you put your heart into study，you are sure to get a satisfactory result．A．While B．Until C．As long as D．Even if9. He has a great interest in golf. As a result, he _____ it twice a week in the past year.A. playsB. playedC. had playedD. has been playing10.— Have you finished your work?—Y es. Actually, I _______ it before you came.A. have finishedB. had finishedC. finishedD. would finish11— Has Nancy gone back to her home in the UK?—Y es. She ______ here only for three days with her friends.A. stayedB. had stayedC. has stayedD. was staying12. A 6.3-magnitude earthquake hit Kangding county in Sichuan Saturday, ____ 5 people’s death .A．causing B．cause C．to cause D．caused13. Nervous and anxious, Jill failed ______ a good impression at the job interview.A. to have madeB. makingC. to makeD. having made14._____at the back of the temple is the Tianning Tower, which, _____154 meters into the sky, is the tallest tower of the kind in China.A. Located; risesB. Locating; risingC. Located; risingD. Locating; rises15. I’m still wondering put the Christmas gift under my pillow．A. whom it is thatB. it is whom thatC. it is who thatD. who it is thatSection B (30 marks) Reading ComprehensionAThe emotions of the athletes in the prize-awarding moments are often some of the most unforgettable images of the Olympics．Y et, a number of people have noticed some strange things．Y es, the gold medal winner is filled with pride and excitement, which is to be expected．Y et often, it seems the bronze medal winner is happier than the silver medalist．It is strange that the 3rd place contestant might be happier than someone who did better （the 2nd place）．How can this be so? "What if reasoning can help to explain this interesting effect．In order to understand our world and our choices, we often imagine how things could have been different．A wife may ask, "Would I be happier today if I had married someone else?" Likewise, a student may think, "If 1 had chosen another major, maybe I would have a better shot at getting into graduate school．"In short, " what if thinking allows us to mentally create alternative to our reality．In the Olympics, the "what ifs" of the winners are different．Clearly, the "what ifs" for the gold medalist involve not being No．1—this thought makes this athlete realize how fortunate he or she is．For the bronze medalist, the "what ifs" involve not being on the medal list at all, producing positive feelings．However, for the silver medalist, the "what ifs" can easily make the athlete ponder how things could have been different if he or she has won the gold medal （e.g. what if I practiced harder, and what if I had not made the small error in my routine）．Thus, the "what ifs" that come to mind of the 1st and 3rd place finishers are positive, but the 2nd place finishers have a number of dissatisfying alternatives to reality that can make them feel less happy．16．This passage is mainly about _____．A．who is the happiest among the Olympics medal winners.B．why the prize-awarding moments are unforgettableC．what to pay attention to when watching the Olympic GamesD．why bronze medal winners are happier than silver medalists17．According to the passage, "what if reasoning means ____．A．imagining what things could have been or would be in another situationB．making the best choice in a very difficult situationC．doing the same thing using several different waysD．looking forward to being in a better situation18．The underlined word "ponder" in paragraph 3 can be replaced by "________"．A．think about B．look into C．work on D．worry about 19．Which of the following is the silver medalist's thought according to the passage?A．I feel so fortune that I won the silver prize．B．I feel happy for the first and third place winners．C．It could be worse if I were not on the medal list at all．D．The result could have been better if I had made greater efforts．20．In which part of a newspaper would you most probably read the passage?A．Education B．Family C．Life D．PsychologyBToday, children start to use computers, smart phones and tablets（计算机的手写板）from a very young age. Many parents and child experts believe that this is very wrong. They claim that early exposure to technology can make individuals lazy and distracted. That may be true, but there it is practically impossible to change the world we live in now. What we can do is embrace smart mobile technologies the best way we can.That is Microsoft’s Windows 8 App Store. One of its applications is entirely educational, Windows 8. There, students of all ages can find apps that can greatly help them in their studies. We have prepared the 4 best of them．Wikipedia—Wikipedia is the first place where students search for information. The articles on the popular website are updated regularly and they include many details, figures and resource. With this app, you can access Wikipedia faster than ever．SAS Flash Cards— One of the most effective ways to learn your school or university material is by using the so-called ―flash cards‖. This app, however, allows users to create an entire set of cards in a matter of minutes. Also, the cards can be divided into different subject categories, which makes studying easier and more fun than ever before．Kindle Reader—If you don't have a Kindle e-Book reader, you can use your Windows 8 device. Just install this app and the Kindle word will land in your smart phone, tablet or laptop with the Kin-die Reader W8 app, you can also organize and store all of your favorite books．My Study Life—This application is the mobile version of the website My Study Life. The app can be very useful for students in terms of school and university organization. There you can store all the information you want like homework, assignments and papers. In addition, you can create your own school calendar that will remind you of your upcoming exams, for instance．There is one main reason why these Windows 8 apps are appropriate for students. Apart from useful, they are completely f ree! All you need to do is go to Microsoft’s Windows 8 App Store, download the applications you want and install them onto your device．21．The underlined part means we should __________．A．update the technologies as often as we canB．accept the smart mobile applications willinglyC．purchase a smart mobile with much moneyD．develop some new smart mobile functions22．If you want to know of Rafael Nadal you can use __________．A．Wikipedia B．SAS Flash Cards C．Kindle Reader D．My Study Life 23．The function of ―flash cards‖ is __________．A．to make your smart phone closely attachedB．to update your information every dayC．to help you get your favorite reading materialsD．to help students learn their subjects easily24．We can learn from the passage that __________．A．students can buy the apps at a certain discountB．the applications above are all for nothingC．you should pay much to download the appsD．It’s easy for parents to keep a wat ch on their children25．Which of the following is the best title for the passage?A．Top Windows 8 Apps for Students B．Windows 8 to Be Updated for Students C．Games Apps in Windows 8 Store D．Microsoft Company and Its AppsCHow often do you sit still and do absolutely nothing．The usual answer these days is ―never‖．Or ―hardly ever‖．As the pace of life continues to increase，we are fast losing the art of relaxation．Once you are in the habit of rushing through life，being on the go from morning till night，it is hard to slow down．But relaxation is essential for a healthy mind and body．Stress is a natural part of everyday life．There is no way to avoid it, since it takes many and varied forms-driving in traffic，problems with personal relationships are all different forms of stress．Stress，in fact，is not the “baddy” it is often reputed to be．A certain amount of stress is vital to provide motivation and give purpose to life. It is only when the stress gets out of control that it can lead to poor performance and ill health．The amount of stress a person can withstand(承受) depends very much on the individual．Some people are not afraid of stress，and such characters are obviously prime material for managerial responsibilities．Others lose heart at the first sight of unusual difficulties．When exposed to stress，in whatever form，we react both chemically and physically．In fact we make a choice between ―fight‖ or ―fright‖ and in more primitive days the choice made the difference between life and death．The crisis we meet today are unlikely to be so extreme，but however little the stress，it involves the same response．All the energy is shifted to cope with the stress．It is when such a reaction lasts long，through continued exposure to stress，that health becomes endangered．Such serious conditions as high blood pressure and heart disease have established links with stress．Stress in some people produces stomach disorders，while others experience tension headaches．Since we cannot remove stress from our 1ives，We need to find ways to cope with it．26．People are finding less and less time for relaxing themselves because .A．they are working harder than they used toB．they are often too busy to find the timeC．they are not clear of how to relax by themselvesD．they are suffering from the effects of stress27．What is implied but not stated in the passage?A．The art of relaxation can greatly help people bear stress．B．People in primitive days know certain ways to deal with stress．C．If one gets into the habit of relaxing every day he can overcome stress easily．D．Stress can lead to serious health problem if one is exposed to it for too long．28．The underlined sentence in Paragraph 2 suggests that ．A．stress is not always a bad thing for peopleB．stress has a bad reputation of causing ill healthC．stress is not so terrible as people often believe it to beD．stress is always harmful to people all the time29．According to this passage，which of the following statements is true?A．Relaxation in life only benefits us mentally．B．Different people can stand different amounts of stress.C．All the stress can lead to poor performance．D．Large amounts of stress is important to people's lives．30．What is the writer's attitude to stress according to the passage?A．Stress as well as relaxation is essential for a healthy mind and body．B．Stress should not be rid completely from the life．C．Stress produces both positive and negative effects on people．D．People usually work better under stress if they are healthy．Section C(10marks）Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage．One Sunday morning when I was in my early twenties I was reading a magazine about a woman whose worst nightmare had come true: the small plane she was traveling in, along with her father and four other passengers, crashed in tropical waters. Separated from her father and others, she did something she’d never done before – she prayed. She prayed to God to help her have the strength to swim in water for ten minutes, just ten minutes she made herself unharmed through the night by one prayer at a time until she returned safely to shore, where she was reunited safely to shore, where she was reunited with her father.For the life of me, I could not put the magazine down. Every single little prayer she prayed was answered, instantly. She was an ordinary woman just like me, so if she could pray and get help immediately, why couldn’t I?By the time I finished reading the article, the possibility of answered prayer in my life seemed within reach. With just the belief in the possibility, the door opened. My life changed in that instant, but I didn’t know it yet: I received my first answer to a prayer I did not even know I had.Y ears later I could come to understand that every prayer—long or short, silent or aloud, angry or grateful, tearful or fearful—is answered through you when you are open to receive. Prayer became a lifeline for me, and prayer by prayer I followed in the footsteps of my heroine, one bite-size prayer at a time, until I came across the hidden truth about prayer: when we are open to receive, every prayer is answered.31. What happened to the woman when she travelled in a small plane? (No more than 10 words) (2 marks)__________________________________________________________________________32. Why did the woman pray to God? (No more than 11words) (2 marks) __________________________________________________________________________33. What did the author decide to do after reading the article? (No more than 10 words) (3 marks) __________________________________________________________________________34. What is the hidden truth that the author has found? (No more than 10 words) (3 marks)__________________________________________________________________________Keys:1-15：CBCDC, DDCDB, AACCD16---20 DAADD 21-25 BADBA26—30 BCABC31. The plane she was traveling in crashed in tropical waters.(根据第一段中的―the small plane…crashed in tropical waters‖可知)32. Because she expected to get the strength to get to shore.(根据第一段中的‖She prayed to God to help her have the strength‖及‖she returned safely to shore‖可知)33.She/ He decided to learn from the woman, pray to God.34. When we are open to receive, every prayer is answered.(根据最后一段中的―I came across the hidden truth about prayer: when we are open to receive, every prayer is answered‖可知)Keys:1-15：CBCDC, DDCDB, AACCD16---20 DAADD 21-25 BADBA26—30 BCABC31. The plane she was traveling in crashed in tropical waters.(根据第一段中的―the small plane…crashed in tropical waters‖可知)32. Because she expected to get the strength to get to shore.(根据第一段中的‖She prayed to God to help her have the strength‖及‖she returned safely to shore‖可知)33.She/ He decided to learn from the woman, pray to God.34. When we are open to receive, every prayer is answered.(根据最后一段中的―I came across the hidden truth about prayer: when we are open to receive, every prayer is answered‖可知)Keys:1-15：CBCDC, DDCDB, AACCD16---20 DAADD 21-25 BADBA26—30 BCABC31. The plane she was traveling in crashed in tropical waters.(根据第一段中的―the small plane…crashed in tropical waters‖可知)32. Because she expected to get the strength to get to shore.(根据第一段中的‖She prayed to God to help her have the strength‖及‖she returned safely to shore‖可知)33.She/ He decided to learn from the woman, pray to God.34. When we are open to receive, every prayer is answered.(根据最后一段中的―I came across the hidden truth about prayer: when we are open to receive, every prayer is answered‖可知)Keys:1-15：CBCDC, DDCDB, AACCD16---20 DAADD 21-25 BADBA26—30 BCABC31. The plane she was traveling in crashed in tropical waters.(根据第一段中的―the small plane…crashed in tropical waters‖可知)32. Because she expected to get the strength to get to shore.(根据第一段中的‖She prayed to God to help her have the strength‖及‖she returned safely to shore‖可知)33.She/ He decided to learn from the woman, pray to God.34. When we are open to receive, every prayer is answered.(根据最后一段中的―I came across the hidden truth about prayer: when we are open to receive, every prayer is answered‖可知)。

2015届明德中学高三英语周考卷九时量：40分钟满分： 65 分命题老师：_Section A (15 marks) Choose the best answer:1．Only in this way______ learn English well.A．can we B．we can C．do we D．we do2．I told them not everybody could do it , _________?A．could they B．couldn’t they C．did I D．didn’t I.3．--Where did you see him for the first time?-- It was in the library _________ we read books.A．that B．where C．which D．when4．_______ is known to us all is that the 2016 Olympic Games will take place in Rio de Janeiro.A．As B．What C．That D．It5．–It’s really a pity that I didn’t see you in Shanghai.-- I _________ to see you in the hotel, but I was too busy.A．hope B．had hoped C．hoped D．am hoping 6．More than one student in our class _________ to Beijing, the capital of China.A．has been B．have been C．is D．are7．Canadian airline First Air has equipped its entire fleet with an electric tracking system, ______it nearly impossible for planes to disappear.A. makesB. madeC. makingD. make8．Shanghai authorities are offering psychological aid to those_____ during the stampede at the Bund on New Year’s Eve.A. injuredB. injuringC. injuresD. being injured 9．-- I’m so sorry for breaking the plate, Mom.-- It doesn’t matter．_________ careful next time.A．Being B．Do be C．Do D．To be10．It was unwise of him to _________ the unreliable data in his speech.A．refer to B．referring to C．belong to D．belonging to 11．_________ it rain, the crops would be saved.A．Will B．Should C．Would D．Could12．Year’s end is neither an end nor a beginning but a going on, with the wisdom ______ experience can instill(逐渐灌输) in us.A. whoB. whatC. thatD. as13．Tom has been absent for two days．Do you know what _________ to him?A．has happened B．would happen C．was happened D．had happened 14．Rose _________ tell her mother that she didn’t pass the exam.A．dare not to B．doesn’t dare to C．doesn’t dare D．dares not15．3.It's no good _______ here. Let's go home.A. to waitB. waitedC. waitingD. being waited Section B (18 marks)Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.Carmen’s mother Maria had just survived a serious heart attack. But without a heart transplant her life was in constant 16 .Both the mother and daughter knew that the chances were very small: finding a donor heart that 17 Maria’s blood type could take years. However, Carmen was determined to save her mother. She kept 18 hospitals all over the country.Days stretched out. By Christmas, Maria had trouble 19 from one end of the room to the other. Carmen lost all hope. She fell into a corner of the hospital, crying.“Are you okay?” a man asked.Carmen sobbed as she told the stranger her story. This middle-aged man was named Frank, whose wife, Cheryl, a tender and devoted mother of four lovely children, had been in hospital with a brai n disease and wouldn’t 20 it through the night. Suddenly, an idea came to Frank’s mind. He knew Cheryl had always wanted to 21 something from herself. Could her heart go to Carmen’s mother?After reviewing the data, doctors 22 Frank that his w ife’s heart was by some miracle a perfect fit for Carmen’s mother. They were able to 23 the transplant.That cold night, when Cheryl was declared dead, Frank came to knock at Maria’s door. She was 24 for Frank’s family as she had been doing every day recently. Though Maria had never met Frank before, they both felt a strange bond as they hugged and cried.On New Year’s Eve, Carmen attended Cheryl’s 25 with Frank’s family, who were singing their favorite song “My heart will go on.”One day late r, on New Year’s Day, Maria 26 with Cheryl’s heart. Yes, Cheryl’s loving heart would go on, for it was 27 in another loving mother’s chest.16. A. change B. danger C. disorder D. pain17. A. matched B. replaced C. controlled D. cooperated18. A. finding B. phoning C. touring D. interrupting19. A. rolling B. running C. walking D. jumping20. A. put B. support C. pass D. make21. A. save B. recycle C. donate D. separate22. A. informed B. warned C. congratulated D. reminded23. A. give up B. carry out C. search after D. put off24. A. praying B. begging C. decorating D. singing25 A. funeral B. operation C. performance D. anniversary26. A. passed away B. woke up C. left behind D. dressed up27. A. active B. alive C. necessary D. changeableSection C (12marks)Directions: complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the context.On the first day of classes at a Los Angeles high school, several American boys came up to a Chinese boy and said: “Hi, what’s up?” 28 hearing their greeting, the boy, 29 had just moved to the US with his parents, raised his head and looked at the sky.This is a story told by David Chen, 30 31-year-old actor in Taiwan who recently launched a Sina mini-blog, on which he teaches easy English expressions.“ To me, the mini-blog is 31 a mirror．When I read the comments, I see myself more clearly.”Chen made a breakthrough last year 32 he had a double-eyelid surgery．“I like making changes and I think it’s necessary,” he said．“I know many fans like my pretty boy image．But now I’m growing up, I want to look rougher and 33 matur e.”“When you have a new haircut, you do not need to explain it．__34___ is just like changing your mood to do so–if you feel happy, that’s great,” said Chen．“Young people should realizethat sometimes you can just do what you want to do．You will eventually get support from others if you dare to be 35 .”Section D (10 marks) Directions: Read the following passage. Answer the questions : United Nations officials say now fewer people than they thought are infected with the AIDS virus.Last year, the agency known as UNAIDS thought that 39.5 million people were living with HIV．On Tuesday it reduced by 16% to a little more than 33 million.Agency officials say the low number reflects better information form more countries．The agency reduced the number for five African countries: Angola, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria and Zimbabwe.Also, UNAIDS says it now believes the number of new HIV cases per year reached a high in the late 1990s at more than three million．This year, it thinks that 2.5 million people became infected, and 2 million people died of AIDS.Luckily, better treatments are saving lives, and more people are getting the drugs.Yet even as the number of new infections has dropped, UN officials say AIDS is still one of the leading causes of the death worldwide, and the major cause in Africa．African death rates remain high, they say, because treatment needs are not being met．Sub-Saharan Africa had almost 70% of the new cases of HIV reported this year．UNAIDS officials say this is a sharp reduction since 2001, but there is a need to further improve research method.Billions of dollars are being spent preventing and treating HIV．Experts worry that the new number may lead to a drop in financial support．But UNAIDS officials say they do not change the need for immediate action and more money．They warn that in some countries, infection rates that were falling are rising again now．Section BDirections: Read the following passage．Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage and required words limit．Write your answers on your answer sheet.Scientists have determined it's not advisable to hurry marriage. But what’s the best age to wed?When Avril Lavigne announced she was splitting from her husband, comments from her friends suggested that she was only 21 when she tied the knot and later she said that she realized she'd been too young to make such a life-altering decision. Could fellow young celebrity divorcées(离婚者) Reese Witherspoon, Kate Hudson, and Britney Spears have also hit the same age-related issue?The Magic NumberThere are practical reasons for the mid-20s dividing line, and most of them boil down to two biggies: education and money.It turns out that the more years of higher education a woman has under her belt on her wedding day, the lower the chances that she'll get divorced ... and by 25, you're more likely to have earned a degree or two. Educated women tend to be more confident about who they are and less willing to settle for a man who doesn't meet their standards.Odds(可能性) are that by 25 you're also supporting yourself, so there's less incentive（刺激; 鼓励）for you to rush into marriage because you're seeking financial security from him. But the marriage-related benefits of working and having money of your own go beyond feeling secure. Learning to budget your cash carefully when you're single will help you avoid financial problems—one of the main causes of couple fights—for the rest of your life.Knowing the Real YouAt 25, you've had time for some crucial life experiences, including a relationship or two that may have improved your Mr. Right radar. You've probably dated enough to have a better idea of what you don't want in a man, which makes it easier to know what you can live with and can't live without.Perhaps the most important aspect of waiting is that you'll know what your goals and values really are. While you don't want to marry someone just like you, marriage is a lot easier if you two share a similar outlook on life.Twenty-four and already married to the man of your dreams? Don't worry: Many young marriages survive. But given the choice, you might consider putting off the big day until your mid-20s or later.46. What main factors influence the mid-20s dividing line? (No more than 3 words) _________________________________________________________________47. According to the author, why does a couple probably fight？(No more than 4 words) _________________________________________________________________48. How do you know what you don’t want in a man? (No more than 5 words)________________________________________________________________49. What suggestion does the passage mainly give? (No more than 10 words)_________________________________________________________________周考九答案：1—15 ADBBB ACABA BCABC 16--27 BABCD CABAA BB28．Upon/On 29．who 30．a 31．like 32．when/because 33．more 34．It 35．yourself/yourselvesV、摘录信息：36．AIDS 37．Theme 38．Present situation 39．reduced to 40．killed 41．African countries 42．treatments and drugs 43．Problems 44．high death rates 45．less financial supportVI、阅读简答：46. Money and education47. Because of financial problems48. By dating enough./You’ve probably dated enough./ Through some crucial life experiences.49. It’s not advisable to get married before 25 years old. /You’d better not wed until mid-20s. /Put off marriage until your mid-20s or later.周考九答案：1—15 ADBBB ACABA BCABC 16--27 BABCD CABAA BB28．Upon/On 29．who 30．a 31．like 32．when/because 33．more 34．It 35．yourself/yourselvesV、摘录信息：36．AIDS 37．Theme 38．Present situation 39．reduced to 40．killed 41．African countries 42．treatments and drugs 43．Problems 44．high death rates 45．less financial supportVI、阅读简答：46. Money and education47. Because of financial problems48. By dating enough./You’ve probably dated enough./ Through some crucial life experiences.49. It’s not advisable to get married before 25 years old. /You’d better not wed until mid-20s. /Put off marriage until your mid-20s or later.周考九答案：1—15 ADBBB ACABA BCABC 16--27 BABCD CABAA BB28．Upon/On 29．who 30．A 31．like 32．when/because 33．more34．It 35．yourself/yourselvesV、摘录信息：36．AIDS 37．Theme 38．Present situation 39．reduced to 40．killed 41．African countries 42．treatments and drugs 43．Problems 44．high death rates 45．less financial supportVI、阅读简答：46. Money and education47. Because of financial problems48. By dating enough./You’ve probably dated enough./ Through some crucial lif e experiences.49. It’s not advisable to get married before 25 years old. /You’d better not wed until mid-20s. /Put off marriage until your mid-20s or later.。

2015年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试（湖南卷）英语本试卷分为四个部分，共12页。

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满分150分PartⅠListening Comprehension (30 marks)Section A （22.5 marks）Directions: In this section, you will hear six conversations between two speakers. For each conversation, there are several questions and each question is followed by three choices marked A, B and C. Listen carefully and then choose the best answer for each question.You will hear each conversation TWICE.Example：When will the magazine probably arrive？A.Wednesday.B.ThursdayC.Friday.The answer is B.Conversation 11. When does the woman usually get home from work?A. About 6:30.B. About 7:30.C. About 8:30.2. What did the woman do last night?A. She watched TV.B. She recorded a program.C. She prepared for a lecture.Conversation 23. How often does the man exercise at the gym?A. Every day.B. Every two days.C. Once a week.4. Where will the two speakers meet before doing exercise this Friday?A. At the park.B. At the cafe.C. At the cinema. Conversation 35. What is Mr. Chester doing?A. Telephoning someone.B. Speaking to the woman.C. Leaving the man a message.6. What is the man's last name?A. Oliver.B. Horst.C. Robert. Conversation 47. Why will the woman be late?A. She didn't catch the train.B. She didn't finish her paper.C. She didn't wake up in time.8. Where is the man?A. At the station.B. At home.C. At the office.9. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Teacher and student.B. Parent and child.C. Husband and wife.Conversation 510. For whom does the woman buy the T-shirt?A. Herself.B. Her husband.C. Her friend.11 .How much does the T-shirt normally cost?A. $54.B. $60.C. $70.12. Why does the salesman agree to sell the T-shirt at $48?A. It is cheaper online.B. He is in a hurry.C. A button is lost. Conversation 613. When did the woman arrive?A. Friday.B. Saturday.C. Sunday.14. What major did the man choose in the end?A. English.B. Biology. C . History.15. What suggestion does the man give on reading the books?A. Making notes.B. Skimming first.C. Reading word by word.Section B（7.5 marks）Directions: In this section, you will hear a short passage. Listen carefully and then fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Fill in each blank with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.You will hear the short passage TWICEPart ⅡLanguage Knowledge (45 marks)Section A (15 marks)Directions: For each of the following unfinished sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence.Example：The wild flowers looked like a soft orange blanket ________ the desert.A . covering B.covered C.cover D.to coverThe answer is A.21.It was when we were returning home ________ I realized what a good feeling it was to have helped someone in trouble.A. whichB. thatC. whereD. how22. As you go through this book, you ________ that each of the millions of people who lived through World War II had a different experience.A. will findB. foundC. had foundD. have found23. Only after talking to two students ________ that having strong motivation is one of the biggest factors in reaching goals.A. I did discoverB. did I discoverC. I discoveredD. discovered I24. Video games can be a poor influence if ________ in the wrong hands.A. to leaveB. leavingC. leaveD. left25. I wasn't able to hide my eagerness when I ________, "What do you wish me to do now?"A. askB. have askedC. am askingD. asked26. You have to know ________ you're going if you are to plan the best way of getting there.A. whatB. thatC. whereD. who27. It is important to remember that success ________ a sum of small efforts made each day and often ________ years of achieve.A. is; takesB. are; takesC. are; takeD. is; take28. He must have sensed that I ________ him. He suddenly glanced at me and said quietly, "Why are you staring at me like that?"A. would look atB. looked atC. was looking atD. am looking at29.It is a truly delightful place, ________ looks the same as it must have done 100 years ago with its winding streets and pretty cottages..A. asB. whereC. thatD. which30. When the clerk saw a kind of face wrinkled in an apologetic smile, she stood rooted to the gro und, _________ whether to stay or leave.A. wonderingB. wonderC. to wonderD. wondered31.Always_______ in mind that your main task is to get this company running smoothlyA. to keepB. to have keptC. keepD. have kept32.I had a strong desire to reach in and play with the toy,but_______ thankfully by the shopwindowA. am held backB. held backC. hold backD. was held back33._______ the job takes a significant amount of time. most students agree that the experience is worth it A. If only B. After C. Although D. In case34. Sometimes I act as listening ear for fellow students _______ what is bothering themA. to talk overB. talked overC. talk overD.having talked over35.That is why I help brighten people’s days. If you _______ , who’s to say that another person will?A. did notB. do notC. were notD. have notSection B (18 marks)Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.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 desks, closed their eyes and 42 . When the music started, the room was 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 journeys.At this point, when all the children were willing to share their experiences, I began to learnhow to 45 . The music allowed me to learn that teaching is about sharing and respect, tears and smiles, the knowing and the 46 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. knowledgeSection C (12 marks)Directions: Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the context.Research has become both simpler and more complex. It's simpler because, 48 if you have a computer, you can find information you need by searching the Internet. For all your information, you don't have to go to 49 library to find the relevant resource and take notes on it. Instead, you can find some sources from the Internet 50 print the copies needed. Remember, however, that you should usually consult different types of sources. That is, you 51 always rely just on the Internet for you research.While finding information is easier than ever, at the same time, researching has become 52 complex. There is a lot more material available, which means you may be overwhelmed 53 the amount of information. You need to learn 54 to sort through and find the relevant information for your particular project. Also, 5547 need to check the accuracy of it.Part ⅢReading Comprehension (30 marks)Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A. B. C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage.A56. Michael Horan wrote the letter mainly to show that _______.A. drivers should be polite to cyclistsB. road accidents can actually be avoidedC. some pedestrians are a threat to road safetyD. walking while using phones hurts one's eyes57. Carol Harvey suggests that cyclists should _______.A. be provided with enough roadsB. be asked to ride on their own lanesC. be made to pay less tax for cyclingD. be fined for laughing at policemen58. What is a complaint of JML?A. Very few drivers are insured.B. Cyclists ride fast on pavements.C. Pedestrians go through red traffic lights.D. Horse riders disrespect other road users.59. The underlined word "they" in the third letter refers to ______.A. accidentsB. vehiclesC. pedestriansD. cyclists60. The three letters present viewpoints on _______.A. real source of road dangerB. ways to improve road facilitiesC. measures to punish road offencesD. increased awareness of road rulesBIn its early history, Chicago had floods frequently, especially in the spring, making the streets so muddy that people, horses, and carts got stuck. An old joke that was popular at the time went something like this: A man is stuck up to his waist in a muddy Chicago street. Asked if he needs help, he replies, "No, thanks. I've got a good horse under me."The city planner decided to build an underground drainage (排水) system, but there simply wasn't enough difference between the height of the ground level and the water level. The only two options were to lower the Chicago River or raise the city.An engineer named Ellis Chesbrough convinced the city that it had no choice but to build the pipes above ground and then cover them with dirt. This raised the level of the city's streets by as much as 12 feet.This of course created a new problem: dirt practically buried the first floors of every building in Chicago. Building owners were faced with a choice: either change the first floors of their buildings into basements, and the second stories into main floors, or hoist the entire buildings to meet the new street level. Small wood-frame buildings could be lifted fairly easily. But what about large, heavy structures like the Tremont Hotel, which was a six-story brick building?That's where George Pullman came in. He had developed some house-moving skills successfully. To lift a big structure like the Tremont Hotel, Pullman would place thousands of jackscrews (螺旋千斤顶) beneath the building's foundation. One man was assigned to operate each section of roughly 10 jackscrews. At Pullman's signal each man turned his jackscrew the same amount at the same time, thereby raising the building slowly and evenly. Astonishingly, the Tremont Hotel stay open during the entire operation, and many of its guests didn't even notice anything was happening.Some people like to say that every problem has a solution. But in Chicago's early history, every engineering solution seemed to create a new problem. Now that Chicago's waste water was draining efficiently into the Chicago River, the city's next step was to clean the polluted river. 61. The author mentions the joke to show ______.A. horses were fairly useful in ChicagoB. Chicago's streets were extremely muddyC. Chicago was very dangerous in the springD. the Chicago people were particularly humorous62. The city planners were convinced by Ellis Chesbrough to_______.A. get rid of the street dirtB. lower the Chicago RiverC. fight against heavy floodsD. build the pipes above ground63. The underlined word "hoist" in Paragraph 4 means "_______".A. changeB. liftC. repairD. decorate64. What can we conclude about the moving operation of the Tremont Hotel?A. It went on smoothly as intended.B. It interrupted the business of the hotel.C. It involved Pullman turning ten jackscrews.D. It separated the building from its foundation.65. The passage is mainly about the early Chicago's ______.A. popular life styles and their influencesB. environmental disasters and their causesC. engineering problems and their solutionsD. successful businessmen and their achievementsCHave your parents ever inspected your room to see if you cleaned it properly? Imagine having your entire houses, garage, and yard inspected at any time -- with no warning. Inspections were a regular part of lighthouse (灯塔) living, and a keeper's reputation depended on results. A few times each year, an inspector arrived to look over the entire light station. The inspections were supposed to be a surprise, but keeper sometimes had advance notice.Once lighthouses had telephones, keepers would call each other to warn that the inspectorwas approaching. After boats began flying special flags noting the inspector was aboard, the keeper's family made it a game to see who could notice the boat first. As soon as someone spotted the boat, everyone would do last-minute tidying and change into fancy clothes. The keeper then scurried to put on his dress uniform and cap. Children of keepers remember inspectors wearing white gloves to run their fingers over door frames and windowsills looking for dust.Despite the serious nature of inspections, they resulted in some funny moments. Betty Byrnes remembered when her mother did not have time to wash all the dishes before an inspection. At the time, people did not have dishwashers in their homes. In an effort to clean up quickly, Mrs. Byrnes tossed all the dishes into a big bread pan, covered them with a cloth and stuck them in the oven. If the inspector opened the oven door, it would look like bread was baking. he never did.One day, Glenn Furst's mother put oil on the kitchen floor just before the inspector entered their house. Like floor wax, the oil made the floors shiny and helped protect the wood. This time, though, she used a little too much oil. When the inspector extended his hand to greet Glenn's mother, he slipped on the freshly oiled surface. "He came across that floor waving his arms like a young bird attempting its first flight," Glenn late wrote. After he steadied himself, he shook Glenn's mother's hand, and the inspection continued as though nothing had happened.66. What does Paragraph I tell us about the inspection at the light station?A. It was carried out once a year.B. It was often announced in advance.C. It was important for the keeper's fame.D. It was focused on the garage and yard.67. The family began making preparations immediately after ______.A. one of the members saw the boatB. a warning call reached the lighthouseC. the keeper put on the dress uniform and capD. the inspector flew special flags in the distance68. Mrs. Byrnes put the dishes in the oven because this would ______.A. result in some funB. speed up washing themC. make her home look tidyD. be a demand from the inspector69. If the inspector had opened the oven door, he would have seen _______.A. an empty panB. many clean dishesC. pieces of baked breadD. a cloth covering something70. The inspector waved his arms ______.A. to try his best to keep steadyB. to show his satisfaction with the floorC. to extend a warm greeting to Glenn's motherD. to express his intention to continue the inspectionPart IV Writing (45 marks)Section A (10 marks)Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in the numbered blanks by using the information from the passageWrite NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.Not all print dictionaries are the same, as you will notice when you select one. To make a wise selection, you should know how to distinguish among three kinds of print dictionaries: pocket, desk, and unabridged. You should also know the copyright date of your dictionary, and check its special features.A pocket dictionary is small. Generally, it contains no more than 75,000 entries, making it easy to carry to class and efficient to use. However, a pocket dictionary doesn't contain enough entries to be adequate for college reference homework. In addition, the information about each word in a pocket dictionary is generally limited. A desk dictionary is medium-sized, generally containing over 170,000 entries as well as extra features. For college work you should own a current desk dictionary. An unabridged dictionary is a complete dictionary. Abridged dictionaries, such as pocket and desk dictionaries, are shortened. Because unabridged dictionaries contain nearly all English words, they are large and heavy. They are often used by schools and libraries.If the copyright date of your current dictionary shows that it was published five or more years ago, consider investing in a more recent edition. English is a dynamic language that admits new words and recognizes changes in meaning, spelling, and usage of familiar words. This is reflected in an up-to-date dictionary.In selecting a dictionary, check the features it offers besides vocabulary definitions. Many editions contain signs, symbols and foreign words. Some also contain CD-ROMs and access to special online features.71.Select 72.inadequate73.wold information 74.desk dictionary75.extra features rge and heavy77.schools and libraries 78.admitting new words79.check 80.access toSection B (10 mark.)Directions: Read the following passage. Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage.Walk Out of the Comfort Zone and Try New ThingsFor most high school students, free periods are useless. From what I have seen, few do homework; instead many are on their phones and talking, making it impossible for those who actually want to do work to complete any. As a senior next year, I think extra periods should be used to take optional subjects.Our school offers many classes. Now is the time to experiment in different fields of study. We will never know if we are interested or talented in a subject if we don't try it.In my 8th grade, I was told that I had to take an art class as a graduation requirement; so in the 9th grade I took Studio and Art. One of the projects was to build a clay pot, but I built mine incorrectly, so it broke in the kiln (窑). I found out that I have no artistic ability at all, and now I know for sure that I do not want to be an artist. However, the class was one of my favorites that year. I was able to try new activities and test my ability.Walk out of our comfort zone and try new things! College is when we should focus on a specific major, but high school is when we have to figure it out.Half of all college students change their major at some point. By doing that hundreds of dollars are wasted on classes that they would have never needed to take. So use our extra periods to find out what we want to do in college. The classes we choose can impact us in the future. Taking optional subjects will enrich our mind. It will also show colleges we are diverse students.81. How should we use our extra periods in the author's opinion?(No more than 9 words)(2 marks)_______________________________________________________________________________ __________82. Why does the author think we should experiment in different fields of study?(No more than 17 words)(2 marks)_________________________________________________________________________________________83. Why did the clay pot show the author's lack of artistic ability?(No more than 10 words)(3 marks)_______________________________________________________________________________ __________84.According to the author, how will taking optional subjects impact up in the future?(No more than 13 words)(3 marks)_______________________________________________________________________________ __________Section C (25 marks)Directions:Write an English composition according to the instructions given below.请以老师当众表扬你为话题，用下面所给的句子开头，续写一篇英语短文。

2015届高三英语小题训练八时量：40分钟满分：65分Section A （15marks）Choose the one that best completes the sentences.1．Europeans made ______ clear that they did not want to take the Roma as neighbors．A．so B．very C．it D．that2. ---How do you think I can make up with Tom?---Put aside_____ you disagree and try to find_____ you have in common.A. what, whatB. where, whatC. what, whetherD. where, whether 3．By the time you get to Beijing tomorrow, I ______ for Shanghai．A．am leaving B．should have left C．will leave D．will have already left4. I ______ him in time, otherwise he would have fallen off the bike.A. had supportedB. supportedC. have supportedD. support5．When I try to understand ______ that prevents so many Americans from being happy as one might expect, it seemed to me that there are two causes．A．why it does B．what it does C．what it is D．why it is6. --- Can you introduce me a high quality machine?--- My pleasure. _______ well even on wet roads, this kind of car is very popular.A. HandledB. To handleC. HandlingD. Being handled 7．Thunderstorms have struck northern China, ______ heavy rain and ______ traffic chaos．A．brought, caused B．bringing, causingC．having brought, having caused D．to bring, to cause8. They suggested that the professor ______ just now ______ chairman of the meeting.A. referring to; was madeB. referring to; be madeC. referred to; be madeD. referred to; was made9. The subway was crowded with passengers going home from market, most of ________ carrying heavy bags and baskets full of fruit and vegetables they had bought there.A. whomB. themC. whoD. which10．You won’t surf the Internet before you finish your homework, ______ you?A．do B．don’t C．will D．won’t11．I wonder why Jack always gets good marks when he does only ______ the others．A．half as much as B．as much as halfC．half as many as D．as many as half12. A series of policies and supportive measures taken by the government _____ to promote the change in the economic environment in this area.A. are expectingB. are expectedC. is expectingD. is expected13. With all the books he was interested in _______, he left the library and went back to his dorm.A. borrowedB. borrowingC. to borrowD. borrow14.---The research on the new flu virus vaccine is challenging and demanding. Who do you think can do the job?---____ my students have a try?A. MayB. MustC. WillD. Shall 15．Clearly, development aid together with food ______ the long-term solution to the problem of poverty．A．are B．is C．has D．haveSection B (18 marks)Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases markedA, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with words or phrases that best fits the context.We often think of forgiveness as something that someone who has done us wrong must ask of us. There’s always another way to look at it. My thoughts on forgiveness suggest you 16. ____ offering forgiveness to the person who has wronged you. Not forgiving them is like taking the poison (continuing to suffer from what they did or didn’t do to you) and 17.___ them to die! Alexander Pope once said, “To err is human; to forgive, divine.” 18.___ it!Forgiveness is a gift you give to yourself. It isn’t something you do for someone else. It isn’t 19.____. It’s simple. Simply identify the situation to be forgiven and ask yourself: “Am I willing to waste my energy 20. ____ on this matter? ” if the answer is “No”, then that’s it! All is 21____.Forgiveness is an act of the 22. ______. It dares you to imagine a better future, one based on the blessed possibility that your hurt won’t be the final word on the matter. It challenges you to 23. ___ your destructive thoughts about the situation and to believe in the possibility of a better future. It builds confidence that you can survive the 24._____ and grow from it.Telling someone is a bonus! It isn’t 25. _____ for forgiveness to begin the process that hea ls the hurt. Forgiveness has little or nothing to do with another person because 26.________ is a matter for yourself.Choice is always 27. _____ in forgiveness. You don’t have to forgive and there is consequences. Refusing to forgive by holding on to the anger, resentment and a sense of betrayal can make your own life miserable. There is nothing so bad that cannot be forgiven. Nothing!16. A. focus on B. depend on C. go on D. insist on17. A. forbidding B. allowing C. helping D. expecting18. A. Forget B. Make C. Remind D. Believe19. A. beneficial B. practical C. cruel D. complex20. A. further B. quickly C. instead D. later21. A. finished B. limited C. forgiven D. discourage22. A. delay B. journey C. imagination D. adventure23. A. give out B. give up C. give back D. give away24. A. pain B. attack C. love D. war25. A. immoral B. difficult C. necessary D. rapid26. A. appreciation B. forgiveness C. gratefulness D. thankfulness27. A. rich B. present C. vacant D. temporarySection C (12 marks)Direction: Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the context.My first roller coaster experience was not pleasant. It was in the summer of 2009, in Six Flags, Massachusetts, the US. I went 28 with a group of friends. We were all very excited about roller coaster 29 waited anxiously for the ride to begin. As the roller coaster got up higher and higher, however, my heart started to beat 30 hard that I even could see my shirt move up and down. I could feel the wind getting stronger and brushing through my hair. Then the big drop came. I closed my eyes and told 31 that it would be over in two seconds, 32___ it felt like forever. I was pushed up from my seat as if I were to be thrown out of the car. 33 the time I finished the ride, I could barely stand up or speak. So when my friends asked me 34 I thought of the ride, I just answered with silence. No matter how hard I tried, I could not make 35 sound.Section four (10 marks)Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in the numbered blanks by using the information for the passage. Write NO MORE THAN 3 WORDS for each answer.The United Nations estimates that world food production will have to increase by 70% by 2050. A world population growing in number and wealth will require one billion tons more grain each year, and two hundred million tons more meat.The Food and Agriculture Organization says those gains will have to happen largely on existing land. However, according to a new report which provides the first "global assessment ofthe state of the planet's land resources”, large parts of all continents are experiencing damage.One-fourth of all land is described as "highly degraded(退化) ". The greatest threats are lossesof soil quality, biodiversity and water resources. Therefore, production rates have been slowing in many areas. Though new agricultural methods and technology are used to increase food production in many countries, yet they have also harmed the land and water. Thus, it calls for greater use of ways that can expand production while avoiding damage to ecosystems.One such practice might be the use of "fertilizer trees." These are fast-growing trees and shrubs（矮树丛）whose leaves and roots help make soil richer.Oluyede Ajayi, the leader author of the study, said "Basically these are trees that can fix nitrogen(氮) from the atmosphere and change them into nitrates（硝酸盐）for fertilizer, for organic fertilizer, for the soil."The farmers who planted fertilizer trees reported double the corn production of other fa rmers.In Zambia, the fertilized fields provided up to 114 additional days of food. Farmers say they needless rainwater if they use fertilizer trees. The trees reduce water runoff and soil erosion.A recent study found that about 400,000 farmers in southern Africa are using them. The farmers themselves designed and managed part of the testing in the field, and spread the word of their successes.Fertilizer trees can be used to increase food productionProblems ● World population growth 36 the increase of world food production● Large parts of global land 37 by losses of soil quality and waterresources, slowing production rates● New agricultural te chnology is 38 to land and water39 Growing fertilizer trees to expand food production without 40 .41 of fertilizer trees ● Having leaves and roots 42 soil ● 43 into nitrates for the soil● 44 and loss of soilGood result Farmers using fertilizer trees can produce 45 as much corn as other farmers.Section five (10 marks)Directions: Read the following passage. Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage and the required words limit. Write your answers on your answer sheet.Many of the problems facing today’s world aren’t news to us. The environment is in desperate need of help because it’s being damaged, hunger is widespread throughout the world, and workers in third world countries are continuously being exploited. Therefore, individuals across the globe need to band(团结) together for a cause and use their collective efforts to make all the difference in the world.For instance, one person recycling a can or a bottle doesn’t seem l ike much. But if every household in a given city were to recycle and conserve energy, that city could make a hugepositive impact on environmental damage. Similarly, there are countless ways to help fight world hunger—whether it’s to donate money to a dedi cated worldwide charity, donate canned goods to your local charity, or even make lifestyle changes like going vegetarian. World hunger is a massive problem—but it doesn’t mean individuals themselves can’t make a difference.Worker exploitation is another huge problem. All across the world—particularly in third world countries—workers are forced to labor long hours, with close to no pay. Yet these workers continue to show up to such a way of life, because they have no other options.So, how can people like us help fight such a big problem? Simply raising awareness of the products you buy in stores—from clothing to food—is a massive start. For example, if you see two similar products side by side in a food shop, but one of them is labeled “fair trade”, you’l l know immediately that the workers who labored to produce that product were given a fair price for their goods. And true, fair trade products might cost a little bit more, but buying them is a significant start to help fight worker exploitation.In short, each of us should be socially conscious to make a difference to widespread social problems.46. What problems facing today’s world are mentioned in the first paragraph？(No more than 8 words)_________________________________________________________________47. What should be done to fight world hunger? (No more than 16 words)_________________________________________________________________48. How is the product which is labeled “fair trade” different from other products? (No more than13 words)_________________________________________________________________49. What is the main idea of the passage? 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