2015年辽宁省某市高考英语一模试卷(附答案)

2015年高考英语模拟试题（辽宁卷）英语注意事项：1. 本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。

2. 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在本试卷相应的位置。

3. 全部答案在答题卡上完成，答在本试卷上无效。

第I卷第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）（略）第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

AOne afternoon last week, I saw three tearful children from my son's school being comforted by teachers. That morning, my 11-year-old had stomach pains, retching (干呕) into a bowl. Talking to other mothers later, I heard about other children with stomachache or difficulty sleeping the night before.What caused so much pain? Sports day. Sports day might be necessary at a highly competitive independent school, but not at a village primary school. For the children who can fly like the wind, sports day causes no problem. For those who are overweight or just not good at sport, it is a nightmare (噩梦). Even for those who enjoy running but fall halfway down the track in front of the entire school and their parents，it can prove a disaster.Why do we put our children through this annual suffering? Some may say competition is character building；or it's taking part, not winning, that's important；or that it is a tradition of school life. I just felt great pity for those children in tears or in pain.Team games at the end of sports day produced some close races, wild enthusiasm, lots of shouting—and were fun to watch. More importantly, the children who were not so fast or quick at passing the ball were hidden a little from everyone's eyes. Some of them also had the thrill of being on the winning side.I wish that sports day could be abandoned and replaced with some other less competitive event. Perhaps an afternoon of team games, with a few races for those who want them, would be less stressful for the children and a lot more fun to watch.21．What can we learn about the author's son from Paragraph 1?A．He talked with some mothers. B．He comforted his classmates.C．He had difficulty in sleeping. D．He suffered from stomachache.22．Sports day is still an annual event in this school probably because __________.A．this is an independent school B．it is a tradition of the schoolC．it helps children lose weight D．children enjoy watching sports23．What does the author think about team games?A．They should include more stressful races.B．They are acceptable to different children.C．They should be abandoned at primary schools.D．They are less fun for those who love running.24．What is the author's attitude towards sports day?A．Critical. B．Neutral.C．Positive. D．Ambiguous.BMOOCs, short f or “massive open online courses，” mark an important, possibly revolutionary, development in education. These courses are on line, free of charge, and open to anyone in the world who has a laptop and an Internet connection. Moreover, they are mainly offered by great universities like Stanford, Berkeley, Harvard and Columbia.The courses are arranged according to how difficult they are, enabling students to progress from beginners to the advanced. The courses cover not only a broad range of science subjects such as math and computer science, but also courses in social sciences and humanities. Though MOOCs are not offered for credit and degree, many students enroll(加入) in the courses for real skills or knowledge which they can put to some practical use.The format(形式) seems better than the traditional school class. The average quality of the lecturers is much higher. Besides, students can learn back and forward—that is, they can go at their own learning speed, which they can't do in a live lecture. And, more importantly, they don't have to travel anywhere to attend an online lecture. There is a problem of asking questions of the lecturer in a class of ten thousand students, but some MOOCs have solved it by allowing students to post questions on line for a vote, and only the most popular questions are put to the lecturer.In a knowledge age, lifelong learning is not confined to a traditional classroom. Students taking MOOCS are usually very clever, have work experience, and in many cases, have already developed a set of practical skills. Moreover, they also offer unique international perspectives(远景) that would be the envy of any school classroom.25．Which of the following statements is NOT true about MOOCs?A．The word “MOOCs” is short for “massive open online campuses”．B．Anyone who has a computer and an Internet connection can take MOOCs.C．MOOCs are usually offered by first-class universities in the world.D．MOOCs may be a breakthrough in the development of education.26．MOOCs seem to have an advantage over traditional school classes in that ________.A．there is a problem of asking questions in traditional classesB．students enrolling in MOOCs can get credit and degree easilyC．students can learn at their own study paceD．students can travel to many places when taking MOOCs27．The meaning of the underlined word “confined” means ________.A．extended B．developedC．limited D．advancedCPassenger pigeons (旅鸽)once flew over much of the United States in unbelievable numbers. Written accounts from the 18th and 19th centuries described flocks (群)so large that they darkened the sky for hours.It was calculated that when its population reached its highest point, there were more than 3 billion passenger pigeons—a number equal to 24 to 40 percent of the total bird population in the United States, making it perhaps the most abundant bird in the world. Even as late as 1870 when their numbers had already become smaller, a flock believed to be 1 mile wide and 320 miles (about 515 kilometers) long was seen near Cincinnati.Sadly the abundance of passenger pigeons may have been their undoing. Where the birds were most abundant, people believed there was an everlasting supply and killed them by the thousands. Commercial hunters attracted them to small clearings with grain, waited until pigeons had settled to feed, then threw large nets over them, taking hundreds at a time. The birds were shipped to large cities and sold in restaurants.By the closing decades of the 19th century，the hardwood forests where passenger pigeons nested had been damaged by Americans' need for wood, which scattered (驱散) the flocks and forced the birds to go farther north, where cold temperatures and spring storms contributed to their decline. Soon the great flocks were gone, never to be seen again.In 1897, the state of Michigan passed a law prohibiting the killing of passenger pigeons, but by then, no sizable flocks had been seen in the state for 10 years. The last confirmed wild pigeon in the United States was shot by a boy in Pike County, Ohio, in 1900. For a time, a few birds survived under human care. The last of them, known affectionately as Martha, died at the Cincinnati Zoological Garden on September 1, 1914.28. In the 18th and early 19th centuries, passenger pigeons________.A. were the biggest bird in the worldB. lived mainly in the south of AmericaC. did great harm to the natural environmentD. were the largest bird population in the US29. The underlined word “undoing” probably refers to the pigeons'________.A. escapeB. ruinC. liberationD. evolution30. What was the main reason for people to kill passenger pigeons?A. To seek pleasure.B. To save other birds.C. To make money.D. To protect crops.31. What can we infer about the law passed in Michigan?A. It was ignored by the public.B. It was declared too late.C. It was unfair.D. It was strict.DWhen different species of birds flock(聚集) together, their flight formations are determined by social dynamics both between and within species.New research from the Universities of Cambridge and Exeter reveals for the first time that, contrary to current models used to explain the movement of flocks, the differences between bird species and social relationships between individuals play a critical role in determining the dynamics of mixed-species flocks.The unified(群集) behaviour of bird flocks has puzzled scientists for hundreds of years. One naturalist from the turn of the century even suggested telepathy(心灵感应) may be involved. There have since been more logical explanations, including mathematical models that show that repeated interactions among individuals following simple rules can generate coordinated(协同的) group movements. However, these models usually rely on the assumption that individuals within groups are identical and interact independently, which may not reflect reality.Jolle Jolles, a PhD student at the University of Cambridge's Department of Zoology and author of the paper, said：“Spectacular collective behaviour can be found in a large range of animal species, and we now know that often these complex coordinated group movements may be the result of individuals following simple rules. However, rarely are the individual characteristics and social relationships within them taken into account. Our research highlights that these striking displays of group behaviour are much more complex.”By analysing high-resolution photographs of mixed flocks of rooks and jackdaws(both from the corvid family), the researchers found that rather than individuals interacting in a consistent fashion throughout the flock, interactions depended on social dynamics between the different species as well as relationships within a species.The researchers discovered that birds prefer to fly close to members of their own species, and that the larger and more dominant rooks take the lead by flying near the front of flocks. Additionally, the lifelong, monogamous(一妻一夫制的) pair bonds that are characteristic of both species seem to be reflected in flight, as birds often fly particularly close to a single, same species partner.Dr Alex Thornton, principal investigator of the Cambridge Jackdaw Project, now at the University of Exeter and author of the paper, said “Together, our findings demonstrate that to understand the structure of groups，such as bird flocks，we need to consider the characteristics and relationships of the individuals within them.”32. The underlined word “generate” means ________.A．set down B．take awayC．bring about D．give up33．According to Jolle Jolles, what are seldom considered about coordinated group movement?A．Individual characteristics and social relationship between them.B．Repeated interactions among individuals and social dynamics.C．Telepathy and social relationship between them.D．The structure of groups and the varieties of species.34．Birds may prefer to fly the closest to ________.A．the largest one B．the most dynamic oneC．the lifelong partner D．the friendly partner35．What is the main idea of the passage?A．How birds interact in simple rules.B．How birds of different feathers flock together.C．Why birds show preference to flocking.D．Why birds display the characteristics.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。

………………………………………………装…………订…………线………………………………………………2015年葫芦岛市普通高中高三第一次模拟考试英语第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

AIn 2014 Chinese Internet users have summed up top 10 network buzzwords (网络流行语)of 2014. Here are listed some of them in no particular order.1. It is to be cherished（珍惜）.On March 31, 2014, Ma Yili responded to Wen Zhang’s cheating on Sina Weibo. It readsas follows: Being in love is easy, being married is not. It is to be cherished. Soon many Internetusers began to make sentences wi th this pattern. For example, ―Copying is easy, creating is not.It is to be cherished.‖2. So the question is……―So the question is…‖ is taken from the advertising of Lanxiang V ocational School inShandong Province: ―So the question is: Which school offer s the best excavator skills? Go toShandong and find Lanxiang.‖ N etizens added the phrase ―now here comes the question‖before the question ―which school has the best excavator skills?‖, which can also be followedwith other questions‖.3. Rich and Bitch（任性）The buzzword originates from a real event: A while back, a Mr. Liu spent 1760 yuanonline buying a health care product. In the following four months, Mr. Liu remitted (汇款)more than half a million yuan to the swindler. When reporters interviewed him, he said that hehad already found himself cheated after spending only 70,000 yuan. ―I just wanted to see howmuch they could take from me!‖Sometimes it is translated as, ―You can ju st be stubborn ifyou’re rich.‖. Another way to understand it is ―I can do what I want –I’m rich.‖4. Meng Meng Da (cute /adorable)Meng Meng Da developed from the sounds of kissing both cheeks. The c haracters ―么么哒‖ are often used in text messaging to symbolize kisses, much like ―XOXO‖ in English. Thekissing sounds were eventually replaced with ―meng‖, which means ―cute‖ or ―adorable.‖21. Which is the most popular network buzzword of 2014 according to the passage?A. Rich and Bitch.B. It is to be cherished.C. So the question is……D. Not mentioned in the passage.22. How much was Mr. Liu cheated out of altogether?A. 1760 yuan.B. 540,000 yuan.C. 70,000 yuan.D. A million of yuan.23. Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?A. Network buzzwords may come from real events.B. ―Rich and Bitch‖ is often used to describe the rich.C. ―So the question is…… ‖ comes from a TV series.D. ―It is to be cherished‖ was first said by Ma Yili.24. Where can we use ―It is to be cherished‖?A. Love me, love my dog.B. Eating is easy, losing weight is not.C. Where there is a will, there is a way.D. The older, the wiser.BIt is commonly believed that people yawn just when they are sleepy or tired as a result oftheir brain needing oxygen. However, a latest research shows that a yawn can help cool thebrain and helps it work more effectively. Researchers said that raising or lowering oxygen andcarbon dioxide levels in the blood did not produce that reaction.Yawning involves opening the mouth while taking a long, deep breath of air.Researchers at the University of Albany in New York said those who held a cool pack to theirforehead were less likely to yawn than those who held a warm or room-temperature pack whilethey were watching people yawning. They also found that those who breathed through the noserather than the mouth were less likely to yawn. This was because the blood vessels（脉管）inthe nasal cavity (腔) sent cool blood to the brain.Since yawning occurs when brain temperature rises, sending cool blood to the brainserves to maintain the best levels of mental efficiency. This could help us to understand betterthe way our brains work. It may also help us understand the reason why frequent yawning cansometimes be a sign of brain disease.25. According to the new study, people yawn when .A. they are sleepy or tiredB. they need more oxygenC. their brain temperature risesD. oxygen levels in the blood is lowered26. Which of the following statements about the new study is NOT true?A. Yawning can promote sleep.B. Yawning can sometimes be a sign of brain disease.C. Yawning can make our brain work more efficiently.D. Yawning can maintain the best levels of mental efficiency.27. What could be the best title for the text?A. Yawning Is A Sign of Brain DiseaseB. Yawning Carries Some InformationC. Yawning Benefits Your BodyD. Yawning Cools Your Brain28. In which section of a newspaper can you read this passage?A. Science and technologyB. HealthC. EntertainmentD. CultureCUsually when dogs and cats live in the same home they will fight instead of being friendly. People who are thinking about adopting a dog as a friend will not have a cat as their pet at the same time. But recently a new research has found a new recipe of success. According to the study, if the cat is adopted before the dog, and if they are introduced when still young (less than 6 months for cats, a year for dogs), it is highly probable that the two pets will get along swimmingly. Two-thirds of the homes interviewed reported a positive relationship between their cat and dog.However, it wasn’t all sweetness and light. There was a reported coldness between the cat and dog in 25% of the homes, while aggression and fighting were observed in 10% of the homes. One reason for this is probably that some of their body signals were just opposite. For example, when a cat turns its head away it signals aggression, while a dog doing the same signals submission.In homes with cats and dogs living peacefully, researchers observed a surprising behavior. They are learning how to talk each other’s language. It is a surprise that cats can learn how to talk ―dog‖, and dogs can learn how to talk ―cat‖.What’s interesting is that both cats and dogs have appeared to develop their intelligence. Th ey can learn how to read each other’s body signals, suggesting that the two may have more in common than we previously suspected. Once familiar with each other’s presence and body language, cats and dogs can play together, greet each other nose to nose, and enjoy sleeping together on the sofa. They can easily share the same water bowl and in some cases groom (梳理) each other.The significance of the research on cats and dogs may go beyond pets—to people who don’t get along, including neighbors, colleagues at work, and even world superpowers. If cats and dogs can learn to get along, surely people have a good chance.29. The underlined word swimmingly in Paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to .A. earlyB. sweetlyC. quicklyD. smoothly30. Some cats and dogs may fight when .A. they share their belongings togetherB. they look away from each otherC. they misunderstand each other’s signalsD. they are raised in the same home at an early age31. What is found surprising about cats and dogs?A. They eat and sleep together.B. They can speak the same language.C. They learn to speak each other’s language.D. They know something from each other’s voices.32. What can we human beings learn from cats and dogs?A. We should learn to live in harmony.B. We should know more about animals.C. We should live in peace with animals.D. We should learn more body languages.DUncle Sam, a figure symbolizing the United States, is pictured as a tall, white-haired man with a beard. He is often dressed in red, white, and blue, and wears a top hat. The exact origins of Uncle Sam as a symbol for the United States are unknown, but most people accepted the idea that Uncle Sam was named after Samuel Wilson. During the War of 1812, Samuel Wilson was a businessman from Troy, NY that supplied the U.S. Army with beef in barrels （桶）. The barrels were labeled ―U.S.‖ which stood for Uncle Sam Wilson.The suggestion that the meat shipments came from ―Uncle Sam‖led to the idea that Uncle Sam symbolized the Federal Government and association stuck. In 1961, Congress passed a resolution that recognized Samuel Wilson as the inspiration for the symbol Uncle Sam. But Sam Wilson looked nothing like the Uncle Sam pictured above. Uncle Sam’s traditional appearance, with a white beard and star-spangled suit, is an invention of artists and political cartoonists. One of these political cartoonists was named Thomas Nast. Nast produced many of the earliest cartoons of Uncle Sam. The most famous picture of Uncle Sam appearedon an Army recruiting （征兵）poster. The poster was designed in World War I, and was used again in World War II, on which reads ―I Want You for U.S. Army.‖ James Montgomery Flagg drew this picture, and served as the model too!Today, Uncle Sam is a symbol of the United States that is recognized around the world. 33. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. Uncle Sam was a character created by the government of the United States.B. Samuel Wilson, a businessman, sold meat to American troops during the War of 1812.C. Uncle Sam was based on an entertainer to show Americans were popular people.D. The image of Uncle Sam has been used to urge Americans to join the army since 1838. 34. It can be inferred from the passage that .A. Uncle Sam joined the American army in 1812B. Uncle Sam’s top hat and suit reflect the American flagC. the Uncle Sam symbol is the best of all American symbolsD. opinions differ about how Uncle Sam became a national symbol 35. Which of the following can best sum up the passage?A. The name Uncle Sam first appeared during the War of 1821.B. There are many symbols of the United States ，including Uncle Sam.C. Over time ，the image of Uncle Sam came to represent the United States.D. Uncle Sam is a national symbol that is recognized around the United States.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

辽宁省锦州市2015届高三质量检测（一）英语试题本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分。

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第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。

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1. Why didn’ t the man answer the call?A. His phone broke down.B. He didn’ t take his phone.C. He didn’ t hear the ringing.2. What may the woman most probably talk about next?A. Her special birthday party.B. Her plans for John’ s birthday.C. Her worry about John’ s birthday.3. What did David probably think of the movie?A. Terrible.B. Not that bad.C. Fantastic.4. Where does the man most probably often eat?A. At home.B. In the restaurant.C. At the woman’ s.5. What does the man mean?A. He has called Jim.B. It’ s unnecessary to call Jim.C. He visits Jim every Thursday.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。

东北三省三校2015届高三一模考试英语试卷（带解析）一、完形填空（共1小题）1.“Paul must have been trying to carry his waste paper to garbage can and dropped a few pieces．” I___1___，picking them up．___2___later I found more pieces．No quiet sighing this time．I___3___，“Who is throwing gar bage？” No answer．Instead，I saw more bits of paper silently floating___4___from upstairs．Looking up，I saw my seven-year-old son，Paul．“Stop making a mess．”“It‟s not a mess．They‟re___5___．”“Sorry，what did you say？” I hadn‟t heard him clearly．He didn‟t a nswer me．Paul has autism（自闭症）and___6___answers a question，especially when he‟s___7___attentively on something else．He ran down the stairs．“Where are my other butterflies？” he asked，____8__around．Every time Paul___9___five or more words together，my heart says a___10___of thanks．But lately he seems to__11____that the benefits of forming complete sentences when communicating are___12___of the effort．Butterflies．Of course．I rushed to___13___them from the garbage，__14____them off and handed them to my young artist．“Want to see them___15___again？”he asked with a shy smile．“Oh yes！They‟re beautiful．” I whispered．He ran back upstairs to float his___16___down again．They really did look like beautiful butterflies．That day Paul___17___me to look up at___18___instead of down at garbage．How many other masterpieces do I miss because I‟m too caught up in my___19___to take time to appreciate what‟s right in front of me？Life is not what happens to us．It‟s___20___we look at it．Now，I look up．1．A．laughed B．sighed C．amazed D．shouted2．A．Days B．Years C．Moments D．Weeks3．A．called out B．turned up C．got in D．added to4．A．up B．down C．away D．off5．A．planes B．papers C．leaves D．butterflies6．A．rarely B．frequently C．willingly D．eagerly7．A．devoted B．depended C．focused D．addicted8．A．showing B．looking C．playing D．drawing9．A．spells B．puts C．pushes D．accumulates10．A．sound B．remark C．report D．prayer11．A．refuse B．hear C．mind D．realize12．A．worthy B．aware C．fond D．typical13．A．hide B．destroy C．rescue D．remove14．A．tore B．dusted C．cut D．seized15．A．throw B．flow C．land D．fly16．A．masterpieces B．schoolwork C．inventions D．imagination 17．A．reminded B．forced C．intended D．permitted18．A．mistakes B．weaknesses C．beauty D．scenery 19．A．amusement B．housework C．communication D．homework 20．A．when B．whether C．where D．how二、阅读理解（共4小题）2.A great loss—Shirley Temple dies at 85February 12，2014BY DERRIK J．LANG，Associated PressShirley Temple Black，who died on February 10th at age 85，wasn‟t just a child star．She was THE child star—the sweet little girl whose shining smile helped illumine some of the darkest days the US has known during the Great Depression．It‟s hard today to imagine the super star Shirley was once “America‟s Little Darling”．She sang and danced her way to the top of the box office in such films as Bright Eyes，Curly Top and Heidi．By 1940，she had appeared in 43 films．Temple teamed with Bill Robison in four movies，and their dance on the stairs in The Little Colonel is still a legendary film moment．In the 1930s，her name on a movie introduction assured（保证）a packed house．She inspired dolls，dresses，dishes—even a drink（alcohol-free，of course）．US President Franklin D．Roosevelt once famously said that “as long as our c ountry has Shirley Temple，we will be all right．”Unlike so many of today‟s child stars，Temple didn‟t end up with her name appearing across the headlines for bad behaviors．Instead of getting her photos on front pages or struggling with drugs and alcohol，Temple went on to a second career in diplomacy（外交），including presidential appointments as ambassador to Ghana．She surprised a lot of people who doubted her with her grace，knowledge and eagerness to serve．In fact，her career in public servicewas longer than her career in movies（19）．The role she valued most，however，was as wife，mother，grandmother and great-grandmother．The world has lost a treasured Hollywood legend．But her movies will allow that littledynamic figure to continue charming audiences for a very long time．1．The word “illumine” in Paragraph 1 means _______．A．shorten B．sweeten C．strengthen D．brighten2．Temple，as a child movie star，can best be described as _______．A．sweet and livelyB．gentle and kindC．smart and knowledgeableD．shy and attractive3．What part did she regard as the most important in her life？A．A top movie star．B．A businesswoman．C．Her family role．D．Her diplomacy career．4．Where does this passage possibly come from？A．A biography B．A newspaper C．A magazine D．A poster3.While astronauts in space get to do many exciting things，they miss out on ordinary things that we all take for granted—being able to walk on firm ground，hanging out with family and digging into a slice of hot steaming pizza．Though not much can be done about the first two things，there may soon be a solution to the third one，thanks to this cool 3-D pizza printer！About a year ago，NASA offered $125 ,000 to Anjan Contractor，a 3-D technology expert，to build a device（设备）that would allow astronauts to make pizza on demand．The mechanical engineer promised that his invention would produce pies in large quantities that looked，tasted and even smelled like pizza made in common ovens．Late last year，the engineer presented a video of his first prototype（原型）that begins by creating a single slice of dough（面团）that is cooked and printed at the same time．Then comes the tomato “sauce” —a mix of tomato powder，oil and water and finally，a protein slice that resembles cheese．While the video doesn‟t s how the baking process，the inventor says that once the pizza is printed，it can be ready to be consumed in 7 seconds．While the pie in the video looks delicious enough to attract any pizza lover，Anjan Contractoris far from ready for astronauts．That‟s bec ause he still has to find a solution to make the food container in the printer last for 30 years．Though that may sound unrealistic，actually it is not．Anjan Contractor believes that the only way that is possible is that the water is removed from all the ingredients（配料）and then they are reduced to the powder form．This，as you can imagine，will not be so easy．But，while the printer may not be ready for space，it certainly looks ready enough for people on earth．Hopefully，NASA and Contractor will consider selling it to those not fortunate enough to go to Mars！1．Why does the author mention the things that astronauts in space cannot do？A．To ask us not to take common things for granted．B．To show they live a difficult life there．C．To show their life is boring in space．D．To introduce the topic of the text．2．NASA offered $ 125，000 to Anjan Contractor mainly to _______．A．create some new type of 3-D printerB．attract more companies to work for NASAC．help astronauts in space enjoy fresh pizza one dayD．produce pizza in large quantities to earn great profits3．The biggest challenge that Anjan Contractor is faced with now is probably that _______．A．he has no money left to go on with his researchB．the pizza doesn‟t seem appetizing to pizza loversC．he has no way to make pizza that can last for thirty yearsD．he cannot make the food container last for decades4．What‟s the best title of the passage？A．NASA is trying its best to help astronauts eat betterB．Astronauts may soon be able to enjoy steaming hot pizzaC．NASA is working on making pizza for common peopleD．A 3-D pizza printer has been used to make pizza4.More than great drinks，great rewardsEnjoy all the benefits and more with your membership to our Loyalty Program！Whenever you pay with your membership account，you‟ll earn a Star．Collect more Stars，earn more rewards．Three ways to join usBuy a Starbucks Card handy to create an accountTrack your Stars online or through the mobile app，and we‟ll send an email when you‟ve earned areward．You can also join from your phone．Download the Starbucks® App．One of the most exciting benefits of being a member is using our mobile app to:pay for purchases; view your Stars and rewards; access iTunes® Pick of the Week; see current offers．Or you can join with specially marked coffee purchased at the grocery store．Enter your Starcode（limit 2 per day）．Look for the Starcode symbol on specially marked Starbucks® products where you buy groceries．Three levels with increasingly greater rewardsTo reach each level in our Loyalty Program，you need to collect more Stars．（Remember，to earn a Star you must pay with a registered Starbucks Card．）Welcome levelTo earn your first rewards，just register a Starbucks Card．Birthday drink or treat on us; birthday coupon（优惠券）for 15% off a purchase at StarbucksStore．com．Green levelCollect 5 Stars within 12 months and you‟ll be in the Green level．• What is included in the Welcome level plus♦ Free in-store refills（续杯）on hot or iced brewed coffee or teaGold levelC ollect 30 Stars within 12 months and you‟re at the Gold level．• What is included in the Green level plus♦ A free food or drink item after another 12 Stars earned♦ Personalized Gold Card1．Which of the following is a way you can apply for membership？A．To enter a Starcode from specially marked Starbucks® products．B．To buy a Starbucks Card over the phone．C．To update the Starbucks® App from the official website．D．To buy a drink at a Starbucks on weekends．2．With the Starbucks® App，you can _______．A．change the pricesB．earn a StarC．pay for rewardsD．view current offers3．With a Starbucks Card of Green level，you will get _______．A．a free cakeB．personalized Green CardC．free in-store refillsD．all purchases 15% off5.Most of us spend our lives seeking the natural world．We go fishing，sit in the garden，havea picnic，live in the suburbs or go to the seaside．The most popular leisure activity in Britain is going for a walk．When joggers jog，they don‟t run the streets．Every one of them tend to go to the park or the river．But despite this，our children are growing up nature deprived（剥夺）．I spent my boyhood climbing trees．These days，children are robbed of these ancient freedoms，due to problems like crime，traffic，the loss of the open spaces and strange new ideas about what is best for children，that is to say，things that can be bought，rather than things that can be found．The truth is to be found elsewhere．A study in the US: families had moved to better housing and the children were assessed for ADHD—attention deficit hyperactivity disorder（多动症）．Those whose accommodation had more natural views showed an improvement of 19%; those who had the same improvement in material surroundings but no nice view improved just 4%．ADHD is one of the great problems of modern childhood．One study after another indicates that contact with nature gives huge benefits to ADHD children．However，we spend money on drugs rather than on green places．The life of old people is measurably better when they have access to nature．The increasing concern for the growing population of old people is in quality rather than quantity of years．And study after study finds that a garden is the single most important thing in finding that quality．Even problems with crime and aggressive behaviour are reduced when there is contact with the natural world．We need the wild world．It is essential to our well-being，our health and our happiness．1．According to the author，people enjoy _______ to seek nature．A．jogging on the streetB．sitting in the gardenC．shopping in the supermarketD．running in the gym2．From the second paragraph，we can see that _______．A．adults deprive the children of their rights to approach natureB．climbing trees will certainly do good to the childrenC．children probably spend less time in nature nowadaysD．children tend to be happier as a result of their material satisfaction3．In what way do people benefit from their contact with nature？A．Children with ADHD can be cured．B．A garden nearby improves the quality of old people‟s life．C．Problems with crime and violent behavior will easily be solved．D．Children‟s performance at school is greatly improved．4．What is the main idea of this passage？A．Access to nature improves our life．B．Nature treats children with ADHD．C．Getting close to nature reduces crime．D．Man can‟t live without natural areas．三、信息匹配（共1小题）6.Do you struggle with business writing？Are teams and individuals asking for help with their business writing skills？____1____Since 1990,we have been helping employees and managers write better．Everything written in business reflects the image of the company and the writer．____2____This means organizing ideas well，checking that the language is accurate and that the presentation is professional．Writing successfully is always the result of careful planning．Before you start writing，you need to decide why you are writing and what you hope to achieve．This will help you decide what to include in your writing and whether to write an e-mail，a letter or perhaps a report．Meanwhile，think about readers．____3____The structure of what you write can guide readers and help them understand the content of your writing so that they can respond．While you are writing，you need to think about how you organize your ideas．Writing a report may involve presenting data and linking complex ideas; writing a memo（备忘录）may involve describing a situation and dealing with ways of improving it．You need to understand how to construct paragraphs．____4____After you have finished writing comes the very important process of revising，checking and correcting．____5____You will find plenty of useful information about effective business writing．In our courses，participants get tools，tips，techniques，job aids，and follow-up resources to help them write better．A．Contact us．B．Assess your skills here．C．It will help you choose appropriate structures．D．A range of words can be used to link your ideas．E．Spelling mistakes should be checked and corrected．F．So it is very important that writing is done to the highest standards．G．Here comes the good news．四、阅读填空（共1小题）7.The“selfie”is used to describe the self-taken photo，often from a smartphone．Someone takes about 10 selfies each time he does，and he only ends up___1___（post）one or two of those．He picks the one that he feels make him look the___2___（good）．In that picture，he gains confidence．For that moment，everything bad or terrible that has happened to him___3___（remove），because that smile is what gives him the___4___（determine）to love himself．I read___5___poem recently and the young man said，“If I ask you__6____you love，the answers will most likely roll off your tongue．You love to read．You love to write．You love your mom，you daughter，or your best friend．How long do you think you can go on and on before you say …I love___7___（I）‟？”That statement hit me like a ton of bricks．I‟ve struggled with confidence all my life．I still do．And in___8___way am I saying that taking a selfie is a gateway___9___confidence．__10____，the selfie does deserve some credit for allowing individuals to express themselves．五、书面表达（共1小题）8.假定你是李华，正在新西兰学习，你计划寒假期间在当地旅行，请写一封e-mail向旅行社询问相关的旅行信息。

2015年大连市高三一模考试英语能力测试参考答案听力部分（1.5×20=30分）1~5 ACCAB 6 ~10 BCCBA 11~15 AACBA 16~20 CACBC阅读理解（2×20=40分）21~24 DCAA 25~27 CCA 28~31 BABC 32~35 BBDD 36 CDFEB完形填空（1.5×20=30分）41~45 CDBAC 46~50 AABDC 51~55 BDACD 56~60 BDACB语法填空（1.5×10=15分）61. a 62. easiest 63. freedom 64. will pay 65. truly 66. standing 67. who/ that 68. to believe 69. Either 70. yours短文改错（1×10=10分）Dear Mum,This afternoon, our teacher asked us ∧ list what our parents had done for us.toI write down a lot of good sides.wroteTime passes quickly, isn’t it? It is three years when I became a high schooldoesn’t sincestudent. Looking back on the progresses that I have made so far, I really appreciateprogressfor your support. I know that without your properly guidance, I would not have doneproperso well.However, what still makes me puzzling is how to make my dream to go to thepuzzled atop university come true. Please continue to lend I a hand. I really need your help.me书面表达（25分）KateOne possible version：Nowadays we can still see some behaviors against public morals. So I feel it my duty to deliver a speech here. Every now and then, we find some people spitting, littering or talking loudly in public places, which make others annoy ed. Also it’s really shameful that some travelers damage historic relics at random. Some even violate the law just for their personal interests.In my opinion, not only should education on public morals be offered, but effective laws and regulations should be established and strictly carried out to guarantee the rights of the majority. Of course,we individuals should be self-controlled and good-mannered, and be willing to offer help whenever needed.Let’s join our hands in building a harmonious society. I’m sure your contribution will make a difference. (118)。

2015年高考英语模拟试题（辽宁卷）英语注意事项：1. 本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。

2. 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在本试卷相应的位置。

3. 全部答案在答题卡上完成，答在本试卷上无效。

第I卷第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）（略）第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

AOne afternoon last week, I saw three tearful children from my son's school being comforted by teachers. That morning, my 11-year-old had stomach pains, retching (干呕) into a bowl. Talking to other mothers later, I heard about other children with stomachache or difficulty sleeping the night before.What caused so much pain? Sports day. Sports day might be necessary at a highly competitive independent school, but not at a village primary school. For the children who can fly like the wind, sports day causes no problem. For those who are overweight or just not good at sport, it is a nightmare (噩梦). Even for those who enjoy running but fall halfway down the track in front of the entire school and their parents，it can prove a disaster.Why do we put our children through this annual suffering? Some may say competition is character building；or it's taking part, not winning, that's important；or that it is a tradition of school life. I just felt great pity for those children in tears or in pain.Team games at the end of sports day produced some close races, wild enthusiasm, lots of shouting—and were fun to watch. More importantly, the children who were not so fast or quick at passing the ball were hidden a little from everyone's eyes. Some of them also had the thrill of being on the winning side.I wish that sports day could be abandoned and replaced with some other less competitive event. Perhaps an afternoon of team games, with a few races for those who want them, would be less stressful for the children and a lot more fun to watch.21．What can we learn about the author's son from Paragraph 1?A．He talked with some mothers. B．He comforted his classmates.C．He had difficulty in sleeping. D．He suffered from stomachache.22．Sports day is still an annual event in this school probably because __________.A．this is an independent school B．it is a tradition of the schoolC．it helps children lose weight D．children enjoy watching sports23．What does the author think about team games?A．They should include more stressful races.B．They are acceptable to different children.C．They should be abandoned at primary schools.D．They are less fun for those who love running.24．What is the author's attitude towards sports day?A．Critical. B．Neutral.C．Positive. D．Ambiguous.BMOOCs, short f or “massive open online courses，” mark an important, possibly revolutionary, development in education. These courses are on line, free of charge, and open to anyone in the world who has a laptop and an Internet connection. Moreover, they are mainly offered by great universities like Stanford, Berkeley, Harvard and Columbia.The courses are arranged according to how difficult they are, enabling students to progress from beginners to the advanced. The courses cover not only a broad range of science subjects such as math and computer science, but also courses in social sciences and humanities. Though MOOCs are not offered for credit and degree, many students enroll(加入) in the courses for real skills or knowledge which they can put to some practical use.The format(形式) seems better than the traditional school class. The average quality of the lecturers is much higher. Besides, students can learn back and forward—that is, they can go at their own learning speed, which they can't do in a live lecture. And, more importantly, they don't have to travel anywhere to attend an online lecture. There is a problem of asking questions of the lecturer in a class of ten thousand students, but some MOOCs have solved it by allowing students to post questions on line for a vote, and only the most popular questions are put to the lecturer.In a knowledge age, lifelong learning is not confined to a traditional classroom. Students taking MOOCS are usually very clever, have work experience, and in many cases, have already developed a set of practical skills. Moreover, they also offer unique international perspectives(远景) that would be the envy of any school classroom.25．Which of the following statements is NOT true about MOOCs?A．The word “MOOCs” is short for “massive open online campuses”．B．Anyone who has a computer and an Internet connection can take MOOCs.C．MOOCs are usually offered by first-class universities in the world.D．MOOCs may be a breakthrough in the development of education.26．MOOCs seem to have an advantage over traditional school classes in that ________.A．there is a problem of asking questions in traditional classesB．students enrolling in MOOCs can get credit and degree easilyC．students can learn at their own study paceD．students can travel to many places when taking MOOCs27．The meaning of the underlined word “confined” means ________.A．extended B．developedC．limited D．advancedCPassenger pigeons (旅鸽)once flew over much of the United States in unbelievable numbers. Written accounts from the 18th and 19th centuries described flocks (群)so large that they darkened the sky for hours.It was calculated that when its population reached its highest point, there were more than 3 billion passenger pigeons—a number equal to 24 to 40 percent of the total bird population in the United States, making it perhaps the most abundant bird in the world. Even as late as 1870 when their numbers had already become smaller, a flock believed to be 1 mile wide and 320 miles (about 515 kilometers) long was seen near Cincinnati.Sadly the abundance of passenger pigeons may have been their undoing. Where the birds were most abundant, people believed there was an everlasting supply and killed them by the thousands. Commercial hunters attracted them to small clearings with grain, waited until pigeons had settled to feed, then threw large nets over them, taking hundreds at a time. The birds were shipped to large cities and sold in restaurants.By the closing decades of the 19th century，the hardwood forests where passenger pigeons nested had been damaged by Americans' need for wood, which scattered (驱散) the flocks and forced the birds to go farther north, where cold temperatures and spring storms contributed to their decline. Soon the great flocks were gone, never to be seen again.In 1897, the state of Michigan passed a law prohibiting the killing of passenger pigeons, but by then, no sizable flocks had been seen in the state for 10 years. The last confirmed wild pigeon in the United States was shot by a boy in Pike County, Ohio, in 1900. For a time, a few birds survived under human care. The last of them, known affectionately as Martha, died at the Cincinnati Zoological Garden on September 1, 1914.28. In the 18th and early 19th centuries, passenger pigeons________.A. were the biggest bird in the worldB. lived mainly in the south of AmericaC. did great harm to the natural environmentD. were the largest bird population in the US29. The underlined word “undoing” probably refers to the pigeons'________.A. escapeB. ruinC. liberationD. evolution30. What was the main reason for people to kill passenger pigeons?A. To seek pleasure.B. To save other birds.C. To make money.D. To protect crops.31. What can we infer about the law passed in Michigan?A. It was ignored by the public.B. It was declared too late.C. It was unfair.D. It was strict.DWhen different species of birds flock(聚集) together, their flight formations are determined by social dynamics both between and within species.New research from the Universities of Cambridge and Exeter reveals for the first time that, contrary to current models used to explain the movement of flocks, the differences between bird species and social relationships between individuals play a critical role in determining the dynamics of mixed-species flocks.The unified(群集) behaviour of bird flocks has puzzled scientists for hundreds of years. One naturalist from the turn of the century even suggested telepathy(心灵感应) may be involved. There have since been more logical explanations, including mathematical models that show that repeated interactions among individuals following simple rules can generate coordinated(协同的) group movements. However, these models usually rely on the assumption that individuals within groups are identical and interact independently, which may not reflect reality.Jolle Jolles, a PhD student at the University of Cambridge's Department of Zoology and author of the paper, said：“Spectacular collective behaviour can be found in a large range of animal species, and we now know that often these complex coordinated group movements may be the result of individuals following simple rules. However, rarely are the individual characteristics and social relationships within them taken into account. Our research highlights that these striking displays of group behaviour are much more complex.”By analysing high-resolution photographs of mixed flocks of rooks and jackdaws(both from the corvid family), the researchers found that rather than individuals interacting in a consistent fashion throughout the flock, interactions depended on social dynamics between the different species as well as relationships within a species.The researchers discovered that birds prefer to fly close to members of their own species, and that the larger and more dominant rooks take the lead by flying near the front of flocks. Additionally, the lifelong, monogamous(一妻一夫制的) pair bonds that are characteristic of both species seem to be reflected in flight, as birds often fly particularly close to a single, same species partner.Dr Alex Thornton, principal investigator of the Cambridge Jackdaw Project, now at the University of Exeter and author of the paper, said “Together, our findings demonstrate that to understand the structure of groups，such as bird flocks，we need to consider the characteristics and relationships of the individuals within them.”32. The underlined word “generate” means ________.A．set down B．take awayC．bring about D．give up33．According to Jolle Jolles, what are seldom considered about coordinated group movement?A．Individual characteristics and social relationship between them.B．Repeated interactions among individuals and social dynamics.C．Telepathy and social relationship between them.D．The structure of groups and the varieties of species.34．Birds may prefer to fly the closest to ________.A．the largest one B．the most dynamic oneC．the lifelong partner D．the friendly partner35．What is the main idea of the passage?A．How birds interact in simple rules.B．How birds of different feathers flock together.C．Why birds show preference to flocking.D．Why birds display the characteristics.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。

2015年辽师大附中高三年级模拟考试（精品卷）外语试卷命题人：高三外语组第一部分听力（满分30）略第二部分阅读理解（共两节，，满分40）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分；满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑）ABreathe, wave and smile. Along with more than 300 other seniors, I marched into the stadium on the afternoon of May 10. The audience burst into deafening cheers. The huge stadium shook with all the whistling and clapping.It was as if a Hollywood superstar had walked on stage. And indeed, every single senior that day was a star of the moment. Each deserved it. The seniors had been preparing for four years for this once-in-a-lifetime moment—the commencement (graduation ceremony).Seated, I waited anxiously for the opening address. As a foreign exchange student, I was not able to receive a diploma. However, I still had the wonderful feeling of being part of things. Like the other graduates, I was dressed in marron cap and gown.Our principal, Mr. Glover, delivered a short, warm greeting. The US national anthem followed and then, hands on chests, a solemn Pledge of Allegiance(美国的爱国誓言). Students who had excelled academically gave farewell speeches. The tears in some eyes convinced me that many had deep feelings about the occasion. It was as the class motto says, “Life brings us tears, smiles and memories. The tears dry; the smil es fade; but the memories last forever.”Then came the core (the most important part) of the commencement. Hundreds of names were announced. Each graduate walked across the stage to receive his or her diploma from the principal. From the different cheers each graduate got, we had the funny sense that it was a kind of competition of who could cheer the loudest.To be honest, the presentation of diplomas got boring. A girl sitting next to me even started yawning. But it wasn‟t boring for those receiving the d iploma: they would treasure the moment the principal placed the sacred brown document in their hands for the rest of their lives.A new page in the book of that person‟s life had turned. They were glimpsing their futures: futures of challenge, hardship, perhaps loneliness too, which would take all of their courage.21. What‟s the article mainly about?A. An American high school‟s graduation ceremony.B. The opening ceremony of a sports meeting.C. A presentation of college diplomas.D. A US college‟s farewe ll party.22. Which of the following statements about the author is FALSE?A. She was one of the graduates.B. She was a foreign exchange student.C. She was excited to receive her diploma.D. She felt it great to be at the ceremony.23. The right order of the following events is______.a. Diplomas were presented to graduates.b. Students gave farewell speeches.c. The US national anthem was played.d. The principal gave a short, warm speech.e. Seniors went into the stadium.A. b,c,a,d,eB. c,d,b,e,aC. d,b,e,a,cD. e,d,c,b,a24. From the text, we can conclude that_______.A. a diploma ensures a good jobB. a diploma guarantees a bright futureC. the commencement symbolizes the beginning of a new stage in lifeD. everyone felt excited at the presentation of the diplomaBThe secrets of happiness all lie in your Operating System. The trouble is that we get blinded by our Operating System. This is because our Operating System attempts to fit what‟s happening around us into our Operating System‟s expectations. Anything different is resisted as much as it can be.So your Operation System is always going to be riddled with flaws(缺点) and errors. It‟s in it‟s nature. This is where all progress and evolution comes from . Every flaw and bug you discover and fix in the Operating System is another leap forward in the quality of your life.The evolution of society comes from the fact that each generation rebels against the previous one. And so each generation discovers a flaw and caused an upgrade in our cultural Operating System.The established order in every field and every area of life will find itself challenged. And over time more and more flaws will be discovered about what we previously believed to be facts. This is how life progresses and advances.Now every day across the world there are hundreds of instances where people are making new discoveries and overturning old beliefs. This is the process of life.If you want something that you don‟t have ---it‟s your Op erating system that is blocking it off to you. This means you have to identify the flaw in your Operating System that is blocking you from having what you want. Then you transform the structure of your Operating System to let it in.Opportunities are around you all the time. There is never a boat that you must catch. There is another boarding all the time. It is only the fact that you aren‟t seeing the opportunities that stops you from getting what you want.Upgrading your Operating System is training it to show you the opportunities all around you. And then life is like picking fruit from a tree.25. According to the passage, our Operating System ______.A. resists valuable things as more as possibleB. neglects everything that happens around usC. always attempts to meet its expectationsD. is not essential to our happiness sometimes26. The underlined part “be riddled with” in Paragraph 2 can be replaced by ______.A. be opposed toB. be free fromC. be friends withD. be full of27. If you want to improve the quality of your life, you should _______.A. avoid mistakes in your everyday lifeB. discover flaws in your Operating SystemC. take all the information around youD. take a suspecting attitude towards life28. According to the author, our society progresses because _____.A. the young approve of what their ancestors didB. younger generations put the wrong things rightC. computers have undated the old Operating SystemD. old computers are constantly replaced by new onesCYou never see them, but they‟re with you every time you fly. They record where you are going, how fast you‟re traveling and whether everything on your airplane is functioning normally. Their ability to withstand almost any disaster makes them seem like something out of a comic book. They‟re known as the black box.When planes fall from the sky, as a Yemeni airliner did on its way to Comoros Islands in the India ocean on June 30, 2009, the black box is the best bet for identifying what went wrong. So when a French Submarine(潜水艇) detected the device‟s homing signal five days later, the discovery marked a huge toward determining the cause of a tragedy in which 152 passengers were killed.In 1958, Australian scientist David Warren developed a flight-memory recorder that would track basic information like altitude and direction. That was the first mode for a black box, which became a requirement on all U.S. commercial flights by 1960. Early models often failed to withstand crashes, however, so in 1965 the device was completely redesigned and moved to the rear of the plane ---the area least subject to impact --- from its original position in the landing wells(起落架舱). The same year, the Federal Aviation Authority required that the boxes, which were never actually black, be painted orange or yellow to aid visibility.Modern airplanes have two black boxes: a voice recorder, which tracks pilots‟ conversations, and a flight-data recorder, which monitors fuel levels, engine noises and other operating functions that help investigators reconstruct the aircraft‟s final moments. Placed in an insulated(隔绝的) case and surrounded by a quarter-inch-thick panels of stainless steel, the boxes can withstand massive force and temperature up to 20,000 ft. Experts believe the boxes from Air France Flight 447, which crashed near Brazil on June 1, 2009, are in water nearly that deep, but statistics say they‟re still likely to turn up. In the approximately 20 deep-sea crashes over the past 30 years, only one plane‟s black boxes were never recovered.29. In paragraph 1, the author wants say the black box ______.A. is an necessary device on an airplaneB. comes from a comic bookC. can prevent disasterD. can control the function of an airplane30. Why was the black box redesigned in 1965?A. New materials became available by that timeB. The early models often got damaged in the crashC. Too much space was needed for its deviceD. The early models didn‟t provide the needed data.31. The black boxes were painted orange or yellow to ______.A. distinguish them from the color of the planeB. warn people to handle them with careC. make them easily identifiedD. obey the international standards32. What do we know about the black boxes from Air France Flight 447?A. There is still a good chance of their being recoveredB. There is an urgent need for them to be reconstructedC. They have stopped sending homing signalsD. They were destroyed somewhere near BrazilDHilary Smith belonged to a good family. But by the age of twenty, he had spent all the money the good old family had. He then had some trouble with the bank and was put in prison. He escaped from the prison and ran to Australia without delay.Hilary did not like Australia and Australia did not like Hilary. What he could do seemed to be one of two things: die or work. Then he remembered that he was not alone in the world. He had an aunt.She was his father‟s only sister, but his f ather used to say she brought no glory to the family. Hilary, of course, tired to discover what she had done. It seemed that she had failed to marry a nobleman. Instead, she had chosen a husband who was connected with “trade”. Of course as soon as she became “Mrs. Parks”, her brother considered her dead. Later on, Mr. Parks died and left her a lot of money; but that did not bring her back to life in her brother‟s opinion.Hilary discovered his aunt‟s address. Fortunately she remained faithful and honest to him even after she fell ill. So Hilary‟s star shone again, and soon he moved into her house and lived as comfortably as a sailor who had just reached harbor. He had only about a sixpence in his pocket.One thing was soon clear: his aunt was seriously ill, and nothing could cure her illness. Hilary was very worried. Fate had found a home for him, and was now going to throw out of it. There was only one thing that could save him: her will.“Will?” she said, “yes, I have made one. That was when I was a girl and had not much money. I left all my money to some religious people.”“Didn‟t you make another will when you were married?” Hilary asked.His aunt shook her head. “No,” she said in a low voice. “There was no need.When I finally had a lot of money I found I had no relations.”On the next day he went to the public library and examined a book of law. It told him what he already believed. When a woman is married, an earlier will loses its value.A new will must be made. If no new will is made, the money goes to the nearest relation. Hilary knew that he was his aunt‟s only relation. His future was safe.After a few months had passed, Hilary‟s problems became serious. He badly needed money. He had expensive tastes, and owed a lot of money to shopkeepers. They trusted him because his aunt was rich; but the debt was terrible.Unfortunately his aunt did not want to discuss money matters at all. In the end they had a quarrel about the small amount of ten pounds. Hilary was not very angry. He began to wonder about a new problem. Was it kind to want his aunt to live any longer? Was it not better for her to die now? While he was considering what to do, his aunt told him that she was going to send for her lawyer. So she was going to make a new will, Hilary thought. She might leave all her money to someone else. Soon he reached a clear conclusion. He must do a great kindness to the poor old woman.One night when the old servant who had been nursing his aunt went off, he doubled the amount of some medicine. The total amount was too great and it could just put her to sleep forever.“Thank you,” his aunt took the glass from his hand with a grateful look. “I want, more than anything, to sleep, and never to wake up again. Is that what you wish, Hilary? Don‟t blame me if I have some doubts about what you intended to do. Sick people get these ideas, you know. One thing I ought to explain to you. Mr. Parks never married me. He already had a wife and couldn‟t marry again. That made your foolish father very angry with me. Well, if I am alive tomorrow I shall make another will in your favor. If I die tonight, you will get nothing. No, Hilary, don‟t try to take the glass away. If you do that, I shall know; and I don‟t want to know. Good night, Hilary.Then, very carefully, she raised the glass to her mouth and drank.33. From the story, we learn that Hilary‟s aunt was ______.A. bad-tempered and lonelyB. kind-hearted and wiseC. careless about moneyD. Cruel to her niece34. The underlined sentence “He must do a great kindness to the poor old woman.” In paragraph 11 suggests that Hilary Smith ______.A. was determined to put his aunt‟s life to an endB. decide to do his aunt a favor to call in a lawyerC. made up his mind to take good care of his auntD. would help his aunt to donate all her money to religious people35. Which of the following is the focus of the story?A. Hilary‟s aunt‟s moneyB. Hilary Smith‟s debtsC. The intended murderD. Hilary‟s aunt‟s marriage第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

2015年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试英语本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分。

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AMy color television has given me nothing but a headache. I was able to buy it a little over a year ago because I had my relatives give me money for my birthday instead of a lot of clothes that wouldn’t fit. I leta salesclerk fool me into buying a discontinued model, I realized this a day late,when I saw newspaper advertisements for the set at seventy-five dollars less than I had paid,The set worked so beautifully when I first got it home that I would keep it on until stations signed off for the night, Fortunately, I didn’t got any channels showing all-night movies or I would never have gotten to bed.Then I started developing a problem with the set that involved static (静电) noise. For some reason,when certain shows switched into a commercial, a loud noise would sound for a few seconds. Gradually, this noise began to appear during a show, and to get rid of it, I had to change to another channel and then change it back. Sometimes this technique would not work, and I had to pick up the set and shake it to remove the sound. I actually began to build up my arm muscles(肌肉) shaking my set.When neither of these methods removed the static noise ,I would sit helplessly and wait for the noise to go away. At last I ended up hitting the set with my fist, and it stopped working altogether .My trip to the repair shop cost me $62, and the set is working well now,but I keep expecting more trouble.21.Why did the author say he was fooled into buying the TV set?A.He got an older model than he had expected.B.He couldn’t return it when it was broken.C.He could have bought it at a lower price.D.He failed to find any movie shows on it.22.Which of the following can best replace the phrase”signed off”in Paragraph 1?A.ended all their programsB.provided fewer channelsC.changed to commercialsD.showed all-night movies23.How did the author finally get his TV set working again?A.By shaking and hitting it. B .By turning it on and off. C.By switching channels.D.By having it repaired.24. How does the anthor sound when telling the story ?A. CuriousB. AnxiousC. CautiousD. HumorousYour house may have an effect on your figure . Experts say the way you design your home could play arole in whether you pack on the pounds or keep them off . You can make your environment work for you instead of against you . Here are some ways to turn your home into part of diet plan.Open the curtains and turn up the lights . Dark environments are more likely to encourage overeating , for people are often less self-conscious（难为情）when they’re in poorly lit places-and so more likely to eat lots of food . If your home doesn’t have enough window light , get more lamps and flood the place with brightness.Mind the colors . Research suggests warm colors fuel our appetites . In one study , people who ate meals in a blue room consumed 33 percent less than those in a yellow or red room . Warm colors like yellow make tood appear more appetizing , while cold colors make us feel less hungry . So when it’s time to repaint , go blue.Don’t forget the clock-or the radio. People who eat slowly tend to consume about 70 fewer calories（卡路里）per meal than those who rush through their meals. Begin keeping track of the time, and try to make dinner last at least 30 minutes, And while you’re at it, actually sit down to eat. If you need some help slowing down , turn on relaxing music. It makes you less likely to rush through a meal.Downsize the dishs, Big serving bowls and plates can easily make us fat. We eat about 22 percent more when using a 12-inch plate instead of a 10-inch plate. When we choose a large spoon over a smaller one ,total intake（摄入）jumps by 14 percent. And we’ll pour about 30 percent more liquid into a short, wide glass than a tall, skinny glass.25.The text is especially helpful for those who care about_______.A. their home comfortsB. their body shapeC. house buyingD. healthy diets26.A home environment in blue can help people_________.A.digest food betterB.reduce food intakeC.burn more caloriesD.regain their appetites27.What are people advised to do at mealtimes?A.Eat quickly.B.Play fast music.e smaller spoons.D.Turn down the lights.28.What can be a suitable title for the test?A.Is Your Hourse Making You Fat?B.Ways of Serving DinnerC.Effects of Self-ConsciousnessD.Is Your Home Environment Relaxing?More students than ever cefore are taking a gap-year (间隔年)before going to university.It used to be called the “year off” between school and university.The gap-year phenomenon originated(起源) with the months left over to Oxbridge applicants between entrance exams in November and the start of the next academic year.This year, 25,310 students who have accepted places in higher education institutions have put off their entry until next year, according to statistics on university entrance provided by University and College Admissions Serbice(UCAS).That is a record 14.7% increase in the number of students taking a gap year. Tony Higgins from UCAS said that the statistics are good news for everyone in higher education. “Students who take a well-planned year out are more likely to be stisfied with, and complete, their chosen course. Students who take a gap year are often more mature and responsible,” he said.But not everyone is happy. Owain James, the president of the National Union of Students(NUS), argued that the increase is evidence of student had ship – young people are being forced into earning money before finishing their education. “New students are now aware that they are likely to leave university up to￡15,000 in debt. It is not surprising that more and More students are taking a gap year to earn money to support their study for the degree.NUS statistics show that over 40% of students are forced to work during term time and the figure increases to 90% during vacation periods,”he said.29. What do we learn about the gap year from the text?A. It is flexible in length.B. It is a time for relaxation.C. It is increasingly popular.D. It is required by universities.30. According to Tony Higgins, students taking a gap year______.A.are better prepared for college studiesB.know a lot more about their future jobsC.are more likely to leave university in debtD.have a better chance to enter top universities31. How does Owain James feel about the gap-year phenomenon?A. He's puzzled.B. He's worried.C. He's surprised.D. He's annoyed.32. What would most students do on their vacation according to NUS statistics?A.Attend additional courses.B. Make plans for the new term.C.Earn money for their education.D.Prepaer for their graduate studies.Choose Your One-Day ToursTour A-Bath & Stonchenge including entrance fees to the ancient Roman bathrooms and Stonehenge-￡37 until 26 March and ￡39 thereafter.Visit the city with over 2,000 years of history and Bath Abbey,the Royal Crescent and the Costute Mtsan.Stonehenge is one of the world’s most famous prehistoric monuments dating back over 5,000 years. Tour B-Oxford & Stratford including entrance fees to the University St Mary’s Church Tower and Anne Hathaway's house一￡32 until 12 March and ￡36 thereafter.Oxford: Includes a guided of England’s oldest university city and colleges. Look over the “city of dreaming spires(尖顶)”form St Mary’s Church Tower. Stratford: Includes a guided tour exploring much of the Shakespeare wonder.Tour C—Windsor Castle & Hampton Court including entrance fees to Hampton Court Palace--£34 until March and £37 thereafter.Includes a guided tour of Windsor and Hampton Court, Henry Mill’s favourite palace. Free time to visit Windsor Castle（entrace fees not included）. With 500 years of history, Hampton Court was once the home of four Kings and one Queen. Now this former royal palace is open to the public as a major tourist attraction. Visit the palace and its various historic gardens, which include the famous maze(迷宫)where it is easy to get lost!Tour D-Cambridge including entrance fees to the Tower of Saint Mary the Great-£33 .until 18 March and £37 thereafter.Includes a guided tour of Cambridge, the famous university town, and the gardens of the 18th century.33.Which tour will you choose if you want to see England’s oldest university city?A.Tour AB.Tour BC.Tour CD.Tour D34.Which of the following tours charges the lowest fee on 17 March?A.Windsor Castle & Hampton Court.B.Oxford & StratfordC.Bath &Stonehenge.D.Cambridge.35.Why is Hampton Court a major tourist attraction?A.It used to be the home of royal families.B.It used to be a well-known mazeC.It is the oldest palace in BritainD.It is a world-famous castle.第二节（共5小题：每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

………………………………………………装…………订…………线………………………………………………2015年葫芦岛市普通高中高三第一次模拟考试英语第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

AIn 2014 Chinese Internet users have summed up top 10 network buzzwords (网络流行语)of 2014. Here are listed some of them in no particular order.1. It is to be cherished（珍惜）.On March 31, 2014, Ma Yili responded to Wen Zhang’s cheating on Sina Weibo. It readsas follows: Being in love is easy, being married is not. It is to be cherished. Soon many Internetusers began to make sentences wi th this pattern. For example, ―Copying is easy, creating is not.It is to be cherished.‖2. So the question is……―So the question is…‖ is taken from the advertising of Lanxiang V ocational School inShandong Province: ―So the question is: Which school offer s the best excavator skills? Go toShandong and find Lanxiang.‖ N etizens added the phrase ―now here comes the question‖before the question ―which school has the best excavator skills?‖, which can also be followedwith other questions‖.3. Rich and Bitch（任性）The buzzword originates from a real event: A while back, a Mr. Liu spent 1760 yuanonline buying a health care product. In the following four months, Mr. Liu remitted (汇款)more than half a million yuan to the swindler. When reporters interviewed him, he said that hehad already found himself cheated after spending only 70,000 yuan. ―I just wanted to see howmuch they could take from me!‖Sometimes it is translated as, ―You can ju st be stubborn ifyou’re rich.‖. Another way to understand it is ―I can do what I want –I’m rich.‖4. Meng Meng Da (cute /adorable)Meng Meng Da developed from the sounds of kissing both cheeks. The c haracters ―么么哒‖ are often used in text messaging to symbolize kisses, much like ―XOXO‖ in English. Thekissing sounds were eventually replaced with ―meng‖, which means ―cute‖ or ―adorable.‖21. Which is the most popular network buzzword of 2014 according to the passage?A. Rich and Bitch.B. It is to be cherished.C. So the question is……D. Not mentioned in the passage.22. How much was Mr. Liu cheated out of altogether?A. 1760 yuan.B. 540,000 yuan.C. 70,000 yuan.D. A million of yuan.23. Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?A. Network buzzwords may come from real events.B. ―Rich and Bitch‖ is often used to describe the rich.C. ―So the question is…… ‖ comes from a TV series.D. ―It is to be cherished‖ was first said by Ma Yili.24. Where can we use ―It is to be cherished‖?A. Love me, love my dog.B. Eating is easy, losing weight is not.C. Where there is a will, there is a way.D. The older, the wiser.BIt is commonly believed that people yawn just when they are sleepy or tired as a result oftheir brain needing oxygen. However, a latest research shows that a yawn can help cool thebrain and helps it work more effectively. Researchers said that raising or lowering oxygen andcarbon dioxide levels in the blood did not produce that reaction.Yawning involves opening the mouth while taking a long, deep breath of air.Researchers at the University of Albany in New York said those who held a cool pack to theirforehead were less likely to yawn than those who held a warm or room-temperature pack whilethey were watching people yawning. They also found that those who breathed through the noserather than the mouth were less likely to yawn. This was because the blood vessels（脉管）inthe nasal cavity (腔) sent cool blood to the brain.Since yawning occurs when brain temperature rises, sending cool blood to the brainserves to maintain the best levels of mental efficiency. This could help us to understand betterthe way our brains work. It may also help us understand the reason why frequent yawning cansometimes be a sign of brain disease.25. According to the new study, people yawn when .A. they are sleepy or tiredB. they need more oxygenC. their brain temperature risesD. oxygen levels in the blood is lowered26. Which of the following statements about the new study is NOT true?A. Yawning can promote sleep.B. Yawning can sometimes be a sign of brain disease.C. Yawning can make our brain work more efficiently.D. Yawning can maintain the best levels of mental efficiency.27. What could be the best title for the text?A. Yawning Is A Sign of Brain DiseaseB. Yawning Carries Some InformationC. Yawning Benefits Your BodyD. Yawning Cools Your Brain28. In which section of a newspaper can you read this passage?A. Science and technologyB. HealthC. EntertainmentD. CultureCUsually when dogs and cats live in the same home they will fight instead of being friendly. People who are thinking about adopting a dog as a friend will not have a cat as their pet at the same time. But recently a new research has found a new recipe of success. According to the study, if the cat is adopted before the dog, and if they are introduced when still young (less than 6 months for cats, a year for dogs), it is highly probable that the two pets will get along swimmingly. Two-thirds of the homes interviewed reported a positive relationship between their cat and dog.However, it wasn’t all sweetness and light. There was a reported coldness between the cat and dog in 25% of the homes, while aggression and fighting were observed in 10% of the homes. One reason for this is probably that some of their body signals were just opposite. For example, when a cat turns its head away it signals aggression, while a dog doing the same signals submission.In homes with cats and dogs living peacefully, researchers observed a surprising behavior. They are learning how to talk each other’s language. It is a surprise that cats can learn how to talk ―dog‖, and dogs can learn how to talk ―cat‖.What’s interesting is that both cats and dogs have appeared to develop their intelligence. Th ey can learn how to read each other’s body signals, suggesting that the two may have more in common than we previously suspected. Once familiar with each other’s presence and body language, cats and dogs can play together, greet each other nose to nose, and enjoy sleeping together on the sofa. They can easily share the same water bowl and in some cases groom (梳理) each other.The significance of the research on cats and dogs may go beyond pets—to people who don’t get along, including neighbors, colleagues at work, and even world superpowers. If cats and dogs can learn to get along, surely people have a good chance.29. The underlined word swimmingly in Paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to .A. earlyB. sweetlyC. quicklyD. smoothly30. Some cats and dogs may fight when .A. they share their belongings togetherB. they look away from each otherC. they misunderstand each other’s signalsD. they are raised in the same home at an early age31. What is found surprising about cats and dogs?A. They eat and sleep together.B. They can speak the same language.C. They learn to speak each other’s language.D. They know something from each other’s voices.32. What can we human beings learn from cats and dogs?A. We should learn to live in harmony.B. We should know more about animals.C. We should live in peace with animals.D. We should learn more body languages.DUncle Sam, a figure symbolizing the United States, is pictured as a tall, white-haired man with a beard. He is often dressed in red, white, and blue, and wears a top hat. The exact origins of Uncle Sam as a symbol for the United States are unknown, but most people accepted the idea that Uncle Sam was named after Samuel Wilson. During the War of 1812, Samuel Wilson was a businessman from Troy, NY that supplied the U.S. Army with beef in barrels （桶）. The barrels were labeled ―U.S.‖ which stood for Uncle Sam Wilson.The suggestion that the meat shipments came from ―Uncle Sam‖led to the idea that Uncle Sam symbolized the Federal Government and association stuck. In 1961, Congress passed a resolution that recognized Samuel Wilson as the inspiration for the symbol Uncle Sam. But Sam Wilson looked nothing like the Uncle Sam pictured above. Uncle Sam’s traditional appearance, with a white beard and star-spangled suit, is an invention of artists and political cartoonists. One of these political cartoonists was named Thomas Nast. Nast produced many of the earliest cartoons of Uncle Sam. The most famous picture of Uncle Sam appearedon an Army recruiting （征兵）poster. The poster was designed in World War I, and was used again in World War II, on which reads ―I Want You for U.S. Army.‖ James Montgomery Flagg drew this picture, and served as the model too!Today, Uncle Sam is a symbol of the United States that is recognized around the world. 33. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. Uncle Sam was a character created by the government of the United States.B. Samuel Wilson, a businessman, sold meat to American troops during the War of 1812.C. Uncle Sam was based on an entertainer to show Americans were popular people.D. The image of Uncle Sam has been used to urge Americans to join the army since 1838. 34. It can be inferred from the passage that .A. Uncle Sam joined the American army in 1812B. Uncle Sam’s top hat and suit reflect the American flagC. the Uncle Sam symbol is the best of all American symbolsD. opinions differ about how Uncle Sam became a national symbol 35. Which of the following can best sum up the passage?A. The name Uncle Sam first appeared during the War of 1821.B. There are many symbols of the United States ，including Uncle Sam.C. Over time ，the image of Uncle Sam came to represent the United States.D. Uncle Sam is a national symbol that is recognized around the United States.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。