2015年高考英语阅读理解练习：China Daily

2015年全国I卷阅读下面材料, 用不多于1个单词的正确形式填空。

Yangshuo, ChinaIt was raining lightly when I 61. ______ (arrive) in Yangshuo just before dawn. But I didn’t care. A few hours 62. _______, I’d been at home in Hong Kong, with 63. _______ (it) choking smog. Here, the air was clean and fresh, even with the rain.I’d skipped nearby Guilin, a dream place for tourists seeking the limestone mountain tops and dark waters of the Li River 64. ______ are pictured by artists in so many Chinese 65. ______ (painting). Instead, I’d head straight for Yangshuo. For those who fly to Guilin, it’s only an hour away 66. ______ car and offers all the scenery of the better-known city.Yangshuo 67._____ (be) really beautiful. A study of travelers 68. _____ (conduct) by the website TripAdvisor names Yangshuo as one of the top 10 destinations in the world. And the town is fast becoming a popular weekend destination for people in Asia. Abercrombie & Kent, a travel company in Hong Kong, says it 69. ______ (regular) arranges quick getaways here for people 70. ______ (live) in Shanghai and Hong Kong.【参考答案】61. arrived 62. before/earlier 63. its 64. that/which65. paintings 66. by 67. is 68. conducted 69. regularly 70. living。

2015年高考全国卷2英语试题第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）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 clothes that wouldn’t fit. I let a salesclerk fool me into buying a discontinued model. I realized this a day later, when I saw newspaper advertisements for the set at seventy-five dollars less than I had paid. The set worked so beautiful when I first got it home that I would keep it on until stations signed off for the night. Fortunately, I didn’t get any channels showing all-night movies or I would never have gotten to bed.Then I started developing a problem with the set that involved static(静电) noise. For some reason, when certain shows switched into a commercial, a loud noise would sound for a few seconds. Gradually, this noise began to appear during a show, and to get rid of it, I had to change to another channel and then change it back. Sometimes this technique would not work, and I had to pick up the set and shake it to remove the sound. I actually began to build up my arm muscles(肌肉) shaking my set.When neither of these methods removed the static noise, I would sit helplessly and wait for the noise to go away. At last I ended up hitting the set with my first, and it stopped working altogether. My trip to the repair shop cost me $62, and the sit 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.【参考答案】C【考查内容】细节理解题【解析思路】根据第一段第四行“when I saw newspaper advertisements for the set at seventy-five dollars less than I had paid.”当我看到报纸上75美元比我买的价格低的时候，我感觉我上当了。

2015年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试(江苏卷)英语第Ⅰ卷第一部分：听力（共两节，满分20分）做题时，现将答案标在试卷上，录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。

第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题。

从题中所给的A,B,C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

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

1. What time is it now?A. 9:10.B. 9:50.C. 10:00.2. What will the man do?A. It‟s nice.B. It‟s warm.C. It‟s cold.3. What will the man do?A. Attend a meeting.B. Give a lecture.C. Leave his office.4. What is the woman‟s opinion about the course?A. Too hard.B. Worth taking.C. Very easy.5. What does the woman want the man to do?A. Speak louder.B. Apologize to her.C. Turn off the radio.【答案】1~5: ACABC【听力原文】1. W: What time is your train leaving?M: It leaves at 10. I‟ve got 50 minutes left.W: You‟d better hurry, or you won‟t be able to catch it.2. M: Nice weather we‟re having! Don‟t you think? W: No, it is too cold.M: I think it is just right. W: I‟d prefer a few degree s warmer.3. M: Now, let‟s stop talking and get going. I need to be in my office in 15 minutes. Or I‟llbe late for a meeting. W: OK. Bye!4. M: This course is really difficult.W: I don‟t think it‟s all that bad. And we‟ll benefit a lot from it.M:So you‟re taking it, too.W: That‟s true.5. W: Could you turn that off? I can‟t hear myself think！M: What?W: The radio. M: Oh, sorry.第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）听下面5段对话。

24 Solar Terms: 5 things you must know about Rain Water24节气:关于雨水你必须知道的5件事The traditional Chinese solar calendar divides the year into 24solar terms.中国传统阳历将一年分为24个节气。

The 24 solar terms are determined by changes in the sun'sposition in the zodiac during the year. They were first used inChina and now are followed in many other parts of the world.In China, the 24 solar terms were created thousands of yearsago to guide agricultural production. They also reflect China's rich history through the seasonal festivals, special foods, cultural ceremonies, family gatherings and even healthy living tips that correspond with each solar term.二十四节气是由一年中太阳在黄道上的位置变化决定的。

它们首先在中国使用，现在在世界许多其他地方也在使用。

在中国，二十四节气是几千年前创造的，用来指导农业生产。

它们还通过季节性节日、特殊食物、文化仪式、家庭聚会，甚至与每个节气对应的健康生活小贴士，反映了中国丰富的历史。

Rain Water (Chinese: 雨水) this year starts on Feb 19 and ends on Mar 4.雨水(中文:雨水)今年从2月19日开始，到3月4日结束。

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。

考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。

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。

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。

2015年高考英语阅读理解练习题7份（附答案）河北省遵化市2015高考英语阅读理解练习（1）（答案）【江西省吉安一中2014模拟】阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

What would it be like to take a walk on the surface of Mars? If you could design the tallest building in the world, what would it look like? Do you dream of being the next J.K.Rowling? This summer, you can experience all of these things, and more. All you need is an Internet connection and your imagination. A recent study by the Kaiser Family Foundation found that kids spend an average of 1 hour and 29 minutes online each day. Many kids like to use that time to chat with friends, play games or check e-mails. But next time you get on the Web, try exploring the world instead. “With the Internet, you can go back 11,000 years in time, or go 11,000 kilometers across the planet,” said Ru ssell, Web search expert of Google. “The whole scope of history and the world is open to you.” There is a wealth of information to be found online. For example, if your family is going on vacation somewhere, do a quick online search on the area before you even get in the car. “What’s the background of the place; what’s the history?” says Russell. “I like to tell my kids, ‘Whenever you have a question, whenever you have a doubt, search it out.’” Ready to launch a virtual journey of your own? Here are a few starting points to get you think ing and to help you on your way. You can invite your parents along for the ride, too. Always ask for permission before downloading programs and software into your computer. And, check with a parent or adult before visiting any new website. Navigate the world in 3-D with Google Earth. Begin in outer space and zoom into the streets of any city, from Hong Kong to San Francisco. Or, visit ancient monuments and watch the changing rainforests over time. Withthe moon in Google Eart h tool, you can walk in Neil Armstrong’s famous footsteps. Take a guided tour of the moon’s surface with Armstron g’s fellow shuttle mate astronaut Buzz Aldrin. 71. According to Russell, the kids _________. A. spend too much time on the Internetx_k_b_1 B. should never chat and play games online C. can solve their problems through the Internet D. should study hard instead of chatting online 72. From the passage we know that _________. A. we can find much information we need online B. Neil Ar mstrong traveled to the moon alone C. the kids can download programs onto the computer freely D. the kids can visit the new website freely without parents’ guidance 73. According to the passage, if you want to go to Tropical Rainforests, you can _________. A. take the time shuttle B. go to the cinema to watch 3-D films C. find a travel agency in Google D. use Google Earth 74. The passage is mainly intended for _________. A. parents B. kids C. teachers D. adults 75. In which section of a website can we probably read this passage? A. Culture. B. Health. C. Internet World. D. Tourism. 【参考答案】71―75、CADBCA Papa’s jaw dropped when Mama told him that Sister had cheated on her final exams―not to succeed but to fail. “It’s unbelievable!” he said. “Sister has always been so proud of her good grades!” “Yes, she has,” said Mama. “But it’s not unbelievable. It just shows how badly she wanted off the swimming team.” “Wanted off the swimming team?” said Papa. “She never said anything about that to me.” “Of course she didn’t,” said Mama. “She was afraid you’d blow your top. You already had her getting a swimming scholarship to college and winning gold medals at the Olympics. Can you imagine how much pressure she must have felt? For her, beingon the team couldn’t have been much fun.” “Oh, my gosh!” Papa said, clapping a hand to his forehead. “I’ve been so stupid! I just thought she’d want to be a champion swimmer because she’s so good at it.” “It’s like anything else, dear,” said Mama. “No matter how good at it you are, if it stops being fun, you won’t want to do it anymore.” Papa put his head in his hands. “She must be really mad at me,” he mumbled. “Maybe I should say sorry to her.” Sister’s footsteps could be heard on the stairs. She came into the kitchen and looked hopefully up at her parents. “Honey,” said Mama with a smile, “your papa and I have decided that there’s no reason for you to be on the swimming team if you don’t want to.” Sister’s face lit up like a Christmas tree. “Yippee!” she cried. “And,” added Papa, “there’s no need for any more drills. I’m sure you’ll bring your grades back up all by yourself.” Sister ran to Papa and jumped into his arms. She gave him a big hug. “I’m going to go p lay cards with Lizzy!” she said. “See youlater!”[ From the kitchen window, Mama and Papa watched their daughter run down the sunny road toward Lizzy’s house. “It’s good to see her happy again,” said Mama. “It sure is,” Papa agreed. “As for the swimming team, there’s always next year.” “If?” Mama prompted him. “Oh, right,” said Papa. “If she wants to.” Mama smiled. “At least you’re learning, dear,” she said. She kissed him. “Well, you know what they say,” Papa said. “Better late than never.” 1. Sister wanted off the swimming team because _____. A. she was not as good at swimming as ever before B. she intended to improve her grades in her studies C. she wanted to play cards far more than swimming D. she felt it boring to struggle for Papa’s expectation 2. Mama insisted that the child should do_____. A. what she was willing to B. what she felt easy to C. what she was able to D. what she felt right to 3. What do you think of Papa? A. Cruel but reasonable. B. Crazy but confident .C. Stu bborn but honest.D. Ambitious but considerate. 4. Which might be the proper title for the passage? A. Easier Said Th an Done B. Health Is Better Than Wealth C. Better Late Than Never D. Something Is Better Than Nothing【参考答案】1―4、DADC社会生活型阅读理解专题导读社会生活型阅读文章在高考中的出现频率较高。

本试卷共16页，共150分。

考试时间为120分钟。

考生务必将答案答在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。

考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。

第一部分：听力理解（共三节：30 分）第一节（共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，共 7.5 分）听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听完每段对话后，你将有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题，每段对话你将听一遍。

例：What is the man going to read？A．A newspaperB．A magazineC．A book答案是A1.What kind of music does the woman like？A．Classical music B. Rock music C.Country music2. Which sweater will the man take?A．The red one B。

The blue one C. The yellow one3.How will the man pay？A．In cash B.By credit card C.By traveler’s cheque4.Where are the woman’s keys?A.In her pocketB.On the floorC.On the table5.What will the man probably do tonight?A.Read Chapter 4B.Study in the libraryC.Watch the football match第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）听下面4段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听每段对话或独白前，你将有5秒钟的时间阅读每小题。

听完后，每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话或独白你将听两遍。

高中英语真题:乌鲁木齐2015高考英语（四月）阅读理解、书面表达选练（10）阅读理解。

’s new buzzword, tuhao, may be in next year’s Oxford En glish Dictionary.“If its influence continues, it is very likely to appear on our upd ated list of words, ”said Julie Kleeman, project manager with t he editing team.In Chinese, tu means uncouth and hao means rich. It has traditionally b een referred to rich people who throw their weight around in ’s rural areas. In recent years, people borrowed the term to des cribe those who spend money in an irrational(没道理的)manner. The word gained credence in September with the launch of Apple’s new gold-colored iPhone, an item loved by ’s rich people. The color bec ame known as“tuhao gold. ”The word is now often used by th e online community to refer to people who have the cash but lack the class to go with it.Kleeman also mentioned two other Chinese words—dama and hukou—which may also be taken in the dictionary. Hukou means hous ehold registration in Chinese and has been widely used. Dama, meaning middle-aged women, was first used in the Western media by the Wall Street Journal in May when thousands of Chinese women we re buying up record number of gold. They were the driving for ce in the global gold market between April and June when the gold prices had slumped(下跌).“We have nearly 120 Chinese-linked words now in Oxford English Dictionary, ”she said. So me of them are: Guanxi, literally meaning“connection”, is the system of social networks and i nfluential relationships which facilitate business and other dea lings. Taikonaut is a mix of taikong,meaning outer space, and astronaut.The new words will be first uploaded on the official website be fore the dictionaries arrive. The online version is also renewed every three months. “It at least broke our old rules. It used to take 10 years to include a new word but now we keep the pacewith the era, ”according to John Simpson.【文章大意】在近期一档关于中国热词的栏目播出后, “tuhao”一词引起了《牛津英语词典》编著者的关注。

F单元书面表达目录F单元书面表达 (1)F1书面表达记叙文 (1)F2 书面表达议论文 (4)F3 书面表达说明文 (4)F4 书面表达应用文 (10)F5书面表达夹叙夹议文 (4)F1书面表达记叙文【英语卷(解析)·2015届山东省潍坊一中高三10月第一次月考（201410）】第二节写作（满分30分）假设你将作为新华中学高三毕业生代表，请根据一下要点在毕业晚会上用英文作一个告别演讲：1. 感谢家人，朋友和老师。

特别举例感谢某个老师（不用真名，一律使用Mr.Zheng）,并写出原因；2.回顾高中三年的生活。

列举出你印象深刻的活动；3.展望未来。

注意：120~150词，开头已经给出，不计入总词数。

Dear teachers, families and graduates, welcome and thank you for joining us tonight at Xinhua High School graduation ceremony for the Class of 2014._____________________________________________________________________ 【答案】【知识点】F1书面表达记叙文【范文】Dear teachers, families and graduates, welcome and thank you for joining us tonight at Xinhua High School graduation ceremony for the Class of 2014.First, let me thank all our families and friends for their love and support on behalf of the graduates. I also want to thank our diligent teachers for guiding us through to this moment. My personal thanks to Mr. Zheng, you got me through Math when I had given up hope. Without Mr. Zheng, I wouldn’t have made it through.Well, graduation is a time to go over enjoyable memories which have been made over the past three years. Many events become so vivid in my mind at this moment, military training, soccer and basketball games.However, graduation is also a time to look forward to the future in front ofus. No matter what you plan next, I hope you can go about it positively. Each of you will create your own unique path. Let’s remember the saying “ Attitude determines altitude”. Please always keep a smile on your face.Finally, best wishes to the Class of 2015. Thank you very much.【技巧点拨】1.主意审题，审清内容，时态，确定主题；2.一定要使用亮点句型，重要语法现象，如：非谓语动词，从句，倒装句等；3.恰当使用连接词，让上下文更加连贯；4.注意卷面整洁，书写标准。

2015年上海高考英语试卷（阅读理解）Section BDirections: 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 you have just read.(A)Look to many of history’s cultural symbols, and there you’ll find an ancestor of Frosty, the snowman in the movie Frozen. It appeared on some of the first postcards, starred in some of the earliest silent movies, and was the subject of a couple of the earliest photos, dating all the way back to the 1800s. I discovered even more about one of humanity’s earliest forms of life art during several years of research around the world.For example, snowmen were a phenomenon in the Middle Ages, built with great skill and thought. At a time of limited means of expression, snow was like free art supplies dropped from the sky. It was a popular activity for couples to leisurely walk through town to view the temporary works of chilly art. Some were created by famous artists, including a 19-year-old Michelangelo, who in 1494 was appointed by the ruler of Florence, Italy, to build a snowman in his mansion’s courtyard.The Miracle of 1511 took place during six freezing works called the Winter of Death. The city of Brussels was covered in snowmen—an impressive scene that told stories on every street corner. Some were political in nature, criticizing the church and government. Some were a reflection of peo ple’s imagination. For the people of Brussels, this was a defining moment of defining freedom. At least until spring arrived, by which time they were dealing with damaging floods.If you fear the heyday of the snowman has passed, don’t worry: I’ve learn ed that some explosive snowman history is still being made today. Every year since 1818, the people of Zurich, Switzerland, celebrate the beginning of spring by blowing up a snowman. On the third Monday of April, the holiday Sechselauten is kicked off when a cotton snowman called the Boogg is stuffed with explosive and paraded through town by bakers and other tradesmen who throw bread to the crowds. The parade ends with the Boogg being placed on a 40-foot pile of firewood. After the bells of the Church of St. Peter have rung six times, representing the passing of winter, the pile is lit. When the snowman explodes, winter is considered officially over—the quicker it is burnt down, the longer summer is said to be.66. According to the passage, why did snowmen become a phenomenon in the Middle Ages?A. People thought of snow as holy art supplies.B. People longed to see masterpieces of snow.C. Building snowmen was a way for people to express themselves.D. Building snowmen helped people develop their skill and thought.67. “The heyday of the snowman” (paragraph 4) means the time when___________.A. snowmen were made mainly by artistsB. snowmen enjoyed great popularityC. snowmen were politically criticizedD. snowmen caused damaging floods68. In Zurich, the blowing up of the Boogg symbolizes__________________.A. the start of the paradeB. the coming of a longer summerC. the passing of the winterD. the success of tradesmen69. What can be concluded about snowmen from the passage?A. They were appreciated in historyB. They have lost their valueC. They were related to moviesD. They vary in shape and size(B)70. In the film review, what is paragraph A mainly about?A. The introduction to the leading rolesB. The writer’s opinion of actingC. The writer’s comments on the storyD. The background information71. According to the film review, “monster” (paragraph B) refers to ______.A. a gun-crazy hunterB. a brainy dogC. a scary rabbitD. a giant vegetable72. Which of the following is a reason why the writer recommends the film?A. It’s full of wit and humour.B. Its characters show feelings without words.C. It is an adventure film directed by Peter Sallis.D. It is about the harmony between man and animals.(C)One of the executives gathered at the Aspen Institute for a day-long leadership workshop using the works of Shakespeare was discussing the role of Brutus in the death of Julius Caesar. “Brutus was not an honorable man,” he said. “He was a traitor（叛徒）. And he murdered someone in cold blood.” The agreement was that Brutus had acted with cruelty when other optionswere available to him. He made a bad decision, they said—at least as it was presented by Shakespeare—to take the lead in murdering Julius Caesar. And though one of the executives acknowledged that Brutus had the good of the republic in mind, Caesar was nevertheless his superior. “You have to endeavor,” the executives said, “our policy is to obey the chain of command.”During the last few years, business executives and book writers looking for a new way to advise corporate America have been exploiting Shakespeare’s wisdom for profitable ends. None more so than husband and wife team Kenneth and Carol Adelman, well-known advisers to the White House, who started up a training company called “Movers and Shakespeares”. They are amateur Shakespeare scholars and Shakespeare lovers, and they have combined their passion and their high level contacts into a management training business. They conduct between 30 and 40 workshops annually, focusing on half a dozen different plays, mostly for corporations, but also for government agencies.The workshops all take the same form, focusing on a single play as a kind of case study, and using individual scenes as specific lessons. In Julius Caesar , sly provocation（狡诈的挑唆）of Brutus to take up arms against the what was a basis for a discussion of methods of team building and grass roots organism.Although neither of the Adelmans is academically trained in literature, the programmes, contain plenty of Shakespeare tradition and background. Their workshop on Henry V, for example, includes a helpful explanation of Henry’s winning strategy at the Battle of Agincourt. But they do come to the text with a few biases (偏向): their reading of Henry V minimizes his misuse of power. Instead, they emphasize the story of the youth who seizes opportunity and becomes a masterful leader. And at the workshop on Caesar, Mr. Adelmans had little good to say about Brutus, saying “the noblest Roman of them all” couldn’t make his mind up about things.Many of the participants pointed to very specific elements in the play that they felt related Caesar’s pride, which led to hi s murder, and Brutus’s mistakes in leading the after the murder, they said, raise vital questions for anyone serving as a business when and how do you resist the boss?73. According to paragraph 1, what did all the executives think of Brutus?A. Cruel.B. Superior.C. Honorable.D. Bade74. According to the passage, the Adelmans set up “Movers and Shakespeares” to ________.A. help executives to understand Shakespeare’s plays betterB. give advice on leadership by analyzing Shakespeare’s playsC. provide cas e studies of Shakespeare’s plays in literature workshopsD. guide government agencies to follow the characters in Shakespeare’s plays.75. Why do the Adelmans conduct a workshop on Henry V?A. To highlight the importance of catching opportunities.B. To encourage masterful leaders to plan strategies to win.C. To illustrate the harm of prejudices in management.D. To warn executives against power misuse.76. It can be inferred from the passage that ____.A. the Adelmans’ programme pr oves biased as the roles of characters are maximized.B. executives feel bored with too many specific elements of Shakespeare’s plays.C. the Adelmans will make more profits if they are professional scholars.D. Shakespeare has played an important role in the management field.77. The best title for the passage is _____.A. Shakespeare’s plays: Executives reconsider corporate cultureB. Shakespeare’s plays: An essential key to business successC. Shakespeare’s plays: a lesson for business motivationD. Shakespeare’s plays: Dramatic training brings dramatic resultsSection CDirections: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.Youth sport has the potential to accompli sh three important objectives in children’s development. First, sport programs can provide youth with opportunities to be physically active, which can lead to improved physical health. Second, youth sport programs have long been considered important to you th’s psychosocial development, providing opportunities to learn important life skills such as cooperation, discipline, leadership, and self-control. Third, youth sport programs are critical for the learning of motor skills; these motor skills serve as a foundation for future national sport stars and recreational adult sport participants. When coachers develop activities for youth practices and when sport organizations design youth-sport programs, they must consider the implication of deliberate play and deliberate practice.Research from Telama (2006) states that regular participation in deliberate play or deliberate practice activities during childhood and youth (ages nine to eighteen) increases the likelihood of participation in sports during adulthood by six times for both males and females. Côté (2002) defines deliberate play activities in sport as those designed to maximize enjoyment. These activities are regulated by flexible rules adapted from standardized sport rules and are set up by the children or by an involved adult. Children typically change rules to find a point where their game is similar to the actual sport but still allows for play at their level. For example, children may change soccer and basketball rules to suit their needs and environment (e.g. in the street. on a playing field or in someone’s backyard). When involved in deliberate play activities, children are less concerned with t he outcome of their outcome of their behavior. (whether they win or lose) than with the behavior. (having fun).On the other hand, Ericsson (1993) suggests that the most effective learning occurs through involvement in highly structured activities defined as deliberate practice. Deliberate practice activities require effort, produce no immediate rewards, and are motivated by the goal of improving performance rather than the goal of enjoyment. When individuals are involved in deliberate play, they experiment with different combinations of behaviors, but not necessarily in the most effective way to improve performance. In contrast, when individuals are involved in deliberate practice, they exhibit behavior. focused on improving performance by the most effective means available. For example, the backhand skills in tennis could be learned and improved over time by playing matches or by creating fun practice situations. However, players could more effectively improve their backhand performance by practicing drills that might be considered less enjoyable. Although drills are used in most effective means available practice might not be the most enjoyable, they might be the most relevant to improving performance. (Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TEN WORDS)78. Besides the learning of motor skills, what are the other two important objectives of youth sport?79. If children participate in deliberate play or deliberate practice activities, they are more likely to________________.80. In deliberate play activities, what do children do to maximize enjoyment?81. In contrast to deliberate play, deliberate practice is aimed at____________.参考答案：第66至77小题，每题2分；第78至81小题，每题2分，共32分。

Shenzhou XV astronauts take their first spacewalk 神舟十五号宇航员首次太空行走距离高考还有一段时间，不少有经验的老师都会提醒考生，愈是临近高考，能否咬紧牙关、学会自我调节，态度是否主动积极，安排是否科学合理，能不能保持良好的心态、以饱满的情绪迎接挑战，其效果往往大不一样。

以下是本人从事10多年教学经验总结出的以下学习资料，希望可以帮助大家提高答题的正确率，希望对你有所帮助，有志者事竟成！养成良好的答题习惯，是决定高考英语成败的决定性因素之一。

做题前，要认真阅读题目要求、题干和选项，并对答案内容作出合理预测;答题时，切忌跟着感觉走，最好按照题目序号来做，不会的或存在疑问的，要做好标记，要善于发现，找到题目的题眼所在，规范答题，书写工整;答题完毕时，要认真检查，查漏补缺，纠正错误。

总之，在最后的复习阶段，学生们不要加大练习量。

在这个时候，学生要尽快找到适合自己的答题方式，最重要的是以平常心去面对考试。

英语最后的复习要树立信心，考试的时候遇到难题要想“别人也难”，遇到容易的则要想“细心审题”。

越到最后，考生越要回归基础，单词最好再梳理一遍，这样有利于提高阅读理解的效率。

另附高考复习方法和考前30天冲刺复习方法。

原汁原味外刊阅读及模拟强化训练Shenzhou XV mission crewmembers have just concluded theirfirst spacewalk, according to theChina Manned Space Agency. Theagency said in a news release early onFriday morning that missioncommander Major General FeiJunlong and Senior Colonel Zhang Lu completed a seven-hour spacewalk and returned to the Wentian science module at 12:16 am (Beijing Time). The third crew member, Senior Colonel Deng Qingming, stayed inside the Tiangong space station to provide support, it added.During the operation, Fei and Zhang completed several tasks, including installing equipment on the space station's exterior. It was the first spacewalk undertaken since Tiangong started its formal operations at the end of last year, the agency noted.Moreover, extravehicular installation work has recently begun to mount a scientific apparatus outside of Tiangong, it added. As of Friday morning, Shenzhou XV crew members have lived inside the space station for 72 days. Fei's team arrived at the station on Nov 30. They are scheduled to remain until May, when the Shenzhou XVI crew is scheduled to take over.The Shenzhou XV astronauts are tasked with conducting several spacewalks to mount equipment outside the station, installing and testing scientific cabinets and conducting scientific experiments and technological demonstrations. As one of the largest ever space-based assets, Tiangong currently consists of the Tianhe core module, the Wentian and Mengtian science capsules, the Shenzhou XV crew spacecraft and the Tianzhou 5 cargo ship. As of now, Chinese astronauts have carried out nine spacewalks.读后强化训练I. 单句语法填空1. Music is a great channel for (release) your emotions.2. All the students were asked (complete) a questionnaire.3. It was (conclude) that the level of change necessary would be low.4. (宇航员) have brought back specimens of rock from the moon.5. The channel's (schedule) are filled with old films and repeats.II.阅读理解1. Who is not a member of the Shenzhou XV task group?A. Zhang LuB. Fei JunlongC. Wang YapingD. Deng Qingming2. How long does the Shenzhou 15 mission team plan to work in the space station?A. Three months.B. Six months.C. Nine months.D. A year.3. What do we know from the article?A. The crew of Shenzhou 15 has carried out nine spacewalks.B. The mission of Shenzhou 15 astronauts is to take out activities.C. Deng Qingming will not carry out the spacewalk mission in the future.D. The Tiangong is currently composed of five parts.词汇积累Ⅰ. 核心词汇1. conclude v. 断定；推断出；得出结论2. release v. 释放；放出3. complete v. 完成；结束4. several adj. 各自的；许多的5. moreover adv. 此外；而且6. schedule v. 安排；为…安排时间7.astronaut n. 宇航员；航天员Ⅱ. 核心短语1. according to 根据2. return to 返回3. at the end of 在…的结尾4. take over 接管5. consists of 由…组成6. carry out 实施Ш. 拓展词汇1. exterior n. 外部2. extravehicular adj. 飞行器外的3. apparatus n. 仪器；装置金句赏析1.The agency said in a news release early on Friday morning that mission commander Major General Fei Junlong and Senior Colonel Zhang Lu completed a seven-hour spacewalk and returned to the Wentian science module at 12:16 am (Beijing Time).【句意】该机构在周五凌晨的新闻稿中表示，任务指挥官费俊龙少将和张璐大校完成了7小时的太空行走，并于北京时间上午12:16返回问天科学舱。

2015 年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试英语(北京卷)本试卷共16页，共150分。

考试时间为120分钟。

考生务必将答案答在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。

考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。

第一部分听力理解（共三节：30 分）第一节（共5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，共7.5 分）听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听完每段对话后，你将有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题，每段对话你将听一遍。

例：What is the man going to read?A. A newspaper.B. A magazine.C. A book.答案是A1. What kind of music does the woman like?A. Classical music.B. Rock music.C. Country music.2. Which sweater will the man take?A. The red one.B. The blue one.C. The yellow one.3. How will the man pay?A. In cashB. By credit card.C. By traveler’s cheque.4. Where are the woman’s keys?A. In her pocket.B. On the floor.C. On the table.5. What will the man probably do tonight?A. Read Chapter 4.B. Study in the library.C. Watch the football match.第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）听下面4段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

【答案】B【考点】考查交际英语的用法。

【解析】句意：----你的情况怎么样？我多年没见你了。

---想不到在这里见到您。

我已经搬到农村了。

I’m on the top of the world我飘飘飘欲仙；Fancy meeting you here想不到在这里见到您；What brought you here是什么风把你吹到这里来了；How is the world treating you你的世界是怎么样呢？故选B。

【答案】C【考点】考查冠词的用法。

【解析】句意：《中国日报》是目前在欧洲能够发现的聚当代中国的几份杂志之一。

among=one of……中之一。

根据magazines后的定语从句和过去分词短语判断应该特指，故第一空填the；第二空contemporary China“当代中国”，不需要冠词，故不填冠词。

故选C。

【答案】D【考点】考查非谓语动词的用法。

【解析】句意：穿越北冰洋的挑战赛有严格的限制，尽管参赛者都以很久之前就退出了。

end up后跟动词的ing形式，意为：以……为结束。

故选D。

【答案】B【考点】考查代词的用法。

【解析】句意：我们生活在这样一个世界里——只有最强的人才能爬得最高。

make it获得成功，为固定搭配。

故选B。

【答案】A【考点】考查动词短语的用法。

【解析】句意：你对下半场如何反应将会决定比赛后你成为什么，不管你是成功者还是失败者。

respond to反应；submit to提交，呈递；commit to忠诚，全心全意于；stick to坚持。

故选A。

【举一反三】后跟介词to的动词短语admit to doing sth 承认做了某事；apply to doing sth 适用于做某事；object to doing sth 反对做某事；see to doing sth 负责做某事；stick to doing sth 坚持做某事；take to doing sth 喜欢上做某事,逐渐习惯做某事；apply oneself to doing sth 专心致力于做某事；devote sth to doing sth 把……献给做某事；devote oneself to doing sth 献身于做某事；limit sth to doing sth 把…限制在做某事的范围内；reduce sb to doing sth 使某人沦为做某事；give one’s life to doing sth 献身于做某事；give one’s mind to doing sth 专心做某事；have a dislike to doing sth 厌恶做某事；have an eye to doing sth 注意做某事；have an objection to doing sth 反对(反感)做某事；pay attention to doing sth 注意做某事；set one’s mind to doing sth 决心做某事；be equal to doing sth 等于做某事,能胜任做某事；be used to doing sth 习惯于做某事；be opposed to doing sth 反对做某事；be reduced to doing sth使某人沦为做某事；be devoted to doing sth 把时间(钱,精力等)献给做某事；be limited to doing sth把……限制在做某事的范围内；get down to doing sth开始做某事,认真处理某事；look forward to doing sth 盼望做某事等等。

2015全国高考汇编阅读之社会生活类（2015全国1）The freezing Northeast hasn‟t been a terribly fun place to spend time this winter, so when the chance came for a weekend to Sarasota, Florida, my bags were packed before you could say “sunshine”. I left for the land of warmth an d vitamin C(维生素C), thinking of beaches and orange trees. When we touched down to blue skies and warm air, I sent up a small prayer of gratefulness. Swimming pools, wine tasting, and pink sunsets(at normal evening hours, not 4 in the afternoon) filled the weekend, but the best part- particularly to my taste, dulled by months of cold- weather root vegetables- was a 7 a.m. adventure to the Sarasota farmers‟ market that proved to be more than worth the early wake-up call.The market, which was founded in 1979, sets up its tents every Saturday from 7:00 am to 1 p.m, rain or shine, along North Lemon and State streets. Baskets of perfect red strawberries, the red-painted sides of the Java Dawg coffee truck; and most of all, the tomatoes: amazing, large, soft and round red tomatoes.Disappointed by many a broken, vine-ripened(蔓上成熟的) promise, I‟ve refused to buy winter tomatoes for years. No matter how attractive they look in the store, once I get them home they‟re unfailingly dry, hard, and tasteless. But I homed in, with uncertainty, on one particular table at the Brown‟s Grove Farm‟s stand, full of fresh and soft tomatoes the size of my fist. These were the real deal- and at that moment, I realized that the best part of Sarasota in winter was going to be eating thi ngs that back home in New York I wouldn‟t be experiencing again for months.Delighted as I was by the tomatoes in sight, my happiness deepened when I learned that Brown‟s Grove Farm is one of the suppliers for Jack Dusty, a newly opened restaurant at the Sarasota Ritz Carlton, where- luckily for me- I was planning to have dinner that very night. Without even seeing the menu, I knew I‟d be ordering every tomato on it.24. What did the author think of her winter life in New York?A. Exciting.B. Boring.C. Relaxing.D. Annoying.25. What made the author‟s getting up late early worthwhile?A. Having a swim.B. Breathing in fresh air.C. Walking in the morning sun.D. Visiting a local farmer‟s market.26. What can we learn about tomatoes sold in New York in winter?A. They are soft.B. They look nice.C. They taste great.D. They are juicy.27. What was the author going to that evening?A. Go to a farm.B. Check into a hotel.C. Eat in a restaurant.D. Buy fresh vegatables.（2015全国2）My color television has given me nothing but a headache.I was able to buy it a little over a year ago because I had my relatives give me money for my birthday instead of a lot of clothes that wouldn‟t fit.I let a salesclerk fool me into buying a discontinued model,I realized this a day late,when I saw newspaper advertisements for the set at seventy-five dollars lessthan 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 g ot 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. Humorous（2015福建）Papa, as a son of a dirt-poor farmer, left school early and went to work in a factory, for education was for the rich then. So, the world became his school. With great interest, he read everything he could lay his hands on, listened to the town elders and learned about the world beyond his tiny hometown. "There's so much to learn," he'd say. "Though we're born stupid, only the stupid remain that way. " He was determined that none of his children would be denied ( fll^fe) an education.Thus, Papa insisted that w r e learn at least one new T thing each day. Though, as children, we thought this was crazy, it w r ould never have occurred to us to deny Papa a request. And dinner time seemed perfect for sharing w r hat we had learned. We would talk about the news of the day; no matter how insignificant, it was never taken lightly. Papa would listen carefully and was ready with some comment, always to the point.Then came the moment—the time to share the day's new learning.Papa, at the head of the table, would push back his chair and pour a glass of red wine, ready to listen."Felice," he'd say, "tell me w r hat you learned today. ""I learned that the population of Nepal is .... "Silence.Papa was thinking about what was said, as if the salvation of the world would depend upon it. "The population of Nepal. Hmm. Well . . . . " he'd say. "Get the map; let's see w r here Nepal is. " And the w T hole familywent on a search for Nepal.This same experience was repeated until each family member had a turn. Dinner ended only after we had a clear understanding of at least half a dozen such facts.As children, we thought very little about these educational wonders. Our family, however, was growing together, sharing experiences and participating in one another's education. And by looking at us, listening to us, respecting our input, affirming our value, giving us a sense of dignity, Papa was unquestionably our most influential teacher.Later during my training as a future teacher /1 studied with some of the most famouseducators. They were imparting what Papa had known all along—the value of continual learning. His technique has served me well all my life. Not a single day has been wasted, though I can never tell when knowing the population of Nepal might prove useful.60. What do we know from the first paragraph?A. The author's father was born in a worker's family.B. Those born stupid could not change their life.C. The town elders wanted to learn about the world.D. The poor could hardly afford school education.61. The underlined word "it" in the second paragraph refers to " _A. one new thingB. a requestC. the newsD. some comment62. It can be learned from the passage that the author __ .A. enjoyed talking about newsB. knew very well about NepalC. felt regret about those wasted daysD . appreciated his father's educational technique63. What is the greatest value of "dinner time" to the author?A. Continual learning.B. Showing talents.C. Family get-together.D. Winning Papa's approval.64. The author's father can be best described as __ .A. an educator expert at training future teachersB. a parent insistent on his children's educationC. a participant willing to share his knowledgeD. a teacher strict about everything his students did（2015福建）Life can be so wonderful, full of adventure and joy. It can also be full of challenges, setbacks and heartbreaks. Whatever our circumstances, we generally still have dreams, hopes and desires—that little something more we want for ourselves and our loved ones. Yet knowing we can have more can also create a problem, because when we go to change the way we do things, up come the old patterns and pitfalls that stopped us from seeking what we wanted in the first place.This tension between what we feel we can have and "what w r e're seemingly able to have is the niggling suffering, the anxiety we feel. This is where we usually think it's easier to just give up. But we're never meant to let go of the part of us that knows we can have more. The intelligence behind that knowing is us—the real us. It's the part that believes in life and its possibilities. If you drop that, you begin to feel a little "dead" inside because you're dropping "you".So, if we have this capability but somehow life seems to keep us stuck, how do we break these patterns?Decide on a new course and make one decision at a time. This is good advice for a new adventure or just getting through today's challenges.While, deep down, we know we can do it, our mind—or the minds of those close to us—usually says we can't.That isn't a reason to stop, it's just the mind, that little man or woman on your shoulder, trying to talk you out of something again. It has done it many times before. It's all about starting simple and doing it now.Decide and act before overthinking. When you do this you may feel a little, or large, release from the jail of your mind and you'll be on your way.68. It can be inferred from the first two paragraphs that we should ____________ .A. slow down and live a simple lifeB. be careful when we choose to changeC. stick to our dreams under any circumstancesD. be content with what we already have69. What is the key to breaking the old patterns?A. To focus on every detail.B. To decide and take immediate action.C. To listen to those close to us.D. To think twice before we act.70. Which of the following best explains the underlined part in the last paragraph?A. Escape from your punishment.B. Realization of your dreams.C. Freedom from your tension.D. Reduction of your expectations.71. What does the author intend to tell us?A. It's easier than we think to get what we want.B. It's important to learn to accept sufferings in life.C. It's impractical to change our way of thinking.D. It's harder than we expect to follow a new course.（2015广东）Peter loved to shop used articles. Almost a month ago, he bought popular word game that used little pieces of wood with different letters on them. As he was purchasing it, the salesgirl said, “Uh, look, the game box haven‟t even been opened yet. Th at might be worth some money. ”Peter examined the box, and, sure enough, it was completely covered in factory-sealed plastic. And he saw a date of 1973 on the back of the box.“You should put that up for auction (拍卖) on the Internet, and see what happens.”the salesgirl said.“Yes, you‟re right. People like something rare.” Peter agreed, “I can‟t imagine there being very many unopened boxes of this game still around 40 years later.”“Don‟t forget to tell me if you sell it.” the salesgirl smiled.“No problem.” Peter said.After he got home, Peter went online to several auction websites looking for his game. But he couldn‟t find it. Then he typed in the name of the word game and hit Search. The search result was 543 websites containing information about the changes of the game. Over the years, the game had been produced using letters in different sizes and game boards in different colors. He also found some lists of game fans looking for various versions of the game. Peter emailed some of them, telling them what he had.Two weeks later, Peter went back to the shop.“Hello. Do you still remember the unopened word game?”The salesgirl looked at him for a second, then recognized him and said, “Oh, hi!”“I‟ve got something for you,” Peter said. “I sold the game and made $1,000. Thank you for your suggestion.” He handed her three $ 100 bills.“Wow!” the salesgirl cried out. “Thank you, I never expected it.”26. Which of the following best describes Peter‟s word game?A. It was made around 40 years ago.B. It had game boards in different sizes.C. It was kept in a plastic bag with a seal.D. It had little pieces of wood in different colors.27. What did the salesgirl probably think of Peter‟s word game?A. Old and handy.B. Rare and valuable.C. Classic and attractive.D. Colorful and interesting28. Peter got the names of the game fans from _________.A. an auctionB. the InternetC. a game shopD. the second-hand shop29. What happened at the end of the story?A. Peter gave the girl $300 as a reward.B. The salesgirl b ecame Peter‟s friend.C. Peter returned the word game for $ 1,000.D. The salesgirl felt confused to see Peter again.30. What is the main theme of the story?A. It‟s important to keep a promise.B. It‟s great to share in other people‟s happiness.C. We should be grateful for the help from others.D. Something rare is worth a large amount of money.（2015广东）When I was nine years old, I loved to go fishing with my dad. But the only thing that wasn‟t very fun about it was that he could catch many fish while I couldn‟t catch anything. I usually got pretty upset and kept asking him why. He always answered, “Son, if you want to catch a fish, you have to think like a fish”, I remember being even more upset then because, “I‟m not a fish!” I didn‟t know how to think like a fish. Besides, I reasoned, how could what I think influence what a fish does?As I got a little older I began to understand what my dad really meant. So, I read some books on fish. And I even joined the local fishing club and started attending the monthly meetings. I learned that a fish is a cold-blooded animal and therefore is very sensitive to water temperature. That is why fish prefer shallow water to deep water because the former is warmer. Besides, water is usually warmer in direct sunlight tha n in the shade. Yet, fish don‟t have any eyelids(眼皮) and the sun huts their eyes… The more I understood fish, the more I became effective at finding and catching them..When I grew up and entered the business world, I remember hearing my first boss say, “We all need to think like sales people.” But it didn‟t completely make sense. My dad never once said, “If you want to catch a fish you need to think like a fisherman.” What he said was, “You need to think like a fish.” Years later, with great efforts to promote long-term services to people much older and richer than me, I gradually learned what we all need is to think more like customers. It isnot an easy job. I will show you how in the following chapters.31. Why was the author upset in fishing trips when he was nine?A. He could not catch a fish.B. His father was not patient with him.C. His father did not teach him fishing.D. He could not influence a fish as his father did.32. What did the author‟s father really mean?A. To read about fish.B. To learn fishing by oneself.C. To understand what fish think.D. To study fishing in many ways.33. According to the author, fish are most likely to be found _________.A. in deep water on sunny daysB. in deep water on cloudy daysC. in shallow water under sunlightD. in shallow water under waterside trees.34. After entering the business world, the author found _________.A. it easy to think like a customerB. his father‟s fishing advice inspiringC. his first boss‟s sales ideas reasonableD. it difficult to sell services to poor people35. This passage most likely comes from _________.A. a fishing guideB. a popular sales bookC. a novel on childhoodD. a millionaire‟s biography（2015湖北）“I see you‟ve got a bit of water on your coat,” said the man at the petrol station. “Is it raining out there?””No, it‟s pretty nice,” I replied, checking my sleeve. “Oh, right. A pony(马驹) bit me earlier.”As it happened, the bite was virtually painless: more the kind of small bite you might get from a naughty child. The pony responsible was queuing up for some ice cream in the car park near Haytor, and perhaps thought I‟d jumped in ahead of him.The reason why the ponies here are naughty is that Haytor is a tourist-heavy area and tourists are constantly feeding the ponies foods, despite sighs asking them not to. By feeding the ponies, tourists increase the risk of them getting hit by a car, and make them harder to gather during the area‟s annual pony drift(迁移).The purpose of a pony drift is to gather them up so their health can be checked, the baby onescan be stooped from feeding on their mother‟s milk, and those who‟ve gone beyond their limited area can be returned to their correct area. Some of them are also later sold, in order to limit the number of ponies according to the rules set by Natural England.Three weeks ago, I witnessed a small near-disaster a few mils west of here. While walking, I noticed a pony roll over on his back. “Hello!” I said to him, assuming he was just rolling for fun, but he was very still and, as I got closer, I saw him kicking his legs in the air and breathing heavily.I began to properly worry about him. Fortunately, I managed to get in touch with a Dartmoor‟s Livestock Protection officer and send her a photo. The officer immediately sent a local farmer out to check on the pony. The pony had actually been trapped between two rocks. The farmer freed him, and he began to run happily around again.Dartmoor has 1,000 or so ponies, who play a critical role in creating the diversity of species in this area. Many people are working hard to preserve these ponies, and trying to come up with plans to find a sustainable(可持续的) future for one of Dartmoor‟s most financially-troubled elements.51. Why are tourists asked not to feed the ponies?A. To protect the tourists from being bittenB. To keep the ponies off the petrol stationC. To avoid putting the ponies in dangerD. To prevent the ponies from fighting52. One of the purposes of the annual pony drift is ______________.A. to feed baby ponies on milkB. to control the number of poniesC. to expand the habitat for poniesD. to sell the ponies at a good price53. What as the author‟s first reaction when he saw a pony roll on its back?A. He freed it from the trapB. He called a protection officerC. He worried about it very muchD. He thought of it as being naughty54. What does the author imply about the preservation of D artmoor‟s ponies?A. It lacks people‟s involvement.B. It costs a large amount of moneyC. It will affect tourism in Dartmoor.D. It has caused an imbalance of species56. Michael Horan wrote the letter mainly to show that _______.A. drivers should be polite to cyclistsB. road accidents can actually be avoidedC. sine 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 rules（2015湖南）Have 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 inspection（2015四川）Nothing could stop Dad. After he was put on disability for a bad back, he bought a small farm in the country, just enough to grow food for the family. He planted vegetables, fruit trees and even kept bees for honey.And every week he cleaned Old Man McColgin's chicken house in exchange for manure(肥料). The Smell really burned the inside of your nose. When we complained about the terrible smell, Dad said the stronger the manure, the healthier the crops, and he was right. For example, just one of his cantaloupes filled the entire house with its sweet smell, and the taste was even sweeter.As the vegetables started coming in, Dad threw himself into cooking. One day, armed with a basket of vegetables, he announced he was going to make stew(炖菜).Dad pulled out a pressure cooker and filled it up with cabbages, eggplants, potatoes, corns, onions and carrots. For about half an hour. the pressure built and the vegetables cooked. Finally, Dad turned off the stove, the pot began to cool and the pressure relief valve sprayed out a cloud of steam. If we thought Dad's pile of chicken manure。

高中英语真题:2015高考英语阅读理解一轮（暑假）训练（6）【2015高考复习】阅读理解As China becomes increasingly urbanized (城市化的)，it has to find space for its urban and rural citizens as both group s become increasingly integrated. Experts suggest a possible model way may be reinventing a “garden city”．'s megacities are bursting at the borders and the country is no w undergoing the quickest and biggest urbanization in the hist ory of mankind. It is estimated that by 2025, will have 400 milli on more people living in its cities, raising its urban population to 900 million. Besides, new satellite towns are mushroo ming on the urban fringes while city ring roads are rippling out wards into the countryside at amazing speed. Satellite maps co llected by Professor Joshua Bolchover at the of bring the prob lem sharply into focus. They track the changing ruralurban fra mework in the past 30 years, and suggest that cities are cruelly destroying surrounding rural land and rapidly reducing the am ount of arable(可耕种的)land, which gives way to new residential blocks, new industrial zones, new financial centers and the other inevitable signs a nd signatures of economic growth.This, however, is not sustainable growth pattern, especially when has the world's largest population to feed. So concerned urban planners are starting to note the social and physical effe cts of diaspora(大移居)when replaced rural communities are forced into the cities.On the other hand, a trend of thought is gradually taking shape and this is the concept of the “garden city”， a combination of c ountry and city that is being proposed by architects and city pla nners. Hua Li, from Tao Architects, is among the many professi onals with such a voice. His argument is supported by a longter m study on this subject. As Hua says, the answer is to preserve patches of productive farmland within urban boundaries. Less t ransportation means we have fresh agricultural products at low er costs and less carbon emission in the city. And urban farmla nd can also be showcased for agricultural tourism and educatio n.The concept is already practiced at grass roots level.Agriculture has gone into the air, up to roof and balcony in some communities in the cities. It's common to see organic “hanging garden” o n the roof of some traditional courtyard home. According to som e people, the rooftop project translates into practical benefits, s uch as safe, nutritious vegetables and a cooler home in summe r. Some say thanks to the tomatoes they plant that are natural i nsect killers, there're fewer mosquitoes. Apart from these, it also contributes to b etter bonding with neighbors. Zhang, a doctor in , began creatin g his hanging garden five years ago. Since his garden became home to 30 kinds of vegetables and fruit—all enough to feed his family, neighbors have enjoyed dropping by for a relaxing chat or just to see how well the lovely vegetabl es and fruit are growing.Although people like Zhang are still rare and the greening of roo f space with vegetables and fruit takes skill and energy，with more positive media exposure and advanced technology th ere is the prospect that garden city will become common practic e in the near future. By then, cities will no longer look so gray w hen seen from the satellites.【语篇解读】中国的城市化进程不断加快，这是一个我们不得不面对的现实。

2015年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试（浙江卷）英语笔试本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第U卷（非选择题）两部分，共130分，考试时间100分钟，第I卷1页至8页，第U卷9页至10页。

第I卷注意事项：1.每小题选出答案后，用铅笔将答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。

2.本卷共55小题，共95分选择题部分（共80分）第一部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分30分！第一节:单项填空（共20小题;每小题0.5分，满分10分）从A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填人空白处的最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该选项标号涂黑。

1.------- Hi,Joh n. Are you busy?A. Yes. I do agree.B. Yes. That would be n ice.C. No. Are you sure?D. No. What sup?2. Jan e's gran dmother had wan ted to write __________ childre n s book for many years, butone thing or another always got in ________ way.A. a;不填B. the;theC.不填;theD. a; the3. Have you ever heard of the trees that are homes _______ animals both on land and sea?A. aboutB. toC. withD. over4. It was so no isy that we ________ hear ourselves speak.A. could n'tB. should n'tC. mustn t ' D need n 't5. Studies have shown that the right and left ear _______ sound differently.A. produceB. pronounceC. processD. dow nl oad6. If you swim in a river or lake, be sure to in vestigate is below the water surface. Often there are rocks or branched hidden in the water.A. whatB. whoC. thatD. whoever7. Body Ian guage can a lot about your mood, so sta nding with your arms foldedcan send out a sig nal that you are being defe nsive.A. take awayB. throw awayC. put awayD. give away8. Albert Einstein was born in 1879. As a child, few people guessed that he ____ a famous scie ntist whose theories would cha nge the world.A. has bee nB. had bee nC. was going to beD. was9. ___ a single world can change the meaning of a sentence, a single sentence cancha nge the mea ning of a paragraph.A. Just asB. Even thoughC. Un tilD. Un less10. Most people work because it's un avoidable. ________ , there are some people who actually enjoy work.A. As a resultB. In additi onC. By con trastD. In con clusi onC. U ntil11 .We tend to have a better memory for things that excite our senses or ____ ouramoti ons tha n for straight facts.A. block off.B. appeal toC. subscribe toD. come across12. How would you likeif you were watch ing your favorite TV program andsome ong came into the room and just shut it off without ask ing you?13. Most of us, if we know even a little about where our food comes from, un dersta nd that every bite put into our mouths wasun dersta nding and rememberi ng.some ong you trust.of18. Listening to music at home is one thing, going to hear it ___ live is quite another.A. performB. performingC. to performD. beingperformed19. Creat ing an atmosphereemployees feel part of a team is a big challe nge.A. themB. oneC. thoseD. italive.A. steadilyB. in sta ntlyC. formerlyD. perma nen tly 14. Listening is thus an active, not,behaviorconsisting of hearing.A. con siderateB. sen sitiveC. reliableD. passive15. One of the most effective waysto reduceis to talk about feeling withA. product ionB. stressC. en ergyD. passive 16. If steel is heavier tha n water, why are ships able to on the sea? A. floatB. drow nC. shrinkD. split17. These comme nts camespecific questi ons often asked by local n ewame n.A. i n memory ofB. in resp onse toC. in touch withD. in possessi onA. asB. whoseC. in whichD. at which20. —— Why don't you consider a trip to, say, Beijing or Hangzhou?A. I wouldn 'mind thatB. Then we 'get there quicklyC. Let 'call it a dayD. It 'not a requireme nt第二节：完形填空洪20小题;每小题1分，满分20分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从21-40各题所给的四个选项（A, B, C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该选项标号涂黑。

2015年高考英语阅读理解练习：China DailyHere are four pieces of news from China Daily.SHANGHAI-The Huachen Group, which has put 83 million yuan in the development of the e-commerce market since its official registration late last year, recently held a meeting in Shanghai to show the use of its newly opened tourism business payment network. The network aims to serve tourists from all over the world, but especially from Europe and the United States where credit cards are popularly used. After opening the website, netizens can get information about hotels and tourism services on tourism page. Hotels and services can be reserved and payments made through credit cards. The network opened in February in Beijing.SYDNEY-The Sydney Olympic flame will travelGreat Barrier Reef during the torch underwater on Australia’srelay(火炬接力) following a successful test.耶鲁外语学校教学部Scuba diver Wendy Craig, a marine biologist, will carry the torch on a three-to-four-minute underwater journey at Agincourt Reef on June 27, creating Olympic history, organizers said yesterday.Burning at 2000 degrees, the torch is expected to remain alight three metres underwater because of a special kind offlame -too powerful to be technology which creates a ―fiercedrowned out by water. Charles Tegner, managing director of torch creator, said the flame would burn like a flare from oxygen-producing chemicals.BEIJING-The election of a new leader in Taiwan can not change the fact that Taiwan is a part of Chinese territory. Taiwan Independence in whatever form will never be allowed, according to a statesman of China’s central government.―We should listen to what the new leader in Taiwan saysand watch what he does. We will observe where he will lead cross-Straits relations. We are willing to exchange views on cross-Straits relations and peaceful reunification with all parties, organizations and personages in Taiwan who favor(赞同) the one China principle, says the statesman, which was released(发布)by the Taiwan Affairs Office of the CPC Central Committee.HAIKOU-Customs officers in Haikou, capital of South Hainan Province, recently stopped a boat loaded with China’s781 cases of foreign-brand cigarettes being smuggled(走私)into China. The cigarettes are estimated to be worth more than million yuan, said a customs discovered the smuggling boat asthey were going around the northern sea area of Yangpu Port.The smuggled cigarettes cases, packed into two containers, were disguised to avoid(回避) being examined. The boat was registered(登记) in the coastal city of Xiamen in East China’s Fujian Province. All eight suspects(疑犯) aboard the boat were kept by the police in Haikou.does the network aim to serve tourists especially from Europe and the USA?A. Because they are from developed countries.B. Because the payments of hotels and services should be made through credit cards.C. Because people in these countries travel much more than those countries.D. Because they have more computers than others.of the following statements is NOT true according to the second piece of news?A. The whole torch relay will be held three metres underwater.B. The underwater journey of the torch will play an important part in Olympic history.C. A test has been made before this activity.D. Some chemicals will help the flame burn by producing。