2015年厦门市高中毕业班适应性考试英语试题第二部分英语知识运用(共两节, 满分45分)第一节单项填空(共15小题；每小题1分, 满分15分)21. The interview was___ important for his future career so he spared no effort to prepare for it.A. severelyB. universallyC. originallyD. extremely22. Not until my uncle arrived at the airport this morning ____ his passport left at home.A. he foundB. had he foundC. did he findD. he had found23. China’s new“ Belt and Road” strategy has considerable potential to create positive____ for China’s neighbors.A. effortsB. impressionsC. benefitsD. reputations24. As we all know ,language skills can be_____ through practice.A. absorbedB. requiredC. acquiredD. submitted25. The AIIB is an international financial organization proposed by China, ____ aims to support basic construction projects in Asia.A. whoseB. whoC. thatD. which26. The passwords containing a mixture of letters, figures and symbols are more secure than ____ with letters or figures only.A. thatB. oneC. thoseD. ones27. Sharon ranked third in the singing competition. You can’t imagine _____ progress she has made.A. how amazingB. what amazingC. how amazing aD. what an amazing28. — Who is dancing upstairs?—It ____ be Linda. She is away on business.A. can’tB. mustn’tC. canD. must29. ______ at many of the catchwords in China, just like mengmengda, and you may find them showing a fairly good sense of humor.A. If you lookB. LookC. Unless you lookD. Looking30. How delighted the young mother was____ her daughter recite the first poem completely.A. hearingB. to hearC. heardD. having heard31. To his regret, he had to quit his final game ___ one of his legs seriously injured.A. withB. forC. byD. from32. He ____ on genetic technology for years and is now an expert in this field.A. has workedB. workedC. had workedD. will work33. Step outside of your comfort zone, for that’s ____ life truly begins.A. whyB. whatC. whetherD. where34. ______ alone to do the thorough cleaning of the dormitory made Ethan quite upset.A. Being leftB. Having leftC. LeavingD. Left35. —DO you mind if I use your computer?—Of course not.A. Sounds greatB. Never mindC. Forget itD. Be my guest第二节完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分, 满分30分)Many people in the entertainment industry dream of rising to fame overnight. ButJing Boran was more _36_. After eight years in showbiz(娱乐圈), he only recentlyearned _37_ for playing the leading role in a film. Jing says that even _38_investing so much time in the business, his _39_ came earlier than he had expected.In the much-discussed movie Lost and Love, Jing _40_ a young man, Zeng Shuai,who is searching for his biological parents. Variety, a U-based entertainment _41_, commented Jing is a “promising mainland actor”.Recent years have _42_ the rise of young actors and actresses born after 1985most of whom share two characteristics：workaholics with productive outputs._43_, Yang Mi had five movies and two TV series released in a single year.But Jing doesn’t _44_ that group.“Many believe only playing leading roles can prove an actor’s _45_ but Idon’t agree,” he said. “I _46_ refuse to play supporting roles. What I care mostabout is whether it’s a(n) _47_ team I can learn something from. ”So, he chooses to disappear from the public’s _48_ from time to time, he toldTencent Entertainment. He packs up and goes abroad to travel after finishing_49_ a film.But that doesn’t mean he’s not _50_. To better fit into the shoes of small town mechanic (技工) Zeng Shuai, Jing spent time living together with abducted (被拐的) children to try to _51_ the children’s feelings.Instead of _52_ to express Zeng’s feelings of loss, Jing displayed the character’s sensitivity and fragility in a deeper way. He shared this _53_ from the film on Weibo：“How could others like me if I don’t smile? How could I _54_ if they don’t like me? ”_55_ the movie experienced its share of negative criticism, it seems Jing has achieved his goal.36. A. ambitious37. A. money38. A. after39. A. wealth40. A. follows41. A. plant42. A. envied43. A. For example44. A. adapt to45. A. honesty46. A. always47. A. experienced48. A. reach49. A. directing50. A. energetic51. A. allow for52. A. crying53. A. 1ine54. A. recover55. A. Once B. criticalB. respectB. tillB. successB. playsB. magazineB. challengedB. As a resultB. count onB. characterB. sometimesB. academicB. concernB. shootingB. reliableB. figure outB. laughingB. wordB. improveB. UnlessC. patientC. encouragementC. beforeC. dreamC. imitatesC. circleC. overlookedC. In a wordC. fit inC. happinessC. frequentlyC. cautiousC. eyeC. appreciatingC. devotedC. give awayC. drinkingC. songC. surviveC. BecauseD. creativeD. approvalD. sinceD. careerD. instructsD. districtD. witnessedD. After allD. care forD. abilityD. neverD. generousD. headD. commentingD. practicalD. hold backD. glaringD. mottoD. escapeD. Although第三部分阅读理解(共20小题；每小题2分, 满分40分)AYou can hear a soft sound as they approach. They look similar to skateboards but are actually quite different. They are longboards and are rapidly becoming a more common and stylish way to quickly get around.Longboarding began in the 1950s, originally known as sidewalk surfing because riders would move in a way that resembled catching a wave. The boards got their name because they are much longer and wider than skateboards, usually between 90 and 150 centimeters in length. Every kind of longboard consists of trucks, fourwheels and a long deck. The size and shape vary, however, depending on how a rider plans to use it. Unlike theirshorter cousins, longboards are not intended for doing tricks. Their most basic use is for travel. Commuting (往返) via longboard is now common on college campuses in the U.S.. However, they are good for far more than travel.Most longboarders enjoy the feeling that the board gives, a feeling similar to surfing. But some adventurous riders want more than a feeling. The sport of speedboarding appeals to these Thrill-seekers who are looking for an adrenalin (肾上腺素) rush. Speedboards are designed for riding down hills at high speeds while keeping balance. Since the sport can be dangerous, riders usually wear suits and helmets, in the event of a fall. Those who don’t have the need for speed put their longboards to other good uses. Riders can compete in slalom (障碍赛) racing or long-distance riding, both of which require accuracy and strength.If you want something completely unique, there is even longboard dancing. This stylish set of moves is pertormed while rolling on a board.For feeling, speed or style, give a longboard a try. You might just discover you enjoy the ride.56. We may learn from the underlined sentence that ________.A. longboards can only be used for travelB. skateboards are meant for doing tricksC. shorter cousins don’t intend to play jokesD. longboards are popular on college campuses57. If you are a thrill-seeker, you had better choose ________.A. SpeedboardingB. slalom racingC. long-distance ridingD. longboard dancing58. The author wrote the passage to ________.A. study the origin of longboardsB. inform people of the latest productC. investigate the benefits of longboardsD. encourage people to take up longboarding59. What would be the best title for the passage?A. Commuting via LongboardB. A Feeling Similar to SurfingC. Longboarding Getting AroundD. Skateboards and LongboardsBThere are various ways to make your building more sustainable and energy efficient, but the most discussed area to improve is the roof. For years, we’ve heard about the benefits of white roofs. green roofs and roofs covered in solar panels, but depending on the building and its location, one of these types may make a bigger impact than another.For building owners in hot, dry climates, turning your roof white is one of the cheapest things you can do to dramatically cut your energy use, but what about buildings in colder climates? Which choice produces the most benefit?A study recently published in the Journal of Industrial Ecology details a full life cycle assessment Of each roof type for buildings located in Vancouver, Toronto and Calgary, Canada and comes up with a clear winner.The study specifically modeled office buildings with a large roof of 1,340 square meters, assuming a 50-year life span(寿命)for the building, and declared solar roofs the definite winner with green roofs coming in second and white roofs last.White roofs performed the poorest for cold climates because although they reduce cooling requirements in hot weather and also add to the life span of the building, they actually increased the heating requirements in colder climates during the longer cold weather stretches. Green roofs performed much better by both lowering cooling needs and heating needs, improving air quality and reducing storm water runoff, but in the end solar roofs had the greater impact.The on-site electricity generation of solar roofs offsets the negative emissions(排放) from their production and transportation and the continued use over years ends up being a major positive by reducing the amount of coal-powered electricity that a building uses.You can read more specifics about how the different roofs performed in the full 1ife cycle assessmentHERE.60. The study mentioned in the passage ________.A. was carried out in 4 cold cities altogetherB. was conducted by the Journal of Industrial EcologyC. shows white roof type is the cheapest in dry climatesD. indicates solar roof is the best choice in colder climates61. Green roofs in cold weather ________.A. shorten the life span of a buildingB. prevent storm water runoffC. reduce cooling and heating demandsD. increase the heating requirements62. Which has the closest meaning to the underlined word “offsets” in the passage?A. Produces.B. Strengthens.C. Sets off.D. Reduces the effect of.63. Where is the passage probably taken from?A. A textbook.B. A TV program.C. A website.D. A science magazine.CTRIED AND TESTED>> .HOTEL CHECK: Wyndham Grand Xi’an SouthBackgroundOpened in August 2014, the Wyndham Grand Xi’an South is one of the Wyndham Hotel Group’s latest additions, and the largest property in China under the Wyndham Grand brand.What’s it Iike?From the outside, you’d be forgiven for mistaking the Wyndham Grand Xi’an South for a government headquarters(总部)：an impressive structure in both size and shape. The inside[ is guided by feng shui. The Lounge is set with traditional Chinese red doors at opposing ends.Where is it?The hotel is 40 minutes from Xi’an Xianyang International Airport. The Terra Cotta Warriors are a half hour journey by car, while Dayan Pagoda and Xi’an’s Bell Tower are both a 15-minute drive away. Meanwhile, the International Conference Center is within walking distance.Facilities(设施)I stayed in a Deluxe room, which was offered a balance of traditional Chinese accents with modem facilities.WiFi is available throughout the hotel, although connection speeds can be unstable. Bathtubs are a feature in every bathroom. set against a glass wall to allow a view of the bedroom’s TV with optional blinds to offer privacy. One highlight is the walk-in wardrobes(衣橱) in every room-the only hotel in Xi’an to Offer such a feature. There is a fitness centre available for guests on the ground floor and a swimming pool opening soon. ConclusionThe Wyndham Grand South is an excellent choice for business travellers. The staff were charming and warm, and I felt right at home.Fact File·PRICE Internet rates for a flexible midweek stay in May start from RMBl,000(US$1 59).·CONTACT 208 Ci’en East Road, Qujiang New District, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China；Tel+ 86 29 6821 999；.64. We can learn from the passage that the hotel ________.A. serves as a government headquartersB. is the largest of the Wyndham Hotel GroupC. lies near the International Conference CenterD. is 40 minutes from the Terra Cotta Warriors65. In terms of facilities, the hotel is unique in Xi’an in that it offers ________.A. Walk-in wardrobes in every roomB. bathtubs set against a glass wallC. WiFi available throughout the hotelD. a fitness center on the ground floor66. How many ways are offered to contact the hotel?A. 2.B. 3.C. 4.D. 5.DMarc had worked in the city hall’s engineering department for so long that the city was laid out in his mind like a map, full of names and places. And then something happened that filled him with shock.One August afternoon, he discovered a card saying GREEN BOTTLE STREET at the back of the drawer. He checked the listed details. It was not there. It was a lost, a forgotten street, which existed in the heart of Montreal, not half a mile from city hall, and no one had known. He put the card in his pocket and the next day he went looking for the street with beating heart.At his first glance, Marc realized how it had gotten its unusual name. It was exactly like a bottle in shape. With the sun shining on the garden plots, and the blue sky overhead, the street gave him a sense of peace. A woman some sixty years of age was watering roses in the garden of the first house to his right.He announced, “I’m from the city engineering department, madam.”The woman recovered herself and set her watering can down.“So you have found out at last,” she said. “We paid our taxes and made out a lot of forms and answered the questions of various officials. Then, after a while, we were sent no notices, so we paid no more taxes. No one bothered us at all. It was a long time before we understood that in some way they’d forgotten about us. ”Marc nodded. Of course, if Green Bottle Street had been ignored by the city hall, no inspectors would go there, no tax collectors. All would pass merrily by.“For several years, the tenants(租户) here had lived in harmony with each other and the landlord. The owner became so attached to them that he gave them all he had when he died. I have lived here for more than twenty years. I hope to end my days here as well. ”She smiled pleasantly at him, apparently forgetting for the moment that he carried in his pocket a bomb that could blow their little world to pieces.“You remind me of my nephew,” she said suddenly. “He was a dear boy. I was heartbroken when he died. I’m the last of my family, you know. ”Marc thought of his noisy and violent landlady and neighbors. He could not recall when he had been spoken to with such simple goodwill. His heart warmed to this old lady. “I wonder,”he said slowly, “I am a good tenant, and I wonder…”“Oh yes, ”she leaned forward eagerly, “you could have the top floor of my house. I’m sure it would suit you. ”Marc took the card out of his pocket and tore it across and dropped the pieces in the watering can. As far as he was concerned. Green Bottle Street would remain mislaid forever.67. The underlined sentence “So you’ve found out at last” shows that the woman was ________.A. disappointedB. puzzledC. curiousD. excited68. What can we know about Green Bottle Street from the passage?A. It would be renamed very soon.B. It existed for at least 20 years.C. It got its name from a green bottle.D. It was ignored due to its location.69. It can be inferred that Marc ________.A. carried a bomb in his pocketB. hated inspectors and tax collectorsC. looked for the long-lost street happilyD. would probably move to Green Bottle Street70. Marc tore the card into pieces mainly because ________.A. he fell in love with the womanB. Green Bottle Street got mislaidC. it presented the wrong informationD. he treasured the peace in Green Bottle Street71. From the passage we may know that ________.A. the woman’s nephew resembled Marc a lotB. the woman was attached to where she livedC. tenants in Green Bottle Street often had conflictsD. Marc’s landlord gave away what he had when he diedEPeople will spend a large amount of time to save a few dollars. There’s often a lightbulb moment that happens when you ask them to calculate their time-dollar value, because it reveals that they’re spending more in soft costs than they’re accounting for.Take a second to think about it. If you spend 3 hours avoiding paying $12 for something, you’ve saved money, but you’ve also been working at $4 per hour. If you’re an entrepreneur(企业家), your time is worth more than $4 per hour, and while your choice has saved a “hard” cost, you’ve spent more in your time. Energy and attention are two other soft resources we need to be thinking about, too. Soft costs are just as real as hard costs. In that 3 hours, you could have been doing $300 worth of income-generating, high-value activities.It’s a bit different when you’re employed by someone else, as you’ll make the same whether you spend 3 hours or 3 0 minutes to get something done. However, the people who actively add more value to their organization before being paid to do so are the ones most likely to get a promotion or advancement that honors their contributions because they show up in a different way.The next time you’re thinking of making a decision that involves hard costs, also consider the soft opportunity costs of what you’re currently doing. No decision is made in a vacuum (真空).Outside of “work” situations, think about how much time you spend doing things you’d rather not do, say, cleaning your house. Is it worth $100 to not have to spend your weekend cleaning your house? Why should you clean your house any more than you should spend time with your kids?Keeping costs down is always a great thing to focus on. Just make sure that your focus on keeping costs down isn’t also keeping your income or earning potential down.72. According to Paragraph 2, which of the following belongs to a “hard” cost?A. Money.B. Time.C. Energy.D. Attention.73. The employee who is most likely to get promoted ________.A. shows up early every dayB. works efficiently when paidC. spends more time than neededD. actively makes profit for the company74. What’s the author’s attitude towards spending weekends cleaning the house in Paragraph 5?A. Supportive.B. Disapproving.C. Sympathetic.D. Uncertain.75. How is the text organized?A. Opinion—Argument —Explanation.B. Opinion—Description—Conclusion.C. Introduction—Analysis—Conclusion.D. Introduction—Comparison—Exa mples.第四部分写作(共两节, 满分35分)第一节短文填词(共10小题；每小题1分, 满分1 0分)阅读下面短文, 根据以下提示：1)汉语提示, 2)首字母提示, 3)语境提示, 在每个空格内填入一个适当的英语单词。
