(单词翻译:单击)
第I卷 (共105分)
第一部分 英语知识运用(共两节,满分55分)
第二节 语法和词汇 (共10小题;每小题1. 5分,满分15分)
从A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
1. When you’re faced with failure, you need is to take courage and try again.
A. that B. all C. which D. it
2. the players didn’t have a good rest shouldn’t be all excuse for losing the game.
A. That B. What C. Why D. Whether
3. A large number of people are held up in the railway station for tickets to return home.
A. wait B. waited C. to wait D. waiting
4. I think it’s better to give it a second thought so many of us consider it a risk.
A. as B. before C. although D. once
5. —Have you got news that a terrorist incident occurred in Kunming the other day?
—Yes,it’s shock to all of us.
A. the;the B. a;不填 C. the;a D. 不填;a
6. —What has happened to you. Jim?
— . I cut myself shaving this moming.
A. It's nothing B. No idea C. No problem D. Forget it
7. —I some courses at university,so I can’t work full time at the moment.
A. take B. am taking C. took D. have taken
8. This outdoor training is an exercise , as we know, teenagers'confidence can be built.
A. which B. what C. that D. where
9. Volunteering, as a way of building character, is popular among young people in western countries.
A. seeing B. to see C. seen D. being seen
10. —Madam,here is your order, fish and chips and a coca-cola, ?
—Right here.
A. Anything else B. Is that OK C. For here or to go D. Something to drink
第二节 完形填空(共30个小题;满分40分)
阅读下面两篇短文,掌握其大意,然后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。
第一篇 (共l0小题;每小题l分,满分l0分)
My daughter and I went out for some shopping. While I was waiting to 11,my daughter asked if she could wait for me at the door.
Minutes later she returned to ask if she could give the l2 she had just bought to a man in the street, so there she went and l3 her sweets away. Another 2 minutes later, she l4 again to ask me for something else she could give to the man. I told her that I only had some biscuits for dessert,so she took them to the man and came back with a huge 15 on her face.
When we got out of the shop I l6 that the “man”was an old man in his 80's. It tooked like he was going to 17 the night there. We made eye contact(接触)and he thanked us a lot.
On the way to the parking lot my daughter wanted to buy a drink for the old man, but I had no 18 . So I went to the cash machine,took some cash and my daughter gave it to the old man,so he could buy a drink. My daughter was over 19 when she came back from the old man.
It was probably my daughter's first random act of 20,and that was amazing.
11. A. order B. pay C. leave D. rest
12. A. sweets B. toys C. clothes D. drinks
13. A. kept B. put C. threw D. gave
14. A. cried B. waved C. returned D. went
15. A. smiie B. kiss C. gift D. feeling
16. A. decided B. realized C. believed D. imagined
17. A. enjoy B. make C. prepare D. spend
18. A. choice B. idea C. change D. plan
19. A. excited B. crazy C. angry D. smart
20. A. politeness B. service C. honesty D. kindness
第二篇(共20小题:每小题1. 5分,满分30分)
I was out late watching a movie with a friend in Georgetown. By the time the 21 ended,it was 2 a. m. We walked to my car which was 22 across the street. When we arrived,I noticed something strange-the doors were 23 . I took a quick 24 of the car and was relieved to find everything undamaged, 25 one thing-my briefcase was gone. After a further search with my friend,I 26 the fact that it was gone, I considered myself incredibly 27 that nothing valuable was taken and nothing else in the car was 28 .
The next day I 29 a surprising voieemail from a man. He said he had walked his dog in the morning and 30 a pile of papers and bills with my name all over them. I 31 him back immediately. He promised to 32 the materials back or I could pick them up. At first I asked him to send them,but then I 33. We were in the same city and plus I didn’t want to inconvenience him. Normally,it probably wouldn’t be 34 to go to a stranger's house to 35 something up,but he gave me an 36 so I figured I was relatively safe.
I met the man and thanked him very much. He said he would 37 me if he found anything else. Words could not express my 38 of this stranger’s kindness. I thought to myself-there’s so much goodness in the world and there are so many people who 39 that inner goodness through acts kindness. Though it feels good to give kindness, it feels nice to 40 others want to give too.
21. A. party B. movie C. meeting D. night
22. A. driven B. stopped C. bought D. parked
23. A. unlocked B. broken C. scratched D. changed
24. A. charge B. attempt C. survey D. repair
25. A. rather than B. along with C. as for D. except for
26. A. declared B. accepted C. doubted D. predicted
27. A. anxious B. confident C. fortunate D. satisfactory
28. A. damaged B. attacked C. guarded D. emptied
29. A. took B. got C. made D. met
30. A. made out B. went through C. passed down D. came across
31. A. turned B. fought C. called D. wrote
32. A. bring B. find C. hold D. mail
33. A. reconsidered B. discussed C. criticized D. remembered
34. A. honest B. proud C. smart D. true
35. A. took B. pick C. send D. put
36. A. example B. excuse C. order D. address
37. A. meet B. charge C. inform D. greet
38. A. appreciation B. approval C. sympathy D. satisfaction
39. A. search B. express C. drive D. remove
40. A. force B. challenge C. help D. realize
第二部分 阅读理解(共25小题;每小题2分,满分50分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D) 中一选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
San Francisco,unofficially regarded as one of the homeless capitals of the US,counts nearly 6,500 homeless people, with 4,300 living on the street.
Among the many problems that the homeless face is little or no access to showers. San Francisco only has about 16 to 20 shower stations to accommodate them. But Doniece Sandoval has made it her task to change that.
“Homelessness is something you can’t really miss,”the 51-year-old woman said. She started Lava Mae,a sort of showers on wheels, a new project that aims to turn old city buses into shower stations for the homeless.
“One day I passed a woman in the street and she was very dirty and basically crying,and I heard her say that she would never be clean. But I was wondering what her opportunities were to actually get clean,” Sandoval said.
Sandoval was inspired to start Lava Mae. The project has already been welcomed with open arms in the city. The Transportation Agency has donated one bus for the cause and is willing to donate three more if the project succeeds. Sandoval hopes the first bus will be able to hit the road in May this year. The Public Commission has also agreed to let the buses plug into fire hydrants(消防龙头)around the city if Lava Mae pays for the water.
One of Lava Mae’s biggest supporters is Bevan Dufty, the director of Housing Opportunity, Partnerships & Engagement under the mayor of San Francisco. “For people who are unhoused,access to showers is very difficult. Shower buses are something that could potentially be deployed (部署)in response to an emergency,so it is relevant to all San Franciscans," Dufty said. “Doniece has done an incredible job as a citizen who cares about helping the poor. We are very excited to see Lava Mae become real soon. ”
Each bus will have two shower stations and Sandoval expects that by 2015,they’ll be able to provide 2000 showers a week.
41. What problem does San Francisco face according to the text?
A. The city has the most homeless people in the USA.
B. There are no shower stations for the homeless in the city.
C. It’s hard for homeless people in the city to take showers.
D. Few citizens in the city care about the homeless.
42. What does the underlined word ''them” in Paragraph 2 refer to?
A. City problems. B. Shower stations. C. Old buses. D. The homeless.
43. Which of the following best describes Doniece Sandoval?
A. Brave and independent. B. Caring and responsible.
C. Honest and determined. D. Friendly and humorous.
44. What can we learn from Dufty’s words?
A. All San Franciscans are excited to use Lava Mae.
B. Emergencies in San Francisco will be prevented by Lava Mae.
C. Dufty thinks highly of Doniece's way of helping the poor.
D. The mayor of San Francisco will support Doniece financially.
45. What can be a suitable title for the text?
A. A newly invented way of shower
B. Showers on Wheels for the Homeless
C. The health problem of the homeless
D. Lave Mae-a new name for old city buses
B
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A. To give people tips on family vacations.
B. To offer travelers featured destinations.
C. To attract readers to surf a tourist website.
D. To introduce hidden gems for traveling.
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A. Because the featured destinations are changeable.
B. Because the front page is quite unique
C. Because it can attract more advertisements.
D. Because it helps to sell more newsletters.
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A. steps to sign up for the family vacation website.
B. Tips on kecping up with new travel infonmation.
C. Tips and tricks for a comfortable trip.
D. Tricks for enjoying a free family vacation.
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A. We can get discounted Tours and Attraction Passes
B. We can get some information of new tours and programs
C. We can have our Passes in hand when starting off.
D. We can enjoy a family vacation with leg work.
50. Which of the following shows the organization of the text?(P=Paragraph)
C
The 16 operations W. Mitchell received after the motorcycle accident burned more than 65% of his body at age 46 left him unable to pick up a fork,dial a telephone or go to the bathroom without help. But Mitchell never believed he was defeated. “I am in charge of my own spaoeship,” he said. “It’s my up,my down. I could choose to see this situation as a setback or afstarting point. ”
Mitchell bought himself a home in Colorado,a plane and a bar. Later he teamed upwith two friends and co-founded a wood burning stove company that grew to be the second largest private employer in his state. Six months later he was piloting the plane. Then four years after the motorcycle accident,the plane Mitchell was piloting crashed back onto the runway during takeoff, permanently paralyzing(使…瘫痪)him from the waist down.
Still determined,Mitchell worked day and night to regain as much independence as possible. He was elected Mayor of Crested Butte,Colorado, to save the town from mineral mining that would ruin its beauty and environment.
Despite his shocking looks and physical challenges, Mitchell began white water rafting(漂流),fell in love and married, earned a master’s degree in public administration and continued flying,environmental activism and public speaking.
Mitchell’s unshakable positive mental attitude has earned him appearances on the “Today Show’’and “Good Moming America” as well as feature articles in Parade, Time, The New York Times and other publications.
Mitchell has done all these things and more afar two horrible accidents left his face beyond recognition,his hands flngerless and his legs thin:and motionless(不动)in a wheelchair. Then what can't we healthy guys achieve?
51. What can we learn from the first paragraph?
A. Mitchell couldn’t face the fact that he was defeated.
B. The operations Mitchell received made him hopeless.
C. Mitchell was optimistic about what happened to him.
D. Mitchell was in his spaceship when the accident occurred.
52. What did Mirehell do after his first accident?
A. He learned to pilot a plane.
B. He was employed by a company.
C. He began to drive a spaceship.
D. He made another two new friends.
53. What was the result of Mitchell’s plane crash accident?
A. His body under the waistcouldn’t move.
B. He was elected mayor of Crested Butte.
C. He became the hero of many publications.
D. More than half of his body was burned.
54. After the two horrible accidents, Mitchell .
A. stopped flying,environmental protection and public speaking.
B. co-founded a wood burning stove company with his friends.
C. stopped to open mineral mining in Crested Butte.
D. earned a master’s degree in public administration.
55. What has earned Mitchell appearances in many famous publications?
A. His shocking looks. B. His strong determination.
C. His physical challenges. D. His outstanding speaking talent.
D
Going to college and living away from home for the first time can be terribie. Students tend to have higher academic achievements in college when they enjoy living in the dormitory. Most colleges and universities have many programs that help first-year students adjust to studying and living in a new community. Take advantage of these programs and make new friends as you adjust to your college life.
. Greet and meet everyone in the dorm. Find out their class schedules and hobbies. You may be able to find study partners this way. Most students are just like you being away from their home the first time. Don't be afraid toknock on your neighbors'doors and introduce yourself. The residence(居住区)staff will also help you in adjusting tocollege iife. Get to know them as soon as possible.
Get along with your roommate. Your roommates can be eitherr your lifelong friends or enemies. Try to be friends to them. Respect each other, including their space. Do not use your roommates’ belongings without permission. Communicate among each other regarding your daily schedule, study or sleep habits and off campus guest visits. Always say hello.
Get involved. To adjust to college life away from home,you need to got involved in college activities. Join clubs. Attend events that are hosted by your residence life and academic departments. Attend those events with your new friends. Most colleges have many events throughout the semester. Student union is a great place to meet new friends and learn about the upcoming events.
Call home when you need to. College life can be very exciting in the beginning. Most students get lonely and homesick during the middle of the semester or during festivals,It is normal to feel sad. Call home or even visit home when you need to. Talk to your friends back home. Understand that many people love and support you and they are very proud of you.
56. What does the text mainly tell us?
A. Advice on how to adjust to college life.
B. Things that can be done in a dormitory.
C. Places to live in when going to a college.
D. Ways of making friends with roommates.
57. What can be proper to fill in the blank in Paragraph 2?
A. Greet people everywhere. B. Meet new friends.
C. Share your hobbies. D. Adjust to college life.
58. Which of the following is not proper in getting along with your roommates?
A. Say hello to them frequently.
B. Respect them and their space.
C. Use their belongings secretly.
D. Know about their living habits.
59. According to the text,when you feel homesick at college,you can .
A. find study partners B. join clubs
C. call your parents D. talk to new friends
60. In which part of a website might the text appear?
A. Style and fashion. B. Science and technology.
C. Sports and health. D. Culture and education.
E
Microsoft has a problem:It desperately wants the remaining Windows XP users to upgrade to a newer version of the operating system but a good many of them still haven’t started. The latest numbers from NetMarket show that Windows XP still accounts for around 29. 5%of all desktops in use even though Microsoft is due to end support for the l3-Year-old platform on April 8th. ZDNet reports that Microsoft plans to force remaining XP users to start next week by sending them notices reminding them again that it will end XP support within a month.
However, as Computerworld reports,Microsoft may have a tough time convincing some Windows XP users to upgrade because it's trying to sell them on Windows 8,the newest operating system that has angered many longtime PC users by removing the traditional Start menu and by adding the interface(界面)a special feature. Computerworld writes that many Windows users expressed anger last month when Microsoft asked them to help switch as many people as they could from Windows XP to Windows 8 partly because Microsoft hasn’t offered any sort of discount for Windows XP users making the switch.
This is particularly tiresome, these users said,because switching from XP to Windows 8 won’t just require a software upgrade but will instead likely force them to buy new machines capable(能够)of running Microsoft’s new operating system. Some users were also annoyed that Microsoft only mentioned Windows 8 and not Windows 7 as upgrade possibilities.
In the end,it looks like when Microsoft ends support for Windows XP next month there will still be a large part of the desktop PC world using the platform. Hackers who have been saving up all their best new malware(恶意软件)for the day when Windows XP support ends are about to have a field day.
61. What problem does Microsoft have now?
A. Windows XP is out of date and needs improvement.
B. Windows 8 runs worse than Windows XP.
C. No people like to upgrade their operating system.
D. Lots of users refuse to switch from XP to Windows 8.
62. How will Microsoft remind users ofthe stop of XP support?
A. By sending them notices.
B. By sending them daily emails.
C. By adding the interface a special feature.
D. By removing the traditional Start menu.
63. Which is probably one of the reasons why users dislike Window 8?
A. Microsoft hasn’t offered any discount for it.
B. They like Window 7 more than Window 8.
C. Microsoft refuses to offer them a new machine.
D. It’s impossible for them to use the new operating system.
64. What does the underlined phrase “have a field day” probably mean in the last paragraph?
A. Show up without warning.
B. Make rapid progress.
C. Make full use of the opportunity.
D. Come to an end completely.
65. What can be inferred from the text?
A. Windows XP will completely be out of use in a month.
B. Windows XP will still be in use for a period of time.
C. Windows 8 will have a longer history than Windows XP.
D. Windows 7 will easily be attacked by Hackers.
第Ⅱ卷(共45分_)
第三部分 书面表达(共两节,满分45分)
第一节 阅读表达(共5小题;第68题4分,第70题2分,其余每小题3分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文并回答问题,然后将答案写到答题卡相应的位置上,(请注意问题后面的词数要求)。
As a distinguished Indian painter and author, Aabid has written around 80 books but no story so shocked him as the truth about water shortage on the planet, “A UN report says by 2025 more than 40 countries are expected to . That shortage of water will be the end of civilized life,”he said with great worry.
One day back in 2007,he was sitting in a friend’s house and noticed a leaky tap. It bothered him. A few days later, he came across a statistic in the newspaper:a tap that drips(滴落)once every second wastes a thousand litres of water in a month. That triggered an idea. He would take a plumber(水管工)from door to door and fix taps for free every weekend.
He named his Non-governmental Organization ‘Drop Dead’and created a slogan: save every drop…or drop dead.
By the end of the first year,he had visited l,533 homes and fixed around 400 taps. Slowly,the news began to spread. Local newspapers began to write about Drop Dead, which caused a further flood of grateful emails and messages. Conservatively, it could be estimated that he has saved at least 5. 5m litres of water till date.
In the summer of 2014,the state where Aabid lives is expecting its worst drought in 40 years. Months in advance,the govemment has prepareddrought-relief packages worth millions of dollars,but Aabid sees his own approach as simple and inexpensive. “Anyone can launch a water conservation project in his or her area. It doesn’t require much funding. And most importantly, it puts the power back in our own hands,”he says.
66. Fill in the blank in Paragraph l with proper words. (no more than 5 words) .
67. Why did Aabid take a plumber from door to door and fix taps?(no more than 6 words)
68. Explain the underlined sentence in aragraph 2 in English. (no more than 6 words)
69. What is Paragraph 4 mainly about?(no more than 10 words)
70. What does Aabid think of his water conservation approach?(no more than 4 words)
第二节 写作(30分)
假如你是高三学生李华,今年高考英语学科阅读量加大,而你的阅读能力较差,因此学习压力越来越大。请根据以下提示写信向你的前外教Mr. Johnson求助:
1. 英语学习的困难以及增加阅读量给自己带来的困扰;
2. 希望得到他的指导和帮助。
注意:1. 词数:l20—l50,开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数;
2. 可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Dear Mr. Johnson,________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
参考答案
I. 单项填空: 1―5 BADAC 6―10 ABDCC
II.完形填空:
第一篇:11―15 BADCA 16―20 BDCAD
第二篇:21—25 BDACD 26—30 BCABD 31—35 CDACB 36—40 DCABD
III. 阅读理解:
41―45 CDBCB 46―50 CACDB 51―55 CAADB 56―60 ABCCD 61―65 DAACB
IV. 阅读表达:
66. experience/suffer/have/face water shortage/crisis Or: be short of water/run short of water /lack water/be lacking in water
67. To help save water./To save every drop of water.
68. That started/caused/led to/brought about an idea. Or: An idea occurred to him.
69. The achievements and influence of Aabid’s water-saving project.
70. Simple and inexpensive.
V. 写作(One possible version)
Dear Mr. Johnson,
How are things going with you?
I’m writing to ask for your help. As you know, I’m weak in English reading comprehension. Although I have tried every means to improve it, like expanding my vocabulary and doing a large number of exercises, so far all my efforts have ended up in failure, which really makes me discouraged. To make things worse, this year reading will make up a higher percentage than ever before in the coming College Entrance Examination. Now with the important exam drawing near, I feel more and more stressed and worried. If I didn’t take effective measures, I wouldn’t be able to get through the exam and that would ruin my college dream.
I’ll appreciate it very much if you can give me some advice on how to improve my reading ability effectively and I’m looking forward to your early reply.
Best wishes.
Yours,
Li Hua