贵州省七校联盟2015届高三英语第一次联考（1月）试题 （无答案）

1、英语 本试卷分为第I卷(选择题)和第II卷(非选择题)两部分，满分120分，考试用时100分钟。注意事项： 1. 答卷前，考生务必在答题卡上相应的位置准确填写自己的姓名、准考证号，并将条形码粘贴在指定位置。 2选择题选出答案后，用2B铅笔将答题卡上对应题目的答案标号按要求涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案标号。非选择题用签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。第卷第一部分 阅读理解 （共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）第1节 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。（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）AHaving expe

2、rienced a shocking electrical accident, which caused him to become both blind and deaf, James Francos world became completely dark and quiet for almost ten years. The loss of sight and hearing threw him into such sorrow that he tried a few times to put an end to his life. His family, especially his

3、wife, did their best to tend and comfort him and finally he regained the will to live.One hot summer afternoon, he was taking a walk with a stick near his house when a thunderstorm started all at once. He stood under a large tree to avoid getting wet, but he was struck by the lightning. Witnesses th

4、ought he was dead but he woke up 20 minutes later, lying face down in muddy water. He was trembling badly, but when he opened his eyes, he could hardly believe what he saw: a tree and a muddy road. When Mrs. Franco came running up to him, shouting to their neighbors to call for help, he could see he

5、r and hear her voice for the first time in nearly ten years. The news of James regaining his sight and hearing quickly spread and many doctors came to examine him. Most of them said that he regained his sight and hearing from the shock he got from the lightning. However, none of them could give a co

6、mpellent answer as to why this should happen. The only reasonable explanation given by one doctor was that, since James lost his sight and hearing as a result of a sudden shock, perhaps, the only way for him to regain them was by another sudden shock. 1. The reason why James attempted to kill himsel

7、f was that _.A. a terrible electrical accident happened to himB. he had to live in a dark and silent worldC. he was struck by the lightning once moreD. nobody in the world cared about him2. What was James doing when he was struck by the lightning?A. Sheltering from the rain under a tree B. Putting a

8、n end to his lifeC. Taking a walk with a stick D. Lying on the ground3. What does the underlined word “compellent” in paragraph 3 mean? A. wrongB. convincing C. unexplained D. true4. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A. A Terrible Electrical AccidentB. James Franco and His Wi

9、feC. An Unforgettable ExperienceD. What a Sudden ShockB The largest land animal remaining on the earth, the African elephant, is of much importance to African ecosystem. Unlike other animals, the African elephant is to a great extent the builder of its environment. As a giant plant-eater, it signifi

10、cantly shapes the forest-and-savanna (大草原) surroundings in which it lives, therefore deciding the conditions of existence for millions of other animals that live in its habitat. It is the elephants great desire for food that makes it both a disturber of the environment and an important builder of it

11、s habitat. In its continuous search for the 300 pounds of plants it must have every day, it kills small trees and underbushes, as well as pulls branches off big trees. This results in numerous open spaces in not only deep tropical forests but also the woodlands that cover part of the African savanna

12、s. In these open spaces are numerous plants in various stages of growth, which attract a variety of other plant-eaters. Take the rain forests for example. In their natural state, the spreading branches overhead shut out sunlight and prevent the growth of plants on the forest floor. By pulling down t

13、rees and eating plants, elephants create open spaces, allowing new plants to grow on the forest floor. In such situations, the forests become suitable for large-hoofed plant-eaters to move around and for small-sized plant-eaters to obtain their food as well. Scientists are worried now that the Afric

14、an elephant has become an endangered species. If the elephant dies out, scientists say, many other animals will also disappear from vast areas of forest and savanna, greatly changing and worsening the whole ecosystem. 5. It can be inferred from the passage that the African elephant . A. is now the l

15、argest animal on the earth B. determines life and death of millions of other animals in its habitat C. has far-reaching impact on its habitat as a giant animal-eater D. makes great contributions to its environment like other animals6. The African elephant influences the ecosystem in the following wa

16、ys except that . A. it creates open areas in deep tropical forests as well as woodlands B. it pulls off the branches and leaves, shutting out the sunshine C. its eating habit can be made use of by large-hoofed and small-sized animals D. it encourages some kinds of plants growing in an indirect way7.

17、 According to the passage, which of the following statements is true? A. Numerous grown plants are the favorites of plant-eaters. B. The extinction of the African elephant has nothing to do with the ecosystem. C. Quantities of plants are consumed by African elephants, including branches and underbus

18、hes. D. The forest floor in rain forests is scarcely dotted with new shoots. 8. The passage is developed mainly by . A. presenting the changes in time order B. making comparisons and giving examples C. classifying similarities and differences D. showing the effect and then explaining the reasons CTe

19、a production in Sri Lanka has thrived for decades. The tea gardens in Hatton, Sri Lanka are actually large tea estates. The best tea usually comes from plants grown on high grounds, the cool hilltops with rows and rows of tea plants. The plants are about one meter apart. The plant is often pruned so

20、 that it remains only 60 to 90 centimeters high. Pruning is important because it encourages the growth of tender shoots, or young leaves. It is from these shoots that the best tea is got. Practically all the tea pickers are women. The estates prefer to employ women pickers because they are more care

21、ful. Their thin fingers can easily remove the twin leaves and new shoots from the plant, which are the parts used for processing tea. The pickers carry large baskets into which they throw their pickings. A skilled worker can harvest between 9 to 14 kilograms of tea leaves a day. Usually new shoots c

22、an be picked from the plants about every ten or fifteen days.Processing tea shoots into our familiar dry tea leaves requires great care and skill. There are various methods of processing depending on the type of tea required. For black tea, the young green leaves are first spread out shelves to dry.

23、 This process removes much of its water and the leaves become soft. After this, the leaves are passed through heavy rollers. This operation will press the leaves for juices which give the tea both its color and taste. Then the leaves are spread out on floors and left to ferment（发酵）under wet conditio

24、ns. Fermentation develops the rich taste of black tea. The fermented leaves are then dried with a hot-air blower until they become rolled-up black leaves. The final step is to sort and grade them before the black tea is ready for sale to countries all over the world.9. The underlined word “pruning”

25、means “ ”.A. reasonable use of chemicals   B. frequent watering C. regular cutting of the plants         D. loosening the soil10. How many processing steps are mentioned in the last paragraph?A. Three    B. Four    C. Five

26、60;   D. Six11. What does the author imply in the passage? A. Fermentation is a must to enrich the flavour of black tea. B. Tea production has long been prosperous in Sri Lanka.C. Women pickers are welcomed because they can easily find the twin leaves. D. Tea pickings can be done biweekly.

27、D Lily, a student of Cambridge University, has bought a bicycle and is worried about safety. Her friend, Cathryn, found this article and sent it to her.How to make your bicycle safe? A number of crimes are against bicycles. About 150,000 bicycles are stolen every year and most are never found. You c

28、an prevent this from happening by following a few careful steps.Basic Security Never leave your bicycle in out-of-the-way places. Always lock your bicycle when you leave. Secure it to lampposts or trees. Take off smaller parts and carry them with you, for example lights and saddles (车座).Locks There

29、are various types of locks. Buy one that has been tested against attack. Ask for a recommendation from a bike shop owner.Marking Security marking your bike can act as an obstruction to thieves, which can also help the police find your bicycle. Your postcode and your house or flat number should be in

30、cluded and clearly recorded. This will provide a simple way to identify your bicycle.Registration There are many companies that will security mark your bicycle. They will then store your registration number and personal details in their computer database. If your bicycle is found, it will be easy to

31、 contact you.Attention Keep a record of the bicycle by yourself: its production, model and registration number. You can even take a photograph of it. This will prove the bicycle belongs to you.12. Which part of the article gives the information on how to lock your bicycle when you leave? A. Basic Se

32、curity B. Locks C. Marking D. Registration 13. Which one is wrong about the security marking of a bicycle? A. It can ensure that the thieves won't steal the bike. B. Some companies can assist you in doing this. C. It can help the police to find and identify the lost bike. D. A security marking d

33、atabase makes it easy to get in touch with the owner. 14. The article advises you to keep a record of your bicycle _. A. both in the bike shop and your computer B. either in a security company or your university C. by yourself and in a security company as well D. in the police station as well as a m

34、arketing company 15. Which of the following information may not be necessarily recorded? A. your postcode and personal details B. both the type of the bike and its picture C. the signing number of the bike as well as your address D. your personal information and recommendation in your computer datab

35、ase第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。Change is scary. 16 It can go hand in hand with the fear that we might hurt someone else if we think about ourselves. The truth is that youre so much more courageous than you give yourself credit for and far stronger than y

36、ou realize. Here are some ways that you can use to help yourself make the process of creating change more manageable. Make change into small bite size pieces. 17 Remember that as long as you attempt to take regular practice towards your goal, such as eating more healthily every day, or walking twent

37、y minutes a day, youre heading in the right direction to make changes. Form a habit of keeping a diary every day. Writing a journal every night before going to bed can effectively help you cope with the emotional impact of the change process. Go to grab a pen or pencil and remember a journal is not

38、for being neat and tidy with good spelling. 18 . Rest is essential to success. Have a rest and take timeout to build your energy. 19 If we dont give ourselves time to rest, we just end up burning out by the constant striving and worry. As we dont have the energy to keep going, we have to give up! 20

39、 Just accept it! Im sorry to say that unless some people are really secure in themselves and truly happy in their own life, theyre never going to like your changes. This has nothing to do with whether they love you or not. They are just for self-preservation! Therefore, give them a little time to ad

40、just and get used to it. A. No one else is going to like your changes.B. Dont try to eat the elephant in one sitting.C. It is a step into the unknown.D. Keep repeating your small steps over and over again.E. Its not being lazy to have time out.F. Its a private place where you can speak out your inne

41、r thoughts.G. Creating change is about building your character.第二部分 英语知识运用 （共两节， 满分45分）第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分） 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各小题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。From the time I lined up my dolls on the sofa in playschool, I wanted to be a teacher. “Open your books,” I would 21 my teddy bear a

42、nd dolls. Then I would 22 teach them whatever new things I had just 23 at school. For me, dream was one thing, and 24 was quite another. My family was too poor to 25 my tuition. Finally, with others help, I attended a state university. However, I 26 needed more money to pay for my other expenses, so

43、 I found a part-time job, 27 test tubes in the science department. At then I believed that every dirty test tube I washed meant I was one step closer to my 28 .When working as a substitute (代替) teacher in the local area, I learned they were planning to 29 the biology teacher I had substituted for. I

44、 was sure the 30 was meant for me. However, the principal (校长) said, “Youre too 31 . This last teacher had a lot of discipline problems because of his age. We want someone older with more 32 .”I cried all the way to work, disappointed and 33 . Suddenly, a stranger who I met by chance asked me what h

45、ad happened. I told him how much I wanted to 34 and how upset I was to be 35 because of my age. Then I also shared some of my thoughts with him. He 36 me, “Never lose heart. I believe you can make it.” The next morning my phone rang. It was the principal calling to offer me the 37 position. I was to

46、tally 38 and asked him why. He explained, “You made quite an impression on the chairman of our Board of Directors. He 39 that you should have this position.” A few weeks later, I stood by the door of my classroom, welcoming my 40 on their first day of school. When they were settled, I said with a sm

47、ile, “Open your books.”21. A. persuadeB. calmC. instructD. congratulate22. A. angrilyB. delightedlyC. jealouslyD. disappointedly23. A. foundB. changedC. undertaken D. learned24. A. adviceB. interestC. schoolingD. time25. A. coverB. ignoreC. forgetD. plan26. A. almostB. suddenlyC. hardlyD. still27. A

48、. decoratingB. cleaningC. collectingD. producing28. A. houseB. jobC. dreamD. school29. A. punishB. replaceC. praiseD. accept30. A. resultB. scholarshipC. experimentD. position 31. A. youngB. impatientC. busyD. strange32. A. adventureB. confidenceC. experience D. independence33. A. tiredB. comfortabl

49、eC. nervousD. sorrowful 34. A. travelB. teachC. studyD. sing35. A. called onB. looked afterC. turned down D. brought up36. A. comfortedB. orderedC. thankedD. promised37. A. biologyB. mathC. EnglishD. Chinese 38. A. selfishB. upsetC. anxiousD. confused39. A. recommendedB. informedC. complainedD. regr

50、etted40. A. parentsB. studentsC. teachersD. friends第卷注意：将答案做在答题卡上, 在试卷上作答无效。第一节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或者括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡标号为4150的相应位置上。I was on my way to the Taiyetos Mountains. The sun was setting 41 my car broke down near a remote village. Cursing my

51、 42 (fortune), I was wondering where I was going to spend the night when I realized that the villagers who had gathered around me 43 (argue) as to who should have the honour of receiving me 44 a guest in their house. Finally, I accepted the offer of 45 80-year-old peasant woman who lived alone in a little house. While she was ge