2015佛山二模英语试卷

1、2015年佛山市普通高中高三教学质量检测（二）第一部分 英语知识应用(共两节，满分45分)第一节 完形填空(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项(A、B、C、D)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。Dancing is part of the human experience, like music and storytelling. These 1 were probably invented together. After all, dancing is a way to tell a story to music.Scienti

2、sts say that animals dance, too, but their dancing is 2 . The “dances” of animals have a(n) 3 . They send messages to other animals about important physical 4 such as hunger, or desire. But when people dance, they express many different 5 love, joy, anger, and sadness. They also tell stories about p

3、eople, places, life, or death. By dancing, people can share these feelings or 6 with others.All dances are good for you. For one thing, theyre good for you 7 . Dancing is good exercise. It makes you 8 your arms and legs, and it makes your heart work. Its an enjoyable way to keep 9 or to lose weight.

4、Besides, dancing makes you feel better about yourself. It gives you a chance to express your feelings. If you are angry or upset about something, it makes those feelings 10 . Youll probably feel relaxed and happy afterwards, although you may also be 11 . And if you are a quiet or fearful kind of per

5、son, dancing can help you be more 12 . When you are dancing, you can 13 yourself and your fears. And finally, theres another important point about dancing. Its a(n) 14 activity Some dances are for two people, and some are for 15 . But all kinds of dances give you a chance to meet new people or to do

6、 something enjoyable with friends.1. A. dancesB. artsC. songsD. stories2. A. strange3. A. purposeB. amazingC. typicalD. differentB. advantageC. characteristicD. attitude4. A. needsB. signsC. exercisesD. changes5. A. attitudesB. ideasC. feelingsD. opinions6. A. skillsB. livesC. valuesD. stories7. A.

7、naturallyB. unexpectedlyC. sociallyD. physically8. A. protectB. useC. cureD. examine9. A. silentB. calmC. healthyD. awake10. A. developB. accumulateC. disappearD. grow11. A. tiredB. guiltyC. confused,D. fearful12. A. energeticB. impressiveC. cautiousD. open13. A. recognizeB. forgetC. understandD. me

8、asure14. A. popularB. socialC. formalD. attractive15. A. groupsB. classesC. acquaintancesD. strangers第二节 语法填空(共10小题；每小题15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1625的相应位置上。When I was about ten years old, I remember my father coming into the room, looking terribly p

9、leased with himself, to tell us that we were going to have 16 brother or sister. It was really beyond our 17 (expect), so we were both taken aback. I was actually delighted, 18 my brother was quite different. He was younger than me, and I dont think he was too impressed with the idea. He has a tende

10、ncy to worry 19 things, and I think he was terrified by the fact 20 he might not be the center of attention all the time.When the big day came, 21 (luck) there were problems, and my mother had to stay in hospital. My brother and I werent allowed 22 (visit), and we all were worried and had no idea 23

11、 to do. We tried to calm each other down, but basically we were so upset that something awful 24 (happen). It all worked out well in the end though, and when I was finally able to see my little sister, I was happy to see 25 was so tiny, and special. And we all love her to bits.第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)第一节

12、阅读理解(共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分)阅读下列四篇短文，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。AI have been overweight my entire life. I was born with a bone deformity (崎形) in my legs. From an early age I was limited on the type of activity I could do because I was in so much pain. I was freed from gym in school growing u

13、p. I became lazy and accepted the fact that I would always be overweight. I didnt believe in myself. I overate all the time. I would eat lots of sweets, processed foods, chips and fast foods. I reached my heaviest of 287 pounds and a size 24 jeans and XXXL shirts.In December 2013, my family and I we

14、nt on a trip to Disneyland. We walked 10 miles each day we were there. To my surprise, I did not have any pain. I suddenly realized something. I knew from that point I needed to get moving to ease my pain and lose the weight. I had walked before but never to that extent. I knew I had to push past th

15、e pain and the weight would come off.I was invited to train with a friend, and at first I couldnt make up my mind to go. I was tired of being in pain. After two weeks, I knew that I had to start somewhere. I took my friend up on her invitation and began working out to lots of physical programs. I be

16、gan eating non-processed foods. I ate lots of fruits and vegetables. I lost 92 pounds in a year. Now I rarely eat out. I would rather cook my meals from the very beginning so I know what is in them. I do allow myself a good meal once a week. By allowing myself the good meal, I keep away from overeat

17、ing.I believe in myself now. I am a better mother to my three boys. I feel stronger. I am a happier person all around. I have even registered for my very first 5K walk/run. I have a newfound love for life and want to inspire others to believe in themselves, so last October I became a BeachBody coach

18、 to help others in their fitness journeys. I have always enjoyed helping others, and now I want to be able to help people change their lives.26. What can we infer about processed foods?A. They affected the writers appetite. B. They made the writer a lazy girl.C. They brought pain to the writers legs

19、. D. They did harm to the writers health.27. During her trip to Disneyland, the writer realized that _. A. it was best to stay with her family B. she was actually good at sportsC. she needed some changes in life D. it was easy for her to lose weight28. Why did the writer hesitate about training at f

20、irst?A. Because it would cause pain. B. Because she needed to start somewhere else.C. Because there were too many physical programs. D. Because she got invitation from others.29. The writer rarely eats out because _.A. theres no good food outside. B. she wishes to become a good cook.C. she wants to

21、keep a healthier diet. D. she wants to treat herself with good meals.30. By becoming a BeachBody coach, the writer wishes to _.A. learn to be a better mother B. feel stronger and happierC. find somebody to love her D. help others to be confidentBPerhaps youre someone who lined up all of your dolls,

22、action figures, and stuffed animals in front of a mini-chalkboard when you were a kid. You read to them and taught them how to solve math problems. Maybe when older, you became an after-school tutor and thought, “Hey, Id like to do that full-time.”The inspiration to become a teacher hits some people

23、 when theyre young while others become teachers later in life. Whether you want to study to be a teacher right out of high school or you change from another career into teaching, the best teachers share a few things in common. Of course, teachers have to have at least an undergraduate degree, and ma

24、ny districts require teachers to earn a graduate teaching degree. Many school districts have begun requiring a masters degree. However, on top of education, good teachers also display some common characteristics that help to inspire and motivate their students.Some teachers prefer to teach in a very

25、 structured style while others prefer assigning group work, encouraging class discussions, and letting students do independent projects. Both types of teachers can be very well-organized as long as they have a reason for what they do and theyve carefully planned their lessons. If youre good at makin

26、g material not only fun but memorable and if you can present it in a brief way, then you probably have the organizational skills to become a teacher.Great teachers know the subjects that they teach inside and out. They can explain the history, current developments, and future trends of the subjects.

27、 Also, they understand the basic theories of their fields. Elementary school teachers need to have command of various subjects, while middle school and high school teachers usually focus on a single subject area and they develop in-depth knowledge of that subject.If you decide to become a teacher, y

28、ou should commit to learning everything that you can while in high school and college. You also should develop good study habits that allow you to remember information about your field.31. The underlined part “do that” in Paragraph 1 can be replaced by “_”:A. work as a teacher B. solve math problems

29、 C. work as a tutorD. take care of kids32. The passage tells us that the basic requirement of being a teacher is _.A. an inspiration in an early age B. an undergraduate degreeC. a graduate teaching degree D. an experience of top education33. What does Paragraph 3 mainly talk about?A. Different teach

30、ers hobbies. B. Different types of teachers.C. Teachers well-planned lessons. D. Teachers organizational skills.34. According to the passage, a person who wants to become a teacher should _.A. be able to explain the history of different subjectsB. be clear about the future trend of teachersC. make g

31、ood preparations in schools and collegesD. have a command of many kinds of subjects35. Which is the best title for the passage?A. The Inspiration To Become A Teacher B. What It Takes To Be A Good Teacher C. The Future Of A Good Teacher D. College Courses For TeachersCThe Puritans (新教徒) get a bad rep

32、utation in America especially when it comes to alcohol. Mayflower, the first ship that came over from England to Massachusetts Bay, actually carried more beer than water. In fact the Founding Fathers of America liked a drink Samuel Adams was a partner in his father brewery, and Thomas Jefferson was

33、famous for importing European wines.Early Americans took a healthful small drink for breakfast, whiskey was a typical lunchtime drinks ale (麦芽酒) accompanied supper and the day ended with another drink called nightcap. Most Americans in 1790 consumed an average of 5.8 gallons of pure alcohol a year.

34、In 1830, consumption reached 7.1 gallons a year and alcoholism was starting to have a serious influence on communities. Women and children might be in physical danger if the man of the house began drinking. If he became ill or lost his job through drinking, there was no social safety net to support

35、or protect his family. Eventually, alcoholism was being treated as a disease.By the late 19th Century, support for Prohibition, banning the manufacture and sale of alcohol, was powerful. The first arrest for driving under the influence of alcohol was in 1897. On 16 January 1919, Prohibition was set

36、into law. However, by the 1930s when American economy was experiencing a hard time it was widely believed that making alcohol legal again would provide badly-needed jobs and taxes. So in February of 1933, Prohibition was ended. Still, Prohibition had a great influence on alcohol drinking in this cou

37、ntry. In 1955, Americans drank an average of 2.3 gallons of pure alcohol a year. The Prohibition movement was still quite strong after Prohibition ended and it led to a lot of local prohibition on alcohol.The American presidency has done a lot to rehabilitate alcohol and make it respectable again. P

38、residents Richard Nixon, Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton, Ronald Reagan and Barack Obama can all be seen on film drinking socially and making official toasts with international celebrities.36. Which is TRUE about the Puritans according to the passage?A. Their ancestors came to America to sell alcohol.B.

39、They founded the breweries in European countries.C. They had a habit of alcohol drinking.D. They were the major importer of alcohol.37. In what way was an alcoholics family affected by alcoholism?A. His family couldnt afford the drink. B. His family might suffer financially.C. His wife and children

40、might become ill. D. His family might not be treated equally.38. What can be learned about Prohibition in America?A. It came into law in the 19th century. B. It discouraged alcohol drinking.C. Its effect disappeared after its removal. D. It failed to forbid drunk driving.39. The underlined word “reh

41、abilitate” in Paragraph 5 is closest in meaning toA. acknowledge B. forbid C. import D. produce40. The passage mainly talks about _. A. the brief history of alcohol drinking in AmericaB. American presidents affection for alcohol drinkingC. the Puritans bad reputation in AmericaD. the reasons why Pro

42、hibition came into lawDTheres nothing like a good nights sleep but what does that really mean? It turns out that the answer depends not only on your age, but also on your lifestyle. Some people are productive and happy with fewer hours of sleep, while others need more. Still, experts can determine g

43、uidelines that work for most people. The National Sleep Foundation researched the topic and gave new recommendations this week. The foundation acknowledges that sleep needs will vary lifestyle and stress should be taken into consideration but their recommendations offer a general guideline. For exam

44、ple, teenagers (14 17 years old) ne 810 hours, sleep every day.To create the recommendations, some sleep and medical experts reviewed 312 articles from journals published during the last decade. This is the first time that any professional organization has developed age-specific recommended sleep du

45、rations based on a systematic review of the world scientific literature.A lack of sleep can be linked to weight gain, because that causes an increase in appetite, according to the foundation. It can also have serious consequences on the brain. People who do not get enough sleep are at increased risk

46、 for depression, and can endanger others. Those that become sleepy while driving, for example, risk both their lives and the lives of those around them.Researchers also have found in the past that too much sleep can have negative effects. Low socioeconomic status and depression reportedly are signif

47、icantly associated with longer sleep. However, experts nowadays find that research on oversleeping is still unconvincing and needs more attention. Currently, there is no strong evidence that sleeping too much has health consequences. There is, however, laboratory evidence that short sleep durations

48、of four to five hours have negative consequences. We need similar laboratory studies to determine whether long sleep durations result in physiological changes that could lead to disease before we make any recommendations against sleep extension.41. Which is TRUE about sleeping time?A. The time you n

49、eed for sleep is related to your state of mind.B. Experts guideline for sleeping time applies to all the people.C. The less you sleep, the more productive you are.D. The more you sleep, the more energetic you are.42. How did die National Sleeping Foundation do the research?A. By interviewing differe

50、nt people. B. By reading lots of articles.C. By consulting other experts. D. By doing systematic experiments.43. The research shows that people without enough sleep will _.A. lose some weight B. eat more food C. dream during their sleep D. drive faster than usual44. From Paragraph 4, we can learn th

51、at _.A. too much sleep may result in social changes B. researchers now agree with those ill the pastC. more research on oversleeping is needed D. research on oversleeping is quite convincing45. From which section of a newspaper is the passage most probably taken?A. Health. B. Psychology C. Sport. D.

52、 Education.第二节 信息匹配(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。首先，请阅读以下工作职位招聘信息：A. We are looking for a store sales associate at one of the largest chains in the city. Were growing, so this is a chance for you. You need to have a high school diploma find very good communicative skills with customers. B

53、. APAC is looking for a data entry clerk who will input consumers information into the database and keep track of received documents. Applicants should have a high school diploma and working knowledge of Microsoft Office.C. We need a secretary who will arrange appointments, give information to calle

54、rs, and sometimes do a little clerical work. Applicants should have a college diploma, two or more years, related experience and a drivers License.D. We want a weekend caregiver with a part-time commitment on weekends. All shifts on weekends pay $3 more than our normal wages. Applicants should be at

55、 least 21 years old and can drive in order to get to clients homes.E. DFB Service Company is looking for part-time evening cleaners who will sweep and mop floors and stairs, empty all I trash cans, and maintain and clean bathrooms and break rooms. Cleaners will only work in the evening.F. LC Center

56、needs tutors in different subjects. We have students of different levels. Candidates should be available | during after-school hours and on weekends. They should have a Bachelors degree and be willing to visit students in their home.请阅读以下人员信息，然后匹配人物与工作职位：46. Robby is a 22-year-old university student

57、. Hes always kind and nice to others. Hes been working part time these years. Now he plans to get another part-time job on weekends to earn money for his travel next year. Hes a good driver, so he thinks that adds to the chances for him to get a good job.47. Louis graduated from a high school a month ago, and he intends to work for a year