1、1 页甘肃省河西三校普通高中 2015 届高三上学期第一次联考英语试题本试卷分第卷（选择题）和第卷（非选择题）两部分。满分 120 分，考试用时 100 分钟。第卷第一部分 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）阅读下面短文，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。AWhen Nancy Lublin got $5,000 from her grandpa in 1996, she never once considered taking a vacation or paying off stu
2、dent loans .Instead, the 24-year-old New York University law student began thinking about helping low-income women get better jobs. “If a woman goes for a job interview poorly dressed, she wont get the job.“ Lublin says. “ But without a job, she cant afford suitable clothes.“So with the money Lublin
3、 founded “Dress for Success” and began collecting womens clothes which were still in good condition but which their owners no longer needed. “So many women have clothes lying around that they will never wear again,“ one of Lublins assistants says “Nancys idea is so simple and yet so important to wom
4、en.“Many women come to Lublins office before going to a job interview. Here, they receive a suit, shoes and any other things they need, Since it was set up, more than 1,000 women have turned to “Dress for Success“ for help. Many of them have won jobs. Some have round jobs after being out of work for
5、 many years. Jenny, a 32-year-old woman who was recently hired as a law-firm office manager says, “I made a good impression because of “Dress for Success”1. What can we learn from the text?A. Nancys grandfather lent her the money to set up the office.B. Nancy set up “Dress for Success“ to make money
6、 C. Low-income women can get jobs at “Dress for Success“ D. Nancys office gathers used clothes from women2. “Dress for Success“ attracts many women because they_A. need to look smart when looking for a job B. like the design of the dressesC. prefer buying clothes at a low priceD. like to wear differ
7、ent clothes.3. From what Jenny says, we know that _.A .clothes from Nancys office helped to get her a job. B. she is working happily at her present jobC. she got a lot of good ideas from NancyD. “Dress for Success“ has a good business relation with her firm.4. What would be a good title for the text
8、?A. Keep Your Old Clothes B. A Successful Clothing Business2 页C. Nancy: A Successful Law Student.D. A Helping Hand for WomenBA new research of 8,000 young people in the Journal of Health and Social Behavior shows that although love can make adults live healthily and happily, it is a bad thing for yo
9、ung people. Puppy love (早恋) may bring stress for young people and can lead to depression . The study shows that girls become more depressed than boys, and younger girls are the worst of all.The possible reason for the connection between love and higher risk of depression for girls is “loss of self”.
10、 According to the study, even though boys would say “lose themselves in a romantic relationship”, this “loss of self” is much more likely to lead to depression when it happens to girls. Young girls who have romantic relationships usually like hiding their feelings and opinions. They wont tell that t
11、o their parents.Dr Marian Kaufman, an expert on young people problems, says 15% to 20% young people will have depression during their growing. Trying romance often causes the depression. She advises kids not to jump into romance too early. During growing up, it is important for young people to build
12、 strong friendships and a strong sense of self. She also suggests the parents should encourage their kids to keep close to their friends, attend more interesting school activities and spend enough time with family.Parents should watch for signs of depressioneating or mood changes and if they see sig
13、ns from their daughters or sons, they need to give help. The good news is that the connection between romance and depression seems to become weak with age. Love will always make us feel young, but only maturity gives us a chance to avoid its bad side effects.5. Which of the following is more likely
14、to have depression?A. Young people who have a strong sense of selfishness.B. Young boys whose parents watch for their behavior.C. Young girls who always hide their feelings and opinions. D. Careless parents whose children are deep in love.6. What can be inferred from the passage?A. Lacking love can
15、lead young people to grow up more quickly.B. The older a woman is，the less likely she seems to lose herself in romance. C. Early love makes young people keep close to their friends and parents.D. Parents should help their children to be aware of the signs of depression. 7. Whats the authors attitude
16、 towards puppy love?A. Confused. B. Disinterested. C. Scared. D. Disapproving. 8. Whats the main idea of the passage?A. Parents should forbid their childrens love.B. Puppy love may bring young people depression. C. Romance is a two - edged sword for adults. D. Romance is good for young people.CAt pr
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18、moving, with no roots in one place, avoids responsibilities.This proverb was said to be first used in the 1500s. But in the 1960s, the expression “rolling stone” became famous in the world of rock-and-roll music. It became the name of a song, a rock group and a magazine.Experts say it all started wi
19、th a song by the American singer and guitarist Muddy Waters. He was one of the countrys top blues musicians until his death in 1983. His music influenced singers like Elvis Presley and Bob Dylan. In 1950, Muddy Waters recorded a song called “Rolling Stone”A British rock group is said to have taken i
20、ts name from Muddy Waters song. The Rolling Stones performed for the first time in 1962.The groups members called themselves “the worlds greatest rock-and-roll band”In 1965, Bob Dylan released his song “Like a Rolling Stone”It is one of his best known and most influential works.It is an angry song a
21、bout a woman who was once rich and successful. But now she is on her own, “with no direction home, like a complete unknown, like a rolling stone”.In 1967, a young man named Jann Wenner started a magazine and he named it “Rolling Stone”. The magazine reported on rock music and the popular culture tha
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23、b?AA person who always changes his jobs.BA person who has a successful career.CA person who has no family.DA person who is out of work.11Who first used “rolling stone” as a name for music?AMuddy Waters. BBob Dylan. CElvis Presley. DJann Wenner.DEarn Money OnlineYou can earn money online without any
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30、ttp:/ alertpay. com.Method 2 will publish soon12. What is the authors purpose of writing this passage?A. To introduce a surprising way to earn money. B. To tell an interesting story.C. To solve a puzzling problem. D. To present an exciting research.13. You can earn money by _.A. chatting online B. c
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32、ou have many websites open.C. Youll earn $0.10 if you click 1 ad.D. Your AlertPay account is not for free.第二节 （共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分） 根据对话情景和内容，从对话后的选项中选出能入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。What Teenagers Can Do To Earn More RespectAs teenagers continue to grow and develop into young adults, the transition into
33、 adulthood has begun. With so many physical and emotional changes going on, certain manners are often forgotten and other adult traits（品质）are not yet accepted as a way of life. 16 By doing the following things, you will earn more respect.1. Contribute to the household5 页At the very least, clean up a
34、fter yourself. As a teenager, you are old enough to clean up after yourself. When you make a mess, clean it up. 17 All chores that you do help to reduce the load of the person who did them before. Now that youre old enough and capable, why shouldnt you contribute to the household? 18 2. Be responsib
35、le.19 .Whether they are basic things, like brushing your teeth or doing your homework , or more involved chores that contribute to the household, simply fulfill your responsibilities on time. When adults know that they can rely on you, their trust and respect for you will increase.3. Solve more of y
36、our own problem without asking for helpInstead of taking the easy approach and asking for help, make an effort to solve your problems on your own first. The “easy way” is only easy for you, but it is an extra task for the person from whom you are seeking help. Seek help only after you have made an h
37、onest effort to solve your own problems. 20 When you become a good problem solver, you increase your value to the community.A. Everyone has certain responsibilities.B. By being aware of these manners and traits, you can manage them sooner.C. The people doing the chores before will greatly appreciate
38、 the help.D. This includes. But is not limited to, your dishes and your room. E. It will make your life more pleasantF. Depending on the problem, 15 minutes of effort is usually a good guideline. G. When speaking to a group, speak loud enough.第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分 45 分）完形填空(共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分)阅读
39、下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A 、B、C 和 D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。When I was about to go back home, it was dark. In order to get home as soon as possible, I hired a taxi. The car was 21 along the road, now well-lit, now sank in darkness. I broke the 22 on purpose, 23 that the driver might be too tired to drive. “When
40、do you go back home in the evening?”“9 oclock. Ill go after this trip.” “Then when do you come out in the morning?” I 24 another question.“9 oclock, too. And I go home for lunch and dinner, just as if I worked at an office.” His easiness surprised me, because every time I ride in a taxi, what I hear
41、 from the 25 are only complaints. They complain that they 26 work 27 , that it is 28 to earn money, that they are bullied (欺侮) by the policeman, or that the corporation leaders are seated, 29 , and enjoy the 30 of others work. It seems that they have a grievance (不满意 ) against everything. But this d
42、river told me, “I find it 31 to be a section chief as I was before. I dont like management work. I like driving, just for 32 . Its 33 that I 34 _ drive without a passenger. So I can earn two or three thousand yuan a month with ease. Any 35 ? Yes, I never follow an empty taxi. If it goes 36 , I go no
43、rthward. If it goes along the highway, I turn into a 37 street. In this way I always get customers.His words showed his satisfaction with his life and the pride he 38 in his job. Such feelings are so 39 among people nowadays as oxygen in high mountains. As an ancient saying 40 , “Neither joy in mate
44、rial gains nor grieve over personal setbacks (挫折).” How many 6 页people nowadays can show high ideals by simple living and go far with a calm mind? I couldnt help feeling curious when I found such a state of mind in a stranger on a cold winter night.21. A. driving B. walking C. running D. flying 22.
45、A. calmness B. quietness C. silence D. stillness 23. A. in case B. on condition C. in order D. for fear 24. A. threw out B. gave up C. let off D. set off25. A. taxi B. radio C. driver D. passenger 26. A. must B. have to C. need D. should27. A. from night till morning B. from morning till nightC. fro
46、m morning till afternoon D. from dawn till dark28. A. possible B. easy C. hard D. impossible29. A. lazy B. busily C. busy D. lazily30. A. results B. achievements C. gains D. fruits31. A. tiring B. tired C. excited D. exciting32. A. interest B. money C. work D. pleasure33. A. unfortunate B. likely C.
47、 fortunate D. wise34. A. seldom B. usually C. hardly D often35. A. trick B. skill C. secret D. method36. A. southward B. northward C. eastward D. westward37. A. wide B. empty C. lonely D. narrow38. A. took B. made C. kept D. had39. A. rare B. common C. much D. little40. A. says B. suggests C. goes D
48、. talks第卷第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分 45 分）第二节 （共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于 3 个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。A man who was out of work applied for the position of “office boy” at a big firm. The HR manager 41 (interview) him, then a test: clean the floor. “You are hired,” he said, “Give me your email ad
49、dress, 42 Ill send you the application to fill.” The man replied “I dont have a computer, 43 an email”.“Im sorry,” said the HR manager, “that means you do not exist. And 44 doesnt exist cannot have the job.” The man left 45 no hope at all. He didnt know what to do, with only $10 in his pocket.He then decided to
