1、甘肃省靖远一中 2015 届高三上学期期中考试英语试题第一部分 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。并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑ATaking exams in a large group setting can be stressful for students and for the staff members who are watching over them. When classrooms are crowded and desks are close to
2、gether, cheating might be tempting. One university in Thailand came up with an anti-cheating hat that makes it almost impossible for students to see other students papers. A photo of the students wearing the anti-cheating hats made its way to the Internet, and the university was criticized for makin
3、g students wear those ridiculous looking homemade hats. The hats were made by stapling pieces of paper onto a headband, one to each side of the head. After being criticized, senior academic staff at Kasetsart University in Bangkok, Thailand, released a statement saying that the hats idea came from s
4、tudents. They said that in a bid to prevent cheating they asked the students for ideas on how to prevent cheating in the upcoming exam, which was being taken by almost one hundred students. Students came up with different ideas, then the paper hat idea was selected by them as the most suitable. The
5、university claimed that no one was forced to use the hat, but they all chose to do so. “When wearing the hat during the exam, students felt more relaxed, ”Nattadon Rungruangkitkrai, a lecturer at the university said. “It was not meant to indicate that Kasetsart students often cheat on exams. I apolo
6、gize if the photo makes other people look at my students in a negative way, ”Rungruangkitkrai added. 1. According to the text, in which case cheating will become easy? A. When desks are crowded into a classroom. B. When students are too stressful. C. When too many students are sitting in a classroom
7、. D. When the staff members who are watching over them are not responsible. 2. Why was the university criticized? A. The university was too strict. B. The university made students wear strange looking hats. C. The university prevented students cheating. D. The students chose to use the hats. 3. What
8、 can we learn from the last two paragraphs? A. The students are not forced to wear the hats when taking the exam. B. The senior academic staff at the university made the paper hat idea. C. The students felt more stressful when wearing the hat during the exam. D. The students dont like wearing the ha
9、ts when taking the exam. 4. Whats the best title of the text? A. How to make the anti-cheating hat B. Anti-cheating hat was criticizedC. Anti-cheating hat was considered the most suitable choiceD. Anti-cheating hatBWho Owns the Moon?Within the next ten years, the U. S. , China, Israel, and a crowd o
10、f private companies plan to set up camp on the moon. So if and when they plant a flag, does that give them property(财产 )rights? A NASA working group hosted a discussion this week to ask: Who owns the moon? The answer, of course, is no use. The Outer Space Treaty, the international law signed by more
11、 than 100 countries, states that the moon and other celestial bodies(天体)are the province of all mankind. No doubt that would annoy all of the people throughout the ages, like monks from the Middle Ages, who have tried to claim the moon was theirs. But ownership is different from property rights. Peo
12、ple who rent apartments, for example, dont own where they live, but they still hold rights. So with all of the upcoming missions(派遣团)to visit the moon and beyond, space industry thought leaders are seriously asking themselves how to deal with a potential land rush. “This is a very relevant discussio
13、n right now. Weve got this wave of new lunar missions from around the world, ”said William Marshall, a scientist in the small-spacecraft office at NASA, but who spoke this week at an event hosted by NASAs Co Lab, a collaborative(协力完成的)public-private working group. He was speaking from his personal i
14、nterest and not on behalf of the agency. To be sure, the United States aims to send astronauts back to the moon by as early as 2015, in a mission that would include a long-term settlement. China and Israel, among others, are also working on lunar projects. And for the first time, several private gro
15、ups are building spacecraft to land on the moon in an attempt to win millions of dollars in the Google Lunar X Prize. Some participants say that they plan to gain some property rights in the mission. 5. In the passage the writer seems to be worrying that . A. the US will live on the moon foreverB. t
16、he moon will not be able to hold all mankindC. the potential land rush will become more and more frequentD. no one can answer the question“Who owns the moon? ”6. “The Google Lunar X Prize”aims to . A. help NASA host a discussion about land rush on the moonB. encourage private groups to land on the m
17、oonC. help some developing countries to complete their lunar projectsD. reward some countries or private groups which havent stepped on the moon7. The underlined word“that”in the first paragraph refers to . A. the Outer Space Treaty B. the NASA working groupC. monks from the Middle Ages D. if and wh
18、en they plant a flag8. What is the main idea of the last paragraph? A. Many countries and private groups plan to go to the moon. B. The U. S. astronauts will live on the moon for a longer time. C. Why some private groups wish to land on the moon. D. It is easy to gain some property rights on the moo
19、n. CWhen Peng Liyuan stepped off the plane in Moscow, the whole world wanted to know who dressed the elegant first lady. The reporter released the secretMa Ke. Peng Liyuan has been wearing Ma Kes designs for more than a decade, a fact that was only highlighted recently when she was on her first stat
20、e visit, accompanying her husbandPresident Xi Jinping. The elegant and attractive Peng, formerly a popular singer, has been compared with the US first lady Michelle Obama and Frances Carla Bruni-Sarkzy, since stepping off the airplane in Moscow on March 22. Suddenly, everyone was curious to know mor
21、e about the first ladys wardrobe. Even so, Ma prefers a low-key approach. “If you eat a tasty egg why would you want to see the hen? ”she says of all the media attention. Mas relationship with Peng began 10 years ago after a concert in Guangzhou when a reporter told Peng she knew the designer behind
22、 the label Exception de Mixmind. Peng asked for an introduction because she was a fan of Mas designs and had been wearing them for years. The two naturally became friends. Ma says, “The painting reflects the painter, and clothes reflect both the designer and the wearer. Someone desires fame and weal
23、th, or love and sympathy; what you have in your heart is reflected in the design. Those who dont share my philosophy wont buy my clothes. Peng is a caring person, devoted to charity and environmental protection, which is exactly what Im doing now. ”However, regardless of the brand, Pengs support of
24、Chinese labels has surprised millions of Chinese who favor foreign fashion brands. “Instead she presented a vision of Chinese fashion, desiring to bring Chinese designers to the world stage, ”says a western designer. The first ladys double-breasted coat and her black leather handbag arent available
25、at any of Exceptions shops, though Exceptions physical stores do have seen a rising number of visitors. 9. The passage mainly discusses . A. the friendship between Peng Liyuan and her designerB. P eng Liyuans clothes on her first state visitC. the designer of the first lady Peng Liyuans dress, Ma Ke
26、D. the reactions to Peng Liyuans first visit to Moscow10. In the underlined sentence in Paragraph 3 Ma Ke mentioned“an egg and the hen”to show . A. paying such great attention to her was unnecessaryB. it is hard to explain“which came first, the egg or the hen? ”C. the outcome was more important than
27、 the processD. her dissatisfaction with the media attention on her dress11. In the passage, Peng Liyuan . A. often reflects on what she has in her heart before choosing clothesB. is sympathetic 有同情心的 and has a strong environmental consciousness 意识C. always desires the exceptional charm of the brandD
28、. is knowledgeable in philosophy12. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage? A. Peng wears the dress designed by a Chinese designer probably to support Chinese brands. B. Many citizens found Peng Liyuans choice quite unexpected. C. After Peng Liyuans visit to Moscow Ma
29、 Kes clothes became more popular. D. Black leather handbags like Pengs are widely sold in bag stores in big cities. DIn America, Virginia Beach has all the elements of a classic seaside resort: brilliant beaches, a lively boardwalk, plenty of restaurants and nightspots, and amusement rides sure to a
30、ppeal to kids. Many believe Virginia Beach is at its best in the off-season, when the town is less crowded but the weather is still mild. Meanwhile, some safety tips should be followed, enjoying the happiness and excitement the beach offers. The number one safety tip concerns ocean safety: pay atten
31、tion to Flag conditions posted on the lifeguard stands. Lifeguards post a red flag to warn when the ocean water is dangerous. Take them seriously! Tourists from land-locked regions are particularly easily attracted by the magic of the waves. However, a calm ocean can become risky without warning. Ma
32、ke sure you swim near a lifeguard. Swimming without lifeguards protection is almost five times as great as drowning at a beach with lifeguards. Never swim alone. Many drownings involve single swimmers. When you swim with someone else, if one of you has a problem, the other may be able to get help, i
33、ncluding signaling for assistance from others. Dont fight the current. The facts show that some 80% of rescues by lifeguards at ocean beaches are caused by currents. These currents are formed by surf and gravity, because once surf pushes water up the slope of a beach, gravity pulls it back. This can
34、 create concentrated rivers of water moving offshore. If you are caught in a rip current, dont fight it by trying to swim directly to shore. Instead, swim parallel to shore until you feel the current relax, then swim to shore. Most rip currents are narrow and a short swim parallel to shore will help
35、 bring you to safety.13. When coming to Virginia Beach, people cannot enjoy the happiness of . A. riding a horse or a pumper car B. walking on the road made of wood C. joining the nightspots D. surfing in the sea14. Many people believe the best time to visit Virginia Beach may be . A. in the summer
36、vacation B. during the Christmas holidayC. after autumn school term beginning D. in the cold winter15. The passage mainly tells us . A. Virginia Beach has all the elements of a classic seaside resortB. the happiness and excitement the beach offersC. the dangers for tourists from land-locked regions
37、to swim in the seaD. some safety tips when enjoying the happiness and excitement the beach offers第二节(共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分)E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。选项中有两项为多余选项。I was eleven when I first sat with my auntie behind the cashier（收银台）in her general store. 16 I quickly learned the importance of treat
38、ing customers politely and saying “thank you.”At first I was paid in candy. 17 I worked every day after school, and during the summer and on weekends and holidays from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. My father helped me set up a bank account. 18 By the time I was 13, my auntie thought I had done such a good job th
39、at she promoted me to selling cosmetics（化妆品）. I developed the ability to look customers directly in the eye. Even though I was just a kid, women would ask me such things as “ What color do you think I should wear?” I took a real interest in their questions and was able to translate what they wanted
40、into makeup（化妆）ideas. 19 The job taught me a valuable lesson: to be a successful salesperson, you didnt need to be a Rocket scientistyou needed to be a great listener. 20 Except they are no longer women purchasing cosmetics from me; instead, they are kids who tell me which toys they would like to se
41、e designed and developed.A.Watching my money grow was more rewarding than anything I could have bought.B.Soon I found myself looking more beautiful than ever before.C.Today I still carry that lesson with me: I listen to customers.D.My grandmas trust taught me how to handle responsibility.E.Later I r
42、eceived 50 cents an hour.F.Before long, she let me sit there by myself.G.I ended up selling a record amount of cosmetics.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；每题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）阅读下面短文，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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Money was a constant source of tension and stress when I wa
43、s growing up. My parents were 21 , well-educated and hard-working, but they lived from paycheck to paycheck. When I was 13, they split up. Then my mom 22 to raise three kids, often relying on free lunch tickets and food stamps. As my mother 23 retirement age, she was filled with 24 over the fact tha
44、t she hadnt saved enough for her golden retirement years, 25 she often sighed. My father had always been 26 to workwe had always 27 hed work less and spend more time with us 28 . But he is just a workaholic(工作狂). My parents were trying so hard to make ends meet, so I couldnt become a 29 on them. As
45、a result, I 30 college and spent the next couple of years drifting from one minimum wage job to another. I 31 my broken-down car, went to work on foot, reduced my 32 by sharing a one-bedroom apartment with three other women, and got free food during Happy Hour at our local bar. I learned to do whate
46、ver it took to 33 . One night, while I was working at a donut shop and 34 coffee for a homeless customer, I 35 that I was one paycheck away from being homeless myself. That was my wake-up 36 . Motivated by fear of an uncertain 37 , I opened the Yellow Pages(电话黄页), 38 professional dog trainers and ne
47、gotiated an unpaid apprenticeship(学徒工作). Less than a year later, I was 39 by a dog trainer, and I loved the work. A couple of years later, I started my own dog-training school, which luckily turned out to be 40 . My efforts paid off. Though I didnt have rich parents to rely on, I discovered the powe
48、r of asking for what I want. 21. A. clever B. careful C. greedy D. powerless22. A. hoped B. struggled C. attempted D. refused23. A. counted B. imagined C. mentioned D. approached24. A. curiosity B. disagreement C. anxiety D. happiness25. A. if B. so C. but D. because26. A. addicted B. similar C. rel
49、ated D. familiar27. A. believed B. guessed C. said D. wished28. A. though B. yet C. instead D. too29. A. danger B. burden C. challenge D. threat30. A. dropped out of B. was admitted into C. went in D. went through31. A. paid for B. cleaned out C. gave away D. fixed up32. A. clothes B. dinner C. weight D. rent33. A. survive B. work C. play D. pay34. A. buying B. making C. tasting D. smelling35. A. recalled B. promised C. feared D. realized36. A. sign B. hit C. call D. period37. A. future B. job C. mood D. family38. A. searched B. ph
