1、- 1 -绝密启用前 试卷类型:A2015年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试(广东卷)英语仿真模拟题(五)本试卷共三大题,满分 135分。考试用时 120分钟注意事项:1.答卷前,考生务必用黑色笔迹的钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名和考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。用 2B铅笔讲试卷类型(A)填涂在答题卡相应的位置上。将条形码横贴在答题卡右上角“条形码粘贴处” 。2.选择题每小题选出答案后,用 2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑;如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其他答案,答案不能答在试卷上。3.非选择题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答,答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上;如需改
2、动,先划掉原来的答案,然后再写上新的答案;不准使用铅笔和涂改液。不按以上要求作答的答案无效。4.考生必须保持答题卡的整洁,考试结束后,将试题与答题卡一并交回。I 语言知识及应用(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,掌握其大意,然后从 115各题所给的 A、B、C 和 D项中,选出最佳选项。The food we eat has profound effects on our health. We are what we _1_, as the saying goes. Although science has made enormou
3、s _2_ in making food more suitable to eat, it has, at the same time, made many foods _3_ to eat. Some research has shown that perhaps eighty percent of all human illnesses relate to _4_ and forty percent of cancer has something to do with the diet as well, especially cancer of the colon. Different c
4、ultures are more likely to cause different illnesses because of the food that is characteristic in these cultures. That food is connected with illness is not a new _5_. In 1945, about 35 years ago, government researchers realized that nitrates(硝酸盐), commonly used to _6_ color in meats, and other foo
5、d additives, caused cancer. Yet, these carcinogenic(致癌的) addictives remain in our food, and it becomes more _7_ all the time to know which things on the packaging labels (标签) of processed food are helpful or _8_ because the additives which we eat are - 2 -not at all so _9_. Farmers often give penici
6、llin(青霉素) to beef and living animals, and because of this, penicillin has been _10_ in the milk of treated cows. Sometimes similar drugs are given to animals not for medical purposes, but for _11_ reasons. The farmers are _12_ trying to fatten the animals in order to obtain a higher price on the mar
7、ket. Although the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has tried _13_ to bring these procedures under control, the practices _14_. Therefore, for the sake of the health of people, the government and people concerned still have a long long way to go to stop such _15_ acts.1. A. have B. eat C. want D. p
8、ossess2. A. profits B. advancement C. preparations D. possibility3. A. unsure B. unable C. unfit D. unreasonable4. A. diet B. culture C. science D. effect5. A. treatment B. design C. method D. discovery6. A. pretend B. preserve C. prefer D. prevent7. A. uneasy B. comfortable C. difficult D. simple8.
9、 A. nutritious B. beneficial C. healthy D. damaging9. A. direct B. indirect C. unclear D. easy10. A. felt B. found C. told D. lost11. A. beneficial B. scientific C. financial D. educational12. A. quickly B. nearly C. fairly D. simply13. A. repeatedly B. suddenly C. terribly D. hardly14. A. stop B. d
10、ecrease C. continue D. stay15. A. unpleasant B. illegal C. special D. regular第二节 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使用口号中词语的正确形式填空。It was already late when we started for the next town, which according to the map was about fifteen miles away on the other side of t
11、he hill. There we felt sure that we would find _16_ bed for the night. Soon darkness fell after we left the village, but luckily we met no one as we drove fast along the narrow road _17_led to the hill. As our car climbed higher, it became colder and the rain began to fall, making _18_ difficult to
12、see the road.- 3 -After we had travelled for about twenty miles, there was still no sign of the town which was _19_ (poor) marked on the map, we were beginning to get _20_ (anxiety). Then, the car suddenly stopped. A quick examination showed that we_21_ (run) out of the gas. _22_ we had little food
13、with us, we decided to spend the night in the car.With our meals _23_ (finish), I tried to go to sleep at once, but John, who was a poor sleeper, got out of the car after a few minutes _24_ went for a walk up the hill. Soon he found, in the valley bellow, the lights of the town we were looking for.
14、We at once pushed the car _25_ the top of the hill. In less than a quarter of an hour, we were in the town. 阅读理解(共两节,满分 50分)第一节 阅读理解(共 20小题;每小题 2分,满分 40分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 和 D项中,选出最佳选项。ALike you, we are busy. We have sports commitments, scheduled appointments and birthday parties, calendars (日历)
15、 with all that must be done.If you took a casual look at my life, I am in my parenting prime. My boy is about to enter the halls of high school, my baby girls skip onto the school bus. My girls wrestle each night. I seem to handle all quite well, being proud of who I am and somewhat tired of what I
16、am able to do, each day faster than the last.Recently, on a warm afternoon, I got my girls from school and hurried them into bathing suits for the first outdoor swim of the season. I sat unplugged, without a book or a friend in a chair alone on the shore. They danced and sang and splashed (泼水). Each
17、 time their skin felt the cool wind, they dove back under water in warm relief. I tried to be an invisible observer, silently watching as the daylight started to get dark. They came to the sand, organizing themselves in an urgent plan to build with the few plastic tools and buckets we dragged alongI
18、 think of all the readers and responders, who have asked me by commenting “What is your message about the technology? Why does it matter if they game and go online in abundance?” What is the point?” I want to stand up, on this day, on this shore, and yell: THIS IS THE POINT!Watching the sun set agai
19、nst our childrens backs while they voice in - 4 -delight and dig in the earth and look into each others eyes and figure out how to stop those waves from crashing down their tower is the point.And we forget that sometimes, because we are upgrading and editing, texting and blogging, writing courseware
20、s and scanning. And thats OK. I forget sometimes too. But if you can stay still long enough to let that lightning of life hit you, asking you to witness all that unfolds in front of you, please, show up. Come, with your eyes up and your heart open. Underneath all that you need to be everyday, is the
21、 deepest, most powerful wisdom. Do not forget what you know all the ways we must be alive and witness the living. This is the only point.26. The underlined word in Para. 2 most probably means _.A. the period when one is most active or successfulB. the step to prepare something in a particular wayC.
22、the stage when one begins to do somethingD. the level when one is making progress27. The author brings her girls to the shore to _.A. enjoy the scene of the shore B. seek adventure at the beachC. have relaxation on the shore D. go swimming for the first time28. The girls enjoy themselves by _.A. sin
23、ging and dancing B. diving under the waterC. building a sand tower D. all of the above29. Where can we most probably read this passage?A. On a blog. B. On a newspaper.C. In a textbook. D. In a test.30. What can be learned from the end of the passage?A. The author is a caring mother tired of housewor
24、k.B. The author calls for us to unplug and be alive.C. The author is happy about her girls physical health.D. The author is hopeful about her future and career.B“When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.To hold, you must first open your hand. Let go.” -Lao Tzu(老子)- 5 -There might not be
25、another word in the English language that evokes as much opening, tenderness and possibility as release. On an emotional level, the ability to let go is the essence of what real intimacy(亲密) is made from. Our human longing to hold onto those we love must mature if it is to survive into emotional rel
26、ease. The experience of release is found in all of the tiny, daily acts of forgiveness that most relationships demand. It grows in the trust that offers both partners the encouragement and freedom to follow ones own heart with no fear of abandoning someone else, or being abandoned. Developing the co
27、urage to let go and release is the way to peace in ourselves and in our relationships.Release is also a physical discipline and its practice offers one of the most healing and rewarding paths to living in a body. Seeking release is in fact a tenet of many spiritual disciplines. Every time we focus o
28、ur attention on our capacity to let go, we lean into our current reality and rediscover the satisfying freedom to let things be as they are. This is where our willingness to release becomes a gateway to love, forgiveness and the courage to try again.It is easy to be misled in this culture into belie
29、ving that it is what we accumulate that defines our life. In actuality, the richest lives most often belongs to the people who strive for its opposite. Our ability to release and let go leaves room for what matters most. Release teaches that sometimes there is a more powerful force than our trying.
30、Effort and aspiration are balanced by having the courage and insight to let go. As Lao Tzu reminds us, “By letting it go it all gets done. The world is won by those who let it go. But when you try and try, the world is beyond the winning.” Right now, think of what you can let go of and dont try, jus
31、t open your hands.31. At the beginning of the passage, the author mentions Lao Tzu to _.A .introduce one of the greatest ancient ChineseB. lead in the topic of the passageC. encourage readers to learn more Chinese cultureD. tell the readers what “let go” is32. To seek peace in ourselves, we can _ in
32、 our daily life.A. give up when facing difficultiesB. forgive those who have hurt usC. stop desiring for money and fame- 6 -D. trust everyone around us33. What is not the advantage of releasing?A. releasing helps people gain loveB. releasing gives people courage to try againC. releasing teaches peop
33、le to forgiveD. releasing protects people from misfortune 34. It is believed by many people that _.A. our happiness depends on what we ownB. the richest people strive for peace in soulC. the ability to le go determines ones fateD. Letting go needs ones courage and effort35. This passage is probably
34、written for _.A. adult B. teenagers C. couples D. educatorsCYOU probably hear it all the time -people telling you to “learn English”. But does this mean children in English-speaking countries dont need to bother learning a new language? Not at all. In fact, an even larger number of young people will
35、 soon be taught foreign languages, thanks to the mental advantages of bilingualism.Psychologists once thought that growing up bilingual might lead to verbal delays-a late or absent development of talking. But US magazine Scientific American has revealed that this is not true, and reported that child
36、ren who speak more than one language “show greater mental flexibility, a superior grasp of abstract concepts and a better working memory.” As the New York Times put it, “being bilingual, it turns out, makes you smarter.”In Europe, learning foreign languages is increasingly popular. A European report
37、 shows that from 2005-2010, the percentage of European students learning a foreign language rose from 67.5 percent to 79.2 percent. Most European kids start learning another language at age 6. In Belgium, it starts at 3. New reforms being introduced in the UK will mean all children could be taught a
38、 foreign language, such as Mandarin or Greek, from the age of 7. The most popular foreign language for European kids was English, followed by German and French.In comparison, Americans dont give a fig for learning foreign languages. - 7 -Compared to 50 percent of European adults who are bilingual, o
39、nly 9 percent of adults in the US are fluent in more than one language, according to a 2011 report. American students are often not exposed to a second language until high school.However, recent statistics show demand is growing in the US for people to become more bilingual. According to a USA Today
40、 chart released in July, 21 percent of US children speak another language at home. A number of institutions in the country are also pushing foreign languages in schools. Three school districts in Delaware will launch Chinese and Spanish programs next year. More people are learning Chinese, French an
41、d Spanish. 36. Psychologist used to believe that children who grow up bilingual _.A. are more flexible mentally.B. are slow in the development of talking.C. have a poorer working memory.D. are smarter in understanding abstract concept.37. It can be inferred from the passage that _.A. Americans are m
42、ore interested in learning another language than Europeans.B. British kids began to learn foreign languages at the earliest age.C. 21% of US children study a foreign language in the school.D. not all schools in America are teaching foreign languages.38. What does the phrase “give a fig for” mean?A.
43、attach importance to B. have talent forC. invest money in D. have demand for 39. Which are the most popular foreign languages in the US?A. Mandarin and Greek.B. English, German and French.C. Chinese, French and Spanish.D. Chinese, German and Greek.40. What is the main idea of this passage? A. Chines
44、e is becoming more popular in western countries.B. The benefits and advantages of growing up bilingual.C. Western worlds are paying more attention to learning foreign languages.D. The differences between bilingual education in Europe and USA.- 8 -DDear Gregory,Merry Christmas! You are now the proud
45、owner of an iPhone. You are always good at both your homework and housework so I am sure you will be a good and responsible 13-year-old girl. You deserve this gift. But with the acceptance of this present comes rules. Please read through the following contract. Failure to comply with (遵守) the contra
46、ct will result in termination of your iPhone ownership.I love you and look forward to sharing million text messages with you in the days to come.1. I will always know the password.2. If it rings, answer it. Say hello, use your manners. Do not ever ignore a phone call if the screen reads “Mom” or “Da
47、d”. Not ever.3. It does not go to school with you. Have a conversation with the people you text in person. Its a life skill. *Half days, field trips and after school activities will require special consideration.4. Do not use this technology to lie, fool, or cheat.5. Do not text, email, or say anyth
48、ing through this device you would not say in person.6. No porn (色情文学). If you have a question about your body, ask me or your father.7. Silence it, put it away in public. Especially at the movies, or while speaking with another human being. You are not a rude person; do not allow the iPhone to change that.8. If it falls in