1、2015 届河南省（新课标卷 i 区）高考冲刺（三）英语试题 （解析版）注意事项：1 本卷分第 I 卷（选择题）和第 II 卷（非选择题）两部分。2 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在本试卷相应的位置。3 全部答案在答题卡上完成，答在本试卷上无效。4 第 I 卷听力部分满分 30 分，不计入总分，考试成绩录取时提供给高校作参考。5 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。第 I卷第一部分听力略第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分 60分）第一节（共 15小题；每小题 3分，满分 45分）阅读下面短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。A（河南省郑
2、州市 2015 学年高三）In April 2014, the worlds oldest known message in a bottle was discovered floating in the Baltic Sea. It had spent 101years lost in the ocean! The message was finally sent to the authors granddaughter.A German fisherman named Konrad Fischer found the brown bottle near Kiel, Germany. He
3、said he nearly threw the bottle back into the water after pulling it out of a fishing net. Then he noticed something inside.The bottle in good condition contained a Danish postcard with two German stamps, dated May 17, 1913. Although dampness had made most of the writing illegible(字迹模糊的), the readab
4、le part of the message asked whoever found it to return it to an address in Berlin. It even contained two stamps to pay for postage.From the address, researchers found that the postcard was written by a man named Richard Platz, who was 20 years old when he wrote the message. While he was hiking on t
5、he Baltic coast with a nature appreciation group, he threw the bottle into the sea. Then the researcher began a research for any living relatives of his. Sure enough, they were able to find his 62-year-old grandfather, Angela Erdmann, who still lives in Berlin.“It was almost unbelievable,“ Erdmann s
6、aid upon being presented with her grandfathers bottle and message, as quoted in The Local. “That was a pretty moving moment. Tears rolled down my face.“Erdmann never knew her grandfather, who died in 1946, but says that the discovery of the bottle has made her want to learn more about him.The bottle
7、 remained on display at the International Maritime Museum Hamburg until May 1. After that, the researchers examined the postcard and tried to figure out the meaning of the rest of the message.Previously, the oldest message found in a bottle spent nearly 98 years at sea and was discovered in April 20
8、12, according to Guinness World Records.21. When Konrad picked up the bottle from the sea, _.A.he thought it would bring him good luck.B.he noticed the postcard inside immediately.C.he decided to uncover the secret of the bottle.D.he wanted to throw it back into the sea at first.22. Why did Richard
9、Platz throw the bottle with the message into the sea?A.He expected his grandfather could find the postcard.B.He wished the finder would send the postcard to his home.C.He believed his postcard would be kept secret at sea forever.D.He thought he could make friends with the finder of the bottle.23. Wh
10、at can be the best title for this passage?A.The finding of a floating bottle at the sea.B.A one-century-old letter to a grandfather.C.The worlds oldest message in a floating bottle.D.The oldest Danish postcard in a floating bottle.B（河南省郑州市 2015 学年高三）When I began planning to move to Auckland to study
11、, my mother was a little worried about the uncertainty of living in a place that was so different from India, where we lived. She worried particularly about the lack of jobs and cultural differences and the chance that I would face racism. Despite these concerns, I came to New Zealand in July 2009.
12、I have found the place and the people very nice and supportive. Soon after I arrived, I realized the importance of getting a job to supply my living expenses.Determined to do this on my own, I spent a whole day going from door to door for a job. However, I received little or no response(回应).One afte
13、rnoon, I walked into a building to ask if there were any job opportunities(机会). The people there were very surprised and advised me not to continue my job search in that manner .As I was about to leave, a clerk in the building, who had been listening to what others had said, approached me and asked
14、me to wait outside. Fifteen minutes later, he returned ,He asked me what my plans were and encouraged me to stay confident. Then he offered to take me to Royal Oak to search for a job. I was a little surprised, but had a good feeling about him,so I went along. Along the way ,I realized that I had ru
15、n out of resumes(简历). Seeing this, the man stopped at his business partners office to make me fifteen extra copies. He also gave me tips on dressing and speaking and added that I should give him a call if I ever needed anything. I handed out my resume and went home feeling very satisfied. The follow
16、ing day, I received a call from a store in Royal Oak offering me a job. It seems that the world always gives back to you when you need it .And this time, it was a complete stranger who turned out to be a real blessing.24. What wasnt the authors mother worried about?A. People might look down on the a
17、uthor.B. The author couldnt speak the local language.C. The author wasnt familiar with the local customs.D. It might be difficult for the author to find a job.25. After staying in New Zealand for a short time, the author _.A.decided to go back to his own country.B.felt the local people were not very
18、 friendlyC.had to find a job to cover his living expensesD.wanted to get a job that needed practical skills26. When the author went into a building to look for a job, _.A.a clerk gave him encouragement and adviceB.he was confident that he would find a good oneC.he found many college students like hi
19、m already thereD.a clerk recommended him to the company he worked for27. What is the story mainly about?A.How a stranger offered the author a job.B.How a stranger turned out to be a real blessing.C.How the author adapted himself to a new situation.D.How the author was helped to get a job for a stran
20、ger.C（河南省八市重点高中 2015 届高三教学质量监测考试）Maurice Mountain is a retired lawyer in Washington, D. C He developed a prototype(原型机) for a device he calls the Presto Emergency Boat Ladder. His invention is a small folding ladder that attaches to the side of a boat to help people who fall into the water. Mr. Moun
21、tain plans to mass-produce his boat ladder.He created his invention at a workshop called TechShop . Mr. Mountain says, “I think it encourages innovation. I think people who probably have had ideas rolling around in the back of their minds for years but have never had the opportunity to actually put
22、them into production or even experiment with them would find this place wonderful. Members of TechShop use high-tech equipment to develop and produce ideas they have for inventions. “Isabella Musachio manages a TechShop in Arlington, Virginia. She says the shop has many different kinds of equipment.
23、“TechShop is a do-it-yourself maker space. So when you come in we have all these different areas of the shop, and we have a metal shop, wood shop, lasers, 3D printers, electronics. I mean, we have so many different areas and we have all the equipment that is available to anybody above the age of 12.
24、 “Membership costs for TechShop start at just over $ 100 per month. Members are able to use costly machines including 3D modeling tools and laser cutters. Isabella Musachio says TechShop helps its members build their dreams.“Our motto is build your dreams here because you can really come in with jus
25、t an idea, and then with the help of TechShop make that leap from an idea to building your project o, your prototype or even your business.“Jim Newton is the founder of TechShop. He first introduced the idea for the technology workshops at an arts and sciences event called Maker Faire in San Mateo,
26、California in 2006. His idea attracted hundreds of members during that event, Now, there are eight TechShop locations in the U. S. In all, there are more than 6,000 members. Two more-TechShop locations in the cities of St. Louis and Look Angeles will be set up28. The invention Mr. Mountain invented
27、will be used to_ .A save the drowning people B. help people climb the ladder29. What can be inferred from what Mr. Mountain says in Paragraph 2?.A. People with imagination can achieve their dreams.B. TechShop can help turn some peoples ideas into reality.C. TechShop is a place where people can put f
28、orward their new ideas.D. Its hard for people to put their ideas into practice. 30. From the last paragraph, we can know _.A. Jim Newton is a very great invention B. people didnt like TechShop at firstC. TechShop will become more and more popularD. TechShop greeted with bad reviews in 200631. What c
29、an we know about TechShop from the passage?A,TechShop is founded by Maurice Mountain.B. TechShop puts high-tech dreams within reach.C. TechShop is a non-profit organization. D. TechShop offers its members more ideas.D(河南省八市重点高中 2015 届高三教学质量监测考试 )School is much more than a place where students gather
30、 to learn. For children, school is their first opportunity for social development and introduction to people outside of their family unit Lessons learned in school go beyond mathematics and language arts. Students learn to develop individual interests and find other people who share their interests.
31、 Music is one of the ways like-minded children come together. When many people talk about the benefits of music education, theyre quick to point out all of the numerous and measurable results 0f music education: many studies show the positive impact music programs can have on children in other areas
32、 of study. Dr. Laurel Trainor, a professor of psychology, at McMaster University, has said young children who take music lessons show different brain development and improved memory compared to children who do not receive musical training. Stanford University researchers have found that musical trai
33、ning improves how the brain processes the spoken word, a finding that researchers say could lead to improving the reading ability of children who have dyslexia and other reading problems.Furthermore, in an analysis of data on more than 25 ,000 secondary school students, researchers at the United Sta
34、tes Department of Education found that students who report consistent involvement in instrumental music during middle school and high school perform significantly belter in mathematics.There are many reasons why music education can help to make a child a better student, but there also being involved
35、 in music is also a social endeavor that can set the course for lifelong friends and help create social groups that last through school and beyond. Music education breeds familiarity during a school career ,when going from class to class or from school to school every year can be nerve wracking and
36、unfamiliar.32. What is the function of the first paragraph?A. To show school is the place for students to learn.B To stress the importance of learning knowledgeC To lead to the main topic of the passageD To explain what the author really thinks of33. According to the researchers, we can know that .A
37、. music lovers tend to use their brain in wise wayB music training can cure children of many diseasesC learning music is beneficial to students performance in mathematicsD senior students disliked attending music lessons34. What does the underlined word “dyslexia“ mean?A. Having difficulty with read
38、ing B Receiving training for musicC. Gaining knowledge from learning D Losing the ability to read music30. It can be concluded from the passage that .A. music can ensure you have lot of close friendsB changing schools is a bad experience for everyoneC music does offer social and understanding benefi
39、tsD few schools really focus on music education第二节（共 5小题；每小题 3分，满分 15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。选项中有两项为多余选项。（2015哈尔滨市第六中学校高三第二次模拟）Sometimes willpower is a lot like the television remote control hard to find just when you want it most. 36 But there are ways to increase your will power.Dont try to
40、 change your economic situation, win a promotion and lose weight all on the same morning. Set one clear, specific goal and make a realistic plan to achieve it. Extra willpower sometimes requires extra energy, so dont spread yourself too thin. 37 Whatever your goal is, dont expect to achieve it overn
41、ight. 38 If you are trying to kick a coffee habit, start by replacing your morning cup of coffee with a glass of water, instead of promising never to drink coffee again. Congratulate yourself on the small achievements. These successes help your willpower grow.39 Ask friends, family or colleagues for
42、 assistance and tell them exactly how they can help. If your credit card bills have risen, for instance, let friends know that you are cutting back on expenses. Suggest having a common dinner instead of meeting at an expensive restaurant. Find support group or organization related to your goal and a
43、ttend their meetings. You can get valuable advice, understanding and information.If possible, change your environment to encourage positive behavior. Want to get in shape? Keep an set of workout clothes in your office as a reminder to stop by the gym on the way home. Quitting smoking? 40 A. Real suc
44、cess takes time.B. Focus on one goal at a time.C. Change your environment to change your life.D. Improve your willpower by a support network.E. Changing your behavior requires more than willpower.F. Avoid bars or restaurants where you might be attracted to light up. G. Breaking a bad habit or formin
45、g a new and healthy one can be difficult.第三部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分 55分）第一节完形填空（共 20小题；每小题 2分，满分 40分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、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。（2015 江西省九江市二模） One day I was walking to the mailbox with my dad，when I saw something drop from a tree.I couldnt _41_ what it was,so I kept my eyes on
46、 the spot as we came near .It was a baby bird,which had fallen from its nest.It had long,awkward wings and feet,and _42_ that fought to stay open .It was _43_ , so I sat next to it watching while my dad got the mail.I_44_ its nest and mother ,_45_ what would happen to it.My dad and we had to _46_ it
47、;there was nothing we could do.He said if the bird mother smelled any traces(踪迹) of 47_ ,she wouldnt go near the _48_ again.As we began to walk away,a woman _49_ .”Did it fall out of a nest ?”she asked.“Yeah.”I answered.“It _50_ a lot. Not much we can do,”she said .”Try not to think about it when yo
48、u go to sleep tonight.”I walked _51_ the mailbox the next day.The baby bird lay _52_ in the grass.I realize that “Try not to think about it” is the _53_ of many people towards things which _54_ to provide them with perfect excuses _55_ not bothering . The woman wasnt being _56_ ; she was actually qu
49、ite nice. But when everyone says”theres _57_ I can do just try not to think about it， ”Where will we finally _58_ ? When billions of people _59_ try not to think about it When they go to bed at night, there might be millions of fallen birds lying dead and _60_ in the grass the next morning.41.A.say B.talk C.speak D.tell42.A.eyes B.arms C. feathers D.claws 43. A bored B.stupid C. lovely D.clever44. A turned ba
