1、 太康一高2015学年度高一英语测试卷第一部分：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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AA shopkeeper sent his son to learn about the secret of happiness from the wisest man in the world. The boy walked a long way, and finally came upon the beautiful castle where the wise man l
2、ived.On entering the main room of the castle, the boy was quite surprised: tradesmen coming and going, people chatting in the corners, and a small orchestra playing soft music. The wise man talked with everyone, and the boy had to wait for two hours before it was his turn.The wise man listened caref
3、ully to the boys explanation of why he had come, but told him that he didnt have time just then to explain the secret of happiness. He suggested that the boy look around the palace and return in two hours.“Meanwhile, I want to ask you to do something,” said the wise man, handing the boy a teaspoon t
4、hat held two drops of oil. “As you wander around, carry this spoon with you without allowing the oil to spill.”The boy began to walk up and down stairs of the palace, keeping his eyes fixed on the spoon. After two hours, he returned to the wise man.“Well,” asked the wise man, “Did you see the Persia
5、n tapestries（挂毯）in the hall? Did you see the garden that took the master gardener ten years to create?” The boy was embarrassed, and replied that he had observed nothing. His only concern had been not to spill the oil.“Then go back and observe the wonders of my world,” said the wise man. The boy pic
6、ked up the spoon and returned to his exploration of the palace. This time he observed all of the works of art on the ceilings and the walls. When he returned, he described in detail everything he had seen. “But where are the drops of oil?” asked the wise man. Looking down at the spoon he held, the b
7、oy saw that the oil was gone.“Well, there is only one piece of advice I can give you,” said the wise man. “The secret of happiness is to see all the wonders of the world, and never to forget the drops of oil on the spoon.”21. When the boy arrived at the castle, he .A. received a warm welcome from th
8、e wise manB. had already missed his chance to talk to the wise manC. was shown around the palace by the local peopleD. didnt expect to see so many people around22. The wise man gave the boy two tasks in order to .A. show him how to observe the wonders in the worldB. teach him the secret of happiness
9、C. make him learn from his mistakesD. let the boy enjoy his palace and garden23. We can infer from the article that “the drops of the oil on the spoon” probably refer to .A. the beauty of ones natureB. the fortune a person possessesC. the responsibilities one has to take onD. the great opportunities
10、 in life24. What would be the best title for the article?A. Lesson about HappinessB. The Secret of HappinessC. Learning about HappinessD. Searching for HappinessB“Have you ever been out on a boat and felt it lifted up by a wave? Or have you jumped in the water and felt the rush of energy as waves ca
11、me over you?” asked Jamie Taylor of the Wave Energy Group at the University of Edinburgh. “There is certainly a lot of energy in waves,” he said. Scientists are working to use that energy to make electricity. Most waves are created when winds blow across the ocean. “The wind starts out by making lit
12、tle ripples(涟漪), but if they keep on blowing, those ripples get bigger and bigger and turn into waves,” Taylor said. “Waves are one of natures ways of picking up energy and then sending it off on a journey.” When waves come toward the shore, people can set up dams to block the water and send it thro
13、ugh a large wheel called a turbine（涡轮机）. The turbine can then power an electrical generator to produce electricity. “The resource is huge,” said Janet Swain of the World Watch Institute. “We will never run out of wave power.” Besides, wave energy does not create the same pollution as other energy so
14、urces, such as oil or coal. Oceans cover three quarters of the Earths surfacethat would make wave power seem ideal for creating energy throughout the world, though there are some weak points yet to overcome.Swain said that wave power still costs too much money. She also said that its effects on sea
15、animals are still unknown. What is more, wave power could affect fishing and boat traffic. Traditional sources of energy like oil and gas may someday run out. “Demand for energy to power our TVs and computers, drive our cars, and heat and cool our homes is rising rapidly throughout the world,” Swain
16、 said. In the future when you turn on a light, an ocean wave could be providing the electricity!25. The writer uses the two questions at the beginning of the passage to .A. test the readers knowledge about wavesB. draw the readers attention to the topicC. show Jamie Taylors importanceD. invite the r
17、eaders to answer them26. The underlined phrase “picking up” is closest in meaning to .A. starting againB. speeding upC. improvingD. gathering27. We can make better use of wave energy if we .A. shorten its journey to thousands of homesB. build more small power stations on the oceansC. reduce the cost
18、 of turning it into electric powerD. quicken the steps of producing electricity28. It can be inferred that someday we might not worry about .A. our power supplyB. our boat trafficC. air pollutionD. our supply of sea fishCHow could we possibly think that keeping animals in cages in unnatural environm
19、ents mostly for entertainment purposes is fair and respectful? Zoo officials say they are concerned about animals. However, most zoos remain “collections” of interesting “things” rather than protective habitats. Zoos teach people that it is acceptable to keep animals bored, lonely, and far from thei
20、r natural homes. Zoos claim to educate people and save endangered species, but visitors leave zoos without having learned anything meaningful about the animals natural behavior, intelligence, or beauty. Zoos keep animals in small spaces or cages, and most signs only mention the species name, diet, a
21、nd natural range. The animals normal behavior is seldom noticed because zoos dont usually take care of the animals natural needs. The animals are kept together in small spaces, with no privacy and little opportunity for mental and physical exercise. This results in unusually and self-destructive beh
22、avior called zoochosis. A worldwide study of zoos found that zoochosis is common among animals kept in small spaces or cages. Another study showed that elephants spend 22 percent of their time making repeated head movements or biting cage bars, and bears spend 30 percent of their time walking back a
23、nd forth, a sign of unhappiness and pain. Furthermore, most animals in zoos are not endangeredCaptive breeding(圈养繁殖) of endangered big cats, Asian elephants, and other species has not resulted in their being sent back to the wildZoos talk a lot about their captive breeding programs because they do n
24、ot want people to worry about a species dying out. In fact, baby animals also attract a lot of paying customers. Havent we seen enough competitions to name baby animals? Actually, we will save endangered species only if we save their habitats and put an end to the reasons people kill them. Instead o
25、f supporting zoos, we should support groups that work to protect animals natural habitats.29How would the author describe the animals life in zoos? ADangerous.BUnhappy.CNatural.DEasy.30In the state of zoochosis, animals _. Aremain in cagesBbehave strangely Cattack other animalsDenjoy moving around31
26、What does the author try to argue in the passage? AZoos are not worth the public support. BZoos fail in their attempt to save animals.CZoos should treat animals as human beings.DZoos use animals as a means of entertainment.32The author tries to persuade readers to accept his argument mainly by _. Ap
27、ointing out the faults in what zoos do Busing evidence he has collected at zoos Cquestioning the way animals are protected Ddiscussing the advantages of natural habitatsDOUR KIDS ARE AMAZINGespecially compared with everybody elses (who seem to cry all the time). How do you show your love for your ki
28、ds this holiday season? With toys that are smooth and colorful, interactive and exciting. And with ones that have educational valuebecause you are the boss. 1FLAX ART HOSPITAL PUZZLE AND PLAY SETHere is a toy that doesnt need powerand the kids have to put it together themselves. This 50-piece puzzle
29、 set is made of soft-edged hardwood and makes a complete hospital, with an X-ray room. It also includes eight patients, a car and a driver. $135; .2TINY LOVE ACTIVITY BALLSure, its cool, but this colorful baby toy also develops problem solving and motor skills. It has a head and legs, a magnetic(磁性的
30、) hand and a tail. Suitable for little ones from 6 to 36 months. $19.95; .3ROBOSAPIENThis small, remote-control robot is really powerful. It performs 67 preprogrammed functions, including throwing, kicking, picking up and dancing. You can even program your own function-which, sadly, does not include
31、 doing windows. $99;.4MINI PEDAL CARWant a Mini Cooper but cant fit the family inside? Get one for the kids. They can jump into this Mini car, which comes in hot orange with a single adjustable seat, and ride away. But it could spoil them for that used car theyll be driving when they turn 16. For ag
32、es 3 to 5. $189; mininss. com (click on “gear up,” then “Mini motoring gear”).33Which toy is said to have the special design for childrens safety?AROBOSAPIEN BMINI PEDAL CAR CFLAX ART HOSPITAL PUZZLE AND PLAY SET DTINY LOVE ACTIVITY BALL34Which toy are fit for three-year-old kids? A1 and 3B2 and 4C1
33、 and 2D3 and 435This passage is written for _. AparentsBchildrenCthe writer Dthe boss第二节 (共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多于选项。Britains high streets are dying slowlyTwenty years ago, the prosperous high street(繁华商业区) was the heart of most cities. It was crowded with customers. 3
34、6 Nowadays, high streets are declining, with very few shops and shoppers. With about 14 shops down every day, Britains high streets are dying little by little. 37 Its fairly easy to understand. To start with, people are spending less because of the economic recession(衰退). On top of that, more and mo
35、re people are using the Internet to do their shopping. And it is not easy for shopkeepers in the high streets, either. 38 Finally, there are the out-of-town retail parks with free car parking that sell just about everything at very low prices.What can be done? Prime Minister David Cameron has hired
36、Mary Portas, a British business woman and star of TV show Mary Queen of Shops, to bring some life back into Britains high streets. Shes talked about creating “magnets(磁石)” to attract people back to the centre. 39 In one town, a bicycle rickshaw(人力车) service is delivering peoples shopping to their ho
37、mes. 40 , where children can be cared for while parents are shopping.Members of the public have also voiced their opinions. “My ideal shopping center is one where theres a wide selection of attractive looking shops, with cheap parking and good public transport links,” said a 28-year-old man. “Id lik
38、e to see Night Shopping evenings where shops are open through to 10 pm or later,” said a 22-year-old girl.A. They have to pay increasing high rents.B. But he is not the only one to solve the problem.C. But thats all changed.D. In another town, they set up night shopping centers,E. In another town, t
39、hey set up a nursery,F. They can make a fortune overnight.G. Why are high streets in such a desperate situation?第二部分：英语知识运用 完形填空（共20小题；每小题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（，和）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。A boy was walking home from school when he saw a large, tempting apple on one of the branches of a
40、n apple tree hanging out over a tall fence. The boy wasnt much of a fruit-eater, _41_a bar of chocolate if given the choice, _42_, as they say, the forbidden fruit can be tempting. Seeing the apple, the boy wanted it. The more he looked at it, the _43_ he felt and the more he wanted that apple.He st
41、ood on tiptoe, _44_as high as he could, but even at his tallest _45_he was unable to touch It. He began to _46_ up and down, as high as he could, at the _47_ of each jump stretching his arms to get the apple. Still it remained out of _48_.Not giving up, he thought , if only he had something to _49_
42、on . His school bag wouldnt give enough height and he didnt want to _50_the things inside, like his lunch box, pencil case, and Game boy. Looking_51_ he hoped he might find an old box, a rock, or, _52_ luck, even a ladder, but it was a tidy neighborhood and there was nothing he could use.He had trie
43、d everything he could think to do. _53_seeing any other choices, he gave up and started to walk _54_ . At first he felt angry and disappointed thinking about how hungry he had become from his_55_, and how he really wanted that apple. The more he _56_ like this, the more unhappy he became._57_, the b
44、oy of our story was a pretty smart guy, even if he couldnt always get what he wanted .He started to say to himself. This isnt _58_, I dont have the apple and Im feeling miserable as well. Theres _59_ more I can do to get the apple. That is unchangeable, but we are supposed to be able to _60_ our fee
45、lings. If thats the case, what can I do to feel better?41. A. preferringB. offeringC. receivingD. allowing42. A. soB. thenC. butD. or43. A. sadderB. angrierC. hungrierD. tastier44. A. expandingB. stretchingC. swingingD. pulling45. A. strengthB. lengthC. rangeD. height46. A. jumpB. lookC. walkD. glan
46、ce47. A. tipB. stageC. topD. level48. A. hopeB. handC. sightD. reach49. A. putB. standC. getD. hold50. A. breakB. shakeC. takeD. strike51. A. upB. forwardC. downD. around52. A. forB. withC. .onD. of53. A. AfterB. ThroughC. WithoutD. Upon54. A. backB. awayC. upD. down55. A. wishesB. beliefsC. efforts
47、D. goals56. A. thoughtB. imaginedC. triedD. claimed57. A. ThereforeB.HoweverC. MoreoverD. Otherwise58. A. skillfulB. cheerfulC. harmfulD. helpful59. A. somethingB. anythingC. everythingD. nothing60. A. changeB. expressC. forgetD. remember第三部分：英语知识运用 （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
48、括号内单词的正确形式。The only survivor of a shipwreck was washed up on a small, uninhabited island. He prayed worriedly for God to rescue him, and every day he scanned the horizon for help, but _61_ seemed forthcoming. Exhausted, he _62_ (eventual) managed to build a little hut out of driftwood to protect him
49、 _63_ the bad weather, and to store his few possessions. But then one day, after searching for food, he arrived home to find his little hut in flames, the smoke _64_ (roll) up to the sky. The worst had happened; _65_ was lost. He was almost fainted with grief and anger. God, how could you do this to
50、 me! he cried. Early the next day, however, he was awakened by the sound of a ship that 66 (approach) the island. It had come to rescue him. How did you know I was here? he asked one of his _67_ (rescue). We saw your smoke signal, they replied. It is easy to get discouraged when things are going bad
51、. But we _68_ lose heart, _69_ God is at work in our lives, even in the midst of pain and suffering. Remember, next time your little hut is burning to the ground it just may be _70_ smoke signal from the grace of God. For all the negative things we have to say to ourselves, God has a positive answer
52、 for them.第四部分：写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节 ：短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下便条。便条中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加，删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（ ），并在其下面写出该加的词。删除；把多余的词 用斜线（ ）划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1；每处错误及修改均仅限一词； 2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。A discussion about hiking had been held in our class
53、. Some students think that hiking during vacations can make people feel healthier, fresher or more harmonious with the nature. They find themselves deep attracted by the beauty of nature. They can also be relaxing by walking in deep mountains. But nowadays some hikers even begin to explore the place
54、s people have everbeen to, and accidents have happened now and then because poor knowledge of hiking. Some hikers even lost their life. The other students in our class think not safe to organize such dangerous activities. They make suggestions which laws should be passed and hikers should be trained
55、 before they attend the activities.第二节 ：书面表达（满分25分）请以“My hobby”为题用英文写一篇短文，内容要点如下：1. 最喜欢的爱好；2. 喜欢的时间及原因；3. 喜欢的程度；4. 未来的愿望和打算。注意：1. 根据所提供的内容，适当拓展想象空间，灵活地将提供的信息体现在短文中；2. 条理清楚，语句通顺，书写清晰、规范；3. 词数120左右。英语试题答案第一部分 15 BABAA 610 ACBBA 1115 BBBCB 1620 AACBB第二部分 2124 DBCB 2528 BDCA 2932 BBAA 3335 CBA 3640CGABE
56、 4145 ACCBB 4650 ACDBA 5155 DBCBC 5660 ABDDA 第三部分 61. none 62. eventually 63. from 64. rolling 65. everything 66. was approaching 67. rescuers 68. shouldnt 69. because 70. a第四部分： 第一节 A discussion about hiking had been held in our class. hasSome students think that hiking during vacations can make pe
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59、 activities.第二节 Writing: My hobbyMy favorite sport is swimming. I first became keen on swimming when I was eight years old in primary school. Now I am a member of my school swimming team and I keep on swimming every day in the river near my home even in winter. I like swimming because not only can it help me build up my body, but it can also enrich my life in my spare time. So I can never stop my love for swimming. I admire Michael Phelps, who is one of the best athletes in the world and got 8 gold medals in Beijing Olympics. How I wish I could be an Olympic champion myself some day!
