2015年高考英语模拟试题（四）

郭玉章

第Ⅰ卷

第一部分：听力（略）

第二部分：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。

A

When Nancy Lublin got $5，000 from her grandpa in 1996， she never once considered taking a vacation or paying off student loans. Instead， the 24yearold New York University law student began thinking about helping lowincome 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 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 women.”

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 found jobs after being out of work for many years. Jenny， a 32yearold woman who was recently hired as a lawfirm office manager says， “I made a good impression because of Dress for Success”.

21. Which can be learned 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.

C. Lowincome women can get jobs at“Dress for Success”.

D. Nancys office gathers used clothes from women.

22. “Dress for Success” attracts many women because they.

A. need to look smart when looking for a job

B. like the design of the dresses

C. prefer buying clothes at a low price

D. like to wear different clothes

23. 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 job

C. she got a lot of good ideas from Nancy

D.“Dress for Success” has a good business relation with her firm

24. What would be a good title for the text？

A. Keep Your Old Clothes

B. A Successful Clothing Business

C. Nancy： A Successful Law Student

D. A Helping Hand for Women

B

Shanghai is now offering financial help for purchases of BEVs（电动汽车） on top of central and local government funding， helping car buyers to save more than 100，000 Yuan each.endprint

The city government issued regulations to encourage private purchase and use of new energy vehicles at the end of last year. Free car plates for new energy vehicles are one of the incentives.

“The performance of this electric car matches that of a petrol vehicle with a 1.8liter engine，” said Xu Weihan， who is in charge of BEV sales at Tzgev Limited， a company specializing in new energy vehicles.

Qian said his average daily travel is around 20km， adding that he only has to charge his cars battery once every four or five days. The monthly electricity bill for his car is about 60 Yuan， far less than the money one normally pays for gasoline.

“I mainly charge the car at work， since there are charging posts near my company，” Qian said.

Shanghai now has over 1，000 charging posts， most of which are located in the citys Jiading district， where Qian lives. The city is planning to build 50 battery switch stations with 5，000 charging posts over the next three to four years.

“Electric vehicle technology has become more mature and people now have to pay much higher prices for license plates. This has led to more people coming to ask us about electric vehicles，” Xu said.

The average price for a plate in Shanghai rose to a record high of 75，332 Yuan during a monthly auction that ended on Saturday， an increase of 5，986 Yuan compared with last month.

“Environmental protection could be another reason for the popularity of electric vehicles，” Xu added.

Dangerous levels of air pollution in some Chinese cities have been blamed on increased vehicle emissions（尾气排放） resulting from a greater number of cars hitting the streets in recent years.

25. What is the best title of the passage？

A. Shanghai financially helps purchases of cars

B. Shanghai issues free plate for new energy cars

C. Shanghai offers free car plates to private cars

D. Shanghai planning 5000 more charging posts

26. If you have a BEV now， which district would be most convenient for you to live？

A. Jiading.

B. Hongkou.

C. Baoshan.

D. Songjiang.

27. The average cost for Qian to travel in his BEV is Yuan 100km.

A. 60.

B. 30.

C. 20.

D. 10.

28. Which of the following is NOT the reason for people to buy BEVs？

A. people now have to pay much higher prices for license plates.

B. People blame air pollution for increased vehicle emissions.endprint

C. Electric vehicle technology has become more mature.

D. Shanghai has enough charging posts for people to use.

C

One morning more than thirty years ago， I entered the Track Kitchen， a restaurant where everyone from the humblest to the most powerful came for breakfast. I noticed an empty chair next to an elderly， unshaven man， who looked somewhat disheveled. He was wearing a wornout hat and was alone. I asked if I might join him. He agreed quietly and I sat down to have my breakfast.

We cautiously began a conversation and spoke about a wide rang of things. We never introduced ourselves. I was concerned that he might have no money and not be able to afford something to eat. So as I rose to go back to the counter and buy a second cup of coffee， I asked，

“May I get you something？”

“A coffee would be nice.”

Then I bought him a cup of coffee，we talked more， and he accepted another cup of coffee. Finally， I rose to leave， wished him well， and headed for the exit. At the door I met one of my friends. He asked，

“How did you get to know Mr.Galbreath？”

“Who？”

“The man you were sitting with. He is chairman of the Board of Churchill Downs.”

I could hardly believe it. I was buying， offering a free breakfast， and feeling pity for one of the worlds richest and most powerful men！

My few minutes with Mr.Galbreath changed my life. Now I try to treat everyone with respect， no matter who I think they are， and to meet another human being with kindness and sincerity.

29. What does the underlined word “disheveled” mean？

A. Unfriendly.

B. Untidy.

C. Gentle.

D. Kind.

30. The author bought coffee for the old man because.

A. he thought the old man was poor

B. he wanted to start a conversation

C. he intended to show his politeness

D. he would like to thank the old man

31. What is the message mainly expressed in the story？

A. We should learn to be generous.

B. It is honorable to help those in need.

C. People in high positions are not like what we expect.

D. We should avoid judging people by their appearances.

D

More than a century ago， the composer and bandleader John Philip Sousa warned that technology would destroy music， who said， “These talking machines are going to ruin the artistic development of music in this country. When I was a boy … in front of every house in the summer evenings you would find young people together singing the songs of the day or the old songs. Today you hear these terrible machines going night and day. We will not have a vocal cord （声带） left.”endprint

Music has greatly changed in the past hundred years， which has been everywhere in our world： rivers of digital melody flow on the Internet or on disc； MP3 players with forty thousand songs can be put in a back pocket or a purse. Yet， for most of us， music is no longer something we do ourselves， or even watch other people do in front of us. It has become a radically virtual medium， an art without a face.

Ever since Edison invented the phonograph cylinder（留声机）， people have been assessing what the medium of recording has done for and to the art of music. Sousa was a spokesman for the party of doom； in the opposite corner are the utopians（乌托邦）， who argue that technology has not imprisoned music but liberated it. Before Edison came along， Beethovens symphonies could be heard only in select concert halls. Now the recordings carry the man from Bonn to the corners of the earth. Glenn Gould， after renouncing live performance in 1964， predicted that within the century the public concert would disappear into the electronic air.

Having discovered much of my favorite music through LPs and CDs， I am not about to join Sousas party. Modern urban environments are often so soulless or ugly that Im grateful for the humanizing touch of electronic sound. But neither can I accept Goulds slashing futurism. I want to be aware of technologys effects， positive and negative. Fortunately， scholars and critics have been methodically exploring this terrain for many decades， trying to figure out exactly what happens when we listen to music with no musicians in the room.

32.The first paragraph is intended to.

A. defend an argument

B. make a prediction

C. criticize an attitude

D. summarized a viewpoint

33.The authors attitude towards the recorded music may best be described as.

A. dissatisfied

B. defensive

C. optimistic

D. objective

34.The underlined word “terrain” in the last paragraph most nearly means.

A. region

B. subject

C. land

D. distinction

35.The primary purpose of the passage is to.

A. present the key issues in an ongoing debate

B. explain different attitudes of scholars and critics

C. advocate an unexpected solution to a pressing problem

D. defend the view of one group from the criticism of another

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处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

We are not born with courage， but neither are we born with fear. Fears， even the most basic ones， can totally destroy our ambitions. Fear can destroy fortunes. Fear can destroy relationships.36 Fear is one of the many enemies living inside us.endprint

Let me tell you about two of the other enemies we face from within.

The first enemy we face is indecision（优柔寡断）.37 It will steal your chances for a better future. Take a sword to this enemy.

The second enemy inside is doubt. Sure， theres room for healthy doubt.38 But you also cant let doubt take over. Many people doubt the past， doubt the future， doubt each other， doubt the government， doubt the possibilities and doubt the opportunities. Worst of all， they doubt themselves. Im telling you， doubt will destroy your life and your chances of success. It will empty both your bank account and your heart. 39

Do battle with the enemy. Do battle with your fears.40 Be courageous in your life and in your pursuit of the things you want and the person you want to become.

A. Indecision is the thief of opportunity.

B. Some people doubt everything.

C. You cant believe everything.

D. Fear， if left unchecked， can destroy our lives.

E. Doubt is an enemy. Go after it. Get rid of it.

F. It will make you weaker and weaker.

G. Build your courage to fight whats holding you back， whats keeping you from your goals and dreams.

第三部分：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（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。

It was one of the hottest days of the dry season. We had not seen41 in almost a month. Every day， my husband and his brothers 42 go about 30 miles to get water to the fields. But if we didnt see some rain soon… we would lose 43.

It was on this day that I learned the true lesson of44. I was in the kitchen making lunch for my husband and his brothers 45 I saw my sixyear old son， Billy， walking toward the 46. Walking with a great effort， He was 47 trying to be as still as possible. Minutes after he 48 into the woods； he came running out again， toward the house. Then woods again. This activity 49 for over an hour. Finally， I crept out of the house and 50 him on his journey.

He was51 both hands in front of him as he walked； being very 52 not to spill the water he held in them… maybe two or three tablespoons in his tiny 53. Branches and thorns slapped his little face but he did not try to 54 them. He had a much greater purpose. There several large deer lay in front of him， dying 55 water. Billy walked right up to them. I stood on the edge of the woods 56 the most beautiful heart I have ever known working so 57 to save a life. As the tears that 58 down my face began to hit the ground， they were suddenly 59 by other drops… and more drops. I looked up at the sky. It was as if God， Himself， was 60 with pride.endprint

All I can say is that the rain that came that day saved our farm… just like the actions of one little boy saved a life.

41. A. water B. deer

C. rainD. plants

42. A. wouldB. could

C. shouldD. must

43. A. anythingB. something

C. everythingD. nothing

44. A. cheatingB. sharing

C. stealingD. treating

45. A. while B. as

C. whenD. before

46. A. house B. kitchen

C. riverD. woods

47. A. obviously B. quietly

C. exactly D. secretly

48. A. jumped B. disappeared

C. lookedD. ran

49. A. came on B. went on

C. brought upD. ended up

50. A. followedB. watched

C. accompaniedD. led

51. A. stretchingB. holding

C. cupping D. raising

52. A. carefulB. happy

C. meaningfulD. upset

53. A. pocketB. hands

C. eyes D. mouth

54. A. catchB. watch

C. hide D. avoid

55. A. forB. of

C. with D. from

56. A. hearingB. watching

C. praising D. enjoying

57. A. quicklyB. busily

C. hard D. kindly

58. A. rolled B. felt

C. collected D. climbed

59. A. separated B. joined

C. followed D. contained

60. A. affecting B. laughing

C. weeping D. pouring

第Ⅱ卷

第三部分：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（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

Mary： I really dont know what to do this summer. I cant afford to just sit around， and there dont seem to be any jobs61（avail）.

Lucy： Why dont you try housesitting？ Last summer my friend Margaret housesat for the Dodds when they went away 62vacation. Mr. Dodd 63（hire） Margaret to stay in their house because he didnt want 64 left empty.

Mary： You mean the Dodds paid Margaret just to live in their house？

Lucy： It wasnt that 65（ease）. She had to mow the lawn and water the house plants. And 66 Eric housesat for Dr. Cohen， he had to take care of her pets.

Mary： Housesitting sounds like a good job. I guess its quite like babysitting， except youre taking care of the house instead of 67（child）.

Lucy： The Student Employment Office still has a few jobs68（post）.

Mary： Do you have to fill out69 application？

Lucy： Margaret and Eric had to interview with the homeowners and provide three references each.

Mary： That seems like a lot of trouble for a summer job.

Lucy： Well， the homeowners want some guarantee that they 70 trust the housesitter.endprint

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作文。文中共有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：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（Λ），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：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：

1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

College students have a few ways to pay their college fees. Many students have their parents to do it. Some students may apply with a bank loan but others will try to find parttime jobs in or out of the campus. Apart from this， many good student can win a scholarship， in this way they can pay at least part of the fees. As to me， I will let my parents pay half of their fees because they are that rich. Besides my study， I will take up a parttime job by teach some high school students math， physics， chemistry or English， because of Im very good at these important subjects. Of course I will also work very hard at my lessons in order to I can easily win a scholarship.

第二节书面表达（满分25分）

随着电子商务的发展，网络购物正日益成为青年人生活的一部分。China Daily的社会生活栏目版展开了关于网络购物的激烈讨论。 请你写一封信，谈谈网络购物的利弊以及你的看法。网络购物1.方便，快捷

2.质优价廉

3.…1.质量无法保证

2.售后态度不好

3.…你的看法注意：1.词数100左右。

2.信的开头和结尾已为你写好，不计人总词数。

Dear editor，

With the fast development of ecommerce， online shopping is increasingly becoming an unavoidable part of the youngs life.endprint