2015年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试 英语(新课标信息卷八)(含答案)

绝密★启用前2015年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试（新课标信息卷八）英语试卷（样题）第一部分：语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)阅读下列材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

Keeping a diary in English is one of the effective ways to improve our English writing abilities.26 (compare) with other forms of writing, it is shorter and takes 27time. It can help us to develop the habit of thinking in English. 28we persist in this practice, gradually we’ll learn how to express ourselves in English. In keeping a diary in English, we certainly run up against many difficulties. In the first place, it often happens 29 we have trouble finding appropriate words and phrases to give expression to our mind. 30 (second), there are many idiomatic ways of saying things in Chinese. 31 it is extremely hard for us to put them into English properly.As far as I am concerned, my 32 (suggest) is that we should always have a notebook and a Chinese-English dictionary within easy reach. Whenever something33 (beat) us, we can first put it down in our notebook and then consult our dictionary. We can also turn to our English teacher for help, if necessary. In short, I believe that it is 34 great use to keep a diary in English for 35development of our writing skills.第二部分：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。

Several years ago a young teacher took a bus to the school where he worked. When he sat down, he 36 that the driver had given him twenty pence too much change by accident. As he 37 what to do, he thought to himself, “I’d better give the twenty pence back. It would be 38 to keep it. ”Then he thought, “Oh, 39 it, it’s only twenty pence. Who would care about this little amount?40 , the bus company already gets too much in fares; they will 41 miss it. 42 it as a gift, andkeep quiet. These days I have been very 43 because of bad health and I hope the gift can cheer me up.”When he arrived at his 44 , the teacher paused (暂停) at the door, then he 45 the twenty pence to the driver and said: “Here, you gave me too much46 .”The driver smiled and replied: “Don’t you 47 me? I took your science class last year. I ama part-time driver here. I 48 I had given you twenty pence too much. Later I thought why not49 a joke on you. I just wanted to 50 what you would do 51 I gave you too much change.”When the young teacher 52 the bus, his knees became weak. He had to catch the nearest street lamp pole (杆) for 53 , and looked up to the sky and cried:“Oh, I almost lost my 54 , and didn’t pass the 55 !”36. A. hoped B. discovered C. regretted D. pretended37. A. explained B. discussed C. considered D. knew38. A. wrong B. true C. easy D. clever39. A. believe B. avoid C. throw D. forget40. A. Instead B. Therefore C. Anyhow D. However41. A. never B. ever C. forever D. always42. A. Bring B. Accept C. Show D. Offer43. A. unhappy B. free C. strange D. angry44. A. home B. school C. stop D. office45. A. introduced B. posted C. lent D. returned46. A. change B. help C. time D. confidence47. A. find B. doubt C. remember D. refuse48. A. realized B. expected C. decided D. admitted49. A. hear B. share C. tell D. play50. A. ask B. see C. prove D. understand51. A. unless B. because C. if D. though52. A. ran for B. waited for C. got on D. got off53. A. pleasure B. support C. fun D. break54. A. face B. sense C. money D. way55. A. lesson B. chance C. risk D. test第三部分：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。

AIt was very cold and I had been watching a homeless man make himself comfortable in a “shelter” on the river bank. His “shelter” was a tarpaulin (油布) tied to rocks to keep the wind from blowing it away. He had been living there for over a month. I never saw him with warm clothing or food. I knew what I wanted to do.When I told my parents what I wanted to do they were alarmed. They said I could be putting myself at risk, taking a box to a homeless person at night! But I knew, in my deep heart, that I would be safe.I got a box. My parents watched as I added warm gloves, a heavy blanket ... into the box until it was full! Then, I put a Christmas card on top. It said, “Even though we hardly know each other, I want to wish you a Merry Christmas!” I put ten one-dollar bills inside it as well.My father insisted he went there with me as it was 10 pm on Christmas Eve. I said he could drive me but he had to stay in the car. He agreed.I took the box and walked towards his “house”. I called, “Sir, I have a Christmas box for you!”“Go away!” he shouted.“Sir,” I repeated.“Go away!” he shouted.“Why?” I asked him.He walked over and I expected to see an angry face. Instead I saw two of the most beautiful, gentle, blue eyes I have ever seen.“Merry Christmas!” I said.“Why are you doing this?” he asked.“Because you matter to me,” I said. With that I gave him the box.Tears came to his eyes and he thanked me. I got back to the car and watched him carry the box like it was filled with gold. I didn’t want to embarrass (使困窘) him by watching him any more so Dad and I left.56. The underlined word“alarmed” can best be replaced by _____.A. pleasedB. WorriedC. disappointedD. surprised57. Why did the author ask his father to stay in the car?A. Because he wanted to prove he was brave.B. Because he believed the homeless man was bad.C. Because he wanted to protect his father from being hurt.D. Because he didn’t want the homeless man to feel bad.58. When the homeless man saw the author first, he was _____.A. quite angryB. very excitedC. quite puzzledD. very curious59. The author’s purpose in writing the text is to tell readers that _____.A. it is easier said than doneB. poverty is the mother of healthC. where there is a will, there is a wayD. a willing helper does not wait until he is askedBSteve Sparks was a young successful lawyer when a bruise （挫伤）on one of the legs of his 3-year-old daughter changed his life. The bruise led to a doctor’s visit. The doctor said his daughter was suffering from leukemia (白血病).Steve said that in a moment his life changed from what restaurant he was going to take his clients (客户) to lunch to whether his daughter Katie was ever going to see her fourth birthday.For three years Katie received a lot of treatment at the Nemours Hospital for Children in Wilmington, Delaware and with the help of wonderful doctors, kind nurses, whom Steve and his wife Michelle called heroes, Katie’s leukemia was cured (治愈).Forever changed by the experience and encouraged by the heroes at Nemours who saved his daughter’s life, Steve felt he couldn’t go back to business as usual. He felt there was something else he was meant to do and that something else led him to join the Nemours Foundation（基金会）at the age of 28. The job change came with a 65% pay cut from what he was making as a lawyer, but Steve thought he was right and it was more important to help those who need help. Steve is glad to have made such a choice.Katie is now a healthy 20-year-old college student and Steve is one of the leaders of the Nemours Foundation. In three weeks Steve will have a party for Katie’s 21st birthday, and give big thanks to the Nemours by riding his bicycle from Nemours in Jack-sonville, Florida to Wilmington, Delaware. He’l l ride 900 miles in 9 days and raise $100,000 for the Nemours Foundation with the hope of saving more children’s lives.60. From the text we can learn that _____.A. Steve hated being a lawyerB. Katie’s bruise caused leukemiaC. Katie suffered from leukemia at fourD. Steve had ever doubted whether Katie could survive61. What did Steve and his wife think of the doctors and nurses?A. They were unfriendly.B. They were great.C. They were inexperienced.D. They were clever.62. Which of the following is TRUE about Steve’s becoming a member of the Nemours Foundation?A. He felt sorry about his decision.B. He didn’t get even half the pay he used to.C. His daughter gave him much encouragement.D. He was advised to do so by the doctors.63. Steve will ride 900 miles in 9 days to _____.A. show he is strong enoughB. celebrate his daughter’s birthdayC. raise money to save more children’s livesD. advise people to do more exerciseCThe problem of global warming has caused a lot of people to try their best to protect the environment. Unluckily, there are still many people who think it is hard to go green. In fact, it is very easy to be green in our daily life.You can make a great start by learning to recycle (回收利用). While this looks really simple, there are many people who still throw glass bottles into their common garbage. Almost all cities offer a recycling bin (垃圾箱) for these items. If you put them in the recycling bin instead of throwing them away, you will be on the path to save the earth.One good thing to recycle is newspaper. But there are still some people who just put their newspaper in the garbage when they finish reading it. As we know, there are many other things we can do with an old newspaper. For example, we can use it to clean our windows.Another thing that could help you to start to live green is to begin walking a bit more. Many people think nothing of getting in their car and driving one mile to get drinks at the local store. If you walk to the store, not only can it take less time, because you won’t have to try to find a parking place, but you will be saving money on gas and helping to protect the environment. If you wish to save even more on gas, take the opportunity to car pool (拼车) each time you can, which has become popular in many countries.There really are many means by which people can start living green. They only have to make some changes in their lifestyle to improve our environment.64. What is the main purpose of the first paragraph?A. To tell readers that many people are living green.B. To express worries about global warming.C. To advise people to learn to live green.D. To show the importance of living green.65. According to the text, which of the following is NOT true?A. Many people can’t recycle glass bottles properly.B. Newspaper is being recycled by some people.C. Driving can cause trouble sometimes.D. Car pooling is not allowed in some countries.66. What is the best title for the text?A. Why do we need to live a green life?B. Going green is much simpler than we thinkC. Global warming is becoming worseD. What is causing global warming?DComputer technology is still developing rapidly. The computer of the future will continue to increase in value and performance while decreasing in cost. It will become smaller, but faster and more powerful.It is possible to make some guesses about what the future of the computer will look like, based upon the types of technologies that are being developed now. A lot of progress has already been made in some of these new technologies, but some are still in their earliest stages and may not be ready for use for years. Two of the most interesting areas of computing that are currently being developed are quantum computing (量子计算) and nanotechnology (纳米技术).Quantum computing is one possibility for the future of the computer that could make computers run far faster than even the quickest computers do today. Quantum computers could be able to do what modern supercomputers are unable to do by using transistors that are able to take on many states at the same time.Nanotechnology could also change the face of computing, by creating computers that could be very powerful, though they are tiny in size. These computers could be incorporated (并入) into everyday objects, including electrical appliances (电器), clothes and even the human body. We will be able to use computers in new and unimaginable ways. They will become a part of our lives rather than simply being a box that is used only for specific purposes, such as work.Quantum computing and nanotechnology will be able to play new roles, which will make uslive greener lives, as well as enjoy better health and happier lives.67. Which of the following can NOT describe the computer of the future properly?A. Much smaller.B. Much faster.C. More powerful.D. Less valuable.68. According to the text, quantum computing _____.A. has been put in use so farB. can make computers run by themselvesC. can reduce the cost of computersD. will work by using transistors69. We can learn from the text that nanotechnology will _____.A. create much smaller computersB. be used in electrical appliances and clothingC. change the structure of computersD. make computers just serve specific purposes70. The text is mainly about _____.A. what nanotechnology isB. what quantum computing isC. what the future of the computer isD. what future computers can bring us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。