2015届高考考前强化训练试题(4)

2015届高考考前强化训练试题（4）英语第一节.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1—15各题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

Some years ago when I was in my first year in college, I heard Salome Bey sing for the first time. The moment was exciting. Salome’ s 1 filled the room and brought the theater to life. I was so moved that I decided to write an article about her.I 2 Salome Bey, telling her I was from Essence magazine, and that I wanted to meet her to talk about her career. She agreed and told me to come to her studio next Tuesday. When I hung up, I was scared out of my mind. I 3 I was lying. I was not a writer at all and hadn’t even written a grocery list.I interviewed Salome Bey the next Tuesday. I sat there 4 , taking notes and asking questions that all began with, “Can you tell me…” I soon realized that 5 Salome Bey was one thing, but writing a story for a national magazine was just impossible. The 6 was almost unbearable. I struggled for days with draft after draft. Finally I put my manuscript (手稿) into a large envelope and dropped it into a mailbox.It didn’t take long. My manuscript 7 . How stupid of me! I thought. How could I compete in a world of professional writers? Knowing I couldn’t 8 the rejection letter, I threw the unopened envelope into a drawer.Five years later, I was moving to California. While 9 my apartment, I came across the unopened envelope. This time I opened it and read the editor’s letter in 10 : Dear Ms Profit,Your story on Salome Bey is fantastic. Yet we need some 11 materials. Please add those and return the article immediately. We would like to 12 your story soon.Shocked, it took me a long time to 13 . Fear of rejection cost me dearly. I lost at least five hundred dollars and having my article appear in a major magazine. More importantly, I lost years of 14 writing. Today, I have become a full-time writer. Looking back on this experience, I learned a very important lesson: You can’t 15 to doubt yourself.1. A. joy B. voice C. speech D. smile2. A. visited B. emailed C. phoned D. interviewed3. A. admitted B. discovered C. explained D. knew4. A. seriously B. patiently C. nervously D. quietly5. A. fooling B. blaming C. inviting D. urging6. A. hardship B. failure C. comment D. pressure7. A. disappeared B. returned C. spread D. improved8. A. ignore B. deliver C. receive D. face9. A. decorating B. repairing C. cleaning D. leaving10. A. disbelief B. anxiety C. horror D. panic11. A. subjective B. relevant C. private D. reliable12. A. broadcast B. create C. publish D. assess13. A. recover B. prepare C. escape D. concentrate14. A. constant B. endless C. typical D. enjoyable15. A. attempt B. afford C. expect D. pretend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，在空格处填人一个适当的词或使用括号中词语正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答卷标号为16~25的相应位置上。

picture had mountains, too. But these were rugged and bare. Above wasII阅读（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和D项中，选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

AThey say that good wine needs no bush, but a TV show means that people now know Li Jian is a fine wine indeed.On the reality show I am a Singer 3, the 40-year-old singer and song writer has been praised for his Singing ability and, unexpectedly, for his sense of humor. On stage, Li sings quiet songs slowly and “rescues the program”, commented Cheng Zhenwei on People’s Daily Online.Harbin-born Li has a clear and smooth voice, which he inherited from his Peking Operas inger father. And his shy nature and poetic lyrics have also given him the nickname “Poetic Musician”.“In my younger days, music was like therapy,” he told China Daily.Music was also the bridge that got him into Tsinghua University. A self-taught guitarist, Li won a number of singing competitions. He was admitted thanks to Tsinghua’s plan to recruit(招募) students with musical talent.In the 1990s, so-called “campus ballads” were popular in China. Shuimu Nianhua, a group that Li formed with another Tsinghua student called Lu Gengxu, was one of the best groups of the type.But the pair went their separate ways in 2002. Li was tired of doing commercial performances. Also, he didn’t agree with their decision to change their style form folk to rock.Afterward, Li released several albums on his own. They were all in his own musical style: “soft and warm, down-to-earth and intimate”, commented China Radio International.Unlike some other musicians who release their songs quickly, Li took his time to write with heart felt music.“Writing songs is like collecting water in a cup. When the cup is full, the water comes out naturally, ” he told China Daily.For nearly ten years, he did very few interviews or concerts. His low-key life may well have continued if Faye Wong hadn’t sung his song, Legend, at 2010’s CCTV Spring Festival Gala.Li said the song brought him out of his “cave” and back into spotlight: concerts and reality shows have been endless, including this year’s I Am a Singer.26. The author mentioned the good wine in the first paragraph to ________.A. compare Li Jian to great wineB. show that Li Jian likes good wineC. introduce the topic of the passageD. attract readers’ attention to good wine27. Why is Li Jian called a “Poetic Musician”?A. Because he has a shy nature and poetic lyrics.B. Because he can write poems and sing well at the same time.C. Because in his younger days, music was like therapy.D. Because his songs are soft and warm.28. That Shuimu Nianhua broke up was because ________.A. Li Jian wanted to release albums on his ownB. Other members wanted to change their style from folk to rockC. Li was tired of doing commercial performancesD. Both B and C29.What does the underlined sentence mean?A. When musicians are writing songs, they should collect a cup of water.B. Musicians should release their songs quickly.C. Li Jian thought that writing songs needed time to write heart felt music.D. The time Li Jian took to write a song was the same as he collected a cup of water.30.What’s the main idea of the passage?A. Li Jian became popular after attending an reality show I am a Singer 3.B. Some information about an reality show I am a Singer 3.C. A brief introduction of Li Jian and his music.D. Li Jian has been praised for his singing ability and sense of humor.BA long-term study has pointed to a link between breastfeeding and intelligence.The research in Brazil traced nearly 3,500 babies, from all walks of life, and found those who had been breastfed for longer went on to score higher on IQ tests as adults.Dr Bernardo Lessa Horta, from the Federal University of Pelotas in Brazil, said his study offers a unique insight because in the population he studied, breastfeeding was evenly distributed across social class - not something just practiced by the rich and educated.Most of the babies, irrespective of social class, were breastfed - some for less than a month and others for more than a year. Those who were breastfed for longer scored higher on measures of intelligence as adults. They were also more likely to earn a higher wage and to have completed more schooling.Dr Horta believes breast milk may offer an advantage because it is a good source of long-chain saturated fatty acids which are essential for brain development. But experts say the study findings cannot confirm this and that much more research is needed to explore any possible link between breastfeeding and intelligence.Kevin Fenton, Public Health England, said there was strong evidence that breastfeeding provides some health benefits for babies - reduced respiratory and gastrointestinal infections in infancy, for example.He said: "PHE’s advice is that babies should be exclusively breastfed for six months. But they say mothers should still have a choice about whether or not to do it. We recognize however, that not all mothers choose, or are able, to breastfeed and infant formula is the only alternative to breast milk for babies under 12 months old."Dr Colin Michie, chairman of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health’s nutrition committee, said: "There have been many studies on the link between breastfeeding and IQ over the years with many having had their validity challenged."This study however, looks at a number of other factors including education achievement and income at age 30 which makes this study a very powerful one."It is important to note that breastfeeding is one of many factors that can contribute to a child’s outcomes, however this study emphases the need for conti nued and enhanced breastfeeding promotion so expectant mothers are aware of the benefits of breastfeeding."31.What can we know about the experimental subjects of the study?A. They pointed to a link between breastfeeding and intelligence.B. They were nearly 3,500 babies from all over the world.C. Most of them were breastfed.D. They were from the rich and educated families.32.What does Dr. Horta believe?A. His study is a unique one.B. Only the rich and educated breastfeed their babies.C. Breast milk is essential for brain development.D.More research is needed to explore any possible link between breastfeeding andintelligence.33.What can we know from Kevin Fenton’s words?A. That breastfeeding provides health benefits for babies needs strong evidence.B. Mothers choose infant formula for babies under 12 month old.C. Infant formula reduced respiratory and gastrointestinal infections in infancy.D. Not all the babies can be breastfed.34.Which of the following words has the close st meaning to “exclusively”?A. At mostB. At leastC. NearlyD. Frequently35.The purpose of the passage is to tell the readers that ________.A. Longer breastfed babies were more likely to become smarter adults.B. Longer breastfed babies were more likely to earn a higher wage as adults.C. Longer breastfed babies were more likely to complete more schooling.D. Longer breastfed babies were more likely to become rich and educated.CWith the coming of Halloween, doggy costume contests and parades may be held at pet businesses like Petco and PetSmart, and local stores will have details. Dog lovers often include their dogs in the plans. Sometimes rescue groups, like the Haute Dog organization in Long Beach, California, hold Halloween festivities for dogs as a way to raise funds for homeless pets.For ten years, Justin Rudd, Haute Dogs founder, has arranged a celebration that includes a parade, vendor booths, and a costume contest for both dogs and kids. Other fun activities include a pet adoption fair, a dog treat stacking contest, and probably the wildest of all, a Lick or Treat booth where, for only $1 you can get a big sloppy face lick and kiss from a Bulldog. Worth every penny!This year they expect more than 500 costumed dogs and several thousand spectators to show up. And, as in the past, all this fun is expected to raise thousands of dollars for spay/neuter programs, Operation Santa Paws and Haute Dogs.If your dog is one of those well behaved, friendly sorts, you may want to check the Internet, newspapers, shelters, and vet offices for information on local Halloween celebrations that include dogs. Many of these benefit homeless animals. Finding a costume for your dog can be really fun and easy. Pet costumes have become quite popular and are available online, and in many retail stores, including dollar stores, or you can be creative and make your own.If you choose to stay home, you and your dog can still dress up in costume and give out some healthy treats to any dogs who may come trick-or-treating. Part of Halloween family fun can be gathering the kids in the kitchen and making some homemade doggy treats.It’s a good idea to give the family a quick brush-up on Halloween safety for dogs before the celebration begins. With all the gooey, sugary goodies floating around, it’s importa nt that all, especially chocolates, are kept well out of reach of the dog. Remember also that many treats contain xylitol(木糖醇) which is poisonous to dogs. Not all dogs like parties or enjoy attention from strangers. Some are actually frightened by the costumes. If your dog is one of these, his feelings should be respected. Let him stay in a safe place at home where he will feel secure. You can always take him some treats after all the festivities are over.36.Why do rescue groups sometimes hold Halloween festivals for dogs?A.To have fun during Halloween.B.To raise money for homeless pets.C.To find out the best dog.D.To arise people’s awareness of pet protection.37.Which of the following activities is probably the wildest?A. A pet adoption fair.B. A costume contest for both dogs and kids.C. A dog treat stacking contest.D. A Lick or Treat booth38. We can know from Paragraph 4 that ________.A.People can get information on Halloween activities in different ways.B.Every dog is welcome to take part in the contest.C.Pet costumes are popular and are mainly sold online.D.It is interesting but expensive to find a costume for the dog.39.What shall we do about extremely shy dogs?A.Dress them up in costume.B.Go to many parties with them.C.Draw people’s attention to them.D.Let them enjoy safety at home.40. The best title for this passage should be ________.A.How to enjoy your Halloween.B.The importance of Halloween.C.Halloween activities for dogs.D.How to make the dogs happy.DIf you’re trying to find out what to study in college, a new report suggests you would do well choosing a major in science, technology, engineering or math.The report, based on Census and National Science Foundation data analyzed by the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce, shows that professions that depend heavily on skills learned in these fields are the second-fastest growing occupational group in the United States, after health care.While traditional fields like computer engineering and laboratory research make up about 5 percent of the work force, demand for science, technology, engineering and math skills is spreading far beyond, to occupations in manufacturing, transportation and mining, as well as to sales and management. As a result, the study argues that there is a shortage of so-called STEM workers.With a shortage of people trained in such fields, many technology and scientific companies in the United S tates are forced to employ people from abroad, the study’s authors say.According to the study, people with talent in science, technology, engineering or math don’t often major in such subjects during college in the first place. Of those graduating with such degrees, only 10 percent go into related fields such as engineering, physical science or architecture.Compared with many other fields outside of these majors, STEM workers can earn higher wages. On average, 65 percent of those who hold a bachelor’s deg ree in such fields will earn more than those who hold master’s degrees in other subjects. Among those with associate’s degrees inthe science and technical fields, 63 percent earn more than those who hold bachelor’s degrees in other subjects.“I’m used to thinking of liberal arts as the foundational degree that gives you lots of choices in a career,” Mr. Carnevale said. Increasingly, he said, science, technology, engineering and math are important to a wide-ranging career. “You get a bigger bump going in, a nd almost at every stage you have other choices,” he said.But don’t count philosophy or literature out, either. Mr. Carnevale said that in surveys of employers, one of the biggest complaints about technical workers is that they “can’t talk and can’t write a memo and have horrible interpersonal skills.” So maybe the best course of study is a double major.41.According to the report, which is the fastest growing occupational group?A. EducationB. Health careC. ScienceD. Accounting42.What do many technology and scientific companies do in the USA because of a shortage ofSTEM workers?A. They .plan to train STEM workers by themselves.B. They hire STEM workers from foreign countries.C. They persuade colleges to train more STEM workers.D. They want to give up hiring STEM workers .43. We can conclude from the passage that ________.A. A science degree is gaining a rising value.B. Everyone should major in science, technology, engineering or math.C. People with a science degree will have the best future.D. Most people with a science degree go into related fields.44. Mr. Carnevale believes that ________.A. Philosophy and literature are not so important for people with science degree.B. Employers focus only on workers practical skills in related fields.C. Employers pay little attention to technical workers’ interpersonal skills.D. People with science degree will have other choices in their career.45.What is purpose of this passage?A. To persuade.B. To educate.C. To inform.D. To advise.第二节信息匹配（共5题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。