英语高考模拟卷-北京市海淀区2015高三一模考试英语试题及答案
北京市海淀区2015届高三第一学期期末练习英语试题-含答案【高考模拟试题】
海淀区高三年级第一学期期末练习英语试题2015.121. My normal monthly emails to and ______ pen pals have disappeared with my tight schedule.A. inB. forC. fromD. through22. - Have you heard about the shark attack accident at the SeaWorld show?- Yea, how horrible! A trainer ______ in front of the audience.A. had been killedB. has been killedC. was killedD. is killed23. The Subway Line 16 ______ in Beijing is planned to open this year.A. being builtB. buildingC. builtD. to build24. This room isn’t actually ______ I wanted when I made my reservation.A. whatB. whereC. whichD. whether25. My boss is very generous, and he is ______ generous when we get a big order.A. veryB. mostC. onlyD. rather26. The spread of the Ebola virus in Nigeria is believed ______ by August, 2014.A. to be controlledB. to have been controlledC. to controlD. to have controlled27. We have an adviser on hand in this activity ______ you have any worries or problems.A. whenB. now thatC. thoughD. in case28. - Do I have to bring my camera tomorrow afternoon?- I think so. We ______ the Botanical Garden then.A. will be visitingB. are visitingC. have visitedD. visit29. - The zookeeper was really annoyed with me.- How could he have been if you ______ stones at the animals?A. didn’t throwB. don’t throwC. hadn’t thrownD. haven’t thrown30. Every Monday, my English teacher would cheerfully ask me ______ my weekend had been.A. thatB. ifC. whatD. how31. With doubts ______ through my mind, I felt it necessary to carry out a research.A. to runB. runC. runningD. having run32. - You seem busy these days.- Yes. I’m writing a story. You know, it’s really not easy to write ______ with attractive plots.A. thisB. oneC. itD. that33. According to the latest BBC news, a five-year-old boy from England ______ the youngest computer specialist in the world.A. becameB. becomesC. had becomeD. has become34. The glorious moment would live in my mind ______ our football team won the championship.A. whenB. whereC. thatD. which35. - Tom, why don’t we help our son work on his papers?- We’ve already do ne more than we ______. He is on his own this time.A. wouldB. shouldC. couldD. might完型填空He Had a GoIt was a cool spring evening in Melbourne, Australia. I drove to my boxing gym for a Friday night training session. After ______ (36) up, I started training. Then I noticed a tall and slim young man walkingthrough the doors. There was something about him that caught my ______ (37).Before long, I realized that he might have a mental illness. Having volunteered for mental illness support groups, I really ______ (38) his problems when I looked at him.He paid for the session, put on a pair of gloves and then started hitting the punching bags. I watched him from a ______ (39) and wanted to help him to punch straighter and better. Then I felt it was best to leave that up to the trainer who was ______ (40) watching him.After a few seconds of punching the bag, he stopped and started staring at the ______ (41). The trainer went up to him and ______ (42) to help him. It was almost like he woke up from a dream. He ______ (43) eye contact with the ceiling at once.Then the bell rang and it was the end of the round. ______ (44) rounds we are required to do five pushups (俯卧撑), ______ (45) all the boys that were training that night did five pushups. He ______ (46) to complete his five pushups. The bell sounded again and the next round began. He punched the bags for a few seconds and then he ______ (47). This time he was staring at the walls which were decorated with boxing posters.It was clear to me that he could not ______ (48) for long.When I finished training, I decided to go up to him and offer him my help. I held the bag for him and asked him to punch. He ______ (49) the bag a few times and then stopped again.I smiled at him and asked, “Do you like boxing?”He replied with a very shy ______ (50) on his face, “Yes, boxing is alright.”What else could I do than ______ (51) this man and his willingness to give it a go? Most people put self-imposed (自我强加的) ______ (52) on their lives and stop themselves from having a go. I kept thinking about this man while admiring him for even turning up to a boxing gym, let alone training at what appeared to be his ______ (53).There are many lessons to learn from this man. What I ______ (54) admired about this man was that he had a go! That is what ______ (55) ordinariness from greatness.So what will you have a go at?36. A. lifting B. running C. warming D. going37. A. heart B. attention C. breath D. imagination38. A. experienced B. mentioned C. overcame D. understood39. A. distance B. box C. poster D. screen40. A. still B. even C. also D. ever41. A. bags B. walls C. ceiling D. trainer42. A. offered B. promised C. seemed D. planned43. A. made B. broke C. kept D. avoided44. A. Before B. Through C. During D. Between45. A. for B. but C. or D. so46. A. struggled B. preferred C. refused D. decided47. A. slowed B. stopped C. continued D. hesitated48. A. stand B. stay C. concentrate D. remember49. A. hit B. felt C. grasped D. watched50. A. view B. look C. sight D. scene51. A. accept B. appreciate C. motivate D. notice52. A. targets B. burdens C. limitations D. minds53. A. worst B. fullest C. greatest D. hardest54. A. really B. hardly C. merely D. nearly55. A. prevents B. protects C. transforms D. separates阅读理解 ASummer is slipping away from me. Some days, it makes me want to cry. Other days, I feel a sense of expectation within me just thinking about fall that makes me want to burst. Tonight, all five of us were in the family room doing our own things.At this moment, my littlest kid is my number one trouble and my number one joy. He has a tooth on the way and although it’s such a tiny thing, it’s causing so much grief. I’m holding hi m a lot and I’m not going to lie. I live for his afternoon nap (小睡) so I’m able to actually get dressed and use the restroom.The big E is starting school soon. The other day, I found myself a bit depressed about the end of summer and the beginning of another school year. I looked out of our front window with eyes that were heavy and a bit teary. Then, I suddenly realized just how silly this end of summer depression of mine is. I can’t c hange time. But, I can change my emotions and my thoughts. I decided not to spend my final days of summer vacation walking around with a sad face. I decided to hug the last few days of summer and remind myself that before I know it, we will be back in our school routine and all will go well.This week we plan on meeting teachers. I’m taking m y girl to have her nails done before her first day of kindergarten. We want to bake a few dozen cookies. We’ll take our evening walks as usual and stay up late. And last but not least, I’ll get school cloth ready, I’ll pack lunches and write lunch notes, we’ll read“The Kissing Hand,”like we normally do, and I’ll tuck (掖好被子) my third grader and kindergartener in their little beds before the big first day.Thank you summer, you’ve been warm and wonderful, you’ve been sweet and sticky, you’ve been refreshing and exactly what we need. And your sunsets have been amazing, so thank you.56. According to Paragraph 1, the author __________.A. feels excitedB. has mixed feelingsC. feels worriedD. has bad feelings57. How will the author spend the final days of the summer vacation?A. Live a simple life.B. Stay at home and relax herself.C. Treasure the vacation.D. Walk around witha depressed face.58. From the passage, we can learn that the author __________.A. is fond of reading novelsB. has two annoying childrenC. often takes evening walksD. has notime to get dressed BEver walked to the shops only to find, once there, you’ve completely forgotten what you went for? Or struggled to remember the name of an old friend? For years we’ve accepted that a forgetful brain is as much a part of ageing as wrinkles and grey hair. But now a new book suggests that we’ve got it all wrong. According to The Secret Life of the Grown-up Brain, by science writer Barbara Strauch, when it comes to the important things, our brains actually get better with age. In fact, she argues that some studies have found that our brain hits its peak between our 40s and 60s – much later than previously thought. Furthermore, rather than losing many brain cells as we age, we retain them, and even produce new ones well into middle age. For years it’s been assumed that brain, much like the body, declines with age. But the longest, largest study into what happens to people as they age suggests otherwise.This continuing research has followed 6,000 people since 1956, testing them every seven years. It hasfound that on average, participants performed better on cognitive (认知的) tests in their 40s and 50s than they had done in their 20s. Specifically, order people did better on tests of vocabulary, verbal memory (how many words you can remember) and problem solving.Where they performed less well was number ability and perceptual speed – how fast you can push a button when ordered. However, with more complex tasks such as problem-solving and language, we are at our best at middle age and beyond. In short, researchers are now coming up with scientific proof that we do get wiser with age.Neuroscientists are also finding that we are happier with ageing. A recent US study found older people were much better at controlling and balancing their emotions. It is thought that when we’re younger we need to focus more on the negative aspects of life in order to learn about the possible dangers in the world, but as we get older we’ve lea rned our lessons and are sub-consciously aware that we have less time left in life: therefore, it becomes more important for us to be happy.59. Barbara Strauch probably agrees that __________.A. the young are better at handling important thingsB. people’s brains work best between their 40s and 60sC. ageing leads to the decline of the function of the brainD. wrinkles and grey hair are the only symbols of ageing60. The continuing research has found older people perform better on __________.A. vocabulary testsB. number abilityC. perceptual speedD. body balance61. People are happier with age because __________.A. they learn to value the time leftB. they know how to share feelingsC. they cannot focus on negative aspectsD. they do not realize the possible dangers62. What is the main idea of the passage?A. People get wiser with age.B. People get more forgetful with age.C. People get happier with age.D. People get more self-aware with age.CEveryone procrastinates. We put things off because we don’t want to do them, or because we have too many other things on our plates. Putting things off –big or small –is part of being human. But procrastination does have consequences. When your procrastination leaves you feeling discouraged, it is time to take action, and one of the best ways to get rid of it is to make an un-scheduled.An un-schedule is a weekly calendar of all the ways in which your time is already accounted for. You consider not only your timed commitments such as classes and meetings, but also your untimed activities such as meals, exercise, time with friends, and the like. Once you have made your un-schedule, you may be able to see your time is often filled with more activities than you realize, for instanc e, that you really don’t have five hours to spend writing on the night before your paper i s due. Procrastinators’ views of time tend to be unrealistic, and the un-schedule can help you outline a realistic plan. By planning accordingly, you will not only get a better ni ght’s sleep, you may also end up with a better paper.The un-schedule might also be a good way to get started on a larger project, such as a term paper or an honors paper. You may think that you h ave “all semester” to get the writing done, but if you really map out how much time you have available to write on a daily and weekly basis, you will see that you need to get started sooner, rather than later. In addition, the un-schedule may reveal especially busy weeks or months, which will help you budget time for long-term projects.Perhaps most importantly, the un-schedule can help you examine how you spend your time. You may be surprised at how much time you spend watching television, and decide to make a change. It’s especially important that you build time for fun activities into your un-schedule. Otherwise, you will procrastinate in order to steal time for relaxation.You can also use the un-schedule to record your progress towards your goal. Reward yourself for your small successes. Seeing what you’ve achieved wi ll help you reinforce (强化) the productive behavior, and you will feel more motivated in the following process.As you explore ways to conquer procrastination, don’t expect overnight transformation. You developed the habit over a lon g time; you aren’t going stop magically. But you can change the behavior, bit by bit. If you start to make an un-schedule now, you will eventually develop new habits.63. From Paragraph 2, we can know that procrastinators __________.A. usually have sleeping problemsB. tend to be unrealistic in daily lifeC. spend more time in doing exerciseD. often fail to notice untimed activities64. Which of the following statements best reflects an un-schedule?A. “Now I have more time for fun.”B. “I can start my big project later.”C. “I’ll treat myself to a movie for my progress.”D. “I’m going to have more time to finish my paper.”65. According to the writer, people need to make an un-schedule because of their __________.A. interests in doing things differentlyB. determination to try out new thingsC. inability to manage time properlyD. lack of concentration on a project66. The author writes the passage to __________.A. show concernsB. offer suggestionsC. express dissatisfactionD. make commentsDI wish documentaries, not movies. I read history books, not fiction. I use every free moment to accomplish one of the tasks on my never-ending checklist, and I am completely filled with thoughts of productivity. An hour sleeping is an hour wasted. And like the rest of 21st century America, I like it. But this fixation on productivity is increasingly destroying character and transforming men into robots.New York Times columnist David Brooks warned American University students of this cultural decline in a speech. “We cut off all things spiritual and emotional in a competitive urge to stand out”, he said, “The pressure to succeed professionally, to acquire skills, to do the things you need to do to succeed in an information age economy really became the overwhelming (难以应付的) pressure, and it sort of eclipses the thinking about character and morality.Many students happily go to college, viewing it as a next step on their rise to professional achievement. Forcing as many success-building activities into their schedules as they can, they enjoy keeping busy with little sleep. “Today’s outstanding kids are likely to spend their afternoons an d weekends shuttling from one skill-improving activity to the next,” Brooks wrote in an article, “We fear failur e more than we desire success.”A century ago, college was about character building. Today, our characters are in decline. We are experts on economics, material things and professional skills. We fail to discuss and understand relationships, emotions and all things spiritual. Philosophers Karl Popper divided the world into two categories: Clocks and Clouds. Clock problems are those that can be taken apart, examined and solved through deductive reasoning (演绎推理). Clouds cannot be taken apart. Cloud problems represent whole systems that need tobe understood in a different way.“When we have a Cloud problem, we try to turn into a Clock problem,” Brooks said. And in a reason-centered culture, adding titles to one’s resume becomes a trend. At American University, 85 percent of seniors (and 89 percent of business majors) graduate with at least one practical experience which is often helpful to a student’s future career, but can sometimes draw focus away from academics.T o prevent the death of man’s char acter, Brooks urges rediscovering our human natures through falling in love. And by love he means love for a task, job, or another person. “Synchronicity is key to happiness,” he said. Rather than crazily increasing our long lists of accomplishments, we need to lose ourselves in what we do, and success will come on its own.67. From Paragraph 1, we can learn that people __________.A. are controlled by timeB. are keen on reading booksC. are changing their charactersD. are eager to achieve more68. In Paragraph 2, the underlined word “eclipses” means __________.A. deletesB. weakensC. worsensD. emphasizes69. The last paragraph mainly tells us that __________.A. love is more important than focusB. the focus on human natures countsC. more work contributes to happinessD. success comes from devotion to work.70. The purpose of this passage is to __________.A. bring awareness to character buildingB. stress the importance of productivityC. warn about the pressure to seek successD. criticize students’desire for achievements七选五Weighing the OptionsMaking decisions when shopping is often a tough call. Even if you’re satisfied with the first dress you try on, would you go on looking for alternatives, comparing styles and prices, until literally dropped dead? Psychology researchers have studied how people make decisions and concluded there are two basic styles. “Maximizes” like to take their t ime and weigh a wide range of options, – sometimes every possible one –before choosing. “Satisficers” would rather be fast than thorough.__________ (71) So even if they see what would seem to meet their requirements, they can’t make a decision until after they’ve examined every option to make sure that they’re making the best possible choice. Researchers followed 548 job-seeking college seniors at 11 schools from October through their graduation in June. They found that the maximizers landed better jobs. __________ (72)“The maximizers is kicking himself because he can’t examine every option and at some point had to just pick something,” they say. “Maximizers make best decisions and end up feeling bad about them. __________ (73)”Satisficers also have high standards, but they are happier than maximizers. Maximizers tend to be more depressed and to report a lower satisfaction with life, his research found.Faced with so many choices in our lives, we need to learn how not to waste time and energy on our decision-making._________ (74) For instance, if you’re picking a restau rant for lunch meeting, first deciding on a certain part of town or type of cuisine can narrow your options.Once you’ve arrived at a decision, stick with it. __________ (75) To limit the number of options you can set a time for decision-making. Say you are buying a new bag, you could spend an amount of time studying features, price and value – but if you give yourself only five minutes to make a decision, and there are onlybags you can consider, y ou’ll save time. You’ll be happier with your decision, too.A. Maximizers are people who want the best.B. First of all, decrease your range of options.C. Comparing is often a must when you make a decision.D. Just accept that no decision is ever completely perfect.E. Satisficers make good decisions and end up feeling good.F. The other is to make decisions more accurately at the beginning.G. Their starting salaries were 20 percent higher but they felt worse about their jobs.WRITING 1 你的英国朋友Tom 将来你家共度除夕，你打算当天下午去地铁站接他。
北京市海淀区高中示范校2015届高三上学期9月开学摸底测试英语试题 Word版含答案
北京市海淀区高中示范校2015年9月高三英语开学摸底测试第一部分：听力理解(共三节，30分)第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你将有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话你将听一遍。
1. How much did the man pay for the car?A. $2,000.B. $4,000.C. $5,000.2. What does the man suggest the woman do?A. Study music.B. Go to the concert.C. Prepare for the exam.3. Why does the man refuse the woman’s invitation?A. He has no time this weekend.B. He doesn’t like the museum.C. He will go to the museum with his mother.4. Where is the small bathroom?A. Upstairs.B. Next to the kitchen.C. Next to the living room.5. What are the speakers talking about?A. Study.B. Sports.C. Work.第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分)听下面4段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几道小题，从每题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有5秒钟时间阅读每小题。
听完后，每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白你将听两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。
6. Where does the man want to spend his holidays?A. On Sandy Beach.B. On a golf course.C. On a peaceful beach.7. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Colleagues.B. Classmates.C. Husband and wife.听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。
英语高考模拟卷-北京市海淀区2015届高三下学期期中练习(一模)英语试题及答案
北京市海淀区2015届高三下学期期中练习（一模）英语试题本试卷共12页，共巧0分。
考试时间120分钟。
注意事项：1．考生务必将答案答在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。
2.答题前考生务必将答题卡上的姓名、准考证号用黑色字迹的签字笔填写。
3.答题卡上选择题必须用2B铅笔作答，将选中项涂满涂黑，黑度以盖住框内字母为准，修改时用橡皮擦除干净。
非选择题必须用黑色字迹的签字笔按照题号顺序在各题目的答题区域内作答，未在对应的答题区域内作答或超出答题区域作答的均不得分。
第一部分：听力理解（共三节，30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1．5分，共7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你将有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话你将听一遍。
1 ．Where is the woman going?A ．To a bank. B．To a mall．C．To a street．2 ．When will the meeting be held？A. This afternoon. B．Tomorrow. C．Next week．3 ．What are the speakers talking about？A. Job.B. Salary.C. Travel.4 ．What is the woman doing？A ．Asking for permission．B．Making a complaint. C．Ordering a dish．5 ．How much will the man pay for the apples？A.＄1 ．B.＄75．C.,＄5．第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共巧分）听下面4段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有5秒钟的时间阅读每小题。
2016海淀高考一模英语试卷及答案Word版 (1)
2015年北京市海淀区高三英语一模试题第二部分：知识运用（共两节，45分）第一节单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，共15分）从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，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。
( )21. My flight was delayed, so I read a book ________ time.A. killB. killingC. to killD. having killed( )22. In the early days, Beijing Opera ______ on open-air stages or in teahouses.A. performedB. was performedC. performsD. is performed( )23. People around us ______ affect our thoughts and behaviors.A. mustB. canC. shouldD. would( )24. Since its start, WeChat ________ into the most popular messaging communication service in China.A. has developedB. developedC. developsD. was developing( )25. The number of Hutongs in Beijing is decreasing, ______ they still attract tourists from all over the world.A. orB. andC. butD. so( )26. With the new family planning policy _______, many young parents are considering having their second child.A. introduceB. introducingC. to introduceD. introduced( )27. _______ astonishes us is that AlphaGo defeated the human champion.A. WhichB. WhenC. ThatD. What( )28. Chinese people‟s spending on overseas trips ______ year by year.A. had risenB. riseC. is risingD. rose( )29. Scott was amazed by the Great Wall, _______ he described as the greatest attraction in Beijing.A. whereB. whichC. whatD. why( )30. The most exciting moment during the Spring Festival is _____ the family enjoy the big dinner together.A. whatB. whyC. whichD. when( )31. ---We‟d better leave now.---No hurry. The train ______ at 10 o‟clock.A. has leftB. leftC. leavesD. would leave( )32. Y ou‟d better exercise at least three times a week ______ you can keep fit.A. so thatB. only ifC. as thoughD. in case( )33. She works in theatre, ________ in her father‟s footsteps.A. to followB. followingC. followedD. being followed( )34. If Mike _______ the half-cooked food then, he would not be in hospital now.A. had not hadB. did not haveC. does not haveD. has not had( )35. ---Could you please show me which boy in the photo is Patrick?---The one _____ red hair.A. inB. overC. ofD. with第二节完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，共30分）The Write FeelingGrowing up in a military family, I moved a lot. I mostly went to __36__ with other kids whose parents were also in the military. But when my dad __37__ from the Marines after twenty years of service, I found myself __38__a civilian school with twelve-year-olds who shared no similar life experience with me.I was a stranger in a strange land. Everyone in my class had grown up together, and they had no room to __39__ for a newcomer. I wore different clothes, had different thoughts, and spoke with an accent. I __40__ for the first few weeks of school. I had no friends, no activities, and no __41__of a bright future. To deal with it all, I began __42__ in my diary every day---stories of adventure, of old friends, of feelings that I could not speak. I wrote as if my life depended on it, as if the very next breath I took could not happen __43__ I wrote down words.One day, my teacher, Mrs. Bush, came to me and asked why I always sat there writing instead of playing with others. I told her I enjoyed writing and __44__ writing to playing. She smiled at me and walked away. About three weeks later, Mrs. Bush gave us a writing assignment. I was __45__that I could now participate in something I knew I excelled in.That night I worked and worked on the essay. I wrote with great __46__. It was my one chance to feel important and __47__ by the class.A few days after we handed in our assignments, Mrs. Bush called me up to the __48__of the classroom. I stood before thirty pairs of eyes looking at me, and I got __49__. Was I in trouble? Did I do something wrong?Then Mrs. Bush told the class how much she __50__ all the work that went into the essay and everyone had done a great job. But, she said, one student stood __51__ as an excellent writer, one with imagination, creativity, and word mastery. That student was me!The class clapped politely and Mrs. Bush handed me my paper, with the following __52__on it: "Malinda, you are an excellent writer. You fill your paper with the breathings of your heart. Please keep on writing and share your __53__of writing with the world. I am proud of you and glad you are in my class."Mrs. Bush helped me feel a sense of __54__, a place of purpose, and a way to survive a transition in life. She helped me gain __55__ in myself that stayed with me beyond sixth grade.( )36. A. church B. school C. war D. work( )37. A. separated B. withdrew C. quit D. retired( )38. A. visiting B. attending C. running D. leaving( )39. A. build B. preserve C. take D. spare( )40. A. struggled B. played C. fought D. exercised( )41. A. memory B. control C. promise D. need( )42. A. reading B. drawing C. writing D. copying( )43. A. unless B. once C. while D. after( )44. A. compared B. applied C. turned D. preferred( )45. A. astonished B. satisfied C. excited D. embarrassed( )46. A. anxiety B. curiosity C. wonder D. passion( )47. A. impressed B. accepted C. challenged D. envied( )48. A. front B. corner C. door D. outside( )49. A. annoyed B. disappointed C. worried D. surprised( )50. A. appreciated B. expected C. recognized D. enjoyed( )51. A. out B. up C. by D. off( )52. A. descriptions B. remarks C. suggestions D. accounts( )53. A. advantage B. purpose C. gift D. idea( )54. A. responsibility B. belonging C. devotion D. relief( )55. A. interest B. imagination C. creativity D. confidence第三部分：阅读理解（共两节，40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，共30分）AFlyingEver since I was old enough to dream, I have imagined myself soaring with the eagles. My love of flying has shaped the way I live and the person I have become. Two years ago, that passion rocketed to new heights when I had the opportunity to visit Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in Arizona. For a whole week I lived in a college dorm, roomed with a total stranger and---best of all---I flew!My group took part in activities ranging from learning about the history of aviation (航空) to flying in state-of-the-art pilot training simulators (模拟装置). At least once a day, I devoted myself to learning one of the world‟s best training aircraft s, the Cessna 182. Not only did I receive thorough ground instruction, but I also got to fly. In total, I flew five hours to receive my private pilot‟s license. In that one joyous and oh-so-short week, my passion for aviation grew even stronger. Now, whenever I see a plane flying overhead, I feel a sense of pride thinking I‟ve done that.During my time in and above the Arizona desert, I learned not only about the mechanics and techniques of aviation, but also about myself and how I see the world. As I floated in that seemingly endless sea of air, I became aware of the variety and complexity of the humanity below. On the ribbons of roadways, each tiny car carried people with hopes and dreams. I wondered if any of those people had ever wished to fly like an eagle. Then I realized that each must have his or her own dreams and ambitions. That‟s what ma kes us unique. We try to respond to something special inside us. I also realized that I was especially fortunate to be making my own dream come true.Everywhere I go, I hear, “Do what makes you happy and you will be happy.” It sounds like standard advice, but I‟ve really thought about it and taken it to heart. I couldn‟t care less about how much money I make or what benefits I receive. I know that I am already in hot pursuit(追逐) of my dreams. And, even if they change, even if they finally don‟t involve avi ation, I‟ll always aim to fly with the eagles.( )56. Two years ago, the author ___________.A. was admitted to a universityB. stayed in a university for one weekC. saw the launch of the rocketD. made good friends with an astronaut( )57. Paragraph 2 is mainly about _________.A. which aircraft the author got to flyB. how the author learned to flyC. what the author learned about simulatorsD. why the author got a pilot‟s license( )58. According to the author, ________ makes people unique.A. flying like an eagleB. trying something specialC. having their own dreamsD. learning unusual techniques( )59. From the last paragraph, we can learn that the author _________.A. cares a lot about money and benefitsB. brings happiness to othersC. pursues his aims whatever happensD. offers advice wherever he goesBDo you know electricity can change the way we taste food? Proving this fact is arevolutionary electric fork designed by Japanese researchers that can make any dishtaste salty.According to Hiromi Nakamura, a Post Doc Research Fellow at Tokyo‟s Meiji University, the technology can be very useful for people on special diets. Patients withhigh blood pressure, for instance, can easily go on a low-salt diet and still enjoydelicious food. And with the fork, there‟s absolutely no risk of over-salting their food. Luckily, the voltage(电压) is so small that there is no risk of electrocution(触电) either.The idea of adding electricity to food was first exposed as an experiment at the Computer Human Interaction Conference in Austin, Texas, in 2012. Nakamura and her team connected a wire to a 9-volt battery and passed it through a straw placed in a cup of sweet lemonade. Volunteers reported that the charged lemonade tasted …blander‟, because the electricity created the taste of salt.Nakamura has improved the technology to be able to transfer an electric charge to food through forks and chopsticks. “The metallic part of the fork is one electrode（电极）, and the handle is the other,” Nakamura explained. “When you take a piece of food with the fork and put it in your mouth, you connect the circuit. When you remove the fork from your mouth, you disconnect the circuit. So it actually works as a switch.”Simon Klose, host of food program Munchies, who recently visited Nakamura to try out the fork himself, called this form of …food hacking‟ one of the greatest eating experiences he‟d ever had. “When I first heard of electric food, it sounded scary,” he said. He later continued to use a charged fork to eat pieces of fried chicken, and found that the saltiness considerably increased as the electricity was connected.Nakamura has been eating …electric‟ food for the past three to four years in an at tempt to understand it better. “For me, …food hacking‟ is about strengthening or weakening real food,” she said. “It may seem like we‟re cooking but we‟re actually working on the human senses.”( )60. The electric fork may benefit people who__________.A. need to go on a dietB. have high blood pressureC. prefer food free of saltD. show interest in tasty food( )61. Paragraph 4 mainly tells us _________.A. how the electric fork worksB. what makes the circuit connectedC. how the technology was improvedD. why the electric fork was invented( )62. From the passage, we learn that the electric fork______.A. creates virtual tasteB. changes people‟s dietsC. helps cure diseasesD. replaces salt in cookingCTea Vs CoffeeTea and coffee are two of the most widely consumed drinks in the United States. With popularity and interest in tea continuing to grow in recent years, many consumers have recently considered making the switch from coffee to tea, if they have not done so already. All the buzz surrounding tea and coffee may have you wondering, what are the differences? As it turns out, the differences are many and varied.In the US, interest in tea ranges from coast to coast with the highest in Hawaii and California but stretching to the eastern states of Vermont and New York. On the other hand, the highest interest in coffee tends to be concentrated more in the north and western regions(地区), with the highest search volumes appearing in the states of Hawaii, Washington and Minnesota.Differences between tea and coffee also vary in origin and production. All tea comes from the harvested leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant, while there are about 60 different species of coffee plants. Production of tea is quicker and more efficient: Camellia sinensis plants only need to grow for three years before they are ready to process; coffee plants take up to five years.Perhaps the most concerning issue consumers have when considering making the switch to tea is the question of caffeine. The good news is, when it comes to tea and caffeine, there is something for everyone. Unlike coffee, which typically only comes in decaffeinated and regular, there are several varieties of tea available, based oncaffeine preference.From herbal teas that are naturally free of caffeine, to high quality green and black teas that offer less than half the caffeine of coffee, to high caffeine teas such as our specially formulated HiCAF® blends that contain slightly more caffeine than a cup of coffee, there is a variety sure to suit your needs. As an added bonus, the lower acidity levels in tea tend to be gentler on the stomach for a more comforting pick-me-up.So what is the answer, coffee or tea? If you are looking for the most healthful benefit possible, tea is probably the winner. They say a picture is worth a thousand words. If, like many Americans, the rising popularity in tea has your interest piqued, the images below will help to clearly spell out the differences between tea and coffee. ( )63. It can be learned from the passage that ______.A. coffee is of much higher production than teaB. tea and coffee are from harvested leaves of plantsC. the popularity of tea is growing constantly in the USD. there is no regional difference in drinking tea and coffee( )64. According to the passage, which of the following contains the least caffeine?A. Green tea.B. Black tea.C. Herbal tea.D. HiCAF® blends.( )65. What is the author‟s attitude to wards tea?A. Positive.B. Cautious.C. Skeptical.D. Negative.( )66. The underlined word “piqued” in the last paragraph probably means.A. reducedB. lostC. expressedD. excitedDBy now, we are all aware that social media has had a tremendous influence on our culture, in business, on the world-at-large. Social media websites revolutionized the way people communicate and socialize on the Web. However, aside from seeing your friends‟ new baby on Facebook, or reading about Justin Bieber‟s latest conflict with the law on Twitter, what are some of the real influences?Social networks offer the opportunity for people to re-connect with their old friends and acquaintances, make new friends, share ideas and pictures, and many other activities. Users can keep pace with the latest global and local developments, and participate in campaigns and activities of their choice. Professionals use social media sites like LinkedIn to enhance their career and business development. Students can work together with their peers to improve their academic and communication skills.Unfortunately, there are a few downsides too to social networking. If you are not careful, immoral people can target you for cyber bullying and disturbance on social sites. School children, young girls, and women can fall victim to online attacks which can create tension and suffering. If you are a victim of cyber bullying, do not take it lying down, but try to take appropriate legal action against the attacker.Many companies have blocked social networks as addicted employees can distract themselves on such sites, instead of focusing on work. In fact, studies show that British companies have lost billions of dollars per year in productivity because of social media addiction among employees.Also, what you carelessly post on the Net can come back to trouble you. Revealing(泄露) personal information on social sites can make users vulnerable(易受伤害的)to crimes like identity theft, stalking, etc. Many companies perform a background check on the Web before hiring an employee. If a potential employee has posted something embarrassing on social media, it can greatly affect their chances of getting the job. The same holds true for our relationships too, as our loved ones and friends may get to know if we post something undesirable on social networks.Social media has its advantages and drawbacks as each coin has two sides. It is up to each user to use social sites wisely to enhance their professional and social life, and exercise caution to ensure they do not fall victim to online dangers.( )67. Paragraph 2 mainly shows that social networks _________.A. benefit users in various waysB. offer professionals good chancesC. guide users to make right choicesD. help students finish their homework( )68. Faced with problems caused by social media, some companies ________.A. take legal action against the attackersB. avoid posting embarrassing informationC. refuse to hire potential addicted employeesD. forbid the use of social networks during work time ( )69. The main purpose of this passage is to _________.A. share experiences in using social mediaB. provide some advice on social problemsC. raise public awareness of social problemsD. remind people to wisely use social media( )70. Which of the following shows the development of ideas in this passage?I: Introduction P: Point Sp: Sub-point(次要点) C：Conclusion第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
北京市海淀区2015届高三下学期期中练习(一模)英语试题
格理班40限时测试I 完形填空（共20小题；每小题2分，共40分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A Different ViewAt age 14, 15 and 16, the way we looked was the most important thing in the world to us. My friends and I wanted nothing less than perfection.In high school, we joined the gymnastics team, and our 1 because even more important to us. We had no fat, only muscle. On the weekends, we would go to the beach, 2 of our flat stomachs.One summer day, all my friends were at my house 3 . At one point, I was running back to the pool. I 4 on a bee, and while it was dyin g under my foot, it stung (蛰) me. I instantly started to feel 5 . That night, I began to run a high fever and my leg and foot were red, hot and swollen. I couldn’t walk. I could barely 6 .When my foot started to go numb, everyone became more 7 . My foot was not getting enough blood. I had to go to the 8 , and my leg hurt as if it were badly broken. I couldn’t move. All I co uld do was think about how soft my middle was becoming. That 9 me more than any concern over my leg.That would all 10 when I heard the doctors mention possibly cutting off my foot. It was still not getting the 11 supply it needed. The doctors would have to speed up their treatment.Never before did I have such great 12 for my foot. And walking seemed like a 13 from the gods. Less and less would I want to hear my friends talk about 14 and who was wearing what. More and more I expected visits from other kids in the hospital, who were quickly becoming my friends.One girl came to visit me 15 . Every time she came, she brought flowers. She was recovering from cancer and felt she should come back and 16 the other patients.She still had no hair, and she was swollen from medications she had been taking. I would not have given this girl a second 17 before. I now loved every inch of her and looked forward to her 18 .Finally, I was improving and soon I went home. My leg was still swollen, 19 I was walking, and I had my foot! When I would go back to the hospital, I often saw my friend. She was still visiting people and 20 good cheer. I thought if even there was an angel on this earth, it had to be her.1. A. grades B. brains C. bodies D. clothes2. A. ashamed B. proud C. sure D. tired3. A. dancing B. chatting C. jogging D. swimming4. A. stepped B. focused C. held D. took5. A. upset B. fearful C. sick D. anxious6. A. jump B. run C. stand D. rest7. A. concerned B. relieved C. surprised D. interested8. A. beach B. hospital C. gym D. school9. A. blamed B. impressed C. shocked D. troubled10. A. change B. bother C. help D. happen11. A. nutrition B. blood C. time D. air12. A. observation B. devotion C. appreciation D. evaluation13. A. gift B. hand C. promise D. treat14.A. homework B. appointment C. movies D. gymnastics15. A. suddenly B. regularly C. eventually D. recently16. A. advise B. encourage C. serve D. instruct17. A. choice B. thought C. glance D. chance18. A. words B. ideas C. flowers D. visits19. A. but B. then C. so D. for20. A. enjoying B. gaining C. discovering D. spreadingII阅读理解（共两节，30分）第一节（共10小题；每小题2分，共20分）AWhat’s on Your Pet’s Mind?In 1977, Irene Pepperberg of Harvard University began studying what was on another creature’s mind by talking to it. Her first experiments began with Alex. Alex was a one-year-old African grey parrot and Irene taught him to produce the sounds of the English language. “I thought if he learned to communicate, I could ask him questions about how he sees the world.”At the time, most scientists didn’t believe animals had any thoughts. They thought animals were more like robots but didn’t have the ability to think or feel. Of course, if you own a pet you probably disagree. But it is the job of a scientist to prove this and nowadays more scientists accept that animals can think for themselves.“That’s why I started my studies with Alex,” Irene said, “Some people actually called me crazy for trying this.”Nowadays, we have more and more evidence that animals have all sorts of mental abilities. Sheep can recognize faces. Chimpanzees (黑猩猩) use a variety of tools and even use weapons to hunt. And Alex the parrot became a very good talker.Thirty years after the Alex studies began. Irene was still giving him English lessons up until his recent death. For e xample, if Alex was hungry he could say “want grape”. Alex could count to six and was learning the sounds for seven and eight. “He has to hear the words over and over before he can correctly say them.” Irene said, after pronouncing “seven” for Alex a few times ina row. Alex could also tell the difference between colors, shapes, sizes, and materials (e.g. wood and metal). Before he finally died, Alex managed to say “seven”.Another famous pet that proved some animals have greater mental skills was a dog called Rico. He appeared on a German TV game show in 2011. Rico knew the names of 200 different toys and easily learned the names of new ones. When Rico became famous, many other dog owners wanted to show how clever their pets were. Another dog called Betsy could understand 300 words.One theory for dog s’ ability to learn a language is that they have ben close companions to humans for many centuries and so their ability to understand us is constantly evolving (进化). While animals can’t do what humans do yet, some scientists believe that examples like Alex and Rico prove that evolution develops intelligence, as well as physical appearance.21. Irene wanted to find out __________.A. what a parrot thinksB. why a parrot can speakC. how parrots make soundsD. if parrots speak English22. Alex learnt new words by __________.A. singing themB. reading themC. writing themD. rehearing them23. The two dogs mentioned in the article could _______.A. understand some wordsB. recognize strange voicesC. copy human gesturesD. tell different colors24. The article concludes that ___________.A. our pets understand what we sayB. dogs may speak to humans one dayC. humans are related to chimpanzeesD. mental ability can evolve in animalsBAs we grow old, we realize that we have so little time to read and there are so many great books that we’ve yet to get around to. Ye re-readers are everywhere around us. For certain fans, re-reading The Lord of the Rings is a conventional practice annually. One friend told me that Jane Austen’s Emma can still surprise him, despite his having read it over 50 times.New sudden clear understandings can be gained from the process of re-reading. Journalist Rebacca Mead, a long-time Englishwoman in New York, first came across George Eliot’s Middlemarch at 17. Since then, she has read it again every five years. With each re-reading, it has opened up further; in each chapter of her life, it has resonated (引起共鸣) differently. Mead evidenced the large number of ways in which really good books not only stand the test of repeat reads, but also offer fresh gifts each time we crack their spines. These kinds of books grow with us.Scientists have also recognized the mental health benefits of re-reading. Research conducted with readers in the US found that on our first reading, we are concerned with the “what” andthe “why”. Second time round, we’re able to better appreciate the emotions that the plot continues to express. As researcher Cristel Russell of the American University explained, returning to a book “brings new or renewed appreciation of both the great book and its r eaders.”It’s true that we often find former selves on the pages of old books (if we’re fond of making notes on the pages). These texts can carry us back to a time and place, and remind us of the kind of person that we were then. We’re changed not only by lived experience but also by read experience – by the books that we’ve discovered since last reading the one in our hand.More so than the movie director or the musician, the writer calls upon our imaginations, using words to lead us to picture this declaration of love or that unfaithfulness in life. A book is a joint project between writers and readers, and we must pour so much of ourselves into reading that our own life story can become connected with the story in the book.Perhaps what’s really strange is that we don’t re-read more often. After all, we watch our favourite films again and we wouldn’t think of listening to an album only once. We treasure messy old paintings as objects, yet of all art forms, literature alone is a largely one-time delight.A book, of course, takes up more time, but as Mead confirms, the rewards make it adequately worthwhile.25. The two books are mentioned in Paragraph 1 mainly to __________.A. attract the attention of readersB. introduce the topic of the passageC. provide some background informationD. show the similarity between re-readers26. The underlined expression “crack their spines” in Paragraph 2 refers to ________.A. recite themB. re-read themC. recall themD. retell them27. It can be learned from the passage that __________.A. reading benefits people both mentally and physicallyB. readers mainly focus on feelings on their first readingC. we know ourselves better through re-reading experienceD. writers inspire the same imaginations as film directors doCEvery day we are exposed to images, videos, music and news. In this age of visual and aural hyper-stimulation, the medium of radio is making a great comeback.“We’re at the beginning of a golden age of audio,” said US-based podcaster Alex Blumberg in an article in The Sydney Morning Herald. In the last month alone, 15 percent of US adults listened to a radio podcast (播客). These statistics, released by Edison Research, show the successful evolution of traditional radio broadcasts to the present day’s digital podcast format. The term “podcast”was invented in 2004, but the trend only started gaining mainstreampopularity in recent years. With the sharp increase in consumer demand for smartphones and tablets, podcast sales have jumped.The appeal of the podcast partly lies in its multiplatform delivery and on-demand capabilities (功能). You can listen during those extra minutes of the day when you’re walking to the shops, waiting in a queue or riding the subway. Similar to television shows, podcasts are generally free to download and most offer new content every week.Donna Jackson, 22, Sydney University media graduate, listens to podcasts two or three times a week, via iTurns. “I listen while I’m wandering around the house doing something else. It makes completing a boring task much more enjoyable… And it’s an easy way of keeping in touch with what’s going on in the rest of the world,” she said, “I mainly listen to BBC podcasts, but recently I’ve also been listening to This American Life and Serial. They have a special skill to really draw you in.”Unlike television and music, the audio format has the potential to create a deep impression on readers. Blumberg says this owes to the podcast’s ability “to create close relationship and emotional connection.” Sydney University undergraduate Hazel Proust, majoring in social work and arts, agrees. “When you’re listening, it feels as if the voice of the podcast’s storyteller is talking directly to you. It’s comforting, ” said Proust.It seems the age-old tradition of verbal storytelling is very much alive and well.28. From the first two paragraphs, we can learn that ________.A. traditional broadcast has come backB. Americans love listening to the radioC. podcasts have become very popular todayD. smartphones sell well because of podcasts29. The writer mentions Donna Jackson mainly to ________.A. tell how young people relax themselvesB. explain why young people like podcastsC. introduce what programs podcasts are presentingD. show how popular podcasts are presenting30. What is probably the best title of the passage?A. Return of RadioB. Opinions of PodcastC. Features of RadioD. Technology of Podcast第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
【真题】2015年北京市海淀区中考英语一模试卷与 解析
2015年北京市海淀区中考英语一模试卷一、听力理解1．（1分）2．（1分）3．（1分）4．（1分）5．（1分）6．（2分）请听一段对话，完成第6至第7小题．6．What's Linda doing now？A．Sleeping．B．Shopping．C．Reading．7．Where will they meet？A．On the playground．B．In the park．C．At the gym．7．（2分）请听一段对话，完成第8至第9小题．8．What will Helen do with her mum？A．Have a lesson．B．Visit her uncle．C．Wash the dishes．9．When will Helen go to the movies？A．This morning．B．This afternoon．C．This evening．8．（2分）请听一段对话，完成第10至第11小题．10．What does Mikewant to draw？A．Birds．B．Flowers．C．Monkeys．11．What is thefirst prize？A．Some money．B．A schoolbag．C．A gold medal．9．（2分）请听一段对话，完成第12至第13小题．12．What's the new librarylike？A．Big．B．Tall．C．Modern．13．Why didn't Robert jointhe library？A．Because he didn't have enough money．B．Because it was far away from his home．C．Because he didn't take his student card．10．（2分）请听一段独白，完成第14至第15小题．14．Why did Lucy learn to cook？A．Because hermum wanted her to take up a hobby．B．Because shewanted to cook a big meal for friends．C．Because herfriends told her that the course was fun．15．What does the speaker want to do in the speech？A．Introduce a few cooking fans．B．Advertise a good cookingschool．C．Share some cooking experiences．11．（5分）请根据所听到的对话内容和提示词语，将所缺的关键信息填写在答题卡的相应位置上．Summer Nights FestivalDay to open：16，the first week of JulyTime to start：at 17pmBand to play：18Cost of T﹣shirt：It；s 19after we buy a ticketThe best way to get there：by 20．二、单项填空12．（1分）My sister Jane is outgoing．We all love______ very much．（）A．him B．her C．us D．you13．（1分）Mother's Day is ______ May 10th this year．（）A．on B．of C．in D．at14．（1分）It's raining．Take an umbrella with you，______ you'll get wet．（）A．and B．but C．so D．or15．（1分）﹣Must we leave the reading room before 5o'clock？﹣No，you ______．You can stay here until 5：30．（）A．can't B．needn't C．mustn't D．shouldn't16．（1分）Look!The girls______ for the talent show happily．（）A．prepare B．will prepareC．are preparingD．prepared17．（1分）﹣______ do you play the guitar？﹣Three times a week．（）A．How much B．How old C．How long D．How often18．（1分）Parents often tell us ______ quiet in public places．（）A．to be B．being C．are D．be19．（1分）Peter is really a brave boy and he ______ to many places by himself since 2010．（）A．traveled B．travels C．is traveling D．has traveled20．（1分）Lots of lessons ______ on the Internet these days．（）A．give B．are givenC．gave D．were given21．（1分）﹣Could you tell me ______ the Great Wall？﹣The day after tomorrow．（）A．when will we visit B．when did we visitC．when we will visit D．when we visited三、完形填空．22．（15分）The LakeThe day when Robert was born was the happiest day of my life．Unfortunately my wife decided she no longer wanted to be married to me．My little boy and I had to （31），only getting to see each other every other weekend．One day，I decided to go fishing with my son，who was about 5years old，at a nearby lake．We arrived at the lake early．Getting out of the car，we brought out all of the fishing equipment and our life jackets and the cooler that had our tasty lunch in it．I could just （32）the day in my mind in hopes that it would never end．We both went out onto the dock（船坞）and I thought，"Do I put his life jacket on first or load the boat first？"I saw him skipping rocks on the water，so I decided to load the boat first．I was just finishing up when I heard the splash．I turned and looked quickly expecting to see Robert（33）standing there，but I did not see him anywhere．I jumped into the water to save my son immediately．I searched and searched but found him nowhere．I came up for a breath hoping to see him above water，now wondering how I could find him in the murky（浑浊的）water．I finally decided to go all the way to the bottom and（34）around，not coming up until I found him．Finally，there on the bottom he was，his arms wrapped around the wooden pole that holds up the dock．I brought him to the（35）and put him on the bank．While both of us were coughing and spitting out water，I just hugged him andwas （36）that I had found him in time．When things finally calmed down，I asked one simple question，"Robert，why were you （37）onto that pole on the bottom of the lake？"He looked at me with the most innocent and loving eyes and simply replied，"I was waiting for you，Daddy．I knew you would come to （38）me．"I thought that I could not be any （39）or any madder at the same time and I just told him，"I sure do love you，sweetheart．"He replied，"I love you too，Dad．" There is no amount of money or cars or jobs or any material thing that could replace being loved and （40）someone so much．I am lucky to have the ability to love on such a high level，and the ability to forgive on the same level．31．A．back B．part C．argue D．move32．A．picture B．enjoy C．show D．spend 33．A．carefully B．happily C．safely D．quietly34．A．walk B．look C．hear D．feel35．A．surface B．centre C．front D．corner 36．A．thoughtful B．regretful C．hopeful D．thankful 37．A．jumping B．holding C．stepping D．pointing38．A．call B．awake C．save D．remind 39．A．funnier B．prouder C．sadder D．cooler 40．A．missing B．touching C．loving D．changing．四、阅读理解23．（6分）World WondersOur world has many famous landmarks．A landmark is a building or place that is special to an area．Some landmarks are built by people．Other landmarks are things in nature，such as a volcano or a waterfall．Here are four famous landmarks built by people．ItalyAustralia41．Where is Machu Picchu？A．In Pisa，Italy．B．In Giza，Egypt．C．In the Andes Mountains in Peru．D．In Sydney，Australia．42．What does Sydney Opera House look like？A．The body of a lion．B．The head of a person．C．A bell tower．D．A ship with sails．43．Which of the following is the oldest？A．Machu Picchu．B．Great Sphinx．C．Leaning Tower of Pisa．D．Sydney Opera House．24．（8分）I found the black and white cat on my front doorway．He was crying like a human baby．Where did he come from？I noticed he had no collar （项圈）．Who would be so careless？I went inside and brought out a can of fish．The cat hungrily ate it up and then walked right inside the house．I wanted to get him out，but I hesitated．Our family never owned pets，but I had always wanted one．Just then，the cat meowed and jumped up onto my leg．Well，he seemed to like me!Maybe I didn't have to give him back after all!The cat kept me owing a lot．I knew I had to go to the store and get some cat food．On my way out，I saw a sign on the telephone pole：Black and white，very friendly．If you find him，please call us at 617﹣58463302．We are worried sick．"Hmm，"I thought．"If you were so worried about your kitten，maybe you should have taken better care of him!"When I walked into the pet store，I saw a group of kids hanging up notices about thissame cat there．"I can't believe I lost my cat!"a little boy in a wheelchair cried to his parents．"I couldn't get to the open door in time!"I looked at the notices on the wall．It was surely the cat I had back at home．Then the truth of the situation hit me：I had stolen a little boy's cat!Now I realized there was a lot I didn't understand．I tried to explain why I should keep the cat by convincing myself the owners deserved to lose him．Now I saw that it was all a big mistake．I walked to the little boy．"I have your cat，"I told him．"I'm sorry．I just found him and fed him．He's at my house．"The little boy began to cry with laughter．He blew his nose and gave me a great big hug．"Thank you so much!I was just about to put a new collar on him when he ran out of the door．I couldn't chase him!Because of my…you know…my legs．""I'll be right back，"I told him．I ran home to get the cat and reunite owner and pet．44．What did the writer think of the cat's owner at first？A．Lazy．B．Loving．C．Careless．D．Friendly．45．What did the writer see in the pet store？A．Kids hanging up notices about the cat．B．Pets walking around playing there．C．Boys looking for their pets there．D．Owners showing off their cats．46．Why did the writer run home to get the cat？A．Because the boy asked her to give back his cat．B．Because she wanted to find the cat a better owner．C．Because the boy promised not to lose the cat again．D．Because she knew the boy loved and owned the cat．47．What can we know from the story？A．Not all kids are lucky enough to own pets．B．Sometimes we make a judgement too soon．C．Too often we enjoy cats as good company．D．Everyone should help people in trouble．25．（8分）Need to buy something？Why go to a store？Buy it on the Internet!Need it now？Why wait？Ask for next﹣day delivery!Each day，more and more people try online shopping．In fact，online sales have doubled in the last ten years．But not everyone is excited．Some scientists now say that online shopping is bad for the environment．People are surprised to hear this．"They think，‘I don't need to drive，and the business doesn't need to build a store，so there will be less pollution，'"says Nuria Prost，an environmental scientist．"But it is not so simple．In fact，online shopping is wasteful．It also adds to air pollution．"In truth，the Internet is not always as good a friend to the environment as it seems．For example，most people thought that the Internet would help offices use less paper and other materials．But paper use increased by 33percent between 1986and 1997．"Online shopping could have similarly negative effects，"says Nevil Cohen，a professor of environmental science．Part of the problem is what people are buying these days．In the past，people bought things on the Internet that did not require much packing material，such as books and clothing．But now people also shop online for large，heavy products such as televisions，computers，and furniture．These products need to be packed in large amounts of plastic and paper．This creates a lot of waste．Another problem caused by online shopping is air pollution．When customers buy products and ask for next﹣day delivery，companies often have to send them by air．Airplanes use much more fuel than cars and produce more carbon dioxide（CO2）．When people buy a lot of different things from different online businesses，this creates even more travel by airplane．Online product returns are also a problem．For example，an online shoe store may allow customers to return shoes without extra pay if they are the wrong size．This doubles the packing material and number of airplane trips required to sell one pair of shoes．"If people want to protect the environment，they need to think before they shop，"says Prost．"People need to ask themselves：Is this exactly what I want？Do I really need it tomorrow，or can I wait？"Online stores can also charge（收费）customers for returns．This may make people shop more carefully．"Online shopping is fast and easy，"says Prost，"but we can't forget the negative effects it has on the environment．"48．Why does online shopping create a lot of waste？A．Because companies charge more for product returns．B．Because people buy too many things they don't need．C．Because paper use has increased by 33percent from 1986to 1997．D．Because large，heavy products require much packing material．49．What do companies do to meet the needs of the next﹣day delivery？A．Prepare more products．B．Get more workers to pack．C．Send the products by air．D．Open more stores in cities．50．Prost probably agrees that．A．people should drive to stores to buy thingsB．online shopping adds pollution to the environmentC．online shopping saves more than shopping in a storeD．people can buy things online without careful consideration51．What is probably the best title of the passage？A．A Good Deal to Make？B．A Different Lifestyle to Keep？C．A Cleaner Way to Shop？D．A New Business to Start？26．（8分）"You expect your friends to see you in a positive manner，but they also are observers of the personalities that could cause you an early death，"said Joshua Jackson，an assistant professor of psychology in Arts & Sciences．Published in the journal Psychological Science，the study shows that your personality at an early age can predict how long you will live across 75years and that close friends are usually better than you at recognizing these traits．"Our study shows that people are able to observe and evaluate（评价）a friend's personality exactly enough to predict early death years down the road，"Jackson said．"It suggests that people are able to see important characteristics related to health even when their friends were，for the most part，healthy and many years from death．"While other studies have shown that a person's view of his or her own personality can be helpful in evaluating death risks，there has been little research on whether a close friend's personality evaluation might also predict the chances of a long life．To explore this question，Jackson and colleagues analyzed data（数据）from a longitudinal study that in the 1930s began following a group of young people in their mid﹣20s．The study included wide﹣ranging data on participant（参与者）personalities，both self﹣reported and as reported by close friends．Using information from follow﹣up studies and searches of death certificates（证书），Jackson and colleagues were able to record dates of death for all but a few study participants．Peer（同龄人）evaluations of personality were stronger predictors of death risks than were self﹣evaluations of personality．"There are two possible reasons for the advantage of peer evaluations over self﹣evaluations，"Jackson said．"First，friends may see something that you miss；they may have some insight that you do not．Second，because people have several friends，we are able to average the characteristics of any one friend to get a more trustworthy evaluation of personality．With self﹣reports，people may miss certain sides of themselves and we are not able to counteract（抵抗）that because there is only one you，only one self﹣report．"The study also shows some gender differences in self﹣evaluation：Men's self﹣evaluations of personality were somewhat useful in predicting their lifespans（寿命），whereas the self﹣reports of women had little predictive value．"This is one of the longest studies in psychology，"Jackson said．"It shows how important personality is in influencing important life outcomes like health，and that information from friends can play a critical role in understanding a person's health issues．52．What can we learn from Paragraph 2？A．People's health is related to their friends．B．Friends can predict lifespans better than us．C．An early personality evaluation helps us live longer．D．The study shows most people can live across 75years．53．The underlined word"insight"in Paragraph 6probably means""．A．adviceB．influenceC．imaginationD．understanding54．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage？A．People with more close friends have better personalities．B．Self﹣evaluations have advantages over peer evaluations．C．Men predict their lifespans more exactly than women．D．The findings are based on participants'disease data．55．What can we infer from the last paragraph？A．Friends'personality evaluations can help recognize health risks．B．Best friends play an important role in treating certain diseases．C．Psychology studies may influence personality development．D．Personality has little important effect on people's health．五、阅读短文，根据短文内容，从短文后的五个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项．每个选项只能用一次．27．（10分）The Same But DifferentMaggie and Sarah are twin sisters．They were born just a few minutes apart，and they look exactly alike．They both have blonde hair and green eyes．（56）．Sometimes other students at school have a hard time telling them apart．Maggie and Sarah like going to the same school．This is because they are not just twin sisters，but best friends too．They have a lot in common．（57）．Both girls spend a lot of time together with their family，and they both like to play with their dog，Callie．（58）．Maggie likes to play sports．She is on a soccer team and a basketball team．Sarah doesn't really like sports．She likes to dance．There are other differences between them too．（59）．Maggie likes to read mystery books，but Sarah likes to read books about animals．Maggie gets better grades in reading and Spanish，but Sarah gets better grades in math and science．Everyone is different in her or his own way．Maggie and Sarah like being different from each other as much as they like being similar．（60）．六、阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题．28．（10分）Do you worry about your health？Have you tried to run or walk for exercise and then quit？If you answer yes，you should try a new type of exercise：aquatic exercise．Aquatic exercise is a kind of exercise you do in a swimming pool．For example，you can run，walk，or even do a mind﹣body practice，such as yoga．More and more people are trying aquatic exercise．In the United States，the numberhas grown by 25% in recent years．People in other countries are also doing aquatic exercise more frequently．Aquatic exercise has many benefits．First of all，it feels easier than exercising on land．Why？You weigh about 90% less in the pool．It is also better for your knees than running or walking．Aquatic exercise feels easy，but you still burn calories（卡）．Water is 1，000times thicker and heavier than air．In the same amount of time，you can burn more calories in the pool than in the gym．That's because it takes more energy to move in the water．But what if you are scared of the water？No problem!There is nothing to worry about．Aquatic exercise is safe and easy to learn．It doesn't require any special skills．For most kinds of aquatic exercise，you don't even need to know how to swim．In fact，most people say they feel more relaxed in the water．They stop thinking about the things that make them anxious．The cool and quiet environment makes them exercise more．Aquatic exercise is suitable for everyone．You can do it at any age．It can even help people who have been hurt in accidents．With aquatic exercise，they can move in ways they can't on land．For example，some people who can't walk can walk and even run in the water．So are you looking for a fun new way to improve your health？Why not try？Join the millions of people who are burning calories while keeping cool in the pool．61．Where do people do aquatic exercise？62．Why do people burn more calories while doing aquatic exercise？63．Is it difficult to learn aquatic exercise？64．Who is aquatic exercise suitable for？65．What is the passage mainly about？．七、书面表达29．（15分）根据中文和英文提示，写一段意思连贯、符合逻辑、不少于50词的回信．信的开头和结尾已给出，其词数不计入所要完成的回信内．请不要写出你的校名和姓名．假如你叫李华，你的美国朋友Emily通过邮件想了解使你发生改变的人．请你谈谈她/他是谁，发生了什么令你改变的事，以及你的感悟．2015年北京市海淀区中考英语一模试卷参考答案与试题解析一、听力理解1．（1分）【解答】略2．（1分）【解答】略3．（1分）【解答】略4．（1分）【解答】略5．（1分）【解答】略6．（2分）请听一段对话，完成第6至第7小题．6．What's Linda doing now？A．Sleeping．B．Shopping．C．Reading．7．Where will they meet？A．On the playground．B．In the park．C．At the gym．【解答】略7．（2分）请听一段对话，完成第8至第9小题．8．What will Helen do with her mum？A．Have a lesson．B．Visit her uncle．C．Wash the dishes．9．When will Helen go to the movies？A．This morning．B．This afternoon．C．This evening．【解答】略8．（2分）请听一段对话，完成第10至第11小题．10．What does Mikewant to draw？A．Birds．B．Flowers．C．Monkeys．11．What is thefirst prize？A．Some money．B．A schoolbag．C．A gold medal．【解答】略9．（2分）请听一段对话，完成第12至第13小题．12．What's the new librarylike？A．Big．B．Tall．C．Modern．13．Why didn't Robert jointhe library？A．Because he didn't have enough money．B．Because it was far away from his home．C．Because he didn't take his student card．【解答】略10．（2分）请听一段独白，完成第14至第15小题．14．Why did Lucy learn to cook？A．Because hermum wanted her to take up a hobby．B．Because shewanted to cook a big meal for friends．C．Because herfriends told her that the course was fun．15．What does the speaker want to do in the speech？A．Introduce a few cooking fans．B．Advertise a good cookingschool．C．Share some cooking experiences．【解答】略11．（5分）请根据所听到的对话内容和提示词语，将所缺的关键信息填写在答题卡的相应位置上．Summer Nights FestivalDay to open：16略，the first week of JulyTime to start：at 17略pmBand to play：18略Cost of T﹣shirt：It；s 19略after we buy a ticketThe best way to get there：by 20略．【解答】略二、单项填空12．（1分）My sister Jane is outgoing．We all love______ very much．（）A．him B．her C．us D．you【解答】答案：B 根据My sister Jane可知，下文喜爱的是上文提到的妹妹，放于动词之后应使用宾格，表示"她"．又知him是宾格，意为他；her是宾格，应为她；us是宾格，意为我们；you是宾格，意为你（们）．所以此处应用her，故选B．13．（1分）Mother's Day is ______ May 10th this year．（）A．on B．of C．in D．at【解答】答案：A 根据时间May 10th，可知这是具体到了某一天，用on．on+具体到某一天；of表示所属；in+年、月、季节等；at+时间点．故选A．14．（1分）It's raining．Take an umbrella with you，______ you'll get wet．（）A．and B．but C．so D．or【解答】答案：D选项A：和、又，表并列关系；选项B：但是，表转折关系；选项C：所以，表因果关系；选项D：用于祈使句，意为"否则的话"．根据题干"Take an umbrella with you"（随身带一把伞）与"you'll get wet"（你会被淋湿的），取or用于祈使句，意为"否则的话"，故选D．15．（1分）﹣Must we leave the reading room before 5o'clock？﹣No，you ______．You can stay here until 5：30．（）A．can't B．needn't C．mustn't D．shouldn't【解答】答案：B．can't不可能；mustn't禁止；shouldn't不应该；needn't不必．根据Must we leave the reading room before 5o'clock？可知这里是must引导的一般疑问句，再根据No，可知这里是作出must引导的一般疑问句的否定回答．must 的意思是一定，必须，它引导的一般疑问句通常用needn't或don't have to回答．意为"不必"．故选B．16．（1分）Look!The girls______ for the talent show happily．（）A．prepare B．will prepareC．are preparingD．prepared【解答】答案：C根据现在进行时常见的特征词：Look"看"，可知接下来描述的动作是正在进行当中的，故用现在进行时，现在进行时的结构为is/am/are+动词的现在分词，再根据该句中的主语是girls为第三人称复数，故填are preparing，故选C17．（1分）﹣______ do you play the guitar？﹣Three times a week．（）A．How much B．How old C．How long D．How often【解答】答案：D 根据答语Three times a week可知，此句是频率短语，上文应该是就频率提问．又知how much多少（对不可名词的数量进行提问）；how old 多少岁（对年龄提问）；how long多长时间（对段时间进行提问）；how often多久一次（对频率进行提问）；所以此处应用How often，故选D．18．（1分）Parents often tell us ______ quiet in public places．（）A．to be B．being C．are D．be【解答】答案：A．根据Parents often tell us ______ quiet in public places．父母们经常告诉我们在公共场合要安静．可知句子里有动词tell的用法，其用法是：tell sb to do sth，短语中的不定式to do sth 作宾语us的补足语，结合语境，故选A．19．（1分）Peter is really a brave boy and he ______ to many places by himself since 2010．（）A．traveled B．travels C．is traveling D．has traveled【解答】答案：D．根据…he ______ to many places by himself since 2010．结合选项可知自从2010年以来他自己已经游览了许多地方了，强调这种动作的持续，结合关键标志词since，可知句子用现在完成时，其构成是：has/have+p．p；结合语境，故选D．20．（1分）Lots of lessons ______ on the Internet these days．（）A．give B．are givenC．gave D．were given【解答】答案：B根据句中时间状语为these days"如今，现在"可判断句子为一般现在时，主语Lots of lessons 是谓语动词give 的承受者二者是被动关系，故用被动语态，所以空处为一般现在时的被动语态，一般现在时的被动语态的结构为is/am/are+及物动词的过去分词．故选B．21．（1分）﹣Could you tell me ______ the Great Wall？﹣The day after tomorrow．（）A．when will we visit B．when did we visitC．when we will visit D．when we visited【解答】答案：C．根据Could you tell me ______ the Great Wall？结合选项可知你能告诉我我们什么时候将参观长城吗？﹣The day after tomorrow后天．可知句子是一个宾语从句，结合回答语The day after tomorrow"后天．"是一般将来时的标志词，所以从句应用一般将来时，排除BD；从句里的疑问词是表示时间的when，宾语从句的语序应用陈述句语序，排除A．故选C．三、完形填空．22．（15分）The LakeThe day when Robert was born was the happiest day of my life．Unfortunately my wife decided she no longer wanted to be married to me．My little boy and I had to （31）B，only getting to see each other every other weekend．One day，I decided to go fishing with my son，who was about 5years old，at a nearby lake．We arrived at the lake early．Getting out of the car，we brought out all of the fishing equipment and our life jackets and the cooler that had our tasty lunch in it．I could just （32）A the day in my mind in hopes that it would never end．We both went out onto the dock（船坞）and I thought，"Do I put his life jacket on first or load the boat first？"I saw him skipping rocks on the water，so I decided to load the boat first．I was just finishing up when I heard the splash．I turned and looked quickly expecting to see Robert（33）C standing there，but I did not see him anywhere．I jumped into the water to save my son immediately．I searched and searched but found him nowhere．I came up for a breath hoping to see him above water，now wondering how I could find him in the murky（浑浊的）water．I finally decided to go all the way to the bottom and（34）D around，not coming up until I found him．Finally，there on the bottom he was，his arms wrapped around the wooden pole that holds up the dock．I brought him to the（35）A and put him on the bank．While both of us were coughing and spitting out water，I just hugged him and was （36）D that I had found him in time．When things finally calmed down，I asked one simple question，"Robert，why were you （37）B onto that pole on the bottom of the lake？"He looked at me with the most innocent and loving eyes and simply replied，"I was waiting for you，Daddy．I knew you would come to （38）C me．"I thought that I could not be any （39）B or any madder at the same time and I just told him，"I sure do love you，sweetheart．"He replied，"I love you too，Dad．" There is no amount of money or cars or jobs or any material thing that could replace being loved and （40）C someone so much．I am lucky to have the ability to love on such a high level，and the ability to forgive on the same level．31．A．back B．part C．argue D．move32．A．picture B．enjoy C．show D．spend 33．A．carefully B．happily C．safely D．quietly34．A．walk B．look C．hear D．feel35．A．surface B．centre C．front D．corner 36．A．thoughtful B．regretful C．hopeful D．thankful 37．A．jumping B．holding C．stepping D．pointing38．A．call B．awake C．save D．remind 39．A．funnier B．prouder C．sadder D．cooler 40．A．missing B．touching C．loving D．changing．【解答】31．B 考查动词辨析．A表示后退；B表示分离；C表示争吵；D表示搬走．由下文的only getting to see each other every other weekend可上文的my wife decided she no longer wanted to be married to me可知此处表示我不得不和儿子分开，选B．32．A 考查动词辨析．A表示构想，想象；B表示享受；C表示展示；D表示花费．结合语境可知此处表示我只能在脑海里构想我们的一天，并希望它永不结束，选A．33．C 考查副词辨析．A表示仔细地；B表示开心地；C表示安全地；D表示安静地．上文说听到一声溅水声，下文说但我到处都看不见他，可以联想出此处表示期望见到Robert安全地站在那里，选C．34．D 考查动词辨析．A表示步行；B表示看；C表示听；D表示感觉．此处由go all the way to the bottom可知是沉到了水底，在水底应该是四处摸索感觉，选D．35．A 考查名词辨析．A表示地面；B表示中心；C表示前面；D表示角落．由put him on the bank可知是将他带到了地面，选A．36．D 考查形容词辨析．A表示体贴的；B表示遗憾的；C表示有希望的；D表示感激的．结合语境可知此处表示很感激我及时的找到了他，选D．37．B 考查动词辨析．A表示跳；B表示抓住；C表示走；D表示指．由上文的描述his arms wrapped around the wooden pole that holds up the dock可知此处表示"你为什么抓住湖底的木桩呢"，选B．38．C 考查动词辨析．A表示叫，打电话；B表示叫醒；C表示救；D表示提醒．结合语境可知此处表示我知道你会来救我的，选C．39．B 考查形容词辨析．A表示有趣的；B表示自豪的；C表示伤心的；D表示凉爽的．由儿子相信我会去救他的可知，我被信任所以是感觉很自豪的，选B．40．C 考查动词辨析．A表示想念，错过；B表示触摸；C表示爱；D表示改变．结合语境可知此处表示被爱与深爱某人，选C．四、阅读理解23．（6分）World WondersOur world has many famous landmarks．A landmark is a building or place that is special to an area．Some landmarks are built by people．Other landmarks are things in nature，such as a volcano or a waterfall．Here are four famous landmarks built bypeople．ItalyAustralia41．Where is Machu Picchu？CA．In Pisa，Italy．B．In Giza，Egypt．C．In the Andes Mountains in Peru．D．In Sydney，Australia．42．What does Sydney Opera House look like？DA．The body of a lion．B．The head of a person．C．A bell tower．D．A ship with sails．43．Which of the following is the oldest？BA．Machu Picchu．B．Great Sphinx．C．Leaning Tower of Pisa．D．Sydney Opera House．【解答】41．C 细节理解题．根据Machu Picchu was once a city located high in the Andes Mountains in Peru可知Machu Picchu 在秘鲁的安第斯山脉中，故选C．42．D 细节理解题．根据The Sydney Opera House was built from 1957 to 1973．This performing arts center looks like a ship with sails可知悉尼歌剧院建于1957至1973，这个表演艺术中心看起来像一艘有帆的船，故选D．43．B 细节理解题．根据文章中The Great Sphinx is a huge statue．It h as the head of a person and the body of a lion．It was built more than 4，000 years ago．伟大的狮身人面像是一座巨大的雕像，它是一个人的头和一头狮子的身体，它是在4000多年前建成的可知The Great Sphinx 是最古老的．故选B．24．（8分）I found the black and white cat on my front doorway．He was crying like a human baby．Where did he come from？I noticed he had no collar （项圈）．Who。
北京市海淀区2015届高三下学期期末练习英语试题及答案.docx
北京市海淀区2015 届高三下学期期末练习英语试题本试卷共12 页，共 150 分。
考试时长120 分钟。
注意事项：1．考生务必将答案答在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。
2．答题前考生务必将答题卡上的姓名、准考证号用黑色字迹的签字笔填写。
3．答题卡上选择题必须用2B 铅笔作答，将选中项涂满涂黑，黑度以盖住框内字母为准，修改时用橡皮擦除干净。
非选择题必须用黑色字迹的签字笔按照题号顺序在各题目的答题区域内作答，未在对应的答题区域内作答或超出答题区域作答的均不得分。
第一部分：听力理解（共三节，30 分）第一节（共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，共 7.5 分）听下面 5 段对话。
每段对话后有一道小题，从每题所给的 A 、 B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你将有10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话你将听一遍。
1.What musical instrument can the woman play?A. The guitar.B. The violin.C. The piano.2.Where does the conversation probably take place?A. At home.B. In a shop.C. In a restaurant.3.What will the woman probably do on Thursday?A. Have dinner with the manB. Go to a classical concert.C. Prepare for a job interview.4.What does the man think of the woman in language learning?A. Smart.B. Talented.C. Hard-working.5.What was wrong with the woman’ s watch?A. 5 minutes fast.B. 15 minutes slow.C. 15 minutes fast.第二节（共10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，共 15 分）听下面 4 段对话或独白。
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北京市海淀区2015年届高中高三下学期期末学习练习英语试卷试题及答案
北京市海淀区2015 届高三放学期期末练习英语试题本试卷共12 页，共 150 分。
考试时长120 分钟。
注意事项：1．考生务势必答案答在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。
2．答题前考生务势必答题卡上的姓名、准考据号用黑色笔迹的署名笔填写。
3．答题卡上选择题一定用2B 铅笔作答，将选中项涂满涂黑，黑度以遮住框内字母为准，改正时用橡皮擦除洁净。
非选择题一定用黑色笔迹的署名笔依据题号次序在各题目的答题地区内作答，未在对应的答题地区内作答或高出答题地区作答的均不得分。
第一部分：听力理解（共三节，30 分）第一节（共 5 小题；每题 1.5 分，共 7.5 分）听下边 5 段对话。
每段对话后有一道小题，从每题所给的 A 、 B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你将有10 秒钟的时间往返答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话你将听一遍。
1.What musical instrument can the woman play?A. The guitar.B. The violin.C. The piano.2.Where does the conversation probably take place?A. At home.B. In a shop.C. In a restaurant.3.What will the woman probably do on Thursday?A. Have dinner with the manB. Go to a classical concert.C. Prepare for a job interview.4.What does the man think of the woman in language learning?A. Smart.B. Talented.C. Hard-working.5.What was wrong with the woman’ s watch?A. 5 minutes fast.B. 15 minutes slow.C. 15 minutes fast.第二节（共10 小题；每题 1.5 分，共 15 分）听下边 4 段对话或独白。
2015年北京各区高三一模英语作文题目及标准答案汇总
海淀：第四部分：书面表达（共两节，35分）第一节(15分) 假设你是校图书馆馆长的学生助理李华，图书馆要进行网络系统升级，请在阅览室向在场的留学生口头通知相关事宜，并请他们转告其他留学生。
1．时间：2015年5月1日至5月10日。
2．在此期间，关闭阅览室、暂停电子阅览。
3．仅周二和周五可以借、还图书。
注意：1．词数不少于50。
2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
One possible version:Hello everybody! May I have your attention? The library will soon be carrying out an update of the Internet system. I would like everybody to know that between t he dates of 1st May and 10th May, the reading room will be closed and the e-reading system will be temporarily stopped. You will only be able to take out and return boo ks on Tuesdays and Fridays. Please pass on this message to those who are not here to day. Thank you all. (80 words)第一节（20分）假设你是红星中学高二（1）班的学生李华，请根据以下四幅图的先后顺序，为校刊“英语园地”写一篇短文，记述寒假期间你在中国国家博物馆做志愿讲解员的经历。
注意：1. 词数不少于60。
2. 短文的开头已给出，不计入总词数。
During this winter vacation, I worked as a volunteer guide in the National Museum of China.四、One possible version: During this winter vacation, I worked as a volunteer guide in the National Museum of China. It was an extremely unforgettable opportunity. A few days before the vacation, I applied for the job online. Not long after, I was lucky enough to be given the job. Then I attended a 5-day training course as soon as the vacation began. I was taught how to be both an informative and entertaining tour guide. This was very useful, as I had not done this type of work before. After that, every day over the following two weeks, I gave tours around the Silk Road exhibition, which gave an interesting insight into China’s past. I was delighted to be praised for being an outstanding volunteer at the end of the vacation.西城：第四部分：书面表达（共两节，35分）第一节（15分）你得知故宫免费对教师开放，于是给你校外教写一封邮件。
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北京市海淀区2015届高三一模英语试卷一、单选题（共15小题）1．Mary has her weakness, ___________ that doesn’t mean she is not qualified for her job. A．and B．yet C．so D．or2．________ Chai Jing said in her video about the smog has caused public concern.A．That B．Which C．How D．What3．When I was pushed onto the stage, I felt all the eyes in the hall _________ me.A．through B．acrossC．into D．on4．You ________ reach him on his mobile now --- his mobile is still under repair. A．shouldn’t B．wouldn’tC．can’t D．mustn’t5．The paper ox my grandmother _________ for me is my most valued birthday gift．A．cut B．will cutC．had cut D．cuts6．—It is said that John’s paper got an A.—He deserves it．He _________ a lot before he handed it in.A．prepared B．preparesC．had prepared D．has prepared7．______ opinions on the schedule, we finally reached on agreement.A．Having exchanged B．ExchangingC．Exchanged D．To exchange8．The long lasting cold current has brought ________ winter in my memory to the east coast of the United States．A．the longer B．the longestC．a longer D．a long9．Mike will become the first person in his family ______ college education.A．finished B．having finishedC．finishing D．to finish10．Prince William took a visit to the Forbidden City on Feb．28, ______ emperors once lived. A．which B．whose C．where D．when11．______ she has earned her PhD, she wants to find a job with higher pay.A．As if B．Now thatC．Even though D．In case12．—Has James arrived at the hotel?—No, he ______ by fans for photographs at the airport.A．has surrounded B．would surroundC．was surrounded D．is being surrounded13．______ worries me that my daughter plays with her cellphone for a long time every day. A．It B．What C．This D．That14．—What do you think of the Huawei P7?—Terrific, I would buy one if I ______ an iPhone 6 Plus last year.A．didn’t buy B．don’t buyC．hadn’t bought D．haven’t bought15．Premier Li Keqiang delivered a speech at the conference, _________ university graduates to start their own business.A．encouraging B．to encourageC．having encouraged D．encouraged二、完形填空（共1小题）16.A Different View At age 14, 15 and 16, the way we looked was the most important thing in the world to us．My friends and I wanted nothing less than perfection.In high school, we joined the gymnastics team, and our 1 became even more important to us．We had no fat, only muscle．On the weekends, we would go to the beach, 2 of our flat stomachs．One summer day, all my friends were at my house 3 ．At one point, I was running back to the pool．I 4 on a bee, and while it was dying under my foot, it stung (蛰) me．I instantly started to feel 5 ．That night, I began to run a high fever and my leg and foot were red, hot and swollen．I couldn’t walk．I could barely 6 .When my foot started to go numb, everyone became more 7 ．My foot was not getting enough blood．I had to go to the 8 , and my leg hurt as if it were badly broken．I couldn’t move．All I could do was think about how soft my middle was becoming．That 9 me more than any concern over my leg.That would all 10 when I heard the doctors mention possibly cutting off my foot．It was still not getting the 11 supply it needed．The doctors would have to speed up their treatment. Never before did I have such great 12 for my foot．And walking seemed like a 13 from the gods．Less and less would I want to hear my friends talk about 14 and who was wearing what．More and more I expected visits from other kids in the hospital, who were quickly becoming my friends.One girl came to visit me 15 ．Every time she came, she brought flowers．She was recovering from cancer and felt she should come back and 16 the other patients.She still had no hair, and she was swollen from medications she had been taking．I would not have given this girl a second 17 before．I now loved every inch of her and looked forward to her 18 .Finally, I was improving and soon I went home．My leg was still swollen, 19 I was walking, and I had my foot! When I would go back to the hospital, I often saw my friend．She was still visiting people and 20 good cheer．I thought if even there was an angel on this earth, it had to be her.1．A．grades B．brains C．bodies D．clothes 2．A．ashamed B．proud C．sure D．tired 3．A．dancing B．chatting C．jogging D．swimming 4．A．stepped B．focused C．held D．took 5．A．upset B．fearful C．sick D．anxious 6．A．jump B．run C．stand D．rest 7．A．concerned B．relieved C．surprised D．interested 8．A．beach B．hospital C．gym D．school 9．A．blamed B．impressed C．shocked D．troubled 10．A．change B．bother C．help D．happen 11．A．nutrition B．blood C．time D．air12．A．observation B．devotion C．appreciation D．evaluation 13．A．gift B．hand C．promise D．treat14.A．homework B．appointment C．movies D．gymnastics 15．A．suddenly B．regularly C．eventually D．recently 16．A．advise B．encourage C．serve D．instruct 17．A．choice B．thought C．glance D．chance 18．A．words B．ideas C．flowers D．visits 19．A．but B．then C．so D．for 20．A．enjoying B．gaining C．discovering D．spreading三、阅读理解（共4小题）17.What’s on Your Pet’s Mind?In 1977, Irene Pepperberg of Harvard University began studying what was on another creature’s mind by talking to it．Her first experiments began with Alex．Alex was a one-year-old African grey parrot and Irene taught him to produce the sounds of the English language．“I thought if he learned to communicate, I could ask him questions about how he sees the world.”At the time, most scientists didn’t believe animals had any thoughts．They thought animals were more like robots but didn’t have the ability to think or feel．Of course, if you own a pet you probably disagree．But it is the job of a scientist to prove this and nowadays more scientists accept that animals can think for themselves．“That’s why I started my studies with Alex,” Irene said, “Some people actually called me crazy for trying this.”Nowadays, we have more and more evidence that animals have all sorts of mental abilities．Sheep can recognize faces．Chimpanzees (黑猩猩) use a variety of tools and even use weapons to hunt．And Alex the parrot became a very good talker.Thirty years after the Alex studies began．Irene was still giving him English lessons up until his recent death．For example, if Alex was hungry he could say “want grape”．Alex could count to six and was learning the sounds for seven and eight．“He has to hear the words over and over before he can correctly say them.”Irene said, after pronouncing “seven”for Alex a few times in a row．Alex could also tell the difference between colors, shapes, sizes, and materials (e.g．wood andmetal)．Before he finally died, Alex managed to say “seven”.Another famous pet that proved some animals have greater mental skills was a dog called Rico．He appeared on a German TV game show in 2011．Rico knew the names of 200 different toys and easily learned the names of new ones．When Rico became famous, many other dog owners wanted to show how clever their pets were．Another dog called Betsy could understand 300 words.One theory for dogs’ability to learn a language is that they have been close companions to humans for many centuries and so their ability to understand us is constantly evolving (进化)．While animals can’t do what humans do yet, some scientists believe that examples like Alex and Rico prove that evolution develops intelligence, as well as physical appearance.1．Irene wanted to find out __________.A．what a parrot thinksB．why a parrot can speakC．how parrots make soundsD．if parrots speak English2．Alex learnt new words by __________.A．singing themB．reading themC．writing themD．rehearing them3．The two dogs mentioned in the article could _______.A．understand some wordsB．recognize strange voicesC．copy human gesturesD．tell different colors4．The article concludes that ___________.A．our pets understand what we sayB．dogs may speak to humans one dayC．humans are related to chimpanzeesD．mental ability can evolve in animals18. Sports are the base of my life, next to my mother who raised me when my dad left us．I have been into sports since I was six years old．I have known many coaches and heard hundreds of their tips, but they usually focused on drills to develop my skills and reach the next level of play.When I was in Senior Two, I met the new school basketball coach, Brian Pawloski．I thought I was certain to be selected for the school team since I had been in it the year before．I showed up to the tryouts and put out about 90% effort since I thought I’d make it with no problem．That was a big mistake.Brian Pawloski is the hardest-working coach I have ever met．He didn’t expect 100% effort, he expected 200% effort．One example: he once made us do 40 suicide drills for the 40 lay-ups (投篮) we missed in a game．Some think this is crazy, but it isn’t．After this conditioning practice, as we were getting a cup of cold water to drink, I said, “coach, that was the best practice I ever had.” I was completely sincere．This man was and is the person who influenced me most at my high school．He expects us to be excellent not just on the court but in the classroom．If I am not working on basketball, I am reading a book that he thinks will help us better understand life’s challenges, including Wooden, Coach, and The Screwtape Letters．In the first two years I slacked off, not putting forth my full potential．Now, unlike the coaches of my youth, this man was interested in how he did off the court．He always made sure I kept up with my studies and was able to be trusted．I can honestly say that no other coach has given me so much advice on how to succeed in basketball, but more importantly, in life．My school is lucky to have such a great person to teach, coach and influence their students．I will always remember my high-school basketball days as one of the hardest times I have ever worked in my life not only in basketball but in my growth as an individual．1．Different from other coaches, Coach Brian ________．A．concentrated on skill trainingB．trained the team to the edge of deathC．expected the team to do well in their studiesD．asked the team to do more reading than training2．The underlined phrase “slacked off” in the last paragraph probably means ________.A．paid no attentionB．showed no interestC．had less passionD．made less effort3．In the author’s eye, Coach Brian is ________.A．strict and helpfulB．hardworking and honestC．skilled and cruelD．professional and serious19. As we grow old, we realize that we have so little time to read and there are so many great books that we’ve yet to get around to．Yet re-readers are everywhere around us．For certain fans, re-reading The Lord of the Rings is a conventional practice annually．One friend told me that Jane Austen’s Emma can still surprise him, despite his having read it over 50 times．New sudden clear understandings can be gained from the process of re-reading．Journalist Rebacca Mead, a long-time Englishwoman in New York, first came across George Eliot’s Middlemarch at 17．Since then, she has read it again every five years．With each re-reading, it has opened up further; in each chapter of her life, it has resonated (引起共鸣) differently．Mead evidenced the large number of ways in which really good books not only stand the test of repeat reads, but also offer fresh gifts each time we crack their spines．These kinds of books grow with us.Scientists have also recognized the mental health benefits of re-reading．Research conducted with readers in the US found that on our first reading, we are concerned with the “what” and the “why”．Second time round, we’re able to better appreciate the emotions that the plot continues to express．As researcher CristelRussell of the American University explained, returning to a book “brings new or renewed appreciation of both the great book and its readers.”It’s true that we often find former selves on the pages of old books (if we’re fond of making notes on the pages)．These texts can carry us back to a time and place, and remind us of the kind of person that we were then．We’re changed not only by lived experience but also by read experience – by the books that we’ve discovered since last reading the one in our hand.More so than the movie director or the musician, the writer calls upon our imaginations, usingwords to lead us to picture this declaration of love or that unfaithfulness in life．A book is a joint project between writers and readers, and we must pour so much of ourselves into reading that our own life story can become connected with the story in the book.Perhaps what’s really strange is that we don’t re-read more often．After all, we watch our favourite films again and we wouldn’t think of listening to an album only once．We treasure messy old paintings as objects, yet of all art forms, literature alone is a largely one-time delight．A book, of course, takes up more time, but as Mead confirms, the rewards make it adequately worthwhile. 1．The two books are mentioned in Paragraph 1 mainly to __________．A．attract the attention of readersB．introduce the topic of the passageC．provide some background informationD．show the similarity between re-readers2．The underlined expression “crack their spines” in Paragraph 2 refers to ________.A．recite themB．re-read themC．recall themD．retell them3．It can be learned from the passage that __________.A．reading benefits people both mentally and physicallyB．readers mainly focus on feelings on their first readingC．we know ourselves better through re-reading experienceD．writers inspire the same imaginations as film directors do4．The purpose of the passage is to __________.A．call on different understandings of old booksB．focus on the mental health benefits of readingC．bring awareness to the significance of re-readingD．introduce the effective ways of re-reading old books20. Every day we are exposed to images, videos, music and news．In this age of visual and aural hyper-stimulation, the medium of radio is making a great comeback.“We’re at the beginning of a golden age of audio,” said US-based podcaster Alex Blumberg in an article in The Sydney Morning Herald．In the last month alone, 15 percent of US adults listened to a radio podcast (播客)．These statistics, released by Edison Research, show the successful evolution of traditional radio broadcasts to the present day’s digital podcast format．The term “podcast” was invented in 2004, but the trend only started gaining mainstream popularity in recent years．With the sharp increase in consumer demand for smartphones and tablets, podcast sales have jumped.The appeal of the podcast partly lies in its multiplatform delivery and on-demand capabilities (功能)．You can listen during those extra minutes of the day when you’re walking to the shops, waiting in a queue or riding the subway．Similar to television shows, podcasts are generally free to download and most offer new content every week.Donna Jackson, 22, Sydney University media graduate, listens to podcasts two or three times a week, via iTurns．“I listen while I’m wandering around the house doing something else．It makes completing a boring task much more enjoyable… And it’s an easy way of keeping in touch with what’s going on in the rest of the world,” she said, “I mainly listen to BBC podcasts, but recently I’ve also been listening to This American Life and Serial．They have a special skill to really draw you in.”Unlike television and music, the audio format has the potential to create a deep impression on readers．Blumberg says this owes to the podcast’s ability “to create close relationship and emotional connection.” Sydney University undergraduate Hazel Proust, majoring in social work and arts, agrees．“When you’re listening, it feels as if the voice of the podcast’s storyteller is talking directly to you．It’s comforting, ” said Proust.It seems the age-old tradition of verbal storytelling is very much alive and well.1．From the first two paragraphs, we can learn that ________.A．traditional broadcast has come backB．Americans love listening to the radioC．podcasts have become very popular todayD．smartphones sell well because of podcasts2．The writer mentions Donna Jackson mainly to ________.A．tell how young people relax themselvesB．explain why young people like podcastsC．introduce what programs podcasts are presentingD．show how popular podcasts are presenting3．Paragraph 5 is mainly about ________.A．the influence of radiosB．the advantage of podcastsC．readers’ impression on radiosD．people’s reaction to the medium4．What is probably the best title of the passage?A．Return of RadioB．Opinions of PodcastC．Features of RadioD．Technology of Podcast四、信息匹配（共1小题）21.根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。