2015年佛山市普通高中高三教学质量检测（二）

英语试题

第一部分 英语知识应用(共两节，满分45分)

第一节 完形填空(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)

阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

Dancing is part of the human experience, like music and storytelling. These 1 were probably invented together. After all, dancing is a way to tell a story to music.

Scientists say that animals dance, too, but their dancing is 2 . The “dances” of animals have a(n) 3 . They send messages to other animals about important physical 4 such as hunger, or desire. But when people dance, they express many different 5 —love, joy, anger, and sadness. They also tell stories about people, places, life, or death. By dancing, people can share these feelings or 6 with others.

All dances are good for you. For one thing, they’re good for you 7 . Dancing is good exercise. It makes you 8 your arms and legs, and it makes your heart work. It's an enjoyable way to keep 9 or to lose weight.

Besides, dancing makes you feel better about yourself. It gives you a chance to express your feelings. If you are angry or upset about something, it makes those feelings 10 . You’ll probably feel relaxed and happy afterwards, although you may also be 11 . And if you are a quiet or fearful kind of person, dancing can help you be more 12 . When you are dancing, you can 13 yourself and your fears.

And finally, there’s another important point about dancing. It’s a(n) 14 activity Some dances are for two people, and some are for 15 . But all kinds of dances give you a chance to meet new people or to do something enjoyable with friends.

1. A. dances

B. arts

C. songs

D. stories



2. A. strange

3. A. purpose

B. amazing

C. typical

D. different





B. advantage

C. characteristic

D. attitude



4. A. needs

B. signs

C. exercises

D. changes



5. A. attitudes

B. ideas

C. feelings

D. opinions



6. A. skills

B. lives

C. values

D. stories



7. A. naturally

B. unexpectedly

C. socially

D. physically



8. A. protect

B. use

C. cure

D. examine



9. A. silent

B. calm

C. healthy

D. awake



10. A. develop

B. accumulate

C. disappear

D. grow



11. A. tired

B. guilty

C. confused,,

D. fearful



12. A. energetic

B. impressive

C. cautious

D. open



13. A. recognize

B. forget

C. understand

D. measure



14. A. popular

B. social

C. formal

D. attractive



15. A. groups

B. classes

C. acquaintances

D. strangers















第二节 语法填空(共10小题；每小题1．5分，满分15分)

阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或者括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡标号为16～25的相应位置上。

When I was about ten years old, I remember my father coming into the room, looking terribly pleased with himself, to tell us that we were going to have 16 brother or sister. It was really beyond our 17 (expect), so we were both taken aback. I was actually delighted, 18 my brother was quite different. He was younger than me, and I don't think he was too impressed with the idea. He has a tendency to worry 19 things, and I think he was terrified by the fact 20 he might not be the center of attention all the time.

When the big day came, 21 (luck) there were problems, and my mother had to stay in hospital. My brother and I weren't allowed 22 (visit), and we all were worried and had no idea 23 to do. We tried to calm each other down, but basically we were so upset that something awful 24 (happen). It all worked out well in the end though, and when I was finally able to see my little sister, I was happy to see 25 was so tiny, and special. And we all love her to bits.

第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)

第一节 阅读理解(共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分)

阅读下列四篇短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、c和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

A

I have been overweight my entire life. I was born with a bone deformity (崎形) in my legs. From an early age I was limited on the type of activity I could do because I was in so much pain. I was freed from gym in school growing up. I became lazy and accepted the fact that I would always be overweight. I didn’t believe in myself. I overate all the time. I would eat lots of sweets, processed foods, chips and fast foods. I reached my heaviest of 287 pounds and a size 24 jeans and XXXL shirts.

In December 2013, my family and I went on a trip to Disneyland. We walked 10 miles each day we were there. To my surprise, I did not have any pain. I suddenly realized something. I knew from that point I needed to get moving to ease my pain and lose the weight. I had walked before but never to that extent. I knew I had to push past the pain and the weight would come off.

I was invited to train with a friend, and at first I couldn’t make up my mind to go. I was tired of being in pain. After two weeks, I knew that I had to start somewhere. I took my friend up on her invitation and began working out to lots of physical programs. I began eating non-processed foods. I ate lots of fruits and vegetables. I lost 92 pounds in a year. Now I rarely eat out. I would rather cook my meals from the very beginning so I know what is in them. I do allow myself a good meal once a week. By allowing myself the good meal, I keep away from overeating.

I believe in myself now. I am a better mother to my three boys. I feel stronger. I am a happier person all around. I have even registered for my very first 5K walk/run. I have a newfound love for life and want to inspire others to believe in themselves, so last October I became a BeachBody coach to help others in their fitness journeys. I have always enjoyed helping others, and now I want to be able to help people change their lives.

26. What can we infer about processed foods?

A. They affected the writer’s appetite. B. They made the writer a lazy girl.

C. They brought pain to the writer's legs. D. They did harm to the writer's health.

27. During her trip to Disneyland, the writer realized that ________.

A. it was best to stay with her family B. she was actually good at sports

C. she needed some changes in life D. it was easy for her to lose weight

28. Why did the writer hesitate about training at first?

A. Because it would cause pain. B. Because she needed to start somewhere else.

C. Because there were too many physical programs. D. Because she got invitation from others.

29. The writer rarely eats out because ________.

A. there’s no good food outside. B. she wishes to become a good cook.

C. she wants to keep a healthier diet. D. she wants to treat herself with good meals.

30. By becoming a BeachBody coach, the writer wishes to ________.

A. learn to be a better mother B. feel stronger and happier

C. find somebody to love her D. help others to be confident

B

Perhaps you’re someone who lined up all of your dolls, action figures, and stuffed animals in front of a mini-chalkboard when you were a kid. You read to them and taught them how to solve math problems. Maybe when older, you became an after-school tutor and thought, “Hey, I’d like to do that full-time.”

The inspiration to become a teacher hits some people when they’re young while others become teachers later in life. Whether you want to study to be a teacher right out of high school or you change from another career into teaching, the best teachers share a few things in common. Of course, teachers have to have at least an undergraduate degree, and many districts require teachers to earn a graduate teaching degree. Many school districts have begun requiring a master’s degree. However, on top of education, good teachers also display some common characteristics that help to inspire and motivate their students.

Some teachers prefer to teach in a very structured style while others prefer assigning group work, encouraging class discussions, and letting students do independent projects. Both types of teachers can be very well-organized as long as they have a reason for what they do and they’ve carefully planned their lessons. If you’re good at making material not only fun but memorable and if you can present it in a brief way, then you probably have the organizational skills to become a teacher.

Great teachers know the subjects that they teach inside and out. They can explain the history, current developments, and future trends of the subjects. Also, they understand the basic theories of their fields. Elementary school teachers need to have command of various subjects, while middle school and high school teachers usually focus on a single subject area and they develop in-depth knowledge of that subject.

If you decide to become a teacher, you should commit to learning everything that you can while in high school and college. You also should develop good study habits that allow you to remember information about your field.

31. The underlined part “do that” in Paragraph 1 can be replaced by “________”:

A. work as a teacher B. solve math problems C. work as a tutor D. take care of kids

32. The passage tells us that the basic requirement of being a teacher is ________.

A. an inspiration in an early age B. an undergraduate degree

C. a graduate teaching degree D. an experience of top education

33. What does Paragraph 3 mainly talk about?

A. Different teachers’ hobbies. B. Different types of teachers.

C. Teachers’ well-planned lessons. D. Teachers’ organizational skills.

34. According to the passage, a person who wants to become a teacher should ________.

A. be able to explain the history of different subjects

B. be clear about the future trend of teachers

C. make good preparations in schools and colleges

D. have a command of many kinds of subjects

35. Which is the best title for the passage?

A. The Inspiration To Become A Teacher B. What It Takes To Be A Good Teacher

C. The Future Of A Good Teacher D. College Courses For Teachers

C

The Puritans (新教徒) get a bad reputation in America — especially when it comes to alcohol.

Mayflower, the first ship that came over from England to Massachusetts Bay, actually carried more beer than water. In fact the Founding Fathers of America like