甘肃省兰州一中2015年高三第三次模拟考试试题

英 语

本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。满分120分，考试时间100分钟。

第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）

第一节 (共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中, 选出最佳选项。

A

The person who set the course of my life was a school teacher named Marjorie Hurd. When I was stepped off a ship in New York Harbor in 1949, I was a nine-year-old war refugee, who had lost his mother and was coming to live with the father he did not know. My mother, Eleni Gatzoyiannis, had been imprisoned and shot for sending my sisters and me to freedom.

I was thirteen years old when I entered Chandler Junior High. Shortly after I arrived, I was told to select a hobby to pursue during “club hours.” The idea of hobbies and clubs made no sense to my immigrant ears, but I decided to follow the prettiest girl in my class. She led me into the presence of Miss Hurd, the school newspaper adviser and English teacher.

A tough woman with salt-and-pepper hair and determined eyes, Miss Hurd had no patience with lazy bones. She drilled us in grammar, assigned stories for us to read and discuss, and eventually taught us how to put out a newspaper. Her introduction to the literary wealth of Greece gave me a new perspective on my war-torn homeland, making me proud of my origins. Her efforts inspired me to understand the logic and structure of the English language. Owing to her inspiration, during my next twenty-five years, I became a journalist by profession.

Miss Hurd retired at the age of 62. By then, she had taught for a total of 41 years. Even after her retirement, she continually made a project of unwilling students in whom she spied a spark of potential. The students were mainly from the most troubled homes, yet she alternately bullied and charmed them with her own special brand of tough love, until the spark caught fire.

Miss Hurd was the one who directed my grief and pain into writing. But for Miss Hurd, I wouldn’t have become a reporter. She was the one that sent me into journalism and indirectly caused all the good things that came after.

1. What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph Two most probably mean?

A. Hobbies and clubs did not interest the author.

B. The author turned a deaf ear to joining clubs.

C. The author had no idea what hobbies and clubs were all about.

D. Hobbies and clubs were inaccessible to immigrants like the author.

2. Which of the following caused the author to think of his homeland differently?

A. Stepping on the American soil for the first time.

B. Her mother’s miserable death.

C. Following the prettiest girl in his class.

D. Being exposed to Greek literary works.

3. It can be inferred from Paragraph Four that ___________.

A. Miss Hurd’s contribution was recognized across the nation.

B. Students from troubled homes preferred Miss Hurd’s teaching style.

C. Miss Hurd employed a unique way to handle these students.

D. The students Miss Hurd taught were all finally fired.

4. The passage is mainly concerned with ___________.

A. how the author became a journalist. B. the importance of inspiration in one’s life.

C. factors contributing to a successful career. D. the teacher who shaped the author’s life.

B

Suppose you work in a big firm and find English very important for your job because you often deal with foreign businessmen. Now you are looking for a place where you can improve your English, especially your spoken English.

Here are some advertisements about English language training from newspapers. You may find the information you need.

Global English Center

General English in all four skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

*3-month（700 yuan）, 6-month（1,200 yuan）and one-year（2,000 yuan）courses.

*Choice of morning or evening classes, 3 hours per day, Mon.—Fri.

*Experienced college English teachers.

*Close to city center and bus stops.

Tel: 67705272 Add: 105 Zhongshan Road, 100082



Modern Language School

Special courses in English for business, travel, banking, hotel management and office skills.

*Small classes（12-16 students）on Sat. & Sun. from 2:00-5:00 p. m.

*Native English teachers from Canada and the USA.

*Language lab and computers supplied.

*3-month course: 1,050 yuan; 6-month course: 1,850 yuan.

Write or phone: Modern Language School, 675 Park Road. 100056

　Tel: 67353019



The 21st Century English Training Centre

*We specialize in effective teaching at all levels.

*We offer morning or afternoon classes. Both three months and a half at a cost of 800 yuan.

*We also have a six-week TOEFL preparation class during winter and summer holidays.

*Entrance exams：June 1 and Dec. 1.

*Only 15-minute walk from city center.

Call 67801642 for more information.



The International House of English

*Three／Six-month English courses for students of all levels at very low cost: 60 yuan for 12 hours per week.

*Convenient class hours: 9:00-12:00 a. m. and 2:00-5:00 p.m.

*A four-month evening program for developing speaking skills（same cost as day classes）.

*Free sightseeing and social activities.

*Very close to the Central Park.

For further information call 67432308.



5. You work from 9:00 a. m. to 4:30 p. m. every day. Which school will you choose?

A. Global English Center and Modern Language School.

B. Global English Center and the International House.

C. Modern Language School and the 21st Century.

D. The 21st Century and the International House.

6. The 21st Century is different from the other three schools in that ________.

A. its teaching quality is better B. it requires an entrance examination

C. it is nearest to the city center D. its courses are more advanced

7. You will probably prefer to go to the International House because it ________.

A. costs less than the other schools

B. offers sightseeing and social activities at low prices

C. has a special course in spoken English

D. has native English teachers

8. If you take the four-month evening program at the International House, you will pay about ________.

A. 240 yuan B.60 yuan C. 720 yuan D. 960 yuan

C

The owner of an Alabama Chinese restaurant named “Good Friend” shot at a customer who complained about a bug in her egg roll Thursday night. The bullet narrowly missed 20-year-old Birmingham resident Jatari Walker who told the Daily News she is scarred by the entire experience.

? “I can’t sleep,” she said Saturday afternoon. “And since it happened I’ve had no appetite.”

? Walker ordered a combination?platter（大浅盘）?and egg roll from the Good Friend Chinese and Seafood Restaurant on Dennison Ave. Thursday evening. After paying her $7 bill she went back to her car and discovered a fly inside. “I thought I need to take this back,” she said.

? The customer went back and asked for a repayment and said the owner Chun Hin Ching, 52, was unhappy with her because she announced her discovery in front of other customers. After an argument he repaid the money and Walker — who is now a former frequent customer of the business — turned and walked to the exit.

That’s when Ching drew a handgun and fired a single shot over her head.

? “He just shot the gun at me and I ran,” she said, adding she could feel the bullet whiz past her head.

? Birmingham Police Department spokesman Lt. Sean Edwards told the News the owner was charged with attempted murder and was transported to Jefferson County Jail on $100,000 bail（保释金）.

? Police believe Ching intended to hit Walker with the bullet and missed, Edwards said. The bullet hit the top of the door frame of the take-out business.

? Ching did not tell police why he fired at Walker, Edwards said.

? Edwards said he did not recall any previous problems at the business. He said Ching did not say why he had a weapon but added it was not uncommon for stores in that neighborhood.

? No one was injured from the gunshot, Edwards said.

Calls placed to the restaurant Saturday afternoon were not answered.

9. What happened on Thursday night in Good Friend Chinese and Seafood Restaurant?

A. A fire broke out but luckily no one was injured.

B. The restaurant owner refused to repay the money.

C. A young woman narrowly escaped being killed by a bullet.

D. The egg rolls caused sickness among some customers.

10. Why did Walker go back to the restaurant after buying the food?

A. Because she discovered a fly in the egg roll.

B. Because she left her car key in the restaurant.

C. Because she forgot to take the combination platter.

D. Because she found the owner charged her too much.

11. The restaurant owner fired on Walker when ______.

A. she was arguing with him B. she was about to leave

C. she asked for a repayment D. she announced her discovery

12. We can learn from the passage that ______.

A. this is the first time for Walker to buy food from Good Friend Restaurant

B. the owner was unhappy with the complaint and refused to repay the money

C. if someone had been hit, Ching’d have been charged with attempted murder

D. it is common for a restaurant owner in that neighborhood to have a weapon

D

On “Super Bowl Sunday”, millions of Americans are glued to their TVs. They are eating pizza, chicken wings and chips and cheering every move. They’re watching the Super Bowl.

Why are Americans so crazy about American football? Well, it is more exciting than other sports. One team can lose possession of the ball in a minute, which may allow their opponents to make a touchdown(触地得分). Then that team may win the game unexpectedly.

The Super Bowl also entertains its audience with a great halftime show. The football field is turned into a stage. Then an impressive performance of dancing and singing with special effects occurs.

Since the Super Bowl is the most-watched TV program in America, commercial airtime is also very expensive. Big money is also spent on commercials. They draw the viewers’ attention and advertise their image or products during the commercial break.

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