2015年普通高等学校招生统一考试（仿真卷）英语试卷

本试卷分第一卷(选择题)和第二卷(非选择题)两部分，共8页。满分120分,考试时间100分钟。

注意事项：

1.答题前，考生在答题卡上务必用黑色或蓝色钢笔将自己的姓名、考号填写清楚。

2.每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号，在试题卷上作答无效。

第Ⅰ卷

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A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将其涂黑。

A

Where is it possible to drive from Rome to Moscow, Madrid, Paris, Vienna, and Stockholm without going to Europe? The answer is in the state of Maine!

Throughout the United States there are many towns and cities that have been named after not only European cities but other countries as well, such as China, Poland, Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. Just how many New World place names are recycled from the Old World names has never been tallied, but one researcher found forty-one Londons, fifty-six Berlins, twenty-four Dublins, thirty-two Athenses, and twenty-seven Moscows, among others!

Reasons for European place names differ. Some were in memory of settlers’ former homes, others in honor of historic events. Founded in 1818 by John Coffee, Robert Beaty, John D. Carroll, and John Read, Athens is one of the oldest incorporated cities in the State of Alabama. The town was first called Athenson, and the name was then shortened to Athens, after the ancient city in Greece. More interestingly, some names were given by mistake. For instance, the people of Moscow, Kansas, wanted their city to follow the name of the explorer Moscoso. They shortened his name to Mosco, and an official in Washington, thinking the Kansans couldn't spell, added a ‘W’.

1. Which of the following is true according to the passage?

A. In the state of Maine there are many different European cities.

B. You can drive to many European cities from the state of Maine.

C. All the settlers in the state of Maine came from Europe.

D. The state of Maine has many cities named after European cities.

2. The word “tallied” (Line 4, Paragraph 2) is closest in meaning to ________.

A. built B. believed C. added D. visited

3. What might have made the official in Washington change Mosco into Moscow?

A. Moscow was a world-famous city name.

B. He thought Moscoso would prefer Moscow.

C. He believed Moscow was a far better name.

D. He couldn't spell very well and made a mistake.

4. The best title for the passage is ________.

A. The Story of Moscow, Kansas

B. American Cities and Their Names

C. Interesting Names

D. Old World Place Names in America

B

In terms of tourism, Ohio is a place full of natural beauty and many vacation spots worth visiting.

Coney Island—Fun Unlimited!

Coney Island is an amusement park situated in the city of Cincinnati. It has the world’s largest recirculating pool, several diving boards, and an “in pool”slide . For basketball and volleyball lovers, there are special courts available. Apart from this, the park is equipped with 22 classic family and kiddie rides, boating facilities, a golf course, etc. Other amusement parks in Ohio include, Erieview Park, The Beach Waterpark, Memphis Kiddie Park, etc.

Columbus—The Headquarters!

Anyhow, your journey would start from Columbus, the capital city of the state! So spend some quality time roaming around in this beautiful city. Nightclubs, high quality restaurants, and shopping hubs constitute a major chunk of the city’s attractions.

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame—For Music Lovers!

If you are a die-hard music lover, then certainly this place wouldn’t disappoint you! Rock and Roll Hall of Fame was opened somewhere around in 1995, with an intention of celebrating the spirit of rock and roll music, and also studying it! Rock and Roll Hall of Fame offers exhibitions, music events, and also training programs on the subject. This is a perfect stop for everything on rock and roll music!

Cleveland—High Class Experience!

One of the oldest cities, Cleveland ranks among the top 20 metros of the United States. With Lake Erie serving as the most popular tourist attraction, Cleveland is also famous for landmarks such as Cavaliers’ Gund Arena, Playhouse Square and Indians’ Jacobs Field. Moreover, vibrant nightlife, clubs, restaurants, large hotels and shopping festivals add to the touristic significance of this place.

Lake Erie—The Perfect Holiday!

With nearly 900 miles of shoreline, Lake Erie is one place you have to visit. You can enjoy numerous activities like fishing, swimming, boating, etc. It is also perfect for having a family picnic outing. One can even take a ferry to Kelleys Island where things like cycling and miniature golf can be enjoyed. Besides, it is the perfect place for those who are looking for some quiet and relaxing time.

5. According to the passage, a basketball lover is most likely to go to　　　.

A. Coney Island　　 B. Columbus C. Cleveland D. Kelleys Island

6. What can we learn about Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?

A. It was open to the public in 1990.

B. It is an attraction for music lovers.

C. It offers some shopping festivals.

D. It provides no music training projects.

7. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A. Lake Erie is perfect for family picnic outing.

B. Lake Erie is ideal for quietness and relaxation.

C. The capital of Ohio is situated in Cincinnati.

D. Kelleys Island can be reached by boat.

C

A year ago August, Dave Fuss lost his job driving a truck for a small company in west Michigan. His wife, Gerrie, was still working in the local school cafeteria, but work for Dave was scarce, and the price of everything was rising. The Fusses were at risk of joining the millions of Americans who have lost their homes in recent years. Then Dave and Gerrie received a timely gift — $ 7,000, a legacy (遗产) from their neighbors Ish and Arlene Hatch, who died in an accident. “It really made a difference when we were going under financially.” says Dave.

But the Fusses weren’t the only folks in Alto and the neighboring town of Lowell to receive unexpected legacy from the Hatches. Dozens of other families were touched by the Hatches’ generosity. In some cases, it was a few thousand dollars; in others, it was more than $100,000.

It surprised nearly everyone that the Hatches had so much money, more than $3 million — they were an elderly couple who lived in an old house on what was left of the family farm.

Children of the Great Depression, Ish and Arlene were known for their habit of saving. They thrived on (喜欢) comparison shopping and would routinely go from store to store，checking prices before making a new purchase.

Through the years, the Hatches paid for local children to attend summer camp when their parents couldn’ t afford it. “Ish and Arlene never asked if you needed anything.” says their friend Sandy Van Weelden, “They could see things they could do to make you happier, and they would do them.”

Even more extraordinary was that the Hatches had their farmland distributed. It was the Hatches’ wish that their legacy — a legacy of kindness as much as one of dollars and cents —should enrich the whole community and last for generations to come.

Neighbors helping neighbors — that was Ish and Arlene Hatch’ s story.

8. According to the text, the Fusses ________.

A. were employed by a truck company B. were in financial difficulty

C. worked in a school cafeteria D. lost their home

9. Why would the Hatches routinely go from store to store?

A. They decided to open a store.

B. They wanted to save money.

C. They couldn’t afford expensive things.

D. They wanted to buy gifts for local kids.

10. According to Sandy Van Weelden, the Hatches were________.

A. understanding　　　　　 B. optimistic

C. childlike D. curious

11. What can we learn from the text?

A. The community of Alto was poor.

B. The summer camp was attractive to the parents.

C. Sandy Van Weelden got a legacy from the Hatches.

D. The Hatches would like the neighbors to follow their example.

D

The trip to the United States opened my eyes to the fact that there are a lot of similarities as well as differences between American youth and French youth.

The first difference is in appearance. Going around in the U.S., I found that American youth do not really care about their appearance. In the morning, they choose something in their closet and wear it with another thing, often of different colors and styles, without wondering whether their choices make them look strange. The reason behind this is that they don’t care what people look like, but are just interested in their ideas. I think it’s great, but it also causes problems. Since they don’t care about their appearance, they don’t really care about their weight. Often they get fat without realizing it.

There are differences in relationships too. When the American youth fall in love, they don’t really think of the future. Also, there are differences in the rules concerning behavior that is allowed. In some respects, the French are more accepting. For example, in America it is generally unacceptable to make physical display of love. Lovers, in theory, can’t kiss or hold each other everywhere they want. People think that not showing love in public places is a way to respect others. On the contrary, the French youth can do almost everything they want.

With regard to other types of relationships, there are also big differences. Americans act differently from French people in front of unknown people. When an American girl, for example, arrives in front of people she has never met before, she will talk with them, trying to create a kind of bond between her and this new circle of people. The French girls will just think about rather than really do this kind of thing because they are too shy and lacking in self-confidence.

To finish, I noticed that in American classes, when pupils want to say or ask something, they just do it. In general, they don’t really care how the others will judge them. In France, it’s not the same case. If somebody wants to ask something, he/she will think about it before speaking up. I appreci