甘肃省河西三校普通高中2015届高三英语上学期第一次联考试题

1、甘肃省河西三校普通高中2015届高三英语上学期第一次联考试题本试卷分第卷（选择题）和第卷（非选择题）两部分。满分120分，考试用时100分钟。第卷第一部分 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）阅读下面短文，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。AWhen Nancy Lublin got $5,000 from her grandpa in 1996, she never once considered taking a vacation or paying off student loans .Instead,

2、 the 24-year-old New York University law student began thinking about helping low-income women get better jobs. "If a woman goes for a job interview poorly dressed, she won't get the job." Lublin says. “ But without a job, she can't afford suitable clothes."So with the money L

3、ublin founded "Dress for Success” and began collecting women's clothes which were still in good condition but which their owners no longer needed. "So many women have clothes lying around that they will never wear again," one of Lublin's assistants says "Nancy's idea

4、is so simple and yet so important to women."Many women come to Lublin's office before going to a job interview. Here, they receive a suit, shoes and any other things they need, Since it was set up, more than 1,000 women have turned to "Dress for Success" for help. Many of them hav

5、e won jobs. Some have round jobs after being out of work for many years. Jenny, a 32-year-old woman who was recently hired as a law-firm office manager says, "I made a good impression because of “Dress for Success”1. What can we learn from the text?A. Nancy's grandfather lent her the money

6、to set up the office.B. Nancy set up "Dress for Success" to make money  C. Low-income women can get jobs at "Dress for Success"D. Nancy's office gathers used clothes from women2. "Dress for Success" attracts many women because they_A. need to look smart wh

7、en looking for a job    B. like the design of the dressesC. prefer buying clothes at a low priceD. like to wear different clothes.3. From what Jenny says, we know that _.A .clothes from Nancy's office helped to get her a job.  B. she is working happily at her presen

8、t jobC. she got a lot of good ideas from NancyD. "Dress for Success" has a good business relation with her firm.4. What would be a good title for the text?A. Keep Your Old Clothes B. A Successful Clothing BusinessC. Nancy: A Successful Law Student.D. A Helping Hand for WomenBA new res

9、earch of 8,000 young people in the Journal of Health and Social Behavior shows that although love can make adults live healthily and happily, it is a bad thing for young people. Puppy love (早恋) may bring stress for young people and can lead to depression . The study shows that girls become more depr

10、essed than boys, and younger girls are the worst of all.The possible reason for the connection between love and higher risk of depression for girls is “loss of self”. According to the study, even though boys would say “lose themselves in a romantic relationship”, this “loss of self” is much more lik

11、ely to lead to depression when it happens to girls. Young girls who have romantic relationships usually like hiding their feelings and opinions. They wont tell that to their parents.Dr Marian Kaufman, an expert on young people problems, says 15% to 20% young people will have depression during their

12、growing. Trying romance often causes the depression. She advises kids not to jump into romance too early. During growing up, it is important for young people to build strong friendships and a strong sense of self. She also suggests the parents should encourage their kids to keep close to their frien

13、ds, attend more interesting school activities and spend enough time with family.Parents should watch for signs of depressioneating or mood changes and if they see signs from their daughters or sons, they need to give help. The good news is that the connection between romance and depression seems to

14、become weak with age. Love will always make us feel young, but only maturity gives us a chance to avoid its bad side effects.5. Which of the following is more likely to have depression?A. Young people who have a strong sense of selfishness.B. Young boys whose parents watch for their behavior.C. Youn

15、g girls who always hide their feelings and opinions. D. Careless parents whose children are deep in love.6. What can be inferred from the passage?A. Lacking love can lead young people to grow up more quickly.B. The older a woman is，the less likely she seems to lose herself in romance. C. Early love

16、makes young people keep close to their friends and parents.D. Parents should help their children to be aware of the signs of depression. 7. Whats the authors attitude towards puppy love?A. Confused. B. Disinterested. C. Scared. D. Disapproving. 8. Whats the main idea of the passage?A. Parents should

17、 forbid their childrens love.B. Puppy love may bring young people depression. C. Romance is a two ­ edged sword for adults. D. Romance is good for young people.CAt present we will explain a very old saying that has had a great effect on rock-and-roll music. That saying is “A rolling stone gathe

18、rs no moss（苔藓）”It has several meanings. One meaning is that a person who never settles down in one place will not be successful. Another is that someone who is always moving, with no roots in one place, avoids responsibilities.This proverb was said to be first used in the 1500s. But in the 1960s, th

19、e expression “rolling stone” became famous in the world of rock-and-roll music. It became the name of a song, a rock group and a magazine.Experts say it all started with a song by the American singer and guitarist Muddy Waters. He was one of the country's top blues musicians until his death in 1

20、983. His music influenced singers like Elvis Presley and Bob Dylan. In 1950, Muddy Waters recorded a song called “Rolling Stone”A British rock group is said to have taken its name from Muddy Waters' song. The Rolling Stones performed for the first time in 1962.The group's members called them

21、selves “the world's greatest rock-and-roll band”In 1965, Bob Dylan released his song “Like a Rolling Stone”It is one of his best known and most influential works.It is an angry song about a woman who was once rich and successful. But now she is on her own, “with no direction home, like a complet

22、e unknown, like a rolling stone”.In 1967, a young man named Jann Wenner started a magazine and he named it “Rolling Stone”. The magazine reported on rock music and the popular culture that the music created. By 1971, “Rolling Stone” had become the leading rock music and counterculture publication. I

23、t is still popular today.9All of them are musicians except _AElvis Presley BBob DylanCJann Wenner DMuddy Waters10. Which person can be described as a rolling stone according to the proverb?AA person who always changes his jobs.BA person who has a successful career.CA person who has no family.DA pers

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28、eans you have not earned money for the visit. Youll get red xs when you have more than one websites from the “Surf Ads” page open. When this happens, you get no credit.Earnings exampleYou click 10 ads per day =$0.1020 referrals(转送) click 10 ads per day =$2.00Your daily earnings =$2.10Your weekly ear

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30、y is the payment processing solution that we use to pay members. Your AlertPay address is the e-mail address you use to register with AlertPay. You can get a free AlertPay account at http:/ alertpay. com.Method 2 will publish soon12. What is the authors purpose of writing this passage?A. To introduc

31、e a surprising way to earn money. B. To tell an interesting story.C. To solve a puzzling problem. D. To present an exciting research.13. You can earn money by _.A. chatting online B. clicking on advertisement C. advertising some products D. choosing green ticks or xs14. The underlined word “accumula

32、ted” can be replaced by “_”. A. wasted        B. spent          C. lost           D. gathered15. What can we know from the passage?A. You can get your payments throu

33、gh AlertPay.B. Youll get many green ticks if you have many websites open.C. Youll earn $0.10 if you click 1 ad.D. Your AlertPay account is not for free.第二节 （共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据对话情景和内容，从对话后的选项中选出能入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。What Teenagers Can Do To Earn More RespectAs teenagers continue to grow and develop

34、 into young adults, the transition into adulthood has begun. With so many physical and emotional changes going on, certain manners are often forgotten and other adult traits（品质）are not yet accepted as a way of life. 16 By doing the following things, you will earn more respect.1. Contribute to the ho

35、useholdAt the very least, clean up after yourself. As a teenager, you are old enough to clean up after yourself. When you make a mess, clean it up. 17 All chores that you do help to reduce the load of the person who did them before. Now that youre old enough and capable, why shouldnt you contribute

36、to the household? 18 2. Be responsible. 19 .Whether they are basic things, like brushing your teeth or doing your homework , or more involved chores that contribute to the household, simply fulfill your responsibilities on time. When adults know that they can rely on you, their trust and respect for

37、 you will increase.3. Solve more of your own problem without asking for helpInstead of taking the easy approach and asking for help, make an effort to solve your problems on your own first. The “easy way” is only easy for you, but it is an extra task for the person from whom you are seeking help. Se

38、ek help only after you have made an honest effort to solve your own problems. 20 When you become a good problem solver, you increase your value to the community.A. Everyone has certain responsibilities.B. By being aware of these manners and traits, you can manage them sooner.C. The people doing the

39、chores before will greatly appreciate the help.D. This includes. But is not limited to, your dishes and your room. E. It will make your life more pleasantF. Depending on the problem, 15 minutes of effort is usually a good guideline. G. When speaking to a group, speak loud enough.第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45

40、分） 完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 When I was about to go back home, it was dark. In order to get home as soon as possible, I hired a taxi. The car was 21 along the road, now well-lit, now sank in darkness. I broke the 22 on purpose, 23 that the driver might b

41、e too tired to drive. “When do you go back home in the evening?”“9 oclock. Ill go after this trip.” “Then when do you come out in the morning?” I 24 another question.“9 oclock, too. And I go home for lunch and dinner, just as if I worked at an office.” His easiness surprised me, because every time I

42、 ride in a taxi, what I hear from the 25 are only complaints. They complain that they 26 work 27 , that it is 28 to earn money, that they are bullied (欺侮) by the policeman, or that the corporation leaders are seated, 29 , and enjoy the 30 of others work. It seems that they have a grievance (不满意) aga

43、inst everything. But this driver told me, “I find it 31 to be a section chief as I was before. I dont like management work. I like driving, just for 32 . Its 33 that I 34 _ drive without a passenger. So I can earn two or three thousand yuan a month with ease. Any 35 ? Yes, I never follow an empty ta

44、xi. If it goes 36 , I go northward. If it goes along the highway, I turn into a 37 street. In this way I always get customers.His words showed his satisfaction with his life and the pride he 38 in his job. Such feelings are so 39 among people nowadays as oxygen in high mountains. As an ancient sayin

45、g 40 , “Neither joy in material gains nor grieve over personal setbacks (挫折).” How many people nowadays can show high ideals by simple living and go far with a calm mind? I couldnt help feeling curious when I found such a state of mind in a stranger on a cold winter night.21. A. drivingB. walking C.

46、 runningD. flying 22. A. calmnessB. quietness C. silence D. stillness 23. A. in caseB. on condition C. in orderD. for fear 24. A. threw outB. gave up C. let off D. set off25. A. taxiB. radio C. driver D. passenger 26. A. mustB. have to C. needD. should27. A. from night till morning B. from morning t

47、ill night C. from morning till afternoon D. from dawn till dark28. A. possibleB. easy C. hard D. impossible29. A. lazyB. busily C. busy D. lazily30. A. resultsB. achievements C. gains D. fruits31. A. tiringB. tired C. excited D. exciting32. A. interest B. money C. work D. pleasure33. A. unfortunate

48、B. likely C. fortunateD. wise34. A. seldom B. usually C. hardlyD often35. A. trick B. skill C. secret D. method36. A. southward B. northward C. eastwardD. westward37. A. wide B. empty C. lonelyD. narrow38. A. took B. made C. keptD. had39. A. rare B. common C. muchD. little40. A. says B. suggests C.

49、goesD. talks第卷第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第二节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。A man who was out of work applied for the position of “office boy” at a big firm. The HR manager 41 (interview) him, then a test: clean the floor. “You are hired,” he said, “Give me your email address

50、, 42 Ill send you the application to fill.” The man replied “I dont have a computer, 43 an email”.“Im sorry,” said the HR manager, “that means you do not exist. And 44 doesnt exist cannot have the job.” The man left 45 no hope at all. He didnt know what to do, with only $10 in his pocket.He then dec

51、ided to go to the supermarket and buy a 10kg tomato crate. He then sold the tomatoes in a door to door round. In less than two hours, he 46 (success) in doubling his capital. He repeated it 3 times, and returned home with $60. 5 years later, the man is one of the 47 (big) food retailers(零售商) in the

52、US. He started to plan his familys future, and decided to have a life insurance.He called 48 insurance broker, and chose a protection plan. When the conversation was concluded, the broker asked him his email. The man replied, “I dont have an email”. The broker replied 49 (curious), “You dont have an

53、 email, and yet have established an empire! Do you imagine 50 you could have been if you had an email?The man thought for a while, and replied: “An office boy!”第三部分：写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节：短文改错（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）假如英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌的以下作文。文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号，并在此符号下面写出该加

54、的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线划掉。修改：在错词下面划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1、每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2、只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。My nephew Mary is a Senior 3 student, who devoted herself to her lessons every day. Last Saturday, as usual, she went to several class. In the evening, she continued to study at home until deeply into the night. She was too sleepy and tired that she couldn't work effectively. In Sunday morning, she was about to do her lessons while her father came up and advised her to take a break. Soon they came up a good idea. They decided to go cycling in the countrysi