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2012级（高三）第二十四次考试英语试题2015.5【本试题分第i卷和第ii卷两部分，时间100分钟，总分120分。】第i卷第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分60分）第一节 (共15小题;每小题3分，满分45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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。a developed and developing nations can learn from each other seeking a lowcarbon economy，a chinese government official said in shanghai yesterday.“china doesnt lag developed nations in terms of energy saving and green economy”，said zhou changyi，director of the energy saving department of the ministry of industry and information technology.“while we can learn many aspects from developed nations，they should also learn something from us，such as water conservation，” zhou said in a speech during the new path of chinas industrilization forum at the ongoing china international industry fair 2009.he said industrilized nations and china are dealing with different issues to combat climate change.the united kingdom，for example，is concerned about transport，buildings and new energy in reducing carbon emmissions.for china，the most urgent task is how to realize newtype of industrilization and avoid mistakes that other countries made when they industrialized .as such，overseas exhibitors at this years fair are showing ways to help china achieve low carbon emissions in the industrial section.swiss power and automation technology group abb called for a stronger focus on product lifecycle assesment，or lca，which is used to study the environmental impact of a product from the research and manufaturing stage through its usage and recycling.tobias becker，head of abbs process automation division for north asia and china，said lca is an effective tool in helping manufacturing industries to reduce carbon emissions.lca shows that industrial customers should focus on a products environmental impact throughout its lifecycle instead of on its initial investment or readytouse stage.for example，a motors initial investment accounts for only 3 percent of its lifecycle cost，while 94 percent goes to fuel consumption and the rest to maintenance.richard hausmann，north east asia ceo of siemens，said，“the color of future industrilization is green.”the germany company recently announces that it wants to receive orders worth more than 6 billion euros (us 8.8 billion) for intelligent net power networks，smart grid，over the next five years. siemens has set a 20 percent market share target for the global smart grid business.a smart grid delivers electricity from suppliers to consumers using digital technology，advanced sensors specialized computers that save energy，reduce costs and increase reliability. the united states and china are considered the two biggest markets for smart grid.1“_” can replace the underlined word “lag”afall behind bbe superior to cattack dfear2which of the following about lca is true?alca is used to study the impact on a product.blca can help manufacturing industries decrease carbon release a lot.clca shows industrial customers should focus on a products environmental influence on its initial investment.dlca was one of the exhibitions at this years fair.3we can infer _ from the eleventh paragraph of this passage.asiemens has occupied 20 percent market share for the global smart grid businessbsiemens received orders worth 6 billion euros recentlycsiemens will earn $ 8.8 billion from intelligent power networksdsiemens plan about smart grid may come true in the future4_ about smart grid isnt mentioned in the passage.aenergysaving blowcost csecurity dsmall in size5the best title for the passage _.adeveloped and developing nations can learn from each otherblowcarbon economya shared goalcintelligent power networksdtwo biggest markets for smart gridb poet william stafford once said that we are defined more by the detours(绕行路) in life than by the narrow road toward goals. i like this image. but it was quite by accident that i discovered the deep meaning of his words.for years we made the long drive from our home in seattle to my parents home in boise in nine hours. we traveled the way most people do: the fastest, shortest, easiest road, especially when i was alone with four noisy, restless kids who hate confinement(限制) and have strong opinions about everything.road trips felt risky，so i would drive fast, stopping only when i had to. we would stick to the freeways and arrive tired.but then banner, our lamb was born. he was rejected by his mama days before our planned trip to boise. i had two choices: leave banner with my husband, or take him with me. my husband made the decision for me.that is how i found myself on the road with four kids, a baby lamb and nothing but my everlasting optimism to see me through. we took the country roads out of necessity. we had to stop every hour, let banner shake out his legs and feed him. the kids chased him and one another. theyd get back in the car breathless and energized, smelling fresh from the cold air.we explored side roads, catching grasshoppers in waisthigh grass. even if we simply looked out of the car windows at baby pigs following their mother, or fish leaping out of the water, it was better than the best ride down the freeway. here was life. and new horizons(见识)we eventually arrived at my parents doorstep astonishingly fresh and full of stories.i grew brave with the trip back home and creative with my disciplining technique. on an empty section of road, everyone started quarreling. i stopped the car, ordered all kids out and told them to meet me up ahead. i parked my car half a mile away and read my book in sweet silence.some road trips are by necessity fast and straight. but that trip with banner opened our eyes to a world available to anyone adventurous enough to wander around and made me realize that a detour may uncover the best part of journeyand the best part of yourself.6why did the author use to take freeways to her parents home?ait was less tiring.bit would be faster and safer.cher kids would feel less confined.dshe felt better with other drivers nearby.7the author stopped regularly on the country roads to _arelax in the fresh airbtake a deep breathctake care of the lambdlet the kids play with banner8what does the author discover from the trip according to paragraph 6?afreeways are where beauty hides.bgetting close to nature adds to the joy of life.cenjoying the beauty of nature benefits ones health.done should follow side roads to watch wild animals.c teen climbing camp 2010this 5-day climbing camp is suitable for teenagers between the ages of 13 and 18 who have an interest in rock climbing. the climbing days are designed for beginners and those who have some basic experience in a gym or outdoors. participants will find themselves challenged physically and mentally. rock dimensions camps are designed to be a positive and memorable experience by providing healthy communication between participants, individual goal setting, and challenges that lead to personal growth. dates monday, june 29-friday, july 3 monday, july 27-friday, july 31locationsclimbing tower at footsloggers linville gorge and table rock area local climbing areas near boone responsibilitiesparticipants will meet rock dimensions guides at our location each morning and at the end of each day. rock dimensions will provide all climbing items, including a safety rope, a helmet and climbing shoes for each participant. participants are responsible for bringing their own lunch, water, small backpack, appropriate clothing, and personal items like sun cream, etc.pre-camp planning participants will receive the following information in their registration(注册) packet medical form, responsibility agreement, clothing/equipment list, and directions. cost$575/person for the 5-day camp$325/person for the first 3 daysanyone interested in participating in just the last two days of the camp should call to discuss pricing and necessary skills/experience.9. what of the following do participants need to bring with them? a. a safety rope. b. a helmet.c. climbing shoes.d. appropriate clothing.10. if paul wants to participate in the climbing camp from july 27 to july 29 and his brother from july 27 to july 31, it will cost them _. a. 575 dollars b. 650 dollarsc. 900 dollars d. 1,150 dollars11. what can we infer from the text? a. some experience is required of the participants. b. itll be hard for teens to experience the climbing. c. parents are required to stay with their children. d. guides will talk about the prices with parents.dthe practice of magic includes special words, actions, and objects. most magic involves a person called a magician, who claims to have supernatural powers. magic words. to work most magic, the magician sings or speaks special words in a certain order. these words are called incantations or spells. some spells form prayers to monsters, spirits, or other supernatural forces. many societies believe the magic will not work unless the magician recites the spells perfectly. other magic words have no meaning, though they supposedly possess power when spoken by a magician. magic actions accompany the words spoken in performing much magic. many of these movements act out the desired effect of the magic. for example, a magician trying to make rain fall may sprinkle water on the ground. the magicians combined words and actions form a ceremony . magic objects include certain plants, stones, and other things with supposed supernatural powers. any such object may be called a fetish. but this term often refers to an objectfor example, a carving or a dried snakehonored by a tribe for its magic powers. many tribes believe fetishes have magic power because spirits live in these objects. many people carry magic objects called amulets to protect themselves from harm. many amulets are stones or rings with magic symbols. the magician. in some societies, nearly everyone knows how to work some magic. in other societies, only experts practice magic. magicians may be called medicine men, medicine women, shamans, sorcerers, or witch doctors. in many societies, magicians must inherit their powers. in others, any person may become a magician by studying the magical arts. many societies believe magicians must observe certain rules and taboos (forbidden actions) for their spells to work. for example, they may be required not to eat various foods or to avoid sexual activity for a certain period before the ceremony.12. what do magic words mean to people in some societies? a. they have the power to kill devils. b. they can be used whenever they want. c. they have no effect at all.d. they have power if a magician recites the right spells.13. people believe magic actions will have an effect if they are accompanied by _. a. medicine b. the spells c. magic objects d. stones or rings with magic symbols14. according to the passage what kind of person can become a magician? a. only men. b. only those studying the magical arts. c. almost all the people in some societies. d. only those inheriting their powers.15. whats the best title of the passage? a. how magic works b. how to practice magic c. the power of magic d. the choice of magicians 第二节(共5小题;每小题3分，满分15分)根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。how to improve eyesight naturallyeyes are important for everybody. you must take care and try everything in your hand to keep them in good condition. here are some of the tips to improve your eyesight naturally. 16 strain is known to be a factor in many health conditions and eyestrain is no exception. try meditation, yoga or other methods of stress relief to improve your vision and overall health.try palming.sit upright in a comfortable chair. 17 cup your hands so that there is no pressure on your eyes. let your fingers rest across your forehead. there should be no light entering your eyes. palming should be done for a period of 5 to 10 minutes to start. palming should be relaxing. it may help to do palming in a darkened room.avoid sugar as much as possible. 18 it will unpleasantly affect your eyesight, which affects the eyes by producing a larger amount of insulin (胰岛素) in the blood. therefore you shouldnt be having much fruit juice or something that contains a lot of sugar.exercise your eyes.the only exercise most eyes get is that daily rubbing we give them when were tired or suffering from eyestrain. but eye exercises are actually good for your eyes and can improve your vision. 19 blink as fast as you can for a few seconds then close your eyes tightly, open and repeat. do this exercise 3 to 4 times daily.eat healthy. you probably hear that statement all the time but eating the right foods are necessary to good health. 20 foods that are high in fiber, vitamin c, d and beta carotene as well as other vitamins and minerals can help improve your vision. here are a few foods that can be beneficial to good vision: carrots, eggs, blueberries, spinach, kale, grapes, and fresh garlic.a. reduce eyestrain.b. keep your eyes moist.c. sugar is your eyes worst enemy.d. give your eyes a workout with the following exercise.e. you may not be aware that your diet affects your vision but it does.f. close eyes and cover them with the palms of your hands.g. be sure to get plenty of sleep so your eyes dont strain to stay open during the day.第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分55分）第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40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。she was only about five feet tall and probably never weighed more than 110 pounds. however, miss bessie was a(n) 21 presence in the classroom. from 1938 to 1942, when i attended bernard high school, she taught me a lot 22 i realized.there was never a(n) 23 problem in miss bessies classes. we didnt dare to trouble a woman who knew about the battle of hasting and could also play the piano and 24 shakespeare and milton.miss bessie knew that my family couldnt afford to buy a newspaper. she knew we didnt 25 own a radio. still, she 26 me to “look out for your 27 and find some way to 28 whats going on in the world.” 29 i became a delivery boy who delivered newspapers. i 30 made a dollar a week, but i got to read a newspaper every day.miss bessie noticed things that had nothing to do with schoolwork but were vital to a youngsters 31 . once a few classmates made fun of my 32 overcoat. as i was leaving school, miss bessie 33 me on the back of that old overcoat and said, “ carl, never worry about what you dont have. just make the most of what you do have- a(n) 34 . among the things that i didnt have was 35 in the little wooden house. but because of her 36 , i spent many hours beside a kerosene lamp(煤油灯) reading shakespeare. miss bessie introduced me 37 a wonderful world of poems and stories. she led me to 38 that i could write poems as well as shakespeare.so i read 39 miss bessie told me to, and tried to remember the things she insisted that i store. years later, her encouragement finally led to that lovely day when miss bessie dropped me a note 40 “im so proud to read your article in the times.”21. a. amusing b. toweringc. interesting d. exciting22. a. more thanb. less thanc. better than d. worse than23. a. academy b. homeworkc. race d. discipline 24. a. make use ofb. make fun of c. make sense ofd. make light of25. a. evenb. stillc. everd. yet26. a. allowedb. forcedc. turnedd. encouraged27. a. happinessb. futurec. familyd. mistake28. a. catch up withb. come up withc. keep up withd. put up with29. a. so b. and c. becaused. as30. a. always b. merelyc. sometimesd. almost31. a. characterb. health c. developmentd. performance32. a. colourfulb. modernc. informald. used33. a. pattedb. hitc. struck d. tapped34. a. houseb. overcoatc. radiod. brain35. a. moneyb. electricityc. waterd. gas36. a. inspirationb. angerc. curiosityd. sponsorship37. a. to b. in c. ofd. about38. a. imagineb. believec. dreamd. insist39. a. wheneverb. whereverc. whicheverd. whatever40. a. writingb. printingc. saying d. speaking第卷注意：将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。第二节 语法填空 (共10小题；每小题i.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。i was in the ninth year when i began to suffer depression. my parents noticed but felt that since id always been 41 good child, this was temporary. 42 (fortunate), it was not to be so. i didnt have friends. hardly could i share my problems. deep worry began to destroy my 43 (confident). finally i refused to attend classes, 44 (shut) myself in my room for hours.the examination was approaching, but i simply didnt care. my parents and teachers were surprised 45 my bad performance. one morning, after a particularly severe lecture from my father, i stood at the school gate, 46 (depress). then as the other students marched to their classrooms, our headmaster called me. the next forty-five minutes was one