天星教育2015届高三第一次大联考英语试题(含参考答案)

1、天星教育2015届高三第一次大联考英 语本试卷分第I卷(选择题)和第II卷(非选择题)两部分。考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。第I卷注意事项： 1答第I卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。 2选出每小题答案后，用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。不能答在本试卷上，否则无效。第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节 （共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选

2、出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. What does the man prefer to do on Sundays? A. Go shopping. B. Go swimming. C. Do some reading.2. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a hotel. B. In a hospital. C. In a restaurant.3. When will Professor Davidson talk with

3、 the woman? A. After his class. B. The next day. C. Before office hours.4. Where does the man sit in the restaurant? A. Near the door. B. In the corner. C. Near the window.5. Why will the woman go to the park today?A. To play basketball. B. To play volleyball. C. To walk with her friends.第二节（共15小题；每

4、小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. Which country does the new student come from? A. Korea. B. Italy. C. China.7. What foreign language can the man speak? A. English. B. Italian. C. Fre

5、nch.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. Whats the mans plan for tomorrow night? A. To watch a movie. B. To play some games. C. To go to the museum.9. What may the woman do next? A. Give the museum a phone call. B. Buy a ticket for the movie.C. Go to the museum with Lily.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. When did Tom change his jo

6、b? A. One year ago. B. One month ago. C. One week ago.11. Where is Tom working? A. In a library. B. In a bookstore. C. In a company.12. What did Sandy ask Tom to do? A. Have dinner with her family. B. Have dinner together outside. C. Learn about the USA from her brother.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. How did

7、the woman like the music? A. Great. B. Noisy. C. Sad.14. What were the two speakers probably doing just now? A. Listening to music at home. B. Dancing to live music. C. Teaching dancing.15. When did the man learn to dance? A. After he entered middle school. B. After he entered high school.C. After h

8、e entered college.16. What does the woman want to eat at first? A. Thai food. B. Chinese food. C. French food.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. Whats the news mainly about? A. A teenager was hit by a car. B. A 15-year-old boy was lost. C. A teenager was saved by a car driver.18. What did the car driver do? A. H

9、e took the boy to the hospital. B. He ran away in his car. C. He called 911.19. What do we know about the boy? A. He is still in danger now. B. He will fully recover in a week. C. He may not be able to walk again.20. Where does the speaker work? A. In the police station. B. In a taxi company. C. In

10、a radio station.第二部分 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。AWhen Joshua Blue, a head teacher at the Kennedy, hosts a lecture for his students, he wears a light violet-colored tie. You dont want so many bright colors that the kids will get distracted, said Blue. Colo

11、rs give off very specific signals, and different tie colors stand for very different impacts. Wondering what color tie to wearto your next meeting? Heres how to choose the perfect color tie for every occasion:All powerful redsIts not a coincidence（巧合）that many politicians wear red-colored ties with

12、light shirts and darker suits. Red is the powerful color, said Mark Woodman, a trend analyst who studies color in Laurel, Maryland. Theres something about red that always comes back to strength and passion. But the tone of your reds matters, too. Darker reds can help build trust, while lighter red a

13、nd pink ties can be more of a statement about your personal style and be associated with creativity. When you want to convey a sense of ambition, consider a shiny red.Royal purplesRoss Znavor, an executive in financial services in New York, wears purple ties rather than red to business meetings beca

14、use the color shows a bit of self-confidence and helps him create lasting first impressions. Purple, traditionally a sign of royalty and wealth, is becoming more acceptable in the workplace.Black affairsWhile you might not wear them to meetings on a regular basis, wearing black ties to a cocktail pa

15、rty or even a dinner is unique and attractive, said Zyla. But remember: the formal black color can feel aggressive in many situations. Avoid it if you are a green-hand at work, Zyla said.Right bluesAfraid of sending the wrong message with your tie color? Consider blue as the all-purpose tie. Blue ti

16、es are a good investment because the color reminds people of the sky and ocean. Blue is the safest color to wear, Lindsay said.21. Why do many politicians prefer red-colored ties?A. Because they often wear light shirts and darker suits.B. Because they want to get promoted.C. Because red is related t

17、o strength and passion.D. Because red gets their message across easily.22. Who will probably choose the purple ties?A. Politicians. B. Businessmen. C. Artists. D. Headteachers.23. What color tie will you consider if you are a green-hand at work?A. Red. B. Purple.C. Black. D. Blue.BLast weekend I vis

18、ited Rome for the first time. I spent three busy days in the Italian capital, seeing lots of tourist attractions and walking down streets lit with Christmas decorations. There are a lot of things I love about the city.Rome is one of the most ancient cities in the world and is full of wonderful relic

19、s（遗迹）from its distant past. These monuments include the Roman Forum and the vast Coliseum where gladiators used to fight each other until death and hunt animals coming from another country. The ruins of buildings and temples are fascinating: you cant quite believe how old they are.I studied the mast

20、erpieces of the Renaissance period at university and was very excited to see them in real life. I walked around the museum in Vatican City and saw plenty of famous sculptures（雕塑）. The best part of the visit was, without doubt, the Sistine Chapel ceiling, painted in the early 16th century by the grea

21、t Michelangelo. It was so breathtaking that I couldnt tear my eyes away from it.In Rome, there is a lot of food on offer for tourists but some of it isnt very good quality. I made an effort to find authentic restaurants to taste the popular meals of the region, like pasta with tomato, onion and baco

22、n. I also loved eating ice cream and hot chocolate under the Christmas lights.Rome has not only lots of luxury boutiques（精品店）but also plenty of shops that were more in my price range! It was a perfect opportunity to go and buy presents for my family and friends. There was also a Christmas market, wh

23、ere I bought a sparkly decoration for the tree.24. The underlined word “gladiators” in the 2nd paragraph probably means “_”.A. athletes B. butchers C. invaders D. fighters25. The author found the ruins of buildings and temples fascinating because _. A. they represent Romes religion B. they are relic

24、s from Romes distant past C. you cant help wondering how old they are D. they include the Roman Forum and the vast Coliseum26. What is mainly discussed in the 3rd paragraph? A. The great museums of Italy. B. The sculptures in Rome. C. Art-related activities during the visit. D. The achievements of t

25、he Renaissance period in Italy.27. When visiting Rome, you should be careful in choosing _. A. the attractions B. the foodC. the hotels D. the luxury boutiquesCWhen Tom Szaky sees a juice container thrown away, he doesnt see rubbish, but he sees a pencil case. Sweet wrappers? A beautiful kite! But t

26、hese are not the imaginings of a dreamer. For the 28-year-old CEO of Trenton, New Jersey-based TerraCycle, theyre a business model.The fast-talking Szaky is leading the new industry of upcycling（升级改造）. Instead of recycling (shredding or breaking down materials and enabling them to be reproduced as o

27、ther products), TerraCycle takes packaging headed for landfills（废物填埋地）and reuses it - more or less whole. TerraCycles 85 employees make nearly 200 products, sold at shops such as Petco, Kmart, Whole Foods Market, and Target.Szakys $7.4 million company, now also moving ahead in Mexico, Canada, the Un

28、ited Kingdom and Brazil, is quite different from the business he founded with classmate Jon Beyer in 2002 as a freshman at Princeton University. The two entered a business competition with a plan to sell organic plant fertilizers made from worm waste. They lost the competition, but started the busin

29、ess anyway.With their goal - to make products entirely out of rubbish - suddenly clear, Szaky knew the time was right to drop out of Princeton.TerraCycles first product used dining-hall waste to feed the worms and thrown-away bottles to package the fertilizer. The result: a cheap, green breakthrough

30、. Word spread, and in 2004, Home Depot began carrying the fertilizer in its Canadian stores.To Szaky, waste does not exist in nature. TerraCycle is a “second chance” employer of, say, a piece of furniture, an ice-cream container. As Szaky points out, “The biggest problem with most green, fair-trade,

31、 and organic products is that they tend to cost more. At TerraCycle, everything is made from rubbish, and rubbish is free. People should be able to protect the planet without having to pay a cost for that right.”28. What is Tom Szaky now? A. The CEO of TerraCycle. B. An employee of Home Depot. C. A

32、student at Princeton University. D. The manager of a food company.29. How did Szaky get the idea of upcycling? A. From his visits to foreign companies. B. From his studies at Princeton University. C. Through shopping at big stores in America. D. Through the experience of a business competition.30. W

33、hat is the goal of TerraCycle? A. To make cheap and green products. B. To recycle waste materials in another way. C. To make products completely out of rubbish. D. To change worm waste into organic plant fertilizers.31. What is the advantage of upcycling according to Szaky? A. The cost is kept rathe

34、r low. B. More materials are available. C. It has a large promising market. D. Its products are environmentally friendly.DIf your parents were to surprise you with a present on your birthday, which one would you prefer, a trip to the amusement park or a new pair of shoes?According to Science Daily,

35、about one-third of the people are likely to prefer shoes to a fun trip. These people are called materialists, namely, those who value material goods more than experiences. But which of the two choices makes people happier?Back in 2009, Ryan Howell, a professor at San Francisco State University, foun

36、d that in the long run, experiences make people happier than possessions. This is because the joy of receiving a new object fades over time as you get used to seeing it every day. Experiences, on the other hand, can continue to bring you joy in the future through happy memories.But materialists shou

37、ld at least be happy when they first buy something, shouldnt they?To figure it out, Howell did another study. He classified a group of adults according to their personality types, ranging from less materialistic to more materialistic. Each person was asked different questions to see how they felt ab

38、out spending money on material goods versus spending money on experiences.As expected, the more materialistic participants got less happiness from purchases than the less materialistic, because such purchases didnt fit with their personalities and values. But to Howells surprise, he found that mater

39、ialists werent any happier even if they spent money on material items.This is because materialists worry that others may criticize or look clown on their choices. There are certain value systems that are rejected by society, said Howell. When we find out someone is materialistic, we think less of th

40、em, and that drives their happiness down. Another reason is that materialistic people always focus on what they dont have instead of what they have now. This makes them feel less satisfied and grateful.If you happen to be a materialistic person, theres something you can try. If materialists make mor

41、e accurate purchases, rather than trying to impress others, they will be happier,Howell said.You should also remember what an ancient Greek philosopher once said, “Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; remember what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for.32. Wh

42、at did Ryan Howell find in his studies?A. Material goods bring people less happiness than experiences.B. About one-third of the people prefer material goods to experiences. C. Materialists have more fun spending money on goods than on experiences. D. Receiving a new object brings lasting joy while t

43、he joy of an experience fades soon.33. What did Ryan Howell want to find out by doing another study? A. How to judge whether a person is a materialist. B. Why materialists are not happy with their purchases. C. How materialists feel when they spend money on goods. D. Whether materialists are happy w

44、hen they first make purchases.34. Why does the author use the ancient Greek philosophers words in the last paragraph? A. To advise materialistic people not to try to impress others. B. To persuade people to be satisfied with what they have. C. To prove its unwise to be materialistic and desire too m

45、uch. D. To tell readers what they desire now might one day become theirs.35. What can be the best title for the passage? A. Are You a Materialist? B. How To Acquire Happiness? C. The Best Present For the Birthday D. Which Can Make People Happier?第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10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

46、有两项为多余选项。The job interview is an important part of your job search because its an opportunity for the employer to figure out if youre right for the job. The following tips may help you prepare for your job interview.Dress for success. Professional business clothes are always appropriate, regardless

47、of the type of job you are applying for. Be there on time. Try to arrive 5 to 10 minutes early to be safe. Find out ahead of time where youre going and how long it will take you to get there. Drive or travel the route a day or two ahead, at the same time of day as you will on the day of the intervie

48、w. 36 Have a backup（备用）plan.Let your personality shine. If youre excited about the job, dont be afraid to show it. Employers want passionate employees, so be yourself.Be confident. 37 But just dont let your nerves overpower your interview. Eye contact and a calm, clear speaking voice are excellent w

49、ays to show your confidence.Watch your body language. During your interview, relax and sit naturally, but dont slouch（没精打采地坐）in your chair or lean on the interviewers desk.Be polite. 38 Remember, this is your first introduction to the organization, so be polite to everyone you meet and turn off your

50、 cell phone.Listen and ask for clarification（阐明）, if you need it. Remember to listen carefully to the interview questions so that you can actually answer the questions, and never interrupt. 39 Let them know what you have to offer. When answering the questions, let the employer see what you have to o

51、ffer to his organization. Talk about your past. experiences and achievements honestly, and tie those experiences to how they can help you contribute to his organization. 40 Although you want to be open and honest in your interview, avoid talking about your personal or financial problems. A. Think be

52、fore you speak. B. Confirm how often the buses run. C. This begins with a smile and a firm handshake. D. If you believe in yourself, you will surely succeed. E. Feeling nervous in an interview is perfectly normal. F. Make sure you have enough to answer the questions. G. If you dont understand someth

53、ing, just ask for explanation.第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。What do photography and foster（收养的）care have in common? Apparently a lot. Jennifer Loomis, an experienced local photographer, and her husband were a childless c

54、ouple, so they were considering 41 a kid. As part of their 42 , they went online and visited sites containing 43 of children up for adoption. 44 , the photos didnt really express the children. To Loomis artful eye, they 45 to let people know who the children truly were. Loomis then contacted Northwest Adoption Exchange and 46 a free photo shoot（专业摄影） to help 47 children show better pictures of them to adoptive parents. The 48 readily agreed.One child who 49 the photo shoot was Deon, a lonely child who had bounced around the foster system. With Loomis great 50