1、2015年全国统一高考英语试卷（新课标）第二部分 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。 AMonthly Talks at London Canal MuseumOur monthly talks start at 19:30 on the first Thursday of each month except August. Admission is at normal charges and you dont need to book
2、. They end around 21:00.November 7thThe Canal Pioneers, by Chris Lewis. James Brindley is recognized as one of the leading early canal engineers. He was also a major player in training others in the art of canal planning and building. Chris Lewis will explain how Brindley made such a positive contri
3、bution to the education of that group of early “civil engineers”.December 5thIce for the Metropolis, by Malcolm Tucker. Well before the arrival of freezers, there was a demand for ice for food preservation and catering. Malcolm will explain the history of importing natural ice and the technology of
4、building ice wells, and how Londons ice trade grew.February 6thAn Update on the Cotswold Canals, by Liz Payne. The Stroudwater Canal is moving towards reopening. The Thames and Severn Canal will take a little longer. We will have a report on the present state of play.March 6thEyots and Aits Thames I
5、slands, by Miranda Vickers. The Thames has many islands. Miranda has undertaken a review of all of them. She will tell us about those of greatest interest.Online bookings: www.canalmuseum.org.uk/bookMore info: www.canalmuseum.org.uk/whatsonLondon Canal Museum12-13 New Wharf Road, London NI 9RTwww.ca
6、nalmuseum.org.ukwww.canalmuseum.mobiTel: 020 7713 083621. When is the talk on James Brindley?A. February 6th. B. March 6th.C. November 7th. D. December 5th.22. What is the topic of the talk in February?A. The Canal Pioneers. B. Ice for the Metropolis.C. Eyots and Aits Thames Islands.D. An Update on
7、the Cotswold Canals.23. Who will give the talk on the islands in the Thames?A. Miranda Vickers. B. Malcolm Tucker.C. Chris Lewis. D. Liz Payne.BThe freezing Northeast hasnt been a terribly fun place to spend time this winter, so when the chance came for a weekend to Sarasota, Florida, my bags were p
8、acked before you could say “sunshine”. I left for the land of warmth and vitamin C (维生素C), thinking of beaches and orange trees. When we touched down to blue skies and warm air, I sent up a small prayer of gratefulness. Swimming pools, wine tasting, and pink sunsets (at normal evening hours, not 4 i
9、n the afternoon) filled the weekend, but the best part particularly to my taste, dulled by months of cold weather root vegetables was a 7 a.m. adventure to the Sarasota farmers market that proved to be more than worth the early wake-up call.The market, which was founded in 1979, sets up its tents ev
10、ery Saturday from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine, along North Lemon and State streets. Baskets of perfect red strawberries, the red-painted sides of the Java Dawg coffee truck; and most of all, the tomatoes: amazing, large, soft and round red tomatoes.Disappointed by many a broken, vine-ripened (蔓上
11、成熟的) promise, Ive refused to buy winter tomatoes for years. No matter how attractive they look in the store, once I get them home theyre unfailingly dry, hard, and tasteless. But I homed in, with uncertainty, on one particular table at the Browns Grove Farms stand, full of fresh and soft tomatoes th
12、e size of my fist. These were the real deal and at that moment, I realized that the best part of Sarasota in winter was going to be eating things that back home in New York I wouldnt be experiencing again for months.Delighted as I was by the tomatoes in sight, my happiness deepened when I learned th
13、at Browns Grove Farm is one of the suppliers for Jack Dusty, a newly opened restaurant at the Sarasota Ritz Carlton, where luckily for me I was planning to have dinner that very night. Without even seeing the menu, I knew Id be ordering every tomato on it.24. What did the author think of her winter
14、life in New York?A. Exciting. B. Boring. C. Relaxing. D. Annoying.25. What made the authors getting up early worthwhile?A. Having a swim.B. Breathing in fresh air.C. Walking in the morning sun.D. Visiting a local farmers market.26. What can we learn about tomatoes sold in New York in winter?A. They
15、are soft.B. They look nice.C. They taste great.D. They are juicy.27. What was the author going to do that evening?A. Go to a farm.B. Check into a hotel.C. Eat in a restaurant.D. Buy fresh vegetables.CSalvador Dali (19041989) was one of the most popular of modern artists. The Pompidou Centre in Paris
16、 is showing its respect and admiration for the artist and his powerful personality with an exhibition bringing together over 200 paintings, sculptures, drawings and more. Among the works and masterworks on exhibition the visitor will find the best pieces, most importantly The Persistence of Memory.
17、There is also L Enigme sans Fin from 1938, works on paper, objects, and projects for stage and screen and selected parts from television programmes reflecting the artists showman qualities.The visitor will enter the World of Dali through an egg and is met with the beginning, the world of birth. The
18、exhibition follows a path of time and subject with the visitor exiting through the brain.The exhibition shows how Dali draws the viewer between two infinities (无限), “From the infinity small to the infinity large, contraction and expansion coming in and out of focus: amazing Flemish accuracy and the
19、showy Baroque of old painting that he used in his museum-theatre in Figueras,” explains the Pompidou Centre.The fine selection of the major works was done in close collaboration (合作) with the Museo Nacional Reina Sofia in Madrid, Spain, and with contributions from other institutions like the Salvado
20、r Dali Museum in St. Petersburg, Florida.28. Which of the following best describes Dali according to Paragraph 1?A. Optimistic. B. Productive. C. Generous. D. Traditional.29. What is Dalis The Persistence of Memory considered to be?A. One of his masterworks. B. A successful screen adaptation.C. An a
21、rtistic creation for the stage.D. One of the best TV programmes.30. How are the exhibits arranged at the World of Dali?A. By popularity. B. By importance.C. By size and shape. D. By time and subject.31. What does the word contributions in the last paragraph refer to?A. Artworks. B. Projects. C. Dona
22、tions. D. Documents.DConflict is on the menu tonight at the caf La Chope. This evening, as on every Thursday night, psychologist Maud Lehanne is leading two of Frances favorite pastimes, coffee drinking and the “talking cure”. Here they are learning to get in touch with their true feelings. It isnt
23、always easy. The customers some thirty Parisians who pay just under $2 (plus drinks) per session care quick to intellectualize (高谈阔论), slow to open up and connect. “You are forbidden to say one feels or people think” Lehanne told them. “Say I think, Think me.” A caf society where no intellectualizin
24、g is allowed? It couldnt seem more un-French. But Lehannes psychology caf is about more than knowing oneself: Its trying to help the citys troubled neighborhood cafes. Over the years, Parisian cafes have fallen victim to changes in the French lifestyle longer working hours, a fast food boom and a yo
25、unger generations desire to spend more time at home. Dozens of new theme cafes appear to change the situation. Cafes focused around psychology, history, and engineering are catching on, filling tables well into the evening.The citys “psychology cafes”, which offer great comfort, are among the most p
26、opular places. Middle-aged homemakers, retirees, and the unemployed come to such cafes to talk about love, anger, and dreams with a psychologist. And they come to Lehannes group just to learn to say what they feel. “Theres a strong need in Paris for communication,” says Maurice Frisch, a caf La Chop
27、e regular who works as a religious instructor in a nearby church. “People have few real friends. And they need to open up”. Lehanne says shed like to see psychology cafes all over France. “If people had normal lives, these cafes wouldnt exist,” she says. “If life werent a battle, people wouldnt need
28、 a special place just to speak.” But then, it wouldnt be France. 32. What are people encouraged to do at the cafe La Chope? A. Learn a new subject. B. Keep in touch with friends. C. Show off their knowledge. D. Express their true feelings. 33. How are cafes affected by French lifestyle changes? A. T
29、hey are less frequently visited. B. They stay open for longer hours. C. They have bigger night crowds. D. They start to serve fast food. 34. What are theme cafes expected to do? A. Create more jobs. B. Supply better drinks. C. Save the cafe business. D. Serve the neighborhood. 35. Why are psychology
30、 cafes becoming popular in Paris? A. They bring people true friendship. B. They give people spiritual support. C. They help people realize their dreams. D. They offer a platform for business links. 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。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Building Trust in a Relationshi
31、p AgainTrust is a learned behavior that we gain from past experiences. 36._ Trust is a risk. But you cant be successful when theres a lack of trust in a relationship that results from an action where the wrongdoer takes no responsibility to fix the mistake. Unfortunately, weve all been victims of be
32、trayal. Whether weve been stolen from, lied to, misled, or cheated on, there are different levels of losing trust. Sometimes people simply cant trust anymore. 37. _ Its understandable, but if youre willing to build trust in a relationship again, we have some steps you can take to get you there. 38.
33、_ Having confidence in yourself will help you make better choices because you can see what the best outcome would be for your well-being. l 39. _ If youve been betrayed, you are the victim of your circumstance. But theres a difference between being a victim and living with a “victim mentality”. At s
34、ome point in all of our lives, well have our trust tested or violated. l You didnt lose “everything”. Once trust is lost, what is left? Instead of looking at the situation from this hopeless angle, look at everything you still have and be thankful for all of the good in your life. 40. _ Instead, its
35、 a healthy way to work through the experience to allow room for positive growth and forgiveness. A. Learn to really trust yourself. B. It is putting confidence in someone. C. Stop regarding yourself as the victim. D. Remember that you can expect the best in return. E. Theyve been too badly hurt and
36、they cant bear to let it happen again. F. This knowledge carries over in their attitude toward their future relationships. G. Seeing the positive side of things doesnt mean youre ignoring what happened. 第三部分 英语知识运用 （共两节，满分 45） 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
37、填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 My kids and I were heading into the supermarket over the weekend. On the way, we spotted a man holding a piece of paper that said, “ 41 my job. Family to Feed.” At this store, a 42 like this is not normal. My 10-year-old noticed him and made a 43 on how bad it must be to have
38、 to stand 44 in the cold wind. In the store, I asked each of my kids to 45 something they thought our “friend” there would 46 . They got apples, a sandwich and a bottle of juice. Then my 17-year-old suggested giving him a 47 . I thought about it. We were 48 on cash ourselves, but well, sometimes 49
39、from our need instead of our abundance is 50 what we need to do! All the kids 51 something they could do away with for the week. When we handed him the bag of 52 , he lit up and thanked us with 53 eyes. When I handed him the gift card, saying he could use it for 54 his family might need, he burst in
40、to tears. This has been a wonderful 55 for our family. For days the kids have been looking for others we can 56 ! Things would have played out so 57 if I had simply said, “No, we really dont have 58 to give more.” Stepping out not only helped a brother in 59 , it also gave my kids the 60 taste of he
41、lping others. Itll go a long way with them. 41. A. LostB. Changed C. QuitD. Finished 42. A condition B. place C. sightD. show 43. A. suggestion B. comment C. decisionD. call 44. A. outside B. proudly C. byD. angrily 45. A. draw B. say C. arrangeD. pick 46. A. order B. supply C. appreciate D. discove
42、r 47. A. dollar B. job C. hot mealD. gift card 48. A. easyB. low C. softD. loose 49. A. giving B. saving C. spendingD. begging 50. A. yet B. even C. stillD. just 51. A. declared B. shared C. ignored D. expected 52. A. toys B. medicine C. food D. clothes 53. A. sleepy B. watery C. curious D. sharp 54
43、. A. whoever B. whatever C. whichever D. whenever 55. A. experience B. example C. message D. adventure 56. A. rely on B. respect C. learn fromD. help 57. A. suddenly B. vividly C. differentlyD. perfectly 58. A. time B. power C. patience D. money 59. A. fear B. love C. need D. memory 60. A. strong B.
44、 sweet C. strange D. simple 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（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。Yangshuo, ChinaIt was raining lightly when I 61 (arrive) in Yangshuo just before dawn. But I didnt care. A few hours 62 , Id been at home in Hong Kong, with 63 (it) choking smog. Here, the air was clean and fresh
45、, even with the rain. Id skipped nearby Guilin, a dream place for tourists seeking the limestone mountain tops and dark waters of the Li River 64 are pictured by artists in so many Chinese 65 (painting). Instead, Id headed straight for Yangshuo. For those who fly to Guilin, its only an hour away 66
46、car and offers all the scenery of the better-known city. Yangshuo 67 (be) really beautiful. A study of travelers 68 (conduct) by the website TripAdvisor names Yangshuo as one of the top 10 destinations in the world. And the town is fast becoming a popular weekend destination for people in Asia. Abercrombie & Kent, a travel company in Hong Kong, says it 69 (regular) arranges quick getaways here for people 70 (live) in Shanghai and Hong Kong. 第四部分 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） 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单
