1、 甘肃省兰州一中 2015 年高三第三次模拟考试试题 英 语本试卷分第 I 卷（选择题）和第 II 卷（非选择题）两部分。满分 120 分，考试时间 100 分钟。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，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C 和 D)中, 选出最佳选项。AThe person who set the course of my life was a school teacher named Marjorie Hurd. When I was stepped off a ship in New York Har
2、bor in 1949, I was a nine-year-old war refugee, who had lost his mother and was coming to live with the father he did not know. My mother, Eleni Gatzoyiannis, had been imprisoned and shot for sending my sisters and me to freedom. I was thirteen years old when I entered Chandler Junior High. Shortly
3、after I arrived, I was told to select a hobby to pursue during “club hours.” The idea of hobbies and clubs made no sense to my immigrant ears, but I decided to follow the prettiest girl in my class. She led me into the presence of Miss Hurd, the school newspaper adviser and English teacher.A tough w
4、oman with salt-and-pepper hair and determined eyes, Miss Hurd had no patience with lazy bones. She drilled us in grammar, assigned stories for us to read and discuss, and eventually taught us how to put out a newspaper. Her introduction to the literary wealth of Greece gave me a new perspective on m
5、y war-torn homeland, making me proud of my origins. Her efforts inspired me to understand the logic and structure of the English language. Owing to her inspiration, during my next twenty-five years, I became a journalist by profession.Miss Hurd retired at the age of 62. By then, she had taught for a
6、 total of 41 years. Even after her retirement, she continually made a project of unwilling students in whom she spied a spark of potential. The students were mainly from the most troubled homes, yet she alternately bullied and charmed them with her own special brand of tough love, unti l the spark c
7、aught fire.Miss Hurd was the one who directed my grief and pain into writing. But for Miss Hurd, I wouldnt have become a reporter. She was the one that sent me into journalism and indirectly caused all the good things that came after. 1. What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph Two most probab
8、ly mean? A. Hobbies and clubs did not interest the author. B. The author turned a deaf ear to joining clubs. C. The author had no idea what hobbies and clubs were all about. D. Hobbies and clubs were inaccessible to immigrants like the author. 2. Which of the following caused the author to think of
9、his homeland differently? A. Stepping on the American soil for the first time. B. Her mothers miserable death. C. Following the prettiest girl in his class.D. Being exposed to Greek literary works.3. It can be inferred from Paragraph Four that _. A. Miss Hurds contribution was recognized across the
10、natio n. B. Students from troubled homes preferred Miss Hurds teaching style. C. Miss Hurd employed a unique way to handle these students. D. The students Miss Hurd taught were all finally fired. 4. The passage is mainly concerned with _. A. how the author became a journalist. B. the importance of i
11、nspiration in ones life. C. factors contributing to a successful career. D. the teacher who shaped the authors life.BSuppose you work in a big firm and find English very important for your job because you often deal with foreign businessmen. Now you are looking for a place where you can improve your
12、 English, especially your spoken English.Here are some advertisements about English language training from newspapers. You may find the information you need.Global English CenterGeneral English in all four skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. *3-month（700 yuan）, 6-month （1,200 yuan ）an
13、d one-year（2,000 yuan）courses. *Choice of morning or evening classes, 3 hours per day, Mon.Fri.*Experienced college English teachers.*Close to city center and bus stops. Tel: 67705272 Add: 105 Zhongshan Road, 100082Modern Language SchoolSpecial courses in English for business, travel, banking, hotel
14、 management and office skills. *Small classes（12-16 students）on Sat. 6-month course: 1,850 yuan. Write or phone: Modern Language School, 675 Park Road. 100056Tel: 67353019The 21st Century English Training Centre*We specialize in effective teaching at all levels. *We offer morning or afternoon classe
15、s. Both three months and a half at a cost of 800 yuan.*We also have a six-week TOEFL preparation class during winter and summer holidays.*Entrance exams：June 1 and Dec. 1. *Only 15-minute walk from city center. Call 67801642 for more information. The International House of English*Three Six-month En
16、glish courses for students of all levels at very low cost: 60 yuan for 12 hours per week.*Convenient class hours: 9:00-12:00 a. m. and 2:00-5:00 p.m.*A four-month evening program for developing speaking skills（same cost as day classes）.*Free sightseeing and social activities.*Very close to the Centr
17、al Park. For further information call 67432308.5. You work from 9:00 a. m. to 4:30 p. m. every day. Which school will you choose?A. Global English Center and Modern Language School.B. Global English Center and the International House.C. Modern Language School and the 21st Century.D. The 21st Century
18、 and the International House.6. The 21st Century is different from the other three schools in that _.A. its teaching quality is better B. it requires an entrance examinationC. it is nearest to the city center D. its courses are more advanced7. You will probably prefer to go to the International Hous
19、e because it _.A. costs less than the other schoolsB. offers sightseeing and social activities at low pricesC. has a special course in spoken EnglishD. has native English teachers8. If you take the four-month evening program at the International House, you will pay about _.A. 240 yuan B.60 yuan C. 7
20、20 yuan D. 960 yuanCThe owner of an Alabama Chinese restaurant named “Good Friend” shot at a customer who complained about a bug in her egg roll Thursday night. The bullet narrowly missed 20-year-old Birmingham resident Jatari Walker who told the Daily News she is scarred by the entire experience. “
21、I cant sleep,” she said Saturday afternoon. “And since it happened Ive had no appetite.”Walker ordered a combination platter（大浅盘） and egg roll from the Good Friend Chinese and Seafood Restaurant on Dennison Ave. Thursday evening. After paying her $7 bill she went back to her car and discovered a fly
22、 inside. “I thought I need to take this back,” she said. The customer went back and asked for a repayment and said the owner Chun Hin Ching, 52, was unhappy with her because she announced her discovery in front of other customers. After an argument he repaid the money and Walker who is now a former
23、frequent customer of the business turned and walked to the exit. Thats when Ching drew a handgun and fired a single shot over her head. “He just shot the gun at me and I ran,” she said, adding she could feel the bullet whiz past her head. Birmingham Police Department spokesman Lt. Sean Edwards told
24、the News the owner was charged with attempted murder and was transported to Jefferson County Jail on $100,000 bail（保释金）.Police believe Ching intended to hit Walker with the bullet and missed, Edwards said. The bullet hit the top of the door frame of the take-out business.Ching did not tell police wh
25、y he fired at Walker, Edwards said.Edwards said he did not recall any previous problems at the bus iness. He said Ching did not say why he had a weapon but added it was not uncommon for stores in that neighborhood.No one was injured from the gunshot, Edwards said.Calls placed to the restaurant Satur
26、day afternoon were not answered.9. What happened on Thursday night in Good Friend Chinese and Seafood Restaurant?A. A fire broke out but luckily no one was injured.B. The restaurant owner refused to repay the money.C. A young woman narrowly escaped being killed by a bullet.D. The egg rolls caused si
27、ckness among some customers.10. Why did Walker go back to the restaurant after buying the food?A. Because she discovered a fly in the egg roll.B. Because she left her car key in the restaurant.C. Because she forgot to take the combination platter.D. Because she found the owner charged her too much.1
28、1. The restaurant owner fired on Walker when _.A. she was arguing with him B. she was about to leaveC. she asked for a repayment D. she announced her discovery12. We can learn from the passage that _.A. this is the first time for Walker to buy food from Good Friend Restaurant B. the owner was unhapp
29、y with the complaint and refused to repay the money C. if someone had been hit, Chingd have been charged with attempted murder D. it is common for a restaurant owner in that neighborhood to have a weapon DOn “Super Bowl Sunday”, millions of Americans are glued to their TVs. They are eating pizza, ch
30、icken wings and chips and cheering every move. Theyre watching the Super Bowl.Why are Americans so crazy about American football? Well, it is more exciting than other sports. One team can lose possession of the ball in a minute, which may allow their opponents to make a touchdown(触地得分). Then that te
31、am may win the game unexpectedly.The Super Bowl also entertains its audience with a great halftime show. The football field is turned into a stage. Then an impres sive performance of dancing and singing with special effects occurs.Since the Super Bowl is the most-watched TV program in America, comme
32、rcial airtime is also very expensive. Big money is also spent on commercials. They draw the viewers attention and advertise their image or products during the commercial break.After football season, the “March Madness” begins. The NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) competitions begin wi
33、th 68 mens college basketball teams. They play until the field is reduced to the “Final Four”. The winning team becomes the national champion. The NBA (National Basketball Association) All-Star game is also held in February. The best players from all the teams play in this game.Baseball is no doubt
34、Americans national sport. From grandpas to young kids, whole families go to ball games together. They wear their favorite teams caps or even carry their mascot(吉祥物). Our family went to watch Wang Chien-Ming play in D.C. once. We ate hot dogs, waved flags and sang during the 7th inning(棒球的一局 ) stretc
35、h.If you are not a sports fan yet, come and pick a sport or a team. Go to a ball game with your family, and cheer your team on. Sports ar e definitely a part of American culture one should not miss.13. According to the passage, the Super Bowl is _.A. an expensive American sport B. a well-received Am
36、erican football gameC. an impressive TV performance D. a most-watched TV series14. Which of the following may be one of the reasons for the popularity of the Super Bowl?A. Its results are too exciting to meet viewers expectations.B. People can eat pizza, chicken wings and chips when watching it.C. T
37、he performances during its halftime show are appealing to viewers.D. Its commercials are expensive enough to draw viewers attention.15. The passage is mainly written to _.A. inform readers of the three popular sports in America B. teach readers how to understand the sports culture in AmericaC. show
38、readers the importance of sports in young peoples life in AmericaD. encourage readers to fit in with American culture through sports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。We are all called upon to make a speech at some point in life, but most of us dont do a very good j
39、ob. 16 So, you have to give a speech and you are terrified. You get nervous, you forget what you want to say, you stumble over words, you talk too long, and you bore your audience. Later you think, “Thank Goodness, its over. Im just not good at public speaking. I hope I never have to do that again.”
40、Cheer up! 17 Here are some simple ste ps to take the pain out of speech making. Ask yourself the purpose of your speech. What is the occasion? Why are you speaking? Then, gather as many facts as you can on your subject. Spend plenty of your time doing your research. Then spend plenty of your time or
41、ganizing your material so that your speech is clear and easy to follow. Use as many examples as possible, and use pictures, charts, and graphs if they help you make your points more clearly. 18 Dont talk over their heads, and dont talk down to them. Treat your audience with respect. They will apprec
42、iate your thoughtfulness.Just remember: Be prepared. Know your subject, your audience, and the occasion. Be brief. 19 And be yourself. Let your personality come through so that you make person-to-person contact with your audience.If you follow these simple steps, you will see that you dont have to b
43、e afraid of public speaking. In fact, you may find the experience so enjoyable that you volunteer to make more speeches! Youre not convinced yet? 20 A. Take several deep breaths before your speech. B. It doesnt have to be that bad.C. Say what you have to say and then stop.D. This article gives some
44、advice on how to give good speech.E. Never forget your audience.F. Dont say what you arent familiar with.G. Give it a try and see what happens. 第二部分 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。People say one mans trash is another mans treasu
45、re. That 21 comes to me as I 22 the house purchased in 1962 by my parents. My mother passed away in 1996. My father left the house 23 my sister and me when he died a few months ago. After Dad was 24 ,we looked around the 25 house where we grew up and that Dad loved so much. At first we felt so 26 al
46、l the stuff left. Like so many of their generation, my parents 27 e verything. And like many in my generation, we faced anxious 28 about what to abandon and what to keep. As we started throwing out old phone books and every medical bill from every 29 my parents ever saw, I also 30 many hidden treasu
47、res. Moms pocketbook was in their bedroom closet, which had everything in it, 31 her hairbrush with hair, as if she were still here. And Dad, who was a World War veteran (退伍兵)and a world traveler, 32 everythingfrom little spoons from all over the worl d to every letter he wrote to his parents while
48、in the 33 . The letters he wrote during the war 34 his thoughts as a young man. Later, in the basement, I 35 our old kitchen table, which brought back 36 of my parents and sister and me having breakfast together. Im realizing all these things 37 my parents life journey. Each time I go to 38 , I find
49、 something that reminded me of my childhood or teaches me something about my parents I 39 knew. 40 , from the shabby furniture to all the hidden treasures, means more to me than all the money in the world. 21. A. coincidence B. thought C. principle D. goal22. A. looked for B. looked into C. looked through D. looked after23. A. for B. to C. with D. by24. A .retired B.
