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1、广东省清远市2015 届高三上学期期末考试 英语试题 本试卷共8 页，三大题，满分135 分，考试用时120 分钟。 注意事项： 1答卷前，考生务必用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将自己的市（县）/区、学校、班级、 姓名、准考证号、试室号和座位号填写在答卡的密封线内。 2选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B 铅笔将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，再选涂其它答案；不能答在试题卷上。 3非选择题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在另发的答题卷各题目指定区域 内的相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不准使用铅笔和 涂改液。不按以上要求作答的答案无效。
2、4考生必须保持答题卡的整洁。考试结束后，请将答题卷和答题卡一并交回。 I语言知识及应用（共两节，满分45 分） 第一节：完形填空（共15 小题；每小题2 分，满分30 分） 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从115 各题所给的A、 B、C 和 D 项中，选出最佳选项，并在答 题卡上将该项涂黑。 An optimistic attitude is not a luxury; it s a necessity. The way you look at life will determine how you 1 , how you perform, and how well you will get
3、along with other people. 2 , pessimism creates a sad and hopeless place where no one wants to live. 3 thoughts, attitudes, and expectations feed on themselves. Years ago, I 4 into a service station to get some gas. It was a 5 day, and I was feeling great. As I walked into the station to pay for the
4、gas, the attendant said to me, “ You don t look well.” This took me completely by 6 . A little less confidently, I told him that I had never felt better. Without hesitation, he continued to tell me how bad I looked and that my skin appeared 7 . By the time I left the service station, I was feeling a
5、 little 8 . About a block away, I pulled over to the side of the road to look at my face in the mirror. How did I feel? Did I look that 9 ? Was everything all right? By the time I got home, I was beginning to feel a little 10 . Had I picked up some rare disease? The next time I went into that gas st
6、ation, feeling 11 again, I figured out what had happened. The place had recently been painted a bright but disgusting yellow, and the light reflecting off the walls made everyone inside 12 as though they had hepatitis( 肝炎 )! I wondered how many other folks had reacted the way I did. I had let one sh
7、ort 13 with a total stranger change my 14 for an entire day. He told me I looked sick, and before long, I was actually feeling sick. That single negative observation had a(n) 15 effect on the way I felt and acted. 1. A. learn B. exercise C. behave D. feel 2. A. Certainly B. Additionally C. Contraril
8、y D. Actually 3. A. Negative B. Impractical C. Sensitive D. Indifferent 4. A. drove B. walked C. rushed D. ran 5. A. common B. beautiful C. busy D. dull 6. A. accident B. mistake C. surprise D. chance 7. A. rough B. pale C. hurt D. yellow 8. A. tired B. uneasy C. bored D. angry 9. A. well B. ugly C.
9、 strange D. bad 10. A. upset B. sad C. sorry D. sick 11. A. ill B. fine C. regret D. lost 12. A. behave B. believe C. look D. pretend 13. A. conversation B. visit C. bargain D. stay 14. A. work B. confidence C. health D. attitude 15. A. reasonable B. serious C. temporary D. slight 第二节：语法填空（共10 小题，每小
10、题1.5 分，满分15 分） 阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括 号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡标号为16-25 的相应位置上。 II阅读（共两节，满分50 分） 第一节：阅读理解（共20 小题；每小题2 分，满分40 分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、 C和 D 项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A Speed-reading is an indispensable skill in the Internet age. We skim over articles, e-mails and tweets to
11、try to grasp key words and the essential meaning of a certain text. Bombarded with information from our electronic devices, it would be impossible to cope（应付） if we read word by word, line by line. But a new trend calls on people to unplug and enjoy reading slowly, listing benefits beyond intellectu
12、al stimulation. A recent story from The Wall Street Journal reported on a book club in Wellington, New Zealand, where members meet in a cafe and turn off their smart phones. They sink into cozy chairs and read in silence for an hour. Unlike traditional book clubs, the point of the Slow Reading Club
13、isn t exchanging ideas about a certain book, but to get away from electronic devices and read in a quiet, relaxed environment. According to the Journal, the Wellington book club is just one example of a movement initiated (发起 ) by book lovers who miss the old-fashioned way of reading before the Inte
14、rnet and smart phones. Slow readers, such as The Atlantic s Maura Kelly, say a regular reading habit sharpens the mind, improves concentration, reduces stress levels and deepens the ability to empathize. Some of these benefits have been backed up by science. For example, a study of 300 elderly peopl
15、e published by the journal Neurology last year showed that regular engagement in intellectually strenuous activities like reading slowed the rate of memory loss later in life. Slow reading means a return to an uninterrupted pattern in a quiet environment free of distractions. “ Aim for 30 minutes a
16、day,” advises Kelly from The Atlantic. “ You can squeeze in that half hour pretty easily if only during your free moments whenever you find yourself automatically firing up your laptop to check your favorite site, or scanning Twitter for something to pass the time you pick up a meaningful work of li
17、terature,” Kelly said. “ Reach for your e-reader, if you like. Kindles make books like War and Peace less heavy, not less substantive(真实的 ), and also ensure you ll never lose your place.” B The best selling children s book,Pipilu Sending You 100 Lives, has been adapted into a homonymous play that wi
18、ll be put on for the first time next March and tour around 50 cities in China. The book was adapted by the Hangzhou based Star Dream Factory. “ We don t want to descend to the average children s dramas that are overly eager to please the kids,” said Huang Qin, director of Star Dream Factory. “ We wa
19、nt to provide something practically useful and mystically entertaining.” The original book by Chinese children s book writer Zheng Yuanjie focuses on safety tips for kids. With Zheng s usual candor and simplicity, the book avoids sugar-coating reality. Instead, it illustrates the potential dangers i
20、n everyday life and provides possible solutions. Zheng recalled that when he saw his new-born baby in the hospital, the first thought that hit him was to do his utmost to guarantee his son s safety. “ Safety is of the greatest importance to a human being,” said Zheng. “ If the person is gone, nothin
21、g else will matter.” According to Zheng, there is no preaching or soapboxing in his book. He said that he just wanted to talk and tell the plain truth to the children in an easily understandable way. This line of thought will be echoed in the theatrical reproduction, said director Guo Yan. She also
22、said that the play will place emphasis on multimedia effects and the interaction with the families. “ Theatre may not ensure the children a path to professional esteem and better jobs in society, but it does have the power to give them strength (at heart),” said Huang Qin. Huang also calls for consi
23、stent attention to child safety, pointing out the lack of universal education and effective legal channels. The show is expecting an estimated audience of more than 100,000 people during its domestic tour in the upcoming year. C People with mentally taxing jobs, including lawyers and graphic designe
24、rs, may end up having better memory in old age, research suggests. A study of more than 1,000 Scottish 70-year-olds found that those who had had complex jobs scored better on memory and thinking tests. One theory is that a more stimulating environment helps build up a “ cognitive reserve” to help bu
25、ffer the brain against age-related decline. The research was reported in Neurology. The team, from Heriot-Watt University, in Edinburgh, is now planning more work to look at how lifestyle and work interact to affect memory loss. Those taking part in the study took tests designed to assess memory, pr
26、ocessing speed and general thinking ability, as well as filling in a questionnaire about their working life. The analysis showed that those whose jobs had required complex skills in dealing with data or people, such as management and teaching, had better scores on memory and thinking tests than thos
27、e who had done less mentally intense jobs such as factory workers, bookbinders, or carpet layers. While the study did not look at biological reasons for the protective effect of certain jobs, potential explanations include that structural changes within the brain mean less damage is accumulated over
28、 time. Study leader Dr Alan Gow said: “ Our findings have helped to identify the kinds of job demands that preserve memory and thinking later on. ” “ However, ” He added, “ while it is true that people who have higher cognitive abilities are more likely to get more complex jobs, there still seems to
29、 be a small advantage gained from these complex jobs for later thinking skills.” Dr Simon Ridley, head of research at Alz heimer s Research UK, said the study added to the growing evidence about factors that affected brain health as we aged. “ Keeping the brain active throughout life could be helpfu
30、l and different types of work may play a role. However, it s important to note that this study points to a small and subtle association between occupation and later-life cognition rather than offering proof that people s occupation has a direct influence.” 36. According to the research, who may have
31、 the best memory in old age? A. Taxi drivers. B. Computer programmers. C. Supermarket cashiers. D. Motor mechanics. 37. Which of the following about the research work is TRUE? A. The research team studied both environmental and biological factors. B. The researchers filled in a questionnaire about t
32、heir working life. C. The research objects included people from various jobs and of different ages. D. The research is helpful to the study of brain health and is still under way. 38. What Dr Alan Gow said implies that _. A. their findings are helpful to identifying the kinds of job demands B. peopl
33、e who do more complex jobs may benefit later thinking skills greatly C. there exist links between job demands and preservation of memory D. he didn t confirm the links between complex jobs and later thinking skills 39. We can learn from Dr Simon Ridley that _. A. different occupations may make a dif
34、ference in keeping the brain active B. people s occupation has a direct influence on later-life cognition C. the study added more evidence about the factors affecting aging D. the study denied the association between jobs and later-life memory 40. What is the best title of the passage ？ A. Aging aff
35、ects brain health B. Complex jobs may protect memory C. Occupations influence aging D. Complex jobs demand complex skills D A third of 15 to 18-year-olds in the UK have met someone in person they originally met through social media. The figure comes from an exclusive online Newsbeat poll（投票）of 1,015
36、 British teenagers, put together by Comres. The survey also indicates that a quarter feel happier online than they do in real life. But overall, real-life relationships are still considered far more important than online ones, according to the findings. Sixty-six per cent polled last month said the
37、number of friends they knew in person was more important to them, compared to 28% who said the same of the number of friends and followers they had online. The survey also suggests what lots of people know already, that social media is now an integral part of teenagers lives. Only one per cent of re
38、spondents said they never checked in online for social reasons. Facebook is the most popular social network (89% have an account), followed by Twitter (62%) and Snapchat (58%). Dr Emma Short, a psychologist at the University of Bedfordshire, said, “ The number of teenagers meeting up with people the
39、y first befriended online is worrying. Even very sophisticated security experts find it very hard to verify the identity of accounts. When you re 15 and you re very effective at identifying friends and risk, it s easy to assume you can do that online. It s not safe in that they may not be who they s
40、ay they are and you know nothing about them apart from the conversation you ve had online which is a very small part of their lives and the person they may be.” The survey also indicated: ? 25% of teenagers admitted they were addicted to social media. ? 25% wished they could give up social media. “
41、I can t do without my phone.” says 17-year-old Aisha from Clapton, north London. “ I can t do without checking Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat.” When we ask Aisha about the prospect of taking her social networks away, the consequences, genuinely, are too hard to bear. Jealousy, loneliness, ha
42、ppiness and stress are all emotions felt by teenagers. 41. From the first two paragraphs we get to know that _. A. the majority of the teenagers polled met their net friends B. more and more British adolescents feel happier online C. a third of 15 to 18-year-olds in the UK make net friends online D.
43、 a little more than 300 adolescents surveyed met net friends 42. According to the survey, which of the following statements is TRUE? A. Sixty-six per cent polled think it important to meet net friends in person. B. More British adolescents consider friends in real life are more important. C. 28% pol
44、led said they had the same number of online friends as other 66%. D. 28% polled have the same number of real life friends and net friends. 43. What does the underlined word “respondents” in Paragraph 4 refer to? A. researchers B. people C. reporters D. teenagers 44. Which of the following best conve
45、ys Dr Emma Short s view ? A. The online friends teenagers meet in person are worrying. B. It s easy for 15-year-olds to make online friends. C. It s difficult for adolescents to identify online friends and risk. D. The conversation with your virtual friends is helpful. 45. What is the writer s attit
46、ude towards teenagers meeting up with online friends? A. Negative. B. Positive. C. Neutral. D. Tolerant. 第二节信息匹配（共5 小题；每小题2 分，满分10 分） 阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。请在答题卡上将对应题号的相应选项字母涂黑。 首先，阅读下面的旅游信息。 A. Malta Malta is a beautiful southern European country in the Mediterranean Sea, which has a rich history
47、and culture. There are amazing sky-high cliffs to climb, wonderful temples to explore, mysterious hidden caves, and lots of wonderful places to go scuba diving. In fact, there are plenty of interesting things to see and to do in Malta and this island country has something for everyone. The historic
48、part of Malta has incredible architecture, great walled cities, and many underground tunnels to explore. B. Australia Australia is an amazing continental island country, which everyone should visit at least once in life. It s often identified as mega diverse country as it boasts a rich culture, fant
49、astic wildlife, nice people, and a plethora of fun and interesting things to see and to do. Australia has literally everything, from the spectacular beaches, canyons, to breathtaking green forests to explore. C. The Maldives Not only is the Maldives one of the most beautiful island countries, it is also one of the most popular honeymoon destinations. Situated in the middle of the Indian Ocean, the Maldives is made up of an entire series of incredible ancient coral reefs that grew up along the sides of ancient volcanoes. T