2015湖北高考英语试卷试卷及答案

湖北省高考英语试卷

二、单选题

21 .When he was running after his brother, the boy lost his _______ and had a bad fall. A .balance B.chance C.memory D.place

22. He gave him a new name to hide his ______when he went to carry out the secret task. A .emotion B.talent C.identity D.treasure

23. The team are working hard to ______ the problem so that they can find the best solution. A .face B.prevent C.raise D.analyze

24. In order to be heard, she pointed her finger upwards to ______ that someone was moving about upstairs.

A.whisper B.signal C.declare D.complain

25.There is no doubt that this candidate’s advantage _______ his ability to communicate with foreigners in English.

A.leave out B.goes against C.lies in D.makes up

26.Don’t worry. I’m sure your missing glasses will sooner or later. A. stand out B. break up C. get out D. turn up

27.Even though the conference hall is near his apartment，he has so hurry a little if he wants to be________.

A. accurate B. punctual C. efficient D. reasonable

28.I don’t think what he said is to the topic we are discussing. He has missed the point. A. faithful B. parallel C. relevant D. similar

29.The girl used to be shy, but is getting active in group work and is more willing to express herself.

A. gradually B. usually C. previously D. merely

30.This meeting room is a non-smoking area. I would like to warn you that if you smoked here you would be fined.

A. in advance B. in detail C. in total D. in general

三、完形填空

“Daily Star, sir” called Jason, carrying some newspaper under his arm. The little boy had been running up and down the street, but there were still twenty __31__ left. His voice was almost gone and his head was __32__. The shops would soon close, and all the people would go home. He would have to go home too, carrying the papers__33__ money. He had hoped to sell more papers tonight to make more money to buy a __34__ for his mother and some seeds for his bird. That was why he had bought the papers with all his money. He __35__ as he thought of his failure to sell all his papers.

“You don’t know the __36__ of selling papers. You must shout, ‘Hot news!Bomb bursting!’” another newsboy Chad told Jason. “__37__ it’s not in the paper at all,” replied Jason. “Just run away quickly __38__ they have time to see, and you’ll __39__ out and get your money,” Chad said.

It was a new __40__ to Jason. He thought of his bird with no __41__ and the cake he wanted to buy for his mother, but was __42__ that he would not tell a lie.Though he was __43__

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a poor newsboy, he had been __44__ some good things.

The next morning Jason went to the office for his papers __45__. Several boys were crowding around Chad, who declared with a __46__ smile that he sold six doze the day before. He added that Jason __47__ money because he would not tell a lie. The boys __48__ at Jason. “You wouldn’t tell a lie yesterday, my boy?” A gentleman at the office came up and patted Jason’s shoulder __49__. “You’re just the boy I am looking for.” A week later Jason started his new __50__. He lost the sale of twenty papers because he would not tell a lie, but got a well-paid job because he told the truth.

31. A. shops B. coins C. people D. papers 32. A. open B. heavy C. pure D. weak

33. A. instead of B. in return for C. regardless of D. in exchange for 34. A. cup B. card C. comb D. cake

35. A. gave in B. broke down C. got away D. showed up 36. A. difficulty B. process C. goal D. secret 37. A. And B. But C. For D. So

38. A. before B. since C. though D. unless 39. A. call B. drop C. sell D. reach 40. A. edition B. idea C. policy D. task 41. A. bread B. insects C. seeds D. water

42. A. concerned B. amazed C. excited D. determined 43. A. still B. already C. just D. also

44. A. taught B. handed C. awarded D. allowed

45. A. at once B. by chance C. as usual D. on purpose 46. A. proud B. gentle C. warm D. polite 47. A. borrowed B. lost C. made D. saved

48. A. laughed B. shouted C. nodded D. stared 49. A. bravely B. gratefully C. fondly D. modest 50. A. duty B. business C. job D. method

四、阅读理解

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“I see you’ve got a bit of water in your coat” said the man at the Metro station,” Is it raining out there? “”No, it’s pretty nice,” I replied, checking my sleeve. “Oh, right. A pony(马驹) bit me earlier.”

As it happen, the bit was virtually painless: more the kind of small bite might get from a naughty child. The pony responsible was queuing up for some cream in the car park near Haytor, and perhaps though I’d jumped in ahead of him.

The reason why the ponies here are naughty is that Haytor is tourist-heavy and tourists are constantly feeding the ponies foods, despite signs asking them ….By feeding the ponies, tourist increase the risk of them getting hit by a car, and …..then hander a gather during the area’s annual pony drift(迁移).

The purpose of a pony drift is to gather them up so their health can be checked, the baby care can be stopped from feeding on their mothers’ milk, and those who’ve gone beyond their limited area can be return to their correct area. Some of them are

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also later sold, in order to limit the number of ponies according to the rules set by Natural England.

Three weeks ago, I witnessed a small near-disaster a few west of here. While walking,I noticed a pony roll over on his back. “hello” I said to him, assuming the he was just rolling for fun, but he was very still and , as I got closer, I saw him kicking his legs in the air and breathing heavily. I began to properly worry about him. Fortunately, I managed to get in touch with a Dartmoor's Livestock Protection office r and send her a photo. The officer immediately sent a local farmer out to check on the pony. The pony had actually been trapped between two rocks. The farmer freed him, and he began to run happily around again.

Dartmoor has 1,000 or so ponies, who play a critical role in creating the diversity of species in this area. Many people are working hard to preserve these ponies, and trying to come up with plans to find a sustainable（可持续

的) future for one of Dartmoor's most financial-trouble elements. 51. Why are tourist asked not to feed the ponies? A. To protect the tourists from being bitten. B. To keep the ponies off the police station. C. To avoid putting the ponies in danger D. To prevent the ponies from fighting.

52. One of the purposes of the annual pony drift is ___________ A. to feed baby ponies on milk B. to control the number of ponies C. to expand the habitat for ponies D. to sell the ponies at good price

53. What was the author’s first reaction when he saw a pony roll on its back？ A．He free it from the trap. B. He called a protection offer C. He worried about it very much D. He thought of it as being naughty

54. What does the author imply about the preservation of Dartmoor’s ponies? A. It lacks people’s involvement. B. It costs a large amount of money C. It will affect tourist in Dartmoor

D. It has caused an imbalance of species

B

What Theresa Leo is doing proves that a large farm isn’t a prerequisite for a modern grow-your-own lifestyle. On a mere 1/10 of an acre in Los Angeles, Leo and her family grow, can(装罐) and preserve much of the food they consume.

Leo is a master food preserver, gardener and canning expert. She also operates a website, where she share her tips and recipes, with the goal of demonstrating that everyone has the ability to control what’s on their plate.

Leo initially went to school to become an engineer, but she quickly learned that her enthusiasm was mainly about growing and preparing her own food. “I got into cooking my own food and started growing my own herbs(香草) and foods for that fresh flavor,” she said. Engineer

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by day, Leo learned cooking at night school. She ultimately purchased a small piece of land with her husband and began growing their own foods.

“I teach people how to live farm-fresh without a farm,”Leo said. Through her website Leo emphasizes that “anybody can do this anywhere.” Got an apartment with a balcony(阳台)? Plant some herbs. A window? Perfect spot for growing. Start with herbs, she recommends, because “they’re very forgiving.” Just a little of the herbs“can take your regular cooking to a whole new level,” she added. “I think it’s a great place to start.” Then? Try growing something from a seed, she said, like a tomato or some tea.

Canning is a natural extension of the planting she does. With every planted food,Leo noted, there’s a moment when it’s bursting with its absolute peak flavor. “I try and keep it in a time capsule in a canning jar.”Leo said. “Canning for me is about knowing what’s in your food, knowing where it comes from.” In addition to being more in touch with the food she’s eating, another joy comes from passing this knowledge and this desire for good food to her children:“Influencing them and telling them your opinion on not only being careful what we eat but understanding the bigger picture,” she said, “that if we don’t take care of the earth, no one will.” 55. The underlined word “prerequisite”(Para. 1) is closest in meaning to “_____”. A. recipe B. substitute C. requirement D. challenge

56. Why does Leo suggest starting with herbs? A. They are used daily. B. They are easy to grow. C. They can grow very tall.

D. They can be eaten uncooked.

57. According to Leo, what is the benefit of canning her planted foods? A. It can preserve their best flavor. B. It can promote her online sales. C. It can better her cooking skills. D. It can improve their nutrition.

58. What is the “the bigger picture”(Para. 6) that Leo wishes her children to understand? A. The knowledge about good food. B. The way to live a grow-our-own life. C. The joy of getting in touch with foods. D. The responsibility to protect our earth.

C

Hilversum is a medium-sized city between the major cities of Amesterdam and Utrecht in the area of North Holland, the Netherlands. Unlike most of the Netherlands, Hilversum is actually in a hilly area with the soil mostly consisting of sand. Once called the Garden of Amsterdam, it still attracts travelers to come over to cycle and walk through the surrounding forests. They visit it for a relaxing day off from the urban madness. For Dutch people, Hilversum is all about textile（纺织）and media industries, and modern architecture.

In history, Hilversum was largely an agricultural area. Daily life was marked by farming, sheep

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raising and wool production. A railway link to Amsterdam in 1874 attracted rich traders from Amsterdam to Hilversum. They built themselves large villas（别墅）in the wooded surroundings of the town. One of the families moving in was the Brenninkmeijers, currently the wealthiest family of the Netherlands. They moved in after big success in the textile industry and aided a substantial textile industry in Hilversum. But the textile boom lasted only several decades. The last factory closed in the 1960s.

The change to a media economy started in 1920, when the Netherlands Seintoestellen Fabriek (NSF) established a radio factory in Hilversum.Most radio stations settled in the large villas in the leafy areas of the town. Television gave another push to the local economy. Hilversum became the media capital of the Netherlands, and Dutch television stars moved into the leafy neighborhoods surrounding the town.

In the early 1900s, modern architects W. M. Dudok and J. Duiker placedhundreds of remarkable buildings in Hilversum. These modern architectural masterpieces（杰作） are so many that Hilversum almost feels like an open airmuseum. Dudok alone shaped most of 20th century Hilversum and approximately 75buildings still bear his unique characteristics. His masterpiece, Hilversum Town Hall,was built in 1928-1931. It has wide international fame and is included in many architecture textbooks. The building has remarkable shape and looks like a combination of “blocks”. Actually, one may start his journey of modern architecture by walking or biking the W.M. Dudok Architectural Route in Hilversum.

59. Hilversum is different form most of the Netherlands in that _______. A. it has a large population B. it is cut off form big cities C. is has many beautiful gardens D. it is in a hilly area with sandy soil

60. What was the greatest contribution of the Brennikmeijers to Hilversum? A. Building a railway link to Amsterdam. B. Helping its textile industry to develop. C. Constructing large villas for the poor. D. Assisting its agricultural industry.

61. The beginning of the media industry in Hilversum was marked by the establishment of _______.

A. a radio factory B. the media capital C. a radio station D. a TV station

62. What is known about W.M. Dudok’s Hilversum Town Hall? A. It consists of approximately 75 buildings. B. It looks like an open-air museum in the city. C. It is a classic example in architecture textbooks. D. It has shaped most of 20th century Hilversum.

D

The oddness of life in space never quite goes away. Here are some examples.

First consider something as simple as sleep. Its position presents its own challenges. The

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main question is whether you want your arms inside or outside the sleeping bag. If you leave your arms out, they float free in zero gravity, often giving a sleeping astronaut the look of a funny ballet （芭蕾） dancer. “I’m an inside guy,” Mike Hopkins says, who returned from a six-month tour on the International Space Station.“I like to be wrapped up.”

On the station, the ordinary becomes strange. The exercise bike for the American astronaut has no handlebars. It also has no sear. With no gravity, it’s just as easy to pedal violently. You can watch a movie while you pedal by floating a microcomputer anywhere you want. Without gravity to help circulate air, the carbon dioxide you exhale（呼气）has a tendency to form an invisible（隐形的）cloud around your head. You can end up with what astronauts call a carbon-dioxide headache.

Leroy Chiao, 54, an American retired astronaut after four flights, describes what happens even before you float out of your seat. “Your inner ear thinks you’re falling. Meanwhile your eyes are telling you you’re standing straight. That can be annoying—that’s why some people feel sick.” Within a couple of days—truly terrible days for some—astronauts’ brains learn to ignore the panicky signals from the inner ear, and space sickness disappears.

Space travel can be so delightful but at the same time invisibly dangerous. For instance, astronauts lose bone mass. That’s why exercise is considered so vital that National Aeronautics and Space Administration(NASA) puts in right on the workday schedule. The focus on fitness is as much about science and the future as it is about keeping any individual astronaut healthy. NASA is worried about two things: recovery time once astronauts return home, and, more importantly, how to maintain strength and fitness for the two and a half years or more that it would take to make a round-trip to Mars.

63. What is the major challenge to astronauts when they sleep in space? A. Deciding on a proper sleep position. B. Choosing a comfortable sleeping bag. C. Seeking a way to fall asleep quickly. D. Finding a right time to go to sleep.

64. The astronauts will suffer from a carbon-dioxide headache when ________? A. they circle around on their bikes

B. they use microcomputers without a stop C. They exercise in one place for a long time D. they watch a movie while pedaling

65. Some astronauts feel sick on the station during the first few days because _______?

A. their senses stop working B. they have to stand up straight

C. they float out of their seats unexpectedly D. their brains receive contradictory messages

66. One of NASA’s major concerns about astronauts is_______. A. how much exercise they do on the station B. how they can remain healthy for long in space C. whether they can recover after returning home D. whether they are able to go back to the station

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E

Science has a lot of uses. It can uncover laws of nature, cure diseases, make bombs, and help bridges to stand up. Indeed science is so good at what it does that there’s always a temptation（诱惑） to drag it into problems where it may not be helpful. David Brooks, author of The Social Animal, The Hidden Sources of Love, Character, and Achievement , appears to be the latest in a long line of writers who have failed to resist the temptation.

Brooks gained fame for several books. His latest book The Social Animal, however, is more ambitious and serious than his earlier books. It is an attempt to deal with a set of weighty topics. The book focuses on big questions: What has science revealed about human nature? What are the sources of character? And why are some people happy and successful while others aren’t? To answer these questions, Brooks surveys a wide range of disciplines （学科）.Considering this, you might expect the book to be a dry recitation of facts. But Brooks has structured his book in an unorthodox（非常规的）, and perhaps unfortunate, way. Instead of introducing scientific theories, he tells a story, within which he tries to make his points, perhaps in order to keep the reader’s attention. So as Harold and Erica, the hero and heroine in his story, live through childhood, we hear about the science of child development, and as they begin to date we hear about the theory of sexual attraction. Brooks carries this through to the death of one of his characters.

On the whole, Brooks’s story is acceptable if uninspired. Ad one would expect, his writing is mostly clear and, to be fair, some chapters stand out above the rest. I enjoyed, for instance, the chapter in which Harold discovers how to think on his own.While Harold and Erica are certainly not strong or memorable characters, the more serious problems with The Social Animal lie elsewhere. These problems partly involve Brooks’s attempt to translate his tale into science. 67. The author mentions the function of science at the beginning of the passage to _______.

A. illustrate where science can be applied

B. demonstrate the value of Brooks’s new book C. remind the reader of the importance of science D. explain why many writers use science in their works

68. According to the author, which of the following could be a strength of the book? A. Its strong basis.

B. Its convincing points. C. Its clear writing.

D. Its memorable characters.

69. What’s the author’s general attitude towards the book? A. Contradictory. B. Supportive. C. Cautious. D. Critical.

70. What is the author likely to write about after the last paragraph? A. Problems with the book. B. Brooks’s life experiences. C. Death of the characters. D. Brooks’s translation skills.

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五、完成句子

71.If she had been aware that the mushrooms were poisonous, she____________ them for dinner. (pick)

要是指导蘑菇有毒，他就不会采来做晚餐了。

72.____the beef being cooked on the stove, the mother pictured the whole family having meals together.(look)

看着炉子上炖着的牛肉，妈妈想象着一家人在一起吃饭的画面。

73. The director, a doom room in the Film Academy, has already made four films.(share)

这位导演已经执导了四部电影，在电影学院学习时，杰克（Jack）和他同住一间寝室。

74.Into the complete silence of the waiting class_______ :”Good morning children”.(come) 在全班同学静静的等待中传来老师甜美的嗓音： “孩子们早上好” 。

75.___________ will not make any difference to or arrangement. (say)

无论她说什么都不会对我们的安排有影响。

76.We must act as quickly as possible now. Just tell us_____________ the task or not.(undertake)

现在我们必须尽快采取行动。你就告诉我们你能否承担这项任务吧。

77. The professor was delighted to find that two thirds of the project _________by the students independently.(finish)

教授高兴的发现学生已独立完成了该项目三分之二的工作。

78. ___________that they found the long lost sword of Ming Dynasty.(be) 就是在这个湖里他们发现了失踪已久的明代宝剑。

79._________ to only a few people here, his reputation abroad is very great(know). 虽然这里只有几个人知道他，但他在国外名气却很大。

80. Many bad habits can be especially difficult cure because they are likely _________at a very young age.(form)

许多坏习惯特别难以纠正，因为他们可能是人们在年幼时就形成了的。

六、短文写作

请根据以下提示，并结合事例，用英语写一篇短文。

Questioning is a bridge to learning, when you begin to doubt something and search for an answer, you will learn. 注意： 1. 无须写标题； 2. 除诗歌外，文体不限；

3. 内容必须结合你生活重的具体事例； 4. 之中不得透漏个人姓名和学校名称；

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5 词数不少于 120，如引用提示语，则不计入总词数

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