II.阅读七选五[2015'河北石家庄高三二模〗

根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填人空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

Four ways to be a great room-mate

Having a room-mate can be one of the best experiences in college or, easily, one of the worst. 9 Follow these tips to avoid the common mistakes that turn good room-mate rela?tionships sour.

Talk things out.

Communication is key. If something happens, sit down with your room-mate and have a face-to-face conversation. I've seen room-mate relationships fall apart because some?thing happens and, instead of talking to each other, the two start complaining about their room-mates behind their backs. 10

Don't expect to be best friends.

Some room-mates become the best of friends, and some don't. Don't put pressure on yourself or your room-mate, es?pecially when you first meet. 11 And if your room-mate doesn't end up being your best friend, don't worry.

Ask before you take.

This applies to food, clothes and anything else. If you want to keep a relationship going, show your room-mate that you have respect for what is his or hers by asking first. 12

Clean up after yourself.

This should go without saying. Don't be lazy. Or, at least, don't bury your room-mate in your clothes and gar?bage. Most people I've come across in college are messy.

13 But being considerate with where you put your stuff will help you avoid conflict.

A. So you need to think twice before you help your room-ma?te out.

B. This creates nothing but awkward situations and unhappi-ness.

C. Even if you both agree to share everything, you should still ask.

D. You don't have to clean your room and keep it organized all the time.

E. It all starts with you to have a good relationship with your room-mate.

F. Sometimes you get stuck with someone who has tons of negative energy.

G. Remember, you're trying to make a new friend, not to scare your room-mate away.

B [2015 •长春普通高中三检]

Raised in a motherless home, my father was extremely tight-fisted towards us children. His attitude didn't soften as I grew into adulthood and went to college. I had to ride the bus whenever I came home. Though the bus stopped about two miles from home, Dad never met me, even in severe 

weather. If I grumbled, he'd say in his loudest father-voice, "That's what your legs are for!"

The walk didn't bother me as much as the fear of walk?ing alone along the highway and country roads. I also felt less than valued that my father didn't seem concerned about my safety. But that feeling was cancelled one spring evening.

It had been a particularly difficult week at college after long hours in labs. I longed for home. When the bus reached the stop, I stepped off and dragged my suitcase to begin the long journey home.

A row of hedge (树篱)edged the driveway that climbed the hill to our house. Once I had turned off the highway to start the last lap of my journey, I always had a sense of relief to see the hedge because it meant that I was almost home. On that particular evening, the hedge had just come into view when I saw something grey moving along the top of the hedge, moving towards the house. Upon closer observation, I realized it was the top of my father's head. Then I knew, each time I'd come home, he had stood behind the hedge, watching, until he knew I had arrived safely.  I swallowed hard against the tears. He did care, after all.

On later visits* that spot of grey became my watchtow-er. I could hardly wait until I was close enough to watch for its secret movement above the greenery. Upon reaching home, I would find my father sitting innocently in his chair. "So! My son, it's you!" he'd say, his face lengthening into pretended surprise.

I replied, "Yes, Dad. It's me. I'm home.，，

5. What does the underlined word "grumbled" in Paragraph 1 probably mean?

A. Accepted happily.                 B. Explained clearly.

C. Agreed willingly.                  D. Spoke unhappily.

6. What made the author feel upset was .

 A. the tiredness after long hours in labs

B. the fear of seeing something moving

C. the feeling of being less than valued

D. the loneliness of riding the bus home

 7. The author's father watched behind the hedge because

 A. he was concerned about his son's safety

B. he wanted to help his son build up courage

C.he didn't want to meet his son at the doorway

D. he didn't think his son was old enough to walk alone

8.Which of the following can be the best title for the pas?sage?

A. My father's secret        B. My college life

C. Terrible journey home        D. Riding the bus alone

I.阅读理解

A [2015 •河北普通高中高三教学质量监测]

Martha Graham, born in 1894s was one of the most fa?mous dancers and creators of dance, whose influence on dance has been compared with the influence Picasso had on the mod?ern visual arts, Stravinsky had on music, or Frank Lloyd Wright had on architecture. She created almost two hundred dance pieces. She is often called the Mother of Modern Dance.

Earlier in her life, however, Martha did not know that she would become a dancer. At that time, the dancers were looked down on. So Martha's parents didn't approve of her desire to dance at the beginning. In 1916, she began her stud?ies at the newly created Denishawn School of Dancing and Re?lated Arts, founded by Ruth St. Denis and Ted Shawn, where Graham worked very hard to improve her ability to dance because she was considered too old to begin dancing.

  In 1936， Graham made her defining work, Chronicle which signalled the beginning of a new era in modern dance. The dance brought serious issues to the stage for the general public in a dramatic manner. Influenced by the Wall Street Crash of 1929, the Great Depression that followed, and the Spanish Civil War, it focused on depression and isolation, re?flected in the dark nature of both the set and costumes.

Graham continued to dance when past the age of seven?ty. Once again* she met with criticism from people who came to watch her shows. But she didn't give up. Her last comple?ted ballet was 1990's Maple Leaf Rag. A Dancer's Life is an introduction to Graham and her work. It tells about her dances and her dance group and shows some of their meth?ods.

Martha Graham received many awards during her life?time, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1976. She was the first dancer to receive the country's highest civi卜ian honour. She died in 1991 at the age 

of ninety-six. In 1998， TIME magazine listed her as the "Dancer of the Centu?ry" and one of the most important people of the twentieth century.

1,   Some famous artists are mentioned in Paragraph 1 to show
Martha Graham__________ .

A.  was influenced greatly by them

B.  kept in touch with them regularly

C.  had a great effect on modern dance

D.  liked to make friends with them

2.  Why didn't Martha's parents approve of her desire to dance at first?

 A.  She was too old to learn American dance.

B.  American dance was seen as a lower art form.

C.  There was no academic school to teach dancing.

D.  Her family was too poor to afford her tuition.

 3.  When Martha Graham continued to dance in her 70s, she

 A.  was warmly welcomed by the youth

B.  achieved huge success once again

C.  received many awards for her age

D.  was attacked by people

 4.  The text is mainly about____________ .

 A. the background of modern dance in America

B. the development of modern dance in America

C. Martha Graham and her achievements in dance

D. the awards Martha Graham won in her life

1L完形填空[2015 •长春普通高中三检]

 Don't let Aurora's small stature (身材)fool you—her spirit is strong. She is one of 140 chickens 9 from a farm. When we saved her, she was tiny and sick and it seemed 10 that she would survive. Having never got the right__11__ ， many of the chickens were sick and some __12__ died.

  At a young age, Aurora and her sisters and brothers were __13__ by their mum. Luckily, another mother __14__ their care. Aurora seemed the last to __15__ food and atten?tion. She grew at a much slower__ 16___ than her brothers and sisters did. Everything seemed ___17__ her.

At the young age of seven months, Aurora had lost two mums and was ___18__ to find a place with the other chickens.

 Aurora __ 19__ found comfort with an old chicken named Margaret, staying under her wings during the cold nights, ___20___ Margaret was so old that a few months later she died. Aurora, in her own way, thinks of Margaret. Every evening,you will find her in the___ 21___ spot where she keeps Margaret company.___22__ when the other chickens try to ___23___her away, Aurora comes back.

As Aurora grows, we become 24 at her love of living.  Nothing__25__ her.  

So remember,when life seems so __26___ that you can't take it, think of Aurora. She has lost her mums, watched her sisters and brothers die, and __27__ from serious illnesses. Yet she enjoys the small, sweet __28__ life has offered—safety, food, warmth and good friendships.

 9.  A. raised                B. purchased
    C.   rescued             D. collected

10.  A. hopeful                B. proper
    C. possible               D. unlikely

  11.  A. touch                  B. care

    C. gift                   D. partner

12.  A. sadly                  B. angrily
    C. coldly                    D. calmly

13.  A. punished                B. refused

    C. abandoned                  D. scolded

14.  A. took on                  B. put forward
    C. looked after             D. brought about

15.  A. get                  B. eat
    C.draw                  D. offer

16.  A. cost                 B. rate
    C.  standard              D. value

17.   A. for                  B. around
     C.  about               D. against

18.   A. arranging               B. choosing
   C.  struggling              D. affording

19.  A. lately                   B. eventually
   C. constantly               D. frequently

  20. A. unless    B. so     C.  because        D. but

21. A. same                 B. relevant
   C.  similar             D. normal

22. A. Still                 B. Thus
   C.Even                  D. Yet

23. A. clear                 B. put
   C. turn                   D. push

  24. A. nervous                B. amazed

   C.excited                 D. disappointed

25. A. helps                    B. attracts
   C. impresses                  D. stops

26. A. tough                   B. different
   C. smooth                  D. boring

27. A. waked                     B. made
   C. recovered                 D. learned

28. A. chances                   B. pleasures
   C. dreams                    D. services

B [2015'东北三省四市教研联合体高考模拟]

Melbourne, Australia

Melbourne is a hot-spot travel destination, and it's easy to see why with its beautiful beaches and busy city life.

Why it's a great choice: Australia as a whole is consid?ered a safe destination for international travel, and because of that, many solo travellers go there. In this English-speaking country, you won't be faced with any language barriers. Mel?bourne is easy to get around because you can walk or bike practically anywhere!

Thailand

Thailand is great for solo travellers―perhaps because of its Buddhist mindset, which promotes equality among the sexes.

Why it's a great choice: Thailand is known for its friend?ly atmosphere, and in this travel hot spot, there are plenty of chances to meet other like-minded travellers. Well known for cheap commodity prices, especially in the north, Thailand is a good choice if you want to get away on a budget. Thailand has a lot to offer, from the party-central Bangkok to beautiful beaches and tropical(热带的)jungle.

Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong is a great place to relax for solo travellers as it is full of "Zen moments", such as beautiful gardens and t'ai chi classes.

Why it's a great choice: Hong Kong is regarded as one of the safest cities in the world. If you're not well-travelled, or perhaps a bit tired of things like language barriers, Hong Kong is a great place to start, as it mixes both Eastern and Western cultures at the same time. 

Bali， Indonesia

 Bali is a spiritual place with yoga, spas, organic food and beaches. The combination of friendly people and splendid vis?ual culture has made Bali number one tourist attraction.

  Why it's so great- you won't be the only solo traveller in Bali. Everyone is known for being extremely friendly and you're sure to meet some amazing characters along the way. As a Hindu island, Bali is the perfect place for a relaxing and spiritual retreat(静修).The Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctua?ry in Ubud is fantastic—if you like monkeys, anyway.

5. What do the four places have in common according to the passage?

 A. They're cheap to travel around.

B. They're great for solo travellers.

C. They offer good spas and yoga.

D. There're no language barriers.

6.Where can you enjoy both convenient transport and beau?tiful beaches?

A. Melbourne, Australia.     B. Thailand.

C. Hong Kong, China.       D.  Bali, Indonesia.

7. What has made Bali, Indonesia a matchless tourist attrac?tion?

 A. Yoga, spas and healthy food.

B. Nice people and visual culture.

C. Fantastic monkeys and beaches.

D. Amazing characters and forest.

  8. What type of writing is this passage?

A. A travel diary.

B. A travel guide.

C. A business report.

D. A press advertisement.

I.阅读理解

A [2015 •河南八市重点高中教学质量监测] Around four years ago, I received a call from the princi?pal of our school as to the "Parents' View" talk the next morning. He asked me to speak to the group. After the call, my whole body became feverish and panicky. The time from his call to the next morning seemed like years. The whole night ? I could not sleep with many ominous apprehensions in mind. One of them was to call the principal with regret and tell him that I could not come. Finally, I gathered some cour?age. 1 thought, if I missed this opportunity, surely the school would never invite me again to any of their programmes.

   I reached the school in time. Before my turn came, my whole body was trembling. When my turn came, I started speaking, my heartbeat increased and my mouth went dry. I wasn't even able to read the written speech properly. I was not aware of where I was standing and what I was reading. That was the day when I realized my biggest weakness―pub?lic speaking.

    After my speech, I met with the principal and explained what had happened to me. He told me that this happened to everyone. Even great speakers faced the same thing when they started. He suggested that I come again next time.

 Around one month later, I was invited to refer to a topic on motivation. This time I was feeling comfortable. My speech was appreciated not only by the principal as well as by the teachers, because I was able to get my idea across to them. They encouraged and praised my efforts.

 After the speech was successfully delivered, I became more confident. I said to myself, "If I can speak in front of such a learned audience, like the principal who educates oth?ers, I can now speak in front of others, too."

I started delivering lectures in my plant, on various top?ics like self-motivation, personality development, personal excellence, spoken English and presentation skills. This has become a passion for me. I learned that everything is possible if we have the courage to take the first step.

  1. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?

A.Practice makes a man a better speech maker

B.Public speaking makes a man embarrassed

C.Principal provides the best chances

D.Spoken English develops in making speeches

 2.The author had bad feelings before the speech because

A. he disliked the idea of giving a lecture

B.he had got a high fever before that

C.he regretted accepting the invitation

D.he feared he couldn't perform it properly

3.What does the underlined part "ominous apprehensions" in the first paragraph mean?

A.Unlucky opportunities.

B.Negative ideas.

C.Curious views.

D.Happy comments.

 4. What can we conclude from the passage?

A.Nothing is to be got without pains but poverty.

B.Knowledge makes humble, while ignorance makes proud.

C.A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.

D.Necessity is the mother of invention.

—Hello, may I have an appointment with the doctor?

—_________

A．Sorry, he is busy at the moment．

B．Why didn’t you call earlier?

C．Certainly, may I have your name?

D．Sorry, he doesn’t want to see you．

The Palace Museum has a _________ of 96 million pieces of ancient Chinese art works．

A．collection B．mixture

C．combination D．series

Finally, we didn’t reach an agreement．Some agreed on the point while I was one of _________ opposed to it．

A．those who B．those C．who D．that

At the other end of the table are eggs weighing twice _________—6 or 7 pounds．

A．as much as B．as many as

C．as much D．as many