2015年高考英语吉林卷

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My color television has given me nothing but a headache.I was able to buy it a little over a year ago because I had my relatives give me money for my birthday instead of a lot of clothes that wouldn ’t fit. I let a salesclerk fool me into buying a discontinued model.I realized this day later,when I saw newspaper advertisements for the set at seventy-five dollars less than I had paid. The set for the night. Fortunately,I didn ’t get any channels showing all-night movies or I would never have gotten to read.

Then I started developing a problem with the set that involved static(静电)noise.For some reason,when certain shows switched into a commercial,a loud noise would sound for a few seconds.Gradually,this noise began to appear during show,and to get rid of it,I had to change to another channel and then change it back.Sometimes this technique would not work, and I had to pick up the set and shake it to remove the sound.I actually began to build up my arm muscles shaking my set.

When neither of these methods removed the static noise,I would sit helplessly and wait for the noise to go away.At last I ended up hitting the set with my first,and it stopped working altogether.My trip to repair shop cost$62,and the set is working will now,but I keep expecting more trouble.

1.Why did the author say he was fooled into buying the TV set?

A.He got an older model than he had expected.

B.He couldn’t return it when it was broken.

C.He couldn’t have bought it at a lower price.

D.He failed to find any movie show on it.

2.Which of the following can best replace the phrase”signed off”in paragraph 1?

A.ended all their programs B.provided fewer channels

C.changed to commercials D.showed all night movies

3.How did the author finally get his TV set working again?

A.By shaking and hitting it B.By turning it on and off

C.By switching channels D.By having it repair.

4.How does the author sound when telling the story?

A.Curios B.Anxious C.cautious D.humorous

B

Your house may have an effect on your figure. Experts say the way you design your home could play a role in whether you pack on the pounds or keep them off. You can make your environment work for you instead of against you. Here are some ways to turn your home into part of your diet plan.

Open the curtains and turn up the lights. Dark environments are more likely to encourage overeating,for people are often less self-conscious(难为情)when they’re in poorly lit places and so more likely to eat lots of food. If your home doesn’t have enough window light,get more lamps and flood the place with brightness.

Mind the colors. Research suggests warm colors fuel our appetites. In one study,people who ate meals in blue room consumed 33percent less than in a yellow or red room. Warm colors like yellow make food appear more appetizing, while cold colors make us feel less hungry. So when it’s time to repaint,go blue.

Don ’t forget the clock-or the radio.People who eat slowly tend to consume about 70fewer calories per meal than those who rush through their meals. Begin keeping track of the time,and try to make dinner last at least 30 minutes.And while you’re at it, actually sit down to eat. If you need some help slowing down,turn on relaxing music.It makes you less likely to rush through a meal.

Downsize the dishes. Big serving bowls and plates can easily make us fat. We eat about 22percent more when using a 12-inch plate instead of a 10-inch plate. When we choose a large spoon over a smaller one, total intake(摄入)jumps by 14 percent. And we’ll pour about 30 percent more liquid into a short, wide glass than a tall, skinny glass.

5.The text is especially helpful for those who care about_________.

A.their home comforts B.their body shape C.house buying D.healthy diets

6.A home environment in blue can help people__________.

A.digest food better B.reduce food intake

C.burn more calories D.regain their appetites.

7.What are people advised to do at mealtimes?

A.eat quickly B.play fast music C.use smaller spoons D.turn down lights.

8.What can be a suitable title for the text?

A.Is Your House Making You Fat? B.Ways of Serving Dinner.

C.Effects of Self-Consciousness. D. Is Your Home Environment Relaxing?

C

More students than ever before are taking a gap year(间隔年)before going ti university. It used to be called the”year off” between school and university. The gap year phenomenon originated (起源)with the months left over Oxbridge applicants between entrance exams in November and the start of the next academic year.

This year,25310 students who have accepted places in higher education institutions have put off their entry until next year,according to statistics on university entrance provided by the University and Collage Admissions Service(UCAS).

That is a record 14.7% increase in the number of students taking a gap year. Tony Higgins from UCAS said that the statistics are good news for everyone in higher education.”students who take a well-planned year out are more likely to be satisfied with,and complete,their chosen course, Students who take a gap year are often more mature and responsible.” he said.

But not everyone is happy. Owain James, the president of the National Union of Students(NUS),argued that the increase is evidence of student hardship-young people are being forced into earning money before finishing their education.”New students are now aware that they are likely to leave university up to $15000 in debt,It is not surprising that more and more students are taking a gap year to earn money to support their study for degree. NUS statistics show that over 40% of students are forced to work during term time and figure increase to 90% during vacation periods ”he said.

9.What do we learn about the gap year from the text?

A.It is flexible in length. B.It is time for relaxation.

C.It is increasingly popular. D.It is required by universities.

10.According to Tony Higgins ,students taking a gap year________.

A.are better prepared for collage studies. B.know a lot more about their future jobs.

C.are more likely to leave university in debt. D.have a better chance to enter top universities.

11.How does Owain James feel about the gap-year phenomenon?

A.He ’s puzzled. B.He ’s worried C.He ’s surprised D.He ’s annoyed.

12.What would most students do on their vacation according to NUS statistics?

A.attend additional course B.make plans for the new term

C.earn money for their education D.prepare for their graduate studies.

D

Choose Your One Day Tours!

Tour A-Bath & Stonehenge including entrance fees to the ancient Roman bathroom and Stonehenge-$37 until 26 March and $39 thereafter.

Visit the city with over 2000 years of history and Bath Abbey, the Royal Crescent and the Costume Museum. Stonehenge is one of the world’s most famous prehistoric monuments dating back over 5000 years.

Tour B- Oxford & Stratford including entrance fees to the university St Mary’s Church Tower and Anne Hathaway’s house-$32 until 12 March and $ 36 thereafter.

Oxford:includes a guide tour of England ’s oldest university city and colleges.Look over the “city of dreaming spires(顶尖) ”from St Mary ’s Church Tower. Stratford: Includes a guided tour exploring much of the Shakespeare wonder.

Tour C- Windsor Castle & Hampton Court including entrance fees to Hampton Court Palace-$34 until 11 March and $37 thereafter.

Includes a guide tour of Windsor and Hampton Court, Henry VIII’s favorite palace. Free time to cisit Windsor Castle(entrance fees not included)with 500 years history. Hampton Court was once the home of four Kings and one Queen.Now this former royal palace is open to the public as a major tourist attraction.Visit the palace and its various historic gardens,which include the famous maze(迷宫)where it is easy to get lost!

Tour D-Cambridge including entrance fees to the Tower of Saint Mary the Great-$33 until 18 March and $37 thereafter.

Includes a guided tour of Cambridge,the famous university town,and the gardens of the 18th century.

13.Which tour will you choose if you want to see England’s oldest university city?

A.Tour A B.Tour B C.Tour C D.Tour D

14.Which of the following tours charges the lowest fee on 17 March?

A.Windsor Castle & Hampton Court B.Oxford & stratford.

C. Bath & Stonehenge. D.Cambridge.

15.Why is Hampton Court a major tourist attraction?

A.It used to be the home of royal families. B.It used to be a will-known maze.

C.It is the oldest palace in Britain. D.It is a world-famous castle.

七选五

Training for a marathon requires careful preparation and steady ,gradual increase in the length of the runs__16__buy the best-fitting,best-built running shoes you can find. No one can say which brand will work best for you or feel best on your feet, so you have to rely on your expensive and on the feel of each pair as you shop. When you have found shoes that seem right, walk in them for a few days to double-check the fit___17___.As always, you should stretch(伸展)at least ten minutes before each run to prevent injures.

During the first week , do not think about distance, but run five minutes longer each day.__18__.it is wise ti take a day off to rest . But during the next week , set a goal of at least a mile and a half per run.__19__.After two weeks , start timing yourself.__20__.Depending on the kind of race you plan to enter, you can set up a timetable for the remaining weeks before the race..

A.After six days,

B.For a good marathon runner

C.Before you begin your training

D.With each day, increase th distance by a half mile

E.If they still feel good, you can begin running in them.

F.Time spent for preparation raises the quality of training.

G.Now you are ready to figure out a goal of improving distance and time.

完形填空

Where do you go when you want to learn something? School? A friend? A tutor? These are all_21_places of learning. But it may well be that the learning you really want_22_somewhere else instead. I had the_23_of seeing this first hand on a_24_.

My daughter plays on a recreational soccer team. They did very well this season and so _25_a tournament, which normally was only for more skilled club teams. This led to some_26_expensive on Saturday as they played against teams_27_trained. Through the first two games, her_28_did not get one serious shot on goal.As a parent, I_29_seeing my daughter playing her best,_30_still defeated.

It seemed that something clicked with the_31_between Saturday and Sunday .When

they_32_for their Sunday game, they were_33_different. They had begun to integrate(融合)the kinds of play and teamwork they had_34_the day before into their _35_. They played aggressively and_36_scored a goal.

It_37_me that playing against the other team was a great_38_moment for all the girls on the team. I think it is a general principle._39_in the best teacher. The lessons they learned may not _40_what they would have gotten in school, but are certainly more personal and meaningful, because they had to work them out on their own.

21.A.public B.traditional C.official D.special

22.A.passes B.works C.lies D.ends

23.A.dream B.idea C.habit D.chance

24.A.trip B.holiday C.weekend D.square

25.A.won B.entered C.organized D.watched

26.A.painful B.strange C.common D.practical

27.A.less B.poorly C.newly D.better

28.A.fans B.tutors C.class D.team

29.A.imagined B.hated C.avoided D.missed

30.A.if B.or C.but D.as

31.A.girls B.parents C.coaches D.views

32.A.dressed B.showed up C.made up D.planned

33.A.slightly B.hardly C.basically D.completely

34.A.seen B.known C.heard D.read

35.A.styles B.training C.game D.rules

36.A.even B.still C.seldom D.again

37.A.confused B.stuck C.reminded D.warned

38.A.touching B.thinking C.encouraging D.learning

39.A.Experience B.Independence C.Curiosity D.Interest

40. A.harmful to B.mixed with C.different from D.applied to

语法填空

The adobe dwellings(土坯房)_41_(build )by the Pueblo Indians of the American Southwest are admired by even_42_most modern of architects and engineers.In addition to their simple beauty,what

makes the adobe dwellings admirable is their_43_(able)to “air condition ” a house without_44_(use)electric equipment. Walls made of adobe take in the heat from the sun on hot days and give out that heat_45_(slow)during cool nights,thus warming the house. When a new day breaks, the walls have given up their heat and are now cold enough_46_(cool) the house during the hot day:_47_the same time,they warm up again for night . This cycle_48_(go)day after day:the walls warm up during the day and cool off during the night and ate thus always a timely offset(抵消)for the outside temperature.As_49_(nature)architects.the Pueblo Indian figured out exactly_50_thick the adobe walls needed to be to make the cycle work on most days.

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One day , little Tony went to a shopping center with his parent. It was very crowded.

Tony saw a toy on a shop window. He liked it so very much that he quickly walked into

the shop. After looks at the toy for some time.he turned around and found where his parents Were missing. Tony was scared and begun to cry. A woman saw him crying and telling him

to wait outside a shop. Five minutes later, Tony saw parents,Mom said, ”How nice to see you again!Dad and I were terrible worried.”Tony promised her that this would never happen again.