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London Canal Museum
2015年全国统一高考英语试卷（新课标Ⅰ）
12-13 New Wharf Road, London NI 9RT
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分 60 分）
www.canalmuseum.org.uk www.canalmuseum.mobi
第一节 （共 15 小题；每小题 3 分，满分 45 分）
Tel: 020 7713 0836
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，并在答题卡
21. When is the talk on James Brindley?
上将该项涂黑。
A. February 6th. B. March 6th.
A
C. November 7th. D. December 5th.
Monthly Talks at London Canal Museum
22. What is the topic of the talk in February?
Our monthly talks start at 19:30 on the first Thursday of each month except August. Admission is at
A. The Canal Pioneers. B. Ice for the Metropolis.
normal charges and you don’t need to book. They end around 21:00.
C. Eyots and Aits — Thames Islands. D. An Update on the Cotswold Canals.
November 7th
23. Who will give the talk on the islands in the Thames?
The Canal Pioneers, by Chris Lewis. James Brindley is recognized as one of the leading early canal
A. Miranda Vickers. B. Malcolm Tucker.
engineers. He was also a major player in training others in the art of canal planning and building. Chris
C. Chris Lewis. D. Liz Payne.
Lewis will explain how Brindley made such a positive contribution to the education of that group of early
“civil engineers”.
B
December 5th
The freezing Northeast hasn’t been a terribly fun place to spend time this winter, so when the chance
Ice for the Metropolis, by Malcolm Tucker. Well before the arrival of freezers, there was a demand
came for a weekend to Sarasota, Florida, my bags were packed before you could say “sunshine”. I left for
for ice for food preservation and catering. Malcolm will explain the history of importing natural ice and
the land of warmth and vitamin C (维生素C), thinking of beaches and orange trees. When we touched
the technology of building ice wells, and how London’s ice trade grew.
down to blue skies and warm air, I sent up a small prayer of gratefulness. Swimming pools, wine tasting,
February 6th
and pink sunsets (at normal evening hours, not 4 in the afternoon) filled the weekend, but the best part —
An Update on the Cotswold Canals, by Liz Payne. The Stroudwater Canal is moving towards
particularly to my taste, dulled by months of cold — weather root vegetables — was a 7 a.m. adventure to
reopening. The Thames and Severn Canal will take a little longer. We will have a report on the present
the Sarasota farmers’ market that proved to be more than worth the early wake-up call.
state of play.
The market, which was founded in 1979, sets up its tents every Saturday from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain
March 6th
or shine, along North Lemon and State streets. Baskets of perfect red strawberries, the red-painted sides of
Eyots and Aits — Thames Islands, by Miranda Vickers. The Thames has many islands. Miranda
the Java Dawg coffee truck; and most of all, the tomatoes: amazing, large, soft and round red tomatoes.
has undertaken a review of all of them. She will tell us about those of greatest interest.
Disappointed by many a broken, vine-ripened (蔓上成熟的) promise, I’ve refused to buy winter
Online bookings: www.canalmuseum.org.uk/book
tomatoes for years. No matter how attractive they look in the store, once I get them home they’re
More info: www.canalmuseum.org.uk/whatson
unfailingly dry, hard, and tasteless. But I homed in, with uncertainty, on one particular table at theBrown’s Grove Farm’s stand, full of fresh and soft tomatoes the size of my fist. These were the real deal The exhibition shows how Dali draws the viewer between two infinities (无限), “From the infinity
— and at that moment, I realized that the best part of Sarasota in winter was going to be eating things that small to the infinity large, contraction and expansion coming in and out of focus: amazing Flemish
back home in New York I wouldn’t be experiencing again for months. accuracy and the showy Baroque of old painting that he used in his museum-theatre in Figueras,” explains
Delighted as I was by the tomatoes in sight, my happiness deepened when I learned that Brown’s the Pompidou Centre.
Grove Farm is one of the suppliers for Jack Dusty, a newly opened restaurant at the Sarasota Ritz Carlton, The fine selection of the major works was done in close collaboration (合作) with the Museo
where — luckily for me — I was planning to have dinner that very night. Without even seeing the menu, I Nacional Reina Sofia in Madrid, Spain, and with contributions from other institutions like the Salvador
knew I’d be ordering every tomato on it. Dali Museum in St. Petersburg, Florida.
24. What did the author think of her winter life in New York? 28. Which of the following best describes Dali according to Paragraph 1?
A. Exciting. B. Boring. C. Relaxing. D. Annoying. A. Optimistic. B. Productive. C. Generous. D. Traditional.
25. What made the author’s getting up early worthwhile? 29. What is Dali’s The Persistence of Memory considered to be?
A. Having a swim. B. Breathing in fresh air. A. One of his masterworks. B. A successful screen adaptation.
C. Walking in the morning sun. D. Visiting a local farmer’s market. C. An artistic creation for the stage. D. One of the best TV programmes.
26. What can we learn about tomatoes sold in New York in winter? 30. How are the exhibits arranged at the World of Dali?
A. They are soft. B. They look nice. A. By popularity. B. By importance.
C. They taste great. D. They are juicy. C. By size and shape. D. By time and subject.
27. What was the author going to do that evening? 31. What does the word "contributions" in the last paragraph refer to?
A. Go to a farm. B. Check into a hotel. A. Artworks. B. Projects. C. Donations. D. Documents.
C. Eat in a restaurant. D. Buy fresh vegetables.
D
C Conflict is on the menu tonight at the café La Chope. This evening, as on every Thursday night,
Salvador Dali (1904—1989) was one of the most popular of modern artists. The Pompidou Centre in psychologist Maud Lehanne is leading two of France’s favorite pastimes, coffee drinking and the “talking
Paris is showing its respect and admiration for the artist and his powerful personality with an exhibition cure”. Here they are learning to get in touch with their true feelings. It isn’t always easy. The customers —
bringing together over 200 paintings, sculptures, drawings and more. Among the works and masterworks some thirty Parisians who pay just under $2 (plus drinks) per session — care quick to intellectualize (高
on exhibition the visitor will find the best pieces, most importantly The Persistence of Memory. There is 谈阔论), slow to open up and connect. “You are forbidden to say ‘one feels’ or ‘people think’” Lehanne
also L’ Enigme sans Fin from 1938, works on paper, objects, and projects for stage and screen and told them. “Say ‘I think,’ ‘Think me’.”
selected parts from television programmes reflecting the artist’s showman qualities. A café society where no intellectualizing is allowed? It couldn’t seem more un-French. But Lehanne’s
psychology café is about more than knowing oneself: It’s trying to help the city’s troubled neighborhood
The visitor will enter the World of Dali through an egg and is met with the beginning, the world of
cafes. Over the years, Parisian cafes have fallen victim to changes in the French lifestyle — longer
birth. The exhibition follows a path of time and subject with the visitor exiting through the brain.working hours, a fast food boom and a younger generation’s desire to spend more time at home. Dozens Building Trust in a Relationship Again
of new theme cafes appear to change the situation. Cafes focused around psychology, history, and Trust is a learned behavior that we gain from past experiences. 36.___________ Trust is a risk. But
engineering are catching on, filling tables well into the evening. you can’t be successful when there’s a lack of trust in a relationship that results from an action where the
The city’s “psychology cafes”, which offer great comfort, are among the most popular places. wrongdoer takes no responsibility to fix the mistake.
Middle-aged homemakers, retirees, and the unemployed come to such cafes to talk about love, anger, and Unfortunately, we’ve all been victims of betrayal. Whether we’ve been stolen from, lied to, misled, or
dreams with a psychologist. And they come to Lehanne’s group just to learn to say what they feel. cheated on, there are different levels of losing trust. Sometimes people simply can’t trust
“There’s a strong need in Paris for communication,” says Maurice Frisch, a café La Chope regular who anymore. 37. __________ It’s understandable, but if you’re willing to build trust in a relationship again,
works as a religious instructor in a nearby church. “People have few real friends. And they need to open we have some steps you can take to get you there.
up”. Lehanne says she’d like to see psychology cafes all over France. “If people had normal lives, these ◆38. ___________ Having confidence in yourself will help you make better choices because you can
cafes wouldn’t exist,” she says. “If life weren’t a battle, people wouldn’t need a special place just to see what the best outcome would be for your well-being.
speak.” But then, it wouldn’t be France. ◆39. ___________ If you’ve been betrayed, you are the victim of your circumstance. But there’s a
32. What are people encouraged to do at the cafe La Chope? difference between being a victim and living with a “victim mentality”. At some point in all of our lives,
A. Learn a new subject. B. Keep in touch with friends. we’ll have our trust tested or violated.
C. Show off their knowledge. D. Express their true feelings. ◆You didn’t lose “everything”. Once trust is lost, what is left? Instead of looking at the situation from
33. How are cafes affected by French lifestyle changes? this hopeless angle, look at everything you still have and be thankful for all of the good in your
A. They are less frequently visited. B. They stay open for longer hours. life. 40. ___________ Instead, it’s a healthy way to work through the experience to allow room for
C. They have bigger night crowds. D. They start to serve fast food. positive growth and forgiveness.
34. What are theme cafes expected to do? A. Learn to really trust yourself.
A. Create more jobs. B. Supply better drinks. B. It is putting confidence in someone.
C. Save the cafe business. D. Serve the neighborhood. C. Stop regarding yourself as the victim.
35. Why are psychology cafes becoming popular in Paris? D. Remember that you can expect the best in return.
A. They bring people true friendship. E. They’ve been too badly hurt and they can’t bear to let it happen again.
B. They give people spiritual support. F. This knowledge carries over in their attitude toward their future relationships.
C. They help people realize their dreams. G. Seeing the positive side of things doesn’t mean you’re ignoring what happened.
D. They offer a platform for business links.
第三部分 英语知识运用 （共两节，满分 45）
第二节 （共 5 小题，每小题 2 分，满分 10 分） 第一节 完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 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。 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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。My kids and I were heading into the supermarket over the weekend. On the way, we spotted a man 55. A. experience B. example C. message D. adventure
holding a piece of paper that said, “ 41 my job. Family to Feed.” 56. A. rely on B. respect C. learn from D. help
At this store, a 42 like this is not normal. My 10-year-old noticed him and made a 43 on how bad 57. A. suddenly B. vividly C. differently D. perfectly
it must be to have to stand 44 in the cold wind. 58. A. time B. power C. patience D. money
In the store, I asked each of my kids to 45 something they thought our “friend” there 59. A. fear B. love C. need D. memory
would 46 . They got apples, a sandwich and a bottle of juice. Then my 17-year-old suggested giving 60. A. strong B. sweet C. strange D. simple
him a 47 . I thought about it. We were 48 on cash ourselves, but… well, sometimes 49 from
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
our need instead of our abundance is 50 what we need to do! All the kids 51 something they could
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
do away with for the week.
Yangshuo, China
When we handed him the bag of 52 , he lit up and thanked us with 53 eyes. When I handed
It was raining lightly when I 61 (arrive) in Yangshuo just before dawn. But I didn’t care. A few
him the gift card, saying he could use it for 54 his family might need, he burst into tears.
hours 62 , I’d been at home in Hong Kong, with 63 (it) choking smog. Here, the air was clean and
This has been a wonderful 55 for our family. For days the kids have been looking for others we
fresh, even with the rain.
can 56 ! Things would have played out so 57 if I had simply said, “No, we really don’t have 58
I’d skipped nearby Guilin, a dream place for tourists seeking the limestone mountain tops and dark
to give more.” Stepping out not only helped a brother in 59 , it also gave my kids the 60 taste of
waters of the Li River 64 are pictured by artists in so many Chinese 65 (painting). Instead,
helping others. It’ll go a long way with them.
I’d headed straight for Yangshuo. For those who fly to Guilin, it’s only an hour away 66 car and
41. A. Lost B. Changed C. Quit D. Finished
offers all the scenery of the better-known city.
42. A condition B. place C. sight D. show
Yangshuo 67 (be) really beautiful. A study of travelers 68 (conduct) by the website
43. A. suggestion B. comment C. decision D. call
TripAdvisor names Yangshuo as one of the top 10 destinations in the world. And the town is fast
44. A. outside B. proudly C. by D. angrily
becoming a popular weekend destination for people in Asia. Abercrombie & Kent, a travel company in
45. A. draw B. say C. arrange D. pick
46. A. order B. supply C. appreciate D. discover Hong Kong, says it 69 (regular) arranges quick getaways here for people 70 (live) in Shanghai and
47. A. dollar B. job C. hot meal D. gift card Hong Kong.
48. A. easy B. low C. soft D. loose
49. A. giving B. saving C. spending D. begging 第四部分 写作 （共两节 满分 35分）
50. A. yet B. even C. still D. just 第一节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
51. A. declared B. shared C. ignored D. expected 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有 10
52. A. toys B. medicine C. food D. clothes 处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
53. A. sleepy B. watery C. curious D. sharp 增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（ ），并在其下面写出该加的词。
54. A. whoever B. whatever C. whichever D. whenever删除：把多余的词用斜线（ ）划掉。 _____________________________________________________________________________________
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修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
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注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
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2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
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When I was a child, I hoped to live in the city. I think I would be happy there. Now I am living in a
Yours,
city, but I miss my home in countryside. There the air is clean or the mountains are green. Unfortunately,
Li Hua
on the development of industrialization, the environment has been polluted. Lots of studies have been
shown that global warming has already become a very seriously problem. The airs we breathe in is getting
dirtier and dirtier. Much rare animals are dying out. We must found ways to protect your environment. If
we fail to do so, we’ll live to regret it.
第二节 书面表达（满分25分）
假定你是李华，你校英文报“外国文化”栏目拟刊登介绍美国节日风俗和中学生生活的短文。
请给美国朋友彼得写信约稿，要点如下：
1. 栏目介绍；
2. 稿件内容；
3. 稿件长度：约 400 词；
4. 交稿日期：6月28 日前。
注意：
1. 词数 100 左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 开头语已为你写好。
Dear Peter,
I’d like to ask you to write an article for our school’s English newspaper.
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