揭陽市2014—2015學年度高中三年級學業水平考試
英 語
本試卷共三部分，滿分135分,考試用時120分鐘。
注意事項：
1. 答卷前，考生務必用黑色字跡的鋼筆或簽字筆將自己的姓名、考生號、試室號和座位號填寫在答題捲上。
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I.語言知識及應用(共兩節，滿分45分)
第一節: 完形填空(共15小題; 每小題2分，滿分30分)
閱讀下面短文，掌握其大意，然後從1—15各題所給的A、B、C和D項中，選出最佳選項，並在答題卡上將該項塗黑。
You have waited 45 minutes for the valuable 10 minutes’ break between classes. But when the bell for the next class rings, you can 1 believe how fast time has passed. If you are 2 with this scene, you’ll know how time flies when you are having fun and 3 when you are bored. Now scientists have come up with a reason why this is the case.
Scans have shown that patterns of activity in the brain 4 according to how we focus on a task. When our time is occupied with 5 things, we concentrate more on how time is passing, which makes our brains think the clock is ticking more slowly.
In an experiment 6 by a French laboratory, 12 volunteers watched an image while researchers 7 their brain activity. The volunteers were told to first concentrate on how long a(an)
8 stayed on the screen, then focus on the color of the image, and thirdly, study both the 9
of time and color.
The results showed that the brain was 10 when the volunteers paid attention to more subjects. It is thought that if the brain is 11 , focusing on many aspects of a task, it has to spread its resources, and pays less attention to the clock. Therefore, time passes without us really 12 it, and seems to go quickly. If the brain is not so active, it devotes all its energies to monitoring the 13
of time, 14 creating the impression that time is dragging.
Next time you feel 15 in class, perhaps you should pay more attention to what the teacher is saying!
1. A. actually B. hardly C. totally D. firmly
2. A. satisfied B. happy C. familiar D. confused
3. A. drags B. stops C. backs D. gains
4. A. change B. develop C. grow D. slow
5. A. various B. uninteresting C. challenging D. stressful
6. A. carried B. produced C. tried D. performed
7. A. reduced B. controlled C. monitored D. increased
8. A. colour B. time C. activity D. image
9. A. importance B. influence C. length D. shortage
10. A. more active B. more sensitive C. busier D. cleverer
11. A. busy B. large C. small D. empty
12. A. recognizing B. watching C. counting D. noticing
13. A. waste B. lack C. passing D. use
14. A. finally B. consequently C. unluckily D. pitifully
15. A. excited B. bored C. interested D. stressed
第二節: 語法填空(共10小題; 每小題1.5分，滿分15分)
閱讀下面短文,按照句子結構的語法性和上下文連貫的要求,在空格處填入一個適當的詞或使用括號中詞語的正確形式填空,並將答案填寫在答題卷標號為16-25的相應位置上。
Doctors warned my family that it was impossible for me to come out of a coma(昏迷). All my family and friends refused to accept and instead, began searching for ways to awake me. 16
doctors refused to believe this, some 17 (react) was seen through my important signs as they changed, depending on the visitors. This gave my brother-in-law, Greg, 18 idea. Greg decided to take some of my songs that I 19 (record) to a local radio station, 20 he explained about my illness. He knew that having my own songs 21 (play) on the radio was a huge dream of mine. He was sure this could reach me and do more than any medicine or machine could.
22 Greg’s joy, they agreed to help! Greg’s idea filled everyone with hope and now the moment arrived. Greg held the radio close to my ear, while the others watched over me, 23
(hope) for a miracle.
The DJ made a pre-song announcement about my situation to the general audience, and then spoke directly to me. “Shelly, this is for you. I want you to REALLY LISTEN now. This is not just your song we’re playing, 24 your family’s song of hope. All of us wish you a speedy recovery.”
Everyone in the room held their breath as the music began. The song had only been played halfway, when 25 all saw tears flowing down my pale cheeks. Everyone cheered! Just a few days later, hope turned into reality. I did in fact awake.
II.閱讀(共兩節，滿分50分)
第一節: 閱讀理解 (共20小題;每小題2分，滿分40分)
閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的A、B、C和D項中，選出最佳選項，並在答題卡上將該項塗黑。
A
I received a call today asking if I would be willing to bring food to a family in need. The mother was having a major operation and would be lying down for several weeks. Of course, I responded with an immediate "Yes!". As I planned the meal in my head, I thought of how many times over the years I had been asked to prepare food. I have done so countless times with a very open heart.
But the truly amazing thing is that I have received double over the course of my life. When my mother died, our house was filled with fresh dinners for weeks. A woman from the church of our community stopped by each evening with some food. The gift of food was her small way of trying to ease our pain.
Later in my life, when I was on bed resting during my pregnancy (懷孕) with twins, women of the church again stepped in to help. They arranged babysitting for my two-year-old daughter, and brought lovely dinners to our house. Even when I was put in the hospital, my husband would bring cooked meals to my hospital room. How we relied on these dinners to feed my tired husband and young daughter!
Food is all about comfort. It feeds our bodies, but it can also feed our souls. When you hear people talking about their favorite holidays, it usually includes their feelings connected with sharing food. I know that I will have many more opportunities in my lifetime to prepare food for others. It is truly a gift I look forward to preparing and delivering to someone in need.
26. The author has given lots of food to others because_________.
A. she is good at cooking B. she is a church member
C. she has received others’ food D. she is friendly to others
27. We can learn from the first paragraph that the author_________.
A. had to stay in bed for several weeks B. knew the family in need very well
C. was glad to be able to lend a hand D. was tired of preparing food
28. Which of the following is TRUE about the author?
A. Her mother died when she was in hospital.
B. She received food as well as comfort in her hard times.
C. She didn’t get enough food during her pregnancy.
D. She thinks offering food is the best way to show love.
29. What do we know about the author’s family?
A. Her family lives not far away from a church.
B. Her family is too poor to buy enough food.
C. Her husband is not good at cooking.
D. She has a babysitter taking care of her twins.
30. According to the passage, which of the following conclusions can we get?
A. A good beginning makes a good ending.
B. Every man has his faults.
C. Actions speak louder than words.
D. One good turn deserves another.
B
We live in a world of things. I realized this when I left my job after 17 years. I carried the contents of my office home in three garbage bags. Every time I tried to sort through those bags to get rid of any of it, I was afraid I would need this or that later. And that was just three bags of paper!
How would I ever sort through all the other things cluttering(亂堆放) my home and my life? It’s a question that has long been asked by most Americans. Thanks to an abundance of cheap goods, instant credit, and constant exposure to the powers of advertising, acquiring has in itself become a national pastime(消遣).“We’ve begun to buy and hold on to so many items that we’re now having to acquire more and more space to accommodate our clutter,” says Dr. David Kantra, a psychologist in Fairhope, Alabama. And accumulating goods is viewed as the road to happiness.
That idea became more obvious in the 20th century, as the power of advertising linked products to a lifestyle.“The message became ‘you are what you own,’ ” says Dr. Lorrin Koran, professor at Stanford University Center. Retailers(零售商) responded to that desire for ownership. Remember the general store? It used to stock about 1,000 items: that was all we needed. And there’s always the Internet. Last year, online shoppers spent﹩204 billion on goods: eBay alone reported sales of﹩59.7 billion on goods.
In the past 30 years, the size of the average American home has grown 53%, from 1,500 square feet to a little more than 2,300 square feet, which is an extra 800 square feet for things. But instead of becoming more organized with this space, homeowners have filled it up.
“We’re at a point where people don’t know how to make decisions about quantities of things and whether items serve a purpose,”says Laura Leist, the voice of a service industry that helps people clear the clutter from their homes.
31. Why doesn’t the author get rid of some contents of three garbage bags?
A. Because he isn’t sure whether they would be used later.
B. Because they record a lot of memory.
C. Because he has enough space to place them.
D. Because they cost him a lot of money.
32. From the passage, we can learn that ___________.
A. Americans spend a lot of money on amusements
B. advertising has greatly influenced Americans’ lifestyle
C. Americans are not good at sorting through things
D. Americans enjoy shopping and buy many things they need
33. The phenomenon that things clutter people’s homes and lives in America is __________.
A. strange B. temporary C. long-standing D. rare
34. What does the fourth paragraph mainly show?
A. Americans are always moving.
B. Americans’ lives have greatly improved.
C. Americans are not good at organizing things.
D. Americans are buying more and more things.
35. What would the author probably discuss in the paragraph that follows?
A. How to achieve happiness.
B. How to clear the clutter from homes.
C. How to save money while shopping.
D. How to arrange our contents.
C
A baby shower is a great way to welcome a new child and congratulate the new mother or the mother-to-be. Many mothers appreciate the help of purchasing the items they will need for their new babies. Commonly, baby showers are given only to new mothers. In this way, friends and families can help to give the family the things babies will need.
Baby showers are a tradition, but what happens at a baby shower is different. Sometimes, friends and family members will hold a baby shower for a new mother as a surprise. Often, a new mother will get several showers thrown for her first child from different groups, such as one from friends, one from the mother side of the family and maybe one from her friends at work. Regardless of how many, these get-togethers are a great way for people to welcome the new child.
Planning a baby shower can be a lot of fun. For baby shower ideas, try to search for websites that offer useful information to new parents. Some things to consider for your baby shower are baby shower invitations and baby shower favors. Other things to think about are baby shower decorations! Baby shower games can bring a boring party a lot of fun. Most of these baby shower games can even be free by using items from around your home. For example, you can take a roll of toilet paper with you to the party. Each guest has to guess how many individual sheets it will take to circle the mother-to-be. Besides, giving away small gifts can make these games even more fun.
Pull together some friends to plan a few baby shower games and make your own decorations for the mother-to-be! No matter how you plan a baby shower, remember your aim is to make the mother-to-be happy and feel loved.
36. What’s a baby shower according to this passage?
A. A shower for the baby. B. A birthday party for the baby.
C. A party for the mother and the baby. D. A shower for the mother and the baby.
37. Which of the following is true according to this passage?
A. Baby showers are held in the church.
B. People often bring gifts to a baby shower.
C. Baby showers are given to every mother.
D. A new mother can only have one baby shower.
38. The underlined word mother-to-be in Paragraph 3 refers to_________.
A. a woman who’s pregnant B. a woman who doesn’t have any children
C. a women who’s a mother D. a woman who has given birth to a baby
39. What’s the purpose of this passage?
A. To describe a baby shower. B. To show the fun of baby showers.
C. To introduce baby showers to people. D. To advise people to hold a baby shower.
40. This passage is most likely taken from_________.
A. a dictionary B. a magazine C. a newspaper D. an advertisement
