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1 2015 年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试（广东卷）年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试（广东卷）英英 语语 I、语言知识及应用（共两节，满分、语言知识及应用（共两节，满分 45 分）分）第一节 完形填空（共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 30 分）How long can human beings live?Most scientists who study old age think that the human body is _1_ to live no longer than 120 years.However,110 years is probably the longest that anyone could hope to live if he or she is _2_ healthy and lucky.Some scientists even say we can live as long as 130 years!Yet,our cells simply cannot continue to reproduce _3_.They wear out,and as a result,we get old and _4_ die.Even though we cant live forever,we are living a _5_ life than ever before.In 1900,the average American life span(寿命)was only 47 years,but today it is 75 years!When does old age begin then?Sixty-five may be out-of-date as the _6_ line between middle age and old age.After all,many older people dont begin to experience physical and mental _7_ until after age 75.People are living longer because more people _8_ childhood.Before modern medicine changed the laws of nature,many children died of common childhood _9_.Now that the chances of dying _10_ are much lower,the chances of living long are much higher due to better diets and health care.On the whole,our population is getting older.The _11_ in our population will have lasting effects on our social development and our way of life.Some people fear such changes will be for the worse,while some see _12_,not disaster,many men and women in their“golden years”are healthy,still active,and young in _13_ if not in age.As the society grows old,we need the _14_ of our older citizens.With long lives ahead of them,they need to _15_ active and devoted.1.A.designed B.selected C.improved D.discovered 2.A.completely B.generally C.apparently D.extremely 3.A.rapidly B.harmlessly C.endlessly D.separately 4.A.eventually B.hopelessly C.automatically D.desperately 5.A.busier B.longer C.richer D.happier 6.A.finishing B.guiding C.waiting D.dividing 7.A.stress B.damage C.decline D.failure 8.A.survive B.enjoy C.remember D.value 9.A.problems B.fears C.worries D.diseases 10.A.poor B.young C.sick D.quiet 11.A.changes B.recovery C.safety D.increases 12.A.dreams B.chances C.strengths D.choices 13.A.mind B.appearance C.voice D.movement 14.A.protection B.suggestions C.contributions D.permission 15.A.sound B.appear C.turn D.stay 第二节第二节 语法填空（共语法填空（共 10 小题；小题；每小题每小题 1.5 分，满分分，满分 15 分）Mr.Johnson lived in the woods with his wife and children.He owned _16_ farm,which looked almost abandoned._17_(lucky),he also had a cow which produced milk every day.He sold or exchanged some of the milk in the towns nearly _18_ other food and made cheese and butter for the family with what _19_(leave).The cow was their only means of support,in fact.One day,the cow was eating grass _20_ it began to rain heavily.While making great efforts to run away,she _21_(fall)over the hill and died.Then the Johnson tried to make a living _22_ the cow.In order to support his family,Mr.Johnson began to plant herbs and vegetables.Since the plants took a while to grow,he started cutting down trees _23_(sell)the wood.Thinking about his childrens clothes,he started growing cotton too.When harvest came around,he was already selling herbs,vegetables and cotton in the market _24_ people from the town met regularly.Now it occurred to _25_ that his farm had much potential and that the death of the cow was a bit of luck.II、阅读（共两节，、阅读（共两节，25 题，满分题，满分 50 分）分）第一节、阅读理解（共第一节、阅读理解（共 20 小题；每小题小题；每小题 2 分，满分分，满分 40 分）分）A Peter loved to shop used articles.Almost a month ago,he bought popular word game that used little pieces of wood with different letters on them.As he was purchasing it,the salesgirl said,“Uh,look,the game box havent even been opened yet.That might be worth some money.”Peter examined the box,and,sure enough,it was completely covered in factory-sealed plastic.And he saw a date of 1973 on the back of the box.“You should put that up for auction(拍卖)on the Internet,and see what happens.”the salesgirl said.“Yes,youre right.People like something rare.”Peter agreed,“I cant imagine there being very many unopened boxes of this game still around 40 years later.”“Dont forget to tell me if you sell it.”the salesgirl smiled.“No problem.”Peter said.After he got home,Peter went online to several auction websites looking for his game.But he couldnt find it.Then he typed in the name of the word game and hit Search.The search result was 543 websites containing information about the changes of the game.Over the years,the game had been produced using letters in different sizes and game boards in different colors.He also found some lists of game fans looking for various versions of the game.Peter emailed some of them,telling them what he had.Two weeks later,Peter went back to the shop.“Hello.Do you still remember the unopened word game?”The salesgirl looked at him for a second,then recognized him and said,“Oh,hi!”“Ive got something for you,”Peter said.“I sold the game and made$1,000.Thank you for your suggestion.”He handed her three$100 bills.“Wow!”the salesgirl cried out.“Thank you,I never expected it.”26.Which of the following best describes Peters word game?A.It was made around 40 years ago.B.It had game boards in different sizes.C.It was kept in a plastic bag with a seal.D.It had little pieces of wood in different colors.27.What did the salesgirl probably think of Peters word game?A.Old and handy.B.Rare and valuable.C.Classic and attractive.D.Colorful and interesting 28.Peter got the names of the game fans from _.A.an auction B.the Internet C.a game shop D.the second-hand shop 29.What happened at the end of the story?A.Peter gave the girl$300 as a reward.B.The salesgirl became Peters friend.C.Peter returned the word game for$1,000.D.The salesgirl felt confused to see Peter again.30.What is the main theme of the story?A.Its important to keep a promise.B.Its great to share in other peoples happiness.C.We should be grateful for the help from others.D.Something rare is worth a large amount of money.B When I was nine years old,I loved to go fishing with my dad.But the only thing that wasnt very fun about it was that he could catch many fish while I couldnt catch anything.I usually got pretty upset and kept asking him why.He always answered,“Son,if you want to catch a fish,you have to think like a fish”,I remember being even more upset then because,“Im not a fish!”I didnt know how to think like a fish.Besides,I reasoned,how could what I think influence what a fish does?As I got a little older I began to understand what my dad really meant.So,I read some books on fish.And I even joined the local fishing club and started attending the monthly meetings.I learned that a fish is a cold-blooded animal and therefore is very sensitive to water temperature.That is why fish prefer shallow water to deep water because the former is warmer.Besides,water is usually warmer in direct sunlight than in the shade.Yet,fish dont have any eyelids(眼皮)and the sun huts their eyes The more I understood fish,the more I became effective at finding and catching them.When I grew up and entered the business world,I remember hearing my first boss say,“We all need to think like sales people.”But it didnt completely make sense.My dad never once said,“If you want to catch a fish you need to think like a fisherman.”What he said was,“You need to think like a fish.”Years later,with great efforts to promote long-term services to people much older and richer than me,I gradually learned what we all need is to think more like customers.It is not an easy job.I will show you how in the following chapters.2 31.Why was the author upset in fishing trips when he was nine?A.He could not catch a fish.B.His father was not patient with him.C.His father did not teach him fishing.D.He could not influence a fish as his father did.32.What did the authors father really mean?A.To read about fish.B.To learn fishing by oneself.C.To understand what fish think.D.To study fishing in many ways.33.According to the author,fish are most likely to be found _.A.in deep water on sunny days B.in deep water on cloudy days C.in shallow water under sunlight D.in shallow water under waterside trees.34.After entering the business world,the author found _.A.it easy to think like a customer B.his fathers fishing advice inspiring C.his first bosss sales ideas reasonable D.it difficult to sell services to poor people 35.This passage most likely comes from _.A.a fishing guide B.a popular sales book C.a novel on childhood D.a millionaires biography C Daniel Anderson,a famous psychologist,believes its important to distinguish televisions influences on children from those of the family.We tend to blame TV,he says,for problems it doesnt really cause,overlooking our own roles in shaping childrens minds.One traditional belief about television is that it reduces a childs ability to think and to understand the world.While watching TV,children do not merely absorb words and images(影像).Instead,they learn both explicit and hidden meanings from what they see.Actually,children learn early the psychology of characters in TV shows.Furthermore,as many teachers agree,children understand far more when parents watch TV with them,explaining new words and ideas.Yet,most parents use an educational program as a chance to park their kids in front of the set and do something in another room.Another argument against television is that it replaces reading as a form of entertainment.But according to Anderson,the amount of time spent watching television is not related to reading ability.TV doesnt take the place of reading for most children;it takes the place of similar sorts of recreation,such as listening to the radio and playing sports.Things like parents educational background have a stronger influence on a childs reading.“A childs reading ability is best predicted by how much a parent reads.”Anderson says.Traditional wisdom also has it that heavy television-watching lowers IQ(智商)scores and affects school performance.But here,too,Anderson notes that no studies have proved it.In fact,research suggests that its the other way around.“If youre smart young,youll watch less TV when youre older,”Anderson says.Yet,people of lower IQ tend to be lifelong television viewers.For years researchers have attempted to show that television is dangerous to children.However,by showing that television promotes none of the dangerous effects as conventionally believed,Anderson suggests that television cannot be condemned without considering other influences.36.By watching TV,children learn _.A.images through words B.more than explicit meanings C.more about images than words D.little about peoples psychology 37.An educational program is best watched by a child _.A.on his own B.with other kids C.with his parents D.with his teachers 38.Which of the following is most related to childrens reading ability?A.Radio-listening B.Television-watching C.Parents reading list D.Parents educational background 39.Anderson believed that _.A.the more a child watches TV,the smarter he is B.the younger a child is,the more he watches TV C.the smarter a child is,the less likely he gets addicted to TV D.the less a child watches TV,the better he performs at school 40.What is the main purpose of the passage?A.To advise on the educational use of TV.B.To describe TVs harmful effects on children.C.To explain traditional views on TV influences.D.To present Andersons unconventional ideas.D It was once common to regard Britain as a society with class distinction.Each class had unique characteristics.In recent years,many writers have begun to speak the decline of class and classless society in Britain.And in modern day consumer society everyone is considered to be middle class.But pronouncing the death of class is too early.A recent wide-ranging society of public opinion found 90 percent of people still placing themselves in particular class;73 percent agreed that class was still a vital part of British society;and 52 percent thought there were still sharp class differences.Thus,class may not be culturally and politically obvious,yet it remains an important part of British society.Britain seems to have a love of stratification.One unchanging aspect of a British persons class position is accent.The words a person speaks tell her or his class.A study of British accents during 1970s found that a voice sounding like a BBC newsreader was viewed as the most attractive voice,Most people said this accent sounded educated and soft.The accents placed at the bottom in this study,on the other hand,were regional（地区的）city accents.These accents were seen as common and ugly.However,a similar study of British accents in the US turned these results upside down and placed some regional accents as the most attractive and BBC English as the least.This suggests that British attitudes towards accent have deep roots and are based on class prejudice.In recent years,however,young upper middle-class people in London,have begun to adopt some regional accents,in order to hide their class origins.This is an indication of class becoming unnoticed.However,the 1995 pop song Common People puts forward the view that though a middle-class person may want to live like common people they can never appreciate the reality of a working-class life.41.A recent study of public opinion shows that in modern Britain _.A.it is time to end class distinction B.most people belong to middle class C.it is easy to recognize a persons class D.people regard themselves socially different 42.The word stratification in Paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _.A.variety B.authority C.division D.qualification 43.The study in the US showed that BBC English was regarded as _.A.regional B.educated C.prejudiced D.unattractive 44.British attitudes towards accent _.A.have a long tradition B.are based on regional status C.are shared by the Americans D.have changed in recent years 45.What is the main idea of the passage?A.The middle class is expanding B.A persons accent reflects his class C.Class is a key part of British society D.Each class has unique characteristics.信息匹配信息匹配（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分）请阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。请在答题卡上将对应题号的相应选项字母涂黑。首先阅读下列活动介绍：A B A Night of Glamor and Intrigue at Shanghai Bund in 1930 To celebrate Asia heritage month,Trendy New York is proud to present“Cheongsam Night out-A date with Cheongsam beauties in Shanghai Bund 1930”.May 16,9:00 PM-May 17,12:00 AM.EDT 330 West 40th Street,New York.NY 10018 Picking Partners-NEW YORK Featuring adaptations from Chinese and Western classic,including works from Chinese Academy Award-winning composer Tan Dun,the Beijing Guitar Duo teamed up with Cuban guitar virtuoso Manuel Barrueco(right)for a China West Concert at the New York Historical Society on April 23.C D 3 Heroes of History:Legacy of My Chinese Family Join us as actress Tina Chen recounts the fascinating story of three generations of her mothers family and their contributions to the history of China.Friday,May 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