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1、2014-2015学年第一学期高三年级学前考试英语 试 卷I卷 第一节(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分) 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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。ASome scientists say that animals in the oceans are increasingly threatened by noise pollution caused by human beings. The noise that affects sea creatures comes from a number of human activities. I
2、t is caused mainly by industrial underwater explosions, ocean drilling, and ship engines. Such noises are added to natural sounds. These sounds include the breaking of ice fields, underwater earthquakes, and sounds made by animals themselves. Decibels (分贝) measured in water are different from those
3、measured on land. A noise of one hundred and twenty decibels on land causes pain to human ears. In water, a decibel level of one hundred and ninetyfive would have the same effect. Some scientists have suggested setting a noise limit of one hundred and twenty decibels in the oceans. They have observe
4、d that noises at that level can frighten and confuse whales(鲸鱼). A team of American and Canadian scientists discovered that louder noises can seriously injure some animals. The research team found that powerful underwater explosions were causing whales in the area to lose their hearing. This serious
5、ly affected the whales ability to exchange information and find their way. Some of the whales even died. The explosions had caused their ears to bleed and become infected. Many researchers whose work depends on ocean sounds are against a limit of one hundred and twenty decibels. They say such a limi
6、t would mean an end to important industrial and scientific research. Scientists do not know how much and what kinds of noises are harmful to ocean animals. However, many scientists dont think that noise is a greater danger than they believed. They want to prevent noises from harming creatures in the
7、 ocean. 21According to the passage, natural sounds include all of the following EXCEPT_.Asounds made by animals themselvesBocean drillingCunderwater earthquakesDthe breaking of ice fields22Which of the following is true of whales？AThey wont be confused by noises.BThey are deaf to noises.CTheir abili
8、ty to reproduce will be lowered by highlevel noises.DTheir hearing will be damaged by highlevel noises.23According to the passage, what will scientists most probably do in the future?AThey will work hard to reduce ocean noise pollution.BThey will protect sea animals from harmful noises.CThey will tr
9、y to set a limit of 120 decibels.DThey will study the effect of ocean noise pollution. BInternational Book ClubHave you ever thought of joining a book club and buying new books through the post？Here at the International Book Club，we already have many members buying books from us by mail.Immediate be
10、nefits：As a special offer，you may choose any reducedprice books from our new members book list，to the value of $6 in total (plus postage and packing)By doing this，you will save pounds on the publishers prices.Tick the box on your form to order a free watch.If you reply within seven days，we will send
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12、e straight to your door.Your free club magazine arrives once a month，to keep you up to date with the latest bestsellers.This means that every year we offer over 1,000 books to choose from.On the Internet，you can find all our titles for the year on our exclusive members website.Being a member：All we
13、are asking you to do while you are a member is to choose four books during your first year.After that，you can decide on the number of books you wish to take.In each of our monthly club magazines，our experienced staff choose a Club Choice booka work of fiction or a reference title which they feel is
14、particularly worth buying，and which is offered at an extraspecial price.However，if you do not want this book，just say so in the space provided on the form.We will always send the book if we do not receive this.So，return your application form today，but hurryits not every day we can make you an offer
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16、tnight to decide if you wish to keep the books you have ordered.You should then either return the books or send your payment.24Which of the following doesnt belong to the benefits of being a club member?AGet four books for free in the first year.BOrder a free watch.CGet a gift for nothing.DOrder a D
17、VD at a low price.25Every month the club provides a free club magazine in order to_.Alet readers know the number of books to be soldBkeep readers well informed of recent bestselling booksCmake readers know the clubs developmentDattract more and more readers to join the club26If a book is worth $100，
18、how much will a member probably save if he buys one?A$20.B$40.C$60.D$70.27What should you do if you want to join the book club?AJust fill in a form with personal information and send the club an email.BAsk other club members to recommend you to the club.CFill in an application form with needed infor
19、mation and return it to the club.DApply for a membership card.CMany people think of the brain as a mystery.They dont know much about intelligence and how it works.When they do think about what intelligence is，many people believe that a person is born smart，average，or dumband stays that way in the wh
20、ole life.But new research shows that the brain is more like a muscleit changes and gets stronger when you use it.And scientists have been able to show just how the brain grows and gets stronger when you learn.Everyone knows that when you lift weights，your muscles get bigger and you get stronger.A pe
21、rson who cant lift 20 pounds when he/she starts exercising can get strong enough to lift 100 pounds after working out for a long time.Thats because the muscles become larger and stronger with exercise.And when you stop exercising，the muscles shrink and you get weaker.Thats why people say “Use it or
22、lose it！” But most people dont know that when they practice and learn new things，parts of their brain change and get larger a lot like muscles do when they exercise.Inside the cortex (皮层) of the brain are billions of tiny nerve cells，called neurons.The nerve cells have branches connecting them to ot
23、her cells in a complicated network.Communication between these brain cells is what allows us to think and solve problems.When you learn new things，these tiny connections in the brain actually multiply and get stronger.The more you challenge your mind to learn，the more your brain cells grow.Then，thin
24、gs that you once found very hard or even impossible to dolike speaking a foreign language or doing algebra (代数)seem to become easy after learning them for a period of time.The result is a stronger，smarter brain.Scientists started thinking that the human brain could develop and change when they studi
25、ed animals brains.They found out that animals that lived in a challenging environment were more “perspicacious”they were better at solving problems and learning new things.28. According to the first paragraph，_.Athe function of our brain is like that of the muscleBuntil now its impossible to explain
26、 the brains mysteryCmany people believe ones intelligence is naturally determinedDones brain grows stronger as the age increases29Training muscles is compared to_.Ausing the brainBconnecting things in your brainClifting weightsDdoing research about the brain30What does the underlined word “perspicac
27、ious” in the last paragraph probably mean?AStrong.BSmart.CPopular.DActive.31The following paragraph will most probably talk about_.Athe differences between animals brains and humans brainsBthe relation between human brains and musclesCscientists findings about animals brainsDhow to make your brain s
28、marter through selfdevelopment DA winter wonderland on the outskirts of Quebec City has become one of Canadas hottestattractions and most sought out accommodations. Guests stay close for warmth in sleeping bagson beds of ice, hats pulled over their ears to prevent frostbite, while sipping cocktails
29、(鸡尾酒) inglasses also made of ice. A cool place to host a memorable wedding or for a romantic getaway, the Quebec Ice Hotelhas attracted 600,000 curious tourists, including 30,000 who stayed overnight, since openingseasonally 11 years ago. Like Victoria and Jeremy Martin, dozens of couples will excha
30、nge vows(誓约) this winter in a temporary church next to the hotel, sculpted entirely from blocks of ice withseats covered in furs. Average temperatures fall below minus 20 degrees C (minus four F) in winter, but inside the hotels36 rooms it is relatively cozy. Thick walls of packed snow and ice act a
31、s aninsulator, trapping bodyheat inside. Each room is uniquely decorated, using designs created by Quebec architecture students.Two hotel bars also sell special cocktails in ice glasses. First-time guests of the hotel, however, are recommended to stay only one night as sleeping insub-zero temperatur
32、es is not very refreshing. This year for the first time the ice hotel has teamed upwith a bricks and concrete Quebec City hotel to offer packages for one-night accommodations ateach. Prices for one night only at the ice hotel start at 200 US dollars per person. The 3,000-square-metre (32,300-square-
33、feet) buildings take six weeks starting in December tobuild, using 15,000 tonnes of snow and 500 tonnes of ice, at a cost of some 750,000 US dollars.Eleven weeks after its seasonal grand opening, the hotel will close on March 27 and then melt awaywith the arrival of spring.32. What is true with the
34、ice hotel?A. 630,000 people have visited it.B. 30,000 people visit it each year.C. It has stayed open for many years.D. Wedding ceremonies are often held there.33. What can we learn about the hotel rooms?A. It can be -20C inside.B. The temperature is always below 0C.C. The rooms all look alike.D. Ea
35、ch room costs $200 per night.34. First-time guests are advised to stay there only one night because _.A. they may not be able to stand the coldB. their other night is with an ordinary hotelC. new guests have less advantages over old onesD. the first-day service is just for a test run35. If you choos
36、e to visit the ice hotel during the Christmas season, youll find _.A. it doesnt exist at allB. it is just being builtC. most of its rooms are vacantD. it is crowded with guests第二节 (共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)根据短文内容，从所给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。Although problems are a part of our lives, it certainly doesnt
37、mean that we let them rule our lives forever. One day or the other, youll have to stand up and say problem, I dont want you in my life. 36 Problems with friends, parents, girlfriends, husbands, and children the list goes on. Apart from these, the inner conflicts within ourselves work, too. These kee
38、p adding to our problems. Problems come in different shapes and colors and feelings.But good news is that all problems can be dealt with. Now read on to know how to solve your problems.Talk, it really helps. What most of us think is that our problem can be understood only by us and that no talking i
39、s going to help. 37 Talking helps you move on and let go.Write your problems. 38 When you write down your problems, you are setting free all the tension from your system. You can try throwing away the paper on which you wrote your problems. By doing this, imagine yourself throwing away the problems
40、from your life.Dont lose faith and hope. No matter what you lose in life, dont lose faith and hope. Even if you lose all your money, family you should still have faith. 39 Your problems arent the worst. No matter what problem you get in life, therere another one million people whose problems are hug
41、er than yours. 40 Your problems might just seem big and worse, but in reality they can be removed.Go about and solve your problems because every problem, however big or small, always has a way out.A. But the truth is that when you talk about it, youre setting free the negative energies that have bee
42、n gathering within you. B. When we have a problem, a pressing, critical, urgent, life-threatening problem, how do we try and solve it?C. Tell yourself: when they can deal with them, why cant I?D. Of course, weve been fighting troubles ever since we were born.E. We can often overcome the problem and
43、achieve the goal by making a direct attack.F. Having a personal diary can also be of huge help if you dont want a real person to talk with.G. With faith and hope, you can rebuild everything that you lose.第三节 完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分) 阅读下面的短文，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。We always want what
44、 we cannot have.When were young，we want to stay out late，have romantic relationships and be_41_.However，when were_42_，we want to go back to being young and we_43_the days when we didnt have to worry about complex love affairs，_44_pressure and money problems.Young people believe adulthood_45_freedom
45、from parents and schoolwork.When they get older，they feel that_46_is freedom from work pressure and family responsibilities.To_47_this feeling，people say，“The grass is always_48_on the other side of the fence.”As_49_，we like to be like adults but as young adults，we _50_to be young again.We think abo
46、ut staying out late and_51_our own money to spend.Suddenly，we see that love can result in _52_hearts；staying out late makes it hard to get ready for_53_the next morning.We find our that adult life is not as_54_as we thought it would be and suddenly，_55_becomes very scary.Life is_56_.It gives us time
47、 to_57_but also requires us to work.The time will come when we must grow up and we will always look back wishing we_58_being young a bit longer.That time will not come back.It is normal to want what we cannot have but the_59_is that to be happy is to appreciate what we have.That is the first step to grow up._60_life becomes more complex，we will not regret the time we wasted wishing we were adults.41.Acomfortable Bdependent Cpolite Dindependent42A.defeated Bolder Cmarried Dconfident43A.like Bforget Cmiss Dregret44A.job Bstudy Cage Dheal
