D. The distance travelled.
75. Why does the author compare an unmarried young man with an older man with a family? A. Because they differ in their abilities to learn a new language and customs.
B. Because their abilities to compete for a better job or a better farm land are different.
C. Because the older one is more likely to be accepted into the mainstream of the new society. D. Because different stages of lives will lead to their different decisions to migration. 76. We can infer from the passage that __________________.
A. Pull factors may include one’s difficulty in finding a job or suffering from famine. B. Push-pull factors are so strong as to be more important than intervening factors.
C. New immigrants always need to suffer great hardships to fit in with the new environment. D. The same push-pull factors may exert similar effect on people with different personalities. 77. The purpose of the passage is to discuss _____________. A. the problems of international migrants B. the motives of international migrants C. the migration problems inside the country D. the adjustment problem among migrants
Section C
Directions: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.
In a famous lab experiment, a chimp named Sultan put two interlocking sticks together and pulled down a bunch of bananas hanging just out of arm’s reach.
Nearly a century later, eager tourists have conducted their own version of the experiment. Equipped with the camera extender known as a selfie(自拍) stick, they can now reach for flattering CinemaScope selfies wherever they go.
Art museums have watched this development nervously, fearing damage to their collections or to visitors, as users swing their sticks with abandon. Now they are taking action. One by one, museums across the United States have been imposing bans on using selfie sticks for photographs inside galleries, adding them to existing rules on umbrellas, backpacks, tripods and monopods.
“From now on, you will be asked quietly to put it away,” said Sree Sreenivasan, the chief digital officer at the Met. “It’s one thing to take a picture at arm’s length, but when it is three times arm’s length, you are invading someone else’s personal space.”
The personal space of other visitors is just one problem. The artwork is another. “We do not want to have to put all the art under glass,” said Deborah Ziska, the chief of public information at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, which has been quietly enforcing a ban on selfie sticks but is in the process of adding it formally to its printed guidelines for visitors.
Last but not least is the threat to the camera operators, attentive to capturing the perfect shot and unconscious of the surroundings. “If people are not paying attention in the Temple of Dendur, they can end up in the water with the crocodile sculpture,” Mr. Sreenivasan said. “We have so many balconies you could
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fall from, and stairs you can trip on.”
Generally, the taking of selfies is not merely tolerated, it is encouraged. Art museums long ago concluded that selfies help visitors bond to art and create free advertising for the museum.
When Katy Perry dropped by the Art Institute of Chicago’s Magritte exhibition last summer and detoured to take a selfie in front of Grant Wood’s “American Gothic,” the museum gained a publicity boom after the image was posted on Pinterest.
So, selfies good; sticks bad. But bad in theory, not fact, since many museum officials in the United States acknowledge that they have experienced few actual instances of selfie-stick use, or, in some cases, none.
(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TWLEVE WORDS)
78. How do art museums deal with the increasing use of selfie sticks?
79. Besides invading others’ personal space, what are the other two problems brought by the use of selfie sticks?
80. _____________ are the reasons why some art museums encourage the taking of selfies.
81. According to many museum officials in the United States, _______ have occurred in art museums.
第II卷 (共47分)
I. Translation
Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. 1. 一杯啤酒、一份小食就足以款待你的朋友。(entertain)
2. 历史的经验教训告诫我们，合作是解决地区冲突的唯一出路。(What)
3. 为了记录每天的运动量，很多人将带手机走路或跑步作为每日的“必修课”。(it) 4. 高质量的民宿(homestay)相对经济实惠，尽管不同的需求使得其价格差异很大。(vary)
5. 这个养老院设在一个商场的二楼，老人们可以自由出入楼下的商场影院，排遣他们的孤独。
(access)
II. Guided writing
Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given.
这是一张学校选修课(optional courses)的报名单。语文和数学选修课已经确定，而英语除了开设“英语听说”外， 还希望得到你的建议。你的建议必须包括以下内容： 1. 你建议的英语选修课的名称。 2. 选修课的内容。
3. 你建议开设这门选修课的原因。 语文 数学 英语 红楼梦阅读与鉴赏 理财课堂 英语听说 演讲 统计学的妙用 ……
2015年高三调研考英语试卷
参考答案 第I 卷
I. Listening Comprehension 1-5 DABDB 6-10 BDCDD 11-13 BCA 14-16 CBD
17. contact 18. description 19. working 20. contents 21. sense of achievement 22. (the) road surface 23. traffic problems 24. dangerous/ not safe
II. Grammar and Vocabulary Section A
25. was surrounded 26. a 27. that 28. Agreeing 29. that 30. should 31. with 32. greater 33. demanding 34. to join 35. will be 36. that 37. which 38. known
39. what/all 40. As/Since/Because
Section B
41-50 C A K F B D H G I E III. Reading Comprehension Section A
51-55 BDACB 56-60 DBCBB 61-65 CCDAB Section B
66-69 ACBB 70-73 BCBD 74-77 ADCB
Section C
78. By imposing bans on using selfie sticks for photographs. By banning the use of selfie sticks for photographs.
79. The damage/threat to artworks and the threat to the camera operators. 80. Helping visitors bond to art and creating free advertising for the museum. 81. few or none actual instances of selfie-stick use
评分标准：（78-81）意思对语法正确2分，意思不完整扣1分，语法错误扣1分，词数超扣1分，不以半分计。
第II卷
I. Translation
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1. 一杯啤酒、一份小食就足以款待你的朋友。(entertain) A beer and a snack are enough to entertain your friends with. A cup of beer, together with/ as well as a snack, is enough to entertain your friends with. 2. 历史的经验教训告诫我们，合作是解决地区冲突的唯一出路。（What）
What the historical experience and lessons warn us of is that cooperation is the only way to settle the regional conflict. 3. 为了记录每天的运动量，很多人将带手机走路或跑步作为每日的“必修课”。(it)
In order to record the amount of exercise every day, many people have made it a rule to walk or run with their mobile phones.
In order to record how much they exercise every day, many people have made it a rule to walk or run with their mobile phones. 4. 高质量的民宿(homestay)相对经济实惠，尽管不同的需求使得其价格差异很大。(vary)
High-quality homestay is relatively economical, even if/though different needs/demands make the prices vary greatly, Although the prices vary greatly with the different needs/ demands, the high-quality homestay is relatively economical. 5. 这个养老院设在一个商场的二楼，老人们可以自由出入楼下的商场影院，排遣他们的孤独。
(access)
The nursery home is located on the second floor of a shopping mall, so/ and the old can have free access to the cinemas and malls downstairs to get rid of /relieve/ ease/ break away their loneliness.
II. Guided writing
1. 本题总分为25分，其中内容10分，语言10分，组织结构5分。
2. 评分时，先根据文章的内容和语言初步确定所属档次，然后对照相应的组织结构档次给予加分。其中，内容和语言两部分相加，得15分以上者，组织结构部分可考虑加4～5分，15分以下者考虑加0，1，2，3分。（具体见下表） 3. 各档次给分要求： 档次 内容 语言 组织结构 A 9～10 9～10 4～5 B 7～8 7～8 3～4 C 5～6 5～6 2 D 3～4 3～4 1 E 0～2 0～2 0
听力文字
高三英语调研试卷 听力部分 I. Listening Comprehension Section A
Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard. 1． W: I’d like to take this book, but the problem is that its cover is damaged.
M: Oh, this is the last copy. I can give you a 10% discount.
Q: What is the most probable relationship between the two speakers? 2． M: The plane for London left 20 minutes ago. We missed it.
W: That’s right. It’s already 2:05. What shall we do? Q: What time did the plane leave?
3． M: They’ve decided to build a highway in our city.
W: But can’t they see that it’s going to destroy an important historical site? Q: What’s the woman’s reaction to the building of the highway? 4． W: Hi, Michael. How did your experiment go yesterday?
M. Well, it wasn’t as easy as I had thought. I’m afraid I have to stay up late tonight. Q: What do we learn from the conversation?
5． W: Bob, are you still working? Today is Sunday and it’s sunny. Let’s go for a walk along the lake.
M: Yeah, I hope I could, but you know it’s my turn to give presentation on Monday morning. Q: What will Bob do on Monday morning? 6． M: Henry is always checking share prices on the Internet these days.
W: Yes, he’s always talking about which companies are on the way up, and which ones are on the way down.
Q: What is Henry probably interested in according to the conversation? 7． M: Excuse me, but would you mind if I open the window?
W: Not at all. It is rather hot in the room, isn’t it? Q: What does the woman mean?
8． M: The concert set a record for attendance.
W: Yes, actually there wasn’t an empty seat in the hall. Can you imagine? Q: What can be inferred about the concert?
9． M: You call Mary a dreamer, but I think she has many good ideas.
W: Good ideas are only useful if you can make something out of them. Q: Why does the woman think Mary is a dreamer?
10. M: Steven has only been on the job for a week, and already acting as if he were the boss.
W. He’s not going to stay long with that attitude. Q: What does the woman imply?
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Section B
Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages. The passages will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following report.
People from different cultures sometimes do things that make each other uncomfortable, sometimes without realizing it. Most Americans have never been out of the country and have very little experience with foreigners. But they are usually enthusiastic, friendly and open, and enjoy meeting new people, having guests and bringing people together formally or informally. They tend to use first names in most situations and speak freely about themselves. So if your American hosts do something that makes you uncomfortable, try to let them know how you feel. Most people will appreciate your honesty and try not to make you uncomfortable again.
Many travelers find it easier to meet people in the US than in other countries. They may introduce themselves or even invite you over before they really know you. Sometimes Americans are said to be superficially friendly. Perhaps it seems so, but they are probably just having a good time. Just like anywhere else, it takes time to become real friends with people in the US.
When you stay with American friends, they will probably enjoy introducing you to their friends and family, and if they seem proud to know you, it’s probably because they are. Relax and enjoy it!
(Now listen again please.) Questions:
11. What should you do when your American host makes you uncomfortable? 12. Which of the following can be the characteristic of Americans? 13. What is this passage mainly about?
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
As taxis are increasingly difficult to get in some major Chinese cities, local governments, taxi companies and passengers are trying hard to come up with remedies for the situation.
Taxi-sharing is one of the solutions that have been put forward. In Beijing, the government encourages passengers travelling in the same direction to share a ride with each paying 60 percent of the fare. Other cities like Zhenzhou have rolled out similar policies. As part of a pilot program in Nanchang, a taxi company has fitted 10 cars with sharing meters that can calculate the fares of up to 4 passengers who share a ride.
Those who support such policies say taxi-sharing helps make the most of the limited supply of taxis and benefits passengers by cutting their costs. Taxi drivers can make more money as well.
But opponents point out that there are many difficulties in actually implementing taxi-sharing. For one thing, many passengers might not like the idea because of privacy and safety reasons. And
taxi drivers who insist on charging each person the full fare could get into conflict with passengers. Also, since it’s difficult to find passengers traveling from the same place to the same destination, the calculation of shared fares could also prove difficult.
So, what do you think? Is taxi-sharing the solution to taxi shortages in China’s cities?
(Now listen again please.) Questions:
14. What is the solution mentioned in the passage to deal with problem of taxi shortages? 15. What has been done in Nanchang?
16. What is the possible reason for people objecting to taxi-sharing?
Section C
Directions: In Section C, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.
Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation. M: The Federal Express. Good morning. How can I help you?
W: Good morning. I am thinking of sending a parcel to New York next week. Can you tell me what the procedure is, please?
M: Certainly. When you ring us, we need the following information: The invoice address? That is probably your address, isn’t it—and then the pickup address if that’s different, and a contact phone number. W: Just a moment. I’m taking notes. Phone number. Right .
M: Then we need the full name, address, and phone number of the person you’re sending the parcel to. W: Okay. Anything else?
M: Yes. The weight and specification of the parcel—that’s height, width, and length, the value of the goods, and the full description. W: Value, description.
M: Yes, but don’t seal the parcel. You need to leave it open so that the driver can check the contents when he collects it. After the recent bombing, the airline said that we had to check all parcels. They told us we had to do it.
W: Fine. Now, last question. How long will the parcel take to get to New York?
M: 1-2 working days. And if we collect the parcel from you at 10:15, then your parcel catches the early flight and it will arrive within 24 hours.
W: All right. Thank you very much. You’ve been very helpful. M: Not at all. Goodbye.
(Now listen again please.) …
Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.
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Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation. W: Have you got any outdoor interest?
M: Yes. My only recreation is skateboarding.
W: Oh, I know it. It is included in extreme sports. I think it’s too dangerous for me.
M: Maybe. But it emphasizes participation and a spirit of courage, and it can give one the extreme sense of achievement. I’m getting to like the game more and more.
W: I’m often astonished at the various skills some young people show off to handle a skateboard. I think they must have undergone much suffering in order to ride skillfully.
M: Although it is easy to ride, the condition of the road surface should also be paid attention to. It’s better to be equipped with helmet, eye shades, ankle shield, knee shield and elbow shield.
W: If you go out recently, you will find some people riding something just like the skateboard. What’s that?
M: Oh, that’s scooter.
W: It’s also very popular now.
M: Yes. The German engineer would have never dreamed that the hand-supported scooter he invented several years ago to solve his traffic problems would become so fashionable within a few years and even spread to Japan and China. W: How to play with it?
M: Your two hands hold the pole, stand on the board, the other foot steps back against the ground and controls well the balance of the body, then you can ride in the air. It has a feeling of surfing. W: I think it’s no safer than the skateboard. I still prefer to be a viewer instead of a rider.
(Now listen again please.) …
Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer. …
That’s the end of listening comprehension.