2015届广东东莞南开实验学校高三上期中英语试卷（带解析）

2024-09-20

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1. Here in China, as the awareness of climate change improves, realizing a low-carbon way of life, also known as reducing your carbon footprint, is a growing trend among young Chinese.
Zheng Xiyu works at 【小题1】 office in Beijing’s Central Business District．Every day, 【小题2】  takes her roughly 40 minutes to go to work by bus．But she is thinking of 【小题3】  (switch) to a different way of transport--a bicycle．When buying clothes, she will choose those purely made of cotton, 【小题4】 it takes less carbon to produce cotton clothes．She’s also adapting to a vegetable diet as livestock(家畜) can make many contributions 【小题5】  today’s most serious environmental problems.
A recent survey shows 【小题6】 78% of all the 17,000 people questioned have developed environmentally friendly habits in their daily lives．They are doing things, such as taking reusable shopping bags to the store and setting the air conditioner at a temperature above 26^oC in summer.
On many popular 【小题7】  (society) networking websites, people are advocating a low-carbon lifestyle．Their tips include using the stairs and public transport more frequently 【小题8】 elevators and cars．They hope this lifestyle 【小题9】 (become) more than just a trend within certain groups.
As the most populous nation on the planet with the world’s fastest growing economy, China has become the second biggest emitter(排放者) of greenhouse gases．The recent extreme weather in the southern regions reflects a serious environmental challenge．Experts say there is no time 【小题10】  (delay) with the effort to reduce carbon emissions.

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1. Have you ever noticed how families on TV always find time to eat meals together? In reality, people today are    than ever before and getting the whole family together for an evening meal is often     , as all members of the family have their own activities to get on with. For most of us, sitting down together at the     table is a thing of the past, but what effect does this have on family members and the relationships between them?
One of the most important     of eating together as a family is that the family has a chance to communicate     with one another in a social environment. Many families     that the evening meal is the best time to discuss problems and share experiences. “Eating together makes us feel     , and we often have our most useful conversations at these times,” says Jane Digby, mother of three. So, although organizing a family meal everyday can be a(n)     , it can benefit family relationships.
In addition, family meals help to improve children’s     skills. They learn how to talk, how to listen and how to show consideration for other     in the conversation. Furthermore, eating together gives     a sense of security. Family psychotherapist (心理治疗专家) Sue Taylor believes that children who eat with their     are far more confident as well as much more faithful to their families than children who don’t.
In spite of the many advantages of eating together, the     of modern life make it almost impossible for many people to do so. However, Sue Taylor insists that we should try to make     for family meals. “Mealtimes are the most valuable time a family can spend together,” she says. “If you can’t eat together every day, why not     and eat together three or four times a week? It really is worth the effort.”

B．professional

D．participants

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1. I wasn’t surprised when I read that actress Helen Hunt recently stated that she would never allow her young daughter to become a child star. Ms Hunt is the daughter of a Hollywood technical director, and grew up in Hollywood. Now in her late 40s, she started acting and modeling when she was eight and has probably seen a lot over those years in show business.
She has had a successful career. She earned four Golden Globes and four Emmys. She also attained the top honor of her profession when she won the Best Actress Academy Award for her role in the 1992 movie, As Good As It Gets. Given thoseaccolades, Ms Hunt is successful. There is no doubt that her early experiences as a child star prepared her for what has been an outstanding adult career. Given those achievements, why would this star declare she’ll never allow her daughter, now at the age of six, to follow in her footsteps?
Everyone familiar with the entertainment scene is aware of the reasons for her attitude. Recent tabloid (小报) news headlines featuring the troubles of former child stars, among them Lindsay Lohan, Britney Spears and the late Gary Coleman, may answer the question. Although Ms Hunt managed to become a successful grown-up star, she apparently believes she’s an exception.
What Ms Hunt may be suggesting is that many very young stars go through unnatural childhoods on movie and TV sets. While they’re earning big incomes, they’re so pampered (纵容) by directors and praised by fans; they may get false impressions that their lives will always be that way. Then, within a few years, when faced with reality, they’re hurt and confused. After all the overwhelming affection, they find they can’t deal with the problems. That’s often when drugs and alcohol take over their lives.
Helen Hunt has some other reasons why she doesn’t want her daughter to be in the entertainment business. Many child stars can never make a successful transition to meaningful adulthood. However, as with many Hollywood movies, I believe there are both good and bad scenes about how it can be played out in real life.
【小题1】According to the passage, Ms Hunt _________.

A．started acting and modeling when she was a little girl

B．has been acting for about 30 years

C．is the daughter of a famous actor

D．started singing when she was eight

【小题2】The underlined word “accolades” in Paragraph 2 probably means “_________”.

A．difficulties	B．awards
C．salaries	D．opinions

【小题3】The author thinks Helen Hunt’s success is mainly due to _________.

A．her hard work

B．the help of a technicaldirector

C．her experiences as a child star

D．her talent and good luck

【小题4】Helen Hunt wouldn’t allow her daughter to become a child star because she thinks _________.

A．child stars often take drugs and alcohol

B．being a child star may ruin her future

C．child stars aren’t able to solve their problems

D．it is difficult to succeed as a child actor

【小题5】From the passage we can conclude that _________.

A．few child stars will succeed in the future

B．there is no way to save the entertainment business

C．the author has a different opinion about child stars

D．meaningful adulthood only belongs to non-child stars

2. The computer keyboard helped kill shorthand—a system of rapid handwriting, and now it’s threatening to finish off handwriting as a whole. When handwritten essays were introduced on the SAT exams for the class of 2012, just 15% of the most 1.5 million students wrote their answers in cursive(草写字母). The rest? Block letters.
And those college hopefuls are just the first edge of a wave of US students who no longer get much handwriting instructions in the primary grades, frequently 10 minutes a day or less. As a result, more and more students struggle to read and write cursive.
At Keene Mill Elementary School in Springfield, all their poems and stories are typed. Children in Fairfax County schools are taught keyboarding beginning in kindergarten. Older students who never mastered handwriting say it doesn’t affect their grades.
There are those who say the culture is at a crossing, turning from the written word to the typed one. If handwriting becomes a lost form of communication, does it matter?
It was at University Virginia that researchers recently discovered a previously unknown poem by Robert, written in his unique script. Handwritten documents are more valuable to researchers, historians say, because their authenticity(真实性) can be confirmed. Students also find them more fascinating.
The loss of handwriting also may be a cognitive(认知的) opportunity missed. Several academic studies have found that good handwriting skills at a young age can help children express their thoughts better—a lifelong benefit.
It doesn’t take much to teach better handwriting skills. At some schools in Prince George’s County, elementary school students use a program called Handwriting Without Tears for 15 minutes a day. They learn the correct formation of manuscript letters through second grade, and cursive letters in third grade.
There are always going to be some kids who struggle with handwriting because of their particular neurological(神经系统的) writing, learning issues or poor motor skills. Educators often point to this factor in support of keyboarding.
【小题1】What is the author concerned about after 2012 Sat exams?

A．Keyboarding.	B．Shorthand.
C．Handwriting.	D．Block letters.

【小题2】A poem by Robert mentioned in the passage is used to ____________.

A．prove how valuable handwriting is

B．explain what a famous poet he is

C．show how unique his poem is

D．stress how fascinating the documents are

【小题3】The example of Handwriting Without Tears helps to argue that _____________.

A．the schools are responsible for the loss of handwriting

B．the loss of handwriting is a cognitive opportunity missed

C．it doesn’t take much to teach better handwriting skills

D．the culture is turning from the written word to the typed one

【小题4】According to the author, when is a perfect time to learn handwriting?

A．Kindergarten.	B．Primary school.
C．High school.	D．College.

【小题5】What is the author’s attitude towards this debate?

A．Devotion.	B．Encouragement.
C．Critical.	D．Objective.

3. It’s exciting to imagine how future humans will have solved the problems we have now, or what amazing new inventions will make our lives more convenient and interesting. We asked top scientists to share their predictions on what the world will be like in a century. If they’re right, the 2114 is going to be really cool.
1. Robots will do your chores and more
Robots will be doing most of our jobs, from building homes to teaching math. There are already robots that clean floors and pump gas. In the future they will be more complicated and useful. Unfortunately, with robots taking all the jobs, unemployment will be high.
2. You will read minds.
Speaking of being social, we will communicate in an entirely different way. Forget texts and emails. Mind-reading technology will allow us to send thoughts to each other without speaking a word. We will also be able to send thoughts to objects around us. (Instead of pressing “start” on the microwave, you could just think “start.”) Meanwhile, chips implanted（植入in our brains will improve memory and intelligence.
3. Your car will drive you
Today, around 30,000 Americans die in car accidents each year. One hundred years form now, accidents will be a thing of the past. According to Mark Safford, consultant or the U.S. Department of Transportation, future cars will drive themselves. These electric cars will communicate with other cars on the road to travel safely in close formation at high speeds.
4. You will eat fake meat.
Raising animals is not an efficient way to produce food, and it harms the environment: Cows, chickens, and pigs eat a lot, and then we have to deal with all that poop（粪便. What’s more, that poop can up poisoning lakes, rivers, and streams. Today, scientists can “grow” meat in a lab from animal cells, but it’s expensive and not very delicious. In the future, they will have perfected the process. You’ll order hamburgers that come from factories, not cows. Scientists may even find ways to make lab-grown meat tastier and healthier than the real thing.
【小题1】According to the passage, what is likely to happen when robots become more common in the future?

A．People will be much lazier.

B．More people will lose their jobs.

C．People may become physically weaker.

D．More people may become less intelligent.

【小题2】Mind-reading technology will help people to _______.

A．have a good memory

B．talk to other creatures

C．read books efficiently

D．convey messages silently

【小题3】According to the passage, in the future cars will be__________.

A．less popular

B．more expensive

C．much easier to operate

D．much smaller and lighter

【小题4】Future meat will be ________.

A．much more affordable

B．less tasty but healthier

C．more organic and delicious

D．more environmentally friendly

【小题5】What is the passage mainly about?

A．The history of human life.

B．The predictable future life.

C．The development of science.

D．The latest scientific findings.

4. Nothing succeeds like confidence. When you are truly confident, it radiates from you like sunlight, and attracts success to you like a magnet（磁铁. Besides, those who are self-confident can in turn inspire confidence in others: their audience, their peers, their bosses, their customers, and their friends. And gaining the confidence of others is one of the key ways in which a self-confident person finds success.
So how can we build a sense of self-confidence and prepare ourselves on the way to success?
First, do what you believe to be right, even if others mock or criticize you for it. Believe in yourself and believe that you can do it under any circumstances, because if you believe you can, then you really will. The belief keeps you searching for answers, which means that pretty soon you will get them.
Second, govern your behavior based on what other people think. What’s more important, be willing to take risks and go the extra miles to achieve better results, in which case mistakes cannot be avoided. Don’t hesitate to admit your mistakes, and learn from them. Next, work hard to settle the problems in order to cover up your mistakes before anyone notices. Building self-confidence is readily achievable, as long as you have the focus and determination to carry things through. And what’s even better is that the things you’ll do to build self-confidence will also build success ----after all, your confidence will come from real, solid achievement. No one can take this away from you!
As you sow, sow will reap. With your perseverance and improvement, you are getting closer to success. At this stage, wait for others to congratulate you on your accomplishments and compliments graciously. “Thanks, I really worked hard on that prospect. I’m pleased you recognize my efforts.” The congratulations and compliments from others will promote you to gain further success.
Self-confidence is extremely important in almost every aspect of our lives, and it is no wonder that so many people struggle to find it. Self-confidence really can be learned and built on. Besides, whether you’re working on your own self-confidence or building the confidence of people around you, it’s well worth the effort!
【小题1】Those who are truly confident _________.

A．succeed without effort and hard work

B．encourage people around to become confident

C．appear more attractive and thus become successful

D．gain the confidence of others and feel successful

【小题2】The underlined word “mock” (Para.3 ) is closest in meaning to ________.

A．praise	B．imitate
C．punish	D．laugh at

【小题3】When others congratulate us on our achievements, we are supposed to ________.

A．praise them in return

B．gain further improvement

C．politely accept the compliments

D．expect them to congratulate you again

【小题4】Which of the following proverbs best goes with Paragraph 4?

A．Look before your leap.

B．It is no use crying over spilt milk.

C．Genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration.

D．Learn from past mistakes and avoid future ones.

【小题5】The purpose of the text is to ________________.

A．tell people how to become successful

B．convince people to do what they believe to be right

C．encourage people to build confidence and achieve success

D．criticize people who lack confidence and thus fail in their career

A.Foreword
	The Antidepressant Survival Guide： Beat the Side Effects of Your Medication by Robert J.Hedaya， M.D， Robert J.Hedaya， M.D.， is a clinical professor of psychiatry at Georgetown University Hospital's Department of Psychiatry. Motto： Live well.
B.How Fear Limits Us
	On Becoming Fearless in Love， Work， and Life by Arianna Huffington Arianna Huffington was raised in Greece by her fearless mother.She has written this book for her two daughters in the hope that they will lead fearless lives. Motto： Overcome the obstacle， get over the next hill.
C.Determination： How to Set Goals and Go After Them
	Fight Your Fear and Win by Don Greene， Ph.D. Don Greene， Ph.D.， was a nationally ranked high school diver.He was the sports psychologist for the U.S.Olympic Diving Team. Motto： Determination is drive.
D.The Anger Business
	Anger ： The Misunderstood Emotion by Carol Tavris， Ph.D. Carol Tavris， Ph.D.， was senior editor，she now teaches from time to time in the department of psychology at UCLA Motto： Reduce Stress！
E.In the Presence of Danger
	The Gift of Fear by Gavin de Becker Davin de Becker， America's leading expert on violence， is the best－selling author of the Gift of Fear： Survival Signals. Motto： Trust and act on our straight instincts.
F.Moving from Fear to Freedom
	Transforming Anxiety， Transcending Shame by Rex Briggs， M.S.W. REX BRIGGS， M.S.W.， has been a selected speaker at the National Anxiety Disorders Association of America's conferences since 1986. Motto： Weaken anxiety

下面是这些书的简要内容，请匹配相关的书名。
【小题1】This useful， popular book shows that if you are gone broke and lose love， please hold yourself back. If you look fat， just face it calmly. If you are in survival thinking， the most important is that you get rid of all the difficulties in front of us， life will be safe， perfect. If your daughters are to take their rightful place in society， they must become fearless.
【小题2】In this book， the author calls the nation's leading experts on violent behavior， and shows you how to spot even tiny signs of danger before it's too late. Most violent acts are unpredictable. It points out that true fear is often a signal that can save your life. Believe the threat of violence surrounds us every day. But we can protect ourselves by straight judgment.
【小题3】This book based on his years of clinical experience. It says about twentyfive million Americans take medicine to avoid depression. Despite the advances in the treatment of depression in recent years， many patients， even with the best medical care， feel that they are not living rich and fulfilling lives. This book will direct you how to survive well.
【小题4】This interesting book tells us that annoyance is as much a political matter as a biological one. And anger is a definite message： Pay attention to me. I don't like what you are doing. Restore my pride. You're in my way. Give me justice. This book suggests that when you're angry， just let it right out.
【小题5】This valuable book states that nervousness has become a constant factor in today's society like a sign of the times， but it is sometimes difficult to recognize the effects of anxiety on our mental health. The only way to feel better about ourselves is to go out and do it.

书面表达

1. 【写作内容】
请根据以下信息写一篇英文报道，内容包括：

人物：张碧晨（Diamond)
出生日期：1989年9月10日
出生地：天津
演艺经历：
• 2013年6月, 加入韩国女子组合“Sunny Days”，并获得“K-POP”大赛“最优秀奖”;
• 2014年7月，从韩国归来，结束了练习生生涯，开始参加第三季《中国好声音》;
• 2014年9月26日，凭借了韩剧《来自星星的你》中的主题歌成为那英组的第一名;
• 2014年10月7日晚, 最终以一首《时间都去哪儿了》获第三季《中国好声音》总冠军以及首位女冠军。

*练习生trainee * *《中国好声音》Voice of China * * * 《来自星星的你》
The Man from the Stars
【写作要求】
只能用5个句子表达全部内容。
【评分标准】
句子结构准确，信息内容完整，篇章连贯。
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2. 阅读下面短文，然后按要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文。
Right after the Second World War, Germany was in ruins. Almost all the houses, factories and schools were destroyed. Plenty of people were homeless as well as jobless. Worse still, the supply of water and electricity was often cut off in the city. Two American journalists interviewed a German family living in the basement. The husband was disabled from the war and the wife was just dismissed from a clothing company. Worse still, there were bills for them to pay—four children to care for and food to buy. Life was hard for them at that time.
After the interview, the journalists chatted with each other on the way back to the company.
“Do you think the Germans could rebuild their homeland?”
“Absolutely.”
“But I can’t see any hope for the country at all. How can you be so certain about that?”
“Have you noticed what they put on the table in the basement? There was a vase of flowers. A nation, suffering at such moment, hasn’t forgotten about flowers. It shows that hopes are not lost. They are still able to dream. A nation with hope can create miracles. They are sure to be able to rebuild their homeland.”
【写作内容】
1. 以约30个词概括上文的主要内容；
2. 以约120个词就梦想改变命运的话题谈谈你的想法，内容包括：
(1) 你赞同文中的观点吗？
(2) 举例证明你赞同或不赞同的原因；
(3) 谈谈你对梦想的看法。
【写作要求】
1. 作文中可以使用亲身经历或虚构的故事，也可以参照阅读材料的内容，但不得直接引用原文中的句子；
2. 作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称。
【评分标准】概括准确，语言规范，内容合适，语篇连贯。
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