2015年高考英語全國(guó)卷2及答案

1、2015年普通高等學(xué)校招生全國(guó)統(tǒng)一考試（全國(guó)卷2）英 語 本試卷分第I卷（選擇題）和第II卷（非選擇題）兩部分?？荚嚱Y(jié)束后, 將本試卷和答題卡一并交回。第I卷第一部分 閱讀理解 (共兩節(jié), 滿分40分)第一節(jié) (共15小題; 每小題2分, 滿分30分)閱讀下面短文, 從每題所給的四個(gè)選項(xiàng)(A、B、C和D)中, 選出最佳選項(xiàng), 并在答題卡上將該項(xiàng)涂黑。AMy color television has given me nothing but a headache. I was able to buy it a little over a year ago because I had my rel

2、atives give me money for my birthday instead of a lot of clothes that wouldnt fit. I let a salesclerk fool me into buying a discontinued model. I realized this a day late, when I saw newspaper advertisements for the set at seventy-five dollars less than I had paid. The set worked so beautifully when

3、 I first got it home that I would keep it on until stations signed off for the night. Fortunately, I didnt got any channels showing all-night movies or I would never have gotten to bed.Then I started developing a problem with the set that involved static(靜電) noise. For some reason, when certain show

4、s switched into a commercial, a loud noise would sound for a few seconds. Gradually, this noise began to appear during a show, and to get rid of it, I had to change to another channel and then change it back. Sometimes this technique would not work, and I had to pick up the set and shake it to remov

5、e the sound. I actually began to build up my arm muscles(肌肉) shaking my set.When neither of these methods removed the static noise, I would sit helplessly and wait for the noise to go away. At last I ended up hitting the set with my fist, and it stopped working altogether. My trip to the repair shop

6、 cost me $62, and the set is working well now, but I keep expecting more trouble.( )1. Why did the author say he was fooled into buying the TV set?A. He got an older model than he had expected.C. He could have bought it at a lower price.B. He couldnt return it when it was broken.D. He failed to find

7、 any movie shows on it.( )2. Which of the following can best replace the phrase “signed off” in Paragraph 1?A. ended all their programsC. changed to commercialsB. provided fewer channelsD. showed all-night movies( )3. How did the author finally get his TV set working again?A. By shaking and hitting

8、it.C. By switching channels.B. By turning it on and off.D. By having it repaired.( )4. How does the author sound when telling the story?A. Curious.B. Anxious.C. Cautious.D. Humorous.BYour house may have an effect on your figure. Experts say the way you design your home could play a role in whether y

9、ou pack on the pounds or keep them off. You can make your environment work for you instead of against you. Here are some ways to turn your home into part of diet plan.Open the curtains and turn up the lights. Dark environments are more likely to encourage overeating, for people are often less self-c

10、onscious(難為情) when theyre in poorly lit places-and so more likely to eat lots of food. If your home doesnt have enough window light, get more lamps and flood the place with brightness.Mind the colors. Research suggests warm colors fuel our appetites. In one study, people who ate meals in a blue room

11、 consumed 33 percent less than those in a yellow or red room. Warm colors like yellow make food appear more appetizing, while cold colors make us feel less hungry. So when its time to repaint, go blue.Dont forget the clock-or the radio. People who eat slowly tend to consume about 70 fewer calories(卡

12、路里) per meal than those who rush through their meals. Begin keeping track of the time, and try to make dinner last at least 30 minutes. And while youre at it, actually sit down to eat. If you need some help slowing down, turn on relaxing music. It makes you less likely to rush through a meal.Downsiz

13、e the dishes. Big serving bowls and plates can easily make us fat. We eat about 22 percent more when using a 12-inch plate instead of a 10-inch plate. When we choose a large spoon over a smaller one, total intake(攝入) jumps by 14 percent. And well pour about 30 percent more liquid into a short, wide

14、glass than a tall, skinny glass.( )5. The text is especially helpful for those who care about _.A. their home comfortsC. house buyingB. their body shapeD. healthy diets( )6. A home environment in blue can help people _.A. digest food betterC. burn more caloriesB. reduce food intakeD. regain their ap

15、petites( )7. What are people advised to do at mealtimes?A. Eat quickly.C. Use smaller spoons.B. Play fast music.D. Turn down the lights.( )8. What can be a suitable title for the test?A. Is Your House Making You Fat?C. Effects of Self-ConsciousnessB. Ways of Serving DinnerD. Is Your Home Environment

16、 Relaxing?CMore student than ever before are taking a gap-year(間隔年) before going to university. It used to be called the “year off” between school and university. The gap-year phenomenon originated(起源) with the months left over to Oxbridge applicants between entrance exams in November and the start

17、of the next academic year.This year, 25,310 students who have accepted places in higher education institutions have put off their entry until next year, according to statistics on university entrance provided by University and College Admissions Service(UCAS).That is a record 14.7% increase in the n

18、umber of students taking a gap year. Tony Higgins from UCAS said that the statistics are good news for everyone in higher education. “Students who take a well-planned year out are more likely to be satisfied with, and complete, their chosen course. Students who take a gap year are often more mature

19、and responsible,” he said.But not everyone is happy. Owain James, the president of the National Union of Students(NUS), argued that the increase is evidence of student had ship-young people are being forced into earning money before finishing their education. “New students are now aware that they ar

20、e likely to leave university up to £15,000 in debt. It is not surprising that more and more students are taking a gap year to earn money to support their study for the degree. NUS statistics show that over 40% of students are forced to work during term time and the figure increases to 90% durin

21、g vacation periods,” he said.( )9. What do we learn about the gap year from the text?A. It is flexible in length.C. It is increasingly popular.B. It is a time for relaxation.D. It is required by universities.( )10. According to Tony Higgins,students taking a gap year _.A. are better prepared for col

22、lege studiesB. know a lot more about their future jobsC. are more likely to leave university in debtD. have a better chance to enter top universities( )11. How does Owain James feel about the gap-year phenomenon?A. Hes puzzled.B. Hes worried.C. Hes surprised.D. Hes annoyed.( )12. What would most stu

23、dents do on their vacation according to NUS statistics?A. Attend additional courses.C. Earn money for their education.B. Make plans for the new term.D. Prepare for their graduate studies.DChoose Your One-Day ToursTour A-Bath & Stonehenge including entrance fees to the ancient Roman bathrooms and

24、 Stonehenge-£37 until 26 March and £39 thereafter.Visit the city with over 2,000 years of history and Bath Abbey, the Royal Crescent and the Costume Museum. Stonehenge is one of the worlds most famous prehistoric monuments dating back over 5,000 years.Tour B-Oxford & Stratford includin

25、g entrance fees to the University St Marys Church Tower and Anne Hathaways house-£32 until 12 March and £36 thereafter.Oxford: Includes a guided of Englands oldest university city and colleges. Look over the “city of dreaming spires(尖頂)” form St Marys Church Tower. Stratford: Includes a gu

26、ided tour exploring much of the Shakespeare wonder.Tour C-Windsor Castle & Hampton Court including entrance fees to Hampton Court Palace-£34 until March and £37 thereafter.Includes a guided tour of Windsor and Hampton Court, Henry Mills favourite palace. Free time to visit Windsor Cast

27、le (entrance fees not included). With 500 years of history, Hampton Court was once the home of four Kings and one Queen. Now this former royal palace is open to the public as a major tourist attraction. Visit the palace and its various historic gardens, which include the famous maze(迷宮) where it is

28、easy to get lost!Tour D-Cambridge including entrance fees to the Tower of Saint Mary the Great-£33 until 18 March and £37 thereafter. Includes a guided tour of Cambridge, the famous universi

29、ty town, and the gardens of the 18th century.( )13. Which tour will you choose if you want to see Englands oldest university city?A. Tour A.B. Tour B.C. Tour C.D. Tour D.( )14. Which of 

30、;the following tours charges the lowest fee on 17 March?A. Windsor Castle & Hampton Court.C. Bath &Stonehenge.B. Oxford & Stratford.D. Cambridge.( )15. Why is Hampton Court a major

31、60;tourist attraction?A. It used to be the home of royal families.C. It is the oldest palace in Britain.B. It used to be a well-known maze.D. It is a world-famous castle.第二節(jié) (

32、共5小題; 每小題2分, 滿分10 分) 根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容, 從短文后的選項(xiàng)中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)。選項(xiàng)中有兩項(xiàng)為多余選項(xiàng)。 Training for a marathon requires careful preparation and steady, gradual increases in the length of the runs. 16 , buy the best-fitting,best-built running shoes you can find. No one can say which brand will work best for you or feel bes

33、t on your feet, so you have to rely on your experience and on the feel of each pair as you shop. When you have found shoes that seem right, walk in them for a few days to double-check the fit. 17 . As always, you should stretch(伸展) at least ten minutes before each run to prevent injuries.During the

34、first week, do not think about distance, but run five minutes longer each day. 18 , it is wise to take a day off to rest. But during the next week, set a goal of at least a mile and a half per run. 19 . After two weeks, start timing yourself. 20 . Depending on the kind of race you plan to enter, you

35、 can set up a timetable for the remaining weeks before the race.A. After six daysB. For a good marathon runnerC. Before you begin your trainingD. With each day,increase the distance by a half mileE. If they still feel good,you can begin running in themF. Time spent for preparation raises the quality

36、 of trainingG. Now you are ready to figure out a goal of improving distance and time第二部分 英語知識(shí)運(yùn)用 (共兩節(jié), 滿分45分)第一節(jié) 完形填空 (共20小題; 每小題1.5分, 滿分30分) 閱讀下面短文, 從短文后各題所給的四個(gè)選項(xiàng)(A、B、C和D)中, 選出可以填人空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)，并在答題卡上將該項(xiàng)涂黑。Where do you go when you want to learn something? A friend? A tutor? These are all 21 aces of learn

37、ing. But it may well be that the learning you really 22 want somewhere else instead. I had the 23 of seeing this first hand on a 24 . Why daughter plays on a recreational soccer team. They did very well this season and so 25 a tournament, which normally was only for more skilled club teams. This led

38、 to some 26 experiences on Saturday as they played against teams 27 trained. Through the first two games, her 28 did not get on serious shot on goal. As apparent, I 29 seeing my daughter playing her best, 30 still defeated.It seemed that something clicked with the 31 between Saturday and Sunday. Whe

39、n they 32 for their Sunday game, they were 33 different. They had begun integrate(融合) the kinds of play and teamwork they had 34 the day before into their 35 . They played aggressively and 36 scored a goal.It 37 me that playing against the other team was a great 38 moment for all the girls on the te

40、am. I think it is a general principle. 39 is the best teacher. The lessons they may not be 40 what they would have gotten in school. But are certainly more personal and meaningful, because they had to work them out on their own.( )21. A. publicB. traditionalC. officialD. special( )22. A. passesB. wo

41、rksC. liesD. ends( )23. A. dreamB. ideaC. habitD. chance( )24. A. tripB. holidayC. weekendD. square( )25. A. wonB. enteredC. organizedD. watched( )26. A. painfulB. strangeC. commonD. practical( )27. A. lessB. poorlyC. newlyD. better( )28. A. fansB.tutorsC. classD. team( )29. A. imaginedB. hatedC. av

42、oidedD. missed( )30. A. ifB. orC. butD. as( )31. A. girlsB. parentsC. coachesD. viewers( )32. A. dressedB. showed upC. made upD. planned( )33. A. slightlyB. hardlyC. basicallyD. completely( )34. A. seenB. knownC. heardD. read( )35. A. stylesB. trainingC. gameD. rules( )36. A. evenB. stillC. seldomD.

43、 again( )37. A. confusedB. struckC. remindedD. warned( )38. A. touchingB. thinkingC. encouragingD. learning( )39. A. ExperienceB. IndependenceC. CuriosityD. Interest( )40. A.harmful toB. mixed withC. different fromD. applied to第卷第二部分 英語知識(shí)運(yùn)用 (共兩節(jié), 滿分45分)第二節(jié) (共10小題; 每小題1.5分, 滿分15分) 閱讀下面材料, 在空白處填入適當(dāng)?shù)膬?nèi)容

44、(1個(gè)單詞)或括號(hào)內(nèi)單詞的正確形式。 The adobe dwellings(土坯房) 41._(build) by the Pueblo Indians of the American Southwest are admired by even 42._ most modern of architects and engineers. In addition to their simple beauty, what makes the adobe dwellings admirable is their 43._(able) to “air condition” a house withou

45、t 44._(use) electric equipment. Walls made of adobe take in the heat from the sun on hot days and give out that heat 45._(slow) during cool nights, thus warning the house. When a new day breaks, the walls have given up their heat and are now cold enough 46._(cool) the house during the hot day: 47._

46、the same time, they warm up again for the night This cycle 48._(go) day after day: The walls warm up during the day and cool off during the night and thus always a timely offset(抵消) for the outside temperatures. As 49._(nature) architects, the Pueblo Indians figured out exactly 50._ thick the adobe

47、walls needed to be to make the cycle work on most days.第三部分 寫作 (共兩節(jié), 滿分35分)第一節(jié) 短文改錯(cuò) (共10小題; 每小題1分, 滿分10分) 假定英語課上老師要求同桌之間交換修改作文, 請(qǐng)你修改你同桌寫的以下作文。文中共有10處錯(cuò)誤, 每句中最多有兩處。錯(cuò)誤涉及一個(gè)單詞的增加、刪除或修改。 增加: 在缺詞處加一個(gè)漏字符號(hào)(), 并在其下面寫出該加的詞。 刪除: 把多余的詞用斜線()劃掉。 修改: 在錯(cuò)的詞下劃一橫線, 并在該詞下面寫出修改后的詞。 注意: 1. 每處錯(cuò)誤及其修改均僅限一詞； 2. 只允許修改10處, 多者(從

48、第11處起)不計(jì)分。One day, little Tony went to a shopping center with his parent. It was very crowded. Tony saw a toy on a shop window. He liked it so very much that he quickly walked into the shop. After looks at the toy for some time, he turned around and found where his parents were missing. Tony was scared and begun to cry. A woman saw him crying and telling him to wait outside a shop. Five minutes later. Tony saw parents. Mom said,“How nice to see you again! Dad and I were terrible worried.” Tony p