1、长春三模 吉林省长春市普通高中届高三质量监测三英语试题Word版含答案长春市普通高中2015届高三质量监测（三）英 语本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。第I卷注意事项：1. 答第I卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。2. 选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。不能答在本试卷上，否则无效。第一部分 听力（120小题）在笔试结束后进行。第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）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
2、、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 ARaised in a fatherless home, my father was extremely tightfisted towards us children. His attitude didnt soften as I grew into adulthood and went to college. I had to ride the bus whenever I came home. Though the bus stopped about two miles from home, Dad never met me, ev
3、en in severe weather. If I grumbled, hed say in his loudest father-voice, “Thats what your legs are for!”The walk didnt bother me as much as the fear of walking alone along the highway and country roads. I also felt less than valued that my father didnt seem concerned about my safety. But that feeli
4、ng was canceled one spring evening.It had been a particularly difficult week at college after long hours in labs. I longed for home. When the bus reached the stop, I stepped off and dragged my suitcase to begin the long journey home.A row of hedge（树篱）edged the driveway that climbed the hill to our h
5、ouse. Once I had turned off the highway to start the last lap of my journey, I always had a sense of relief to see the hedge because it meant that I was almost home. On that particular evening, the hedge had just come into view when I saw something gray moving along the top of the hedge, moving towa
6、rd the house. Upon closer observation, I realized it was the top of my fathers head. Then I knew, each time Id come home, he had stood behind the hedge, watching, until he knew I had arrived safely. I swallowed hard against the tears. He did care, after all.On later visits, that spot of gray became
7、my watchtower. I could hardly wait until I was close enough to watch for its secret movement above the greenery. Upon reaching home, I would find my father sitting innocently in his chair. “So! My son, its you!” hed say, his face lengthening into pretended surprise. I replied, “Yes, Dad, its me. Im
8、home.” 21. What does the underlined word “grumbled” in Paragraph 1 probably mean?A. Accepted happily. B. Explained clearly.C. Agreed willingly. D. Spoke unhappily.22. What made the author feel upset was _.A. the tiredness after long hours in labs B. the fear of seeing something moving C. the feeling
9、 of being less than valuedD. the loneliness of riding the bus home 23. The authors father watched behind the hedge because _.A. he was concerned about his sons safety B. he wanted to help his son build up courageC. he didnt want to meet his son at the doorwayD. he didnt think his son was old enough
10、to walk alone24. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A. My Fathers Secret. B. My College Life.C. Terrible Journey Home. D. Riding Bus Alone. BI have been teaching animal behavior at the Boulder County Prison in Colorado for 10 years. The course is one of the most popular in the
11、 prison. Prisoners have to earn the right to attend the course and they work hard to get in.One reason why the course is so popular is that many prisoners find it easier to connect with animals than with people, because animals dont judge them. They trust animals in ways they dont with humans.Yet, t
12、hey hold a misunderstanding of how animals treat one another. Many admit that their own “animal behavior” is what got them into trouble in the first place. I teach that though there is competition and aggression in the animal kingdom, there is also a lot of cooperation（合作）and sympathy.Many of the st
13、udents want to build healthy relationships, and they find that the class helps them. I use examples of the social behavior of group-living animals such as wolves as a model for developing and maintaining（维持）friendships among people who must work together for their own good and also for the good of t
14、he group.Its clear that science inspires the students here and it also gives them hope. I know some students have gone back into education after their being set free while others have gone to work for humane（人道）societies or contributed time and money to conservation organizations. One went on to rec
15、eive a masters degree in nature writing.Science and humane education help the prisoners connect with values that they otherwise would not have done. It opens the door to understanding, trust, cooperation and hope. Theres a large population of people to whom science could mean a lot, if only they cou
16、ld have access to it. The class helps me, too. I get as much out of it as the students and it has made me a better teacher.25. The authors course is welcomed by the prisoners because _. A. they consider animals their best friends B. they are curious about animal kingdomC. they feel it easier to get
17、along with animalsD. they are more familiar with animal behavior26. The author used wolves as an example to _. A. provide the prisoners with more knowledge B. explain the cruel side of group-living animals C. help the prisoners realize the importance of teamworkD. inform the prisoners that animals g
18、et people into trouble 27. We can infer from the text that some prisoners _. A. have turned over a new leaf B. are required to attend the course C. are willing to learn working skills D. prefer humane education to science CMelbourne, Australia Melbourne is a hot-spot travel destination, and its easy
19、 to see why with its beautiful beaches and busy city life. Why its a great choice: Australia as a whole is considered a safe destination for international travel, and because of that, many solo travelers go there. As an English-speaking country, you wont be faced with any language barriers. Melbourn
20、e is easy to get around because you can walk or bike practically anywhere! Thailand Thailand is great for solo travelersperhaps because it is one of the Buddhist mindsets, which promote equality among the sexes. Why its a great choice: Thailand is known for its friendly atmosphere, and as a travel h
21、ot-spot, there are plenty of chances to meet other like-minded travelers. Well known for being very cheap, especially in the north. A good choice if you want to get away on a budget. Thailand has a lot to offer, from the party-central Bangkok to beautiful beaches and tropical（热带）jungle.Hong Kong, Ch
22、ina Hong Kong is a great place to relax for solo travelers as it is full of “Zen moments,” such as beautiful gardens and Tai Chi classes. Why its a great choice: Hong Kong is regarded as one of the safest cities in the world. If youre not well-traveled, or perhaps a bit tired of things like language
23、 barriers, Hong Kong is a great place to start, as it mixes both Eastern and Western at the same time. Bali, Indonesia Bali is a spiritual place with yoga, spas, healthy food and beaches. The combination of friendly people and splendidly visual culture has made Bali Indonesia number one tourist attr
24、action. Why its so great: You wont be the only solo traveler in Bali. Everyone is known for being extremely friendly and youre sure to meet some amazing characters along the way. As a Hindu island, Bali is the perfect place for a relaxing and spiritual retreat（静修）. The Sacred Monkey Forest in Ubud i
25、s fantasticif you like monkeys, anyway. 28. What do the four places have in common according to the text?A. Theyre cheap to travel around.B. Theyre great for solo travelers. C. They offer good spas and yoga.D. Therere no language barriers. 29. Where can you enjoy both convenienttransportandbeautiful
26、beaches?A. Melbourne, Australia. B. Thailand.C. Hong Kong, China. D. Bali, Indonesia.30. What has made Bali Indonesia No.1 tourist attraction? A. Yoga, spas, healthy food and beaches.B. Friendly people and splendidly visual culture.C. Meeting some amazing characters along the way.D. Fantastic monkey
27、s in the Sacred Monkey Forest.31. What type of writing is this text? A. A travel journal. B. A business report. C. A travel guide. D. A press advertisement. DWindows 8, apart from Windows 95, is the biggest surprise and the only version of Microsofts operating system that has been changed from the c
28、ore（核心）when compared to its former one. However, a recent study has shown that under 20% of business owners would be willing to upgrade to the new version of Windows. The reason for this remains to be discussed and debated, and we will try to throw light on this research by providing you with some o
29、f the most common advantages and disadvantages of Windows 8. Generally speaking, there are a great number of plus sides related to upgrading from Windows 7 to Windows 8. SpeedThis is the biggest advantage to mention. Boot time has been reported to be up to nine times shorter than that with Windows 7
30、. New passwordsInstead of typing your passwords, Windows 8 will let you use gestures on your favorite photos to enter your password. This is not only practical but also extremely cool! Windows 8 experienceApart from computers, Windows 8 will be used on all devices, including smart phones, tablet PCs
31、 and so on. Also, owing to the fact that it has been specifically designed with touch screen users in mind, Windows 8, besides using keyboard and mouse, will offer a whole new user experience.However, there are still some disadvantages.The first one that has to be mentioned is that there is no Start
32、 Menu from Windows. Yes, there is no Start button in the lower left corner, and this might be a real puzzle of many Windows users. Also, many users have had a problem to get used to the new interface（界面）introduced by Windows 8. The biggest problem that is worth noticing is that Windows 8 was originally designed for touch screen users, and this may have a bad effect on desktop users who have gotten used to doing everything
