2015年高考英语模拟试题（一）第一部分：听力（略）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、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

ANick Vujicic was born without any arms or legs. His parents were upset because he would forever be unable to walk or hug people. They wondered how he would survive， but Nick was healthy.Due to his disability， he was not allowed to enter mainstream school in Australia until later， becoming one of the first disabled children to be educated with normal children. He learned to write using the two toes on his left foot. During his school years， Nick had to deal with plenty of bullying and depression because he was different. He felt lonely and often wondered what his purpose was in life. At the age of 8， he think about suicide. But over time Nick realized his accomplishments were inspirational to many.He learned how to type on a computer， throw tennis balls， comb his hair， answer the phone and shave using a small foot attached to his hip. His foot allows him to type， kick， play football，golf， swim， surf， and everything he needs. He invented new methods to overcome his disability.After school， Nick obtained a bachelors degree in Accounting and Financial Planning. He then started practicing motivational speaking， hopi ng to encourage other people in a special way. “I found the purpose of my existence. Theres a purpose for why youre in the fire.” Nick believes that there is a reason in every struggle we encounter， and that our attitude along with our faith can be the keys to overcoming the challenges we face.Nick states that a major turning point in his life was when his mother showed him a newspaper article about a man with severe disabilities and how he dealt with it. This led him to realize that he wasnt the only one with major struggles.Nick has done much more than overcome his disability. At the young age of 27， Nick is the president of a nonprofit organization，Life Without Limbs， and he has his own motivational speaking company， Attitude is Altitude. Nick started his first company when he was 17 and started speaking at the age of 19. He has since traveled around the world speaking to millions of people， giving them inspiration， courage， and the hope hes always dreamed of.21. Nick was not admitted into mainstream schools in the beginning because of .A. mental disabilityB. illnessC. religious reasonD. physical disability 22. In which order did the following events happened？a. Nick started his first company.b. Nick traveled around the world to give speeches.c. Nick received school education like normal kids.d. Nick became the president of a nonprofit organization.A. c， a， d， bB. c， a， b， dC. a， c， d， bD. a， c， b， d23. Which of the following words best describes Nicks personality？A. Stubborn but courageous.B. Badtempered but diligent.C. Ambitious and persistent.D. Honest and openminded.24. The text is intended to .A. tell the story of a disabled personB. praise Nick for his healthy life styleC. introduce ways to overcome disabilityD. call on the disabled to learn from NickBGlobal demand for gold is putting some of the most remote and pristine（原始状态的） tropical forests at risk， scientists warn.Some 1，680 sq km of rainforest in South America was lost to gold mining from 2001 to 2013， a study shows. University of Puerto Rico researchers say gold mining has become a major threat to ancient rainforests in countries such as Peru and Suriname. Consumers can help by buying only fairtrade gold， say environmentalists.The research， published in Environmental Research Letters，studied tropical forests across South America below 1，000m，covering Colombia， Venezuela， Guyana， Suriname， French Guiana，Brazil， Ecuador， Peru， and Bolivia.Satellite images show forest clearance（空隙） for gold mining accelerated after the international financial crisis of 2007. It was concentrated in four main areas ― the Guianan forests； the Southwest Amazon in Peru； the TapajosXingu forest in Brazil； and Magdalena ValleyUraba in Colombia. Overall， the amount of forest lost was less than 1% but much of it was located in or near conservation areas.“Although the loss of forest due to mining is smaller in extent compared to deforestation（毁林） caused by other land uses， such as agriculture or grazing（放牧） areas， deforestation due to miningis occurring in some of the most biologically diverse regions in the tropics，” said lead researcher Nora lvarezBerríos.Global gold production has increased from around 2，445 tonnes in 2000 to around 2，770 tonnes in 2013， while prices have soared. This has made it profitable to mine in areas such as the soil beneath tropical forests.The removal of vegetation and development of roads and railways can have longterm impacts， say the scientists. Gold mining can also create pollutants such as mercury， which can enter rivers and the atmosphere. Dr Susanne Schmitt of WWF called for better mining laws and awareness and training to reduce the impact of gold mining on forests and to improve local peoples livelihoods. Consumers could also help when purchasing gold， she added.“By insisting on fair trade gold when purchasing jewellery of other gold products consumers have real power in ensuring that this unfair and environmentallydamaging practice ends， to be replaced with a longer term industry providing jobs and security to communities without destroying their environment.”25.What has damaged ancient rainforests in South America？A. Growing population.B. Serious Floods.C. Gold mining.D. Global Warming.26. What do we know from Paragraph 4？A. More forests have been destroyed since 2007.B. The amount of forest is not worth our attention.C. Some conservation areas are being seriously damaged.D. The financial crisis is the major cause of deforestation.27. Paragraph 7 talks mainly about .A. the harmful effects of deforestationB. the negative impact of gold miningC. the potential threats to the environmentD. the importance of environmental protection28. Which would be the best title of the text？A. Gold Mining Is HarmfulB. Rainforest in South AmericaC. Gold Rush in South AmericaD. Gold rush threat to tropical forestsCMany effects of a lack of sleep， such as feeling tired and not working at your best， are well known. But did you know that sleeplessness can also have longterm consequences for your physical health？One in three Britons suffers from poor sleep， with stress，computers and taking work home often blamed for the lack of quality slumber（熟睡）. However， the cost of all those sleepless nights is more than just bad moods and a lack of focus.Its now clear that a solid nights sleep is essential for a long and healthy life. Regular poor sleep puts you at risk of serious medical conditions including obesity， heart disease and diabetes，and even shortens your life expectancy（寿命）.Most of us need around eight hours of good quality sleep a night to function properly， but some need more and some less. What matters is that you find out how much sleep you need and then try to achieve it.As a general rule，if you wake up tired and spend the day longing for a chance to have a nap， its likely that youre not getting enough sleep. A variety of factors can cause poor sleep， including health conditions such as sleep apnoea. But in most cases its a matter of bad sleeping habits.Everyones experienced the fatigue（疲乏）， short temper and lack of focus that often follow a poor nights sleep.An occasional night without sleep makes you feel tired and cross the next day， but it wont harm your health. After several sleepless nights， the mental effects become more serious. Your brain will fog， making it difficult to concentrate and make decisions. Youllstart to feel down， and may drop off during the day. Your risk of injury and accidents at home， work and on the road increases.If it continues， lack of sleep can affect your overall health and causes you to suffer from serious medical conditions such as obesity， heart disease， high blood pressure and diabetes.29. Which of the following is related to sleeplessness？A. Going to parties.B. Working late at night.C. Eating too much meat.D. Living a fastpaced life.30. The first three paragraphs talk mainly about .A. the reasons for sleeplessnessB. the amount of sleep one needsC. functions of quality sleep at nightD. the negative effects of lack of sleep31. If you get up in the morning feeling very tired， you should .A. continue to sleepB. go to see a doctorC. take a nap during the dayD. take more physical exercise32. The underlined phrase“drop off”in Paragraph 8 probably means .A. fall into a light sleepC. get off at the wrong stopB. fall onto the ground suddenlyD.become too exhausted to workDRoyal Botanic Gardens， Kew AboutExplore a World Heritage Site at Kew Gardens―the worlds most famous garden. Stroll a soaring walkway among the shade of trees and wander through extensive gardens under glass reaching up to 27°C. Enjoy a day out with four cafes and restaurants， art galleries， a serene lake and waterlily ponds.Glasshouses provide hours of undercover discovery for visitors of all ages. Be amazed by giant lily pads in the Waterlily House，wander about an exotic rainforest in the Palm House， and travel through 10 climatic（气候的） zones in the Princess of Wales Conservatory.Step inside Kew Palace to explore a beautiful royal retreat （隐居处） consisting of the princesses bedrooms， an intimate dining room and the Royal Kitchens. Important information Kew Gardens Temperate House is closed for a five year restoration from August 2013. The largest surviving Victorian glasshouse is under repair and is set to reopen in May 2018.Prices and Opening TimesAdult Ticket： From ￡14.50 per ticketChild Ticket：FreeConcession Ticket（特惠票）： From ￡12.50 per ticketOpening Times： 9.30am every day， except Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Closing times vary according to season.Address： Kew Richmond TW9 3ABTelephone： +44 （0）20 8332 5655Email： info@Website： http：//Public transport： Tube and London Overground： Kew Gardens Train： Kew BridgeBook a taxi on +44 （0）844 556 070633. Where can visitors experience different climatic zones？A. In the Kew Palace.B. In the Palm House.C. In the Waterlily House.D. In the Princess of Wales Conservatory.34. Why can visitors not visit Temperate House at the moment？A. It is being restored and decorated.B. It is usually closed during winter time.C. There are not many plants worth a visit.D. The air conditioning system doesnt work.35. The purpose of writing the text is .A. persuade readers to go outB. introduce a park to readersC. tell visitors how to visit KewD. offer information on gardening第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。