2015 上海高考英语真题及答案
第 I 卷
(共 103 分)
In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two
I. Listening Comprehension
SectionA
Directions:
speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was
said. The conversations and the questions 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 questions you have heard.
A. impatient
B. confused
C.
D. regretful
B. at a laundry
C. at the
A. at a bus stop
D. at the chemist’s
1.
pleased
2.
dentist’s
3.
translator
4.
her math.
A. An actor
B. A salesman
C. A
D. A writer
A. He lost his classmate’s homework.
B. He can’t help the woman with
C. He broke the woman’s calculator.
D. He doesn’t know where the “on”
button is.
5. A. The woman should go to another counter.
choices.
B. The woman gives the man so many
C. The man dislike the sandwiches offered there.
D. The man is having trouble
deciding what to eat.
6.
A. She has no idea where to find the man’s exam result.
B. She isn’t allowed to tell students their grades.
C. Dr. White hasn’t finish grading the papers.
D. Dr. White doesn’t want to be contacted while he’s away.
A. Move to a neat dormitory
7.
apartment
C. Clean the room with the roommate
A. Bob won’t take her advice
8.
abroad
B. Find a person to share their
D. Write an article about their roommate
B. Bob doesn’t want to go
C. She doesn’t think Bob should study overseas
D. She hasn’t talked to Bob
since he went aboard
9.
A. The snack bar isn’t usually so empty.
B. Dessert is served in the
snack bar.
C. The snack bar is near the library.
D. Snacks aren’t allowed in the
library.
10. A. Take her bicycle to the repair shop.
C. Clean the garage after the rain stops
B. Leave her bicycle outside.
.D. Check if the garage is dry.
Section B
Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be askedthree
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 passage.
11. A. It helps care for customers’ dogs. B. You have to buy food for dogs.
C. None of the dogs are caged.
D. There is a dog named Princess.
12. A. She likes the food there.
B. She enjoys the fun with a pet.
C. She can have free coffee.
D. She doesn’t like to be alone.
13. A. A new kind of cafe.
B. A new brand of cafe.
C. A new home for pets.
D. A new way to raise pets.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
14. A. A trend that high achievers are given a lower salary.
B. A view that life quality is more important than pay.
C. A dream of the young for fast-paced jobs.
D. A new term created by high achievers.
15. A. 10%
6%
16. A. People are less satisfied with their lives.
may increase.
B. 12%
D. 7%
C.
B. The financial investment
C. Well-paid jobs are not easy to find.
D. Unexpected problems may
arise.
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.
Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD for each answer.
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Service Notes
17
Check the
18
Send another
19
2 pm
Account No.:
Service Request:
Solutions:
on
20
Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.
Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
In what way are these climbers special?
They are all
21
.
Why did they choose to conquer Mount
Kilimanjaro?
To prove
22
.
What did they do in time of
difficulty?
They turned
How did they record their adventure?
By keeping
23
24
.
.
II. Grammar and Vocabulary
Section A
Directions: After reading the passages below, fill in the blanks to make the passages
coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each
blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word
that best fits each blank.
(A)
Gift from a stranger
My local supermarket is always busy. The first parking space I found was
convenient, but I'd noticed a woman in a blue car circling for a while. (25) _____
I was in a good mood, I let her have it. On the edge of the car park I backed into
the next available spot—it was a tight fit.
Pretty soon I'd made my way through the supermarket and was back in the fresh
air. Feeling good, I (26) _____(empty) my purse change into the hands of a homeless
man and helped a struggling woman reverse park.
Just as I approached my car, 1 saw the woman I'd let have my car space earlier.
She was giving me (27) _____ odd look—half puzzled, half intent (热切的). I smiled
and wished her a pleasant day. As I squeezed back into my car, I spotted the same
lady (28) _____ (look) in at me. "Hello," she said, hesitantly. "This (29) _____
sound crazy but I was on my way to drop some of my mother's things off at the charity
bins.” You are just so much (30) _____ her.” You helped those people, I noticed,
and you seemed so happy.” She looked at me meaningfully and passed a box in through
the window. “I think she would like you to have it.” (31) _____ (shock), I took
it from her automatically. She smiled and walked away.
After a pause, I opened the box. Inside was a beautiful gold necklace with a
large grey pearl. It was (32) _____ (nice) gift I'd ever received, and it was from
a complete stranger. The necklace was around my neck, a warm reminder of human
kindness.
(B)
Ask helpful Hannah
Dear Helpful Hannah,
I’ve got a problem with my husband, Sam. He bought a smart phone a couple of
months ago and he took it on our recent ski vacation to Colorado, it was a great
trip except for one problem. He has a constant urge (33) _____
(check) for next
messages; he checks his phone every five minutes! He’s so addicted to it that he
just can’t stand the idea (34)
there may be an important text. He can’t
help checking even at inappropriate times like when we are eating in a restaurant
and I am talking to him! He behaves (35)
_____ any small amount of boredom
can make him feel the need to check his phone even when he knows he shouldn’t. The
temptation to see (36)_____is connecting him is just too great. When I ask him to
_____
_____
(ignore) me, he say, “In a minute.” but
_____
put down the phone and stop (37)
still checks to see if (38)_____
has posted something new on the Internet. Our life
(39) _____(interrupt). If we go somewhere and I ask him to have the phone at home,
he suffers from withdrawal symptom. Maybe this dependency on his smart phone has
become more than an everyday problem.
I recently read an article about “nomophobia,” (40)_____
is a real illness
people can’t suffer from the fear of being without your phone! I am worried that
Sam maybe suffering from this illness because he feels anxious if he doesn’t have
his phone with him, even for a short time.
Who would have thought that little devices like these could have brought so much
trouble!
Section B
Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word
can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.
Sick and Tired Sadie
C. assigned D. confirmed
E.conflicting
F.elements
A. access B. alternatives
G.function
H.innovative I.prospective
J.separate
K.supporting
Considering how much time people spend in offices, it is important that work
be well designed. Well-designed office spaces help create a cooperation‘s image.
They motivate workers and they make an impression on people who visit and might be
potential or, __41__, customer. They make businesses work better, and they are a
part of the corporate culture we live in.
As we move away from an industrial-based economy to a knowledge-based one, office
designers have come up with__42__ to the traditional work environments of the past.
The design industry has moved away from a fixed office setup and created more flexible
“strategic management environments.” These __43__ solutions are to meant to
support better
organizational performances.
As employee hierarchies ( 等 级 制 度 ) have flattened or decreased, office
designers’ response to this change has been to move open-plain areas to more
desirable locations within the office, and create fewer formal private offices. The
need for increased flexibility has also been __44__ by changes in work station design.
Offices and work spaces often are not __45__ to a given person on a permanent basis
because of changes to method of working, new designs allow for expansion or
movement
of desks, storage, and equipment within the workstation. Another important design
goal is communication, which designers have improved by lowering the walls that
workstations. Designers have also created informal gathering places,and
__46__
upgraded employees’ __47__
to heavily trafficked areas such as copy and coffee
rooms. Corporate and institutional office designers often struggle to resolve a
number of competing and often __48__ demands,including budgetary limits, employee
hierarchies,
to
computerization). These demands must also be balanced with the need to create
interiors(内饰) that in some way enhance,establish,or promote a company’s image
and will enable employees to __49__
innovation(especially
at their best.
in
relation
and
technological
All these __50__ of office design are related. The most successful office designs
are like a good marriage --the well-designed office and the employees that occupy
it are seemingly made for each other.
III. Reading Comprehension
Section A
Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases
marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the
context.
If you studied pictures that ancient people left on rock walls and you tried
to determine their meaning, you would not detect interest in romance among the
artists. __51__, you would see plenty of animals with people running after them.
Life for ancient people’s earned to center on hunting and gathering wild foods for
meals.
__52__
In modern times, when food is available in grocery stores, finding love is
more
is all around us. It is easy to
prepare a list of modern stories having to do with love. An endless number of books
and movies qualify as love stories in popular culture.
in people’s lives. The
__53__
Researchers are studying whether love, a highly valued emotional state, can
__54__. They ask, what is love? Toothpaste companies want us to think attraction
be
is all about clean teeth, but clean teeth go only so far. Scientists wonder how much
the brain gets involved. You have probably heard that opposites attract but
that __55__
attract, too. One thing is certain: The truth about love is not yet
set in stone.
First Impression
__56__
To help determine the
of attraction, researchers paired 164 college
classmates and had them talk for 3, 6 or 10 minutes so they could get a sense of
each other’s individuality. Then students were asked to
what kind of
relationship they were likely to build with their partners. After nine weeks, they
reported what happened.
__57__
__58__
judgments often held true. Students seemed
at an early stage who would best fit into their lives.
As it turned out, their
__59__
to
The
__60__
Knows
Scientists have also turned to nonhumans to increase understanding of attraction.
Many animals give off pheromones — natural chemicals that can be detected by, and
then can produce a response in, other animals of the same species. Pheromones can
signal that an animal is either ready to fight or is feeling
to partnerships.
In contrast, humans do not seem to be as
as other animals at detecting such
chemicals. Smell, however, does seem to play a part in human attraction. Although
we may not be aware of chemicals like pheromones consciously, we give and receive
loads of information through smell in every interaction with other people.
Face Value
__61__
__62__
Being fond of someone seems to have a number of factors, including seeing
. The
something we find attractive. Researchers had people judge faces for
__63__
participants had 0.013 seconds to view each face, yet somehow they generally
considered the images the same as people who had more time to study the same faces.
The way we
attractiveness seem to be somewhat automatic.
__64__
When shown an attractive face and then words with good or bad associations,
__65__ words faster after viewing an attractive face. Seeing
people responded to
something attractive seems to cause happy thinking.
51. A. instead
B. Therefore
C. Moreover
D. Otherwise
52. A. romantic
B. stressful
C. central
D. artificial
53. A. priority
B. proof
C. possibility
D. principle
54. A. seated
B. impressed
C. changed
D. created
55. A. appearances
B. virtues
C. similarity
D. passions
56. A.
illustrations
57. A. predict
B. imaginations
C. ingredients
D. instructions
B. investigate
C. diagnose
D. recall
58. A. critical
B. initial
C. random
D. transfer
59. A. memorize
B. distinguish
C. negotiate
D. question
60. A. Nose
61. A. open
B. Eye
B. alert
C. Heart
D. Hand
C. resistant
D. superior
62. A. disappointed
B. amazed
C. confused
D. gifted
63. A. emotion
B. attractiveness
C. individuality
D. signals
64. A. enhance
B. possess
C. maintain
D. assess
65. A. familiar
B. plain
C. positive
D. irritating
Section B
Each passage is followed by
Directions: Read the following three passages.
several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices
marked A, B, C and D.
Choose the one that fits best according to the information
given in the passage you have just read.
(A)
Look to many of history’s cultural symbols, and there you’ll find an ancestor
of Frosty, the snowman in the movie Frozen. It appeared on some of the first postcards,
starred in some of the earliest silent movies, and was the subject of a couple of
the earliest photos, dating all the way back to the 1800s. I discovered even more
about one of humanity’s earliest forms of life art during several years of research
around the world.
For example, snowmen were a phenomenon in the Middle Ages, built with great skill
and thought. At a time of limited means of expression, snow was like free art supplies
dropped from the sky. It was a popular activity for couples to leisurely walk through
town to view the temporary works of chilly art. Some were created by famous artists,
including a 19-year-old Michelangelo, who in 1494 was appointed by the ruler of
Florence, Italy, to build a snowman in his mansion’s courtyard.
The Miracle of 1511 took place during six freezing works called the Winter of
Death. The city of Brussels was covered in snowmen—an impressive scene that told
stories on every street corner. Some were political in nature, criticizing the church
and government. Some were a reflection of people’s imagination. For the people of
Brussels, this was a defining moment of defining freedom. At least until spring
arrived, by which time they were dealing with damaging floods.
If you fear the heyday of the snowman has passed, don’t worry: I’ve learned
that some explosive snowman history is still being made today. Every year since 1818,
the people of Zurich, Switzerland, celebrate the beginning of spring by blowing up
a snowman. On the third Monday of April, the holiday Sechselauten is kicked off when
a cotton snowman called the Boogg is stuffed with explosive and paraded through town
by bakers and other tradesmen who throw bread to the crowds. The parade ends with
the Boogg being placed on a 40-foot pile of firewood. After the bells of the Church
of St. Peter have rung six times, representing the passing of winter, the pile is
lit. When the snowman explodes, winter is considered officially over—the quicker
it is burnt down, the longer summer is said to be.(392)
66. According to the passage, why did snowmen become a phenomenon in the Middle Ages?
A. People thought of snow as holy art supplies.
B. People longed to see masterpieces of snow.
C. Building snowmen was a way for people to express themselves.
D. Building snowmen helped people develop their skill and thought.
67. “The heyday of the snowman” (paragraph 4) means the time when______.
A. snowmen were made mainly by artists
C. snowmen were politically criticized
B. snowmen enjoyed great popularity
D. snowmen caused damaging floods
68. In Zurich, the blowing up of the Boogg symbolizes_______.
A. the start of the parade
C. the passing of the winter
B. the coming of a longer summer
D. the success of tradesmen
69. What can be concluded about snowmen from the passage?
A. They were appreciated in history
C. They were related to movies
B. They have lost their value
D. They vary in shape and size
(B)
Scary Bunny
The Curse of the Were-Rabbit(2005) is the first full length feature film
made by directors Nick Park and Steve Box with their amazing plasticine
(粘土) characters Wallace and Gromit. It won an Oscar in 2006, and if you
watch it, you’ll understand why. It’s an absolutely brilliant cartoon
comedy.
Cheese-loving inventor Wallace and his brainy dog Gromit have started a
company to protect the town’s vegetables from hungry rabbits. However,
just before the annual Giant Vegetable Competition, an enormous rabbit
begins terrorizing the town. It is attacking all the vegetables and
destroying everything in its path. The competition organizer, Lady
Tottington, hires Wallace and Gromit to catch the monster alive. But they
will have to find the were-rabbit before gun-crazy hunter Victor
Quartermaine who is desperate to kill it.
The screenplay is witty and full of amusing visual jokes. As usual, the
voice of Peter Sallis is absolutely perfect for the role of Wallace, and
Gromit is so beautifully brought to life, he can express a huge range of
emotions without saying a word. And both Helena Bonham-Carter, who plays
the part of Lady Tottington, and Ralph Fiennes as Victor are really funny.
To sum up, The Curse of the Were-Rabbit is an amazing film which is suitable
for both children and adults. If you liked Wallace and Gromit’s previous
adventures and you appreciate the British sense of humour, you’ll love
this film. Don’t miss it!
70. In the film review, what is paragraph A mainly about?
A. The introduction to the leading roles
writer’s opinion of acting
C. The writer’s comments on the story
B. The
D. The
background information
71. According to the film review, “monster” (paragraph B) refers to ______.
A.
hunter
brainy dog
C.
rabbit
a
a
gun-crazy
B. a
scary
D. a giant vegetable
72. Which of the following is a reason why the writer recommends the film?
A. It’s full of wit and humour.
B. Its characters show
feelings without words.
C. It is an adventure film directed by Peter Sallis.
D. It is about the harmony
between man and animals.
(C)
One of the executives gathered at the Aspen Institute for a day-long leadership
workshop using the works of Shakespeare was discussing the role of Brutus in the
death of Julius Caesar. “Brutus was not an honorable man,” he said. “He was a
traitor(叛徒). And he murdered someone in cold blood.” The agreement was that
Brutus had acted with cruelty when other options were available to him. He made a
bad decision, they said—at least as it was presented by Shakespeare—to take the