高考压轴冲刺新课标卷I三英语试卷

In April 2014, the world’s oldest known message in a bottle was discovered floating in the Baltic Sea. It had spent 101years lost in the ocean! The message was finally sent to the author’s granddaughter.
A German fisherman named Konrad Fischer found the brown bottle near Kiel, Germany. He said he nearly threw the bottle back into the water after pulling it out of a fishing net. Then he noticed something inside.
The bottle in good condition contained a Danish postcard with two German stamps, dated May 17, 1913. Although dampness had made most of the writing illegible(字迹模糊的), the readable part of the message asked whoever found it to return it to an address in Berlin. It even contained two stamps to pay for postage.
From the address, researchers found that the postcard was written by a man named Richard Platz, who was 20 years old when he wrote the message. While he was hiking on the Baltic coast with a nature appreciation group, he threw the bottle into the sea. Then the researcher began a research for any living relatives of his. Sure enough, they were able to find his 62-year-old grandfather, Angela Erdmann, who still lives in Berlin.
"It was almost unbelievable," Erdmann said upon being presented with her grandfather's bottle and message, as quoted in The Local. "That was a pretty moving moment. Tears rolled down my face."
Erdmann never knew her grandfather, who died in 1946, but says that the discovery of the bottle has made her want to learn more about him.
The bottle remained on display at the International Maritime Museum Hamburg until May 1. After that, the researchers examined the postcard and tried to figure out the meaning of the rest of the message.
Previously, the oldest message found in a bottle spent nearly 98 years at sea and was discovered in April 2012, according to Guinness World Records.
When Konrad picked up the bottle from the sea, __________.

Why did Richard Platz throw the bottle with the message into the sea?

What can be the best title for this passage?

When I began planning to move to Auckland to study, my mother was a little worried about the uncertainty of living in a place that was so different from India, where we lived. She worried particularly about the lack of jobs and cultural differences and the chance that I would face racism.
Despite these concerns, I came to New Zealand in July 2009. I have found the place and the people very nice and supportive. Soon after I arrived, I realized the importance of getting a job to supply my living expenses.
Determined to do this on my own, I spent a whole day going from door to door for a job. However, I received little or no response(回应).
One afternoon, I walked into a building to ask if there were any job opportunities(机会). The people there were very surprised and advised me not to continue my job search in that manner .As I was about to leave, a clerk in the building, who had been listening to what others had said, approached me and asked me to wait outside. Fifteen minutes later, he returned ,He asked me what my plans were and encouraged me to stay confident. Then he offered to take me to Royal Oak to search for a job.
I was a little surprised, but had a good feeling about him,so I went along. Along the way ,I realized that I had run out of resumes(简历). Seeing this, the man stopped at his business partner’s office to make me fifteen extra copies. He also gave me tips on dressing and speaking and added that I should give him a call if I ever needed anything. I handed out my resume and went home feeling very satisfied. The following day, I received a call from a store in Royal Oak offering me a job.
It seems that the world always gives back to you when you need it .And this time, it was a complete stranger who turned out to be a real blessing.
What wasn’t the author’s mother worried about?

After staying in New Zealand for a short time, the author _______.

When the author went into a building to look for a job, ________.

What is the story mainly about?

Maurice Mountain is a retired lawyer in Washington, D. C He developed a prototype(原型机) for a device he calls the Presto Emergency Boat Ladder. His invention is a small folding ladder that attaches to the side of a boat to help people who fall into the water. Mr. Mountain plans to mass-produce his boat ladder.
He created his invention at a workshop called TechShop . Mr. Mountain says, "I think it encourages innovation. I think people who probably have had ideas rolling around in the back of their minds for years but have never had the opportunity to actually put them into production or even experiment with them would find this place wonderful. Members of TechShop use high-tech equipment to develop and produce ideas they have for inventions. "Isabella Musachio manages a TechShop in Arlington, Virginia. She says the shop has many different kinds of equipment.
"TechShop is a do-it-yourself maker space. So when you come in we have all these different areas of the shop, and we have a metal shop, wood shop, lasers, 3D printers, electronics. I mean, we have so many different areas and we have all the equipment that is available to anybody above the age of 12. "
Membership costs for TechShop start at just over $ 100 per month. Members are able to use costly machines including 3D modeling tools and laser cutters. Isabella Musachio says TechShop helps its members build their dreams.
"Our motto is 'build your dreams here' because you can really come in with just an idea, and then with the help of TechShop make that leap from an idea to building your project o, your prototype or even your business."
Jim Newton is the founder of TechShop. He first introduced the idea for the technology workshops at an arts and sciences event called Maker Faire in San Mateo, California in 2006. His idea attracted hundreds of members during that event, Now, there are eight TechShop locations in the U. S. In all, there are more  than 6,000 members. Two more-TechShop locations in the cities of St. Louis and Look Angeles will be set up
The invention Mr. Mountain invented will be used to____ .
A save the drowning people
B. help people climb the ladder
What can be inferred from what Mr. Mountain says in Paragraph 2?.

From the last paragraph, we can know _____.

What can we know about TechShop from the passage?
A,TechShop is founded by Maurice Mountain.
B. TechShop puts high-tech dreams within reach.
C. TechShop is a non-profit organization.  
D. TechShop offers its members more ideas.

School is much more than a place where students gather to learn. For children, school is their first opportunity for social development and introduction to people outside of their family unit Lessons learned in school go beyond mathematics and language arts. Students learn to develop individual interests and find  other people who share their interests.
Music is one of the ways like-minded children come together. When many people talk about the benefits of music education, they're quick to point out all of the numerous and measurable results 0f music education: many studies show the positive impact music programs can have on children in other areas of study.
Dr. Laurel Trainor, a professor of psychology, at McMaster University, has said young children who take music lessons show different brain development and improved memory compared to children who do not receive musical training. Stanford University researchers have found that musical training improves how the brain processes the spoken word, a finding that researchers say could lead to improving the reading ability of children who have dyslexia and other reading problems.
Furthermore, in an analysis of data on more than 25 ,000 secondary school students, researchers at the United States Department of Education found that students who report consistent involvement in instrumental music during middle school and high school perform significantly belter in mathematics.
There are many reasons why music education can help to make a child a better student, but there also being involved in music is also a social endeavor that can set the course for lifelong friends and help create social groups that last through school and beyond. Music education breeds familiarity during a school career ,when going from class to class or from school to school every year can be nerve wracking and unfamiliar.
What is the function of the first paragraph?
A. To show school is the place for students to learn.
B To stress the importance of learning knowledge
C To lead to the main topic of the passage
D To explain what the author really thinks of
According to the researchers, we can know that         .
A. music lovers tend to use their brain in wise way
B music training can cure children of many diseases
C learning music is beneficial to students' performance in mathematics
D senior students disliked attending music lessons
What does the underlined word "dyslexia" mean?

It can be concluded from the passage that        .
A. music can ensure you have lot of close friends
B changing schools is a bad experience for everyone
C music does offer social and understanding benefits
D few schools really focus on music education

Sometimes willpower is a lot like the television remote control hard to find just when you want it most.But there are ways to increase your will power.
Don’t try to change your economic situation, win a promotion and lose weight all on the same morning. Set one clear, specific goal and make a realistic plan to achieve it. Extra willpower sometimes requires extra energy, so don’t spread yourself too thin.
Whatever your goal is, don’t expect to achieve it overnight.If you are trying to kick a coffee habit, start by replacing your morning cup of coffee with a glass of water, instead of promising never to drink coffee again. Congratulate yourself on the small achievements. These successes help your willpower grow.
Ask friends, family or colleagues for assistance and tell them exactly how they can help. If your credit card bills have risen, for instance, let friends know that you are cutting back on expenses. Suggest having a common dinner instead of meeting at an expensive restaurant. Find support group or organization related to your goal and attend their meetings. You can get valuable advice, understanding and information.
If possible, change your environment to encourage positive behavior. Want to get in shape? Keep an set of workout clothes in your office as a reminder to stop by the gym on the way home. Quitting smoking?

E. Changing your behavior requires more than willpower.
F. Avoid bars or restaurants where you might be attracted to light up.
G. Breaking a bad habit or forming a new and healthy one can be difficult.

完形填空（本题共10小题，每小题1分，共计10分）
阅读下面短文，然后从各题所给的四个选项中选出一个最佳答案。
Will the sky ever fall? The answer is no. But if it________, there’s no need to be afraid!
Chicken Little is an American cartoon film. It’s very popular around the world. Its story teaches us: don’t worry too much in your________.
One day Chicken Little is in the forest when an acorn（橡果）falls on his head! This makes him________ . He thinks a piece of the sky is falling!
He can’t wait to tell________about it. They run for their lives!
When people________the truth, no one likes Chicken Little. They laugh at him. He gets a bad name in the town. It’s time for him to change others’ ________.
Chicken Little begins to play baseball. He is not bigger than a ball, ________he plays it very well! He helps his team________ . Now they think he’s great.
Just then, a spaceship really does fall from the________! The aliens （外星人）have bad plans. Once again he must tell people about it.
Will he get help from his friends in the town? Can he show himself a /an ________ person? You will get the answer from the cartoon film.

A．takes B．happens C．leaves D．works

A．life B．family C．sports D．study

A．happy B．excited C．surprised D．afraid

A．anyone B．someone C．everyone D．no one

A．forget B．write C．know D．ask

A．minds B．plans C．programs D．jobs

A．and B．so C．but D．or

A．lose B．beat C．miss D．win

A．land B．water C．grass D．sky

A．difficult B．different C．outgoing D．beautiful

Alice: Mr. Black, this is Alice  (speak). I’m calling to ask you if I can take the afternoon off today.
Black: Well, of course,can you tell me what the problem is, Alice?
Alice: OK, Mr. Black. My son is going to take part in a singing(compete) to be held in Washington tomorrow. He’s got so many things to take he can’t go there alone.Black: So you want to take  there in your minibus?
Alice: Yes. And as soon as I put him up in the hotel, I (drive) back.
Black: Well, that would be  tiring journey. It’s nearly 300 kilometers away and it will take you at least six hours  (travel) to and from Washington. Why don’t you stay there  you have seen your son perform?
Alice: But I have two classes tomorrow morning.
Black: Don’t worry. I’ll tell Mary to take your classes instead. She’s always willing to help.
Alice: That’ll be nice. Thank you and give my thanks  Mary.
Black: You’re welcome.

假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（＼）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1．每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2．只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
Recently a survey has been done find out the reading interests of senior middle school students.  With this survey, two thousands senior middle school students from ten schools in Lanzhou were interviewed. They were asking which they liked reading most among the four categories of English articles: news, stories, popular science articles and articles about learning methods.
The survey show that more than a half of the students like to read news most. Twenty-six percent of the students say that English stories are his favorite. Only seven percent of the students are mostly interested in reading articles about learning methods. However, the number of students who enjoy read popular science articles doubles that of those which prefer reading articles about learning methods.

你校拟在课外活动时间开设烹饪课。现在，请你根据以
下提示，给校刊的英语专栏写一篇短文。
1. 同学们对开设烹饪课看法各异；
2. 你持赞成态度及其理由（两点）；
3. 你对开设烹饪课的建议（一条）。
注意：1. 词数120字左右。
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 文中不能出现你和学校的真实名字