湖南省衡阳八中2015届高三英语上学期第二次月考试题新人教版
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湖南省衡阳八中2015届高三上学期第四次月考试卷英语考生注意：本试卷分为四个部分，包括听力、语言知识运用、阅读理解和书面表达，满分150分，时量120分钟，请将答案写在答题卷上。
PART ONE LISTENING COMPREHENSION（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）SECTION ADirections: In this section, you’ll hear 6 conversations between 2 speakers. For each convers ation, there are several questions and each question is followed by 3 choices. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions by marking the corresponding letters (A,B or C) on the question booklet. You will hear each conversation TWICE.Questions 1 through 2 are based on the following conversation.1. What did the man do this morning?A. He went to see Uncle Johnson.B. He lent Uncle Johnson his car.C. He cleaned the car.2. Where are the keys?A. On the table.B. In the woman‟s pocket.C. In the man‟s pocket.Questions 3 through 4 are based on the following conversation.3. What caused Mark‟s accident?A. Being drunk while driving.B. Sending a short message while driving.C. Talking on the phone while driving.4. What do we know about the two speakers?A. They don‟t know much about safe driving.B. They like listening to music while driving.C. They are careful when they are driving.Questions 5 through 6 are based on the following conversation.5. When will the man set off for the airport?A. At 8:30 am.B. At 9:00 am.C. At 9:30 am.6. Which city will the man visit last?A. Xi‟an.B. Taiyuan.C. Los Angeles.Questions 7 through 9 are based on the following conversation.7. Where is the institute?A. On Green Street.B. On First Avenue.C. On First Street.8. What makes the man decide to take a bus at first?A. There is a bus every 10 minutes.B. The bus stop is not far.C. The cost is much cheaper.9. What do we know about the man?A. He is a new student at the institute.B. He has a lot of luggage.C. He will go out Exit A. Questions 10 through 12 are based on the following conversation.10. Where did the man buy the T-shirt?A. In a downtown store.B. From an online store.C. At a fashion show.11. What did the man like most about the T-shirt?A. The design of the T-shirt.B. The color of the T-shirt.C. The convenience of the T-shirt.12. What is the man‟s plan for tonight?A. To eat with the woman.B. To eat with a friend.C. To treat his friend at home. Questions 13 through 15 are based on the following conversation.13. Where did the woman and Mary first meet each other?A. In kindergarten.B. In primary school.C. In middle school.14. Why didn‟t the woman and Mary keep in touch?A. Mary lost the woman‟s address.B. They were too busy.C. Keeping in touch was hard back then.15. What did the woman do last week?A. She searched for Mary‟s name on Facebook.B. She visited Mary and took a photo with her.C. She invited Mary over to her house.SECTION BDirections: In this section, you will hear mini-talk. Listen carefully and then fill in the numbered blanks with the information you’ve got. Fill in each blank with NO MORE THAN 3 WORDS. You’ll hear the mini-talk TWICE.Blanks 16 through 20 are based on the following talk.PART TWO LANGUAGE KNOWLEDGESECTION A （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.21. New iPhone goes on sale on Friday with ______ bigger screen and 4G wireless technology, as ______ company seeks to keep its competitiveness.A. a; theB. a; aC. the; theD. the; a22. In a TV ad, a happy housewife is polishing her table so shiny that her smiling reflection ______ on it.A. has seenB. was seenC. is seenD. has been seeing23. Driving Offence Point System is a computer-controlled system ______ to reduce accidentrates and make roads much safer.A. designingB. to designC. to be designedD. designed24. That the big film star ______ be so rude to his fans is quite astonishing.A. willB. shouldC. mayD. must25. Today impressionist paintings are accepted at the beginning of ______ we call “modern art”.A. whatB. whichC. thatD. how26. Content ______ with the salary offered by the foreign bank, he preferred the chances he could have at the state-owned company.A. he was thoughB. was he thoughC. though he wasD. though was he27. The pop singer is talented and elegant. ______ is no surprise that she has so many fans around the world.A. ItB. ThereC. ThatD. What28. Without the Internet, those who are disabled ______ fewer avenues to meet people outside.A. will haveB. would haveC. had hadD. would have had29. All the money______, the young man had no choice but to start hunting for a job.A. has been spentB. had been spentC. having spentD. having been spent30. — Have they made the final decision?—Yes, but it‟s ______ likely that they will change their mind again tomorrow.A. rather thanB. less thanC. other thanD. more than31. When asked if he was disappointed with his failure ______ the gold medal, the athlete responded just with a smile.A. to winB. winningC. wonD. to be won32. The Russian rocket designer has died. For many years, he ______ as a deputy to the father of Soviet space program.A. servesB. was servingC. servedD. has served33. Trish Keenan, for ______ life was a discovery, was a great British singer.A. whoseB. whomC. whichD. that34. — Tom, you go and pick up Mary from the station, ______?—But she‟s already got home.A. don‟t youB. do youC. shall youD. will you35. A car was burning on the highway near Birmingham. In no time ______ to the spot.A. the police had rushedB. had the police rushedC. the police rushedD. did the police rushSECTION B （共12小题；每小题1.5分，满分18分）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.In 1919, Princess Bazzar of Luxembourg‟s royal family met the royal kitchen helper Leon. Many nights, Leon went into the kitchen and made ice-cream for Bazzar. They soon fell in love. But because of their different social status, both of them burried the feelings.Soon, Bazzar was made to accept an arranged royal marriage. For days, Leon could not see Bazzar, he was 36 with impatience. Finally, Bazzar 37 at the table a month later. While serving desserts, Leon 38 the letters DOVE, which is an abbreviation of DO YOU LOVE ME with hot chocolate on Bazaar‟s ice-cream. Leon 39 that Bazzar could understand his feelings.A few days later, Bazzar got 40 . One year later, Leon could not 41 the mental suffering and left the royal kitchen. Years later, he and his own family 42 a candy store.Many years later, Bazzar remembered that that afternoon she ate the ice-cream made by Leon, but didn‟t see the43 letters.Hearing this, Leon broke down in tears, and he finally understood the past misunderstandings. If that chocolate had been 44 , those letters would never have melted, and he would not have lost his last chance. Leon decided to create a solid chocolate which can 45 a long time.After lots of 46 , the chocolate Dove was finally made and each piece of chocolate was 47 engraved with the letter “DOVE”. It‟s a symbol of the love between Leon and Bazzar.Now more and more people fall in love with this chocolate. Giving someone DOVE means sending the whisper of love: DO YOU LOVE ME?36. A. calling B. burning C. working D. talking37. A. stood up B. turned up C. stayed up D. dressed up38. A. wrote B. sent C. mixed D. noticed39. A. expected B. declared C. allowed D. promised40. A. sick B. angry C. married D. bored41. A. reduce B. stop C. repeat D. bear42. A. left B. visited C. ran D. found43. A. confusing B. interesting C. melting D. annoying44. A. stable B. powerful C. frozen D. solid45. A. stand B. spare C. take D. preserve46. A. breaks B. research C. pressure D. problems47. A. firmly B. immediately C. quickly D. luckilySECTION C （共8小题；每小题1.5分，满分12分）Directions: Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the context.In most colleges and universities the examination is used as a chief means of deciding whether a student succeeds or fails in mastering a particular subject. Although it does the job quite efficiently, 48 side effects are also enormous.To begin 49 , examinations lower the standards of teaching. Since teachers are often judged 50 examination results, they are reduced to training their students in exam techniques. No subjects can be taught successfully merely through being approached with intent to take examinations. In addition, the most undesirable effect is 51 examinations encourage bad study habits. As 52 examination score is the only criterion for his academic performance, a student is driven to memorize mechanically rather 53 to think creatively.In fact, few 54 us admit that examinations can contribute anything really important to the students‟ academic development. If that is the case,55 cannot we make a change and devise something more efficient and reliable than examinations?PART THREE READING COMPREHENSION（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by 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.AThanks to a young waiter, I only recently discovered that a friend of 20 years was once a yo-yo virtuoso(溜溜球大师).“Oh，stop it!” Jackie said when I started laughing during our dinner. “I was, too. And I knew how to …Walk the Dog.‟ ”“Wow, really?” said our waiter, Jumario Simmons, flashing a big smile at us.“Don‟t encourage her,” I said.“What else could you do?” he asked.“I did …Round the World,‟” Jackie said, now ignoring me completely. “That cradle(婴儿时期的) thing, too.”I‟d asked Jumario what he did when he wasn‟t waiting on tables. The 24-year-old waiter was so smart that I knew there had to be more to his story. It turns out that he won a regional yo-yo competition last year. He also gives free lessons to kids. “It gives them something to do,” Jumario said. “Keeps them off the streets.”One of the great things about eating out is the table talk with strangers, which reminds us that everyone has a life and a name. But the other day I heard that some restaurants are ending this talk between diners and servers. I listened to the reporter describe how their improvements are allowing customers to text orders from their tables to speed up service.The reporter got my attention with this sentence: “Five minutes after typing …I‟m at table 3‟, a meal arrives at the table.” But there wasn‟t a “please” with this order, which should have been a request, by the way. If you‟ve ever waited on tab les, you know that the last thing you need is yet another way for a customer to be unpleasant.Most servers are constantly mediating(调解) between customers‟ requests for substitutions and overworked cooks‟ accusations of treason. Except at high-end restaurants, servers also have to hover like mothers of preschoolers so that we might consider them worthy of a large enough tip to lift their pay to minimum wage.Texting a server from a table a few feet away is equal to moving our fingers and shouting, “Hey, you!” It was rude in 1957, and it‟s rude now. You won‟t ever find me texting a waiter or waitress.56. What do we know from the text?A. The waiter knows Jackie well.B. The waiter is good at playing yo-yo. .C. Jackie plays yo-yo in her spare time.D. The author has a great interest in playing yo-yo.57. Some restaurants allow diners to text a server from a table to______.A. improve their serviceB. reduce the cost of serviceC. show respect for dinersD. stop talks between diners and servers58. What‟s the last but one paragraph mainly about?A. The pay of servers.B. The work of servers.C. The customers‟ reques t.D. The work of mothers of preschoolers.59. From the passage, the author‟s attitude towards texting a server from a table is ______.A. indifferentB. negativeC. curiousD. positive60. The passage mainly focuses on______.A. how to wait on tablesB. the friendship between old friendsC. where to eat outD. the relationship between customers and waitersBChemical SafetyProcedures for handling chemical spills(泄露) and leaks.Chemical spills and leaks can be broken down into two basic types: simple spills, which you can clean up yourself and complicated spills, which require outside assistance.If your spill meets ANY of the following conditions, it is a COMPLICATED SPILL.●A person is injured; or●The identity of the chemical is unknown; or●Multiple chemicals are involved; or●The chemical is highly poisonous, flammable (可燃的) or reactive ; or●The spill/leak occurs in a “public space” such as a corridor; or●The spill/leak has the potential to spread to other parts of the building such as through theventilation (通风) system; or●The clean up procedures are not known or appropriate materials are not readily available; or●The clean up requires a respirator (呼吸器) (including cartridge respirators) to be worn andno personnel have been trained and fit-tested in accordance(一致) with the campus Respiratory Protection Program; or●The spill/leak may endanger the environment by reaching waterways or outside ground, orby going down a drainIf none of the above conditions are met, the spill is defined as a simple spill. You may clean up simple spills in accordance with Chapter 6 of the Chemical Safety Guide. For consultative61. Which of the following situation can be classified as a simple spill?A. Some spilled liquid causes a fire in the building.B. Yellow and green gases are leaking from the storage room.C. An unknown red chemical is found on the corridor floor.D. A researcher spills his milk all over the lab floor.62. According to the safety instructions, upon discovering a complicated spill on campus, people should ______.A. put on a respirator as soon as possibleB. refer to Chapter 6 of the Chemical Safety GuideC. get away from the spill and report it to authoritiesD. call Division of the Research Safety at 333-275563. “MSDS” in th e passage possibly refers to _____.A. a maskB. an explanation about the chemicalC. a deviceD. another kind of chemical64. Who are most possibly the targeted audiences of this article?A. Students in the Chemistry Department of a university.B. Researchers working at Chemical Institution of Illinois.C. Members of Division of Research Safety.D. Staff members at a chemical manufacturing company.65. The purpose of the material above is to ______.A. inform people of the dangers of various chemical spillsB. introduce complicated spills and necessary measures in response to themC. encourage students to join the campus Respiratory Protection ProgramD. compare simple spills and complicated spillsCDreams can be familiar and strange, fantastical or boring, but some dreams might be connected to the mental processes that help us learn. No one knows for certain why people dream, but some dreams might be connected to the mental processes that help us learn. In a recent study, scientists found a connection between nap-time(打盹时的) dreams and better memory in people who were learning a new skill.In the study, 99 college students between the ages of 18 and 30 each spent an hour on a computer, trying to get through a virtual maze (迷宫). The maze was difficult, and the study participants had to start in a different place each time they tried --- making it even more difficult. They were also told to find a particular picture of a tree and remember where it was.For the first 90 minutes of a five-hour break, half of the participants stayed awake and half were told to take a short nap. Participants who stayed awake were asked to describe their thoughts. Participants who took a nap were asked about their dream after sleep---and they were awakened within a minute of sleep to describe their dreams.Stickgold, a neuroscientist (神经科学家), wanted to know what people were dreaming about when their eyes weren‟t moving, during sleep.Four of the 50 people who slept said their dreams were connected to the maze. Some dreamed about the music that had been playing when they were working; others said they dreamed about seeing people in the maze. When these four people tried the computer maze again, they were able to find the tree faster than before their naps.Stickgold suggests the dream itself doesn‟t help a person learn --- it‟s the other way around. He suspects that the dream was caused by the brain processed associated with learning.All four of the people who dreamed about the task had done poorly the first time, which makes Stickgold wonder if the dreams show up when a person finds a new task particularlydifficult. People who had other dreams, or people who didn‟t take a nap, didn‟t show the same improvement.66. Before having a short nap, participants of the experiment were asked to ______.A. stay in different place in the mazeB. design a virtual maze which is difficult to get throughC. experience the experiment and try to remember somethingD. get through a virtual maze on a computer from the same place67. After doing what they were asked on computers, participants ______.A. were divided into two groups to do different things at breakB. were so tired as to fall asleepC. felt bored with the experiment and they were sleepyD. were asked to remember their experiment separately68. What can we learn from the passage?A. Participants who took a nap were required to express their thought.B. Some dreams may encourage people to invent something new.C. Participants who dreamed about films could finish the task more easily.D. Participants whose dreams had something to do with the maze could find the tree faster.69. According to Stickgold, ______.A. every person may dream about what they learnedB. people‟s brain processes may still be connected with their learning in their dreamsC. once people‟s eyes stop moving, they are sued to dream about somethingD. no matter fantastical or boring, dreams are connected with peoples life70. Which of the following can be the best title for this passage?A. Strange DreamsB. Stickgold, a Dream ExpertC. Dreaming Makes BetterD. Not All Dreams Are TruePART FOUR WRITINGSECTION A（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in the numbered blanks by using the information from the passage. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.Ready to give up long showers, water parks, and unlimited water gushing（喷涌）out of your taps? A new study says more than three-hundred-thirty-five-million people are faced with water shortage now. The oceans are full, of course. But the liquid—fresh, clean water for drinking and watering crops is in short supply in many parts of the world. Rivers are running low, lakes are shrinking, streams have stopped flowing, and groundwater is being pumped dry. However, the demand for water keeps increasing. So there comes inevitably the water crisis!What is causing the crisis? Experts say it is a complex combination of climate change and rapid population growth. On the one hand, global climate change threatens to reduce water supplies due to decreased rainfall. On the other hand, population growth is driving explosive demand for water, prompting rivers in thirsty countries to be tapped for nearly every drop and driving governments to pump out so-called fossil water.Lack of water may result in several problems. It may increase health problems. Lack of water often means drinking waters are not safe. Lack of water may also result in more international conflict. Countries may have to compete for water in the future. Some countries now get sixtypercent of their fresh water from other countries. And lack of water would affect the ability of developing to improve their economies. This is because new industries often need a large amount of water when they are beginning.One partial answer to the world water shortage, at least for countries near the sea, is to build more desalination plants that change seawater into fresh water. Another suggested solution is for water-rich countries, such as Canada, to sell water to countries which are poor in water. A third suggestion is for countries to adopt ways of increasing the freshwater supply, such as teaching farmers in Africa methods to get clean rainwater. And nearly everyone agreed that the amount of water on our planet can‟t be changed, but the way we use it can be if more people realized the problem. Last and the most important, public should be aware of saving water to defeat the waterSECTION B (满分10分)Directions: Read the following passage. Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage.The world of journalism can be very exciting. Journalists are on the cutting edge of local and global events. Before you take a big step for becoming a journalist, please make sure you are aware the climate for newspaper journalists is especially tough right now.Once you are sure that a journalism career is right for you, here‟s what you need to do.Education comes first. Besides understanding how to write well, a degree in journalism, English, and communications are also beneficial to those wishing to pursue a career in journalism. In addition to helping you gain the necessary knowledge, many universities offer employment services to new graduates. Attending journalism school, also called J-school, or journalism college is an investment in your future.Pick a specialty (专业). Jobs in journalism vary a lot, so it is important to decide exactly whatpath you wish to take. For newspaper reporters, you must be flexible and able to think on your feet because stories are often fast-breaking. Deadlines are typically tight, so be prepared to write with speed and accuracy (正确). There are also broadcast journalists, investigative reporters, foreign reporters, sports journalists and so on, which require different skills.You‟ve got to have the right stuff. No matter which branch of journalism interests you, there are a number of necessary qualities that are common to all. Journalists must have a “nose for news”. Additionally ,Good journalists must use high ethics (高尚的道德规范) at all times. At last, a fair attitude is required for almost all areas of journalism; these jobs require a neutral (中立的) reporting of facts rather than opinions.Think big, but start small. Although internships (实习) during your last two years of college equip you with much experience, it is highly unlikely that your first job as a journalist will be high-paying. However, getting a job at a community newspaper or local television station is a good start. Once you are working in the field, you‟ll have the chance to prove yourself and actively seek advancement.81. Why does the author think that attending journalism schools is an investment in your future? (No more than 14 words) (2 points)___________________________________________________________________________ 82. How can a newspaper reporter deal with the problem of tight deadlines? (No more than 6 words) (2 points)___________________________________________________________________________ 83. What necessary qualities must all journalists have? (No more than 11 words) (3 points)___________________________________________________________________________ 84. What is the purpose of the passage? (No more than 10 words) (3 points)___________________________________________________________________________SECTION C写作（满分25分）Directions: Write an English composition according to the instructions given below in Chinese.最近，某英文报就“如何处理师生间的矛盾”发起了一个专题讨论。
湖南省衡阳市八中2015届高三上学期第六次月考英语试题及答案
衡阳市八中2015届高三上学期第六次月考试题英语时量：120分钟满分：150分PART ONE LISTENING COMPREHENSIONSECTION A （22.5 marks）Directions: In this section, you will hear six conversations between two speakers. For each conversation, there are several questions and each question is followed by three choices marked A, B and C. Listen carefully and then choose the best answer for each question.You will hear each conversation twice.Conversation 11. What did the woman do first after work?A．She did some shopping. B．She cooked supper. C．She visited her aunt.2. Why didn‟t the woman think the lecture was useful for her?A．He children have grown up. B．She isn‟t married. C. She has no parents Conversation 23. When will the woman take the written test?A．In five days. B. In two weeks. C. In two months.4. What does the man think of the book?A. Difficult.B. Useful.C. Interesting.Conversation 35. Why is the man there?A．He is giving lessons to interviewees. B．He is giving tips to the interviewees.C．He is having the interview class.6. What does the man think matters most in an interview?A. Appearance.B. Language.C. Honesty.Conversation 47. Why does the man feel lucky?A. He got a well-paid job.B. He can live in a quiet place.C. He can work in a factory.8. How did the man sleep last night?A. He slept soundly.B. He was awake all night.C. He was too excited to sleep well.9. What do we know about the woman?A. She doesn‟t like birds.B. She got up at two this morning.C. She hasn‟t adapted to the silence.Conversation 510. When did the man get two offers below the asking price?A. Today.B. Yesterday.C. The day before yesterday.11. How should the buyers pay, according to the man?A. By credit card.B. By check.C. In cash.12. What is the woman‟s asking price?A. 28,000 dollars.B. 23,000 dollars.C. 18,000 dollars.Conversation 613. When did the man get married?A. Five years ago.B. Ten years ago.C. Fifteen years ago.14. Where is the man living now?A. In Sydney.B. In San Jose.C. In New York.15. Why are the man‟s parents moving in the fall?A. They want to be closer to their family.B. They miss the East Coast very much.C. They are not happy in their present house.SECTION B （7.5 marks）Directions: In this section, you will hear a short passage. Listen carefully and then fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Fill in each blank with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.PART TWO LANGUAGE KNOWLEDGESECTION A （15 marks）Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A,B ,C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.21.---What do you think of the furniture on exhibition?--- Well, great! But I don‟t think much of ____ you bought.A. the oneB. itC. thatD. which22. The young man, who by then ___ admission to Peking University, determined to do some part-time jobs to gain more practical skills.A. gainedB. was gainingC. has gainedD. had gained23. ---We need a person very much to think up a creative idea.--- ______ the new manager have a try?A. ShallB. MustC. ShouldD. Need24. The horse covered the distance in six days_____the train's 28 hours.A．comparing with B．being compared with C．to compared with D．compared with25. —Why does the river smell terrible—Because large quantities of water________．A．have polluted B．is being pollutedC．has been polluted D．have been polluted26. The human body consists of organs, each ____a definite job to do.A. haveB. to haveC. hasD. having27. ___, as long as I‟m with nature, I don‟t care.A. However tough the journey isB. Whatever tough the journey isC. However the journey is toughD. Whatever the journey is tough28. News got around quickly_____ a gunman went on a shooting rampage at a movie theatre in Aurora, Colorado.A. which B．what C．that D．when29. It's reported that women with demanding jobs are almost ________ to suffer a heart attack.A. as likely twiceB. likely twice asC. twice as likelyD. twice likely as30. ---I telephoned him twice and I couldn‟t get through to him.--- The line might have been out of order, ____?A．d on‟t you B．was it C．do you D．h adn‟t it31. —Little Daniel is watering the flowers! Why?—Well, I'm not feeling very well today—otherwise, I ________ it myself.A．did B．would do C．had done D．would have done32. As a mother of two young boys, she knows the difficulties of keeping kids ______.A. to entertainB. entertainingC. entertainedD. entertain33. It's much easier to make friends _____you have similar interests.A．unless B．when C．even though D．so that34. ____ is announced in today‟s newspaper, we have launched another man-made satellite.A.ThatB.WhichC. AsD. What35. Absent for the traffic accident, I have always doubted he announced at the meeting.A. what was it thatB. that it was whatC. what it was thatD. that was it whatSECTION B （18 marks）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.Recalling my freshman year and first year of drama group, I remember the people I met, and how I soon felt like they all were family. One I greatly36was Christy Hauser, mainly because of her unbelievable ambition to help people.At Christmas I participated in a present-wrapping party for children who would otherwise not have gifts. Christy37this and was so persuasive in motivating other students. She was only 15, but found time to help others, earn outstanding38and manage the make-up department for our drama group.The next year I was shocked to hear through Christy‟s efforts, the drama department was going to try to 39$90, 000 for a former schoolmate named Robin who was suffering from cystic fibrosis(囊肿性纤维化). The most40part of her decision to help Robin was that Christy had41met her! At our first drama meeting Christy gave everyone a piece of paper and asked us to write to talk-show host Rosie to try to gain her42; Christy received over 100 letters, but that wasn’t43. She told us we needed to keepwriting. Christy put all the letters in envelopes, stamped them, and made sure they were sent.Then one cold evening late in October, I gave one of my closest drama friends, Emily, a44to see if she wanted to do something. I was surprised when she answered the phone crying. She45that Christy Hauser had died in a car accident that evening. I had left rehearsal(排练)too early to hear about the46. With the phone still to my ear, I stood still as I remembered all the miraculous47she had organized. The next morning I looked into those eyes around me and was comforted by the fact that despite losing aSECTION C （12 marks）Directions: Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the context. China has ordered a ban on advertisements during television drama programs. An ad will not be allowed to run in the middle of a program running 45 minutes in length, beginning on January 1st. The authorities say 48.________ ban is important for the growth of culture. Television stations say this will cause 49.________ a loss in revenue(收入). Most audience feel glad 50.________ finally such a policy has been carried out 51.________ some still doubt whether this is an effective policy or not. Simply banning TV stations from broadcasting inserted advertisements is no use.Even if SARFT completely banned domestic TV stations from broadcasting advertisements, they could still implant(植入）advertisements 52.________ TV shows. Why can China not learn some lessons from western TV channels such as NHK and BBC? They are public channels 53.________ any advertisements. But they charge their viewers. In China, TV viewers only need to pay cable television fees, 54.________ are rather low. And TV stations make profits through broadcasting advertisements. If we can learn some lessons from western countries, 55.________ will be rather helpful to the final solution of the conflict between audience and TV stations.PA RT THREE: READING COMPREHENSION (30 points)Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by 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.AOne day while shopping in a small town in southern California, it was my misfortune to be approached by a clerk whose personality conflicted with mine. He seemed most unfriendly and not at all concerned about my intended purchase. I bought nothing, and marched angrily out of the store. My hostility toward that clerk increased with each step.On the outside, standing by the road, was a dark-skinned young man in his early twenties. His expressive brown eyes met and held mine, and in the next instant a beautiful, dazzling smile covered his face. I gave way immediately. The magnetic power of that smile dissolved all bitterness within me, and I found the muscles in my own face happily responding.“Beautiful day, isn‟t it?” I remarked in passing. Then, I turned back. “I really owe you a debt of gratitude,” I said softly. His smile deepene d, but he made no attempt to answer. A Mexican woman and two men were standing nearby. The woman stepped forward and eyed me inquiringly. “Sir, but he doesn‟t speak English,” she volunteered. “You want I should tell him something?”At that moment I felt t ransformed. The young man‟s smile had made a big person of me.“Yes,” my reply was enthusiastic and sincere, “tell him I said …Thank you!‟ ”“Thank you?” The woman seeded slightly puzzled. I gave her arm a friendly pat as I turned to leave. “Just tell him that,” I insisted. “He will understand; I am sure!”Oh, what a smile can do! Although I have never seen that young man, I shall never forget the lesson he taught me that morning. From that day on, I became smile-conscious, and I practice the art diligently, anywhere and everywhere, with everybody.56. The author left the store angrily because____.A. his intended purchases were of poor quality.B. there‟s nothing he wanted in the shopC. the clerk didn‟t speak EnglishD. the clerk didn‟t treat him kindly57. The underlined word “hostility” in the first paragraph probably means ____.A. attitudeB. hatredC. ideaD. opinion58. What does the author mean by saying “I found the muscles in my own face happily responding” in Paragraph 2 ?A. He did not want to smile.B. He would thank the young man.C. He smiled back at the young man.D. He was happy to meet the young man.59. The passage tell us that we should____.A. help people in troubleB. smile at othersC. practice smiling every dayD. be generous to strangers60. The author asked the woman to say “Thank you!” to the young man because the young man___.A. taught the author a valuable lessonB. taught the author how to smileC. had offered help to the authorD. was a friendly employee of the shopBIndividuality is the particular character, or aggregate (total) of qualities that distinguishes one person or thing from others. Many artists late in the last century were in search of a means to express their individuality. Modern dance was one of the ways some of these people sought to free their creative spirit. At the beginning there was no exacting technique, no foundation from which to build. In later years, trial, error and genius founded the techniques and the principles of the movement. Eventually, innovators (改革者) even drew from what they considered the dread ballet, but first they had to get rid of all that was academicso that the new could be discovered. The beginnings of modern dance were happening before Isadora Duncan, but she was the first person to bring the new dance to general audiences and see it accepted and acclaimed (称赞).Her search for a natural movement form sent her to nature. She believed movement should be as natural as the swaying of the trees and the rolling waves of the sea, and should be in harmony with the movements of the Earth. Her great contributions are in three areas.First, she began the expansion of the kinds of movement that could be used in dance. Before Duncan danced, ballet was the only type of dance performed in concert. In the ballet the feet and legs were emphasized, with virtuosity (高超技巧) shown by complex, codified positions and movements. Duncan performed dance by using her body in the freest possible way. Her dance stemmed from her soul and spirit. She was one of the pioneers who broke tradition so others might be able to develop the art.Her second contribution lies in dance costume. She rejected ballet shoes and stiff costumes. These were replaced with flowing Grecian (希腊式的) tunes, bare feet, and unbound hair. She believed in the natural body being allowed to move freely, and her dress displayed this ideal.Her third contribution was in the use of music. In her performances she used the symphonies of great masters including Beethoven and Wagner, which was not the usual custom.She was as exciting and eccentric (怪异) in her personal life as in her dance.61．According to the passage, what did nature represent to Isadora Duncan?A．Something to conquer. B．A model for movement.C．A place to find peace. D．A symbol of disorder.62．Compared to those of the balle t, Isadora Duncan‟s costumes were less _________.A．costly B．colorful C．graceful D．restrictive63．Which of the following is not mentioned as an area of dance that Duncan worked to change?A. The stage set.B. The music.C. Costumes.D. Movements.64. We can infer from the passage that the author _________.A. appreciates modern dance very muchB. dislikes Isadora Duncan‟s danceC. thinks highly of individualityD. knows a lot about modern arts65. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?A．Artists of the Last Century B．Evolution of Dance in the 20th Century C．Natural Movement in Dance D．A Pioneer in Modern DanceCThree Central Texas men were honored with the Texas Department of Public Safety's Director's Award in a Tuesday morning ceremony for their heroism in saving the victims of a fiery two car accident.The accident occurred on March 25 when a vehicle lost control while traveling on a rain-soaked State Highway 6 near Baylor Camp Road. It ran into an oncoming vehicle, leaving the occupants trapped inside as both vehicles burst into flames.Bonge was the first on the scene and heard children screaming. He broke through a back window and pulled Mallory Smith, 10, and her sister, Megan Smith,9,from the wreckage.The girls' mother, Beckie Smith, was not with them at the time of the wreck, as they were traveling with their baby sitter, Lisa Bow bin.Beckie Smith still remembers the sickening feeling she had up on receiving the call informing her of thewreck and the despair as she drove to the scene.Bozeman and Clemmons arrived shortly after Bonge and helped rescue the other victims and attempted to put out the fires."I was nervous," Bozeman said." I don't feel like I'm a hero. I was just doing what anyone should do in that situation. I hope someone would do the same for me."Everyone at the accident made it out alive, with the victims suffering from nonlife-threatening injuries. Mallory Smith broke both femurs, and Megan had neck and back injuries. Bowbin is still recovering from a broken pelvis, ankle and foot.The rescuers also were taken to the hospital and treated for cuts and smoke breathing, Bonge said.In addition, Bozeman not to meet accident victim Anthony Rus so in the hospital after the accident, where Russo presented him with a glass frame inscribed with" Thank you," Bozeman said. Those involved in that fateful encounter on Highway 6 credited God blessing for bringing them together."Whatever the circumstances, Tuesday's ceremony provided a time to be grateful for those who put their lives on the line for the lives of complete strangers," Beckie Smith said," We're calling it The Miracle on Highway 6."66. Which of the following can be used to describe Bozeman?A. Kind.B. Modest.C. Excited.D. Smart.67. Who saved Megan Smith from the damaged car?A. Clemmons.B. Anthony Russo.C. Bozeman.D. Bonge.68. What's the main idea of the passage?A. Three persons were awarded for rescuing victims in a car accident.B. Three ordinary people were regarded as great heroes.C. Several victims were carried to safety from the burning cars.D. A car accident occurred on a rain-soaked State Highway 6.69. It can be inferred from what Beckie Smith said that ____.A. she regarded the accident as a wonderB. she was frightened by the serious accidentC. she thought highly of the rescuersD. she called on others to learn from the rescuers70. Which of the following is true according to the passage?A. Luckily, no one received too serious injuries in the accident.B. All the victims received slight injuries in the accident.C. The rescuers were taken to the hospital to visit the victims.D. The injured will soon recover from their injuries.PART FOUR: WRITING(45 points)Section A （10 points）Directions: Read the following passage. Complete the diagram / Fill in the numbered blanks by using the information for the passage.Write NO MORE THAN 3 WORDS for each answerWhat is critical thinking? Critical thinking is defined as thinking logically and developing an ability to ask questions or ask for evidence for a particular subject. Developing critical thinking skills in a child throughthe right critical thinking exercises is very important.Critical thinking develops the ability of subjective analysis of a particular fact. Critical thinking is to evaluate the reason behind a particular fact. All possible viewpoints must be thought about before analyzing a fact, and this develops problem-solving skills in a child.Here are some exercises you can use to encourage your child to think critically.Quiz your child. Ask your child about daily activities that he does in the school. Quiz him about certain things that do not have a single correct answer. This will increase his ability to think about the things he‟s just learned in class. Keep on telling your child simple information about nature, like the seasons when flowers bloom. You can either ask him questions or just explain to him in a casual way.Recognize and classify. For critical thinking, your child must learn to recognize important information that is closely connected with the subject. Classification of things on a certain firm and logical basis of information is included in the critical thinking ability. Colorful toys or images can be included in teaching critical thinking. Ask your child to identify the names of the flowers, fruits and animals from a colorful chart.Critical thinking exercises are not intended to make your child intelligent, but it is about making him successful in his decision-making ability and helping him make a successful career. Although thinking habits are cultivated(培养) in early childhood through exercises, they are indeed helpful for a lifetime.Section B （10 points）Directions: Read the following passage. Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage and required words limit. Write your answers on your answer sheet.In the animal kingdom, weakness can bring about aggression in other animal. This sometimes happens with humans also. But I have found that my weakness brings out the kindness in people. I see it every day when people hold doors for me, pour cream into my coffee, or help me to put on my coat. And I have discoveredthat it makes them happy.From my wheelchair experience, I see the best in people, bur sometimes I feel sad because those who appear independent miss the kindness I s ee daily. They don‟t get to see this soft side of others often, we try every way possible to avoid showing our weakness, which includes a lot of pretending. But only when we stop pretending we‟re brave or strong do we allow people to show the kindness that‟s in them.Last month, when I was driving home on a busy highway, I began to feel unwell and drove more slowly than usual. People behind me began to get impatient and angry, with some speeding up alongside me, horning (按喇叭) or even shouting at me. At the moment I decided to do something I had never done in twenty fore years of driving. I put on the car flashlights and drove on at a really low speed.No more angry shouts and no more horns! When I put on my flashlights, I was saying to other drivers, “I have a problem here. I am weak and doing the best I can.” And everyone understood. Several times, I saw drivers who wanted to pass. They couldn‟t get around me because of the stream of passing traffic. But instead of getting impatient and angry, they waited, knowing the driver in front of them was in some way weak.Sometimes situations call for us to act strong and brave even when we don‟t feel that way. But those are and far between. More often, it would be better if we don‟t pretend we feel strong when we fee l weak or pretend that we are brave when we are scared.81. How do people feel when they offer their help?(No more than 2 words) (2 points)____________________________________________________________________82.What reaction did other drivers have when the author drove very slowly at first?(No more than 5 words) (2 points)____________________________________________________________________83.Why did other drivers behave differently when the author put on the car flashlights?(No more than 8 words) (3 points)____________________________________________________________________84. What does the author advise us to do at last? (No more than 8 words) (3 points)____________________________________________________________________Section C（25 points）Directions: Write an English composition according to the instructions given below in Chinese.近年来媒体不断报道一些商家为了获取商业利益生产制造一些对人体有害的食品。
湖南省衡阳市第八中学高三英语上学期第二次月考试题
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第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
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1. What will the man probably do this weekend?A. Sleep at home.B. Prepare for his exams.C. Go to the concert.2. What did the man receive?A. A credit card bill.B. An ad for a new Visa.C. An announcement of a new bank fee.3. Who are the speakers?A. Colleagues.B. Applicants for a new job.C. University admissions staff.4. What does the man imply?A. He can give the woman two rooms.B. He’ll give the woman something for free.C. He’ll try to find the woman a house to rent.5. What will the woman probably do next?A. Eat her ice cream.B. Throw out the ice cream.C. Ask for a different ice cream.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白，选出最佳选项。
湖南省衡阳八中2015届高三上学期第四次月考试题 英语 Word版含答案
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PART ONE LISTENING COMPREHENSION（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）SECTION ADirections: In this section, you’ll hear 6 conversations between 2 speakers. For each conversation, there are several questions and each question is followed by 3 choices. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions by marking the corresponding letters (A,B or C) on the question booklet. You will hear each conversation TWICE.Questions 1 through 2 are based on the following conversation.1. What did the man do this morning?A. He went to see Uncle Johnson.B. He lent Uncle Johnson his car.C. He cleaned the car.2. Where are the keys?A. On the table.B. In the woman‟s pocket.C. In the man‟s pocket.Questions 3 through 4 are based on the following conversation.3. What caused Mark‟s accident?A. Being drunk while driving.B. Sending a short message while driving.C. Talking on the phone while driving.4. What do we know about the two speakers?A. They don‟t know much about safe driving.B. They like listening to music while driving.C. They are careful when they are driving.Questions 5 through 6 are based on the following conversation.5. When will the man set off for the airport?A. At 8:30 am.B. At 9:00 am.C. At 9:30 am.6. Which city will the man visit last?A. Xi‟an.B. Taiyuan.C. Los Angeles.Questions 7 through 9 are based on the following conversation.7. Where is the institute?A. On Green Street.B. On First Avenue.C. On First Street.8. What makes the man decide to take a bus at first?A. There is a bus every 10 minutes.B. The bus stop is not far.C. The cost is much cheaper.9. What do we know about the man?A. He is a new student at the institute.B. He has a lot of luggage.C. He will go out Exit A.Questions 10 through 12 are based on the following conversation.10. Where did the man buy the T-shirt?A. In a downtown store.B. From an online store.C. At a fashion show.11. What did the man like most about the T-shirt?A. The design of the T-shirt.B. The color of the T-shirt.C. The convenience of the T-shirt.12. What is the man‟s plan for tonight?A. To eat with the woman.B. To eat with a friend.C. To treat his friend at home. Questions 13 through 15 are based on the following conversation.13. Where did the woman and Mary first meet each other?A. In kindergarten.B. In primary school.C. In middle school.14. Why didn‟t the woman and Mary keep in touch?A. Mary lost the woman‟s address.B. They were too busy.C. Keeping in touch was hard back then.15. What did the woman do last week?A. She searched for Mary‟s name on Facebook.B. She visited Mary and took a photo with her.C. She invited Mary over to her house.SECTION BDirections: In this section, you will hear mini-talk. Listen carefully and then fill in the numbered blanks with the information you’ve got. Fill in each blank with NO MORE THAN 3 WORDS. You’ll hear the mini-talk TWICE.Blanks 16 through 20 are based on the following talk.A few activities on the weekendPART TWO LANGUAGE KNOWLEDGESECTION A （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.21. New iPhone goes on sale on Friday with ____ bigger screen and 4G wireless technology, as _____ company seeks to keep its competitiveness.A. a; theB. a; aC. the; theD. the; a22. In a TV ad, a happy housewife is polishing her table so shiny that her smiling reflection _____ on it.A. has seenB. was seenC. is seenD. has been seeing23. Driving Offence Point System is a computer-controlled system _____ to reduce accident rates and make roads much safer.A. designingB. to designC. to be designedD. designed24. That the big film star ____ be so rude to his fans is quite astonishing.A. willB. shouldC. mayD. must25. Today impressionist paintings are accepted at the beginning of ____ we call “modern art”.A. whatB. whichC. thatD. how26. Content _____ with the salary offered by the foreign bank, he preferred the chances he could have at the state-owned company.A. he was thoughB. was he thoughC. though he wasD. though was he27. The pop singer is talented and elegant. ____ is no surprise that she has so many fans around the world.A. ItB. ThereC. ThatD. What28. Without the Internet, those who are disabled _____ fewer avenues to meet people outside.A. will haveB. would haveC. had hadD. would have had29. All the money ______, the young man had no choice but to start hunting for a job.A. has been spentB. had been spentC. having spentD. having been spent30. --- Have they made the final decision?--- Yes, but it‟s _____ likely that they will change their mind again tomorrow.A. rather thanB. less thanC. other thanD. more than31. When asked if he was disappointed with his failure ____ the gold medal, the athlete responded just with a smile.A. to winB. winningC. wonD. to be won32. The Russian rocket designer has died. For many years, he ____ as a deputy to the father of Soviet space program.A. servesB. was servingC. servedD. has served33. Trish Keenan, for ____ life was a discovery, was a great British singer.A. whoseB. whomC. whichD. that34. --- Tom, you go and pick up Mary from the station, _____?--- But she‟s already got home.A. don‟t youB. do youC. shall youD. will you35. A car was burning on the highway near Birmingham. In no time _____ to the spot.A. the police had rushedB. had the police rushedC. the police rushedD. did the police rushSECTION B （共12小题；每小题1.5分，满分18分）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.In 1919, Princess Bazzar of Luxembourg‟s royal family met the royal kitchen helper Leon. Many nights, Leon went into the kitchen and made ice-cream for Bazzar. They soon fell in love. But because of their different social status, both of them burried the feelings.Soon, Bazzar was made to accept an arranged royal marriage. For days, Leon could not see Bazzar, he was 36 with impatience. Finally, Bazzar 37 at the table a month later. While serving desserts, Leon 38 the letters DOVE, which is an abbreviation of DO YOU LOVE ME with hot chocolate on Bazaar‟s ice-cream. Leon39 that Bazzar could understand his feelings.A few days later, Bazzar got 40 . One year later, Leon could not 41 the mental suffering and left the royal kitchen. Years later, he and his own family 42 a candy store.Many years later, Bazzar remembered that that afternoon she ate the ice-cream made by Leon, but didn‟t see the 43 letters.Hearing this, Leon broke down in tears, and he finally understood the past misunderstandings. If that chocolate had been 44 , those letters would never have melted, and he would not have lost his last chance. Leon decided to create a solid chocolate which can 45 a long time.After lots of 46 , the chocolate Dove was finally made and each piece of chocolate was 47 engraved with the letter “DOVE”. It‟s a symbol of the love between Leon and Bazzar.Now more and more people fall in love with this chocolate. Giving someone DOVE means sending the whisper of love: DO YOU LOVE ME?36. A. calling B. burning C. working D. talking37. A. stood up B. turned up C. stayed up D. dressed up38. A. wrote B. sent C. mixed D. noticed39. A. expected B. declared C. allowed D. promised40. A. sick B. angry C. married D. bored41. A. reduce B. stop C. repeat D. bear42. A. left B. visited C. ran D. found43. A. confusing B. interesting C. melting D. annoying44. A. stable B. powerful C. frozen D. solid45. A. stand B. spare C. take D. preserve46. A. breaks B. research C. pressure D. problems47. A. firmly B. immediately C. quickly D. luckilySECTION C （共8小题；每小题1.5分，满分12分）Directions: Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the context.In most colleges and universities the examination is used as a chief means of deciding whether a student succeeds or fails in mastering a particular subject. Although it does the job quite efficiently, 48 side effects are also enormous.To begin 49 , examinations lower the standards of teaching. Since teachers are often judged 50 examination results, they are reduced to training their students in exam techniques. No subjects can be taught successfully merely through being approached with intent to take examinations. In addition, the most undesirable effect is 51 examinations encourage bad study habits. As 52 examination score is the only criterion for his academic performance, a student is driven to memorize mechanically rather 53 to think creatively.In fact, few 54 us admit that examinations can contribute anything really important to the students‟academic development. If that is the case, 55 cannot we make a change and devise something more efficient and reliable than examinations?PART THREE READING COMPREHENSION （共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by 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.AThanks to a young waiter, I only recently discovered that a friend of 20 years was once a yo-yo virtuoso(溜溜球大师).“Oh，stop it!” Jackie said when I started laughing during our dinner. “I was, too. And I knew how to …Walk the Dog.‟ ”“Wow, really?” said our waiter, Jumario Simmons, flashing a big smile at us.“Don‟t encourage her,” I said.“What else could you do?” he asked.“I did …Round the World,‟” Jackie said, now ignoring me completely. “That cradle(婴儿时期的) thing, too.”I‟d asked Jumario what he did when he wasn‟t waiting on tables. The 24-year-old waiter was so smart that I knew there had to be more to his story. It turns out that he won a regional yo-yo competition last year. He also gives free lessons to kids. “It gives them something to do,” Jumario said. “Keeps them off the streets.”One of the great things about eating out is the table talk with strangers, which reminds us that everyone has a life and a name. But the other day I heard that some restaurants are ending this talk between diners and servers. I listened to the reporter describe how their improvements are allowing customers to text orders from their tables to speed up service.The reporter got my attention with this sentence: “Five minutes after typing …I‟m at table 3‟, a meal arrives at the table.” But there wasn‟t a “please” with this order, which should have been a request, by the way. If you‟ve ever waited on tables, you know that the last thing you need is yet another way for a customer to be unpleasant.Most servers are constantly mediating(调解) between customers‟requests for substitutions and overworked cooks‟accusations of treason. Except at high-end restaurants, servers also have to hover like mothers of preschoolers so that we might consider them worthy of a large enough tip to lift their pay to minimum wage.Texting a server from a table a few feet away is equal to moving our fingers and shouting, “Hey, you!” It was rude in 1957, and it‟s rude now. You won‟t ever find me texting a waiter or waitress.56. What do we know from the text?A. The waiter knows Jackie well.B.The waiter is good at playing yo-yo. .C. Jackie plays yo-yo in her spare time.D. The author has a great interest in playing yo-yo.57. Some restaurants allow diners to text a server from a table to .A.improve their serviceB. reduce the cost of serviceC. show respect for dinersD. stop talks between diners and servers58. What‟s the last but one paragraph mainly about?A. The pay of servers.B. The work of servers.C. The customers‟ request.D. The work of mothers of preschoolers.59. From the passage, the author‟s attitude towards texting a server from a table is _________.A. indifferentB. negativeC. curiousD. positive60. The passage mainly focuses on .A. how to wait on tablesB. the friendship between old friendsC. where to eat outD. the relationship between customers and waitersBChemical SafetyProcedures for handling chemical spills(泄露) and leaks.Chemical spills and leaks can be broken down into two basic types: simple spills, which you can clean up yourself and complicated spills, which require outside assistance.If your spill meets ANY of the following conditions, it is a COMPLICATED SPILL.● A person is injured; or●The identity of the chemical is unknown; or●Multiple chemicals are involved; or●The chemical is highly poisonous, flammable (可燃的) or reactive ; or●The spill/leak occurs in a “public space” such as a corridor; or●The spill/leak has the potential to spread to other parts of the building such as through the ventilation(通风) system; or●The clean up procedures are not known or appropriate materials are not readily available; or●The clean up requires a respirator (呼吸器) (including cartridge respirators) to be worn and nopersonnel have been trained and fit-tested in accordance(一致) with the campus Respiratory Protection Program; or●The spill/leak may endanger the environment by reaching waterways or outside ground, or by goingdown a drainIf none of the above conditions are met, the spill is defined as a simple spill. You may clean up simple spills in accordance with Chapter 6 of the Chemical Safety Guide. For consultative assistance, call Division of Research Safety (DSR) at 333-2755.61.Which of the following situation can be classified as a simple spill?A. Some spilled liquid causes a fire in the building.B. Yellow and green gases are leaking from the storage room.C. An unknown red chemical is found on the corridor floor.D. A researcher spills his milk all over the lab floor.62.According to the safety instructions, upon discovering a complicated spill on campus, people should_________.A. put on a respirator as soon as possibleB. refer to Chapter 6 of the Chemical Safety GuideC. get away from the spill and report it to authoritiesD. call Division of the Research Safety at 333-275563. “MSDS” in the passage possibly refers to _____.A. a maskB. an explanation about the chemicalC. a deviceD. another kind of chemical64.Who are most possibly the targeted audiences of this article?A. Students in the Chemistry Department of a university.B. Researchers working at Chemical Institution of Illinois.C. Members of Division of Research Safety.D. Staff members at a chemical manufacturing company.65.The purpose of the material above is to ____________ .A. inform people of the dangers of various chemical spillsB. introduce complicated spills and necessary measures in response to themC. encourage students to join the campus Respiratory Protection ProgramD. compare simple spills and complicated spillsCDreams can be familiar and strange, fantastical or boring, but some dreams might be connected to the mental processes that help us learn. No one knows for certain why people dream, but some dreams might be connected to the mental processes that help us learn. In a recent study, scientists found a connection between nap-time(打盹时的) dreams and better memory in people who were learning a new skill.In the study, 99 college students between the ages of 18 and 30 each spent an hour on a computer, trying to get through a virtual maze (迷宫). The maze was difficult, and the study participants had to start in a different place each time they tried --- making it even more difficult. They were also told to find a particular picture of a tree and remember where it was.For the first 90 minutes of a five-hour break, half of the participants stayed awake and half were told to take a short nap. Participants who stayed awake were asked to describe their thoughts. Participants who took a nap were asked about their dream after sleep---and they were awakened within a minute of sleep to describe their dreams.Stickgold, a neuroscientist (神经科学家), wanted to know what people were dreaming about when their eyes weren‟t moving, during sleep.Four of the 50 people who slept said their dreams were connected to the maze. Some dreamed about the music that had been playing when they were working; others said they dreamed about seeing people in the maze. When these four people tried the computer maze again, they were able to find the tree faster than before their naps.Stickgold suggests the dream itself doesn‟t help a person learn --- it‟s the other way around. He suspects that the dream was caused by the brain processed associated with learning.All four of the people who dreamed about the task had done poorly the first time, which makes Stickgold wonder if the dreams show up when a person finds a new task particularly difficult. People who had other dreams, or people who didn‟t take a nap, didn‟t show the same improvement.66. Before having a short nap, participants of the experiment were asked to ___________.A. stay in different place in the mazeB. design a virtual maze which is difficult to get throughC. experience the experiment and try to remember somethingD. get through a virtual maze on a computer from the same place67. After doing what they were asked on computers, participants ___________.A. were divided into two groups to do different things at breakB. were so tired as to fall asleepC. felt bored with the experiment and they were sleepyD. were asked to remember their experiment separately68. What can we learn from the passage?A. Participants who took a nap were required to express their thought.B. Some dreams may encourage people to invent something new.C. Participants who dreamed about films could finish the task more easily.D. Participants whose dreams had something to do with the maze could find the tree faster.69. According to Stickgold, ____________.A. every person may dream about what they learnedB. people‟s brain processes may still be connected with their learning in their dreamsC. once people‟s eyes stop moving, they are sued to dream about somethingD. no matter fantastical or boring, dreams are connected with peoples life70. Which of the following can be the best title for this passage?A. Strange DreamsB. Stickgold, a Dream ExpertC. Dreaming Makes BetterD. Not All Dreams Are TruePART FOUR WRITINGSECTION A（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in the numbered blanks by using the information from the passage. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.Ready to give up long showers, water parks, and unlimited water gushing（喷涌）out of your taps? A new study says more than three-hundred-thirty-five-million people are faced with water shortage now. The oceans are full, of course. But the liquid—fresh, clean water for drinking and watering crops is in short supply in many parts of the world. Rivers are running low, lakes are shrinking, streams have stopped flowing, and groundwater is being pumped dry. However, the demand for water keeps increasing. So there comes inevitably the water crisis!What is causing the crisis? Experts say it is a complex combination of climate change and rapid population growth. On the one hand, global climate change threatens to reduce water supplies due to decreased rainfall. On the other hand, population growth is driving explosive demand for water, prompting rivers in thirsty countries to be tapped for nearly every drop and driving governments to pump out so-called fossil water.Lack of water may result in several problems. It may increase health problems. Lack of water often means drinking waters are not safe. Lack of water may also result in more international conflict. Countries may have to compete for water in the future. Some countries now get sixty percent of their fresh water from other countries. And lack of water would affect the ability of developing to improve their economies. This is because new industries often need a large amount of water when they are beginning.One partial answer to the world water shortage, at least for countries near the sea, is to build more desalination plants that change seawater into fresh water. Another suggested solution is for water-rich countries, such as Canada, to sell water to countries which are poor in water. A third suggestion is for countries to adopt ways of increasing the freshwater supply, such as teaching farmers in Africa methods to get clean rainwater. And nearly everyone agreed that the amount of water on our planet can‟t be changed, but the way we use it can be if more people realized the problem. Last and the most important, public should be aware of saving water to defeat the water crisis.Title: 71.I. Present situation:★Rivers are 72. .★Lakes are shrinking.★Streams have stopped flowing.★73. is drying up.II. 74. :★climate change→decreased rainfall →75. water supplies★population growth →rivers 76 and fossil water to be pumped outIII. Consequences:★health problems★77.★the affected ability of developing to improve economiesIV. 78. :★turning seawater into freshwater★water-rich countries selling water to 79. countries★exploring methods of getting clean rainwater★changing the way people use water★arousing 80. of saving waterSECTION B (满分10分)Directions: Read the following passage. Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage.The world of journalism can be very exciting. Journalists are on the cutting edge of local and global events. Before you take a big step for becoming a journalist, please make sure you are aware the climate for newspaper journalists is especially tough right now.Once you are sure that a journalism career is right for you, here‟s what you need to do.●Education comes first. Besides understanding how to write well, a degree in journalism, English, and communications are also beneficial to those wishing to pursue a career in journalism. In addition to helping you gain the necessary knowledge, many universities offer employment services to new graduates. Attending journalism school, also called J-school, or journalism college is an investment in your future.●Pick a specialty (专业). Jobs in journalism vary a lot, so it is important to decide exactly what path you wish to take. For newspaper reporters, you must be flexible and able to think on your feet because stories are often fast-breaking. Deadlines are typically tight, so be prepared to write with speed and accuracy (正确). There are alsobroadcast journalists, investigative reporters, foreign reporters, sports journalists and so on, which require different skills.●You’ve got to have the right stuff. No matter which branch of journalism interests you, there are a number of necessary qualities that are common to all. Journalists must have a “nose for news”. Additionally ,Good journalists must use high ethics (高尚的道德规范) at all times. At last, a fair attitude is required for almost all areas of journalism; these jobs require a neutral (中立的) reporting of facts rather than opinions.●Think big, but start small. Although internships (实习) during your last two years of college equip you with much experience, it is highly unlikely that your first job as a journalist will be high-paying. However, getting a job at a community newspaper or local television station is a good start. Once you are working in the field, you‟ll have the chance to prove yourself and actively seek advancement.81. Why does the author think that attending journalism schools is an investment in your future? (No more than 14 words) (2 points)82. How can a newspaper reporter deal with the problem of tight deadlines? (No more than 6 words) (2 points)83. What necessary qualities must all journalists have? (No more than 11 words) (3 points)84. What is the purpose of the passage? (No more than 10 words) (3 points)SECTION C写作（满分25分）Directions: Write an English composition according to the instructions given below in Chinese.最近，某英文报就“如何处理师生间的矛盾”发起了一个专题讨论。
2015届湖南省衡阳市高中毕业班第二次联考英语(扫描版有答案)
衡阳市2015届高三毕业班联考（二）英语试卷参考答案I. Listening comprehension（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）Section A（共15小题，每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）01~05: CABCA06~10: CBABC11~15: BACABSection B（共5小题，每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）16. prediction 17. all the games 18. unpleasant jobs19. haters’20. human beingsII. Language knowledge（共35小题，满分45分）Section A（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）21~25：CCBAB 26~30：BCDDB 31~35：DAACASection B（共12小题，每小题1.5分，满分18分）36~40：CABDD 41~45：ABACD46~47：CBSection C（共8小题，每小题1.5分，满分12分）48. Otherwise 49. for 50. Another 51. What52. but 53. you 54. that 55.theIII. Reading comprehension（共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分）56~60：DCCBA61~65：CDABB66~70：BADDCIV. Writing（共3部分，满分45分）Section A（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）71. Definition 72. hurting73. In Canada 74. great social difficulties75. importance and popularity 76. where conflicts occur ; with / having constant conflicts77. Strange behaviors / acts ; Signs 78. Starting avoiding situations79. Unexplained injuries 80. direct / straightSection B（共4小题，满分10分）81. Because she wanted to make up for her sad childhood through her dedication. (3 marks)82. Because she wanted to fulfill / realize her mother’s dream of getting a doll. / Because her family couldn’t afford one when she was young. (3 marks)83. She felt / thought the idea was (certainly) unique and creative. (2 marks)84. On Christmas Day. (2 marks)Section C（满分25分）One possible version:Good afternoon, dear fellows! From this little poem, I have learnt that forgiveness is really powerful. When we are deeply hurt by someone, it can be extremely hard to let go of our anger, hatred and pain. However, forgiveness can make it possible.Perhaps no other experience has rooted in my heart as deeply as this one. It was a hot summer afternoon when I was on a crowded bus. Standing beside me was a thin tall girl with high-heeled shoes. When the bus stopped, a fat man managed to squeeze in, only to step on the girl’s right foot heavily. The girl let out a loud scream in pain. We all held our breath, afraid that something unhappy would happen. However, much to our surprise, the girl, with a forced smile on her face, said to the fat man, “ Oh, you are too slim!” We all roared with laughter. It was the girl’s forgiveness that changed the situation. Without it, something unpleasant might have happened.So, my friends, let’s learn to forgive and free our hearts!That’s all. Thanks!录音原文Conversation 1M: Oh, look at those earrings, Maria. They're perfect for you.W: These red ones? I'm not sure.M: No, the yellow ones.W: Oh, these? Hmm. Yellow isn't a good color for me.M: Well, that necklace isn't bad.W: Which one?M: That blue one right there. How much is it?W: It's $42! That's expensive!M: Hey, let me get it for you. It's our marriage anniversary present.Conversation 2W: Hey, you have so many clocks in your bedroom.M: Yeah, I want to make sure I can wake up in the morning.W: But is there something wrong with your clocks? None of them has the same time.M: I do it on purpose. I set this clock ahead ten minutes, and this one back ten minutes, but I always set that one to the right time.W: So the alarms ring every ten minutes?M: Yeah.W: Are you crazy or what?M: No, I am a heavy sleeper. I need thunder to wake me up.Conversation 3W: Would you like a cup of tea?M: I'd love one. All that shopping has made me exhausted. With two spoonfuls of sugar today. I need the energy.W: Poor thing!M: Give me one of those doughnuts.W: You'll get fat.M: No, I won't. You work me too hard.W: They do look good, don't they?M: Mmm! Lots of jam in them too.W: My fingers are sticky. I'll get some tissues and some forks.M: You'd better hurry or they'll all be gone.W: Coming! Here you are. You can wash the dishes.M: A small price to pay. After all, you make a great cup of tea.Conversation 4M: Alex, how can we save the environment?W: By saving water.M: Well, how can we do that?W: By not using too much water when we wash dishes, take a bath, and when we do other things, like watering the plants outside.M: Oh, I think I can do that. What else?W: When drinking or eating something outside, you should keep the garbage until you find a trashcan to put it in because littering makes our planet dirty. Do you like seeing trash all over the ground?M: No, I don't. Do you have any final suggestions?W: Yes. We shouldn't waste paper because trees are being cut down to make the paper. By recycling paper, we save the forests where animals live.M: So, how can children recycle paper, I mean, everyday?W: Well, I used to make things out of the newspapers, like paper trees, instead of just throwing them away. Now, the children in our neighborhood collect newspapers once a month to take them to a recycling center.M: That's great. Well thanks Alex for your ideas.Conversation 5M: Hello.W: Good evening, Sir. Is this Mr. Charles Philips?M: Yes, it is.W: Well, Mr. Philips. This evening, I'm calling to offer you a special discount on…M: Ah, no, let me guess. You want to sell a subscription to the newspaper or a great deal on airfare to Hawaii, right? Or, you want to offer me an unbelievable bargain on flamenco dance lessons.W: No, no, actually… Mr. Jones. Oh, sorry. That was the last guy. Uh, we want to offer you a free trial membership to our sports club downtown at the introductory price of $39.95…M: Thirty-nine ninety-five?! I thought you said free! Uh, listen. I'm not interested.W: Well, it includes unlimited access to all our facilities, including the gym, weight room, racket ball courts, and swimming pool.M: Again, I'm not interested. I have my own fitness program I do around the house anyway.W: Well, this is a once-in-a-lifetime deal.M: Nah. Like I said, I'll pass this time. And please put me on your "don't call" list.W: Okay. It'll take between four and six months before your name will be removed from our database. You might be called by another representative during that time.M: Ah, months! Great!W: Have a nice evening, Mr. Williams.M: Ah, man.Conversation 6W: Freedom Travel. How may I help you?M: Yes, I'd like to make a flight reservation for the twenty-third of this month.W: Okay. What is your destination?M: Well. I'm flying to Helsinki, Finland.W: Okay. Let me check what flights are available? And when will you be returning?M: Uh, well, I'd like to catch a return flight on the twenty-ninth. Oh, and I'd like the cheapest flight available.W: Okay. Let me see. Um, hmm…M: Yeah?W: Well, the price for the flight is almost double the price you would pay if you leave the day before.M: Whoo. Let's go with the cheaper flight. By the way, how much is it?W: It's only $980.M: Alright. Well, let's go with that.W: Okay. That's flight 1070 from Salt Lake City to New York, Kennedy Airport, transferring to flight 90 from Kennedy to Helsinki.M: And what are the departure and arrival times for each of those flights?W: It leaves Salt Lake City at 10:00 AM, arriving in New York at 4:35 PM, then transferring to flight 90 at 5:55 PM, and arriving in Helsinki at 8:30 AM the next day.M: Alright. And, uh, I'd like to request a vegetarian meal.W: Sure, no problem. And could I have you name please?Mini-talk:Computers are now part of daily lives. With the price of a small home computer now as low as $150, computer experts predict before long all schools, businesses and most families in the richer parts of the world will own computers of some kind. Among the general public, computers arouse strong feelings —people who either love them or hate them.The computer lovers talk about how useful computers can be in business, in education and at home —apart from all the games. You can do your accounts on them, learn languages from them, write letters on them, use them to control your central heating, and in some places even do your shopping with them. Computers, they say, will also bring some leisure, as more and more unpleasant jobs are taken over by robots.The haters, on the other hand, argue that computers bring no leisure but unemployment. They worry, too, that people who spend all their time talking to computers will forget how to talk to each other. But their biggest fear is that computers may eventually take over human beings altogether.。
湖南省衡阳市第八中学2019届高三英语上学期第二次月考试题(含解析)
衡阳市八中2019届高三第二次月考试题英语请注意: 时量: 120 分钟满分: 150 分第一部分听力技能(共两节，满分30分)第一节(共5小题，每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试题卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话读两遍。
1.音频Where does the man want to go?A. To a railway stationB. To a Post OfficeC. To the seaside【答案】C【解析】【分析】本题为听力，解析略。
【详解】M: Does this bus go to the beach?W: No. You’re going the wrong way. You want the No. 11 bus. It stops in front of the post office2.音频What happened to the woman?A. She woke up lateB. She got to work lateC. She stayed up late【答案】A【解析】【分析】本题为听力，解析略。
【详解】M: You look sleepy this morning, Beverly. Did you go to bed late last night? W: No, I slept through my alarm this morning, so I didn’t get a chance to shower.3.音频What is the woman doing now?A. Baking cookiesB. Making a listC. Shopping for groceries【答案】B【解析】【分析】本题为听力，解析略。
湖南省衡阳八中2015届高三上学期第二次月考试题 生物 Word版含答案
衡阳市八中2015届高三第二次月考生物试题命题人：刘海龙伍云审题人：胡健第I卷（选择题，共40分）1．一条由n个氨基酸组成的肽链中含有的羧基数目和氧原子数目至少为（）A.1和n+1B.1和1C.1和2nD.n和n+12．下列物质分子、结构与功能的对应，不正确是（）A.乙酰胆碱－突触小泡－信号分子B.纤维素－细胞壁－储能物质C.脱氧核糖核酸－染色体－遗传物质D.磷脂－细胞膜－基本支架3．在a、b、c、d条件下，测得某植物种子萌发时CO2和O2体积变化的相对值如下表。
若底物是葡萄糖，则下列叙述中正确的是（）A．a条件下，葡萄糖被彻底氧化分解，产物除了CO2还有酒精B．b条件下，有氧呼吸消耗的葡萄糖为无氧呼吸的1/4C．c条件下，细胞产生ATP的场所主要是线粒体基质D．d条件下，产生的CO2来自线粒体4．下列关于脂质的叙述不．正确的是()A.有些脂质可以作为生物体内的储能物质B.有些脂质是所有细胞都具有的重要成分C.有些脂质可以参与血液中糖类的运输D.有些脂质可以促进钙的吸收5．对ATP的叙述正确的是( )A．凡是能产ATP的细胞均能产酶B．ATP是细胞中唯一的能源物质，一个ATP分子中有两个高能磷酸键C．ATP分子由1个腺苷和2个磷酸基团组成D．叶肉细胞内形成ATP的场所只有叶绿体和线粒体6．长期浸水会导致树根变黑腐烂。
树根从开始浸水到变黑腐烂的过程中，细胞呼吸速率的变化曲线如下图所示。
下列叙述不正确的是（）A．细胞在a点的有氧呼吸强度小于b点B．Ⅰ阶段根细胞的有氧呼吸速率下降C．Ⅱ阶段根细胞的无氧呼吸速率上升D．Ⅲ阶段曲线下降的主要原因与Ⅰ阶段不同7．下列关于细胞核的叙述正确的是（）A．真核细胞核膜上有多种酶，有利于多种化学反应的顺利进行B．细菌等原核细胞不含染色体，人体成熟的红细胞含染色体C．真核细胞的核膜上有核孔，脱氧核糖核酸等大分子物质可以通过核孔进入细胞质D．原核细胞的拟核除没有核膜外，其他方面与真核细胞的细胞核没有差别8．测得苹果果实在一段时间内，CO2的释放量比O2的吸收量大，由此推得果实（）A．有氧呼吸占优势B．有氧呼吸与无氧呼吸消耗的的葡萄糖相等C．无氧呼吸占优势D．既进行无氧呼吸以进行有氧呼吸9．下列有关叙述中，正确的一项是（）A.细胞液只存在于液泡中B.植物细胞的细胞壁与植物细胞的生理活动无关C.细胞膜的主要化学成分是磷脂分子和蛋白质分子，不同生物细胞膜的磷脂分子和蛋白质分子都相同D.所有蛋白质分子都是在核糖体中形成的，与其他细胞器的生理活动无关10．将a组小麦培养于含18O的CO2的空气中，将b组小麦培养于含18O的O2的空气中，正常生长一段时间，a、b两组最先出现放射性氧的化合物依次是（）A、葡萄糖和二氧化碳B、三碳化合物和水C、五碳化合物和水D、三碳化合物和丙酮酸11．人体组织细胞从组织液中吸收甘油的量主要取决于（）。
衡阳市八中高三年级第二次月考英语试题
衡阳市八中2009届高三年级第二次月考英语试题本试题共分四大部分，满分150分，考试时间为120分钟第一部分：听力（共三节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What is the woman doing?A. Buying some furniture.B. Booking a table.C. Window-shopping.2. What will the woman do?A. Make plans on the computer.B. Learn math on the computer.C. Practice using a program on the computer.3. How long would it take Tom to get there?A. 30 minutes.B. An hour.C. An hour and a half.4. What is Tom's plan?A. To visit China.B. To earn a lot of money.C. To finish his degree,5. Why doesn't the woman buy the coat?A It' s too big. B.. It' s too tight. C. She doesn't like the color.第二节（共12小题；每题1.5分，满分18分）听下面4段对话，每段对话后有几个小题，从题中所给的A，B，C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
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衡阳市八中2015届高三第二次月考试题英语时量：120分钟满分：150分考生注意：本试卷分为四个部分，包括听力、语言知识运用、阅读理解和书面表达。
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PART ONE LISTENING COMPREHENSIONSECTION A （22.5 marks）Directions: In this section, you will hear six conversations between two speakers. For each conversation, there are several questions and each question is followed by three choices marked A, B and C. Listen carefully and then choose the best answer for each question.You will hear each conversation twice.Conversation 11. what did the woman lose?A．Her passport. B．Her glasses. C．Her wallet.2. What’s the relationship of the speakers?A．Old friends. B．Strangers. C. Waiter and customer.Conversation 23. What is true about the man?A．He is sick. B. He has no appetite. C. He will have tomato soup for lunch4. What does the man want to drink?A. Water.B. Beer.C. Milk.Conversation 35. What’s the man’s major?A．Art. B．Law. C．Business.6. Who helped the man decide what to do?A. His grandfather.B. His mother.C. His father.Conversation 47. What kind of food does the boy hate?A. Cheese sandwiches.B. Tomato soup.C. Junk food.8. What will the boy do after lunch?A. Have some dessert.B. Clean up his toys.C. Try a new game.9. Who might the woman be?A. Frank ie’s mother.B. Frankie’s babysitter.C. Frankie’s sister. Conversation 510. Where is the man’s destination?A. About one mile away.B. About three miles away.C. About ten miles away.11. According to the woman, why did the man get lost?A. He turned right instead of left.B. He doesn’t have a map.C. His map is too old.12. Where should the man take a right?A. On Eagle Road.B. On Snake Landing.C. On Oak tree Lane.Conversation 613. What happened to Jenny this morning?A. Her left leg was broken.B. She had chest pains.C. Her head was hurt.14. How has Jenny been feeling recently?A. More tired than usual.B. More out of breath than usual.C. The same as usual.15. What does the doctor suggest?A. Getting some tests done at the hospital.B. Staying home from work for a few days.C. Taking some medicine.SECTION B （7.5 marks）Directions: In this section, you will hear a short passage. Listen carefully and then fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Fill in each blank with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.You will hear the short passage TWICE.PART TWO LANGUAGE KNOWLEDGESECTION A （15 marks）Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A,B ,C andD. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.21. This weekend, Wally plans to pay a visit to Shangbi village with his parents ____ live his grandparents and some relatives.A. whichB. whereC. whatD. who22. _______ by the success of his friend, Wallace decided to quit his present job and go to seek his fortune in busy cities.A. Being encouragedB. To be encouragedC. Having encouragedD. Encouraged23. – Do you know if Terry will go camping this weekend-- Terry? Never! She __ tents and fresh air!A. has hatedB. hatedC. will hateD. hates24. —How do you find your new classmates?—Most of them are kind, but________ is so good to me as Bruce.A．none B．no one C．everyone D．somebody25. -- What happened on your way? We have been awaiting you for some time.-- Well, I could have come here in time for the meeting, but I ____ a flat tire halfway.A. haveB. hadC. would hadD. had had26. Take is it easy. He ___ have been drunk to say that.A. needB. shouldC. wouldD. must27. ______ a man’s age, he can reduce it several years by wearing a confident smile.A. WhicheverB. WhateverC. WheneverD. However28. Not far from the cub, there was a garden, ________ owner seated in it playing bridge with his children every afternoon.A．whose B．which C．that D．its29. – C an’t you stay a little longer? I rally want to talk more with you.-- Me, too. __ I have to get home before 10 at night.A. ButB. SinceC. AndD. For30. —Here is your ticket for overspeeding! You know you________ 160 km an hour, don’t you?—No, officer. I can’t have been. This car doesn’t do 120.A．are driving B．have driven C．were driving D．had driven31. With the electric map fixed in the car ________ the exact position, the driver can drive in the right direction of the destination.A．showing B．to be shown C．showed D．show32. The military training on the school field caused much noise, _____ it difficult for some students to get focused on their study.A. madeB. to makeC. makingD. having made33. Miller, you’ve got a D in maths. _______?A. What ifB. How comeC. Why notD. So what34. A seller shouted, “Come over and take a look at my watermelons. I promise that nowhere else ____ more delicious ones.”A. you can buyB. can you buyC. you had boughtD. had you bought35. The teacher together with the students is discussing Writing Skills that ___ newly given out this morning.A. isB. wereC. areD. wasSECTION B （18 marks）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.We often think of forgiveness as something that someone who has done us wrong must ask of us. There’s always another way to look at it. My thoughts on forgiveness suggest you 36. ____ offering forgiveness to the person who has wronged you. Not forgiving them is like taking the poison (continuing to suffer from what they d id or didn’t do to you) and 37.___ them to die! Alexander Pope once said, “To err is human; to forgive, divine.” 38.___ it!Forgiveness is a gift you give to yourself. It isn’t something you do for someone else. It isn’t 39.____. It’s simple. Simply identi fy the situation to be forgiven and ask yourself: “Am I willing to waste my energy 40. ____ on this matter? ” if the answer is “No”, then that’s it! All is 41____.Forgiveness is an act of the 42. ______. It dares you to imagine a better future, one based on the blessed possibility that your hurt won’t be the final word on the matter. It challenges you to 43. ___ your destructive thoughts about the situation and to believe in the possibility of a better future. It builds confidence that you can survive the 44._____ and grow from it.Telling someone is a bonus! It isn’t 45. _____ for forgiveness to begin the process that heals the hurt. Forgiveness has little or nothing to do with another person 46. ____ forgiveness is a matter for yourself.Choice is always 47. _____ in forgiveness. You don’t have to forgive and there is consequences. Refusing to forgive by holding on to the anger, resentment and a sense of betrayal can make your own life miserable. There is nothing so bad that cannot be forgiven. Nothing!36. A. focus on B. depend on C. go on D. insist on37. A. forbidding B. allowing C. helping D. expecting38. A. Forget B. Make C. Remind D. Believe39. A. beneficial B. practical C. cruel D. complex40. A. further B. quickly C. instead D. later41. A. finished B. limited C. forgiven D. discourage42. A. delay B. journey C. imagination D. adventure43. A. give out B. give up C. give back D. give away44. A. pain B. attack C. love D. war45. A. immoral B. difficult C. necessary D. rapid46. A. once B. because C. unless D. though47. A. rich B. present C. vacant D. temporarySECTION C （12 marks）Directions: Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the context.As a local wedding planner, I have some advice for couples 48.___________ are planning a wedding.Well, when couples are planning their weddings, they often get very focused on making things perfect. They want to have the perfect dress, the perfect cake, the perfect band, and so on. My advice is to stop focusing on those. Your wedding day is 49._________ celebration of love. The dress 50.__________ cake are not the important things.As we know, the average wedding in this country costs over twenty thousand dollars. Here are some tips for people who want to save money. Fist, have your wedding at a 51. ___________ popular time. May through October are the most popular months to have weddings because 52. ___________ the weather. 53. ___________ an indoor wedding in November or February can be just as lovely. Prices will be much cheaper during these times. 54. ___________ tip is to make your guest list smaller. 55.___________ is impossible to have an inexpensive wedding if you invite hundreds of people. My last piece of advice is to be flexible about your flowers. Look for ones that are less expensive. Remember, the most important thing is to celebrate your love.PART THREE: READING COMPREHENSION (30 points)Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by 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.APraguePrague is an ancient European city, featuring one of the most magnificent Old Towns in Europe, along with delicious food, inexpensive shopping and friendly people. Prague is also famous as being home to one of the most famous 20th century writers, Franz Kafka. The famous Czech beer is also one of the reasons to visit Prague.The narrow streets of the older parts of the town are appealing the visitors to take nice long walk and settle in some of the many restaurants, which offer top-quality foods at a low price. The buildings there are mostly tower-shaped, and so Prague is called “city of a hundred spires.”MauritiusAlso known as the Paradise on Earth, Mauritius lies about 560 miles (900 km) east of Madagascarin the Indian Ocean. It is a place of magnificent natural beauty coupled with excellent customer service, which makes for an unforgettable romantic experience at the edge of the world’s warmest ocean.There are lots to see and do in Mauritius: the coral reefs (珊瑚礁) surrounding the island offer stunning beauty and great underwater adventures to those who want to dive into the precious waters. The nature of Mauritius mostly resembles that of Paradise, allowing every couple visitingthis island to feel like Adam and Eve. That is an experience nobody would want to miss! CyprusThe very name Cyprus, it has been said, glitters with an age-old myth. Today, history and hedonism (快乐论) are comfortably mixed on the island. Some five-star resorts within walking distance of well-preserved Greek and Roman ruins offer the convenience the modern traveler has come to expect.Cyprus features a romantic history, as it was Anthony’s gift to his beloved Cleopatra during the glorious days of the Roman Empire. Maybe that is why you feel always a little special once you set foot on Cyprus.For more information about many other most romantic places in the world, just log on at .56. The underlined word “spires” in Paragraph 2 means .A. narrow streetsB. inexpensive restaurantsC. top-quality foodsD. tower-shaped buildings57. We learn from the text that Mauritius .A. is part of MadagascarB. is an ideal destination for couplesC. is in central Indian OceanD. is most famous for its good service58. What makes Cyprus different from the other two places?A. It is located on an island.B. It offers charming resorts.C. It was given as a present.D. It has a very long history.59. A common feature of Mauritius and Cyprus is that they are .A. oldB. romanticC. richD. mysterious60. What is the main purpose of the author?A. To attract more visitors.B. To tell traveling experiences.C. To sell information on line.D. To introduce historical places.BEleven-year-old Cammy Holmes was walking along the shores of Washington, D.C.’s Anacostia River with her elder sister and a friend. Wearing gloves to protect their hands, they filled garbage bags with everything from fishing line and dirty plastic bottles to old grocery bags. The girls and about 150 others were volunteering in the International Coastal Cleanup, an annual event that raises awareness of the importance of keeping the wor ld’s waterways and oceans clean.The cleanup was sponsored by an organization called the Ocean Conservancy that works to protect ocean animals and their homes. Unfortunately, a lot of trash never makes it into a trash can. It blows in the wind, and travels down streams and rivers to the sea. Trash isn’t just ugly —it can be dangerous for creatures that live in the water. Every year, plastic trash like old fishing gear, shopping bags, and food wrappers kills one million sea birds and 100,000 sea mammals and sea turtles. Sometimes these animals get tangled (绞在一起) up in garbage and die. Sometimes they eat trash that chokes or poisons them. Sea turtles, for example, mistake plastic bags for the jellyfish they love to eat.At the Anacostia River, Cammy helped the volunteers pick up 2,380 pounds of trash in just a few hours along three miles of shoreline. “When you hear about a coastal cleanup all you think is that you have to pick up trash,” says Cammy. “But then you get there and find out it is actually fun! I like meeting all the other people and helping out t he environment.” This one-day event tells us something to keep in mind the other 364 days of the year: that we are all connected to the ocean, and that you can help keep the ocean clean by putting trash in the right place. In the past 21 years, volunteers with the International Coastal Cleanup have cleared millionsof pounds of litter from 211,460 miles of coastline worldwide. That distance is the equivalent(等同物) of going around the Earth eight times! In 2006, 358,617 volunteers cleaned 34,560 miles of shoreline, collecting 7 million tons of trash! In the 2007 cleanup, nearly half a million people in 70 countries joined.61. The International Coastal Cleanup is _______.A. a sponsor organization that helps coastal cleanupB. an organization that works to clean up the oceanC. a coastal cleanup event held every yearD. a large voluntary group engaged in cleaning up the ocean62. What can be inferred from this passage?A. Some people left fishing lines on the shore after fishing.B. There were lots of groceries along the shore.C. Trash traveled down streams and rivers into a trash can.D. The wind was the cause of the sea trash.63. How does the writer find the voluntary work?A. It is a great success in saving sea creaturesB. It is fun for people to get together on the shoreC. It reminds people of the danger of coastal trashD. It is a job to put trash in the right place64. It can be seen from the passage that _______.A. there are 150 participants in the International Coastal CleanupB. the trash may choke or poison creatures like sea turtlesC. the volunteers work on the shore for a whole year.D. the trash the volunteers collect can go around the Earth eight times65. What does the passage mainly talk about?A. People’s love for the ocean.B. The sea pollution caused by trash.C. People’s effort to protect the coastal environment.D. The duty of the International Coastal Cleanup.CBig Brothers Big Sisters is based on the simplicity and power of friendship. It is a program which provides friendship and fun by matching vulnerable young people (ages 7-17) with a volunteer adult who can be both a role model and a supportive friend.Volunteer tutors come from all walks of life—married, single, with or without children. Big Brothers and Big Sisters are not replacement parents or social workers. They are tutors: someone to trust, to have fun with, to talk and go to when needed.A Big Sister and Little Sister will generally spend between one and four hours together three or four times each month for at least twelve months. They enjoy simple activities such as a picnic at a park, cooking, playing sport or going to a football match. These activities improve the friendship and help the young person develop positive self-respect, confidence and life direction.Big Brothers Big Sisters organizations exist throughout the world. It is the largest and most well-known provider of tutor services internationally and has been operating for 25 years.Emily and Sarah have been matched since March 2008.Emily is a 10-year-old girl who has experienced some difficulties being accepted by her schoolmates at school. ‘I was pretty sure there was something wrong with me.’Emily’s mum came across Big Brothers Big Sisters and thought it would be of benefit to Emily by ‘providing different fee dback(反馈)about herself other than just relying on schoolmates to measure her self-worth.’Sarah wanted to get involved in a volunteer program.’ I googled it and found out how to be a part of it. I thought it would be fun for me to get involved in making time to do something because sometimes it’s all work and no play.’Big Brothers Big Sisters has been of great benefit and enjoyment to both Emily and Sarah. They love and look forward to their time together and the partnership has certainly helped Emily be more comfortable in being the wonderful, happy and unique girl she is!66.What is the aim of Big Brothers Big Sisters?A. To offer students public services.B. To help students improve their grades.C. To organize sport activities for young people.D. To provide partnership and fun for young people.67.A volunteer is usually expected to work within a year for at least .A.24 hoursB.36 hoursC.48 hoursD.72 hours68.According to Emily’s mother, this program may provide Emily with .A. advice from her teachersB. a new way to assess herselfC. a new way to judge her schoolmatesD. more comments from her schoolmates69.Why did Sarah want to get involved in the program?A. She used to be a volunteer.B. She needed a part-time job.C. She felt a bit bored with her life.D. She wanted to get a challenging job.70.According to the passage, ‘vulnerable young people’ are probably those who are .A. popular at schoolB. rather weak physicallyC. easily hurt emotionallyD. confident in themselvesPART FOUR: WRITING(45 points)Section A （10 points）Directions: Read the following passage. Complete the diagram / Fill in the numbered blanks by using the information for the passage.Write NO MORE THAN 3 WORDS for each answerThe United Nations estimates that world food production will have to increase by 70% by 2050.A world population growing in number and wealth will require one billion tons more grain each year, and two hundred million tons more meat.The Food and Agriculture Organization says those gains will have to happen largely on existing land. However, according to a new report which provides the first "global assessment of the state of the planet's land resources”, large parts of all continents are experiencing damage. One-fourth of all land is described as "highly degraded(退化) ". The greatest threats are losses of soil quality, biodiversity and water resources. Therefore, production rates have been slowing in many areas. Though new agricultural methods and technology are used to increase food production in many countries, yet they have also harmed the land and water. Thus, it calls for greater use of ways that can expand production while avoiding damage to ecosystems.One such practice might be the use of "fertilizer trees." These are fast-growing trees and shrubs（矮树丛） whose leaves and roots help make soil richer.Oluyede Ajayi, the leader author of the study, said "Basically these are trees that can fix nitrogen(氮) from the atmosphere and change them into nitrates（硝酸盐） for fertilizer, for organic fertilizer, for the soil."The farmers who planted fertilizer trees reported double the corn production of other farmers. In Zambia, the fertilized fields provided up to 114 additional days of food. Farmers say they need less rainwater if they use fertilizer trees. The trees reduce water runoff and soil erosion.A recent study found that about 400,000 farmers in southern Africa are using them. The farmers themselves designed and managed part of the testing in the field, and spread the word of theirSection B （10 points）Directions: Read the following passage. Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage and required words limit. Write your answers on your answer sheet.Marti Sementelli has been a baseball player since preschool, throwing plastic balls and swinging a tiny wood bat from the time she was 3 years old. She was a solid player at every youth level, and sometimes a star. In 2007, Nike even featured the young Californian in a TV commercial.Despite her experience, Sementelli, now 16, had a hard time finding a high school that would allow her to try out for the boys’ baseball team.Two parochial schools (教会学校) near her family’s home in North Hollywood said no, and several public schools were lukewarm (冷淡的) to the idea. Finally, she found Burbank High School, where she’s now a sophomore and a member of the JV baseball team.Sementelli’s story is not unique. Across the country, girls devoted to baseball--and with as many seasons of youth ball under their belts as their male teammates--are finding it isn’t easy to stay in the sport when they reach high school.Biology does play a role in the situation: Boys, especially older ones, often have an edge over girls in size and strength, allowing them to throw harder and swing with greater force. But girls say that the toughest battles are not about capabilities, but against the traditional attitude that baseball is for boys.“Most people just are incapable of seeing beyond what’s easy,” says Jennifer Ring, t he author of Stolen Bases: Why American Girls Don’t Play Baseball, and a professor at the University of Nevada-Reno. “It is much neater if we say boys play baseball and girls play other sports.”In at least one state, Massachusetts, girls are barred from trying out for boys’ baseball in high schools that also offer softball. Nebraska dropped its ban last year, and in January, Indiana removed its ban after being sued (控告) by the parents of Logan Young, a 15-year-oldaspiring catcher and freshman at Bloomington South High School.81. When did Sementelli begin to play baseball? (no more than 6 words)82. Where did Sementelli stay in a baseball team? (no more than 6 words)83. What does the author think about girls’ capabilities in baseball? (no more than 10 words)84.In which states are girls allowed to play baseball? (no more than 4 words)______________________________________________________________________________Section C（25 points）Directions: Write an English composition according to the instructions given below in Chinese.假定你是某高三年级2班的学习委员，经常看到有同学抄袭作业，针对这种现象，你将在下周的班会上组织全班同学讨论这一现象，并以“My opinion on copying others’ homework”为主题作中心发言，请事先用英语写好一篇发言稿。