湖南省衡阳八中2015届高三上学期第二次月考试题 英语
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
衡阳市八中2016年下学期高三第二次月考试题高三英语注意：本堂考试，时量：120分钟，满分150分。
第Ⅰ卷第一部分听力（共两节，每小题1.5分，满分30分。
）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上，录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
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 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
衡阳市八中2015届高三第四次月考试题英语命题：江萍谢丽英审题：张兰芬考生注意：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 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。
高二英语月考试题及答案-衡阳市第八中学2015-2016学年高二上学期第二次月考
衡阳市八中2015年下学期高二第二次月考试题高二英语命题人：胡鸾舟审题人：马豫晖注意：本堂考试，时量：120分钟，满分150分。
第Ⅰ卷第一部分听力（共两节，每小题1.5分，满分30分。
）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上，录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
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 probably?A. A secretary.B. A teacher.C. A guide.2. What does the woman mean?A. She rarely fails the exams.B. She is preparing for the coming exams.C. She is a frequent visitor to the library.3. Who is a language genius according to the speakers’ language teacher?A. The woman.B. The man.C. Jack.4. Where are the speakers probably?A. At a police station.B. At a cell phone shop.C. At a car repair shop.5. How much will the woman pay for the book?A. 30 dollars.B. 28.5 dollars.C. 25 dollars.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。
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。
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
衡阳市八中届高三第二次月考试题英语请注意: 时量: 分钟满分: 分第一部分听力技能(共两节，满分分)第一节(共小题，每小题分，满分分)听下面段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的、、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。
.音频 ?. . .【答案】【解析】【分析】本题为听力，解析略。
【详解】: ?: . ’ . . ..音频 ?. . .【答案】【解析】【分析】本题为听力，解析略。
【详解】: , . ?: , , ’ ..音频 ?. . .【答案】【解析】【分析】本题为听力，解析略。
【详解】: , , . ’ . , ?: . ’ . ’ , . ..音频 ?. . .【答案】【解析】【分析】本题为听力，解析略。
【详解】: ’ , . ’ .: . . ..音频 ?. .. .. .【答案】【解析】【分析】本题为听力，解析略。
【详解】: . .: ’ . , .第二节(共小题,每小题分，满分分)听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
音频. ?. . .. ’ ?. . .【答案】. .【解析】: . . !: ! . ’ .: ’ . ’ . , ?: , ’ .: ’ . . ’ , .: , ’ . .: . , ’ , ?: . .【题详解】本题为听力，解析略。
【题详解】本题为听力，解析略。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
音频. ’ ?. . .. ’ ?. . .. ?. . .【答案】. . .【解析】: , ! “” !: “” . , .: ? “” .: ’ . , .: . . ?: . , .: ’ ’ . . , ’ ?: . .【题详解】本题为听力，解析略。
【题详解】本题为听力，解析略。
【题详解】本题为听力，解析略。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
音频. ’ ?. . .. ?. . .. “ ” ?. . ’ .【答案】. . .【解析】: ! . ’ .: , ! ?: . ’ . . . , ’ .: . ’ ..: ’ . “” . , , ’ . ’ .: .: . , . , , . , ’ .: ?: . “” . “ . “” , ’ . : , ? .: , .【题详解】本题为听力，解析略。
湖南省衡阳市八中2015届高三上学期第六次月考试题 英语
衡阳市八中2015届高三第六次月考试题英语命题人：张军刘小青审题人：张兰芬时量：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。
考试结束后，将答卷收回。
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 to39$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 had 41met 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 keep writing. 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 miraculous 47she had organized.The next morning I looked into those eyes around me and was comforted by the fact that despiteSECTION 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 academic so 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 the wreck 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-threateninginjuries. 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 through the 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 aboutthe 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 discovered that it makes them happy.From my wheelchair experience, I see the best in people, bur sometimes I feel sad because those who appear indepe ndent miss the kindness I see 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 peopl e 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 upalongside 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 feel 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2019届高三上学期第二次月考试题英语Word版含答案.docx
衡阳市八中2019届高三第二次月考试题英语命题人：李春华审题人：尹洁鸿 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秒钟的时间來冋答有关小题和 阅读下一小题。
每段对话读两遍。
例：How much is the shirt?A. 19.15B.9.18C. 9.151 • Where does the man want to go?8. What is Annans chemistry grade now?9. When does Annans study group meet?A. After schoolB. On the weekends 10. Who is Anna speaking to?A ・ A studying group member B. Her teacher 听下面一段对话，A. To a railway station B. To a Post Office2・ What happened to the woman?A. She woke up lateB. She got to work late 3. What is the woman doing now?A. Baking cookiesB. Making a list 4・ How does the woman feel about the zoo?A. SadB. Impressed 5・ What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. Young people lose their jobs easily ・B. Young people are too quick in making decisions.C ・ Young people seldom stay long in the same job. 第二节（共15小题,每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。
湖南省衡阳市2015届高三上学期五校联考英语试题 Word版含答案
衡阳市2015届高三11月五校联考（衡南一中、衡阳县一中、祁东二中、岳云中学、衡阳市一中）英语试题卷时量：120分钟满分：150分本试卷分为四个部分，包括听力、语言知识运用、阅读和书面表达Part I Listening comprehension (30 marks)Section 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 choose the best answer for each question. You will hear each conversation TWICE.Conversation 11. What are the speakers talking about?A. Healthy eatingB. Cooking methodsC. Living conditions2. What does the woman advise the man to do?A. Eat chicken without vegetablesB. Avoid eating chicken too muchC. Cook chicken in a healthy way.Conversation 23. How long does it take to mail a package to Shanghai by ordinary mail?A. Four daysB. A weekC. Two weeks4. How much does the man pay to mail his tapes ?A . 10 yuan B. 15 yuan C . 25 yuanConversation 35. What’s wrong with the woman ?A . Her legs were hurt by boiling water.B. There’s something wrong with her left leg.C. She has a pain in her right leg.6. What will the man give the woman ?A .Some medicine B. Some tests C. Some adviceConversation 47. What will the weather be like tonight?A. RainyB. WindyC. Snowy8. Why have Highways 108 and 207 been closed?A. There were lots of traffic accidents there.B. Some lanes were being repaired there.C. Many traffic lights weren’t working properly.9. Which of the fo llowing is the man’s suggestion?A. Watching a playB. Surfing the InternetC. Having a big dinnerConversation 510. What do we know about the woman?A. She has got a new positionB. She wants to be a managerC. She is satisfied with her job.11. How long has the woman been with the company?A . 2 years B. 3 years C. 5 years12. What clothes does the woman wear?A . Jeans and a sweater B. Jeans and a white shirtC. A dark suit and a white shirtConversation 613. What are the speakers talking about?A. The benefits of travellingB. Plans for the summer vacationC. Part-time jobs in the summer.14. Why is the man unable to go travelling abroad?A. It costs too muchB. It is too tiringC. It takes a lot of time.15. What doesn’t the woman think the man can do through TV ？A．Enjoy different fantastic cultures. B. Make many friends.C. Take a photo.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 thanPart II Language Knowledge (45 marks)Section A (15 marks)Directions: For each of the following unfinished sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence.21. －Have a break, Lily. You _______ playing the piano all the morning.－OK, Mom. I will stop after this piece.A. are practicingB. have practicedC. have been practicingD. practiced22. Life is like a long race we compete with others to go beyond ourselves.A. whyB. whatC. thatD. where23. ____ he works hard, I don’t mind when he finishes the experiment.A. As soon asB. Even thoughC. As long asD. So far as24.－Do you have any problems if you this job ? .－Well, I’m thinking about the salary….A. offerB. will offerC. are offeredD. will be offered25. It was not until near the end of the letter ______ she mentioned her own plan.A. thatB. whereC. whyD. when26.______ is known to the world is that China’s Liu Xiang became the first Asian in history to win the men’s 110m hurdles at the Olympic Games.A. AsB. WhatC. ThatD. It27. －You seem to be familiar with this city.－I _______ here for four years. It’s great to be back.A have livedB livedC had livedD live28. －I haven’t got the reference book yet, but I’ll have a test on the subject next month.－Don’t worry. You ______ have it by Friday.A couldB mayC shallD will29. Seldom TV those days; instead, they chatted with each other after supper.A. had they watchedB. they had watchedC. watched theyD. did they watch30. Although with many challenges, the Chinese government has great confidence indealing with terrorism to protect the social stability.A. facingB. facedC. to faceD. being faced31. Even today I still remember the great difficulty I had English in the village 20 yearsago.A. learnB. to learnC. learningD. learned32. Nearly 14,000 people are now homeless, 759 are reported ________ and another 400 remainmissing in this Brazil’s natural disaster.A. to be killedB. to have been killedC. having been killedD. killed33. Mr. Black, as well as the professor who________ from Beijing University, ________ to attendour school meeting.A. come; isB. comes; areC. comes; isD. come; are34. At a rough estimate, Nigeria is Great Britain.A. three times the size asB. the size three times ofC. three times as the size ofD. three times the size of35. As a student studying in America, I find that the method of teaching is quite different from_______ given by Chinese teachers.A. oneB. thatC. itD. thoseSection 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.Only after the man who mended my drier handed me the bill and waved goodbye －for the third time in six months－did I finally admit the painful truth: Our 20-year-old clothes dryer’s life came to an end.I turned to my husband. “The repairman says we're throwing good money after bad,”I sighed. “I think he's right,” said my husband. “When do you want to go shopping for a 36 one?” “Let me think about it.” I glanced out the window, 37 the sunlight in our backyard. What Perfect drying weather! 38 , I recalled my mother hanging laundry (洗的衣物) on the clothes line during my childhood. My joyful sister and I played hide-and-seek among the sweet-s melling sheets. I had a plan. “You know, we have all the elements of a 39 right in the backyard: plenty of warmth, fresh air; and lots of branches to hang clothe s on,” I said. And so it began: After the wash cycle, we decorated the branches with damp blue jeans and shirts.There is a secret 40 in hanging laundry outdoors. It is the perfect 41 to get up from the computer. While 42 the laundry in the backyard, I could communicate with my cats sitting in deck chairs (帆布折椅). I could observe a family of wild turkeys by the road. I'd return to my desk 43 _. The drying method turned out to be a complete 44_. But as autumn drew near, I would evaluate the day's drying potential. One morning I saw rain clouds ready to burst. I had a load of 45 clothes in my arms and no place to put them. I called my husband. Together we hung laundry inside the house. Then my husband gave me a 46 and a smile. “I think it's time to 47 a dryer,” he said. “Good idea,”I said. Our sun-dried laundry risky practice was closed for the season.36. A. normal B. new C. small D. big37. A. appreciating B. considering C. blocking D. avoiding38. A. Suddenly B. Gradually C. Finally D. Quietly39. A. family B. dryer C. childhood D. window40. A. honor B. chance C. pleasure D. choice41 A. result B. excuse C. idea D. situation42. A.. thinking of B. coming across C. checking on D. worrying about43. A. tired B. safe C. refreshed D. proud44. A. secret B. balance C. challenge D. success45. A. dirty B. nice C. warm D. wet46. A. treat B. gift C. card D. hug47. A. paint B. sell C. purchase D. repairSection C （12 marks）Directions: Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with ONE word that best fits the context.As a high school student, I consider English 48.______ very important subject. In order to learn it well, apart from English class, I took an active part in English corner and other after-class activities, 49.________benefits me a lot.In the English corner , I meet many friends, who share the same interest with me. Besides, sometimes, some foreigners are glad to join us. 50_______ talking with them, my oral English improved a lot. I also find 51.______ useful to keep English diaries. I keep on doing it these years and it is helpful to my English. 52.______ a saying goes, practice makes perfect. Only by practice will we make more progress. Finally, some good English study websites contribute a lot 53_____my improvement. Through these websites, I can read some classic English passages, poems and stories. 54______ is more, I can learn some learning skills and methods , which plays an important role in my study process.All in all, every road leads to Rome, but I believe hard work pays 55______.Part III Reading Comprehension (30 marks)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.ASteven Spielberg has always had one goal: to tell as many great stories to as many people as possible. Spielberg spent his early childhood in New Jersey and，later, Arizona. Some of his childhood memories became the inspiration for his filmmaking.Even decades later，Spielberg says he has clear memories of his earliest years，which are the origins of some of his biggest hits. He believes that E.T.is the result of the difficult years leading up to his parent’s 1966 divorce，“It is really about a young boy who was in search of some stability in his life.” “He was scared of just about everything，” recalls his mother, “When trees brushed against the house，he would jump into my bed. And that’s just the kind of scary stuff he would put in films like Poltergeist.” To this day, Spielberg’s wife, actress Kate Capshaw , says her husband remains terrified of airplanes.Spielberg was 11 when he first got his hands on his dad’s movie camera and began shooting short movies about World War ΙΙ battles. These homemade movies gave him a way to escape his fears. From the very beginning, he had a creative imagination. With his talent for scary storytelling, he could terrify his three younger sisters. It also made it easier for him to make friends. On camping trips, when night fell，young Spielberg became the center of attention. He would start telling his ghost stories, and everyone would suddenly get quiet so that they could all hear it.Spielberg moved to California with his father and went to high school there，but his grades were so bad that he hardly graduated. Both UCLA and USC film schools rejected him，so he entered California State University at Long Beach because it was close to Hollywood. Spielberg was determined to make movies，and he managed to get an unpaid，non-credit internship（实习）in Hollywood. Soon he was given a contract, and he dropped out of college. He never looked back.Now，many years later，Spielberg is still telling stories with as much enthusiasm as when he was a boy.56. We can infer that Poltergeist is probably a(n)___________.A romance filmB horror filmC comedy filmD action film57. Paragraph 3 mainly tells us that Steven Spielberg ___________.A. was a good communicatorB. was good at making friendsC. had a talent for filmmakingD. made some classic movies58. Which of the following is TRUE about Steven Spielberg according toParagraph 4 ?A. He is kind-hearted .B. He performed well in high school .C. He is strong-mindedD. He lacked confidence about his career.59. According to Paragraph 4, Steven Spielberg ________.A. didn’t finish college B never went to collegeC. got bad grades in collegeD. rejected two film schools60. The author writes the text to ________.A. advertise readersB. inform readersC. entertain readersD. persuade readersBWhen nature lovers all over the world wish all humans to realize the importance of their natural surroundings, many Australians are turning caring for the environment into a way of life.Julie Astonis, an Australian housewife in Brisbane is one such example. Even though autumn is approaching Australia's Brisbane in April, one can still watch colorful blooming (盛开的) flowers in Julie's little garden, as sh e tells that in her community, “Each of us has a beautiful yard. The whole community, from children to elderly people, takes care of the environment as if they aret aking care of their own garden.”“Gardening is the most popular club in our community,” she says. “A lot of retired people don't just regularly organize gardening lectures, but also personally visit families in the community to provide gardening training. So you can see that flowers continue to blossom in our gardens throughout the year.”Talking about her people's sense of caring for the environment, Julie says when people in the community take along their dog, they always carry a garbage bag to deal with the dog's waste. “In our community, you will never experience the embarrassment of stepping on the dirty waste whil e you are walking on the grass,” says Julie with a smile.“Taking care of the the dog's waste can also help to develop chil dren's sense of responsibility!”As to protecting water resources, the Australian government has made strict rules for families. Julie says, “We certainly would not use tap water to water the flowers!” She says almost every family in her community has a huge tank used to store rainwater, which is later used as the resource of all outdoor water use, including car washing and watering the garden. This year, they also asked people to connect the water tank with their toilets.61. From the first three paragraphs we learn that_____A. gardening is popular in most parts of AustraliaB. April is a great time for people to enjoy flowersC. Julie's community has a deep sense of caring for natureD. it's not easy to keep a garden without proper training62. Why can flowers be seen all year round in Julie's community?A. Families are taught how to take care of their gardens.B. Gardening lessons are often given by professors.C. The local government provides free gardening training.D. There is enough rainwater to water the flowers regularly.63. What do we know about Julie from the passage?A. She finds it embarrassing to walk on the grass.B. She once stepped on a dog's waste.C. She is quite in favor of raising a dog.D. She takes pride in her community.64. From what Julie says in the last paragraph, we know___.A. rainwater is not the best resourceB. her community makes full use of resourcesC. her community owns a public tankD. it is not necessary to water flowers very often65. What would be the best title for the text?A. How Australians save resources B Love nature, the Australian wayC. How Australians lead their lifeD. Protect nature, a must of lifeC“Plants were supposed to grow larger with increased carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, but changes in temperature, humidity and nutrient availability seem to have trumped the benefits of increased carbon dioxide, “said researchers from the National University of Singapore.45 percent of the species studied now reach smaller adult sizes than they did in the past. The researchers point out that warmer temperatures and changing habitats, caused by climate change, are possible reasons for the shrinking of creatures.“We do not yet know the exact mechanisms involved, or why some organisms are getting smaller while others are unaffected,” the researchers said. “Until we understand more, we could be risking negative consequences that we can’t yet quantify.”The change was big in cold-blooded animals. Only two decades of warmer temperatures were enough to make reptiles (爬行动物) smaller. An increase of only 1℃caused nearly a 10 percent increase in metabolism (新陈代谢). Greater use of energy resulted in tiny tortoises and little lizards. Fish are smaller now too. Though overfishing has played a part in reducing numbers, experiments show that warmer temperatures also stop fish growth.. There is a recent report on warmer temperatures’ negative effects on plankton (浮游生物), the base of the marine ecosystem.Warm-blooded animals weren’t immune from the size change caused by climate change. Many birds are now smaller. Mammals have been miniaturized too. Soay sheep are thinner. Red deer are weaker. And polar bears are smaller, compared with historical r ecords. This isn’t the first time this has happened in Earth’s history.55 million years ago, a warming event similar to the current climate change caused bees, spiders and ants to shrink by 50 to 75 percent over several thousand years. That event happenedover a longer time than the current climate change.The speed of modern climate change could mean organisms may not respond or adapt quickly enough, especially those with long generation times. So, it is likely that more negative influences of climate change will be shown in the future.66. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?A. Why do some species become smaller?B. Species become smaller as climate warms.C. Climate change has many negative effects.D. How does climate chan ge in Earth’s history?67. The underlined word “trumped” in the first paragraph can be replaced by “________”.A. beatenB. increasedC. strengthenedD. equaled68. Researchers from the National University of Singapore believe that ________.A. climate change has more negative effects on warm-blooded animalsB. all the animals on the Earth have become smallerC. too many studies on animals’ sizes have been doneD. how climate change affects animals’ sizes has not been found clea rly69. What can we learn from the passage?A. Cold-blooded animals become smaller because of the lack of food.B. Birds have suffered more from climate change than fish.C. Climate change has even affected plankton negatively.D. The warming event has never happened in Earth’s history before.70. What is the author’s attitude toward climate change?A. Optimistic.B. Concerned.C. Indifferent.D. Confident.Part IV: Writing (45 marks)Section A (10 marks)Directions: Read the following passage. Complete the diagram by using the information for the passage. Write NO MORE THAN 3 WORDS for each answer.Centuries ago, during the Middle Ages, most of the land in Europe was owned by many different kings and queens, princes and princesses, and lords （领主）and ladies. They did not all get along well. They were always fighting. They all wanted to get more land. To protect themselves, they started building huge homes out of stone. They called their homes castles (城堡). A castle was built behind a strong stone wall. The wall was five or six feet thick and ten to twenty feet high. A deep ditch called a moat（壕沟）was dug around the outside of the wall. It was often filled with water, and the only way anyone could enter the castle was to cross a drawbridge. The drawbridge could be raised or lowered over the moat from inside the castle walls. There was also a tunnel that began in the castle and ended at the moat. This was important in case the castle was captured. It allowed the king and queen to escape. They could swim across the moat and hide in the forest.Living in a castle was not very comfortable. The rooms were cold and damp. Every room could have a fire burning in a great fireplace, but until the twelfth century castles did not have chimneys. The smoke from their fireplaces had to go out through open doors and windows. Meals often had ten or twelve courses. The meat might be wild boar （野猪）or birds that were boiled or roasted over an open fire. All the food was highly seasoned. People even put pepper in their drinks! The people sat at a long table and ate with their fingers and a knife, all picking their food from the same big dish. They had no napkins. Therefore, they often wiped their hands on pieces of bread. When their fingers were clean, they threw the bread to their hunting dogs.Title: European medieval （中世纪的）castlesI. Reason for building the castles:●To 71II. 72 of the castles:● a strong stone wall: five or six feet thick and ten to twenty feet high● a moat: outside the wall often 73● a drawbridge: the only 74 to the castles across the ditch● a tunnel: 75 route for the king and queen from being capturedIII. 76 life inside the castles:●77 rooms● a great fireplace 78 until the 12th century●79 food●No napkins to wipe hands but 80Section B (10 marks)Directions:Read the following passage. Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage.Born on Oct. 17, 1956, in Decatur, Ala., and raised in Chicago, Jemison was a hard-working child, spending hours in the school library reading about astronomy and other sciences. Her parents — a carpenter father and a teacher mother — encouraged her curiosity, even allowing her to study pus (脓) when she got an infection from a splinter (碎片).“It sounds a little sickening, but I was fascinated with pus,” Jemison said during a 1996 interview with Stafford Today.” I ran and showed it to my mother and she was telling me it was pus. And I ended up doing this whole project, reading about pus.”This desire to learn about nature and how it all fits together eventually led her to pursue a degree in chemical engineering from Stanford University, which she started at 16 years old in 1973. By 1981, Jemison had her Doctor of Medicine Degree from Cornel Medical College.It wasn’t until 1992, however, that another childhood desire was achieved: she launched into orbit above the earth aboard the space shuttle Endeavour. She was so determined, in fact, that even though her first application to NASA was turned down in 1983, she reapplied in 1987. After being selected for the astronaut program upon her second try, she was assigned to launch support activities at the Kennedy Space Center, Fla.After working on the ground for five years, Jemison was finally sent into space as the science mission specialist on STS-47 Spacelab-J mission from Sept. 12-20, 1992.The mission made Jemison not only the first African American woman accepted to the astronaut training program, but also the first to travel in space. She highlighted this fact, according to Doris L. Rich, the biographer of Bessie Coleman, by bringing a photo of Coleman with her into space. Coleman was the first African-American woman to fly an airplane in the U.S.81. What made Jemison go to study chemical engineering in Stanford University? (No more than12 words)________________________________________________________________________82.What did Jemison do at the Kennedy Space Center before entering the space? (No more than 5 words)_______________________________________________________________________83. Who was Coleman? (No more than 15 words)________________________________________________________________________84. What are the three qualities that contribute to Jemison’s success? （No more than 5 words）________________________________________________________________________ Section C (25 marks)Directions: Write an English composition according to the instructions given below in Chinese. 近年来，越来越多的家长希望把孩子送到名校学习。
湖南衡阳市高三英语第二次联考试题(扫描版)
湖南衡阳市2015届高三英语第二次联考试题（扫描版）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: CABCA 06~10: CBABC 11~15: 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 jobs 19. 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：ABACD 46~47：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：DCCBA 61~65：CDABB 66~70：BADDC IV. 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 situations 79. 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）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 calli ng 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… M r. 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 butunemployment. 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高三英语上学期第二次月考试题(实验班)
湖南省衡阳市第八中学高三英语上学期第二次月考试题（实验班）英语（试题卷）注意事项：1.本卷为衡阳八中高三年级实验班第二次月考试卷，分两卷。
其中共72题，满分150分，考试时间为120分钟。
2.考生领取到试卷后，应检查试卷是否有缺页漏页，重影模糊等妨碍答题现象，如有请立即向监考老师通报。
开考前15分钟后，考生禁止入场，监考老师处理余卷。
3.请考生将答案填写在答题卡上，选择题部分请用2B铅笔填涂，非选择题部分请用黑色0.5mm签字笔书写。
考试结束后，试题卷与答题卡一并交回。
★预祝考生考试顺利★第I卷选择题（共100分）一.听力（每题1.5分，共30分）第一节，听下面五段对话，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，听完每项对话后，你都有10秒的时间回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
现在你有5秒钟的时间阅读第一小题的有关内容。
1.What exam will the woman take ?A. Biology.B. Physics.C. chemistry..2. How does the man feel?A. Worried.B. Relaxed.C. Excited.3. What does the woman think of computer science?A. Easy.B. Difficult.C. Rewarding.4.Who is the woman ?A. A high-school student.B. A college student.C. A college teacher.5. Why is Ann upset?A. She failed one of her exams.B. She has no time to prepare for the exam.C. She is worrying about the coming exam.第二节: 听下面五段对话或独白，每段对话和独白后有几个小题。
【月考试卷】湖南省衡阳市第八中学2020届高三上学期第二次月考试题(9月)英语(word版含答案)
衡阳市八中2020届高三第二次月考试卷英语注意事项：本堂考试，时量：120分钟，满分150分。
第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
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。
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. Who has gotten sick?A.The headmaster.B. A lot of students.C. The speakers’ children .2.How many papers will the woman write this term?A. Two.B. Three.C. Five.3. What might the speakers be doing?A. Painting the wall.B. Hanging a picture.C. Fixing a light.4. When was probably the man’s last camping trip?A.In winter.B. In spring.C. In summer.5. Where might the speakers be?A. At home.B. At a factory.C.At a gym.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。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. How does the woman seem to feel about the song?A. Bored.B. Indifferent.C. Curious .7. Who is definitely from Scotland?A. The man.B. The main singer.C. All of the band members.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
湖南省衡阳市第八中学2015-2016学年高二上学期第二次月考英语试题有答案
注意：本堂考试，时量：120分钟，满分150分。
第I卷第一部分听力（共两节，每小题1.5分，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
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答案，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 probably?A. A secretary.B. A teacher.C. A guide.2. What does the woman mean?A. She rarely fails the exams.B. She is preparing for the coming exams.C. She is frequent visitor to the library.3. Who is a language genius according to the speakers’ language teacher?A. The woman.B. The man.C. Jack.4. Where are the speakers probably?A. At a police station.B. At a cell phone shop.C. At a car repair shop.5. How much will the woman pay for the book?A. 30 dollars.B. 28.5 dollars.C. 25 dollars.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。
请听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。
6. When did the woman get thirty yuan a month?A. At the age of 13.B. At the age of 15.C. At the age of17.7. What does the man advise the woman to do to get more pocket money?A. Study harder.B. Help to do some housework.C. Get a part-time job.请听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。
湖南省衡阳市第八中学1415学年度高二10月月考——英语
湖南省衡阳市第八中学2014—2015学年度上学期10月月考高二英语试题‘时量：120 分钟满分：100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。
考试结束后，将答卷收回。
第一部分：听力技能（共两节，满分20分）第一节听力理解（共15小题；满分15分）Directions: In this section, you’ll hear 6 conversations between 2 speakers. For each conve rsation, 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.Conversation 11.What’s the most probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Neighbors.B. Husband and wife.C. Policeman and witness.2. What caused the fire?A. The rubbish.B. The curtains.C. The lamp.Conversation 23.What does the man want to do?A. Get high-speed Internet.B. Open an online shop.C. Have his computer checked.4. When does the man fix for the appointment?A. At 3:00 pm on Friday.B. At 11:00 am on Saturday.C. At 3:00 pm on Saturday.Conversation 35.Where will the two speakers go?A. Bath.B. Wells.C. Stratford.6. How will the two speakers go there?A. By train.B. By bus.C. By car.Conversation 47.How long has Michael Wilson been cooking?A. Since he was twenty years old.B. For about twenty years.C. Since he was a kid.8. What kind of food is popular in Northern Europe?A. Rice.B. Beef.C. Chicken.9. What does Michael Wilson probably use in his dishes?A. Fancy sauces.B. Expensive spices.C. Local fruits and vegetables.Conversation 510. Why does the man need a book?A. To kill time on the plane.B. To learn more about China.C. To read it when he is in China.11. What will the woman do?A. Get the book for the man.B. Tell the man some good books.C. Tell the man how to get the book.12. When will the man leave for China?A. On August 14th.B. On August 15th.C. On August 16th.第二节笔录要点（共5小题；满分5分）Directions: In this section, you will hear a mini-talk. Listen carefully and then fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have got. Fill in each blank with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.第二部分：知识运用（共三节，满分30分）第一节单项填空（共10题；满分10分）21. He couldn’t remember when he first listened to Obama’s speech，but he was sure it was ________Monday because everybody was at ________ work.A. /,theB. the, /C. a, /D. /, a22. They ________ on the program for almost one week before I joined them，and now we ________ on itas no good results have come out so far.A. had worked，were still workingB. had been working，are still workingC. have been working，have workedD. have been worked，are still working23. When ________ in the sand，the plant grows close to the ground，________ narrow leaves and smallflowers.A. grown，to haveB. growing，havingC. growing，and haveD. grew，having24. The judge paid no attention to ________ he had just lost his wife.A. thatB. whichC. WhatD. the fact that25. I was fortunate to pick up a wallet ______ on the ground, but unfortunately for me I found my color TVset _______ when I got home.A. laying; stealingB. lying; stolenC. lay; stolenD. lying; stealing26. Only after a person has realized the importance of knowledge, ____________.A. he can devote himself to learnB. he may devote himself to learningC. can he devote himself to learnD. can he devote himself to learning27. If I ___________ the doctor’s advice and kept a balanced diet, I wouldn’t be i n such a bad shape now.A. followedB. had followedC. should followD. have followed28. I can’t believe that you got fined for speeding. I _________ of you as a careful driver.A. thinkB. thoughtC. have thoughtD. am thinking29. The computer system ________ suddenly while he was searching for information on the Internet.A. broke downB. broke outC. broke upD. broke in.30. Ｉdon’t think Linda could have don e such a stupid thing last night，_________?A. d o IB.didn’t sheC. d id sheD.don’t I第二节完型填空1（共12小题；满分12）31. A. shop B. bar C. counter D. car32. A. textbooks B. cards C. keys D. gloves33. A. home B. school C. party D. restaurant34. A. manager B. secretary C. guest D. waiter35. A. slowly B. briefly C. effectively D. successfully36. A. get across B. get around C. get back D. get over37. A. busy B. broken C. full D. ready38. A. take B. repair C. drive D. get39. A. excitement B. anger C. hopelessness D. surprise40. A. offered B. refused C. wanted D. hesitated41. A. wait B. go C. waste D. spend42. A. doubt B. argue C. regret D. realize第三节完型填空2 （共8小题；满分8分）Directions: Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the context.Only mother’s love is true love. It gives everybody everything in all his life. When you are still 43 boy, your mother takes good care of you. In your walking hours, she always holds you in her arms. 44 you are ill, she stops her work right now to look after you day and night but forgets about 45 . When you are growing up day 46 day, she feels very happy. When you are old 47 to go toschool, she still looks after you all the time. On clod winter days, she always tells you to put on more clothes. She always stands in the winter waiting for you back from school. When you hurry to leave home for school with little breakfast, she’s always worried 48 you at home. She usually knows about your study and spends much money on your school things. When you do well at school, you 49 see the brightest smile on her face.Mother is always ready to give everything she has to her child, not to receive. 50 true love it is in the world! We will remember mother’s love forever.第三部分：阅读技能（共三节，满分35分）第一节阅读理解（共15题；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.AIt was graduation day at the university where I work and a beautiful day quite unlike the first graduation I attended as a young professor．On that cold day years ago, as we watched the students walking into the hall, one of my colleagues turned to me and said, "Graduation will be one of the happiest and one of the saddest time of your life．" At my inquiry, he answered, "Because the students you have gotten to know have to leave．"As years went by, my previous confusion about my colleague's words no longer existed．When I came across naughty students, I have had to rethink why I chose to be a teacher．It obviously isn't the money．Once a former computer science student of mine called me, asking me if I wanted to have a change．He was working at Nintendo Corporation．His salary was higher than my current one, though I have more education and have worked for over a decade．With my programming skills, he said he could get me hired．I thanked him, but refused his kind offer．A few days before this current graduation, while working on final grades, I found a note a student had slipped in with her homework．She thanked me for being her teacher and said the things she had learned in my class — not about math, but about life — would be things she would remember long after the math skills had faded away．As I finished reading, I remembered why I had become a teacher．Now, on this sunny graduation day, as I again observed the sea of blue hats and gowns, I did so with renewed dedication and a deeper sense of satisfaction — I will always be grateful that I am a teacher．51. Hearing his colleague's description of graduation for the first time, the author ．A．quite agreed with his colleague B．was very puzzledC．thought it very funny D．was very sad52．The computer science student called up the author because he ．A．wanted to inform the author of his present jobB．tried to persuade the author to work with himC．wanted the author to share his joy and satisfactionD．thought the author wasn't fit to be a teacher53．The underlined part blue hats and gowns refers to ．A．university colleagues B．graduates' clothesC．life memories D．decorations in the hall54．The author wrote this passage to ．A．express his devotion to being a teacherB．compare two different graduation ceremoniesC．talk about the meaning of graduationD．give advice on how to be a good teacher55．The reason why he earns less than the computer science student is that ．A．he was only a young professorB．he didn't do well in his workC．he taught his students more about life than mathD．salaries for different careers are differentBWhe n parents talk about school safety these days, they’re usually referring to the increase in violence（暴力）at schools. But research shows that school-age children are actually nine times more likely to suffer an injury while doing sports than to be the victim of violence while at school. Accidents can be prevented if parents are on the lookout for potential（潜在的）dangers. To help you keep your kids free from harm, here are some safety tips:a. Teach your child never to talk to strangers or accept rides or gifts from strangers. Remember, a stranger is anyone you or your child doesn’t know well or trust.b. Be sure that your child walks to and from school with a sibling, friend or neighbor.c. Teach your kid, whether walking, biking or riding a bus to school , to obey all traffic signals, signs and traffic officers. Remind him to be extra careful in bad weather.d. When driving your kid, deliver and pick them up as close to the school as possible. Don’t leave until they are in the schoolyard or building.e. If your child rides a bike to school, make sure he wears a standard helmet（头盔）. Research shows that a helmet can reduce the risk of head injury by 85%.f. Teach your kid to arrive at the bus stop earlier, stay off the street, and wait for the bus to come to a complete stop.g. Be sure that your kid knows his or her home phone number and address, your work number, the number of another trusted adult and how to call 911 for emergencies（紧急情况）.56. The underlined word “sibling” probably means “_______”.A. strangerB. neighborC. friendD. brother or sister57. If your kid walks to school, tell him or her to _______.A. wear a helmetB. go alone every dayC. walk as fast as possibleD. be more careful in bad weather58. Which of the following statements is Not True according to the text?A. Kids should be taught never to talk to strangers.B. Kids should obey the traffic rules.C. Kids should be taught to call 911 for anything.D. Kids should stay off the street while waiting for the bus.59. The intended readers of the text are _________.A. teachersB. parentsC. childrenD. officers60. The main purpose of the text is to ________.A. talk about school safetyB. call on readers to fight against school violenceCA cute invention was revealed this month at the International Robot Exhibition (IREX) in Tokyo. It’s called Jukusui-Kun (“deep sleep” in Japanese) ---a robotic pillow in the shape of a polar bear.The pillow is in fact a serious technological innovation hidden under a cute cover. It was developed by a group of scientists and engineers at Tokyo’s Waseda University to help people suffering from snoring (打鼾) and those who live with them. This is how the robotic pillow works: a microphone detects the noise level of the snoring, and if the snoring becomes very loud, which can be the sign of sleep apnea (睡眠窒息), the bear will raise its hand and carefully touch the face of the sleeper, leading to a change in the sleeper’s position without waking him or her up.This is definitely the world’s first anti-snoring machine and an important potential treatment for sleep apnea. This sleeping disorder involves pauses in breathing, and can lead to heart attacks during sleep. In Japan, around 2 million people are struggli ng with the problem. When a sleeper starts snoring, the sleeper’s blood oxygen level drops. The new device tracks (追踪) the level of oxygen in the sleeper’s blood and wirelessly sends the information to the polar bear. But the only problem is that people not only have to sleep on a bear-shaped pillow with robotic hands, but also have to insert （插入）their hands into a monitor that keeps track of blood oxygen levels. If these levels fall below a certain point, it gives the bear another cue (提示) to lift its hand.The bear is not yet on sale, and it remains to be seen whether a robotic hand reaching up to touch one’s face is any more effective than one’s partner giving one a good shove (推).61. What do we learn from the passage?A. Snoring can cause the blood oxygen to increase.B. The bear pillow will be available worldwide soon.C. A partner’s shove is more effective than the new robot’s touch.D. With this device, the sleeper’s hands can’t move freely while sleeping.62. What do we learn about the robotic bear?A. It’s comfortable to sleep on.B. It stops people snoring by waking them up.C. It’s the first machine made to deal with snoring.D. It uses a monitor to detect the loudness of the snoring.63. We would find the passage in the ________ section of a magazine.A. entertainmentB. lifestyleC. technologyD. fashion64. What’s the author’s attitude to the new device?A. Positive.B. Negative.C. Objective.D. Doubtful.65. What might be the best title for the passage?A. A Useful Robotic Polar BearB. The Disadvantages of SnoringC. The Different Ways to Deal with SnoringD. How New Technology Changes Your Sleep Pattern第二节摘录信息（共5小题；满分5分）Directions: Read the following passage. Complete the diagram by using the information from the passage.Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.Earthquake experience can be very frightening for anyone. Knowing what to do safely during the earthquake is important. It can help in reducing anxiety and increases the awareness and ability to deal with it properly. No one knows when an earthquake will hit or how damaging it will be. The following are some simple tips that could save your life.Create an earthquake plan, which includes the actions that you and your family will take when the earthquake occurs, and identify “safe zones” within the house to shelter in when an earthquake strikes. Prepare things like high-energy food, flashlight, radio, batteries and bottled water on hand, as during a quake, it is likely that electricity and water will be cut off.I. Importance of earthquake knowledge:* Reducing anxiety* Increasing the awareness and ability to deal with an earthquake properlyII. Before an earthquake:* Creating 67* Identifying “safe zones” to shelter in* Preparing things in case of an emergencyIII. 68◆W hen you are indoors:* At home; getting under a large item of furniture and staying in a corner* In a stadium or theatre: staying in your seat and using your arms to protectyour head and neck◆When you are outdoors:* Walking: moving into an open area* Driving: stopping driving and remaining 69 until the shakes passIV. After an earthquake:* Avoiding using tunnels or bridges* Saving water supplies* Getting emergency instructions and information over the 70* Avoiding using the telephone without emergency calls第四部分：写作(满分15分）目前，购物不一定需要去商场，我们可以在网上购物。
- 1、下载文档前请自行甄别文档内容的完整性，平台不提供额外的编辑、内容补充、找答案等附加服务。
- 2、"仅部分预览"的文档,不可在线预览部分如存在完整性等问题,可反馈申请退款(可完整预览的文档不适用该条件!)。
- 3、如文档侵犯您的权益，请联系客服反馈,我们会尽快为您处理(人工客服工作时间：9:00-18:30)。
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。
考试结束后，将答卷收回。
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 and D. 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 identify 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 youcan 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.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.APraguePrague is an ancient European city, featuring one of the most magnificent Old Towns in Europe, alongwith 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 Madagascar in 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 visiting this 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 theimportance 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 millions of 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.V olunteer 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 farmersSection 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 th e 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, the 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-old aspiring 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 op inion 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。