湖南省岳阳县一中、湘阴县一中2015届高三12月联考英语试卷
2015年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试英语试题(湖南卷,含解析)
2015年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试英语试题（湖南卷，含解析）本试卷分为四个部分，共12页。
时量120分钟。
满分150分PartⅠ 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 then choose the best answer for each question.You will hear each conversation TWICE.Conversation 11. When does the woman usually get home from work?A. About 6:30.B. About 7:30.C. About 8:30.2. What did the woman do last night?A. She watched TV.B. She recorded a program.C. She prepared for a lecture.Conversation 23. How often does the man exercise at the gym?A. Every day.B. Every two days.C. Once a week.4. Where will the two speakers meet before doing exercise this Friday?A. At the park.B. At the cafe.C. At the cinema. Conversation 35. What is Mr. Chester doing?A. Telephoning someone.B. Speaking to the woman.C. Leaving the man a message.6. What is the man's last name?A. Oliver.B. Horst.C. Robert.Conversation 47. Why will the woman be late?A. She didn't catch the train.B. She didn't finish her paper.C. She didn't wake up in time.8. Where is the man?A. At the station.B. At home.C. At the office.9. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Teacher and student.B. Parent and child.C. Husband and wife. Conversation 510. For whom does the woman buy the T-shirt?A. Herself.B. Her husband.C. Her friend.11 .How much does the T-shirt normally cost?A. $54.B. $60.C. $70.12. Why does the salesman agree to sell the T-shirt at $48?A. It is cheaper online.B. He is in a hurry.C. A button is lost. Conversation 613. When did the woman arrive?A. Friday.B. Saturday.C. Sunday.14. What major did the man choose in the end?A. English.B. Biology. C . History.15. What suggestion does the man give on reading the books?A. Making notes.B. Skimming first.C. Reading word by word.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 TWICEPart 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.It was when we were returning home ________ I realized what a good feeling it was to have helped someone in trouble.A. whichB. thatC. whereD. how【答案】B考点：考查强调句。
湖南省岳阳市第一中学高三12月月考英语试题
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，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。
例：How much is the shirt?A. £19.15.B. £9.15.C. £9.18.答案是B。
1. What is the man looking for?A. His pen.B. His book.C. His phone.2. What does Carol’s father ask her to do?A. Talk with her friends.B. Go out with him.C. Put on warm clothes.3. How many members are there in Alice’s group now?A. Two.B. Four.C. Six.4. What are the speakers talking about?A. Ways of cooking.B. Healthy food for kids.C. Kids helping in the kitchen.5. What is the woman?A. She’s a shop assistantB. She’s a receptionist.C. She’s a secretary.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，并标在试卷的相应位置。
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。
高中英语真题-2015届高三英语12月月考试题
高中英语真题:2015届高三英语12月月考试题第一节阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
AAs we know, many teen celebrities(名人) feel and think that having a slimmer figure can do great goo d to them. But, does size really matter? Are teenage fans trying hard to become like their celebrity idols(偶像)? Do celebrities really have the power to influence people, e specially teenagers?For the longest time, many parents blame teen idols for influenc ing the way their kids act. Have you noticed how teens idolize t he celebrities these days? Even, their personal affairs are being followed by kids these days. Take for example the case of Lind say Lohan of Mary Kate Ashley. They are definitely famous tee n stars. But, since they are trying to project an image to satisfy a lot of people in show business, their health and body suffer. M any kids are aware of this problem. But they are easily influenc ed by these celebrities to exercise and eat less.It is a fact that the media, and especially famous teen celebrities, can influence people powerfully. But teenagers are easily infl uenced because teenage years are the period when our person ality and identity developments take place. Teens watching TV shows and reading magazines are easily pulled into the dieting and harmful eating habits because the media have some ways t o pull these acts. They use thin models and celebrities to endor se(做广告宣传) products or to star in an up-and –coming shows or movies. With fierce competition, celebrities ar e forced to eat less and do extreme exercise routines to get the roles or offers that come their way.Living in today’s time and generation is a bit disturbing to a lot o f parents. Media, especially as well as the celebrities, have a ve ry powerful influence to drive teenagers to good or bad. It’s goo d that we can control ourselves to avoid bad things from happe ning. If not, parents should really be aware and guide their teen s to determine what’s in ad what’s out.21. From the passage we can find Lindsay Lohan .A. lives an unhealthy lifestyleB. lives a rich and happy lifeC. doesn’t get any exerciseD. sets a good example for teenagers22 According to the writer, why are teenagers easily influenced by some TV shows?A. They are tired of school.B. Their celebrity idols appea r in many TV shows.C. They’re in their development period.D. They have nothing t o do in their spare time23 Many celebrities have to be on diet .A. to keep healthy to face competitionB. to survive under pressureC. to keep a slim sizeD. to satisfy th eir teenage fans24 What’s the title of the passage?A. Parents’ responsibilities.B. Advice on self-control.C. Bad influences of celebrities.D. Media’s bad inf luences.BThroughout history, gold has been a sign of purity, beauty and power. Calling something golden means it has great quality an d value. For example, the golden rule is possibly the world's mo st widespread moral rule. It says people should treat others the way they themselves would like to be treated. Every major relig ion has its own version of this idea.The golden ratio is found in art, architecture and nature. It describes a rectangle with a length about one and one-half times its width. Objects using this ratio in their design seem to please the eye more than others.Philosophers（哲学家） have their own golden idea. The golden mean says mode ration in all things is the best way to live one's life. It is an idea l inked to the Ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle. Similar thoug hts exist in Buddhism and Confucianism.（哲学思想）Ancient Greek myths told of a time long ago when people lived i n peace and happiness. Poets called it the Golden Age. A gol den age now describes a historical period of great artistic, scien tific or economic progress. It can even recall a time of success and popularity for an industry. For example, the nineteen thirtie s and forties were called the Golden Age of Radio.You may have heard the proverb silence is golden. This mea ns silence is of great value. It is sometimes better to say nothin g than to speak.You might say your child was good as gold when he behaved well at school. British writer Charles Dickens used this express ion in eighteen forty-three. He was describing the child Tiny Tim in the book "A Chris tmas Carol."In nineteen thirty-seven, American playwright Clifford Odets wrote a play called " The Golden Boy." This expression describes a young man who has many good qualities and a bright future.You might tell someone you are golden when that person doe s something very well.Gold digger is another description. But this does not say som ething nice about a person. A gold digger is someone who see ks to marry a rich person because he or she is only interested i n that person's money.Maybe you like old songs from the nineteen fifties or sixties th at are still well known and popular today. These are called gold en oldies. In the nineteen eighties and nineties, an American tel evision comedy series told about four older women living in , . The Golden Girls often dealt with social issues in a funny way. Today, most older people look forward to reaching their golden years. This is when hard-working people can retire to a life of ease and fulfillment.25 .According to the “golden ratio”, which of the following objec ts in the most pleasant to see?26 .The article mainly tells us ___A .the value of gold B. the expressions with “gold”C .the history of gold industry D. the purity, beauty and power of gold27 .Which of the following statements is made out of place?A. The beauty of tolerance and kindness comes from the Conf ucianism philosophical thought ,such as Golden Mean.B. At the beginning of the twenty first century computer reache d its Golden Age.C. She only dates guys with money. She’s a Gold Digger.D. My grandfather is 65 and is looking forward to reaching his Golden Ages28 .What we can infer from the passage is that ___A. all the expressions in the article are positive descriptionB. the “golden mean” is an idea linked to the Ancient Greek ph ilowpher AristotleC. the “golden oldies” refers to the popular soon in the 1950s o r 60s which are not well-know todayD. in their golden yearw, older people can still work hard before their retireCAfter moving to the , immigrant groups trying to fit in tend to ch oose high-calorie, fatty foods in an attempt to appear more American, a new study finds. That's one reason why immigrants approach U.S. levels of obesity within 15 years of moving to .The researchers also did an experiment that measured whether or not the threat of appearing un-American influenced respondents' food choices．After being qu estioned about their ability to speak English，75 percent of Asian-Americans identified a typical American food as their favorite. O nly 25 percent of Asian-Americans who had not been asked if they spoke English did th e same.When their American identity was called into question during a f ollow-up study, Asian-American participants also tended to choose typical American d ishes, such as hamburgers and grilled cheese sandwiches, ove r more Asian fare. In that experiment, 55 Asian-Americans were asked to choose a meal from a local Asian or American restaurant. Some participants were told that only Am ericans could participate in the study. Those who chose the mor e typical American fare ended up consuming an extra 182 calori es, including 12 grams of fat and seven grams of saturated fat(饱和脂肪)."People who feel like they need to prove they belong in a culture will change their habits in an attempt to fit in," said Sapna Che ryan, an author of the study and assistant professor of psycholo gy at the of . "If immigrants and their children choose unhealthy American foods over healthier traditional foods across their live s, this process of fitting in could lead to poorer health," Cheryan added.Social pressures, the study concluded, are at the heart of the pr oblem. "In American society today, being American is associate d with being white. Americans who don't fit this image even if th ey were born here and speak English feel that pressure to prove that they're American," said Cheryan.29 According to the survey, _____.A. Asia-Americans care less about their health.B. 25 percent of Americans like junk food.C. choosing food is related to Asian-American’s situationD. immigrants are forced to eat junk food.30 The underlined word “fare” in Paragraph 3 most probably m eans “_____”A. food offered as a mealB. a person taking a taxiC. money spent on foodD. an arranged thing to do31 According to Sauna Cheryan, ________.A. what immigrants have done is ridiculousB. American traditional foods are healthierC. immigrants risk their health in order to fit inD. American cul ture affects immigrants deeply32 Which of the following should take the blame for the bad eat ing habit?A. The situation of employmentB. The traditional cultureC. The American governmentD. The pressures from societyDStaying silent can be just as powerful as the words you mean t o say, like when the act of hugging will be more comforting than saying, “Sorry for your loss.”Another time when silence is golden is when you are unsure of what to say. If you are confused about your own feelings concer ning a matter, it’s best to stay quiet until you are more certain b ecause more harm can be done by revealing false or exaggerat ed feelingsChoose silence instead of blurting out ‘in-the-moment’ feelings that are hurtful and not really how you feel in t he grand scheme of things. When you feel the urge to say an u nkind thing, take a few breaths and think of the possible consequences of your words.Silence can be your best friend during negotiations. Say your pi ece, then close your mouth, and let the other person come to th eir own conclusions. Your silence shows that one, you are confi dent in what you just said, and two, you respect the other perso n enough to hear what they have to say.Sometimes silence is the best and most timely solution becaus e the other person is not in a position to hear what you have to say. For example, when a friend needs for you to listen to her p roblems, but she is unable to accept your advice at that momen t.Practice being silent at work when you don’t have anything mea ningful to contribute. Unless you can elevate the conversation b y pointing out something interesting, missing, or beneficial, it’s b est to just observe and learn.Finally, silence is golden when you don’t want to engage in a fo ol’s argument. As some squabbles will never be resolved, one must agree to disagree.However, there will be times in your life where you will need t he power of your voice, the voice within you that wants and nee ds to be respected and appreciated.33 .The passage mainly tells us about ___A. when to stay silentB. why to stay silentC. how to stay silentD. whether or not to stay silent34 .What is the best to do during negotiation?A. Grasp every chance to say more than the otherB. Close your mouth and just listen to the otherC. Say what you could and draw a conclusionD .Speak out your own points and let the other speak out theirs35 What does the underlined word “elevate” most probably me an?start B. conclude C. interrupt D .cancel七选五根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
湖南省2015届高三_bull_十二校联考 第二次考试
湖南省2015届高三_bull_十二校联考第二次考试高三2012-04-09 21:30湖南省2015届高三•十二校联考第二次考试语文试卷长郡中学；衡阳八中；永州四中；岳阳县一中；湘潭县一中；湘西州民中石门一中；澧县一中；郴州一中；益阳市一中；桃源县一中；株洲市二中由联合命题总分：150分时量：150分钟考试时间：2012年4月7日上午9:00～11:30一、语言文字运用（12分，每小题3分）1．下列词语中，字形和加点字读音全都正确的一项是A．剽悍（piāo）联锁店满载而归（zài）耳鬓厮磨B．缱绻（quǎn）破天荒刎颈之交（jǐng）始志不渝C．荫庇（yìn）跑龙套讷言敏行（nâ ）渺无音讯D．韶光（sháo）石膏像椎心泣血（zhuī）挑肥拣瘦2．下面语句中加点的成语，使用恰当的一项是A．进入岳麓山，古木参天，云雾缭绕，极目远眺，翠竹林海，群山起伏，一直延伸到与蓝天相接处，顿时你会产生一种歧路亡羊的感觉。
B．湘西凤凰是湖南著名的旅游景点，历来就有“中国最美的小城”之誉和“画乡”之称，境内人文史迹星罗棋布，自然景观不胜枚举。
C．联通版iPhone 4S正式首发销售，尽管苹果零售店已经宣布销售告罄，但站在苹果专卖店门口的果粉们却乐此不疲，久久不愿离去。
D．国务院派出的楼市督查组已结束督查，各地楼市成交陷入低迷，业内人士普遍认为，房价迟迟未现松动，新一轮调控政策呼之欲出。
3．下列各句中，没有语病的一项是A．马克·扎克伯格，Facebook的创始人，被人们冠以“盖茨第二”。
他拥有135亿美元的身家，也是全球最年轻的自行创业亿万富豪。
B．“感动中国人物”吴孟超虽有九十高龄，但以无尽赤忱善待病人，以赤子之爱对待肝胆外科事业，他凭医术，更凭仁爱感动了世人。
C．美国国务卿希拉里开始为期三天的访华行程，中美双方希望通过此次访问增进互信、扩大合作、加强对话，推动中美关系稳定向前发展。
2015年高考(257)湖南岳阳一中、湘阴一中高三12月月联考
2015年高考（257）湖南岳阳一中、湘阴一中高三12月月联考岳阳县一中湘阴县一中2015届高三12月月联考语文试题时量：150分钟分值：150分命题：湘阴一中蒋赞审题：湘阴一中高三语文备课组一、语言文字运用（12分。
每小题3分）我立马产生一种负疚感，在彻悟中摸索盘道退下塔去。
这时，我才发现所有的磴石都积有鸟粪，有些还粘连着羽毛。
就在弓身下退时，无意中发现塔壁的缝隙里鼓冒一束树根，死死地在青苔之中。
再环顾四周，依然见着于石壁上的藤蔓，或粗壮或瘦削，宛若蛇虬，相互在一起。
有些树根还伸展绿莹莹的卷须，成为根上之根，亮晶晶的水珠在上面，塔内如闪着点点星光。
1、文段中加点的字字音全部正确的一组是（）A．jizhntimnB．jinintiwnC．jizhntiwnD．jinintimn答案C2、下列汉字依次填入语段中空缺处，最恰当的一组是（）A．扎攀附连滴B．嵌攀附缠挂C．扎依附缠挂D．嵌依附连滴答案B3、下列各句中，没有语病的一句是（）A．家乐福、沃尔玛等超市皆出现价格欺诈行为，因为引进外资时的优惠政策纵容了某些企业的傲慢，现在不仅有些外资大店欺骗的是顾客，甚至还欺骗本地的企业及其员工。
B．一天上百万次，见证着国人参与两地的热情，教育、医疗、住房、就业……见诸于报端的重头报道无不回应着百姓的关切，努力寻找着问题的答案。
C．高密方面将围绕莫言旧居，打造一个莫言旧居乡村文化体验区，内容包括莫言小说中提到的红高粱酒坊、蛙码头、会唱歌的墙、透明的红萝卜、白狗秋千架、酒缸塔等。
D．一个民族是否真正实现文化自觉，其突出标志是培育一种为全体国人所共同持守的价值观念。
解析：选C（A项不仅有些外资大店语序不当；B项，见诸于语意重复。
D项两面对一面。
）4、给下列楹联的画线处依序填空，最恰当的一组是（）读书取正，读易取变，读骚取幽，读庄取，读汉文取坚，最有味岁月；与菊同野，与梅同，与莲同，与兰同芳，与海棠同韵，定自称花里神仙。
湖南省湘阴县第一中学2015届高三上学期第1次周考英语试题 含答案
湘阴一中2015届高三第一次周考英语试卷命题人：甘英审题人：吕思时间：45分钟总分：65分单项选择：(范围：三大从句1＊15=15’)21。
I’ll never forget those years ________ I lived in the country with the farmers，________ has a great effect on my later life.A．in which；that B．when；which C．which；that D．when；who22。
———why not go out to play basketball this afternoon?——- Sorry。
I'll be dealing with the case ____ we think deserve immediate attention。
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which B。
where C. when D。
what23. Where do you think ________ he ________ the computer？A．that;bought B．has；bought C．did;buy D．不填；bought24. The officials travelled westwards to Central Asia and arrived in ______ is today Afghanistan。
A．where B．what C．that D．which25. She found her calculator ________ she lost it。
A．that B．where C．in which D．when 26。
It was ________ that all of us went out for a walk。
A．such fine weather B．so fine weather C．such fine a day D．so a fine day27. ________ great difficulties the future may have in store for us，we will keep up until we finally achieve our goals。
湖南省湘阴县第一中学2015届高三上学期第9次周考英语试题含答案
湘阴一中2015届英语周考试卷（九）时量：45 分钟总分：65 分命题：吕思审题：陈煜娜Part 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.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 spent22. 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 won23. This is a simple idea, ________ is hard to put into practice.A. oneB. thatC. itD. one that24. Tony eventually realized his childhood dream ___ he could play on one of the top teams.A. whichB. thatC. of whichD. where25. Trish Keenan, for ____ life was a discovery, was a great British singer.A. whoseB. whomC. whichD. that26. It never will rain roses. __________ we want to have more roses. we must planttrees.A. WhenB. UnlessC. UntilD. While27. Damage caused by flooding in the small town ________ by a government official, and the total loss was reported last Monday.A. is inspectedB. is being inspectedC. was being inspectedD. had been inspected28. －Mr. Harry, we want to hear what you think about the reform being carried outin our school.－OK, I ___ to that.A. am comingB. have comeC. cameD. come29. —When did you first pay a visit to America?—As early as the 1980s, but I ________ there for only a few weeks.A. had stayedB. would stayC. stayed D were staying30. The child tiptoed quietly to the bird, but ________ into the forest when he was about to catch it.A. flew it awayB. away flew itC. away it flewD. flew away it31. 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 he32. ___ it rain tomorrow, we would have to cancel the football match.A. WereB. WouldC. ShouldD. Will33. I am so glad that my job interview ________ be so successful, which is far from my expectation.A. mightB. wouldC. shouldD. must34. I have always been honest and straightforward, and it doe sn’t matter ___ I’mtalking to.A. who is it thatB. who it is thatC. it is who thatD. it is whom that35. --- 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 youSection 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 the blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.In the middle of a beautiful day, I was feeling lost, as if the world was crashing on me. didn't know which way to go, except to head out to the countryside. I went to the spot where I used to take my kids-when I still had kids. Now they had 36 and were leaving.I was sitting alone in my car when I saw a man in his seventies, whose problem appeared bigger than mine. He stood near the edge of the road, 37 a kite spindle(风筝线锭) in his hands. Apparently, lost in thought, he stared skyward. I 38 my neck to see how successful he had been in 39 the clouds. Following his string with my eyes, I almost lost 40 0f the other end. Finally, the kite rested on what seemed to be the highest branch of the 41 tree in the park. Obviously, that was his grandson's kite! The kite was a replica (复制品) of a beautiful bald eagle, and its wings spread 42 0pen. Grandpa had only one 43 to his problem: cut the string."You wanted it to fly as high as it could. Bill. didn't you?" "Yes, Grandpa, 44 wanted to keep it forever. " "There just comes a time when the only thing you can do is to cut the string and let it go. Perhaps by doing that, when it flies very high like real eagles do, it will come back to us. " Grandpa said.I 45 how the old man cut the string to let fly the kite. As the two walked away, looked to the 46 . There I saw my answer, too. Today I have to cut the final strings that kept my two boys 47 my reach. Though I want to keep them forever, I have taught them to fly like an eagle. Maybe by doing this, when it's time to soar like real eagles do. one day they would come back to me.36. A. grown up B. turned up C. picked up D. taken up37. A. carrying B. grabbing C. keeping D. holding38. A. raised B. spread C. stretched D. expanded39. A. reaching B. touching C. getting D. climbing40. A. scene B. sight C. interest D. control41. A. thickest B. strongest C. tallest D. largest42. A. widely B. wide C. tightly D. closely43. A. method B. hope C. solution D. result44. A. and B. so C. or D. but45. A. sensed B. glanced C. watched D. found46. A. car B. sky C. kite D. tree47. A. within B. in C. beyond D. withSection C (12 marks)Directions: Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the context.Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strength. When you go 48. _________ hardships a nd decide not to surrender, that is strength. Don’t worry them because some of the most beautiful things 49. ________ we have in life come from only changes and mistakes. Struggles increase your inner strength. You can’t always realize what you can do until you get 50. ________chance to actually do that. The hard times in your life give you the opportunity to prove 51. ________. Every struggle in your life makes you stronger and 52. ________ confident and productive. Hard times help you realize your inner strength. Remember, hard times do 53. ________ create heroes. It is during the hard times that the hero within us is revealed.Be strong, because things will get better one day. It might be stormy now, 54. ________ it can’t rain forever. 55. ________ a matter of fact, the most important lessons in your life are learned through hard times and struggles. So discover your inner strength and find out what you can do!Part Ⅲ Reading Comprehension (30 points)Someday a stranger will read your email without your permission or scan the Website you've visited, or perhaps someone will casually glance through your credit card purchases or cell phone bills to find out your shopping preferences or calling habits. In fact, it's likely that some of these things have already happened to you. Who would watch you without your permission? It might be a spouse, a girl friend, a marketing company, a boss, a cop or a criminal. Whoever it is, they will see you in a way you never be intended to be seen the 21st century replacement of being caught naked. Psychologists tell us boundaries are healthy, that it's important to revealyourself to friends, family and lovers in stages, at appropriate times. But few boundaries remain. The digital bread crumbs (碎屑) you leave everywhere make it easy for strangers to reconstruct who you are, where you are and what you like. In some cases, a simple Google search can reveal what you think. Like it or not, increasingly we live in a world where you simply cannot keep a secret.The key question is: Does that matter?For many Americans, the answer apparently is "no"．When opinion polls ask Americans about privacy, most say they are concerned about losing it.A survey found a strong bad feeling about privacy, with 60 percent of respondents saying they feel their privacy is "slipping away, and that bothers me"．But people say one thing and do another. Only a tiny part of Americans change any behaviors in an effort to preserve their privacy. Few people turn down a discount at tollbooths (收费站) to avoid using the EZPass system that can track automobile movements. And few turn down supermarket loyalty cards. Privacy economist Alessandro Acquisti has run a series of tests that reveal people will give away personal information like Social Security numbers just to get their hands on a pitiful 50centoff coupon (优惠券)．But privacy does matter-at least sometimes. It's like health: When you have it, you don't notice it. Only when it's gone do you wish you'd done more to protect it.56.What does the author mean by saying "the 21st century replacement of being caughtnaked"? ( )A. People's personal information is easily accessed without their knowledge.B. In the 21st century people try every means to look into others' secrets.C. People tend to be more frank with each other in the information age.D. Criminals are easily caught on the spot with advanced technology.57. What would psychologists advise on the relationships between friends? ( )A. Friends should open their hearts to each other.B. Friends should always be faithful to each other.C. There should be a distance even between friends.D. There should be fewer arguments between friends.58．Why does the author say "we live in a world where you simply cannot keep a secret"? ( )A．Modern society has finally developed into an open society.B．People leave traces around when using modern technology.C．There are always people who are curious about others' affairs.D．Many search engines benefit from giving away people's identities.59．What do most Americans do as for privacy protection?A．They change behaviors that might disclose their identity.B．They use various loyalty cards for business transactions (交易)．C．They rely more and more on electronic devices.D．They talk a lot but hardly do anything about it.60．According to the passage, privacy is like health because ________.A. people will make every effort to keep itB. its importance is rarely understoodC. it is something that can easily be lostD. people don't treasure it until they lose itPart Ⅳ Writing (45 points)SECTION B (10 marks) Read the following passage. Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage and the required words limit.As a young man, Al was a skilled artist, a potter. He had a wife and two fine sons. One night, his older son developed a severe stomachache. Thinking it was only somecommon intestinal（肠的）disorder, neither Al nor his wife took the condition very seriously. But the disease was actually acute appendicitis (阑尾炎), and the boy died suddenly that night.Knowing the death could have been prevented if he had only realized the seriousness of the situation, Al's emotional health declined under the enormous burden of his guilt. To make matters worse his wife left him a short time later, leaving him alone with his six-year-old younger son. The hurt and pain of the two situations were more than Al could handle, and he became an alcoholic.As the alcoholism progressed, Al began to lose everything he possessed — his home, his land, his art objects, everything. Eventually Al died alone in a San Francisco motel room.When I heard of Al's death, I thought, “What a complete failure!” “What a totally wasted life”.As time went by, I began to re-evaluate my earlier harsh judgment. You see, I knew Al's now adult son, Ernie. He is one of the kindest, most caring, most loving men I have ever known. I watched Ernie with his children and saw the free flow of love between them. I knew that kindness and caring had to come from somewhere.I hadn't heard Ernie talk much about his father. One day I worked up my courage to ask him. "I'm really puzzled by something," I said. "I know your father was basically the only one to raise you. What on earth did he do so that you became such a special person?"Ernie sat quietly and reflected for a few moments. Then he said, "From my earliest memories as a child until I left home at 18, Al came into my room every night, gave me a kiss and said, 'I love you, son.'"Tears came to my eyes as I realized what a fool I had been to judge Al as a failure. He had not left any material possessions behind, but he had been a kind loving father, and he left behind one of the finest, most giving man I have ever known.81. Why was Al in guilt? (no more than 12 words)__________________________________________________________________82. Where did Al die? (no more than 5words)__________________________________________________________________83. What made Al addicted to alcohol? (no more than 10 words)__________________________________________________________________84. What did Al’s son Ernie learn from his father? (no more than 11 words) __________________________________________________________________湘阴一中2015届英语周考试卷（九）时量：45 分钟总分：65 分命题：陈煜娜审题：易蓉姓名：_________得分：_________单项选择：(15’)完形填空一：(18’)完形填空二：(12’)48. ________ 49. ________ 50. ________ 51. ________52. ________ 53. ________ 54. ________ 55. ________阅读理解：(10’)56---60:___________________阅读简答(10’)81. __________________________________________________________________82. __________________________________________________________________83. __________________________________________________________________84. __________________________________________________________________湘阴一中2015届英语周考试卷（九）答案21-35：DADBB ADACC CCCBD36-47：ADCABCBCDCBA48-55：through that a yourself/yourselves more not but As56-60: ACBDD81. Because his older son’s death could have been prevented.Or: Because both he and his wife didn’t take the illness seriously.82. In a motel room.83. His older son’s death and his wife’s leaving (him).84. Love (of the family members) is more important than material possessions. Or: Love of the family members is important.。
湖南省岳阳县一中高一年级2015-2016年度下期期末考试英语试题
湖南省岳阳县一中高一年级2015-2016年度下期期末考试英语科试题时量：120分钟分值：150分第Ⅰ卷第一部分听力( 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.Why did the woman have to walk?A.Her car was broken down.B.Her car was borrowed.C.Her car was stolen.2.How much could the woman save according to the man?A.15 bucks.B.20 bucks.C.30 bucks.3.What did the boy do this morning?A.He had a history lesson.B.He had a chemistry lesson.C.He attended a meeting.4.What should kids do according to the man?A.Eat more potatoes.B.Do more exercises.C.Watch more TV.5.What time will the woman arrive?A.At 1:45 pm.B.At 2:00 pm.C.At 2:15 pm.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，并标在试卷的相应位置。
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。
听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。
高中英语真题-十二校2015届高三英语12月联考试题
高中英语真题:十二校2015届高三英语12月联考试题第I卷（共103分）I. Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations b etween two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a questi on will be asked about what was said. The conversations and th e questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a convers ation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. $100. B. $40. C. $20.D. $60.2. A. Go to see a movie.B. Leave for .C. Meet her aunt at the station.D. Prepare a party.3. A. She doesn’t have any time.B. It doesn’t bother her to wait.C. She’s never had to wait before.D. She hasn’t seen anyone at all.4. A. History. B. Mathematics.C. Literature.D. Politics.5. A. She is only too pleased to come.B. She was an excellent mountain-climber.C. She didn’t go in for mountaineering.D. She was too busy to come.6. A. Read an article on political science.B. Read more than one article.C. Present a different theory to the class.D. Choose a better article to read.7. A. Place another order.B. Call on to check on it.C. Wait patiently.D. Go and find the furniture.8. A. She regards it as an exercise.B. She wants to save money.C. She loves doing anything that is new.D. Her office isn’t very far.9. A. At home.B. At the riverside.C. At the health center.D. At his office.10. A. He needs to find a new job.B. He can’t find his keys.C. His car needs to be repaired.D. He doesn’t know where his keys are.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages. The passages will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken o nly once. When you hear a question, read the four possible ans wers on your paper and decide which one would be the best an swer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. The doctor was not very experienced.B. The doctor hadn’t seen the medical reports.C. The patient di dn’t work well with the doctor.D. The patient was misunderstood by the doctor.12. A. The doctor treated her with the help of her previous doct ors.B. The doctor always listened to her and believed her.C. The doctor treated her as a hopeless patient.D. The doctor treated her with strong medicines.13. A. To change her job.B. To keep a closer relationship with her family.C. To send him a note every day.D. To get married.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. A piece of equipment.B. The workbook of the laboratory course.C. The framework of the laboratory course.D. One experiment of the laboratory course.15. A. The students must follow the instructions carefully.B. A great deal of equipment is available to all the students.C. Students can make their own choices about the activities.D. Homework must be handed in according to instructions.16. A. The activities are to be done in class.B. The activities take less time than the experiment.C. The students are not required to do the activities.D. Few detailed instructions are given for the activities.Section CDirections: In Section C, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each conv ersation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you hear.Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation: Complete the report form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: After reading the passages below, fill in the blanks t o make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For t he blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper fo rm of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that be st fits each blank.(A)Learning inWe can always hear voices comparing the educational systems in China and the . It’s true that there exist a lot of differences, b ut this cannot be an excuse (25) ______ having a passive attitud e toward studying in .When I came back from the US last year and continued my s enior middle school education in , I sensed many great differen ces. I thought that school in was too hard, and that we didn’t do enough fun exercise except running around playgrounds together. I was not patient enough and I couldn’t help but (26)______ (cry) to my mom. In short, I (27) ______ not face the changes an d the pressure.After a long talk with my mother, I realized that though high s chool life in is (28) ______ (hard), it can give us more. The pres sure helps us learn the true meaning of competition before we s tep into society, which gives us a (29) ______ (determine) heart and teaches us to step forward (30) ______ ______ ______ the r eality is. It’s like climbing a mountain, which might make you diz zy and nervous, but the top is always there waiting for you as lo ng as you are strong enough (31) ______ (take) one more step. Meanwhile, an easy life is not always good for us. Even som e of my American friends call (32)______ “lazy Americans”, bec ause the school in the is not always easy. When they go to coll ege, they also need to work very hard. We complain mainly bec ause we can’t see the whole picture.Sometimes we just simply listen to others’ words without thin king about (33) ______t hey’re true. We can’t always complain. I nstead, we all need to understand that success takes efforts an d tears.(B)Science – A way of ThinkingMany scientists, from their earlier work, have enough knowledge to make good guess as to the solution to a problem which (34 ) ______(work) on. In making new discoveries, they may use the trial-and-error method, they may draw on past experiences, or they may try to find out (35) ______others have discovered. They may de sign new investigations and new ways of testing their results. S cientists have to train themselves to use their brains efficiently. For example, when Thomas A. Edison was trying to make an el ectric lamp, he needed the only substance inside the bulb (36) ______would glow brightly without burning up quickly. He tried more than one thousand times (37) ______he found the exact s ubstance he could use. After he had experimented for a long ti me, someone asked Mr. Edison whether he was discouraged at the waste of time. He replied, “I have not been wasting time. I ( 38)______ (find) one thousand materials that won’t work. Now I can look for others.”Edison’s statement is very important. Abov e all, scientists demand to know when and where they are wron g. A good question to ask in science is not “Am I right?” but “Am I wrong?”.Scientists spend many years of study (39) ______ (train) thems elves to use their brains and the tools of investigation. They als o use each other’s work. Isaac Newton, (40) who is ______ uniq ue British scientist, said he saw further than others because hestood on the shoulders of giants.Section BDirections: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.Grammar is universal and plays a vital part in every language. So the question which has puzzled many linguists is: who creat ed grammar?In order to answer the question of how complex languages are ＿41＿ formed, the researcher needs to observe how languages are started from scratch. To find out how grammar is created, som eone needs to be present at the time of a language’s creation, documenting its ＿42＿. At first, it seems that this question is impossible to answer. Amazingly, this is possible.Some of the most recent languages ＿43＿ due to the Atlantic slave trade, when slaves from a number o f different ethnicities were forced to work together under the col onizer’s＿44＿. Since they had no opportunity to learn each other’s languag es, they developed a make-shift language called a pidgin (混杂语). Pidgins are strings of words ＿45＿ from the language of the landowner. Interestingly, however, all it takes for a pidgin to become a complex language is for a g roup of children to be exposed to it at the time when they learn t heir mother tongue. Slave children did not ＿46＿ copy the strings of words uttered by their elders, they ＿47＿ their words to create a new language.Further evidence of this can be seen in studying sign languages for the deaf. Previously, all deaf people were isolated from eac h other, but in 1979 a government introduced schools for the de af. Although children were taught speech and lip reading in the classroom, in the playgrounds they began to invent their own si gn system, which was basically a pidgin. Each child used the si gns differently, and there was no ＿48＿ grammar. However, when this inventive sign system was already around, a quite different sign language was developed. Therefore it would appear that even the most widespread langu ages were partly created by children. Children appear to have i nnate (天生的) grammatical machinery in their brains, which springs to life when they are first trying to make ＿49＿ of the world around them. Their minds can serve to create ＿50＿, complex structures, even when there is no existing grammar for them to copy.III. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections: For each blank in the following passage there are fo ur words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank wi th the word or phrase that best fits the context.Ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle viewed laughter as “a bod ily exercise precious to health.” But ＿51＿ some claims to the contrary, laughing quietly probably has lit tle influence on physical fitness. Laughter does ＿52＿ short-term changes in the activity of the heart and its blood vessels, boosting heart rate and oxygen consumption. But because hard l aughter is difficult to ＿53＿, a good laugh is unlikely to have ＿54＿ benefits the way, say, walking or jogging does.＿55＿, instead of stretching muscles tightly to build them, as exerci se does, laughter apparently accomplishes the ＿56＿. Studies dating back to the 1930s indicate that laughter57＿ muscles, decreasing muscle tone for up to 45 minutes after t he noisy laugh dies down.Such bodily reaction might imaginably help moderate the effect s of psychological stress. After all, the act of laughing probably does give rise to other types of ＿58＿ feedback that improve an individual’s emotional state. ＿59＿ one classical theory of emotion, our feelings are partially root ed in physical reactions. It was argued at the end of the 19th ce ntury that humans do not cry because they are sad but they bec ome sad when the tears begin to flow.Although sadness also comes before tears, evidence suggests that emotions can flow from muscular ＿60＿. In an experiment published in 1988, social psychologist FritzStrack of the University of würzburg in Germany and his collea gues asked volunteers to ＿61＿ a pen either with their teeth – thereby creating an artificial sm ile – or with their lips, which would cause a(n) ＿62＿ expression. Those forced to exercise their smiling muscles ＿63＿ more cheerfully to funny cartoons than did those whose mou ths were contracted in a frown, ＿64＿ that expressions may influence emotions rather than just the other way around. ＿65＿, the physical act of laughter could improve mood.51. A. among B. exceptC. despiteD. like52. A. reflect B. demand C. indicateD. produce53. A. release B. maintain C. evaluateD. observe54. A. measurable B. manageableC. affordableD. renewable55. A. In turn B. In factC. In additionD. In brief56. A. opposite B. reverse C. functionD. average57. A. hardens B. weakensC. tightensD. relaxes58. A. physical B. mentalC. subconsciousD. internal59. A. Owing to B. According to C. Due toD. As for60. A. stimulus B. responses C. reflectionD. operation61. A. fetch B. bite C. pickD. hold62. A. disappointed B. excited C. joyfulD. funny63. A. alerted B. contributed C. turnedD. reacted64. A. suggesting B. requiringC. mentioningD. supposing65. A. Eventually B. Consequently C. SimilarlyD. CoincidentallySection BDirections: Read the following three passages. Each passage i s followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For e ach of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choo se the one that fits best according to the information given in th e passage you have just read.(A).Working with a group of baboons (狒狒) in the Namibian desert, Dr. Alecia Carter of the Department of Zoology, set baboons learning tasks involving a novel food and a familiar food hidden in a box. Some baboons were given t he chance to watch another baboon who already knew how to s olve the task, while others had to learn for themselves. To work out how brave or anxious the baboons were, Dr. Carter present ed them either with a novel food or a threat in the form of a mod el of a poisonous snake.She found that personality had a major impact on learning. The braver baboons learnt, but the shy ones did not learn the task al though they watched the baboon perform the task of finding the novel food just as long as the brave ones did. In effect, despite being made aware of what to do, they were still too shy to do w hat the experienced baboon did.The findings may impact how we understand the formation of c ulture in societies through social learning. If some individuals ar e unable to get information from others because they don’t asso ciate with the knowledgeable individuals, or they are too shy to use the information once they have it, information may not trave l between all group members, preventing the formation of a cult ure based on social learning.66. What is the first paragraph mainly about?A. The design of Dr. Carter’s research.B. The results of Dr. Carter’s research.C. The purpose of Dr. Carter’s research.D. The significance of Dr. Carter’s research.67. According to the research, which baboons are more likely to complete a new learning task?A. Those that have more experience.B. Those that can avoid potential risks.C. Those that like to work independently.D. Those that feel anxious about learning.68. Which best illustrates the “mismatch” mentioned in Paragra ph 4?A. Some baboons are intelligent but slow in learning.B. Some baboons are shy but active in social activities.C. Some baboons observe others but don’t follow them.D. Some baboons perform new tasks but don’t concentrate.69. 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What taxi services can a tourist to have according to the pa ssage?a. specially-tailored tours aroundb. transfers between the terminals at the airportc. personalized tours beyondd. transfers between the airport and the citye. hourly private taxi servicef. airport & city goods deliveryA. a, d, eB. a, b, fC. b, c, eD. c, d, f71. If a tourist goes to the airport in a MaxiCab at 5 a.m. and pa ys by credit card, he / she has to pay _________.A. $47B. $38.5C. $55D. $51.772. If a tourist group intends to book one of the suggested tours in a 6-seater MaxiCab, it ________.A. has to register at .sgB. can choose the time and place to collect the groupC. may apply to the Singapore Tourism BoardD. must first pay at least $105 as deposit73. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage ?A. A MaxiCab driver can stop on the way on request with extra charges.B. The cabby tour can show you around in the night time.C. A MaxiCab taxi tourist guide isn’t allowed to add scenic spot s en route.D. Specially-trained taxi drivers operate various tours around .(C)Because I am extremely vulnerable to both slick advertising a nd peer pressure, I’ve been thinking about getting an iPad. But here’s the problem: I’m cheap, and the iPad’s not. If I’m going t o fork over at least $499 for a new device, I want to try it out an d make sure it’s not just a larger, shinier version of my iPhone.But if I went to my local Apple Store, I’d get to spend only a few minutes testing out the machine. I wanted more time than that, so I rented one for $15 a day from a guy on SnapGoods.The Internet start-up in Brooklyn runs on simple reasoning: there are people who want to borrow stuff – camping equipment, food processors, rob ot vacuums, etc. – and there are people who have stuff they wa nt to lend. SnapGoods helps these two groups connect over the Web. SnapGoods is one of many sites that have sprung up to f acilitate offline sharing. Some sites have a narrow, obvious focu s (like ) while others are more obscure (N eighborhood Fruit helps people share what’s growing in their ya rds or find fruit trees on public land). But regardless of whether t he sharing is free or involves a fee, these transactions often co me with a stick-it-to-the-man attitude. “Borrow these things from your neighbors,” reads one earnest request on , “The owner-ship has SAILED!”All of these sites are encouraging something academics call col laborative consumption – in other words, peer-to-peer sharing or renting. Renting something you don’t need to us e very often makes a lot more sense than buying it and letting itcollect dust in your garage. There’s a green aspect as well, sin ce sharing helps cut down on overall use of resources. But one of collaborative consumption’s most surprising benefits turns ou t to be social. In an era when families are scattered around the country and we may not know the people down the street from us, sharing things – even with strangers we’ve just met online –allows us to make meaningful connections.“This isn’t just about saving the environment or saving a dollar,” says SnapGoods CEO Ron Williams, who came up with the id ea after renting a stranger’s motorcycle via Craigslist. “This is a bout saving yourself by making informed consumer decisions.”I’m not sure if I got a thrill when I borrowed Goodwin’s iPad, but it did feel good to make a connection. In the end, though, I deci ded not to purchase an iPad. Sorry, Steve Jobs. I’m just not tha t into owning things anymore.74. Which of the following is NOT a reason for the author’s renti ng an iPad instead of buying one?A. The iPad is expensive and the author wants to make sure a n iPad is worthy.B. He has already got an iPhone and expects to test the better quality of iPad.C. The local Apple Store only offters limited time to test out the machine.D. The iPad is so expensive that he cannot afford it.75. SnapGoods is a website which________.A. facilitates online sharingB. helps people borrow things from their neighborsC. connects borrowers and lenders for stuff sharingD. sells iPad online76. What is Ron Williams’ attitude towards collaborative consu mption?A. FavorableB. CriticalC. IndifferentD. Not known77. Which of the following can best serve as the title of the pass age?A. SnapGoods: a For ShoppingB. Borrow, Don’t Buy: Websites That Let Strangers ShareC. Why Do I RentD. Tips For Selling Things On the InternetSection CDirections: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words. Ambitious “go getters” (people energetic and eager to succeed) earn more money throughout their lives – but the “price” is that they have poorer health and die younger. They are also not mu ch happier than less ambitious people.A new study tracked 717 high achievers who attended universiti es such as , Harvard and Yale, as well as high ability individual s who di dn’t attend universities. The researchers assume that hi ghly ambitious people may devote so much time to their jobs th at they neglect areas of life proven to help people live long, hap py life.The study focused on people born in the first half of the 20th ce ntury, and tracked them to the end of their lives. “Ambitious kids had higher educational attainment, attended highly esteemed u niversities, worked in more prestigious (有声望的) occupations, and earned more,” says Timothy Judge, profes sor of management at the University of Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business.“So, it would seem that they are prepared to ‘have it all.’ Howev er, we determined that ambition has a much weaker effect on lif e satisfaction and actually a slightly negative impact on longevit y (how long people lived).“So, yes, ambitious people do achieve more successful careers, but that doesn’t seem to translate into leading happier or healt hier lives.” Judge used a complex formula to judge ambition at every stage of life – and to divide high-ability individuals into “ambitious” and “less ambitious” groups. “If ambition has its positive effects, and in terms of career succe ss it certainly seems that it does, our study also suggests that it carries with it some cost,” Prof Judge says.“Despite their many accomplishments, ambitious people are onl y slightly happier than their less-ambitious counterparts, and they actually live somewhat shorter lives.”“Perhaps the investments they make in their careers come at th e expense of the things we know affect longevity: healthy behav iors, stable relationships and deep social networks.”“If your biggest wish for your children is that they lead happy an d healthy lives, you might not want to overemphasize professio nal success. There are limits to what our ambitions bring us – or our children.(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TWELVE WORDS)78. According to the passage, ambitious people have greater e arning power in their life, but at the cost of their ___________. 79. Who were followed and studied by the researchers in the new study?_______________________________________________.80. What are the factors that affect people’s longevity?_______________________________________________.81. Parents who expect their children to live a happy and health y life should __________.第II卷（共47分）I. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.1．新出台的高考政策将在一定程度上影响我国教育的发展。
湖南省湘阴县第一中学高三英语上学期第一次月考试题
湘阴一中2015届第一次月考英语试卷时量：120分钟总分：150分PARTⅠ 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 then choose the best answer for each question.You will hear each conversation TWICE.Example :When will the magazine probably arrive?A. Wednesday．B. Thursday．C. Friday．The answer is B．Conversation 11. What is the possible relationship between the man and the woman?A. Hotel servant and guest.B. Waiter and customer.C. Host and cleaner.2. How often is the woman coming?A. Every Friday.B. Every Saturday.C. Every three hours. Conversation 23. What are they talking about?A. Chinese history and culture.B. A TV program.C. A radio program.4. How does the woman find the show?A. She doesn’t care about it.B. She shows great interest in it.C. She feels i t’s just so-so.Conversation 35. Where does the conversation take place?A. At a restaurant.B. In a hotel.C. At home.6. What will the man do?A. Make a call to Room Service.B. Go to a restaurant.C. Go out and buy something to eat.Conversation 47. What is the man doing now?A. Renting a flat.B. Holding a party.C. Changing furniture.8. How many questions did the man ask the woman?A. Two.B. Three.C. Four.9. What will the man most probably do after the conversation?A. Help the woman to move house.B. Go back to call his schoolmates in.C. Sign an agreement with the woman.Conversation 510. What is the woman planning to do?A. Move to a warmer area.B. Study at a different school.C. Start a new programme at State College.11. How long has the woman been studying at State College?A. Since the mid-spring.B. Since the summer.C. For a year and a half.12. What concern does the woman have about West University?A. It’s not famous.B. She may not get accepted there.C. She ca n’t get a good recommendation there.Conversation 613. Who worked at the boys’ camp last summer?A. Steve.B. Steve’s sister.C. Wendy.14. Why does the woman want to get a job at the hotel?A. One of her friends worked there last summer.B. She can make good money there.C. She likes making beds and cleaning bathrooms.15. What kind of jobs is the man interested in now?A. A job connected with his studies.B. Working indoors.C. Cuttin g grass. 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.Drinking You may not buy alcohol if you are under the age of17._____________Noise Don’t make unnecessary noise particularly 18._______19.________ The traffic moves on the left side of the road.Smoking If you’re under 16, buying cigarettes or tobacco is20____________PARTⅡ LAGUAGE 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. If you have a job, _________ yourself to it and finally you’ll succeed.A. devoteB. devotedC. devotingD. to devote22. In our school campus there are a few flowers similar to _________ described inthis magazine.A. themB. theseC. thoseD. ones23. I promise you ______ be rewarded for any useful clues to the missing document.A. shallB. mayC. have toD. would24. For many years, people ______ of seeing subway times in Changsha. However,building subways has been more difficult than predicted.A. had dreamedB. have dreamed C dreamed D dream25. ______ you may have, you should have determination to face the challenge.A. However a serious problemB. What a serious problemC. However serious a problemD. What serious a problem26. Jane doesn’t want to find a job in Beijing as she thinks if she ______ there,she wouldn’t be able to see her parents often.A. worksB. would workC. had workedD. were to work27. ----Do we have to wear our school uniforms tomorrow?---- I think so. We ______ the coming-of-age ceremony in the afternoon.A .will be attending B. have attended C .attend D. attended28. By the time Jack returned from Europe, his son ______ from college.A. graduatedB. has graduatedC. had been graduatingD. had graduated29. The silence of the library is sometimes broken by a sudden cough or the soundof pages _____.A. turningB. turnedC. being turnedD. having turned30. Not until they moved into the apartment a girl had been killed in it．A. they did knowB. they knewC. didn't they knowD. did they know31. How exited I am! Today I received my Admission Letter! My wish ______ to an idealuniversity has finally come true!A. goingB. to goC. wentD. having gone32. The place _____ the house is supposed to be bought should be ______ there area lot of trees and the neighbourhood is very quiet.A. which; whereB. at which; whichC. in which; whereD. which; in which33. John’s never seen such a play in the Changsha Grand Theatre, _______?A. hasn’t heB. has heC. isn’t heD. is he34. After getting lost in a storm, a member of the navy team ______ four days later.A. rescuedB. was rescuedC. has rescuedD. had been rescued35. I really didn’t understand ______ made the captain desert the ship and escapealone without taking care of the passengers on board.A. what was itB. what it was thatC. it was what thatD. what was it thatSection 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 the blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.An old Farmer lived on a farm in the mountains with his young grandson. Each morning Grandpa was up early sitting at the kitchen table 36 his Bhagavat G eeta （薄伽梵歌）. His grandson wanted to be just like him and tried to imitate him in every way he could.One day the grandson asked, "Grandpa! I try to read the Bhagavat Geeta just like you but I don't understand it．and I forgot what I did understand as soon as I closed the book. What 37 does reading do?"The Grandfather quietly turned from putting coal in the stove and replied. "Take this coal basket down to the river and bring me back a basket of water. "The boy did as he was told, but all the water 38 before he got back to the house.The grandfather laughed and said, "You'll have to move a little more 39 next time. " Then he sent the boy back to the river with the basket to try again. This time the boy ran faster, but again the basket was 40 before he returned home.41 , he told his grandfather that it was impossible to carry water in a basket, and he went to get a bucket instead．The old man said, "I don't want a bucket of water; I want a basket of water. You're just not trying hard enough. " 42 he went out of the door to watch the boy try again.The boy again dipped the basket into river and ran hard, but when he 43 his grandfather the basket was again empty. Out of breath, he said. "See Grandpa, it's useless!""So you think it is useless?" The old man said, " Look at the basket. "The boy looked at the basket and for the first time realized that the basket was 44 It had been transformed from a dirty old coal basket and was now 45 ,inside and out."Son, that's what 46 when you read the Bhagavat Geeta. You might not understand or remember everything, but when you read it, you will be 47 , inside and out. That is the work of Krishna （Guruji） in our lives. "36. A. showing B. arranging C. writing D. reading37. A. task B. harm C. good D. importance38. A. ran away B. got off C. set out D. leaked out39. A. quietly B. quickly C. slowly D. carefully40. A. empty B. broken C. heavy D. dirty41. A. Hopefully B. Happily C. Out of breath D. Out of control42. A. This time B. At a time C. Ahead of time D. At the same time43. A. reached B. left C. followed D. asked44. A. wet B. different C. worn-out D. new45. A. light B. popular C. clean D. complete46. A. means B. matters C. takes D. happens47. A. instructed B. changed C. reminded D. interested Section C (12 marks)Directions: Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the context.I’d been interested in China since I was thirteen. I had seen television movie Kung Fu 48 decided right away that peace of mind and a shaved head were 49 I had always wanted. My parents supported my interest, buying all sorts of books about Kung Fu and Chinese art for me. 50 even agreed I went to a Kung Fu school, 51 they did not let me shave my head. I practiced several hours a day, trying to overcome pain 52 walking to school barefoot in the snow. I enjoyed all of this so 53 that my interest continued through high school, and spread to wanting to learn Chinese painting and then 54 language itself.I went to Yale and majored in Chinese literature. By the time I finished college,I was fluent in Mandarin (普通话). Strangely, I had no desire to go to China; and55 , I have never liked traveling much. I did need a job, though, so I applied to and was accepted by the Yale-China association to teach English in Changsha from August 1982 to July 1984.PART Ⅲ READI NG COMPREHENTION (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.(A)I have always known my kids use digital communications equipment a lot. But my cellphone bill last month really grabbed my attention. My son had come up to nearly 2,000 incoming text messages, and had sent nearly as many. Of course, he was out of school for the summer and communicating more with friends from a distance.Nevertheless, he found time to keep a summer job and complete a college course in between all that typing with thumb.I was even more surprised to learn that my son is normal. "Teenagers with cellphones each send and receive 2,272 text messages a month on average, " Nielsen Mobile said.Some experts regret that all that keyboard jabber(键盘闲聊) is making our kids stupid, unable to read non-verbal cues such as facial expressions, gestures, posture and other silent signals of mood and attitude. Unlike phones, text messaging doesn't even allow transmission of tone of voice or pauses, says Mark Bauerlein, author called The Dumbest Generation: How the Digital Age Stupefies Young Americans and Jeopardizes Our Future.Beyond that, though, I'm not sure I see as much harm as critics of this trend. I' ve posted before on how I initially tried to control my kids' texting. But over time, I have seen my son suffer no apparent ill effects, and he gains a big benefit, continuing contact with others.I don't think texting make kids stupid. It may make them annoying, when they try to text and talk to you at the same time. And it may make them distracted. when buzzing text message interrupt efforts to noodle out a math problem or finish reading for school.But I don't see texting harming teens' ability to communicate. My son is as accustomed to nonverbal cues as any older members of our family. I have found him more engaged and easier to communicate with from a great distance. Because he is constantly available by means of text message and responds with faithfulness and speed.56. What is Mark Bauerlein’s attitude to texting?A. It is convenient for teens to communicate with others.B. It is likely to cause trouble in understanding each other.C. It is convenient for teens to text and call at the same time.D. It will cause damage to the development of teens' intelligence.57. What would be the best title for this passage?A. For Teens, Texting Instead of TalkingB. For Parents, Caring Much for Their KidsC. Disadvantages of TextingD. The Effect of Communication58. What does the underlined word "distracted" in the fifth paragraph mean?A. Confused.B. Absent-minded.C. Comfortable.D. Bad-tempered.59. The author's attitude to texting is ___________ .A. objectiveB. opposedC. supportiveD. doubtful60. According to the passage, which of the statements is NOT true?A. It is normal for a teen to send or receive 60 text messages per day.B. Texting is a very popular way of communication among teens.C. The writer limited his son to send or receive messages at first.D. When texting, teens don't mind talki ng with you.(B)People in several American states may be surprised to see cars on city streets without a driver. Experimental driverless vehicles now are legal in Florida, Nevada and California. They are pointing the way to a future that is not far down the road. The high-tech company Google has a number of self-driving cars, which had covered 480,000 kilometers by August. Volvo is among the companies doing road tests and says it plans to sell driverless cars by 2020.In September, California Governor Jerry Brown signed an act to allow autonomous vehicles on the roads of his state. “ Today we're looking at science fi ction becoming tomorrow's reality-the driverless car. ”The technology for these cars includes cameras, radar and motion sensors. The systems have been improved through competitions sponsored by the U. S. government agency DARPA. Engineer Richard Mason of the Rand Corporation helped design driverless vehicles for DARPA challenge races.Cars have become much more fuel-efficient, and new electronic features are making Hondas safer, said Angie Nucci of Honda America. “ A camera on the passenger-side mirror actually engaged on your guiding screen so you can safely change lanes. ” Other safety features include warning systems on the front and the sides of the cars. The systems help drivers, but don't replace them. Curator Leslie Kendall of the Petersen Automotive Museum said autonomous cars will make the high ways safer.“By taking out drivers, you also remove most risks of an accident,” Kendall said. He said consumers, however, may be unwilling to lose control. “It may take them time to come to realize that the technology is indeed reliable, but it will have to prove itself first. ”Mason said the technology already works and the biggest challenge now is getting down the cost for driverless vehicles from hundreds of thousands of dollars to something more affordable. He said this will happen as the technology is improved.61. What can we learn from Paragraph 1?A. Driverless vehicles are now legal in the whole USA.B. Volvo will be the first to sell driverless cars.C. Google’s self-dr iving cars have covered a long distance.D. Driverless cars are pointing us a faraway future.62. We learn that Governor of California Jerry Brown_________.A. helped design self-driving cars.B. improved the self-driving car systems.C. considers self-driving cars science fiction.D. supports self-driving cars on roads.63. What is the role of the systems mentioned in Paragraph 3?A. They can take the place of drivers now.B. They can help people drive more safely.C. They can make cars run without fuel.D. They can help cars run much faster.64. According to Richard Mason, what is the biggest challenge for driverless cars?A. They are now too expensive for consumers.B. Their technical problems remain to be solved.C. They are not allowed to run on the road.D. They are more dangerous for people on the street.65. What's the best title of the passage?A. The benefits of the self-driving cars.B. The biggest challenge of the self-driving cars.C. Self-driving cars-science fiction future is near.D. Safer or more dangerous-self-driving cars.(C)Hungry For a WinA victor is, by definition, someone who wins a struggle or contest. However, that doesn’t mean he or she will live a proud and happy life ever after, as Katniss Everdeen is about to discover in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire.Catching Fire, out in Chinese theaters on Nov 21, is set in a futuristic society called Panem. Every year its government holds a televised fight to the death. Two teenagers from each of the 12 districts of Panem are chosen to compete.In the new film, last year’s victors Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence) and her partner Peeta are back home after winning the 74th Hunger Games. Katniss just wants to live a normal life. However, that never seems to happen. She has nightmares, which remind her that she is a killer.Her worst nightmare comes true when the annual Hunger Games arrive again. The teenager finds herself back in the competition along with Peeta. Since Katniss brings hope to Panem thro ugh her courage, President Snow plans to use this year’s Games to kill off Katniss and Peeta and in turn dampen the fires of rebellion.“This is the next step of Katniss’ heroism and the next part of her journey to finding out who she is really going to b e,” Lawrence told Reuters.Fast-paced and full of action, Catching Fire looks to outdo the success thatthe first film had in 2012. With a 97 percent rating on the movie review website Rotten Tomatoes, it is enjoying positive reviews. Critics have praised it for being faithful to the book written by American author Suzanne Collins. The Hollywood Reporter said that Catching Fire outshines the first movie a lot.Jennifer Lawrence, who won a best actress Oscar this year for her 2012 movieSilver Linings Playbook, has helped Catching Fire find success, Forbes pointed out.The 23-year-old actress does well playing a young lady who hates what she was forcedto do to stay alive yet is determined not to gi ve up.“Lawrence’s down-to-earth personality in real life won the hearts of the public. So given a wildly popular first film that blew everyone away, a rising fanbase and a lead performer beloved by the mainstream press and viewers, the sequel(续集) was always going to be big,” Forbes noted.66. The underlined word “dampen” in Paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to “_____”.A. holdB. lightC. reduceD. support67. Which of the following is TRUE about the film’s story according to the article?A. Every year 12 teenagers in total are chose n to join in the televised fight.B. Despite having won the 74th Hunger Games, Katniss doesn’t feel much joy.C. Katniss and Peeta are chosen once again to make the TV show more appealing.D. Jennifer Lawrence won a best actress Oscar this year for the first Hunger Gamesmovie.68. What are some reasons why Catching Fire will probably be successful?a. The previous film was successful.b. It is true to the original book’s story.c. Most of the reviews of the movie are positive.d. It has many famous stars in addition to Jennifer Lawrence.A. abcB. abdC. acdD. bcd69. In which column of a newspaper can readers find this article?A. Beautiful MindB. Campus TrendsC. Culture DiscoveryD. Society70. After reading the passage, we can infer that _______.A. President Snow thinks highly of Katniss and Peeta’s victoryB. Katniss decides to fight in the 75th Hunger Games because she loves itC. Critics hold a negative attitude to the first movie of Hunger GamesD. The personality of the leading actress contributes to the success of CatchingFirePART Ⅳ WRITING (45 marks)Section A (10 marks)Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in the numbered blankets by using the information from the passage. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.Cheating on exams is popular in colleges and statistics show that it has risen dramatically during the past score years. Students don’t feel ashamed to cheat on exams. Most of them don’t care about cheating on exams.Cheating on exams takes shape in various ways. Some students scribbled notes on small pieces of paper on which they had prepared for the exam, some took out their textbooks or reference books to copy, and still some adopted mobile phones as a way to cheat on exams. For instance, at the University of Nevada, students photographed test questions with their cell phone cameras, then sent them to classmates outside the exam room and got the answers back in text message. However, downloading other people’s writing on the Internet for plagiarism(剽窃) was found the easiest way. Mr. Dapremont said technology had made cheating easier, but added that pressure to succeed sometimes clouded everything and made students do things that they shouldn’t do. Students today feel more pressure to do well in order to graduate from school and land jobs.Whatever the reasons for cheating are, college officials say we must stop it. First, people will not be interested in studying any more with cheating. Second, they think studying isn’t meaningful. Third, others may be influenced negatively by people cheating on exams. Thus, we must ban cheating on exams. We should reduce opportunity of cheating on exams.Most Americans still believe that honesty is an important part of American character. For that reason, there are numerous watchdog committees at all levels of society. Although signs of dishonesty in school, business, and government seem much more numerous in recent years than in the past, could it be that we are getting better at uncovering such dishonesty?Many educators feel that as students gain confidence in themselves and their abilities, they are less likely to cheat.Title: Cheating on examsI. 71. __________◇being popular in colleges◇arising dramatically◇students 72. __________◇students not caring about itII. Means of cheating◇scribbling notes◇copying textbooks or reference books◇73. __________◇surfing the InternetIII.74. __________◇the lates t technology making one cheat 75. __________◇great pressure forcing students to do well to ensure 76. __________IV. Consequences◇cheating causing people not to be interested in studying◇people thinking studying doesn’t 77. __________◇people who 78. __________ influence others negativelyV.79. __________◇encouraging people 80. __________◇letting students believe in themselves and their abilitiesSection B (10 marks)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.We lived in a very quiet neighborhood. One evening I heard a loud crash in the street. Earlier that evening my wife had asked me to go to the store to get some soft drinks. It seemed like this would be a good time to let my teenager daughter Holly practice her driving.At dinner my son talked about how much he liked my truck. I enjoyed having it, but I said, “Guy, my heart is not set on that truck. I like it but it is just metal and won’t last forever. Never set your heart on anything that won’t last.”After hearing the loud noise, the whole family ra n outside. My son shouted, “Dad! Dad, Holly crashed your truck.”My heart sank and my mind was flooded with conflicting thoughts. Was anyone hurt? Who else was involved? As I ran to the door, I heard a voice in my heart say, “Here is a chance to show H olly what you really love. She’ll never forget it.”The accident had occurred in my own driveway. Holly had crashed my truck into our other vehicle, the family van (搬运车). In her inexperience, she had confused the brakes and the gas pedal. Holly was unhurt physically, but when I reached her, she was crying and saying, “Oh, Dad, I’m sorry. I know how much you love this truck.” I held her in my arms as she cried.Later that week a friend stopped by and asked what had happened to my truck.I told her the story. Her eyes moistened(湿润) and she said, “That happened to me when I was a girl. I borrowed my dad’s car and ran into a log that had fallen across the road. I ruined the car. When I got home my Dad knocked me to the ground and began to kick me.” Over 40 years later, she still felt the pain of that night. It was a deep wound on her soul.I remember how sad Holly was the night and how I comforted her. One day, whenHolly thinks back on her life, I want her to know that I love her a thousand timesmore than any piece of property. I repaired the van, but the dent (凹痕) in my truckis still there today. Every day it reminds me of what really matters in my life.81. Why did the father permit his daughter to drive his truck?(No more than 5 words) (2 marks)82. How did the accident happen?(No more than 11 words) (3 marks)83. What happened to the author’s friend after she ruined her dad’s car?(No more than 11 words) (2 marks)84. What does the writer try to tell us according to the passage?(No more than 10 words) (3 marks)Section C (25 marks)Directions: Write an English composition according to the instructions given belowin Chinese.现在的高三学生普遍都有这样的烦恼如:父母期望高,作业繁重，测试多，高考压力大等。
湖南省岳阳县一中高三英语上学期第三次月考试题(答案不全)
湖南省岳阳县一中2015届高三上学期第三次月考英语试卷时量：120分钟分值：150分Part I Listening Comprehension (30 marks)Section A (22.5 marks)Directions In this section, you’ll hear six conversations between two speakers. Listen carefully and then choose the best answer for each question.You will hear each conversation Twice.Conversation 11. Where does this conversation probably take place?A. In the airport.B. At a ticket office.C. On a plane.2. How much should the woman pay in all?A.4,600 yuan.B. 2,300 yuan.C. 1,300 yuan.Conversation 23. What did the boy do at school?A. He sang songs.B. He played football.C. He read his lessons.4. Who did the boy think was a little boring?A. An elder child.B. The teacher.C.The man sitting in thefront.Conversation 35. What is(are) not in the flat?A. A telephone.B. A fridge and a heater.C. A color TV set.6. When will Mr. Wilson move into the flat?A. Anytime.B. Next Friday.C. Next Monday.Conversation 47. What’s the relationship between the two speakers?A. Father and daughter.B. Teacher and student.C. Host and guest.8. What does the girl ask the man to do?B. To go to the shop.C. To catch the burglar.A. To help her learn theword.9. Where does this conversation probably take place?A. In the classroom.B. In the police station.C. In the teacher’soffice.Conversation 510. Which season is it now?A. Autumn.B. Winter.C. Spring.11. What will be the lowest temperature today?A. Six above zero.B. Six below zero.C. Four below zero.12. Which of the following is true?A. The lake is frozen now.B. The snow is four inches deep.C. The woman is making snowball now.Conversation 613. What is the boy busy for?A. Reviewing his English.B. Looking for a job.C. Preparing for the exam.14. How many classes does the boy have a day?A. 12.B. 8.C. 4.15. Why does the boy want to study English?A. Easier to live abroad.B. Easier to find a job.C. Easier to find friends.Section B（7.5 points）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 3 WORDS.You will hear the short passage TWICE.Part II Language knowledge (45 marks)Section A. (15 marks)Directions For each of the following unfinished sentences there are four chioces marked A, B ,C and D.Choose the best one to complet the sentence.21. ______ all the preparations for the project, we had a good drink together.A. CompletedB. To be completedC. Being completedD. Having completed22. A new study showed how the temperature, water freezes, can be changed usingelectric charges.A. for whichB.at whichC. in whichD. with which23. Scientists also discovered surprisingly large quantities of carbon byre-growth of tropical forests. .A. were absorbedB. was absorbedC. had absorbedD. absorbed24.If in , the viruses can result in illness or even death.A. breathingB. breathedC. breatheD. beingbreathed25. ______， his idea was accepted by all the people at the meeting.A. Strange as might it soundB. As it might sound strangeC. As strange it might soundD. Strange as it might sound26. Please don’t give me a call between 900 and 1100 tomorrow. I a meeting then.A．will have B．will be havingC．would be having D．am having27.Some summer camps can provide you as many as ten courses, and you are requiredto choose ______ suits you best.A. whoeverB. whicheverC. wheneverD. wherever28.As a mother of two young boys, she knows the difficulties of keeping kids ______.A. to entertainB. entertainingC. entertainedD. entertain29. twenty years since I left my parents.A. It isB. There wasC. There isD. It was30.One of China’s leading Internet service companies, , launched its Olympicstrategy plan onThursday, 10 video programs during the London Olympic Games in 2012.A. announceB. announcingC. to announceD. announced31.Listening to loud noise from planes at the airport caused hearing damagein some teenagers.A. isB. areC. hasD. have32.Not he but you ______ to be fired. And not only you but also I am to be fired this time.A. isB. areC. isD. are33. Partly because of the July 23 train crash in Wenzhou, the Beijing-Shanghaihigh-speed railway was not as popular in its first month of operation as many people .A. were expected B . had been expectedC. had expectedD. have expected34. How long to finish the task?A.you’ll takeB. will take youC. will it take youD. you’ll take it35. She stood up and looked forward to ______ what was happening over there and foundthere was a cinema around ______she could see a film being shown.A. seeing; whichB. see; whereC. see; whichD. seeing; thatSection 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 a word or phrase that best fits the context.“Mom，” my fouryearold daughter, Alex, said, “I want to build a lemonade stand.”A kid setting up a lemonade stand might not sound like a very big deal, but Alex wasn't an __36_ kid. She had battled pediatric (儿科的) cancer since she was one,and the __37__ of her sitting out in front of our house selling lemonade was just too heartbreaking.“Alex，” I said, “if there's something you really need to buy, maybe we can just get it for you.You might only end up __38__ a few dollars. Maybe not even that.”“That's al l right. Everything __39__. I'm not keeping the money. I'm giving it to my hospital for cancer research，” she insisted.So that was it. I told our neighbors about the lemonade stand and asked them to __40__. The next day Alex was up extra early. Before 8 she was sitting outside at her lemonade stand. By 11 a．m. the little toy cash register (收银机) had been filled and emptied many _41__. At the end of the day we counted how much money she'd made for the hospital. Just over two thousand dollars.The first newspaper article about Alex's lemonade stand came out and was __42__ by dozens more. Alex's idea caught on like wildfire and soon kids in other towns and other states were __43__ lemonade to benefit pediatric cancer research. The more lemonade stands, the more money came in for research. And more research meant more help for kids with cancer.I knew that the project had become __44__ just something Alex loved. It was what was keeping her going. But then her health took a sharp turn downward. __45__， her body, exhausted by the cancer, began to fail her once and for all. She died peacefully on August 1,2004.Alex didn't _46__ her battle against cancer, but we did see a miracle (奇迹) —the river of __47__ that has poured into Alex's lemonade stand from the very first moment she started it.36. A. independent B. optimistic C. ordinary D. active37. A. thought B. sight C. proposal D. news38. A. giving B. accepting C. making D. finding39. A. suits B. helps C. plays D. changes40. A. come on B. get in C. go on D. stop by41. A. numbers B. turns C. hours D. times42. A. learned B. followed C. passed D. written43. A. donating B. collecting C. selling D. buying44. A. more than B. no more C. rather than D. nothing but45. A. Finally B. Instead C. Meanwhile D. Once46. A. control B. manage C. lose D. survive47. A. sadness B. love C. imagination D. wisdomSection C (12 marks)Directions Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the context.Almost everyone may suffer from stress. No matter what your age is, 48 can feel stressed out by 49 is happening in your life. Teenagers, however, are more easily to get stressed 50 people in any other age group. Being a teenager is hard as you are neither a child nor 51 adult. Families can be one of the biggest causes of stress，such as problems with parents arguing at home. Teenagers also have a lot of stress from school, either from their teachers 52 from their friends. Some teenagers also feel stressed about choosing their college 53 high school. Getting a place at univ ersity can be very difficult and some can’t afford to go to university.Sadly, there is 54 you can do to remove stress, but you can learn the best way to deal with it. Talking to people is one of the best ways. It may sound simple.55 , it works. A saying goes, “A problem shared is a problem halved.”Part III Reading Comprehension (30 marks)Directions Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements.Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage.AAlmost all aspects of American pop culture such as McDonald's, American films, and blue jeans can be seen in Brazil. My father, who had leftist orientated ideas, used to say that all kinds of American cultural icons(图标) were distasteful. When I was a child, it was forbidden to drink coke and to chew chewing gum in my house. Both actions were representative of the American control to my father. Incongruently(不相称地), he had an American Ford car.My father died 32 years ago, and I wonder how he would feel seeing his daughter politically centered, a diet coke addict, sometimes chewing Wrigley's juicy fruit gum, and living in the United States. He didn't live long enough to see this and the spread of American culture in the last decades. He would probably be convinced that American pop culture was swamping Brazil.I think it is difficult to stop American cultural influence. Many years ago, there was an attempt to reduce the number of American films in Brazil. The government passed a law that all cinemas should show a higher percentage of Brazilian movies. However, we didn't have enough good films, or even enough films, to show. So, in spite of government subsidies(补助金), this measure failed soon after.American music is, of course, present in Brazil. Everybody knows about Madonna, Michael Jackson, and other icons of American music; but Brazilian music has never lost its first place in the Brazilians' preferences. I read once that my country and some Asian countries are among the few which listen mostly to their own music.I think we don't need to be afraid of cultural free trade. People tend to be selective, and not everything that is imported is necessarily bad. Our native Brazilians also protest against the control of imported culture in their lives while they wear watches and shorts and use tape recorders. We can't avoid the process, but we could learn to be more critical and as selective as possible.56. American cultural icons in Paragraph 1 refer to ______.A. McDonald'sB. blue jeansC. American filmsD. things with American culture57. In the author's opinion, if his father lived now, he would ______.A. hate the American cultural icons as beforeB. spread the American culture in the last decadesC. feel proud seeing his daughter politically centered, a diet coke addictD. probably be convinced that American pop culture was swamping Brazil58. From the third paragraph, we know ______.A. in Brazil, it's hard to stop American cultural influenceB. the Brazil government encouraged the author's father to do soC. the Brazil government's measure brought enough good films for its peopleD. after the government passed a law, there was no longer American film in Brazil59. From the passage, we can infer that ______.A. Brazilian music is not as popular as beforeB. everything that is imported is necessarily badC. most Brazilians love to listen to American musicD. as for imported culture, we could learn to be more critical and selective60. What is the author's attitude towards imported American culture?A. Critical.B. Sceptical.C. Objective.D. Disapproving.BMany parents of preschoolers(学龄前儿童) struggle with their children's fears of real and imaginary creatures. A new study offers some ideas on how they can better manage their children's worries. The study, which was carried out by researchers at the University of California, Davis, appears in the November/December 2009 issue of the journal Child Development.Researchers studied about 50 4，5，and 7yearolds in an effort to identify coping strategies that can be carried out by children. The children listened to aseries of short illustrated(有插图的)stories. Each story featured a child alone or with another person who came into contact with something that looked like a real or an imaginary frightening creature, such as a snake or a ghost. Children were asked to predict how intensely afraid each of the children in the stories were, to give a reason why each child felt that way, and to offer a way to help the child in the story feel less afraid.In situations in which a child's fear was caused by real creatures, the researchers found, children would rather do something than think positive thoughts. In these situations, boys more often suggested fighting, while girls more often wanted to avoid the creature. They also found that between ages 4 and 7, children show more understanding that people's thoughts and beliefs can both cause and reduce fear. While preschoolers tended to suggest pretending the imaginary creature was friendly, older children tended to suggest reminding themselves what the reality was. Therefore, the researchers say, preschoolers may benefit from seeing things in_a_more_positive_light,_while older children may do better when they focus on what's real and what's not.“These results should help parents by reminding them to keep in mind their children's ageappropriate abilities when helping them deal with their fears, particularly fears of imaginary creatures，” according to the researchers.61. The text is mainly about ______.A. a study on preschoolers' fears of real and imaginary creaturesB. a study on children's ageapprop riate abilitiesC. short illustrated stories told to preschoolersD. children's better understanding of people's thoughts and beliefs62. According to the researchers, the results of the study should ______.A. help parents deal with their fearsB. help parents better deal with their children's fearsC. improve children's ageappropriate abilitiesD. remind children to help parents win over fears63. The underlined words “in a more positive light” in Paragraph 3 most probablymean “______”.A. with a brighter lightB. in a more friendly atmosphereC. at a straighter angleD. with a more positive attitude64. Girls' attitude towards the situations of a child's fear caused by realcreatures generally is that they are ______.A. brave to fight with real creaturesB. afraid of getting into contact with real creaturesC. very interested in touching real creaturesD. very confident of the friendliness of the real creatures65. What can we learn from the third paragraph?A. Children sense that people's thoughts and beliefs can cause and reduce fear.B. Children would rather do nothing than think about the situations positively.C. Children's fear of creatures is related to their ageappropriate abilities and sex.D. Preschoolers' parents worry about their children's fears of creatures.C(CNN) — Syrian military airstrikes killed more than 20 people in a province bordering Turkey, an opposition group said Saturday. Warplanes carried out the attacks in the mountainous Latakia province in the overnight hours, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported. The group estimates Syria's civil war, now in its third year, has killed more than 106,000 people and created more than 1.8 million refugees. Syria was high on the isseue in a meeting Friday between U．S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel and their Russian counterparts (对手), Sergey Lavrov and Sergey Shoygu. But no concrete commitments appeared from the talks. Pentagon spokesman George Little said the leaders had “exchanged views on Syria and the importance of supporting a political process to end the violence.”“Our goal is the same. We need to start a political process，” Lavrov said before the four met. He urged the holding of a second conference on Syria in Geneva, saying the priority must be to “fight terrorists and force them away from Syria.” The Syrian government also refers to the rebel fighters as terrorists.Rebel fightersThe Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said Wednesday that at least 62 Syrian rebel fighters h ad been killed in an attack in the Damascus countryside. The staterun Syrian Arab News Agency said that AlNusra Front “terrorists” had been attacked and killed in the same region and that nonSyrian fighters were among the dead. A day earlier, the Observ atory reported that Syrian rebels and an al Qaedaaffiliated group had captured a government air base near the key city of Aleppo. Fighters from the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria and various rebel battalions(营) destroyed several tanks and killed a number of regime(政体) soldiers as they fought for control of the Menagh air base, the Observatory said. At least 10 rebel fighters, including foreigners, also died, the group said. The Menagh air base is north of Aleppo, Syria's largest city and financial hub. For many months, rebels have tried to wrest control of the city in their attempt to end four decades of rule by alAssad's family.66. The following statements are not true EXCEPT ______.A. warplanes carried out the attacks in SyrianB. Syria's civil war has been going on for two yearsC. Syria's civil war has killed more than 106,000 peopleD. Syrian military airstrikes has killed more than 106,000 people in the civil war67. What is the result of the meeting Friday?A. No agreement was reached.B. John Kerry said nothing in the meeting.C. Lavrov said their goal was the same as the USA's.D. They agreed to fight terrorists and force them away from Syria.68. The rebel fighters ______.A. are only from SyriaB. are soldiers who fight against terroristsC. are terrorists according to Syrian governmentD. had been killed in an ambush in the Damascus countryside69. According to the passage, what do we know about Aleppo?A. Aleppo is the capital city of Syria.B. Aleppo is a city second to Damascus.C. Aleppo is in the north of the Menagh air base.D. Aleppo is the largest city and financial hub of Syria.70. What is the purpose of the rebel fighters?A. To fight for their freedom.B. To set up a new government.C. To end the rule by alAssad's family.D. To fight for control of the Menagh air base.Part IV Writing (45 marks)Section A (10 marks)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.Sunstroke, mainly the result of body being exposed to a high temperature for too long a time, can be described as a condition in which the body's ability to regulate heat fails.Symptoms of sunstroke Headache, muscle cramps, fatigue, dizziness, hot dry skin, flushed skin, high body temperature, lack of sweating, rapid pulse, rapid breathing, seizures, loss of consciousness.Treatment for Sunstroke·Get yourself out of the sun as soon as possible. Get inside an airconditioned building or at least go under some shade.·Next, remove as much of your clothing as is possible, especially your shoes, socks and hats. This is because such clothes make the heat remain trapped inside.·Drink lots and lots of water and other fluids, except alcohol and caffeinated beverages. Don't gulp it all down, in one go. Rather, sip as much as you can take in.·After resting for a few minutes, take a cool shower. If it is not possible to have a bath, at least apply water to your forehead, neck, face and arms.·Th en lie down on a flat surface and place a cool, damp cloth over your forehead.Elevate your feet, above your head, allowing blood to circulate and get rid of headache and dizziness.·In sunstroke, the body does not only lose fluids, but salts as well. Rep lenish the same by drinking a sports drink especially formulated with electrolytes or eating something salty.·You should start feeling better by this time. However, if this is not the case,it is advisable to seek immediate medical attention.Some More Remedies(救济方法)·Place ice packs at the neck, armpits, and groin. You can also rub the limbs with ice cubes.·Massage the arms and legs gently. This will allow some cool blood to return to the brain as well as the core of the body.·If the temperature is not coming down, you can wrap up the body with a wet sheet or towel.·You can also apply a cold mud pack to the stomach and eyes. This will help keep the body cool.Title SunstrokeSunstroke, mainly the result of body being exposed to 71.__________ for too long a time.▲72.__________：Headache, muscle cramps, fatigue, dizziness, hot dry skin, flushed skin, high body temperature, lack of sweating, rapid pulse, rapid breathing, seizures, loss of consciousness.▲Treatment for Sunstroke·Get yourself73.__________ as soon as possible.·Next, 74.__________ as much as possible.·Drink 75.__________ water and other fluids.·76.__________ for a few minutes, take a cool shower.·Then lie down on a flat surface and place a cool, damp cloth 77.__________.·In sunstroke, the b ody does lose 78.__________.·You should start feeling better by this time.▲Some More Remedies·79.__________ at the neck, armpits, and groin.·Massage the arms and legs gently.·80.__________ up with a wet sheet or towel.·You can also apply a cold mud pack to the stomach and eyes.Section B (10 marks)Directions Read the following passage. Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage.American families are uprooting (根除) their entire lives and relocating their families to China to give their children a leg up in learning Mandarin as China's influence continues to grow, according to The Wall Street Journal.Highpowered American couples reportedly move to China and enroll their children in elementary schools that teach Mandarin. Instruction is completed in two years in these schools, and then the families move back to the United States.And even if parents aren't moving there, they are choosing Mandarin submersion programs, hiring tutors, using Skype to talk with teachers in Beijing, and even hiring Chinesespeaking nannies.Sources told The Wall Street Journal that prospective employees who speak Mandarin have a legup in the job market, and doting American parents are trying to do everything they can possible to give them that edge.Learning Mandarin is hardly an easy task. It's a tonal language and there's no “right” way to learn it.To earn certification in Mandarin, it takes 2,200 class hours, and half of that time must be spent in a Mandarinspeaking country. For comparison's sake, Spanish can be learned in 600 to 750 class hours.Ironically in China, where a huge emphasis is placed on education, 85 percent of people whose household income is more than $950,000 recently said they planned on sending their children abroad to study.So, Americans are still playing catch up.81. Why are American families uprooting their entire lives and relocating theirfamilies to China? (No more than 10 words)________________________________________________________________________82. What do highpowered American couples do according to the report?(No more than 15 words)________________________________________________________________________83. Why is it difficult for Americans to learn Mandarin? (No more than 15 words)________________________________________________________________________84. What should they do to earn certification in Mandarin? (No more than 15 words)________________________________________________________________________Section C (25 marks)Directions Write an English composition according to the instructions given below.假如你是高中三年级的学生李华，你就读的学校组织了一项“有烦恼向谁说”的调查活动。
2015年高考真题：英语(湖南卷)试卷(含答案)
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满分150分PartⅠListening 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 then choose the best answer for each question.You will hear each conversation TWICE.Conversation 11. When does the woman usually get home from work?A. About 6:30.B. About 7:30.C. About 8:30.2. What did the woman do last night?A. She watched TV.B. She recorded a program.C. She prepared for a lecture.Conversation 23. How often does the man exercise at the gym?A. Every day.B. Every two days.C. Once a week.4. Where will the two speakers meet before doing exercise this Friday?A. At the park.B. At the cafe.C. At the cinema.Conversation 35. What is Mr. Chester doing?A. Telephoning someone.B. Speaking to the woman.C. Leaving the man a message.6. What is the man's last name?A. Oliver.B. Horst.C. Robert.Conversation 47. Why will the woman be late?A. She didn't catch the train.B. She didn't finish her paper.C. She didn't wake up in time.8. Where is the man?A. At the station.B. At home.C. At the office.9. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Teacher and student.B. Parent and child.C. Husband and wife. Conversation 510. For whom does the woman buy the T-shirt?A. Herself.B. Her husband.C. Her friend.11 .How much does the T-shirt normally cost?A. $54.B. $60.C. $70.12. Why does the salesman agree to sell the T-shirt at $48?A. It is cheaper online.B. He is in a hurry.C. A button is lost.Conversation 613. When did the woman arrive?A. Friday.B. Saturday.C. Sunday.14. What major did the man choose in the end?A. English.B. Biology. C . History.15. What suggestion does the man give on reading the books?A. Making notes.B. Skimming first.C. Reading word by word.Section B（7.5 marks）Directions: In this section, you will hear a short passage. Listen carefully and then fill in the numberedblanks with the information you have heard. Fill in each blank with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.You will hear the short passage TWICESchool Web Design 16I. Meet on 17 from 2:30 to 3:15II. Create a website for a competition●Website☆on your ancestor 18☆18 long & well constructed●Competition☆has a first prize of $300 for beginners & $ 18 for the advanced☆do it by yourself, list the software you usedPart ⅡLanguage 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.It was when we were returning home ________ I realized what a good feeling it was to have helped someone in trouble.A. whichB. thatC. whereD. how【答案】B考点：考查强调句。
湖南省湘阴县第一中学2015届高三上学期第3次周考英语试题 Word版含答案.doc
湘阴一中2015届高三第三次周考英语试卷时量：45分钟总分：65分命题：陈艳审题：何霞一．单项选择（特殊句式）（15分）21.Only when you are living in a foreign country the importance of English.A. you can realizeB. you realizedC. did you realizeD. can you realize22.—What a pity! Leo missed the football match.—.He was busy with his schoolwork.A. So he didB. Neither he didC. Neither did heD. So did he23.When I was your age, I dared not go out alone at night,you?A. daredB. dareC. didD. didn‟t24.Not only he but also his daughter considerate,?A. is; isn‟t heB. are; aren‟t theyC. is; isn‟t sheD. is; aren‟t they25.Not until he promised to return it to me as soon as possible my electronic dictionaryto my classmate.A. had I lentB. did I lendC. I had lentD. I lent26.Away from the cinema after the film came to an end.A. the audience wentB. went the audienceC. did the audience goD. do the audience go27.Go straight into the cave and find out what‟s in it, ?A. can‟t youB. don‟t youC. are youD. will you28.Is it he or you in charge of the job and supposed to complete it punctually?A. who isB. that isC. who areD. whom are29.Please do me a favor—____ Mr. Smith of the date and place of our English speech contest.A. to informB. informingC. informD. informed30.Unsatisfied __with the payment , he took the job just to get some work experience.A. though was heB. though he wasC. he was thoughD. was he though31.—Have you seen the film Under the Hawthorn Tree?— Of course, I have. It was in our village it was made.A. thatB. whereC. whenD. which32. From inside the dark house .A. some strange smell cameB. came some strange smellC. had some strange smell comeD. did some strange smell come33. -- Are you going there with us?-- If Tom wants to go, _______.A.I also goB. so do IC. so I willD. so will I34. I wondered _____ Lucy used to hate Tom so much.A. why it was thatB. when it was thatC. it was why thatD. it was when that35. Hardly ____ time to settle down when he sold the house and left the country.A. had he hadB. he had hadC. did he haveD. he had二．完形（一）（18分）Do Americans have morals? That‟s a good question. Moral values in America are like those in any culture.One of the most __36__ moral values for Americans is honesty. The well-known legend about George Washington and the cherry tree teaches this value__37__.Little George cut down his father‟s favorite cherry tree while trying out his new hatchet. When his father asked him about it, George said, “I cannot tell a lie. I did it with my hatchet.” Instead of __38__，George received praise. Sometimes American honesty—being open and direct—can offend people. But Americans still believe that “honesty is the best policy”．Another __39__ Americans respect is perseverance(毅力)．Remember Aesop‟s fable about the turtle and the rabbit that had a race? The rabbit thought he could __40__ easily, so he took a nap. But the turtle finally won because he did not __41__.Compassion(同情) may be the queen of American virtues. The story of “The Good Samaritan” from the Bible __42__ a man who showed compassion. On his way to a __43__ city, a Samaritan man found a poor traveler lying on the road. The kind Samaritan, instead of just passing by, stopped to help this person in need. Compassion can even turn into a positive circle. In autumn 1992, people in Iowa sent truckloads of water to help Floridians __44__ by a hurricane. The nextsummer, during the Midwest flooding, Florida __45__ the favor.In no way can this brief description __46__ all the moral values honored by Americans.Courage, responsibility, __47__，gratitude and many others could be discussed. But no matter how long or how short the list, moral values are invaluable.() 36. A. lovely B. basic C. particular D. scientific() 37. A. politely B. clearly C. easily D. slightly() 38. A. agreement B. punishment C. achievement D. argument() 39. A. person B. action C. virtue D. system() 40. A. win B. fail C. defeat D. beat() 41. A. slow down B. come up C. give up D. fall off() 42. A. describes B. praises C. tells D. mentions() 43. A. lonely B. alone C. certain D. deserted() 44. A. hurt B. destroyed C. ruined D. hit() 45. A. offered B. returned C. honored D. reminded() 46. A. cover B. respect C. shape D. reflect() 47. A. strength B. silence C. loyalty D. reality三．完形（二）(12分)Directions: Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the context.Almost all of us worry in life．At times worrying is even necessary for solving various problems in life．48 ，worrying too much is something 49 needs to be removed from an individual‟s personality．Here are some simple useful tips．Friends or people who are very close in your life are the ones you can depend on in an emergency．50 you‟re worrying too much，share your deepest fears and greatest joys with51 ．Remember，people who listen to you，will seriously support you．90％of worries happenwhen you have got extra time to think and worry about issues．So keep yourself 52 at work，which helps a lot．Discover your inner talents and work on them．Had a bad day at office and you returned home with 53 annoying mind? Never mind．Play your guitar，read some of your favorite books, play some sports，54 play video games．All this can calm your thoughts．In short，there is no point 55 worrying too much．All you can do is to give your best inhandling any situation with balance and calmness．四．阅读理解：(10‟)Switzerland is one of the most famous tourist destinations in the entire world. It is bordered by countries like Germany, France, Austria and Italy and offers some of the most panoramic (全景的) views giving you enough opportunities to ski, fish, hunt and do some boating. No wonder, people rush to Switzerland for a grand holiday, with many movies shooting some of their best shots here. It is also one of the richest countries in the world with numerous people having Swiss accounts. There is plenty that you can see in Switzerland so you need to plan your visit beforehand.Here are some of the places you just cannot miss.Chillon CastleIt is one of the most famous castles in Switzerland located on the shore of Lake Geneva. It has around 100 buildings and all date way back to the 11th century related to the Savoy nobility.Piz Gloria atop Schilthorn MountainIt is a restaurant atop of the Schilthorn Mountain in the Swiss Alps, about 2970 m above sea level. Apart from its unique location and structure, it is well known for having been used as the shooting site for one of James Bond‟s movies, …On Her Majesty‟s Service.‟ The restaurant gives you a 360 degree view of the entire place even as you dine. It is definitely, one of the most spectacular sights in Switzerland.Chalet in SwitzerlandNo stay or visit in Switzerland is complete if you haven‟t stayed in a chalet which is a traditional wooden house. It makes you feel very cozy and comfortable.Geneva Jet D‟eauConsidered as a symbol of the land, the fountain is located in the heart of one of the main cities in Switzerland and projects water as high as 140 meters.What not to miss out on in SwitzerlandMountain sports are one of the most po pular pastimes in Switzerland. So, don‟t miss out ice climbing, ski touring, glacier walking and snowboarding. Do take a ride in one of the world‟s highest cable cars up the Little Matterhorn at Zermatt. Enjoy some of the country‟s street parades or theatre performances. Go lake touring or ferrying on lakes like Lake Zurich, Lake Geneva, or Lake Constance. Travel by the Glacier Express, one of Europe‟s greatest rail journeys.Traveling in Switzerland can be enjoyable if you have your plan in mind and be cautious while traveling there.56. According to the first paragraph, we know that __________.A. Switzerland is attracting the largest number of tourists in the worldB. Switzerland is surrounded by many countries including Chillon CastleC. the best movies are always shot in SwitzerlandD. planning in advance is necessary57. Which of the followings is right?A. Chillon Castle consists of many buildings around Lake Geneva.B. Piz Gloria is located at a high altitude.C. Geneva Jet D‟ea u is a water tower.D. Chalets are cozy and comfortable traditional hotels.58. We can learn from the passage that __________.A. lake touring is one of the mountain sportsB. the Glacier Express is the fastest in EuropeC. the cable cars at Zermatt is something a tourist should not miss outD. the fountain Geneva Jet D‟eau is the highest in Europe59. What will the writer probably write about next?A. More attractive destination(s) in Switzerland.B. More tips on traveling in Switzerland.C. The preparations to make in advance.D. Possible benefits when traveling in Switzerland.60. What might be the best title for the passage?A. Switzerland, a famous tourist destinationB. Some inviting places in SwitzerlandC. Preparations before traveling to SwitzerlandD. Impression on traveling in Switzerland五．阅读填空题（10分）Air pollution refers to the introduction of some harmful gases and particulate matter （颗粒物质）in the Earth's atmosphere which in turn results in pollution of air that the various forms of liferequire for various life processes．There exist natural causes of air pollution such as volcanic eruptions, wildfires, etc．as well as human causes such as vehicle emissions, industrial smoke, etc．Over the last few decades, the air pollution caused by humans has become a lot more serious and common than natural air pollution．Air pollution affects all forms of life including humans, plants and animals on the planet．Along with humans, animals are dependent on oxygen in the air．When polluted air is inhaled （吸入）for breathing oxygen, several harmful gases are also inhaled along with this life-saving gas．These harmful gases are believed to affect animals in the same manner in which they affect humans．Experts also suggest that the particulate matter the animals inhale over a long period can gather in their tissues and cause damage to their organs in the long run．In addition to inhaling the harmful contaminants （污染物）directly, animals can also come in contact with these contaminants from the food they eat and absorb them through their skin．Some studies do show that the effects of air pollution on animal species are much more serious than they are on us humans．The rapid rate at which air pollution is occurring is not even giving the animals a chance to adapt to the changes in the environment．In the long term, these effects are likely to result in extinction （灭绝）of species, which will indirectly add to our danger because we along with all these animals form the ecological environment where all species depend on each other．Therefore, all of us are supposed to make an effort to reduce air pollution．Air pollution and animalsI．71．____________ of air pollution* The introduction of harmful gases and particulate matter in the atmosphere which in turn 72．__________Ⅱ．73．______ of air pollution* 74．______: volcanic eruptions, wildfires, etc．* Human: vehicle emissions, industrial smoke, etc．Ⅲ．Effects of air pollution on animals* Harmful gases inhaled together 75．________: having side effects on animals* The particulate matter inhaled by the animals: gathering in their tissues and 76．____________ in the long run* 77．____________ from food: absorbed by animals through their skin* Rapid occurrence of air pollution: giving animals 78．________ to adapt to the changes in the environmentIV．79．________* 80．________ should be made to cut back on air pollution．湘阴一中2015届高三第三次周考英语试卷姓名___________________分值___________________ 一．单选题---特殊句式（15分）二．完形填空Section A （18 分）Section B（12分）48._______________ 49. __________ 50. _______________ 51. __________________ 52. _______________ 53. ____________ 54. ______________ 55. _________________三．阅读理解：（10分）56-60 _____________四．阅读填空（10分）71. _______________________ 72. ______________________________73. _______________________ 74. ______________________________75. _______________________ 76. ______________________________77. ________________________ 78. ______________________________79. _______________________ 80. ______________________________湘阴一中2015届高三第三次周考英语试卷参考答案单项选择21-25 D A B D B 26-30. B D C C B 31-35. A B D A A完形（一）36-40 BBBCA 41-45 CACDB 46-47 AC三、完型填空：（二）( 12)48 However 49 that 50 When/ If / Whenever 51 them 52 busy 53 an 54 or 55 in阅读理解56-60 DBCBA阅读填空71. Definition/Meaning/ Concept 72. causes air pollution/ pollutes air 73. Causes 74. natural75. with oxygen 76. damaging their organs77. harmful contaminants 78. no chance79. Conclusion/ Suggestion 80. More efforts。
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湖南省岳阳县一中、湘阴县一中2015届高三12月联考英语试卷时量：120分钟分值：150分Part I Listening Comprehension (30 marks)S ection A (22.5’)Directions: In this section, you will hear six conversations between two speakers. For each conversation, there are several questions and each conversation is followed by three choices marked A, B and C. Listen carefully and then choose the best for each question.You will hear each conversation TWICE.Conversation 11.What will the man do?A. Skate with the kidsB. Look after the kids.C. Buy three crash helmets2. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a shopB. In a skating clubC. In the streetConversation 23. Where does the conversation take place?A. In a hospitalB. At homeC. At a school .4. What do we know about the man?A. He is not looked after well when he is ill.B. He has already had six glasses of water.C. He can only use water to fight against his illness.Conversation 35. What do you know about Barbie?A. She is the speaker’s friend.B. She is the speaker’s sister.C. She is a pet dog.6. What does the man think of the woman?A. RomanticB. ImaginativeC. CommonConversation 47. What kind of room does the man book?A. A general room with a back view.B. A double room with a front view.C. A single room with a good view.8. How much will the man pay for three nights?A. 900 yuanB. 780 yuanC. 560 yuan9. What is the man uncertain about?A. The transport to the hotelB. The time to arriveC. The time to leave.Conversation 510. What’s the most probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Customer and waitress.B. Teacher and student.C. Employer and employee.11. How long does the woman plan to do this part-time job?A. 18 days.B. 3 weeks.C. 15 days.12. Why is the woman doing the part-time job here?A. To practice her oral English.B. To gain some job experience.C. To help the foreign customers with the language.Conversation 613. How does Mary go to school in Japan?A. She takes a school bus.B. She uses the subway .C. She walks with a group of students .14. Where does Mary have lunch?A. At a lunchroom .B. In a cafeteria .C. In her classroom.15. When does Mary probably get home from school?A. Either 1:00pm or 2:00pm .B. Either 2:00 pm or 3:pm .C. Either 3:00 pm or 4:pm .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 Ⅱ: language knowledge (45 marks)Section A (15 marks)Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose one answer that best completes the sentence.21. —______ to stay，they couldn't possibly leave right away.—No wonder they didn't turn up on time.A. Having been askedB. To askC. To have askedD. Asking22. We the famous singer yesterday evening if we had got to the gym in time.A. sawB. had seenC. would seeD. would have seen23. on account of drunk driving, obviously, is now in public concern.A. PunishedB. PunishingC. Being punishedD. To punish24. When you are faced with challenges, you should believe that confidence is ____ makes adifference.A. thatB. whichC. howD. what25. —I regret to say that I failed to rank first in the terminal exam.— Come on; nobody win all the time.A. shouldB. mustC. shallD. can26. Many pe ople can’t learn any lessons from the mistakes they’ve made ____ they get hurtsomehow.A. whetherB. unlessC. ifD. as27. —How can I get the main idea of a new article quickly?—Just look through the first and last paragraph, and you what it is mainly about.A. seeB. will seeC. are seeingD. have seen28. Only when he reached the tea-house it was the same place he’d been in last year.A. he realizedB. he did realizeC. realized heD. did he realize29. We shall not start the project until it _____ by the committee.A. will be approvedB. has been approvedC. approvesD. is to approve30. Many of us take ____ for granted that all foreigners celebrate Thanksgiving. But this is simplynot true.A. themB. itC. thisD. that31. Being from a family produced great actors, it’s no wonder that she quickly found herway into the spotlight.A. whoB. whereC. whatD. which32. In many developed countries, the rich ______ richer and the poor poorer, which ______ asocial problem.A. becomes; areB. are becoming; isC. became; isD. is becoming; is33. — Do you know ____ made him successful in his career?— Yes. His hard work and determination, of course.A. what it was thatB. what was it thatC. it was what thatD. was it what that34. — Someone has tidied the sitting room!— Jim it this morning; he couldn’t bear the mess any more.A. has doneB. didC. had doneD. would do35. All things _____, the plan trip will have to be called off.A. consideredB. be consideredC. consideringD. having considering Section 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 the blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.In 2012 I had the worst year of my life. I worked in a finance job that I hated. I occupied my time with meaningless relationships. I was 36 for happiness and had no idea where to find it.Then I fell 37 with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome(CFS慢性疲劳综合征) and became virtually bed bound . I had to 38 my job and then was left with no income. However, I eventually regained my physical health, but not long after that I got a call from my 39 at home to say that my f ather’s cancer had40 and that he had been admitted to a hospice(临终安养院).I 41 the city and I went to be with him. He died 6 months later. My 42 was a complete inspiration to me. He was always so strong that, for a minute after he drew his 43 breath, I honestly thought he would come back to life.The grief that followed was intense for all of us 5 children and our mother, but we had each other. But my oldest sister at that time 44 of a bad back. It got so bad after 2 months that she was admitted to the 45 . They discovered that she had highly advanced cancer in her bones. She died 1 month later.It took something powerfully changeable in my life to make me wake up. Wake up to some fundamental truths of life. This 46 is a gift if you want to accept it. No matter what the obstacle, you can make your life abundant with joy and you can live authentically. I know what I have now is so 47 and so short that I must grasp the joy in every moment I can, and treat it as the gift that it is.36. A. waiting B. standing C. searching D. preparing37. A. asleep B. ill C. calm D. apart38. A. apply for B. hold down C. quit D. gain39. A. company B. family C. university D. class40. A. disappear B. lightened C. progressed D. recovered41. A. visited B. left C. reached D. forgot42. A. father B. mother C. sister D. brother43. A. last B. first C. quick D. short44. A. died B. heard C. spoke D. complained45. A. army B. club C. hospital D. college46. A. present B. opportunity C. life D. story47. A. precious B. common C. unique D. easySection C (12 marks)Directions: Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the context.Do you remember your 16-year-old self, 48 one who thought finding the right partner 49 dance with and getting an A in the test were 50 crucial than everything else? Or what 51 your early 20s self, who lived in a tiny apartment and worked hard at an entry level job, suspecting that it would be that way forever? Have you ever wished that you could go back and comfort 52 younger self? Have you imaged that you could give your younger self some suggestions or help her/him avoid the mistakes you now regret, somehow assuring her/him that everything would 53 last long? We recently asked our community the question, “ If you could give your younger self one piece of advice, what would 54 be?” We got over ahundred responses, ranging 55 relationships and careers to body image and confidence. Below are our favorite 15 responses. Click here and see the details.PART ⅢREADI NG COMPREHENTION (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.(A)LATEST BOOKSBelow you’ll find some latest published books that have been added to the library’s collection in the past 45 days.She Is Not InvisibleSergwick’s “She Is Not Invisible” is partly a thriller, partly a philosophical reflection on coincidence, but mostly, it’s the story of Laureth: a blind British teenager w hose father, a famous author, has gone missing in America. She sets out to find him, taking her seven-year-old brother as a guide. She is not sure this is strictly legal, so she pretends not to be blind as they make their way through Heathrow airport and the streets of New York City.Six Bad Poets“Six Bad Poets” is a farce-in-verse(闹剧式诗句) by Christopher Reid, following the brave acts and misfortunes of a group of poets –three men and three women, whose destinies(命运) are more closely connected than they themselves can know, in their attempts to deal with the risks of London literary society.Britain Against NapoleonThis book describes how the British state successfully organized itself to overcome Napoleon. For more than twenty years after 1793, the French army was supreme(最优的) in continental Europe, and the British population lived in fear of French invasion(人侵). How did Britain survive and win a generation-long war against a country which at its peak commanded many times Britain’s own resources and manpower?In “Britain Against Napoleon”, Roger K night looks beyond the familiar bravery of the army and navy to the politicians and civil servants, and examines how they made it possible to continue the war.The Beau MondeHannah Greig’s “The Beau Monde” tells the story of the world’s first fashion-obsessed(痴迷于时尚的) society in eighteenth-century London and takes us on a tour from court and Parliament (约会) to Georgian London’s parks, pleasure grounds and private homes, meeting a rich and colorful cast of contemporary characters along the way. It reveals the secrets of how membership of the new elite(精英) was won, maintained and sometimes lost. This book also shows how being fashionable was the key to power in a new social order.56. According to the passage, Laureth______A. is a famous writerB. is a blind young girlC. has been lost in New YorkD. has raised her little brother by herself57. Who writes a book about six poets?A. Christopher Reid.B. Hannah Greig.C. Roger Knight.D. Sedgwick.58. The book “Britain Against Napoleon” focuses on_______A. how the British defeated NapoleonB. how Napoleon occupied the UKC. the contribution of politiciansD. the influence of war59. If you are interested in the history of fashion, you should read______.A. “She Is Not Invisible”B. “Six Bad Poets”C “Britain Against Napoleon” D. “The Beau Monde”60. The main purpose of passage is to______.A. compare the booksB. inform readers of new booksC. advocate diverse readingD. persuade people to read more(B)When my friend put out the idea of homeschooling to her parents, the first reaction they gave was, “You are cutting the child off the world.” Did the child really get cut off or did the ch ild socialize better?The moment we hear of homeschooling, we think the child will have no opportunities to interact with peers(同龄人). However, in my friend’s opinion, we forget that when attending a regular school, the child is not into socializing all the while. The child is restricted to so many other activities. Studies take a major role in a child’s life. The child hardly has the time to interact at school.The child might be meeting and studying along with many peers; however, how many kids interact with all the kids in a class? But in homeschooling system, as my friend mentioned, the kid has all the time and can plan his day accordingly. During the day the child studies just like other school-going kids but with no burden of homework and project work, the child has so much free time in the evening as to effectively interact and play with peers. The quality time the child spends in education is really impressive.Homeschooled kids have the opportunity to socialize more often as they have a lot of time in their hands. They can also make socializing a regular habit. Just as my friend said, her child goes to a neighboring park almost every day and has a set of friends who go there daily. Other children get back home to finish off homework and project work whereas her child who is already through with studies gets the opportunity to spend time with family members.When I heard this, I really felt how lucky the child was. Definitely the child had a better opportunity to socialize when compares with my kids. However, I might not consider homeschooling for my kid, as I am so used to the traditional schooling system and feel regularschooling the safest bet.61. What is the author’s attitude towards his friend’s idea of homeschooling?A. Surprised.B. Interested.C. Confident.D. Negative.62. The author’s purpose in writing the passage is to _________.A. express his views on homeschooling.B. explain what homeschooling is.C. share his ways of teaching his children.D. promote homeschooling.63. What do we know about homeschooling children?A. They don’t interact with their peers often.B. They have more spare time to play.C. They are restricted to certain activities.D. They can’t gain enough knowledge.64. According to the author what is the biggest advantage of homeschooling children?A. They will become braver.B. They can be more popular.C. They can be better at socializing.D. They can study better.65. How does the passage mainly develop?A. By following the order of importance.B. By following the order of timeC. By making comparison.D. By presenting facts.(C)Feeling lonely? New research suggests you might want to find out that answer. Not only is loneliness an unpleasant condition, it can also harm the body’s immune system.The new study shows that people who are lonely experience more reactivation(重新激活) of hidden viruses in their systems than the well-connected ones. Lonely people also are more likely than others to produce inflammatory compounds(炎性化合物) in response to stress, which may cause heart disease and other chronic disorders. “Both, in different ways, indicate that the immune system is out of whack,” said study researcher Lisa Jaremka.Jaremka and her colleagues studied 200 female breast cancer survivors and 134 overweight, middle-aged adults with no major health problems.In the first study, the researchers analyzed the blood of the breast cancer survivors for antibodies against viruses. These common viruses can remain inactive and symptomless inside the body. Higher antibody levels indicate higher levels of activated viruses. The results showed that the lonelier the participant, the higher the levels of virus antibodies in the blood. Jaremka said, “The immune sy stem is unable at that time, for whatever reason, in this case loneliness perhaps, to keep that virus under control.In the second study, the researchers measured cytokines(炎性因子) in 144 of the breast cancer survivors as well as the healthy thought overweight middle-aged adults. The participants gave a blood sample and then experienced the stress of having to give a speech and do mentalmath in front of people in white lab coats.After the stressful speech, the lonelier the person is, the higher the levels of cytokine interleuking-6 are. This cytokine is important for healing in the short term, because it promotes inflammation. However, when cytokines react too readily, inflammation can be harmful. Chronic inflammation has been linked to many diseases.People who are lonely also tend to react more strongly to negative events in their lives. If lonely people experience daily life as more stressful, it may cause chronic stress, which in turn disrupts the immune system.The study indicates that those who feel close to friends and family can know that their health is likely getting benefits from those relationships. People who feel socially connected are experiencing positive outcomes.66. The Underlined phrases “is out of whack” in Paragraph 2 can be re placed by_____.A. becomes healthyB. goes wrongC. starts to respondD. lose connection67. What do the high levels of antibodies indicate?A. The immune system is failing to control the viruses.B. The immune system has managed to kill the viruses.C. The person has been badly ill.D. The immune system has been damaged.68. Why should frequent reaction of cytokines be avoided?A. Because it would make people more stressed.B. Because it can destroy the immune system completely.C. Because it may cause harmful chronic inflammation.D. Because it would make breast cancer survivors overweight.69. According to the passage, lonely people are more likely to _____.A. have had more negative experiencesB. become more sensitive to negative events.C. feel more pressure from chronic diseases.D. react strongly to positive daily life.70. What is the main idea of the passage?A. Loneliness has its advantages and disadvantages.B. Lonely people tend to have negative thoughts.C. Loneliness does harm to health both mentally and physically.D. People whose immune system is weak tend to get lonely.PART ⅣWRITING (45 marks)Section A (10 marks)Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in the numbered blankets by using the information from the passage. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.Most people with problems see their problem as limitations to their success. The moment youbegin to see your problems as stumbling blocks (绊脚石), you start to have more problems. But the way you see your problems determines how they affect you. If you see your problems as the walls that cannot be broken down, then problems will affect you more than they are supposed to. But if you see your problems as opportunities, then you will be able to solve them and get the message that the problems are passing across to you.The greatest men always remain calm when they face problems. When they face problems, they remain positive. Staying positive is one of the keys to solving your problems. When used well it could help get you out of difficulty. When you remain positive, you put yourself in the right position to solve your problems effectively.Problems act as a good teacher and give you something new to learn, and with every lesson comes a solution. You must learn from the problem itself and look for the way forward instead of complaining, worrying and giving excuses. Every problem is just like an examination. Once you solve the problem, you get to the next level.Not everybody is fit to share your problems with you, and not everybody is fit to know your problems. But you should have someone you can speak to and someone who is always willing to listen to you. You must be able to be accountable to this person and the person must be someone that is better and know much more than you. This person would be able to give you meaningful advice, monitor your progress and also support you.Section B (10 marks)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.Nong Luhuan had a wild dream when he was little: He wanted to become a cartoonist and publish books of his own. Now, the 22-year-old art design major at Sichuan Fine Art Institute has achieved his dream. His micro blog cartoon has more than 260,000 followers and he will publish his first book soon.Nong’s micro blog cartoon first drew wide attention in late 2012. H e draws stories of real-life people striving to (努力) achieve their life goals. Though each story consists of only several pictures, it takes Nong a lot of time and effort to finish them. “ I want my work to be recognizable.I want people to think of me as a cartoonist who makes cheerful works,” Nong says. Therefore he digs deep into each person’s story. Before drawing, he spends a whole day researching the person’s background and another three days on interviews. “Micro blog cartoons are interesting not bec ause of the drawings. We attract viewers with the content,” Nong says. “Besides, viewers only spend one or two minutes on each micro blog post. If my work can cause reflection, then it is meaningful.”On the way to success, Nong had his struggles. He even thought about giving up drawing in 2011. But when he read the micro blog cartoons of Chen Anni, a well-known female cartoonist of Nong’s age, he found new courage. “She is not even a fine art student and she is pursuing (追求) her dream of drawing cartoons. Why should I give up?” Nong says. After that, Nong worked even harder, gradually becoming popular and receiving positive feedback.Many fans have sent Nong private messages, telling him that his work has encouraged them to pursue their life goals and that if they succeed they will share their stories with him. “I’m glad that I have conveyed a positive attitude through my work. My readers are motivated through it and are themselves becoming a source of motivation for others,” he says.81.What does Nong draw in his micro blog cartoons? (No more than 13 words)______________________________________________________________________________ 82.What will Nong Lunan do before he draws stories of a person? (No more than 8 words)_______________________________________________________________________________ 83.Why didn’t Nong give up drawing in 2011? (No more than 12 words)_______________________________________________________________________________ 84.How do Nong’s works affect his fans? (No more than 12 words)_______________________________________________________________________________ Section C (25 marks)Directions: Write an English composition according to the instructions given below in Chinese.请以My experience of helping others 为题，讲述在你的成长过程中所经历的一件帮助别人的事情，并谈谈这件事情给你带来的收获与启示。
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英语时量：120分钟分值：150分Part I Listening Comprehension (30 marks)S ection A (22.5’)Directions: In this section, you will hear six conversations between two speakers. For each conversation, there are several questions and each conversation is followed by three choices marked A, B and C. Listen carefully and then choose the best for each question.You will hear each conversation TWICE.Conversation 11.What will the man do?A. Skate with the kidsB. Look after the kids.C. Buy three crash helmets2. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a shopB. In a skating clubC. In the streetConversation 23. Where does the conversation take place?A. In a hospitalB. At homeC. At a school .4. What do we know about the man?A. He is not looked after well when he is ill.B. He has already had six glasses of water.C. He can only use water to fight against his illness.Conversation 35. What do you know about Barbie?A. She is the speaker’s friend.B. She is the speaker’s sister.C. She is a pet dog.6. What does the man think of the woman?A. RomanticB. ImaginativeC. CommonConversation 47. What kind of room does the man book?A. A general room with a back view.B. A double room with a front view.C. A single room with a good view.8. How much will the man pay for three nights?A. 900 yuanB. 780 yuanC. 560 yuan9. What is the man uncertain about?A. The transport to the hotelB. The time to arriveC. The time to leave.Conversation 510. What’s the most probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Customer and waitress.B. Teacher and student.C. Employer and employee.11. How long does the woman plan to do this part-time job?A. 18 days.B. 3 weeks.C. 15 days.12. Why is the woman doing the part-time job here?A. To practice her oral English.B. To gain some job experience.C. To help the foreign customers with the language.Conversation 613. How does Mary go to school in Japan?A. She takes a school bus.B. She uses the subway .C. She walks with a group of students .14. Where does Mary have lunch?A. At a lunchroom .B. In a cafeteria .C. In her classroom.15. When does Mary probably get home from school?A. Either 1:00pm or 2:00pm .B. Either 2:00 pm or 3:pm .C. Either 3:00 pm or 4:pm .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 Ⅱ: language knowledge (45 marks)Section A (15 marks)Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose one answer that best completes the sentence.21. —______ to stay，they couldn't possibly leave right away.—No wonder they didn't turn up on time.A. Having been askedB. To askC. To have askedD. Asking22. We the famous singer yesterday evening if we had got to the gym in time.A. sawB. had seenC. would seeD. would have seen23. on account of drunk driving, obviously, is now in public concern.A. PunishedB. PunishingC. Being punishedD. To punish24. When you are faced with challenges, you should believe that confidence is ____makes a difference.A. thatB. whichC. howD. what25. —I regret to say that I failed to rank first in the terminal exam.— Come on; nobody win all the time.A. shouldB. mustC. shallD. can26. Many pe ople can’t learn any lessons from the mistakes they’ve made ____ theyget hurt somehow.A. whetherB. unlessC. ifD. as27. —How can I get the main idea of a new article quickly?—Just look through the first and last paragraph, and you what it is mainly about.A. seeB. will seeC. are seeingD. have seen28. Only when he reached the tea-house it was the same place he’d been inlast year.A. he realizedB. he did realizeC. realized heD. did he realize29. We shall not start the project until it _____ by the committee.A. will be approvedB. has been approvedC. approvesD. is to approve30. Many of us take ____ for granted that all foreigners celebrate Thanksgiving. Butthis is simply not true.A. themB. itC. thisD. that31. Being from a family produced great actors, it’s no wonder that she quicklyfound her way into the spotlight.A. whoB. whereC. whatD. which32. In many developed countries, the rich ______ richer and the poor poorer, which______ a social problem.A. becomes; areB. are becoming; isC. became; isD. is becoming; is33. — Do you know ____ made him successful in his career?— Yes. His hard work and determination, of course.A. what it was thatB. what was it thatC. it was what thatD. was it what that34. — Someone has tidied the sitting room!— Jim it this morning; he couldn’t bear the mess any more.A. has doneB. didC. had doneD. would do35. All things _____, the plan trip will have to be called off.A. consideredB. be consideredC. consideringD. having consideringSection 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 the blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.In 2012 I had the worst year of my life. I worked in a finance job that I hated.I occupied my time with meaningless relationships. I was 36 for happiness and had no idea where to find it.Then I fell 37 with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome(CFS慢性疲劳综合征) and became virtually bed bound . I had to 38 my job and then was left with no income. However, I eventually regained my physical health, but not long after that I got a call from my 39 at home to say that my f ather’s cancer had 40 and that he had been admitted to a hospice(临终安养院).I 41 the city and I went to be with him. He died 6 months later. My 42 wasa complete inspiration to me. He was always so strong that, for a minute after he drew his 43 breath, I honestly thought he would come back to life.The grief that followed was intense for all of us 5 children and our mother, but we had each other. But my oldest sister at that time 44 of a bad back. It got so bad after 2 months that she was admitted to the 45 . They discovered that she had highly advanced cancer in her bones. She died 1 month later.It took something powerfully changeable in my life to make me wake up. Wake up to some fundamental truths of life. This 46 is a gift if you want to accept it. No matter what the obstacle, you can make your life abundant with joy and you can live authentically. I know what I have now is so 47 and so short that I must grasp the joy in every moment I can, and treat it as the gift that it is.36. A. waiting B. standing C. searching D. preparing37. A. asleep B. ill C. calm D. apart38. A. apply for B. hold down C. quit D. gain39. A. company B. family C. university D. class40. A. disappear B. lightened C. progressed D. recovered41. A. visited B. left C. reached D. forgot42. A. father B. mother C. sister D. brother43. A. last B. first C. quick D. short44. A. died B. heard C. spoke D. complained45. A. army B. club C. hospital D.college46. A. present B. opportunity C. life D. story47. A. precious B. common C. unique D. easy Section C (12 marks)Directions: Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the context.Do you remember your 16-year-old self, 48 one who thought finding the right partner 49 dance with and getting an A in the test were 50 crucial than everything else? Or what 51 your early 20s self, who lived in a tiny apartment and worked hard at an entry level job, suspecting that it would be that way forever?Have you ever wished that you could go back and comfort 52 younger self? Have you imaged that you could give your younger self some suggestions or help her/him avoid the mistakes you now regret, somehow assuring her/him that everything would53 last long? We recently asked our community the question, “ If you could giveyour younger self one piece of advice, what would 54 be?” We got over a hundred responses, ranging 55 relationships and careers to body image and confidence.Below are our favorite 15 responses. Click here and see the details.PART Ⅲ READI NG COMPREHENTION (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.(A)LATEST BOOKSBelow you’ll find some latest published books that have been added to the library’s collection in the past 45 days.She Is Not InvisibleSergwick’s “She Is Not Invisible” is partly a thriller, partly a philosophical reflection on coincidence, but mostly, it’s the story of Laureth: a blind British teenager whose father, a famous author, has gone missing in America. She sets out to find him, taking her seven-year-old brother as a guide. She is not sure this is strictly legal, so she pretends not to be blind as they make their way through Heathrow airport and the streets of New York City.Six Bad Poets“Six Bad Poets” is a farce-in-verse(闹剧式诗句) by Christopher Reid, following the brave acts and misfortunes of a group of poets –three men and three women, whose destinies(命运) are more closely connected than they themselves can know, in their attempts to deal with the risks of London literary society.Britain Against NapoleonThis book describes how the British state successfully organized itself to overcome Napoleon.For more than twenty years after 1793, the French army was supreme(最优的) in continental Europe, and the British population lived in fear of French invasion(人侵). How did Britain survive and win a generation-long war against a country which at its peak commanded many times Britain’s own resources and manpower?In “Britain Against Napoleon”, Roger K night looks beyond the familiar bravery of the army and navy to the politicians and civil servants, and examines how they made it possible to continue the war.The Beau MondeHannah Greig’s “The Beau Monde” tells the story of the world’s first fashion-obsessed(痴迷于时尚的) society in eighteenth-century London and takes us on a tour from court and Parliament (约会) to Georgian London’s parks, pleasure grounds and private homes, meeting a rich and colorful cast of contemporary characters along the way. It reveals the secrets of how membership of the new elite(精英) was won, maintained and sometimes lost. This book also shows how being fashionable was the key to power in a new social order.56. According to the passage, Laureth______A. is a famous writerB. is a blind young girlC. has been lost in New YorkD. has raised her little brother by herself57. Who writes a book about six poets?A. Christopher Reid.B. Hannah Greig.C. Roger Knight.D. Sedgwick.58. The book “Britain Against Napoleon” focuses on_______A. how the British defeated NapoleonB. how Napoleon occupied the UKC. the contribution of politiciansD. the influence of war59. If you are interested in the history of fashion, you should read______.A. “She Is Not Invisible”B. “Six Bad Poets”C “Britain Against Napoleon” D. “The Beau Monde”60. The main purpose of passage is to______.A. compare the booksB. inform readers of new booksC. advocate diverse readingD. persuade people to read more(B)When my friend put out the idea of homeschooling to her parents, the first reaction they gave was, “You are cutting the child off the world.” Did the child really get cut off or did the child socialize better?The moment we hear of homeschooling, we think the child will have no opportunities to interact with peers(同龄人). However, in my friend’s opinion, we forget that when attending a regular school, the child is not into socializing all the while. The child is restricted to so many other activities. Studies take a major role in a child’s life. The child hardly has the time to interact at school.The child might be meeting and studying along with many peers; however, how many kids interact with all the kids in a class? But in homeschooling system, as my friend mentioned, the kid has all the time and can plan his day accordingly. During the day the child studies just like other school-going kids but with no burden of homework and project work, the child has so much free time in the evening as to effectively interact and play with peers. The quality time the child spends in education is really impressive.Homeschooled kids have the opportunity to socialize more often as they have a lot of time in their hands. They can also make socializing a regular habit. Just as my friend said, her child goes to a neighboring park almost every day and has a set of friends who go there daily. Other children get back home to finish off homework and project work whereas her child who is already through with studies gets the opportunity to spend time with family members.When I heard this, I really felt how lucky the child was. Definitely the child had a better opportunity to socialize when compares with my kids. However, I might not consider homeschooling for my kid, as I am so used to the traditional schooling system and feel regular schooling the safest bet.61. What is the author’s attitude towards his friend’s idea of homeschooling?A. Surprised.B. Interested.C. Confident.D. Negative.62. The author’s purpose in writing the passage is to _________.A. express his views on homeschooling.B. explain what homeschooling is.C. share his ways of teaching his children.D. promote homeschooling.63. What do we know about homeschooling children?A. They don’t interact with their peers often.B. They have more spare time to play.C. They are restricted to certain activities.D. They can’t gain enough knowledge.64. According to the author what is the biggest advantage of homeschooling children?A. They will become braver.B. They can be more popular.C. They can be better at socializing.D. They can study better.65. How does the passage mainly develop?A. By following the order of importance.B. By following the order of timeC. By making comparison.D. By presenting facts.(C)Feeling lonely? New research suggests you might want to find out that answer. Not only is loneliness an unpleasant condition, it can also harm the body’s immune system.The new study shows that people who are lonely experience more reactivation(重新激活) of hidden viruses in their systems than the well-connected ones. Lonely people also are more likely than others to produce inflammatory compounds(炎性化合物) in response to stress, which may cause heart disease and other chronic disorders. “Both, in different ways, indicate that the immune system is out of whack,” said study researcher Lisa Jaremka.Jaremka and her colleagues studied 200 female breast cancer survivors and 134 overweight, middle-aged adults with no major health problems.In the first study, the researchers analyzed the blood of the breast cancer survivors for antibodies against viruses. These common viruses can remain inactive and symptomless inside the body. Higher antibody levels indicate higher levels of activated viruses. The results showed that the lonelier the participant, the higher the levels of virus antibodies in the blood. Jaremka said, “The immune sy stem is unable at that time, for whatever reason, in this case loneliness perhaps, to keep that virus under control.In the second study, the researchers measured cytokines(炎性因子) in 144 of the breast cancer survivors as well as the healthy thought overweight middle-aged adults. The participants gave a blood sample and then experienced the stress of having to give a speech and do mental math in front of people in white lab coats.After the stressful speech, the lonelier the person is, the higher the levels of cytokine interleuking-6 are. This cytokine is important for healing in the short term, because it promotes inflammation. However, when cytokines react too readily, inflammation can be harmful. Chronic inflammation has been linked to many diseases. People who are lonely also tend to react more strongly to negative events in their lives. If lonely people experience daily life as more stressful, it may cause chronic stress, which in turn disrupts the immune system.The study indicates that those who feel close to friends and family can know that their health is likely getting benefits from those relationships. People who feel socially connected are experiencing positive outcomes.66. The Underlined phrases “is out of whack” in Paragraph 2 can be re placed by_____.A. becomes healthyB. goes wrongC. starts to respondD. lose connection67. What do the high levels of antibodies indicate?A. The immune system is failing to control the viruses.B. The immune system has managed to kill the viruses.C. The person has been badly ill.D. The immune system has been damaged.68. Why should frequent reaction of cytokines be avoided?A. Because it would make people more stressed.B. Because it can destroy the immune system completely.C. Because it may cause harmful chronic inflammation.D. Because it would make breast cancer survivors overweight.69. According to the passage, lonely people are more likely to _____.A. have had more negative experiencesB. become more sensitive to negative events.C. feel more pressure from chronic diseases.D. react strongly to positive daily life.70. What is the main idea of the passage?A. Loneliness has its advantages and disadvantages.B. Lonely people tend to have negative thoughts.C. Loneliness does harm to health both mentally and physically.D. People whose immune system is weak tend to get lonely.PART Ⅳ WRITING (45 marks)Section A (10 marks)Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in the numbered blankets by using the information from the passage. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.Most people with problems see their problem as limitations to their success. The moment you begin to see your problems as stumbling blocks (绊脚石), you start to have more problems. But the way you see your problems determines how they affect you. If you see your problems as the walls that cannot be broken down, then problems will affect you more than they are supposed to. But if you see your problems as opportunities, then you will be able to solve them and get the message that the problems are passing across to you.The greatest men always remain calm when they face problems. When they face problems, they remain positive. Staying positive is one of the keys to solving your problems. When used well it could help get you out of difficulty. When you remain positive, you put yourself in the right position to solve your problems effectively.Problems act as a good teacher and give you something new to learn, and with every lesson comes a solution. You must learn from the problem itself and look for the way forward instead of complaining, worrying and giving excuses. Every problem is just like an examination. Once you solve the problem, you get to the next level.Not everybody is fit to share your problems with you, and not everybody is fitto know your problems. But you should have someone you can speak to and someone who is always willing to listen to you. You must be able to be accountable to this person and the person must be someone that is better and know much more than you. This person would be able to give you meaningful advice, monitor your progress and also support you.Section B (10 marks)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.Nong Luhuan had a wild dream when he was little: He wanted to become a cartoonist and publish books of his own. Now, the 22-year-old art design major at Sichuan Fine Art Institute has achieved his dream. His micro blog cartoon has more than 260,000 followers and he will publish his first book soon.Nong’s micro blog cartoon first drew wide attention in late 2012. H e draws stories of real-life people striving to (努力) achieve their life goals. Though each story consists of only several pictures, it takes Nong a lot of time and effort to finish them. “ I want my work to be recognizable. I want people to think of me as a cartoonist who makes cheerful works,” Nong says. Therefore he digs deep into each person’s story. Before drawing, he spends a whole day researching the person’s background and another three days on interviews. “Micro blog cartoons are interesting not bec ause of the drawings. We attract viewers with the content,” Nong says. “Besides, viewers only spend one or two minutes on each micro blog post. If my work can cause reflection, then it is meaningful.”On the way to success, Nong had his struggles. He even thought about giving updrawing in 2011. But when he read the micro blog cartoons of Chen Anni, a well-known female cartoonist of Nong’s age, he found new courage. “She is not even a fine art student and she is pursuing (追求) her dream of drawing cartoons. Why should I give up?” Nong says. After that, Nong worked even harder, gradually becoming popular and receiving positive feedback.Many fans have sent Nong private messages, telling him that his work has encouraged them to pursue their life goals and that if they succeed they will share their stories with him. “I’m glad that I have conveyed a positive attitude through my work. My readers are motivated through it and are themselves becoming a source of motivation for others,” he says.81.What does Nong draw in his micro blog cartoons? (No more than 13 words)______________________________________________________________________________ 82.What will Nong Lunan do before he draws stories of a person? (No more than 8 words) _______________________________________________________________________________ 83.Why didn’t Nong give up drawing in 2011? (No more than 12 words)_______________________________________________________________________________ 84.How do Nong’s works affect his fans? (No more than 12 words)_______________________________________________________________________________ Section C (25 marks)Directions: Write an English composition according to the instructions given below in Chinese.请以My experience of helping others 为题，讲述在你的成长过程中所经历的一件帮助别人的事情，并谈谈这件事情给你带来的收获与启示。
【配套K12】高三英语上学期第二次月考试题
湘阴一中2015届高三第二次月考英语试卷时量：120分钟总分：150分Part I Listening Comprehension (30 marks)S ection A (22.5’)Directions: In this section, you will hear six conversations between two speakers. For each conversation, there are several questions and each conversation is followed by three choices marked A, B and C. Listen carefully and then choose the best for each question.You will hear each conversation TWICE.Conversation 11. Where does the woman want to go？A. Beihai ParkB. Beijing ZooC. Beijing Station2. Which bus should the woman take?A. Number 303 BusB. Number 103 BusC. Number 301 BusConversation 23. What are they talking about?A. Watching TVB. Having sportsC. Visiting a park4. Why does the woman suggest the park?A. Because the air is fresh and clean there.B. Because there are fewer people there.C. Because it is very quiet there.Conversation 35. Where does the man come from?A. AfricaB. The U.S.AC. Australia6. What is the woman’s problem?A. She has trouble speaking English.B. She has trouble reading English.C. She has trouble writing English.Conversation 47. Where does the conversation take place？A. In a planeB. In a carC. In a train8. How is the woman feeling?A. CalmB. NervousC. Excited9. What is the man scared of ?A. BeesB. CatsC. DogsConversation 510. How did the man go to Switzerland?A. By carB. By trainC. By plane11. How long did it take the man to go to Switzerland?A. One and a half hours.B. Two and a half hours.C. Three and a half hours.12. What’s the weather like in the place where the woman stayed?A. HotB. ColdC. Cool.Conversation 613. What does the woman want the man to do?A. Lend her some money.B. Tell her how to use an ATM machine.C. Teach her how to deal with a bank clerk.14. How many numbers does a PIN usually have?A. FiveB. SixC. Eight15. What does the man suggest about PIN numbers?A. Write it down for memory.B. Change it frequently for safety.C. Keep it in mind.Section B (7.5’)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.Three 16.________ tips from Rupert MurdochHis achievements:•almost 200 newspapers•37 TV stations•11 17 ._______ companies.•two publishing companies.• a lot of 18.________His tips•Don’t let anything stand in your way.•19.________•Stay 20.________ of the game.PartⅡ 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. Please ________the candidates of the time of the interview at once, so they canmake preparations for it ahead of time.A. to informB. informingC. informD. informed22. We are talking about the subject ________ the importance I haven’t realized yet.A. whichB. thatC. whoseD. of which23. By the time the firemen arrived, the big fire already.A. had put outB. had been put outC. put outD. was put out24. Jane her job as a manager in a travel agency in April and moved to Australiain search of new opportunities the re.A. resignedB. has resignedC. resignD. had resigned25. The sign “No Photos” means that no one________ take any photos here.A. needB. mightC. mustD. shall26. Many scientists believe that global warming, if ____ , will cause extreme climatechange this century.A. not stoppingB. no stopC. not stoppedD. without stop27. After living in the city for 10 years he returned to______ he grew up as a child.A. whichB. whereC. thatD. when28. — It is said that Robert had an accident yesterday.—How come? He very carefully.A. droveB. drivesC. had drivenD. has driven29. — Shall we take some apples with us?—No, at no time_________ in the library.A. is food allowedB. allows foodC. food is allowedD. does food allow30. The writer went to the library the other day and searched for ____ he could findabout Charles Dickens.A. whereverB. howeverC. whicheverD. whatever31. ---Look! Somebody ________ the classroom.----Well, it wasn’t me. I didn’t do it.A. is cleaningB. was cleaningC. has cleanedD. had cleaned32. It is the protection for the trees _____matters, rather than how many trees areplanted each year.A. thatB. whichC. whatD. as33. While waiting for the opportunity to get , Henry did his best to performhis duty.A. promoteB. promotedC. promotingD. to promote34. We live day by day, but in the great things, the time of days and weeks_____so small that a day is unimportant.A. isB. areC. has beenD. have been35.---What do you think of your trip to Hengshan?---Terrific! And what impressed me most is the tree ______1,000 years ago.A. dates back toB. dated back toC. are dating back toD. dating back toSection B(18 marks)Direction s: 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.When I was young, my dad used to grow carnations(康乃馨). His carnations were red, pink and white. Everyone who saw them admired them for their beauty.He took care of them with so much love and 36 . Every day after coming home from work, he went straight to see them. He 37 watching them every day. We kids did too. But he used to t ell us, “No one should touch my flowers. ”One day my younger sister, who loved my dad very much, had wanted to help him and she 38 the carnations from their stems(枝干)one by one and arranged them 39 . She believed that he would be very 40 to see them that way.When mom and I realized what my sister had done, we became completely hopeless. However, my sister had no idea why no one showed her any appreciation. When my dad arrived, he went 41 , straight to see the flowers. When he saw his flowers lying on the floor like dead animals, he was 42 at first. He looked towards the street, to see if it was any of the 43 children who could have done it. Then he entered the living room and looked at mom in silence.Finally mom, who always taught us to 44 the truth no matter what, looked at dad and said, “We have no bad neighbors in our area. ”Then with a nice tone she continued, “No outsider did this great job, only your lovely daughter Cl e mence. ”My dad’s face changed into 45 and t hen he said, “Do I have a better 46 than my lovely daughter? ”My younger sister smiled and 47 dad tightly.36. A. devotion B. spirits C. gratitude D. expectation37. A. hated B. approved C. enjoyed D. committed38. A. divided B. watered C. cut D. cleaned39. A. by the window B. in the vaseC. on the deskD. on the floor40. A. surprised B. pleased C. disappointed D. worried41. A. as usual B. at first C. as well D. at last42. A. frightened B. relieved C. disappointed D. shocked43. A. enemies’ B. friends’ C. families’ D. neighbors’44. A. tell B. behave C. follow D. keep45. A. sadness B. smiles C. anger D. depression46. A. kid B. flower C. helper D. gift47. A. hugged B. kissed C. grasped D. pattedSection C(12 marks)Directions: Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with ONE WORD that best fits the context.Do you get along well with your teachers? “Getting along with” your teacher means both you and your teacher have a communicating way that makes both of you able to get 48._________you need from the relationship. A teacher wants to make sure that you’re paying attention, being respec tful and polite, and trying to learn. And you need a teacher 49._________is respectful to you, answers your questions, and tries to help you learn.Teachers want to get along with you. 50._________teachers and students sometimes have personality clashes. By dealing with 51._______ problem like this, you learn something about how to get along with people who are different 52. ________ you. For example, talk to an adult you trust, such as a parent, a teacher or both. You need to respect your teacher and be polite. Teachers also like 53. ______ when students learn and obey the classroom rules.Although a certain teacher isn’t your favorite, you can still have a successful relationship, especially if you complete your basic responsibilities 54.________a student. For example, attend class, ready to learn, be prepared for class and listen55. __________ your teacher is talking.PartⅢ 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.AZoo Lights6pm---10pm Thursdays through Wednesdays, through Jan. 7. The Phoenix Zoo’s 15th-annual holiday light festival features more than 2 million lights and light displays throughout the zoo, as well as a new arctic exhibit and jingo, the talking giraffe. Phoenix Zoo, 455 N. Galvin Parkway, $7ahead of time. Phoenix. $8 at gate. (602)273-1341. .Cowboy Christmas5pm---9pm Thursdays, 5pm---10pm Fridays and Saturdays, 5pm---9pm Sundays through Wednesdays, through Jan 1. Rawhide’s Main Street will be lit with 150,000 lights,including a 100-foot tall “tree of lights” and nightly lighting ceremony. Rawhide at Wild Horse Pass, 5700 W. North Loop Road, Gila River Reservation. FREE. (480) 502—5600. .Arizona Celebration of Lights6pm---9pm Thursdays, 6pm---l0pm Fridays and Saturdays, 6pm---10pm Sundays through Wednesdays, through Jan.1. A 2-mile drive featuring 300 light displays with more than 5 million lights. Community Church of Joy, 21000 N. 75th Ave., Glendale. $12 per car, $8 for adults, free for kids aged 4 and younger, $2 discount with canned food or toy donations. (623)561—.Glendale Glitters Quiet Nights6pm---10pm Thursdays through Wednesdays, through Jan.6. A display featuring 1.4 million lights decorates downtown Glendale. It also features an animated musical light show in the north part of town. The center of the display is at Murphy Park. Murphy Park, 5850 W. Glendale Ave. Glendale. FREE. (623)930—2820.Valley of Lights6pm---12pm Thursdays through Wednesdays, through Dec. 30. A one-mile drive through exhibits featuring more than 100,000 lights and animated displays. Donations accepted. Fain Park, 2200 N. Fifth St., Prescott Valley. FREE. 1一(928)一759—.56. These ads are all about__________.A. night light displays in the Phoenix ZooB. celebrations of lightsC. Christmas activities all over the worldD. advertisements of some products57. Which of the following websites can offer you further information about the 100-foot tall “tree of lights”?A. www. pvchamber. org.B. www. joyonline. org.C.www. .D.www. .58. If Mr. Smith and Mrs. Smith drive to Arizona Celebration of Lights with their son aged 5, most probably how much will they pay for the visit at least?A. $34.B. $36.C. $28.D. $26.59. According to the text, which of the following offer animated displays?A. Zoo Lights & Cowboy Christmas.B. Valley of Lights & Cowboy Christmas.C. Zoo Lights & Arizona Celebration of Lights.D. Valley of Lights & Glendale Glitters Quiet Nights.60. What’s the purpose of the text?A. To attract more visitors to these activities.B. To collect more donations from the visitors.C. To let kids have an interesting Christmas Day.D. To earn more money.BSeated in a convertible(敞篷车)with the top down at 60 miles an hour, Mary looked at the flies that sat on top of Mark’s hair. How could they stay there? She wondered. Mary had not seen Mark in years, until the other day when he came into the cafe where she worked. His appearance was different from when he was in high school. Now, he was a bit fat and thick glasses covered his eyes. However, that didn’t change Mary’s feelings for him at all. He had just bought a brand new red sports car and asked her if she would like to go for a ride and then have dinner with him. Her heart beat with excitement as he opened the door for her. She noticed something very strange as Mark got into the car and started to drive away. On the hair was a group of flies just sitting there.Mary stared in amazement. It seemed the faster they drove, the more determined the flies were to stick to his hair.Mary remained silent. She leaned forward and turned the radio on, to try to divert her attention away from the flies, but she couldn’t help thinking about them. She looked up at Mark, who was completely devoted to what was going on and continued to sing to the music while driving merrily along.Finally, Mark pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road beside a diner and looked in the mirror and said, “Mary, I would like to comb my hair before we get something to eat. Could you reach under the seat and give me my hair cream? ” Mary reached under the seat and pulled out a camping backpack, which contained a round jar and started to laugh wildly as she pointed to the label(商标). “That’s not hair cream on your hair, Mark! It says it’s Fly Trap Glue! ”61. What did Mary probably do?A. A car saleswoman.B. A waitress.C. A cook.D. A driver.62. We can learn from the text that .A. Mark used to be a th in, handsome boyB. Mark had bought a new sports car for MaryC. Mark and Mary had been in love for yearsD. Mary felt strange when she saw the red car63. The underlined word “divert” in Para. 4 can be replaced by .A. takeB. absorbC. replaceD. recover64. Why did Mary burst into laughter?A. Because Mark had prepared a jar of hair cream for her.B. Because Mary played a trick on Mark.C. Because Mark had mistaken Fly Trap Glue for hair cream.D. Because their ride wasn’t well prepared.65. What’s the best title for this passage?A. A wonderful rideB. Unchanged loveC. A hair trickD. Stuck on youCFour out of ten women who diet end up heavier than when they started watching their waistline(腰围), a study revealed today. The research also showed that a large percentage of women started noticing the pounds creeping back on just 21 days after reaching their ideal weight.Yesterday, Dr Ian Campbell of the Jenny Craig Weight Management Program said, “In the UK 61. 4 percent of adults are overweight or obese. Successful weight management requires a long-term commitment in order to lose weight successfully and for good. Dieting can be a real challenge so setting realistic goals and remaining focused on them is important. Otherwise as this research shows, women could end up heavier than when they started. ”The “Food, Body, Mind” report was publicized by Jenny Craig who quizzed 2, 000 women aged between 18 and 65 who diet regularly on their attitudes, beliefs and behaviors around weight loss. Six in ten said they were on a diet then and one in five women said they were on a “continuous diet”.It found the most common triggers to start dieting was seeing their “reflection in the mirror”, preparing for a summer holiday or unflattering photos posted on social networking sites. Other popular reasons include comments by friends or relatives or their other half.However, the study showed that one in ten gave up within one day, while almost a fifth managed to make it to a week or more. The average is ten days. Many blamed pressure they put on themselves to lose weight too quickly for the weight gain, which leaves them with a bigger appetite than normal. Others blamed colleagues, who tuck into fatty lunches and snacks unaware of the effect it has on the dieter, while mothers’polishing off their children’s leftovers(剩饭)was another common cause of weight gain.66. Which of the following might be the best title for this article?A. Three Reasons to Fail in DietingB. Important Things for Successful DietC. Obesity—a Problem for 61. 4% Adults in the UKD. Four in Ten Women Gain Weight on Diets67. Women who go on a diet .A. are all overweight or obeseB. are likely to gain weight again after reaching their ideal weightC. all fail because they are not persistent enoughD. all end up heavier than when they start to diet68. The underlined word “triggers”in Paragraph 4 probably means“________ ”.A. effectsB. examplesC. causesD. imagination69. Which of the following is NOT the reason that many people quit dieting very soon?A. The pressure they put on themselves to lose weight quickly.B. Colleagues who give them fatty lunches and snacks.C. Reflections they see in the mirror.D. Leftovers of children’s taken by their mothers.70. In which column of the newspaper do you probably find the passage?A. Health.B. Economy.C. Sports.D. Education.PartⅣ Writing(45 marks)Section A(10 marks)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 “HappinessAdvantage”EffectIn July 2010 Burt’s Bees, a personal-care products company, was going through big changes as it began a global expansion into 19 new countries. In this kind of high-pressure situation, many leaders bother their assistants with frequent meetings. In doing so, managers lift everyone’s anxiety level, which is responsible for effective problem solvi ng.Burt’s Bees then-CEO, John Wolfgang, took a different approach. Each day, he’d send out an e-mail that praises team members for work related to global marketing. He’d remind his managers to talk with their teams about the company’s values. He asked his managers to hold another three-hour meeting on happiness with employees in the course of the expansion effort. Wolfgang’s emphasis on developing positive leadership kept his managers loyal as they successfully transformed the company into a global one.That outcome shouldn’t surprise us. Research shows that when people work with a positive mind-set(思维模式), performance on nearly every level—productivity, creativity—improves. People who have a positive mind-set perform better in the face of challenge. I call this the“happiness advantage”—every business outcome showsthat it has been improved when the brain is positive. I’ve observed this effect in my role as a researcher and lecturer in 48 countries on the connection between employee happiness and success. In an analysis of 225 academic studies, researchers found strong evidence of cause-and-effect relationship between life satisfaction and successful business outcomes.A common misunderstanding is that only our genetics, our environment, or a combination of the two determines how happy we are. To be sure, both factors have effects. But one’s general sense of happiness is surprisingly unstable. The habits we form, the way we interact with colleagues, how we think about stress—all these can be managed to increase our happiness and our chances of success.Title: “Happiness Advantage”EffectⅠ. Burt’s Bees’71._______________ to management and its effect◆Leaders 72.__________________◆Assistants’ anxiety level lifted◆Problems solved less 73. ______________Ⅱ. John Wolfgang’s different approach to management and its effect◆A daily e-mail 74.________________sent◆Managers reminded to talk about 75._________________◆A three-hour meeting 76.__________________being held◆Positive leadership making managers 77.____________to the company◆Goals achievedⅢ. Research findings◆People performing better when they think positively◆Every business outcome showing 78._______________ when the brain is positive Ⅳ. 79.__________contributing to our happiness and chances of success◆80. ______________◆Habits we form◆The way we interact with colleagues and we think about stressSection B(10 marks)Directions: Read the following passage. Answer the questions according to the information given in the passageEach year, a majority of students leaving college come home close to $20, 000 in debt, not including their student loans. One of the main reasons students come home in debt is the many credit-card offers on campus. But credit cards are not a bad thing—it all comes down to the person in charge of them.A credit card is only bad if you abuse(滥用)it and purchase things you cannot afford. It seems much easier to buy things when you don’t physically hand over money, but only a plastic card.There are many ways to control how much you spend. One of the best is to use a debit card(签账卡)instead of a credit card. If you do not have one, contact your bank, and arrange to have one linked to your account(账户). In this way you’re able to see how much you are spending each time you buy something.Another easy way to control how much you are spending is to open an online bank account with which you can easily track how much money you have. Next, create a budget(预算); doing this will also give you a better overall picture of how your finances are. If you stick with it you will find it to be a debt fighter that can help you over a long time.Follow these tips religiously and you will find your net worth soon going from the gutter to the positive side. If you come out of college in debt, don’t let it get you down; you are not alone. With motivation and a strong will you will soon be able to kiss your debt goodbye.81. What does the author say about students in the first paragraph? (No more than 7 words)(2 marks)___________________________________________________________82. Why do many students like to use credit cards? (No more than 8 words)(2 marks) ___________________________________________________________83. List three ways you can stay out of debt. (No more than 16 words)(3 marks) ___________________________________________________________84. What is the passage mainly about? (No more than 12 words)(3 marks)__________________________________________________________Section C(25 marks)根据图画内容，以“We Want Our Schoolbags Lighter”题，用英语写一篇不少于120词的短文。
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湖南省岳阳县一中、湘阴县一中2015届高三12月联考英语试卷时量：120分钟分值：150分Part I Listening Comprehension (30 marks)S ection A (22.5’)Directions: In this section, you will hear six conversations between two speakers. For each conversation, there are several questions and each conversation is followed by three choices marked A, B and C. Listen carefully and then choose the best for each question.You will hear each conversation TWICE.Conversation 11.What will the man do?A. Skate with the kidsB. Look after the kids.C. Buy three crash helmets2. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a shopB. In a skating clubC. In the streetConversation 23. Where does the conversation take place?A. In a hospitalB. At homeC. At a school .4. What do we know about the man?A. He is not looked after well when he is ill.B. He has already had six glasses of water.C. He can only use water to fight against his illness.Conversation 35. What do you know about Barbie?A. She is the speaker’s friend.B. She is the speaker’s sister.C. She is a pet dog.6. What does the man think of the woman?A. RomanticB. ImaginativeC. CommonConversation 47. What kind of room does the man book?A. A general room with a back view.B. A double room with a front view.C. A single room with a good view.8. How much will the man pay for three nights?A. 900 yuanB. 780 yuanC. 560 yuan9. What is the man uncertain about?A. The transport to the hotelB. The time to arriveC. The time to leave.Conversation 510. What’s the most probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Customer and waitress.B. Teacher and student.C. Employer and employee.11. How long does the woman plan to do this part-time job?A. 18 days.B. 3 weeks.C. 15 days.12. Why is the woman doing the part-time job here?A. To practice her oral English.B. To gain some job experience.C. To help the foreign customers with the language.Conversation 613. How does Mary go to school in Japan?A. She takes a school bus.B. She uses the subway .C. She walks with a group of students .14. Where does Mary have lunch?A. At a lunchroom .B. In a cafeteria .C. In her classroom.15. When does Mary probably get home from school?A. Either 1:00pm or 2:00pm .B. Either 2:00 pm or 3:pm .C. Either 3:00 pm or 4:pm .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 Ⅱ: language knowledge (45 marks)Section A (15 marks)Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose one answer that best completes the sentence.21. —______ to stay，they couldn't possibly leave right away.—No wonder they didn't turn up on time.A. Having been askedB. To askC. To have askedD. Asking22. We the famous singer yesterday evening if we had got to the gym in time.A. sawB. had seenC. would seeD. would have seen23. on account of drunk driving, obviously, is now in public concern.A. PunishedB. PunishingC. Being punishedD. To punish24. When you are faced with challenges, you should believe that confidence is ____ makes adifference.A. thatB. whichC. howD. what25. —I regret to say that I failed to rank first in the terminal exam.— Come on; nobody win all the time.A. shouldB. mustC. shallD. can26. Many pe ople can’t learn any lessons from the mistakes they’ve made ____ they get hurtsomehow.A. whetherB. unlessC. ifD. as27. —How can I get the main idea of a new article quickly?—Just look through the first and last paragraph, and you what it is mainly about.A. seeB. will seeC. are seeingD. have seen28. Only when he reached the tea-house it was the same place he’d been in last year.A. he realizedB. he did realizeC. realized heD. did he realize29. We shall not start the project until it _____ by the committee.A. will be approvedB. has been approvedC. approvesD. is to approve30. Many of us take ____ for granted that all foreigners celebrate Thanksgiving. But this is simplynot true.A. themB. itC. thisD. that31. Being from a family produced great actors, it’s no wonder that she quickly found herway into the spotlight.A. whoB. whereC. whatD. which32. In many developed countries, the rich ______ richer and the poor poorer, which ______ asocial problem.A. becomes; areB. are becoming; isC. became; isD. is becoming; is33. — Do you know ____ made him successful in his career?— Yes. His hard work and determination, of course.A. what it was thatB. what was it thatC. it was what thatD. was it what that34. — Someone has tidied the sitting room!— Jim it this morning; he couldn’t bear the mess any more.A. has doneB. didC. had doneD. would do35. All things _____, the plan trip will have to be called off.A. consideredB. be consideredC. consideringD. having considering Section 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 the blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.In 2012 I had the worst year of my life. I worked in a finance job that I hated. I occupied my time with meaningless relationships. I was 36 for happiness and had no idea where to find it.Then I fell 37 with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome(CFS慢性疲劳综合征) and became virtually bed bound . I had to 38 my job and then was left with no income. However, I eventually regained my physical health, but not long after that I got a call from my 39 at home to say that my f ather’s cancer had40 and that he had been admitted to a hospice(临终安养院).I 41 the city and I went to be with him. He died 6 months later. My 42 was a complete inspiration to me. He was always so strong that, for a minute after he drew his 43 breath, I honestly thought he would come back to life.The grief that followed was intense for all of us 5 children and our mother, but we had each other. But my oldest sister at that time 44 of a bad back. It got so bad after 2 months that she was admitted to the 45 . They discovered that she had highly advanced cancer in her bones. She died 1 month later.It took something powerfully changeable in my life to make me wake up. Wake up to some fundamental truths of life. This 46 is a gift if you want to accept it. No matter what the obstacle, you can make your life abundant with joy and you can live authentically. I know what I have now is so 47 and so short that I must grasp the joy in every moment I can, and treat it as the gift that it is.36. A. waiting B. standing C. searching D. preparing37. A. asleep B. ill C. calm D. apart38. A. apply for B. hold down C. quit D. gain39. A. company B. family C. university D. class40. A. disappear B. lightened C. progressed D. recovered41. A. visited B. left C. reached D. forgot42. A. father B. mother C. sister D. brother43. A. last B. first C. quick D. short44. A. died B. heard C. spoke D. complained45. A. army B. club C. hospital D. college46. A. present B. opportunity C. life D. story47. A. precious B. common C. unique D. easySection C (12 marks)Directions: Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the context.Do you remember your 16-year-old self, 48 one who thought finding the right partner 49 dance with and getting an A in the test were 50 crucial than everything else? Or what 51 your early 20s self, who lived in a tiny apartment and worked hard at an entry level job, suspecting that it would be that way forever? Have you ever wished that you could go back and comfort 52 younger self? Have you imaged that you could give your younger self some suggestions or help her/him avoid the mistakes you now regret, somehow assuring her/him thateverything would 53 last long? We recently asked our community the question, ― If you could give your younger self one piece of advice, what would 54 be?‖ We got over a hundred responses, ranging 55 relationships and careers to body image and confidence. Below are our favorite 15 responses. Click here and see the details.PART ⅢREADI NG COMPREHENTION (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.(A)LATEST BOOKSBelow you’ll find some latest published books that have been added to the library’s collection in the past 45 days.She Is Not InvisibleSergwick’s ―She Is Not Invisible‖ is partly a thriller, partly a philosophical reflection on coincidence, but mostly, it’s the story of Laureth: a blind British teenager w hose father, a famous author, has gone missing in America. She sets out to find him, taking her seven-year-old brother as a guide. She is not sure this is strictly legal, so she pretends not to be blind as they make their way through Heathrow airport and the streets of New York City.Six Bad Poets―Six Bad Poets‖ is a farce-in-verse(闹剧式诗句) by Christopher Reid, following the brave acts and misfortunes of a group of poets –three men and three women, whose destinies(命运) are more closely connected than they themselves can know, in their attempts to deal with the risks of London literary society.Britain Against NapoleonThis book describes how the British state successfully organized itself to overcome Napoleon. For more than twenty years after 1793, the French army was supreme(最优的) in continental Europe, and the British population lived in fear of French invasion(人侵). How did Britain survive and win a generation-long war against a country which at its peak commanded many times Britain’s own resources and manpower?In ―Britain Against Napoleon‖, Roger K night looks beyond the familiar bravery of the army and navy to the politicians and civil servants, and examines how they made it possible to continue the war.The Beau MondeHannah Greig’s ―The Beau Monde‖ tells the story of the world’s first fashion-obsessed(痴迷于时尚的) society in eighteenth-century London and takes us on a tour from court and Parliament (约会) to Georgian London’s parks, pleasure grounds and private homes, meeting a rich and colorful cast of contemporary characters along the way. It reveals the secrets of how membership of the new elite(精英) was won, maintained and sometimes lost. This book also shows how being fashionable was the key to power in a new social order.56. According to the passage, Laureth______A. is a famous writerB. is a blind young girlC. has been lost in New YorkD. has raised her little brother by herself57. Who writes a book about six poets?A. Christopher Reid.B. Hannah Greig.C. Roger Knight.D. Sedgwick.58. The book ―Britain Against Napoleon‖ focuses on_______A. how the British defeated NapoleonB. how Napoleon occupied the UKC. the contribution of politiciansD. the influence of war59. If you are interested in the history of fashion, you should read______.A. ―She Is Not Invisible‖B. ―Six Bad Poets‖C ―Britain Against Napoleon‖ D. ―The Beau Monde‖60. The main purpose of passage is to______.A. compare the booksB. inform readers of new booksC. advocate diverse readingD. persuade people to read more(B)When my friend put out the idea of homeschooling to her parents, the first reaction they gave was, ―You are cutting the child off the world.‖ Did the child really get cut off or did the ch ild socialize better?The moment we hear of homeschooling, we think the child will have no opportunities to interact with peers(同龄人). However, in my friend’s opinion, we forget that when attending a regular school, the child is not into socializing all the while. The child is restricted to so many other activities. Studies take a major role in a child’s life. The child hardly has the time to interact at school.The child might be meeting and studying along with many peers; however, how many kids interact with all the kids in a class? But in homeschooling system, as my friend mentioned, the kid has all the time and can plan his day accordingly. During the day the child studies just like other school-going kids but with no burden of homework and project work, the child has so much free time in the evening as to effectively interact and play with peers. The quality time the child spends in education is really impressive.Homeschooled kids have the opportunity to socialize more often as they have a lot of time in their hands. They can also make socializing a regular habit. Just as my friend said, her child goes to a neighboring park almost every day and has a set of friends who go there daily. Other children get back home to finish off homework and project work whereas her child who is already through with studies gets the opportunity to spend time with family members.When I heard this, I really felt how lucky the child was. Definitely the child had a betteropportunity to socialize when compares with my kids. However, I might not consider homeschooling for my kid, as I am so used to the traditional schooling system and feel regular schooling the safest bet.61. What is the author’s attitude towards his friend’s idea of homeschooling?A. Surprised.B. Interested.C. Confident.D. Negative.62. The author’s purpose in writing the passage is to _________.A. express his views on homeschooling.B. explain what homeschooling is.C. share his ways of teaching his children.D. promote homeschooling.63. What do we know about homeschooling children?A. They don’t interact with their peers often.B. They have more spare time to play.C. They are restricted to certain activities.D. They can’t gain enough knowledge.64. According to the author what is the biggest advantage of homeschooling children?A. They will become braver.B. They can be more popular.C. They can be better at socializing.D. They can study better.65. How does the passage mainly develop?A. By following the order of importance.B. By following the order of timeC. By making comparison.D. By presenting facts.(C)Feeling lonely? New research suggests you might want to find out that answer. Not only is loneliness an unpleasant condition, it can also harm the body’s immune system.The new study shows that people who are lonely experience more reactivation(重新激活) of hidden viruses in their systems than the well-connected ones. Lonely people also are more likely than others to produce inflammatory compounds(炎性化合物) in response to stress, which may cause heart disease and other chronic disorders. ―Both, in different ways, indicate that the immune system is out of whack,‖ said study researcher Lisa Jaremka.Jaremka and her colleagues studied 200 female breast cancer survivors and 134 overweight, middle-aged adults with no major health problems.In the first study, the researchers analyzed the blood of the breast cancer survivors for antibodies against viruses. These common viruses can remain inactive and symptomless inside the body. Higher antibody levels indicate higher levels of activated viruses. The results showed that the lonelier the participant, the higher the levels of virus antibodies in the blood. Jaremka said, ―The immune sy stem is unable at that time, for whatever reason, in this case loneliness perhaps, to keep that virus under control.In the second study, the researchers measured cytokines(炎性因子) in 144 of the breastcancer survivors as well as the healthy thought overweight middle-aged adults. The participants gave a blood sample and then experienced the stress of having to give a speech and do mental math in front of people in white lab coats.After the stressful speech, the lonelier the person is, the higher the levels of cytokine interleuking-6 are. This cytokine is important for healing in the short term, because it promotes inflammation. However, when cytokines react too readily, inflammation can be harmful. Chronic inflammation has been linked to many diseases.People who are lonely also tend to react more strongly to negative events in their lives. If lonely people experience daily life as more stressful, it may cause chronic stress, which in turn disrupts the immune system.The study indicates that those who feel close to friends and family can know that their health is likely getting benefits from those relationships. People who feel socially connected are experiencing positive outcomes.66. The Underlined phrases ―is out of whack‖ in Paragraph 2 can be re placed by_____.A. becomes healthyB. goes wrongC. starts to respondD. lose connection67. What do the high levels of antibodies indicate?A. The immune system is failing to control the viruses.B. The immune system has managed to kill the viruses.C. The person has been badly ill.D. The immune system has been damaged.68. Why should frequent reaction of cytokines be avoided?A. Because it would make people more stressed.B. Because it can destroy the immune system completely.C. Because it may cause harmful chronic inflammation.D. Because it would make breast cancer survivors overweight.69. According to the passage, lonely people are more likely to _____.A. have had more negative experiencesB. become more sensitive to negative events.C. feel more pressure from chronic diseases.D. react strongly to positive daily life.70. What is the main idea of the passage?A. Loneliness has its advantages and disadvantages.B. Lonely people tend to have negative thoughts.C. Loneliness does harm to health both mentally and physically.D. People whose immune system is weak tend to get lonely.PART ⅣWRITING (45 marks)Section A (10 marks)Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in the numbered blankets by using theinformation from the passage. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.Most people with problems see their problem as limitations to their success. The moment you begin to see your problems as stumbling blocks (绊脚石), you start to have more problems. But the way you see your problems determines how they affect you. If you see your problems as the walls that cannot be broken down, then problems will affect you more than they are supposed to. But if you see your problems as opportunities, then you will be able to solve them and get the message that the problems are passing across to you.The greatest men always remain calm when they face problems. When they face problems, they remain positive. Staying positive is one of the keys to solving your problems. When used well it could help get you out of difficulty. When you remain positive, you put yourself in the right position to solve your problems effectively.Problems act as a good teacher and give you something new to learn, and with every lesson comes a solution. You must learn from the problem itself and look for the way forward instead of complaining, worrying and giving excuses. Every problem is just like an examination. Once you solve the problem, you get to the next level.Not everybody is fit to share your problems with you, and not everybody is fit to know your problems. But you should have someone you can speak to and someone who is always willing to listen to you. You must be able to be accountable to this person and the person must be someone that is better and know much more than you. This person would be able to give you meaningful advice, monitor your progress and also support you.Section B (10 marks)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.Nong Luhuan had a wild dream when he was little: He wanted to become a cartoonist and publish books of his own. Now, the 22-year-old art design major at Sichuan Fine Art Institute hasachieved his dream. His micro blog cartoon has more than 260,000 followers and he will publish his first book soon.Nong’s micro blog cartoon first drew wide attention in late 2012. He draws stories of real-life people striving to (努力) achieve their life goals. Though each story consists of only several pictures, it takes Nong a lot of time and effort to finish them. ― I want my work to be recognizable.I want people to think of me as a cartoonist who makes cheerful works,‖ Nong says. Therefore he digs deep into each person’s story. Before drawing, he spends a whole day researchi ng the person’s background and another three days on interviews. ―Micro blog cartoons are interesting not because of the drawings. We attract viewers with the content,‖ Nong says. ―Besides, viewers only spend one or two minutes on each micro blog post. If my work can cause reflection, then it is meaningful.‖On the way to success, Nong had his struggles. He even thought about giving up drawing in 2011. But when he read the micro blog cartoons of Chen Anni, a well-known female cartoonist of Nong’s age, he found new courage. ―She is not even a fine art student and she is pursuing (追求) her dream of drawing cartoons. Why should I give up?‖ Nong says. After that, Nong worked even harder, gradually becoming popular and receiving positive feedback.Many fans have sent Nong private messages, telling him that his work has encouraged them to pursue their life goals and that if they succeed they will share their stories with him. ―I’m glad that I have conveyed a positive attitude through my work. My readers are motivated through it and are themselves becoming a source of motivation for others,‖ he says.81.What does Nong draw in his micro blog cartoons? (No more than 13 words)______________________________________________________________________________ 82.What will Nong Lunan do before he draws stories of a person? (No more than 8 words)_______________________________________________________________________________ 83.Why didn’t Nong give up drawing in 2011? (No more than 12 words)_______________________________________________________________________________ 84.How do Nong’s works affect his fans? (No more than 12 words)_______________________________________________________________________________ Section C (25 marks)Directions: Write an English composition according to the instructions given below in Chinese.请以My experience of helping others 为题，讲述在你的成长过程中所经历的一件帮助别人的事情，并谈谈这件事情给你带来的收获与启示。