1、2015-2016 学年“漳州八校”第二次联考英语试题 命题人: 龙文中学高三备课组 审题人： (2016-1-20)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 秒钟的时间来回来有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. What is the weather going to be like according to the man ?A. It is going to be fine. B
2、. There is going to be a shower. C. It is going to be cloudy.2. What does the man think of the weather?A. It is hot. B. It is not hot. C. It is as hot as yesterday.3. What is the man complaining about? A. The hot climate. B. The pollution. C. The housing problems.4. What does the man say about Septe
3、mber in his country?A. Its very cold. B. Its rainy. C. It s very pleasant.5. What kind of weather have the speakers recently been having?A. Hot and dry. B. Cold and wet. C. Cold and dry.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。每段对话后有几个小题，从题中所给出的 A、B、C 三个选项种选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5
4、 秒钟；听完后，各小题给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话读两遍。听第 6 段材料，回答 6-8 题6. -What was the weather like yesterday morning?A. Sunny. B. Rainy. C. Windy.7. -What did the woman do yesterday morning?A. She went to the pet store. B. She went shopping. C. She visited the man.8. What does the man think of the weather forecast?A. I
5、t is accurate. B. It is reliable. C. It is always wrong.听第 7 段材料，回答 9、10 题9. What is the highest temperature today?A. 45 degrees. B. 30 degrees. C. 20 degrees.10. What is the weather like in the south of Utah?A. Cloudy and windy. B. Clear and cold. C. Windy and cold.听第 8 段材料，回答 11 至 14 题11. What has
6、 the weather been like for the past few days?A. Cold and windy. B. Rainy. C. Hot and windy.12. What does the woman say about the weather?A. She likes it. B. Shes got accustomed to it. C. She is still not used to it.13. Why does the man ask about the wearner in Beijing?A. He will go there on vacation
7、. B. He will attend a conference there. C. He will go there to see some friends.14. What clothes does the woman tell him to take?A. Heavy coats. B. Jackets and shirts. C. Shorts and T-shirts.听第 9 段材料，回答 15 至 17 题15. What are the temperatures in summer in the womans place?A. 35-40c B. 25-30c C. 20-25
8、c16. Hows the winter in the womans city?A. It can be very cold. B. The weather is usually mild. C. It seldom snows.17. Whose city usually has clear skies-?A. The mans. B. The womans. C. Neither.听第10段材料，回答18至20题18. What is the weather like today?A. Sunny and cloudless. B. Cool and sunny. C. Windy and
9、 hot.19. What is the weather generally like in June in Los Angeles?A. Cool and cloudy. B. Rainy and wet. C. Sunny and overcast.20. What makes TV weather people excited in winter?A. Snow. B. Rain. C. Wind.第二部分阅读理解(共 20 小题；每小题 2 分, 满分 40 分)第一节 （共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 30 分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、和 D）中，选出
10、最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。ANoah Webster, born on October 16, 1758, is known for The American Dictionary of the English Language. He has been called the“ Father of American Scholarship and Education. “ His “ Blue-Backed Speller“ books were used to teach spelling and reading to five generations of American chi
11、ldren. But how much do you know about him beyond that?At the age of 16, Noah Webster began attending Yale College, Unfortunately, he spent his four years at Yale during the American Revolutionary War, and, because of food shortages, many of his college classes were held in Glastonbury, Connecticut.
12、Later, he served in the army. Having graduated from Yale in 1778, Webster wanted to continue his education in order to earn his law degree. He had to teach school in order to pay for his education. He set up many small schools that didnt survive, but he was a good teacher because instead of forcing
13、his students to learn, like what most teachers did, he rewarded them. He earned his law degree in, 1781, but did not practice law until 1789. Once he started he found the law was not to his liking. Webster did not have much money. In 1793, Alexander Hamilton lent him $ 1500 to move to New York City
14、to edit a newspaper. In December, he founded New Yorks first daily newspaper, American Minerva, and edited it for four years. For decades, he published textbooks, political essays, a report on some diseases, and newspaper articles for his party. He wrote so much that a modern list of his published w
15、orks required 655 pages. Noah Webster died on May 28, 1843 and was buried in the Grove Street Cemetery. 21. Which of the following best describes Websters life at Yale?A. Tough. B. Smooth. C. Normal. D. Tiring. 22. What did Noah want to be after graduation from Yale?A. A teacher. B. A lawyer. C. A h
16、eadmaster. D. A scholar. 23. What can we infer from Paragraph 4?A. Webster was a most productive author. B. Webster led a miserable life in New York City.C. WebsterS books added up to 655 pages. D. Webster didnt write any political Works. BJimmy is an automotive mechanic, but he lost his job a few m
17、onths ago. He has a good heart, but always feared applying for a new job.One day, he gathered up all his strength and decided to attend a job interview. His appointment was at 10 am and it was already 8：30. While waiting for a bus to the office where he was supposed to be interviewed, he saw an elde
18、rly man wildly kicking the tyre of his car. Obviously there was something wrong with the car. Jimmy immediately went up to lend him a hand. When Jimmy finished working on the car, the old man asked him how much he should pay for the service. Jimmy said there was no need to pay him; he just helped so
19、meone in need, and he had to rush for an interview. Then the old man said, “Well, I could take you to the office for your interview. Its the least I could do. Please. I insist.” Jimmy agreed.Upon arrival, Jimmy found a long line of applicants waiting to be interviewed. Jimmy still had some grease on
20、 him after the car repair, but he did not have much time to wash it off or have a change of shirt. One by one, the applicants left the interviewers office with disappointed looks on their faces. Finally his name was called. The interviewer was sitting on a large chair facing the office window. Rocki
21、ng the chair back and forth, he asked, “Do you really need to be interviewed？” Jimmys heart sank. “With the way I look now, how could I possibly pass this interview？” he thought to himself.Then the interviewer turned the chair and to Jimmys surprise, it was the old man he helped earlier in the morni
22、ng. It turned out he was the General Manager of the company.“Sorry I had to keep you waiting, but I was pretty sure I made the right decision to have you as part of our workforce before you even stepped into the office. I just know youd be a trustworthy worker. Congratulations！” Jimmy sat down and t
23、hey shared a cup of well-deserved coffee as he landed himself a new job.24Why did Jimmy apply for a new job?AHe was out of work.BHe was bored with his job.CHe wanted a higher position.DHe hoped to find a better boss.25What did Jimmy see on the way to the interview?AA friends car had a flat tyre.BA w
24、ild man was pushing a car.CA terrible car accident happened.DAn old mans car broke down.26How did Jimmy feel on hearing the interviewers question?AHe was sorry for the other applicants.BThere was no hope for him to get the job.CHe regretted helping the old man.DThe interviewer was very rude.27What c
25、an we learn from Jimmys experience?AWhere theres a will, theres a way.BA friend in need is a friend indeed.CGood is rewarded with good.DTwo heads are better than one.CSea Life Melbourne Aquarium (水族馆)The allnew Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium, situated in the heart of Melbournes CBD, is one of Victorias
26、 leading visitor attractions and an unforgettable outing for the whole family. Having 12 amazing zones of discovery, Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium is the very place that you cannot miss when you visit the city.Opening TimesSea Life Melbourne Aquarium is open from 9：30 am until 6：00 pm every day of the
27、 year, including public holidays. Last admission is at 5：00 pm, one hour before closing.Location (位置)Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium is located on the corner of Flinders Street and King Street, Melbourne. It is situated on the Yarra River, opposite Crown Entertainment Complex.Getting to Sea Life Melbour
28、ne AquariumTrainSea Life Melbourne Aquarium is a short walk from either Flinders or Southern Cross train stations.Tram (有轨电车)The Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium tram stop is located on the free City Circle Tram route(公交线路) and also routes 70 and 75. City Circle trams run every 10 minutes in both directi
29、ons.Shuttle BusThe Melbourne City Tourist Shuttle is a free bus service, stopping at key tourist attractions in and around the City. Running daily, every 15 minutes from 10：00 am to 4：00 pm.Car ParkingWhile there is no public car parking at Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium, there are several public car p
30、arking lots available only a short walk away.Wheelchair AccessSea Life Melbourne Aquarium provides people in wheelchairs with full access to all 12 zones. Each floor also has wheelchair accessible toilets.TermsTickets will be emailed to you immediately after purchase or you can download and print yo
31、ur ticket once payment has been accepted. Please print out all tickets purchased and present at the front entrance of Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium. No ticket, no entry!28Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium _.Ais located at the center of the CBD in the cityBhas 12 most attractive places in MelbourneCadmits vi
32、sitors from 9：30 am until 6：00 pmDis beside Crown Entertainment Complex29Getting to Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium, visitors can take _.Atrains from Southern Cross train stationBshuttle buses around the train stationCboats across the Yarra RiverDeither tram route 70 or 7530Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium o
33、ffers visitors _.Afree car parkingBwheelchair accessCInternet connectionDtransportation service31Tickets to Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium _.Aare free to all visitorsBcan be purchased by emailCare checked at the entranceDcan be printed at the ticket officeD“It hurts me more than you,“ and “This is for
34、your own good.“ These are the statements my mother used to make years ago when I had to learn Latin, clean my room, stay home and do homeworkThat was before we entered the permissive period in education in which we decided it was all right not to push our children to achieve their best in school. Th
35、e schools and the educators made it easy to us. They thought that it was all right to be parents who take a let-alone policy. We stopped making our children do homework. We gave them calculators, turned on the television, left the teaching to the teachers and went on vacation.Now teachers, faced wit
36、h children who have been developing at their own pace for the past 15 years, are realizing weve made a terrible mistake. One such teacher is Sharon Klompus who says of her students - “so passive“ - and wonders what happened. Nothing was demanded of them, she believes. “Television,“ says Klompus, “co
37、ntributes to childrens passivity. Were not training kids to work any more. Were talking about a generation of kids whove never been hurt or hungry. They have learned somebody will always do it for them. Instead of saying go look it up, you tell them the answer. It takes greater energy to say no to a
38、 kid.“Yes, it does. It takes energy and it takes work. Its time for parents to end their vacation and come back to work. Its time to take the car away, to turn the TV off, to tell them it hurts you more than them but its for their own good. Its time to start telling them “no“ again. 32. By “permissi
39、ve period in education“ the author means a timeA. when every child can be educatedB. when everything can be taught at schoolC. when children are permitted to receive educationD. when children are allowed to do what they wish to33. Why are children becoming more inactive in study?A. Because teachers
40、are too strict with them.B. Because they have to perform too many duties.C. Because they have done too much homework.D. Because they spend too much time watching TV.34. To such children as described in the text_.A. it is easier to say yes than to say noB. it is easier to say no than to say yesC. nei
41、ther is easy-to say yes or to say noD. neither is difficult-to say yes or to say no35. What is the main idea of the passage?A. Parents should leave their children alone.B. Kids should have more activities at school.C. Its time for parents to be stricter with their kids.D. Parents should always set a
42、 good example to their kids.第二节(共 5 小题；每小题 2 分, 共 10 分)根据短文内容, 从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。(36)_You probably think you will never be a top student. This is not necessarily so. however. Anyone can become a better student if he or she wants to. Here, s how：Plan your time carefully. When planni
43、ng your work, you should make a list of things that you have to do. After making this list. you should make a schedule of your time. First your time for eating, sleeping, dressing, etc. Then decide a good, regular time for studying. (37)_ A weekly schedule may not solve all your problems, but it wil
44、l force you realize what is happening to your time.Find a good place to study. Look around the house for a good study area. Keep this space, which may be a desk or simply a corner of your room, free of everything but study materials. No games, radios, or television. When you sit down to study, conce
45、ntrate on the subject. Make good use of your time in class. (38)_ Listening carefully in class means less work later. Taking notes will help you remember what the teacher says.Study regularly. When you get home from school, go over your notes, review the important points that your teacher is going t
46、o discuss the next day, read that material. (39)_ If you do these things regularly, the material will become more meaningful, and youll remember it longer. Develop a good attitude towards tests. The purpose of a test is to show what you have learned about a subject. They help you remember your new k
47、nowledge. The world wont end if you dont pass a test,so don, t be over worried. (40)_ You will probably discover many others after you have tried these. A. There are other methods that might help you with your studying. B. Dont forget to set aside enough time for entertainment.C. Take advantage of c
48、lass time to listen to everything the teacher says. D. No one can become a top student unless he or she works hard. E. Maybe you are an average student. F. Make full use of class time to take notes of what the teacher asys in class. G. This wilI help you understand the next class. 第三部分 英语知识运用 （共两节，满
49、分 45） 第一节 完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A 、B 、C 和 D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 Years ago, I worked at the Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey Circus. One day, as I was passing the elephants, I suddenly stopped, _21_ by the fact that these huge creatures were being held by only a small rope tied to th
