1、至臻高考 内部资料1至臻高考 2017 届 3 月第二次测试英语试卷第 I 卷第一部分:听力（共两节，满分 30 分）做题时，先将答案划在试卷上。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. 9.18 C. 9.15答案是 C。1. What do
2、es the woman want to do?A. Find a place. B. Buy a map. C. Get an address.2. What does the man do for the woman?A. Repair her car B. Give her a ride C. Pick up her aunt.3. Who might Mr. Peterson be?A. A new professor B. A department head C. A company director.4. What does the man think of the book?A.
3、 Quite difficult. B. Very interesting. C. Too simple.5. What are the speakers talking about?A. Weather B. Clothes C. News.第二节听下面 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，各小题给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第 6 段材料，回答 6、7 小题。6. Why is Harry unwilling to jo
4、in the woman?A. He has a pain in his knee.B. He wants to watch TV.C. he is too lazy.7. What will the woman probably do next?A. Stay at home.B. Take Harry to hospital.C. Do some exercise.听第 7 段对话，回答 8、9 小题。8. When will the man be home from work?A. At 5:45 B. At 6:15 C. At 6:50至臻高考 内部资料29. Where will
5、the speakers go?A. The Green House Cinema. B. The New State Cinema. C. The UME Cinema.听第 8 段对话，回答第 10 至 12 题。10. How will the speakers go to New York?A. By air. B. By taxi. C. By bus.11. Why are the speakers making the trip?A. For business. B. For shopping. C. For holiday.12. What is the probable re
6、lationship between the speakers?A. Driver and passenger B. Husband and wife C. Fellow workers.听第 9 段对话，回答第 13 至 16 题。13. Where does this conversation probably take place?A. In a restaurant. B. In an office. C. In a classroom.14. What does John do now?A. Hes a trainer. B. Hes a tour guide. C. Hes a c
7、ollege student.15. How much can a new person earn for the first year?A. $10,500. B. $12,000. C. $15,000.16. How many people will the woman hire?A. Four B. Three C. Two听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。17. How long has the speaker lived in a big city?A. One year. B. Ten years. C. Eighteen years18. What is the
8、speakers opinion on public transport?A. Its comfortable B. Its time-saving C. Its cheap.19. What is good about living in a small town?A. Its safer. B. Its healthier. C. Its more convenient.20. What kind of life does the speaker seem to like most?A. Busy. B. Colourful. C. Quiet.第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分 40 分）第
9、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，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。ATeacher，Lawyer，Doctor when someone says “ career”，these classic jobs are the first ones you think about，right? We ve found four uncommon careers with awesome and unusual benefits.Chief Listening OfficerYou may not have he
10、ard of a Chief Listening Officer, but theyve probably heard from you. CLOs closely monitor social platforms and conversations to keep an eye ( and ear!) on whats being said about their company or brand. Your work enables a fast response to any and all 至臻高考 内部资料3complaints, questions, or misinformati
11、on.Why its awesome ： This job is on the rise. As more organizations rely on social media for market research and customer service，the position of CLO will only become more important.Food StylistMouth - watering restaurant commercials and wasteful magazine photographs of delicious food don t come eas
12、y ： it takes the work of a food stylist to make it all happen. Armed with cooking skills， creative style， and tools ranging from lipstick to lard，you get food ready for its photograph.Why it s awesome ： This is one of those rare cooking jobs that provide chances to create, but doesn t require you to
13、 slave away in a restaurant kitchen.Global Mobility ConsultantAs a global mobility consultant, you help employees make smooth transitions (过渡）intotheir new homes whether it s in Bangkok, Berlin，or the next state over.Why it s awesome ： If youre the type who enjoys travel and likes learning about oth
14、er cultures，systems and traditions, this career could be a perfect fit. As companies continue to expand across borders, this position is expected to grow by 21 percent over the next few years. Computational LinguistComputational Linguists help computers and humans communicate with others. More speci
15、fically, you create computer programs that can translate, transcribe, and comprehend regular, human language.Why it s awesome: This field is the front line for exciting technological areas like speech recognition and artificial intelligence. In other words, you could help create robots.21. What does
16、 a Chief Listening Officer do?A. To do market research.B. To listen to chief officers.C. To track social platforms and conversations.D. To respond to customers opinions.22. What is vital if you want to be a food stylist? A. Cooking skills and creativity.B. Restaurants and delicious food.C. Hard work
17、 in a restaurant kitchen.D. Commercials and magazines.23. What may contribute to the growing need for global mobility consultants?A. People s love for travel.B. Companies tendency to expand globally.C. Employees desire for great progress.D. Peoples interest in other cultures.24. What are computation
18、al linguists good at according to the text?A. Creating robots.B. Communicating with others.C. Speech recognition.D. Both computers and languages.BTheres a secret spot in Ireland. And the locals dont want you to know it exists.至臻高考 内部资料4I found it by chance. The Irish are world-famous for being a fri
19、endly nation and yet you hesitate as you climb to the top of a hill and see a fisherman storing his tools, the dog good-naturedly circling his feet. The camera comes out. The scene is so in line with the postcard Ireland you remember seeing pinned to the wall. Walking closer you drop the camera unti
20、l you re close enough to simply watch and listen. The water gently touches his boat. His tools hit the dock (码头），making ringing noises.The dog has discovered you sitting so quietly on the hill and although he s been playing in the water he knows no sense of politeness and runs toward you only a slig
21、ht delay in his step as his owner shouts out a command. It slows his progress toward you, but only slightly. That dog is about to give you the wettest and hairiest hug you ve had in weeks.The dog has opened the door to conversation now and as the dog leads you to the fisherman you glance toward the
22、sound of an approaching car，his wife，here to pick him up and transport his catch back into town. The immediate polite conversations unfold I m an obvious American and don t deny it，they re curious as to why such a healthy and pretty young lady such as myself is wandering the cold hills in such a rem
23、ote area of Ireland. “ Single are you? Well why in the world are you traveling by yourself, you 11 never meet a man that way?” demands the wife. Shes a tough customer and cant understand my answer “because I enjoy it， ” evidenced by her long-suffering sigh and a muttering (喃喃自语）about “young people”
24、.Theres a secret spot in Ireland，and Im not going to tell you where it is. Im not going to tell where it is because I know there re other Irish towns out there just like it all laced with joy of simplicity.25. What is the writers identity?A. A detective. B. A traveler. C. A journalist. D. A fisherma
25、n.26. Which word best describes the wifes reaction to the author?A. Rudeness. B. Curiosity. C. Envy. D. Worry.27. How does the writer feel about Ireland?A. Full of secrets. B. Not developed.C. A place with simple joy. D. A place with beautiful scenery.CThe end of the school year is in sight Christma
26、s cards，candy canes and of course，end of year reports.While most parents welcome an assessment of their kids performance，they do not expect their own input to be evaluated. But a school in the UK is changing that. As well as assessing their students, they are dishing out grades to mums and dads. Par
27、ents that are really involved (参与)in their kid s education are rewarded with an A，and parents that haven t done their bit get a disappointing D.The school, Greasley Beauvale Primary in Nottinghamshire, uses criteria such as whether mums and dads have attended school events such as plays and parent t
28、eacher evenings to decide on the grade. The schools principal, Donna Chambers, said that the scheme (方案）had been well received.“There were some critics(批评） ，but my response was well, it cant do any harm. Between 15 per cent and 20 per cent of parents started out in the lower categories but now that
29、has been reduced to just two per cent， ” she explained.Chambers hopes that the scheme will help motivate parental involvement. “The system is 至臻高考 内部资料5important because you have got to get the parents on board from day one. That one hour initial conversation saying they could improve will pay divid
30、ends for the rest of that child s academic life”, she said.But while the scheme may be well intentioned, it is likely to be connected with parent shaming. There are lots of reasons why some mums and dads might not be involved in school activities such as work commitments, looking after younger child
31、ren or caring for elderly relatives.And of course，being involved in your kid s education doesn t begin and end at school. There is a lot that goes on behind the scenes from helping with homework to keeping uniforms freshly laundered. And what about all the parents who stayed up sewing special costum
32、es at the last minute? Surely that earns a gold star instead of a grade!28. What do schools usually do at the end of the school year?A. Evaluating kids performances.B. Making Christmas cards.C. Dividing candies.D. Grading parents.29. What does the schools principal Chambers say about the scheme?A. I
33、t uses criteria to assess kids.B. It has gained much acceptance.C. It gives parents further education.D. It improves kids motivation for learning.30. What does the underlined part “pay dividends”（Para. 5) probably mean?A. Hold shares.B. Earn profits.C. Sacrifice health.D. Produce advantages.31. What
34、 does the author think of parents being involved in kids education?A. It adds to parents burden.B. It brings shame to parents.C. It means far more than being graded.D. It increases parents commitment to education.DIn Switzerland, the land of watches, trains really do run like clockwork. “ If I m 30
35、seconds late， the train is gone， ” said Michelle Kranz，who commutes (通勤)daily into Lucerne, where she works for the tourist board.Step across the border, and you re in a different universe. Italy has two rail schedules： the one printed in the brochure and another, flashing updates, on a board in the
36、 station. The first may be a fantasy； the second, reality. Next to posted departures, “Invariably you see the word ritardato ( delayed)， ” said Rick Steves，who writes guidebooks and runs a tour company called Europe Through the Back Door in Edmonds, Wash.Your time or my time? When traveling, you re
37、in their time. And that can affect almost everything： catching trains and buses, shopping, getting a meal and making appointments.Knowing a little about the culture can prevent much of the frustration. “ It s important to go with the flow， ” Steves said. “If you go to a restaurant in Spain at 7 p. m
38、.，thats bad news. The staff is eating then. ” Try going after 9 p.m.，as the Spaniards do. For the Swiss， the earlier the 至臻高考 内部资料6better, say 6 p. m. ； after 10，a tourist hoping for a hot meal in Switzerland just might go hungry.However, in some Latin American nations, hours and minutes seem hardly
39、 to matter. In Mexico，guests invited to a 6 p. m. social dinner think nothing of showing up two or three hours later, said Terri Morrison, who is updating a 1995 guide she co wrote called， “ Kiss，Bow or Shake Hands ： How to Do Business in More Than Sixty Countries， ” for release next year. In fact，
40、it s wise to arrive at least an hour late for dinner in Mexico City，Morrison said，to avoid embarrassing an unprepared host. There are many theories as to why time doesn t fly at the same speed around the globe. Climate, economics and culture may play a role.32. Which country does best in punctuality
41、?A. Switzerland. B. Italy. C. Spain. D. Mexico.33. What can be learned about Italian train services?A. They change schedules twice a day.B. They have no fixed schedules.C. They usually arrive on time.D. They often delay.34. What do the Mexican think of time?A. It means money.B. It is not important a
42、t all.C. It is embarrassing to be late.D. It is not enough for writers.35. What does the text mainly talk about?A. Punctuality is a special virtue.B. The Swiss appreciate tight schedule.C. Some cultures are more punctual than others.D. A small amount of lateness is acceptable.第二节（共 5 小题;每小题 2 分，满分 1
43、0 分）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。选项中有两项为 多余选项。The Final Way to Get Cheap Hotel Rooms Does it seem like hotel costs just go up and up? It s true that they rise each year, sometimes significantly. When determining which hotel has the best deal，you don t just want to look at the nightly rate anymore. 3
44、6 Here are some tips to help you make the best decision.Look for extras.Common extras that can save you lots are free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and kids eat free. All those bowls of fruit and free coffee and tea in reception are also included in your room rate，so take advantage of them during your stay.
45、37Not only can you get points for each stay that you can then use on free nights in the future， but rewards members also get informed of exclusive (独享的）deals that can save you a ton. Stay in hotels right outside the city center.If the costs for transportation won t make up the difference，you d be pa
46、ying on a closer location. 38 Ask for a corner room.至臻高考 内部资料7Though this won t technically save you any money, comer rooms are usually a bit larger than regular rooms, which give you a better deal for your money. 39 Avoid the weekend.40 In some cases，it can be as much as three times more than Sunda
47、y through Thursday nights.A. Be a rewards member.B. Collect as many points as you can.C. You can frequently get a fantastic deal this way.D. Surely you dont want to spend more than you need to.E. Once you check in, ask if one of these rooms is available.F. There are so many other factors to consider
48、 to help you save money.G. Hotels in popular destinations regularly raise their rates on Fridays and Saturdays第三部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分 45 分）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。In 1994 I was in the midst of a depression (抑郁症）. When I was depressed,
49、 I 41 One day I was clearing up the rooms and found a CD covered with 42 I wiped it off, put it in the 43 and started washing dishes. A mans voice, reading poetry, 44 my house.The sound of the speakers voice and the words of the poems reached something deep inside me. I stopped and 45 I began to take
