安徽省桐城市八中2016屆高三上學(xué)期質(zhì)量檢測英語試卷

1、2016屆高三年級質(zhì)量檢測英 語 試 題第卷第一部分 聽力（共兩節(jié)，滿分30分）第一節(jié)（共5小題；每小題1.5分，滿分7.5分）聽下面5段對話，每段對話后有一個(gè)小題。從題中所給的A,B,C三個(gè)選項(xiàng)中選出最佳選項(xiàng)，并標(biāo)在試卷的相應(yīng)位置。聽完每段對話后，你都有10秒鐘的時(shí)間來回答有關(guān)小題和閱讀下一小題。每段對話僅讀一遍。1. When will the woman be back? A. Before five.B. Before six.C. Before seven.2. What does the woman mean? A. She will find another partner. B

2、. The man should not give up.C. The man will be a superstar.3. Where did the man see the keys? A. In the handbag. B. In the library. C. In the hall.4. Who is the man? A. The womans husband. B. A salesperson. C. A service engineer.5. What can we learn from the man? A. He has a few close friends. B. H

3、e lives close to Peter. C. He settled here not long ago.第二節(jié)（共15小題；每小題1.5分，滿分22.5分）聽第6段材料，回答第6、7題。6. When did the man leave home? A. At 8:45.B. At 9:15.C. At 9:45.7. What did the man try to do? A. Say sorry to Don.B. Report on the meeting.C. Leave for the airport.聽第7段材料，回答第8、9題。8. What is Tracy like

4、normally? A. She is confident. B. She is shy.C. She is fun.9. What are they talking about? A. A school party. B. A talented girl.C. A singing competition.聽第8段材料，回答第10至12題。10. What does the man probably do?A. A journalist.B. An actor.C. A director.11. What is the woman practicing? A. The movements.B.

5、 The facial expressions.C. The American accent.12. What is the woman going to do after the play?A. Write a new play. B. Take part in advertising.C. Try to direct films.聽第9段材料，回答第13至16題。13. What textbook is the man looking for? A. The one his professor lost.B. The one he cant afford.C. The one he is

6、too busy to buy.14. When will the first textbook be returned? A. In an hour.B. In one hour and a half. C. In two hours and a half.15. What does the man have to do later? A. See his professor. B. Take a lesson.C. Meet a friend.16. What will the woman do? A. Give the man a call.B. Wait for the man. C.

7、 Keep the book for the man. 聽第10段材料，回答第17至20題。!7. Who think the man is mad? A. Other travelers.B. His parents.C. He himself.18. What does the man think of single travelers? A. Theyre lonely.B. Theyre healthy.C. Theyre confident.19. What is the most important to the man on his journey? A. Trying diff

8、erent restaurants. B. Taking lots of photos. C. Going to favorite shops.20. Which country seemed to have impressed the man? A. France.B. Spain.C. Mexico.第二部分 閱讀理解（共兩節(jié)，滿分40分）第一節(jié)（共15小題；每小題2分，滿分30分）閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的四個(gè)選項(xiàng)（A、B、C、和D）中，選出最佳選項(xiàng)，并在答題卡上將該項(xiàng)涂黑。A “For millions of children worldwide, the lack of clean

9、water is common,”said Tommy Kelly, a student at Patton Middle School. If that happened in our country, there would be an outrage . Tommy and his classmates take clean water for grantedor at least they did so before they found out that kids in many other countries dont have it. They said they couldnt

10、 believe the images they saw of children playing in dirty water either. So they decided to do something. On Saturday, March 21, they scheduled a Walk for Water to help bring clean water to schools in Uganda.They planned to collect donations for each of the kilometers they walked. And they planned to

11、 walk approximately five kilometersthe distance they say many kids have to walk to get water every day. The Patton kids timed their walk to coincide with World Water Day in order to raise awareness about the importance of conserving water.Experts say all of us need to be more conscious of how much w

12、ater we useor we might not have enough to go around in the future. According to a study, a number of factors are putting strain on Ugandas water supply. Experts say climate change could cause droughts in places where water was once plentiful. And the major factor is: as Ugandas population grows, not

13、 only are people using more water as a whole, but the farmers also have to use more water to grow more crops. The United Nations says nearly 2 million people there already dont have access to clean water. And in some communities, the same water gets used for bathing, cleaning, drinking and sanitatio

14、n (衛(wèi)生). As a result, many kids die every year from water-related diseases.It might not seem like one person could make a difference. However, if each of us made an effort to conserve water, the results might just add up.Thats why Tommy got involved in the Walk for Water and he has taken a great step

15、 for us.21. Why did Tommy and his classmates organize the Walk for Water?A. To prevent children from playing in dirty water.B. To call on all the students to drink clean water.C. To help Ugandan students get easy access to clean water.D. To warn people not to take clean water for granted.22. The und

16、erlined word strain in Paragraph 4 can be replaced by A. pressureB. weightC.reliefD.injury23. The shortage of water supply in Uganda is mainly caused by A. climate changeB. population growthC. environmental pollutionD. overuse of water in factories24. Through the last paragraph, the author tends to

17、show that _A. we should follow Tommys exampleB. everyone should try to help those in needC. more financial support is needed to save waterD. Tommy cant improve Ugandans living conditions aloneBIn 1851, Auguste Comte, the French philosopher and father of sociology, coined the new word altruism(利他主義)a

18、s part of a drive to create a non-religious religion based on scientific principles.He defined it as “intentional action for the welfare of others that involves at least the possibility of either no benefit or a loss to the actor”. At that time, studies of animal behavior and phrenology (顱相學(xué)) led hi

19、m to locate egotistical (自我本位的) instincts at the back of the brain, altruistic ones at the front.Today, we have a far more sophisticated knowledge of the neurological (神經(jīng)學(xué)的) and biochemical factors that underpin kind behavior. And this science forms the bases of two books aimed at general readersbut

20、 also at those who, despite the research, still doubt the existence of altruism.However, the books may end up providing more information for the naysayers. Take The Altruistic Brain by neuroscientist Donald Pfaff. On solid scientific ground, he builds a five-step theory of how altruism occurs, which

21、 depends on an idea that is unconvincing and may achieve the opposite result. Pfaff argues that to act altruistically you should first visualize the receiver of your good will, then mentally transform their image into your own, “from angle to angle and curve to curve”. Does it really work?At the cor

22、e of evolutionary biologist David Sloan Wilsons Does Altruism Exist? is another contentious (有爭議的) idea: altruism has evolved as the result of group selection. But Wilson argues his corner masterfully, providing a clever reply to the belief that natural selection occurs only at the level of the self

23、ish gene: “Selfishness beats altruism within groups. Altruistic groups beat selfish groups,” he says.In other words, we cooperate when doing so gives our team the advantage. That doesnt sound very selfless either.Wilson acknowledges this, but argues that thoughts and feelings are less important than

24、 actions. According to evolutionary theory, pure altruists do exist, but it doesnt matter why people choose to help otherstheir reasons may be difficult even for themselves to understand. What matters is that humans can coordinate their activities in just the right way to achieve common goals. Other

25、 animals do this too, but we are masters. “Teamwork is the signature adaptation of our species,” he says.Pfaff goes further, insisting that our brain biology “urges us to be kind”. He believes this knowledge alone will inspire individuals to be more altruistic. His desire to create a better world is

26、 admirable and some of his ideas are interesting, but Wilsons analysis is clearer.While it is in our nature to be altruistic, Wilson says, we also have a healthy regard for self-interest and a resistance to being pushed around. Which one comes to the fore depends on the environment in which we find

27、ourselves. Ethics, he says, cannot be taught at individual level, but are “a property of the whole system”.25. Which of the following can be considered an altruistic behaviour according to Comtes definition?A. A person offers to donate his liver to another who needs one.B. A clerk returns the umbrel

28、la to his colleague which he has kept for a long time .C. A student volunteers to work in the orphanage to collect data for his research.D. A police officer spots a car parking in the no-parking area, finding a child in the trunk.26. The word “naysayers” (in paragraph 3) most probably means _.A. peo

29、ple who doubts something B.people who take a positive attitudeC. people who have no say in an areaD. people who are experts in an area27. What does Donald Pfaff think people should do in order to act altruistically?A. Draw a picture of the person they are going to help.B. Imagine they themselves are

30、 to be helped C. Visualize what they are going to do in mind first.D Transform the receiver into a kind person.28. What can be concluded from the passage?A. Both Donald Pfaff and David Sloan lay emphasis on team work. B. Unlike Donald Pfaffs book, David Sloans book aims at professional readers.C. Co

31、mtes definition of altruism proves to be impractical in modern times.D. Figuring out what makes us behave selflessly is a tricky business.CThe Chinese names of some well-known brands might sound silly in English, but theyre key to helping foreign companies earn billions in China,where a name is thou

32、ght to make or break your luck. For companies, coming up with a name that fits the firm is difficult enough. But its even more Challenging in Chinese, which has many dialects and scores of homophones that can lead to unintended double entendres . For example, in Chinese, the word for tallsounds exac

33、tly like the word forcake; theyre both pronounced gao,The wrong name will just give the wrong impression, said Tait Lawton, founder of Nanjing Marketing Group. Best Buy (BBY), for example, didnt have a very attractive Chinese name, using a near-direct translation from English, Lawton said. While its

34、 hard to tell just how much the name had to do with its business prospects, the electronics retailer never became popular in China, and changed its name in 2011.Some brands have found success with names that not only sound like their English names, but also have significant meanings in Chinese: Coca

35、-Cola (KO) came up with a clever one, kekou kele, which means delicious fun, and stays true to the original English. On top of that, part of the name sounds like the Chinese word for thirsty.While that kind of significance might be lost to a foreigners ears, its something that sticks with Chinese co

36、nsumers, who are more inclined to remember the Chinese name over the English one, said Vladimir Djurovic, CEO of Labbrand, a company that helps foreign firms choose Chinese names.Banks, for instance, seeking to attract the rich, should consider names that give off the impression of wealth. Goldman S

37、achs name in Chinese is gao sheng, or highly prosperous. London bank HSBC went with hui feng, which roughly translates to gathered abundance. Others, like French grocery chain, Carrefour, will want to appear more consumer-friendly. Its Chinese name, jia le fu, means happy family.29. What makes forei

38、gn companies choosing Chinese names difficult?A. There are billions of people in China.B. Chinese is a hard language to master.C. Its really difficult to speak Chinese.D. Chinese is based on an ancient culture.30. Best Buy changed its Chinese name in 2011, because A. it wasnt very meaningful B. Labb

39、rand made a change to itC. it wasnt translated accuratelyD. it failed to attract customers31. Who would be interested in the text? A. The persons whose company will build a branch in China. B. The persons who want to sell different drinks in China. C. The persons who want to learn the true original

40、English. D. The persons who want to learn Chinese culture. DIn the past, loading up the entire family for a road trip for a vacation was a much expected annual activity. With the high prices of gas, many people are going against the trend of taking a normal vacation, but prefer a staycationinstead.

41、As the name suggests, staycations are vacations that are close to home and dont require extensive travel.High gas prices may prove a cause for staycations. Many families are discovering attractions and events close to home and becoming tourists in their own home cities. Some popular staycation activ

42、ities include visits to local theme parks or water parks, local festivals or museums. Many families simulate camping trips by setting up tents in their own backyards.Staycations saw a rise in popularity shortly after the economic collapse of 2007, when families started tightening the belt and cuttin

43、g luxuries out of the family budget. Traveling close to home has become popular amongst families looking to cut costs without cutting the fun. Staycations prove an affordable solution to costly road travel. A family of four can save thousands of dollars in travel expenses.Families must take care to

44、treat their staycation just as a traditional away- from-home vacation. Many people who stay close to home on vacation find themselves checking email, returning phone calls, going to the office and being involved in household chores during their staycations. Setting clear boundaries and making a sche

45、dule ahead of time can reduce the temptation to fall into work while on staycation.With the increase in popularity of the staycation, many businessmen see these cash-strapped travelers as a goldmine. Some resorts, theme parks and amusement activities have started charging higher prices to earn profi

46、ts from the families enjoying their staycations close to home. To avoid being overcharged, staycationers should create and stick to a budget, just as they would on a traditional vacation.32. What is the main reason for the rise of staycations? A. The heavy road traffic.B. The high prices of petrol.C

47、. Peoples changing lifestyle.D. Peoples highly pressured job.33. Whats the authors suggestion for staycationers? A. Keeping away from work. B. Staying closer to their homes.C. Having as much fun as possible. D. Observing a strict schedule every day.34. The purpose of the last paragraph is to A. expl

48、ain the popularify of staycationsB. show the economic benefits of staycationsC. suggest staycationers choose proper activitiesD. advise staycationers to avoid being overcharged35. What is the text mainly about? A. What are staycations?B. The rise of staycations.C. Different ways of travelling.D. The

49、 influence of economic collapse.第二節(jié) （共5小題，每小題2分，滿分10分）根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容，從短文后的選項(xiàng)中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)，選項(xiàng)中有兩項(xiàng)為多余選項(xiàng)。The benefits of raising a child in a home with a dog are numerous, which will last for the childs lifetime. 36 Dogs help in various stages of child development and with various skills. Children born into a

50、 house with pets such as dogs often have an excellent immune system. Research has proven that babies that grow up with dogs are found to have lesser ear infections and need for antibiotics during their childhood. 37 Dogs tend to stick to children caring for them and focusing on their every move. Lik

51、ewise, babies follow dogs and develop better athletic skills. 38 The physical exercise they take by playing with the dogs keeps their muscular system strong.Children and dogs respond to each other quite well. Dogs in their own silent way teach children to be more social. Dogs help a child develop so

52、cially and have better relationship. 39 This way, dogs help them learn to make friends easily. 40 They teach children sympathy, help them build confidence and develop a sense of responsibility. Loyalty is one of the greatest qualities for a dog that is passed on to a child who grows up with it. Dogs

53、 also prove to be helpful for parents to teach children discipline and responsibility.A. Children interact more with their friends who have dogs.B. Raising a child with a dog makes a more harmonious family.C. Dogs play an important role in the emotional development of a child. .D. Children raised wi

54、th dogs learn to crawl, walk and run faster.E. Dogs act as childrens best friends in time of fear, disappointment and frustration.F. The exposure to dirt and bacteria carried by dogs strengthens a childs immune system.G. Children growing up with dogs are physically and emotionally healthier than tho

55、se without.第三部分 英語知識運(yùn)用 （共兩節(jié)，滿分45）完形填空（共20小題；每小題1.5分，滿分30分）閱讀下面短文，從短文后各題所給的四個(gè)選項(xiàng)（A、B、C和D）中，選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)，并在答題卡上將該項(xiàng)涂黑。My husband John was pushing the cart as fast as he could to leave the store. Feeling 41 ,1 had rushed through the doors heading towards the car when a 42 behind me slowed my steps.“Maa

56、m!” she called out. I slowed, 43 she wasnt talking to me.“Maam!” I 44 and turned to find a young woman rushing toward me. From her shirt, I 45 that she worked there and thought I must have 46 something. So I looked at her, waiting with 47 .“I 48 wanted you to have this bouquet,” noticing my confused look, she quickly 49 , “I was a