丰城中学高三、高四 强化考试（一）
命题人： 宋香莲 审题人：蔡美琼 2016.5.9
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称钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What will the man probably do next?
A. Buy something. B. Look for the key. C. Wait for the woman.
2. When will the speakers need to be in their seats?
A. No later than 7:15 p.m. B. No later than 7:25 p.m. C. Anytime before 7:30 p.m.
3. What does the man like to play now?
A. Basketball. B. Baseball. C. Tennis.
4. What does the woman imply about Uncle Jim?
A. He eats too much. B. His manners are just fine.
C. He has a good sense of humor.
5. What did the man pay the most for?
A. The bed. B. The fridge. C. The washing machine.
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。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What is the man allowed to make?
A. The sauces. B. The desserts. C. The salad.
7. What is Thanksgiving like in the woman's family?
A. Everyone does a little bit of everything. B. No one takes it very seriously.
C. Her parents often try to do too much.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What did the man usually have on hot days?
A. Cold water. B. Warm water. C. Something other than water.
9. Who used to take the man to get ice cream?
A. His mother. B. His father. C. His grandmother.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What does the woman think of the man giving the speech?
A. He is not talking loudly enough. B. He is not wearing a microphone.
C. He may be from another country.
11. What is the man's suggestion?
A. Leaving the room. B. Turning off the light. C. Talking to the speaker privately.
12. What will the woman do later?
A. Give a speech. B. Find another lecture. C. Ask some questions.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. Who does the man think the woman is shopping for in the beginning?
A. Her niece. B. Herself. C. Her daughter.
14. What does the man think of schools in Oregon?
A. They offer good programs. B. They have beautiful scenery.
C. They have a long history.
15. Where did the woman go to college?
A. Harvard University. B. Brown University. C. The University of Pennsylvania.
16. Where will the woman go next?
A. To another store. B. To a nearby university. C. To the left of the man's store.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Where does the talk take place?
A. In England. B. In Australia. C. In the United States.
18. When was The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry published?
A. In 2014. B. In 2012. C. In 2007.
19. What award has Rachel Joyce won?
A. The Commonwealth Book Prize. B. The Tinniswood Award.
C. The Man Booker Prize.
20. What did Rachel Joyce use to work as?
A. An actress. B. A TV host. C. A writer.
第二部分 阅读理解 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节 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,并在题卡上将该项涂黑。(共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分)
A
City College Union Inc
Secretary/Typist
The Union is a student-run organization with a permanent staff of 20. Typing speed: at least 60 wpm.
The ability to take shorthand dictation and a working knowledge of filling procedures are essential requirements.
The basic salary for the position is $ 18,500 per year.
Enquires to R. Barbar 387-5075.
Emu Airline
Secretary
Emu Airline is now offering a part-time position for a secretary.
The position offers at least 20 hours' work a week, with a view to full-time work in the future.
Monthly salary is about $ 1,400.
Phone 899-3264 for an appointment.
Word Processor
Operator (full-time)
We need an operator to work in an office associated with the building industry. Only experienced operators are expected to apply.
Starting salary: $ 17,950 yearly.
Apply in writing to:
The Personnel Officer Hill Morgan Pty Ltd 38 Green Hill Rd. Kensington 2033.
Sewing Machinist Wanted
Jeans Industry
We are an expanding clothing company located south of the city. Our products include jeans, skirts, shorts and so on. We are looking for sewing machine operators
The factory works a 38-hour week over 4-5 days. Wages for this are $ 18,050 per year. Wages and conditions are in line with the current industrial award.
If you are interested, come over and pick up an application form from Ripper Jeans, 23 North Ave, Beaudesert.
21. What can we learn from the above advertisements?
A. Their companies are introduced in detail.
B. They all want people for their respective positions.
C. Each is looking for experienced employees.
D. There exist large income gaps between the four posts.
22. The attractiveness of the post in Emu Airline is_____.
A. its good salary B. its nice working conditions
C. its promising future D. its free flying
23. If you want to be a sewing machine operator you may contact this company by_____.
A. phone B. email C. visit D. fax
B
If you live in a big city, there are many things to drive you crazy on your daily route, and it’s not just overcrowded subway trains.
Vicky Zhao is a mainlander working in Hong Kong. For her, one thing she can’t put up with is people standing on the wrong side of the escalator(自动扶梯) in subway stations. “Escalators help us move faster and save time. It isn’t a place to rest,” the 24-year-old says. “I often see tourists block the way with their suitcases or chatting on the escalators during rush hours. It annoys me to no end.”
Admitting she is not the patient type, Zhao says things are much better in Hong Kong than in cities on the mainland where “stand right, walk left” signs are often ignored.
The logic behind the “stand right, walk left” escalator etiquette(礼仪) seems obvious. Even though you may want to catch your breath while you’re transported up or down, you should still consider others and leave enough space for people in a hurry, so that they can run and catch the train.
Many cities’ escalators, including London’s and Beijing’s, use the “stand right, walk left” system to speed up the flow of people. (Australia is an exception and you should stand on the left side instead.) But some cities discourage people from moving on escalators out of safety reasons. In Hong Kong’s subway stations there are regular announcements asking people to “stand still” on escalators. Even so, most people in this fast-paced city observe the “stand right, walk left” etiquette.
But the people who stand on escalators defend themselves by telling the walkers not to be so impatient. The BBC quotes one stander as saying: “If the person is in such a rush, why not just take the stairs? Even when the escalator is packed and there’s nowhere to move, I see these same people complaining about not being able to pass.”
Whatever the escalator etiquette is in the place you live or visit, do what most people are doing and always be mindful of others: leave enough space between each other, don’t stay at the end of the escalator, and if someone is blocking your way, a simple “excuse me” is enough.
24. In the second paragraph, the underlined word “It” refers to_____.
A. the author’s living in the big city of Hong Kong.
B. being crowded on the subway trains in rush hours.
C. people’s blocking the way or chat on the escalators.
D. people’s standing on the right side resting.
25. When on the escalator, a majority of local people in Hong Kong_____.
A. stand still as the railway stations require.
B. ignore the “ stand right, walk left” signs
C. use the stairs instead of escalators.
D. follow the “stand right, walk left” etiquette.
26. What can be inferred from the 6th paragraph?
A. Not everyone follows the “stand right, walk left” etiquette.
B. The BBC is against the “stand right, walk left” etiquette.
C. People should be patient and take the stairs if possible.
D. People shouldn’t complain about the crowded escalators.
27. Which of the following statements is the writer’s opinion?
A. People should stand right no matter where they are.
B. People should do as the Romans do and consider others.
C. People should do as they like on the escalators.
D. People should be seriously criticized when they block the way.
C
Hu Li's heart sank due to the color of the air. Driving 140 kilometers from Tianjin City to Beijing last week，she held her breath as the air became a charcoal grey haze(炭灰色的阴霾)．The 39yearold businesswoman has lived in Beijing for a decade，and this past month，she said，brought the worst air pollution she has ever seen. It gave her husband a cough and left her sevenyearold daughter housebound(足不出户)．“My husband as well as I is working here，so we have no choice，” she said.“But if we had a choice，we'd like to escape from Beijing.”
The extended heavy pollution over the last month，which caused punishment in return for a day last week－called the “airpocalypse” by internet users－ has largely changed the way that Chinese think about the country's air. On one day，pollution levels were 30 times higher than levels considered safe by the World Health Organization (WHO)．Flights were cancelled. Roads were closed. One hospital in east Beijing reported they had treated more than 900 children for breathing issues. Bloomberg found that for most of January，Beijing's air was worse than that of an airport smoking area.
The smog's(烟雾) most threatening aspect is its high concentration(浓度) of PM 2.5 － particulate matter that is small enough to breathe deep into the lungs and enter the bloodstream，causing breathing infections，lung cancer and possibly damaging children's development. The WHO has estimated that outdoor air pollution accounts for two million deaths per year，65% of them in Asia.
28．Which conclusion can we draw from the first paragraph?
A．Hu Li is living in Beijing. B．Hu Li traveled to Tianjin for business.
C．The haze is harmful to people. D．The pollution is the worst in Beijing's history.
29．The haze affected people mainly in________．
A．the way they traveled B．the opinion about national air
C．the way they lived their life D．the life style of internet
30．From the passage we know high concentration of PM 2.5________．
A．can lead to choke B．can cause heart cancer
C．will damage children's development D．will damage people's organ
31．What's the best title for the passage?
A．Hu Li's attitudes to Beijing's haze B．The damages of Beijing's haze
C．WHO suggests improving Beijing's air D．What caused air pollution in Beijing
D
Do you believe that things are connected for no scientific reason at all? For example, do
you avoid saying the word “four” to avoid bad luck? If so, you have a superstition (迷信). And you’re not alone – all kinds of people have them.
For example, Portugal’s soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo always steps onto the pitch (球场) with his right foot first, according to The Telegraph. And sports players are not alone in having superstitions. A visitor once asked the Nobel Prize winning scientist Niels Bohr whether he really believed that the horseshoe he’d hung at his country home was lucky. “Of course not,” the Danish physicist said. “But I understand it’s lucky whether you believe in it or not.”
One recent study found that even scientists at MIT and other top US schools tended to look for a meaning in natural events, similar to the connection between stepping on the pitch and playing soccer well, according to The Atlantic. When the researchers gave the scientists little time to answer questions, they were twice as likely to agree with statements such as “Trees produce oxygen so that animals can breathe” than they were when they had more time to think about their reply.
It seems that fear can make people think differently in this way, too. In a British study, students imagined meeting a “witch” who said she would cast (施魔法) an evil spell on them. About half said a scientist should not be worried about the spell. Yet each of them said that, personally, they wouldn’t let the “witch” do it to them.
So why are so many of us superstitious? Well, it seems to be our way of dealing with the unknown. “Many people quite simply just want to believe,” Brian Cronk, a professor of psychology at Missouri Western State University, said in a 2008 interview. “The human brain is always trying to work out why things happen, and when the reason is not clear, we tend to make up some pretty bizarre (古怪的) explanations.”
And these explanations aren’t completely unhelpful. In fact, superstitions can sometimes work and bring real luck, according to psychologists at the University of Cologne in Germany in the May 2010 issue of the journal Psychological Science. They found that believing in something can improve performance on a task like an exam.
So, what about you? What superstitions do you follow to keep you safe and successful?
32. Why does the author mention word "four" in the first paragraph?
A. to prove that it is reasonable to be superstitious
B. to introduce the readers to the topic of superstitions
C. to show how foolish it is to believe in superstitions
D. to discuss the scientific reasons behind superstitions
33.How many examples of superstitions are mentioned in the passage?
A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D.5
34.What’s the author’s attitude to superstitions?
A. Neutral B. Positive C. Negative D. Unknown
35. What is the best title of the article?
A. How to get rid of superstitions
B. How superstitions affect our daily lives
C. How some common superstitions came into being
D. Why superstitions are common
第二节（共5小题;每小题2分，满分10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。
“Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.” — Lao Tzu
If you are in a city where everyone rushes, realize that you don’t have to be like everyone else. You can be different. You can walk instead of driving in rush hour traffic. You can be on your iPhone or Blackberry less, and disconnected sometimes. Your environment doesn’t control your life — you do. I’m not going to tell you how to give you a step-by-step guide to moving slower. _36__
1. Do less.
Cut back on your projects, on your task list, on how much you try to do each day. Focus not on quantity but on quality. _37_ Save smaller, routine tasks for later in the day, but give yourself time to focus.
2. Have fewer meetings.
__38__ And they eat into your day, forcing you to squeeze the things you really need to do into small windows, and making you rush.
3. _39_
When you do the important things with focus, without rush, there will be things that get pushed back, and that don’t get done. And you need to ask yourself: how necessary are these things? What would happen if I stopped doing them?
4. Practice mindfulness.
Simply learn to live in the present, rather than things so much about future or the past. When you eat, fully appreciate your food. When you are with someone, be with them fully. When you are walking, appreciate your surroundings, no matter where you are.
Try these things out. Life is better when unrushed. __40__
A. Start to put off or cancel the unnecessary.
B. Meetings are usually a “big waste of time”.
C. The world likely won’t end if you don’t pass one of the examinations.
D. But here are some things to consider and perhaps adopt, if they work for your life.
E. Remember the quote: if nature can get everything done without rushing, so can you.
F. Pick 2-3 important things — or even just one important thing — and work on those first.
G. Give yourself more time to get ready and get there.
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。
What is time? Is it a thing to be saved or 41 or wasted, like money? Or is it something we have no control 42 , like the weather? Is time the same all over the world? That's an easy question, you say. 43 you go, a minute is 60 seconds, an hour is 60 minutes, a day is 24 hours, and so forth. Well, maybe. But in America, time is 44
that. Americans see time as a valuable 45 . Maybe that's why they are 46 of the expression, "Time is money."
To Americans, punctuality is a way of showing 47 for other people's time. Being more than 10 minutes late to an appointment usually 48 an apology, and maybe an explanation. People 49 are running late often call ahead to let others know of the 50 . Of course, the less formal the situation, the less important it is to be exactly 51 . At informal get-togethers, 52 , people often arrive as much as 30 minutes past the 53 time. But they usually don't try that at work.
American lifestyles show 54 people respect the time of others. When people plan an event, they often 55 the time days or weeks in advance. Once the time is fixed, it takes almost a(n) 56 to change it. If people want to come to your house for a friendly visit, they will usually 57 first to make sure it is convenient. Only very close friends will just 58 unannounced. Also, people hesitate to call others late at night for fear they 59 be in bed. The time may vary, but most folks think 60 about calling after 10:00 p.m.
41. A. bought B. ignored C. spent D. killed
42. A. over B. in C. with D. for
43. A. However B. Whenever C. Whatever D. Wherever
44. A. less than B. no more than C. not more than D. more than
45. A. resource B. material C. source D. factor
46. A. short B. fond C. crazy D. enthusiastic
47. A. preference B. mercy C. respect D. hatred
48. A. calls for B. arises from C. makes for D. results from
49. A. whom B. which C. who D. whose
50. A. time B. result C. explanation D. delay
51. A. in time B. on time C. ahead of time D. over time
52. A. such as B. in a word C. for example D. as usual
53. A. assigned B. appointed C. approved D. assessed
54. A. how many B. how far C. how much D. how soon
55. A. set B. prepare C. use D. quit
56. A. emergency B. pleasure C. period D. emotion
57. A. write B. claim C. inform D. call
58. A. drop out B. drop by C. drop off D. drop behind
59. A. must B. might C. need D. shall
60. A. first B. last C. once D. twice
第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）
第二节（共10小题, 每小题1.5分, 共15分）
阅读下面材料, 在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
Once a man was walking along a beach. The sun was shining and it was a beautiful day. In the distance he could see a person 61 (go) back and forth between the surf’s edge 62 the beach. As the man approached, he could see there were hundreds of starfish stranded(站立，位于) on the sand as the result of the natural 63 (act) of the tide.
The man 64 (stick) by the apparent uselessness of the task. There were far too many
starfish. Many of them were sure to die. As he approached, the person continued the task of 65 (pick) up the starfish one by one and throwing them into the ocean.
As he came up to the person, he said, “You must be crazy. There are 66 (thousand)of miles of beach 67 (cover) with starfish. You can’t 68 (possible) make a difference.” The person looked at the man. He then bent down and picked up one 69 (many) starfish and threw it back into the ocean. He turned back to the man and said,”It surely makes a difference 70 that one! ”
第四部分:写作（共两节, 满分35分）
第一节 短文改错 (共10小题；每小题1分, 满分10分)
Last weekend we go mountain climbing. Even the heavy rain in the morning could not
prevent us going. Set off very early, we went along an extreme narrow road, all in high spirits. On every side of the road was green fields and some farm houses. We could hear the sound of the rain and our footsteps mixing with our laughter. At noon we reached the top of the mountain. That surprised us most there was the beauty of scenes. After having short rest there and sharing with the food we had brought, we started going down. It rained even harder. We were wet to the skin, and we still sang and laughed happily.
第一节 书面表达 (满分25分)
高考在即，你发现班级中有的同学的压力很大，平时不眠不休拼命做题。请在校英语报上，就此现象，结合自己的经历，写一篇100-120个词的短文，向大家宣传正确的应试态度和做法。（开头已给出，不计入总字数）
We Should Lessen the Test Anxiety
As the College Entrance Examination draws near, quite a few of my classmates suffer much pressure。————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
听力部分：1-5 ABCCA 6-10 CABBA 11-15 ACBAB 16-20 CCBBA
阅读BCC CDAB CBDB BCAD DFBAE
完形填空 41-45 CADDA 46-50 BCACD 51-55 BCBCA 56-60 ADBBD
.语法填空
1.going 2. and 3. action 4. was stuck 5. picking
6. thousands 7. covered 8 .possibly 9. more 10. to
短文改错
1. 第一句go – went 2. 第三句set – setting，
3. 第三句extreme - extremely 4. 第四句every ---either /each
5. 第四句was - were 6. 第五句 mixing -mixed
7. 第七句That---What 8. 第八句having后加a
9. 第八句with去掉 10. 第十句and---but
We Should Lessen the Test Anxiety
As the College Entrance Examination draws near, quite a few of my classmates suffer much pressure. Some of them bury themselves in endless homework day and night against the clock, which robs them of happiness and does them harm physically and mentally.
Although pressure, to some extent, can provide motivation, too much pressure has a serious negative effect. Pressure can destroy a student’s confidence. More seriously it might make some students lose control of their emotions and behaviors.
Considering the great damage of excessive pressure, we should learn how to relieve pressure. First, we should have a right evaluation of ourselves so as to make use of advantages and avoid disadvantages. Second, we’d better squeeze out some time for fun such as listening to music. Sometimes even crying is an efficient way to release stress. Finally, if you find pressure is nearly beyond your control, you’d better turn to professional psychological guidance.
听力材料
Text 1
M: I need to use the restroom, but the door is locked. No one is in there because I already knocked on the door. Can you give me the key?
W: Well, the restroom is for customers only. You’ll need to buy something before I can give it to you.
Text 2
M: When does the play start? My ticket says 7:30 p.m.
W: Well, that’s when it officially starts. They actually check tickets fifteen minutes earlier. And if you’re not seated when the lights go down five minutes before that, they won’t let you in.
Text 3
W: I play basketball three times a week. What’s your favorite sport, Patrick?
M: I played baseball as a young kid, but I haven’t picked up a bat in years. I’m much more into tennis these days.
Text 4
M: I wish Uncle Jim wouldn’t talk with his mouth full of food.
W: Well, I love his jokes and that makes up for his lack of manners.
Text 5
W: How much did you pay for this new fridge?
M: Oh, it was a little over a thousand dollars, plus tax. It was much more expensive than our washing machine, but not nearly as much as our bed!
Text 6
W: I can’t believe Thanksgiving is right around the corner! Who usually does the cooking in your family?
M: My mother and my two aunts don’t let anyone else do anything except for the salad and the drinks. That includes all the sauces, desserts, and place settings.
W: Wow. It sounds like they take Turkey Day pretty seriously.
M: Listen, if Thanksgiving were an Olympic sport, they would be kicked out for winning too many gold medals! What about you?
W: Well, my parents and I do everything together. It’s better than one person trying to do too much.
Text 7
W: Oh, there is nothing better than a nice cold glass of ice water on a hot day.
M: You know, cold water always gives me stomachaches.
W: Really? I’ve never had that problem. I’ve been drinking ice water since I was little.
M: Hmm. When I was a small boy, my grandmother never let my mom give me anything other than warm water.
W: Even in the summer?
M: Yes. Every once in a while, my dad would take me to get some ice cream, but my grandmother was never happy about that. I think it was the sugar that she didn’t like…
Text 8
M: Is it me, or is it really hard to understand this speaker?
W: You’re right. It’s not that he has an accent like some of the other speakers from another country. It’s just that he is speaking too softly. Do you think it would be rude to ask him to turn his microphone up a little bit?
M: I don’t think he’s wearing one. Either that or he’s turned it off.
W: That’s crazy. There must be four hundred people here.
M: This part of the conference has turned into such a waste of time. Maybe we should leave and try to find another lecture.
W: I can’t do that. I come here specifically to hear this guy’s speech. I think I’ll just go up to him at the end of the speech and try to ask him some questions.
M: Good idea. Would you mind if I followed you up there? It might be the only way to get anything out of this hour.
W: No problem.
Text 9
W: Excuse me. Can you tell me where I can find dresses for teenagers?
M: Yes, they’re on the left, next to the purses. But don’t you think you should look for something, uh…a bit more mature?
W: Oh, no…it’s not for me. I’m looking for a present for my niece. She’s turning 16 next week, and she’s having a big party.
M: Oh, I remember when my daughter was that age. She’s about to graduate college now.
W: How wonderful! Yeah, Elizabeth is looking at schools right now. We’ll probably take her on a tour of the East Coast colleges sometime in the fall. She lives with my brother and his wife in Oregon.
M: There are some schools there that offer good programs, but they probably don’t get the scenery like we do here on the East Coast. I’ve always liked seeing the seasons change. I went to the University of Pennsylvania. What about you?
W: I went to Brown University.
M: Great! So where does your niece want to go to school?
W: Oh, I think Harvard, Yale, and the University of Chicago are her top three choices.
M: Well, those are all fantastic schools with a long history, but I think it’s a good idea to take her to see all those places up close and in person. You can’t get a sense of a college until you set foot on campus.
W: I couldn’t agree more! Well, I’d better get back to my shopping!
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Hello, I’m Rachel Joyce. I’m so happy to be here today at the Claremont Library. I’ve traveled all the way from England, and it’s truly wonderful to visit the United States! This is the first stop on my book tour. I’m off to Australia next! Before I take any questions, let me tell you a bit about myself. My new novel, The Love Song of Miss Queenie Hennessy, was recently published in 2014.
The book is a companion to my first novel, The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, which follows a man named Harold Fry as he goes in search of his old friend, Queenie Hennessy, in hopes of saying goodbye before she dies. The novel was published in 2012. It was almost chosen for the Commonwealth Book Prize and the Man Booker Prize. The Love Song of Miss Queenie Hennessy is Queenie’s side of the story as she waits for Harold. I’ve also written many radio plays for BBC Radio Four, and in 2007, I won the Tinniswood Award for my radio play To Be a Pilgrim. I have also won the UK National Book Award for New Writer of the Year. Before I was a writer, I was an actress in theatre and on TV. I’ll take questions from the audience now.
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