江西省重点中学协作体高三英语第二次联考试题.doc

江西省重点中学协作体2016届高三第二次联考英 语 试 卷本试卷分第i卷（选择题）和第卷（非选择题）。满分为150分。考试用时120分钟。 第i卷（共105分）第一部分：听力（共20小题；满分30分）第一节听下面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. when will the school bus arrive? a. 7:45. b. 7:55. c. 7:50.2. where does this conversation probably take place? a. in the library. b. in an office. c. in a bookstore.3. what is the boy going to do first?a. have supper. b. watch tv. c. review his lesson.4. where can mary probably be found? a. in a different school. b. on christmas day. c. in rosys school. 5. what can we know about the man? a. he used to learn english well.b. he has realized the significance of english.c. it is too late for him to learn english now.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. how long has jessicas mother been dancing? a. for 20 years. b. for 43 years. c. for 23 years.7. jessicas mother is in good condition, and what contributes to this more? a. having an optimistic attitude towards life. b. fruits and vegetables.c. taking enough exercise. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. what is the date of the mans birthday? a. 25th, december. b. 27th, december. c. 26th, december.9. how will the man go to her wifes parents home? a. by train. b. by bus. c. by plane.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. why was the boy asked to go to the office?a. because his hair was not clean.b. because he was late for class.c. because he disturbed his classmates.11. what was wrong with the alarm clock? a. the batteries ran out.b. the alarm clock was broken.c. the alarm clock was ahead of the exact time.12. what can we know about the boy? a. he was lazy. b. he liked telling lies. c. he was careless.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. what is the rent price of a room with a city view? a. 120. b. 400. c. 175.14. what does the man think of the rent price of the hotel? a. just so-so. b. reasonable. c. ridiculous.15. what can we know according to the dialogue?a. the woman cares about the type of the room.b. the man likes being in quiet surroundings all night.c. the woman wants a room on the ground floor.16. what will the woman probably do in the end?a. go to visit the great wall of china.b. choose the penthouse room for 400 a night.c. give up the choice of the hotel room.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. why do some american churches cancel christmas day services?a. to let people gather with their families.b. to celebrate the birthday of jesus christ.c. to buy gifts and go to parties.18. whats “silent night”?a. the name of traditional music.b. the name of an old man.c. the name of christmas day service.19. who probably celebrate christmas as a religious holiday?a. all americans.b. non-christians.c. christians.20. when does santa claus leave presents under the tree?a. on christmas night.b. on christmas eve.c. on christmas day.第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，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，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。a the night fell heavy in the heights of the mountains and the man could not see anything. all was black. zero visibility. the moon and the stars were covered by the clouds. as he was climbing only a few feet away from the top of the mountain, he slipped suddenly and fell into the air, falling at great speed. he could only see black spots as he went down, and the terrible sensation of being sucked by gravity grew more and more powerful. he kept falling, and in the moments of great fear, it came to his mind all the good and bad aspects of his life, his ambition, his failure, relatives, friends and. he was thinking now about how close death was getting, when all of a sudden he felt the rope tied to his waist pull him very hard. his body was hanging in the air. only the rope was holding him and in that moment of stillness he had no other but to scream, “help me! help me, god.” all of a sudden, a deep voice coming from the sky answered, “what do you want me to do?” “save me, god.” “do you really think i can save you?” “of course! i believe you can.” “then cut the rope tied to your waist.” there was a moment of silence and the man decided to hold on to the rope with all his strength. the rescue team tells that the next morning a climber was found dead and frozen, his body hanging from a rope. his hands holding tight to it. only one foot away from the ground. and we? how attached we are to the rope tied to our waist? sometimes we are always tied to what we take as the only dependence. maybe we should have a try to let ourselves go.21. we can know that_.a. the man fell down on reaching the top b. the man thought nothing during fallingc. the man was saved thanks to the rope d. the man was found dead at daybreak22. actually the man really believed _. a. god b. himself c. fortune d. rope23. whats the best title of the passage? a. let go of the rope b. believe yourself c. have the last laugh d. the master of fate24. where will we probably read the passage? a. new york times b. tourism journals c. readers digest d. china dailyb as the 2016 presidential election is approaching, us high school students have become more interested in the election. they hope to have a voice in the process and, at last, have a say in deciding the next us president. cypress bay high junior jacob wilentz is one such student and he said the country needs change. although wilentz will only be 17 this november, he said his opinion still counts. “even though i will not be old enough to vote in the next presidential election, my voice matters, as do the voices of every other individual in this country,” wilentz said. “discussions i may have with my peers, debates with teachers and communication with my parents allow me to be heard and give my opinions meaning and insight (洞察力).” alain jean, who was the 2008 african american/caribbean american vote director for barack obama in the state of florida, said teenagers should be paying attention to the presidential election because many high school students will be of voting age by election time. she said candidates have views and positions on certain topics that may affect teens lives. cypress bay high junior olivia ohayon is concerned about issues that younger americans face, such as the cost of college education. ohayon said, “i believe it is my responsibility to discuss, and try to persuade my parents and other adults to concern themselves with the issues important to the younger generation when casting their vote for president.” not only do teenagers think their voices are important, but some also think parents have to consider the views of their children when casting their vote. according to lucy rimalower, a licensed marriage and family therapist (治疗专家), parents must consider whether their vote represents their household and the teens living in it. jean says teenagers can also influence the election in other ways by getting involved in campaigns. she suggests that teenagers who actually believe in one of the candidates find the local headquarters for a campaign and volunteer. campaign volunteers stuff envelopes, wave signs and go into neighborhoods to drop off literature (宣传材料) and try to get the word out.25. which of the following statements is true?a. most us high school students have the right to vote in the presidential election.b. teenagers can influence the election by expressing their opinions.c. wilentz is interested in the election because he enjoys debates and discussions.d. students below voting age are not allowed to participate in election campaigns.26. according to alain jean, _.a. the candidates views could influence students lives b. teenagers are too young to take part in the electionc. candidates should pay more attention to teenagers opinionsd. students should be prepared for voting from an early age27. according to rimalower, parents should consider the views of their children during the election because _.a. they should respect their childrens right to voteb. the election process could help their children develop debating and thinking skillsc. their votes should represent not only themselves but also other family membersd. they could reduce the cost of education for their children28. what can we infer from the article?a. parents do not like their children to participate in elections.b. many people encourage teenagers involvement in the election process.c. candidates who care more about the younger generations issues are more likely to win.d. students who are interested in elections only care about themselves.ctop kid-friendly summer vacationsdude ranch (度假牧场) if you have little cowboys and cowgirls at home, thrill them by visiting a dude ranch on your next vacation. your children can learn about nature, enjoy horseback riding, and gain an entirely new perspective. you can choose between programs that have you spending quality time with your kids, and programs that are for children only. this summer, enjoy the great outdoors at a dude ranch! for more information, visit: six flags great adventure have a classic vacation by visiting one of the most famous theme park chains. with locations all over the u.s., theres sure to be a six flags near you. take the whole family and be back at work on monday. escape the summer heat with countless water rides. take your kids to have brunch with bugs bunny, or check out the new safari park, where you can interact with real animals. for more information, visit: roswell ufo festival do you have science fiction fans in your household? encourage their interests and experience a special vacation at the annual roswell ufo festival. come in costume if you wish, and join the parade. attend lectures by famous authors and researchers, or watch up-and-coming bands perform. even if youre not a believer, you can still enjoy the artwork, music, and great celebration. for more information, visit: earthplace its not easy being green, but it can be fun if you visit the exhibits at earthplace in westport, connecticut. this 62-acre wildlife reserve is committed to educating the public about the environment and promoting positive action to preserve nature. the exhibits provide hands-on features that will make learning fun. after touring the exhibits, visit the garden and the playground, and enjoy the summer weather. for more information, visit: 29. what summer vacations are suitable for a family vacation?a. earthplace and six flags great adventure.b. dude ranch and six flags great adventure.c. roswell ufo festival and earthplace.d. dude ranch and earthplace.30. who will show interest in roswell ufo festival?a. a kid who loves music. b. a kid who likes adventure. c. a kid who is interested in science. d. a kid who likes first-hand experience. 31. which website is most useful if you want to know more about nature and environment?a. b. c. d. dpeople have been wondering why elephants do not develop cancer even though they have lifespans（寿命）that are similar to humans, living for around 50 to 70 years. now scientists believe they know why. a team at the university of chicago, us has found that elephants carry a large number of genes that stop tumors（肿瘤）developing. to be precise, they found 20 copies of an anti-tumor gene called tp53 in elephants. most other species, including humans, only carry one copy. according to the research, the extra copies of the gene improved the animals sensitivity to dna damage, which lets the cells quickly kill themselves when damaged before they can go on to form deadly tumors. “an increased risk of developing cancer has stood in the way of the evolution of large body sizes in many animals,” the study author dr. vincent lynch told the guardian. if every living cell has the same chance of becoming cancerous (癌变的), large creatures with a long lifespan like whales and elephants should have a greater risk of developing cancer than humans and mice. but across species, the risk of cancer does not show a connection with body mass. this phenomenon was found by oxford university scientist richard peto in the 1970s and later named “petos paradox（悖论）”. biologists believe it results from larger animals using protection that many smaller animals do not. in the elephants case, the making of tp53 is natures way of keeping this species alive. the study also found that when the same genes were brought to life in mice, they had the same cancer resistance as elephants. this means researchers could use the discovery to develop new treatments that can help stop cancers spreading or even developing in the first place. “nature has already figured out how to prevent cancer,” said joshua schiffman, a biologist at the school of medicine, university of utah, us. “its up to us to learn how different animals deal with the problem so that we can use those strategies to prevent cancer in people.”32. why are elephants unlikely to develop cancer? a. they have a rather large body size. b. their genes suffer no dna damage. c. certain genes in their body kill existing tumors. d. they carry many genes to prevent tumors developing.33. according to the passage, what has been a risk in the evolution of large animals? a. deadly tumors. b. the huge body mass. c. cells killing themselves. d. sensitivity to dna damage.34. what does the underlined part “this phenomenon” in paragraph 5 probably refer to?a. larger animals have protection from tp53. b. the risk of cancer is not related to body size. c. larger animals suffer the same risk of cancer as smaller ones. d. the larger animals are, the bigger risk of cancer they will have.35. what can be concluded from the passage? a. depending on nature is surely enough to fight against cancer. b. the tp53 genes have proved useful in stopping cancer in people. c. humans are expected to prevent cancer with the making of tp53. d. the extra copies of elephants genes are used to cure cancer patients.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。 possessing a car gives one a greater degree of freedom. with the building of good fast motorways, long distances can be covered rapidly and pleasantly. 36 you will no longer be forced to rely on public transport and work locally. you can choose from a greater variety of jobs and probably changes your work more frequently as you are not limited to a small area. although you can afford to buy it now, you have to consider the future. 37 however large the first sum you have to pay, you have to spend more in running the machinethe various taxes, the fuel, and of course the repairs. the last is especially endless. any single repair may cost you thousands. 38as more and more cars are produced and used, an even larger amount of poisonous gas is being sent out. some of the contents of this gas, such as lead, can cause actual harm to the health of people. many of the minor illness of modern industrial society, headaches, tiredness, and stomachaches may just arise from the gas. 39it has been said that when a man is sitting behind the wheel, his car becomes the display of his personality. people who are normally quiet and pleasant may become unrecognizable when they are behind the wheel. they are ill-mannered and aggressive and selfish. all their hidden character seems to be brought to the surface by act of driving. traveling by car actually brings more inconvenience. driving a car may be more comfortable than taking a crowded bus. but any advantage of driving a car is often gone in traffic jams, endless queues of cars through all the main streets.40a. driving a car often brings out a mans worst qualities.b. driving a car may cause many traffic accidents.c. if you have a car, you can move around freely.d. considering this, i dont support the use of more cars.e. a car may bring you heavy financial burden.f. more cars can produce serious air pollution.g. knowing you are able to drive makes you more confident.第三部分: 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的四个选项（a、b、c 和 d）中，选出最佳选项。 if life were a book and you were the author, how would you like the story to go? that is the question that 41_ my life forever. one day i went home from the training of snowboarding with what i thought was the flu, and less than 24 hours later, i was in a 42 on life support with less than two percent 43 of living. it wasnt until days later that the doctors diagnosed me with a 44 blood infection. over the 45 of 2.5 months, i lost the hearing in my left ear and both my legs below the knee. when my parents 46 me out of the hospital, i 47 that i had been put together like a patchwork（拼缝物）doll and i had to live with 48 legs. i was absolutely physically and emotionally broken, 49 streaming down. but i knew in order to move forward, i had to let go of