湖南省东部株洲二中、湘潭县一中、浏阳一中、醴陵一中、攸县一中、株洲八中六校2016届高三12月联考英语

1、湖南省东部六校 2016 届高三联考英 语 试 卷总分：150 分时量：120 分钟2015 年 12 月 8 日由 第 I 卷注意事项：1. 答第 I 卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。2. 选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡 皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。不能答在本试卷上，否则无效。第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分） 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。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、

2、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. Where are the two speakers?A. In Canada.B. In the US.C. In Mexico.2. Whats the relationship between the two speakers?A. Classmates.B. Friends.C. Brother and sister.3. What are the speakers mainly discussing?A. Careers.B. Hea

3、lth problems.C. Types of hospitals.4. When does the man want to go to the library?A. On Saturday.B. On Sunday.C. On Monday.5. How does the woman respond to the man?A. She is disappointed.B. She is impressed.C. She is indifferent.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

4、 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。第- 10 -页/共 11 页听第 6 段材料，回答第 6、7 题。6. What is the dogs name?A. Harry.B. Yoda.C. Luke.7. What is the dog like?A. Young and fast.B. Old and loyal.C. Big and scary.听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。8. What does the woman dislike?A

5、. Parties in her house.B. Mozart.C. Coca-cola.9. What will the woman do tonight?A. Drink some coca-cola.B. Stay with her cousin.C. Move to Japan.听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。10. What is the first thing you should do before giving a speech?A. Greeting the audience.B. State your name.C. Share some relevant

6、information.11. How should you speak when giving your name?A. Clearly and loudly.B. Clearly and confidently.C. Confidently and loudly.12. What may NOT help you decide on the sort of information you share?A. The audience.B. The subject.C. The environment.听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。13. When will the man N

7、OT buy flowers for his wife?A. On her birthday.B. On Valentines Day.C. On April Fools Day.14. When is the mans mothers birthday?A. The day before Valentines Day.B. On Valentines Day.C. The day after Valentines Day.15. What color does the man choose for his mother?A. Blue.B. Green.C. Purple.16. Where

8、 is the man going next?A. To a bookstore.B. To a supermarket.C. To another flower store.听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。17. When was the White House completed?A. In 1792.B. In 1800.C. In 1902.18. Who never lived in the White House?A. Washington.B. Clinton.C. Truman.19. Which country damaged the White House?

9、A. France.B. England.C. Germany.20. What did Andrew Jackson do for the White House?A. Added grass.B. Installed running water.C. Added a porch.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。AThe Cambridge Science Festival Curiosity Challenge Dare

10、to Take the Curiosity Challenge!The Cambridge Science Festival (CSF) is pleased to inform you of the sixth annual Curiosity Challenge. The challenge invites, even dares school students between the ages of 5 and 14 to create artwork or a piece of writing that shows their curiosity and how it inspires

11、 them to explore their world.Students are being dared to draw a picture, write an article, take a photo or write a poem that shows what they are curious about. To enter the challenge, all artwork or pieces of writing should be sent to the Cambridge Science Festival, MIT Museum, 265 Mass Avenue, Camb

12、ridge 02139 by Friday, February 8th.Students who enter the Curiosity Challenge and are selected as winners will be honored at a special ceremony during the CSF on Sunday, April 21st. Guest speakers will also present prizes to the students. Winning entries will be published in a book. Student entries

13、 will be exhibited and prizes will be given. Families of those who take part will be included in the celebration and brunch will be served.Between March 10th and March 15th, each winner will be given the specifics of the closing ceremony and the Curiosity Challenge celebration. The program guideline

14、s and other related information are available at: .21. What requirement is needed for the entry to the challenge?A. It is created by students under 12 years old.B. It should be sent to the CSF by March 10th.C. It can be pieces of artworks or writings.D. It should ex

15、plore the science of curiosity.22. Which of the following is Not true about the winners?A. They will be honored at a special ceremony after the CSF.B. Their entries will be exhibited and published in a book.C. Their families will be welcome to attend the celebration.D. They will be given the specifi

16、cs of the closing ceremony.23. What type of writing is this text?A. An exhibition guide.B.An art show review.C. An announcement.D.An official report.BI was born and raised in England in a culture where privacy and“keeping yourself to yourself”were valued traditions. Speaking to strangers was not enc

17、ouraged. People were most hospitable(好客的) and friendlybut only once they had been introduced to new people.However, I have been lucky enough to spend some time in both Italy and the US, where I found traditions of hospitality and politeness to be very different.I experienced Italian hospitality firs

18、t hand on a crowded railway carriage travelling, oneafternoon, from Genoa to Florence. Sinking gratefully into an empty seat, I was berated(斥责) in rapid Italian by a gentleman who was returning to this seatit had not been “spare” after all. I apologized in English, and got up to allow him back into

19、the seat. The gentleman obviously had no understanding ofthe English language, but he, too, realized my genuine mistake. He smiled and gestured for me to remain in the seat, and he himself remained standing in the corridor for the remainder of the journey. The other occupants of the carriage smiled

20、and nodded at me and made me feel quite welcome amongst them. I feel that if this had been in England, a foreigner who made a mistake would not always be so kindly treated.Transport also featured in the differences I noticed between English and American culture. I flew to New York on a plane with ma

21、inly English passengers. We sat together in near silence. Nobody spoke to me nor, as I expected, to anyone else they did not know. They felt it was not polite to intrude on someone elses privacy. However, when I travelled across the United States, whether by plane or Greyhound bus, I was never short

22、 of conversation. Conversation was going on all around me and whoever sat next to me was happy to introduce themselves and ask me about myself. They obviously felt it would have been rude not to speak to another person, whether they were strangers or not.24. What do we know about the occupants of th

23、e carriage when the author was travelling in Italy?A. They all laughed at the author for his mistake.B. They were all on the side of the gentleman.C. They would not bear a mistake like the authors in public.D. They all showed their understanding of the authors mistake.25. The author finally believes

24、 the Italian people are .A. coldB. rudeC. hospitableD. helpful26. According to the last paragraph, English passengers sat in near silence because_ .A. they were all strangers to each otherB. they were too tired to speakC. privacy was a valued tradition in EnglandD. everybody had their own share of p

25、rivacy27. The purpose of the author is to tell us .A. his traveling experienceB. cultural differences to show hospitality and politenessC. the culture shock he experienced in Italy and the USD. how to adapt ourselves to a new cultureCKids love to watch TV. For example, what they see on the televisio

26、n is one of their best forms of entertainment. However, not all programs are suited for kids. “Disney” always has been a choice for parents and teachers when looking at providing entertainment to young children. The reason for this is Disney, such as Alice in Wonderland, has produced its mark in mak

27、ing films that are meant to instill positive values among children.All Disney movies are produced to make its viewers envision(设想) items that are beyond thetypical. One great movie that would foster kids imagination is “Aladdin” who is an adolescent lad who fell in adore having a princess named Jasm

28、ine. But they are able to by no means be married as the princess should only marry a prince. But every thing became nicely whenever a genie arrived into the image and granted Aladdins wishes. Its an excellent film that tends to make children envision as it functions entertaining characters such as f

29、lying carpet.For Kids, dreaming is inborn. But because they develop older, they tend to forget how you can hold on to their dreams. To keep them having a dream and run after it, you are able to allow them view Disney films concerning the energy of dreaming like “Up”. Released in 2009, the movie tell

30、s a tale of Carl Fredricksen who had sufficient courage to track his dream despite adulthood and lack of sources.Although kindness is one thing inborn, children sometimes dont develop it as a consequence of so many factors such as correct guidance through the moms and dads and influence of other chi

31、ldren. To assist him or her create this perspective, you can let him view Disney movies that tell about genuine kindness like “Mary Poppins” that is a tale of a nanny who uses magic to transform normal lives into something extraordinary via kindness.28. Why does the author advise kids to see Disney

32、movies?A. Because TV programs are not suited for kids entertainment.B. Because Disney movies can instill positive values among children.C. Because Disney movies entertain the children more than TV programs.D. Because Disney movies are popular among their teachers and parents.29. How does the film Up

33、 mainly benefit the kids?A. It fosters kids imagination.B. It helps kids to practice kindness.C. It inspires kids to follow their dreams.D. It gives kids enough courage and sources.30. Which of the following is true of the movie Mary Poppins?A. The nanny is a kind person to others.B. Kids would like

34、 to see it very much.C. It is popular with most of the parents,D. The parents offer a lot of good factors.31. Which of the Disney movies probably helps kids to develop their imagination?A. Alice in wonderland.B. Aladdin.C. Up.D. Mary Poppins.DChildren can spend hours a day looking at computer screen

35、s and other digital devices. Some eye doctors say this leads to an increase in “computer vision syndrome(电脑视力综合症).”Nathan Bonilla-Warford is an optometrist（验光师）in Tampa, Florida. He has seen an increase in problems in children. “A lot more children come into the office either because their parents h

36、ave noticed that they have headaches or red or watery eyes or discomfort, or because their nearsightednessappears to be increasing and theyre worried,” he says.Dr. Bonilla-Warford says part of the problem is that children may be more likely to pay no attention to early warning signs than adults. “Ev

37、en if their eyes start to feel uncomfortable or they start to get a headache, theyre less likely to tell their parents, because they dont want to have the game or the computer or whatever taken away,” he explains.He says another part of the problem is that people blink（眨眼）less often when they use di

38、gitaldevices. He says, “A person who uses an electronic device blinks about one third as much as we normally do in everyday life. And so that can result in the front part of the eye drying and not staying protected like normal.”Eye doctors offer suggestions like following which is known as the 20/20

39、/20 rule. That means every twenty minutes look away twenty feet or more for at least twenty seconds from whatever device youre using.Other suggestions include putting more distance between you and the device and using good lighting. Of course, another way is to spend less time looking at screens. Ma

40、ny experts say children should spend no more than two hours a day using digital deviceswith no screen time for children under two.But not all eye doctors have noticed an increase in problems in children. Dr. David Hunter, from Childrens Hospital Boston, has not seen an increase in his practice. “Whi

41、le it is possible to develop fatigue looking at screens for a long period of time, theres certainly no proof that it actually causes anydamage to the eyes.”he says.32. Which of the following is true according to the passage?ADr. Bonilla-Warford thinks using computers causes nearsightedness. BPeople

42、keep their eyes protected against drying by blinking normally. CChildren under two can watch TV for less than two hours a day.DDr. David Hunter says headache causes an increase in eye problems.33. The syndrome in children is more likely serious than in adults because .A. adults are cleverer than chi

43、ldrenB. adults ignore taking care of childrenC. children always overlook early warning signsD. children always forget their parents words34. What does the underlined word “fatigue” mean?AInterestBAbilityCTiredness.DDifficulty.35. What can be the best title for the passage? ALooking at Screen: Two Ho

44、urs or More BHow Can Children Use Their Eyes ProperlyCUsing Digital Devices: Advantages and Disadvantages DHow Much Screen Time Is Proper for Children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。How can I get self-motivation?When you are feeling less than motivated, it can b

45、e easy to fall behind on your work, personal life and aspirations. When this mood strikes, it is important to dig deep down and find a way to pull yourself through it to become the self-motivated person that you long to be. 36For example, if your final goal is to do a 5k run, make running a half a m

46、ile without stopping your first level of achievement. It doesnt have to be achieved all at once, but little by little. When you feel that you have fully reached your first level, move onto the next. Having an final goal, and setting steps to get there, can help you have mini achievements. 37When you

47、 want to reach a certain goal, it often helps to imagine already achieving it. You may be able to be more self-motivated if you keep track of your progress. 38Put one picture on the top of each page, and underneath, write what you did to reach that goal. If there are too little words on the page, it

48、 may be time to step up your efforts.Special quotations can be a good way to inspire self-motivation. Find a quote that moves you and inspires you in a way that no other set of words has before. 39Look at it on a daily basis, and use it as a way to inspire you to be more self-motivated. 40Even on da

49、ys when your motivation is lacking, there are ways that you can do what you need to do. If you want to be more self-motivated, it takes a lot of sweat and drive, but it can eventually produce the results that you are longing for.A. This practice can increase your drive to keep on going.B. It is you

50、that have to motivate yourself to achieve your goal.C. Consider setting different levels of achievement for yourself.D. If possible, turn those words into an art print and hang it in your home.E. Consider creating a journal with pictures of what you want to accomplish.F. An important way to be self-

51、motivated is to push forward to get what you want.G. Being self-motivated can be difficult at times, but the effort usually reaps rewards.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, 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。I was about to open the door of my car wh

52、en I saw a man approaching. The man pointed a(n) 41 at me. “Give me your purse!”“I dont have a purse.” I said.He kept coming. “Give me your purse!” He 42 the gun in my stomach. He reached over, seized my 43 and opened the trunk (汽车尾箱). He 44 me to the back of my car. I hesitated.“Get in,” he shouted

53、, “Now!” I did it, only 45I knew exactly where the trunk release was. “Dont move, dont make a noise.” he 46. He slammed the trunk shut. Everything went47 . Right there in the trunk, my eyes were adjusting to the darkness. My fear started to 48 and my mind cleared. I knew whatever direction he turned

54、, he would have to slow down. I waited for my 49 .He drove the car forward and then stopped. I heard another car honk behind. He then 50 and the car quickly reached 80 miles an hour. I couldnt tell where we were going. As soon as he slowed down, I pulled the 51 release, pushed it open and jumped out

55、. I 52 through peoples yards and tried to put distance and objects between the kidnapper and me.I ran back to my apartment complex and 53 doors. One finally opened and an older lady let me in. I 54 closed the door and locked it. While I was on with the 911 55 , there was a knock at the door. Standin

56、g there was a hulking figure, a Daytona Beach police officer. He was in the neighborhood and 56 immediately.Officers 57 the kidnapper the next day. “You have no idea how 58 you are”, one of the officers told me. “Carjackings that developed into kidnappings 59 turn out well”.I knew it wasnt luck that

57、 had saved me. It was the 60 , both of mind and of soul. Remember chances only favor those who are prepared!41. A. fingerB. cameraC. arrowD. gun42. A. stuckB. threwC. firedD. hid43. A. handsB. phonesC. keysD. wallets44. A. assistedB. guidedC. persuadedD. forced45. A. thoughB. becauseC. unlessD. until4