福建省四地六校20152016学年高三英语上学期第二次联考(11月)试题

1、“华安，连城，永安，漳平，泉港一中，龙海二中”六校联考2015-2016上学期第二次月考高三英语试题（时间：120分钟 总分：150分） 第I卷第一部分 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，你将有两分钟的时问将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节（共5小题；每小题15分，满分75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。1. Which word can be used to describe Bill?A.

2、 Friendly.B. Brave.C. Hopeful. 2. What does the woman ask the man to do?A. Close the windows.B. Call a taxi.C. Lock the suitcase. 3. What does the woman mean?A. She didnt watch the comedy.B. She didnt like the comedy. C. She thought the comedy was funny. 4. When did the man enter the Peoples Univers

3、ity?A. Three years ago.B. Last year.C. This year. 5. Where does this conversation take place most probably?A. At an airport.B. On the beach.C. At a travel agency. 第二节 (共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. What sport does the woman like best?A. Volleyball.B. Football. C. Baseball. 7. What will th

4、e man buy for the woman as a gift?A. A computer.B. A typewriter. C. A camera. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. When did the boy start to have back pain?A. Two weeks ago. B. Three days ago.C. A month ago. 9. What caused the boys illness most probably?A. Lack of exercise.B. Heavy schoolwork. C. Bad eating habits. 听

5、第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. Whats the name of the mans nephew?A. Francis.B. Frances.C. Franck. 11. What do we know about the name “Norman”?A. It is out of style. B. It isnt popular among kids. C. It is hated by the woman. 12. What is the man talking about in the end?A. His feelings about different names.B.

6、 Students names and their marks. C. Popular names in his mind. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. Where does the woman live now?A. In Newcastle.B. In London.C. In Austria. 14. Why doesnt the woman go back to her hometown?A. There are few job opportunities there.B. It is more expensive to live there.C. Most of her

7、 family members have left there.15. What did the woman do before she came to London?A. She traveled around in the south of England.B. She worked in Newcastle for a year. C. She worked as a teacher in Austria. 16. Whom does the woman prefer to teach?A. Kids.B. Teenagers. C. Grown-ups. 听第10段材料，回答第17至2

8、0题。17. What is the Guides?A. An organization for girls.B. A school.C. A camp. 18. What happened to the speaker on Sunday?A. Her parents came to visit her.B. The Guides gave her a cake.C. The Guides hold a party for her.19. When did the speakers friends come to celebrate her birthday? A. On Saturday

9、evening. B. On Sunday afternoon. C. On Sunday evening. 20. What does the speaker mainly talk about? A. An exciting party. B. An unforgettable trip. C. A birthday memory. 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)阅读下面短文, 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。 AAlmost five years ago, I announ

10、ced to my loved ones I was to become a Mrs. Naturally. I then began to wonder about the perfect wedding dress, hoping that it would fit me. Even at the age of 23, I had gone through my share of dieting. I am an emotional eater and I knew that at 5 feet 5 inches tall and 180 pounds, I wasnt at my hea

11、lthiest. My mother had been doing Weight Watchers for some time and was rapidly seeing results without starving herself. She shared her books with me and explained the program: estimate your daily target based on your weight and other factors, write down everything you eat and move! The longer I stu

12、ck to it the more I noticed a difference in the way I enjoyed food. I soon began to like eating fruits and vegetables for snacks instead of chocolate bars and chips. My mother and I went on walks together and kept each other in check. Unsurprisingly, I lost twenty pounds soon and looked amazing in m

13、y wedding dress.I buy healthy foods, replace ice cream and faithfully keep a food journal. I exercised and take evening walks. Because I have a hard time reaching for something healthy by myself, I bought a Weight Watchers cookbook and use it to prepare our meals. I use small plates and bowls to tri

14、ck myself into believing there is more food than the serving size. Its been hard to discipline myself not to eat badly. But when I find myself having a desire for strawberries instead of chocolate, I know its all worthwhile.21The author successfully lost twenty pounds _Aby walking and eating less ev

15、ery day Bby only eating fruits and vegetablesCwith the help of her mother D under her doctors direction22What is the third paragraph mainly about?AHow to prepare healthy food BWhat the author does to keep healthyCThe role exercise plays in keeping fit DThe ways of eating less food 23We know from the

16、 last paragraph that the author _Alikes strawberries mostBfinds keeping a healthy diet easy Ccant resist chocolateD has formed healthy eating habitsBOne of the most popular American singers of the twentieth century was Elvis Presley. He made the rock n roll music popular all over the world. He sold

17、millions of records and made many successful films, and he helped change the direction of popular music in the 1960s.Elvis Presley was born in a poor family in 1935. His parents were simple country people who often took him to church ,where he learned to sing, and he never forgot the kind of songs t

18、hat he used to sing in church as a child. When he was young, Elvis moved from Toledo to Memphis in Tennessee, where he attended high school, but he was not a good student. His only real interest was singing. He began to sing in the style that is called “country and western”. In 1955 he recorded some

19、 songs for his mothers birthday. The people at the recording studio liked his singing and his music. It was country and western music, but it also sounded a little like the music which black people used to sing in the American South. It was called “blues”.Shortly after that, Elvis met Tom Parker, wh

20、o became his manger and arranged concerts for him across the United States and new recording as well. Soon Elvis became famous around the country. Later Elvis went to Hollywood and began to appear in films such as Love Me Tender and King Creole. But Elvis found it difficult to live with success, Lik

21、e many other famous people, he began to take drugs and his health started to suffer. When he died at an early age of 42 in 1977, millions of his fans were shocked, “The King Is Dead!” the newspaper said. But today his memory and his music live on and will always be remembered as the King of Rock n r

22、oll.24. From the passage, we can see _. A. the church songs didnt help Elvis develop his own style. B. . Elvis didnt get any help from his parents C the church songs helped Elvis develop his singing D. Elvis forgot his church music at a later age.25. Who was Tom Parker? A. Elvis manager. B. A famous

23、 singer. C. A manager of a bank. D. Elvis best friend since childhood.26 What caused Elvis death?A. Tom Parkers help. B. His singing too much. C. His parents death. D. His taking the drugs.27. What was Elvis music style like most? A. Only country and western. B. Not only country and western but also

24、 a bit “blues”.C. Both western and church music. D. Only country and blues.CFor most teachers, a day never seems long enough to get all the planning, teaching or paper correcting done. Parent volunteers, if available, can do a lot of help. Teachers can benefit from such help. New books can be marked

25、 Computers can be turned on or shut off properly. Teaching equipment can be cleaned and stored away. The list of jobs that parent volunteers can do is endless. Some schools even provide a coordinator(协调者) to introduce these volunteers to teachers.It is important to make sure volunteers feel useful a

26、nd are given a variety of tasks to do. When a volunteer realizes there is no real contribution to make, he or she will not come back. Sometimes being given too many boring repetitive tasks drives volunteers away, too.A teacher who wants to use the service of volunteers successfully should give time

27、to the planning of tasks. Make a list of possible tasks for the volunteer to do. The tasks can be kept in a notebook. Information such as class schedule, names of students and school rules could also be included in the notebook. When the volunteer arrives, the teacher may not immediately have an opp

28、ortunity to explain tasks. The volunteer can then check the notebook and pick a job on his or her own decision.It is obvious that the class benefits from having adults. Children often behave better with the volunteer near them. Some volunteers work one-on-one with children or with small groups, help

29、ing children get needed attention. The volunteer can complete paper correcting or other tasks listed above, freeing the teacher for more teaching time.Meanwhile, parent volunteers do need to understand that any information about children is to remain confidential. They should be coached on appropria

30、te methods in a school system. They especially need to be careful of what they say.28. The first two paragraphs imply that _. A. teachers should ask parents for help in class B. parents are unavailable to teachers in most schools C. parent volunteers are really needed in schools D. being a parent vo

31、lunteer is popular in many schools29. In order to keep parent volunteers interested, _.A. tasks given to them should be considered carefully B. teachers shouldnt give them premising tasks C. schools should pay them for their good services D. a coordinator is necessary in every school30. Why should a

32、 teacher list possible tasks in a notebook? A. Parent volunteers are interested in the tasks listed. B. It is necessary for parent volunteers to know all the tasks to do in class C. The teacher wants parent volunteers to choose jobs on their own. D. It is helpful for parents to get involved in their

33、 jobs quickly.31. Which of the following statements is True according to the text?A. Parents can enter any classroom if they like.B. Any information about children should be kept secret. C. Parent volunteers shouldnt ask for special training. D. Parent volunteers can help all children get needed att

34、ention.DChina has a long tradition of respecting education. But its present education is not that respectable. According to the Hurun Reported, which conducted one-on-one interviews with 980 wealthy Chinese people with net assets of more than 60 million yuan($9.5 million) in 18 mainland cities from

35、May to September, about 14 percent of them said they had either already moved overseas or had applied to do so, and another 46 percent said they planned to emigrate within three years. All cited the higher-quality education available for their children overseas as the reason. Such a mindset has resu

36、lted in a growing number of Chinese students studying abroad.To be fair, our primary and high schools are a leader in content throughout the world. The Program for International Student Assessment last year offered a feather in the cap for our education. Participating in the program administered by

37、the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, teenagers in Shanghai were far in advance of their ages from 64 countries, including the United States, in reading literacy, mathematics and science. So why does education in this country leave so many wealthy parents cold?Children in China

38、have no say in what they learn. They normally learn by rote(死记硬背) and are forced to study the subjects that help them in examinations for a school of a higher grade, especially the college entrance exams. Studies conducted by the China Youth and Children Research Center show that more than half of C

39、hinese Secondary school students study over time and they dont get enough sleep. And more than 70 percent of the students in primary and middle schools take after-school tutoring classes, which is considered a heavy burden on children. And this situation turns many parents into devils like “Wolf Fat

40、her” Xiao Baiyou in Guangdong province, who supported his childrens learning with verbal abuse and physical violence. Xiao doesnt pale in comparison to Tiger Mother Amy Chua in the United States. He is satisfied with his parenting skills, as he has sent three of his four children to Peking Universit

41、y, one of Chinas most influential higher learning institutions. Such ways of stimulating children to learn are certainly scary enough to make those Chinese parents with deep pockets choose a foreign school for their kids. As long as exams-oriented education continues, parents will look overseas for

42、a better way to educate their children.32. How many of the wealthy Chinese interviewed were in favor of moving overseas?A. 14% of them. B 32% of them. C. 46% of them. D. 60% of them.33. What does “a feather in the cap” in Para. 4 most probably mean?A.A hope. B. An escape. C. An honor D. A challenge.

43、 34. Education in China is criticized in this passage for the following weaknesses EXCEPT _.A. Forcing children to take college entrance exams B. Burdening children with after-school tutoring classes C. Making children learn by rote memorization D. Depriving children of sleep with too much study 35.

44、 What is the authors opinion of “Wolf Father” and “Tiger Mother” parenting style? A. Supportive B. Satisfactory C. Stimulating D. Scary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。（温馨提醒：请将此题答案直接填在试卷第9页答题卷上）How to get motivated You must think positively no matter how big a chal

45、lenge is. If you think positively you will feel better and will be able to overcome challenges in life. Furthermore, meet an optimistic person and you will notice how motivated he is towards life. 1 On the other hand, negative thinking will only cause more depression in your life. 2 Dont be jealous

46、of those who are successful around you. Instead, take inspiration from their success stories. This will make you motivated to get what you want. Moreover, you can also read books that are written by inspirational and successful personalities.There is a famous quote that reads, “A healthy body leads

47、to a healthy mind.” If your mind is healthy you will think positively. 3 Whether you are working out in the gym or going for a long walk, make sure that you include an exercise plan in your daily routine. 4 Therefore, it is important to break your routine and do something different. Either you go on

48、 a vacation or learn a new skill, it is important to break the monotony (千篇一律) in your daily life. Human beings are extraordinary individuals who are able to complete the hardest tasks and achieve the impossible. It is important to get out of your comfort zone and try something different. 5 .A. Keep

49、ing yourself motivated is not a difficult task.B. You might lose motivation by doing the same things over and over again.C. One of the best ways to motivate oneself is to get inspired by others success.D. Remember, positive thinking gives you motivation to achieve what you want.E. By doing so you wi

50、ll get motivated and your attitudes towards life will be positive.F. Do things that make you happy and find inspiration in possibly everything you see.G. Therefore, it is important to exercise.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, 选出可以填人空白处的最佳选项，并在

51、答题卡上将该项涂黑。Life becomes easier when you learn to accept an apology you never got. Ive always tried to keep my 36 from people who are rude, aggressive and mean. But sometimes we 37 become tied to people who might not have our best 38 at heart. Last summer, I became involved with a(n) 39 coworker who w

52、as at a bad spot in his life. I had a lot of 40 for him and decided to help him 41 this tough time, so I tried my best to 42 his rudeness when he lost his temper. However, just like a swimmer drowning in a pool, he grabbed on and ended up drowning me when I reached out and tried to 43 him. His ruden

53、ess gradually was out of 44 . One night, when I got up to get a glass of water, he started yelling at me to get back into my bedroom. I did as I was told but I was not happy about it. He 45 my shift in mood and asked what was wrong. But when I told him his behavior toward me was 46 and that I was ve

54、ry hurt by the way he had treated me, he was 47 . He could not understand his actions had 48 impacted me. He told me he didnt have anything against me that there was no need for me to 49 it. I used examples from his life of things that had hurt him and then tried to make the 50 that the same things

55、also made me 51 . I said, “ I always treat you with compassion, patience and understanding, but you havent treated me with 52 respect.” He was silent after listening to my words. What I had said might 53 him. People only change if they want to change. I didnt know whether he would shift his 54 or no

56、t in the future, but I would continue to 55 him through my patience, understanding and kindness.36. A. difference B. pressure C. distance D. absence37. A. unavoidably B. expectantly C. unwillinglyD. luckily38. A. decisions B. performancesC. interests D. consequences39. A. co-operative B. kind-hearted C. easy-goingD. bad-tempered40. A. sympathy B. advice C. permissionD. selection41. A. get across B. get out of C. get off D. get through42. A.control B.tolerate C. criticizeD. explain43. A.rescue B. persuadeC. entertain D. drag44. A. practice B.control C.actionD. danger45. A. forgave B. ign