高三英语上学期期中卷桐城第八中学2016届高三上学期质量考试英语试题含答案

1、2016届高三年级质量检测语试题第一部分听力（共两节，满分 30分）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。When will the woman be back?A. Before five.B. Before six.C. Before seven.What does the woman mean?She will find another partner.The man should not

2、 give up.The man will be a superstar.Where did the man see the keys?In the handbag.In the library.C. In the hall.Who is the man?A. The woman s husband.A salesperson.A service engineer.What can we learn from the man?A. He has a few close friends.B. He lives close to Peter.C. He settled here not long

3、ago.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。When did the man leave home?A. At 8:45.B. At 9:15.C. At 9:45.What did the man try to do?Say sorry to Don.Report on the meeting.Leave for the airport.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. What is Tracy like normally?A. She is confident.B. She is shy.C. She is fun.9. What are

4、they talking about?A. A school party.B. A talented girl.C. A singing competition.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。What does the man probably do?A. A journalist.What is the woman practicing?A. The movements.B. An actor.C. A director.B. The facial expressions.C. The American accent.12. What is the woman going to do a

5、fter the play?A. Write a new play.B. Take part in advertising.C. Try to direct films.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。What textbook is the man looking for?A. The one his professor lost.B. The one he can t afford.C. The one he is too busy to buy.When will the first textbook be returned?A. In an hour.B. In one hour a

6、nd a half.What does the man have to do later?A. See his professor.B. Take a lesson.What will the woman do?A. Give the man a call.B. Wait for the man.C. Keep the book for the man.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。Who think the man is mad?A. Other travelers.B. His parents.What does the man think of single travelers?A

7、. They re lonely.B. They re healthy.What is the most important to the man on his journey?A. Trying different restaurants. B. Taking lots of photos.C. In two hours and a half.C. Meet a friend.C. He himself.C. They re confident.C. Going to favorite shops.20. Which country seemed to have impressed the

8、man?A. France.B. Spain.C. Mexico.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“For millions of children worldwide, the lack of clean water is common,“ said Tommy Kelly, （student at Patton Middle School. If that happened in our country, there would b

9、e an outrage.Tommy and his classmates take clean water for granted or at least they did so before they found out that kids in many other countries dont have it. They said they couldnt believe the images they saw of children playing in dirty water either. So they decided to do something.On Saturday,

10、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 walk approximately five kilometers the distance they say many kids have to walk to get water every day. The Patton k

11、ids 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 water we use or we might not have enough to go around in the future. According to a study, a number of factors are p

12、utting 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 only are people using more water as a whole, but the farmers also have to use more water to grow more crops. The

13、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 sanitation （ 卫生）.As a result, many kids die every year from water-related diseases.It might not seem like one person could

14、make a difference. However, if each of us made an effort to conserve water, the results might just add up. That w hy Tommy got involved in the Walk for Water and he has taken a great step for us.Why did Tommy and his classmates organize the Walk for Water? A. To prevent children from playing in dirt

15、y water.To call on all the students to drink clean water.To help Ugandan students get easy access to clean water.To warn people not to take clean water for granted.The underlined word strain in Paragraph 4 can be replaced by A. pressureB. weightC. reliefD. injuryThe shortage of water supply in Ugand

16、a is mainly caused by A. climate changeB. population growthC. environmental pollutionD. overuse of water in factoriesThrough the last paragraph, the author tends to show that we should follow Tommys exampleeveryone should try to help those in needmore financial support is needed to save waterTommy c

17、ant improve Ugandans living conditions aloneBIn 1851, Auguste Comte, the French philosopher and father of sociology, coined the new word altruism（禾。他主义 ）as part of a drive to create a non-religious religion based on scientific principles. He defined it as a intentional action for the welfare of othe

18、rs that involves at least the possibility of either no benefit or a loss to the acto r” . At that time, studies of animal behavior and phrenology （颅相学）led him 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 knowle

19、dge of the neurological （ 神经学的）and biochemical factors that underpin kind behavior. And this science forms the bases of two books aimed at general readers but also at those who, despite the research, still doubt the existence of altruism.However, the books may end up providing more information for t

20、he naysayers. Take The Altruistic Brain by neuroscientist Donald Pfaff. On solid scientific ground, he builds a five-step theory of how altruism occurs, which depends on an idea that is unconvincing and may achieve the opposite result. Pfaff argues that to act altruistically you should first visuali

21、ze the receiver of your good will, then mentally transform their image into your own,“ from angle to angle and curve to curveDoes it really work?At the core of evolutionary biologist David Sloan Wilson Does Altruism Exist? is anothercontentious (有争议的)idea: Altruism has evolved as the result of group

22、 selection. But Wilson argues his corner masterfully, providing a clever reply to the belief that natural selection occurs only at the level of the selfish gene: SelfishmewsthbeagtroapisjiAltruistic groupsbeat selfish groups, “ he says.In other words, we cooperate when doing so gives our team the ad

23、vantage. That doesn t souvery selfless either.Wilson acknowledges this, but argues that thoughts and feelings are less important than actions.According to evolutionary theory, pure altruists do exist, but it doesn t matter why people cto help others their reasons may be difficult even for themselves

24、 to understand. What matters is that humans can coordinate their activities in just the right way to achieve common goals. Other animals do this too, but we are masters. Teamwork is the signature adaptation of our species,says.Pfaff goes further, insisting that our brain biology“ urges evetothis kin

25、d ” . He beliknowledge alone will inspire individuals to be more altruistic. His desire to create a better world is admirable and some of his ideas are interesting, but Wilson s analysis is clearer.While it is in our nature to be altruistic, Wilson says, we also have a healthy regard for self-intere

26、st and a resistance to being pushed around. Which one comes to the fore depends on the environment in which we find ourselves. Ethics, he says, cannot be taught at individual level, but are property of the wh ole system .Which of the following can be considered an altruistic behavior according to Co

27、mte s definition?A person offers to donate his liver to another who needs one.A clerk returns the umbrella to his colleague which he has kept for a long time.A student volunteers to work in the orphanage to collect data for his research.A police officer spots a car parking in the no-parking area, fi

28、nding a child in the trunk.26. The word _ ”naysayers(in paragraph 3) mostyprobabiipeople who doubts somethingpeople who take a positive attitudepeople who have no say in an areapeople who are experts in an areaWhat does Donald Pfaff think people should do in order to act altruistically?Draw a pictur

29、e of the person they are going to help.Imagine they themselves are to be helpedVisualize what they are going to do in mind first. D Transform the receiver into a kind person.What can be concluded from the passage?Both Donald Pfaff and David Sloan lay emphasis on team work.Unlike Donald Pfaff s book,

30、 David Sloan s book aims at professional readers. C. Comte s 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 forei

31、gn companies earn billions in China, where a name is thought 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 entendre

32、s. For example, in Chinese, the word for tall sounds exactly like the word for cake; 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 n

33、ear-direct translation from English, Lawton said. While its 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

34、 names, but also have significant meanings in Chinese: Coca-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

35、 foreigners ears, its something that sticks with Chinese consumers, 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 consi

36、der names that give off the impression of wealth. Goldman Sachs 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 Chine

37、se name, jia le fu, means happy family.What makes foreign 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.Best Buy changed its Chinese name i

38、n 2011, because A. it wasnt very meaningfulB. Labbrand made a change to itC. it wasnt translated accuratelyD. it failed to attract customersWho would be interested in the text?The persons whose company will build a branch in China.The persons who want to sell different drinks in China.The persons wh

39、o want to learn the true original English.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

40、 prefer a staycation instead. 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.

41、 Some popular staycation activities 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

42、 tightening the belt and cutting 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 expen

43、ses. Families must take care to 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 cle

44、ar boundaries and making a schedule 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 charg

45、ing higher prices to earn profits 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.What is the main reason for the rise of staycations?A. The heavy road traffic.B. T

46、he high prices of petrol.C. Peoples changing lifestyle.D. Peoples highly pressured job.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.The purpose of the last paragrap

47、h is toexplain the popularify of staycationsshow the economic benefits of staycationssuggest staycationers choose proper activitiesadvise staycationers to avoid being overchargedWhat is the text mainly about?A. What are staycations?B. The rise of staycations.C. Different ways of travelling.D. The in

48、fluence of economic collapse.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。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 hou

49、se 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 andneed for antibiotics during their childhood. 37Dogs tend to stick to children caring for them and focusing on their every move. Likewise,

50、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 socially

51、 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 also p

52、rove to be helpful for parents to teach children discipline and responsibility.Children interact more with their friends who have dogs.Raising a child with a dog makes a more harmonious family.Dogs play an important role in the emotional development of a child.Children raised with dogs learn to craw

53、l, walk and run faster.Dogs act as childrens best friends in time of fear, disappointment and frustration.The exposure to dirt and bacteria carried by dogs strengthens a childs immune system.Children growing up with dogs are physically and emotionally healthier than those without.第三部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分45

54、）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。My husband John was pushing the cart as fast as he could to leave the store. Feeling 41 ,had rushed through the doors heading towards the car when a 42 behind me slowed my steps.Maam! she called out. I slowed, 43 s

55、he wasn t talking to me.Maam! 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, she4ftjickly Iwas adopted as a

56、 baby and it has been a wonderful thing. We need more families like yours. Ilooked at her, 50 . Didnt she see that our 51 family made up of two white parents, a brown son and a black daughter, were trying to 52 and hide far away from the 53 stares in the store?As she handed me the flowers, I 54 to f

57、orce a smile and express my 55 . She told me my family was beautiful, and returned to the store.I was moved to tears as I walked towards the 56 . On a day when I felt like we were the worst example of family. a day when I hoped no one 57us. she did. 58 , she didntsee what most people were seeing. Sh

58、e saw beauty and 59 in our family, which made her smile.I wish I had got her name and told her that her 60 means a lot to me. She made me know how great I was with such a unique family.41. A. exhaustedB. excitedC. frightenedD. embarrassed42. A. voiceB. conversationC. sightD. laughter43. A. guessingB

59、. pretendingC. expectingD. knowing44. A. continuedB. hesitatedC. hidD. stopped45. A. realizedB. promisedC. provedD. doubted46. A. orderedB. droppedC. brokenD. stored47. A. patienceB. confidenceC. delightD. satisfaction48. A. yetB .stillC .justD.even49. A. inquiredB. explainedC. complainedD. lied50.

60、A. respectfullyB. amazinglyC. joyfullyD. comfortably51. A. unhappyB. greatC. specialD. lucky52. A. changeB. calmC. delayD .escape53. A. curiousB. enviousC. rudeD. helpless54. A. learntB .refusedC. managedD.happened55. A. interestB. appreciationC. concernD. sympathy56. A. shopB. carC. doorD. hospital