湖南省十三校聯(lián)考高三下學期第二次考試英語試題

1、湖南省2016屆高三 十三校聯(lián)考 第二次考試英語試卷由長郡中學;衡陽八中;永州四中;岳陽一中; 湘潭縣一中;湘西州民中 石門一中;澧縣一中;郴州一中;益陽一中;桃源縣一中;株洲市二中;麓山國際 聯(lián)合命題總分：150分 時量： 120分鐘考試時間：2016年4月10日下午3:005:00第I卷第一部分 聽力（共兩節(jié)，滿分30分） 做題時，先將答案標在試卷上。錄音內容結束后，你將有兩分鐘的時間將試卷上的答案轉涂到答題卡上。第一節(jié)（共5個小題；每小題1.5分，滿分7.5分） 聽下面5段對話。每段對話后有一個小題，從每題所給的A、B、C三個選項中選出最佳選項，并標在試卷的相應位置。聽完每段對話后，你都

2、有10秒鐘的時間來回答有關小題和閱讀下一小題。每段對話僅讀一遍。例：How much is the shirt? A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.答案是C。1. What will the man do tonight?A. Go to the cinema.B. Attend a meeting.C. Stay at home.2. How much is the headphone?A. $14. B. $20. C. $30.3. What is the woman?A. A secretary. B. A doctor. C. A. nurse.4. What d

3、oes the man mean?A. He doesnt like Hawaii.B. He cant afford the trip.C. HE cant make time for the trip.5. What are the speaker mainly talking about a?A. The environment.B. The price of petrol.C. Electric vehicle.第二節(jié)（共15小題；每小題1.5分，滿分22.5分）請聽下面5段對話或獨白。每段對話或獨白后有幾個小題，從題中所給出的A、B、C三個選項中選出最佳選項，并標在試卷的相應位置。聽

4、每段對話或獨白前，你將有時間閱讀各個小題。每小題5秒鐘，聽完后各小題給出5秒鐘的作答時間。每段對話或獨白讀兩遍。聽第6段材料，回答6、7題。6. Where are the speakers?A. In the Mens house.B. In a restaurant.C. In a store.7. Whats in the refrigerator?A. A glass of lemonade.B. Large pieces of ice.C. Bottles of water.聽第7段材料，回答第8、9題。8. Where can the man put his bag?A. Behi

5、nd the door.B. In the locker.C. On the desk.9. What should the man do after getting into the exam hall?A. Find his examination number.B. Turn off his mobile phone.C. Show his student ID card.聽第8段材料，回答第10至12題。1o. What will the speakers do during the summer break?A. Earn some money.B. Enjoy some arts.

6、C. Do some shopping.11. What can the speakers do in the Rosemount?A. Have some nice meals.B. Find all kinds of local artworks.C. Buy some paintings and handmade jewellery.12. Where will the speakers sleep during the summer breaks?A. In the house.B. In the hotel.C. In a tent.聽第9段材料，回答第13至16題。13. How

7、does the woman feel at first?A. Disappointed.B. Pleased.C. Tired.14. What do the speakers disagree on?A. Whether the clothes in H&M are cheap.B. Whether the black dress suited the woman.C. Whether the woman should buy the red dress.15. What is the woman complaining?A. She cant find anything she

8、likes.B. She can only afford some cheap clothes.C. She has difficulty find some suitable dress.16. What will the woman try on in ZARA?A. Dresses.B. Trousers.C. Tops.聽第10段材料，回答第17至20題。17. How long does it take the bus to get to the camping area?A. About 8 hours.B. About 6 hours.C. About 2 hours.18. W

9、hat will the listeners do first after arriving at the camping area?A. Buy some food.B. Set up the tent.C. Check the emails.19. What does the speaker advice the listeners to do?A. Listen to the weather report.B. Prepare clothes for wet weather.C. Stay in camping in stormy weather.20. What are the lis

10、teners unable to do in the hills?A. Ask Mr. Sanderson questions.B. Go sown the town.C. Use their phone.第二部分 閱讀理解（共兩節(jié)，滿分40分）第一節(jié)（共15小題：每小題2分，滿分30分）閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的四個選項（A、B、C和D）中，選出最佳選項，并在答題卡上將該項涂黑。 ASydney Trains is one of the most economical, reliable and convenient ways to travel throughout Sydney and

11、its surrounds.Our network, the NSW Trains Intercity, covers suburban Sydney and extends to the Hunter, Central Coast, Blue Mountains, Southern Highlands and South Coast regions. The network is made up of several colour-coded lines. Trains from different lines can share the same platform, so check di

12、splay screen and listen to announcements. Ticket prices are generally based on the distance traveled. You can visit transportnsw. Info for details.Getting to the City.In Sydney, if youre near a train station, youre on your way to the city. Every rail line leads directly or indirectly to the City Cir

13、cle. Its the loop around the central business district of Sydney. Most City stations are underground so look out for the sign on street level.Automatic ticket gatesLarge stations have automatic gates for entry to, and exit from, the station. If you have an Opal card or a ticket which has a magnetic

14、stripe you must use the automatic gates. You may use the wide gate for wheelchair, pram or luggage access. Station staff will assist you.NightRide busesMost trains do not operate between midnight and 4:00 a.m. For your convenience a special NightRide bus service is available between these hours on m

15、ost Sydney suburban lines. TrackworkIn order for the tracks to the maintained, we sometimes have to replace train with buses, particularly at weekends, Please check the trackwork section for the latest service alterations on your line.21. To get more information about ticket pries, travellers had be

16、tter_.A. go to the City Circle B. visit a websiteC. check display screen D. listen to announcements22. What service is offered to travelers in need at most big stations?A. A free Opal card.B. Earlier entry to the station.C. Help from station workers.D. A ticket with a magnetic stripe.23. Which is th

17、e best convenient time to travel by Sydney Trains?A. At midnight. B. On Sunday afternoon.C. Between midnight and 4:00 a.m. C. At 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. BResearchers from the faculty of civil engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA in Malaysia have successfully developed an environmentally friendly v

18、ersion of building concert called green-mix concrete. In the project, researchers introduced a green concrete that is designed and made using conventional but particularly replaced with suitable waste and recycled materials to achieve acceptable performance, economics and sustainability.When it come

19、s to build structures, developers have the advantage of choosing from a wide range of materials to use. Generally, the decision on material choice depends on several factors including cost and performance for specific applications.Due to growing interest in sustainable (可持續(xù)的)development and various

20、pushing measures provided by the government of Malaysia, the key players in the construction industry are motivated more than ever before to use materials that are sustainable or in such a way that environment impact is minimal.In 2009, the Malaysian government launched the green building index(GBI)

21、 to encourage the construction of buildings using green technology, and introduced pushing measures for owners to obtain the GBI certificate for new or exiting buildings. There have been efforts to reduce air pollution and concrete has an important role to play.The new concrete can be produced using

22、 materials as one of its components. Green concrete can also developed using various production processes that are not harmful to the environment. The use of recycled or waste materials can be considered sustainable as they can reduce costs and raw materials.24. Which of the following best describes

23、 green-mix concrete?A. Low carbon and costly.B. Green and fashionable.C. Money-saving and sustainable.D. Sustainable and conventional.25. Who mainly decides the choice of building materials?A. Researchers. B. Developers.C. Certificate owners. D. The Government of Malaysia.26. What can we learn about

24、 green-mix concrete?A. Traditional materials are not used to produce.B. Building developers show no interest in the new material.C. The Malaysian government contributed to its development.D. The production processes are not environmentally friendly at all.27. Which column is this text probably take

25、from?A. Entertainment. B. Education.C. Politics. D. Science. CRecently, my teenage son give me a great insight into my writing career. He plays the online multiplayer game Minecraft, in which players build vast structures while battling the occational zombie at night.“How do you win the game?” I ask

26、ed him.He rolled his eyes, the way only teens can.“ There is no winning the game, mom.” He said. “ Its about the experience. Its all about the journey.”Well said, Evan. I so often forget this truth.In writing, there is no arriving. Theres always the drive to write a better article, blog post, poem,

27、or novel, next time. There is no “done”.What sights do you want to see on your journey? Where do you want to be sure to go?” These are the questions Im asking myself as I consider my plans for next year.If weve written well, what we leave behind will be part of the things for our younger generations

28、, hopefully helping others long after were gone. I find that thought comforting.You could make your way to new signatures in magazines, or even to new places on the map. I have a friend who was flown to Denmark to meet with Lego because they liked his writing. I recently read about a woman whose wri

29、ting got her a position in Singapore from Coca-Cola.So heres to a writing journey for all of us thats full of splendid sights, unexpected turns, wonderful friends, and opportunities to grow.As we enter the new year, Im going to try to remember my writing-career focus the places I want to be sure to

30、visit on my way. Most of all, Im going to work on setting free my feelings of “falling behind” or not being “there” yet, and try to enjoy every moment of my wonderful writers life.28. What made the author reflect on her writing career?A. Her sons playing games online.C. Her experience of a journey.

31、B. Her sons winning the game. D. Her sons words. B. Education. C. Politics. D. Science.29. The author mentioned Lego and Coca-Cola to show that _.A. great writers can make a differenceB. there are excellent writers in well-known companiesC. writers should go to new places on the mapD. big companies

32、attract all writers30. What is the authors most important plan for next year?A. Not to fall behind others.B. To remember her writing-career focus.C. To visit some places to promote her writing.31. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. My Smart SonD. To treasure every moment in the course of w

33、riting. B. The Writing Journey Matters D. My Son Teaches Me MuchDAs a star computer scientist, Cristina Fonseca had lots of job offers, but she turned them all down. She decided to start her own business Talkdesk. She lives in Portugal but does business all over the globe by using software.The globa

34、l economy works well for such people.But the world of work has been less kind to other young folks. Florence Moreau, a young architect in Paris, had the double misfortune to leave university seven years ago, when the world economy was on its knees; and to be French. “I really need a full-time, perma

35、nent job,” she says. Under Frances 3,800-page labour law, workers on permanent contracts (合同) receive generous benefits and are extremely hard to get rid of. So French firms have all but stopped hiring permanent staff: four-fifths of new employees are on short-term contracts. Ms Moreau has had eight

36、 jobs, none lasting for longer than 16 months. With a small child at home, she has to keep looking for the next one. “Its tiring,” she sighs.Joblessness matters. The longer people are out of work, the more their ability and their they are to give up.Trade unions often favour a minimum wage. This can

37、 help those who already have jobs, but if it is set too high it can crowd out those with the fewest skills and the least experience, who tend to be young.A labour system where companies can hire and fire easily is urgently needed.Making it easier for young people to start their own business is essen

38、tial, too. They may be full of energy and open to new ideas.Alas, there is a huge mismatch everywhere between the skills that many young people can offer and the ones that employers need. Ms Fonseca says she cannot find the right talent for Talkdesk. As economies grow more complex, demand for practi

39、cal skills will keep rising. The worlds schools are not even close to meeting it.32. What can we learn about Cristina Fonseca?A. She does business only in Portugal.B. She cant find the talents she wants.C. Her company is not related to information technology.D. When seeking a job, she was refused ma

40、ny times by employers.33. What does the underlined word “atrophy” in paragraph 4 mean?A. Shrink. B. Increase. C. Overcome. D. Survive.34. Why cant Moreau find a permanent job?A. The world economy is booming.B. She didnt finish university studies.C. Employers dont want to give workers good welfare.D.

41、 The French government hasnt taken any measures for unemployment.35. Which measure is actually useless for unemployment?A. Raising the minimum wage.B. Training students to gain skills.C. Making labour rules more flexible.D. Encouraging young people to start companies.第二節(jié) （共5小題；每小題2分，滿分10分）根據(jù)短文內容，從短文

42、后的選項中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項，選項中有兩項為多余選項。How to Be a Pleasant PersonEach of us would love to be appreciated for the positive emotions that are exhibited around our surroundings. 36 The following steps will help you to be a pleasant person.Be modest. Understand that we all are humans. You might be rich or poor

43、, black or white, short or tall etc. But above all we are all humans, which means we are all emotional beings. So treat others the way you would like to be treated.37 Be it offering a seat to an elderly person or throwing the football back to the young child, the inner self-satisfaction you get by d

44、oing so is priceless. Once you do so, you will feel good about yourself.Dont regret. We all are reasonable beings and it is very human to do unreasonable things at times. However, it does not mean that we should regret what we did in the past. Every experience is a learning which teaches you what to

45、 do and what not to do in future. 38 Forgive and forget. Always living in the past will only make one painful on the inside, which will reflect on the outside. 39 By doing so, your heart becomes light.Be grateful. Thank God and the Universe for yourself, your parents, your friends, your clothes, job

46、s, food, home etc. and every small thing that makes a difference. 40 It will make you appreciate life.A. Encourage others and yourself.B. Lend a helping hand with a smile.C. Little do we know that it is not a hard task at all.D. So be proud that you have learnt a lesson on your own.E. To have a plea

47、sant emotion around you, it is better to let go.F. If possible, express your gratefulness for something every day.G. Throw flowers at others if you wish flowers to be thrown at you.第三部分 英語知識運用 （共兩節(jié)，滿分45分）第一節(jié) 完形填空（共20小題；每小題1.5分，滿分30分）閱讀下面短文，從短文后各題所給的四個選項（A、B、C和D）中，選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項，并在答題卡上將該項涂黑。When we g

48、row up, we pick a career. Does the choice we 41 at age 20 stay with us until age 65?For many people that seems to be 42 what happens. However, theres no rule that says you have to stick with it until you 43 . You can enjoy many different careers. Many people experience this by 44 (such as when they

49、lose a job), but you can also do it by choice.As you age, your preference will 45 . The career you choose at age 20 can be a lot 46 interesting to you at age 35. Even if you have to take a massive pay cut to do something 47 , it may be worth it for the experience. The 48 isnt going to make you happy

50、 anyway if you 49 love what you do.Go into one career with 50 the of mastering it, but also feel free to move onto something else when you get 51 . A career switch will often give you much more 52 than staying in the same line of work for 53 .54 Leonardo da Vinci, a great genius. His 55 included pai

51、nting, engineering, architecture, science, geology, flight and lots more. This 56 of interests served him well because he was able to use his 57 knowledge to improve his art and his art skills to improve his science. Instead of following 10 different interests at once, 58 try to focus on one or two

52、at a time But keep open the 59 that you can switch down the road.Let your career become a(n) 60 experience. 41. A. notice B. make C. start D. remind42. A. exactly B. completely C. suddenly D. eventually43. A. obey B. quit C. retire D. realize44. A. nature B. power C. mistake D. accident45. A. change

53、 B. offer C. join D. occur46. A. more B. less C. higher D. lower47. A. else B. well C. same D. instead48. A. person B. chance C. place D. money49. A. no wonder B. no doubt C. no longer D. no need50. A. explanation B. development C. expectation D. disappointment51. A. used B. annoyed C. frightened D.

54、 bored52. A. health B. growth C. time D. response53. A. days B. weeks C. decades D. months54. A. Admire B. Consider C. Inform D. Manage55. A. interests B. works C. books D. arts56. A. acceptance B. variety C. similarity D. scientific57. A. historic B. chemical C. artistic D. scientific58. A. though B. even C. still D. just59. A. honesty B. trouble C. possibility D. truth 60. dynamic B. interesting C. calm D. accessible第三部分：英語知識運用（共兩節(jié)，滿分45分）第一節(jié) 完形填空（共20小題；每小題1. 5