江西省会昌中学2016届高三第一学期第二次周大考英语试题

会昌中学2015～2016学年度第一学期高三第二次周大考

英 语 试 卷

命题人：李旭 审题人：王志英 时间：120分钟 总分：150分

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)

1.Where does the conversation probably take place?【来源：21cnj*y.co*m】 A. In a restaurant. B. In a furniture store. C. In the woman's company. 2. What does the man want to do first?

A. See the elephants. B. Have a cup of tea. C. Watch the dolphin show. 3. What is the woman probably going to do? A. Make a list. B. Do some shopping. C. Make a chocolate pie. 4. Why does the woman look upset?

A. She experienced a theft. B. She was given a parking ticket. C. She couldn't find a parking space.

5. How will the woman go to the city church? A. By bike. B. By bus. C. By car. 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 was the woman's first job? A. A manager. B. A secretary. C. A teacher. 7. What is the woman asked to do in the end? A. Get a degree in English. B. Prepare for an interview. C. Send in a written application. 听第7段材料， 回答第8、 9题。

8. What does the man tell the woman to do at 3:00 pm?【版权所有：21教育】 A. Feed the dog a treat.

B. Give the dog some exercise. C. Let the dog watch a program.

9. What does the woman mean in the end? A. She refuses to watch the dog. B. She doesn't like walking the dog. C. She will take care of the dog herself. 听第8段材料， 回答第10至12题。 10. What day is it today? A. Tuesday. B. Thursday. C. Sunday. 11. What is the man's problem?

A. He cannot receive any calls. B. He cannot dial any numbers. C. He cannot send short messages.

12. What does the man offer the woman? A. The phone number. B. The receipt of the phone. C. The serial number of the phone. 听第9段材料， 回答第13至16题。

13. How many persons will share the house? A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. 14. Which year of university is the woman in now?

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A. The first year. B. The second year. C. The third year. 15. Why doesn't the woman like the second house?

A. It is too expensive. B. It is not big enough. C. It is not near the university. 16. What do we know about the last house?

A. It has a big garden. B. It is well furnished. C. The price is attractive. 听第10段材料， 回答第17至20题。 17. What is the first prize?

A. A two-week holiday. B. A 500-pound camera. C. Two plane tickets to Jamaica. 18. When will the result of the competition come out?2·1·c·n·j·y A. On August 25. B. On August 31. C. On September 15. 19. What requirement do the photos need to meet? A. They must be in black and white. B. They must be taken by kids over 18. C. They must have been taken on holiday.

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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)

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Like any good mother, when Karen found out that another baby was on the way, she did what she could to help her 3-year-old son, Michael, prepare for a new baby. Day after day, night after night, Michael sang to his mommy’s tummy(肚子).

Finally, Michael’s little sister was born. But she was in serious condition. With sirens (警报) howling in the night, the ambulance rushed the baby to St. Mary’s Hospital. The days inched by. The little girl became worse. The pediatric(儿科的) specialist told the parents to prepare for the worst.21教育网

Michael kept begging about singing to his sister, but kids are not allowed in pediatric department at St. Mary’s Hospital. Karen made up her mind to take Michael to see his sister. She dressed him in an oversized suit and marched him into the hospital. He looked like a walking laundry basket, but the head nurse recognized him as a child and shouted,‖ Get that kid out of here now!‖ Karen rose up strong, and the usually mild-mannered lady glared steel-eyed into the head nurse’s face. ―He is not leaving until he sings to his sister!‖

Karen towed Michael to his sister’s bedside. He gazed at the tiny baby losing the battle to live. And he began to sing. In the pure-hearted voice of a 3-year-old, Michael sang,‖ You are my sunshine, my only sunshine. You make me happy when skies are grey.‖ Instantly the baby girl responded. Her pulse rate became calm and steady. Her strained breathing became smoother. ―Keep on singing, Michael.‖ ―The other night, dear, as I lay sleeping, I dreamed I help you in my arms…‖Michael’s little sister relaxed as healing rest seemed to sweep over her.‖ Keep on singing, Michael.‖ Tears conquered the face of the nurse.‖ You are my sunshine, my only sunshine. Please don’t take my sunshine away.‖

The next day—the very next day—the little girl was well enough to go home! 21.Which of the following can be the best title for the passage? A. It’s Hard to Raise a Baby B. Mother’s Love C. The Miracle of a Brother’s Song D. An Unforgettable Day

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22.From Karen’s action in the first paragraph we know that________ A. mothers often pay much attention to their newly-born babies

B. it often takes some time for a child to accept his/her newly-born brother or sister. C. it is good for children to learn to sing songs to babies

D. mothers often tell their children how to look after their younger brothers or sisters 23.The underlined word ―strained‖ means _______. A. unnatural B. exciting C. deep D. blocked 24..Which words can describe Michael? A. Naughty and annoying. B. Strong and brave. C. Active and careless. D. Concerned and determined.

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Two thirds of the world's major rivers have now been disrupted with more than 50,000 dams in an attempt to store water and provide power. In the US，there are more than 85,000 dams，disrupting large and small rivers，and in most cases transforming natural flow. The most famous of these，the Hoover Dam，constructed in the 1930s，is mainly responsible for the fact that the Colorado River no longer reaches the ocean.

Dams，besides all their attractive benefits，also have negative impacts. Creating a reservoir （蓄水池）means a large area must be flooded. Communities may lose their land，houses and culturally important sites.21·世纪*教育网

Environmentally，the new reservoir can be a paradise for wildlife，especially birds；however，it can cause greenhouse gas emissions and poison the water. Also，the dramatic rise and fall of water levels during dam releases is too extreme for plants and animals to cope with，resulting in dead zones around the shores of reservoirs. Fish that lay their eggs in the shallows，for example，may find a few hours later that those sites are high and dry. Downstream(下游)of a dam，the flow may be reduced so that farmers cannot irrigate their fields. Many rivers run through national borders，which may cause conflict over precious water. Disputes （争议）have been continuing between India and Pakistan，and Turkey，Syria and Iraq，for example.

Dams don't just block the flow of water. They also prevent fish migrations，and dams are a barrier to sediment(沉淀物)flows. Instead of rushing downriver，sediments get backed up against the dam wall，which causes the reservoir level to increase over time. However，sediments which are rich in nutrients have become a problem. The fertility of the entire system can be influenced，with soils lost during seasonal rains not being replaced.

Perhaps the biggest problem can be seen in deltas, which are sinking into the oceans. Groundwater is being extracted to feed the city，causing the city to sink，and sediments

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washed away by the ocean are no longer being replaced. The result is that sea level rises in cities from Shanghai to Alexandria.

28.The Hoover Dam is mentioned in the passage in order to show________.

A.dams play an important role in our life B.dams have impacted the flow of the rivers

C.dams make people lose their land and houses D.dams have benefits as well as side effects

29.With many dams built across the rivers，fish ________. A.will find more places to lay their eggs B.will face a dangerous habitat

C.will be fed on more sediments rich in nutrients

D.will find it easier to deal with the rise of waterwww-2-1-cnjy-com 30.How can dams influence large cities like Shanghai? A．Their entire system will be influenced. B．The rainy season will last longer. C．They will lie below sea level in future. D．Rich soils will be washed away. 31.What does the passage mainly talk about? A．Environmental loss of dams. B．Cultural loss of dams. C．Economic gain of dams. D．Environmental benefits of dams.

(D)

Kids will often ignore your requests for them to shut off the TV, start their chores(杂事),or do their homework as a way to avoid following your directions. Before you know it, you’ve started to sound like a broken record as you repeatedly ask them to do their assignments, clean their room, or take out the trash. Rather than saying ―Do your chores now.‖ you’ll be more effective if you set a target time for when the chores have to be completed. So instead of arguing about starting chores, just say, ―If chores aren’t done by 4 pm, here are the consequences.‖ Then it’s up to your child to complete the chores. Put the ball back in their court. Don’t argue or fight with them, just say, ―That’s the way it’s going to be.‖ It shouldn’t be punitive(惩罚性的)as much as it should be persuasive. ―If your chores aren’t done by 4 pm, then no video game times until chores are done. And if finishing those chores runs into homework time, that’s going to be your loss.‖ On the other hand, when dealing with homework, keep it very simple. Have a time when homework starts, and at that time, all electronics go off and do not go back on until you see that their homework is done. If your kids say they have no homework, then they should use that time to study or read. Either way, there should be a time set aside when the electronics are off.21·cn·jy·com

When a kid wears his iPod or headphones when you’re trying to talk to him, make no bones about it；he is not ignoring you, he is disrespecting you. At that point, everything else should stop until he takes the earplugs out of his ears. Don’t try to communicate with him when he’s wearing headphones — even if he tells you he can hear you. Wearing them while you’re talking to him is a sign of disrespect. Parents should be very tough about this kind of thing. Remember, mutual respect becomes more important as children mature.

32. According to the passage, it seldom happens that ________.

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(Text 4)

M: You look upset. What’s wrong?

W: I’ll never take my car downtown again.

M: Did you get another ticket or couldn’t you find a parking space? W: I wish it were just that. My car was broken into. I lost my purse. (Text 5)

W: Excuse me, sir. Could you tell me how I can get to the city church? M: Are you driving or taking public transportation?

W: Well, I spent the whole day yesterday driving to see all the sights, so today I think I’d like to go by bus.

M: Why don’t you walk with me? I’m heading in the direction where you can catch the first bus you’ll need to take. (Text 6)

W: Good morning. I’m calling about the job advertisement in the paper yesterday. M: Ah, yes. Could you tell me a little about yourself?

W: Yes. I’ve been working in India as a secretary. Previous to that, I was at the University of Manchester. I’ve got a degree in English. M: I see, and how do you see yourself developing in this job?

W: Well, I do hope that my career as a secretary will lead me eventually into management.

M: I think the best thing for you to do is send in a written reply to the advertisement. W: Oh, I see.

M: When we receive your application, we will arrange an interview for you. (Text 7)

M: Hey, neighbor. I’m going out of town this weekend, and I was wondering if you could take care of my dog while I’m gone. You know my dog, Jaws, don’t you? W: Yeah.

M: Just feed him a can of dog food a day, and make sure he has plenty of water in his dish. Oh, and he needs someone to take him for a walk around the block every afternoon. W: Well, how about if I just throw a ball over the fence to give him some exercise? M: No, he really needs a walk. Ah, and he likes to watch the 3:00 soap opera on Channel 4 and then you’ll need to brush his teeth after you give him doggie treats at 4:00. W: You must be out of your mind if you think I’m going to watch your dog. I wouldn’t watch that dog even if you paid me. (Text 8)

W: Good morning. This is Jenny speaking. What can I do for you?

M: Hi. I am calling to complain about the mobile phone I bought from you last Sunday. The model is Samsung Galaxy 3818. I cannot receive any incoming calls. It always gives callers a busy signal. Do you know what the problem could be? W: Can you send any short messages?

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M: Yes. I can also call other people.

W: Could you please tell me how long this has been happening?

M: Since this Tuesday — the day before yesterday. You know, initially I thought it was the mobile’s problem but then I realized it might be caused by the signal. W: Do you still have your receipt?

M: I have it at home, but I don’t have it with me at the moment.

W: Could you please read the serial number of your mobile phone to me? I can check

whether there is a problem with the mobile phone itself. The sequence should begin with 08381.

M: Just a minute. Let me see … yes, 08381823923.

W: Sir, I have checked your mobile’s status and everything is fine. I see a note here by our engineer that there are problems with receiving calls due to the upgrading of our network and it looks like your number could have been one of those affected. Our apologies for any inconvenience we’ve caused you. (Text 9)

M: Good morning.

W: Good morning. Um ... I’m looking for a place to rent near the university. There are three of us looking together. We thought we might share if we could find something suitable.

M: So something near the university?

W: Yes, if that’s at all possible. We are all students so it’d be good if we could find something within walking distance. M: Are you in your first year?

W: No, I’ve been here a year already.

M: So let me have a look at what we’ve got ... Well, there’s a two-bedroom house in Newtown which is quite cheap.

W: Well, I like that it’s very near the university, but if we all want our own rooms, it isn’t really big enough.21cnjy.com

M: Too small. Give that one a miss? W: Yeah, I think so. Got anything else?

M: What about this? Three-bedroom flat, close to the university ... It’s $400 a week. W: Oh, that’s too expensive.

M: Well, here’s a three-bedroom house with a small garden. It’s near the airport, miles from the university, but it’s reasonably priced at $240 a week. Why don’t you go and have a look? W: All right. (Text 10) M

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or whatever you wish. You don’t have to have taken it on holiday of course. Now, the lucky winner has the chance to spend two weeks at Silver Sands Bay in Jamaica. Two weeks of beautiful beaches, sunshine, plenty for everyone to do. There are water sports and children’s entertainment, and everything is included. That’s everything — food as well. Now, the second prize is a camera worth ￡500, and that’s certainly worth having for any holidays coming up. So send us your photograph — in color or black and white — by 31 August — that’s the closing date for entries … and listen to this program to hear if you’ve won or not. We will be announcing the winners on 15 September. Now, you must be over 18 years of age. I’m sorry kids, but you’ll have a chance next month in your super sports competition! Send your lucky photograph to us at DCM Radio, 25 East Hill, Brighton, Sussex. And don’t forget to write your name and address on the back of the photo. We can’t return any photos, I’m afraid, so make sure you’ve got another copy if it’s your favorite.

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