1、第 - 1 - 页 共 12 页湖北省武汉钢铁集团公司第三子弟中学2015-2016 学年高二下学期周练英语题第 卷第一部分：听力（共两节，满分 30 分）做题时，先将答案划在试卷上。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、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. Why doesnt the man want to go hiking? A. H
2、e is in pain. B. He dislikes hiking. C. He has to pass an exam.2. How old is the man probably?A. Hes a teenager. B. Hes in his 30s. C. Hes in his late 40s. 3. What will the man probably do next?A. Buy something. B. Look for the key. C. Wait for the woman.4. What can we learn from the conversation?A.
3、 The woman is helpful. B. Mr. Green is unhappy.C. Mr. Barkley is disappointed.5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. Apartment rents. B. Online shopping. C. Cell phone bills.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 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
4、，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。听第 6 段材料，回答第 6 至 7 题。6. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?第 - 2 - 页 共 12 页A. Neighbors. B. Waiter and customer. C. Husband and wife.7. What does the woman need?A. A cake. B. Two eggs. C. Some coffee.听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 至 9 题。8. What was the m
5、an doing earlier?A. Taking a shower. B. Running outside. C. Swimming in a pool.9. What will the woman do next?A. Get something to drink.B. Buy some brown shorts.C. Wash some clothes.听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。10. What is the mans life like?A. Relaxing. B. Colorful. C. Stressful.11. What do people often
6、do in the Green Club?A. Share gardening experiences.B. Build gardens together.C. Plant trees together.12. When will the speakers see each other again?A. This evening at 5：00.B. Tomorrow morning at 11:00.C. Tomorrow afternoon at 3:00.听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。13. Who does the man think the woman is shop
7、ping for in the beginning?A. Her niece. B. Herself. C. Her daughter.14. What does the man think of schools in Oregon?A. They have a long history.B. They offer good programs.C. They have beautiful scenery.第 - 3 - 页 共 12 页15. Where did the woman go to college?A. Brown University. B. Harvard University
8、.C. The University of Pennsylvania.16. What will the woman do next?A. Attend a party.B. Visit a nearby university.C. Go on with her shopping.听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。17. For how long did the speaker rent the car?A. A day. B. Five days. C. A week.18. Besides the $55 per day, what did the speaker pay f
9、or?A. The gas.B. The extra miles.C. The car companys insurance plan.19. What did the speaker say about the SUV?A. It had no damage at all.B. It was suitable for driving in parks.C. It was more expensive than he thought.20. What did the speaker do before he left with the rental car?A. He took some pi
10、ctures of the car.B. He called his insurance company.C. He paid the manager with a check.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。ANick Vujicic was born in Melbourne，Australia on December4th，1982As is often the case，a new-第 - 4 - 页 共 12 页bo
11、rn baby will bring happiness and joy to the whole familyHowever，Nick was born without arms and legs，which made his father disgusting at first and his mother dared to hold him four months later Understandably，his parents had strong concern and fears of what kind of life hed be able to leadNevertheles
12、s，his parents didnt abandon himOn the contrary，they expected him to live a normal life as common peopleWhen he was only l8 months old，his father began to put him in the water, encouraging and teaching him to swimThe law in Australia didnt allow him to be admitted into a main-stream school because of
13、 his physical disabilityBut his mother fought for the law to be changedHe was one of the first disabled students in the main-stream schoolHe liked going to school，and just tried to live life like everyone else, but it was in his early years of school where he encountered uncomfortable times of feeli
14、ng rejected and bullied because of his physical differenceAfterwards，when he reflected on the tough experience，he said its the hard time that taught him independenceApart from grasping the basic skills，such as brushing teeth，surfing and playing golf, he surprisingly achieved the accounting and finan
15、cial planning double-bachelor degrees! He has a passion for reaching out to youth and he has developed talks to relate to and encourage students through topics that challenge todays teenagersHe has been to 35 countries and regions to make speeches so far For his braveness and perseverance(毅力)，he was
16、 awarded “Young Australian of the Year”，which is a great honor in Australia, recognizing a young person for their excellence and service to their local community and the nation，as well as their own personal accomplishmentsNick believes if you have the desire and passion to do something，you will achi
17、eve it in good time21How did Nicks parents feel when he was born?ADisappointed BExcited. CImpatient DSympathetic 22According to Paragraph 2，we know Nicks parents_.Agave him up entirely. Bdidnt worry about his life.Csupported him to live a normal life. Dpreferred him to study at home.23What can we le
18、arn from Nick? AIt is important to keep a promise BWe should be grateful for the help from othersCWe should have a positive attitude to life DEveryone needs a hand when faced with challenges24Which of the following statements about Nick is TRUE?第 - 5 - 页 共 12 页AHe mastered many basic skills with his
19、 determinationBHe was accepted by his classmates immediatelyCIt was easy for him to get used to the school lifeDHis classmates often comforted him and gave him strengthBThere are so many people who write to newspaper and magazines to express their opinions. Letters to the editor must carry the write
20、rs full name, address and telephone number, although the information is not necessary for publication. This requirement to provide personal particulars is a clear indication that writers are held responsible for what they say. When a writer wants his voice heard, he needs to claim ownership of his v
21、oice. Responsibility is the name of the game.“People today prefer living together to putting their signatures on a marriage certificate because they refuse to accept responsibility for the relationship,” said social worker Ken Yip, “and this is what is causing a lot of family problems.” When we sign
22、 a paper, for example, a business contract or a bank document, the signature is a seal of consent, an agreement to take the matter seriously. Most governments and many organizations will not process written complaints if they do not bear the writers signature. The absence of a signature, they explai
23、n, tells us that the writer cannot be too serious and therefore does not deserve a reply.There are people who wish to remain anonymous for various reasons. Multi-billionaire Mr. King donates generously to charity several times a year. He gives simply because he wants to help but not for the publicit
24、y his donations may bring, and he does not want his good deeds to make news. In other cases, people insist on anonymity because they are afraid of the consequences of revealing their identity. Crime witnesses may be willing to assist the police, but most are unwilling to give their names when report
25、ing a crime.Name or no name? The answer is very personal and lies in how much we want to get involved. We all have a name. It is a matter if responsibility to use it when we make a statement, a claim or an accusation. We all want to honor our own name, and it is only by stamping our expression of an
26、 opinion with our own name that we honor what we say.25. Some people dont want their names known because they are _.A. hesitant to make a donation. B. afraid of an accusation.C. ready for involvement. D. unwilling to draw public attention. 26. What does the writer mean by saying “Responsibility is t
27、he name of the game”?第 - 6 - 页 共 12 页A. Writers should be responsible for their names. B. Publication must bear the writers full name, address and phone number.C. Names are required to indicate writers responsibility for what they say. D. Writers need to provide their personal information in the gam
28、e.27. The passage is mainly about _.A. honor and writers. B. identity and signature.C. signature and responsibility. D. anonymity and signature.CThe University of Salford was granted its Royal Charter in 1967. However its origins go back to 1896, when the Royal Technical Institute was founded on the
29、 site of the present University. The Institute and its successors, the Royal Technical College and the Royal College of Advanced Technology, gained a reputation for their practical and challenging teaching methods and their involvement with both the local community and industry and commerce.The Univ
30、ersity today continues to build on this reputation. It has strong links with industry, commerce and the public sector and a significant percentage of its research work is funded from these sources. In August of 1996, Salford merged with University College Salford. The new institution offers students
31、 at both institutions greatly increased benefits including a wider range of Student Union activities and access to extensive study resources.The Universitys attractive Peel Park campus is located one mile to the west of Manchesters city centre. Its location, close to an extensive network of roads an
32、d railways is ideal for travel to all parts of the country.The University is fortunate in having the facilities of two cities so close at hand. Salford provides for the day-to-day needs of most students and Manchester. Englands third largest city, provides excellent cultural, leisure, shopping and s
33、porting facilities. Some of the most beautiful countryside in Britain is within easy reach of Salford. The Peak District, the Dales, the Lake District and the sandy beaches and mountains of North Wales are all less than two hours away by road.The main University campus is arranged around Peel Park o
34、n the banks of the River Irwell. The splendid red brick Peel Building, the original home of the Institute, is still in use, having been modernized in recent years. Most of the other buildings are less than twenty years old.The campus has an excellent range of facilities including snack bars, restaur
35、ants, bars, a leisure centre, a 第 - 7 - 页 共 12 页bank, a bookshop, a general store and a travel bureau. The University can provide places for a high percentage of its students in University owned or controlled Halls of Residence, flats or student houses and most of the accommodation is within walking
36、 distance of the campus.28. How do you describe the location of the University of Salford?A. Close. B. Extensive. C. Attractive. D. Convenient.29. What can you say about the University of Salford?A. It aims at the international community.B. It aims at theoretical research in basic sciences.C. It aim
37、s at building up its reputation.D. It aims at teaching practical skills and knowledge.30. Where can you go for a full variety of facilities if you study in the University of Salford?A. Salford. B. Manchester. C. The Peak District. D. The Dales. 31 . Which of the following statements is NOT true of t
38、he University of Salford?A. Many buildings on campus are new. B. Every student is guaranteed accommodation.C. The oldest building is still in use. D. There is a bookshop on campus.DYears ago a farmer owned land along the Atlantic. He constantly advertised for hired hands. Most people were not willin
39、g to work on farms along the Atlantic because they worried about the terrible storms that would destroy buildings and crops. The farmer received a steady stream of refusals at the interview for a farmhand.Finally, a short, thin man approached the farmer. “Are you a good farmhand?” the farmer asked h
40、im.“Well, I can sleep when the wind blows. ” answered the little man.Although puzzled by this answer, the farmer, desperate for help, hired him. The little man worked well around the farm, busy from dawn to dusk, and the farmer felt satisfied with the mans work.Then one night the wind howled loudly
41、from offshore. Jumping out of bed，the farmer grabbed a lantern and rushed next door to the hired hands sleeping quarters. He shook the little man and yelled, “ Get up! A storm is coming! Tie things down before they are blown away! ”The little man rolled over in bed and said firmly, “No sir. I told y
42、ou, I can sleep when the wind blows. ”第 - 8 - 页 共 12 页Enraged (激怒） by the response, the farmer was tempted to fire him on the spot . Instead, he hurried outside to prepare for the storm. To his amazement，he discovered that all of the hay had been covered. The cows were in the barn，the chickens were
43、in the coops，and the doors were barred. The shutters were tightly secured. Everything was tied down. Nothing could be blown away.The farmer then understood what his hired hand meant, so he also returned to his bed to sleep while the wind was still blowing.32. Why did the farmer constantly advertise
44、for hired hands?A. Because he needed hired hands all the year round.B. Because there was too much work to do on the farm.C. Because he could hardly hire a farmhand.D. Because he offered poor conditions for the hired hands.33. The farmer felt amazed because _.A. the little man was sleeping. B. everyt
45、hing was in safety.C. the wind was too strong. D. he could not open the doors.34. Which of the following statements about the little man is TRUE?A. He was not afraid of storms.B. He was a heavy sleeper under any condition.C. He was fired shortly after he tied everything down.D. He was hard-working a
46、nd devoted to his work.35. What did the man mean by saying “I can sleep when the wind blows” ?A. He would get everything done before the wind blew.B. He was very brave and not afraid of wind.C. He enjoyed sleeping when the wind blew.D. He needed much sleep after working hard on the farm.第二节（共 5 小题；每
47、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。Does failure really exist?If you believe you have failed, then you have. If you believe you dont have the ability to succeed, then you dont. 36 The moment you decide to give up or stop working toward your goals, failure is born. 第 - 9 - 页 共 12
48、页 37 Most people give themselves an out without even realizing it. They are willing to work hard on reaching their goals, but only until the going gets too rough or their energy dies down. Dont do that! 38 Never quit, never admit failure, and never lose heart.Dont believe in a clear finish line for
49、goals. Its a good idea to set a general timeline, but remember that something will be beyond your control. 39 If you lock yourself into a given timeline, you might make yourself feel like a failure! Instead, get a general idea of when youd like your goal to be completed. Then take it one day at a time and focus on making progress instead of rea
