1、正定中学 2016 - 2017 学年高三质量检测第二次考试英 语第 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 What time is it now?A. 9:00. B.8:00. C.7:30.2. What are they go
2、ing to do?A. Have a rest. B. See a film. C. Do some shopping.3. Why does the woman want to buy a clock?A. She has trouble waking up.B. She wants to buy someone a gift.CHer watch is broken4. Where did the man spend his vacation?A. In a big city. B. On a farm. C. In a factory.5. When is Janes birthday
3、?A. June 5th. B .June 9th, C .June 20th.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，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、7 题。6. What does the man call the woman for?A. To hand in his roommates paper.B. To ask
4、 about his roommates illness.C. To ask her to see his sick roommate.7. What does the man have to do in the afternoon?A. Visit the woman. B.Meet the secretary. C.Have a meeting.听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。8. Where does the man caLl the woman?A. Around the bank. B.In the bus stop. C.In the shoe shop,9. How doe
5、s the man probably go to the womans house?A. Just by himself.B. The woman picks him up.C.A passer-by guides him to the house.听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。10. Why is the woman so angry?A. Her son has ruined the carpet with steel wheels.B. Her son is roller-skating in the living room now.C. Her son is playi
6、ng outside with much snow on the playground.11. What do we know about the man?A. He has been skating for many years.B. He is ashamed of his not performing well.C. He will take part in the new roller-disco rink（溜冰）on Saturday.12. How long can the man continue to skate in the living room?A. Four minut
7、es. B. Five minutes. C. Fifteen minutes.听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。13. What are the two speakers doing?A. They are having a friendly chat.B. One is interviewing the other.C. They are talking about each others family.14. Why did the woman have to work after finishing high school?A. She didnt like to stud
8、y.B. She had to work to support her family.C.A friend of her fathers offered her a job.15. Why was the womans father disappointed at first?A. She had done her first job badly.B. She didnt do well in the Art College.C. She has given up her job as an accountant.16. What are the womans brothers and sis
9、ters?A. Accountants. B. Students. C. Photographers.听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。17. What does the speaker want to emphasize?A. Inspiration. B. Bravery. C. Honesty.18. What were the frogs traveling through?A. The river. B. The road. C. The woods.19. What did the other frogs tell the two unlucky ones?A. Th
10、ey should try their best to jump out.B. They had no choice but to die in the hole.C. They would try all means to help them out.20. What is the condition of the frog that got out?A. He was deaf. B. He was blind. C. He was foolish.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
11、.C 和 D)中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。阅读理解ALast week, BBC Travel reader Sumayya Seedat asked for advice on her upcomingvacation in Andalucia, requesting “tips for a self drive with three kids through southernSpain for the month of October, touring Seville, Granada and Malaga.” Our Facebook fansoffered up some
12、useful suggestions:From HW Roos: “Be aware with any rent-a-car company. If you use them, takepictures and write down all damage there is on a car, and let them sign the paperwork (intriplicate).”From I:,maa Khan: “We did southern Spain in March-Malaga, Granada, Cordoba, Nerjaetc. You will have a won
13、derful time. The highways are excellent, well-maintained and well-marked but make sure you check out your route beforehand, including the nearest sites forparking. There will be a little confusion between toll and non-toll highways. It happened to usthree times as we missed the exits. Use Google map
14、s or get a GPS (its extra when you rent acar). We got maps from our hotels and they worked well, Enjoy, have fun.“From Laura Collins; “A perfect time of a year to visit southern Spain. Plan a few daysin the Alpujarras mountains south of Granada-beautiful white villages and lots of greathiking. You c
15、an drive to Trevelez, the highest village in Spain.“From David Farrell: s Be careful of toll passes, there are many and can be costly andconfusing at first. Maybe budget for them a little. However, the freeways are good andthe directions are simple from city to city. Once in the city be sure to chec
16、k your parking isin a correct parking zone. Often hotels offer free parking. If not, ask in advance about theparking requirements, Some cities offer free parking at night. I am sure your hotel willknow the times, Most of all, enjoy.“21. What advice was given if the traveler drives a rent car through
17、 southern Spain?A. Take pictures of all damage on the road when accidents happen.B. Make sure to check out the nearest sites for parking in a hotel.C. Check all damage on the car and sign the paperwork with the rent-a-car company.D. Budget more money for the long journey in case accidents happen.22.
18、 How can the traveler avoid missing the exits while traveling in southern Spain?A. Ask the policemen for advice.B. Use Google maps or get a GPS.C. Take pictures of all the exits.D. Invite a guide to drive your car.23. Where can the traveler visit beautiful villages?A. In the Alpujarras mountains, B.
19、In Cordoba.C. In Seville. D.In Malaga.24. Where will the traveler get free parking?A, At the exits. B.In the highest village,C. In a car company. D.In the hotels.BGreat Britains Mo Farah won his fourth Olympic gold medal as he became only thesecond man in history toretain（保持）the 5,OOOm and lO,OOOm t
20、itles.Farah consolidated his place as one of Britains greatest athletes with his doublesuccess four years ago, but repeating the feat (功绩,本领) makes him the worlds mostsuccessful distance runner in terms of major medals.The Somalia-born Londoner is a nine-time global champion, moving him above Ethio-
21、pian great Kenenisa Bekele, after his second victory in Rios Olympic Stadium.He also matched the feat of Finlands Lasse Viren, who completed the long-distancedouble at the Munich 1972 and Montreal 1976 Olympics.Farah had already achieved the World Championships double double, successfullydefending h
22、is l0,000m and 5,000m titles in Beijing last year.Despite being the pre-race favourite, Farah insisted winning the l0,000m in Rio wouldbe tougher than in London.Ethiopians Dejen Gebremeske and Hagos Gebrhiwet took turns to set a quick pace inthe first half of the race. Farah moved to the front short
23、ly after the 3,000m mark, takingcontrol of the pace before accelerating to hold on in the final straight.Farah finished 0. 6secs clear of American Paul Kipkemoi Chelimo, who finished secondbefore being disqualified.Gebrhiwet eventually took silver, with Bernard Lagat of the United States winningbron
24、ze.25. How was Mo Farah getting along with the long-distance double in Rio?A. He took the first place in the first half of the race.B. He took turns to set a quick pace with Hagos Gebrhiwet.C. He took control of the pace in the final straight.D. He lost his first place after the 3,OOOm mark.26. Who
25、won the second prize in the lO,OOOm in Rio?A. Paul Kipkemoi Chelimo. B. Bernard Lagat.C. Gebrhiwet. D. Finlands Lasse Viren.27. What can we learn from the passage?A. Farah is the Britains greatest athlete.B. Farah was born in Somalia.C. Farah won championship in Beijing four years ago.D. Farah finis
26、hed the race 0. 6secs ahead of Gebrhiwet.CHANGZHOU-Jack Ma, executive chairman of Alibaba Group Holding Ltd, said coun-terfeit products hurt Alibaba as well as Chinas economy.In an interview with Xinhua, Ma said Alibaba was a victim of counterfeits as the saleof one fake product could lead to the lo
27、ss of five customers.“I dont believe success can built on dishonesty,66 he said, dismissing some commentsthat Alibaba took advantage o counterfeits.Ma said the customer complaint rate was only 0. 0116 percent, much lower than thatof brick-and-mortar （实体的) shops. Also customers can get refunds and co
28、mpensation ifthey buy counterfeits and the shops concerned closed, he said, adding that Alibaba spendshundreds of millions of yuan each year in tracking and fighting counterfeits.While admitting that the impact on Alibaba is limited, Ma said counterfeits could fun-damentally harm the Chinese manufac
29、turing sector.“It leaves visible wounds on Alibaba, but it could severely affect the economic transi-tion (转变 )“ he said.Ma said the relations between Alibaba and the countrys economy is like conjoined (联合)twins. 66There would be no Alibaba without a large number of small businesses and sellers“, Ma
30、said, “If “Made in China“ is shortsighted to make quick money, then Alibaba has no future. If itis sustainable and competitive, then Alibaba could has bright prospects“, he added.28. What does Alibaba do to deal with counterfeits?A. It awards a lot of money to those who discovered counterfeits.B. It
31、 spends a lot of money in fightLng counterfeits.C. It pays a little money to the customer as compensation,D. It destroys the counterfeits as soon as possible.29. According to Jack Ma, what influence do the fake products have on China?A. They leave visible wounds to Chinese people.B. They cause a lot
32、 of complaints from customers.C. They harm the Chinese manufacturers a lot.D. They severely affect the economic transition.30. How does Jack Ma feel like the relations between Alibaba and the countrys economy？A. No small businesses and sellers. no Alibaba.B. No counterfeits, no economic transition.C
33、. No competition, no the countrys economic future.D. No Alibaba, no money.31. What is the main idea of the passage?A. Counterfeit products hurt Alibaba severely.B. Success can not built on dishonesty.C. The customers complaint on counterfeits.D. Counterfeits hurt Alibaba and China s, economy.DIt has
34、 been argued that womens maternal instinct (母性的本能) makes it harder forthem to find a balance between their home and work lives. Other commentators (评论者)say cultural and institutional barriers prevent females success. But according to a Iateistbest-seller， all these arguments miss something more basi
35、c: womens lack of confidence.The book, titled The Confidence Code : The Science and Art of Self-Assurance, isco-authored by distinguished women journalists Katty Kay and Claire Shipman. Successdepends as much on confidence as competence, according to Kay and Shipman, and there is“a vast confidence g
36、ap that separates the sexes“.In two decades of covering American politics as journalists, Kay and Shipman haveinterviewed some of the most influential women in the country. In their jobs and lives,they walk among women anyone would assume to be filled with confidence. And yet theirexperience suggest
37、s many of these women are full of self-doubt.Even Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg told the writers: “There are still days I wake upfeeling like acheat, not sure I should be where I am. “In a feature story in The Atlantic, Kay and Shipman say that conversations like thisinspired them to write the book.
38、After considerable research. they found that, comparedwith men, women dont consider themselves as ready for a promotion until they meet 100percent of the requirements; and they generally underestimate not only their abilities butalso their performance.The writers point out that a lack of confidence
39、is behind a number of familiar femalehabits. For example, many women have the tendency to take the blame when things gowrong, while crediting other people for their successes.In short, because women think theyre less competent than they really are, theyrealso less self-confident than they should be.
40、 Its a vicious（恶性的 ) circle.32. What encouraged Kay and Shipman to write their book？A. The conversations with many influential women.B. A large number of familiar male habits.C. The vast confidence gap between sexes.D. Womens absence from the top positions.33. Which of the following can best replace
41、 the underlined word “competent“?A. confidence. B. capable. C.important. D. successful.34. When do women consider themselves ready for a promotion, according to Kay and Shipman?A. When they satisfy 100 percent of the requirements.B. After they take the blame for their wrong deeds.C. When they have d
42、one something successfully.D. When they have as much confidence as men.35. Which is the best title of the passage?A, Self-confidence Prevents Womans SuccessB. Women Arent Ready for a PromotionC. Self-doubt Harms WomenDThe Art of Success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
43、余选项。Long bus rides are like television shows. They have a beginning, a middle, and an endwith commercials（商业广告）thrown in every three or four minutes. The commercials areunavoidable. 36 . Every couple of minutes a billboard glides by outside the buswindow. “Buy Super Clean Toothpaste.“ “Drink Good We
44、t Root Beer.” “Fill up withPacific Gas.” Only if you sleep, which is equal to turning the television set off, are youspared the unending cry of “You Need it ! Buy It Now!“37 ,even if youve traveled that way before. Usually some things have changednew houses, new buildings, sometimes even a new road.
45、 The bus driver has a style ofdriving and its fun to try to figure it out the first hour or so. If the driver is particularlyreckless（鲁莽的）or daring, the ride can be as thrilling（惊心动魄的）as a suspense（悬疑）story. Will the driver pass the truck in time? Will the driver move into the right or theleft hand
46、lane? 38 .Sleeping for a while helps pass the middle hours of the ride. Foodalways makes bus rides more interesting. But youve got to be careful of what kind of foodyou eat. Too much salty food can make you very thirsty between stops.39 .You know it will soon be over and theres a kind of expectation
47、 and excite-ment in that. The seat of course, has become harder as the hours have passed. 40 ,with your hands in your lap, with your hands on the armrests even with your hands crossedbehind your head. The end comes just at no more ways to sit.A. While taking long bus rides, you can enjoy television
48、showsB. They happen whether you want them or notC. After a while, of course, the excitement dies downD. You can enjoy a happy ending at the end of the long bus ridesE. The end of the ride is somewhat like the beginningF. The beginning of the ride is comfortable and somewhat excitingG. By now youve s
49、at with your legs crossed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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。完形填空（每题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）The nurse approached him, smiling. “The labor is going great,“ she said. “wouldntyou like to come in?”“Oh, no.” The man shook his 41 .The nurse 42 the mothers side, and the labor progressed 43
