1、1衡阳八中 2018 年上期高二年级实验班结业考试试卷英语（试题卷）注意事项：1.本卷为衡阳八中高二年级实验班结业考试试卷，分两卷。其中共 72 题，满分 150 分，考试时间为 120 分钟。2.考生领取到试卷后，应检查试卷是否有缺页漏页，重影模糊等妨碍答题现象，如有请立即向监考老师通报。开考前 15 分钟后，考生禁止入场，监考老师处理余卷。3.请考生将答案填写在答题卡上，选择题部分请用 2B 铅笔填涂，非选择题部分请用黑色0.5mm 签字笔书写。考试结束后，试题卷与答题卡一并交回。预祝考生考试顺利第 I 卷 选择题（共 100 分）一.听力（每题 1.5 分，共 30 分）做题时，先将答案
2、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。例：How much is the shirt?A19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15. 答案是C1. When is John supposed to arrive?A. At 7: 30 a.m. B. At 8: 00 a.m. C. At 8:
3、 15 a.m.2. What will the man do in the afternoon?A. Go to a movie with Adam. B. Go to class with the woman. C. Meet Adam in the reading room.3. What does the woman want to employ?A. A cleaner. B. An editor. C. A 2salesperson.4. What do the speakers still need?A. Milk. B. Eggs. C. Cookies.5. Who can
4、the man probably be?A. A cook. B. A waiter. C. A postman.第二节（共 15 小题；每小题 1.5 分,共 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,并标在试卷的相应的位置。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. Why did the man come back home in a police car?A. He had lost h
5、is way. B. He was unwilling to go home on foot. C. He happened to know the driver of the police car.7. Which word can best describe the man?A. Clever. B. Forgetful. C. Kind.听第 7 段村料,回答第 8、9 题。 8. What does the woman want to do?A. Hand in her homework a bit later. B. Turn in a different report. C. Sk
6、ip the final exam.9. Whats the deadline of the final copy for the woman?A. This Friday. B. Next Monday. C. Next Saturday.听第 8 段材料,回答第 10 至 12 题。 10. What is the woman going to do tonight?A. Have her hair cut. B. Go to a party. C. Visit her friend.11. What does the man tell the woman to do?A. Call hi
7、m again some time later. B. Have her hair done by Tom. C. Come at 3: 30 this afternoon.12. How does the woman feel in the end?3A. Unhappy. B. Worried. C. Satisfied. 听第 9 段材料,回答第 13 至 16 题。 13. How do the speakers know each other?A. They met at a party. B. They studied at the same school. C. They wer
8、e introduced by a friend.14. When will the man pick up the woman?A. An hour and a half before the film. B. An hour before the film. C. Thirty minutes before the film.15. What will the speakers do first when they meet?A. Have dinner. B. Choose seats. C. Grab a coffee.16. How will the speakers get the
9、 movie tickets?A. By ordering them online. B. By buying them at the door. C. By getting them from the mans brother. 听第 10 段材料,回答第 17 至 20 题。17. Who was hurt in the animal attack?A. Only the dog. B. Only the snake. C. Both the man and the dog.18. How far was the woman swept away in the tornado?A. 0.2
10、5 miles. B. 10 miles. C. 15 miles.19. What was the woman more worried about?A. Her vehicle. B. Her money. C. Her cat.20. How long was the family trapped in the mountain?A. Two days. B. Seven days. C. Fifteen days. 二.阅读理解（每题 2 分，共 40 分）4第一部分 阅读下面的文章，从每题后面所给的四个选项中选出正确的一项。AThe Five Best Countries TO Mo
11、ve To For RetirementRetiring in a different country is gaming popularity. Below are five of the best countries to seek retirementCosta RicaMild climate, breathtaking landscapes and beaches draw retirees(退休人员）to Costa Rica. The country readily welcomes immigrants and offers a simple residency process
12、. With a monthly income of at least $ 1,000 per month from Social Security or a similar source, people enjoy a high standard of living at a much lower cost than the U. S.MalaysiaRetirees who choose to make Malaysia home will appreciate its rich culture and attractive scenery. Moreover, the country o
13、ffers modern facilities at modest prices. Immigrants enjoy convenience and comfort in their daily life. You will find low-cost rental units, delicious street food, and various shopping malls.MexicoBecause its close to the U.S., Mexico draws more than a million American retirees to its borders. Incre
14、asing immigrant communities enjoy seaside living and conversations with friendly. English speaking locals. Plus, legal residents over the age of 60 receive airline, grocery, and restaurant discounts.PanamaGentle ocean wind takes the heat out of hot year-round temperatures, which has been the chief a
15、ttraction to foreign retirees. Beautiful beaches and a booming economy also attract retirees to Panama. An income of $2,000 per month covers modest living costs. Furthermore, the country offers discounts to retirees with a special visa.Ecuador5Lazy coastal towns, sun-shining hot spots, and nature-fi
16、lled views wait for immigrants seeking a carefree lifestyle. Public transportation costs in Ecuador make owning a vehicle unnecessary. A bus ride only costs 25 cents and taxi rides will run about $3.21. What do Costa Rica and Malaysia have in common?A. Convenient shopping. B. Relatively low living c
17、ost.C. Various cultural activities. D. Simple immigration procedures.22. Which countrys location specially attracts retirees from the U.S.?A. Malaysias. B. Mexicos. C. Panamas. D. Ecuadors.23. What is the main reason for retirees to choose Panama?A. Beautiful beaches. B. A booming economy. C. A plea
18、sant climate. D. Discounts for retirees.B“Ive always loved food,” says Cassie Dawson in the kitchen of her flat in London. “But Ive become bored with eating out. Ive had too many disappointing meals and paid too much money for them! At one point, fed up with my complaint, a friend suggested I open m
19、y own restaurant. Impossible, I thought. But then I heard about supper clubs.”Supper clubs are a mixture of a restaurant and a dinner party you go to a strangers house and he/she cooks dinner for you. Like a restaurant, you pay for your food, but like a dinner party, you eat at the same table as oth
20、er people. They are advertised through social-networking sites with a menu and little information about where the supper club is until just before the meal.“Its like running a secret restaurant for one night,” says Cassie. “The next morning, I set the tables and chairs aside. I put the TV back and i
21、ts my living room again.”Cassie opens her “restaurant” for people about once a month, and she really enjoys the evenings shes had so far. She uses fresh, local ingredients 6and a typical meal costs about the same as a takeaway much less than a restaurant meal. So how does she make money out of it?“I
22、 dont,” says Cassie. “In fact, at first I was worried about losing money on my club. Im good at cooking but my maths is terrible! But I was surprised by how cheaply I could make a good meal. This isnt about money. Its about a different eating experience.”And what about inviting complete strangers in
23、to her house? Was Cassie ever nervous about that?“Not at all,” she says. “Almost everyone at the supper club is just interested in having a good meal with other interesting people.”24Why did Cassie decide to open her own restaurant finally?A. To earn a living. B. To satisfy her friends needs.C. To m
24、ake friends with strangers. D. To cook cheap and good meals for others.25What does the underlined word “They” in Paragraph 2 refer to?A. Dinner parties. B. Supper clubs. C. Fresh ingredients. D. Invitations to dinner.26We can know that Cassies restaurant _.A. serves meals for free B. only serves tak
25、eaways C. is only open to her friends D. is only open in the evening27How does Cassie feel about her restaurant now?A. Worried. B. Content. C. Annoyed. D. Sensitive.COver the past decade, the growth in highskilled jobs has largely been limited to Australias biggest cities. Meanwhile, in rural and re
26、gional Australia lowerskilled jobs have been growing fastest. This skills gap is increasing regional differences in income and employment opportunities, 7despite the promises of technology and infrastructure as solutions to the tyranny of remoteness.Our research finds that jobs, particularly the hig
27、hly skilled, whitecollar kind, are becoming increasingly collaborative(协作的). Complex tasks and rapidly changing work environments have increased the need for workers who can collaborate with others to solve problems and who are open to continuous learning. Roles for highly skilled workers are becomi
28、ng more specialized. This specialization means more collaboration with other specialists and greater space for market positioning.The productive advantages of cities are selfreinforcing. Skilled workers benefit from the opportunity to learn from and add value with other skilled workers. The coordina
29、tion(协调) costs of this collaborative work are reduced when team members are colocated.Employers also benefit from proximity(接近) to similar firms because there is a larger pool of skilled candidates for new jobs and better access to potential business partners. All these advantages encourage further
30、specialization and productivity gains, with the result that workers and business continue to concentrate around large city centers.The_growing_skills_divide_between_urban_and_rural_Australia_reflects_a_paradox(悖论)_of_the_digital_economy. While digital technology represents a channel for bridging geo
31、graphic distance, highly skilled workers are increasingly crowding into cities.The latest census(人口普查) data shows no change in the rate of working from home, despite muchimproved digital infrastructure in some areas. In time this may change, perhaps as video confferencing technology improves. Howeve
32、r, while better technology might allow regional workers to interact with colleagues and clients in cities, it will also make it easier for citybased professionals to service regional areas.8Employment is still growing in regional Australia. But the fact that cities make highly skilled workers more p
33、roductive means the gap in skilled employment is likely to continue to widen.Attempts to swim against this tide by moving skilled jobs to the country will be expensive. Currently, subsidies(补助金) are needed to attract and retain(保留) highly skilled health professionals to regional communities. Despite
34、 this, our analysis of the latest census data shows that the skills gap between regions and cities is still growing.So these subsidies are not translating into sustainable, collaborative communities of highskilled regional workers. Instead, regions need to focus on their strengths, and foster the en
35、trepreneurship that can create new sources of gainful employment.The governments move towards more individualised funding arrangements in the aged care and disability care sectors will increasingly become a resilient(有弹性的) source of income for workers and businesses in regional communities. Demand f
36、or aged care services is expected to increase dramatically in the coming decades, such that by 2050 some 3.5 million Australians will require aged care. Adding to this, regional communities are experiencing population ageing at a faster rate than the large capital cities.These are important jobs whi
37、ch should be recognised as such. There will be opportunities for regional businesses to provide the technology and services (ranging from personalised transport to food services) which allow older people and Australians with disability to remain active and healthy.Currently people from the regions w
38、ho are eager for professional careers typically move to the city to study. In many cases they do not return. Here, technology may be part of the solution. Combining specialised online educational resources with good local support teachers could enable students to access a much wider range of courses
39、 from regional areas.Regional communities will also need entrepreneurs(企业家) to develop the future industries and microbusinesses which improve the diversity and 9resilience of the local economy. However, startups and existing businesses are more likely to survive and expand when there is a supportiv
40、e entrepreneurship ecosystem, including access to relevant skills development opportunities.28. Workers and business continue to concentrate around large city centers in that _A. highly skilled workers increase the coordination costsB. potential business partners live close to large city centersC. t
41、hey encourage selfdependence and increase differencesD. they benefit from specialization and productive advantages29. What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 5 mean?A. Digital infrastructure in some areas have been greatly improved.B. The lowerskilled workers are likely to have a considerable
42、 income.C. Digital technology doesnt necessarily bridge the gap in skilled employment.D. The government will have more support and preferential policies for business.30. The author mentions “aged care services” to indicate that _A. they lack proper management B. they can bring new jobs to regionsC.
43、they focus on their technical strengths D. they help regions funding arrangements31. What does the passage mainly talk about?A. Lowskilled jobs have been growing fast in regional Australia.B. Regional Australia is committed to the development of local economy.C. The skill jobs gap is increasing betw
44、een cities and regions in Australia.D. Highly skilled workers crowd into cities to pursue career development.DPollutions disastrous effects on the environment have become more obvious in recent years, leading to a movement to promote energy efficiency (效率), less reliance on fossil (化石的) fuels and a
45、reduction in air and water pollution. Most scientists agree that such changes are necessary to protect our environment from further harm.10The construction industry consumes a large quantity of energy and resources and creates a huge amount of pollution. In the United States, building and developmen
46、t account for 39 percent of the countrys total energy use, 12 percent of total water consumption, 68 percent of total electricity consumption and 38 percent of carbon dioxide emissions (排放), according to the Environment Protection Agency.Green buildings use less energy, water, create less waste and
47、are healthier to live, work and go to school in than standard buildings. Builders of green buildings use techniques that use resources more efficiently during the entire building cycle construction, restoration, operation, maintenance (维护) and demolition (拆毁) than those who construct more regular bu
48、ildings.The environmental benefits of building green include the protection of ecosystems and biodiversity, improved air and water quality, less waste flowing into streams and the conservation of natural resources. Green buildings can also result in lower operating costs because they typically use less energy and fewer materials and improve indoor air quality, improving the health of people who live there.The process of building green inclu
