1、2015 届湖南省岳阳市高三质量检测（二）英语试题本试题卷分四个部分。时量 120 分钟。满分 150 分。Part Listening Comprehension (30 marks)Section A (22.5 marks)Directions In this section, you will hear six conversations between two speakers. For each conversation, there are several questions and each question is followed by three choices marke
2、d A, B and C. Listen carefully and then choose the best answer for each question.You will hear each conversation TWICE.ExampleWhen will the magazine probably arrive?A. Wednesday B. Thursday C. FridayThe answer is B.Conversation 11. How much should the man pay the woman? A. $100. B. $49. C. $51. 2. H
3、ow would the man like to make the payment?A. By card. B. By check. C. By cash. Conversation 23. What happened to Jack? A. His car was stolen. B. His car was sold. C. His car broke down.4. What did the girl suggest Jack doing at last ? A. Renting a car. B. Buying a new car. C. Repairing his car. Conv
4、ersation 35. Why does the woman want to take the man to a Chinese restaurant? A. Because the food there is cheaper. B. Because there are varieties of food. C. Because they have no other choice. 6. What is not included in the menu mentioned in the conversation? A. Fried eggs. B. Meat pies. C. Fried r
5、ice. Conversation 47. When did the woman buy shoes in the shop according to the dialogue?A. Last week. B. Last month. C. Last year.8. What kind of shoes will the woman buy?A. Iron shoes. B. Leather shoes. C. Sports shoes.9. Who will the woman buy shoes for?A. Mr Smith. B. Mrs White. C. Mr White.Conv
6、ersation 510. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Boss and worker. B. Teacher and student. C. Interviewer and interviewee.11. Whats the man good at?A. Playing computer games. B. Creating companys websites. C. Making a flash.12. What can we know about the man?A. He is experience
7、d in operating computers. B. He may not be admitted to the company. C. He has worked seven years at Hi-tech Computers.Conversation 613. Where are the speakers probably?A. On the street. B. On a bus. C. In a car.14. Whats the mans final destination?A. A coffee shop. B. A museum. C. A university.15. W
8、hat will the woman do for the man?A. Give him a map. B. Show him the way. C. Drive him there.Section B (7.5 marks)Directions In this section, you will hear a short passage. Listen carefully and then fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Fill in each blank with NO MORE THAN
9、 THREE WORDS.You will hear the short passage TWICE.Doing exercise and keeping fitEffects of laziness Heart disease, 16 and many other health problemsForms of 17 Playing sports, 18 , doing houseworkTips on exerciseChoosing a form that you have 19 in andthat you can stick withStarting exercising slowl
10、y and increasing 20 of exercise graduallyPart II Language Knowledge (45 marks)Section A (15 marks) Directions For each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence.21. Ring me at five tomorrow morning, will you?Why that early
11、? I _.A. will sleep B. will be sleepingC. have slept D. have been sleeping22. Mary, _ your teachers advice, or you will fall behind others.A. follow B. following C. to follow D. follows23. Mr. Smith, who is 75, has made it clear to his children that much of his collection _ away to the nation after
12、his death.A. has been given B. is going to give C. gives D. is to be given24. It was only several hours _he knew his friend got badly injured in the earthquake in Japan.A. since B. before C. until D. while25. West of the city _, where many citizens relax themselves in their spare time.A. a park lies
13、 B. does a park lie C. is lying a park D. lies a park26. The singer is reported in the newspaper _ for taking drugs.A. being arrested B. having been arrestedC. to have arrested D. to have been arrested27. _it rain, we would stay at home instead of going out for a picnic.A. Will B. Should C. Would D.
14、 Could28. Your English teacher speaks beautiful English.Yes. He _in America for three years during his childhood.A. stayed B. has stayed C. has been staying D. had stayed29. It is the factory which produces chemicals, according to the reporter, _ pours waste water into the river.A. who B. which C. t
15、hat D. what30. The country has made new laws _ adults to take more responsibilities for the care of their parents.A. required B. requiring C. to be required D .having required31. The headmaster and physics teacher _ to the students to study hard to live their dreams.A. have appealed B. is appealed C
16、. appeal D. is appealing32. Many great men founded their own kingdom in some special field, most of _ are good learners.A. which B. them C. whom D. themselves33. It is usually sunny in Britain in the morning in June, but it _ get cloudy and rainy at times in the afternoon.A. shall B. should C. can D
17、. must34. Ill do _ it takes to make my family live a happy and comfortable life.A. whatever B. whichever C. however D. whenever35. We would like to see your pronunciation _ with your hard work in the near future.Section B (18 marks)Directions： For each blank in the following passages there are four
18、words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the words or phrases that best fits the context.“When are we getting our Christmas tree, Marcus?” My little brother, Peter asked. “I cant wait to 36 it with Mamas straw birds.”“We are not getting a tree this year, Peter. Too many bills w
19、ith Grandpa sick. Mama said we cant 37 one.”I walked slowly to my room and 38 my piggy bank. Seven dollars in quarters, dimes, and nickels 39 , tips from helping at the market. “Ill try to help Mama while youre gone.” I had promised my father. With school out, I thought, maybe I can earn enough in t
20、wo days to buy a tree and 40 Mama and Peter.The next day, I stayed busy pushing carts to help 41 . By the time I left, six more dollars jingled in my pocket. I whistled all the way to the tree lot. But even the smallest trees were fifteen dollars or more. “Tomorrow will be busy with shoppers”, I tho
21、ught. “Ill earn those 42 dollars.”“The babysitter is sick, Marcus,” Mama said. “Ill need you to 43 Peter tomorrow.”When I led Peter to the tree lot again the next day, most of the trees were gone, including the one hed wanted. But then I saw a small tree in a can.“Is that one for sale, Sir?”“Yes. It
22、s Christmas Eve. For you, six dollars.”“Its so small,” Peter whined.“Small isnt a bad thing. Youre small and special. It will grow 44 , just like you.”Peters eyes opened wide. “Really?”With the leftover money, we were so excited that we shopped 45 a scarf and a candle for Mama; a fire truck and a co
23、loring book for Peter; a wallet and playing card for myself.Peter giggled. “Were like Santa Claus with all these 46 !” Hurrying home, we began placing Mamas little straw birds on the branches. And when Papa returns, hell see that I kept my 47 to help Mama while he was away.36. A. protect B. mark C.
24、decorate D. repair37. A. make B. afford C. borrow D. findA. to improve B. to be improved C. improved D. be improving38. A. shook B. covered C. filled D. touched39. A. picked out B. turned out C. fell out D.went out40. A. disappoint B. upset C. frighten D. surprise41. A. shoppers B. parents C. friend
25、s D. children42. A. enough B. special C. extra D. available43. A. pick up B. look after C. send for D. call for44. A. bigger B. healthier C. straighter D. better45. A. silently B. quickly C. gradually D. calmly46. A. card B. trees C. scarves D. presents47. A. business B. diary C. secret D. promiseSe
26、ction C (12 points)Directions Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the context.“How to be a tolerant person” is perhaps a difficult question, the answer to 48 is rather the most difficult one. Tolerance is 49 unique quality that may bring revolution in
27、 this world. Often people expect others to be tolerant but 50 seldom feel the need to develop this quality in themselves. Perhaps theyre not aware 51 the significance of tolerance.Tolerance means showing patience 52 you dont like something. It means respecting the opposite views. In this sense toler
28、ance is a great virtue that may bring about amazing changes in the world if adopted. Not only may it bring massive changes in the society 53 also may bring the nations closer to one another. In this way, we learn that tolerance is something that 54 must attain at any cost no matter who he is. The la
29、st but not the least is that every one of us likes a person who is tolerant. 55 , we try to become a tolerant person. Part III Reading Comprehension (30 marks)Directions Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there
30、are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage. AMiya volunteered abroad in Costa Rica with World Endeavors assisting at an orphanage(孤儿院)and teaching English at a school.As a freshman at Yale University, Miya had plans to go to
31、 medical school. Knowing that her next two summers would be occupied doing research, Miya decided to go abroad the summer after her freshman year. “I wanted to improve my command of the Spanish language and learn about the culture and history of another country,” she explained. In the summer of 2014
32、, Miya volunteered for six weeks in the World Endeavors program in Atenas, Costa Rica, working in an orphanage and teaching English to children in grades one through six.“A long time before I left, I had positive expectations for the trip,” said Miya. But as the date grew closer she found herself ge
33、tting more and more nervous. “I thought, what if my host family doesnt like me? What if I get sick?”Her fears, as fears often are, turned out to be unfounded. “The people were so supportive and loving,” said Miya. “I felt like I was part of the family.”Miyas host family had a large network of cousin
34、s who all lived within shouting distance. The family would cook together, and at night would go dancing, talk or eat ice cream. She noted that the World Endeavors staff on locationDiego and Mercedes, and Mercedes husband and daughter were particularly helpful, taking her right to her neighborhood fr
35、om the airport, and checking up periodically to make sure everything was going well.While her nights were spent dancing, cooking, and talking with her host family, Miyas days were occupied with the children of her host city. “I would teach in the morning, and work in the orphanage in the afternoon,”
36、 said Miya, whose placements were within walking distance from her host family. While the children were a lot of work, Miya felt a strong connection to the kids in the orphanage.Miya noted that Costa Rica is one of the more developed countries in Central America. A nearby Internet caf, for example,
37、helped her to stay in touch with her family while she was away. And now, back in the United States, the Internet helps her keep in touch with her host family. Their correspondence continues in Spanish. And her host parents, Rosario and Jorge, recently sent Miya a Christmas card through the mail. Bac
38、k at school, Miya continues to pursue her instinct to improve education through volunteering. She participates in a mentoring group and works on a community health education program for high school students. Her time in Costa Rica, she says, “fits right into my interests in global health.”56. What i
39、s World Endeavors?A. It is a program to help people do voluntary job.B. It is an orphanage in Costa Rica.C. It is a school that needs English teachers.D. It is a community that has health education program.57. What can you know about Miyas host family from the passage?A. They took her to her neighbo
40、rhood from the airport.B. They checked up periodically to make sure everything was going well.C. They had a large network of cousins who all lived far away from each other.D. They treated her as a family member.58. Which of the following is correct about Miya?A. She taught English in a middle school
41、 in Costa Rica.B. The orphanage she worked in is very close to her host family.C. Her days were occupied with the children of her host familyD. She did not have much work when she worked in the orphanage.59. What can we infer from the last two paragraphs?A. Miya is not doing some voluntary jobs back
42、 at schoolB. She lost touch with her faimly while she was in Costa Rica.C. She still corresponds with her host family on the internet in English.D. The experience abroad fits into her interests in global health60. What is the best title for the passage?A. Miya, Volunteer in Costa Rica B. Miya, Teach
43、 English in Costa RicaC. Miya, Work in an Orphanage in Costa RicaD. Miya, Study at Yale UniversityBOne of the most costly spices(香料 ) in the world from the dried stigma(柱头) of saffron(藏红) flower is the saffron spice, also known as Kesar or Kumkumpapoo (in India). This spice is considered as a golden
44、 spice as it can not only be used in cooking to add a flavor to food, turning any dish into an attractive or exotic one, it can also be beneficial to a number of health problems. This spice is special and a precious spice as it has numerous health benefits which can help in the improvement of ones o
45、verall well being. Health Benefits of SaffronDigestion Saffron is helpful in the improvement of digestion and appetite, because it helps in improving circulation to the organs of digestion.Kidney and liver problem This spice is found to be extremely beneficial for the treatment of kidney and liver d
46、isorders. Saffron is considered as a blood purifier.Athritis(关节炎) It helps in relieving or reducing inflammation(炎症) of arthritis. It is very helpful for athletes as it eases fatigue and muscle inflammation by helping the tissues to get rid of lactic acid（乳酸） which gets built up after strenuous exer
47、cise.Fever Saffron also contains the compound “crocin（藏花素） ”, which scientists believe that helps in reducing fever. Crocin found in saffron also promotes learning, memory retention or keeping, and recall capacity. Eye problem Saffron improves eye and vision health. In a recent research study, every
48、 participant who took saffron had vision improvements. More Saffron BenefitsIt also helps to lower the levels of bad cholesterol(胆固醇) and triglycerides（甘油三酯）. Saffron can be applied topically as a paste to relieve dryness and other skin conditions. It is useful in general health problem like headache, cough and cold. Pregnant women are advised to take saffron as it is believed that it improves the color of baby.Saffron is used to improve taste and smell in many food items . You can use saffron in various dishes. You can add a bit of saffron in your daily glass of
