1、2016 届山西省太原市第五中学高三下学期第二次阶段性（二模）考试英语试卷(2016.5)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。1Why hasnt the woman finished her homework?AHer hand
2、s are injured BShe has a low fever CIt is too cold2What do you know about the man?AHe is a taxi driver BHe is an airport clerk CHe is a computer operator3Where has the woman been to recently?AGermany BWest Africa CFrance 4What does the woman want the man to do?ATo get a haircut BTo do some shopping
3、CTo attend a party5How does the man know the advertisement?ABy calling the manager BBy visiting the hotelC By reading todays newspaper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
4、，回答第 6 至 7 题。6Where is the conversation taking place?AIn a zoo BIn a pet store CAt a party7What color is the womans dog?AWhite BBlack CBrown听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 至 10 题。 8What is Professor Smiths lecture about? AA new-found energy BThe energy problem CHot topics of nature9What does the woman think of the l
5、ecture?AInteresting BOrdinary CChallenging 10What is the most important means according to Professor Smith?AFind some new energyBLimit the use of energyCTreasure the energy left听第 8 段材料，回答第 11 至 13 题。11Where has the woman been?ADownstairs BDowntown CHome 12What color is the new sofa?ABrown BBlue CYe
6、llow13What does the woman think of the old sofa?AIts old-fashioned BIts too narrow to sleep onCIt doesnt match their furniture 听第 9 段材料，回答第 14 至 17 题。14Why has the woman booked the Sky Palace for the man?AIt offers quite a good service BIt is near the company he11 visit CIt is cheaper and more conve
7、nient15What does the man ask the woman to do?AFetch the tickets now BGet a travel agency numberCFind another hotel in Brussels16What is the mans final destination?ABrussels BLondon CBarcelona 17What is the probable relationship between the speakers?AHusband and wife BDoctor and patient CBoss and sec
8、retary听第 10 段材料，回答第 18 至 20 题。18In some peoples opinion， what do the first child and the only child have in common?AThey strongly believe in family rulesBThey tend to take responsibility for themselvesCThey are very likely to succeed in life19What do people generally think about the middle children
9、in a family?AThey grow up to be funny and charmingBThey get less attention from their parentsCThey lose their way easily in the crowd20What did the recent study find about later children?AThey often did better in lifeBThey believed in family rulesCThey strictly followed orders 第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分 40 分)
10、 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。ABirmingham Study Abroad ProgramEntry requirementsTo attend the Study Abroad Program you must meet the following requirements: Native speaker of English or English language qualification equivalent to IELTS 6.5 (7.0 for la
11、w) Completed at least one year of university study Achieved a grade point average of at least 3.0 Have a particular interest or background in the subject of choiceFees for 2015/16International Study Abroad Program:Sep 2015 Jun 2016: 12,000Sep 2015 Dec 2015: 6,750Jan 2016 Jun 2016: 6,750EU Study Abro
12、ad Program:Sep 2015 Jun 2016: 9,000Sep 2015 Dec 2015: 4,500Jan 2016 Jun 2016: 4,500How to applyOur online application is now available. When applying, you will need to upload the following documentation: A copy of an official transcript（成绩单）showing the courses taken and grades A copy of your passpor
13、t / ID photo page Evidence of English language ability (if applicable)If you have any questions about the application, please email the Study Abroad Team.The study Abroad Program with EnglishIf you do not meet the English language requirements for entry to the Study Abroad Program, it is possible to
14、 attend a pre-sessional English course first.These courses are run by our English for International Students Unit(EISU), and you can find out the details, costs and application process for those courses online.The English for Academic Purposes professional course is for international students who ha
15、ve an offer to study at the University but who do not currently meet the English language requirements. The course is designed to suit your level of English and allows you to meet the English language requirement for your programme without retaking IELTS.Please note that unfortunately we cant offer
16、fee discounts for students who leave the programme in the middle of a University of Birmingham teaching term.21. If John Smith, an American sophomore (大二学生) in law, wants to apply for the Birmingham study Abroad Program, he should_.A. have an IELTS score of 6.5B. have an IELTS score of 7.0C. promise
17、 to study in Birmingham for at least one yearD. have a grade point average of at least 3.022. A Chinese university student, Wang Li, is going to attend the program from January 2016 to June 2016. How much should she pay?A. 12,000 B. 6,750 C. 9,000 D. 4,50023. Which of the following is NOT needed whe
18、n non-native speakers of English apply for the program?A. A copy of recommendation letter. B. A copy of an official transcript.C. A copy of your passport / ID photo page. D. Evidence of English language abilityBDuring the winter, Andy Law likes to keep his house warm, which used to be a problem. Hed
19、 sometimes forget to turn down the thermostat (恒温器) when he traveled, which raised his heating bills. But he hasnt had to worry about that since buying one of Googles Nest thermostats.In fact, companies are developing many smart devices that will tailor their functions to what they learn about their
20、 users needs. But many of these devices are still on the drawing board, so the Nest thermostat first provides a good example of what is fast coming down the road.Officials at Google Inc. say the Nest thermostat can understand what its owners want. “The first three to four days is when it is most eag
21、er to learn, ” said Maxime Veron, director of product marketing for Nest. “It gathers data, temperature, the time it was set and occupancy.” After four days, Nest learns enough to keep the house as hot or cold as the person generally prefers at different times.One feature that will click in about a
22、week after Nest starts learning is its “Auto-Away” function. Nest will automatically adjust the temperature to whatever the person previously has indicated they prefer when they are gone.The Auto-Away sensors are also designed to scan a room for movement “above most pets heads,” so it doesnt mistake
23、 a dog or cat for a person and assume someone is still in the home. But the thermostat can be fooled by large pets.Another feature many people seem to like is “Nest Leaf”, which gives the user feedback(反馈) whenever the temperatures they set save energy. So if the person raises the temperature enough
24、 on a hot day or down on a cool one, a green leaf appears on the thermostat.However, some people say that it is too expensive. But after trying it out, PC Magazine editor John Delaney said, “It is a must for anyone looking to save on heating and air conditioning costs and I like the idea of setting
25、it and forgetting it.”24. After buying a Nest thermostat, Andy Law _.A. has reduced his heating bills B. has solved his health problemsC. doesnt need to keep his house warm D. doesnt worry about his traveling expenses25. By saying “on the drawing board” in paragraph 2, the author means that many of
26、the devices are _.A. out of control B. made for a special purposeC. designed in many new ways D. in the process of being planned26. One feature of the Nest thermostat is that it can _.A. affect and change its users living habitsB. learn its users daily heating and cooling preferencesC. collect detai
27、led information about its users activitiesD. recognize the differences between people and large pets27. A green leaf will appear when you _.A. place your Nest thermostat in a cool houseB. turn down your Nest thermostat on a hot dayC. turn on the “Auto-Away” function of your Nest thermostatD. adjust
28、your Nest thermostat to an energy-efficient temperature CA caf owner has defended her decision to pen a Facebook post (an Internet message to be discussed) stating “No, we are not child-friendly,” saying it breaks her heart when children damage her possessions.On Monday, the Little French Caf in New
29、castle, Australia, posted an announcement on their Facebook page: “Are we child-friendly? If you are looking for a caf with a childrens menu, a play area, lounges for your children to jump on, vast space for your baby carriages, an area for your children to run around, and annoy other customers, whi
30、le you are unaware of them then the short message is No, we are not child-friendly. However, if you would like to bring your children here and they are happy to sit at a table with you and behave properly, please come in. Otherwise, there are plenty of places that are specially designed to entertain
31、 your children.” The post has since been deleted. Some Facebook users called the post “arrogant (傲慢的 )” and an “attack on parents”, The Newcastle Herald reports. The caf owner responded with this statement: “I build the caf myself. It has my blood, sweat and plenty of tears in it.”The post came abou
32、t after the caf owner was asked by a customer, who had left a one-star review on the cafs business page, about whether the caf was child-friendly. Ms Kotz told .au she wrote the bad review because she felt staff reacted negatively towards children at the caf.The caf owner said it broke a piece of he
33、r heart every time when she was watching children emptying salt and pepper shakers into her fireplaces, parents changing nappies (尿布) on her lounges, or kids throwing their own food onto her carpet.Although the cafs policy has attracted a lot of criticism, most people who commented on the Little Fre
34、nch Cafs Facebook page stood by the owner. One woman named Lesley wrote, “I dont think there was anything wrong with what you said by any means. If parents want to take their children to your caf, they need to be responsible for their behavior.”28. What is the text mainly about?A. An Australian cafs
35、 policy on children. B. A Facebook post about parents manners.C. The protection of the customers basic rights D. The relationship between staff and customers.29. Which of the following is permitted according to the caf owners post?A. Parents demanding a childrens menu.B. Children entertaining themse
36、lves in the caf.C. Children running around their own carriages.D. Parents taking well-behaved kids to the caf.30. The caf owner wrote the post _.A. after a kid damaged her possessionsB. in response to a customers questionC. in order to improve the efficiency of the cafD. after the caf was criticized
37、 by some Facebook users31. What did Lesley think of the caf owners action?A. It was slightly unfair. B. It was very misleading. C. It was highly controversial . D. It was quite understandable.DCyberspace (网络空间) has given rise to a new social change where people make friends from across the world, bu
38、t know little about their next-door neighbors. This disturbs critics, but those who have been won over often find an Internet friendship more satisfying.Take Bob for example. His neighbor doesnt know anything about gardening, but his instant messaging friend Gr33nThum does. Besides, Gr33nThum doesnt
39、 do that annoying sound when he talks.Those people like Bob have long been criticized for their lack of necessary social skills. In short, say critics, people are unlearning how to naturally communicate with their neighbors, creating a social network of strangers.However, a report entitled “The Stre
40、ngth of Internet Ties” provides a different opinion. Sociologists are suggesting that the Internet helps cultivate social networks and make use of them when it matters most.Friends often move. As kids, our friends parents move away. As adults, we move away to college or for work. Communicative tools
41、 have made losing touch the result of laziness, not distance. “The larger and the more diverse a persons network, the more important e-mail is ,” argues Jeffrey Boase, who co-authored the report. “You cant make phone calls or personal visits to all your friends very often, but you can keep in touch
42、with them regularly with the help of the Internet. That turns out to be very important.”In addition to expanding and strengthening the social ties people keep in the offline world, Internet and e-mail provide a social and informational support group that helps people make difficult decisions and fac
43、e challenges. “Internet use provides online users a path to resources, such as access to people who may have the right information to help deal with family health problems or find a new job,” says John Horrigan, author of the report.“The Internet creates a new basis for community. Rather than relyin
44、g on a single community for social support, people often must actively seek out a variety of appropriate people and resources for different situations,” says co-author Barry Wellman.32. Critics think that making friends online _.A. exposes Internet users to danger B. leads to coldness between people
45、C. causes distrust between neighbors D. results in the dying out of social skills33. Jeffrey Boase argues that the Internet _.A. makes people lazier than beforeB. is helpful in bringing neighbors togetherC. is more important than the offline worldD. makes it easier for people to stay connected34. Ac
46、cording to John Horrigan, Internet users benefit a lot from social networks because _.A. they can get the latest information onlineB. people in the online world are more reliableC. there are many online jobs available for themD. they are more likely to get help when in trouble35. What would be the b
47、est title for the text?A. The value of cyber friendship B. The importance of friendshipC. The new way of communication D. The development of the Internet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。选项中有两项为多余选项。How to Eat Properly for Younger, Healthy Looking SkinIt is impossible to stay young forever, no matter how much you might want to fight the signs of ageing. _36_. However, if your skin is starting to show the signs of ageing, there are a few really simple things that you can do to keep your skin looking fresh and healthy.Eat tomatoes
