1、2017 届襄阳五中高三年级第二次适应性考试英 语 试 题考试时间：2017 年 5 月 11 日本试卷由四部分组成。其中，第一、二部分和第三部分的第一节为选择题。第三部分的第二节和第四部分为非选择题。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分）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. Where are the two speakers probably? A. In
2、 a storeB. In a supermarket C. In a post office2. Whom did Tom spend two days playing with?A. His kidsB. Homeless kids C. Kids of his neighbors3. What is the womans grandmas birthday gift?A. A dressB. A ringC. A jacket4. Where does the woman want to have dinner?A. At the Blue Moon Restaurant B. At t
3、he Red Rose Restaurant C. At the mans house5. How much is the furniture?A. $1,305B. $1,450C. $1,595第二节 （共 15 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 22.5 分）听第 6 段材料，回答第 6、7 题。6. What day is it today?A. Tuesday B. Wednesday C. Friday7. What will Mike do the day after tomorrow?A. Deal with his work B. Go to a movieC. Have su
4、pper with the woman听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。8. What did the man do last night?A. Watch a new play B. Read an interesting book C. Attend a social event9. How does the woman feel like the football game?A. Boring B. Exciting C. Just so-so听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。10. What are the speakers going to do?A. Have a
5、jog B. Play badminton C. Go to work11. What did the speakers buy yesterday?A. Sportswear B. Jogging shoes C. Caps12. Whats the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Coach and sportswoman B. Teacher and student C. Husband and wife听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。13. What should a parent do if he misses
6、 the application deadline?A. He can apply as a “late”B. He can only apply next yearC. He can contact the headmaster14. What kind of students can get transportation?A. Those living 1 mile awayB. Those living 2 miles awayC. Those living 3 miles away15. Whats the directors telephone number?A. 310-218-1
7、452 B. 310-280-1452 C. 310-280-150116. What does the womans child like?A. Music B. Sports C. Reading听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。17. What did the speaker want to buy?A. Some postcards B. Some envelopes C. Some stamps18. Who was in front of the speaker when she was in the first line?A. An old woman B. A b
8、usinessman C. A schoolboy19. How was the second line?A. It moved without any stop B. It was three times longer C. It moved faster at first20. What happened in the end?A. The post office was closedB. The clerk closed his windowC. The speaker missed her lunch第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分 40 分）第 1 节（共 15 小题；每小题 2 分
9、。）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。AEnglish teacher and Internet entrepreneur (企业家) Jack Ma founded Alibaba 18years ago in his tiny apartment in Hangzhou, China. Now, Ma has become the richest man in China. Every current entrepreneur and business leader should learn from how a Chinese English te
10、acher became such a great success.Start here, go anywhere. Recognizing the importance of English, young Ma would ride his bike to a nearby hotel and guide foreigners around the city just to learn and practice the language.He has vision and he had help. Ma saw the Internets enormous potential to brid
11、ge businesses across Chinas huge population early on. So he and his wife brought 17 friends together and pooled 60,000 to start the company. That formed the basis for the companys dynamic partnership structure and unique culture.Big problems lead to big opportunities. Chinas lack of infrastructure (
12、基础设施) has always been a problem for the enormous nations small businesses. Alibaba solved that and now accounts for 80% of the countrys e-commerce.Innovation comes from unique individuals who think and act differently. Everyone talks about changing the world and making tones of money these days, but
13、 those who actually do it are exceptional individuals with breakthrough ideas, uncommon vision and a passion to do great work.Whats is in a name? Jack Ma was sitting in a San Francisco coffee shop when he thought of how Alibaba overheard the secret of the 40 thieves in his story “open sesame (芝麻)”an
14、d unlocked untold riches. He simply wanted his company to have a global and interesting name, and realized that Alibaba was a story known across the world. As an additional bonus, Ma said that because it begins with A, it also appears at the top of lists.21. The article is about _.A. Jack Mas life s
15、tory B. the secrets to Jack Mas successC. Jack Mas business team D. the development of Alibaba22. According to the article, the first step in Jack Mas success came from _.A. mastering the English language B. the unique culture of his partnershipC. innovation from his team D. the foundation of his co
16、mpany23. Jack Ma named his company after Alibaba because _.A. it begins with an AB. his team worked out such a good idea.C. inspiration came to him when he was listening to a story.D. it came from a story that is well-known around the world.24. Which of the following words best describe Jack Ma?A. A
17、mbitious and creative B. Humorous and innovativeC. Strict and intelligent D. Passionate and considerateBCheating has been around forever, and millions of ways to cheat have been fashioned. Copying homework and cheat sheets are some of the most basic ways. Desperate students have even gone as far as
18、to steal the test or scan in bottle wrappers and put answers into the nutrition label. The Internet has now become available in almost every location, which opens a doorway for even more methods of cheating to be born.There are countless opinions on whether or not cheating can be justified. Students
19、 often rationalize their cheating by claiming they forgot to look over the material or did not understand what the teacher was saying. Some other reasons students believe cheating is justified are their heavy workloads and they are struggling to find time for school, sports and etc. The majority of
20、students who think cheating is acceptable may believe the reason for this is that there is not enough time given for assignments, or that the information is too much for the course.It may be difficult to accomplish, but cheating can be prevented. Teachers and professors have tried many options to st
21、op cheating, from simply spreading test-takers out in a room, to expelling（驱逐）a student. One simple way to fix the problem is to scold the student when caught. They may be so scared or embarrassed that they never do it again. This is a risky way to prevent cheating in some cases, however, because it
22、 can possibly damage self-esteem. Another simple way to avoid cheating is to create many different kinds of the same test, but students still have the option of using other cheating tactics.There may be a million ways to cheat and get away with it, but there are few times, if any, that it is justifi
23、ed. Cheating never has to be a necessity. This problem is spreading throughout America; with everyones help, it can be stopped.25. What does the underlined word “justified” probably mean in this passage?A. reasonable B. necessary C. praiseworthy D. preventable 26. The reason that is given by most st
24、udents who think cheating is understandable is that _.A. they dont understand their teachers wordsB. they bury themselves in a lot of homeworkC. they dont have enough time to complete the study tasks D. they forget to look over the material27. What is the disadvantage of scolding the cheating studen
25、ts according to the passage?A. They may continue to cheat next time.B. They may be hurt mentally.C. They may use other cheating tactics.D. They may get on badly with their teachers.CA new American weather satellite could save more lives by better predicting extreme weather conditions. The satellite
26、was launched in the state of Florida on November 19, 2016. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, also known as NOAA, has been working with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) on the project.NOAA officials are calling the new satellite GOES-R. That is short for a m
27、uch longer name the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-R Series.NOAA said GOES-R could improve the nations ability to observe weather conditions and make weather predictions. It said the satellites device would lead to more exact and timely weather forecasts, watches and warnings.The
28、government agency said the satellite will require testing of its six instruments and will be ready to work “within a year.” One of the six instruments on the satellite is designed to help scientists study lightning strikes and map them. This, NOAA says, will help the agency follow the movement of se
29、vere storms and provide more detailed warnings.“The next generation of weather satellites is finally here,” said NOAA Administrator Kathryn Sullivan. She described GOES-R as one of the most effective Earth-observing machines ever created. Sullivan said its instruments will be able to study Earth fiv
30、e times faster and with four times more details than any other NOAA satellite currently in operation. An NOAA statement said the greater detail will help improve the agencys study of ocean storms, as well as “the prediction and warnings of severe weather.” In addition, GOES-R will be able to provide
31、 improved rainfall estimates, which will lead to more timely and detailed flood warnings.Craig Fugate, administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, FEMA in short, says that the GOES-R satellite will improve the ability of people and organizations across America to prepare for, and react
32、 to, weather-related disasters.28. What can we learn about the new weather satellite?A. It has been put into service for more than 5 months already.B. It is the most effective Earth-observing machine ever made.C. It works faster and provides more detailed information than any other American satellit
33、e.D. It can help America to get prepared for and react to climate catastrophes better.29. The satellite gets its name directly from _.A. NOAA B. NASA C. GOES-R D. FEMA30. Why does the reporter quote the words from different people and organizations in the news?A. To show opinions vary from person to
34、 person.B. To show the development of the satellite.C. To convince the readers of superb functions of the satellite.D. To prove they are authorities.31. The passage mainly focuses on _.A. a new American satellite that can be used for military purposesB. what the next generation of American weather s
35、atellites will be likeC. the fact that NOAA and NASA work together to develop a new technologyD. the comparison between a new satellite and the older onesDThe London Travelcard is a paper ticket that is valid on all London public transport.Online exclusive: you can not buy a paper 7 Day Travelcard f
36、rom Underground stations in London it can only be bought in advance.Unlimited travel: the Travelcard gives you unlimited travel on Londons public transport network.No queuing: while other visitors wait in line at the train station with their heavy bags, youll be ready to travel as soon as you arrive
37、 in London.Low prices: a Travelcard is of great value, and you get a discount on the Tames Riverboats and Emirates Air Line cable car.Should I buy an Anytime Travelcard or an Off Peak Travelcard? It depends on what time of the day you will be travelling: Anytime Travelcards can be used at any time;
38、Off Peak Travelcards are cheaper, but cannot be used on Monday to Friday before 9:30 am.Which zones do I need a Travelcard for?The center of London, including most major attractions, is in Zones 12. Most suburban (郊区的) areas of London, including Wembley Stadium and Wimbledon Tennis Club, are within
39、Zones 1-4. Almost the whole of London, including Heathrow and London City Airports, is in Zones 1-6. To check which zones the areas you want to visit are in, see the full map of the London transport network.Tickets prices:Zones 12 Zones 13 Zones 14 Zones 15 Zones 161 Day Anytime N/A N/A Adult: 12.10
40、Child: 6.00 N/A Adult: 17.20Child: 8.601 Day Off Peak N/A N/A N/A N/A Adult: 12.10Child: 6.007 Day Anytime Adult: 32.40Child: 16.20 Adult: 38.00Child: 19.00 Adult: 46.50Child: 23.30 Adult: 55.20Child: 27.60 Adult: 59.10Child: 29.60Single Journey N/A N/A N/A N/A Adult: 6.00Child: 3.00Adult: (16+) Chi
41、ld :(11-15)Under 11 travel free, 11+ need their own travel ticket. N/A: Not availableLondon Travelcards can be used on :London Underground (the Tube)Overground and National Rail trains in LondonLondon buses (in any Zone, irrespective of the zones shown on the ticket)Trams (有轨电车) in South LondonDockl
42、ands Light Railway (DLR)You can also get a 33% discount on river boats and a 25% discount in the Emirates Air Line cable car.32. Which of the following statement is true about the London Travlecard?A. you can buy it from Underground stations in LondonB. it saves you a lot of time waiting in line to
43、get a ticket.C. its price is based on how many times you want to travel.D. With it you can get a discount on all transport in London.33. If you want to travel from central London to Wembley Stadium after 10 am and stay at your friends home nearby for two days, a _ is your best choice.A. 1 Day Anytim
44、e Travlecard for Zones 14.B. 1 Day Off Peak Travlecard for Zones 16.C. Single Journey Travlecard for Zones 16.D. 7 Day Anytime Travlecard for Zones 14.34. If Jack is planning to take his two kids (aged 10 and 16) to travel in the centre of London with the 7 Day Anytime tickets, he should pay _.A. 32
45、.40 B. 48.60 C. 64.80 D. 81.0035. A London Travelcard for Zones 14 can Not be used on _. A. London buses in Zones 16B. National Rail trains in central LondonC. the Docklands Light Railway within Zone 4D. the London Underground to get to the airports.第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2 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。
46、选项中有两项为多余选项。Do you dream of the day when you can drive a car? In the United States, teenagers can get their drivers license when they are only 16 years old, but it feels like forever until that day comes. Trust me, because Ive been there.36 But in my opinion, its worth it because it means having a l
47、ot of freedom. 37 and everything there is really spread out. So until I turned 16, my parents had to drive me pretty much everywhere.There were several steps before I got that special plastic card. In Iowa, everyone can get their learners permit at the age of 14, which means you can only drive if yo
48、ur parent is sitting in the seat next to you.38 In the state of Iowa, if you live more than a mile (1.6km) away from school you can get a school permit. You can only drive to school and back home. Luckily, I lived just over a mile away from school, so I was able to drive my moms car to school. _39_F
49、inally, after taking (and passing) a three-month-long drivers education course and the final test, I was able to get my drivers license. 40 It did in fact make life quite a bit easier.A. I could almost taste the freedom already.B. Still, on the day of my drivers test, I was nervous.C. The next step was to get my school permit at the age of 15.D. Getting a drivers license takes a lot of time and energy.E. Im from
