1、20147 年湖北省高三四月调考英语试题本试题卷共 12 页，72 题。全卷满分 150 分。考试用时 120 分钟。注意事项：1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在试题卷和答题卡上，并将准考证号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。2.选择题的作答：每小题选出答案后，用合乎要求的 2B 铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。3.非选择题的作答：用合乎要求的签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。4.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并上交。第一部分：听力（共两节，满分 30 分）做题时，先将答案标
2、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 he shirt?A. $19.15 B. $9.18 C. $9.15答案是 C.1. What will the man probably do?A. Arrange a meeting.B. Pick up the ticket
3、s.C. Return from California.2. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. The mans watch.B. The mans birthday.C. The mans brother.3. How much will the woman pay?A. $4.B. $6.C. $8.4. Whats the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Husband and wife.B. Boss and secretary.C. Customer and wait
4、er.5. Why does the man come to the woman?A. to fill out a form.B. To take a picture.C. To ask for a new ID card.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，从题中做给的 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 is
5、Jerry going to do?A. Study in the library.B. Have a picnic.C. Go to work.7. When will the speakers have a physics class?A. Next Monday.B. Next Wednesday.C. Next Friday.听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。8. How does the man feel about the result of the game?A. Surprised.B. Disappointed.C. Excited.9. What does the wo
6、man say about Stephen Curry?A. He is a great coach.B. He disappointed her.C. He made his team win the game.听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。10. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In the street.B. Over the phone.C. At the womans home.11. When will the man leave for the airport?A. At 1:00 pm.B.
7、At 1:30 pm.C. At 2:30 pm.12. What does the man want the driver to do?A. Drive fast.B. Arrive earlier.C. Carry his bag.听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。13. What is wrong with the man?A. Hes got a stomachache.B. Hes got a temperature.C. Hes got a headache.14. What do we know about the man?A. He is not familiar
8、with the city.B. He has lived here for ten years.C. He has had the problem for a week.15. Who is the woman probably?A. The mans friend.B. A passer-by.C. A nurse.16. What will the man do next?A. Fill in a registration card.B. Go to the medical department.C. Take the lift to the second floor.听第 10 段材料
9、，回答第 17 至 20 题。17. What have employers been expecting to do?A. Look for low-paid workers.B. Reduce the salary of workers.C. Hire fewer workers to do more work.18. How many British people are planning to change jobs in 2017?A. 66%.B. 42%.C. 17%.19. What did the government report on Friday tell us?A.
10、More people stopped looking for jobs.B. There were fewer employers.C. There were fewer people fired.20. What did one-fourth of respondents think of the job situation?A. It would get worse.B. It would get better.C. It would remain the same.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
11、给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AFour Wild Animal Species Were EndangeredMaybe you can still see them at the zoo. But that doesnt mean theyre doing alright in the wild.TigersAll six tiger species are endangered, with Sumatran tigers and South Chin tigers at a seriously endangered status. The mai
12、n reasons for their population decline are illegal hunting and destroyed habitats(栖息地), as humans clear forests to gather timber（木材）and build roadways. Only about 3890 tigers presently live in the wild.Ground squirrelsThats right, even squirrels are endangered, specifically the San Joaquin ground sq
13、uirrel. Native to California, USA, these guys have been disappearing since 1979 on account of the construction and human developments going through their habitat. Their total population is unknown , but it could be anywhere between 124000 and 413000.GiraffesThe International Union for the Conservati
14、on of Nature recently put giraffes at a vulnerable status, the level just before endangered. The giraffe population has declined 40 percent in the last 30 years, primarily due to loss of habitat and illegal hunting. Some giraffes are killed just for their tails, which are considered status symbols i
15、n Africa.Asian elephantsThe main threat to Asian elephants, one of the most intelligent animals, is their shrinking habitat. As the human population grows, people invade their land to build roads and railway tracks. Elephants in Myanmar are at an especially high risk for being captured and traded or
16、 used illegally in the tourist industry. Fewer than 50000 are left on the entire continent.1. What is the total population of tigers living in the wild?A. Around 3890.B. 50000.C. 124000.D. 413000.2. Which of the following is considered one of the most intelligent animals?A. Tigers.B. Giraffes.C. Gro
17、und squirrels.D. Asian elephants.3. What is the common threat to the four wild animals?A. Illegal hunting.B. Disturbed habitat.C. Developing tourism.D. Unnecessary construction.4. Which word can best describe the present situation for protecting wild animals?A. Satisfactory.B. Optimistic.C. Urgent.D
18、. Stable.【答案】1. A 2. D 3. B 4. C【解析】本文主要介绍了四种濒危的野生动物，分别是老虎，地鼠，长颈鹿和亚洲象。人们依然可以在动物园中看到它们的身影，但在野外，它们生活的并不是那么好。1. 细节题。根据文章第二段中的 Only about 3890 tigers presently live in the wild.可知，目前野外大约只有 3890 只老虎存活，故选 A。2. 细节题。根据小标题 Asian elephants 后的段落中 The main threat to Asian elephants, one of the most intelligent
19、animals, is their shrinking habitat.可知，亚洲象被认为是最聪明的动物之一。故选 D。4. 推理判断题。通读全文可知本文主要介绍了四种濒危动物以及它们数量减少的原因。satisfactory 令人满意的；optimistic 乐观的，积极的；urgent 急迫的；stable 稳定的。分析可知，既然是濒危动物，那么它们的生活状况肯定是不容乐观的，所以保护野生动物的现状是急迫的。故选 C。BToddler World Nursery was delighted to employ a trainee-twenty-two-old Jonathan Brownas
20、 their first male nursery schoolteacher. He was also the only man who applied for the job, but, insists Margery Bowman, head teacher of Toddler World, by far the best applicant. “Both boys and girls will benefit from the experience of having a male role model in the nursery.” Says mother of two, Mar
21、gery.Jonathan has always been interested in childcare. His own mother is a childminder and his father is a teacher. “Ive always helped Mum with looking after all the children.” he says. “Im used to changing nappies, feeding babies, reading stories and playing with Lego.”But Jonathan is a rare male i
22、n a female world. Only 2% of nursery teachers are men and this hasnt changed for ten years. Roger Olsen of the National Nursery Trust said, “Men are often viewed with anxiety and suspicion(怀疑)in a childrens environment. Or they are expected to do things the way women would do them. But men bring dif
23、ferent things into childcare and this has to be recoginsed.” Jonathan agrees. He is a qualified under-7s football coach, and plants to introduce football lessons to the nursery for boys and girls.What do Jonathans friends think of his choice of career?“Actually, most of them are pretty cool about it
24、 now.” he says, “though they do make jokes about nappies. And Ive found that girls are actually quite impressed so thats good!”5. Why was Jonathan employed by Toddler World Nursery?A. He was the best among all the applicants.B. He was the only man who applied for the job.C. He would be able to teach
25、 kids to play football.D. He would do things the way women would do them.6. Which of the following can replace the underlined word “childminder” (Para.2)?A. Instructor.B. Superior.C. Baby-sitter.D. Coach.7. What did Roger Olsen say about the job of childcare?A. It has been women-specific.B. It requi
26、res peoples understanding.C. It takes time to make some changes.D. It needs men teachers to bring something different.【答案】5. A 6. C 7. D【解析】本文主要讲述了 Toddler World Nursery 终于迎来了它的第一位男性护理员的事情。Jonathan Brown 既是唯一一个应聘的男性，也是最佳的应聘者，他从小就对护理儿童感兴趣。5. 细节题。根据第一段中的 He was also the only man who applied for the jo
27、b, but, insists Margery Bowman, head teacher of Toddler World, by far the best applicant.可知，Toddler World 的校长 Margery Bowman 认为 Jonathan 是最佳的应聘者。故选 A。6. 词义猜测题。根据划线单词后文中 Jonathan 说的话“Ive always helped Mum with looking after all the children,” he says. “Im used to changing nappies, feeding babies, rea
28、ding stories and playing with Lego.”可知，他总是帮助母亲照顾所有的小孩，习惯了换尿布，喂奶，读故事以及陪孩子玩耍。照顾小孩，换尿布、喂奶等事情暗示 Jonathan 的母亲从事的是与照顾小孩有关的工作。baby-sitter 表示 “保姆” ，故选 C。7. 推理判断题。根据第三段中 Roger Olsen 说的话 But men bring different things into childcare and this has to be recognized 可知，他认为男性教师给儿童护理行业带来了不一样的东西，这一点应该被人们认识到。说明 Roger
29、 Olsen 认为儿童护理行业应该引进男性教师，以带来新的东西。故选 D。CFinding your feet in a new town can be hard, especially if youre covered in fur and dont speak the language. But for pets new to Marlborough, help is at hand.Marlborough SPCA and the Railway Caf, in Blenheim, have joined forces to help welcome pets and their peo
30、ple to the region with a fortnightly morning tea. They hope the morning teas will get tails and tongues wagging as well as giving advice on how to make the move smoother.Railway Caf owner Leanne Harris came up with the innovative plan as a way to help welcome people to the area. Leanne moved to Marl
31、borough from Auckland two years ago and said she initially struggled to find friends and feel part of the community. “Coming from Auckland I thought people would open their doors and that there would be neighbours calling round with cake. I expected people to come to me and, of course, it wasnt like
32、 that. I did get lonely. “I hope to save newcomers having to wait as long as I did to feel part of it all. I would like to welcome them to the town.”Free platters of sandwiches, cakes and other goodies will be on offer, for the people, while there will be special handmade yoghurt and banana treats f
33、or the dogs. The morning teas will take place in the covered area at the back of the popular caf beside the railway station off Grove Rd.Leanne said she was happy to devote both her time and effort into giving back to the community and felt the venture was a great fit with the SPCA.“Volunteering is
34、such an amazing thing to do and it changed things for me completely, and I met some amazing people with similar interests.”SPCA Op Shop manager Karina Greenall, originally from the United Kingdom, said she also wanted to help. “I can give advice on how to resettle pets, the best parks to go to , whe
35、re the best walks are and where the vet centers are in town.” There will be volunteering opportunities too for people where they can help out and hopefully make friends too.”8. How will Marlborough SPCA and the Railway Caf help new pets?A. By offering morning teas.B. By giving advice to them.C. By c
36、ommunication with them.D. By providing accommodation to them.9. What was Leannes plan originally intended for?A. Saving animals.B. Helping newcomers.C. Making more friends.D. Expanding her business.10. What had Leanne expected when she first came to Marlborough?A. To be left alone.B. To struggle for
37、 a living.C. To be invited to dinner.D. To feel part of the community.11. What can be learnt about SPCA Op Shop manager Karina Greenall?A. She often misses the United Kingdom.B. She takes interest in the Railway Caf.C. She is enthusiastic about resettling pets.D. She has organized the voluntary even
38、ts.【答案】8. A 9. B 10. D 11. C【解析】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了在 Marlborough 这个地方，一家咖啡店的老板，想出了一个主意，通过提供上午茶，来帮助刚来到这个地方定居的人们和宠物更好的适应这里的生活，熟悉周围的生活环境。8. 细节理解题。根据第二段“Marlborough SPCA and the Railway Caf, in Blenheim, have joined forces to help welcome pets and their people to the region with a fortnightly morning tea“，可知
39、，这家咖啡馆会通过提供上午茶来帮助刚来到这个地方的宠物和定居者。故选 A。9. 细节理解题。根据第三段“I hope to save newcomers having to wait as long as I did to feel part of it all. I would like to welcome them to the town“，可知，Leanne 计划这样做的目的是为了帮助新的定居者。故选 B。10. 细节理解题。根据第三段“said she initially struggled to find friends and feel part of the community
40、“，可知，当她刚来到这个地方的时候，感觉和这个社区是隔绝的。故选 A。11. 细节理解题。根据最后一段“SPCA Op Shop manager Karina Greenall, originally from the United Kingdom, said she also wanted to help. “I can give advice on how to resettle pets, the best parks to go to , where the best walks are and where the vet centers are in town”可知，Karina G
41、reenall 对安置宠物很有兴趣。故选 C。DIn 1917 Orville Wright predicted that “the aeroplane will help peace in many ways in particular I think it will have a tendency to make war impossible.” Earlier in 1904, American journalist John Walker declared, “As a peace machine, the value of the aeroplane to the world wil
42、l be beyond computation.” This wasnt the first grand promise of technology. In that same year Jules Verne announced, “The submarine(潜艇)may be the cause of bringing battle to a stoppage.”Alfred Nobel, sincerely believe his dynamite(火药) would be a war obstacle: “My dynamite will sooner lead to peace t
43、han a thousand world conventions(公约).” Similarly, when Hiran Maxim, inventor of the machine gun, was asked in 1893, “Will this gun not make war more terrible?” he answered, “No, it will make war impossible.” Gugliemo Mareconi, inventor of the radio, told the world in 1912. “The coming of the wireles
44、s time will make war impossible, because it will make war ridiculous.” General James Harbord, chairman of the board of RCA in 1925, believed, “Radio will serve to make the concept of Peace on Earth, Good Will Toward Men a reality.”David Nye, a historian of technology, adds to the list of inventions
45、imagined as abolishing war forever and leading to universal peace the hot-air balloon, poison gas, land mines and laser guns.It is not that all these inventions are without benefitseven benefits toward democracy. Rather, its the case that each new technology creates more problems than it solves. “Pr
46、oblems are the answers to solutions,” says Brian Arthur.Most of the new problems in the world are problems created by previous technology. These problems are nearly invisible to us. Every year 1.2 million people die in automobile accidents. The technological transportation system kills more people than cancer. Global warming, environmental poisons, nuclear terrorism, and species loss, are only a few of the many other serious problems troubling people.
