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1、湖北省黄冈市 2016-20172016-2017学年高二下学期期末考试 英语试题 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 3030分） 第一节（共 5 5 小题；每小题 1.51.5分，满分 7.57.5 分） 听下面 5 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A A、B B、C 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 1010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.What does Tom like best now? A.Maths. B.English. C.History. 2.How much is the camer
2、a in the shop now? A.150. B.180. C.200. 3.What does the man mean? A.He deserves a free lunch. B.He gets a good salary. C.He works hard. 4.What are the speakers mainly talking about? A.A complaint. B.A useful website. C.A holiday plan. 5.Where does the conversation most probably take place? A.In a fl
3、ower shop. B.In a rose garden. C.In the womans house. 第二节（共 1515小题；每小题 1.51.5分，满分 22.522.5 分） 听下面 5 5 段对话或对白，每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A A、B B、C 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 5 秒钟；听完后，各小题给出 5 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听下面一段对话，回答第 6 6 和第 7 7 两个小题。 6.Why did the man give up driving to
4、work? A.To reduce costs. B.To get much exercise. C.To avoid the heavy traffic. 7.What does the woman say about the subway? 1 A.It is time-consuming and uncomfortable. B.It is crowded and unreliable. C.It is cheap and convenient. 听下面一段对话，回答第 8 8 至第 1010三个小题。 8.How long will the road be blocked? A.Thr
5、ee days. B.Six days. C.Eight days. 9.What will take place on that road? A.Film shooting. B.Motor racing. C.A movie festival. 10.What do we know about the businesses in that area? A.They will get free advertising. B.They will be protected for the visitors. C.They will provide everything for the activ
6、ity. 听下面一段对话，回答第 1111至第 1313三个小题。 11.How did the woman find her weekend? A.Exciting. B.Exhausting. C.Boring. 12.What did the man do on Saturday? A.He played sports. B.He watched movies. C.He visited his grandparents. 13.What is the relationship between the speakers? A.Classmates. B.Fellow workers. C
7、.Teacher and student. 听下面一段对话，回答第 1414至第 1616三个小题。 14.When is the group discussion held? A.On Tuesdays. B.On Thursdays. C.On Fridays. 15.Why did the man miss the meeting yesterday? A.He didnt receive any notice. B.He had to attend some lectures. C.He was busy with a part-time job. 16.To earn the sch
8、olarship,what is the required attendance rate? A.70%. B.80%. C.90%. 听下面一段独白，回答第 1717至第 2020四个小题。 2 17.What is Jack Brown? A.The information officer. B.The production manager. C.The marketing manager. 18.What will the listeners do first? A.Have lunch. B.Attend a meeting. C.Visit the production area.
9、19.What time will the listeners watch a video? A.At 8:00 am. B.At 12:30 pm. C.At 2:00 pm. 20.Where will the listeners meet at 7:15 pm? A.In a hotel. B.In a restaurant. C.In a meeting room. 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分 4040分） 第一节（共 1515小题；每小题 2 2 分，满分 3030分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A A、B B、C C 和 D D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将 该
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12、autiful tropical jungles and immerse（沉浸）yourself in the friendly local culture. Cost: 2 weeks from $2,990 Tel: 1-888-653-6028 Email: Website: Broadreach Summer AdventuresBroadreach Summer Adventures 3 Since 1993,Broadreach has taken over 12,000 students on their worldwide summer adventure voluntee
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17、s,after-school centers,building homes or at environmental conservation projects.Destinations for 1-12 week Teen Quests include Romania,Peru,Ecuador and Chile.Candidates 16 years and older can apply,or travel with their family. Cost: Varies with duration of your stay Tel: 617-267-7763 Email: questuni
18、tedptanet.org 4 Website: www.unitedplanet.org 1. Which offers programs in over 40 countries? A. United Planet. B. Cross-Cultural Solutions. C. Global Vision International. D. Broadreach Summer Adventures. 2. Those who want to work with local people should go to . A. France B. Ecuador C. Guatemala D.
19、 Romania 3. Teenagers who would like to travel with their family can send an e-mail to . A. B. questunitedplanet.org C. infogobroadreach.org D. infocrossculturalsolutions.org 4. Whats the text mainly about? A. Job-training programs. B. Some travel destinations. C. Exciting outdoor adventures. D. So
20、me volunteer programs abroad. 【答案】1. D 2. C 3. B 4. D 【解析】出国旅行是年轻人探索、了解全球公民、服务学习和更好地了解世界和不同文化的好 方法。本文主要介绍了一些国外的一些户外项目，可以增长见识，还可以探索冒险的乐趣。文 章详细的介绍了项目内容和申请条件以及申请的联系方式，便于读者选择。 1. D“细节理解题。根据文章 Broadreach Summer Adventures”“段落中 .Programs are located in 40+ countries including the Caribbean, Central and so
21、uth America,Canada,Australia,China,India,South Africa,France,Thailand,the Solomon Islands and Fiji.”“可知， Broadreach Summer Adventures”这个项目遍布于 40多个国家，结 合题干问题，故选 D。 2. C“细节理解题。根据文章 Cross-Cultural Solutions”“段落中 The High School Volunteer Abroad program offers you an awesome opportunity to volunteer sid
22、e by side with local people and new friends on a teensonly group volunteering project in our Costa Rica,India,Peru,Ghana, and Guatemala High School Volunteer Abroad HomeBases” 可知，这个项目会给你提供和当地人一起冒险的机会。故选 C。 3. B“细节理解题。根据文章 United Planet”“段落中 Candidates 16 years and older can apply,or travel with thei
23、r family.”可知，16 岁以上的青年可以申请，也可以和家人一起旅 “行。若想申请这个项目，需要发邮件到 questunitedptanet.org 5 ”，故选 B。 4. D主旨大意题。通读全文，并结合第一段段意可知，本文介绍了一些国外的户外志愿者运 动。结合选项，排除 AB。C 项中，文章第一段“Ready for the adventure of a lifetime”虽 然有提到一些冒险，但文章主要介绍的是一些户外运动，冒险一词太过绝对和片面。综合来 看，D 项更能表达全文大意。故选 D。 B B Mary Krupa became friends with the grey
24、squirrels during her first week at Penn State,after spotting them running around and idly（漫不经地）wondering what they would look like with tiny hats on their heads.Today, everyone at the university knows her as the “Squirrel Girl“. Mary started bringing them food,and gradually they began to trust her.S
25、he managed to put a hat on a squirrel and take a picture.Thinking that her colleagues could do with something to lift up their spirits,she started posting similar Photos on Facebook.The response Was greatly positive,and before long Mary and her squirrels became an Internet sensation. Growing up in a
26、 neighborhood outside State College,Mary was always fond of birds and animals around her home,but she didnt interact with people very much.She was later diagnosed with Aspergers syndrome,but the squirrels changed that.The squirrels are actually a good way to break the ice,because Ill be sitting here
27、 patting a squirrel and other people will come over and well just start like feeding the squirrels together and chatting about them,“she said.“I am a lot more outgoing. And in case youre wondering how Mary is able to get the squirrels to do what she wants for her photos,it has a lot to do with food.
28、For example,whenever she wants them to hold or play with something,she puts peanut butter on the prop（道具）,and theyll grab it.But getting to that part took a while.In the beginning,she would throw peanuts up the trees on campus and invite the squirrels to come down and get them,but they hesitated to
29、approach her.She had the patience to earn their trust,though. This year,Mary is graduating with a degree in English and wildlife sciences.She wants to be a science writer and educate people on how to preserve the environment.As for her furry friends,Mary plans to stay in the area and visit them as o
30、ften as she 6 can. 5. What kind of change do squirrels bring to Mary? A. She is sicker than before. B. She is more interested in animals. C. She is more sociable than before. D. She is less willing to go to college. 6. How did Mary manage to take photos of squirrels wearing hats? A. By putting them
31、in cages. B. By playing music to them. C. By attracting them with colorful food. D. By building a close relationship with them. 7. Which words can best describe Mary? A. Patient and caring. B. Confident and strong. C. Sociable and healthy. D. Traditional and hard-working. 8. What can be the best tit
32、le for the text? A. Marys experience in university B. Making friends with wild animals C. The “Squirrel Girl“ of Penn State D. The bridge between Mary and squirrels 【答案】5. C 6. D 7. A 8. C 【解析】本文主要讲述了宾州州立大学的“松鼠女孩”Mary 曾经被诊断出患有阿斯伯格综合症， 但是松鼠改变了她，使她变得外向，善于交际，而她也通过和松鼠之间建立了信任以后，拍出 一些松鼠的照片，在互联网上引起了轰动。 5.
33、C“细节理解题。根据文章第三段 Mary was always fond of birds and animals around her home,but she didnt interact with people very much.She was later diagnosed with Aspergers syndrome,but the squirrels changed that”可知，Mary 之前不善于交际，并被诊 断为患有阿斯伯格综合症，但是松鼠改变了她，可见松鼠使她比之前善于交际了。故选 C。 6. D“细节理解题。根据文章第四段 And in case youre won
34、dering how Mary is able to 7 get the squirrels to do what she wants for her photos,it has a lot to do with food But getting to that part took a while.In the beginning.She had the patience to earn their trust,though.”可知，想给松鼠拍照是需要食物的引诱，但是从“But”后面的句子可 知，并不是她只要给松鼠食物，松鼠就会很安静的让她拍出想要的照片，前提是她必须和松鼠 之间建立信任亲密的
35、关系。故选 D。 7. A“推理预测题。根据文章第三段 because Ill be sitting here patting a squirrel and other people will come over and well just start like feeding the squirrels together and chatting about them”“以及第四段 She had the patience to earn their trust,though”可知，Mary 是一个善良，愿意喂养小动物并且耐心的人。结合选项，故选 A。 8. C“主旨大意题。文章第一段 To
36、day, everyone at the university knows her as the “Squirrel Girl“”“引出话题 Squirrel Girl”，通读全文可知，文章后文介绍了主人公为什么 “会被称为 Squirrel Girl”以及她的一些事迹。故选 C。 . C C Parents in Spain are being urged to go on a weekend homework strike this month in protest against the unacceptable amount of after-school tasks their ch
37、ildren are given.The homework load of Spanish children has long been a sore point with some parents,who argue that the burden is too great,places too much pressure on pupils and 8 eats into family time. According to a study by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD),Spanish
38、 15-year-olds have 6.5 hours of homework a Week compared with an average of 4.9 across the 38 OECD countries. The Spanish Confederation of Associations of Mothers and Fathers of Students (Ceapa) is calling on parents whose children attend Spanish state schools to boycott weekend homework in November
39、. “Weve lost a bit of common sense in this country when it comes to talking about education and weve got a system in which boys and girls free time has disappeared“,said Jos Luis Pazos,president of Ceapa.“Schools are passing on tasks to families that they shouldnt be.It starts with children from the
40、 ages of three to six doing half an hours homework every day.For us,thats an unacceptable situation“. Pazos said Ceapa disagreed with the belief that children should endure huge amounts of homework in the hope that it would ensure them a better future.They should be.happy when theyre little and that
41、 life isnt just about someone telling you that you have to suffer inexplicably（难以理解地）.The model needs to change because society has changed. Schoolchildren have to fit their homework around the school day,which varies from region to region and school to school,but starts early from around 8 am or 9
42、am and finishes anywhere between 2 pm and 5 pm.However,schools are increasingly using an 8 am-2 pm timetable to save money and in the face of evidence that suggests the longer hours do not yield better results. A spokesman for the education department of Madrid said homework was a matter for individ
43、ual schools rather than regional governments.Theyre the ones who know best what the need is in each case. 9. Why are parents in Spain being called on to go on a strike? A. To stop school violence. B. To ask for longer school time. C. To say no to heavy homework load. D. To request equal education fo
44、r their kids. 10. Which of the following would Ceapa agree to? 9 A. Longer school hours will ensure better grades. B. Happiness is the most important thing for a child. C. Huge amounts of homework means a better future. D. The 8 am-2 pm timetable is suitable for most children. 11. Which of the follo
45、wing should be responsible for students homework according to the spokesman? A. Ceapa. B. The OECD. C. Regional governments. D. Each individual school. 【答案】9. C 10. B 11. D 【解析】本文从西班牙父母抗议孩子们的课后作业负担太重这个事件，来引出并讲述西班牙教 育的现状及问题。西班牙的一个联合会认为孩子应该度过一个幸福的童年，教育部负责人认为， 家庭作业是私立学校的事而不是地方政府所负责。 9. C“细节理解题。根据文章第一段
46、Parents in Spain are being urged to go on a weekend homework strike this month in protest against the unacceptable amount of after-school tasks their children are given”可知，西班牙的父母认为孩子的课后负担太重，因此提出抗 议。故选 C。 10. B“细节理解题。根据文章第四段 Pazos said Ceapa disagreed with the belief that children should endure huge
47、amounts of homework in the hope that it would ensure them a better future.They should be.happy when theyre little”可知，Ceapa 认为，孩子们在小 时候应该幸福开心的生活。故选 B。 11. D“细节理解题。根据文章最后一段 A spokesman for the education department of Madrid said homework was a matter for individual schools rather than regional governm
48、ents”可知，这位发言人认为，家庭作业是私立学校的事而不是地方政府的事。故选 D。 D D Growing up in Wyoming,everyday life was an adventureI spent my time camping,and exploring mountains. When I was little,my mom became the states first female U.S. Marshall.Ill never forget how the local newspaper praised her for her success in a field th
49、ats traditionally run by men.Under her influence,I made up my mind to achieve something great.Now,Ive become famous for sailing,a sport often considered “a mans 10 world“. Sailing is considered a hard-to-break-into sport.And,generally,there are only two ways to get into iteither through a strict sailing education that leads to experience or by growing up on the water and racing in the Olympics. Most of my teamm