湖南省“五市十校”2014届高三12月联合检测
英语试卷
时量：150分钟 满分：150分 命题、审校：株洲市南方中学
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PART ONE LISTENING COMPREHENSION (30 marks)
SECTION A (22.5 marks)
Directions: In this section, you’ll hear six conversations between two speakers. For each conversation, there are several questions, and each question is followed by three choices marked A, B and C. Listen carefully and then choose the best answer for each question．You will hear each conversation TWICE． Conversation 1
1. What does the man ask the woman to do?
A. To start a store. B. To recommend a customer. C. To join his company. 2. What is the woman doing?
A. Running a business. B. Hunting for a job. C. Working for a company. Conversation 2
3. What are the two speakers doing? A. They are on holiday. B. They are going home.
C. They are talking on the phone. 4. When will Tim and Joe come home? A. On June 20th. B. On June 16th. C. On June 6th Conversation 3
5. Why did the woman give up her dream to be a gym teacher? A. The equipment is expensive. B. The training is hard. C. The gym is small.
6. How does the woman feel about her job? A. Satisfied. B. Regretful. C. Sad. Conversation 4
7. Where are the two speakers talking? A. In the school yard. B. In a car. C. In a teacher’s office. 8. How long have the two speakers not seen each other? A. Twelve years. B. Eleven years. C. Ten years. 9. Why did the man come to Yale?
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A. To work as a teacher. B. To visit the university. C. To study for the degree. Conversation 5
10. Why does the man go to the shop?
A. To select a necklace for his girlfriend. B. To buy a present for his mother. C. To prepare for Christmas Day. 11. How much does the man pay? A. $ 120. B. $130. C. $150. 12. What does the woman probably do at last? A. Show the man around. B. Wrap the present. C. Give the man discount. Conversation 6
13. What are the speakers going to do? A. To travel abroad. B. To go to the theater. C. To meet their friends. 14. When will the speakers meet? A. At 3:15 pm . B. At 7:00 pm. C. At 6:15 pm. 15. What do we know about the man? A. He is sensitive. B. He is humorous. C. He is dishonest. SECTION B (7.5 marks)
Directions: In this section, you’ll hear a mini-talk. Listen carefully and then fill in numbered blanks with the information you’ve got. Fill each blank with NO MORE THAN 3 WORDS. You’ll hear the mini-talk TWICE. Keys to 16______ I. Establish a regular and 17______ study program. Following a regular course of study can help you master the language. II. Take 18______, little by little. Plan to learn five new words a day and use them 19______. III. Speak without fear. The fastest way is to do it again and again until you 20______.
PART TWO LANGUAGE KNOWLEDGE （45 marks）
SECTION A (15 marks)
Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.
21. Lucy has a great sense of humor and always keeps her colleagues _______with her stories. A. amusing B. amused C. to amuse D. having amused
22. Sally _______the airport when she saw Matt, so she did not have much time to chat with him. A. had headed for B. is heading for C. was heading for D. has headed for
23. Only when you go to New York City in person will you realize ______diverse the American culture is. A. what B. how C. that D. where
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24. It is important to be precise when calculating these figures, _______even a small mistake can cost us millions of dollars. A. when B. if C. as D. though
25. You should be fully prepared before going walking in the mountain. Above all, _______
plenty of drinking water with you. A. to bring B. brought C. bringing D. bring
26. You need to take a break from all this hard work. Remember: nothing _______make up for the loss of your health. A. dare B. must C. can D. should
27. He drove the bus very slowly, _______the passengers to enjoy the beautiful scenery. A. allowing B. allowed C. allow D. being allowed
28. Once again, autumn is here, and so _____ the beautiful new color it brings to the world around us. A. is B. are C. does D. do
29. If the man _______with his first finger when he was in Brunei, everyone would have thought that he was very rude. A. pointed B. was pointing C. had pointed D. has pointed
30. ______everyone should try to look good, it is not healthy for people to be too concerned with their appearance. A. Before B. While C. Since D. If
31. Anyone who knows about the world-famous scientist Steven Hawking can see that, within his small and weak figure, he ______ a big heart. A. is carrying B. has carried C. was carrying D. carries
32. What is the best way you can imagine ______ the overuse of water in our school? A. reduced B. reducing C. reduce D. to reduce
33. It was not until Jake came to China as an exchange student this summer _______he began to realize the importance of learning Chinese. A. when B. where C. that D. who 34. —Can he get the first prize for running in this sports meeting? —Impossible now. He _______to do so, but he has just hurt his leg. A. has expected B. is expected C. expects D. was expected 35. High school is a good time ______ we learn to give serious thought to our future. A. who B. when C. which D. where
SECTION B (18 marks)
Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with word or phrases that best fits the context.
One beautiful sunny day, I had a Little League baseball game. At the time it was very 36 to me, and I was really focused on doing well, as were the other seven-year-olds. It was our last game of the season, and we were all trying to have fun.
As the game 37 , the score got close. When we had our final chance to win at the end of the last inning(一局), it was my turn to hit. I looked over my 38 , who was talking to my dad about something. As I stepped in, my coach called me back. He asked me if it would be all
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right if my brother 39 for me. My brother wasn’t on the team. He had never even played baseball due to his 40 . He certainly couldn’t hit. But I 41 very maturely for a kid of my age. “Of course, he can hit for me,” I said.
As my dad carried him to the plate(垒垫)，I 42 that without his wheelchair he would have to be held up. But would the kids 43 him? I wondered.
Then I heard some boys call out, “You can do it”. These words of 44 showed me how great the moment really was. On the first swing (挥杆), which was pretty much my dad holding Sam’s hands around the bat and my dad swinging, he—or they—hit the ball. The kids on the other team did something 45 then. They overthrew the ball to 46 him. Three times. Sam had hit his first and only home run(全垒打). And as my dad carried him around the bases, I knew this 47 would stick with me and everyone else there forever. I’ve seen a beautiful thing with my own eyes! 36. A. difficult B. important C. accessible D. challenging 37. A. started B. broadcast C. delayed D. progressed 38. A. coach B. mom C. brother D. teammate 39. A. ran B. hit C. watched D. shouted 40. A. absence B. mistake C. laziness D. disability 41. A. fought B. explained C. argued D. responded 42. A. thought B. hoped C. realized D. believed 43. A. make fun of B. take hold of C. make use of D. take charge of 44. A. assistance B. acceptance C. tolerance D. persistence 45. A. exciting B. terrifying C. amazing D. confusing 46. A. encourage B. instruct C. comfort D. impress 47. A. struggle B. memory C. victory D. attempt
SECTION C （12marks）
Directions: Complete the following passage by using ONE word that best fits the context.
Students who want an easy way to get information about a large number of colleges in the United States can visit a website like CampusTours.com. It brings together virtual campus tours 48_______interactive maps of more than twelve hundred colleges and universities.
CampusTours recently celebrated its fifteenth anniversary. The president of the company, Chris Carson, was one of the people 49______started the site. He says more than one hundred twenty thousand foreign students use the site each year. 50______ make up more than fifteen percent of the traffic on the site.
The virtual tours allow students to get a sense of 51______ a college looks. There are also links to official websites and online applications. And there are details 52______price, number of students, admission requirements and sports programs.
But Chris Carson says students should 53______depend on a third-party website like CampusTours to choose a college. He advises parents and students to contact a school directly. 54______they plan to visit, they should call the school and talk about the visit and where to stay locally. In fact, he says contacting a school might even lead to 55______free visit.（192 words）
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PART THREE READING COMPREHENSION (30marks)
Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage.
A
The Valley Art Center energizes and encourages art appreciation in people of all ages and backgrounds through education, inspiration, and opportunities to experience the visual arts. We support art students and artists through quality curriculum and programming along with exhibition space. We promote the growth of each individual’s potential and the advancement of the arts in the community. Concept Based Oil Painting
This course, with a four hour format, is for serious artists of all levels from beginning through advanced. Guidance will be offered on issues such as composition, color, tools and techniques, but the emphasis of the course will be on thinking creatively. Individual attention will be available whenever needed. The course will conclude with a group discussion of the students’ works. IMPORTANT: Students will be responsible for bringing all necessary materials, including any desired photographic reference, beginning with the first class. Supply list available online. And don’t forget your lunch. $192/$173.
Digital Photography for the Fraidy Cat!
Learn the basic of digital photography. We will start with understanding what those symbols on your camera mean. We will explore how to set your own film speed, aperture and shutter speed. We will also learn when to use a flash. We will explore taking action shorts, landscape and portraits. In this class you will practice and apply what you have learned using your camera! $96/$86
Drawing for the Fraidy Cat!
Everyone can draw! If you have ever wanted to learn how to draw or just want to refresh yourself in drawing basics then this is the class for you. This class will focus on building drawing skills through the use of line, value, perspective, and composition. Students will work on a variety of projects with different drawing mediums to develop their own personal style. A list of suggested supplies is available online. $96/$86
Enamel On Metal
In this art form , drawing skills are not required for this colorful and expressive craft. Beginning students learn several basic classical techniques and those with experience are guided in limoge, cloisonne, champlevee or other techniques of choice. For those who are making jewelry, this is another form to add to your artist’s toolbox!
All equipment and supplies are included in first project fee of $8, payable to instructor at first class. $96/486 (378 words)
56. The Valley Art Center intends to _________.
A. discover the art students’ potential B. have exhibitions of students’ art works C. offer people some ways to experience arts D. promote the development of the community
57. The course Concept Based Oil Painting stresses________.
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A. the skills of composition B. the discussions of art works C. the guidance of basic painting D. the creative thinking of students
58. The center will prepare necessary materials if you attend________.
A. Drawing for the Fraidy Cat B. Digital Photography for the Fraidy Cat C. Enamel on Metal D. Concept Based Oil Painting 59. If you go to Digital Photography for the Fraidy Cat, you will _______.
A. explore how to develop the film B. visit some landscape and portraits
C. learn to make a flash with your camera D. get to know the symbols on your camera
60. We can learn from the passage that Enamel on Metal ________.
A. involves drawing skills for craft B. charges the first project fee of $ 96 C. supplies different techniques of choice D. adds another tool box to make jewelry
B
My wife Julie and I were out on the road that runs around where we live. Two dog walkers passed by and we heard one of them say, “Never seen that dog around here before.”
We looked down the hill and saw an old black dog stumbling(蹒跚) painfully up the hill. We bent down, talked gently to the dog and patted it. I checked and there was a collar. There was a phone number on the collar, but no one answered.
The dog was painfully thin. It didn’t have many teeth left and, well, it just seemed done.
Julie ran home to get some of our dog’s food while I tried to encourage the dog to come along with me. Julie got home and back again when I was only half way there. So, we sat down on the sidewalk while our new friend made short work of the food.
Eventually we got her home. We gave her a blanket, more food, kept her warm and wondered what to do next.
After trying for many times we got a response from the number. A lady came around with a bunch of flowers for us. She explained that Tara had been her father’s dog. She was very old and should probably be put to sleep, but the lady just couldn’t bring herself to do it. So, Tara was safely returned home.
Here is the truth of the story:
Actually Julie and I were out that morning because I was leaving. She was trying to persuade me to come back, but I wasn’t hearing anything that made that sound likely.
I was about to turn and go when an old, worn out dog walked between us and collapsed. Suddenly we had something more important than our problem to worry about. There was a creature in need right before us and we had to work together to help it.
We did help it. And here am I writing the story in my own home, in my own family.
In the song “Love Is Not a Fight” Warren Barfield talks about marriage. At one point he sings, “And if we try to leave, may God send angels to guard the door.”
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Sometimes angels come disguised (伪装) as dogs. （380 words）
61. Which of the following statements is true? A. The two dog walkers didn’t like the dog.
B. After finding the dog, the writer phoned its owners.
C. The old black dog was sick and weak and couldn’t walk. D. Most of the dog’s teeth had been pulled out by someone. 62. We can infer from Paragraph 4 that ________. A. the dog didn’t go with the writer B. Julie bought some food for the dog C. the writer had his own pet dog D. the dog didn’t eat any of the food 63. After they got the dog home, the couple ________. A. decided to raise the dog B. took good care of the dog C. learned that it liked flowers D. found it hard to get to sleep 64. The underlined part “our problem” in the passage refers to the fact that ________. A. the writer didn’t want to take Julie’s advice
B. Julie disagreed with the writer’s travel on business C. an old and worn out dog appeared in front of them D. the couple had some trouble with their marriage
65. Which of the following is the best title for the passage? A. A Helpful Couple. B. An Angel Dog. C. Saving the Dog. D. A Famous Song. C
You’re jogging at a steady pace, enjoying your favorite music through your headphones. Your breath is short and your heart is pumping. Your legs feel like they couldn’t carry you any faster. And then you hear the groan of a zombie over your right shoulder. You must run or be eaten. The zombie apocalypse(大灾难) isn’t upon you. You’re just taking part in the latest fitness craze—Smartphone apps that make a fun and interactive game out of your daily workout.
Software developers are taking advantage of Smartphone’s advanced technology—GPS, accelerometers (加速度计), MP3 players—to create “immersive” fitness games that appeal to both desperate and reluctant exercises.
It’s part of an overall trend in the fitness industry toward making your daily workout “a fun experience rather than something you have to do,” said Jessica Matthews, an exercise physiologist for the American Council on Exercise.
“We are attempting more “play” opportunities as opposed to working out, basically getting people to move and having fun while they are doing it,” Matthews said.
One popular fitness game app, Zombies, Run! places you in the role of a supplies runner for a walled community trying to survive against the walking dead. During your run, the game’s surprising complex story unfolds through your headphones. You “pick up” supplies for the community as you jog along. At certain intervals, you’re warned that zombies are nearby, and if you don’t pick up the pace, you’ll have to pitch(掷) some supplies to keep from being caught.
The game doesn’t end once your jog is over. After your workout, you can use the supplies you picked up during your running to fortify your community. The GPS statistics from your run are uploaded automatically to the game’s website, so you can review your average speed and the estimated calories you burned.
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Teemo, Nexercise and Fitocracy all allow you to post your latest workout to share with friends. Some games have you work with friends to reach a common goal—completing a relay race, for example—while others encourage competition.
“That’s another big area, having that social component,” Matthews said, “Having social support of some kind is a critical factor in adhering to an exercise program. For some people, having that friendly competition or the feeling of being on a team can help them stay motivated.”（384 words）
66. Smartphone’s advanced technology is used to _______.
A. steady the jogger’s pace B. make exercisers’ hearts pump C. control the rate of workout D. create a virtual health game 67. The general tendency in the fitness industry is to_______. A. exercise while listening to music
B. do sports and play games at the same time
C. make your daily exercises funny and interesting
D. show the average speed and the calories immediately
68. Which of the following statements is not true about Zombies, Run!? A. The simple story gradually develops during your jog B. You collect supplies for the community on your way C. You are sometimes warned that zombies are around
D. You act as a supplies runner and try to fight against the zombies
69. The underlined word “walking dead” in Paragraph 7 most probably refers to ______ A. friends B. supply runners C. zombies D. team members 70. Which is the best title of the passage? A. Smartphone Apps, Fun Workouts B. Favourite Music, Interesting Jogging C. Supplies Runner, Motivating Community D. Friendly Competition, Encouraging Team
PART FOUR WRITING （45 marks） SECTION A (10 marks)
Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in the numbered blanks by using the information for the passage. Write NO MORE THAN 3 WORDS for each answer.
Before throwing yourself into studying, you should make a study schedule. Creating and following a study schedule can help you concentrate, better retain course material, and manage your time in an effective way.
To create a good schedule, first you should assess your current schedule because creating a healthy balance between your studies, social life and sleep is important. You can adjust your study schedule to fit your needs and learning style. For example, do you need to spare some time on weekend afternoons because you work nights the same days? Could you listen to an audio recording of a lecture on your MP3 player while sweating at the gym?
It’s also important to list all the subjects you need to study. If you have a study guide or a textbook with review sections, use it to narrow down what you list. Once you have your list, rank
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the subjects by how confident you feel about them. You can note them with least, moderately or mostly. By doing this, you can focus more time and energy on problem areas. And in the end, write down which subject you’re studying in each period. This will allow you to organize your textbooks and study materials ahead of time.
Once the schedule is created, you must stick to it. There's no point in making a study schedule if you don't stick to it, but it can be hard to start. Try to get into the habit of looking at your calendar/planner on a regular, preferably daily basis. This will help keep you away from the \"out of sight, out of mind\" trap. Once you’ve established a routine, you may start mentally associating certain acts, such as the opening of a textbook or sitting down at a desk, with a study mode. In addition, you should avoid putting off work as much as possible. If you finish something ahead of schedule, go back and note which subjects you feel better about and which you still have questions on. By quickly getting to your studying mindset, you can more easily ignore distractions and focus on the material you are reviewing. Accordingly, you can adjust what you plan to study and review later on. （364 words）
Creating a Study Schedule I. 71________of a study schedule ● 72________on your studying ● Better remembering course material ● Contributing to effective 73________ II. Steps to make a good study schedule ● Assessing your 74________ Taking your needs and 75________into consideration ● 76________of all your subjects Arranging the subjects in a row according to your 77________in them Writing down the subject you’re studying in each period III. Tips for 78________a study schedule ● Looking at your calendar 79________ ● 80________ on time as possible ● Adjusting your study schedule according to your progress SECTION B （10 marks）
Directions: Read the following passage. Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage and the required words limit. Write your answers on your answer sheet.
For most of us, it is challenging to climb Mount Everest, the world’s tallest mountain. However, 80-year-old Yuichiro Miura is preparing to climb the 29,035 feet peak for the third time in 2013.
Unlike others, his love for this great mountain began in 1970, when he became the first person to ski down the 8,000 meters. His amazing story was recorded in a documentary called “The Man Who Skied Down Everest”.
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After that he seemed to have gotten a little busy with other challenges, and it was not until 2003 at the old age of 70, that he decided to revisit the Everest—this time, to climb up. Not only did he succeed, but he also broke the record for being the oldest person ever, to climb the mountain. However, just four years later, a 71-year-old fellow by the name of Katsusule Yanagisawa managed to displace him in the record books.
Not one to give up, Yuichiro decided to go at it one more time at the age of 75. While he succeeded in getting to the peak, he did not break the record this time. That’s because just a day before he got there, a 76-year-old Nepalese man by the name of Min Bahadur Sherchan had managed to get to the top of the mountain. While Yuichiro says his third attempt has nothing to do with the record books, if he succeeds, that is where he will end up hopefully.
What’s amazing about this determined man is that he suffers from and has undergone two operations for irregular heartbeat. So why does he continue taking on this risky adventure? Because he believes it to be the “anti-ageing” cure for all his illnesses. (283 words) 81. Why was Yuichiro Miura’s story recorded in a documentary？ （No more than 12 words）(2 marks)
____________________________________________________________________________ 82. What record did Yuichiro Miura set at the age of 70? （No more than 11 words）(3 marks)
____________________________________________________________________________
83. Why did Yuichiro Miura fail to set a record when he climbed the mountain for the second time?
（No more than 15 words）(2 marks)
____________________________________________________________________________ 84. What does Yuichiro Miura think of his risky adventure? （No more than 10 words）(3 marks)
____________________________________________________________________________ SECTION C （25 marks）
Directions: Write an English composition according to the instructions given below in Chinese.
你校英语俱乐部开展“越成长，越快乐”的故事交流活动。请你用英语写一篇不少于120词的发言稿。
内容要点：
1. 一次令你快乐的成长经历； 2. 你的体会和感想。 注意事项：
1. 内容健康并有正面意义；
2. 叙述清晰有条理，行文逻辑要连贯。
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参考答案与评分标准
一、听力部分（每小题1.5分，共30分）
1—5 CCCBA 6—10 AABCB 11—15 ABACB
16. Learning English 17. practical 18. small steps 19. actively 20. get it right 二、语法填空 （每小题1分，共15分）
21—25 BCBCD 26—30 CAACB 31—35 DDCDB 三、完形填空）每小题1.5分，共30分）
36—40 BDABD 41—45 DCABC 46—47 AB
48.and 49. who 50. They 51. how 52. like 53. never/not 54. If 55. a 四、阅读理解（每小题2分，共30分）
56—60 CDCDC 61—65 BCBDB 66—70 DCACA
五、阅读填空（每小题1分，共10分）
71. Benefits /Advantages/Importance 72. Concentrating 73. time management 74. present schedule 75. learning style 76. Making a list 77. confidence 78. sticking to 79. regularly 80. Finishing your work
六、回答问题（81、83每小题2分，82、84每小题3分。共10分）
81. He was/ became the first man to ski down the 8000 meters. /He was/became the first man to ski down Mount Everest.
82. He was the oldest person to climb Mount Everest successfully.
83. A 76-year-old Nepalese man had managed to reach the top of the mountain before him. 84. It is the“anti-ageing” cure for all his illnesses.
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