英语卷·2014届湖南省雅礼中学高三月考试卷(四)(2013.12)

2014年下学期雅礼中学高三年级9月月考英语试题考试时间：120分钟本卷满分：150分PartⅠ Listening Comprehension(30 marks)Section A （22.5 marks）Directions: In this section, you will 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.Section B（7.5 marks）Directions: In this section, you will hear a short passage. listen carefully and then fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Fill in each blank with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.You will hear the short passage TWICE.Part Ⅱ Language Knowledge (45 marks)Section A (15 marks)Directions: For each of the following unfinished sentences there are four chokes marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence.21．The experts along with the head teacher _____ discussing JK Rowling’s works ______that _______ popular among students.A. is; areB. are; isC. are; areD. is; is22．Mr. Simpson prefers a restaurant in a small town to ____ in so large a city as New York．A．this B．one C．it D．that23．The question came up at the meeting _____ we had not enough money to do the research.A. whetherB. thatC. ifD. what24．___ surprised me most was ____ he was too late for the important meeting, for he was chairman of it.A. What; whyB. That; howC. What; howD. That; why25．The teachers in Yali work harder than ever before, their working conditions and salaries greatly ．A．improve B．improvingC．improved D．being improved26．Keeping a balance of work, rest and diet, and having ______ exercise will save people from illnesses．A．appropriate B．accurate C．fierce D．temporary27. The school rules state that no child _______ be allowed out of the school during the dayunless they are with an adult.A. shallB. willC. needD. might28. I tried every means to reach my goal but failed. So desperate ______ that I almost lost heart.A. I did feelB. did I feelC. felt ID. I felt29. I feel a little sad and annoyed when I think of many cases students obviously knew a lot of English words and expressions but couldn’t write a good essay.A. whyB. whichC. asD. where30. Although most of them have no doubt ____ he will pass the exam, I still think there issomething about _____ he has really got everything ready.A. whether; thatB. that; whetherC. that; thatD. whether; whether31．It is better to ask someone for advice rather than _____ something.A．risk doing B．to risk doingC．risk to do D．to risk to do32．He is too busy these days. I don’t know if he _____ to my birthday party or not tomorrow evening.A. comeB. comesC. will comeD. is coming33．“Look! Everything here is under construction.”“What is the small building that______for?”A. is being buildingB. has been builtC. is builtD. is being built34．It has been raining for a day, but even though it hadn’t rained, we _____ there by tomorrow.A. can’t getB. won’t getC. hadn’t gotD. wouldn’t get35. I don’t think it easy, even if we work hard, _____ the South Korea and the North Koreato sit down to talk at present.A. persuadedB. to persuadeC. persuadeD. persuadingPart ⅡSection 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 the word or phrase that best fits the context.“Kevin, we are getting a divorce,” said my mother. My heart plunged(下沉). I was 9 years old and I thought that my life was going to fall apart. My brother and I were going to move with my mother to southern California. My dad was to 36 in New Jersey because of work. My family was splitting apart.Now that my mom is a single parent, I do my own 37 , make dinner and do extra chores around the house. Although it was hard at first, I now recognize the positive 38 that this responsibility had on me. My mother gave me these chores and duties so that I would learn to become 39 and trustworthy.I strive(努力) to display these 40 in all aspects of my life, and have seen the benefits. When I was only 11 years old, my 41 told me that he was selecting me as soccer teamcaptain because of my determination and ability to get my teammates to 42 themselves. We lost the championship, but I won the fair play award for keeping my team together.I am always 43 to be an individual and not participate in anything that I feel is wrong. I am, for example, extremely proud of my decision not to drink alcohol. Personally, I don’t feel the need to drink to have fun, and I stand by my decision even when others try to 44 me.My mom and dad both found new partners and happily remarried. I am still close to my father, even though he lives 4,800 km away. I thou ght my parents’ divorce was going to be the worst thing that ever happened to me. Ironically (讽刺的是), it turned out to be the 45 . I wasn’t willing to let it ruin my life without putting up a fight, and neither was my family.At age 9, I struggled with the confusion and 46 of divorce. Today, at age 16, I understand that 47 can bring opportunity and success, and that hard work, determinationand self-control can turn your worst time into your best time.36. A. drop B. remain C. call D. break37. A. housework B. farming C. cooking D. laundry38. A. attitude B. experience C. effect D. situation39. A. self-centered B. self-absorbed C. self-disciplined D. self-concerned40. A. skills B. difficulties C. emotions D.qualities41. A. father B. headmaster C. brother D. coach42. A. enjoy B. teach C. prove D.push43. A. determined B. reminded C. relieved D. amazed44. A. cheat B. pressure C. please D. delight45. A. best B. worst C. busiest D. first46. A. pain B. memory C. significance D. emergency47. A. barriers B. families C. parents D. routinesSection C(12 marks)Directions: Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the context.When it comes to honesty, quite a lot of people believe 48 is greatly important to a person’s character and success. They base their ideas on the following reasons: firstly, successful business owes much 49 honesty; secondly, great people in history like Abraham Lincoln and General Washington set us good examples of being honest. They were great50 they were honest.51 , some people believe honesty is becoming out of date. Their reasons run as follows: to begin with, cheating at exams is becoming 52 common practice; in addition, some singers and movie stars cheat at taxes; last but not least, m ost people don’t have a belief. Therefore, they do 53 they want to.It is high time we built our honesty system. 54 should take effective steps to change the situation. For example, kids should be taught to tell the truth. What’s more,strict rules and laws should be carried 55 to stop people cheating at exams and taxes, and so on.Part Ⅲ Reading Comprehension (30 marks)Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished .statements For each of them there are four chokes marked A. B. C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage.AIngrid Stone is the queen of complaints. The determined woman has written letters of complaint for more than 30 years. And it has become the woman’s campaign against poor service. Ingrid has become one of the most successful complainers in Britain.“My father and my grandfather have alw ays been people who believe strongly in saying what you think. I think I must have inherited the genes,” says Ingrid. One thing is certain: Ingrid Stone is very good at complaining. “I complain about just anything, but it has to be with good reason. If you are dissatisfied, don’t suffer in silence and just stand up for yourself.”Over the years, Ingrid has fired off hundreds of complaint letters to companies: Apple (a faulty MacBook), British Airways (delayed flights), and even the makers of a brand of fly paper, which wasn’t sticky enough to trap its victims. Of course, Ingrid has been taken seriously by the companies she has targeted.Friends have been quick to capitalize on Ingrid’s talent for complaining. They would come to her, whenever they have problems. Her talent for complaining has even landed her a book deal —Letters of a Dissatisfied Woman, a collection of her best letters. It will be published later this year.But there is one person who is not so impressed by Ingrid’s hobby, her husband. “I th ink he still gets embarrassed by it,” says Ingrid. “He’s not the complaining sort. In the beginning, if I complained about something in a restaurant, he would be totally shocked. I think he’s accepted it now.”While Ingrid laughs about her hobby, it is cle ar she takes it very seriously. “In a sense, I think it’s really very important,” she says. “As consumers, people don’t have the money to spend on bad services and products. Business can’t afford to have bad services and products, because we will just stop using them.”56. According to the passage, Ingrid Stone .A. has complained to one company for many yearsB. keeps in touch with friends by writing lettersC. has written letters of complaint for many yearsD. is the most successful businesswoman in Britain57. The underlined sentence in Paragraph 2 shows .A. the reason why she likes to complainB. the ways she complainsC. the companies she complains toD. the reason why she succeeds58. What does the underlined phrase “capitalize on” (Para. 4) probably mean?A. Look down upon.B. Make full use of.C. Put up with.D. Say no to.59. seemed to be embarrassed by Ingrid’s hobby of complaining.A. Her fatherB. Her grandfatherC. Her husbandD. Her friends60. Which of the following statements is TRUE?A. Ingrid Stone is a woman without the sense of right and wrong.B. All companies are not happy with what Ingrid has done.C. Ingrid has been tired of writing complaint letters.D. People will see Ingri d’s complaint letters in a book.BMiddle-class parents, who shout at their teenage children, are increasing their risk of depression and troubled behavior. Even if parents enjoy a close relationship with their son and daughter, harsh verbal discipline (严厉的口头惩戒) was found to have a bad impact on their teens’ emotional development. This form of discipline can vary from yelling and shouting at a child, to swearing and using words to shame them.Scientists looked at 976 families in the US, most of which were middle-class. During the experiment, teens and their parents completed surveys over a two-year period on topics, which were related to their mental health and the quality of the parent-child relationship.About 90 percent of parents admit using harsh verbal discipline towards their children. They found that many parents changed from physical to verbal discipline as their children entered adolescence. If parents use such punishment when their child is 13, the teen is more likely to have behavioral or emotional problems later on, such as stealing, telling lies or fighting.There’s no doubt that parents’ harsh verbal discipline is damaging to the developing adolescent. The thought that harsh discipline is without consequence, once there is a strong parent-child bond, is quite wrong, because parents’ warmth can’t lessen the effects of harsh verbal discipline.Indeed, harsh verbal discipline appears to be harmful in all cases. Not only does harsh verbal discipline appear to be useless at dealing with behavior issues, it may actually add tothe problem. Even if the parents were close to their child, this form of discipline still caused emotional damage. Parents’ hostility (敌意) could actually lead to an increase in the risk of adolescent conduct problems.Dr Wang suggests parents, who want to discipline their teenage children, would benefit by talking with them about their concerns and the consequences of the behavior. The findings could influence future parenting programs, as well as encourage other methods of punishment rather than shouts and insults.61. What’s the passage mainly about?A. How to build a good parent-child relationship.B. What parents should do to help their teenagers.C. Why shouting makes teenagers worse.D. How to get on with the teenagers.62. According to the passage, when children enter adolescence, their parents will .A. change from physical to verbal disciplineB. give them more freedom than beforeC. respect them as adultsD. not punish them any more63. Which of the following statements is TRUE?A. Parents’ warmth can lessen the effects of harsh verbal discipline.B. Harsh discipline works well once there is a strong parent-child bond.C. Parents should often talk with children about their concerns.D. Punishment can help teenagers develop well.64. The passage is most probably intended for .A. the troubled teenagersB. children from middle-class familiesC. the teachers in schoolD. parents having teenage children65. What is the author’s attitude to the verbal di scipline?A. Objective (客观的).B. Critical.C. Doubtful.D. Supportive.CWhat will you do after your house catches fire? Here are some tips after you locate your exit and prepare your key.Become familiar with your room. See if your bathroom has a vent (通风口); all do, but some have electric motors. If you decide to remain in your room, turn it on to help remove the smoke. Take a good look at the window in your room. Now open the window and look outside. Get a good mental picture of what is outside; it may come in handy. It is important to know how to open and close your window.Many people have defended themselves quite nicely in their rooms, and so can you. One of the first things you will want to do is open the window to vent the smoke. Do not break the window: the broken glass from the window can be very dangerous. Besides, if you break your window, say with a chair, you could hit a fireman on the street below. If there is fresh air outside, leave the window open, but keep an eye on it. At this point, most people would stay at the window, waving madly, while their room continues to fill with smoke if the fire burns through, but you must be aggressive and fight back.Here are some things you can do, in any order you choose: if the room phone works, let someone know you are in there. Open the bathroom vent. Fill the bath with water (do not get into it —it is for fire fighting; you’d be surprised how many people try to save themselves by getting into a tub of water — which is how you cook crabs as well!). Wet some sheets or towels, and stuff the cracks of your door to keep out the smoke. With your ice-bucket, bail (舀水) the water from the bath onto the door to keep it cool. Feel the walls: if they are hot, bail water onto them too. Keep it wet; keep everything wet. A wet towel tied around your nose and mouth is an effective filter (过滤器). If you swing a wet towel around the room, it will help clear the smoke.Use your imagination and you may come up with some tricks of your own. The point is there shouldn’t be any reason to panic; keep fighting until reinforcements (增援部队) arrive.66. According to the passage, if a fire broke out, you should .A. open the window and escape through itB. close the window in case that smoke comes inC. break the window but stay away from the broken glassD. open the window and fight back against the fire67. If you were stuck in a room in a fire, you should do the following EXCEPT .A. fill the tub with waterB. inform someone that you are stuckC. bail water onto the walls to keep them coolD. open the door to keep fresh air in68. The people who try to survive by getting into a tub of water would probably end up .A. being rescued finallyB. being killed by the fireC. saving themselves at lastD. keeping the fire away from them69. What is the purpose of tying a wet towel around your nose and mouth?A. To keep you cool.B. To filter the smoke.C. To protect you from the fire.D. To provide you with water.70. What’s the main idea of the passage?A. How to defend yourself in a room if you were stuck in a fire.B. What we should do to prevent a fire.C. How to become familiar with the room in a hotel.D. How to escape if a fire broke out in your room.Part IV Writing (45 marks)Section A (10 marks)Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in the numbered blanks by using the information from the passageWrite NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.Binge drinking used to mean drinking to excess (过度) over several days. Now, however, the term refers to the heavy consumption of alcohol over a short period of time.Alcohol stores, bars, and alcoholic drink companies make drinking seem attractive and fun. It’s easy for a high school student to get ca ught up in a social scene with lots of peer pressure. Certainly, one of the biggest areas of peer pressure is drinking.Other reasons why people drink include: they’re curious —they want to know what it’s like to drink alcohol. They believe that it will make them feel good, not realizing it could just so easily make them sick and hung-over (宿醉未醒的). They may look at alcohol as a way to reduce stress, even though it can end up creating more stress. They want to feel older.Many people don’t think about the n egative side of drinking. Although they think about the possibility of getting drunk, they may not give much consideration to being hung-over or sick.You may know from experience that drinking too much can lead to difficulty concentrating, memory faults, mood changes, and other problems that affect your day-to-day life. But binge drinking carries more serious and longer-lasting risks as well.If you think you have a binge-drinking problem, get help as soon as possible. The best approach is to talk to an adult you trust —if you can’t approach your parents, talk to your doctor, school counselor, church member, aunt, or uncle. It can be hard for some people to talk to adults about these issues, so an alternative could be a trusted friend or an elder sibling (兄弟姐妹) who is easy to talk to.Section B (10 mark.)Directions: Read the following passage. Answer the questions according to the informationgiven in the passage.The other day, when I went to a coffee shop for a cup of coffee, the shop was unusuallyquiet. A young lady and a gentleman who was in his late eighties were sitting in front of me.Being quite close to them, I heard their conversation by chance.According to their words and my profession as a woman reporter, it appeared that the ladywas a social worker, and that she had accompanied the old man to his doctor’s office earlierin the day. As they had lunch together, they discussed all about his eating habits and health.He was slim, but I concluded that his doctor was concerned about his diet, and the effect itwas having on his memory and on his blood pressure.As I listened from my table, I found myself touched by the patience and kindness in thewoman’s voice and tone. No matter how many times the man asked “why can’t I eat thesausages?” or declared “But I need the protein!”, she always calmly and gently redirectedhim back to the healthy meal they were sharing. To help him understand why he should keep ahealthy diet, she talked a bit about her elder brother who also had health problems, and herefforts to help him with his diet.Seeing her kindness and compassion (同情), I couldn’t help doing something. So afterfinishing my coffee, I bought a postcard and wrote a note to her, expressing how moved I wasby her service. Before I left, I gave her the card along with a lottery ticket (奖券) I put inside. I wish her and that lovely gentleman all the best.81. What did the woman and the gentleman do earlier that day? (No more than 7 words)____________________________________________________________82. According to the author, why should the man pay attention to his diet? (No more than 12 words)___________________________________________________________83. Why did the woman give the example of her brother to the man? (No more than 14 words)___________________________________________________________84. How did the author express her best wishes to the woman and the man? (No more than 12 words)___________________________________________________________Section C (25 marks)Directions: Write an English composition according to the instructions given below in Chinese.近来，各中学在组织学生外出春游或秋游时因各种原因常常会陷入两难选择。

2014年湖南省普通高中学业水平考试试卷英语第一部分听力技能（共两节，满分20分）第一节听力理解（共16小题；每小题1分，满分16分）听下面一段对话，回答第1小题。

1.What makes Tim upset?A. The chemistry test.B. The physics test.C. The maths test.听下面一段对话，回答第2小题。

2.Where is the man going?A. To the teacher’s office.B. To the bus stop.C. To the hotel.听下面一段对话，回答第3小题3.Whom will the man buy a T-shirt for?A. His mother.B. His father.C. His brother.听下面一段对话，回答第4小题4.How many children are there in Ann’s family?A. one.B. Two.C. Three.听下面一段对话，回答第5小题5.When will the two speakers meet?A. At 9.30 a.m.B. At 9.00 a.m.C. At 8.30 a.m.听下面一段对话，回答第6-7小题6.What is the weather like tomorrow?A. Foggy.B. Windy.C. Sunny.7. How does the woman know the weather?A. By watching TV.B. By listening to the radio.C. By reading newspapers.听下面一段对话，回答第8-10小题8.Which country is the new student from?A.America.B. China.C. Italy9.What’s the relationship between the two speakers?A. Workmates.B. Strangers.C. Classmates.10. Who wants to go to China?A. The boy.B. The girl.C. The new student. 听下面一段对话，回答第11-13小题11. Which subject does the woman want to improve?A. Her English.B. Her Spanish.C. Her Franch.12. Who gives the woman the advice?A. Mr. Green.B. Mr. Black.C. Mr. Jackson.13. What does the men suggest the woman getting?A. An MP4.B. A mobile phone.C. A dictionary.听下面一段对话，回答第14-16小题14. Why can't Lin Lin go to Nan Nan’s birthday party?A. Because she is too busy.B. Because she doesn’t like parties.C. Because her parents don’t allow her to.15. Who usually buys the clothes for Lin Lin?A. Her mother.B. Her father.C. Her sister.16. What can Lin Lin do with her friends on Sunday nights?A. Buy new clothes.B. Play sports.C. See movies.第二节笔录要点（共4小题；每小题1分，满分4分）Car Problems in China第二部分知识运用（共两节，满分20分）第一节单项填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）从A、B、C、D选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

2014年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试（湖南卷)英语Part I Listening Comprehension (30 marks)Section A (22.5 marks)Directions: In this section,you will 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.Example:When will the magazine probably arrive?A. Wednesday.B. Thursday.C. Friday.The answer is B.Conversation 11. What will the woman do first?A. Take a shower.B. Go camping.C. Set up a time.2. When will the man probably call the woman?A. Thursday.B. Friday.C. Sunday.Conversation 23. What is the man going to do?A, Have a coffee break. B. See a doctor. C. Buy a pet.4. What happened to the man?A. He fell ill.B. He lost his dog.C. He slept badly.Conversation 35. What is the woman?A. A bus driver.B. A waitress.C. A tour guide.6. What does the man want to get?A. Some gifts.B. A menu.C. A bus schedule.Conversation 47. What did the man do yesterday?A. He saw a movie.B. He watched TV.C. He visited some friends.8. What time will the speakers probably meet this Saturday evening?A. At 6:30.B. At 7:00.C. At 7:30.9. Which of the following will the man buy?A. Some drinks.B. A birthday cake.C. Concert tickets.Conversation 510. What is the woman doing now?A. She is serving a customer.B. She is conducting an interview.C. She is doing some recording.11 .When does the man go to the nursing home?A. Tuesdays.B. Thursdays.C. Sundays.12. Where will the man probably be working next Monday?A. At the airport nearby.B. In the studio next door,C. At the store downtown.Conversation 613. Why does the woman call the man?A. The oven doesn‟t work.B. The heater won‟t start.C. The plug is broken.14. Who will handle the problem first tomorrow evening?A. The woman.B. The man. C A worker.15. Who is the woman speaking to?A. Her husband.B. Her house owner.C. Her boss.Section B (7.5 marks)Directions: In this section, you will hear a short passage. Listen carefully and then Jill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Fill in each blank with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.You will hear the short passage TWICE.Voice Mail from Kelly Black1. Call Mr. Brown to 16___ the appointment time.2. E-mail the staff members about next week‟s 17__ .3. Ask the repairman to fix the broken 18 in the office.4. Give a list of all the employees to the __19____owner.5. Take 20 on the desk to the post office.Part II Language Knowledge (45 marks)Section A (15 marks)Directions: For each of the following unfinished sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and IX Choose the one that best completes the sentence.The wild flowers looked like a soft orange blanket the desert,A. coveringB. coveredC. coverD. to coverThe answer is A.21. Children, when by their parents, are allowed to enter the stadium.A. to be accompaniedB. to accompanyC. accompanyingD. accompanied22. If Mr. Dewey _____ present, he would have offered any possible assistance to the people there.A. wereB. had beenC. should beD. was23. ____your own needs and styles of communication is as important as learning to convey your affection and emotions.A. UnderstandingB. To be understoodC. Being understoodD. Having understood24. As John Lennon once said, life is_____ happens to you while you are busy making other plans.A. whichB. thatC. whatD. where25. — I‟ve prepared all kinds of food for the picnic.—Do you mean we_____ bring anything with us?A. can‟tB. mustn‟tC. shan‟tD. needn't26. You will never gain success you are fully devoted to your work.A. whenB. becauseC. afterD. unless27. There is no greater pleasure than lying on my back in the middle of the grassland, _____at the night sky.A. to stareB. staringC. stared D, having stared28. Since the time humankind started gardening, we _____to make our environment more beautiful.A. tryB. have been tryingC. are tryingD. will try29. Only when you can find peace in your heart _____good relationships with others.A. will you keepB. you will keepC. you keptD. did you keep30. What you‟re doing today important, because you‟re trading a day of your life for itA. MakeB. To makeC. MakingD. Made31.1 am looking forward to the day_____ my daughter can read this book and know my feelings for her.A. asB. whyC. whenD. where32. All we need _____ a small piece of land where we can plant various kinds of fruit trees throughout the growing seasons of the year.A. areB. wasC. isD. were33. It‟s not doing the things we like, but liking the things we have to do makes life happy.A. thatB. whichC. whatD. who34. Whenever you _____ a present, you should think about it from the receiver‟s point of view.A. boughtB. have boughtC. will buyD. buy35. _____ ourselves from the physical and mental tensions, we each need deep thought and inner quietness.A. Having freedB. FreedC. To freeD. FreeingSection 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 the word or phrase that best fits the context.The summer before I went off to college, Mom stood me in her usual spot behind the ironing board (烫衣板)and said, “Pay attention: I‟m going to teach you to iron.”Mom clearly explained her 36 for this lesson. I was going to be 37 and needed to learn this vital skill. Also, I would be meeting new people, and properly ironed clothes would help me make a good 38 .“Learn to iron a shirt,” Mom said, “and you can iron anything.”But ironing shirts was not 39 work. It didn‟t make use of long muscles we used to throw a baseball, and it wasn‟t a 40 operation like ice-skating. Ironing was like driving a car on a street that has a stop sign every 10 feet, Moreover, an iron produced steam and it carried an element of41 .If you touched the wrong part of it, you‟d get burnt. If you forgot to turn it off when you42 ,you might bum down the house.As for technique, Mom 43 me to begin with the flat spaces outward, always pushing the iron forward into wrinkled (有褶皱的）parts. Collars had to be done right. Mom said they wereclose to your face, where everyone would 44 them.Over the years, I‟ve learned to iron shirts skillfully, which gives me a sense of 45 Whatever failures I suffer in my life, an ironed shirt tells me I am good at something. 46 ,through ironing I‟ve learned the method for solving even the most troublesome problems. “47 wrinkles one a t a time,” as Mom might have said, “and before long everything will get ironed out.”36. A. reasons B. rules C. emotions D. methods37. A. helpful B. confident C. powerful D. independent38. A. conclusion B. suggestion C. impression D. observation39. A. useful B. easy C. special D. suitable40. A. direct B. single C. smooth D. strange41. A. doubt B. pressure C. surprise D. danger42. A. went away B. fell down C. jumped off D. looked up43. A. taught B. chose C. forced D. sent44. A. touch B. design C. see D. admire45. A. honesty B. freedom C. justice D. pride46. A. Instead B. Besides C. Otherwise D. However47. A. Make up B. Deal with C Ask for D. Rely onSection C (12 marks)Directions: Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the contextWe can choose our friends, but usually we cannot choose our neighbors. However, to get a happy home life, we have to get along with 48 as well as possible.An important quality in a neighbor is consideration for 49 . People should not do things 50 will disturb their neighbors unnecessarily. For example, television sets need not be played at full volume (音量）51 loud pop music should not be played very late at night. By avoiding things likely to upset your neighbors, you can enjoy 52 friendly relationship with them.An equally important quality is tolerance. Neighbors should do all they can to avoid disturbing other people, 53 there are times when some level of disturbance is unavoidable. 54 neighbors want to get along well with each other, they have to show their tolerance. In this way, everyone will live 55 peace.Part Ⅲ Reading Comprehension (30 marks)Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C andD. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage.AWant to improve your writing skills? New Writing South is directing the way!· Towner Writer Squad (班组）for kids aged 13-17Led by comedy and TV writer, Marian Kilpatrick, Towner Writer Squad will meet once a month at the contemporary art museum for 11 months, starting 12 October, 2014.The FREE squad sessions will include introductions to a wide range of writing styles, from poetry to play writing and lyrics (抒情诗）to flash fiction, to support the development of young writers.Application & SelectionIf you would like to apply to be part of the Towner Writer Squad, please send a sample piece of your writing (about 500 words), responding to the title…LUNCH,‟with your name, age, address and e-mail address to: debo@.Once all applications are in, you will be invited to an open selection event on 17 September,4-5pm, at the gallery of Towner. This will be an informal opportunity to meet the Squad Leader, Squad Associate and other young people.You will also have a chance to get to know the fantastic gallery space and get a taste of what‟s to come.Deadline for applications: 8 September, 2014For further information go to: /towner or or Any questions 一feel free to send your e-mail to Towner Writer Squad Associate: whame@﹡﹡﹡﹡﹡﹡﹡﹡﹡· Beginner Writing Project for kids aged 10-13Due to popular demand, a writing project will be started for eager beginners.Start time: 6 September, 2014Meet every other Saturday, 2-4 pm, at the Towner Study Centre.Study and write at your own pace 一you do not have to rush 一as you have a year to go through the project. Practise under the guidance of some experienced writers and teachers who can help you with basic writing skills. Most importantly, build confidence and have fun while writing!No previous experience or special background is required. Many others have been successful this way. If they can do it, why can‟t you?Fee: £179For more information go to: or 56. Towner Writer Squad will be started _______.A. to train comedy and TV writersB. to explore the fantastic gallery spaceC. to introduce a contemporary art museumD. to promote the development of young writers57. To join the Writer Squad, each applicant should first _______.A. provide a piece of their writingB. meet the Writer Squad LeaderC. offer their family informationD. complete an application form58. Applications for the Writer Squad should be e-mailed no later than _______.A. 6 September, 2014B. 8 September, 2014C. 17 September, 2014D. 12 October, 201459. What is most important for the beginners?A. Practising as much as possible.B. Gaining confidence and having fun.C. Studying and writing at their own pace.D. Learning skills from writers and teachers.60. More information about Beginner Writing Project can be found at _______.A. /townerB. C. D. BIn the mid-1950s, I was a somewhat bored early-adolescent male student who believed that doing any more than necessary was wasted effort. One day, this approach threw me into embarrassmentIn Mrs. Totten‟s eighth-grade math class at Central Avenue School in Anderson, Indiana, we were learning to add and subtract decimals (小数).Our teacher typically assigned daily homework, which would be recited in class the following day. On most days, our grades were based on our oral answer to homework questions.Mrs. Totten usually walked up and down the rows of desks requesting answers from student after student in the order the questions had appeared on our homework sheets. She would start either at the front or the back of the classroom and work toward the other end.Since I was seated near the middle of about 35 students, it was easy to figure out which questions I might have to answer. This particular time, I had completed my usual two or three problems according to my calculations.What I failed to expect was that several students were absent, which threw off my estimate. As Mrs. Totten made her way from the beginning of the class, I desperately tried to determine which math problem I would get. I tried to work it out before she got to me, but I had brain freeze and couldn‟t function.When Mrs. Totten reached my desk, she asked what answer I‟d got for problem No. 14. “I (I)didn‟t get anything,” I answered, and my face felt warm.“Correct,” she said.It turned out that the correct answer was zero.What did I learn that day? First, always do all your homework. Second, in real life it isn‟t always what you say but how you say it that matters. Third, I would never make it as a mathematician.If I could choose one school day that taught me the most, it would be that one.61. What does the underlined part in Paragraph 1 indicate?A. It is wise to value one‟s time.B. It is important to make an effortC. It is right to stick to one‟s belief.D. It is enough to do the necessary.62. Usually, Mrs. Totten asked her students to _______.A. recite their homework togetherB. grade their homework themselvesC. answer their homework questions orallyD. check the answers to their homework questions63. The author could work out which questions to answer since the teacher always _______.A. asked questions in a regular wayB. walked up and down when asking questionsC. chose two or three questions for the studentsD. requested her students to finish their usual questions64. The author failed to get the questions he had expected because _______.A. the class didn‟t begin as usualB. several students didn‟t come to schoolC. he didn‟t try hard to make his estimateD. Mrs. Totten didn‟t start from the back of the class65. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?A. An Unforgettable TeacherB. A Future MathematicianC. An Effective ApproachD. A Valuable LessonCThe behaviour of a building‟s users may be at least as important as its design when it comes to energy use, according to new research from the UK Energy Research Centre (UKERC). The UK promises to reduce its carbon emissions (排放）by 80 percent by 2050, part of which will be achieved by all new homes being zero-carbon by 2016. But this report shows that sustainable building design on its own —though extremely important- is not enough to achieve such reductions: the behaviour of the people using the building has to change too.The study suggests that the ways that people use and live in their homes have been largely ignored by existing efforts to improve energy efficiency (效率),which instead focus on architectural and technological developments.…Technology is going to assist but it is not going to do everything,‟ explains Katy Janda, a UKERC senior researcher, …consumption patterns of building users can defeat the most careful design.‟ In other words, old habits die hard, even in the best-designed eco-home.Another part of the problem is information. Households and bill-payers don‟t have the knowledge they need to change their energy-use habits. Without specific information, it‟s hard to estimate the costs and benefits of making different choices. Feedback (反馈）facilities, like smart meters and energy monitors, could help bridge this information gap by helping people see how changing their behaviour directly affects their energy use; some studies have shown that households can achieve up to 15 percent energy savings using smart meters.Social science research has added a further dimension (方面）,suggesting that individuals‟behaviour in the home can be personal and cannot be predicted 一whether people throw open their windows rather than turn down the thermostat (恒温器) , for example.Janda argues that education is the key. She calls for a focused programme to teach people about buildings and their own behaviour in them.66. As to energy use, the new research from UKERC stresses the importance of________.A. zero-carbon homesB. the behaviour of building usersC. sustainable building designD. the reduction of carbon emissions67. The underlined word “which” in Paragraph 2 refers to”________.”A. the waysB. their homesC. developmentsD. existing efforts68. What are Katy Janda‟s words mainly about?A. The importance of changing building users, habits.B. The necessity of making a careful building design.C. The variety of consumption patterns of building users.D. The role of technology in improving energy efficiency.69. The information gap in energy use _______.A. can be bridged by feedback facilitiesB. affects the study on energy monitorsC. brings about problems for smart metersD. will be caused by building users‟ old habits70. What does the dimension added by social science research suggest?A. The social science research is to be furthered.B. The education programme is under discussion.C. The behaviour of building users is unpredictable.D. The behaviour preference of building users is similar.Part IV Writing (45 marks)Section A (10 marks)Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in the numbered blanks by using the information from the passage.Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.Many of us invest valuable time, energy and money planning our vacations. We do this because we know for sure that going on vacations must be good for us. Research proves this feeling without a doubt. Vacations help us perform better at work, improve our sleep quality and cushion us against depression.Yet, despite these benefits, many of us return home with a feeling that our last vacation was OK - but not great. In order to change this, some mistakes should be avoided. A classic one for vacation planners is attempting to maximize value for money by planning trips that have too many components (组成部分)• Perhaps you‟re planning a trip to Europe, seven cities in 10 days, and you realize it will cost only a little more to add two more destinations to the list Sounds fine in theory, but hopping from one place to the next hardly gives an opportunity to experience what psychologists call mindfulness - time to take in our new surroundings, time to be present and absorb our travel experiences. Another mistake is that we worry too much about strategic issues such as how to find a good flight deal, how to get from A to B, or which destinations to add or subtract from our journey. These issues may seem important, but our psychological state of mind is far more important.Actually, vacation happiness is based on the following top rules. First, choose your travel companions wisely, because nothing contributes more significantly to a trip than the right companions. Second, don‟t spend your vacation time in a place where everything is too expensive so as to maintain a positive mood. Third, shop wisely, for meaningful experiences provide more long-term happiness than physical possessions.Section B (10 marks)Directions: Read the following passage. Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage.Kids and PondsYears ago there was a group of kids who would hang around at some local ponds in the woods near their houses in Warwick, Rhode Island. In summer they caught frogs and fish. When winter arrived they couldn‟t wait to go skating. Time passed, and the ponds became the only open space for the kids to enjoy themselves in that neighborhood.One day, a thirteen-year-old boy from this group of kids read in the local newspaper that a developer wanted to fill in the ponds and build over a hundred small houses called condominiums. So the boy went door to door and gathered more than two hundred signatures (签名）to stop the development A group of citizens met and decided to support him.At the meeting of the town planning board (委员会),the boy was quite nervous at first and spoke very softly. But when he saw the faces of his friends and neighbors in the crowd and thought about what was happening to their favorite ponds, his voice grew louder. He told the town officials that they should speak for the citizens. He also insisted that they should leave enough space for children. A few days later, the developer stopped his plan.Nine years later, when that teen was a senior in college, he was informed that the developer was back with his proposal to build condominiums. Now twenty-two years old, he was studying wetlands ecology. He again appeared before the town planning board. This time as an expert witness, he used environmental protection laws to explain restrictions on development in and around wetlands and the knowledge of wetlands ecology to help improve the development. Finally some condominiums were built, but less than half the number the developer wanted. The ponds where those kids used to hang around were protected by a strip of natural land, and are still theretoday.81. What did the kids like to do at the local ponds in winter?(No more than 6 words) (2 marks) _______________________________________________________________________________ 82. How did the boy win the citizens‟ support?(No more than 10 words) (2 marks) _______________________________________________________________________________ 83. What did the boy tell the town officials?(No more than 16 words) (3 marks) _______________________________________________________________________________ 84. What helped the boy to protect the ponds successfully nine years later?(No more than 12 words) (3 marks) _______________________________________________________________________________Section C (25 marks)Directions: Write an English composition according to the instructions given below.学校正在组织科技创新大赛,你想为日常生活中某件物品（如钢笔、书包、鞋子……)设计添加新功能来参赛。

〔湖南卷〕2014年高考英语分类汇编〔2014高考真题+模拟新题〕O1完形填空ⅠO1[2014·湖南卷]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 the word or phrase that best fits the context.The summer before I went off to college, Mum stood me in her usual spot behind the ironing board(烫衣板) and said, “Pay attention: I'm going to teach you to iron.〞Mum clearly explained her __36__ for this lesson. I was going to be __37__ and needed to learn this vital skill. Also, I would be meeting new people, and properly ironed clothes would help me make a good __38__.“Learn to iron a shirt，〞Mum said, “and you can iron anything.〞But ironing shirts was not __39__ work. It didn't make use of long muscles we used to throw a baseball，and it wasn't a __40__ operation like ice­skating. Ironing was like driving a car on a street that has a stop sign every 10 feet. Moreover，an iron produced steam and it carried an element of __41__. If you touched the wrong part of it, you'd get burnt. If you forgot to turn it off when you __42__，you might burn down the house.As for technique, Mum __43__ me to begin with the flat spaces outwards, always pushing the iron forward into wrinkled(有褶皱的) parts. Collars had to be done right. Mum said they were close to your face, where everyone would __44__ them.Over the years, I've learned to iron shirts skilfully, which gives me a sense of __45__ .Whatever failures I suffer in my life, an ironed shirt tells me I am good at something. __46__， through ironing I've learned the method for solving even the most troublesome problems. “__47__ wrinkles one at a time，〞 as Mum might have said, “and before long everything will get ironed out.〞36. A. reasons B. rulesC. emotionsD. methods37. A. helpful B. confidentC. powerfulD. independent38. A. conclusion B. suggestionC. impressionD. observation39. A. useful B. easyC. specialD. suitable40. A. direct B. singleC. smoothD. strange41. A. doubt B. pressureC. surpriseD. danger42. A. went away B. fell downC. jumped offD. looked up43. A. taught B. choseC. forcedD. sent44. A. touch B. designC. seeD. admire45. A. honesty B. freedomC. justiceD. pride46. A. Instead B. BesidesC. OtherwiseD. However47. A. Make up B. Deal withC. Ask forD. Rely on【要点综述】本篇是一篇夹叙夹议类文章。

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PARTⅡLAGUAGE KNOWLEDGE (45 marks)Section A (15 marks)21. The women carrying babies and luggage, come in first, _____?A. will youB. will theyC. don’t theyD. don’t you22. One more week, ____ we will accomplish the task.A. orB. andC. ifD. so that23. The farm as well as its neighboring hills we once spent so much time on ___ on a new look as recently as last year. A. having taken B. is taken C. taking D. has taken24. The rich, for ____ money was not a problem, wanted to buy the whole building in this area if possible. A. their B. his C. whom D. whose25. There were two rooms in the house, _____ served as a kitchen.A. the smaller one of whichB. the smaller oneC. the smaller of themD. and the smaller one of which26. You can use a large plastic bottle, with its top ____, as a pot to grow young plants in.A. cutting offB. cut offC. to cut offD. being cut off27. The only criterion for including a paper in this kind of books _____ its high quotability（引用）. We don't want anything that few experts lay their eyes on.A. hasB. haveC. isD. are28. No sooner ____ finished watching that programme about those extinct species, than she decided to join the Wildlife Conservation Organization.A. he finishedB. has he finishedC. did he finishD. had he finished29. ____ the extraordinary beauty of Changling is the Ling’en Palace, known for its simple design and painted ceiling. A. Adding B. Adding to C. Added D. Added to30. During the game, the coach looked ________ he had eaten a lemon, probably because he knew his team was playing poorly. A. in that B. in case C. as though D. even though 31. When the Americans objected to this, the British would not compromise, but ________ control over their American colonies instead, taking away many of their rights, and ________soldiers there in order to make sure that the people would obey them.A. increase; stationingB. increasing; stationC. increased; stationingD. increased; stationed32. The students invited to the Halloween party may dress________ they please.A. whateverB. whereverC. wheneverD. however33. In the experiment, we are often waken up twice a night and asked what we ________.A. have been dreamingB. had dreamtC. are dreamingD. will dream34. I________ no to his conditions, and I________ such trouble now.A. could say；wouldn't be inB. could have said；wouldn't be inC. could say；wouldn't have been inD. could have said；wouldn't have been in35. Did you take enough money with you? —No, I needed ________ I thought I would.A. no so much asB. as much asC. much more thanD. much less than Section B (18 marks)In June 2008, when looking at my appointment book, I found I had only two customers all month. Starting my speech pathology (病理学) practice in 2000, I gradually grew the business to 13 employees. However, by last year, people weren’t paying for 36 treatment the way theyhad been, for the insurance companies were tightening their belts. Therefore, I 37 my own pay by 20% in order not to let anyone go. My husband Brian, who had been working in military intelligence for 20 years 38 staying home with our kids, tried to rejoin the workforce.We’ve always been interested in food safety an d in 39 the kids where their food comes from. We prefer fresh vegetables from small farms. I had 40 chickens while growing up in nearby Little Rock city. So we wondered 41 we began developing farming.We started with two pigs. When a local farmer 42 we breed laying hens because there was a market for fresh eggs, we finally reached an agreement. Brian built cages with wheels so that we could move our chickens around on fresh grass 43 our seven acres of land, and we bought more animals. It was scary and 44 . What should we do if no one bought anything?But people did purchase. The local farmer took 45 to sell to his costumers, and today he buys about 30 dozen a week from us. At farmers’ market, we sell out completely, earning $300 to $500 a day. In the following year, the farm should gross about $40,000. To my 46 , the children assisted us, which is 47 because we have to take care of 570 laying hens and 300 chickens. On the farm, we not only enjoy happy life but also experience physically well-pleasing work, which I’m grateful for.36. A. expression B. body C. behavior D. speech37. A. cut B. gave C. lost D. sat38. A. as B. until C. before D. after39. A. praising B. encouraging C. educating D. understanding40. A. bought B. cooked C. observed D. raised41. A. as if B. even if C. only if D. what if42. A. asked B. insisted C. ordered D. complained43. A. through B. across C. over D. above44. A. cheerful B. stressful C. powerful D. hopeful45. A. hens B. pigs C. vegetables D. eggs46. A. satisfaction B. sadness C. regret D. anger47. A enjoyable B. important C. skillful D. DifficultSection C (12 marks)From October 1 to 3, around 3.8 million out-of-town tourists flooded to Shanghai over the 48 three days of the National Day holiday. Nanjing Road and the Bund remained 49 most popular spots with locals and tourists alike. Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street attracted 5.8 million tourists, 50 3.2 million were recorded at the Bund.The city is expected to receive 8 million tourists by Monday, the last day of the weeklong holiday break. 51 ensure the safety of pedestrians crossing streets to reach the Bund, 4, 000 police officers were sent to the area. From 4:30pm to 11pm, 52 stood in line at the sides of zebra crossings, keeping vehicles and pedestrians 53. Across the Huangpu River, the Oriental Pearl TV Tower took measures to limit numbers. Even so, visitors 54 wanted to get to the top of the city landmark had to queue for four hours. 55 can imagine what it will be like in this city next year.PART ⅢREADI NG COMPREHENTION (30 marks)AThe 1800s saw many firsts, including the invention of the bicycle and ready-to-eat cereal. Another interesting event also debuted （首次登场）i n the 1800s. In 1888, the world’s first beauty contest was held in Spa, Belgium. Though little is known about that first competition, the idea caught on. Today, beauty contests can be found in countries from Argentina to Zambia.Most people agree that the business of beauty contests began in America. In 1921, local businessmen in Atlantic City, New Jersey, wanted summer tourists to stay longer. So they came up with the idea of beauty pageant. The pageant was successful, and 100,000 tourists stayed to see the first “Miss America” crowned.After a few years, the annual event no longer focused only on girl’s beauty. A talent competition was added in 1938. And not long after that, college scholarships became the official contest prize. These were just the beginning of the changes for the beauty contest industry.From the mid-to late-20th century, beauty contests began popping up everywhere. In 1951, the Miss World Pageant got its start in London. Over time, this contest has changed its focus from beauty alone to beauty and intelligence. Miss Universe began in 1952, Miss International in 1960 and Miss Earth in 2001. Today, these still are considered the four most famous international beauty contests.Through the years, controversy has surrounded beauty contests. Many people have objected to women competing in swimsuits as it only calls attention to one’s looks. Outside pressure and changes in society, therefore, brought about changes in the beauty contest world. Today, women are judged on areas other than just appearance. These include intelligence, speaking ability, poise and talent.The women who compete in the pageants are often asked why they do it. Many say it’s because the contests build their confidence and public speaking skills and offer scholarships. Today, millions of women worldwide compete for these very reasons.56. What would be the best title for the passage?A. The origin of beauty contestsB. A look at beauty contestsC. Famous international beauty contestsD. The success of beauty contests57. Where was the first beauty contest in the world held?A. In BelgiumB. In AmericaC. In EnglandD. In Argentina58. According to the passage, the beauty contest in New Jersey in 1921 was held to ________.A. find out who was the most beautiful girlB. promote local tourism developmentC. attract tourists to settle in Atlantic CityD. spread the idea of Miss America59. The underlined phrase “popping up” in the fourth paragraph probably means _________.A. succeedingB. holdingC. appearingD. forming60. What is the fifth paragraph mainly about?A. Argument about beauty contestsB. Changes in women’s clothesC. What women compete forD. How women are judgedBHidden Valley and a handful of other "culture camps" serving families with children from overseas reflect the huge rise in the number of foreign adoptions, from 7,093 in 1990 to 15,774 last year. After cutting through many troublesome procedures, due to different customs andcultures, parents often come home to find a new dilemma(进退两难的窘境). "At first you think, 'I need a child'," says Sandy Lachter of Washington, D.C., who with her husband, Steve, adopted Amelia, 5, from China in 1995. "Then you think, 'What does the child need?'"The culture camps give families a place to find answers to those kinds of questions. Most grew out of local support groups; Hidden Valley was started last year by the Boston chapter of Families with Children from China, which includes 650 families. While parents address weighty issues like how to raise kids in a mixed-race family, their children just have fun riding horses, singing Chinese songs or making scallion pancakes.The camp is a continuation of language and dance classes many of the kids attend during the year. "When we rented out a theater for 'Mulan,' it was packed," says Stephen Chen of Boston, whose adopted daughter Lindsay is 4. Classes in Chinese language, art and calligraphy are taught by experts, like Renne Lu of the Greater Boston Chinese Cultural Center. "Our mission is to preserve the heritage," Lu says.Kids who are veteran（经验丰富的）campers say the experience helps them understand their complex heritage. Sixteen-year-old Alex was born in India and adopted by Kathy and David Brinton of Boulder, Colo., when he was 7. "I went through a stage where I hated India, hated everything about it," he says. "You just couldn't mention India to me." But after six sessions at the East India Colorado Heritage Camp, held at Snow Mountain Ranch in Estes Park, Colo., he hopes to travel to India after he graduates from high school next year.Camp can be a learning experience for the whole family. Whitney Ning, 23, a counselor for four years, says the Korea Heritage Camp helped her become closer to her parents. "They were hesitant at first," she says, "but when they saw how much it meant to me, they became very supportive." Sometimes the most direct route around the world is across a campfire.61.Why do American parents come to Hidden Valley？A.It has a large gathering of adopted children.B. Parents want to find a place to exchange their ideas.C. It can ensure the adopted kids as well as their parents a learning experience.D. It is a very good place for relaxation.62. Which of the following is NOT the advantage of the culture camp?A. It well reflects the increasing foreign adoptions.B. Parents can find the answers to their questions in raising the adopted children.C. Children can learn a lot in culture camp.D. It helps the adopted children have a better understanding of their complex heritage.63. What is Alex's attitude toward India now?A. Strong disapproval.B. Much interest.C. Slight dislike.D. Enthusiastic support.64. The underlined sentence of the last paragraph most probably means _________.A. Through this camp the adopted kids knew better about American culture .B. If the adopted kids want to travel around the world, camping is the best choice.C. Through the camp the adopted kids can know better about Chinese culture.D. The camp helped adopted kids know more about their original culture, thus making the mixed-race family closer.65.What can we infer from the passage?A. Foreign adoption is a common phenomenon in America.B. Children can do whatever they want to do in the culture camp.C. Both parents and their adopted children can benefit from the culture camp.D. Children can receive best education in the culture camp.CAgricultural scientists are working to develop crop plants that use less water than those now grown. Almost sixty percent of the world's freshwater withdrawals from rivers, lakes and other water resources go towards irrigating fields. Scientists are using biotechnology as well as traditional breeding（繁殖）methods to develop water-saving crops to feed a growing world.Thomas Tommy Carter is a plant scientist in North Carolina working for the Agricultural Research Service in the United States Department of Agriculture. He leads Team Drought, a group of researchers at five universities. They have been using conventional breeding methods to develop soybeans that can grow well under dry conditions. Tommy started working on drought- resistant soybeans in 1981.His research has taken him as far as China, where soybeans have been grown for thousands of years.“Farmers in the United States, however, have grown soybeans for only about a century”Tommy Carter says, “the soybeans they grow are for the most part genetically similar.”More differences could better protect crops against climate changes that can reduce production. Those changes include water shortages which could result from global warming. The Agriculture Department has a soybean germplasm(胚种)collection, a collection of genetic material passed from one generation to the next. Members of Team Drought studied more than 2,500 examples from the collection. They looked at those from Asia and searched for germplasms that could keep plants from weakening and wilting during hot, dry summers in the United States.Tommy says they found only five, but these slow wilting lines can produce more than normal soybeans under drought conditions; the team is now doing field tests. The first breeding line is expected to be released next year for use by private seed companies and public soybean breeders. Scientists are also working on other plants that either use less water or use it better or both.66. Why can the soybeans in Asia do better under drought conditions?A. soybeans have been grown in Asia for thousands of yearsB. the germplasms are different from those in American soybeansC. Americans have been growing soybeans for a centuryD. the water shortage in Asia is much more serious than that in the US67. What are farming scientists doing to ensure feeding a growing world?A. they are using latest irrigating technology to increase the production.B. They are planting soybean germplasms in other countries.C. They are importing more drought-resistant soybeans from China.D. They are combining different ways to produce anti-drought crops.68. What can we learn from the passage?A. Team Drought is a group of scientists at five universities.B. Soybeans have been grown for a much longer time in China than in the United States.C. Germplasms have been found to keep 2,500 plants from weakening and wilting during hot, dry summers.D. The first breeding line has produced more than normal soybeans under drought conditions.69. What will the writer most probably write about next?A. Other crop plants that use less water.B. The conclusion that less water is needed for soybeans.C. More information about Tommy Carter's new soybeans.D. The reasons why climate changes have taken place.70. What is the main idea of the passage?A. Conventional methods of plants breedingB. Efforts to develop crops which use less waterC The history of soybean growing in ChinaD What some scientists are doing to change the climate PART ⅣWRITING (45 marks)Section A (10 marks)Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in the numbered blankets by using the information from the passage. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.Sister-city relationship is the relationship between different communities from different countries, which is beneficial to both sides. Often these partnerships are based on special projects or exchanges. People share their knowledge in areas like education, government, business or technology.Under this relationship, people can learn from each other and then solve problems together. They can also share an interest in other cultures as well as increase international understanding and friendship through educational, cultural and humanitarian activities. Citizen diplomats(外交官) could help build peace, too.Building sister-city relationships was one of the ideas put forward by President Eisenhower. On September 11 and 12, 1956, he established the program, the “People-to-People” program, at a White House conference.Soon, establishing sister-city relationship became very popular. Today, it is involved with programs in 134 countries. 700 American communities have partnerships with almost 1,800 communities in other countries. Atlanta, Georgia, for example, has 18 sister-city partnerships. One is with Brussels, Belgium. Another is with Lagos, Nigeria. These two relationships have existed for more than thirty years. The areas they involve include economic development and trade. Within the past fifteen years, more American cities have created partnerships in developing countries. Projects have involved water quality, health care and good government. In Africa, projects might also deal with AIDS and HIV.Some sister-city relationships are fifty years old. And now there are even “cyber sister citi es”—partnerships created over the Internet. They mainly develop their economy and culture. There are more than 100 cities developing this kind of relationship.Title: 71. ________Definition A win-win relationship between 72 .73 * to learn from each other and solve problems together; * to 74 ;* to increase international understanding and friendship; * to help build peaceDevelopment * Building sister-city relationships: 75 from President Eisenhower. *More and more cities have sister-cities all over the word.76 * Economic development and trade;* water quality health care and good government; * 77 .Popularity Number of Countries involved: 78 ;Partnerships: 700 American communities have partnerships with almost 1,800 communities in other countries.79 Definition: Partnerships created over 80 . Aim: to develop their economy and culture. Popularity: more than 100 cities involved.Section B (10 marks)Directions: Read the following passage. Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage and required words limit. Write your answers on your answer sheet.As a young man, Al was a skilled artist, a potter. He had a wife and two fine sons. One night, his older son developed a severe stomachache. Thinking it was only some common intestinal（肠的）disorder, neither Al nor his wife took the condition very seriously. But the disease was actually acute appendicitis (阑尾炎), and the boy died suddenly that night.Knowing the death could have been prevented if he had only realized the seriousness of the situation, Al's emotional health declined under the enormous burden of his guilt. To make matters worse his wife left him a short time later, leaving him alone with his six-year-old younger son. The hurt and pain of the two situations were more than Al could handle, and he became an alcoholic.As the alcoholism progressed, Al began to lose everything he possessed — his home, his land, his art objects, everything. Eventually Al died alone in a San Francisco motel room.When I heard of Al's death, I thought, “What a complete failure!” “What a totally wasted life”. As time went by, I began to re-evaluate my earlier harsh judgment. You see, I knew Al's now adult son, Ernie. He is one of the kindest, most caring, most loving men I have ever known. I watched Ernie with his children and saw the free flow of love between them. I knew that kindness and caring had to come from somewhere.I hadn't heard Ernie talk much about his father. One day I worked up my courage to ask him. "I'm really puzzled by something," I said. "I know your father was basically the only one to raise you. What on earth did he do so that you became such a special person?"Ernie sat quietly and reflected for a few moments. Then he said, "From my earliest memories as a child until I left home at 18, Al came into my room every night, gave me a kiss and said, 'I love you, son.'"Tears came to my eyes as I realized what a fool I had been to judge Al as a failure. He had not left any material possessions behind, but he had been a kind loving father, and he left behind one of the finest, most giving man I have ever known.81. Why was Al in guilt? (no more than 12 words)_____________________________________________________________________82. Where did Al die? (no more than 5words)_____________________________________________________________________83. What made Al addicted to alcohol? (no more than 10 words)_____________________________________________________________________84. Wha t did Al’s son Ernie learn from his father? (no more than 11 words)_____________________________________________________________________Section C (25 marks)Directions: Write an English composition according to the instructions given below in Chinese.假如你是李华。

雅礼中学2014届高三月考试卷(四)英语(考试范围：高考全部内容)本试卷分为四个部分，包括听力、语言知识运用、阅读和书面表达。

时量120分钟。

满分150分。

Part ⅠListening Comprehension (30 marks)Section A(22.5 marks)Directions: In this section, you w ill hear six con v ersations bet w een t w o speakers. For each con v ersation, there are se v eral questions and each question is follo w ed by three choices marked A，B and C. Listen carefully and then choose the best ans w er for each question.You w ill hear each con v ersation TWICE.EXAMPLE：When will the magazine probably arrive?A. Wednesday.B. Thursday.C. Friday.The answer is B.Conversation 1(C )1. What does the woman enjoy doing during her trips?A. Meeting different people.B. Trying the local food.C. Taking pictures.(A)2. Why does the man like the last photo best?A. It’s very amusing.B. It has beautiful scenery.C. His best friend is in it.Conversation 2(B)3. How old was the woman when she won the competition?A. 10.B. 11.C. 7.(C)4. What prize did the woman win?A. 20 dollars.B. Some books.C. A gift certificate.Conversation 3(B)5. Why does the man make his phone call?A. To buy a table.B. To reserve a table.C. To book a ticket.(C)6. What time do the speakers set at last?A. 7：00.B. 8：00.C. 9：00.Conversation 4(A)7. Where does this conversation take place?A. In a flat building.B. In the man’s office.C. In the woman’s house.(B)8. What is the woman looking for?A. A two­bedroom flat.B. A three­bedroom flat.C. A ground­floor flat.(C)9. What does the woman think of the flat?A. It is too small to live in.B. It is too expensive to buy.C. It is satisfying on the whole.Conversation 5(B)10. How does the man feel this evening?A. Tired.B. Unhappy.C. Disappointed.(A)11.Why doesn’t the man like his present job?A. He feels lonely.B. He has to work at night.C. His boss is strict with him.(C)12. What do we know about the man?A. He has to work every night.B. He is quiet in character.C. He doesn’t care about working at night.Conversation 6(A)13. Where did Andrew find the money?A. In a phone booth.B. On his way to school.C. Outside the newspaper office.(B)14. What did Andrew do after he found the money?A. He took the money to a nearby bank.B. He called the police.C. He looked for its owner.(A)15. What can be inferred from the conversation?A. A TV program covered Andrew’s story.B. The woman is grateful to Andrew.C. Andrew has a full­time job.Section B (7.5 marks)Directions: In this section, you w ill hear a short passage. Listen carefully and then fill in the numbered blanks w ith the information you ha v e heard. Fill in each blank w ith NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.Part ⅡLanguage Knowledge (45 marks)Section A (15 marks)Directions: For each of the follo w ing unfinished sentences there are four choices marked A，B，C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence.(C)21. When you think about your future career, remember that some glamorous jobs can be rather difficult and ________ some ordinary jobs can be quite important.A. whichB. whatC. thatD. when(C)22. In the video the bird is seen jumping up and down, ________his head back and forth, and flapping his wings to the song.A. has shakenB. to shakeC. shakingD. shakes(A)23. Mary is so devoted to whatever she is doing that it won’t be long ________she learns something well.A. beforeB. sinceC. whenD. as(D)24. This is a simple idea, ________ is hard to put into practice.A. oneB. thatC. itD. one that(D)25. We are now consuming these fuels at a much higher rate than they ________.A. producedB. being producedC. are producedD. are being produced(A)26. For a lot of people, stewardesses are the face of the airline. They ________ ideas of beauty, handsome salaries, freedom to travel and a glamorous lifestyle.A. have long been associated withB. had long been associated withC. have long associated withD. were long associated with(B)27. Life can be discouraging, but you don’t have to be discouraged. Even when there is no reason for joy, ________ truly joyful.A. does beB. do beC. beingD. to be(D)28. To become successful, you may find it important to read about successful people ________ how they achieve success.A. seeingB. being seenC. having seenD. to see(B)29. I learned Russian for 6 months at college. Because of no professional teachers, I ________ Russian again since then.A. had never learnedB. have never learnedC. never learnedD. was never learning(C)30. ________ in the east of the city, the new middle school is very beautiful, attracting more and more students from the other provinces.A. LocatingB. Being locatedC. LocatedD. To locate(C)31. The child tiptoed quietly to the bird, but ________ into the forest when he was about to catch it.A. flew it awayB. away flew itC. away it flewD. flew away it(D)32. Damage caused by flooding in the small town ________ by a government official, and the total loss was reported last Monday.A. is inspectedB. is being inspectedC. was being inspectedD. had been inspected(C)33. —When did you first pay a visit to America?—As early as the 1980s, but I ________ there for only a few weeks.A. had stayedB. would stayC. stayedD. were staying(C)34. I am so glad that my job interview ________ be so successful, which is far from my expectation.A. mightB. wouldC. shouldD. must(A)35. The whole street hasn’t been cleaned for a whole week, so the number of rats________ increasing and quantities of rubbish ________ been piled up.A. is; haveB. is; hasC. are; haveD. are; hasSection B (18 marks)Directions: For each blank in the follo w ing passage there are four w ords or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in the blank w ith the w ord or phrase that best fits the context.Time spent in a bookshop can be most enjoyable, whether you are a book-lover or merely you are there to buy a book as a present. Whatever the reason is, you can soon become totally __36__ of your surroundings.The desire to pick up a book with an attractive dust jacket is irresistible, although this method of selection ought not to be followed, as you might end up with a rather __37__ book.You soon become interested in some __38__or other, and usually it is only much later that you realize you have spent far too much time there and must __39__ off to keep some forgotten appointment—without buying a book, of course.This opportunity to __40__ the realities of everyday life is, I think, the main attraction of a bookshop. There are not many places where it is possible to do this. You can __41__ such places to your heart’s content. If it is a good shop, no assistant will have an inevitable greeting, “Can I help you, sir？”You finished browsing. Then, and only then, are his services __42__. Of course you may want to find out where a particular __43__ is, but when he has led you there, the assistant should __44__ carefully and look as if he is not interested in selling a single book.You have to be careful not to be __45__ by the variety of books in a bookshop. It is very easy to enter the shop looking for a book on ancient coins and to come out carrying one of the __46__ best-selling novels. This sort of thing can be very dangerous. Apart from running up a huge __47__，you can waste a great deal of time wandering from section to section.(B)36. A. unknown B. unaware C. uncommon D. unsuspecting(A)37. A. dull B. interesting C. precious D. valuable(D)38. A. magazine B. picture C. newspaper D. book(A)39. A. dash B. leave C. drop D. run(B)40. A. avoid B. escape C. miss D. break(B)41. A. search for B. wander round C. go to D. leave out(C)42. A. essential B. important C. necessary D. compulsory(D)43. A. district B. place C. region D. section(A)44. A. retire B. stand C. read D. work(D)45. A. cheated B. driven C. absorbed D. attracted(C)46. A. oldest B. dearest C. latest D. cheapest(C)47. A. cashes B. money C. account D. bankSection C (12 marks)Directions: Complete the follo w ing passage by filling in each blank w ith one w ord that best fits the context.Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strength. When you go 48.__through__ hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength. Don’t worry them because some of the most beautiful things 49.__that__ we have in life come from only changes and mistakes. Struggles increase your inner strength. You can’t always realize what you can do until you get 50.__a__ chance to actually do that. The hard times in your life give you the opportunity to prove 51.__yourself/yourselves__. Every struggle in your life makes you stronger and 52.__more__ confident and productive. Hard times help you realize your inner strength. Remember, hard times do 53.__not__ create heroes. It is during the hard times that the hero within us is revealed.Be strong, because things will get better one day. It might be stormy now, 54.__but__ it can’t rain forever. 55.__As__ a matter of fact, the most important lessons in your life are learned through hard times and struggles. So discover your inner strength and find out what you can do!Part ⅢReading Comprehension (30 marks)Directions: Read the follo w ing three passages. Each passage is follo w ed by se v eral questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A，B，C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information gi v en in the passage.AThe Yale Peabody Museum is open：Monday through Saturday 10：00 a．m. to 5：00 p．m.Sunday Noon to 5：00 p．m.The Museum is closed on New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.Admission Fees：$9.00 Adults$8.00 Senior citizens 65 years and over$5.00 Children ages 3 through 18, and college students with ID$4.00 Group admissionTo receive this reduced admission, groups must make a reservation at least 2 weekdays in advance. Group admission is only available with a written confirmation brought to the Museum at the time of the visit.More attention：>>>Some halls may be closed to the public on weekday mornings during the academic year for school group programs, so we recommend visiting after 1 p．m. on weekdays or at any time on the weekends.>>>There is no cafeteria or lunchroom at the Peabody. Information on local eating places is available through our Restaurant Guide or at the Admission Desk in the lobby. Visitors are welcome to picnic on thelawns around the Museum.>>>Photography with hand­held cameras is permitted in exhibition halls for personal use only; photography of The Age of Mammals is prohibited at all times. All other uses require the advance written permission of the Yale Peabody Museum.>>>Highlights Tours of the Museum are offered at no extra charge every Saturday and Sunday at 12：30 and 1：30 p．m. These 45-minute tours of the Yale Peabody Museum’s exhibition halls are led by one of our specially trained volunteer guides.>>>The Museum offers free individual admission on Thursday afternoons from 2：00 to 5：00 p．m. during the months of September to June.>>>Admission is free to any individual with a valid Yale ID. Check out a Peabody Museum pass at your local library. A Museum pass will give you $5 off each admission for up to 4 people. Ask for it at your local library.(B)56. To visit the museum, a 12-year-old six grader should pay________．A. 4 dollarsB. 5 dollarsC. 8 dollarsD. 9 dollars.(A)57. Visitors are allowed to have lunch ________．A. outside the museumB. in any hall of the museumC. in the cafeteria of the museumD. in the lunchroom of the museum(D)58. According to the passage, The Age of Mammals is most probably ________ in the museum.A. a bookB. a magazineC. a videoD. an exhibition hall(D)59. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?A. Admission for Yale students to visit the Museum is free.B. Extra money is supposed to be paid for guides while visiting the Museum.C. Some exhibition halls are not open Monday through Friday.D. Photography is not allowed in exhibition halls for commercial use.(C)60. The passage is written to ________．A. attract more visitors to the Yale Peabody MuseumB. introduce the exhibits in the Yale Peabody MuseumC. give instructions about visiting the Yale Peabody MuseumD. remind visitors how to get their admission to the Yale Peabody MuseumBThree boys and three girls were going to Lauderdale, Florida, dreaming of golden beaches as the gray cold of New York was left behind them. When the bus passed through New Jersey, they began to notice a man, who sat in front of them, dressed in a plain, ill-fitting suit, never moving, his dusty face masking his age.Shortly after a snack at the Howard Johnson’s outside Washington, they went back to the bus, and one of the girls sat beside him and introduced herself.“We’re going to Florida，” she said brightly. “I hear it’s really beautiful.”“It is，” he said quietly, as if remembering something he had tried to forget.“Want some wine？” she said.He smiled and took a full glass. After a while, slowly and painfully, he told his story. His name was Vingo and had been in jail in New York for the past four years. Last week he was released from imprisonment and now going home.“When I was in prison I wrote to my wife，” he said. “I told her that I was going to be away a long time, and that if she couldn’t stand it, she could just forget me; I’d understand. We used to live in Brunswick, just before Jacksonville, and there’s a big oak tree just as you come into town. Last week, I wrote her again.I told her that if she’d take me back, she should put a yellow handkerchief on the tree, and I’d get off and come home. If she didn’t want me, forget it, no handkerchief, and I’d go on through.”She told the others, and soon all of them were in it, caught up in the approach of Brunswick, waiting for the approach of the great oak tree. Now they were 10 miles from Brunswick, and then five. Then, suddenly, all of the young people were up out of their seats, screaming and shouting and crying, doing small dances of joy. The oak tree was covered with yellow handkerchiefs, 20 of them, 30 of them, maybe hundreds, a tree that stood like small flags of welcome flying in the wind. As the young people shouted, Vingo rose and made his way to the front of the bus to go home.(B)61. What attracted the six young people when their bus passed through New Jersey?A. The Howard Johnson’s.B. A poorly­dressed man.C. Golden beaches.D. A mysterious man with a mask.(D)62. It can be inferred from the short conversation between the girl and Vingo that ________．A. he had forgotten all his pastB. he hated talking with strangersC. he was a dangerous prisoner escaping from jailD. he was a man of few words but kind of friendly(D)63. Vingo wrote a letter to his wife before starting off to ________．A. ask for her forgivenessB. beg her to allow him back homeC. tie a yellow handkerchief to the oak treeD. make sure if she was still in love with him(C)64. Why did all the young people shout with joy when they arrived in Brunswick?A. They were only 5 miles away from their destination.B. They were surprised to see so many welcoming people.C. They were sure that Vingo’s wife was expecting him home.D. The oak tree was still standing there welcoming Vingo back home.(A)65. What can be the best title for the story?A. Going HomeB. An Oak TreeC. Yellow HandkerchiefsD. A Bus TripCWhen you look at yourself in the mirror, do you ever wonder why you look the way you do?No two faces look exactly alike, making a human face as unique as a fingerprint. Genetics (遗传学) obviously play a major role—no two faces share the same DNA. But even in identical twins, there are still small differences in their appearances. So what is it that makes each face different?The answer lies in a small piece of your DNA called a “gene enhancer”，according to a study published in Science. “There are thousands of enhancers in the human genome，” study leader Axel Visel,a researcher with Berkeley Lab. US. told Discovery.According to Visel, these DNA pieces act like switches, turning genes on and off and therefore determining whether a certain facial feature develops in a fetus (胎儿) while it is still in the womb (子宫)．What’s interesting about gene enhancers is that they don’t have to be found anywhere close to the genes they affect. They are able to control their targets from far away, which makes them even more influential.To test how powerful these special DNA pieces are in shaping the face, researchers deleted three of the gene enhancers in mice and compared them with normal mice at 8 weeks of age. The results showed that each enhancer deletion caused a distinct set of differences in the shape of the face—for example, causing an increase or decrease in facial length or width.In fact, scientists first noticed the existence of gene enhancers long ago, but they called them “junk DNA” back then because they didn’t produce proteins and were thought to have no biological function. But now “it’s increasingly clear that important functions are embedded in this junk” Visel told New Scientist.Understanding this may help scientists learn why and how things go wrong as a fetus develops, leading to facial birth defects (缺陷) such as cleft lips. Maybe gene enhancers also play a role.(A)66. What did Visel’s recent study uncover?A. How gene enhancers help shape the appearance of the face.B. How gene enhancers affect the growth of the fetus.C. A new cure for facial birth defects.D. The connection between gene enhancers and genetic mutations(变异)．(D)67. According to the article, gene enhancers ________．A. have a greater effect on genes closer to themB. used to be considered a good source of proteinC. weren’t discovered until recentlyD. have more biological functions than scientists used to think(C)68. What can we conclude from the article?A. As a fetus develops in the womb, the number of gene enhancers increases in the fetus.B. The changes in gene enhancers may have something to do with genetic mutations.C. The new findings about gene enhancers may help scientists learn more about facial birth defects.D. Genetic mutations are believed to be the major cause of facial birth defects.(A)69. What does the underlined “embed” probably mean?A. Root.B. Find.C. Absorb.D. Research.(B)70. Which of the following might be the best title for the passage?A. Gene Enhancers Affects Birth DefectsB. Facing Gene EnhancersC. The Power of DNA piecesD. Gene Enhances Determines Your PersonalitiesPart ⅣWriting (45 marks)Section A (10 marks)Directions: Read the follo w ing passage. Fill in the numbered blanks by using the information from the passage.Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each ans w er.3D printing is now one of the hottest and most interesting advancements in the design and marketing world today. 3D printing, also called additive manufacturing, is the process of creating 3D (three-dimensional) objects from a digital model. It can “print” in plastic, metal, nylon, and over a hundred other materials. It is achieved with the use of additive processes, where following layers of material are laid down in different shapes.With the growing popularity in the consumer market, 3D printing is certainly one of the printing innovations to follow in the 21st century. Here are some of the real benefits of 3D printing. It provides a wide variety of manufactured products, including customizable products and even an individual’s personal designs. It also helps companies save up to 70 percent of their manufacturing cost, which is attained through lower packaging and shipping costs. Additionally, more engineers are needed to design and build 3D printers, and more technicians are needed to maintain, use, and fix 3D printers too. Meanwhile, 3D printing may provide the manufacturing of human body parts or organs. While these usages are still experimental, the potential advantages are huge.However, 3D printing has a number of challenges ahead. In the domestic market it is immature, expensive and unavailable. For the man in the street, it is not possible for 3D printer to become a mainstream technology in the near future. They think 3D printers cannot do anything. Besides, getting a 3D printer isn’t that easy! You need to order them online, often with a several-month delay. Furthermore, printing is s．..l...o...w. It takes a long time to build even the smallest piece. Most videos you see are sped up or cut so you are not sitting there for an hour.While it was a futuristic fantasy, 3D printing, is now a reality. With its relatively affordability and potential for cost savings, 3D printing presents an exciting step forward into the future.Title: 71. __3D_printing__Ⅰ. 72. __Definition__·a process of creating 3D objects from a digital modelⅡ. Key features·printing all kinds of materials·using 73. __additive_processes__Ⅲ. 74. __Benefits/_Advantages__·providing 75. __various_manufactured_products__·saving up manufacturing cost·needing more 76. __engineers_and_technicians__·providing human body parts or organsⅣ. 77. __Challenges__·immaturity, expensiveness and 78. __unavailability__·79. __no_possibility/_impossibility__ of becoming a mainstream technology·a several­month delay when ordering·slow printingⅤ. Conclusion·providing affordability and potential·bringing 80. __an_exciting_step/an_excitement__ to the futuresSection B (10 marks)Directions: Read the follo w ing passage. Ans w er the questions according to the information gi v enin the passage and required w ords limit. Write your ans w ers on your ans w er sheet.Chinese students always complain that they’re under great pressure and don’t get enough sleep. But they may be surprised to learn that they’re much luckier than their peers (同龄人) in South Korea and Japan, according to a recently published report, conducted by Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences on the physical and mental health of senior high school students in the three Asian countries.Among nearly 6，000 high school students in the three countries, Chinese students are the tallest but poorest in physical fitness. Chinese students are on average 168.17cm, compared with 167.61cm for South Korean students and 164.70cm for Japanese students. Chinese students asked for sick leave more than students in other countries. About 72 percent of Korean students never asked for sick and injury leave during high school, compared to 53 percent for Japanese students and 45 percent for Chinese students.As the survey presents, Japanese and South Korean students suffer more pressure. Statistics show 16 percent of students in China said they experienced mental pressure often over the past year, while the numbers in Japan and South Korea were 33 percent and 47 percent respectively. Their worries come from “study”，“friendships”and “relationship with their parents”.To go with stress, 57.9 percent of Korean students sleep the least, less than six hours a day, compared with 46.6 percent of Japanese students and 30 percent of Chinese students.More Chinese students were satisfied with their physical appearance. In measures of self-worth, such as “I think I am valuable” and “I can complete many things”，“I won’t give up to failure，” Chinese students showed greater self-confidence than students in Japan and South Korea and they are the happiest among the three.81. According to the survey, who sleep the most? (No more than 2 words)Chinese_students.__82. Among the surveyed 6，000 students, how many Japanese students ever asked for leave? (No more than 3 words)About_2820_students.__83. Why are Chinese students happier than Korean and Japanese students? (No more than 5 words)Because_they’re_more_confident._/_Because_they_show_greater_self­confidence.___84. What’s the passage mainly about? (No more than 18 words)A_report_on_the_physical_and_mental_health_of_senior_high_school_students_in_the_three_Asian_ countries.__Section C (25 marks)Directions: Write an English composition according to the instructions gi v en belo w.湖南卫视推出了一档很受欢迎的亲子秀节目Where Are We Going, Dad? (爸爸去哪儿？)，节目中真实再现五对明星父子体验乡村生活的经历。

湖南省雅礼中学2014届高三第七次英语月考（含详解） 1高考英语2014-04-20 1324湖南省雅礼中学2014届高三第七次月考英语试题第Ⅰ卷（共三部分，共115分）第一部分：听力（共三节，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2014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. Why does the woman refuse to take a message to Mr. White?A. She doesn’t know him.B. They are not friendly.C. They don’t work in the same place.2. What is the relationship between the two speakers?A. A new comer and her boss.B. A visitor and the host.C. New friends.3. What are they going to do?A. To have a party.B. To have a vacation.C. To go shopping.4. What’s the relationship between the two speakers?A. Waiter and customer.B. Servant and hostess.C. Shop assistant and customer.5. Where does the man want to go?A. The police station.B. The city library.C. The supermarket.第二节(共12小题；每小题1.5分，满分18分)听下面4段对话，每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

湖南省长沙市雅礼中学2024届高三月考试卷（四）英语试题本试题卷分为听力、阅读、语言运用和写作四个部分, 共10页。

时量120分钟。

满分150分。

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。

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 the shirt?A. £ 19. 15.B. £9. 18.C. £9. 15.答案是C。

1. Where is the man going?A. Kennedy.B. London.C. New York.2. What are the speakers talking about?A. A disease.B. A co-worker.C. A doctor.3. What does the man intend to do?A. Make friends.B. Collect papers.C. Do the typing.4. What is the man doing?A. Asking for information.B. Giving directions.C. Waiting for a bus.5. What does the man want to know?A. How to make dessert.B. How to solve problems.C. How to understand expressions.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。

2014年湖南省高考英语试卷PartIListeningComprehension（30marks）1．（1分）What will the woman do first？A．Take a shower． B．Go camping． C．Set up a time．2．（1分）When will the man probably call the woman？A．Thursday． B．Friday． C．Sunday．3．（1分）What is the man going to do？A，Have a coffee break． B．See a doctor． C．Buy a pet．4．（1分）What happened to the man？A．He fell ill． B．He lost his dog． C．He slept badly．5．（1分）What is the woman？A．A bus driver． B．A waitress． C．A tour guide．6．（1分）What does the man want to get？A．Some gifts． B．A menu． C．A bus schedule．7．（1分）What did the man do yesterday？A．He saw a movie．B．He watched TV．C．He visited some friends．8．（1分）What time will the speakers probably meet this Saturday evening？A．At 6：30． B．At 7：00． C．At 7：30．9．（1分）Which of the following will the man buy？A．Some drinks． B．A birthday cake． C．Concert tickets．10．（1分）What is the woman doing now？A．She is serving a customer．B．She is conducting an interview．C．She is doing some recording．11．（1分）When does the man go to the nursing home？A．Tuesdays． B．Thursdays． C．Sundays．12．（1分）Where will the man probably be working next Monday？A．At the airport nearby．B．In the studio next door，C．At the store downtown．13．（1分）Why does the woman call the man？A．The oven doesn't work．B．The heater won't start．C．The plug is broken．14．（1分）Who will handle the problem first tomorrow evening？A．The woman． B．The man． C A worker．15．（1分）Who is the woman speaking to？A．Her husband． B．Her house owner． C．Her boss．16．（5分）Directions：In this section，you will hear a short passage．Listen carefully and then Jill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard．Fill in each blank with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS．You will hear the short passage TWICE．Voice Mail from Kelly Black1．Call Mr．Brown to （16）the appointment time．2．E﹣mail the staff members about next week's （17）．3．Ask the repairman to fix the broken （18） inthe office．4．Give a list of all the employees to the（19）owner．5．Take （20） on the desk to the post office．PartIILanguageKnowledge（45marks）SectionA（15marks）Directions：ForeachofthefollowingunfinishedsentencestherearefourchoicesmarkedA，B，CandIXChoosetheonethatbestcompletesthesentence.ZXXKThewildflowerslookedlikea softorangeblanketthedesert，A.coveringB.coverdC.overD.tocoverTheanswerisA. 21．（1分）Children，when____by their parents，are allowed to enter the stadium．（）A．to be accompanied B．to accompanyC．accompanying D．accompanied22．（1分）If Mr．Dewey _____ present，he would have offered any possible assistance to the people there．（）A．were B．had been C．should be D．was23．（1分）____your own needs and styles of communication is as important as learning to convey your affection and emotions．（）A．Understanding B．To be understoodC．Being understood D．Having understood24．（1分）As John Lennon once said，life is_____ happens to you while you are busy making other plans．（）A．which B．that C．what D．where25．（1分）﹣I've prepared all kinds of food for the picnic．﹣Do you mean we_____ bring anything with us？（）A．can't B．mustn't C．shan't D．needn't26．（1分）You will never gain success_____you are fully devoted to your work （）A．when B．because C．after D．unless27．（1分）There is no greater pleasure than lying on my back in the middle of the grassland，_____at the night sky．（）A．to stare B．staringC．stared D．having stared28．（1分）Since the time humankind started gardening，we _____to make our environment more beautiful．（）A．try B．have been tryingC．are trying D．will try29．（1分）Only when you can find peace in your heart _____good relationships with others．（）A．will you keep B．you will keepC．you kept D．did you keep30．（1分）______what you're doing today important，because you're trading a day of your life for it．（）A．Make B．To make C．Making D．Made31．（1分）I am looking forward to the daymy daughter can read this book and know my feelings for her．（）A．as B．why C．when D．where32．（1分）All we needa small piece of land where we can plant various kinds of fruit trees throughout the growing seasons of the year．（）A．are B．was C．is D．were33．（1分）It's not doing the things we like，but liking the things we have to domakes life happy．（）A．that B．which C．what D．who34．（1分）Whenever youa present，you should think about it from the receiver's point of view．（）A．bought B．have bought C．will buy D．buy35．（1分）ourselves from the physical and mental tensions，we each need deep thought and inner quietness．（）A．Having freed B．Freed C．To free D．FreeingDirections：ForeachblankinthefollowingpassagetherearefourwordsorphrasesmarkedA，B，CandD.Fillineachblankwiththewordorphrasethatbestfitsthecontext36．（12分）The summer before I went off to college，Mom stood me in her usual spot behind the ironing board （烫衣板）and said，"Pay attention：I'm going to teach you to iron．"Mom clearly explained her（36）for this lesson．I was going to be（37）and needed to learn this vital skill．Also，I would be meeting new people，and properly ironed clothes would help me make a good（38）．"Learn to iron a shirt，"com Mom said，"and you can iron anything．"But ironing shirts was not（39）work．It didn't make use of long muscles we used to throw a baseball，and it wasn't a（40）operation like ice﹣skating．Ironing was like driving a car on a street that has a stop sign every 10feet，Moreover，an iron produced steam and it carried an element of（41）．If you touched the wrong part of it，you'd get burnt．If you forgot to turn it off when you （42），you might bum down the house．As for technique，Mom（43）me to begin with the flat spaces outward，always pushing the iron forward into wrinkled （有褶皱的）parts．Collars had to be done right．Mom said they were close to your face，where everyone would（44）them．Over the years，I've learned to iron shirts skillfully，which gives me a sense of（45）Whatever failures I suffer in my life，an ironed shirt tells me I am good at something．（46），through ironing I've learned the method for solving even the most troublesome problems．"（47）wrinkles one at a time，"as Mom might have said，"and before long everything will get ironed out．"36．A．reasons B．rules C．emotions D．methods37．A．helpful B．confident C．powerful D．independent38．A．conclusion B．suggestion C．impression D．observation39．A．useful B．easy C．special D．suitable40．A．direct B．single C．smooth D．strange41．A．doubt B．pressure C．surprise D．danger42．A．went away B．fell down C．jumped off D．looked up43．A．taught B．chose C．forced D．sent44．A．touch B．design C．see D．admire45．A．honesty B．freedom C．justice D．pride46．A．Instead B．Besides C．Otherwise D．However47．A．Make up B．Deal with C．Ask for D．Rely on．Directions：Completethefollowingpassagebyfillingineachblankwithonewordthatbestfitsthecon text48．（8分）We can choose our friends，but usually we cannot choose our neighbors．However，to get a happy home life，we have to get along with（48）as well as possible．An important quality in a neighbor is consideration for（49）People should not do things（50）will disturb their neighbors unnecessarily．For example，television sets need not be played at full volume （音量（51）loud pop music should not be played very late at night．By avoiding things likely to upset your neighbors，you can enjoy（52）friendly relationship with them．An equally important quality is tolerance．Neighbors should do all they can toavoid disturbing other people，（53）there are times when some level of disturbance is unavoidable．（54）neighbors want to get along well with each other，they have to show their tolerance．In this way，everyone will live （55）peace．PartⅢReadingComprehension（30marks）Directions：Readthefollowingthreepassages.Eachpassageisfollowedbyseveralquestionsorunfin ishedstatements.ForeachofthemtherearefourchoicesmarkedA，B，CandD.Choosetheonethatfitsbestaccordingtotheinformationgiveninthepassage. 56．（10分）Want to improve your writing skills？New Writing South is directing the way!•Towner Writer Squad （班组）for kids aged 13﹣17Led by comedy and TV writer，Marian Kilpatrick，Towner Writer Squad will meet once a month at the contemporary art museum for 11months，starting 12October，2014．The FREE squad sessions will include introductions to a wide range of writing styles，from poetry to play writing and lyrics （抒情诗）to flash fiction，to support the development of young writers．Application SelectionIf you would like to apply to be part of the Towner Writer Squad，please send a sample piece of your writing （about 500words），responding to the title‘LUNCH，'with your name，age，address and e﹣mail address to：debo@newwritingsouth．com．Once all applications are in，com you will be invited to an open selection event on 17September，4﹣5pm，at the gallery of Towner．This will be an informalopportunity to meet the Squad Leader，Squad Associate and other young people．You will also have a chance to get to know the fantastic gallery space and get a taste of what's to come．Deadline for applications：8September，2014For further information go to：facebook．com/towner or towner．org．uk or newwritingsouth．comAny questions 一 feel free to send your e﹣mail to Towner Writer Squad Associate：whame@towner．gov．uk•Beginner Writing Project for kids aged 10﹣13Due to popular demand，a writing project will be started for eager beginners．Start time：6September，2014Meet every other Saturday，2﹣4pm，at the Towner Study Centre．Study and write at your own pace 一 you do not have to rush 一 as you have a year to go through the project．Practise under the guidance of some experienced writers and teachers who can help you with basic writing skills．Most importantly，build confidence and have fun while writing!No previous experience or special background is required．Many others have been successful this way．If they can do it，why can't you？Fee：£179For more information go to：newtowner．org．uk or generate．org．uk56．Towner Writer Squad will be started ．A．to train comedy and TV writersB．to explore the fantastic gallery spaceC．to introduce a contemporary art museumD．to promote the development of young writers57．To join the Writer Squad，each applicant should first ．A．provide a piece of their writingB．meet the Writer Squad LeaderC．offer their family informationD．complete an application form58．Applications for the Writer Squad should be e﹣mailed no later than ．A.6September，2014B.8September，2014C.17September，2014D.12October，201459．What is most important for the beginners？A．Practising as much as possible．B．Gaining confidence and having fun．C．Studying and writing at their own pace．D．Learning skills from writers and teachers．60．More information about Beginner Writing Project can be found at ．A．facebook．com/townerB．newwritingsouth．comC．newtowner．org．ukD．towner．org．uk．61．（10分）In the mid﹣1950s，I was a somewhat bored early﹣adolescent male student who believed that doing any more than necessary was wasted effort．One day，this approach threw me into embarrassmentIn Mrs．Totten's eighth﹣grade math class at Central Avenue School in Anderson，Indiana，we were learning to add and subtract decimals （小数）．Our teacher typically assigned daily homework，which would be recited in class the following day．On most days，our grades were based on our oral answer to homework questions．Mrs．Totten usually walked up and down the rows of desks requesting answers from student after student in the order the questions had apeared on our homework sheets．She would start either at the front or the back of the classroom and work toward the other end．Since I was seated near the middle of about 35 students，it was easy to figure out which questions I might have to answer．This particular time，I had completed my usual two or three problems according to my calculations．What I failed to expect was that several students were absent，which threw off my estimate．As Mrs．Totten made her way from the beginning of the class，I desperately tried to determine which math problem I would get．I tried to work it out before she got to me，but I had brain freeze and couldn't function．When Mrs．Totten reached my desk，she asked what answer I'd got for problemNo.14．"I…I didn't get anything，"I answered，and my face felt warm．"Correct，"she said．It turned out that the correct answer was zero．What did I learn that day？First，always do all your homework．Second，in real life it isn't always what you say but how you say it that matters．Third，I would never make it as a mathematician．If I could choose one school day that taught me the most，it would be that one．61．What does the underlined part in Paragraph 1indicate ？A．It is wise to value one's time．B．It is important to make an effortC．It is right to stick to one's belief．D．It is enough to do the necessary．62．Usually，Mrs．Totten asked her students to ．A．recite their homework togetherB．grade their homework themselvesC．answer their homework questions orallyD．check the answers to their homework questions63．The author could work out which questions to answer since the teacher always ．A．asked questions in a regular wayB．walked up and down when asking questionsC．chose two or three questions for the studentsD．requested her students to finish their usual questions64．The author failed to get the questions he had expected because ．A．the class didn't begin as usualB．several students didn't come to schoolC．he didn't try hard to make his estimateD．Mrs．Totten didn't start from the back of the class65，Which of the following can be the best title for the passage ？A．An Unforgettable TeacherB．A Future MathematicianC．An Effective ApproachD．A Valuable Lesson．66．（10分）The behaviour of a building's users may be at least as important as its design when it comes to energy use，according to new research from the UK Energy Research Centre （UKERC）．The UK promises to reduce its carbon emissions （排放）by 80percent by 2050，part of which will be achieved by all new homes being zero﹣carbon by 2016．But this report shows that sustainable building design on its own﹣though extremely important﹣is not enough to achieve such reductions：the behaviour of the people using the building has to change too．The study suggests that the ways that people use and live in their homes have been largely ignored by existing efforts to improve energy efficiency （效率），which instead focus on architectural and technological developments．‘Technology is going to assist but it is not going to do everything，'explains Katy Janda，a UKERC senior researcher，‘consumption patterns of building userscan defeat the most careful design．'In other words，old habits die hard，even in the best﹣designed eco﹣home．Another part of the problem is information．Households and bill﹣payers don't have the knowledge they need to change their energy﹣use habits．Without specific information，it's hard to estimate the costs and benefits of making different choices．Feedback （反馈） facilities，like smart meters and energy monitors，could help bridge this information gap by helping people see how changing their behaviour directly affects their energy use；some studies have shown that households can achieve up to 15percent energy savings using smart meters．Social science research has added a further dimension （方面），suggesting that individuals'behaviour in the home can be personal and cannot be predicted 一whether people throw open their windows rather than turn down the thermostat （恒温器），for example．Janda argues that education is the key．She calls for a focused programme to teach people about buildings and their own behaviour in them．66．As to energy use，the new research from UKERC stresses the importance of ．A．zero﹣carbon homesB．the behaviour of building usersC．sustainable building designD．the reduction of carbon emissions67．The underlined word"which"in Paragraph 2refers to" ．"A．the waysB．their homesC．developmentsD．existing efforts68．What are Katy Janda's words mainly about ？A．The importance of changing building users，habits．B．The necessity of making a careful building design．C．The variety of consumption patterns of building users．D．The role of technology in improving energy efficiency．69．The information gap in energy use ．A．can be bridged by feedback facilitiesB．affects the study on energy monitorsC．brings about problems for smart metersD．will be caused by building users'old habits70．What does the dimension added by social science research suggest ？A．The social science research is to be furthered．B．The education programme is under discussion．C．The behaviour of building users is unpredictable．D．The behaviour preference of building users is similar．PartIVWriting（45marks）71．（20分）Directions：Read the following passage．Fill in the numbered blanks by using the information from the passage．Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer．Many of us invest valuable time，energy and money planning our vacations．We do this because we know for sure that going on vacations must be good for us．Research proves this feeling without a doubt．Vacations help us perform better at work，improve our sleep quality and cushion us against depression．Yet，despite these benefits，many of us return home with a feeling that our last vacation was OK﹣but not great．In order to change this，some mistakes should be avoided．A classic one for vacation planners is attempting to maximize value for money by planning trips that have too many components （组成部分）•Perhaps you're planning a trip to Europe，seven cities in 10days，and you realize it will cost only a little more to add two more destinations to the list Sounds fine in theory，but hopping from one place to the next hardly gives an opportunity to experience what psychologists call mindfulness﹣time to take in our new surroundings，time to be present and absorb our travel experiences．Another mistake is that we worry too much about strategic issues such as how to find a good flight deal，how to get from A to B，or which destinations to add or subtract from our journey．These issues may seem important，but our psychological state of mind is far more important．Actually，vacation happiness is based on the following top rules．First，choose your travel companions wisely，because nothing contributes more significantly to a trip than the right companions．Second，don't spend your vacation time in a place where everything is too expensive so as to maintain a positive mood．Third，shop wisely，for meaningful experiences provide more long﹣term happiness than physical possessions．71．72．73．74．75．76．77．78．79．80．．81．（10分）Directions：Read the following passage．Answer the questions according to theinformation given in the passage．Kids and PondsYears ago there was a group of kids who would hang around at some local ponds in the woods near their houses in Warwick，Rhode Island．In summer they caught frogsand fish．When winter arrived they couldn't wait to go skating．Time passed，and the ponds became the only open space for the kids to enjoy themselves in that neighborhood．One day．a thirteen﹣year﹣old boy from this group of kids read in the local newspaper that a developer wanted to fill in the ponds and build over a hundred small houses called condominiums．So the boy went door to door and gathered more than two hundred signatures （签名）to stop the development A group of citizens met and decided to support him．At the meeting of the town planning board （委员会），the boy was quite nervous at first and spoke very softly．But when he saw the faces of his friends and neighbors in the crowd and thought about what was happening to their favorite ponds，his voice grew louder．He told the town officials that they should speak for the citizens．He also insisted that they should leave enough space for children．A few days later，the developer stopped his plan．Nine years later，when that teen was a senior in college，he was informed that the developer was back with his proposal to build condominiums．Now twenty﹣two years old，he was studying wetlands ecology．He again appeared before the town planning board．This time as an expert witness，he used environmental protection laws to explain restrictions on development in and around wetlands and the knowledge of wetlands ecology to help improve the development．Finally some condominiums were built，but less than half the number the developer wanted．The ponds where those kids used to hang around were protected by a strip of natural land，and are still there today．81．What did the kids like to do at the local ponds in winter ？（No more than 6words）（2marks）82．How did the boy win the citizens'support ？（No more than 10words）（2marks）83．What did the boy tell the town officials ？（No more than 16words）（3marks）84．What helped the boy to protect the ponds successfully nineyears later ？（No more than 12words）（3marks）SectionC（25marks）Directions：WriteanEnglishcompositionaccordingtotheinstructionsgivenbelow．85．（25分）学校正在组织科技创新大赛，你想为日常生活中某件物品（如钢笔、书包、鞋子…）设计添加新功能来参赛．请以"My Magic"为题写～篇英语短文，介绍你的创意．内容：1．说明设计理由2．介绍新功能．注意；：1．词数不少于120个t2．不能使用真实姓名和学校名称．2014年湖南省高考英语试卷参考答案与试题解析PartIListeningComprehension（30marks）1．（1分）（2014•湖南）What will the woman do first？A．Take a shower． B．Go camping． C．Set up a time．2．（1分）（2014•湖南）When will the man probably call the woman？A．Thursday． B．Friday． C．Sunday．3．（1分）（2014•湖南）What is the man going to do？A，Have a coffee break． B．See a doctor． C．Buy a pet．4．（1分）（2014•湖南）What happened to the man？A．He fell ill． B．He lost his dog． C．He slept badly．5．（1分）（2014•湖南）What is the woman？A．A bus driver． B．A waitress． C．A tour guide．6．（1分）（2014•湖南）What does the man want to get？A．Some gifts． B．A menu． C．A bus schedule．7．（1分）（2014•湖南）What did the man do yesterday？A．He saw a movie．B．He watched TV．C．He visited some friends．8．（1分）（2014•湖南）What time will the speakers probably meet this Saturday evening？A．At 6：30． B．At 7：00． C．At 7：30．9．（1分）（2014•湖南）Which of the following will the man buy？A．Some drinks． B．A birthday cake． C．Concert tickets．10．（1分）（2014•湖南）What is the woman doing now？A．She is serving a customer．B．She is conducting an interview．C．She is doing some recording．11．（1分）（2014•湖南）When does the man go to the nursing home？A．Tuesdays． B．Thursdays． C．Sundays．12．（1分）（2014•湖南）Where will the man probably be working next Monday？A．At the airport nearby．B．In the studio next door，C．At the store downtown．13．（1分）（2014•湖南）Why does the woman call the man？A．The oven doesn't work．B．The heater won't start．C．The plug is broken．14．（1分）（2014•湖南）Who will handle the problem first tomorrow evening？A．The woman． B．The man． C A worker．15．（1分）（2014•湖南）Who is the woman speaking to？A．Her husband． B．Her house owner． C．Her boss．16．（5分）（2014•湖南）Directions：In this section，you will hear a short passage．Listen carefully and then Jill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard．Fill in each blank with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS．You will hear the short passage TWICE．Voice Mail from Kelly Black1．Call Mr．Brown to （16）略the appointment time．2．E﹣mail the staff members about next week's （17）略．3．Ask the repairman to fix the broken （18）略 inthe office．4．Give a list of all the employees to the（19）略owner．5．Take （20）略 on the desk to the post office．PartIILanguageKnowledge（45marks）SectionA（15marks）Directions：ForeachofthefollowingunfinishedsentencestherearefourchoicesmarkedA，B，CandIXChoosetheonethatbestcompletesthesentence.ZXXKThewildflowerslookedlikea softorangeblanketthedesert，A.coveringB.coverdC.overD.tocoverTheanswerisA. 21．（1分）（2014•湖南）Children，when____by their parents，are allowed to enter the stadium．（）A．to be accompanied B．to accompanyC．accompanying D．accompanied【分析】句意：小孩子们只有在其父母陪同时，他们才被允许进入这个运动场．【解答】本题考查非谓语动词．由句子结构可知，主语的主语children与accompany之间为逻辑上的被动关系，故用过去分词accompanied．从而排除C项，A，C均为不定式，表示动作还未发生，故排除．22．（1分）（2014•湖南）If Mr．Dewey _____ present，he would have offered any possible assistance to the people there．（）A．were B．had been C．should be D．was【分析】句意：如果Mr．Dewey在场的话，他就会向那里的人提供可能性的救助．【解答】答案：B．根据从句的结构would have offered可知本题考查的是与过去事实相反的情况，而且主、从句时间一致，不存在混合的情况．与过去事实相反的虚拟语气，条件状语从句要使用"过去完成时had done"，主句要使用"would/could/might/should+have done"，故B选项正确．23．（1分）（2014•湖南）____your own needs and styles of communication is as important as learning to convey your affection and emotions．（）A．Understanding B．To be understoodC．Being understood D．Having understood【分析】句意：对你自己的交流需求及交流风格加以理解和学会表达你的爱和情感一样重要．【解答】答案A．"____your own needs and styles of communication"是句子的主语，本句陈述的是一个客观事实，用动名词做主语．"to do"做主语表示某次具体的行为．本题表示主动的意思，故选A．24．（1分）（2014•湖南）As John Lennon once said，life is_____ happens to you while you are busy making other plans．（）A．which B．that C．what D．where【分析】一如约翰•列侬所说，生活就发生在我们身上，当我们正在忙着做其他计划的时候．（意味着：生活总在不经意间/生活总有计划以外的事发生）【解答】答案C．本题主句是一个表语从句，表语从句中缺少主语，故用what来引导．在名词性从句中，当从句缺少主语、宾语或表语时，一般用关系词what来引导．故选C．25．（1分）（2014•湖南）﹣I've prepared all kinds of food for the picnic．﹣Do you mean we_____ bring anything with us？（）A．can't B．mustn't C．shan't D．needn't【分析】句意：﹣﹣﹣我已经为这次野餐准备了各种各样的食物．﹣﹣﹣你意思是说我们没必要带任何东西吗？【解答】答案D．．选项A can't"不可能"；选项B mustn't"禁止"；选项C shan't"不该，不可"；选项D needn't"不必，没必要"．结合句子的意思"我们没必要带任何东西"，D项符合语境，故选D．26．（1分）（2014•湖南）You will never gain success_____you are fully devoted to your work（）A．when B．because C．after D．unless【分析】句意：除非你全身心地投入到工作中去，否则你永远也不会获得成功．【解答】答案：D．A．when当…时候；B．because因为；C．after在…之后D．unless除非．根据分析，结合句意"除非你全身心地投入到工作中去，否则你永远也不会获得成功．"可知，这里"___you are fully devoted to your work"应该是条件状语从句，而unless引导的就是条件状语从句，故选D．27．（1分）（2014•湖南）There is no greater pleasure than lying on my back in the middle of the grassland，_____at the night sky．（）A．to stare B．staringC．stared D．having stared【分析】没有什么比躺在草地中央，凝视着夜空更令人愉快的事情了．【解答】答案：B 此处应用现在分词作伴随状语．A项是不定式，不作伴随状语；C项是过去式或过去分词，只能作谓语或表示被动的动作；D项是分词的完成时，表示分词的动作要早于句子谓语动词的动作，而句子没有体现这一点，所以不能用分词的完成式．故选B项．28．（1分）（2014•湖南）Since the time humankind started gardening，we _____to make our environment more beautiful．（）A．try B．have been tryingC．are trying D．will try【分析】句意：自从人类开始从事园艺工作以来，我们就一直努力使我们的环境更美．【解答】答案B．分析句意和语境可知，句中时间状语"Since the time humankind started gardening"应该用现在完成时，可排除ABC三个选项；再结合句中"try to make our environment more beaufiful"可知动作还在进行并且会一直延续下去，因此用现在完成进行时，B项符合语境，故选B．29．（1分）（2014•湖南）Only when you can find peace in your heart _____good relationships with others．（）A．will you keep B．you will keepC．you kept D．did you keep【分析】只有当你找到内心的宁静时，你才会与他人保持良好的关系．【解答】only修饰when引导的时间状语从句置于句首时，主句要部分倒装，其结构为：only+状语从句（从句不倒装）+be/助动词/情态动词+主语+谓语剩余部分．因而可以排除B和C．根据从句中的can为一般现在式，可排除D选项的一般过去式．所以选A30．（1分）（2014•湖南）______what you're doing today important，because you're trading a day of your life for it．（）A．Make B．To make C．Making D．Made【分析】句意：让你今天所做的事很重要，因为你在经营你生命中的一天．【解答】答案A．根据句中的连词because，可以排除前一句用非谓语动词．祈使句用于表达命令、请求、劝告、警告、禁止等的句子．根据句意，本题是祈使句，应用动词原形．故A正确．31．（1分）（2014•湖南）I am looking forward to the daymy daughter can read this book and know my feelings for her．（）A．as B．why C．when D．where【分析】我盼望着这天的到来﹣﹣我的女儿能读这本书，而且知道我对她的感情．【解答】答案C．本题主要考查定语从句，句中的先行词为the day，在从句my daughter can read this book and know my feelings for her．作时间状语，故用关系副词when．故选C．32．（1分）（2014•湖南）All we needa small piece of land where we can plant various kinds of fruit trees throughout the growing seasons of the year．（）A．are B．was C．is D．were【分析】我们所需要的只是一小片土地，可以在一年中生长的季节种植各种果树．【解答】答案C．根据句中的主语为代词all，代指物，故谓语动词用单数形式，再根据。

2014年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试（湖南卷)完形填空：The summer before I went off to college, Mom stood me in her usual spot behind the ironing board (烫衣板)and said, “Pay attention: I‟m going to teach you to iron.”Mom clearly explained her 36 for this lesson. I was going to be 37 and needed to learn this vital skill. Also, I would be meeting new people, and properly ironed clothes would help me make a good 38 .“Learn to iron a shirt,” Mom said, “and you can iron anything.”But ironing shirts was not 39 work. It didn‟t make use of long muscles we used to throw a baseball，and it wasn‟t a40 operation like ice-skating. Ironing was like driving a car on a street that has a stop sign every 10 feet, Moreover, an iron produced steam and it carried an element of 41 . If you touched the wrong part of it, you‟d get burnt. If you forgot to turn it off when you 42 , you might bum down the house.As for technique, Mom 43 me to begin with the flat spaces outward, always pushing the iron forward into wrinkled (有褶皱的）parts. Collars had to be done right. Mom said they were close to your face, where everyone would 44 them.Over the years, I‟ve learned to iron shirts skillfully, which gives me a sense of 45 . Whatever failures I suffer in my life, an ironed shirt tells me I am good at something. 46 , through ironing I‟ve learned the method for solving even the most troublesome problems. “47 wrinkles one at a time,” as Mom might have said, “and before long everything will get ironed out.”36. A. reasons B. rules C. emotions D. methods37. A. helpful B. confident C. powerful D. independent38. A. conclusion B. suggestion C. impression D. observation39. A. useful B. easy C. special D. suitable40. A. direct B. single C. smooth D. strange41. A. doubt B. pressure C. surprise D. danger42. A. went away B. fell down C. jumped off D. looked up43. A. taught B. chose C. forced D. sent44. A. touch B. design C. see D. admire45. A. honesty B. freedom C. justice D. pride46. A. Instead B. Besides C. Otherwise D. However47. A. Make up B. Deal with C. Ask for D. Rely on阅读理解：A. to train comedy and TV writersB. to explore the fantastic gallery spaceC. to introduce a contemporary art museumD. to promote the development of young writers57. To join the Writer Squad, each applicant should first _______.A. provide a piece of their writingB. meet the Writer Squad LeaderC. offer their family informationD. complete an application form58. Applications for the Writer Squad should be e-mailed no later than _______.A. 6 September, 2014B. 8 September, 2014C. 17 September, 2014D. 12 October, 201459. What is most important for the beginners?A. Practising as much as possible.B. Gaining confidence and having fun.C. Studying and writing at their own pace.D. Learning skills from writers and teachers.60. More information about Beginner Writing Project can be found at _______.A. /townerB. C. D. In the mid-1950s, I was a somewhat bored early-adolescent male student who believed that doing any more than necessary was wasted effort. One day, this approach threw me into embarrassmentIn Mrs. Totten‟s eighth-grade math class at Central Avenue School in Anderson, Indiana, we were learning to add and subtract decimals (小数).Our teacher typically assigned daily homework, which would be recited in class the following day. On most days, our grades were based on our oral answer to homework questions.Mrs. Totten usually walked up and down the rows of desks requesting answers from student after student in the order the questions had appeared on our homework sheets. She would start either at the front or the back of the classroom and work toward the other end.Since I was seated near the middle of about 35 students, it was easy to figure out which questions I might have to answer. This particular time, I had completed my usual two or three problems according to my calculations.What I failed to expect was that several students were absent, which threw off my estimate. As Mrs. Totten made her way from the beginning of the class，I desperately tried to determine which math problem I would get. I tried to work it out before she got to me, but I had brain freeze and couldn‟t function.When Mrs. Totten reached my desk, she asked what answer I‟d got for problem No. 14. “I (I)didn‟t get anything,” I answered, and my face felt warm.“Correct,” she said.It turned out that the correct answer was zero.What did I learn that day? First, always do all your homework. Second, in real life it isn‟t always what you say but how you say it that matters. Third，I would never make it as a mathematician.If I could choose one school day that taught me the most, it would be that one.61. What does the underlined part in Paragraph 1 indicate?A. It is wise to value one‟s time.B. It is important to make an effort.C. It is right to stick to one‟s belief.D. It is enough to do the necessary.62. Usually, Mrs. Totten asked her students to _______.A. recite their homework togetherB. grade their homework themselvesC. answer their homework questions orallyD. check the answers to their homework questions63. The author could work out which questions to answer since the teacher always _______.A. asked questions in a regular wayB. walked up and down when asking questionsC. chose two or three questions for the studentsD. requested her students to finish their usual questions64. The author failed to get the questions he had expected because _______.A. the cl ass didn‟t begin as usualB. several students didn‟t come to schoolC. he didn‟t try hard to make his estimateD. Mrs. Totten didn‟t start from the back of the class65. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?A. An Unforgettable TeacherB. A Future MathematicianC. An Effective ApproachD. A Valuable LessonThe behaviour of a building‟s users may be at least as important as its design when it comes to energy use, according to new research from the UK Energy Research Centre (UKERC). The UK promises to reduce its carbon emissions (排放) by 80 percent by 2050, part of which will be achieved by all new homes being zero-carbon by 2016. But this report shows that sustainable building design on its own —though extremely important —is not enough to achieve such reductions: the behaviour of the people using the building has to change too.The study suggests that the ways that people use and live in their homes have been largely ignored by existing efforts to improve energy efficiency (效率)，which instead focus on architectural and technological developments.…Technology is going to assist but it is not going to do everything,‟explains Katy Janda, a UKERC senior researcher, …consumption patterns of building user s can defeat the most careful design.‟ In other words, old habits die hard, even in the best-designed eco-home.Another part of the problem is information. Households and bill-payers don‟t have the knowledge they need to change their energy-use habits. Without specific information，it‟s hard to estimate the costs and benefits of making different choices. Feedback (反馈) facilities, like smart meters and energy monitors，could help bridge this information gap by helping people see how changing their behaviour directly affects their energy use; some studies have shown that households can achieve up to 15 percent energy savings using smart meters.Social science research has added a further dimension (方面），suggesting that individuals‟behaviour in the home can be personal and cannot be predicted — whether people throw open their windows rather than turn down the thermostat (恒温器) , for example.Janda argues that education is the key. She calls for a focused programme to teach people about buildings and their own behaviour in them.66. As to energy use, the new research from UKERC stresses the importance of________.A. zero-carbon homesB. the behaviour of building usersC. sustainable building designD. the reduction of carbon emissions67. The underlined word “which” in Paragr aph 2 refers to”________.”A. the waysB. their homesC. developmentsD. existing efforts68. What are Katy Janda‟s words mainly about?A. The importance of changing building users‟habits.B. The necessity of making a careful building design.C. The variety of consumption patterns of building users.D. The role of technology in improving energy efficiency.69. The information gap in energy use _______.A. can be bridged by feedback facilitiesB. affects the study on energy monitorsC. brings about problems for smart metersD. will be caused by building users‟ old habits70. What does the dimension added by social science research suggest?A. The social science research is to be furthered.B. The education programme is under discussion.C. The behaviour of building users is unpredictable.D. The behaviour preference of building users is similar.七选五：When I was a kid my parents sent me to a summer camp in New Hampshire. ___71___ At camp we did tons of great things like swimming, sports, and archery, but for me, the most memorable experience was an overnight trip of mountain climbing. If you‟ve ever hiked a mountain, you know it‟s a physical challenge, especially when you‟re carrying your food and shelter on your back. ___72___“How much farther is it?”“My pack is too heavy, can you carry it for me?”The reply of the teachers was, “Suck it up.” The truth is, the complaining campers were nowhere near the point of exhaustion. If they had been, the teachers would have noticed the signs and given them care. ___73___ Once they realized they weren‟t getting any sympathy they overcame the discomfort, and in most cases ended up having a great time.___74___You can complain, or you can make the best of it. If you complain, you might feel like you‟re getting the negative energy out, but you‟re probably not going to cause a positive change. It‟s much more likely that your complaining will arouse the dislike of those around you.No one likes a complainer. Complaining makes life harder for everyone. ___75___A. The summer camp was interesting but full of complaint.B. The kids simply weren‟t used to the physical challenge.C. It‟s no use complaining and it can‟t bring us what we want.D. This was a great experience for me.E. There are two ways to deal with an unpleasant situation.F. When campers got tired, they certainly started complaining.G. We should complain less and make more effort.语法填空:（每空一词）We can choose our friends, but usually we cannot choose our neighbors. However, to get a happy home life, we have to get along with 48 as well as possible.An important quality in a neighbor is consideration for 49 . People should not do things 50 will disturb their neighbors unnecessarily. For example, television sets need not be played at full volume (音量）51 loud pop music should not be played very late at night. By avoiding things likely to upset your neighbors, you can enjoy 52 friendly relationship with them.An equally important quality is tolerance. Neighbors should do all they can to avoid disturbing other people, 53 there are times when some level of disturbance is unavoidable. 54 neighbors want to get along well with each other, they have to show their tolerance. In this way, everyone will live 55 peace.短文改错：At first I was not quite willing to sit down and watched the 90-minute football match. Usually I just checked the results because I thought that was dull to watch a game in which players kicked a ball each other. Therefore, my father loves football. During the World Cup in 2002, my dad stays up late just to watch his favorite sport. Seeing his strong interests in this game of 22 men run after a ball, I decided to sit down to watch the game. I found the game excited, and my dad explained for the rules. We shared our joy. Football is not too badly as long as I watch it with my dad!湖南卷参考答案36-40 ADCBC 41-45 DAACD 46-47 BB56-60 DABBC 61-65 DCABD 66-70 BDAAC七选五：DFBEG48.them 49. others 50. that/which 51. and 52. a53.but 54. If/When 55. InAt first I was not quite willing to sit down and watched the 90-minute football match. UsuallyI just checked the results because I thought that was dull to watch a game in which players kickeda ball each other. Therefore, my father loves football. During the World Cup in 2002, my dad stays up late just to watch his favorite sport. Seeing his strong interests in this game of 22 men run after a ball, I decided to sit down to watch the game. I found the game excited, and my dad explained for the rules. We shared our joy. Football is not too badly as long as I watch it with my dad!。

湖南省雅礼中学2014届高三第七次月考英语试题本试卷分为四个部分，包括听力理解、语言知识运用、阅读和书面表达。

考试结束后，将答题卷和答题卡一并交回。

时量120分钟。

满分150分。

PARTⅠLISTENING COMPREHENSION (30 marks)Section A （22.5 marks）Directions：In this section, you’ll hear six conversations between two speake rs. 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 the short passage TWICE.EXAMPLE:When will the magazine probably arrive?A. WednesdayB. ThursdayC. FridayThe answer is B.Conversation 11. What do the two speakers think of Maia‘s singing?A. Bad.B. Excellent.C. Ordinary.2. What will Maria probably become in the future?A. A musician.B. A writer.C.A teacher.Conversation 23. What are the two speakers‘ opinions of the paintings?A. Very nice.B. Just so-so.C. Quite bad.4. Who probably did the paintings?A. A real amateur painter.B. A child.C. A professional painter.Conversation 35. What is Li Ping‘s habit?A. Getting up early.B. Remaining food in the bowl.C. Queuing for his turn.6. What‘s the punishment?A. Doing more exercise.B. Eating up the remaining food.C. Cleaning up the canteen.Conversation 47. What does the man want to do in the shop?A. Buy his father a present.B. Look for something as a present.C. Buy a tie to match his suit.8. How much does the tie cost?A. 230 dollars.B. 213 dollars.C. 330 dollars.9. How do you find the saleswomen in the conversation?A. She is dishonest.B. She is tiresome.C. She is persuasive.Conversation 510. Where is the man speaker going?A. To a dressing room.B. To a shopping mall.C. To an Internet bar.11. What do we know about the women?A. She buys things online.B. She often visits shops.C. She sets up an online market.12. How does the man feel about the woman‘s way of shopping?A. Safe.B. Boring.C. Curious.Conversation 613. Why does the women speaker feel nice every day?A. She always gets up early.B. She always does morning exercise.C. She always has a good diet.14. Which of the following is true of the woman?A. She seldom has breakfast.B. She‘s been crazy about the queue.C. She has already got used to the crowd.15. What do we know from the man speaker?A. There will be a new student restaurant.B. Things will get even worse than before.C. There will be 24-hour service in the dining hall.SECTION BDirections: in this section, you will hear a mini-talk. Listen carefully and then fill in thenumbered blanks with the information you’ve got. Fill in each blank with NO MORE THAN 3PARTⅡLAGUAGE KNOWLEDGE (45 marks)Section A (15 marks)Directions: For each of the following unfinished sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence.21. The Winter Olympic Games ________ in Sochi, Russia in February, 2014 was also a great party for athletes from different countries.A. was heldB. being heldC. to be heldD. held22. Actually you can make learning English a process, ________ you can not only learn much knowledge but also interesting cultures.A. whichB. whereC. whenD. what23. –________ the ticket for the movie?--Yes. I bought it online by group buying.A. Had you gotB. Will you getC. Do you getD. Have you got24. He has donated some money to those who________ in poverty, which is of great help.A. live, isB. lives, areC. live, areD. lives, is25. Wherever you prefer to work after graduation, ________ close contacts with your family members.A. keepB. keepingC. to keepD. kept26. –Why do you know so much detail about the accident?--I ________ a walk nearby when it happened.A. hadB. had hadC. was havingD. would have27. The manager had no plan to travel abroad with many problems ________.A. being unsolvedB. unsolvedC. to be unsolvedD. unsolving28. There is no doubt that ________ a goal, one needs not only knowledge but also good personalities.A. realizesB. realizingC. being realizedD. to realize29. She told me that it had been worrying her much ________ her hair was turning gray.A. becauseB. ifC. forD. that30. Don‘t worry! All the problems will be settled ________ we join hands.A. only ifB. if onlyC. what ifD. even if31. –When did he come back last night?--It was at 8 o‘clock ________ I was watching a documentary on TV.A. sinceB. thatC. whenD. which32. It is a common practice in China that the bride at the weeding ________ be dressed in red to ensure good luck.A. canB. mayC. mustD. would33. Jim who is now our English teacher once ________ as a manager in an international cooperation for 5 years.A. has workedB. had workedC. was workingD. worked34. –Are you available at 3 tomorrow afternoon?--Sorry, I ________ a meeting at that time.A. am havingB. will be havingC. will haveD. have35. My father did buy the CD, ________ he actually doesn‘t appreciate the music in it at all.A. soB. becauseC. whileD. orSection 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 the blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.Recently I overheard a father and daughter in their last moments together at the airport. The airline had announced her 36 and standing near the security gate, they hugged and he said, ―I love you. I wish you enough.‖ She 37 said, ―Dad, our life together has been more than enough. Your love is all I ever needed. I wish you enough, too, Dad.‖ They kissed and she lef t.He walked over toward the window where I was seated. Standing there I could see he wanted and needed to 38 . I tried not to interrupt him, but he 39 me in by asking, ―Did you ever say good-bye to someone knowing it would be forever?‖―Yes, I have,‖ I replied. ―Forgive me for asking, but why is this a forever good-bye?‖ ―I am 40 and she lives much too far away. I have 41 ahead, and the reality is, the next trip back will be for my funeral‖ he said.―When you were saying good-bye I heard yo u say, ‗I wish you enough‘. May I ask what that means?‖He began to smile. ―That‘s a wish that has been 42 for many generations within my family. My parents 43 say it to everyone.‖He paused for a moment, looking up as if trying to remember it 44 , and then he smiledand 45 the following:―I wish you enough sun to keep your attitude bright.I wish you enough rain to appreciate the sun more.I wish you enough happiness to keep your spirit alive.I wish you enough pain so that the smallest joys in life appear much 46 .I wish you enough gain to satisfy your wanting.I wish you enough 47 to appreciate all that you possess.I wish you enough ‗Hellos‘ to get you enough the final ‗Good-byes‘.‖Then he walked away, leaving me lost in thought.36. A. arrival B. regret C. departure D. joy37. A. in general B. in public C. in particular D. in turn38. A. cry B. rest C. sit down D. talk39. A. showed B. led C. took D. welcomed40. A. ill B. strong C. old D. brave41. A. stories B. challenges C. trips D. jobs42. A. handed over B. handed down C. handed in D. handed out43. A. ought to B. had to C. used to D. were able to44. A. in detail B. in heart C. in memory D. in general45. A. talked B. shared C. cried D. declared46. A. bigger B. worse C. sweeter D. better47. A. success B. gain C. sorrow D. lossSection C (12 marks)Directions: Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the context.When you feel like feeling sorry for yourself, stop. Remind yourself that self-pity won‘t get you anything worth having.You are absolutely capable 48 creating and experiencing the very best life you can imagine. When you feel like running away from your problems, stop, turn around, 49 face them. Choose to become stronger 50 working your way through them, 51 in the long run, getting the job done is much better than endlessly putting 52 off. Also, it is not all that complicated 53 difficult to live with intention, discipline and focus, if you just remember to remind yourself that it is your best choice.A life 54 is positive, successful and truly fulfilling comes from the quality of the choices you make every moment. 55 life you live is the life you choose, so remindyourself, again and again, to choose the best.PART ⅢREADI NG COMPREHENTION (30 marks)Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage.AThere is a story about a man who lost his legs and left arm in an accident. After the accident, only a finger and thumb on his right hand remained.He was a brilliant, creative, and educated man. He had gained a lot of experience while traveling around the world, so he became very depressed after his accident. He was afraid that he would spend the rest of his life suffering and would no longer be able to spend his life in a meaningful way. Then, he realized that he still had partial function of his right hand and could still write even though it was very difficult. An idea occurred to him. "Why not write to other people who need encouragement?"He wrote to the prison ministry about sending letters to the prisoners. The prison minister replied, "Writing to the prisoners is acceptable, but your letters will not be answered."Filled with excitement, the man knew he could write his letters. He began sending one-way messages of God‘s love, hope, strength, and encouragement. He wrote twice a week, testing his strength and ability to the limit. He poured his heart and soul into his words and shared his experience, sense of humor, optimism, and faith.It was difficult to write those letters, especially without hope of a reply. One day he received a letter from the prison ministry. It was a short note from the officer who monitored and checked the prison mail.The letter said, "Please write on the best paper you can afford. Your letters are passed from cell to cell until they literally fall to pieces!"No matter what circumstances life may present, we all have unique experiences, abilities, and God-given talents. We can discover ways to reach others who desperately need messages of encouragement and strength.56. Before the man had the accident, he ________.A. had toured around the worldB. had visited local prisonsC. had tried doing exercise to recover himselfD. had been friends with the prison minister57. In order to live in a meaningful way, the man began to ________.A. receive the school educationB. write to other people who needs encouragementC. meet the people who are depressedD. help other people lost arms and legs58. According to the prison minister, ________.A. the man was not allowed to write to the prisonersB. the man couldn‘t go to see the prisoners himselfC. the prisoners were not allowed to answer the lettersD. he was not sure if the prisoners liked receiving the letters59. From the officer‘s short note we are told that ________.A. the man would be offered free paper to write letters onB. some of the prisoners were not satisfied with his lettersC. the prisoners eagerly wanted to write back to the manD. his letters were very popular among the prisoners60. What can be the best title for the passage?A. Stories about a humorous PersonB. Popularity of Special LettersC. Special letters of EncouragementD. Relationship between writers and prisonersBNew technology links the world as never before. Our planet has shrunk. It's now a "global village" where countries are only seconds away by fax or phone or satellite link. And, of course, our ability to benefit from this high-tech communication equipment is greatly improved by foreign language skills.Deeply involved with this new technology is a kind of modem businesspeople who have a growing respect for the economic value of doing business abroad. In modern markets, success overseas often helps support home business efforts.Overseas assignments are becoming increasingly important to advancement within executive ranks (管理层). The executive stationed in another country no longer need fear being "out of sight and out of mind." He or she can be sure that the overseas effort is central to the company's plan for success, and that promotions often follow or accompany an assignment abroad. If an employee can succeed in a difficult assignment overseas, superiors will have greater confidence in his or her ability to cope back in the United States where cross-cultural considerations and foreign language issues are becoming more and more popular.Thanks to a variety of relatively inexpensive communication devices with business applications, even small businesses in the United States are able to get into international markets.English is still the international language of business. But there is an ever-growing need for people who can speak another language. A second language isn't generally required to get a job in business, but having language skills gives a candidate the edge when other qualifications appear to be equal.The employee posted abroad who speaks the country's official language has an opportunity to fast-forward certain negotiations, and can have the cultural insight to know when it is better tomove more slowly. The employee at the home office who can communicate well with foreign partners over the telephone or by fax machine is an obvious asset（资产）to the firm.61. What is the author's attitude toward high-tech communications equipment?A. Negative.B. Positive.C. Prejudiced.D. discontented.62. With the increased use of high-tech communication equipment, business people ________.A. are eager to work overseasB. have to get familiar with modem technologyC. are attaching more importance to their overseas businessesD. are gaining more economic benefits from domestic businesses63. In paragraph 3, "out of sight and out of mind" (Line 2-3) probably means ________.A. leaving all care and worry behindB. being totally out of touch with business at homeC. being unable to think properly for lack of insightD. missing opportunities for promotion when abroad64. According to the passage, what is an important consideration of international corporations inemploying people today?A. Ability to speak the customer's language.B. Connections with businesses over seasC. Technical know-how.D. Business experience.65. The advantage of employees having foreign language skills is that they can _________.A. fast-forward their proposals to their bosses.B. better control the whole negotiation processC. easily make friends with business people abroadD. easily find new approaches to meet market needsCBeer and fried chicken — Thanks to a South Korean drama currently on air, Man From the Stars, this new mix-and-match junk food trend has become popular among young audiences, despite its unhealthy nature. Indeed, South Korean TV dramas, or K-drama for short, have been a major force in the South Korean pop-culture wave that has captured the hearts of young Chinese audiences. According to iQiyi, a video website that features Man From the Stars, by Feb 15, the number of views for the TV drama hit 370 million in China.―It is interesting to explore what elements of those dramas appeal to audiences. It‘s obviously more than just pretty faces,‖ says Yan Feng, a professor of C hinese literature at Fudan University. Reflected by audiences, culture critics and insiders of the industry, youth fantasy, creative storylines, cultural proximity, and well-organized production all add up to K-drama‘s success, along with, of course, those handsome and cute faces dressed in the latest fashion trends.―Everyone fancies a perfect partner, handsome or beautiful,‖ says Zhou Ying, a professor at Chongqing Technology and Business University. ―The South Korean TV industry is feeding this need.‖ Af ter Lee Min-ho appeared on CCTV‘s annual Spring Festival gala, he became the most famous South Korean in China. Only weeks later, Kim Soo-hyun, lead actor in Man From the Stars, swept the country. Apart from pretty faces, fashion is another highlight of the series. Each time actors from the series wear a new set of outfits, similar clothes experience a sales boom online, according to Xiao Yi, a Taobao store owner.As is known, with love triangles, incurable diseases, and Cinderella tales, storylines in South Korean dramas may seem a bit commonplace. While The Man From the Stars challenges this by putting aliens and time travel into these existing stories, Peng Sanyuan, a screenwriter, says a focus on detail is a key factor in the success of these dramas. ―In order to accurately target audiences and find emotional reflections with them, more and more female writers are working in the industry,‖ says Peng about her experience of exchanging ideas with South Korean colleagues. According the experts, South Korean writers somehow make sense of these plots, no matter how unlikely it seems.66. Why has beer and fried chicken become so popular among Chinese young people at present?A. Because the food tastes very great.B. Because they want to change the trend.C. Because the food is good for their health.D. Because they are deeply affected by the Korean TV drama.67. What‘s the meaning of the underlined word ―proximity‖ in paragraph 2?A. similarityB. differenceC. conflictD. curiosity68. According to the whole passage, how many elements can lead to the appeal of Korean dramas?A. TwoB. FourC. SixD. Seven69. After reading the third paragraph, which of the following is right?A. Lee Min-ho is the lead actor in Man From the Stars.B. Kim Soo-hyun appeared on CCTV‘s annual Spring Festival galaC. The similar clothes worn by the Korean actors become very hot online.D. Everyone has a perfect partner, who is handsome or beautiful.70. What makes Man From the Stars different from other K-dramas according to the lastparagraph?A. Female writersB. Creative storiesC. Pretty facesD. Fashionable clothesPART ⅣWRITING (45 marks)Section A (10 marks)Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in the numbered blankets by using theinformation from the passage. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.Scientists, doctors and mental health professionals have been studying the connection between color and mood for years. Many now believe that colors can not only cause emotional reactions, but can also correct mood. Colors behave in three basic ways: active, passive and neutral (中和的).Active colors are warm colors, including yellow, orange and red. These colors bring confidence. Warm colors can also bring cheerful attitudes. Yellows and golden colors work well in offices, kitchens and study areas. Reds heat up a room. Passive colors or cool colors make people calm, quiet and satisfied. Bedrooms, private areas and bathrooms are great places for blues and greens. Beige, gray and white are thought of as neutral colors. They help to put the focus on other colors or serve to tone down (使柔和) colors that might otherwise be overpowering on their own.You can easily change the look or feel of a room by making good use of different colors. Mixing and matching colors is an excellent way to balance color and emotion, and provide a welcoming feel for guests.To create a feeling of warmth and comfort in a room, use bright, warm colors like yellow, orange and red. These colors are good choices for rooms that appear cool due to limited sunlight. Yellow adds cheerfulness to dull rooms. You can add yellows to rooms which are not closely related to happy thoughts, such as kitchens and laundry room. In rooms where there‘s plenty of sunshine, cool colors can provide a calming environment. Sage greens and sky blues are perfect for bedrooms, playrooms and activity areas. Neutral colors, such as pale gray, white and beige, send a peaceful message to your brain. It‘s not a coincidence that most doctor‘s offices, coffee shops and mental health centers are decorated in neutrals.To make your wall color choices better, pick out furniture that will provide a visual contrast. Cool colors make a room seem larger than it is and warm colors make rooms feel smaller.Section B (10 marks)Directions: Read the following passage. Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage and required words limit. Write your answers on your answer sheet.Most American school have boys and girls in the same classroom. But a public high school in the small, rural town of Boonsboro, Maryland, offers a special program. Top students in the ninth and tenth grades can attend single-sex classes for math, science, English and social studies.The aim is to help teenagers keep their minds on their work by keeping males and females apart. Rebecca Brown chooses the students for what Boonsboro High School calls the Academy.Placement in the Academy is voluntary.Students are invited after middle school. They need high marks and test scores and strong teacher recommendations. They also need to be involved in activities.Michael Bair has been at Boonsboro High for twenty years and directs the Academy. His ninth-grade English class for boys centres on books that he believes boys find interesting. He says, ―The novels they're reading now are very manly novels. They'r e novels that deal with the arrogance（傲慢）of man and the pride of man.‖Morgan Van Fleet is a senior at Boonsboro High. She likes being in the Academy. She says boys and girls act differently when they are together in the classroom. She says, ―To me, it almost seems like preventing your c hances of developing yourself because you‘re more focused on ‗Oh, I wish they'd shut up. Oh, what do they think of me?‘, instead of focusing on ‗What's the homework? What's going on in this class? Or what's the lesson?''' There is one activity that girls and boys in the Academy do together. At the end of the day, many of them stay and help tutor（辅导）students who are having trouble in school.81. Why does this high school offer such a program? （No more than 16 words）__________________________________________________________________________ 82. What requirements should a student meet if he / she wants to be invited after middle school?（No more than 12 words）__________________________________________________________________________ 83. What activity do boys and girls share after school? （No more than 10 words）__________________________________________________________________________ 84. What is the main idea of this passage? （No more than 10 words）__________________________________________________________________________Section C (25 marks)Directions: Write an English composition according to the instructions given below in Chinese.假如你是李明，昨天学校为你们举办了十八岁成人仪式。

2023-2024学年湖南省长沙市雅礼中学高三上学期月考试卷（四）英语试题Welcome to Yale University’s Thanksgiving festivities! Join us for a variety of events, blending tradition and community spirit for everyone.Thanksgiving Parade and Campus Potluck (百家餐)Time: Thanksgiving Day, 10:30 AM - 1:30 PMLocation: Yale Old CampusActivities: Immerse yourself in the vibrant Thanksgiving parade featuring spirited floats, the Yale marching band, and talented performers. Following the parade, join the campus potluck on Old Campus. Contribute a dish to share and connect with fellow Yale students. This cherished tradition is an excellent opportunity to experience the warmth of the Yale community.Thanksgiving Arts & Crafts ShowcaseTime : Thanksgiving Morning, 9:00 AMLocation: Yale Art GalleryActivities: Discover a diverse array of arts and crafts meticulously crafted by Yale’s talented artists. Find unique, handmade gifts for the upcoming holiday season and enjoy live performances and local food vendors. Kick-start your holiday shopping while supporting the artistic talents thriving within the Y ale community.Turkey Dash 5K RunTime: The Weekend Before Thanksgiving, 9:30 AMLocation: Yale BowlActivities: Begin your Thanksgiving weekend with a spirited 5K run or walk around the picturesque Yale Bowl. Open to all fitness levels, participants are encouraged to bring extra goods to give them to local charities, promoting wellness and community support.Gobble ‘n’ Games Family FestTime: The Saturday Before Thanksgiving, 2:00 PM - 6:00 PMLocation: Beinecke PlazaActivities: Bring your family for an afternoon of joy and games at Beinecke Plaza. Enjoy sack races (袋鼠跳), face painting, pumpkin decorating, and a pie-eating contest. Local food trucks will be on-site to keep you fueled. This family-friendly event is a delightful way to usher in the holiday season with laughter and connection.1. What do Thanksgiving Parade and Campus Potluck, and Thanksgiving Arts & Crafts Showcase have in common?A．Both events occur on Thanksgiving Day.B．Free handmade gifts are provided at both events.C．Participants should be students on old campus.D．Both activities have a long history.2. What is encouraged at the Turkey Dash 5K Run event?A．Bringing a Turkey for Thanksgiving Day.B．Donating food to organizations for helping people in need.C．Wearing costumes representing who you are.D．Having a recommendation from your own community.3. Which of the following is NOT the attraction of th e Gobble ‘n’ Games Family Fest?A．Face painting. B．A pie-eatingcontest. C．Pumpkindecorating.D．Truck racing.Young soldiers, far away from home and missing their families, discover a bear cub. That’s how the story of Wojtek begins, back in 1942. He was alone in the mountains of Iran; nobody knows how he got there.When the exhausted Polish soldiers came upon Wojtek, they were immediately struck with emotions. They had been away from their loved ones for a long time. They needed something to pick their spirits up. So, they nursed the baby bear with milk from a bottle and named him Wojtek, which means: a warrior to whom fighting brings joy.Wojtek was officially adopted into the army. He traveled with the army to the Middle East, providing comradery and entertainment. He would wrestle with the men, chase after oranges they cast for him and follow them about like a puppy. He became their connection to humanity in a time when the light of peace seemed so far away. And, like a child, he was also playful. In the desert heat, he learned how to break into the showers and turn on the water. He could also be seen pulling trunks of empty gun shells with the men or standing at attention in formation. Wojtek was also the chief frightener of new members: He would literally bear hug them and hold them upside down for a good laugh.Getting through the hardship of war takes something extraordinary, something unexpectedly dangerous to preserve your mental state. That’s what Wojtek did for the men who had been so long in the fog and uncertainty of World War II. A playful bear became the symbol of strength and adaptability. Thankfully, wars ended but Wojtek was not forgotten. He was shipped with a group of men to a farm in Scotland, which was a fitting place to retire for a bear with so much military experience. Wojtek was a local celebrity. Stories of him kicking a soccer ball, attending local dances and parties, and enjoying jam and honey are still told today. And to everyone who knew him, Wojtek was the one that made a difficult time a little more bearable.4. How did the Polish soldiers react after they found the bear?A．They were hit by the bear. B．They accepted him and fed him.C．They called Wojtek names. D．They brought joy to him like warriors.5. Which of the following is TRUE about Wojtek’ s experience in the army?A．He would run after and eat up the oranges thrown by the soldiers.B．He could pull branches with the soldiers to the army camp.C．He would stand and listen attentively for information.D．He would play tricks on those newly-joined soldiers.6. What happened to Wojtek after World War II?A．He became famous and brought joy to the locals in a farm in Scotland.B．He settled down with the Polish army in a farm in Scotland.C．He enjoyed his life in another army in a farm in Scotland.D．He was shipped to his hometown with the help of the Polish soldiers.7. What is the best title of the passage?A．Wojtek: The Wild Warrior in the Desert StormB．Wojtek: From the Frontlines to a Hairy FriendC．Bearing Witness: The Remarkable Tale of the Polish ArmyD．A Lifelong Bear Friend with the Scottish LocalsPowerful demand for Huawei products is fueling investor interest in the shares of its suppliers, which have resisted declines in the broader mainland Chinese stock (股票) market.Expectations that the Chinese technology company may continue to see strong sales for recently launched products are sending stocks of some of Huawei’s suppliers to record highs.Analysts say the successful launch of the M7 car model by Huawei-backed electric-vehicle brand Aito could see order books continue to swell, based on the response to the launch during a national holiday known as the Golden Week.Shares of Seres Group, an Aito partner, and Ningbo Shenglong Automotive Powertrain System, a car-parts manufacturer, have risen by the 10% daily limit on the Shanghai Stock Exchange this week since the mainland markets reopened for trading after the holiday. The benchmark (基准) Shanghai Composite Index dropped 0. 7% in Tuesday trading.“Aito’s sales have been propelled by the new M7 model, up sharply compared with monthly sales of b elow 10,000 units as of August,” Shengang Securities analyst Xute Cao said in a note.“Sales in the fourth quarter are expected to improve significantly on month,” Cao added. Separately, stocks of Huawei’s component suppliers have also gained following t he launch of the Mate 60 smartphone model in late September.Ofilm Group advanced 9. 9% on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange on Tuesday and has, gained 21% so far this week, while Vanchip(Tianjin) Technology rose as much as 10%, and has added around 8% this week. By contrast, the technology-heavy Shenzhen Stock Exchange closed down 0.4% Tuesday. “We sense that investor interest in the smartphone supply chain has increased after iPhone and Mate 60 launch and anticipation of smartphone demand bottoming, “ Citigro up analyst Kyna Wong saidin a note after the bank’s recent meeting with institutional investors, about China’s tech sector. “Huawei’s return could have implications on market share and competition in the tech-hardware sector,” Wong said.“Component make rs could benefit from restarting spec (规格) upgrade and operating leverage (运营杠杆) from volume growth ( regardless of market-share shift), “ Wong said.8. What is the main purpose of the passage?A．To provide a detailed history of Huawei’s market share in th e technology industry.B．To discuss the impact of Huawei’s return to the global technology market.C．To analyze the financial performance of Huawei’s suppliers.D．To provide a profile of Huawei’s electric-vehicle brand Aito.9. What is increasing investor interest in the shares of Huawei s suppliers?A．The national holiday known as the Golden Week.B．An increase in competition in the tech- hardware sector.C．The broader mainland Chinese stock market.D．Strong sales for recently launched Huawei products.10. Which of the following can replace the underlined word “propelled” in paragraph 5?A．driven forward B．replaced C．overtaken D．blocked11. Why are Ofilm Group and Vanchip (Tianjin) Technology mentioned in the article?A．To give an example of Huawei’s component suppliers profiting following the launch of the Mate 60 smartphone model.B．To show that, compared with other companies, they had much better performance on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange.C．To demonstrate that they are electric-manufacturing partnered with Huawei.D．To show that they are Huawei’s strong competitors in the smartphone market.Have you ever been in mid-conversation with someone, when you look over and find them standing in the same position as you or holding the same facial expression? It may seem like they have consciously copied you, but it is much more likely that it is the chameleon (变色龙) effect at play.The chameleon effect is the unconscious imitation of another person’s gestures or behavior. Just as a chameleon attempts to match any environment’s colors, people acquire the behavior of others to bring them closer together and help make their interactions smooth.The chameleon effect was confirmed in an experiment by psychologists John Bargh and Tanya Chartrand in 1999. The part of their experiment included 78 people, who each spoke with an experimenter. During the test, Bargh and Chartrand studied whether participants would copy the actions of someone they hadn’t met before, like moving the foot and touching the face. The second part measured the impact that copying someone has on the person being imitated.In the first stage, participants increased their face touching by 20% and their foot movement by 50% while in conversation about a photograph with the experimenter. The individuals weren’t aware of what they were being studied for, and the photograph was used to catch their attention to insure unconscious acts. The second stage involved half of the participants being copied, and then rating the likability of the experimenter. The results, showed that those who were imitated scored the experimenter higher. It has shown that when someone copies our behavior, we develop more positive feelings about them. These interactions could be a person unconsciously willing to be liked, and forming a moment of connection.The main reasons behind humans’ imitation are positive. However, when people carry this chameleon effect to the extreme, they can lose their sense of self. Those who change their entire personalities in different groups often go undetected. But more common signs of the chameleon effect are easier to notice. Next time you are in a social gathering, take a look around and you might just see some chameleons for yourself.12. Why do people imitate others’ behavior?A．To show admiration for others. B．To adapt to the surroundings.C．To establish a connection with others. D．To attract others’ attention.13. How did the experimenter guarantee participants’ unconscious behaviors?A．By directing their attention to a photo. B．By keeping an eye on their actions.C．By telling them the purpose of the study. D．By evaluating the impacts of imitation. 14. What conclusion can be drawn from the experiment?A．People tend to like those who imitate their behavior.B．Too much of the chameleon effect can be beneficial.C．People imitating others are not easy to be detected.D．The copied movements help people to feel relaxed.15. Which of the following shows the chameleon effect according to the passage?A．Students adopt teachers’ accents for fun after class.B．People change their habits to please others on purpose.C．A comedian copies a celebrity vividly on stage.D．A husband and his wife share similar behaviors over time.Humankind has tried to improve its standard of living since the very beginning of civilization. Back then, as well as today, providing food and security was the basic task for a person. 16 People feel the need for not only some primary things, such as a piece of bread and a roof over their heads, but also for various facilities and luxuries. Providing humanity with these things is connected to the use of natural resources, which requires energy. The problem is that the common sources of energy we use today cause pollution, so economic growth is almost inevitably associated with environmental damage.17 One of these is the fact that in order to produce more goods and products, the construction of large industrial plants is required. These plants produce a lot of waste, leading to the pollution of water and the atmosphere, which may cause negative long-term health effects to nearby populations of animals, or people.Industrial manufacturing leads to the constantly increasing energy consumption. 18 There also exist so-called eco-friendly sources of energy. They are sometimes preferred but replacing the traditional sources with them also requires time, during which people have to make some sacrifices to support these undertakings. 19 This is expensive and has harmful effects on the environment. For example, application of wind energy would block airflows’ natural speed, which is the reason for their decrease in strength, after crossing the windmill. 20 And it is important to remember that the environment and weather conditions are directly affected by atmospheric pressure.For these reasons, bringing about economic growth without resulting in any environmental damage is impossible.Yesterday, after arriving in Madrid, I knocked on a stranger’s door. “I searched on the website. Will you give me ______?” I asked. This was the reason I’d come to Spain, because I once believed I______ be a female flamenco (弗拉门戈) guitarist and I have a mission now.Forty-five years ago, when I was two, my father also came to Madrid and knocked on strangers’ doors. As a well-known classical guitarist, he admired flamenco a lot, and in Spain he learned fromanyone willing to teach him. He ______ performers in bars, made friends with street ______ and managed to study with Paco de Lucia, the greatest flamenco guitarist of our time.I started playing classical guitar when I was five. My father s hands ______ across the strings like fireworks. I practiced while he ______ and criticized. I played till I had ______ pain in my fingertips. By age seven, I was called a child genius.Then, at 11, I quit. Heartbroken, my father ______ himself. Guiltily, I followed suit. Soon we spoke only when necessary. Our relationship didn’t ______ until, in my early 20s, I found myself pulled back to guitar.When I was in my early 30s, he died. I couldn’t bear to play his guitar. He’d spent so much time with his arms around that instrument, and it seemed a(n) ______ of his own body. Holding it gave my grief an unbearable tangibility (有形性)。

长沙市重点中学2014届高三月考试卷(四)英语高三英语备课组组稿(考试范围：高考全部内容)本试卷分为四个部分，包括听力、语言知识运用、阅读和书面表达。

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Part ⅠListening Comprehension (30 marks)Section A(22.5 marks)Directions: In this section, you will 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.EXAMPLE：When will the magazine probably arrive?A. Wednesday.B. Thursday.C. Friday.The answer is B.Conversation 1(C )1. What does the woman enjoy doing during her trips?A. Meeting different people.B. Trying the local food.C. Taking pictures.(A)2. Why does the man like the last photo best?A. It’s very amusing.B. It has beautiful scenery.C. His best friend is in it.Conversation 2(B)3. How old was the woman when she won the competition?A. 10.B. 11.C. 7.(C)4. What prize did the woman win?A. 20 dollars.B. Some books.C. A gift certificate.Conversation 3(B)5. Why does the man make his phone call?A. To buy a table.B. To reserve a table.C. To book a ticket.(C)6. What time do the speakers set at last?A. 7：00.B. 8：00.C. 9：00.Conversation 4(A)7. Where does this conversation take place?A. In a flat building.B. In the man’s office.C. In the woman’s house.(B)8. What is the woman looking for?A. A two­bedroom flat.B. A three­bedroom flat.C. A ground­floor flat.(C)9. What does the woman think of the flat?A. It is too small to live in.B. It is too expensive to buy.C. It is satisfying on the whole.Conversation 5(B)10. How does the man feel this evening?A. Tired.B. Unhappy.C. Disappointed.(A)11.Why doesn’t the man like his present job?A. He feels lonely.B. He has to work at night.C. His boss is strict with him.(C)12. What do we know about the man?A. He has to work every night.B. He is quiet in character.C. He doesn’t care about working at night.Conversation 6(A)13. Where did Andrew find the money?A. In a phone booth.B. On his way to school.C. Outside the newspaper office.(B)14. What did Andrew do after he found the money?A. He took the money to a nearby bank.B. He called the police.C. He looked for its owner.(A)15. What can be inferred from the conversation?A. A TV program covered Andrew’s story.B. The woman is grateful to Andrew.C. Andrew has a full­time job.Section B (7.5 marks)Directions: In this section, you will hear a short passage. Listen carefully and then fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Fill in each blank with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.Part ⅡLanguage Knowledge (45 marks)Section A (15 marks)Directions: For each of the following unfinished sentences there are four choices marked A，B，C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence.(C)21. When you think about your future career, remember that some glamorous jobs can be rather difficult and ________ some ordinary jobs can be quite important.A. whichB. whatC. thatD. when(C)22. In the video the bird is seen jumping up and down, ________his head back and forth, and flapping his wings to the song.A. has shakenB. to shakeC. shakingD. shakes(A)23. Mary is so devoted t o whatever she is doing that it won’t be long ________she learns something well.A. beforeB. sinceC. whenD. as(D)24. This is a simple idea, ________ is hard to put into practice.A. oneB. thatC. itD. one that(D)25. We are now consuming these fuels at a much higher rate than they ________.A. producedB. being producedC. are producedD. are being produced(A)26. For a lot of people, stewardesses are the face of the airline. They ________ ideas of beauty, handsome salaries, freedom to travel and a glamorous lifestyle.A. have long been associated withB. had long been associated withC. have long associated withD. were long associated with(B)27. Life can be discouraging, but you don’t have to be discouraged. Even wh en there is no reason for joy, ________ truly joyful.A. does beB. do beC. beingD. to be(D)28. To become successful, you may find it important to read about successful people ________ how they achieve success.A. seeingB. being seenC. having seenD. to see(B)29. I learned Russian for 6 months at college. Because of no professional teachers, I ________ Russian again since then.A. had never learnedB. have never learnedC. never learnedD. was never learning(C)30. ________ in the east of the city, the new middle school is very beautiful, attracting more and more students from the other provinces.A. LocatingB. Being locatedC. LocatedD. To locate(C)31. The child tiptoed quietly to the bird, but ________ into the forest when he was about to catch it.A. flew it awayB. away flew itC. away it flewD. flew away it(D)32. Damage caused by flooding in the small town ________ by a government official, andthe total loss was reported last Monday.A. is inspectedB. is being inspectedC. was being inspectedD. had been inspected(C)33. —When did you first pay a visit to America?—As early as the 1980s, but I ________ there for only a few weeks.A. had stayedB. would stayC. stayedD. were staying(C)34. I am so glad that my job interview ________ be so successful, which is far from my expectation.A. mightB. wouldC. shouldD. must(A)35. The whole street hasn’t been cleaned for a whole week, so the number of rats________ increasing and quantities of rubbish ________ been piled up.A. is; haveB. is; hasC. are; haveD. are; hasSection 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 the blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.Time spent in a bookshop can be most enjoyable, whether you are a book-lover or merely you are there to buy a book as a present. Whatever the reason is, you can soon become totally __36__ of your surroundings.The desire to pick up a book with an attractive dust jacket is irresistible, although this method of selection ought not to be followed, as you might end up with a rather __37__ book.You soon become interested in some __38__or other, and usually it is only much later that you realize you have spent far too much time there and must __39__ off to keep some forgotten appointment—without buying a book, of course.This opportunity to __40__ the realities of everyday life is, I think, the main attraction of a bookshop. There are not many places where it is possible to do this. You can __41__ such places to your heart’s content. If it is a good shop, no assistant will have an inevitable greeting, “Can I help you, sir？”You finished browsing. Then, and only then, are his services __42__. Of course you may want to find out where a particular __43__ is, but when he has led you there, the assistant should __44__ carefully and look as if he is not interested in selling a single book.You have to be careful not to be __45__ by the variety of books in a bookshop. It is very easy to enter the shop looking for a book on ancient coins and to come out carrying one of the __46__ best-selling novels. This sort of thing can be very dangerous. Apart from running up a huge __47__，you can waste a great deal of time wandering from section to section.(B)36. A. unknown B. unaware C. uncommon D. unsuspecting(A)37. A. dull B. interesting C. precious D. valuable(D)38. A. magazine B. picture C. newspaper D. book(A)39. A. dash B. leave C. drop D. run(B)40. A. avoid B. escape C. miss D. break(B)41. A. search for B. wander round C. go to D. leave out(C)42. A. essential B. important C. necessary D. compulsory(D)43. A. district B. place C. region D. section(A)44. A. retire B. stand C. read D. work(D)45. A. cheated B. driven C. absorbed D. attracted(C)46. A. oldest B. dearest C. latest D. cheapest(C)47. A. cashes B. money C. account D. bankSection C (12 marks)Directions: Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the context.Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strength. When you go 48.__through__ hardships a nd decide not to surrender, that is strength. Don’t worr y them because some of the most beautiful things 49.__that__ we have in life come from only changes and mistakes. Struggles increase your inner strength. You can’t always realize what you can do until you get 50.__a__ chance to actually do that. The hard times in your life give you the opportunity to prove 51.__yourself/yourselves__. Every struggle in your life makes you stronger and 52.__more__ confident and productive. Hard times help you realize your inner strength. Remember, hard times do 53.__not__ create heroes. It is during the hard times that the hero within us is revealed.Be strong, because things will get better one day. It might be stormy now, 54.__but__ it can’t rain forever. 55.__As__ a matter of fact, the most important lessons in your life are learned through hard times and struggles. So discover your inner strength and find out what you can do!Part ⅢReading Comprehension (30 marks)Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A，B，C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage.AThe Yale Peabody Museum is open：Monday through Saturday 10：00 a．m. to 5：00 p．m.Sunday Noon to 5：00 p．m.The Museum is closed on New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.Admission Fees：$9.00 Adults$8.00 Senior citizens 65 years and over$5.00 Children ages 3 through 18, and college students with ID$4.00 Group admissionTo receive this reduced admission, groups must make a reservation at least 2 weekdays in advance. Group admission is only available with a written confirmation brought to the Museum at the time of the visit.More attention：>>>Some halls may be closed to the public on weekday mornings during the academic year for school group programs, so we recommend visiting after 1 p．m. on weekdays or at any time on the weekends.>>>There is no cafeteria or lunchroom at the Peabody. Information on local eating places is available through our Restaurant Guide or at the Admission Desk in the lobby. Visitors are welcome to picnic on the lawns around the Museum.>>>Photography with hand­held cameras is permitted in exhibition halls for personal useonly; photography of The Age of Mammals is prohibited at all times. All other uses require the advance written permission of the Yale Peabody Museum.>>>Highlights Tours of the Museum are offered at no extra charge every Saturday and Sunday at 12：30 and 1：30 p．m. These 45­minute tours of the Yale Peabody Museum’s exhibition halls are led by one of our specially trained volunteer guides.>>>The Museum offers free individual admission on Thursday afternoons from 2：00 to 5：00 p．m. during the months of September to June.>>>Admission is free to any individual with a valid Yale ID. Check out a Peabody Museum pass at your local library. A Museum pass will give you $5 off each admission for up to 4 people. Ask for it at your local library.(B)56. To visit the museum, a 12-year-old six grader should pay________．A. 4 dollarsB. 5 dollarsC. 8 dollarsD. 9 dollars.(A)57. Visitors are allowed to have lunch ________．A. outside the museumB. in any hall of the museumC. in the cafeteria of the museumD. in the lunchroom of the museum(D)58. According to the passage, The Age of Mammals is most probably ________ in the museum.A. a bookB. a magazineC. a videoD. an exhibition hall(D)59. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?A. Admission for Yale students to visit the Museum is free.B. Extra money is supposed to be paid for guides while visiting the Museum.C. Some exhibition halls are not open Monday through Friday.D. Photography is not allowed in exhibition halls for commercial use.(C)60. The passage is written to ________．A. attract more visitors to the Yale Peabody MuseumB. introduce the exhibits in the Yale Peabody MuseumC. give instructions about visiting the Yale Peabody MuseumD. remind visitors how to get their admission to the Yale Peabody MuseumBThree boys and three girls were going to Lauderdale, Florida, dreaming of golden beaches as the gray cold of New York was left behind them. When the bus passed through New Jersey, they began to notice a man, who sat in front of them, dressed in a plain, ill-fitting suit, never moving, his dusty face masking his age.Shortly after a snack at the Howard Johnson’s outside Washington, they went back to the bus, and one of the girls sat beside him and introduced herself.“We’re going to Florida，” she said brightly. “I hear it’s really beautiful.”“It is，” he said quietly, as if remembering something he had tried to forget.“Want some wine？” she said.He smiled and took a full glass. After a while, slowly and painfully, he told his story. His name was Vingo and had been in jail in New York for the past four years. Last week he was released from imprisonment and now going home.“When I was in prison I wrote to my wife，” he said. “I told her that I was going to be away a long time, and that if she couldn’t stand it, she could just forget me; I’d understand. We used to live in Brunswick, just before Jacksonville, and there’s a big oak tree just as you come into town. Last week, I wrote her again. I told her that if she’d take me bac k, she should put a yellow handkerchief on the tree, and I’d get off and come home. If she didn’t want me, forget it, no handkerchief, and I’d go on through.”She told the others, and soon all of them were in it, caught up in the approach of Brunswick, waiting for the approach of the great oak tree. Now they were 10 miles from Brunswick, and then five. Then, suddenly, all of the young people were up out of their seats, screaming and shouting and crying, doing small dances of joy. The oak tree was covered with yellow handkerchiefs, 20 of them, 30 of them, maybe hundreds, a tree that stood like small flags of welcome flying in the wind. As the young people shouted, Vingo rose and made his way to the front of the bus to go home.(B)61. What attracted the six young people when their bus passed through New Jersey?A. The Howard Johnson’s.B. A poorly­dressed man.C. Golden beaches.D. A mysterious man with a mask.(D)62. It can be inferred from the short conversation between the girl and Vingo that ________．A. he had forgotten all his pastB. he hated talking with strangersC. he was a dangerous prisoner escaping from jailD. he was a man of few words but kind of friendly(D)63. Vingo wrote a letter to his wife before starting off to ________．A. ask for her forgivenessB. beg her to allow him back homeC. tie a yellow handkerchief to the oak treeD. make sure if she was still in love with him(C)64. Why did all the young people shout with joy when they arrived in Brunswick?A. They were only 5 miles away from their destination.B. They were surprised to see so many welcoming people.C. They were sure that Vingo’s wife was expecting him home.D. The oak tree was still standing there welcoming Vingo back home.(A)65. What can be the best title for the story?A. Going HomeB. An Oak TreeC. Yellow HandkerchiefsD. A Bus TripCWhen you look at yourself in the mirror, do you ever wonder why you look the way you do?No two faces look exactly alike, making a human face as unique as a fingerprint. Genetics (遗传学) obviously play a major role—no two faces share the same DNA. But even in identical twins, there are still small differences in their appearances. So what is it that makes each face different?The answer lies in a small piece of your DNA called a “gene enhancer”，according to a study published in Science. “There are thousands of enhancers in the human genome，” study leader Axel Visel, a researcher with Berkeley Lab. US. told Discovery.According to Visel, these DNA pieces act like switches, turning genes on and off andtherefore determining whether a certain facial feature develops in a fetus (胎儿) while it is still in the womb (子宫)．What’s interesting about gene enhancers is that they don’t have to be found anywhere close to the genes they affect. They are able to control their targets from far away, which makes them even more influential.To test how powerful these special DNA pieces are in shaping the face, researchers deleted three of the gene enhancers in mice and compared them with normal mice at 8 weeks of age. The results showed that each enhancer deletion caused a distinct set of differences in the shape of the face—for example, causing an increase or decrease in facial length or width.In fact, scientists first noticed the existence of gene enhancers long ago, but they called them “junk DNA” back then because they didn’t produce proteins and were thought to have no biological function. But now “it’s increasingly clear that important functions are embedded in this junk” Visel told New Scientist.Understanding this may help scientists learn why and how things go wrong as a fetus develops, leading to facial birth defects (缺陷) such as cleft lips. Maybe gene enhancers also play a role.(A)66. What did Visel’s recent study uncover?A. How gene enhancers help shape the appearance of the face.B. How gene enhancers affect the growth of the fetus.C. A new cure for facial birth defects.D. The connection between gene enhancers and genetic mutations(变异)．(D)67. According to the article, gene enhancers ________．A. have a greater effect on genes closer to themB. used to be considered a good source of proteinC. weren’t discovered until recentlyD. have more biological functions than scientists used to think(C)68. What can we conclude from the article?A. As a fetus develops in the womb, the number of gene enhancers increases in the fetus.B. The changes in gene enhancers may have something to do with genetic mutations.C. The new findings about gene enhancers may help scientists learn more about facial birth defects.D. Genetic mutations are believed to be the major cause of facial birth defects.(A)69. What does the underlined “embed” probably mean?A. Root.B. Find.C. Absorb.D. Research.(B)70. Which of the following might be the best title for the passage?A. Gene Enhancers Affects Birth DefectsB. Facing Gene EnhancersC. The Power of DNA piecesD. Gene Enhances Determines Your PersonalitiesPart ⅣWriting (45 marks)Section A (10 marks)Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in the numbered blanks by using the information from the passage.Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.3D printing is now one of the hottest and most interesting advancements in the design and marketing world today. 3D printing, also called additive manufacturing, is the process of creating 3D (three­dimensional) objects from a digital model. It can “print” in plastic, metal, nylon, and over a hundred other materials. It is achieved with the use of additive processes, where following layers of material are laid down in different shapes.With the growing popularity in the consumer market, 3D printing is certainly one of the printing innovations to follow in the 21st century. Here are some of the real benefits of 3D printing. It provides a wide variety of manufactured products, including customizable products and even an individual’s personal designs. It also helps companies save up to 70 percent of their manufacturing cost, which is attained through lower packaging and shipping costs. Additionally, more engineers are needed to design and build 3D printers, and more technicians are needed to maintain, use, and fix 3D printers too. Meanwhile, 3D printing may provide the manufacturing of human body parts or organs. While these usages are still experimental, the potential advantages are huge.However, 3D printing has a number of challenges ahead. In the domestic market it is immature, expensive and unavailable. For the man in the street, it is not possible for 3D printer to become a mainstream technology in the near future. They think 3D printers cannot do anything. Besides, getting a 3D printer isn’t that easy! You need to order them online, often with a several-month delay. Furthermore, printing is s．..l...o...w. It takes a long time to build even the smallest piece. Most videos you see are sped up or cut so you are not sitting there for an hour.While it was a futuristic fantasy, 3D printing, is now a reality. With its relatively affordability and potential for cost savings, 3D printing presents an exciting step forward into the future.Title: 71. __3D_printing__Ⅰ. 72. __Definition__·a process of creating 3D objects from a digital modelⅡ. Key features·printing all kinds of materials·using 73. __additive_processes__Ⅲ. 74. __Benefits/_Advantages__·providing 75. __various_manufactured_products__·saving up manufacturing cost·needing more 76. __engineers_and_technicians__·providing human body parts or organsⅣ. 77. __Challenges__·immaturity, expensiveness and 78. __unavailability__·79. __no_possibility/_impossibility__ of becoming a mainstream technology·a several­month delay when ordering·slow printingⅤ. Conclusion·providing affordability and potential·bringing 80. __an_exciting_step/an_excitement__ to the futuresSection B (10 marks)Directions: Read the following passage. Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage and required words limit. Write your answers on your answer sheet.Chinese students always complain that they’re under great pressure and don’t get enough sleep. But they may be surprised to learn that they’re much luckier than their peers (同龄人) in South Korea and Japan, according to a recently published report, conducted by Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences on the physical and mental health of senior high school students in the three Asian countries.Among nearly 6，000 high school students in the three countries, Chinese students are the tallest but poorest in physical fitness. Chinese students are on average 168.17cm, compared with 167.61cm for South Korean students and 164.70cm for Japanese students. Chinese students asked for sick leave more than students in other countries. About 72 percent of Korean students never asked for sick and injury leave during high school, compared to 53 percent for Japanese students and 45 percent for Chinese students.As the survey presents, Japanese and South Korean students suffer more pressure. Statistics show 16 percent of students in China said they experienced mental pressure often over the past year, while the numbers in Japan and South Korea were 33 percent and 47 percent respectively. Their worries come from “study”，“friendships” and “relationship with their parents”. To go with stress, 57.9 percent of Korean students sleep the least, less than six hours a day, compared with 46.6 percent of Japanese students and 30 percent of Chinese students.More Chinese students were satisfied with their physical appearance. In measures of self­worth, such as “I think I am valuable” and “I can complete many things”，“I won’t give u p to failure，” Chinese students showed greater self­confidence than students in Japan and South Korea and they are the happiest among the three.81. According to the survey, who sleep the most? (No more than 2 words)Chinese_students.__82. Among the surveyed 6，000 students, how many Japanese students ever asked for leave? (No more than 3 words)About_2820_students.__83. Why are Chinese students happier than Korean and Japanese students? (No more than 5 words)Because_they’re_more_confident._/_Because_they_show_greater_self­confidence.___84. What’s the passage mainly about? (No more than 18 words)A_report_on_the_physical_and_mental_health_of_senior_high_school_students_in_the_thre e_Asian_countries.__Section C (25 marks)Directions: Write an English composition according to the instructions given below.湖南卫视推出了一档很受欢迎的亲子秀节目Where Are We Going, Dad? (爸爸去哪儿？)，节目中真实再现五对明星父子体验乡村生活的经历。

湖南雅礼中学2012届高三月考试卷（四）英语试题（考试范围：全部内容）本试卷分为四个部分，包括听力、语言知识运用、阅读和书面表达。

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Part ⅠListening Comprehension（30 marks）Section A (22.5 marks)Directions: In this section, you will 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 11．What makes the man so tired?A．Playing games.B．Surfing the Internet.C．Searching for interesting people.2．Whom did the man chat with?A．People from Canada.B．People in need of his help.C．People on the same project.Conversation 23．What does the law forbid people to do?A．To take dogs to parks.B．To walk dogs in the streets.C．To treat dogs cruelly.4．What do we know from what the woman said?A．Dogs should be kept at home.B．Building a dog park is necessary.C．People would remove the dog waste.Conversation 35．What kind of message do you think it is?A．A short message.B．A telephone message.C．An e-mail message.6．When will the man go and see Tim?A．Between seven and eight o’clock.B．Just before going to his house.C．Right after the game.Conversation 47．According to the man, what did he do before he watched TV?A．He washed his hands.B．He has his supper.C．He took a bath.8．What place did the man go to last night?A．James Street. B．A restaurant. C．A friend’s home.9．What does the man try to do in the conversation?A．To prove the truth. B．To find the truth. C．To hide the truth. Conversation 510．What are they talking about?A．A trip to Sydney.B．Plans for the summer.C．Their work in the city.11．Where does the woman work now?A．At her father’s store.B．At a bookstore.C．She does not work but stays at home.12．What does the man do in the morning when they go camping?A．They go swimming and boating.B．They play basketball or tennis.C．They sing and tell stories.Conversation 513．When will the first film be released?A．In November 2010. B．In May 2011. C．In November 2011. 14．Who will be the director of the films?A．Steven Spielberg. B．David Yates. C．J. K. Rowling.15．Which of the Harry Potter series were directed by David Yates?A．The fifth and sixth chapters.B．The fourth and fifth chapters.C．The fourth and sixth chapters.Section B (7.5 marks)Directions: In this section, you will hear a short passage. Listen carefully and then fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Fill in each blank with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.You will hear the short passage TWICE.Part II Language Knowledge(45 marks)Section A (15 marks)Directions: For each of the following unfinished sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.21．China and the other countries are frank with each other at the United Nation Climate Conference is South Africa. That is makes a better environment hopeful.A．that B．what C．where D．why22．—It’s the classroom! So you know smoking is by no means allowed.—Sorry.A．will B．may C．need D．must23．Per capita（人均的）income in the North Korea is about 5 percent of in the South Korea.A．that B．one C．the one D．it24．The ability to store knowledge makes computers different from every other machine invented.A．ever B．thus C．yet D．as25．Breaking up is the business of the two lovers, no other person should be involved.A．which B．in that C．that D．in which26．The Taiwan pop king has finally released his latest album, Exclamation Mark, 11 new sound tracks.A．containing B．contained C．including D．included 27．Chnagsha has been awarded Civilized City recently, it still has a long way to go to improve itself.A．Since B．While C．As D．Before 28．—Changsha City No. 1 Subway is under construction now.—Yeah. It by 2012.A．will complete B．will be completingC．will have completed D．will have been completed29．If in, they can result in illness or even death.A．breathing B．breathedC．breathe D．to breathe30．Not only all the subjects required to be an astronaut but they also learned survival skills and all about how spaceships and rockets are built.A．they studied B．studied theyC．did they study D．did study they31．The money with which you dog food is gone, but Spot looks so hungry!A．were to buy B．should buyC．shall buy D．must have bought32．Russia, country in the world, covers 1,707 square kilometers.A．it is the largest B．that is the largestC．is the largest D．the largest33．My family along with me to watch Sheng Zhongguo’s performance in Helong Stadium.A．has B．is C．are D．am34．If you are interested in something, yourself to it and surely you’ll make it.A．do devote B．devotingC．devoted D．don’t devote35．They played basketball all afternoon in such hot weather, .A．hungry and thirstily B．hungrily and thirstC．hunger and thirst D．hungry and thirstySection 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 the word or phrase that best fits the context.Rain in My Old HomeWritten by Tang in 1933Spring in the south is known to be rainy. During this season, it 36 rains there but it remains wet for seven or eight days on end. Dwellers in Shanghai, who usually do not feel the need for rain, will be 37 with having to confine themselves in their close quarters when outside it is gloomy with rain. While in the open, seeing to mountains, nor lakes, nor rain-dren ched soft green leaves, you’ll find nothing comparable to a fine day. Sometimes,38 , a rich man’s car flashing past may splash you all over with 39 .I remember when I first came to Shanghai to 40 school six or seven years ago, I used to be so very busy with my homework that I often had to sit up 41 into the night. As it happened to be a rainy year, I was often disturbed by the pitter-patter of rain beating down 42 the window and roof. Indeed, I dislike rain very much.But that’s something which can be experienced in Shanghai only. I’ll never forget the days when I 43 the spring rain in my native place as a small child. One spring, together with two companions, I 44 a small boat to a town let ten li away to see a village opera. At midnight, after the 45 was over, we 46 in a rain on the way home. The rain beating on the awning （雨蓬）gave off a 47 sound, as if with musical rhythm and cadence（节拍）. My companions began to sing, to the accompaniment of the drip-drop, the local folk song In a Boat by a Bridge on a Rainy Night. It was truly fascinating.36．A．never B．usually C．always D．constantly 37．A．pleased B．disappointed C．bored D．angry 38．A．however B．worse still C．meanwhile D．as a result 39．A．pleasure B．mud C．purpose D．wheels 40．A．attend B．go C．live in D．apply to 41．A．deeply B．lately C．farther D．late42．A．over B．beside C．through D．against 43．A．enjoyed B．watched C．caught D．welcome 44．A．laded B．rowed C．pulled D．waited for 45．A．sleep B．class C．performance D．scene 46．A．were lost B．were blocked C．got wet D．got caught 47．A．loud B．noisy C．pleasant D．familiarSection C (12 marks)Directions: Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the context.For many Englishman there can never be any discussion48. to who is the world’s greatest dramatist. Only one name can possibly suggests itself to（浮现在心头）him: 49. of William Shakespeare. Every Englishman has some knowledge, 50. slight, of theworks of our greatest writer. All of us use words, phrases and quotations（引语）from Shakespeare’s writings that have become part of the common pro perty of English-speaking people. Most of 51. time we are probably unaware 52. the source of the words we use.Shakespeare, more perhaps than any 53. writers, made full use of the great resource of the English language. There is probably no better way for a foreigner(or an Englishman) to appreciate the richness and variety of the English language54. by studying the various ways in 55. Shakespeare used it.Part III Reading comprehension (30 marks)Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage.ASeveral animal species including gorillas in Rwanda and tigers in Bangladesh could risk extinction if the impact of climate change and extreme weather on their habitats is not addressed, a UN report showed on Sunday.Launched on the sidelines of global climate negotiations in Durban, the report by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation shows how higher temperatures, the rise in sea levels, deforestation and excessive land use have damaged the habitats of certain species, especially in Africa."Many ecosystems have already been stressed by increasing population, historical and recent deforestation, unsustainable management practices and even invasive species," Eduardo Rojas-Briales, assistant director general at the FAO's forestry department, said at the launch of the report.The most affected areas include mountains, isolated islands and coastal areas, which limit the possibilities for animals to migrate elsewhere and create new habitats."The remaining populations become enclosed in very small ecosystems, they have inbreeding （近亲交配）problems ... and at the end these species may disappear," he added.Other examples of affected animals included elephants in Mali, lions in the Serengeti and crocodiles in Malawi.The report said an estimated 20-30 percent of plant and animal species will be at higher risk of extinction due to global warming and a significant proportion of endemic species may become extinct by 2050 as a consequence.Other consequences could include the spread of invasive species and infectious diseases, it said.The report urges more focus on restoration of damaged ecosystems, especially those key to tackling （应对）climate change such as mangroves（红树林）, inland waters, forests, savannahs （非洲大草原）and grasslands.The FAO also called for the creation of migration corridors for animals in areas where their movement was constrained.The organisation said while more resources were flowing to biodiversity conservation, more action at the government and policy level was needed.It also urged local communities to develop projects that mitigate the impact of climate change on wildlife, naming eco-tourism activities as an example.56．Why are mountains, isolated islands and coastal areas becoming the most affected areas, according to the passage?A．Because animals there are more likely to migrate to other places and create new habitats.B．Because of higher temperatures and the rise in sea levels there.C．Because it is less possible for animals to move to other places and create new habitats.D．Because of the spread of invasive species and infectious diseases.57．What does the underlined word “mitigate” mean?A．Making something become less serious.B．Making use of.C．Developing.D．Moving from one place to another.58．All of the following are true EXCEPT “”.A．The increasing population, historical and recent deforestation, unsustainable management practices and even invasive species have put great pressure on the ecosystem.B．We should pay more attention to the restoration of damaged ecosystemsC．All the plants and animal species will be at higher risk of distinction due to global warming by 2050.D．For animals living in areas where their movements was limited, we should create more corridors for them.59．What can we infer from the last two paragraphs?A．There are no resources available to conserve the biodiversity.B．It is the local communities rather than the government that should take measures to protect the species from extinction.C．It is better for the local communities to restrict eco-tourism activities.D．The government should take some measures and some policies should be made to protect the biodiversity though more sources were being used for it.60．What is the best title for the passage?A．Animals at riskB．Global warming and its consequencesC．Solutions to animal distinctionD．Animals at risk due to climate changeBChinese media and Internet users on Monday decried（谴责）a lack of morals in society after a toddler was struck twice – by two different vans-and left bleeding on the road as more than a dozen bystanders did nothing to help the seriously injured girl.The incident, captured by a surveillance camera and aired by Southern Television Guangdong (TVS), showed the two-year-old girl was knocked down and run over by a white van on a narrow market street on the afternoon of Oct. 13, in Foshan City of Guangdong Province.The driver fled the scene of the accident, leaving the girl to bleed on the sidewalk. Over the next six minutes, more than a dozen people walked by the girl, yet not one individual did anything to help her. The girl was then his a sccond time by another van before an clderly trash collector came to her aid and brought the attention of the girl’s mother, according to the vidco and eyewitnesses.Doctors said that the girl, who was put on life support after being hospitalized, remains in adeep coma. The girl's parents, who are migrants living in the city, are now with her.Police said the drivers of both vehicles have been arrested. However, the apathy of the bystanders shown in the video has shocked the public, as Internet forums have scethed with anger, and people are questioning the morality of society.High moral standards were once triumphed as national pride in China where individuals known for selflessly helping others were adored by the public.But in recent years, the perception（观念）of a decline of morals has become a hot topic as profit and materialism are perceived to be affecting society’s values.On Sept. 2. an 88-year-old man in central China collapsed, his face striking the pavement. Yet, no one came to his aid, and he ended up choking to death on the blood from his nose.Some have linked the absence of good Samaritans (模范人物)to a previous case in which a man trying to help an elderly woman who fell was accused of harming her.A strong chorus of opinion on the Internet says laws should exempt（免除）Samaritans from liability（责任）, yet laws themselves cannot solve society’s morality dilemma.Cao Lin, a China Youth Daily commentator, said in a signed article published on Monday that the worry of liability should not be an excuse for not helping, and this case exposes the decline of humanity in Chinese society.61．According to the passage, what would happen if someone helped others selflessly in the past?A．He/ she would be condemned by the public.B．He/ she would be awarded by the government.C．The public would feel proud of him/ her and thus showed love and respect for him/ her D．He/ she would have to worry about liability.62．Which of the following is TRUE about this passage?A．Nobody helped the girl who was struck twice by two different vans.B．The toddler died immediately after she was hit a second time.C．High moral standards were once regarded as national pride in China.D．Journalists from TVS captured the incident by using a camera.63．In recent years, society’s values is believed to be affected by .A．people’s perceptions B．profit and materialismC．the apathy of bystanders D．the morals of society64．According to Cao Lin, what is the fundamental reason for not helping the girl?A．The worry of liability.B．Lack of laws that exempt Samaritans from liability.C．The decline of humanity in society.D．The other two cases mentioned in the article-the case or an 88-year-old man and the case where a man trying to help an elderly woman who fell was accused or harming her. 65．Where is the article most probably taken from?A．A fashion magazine. B．A news report.C．A science fiction. D．An education column.CA funny thing happened on the way to the communications revolution: we stopped talking to one another.I was walking in the park with a friend recently, and his cell phone rang, interrupting ourconversation. There we were, walking and talking on a beautiful sunny day and... I became invisible, absent from the conversation.The telephone used to connect you to the absent. Now it makes people sitting next to you feel absent. Why is it that the more connected we get, the more disconnected I feel? Every advance in communications technology is a tragedy to the closeness of human interaction. With e-mail and instant messaging over the Internet, we can now communicate without seeing or talking to one another. With voice mail, you can conduct entire conversations without ever reaching anyone. If my morn has a question, I just leave the answer on her machine.As almost every contact we can imagine between human beings gets automated, the alienation（疏远）index goes up, You can' t even call a person to get the phone number of another person anymore. Directory assistance is almost always fully automated.I am not against modern technology. I own a cell phone, an ATM card, a voice-mail system, and an e-mail account. Giving them up isn't wise.., they're a great help to us. It’s some of their possible consequences that make me feel uneasy.More and more, I find myself hiding behind e-mail to do a job meant for conversation, or being relieved that voice mail picked up because I did' t really have time to talk. The industry devoted to helping me keep in touch is making me lone-lire.., or at least facilitating my antisocial instincts.So I' ve put myself on technology restriction: no instant messaging with people who live near me, no cell-phoning in the presence of friends, no letting the voice mail pick up when I’m at home.66．Which of the following would be the best title of the passage?A．The Advance of Communications TechnologyB．The Consequences of Modern TechnologyC．The Story of the Communications RevolutionD．The Automation of Modern Communications67．The sentence "Now it makes people sitting next to you feel absent" means that .A．the people sitting beside you have to go away to receive phone callB．you can hardly get in touch with the people sitting beside youC．modern technology makes it hard for people to have face-to-face talkD．people can now go to work without going to the office68．The writer feels that the use of modern communications is .A．satisfying B．encouragingC．disappointing D．embarrassing69．The passage implies that .A．modern technology is bridging peopleB．modern technology is separating peopleC．modern technology is developing too fastD．modern technology is interrupting our communication70．What does the underlined word “facilitating” mean?A．加深B．限制C．帮助D．装备Part IV Writing (45 marks)Section A (10 marks)Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in the numbered blanks by using the informationfrom the passage.Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.In addition to self-awareness, imagination, and conscience, it is the fourth quality —independent will — that really makes effective self-management possible. It is the ability to make decisions and choices and to act in agreement with them. It is the ability to act rather than to be acted upon, to actively carry out the program we have developed through the other three qualities.The human will is an amazing thing. Time after time, it has overcome unbelievable difficulties. The Helen Kellers of this world give dramatic evidence to the value, the power of the independent will.But as we examine this quality in the context of effective self-management, we realize it’s usually not the dramatic, the visible, the once-in-a-lifetime, up-by-the-bootstraps effort that brings lasting success. This special ability comes from learning how to use this great quality in the decisions we make every day.The degree to which we have developed our independent will in our everyday lives is measured by our personal honesty. Honesty is, fundamentally, the value we place on ourselves. It’s our ability to make and keep promises to ourselves, to “walk our talk.”Effective management is putting first things first. While leadership decides what “first things” are, it is management that puts them first, day-by-day, moment-by-moment. Management is discipline (training to be self-controlled), carrying it out.Discipline obtains from belief—belief in a set of values, belief in an overriding purpose, to a long-term or short term goal that must be carried out.In other words, if you are an effective manager of yourself, your discipline comes from within; it is a function of your independent will. You are a follower of your own deep values and their source. And you have the will, the quality to control your feelings and moods rather than depend on others or have your work half done.Section B (10 marks)Directions: Read the followings passage. Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage.Magnetic north (磁极), which is the place where compass needles actually point, is near but not exactly in the same place as the geographic North Pole. Right now. The north magnetic pole is no longer a resident of Canada. It has drifted across the Canadian Arctic and is now angling toward Siberia.Not to be confused with the geographic North Pole – the northern extremity of the Earth’s axis (地轴), the north magnetic pole(where the Earth’s magnetic field is directed downward) is moving due to natural changes in the Earth’s magnetic field, a process that originates about 3,000 kilometers below our feet, in the outer core of the planet. The core is too deep for scientists to directly detect its magnetic field. But researchers can infer the field’s movements by tracking how Earth’s magnetic feed has been changing at the surface and in space.Scientists are now noticing that the magnetic pole has picked up its pace.Over the past century, the pole has been migrating at an average speed of about 10 kilometers per year, says Larry Newitt, head of Geomagnetic Laboratory at Natural Resources Canada in Ottawa. Since the 1970s, this speed has increased to about 50 kilometers per year.Scientists are wondering why the speed is increasing, says Newitt. One Hypothesis relates it to “magnetic jerks”, sudden shifts (变化) in the rate of change of the magnetic field. There have been three jerks in the past four decades, each one correlating to an increase in speed.If the north magnetic pole continues at its current rate, it could reach Siberia by 2056.“For most of recorded history, the pole has been a part of Canada, and now it’s not,” says Newitt. “It may be a blow to our collective psyche, but other than that, it doesn’t have a major effect on most people’s existence.81．What does the underlined word “angling”in the first paragraph mean? (No more than 3 words)82．How far away has the north magnetic pole migrated in the last decade? (No more than 6 words)83．Why is the north magnetic pole moving? (No more than 8 words)84．What is the main idea of the passage? (No more than 14 words)Section C (25 marks)Directions: Write an English com position according to the instructions given below in Chinese.假如你是你校校园电视台的记者，写一篇新闻报道，一件最令人感动的事。

2014年湖南省普通高中学业水平考试英语试卷(真题)本试卷分听力技能、知识运用、阅读技能、写作技能四个部分，共7页。

时量120 分钟，满分100分。

第一部分听力技能（共两节。

满分20分）（略）第二部分知识运用（共两节，满分20分）第一节单项填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）从A、B、C、D选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

21. I often go to school with______ friends at weekends.A.myB.mineC.meD.I22. Smoking kills, so you ______ stop smoking.A.mayB.canC.mustD.dare23. We have not given up searching for the missing plane MH370, ______?A.don‟t weB.haven‟t weC.do weD.have we24. This is the city______ Daniel visited last summer vacation.A.whoB.whichC.whomD.whose25. ______ is reported that NO.2 Underground in Changsha is now in use.A.ItB.ThatC.ThisD.There26.Sarah wants to know______ she has passed the exam or not.A.whyB.howC.whetherD.what27. Travel ling ______ a good way to learn about the world.A.isB.areC.haveD.has28. The 31st Summer Olympic Games ______ in Brazil in 2016.A.have heldB.heldC.are heldD.will be held29. Both Jeff and John have been learning Chinese ______ they came to China in 2013.A.whileB.sinceC.untilD.before30. You can ask your teachers ______ you when you have trouble.A.helpsB.helpedC.to helpD.helping第二节完形填空（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）Have you ever heard the radio club in our school? It is great because it is run by the students for the school. Kate Jones is ___31___ as she is one of the hosts.It was ___32___two years ago. One day, Kate just began thinking about ___33___for everyone, so she asked the headmaster if music could be played during break times. He agreed to the ___34___, and two years later Kate is in charge of the radio club ___35___ the oldest student member. The club is much more than music. Every morning the hosts ___36___their schoolmates about the weather, recent news, and some special messages that they are required to broadcast.When parents come to visit the school and talk to the teachers, Kate and her fellows ___37___ play songs sung by students, and also give messages to inform the ___38___ of events such as outings and school plays. At the end of the school year, many students who are graduating use the ___39___ to give messages to their close friends and teachers.Kate says she will miss the radio club after graduation, ___40___ she knows that it willcontinue without her.31. A. afraid B. shy C.lucky D.angry32. A. started B. made C.found D.ended33. A. paintings B. sport C.stories D.music34. A. order B. question C.idea D.speech35. A.to B. about C.as D.from36. A.tell B. warn C .call D.ask37. A. never B. often C.seldom D.hardly38. A.foreigners B.reporters C.friends D.parents39. A. club B. party C.team D.class40. A. thus B. but C.or D.so第三部分 阅读技能 （共三节，满分35分）第一节 阅读理解（共12小题；每小题2分，满分24分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A,B,C,D 选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

2014年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试（湖南卷)英语本试题卷分四个部分，共12页。

时量120分钟。

满分150分。

Part I Listening Comprehension (30 marks)Section A (22.5 marks)Directions: In this section，you will 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.Example:When will the magazine probably arrive?A. Wednesday.B. Thursday.C. Friday.The answer is B.Conversation 11. What will the woman do first?A. Take a shower.B. Go camping.C. Set up a time.2. When will the man probably call the woman?A. Thursday.B. Friday.C. Sunday.3. What is the man going to do?A, Have a coffee break. B. See a doctor. C. Buy a pet.4. What happened to the man?A. He fell ill.B. He lost his dog.C. He slept badly.Conversation 35. What is the woman?A. A bus driver.B. A waitress.C. A tour guide.6. What does the man want to get?A. Some gifts.B. A menu.C. A bus schedule.Conversation 47. What did the man do yesterday?A. He saw a movie.B. He watched TV.C. He visited some friends.英语试题第1页（共12页)8. What time will the speakers probably meet this Saturday evening?A. At 6:30.B. At 7:00.C. At 7:30.9. Which of the following will the man buy?A. Some drinks.B. A birthday cake. G. Concert tickets.10. What is the woman doing now?A. She is serving a customer.B. She is conducting an interview.C. She is doing some recording.11 .When does the man go to the nursing home?A. Tuesdays.B. Thursdays.C. Sundays.12. Where will the man probably be working next Monday?A. At the airport nearby.B. In the studio next door,C. At the store downtown.Conversation 613. Why does the woman call the man?A. The oven doesn’t work.B. The heater won’t start.C. The plug is broken.14. Who will handle the problem first tomorrow evening?A. The woman.B. The man. C A worker.15. Who is the woman speaking to?A. Her husband.B. Her house owner.C. Her boss.Section B (7.5 marks)Directions: In this section, you will hear a short passage. Listen carefully and then Jill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Fill in each blank with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.You will hear the short passage TWICE.英语试题第2页（共12页)Part II Language Knowledge (45 marks)Section A (15 marks)Directions: For each of the following unfinished sentences there are fourchoices marked A, B, C and IX Choose the one that best completes the sentence.XKB1The wild flowers looked like a soft orange blanket the desert,A. coveringB. coveredC. coverD. to coverThe answer is A.21.Children，when by their parents, are allowed to enter the stadium.A. to be accompaniedB. to accompanyC. accompanyingD. accompanied22.If Mr. Dewey _____ present, he would have offered any possible assistance tothe people there.A. wereB. had been G. should be D. was23.____your own needs and styles of communication is as important as learning toconvey your affection and emotions.A. UnderstandingB. To be understood€. Being understood D. Having understood24. As John Lennon once said，life is_____ happens to you while you arebusy making other plans.A. whichB. thatC. whatD. where25. —I’ve prepared all kinds of food for the picnic.—Do you mean we_____ bring anything with us?A. can’tB. mustn’tC. shan’tD. needn't26；You will never gain success you are fully devoted to your work*A. whenB. becauseC. afterD. unless27. There is no greater pleasure than lying on my back in the middle of the grassland, _____at the night sky.A. to stareB. staringC. stared D, having stared28. Since the time humankind started gardening, we _____to make our environment more beautiful.A. tryB. have been tryingC. are tryingD. will try29. Only when you can find peace in your heart _____good relationships with others.A. will you keepB. you will keepC. you keptD. did you keep30. what you’re doing today important, because you’re trading a day of your lifefor itA. MakeB. To makeC. MakingD. Made31.1 am looking forward to the day my daughter can read this book and know myfeelings for her.A. asB. whyC. whenD. where32. All we need a small piece of land where we can plant various kinds of fruittrees throughout the growing seasons of the year.A. areB. wasC. isD. were33. It’s not doing the things we like, but liking the things we have to domakes life happy.A. thatB. whichC. whatD. who34. Whenever you , a present, you should think about it from the receiver’s point of view.A. boughtB. have boughtC. will buyD. buy35. ourselves from the physical and mental tensions，we each need deep thoughtand inner quietness.A. Having freedB. FreedC. To freeD. FreeingSection 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 the word or phrase that best fits the context XKB1The summer before I went off to college, Mom stood me in her usual spot behind the ironing board (烫衣板)and said, “Pay attention: I’m going to teach you to iron.”Mom clearly explained her 36 for this lesson. I was going to be 37 and needed to learn this vital skill. Also, I would be meeting new people, and properly ironed clothes would help me make a good 38 .“Learn to iron a shirt,”xkb1com Mom said, “and you can iron anything.”But ironing shirts was not 39 work. It didn’t make use of long muscles we used to throw a baseball，and it wasn’t a 40 operation likeice-skating. Ironing was like driving a car on a street that has a stop sign every 10 feet, Moreover,an iron produced steam and it carried an element of 41 .If you touched the wrong part of it, you’ d get burnt. If you forgot to turn it off when you 42 ,you might bum down the house.As for technique, Mom 43 me to begin with the flat spaces outward,always pushing the iron forward into wrinkled (有褶皱的）parts. Collars had to be done right. Mom said they were close to your face, where everyone would 44 them.英语试题第4页（共12页）Over the years, I’ve learned to iron shirts skillfully, which gives me a sense of 45 Whatever failures I suffer in my life, an ironed shirt tells me I am good at something. 46 ,through ironing I’ve learned the method for solving even the most troublesome problems. “47 wrinkles one at a time,”as Mom might have said, “and before long everything will get ironed out.”36. A. reasons B. rules C. emotions D.methods37.A. helpful B. confident C. powerful D. independent38. A. conclusion B. suggestion C. impression D. observation39. A. useful B. easy C. special D. suitable40. A. direct B. single C. smooth D. strange41. A. doubt B. pressure C. surprise D. danger42. A. went away B. fell down C. jumped off D. looked up43. A. taught B. chose C. forced D. sent44. A. touch B. design C. see D. admire45. A. honesty B. freedom C. justice D. pride46. A. Instead B. Besides C.Otherwise D. However47. A. Make up B. Deal with C Ask for D. Rely onSection C (12 marks)Directions: Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the contextWe can choose our friends, but usually we cannot choose our neighbors. However, to get a happy home life, we have to get along with 48 as well as possible.An important quality in a neighbor is consideration for 49 . People should not do things 50 will disturb their neighbors unnecessarily. For example, television sets need not be played at full volume (音量）51 loud pop music should not be played very late at night. By avoiding things likely to upset your neighbors, you can enjoy 52 friendly relationship with them.An equally important quality is tolerance. Neighbors should do all they can to avoid disturbing other people，53 there are times when some level of disturbance is unavoidable. 54 neighbors want to get along well with each other, they have to show their tolerance. In this way, everyone willlive 55 peace.Part ⅢReading Comprehension (30 marks)Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C andD. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage.AWant to improve your writing skills? New Writing South is directing the way!·Towner Writer Squad (班组）for kids aged 13-17Led by comedy and TV writer, Marian Kilpatrick, Towner Writer Squad will meet once a month at the contemporary art museum for 11 months, starting 12 October, 2014.The FREE squad sessions will include introductions to a wide range of writing styles, from poetry to play writing and lyrics (抒情诗）to flash fiction, to support the development of young writers.Application & SelectionIf you would like to apply to be part of the Towner Writer Squad, please send a sample piece of your writing (about 500 words), responding to thetitle‘LUNCH,’with your name, age, address and e-mail address to: debo@.Once all applications are in,xkb1 com you will be invited to an open selection event on 17 September，4-5pm, at the gallery of Towner. This will be an informal opportunity to meet the Squad Leader, Squad Associate and other young people.You will also have a chance to get to know the fantastic gallery space and get a taste of what’s to come.Deadline for applications: 8 September, 2014For further information go to: /towner or or Any questions 一feel free to send your e-mail to Towner Writer Squad Associate: whame@﹡﹡﹡﹡﹡﹡﹡﹡﹡·Beginner Writing Project for kids aged 10-13Due to popular demand, a writing project will be started for eager beginners.Start time: 6 September, 2014Meet every other Saturday，2-4pm, at the Towner Study Centre.Study and write at your own pace 一you do not have to rush 一as you have a year to go through the project. Practise under the guidance of some experienced writers and teachers who can help you with basic writing skills. Most importantly, build confidence and have fun while writing!No previous experience or special background is required. Many others have been successful this way. If they can do it, why can’t you?Fee: £179For more information go to: or 56. Towner Writer Squad will be started _______.A. to train comedy and TV writersB. to explore the fantastic gallery spaceC. to introduce a contemporary art museumD. to promote the development of young writers57. To join the Writer Squad，each applicant should first _______.A. provide a piece of their writingB. meet the Writer Squad LeaderC. offer their family informationD. complete an application form58. Applications for the Writer Squad should be e-mailed no later than _______.A. 6 September, 2014B. 8 September, 2014C. 17 September, 2014D. 12 October, 201459. What is most important for the beginners?A. Practising as much as possible.B. Gaining confidence and having fun.C. Studying and writing at their own pace.D. Learning skills from writers and teachers.60. More information about Beginner Writing Project can be found at _______.A. /townerB. C. D. BIn the mid-1950s, I was a somewhat bored early-adolescent male student who believed that doing any more than necessary was wasted effort. One day, this approach threw me into embarrassmentIn Mrs. Totten’s eighth-grade math class at Central Avenue School in Anderson, Indiana, we were learning to add and subtract decimals (小数). Our teacher typically assigned daily homework, which would be recited in class the following day. On most days, our grades were based on our oral answer to homework questions.Mrs. Totten usually walked up and down the rows of desks requesting answers from student after student in the order the questions had apeared on our homework sheets. She would start either at the xkb1 front or the back of the classroom and work toward the other end.Since I was seated near the middle of about 35 students, it was easy to figure out which questions I might have to answer. This particular time, I had completed my usual two or three problems according to my calculations.英语试题第7页（共12页)What I failed to expect was that several students were absent, whichthrew off my estimate. As Mrs. Totten made her way from the beginning of the class，I desperately tried to determine which math problem I would get.I tried to work it out before she got to me, but I had brain freeze and couldn’t function.When Mrs. Totten reached my desk，she asked what answer I’ d got for problem No. 14. “I…I didn’t get anything,”I answered，and my face felt warm.“Correct,”she said.It turned out that the correct answer was zero.What did I learn that day? First, always do all your homework. Second, in real life it isn’t always what you say but how you say it that matters. Third，I would never make it as a mathematician.If I could choose one school day that taught me the most, it would be that one.61. What does the underlined part in Paragraph 1 indicate?A. It is wise to value one’s time.B. It is important to make an effortC. It is right to stick to one’s belief.D. It is enough to do the necessary.62. Usually, Mrs. Totten asked her students to _______.A. recite their homework togetherB. grade their homework themselvesC. answer their homework questions orallyD. check the answers to their homework questions63. The author could work out which questions to answer since the teacher always _______.A. asked questions in a regular wayB. walked up and down when asking questionsC. chose two or three questions for the studentsD. requested her students to finish their usual questions64. The author failed to get the questions he had expected because _______.A. the class didn’t begin as usualB. several students didn’t come to schoolC. he didn’t try hard to make his estimateD. Mrs. Totten didn’t start from the back of the class65，Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?A. An Unforgettable TeacherB. A Future MathematicianC. An Effective ApproachD. A Valuable Lesson62. Usually, Mrs. A. recite theirCThe behaviour of a building’s users may be at least as important as its design when it comes to energy use, according to new research from the UK Energy Research Centre (UKERC). The UK promises to reduce its carbon emissions (排放）by 80 percent by 2050, part of which will be achieved by all new homes being zero-carbon by 2016. But this report shows that sustainable building design on its own —though extremely important- is not enough to achieve such reductions: the behaviour of the people using the building has to change too.The study suggests that the ways that people use and live in their homes have been largely ignored by existing efforts to improve energy efficiency (效率)，which instead focus on architectural and technological developments.‘Technology is going to assist but it is not going to do everything,’explains Katy Janda, a UKERC senior researcher，‘consumption patternsof building users can defeat the most careful design. ’In other words，old habits die hard, even in the best-designed eco-home.Another part of the problem is information. Households and bill-payers don’t have the knowledge they need to change their energy-use habits. Without specific information，it’s hard to estimate the costs and benefits of making different choices. Feedback (反馈）facilities, like smart meters and energy monitors，could help bridge this information gap by helping people see how changing their behaviour directly affects their energy use; some studies have shown that households can achieve up to 15 percent energy savings using smart meters.Social science research has added a further dimension (方面），suggesting that individuals’behaviour in the home can be personal and cannot be predicted 一whether people throw open their windows rather than turn down the thermostat (恒温器) , for example.Janda argues that education is the key. She calls for a focused programme to teach people about buildings and their own behaviour in them.66. As to energy use, the new research from UKERC stresses the importance of________.A. zero-carbon homesB. the behaviour of building usersC. sustainable building designD. the reduction of carbon emissions67. The underlined word “which”in Paragraph 2 refers to”________.”A. the waysB. their homesC. developmentsD. existing efforts68. What are Katy Janda’s words mainly about?A. The importance of changing building users, habits.B. The necessity of making a careful building design.C. The variety of consumption patterns of building users.D. The role of technology in improving energy efficiency. XKB169. The information gap in energy use _______.A. can be bridged by feedback facilitiesB. affects the study on energy monitorsC. brings about problems for smart metersD. will be caused by building users’old habits70. What does the dimension added by social science research suggest?A. The social science research is to be furthered.B. The education programme is under discussion.C. The behaviour of building users is unpredictable.D. The behaviour preference of building users is similar.Part IV Writing (45 marks)Section A (10 marks)Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in the numbered blanks by using the information from the passage.Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.Many of us invest valuable time，energy and money planning our vacations. We do this because we know for sure that going on vacations must be good for us. Research proves this feeling without a doubt. Vacations help us perform better at work, improve our sleep quality and cushion us against depression.Yet, despite these benefits, many of us return home with a feeling that our last vacation was OK - but not great. In order to change this, some mistakes should be avoided. A classic one for vacation planners is attempting to maximize value for money by planning trips that have too many components (组成部分)•Perhaps you’re planning a trip to Europe, seven cities in 10 days，and you realize it will cost only a little more to add two more destinations to the list Sounds fine in theory, but hopping fromone place to the next hardly gives an opportunity to experience what psychologists call mindfulness - time to take in our new surroundings, time to be present and absorb our travel experiences. Another mistake is that we worry too much about strategic issues such as how to find a good flight deal，how to get from A to B，or which destinations to add or subtract from our journey. These issues may seem important, but our psychological state of mind is far more important.Actually, vacation happiness is based on the following top rules. First, choose your travel companions wisely, because nothing contributes more significantly to a trip than the right companions. Second，don’t spend your vacation time in a place where everything is too expensive so as to maintain a positive mood. Third, shop wisely, for meaningful experiences provide more long-term happiness than physical possessions.Section B (10 marks)Directions: Read the following passage. Answer the questions according to theinformation given in the passage.Kids and PondsYears ago there was a group of kids who would hang around at some local ponds in the woods near their houses in Warwick, Rhode Island. In summer they caught frogs and fish. When winter arrived they couldn’t wait to go skating. Time passed, and the ponds became the only open space for the kids to enjoy themselves in that neighborhood.One day. a thirteen-year-old boy from this group of kids read in the local newspaper that a developer wanted to fill in the ponds and build over a hundred small houses called condominiums. So the boy went door to door and gathered more than two hundred signatures (签名）to stop the development A group of citizens met and decided to support him.At the meeting of the town planning board (委员会)，the boy was quite nervous at first and spoke very softly. But when he saw the faces of his friends and neighbors in the crowd and thought about what was happening to their favorite ponds，his voice grew louder. He told the townofficials that they should speak for the citizens. He also insisted that they should leave enough space for children. A few days later，the developer stopped his plan.Nine years later, when that teen was a senior in college, he was informed that the developer was back with his proposal to build condominiums. Now twenty-two years old, he was studying wetlands ecology. He again appeared before the town planning board. This time as an expert witness, he used environmental protection laws to explain restrictions on development in and around wetlands and the knowledge of wetlands ecology to help improve the development. Finally some condominiums were built, but less than half the number the developer wanted. The ponds where those kids used to hang around were protected by a strip of natural land，and are still there today.81. What did the kids like to do at the local ponds in winter?(No more than 6 words) (2 marks)Section C (25 marks)Directions: Write an English composition according to the instructionsgiven below.学校正在组织科技创新大赛，你想为日常生活中某件物品（如钢笔、书包、鞋子……)设计添加新功能来参赛。

湖南省长沙市雅礼中学2014届高考第二次模拟考试英语试题本试卷分为四个部分，包括听力理解、语言知识运用、阅读和书面表达。

考试结束后，将答题卷和答题卡一并交回。

时量120分钟。

满分150分。

PARTⅠ LISTENING COMPREHENSION (30 marks)Section A (22.5 marks)Directions: In this section, you will 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.Example:When will the magazine probably arrive?A. Wednesday.B. ThursdayC. FridayThe answer is B.Conversation 11. Whom is the woman talking to？A. A policeman.B. A customer.C. A journalist.2. What do we know about the hotel chain？A. It attracts a lot of tourists.B. It doesn’t offer any food.C. Its owner does’t like going public.Conversation 23. What’s the woman buying？A. A pair of earrings.B. A dress.C. Indian food.4. How much will the woman pay？A. $147.B. $35.C. $22. Conversation 35. Which road will the speakers take next？A. The freeway.B. The country road.C. The side street.6. What can we infer about the man？A. He will turn on the traffic report on the radio.B. He is new to the city.C. He is quite familiar with the routes.Conversation 47. What is the relationship between the speakers？A. Father and daughter.B. Teacher and student.C. Classmates.8. What did the woman get in Spanish？A. An “A”.B. A “B”.C. A “C”.9. Why is the man disappointed in the woman？A. She is not the best speaker in the class.B. She didn’t try her best.C. She doesn’t like Spanish at all.Conversation 510. What does the woman ask Bobby to do？A. Turn off the TV.B. Set the table for lunch.C. Help cook dinner.11. Why won’t Bobby’s father eat with the speakers？A. He has to work late.B. He already ate.C. His flight was delayed.12. What is Bobby’s attitude toward his father？A. Thankful.B. Annoyed.C. Understanding. Conversation 613. Where does the conversation take place？A. On a train.B. In a restaurant.C. On a plane.14. What can the man get if he wants to have something to eat immediately？A. Salad.B. Fish.C. Snacks.15. When does the bar open？A. At 5：00.B. At 5：30.C. At 9：00.Section B (7.5 marks)Directions： In this section， you will hear a short passage. Listen carefully and then fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Fill in each blank with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.You will hear the short passage TWICE.16 to Camp CazaderoSchedule Meet at 8：00 a.m. at 17 of the school Arrive at the camp at about 18 a.m.Things to bring Snacks and drinksActivities Friday：go 19 in the forest；a big campfire at night Saturday：swimming and a barbecue；20 at nightNotice Permission slips for students’parents to signPARTⅡ LAGUAGE KNOWLEDGE (45 marks)Section A (15 marks)Directions: For each of the following unfinished sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence.21. If you have a job, _________ yourself to it and finally you’ll succeed.A. devoteB. devotedC. devotingD. to devote22. In our school campus there are a few flowers similar to _________ described in this magazine.A. themB. theseC. thoseD. ones23. I promise you _________ be rewarded for any useful clues to the missing document.A. shallB. mayC. have toD. would24. For many years, people _________ of seeing subway times in Changsha. However, building subways has been more difficult than predicted.A. had dreamedB. have dreamed C dreamed D dream25. _________ you may have, you should have determination to face the challenge.A. However a serious problemB. What a serious problemC. However serious a problemD. What serious a problem26. Jane doesn’t want to find a job in Beijing as she thinks if she _________ there, she wouldn’t be able to see her parents often.A. worksB. would workC. had workedD. were to work27. ----Do we have to wear our school uniforms tomorrow?---- I think so. We _________the coming-of-age ceremony in the afternoon.A .will be attending B. have attendedC .attend D. attended28. By the time Jack returned from Europe, his son _________ from college.A. graduatedB. has graduatedC. had been graduatingD. had graduated29. The silence of the library is sometimes broken by a sudden cough or the soundof pages _________.A. turningB. turnedC. being turnedD. having turned30. ______ about wild plants that they decided to make a trip to Madagascar for further research.A. so curious the couple wasB. So curious were the coupleC. How curious the couple wereD. The couple was such curious31. How exited I am! Today I received my Admission Letter! My wish _________ to an ideal university has finally come true!A. goingB. to goC. wentD. having gone32. The place _______ the house is supposed to be bought should be _________ there are a lot of trees and the neighbourhood is very quiet.A. which; whereB. at which; whichC. in which; whereD. which; in which33. John’s never seen such a play in the Changsha Grand Theatre, _________?A. hasn’t heB. has heC. isn’t heD. is he34. After getting lost in a storm, a member of the navy team _________ four days later.A. rescuedB. was rescuedC. has rescuedD. had been rescued35. I really didn’t understand __________ made the captain desert the ship and escape alone without taking care of the passengers on board.A. what was itB. what it was thatC. it was what thatD. what was it thatSection 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 the blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.A few years ago, my younger brother and I went to Norfolk, Virginian by plane.36 , before we took off, we heard the pilot's voice throughout the plane, “sorry, ladies and gentlemen. We have no 37 on the plane. We have a generator (发电机), and we are going to start the engines with it. We will 38 in the air and head to Norfolk, and see what happens. ”See what happens? At this point, one woman started crying. “Oh,no! We are going to 39 !” There were si gns of desperation and 40 spreading throughout the plane, and we hadn't even taken off yet. Thirty minutes passed and we were still sitting there. Then the voice of the pilot came over again, “Ladies and gentlemen,I know you are 41 , so we are. We only have one engine going right now, and itis working double time. ”There was crying 42 we had walked in to grave (坟墓). But, the pilot told us our one engine was working double time! Finally our plane climbed up in the air and 43 happened. We arrived in Norfolk and everyone sighed for still being alive.Although I do sincerely like to have a plan better than “see what happens”, which really isn’t such a bad life strategy, all too often, I would see people seek ing their goals satisfied with inaction just because they don’t have 44 success. Actually, success will never be 100% before you start! The 45 thing that you can do is just get up in the air, and see what happens.If you are planning to learn a new skill, just take action, and see what happens! It might not be as 46 as you thought. You might be smarter than you thought. It could be 47 ! So don’t stay there trying nothing just because there is no sign of guaranteed success.36. A. Hopelessly B. Excitedly C. Unfortunately D. Thankfully37. A. service B. power C. water D. fuel38. A. get up B. pack up C. light up D. speed up39. A. wait B. delay C. crash D. suffer40. A. annoyance B. anxiety C. disease D. smoke41. A. puzzled B. patient C. desperate D. embarrassed42. A. even if B. as if C. what if D. only if43. A. everything B. something C. nothing D. anything44. A. realistic B, organized C. potential D. guaranteed45. A. same B. common C. best D. last46. A. interesting B. challenging C. surprising D. encouraging47. A. fun B. pain C. happiness D. troubleSection C (12 marks)Directions: Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the context.I’d been interested in China since I was thirteen.I had seen television movie Kung Fu 48 decided right away that peace of mind and a shaved head were 49 I had always wanted. My parents supported my interest, buying all sorts of books about Kung Fu and Chinese art for me. 50 even agreed I went to a Kung Fu school, 51 they did not let me shave my head. I practiced several hours a day, trying to overcome pain 52 walking to school barefoot in the snow. I enjoyed all of this so 53 that my interest continued through high school, and spread to wanting to learn Chinese painting and then 54 language itself.I went to Yale and majored in Chinese literature. By the time I finished college,I was fluent in Mandarin (普通话). Strangely, I had no desire to go to China; and55 , I have never liked traveling much. I did need a job, though, so I applied to and was accepted by the Yale-China association to teach English in Changsha from August 1982 to July 1984.PART Ⅲ READI NG COMPREHENTION (30 marks)Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage.ASwitzerland is one of the most famous tourist destinations in the entire world. It is bordered by countries like Germany, France, Austria and Italy and offers some of the most panoramic (全景的) views giving you enough opportunities to ski, fish, hunt and do some boating. No wonder, people rush to Switzerland for a grand holiday, with many movies shooting some of their best shots here. It is also one of the richest countries in the world with numerous people having Swiss accounts. There is plenty that you can see in Switzerland so you need to plan your visit beforehand. Here are some of the places you just cannot miss.Chillon CastleIt is one of the most famous castles in Switzerland located on the shore of Lake Geneva. It has around 100 buildings and all date way back to the 11th century related to the Savoy nobility.Piz Gloria atop Schilthorn MountainIt is a restaurant atop of the Schilthorn Mountain in the Swiss Alps, about 2970 m above sea level. Apart from its unique location and structure, it is well known for having been used as the shooting site for one of James Bond’s movies, ‘On Her Majesty’s Service.’ The restaurant gives you a 360 degree view of the entire place even as you dine. It is definitely, one of the most spectacular sights in Switzerland. Chalet in SwitzerlandNo stay or visit in Switzerland is complete if you haven’t stayed in a chalet which is a traditional wooden house. It makes you feel very cozy and comfortable. Geneva Jet D’eauConsidered as a symbol of the land, the fountain is located in the heart of one of the main cities in Switzerland and projects water as high as 140 meters. What not to miss out on in SwitzerlandMountain sports are one of the most popular pastimes in Switzerland. So, don’t miss out ice climbing, ski touring, glacier walking and snowboarding. Do take a ride in one of the world’s highest cable cars up the Little Matterhorn at Zermatt.Enjoy some of the country’s st reet parades or theatre performances. Go lake touring or ferrying on lakes like Lake Zurich, Lake Geneva, or Lake Constance. Travel by the Glacier Express, one of Europe’s greatest rail journeys.Traveling in Switzerland can be enjoyable if you have your plan in mind and be cautious while traveling there.56. According to the first paragraph, we know that __________.A. Switzerland is attracting the largest number of tourists in the worldB. Switzerland is surrounded by many countries including Chillon CastleC. the best movies are always shot in SwitzerlandD. planning in advance is necessary57. Which of the followings is right?A. Chillon Castle consists of many buildings around Lake Geneva.B. Piz Gloria is located at a high altitude.C. Geneva Jet D’eau is a water tower.D. Chalets are cozy and comfortable traditional hotels.58. We can learn from the passage that __________.A. lake touring is one of the mountain sportsB. the Glacier Express is the fastest in EuropeC. the cable cars at Zermatt is something a tourist should not miss outD. the fountain Geneva Jet D’eau is the highest in Europe59. What will the writer probably write about next?A. More attractive destination(s) in Switzerland.B. More tips on traveling in Switzerland.C. The preparations to make in advance.D. Possible benefits when traveling in Switzerland.60. What might be the best title for the passage?A. Switzerland, a famous tourist destinationB. Some inviting places in SwitzerlandC. Preparations before traveling to SwitzerlandD. Impression on traveling in SwitzerlandB"I've changed my mind. I wanted to have a telescope, but now I want my daddy back." Lucien Lawrence's letter to Father Christmas written after his schoolteacher father had been knifed to death outside his school gate must have touched every heart. Lucien went on to say that without his father he couldn't see the stars in the sky. When those whom we love depart from us, we cannot see the stars for a while.But Lucien, the stars are still there, and one day, when you are older and your tears have gone, you will see them again. And, in a strange way, I expect that you will find your father is there too, in your mind and in your heart. I find that my parents, long dead now, still figure in many of my dreams and that I think of them perhaps more than I ever did when they were alive. I still live to please them and I' m still surprised by their reactions. I remember that when I became a professor, I was so proud, or rather so pleased with myself, that I couldn't wait to cable my parents. The reply was a long time in coming, but when it did, all Mother said was "I hope this means that now you will have more time for the children!" I haven' t forgotten. The values of my parents still live on. It makes me pause and think about how I will live on in the hearts and minds of my children and of those for whom I care. Would I have been as ready as Philip Lawrence have been to face the aggressors (挑衅者)，and to lay down my life for those in my care? How many people would want me back for Christmas? It's a serious thought, one to give me pause.I pray silently, sometimes, in the dead of night, that ancient cry of a poet "Protect my soul from the sword, and my darling from the power of the dog." Yet I know the death comes to us all, and sometimes comes suddenly. We must therefore plan to live forever, but live as if we will die tomorrow. We live on, I'm sure, in the lives of those we loved, and therefore we ought to have a care for what they will remember and what they will treasure. If more parents knew this in their hearts tobe true, there might be fewer knives on our streets today.61. What was Lawrence's father?A. He watched stars as a scientist.B. He was a teacher.C. He was Father Christmas.D. He sold knives outside a school.62. Lawrence said he couldn’t see stars in the sky because __________.A. he became blind after his father’s deathB. he lost his father who could help me to see the starsC. his father didn’t buy him a telescopeD. he thought his father’s death made him lose confidence in life63. What can we learn from the passage?A. Children always watch the stars in the evenings with their parents.B. The author often thinks of his/her parents after they died.C. The author still keeps in close touch with his/her parents.D. Lucien Lawrence will one day meet his father.64. By saying the underlined sentence, the mother felt __________.A. proudB. happyC. disappointedD. worried65. The author writes the passage to __________.A. tell the readers about his/her own life experienceB. criticize the criminals in the societyC. encourage the readers to cherish their lifeD. call on the readers to protect their belovedCIf you've been inside a grocery store in the past couple of years, you've probably noticed the trend in food producers adding "Made with sea salt" to their product packaging. The claim shows up on a wide variety of foods --from organic whole grain products, to mixed nuts, to "American cheese product."Clearly the food industry has decided salt from the sea is a major selling point. But why? Is it better for us than plain old table salt?Some scientists say sea salt is healthier, and people are using a lot more of it. Sea salts are consisting of larger particles（颗粒）than table salt because the former goes through less processing than the latter. Sea salts are made from sea water. Table salt, on the other hand, usually comes from undergro und salt mines and is processed into finer crystals（晶体）. The fun fact is that if you're a sea salt lover and are confident your local seawaters aren’t polluted, you can make your own.The less-processed aspect of sea salt may be appealing, but both types of salt have the same basic nutritional value. A teaspoon of table salt is finer, so it has more sodium (钠) by volume. But technically by weight they contain the samepercentage of sodium — about 40 percent."Sea salt may contain some other minerals depending on the water source - but generally not enough to make a difference in your diet. We can also get those minerals like iodine in other forms from our food. Table salt has been added with iodine (碘) since the early 20th century as a way to get more of the essential mineral into diets.The most important thing to remember: Sea salt is still salt, and you shouldn't consume too much of it. Aim for less than 2300 mg, or less than 1500 mg if you are over age 51 or have health concerns such as high blood pressure, diabetes or kidney disease.66. We can learn from the passage that __________.A. food containing sea salt is becoming a selling pointB. there are more and more organic whole grain productsC. American cheese products are more popularD. there is a wide variety of foods on the markets67. What is the plain old table salt?A. Salt that has more sodium by weight.B. Salt that is processed into finer crystals from salt mines.C. Salt that is processed into finer crystals from sea water.D. Salt that consists of larger particles.68. What can we infer from the passage?A. Sea salt is more nutritious than plain old table salt.B. Sea salt has more sodium than plain old salt in by volume.C. Sea salt and plain old table salt are equal in nutrition.D. Sea salt is not as nutritious as plain old table salt.69. The purpose of adding iodine to salt is to __________.A. make food more deliciousB. bring more minerals into the foodC. make salt more nutritiousD. make food with sea salt different70. We can conclude from the passage that __________.A. there are great changes in the use of saltB. salt leads to kidney diseasesC. sea salt brings difference in your dietD. old people need less saltPART Ⅳ WRITING (45 marks)Section A (10 marks)Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in the numbered blankets by using the information from the passage. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.Stress is the curse of living in modern times. And the stress we suffer has bad effects on our bodies and minds. In recent studies, experts have determined that heart disease is linked to anger and mental stress.Relaxation takes on added important in light of this matter. Managing your anger and attitude is significant to heart health, and relaxation can help you manage stress. Another reason why we need to relax, aside from lowering blood pressure in people and decreasing the chances of a stroke or a heart attack, is that stress produces hormones that worsen the immune system. Relaxation gives the immune system time to recover and more effective function.Watching television may be form of relaxation for some, but is not a recommended method by experts. When we watch TV we are filled with commercials, sounds and images. So how do we achieve relaxation?Acupuncture seems to reduce high blood pressure by starting several body functions for the brain to release chemical compounds known as endorphins. Endorphin helps to relax muscles, decrease pain and reduce anxiety.Yoga is also another method for relaxation and may also have similar effects like acupuncture. In another study, participants were subjected to several minutes of mental stress. Then they were subjected to various relaxation techniques, such as listening to nature sounds or classical music. Only those who did Yoga significantly reduced the time it took for their blood pressures to go back to normal.Breathing is one of the easiest methods to relax. Breathing influences almost all aspects of us; it affects our mind, our moods and our body. Simply focus on your breathing; after some time you can feel its effects.Another easy way to achieve relaxation is exercise. If you feel angry, a simple half-hour of exercise will often settle things down. Exercise should also be used in connect with other exercise method.These relaxation techniques are just some of the ways you can achieve relaxation. Relaxation can really be of good use once a relaxation technique is regularly built into your lifestyle. Choose a technique that you believe you can do regularly.Title: Good use of 71Effects ●Doing harm to people both 72●Contributing to heart disease or heart attacks73of relaxation ● Being significantly good for heart health● Lowering blood pressure● Making a stroke or a heart attack happen 74 ● Helping the immune system recover and 75Relaxation techniques Acupuncture Reducing high blood pressure, pain and anxiety and 76 Yoga●Having the familiar effects as acupuncture●Having 77 effect than listening to nature soundsor classical music78 Being easy to use to affect you as a wholeExercise Needing to 79 other exercise methodsConclusion Choose one that you can do 80 and it’ll be useful to get relaxationSection B (10 marks)Directions: Read the following passage. Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage and required words limit. Write your answers on your answer sheet.In 1939 two brothers, Mac and Dick McDonald, started a drive-in restaurant in San Bernadino, California. They carefully chose a busy corner for their location. They had run their own businesses for years, first a theater, then a barbecue restaurant, then another drive-in. But in their new operation, they offered a new, shortened menu: French fries, hamburger s, and sodas. To this small selection they added one new concept: quick service, no waiters or waitresses, and no tips. Their hamburgers sold for fifteen cents. Cheese was another four cents. Their French fries and hamburgers had a remarkable uniformity, for the brothers had developed a strict routine for the preparation of their food, and they insisted on their cooks’ sticking to their routine. Their new drive-in became incredibly popular, particularly for lunch. People drove up by the hundreds during the busy noontime. The self-service restaurant was so popular that the brothers had allowed ten copiesof their restaurant to be opened. They were content with this modest success until they met Ray Kroc.Kroc was a salesman who met the McDonald brothers in 1954, when he was selling milkshake-mixing machines. He quickly saw the unique appeal of the brothers’ fast-food restaurants and bought the right to franchise（特许经营）other copies of their restaurants. The agreement struck included the right to copy the menu, the equipment, even their red and white buildings with the sign golden arches.Today McDonald’s is really a household name. Its names for its sandwiches have come to mean hamburger in the decades since the day Ray Kroc watched people rush up to order fifteen-cent hamburgers. In 1976, McDonald’s had over $ 1 billion in total sales. Its first twenty-two years is one of the most incredible success stories in modern American business history.81. What did the two brothers sell when they started their drive-in restaurant in1939? (No more than 7 words) (2 marks)_____________________________________________________________________82. What did the McDonald brothers allow other people to do when their restaurant became popular?(No more than 11 words) (3 marks)_____________________________________________________________________83. What was Ray Kroc’s job in 1954? (Please describe it.)(No more than 8 words) (3 marks)_____________________________________________________________________84. How did Ray Kroc change McDonald? (No more than 12 words) (2 marks)_____________________________________________________________________Section C (25 marks)Directions: Write an English composition according to the instructions given below in Chinese.假如你是李华。