安徽省阜阳市第三中学2015-2016学年高二上学期第一次调研考试英语试题-1.doc

安徽省阜阳三中 2014级英语一调试卷
（满分150分 考试时间：120分钟）

第一部分:听力(共两节, 满分30分)
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分,满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Where is Henry from?
A. England. B. France C. Germany.
2. What did the woman think of the lecture?
A. It was too long. B. It was boring. C. It was interesting.
3. What makes the woman so surprised?
A. There are four shirts in other shops.
B. The price of the shirt is too high.
C. The man doesn’t agree with her.
4. What does the man mean?
A. Michael was always late.
B. Michael was always punctual.
C. The teacher began his class early.
5. How many packages did the woman post?
A. 21. B. 4. C. 2.
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。并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6至8题。
6. What are the speakers talking about?
A. How to use the Internet.
B. The effects of the Internet.
C. The history of the Internet.
7. What does the man do through the Internet?
A. Chatting. B. Marketing. C. Watching movies.
8. What can we learn from the conversation?
A. The woman can’t live without the Internet.
B. People must surf the Internet every day.
C. Many places have no network.
听第7段材料，回答第9至11题。
9. Where does the conversation most probably take place?
A. On the school campus. B. In the busy street. C. At a restaurant.
10. Who will organize the contest?
A. The Students’ Union.
B. The Recreational and Physical Culture Section.
C. The College Swimming Association.
11. How much does the admission ticket cost?
A. 7 yuan. B. 6.30 yuan. C. Free.
听第8段材料，回答第12至14题。
12. Where are the speakers?
A. In a restaurant. B. In a tailor’s shop. C. In a department store.
13. How much is the red skirt?
A. $ 50.55. B. $ 15.15. C. $ 55.15.
14. Which skirt will the woman take?
A. The red one. B. The pink one. C. The white one.
听第9段材料，回答第15至17题。
15. What motivates the man to employ the local people?
A. To help the local business.
B. To increase the local employment rate.
C. To reduce the number of workers from other places.
16. What will the man probably do in the future?
A. Set up a new company.
B. Run a training course.
C. Lead an easier life.
17. What is the relationship between the speakers?
A. Supplier and customer.
B. Manager and customer.
C. Interviewer and manager.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. Why does Karen like her job?
A. It can make her famous.
B. It is dangerous but exciting.
C. It is easy and rewarding.
19. What’s the result of mud-rock flow?
A. Somebody was killed.
B. Nobody was injured.
C. Karen was physically hurt.
20. What is the passage mainly about?
A. A brave journalist. B. A serious injury. C. A mad woman.

第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文, 从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中选出最佳选项。
A
Back in the late 1950’s, I grew up in a small village in the Cotswolds. There was little to do other than read and write. I decided as a teenager that I wanted to hear from people who lived in different countries and see how they lived and what their life was like. I got, from a magazine, the address of one teenager, called Glenys, like me who wanted to correspond with each other. She lived in North Island, New Zealand.
Glenys and I wrote to each other via blue airmail letters because there were no computers then! Sometimes it was so exciting because a proper letter would arrive with photographs and newspaper cuttings, showing each other how different our lives were—but strangely enough—very similar in some aspects. We married, had children all round about the same time. Over the years we shared lots of heartbreak, tears and laughter. My husband died—so did Glenys’. We cheered each other up during these times and both remarried. She is leading a happy life with her second husband Brian. I am enjoying my life to the full.
Later with the use of the email, keeping in touth became much easier, and we decided time was moving on and if we were going to meet, we had to do something soon. So in 2009 I took the longest flight of my life and went to NZ. We looked at each other at Auckland airport and burst into tears. Newpapers there had caught the story. What a wonderful time I had there!
In September 2012 Glenys came to the Uk to see me. It was such an emotional reunion. She flew back a month later and I was feeling very tearful. My dearest wish is that Glenys and I will meet again, sometime.
21．When the writer was young, she .
A．moved to live in a small village with her family
B．had no interest and hobbies
C．received a magazine from a foreign teenager
D．was curious about the outside world
22．By writing to each other for many years, the two good friends ________.
A．gradually developed the similar interests
B．gradually improved their communicating skills
C．found that they had much in common
D．found that they had different marriage experiences
23．Why did the two good friends send newspaper cuttings to each other?
A．To share information about their countries.
B．To show the similarities in their lives.
C．To provide latest information.
D．To exchange ideas.
24．What would be the best title for the passage?
A．Half Century’s Friendship Crossing the Oceans.
B．International Friendship Beginning in Teens.
C．Exciting Letters, Emotional Reunion.
D．Old Friends, New Expectations.
B
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Polar expeditions Take a cruise to the Antarctic or the Arctic; explore a land of white nature beauty or wonderful wildlife. Our experts will explain everything about the two poles as you watch penguins or whales in the Antarctic and polar bears in the Arctic. There’s no greater adventure than traveling to the two ends of the earth.
Culture journeys Our culture journeys will help you discover the secrets of distant places such as India, Thailand or Egypt. Explore their history by visiting temples, palaces and ancient ruins. You can also get to know how people live in the modern world by exploring markets, eating exotic foods and meeting local people.
Hiking tours We have hiking holidays to famous places, such as Machu Picchu or the Everest Base Camp Trek, as well as some nearer to home, for example in the highlands of Scotland. You don’t need to be too sporty, just fairly fit. You’ll have a great time enjoying nature with a group of new friends. Some of the holidays need camping, but we’ll transport the tents for you!
Wildlife holidays We organize small group tours to get closer to nature in Africa, Asia or South Africa. Go on safari in Africa and watch lions and giraffes. Meet the famous turtles of Galapagos Islands. Look for tigers in India, or take an elephant safari in Sri Lanka. We use local guides and stay in a range of accommodation, from tents to tree houses.
25. According to the passage, ______ can make you experience the most adventurous holiday.
A. Activity holidays B. Polar expeditions
C. Culture journeys D. Wildlife holidays
26. Which is NOT a choice for Peter if he wants to see wildlife?
A. Antarctic B. The northern pole
C. Africa D. Thailand
27. Which country might make the advertisement?
A. Egypt B. Canada C. Britain D. India
C
Located in the Bloomsbury area of London, the British Museum is the location of a national collection of science and art treasures. It first began in 1753 when Parliament purchased the collection of Sir Hans Sloane and a collection from Sir Robert Harlry’s Library. First opened to the public in 1759 in Montage House, it was later moved to its present location, being built in stages from 1823. The famous Reading Room was built in 1857 and is now part of the glassed-in Great Court.
The British Museum aims to “illuminate(照亮) the histories of cultures for the benefit of present and future generations”. Thus, the number and subject of the exhibits and galleries is vast. Ranging from Africa, Asia, the Americas, and Europe to ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome, and back to prehistoric times, they highlight more than just Britain. A visit to the Museum is a visit through the centuries of mankind and what he has left behind of himself.
The British collections trace the history of Britain and cover prehistoric times, Roman Britain, medieval(中世纪的) and later Britain. One of the highlights of the prehistoric age is the preserved body of Lindow Man(林多人), dated the mid-1st century AD. The Stone Age collections include works of art and jewellery dating from 35,000 to 10,000 years ago.
4th to 20th century, European art and archaeology collections illustrate cultures of the time. Items from the famous Anglo-Saxon Sutton Hoo burial are of particular interest. Sutton Hoo, located in East Suffolk, contained 11 barrows(坟墓) and the remains of a Saxon ship complete with gold and silver treasures.
Admission: Free
Entrance: The main entrance is on Great Russell St, with an alternate entrance on Montague Place.
Bus routes: Southampton Row: 68, 91, 188; New Oxford Street: 7, 8, 19, 25, 38, 55, 98.
28. The British Museum tries to achieve its aim by ___________. 
A. offering free big exhibits          
B. including collections of different cultures 
C. highlighting civilizations of Britain
D. presenting prehistoric collections of different cultures
29. It can be inferred that Roman Britain started _________. 
A. from the Stone Age                    
B. from 10,000 years ago 
C. after the first century AD             
D. before the first century AD 
30. We can conclude that Sutton Hoo________. 
A. is a famous historic site          
B. is a famous Saxon race
C. existed in prehistoric times           
D. is a famous European leader
31. The British Museum was later moved to _________.
A. Montage House B. Great Russell St
C. Gower Street D. Southampton Row

Passage D
At the playground near my family’s apartment, I sometimes get annoyed when I see older kids running up the slides. After all, little kids play there, too—and they might get hurt. But honestly, I’m not so sure I can blame them for trying to make the playground a little bit more exciting. In our neighorhood park, there’s not much to interest a kid over the age of 6 or 7. Some experts say that thanks to all the worries about avoiding injuries, most of today’s playgrounds are actually too safe.
How is that possible? In fact, modern playgrounds have been stripped(剥夺) fun and excitement for thrill-seeking kids, all as a result of helicopter parents. And that worries child development experts, who say that as kids become older, they become less interested in playing outside. “We don’t give our children enough free space to help them test their limits or to help them become confident in their physical skills,” said Professor Kathryn Hirsh Pasek. “Sometimes when we protect people too much they never learn to take healthy risks. ”
Of course, playground designers don’t want to create space that leads to lots of children getting hurt. But there are ways to give kids a sense of excitement without risking serious injuries. For example, specially designed climbing nets allow childen to climb considerable heights, without sacrificing safety in case of falls. These types of more exciting playgrounds are already derigueur in Europe, and the movement is starting to spread to the US. “It’s important that play environments are as safe as necessary, not as safe as possible,” said Professor Ellen Sandseter.
Personally, I would love to see the little playground near our apartment given the same kind of boost(提升). What do you think? Is your neighborhood playground too boring—or do you live in an area where fun is No. 1?
32．What is the main purpose of Paragraph 1?
A．To introduce the writer’s apartment.
B．To make comments about the park.
C．To explain the writer’s big worries.
D．To serve as the background of the passage.
33．According to the passage, who are helicopter parents?
A．Those who often make kids independent.
B．Those who often protect kids too much.
C．Those who encourage kids to take risks.
D．Those who go against kids playing outside.
34．The underlined word “derigueur” in Paragraph 3 means .
A．popular B．strange C．special D．rare
35．Which of the following shows the right structure of the passage?
A． B． C． D．
① ① ① ① ② ③
／∣＼ ∣ ／＼ ﹨∣／
② ③ ④ ② ② ③ ④
／＼ ﹨ ／
③ ④ ④
第二节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
You get anxious if there’s no Wi-Fi in the hotel or mobile phone signal up the mountain. 36 And you secretly worry things will go wrong at work if you’re not there. These are the typical signs of “always on” stress caused by smartphone addiction. For many people, smartphones have become tyrants(严酷的事物) in our pockets, never allowing us to switch off, relax and recharge our batteries. 37
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An IT developer Kevin Holesh was so worried about how much he was ignoring his family and friends. To solve the problem, he developed an app—Moment—to monitor his usage. The app enables users to see how much time they’re spending on the device and set up warnings if self-imposed usage limits are broken. Moment’s goal is to promote balance in one’s life. “You can’t always be on your phone. You’d better stay with your loving family a little bit more, and Moment will help you with that,” Kevin explains.
Always stressed
39 You‘re not giving your body time to recover, so you’re always stressed. And the more tired and stressed we get, the more mistakes we make. Physical and mental health can suffer. The fact that we can stay connected to the workplace wherever we are in the world is feeling deep-seated insecurities.
Dec