“江淮十校”2016届高三第二次联考

“江淮十校”2016届高三第二次联考

英语试卷

第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）

第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）

阅读下列短文，从所给的四根选项（A、B、C、D）中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将选项涂黑。

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If your life is just too busy for the added stress of planning a birthday party, consider having someone else do all the work. There are several great places in Amarillo that would be happy to host the party for you. Here are a few party places for children's birthday parties in Amarillo, Texas.

Jump 'n Jive

Jump 'n Jive birthday parties are a hit in Amarillo. It is basically a giant indoor playground full of inflatable jumpers and slides. The kids will enjoy pretending to be popcorn, and you'll enjoy not having to plan the activities. It's great exercise and parents may thank-you for wearing out their kids for a good nap. They can supply the cake, ice cream, tableware, pizza, good bags and much more. They are located at 7302 W. 34th Street and you can reach them at (806) 367-8954. Amarillo Kids Birthday Party .

Brush With Art

If you've ever found your child coloring on the wall (or even if you haven't) Brush With Art is a fantastic birthday party place. It is a paint-you-own pottery studio where the guests and your birthday star will enjoy painting items such as a plate, mug, cup and other item. They'll enjoy having a keepsake to save from the party, or to give as a gift. They will provide the tableware and invitations as well. Brush With Art is located at 1948 Civic Circle in Wolflin Square. You can reach them at (806) 355-7911.

The Amarillo Zoo

Want to celebrate the birthday with monkeys, lions and pot-bellied pigs? (Okay, not literally!) The Amarillo Zoo is a great place for an educational birthday party. The kids will enjoy seeing and talking about the animals. It will definitely provide a memorable experience. It even includes a private encounter with an animal such as a snake, rabbit, ferret or tarantula. For more details on birthday parties at the Amarillo zoo, call at least 3 weeks in advance to 355-6565.

Don Harrington Discovery Center

Want an entertaining birthday party with an educational twist? The Don Harrington Discovery Center is a fantastic place to go. Kids will enjoy interacting with fun exhibits such as a bubble area where you can make giant bubbles. Their birthday parties include use of a private party room for 2 hours, tableware, party favor bags, birthday cake, balloons and more. It also includes a hands-on activity with a staff person. It definitely makes for a unique, but exciting birthday party. To learn more about their party packages, give them a call at 355-9547. The museum's address is 1200 Streit Drive in Amarillo.Party Are Popular in Amarillo Parents Like Holding Birthday Party

21、We can infer from Jump’n Jive that the children at the party will be-------------

A．disappointed B.worried C.frightened D.tired

22、If Thomas’s child is interested in painting, he is advised to visit________.

A、7302 W.34th Street

B、Thompson Park

C、1948 Civic Circle in Wolflin Square

D、1200 Streit Drive

23、To hold a birthday party for your kid at the The Amarillo Zoo, you should_________.

A、teach your child something about painting

B、make a call ahead of time

C、prepare enough food for your child

D、rent a private party room

B

When I think about why I am inspired to give back, the easiest answer is that I m a father of three privileged children. When you are fortunate enough to be able to raise your kids the way you want，it，s impossible to be conscious of the fact that there are a lot of kids who don，t grow up in those circumstances. I never stop thinking about that. I think it's just in every parent's DNA to try to brighten the lives of children in any way you can.

As parents，our No. 1 responsibility is to raise healthy children. But you've also got to raise good people. And good people are not just consumers, they are givers.

I'm proud that my kids don't think of giving back as a chore. They never say, “Oh God, mum and dad are making us do this again. " They talk about service and wonder what they can do to help. It takes a concerted(齐心合力的）effort to imbue with that lesson. It doesn’t just happen by osmosis(耳濡目染）.If you leave kids to their own devices，and to the materialistic images they see in pop culture, they may not get it. You have to set aside time each day, week or year to communicate the values you want your children to have.

Make a Difference Day is a perfect opportunity for that. It，s one of the greatest ideas I，ve ever heard：a chance to change the world around us, to change the look of our communities，and to change our lives.

If you have time to volunteer next Saturday, do it. If not, make the time. It will change you as well.

24. What can be learnt about the author’s children?

A They regard giving back as a chore.

B. They feel forced to do well.

C. They are glad to help others.

D. They are bom givers rather than consumers.

25. What does the underlined "imbue with"in paragraph 3 mean?

A. To fix something into posilion so that, it can he used.

B. To fill soniething or someone with a particular feeling,quality or idea.

C. To tell somebody to do something in a formal or offficial way.

D. To give somebody desire or confidence to do something.

26. We can infer that the author's attitude towards materialistic images kids see in pop culture

is___________ .

A. positive

B. favorable

C. supportive

D. negative

27. What does tlie author aim to do by writing the first three paragraphs? .

A. He wants other parents to leam from him.

B. He wishes other children to be givers ratfier than consumers as his kids.

C. He'd like to lead readers to be informed of Make a Different Day.

D. He desires to do good as well.

C

Endangered giant pandas are facing a new threat : the loss of their food source，bamboo. In China's Qinling Mountains，giant pandas spend most of their day eating bamboo. The plant makes up 99% of the pandas'diet, with some pandas eating about 40 pounds of it a day. But Qinling’s

pandas may soon have to find another food source. A new study published in the science journal Nature Climate Change reports that warming temperatures may cause the loss of most of the region's bamboo by the end of the century.

A team made up of researchers from Michigan State University and the Chinese Academy of Sciences studied the effects of climate change on the region's three main bamboo species. They studied the influence of rising temperatures on the spread and growth of bamboo. Bamboo is sensitive to temperature changes.

"Even with a 3.6 degrees Fahrenheit increase in temperature, we found that 80% to 100%

of bamboowould be gone by the end of the century，”Liu Jianguo,one of the study’s authors said. Shirley Martin,who came from Paris but not involved in the team said that it’s really a demanding challenge for us to get a desired result.

The Qinling Mountains, located in eastern China, are home to about 270 pandas. That is about 17% of the world's wild panda population. The panda is one of the world’s most endangered species.

In recent years, China has stepped up efforts to protect pandas. But Liu says the country has yet to consider the long-term effects of climate change in its conservation planning.

Aside from increasing nature reserve areas where pandas are protected，Liu wants China to lower its

use of fuels that release greenhousegases-as should the rest of the world. “The future of pandas，”he says，"is in our hands."

28. From the first paragraph we can learn .

A. pandas mainly feed on bamboo

B. the bamboo in Qinling is enough for giant pandas

C. Qinling’s giant pandas have already eaten 99% of the banboo.

D. Most of the bamboo in Qinling may disappears in the near future

29. The researchers in the team come from ________.

A. Britain and China B the US and China

C.France and the US

D. Germany and the US

30.Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?

A. Bamboo is sensitive to the changes of temperature.

B. Around 17% of the world's wild pandas are in Qinling Mountains.

C. China is making great efforts to protect giant pandas.

D. Whether pandas can survive depends on their ability of adaptation.

31. What is the best title for the passage?

A. Saving Pandas' Food Source

B. The Endangered Giant Pandas

C. Protecting the Environment on Earth

D. The Terrible Future of Pandas

D

Genetically modified (转基因的）foods have become a focus point of agriculture throughout the news today. This has an effect on many different aspects of the agriculture world. From the seed dealer,to the farmer that buys the seed，to the workers that the farmer sells to ：all are affected by the new technologies that are involved in this part of production agriculture.

Genetically modified foods have come under heavy fire lately. There are some countries that are against buying these types of foods. They are being tested for safety by the best scientific experts in Europe, the US and the rest of the world-They are not for sale until they have gone through this complete safety process. Since they are a new product，and any slight problem with them could affect a whole country, these tests are very necessary.

These safety tests are carried out because of the new rules that were made with the Novel Foods Regulation. Begun in May of 1997，the Novel Foods Regulation set up an EU-wide pre-market system for all novel foods. A novel food is described as one that has not been eaten by EU consumers widely in the past. By setting up this program the EU hopes to keep its consumers

safe from any possible side effects of any new food products.

There are a variety of ways in which genetic modification has helped food producers* They can improve the nutritional value or the storage conditions of the food. Today there are only two genetically modified foods that have been allowed for use，these are GM soybean and GM maize.

Despite any safety checks, many people are still cautious about eating genetically modified foods. By providing these people with the necessary information, we can allow them to make decisions about these foods.

32. What do we know about the novel food?

A. It's very popular in EU.

B. It's bad for people's health.

C. It's a new kind of food.

D. Its story has been published.

33.Genetically modified foods are allowed to be sold if they are .

A tested for safety

B of high quality

C more nutritional

D grown in Europe

34.From paragraph 2, we can learn that genetically modified foods .

A. do no harm to people

B. have caused some problem

C. are well received after being tested

D. are criticized and attacked by many people

35. What's the writer's attitude towards genetically modified foods?

A. We should warn people that they are too dangerous to be eaten.

B. We should give people information about them so that they can decide whether to buy them.

C. We should encourage people to eat them because they are more nutritional.

D. We should tell people that they are trying to fool the farmers.

第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10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。

Protecting Your Eyesight

Nowadays most people have bad eyesight. Don't take your eyes for granted. Here are s ome tips on protecting your eyesight.

Eat for good vision.

Protecting your eyes starts with the food on your plate. Nutrients such as vitamin C an d vitamin E may help ward off (avoid) vision problems. 36 You can choose green veget ables, eggs，beans and other non-meat protein sources.

Wear sunglasses for good vision.

37 Choose sunglasses that block 99% to 100% of both UVA and UVB rays. If you wear contact lenses, choose offer UV protection. It’s s till a good idea to wear sunglasses f or more protection.

Quit smoking.

Smoking makes you more likely to get cataracts(白内障），optic nerve (视觉神经）dam age,and macular degeneration (黄斑部退化）.If you have tried to quit smoking before and st arted smoking again,keep trying. The more times you try to quit smoking,the more likely yo u are to succeed.

38

Staring at a computer screen can cause so many problems：dry eyes, headaches and ne ck, back and shoulder pain. To protert your eyes,you can position your computer so that yo ur eyes are level with the top of the monitor. This allows you to look slightly down at the screen. Try to avoid glare on your computer from windows and lights. Use an anti-glare sc reen if needed. Every 20 minutes, rest your eyes by looking 20 feet away for 20 second s. 39 Visit your eye doctor regularly.

Everyone, even young children,should get their eyes examined regularly. 40 They ca n also find some eye diseases,such as glaucoma (青光眼）. The earlier diseases are found, t he easier they are to be treated.

A. Use safe eyewear.

B. Look away from the computer for good eye health.

C. Eye exams help you protect your sight and see your best.

D. Regularly eating nutritious foods can lead to good eye health.

E. Wear glasses when examined under the guidance of your doctor.

F. At least every two hours, get up and take a 15-minute break.

G. The right kind of sunglasses will help protect your eyes from the sun's ultraviolet(紫

外线的）rays.

第三部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）

第一节完形填空（共20题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）

阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）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。

Due to a long series of unfortunate events, my mother is in a serious debt, a burden that was left on her as a result of her divorce. Because of the divorce, the legal and medical 41 it has left her with, she was unable to 42 a loan (贷款)。She has done everything in her 43 to help keep the house for my sisters and herself.

Since I was a child, my mother has always been the type of woman to 44 others’need before her own. For 13 years she 45 abused and neglected children to find sanctuary (避难所) through forster(收养的) care in our house. This was no 46 task as many of these children had stood years of physical and emotional abuse from their parents. Not long after my father became abusive, our 47 was being physically and emotionally 48 daily before our eyes. The abuse 49 for some time before she was able to file for a divorce, 50 to finally put an end to her 51 .Unfortunately, the divorce was not as 52 as one would expect.

After ten years, the divorce was finalized and my mother was 53 to continue on with her life. Due to 54 problems her knee caused by the abuse, my mother was unable to work. The 55 left her with huge amounts of medical, legal, and now property tax debts. She is 56 her last bit of money to help save the house for my younger sisters and herself. As a 57 mother, she is the most inspirational woman I have ever met. Despite the continuous turmoil(混乱) ，58 found a way to stay positive and 59 . I am hoping to help her get back on her feet and 60 some much needed financial and emotional support.

41. A. accidents B. debts C. teams D. research

42. A. take out B. put out C. make out D. think out

43. A. duty B. company C. website D. power

44. A. compare B. improve C. place D. support

45. A. helped B. reminded C. beat D. taught

46. A. difficult B. easy C. merry D. casual

47. A. sister B. daughter C. mother D. assistant

48. A. inspired B. criticized C. blessed D. destroyed

49. A. paused B. started C. continued D. argued

50. A. refusing B. hoping C. regretting D. managing

51. A. pain B. fate C. life D. confusion

52. A. slow B. practical C. bitter D. quick

53. A. proud B. able C. unwilling D. tired

54. A. mental B. medical C. technical D. energetic

55. A. marriage B. journey C. divorce D. debate

56. A. pouring B. wasting C. avoiding D. stealing

57. A. single B. learned C. noble D. lazy

58. A. never B. always C. even D. hardly

59. A. grateful B. enjoyable C. optimistic D. patient

60. A. reduce B. cancel C. confirm D. provide

第二卷

第三部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）

第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）

阅读下列材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号单词的正确形式。

Niu Lang and Zhi Nv

Long ago there was a diligent and honest boy，who lost his parents at 61 early age. He had an old buffalo. Villagers from far and near came 62 (know) him as“Niu Lang”. Meanwhile,a pretty princess from Heaven secretly came to the earth to find happiness. Soon she fell in love with Niu Lang. They married and had children. 63 Niu Lang worked in the fields，the princess wove (织布）at home. The 64 ( village) all admired her excellent weaving skill,

65 (call) her "Zhi Nv".

They lived peacefully and happily for several years until the girl's family came to find her in the village. 66 grandmother ordered her to leave at once. Niu Lang rose up to the sky to search 67 his wife. Then the grandmother took out her hairpin and 68 (draw) a big river across the river, 69 (know ) as Silver River,to separate the family forever.

Each lunar year on July 7th, all the magpies(喜鹊)in the world form a bridge so that Niu Lang and Zhi Nv may enjoy a get-together 70 (temporary).

第四部分写作(共两节,满分35分)

第一节短文改错(共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)

假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文,请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误,每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧),并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除:把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。

修改:在错词下划一横线,并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意: 1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词;

2.只允许修改10处,多者(从第11处起)不计分。

Dear Tom,

I’m in New York! This is really a pity that I didn’t find you at the railway station.

You may have been left when my train arrived, three quarter behind the schedule.Luckily, on the train I came across Mr. Taylor and his wife, they are Chinese and have been lived in the US for several years. See that there was no one to meet me at the station, they offered to drive me to your house.

As you happen to be out, I decided to accept the Taylors’ offer to stay at your house for the night. I’ve decided to put up here for the night. They are very friendly to me, so don’t worry me. I’ll be all right. It cannot be good if you can call me at my phone number 64611128 this evening.

Yours,

Li Hua

第二节书面表达（满分25分）

假定你是李华，你笑英语报“Vioce Your Opinion”栏目征集拟刊登对中国“足球梦将注入中小学课本，仁爱足球从娃娃抓起，”进行民意调查，请给编辑部写信投稿，要点如下：

1、足球运动对中小学生的影响；

2、人们对此提倡的看法；

3、你的见解。

注意：1、次数100左右；

2、可以适当增加细节，以使行连贯；

3、开头语也为你写好，不计入总词数。

Dear Editor,

China has desired to make football courses compiled in the textbooks of compulsory education to pursue national “Football Dream”. I’d love to share my personal viewpoint on it .

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