安徽省六校教育研究會高三第二次聯(lián)考英語試題及答案

1、安徽六校教育研究會2016屆高三年級學生素質(zhì)測試英語試題（考試時間：120分鐘 滿分：150分）第卷第一部分 聽力（共兩節(jié)，滿分30分） 做題時，建議先將答案標在試卷上，錄音內(nèi)容結束后，你將有兩分鐘的時間將試卷上的答案轉涂到答題卡上。第一節(jié)（共5小題；每小題1.5分，滿分7.5分） 聽下面5段對話，每段對話后有一個小題。從題中所給的a、b、c三個選項中選出最佳選項，并標在試卷的相應位置。聽完每段對話后，你都有10秒鐘的時間來回答有關小題和閱讀下一小題。每段對話僅讀一遍。1. what will the man probably do next?a. buy something.b. look

2、for the key.c. wait for the woman.2. when will the speakers need to be in their seats?a. no later than 7:15 p.m.b. no later than 7:25 p.m.c. anytime before 7:30 p.m.3. what does the man like to play now?a. basketball.b. baseball.c. tennis.4. what does the woman imply about uncle jim?a. he eats too m

3、uch.b. his manners are just fine.c. he has a good sense of humor.5. what did the man pay the most for?a. the bed.b. the fridge.c. the washing machine.第二節(jié)(共15題；每小題1.5分，滿分22.5分) 聽下面5段對話或獨白。每段對話或獨白后有幾個小題，從題中所給的a、b、c三個選項中選出最佳選項，并標在試卷的相應位置。聽每段對話或獨白前，你將有時間閱讀各個小題，每小題5秒鐘；聽完后，各小題將給出5秒鐘的作答時間。每段對話或獨白讀兩遍。聽第6段材料

4、，回答第6、7題。6. what is the man allowed to make?a. the sauces.b. the desserts.c. the salad.7. what is thanksgiving like in the womans family?a. everyone does a little bit of everything.b. no one takes it very seriously.c. her parents often try to do too much.聽第7段材料，回答第8、9題。8. what did the man usually ha

5、ve on hot days?a. cold water.b. warm water.c. something other than water.9. who used to take the man to get ice cream?a. his mother.b. his father.c. his grandmother.聽第8段材料，回答第10至12題。10. what does the woman think of the man giving the speech?a. he is not talking loudly enough.b. he is not wearing a m

6、icrophone.c. he may be from another country.11. what is the mans suggestion?a. leaving the room.b. turning off the light.c. talking to the speaker privately.12. what will the woman do later?a. give a speech.b. find another lecture.c. ask some questions.聽第9段材料，回答第13至16題。13. who does the man think the

7、 woman is shopping for in the beginning?a. her niece.b. herself.c. her daughter.14. what does the man think of schools in oregon?a. they offer good programs.b. they have beautiful scenery.c. they have a long history.15. where did the woman go to college?a. harvard university.b. brown university.c. t

8、he university of pennsylvania.16. where will the woman go next?a. to another store.b. to a nearby university.c. to the left of the mans store.聽第10段材料，回答第17至20題。17. where does the talk take place?a. in england.b. in australia.c. in the united states.18. when was the unlikely pilgrimage of harold fry

9、published?a. in 2014.b. in 2012.c. in 2007.19. what award has rachel joyce won?a. the commonwealth book prize.b. the tinniswood award.c. the man booker prize.20. what did rachel joyce use to work as?a. an actress.b. a tv host.c. a writer.第二部分 閱讀理解（共兩節(jié)，滿分40分）第一節(jié) （共15小題；每小題2分，滿分30分）閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的四個選項（a

10、、b、c和d）中，選出最佳選項，并在答題卡上將該項涂黑。aextreme holiday cures you thrive on adventure, live for the unforgettable experience, theres just one little thing that scares you frightened of sharks? get up close and personal with the oceans most majestic creatures at beqa island in fiji. with no cages or barriers be

11、tween you and the sharks, you can swim with eight different species including bull sharks, reef sharks, grey nurses and the awe-inspiring tiger shark . frightened of heights? take a bungee jumping adventure up a notch by diving head first into an active volcano. a helicopter will fly you into the ca

12、ldera(火山噴口) of a volcano near pucon, chile, so you can bungee-jump within 200m of molten lava below. frightened of speed? some of the worlds best desert dunes are in the wahiba sands, a two-hour drive from muscat, the capital of oman. with many about 100m in height, this is the perfect place for som

13、e extreme sand boarding action. if youre not prepared to fly down the dunes standing up, you can warm up by tobogganing down instead. frightened of rats? karni mata temple in rajasthan, india, is just what you need to youre your fears . also called the temple of the rats, its famous for both its bea

14、utiful architecture and the20,000-odd rats that call it home.21. if you want to try bungee jumping, where should you go? a. fiji b. chile c. oman d. india22. who are most likely to show interest in the events described in the passage? a. people who want to relax themselves during their holidays. b.

15、students who are eager to learn more about nature and building. c. the young who want to have unusual and adventurous experiences. d. tourists who are fond of outdoor activities.23. what can be inferred from the text?a. all of the adventures are experienced outdoors. b. it may be dangerous to have a

16、 thrilling experience at beqa island in fiji. c. tobogganing down the dunes is more exciting than flying down standing up. d. most indians are not scared of rats.b jerome kern is often called the father of american musical theater. kern is remembered for the hundreds of songs he wrote for musical pl

17、ays and movies. to a great extent, he led the development of the first truly american theater music. jerome kern began his career as a songwriter in theaters in london and new york city. success came quickly. by the early 1920s, kern was a successful young composer for broadway musical comedies. he

18、worked with each song until he was satisfied that the music was perfect. american musical plays at that time were still usually copied from european ones. kern wanted to try something completely new. he thought a musical play should be a real work of art, not just a collection of songs and dances. h

19、e thought songs should help move the action of the play along, by showing a persons feelings. kern wanted to do a truly american musical, with real american characters and real situations. in 1927, he found the story he wanted. it was the book show boat by american writer edna ferber. show boat take

20、s place in the 1880s on a passenger steam boat that travels along the mississippi river. the boat is called a show boat because singers and dancers entertain the passengers. the captain of the show boat has a daughter who is a singer on the boat. she falls in love with a man who earns his money by g

21、ambling with cards. the story dealt with some unusually serious issues for a musical. it showed the hard lives of african-americans in the south. and it showed marriage between people of different races, which was against the law at that time. although serious in places, show boat was not a tragedy.

22、 the public and critics loved it. show boat became the greatest work of american musical theater .music critics said kerns effect on musical theater was revolutionary. it was kerns music that made the show a great success, which has been performed thousands of times all over the world.24. the passag

23、e above is likely to appear in _. a. a poster b. a radio program c. a notice d. a news report25. according to the passage, jerome kern can be described as being _. a. adventurous and sympathetic b. brave and kind c. productive and creative d. hardworking and determined26. the story of “show boat” is

24、 _. a. serious b. light-hearted c. ridiculous d. tragic27. the purpose of the passage is to _. a. introduce jerome kerns life and his career b. explain how jerome kerns truly american musical was created c. tell us the unusual story of “show boat” d. show the differences between american musical pla

25、ys and european onesc the african elephant, the largest land animal remaining on earth, is of great importance to african ecosystem. unlike other animals, the african elephant is to a great extent the builder of its environment . as a big plant-eater, it largely shapes the forest-and-savanna(大草原) su

26、rroundings in which it lives, therefore setting the terms of existence for millions of other animals that live in its habitat. it is the elephants great desire for food that makes it a disturber of the environment and an important builder of its habitat. in its continuous search for the 300 pounds o

27、f plants it must have every day, it kills small trees and under-bushes, and pulls branches off big trees. this results innumerous open spaces in both deep tropical forests and in the woodlands that cover part of the african savannas. in these open spaces are numerous plants in various stages of grow

28、th that attract a variety of other plant-eaters. take the rain forests for example. in their natural state, the spreading branches overhead shutout sunlight and prevent the growth of plants on the forest floor. by pulling down trees and eating plants, elephants make open spaces, allowing new plants

29、to grow on the forest floor. in such situations, the forests become suitable for large hoofed plant-eaters to move around and for small plant-eaters to get their food as well.what worries scientists now is that the african elephant has become an endangered species. if the elephant disappears, scient

30、ists say, many other animals will also disappear from vast areas of forest and savanna, greatly changing and worsening the whole ecosystem. 28. what does the underlined phrase “setting the terms” most probably mean? a. improving the quality. b. worsening the state. c. fixing the time. d. deciding th

31、e conditions.29. the passage is developed mainly by_. a. showing the effect and then explaining the causes b. giving examples c. pointing out similarities and differences d. describing the changes in time order30. what is the passage mainly about? a. forests and savannas as habitats for african elep

32、hants. b. the eating habit of african elephants. c. disappearance of african elephants. d. the effect of african elephants search for food.31. what do we know about the open spaces in the passage? a. they are home to many endangered animals. b. they result from the destruction of rain forests. c. th

33、ey are attractive to plant-eating animals of different kinds. d. they provide food mainly for african elephants.d when you bite into a loaf of bread, youre eating a little slice of history, with roots that stretch back for millennia. but this basic and important food, which has dominated tables for

34、thousands of years, is in a dangerous decline. according to a study, 32 percent of the purchased bread is being dumped in the uk. and in france a country whose breads are internationally well-known young people are eating 30percent less than a decade ago. traditionally, bread has been a cornerstone

35、of many cultures around the world. wherever wheat was grown, bread was sure to follow. its roles were just as varied as its origins. bread could be used as an appetizer, a palate cleanser, a post-meal palate cleaner even as an entire meal itself.as its popularity grew, so too did its symbolic value.

36、 christianity adopted bread as are presentation of christ during religious ceremonies. “breaking bread” with someone became a common symbol of friendship. the french even used to bring baguettes(法棍面包) home as a symbol of love to the family. but recently, the worlds love with bread came to fade. some

37、 guess that the fast pace of modern life is changing peoples eating habits. others believe its a reflection of health concerns.bread is rich in complex carbohydrates(碳水化合物), a fact that could alienate(使疏遠) anyone who practices a low-carbon or gluten-free(不含麩質(zhì)物的) lifestyle. the shift against bread is

38、 also associated with its mass production. extra yeast(酵母) and additives(添加劑) are added to the dough, to extend its shelf life. in the process, bread ends up being blanched(變白) and nutritious stripped. but dedicated bakers around the world have rushed forward to rescue breads good reputation.they sa

39、y no to mass production in favor of baking flavorful loaves the old-fashioned way. british baker mark newman is a good example. his loaves take up to 18 hours from start to finish. “in terms of nutrition and eating satisfaction, a handmade loaf of real bread and mass-produced bread are completely di

40、fferent products.” he said. artisanal bakers(手工面包師) hope to build on the popular enthusiasm to grow their industry. with a little luck and some fresh, whole grains bread might return to its traditional glory.32. from the traditional view, bread _. a. could not be served before a big meal b. could be

41、 mass produced c. was not used for religious purposes. d. symbolized some close relationships33. in the mass production of bread, whats the purpose of overusing yeast and additives?a. to blanch bread. b. to make bread more nutritious. c. to help bread keep longer. d. to speed the process of producti

42、on.34. what is the structure of the passage? (=paragraph) a. b. c. d.35. what is the main idea that the writer wants to convey? a. bread plays an important role throughout the world. b. bread is becoming less consumed. c. handmade bread enjoys great popularity nowadays. d. bread has a long history a

43、s main food dominating tables.第二節(jié) （共5小題，每小題2分，滿分10分） 根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容，從短文后的選項中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項。選項中有兩項為多余選項。 most students have had experienced or suffered from procrastination( 拖延癥). here are some tips to help you reduce procrastination.set goals students often procrastinate because they think that they can put

44、off the work for a while and enjoy their time at the moment. 36 , when the deadline becomes one day away and the essay has yet to be started. in order to stay on track, you should constantly set and update goals. it can be beneficial to mark all deadlines in a planner and think about how much time y

45、ou need to meet them all. update your plan for the upcoming two weeks so that you do not get overwhelmed, and continue to update as other assignments and events arise. additionally, make a daily schedule in order to reach necessary goals before going to bed.reward yourself it can become extremely di

46、fficult to work for hours straight in order to finish school work. in order to keep productivity, set breaks at the end of a period of time or once you finish a section ofyour work so that you can reward yourself with some deserved, scheduled, and controlled procrastination-like activities 37 . brea

47、ks like these are proven to increase productivity and keep you focused, and they will make the process of studying much more bearable!remind yourself of what youre doing sometimes you may begin to think that what you are working on has little to do with what you ultimately want to do. you may consid

48、er some work or a class pointless and not useful to your further studies. however, when these thoughts arise ,remind yourself what the ultimate goal of your schooling is. remind yourself why you wanted to go to school and take this program in the first place. 38 .turn off the internet 39 . if you do

49、 not need the internet to do your work, turn it off so that you are not receiving notifications while completing your work, and you are not as tempted to search for sites. the same goes for your cell phone; you can take a break from being connected to the cyber world in order to do your school work.

50、 if you feel the need to check messages and websites often, set times when you will allow yourself to do so rather than constantly staying connected. 40 being productive for all hours of every day does not work you do need breaks, and as a student you are entitled to have a lot of fun. so, in order

51、to balance productivity and amusement, plan times to go out with friends or do something relaxing. but ideally, social and relaxation plans should be made for after a significant portion of work is complete. this way, while you are working, you can keep in mind that once you are finished your work y

52、ou can go out and not worry about your assignments.a. enjoy every minute in schoolb. have something to look forward toc. the internet has become an essential part of our daily lifed. you may understand why you should focus on completing your worke. this thought tends to make things worse, thoughf. s

53、ome of the most common distractions are those found on the internetg. you may have coffee with a friend, cook, or watch an episode of a television show第三部分 英語知識運用（共兩節(jié)， 滿分45分）第一節(jié) 完形填空（共20 小題；每小題1.5分，滿分30分） 閱讀下面短文，從短文后各題所給的四個選項（a, b, c, d）中，選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項，并在答題卡上將該項涂黑。 next autumn, when you see geese h

54、eading south for the winter, flying along in v formation, you might consider what science has discovered as to why they fly that way. 41 each bird flaps its wings, it creates uplift for the bird 42 following. by flying in v formation, the whole flock(群) 43 at least 71 percent greater flying range than if each bird flew44 . when a goose falls out of formation, it suddenly feels the drag and 45 of trying to goal one-and quickly gets back into formation to take 46 of the powerful lifting of the bird in front. when the head goose gets 47 , it goes back in the wing and anoth