2016学年第二学期杭州市高三年级教学质量检测英语(二模

1、2016学年第二学期杭州市高三年级教学质量检测英语(二模)第一部 听力（共两节，满分30分）第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分35分）第一节（共10小题，每小题2.5分，满分25分）AI never knew before, Cecil, that you were so fond of drawing, said Aunt Sophia, as she looked over the shoulder of her nephew, who was busy with his pencil. You really have made great progress.I need to do so,

2、 cried Cecil, if I am to carry off the prize for drawing, as I am determined to do this term.I should have thought, said the aunt, that you had little chance against Lee. He is an artists son, and has used the pencil, one might almost say, from his cradle.（摇篮）That will double the pleasure of beating

3、 him! cried Cecil, dashing the bough of a tree into his picture, as if he meant what he said. Im working now at this four hours a day; he never draws more than two.You are not neglecting（忽视） your Latin for it, I hope? You have had the Latin prize every term for these three years past, said Aunt Soph

4、ia.Yes, replied Cecil, with a proud smile; there is no boy in our class can match me in that, though Russell is now working hard. But I am not content with one prize: I cannot rest till I have won the paint-box for drawing, of which Tom Lee makes so sure. It would be glorious to beat the son of an a

5、rtist on his own ground!Take care, said his aunt, gently laying her hand on his shoulder, that you do not lose the Latin prize, in trying for that which you are not likely to gain. Remember the fable of the dog that dropped the substance, in catching at the shadow.On the evening of the day on which

6、the names of the prize-winners were read out, Cecil came home from school gloomy and grave. His looks told his aunt enough to make her spare him the pain of questions; but his little sister Rosey was not so thoughtful. Cecil, she cried, running eagerly up to him, tell me, are you to get the two priz

7、es?No, not even one. I was so busy trying to beat Lee, that I could not hold my ground against Russell. Cecil threw himself into a sofa in an angry mood.Their aunt silently hoped that the lesson might prove worth the pain which it cost.21. What made Cecil keep practicing drawing?A. His interest in d

8、rawing. B. His desire to win the prize.C. Lees being the son of an artist. D. Russells working hard on Latin.22. Which of the following words best describes Aunt Sophia?A. Considerate B. Strict C. Determined D. Optimistic23. Why did Cecil fail to win any prizes?A. He didnt put in enough time. B. He

9、had no talent C. He was too ambitious D. He was too tiredBA gaming company in New Zealand is luring employees from around the world by offering unlimited paid annual leave, a share in the companys profits and no set work hours.Dean Hall became famous in international gaming circles for being the lea

10、d designer on popular video game DayZ.After searching the world for a location for his new gaming studio, Rocketwerkz, New Zealander Hall settled on the small university town of Dunedin on the south islands east coast, where land is cheap and creative start-ups have become an important part of the c

11、itys identity.Rocketwerkzs flexible work culture is now drawing talent from around the globe, with Hall receiving 300 messages of inquiry since a local newspaper wrote about his studio last week.Last year, when the company was still in its infancy(婴儿期), baby cats would also make a regular appearance

12、 in the office as a form of fighting stress, and Friday afternoons are generally reserved for sports and games to end the week on a playful note.“The first time I heard about the idea of unlimited paid leave in places like Silicon Valley it was about the problems it caused. A culture had appeared wh

13、ere employees took no leave,” said Hall.“So to address that, our staff are issued the standard New Zealand annual leave of four weeks, but they can also take unlimited leave in addition to that. ”Emily Lampitt , from Britain, is a 3D junior artist who has been with the company for a yearandahalf.She

14、 says the flexible work culture was a huge factor in her decision to move to New Zealand.“The flexibility here has made me feel much more relaxed ” she says. “That internal stress I used to feel in a traditional work environment has gone, so when I am at work now it is because I want to be, because

15、I am passionate(有激情的) ,not because I am afraid of my boss or watching the clock.”24.The underlined word “luring” in Paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _.A.cheating B.disturbing C.inspiring D.attracting25.Why are baby cats mentioned in Paragraph 4?A. To show the company focuses on pressure relief.B

16、. To explain how the company motivates its staff.C. To stress the significance of harmony in workplaces.D. To introduce a new way to promote creativity26.According to the passage, unlimited paid leave in Silicon Valley_.A.set a good example to Rochetwerkz B.didnt work out as expected C.helped develo

17、p the local culture D.solved the problem of unemployment27.What is the writing purpose of the above text?A. To encourage It companies to be more flexible.B. To describe what a creative company should be like.C. To give a report on the flexible management of a company.D. To discuss how to make a trad

18、itional company more competitive.CIn 2013, Bezos, the CEO and founder of Amazon Inc., made headlines when he announced that within a few years, the company woulduseunmanned drones(无人机)to deliver packages within 30 minutes after an order was placed. Since Amazon Prime Air was publicized the night bef

19、ore “Cyber Monday,” some just regarded itapublicitystunt(噱头) designed to draw attention to the company. It turns out they were wrong.On December 7, 2016, Amazon revealed that it had completed its first Prime Air delivery in Cambridge, UK. The package, containing a bag of popcorn and an Amazon Fire T

20、V, were loaded on to the unmanned vehicle from a localfulfillmentcenter and delivered to a two-story farmhouse several miles away all within 13 minutes after the items were bought!The company also announced that the service is now available within the five-square-mile range of the Cambridge area, se

21、ven days a week during daylight hours. Thethinlypopulated rural area, with few dozen residents distributed amidst vast areas of farmland and fields, is perfect for testing the drones.Unfortunately, even if the trial is wildly successful, many challenges still remain before drone delivery becomes a r

22、eality for most of us. While the drone may do fine in rural areas, they remain untested in crowdedurbancities where they would bump into barrierslike buildings or trees. There is also fear that theautonomousflying vehicles could injure people as theycome down to drop their packages. The drones and t

23、heir load are alsodamaged by destroyers. Then there are the deliverylogistics(后勤保障). Amazon will not only have to ensure that every Prime Air customer has a special landing flat surface, but also come up with apracticalsolution for apartment residents who do not haveaccessto an open space where the

24、drone can land. Hence, while Amazon Prime Air may someday be a reality, for now, we will just have to wait for two “long” days to receive our packages!28. Why was the trial carried out in Cambridge area?A. Amazon couldnt find out drone landing space in crowded urban cities.B. The vast rural areas wi

25、th smaller population were perfect test sites.C. Drone flight was prohibited where there were impassable barriers.D. The company had many logistics to guarantee service quality there.29. It can be inferred from the text that _.A. the new service will save customers more time and money.B Amazon is th

26、e early pioneer of drone flight in the worldC universal drone package delivery has still a long way to goD the injuries by drones have got the local residents in panic30.What is the main idea of the text?A. Drone delivery reached customers in a shorter time.B Bezos tried to expand its delivery servi

27、ce in Cambridge.C. Amazon was the first company to use drone technology.D Amazon tried to deliver package to customers by drone.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。How to create better phone habitsIf you find yourself constantly checking your cell phone, you may have a pro

28、blem with overuse of cell phone. _31_ Here for four tips on how to create better phone habits:1. Put your phone away an hour before you go to sleep. Staring at a screen right before you try to go to sleep is going to make it more difficult to fall asleep. _32_ Dont try to sleep with it right next to

29、 your head because you will spend more time focuesd on who might be texting you than sleeping.2. Carry your phone in your bag or pocket. When you take your phone with you, dont carry it in your hand. _33_ This is especially important when you drive. Make sure your phone is hidden away when you drive

30、 so you are not tempeted to look at it and text.3. _34_ Think of the best times of the day for you to not be on your phone texting and make it a “no phone time.” Turn your phone completely off and put it away somewhere where you cant get to it for a few hours. Forcing yourself to do this daily will

31、help train your brain to not get anxious when you are not on your phone.4. Pretend like your cell phone is a home phone. _35_ Try pretending like your cell phone is a landline phone. Place it in one spot in your house and always leave it there and only use it there, instead of taking it with you eve

32、rywhere you go.A. An hour before you go to sleep, text anyone you are talking to that you are going to sleep.B. Call phones are an annoying invention.C. Have set times where you are away from your phone.D. Turn off your cell phone before you leave your home.E. Probably one of the major reasons you a

33、re addicted to texting is because you can take your phone with you anywhere.F. It can lead to reduced quality fo personal relationships and lack of productivity in daily life.G. Put your phone somewhere where you cant see it.第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分45分)第一节 完形填空（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A,B,C,D四个选

34、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。Two brothers, Ruby and Harry lived in Spain. They _36_ for years to buy their mom a very special Christmas present this year: a BWM 3 Series.“Showing _37_ to our beautiful Mum whos worked so hard to _38_ us everything in life,” Ruby, 30, told the media. “Compared to the

35、 _39_ she has made for us over the years, this is nothing.” He said the _40_ had been in the works for years.“My mother wanted a BMW ten years ago, which we never _41_,” he said. “We said that one day we would get her one and we _42_ a little each week knowing one day we would be able to get her _43

36、_ car.”He and his older brother saved for about five years _44_ they bought the car. Their mother appears _45_, saying “no” over and over as the brothers _46_her to the garage to find a silver SMW.“She was just very surprised and couldnt _47_it,” he said. “We were sure she _48_ loved it.”They gave h

37、er the car as an early Christmas gift, but also as a _49_ to say thank you. It will _50_ their moms current one.“She _51_us two brothers and worked two jobs for most of her life to _52_ us in school and give us everything we_53_,” Ruby said. “We watched her go from her _54_ job on Friday, get change

38、d and _55_ the weekend at a restaurant.”He added: “We just thought it would be nice to show how grateful we are for everything.”36. A waited B hesitated C saved D desired37. A concern B appreciation C respect D understanding38 A instruct B tell C promise D offer39 A sacrifices B progress C opportuni

39、ties D atmosphere40 A contribution B achievement C surprise D passion41 A minded B forgot C abandoned D changed42 A made up B paid off C worked out D put away43 Adream B previous C first D repaired44A since B until C after D before45 A confused B satisfied C shocked D curious46A called B walked C at

40、tracted D drove47 A believe B afford C refuse D accept48 A gradually B unconditionally C eventually D absolutely49 A model B compensation C gesture D result50 A replace B challenge C block D match51 A brought up B depended on C took in D gave out 52 A leave B keep C allow D teach53 A knew B owned C

41、needed D listed54 A well-paid B high-status C full-time D long-sought55 A work B enjoy C arrange D expect第二节（10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入恰当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。HURRICANE STRIKES-MANY HURTHurrican Irene hit southeastern Florida on Friday night, causing damage and destruction everywhere. The storm

42、 poured 18 _56_(inch) of rain on the area. The high winds that blew up to 85 miles per hour _57_(be) responsible for most of the damage to the area. The winds knocked down trees and power lines, broke hotel windows, and damaged t roofs. The wind also was to blame _58_ ten serious injuries and severa

43、l car accidents. Much of the city was without electricity and water this morning.The hurricane caused severe flooding. Hundreds of people lost _59_(they) homes or offices because of high winds and heavy rains. Some of the worst flooding was in Miami, _60_ police sometimes needed boats to get through

44、 up to 4 feet of standing water.Thousands of acres of crops _61_(destroy) in South Florida, which supplies 75 percent of the nations winter produce. No one knows yet _62_(exact) how much money was lost in crop damage. “I could not give you an estimate of damage to the crops, but I would not be surpr

45、ised _63_ it were $100 million,” said the mayor of Miami.Local officials called Irene the _64_( bad) storm of the hurricane season for the area. It will take the people of Florida a long time _65_(recover) from the effects of this hurricane.第四部分 写作（满分40分）第一节 应用文写作（满分15分）假定你是李华，作为交换生（an exchange stud

46、ent）正在英国Windmill College学习。今天早晨你骑车上学时不小心刮擦到了一辆停在路边的汽车。由于急着上学，你无法在原地等候车主。请留一张便条，内容包括：1. 表明身份2. 简述事情经过3. 道歉并表示愿意赔偿4. 联系方式（Tel: E-mail:L）注意：1. 词数80左右 2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。_第二节 概要写作(满分25分)阅读下面短文，根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。As is known to all, sports stars earn large amounts of money every year. LeB

47、ron James, the famous American basketball star, for instance, earns an income of more than 20 million dollars a year. Some people hold the view that these stars do not deserve the high pay that they are getting. Some even argue that sports stars do nothing to society apart from entertaining people.

48、Their sontributions to society are much less than those made by doctors, firemen, scientists, professors, ect. But I can never agree with that.While sports are for entertainment, it does not mean that they are not important to peoples life. Why do so many people go to see football matches and NBA ga

49、mes？ It is because they enjoy the games, and they are willing to pay to watch the performances. Because of the sports stars, our life becomes more exciting. Some sports stars gain honor for their country, and their countrymen are proud of them. They contribute to the spiritual well-being of their pe

50、ople.Whats more, sports stars usually are at the top of level in their fields. In this world, you have to pay if you want the best. It is the same with sports. Skills in sports are like the skills in works of art. People will not say that Da Vincis painting Mona Lisa was bought for too much money. Most stars are skilled in their own field not only because of their talents but also because of their hard training. They have to keep performing at their peak to earn that goo