安徽省合肥市2017届高三第二次教学质量检测英语试题

1、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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。ASales Representative-Immediate Hire-Will TrainDo you like meeting new people? Do yon enjoy closing deals every day? Are you looking for a dynamic and high energy industry? THIS COULD BE THE CAREER FOR YOU!Fast

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6、epresentative the company is looking for should_.A. sell into big businesses B. be able to manage paperworkC. meet over 5 customers each day D. see the sales manager in Dallas TX frequently22. If hired, you can_.A. receive a monthly salary of $ 750 B. get a special customer facing positionC. enjoy a

7、 strong compensation program D. gain medical benefits eligibility within 90 days23. Which of the following can help you apply successfully?A. Experience in shopping. B. Experience in management.C. The experience of using a credit card. D. The experience of talking with a sales manager.BSusan Brownwe

8、ll Anthony was a lady ahead of her time. She fought for womens rights long before it became a popular issue.Susan was born on February 15, 1820, in Adams, Massachusetts. At that time, women had few rights. They could not own property. Money earned by a married woman belonged to her husband. Major de

9、cisions regarding children were made by the fathers. Women could not vote.At the age of 15, Susan became a schoolteacher. She taught for 15 years. Then she began organizing womens groups to promote causes that were important to women. She helped gain better educational rights for women. She helped g

10、ive married women possession of their earnings.After the Civil War, Susan became very involved in the Womans Suffrage Movement. After years of lecturing, writing, and appealing by Susan and other women, some parts of the United States changed their laws to give women the right to vote. The first sta

11、te was Wyoming in 1869. Other areas and states gradually followed Wyomings decision. It was not until 1920 that the U. S. Constitution was changed to give all women voting rights.Susan Brownwell Anthony died in 1906 at the age of 86. She was elected to the American Hall of Fame in 1950. She was the

12、first American woman to have a likeness (肖像) of her face on a coin. It was the T979 Susan Brownwell Anthony dollar.24. What was the situation of American women like when Susan was born?A. They had a low social status. B. They could vote after getting married.C. They managed money for their husbands.

13、 D. They were responsible for decision-making.25. What is the third paragraph mainly about?A. Susans teaching experiences. B. Susans educational background.C. Susans efforts to abolish slavery. D. Susans fighting for womens causes.26. What does the word decision in the fourth paragraph refer to?A. P

14、romoting the social movement. B. Changing the US Constitution.C. Giving women voting rights. D. Uniting other areas and states.27. What may be the best title for the text?A. The first American woman to invent coins B. The problem of women rights in the USC. The most popular women organizations D. A

15、pioneer in fighting for womens rightsCCrossing your legs is an extremely common habit; most people dont even notice that theyre doing it when they sit down. While you may find it comfortable to sit with one knee crossed over the other, it might be causing health problems that you are not aware of.A

16、study published in Blood Pressure Monitoring stated that sitting with your legs crossed can increase your blood pressure. The reason for this is that the blood in your legs has to work against gravity to be pumped back to your heart and that crossing one leg over the other increases resistance, maki

17、ng it even harder for the blood to circulate. This causes your body to increase your blood pressure to push the blood back to the heart. You wont feel any immediate effects, but repeated, drawn-out increases in blood pressure can cause long-term health issues. So, planning to sit for a long period o

18、f time? Dont keep your legs crossed.Crossing your legs at the knee can also cause pressure on the major nerve in your leg that passes just below your knee and along the outside of your leg, explains Richard Graves, a medical expert. This pressure can cause numbness and temporary paralysis (麻痹) of so

19、me of the muscles in your foot and leg, preventing you from being able to raise your anklewhat we know as that “pins and needles” sensation. While the feeling of discomfort may only last a minute or two, repeatedly crossing your legs until they feel numb can cause permanent nerve damage.So next time

20、 you sit down, try to get yourself in the habit of sitting with both of your feet on the floor. Not only will it help your posture and stability, but it will also save your health in the long run.28. What can we learn about crossing ones legs?A. It is a very bad social habit. B. It is usually practi

21、ced deliberately.C. It can do harm to peoples health. D. It can make others feel uncomfortable.29. According to the study, sitting with your legs crossed can_.A. affect your blood pressure B. resist gravity effectivelyC. lead to heart attacks easily D. improve the function of legs30. In the third pa

22、ragraph pins and needles probably means_.A. slight sharp pains B. being a little nervousC. serious muscle injuries D. being highly flexible31. What is the main purpose of the text?A. To compare common habits. B. To give readers some advice.C. To evaluate effects of an experiment. D. To introduce res

23、earch methods.DBees play a vital role in the world. Unfortunately, bees are dying by the second.The main purpose of bees is to make honey. Honey, shockingly, does not exist for human consumption, it is essential to the insects. Honeybees store honey in their hives (蜂巢) in order for the bees to have

24、energy for their flight muscles and for heating the hive during the winter period. They collect pollen (花粉) which supplies protein for young bees to grow.According to Honey, com, the increased production and quality of agricultural crops as a result of honey bee pollination is valued &t more than1 $

25、14/ 6 billion per year. These insects are responsible for over 70 of the fruits and vegetables we eat today, including apples, grapes, coffee, beans, and broccoli.So if they are so valuable to agriculture, why do they keep dying off? A key suspect seems to be pesticides (农药). Honeybees who are expos

26、ed to pesticides result in the damage to their neurological (神经的) functions, specifically memory or behavior. And thats why the majority of worker bees disappear and leave behind a queen, plenty of food and a few nurse bees to care for the remaining immature bees and the queen. There are several oth

27、er causes to the decline of bees, including the destruction of natural habitat, like woodlands, forests, and other habitats for bees. Climate change is also a factor in the decline of the wild bee population.Actually, there are a variety of methods to help the bee population grow. One way is to star

28、t your own organic garden by planting bee-friendly plants. Pesticides are used in both industrial practices and even in your home, so it is best to find organic seeds and weed killers.32. Why do honeybees store honey in their hives?A. To provide enough honey for human to consume.B. To draw protein o

29、ut of honey for young bees.C. To help attract other insects and make hives stronger.D. To strengthen bee muscles and heat hives in winter.33. Apples and beans are mentioned in the third paragraph to show that _.A. bees supply human beings with basic foodB. bees mainly live on these agricultural crop

30、sC. bees are of great importance to fruits and vegetablesD. bees can bring in more money for famers every year34. What is most likely to cause the worker bees to leave their hives behind?A. The lack of food. B. The abuse of pesticides.C. The fighting among bees. D. The destruction of the habitats.35

31、. What would the author probably discuss in the paragraph that follows?A. Another way to save bees. B. Other tips for choosing seeds.C. More methods to plant green organic fruits.D. Causes of the decline in the wild bee population.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。Empathy

32、, the Key to Being KindIn science class, your teacher tells everyone to find a partner for a project. Out of the comer of your eye, you notice one girl sitting alone and not making eye contact with anyone. You think about asking her to be your partner, but youre afraid people will think youre uncool

33、. You dont reach out. 36_Empathy is being able to understand and actually feel what someone else is feeling. For some people, this comes naturally; for others, it takes a bit more work. 37_ When you practice being empathetic, it gets easier to make kindness a part of your everyday life. If you can u

34、nderstand why people are feeling down, youll want to help them. Here are some ideas that can help you.38_ Someone not being able to find a group in class might not seem like a big dealbut part of being kind is noticing when someone seems sad, hurt or uncomfortable. After all, you have to notice how

35、people feel in order to feel empathy and want to help them!When youre trying to make kindness second nature, really getting other peoples feelings is important 39_ Think about a time when you felt that way. Didnt you wish someone would reach out to you? If someone had offered you a few words of comf

36、ort, wouldnt it have made you feel so much happier?So, when you find people around you who are feeling down next time, do not hesitate to put yourself in their shoes and reach out to them with a kind gesture. 40_ There is always a time when you expect others to relate to you and feel what you feel.A

37、. And your kindness will be finally rewarded.B. But empathy is super important to being kind.C. Be open to learning more about what you dont understand.D. One way to practice empathy is to pay attention to the people around you.E. However, you never know showing empathy may make all the difference t

38、o her.F. You dont have to have a similar background to someone else to feel empathy for them.G. Whenever you find someone might be feeling lonely or sad, put yourself in his shoes.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小题；每小题1. 5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题四个选项（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。I retired f

39、rom my family business four years ago. But Ive never been 41_ of a challenge. Ive sailed around the world before. And Ive decided to fly east from Western Australia in a 42_.For the last two years I have trained hard, spending 150 hours 43_ with my ground team. When the big day came, thousands of pe

40、ople gathered to 44_ the launch. It was a 45_ start, with a smooth and steady takeoff. I was 46_ but still had some doubtsI was flying into the 47_. I couldnt guarantee Id see my friends and family again.The capsule where I stayed was designed to 48_ if I landed in water, but I was not sure whether

41、I could 49_ the cruelty of the Ocean. 50_, I kept watching the weather, communicating with my land team and 51_ altitude to achieve the perfect speed and direction.On my fifth day, I was terrified to notice I was losing oxygen. 52_, I managed to save my life by adjusting the pressure in the oxygen c

42、ylinder (氧气筒) to stop the oxygen escaping.I know it was vital to stay 53_ to control the flight, altitude and my oxygen flow, so I held a spoon between two fingersIf I 54_, it would fall and wake me up. I never questioned why I was doing this. It is such a unique 55_ to see our beautiful planet from

43、 high above.Seeing the coast of Australia again on my 11th day was a huge 56_. I knew my journey was nearly over. It was to be a new world record. I could see my team 57_ below as I flew over.This 58_ really pushed me to my limits, but it hasnt 59_ me. Next year, I want to fly even higher to break a

44、nother 60_ for the hot-air balloon flight41. A. shy B. skeptical C. fond D. confident42. A. plane B. helicopter C. wing suit D. hot-air balloon43. A. debating B. preparing C. carving D. traveling44. A. welcome B. inspect C. delay D. witness45. A. perfect B. false C. poor D. fresh46. A. amused B. puz

45、zled C. excited D. frightened47. A. future B. unknown C. shelter D. reality48. A. digest B. recycle C. float D. fly49. A. survive B. show C. evaluate D. comment50. A. Finally B. However C. Therefore D. Besides51. A. losing B. ignoring C. proving D. adjusting52. A. Strangely B. Luckily C. Normally D.

46、 Conveniently53. A. calm B. awake C. patient D. relaxed54. A. looked around B. carried on C. dropped off D. turned up55. A. experience B. excuse C. dream D. tradition56. A. loss B. disaster C. burden D. relief57. A. exercising B. celebrating C. escaping D. quarreling58. A. challenge B. accident C. r

47、ace D. failure59. A. interested B. confused C. annoyed D. discouraged60. A. promise B. balance C. record D. barrier第卷注意： 用0.5毫米黑色笔迹的签字笔将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。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）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。Qiang Shuping was so busy making cloth shoes 61_ she didnt even

48、 rest during the Dragon Boat Festival holiday. The woman from Baipu county, Jiangsu province, 62_ (make) shoes since she was 19 years old, and this year marks her 31st year making cloth shoes.She spends the entire day in her tiny studio, which 63_ (measure) less than 10 square meters altogether, fil

49、led with cloth shoes in 64_ (variety) stages of completion.Nowadays, many stores make cloth shoes 65_ (use) machines, but Qiang sticks to the technique of making shoes entirely 66_ hand. She says the shoes 67_ (produce) by machine are not of the same quality as handmade ones. The handmade cloth shoe

50、s are more durable (耐用的) and comfortable, 68_ (soft), and absorb sweat better.Some people buy cloth shoes out of nostalgia (怀旧), while others trust 69_ (they) quality. Making shoes isnt a profitable job, but Qiang still insists as she wants to preserve the craft and pass it down to the younger gener

51、ation.Handmade cloth shoes are also called qian ceng di (shoes with a thousand layers), 70_ can date back to the ancient Zhou Dynasty (1050221 BC). In 2009, the making technique of qian ceng di was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage.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

52、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：在错的词下划一横线，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限一词; 2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。Nowadays many people drive instead of taking a bus or walking to work. It causes more traffic jam: and accidents.

53、As the student, what can we do to guarantee our safe? First of all, the traffic rules must be strict obeyed. When we cross streets, wait until the traffic light turn green. Next, dont forget walk on the pavement. Finally, I think it very dangerously to wear headphones while walking or cycling. Since

54、 we cant pay enough attention on the traffic around us, so accidents may happen. Taking good care of ourselves and dont let our parents worry about us.第二节 书面表达(满分25分)假如你是李华，你们学校准备在下学期每天安排一节自习课。学校英语社团就此在学 生中做了一项调查。请你根据以下调查结果用英语写一篇发言稿。内容包括：1. 陈述调查结果；2. 谈谈你个人的选择及理由。注意：1. 词数100左右;2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3. 开头语已为你写好，不计入总词数。参考词汇：自习课 a period for individual studyGood morning, everyone! Recently a survey has been done in our school about whether it is necessary to set aside a period in each school day for individual study._