安徽省合肥市2016届高三第一次教学质量检查英语试题(Word版)

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和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。A When you're looking forward to taking a holiday in Egypt, you're certainly not shortof choices. The country has so many to see that you'll probably not want to limit yourselfto just one city.Hurgh

2、ada-A Water Sports Paradise With 250 hotels ranking from comfortable 3-star hotelsLip to 5-star accommodation, the main attraction of stayinghere is the activities in and on the warm waters. It has becomean international centre for water sports, allowing visitors totake part in surfing, sailing and

3、deep sea fishing. The watersare also home to a huge variety of coral and fish, making it a dream spot for diving. If allthat isn-t enough, Hurghada is home to some of the world's finest underwater gardens.Luxor-An Open Air Museum of Ancient History For those with an interest in Egyptian history,

4、 Luxor is anexcellent place to stay and is built upon the site of the ancientEgyptian city of Thebes. If you make this the base for yourEgypt holiday, you're basically staying in an open air museum!The modern city of Luxor has the ruins of Karnak. Across theNile lie many more monuments, temples

5、and tombs including the Valley of the Kings and the Queens. The Nile sailing is necessary for those with an interest in the country's ancient history.Cairo- The Capital City Finally, of course, there's Cairo. It-s definitely a startingpoint for most of Egypt holiday makers. Cairo offers an e

6、xcel-llent mix of culture, art, cooking and sightseeing chances. Withthe famous pyramids, various temples and some fascinatingmuseums, Cairo is a fantastic choice if you can come to the city.21. Visitors flood to Hurghada mainly because it can offer them _ . A. the funniest botanic gardens B. choice

7、s of water activities C. a brief history of Egypt D. the mix of culture and art22. Which of the following cities do most tourists visit first in Egypt? A. Cairo. B. Luxor. C. Thebes. D. Hurghada.23. This passage is most probably taken from _ . A. a historical document B. a science magazine C. a trav

8、el guide D. a book review B It-s the universal cry of parents. "Get a job! " Soliman's mother told Soliman on thesecond day of his college breaks. After years of delivering furniture for his mother'-s store, he knew many people hadthings they wanted to get rid of. If he borrowed hi

9、s mom's truck, he could make a littlemoney by carrying away their garbage. One night, Soliman came up with a name for his new business - College HunksHauling Junk. He advertised the next day, and within hours, his phone rang. He askedhis friend Friedman to help. They made $ 220 in three hours by

10、 cleaning out a woman-sgarage. Soliman and Friedman earned $ 10,000 that summer. But the two weren't readyto become full- time garbage mcn after graduation. "We were trained to finish college andget a good job," says Soliman, who first worked at a research firm. Friedman bccame anecono

11、mic analyst. After working for the firm and the company for a while, both of them changed theirminds. They quit their jobs and restarted their business, but had trouble finding a bankwilling to lend them money. "Within months," says Friedman, "we were pretty upset. "At last, one

12、bank risked lending them $ 50,000. At first, they lost money. One customerasked them to deal with a dozen garbage cans filled with construction garbage. Theymeasured the job by volume instead of by weight and charged just $ 130. "The cans wereso heavy that it took us two and a half hours,"

13、 says Soliman, "And it cost us more than$ 250 to carry the load. " However, the tough experience taught them a lesson. They reduced the cost ofunloading by recycling metals and electronics. Just four years later, they ran a nationwidecompany that earned $ 3 million in 2014. " I figure

14、d if Nick and I failed, we'd learn morefrom failing than from not trying at all," says Soliman.24. What does Soliman find when helping to deliver furniture? A. Some parents want their kids to work at college breaks. B. Many families have things they don't want to keep. C. His mom's

15、truck works well in carrying heavy furniture. D. It's hard to make money by carrying away the garbage.25. What makes Soliman think of starting his new business? A. His working experience in his mother's store. B. His strong desire to make use of the garbage. C. His hatred for people's th

16、rowing away things. D. His much available time at college breaks.26. How did Soliman and Friedman cut the cost of the company? A. By filling the cans with more garbage. B. By measuring the job by volume. C. By reducing the working hours. D. By recycling something useful.27. Which of the following ca

17、n be learned from the passage? A. Easier said than done. B. Nothing succeeds like success. C. Two heads are better than one. D. Nothing is impossible to a willing heart. C Blue whales are the largest animals ever known to have existed on the planet, and theycan grow to a length of 100 feet and weigh

18、 more than 330,000 pounds. But recentlyresearchers have found that these whales are on the move and they have migrated fromCalifornia waters to areas off Canada and Alaska for the first time since commercialwhaling ended in 1965. The researchers identified 15 blue whales that have appeared off the c

19、oast of BritishColumbia and the Gulf of Alaska since 1997. Four of these whales were recognized as onesthat were once sighted off California shores, suggesting that the whales are returning to anold migration pattern between the coasts. Before commercial whaling began in the early 1900s, blue whales

20、 were found widelythroughout the North Pacific and California waters. But from the 1920s to the 1960s,whaling severely reduced the whale populations. Blue whales never recovered in theNorthern Pacific, making sightings in this area rare. However, much larger groups ofwhales have been observed close

21、to California since the 1970s. The scientists had previously thought that the California population was separate fromthe population that had historically lived in North Pacific waters. But the current studyshows that whales off the coast of British Columbia and the Gulf of Alaska are likely partof t

22、he California population. To identify the blue whales, the researchers looked at photos of cetaceans taken in theNorth Pacific Ocean and compared them with a library of blue whale pictures taken alongthe West Cost of the United States and Southern Pacific. Up to now, the researchers arenot quite sur

23、e why the whales are changing their migration patterns, but they suspect thatthe whales may be following their food moving farther north by the changes in oceanconditions.28. According to the passage, blue whales are . A. following a fixed route of migration B. dying out due to commercial whaling C.

24、 moving from the south to the north D. rarely found in the Southern Pacific29. The whale population in the northern Pacific . A. is different from the California population B. is probably part of the California population C. has become the largest group since the 1970s D. has lived there since the 1

25、960s30. The underlined word "cetaceans" in Paragraph 5 probably means . A. land creatures B. whale species C. ocean conditions D. migration patterns31. What might make blue whales migrate according to the researchers? A. Commercial whaling. B. Weather conditions. C. Life reproduction. D. F

26、ood resources. D When slaves were first brought over from West Africa to the southern parts ofAmerica, they brought along with them aspects of their own culture-religion, dance,language, music, and cuisine. A mix of the two cultures eventually appeared. Thereligious dance of the ring shout turned in

27、to modern dances like the Charleston, and tribalchants slowly transformed into sorrowful hymns (圣歌) sung by slaves that described theirhardships. These soulful accounts by slaves of the severe climate and conditions began to becalled "the blues" , which continued in popularity among Africa

28、n Americans after the CivilWar. This music increased in popularity into the early 1900s when many black musiciansbecame an important part of the music industry. The slaves that had been brought over were from all different regions of West Africa,but they worked together until they gradually formed a

29、 common culture. This strengthenedthe identity of their music that, in the 1950s, eventually led to the beginning of rock androll. The Beatles, the most influential band of the 1960s, are often determined as theacceleraior that resulted in the ideology (意识形态)surrounding music that is still around to

30、day. The frcedom and individuality associated with that time period brought forth a whole culture surrounding music. It was not just music any more, but a lifestyle. Ovcr the dccadcs, music has developed into such a vital part of society and pop culture. Musicians arc glorified, with tons of adoring

31、 and screaming fans. The moderntechnology of present day has allowed for a greater gap betwcen the creator of the music and the fans, as well as a widespread commercialization of music. However, criticisms of modern pop music often arise due to its mass production, and now there is a lack of the sam

32、e soul and quality of naturalness and simplicity in music that was rising in the early 20th century.32. What contributed to the birth of the Charleston? A. Various African religions. B. People's love of tribal dances. C.A mix of two different cultures. D. The popularity of sorrowful hymns.33. Ac

33、cording to the passage, what can we learn about the blues? A. It became popular in the late 20th century. B. It may include the description of slaves' sad lives. C. It mainly told the stories of the American Civil War. D. It reflected the hard lives of many black musicians.34. What does the unde

34、rlined word "this” in the third paragraph refer to? A. Slaves' collective work. B. One region of West Africa. C. The new common culture. D. The music by the Beatles.35. It can be learned that the music in the early 20th century_. A. possessed soul and sincerity B. became more commercialized

35、 C. was blamed for its mass production I). widened the gap between musicians and fans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 Help a Teenager Make Good Decisions Habitually poor decision making is actually common in teenagers. Naturally, such ahabit makes parent-teen co

36、operation difficult, especially when a parent wants his teen todo what a " responsible adolescent" would do. A poor decision-making teenager can neverrun away from his responsibilities. 36 Distinguish real problems from acts of pure "teenagerism". Teens often make poordecisions s

37、imply because they don-t have the experiences. By making small and harmlessmistakes, like a recently- developed habit of careless consuming, a teen learns gooddecision-making skills on his own via self-correction._37 Don't think the teen is makingbad decisions just to challenge you. It's mor

38、e likely it is out of a real inability to determinewhat's best for him. 38 Tell your teen you understand his decisions while simply emphasizing that youdon't have to agree with his decisions or treat his views as valid. By not judging hisopinions, tastes or style, you are opening the road fo

39、r better communication and problemsolving opportunities. - Set clear expectations. 39 For example, if your teen refuses to study for his mathfinal because "math is pointless," explain that you expect him to perform well in school,even in the "pointless" classes. Because you'v

40、e already tolerated his opinion without tryingto change his viewpoint, you two can easily agree that math isn't so useful, yet avoidsaying "Let's just give up on math, then.” Find a middle ground. Trade insignificant freedoms, such as clothing style for thepromise that he'll live up

41、 to academic and family responsibilities. _40_ Not only does givingup a bit of control solve many conflicts, but the extra freedom you give him can alsoimprove his decision-making. A。Show tolerance. B. Learn to solve problems. C. Point out your expectations and his responsibilities. D. If your teen

42、could realize it, allow him to be himself. E.A responsible adolescent must have role models to learn from. F. Therefore, its important to guide them with problem-solving strategies. G. Next time, he'll be more likely to think twice before making his buying decision.第三部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分） 第一节完形填空

43、（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四个选项(A.B.C和D)中，选出可以填人空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 After stepping out of the international plane, I realized my lo-hour sleepy voyagefinally came to an end. Sitting on the bus, I was waiting anxiously for it to start. A woman9 sitting next to me, and her daughter both s

44、eemed _41 _' She told me thather daughter had an upset stomach and would throw up continuously; _42 , the motherhad lost her_43 . Apart from a significant amount of money, the purse also had herphone and a phone number of an important 44 , a person she was travelling 90 kilome-ters to meet for d

45、iscussing a _45 matter which had to be _46 by tomorrow morning. I handed her my cellphone without 47 and told her that she could make any call shewanted. I also 48 a bottle of water I had in my bag to relieve her daughter of her _49 .After making several calls, they finally -50 to the official! They

46、 turned to look at me _51and thanked me many times. The woman tried to pay for my _52 , but I jumped to do itbefore her _53 I knew she had lost her money. Next morning, I received a call from the mother, saying that they couldn't tell howmuch my _54 act touched them. They were so _55 that they h

47、ad taken down my numberto thank me. I was 56 to be thanked in this way. I never thought my simple offer 57so much in her heart. And I thought of how many opportunities for 58 we had lost byplugging onto cellphones and being disconnected _59 the reality around us- somethingwith easy access may make a

48、 big _60 to others.41, A. excited B. relaxed C. unconscious D. uncomfortable42. A. besides B. however C. therefore D. otherwise43. A. phone B. address C. purse D. luggage44. A. accountant B. doctor C. lawyer D. official45, A. simple B. pressing C. political D. financial46. A. settled B. ignored C. r

49、aised D. dropped47. A. doubt B. permission C. question D. hesitation48. A. produced B. ordered C. bought D. sold49. A. fever B. stress C. sickness D. appetite50. A. came over B. got through C. looked up D. turned around51. A. doubtfully B. closely C. anxiously D. gratefully52. A. water B. offer C. t

50、icket D. assistance53. A. since B. if C. while D. although54. A. temporary B. generous C. cautious D. honest55. A. reasonable B. flexible C. considerate D. desperate56. A. ashamed B. astonished C. disappointed D. amused57. A. weighed B. balanced C. increased D. ranked58. A. courage B. success C. kin

51、dness D. justice59. A. in B. beyond C. of D. from60. A. promise B. wish . C. difference D. gesture第卷第三部分：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） 阅读下面材料，在空白处填人适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。将答案填写在答题卡的相应位置。 Sammy Armstrong was driving to his office when he _61 (notice)a car was stuck onrailroad tracks, Then he heard a train whistle. Sammy threw down his sunglasses and keysand ran toward the car.62 elderly man, Jean Papich , eight-four, sat in the driver-sseat, _63 (turn) the key and hitting the gas. His wife, Marion, seventy-eight, was loo-king _64 (nervous) at him. Then