(完整版)安徽省合肥市2016年高三下学期第二次教学质量检测英语试题

1、合肥市2016年高三第二次教学质量检测英语试题第二部分：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。AA famous magazine, Amusement Today does a survey among park lovers every year both in the US and overseas, based on which,Top 5 List of the Best Amusement Parks in the World has come o

2、ut asfollows : Disneyland, CaliforniaDisneyland is a theme park in Anaheim, California, the US. More than 515 million guests have traveled to thisAmerican landmark from aroundthe worldsince the park first opened to guests on July 17, 1955. The park consists of many world- famous sections, such as Ma

3、in Street, Adventureland, New OrleansSquare, and so on. Magic Kingdom, Disney World, FloridaMagic Kingdom is a theme park within the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida,near Orlando opened on October 1, 1971. It is the most famous theme park in Florida. The parks design andattracti

4、onsdont make muchdifference from DisneylandPark inAnaheim.EPCOT, Disney World, FloridaEPCOT is the second theme park built at the Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, Florida. The park opened on October 1, 1982, and was named EPCOT Center froth 1982 to 1993. It was the largest Disney theme park in

5、 the world until 1998, when Disneys Animal Kingdom opened.Disney-MGM Studios, FloridaMGMs streets are the home for some great movie-themed attractions with a history of less than 30 years. With the addition of the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror and the Rock and Roller Coaster, the park is now home to

6、 Disney Worlds most thrilling rides.Universal Studios, FloridaGo behind the scenes, beyond the screen and jump right into the action of your favorite movies at Universal Studios, the number one movie and TV theme park in the world. 21.Whats the purpose of the passage?A.To attract tourists to these t

7、heme parks.B.To introduce worlds best amusement parks.C.To increase the sales of Amusement Today.D.To compare attractions in different theme parks.22 .Which of the following theme parks have similar attractions?A.Disneyland & Universal Studios.B.EPCOT Disney-MGM.C.Disneyland & Magic Kingdom.D.Magic

8、Kingdom&Universal Studios.23 .Which park has the longest history?A.Disneyland, California.B.Magic Kingdom, Disney World, Florida.C.EPCOT, Disney World, Florida.D.Disney-MGM Studios, Florida.I dont think I can recall a time when I wasnt aware of the beauty of the ocean. Growing up in Australia, I had

9、 the good fortune of having the sea at my side. The first time I went to Halfmoon Bay. I suddenly had the feeling of not being able to feel the ground with my feet anymore.For my 10th birthday, my sister and I Were taken out to the Great Barrier Reef. There were fish in different colors, caves and l

10、ayers of coral. They made such an impression on me. When I learned that only 1 percent of Australias Coral Sea was protected, I was shocked. Australian marine life is particularly important because the reefs have more marine species than any other country on earth. But sadly, only 45% of the worlds

11、reefs are considered healthy.This statistic is depressing, so its important forms to do everything to protect them. The hope that the Coral Sea remains a complete eco-system has led me to take action. Ive become involved with the Protect Our Coral Sea activity, which aims to create the largest marin

12、e park in the world. It would serve as a place where the oceans species will all have a safe place forever.Together, Angus and I created a little video and we hope it will inspire people to be a part of the movement. Angus also shares many beautiful childhood memories of the ocean as a young boy, wh

13、o grew up sailing, admiring the beauty of the ocean, and trying to find the secrets of ocean species.24 .From the underlined sentence in Para.1, we can learn the author.A.seldom went surfing at the seaB.forgot his experiences about the oceanC.never went back to his hometownD.had a wonderful impressi

14、on of Halfmoon Bay25 .According to the second paragraph, Australian marine life.A.is escaping from the Coral Sea graduallyB.depends on reefs for living greatlyC.may be faced with dangerD.is protected better than that in other oceans26 .The Protect Our Coral Sea activity is intended to.A.contribute t

15、o a complete eco-systemB.prevent more marine species being endangered C.set up a large nature reserve for reefs D.raise more teenagers environmental awareness 27. Angus and the author created a little video to. A.urge more people to take action to protect the marine species B.inspire more people to

16、explore the secret of the ocean C.share their childhood experiences about the oceanD.bring back to people their memory of ocean speciesCA water lily painting,Water Lily Pond, by Claude Monet, the French impressionist artist, was sold for more than $80 million Tuesday, breaking the auctions卖）record f

17、or himself. Water Lily Pond was part of a four-work collection of water lily paintings that Monet put up for sale during his lifetime.The four paintings of Monets water lily garden were signed and dated by the artist in 1919. One of the other paintings is at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New Yor

18、k, while another was sold at auction in 1992 for $ 12.1 million and is in a private collection now. The final painting in the series was cut into two before World War II.After a fierce bidding battle between a number of buyers in the room and on the telephone, the painting finally was sold to a coll

19、ector for $80. 4 million, setting a new world record price for the artist at auction, said Olivier Camu, a scholar of impressionist art.The last record for a Monet work was set in May when Le Pont du chemin de fer a Argenteuil sold for $41.4 million.The painting sold Tuesday was bought at a 1971 New

20、 York auction for $ 320,000. It has not been exhibited since.Monets later works had unique characteristics, especially Grandes decorations, another good example, which was bedded in Musee de IOrangerie in Paris five months after Monets death in 1926.Monet created his water lily garden in Giverny, Fr

21、ance. He selected different water lilies in an effort to get as many different colored flowers as possible, specially creating the garden as a base for his paintings.28. According to the passage, Water Lily Pond broke the last record for Monets paintings byA. $12 million B. $39 million C. $41.4 mill

22、ion D. $0. 32 million29. What can we learn about Water Lily Pond?A.It was once auctioned in America.B.It was cut into halves before World War II.C.It had been kept in New York for over 40 years.D.It was once put in Musee de I Orangerie.30. What does Olivier Camu think of the auction?A. Exciting. B.

23、Inspiring. C. Disappointing. D. Frightening.31. What would be the best title for the passage?A.Monet and his water lily paintingsB.Monet a great impressionist artistC.Monets garden and its characteristicsD.Water Lily Pond Monets best-known paintingDNeed for closure is a psychological term that descr

24、ibes a persons desire for a firm answer to a question. Our need for closure is our natural preference for definite answers over confusion and uncertainty. Every person has their own baseline level of need for closure. It likely evolved via natural selection.What I find really fascinating is how our

25、need for closure is affected by the situationwere in. Our need for closure rises when we have to act rather than just observe, and it matters much more when were rushed, or bored, or tired. Any stress can make our discomfort with uncertainty increase, and a high need for closure negatively influence

26、s some of our most important decisions: who we decide to trust, whether we admit were wrong and even how creative we are.In hiring, for instance, a high need for closure leads people to put far too much weight on their first impression. Its called the Urgency Effect. In one experiment, psychologists

27、 tried to lower peoples need for closure by telling them, right before participants are about to make various judgments of a job candidate, that theyll be responsible in some way for them, or that their judgments have serious consequences.In making any big decision, its not enough just to know that

28、we should take our time. We all know that important decisions shouldnt be rushed. The problem is that we dont keep that advice in mind when it matters. So, one of the best solutions is to formalize the reminders.Before making important decisions, write down not just advantages and disadvantages butw

29、hat the consequences could be. Also, think about how much pressure youre under. If your need for closure is particularly high that day, its even more important to think twice.32. How does need for closure probably come into being?A. By nature. B. By accident. C. By acquiring. D. By imitating.33. It

30、can be inferred that a high need for closure.A. brings about more stress B. causes discomfort and uncertaintyC. leads to not so good decisions D. promotes ones creativity34. In the experiment the psychologists reduced participants need for closure by telling them to.A. be cautious about their judgme

31、ntsB. value their first impressionC. be responsible for their bossD. pay little attention to the consequences35. What would the author probably discuss in the paragraph that follows?A Another strategy to escape the pressures of modern life.B.Some serious consequences of making decisions.C.Other appr

32、oaches to making important decisions.D.More helpful solutions to high need for closure.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人空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为 多余选项。Everybody knows the importance of drinking enough water. As we all know, drinking water benefits your skin, muscles and organs. 36The major reason fo

33、r that is related to human biological needs. When youre a ba by you, re 75 percent water. Then, as the years get higher, you get drier. 37 It helps youlose weight, according to a study from the University of Birmingham.The researchers found that drinking 500ml of water thirty minutes before a meal h

34、elped participants lose 10 more pounds than those who did not. 38 All participants wereadvised to improve their diet and physical activity levels. 84 overweight adults were involved. Among them 41 were told to preload with water, while 43 were told to control their water intake before eating. After

35、12 weeks, the participants instructed to preload with water lost 2.87 pounds more than those in the control group on average. In addition, the participants preloading with water before each of their three main meals every day lost 9.48 pounds over the 12 weeks. 39Dr. Helen Parretti, a lecturer at th

36、e University of Birmingham, had this to say of the study: 40 Just drinking 500ml of water, three times a day, before your main meals mayhelp reduce your weight. and this could be an easy way for weight loss. Furthermore, it can be significant for an individual to lose extra weight, making a potentia

37、l contribution to public health.A. Another reason to drink water is right here.B. The study began with a weight management consultation.C. The beauty of these findings is that losing weight is simple.D. But not everyone can get access to tap water in some areas.E. It also helps prevent certain disea

38、ses and improve your mood.F. In contrast, those preloading once a day or never, lost just 1.76 pounds.G. So kids should drink more water instead of coke to keep healthy.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。Goal setting seems to

39、be a hot topic, yet its easy to know about but difficult to practice.People set goals, work hard at them for even a few months, and then 41 them. Nextyear, they set the _42_goals. But why do so many people do it? They may be making goals too _43_. But that isnt to say that they arent _44_goals. They

40、 need to be broken apart into smaller and _45_ pieces. Make spoon-size goals and youll accomplish them _46_.Many people are probably unwilling to _47_you to reach your goals. Theyre _48_with you when you have your own goals. They may even be enthusiastic about your _49_to change something or accompl

41、ish something new. _50_, as you change and accomplish, they may not like it. Why? Its usually because your changes and accomplishments _5l_ them that they could be doing it, too. _52_ they arent!You may have filled your _53_ with so many things that theres little _54_ for your goals to grow. We must

42、 be careful not to confuse busyness with _55_, as goals are always achieved step by step. Be _56_ about how you use your time and what you focus on. Success often comes when you know what to _57_, rather than what to include in your life.Goal setting is like the pig and chicken walking out early one

43、 morning. The chicken became really _58_ when she saw a sign: Ham & Eggs, $2. 99. She said to the pig, Look, weve got double billing again. The pig said, Thats _59_ for you to say! For you, its all in a days work. For me, its total commitment Goal setting is all in a days work. Goal _60_ is total co

44、mmitment.41 A. withdraw42. A. opposite43. A. globalB. forget C. change D. storeB. common C. same D. valid8. precise C. vague D. realistic44. A. simple B. achievable C. reliable D. clear45. A. equal B. unusual C. regular D. specific46. A. slowly B. accurately C. easily D. instantly47. A. support B. l

45、ead C. force D. follow48. A. comfortable B. familiar C. careful D. patient49. A. means B. desire C. Skill D. energy50. A. Therefore B. Besides C. Otherwise D. However51. A. inform B. convince C. remind D. warn52. A. and B. but C. or D. for53. A. notebook B. file C. schedule D. case54. A. doubt B. ho

46、pe C. dimension D. room55. A. progress B. process C. practice D. promotion56. A. selective B. curious C. skeptical D. optimistic57. A. figure out B. leave out C. take out D. send out.58. A. confused B. upset C. excited D. worried59. A. strange B. pitiful C. necessary D. natural60. A. development B.

47、achievement C. management D. Assessment 第R卷注意事项：用5毫米黑色签字笔将答案写在答题卡。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;每小题表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c 将答案填写在答题卡的相应位置。Eileen Taylor had something sweet on her mind in the drive-through line at Heavnly Donuts. Just the day before, a stranger ahead

48、of her in line had 61(generous) paid for her coffee. The gesture made such 62 big difference in my day, says Eileen. She hadrecently lost her job as a physicians 63(assist), and money was tight. But Eileen 64 (inspire) to pay the $ 12 bill of the family in the car behind hers. 65 she didnt know wast

49、hat her kindness would set off a chain reaction. In two and a half hours, fifty- five drivers paid for the order of the person behind 66(they). The doughnut shop s employees 67(see) this before. This Heavnly Donuts, in fact, is known as a special place, the customers of 68 are considered as the best

50、 in the world. But, even so, the workers were69(amaze) that the shop had more than doubled its previous record by the end of the day.Now 70(work) as a chemist, Eileen visits Heavnly Donuts every Saturday morning, picking up a coffee and paying for the order of the customer behind her. 第四部分：写作(共两节，满分

51、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(八)，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:在错的词下画一横线，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。My school holds a sports meeting in every October. We all looked forward

52、 to it, for it is a time for us to reduce stress and it always brings us lots of unforgettable memories, It usually last for three days, during which time we have no classes. All the student go to the Playground to watch or joining in games. The part I like most is the relay race. With race going on

53、, our excitement grows. All of them yell out come on to the athletes, watching them competing aggressive. The most breathtaking moment is that the athletes are getting to the finishing line. Somebody can tell who is the winner until the last minute. 第二节书面表达（满分25分）近期，某中学生英文报就My dream classroom”向中学生征稿。请你根据征稿启事 写篇英语短文投稿。注意