河南省八市重点高中2016届高三第四次质量检测
英语试题
注意事项：
1．本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分。
2．答题前，考生务必将姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡和试卷相应位置。
3．全部答案在答题卡完成，答在本试卷上无效。
4．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
本试卷满分150分，测试时间120分钟。
第Ⅰ卷（选择题）
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1．5分，满分7．5分）
请听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. In a library. B. At home. C. In a cinema.
2. What are the two speakers talking about?
A. Paying for tickets. B. Repairing machines. C. Changing notes.
3. Why does the woman refuse the man’s invitation?
A. She doesn’t like going out with the man.
B. She will have dinner with Jack.
C. She has to prepare for a plane trip.
4. How long has the man been learning French?
B. For four and a half years. C. For more than five years.
5. What can we learn from this conversation?
A. The woman is wearing her friend’s dress.
B. The woman wore the dress yesterday.
C. The speakers are in the same class.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1．5分，满分22．5分）
请听下面5段对话或独白，每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置，听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
请听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。
6. What is the man’s feeling after his job interview?
A. Anxious. B. Hopeful. C. Desperate.
7. How many candidates were able to go to the second interview?
A. Four. B. Twelve. C. Sixteen.
请听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。
8. What will the woman do if the telephone rings?
A. Answer the phone. B. Call the man back in. C. Go to the neighbor’s.
9. How can we describe the man?
A. He’s angry. B. He’s excited. C. He’s anxious.
请听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
I0. When did the woman leave school?
A. In 1994. B. In 1995. C. In 1996.
11. Why did the woman start running?
A. To keep fit. B. To make money. C. To become famous.
12. What does the woman plan to do next year?
A. Earn more money for a good school.
B. Visit Europe with her family.
C. Take part in the race inEurope.
请听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What does the man want to be?
A. A pop singer. B. A movie star. C. A great musician.
14. How does the man feel about his future?
A. Uncertain. B. Light-hearted. C. Very confident.
15. When will the man go to find a manager?
A. After he moves toLondon.
B. After he takes his last exam.
C. After he knows his exam results.
16. What will the man probably do at first inLondon?
A. Do part-time jobs. B. Publish his record. C. Earn lots of money.
请听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Why doesn’t the speaker want to go to the mountains this year?
A. Because it is not beautiful enough.
B. Because he went there last year.
C. Because it is a little cold this time and too far away.
18. What does the speaker like about the seashore?
A. Bathing in the sunshine.
B. Swimming in the sea. C. Taking a walk on the sands.
19. How can the speaker probably go to the seashore?
A. On foot. B. By car. C. By bike.
20. Where did the speaker decide to go at last?
A. To the mountains. B. To the beach. C. To his hometown.
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。
A
Whenever I ask my French high school pupils what they do in their free time, the answer always seems to be one of the followings: a） sleep, b） see friends or c） play video games. It’s rare for them to have left the city or even to have gone anywhere in particular within the city. That would, of course, cost money.
Money isn’t that easy to obtain when you’re young, is it? While Christmas and birthdays can leave you temporarily better off, it’s always persuading to spend it thoughtlessly all as soon as you’ve got it rather than putting it aside for a rainy day.
At weekends when I still lived inScotland, I loved nothing more than being out and about with my friends and family, but I took full advantage of the swimming, dance and language clubs that were on offer at my school and university. InFrance, unlike inScotland, most school pupils also have Wednesday afternoons free. Some of them use that time to go to the cinema or do some shopping in the city centre, but luckily they have plenty of alternatives so that entertainment doesn’t always have to cost them money.
A couple of weeks ago, I started a weekly English club at my school. I wanted to give pupils the chance to practise and improve their conversational language skills, which can be difficult in the classroom. Both my fellow assistant and I were a little worried that fifteen-to-eighteen-year-old pupils wouldn’t ever choose more English over the traditional Wednesday afternoon sports clubs and training sessions, but we were all surprised when pupils did start turning up. What’s more, an hour of English, a cup of tea and chocolate biscuit later and they seemed very well entertained indeed!
Then, I honestly do believe that the best things in life are free. Entertainment can be simple, and it doesn’t always come with a price tag!
21. According to Paragraph 1, why do French high school pupils rarely leave the city?
A. They are lack of money. B. They are afraid to be lost.
C. They have no time to waste. D. Their parents don’t allow them to do so.
22. What does the underlined expression “a rainy day” in paragraph 2 refer to?
A. A day on which much rain falls. B. The weather that is cold and rainy.
C. A period of raining weather. D. A future time of financial need.
23. How did the French pupils feel about the weekly English club?
A. They were unwilling to join the English club.
B. They thought speaking English was very difficult.
C. They felt very surprised about the English club.
D. They entertained themselves in English club.
24. Which is the best title for this passage?
A. Money isn’t everything. B. The weekly English club is started.
C. Entertainment can be simple and interesting.
D. Entertainment inFrancediffers from that inScotland.
B
Insurance broker（经纪人）Emily, 29, has about 10 pairs of DC trainers in different colours, as well as a few other styles.
Emily has a fine collection of DC skate shoes, but she’s definitely not a trainer—head. She’s not exclusive（高档的）about them, for a start—there are some Nikes in there. She hasn’t got the boxes. She hasn’t kept them all original. She’s not looking for the limited edition, the old-school original that nobody else has got. She just likes DC shoes.
DC, as a brand, is fairly well respected among skaters: it’s been involved in skating for a long time, and it makes proper and good shoes. It’s laughed at a little for being the type of shoe that non-skaters use—non-skaters like Emily—but it’s up there with Vans and Fallen as a “proper” skate shoe. If Emily was a trainer-head, this brand history would be important, but she’s not.
Trainers—sports shoes—are the most revealing of footwear. Old-school Adidas? You’re northern and interested in music and football. Unless you’re wearing Stan Smiths bought in the past year, you’re a fashion bunny. Or Superstars, which mean you like hip-hop. Nike is more of a southernUKbrand. Nike Air Max is the shoes most preferred by burglars, though Reebok Classics are up there, too... I could go on.
What Emily’s collection of DCs show is that she has more personality than her trainers. She doesn’t buy DCs for what the brand says about her. She’s confident enough to make DC mean what she wants it to mean. Her style ignores the message that the brand wants to put across. She buys DCs because they’re comfortable, they’re bright and they suit her multi-coloured, individual style. Emily’s strong sense of self and style means all brands must submit.
25. Why does Emily collect DC skate shoes?
A. She is looking for the limited edition.
B. She has collected the old-school original.
C. She is going to learn how to design trainers.
D. She likes nothing more than DC shoes.
26. If you’re wearing Superstars, it means the person ________.
A. likes playing football B. loves hip-hop
C. is likely to be a burglar D. may be a northerner
27. According to the text, what can we know about DC?
A. It has recently involved in skating. B. It is well-known to skaters.
C. It means liking to listen to music. D. It is a trainer brand from Fallen.
28. From the last paragraph, we can infer that ________.
A. Emily buys DCs for what the brand says about her.
B. Emily’s style shows the meaning of DC trainers
C. Emily wants to make the brand of DC better-known
D. Emily buys DCs for their comfort and to show her personality
C
Scientists say a huge percentage of bird species are in danger because their habitats, or homelands, are disappearing.
Traditional migration（迁移）paths take birds through countries that are not protecting locations to stop, rest and feed. The scientists studied the migration, or flight, paths, of almost 1,500 species. They decided that 91 percent of them passed through dangerous areas. The major danger for migratory birds is development. Building and paving has covered over nature where birds stop and feed as they move from one part of the world to another.
The problem is that many of these small birds die along their migration because they don’t have a safe place to cat and rest. There is no place to restore their energy for the next leg of their journey. “They simply die along the way,” says one of the scientists.
Countries in North Africa, Central Asia and those along the coasts ofEast Asiaare having the most difficult time protecting land. The scientists say these countries do not have enough areas that are safe for birds. In addition, many of the sanctuaries（避难所）do not repeat enough with the paths of migrating birds.
One species that is now extinct is the Eskimo curlew. “Our world gets poorer every time we lose a species,” one of the scientists says.
The researchers say countries need to work together and come up with safe stopover areas for birds that pass through their boundaries. For example, one country might have protected safe zones for migrating birds. But a neighbor country might not. A bird might die. One scientist who is not involved in the report tells the Los Angeles Times that while some habitats are changing, more work can be done to make urban areas safe for birds.
He says small changes—like planting more native plants or keeping cats out of areas birds would be likely to use—could make a big difference.
29. What does the development have effect on migratory birds?
A. Protecting their homelands to eat and rest. B. Changing their flying paths or homelands.
C. Causing birds to be in danger or even die. D. Providing more food and rest places.
30. Many birds die in the migration paths are because the following EXCEPT _________.
A. they don’t have a safe place to eat food B. they have no place to restore their energy
C. they can’t find a safe place to have a rest D. their flying paths are too long
31. From the text, we can infer that ________.
A. most of the birds have died out recently
B. the world can’t protect safe areas for birds
C. the world should work together to protect birds
D. urban areas can’t provide safe areas for birds
32. What’s the best title of the text?
A. The world should protect bird species. B. Homeland loss endangers migrating birds.
C. Our world gets poorer because of losing bird species.
D. Human beings help birds live in good condition.
D
Free daily guided tour at Wakehurst from 26 December
Event details:
26 December 2015 to 23 December 2016, 11:30am to 12:30pm
A daily tour allows visitors to see plants of seasonal interest and discover the fascinating history of the estate（庄园）.
Tours also take place before Christmas.
Venue:
Guided tours meet at the guide meeting point next to The Stables restaurant.
Price:
Included with entry to Wakehurst. No need to book. Details from the Visitor Centre.
Wakehurst ticket prices
Tickets to Wakehurst are not currently available to buy online. You can buy tickets on arrival from the Visitor Centre.
Guides at Wakehurst are all devoted volunteers with a wide knowledge and passion for the gardens. The free tour is designed for individuals and families. We have a limit of 25 people, so if you are coming with a group, please book a tailored tour.
The tour will take from 15 minutes to one hour and, depending on the guide, will concentrate on the ornamental gardens close to the mansion（大厦）, looking at plants of seasonal interest as well as explaining some of the history of the house and gardens. I will also look at the vital conservation work being undertaken in the Millennium Seed Bank and by the horticultural（园艺的）team here.
Please note: Wakehurst is closed on 24 and 25 December. The last tours before Christmas are on 23 December 2015.
33. What can we know about the guided tour?
A. It will last only for a month. B. It only takes place after Christmas.
C. Tour tickets needn’t be booked in advance.
D. Tickets to Wakehurst can be booked online.
34. To visit Wakehurst, a couple with a 15-year-old teen must pay ________.
A. ￡12.50 B. ￡25 C. ￡37. 50 D. nothing
35. From the last two paragraphs, we can conclude ________.
A. the tour time depends on the guide B. guides at Wakehurst are all gardeners
C. the tour is simply designed for families
D. tourists can only see plants of seasonal interest
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。
Stress is a popular cause of major diseases affecting people worldwide. It is so common that people have begun a considerable search on the best and easiest ways to reduce stress.
Breathe your way to relax.
Proper breathing can be beneficial especially when you are at work and just have a short time to spread stressful situations. Breathe deeply from the nose and breathe out slowly from the mouth while counting from one to ten. 36 You can try out different ones and use the one that helps you the most.
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Regular runners say that there is no better feeling than the one you get when you finish your daily run. Exercising is a sure-fire way for you to remove stress from your life. Regular exercise gives you time to think things thoroughly and can also lift your mood. 38
Eat healthy
Introduce healthier foods into your diet. 39 It will give you enough strength to face all the daily challenges.
Manage your time wisely.
40 Sticking to your schedule gives you focus and a goal to work on. It also helps you avoid missing out on deadlines which are a great source of stress. Managing your time wisely means managing your stress.
A. Pamper（纵容）yourself.
B. Exercise to a better life.
C. Plan your day ahead and stick to it.
D. Stress will naturally appear due to the modern way of life.
E. An additional benefit of exercising is that it keeps you fit and healthy!
F. There are many breathing exercises you may use in your everyday life.
G. Take more tea instead of coffee and add more energy-giving products to your daily meals.
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，从短文后所给各题的四个选项（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 am a time traveler. At the moment, I am talking to you from the Dark Ages, where 41__ and technology has been forgotten.
Well... not 42 . But it sure does feel like it !
About two and a half months ago, my computer 43 and I have been living without one at home. The man in the repair shop said it would be more expensive to 44 my computer than to buy a new one !
Now, I can admit that I am 45 to the Internet. I spend hours of my 46 time online. When I was told my computer couldn’t be fixed, I was 47 ! I don’t have enough money to __48 a new one at the moment and I will have to wait 49 December.
I have been trying to 50 things to do without a computer, but it is a lot more 51__ than I was expecting! I got my first 52 when I was six years old and I have 53__ technology ever since.
This experience has made me 54 just how useful computers really are. I use the Internet for schoolwork, shopping, and all my banking is done 55 . Without the Internet, it feels like you’re 56 out on something. However, it’s not all 57 . I am sleeping a lot better now and I have been baking a lot, which I love 58 never used to find enough 59__ to do.
Living without a computer may not be as bad as I thought it was going to be, but I am ready to __60 the Dark Ages and return to the 21st century!
41. A. science B. reputation C. communication D. culture
42. A. curiously B. exactly C. violently D. angrily
43. A. dropped B. lost C. broke D. sank
44. A. arrange B. solve C. combine D. fix
45. A. accustomed B. contributed C. addicted D. equal
46. A. simple B. free C. limited D. flexible
47. A. sad B. amazed C. puzzled D. nervous
48. A. rent B. buy C. use D. build
49. A. since B. after C. until D. in
50. A. learn from B. hear from C. speak of D. think of
51. A. complex B. interesting C. difficult D. surprising
52. A. present B. computer C. sweater D. watch
53. A. loved B. invented C. discovered D. changed
54. A. realize B. understand C. believe D. remember
55. A. outside B. online C. behind D. upstairs
56. A. missing B. taking C. putting D. holding
57. A. dusty B. careless C. popular D. bad
58. A. so B. or C. and D. but
59. A. belief B. courage C. energy D. time
60. A. create B. forget C. leave D. prevent
第Ⅱ卷
第二节 语法填空（共10小题，每小题1．5分，满分15分）
If
there is a place 61 you can throw the best bachelor（单身）party, it’s Miami. With its great nightlife
scene and lots of 62 （place） to choose from
when it comes 63 an
excellent night out, you won’t be sorry __64 you pick this city. The weather in South
Florida is always 65 （amaze）, so even if
your friend is going to get married during the winter, you’ll still be able to
have __66 hot party not so far away from where you are.
As Miami can be pretty expensive if you’re renting a room or a suite in a hotel, if you’re on a tight budget, you may want to consider renting a private 67 （accommodate） with enough room for all the party guests.
A word of warning in Miami there 68 （be） a number of drug dealers, and you may get tempted（引诱）to spice up the bachelor party, but have in mind that it could lead to 69 （much） trouble than it can make your night fun.
As to food, you can always do some research and find some great affordable restaurants that serve the foods you all like. Remember, you need 70 （eat） well during the trip, as you will need all your energy for the party.
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。文中有10处语言错误。每处错误仅涉及—个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写上该加的词。
删除：把多余的同用斜线（＼）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仅限一词；
2．只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
Last weekend, we had decided to spend the day in the country. The only difficulty was that thousands of other people had exact the same idea. We moved out of town slowly in heavy traffic, but at last stopped near a old farmhouse. We had brought many food with us in the car. We spread thing out on the ground near a path at the foot of a hill, so they sat down. It was very peaceful in the cool grass until we heard bells ring at the top of the hill. That we saw made us pick on our things and run back to the car as quickly possible. There was a flock of sheep coming down the path directly towards us.
第二节 书面表达（满分25分）
2016年我国全面实施一对夫妇可生育两个孩子的的政策，依据该政策很多家长想再要一个孩子。就此问题不同的学生有不同的观点。现根据下列的内容写一篇短文。
1．一些学生支持，因为他们想要一个弟弟或妹妹来做伴；
2．一些学生不赞成，因为他们害怕弟弟或妹妹的到来会分享父母对自己的爱；
3．表达出你自己的观点，并说明原因。
注意：1．词数100左右。
2．开头部分已经给出，不计入总词数。
3．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
From January 1, 2016 on, our country permits a couple to have two children. _____________
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