湖南省岳阳市一中2014届下学期高三年级第六次质量检测试英语试卷时量：120分钟分值：150分PART ONE: LISTENING COMPREHENSION (30marks)Section A (22.5 marks)Directions:In this section, you will hear six conversations between two speakers. For each conversation, there are several questions and each question is followed by three choices marked A, B and C. Listen carefully and then choose the best answer for each question.You will hear each conversation TWICE.Conversation 11. After how many stops should the man get off the first bus?A. Three stops.B. Four stops.C. Five stops.2. Which bus should the man change for?A. No.22.B. No.25.C. No.52.Conversation 23. What does the girl’s mother most likely do?A. A doctor.B. A banker.C. A teacher.4. What’s the man’s telephone number?A. 8553-2299.B. 8553-3299.C. 8553-3229.Conversation35. Where does this conversation probably take place?A. In a post office.B. In a restaurant.C. In a department store.6. Why doesn’t the woman choose the bowl?A. It isn’t easy to take it home.B. She isn’t satisfied with its design.C. Blue and white are not her favorite colors.Conversation47. When will the man come back from the trip?A. On December 22nd.B. On January 3rd.C. On January 13th.8. Which flights is the man going to take for his round trip?A. Flight 414 and Flight 476.B. Flight 476 and Flight 220.C. Flight 220 and Flight 414.9. When should the man arrive at the airport to take a plane for Chicago?A. By 2:00 p.m.B. By 6:30 p.m.C. By 3:00 p.m. Conversation 510. Where does this conversation probably take place?A. At the railway station.B. At the bus station.C. At the airport.11. What will the man do about his lost suitcase?A. Wait until reported.B. Report to the staff.C. Forget it.12. Where does the man let the woman wait?A. At the bookshop.B. In the place where the suitcase is lost.C. At the coffee shop.Conversation 613. Why hasn’t the man chatted online before?A. His computer is too old.B. He doesn’t believe in network.C. Nobody teaches him how to do that.14. How many mp3 files does the woman usually download per day?A. Thirteen.B. Twenty.C. Thirty.15. Which of the following statements in Not true?A. The woman can download eight movies a day at most.B. The woman has been chatting online a lot with friends recently.C. It doesn’t take long to download mp3 files.Section B (7.5 marks)Directions:In this section, you will hear a short passage. Listen carefully and then fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Fill in each blank with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.You will hear the short passage TWICE.PART TWO: LANGUAGE KNOWLEDGE (45 marks)Section A (15 marks)Directions: For each blank in the following unfinished sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence.21. On her next birthday, Jane ______married for thirty years.A. isB. will beC. has beenD. will have been22. It has been proved ____ several new kinds of medicine____ a positive effect on the cure ofH7N9.A. which，hasB. if, hasC. that, haveD. what, have23. I’m calling to ask for information about the position____ in the local TV news.A. advertisingB. advertisedC. having advertisedD. to advertise24. Being examined twice a year is the rule that every driver _____ obey in this city.A. shallB. canC. ought toD. need25. —When did Tom leave?— I have no idea. I _____ in my study.A. readB. have readC. was readingD. would read26. ____ has helped to protect the environment is worth praising.A. WhoB. The oneC. AnyoneD. Whoever27. the website of the China Daily, and you will learn more about it.A. Having searchedB. SearchC. SearchingD. To search28. On workday mornings I usually ________ an hour driving to work because of the traffic jam.A. spendedB. am spendingC. spendD. will spend29. — Mum, where is my ball? I remember I put it here yesterday.— You _______ it in the wrong place.A. must putB. might putC. might have putD. should have put30. Children are always expecting for the coming of the Spring Festival, _____ may give them ahappy time.A. itB. thatC. whatD. which31. When you’re learning to play the piano, _______ a good teacher makes a big difference.A. haveB. havingC. and haveD. if have32. — Are these rooms available?—Sorry, sir. It’s the holiday, so the rooms ________.A. are reservedB. have reservedC. reservedD. are reserving33. That naughty boy is welcome to our party, ____ he behaves himself.A. even ifB. in caseC. as long asD. as if34. With five professional hands ______ them next month, these students are sure to complete theexperiment on time.A. helpingB. helpC. to helpingD. to help35. I have already forgotten ______ you bought the computer.A. that it was whenB. that was it whenC. when was it thatD. when it wasthatSection B (18 marks)Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B,C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.With his leg lame and his teeth uneven, a boy thought of himself as the most unfortunate child in the world.He seldom played with his classmates, and when asked to answer questions, he always 36 his head withouta word.One spring, his father brought home some saplings (树苗). 37 of his children would plant a saplingand he promised, “Whoever grows his sapling best shall get a gift.” The boy certainly wanted to get the gift.But seeing his brothers and sisters watering the trees, he 38 an idea: he hoped the tree he planted woulddie soon. So watering it once or twice, he never 39 it.Several days later, he was surprised to find it didn't die, but grew so many fresh 40 . Compared with those of his brothers and sisters, his appeared greener. His father kept his41 ，bought the boy a gift and said he would become an outstanding 42 after growing up.From then on, the boy slowly became optimistic and confident. One evening, he suddenly43 his biology teacher once said that plants generally grow at night. Why not go to see the tree?When he came to the courtyard, he found his father working near the tree! Instantly he44 ：Father had been secretly watering his tree! He returned to his room, tears 45 inhis eyes.Decades passed. The boy didn't become a botanist. 46 , he became the U．S. President. His name was Franklin Roosevelt.47 is the best nourishment (滋养品) of life. Even though it is just a bucket of water, it can make the tree of life grow well!36．A. held B．raised C．lowered D．covered 37．A. Both B．None C．One D．Each 38．A. cared for B．got rid of C．hit upon D．put on 39．A. appealed to B．attended to C．adapted to D．turned to 40．A. roots B．leaves C．branches D．seeds 41．A. word B．balance C．agreement D．opinion 42．A. teacher B．gardener C．president D．botanist 43．A. believed B．recalled C．repeated D．knew 44．A. remembered B．understood C．wondered D．admitted 45．A. welling B．falling C．dropping D．crying 46．A. Therefore B．Besides C．Moreover D．Instead 47．A. Love B．Water C．Disability D．FatherSection C (12 marks)Directions: Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the context.Dear boys and girls,I feel honored to speak here on behalf of all your teachers .I’m really sorry that it will be only three months 48 you graduate from high school .We have spent an unforgettable time in the past three years, during 49 I have been greatly impressed by your good qualities such as honesty, diligence, co-operation and so on.50 in my teaching career have I met such wonderful students 51 you.We have an endless journey in pursuit of knowledge. Graduation 52 marks a stage of one’s education .Set a high goal and you’ll achieve more in your future life.I do believe that all your efforts will eventually pay 53 .I as well as your other teachers54 praying that every one of you will be admitted to 55 ideal college.Yours,English teacher PART THREE: READING COMPREHENSION (30 marks)Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage.AShow Biz Summer 2014Location: Rosewood Center for Family artsImportant Information:* Tuition paid on the first day of class. No tuition refunds (退款).* DCT reserves the right to cancel any class; refunds made for cancelation(取消).* Please accompany student to the first day of class.* Registration begins one-half hour before class time.How To Register:* Mail : fill out the form in this brochure.* Be sure to list the class and group that you want & the dates.Drama Days! —$ 175Entering Grades : Group A : lst — 2nd Group B : 3rd — 5th .Time: June 2—June 6* create the situations and scenes* SHOWTLME－invite family and friends to your Friday Showcase !* Bring a sack lunch and drink each day!Laugh Out Loud —$ 175Entering Grade : 5 thTime: June 23—June 27* Tell a joke! Learn why old jokes can be the best!* Work with your class to put on a Comedy Show for family and friends!Acting —Just Acting—$225Entering Grades : Group A: lst —2nd Group B: 3rd — 4thTime: August 4 — August 8* Start with the characters: Who are you ? Be the Star of your Dreams.* Work with your class to create the plot.Summer Scenes —$ 225Entering Grades: 5th — 6thTime: August 11— August 15* Do you want to be an actor?* Improve your skills with instruction from professional actors & directors.56．Which of the following classes suits those who want to be actors ?A．Summer Scenes B．Acting —Just ActingC．Laugh Out Loud D．Drama Days57．If you want to attend Show Biz Summer 2014,you should be aware that .A．there’ll be no refunds in any caseB．tuition must be paid at least before June 2C．registration begins half an hour after class timeD．students had better be accompanied on the first day58．It can be inferred from the text that all the four classes .A．are intended only for Grades lst —2nd B．are all held at Rosewood Center for Family ArtsC．will take place in June or July D．need students to bring a sack lunch and drink each day59．What is the purpose of the text ?A．To earn money from the text..B．To attract readers to attend Summer Scene .C．To persuade readers to attend Show Biz Summer 2014D．To teach readers how to register for Show Biz Summer 201460．Where is the text most probably from ?A．A newspaper . B. An entertainment magazine.C．A guide book . D. part of a brochure.BThe predictability(可预见性)of our mortality(死亡) rates is something that has long puzzled social scientists. After all, there is no natural reason why 2,500 people should accidentally shoot themselves each year or why 7,000 should drown or 55,000 die in their cars. No one establishes a fixed number for each type of death. It just happens that they follow a consistent pattern year after year.A few years ago a Canadian psychologist named Gerald Wilde became interested in this phenomenon. He noticed that mortality rates for violent and accidental deaths throughout theWestern world have remained the same throughout the whole of the century, despite all the technological advances and increases in safety standards that have happened in that time. Wilde developed a theory called “risk homeostasis”. According to this theory, people naturally l ive with a certain level of risk. When something is made safer, people will get around the measure in some way to go back to the original level of danger. If, for instance, they are required to wear seat belts, they will feel safer and thus will drive faster, thereby canceling out(抵消)the benefits that the seat belt provides. It appears that we have an innate(天生的)need for danger.In all events, it is becoming clearer that the factors influencing our lifespan(寿命) are far more complex than had been previously thought. It now appears that if you wish to live a long life, it isn’t simply a matter of eating the right foods, not smoking, driving with care etc. You must also have the right attitude. Scientists found that people with a suspicious or mistrustful nature die far more often than people with a sunny character. Looking on the bright side, it seems, can add years to your life span.61. What social scientists have long felt puzzled about is why_______.A. the mortality rate can not be predictedB. the death number remained stable year after yearC. a fixed number for each type of death has not come into beingD. people lost their lives every year for this or that reason62. In his research, Gerald Wilde finds that technological advances and increases in safety standards_____.A. have helped solve the problem of so high death rateB. have accounted for mortality rates in the past centuryC. have reduced mortality rates for violent and accidental deathsD. have achieved no effect in bringing down the number of deaths63. According to the theory of “risk homeostasis”, some traffic accidents result from_____ .A. our fast drivingB. our innate desire for riskC. our interest in speedingD. our ignorance of seat belt benefits64. B y saying “…canceling out the benefits that the seat belt provides” (Para. 2), the author means_____ .A. wearing seat belts does not have any benefitsB. deaths from wearing seat belts are the same as those from not wearing themC. deaths from other reasons counterbalance(抗衡) the benefits of wearing seat beltsD. wearing seat belts does not necessarily reduce deaths from traffic accidents65. Which of the following may contribute to a longer life span?A. Smoking once in a whileB. Showing little trust in the communicationC. Eating the food low in fat and driving with great careD. Developing an optimistic personality and never losing heartCKodak’s decision to apply for bankruptcy(破产)protection is a sad, though not unexpected, turning point for a leading American corporation that pioneered consumer photography and dominated(控制) the film market for decades, but finally failed to adapt to the digital revolution.Although many attribute Kodak’s downfall to “complacency(自满) ,” that explanation doesn’t admit the efforts with which the company went to reinvent itself. Decades ago, Kodak invented the first digital camera in 1975 — but in a fateful decision, the company chose to focus on its traditional film business.Large companies have a difficult time switching into new markets. For example, although Kodak predicted the rise of digital photography, its culture was too rooted in the successes of the past to fully welcome the future. In the past, their history was so important to them. Now their history has become a liability.Kodak’s downfall over the last several decades was dramatic. The 1980s brought new competition from Japanese film company Fuji Photo, which weaken Kodak by offering lower prices. Kodak’s decision not to pursue the role of official film fo r the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics was a major loss. The bid went instead to Fuji, which exploited(剥削) its sponsorship to win a key role in the market.66. What do we learn about Kodak?A. It went bankrupt all of a sudden.B. It is approaching its downfall.C. It is playing a dominant role in the film market.D. It started the digital revolution in the film industry.67. Why does the author mention Kodak’s invention of the first digital camera?A. To show its effort to overcome complacency.B. To show its early attempt to reinvent itself.C. To show its quick adaptation to the digital revolution.D. To show its will to compete with Japan’s Fuji photo.68. Why do large companies have difficulty switching to new markets?A. They are deeply stuck in their glorious past.B. They tend to be slow in facing new challenges.C. They are unwilling to invest in new technology.D. They find it costly to give up their existing business.69. What’s the meaning of the underlined word in paragraph 3?A. A joke.B. A mirror.C. A burden.D. A challenge.70. What was Kod ak’s major mistake?A. Its blind faith in traditional photography.B. Its failure to see Fuji photo’s action.C. Its refusal to sponsor the 1984 Olympics.D. Its overconfidence in its own culture. PART FOUR: WRITNG (45 marks )Section A (10 marks)Directions: Read the following passage. Complete the diagram by using the information from the passage. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.Aggressive(攻击性的) behaviour in children has become quite common now. Therefore, it isn't surprising to see an aggressive child throw things at someone while they're angry. Generally, aggressive children tend to disturb classes. They easily have an argument with others when things don't go their way. In a word, they find it difficult to make or maintain friendly relationships.The causes of the aggressive behaviour in a child may be hard to say. It's a combination of several factors which are unsolved stressful issues, trouble dealing with change, extreme parenting, conflicts within the family and spending time with people who display aggressive traits.Fortunately, you can do many things to stop your child's aggressive behaviour. A child equipped to may not tell good behaviour from bad, and it's up to the parent to point out the differences between the two. Take immediate action at the slightest sign of aggression from your child. And your child also needs encouraging for goodness. By doing this, you'll be surely pushing your child to understand that kind acts are always appreciated.Title: Aggressive behaviour in children71 :●Throwing things at someone when angry●72●73 others when things don’t go their way●Having 74 making or maintaining friendly relationships75 :●Unsolved stressful issues●Trouble dealing with change●76●Conflicts within the family●Spending time with people 77Tips for parents:●Tell your children how the good behaviour is 78 the bad behaviour●79 immediately when your child shows something aggressive●80 your ch ild’s good behaviourSection B (10 marks)Directions:Reading the following passage. Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage and the required words limit.Pollution is a growing problem that is facing the international community, but even the actions that we take can make a difference. Littering is creating environmental problems all over the world and is often created by careless actions. If we guard our actions against careless littering we can ensure a better world for everyone.Littering is a severe problem in many countries around the world. For example, the African city of Kampala is suffering from the consequences of littering. For many years the city’s poor didn’t have a proper way to dispose of trash, so garbage filled the streets. Over the years much of the plastic garbage would slowly be pushed into the ground. This plastic litter doesn’t allow rain water to seep（渗透）into the ground and has caused flooding. In many of Kampala’s poor neighborhoods whenever it rains people’s homes become flooded with water. This water is often dirty and has allowed diseases to spread. This flooding has become so bad that the Ugandan government has banned plastic bags in the entire country to stop the littering.Trash often finds its way into the water. Today the world’s oceans are believed to have millions of tons of trash floating around in them. This creates a problem for wildlife because they may accidentally eat the trash and die from it. Scientists have found on very remote islands baby birds that have died because their stomachs were full of trash. Fish often get tangled in plastic and will also die. Our actions in our own countries affect the most remote parts of the planet.We can all be part of the solution to stop this pollution, just by preventing careless littering. If you need to throw something away, find a trash can. If you see a friend littering tell them not to.By making this small change we can create a better world for all.81. What is the cause of littering? (No more than 3words)______________________________________________________________________ _ 82. How does plastic litter cause flooding? (No more than 11words)______________________________________________________________________ _ 83. If you need to throw something away, what should you do? (No more than 5words)_______________________________________________________________________ _ 84. What’s the topic of this passage? (No more than 5words)_______________________________________________________________________ _ Section C (25 marks)Directions: Write an English composition in over 120 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.假设你是李华，目前作为交换生在美国学习，住在Mrs. White家。