1、曾都一中 枣阳一中襄州一中 宜城一中 20152016学年上学期高二期中考试英语试题时间：120分钟 分值：150分 命题牵头学校：枣阳一中命题老师：命题学校：曾都一中 枣阳一中 襄州一中 宜城一中本试卷分第I卷(选择题)和第II卷(非选择题)两部分,考试结束后,将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。注意事项:1. 答第I卷前, 考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号填写在答题卡上。2. 选出每小题答案后, 用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动, 用橡皮擦干净后, 再选涂其他答案标号。不能答在本试卷上, 否则无效。第I卷(选择题 满分100分)第一部分 ：听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小
2、题1.5分，满分7.5分）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. Which language does Mr. Smith speak well?A. Italian B. German C. Japanese2. What does the woman want for dinner?A. Some meat and fruit B. Some fruit only C. Anything but some meat3. Why did
3、 the woman miss the music program?A. The program was not interesting enough.B. She didnt want to listen to the program.C. The students questions kept her busy.4. What does the man imply?A. He can do the work himself.B. He is going to send his car to the garage.C. He doesnt want to repair his car.5.
4、What do we know about the woman?A. She has seen a lot of American Western movies.B. She doesnt like any American Western movies.C. She has hardly seen any American Western movies.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）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，各小题
5、将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6至8题。6. How did the man come?A. By bus B. By taxi C. By car7. What does the man want to drink?A. A cup of coffee without sugar.B. A cup of coffee without milk.C. A cup of tea.8. What do we know about the man?A. He came in rush hours of the day.B. He had a traffic acc
6、ident.C. He came at the weekend. 听第7段材料，回答第9至11题。9. When did the man arrive at the class?A. At 8:00 B. At 8:50 C. At 9:0010. During what seasons does the conversation might take place?A. Summer B. Fall C. Winter11. What do we know about the man?A. He has been waiting for the bus for a long time.B. H
7、e is good at remembering the names of stars.C. He didnt prepare for the test.听第8段材料，回答第12至14题。12. Which plan does the man choose?A. The one-meal plan.B. The two-meal plan.C. The three-meal plan.13. How will the man pay?A. By the quarter. B. By the week. C. By the month.14. What can we learn from the
8、 conversation?A. The man can use the meal tickets at any day of the week.B. The man must pay now.C. It will cost the man 36 dollars a week.听第9段材料，回答第15至17题。15. Where do the most seals live?A. In the oceans near the poles.B. In the Atlantic Ocean.C. In the Pacific Ocean.16. What happened to seals aro
9、und the late 1800s?A. Most of the species moved to other places.B. Many of the species nearly disappeared.C. They became a threat to humans.17. Where does this conversation most probably take place?A. In a park. B. At the restaurant. C. At Sea World.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。18. What do we know about “Sandw
10、ich”?A. It used to be a persons name.B. It is easy to prepare.C. It used to be the name of a game.19. What does “boycott” mean?A. Collect. B. Refuse. C. Receive.20. What can we learn from the monologue?A. Some words are formed by invertors.B. Some words are formed when new things are invented.C. Som
11、e words are formed from the names of people.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）阅读短文，掌握其大意，从所给A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 AFlicks to check outLe Havre (2011)Time: Oct.21, 23-25Venue: China National Film MuseumPrice: 40 yuan Le Havre is a comedy-drama. It centers on a shoeshiner who takes pity on an
12、 immigrant child in the French port city Le Havre. He tries to save him by inviting him to his home. The film premiered(初次公演) in competition at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival, where it received the FIPRESCI Prize.Mia et le Migou (2008)Time: Oct. 29Venue: China Film ArchivePrice: to be announced Also
13、known as Mia and the Migoo, this animated film describes the adventure of a young girl named Mia. Motivated by a premonition, Mia sets out on a journey across mountains and jungles to search for her father. The film won the European Film Award for Best Animated Feature. Director Jacques-Remy Girerd
14、will also show up at China Film Archive.Le Voyage dans la Lune (1902)Time: Oct. 22, 24-25Venue: China National Film MuseumPrice: 20 yuanAlso known as A Trip to the Moon, this silent movie was inspired by the French novels From the Earth to the Moon and Around the Moon, by Jules Verne. It follows a g
15、roup of astronomers who travel to the moon and explore it. They meet lunar inhabitants and capture one before returning to Earth. Find schedule and ticket information about the French movie panorama at http:/www. The China Film Archive will also present a short lecture before each French movie on ho
16、w to understand it.21. If you are free on Oct.29, which venue would you like to visit? A. China Film Archive B. China National Film Museum C. China Film Museum D. International Cinema22. On which day can you see the film whose theme is about adventure ? A. Oct.21 B. Oct.23 C. Oct.25 D. Oct. 2923. Wh
17、ere can you find the passage most likely? A. Newspaper B. Magazine C. Textbook D. Science fiction BSome years ago, on a hot summer day in south Florida, a little boy decided to go for a swim in the cold swimming hole behind his house.In a hurry to dive into the cool water, he did not realize an alli
18、gator（短吻鳄）was swimming towards the shore. His mother in the house, looking out of the window, saw the two as they got closer and closer together. In fear, she ran towards the water, yelling to the son as loudly as she could.It was too late. The alligator reached him.From the dock, the mother grabbed
19、 her little boy by the arms just as the alligator got his legs. That began an incredible tug of war（拔河）between the two. The alligator was much stronger than the mother, but the mother would not let go. A farmer happened to drive by, heard her screams, ran from his truck, and shot the alligator.Amazi
20、ngly, after weeks and weeks in the hospital, the little boy survived. His leg were extremely scarred by the animals attack, and on his arms were scratches (抓痕) from mothers fingernails where she had tried to hang on to the son she loved.The newspaper reporter who interviewed the boy asked if he woul
21、d show him his scars. The boy lifted his pant legs . And then, he proudly said to the reporter: “But look at my arms. I have great scars on my arms, too. I have them because my mom would not let go.”You and I can identify with (理解) that little boy. We have scars, too. No, not from alligator, or anyt
22、hing quite so dramatic . But the scars of a painful past. Some of those scares are ugly and have caused us deep regret.But some wounds, my friend, are because someone has refused to let go. In your struggle, maybe someone has been there holding on to you. 24. Upon seeing the alligator getting close
23、to her boy, the mother _ . A. dived into the cool water at once B. was too afraid to move C. shouted a warning to her boy D. got ready to fight the crocodile25. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the text? A. There were scars on the boys arms and legs. B. The mother won the “matc
24、h” because of her strength.C. A farmer scared the alligator away by hitting it in the eyes.D. A crocodile attacked the boy when he and his mother were swimming. 26. By saying, “But look at my arms. I have great scars on my arms, too,” the boy really wanted to show _. A. how deep the scars were B. wh
25、at a brave boy he was C. how recently he had survived an attack D. how great his mother was 27. According to the author, how are we all similar to the boy in the story? A. We can be brave and never let go of our loved ones. B. We may be faced with danger in our lives. C. We may have to depend on the
26、 kindness of strangers. D. We may have scars that come from pain and love. CBeing lonely in the crowd might seem ridiculous. But according to a recent survey, the situation is all too common. Loneliness and other anxiety problems worrying about lifes pressures can even lead to self-murder.An article
27、 in China Daily gave no reason for this other than the usual blaming of the post-80s generation. According to a high level official, young people suffering from discouragement are mostly “spoiled and have not been taught to be independent, responsible and express thank-you.” Well, how do you like th
28、at? First, I dont think Chinas youth are exactly spoiled. They certainly have more things than their parents did, but a lot of the money spent on them is for their education including various extra classes.Discouragement and anxiety are now the fastest growing challenges in modern societies. We sens
29、e a lack of close friends who can talk to honestly and openly. In 1985, a US study found that one in ten people did not have such a friend. In 2006, it was one in four. Its easy to see the connection between loneliness and discouragement. But what actually causes this increasing loneliness?Surely, w
30、ith Internet social networking sites such as Kaixin, we have more friends than ever. A new study has shown that the more time teenagers spend in front of computers, the less close they are to friends and family. Kaixin or QQ may be fun but it lacks meaning, compared to personal connections in the re
31、al world.And then there are those endless online games popular with young Chinese but increasingly there are more interesting choices. For example, new sports such as skateboarding are starting to catch on（流行） in bigger cities, as is playing music in a band. These creative hobbies are done in a grou
32、p and thus friendship can be stronger. Hopefully young people will also be drawn out of the Internet cafes and interactive computer games that in fact fail to recreate a real and interactive experience.28. According to the high level official, it is easy for teenagers lacking independence and respon
33、sibility to _. A. become spoiled B. play endless online games C. suffer from loneliness and anxiety D. refuse to express gratitude29. What does the writer think of the Internet social networking site Kaixin?来源:学科网 A. Open but ridiculous. B. Honest and responsible. C. Real and fun. D. Interesting but
34、 meaningless.30. It can be inferred in Paragraph 3 that _. A. its now more difficult for people to find close friends to have an honest chat with B. parents focus mostly on childrens education rather than the personality building C. young people have no idea of expressing appreciation because of bei
35、ng spoiled D. teenagers will recreate a real and interactive experience to strengthen friendship31. According to the text, which of the following can help us avoid being lonely in the crowd? A. To stay long in Internet cafes.B. To focus on extra courses. C. To give up our own hobbies.D. To play musi
36、c in a band.DElectric cars are dirty. In fact, not only are they dirty, but they might even be more dirty than their gasoline-powered cousins.People in California love to talk about “zero-emissions (排放) vehicles”, but people in California seem to be clueless about where electricity comes from. Power
37、 plants mostly use fire to make it. Apart from the few people who have their roofs covered with solar cells, we get our electricity from generators (发电机). Generators are fueled by something-usually coal, oil, but also by heat generated in nuclear power plants. There are a few wind farms and geotherm
38、al (地热) plants as well, but by far we get electricity mainly by burning something. In other words, those “zero-emissions” cars are likely coal-burning cars. Because the coal is burned somewhere else, it looks clean. It is not true. Its as if the California Greens are covering their eyes-“If I cant s
39、ee it, its not happening.” Gasoline is an incredibly (极其) efficient way to power a vehicle; a gallon of gas has a lot of energy in it. But when you take that gas (or another fuel) and first use it to make electricity, you waste a nice part of that energy, mostly in the form of wasted heat-at the gen
40、erator, through the transmission lines, etc.A gallon of gas may drive your car 25 miles. But the electricity you get from that gallon of gas wont get you nearly as far-so electric cars burn more fuel than gasoline-powered ones. If our electricity came mostly from wind or geothermal, or solar, then a
41、n electric car truly would be clean. But for political, technical, and economic reasons, we dont use much of those energy sources.In addition, electric cars batteries which are poisonous for a long time will eventually end up in a landfill (垃圾填埋场). And finally, when cars are the polluters, the pollu
42、tion is spread across all the roads. When its a power plant, though, all the junk is in one place. Nature is very good at cleaning up when things are not too concentrated, but it takes a lot longer when all the garbage is in one spot.32. Which of the following words can replace “be clueless about” i
43、n Paragraph 2?A. be familiar with. B. fail to understand.C. be curious about. D. show their interest in.33. The electricity we get from a gallon of gas may make our car run _.A. at least 25 miles B. more than 25 miles C. less than 25 miles D. as far as 25 miles34. In the authors opinion, compared wi
44、th cars using gas, electric cars are more _.A. harmful B. expensive C. efficient D. environmentally-friendly35. It can be inferred from the passage that _.A. electric cars batteries are no longer poisonous in the landfillB. electric cars are not clean since we get electricity mainly by burning somet
45、hing C. zero-emissions vehicles should be chosen to protect our environmentD. now electric cars are used more than their gasoline-powered cousins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。 Homework is a major part of going to school: Its your teachers way of evaluating how much
46、you understand whats going on in class. 36 Luckily, you can do a few things to make homework less burden.Be sure you understand the homework.Write your homework down in your notebook or day planner if you need to. 37 Its much easier to take a minute to ask the teacher during or after class than to s
47、truggle to remember later that night!Use any extra time in school.Many schools have study halls that are specifically designed to allow students to study. Its tempting(诱惑人的) to hang out with friends during study periods or unstructured (松散的) time. 38 Take a break. 39 So take some breaks while doing
48、your homework. Sitting for too long without stretching or relaxing will make you less productive than if you stop every so often. Taking a 15-minute break every hour is a good idea for most people. 40 If you dont finish your homework during school, think about how much you have left and what else is
49、 going on that day, and then budget your time. Most high-school students have between 1 and 3 hours of homework a night. If its a heavy homework day and it seems like youve got an assignment in every subject but gym and lunch, youll need to devote more time to homework. Its a good idea to come up wi
50、th some kind of homework schedule, especially if you are involved in sports or activities or have an after-school job.A. And it helps digest important concepts.B.Once your homework is done, you can check over it if you have extra time.C.Plan yourself.D.But the more work you can get done in school, t
51、he less youll have to do that night.E.Dont be afraid to ask questions about whats expected in your homework.F.Settle down to homework. G.Most peoples attention spans (跨度) arent very long.来源:学科网ZXXK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、D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡
52、上将该项涂黑。As I walked past a store, I saw it, my dream coat. Id been searching for the wonderful style that Id first 41 in a magazine. I tried it on. It fit 42 . I wrapped the coat around myself like a (n) 43 .I knew that I shouldnt buy myself a present at Christmas time. Id 44 the gifts for my family
53、long before. Mom had 45 me into buying a coat months ago. 46 , I earned this by working all last summer. Still, I felt just a little 47 . “It is more blessed (幸福的) to give than to receive”. Those 48 haunted (萦绕) me all day. But I also wanted my dream coat.The next morning, on the school bus, I 49 my
54、 friend, Kate. I recognized her dress as the same one shed 50 yesterday and the day before.At dinner, I asked my parents about Kates family.“I hear that her mother worked at the factory that just 51 and his father is an alcoholic. He probably drank up all the money his wife 52 .” That night I dreame
55、d about Kate sitting beside a tree on Christmas morning, looking in our windows, when we opened gift after gift. When I awoke, I was 53 of what I had to do. At breakfast, I 54 my plan to my family. It 55 I wasnt the only one who was thinking that way. I bought a basic but 56 outfit (一套衣服) for Kate.
56、We didnt go to Kates until we were certain everyone would be in bed. Dad turned the car lights off 57 I approached her house.The first day back to school after Christmas 58 , Kate was dressed in the clothes Id given her. The outfit seemed to fit well.Its been many years now 59 that Christmas Eve, an
57、d I have not forgotten it. I learned the 60 of giving.41.A.realized B. seen C. judged D. expected 42.A. similarlyB. personally C. perfectly D. generally43.A. model B. copyC. exampleD. sample44.A. bought B. preparedC. madeD. exchanged45.A.forcedB. persuadedC. suggestedD. told46.A. Besides B. ThusC. H
58、oweverD. Therefore47.A.proudB. selfish C. cold D. confident48.A.wordsB. goalsC. itemsD. tasks49.A.foundB. watchedC. knew D. noticed 50.A.purchasedB. coveredC. worn D. received51.A. went away B. broke outC. closed downD. gave up52.A.tookB. earned C. handed D.pulled 53.A.certainB. freeC. careful D. pa
59、rticular54.A. announcedB. recommendedC. insisted D. expressed55.A. came outB. turned outC. put out D. set out56.A. warmB. bright C. goodD. beautiful57.A.becauseB. as C. onceD. though58.A. break B. effortC. eventD. scene59.A. for B. sinceC. at D. in60.A. joy B. chance C. giftD. luck 第卷(非选择题 满分30分)第三部
60、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)阅读下列材料，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。“ Finally, no more exams.” Its a common feeling among high school graduates who have just completed the college entrance examination. What a 61 (relieve)! However, rather than fill the next three months 62 sleeping, eating
61、, and watching TV, some students have started working on finding a good choice of foreign college.Different from those who begin their applications for foreign colleges in Senior 2, Li made a late decision on a US education. She began to think about it in Senior 3, but decided not 63 (give) up the c
62、ollege entrance exam.Lis classmate Mao Bingxin is considering studying in Canada after the top exam. She began a TOEFL course on June 11.He Wei, 64 18-year-old boy who studies at Shenzhen Baoan High School, isnt allowing herself much freedom this summer vacation either, 65 (devote) her time to looki
63、ng for a language school 66 she can study French and some overseas study consulting agencies.He Wei considers 67 worthwhile to spend the summer preparing for college rather than hanging out with friends. “Although we dont really know 68 the future will be like, we are sure that only when we make 69
64、(good) preparations for it, will we 70 (offer) more chances.” she said. 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中间交换修改作文，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，每处错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。 增加：把缺词处加个漏词符号（），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仅限一词； 2只允许修改10处，多者
65、（从第11处起）不计分。One evening two young man were walking in the street together. They tried to find a chance to steal everything. The clock struck twelve. Most of the people were in bed. Quickly they came to a house and it seemed everyone in the house had fallen asleep. Standing at the front gate, one man
66、 whispered in English to the other at a low voice, “You wait here and Ill go around to the back door and then get into the house.” Suddenly out of the house ran a dog, barked at them. The two men was very frightened and ran away as fast as possibly. They didnt stop until they get to a lonely place.
67、The man said to the other in a surprise, “Its too bad, but I hadnt thought what the dog could understand English.”第二节 书面表达（满分25分）假定你叫李华，你的美国笔友John来信告诉你他想在上海迪斯尼乐园(Disneyland)开放的第一天去参观。请你给他写封回信，要点如下：1. 诚挚邀请；2. 接机事宜；3. 住宿安排；4. 行程规划。注意：1.词数100左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3. 开头语和结尾语已为你写好。Dear John,Im so pleased
68、 to receive your last letter. _Im looking forward to seeing you as soon as possible.Yours,Li Hua高二英语四校联考参考答案： 来源:学科网ZXXK听力：1-5 ABCAC 6-10 ABCBC 11-15 ABACA 16-20 BCABC阅读：21-23 ADA 24-27 CADD 28-31 CDAD 32-35 BCAB 36-40 AEDGC完型：41-45 BCABB 46-50 ABADC 51-55 CBAAB 56-60 ABABA语法填空：61relief 62with 63to
69、give 64an 65devoting66where 67it 68. what 69. better 70. be offered改错：On evening two young man were walking in the street together. They tried to find a chance to mensteal everything. The clock struck twelve. Most of the people were in bed. Quickly they came somethingto a house and it seemed everyon
70、e in the house had fallen asleep. Standing at the front gate, thatone man whispered in English to the other at a low voice, “You wait here and Ill go around to the inback door and then get into the house.” Suddenly out of the house ran a dog, barked at them. The barkingtwo men was very frightened an
71、d ran away as fast as possibly. They didnt stop until they get to a were possible got来源:学_科_网Z_X_X_Klonely place. The man said to the other in a surprise, “Its too bad, but I hadnt thought what the that dog could understand English.”作文：One possible version：Dear John,Im so pleased to receive your las
72、t letter. You are welcome to come to my hometown and visit Shanghai Disneyland when it is first open to the public. I suppose that the Disneyland in Shanghai will attract thousands of visitors from home and abroad on its first opening day. So before your leaving for Shanghai, remember to tell me you
73、r flight number and the date, and I will go to the airport to meet you personally. I will put you up in my family, for both my parents want to chat with you. After arriving, you can have a good rest at my home. Then I will show you around some places of interest in Shanghai. I have booked the ticket
74、s online in advance, so there is no hurry.Im looking forward to seeing you as soon as possible.Yours,Li Hua 四校联考听力原稿来源:Zxxk.Com 第一节听下面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。现在，你有5秒钟的时间阅读第1小题的有关内容。(Text 1) M: Mr. Smith is fluent in Italian and now
75、hes beginning to study German. W: He also knows a little Japanese and Chinese. (Text 2) M: What do you want for dinner tonight? Its seven oclock. W: Ive had enough meat at the brunch, some fruit will do. (Text 3) M: Did you listen to the light music program on the radio last night?W: I didnt because
76、 I was kept busy answering the students questions. (Text 4) M: Are you going to fix your car yourself?W: Well, my car is in a very bad condition but its not beyond my ability of repair. (Text 5) M: There is an American Western on at the Grand Theater these days. Shall we go and see it?W: Thats what
77、I have in mind. I have scarcely any real American Westerns. 第一节到此结束。第二节 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，各题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听下面一段对话，回答第6至8三个小题。现在，你有15秒时间阅读这三个小题。(Text 6) W: Good afternoon, Mark. Come in, please. M: Good afternoon, Mary
78、. Sorry to have kept you waiting. You know, the traffic is slow. W: Thats all right. Did you come by bus or taxi, Mark?M: By bus. W: It must be very crowded. A lot of people go out shopping or visiting friends at weekends. M: Yes, you are right. It took me about twenty minutes to catch a bus. Anyway
79、 Ive made it at last. W: Yes. Shall I make a cup of tea or coffee for you?M: Oh, thanks. Id like a cup of coffee without milk. 听下面一段对话，回答第9至11三个小题。现在，你有15秒时间阅读这三个小题。(Text 7)W: James, thank goodness, youve arrived! The test is starting in ten minutes. Dont you remember were the first group? And youve
80、 held all the papers. M: Terribly sorry for being late, Helen. Can you imagine Ive been standing outside for over an hour, waiting for the bus?W: In such freezing weather? What on earth happened?M: I stayed up until 11:50 last night to prepare the report. So many names of the stars totally confused
81、me. This morning I didnt wake up until seven. I knew the test would start in two hours, but the bus, the busW: OK, James, calm down. At the moment, wed better sort out the papers together. M: Its too late, you see. The professor is waving to us. 听下面一段对话，回答第12至14三个小题。现在，你有15秒时间阅读这三个小题。(Text 8)M: I wa
82、nt to buy a meal ticket. W: Okay. Which plan do you want? You can buy one meal a day, two meals a day, or three meals a day. M: Oh. If I buy two meals a day, which meals can I choose?W: The two-meal plan includes lunch and dinner. No breakfast. M: Great. Thats what I would have wanted anyway. How mu
83、ch is that?W: Its thirty-six dollars a week, which works out to about three dollars a meal. M: Wait a minute. Fourteen meals at three dollars would be forty-two dollars, wouldnt it?W: Yes, but we dont serve meals on Sunday. M: Okay. Ill take the two-meal plan. Do I pay by the quarter or by the week?
84、W: By the quarter. M: Fine. Do you take credit cards?W: Yes, but you dont have to pay now. Just fill out this form, and well bill you. 听下面一段对话，回答第15至17三个小题。现在，你有15秒时间阅读这三个小题。(Text 9)W: I have never seen a live seal before. Do many seals live in the ocean here?M: No, most of them live in cold climate
85、s, some in the far north in the Arctic, and others in the far south in the Antarctic. You know, we are lucky that we have as many living species of seals as we do have. W: Why?M: Because of seal hunting. By the late 1800s, people had killed so many seals that many species were almost gone forever. W
86、: What saved them?M: Many international agreements were reached to protect seals. This included the establishing of many seal sanctuaries, places where it is now illegal to hunt and kill them. W: How many species of seals are there?M: Eighteen. The most common one is called the harbor seal. Its foun
87、d in both the north Atlantic and Pacific oceans. 听下面一段独白，回答第18至20三个小题。现在，你有15秒时间阅读这三个小题。(Text 10)M: About three hundred words in the English language come from the names of people. Many of these words are technical words. When there is a new invention or discovery, a new word may be coined after inv
88、entor or scientist. It is interesting to observe how many common words have found their way into the language from the means of people. Lord Sandwich who lived from 1718 to 1792 used to sit at the gambling table eating slices of bread with meat in between. As the Lord was the only one among his frie
89、nds who ate bread in that way, later on the word became part of the English language. The word “boycott” means to refuse to have anything to do with somebody or something. It comes form a man called Captain Boycott. He was a land agent in 1880 and he collected rents and taxes for an English landowne
90、r in Ireland. But the Captain was a very harsh man. He treated his poor tenants very badly. His tenants decided not to speak to him at all. Eventually word got back to the landowner and the Captain was removed. The word “boycott” became popular and was used by everyone to mean the kind of treatment that was received by Captain Boycott. 版权所有：高考资源网()