1、武汉市2016届高中毕业生二月调研测试英语试卷武汉市教育科学研究院命制 2016.2. 26祝考试顺利第I卷第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分） 做题时，先将答案划在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节（共5小题；每小题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。例:How much is the shirt? A. 19.15. B. 9.15. C. 9.18.1. When w
2、ill the speakers need to be in their seats? A. No later than 7:15 pm. B. No later than 7:25 pm. C. Anytime before 7:30 pm.2. What does the man ask the woman for? A. Her ID card. B. Some beers. C. Charlies guarantee.3. What does the man like to play now? A. Basketball. B. Tennis. C. Baseball.4. What
3、does the woman imply about Uncle Jim? AHe behaves well. BHe eats too much. C. He has a good sense of humor.5. What did the man pay the most for? A. The bed. B. The fridge. C. The washing machine.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
4、小题，每小题5秒钟；昕完后，各小题将给出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7题。6Who will be upset? AAlexis. BRichard. C. The speakers mother.7. What does the boy promise to do for the girl? A. Buy her a cake. B. Drive her to the bakery. C. Help with her homework.听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。8. What is the man allowed to make? A. The sau
5、ces. B. The desserts. C. The salad.9. What is Thanksgiving like in the womans family? A. No one takes it very seriously. B. Everyone does a little bit of everything. C. Her parents often try to do too much.10. What does the woman think of the man giving the speech? A. He is not speaking loud enough.
6、 B. He is not wearing a microphone. C. He may be from another country.11. What is the mans suggestion? A. Leaving the room. B. Turning off the light. C. Talking to the speaker privately.12. What will the woman do later? A. Give a speech. B. Ask some questions. C. Find another lecture.听第 9段材料,回答第 13至
7、 16题。13. Why did the man come to the store? A. To shop for a new bike. B. To have his bike repaired. C. To have smaller wheels for his bike.14. What does the woman suggest the man do? A. Trade in his bike for a new one. B. Change the bikes frame instead. C. Give the bike back to his cousin. .15. Wha
8、t does the man say he will do? A. Get a new bike right away. B. Shop around for a better price. C. Come back tomorrow with his hike.16. How does the man feel in the end? A. Disappointed. B. Excited. C. Surprised.17. When did the Book Festival start to be held every year? A. In 1983. B. In 1997. C. I
9、n 2004.18. Where is the home of the Book Festival? A. The Charlotte Square Gardens. B. The historic New Town. C. Princes Street.19. What is the atmosphere of the Book Festival like? A. Academic. B. Noisy. C. Relaxed.20. How long does the Book Festival last every year? A. Three days. B. Three weeks.
10、C. One month.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。AWorld Economic Annual Conference 2015The Start of the Davos Challenge: Walk for Education08: 45 - 09: 45, at Congress Center - Weisshorn Walking to school in rural areas of some African countries c
11、an mean a distance of 6kilometers or more every day. Evidence suggests that by giving children bikes to go to school -shortening their travel time by 75% - their school attendance and learning outcomes improvesignificantly. You can make a difference by taking this years Davos Challenge: Walk forEduc
12、ation. For every recorded 6 kilometers walked in Davos, UBS in cooperation with WorldBicycle Relief( WBR) will donate a bicycle to schoolchild in rural South Africa.Shaping Davos: Engaging Youth in Work09:00 -10:00, at Congress Center -Sanada What new thinking and approaches are closing the youth em
13、ployment gap? Connecting livewith the following cities: Chandigarh on making the nations youth more employable . Abuja on reshaping the education system using technology Orlando on making human capital competitive globally Jeddah on retaining human capital by providing opportunitiesOcean Matters 12:
14、 30 - 13: 10, at Congress Center - Aspen 2 National Geographic photographer Brian Skerry takes us on a visual voyage into the depthof the ocean and explore what can be done to keep the oceans healthy.Struggle for Survival16: 00 - 17: 40, at Berufschule Davos Take part to experience some of the strug
15、gles and choices of people trying to survive on lessthan $2 a day - which is nearly half of the worlds population. After the experience,participants will discuss options for helping those trapped in poverty. Take public hus line l, 3 or 7 to the Postplatz stop. Address: Berufschule Davos,Bahnhofstra
16、sse Platz 5. For further information, please email rsvp crossroads. org. uk or call+41 (0)79 212 9526.21. Who may receive bicycles? A. Kids in Orlando. B. Unemployed young people. C. The South African children. D. The conference participants.22. When will Brian Skerry present his photos? A. 08:45 -0
17、9:45. B. 09:00 -10:00. C. 12:30 -13:10. D. 16:00 -17:40.23. Which event can be reached by public transport? A. Ocean Matters. B. Struggle for Survival. C. Shaping Davos: Engaging Youth in Work. D. The Start of the Davos Challenge: Walk for Education. B Today we were heading out to what is arguably o
18、ne of the most beautiful natural wonders ofthis region, Saklikent Gorge (峡谷) , a 300-meter-deep canyon that is close to Fethiye .However, first, we had to enter the canyon. Before us was a raging river about 20 metersacross, and we would have to wade(蹚水) through to get to the entrance of the gorge.
19、I lost mybreath when my feet made contact with the water. My whole foot had turned numb. I shot out ofthe water, fast as a rabbit, screaming like a wild dog. Im sure it was a sight to see. Dad andLalika seemed to bear it better, as they were the first to begin heading through the fast flowingwaters.
20、 Soon it was up to their knees, but battling their way through they were the first of ourfamily to make it across. During this time I was considering if I really wanted to go through withthis. The look on Mums face showed me that there was no alternative. She took my hand andwe began making our way
21、through the ice-cold water to the sound of Lalikas cheers. I nearlyslipped at one point but thankfully I recovered in time and Mum and I came out of the water halfdry and very happy. Then the canyon was in front of us. I began to wade through the softest flowing grey claythat had deposited itself ov
22、er thousands of years between this magnificent Moorish pink gorgetowering over me. I was surprised that the locals hadnt already made a beauty industry out ofthis, mining this natural resource, when I remembered that thankfully, it was a protectednational possession, located in a national park. That
23、 didnt stop Dad and Lalika from making a mud pack, as the two of them smoothed theliquid clay all over their faces, arms and legs. The mud also made great war paint and Lalikaand I had a really fun time applying it before role playing a fierce battle of the clans(家族).After about 45 minutes of walkin
24、g, we came to a fork in the canyon, and we decided to return.24.What did the author think of the river? A. Cold. B. Deep. C. Wide. D. Dirty.25. What made the author decide to cross the river? A. Dad and Lalikas example. B. Mums facial expression. C. Strong determination. D. Family promises.26. Why c
25、ould Saklikent Gorge be preserved ? A. It was hard to enter. B. It belonged to the locals. C. It had no value to develop. D. It has been protected by the government.27. What can we learn about the canyon? A. It is colorful. B. It is muddy. C. It is boring. D. It is scaring. C Harry Steenbock is prof
26、essor of biochemistry at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, andhe is best remembered for his discovery of a way to increase the vitamin D content of foods inthe early 1920s. This important discovery virtually got rid of rickets, a disabling bone disease,Steenbocks work was pioneering in another wa
27、y, too: his attempt to patent and market histechnology led to the establishment of the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation, now a majorpartner of the Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery. While working in his UW-Madison lab in late 1923, Steenhock discovered that he couldincrease the vitamin D conten
28、t of foods by irradiating (照射) them with ultraviolet light.Steenbock was eager to share his breakthrough discovery with the world. But, he knew heneeded to carefully manage his discovery so it could reach its full potential and benefit thegreater good. Steenbock submitted a patent application with $
29、300 0f his own money to protect hisdiscovery. The Quaker Oats Company offered Steenbock a deal valued at nearly $1 million (almost $ 10 million in todays money) for exclusive rights to his invention. Despite this hugeamount of money, Steenbock turned down the Quaker deal. He felt that the profits fr
30、om lusdiscovery should be returned to the university to make future scientific research possible - andhe had a vision for how to protect his breakthrough discovery and pass its benefits on to thepublic. Steenbock imagined a nonprofit foundation that would protect discoveries made by UW-Madison resea
31、rchers through patent management and licensing, invest in research-baseddiscoveries, and return profits to the university to finance further scientific inquiry. Ninegenerous alumni(校友) donated $ 100 each to aid the efforts and on November 14, 1925, theWisconsin Alumni Research Foundation ( WARF) bec
32、ame one of the nations first university-based technology transfer(转让) offices. The new patent management agency carried out itsfirst license agreement in February 1927 with the Quaker Oats Company. Quaker went on to useSteenbocks irradiation techniques to increase the amount of vitamin D in breakfas
33、t grains.28. Which aspect of Steenbocks contributions does this article focus on? A. Getting rid of the bone disease. B. Pioneering in biochemistry education. C. Helping establish a nonprofit foundation. D. Increasing the Vitamin D content in foods.29. Which of the following best describes Steenbock
34、 according to Paragraph three? A. Far-sighted. B. Warm-hearted. C. Conservative. D. Intelligent.30. Who signed the deal with Quaker Oats Company? A. The nine alumni. B. Harry Steenbock. C. Wisconsin Institute for Discovery. D. The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation.31. What can be learned about Wi
35、sconsin Alumni Research Foundation? A. It brings in profit for the 9 alumni. B. It supports future scientific research. C. It helps the people with hone diseases. D. It gives out money to every student at UW-Madison. D Owning a pet makes us healthier and happier, but for many of us, long hours at wo
36、rk, tight budgets and small flats means its just not practical. But theres good news for animal lovers; you can now cosy up with a cup of tea while spending time with furry friends, as the global movement of animal caf6s has reached the UK. . The international phenomenon originated in Taipei, where
37、the worlds first cat cafe, Cat Flower Garden, opened in 1998. Curious tourists soon discovered the pet paradise and brought the concept over to Japan. The first Japanese cat cafe opened in Osaka in 2005, and now there are said to be nearly 40 in Tokyo alone. Japan has now gone far beyond the origina
38、l concept, and some of the trendiest places to visit nowadays have owls, rabbits and goats hanging around. Tokyos Fukuro no Mise, which means the Shop of Owls , has full guest lists for up to two months. Lady Dinahs Cat Emporium was the first of its kind to open up in East London last year. The succ
39、essful cat cafe takes bookings 50 days ahead and usually about 90% of them book out about 5 -6 weeks in advance, Though the business has been a success, the owner Lauren Pears worries a little bit about the sudden rise of cat cafes everywhere. Cat caf6s are still in their beginnings here and weve se
40、en a very recent cautionary tale springing up in Singapore with the sudden burst of cat cafes in the city. Earlier this year, one of them was closed down after serious animal welfare issues resulted in the deaths of several cats. She emphasizes that even though the job is fun and rewarding, it also
41、comes with seriousresponsibility.32. Why are cat cafes so popular? A. They offer great services. B. They promote a new concept, C. They stay open for a long time. D. They provide practical means to enjoy pets.33. What is the concern of Lauren Pears? A. The blind expansion of cat cafes. B. The sudden
42、 rise of illegal cat cafes. C. Cat Cafe owners lack of responsibility. D. The possibility that cats may be unfriendly.34. What does the underlined part cautionary tale in the last paragraph refer to? A. Greeting, B. Warning. C. Interview. D. Development.35. Which country does the text mainly report
43、about? A. UK. B. China. C. Japan. D. Singapore.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分IO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。 When you ask people how to make friends as an adult, they usually give you suggestionslike, just get out there, join a dance class, or, try speed dating.” 36 After all,making friends does r
44、equire us to get out into the world and take a few emotional risks. Most of the time, however, we are not lacking for ideas on where to meet people. 37 For this reason, most people find that reconnecting with themselves is a first step towardsreconnecting with others. If you feel tired, out of shape
45、, or sad, most of the time, making friends is going to beextremely difficult. 38 Start small. Use the l - minute technique to gradually increase yourcommitment to exercise. Get out into nature. Set a timer to remind yourself to get up every hourto stretch. Try gentle yoga(瑜伽) While you build up your
46、 body, dont forget to nourish（滋养）your mind. Write down onething every day that you are grateful for. 39 Learn to become your own best friend. 40 Instead of relying on our social circumstances to bring people into our lives, weneed to change ourselves first and then invite people into our lives.A. On
47、 the surface, these are fine suggestions,B. Spend a few minutes every day in reflection.C. It will be even more difficult when you are an adult.D. We only need to know how to start a conversation with strangers.E. We are missing the motivation and self-confidence to get started.F. Making friends as
48、an adult is possible, but it requires a new approach.G. Fortunately, there are plenty of simple things that you can do to increase your physical and emotional resources.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，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 Once again, Christmas
49、was coming. And once again, my daughter Tania was asking,”What do you want for Christmas, Dad? “The usual, I replied. After 23 years, she knew that this 41 a hat and a pair ofsocks. These were Christmas habits for me. In the small town where we lived, 42 had a certain rhythm, and the festival was fu
50、llof 43 . But this year, my daughter, Tania, 44 all that. Every day for two weeks 45 Christmas, unable to contain her excitement, sherepeatedly stud, Youll never guess, 46 youre going to love your Christmas gift！ Now, Im no Scrooge, so please dont get me wrong. Im _ 47 0ne of those who are hardto im
51、press. I must 48 , however, that it was fun to listen to her 49 talk day after day.By the morning of Christmas Eve, I had become more than a little 50 . At 11:00 A. M. on the 24th, my wife and I were asked to go 51 with a No peeking (偷看) ! 52 . Get out! Get out! Tania ordered us to leave the front r
52、oom. So, we went upstairs. Then we heard her 53 , Okay, you can come down now! We were directed into the front room. By the Christmas tree was a 54 gift covered ina blanket. Okay, Tania 55 us, on the count of three both of you grab a corner of theblanket. My heartbeat 56 . My wife and I lifted the b
53、lanket, and the gift was _ 57 . Overcome by 58 , I thought, I couldnt believe my eyes! I was _ 59 ! Rising out of the blanket was none 60 my first-born son Greg, home for Christmas forthe first time in 19 years!41. A. included B. represented C. meant D. required42. A. life B. work C. time D. fortune
54、43. A. gifts B. surprises C. tunes D. habits44. A. blamed B. changed C. explained D. valued45. A. before B. after C. since D. throughout46. A. if B. unless C. and D. but47. A. simply B. strictly C. deliberately D. regularly .48. A. announce B: admit C. decide D. pretend49. A. private B. casual C. en
55、thusiastic . D. ridiculous50. A. upset B. curious C. angry D. patient .51. A. outside B. inside C. upstairs D. downstairs52. A. command B. note C. sign D. tip 53. A. whispering B: speaking C. shouting D. howling54. A. large B. small C. free D. common 55. A. reminded B. informed C. invited D. instruc
56、ted .56. A. slowed B, speeded C. stopped D. dropped57. A. offered B. discovered C. presented D. exposed58. A. encouragement B. astonishment C. embarrassment D. disappointment59. A. confused B. frightened C. impressed D. inspired60. A. other than B. rather than C. less than D. more than第II卷第三部分英语知识运用
57、（共两节满分45分）第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分I5分） 阅读下面材料，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。 Two years ago, Boyan Slat, a then 19-year-old university student in Holland, made the claim that he 61 clean up the oceans vast accumulation of plastics in about five years. 62 a scuba diving holiday in Greece, Boyan Slat, aged
58、16, found there were 63(many) plastic bags than fish in the sea. He started seeking for a solution to ocean plastic 64 (pollute). In 2012, he decided to make his intentions public. It sounded like a pipe-dream to many when Slat first described his idea, but he felt it was so simple it just might wor
59、k. Slat came up with _65 he called a floating” Ocean Cleanup Array.” Instead of goingafter the plastics, he designed an array（排列）of long floating barriers to let the ocean currents concentrate the plastic _66 (it). The system of floating barriers is over a mile long. The system had its first proof-o
60、f-concept test, which 67 (perform) in the AzoresIslands. After proving the feasibility（可行性）of the array in doing what it was supposed to do,the real evaluation of the array will take place in the second quarter of 2016, in a two-year pilot project in real-world conditions off the coast of Tsushima,
61、an island 68 (lie) between Japan and South Korea. This pilot project is worth watching to see if it _69 (work). And if it does work as 70 ( expect), we have something even bigger to look forward to.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。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处
62、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()，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（从第11处起）不计分。 I grew up in a small town there the elementary school was a ten-minute walk from my house and in an age when children could go home for lunch and found their mot
63、hers waiting. I took forgranted that mothers were the sandwich-makers or the homework monitors. I never questioned ifthis intelligent woman, who had had a job before l was born, would eventually return again towork. I only knew that when the noon bell rings,1 would race breathless home. My motherwou
64、ld be standing at the top of the stair, smiling at me in a look that suggested l was the onlyimportant thing she had on her mind. For this ,I am forever grateful.笫二节书面表达（满分25分) 假定你是李华，你的英国朋友汤姆得知中国学生数学成绩总体优于英国学生，所以他想知道中国数学教与学的情况，请你写一封邮件回复他。要点如下： 1课堂学习时间； 2作业量； 3课外学习等；注意：1词数100左右； 2可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； 3开头语已为你写好。Dear Tom, It has been a while since my last talk to you, and l would love to answer your questionsconcerning how math is taught and learnt in our high schools.Yours,Li Hua