1、绝密启用前2016年高考冲刺卷（8）英语试题（新课标I卷）考试时间：120分钟；命题人：大联考命题中心注意事项：1本试卷分第卷（选择题）和第卷（非选择题）两部分。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。2答题前考生务必用0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔填写好自己的姓名、班级、考号等信息。3考试作答时，请将答案正确地填写在答题卡上。第I卷每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；第卷请用直径0.5毫米的黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。第I卷第一节 (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
2、小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在答题卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有l0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. What has the woman done?A. She has typed a paper. B. She has written another report. C. She has changed some numbers. 2. What is the woman going to do?A. Get on a bus. B. Get out of a car. C. Wait there for the man. 3
3、. What are the speakers talking about?A. A newspaper. B. A novel. C. Movie reviews. 4. Why did the woman buy a new jacket?A. It is perfect for skiing. B. It was on sale. C. It is windproof (防风的). 5. What does the woman mean?A. She doesnt like opera. B. She would like to go with the man.C. She prefer
4、s to see the opera another day.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，并标在答题卷的相应位置。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 do people usually feel after agreeing to do something they dont want to?A. Angry. B. Sad. C. Comfor
5、table. 7. What does a refusal (拒绝) require?A. Consideration. B. Courage. C. Wisdom. 8. What does the woman think of rejecting requests?A. It usually harms friendships. B. It can sometimes improve relationships.C. It can increase ones confidence. 听第7段材料，回答第9至11题。9. Why does the man need help?A. He is
6、 not familiar with the area. B. He couldnt get in touch with his friends.C. He doesnt know where to play baseball.10. Where does the conversation take place? A. In a park. B. In a hotel. C. At a subway station.11. What time is it now?A. 2:00. B. 3:00. C. 4:00.听第8段材料，回答第12至14题。12. Where does the conv
7、ersation take place? A. At the airport. B. In a restaurant. C. On a bus. 13. Why does the woman like San Francisco?A. There is less traffic there. B. People there are friendly. C. It has many good foods and much good music. 14. Where does the man come from?A. Pennsylvania. B. San Francisco. C. Washi
8、ngton D.C.听第9段材料，回答第15至17题。15. Whats the purpose of the mans call?A.To find Tony Parker. B.To book a room. C. To confirm his reservation. 16. What kinds of rooms does the woman handle? A. Standard rooms. B. Special suites. C. Double rooms.17. When will Tony call the man back?A. This evening. B. Tomo
9、rrow morning. C. Tomorrow afternoon.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. When did the speaker start playing basketball? A. In primary school. B. In high school. C. After high school graduation. 19. How many hours did the speaker play basketball every morning? A. About three hours. B. About two hours. C. About one
10、 hour. 20. How did the speaker learn how to shoot?A. He taught himself. B. Sonny taught him. C. Skip taught him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。ADo you sleep well? Some people get off to sleep as soon as the head hits the pillow, but many ot
11、hers are not so luckyIn fact，the lack of quality sleep has become a public health issue around the worldAccording to the World Association of Sleep Medicine，45 percent of the worlds population suffer from sleep problemsOne in eight people dont sleep well and are easily woken76 percent sleep less tha
12、n 3 hours each nightSome even can not fall asleep for several days in a rowAs a basic bodily and mental need，sleep is essential for our survivalIt helps us to fight diseases，strengthen our memory, perform better in work and school and improve our quality of lifeLack of sleep is known to have a signi
13、ficant negative influence on health，both in the short and long termPoor sleep has been associated with obesity, weakened immune systems and even some cancers，as well as depression and anxietyThe World Sleep Day, held on the third Friday of March，is an annual celebration of sleep to lighten the burde
14、n of sleep problems through better prevention and management of sleep disordersUnhealthy lifestyle may be the first to blame for sleeplessnessMore and more people use cellphones and computers in bed，with many staying up until midnightModern technology does make our life convenient，but abuse of it ru
15、ins our healthEnvironmental conditions，such as temperature，noise，light，bed comfort also play an important role in ones ability to get proper sleepBesides，improper evening diet，like a full or an empty stomach，coffee and alcohol all contribute to sleep problemsOf course，when it comes to causing poor s
16、leep stress from finances，family or work should never be ignoredHowever, those who suffer from sleep disorders dont necessarily have to continue to do somost sleep problems can be solved21.What can be inferred from Paragraph 1 ？ANobody can stay awake for several daysBAll people are going through sle
17、ep problemsCSleep problems have become a worldwide concernDThe majority of the worlds population cant sleep well22.What does Paragraph 4 mainly tell us?AThe influences of lack of sleep BThe possible causes of poor sleepCPoor sleep is associated with illnessDGood sleep helps us to perform better23.Wh
18、at will be discussed in the paragraph that follows?AThe harm of sleep problems BActivities on the World Sleep DayCInterviews of poor sleep sufferersDMeasures against sleep problems BA shopkeeper sent his son to learn about the secret of happiness from the wisest man in the world. The boy walked a lo
19、ng way, and finally came upon the beautiful castle where the wise man lived.On entering the main room of the castle, the boy was quite surprised: tradesmen coming and going, people chatting in the corners, and a small orchestra playing soft music. The wise man talked with everyone, and the boy had t
20、o wait for two hours before it was his turn.The wise man listened carefully to the boys explanation of why he had come, but told him that he didnt have time just then to explain the secret of happiness. He suggested that the boy look around the palace and return in two hours.“Meanwhile, I want to as
21、k you to do something,” said the wise man, handing the boy a teaspoon that held two drops of oil. “As you wander around, carry this spoon with you without allowing the oil to spill.”The boy began to walk up and down stairs of the palace, keeping his eyes fixed on the spoon. After two hours, he retur
22、ned to the wise man.“Well,” asked the wise man, “Did you see the Persian tapestries（挂毯）in the hall? Did you see the garden that took the master gardener ten years to create?” The boy was embarrassed, and replied that he had observed nothing. His only concern had been not to spill the oil.“Then go ba
23、ck and observe the wonders of my world,” said the wise man. The boy picked up the spoon and returned to his exploration of the palace. This time he observed all of the works of art on the ceilings and the walls. When he returned, he described in detail everything he had seen. “But where are the drop
24、s of oil?” asked the wise man. Looking down at the spoon he held, the boy saw that the oil was gone.“Well, there is only one piece of advice I can give you,” said the wise man. “The secret of happiness is to see all the wonders of the world, and never to forget the drops of oil on the spoon.”24.When
25、 the boy arrived at the castle, he .A. received a warm welcome from the wise manB. had already missed his chance to talk to the wise manC. didnt expect to see so many people aroundD. was shown around the palace by the local people25.The wise man gave the boy two tasks in order to .A. teach him the s
26、ecret of happinessB. show him how to observe the wonders in the worldC. make him learn from his mistakesD. let the boy enjoy his palace and garden26.We can infer from the article that “the drops of the oil on the spoon” probably refer to .A. the beauty of ones natureB. the fortune a person possesses
27、C. the responsibilities one has to take onD. the great opportunities in life27.What would be the best title for the article?A. Lesson about HappinessB. The Secret of HappinessC. Learning about HappinessD. Searching for Happiness CShyness is the cause of much unhappiness for a great many people. Shy
28、people are anxious and self-conscious; that is, they are concerned with their own appearance and actions too much. Negative thoughts are constantly occurring in their minds: What kind of impression am I making? Do they like me? Do I sound stupid? Am I wearing unattractive clothes?It is obvious that
29、such uncomfortable feelings must affect people unfavorably. A persons self-concept is reflected in the way he or she behaves and the way a person behaves affects other peoples reactions. In general, the way people think aboutthemselves has a deep effect on all areas of their lives.Shy people, who ha
30、ve low respect, are likely to be passive and easily influenced by others. They need faith that they are doing the right thing. Shy people are very sensitive to criticism. It makes them feel inferior（自卑）.They also find it difficult to be pleased by praises because they believe they are unworthy of pr
31、aise. A shy person may respond to a praise with a statement like this one: Youre just saying that to make me feel good, I know its not true.” It is clear that, while self-awareness is a healthy quality, overdoing it is harmful.Can shyness be completely got rid of, or at least reduced? Fortunately, p
32、eople can overcome shyness with determination since shyness goes hand in hand with lack of self respect. It is important for people to accepttheir weakness as well as their strengths. Each one of us has his or her own characteristics. We are interested in our own personal ways. The better we underst
33、and ourselves, the easier it becomes to live up to our chances for a rich and successful life.28. The first paragraph is mainly about_.A.the cause of shyness B.the effect of shyness on peopleC.the feelings of shy people D.the questions in the minds of shy people29. According to the writer, self-awar
34、eness is_.A.harmful to people B.a weak point of shy peopleC.the cause of unhappiness D.a good characteristic30. What is the shy peoples reaction to praise?A.They are pleased by it. B.They feel it is not true.C.They are very sensitive to it. D.They feel they are worthy of it.31. We can learn from the
35、 passage that shyness can _.A.block our chances for a successful lifeB.help us to live up to our full developmentC.enable us to understand ourselves betterD.have nothing to do with lack of self respect DClimbing Mount Everest, the worlds highest mountain, just became more challenging. The government
36、 of Nepal is telling climbers they cannot leave rubbish on the trails (山径). Each climber will have to come down the mountain with at least 18 pounds of garbage. Thats the average amount of rubbish a climber leaves behind on Everest.Officials say climbers are responsible for their own rubbish. “We ar
37、e not asking climbers to pick up rubbish left by someone else,” said Maddhu Sudan Burlakoti, who works for the Nepal Tourism Ministry. “We just want them to bring back what they took up.”More than 4,000 people have reached the 29,035-foot mountain top in the past 60 years. Leaving rubbish along the
38、way helps climbers keep their bags light so they have energy to reach the top. “The rubbish problem in Mount Everest is not new,” Burlakoti says. “When the people started to climb the mountain, they started to leave their garbage there.” They have left behind cans, tents, food wrappers, and equipmen
39、t. Last year, climbers carried down a total of four tons of rubbish.The new rule came into effect in April of 2014. To make sure it is followed, climbers will have to deposit money before the climb. Once they climb back down the mountain, officials will check climbers at a return camp to make sure t
40、hey have the required 18 pounds of rubbish. If they do, their money will be returned to them. If they do not, climbers will not receive their deposit and they will not be given a permit the next time they want to climb Everest.The goal is to make sure no more litter will be left on Everest, which ha
41、s earned the nickname (绰号) the Worlds Highest Dustbin. “As we offer Mount Everest to all the people of the world they should take responsibility to clean it,” Burlakoti says, “After seeing the results from this, we will extend this rule to other mountains also.”32. What is mainly discussed in the pa
42、ssage? A. Mount Everest is suffering white pollution. B. A new rule was made to punish climbers. C. Climbers were asked to clean up after themselves.D. Mountains of garbage are left behind by climbers.33. Why was a new rule made? A. The rubbish problem there suddenly became serious.B. Mount Everest
43、was considered to be a big dustbin. C. Climbers produced four tons of rubbish last year. D. The number of climbers there was beyond control.34. We can learn from Paragraph 4 that _.A. the new rule was once discussed in April of 2014B. those who deposit money first will not be punishedC. all climbers
44、 are advised to take rubbish down D. measures are taken to make sure the rule is followed35. What can be inferred from what Burlakoti says? A. The rule is being successfully carried out. B. The rule is not effective as expected. C. The effect of the rule remains to be seen. D. The rule will be appli
45、ed to other mountains.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。 Its normal to wake briefly during the night. 36 But if youre waking up during the night and having trouble falling back asleep, the following tips may help. Stay out of your head. The key to getting back to sleep i
46、s continuing to prepare your body for sleep, so remain in bed in a relaxed position. Hard as it may be, try not to stress over the fact that youre awake, because that very stress and anxiety encourage your body to stay awake. 37 38 If you are finding it hard to fall back asleep, try a relaxation tec
47、hnique such as visualization(想象), or deep breathing, which can be done without even getting out of bed. Remind yourself that although theyre not a replacement for sleep, rest and relaxation still help refresh your body. Do a quiet, non-stimulating activity. If youve been awake for more than 15 minut
48、es, try getting out of bed and doing a quiet, non-stimulating activity, such as reading a book. Keep the lights dim so as not to think that its time to wake up. 39 A light snack might relax you, but be careful not to eat so much that your body begins to expect a meal at that time of the day. 40 If y
49、ou wake during the night feeling anxious about something, make a brief note of it on paper and delay worrying about it until the next day when you are fresh and it will be easier to resolve.A. Make relaxation your goal, not sleep.B. Put off worries and troubles.C. Use a flashlight to go to the bathr
50、oom at night.D. In fact, a good sleeper wont even remember it.E. Also avoid screens of any kindcomputers, TVs, cell phones, iPads.F. Youll be much more productive and creative after a good nights rest.G. A good way to stay out of your head is to focus on the feeling in your body.第三部分 英语知识运用(共两节，满分35
51、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。I arrived in the classroom, ready to share my knowledge and experience with 75 students who would be my English Literature class. Having taught in 41 for 17 years, I had no 42 about my ability to hold their atte
52、ntion and to 43 on them my admiration for the literature of my mother tongue. I was shocked when the monitor shouted, “ 44 !” and the entire class rose as I entered the room, and I was somewhat 45 about how to get them to sit down again, but once that awkwardness (尴尬) was over, I quickly 46 my calmn
53、ess and began what I thought was a fact-packed lecture, sure to gain their respect - perhaps 47 their admiration. I went back to my office with the rosy glow which comes from a sense of achievements.My students 48 diaries. However, as I read them, the rosy glow was gradually 49 by a strong sense of
54、sadness. The first diary said, “Our literature teacher didnt teach us anything today. 50 her next lecture will be better.” Greatly surprised , I read diary after diary , each expressing a 51 theme (主题). “Didnt I teach them anything? I described the entire philosophical (哲学的) framework of Western tho
55、ught and laid the historical 52 for all the works well study in class,” I complained. “How 53 they say I didnt teach them anything?”It was a long term, and it 54 became clear that my ideas about education were not the same as 55 of my students. I thought a teachers job was to raise 56 questions and
56、provide enough background so that students could 57 their own conclusions. My students thought a teachers job was to provide 58 information as directly and clearly as possible. What a difference! 59 , I also learned a lot, and my experience with my Chinese students has made me a 60 American teacher,
57、 knowing how to teach in a different culture.41.Athe UKBthe USC. China DAustralia42.Aworry Bidea C. doubt Dexperience 43.Aimpress Bput Cleave Dfix 44.AAttention BLook out C. At ease DStand up 45.ApuzzledBsure C. curious Dworried 46.Afound Breturned C. regained Dfollowed 47.Amore Beven C. yet Dstill
58、48.Awrote Bborrowed C. kept Dread 49.Areplaced Btaken C. caught Dmoved 50.ANaturally B. Perhaps C. Fortunately DReasonably 51Adifferent Bsame C. similar Dusual 52.Ahappenings B. characters C. development D. background 53.Ashould Bcan C. will Dmust 54.Aimmediately Bcertainly C. simply Dgradually 55.A
59、that Bwhat C. those Dones 56.Adifficult Binteresting C. ordinary Dunusual 57.Adraw Bget C. decide Dgive58.Astrange B. standard C. exact Dserious 59.A. Therefore BHowever C. Besides DThough 60.Anormal B. happy C.good Dbetter 第卷第三部分 英语知识运用(共两节，满分45分)第二节 (共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15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
60、内单词的正确形式。Many people think that teachers give pupils too much homeworkThey say that it is unnecessary for children to work at home in their free timeMoreover, they argue that most teachers do not 61 （proper）plan the homework tasks they give to pupilsThe result is that pupils have to repeat tasks tha
61、t they 62 （do）at school alreadyIn Greece，many parents complained about the difficult homework that teachers gave to their childrenThe parents said that most of the homework was 63 waste of time，and they wanted to stop itSpain and Turkey are two countries 64 stopped homeworkIn Denmark，Germany and sev
62、eral other 65 （country）in Europe，teachers cannot set homework at weekendsIn Holland，teachers allow pupils 66 （stay）at school to do their homeworkThe children are free to help one anotherSimilar 67 （arrange）also exists in some British schoolsMost people agree that homework is not fairA pupil doing hi
63、s homework in a quiet and comfortable room is in a much 68 （good）position than a pupil who does his homework in a small，69 （noise）room with the television onSome parents help their children with their homeworkOther parents take no interest 70 their childrens homework at all第四部分 写作（共两节；满分35分）第一节 短文改错
64、（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。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()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。A discussion about hiking had been held in our class. Some students think that hiking duri
65、ng vacations can make people feel healthier, fresher or more harmonious with the nature. They find themselves deep attracted by the beauty of nature. They can also be relaxing by walking in deep mountains. But nowadays some hikers even begin to explore the places people have everbeen to, and acciden
66、ts have happened now and then because poor knowledge of hiking. Some hikers even lost their life. The other students in our class think not safe to organize such dangerous activities. They make suggestions which laws should be passed and hikers should be trained before they attend the activities.第二节 书面表达（满分25分）假定你是李华，上周日是你的外国朋友Anne的生日。你本来答应参加她的生日聚会，但是你当时正忙于准备月考，不小心忘了赴约。请写信向Anne表达你的歉意，说明原因，并提出补救办法。注意：1. 字数100左右；2. 文章中不得出现真实学校与班级；3. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；4. 开头与结尾已为你写好。Dear Anne, _ Yours,Li Hua
