1、2016年衡阳市第八中学高中部自主招生考试试题（二）英语（试题卷）注意事项：1.本场考试时间为60分钟，总分为60分。2.考生在答题前请检查试卷是否有缺页漏页，重影模糊等妨碍答题现象，若有请立即向监考老师通报。答案请填写在答题卡上，写在试题卷上无效。3.本张试卷为2016年衡阳八中理科实验班第二次自主招生考试试题。第一部分 阅读理解（每题2分，共40分）A Researchers from France and Italy discovered that Canadian parents are less strict with their children than mothers and
2、fathers in France and Italy. “Our most important finding was the difference between Canadians and the others，” said Professor Michel Claes，the lead author of the study. “Canadians focus on independence and negotiationOn the other hand，Italians，for example，exercise more controlWe found Canadians seem
3、 to focus on negotiation in case of a conflict.” Claes said Canada，France and Italy were selected for the study because they share important cultural and social factors.“We chose FrenchCanadians because they share the same language as France，and originally came from France and share certain valuesIt
4、aly was included because it was considered to have similar，strong and important family values，” he explained. The researchers examined the emotional ties between parents and their children by questioning 1,256 students aged 11 to 19 years old.Canadian students reported less control and more free act
5、ions，according to the studyItalian parents were stricter and French parents were somewhere in the middle. Claes explains that the differences lie in education in Canada，France and Italy. “North America has its own educational values，which promote individualizationTolerance and comprehension are enco
6、uragedItaly，on the other hand，promotes respect of authority，control，and the need for permission.” he said. Children from all three countries described their mothers as warm and communicativeItalian and Canadian children had similar feelings about their fathers，and reported high levels of emotional t
7、iesBut French fathers were generally thought by their children to be more distant and cold. “We were surprised by this，” Claes admitted.“It seems as though the relationships between French mothers and their children were becoming closer over time，while fathers maintain a form of distance and coldnes
8、s，which is more of a source of conflict in France than in the other countries.”1Professor Michel Claes believes that Canada，France and Italy _.Ahave the same family spiritBhave some similar cultural traditionsChave experienced some similar social changesDhave experienced similar cultural development
9、s2How did the researchers carry out the study ?ABy collecting answers of parents from Canada，France and Italy.BBy collecting answers of children from Canada，France and Italy.CBy questioning parents and their children from Italian Canadian families.DBy questioning children from FrenchCanadian familie
10、s.3According to Michel Claes，what mainly leads to the differences in parentchildren relationships among Canada，France and Italy?AEducational opportunities.BTraditional ideas.CEducational values.DHistorical events.4Which of the following is NOT a finding of the study?AFrench children have troubled re
11、lationships with their parents.BCanadian children have close relationships with their parents.CItalian children have good relationships with their parents.DKids from Canada，France and Italy have closer ties with their moms.B Vacation is a time for refreshment. In work, we are often called to think.
12、Sometimes, its good to give our brains a rest. Without a break, we may not be able to perform up to our potential. This can be a problem, not only for the employee, but for the employer as well. “The main benefit of vacation is for the worker to come back energized,” says Weaver. “If they havent had
13、 a break, then theyre not coming back with new energy. They havent had a chance to step back and get perspective (远景), and come back with renewed enthusiasm.”Long working hours without a break, insecurity (不安) about ones job, and other work-related worries can lead to burnout and stress. Humans can
14、usually adapt to pressure, but not for a limitless amount of time. “It is a problem of relating good workers and having them loyal to the firm while theyre there,” says David Maume, PhD, professor of sociology at the University of Cincinnati. He says burnout can also affect employees productivity, c
15、reativity, and effectiveness. In addition, high levels of stress are likely to be precursors (前兆) to depression, which can hit both the employer and employees pocketbook. Even people who manage to remain productive at work can have problems. If theyre always at work, then theyre not with their famil
16、y and friends. If theyre working while on vacation, for the time that theyre on the job, theyre not really present.An unbalanced emphasis on work can strain family and social life. When you come up for air, you may see that youre alone, or that your relationships have gone on without you.5Whats the
17、main benefit of a vacation?A.The manager can be more creative.B.The worker can come back with new energy.C.The worker can adapt to pressure much better.D.The worker can step back and get more excited.6The underlined word “there” in the fourth paragraph probably refers to _.A.the home B.the vacation
18、C.the company D.the university7When a worker is always at work, he is likely to get more and more _.A.dynamic B.productive C.skillful D.absent-minded8Which of the following is the best title for the passage?A.Why Workers Need Vacation B.Why Workers Need New EnergyC.How to Deal with Daily Pressure D.
19、How to Spend Vacation EffectivelyC My father had returned from his business visit to London when I came in, rather late, to supper. I could tell at once that he and my mother had been discussing something. In that half-playful, half-serious way I knew so well, he said, How would you like to go to Et
20、on?You bet, I cried quickly catching the joke. Everyone knew it was the most expensive, the most famous of schools. You had to be entered at birth, if not before. Besides, even at 12 or 13, I understood my father. He disliked any form of showing off. He always knew his proper station in life, which
21、was in the middle of the middle class, our house was medium-sized; he had avoided joining Royal Liverpool Golf Club and went to a smaller one instead; though once he had got a second-hand Rolls-Royce at a remarkably low price, he felt embarrassed driving it, and quickly changed it for an Austin 1100
22、.This could only be his delightful way of telling me that the whole boarding school idea was to be dropped. Alas! I should also have remembered that he had a liking for being different from everyone else, if it did not conflict(冲突) with his fear of drawing attention to himself.It seemed that he had
23、happened to be talking to Graham Brown of the London office, a very nice fellow, and Graham had a friend who had just entered his boy at the school, and while he was in that part of the world he thought he might just as well phone them. I remember my eyes stinging(刺痛) and my hands shaking with the p
24、uzzlement of my feelings. There was excitement, at the heart of great sadness.Oh, he doesnt want to go away, said my mother, You shouldnt go on like this.” “Its up to him, said my father. He can make up his own mind.9. The house the writers family lived in was _.A. the best they could afford B. righ
25、t for their social positionC. for showing off D. rather small10. His father sold his Roils-Royce because _.A. it made him feel uneasy B. it was too old to work wellC. it was too expensive to possess D. it was too cheap11. The writers father enjoyed being different as long as _.A. it drew attention t
26、o him B. it didnt bring him in argumentsC. it was understood as a joke D. there was no danger of his showing off12. What was the writers reaction to the idea of going to Eton?A. He was very unhappy. B. He didnt believe it.C. He was delighted. D. He had mixed feelings.D This brief book is aimed at hi
27、gh school students, but speaks to anyone learning at any stage of life. Its formal, serious style closely matches its content, a school-masterly book on schooling. The author, W. H. Armstrong, starts with the basics: reading and writing. In his opinion, reading doesnt just mean recognizing each word
28、 on the page; it means taking in the information, digesting it and incorporating it into oneself just as one digests a sandwich and makes it a part of himself. The goal is to bring the information back to life, not just to treat it as dead facts on paper from dead trees. Reading and writing cannot b
29、e completely separated from each other; in fact, the aim of reading is to express the information you have got from the text. Ive seen it again and again：some-one who cant express an idea after reading a text is just as ineffective as someone who hasnt read it at all. Only a third of the book remain
30、s after that discussion, which Armstrong devotes to specific tips for studying languages, math, science and history. He generally handles these topics thoroughly and equally, except for some weakness in the science and math sections and a bit too much passion (激情) regarding history to his students,
31、that was a hundred times more than my history teachers ever got across. To my disappointment, in this part of the book he ignores the arts. As a matter of fact, they demand all the concentration and study that math and science do, though the study differs slightly in kind. Although its commonly beli
32、eved that the arts can only be naturally acquired, actually, learning the arts is no more natural than learning French or mathematics. My other comment is that the text aged. The first edition apparently dates to the 1960snone of the references(参考文献)seem newer than the late 1950s. As a result, the d
33、iscussion misses the entire computer age.These are small points, though, and dont affect the main discussion. I recommend it to any student and any teacher, including the self-taught student.13According to Armstrong, the goal of reading is to_.A.gain knowledge and expand ones viewB.understand the me
34、aning between the linesC.express ideas based on what one has readD.get information and keep it alive in memory14The author of the passage insists that learning the arts_.A.requires great efforts B.demands real passionC.is less natural than learning maths D.is as natural as learning a language15What
35、is a shortcoming of Armstrongs work according to the author?A.Some ideas are slightly contradictory.B.There is too much discussion on studying science.C.The style is too serious.D.It lacks new information.16This passage can be classified as_.A.an advertisement B.a book review C.a feature story D.A n
36、ews reportE There is no doubt that to study abroad gives you an excellent opportunity to learn things which are very helpful in your career buildingToday Canada has earned a good name in providing quality education and safe healthy environment for its studentsThat is why more than 130,000 internatio
37、nal students enroll(登记入学) every year in famous Canadian universitiesIt is an ideal education destination and gives students a unique experience education and its versatile(多样的) arts and cultureCanada spends a lot on education and is ranked the highest in G-8 countries. To study in Canada is very che
38、apThese universities are affordable compared to other universities in the world such as in the US, New Zealand and UK where cost of education and living is very highAccording to a survey in 2006, “Canada offered the lowest tuition fees(学费) for foreign students compared to UK and Australia.” The low
39、rate of crimes and the peaceful safe environment of the country also attract a lot of international students to Canadian universitiesCanada has 92 universities and 175 community colleges and university degrees have three levelsBachelors, Masters and Doctoral A Bachelors degree in Canada is for three
40、 or four years full-time study depending on the nature of the program you are doingOn the other hand, a Masters degree consists of two years of studyFor a Doctoral program in Canadian universities, you require a minimum (最低/小的) of three to four or sometimes five years of research and study. You can
41、also find many diploma（文凭）and certification (认证) programs in Canadian universities where the time is generally one yearSome of the Canadian universities are well-regarded worldwide and the degree and diploma obtained from these Canadian universities are recognized globally and promise bright futureA
42、fter the completion of studies, a person could also find great job offers in Canada itselfInternational students require a work permit to work on campus.17We can learn from the passage that _.ACanada has 92 community collegesBCanada spends the least on education among G-8 countriesCto study in Canad
43、a is cheaper than in AustraliaD130,000 Chinese students enroll in Canadian universities every year18How long will you spend at least in total if you want to finish your Bachelors, Masters and Doctoral degrees in Canada?A11 years B9 years C8 years D7 years19What advantages does Canada have to attract
44、 foreign students according to the passage?(1) Quality education (2) Safe environment (3)Versatile culture (4) Bright job future (5) High scholarship (6) Low tuition feesA(1) (2) (4) (5) (6) B(1) (2) (3) (4) (6)C(1) (3) (4) (5) (6) D(1) (2) (3) (5) (6)20Whats the best title for the passage?AStudy in
45、 Canada - a unique experienceBThe life in CanadaCBenefits of studying abroadDCanadian culture第二部分 书面表达（共20分） There was once a farmer who had a fine olive orchard. He was very hardworking, and the farm always prospered(蒸蒸日上) under his care. But he knew that his three sons did not like the farm work,
46、and were eager to reach the goal at a single leap. When the farmer felt that his time had come to die, he called the three sons to him and said, “My sons, there is a pot of gold hidden in the olive orchard. Dig for it, if you wish it.” After the farmer was dead, the sons went to work to find the pot
47、 of gold.” Since they did not know where the hiding-place was, they agreed to begin in a line, at one end of the orchard, and to dig until one of them should find the money. They dug until they had turned up the soil from one end of the orchard to the other, round the tree-roots and between them. Bu
48、t no pot of gold was to be found. It seemed as if someone must have stolen it, or as if the farmer had been wandering in his wits. The three sons were bitterly disappointed to have all their work for nothing. The next olive season, the olive trees in the orchard bore more fruit than they had ever gi
49、ven; when it was sold, it gave the sons a whole pot of gold. And when they saw how much money had come from the orchard, they suddenly understood what the wise father had meant when he said, “There is gold hidden in the orchard. Dig for it, if you wish写作内容:1. 以30个词概括上文的主要内容。2. 以约120个词就“Dig for it, i
50、f you wish it.”的话题谈谈你的想法，内容包括：你对这句话的理解。试举例说明。这个故事给你的启发。2016年衡阳八中高中部第二次自主招生考试（理科实验班）英语参考答案1-4.BBCA5-8.BCDA9-12.BADD13-16.CADB17-20.CCBA21.One possible versionThe story narrates that a dying farmer instructed his three sons to dig for a pot of hidden gold in his orchard, through which they eventually
51、understood their hardworking fathers intention. (31个词)The story sets me thinking we should be dedicated to the goal of life. However, its not uncommon in our life that there do exist many people who are dying to seek a fortune by virtue of luck rather than through steadfast diligence. Anyway, Rome i
52、s not built in one day.Once a young man, JiaZuosheng, who dropped out of middle school due to poverty, has had an unbelievable craze for English since his childhood. He took his position as a security officer at Tsinghua University, bearing the dream to hone English both at work and during the intervals. Though living in adversity, he eventually realized his dream.Just as a saying goes, “You reap what you sow.” It is devotion and perseverance that pay off.