南昌市外国语学校2016—2017学年下学期
高中英语综合能力测试卷
命题及审题人：邹乐铭 2017.2.14
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 听下面五段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都会有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。（每小题1.5分，共7.5分）
（）1.How does the woman travel to work? A.By car B.By bus C.By bike （）2.Where will the man probably go? A.To Egypt B.To the United Kingdom C.To France （）3.Where are the speakers? A.At a party B.In a store C.In their new house （）4.What happened to Nancy?
A.She tried out but failed. B.She was chosen for the lead role. C.She missed the chance of trying out.
（）5.What does the woman mean?
A.She will help the man. B.She won’t finish the paper. C.The man should count on himself.
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。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。（每小题1.5分，共22.5分） 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
（）6.What trouble does the man have now?
A.He has to work abroad. B.His computer has broken down. C.He can’t get promoted.
（）7.What are the speakers talking about?
A.The woman’s boss. B.The woman’s computer C.The woman’s job.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
（）8.What does the man like to do in his free time?
A.See films B.Read books C.Attend concerts
（）9.What new hobby will the woman start?
A.Skiing B.Reading C.Listening to music
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
（）10.How many showers has the man taken today?
A.One B.Two C.Three
（）11.What does the woman suggest the man do?
A.Clean up the bathroom B.Learn more about cities C.Take a quick shower
（）12.What did Michael tell the woman?
A.Water supply in cities is endless. B.Water shortage happens everywhere.
C.It’s no good taking more than one shower a day.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
（）13.What makes most Westerners travel to developing countries?
A.The low cost B.The different experience C.The delicious food
（）14.What happened to Anne during her tour in India?
A.She had no electricity available. B.She had no clean water for a bath. C.She ate unclean food and became ill.
（）15.How can local people benefit from tourism?
A.They can have well-paid jobs B.They can earn more money C.They can have good roads
（）16.What bad effect may tourism have on developing countries?
A.It harms the environment B.It causes the local price to rise C.It increases danger in some areas. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20小题。 （）17.What can visitors do in the sea park?
A.Take part in family activities B.Swim with whales C.Feed sharks
（）18.What is the most important for young visitors in the sea park?
A.Sharing knowledge B.Staying with trained staff C/Having fun
（）19.How can Ocean Life help teachers?
A.By offering free school trips B.By giving sea creature models C.By providing useful information
（）20.Where will the injured creatures stay after they are cured?
A.In their natural homes B.In zoos all over the world C.In the sea parks.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 阅读下列短文，从每题所给四个选项中选出最佳选项。（每小题2分，共30分）
A
Fill In Annoying Holes
In Your Wall Using An Ordinary Crayon
Decorating your walls with artwork,photos,and other interesting items that reflect your personality and style is one of the most fun things about having a home.You can do anything you want,and you can change it up at any time if you want a new book.
But the downside?Sometimes,especially when it comes to larger items like big framed pictures or shelves,it’s rough on your walls.And when you move things around,you’re left staring at some distracting,ugly holes from nails.
Filling in nail holes can be an annoying chore,especially if you don’t have(or just don’t feel like getting out) the paint.But thanks to crayons,which have proven themselves useful in making both colorful home accents and other crayons,you can now do a quick fix of smaller holes in only a few minutes. Here’s how:
Materials:Crayon.Make sure it’s a close match to your wall color.
Instructions:Press the crayons into the hole,breaking off some of the wax inside.Rub until smooth.If needed,blend the wax with your finger to smooth.That’s it!It’s easy but really works! （）21.What can leave some holes on the wall?
A.Some art works and photos. B.Nails. C.Paint. D.Crayons.
（）22.What is the correct order when fixing a wall with holes?
1.Blend the wax with fingers 2.Press the crayon into the hole. 3.Rub until smooth. 4.Break off some wax inside. A.1,2,3,4 B.2,3,4,1 C.2,4,3,1 D.1,3,4,2
（）23.What does the underlined word ―mounting‖ mean?
A.To climb from downside to upside. B.To paint with different colors. C.To draw some simple lines. D.To fix or to mend something.
B
For the Swiss, punctuality is a source of deep contentment.They derive genuine joy from the fact that life unfolds on time and in a highly efficient manner.Whenever I visit Switzerland, I go through several stages of punctuality reaction. At first it delights me, especially if I’m coming from neighboring Italy or France with their rather more flexible approach to timekeeping. By contrast, life in Switzerland is sturdy and dependable.If someone says they will meet me at 2 pm, they arrive at 2 pm not 2:05 (or 1:55, for that matter). I like this. For a while.
Then it annoys me. The extreme punctuality strikes me as a kind of stinginess, and I find myself agreeing with the English writer Evelyn Waugh who said that ―punctuality is the virtue of the bored.‖
That is unfair though, and finally, invariably, I come to appreciate Swiss punctuality for what it is: a deep expression of respect for other people. A punctual person is a considerate one. By showing up on time – for everything – a Swiss person is saying, in effect, ―I value your time and, by extension, I value you.‖
It’s no coincidence that the Swiss are the world’s watchmakers. Which came first – the precise timekeepers or the precise people? Hard to say, but the result is the same: a nation where the trains – and everything else – really do run on time.
How to explain this punctuality? No one knows for sure. But a popular theory is that, historically, it stems from the unforgiving, mountainous terrain. Either you planted your crops on time and harvested them promptly or, well, you starved.
Punctuality, sadly, is a dying art in many parts of the world. Mobile phones are partly to blame. We feel less compelled to arrive on time if we can always text to say we’re running a few minutes late. I don’t sense that is happening in Switzerland, though.
Extreme punctuality also creates an expectation, and if that expectation is not met, disappointment ensues.
（）24.What’s NOT the author’s attitude towards the Swiss punctuality?
A.Pleasant B.Annoyed C.Tired D.Appreciated
（）25.What do the Swiss people want to show by arriving on time?
A.They are the best watchmakers in the world. B.To show their respect for other people. C.They want to show that they have the best watches. D.To show that they are considerate persons.
（）26.Which of the following is TRUE?
A.The terrain may be one reason for Swiss punctuality. B.Mobile phones are posing a threat to Swiss punctuality.
C.Extreme punctuality commonly exists in Italian people’s daily life.
D.It’s the advanced technology that makes it possible for Swiss people to arrive on time.
（）27.Where can we find this article?
A.An economic magazine. B.A history book C.A guidebook about native customs D.Newspaper
C
The fairy-tale rise of Brazil's Chapecoense -- from small football club to national heroes -- has been cut tragically short, leaving the country mourning the loss of one of its most endearing sports teams.
The plane carrying the Brazilian team to the biggest game in its history was en route Monday night from Bolivia to Colombia when it crashed in Rionegro, near Medellin, killing 71 people.
"The dream is over," Plinio David de Nes Filho, chairman of the club's board, told Brazil's TV Globo."Yesterday morning I was saying goodbye to them. They told me they were going in search of the dream, to make this dream a reality."
Tragic end
"Chapecoense was one of the most lovely fairy tales," Argentine sports journalist Martin Mazur told CNN."Unlike what happens with the big Brazilian clubs, Chapecoense's humble story and its magnificent run in the Copa Sudamericana was naturally embraced by Brazilian football fans in general, becoming a fan's favorite."It was South America's Cinderella -- nobody could have predicted this macabre ending."
Cup dream
The Copa Sudamericana, the second-biggest intercontinental club competition in South America and the equivalent to Europe's Europa League, had provided the backdrop to Chapecoense's remarkable story.
A team with few big names, apart from Cleber Santana, who once played for Atletico Madrid and Mallorca in Spain, it went toe-to-toe with the big boys of Brazilian football.
Not a first in football
This week's crash is not the first time a football team has been involved in an air disaster.
In 1949, 18 Torino players were killed in a crash near Turin, Italy, as the club returned from a game in Lisbon, Portugal. The accident is remembered every year by the club's fans at the scene of the crash.
In 1958, eight Manchester United players lost their lives when their flight crashed on the third attempt to take off after refueling in Munich, West Germany, as the club returned from knocking Red Star Belgrade out of the European Cup.
（）28.Why is Chapecoense described as a fairy-tale?
A.Because the disaster stimulated people’s sympathy. B.The football team had experienced other air crashes.
C.Because the team had tried to become national heroes from a small club. D.There are no big names in this football team.
（）29.Which of the following is TRUE about the Copa Sudamericana?
A.Only European team can attend this competition.
B.It is the second-biggest intercontinental club competition while Europe’s Europa League is the first.
C.Only South-African team can join this competition. D.It shares an equal position with Europe’s Europa.
（）30.Which of the following cannot be inferred from the passage?
A.This accident ruined the dream of this fairy-tale club. B.The accident is not the first time in football’s history.
C.The Copa Sudamericana would be delayed because of this disaster. D.71 people were killed by this serious crash.
（）31.What is the author’s attitude towards the accident?
A.Pessimistic B.Optimistic C.Moderate D.Contemptuous
D
The business suit has for a long time been the uniform for male office workers．But it is not very satisfactory．For a start, it means that all men look the same, give or take their ties．
But that is not the only problem: at the height of summer the business suit is hot and stuffy, restricting movement, and—since the suit must always be worn with a tie---it demands tightness at the neck that causes unnecessary discomfort and irritation．
Women in offices are free to wear what they please, within certain limits．Some women wear business suits, too; but these are usually less formal and, most importantly, they are designed to show off the feminine shape to advantage．The same cannot be said for the male suit．Most men look unattractive in them．They are shapeless, lumpy and dull in color and do nothing for the male physique．A male office worker's only way of expressing himself in this boring business uniform is through his selection of ties．The tie becomes his outward sign of inner personality． Unfortunately, few men have any sense of
style and fewer still stop to ponder what their personality is really like．For this reason, many male office workers go to work in appallingly loud, garish ties, in the mistaken belief that they look good．
Add to all this is the problem of cleaning a man's suit．Do men actually clean them at all? A private (and not very scientific) study of male office workers indicates that they do not．Unlike their female counterparts, who are always taking clothes to the dry-cleaners even when they have only been worn once in the past three weeks, men send their suits to the cleaners perhaps once a season．And yet most men wear the same suit several days a week, with just a change of shirt and tie for variety．
Why do men not rebel and find some other way of dressing at the office? Well, they have thought this problem through very carefully．They realize how many hours they can save from their morning routine by wearing the same clothes day in, day out．Whereas the average female office worker takes time to plan what she will wear in the morning before ironing her outfit and finding coordinating fashion accessories, all a man has to do is leap out of bed, fumble around in the closet for his underwear and the first available shirt that hasn't had tomato sauce dripped down its front, select a tie at random (only the most fastidious attempt a color match between suit, shirt and tie)and step into the trousers that have been draped across the back of an armchair in the bedroom the previous night．Simple．Now, where did he leave his shoes and socks?
（）32.The author seems to say that________.
A.few men have any sense of style and taste in clothing B.women don't feel fond of suits C.wearing suits requires no thought and gives men extra time D.suits cause unnecessary discomfort and irritation
（）33.Women's business suits are different from men's in that_______.
A.they are not dull in color B.they do not have any limit about the style
C.they are usually formal and attractive D.they are tailored to show off the feminine shape
（）34.What does the writer say about the cleaning of business suits?
A.Women wash their suits every day. B.Men seldom wash their suits.
C.Men take suit-cleaning seriously. D.Women often take undressed clothes to the dry-cleaners.
（）35.By saying "rebel" in the last paragraph, the writer means __
A.stop wearing suits B.resist the limits C.dress like women D.resign from office
第二节 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。（每小题2分，共10分）
Wearable technology is nothing new.But what if our shirts could tell washing machines how to clean them? 36._____________.What if it could soon be our clothing itself that has Internet connect-ability?
In the not too distant future,it’s highly likely that our clothes will be almost as smart as our phone.Given we’ve survived just fine with the clothes we have now,you might be wondering what the point of connected clothing would be.
37._____________.A chip in the jacket automatically puts the machine on the right laundry setting.It will make life just that little bit easier.Another function of scannable chips in clothing could be the ability to find out more information about the product,such as how it was designed,it’s sustainability and even a playlist made by the brand.
38.____________.Internet-connected clothes are already being made but are yet to go mainstream. 39.______________.It has teamed up with fashion label Rochambeau and Evrthing to create a bomber jacket with a personalized code.The code in the chip then gives the wearer a number of perks such as entry to exclusive clubs,special menus at certain restaurants and a ticket to Rochambeau’s next runaway show.
But Internet-connected clothing isn’t the only way fashion is combining with technology.40.______.Through smart connected devices in our homes,our shopping needs will be taken
care of.For instance,online retailer has automatically reordered some new ones for you based on your repurchasing patterns and an estimation of the average life cycle of your tights.
So with connected clothing and homes,it may soon be that when it comes to fashion,we barely have to think about anything at all.
A.Well,imagine if when you put a jacket in the washing machine. B.What if our clothes would be almost as smart as our phones?
C.Activity trackers and smart watches are now as common as trainers and glasses. D.Traditional clothes is out of fashion.
E.One company leading the way is clothing care label manufacturer Avery Dennison. F.Besides,programmatic commerce is set to change the way we buy clothes. G.And it isn’t just a dream.
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）
The caverns,located between 32 and 33 degrees north latitude, are__41__ in the northernmost karst land-form region,said Chinese experts lately.__42__an area of around 600 square kilometers, the group__43__ one 'super large' sinkhole, 17 'large' sinkhole and 31 'conventional' sinkholes.__44__believe this is the world’s biggest sinkhole cluster.
The__45__was revealed by the Department of Land Resources of Shaanxi Province at a press conference on November 24,2016.The caverns were__46__over four townships in the Qinling-Zaoshan Mountains to the south of the city of Hanzhong.They have been__47__the Hangzhong sinkholes.
Wang Weihua, the head of Shaanxi's land resources department, said experts had carried__48__inspection in the area for about four months.A total of 5,000 square kilometers had been__49__ through__50__research methods, including infrared measurement and drone surveys. __51__the 49 sinkholes, 50 funnels __52__ 50 metres to 100 metres wide as well as 50 caves were__53__.
A Chinese geologist told China Daily that the scientific__54__of Hanzhong sinkholes was__55__.Zhang Yuanhai, a senior engineer said that the sinkholes were 'the first geological landscape found in the most north boundary of the humid tropical and subtropical Karst land-form area, which has exceeded__56__of all geologists'.
The provincial government of Shaanxi said they would develop a '__57__, scientific and specific' plan to protect the sinkhole group. A __58__station is due to be set up to further study the caverns, which have been known__59__ 'the gift from the earth and the__60__of the world' by the local authority. （）41.A.established B.built C.situated D.created （）42.A.Occupying B.Relaying C.Saving D.Organizing （）43.A.concentrates on B.depends upon C.makes up D.comprises of （）44.A.Officials B.Caverns C.Experts D.Citizens （）45.A.subject B.discovery C.approach D.survey （）46.A.spread B.studied C.crashed D.floated （）47.A.imagined B.admitted C.named D.recognized （）48.A.out B.in C.on D.off （）49.A.exchanged B.explored C.exploded D.originated （）50.A.ordinary B.various C.common D.simple （）51.A.Due to B.By means of C.On account of D.In addition to （）52.A.measuring B.weighing C.searching D.longing （）53.A.received B.invented C.found D.described
（）54.A.version （）55.A.different （）56.A.limitations （）57.A.vivid （）58.A.research （）59.A.for （）60.A.surprise B.vision B.tremendous B.expectations B.abstract B.bus B.as B.worry
C.knowledge C.similar C.abilities C.complicated C.space C.to C.problem D.value
D.trivial D.levels D.systematic D.information D.in
D.wonder
protection of Cha’s literary works.During the past 50 years, a number of brands or products named after Cha's novels or the known fictional characters but a few were licensed.Cha,also noted for Jin Yong, is China's more influential martial arts author. His 15 novels, written between mid-1950s and 1970s, unleashed a new boom of martial arts literature.Liu Changle, board chair and CEO of Phoenix, says the television broadcaster will expand his business to the comics sector.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
据美国中文报纸《世界日报》报道，美国警方于1月19日公布，中国著名脱口秀演员周立波深夜开车蛇行，在美国纽约州长岛莱亭顿被警方拦截搜查。警方从车上搜出可卡因(又译作古柯硷)与枪支，当场逮捕周立波与另一男子。两人被控非法持有管制药物和枪支，而周立波还被加控开车使用手机。1月21日，周立波被保释。
作为公众人物，明星的一举一动格外引人关注。近年来，明星吸毒等负面新闻不断出现，给社会造成了极大的负面影响。
假设你是李华，是校学生会的主席，请给全校同学写一封倡议信，建议大家远离毒品，理性追星。要点应包括：1、事件经过；2、事件造成的影响；3、你的倡议。
注意：1、词数100左右；2、可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
第二节阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当内容或单词正确形式。（每小题1.5分，满分15分）
Avril Ramona Lavigne is a Canadian singer-songwriter and actress.By the age of 15,she 61._________________(appear) on stage with Shania Twain;by 16.she had signed a two-album recording contract 62.______________Arista Records worth more than $2 million.In 2002 she released her debut album,Let Go,and 63.________________(earn) her honorific titles including the ―Pop Punk Princess‖ and ―Princess of Pop Rock‖.Since her professional debut,Lavigne has sold more than 40 million albums and over 50 million singles worldwide.
Let Go made Lavigne the youngest female soloist 64.________________(reach) number 1 in the UK.65.______________ of 2013,it has sold over 20 millions copies worldwide.Her breakthrough single, ―Complicated‖,peaked 66._______________ number 1 in many countries around the world.
Lavigne 67._________________(score) six number-one singles worldwide,including ―Complicated‖ ―Sk8er Boi‖ ―I’m with You‖ ―My Happy Ending‖ ―Nobody’s Home‖ and ―Girlfriend‖.Lavigne took a break 68.___________ recording music,pursuing careers in feature film acting and designing clothes and perfumes.In July 2006,Lavigne married her boy friend of two years,Deryck Whibley,lead singer and guitarist for Sum 41.The 69._________________(marry) lasted four years.After divorce,Whibley and Lavigne continued to work together,with Whibley 70.___________________(produce) her fourth album,as well as Lavigne’s single ―Alice‖,written for Tim Burton’s film Alice in Wonderland.
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。作文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每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：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。
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。
Most Chinese have read or watched at least one of Louis Cha's wuxia novels or a screen adaptation.
Now fans seemingly have one more options: to enjoy his martial arts world on the form of comics.Phoenix Entertainment, a new established subsidiary(子公司) of the Hong Kong broadcaster Phoenix TV, announced recently which it has obtained the adaptation rights of all of Cha's 15 wuxia novels and the right to develop related merchandise.
Zhang Jiayun, CEO of Phoenix Entertainment, reveals the firm will especial emphasize the copyright
南昌市外国语学校2016—2017学年下学期
高中英语综合能力测试卷
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
1-5：BBCAC 21-23：BCD
6-10：BCAAB 24-27：CBAC
11-15：CBACB 28-31：CDCC
16-20：BACCA 32-35：ADBA
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分） 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） 41-45：CADCB 61.had appeared 67.has scored
46-50：ACABB 62.with
51-55：DACDB
64.to reach 70.producing
56-60：BDABD 65.As
66.at
第二节阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当内容或单词正确形式。（每小题1.5分，满分15分）
63.earned
68.from
69.marriage
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） options改称option 第二节 书面表达
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南昌市外国语学校2016—2017学年下学期
高中英语综合能力测试卷
命题及审题人：邹乐铭 2017.2.14
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 听下面五段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都会有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。（每小题1.5分，共7.5分）
（）1.How does the woman travel to work? A.By car B.By bus C.By bike （）2.Where will the man probably go? A.To Egypt B.To the United Kingdom C.To France （）3.Where are the speakers? A.At a party B.In a store C.In their new house （）4.What happened to Nancy?
A.She tried out but failed. B.She was chosen for the lead role. C.She missed the chance of trying out.
（）5.What does the woman mean?
A.She will help the man. B.She won’t finish the paper. C.The man should count on himself.
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。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。（每小题1.5分，共22.5分） 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
（）6.What trouble does the man have now?
A.He has to work abroad. B.His computer has broken down. C.He can’t get promoted.
（）7.What are the speakers talking about?
A.The woman’s boss. B.The woman’s computer C.The woman’s job.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
（）8.What does the man like to do in his free time?
A.See films B.Read books C.Attend concerts
（）9.What new hobby will the woman start?
A.Skiing B.Reading C.Listening to music
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
（）10.How many showers has the man taken today?
A.One B.Two C.Three
（）11.What does the woman suggest the man do?
A.Clean up the bathroom B.Learn more about cities C.Take a quick shower
（）12.What did Michael tell the woman?
A.Water supply in cities is endless. B.Water shortage happens everywhere.
C.It’s no good taking more than one shower a day.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
（）13.What makes most Westerners travel to developing countries?
A.The low cost B.The different experience C.The delicious food
（）14.What happened to Anne during her tour in India?
A.She had no electricity available. B.She had no clean water for a bath. C.She ate unclean food and became ill.
（）15.How can local people benefit from tourism?
A.They can have well-paid jobs B.They can earn more money C.They can have good roads
（）16.What bad effect may tourism have on developing countries?
A.It harms the environment B.It causes the local price to rise C.It increases danger in some areas. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20小题。 （）17.What can visitors do in the sea park?
A.Take part in family activities B.Swim with whales C.Feed sharks
（）18.What is the most important for young visitors in the sea park?
A.Sharing knowledge B.Staying with trained staff C/Having fun
（）19.How can Ocean Life help teachers?
A.By offering free school trips B.By giving sea creature models C.By providing useful information
（）20.Where will the injured creatures stay after they are cured?
A.In their natural homes B.In zoos all over the world C.In the sea parks.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 阅读下列短文，从每题所给四个选项中选出最佳选项。（每小题2分，共30分）
A
Fill In Annoying Holes
In Your Wall Using An Ordinary Crayon
Decorating your walls with artwork,photos,and other interesting items that reflect your personality and style is one of the most fun things about having a home.You can do anything you want,and you can change it up at any time if you want a new book.
But the downside?Sometimes,especially when it comes to larger items like big framed pictures or shelves,it’s rough on your walls.And when you move things around,you’re left staring at some distracting,ugly holes from nails.
Filling in nail holes can be an annoying chore,especially if you don’t have(or just don’t feel like getting out) the paint.But thanks to crayons,which have proven themselves useful in making both colorful home accents and other crayons,you can now do a quick fix of smaller holes in only a few minutes. Here’s how:
Materials:Crayon.Make sure it’s a close match to your wall color.
Instructions:Press the crayons into the hole,breaking off some of the wax inside.Rub until smooth.If needed,blend the wax with your finger to smooth.That’s it!It’s easy but really works! （）21.What can leave some holes on the wall?
A.Some art works and photos. B.Nails. C.Paint. D.Crayons.
（）22.What is the correct order when fixing a wall with holes?
1.Blend the wax with fingers 2.Press the crayon into the hole. 3.Rub until smooth. 4.Break off some wax inside. A.1,2,3,4 B.2,3,4,1 C.2,4,3,1 D.1,3,4,2
（）23.What does the underlined word ―mounting‖ mean?
A.To climb from downside to upside. B.To paint with different colors. C.To draw some simple lines. D.To fix or to mend something.
B
For the Swiss, punctuality is a source of deep contentment.They derive genuine joy from the fact that life unfolds on time and in a highly efficient manner.Whenever I visit Switzerland, I go through several stages of punctuality reaction. At first it delights me, especially if I’m coming from neighboring Italy or France with their rather more flexible approach to timekeeping. By contrast, life in Switzerland is sturdy and dependable.If someone says they will meet me at 2 pm, they arrive at 2 pm not 2:05 (or 1:55, for that matter). I like this. For a while.
Then it annoys me. The extreme punctuality strikes me as a kind of stinginess, and I find myself agreeing with the English writer Evelyn Waugh who said that ―punctuality is the virtue of the bored.‖
That is unfair though, and finally, invariably, I come to appreciate Swiss punctuality for what it is: a deep expression of respect for other people. A punctual person is a considerate one. By showing up on time – for everything – a Swiss person is saying, in effect, ―I value your time and, by extension, I value you.‖
It’s no coincidence that the Swiss are the world’s watchmakers. Which came first – the precise timekeepers or the precise people? Hard to say, but the result is the same: a nation where the trains – and everything else – really do run on time.
How to explain this punctuality? No one knows for sure. But a popular theory is that, historically, it stems from the unforgiving, mountainous terrain. Either you planted your crops on time and harvested them promptly or, well, you starved.
Punctuality, sadly, is a dying art in many parts of the world. Mobile phones are partly to blame. We feel less compelled to arrive on time if we can always text to say we’re running a few minutes late. I don’t sense that is happening in Switzerland, though.
Extreme punctuality also creates an expectation, and if that expectation is not met, disappointment ensues.
（）24.What’s NOT the author’s attitude towards the Swiss punctuality?
A.Pleasant B.Annoyed C.Tired D.Appreciated
（）25.What do the Swiss people want to show by arriving on time?
A.They are the best watchmakers in the world. B.To show their respect for other people. C.They want to show that they have the best watches. D.To show that they are considerate persons.
（）26.Which of the following is TRUE?
A.The terrain may be one reason for Swiss punctuality. B.Mobile phones are posing a threat to Swiss punctuality.
C.Extreme punctuality commonly exists in Italian people’s daily life.
D.It’s the advanced technology that makes it possible for Swiss people to arrive on time.
（）27.Where can we find this article?
A.An economic magazine. B.A history book C.A guidebook about native customs D.Newspaper
C
The fairy-tale rise of Brazil's Chapecoense -- from small football club to national heroes -- has been cut tragically short, leaving the country mourning the loss of one of its most endearing sports teams.
The plane carrying the Brazilian team to the biggest game in its history was en route Monday night from Bolivia to Colombia when it crashed in Rionegro, near Medellin, killing 71 people.
"The dream is over," Plinio David de Nes Filho, chairman of the club's board, told Brazil's TV Globo."Yesterday morning I was saying goodbye to them. They told me they were going in search of the dream, to make this dream a reality."
Tragic end
"Chapecoense was one of the most lovely fairy tales," Argentine sports journalist Martin Mazur told CNN."Unlike what happens with the big Brazilian clubs, Chapecoense's humble story and its magnificent run in the Copa Sudamericana was naturally embraced by Brazilian football fans in general, becoming a fan's favorite."It was South America's Cinderella -- nobody could have predicted this macabre ending."
Cup dream
The Copa Sudamericana, the second-biggest intercontinental club competition in South America and the equivalent to Europe's Europa League, had provided the backdrop to Chapecoense's remarkable story.
A team with few big names, apart from Cleber Santana, who once played for Atletico Madrid and Mallorca in Spain, it went toe-to-toe with the big boys of Brazilian football.
Not a first in football
This week's crash is not the first time a football team has been involved in an air disaster.
In 1949, 18 Torino players were killed in a crash near Turin, Italy, as the club returned from a game in Lisbon, Portugal. The accident is remembered every year by the club's fans at the scene of the crash.
In 1958, eight Manchester United players lost their lives when their flight crashed on the third attempt to take off after refueling in Munich, West Germany, as the club returned from knocking Red Star Belgrade out of the European Cup.
（）28.Why is Chapecoense described as a fairy-tale?
A.Because the disaster stimulated people’s sympathy. B.The football team had experienced other air crashes.
C.Because the team had tried to become national heroes from a small club. D.There are no big names in this football team.
（）29.Which of the following is TRUE about the Copa Sudamericana?
A.Only European team can attend this competition.
B.It is the second-biggest intercontinental club competition while Europe’s Europa League is the first.
C.Only South-African team can join this competition. D.It shares an equal position with Europe’s Europa.
（）30.Which of the following cannot be inferred from the passage?
A.This accident ruined the dream of this fairy-tale club. B.The accident is not the first time in football’s history.
C.The Copa Sudamericana would be delayed because of this disaster. D.71 people were killed by this serious crash.
（）31.What is the author’s attitude towards the accident?
A.Pessimistic B.Optimistic C.Moderate D.Contemptuous
D
The business suit has for a long time been the uniform for male office workers．But it is not very satisfactory．For a start, it means that all men look the same, give or take their ties．
But that is not the only problem: at the height of summer the business suit is hot and stuffy, restricting movement, and—since the suit must always be worn with a tie---it demands tightness at the neck that causes unnecessary discomfort and irritation．
Women in offices are free to wear what they please, within certain limits．Some women wear business suits, too; but these are usually less formal and, most importantly, they are designed to show off the feminine shape to advantage．The same cannot be said for the male suit．Most men look unattractive in them．They are shapeless, lumpy and dull in color and do nothing for the male physique．A male office worker's only way of expressing himself in this boring business uniform is through his selection of ties．The tie becomes his outward sign of inner personality． Unfortunately, few men have any sense of
style and fewer still stop to ponder what their personality is really like．For this reason, many male office workers go to work in appallingly loud, garish ties, in the mistaken belief that they look good．
Add to all this is the problem of cleaning a man's suit．Do men actually clean them at all? A private (and not very scientific) study of male office workers indicates that they do not．Unlike their female counterparts, who are always taking clothes to the dry-cleaners even when they have only been worn once in the past three weeks, men send their suits to the cleaners perhaps once a season．And yet most men wear the same suit several days a week, with just a change of shirt and tie for variety．
Why do men not rebel and find some other way of dressing at the office? Well, they have thought this problem through very carefully．They realize how many hours they can save from their morning routine by wearing the same clothes day in, day out．Whereas the average female office worker takes time to plan what she will wear in the morning before ironing her outfit and finding coordinating fashion accessories, all a man has to do is leap out of bed, fumble around in the closet for his underwear and the first available shirt that hasn't had tomato sauce dripped down its front, select a tie at random (only the most fastidious attempt a color match between suit, shirt and tie)and step into the trousers that have been draped across the back of an armchair in the bedroom the previous night．Simple．Now, where did he leave his shoes and socks?
（）32.The author seems to say that________.
A.few men have any sense of style and taste in clothing B.women don't feel fond of suits C.wearing suits requires no thought and gives men extra time D.suits cause unnecessary discomfort and irritation
（）33.Women's business suits are different from men's in that_______.
A.they are not dull in color B.they do not have any limit about the style
C.they are usually formal and attractive D.they are tailored to show off the feminine shape
（）34.What does the writer say about the cleaning of business suits?
A.Women wash their suits every day. B.Men seldom wash their suits.
C.Men take suit-cleaning seriously. D.Women often take undressed clothes to the dry-cleaners.
（）35.By saying "rebel" in the last paragraph, the writer means __
A.stop wearing suits B.resist the limits C.dress like women D.resign from office
第二节 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。（每小题2分，共10分）
Wearable technology is nothing new.But what if our shirts could tell washing machines how to clean them? 36._____________.What if it could soon be our clothing itself that has Internet connect-ability?
In the not too distant future,it’s highly likely that our clothes will be almost as smart as our phone.Given we’ve survived just fine with the clothes we have now,you might be wondering what the point of connected clothing would be.
37._____________.A chip in the jacket automatically puts the machine on the right laundry setting.It will make life just that little bit easier.Another function of scannable chips in clothing could be the ability to find out more information about the product,such as how it was designed,it’s sustainability and even a playlist made by the brand.
38.____________.Internet-connected clothes are already being made but are yet to go mainstream. 39.______________.It has teamed up with fashion label Rochambeau and Evrthing to create a bomber jacket with a personalized code.The code in the chip then gives the wearer a number of perks such as entry to exclusive clubs,special menus at certain restaurants and a ticket to Rochambeau’s next runaway show.
But Internet-connected clothing isn’t the only way fashion is combining with technology.40.______.Through smart connected devices in our homes,our shopping needs will be taken
care of.For instance,online retailer has automatically reordered some new ones for you based on your repurchasing patterns and an estimation of the average life cycle of your tights.
So with connected clothing and homes,it may soon be that when it comes to fashion,we barely have to think about anything at all.
A.Well,imagine if when you put a jacket in the washing machine. B.What if our clothes would be almost as smart as our phones?
C.Activity trackers and smart watches are now as common as trainers and glasses. D.Traditional clothes is out of fashion.
E.One company leading the way is clothing care label manufacturer Avery Dennison. F.Besides,programmatic commerce is set to change the way we buy clothes. G.And it isn’t just a dream.
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）
The caverns,located between 32 and 33 degrees north latitude, are__41__ in the northernmost karst land-form region,said Chinese experts lately.__42__an area of around 600 square kilometers, the group__43__ one 'super large' sinkhole, 17 'large' sinkhole and 31 'conventional' sinkholes.__44__believe this is the world’s biggest sinkhole cluster.
The__45__was revealed by the Department of Land Resources of Shaanxi Province at a press conference on November 24,2016.The caverns were__46__over four townships in the Qinling-Zaoshan Mountains to the south of the city of Hanzhong.They have been__47__the Hangzhong sinkholes.
Wang Weihua, the head of Shaanxi's land resources department, said experts had carried__48__inspection in the area for about four months.A total of 5,000 square kilometers had been__49__ through__50__research methods, including infrared measurement and drone surveys. __51__the 49 sinkholes, 50 funnels __52__ 50 metres to 100 metres wide as well as 50 caves were__53__.
A Chinese geologist told China Daily that the scientific__54__of Hanzhong sinkholes was__55__.Zhang Yuanhai, a senior engineer said that the sinkholes were 'the first geological landscape found in the most north boundary of the humid tropical and subtropical Karst land-form area, which has exceeded__56__of all geologists'.
The provincial government of Shaanxi said they would develop a '__57__, scientific and specific' plan to protect the sinkhole group. A __58__station is due to be set up to further study the caverns, which have been known__59__ 'the gift from the earth and the__60__of the world' by the local authority. （）41.A.established B.built C.situated D.created （）42.A.Occupying B.Relaying C.Saving D.Organizing （）43.A.concentrates on B.depends upon C.makes up D.comprises of （）44.A.Officials B.Caverns C.Experts D.Citizens （）45.A.subject B.discovery C.approach D.survey （）46.A.spread B.studied C.crashed D.floated （）47.A.imagined B.admitted C.named D.recognized （）48.A.out B.in C.on D.off （）49.A.exchanged B.explored C.exploded D.originated （）50.A.ordinary B.various C.common D.simple （）51.A.Due to B.By means of C.On account of D.In addition to （）52.A.measuring B.weighing C.searching D.longing （）53.A.received B.invented C.found D.described
（）54.A.version （）55.A.different （）56.A.limitations （）57.A.vivid （）58.A.research （）59.A.for （）60.A.surprise B.vision B.tremendous B.expectations B.abstract B.bus B.as B.worry
C.knowledge C.similar C.abilities C.complicated C.space C.to C.problem D.value
D.trivial D.levels D.systematic D.information D.in
D.wonder
protection of Cha’s literary works.During the past 50 years, a number of brands or products named after Cha's novels or the known fictional characters but a few were licensed.Cha,also noted for Jin Yong, is China's more influential martial arts author. His 15 novels, written between mid-1950s and 1970s, unleashed a new boom of martial arts literature.Liu Changle, board chair and CEO of Phoenix, says the television broadcaster will expand his business to the comics sector.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
据美国中文报纸《世界日报》报道，美国警方于1月19日公布，中国著名脱口秀演员周立波深夜开车蛇行，在美国纽约州长岛莱亭顿被警方拦截搜查。警方从车上搜出可卡因(又译作古柯硷)与枪支，当场逮捕周立波与另一男子。两人被控非法持有管制药物和枪支，而周立波还被加控开车使用手机。1月21日，周立波被保释。
作为公众人物，明星的一举一动格外引人关注。近年来，明星吸毒等负面新闻不断出现，给社会造成了极大的负面影响。
假设你是李华，是校学生会的主席，请给全校同学写一封倡议信，建议大家远离毒品，理性追星。要点应包括：1、事件经过；2、事件造成的影响；3、你的倡议。
注意：1、词数100左右；2、可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
第二节阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当内容或单词正确形式。（每小题1.5分，满分15分）
Avril Ramona Lavigne is a Canadian singer-songwriter and actress.By the age of 15,she 61._________________(appear) on stage with Shania Twain;by 16.she had signed a two-album recording contract 62.______________Arista Records worth more than $2 million.In 2002 she released her debut album,Let Go,and 63.________________(earn) her honorific titles including the ―Pop Punk Princess‖ and ―Princess of Pop Rock‖.Since her professional debut,Lavigne has sold more than 40 million albums and over 50 million singles worldwide.
Let Go made Lavigne the youngest female soloist 64.________________(reach) number 1 in the UK.65.______________ of 2013,it has sold over 20 millions copies worldwide.Her breakthrough single, ―Complicated‖,peaked 66._______________ number 1 in many countries around the world.
Lavigne 67._________________(score) six number-one singles worldwide,including ―Complicated‖ ―Sk8er Boi‖ ―I’m with You‖ ―My Happy Ending‖ ―Nobody’s Home‖ and ―Girlfriend‖.Lavigne took a break 68.___________ recording music,pursuing careers in feature film acting and designing clothes and perfumes.In July 2006,Lavigne married her boy friend of two years,Deryck Whibley,lead singer and guitarist for Sum 41.The 69._________________(marry) lasted four years.After divorce,Whibley and Lavigne continued to work together,with Whibley 70.___________________(produce) her fourth album,as well as Lavigne’s single ―Alice‖,written for Tim Burton’s film Alice in Wonderland.
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。作文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每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：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。
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。
Most Chinese have read or watched at least one of Louis Cha's wuxia novels or a screen adaptation.
Now fans seemingly have one more options: to enjoy his martial arts world on the form of comics.Phoenix Entertainment, a new established subsidiary(子公司) of the Hong Kong broadcaster Phoenix TV, announced recently which it has obtained the adaptation rights of all of Cha's 15 wuxia novels and the right to develop related merchandise.
Zhang Jiayun, CEO of Phoenix Entertainment, reveals the firm will especial emphasize the copyright
南昌市外国语学校2016—2017学年下学期
高中英语综合能力测试卷
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
1-5：BBCAC 21-23：BCD
6-10：BCAAB 24-27：CBAC
11-15：CBACB 28-31：CDCC
16-20：BACCA 32-35：ADBA
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分） 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） 41-45：CADCB 61.had appeared 67.has scored
46-50：ACABB 62.with
51-55：DACDB
64.to reach 70.producing
56-60：BDABD 65.As
66.at
第二节阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当内容或单词正确形式。（每小题1.5分，满分15分）
63.earned
68.from
69.marriage
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） options改称option 第二节 书面表达
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a去掉
new改成newly more改成most
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