江西省2014届高三英语八校联考试卷及答案
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江西省八所重点中学2014届高三联考英语试卷
本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部份，全卷满分为150分。考试用时120分钟。
注意事项：
1.答第I卷前，考生务必将自己的学校、班级、姓名、学号、考试科目写在答题卷上。
2.试题所有答案均答在本试卷的答题卷上。
第I卷（选择题 满分115分）
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
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。
1. Where is this bus going?
A. South. B. East. C. North.
2. How does the woman probably feel?
A. Excited. B. Nervous. C. Unhappy.
3. Where does the man want to visit?
A. Spain. B. Italy. C. France.
4. What are the speakers talking about?
A. A nice hairstyle. B. Their wedding. C. An old photo.
5. What has the bear been doing?
A. Eating campers’ food. B. Chasing the tourists. C. Attacking the park rangers (护林员).
第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出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。
6. What is the woman’s native language?
A. Korean. B. English. C. Chinese.
7. How does the man practise his German?
A. He often travels to Berlin.
B. He uses German a lot in his work.
C. He speaks to his neighbor in German.
听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。
8. How many people are there in the woman’s family?
A. Three. B. Five. C. Seven.
9. How did the man feel when he first had his own room?
A. Proud. B. Indifferent. C. Disappointed.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What do people sometimes do on Halloween according to the man?
A. Eat turkey all night. B. Play tricks on each other. C. Visit their relatives.
11. What do we know about the woman?
A. She doesn’t like getting scared.
B. She knows the history of Halloween.
C. She has a big surprise for the man.
12. What is the man going to dress up as this year?
A. A ghost. B. A famous person. C. A cartoon character.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What is the woman mainly talking about?
A. Which classes she needs to take.
B. How to arrange her class schedule.
C. Which course is more important.
14. What will the woman take this semester?
A. Biology 201. B. Physics. C. Chemistry.
15. What does the man suggest the woman do?
A. Give up her job in the lab. B. Work in the lab later. C. Drop the classes on Fridays.
16. Who will the woman probably talk with after this?
A. Her biology teacher. B. Her lab professor. C. Her parents.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Where did the children mostly play?
A. In the lake. B. Only in the house. C. Outside around the neighborhood.
18. What did the speaker like the most as a child?
A. Playing ball games with friends.
B. Working in the garden.
C. Going to the lake.
19. Where did the family go on a trip?
A. To a big lake. B. To New York City. C. To the Pacific Ocean.
20. What did the speaker probably do later?
A. He moved to a big city.
B. He lived in the same house.
C. He moved to a place near the ocean.
第二部分 语言知识应用（共两节，满分45分）
第一节 单项选择（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
21. On _____ morning of March 14th.2014, two vendors got into ____ fight after a quarrel inside the Shahuqiao Market in Changsha, 6 killed and several seriously injured.
A. /; the B. the; a C. the; the D. a; a
22. The manager asked his assistant if it was possible to______ the investment plan within a week.
A. work out B. put out C. make out D. set out
23. Many students take photos and upload them onto their microblogs —_______ they think their parents just don’t understand.
A. everything B. anything C. nothing D. something
24. —I can’t find Mr. White .Where did you meet him yesterday?
—It was in the cinema we saw the movie Ender’s Game.
A. that B. where C. which D. there
25. She stood at the corner, remaining silent, her heart beating fast and her spirits low.
A. although B. but C. with D. for
26. Looking people in the eye sometimes make them nervous and embarrassed.
A. must B. should C. can D. shall
27. Combustible (可燃的) ice, which could ease our energy dependence on them, is seen as a(an)_____ to coal and oil.
A. advantage B. challenge C. alternative D. promotion
28. Dick enjoys painting but he knows the fact he doesn’t have it takes to be a professional.
A. that; that B. which; what C. what; that D. that; what
29. I arrived just as he _______ the hotel. He told me he had to go to the station immediately.
A. would leave B. was leaving C. left D. had left
30. We are urged to be kind to everyone and should not _____to the view that people with contradictory ideas to our own are dangerous.
A. contribute B. subscribe C. distribute D. confirm
31. Your boss would have been ready to give you some days off had you told him that you ____ill then.
A. were B. had been C. have been D. would have been
32. Not only have the exchange students’ personal skills strengthened, _______ have the social skills that they’ve gained from living abroad.
A. but also B. so C. but so D. but
33. Most students object to _____for parking on the campus.
A. being charged B. charge C. be charged D. charging
34. One important aim of our school is to prepare us for the future ______ we can face all the challenges
with confidence．
A. in that B. even if C. so that D. as if
35. — It’s immoral to smoke in an air-conditioned bus.
—________, but I often see that kind of thing.
A. I don’t think so B. I’m with you there
C. It’s no surprise D. It doesn’t make sense
第二节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
阅读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后从36-55各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中选出最佳选项。
I was once an alcoholic. Years passed. With a lot of therapy and love, I left high school and all of its 36 behind me. I have moved on and though I am financially poor, I find myself 37 with the blessings and love. Recently, I helped a young friend with a bake sale to 38 a middle school student who is battling brain cancer.
When Mr. X came through the door, I was not 39 . Instead, I kind of hoped he didn’t recognize me. 40 , what kinds of memories of me would have stuck with him after all these years? What if he still thinks of me as that 41 person that I once was? 42 , he didn’t recognize me. He simply spoke kindly to others, donated generally, and went on his way as usual.
Then, a few days ago, he once again came to a benefit to generally donate money to someone 43 . This time, I felt moved to introduce myself. We started to 44 , and before we knew it, we had caught up on 30 years of our lives! That was 45 I knew what I had to do. I told him that though he didn’t recognize it, he was very influential in my 46 and becoming a much kinder, giving person. His quiet “hello’s”, the shy smile and nod of his head, his kind and 47 behavior, are one of the biggest memories I carry with me from my high school years. When I have gotten angry with the way the world is today, I’ve 48 myself of people like Mr. X. They do 49 !
I told him all of these, and explained that, although he may not have recognized it, he made a huge 50 on someone’s life. He seemed to appreciate my words. I apologized if I made him 51 , but they were things that needed to be said, things that 52 have been said nearly thirty years ago. But I think that, having learned that I 53 this big strong “manly man” nearly to tears as he left that day, it’s never too late to let someone know that their kindness 54 .
Thirty years after that fact, it was as good a day as any for my heart to express its 55 as it was for him to hear it.
36. A. pain B. love C. alcohol D. memories
37. A. kind B. rich C. full D. tired
38. A. convince B. educate C. benefit D. confirm
39. A. annoyed B. surprised C. frustrated D. received
40. A. After all B. At all C. Above all D. In all
41. A. light-hearted B. smart C. awful D. talented
42. A. Luckily B. Strangely C. Hopefully D. Naturally
43. A. in despair B. in store C. in rags D. in need
44. A. discuss B. contact C. chat D. touch
45. A. why B. when C. where D. how
46. A. playing B. studying C. working D. healing
47. A. inviting B. appealing C. caring D. fascinating
48. A. accused B. informed C. reminded D. recalled
49. A. exist B. operate C. live D. settle
50. A. pressure B. impact C. impression D. concentration
51. A. unconscious B. uncertain C. uncomfortable D. unfit
52. A. must B. should C. may D. can
53. A. encouraged B. cheered C. moved D. persuaded
54. A. remarked B. mattered C. contributed D. changed
55. A. credit B. kindness C. respect D. gratitude
第三部分 阅读理解（共20小题，每小题2分，满分40分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项。
A
It was the small hours of the morning when we reached London Airport. I had cabled London from Amsterdam, and there was a hired car to meet, but there was one more unfortunate happening before I reached my flat. In all my travels I have never, but for that once, been required by the British customs to open a single bag or to do more than state that I carried no goods liable to duty. It was, of course, my fault; the extreme tiredness and nervous tension of the journey had destroyed my diplomacy. I was, for whichever reason, so tired that I could hardly stand, and to the question, “have you read this?” I replied with extreme foolishness, “yes, hundreds of times.”
“And you have nothing to declare?”
“Nothing.”
“How long have you been out of this country?”
“About three months.”
“And during that time you have acquired nothing?”
“Nothing but what is on the list I have given you.”
He seemed momentarily at a loss, but then he attacked. The attack, when it came, was utterly unexpected.
I explained, but I had already lost face. I produced my own watch from a pocket, and added that I should be grateful if he would confiscate (没收) the replacement.
“It is not a question of confiscation,” he said, “there is a fine for failing to declare dutiable goods. And now may I please examine that Rolex?”
It took another quarter of an hour to persuade him that the Rolex was not contraband (走私货). Just when I let out a sigh of relief, he began to search my luggage!
56. When did the writer arrive at London Airport?
A. In the early morning. B. Late at night.
C. At noon. D. Late in the morning.
57. What can we conclude from the questions asked by the customs officer?
A. He was just doing his duty by asking the passenger some usual questions.
B. He must have noticed the writer"s ugly watch.
C. He wanted to embarrass the writer.
D. He must have noticed the writer"s tiredness.
58. What did the writer think of the watch he bought in the market?
A. He was fond of the watch because it was a Rolex.
B. He found the watch useful though it was very cheap.
C. He didn"t like the watch at all.
D. He was interested in the watch.
59. After reading the story we can infer that the writer _______.
A. knew little about the customs regulations
B. must have spent a long time at the customs and have been let go without any punishment
C. must have been fined because of carrying many contraband goods
D. must have failed in catching the hired car
60. What do you think is the tone of the story?
A. Humorous. B. Indifferent. C. Serious. D. Matter-of-fact.
B
All presentations should include the beginning, the middle, and the end. The first part of your presentation should always present the problem. The middle of the presentation should present your key findings. By the end of the presentation, your audience should have a better understanding of the solution.
Less is more.
There’s a tendency to make a presentation slide excessively complicated with flashy images, strange transitions, and too much text. These features are often unnecessary, and tend to make the viewers get bored. Instead, keep each slide short and plain, using one image to sell your idea. Using bullets (圆形符号) is a bit of a cliché (陈词滥调), but if you must use them, never exceed (超过) more than one line of text per bullet.
Branding is the key.
Whether you’re stating a new business idea to investors or describing a new product to customers, you’ll want your presentation to reinforce your brand’s image. Use the same color schemes, fonts (字体), and logos that you use on your website or company literature. There’s an assumption of what a Power Point is supposed to look like, and company standards falls through the floor.
Give them a break.
According to a recent research, the average adult attention span for a presentation is just 20 minutes. It’s always best to keep your presentation short and to the point, but if you must exceed the recommended 20 minutes, try giving your audience a moment to relax. “You can extend attention spans by giving your audience a rest,” the study says. This can be done by telling a story, giving a demo, or doing something else that gives the brain a break.
Practice it again and again.
In the end, a great presentation will come down to the speaker’s ability to capture the audience’s imagination and keep their attention. The presentation and the speaker should work together and they can be complementary (相互补充的) to each other. The best presenters won’t have to look down at the notes and will never be reading from a script. A good speaker can focus on the key points and convey information well.
61. How can you make a presentation slide not too complicated?
A. By keeping each slide short and plain.
B. By using flashy images and much text.
C. By using more than one line of text per bullet.
D. By using more than one image to show your idea.
62. Why should you use the same color schemes, fonts, and logos in your presentation?
A. To describe your ideas clearly. B. To reinforce your brand’s image.
C. To make a contrast with new images. D. To make investors remember your ideas.
63. According to the passage, a good presenter always _______.
A. looks down at notes from time to time
B. takes a break in the process of presenting
C. keeps his presentation beyond 20 minutes
D. catches the audience’s imagination and attention
64. The underlined word “reinforce” in the third paragraph probably means “______”.
A. create B. praise C. preserve D. strengthen
65. What can be the best title for this passage?
A. Four Tips for a Great PowerPoint Presentation
B. The Importance of a PowerPoint Presentation
C. The Benefits of Using a PowerPoint Presentation
D. The Proper Occasion for a PowerPoint Presentation
C
For many years there’s been a debate about rewarding our children. Does it work? Is it effective?
Some people think we should establish a standard with our kids and give them something for meeting this standard as a reward. Punishment is given out in much the same way, but it’s used when certain standards of performance, behavior, etc. have not been met. Kids will often become more dutiful when threatened with punishment, and work harder when promised a valuable reward. The problem is what happens when you aren’t around.
To develop responsible, self-disciplined (自律的) kids, parents need to promote certain ideas. One of these ideas is that everyone pitches in (努力投入) and helps in your family, even if someone is not crazy about helping. Another idea is that there can be enjoyment in doing any task if we choose to make it so. When a task is for a worthy cause (our family can enjoy the house more because I have helped clean it), and when parents are cheerful about their chores, this message can have a big impact.
This is how we help our kids develop a sense of responsibility. When our children develop this responsibility, they’ll be more disciplined, and they’ll control their emotions better. When we give rewards to our kids, we reduce the sense of responsibility. We also create children who may temporarily perform to a certain standard, but who aren’t likely to continue the performance without the carrot hanging in front of them.
“Rewards and punishment can change behavior for a while, but they cannot change the person who engages in the behavior, at least in the way we want,” said Alfie Kohn, author of Punished by Rewards. “Good values have to be grown from the inside out.” Parents can help give their children a sense of shared responsibility and discipline which can last a lifetime. The real rewards that your children receive will be their readiness for the complex and demanding world that waits for them— a world that rewards those who have learned the secrets of discipline and responsibility. So keep those shiny rewarding to yourself, and _______________.
66. According to the passage, when children are threatened with punishment, .
A. they may lose interest in their work B. they may appear to be well-behaved
C. they may change to another person D. the results will be worse than usual
67. What can we know from Paragraph 3?
A. Parents should promote certain ideas to help children develop.
B. Children should be responsible for their discipline.
C. Children should help build a good family atmosphere.
D. No children will adapt to society without their parents’ help.
68. Which of the following sentences can be used to end this passage?
A. let your kids find their own rewards B. allow your kids to enjoy their punishment
C. prevent your kids from failing D. persuade your kids into accepting who they are
69. According to the passage, Alfie Kohn would agree that parents should .
A. pay no attention to the way their children do things
B. never punish their children
C. show their children how to behave by example
D. help their children establish good values
70. What’s the best title for the passage?
A. Do You Often Reward Your Children?
B. Should Parents Reward Their Children?
C. When Should Parents Reward Their Children?
D. What Can Parents Reward Their Children with?
D
Hungry For a Win
A victor is, by definition, someone who wins a struggle or contest. However, that doesn’t mean he or she will live a proud and happy life ever after, as Katniss Everdeen is about to discover in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire.
Catching Fire, out in Chinese theaters on Nov 21, is set in a futuristic society called Panem. Every year its government holds a televised fight to the death. Two teenagers from each of the 12 districts of Panem are chosen to compete.
In the new film, last year’s victors Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence) and her partner Peeta are back home after winning the 74th Hunger Games. Katniss just wants to live a normal life. However, that never seems to happen. She has nightmares, which remind her that she is a killer.
Her worst nightmare comes true when the annual Hunger Games arrive again. The teenager finds herself back in the competition along with Peeta. Since Katniss brings hope to Panem through her courage, President Snow plans to use this year’s Games to kill off Katniss and Peeta and in turn dampen the fires of rebellion.
“This is the next step of Katniss’ heroism and the next part of her journey to finding out who she is really going to be,” Lawrence told Reuters.
Fast-paced and full of action, Catching Fire looks to outdo the success that the first film had in 2012. With a 97 percent rating on the movie review website Rotten Tomatoes, it is enjoying positive reviews. Critics have praised it for being faithful to the book written by American author Suzanne Collins. The Hollywood Reporter said that Catching Fire outshines the first movie a lot.
Jennifer Lawrence, who won a best actress Oscar this year for her 2012 movie Silver Linings Playbook, has helped Catching Fire find success, Forbes pointed out. The 23-year-old actress does well playing a young lady who hates what she was forced to do to stay alive yet is determined not to give up.
“Lawrence’s down-to-earth personality in real life won the hearts of the public. So given a wildly popular first film that blew everyone away, a rising fan base and a lead performer beloved by the mainstream press and viewers, the sequel(续集) was always going to be big,” Forbes noted.
71. The underlined word “dampen” in Paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to “_______”.
A. hold B. light C. reduce D. support
72. Which of the following is TRUE about the film’s story according to the article?
A. Every year 12 teenagers in total are chosen to join in the televised fight.
B. Despite having won the 74th Hunger Games, Katniss doesn’t feel much joy.
C. Katniss and Peeta are chosen once again to make the TV show more appealing.
D. Jennifer Lawrence won a best actress Oscar this year for the first Hunger Games movie.
73. What are some reasons why Catching Fire will probably be successful?
a. The previous film was successful.
b. It is true to the original book’s story.
c. Most of the reviews of the movie are positive.
d. It has many famous stars in addition to Jennifer Lawrence.
A. abc B. abd C. acd D. bcd
74. In which column of a newspaper can readers find this article?
A. Beautiful Mind B. Campus Trends C. Culture Discovery D. Society
75. After reading the passage, we can infer that _______.
A. President Snow thinks highly of Katniss and Peeta’s victory
B. Katniss decides to fight in the 75th Hunger Games because she loves it
C. Critics hold a negative attitude to the first movie of Hunger Games
D. The personality of the leading actress contributes to the success of Catching Fire
第Ⅱ卷 （非选择题 满分35分）
第四部分 书面表达（共两节， 满分35分）
第一节 阅读表达（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
阅读下面短文并回答问题，然后将答案写到题后的横线上(请注意问题后的词数要求)。
[1] Many people often complain that they can’t find true love. However, Andrew’s story tells us true love is unconditional.
[2] While Andrew was getting ready for work one Friday morning, he announced to his wife that he had finally decided to ask his boss for a salary raise. All day Andrew felt nervous. What if Mr. Larchmont refused to grant his request? Andrew had worked so hard in the last 18 months. Absolutely, he deserved a wage increase.
[3] The thought of walking into Larchmont’s office left Andrew weak at the knees. Late in the afternoon he finally gathered the courage to approach his superior. To his delight and surprise, the close-handed Harvey Larchmont agreed to give Andrew a raise!
[4] When he arrived home that evening, Andrew found their dining table set with their best china, and candles lit. His wife, Tina, had prepared a delicate meal including his favorite dishes. Immediately he figured someone from the office had tipped her off!
[5] Next to his plate Andrew found a beautiful lettered note. It was from his wife, which read: “Congratulations, my love! I knew you’d get the raise! I prepared this dinner to show just how much I love you. I’m so proud of your accomplishments!” He read it and stopped to reflect on how sensitive and caring Tina was.
[6] After dinner, Andrew was on his way to the kitchen when he observed a second card had slipped out of Tina’s pocket. He picked it up. It read: “Don’t worry about not getting the raise! You do deserve one! I prepared this dinner to show you just how much I love you even though you didn’t get the increase.”
[7] Tears welled up in Andrew’s eyes. Total acceptance! Tina’s love was not conditional upon his success at work. The fear of rejection is often softened and we can undergo almost any setback or rejection when we know someone loves us regardless of our success or failure.
76. What’s the best title for the passage? (no more than 5 words)
___________________________________________________________________________
77. Why did Andrew feel surprised when Harvey Larchmont agreed to give him a raise? (no more than 5 words)
____________________________________________________________________________
78. How did he feel when he read a second card from his wife? (no more than 3 words)
____________________________________________________________________________
79. What kind of person was Tina in Andrew’s opinion? (no more than 3 words)
___________________________________________________________________________
80. What may happen if you know someone loves you regardless of your success or failure?(no more than 15 words)
____________________________________________________________________________
第二节 书面表达（满分25分）
随着我国经济迅猛发展，出现了越来越多的富裕家庭，富二代也随之成为了社会关注的焦点。请以“Rich Second Generation”为题，根据以下提示写一篇英语短文。
1. 富二代可以从富裕中受益；
2. 富二代也可能由于娇生惯养而养成许多陋习；
3. 你对富二代的看法。
注意：标题已给出，词数120左右。
Rich Second Generation
江西省2014届高三英语八校联考试卷答案
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When I was young, I lived in a place that had a lot of trees, many rivers, and was near a big lake. We had a large house with a garden and lots of grass. My brothers and sisters and I played outside whenever we could in our own yard, in our neighbors’ yards, and in the empty yards down the street. We rode bikes and played ballgames with friends. But I always thought that there was something missing in my environment, as wonderful as it was. I liked going to the big lake the most. Even there, though, I felt I needed something more. The lake was big, but you could still see land on the other side. One day, my family took a trip to New York City. As we drove on the freeway, I looked out the window at the ocean. For as far as I could see, there was no land on the other side. I rolled down the window and heard the sounds of the sea birds. They seemed to call me, telling me I would never be able to live away from the sea again.