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1、1安徽省合肥市安徽省合肥市 2017 年高三第二次教学质量检测年高三第二次教学质量检测第二部分：阅读理解（共两节第二部分：阅读理解（共两节,满分满分 40 分）分）ASales Representative-Immediate Hire-Will TrainDo you like meeting new people?Do yon enjoy closing deals every day?Are you looking for a dynamic and high energy industry?THIS GOULD BE THE CAREER(3Rjk)FOR YOU!Fast Growi

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6、oking for should_.A.sell into big businessesB.be able to manage paperworkC.meet over 5 customers each dayD.see the sales manager in Dallas TX frequently22.If hired,you can_.A.receive a monthly salary of$750B.get a special customer facing positionC.enjoy a strong compensation program D.gain medical b

7、enefits eligibility within 90 days23.Which of the following can help you apply successfully?A.Experience in shopping.B.Experience in managementC The experience of using a credit card.D.The experience of talking with a sales manager.BSusan Brownwell Anthony was a lady ahead of her time.She fought for

8、 womens rights long before it became a popular issue.Susan was born on February 15,1820,in Adams,Massachusetts.At that time,women had few rights.2They could not own property.Money earned by a married woman belonged to her husband.Major decisions regarding children were made by the fathers.Women coul

9、d not vote.At the age of 15,Susan became a schoolteacher.She taught for 15 years.Then she began organizing womens groups to promote causes that were important to women.She helped gain better educational rights for women.She helped give married women possession of their earnings.After the Civil War,S

10、usan became very involved in the Womans Suffrage Movement.After years of lecturing,writing,and appealing by Susan and other women,some parts of the United States changed their laws to give women the right to vote.The first state was Wyoming in 1869.Other areas and states gradually followed Wyomings

11、decision.It was not until 1920 that the U.S.Constitution was changed to give all women voting rights.Susan Brownwell Anthony died in 1906 at the age of 86.She was elected to the American Hall of Fame in 1950.She was the first American woman to have a likeness(肖像)of her face on a coin.It was the T979

12、 Susan Brwonwell Anthony dollar.24.What was the situation of American women like when Susan was born?A.They had a low social status.B.They could vote after getting married.C.They managed money for their husbands.D.They were responsible for decision-making.25.What is the third paragraph mainly about?

13、A.Susans teaching experiences.B.Susans educational background.C.Susans efforts to abolish slavery.D.Susans fighting for womens causes.26.What does the word decision in the fourth paragraph refer to?A.Promoting the social movement.B.Changing the US Constitution.C.Giving women voting rights.D.Uniting

14、other areas and states.27.What may be the best title for the text?A.The first American woman to invent coinsB.The problem of women rights in the USC.The most popular women organizationsD,A pioneer in fighting for womens rightsCCrossing your legs is an extremely common habit;most people dont even not

15、ice that theyre doing it when they sit down.While you may find it comfortable to sit with one knee crossed over the other,it might be causing health problems that you are not aware of.A study published in Blood Pressure Monitoring stated that sitting with your legs crossed can increase your blood pr

16、essure.The reason for this is that the blood in your legs has to work against gravity to be pumped back to your heart and that crossing one leg over the other increases resistance,making it even harder for the blood to circulate.This causes your body to increase your blood pressure to push the blood

17、 back to the heart.You wont feel any immediate effects,but repeated,drawn-out increases in blood pressure can cause long-term health issues.So,planning to sit for a long period of time?Dont keep your legs crossed.Crossing your legs at the knee can also cause pressure on the major nerve in your leg t

18、hat passes just below your knee and along the outside of your leg,explains Richard Graves,a medical expert.This pressure can cause numbness and temporary paralysis(麻痹)of some of the muscles in your foot and leg,preventing you from being able to raise your anklewhat we know as that“pins and needles”s

19、ensation.While the feeling of discomfort may only last a minute or two,repeatedly crossing your legs until they feel numb can 3cause permanent nerve damage.So next time you sit down,try to get yourself in the habit of sitting with both of your feet on the floor.Not only will it help your posture and

20、 stability,but it will also save your health in the long run.28.What can we learn about crossing ones legs?A.It is a very bad social habit.B.It is usually practiced deliberately.C.It can do harm to peoples health.D.It can make others feel uncomfortable.29.According to the study,sitting with your leg

21、s crossed can_.A.affect your blood pressureB.resist gravity effectivelyC.lead to heart attacks easilyD.improve the function of legs30.In the third paragraph pins and needles probably means_.A.slight sharp painsB.being a little nervousC.serious muscle injuriesD.being highly flexible31.What is the mai

22、n purpose of the text?A.To compare common habits.B.To give readers some advice.C.To evaluate effects of an experiment.D.To introduce research methods.DBees play a vital role in the world.Unfortunately,bees are dying by the second.The main purpose of bees is to make honey.Honey,shockingly,does not ex

23、ist for human consumption,it is essential to the insects.Honeybees store honey in their hives(蜂巢)in order for the bees to have energy for their flight muscles and for heating the hive during the winter period.They collect pollen(花粉)which supplies protein for young bees to grow.According to Honey,com

24、,the increased production and quality of agricultural crops as a result of honey bee pollination is valued&t more than1$14/6 billion per year.These insects are responsible for over 70 of the fruits and vegetables we eat today,including apples,grapes,coffee,beans,and broccoli.So if they are so valuab

25、le to agriculture,why do they keep dying off?A key suspect seems to be pesticides(农药).Honeybees who are exposed to pesticides result in the damage to their neurological(神经的)functions,specifically memory or behavior.And thats why the majority of worker bees disappear and leave behind a queen,plenty o

26、f food and a few nurse bees to care for the remaining immature bees and the queen.There are several other causes to the decline of bees,including the destruction of natural habitat,like woodlands,forests,and other habitats for bees.Climate change is also a factor in the decline of the wild bee popul

27、ation.Actually,there are a variety of methods to help the bee population grow.One way is to start your own organic garden by planting bee-friendly plants.Pesticides are used in both industrial practices and even in your home,so it is best to find organic seeds and weed killers.32.Why do honeybees st

28、ore honey in their hives?A.To provide enough honey for human to consume.B.To draw protein out of honey for young bees.C.To help attract other insects and make hives stronger.D.To strengthen bee muscles and heat hives in winter.33.Apples and beans are mentioned in the third paragraph to show that _.4

29、A.bees supply human beings with basic foodB.bees mainly live on these agricultural cropsC.bees are of great importance to fruits and vegetablesD.bees can bring in more money for famers every year34.What is most likely to cause the worker bees to leave their hives behind?A.The lack of food.B.The abus

30、e of pesticides.C.The fighting among bees.D.The destruction of the habitats.35.What would the author probably discuss in the paragraph that follows?A.Another way to save bees.B.Other tips for choosing seeds.C.More methods to plant green organic fruits.D.Causes of the decline in the wild bee populati

31、on.第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分,满分 10 分）Empathy,the Key to Being KindIn science class,your teacher tells everyone to find a partner for a project.Out of the comer of your eye,you notice one girl sitting alone and not making eye contact with anyone.You think about asking her to be your partner,but youre afraid

32、 people will think youre uncool.You dont reach out.36_Empathy is being able to understand and actually feel what someone else is feeling.For some people,this comes naturally;for others,it takes a bit more work.37_ When you practice being empathetic,it gets easier to make kindness a part of your ever

33、yday life.If you can understand why people are feeling down,youll want to help them.Here are some ideas that can help you.38_ Someone not being able to find a group in class might not seem like a big dealbut part of being kind is noticing when someone seems sad,hurt or uncomfortable.After all,you ha

34、ve to notice how people feel in order to feel empathy and want to help them!When youre trying to make kindness second nature,really getting other peoples feelings is important 39_ Think about a time when you felt that way.Didnt you wish someone would reach out to you?If someone had offered you a few

35、 words of comfort,wouldnt it have made you feel so much happier?So,when you find people around you who are feeling down next time,do not hesitate to put yourself in their shoes and reach out to them with a kind gesture.40_ There is always a time when you expect others to relate to you and feel what

36、you feel.A.And your kindness will be finally rewarded.B.But empathy is super important to being kind.C.Be open to learning more about what you dont understand.D.One way to practice empathy is to pay attention to the people around you.E.However,you never know showing empathy may make all the differen

37、ce to her.F.You dont have to have a similar background to someone else to feel empathy for them.G.Whenever you find someone might be feeling lonely or sad,put yourself in his shoes.第三部分第三部分:英语知识运用（共两节，满分英语知识运用（共两节，满分 45 分）分）I retired from my family business four years ago.But Ive never been 41_ of a

38、 challenge.Ive sailed around the world before.And Ive decided to fly east from Western Australia in a 42_.For the last two years I have trained hard,spending 150 hours 43_ with my ground team.When the big 5day came,thousands of people gathered to 44_ the launch.It was a 45_ start,with a smooth and s

39、teady takeoff.I was 46_ but still had some doubtsI was flying into the 47_.I couldnt guarantee Id see my friends and family again.The capsule where I stayed was designed to 48_ if I landed in water,but I was not sure whether I could 49_ the cruelty of the Ocean.50_,I kept watching the weather,commun

40、icating with my land team and 51_ altitude to achieve the perfect speed and direction.On my fifth day,I was terrified to notice I was losing oxygen.52_,I managed to save my life by adjusting the pressure in the oxygen cylinder(氧气筒)to stop the oxygen escaping.I know it was vital to stay 53_ to contro

41、l the flight,altitude and my oxygen flow,so I held a spoon between two fingersIf I 54_,it would fall and wake me up.I never questioned why I was doing this.It is such a unique 55_ to see our beautiful planet from high above.Seeing the coast of Australia again on my 11th day was a huge 56_.I knew my

42、journey was nearly over.It was to be a new world record.I could see my team 57_ below as I flew over.This 58_ really pushed me to my limits,but it hasnt 59_ me.Next year,I want to fly even higher to break another 60_ for the hot-air balloon flight41.A.shyB.skepticalC.fondD.confident42.A.planeB.helic

43、opterC.wing suitD.hot-air balloon43.A.debatingB.preparingC.carvingD.traveling44.A.welcomeB.inspectC.delayD.witness45.A.perfectB.false C.poorD.fresh46.A.amusedB.puzzledC.excitedD.frightened47.A.futureB.unknownC.shelterD.reality48.A.digestB.recycleC.floatD.fly49.A.surviveB.showC.evaluateD.comment50.A.

44、FinallyB.HoweverC.ThereforeD.Besides51.A.losingB.ignoringC.provingD.adjusting52.A.StrangelyB.LuckilyC.NormallyD.Conveniently53.A.calmB.awakeC.patientD.relaxed54.A.looked around B.carried onC.dropped offD.turned up55.A.experienceB.excuseC.dreamD.tradition56.A.lossB.disasterC.burdenD.relief57.A.exerci

45、singB.celebratingC.escapingD.quarreling58.A.challengeB.accidentC.raceD.failure59.A.interestedB.confusedC.annoyedD.discouraged60.A.promiseB.balanceC.recordD.barrier、第三部分第三部分:英语知识运用（共两节，满分英语知识运用（共两节，满分 45 分）分）Qiang Shuping was so busy making cloth shoes 61_ she didnt even rest during the Dragon Boat F

46、estival holiday.The woman from Baipu county,Jiangsu province,62_(make)shoes since she was 19 years old,and this year marks her 31st year making cloth shoes.She spends the entire day in her tiny studio,which 63_(measure)less than 10 square meters altogether,6filled with cloth shoes in 64_(variety)sta

47、ges of completion.Nowadays,many stores make cloth shoes 65_(use)machines,but Qiang sticks to the technique of making shoes entirely 66_ hand.She says the shoes 67_(produce)by machine are not of the same quality as handmade ones.The handmade cloth shoes are more durable(耐用的)and comfortable,68_(soft),

48、and absorb sweat better.Some people buy cloth shoes out of nostalgia(怀旧),while others trust 69_(they)quality.Making shoes isnt a profitable job,but Qiang still insists as she wants to preserve the craft and pass it down to the younger generation.Handmade cloth shoes are also called qian ceng di(shoe

49、s with a thousand layers),70_ can date back to the ancient Zhou Dynasty(1050221 BC).In 2009,the making technique of qian ceng di was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage第四部分：写作第四部分：写作(共两节，满分共两节，满分 35 分）分）Nowadays many people drive instead of taking a bus or walking to work.It causes mor

50、e traffic jam:and accidents.As the student,what can we do to guarantee our safe?First of all,the traffic rules must be strict obeyed.When we cross streets,wait until the traffic light turn green.Next,dont forget walk on the pavement.Finally,I think it very dangerously to wear headphones while walkin