2016年辽宁省普通高中学生学业水平考试
英语试卷
（本试卷分为第I卷和第II卷，考试时间90分钟，满分100分）
第I卷（选择题
满分60分）
第一部分: 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和D）中，选出最佳选项。
A
Molly Boylan is one of the most successful business women in Canada after setting up her cosmetic (化妆company Blazes in 2010. Though she is very successful, she says that she finds it harder every year in balance her business with her family life. She sometimes feels that her two children know more about their baby-sitter than they do about her.
Molly employs around eighty people in her factory and warehouse (仓库), and ten others in her two new fashion stores, but her newest employee is the most important one for her. After years of worrying about her business more than her family, she has decided to make Sally Pamonte new general manager in her company. Molly will still be involved in decision-making, and she’s going to stay in touch with the people who work for her, but Sally is going to look after day-to-day running of the business so that Molly can spend more time with the kids.
The new arrangement is going to start on Monday, and both of them are already excited about it. Sally says, “I’m very nervous, actually, but I’m sure Molly will help me a lot in the early days, even though I hope she feels she can trust me not to make too many mistakes.”
Molly, on the other hand, seems quite relaxed about the whole thing. ”I know that Sally’s going to be a very nice manager.” she says, “She’s only been here a couple of days and she’s already shown me how to work out a few problems we were having. The best thing though is that I feel a hundred times happier than I’ve been in years. I mean, I honestly can’t remember the last time I felt as relaxed as this, and my kids are really excited about my being at home more. To be honest, I wish I had made this decision years ago.”
1. The passage is mainly about _______.
A. Molly and her children
B. Molly finding a new manager
C. the baby-sitter and the kids
D. Molly making a change about her business
2. The underlined phrase “be involved in” in the passage probably means _______.
A. be interested in
B. learn about
C. be nervous about
D. take part in
3. Sally seems to be a good manager because _______.
A. she has set up a new Blazes
B. she has been able to solve a few problems
C. she keeps in close touch with the workers
D. she has been working for the company since 2010
4. According to the passage, Molly _______.
A. will not run her business any more
B. was not pleased with the baby-sitter
C. seems satisfied with the new arrangement
D. was successful both in her business and her family
5. The best thing for Molly now is that _______.
A. she can have more time to be with her kids
B. her kids know more about the baby-sitter
C. she has more than eighty people working for her
D. she has got a new general manager in her company
B
Vanuatu is an island nation in the South Pacific. It is one of the smallest countries in the world. But for those who are interested in adventure and sport, there is a lot to do. Vanuatu’s islands offer visitors two of the most exciting and dangerous activities in the world: volcano surfing and land diving.
Volcano Surfing
On Tanna Island, Mount Yasur rises 300 meters into the sky. Yasur is an active volcano, and it erupts（爆发）almost every day, sometimes several times a day. For centuries, people have climbed this mountain to visit the top. Recently, people have also started climbing Yasur to surf the volcano. In some ways, volcano surfing is like surfing in the sea, but in other ways it’s very different. Volcano surfers try to escape the erupting volcano—without getting hit by flying rocks! It’s fast, fun and dangerous—the perfect extreme sport（极限运动）.
Land Diving
Most people are familiar with bungee jumping, but do you know bungee jumping started on Pentecost Island in Vanuatu and is almost fifteen centuries old? The activity, first called land diving, is part of a religious ceremony. A man ties tree vines（树藤）to his legs. He then jumps head-first from a high tower to touch the earth with the top of his head—without breaking the vine. Every spring, island natives (men only) still take part in this amazing activity.
6. According to the passage, Vanuatu _______.
A. is an island
B. is the smallest country
C. lies in the South Africa
D. appeals to adventurers
7. In Vanuatu, Mount Yasur ______.
A. is no longer active
B. is on Pentecost Island
C. erupts almost every day
D. rises 800 meters into the sky 8. Why have people recently started climbing Mount Yasur?
A. People can climb it easily.
B. People can make money.
C. People can watch snow on it.
D. People can surf the volcano. 9. Which of the following about land diving is TRUE?
A. It is not dangerous at all.
B. It was first called “bungee jumping”.
C. It is a traditional activity in Vanuatu.
D. It came to Vanuatu from another country. 10. What can be the real purpose of the passage?
A. To attract more visitors to Mount Yasur.
B. To explain what volcano surfing and land diving are.
C. To talk about the world’s best volcano surfer and land diver.
D. To compare activities in Vanuatu with sports in New Zealand.
C
The message was short. I read it three times. “Hey, Mom, can I come to see you guys?” I wrote back, “Yes!” He said he hoped to make it in time for dinner.
I made a quick run to the market, put sheets on the guest bed and set the TV to record the Warriors’ game, so if traffic was awful, he wouldn’t have to miss the first half. Then I began cooking, cleaning, watching the clock and listening for his footsteps coming up the walk.
It’s called waiting. I’m good at it. When he was a newborn, I’d wait for him to go to sleep. Soon then I’d stand by his bed waiting for him to wake up. I waited, as he learned to do things like walking , talking and feeding himself; throwing a ball, riding a bike and reading a book.
I waited for him to start preschool, primary school, middle school and college.
I waited with dread for him to start driving. And I waited up every time he came home late.
I wait for my son to grow up, but that doesn’t mean the waiting game is over. It never really ends.
Mothers wait for all kinds of reasons—good news or bad, happiness or heartache. But the waiting is soon forgotten, usually, the minute a long awaited child walks through the door.
My boy will be here soon. But if he’s late, I can wait. I’m good at it. And he’s worth it. I will always leave a light on for him.
11. According to the passage, when her son came back, where would he sleep?
A. in the study
B. in the living room
C. in his bedroom
D. in the guest room
12. She recorded the Warriors’ game _______.
A. so that he could watched it often
B. in case he missed part of the game
C. because she loves the game so much
D. after she finished cooking the dinner
13. What does the underlined word “dread” mean?
A. 害怕
B. 骄傲
C.
厌恶
D. 激动
. Which of the following about the writer is TRUE according to the reading?
A. Luckily, her son never makes her wait long.
B. When her son went to college, her waiting ended.
C. Waiting for her son is often boring, but once her son arrives she forgets about it.
D. She has experienced all kinds of feelings while waiting for her son to do things.
15. Which do you think would be the best title for the reading?
A. Worth Waiting For
B. Being Patient is Difficult
C. Learn to Be a Mother
D. Visit Your Mother Often
D
Monday
8—10 a. m. TECHNOLOGY Information Technology (IT)—Using the Internet
In this lesson, students learn how to surf the internet safely and effectively. There will also be information about using different search engines. Finally, this lesson teaches students about the best websites to use to continue their education online.
10—12a. m ARTS
10:00 a. m. DRAMA
Students learn the play that the teacher gave before class. During this lesson, students will have the chance to act out roles with other students.
11:00 a. m. PAINTING WITH WATERCOLOURS
For most of this term, students learn how to use watercolours properly to make pictures. If the weather is good, the lesson may take place outdoors.
LUNCH
1—2 p. m. SCIENCES
Biology/Chemistry
Students can choose which class to attend.
In biology this week, the topic is Human Body. Students will learn about how it works.
Alternatively, students can study chemistry. This class takes place in the science lab, and this week students learn about H2 and O2.
2—4 p. m. SPORTS
Students learn about the skills in a certain sport by watching video to see real action from past games. And then, students will play a short match lasting 45 minutes. This week, the sports are football (for boys) and tennis (for girls).
HOMEWORK
IT—the teacher will give students websites to look up at home. (about 20 minutes)
Drama –students have to learn a part for the next lesson (about 40 minutes).
Biology/Chemistry—students have to write a short report. (about 20 minutes)
16. At _______, students are having a painting lesson.
A. 10:30 a. m.
B. 11:35 a. m.
C. 1:30 p. m.
D. 2:15 p. m.
17. The underlined word “Alternatively” is closest in meaning to “_______”.
A. As another choice
B. For this reason
C. At the same time
D. In other words
18. Students should prepare a new part of _______ ahead of time as their homework.
A. Technology
B. Biology
C. Drama
D. Chemistry
19. Students can learn how to _______ according to the information in the table.
A. make a video
B. write a report on Drama
C. play basketball
D. surf the Internet safely
20. The information in the table is mainly for students to _______.
A. take classes
B. do their homework
C. choose teachers
D. organize hobby groups
第二部分: 英语知识运用（共两节；满分35分）
第一节
完形填空 （共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
One day, a boy was playing basketball in the living room in high spirits. Then his basketball hit a vase off the shelf 21 . The vase dropped on the floor, its mouth 22 off a large piece. To 23 the great trouble he caused, the boy glued the pieces together and put the vase back to its place.His mother 24 the change on it that evening. She asked the boy 25 he broke the vase. Being scared of 26 , the boy said that a wild cat jumped in front the window and knocked the vase 27 the shelf. His mother was quite clear that her son was 28 , for all the windows were closed by her each day. However, she just remained 29 and said, “It seems that it’s my carelessness not to have the window 30 closed.”Before going to bed, the mother asked him to go to the study. On seeing her son enter in 31 , she took a chocolate box out of a drawer and gave one to him. “Baker, this chocolate is a 32 for you, for you created a cat with your special 33 .” Then, she put another chocolate in his hand. “This chocolate is a reward for your ability to restore (修复). But remember, to restore a vase needs more powerful glue and 34 special technique.” With that, she took out the third chocolate, “The last chocolate 35 my deep apology to you. I shouldn’t have laid a vase in a place 36 it could so easily fall down. I wish you hadn’t been 37 , my sweetheart.”The following days were the same as before. The only 38 was that the boy had never told a lie since then. Because once he 39 to lie, the three chocolates would remind him to be 40 . Sometimes, no punishment itself is a kind of punishment.
21. A. on purpose B. by accident C. in turn D. on time
22. A. sent B. taken C. knocked D. cut
23. A. make
B. gain C. cover D. discover
24. A. forgot B. searched C. accepted D. noticed
25. A. how B. whether C. why D. when
26. A. punishment B. disagreement C. argument D. judgment
27. A. over B. into C. off D. from
28. A. joking B. complaining C. bargaining
D. lying
29. A. curious B. calm C. nervous D. silent
30. A. tightly B. politely C. quietly D. rudely
31. A. anger B. fear C. peace D. fun
32. A. sign B. trick C. reward D. warning
33. A. technique B. skill C. ability D. imagination
34. A. higher B. longer C. lower D. wider
35. A. shows off B. depends on C. stands for D. puts away
36. A. which
37. A. angry B. that
B. scared C. what
C. sad D. where
D. moved
38. A. hope B. change C. message D. answer
39. A. intended B. promised C. managed D. pretended
40. A. careful B. helpful C. honest D. patient
第II卷 （非选择题
满分40分）
第二部分： 英语知识运用（共两节，满分35分）
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
People 41 (live) in different countries made different kinds of words. Today there are about fifteen hundred languages in the world, each of 42 contains thousands of words. A very large dictionary, for example, contains four 43 five hundred thousand words. But we do not need all these. To read short stories you need to know only about two thousand words.The words you know 44 (call) your vocabulary. You should try 45 (make) your vocabulary 46 (big). Read as many books 47 we can. There are a lot of books 48 (write) in easy English. You will enjoy them. When you meet 49 new word, look it 50 in your dictionary. It is your most useful book.
第三部分： 书面表达（共1小题；满分25分）
假如你是李华，你的加拿大笔友Peter即将作为交换生来中国学习，他想提前掌握一些中文，所以来信向你咨询如何才能学好中文。请你给他写一封回信。
内容提示如下：
·take a Chinese course…
·learn Chinese online…
·watch TV and read books in Chinese…
·learn and sing Chinese songs…
·make more Chinese friends…
注意：
1.开头语和结束语已为你写好，不计入总词数；
2.可适当增加细节，使行文连贯；
3.词数100左右。
Dear Peter,
I’m glad to receive your letter asking for advice on how to learn Chinese well.
Here are a few suggestions.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Try and write to me in Chinese next time.
Yours,
Li Hua
2016年辽宁省普通高中学生学业水平考试
英语参考答案及评分标准
一、参考答案
第I卷
1.B
2.D
3.B
4.C
5.A
6.D
7.C
8.D
9.C
10.B
11.D
12.B
13.A
14.C
15. A 16.B
17.A
18.C
19.D
20.A
21.B
22.C
23.C
24.D
25.B
26.A
27.C
28.D
29.B
30.A
31.B
32.C
33.D
34.A
35.C
36.D
37.B
38.B
39.A
40.C
第II卷
41. living
42. which
43. or
44. are called
45. to make
46. bigger
47.as
48. written
49. a
50. up
书面表达：
One possible version:
Dear Peter,
I’m glad to receive your letter asking
for advice on how to learn Chinese well.
Here are a few suggestions. First, it is important to take a Chinese course, as you will be able to learn from the teacher and practice with your fellow students. Second, if you can’t go to a face-to-face class, the best choice is to learn Chinese online. It also helps to watch TV and read books, newspapers and magazines in Chinese whenever possible, which will improve your listening and reading ability. Besides, it should be a good idea to learn and sing Chinese songs, because by doing so you will learn and remember Chinese words more easily. By the way, you can make more Chinese friends. They will tell you a lot about China and help you learn Chinese.
Try and write to me in Chinese next time.
Yours,
Li Hua
评分标准：
1. 1— 20题：每题2分。
2. 21—40题：每题1分。
3. 41—50题：每题1.5分。
书面表达：25分
评分原则：
本题总分为25分，按5个档次给分。
评分时，先根据文章的内容和语言初步确定其所属档次，然后以该档次的要求来衡量，确定或调整档次，最后给分，以鼓励学生为主。
英、美拼写及词汇用法均可接受。