1、即墨市实验高中高二第三次质量检测 英语试卷 2015.12 时间：120分钟 满分：150分 第I卷第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案表在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节 (共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面五段对话。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 does the conversation probably take place? A. At a bus s
2、top B. At a train station C. At an airport2. What do the two speakers think of Tom?A. Humorous B. Quiet C. Lovely3. Whats the probable relationship between the two speakers? A. Father and daughter B. Husband and wife C. Mother and son4. What do we know about the man?A. He has confidence in the conte
3、st.B. He didnt do well in the contest.C. He has something wrong with his fingers.5. How will the woman go sightseeing in the city today?A. On foot.B.By car.C. By bus.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。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，将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白
4、读两遍。6. What did the doctor say about Mr. Brown?A. He couldnt speak again.B. He wouldnt hear again. C. He wouldnt walk again.7. What Led to the car accident? A. Speeding. B. Drink-driving. C. Bad weather.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. What is the mans school paper mainly about? A. The ways of preventing global wa
5、rming. B. The importance of protecting the forests. C. The harm to trees from serious droughts.9. What is the mans plan for the week? A. To visit some friends.B. To go to the beach. C. To work on his school paper.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. What is the new employee going to be? A. A typist B. A secretary C
6、. A reporter11. Why cant Sylvia train the new employee? A. She is not feeling well. B. She is helping prepare a report. C. She is preparing for a new job.12. How is the new employee doing? A. Very well B. Just so-so C. Rather badly.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What can we know about the old woman? A. She co
7、uldnt hear well. B. She couldnt speak. C. She couldnt see clearly.14. What did the woman do to help the old woman? A. She lent her phone to her. B. She took her to her husband. C. She told her husband where she was.15. Why dont the woman go to eat steaks? A. She doesnt like steaks.B.The restaurant i
8、s too far.C. She just had a steak this afternoon.16. How long will it take the two speakers to get to the Chinese restaurant? A. About twenty minutes.B. About half an hour. C. About an hour.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. When did the extreme heat wave strike Greenland? A.In August, 2012.B. In July, 2012.C.In
9、 June, 2012.18. What happened at one scientific research station? A. Flags fell over.B.Supply planes crashed. C. Flags broke into halves.19. How much of the islands surface ice melted for a short term this summer? A. 79 percent. B.90 percent. C. 97 percent.20. What makes Marco Tedesco worried? A. Gr
10、eenland may lose its ice forever. B. Greenland may become colder and colder . C. Such melts may occur more frequently.第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节 (共15小题;每小题2分，满分30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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。A The latest Chinese god song (an Internet term to describe pop songs that spread virally(病毒
11、性地) through Internet) is still stirring fierce debate between those who view it as a milestone for Chinese pop music going global and those who regard it as bad for Chinas image. Last week,Little Apple, written and performed by the Chopsticks Brothers, won the AMA International Song Award and the du
12、o performed the song at the 2014 American Music Awards in Los Angeles. Another Chinese pop singer, Zhang Jie, won the International Artist Award. But while fans of these singers are thinking highly of the awards and the performance by the Chopsticks Brothers at the AMA celebration as significant, th
13、ere are others who are less excited. They have questioned the value of the awards and what effect it will have on Chinese cultures going abroad, claiming it may leave foreign audiences with a poor impression of Chinese pop music, and even Chinese culture. TheLittle Applephenomenon, both home and abr
14、oad, can be more easily understood and judged if we look at it from a business perspective rather than a cultural perspective. The professional promoters behind the duo have developed a clear strategy to promote the duo and their work, not just this particular song.Little Applewas originally release
15、d to promote the duos filmOld Boys: The Way of the Dragon. From the very beginning a viral marketing strategy was used to promote the song, which immediately went viral on the Internet due to its repetitive rhythm, easy-to-remember lyrics, simple and funny dance and, most importantly, grassroots nat
16、ure. The video accumulated more than 1 billion hits on Chinas major video website. Although the song was generally dismissed by music professionals who criticized it as musical junk food,Little Apples popularity nationally paved the way for promoting the duo internationally.21.The writers attitude t
17、o the song of Little Apple is _. A. opposed B. negative C. objective D. critical22. What does the underlined words “the duo” refer to？ A. Little Apple B. Chopsticks brothers C. Zhang Jie D. American singer23. We can learn from the passage that _. A. Little Apples popularity is also a success of mark
18、eting strategy B. Little Apple is generally thought worthless by the AMA C. Little Apple is really popular with all people in China D. Little Apple was originally released as a pop song on the InternetB In addition to seeing wonderful films, one of the joys of coming to the Quad Cinema is to hang ou
19、t in the area. The Quad is located right in the heart of Greenwich Village, perhaps the most charming and interesting neighborhood in the city. Here are some attractions we recommend, all within a comfortable walk from the Quad:Washington Square As one of the best-known of New York Citys 1,900 publi
20、c parks, it is a landmark in the Manhattan neighborhood of Greenwich Village, as well as a meeting place and center for cultural activity. Come on a Sunday when its most lively and festive.New York UniversityIt surrounds Washington Square. See the impressive Bobst Library and visit the amazing books
21、tore. NYU is now considered one of the most powerful universities in the world.Judson Memorial Church Located on Washington Square south between Thompson Street and Sullivan Street, opposite Washington Square Park, this beautiful church was completed in 1892. The Judson is most famous for its vocal
22、participation in social events.Washington Mews It is a hidden, private street in New York City between Fifth Avenue and University Place just north of Washington Square Park. It was first developed as a mews (row of stables) that serviced horses from homes in the area. Since the 1950s the former sta
23、bles have served as housing, offices and other facilities for New York University.Jefferson Market Courthouse Built in 1833 as a market, it was later changed to a courthouse, and in the 1950s it was emptied and close to being destroyed. It was saved and turned into a library. Many consider it to be
24、the most beautiful building in the village.24. What does the author want to tell in the passage? A. To introduce some attractions in the Quad. B. To suggest the Quad Cinema is the best place. C. To imply the Quad attracts a lot of visitors. D. To tell readers to enjoy their life fully.25. The author
25、 mentions Washington Square because_. A. it is in the center of Greenwich Village B. it has a history of more than 100 years C. it is a landmark in the Manhattan D. it has witnessed so many incidents26. Where is Judson Memorial Church? A. To the south of Washington Square.B. Behind Washington Square
26、 Park. C. Opposite Thompson Street. D. Close to New York University.27. When Washington Mews came into being_ . A. it was designed for a university B. it was intended for keeping horses C. it was filled with free facilities D. it was used as a park for horsesCNick Vujicic was born with no arms or le
27、gs, but the brave 32-year-old man, plays football and golf, swims, and surfs. Nick has a small foot on his left side, which helps him balance and enables him to kick. He uses his one foot to type, write with a pen and pick things up between his toes.“I call it my chicken drumstick,” joked Nick, “Id
28、be lost without it. When I get in the water I float because 80 per cent of my body is lungs and my drumstick acts as a propeller.”When Nick was born his father was so shocked he left the hospital room to vomit. His distraught mother couldnt bring herself to hold him until he was four months old.“It
29、was so hard for them, but right from the start they did their best to make me independent. My dad put me in the water at 18 months and gave me the courage to learn how to swim. ” said Nick.Throughout his childhood Nick dealt with the typical challenges. At the age of seven, Nick tried out some speci
30、ally designed electronic arms and legs, in hope that he would be more like the other kids. During the short trial period of the electronic arms and legs, Nick realized that even with them, he was still unlike his peers at school, and they turned out to be much too heavy for Nick to operate, affectin
31、g his flexibility quite significantly.“When I was 13 I read a newspaper article about a disabled man who had managed to achieve great things and help others,” said Nick, “I realized why God had made us like this to give hope to others. It was so inspirational to me that I decided to use my life to e
32、ncourage others and decided to be thankful for what I do have, not get angry about what I dont.” “I tell people to keep on getting up when they fall and to always love themselves,” he said. “If I can encourage just one person then my job in this life is done.” By now, he has visited 35 different cou
33、ntries, touring the world as a motivational speaker.28. What makes it possible for Nick to swim in the water?A. His small size. B. His small foot. C. His light weight.D. His big lungs.29.The underlined word “distraught” in paragraph 4 probably means _.A. cold-bloodB. bad-tempered C. really crazyD. e
34、xtremely upset30. Nick abandoned the electronic arms and legs because _. A. his family couldnt afford them B.his classmates didnt like them C. they were too heavy to handle D. they affected his appearance31.Which of the following statements is true?A. Nicks parents were very strict with him. B. Nick
35、s family accepted his disability at his birth. C. Nicks mother was to blame for his disability. D. Nick learned to be independent at a young age.DThe practice of magic includes special words, actions, and objects. Most magic involves a person called a magician, who claims to have supernatural powers
36、. Magic words. To work most magic, the magician sings or speaks special words in a certain order. These words are called incantations or spells. Some spells form prayers to monsters, spirits, or other supernatural forces. Many societies believe the magic will not work unless the magician recites the
37、 spells perfectly. Other magic words have no meaning, though they supposedly possess power when spoken by a magician. Magic actions accompany the words spoken in performing much magic. Many of these movements act out the desired effect of the magic. For example, a magician trying to make rain fall m
38、ay sprinkle water on the ground. The magicians combined words and actions form a ceremony . Magic objects include certain plants, stones, and other things with supposed supernatural powers. Any such object may be called a fetish. But this term often refers to an objectfor example, a carving or a dri
39、ed snakehonored by a tribe for its magic powers. Many tribes believe fetishes have magic power because spirits live in these objects. Many people carry magic objects called amulets to protect themselves from harm. Many amulets are stones or rings with magic symbols. The magician. In some societies,
40、nearly everyone knows how to work some magic. In other societies, only experts practice magic. Magicians may be called medicine men, medicine women, shamans, sorcerers, or witch doctors. In many societies, magicians must inherit their powers. In others, any person may become a magician by studying t
41、he magical arts. Many societies believe magicians must observe certain rules and taboos (forbidden actions) for their spells to work. For example, they may be required not to eat various foods or to avoid sexual activity for a certain period before the ceremony.32. What do magic words mean to people
42、 in some societies? A. They have the power to kill devils. B. They can be used whenever they want. C. They have no effect at all.D. They have power if a magician recites the right spells.33. People believe magic actions will have an effect if they are accompanied by _. A. medicine B. the spells C. m
43、agic objects D. stones or rings with magic symbols34. According to the passage what kind of person can become a magician? A. Only men. B. Only those studying the magical arts. C. Almost all the people in some societies. D. Only those inheriting their powers.35. Whats the best title of the passage? A
44、. How Magic Works B. How to practice magic C. The Power of Magic D. The choice of magicians 第二节(共5小题;每小题2分，满分10分)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。How to Improve Eyesight NaturallyEyes are important for everybody. You must take care and try everything in your hand to keep them in good conditi
45、on. Here are some of the tips to improve your eyesight naturally. 36 .Strain is known to be a factor in many health conditions and eyestrain is no exception. Try meditation, yoga or other methods of stress relief to improve your vision and overall health.Try palming.Sit upright in a comfortable chai
46、r. 37 Cup your hands so that there is no pressure on your eyes. Let your fingers rest across your forehead. There should be no light entering your eyes. Palming should be done for a period of 5 to 10 minutes to start. Palming should be relaxing. It may help to do palming in a darkened room.Avoid sug
47、ar as much as possible. 38 It will unpleasantly affect your eyesight, which affects the eyes by producing a larger amount of insulin (胰岛素) in the blood. Therefore you shouldnt be having much fruit juice or something that contains a lot of sugar.Exercise your eyes.The only exercise most eyes get is t
48、hat daily rubbing we give them when were tired or suffering from eyestrain. But eye exercises are actually good for your eyes and can improve your vision. 39 Blink as fast as you can for a few seconds then close your eyes tightly, open and repeat. Do this exercise 3 to 4 times daily.Eat healthy. You
49、 probably hear that statement all the time but eating the right foods are necessary to good health. 40 Foods that are high in fiber, vitamin C, D and beta carotene as well as other vitamins and minerals can help improve your vision. Here are a few foods that can be beneficial to good vision: carrots
50、, eggs, blueberries, spinach, kale, grapes, and fresh garlic.A. Reduce eyestrain.B. Keep your eyes moist.C. Sugar is your eyes worst enemy.D. Give your eyes a workout with the following exercise.E. You may not be aware that your diet affects your vision but it does.F. Close eyes and cover them with
51、the palms of your hands.G. Be sure to get plenty of sleep so your eyes dont strain to stay open during the day.第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分55分）第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30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。She was only about five feet tall and probably never weighed more than 110 pounds. However,
52、Miss Bessie was a(n) 41 presence in the classroom. From 1938 to 1942, when I attended Bernard High School, she taught me a lot 42 I realized.There was never a(n) 43 problem in Miss Bessies classes. We didnt dare to trouble a woman who knew about the Battle of Hasting and could also play the piano an
53、d 44 Shakespeare and Milton.Miss Bessie knew that my family couldnt afford to buy a newspaper. She knew we didnt 45 own a radio. Still, she 46 me to “look out for your 47 and find some way to 48 whats going on in the world.” 49 I became a delivery boy who delivered newspapers. I 50 made a dollar a w
54、eek, but I got to read a newspaper every day.Miss Bessie noticed things that had nothing to do with schoolwork but were vital to a youngsters 51 . Once a few classmates made fun of my 52 overcoat. As I was leaving school, Miss Bessie 53 me on the back of that old overcoat and said, “ Carl, never wor
55、ry about what you dont have. Just make the most of what you do have- a(n) 54 . Among the things that I didnt have was 55 in the little wooden house. But because of her 56 , I spent many hours beside a kerosene lamp(煤油灯) reading Shakespeare. Miss Bessie introduced me 57 a wonderful world of poems and
56、 stories. She led me to 58 that I could write poems as well as Shakespeare.So I read 59 Miss Bessie told me to, and tried to remember the things she insisted that I store. Years later, her encouragement finally led to that lovely day when Miss Bessie dropped me a note 60 “Im so proud to read your ar
57、ticle in The Times.”41. A. amusing B. towering C. interesting D. exciting42. A. more thanB. less than C. better than D. worse than43. A. academy B. homeworkC. race D. discipline 44. A. make use of B. make fun of C. make sense of D. make light of45. A. evenB. stillC. everD. yet46. A. allowedB. forced
58、C. turnedD. encouraged47. A. happinessB. futureC. familyD. mistake48. A. catch up withB. come up with C. keep up withD. put up with49. A. So B. And C. BecauseD. As50. A. always B. merelyC. sometimesD. almost51. A. characterB. health C. developmentD. performance52. A. colourfulB. modernC. informalD.
59、used53. A. pattedB. hitC. struck D. tapped54. A. houseB. overcoatC. radio D. brain55. A. moneyB. electricityC. waterD. gas56. A. inspirationB. angerC. curiosity D. sponsorship57. A. to B. in C. ofD. about58. A. imagineB. believeC. dreamD. insist59. A. wheneverB. wherever C. whicheverD. whatever60. A
60、. writingB. printingC. saying D. speaking第卷注意：将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。第二节 语法填空 (共10小题；每小题I.5分，满分15分)阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。I was in the ninth year when I began to suffer depression. My parents noticed but felt that since Id always been 61 good child, this was temporary. 62 (fortunate), it
61、 was not to be so. I didnt have friends. Hardly could I share my problems. Deep worry began to destroy my 63 (confident). Finally I refused to attend classes, 64 (shut) myself in my room for hours.The examination was approaching, but I simply didnt care. My parents and teachers were surprised 65 my
62、bad performance. One morning, after a particularly severe lecture from my father, I stood at the school gate, 66 (depress). Then as the other students marched to their classrooms, our headmaster called me. The next forty-five minutes was one of 67 (precious) moments in my life. She said she 68 ( not
63、ice) a big change in me and wondered why. At first she took my hands in 69 (she) and listened patiently as I mentioned my worries. Then she hugged me as I wept. Months of frustration and loneliness disappeared in her motherly hug.No one had tried to understand what the real problem was except the he
64、admaster, 70 helped me out simply by listening and hugging.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I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。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。修改:在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。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。
65、Dear Sir or Madam,Ive learned from the newspaper that your company is looking for a receptionist. Im very interesting in the job and Id like to apply to the position. First of all, allow me to introduce myself. I had just graduated from senior high school and taken the College Entrance Examination.
66、I want to find out a part-time job in the summer. Im 18 years old and have good knowledge of English, especial in terms of speaking and listening. In fact, I won the first prize in the English speech competition hold in our school last year. Besides, Im quite easy-going but therefore very popular am
67、ong my classmate.I sincerely hope you can give us a chance. Im looking forward to your early reply. Yours sincerely, Li Hua第二节 书面表达（满分25分）假如你是高三学生李华，得知你的美国笔友Peter被Harvard(哈佛大学)录取，请你给他写一封电子邮件。要点如下：1. 表示祝贺且备受鼓舞；2. 介绍自己目前的学习情况；3. 请教学习方法。注意：1. 词数100左右； 2. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总数； 3. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。Dear Peter， I have received your e-mail. _