1、尤溪文公高级中学2014-2015学年（上）高三英语半期考试题（时间：120分钟；满分：150分；命题：林先赞；审核：高三英语备课组）第卷（选择题共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。每段对话仅读一遍。1 What does the woman fail to do ?A. Do her work. B. Take activities. C. Take care of her family. 2. What does the man like to collect ?A. Coins. B. Magazines. C.
2、 Paintings.3. What can we learn about the two speakers ?A. They cant book the air tickets. B. They have booked the tickets.C. They have missed the flight.4. Where most probably are the speakers ?A. On a train. B. In a car. C. On a plane.5. Where will the speakers meet ?A. At the station. B. At the c
3、inema. C. At the church.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，每段对话或独白读两遍。听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7题。6. What will Sophie do tonight ?A. Look after her brother. B. Buy some videos. C. Go out with her parents.7. Why was the man annoyed with Sophie ?A. She didnt make a sincere apology. B. She didnt come to his hou
4、se on time. C. She didnt say sorry to him.听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9题。8. What is the main topic of the conversation ?A. City life. B. Life abroad C. The climate in California.9. Where does the man come from ?A. Japan. B. Canada. C. Britain.听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12题。10. Where is the woman ?A. At the first crossing. B.
5、 At the traffic lights. C. At the bus stop.11. Where is Guangming Park ?A. At the first crossing. B. On the other side of Baiyun Road. C. At the corner of Baiyun and Jianshe Road.12. How can the woman get to the park when she comes to Baiyun Road ?A. Turn right and go straight. B. Turn left and walk
6、s two blocks.C. Go along the first crossing for a few minutes.听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16题。13. How much pocket money does Lily get a month ?A. About 5 pounds. B. About 15 pounds. C. About 20 pounds.14. Why does Lily want more pocket money ?A. To get as much as her friends. B. To buy some clothes. C. To pay fo
7、r music lessons.15. When can Lily have more pocket money ?A. When she proves good at her school work. B. When she no longer argues with her mum.C. When she is mature（成熟的）in her mothers eyes.16. What does David suggest Lily do ?A. Have a discussion with her mum. B. Help her mum with housework. C. Sit
8、 down and wait calmly.听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20题。17. What is the passage mainly about ?A. Knockoffs(名牌仿制品) in Hong Kong. B. Ways to avoid being cheated. C. Shopping in Hong Kong.18. What is the only thing that can limit a shopper in Hong Kong ?A. His personal interest. B. How much money he actually has. C.
9、The quality of the goods.19. What should people be cautious about when shopping in Hong Kong ?A. Personal security. B. Property（财产） safety. C. Behavior.20. What can we learn about stores with QTS symbols from the passage ?A. They generally have dishonest shoppers.B. They guarantee the quality of the
10、ir services.C. They often steal customers money.第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）从A、B、C、D四个中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。21. Wouldnt it be _ wonderful world if all nations lived in _ peace with one another?A. a; / B. the ; / C. a ; the D. the ; the 22. The young man got lost in the city. It seems
11、 that he is not familiar with the _.A. situation B. condition C. surroundings D. environment23. With more attention being paid to _our environment, the number of endangered rare animals and plants that _is decreasing. A. protect; are dying away B. protecting; are dying out C. preventing; have died o
12、ff D. to prevent; have died down24. Once a decision has been made, all of us should _ it and do our best to follow it. A. object to B. refer to C. devote to D. stick to 25. What a table ! Ive never seen such a thing before. It is _ it is long. A. half not as wide as B. wide not as half as C. not hal
13、f as wide as D. as wide as not half26. Lucy has _ all of the goals she set for herself in high school and is ready for new challenges at university.A. acquired B. finished C. concluded D. achieved 27. She started as an office junior, and _ became the director of the whole company.A. in surprise B. i
14、n return C. in turn D. in time28. -Have you thought of the topic for the composition ? -Not yet, I _ it very carefully , but I havent decided. A. will consider B. have been considering C. had considered D. was considering29. Dont take a chance to do violence to the law. If you did, you could never _
15、it. A. get away from B. break away from C. do away with D. get away with 30. -What do you say if we combine our two businesses for more profit? -_. A. It cant be better B. I dont think so C. I think it is not OK D. I cant say anything 31. His lack of professional knowledge _ the failure of the exper
16、iment. A. counted on B. explained to C. accounted for D. contributed in32. I havent got the reference book yet, but Ill have a test on the subject next month. Dont worry. You_ have it by Friday. A. could B. may C. must D. shall 33. It was so dark in the cinema that I could hardly _my friend.A. turn
17、out B. bring out C. call out D. pick out34. He has a belief in heart _ he can achieve his dreams, _ pushes him to succeed. A. that ; that B. that ; which C. what ; which D. what ; that35. We always keep _ spare paper, in case we run out. A. too much B. a number of C. plenty of D. a good many 第二节 完型填
18、空（共20小题；每小题15分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从3655各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。 Although I love my life, it hasnt been a lot of fun as Ive been ill for 28 years.Music has always been a great love of mine and, in my 20s, when my 36 was more manageable , I 37 ten years as a professional singer in restaurants, pl
19、aying and singing folk songs. 38 that was years ago and times have changed. 39 I live with mother on a country farm.Two years ago, I decided that I would need to have some kind of extra work to 40 my disability pension (残疾抚恤金). 41 I needed to sleep in the afternoons, I was limited in my 42 . I decid
20、ed that I would consider 43 to singing in restaurants.My family are all musicians, so I was 44 when I went into our local music store. I explained that I wanted to sing again but using recorded karaoke music. I knew that discs were very expensive and I really didnt have a lot of 45 to get started. A
21、nd 46 you find only three to four songs out of ten on a disc that you can 47 use. When I told the owner of the shop about my 48 ; he gave me a long thoughtful 49 . “This means a lot to you, doesnt it?” he said. “Come with me.” He led me 50 the crowded shop and to a bench with a large professional ka
22、raoke box on it. He placed his large hand 51 on his treasure and said, “I have 800 karaoke songs in here. You can take your 52 and Ill record them for you. That should get you started.” I 53 . Thanking him, I made a time with him to listen to all the songs and choose 54 that I could sing. I have com
23、e full circle with his help. His 55 still warms my heart and makes me do just that bit extra, when I have the chance. 36. A. loneliness B. sadness C. tiredness D. sickness37. A. set B. enjoyed C. kept D. shared 38. A. Gladly B. Eventually C. Unfortunately D. Surprisingly 39. A. Now B. Then C. Someti
24、me D. Meanwhile 40. A. add up to B. make up for C. get rid of D. take advantage of 41. A. If B. As C. Though D. Before 42. A. movement B. condition C. choices D. positions 43. A. reaching out B. living up C. getting on D. going back 44. A. recognized B. interviewed C. found D. invited 45. A. money B
25、. time C. energy D. knowledge 46. A. thus B. once C. seldom D. often 47. A. actually B. hardly C. nearly D. formerly 48. A. job B. family C. idea D. offer 49. A. face B. view C. look D. sight 50. A. over B. along C. towards D. through 51. A. unhappily B. lovingly C. pitifully D. gratefully 52. A. pi
26、ck B. turn C. role D. step 53. A. had to cry B. ought to cry C. should have cried D. could have cried 54. A. more B. the ones C. few D. the rest 55. A. courage B. devotion C. kindness D. trust 第三部分：阅读理解（共20小题，每题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“I Went Skydiving at 84!”As a young girl gro
27、wing up in the 1930s, I always wanted to fly a plane, but back then it was almost unheard of for a woman to do that. I got a taste of that dream in 2011, when my husband arranged for me to ride in a hot air balloon for my birthday. But the experience turned out to be very dull. Around that time, I t
28、old my husband that I wanted to skydive. So when our retirement community（社区）announced that they were having an essay competition and the topic was an experience of a lifetime that you wanted to have, I decided to write about my dream.In the essay, I wrote about my desire to skydive, stating George
29、Brush Sr. did it at age 80. Why not me? I was just 84 and in pretty good health. A year went by and I heard nothing. But then at a community party in late April 2009, they announced that I was one of the winners. I just couldnt believe it. Inspired by this, I decided to realize my dream, even though
30、 some of my family members and my doctor were against it.On June 11, 2009, nearly 40 of my family and friends gathered in the area close to where I would land while I headed up in the airplane. My instructor, Jay, guided me through the experience. The plane was the noisiest one I had ever been in, b
31、ut I wasnt frightenedI was really just looking forward to the experience. When we reached 13,000 feet, Jay instructed me to throw myself out of the plane. When we first hit the air, the wind was so strong that I could hardly breathe. For a second I thought, “What have I gotten myself into?” But then
32、 everything got calmer. We were in a free fall for about a minute before Jay opened the parachute（降落伞）, then we just floated downward for about five minutes. Being up in the clouds and looking at the view below was unlike anything I have ever feltmuch better than the hot air balloon. I was just enjo
33、ying it.Skydiving was really one of the greatest experiences of my life. I hope other people will look at me and realize that you dont stop living just because you are 84 years old. If theres something you want to experience, look into it. If its something that is possible, make it happen.56. What h
34、appened to the author in 2001?A. She flew an airplaneB. She entered a competitionC. She went on a hot air balloon rideD. She moved into a retirement community57. The author mentioned George Bush Sr. in her essay to .A. build up her own reputationB. show her admiration for himC. compare their health
35、conditionD. make her argument persuasive58. How did the author feel immediately after she jumped out of the plane?A. Excited B. Scared C. Nervous D. Regretful59. What did the author enjoy most when she was skydiving?A. The beautiful clouds B. The wonderful viewC. The company of Jay D. The one-minute
36、 free fallBSince the 1970s, scientists have been searching for ways to link the brain with computers. Brain-computer interface(BCI) technology could help people with disabilities send commands to machines.Recently, two researchers, Jose Milan and Michele Tavella from the Federal Polytechnic school i
37、n Lausanne, Switzerland, demonstrated（展示）a small robotic wheelchair directed by a persons thoughts.In the laboratory, Tavella operated the wheelchair just by thinking about moving his left or right hand. He could even talk as he watched the vehicle and guided it with his thoughts.“Our brain has bill
38、ions of nerve cells. These send signals through the spinal cord （脊髓）to the muscles to give us the ability to move. But spinal cord injuries or other conditions can prevent these weak electrical signals from reaching the muscles,” Tavella says. “Our system allows disabled people to communicate with e
39、xternal（外面的）world and also to control devices.”The researchers designed a special cap for the user. This head cover picks up the signals from the scalp(头皮) and sends them to a computer. The computer interprets（翻译） the signals and commands the motorized wheelchair. The wheelchair also has two cameras
40、 that identify objects in its path. They help the computer react to commands from the brain. Prof. Milan, the team leader, says scientists keep improving the computer software that interprets brain signals and turns them into simple commands. “The practical possibilities that BCI technology offers t
41、o disabled people can be grouped in two categories: communication, and controlling devices. One example is this wheelchair.”He says his team has set two goals. One is testing with real patients, so as to prove that this is a technology they can benefit from. And the other is to guarantee that they c
42、an use the technology over long periods of time.60. How did Tavella operate the wheelchair in the laboratory? A. By controlling his muscles. B. By talking to the machine. C. By moving his hand. D. By using his mind.61. Which of the following shows the path of the signals described in Paragraph 5?A.
43、scalpcomputercapwheelchairB. computercapscalpwheelchairC. scalpcapcomputerwheelchairD. capcomputerscalpwheelchair62. The team will test with real patients to _. A. make profits from them B. prove the technology useful to themC. make them live longer D. learn about their physical condition63. Which o
44、f the following would be the best title for the text?A. Switzerland, the BCI Research CenterB. New Findings About How the Human Brain WorksC. BCI Could Mean More Freedom for the DisabledD. Robotic Vehicles Could Help to Cure Brain InjuriesCDiana Jacobs thought her family had a workable plan to pay f
45、or college for her 21-year-old twin sons: a combination of savings, income, scholarships, and a modest amount of borrowing. Then her husband lost his job, and the plan fell apart. “I have two kids in college, and I want to say come home, but at the same time I want to provide them with a good educat
46、ion,” says Jacobs.The Jacobs family did work out a solution: They asked and received more aid from the schools, and each son increased his borrowing to the maximum amount through the federal loan (贷款) program. They will each graduate with $20,000 of debt, but at least they will be able to finish sch
47、ool. With unemployment rising, financial aid administrators expect to hear more families like the Jacobs. More students are applying for aid, and more families expect to need student loans. College administrators are concerned that they will not have enough aid money to go around. At the same time,
48、tuition（学费）continues to rise. A report from the National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education found that college tuition and fees increased 439% from 1982 to 2007, while average family income rose just 147%. Student borrowing has more than doubled in the last decade, “If we go on this way f
49、or another 25years, we wont have an affordable system of higher education,” says Patrick M. Callan, president of the center. “The middle class families have been financing it through debt. They will send kids to college whatever it takes, even if that means a huge amount of debt.”Financial aid admin
50、istrators have been having a hard time as many companies decide that student loans are not profitable enough and have stopped making them. The good news, however, is that federal loans account for about three quarters of student borrowing, and the government says that money will flow uninterrupted.
51、64. How did the Jacobs manage to solve their problem?A. They asked their kids to come home. B. They borrowed $20,000 from the school. C. They encouraged their twin sons to do part-time jobs. D. They got help from the school and the federal government.65. Financial aid administrators believe that _.
52、A. more families will face the same problem as the Jacobses B. the government will receive more letters of complaint C. college tuition fees will double soon D. Americas unemployment will fall 66. What can we learn about the middle class families from the text? A. They blamed the government for the
53、tuition increase.B. Their income remained steady in the last decade. C. They will try their best to send kids to college.D. Their debts will be paid off within 25 years.67. According to the last paragraph, the government will . A. provide most students will scholarshipsB. dismiss some financial aid
54、administratorsC. stop the companies from making student loansD. go on providing financial support for college studentsDHowling is a behavior commonly observed among a wolf packAs pack animals, wolves work together to hunt and rely on howling as an important means of communication among each otherThe
55、re are different explanations of a wolfs howl and it appears that there may be more to discover One theory is that wolves howl to bond better togetherIts almost as if howling together helps the pack stay togetherPerhaps something similar to people feeling a sense of involvement with each other when
56、singing a song together But this theory may be wrong, explains Fred HHarrington, a professor who studies wolf behavior Indeed, there have been times when wolves have been seen one moment howling in a chorus, and the next, quarreling among each otherIt appears that usually the lowest-ranking members
57、of the pack may actually be “punished” for joining in the chorus at timesSo is howling a way to strengthen a social bond or just a way to reconfirm status among its members? Why do wolves howl for sure?What is clear, however, is that howling is often used among packmates to locate each otherHunting
58、grounds are distant and it happens that wolves may separate from one another at timesWhen this happens, howling appears to be an excellent means of gatheringHowling, interestingly, is a contagious behaviorWhen one wolf starts to howl, very likely others will followThis is often seen to occur in the
59、morning, as if wolves were doing some sort of “roll call” where wolves all howl together to report their presence68. What is the possible similarity between wolves howling together and humans singing in chorus?AThe act of calling each otherBThe sense of accomplishmentCThe act of hunting for somethin
60、gDThe sense of belonging to a group69. Why does Harrington think the “social bond” theory may be wrong?AWolves separate from each other after howlingBWolves tend to protect their hunting groundsCWolves sometimes have quarrels after howling togetherDWolves of low rank are encouraged to join in the ch
61、orus70. Researchers are sure that wolves often howl to_Ashow their ranks Bfind their companionsCreport the missing onesDexpress their loneliness71. “Howling is a contagious behavior”（in the last paragraph）means_Ahowling is a signal for huntingBhowling is a way of communicationChowling often occurs i
62、n the morningDhowling spreads from one to anotherEFeeling blue about the world ? “Cheer up” Says science writer Matt Ridley”The world has never been a better place to live in, and it will keep on getting better both for humans and for nature”Ridley calls himself a rational optimistrational（理性的）, bec
63、ause hes carefully weighed the evidence; optimistic, because that evidence shows human progress to be both unavoidable and goodAnd this is what hes set out to prove from a unique point of view in his most recent bookThe Rational OptimistHe views mankind as grand enterprise that on the whole, has don
64、e little but progress for 100,000 yearsHe backs his finding with hard facts gathered through years of researchHeres how he explains his views1) Shopping fuels inventionIt is reported that there are more than ten billion different products for sale in London aloneEven allowing for the many people who
65、 still live in poverty, our own generation has access to more nutritious food, more convenient transport, bigger houses, better ears, and of course, more pounds and dollars than any who lived before usThis will continue as long as we use these things to make other things. The more we specialize and
66、exchange, the better off well be2）Brilliant advancesOne reason we are richer, healthier, taller, cleverer, longer-lived and freer than ever before is that the four most basic human needs -food, clothing, fuel and shelter- have grown a lot cheaperTake one exampleIn 1800 a candle providing one hours l
67、ight cost six hours workIn the 1880s the same light from an oil lamp took 15 minutes work to pay forIn 1950 it was eight secondsToday its half second3）Lets not kill ourselves for climate changeMitigating（减轻） climate change could prove just as damaging to human welfare as climate change itselfA child
68、 that dies from indoor smoke in a village, where the use of fossil-fuel（化石燃料） electricity is forbidden by well - meaning members of green political movements trying to save the world, is just as great a tragedy as a child that dies in a flood caused by climate changeIf climate change proves to be mi
69、ld, but cutting carbon causes real pain, we may well find that we have stopped a nose - bleed by putting a tourniquet（止血带）around our necks72. What is the theme of Ridleys most recent book?AWeakness of human natureBConcern about climate changeCImportance of practical thinkingDOptimism about human pro
70、gress73. How does Ridley look at shopping? AIt encourages the creation of things BIt results in shortage of goods CIt demands more fossil fuels DIt causes a poverty problem74. The candle and lamp example is used to show that Aoil lamps give off more light than candles Bshortening working time brings
71、 about a happier life Cadvanced technology helps to produce better candles Dincreased production rate leads to lower cost of goods75. What does the last sentence of the passage imply? ACutting carbon is necessary in spite of the huge cost BOverreaction to climate change may be dangerous CPeoples hea
72、lth is closely related to climate change DCareless medical treatment may cause great painThe key to the Second Monthly Exam1-5: CABBB 6-10: AABCB 11-15: CACBC 16-20: ACBBB 21-25: ACBDC 26-30: DDBDA 31-35: CDDBC 36-40: DBCAB 41-45: BCDAA 46-50: DACCD 51-55: BADBC 56-59: CDDB 60-63: DCBC 64-67: DACD 6
73、8-71: DCBD 72-75: DADB 76. anything 77. clearly 78.kinds 79. success 80. teach81. that 82. without 83. limited 84.avoided 85. tellOne possible version:Good morning, everyone! It is my honor to be share with you my opinions on what to learn in senior high school.In the coming three years, our school
74、life will be challenging. Firstly, we should learn to learn efficiently. Personally, I used to try effective methods to achieve my academic goals. Developing a good habit is also of importance. It really benefited me a lot to preview lessons, get actively involved in class, and review what had been
75、taught after class.In addition, we should learn how to get along well with others. In school, I respected teachers and was friendly with classmates. It was with sincerity and faithfulness that we created a harmonious atmosphere.Finally, we should take part in sports and outdoor activities frequently
76、. They were really helpful to build up my body and enrich my school life.No pains no gains, I am sure that with your great efforts, you will enjoy a colorful and fruitful life here.Thank you!尤溪文公高级中学2014-2015学年（上）高三英语第二次月考试题班级_ 姓名 _ 座号 _ 考试号_答题卷第II卷（非选择题 共35分）第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节 短文填词（共10小题；每小题1分，满
77、分10分） People often say that gold and silver are the most valuable things in the world. But I dont think so. In my opinion, to read books is more valuable than 76 else. 76_ The old saying “To open a book is always helpful” 77 c shows us 77_how good it is to read a book. Books are our friends. They in
78、troduce us different 78 k of 78_knowledge. They lead us down the road to 79 (成功). 79_ Books are our teachers. They 80 t us truth, science, literature, 80_and philosophy of life. What matters most is 81 they increase our 81_knowledge, enlarge our experience, strengthen our character and do manyother
79、things which we can not do 82 them. 82_ We have to learn as long as we live. But our life is 83 (有限), and 83_the knowledge is boundless. There are many things which are quite necessaryto learn and there are also many which should be 84 (避免). 84_Books tell us what is good and what is evil. And only b
80、ooks can 85 t 85_the good from the bad. Therefore, to read more books is the best policy for us young students. 第二节 书面表达（满分25分）假定你是星光中学的高中毕业生李华，母校将为高一新生举办主题为“What to learn in senior high school?”的英语沙龙活动，特邀请你结合自身经历谈谈自己的体会。请根据以下提示准备一份英语发言稿。 1.学会学习：方法，习惯等； 2.学会做人：真诚，友善； 3.学会其他：考生自拟。注意：1.词数120左右；考室号 2.发言稿开头和结尾已给出，不须抄在答题卡上，不计入总次数。Good morning, everyone! It is my honor to be here to share with you my opinions on learn in senior high school._Thank you! _Good morning, everyone! It is my honor to be here to share with you my opinions on learn in senior high school. Thank you!