1、宁国中学20122013学年度第一学期高三年级期中考试英语试题本试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟本试卷分为第卷（选择题）和第卷（非选择题）两部分第卷第一部分 听力 （共20小题，每小题15分，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. What does the man think of the suggestion?A. He agrees. B. He opposes. C.
2、 He has no idea.2. How many students got prizes?A. Seven. B. Ten. C. Twenty-eight.3. Whats the probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Classmates. B. Teacher and student. C. Shop assistant and customer.4. Where does the dialogue take place?A. At a restaurant. B. At the doctors. C. In a cof
3、fee shop.5. What can we learn from the conversation?A. The professor was nervous to have class.B. Everyone was afraid to be called on by the professor.C. The man felt happy when the professor called on him.第二节（共15小题，每小题15分，满分225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
4、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. Where are the speakers probably talking?A .In an office .B. In a shop. C. At Jims home.7. What volunteer job will the man do?A. Write stories for children. B. Take care of children. C. Give lessons to children.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8. How l
5、arge is the buyers family?A. It consists of a couple and four children.B. It includes a man and his wife.C. It has four members.9. How does the man learn about the house?A. He reads about it in the newspaper.B. He sees it on South Florida Street.C. His wife tells him about it.10. Whats the man most
6、worried about?A. The size of the house.B. The appearance of the house.C. The down payment on the house.听第8段材料，回答第11至14题。11. What is the man planning to do with his friends?A. Watch a football game.B. Go for a drive and have a picnic.C. See a movie and have dinner.12. Why cant the woman go with them
7、at the beginning?A. She has to study for an exam.B. She has to attend a party.C. She doesnt have enough money.13. How is the woman getting to the activity?A. Shes driving her car.B. The man will pick her up.C. Shes taking the bus.14. When does the woman want to be back?A. At 10:30 p.m. B. At 11:30 p
8、.m. C. At midnight.听第9段材料，回答第15至17题。15. What did the woman spend much time doing in her honeymoon?A. Queuing. B. Waiting for bus. C. Looking for hotels.16. Where did the man go for holiday?A. To Florida B. To Bali Islands. C. To Paris.17. What didnt the man do there?A. He didnt go diving.B. He didnt
9、 play table tennis.C. He didnt take photos in the ocean.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。18. Who are the listeners?A. Patients. B. Visitors. C. Nurses.19. When can visitors see patients?A. At 2:00 p.m. B. At 5:30 p.m. C. At 7:30 p.m.20. What is the purpose of the speech?A. To introduce the radio program.B. To welc
10、ome new patients.C. To announce the hospital rules.第二部分 英语知识应用（共两节，满分35分） 第一节 语法和词汇知识（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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 21. He has _ eight-year-old son who has _ gift for playing the piano.A. a, a B. an, the C. an, a D. the, a22. _ with enough equipment for the experiment,
11、 they are expecting to finish it as soon as possible.A. Supplied B. To be supplied C. Supplying D. To supplied 23. Early _ the morning of May 1, we started off _ the mountain village.A. in, for B. in, to C. on, / D. on, for24. -Why dont we come to that room to have a meeting?-It _.A. has repaired B.
12、 is repaired C. is being repaired D. would be repaired.25. -Im worried about the examination. -_.A. Youll make it B. No trouble at allC. Well done D. Not at all26. John went to the hospital alone. If he _ me about it, I would have gone with him.A. should tell B. tells C. told D. had told27. -How was
13、 your job interview? -Oh, I couldnt feel _. I was very nervous.A. better B. worse C. easier D. happier28. This company is asked to make its accounts _ for its staff to monitor the use of money.A. transparent B. reasonable C. secure D. formal29. The fact disappointed many people _ Liu Xiang was injur
14、ed again in London Olympic Games.A. what B. which C. that D. though30. -What about the package of food? -Youd better _ it at the service counter before entering the bookstore.A. allocate B. purchase C. deposit D. postpone31. The result turned out to be good, _ was better than we could expect.A. what
15、 B. which C. that D. it32. Try _ she might, she couldnt get it done.A. if B. when C. since D. as33. _the weather will be like tomorrow, well go surfing.A. No matter how B. No matter whats C. No matter what D. No matter if34. I found _ very difficult to learn maths well.A. what B. it C. that D. this3
16、5. Mark_havehurried.Afterdrivingattopspeed,hearrivedhalfanhourearlyA.needntB.wouldntC.mustntD.couldnt 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3655各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中选出能填人相应空白处的最佳选项。并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Children of nude model upset by dads unusual part-time job Wang Xuzhong, 84, never thought his
17、children would disown(脱离关系) him because of his part-time job as a nude model(裸模) at universities. Wang, along with many other _36_ residents without stable incomes, has found that _37_ modeling can be a good job but also a secret that can never be shared with _38_. Wangs wife 39 15 years ago and his
18、 youngest son passed away in 2007. Gray-haired _40_ in good health, he lives _41_ and relies on his monthly pension of 800 yuan ($130) in Chengdu in Southwest Chinas Sichuan province. His oldest son visits him once a week, 42 clean clothes and some food. His two daughters 43 him once in month. We ar
19、e not close, he said. 44 lonely at home, he began work in April as a model at universities after 45 introduced by a friend. His new job requires him to hold a 46 , naked, for 45 minutes in front of students, for which he is paid 60 to 100 yuan an hour. He 47 about 1,400 yuan a month. Wang worked as
20、a tailor until 2002 when he closed his shop 48 he found the work too tiring. Now I am modeling for art, and it brings 49 happiness than ever. Its a career deserving 50 , he said, adding that the extra income 51 him to buy more shrimps, his favorite food.During breaks, he dresses and strolls around t
21、he classroom 52 the students draw him. Im quite 53 and happy to see excellent work, 54 makes me feel valuable, a feeling I did not have before taking this job. But this sentiment is not shared by his _55who changed the lock at his house to keep his father out and who rejected visits by his father on
22、 learning about his new job.36. A. senior B. young C. old D. junior 37. A. old B. man C. nude D. Woman38. A. friends B. family C. relatives D. sons 39. A. was dead B. was dying C. had died D. died40. A. so B. and C. but D. or41. A. alone B. lonely C. dependently D. independently 42. A. carryingB. fe
23、tching C. taking D. bringing 43. A. watch B. see C. observe D. detect 44. A. Feeling B. To feel C. Felt D. Feel 45. A. was B. is C. been D. being 46. A. position B. gesture C. situation D. pose 47. A. earns B. pays C. borrows D. lends 48. A. when B. because C. though D. unless49. A. less B. more C.
24、fewer D. little 50. A. respect B. money C. time D. disown 51. A. makes B. lets C. has D. allows52. A. to watch B. watch C. watching D. watched 53. A. interested B. disappointed C. satisfied D. excited 54. A. what B. it C. that D. which55. A. residents B. children C. son D. daughter第三部分：阅读理解(共20小题；每小
25、题2分, 满分40分) 阅读下列短文, 然后从各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中, 选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。ACharlie Stowe waited until he heard his mother snore before he got out of bed. Even then he moved with caution and tiptoed to the window. The front of the house was irregular, so that it was possible to see a light burning in his mother
26、s room. But now all the windows were darkCharlie Stowe was frightened. But the thought of the tobacconists shop which his father kept down a dozen wooden stairs drew him on. He was twelve deep below, and the little shop lay under a thin layer of stale smoke which would completely cover up his crime.
27、 That it was a crime to steal some of his fathers stock. Charlie Stowe had no doubt, but he did not love his father, his father was unreal to him, a shadowy figure, pale, thin, indefinite, who noticed him only occasionally and left even punishment to his mother. For his mother he left a strong love,
28、 from her speech he judged her the friend of everyone. But his fathers affection and dislike were as indefinite as his movements. Tonight he had said he would be in Norwich, and yet you never knew. Charlie Stowe had no sense of safety as he crept down the wooden stairs. At the bottom of the stairs h
29、e came out quite suddenly into a little shop. It was too dark to see his way, and he did not dare touch the switch. For half a minute he sat in despair on the bottom step with his chin in his hands. Then the regular movement of the searchlight was reflected through an upper window and the boy had ti
30、me to fix in memory the pile of cigarettes, the counter, and the small hole under it. The footsteps of a policeman on the pavement made him grab the first packet to his hand and dive for the hole. A light shoe along the floor and a hand tried the door, then the footsteps passed, and Charlie hid in t
31、he darkness.At last he got the courage back by telling himself in his strangely adult way that if he were caught now there was nothing to be done about it, and he might as well have his smoke. He put a cigarette in his mouth and then remembered that he had no matches.56. Charlie was frightened becau
32、se_ .A. he was going to steal a cigarette B. the boys at school might laugh at himC. he had never smoked a cigarette before D. his father was waiting downstairs57. How did Charlie feel about his father?_ .A. He was a little jealous of him B. He always felt safe with him C. He used to like him very m
33、uch D. He thought he was unpredictable58. As soon as he went into the shop, Charlie_A. switched the light on B. didnt care about safetyC. sat down on the stairs D. could see the cigarette59. What did Charlie do when he heard the policeman?_A. He ran back to the upstairs. B. He hid under the counter.
34、C. He put the cigarettes down. D. He tried to get out of the door.BWhen you are being interviewed for a job, remember that it is normal for many people to be nervous, particularly in such a stress-producing situation. There are plenty of job-indeed, probably most-where a little nervousness isnt look
35、ed at askance. It does help to dry a damp brow or a clammy hand just before meeting the interviewer, but otherwise, dont be too concerned about the outward manifestations of you nervousness. Experienced interviewers will discount most physical signs of nervousness. The only one that people have a ha
36、rd time ignoring is a fidgety hand. Interviewees who constantly twist their hands or make movements that are dramatically distracting are calling to their nervousness.Remember that interviewers talk to people in order to hire, not because they enjoy embarrassing uneasy applicants. One way to overcom
37、e a flustered feeling, or “butterflies in the stomach”, is to note that interviewers want to hire people who have something to offer the company. If interviewers think you will fit into their organization, you will be the one who is sough after. Its almost as if you are interviewing them to see if t
38、hey are good enough for you.60. According to the passage, the outward sign of nervousness that most attracts the attention of interviews is_. A. clammy hands B. a jittery stomachC. restless hand gestures D. a damp brow61. An interviewer is someone who_. A. seeks facts from prospective employeesB. en
39、joys embarrassing uneasy applicantsC. discounts physical signs of nervousnessD. always overcomes a flustered feeling62. It can be inferred from the passage that overcoming nervousness is a matter of _.A. being dramatic and aggressive and destroying your confidenceB. wiping your head and hands before
40、 entering the interview roomC. realizing that interviews are two-sided and making the most of itD. taking several tranquilizers or having some sugar before interview63. “butterflies in the stomach” means_.A. stomach disease B. bringing up foodC. a happy feeling D. a nervous feelingCDiamond value is
41、based on four characteristics: carat, color, clarity, and cut. A diamonds size is measured by carat weight. There are 100 points in a carat and 142 carats in an ounce. Each point above one carat is more valuable than each point below one carat. Thus a stone that weighs more than one carat is more va
42、luable per point than a stone that is smaller than one carat.The scale used for rating a diamonds color begins with “D”, which means the stone is absolutely colorless and therefore most valuable. “E” and “F” are almost colorless. All three are good for investments. A stone rated between “G” and “J”
43、is good for jewelry. After that the stones take on a slightly yellowish color, which gets deeper as the grade declines.The clarity of a stone is determined by its lack of carbon spots, inner flaws, and surface blemishes. While most of these are invisible to the unaided eye, they do affect the diamon
44、ds brilliance. For jewelry, a diamond rated WS1(very slight imperfections) is as closed to flawless as one will find. After that the scale goes to WS2，VS1，VS2,S11,S12, 11,12 and so on.The final characteristic is cut. When shaped （round, oval, emerald, marquise, pear, or heart）, the diamond should be
45、 faceted so that light is directed into the depths of the prism（棱镜） and the reflected outward again. A well-cut diamond will separate the light into different colors when reflected. Only stones of similar shape are more reflective qualities compared, as some shapes are more reflective than others. F
46、or example, the round shape is the most reflective.64. The passage is mainly about_A. buying diamonds for jewelry B. tips on diamonds investmentC. how to judge an expensive diamond D. qualities affecting diamonds value65. What can be said about a one-carat diamond? _.A. It can be called a 142-ounce
47、diamondB. It costs twice as much as a smaller oneC. It also can be described as 100 pointsD. It has the same quality as a 0.5C diamond66.A stone that has no color at all is rated _A. A B. D C. J D. Z 67. Clarity of a stone _A. affects the diamonds brilliance B. is determinedly imperfectionsC. is inv
48、isible to the unaided eye D. has spots, flaw and blemishesDDo you intend to study at American University? It takes a long time to get accepted at most American schools, perhaps as much as a year. Thats why you should start choosing a school as soon as possible. Its also a good idea to apply to sever
49、al different institutions, so that youll have a better chance of acceptance at one. You should start looking for information now, because the more information you have about each college, the better choice you can make.There are two good ways to get information you need. One is a general reference b
50、ook, called Guide to American Colleges and Universities. The other food source of information is the catalogue published by each school.You can study the general guide in almost any American library. This book has many useful statistics, such as the number of students, the average test scores for pe
51、ople accepted to the school, the number of books in the library, and the number of faculty members. You can also find the address of each school in this book.Although the general guidebook has helpful information, some of the facts may be out-of-date. For instance, many schools raise their tuition e
52、very year. Since youll need to know what your education will cost, out-of-date information will not be good enough. Also, schools sometimes chance their requirements for entrance. To be sure that you are getting current information, write to the university and ask for its catalogue. The catalogue no
53、t only has more detailed information. For instance, the catalogue can tell you if there is a special foreign student advisor, what kind of courses are offered, and what kind of housing is available. Some universities have dormitories, but at others you have to find own place to live.With all of this
54、 information, you should be able to pick out several good schools.68. What was the main topic of this talk? _.A. Sources of information about US universitiesB. The difference between colleges and universitiesC. Different kinds of American universitiesD. How to get accepted at an American university6
55、9. What can you find in a general guide to Universities? _ .A. Definitions of current slang expressionsB. Statistics about the American economyC. Addresses, student number of the schoolsD. The highest and lowest scores for entry70. According to the speaker, what is one reason you should write for a
56、catalogue? _A. Catalogue give the names of the faculty members.B. Information in catalogue is current and detailed.C. Addresses are given for the dormitories.D. There are too many details in the guidebook.71. What information is NOT included in a catalogue?A. The courses offered that year B. The sco
57、res students need gainC. How much money will be paid D. Whether dormitories available EEnglands highest main-line railway station hangs on to life by a thread: deserted and unmanned since it was officially closed in 1970. Dents, situated high in the hills of Yorkshire, wakes up on six summer weekend
58、s each year, when a special charter train unloads walkers, highest station to its platforms. But even this limited existence may soon be brought to an end. Dent station is situated on the settle to Carlisle railway line, said to be the most scenic in the country. But no amount of scenic beauty can s
59、ave the line from the British Rails cash problems.This year, for the sake of economy, the express trains which used to pass through Dent station have been put to another route.It is now an open secret that British Rail sees no future for this railway line. Most of its trains disappeared some times a
60、go. Bridge, built on a grand scale a century ago, is falling down. It is not alone. Half a dozen railway routes in the North of England are facing a similar threat. The problem is a worn out system and an almost total lack of cash to repair it. Bridges and tunnels are showing their ages, the wooden
61、supports for the tracks are rotting and engines and coaches are getting old.On major lines between large cities, the problem is not too bad. These lines still make a profit and cash can be found to maintain them. But on the country branch line, the story is different. As track wears out, it is not r
62、eplaced. Instead speed limits are introduced, making the journey longer than necessary and discouraging customers.If a bridge is dangerous, there is often one thing for British Rail to do: go out and find money from anther source. This is exactly what it did a few months ago when a bridge at bridlin
63、g station was threatening to fall down. Repairs were estimated at 200,000 pounds just for one bridge and British Rail was delighted and rather surprised when two local councils offered half that amount between them.72. Since 1970 Dent station has been used _A. only by some hill walkers B. only by so
64、me local peopleC. only for a part of each year D. only in all the summer days73. Of all the railway routes in British the one which passes through Dent _. A. carries the greatest number of touristsB. is the most expensive number of touristsC. is the most historic and money-raising routeD. passes thr
65、ough the most attractive countryside74. The most urgent problem for many country railway lines is that of _A. repairing stations B. repairing enginesC. rebuilding bridges D. renewing coaches75. In order to improve the financial situation of the country railway lines, British Rail should _ .A. increa
66、se the fares and tickets B. appeal to some local councilsC. introduce more speed limits D. reduce scale of maintenance第卷 (共35分)第四部分：写作(共两节, 满分35分) 第一节: 任务型读写(共10小题；每空1分, 满分10分)阅读下列短文, 根据所读内容在文章后的表格中填入恰当的单词。注意：表格中的每个空格只填1个单词。Teaching kids to fish sometimes puzzles us parents. Now Id like to give you
67、a few tips.First of all, start them young.Get them in a boat, or on a pier(码头), or on the bank at as young an age as you possibly can. Obviously this means being extremely conscious about their safety. Whatever you do, DONT plan on any fishing yourself. If fishing is going to happen, the fishing wil
68、l be done by the kids with your help! This lets you pay attention to them and not ignore them while you fish.Next, make sure you plan the first trips to someplace where you can actually catch a lot of fish. At this point, it doesnt matter what kind or how big, just make sure they can catch some. A s
69、mall childs patience is very short, and waiting 30 minutes for a bite will turn them off in a hurry. You may need to go to a small pond where the fish are dying to eat bread balls. Any type of fish will do. Remember, this is for them, not for you.As they fish, cheer for every fish they catch. Make a
70、 really big deal out of it. Take pictures. And if its possible, take some home to clean. Let the child help you clean with a table knife, so he cant get hurt.Make sure he makes and sees the connection from catching to cleaning to cooking. As soon as you have the fish cleaned, its into the kitchen to
71、 start cooking. Make him flour and cornmeal the fish. Let him see the fish cooking, and talk about how good they are. Then when its ready, make sure you brag（吹嘘） on the fact that he (or she ) caught these fish, and “arent they good?”In this way, Im sure your kids will be interested in fishing and go
72、od at fishing.Title: Teach a kid to fishStart them youngBe aware of (76)_Plan a fishing trip for the (77)_ not for yourself.Plan the first fishing (78)_Choose places where the kids can catch fish easily because a small childs patience doesnt (79)_ long. Regardless of (不管)the kind and (80)_ of fish.C
73、heer for every fish they catchMake a big deal out of it.Take pictures. Take some home and let the child help to clean with a table knife to avoid (81)_ hurt.(82)_ the fish they catch(83)_him to flour and cornmeal the fish.Let him see the fish cooking.Talk about how good they are.(84)_Make them (85)_
74、 in and good at fishing.第二节: 书面表达 （满分25分） 假设你是某英语报刊“heart to heart”栏目的编辑，负责回复读者来信，要求根据来信内容对读者进行安慰与鼓励，并对其“学得很累”和“感到孤独”的状态提出建议。 Dear editor, Im a Senior-3 student. I failed in an exam again but my goal is to enter one of the top universities. However, now I find I cannot study as hard as before and easily feel tired. I also feel lonely sometimes. What am I to do? Grace 学校 姓名 班级 号码 密封线20122013学年度第一学期高三年级期中考试英语答题卷第四部分：写作(共两节, 满分35分) 第一节: 任务型读写(共10小题；每空1分, 满分10分)76. 77. 78. 79. 80. 81. 82. 83. 84. 85. 第二节: 书面表达 （满分25分）
