1、惠安三中2012届高三年（下）期中考英语科试卷第I卷（选择题 共115分）第一部分：听力（30分）第一节(共5小题；每小题l5分，满分75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 do probably?A. A cook. B. A saleman. C. A waiter. 2.Why cant the woman go to the west coast?A. She will start a n
2、ew job. B. She will taking a free training. C. She is busy with her new job. 3. Which programme is the man going to watch first?A. A moive. B. A soccer game. C. The evening news. 4. What does the woman mean?A. She would be worried about it if she were playing at the concert. B. She is surprised that
3、 the man dares to play at the concert. C. She doesnt think the man will do well at the conert tomorrow. 5. Where are the speakers most probably working?A. At the post office. B. At a newspaper office. C. At a supermarket. 第二节(共15小题；每小题l5分，满分225分)听下面5段对话。每段对话后有几个小题，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
4、每段对话前，你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。每段对话读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第67题。6.What does the man want the woman to do?A. Watch a movie with him. B. Go to a concert at London University. C. Eat out with him sometime next week. 7. Where are they going to meet?A. On Wednesday morning. B. On Wednesday evening. C.
5、On Friday evening. 听第7段材料，回答第89题。8. What are the speakers talking about?A. A trip to Sydney. B. Plans for the summer. C. Their work in the city. 9. What will the man do at night when he goes to camp?A. Sing and tell stories. B. Go swimming. C. Read some books. 听第8段材料，回答第1012题。10. Where did the man l
6、ive before?A. In Oak Creek apartments. B. In the dorm. C. In a house he rented. 11. Which of the following countries is mentioned in the conversation?A. Great Britain. B. Israel. C. Japan. 12. What can we know about the woman?A. She wants to know the mans roommates. B. She likes cooking very much. C
7、. She wants to practise her English. 听第9段材料，回答第1316题。13. Why does the man call the woman?A. To ask if shes got the tickets. B. To invite her out for an evening. C. To offer his help with her new flat. 14. How will the woman spend next Saturday afternoon?A. Watching a tennis match. B. Cleaning up the
8、 new flat. C. Visiting a friend with Maria. 15. What does the woman agree to do with the man next Saturday? A. To see a play. B. To attend a concert. C. To buy concert tickets.16. What can we learn from the conversation?A. The man has a very good memory. B. Maria has got all the tickets they need. C
9、. The concert begins at seven thirty.听第10段材料，回答第1720题。17. Which of the following influences the size of a wave according to the speaker?A. The strength of the wind. B. The thickness of the cloud. C. The size of the bay.18.If the winds speed is 120 kilometers per hour, what will be the usual height o
10、f the wave?A.About 20 meters. B. About 12 meters. C. About 34 meters. 19. Where did the giant wave in the Pacific Ocean occur?A. Off the coast of Japan. B. Off the coast of South Korea. C. Off the coast of the States. 20. What is the talk mainly about?A. The cause for waves. B. Beautiful waves. C. T
11、he destruction of the wave. 第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 单项选择（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）从、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上相应的题号填涂答案。21. Cooking calls for _ patience and time but it is _enjoyable experience.A. a; the B.不填; an C.the;an D.a;不填22.Please tell Jane she has won the first prize in the English contest
12、._ ! She never did so well before. A. Good luck B. Thats right C.Congratuations D. What a good surprise23._more attention and caring, the child wouldnt have become so selfish and naughty.A. Giving B. Given C. give D. To give24.The old man came to our restaurant so _that all of us were familiar with
13、him.A. frequently B.gradually C. fluently D. equally25. The area of Canada is larger than _ of any other country except Russia.A. it B. one C. that D. this 26.Nancy _ in the gym two or three times a week to keep her figure. A. makes out B. works out C. turns out D. wears out27.Mum, Ive got a headach
14、e. You_long, dear. Go out and take a break.A. had read B. have been reading C. are reading D. read28.The company designed a new car last month and about 500 cars of this type _in the factory next year. A. were produced B. will produce C. have been produced D. will be produced29._ that the country ha
15、d to start a huge rescue operation. A. So severe did the earthquake B. So severe the earthquake did C. So severe was the earthquake D. So severe the earthquake was30.It is _Tom often breaks the school rules_makes his teacher unsatisfied with him. A. what; that B.that; what C. that; that D. which; th
16、at31.Everybody likes to work with _ is reliable and easy to get on with. A. whom B. who C. whomever D. whoever32.Bob says he will never forget the time_hes spent working with us. A. which B. when C. where D. as 33.When Thanksgiving Day is _the corner, stores and supermarkets are busy with people.A.
17、around B.on C. with D. at34. He had to find a parttime job, for his family is too poor to _his educational expenses. A. save B. charge C. lend D. cover35.We like learning French, _we may never go to France. A. in case B. however C.even though D. since第二节完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（
18、A、B、C和D）中选出可以填入空白的最佳选项，并在答题卡上相应的题号填涂答案。The world always makes way for the dreamer.When I was twelve years old, my father took me to see Zig Zigler. I remember sitting in that dark hall listening to Mr. Zigler 36 everyones spirits up to the ceiling, I 37 there feeling like I could do anything. When w
19、e got to the car, I turned to my father and said, “Dad, I want to 38 people feel like that.” My father asked me 39 I meant. “I want to be a motivational speaker just like Mr. Zigler,” I replied. A（An） 40 was born.Recently, I began seeking my dream of motivating others. 41 a four-year relationship wi
20、th Fortune 100 Company 42 as a sales-trainer and ending as a regional sales manager, I left the company at the height of my 43 . Many people were 44 that I would leave after earning a six-figure income. And they asked 45 I would risk everything for a dream.I made my 46 to start my own company and le
21、ave my worryingless position after 47 a regional sales meeting. The vice-president of our company delivered a 48 that changed my life. He asked us, “If a god would offer you three wishes, what would they be?” After giving us a 49 to write down the three wishes, he then asked us, “Why do you need a 5
22、0 ?” I would never forget the power I felt at that moment. I realized that 51 I had accomplished in the past had prepared me for this moment. I was ready and didnt need a gods help to become a motivational speaker. A motivational speaker was 52 .Having made that decision, I was 53 tested. One week a
23、fter I gave notice, my husband was laid off from his job, and now we had no 54 . But I held fast to my dream. The wonder really began to happen. In a short time my husband found a better job. And I was able to book several 55 engagements with new customers. I discovered the incredible power of dream
24、s.36. A. riseB. blowC. putD. raise37. A. leftB. came C. arrivedD. slipped38. A. get B. hopeC. makeD. cheer39. A. that B. whatC. whichD. if40. A. dream B. ideaC. girlD. speak41. A. After B. BeforeC. BecauseD. While42. A. beginning B. workingC. actingD. regarding43. A. life B. love C. incomeD. career4
25、4.A. disappointed B. movedC. surprisedD. delighted45. A. when B. why C. ifD. how46. A. plan B. promiseC. decisionD. mind47. A. attending B.joiningC. enteringD. holding48. A. newspaper B. bookC. reportD. speech49. A. day B. momentC. secondD. week50.A. help B. job C. god D. company51. A. everything B.
26、 anythingC. nothingD. something52. A. alive B. deadC. missingD. born53. A. possibly B. frequentlyC. likelyD. immediately54. A. help B. harm C. incomeD. money55. A. selling B. speakingC. writingD. listening第三部分 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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。ALast yearI took a
27、sightseeing trip to Washington, DCI heard a voice say, “Can you help me?” When I turned around, I saw an elderly blind woman with her hand extendedImmediately, I pulled out all of my change and placed it on her hand without even looking at herBut the blind woman smiled and said, “I dont want your mo
28、neyI just need help finding the post office”In an instant, I realized what I had doneI acted with prejudiceI judged another person simply for what I assumed she had to beI hated what I saw in myselfThe thing I had forgotten about myself is that I am an immigrantI left Honduras and arrived in the US
29、at the age of 15I started my new life with two suitcases,my brother and sisterThrough the years, I have been a doorkeeper, cashier and pizza delivery driver among many other humble(卑微的)jobs, and eventually I became a network engineerIn my own life, I have experienced prejudiceI remember a timeat the
30、 age of 17when I was a bus boy , I heard a father tell his little boy that if he did not do well in school, he would end up like meBut now, living in my American middle-class lifestyle, it is too easy to forget my past, to forget who I am, where I have been, and to lose sight of where I want to be g
31、oingThat blind woman on the streets cured me of my blindnessShe reminded me of my belief in humility(谦虚)By the way, I helped that lady to the post officeI hope to thank her for the priceless lesson56.How did the writer give the blind woman money?AIn a modest way BIn a polite way CIn an impatient way
32、DIn a painful way57.According to the text, the writer_Astill lives a poor life Bwas busy with his workCwas born in Honduras Dwas a native of Washington DC58.According to the text, the author most probably agrees that one should_Abe nice to the elderly and the disabledBtry to experience different kin
33、ds of cultureCtreat others equally with love and respectDthink about ones past as often as possible59.What would be the best title of the text?AA priceless lesson BAn act of prejudice CA sightseeing trip DA humble(谦逊的)momentBCHICAGO (Reuters) - Smoking not only can wrinkle(起皱纹) the face and turn it
34、yellow - it can do the same to the whole body, researchers reported on Monday.The study, published in the Archives of Dermatology, shows that smoking affects the skin all over the body - even skin protected from the sun.We examined non-facial skin that was protected from the sun, and found that the
35、total number of packs of cigarettes smoked per day and the total years a person has smoked were linked with the amount of skin damage a person experienced, Dr. Yolanda Helfrich of the University of Michigan, who led the study, said in a statement. In participants older than 65 years, smokers had sig
36、nificantly more fine wrinkling than nonsmokers. Similar findings were seen in participants aged 45 to 65 years, Helfrichs team added in their report.The researchers tested 82 people, smokers and nonsmokers, taking pictures of the inner right arms. They ranged in age from 22 to 91 and half were smoke
37、rs. Independent judges decided how wrinkled each persons skin was.When skin is exposed to sunlight, notably(特别地)the face, it becomes coarse(粗糙的), wrinkled and discolored with a pale yellow tint(色彩), Helfrichs team wrote.Several previous studies have found that cigarette smoking contributes to premat
38、ure（过早的）skin aging as measured by facial wrinkles, the study said, but little has been done to measure the aging of skin not exposed to light.The report did not discuss the mechanism involved but previous research has found that cigarette smoke, among other things, causes blood vessels（血管）beneath th
39、e skin to constrict（紧缩）, reducing blood supply to the skin.Smoking can also damage the connective tissue that supports both the skin and the internal organs.60. The best title for this passage would be_.A. The danger of smoking B. A survey of smokersC. Quit smoking for health D. Smoking causes skin
40、aging 61. It can be inferred from the study _.A. smoking wont make skin protected from the sun ageB. smoking will do damage to skin rather than other organsC. smokers over 65 usually wont worry about their skinD. the age of smokers is not connected with the result of the test 62. From the passage sm
41、oking results in skin aging mainly because_.A. it will lower blood supply to skin. B. it can make you feel tired C. it can make skin come off D. it can make blood run faster63. The main purpose of the passage is to _.A. inform people about the result of the studyB. advise people to how to protect sk
42、in C. warn people not to smoke again. D. introduce a new way of avoid skin agingCWhy Melbourne? Having long lived in the shadow of Sydney, Melbourne has become a mecca(理想之地) for fashion and design and the cultural centre of Australia, with an enjoyable programme fo festivals._ :The city centres grid
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44、Where to eat: Melbourne is a paradise for gourmands(美食者), and its top chefs use fresh produce and have a talent for the experimental. But for something different, indulge your culinary senses with an Australian Wine Tour Company trip. Departing from the city centre daily, youll taste wines at four o
45、f the regions best vineyards. It costs 48 per person, including all wine tasting, lunch and a visit to Domaine Chandon(00613 9419 4444, .au).Where to stay: The Nunery is an old convent（女修道院）on the edge of the city. It has double rooms with breakfast from 54 per night (00 613 9419 8637, .au).How to g
46、et there: Qantas (0846 7747 767. .au) flies from Heathrow to Melbourne twice daily from 766 return, including taxes. More information Contact the official tourism site for Melbourne at Use the links below for more on.Destination guide: Melbourne.Click here for our Melbourne page.48 hours in Melbourn
47、e. 64.Which of the following can be a subtitle (副标题) for the second paragraph?A.When to come. B.How to book.C.What to see.D.What price to pay.65.To get more information about Hidden Secrets Tour, you should call _.A.00 613 9329 9665 B.00 613 9419 4444C.00 613 9419 8637 D.0845 7747 76766.If you are i
48、nterested in tasting Australian wines, you have to pay_.A.34 B.48 C.54 D.76667.The passage is written to _.A.tell readers how to travel in AustraliaB.inform readers about what to see in MelbourneC.introduce the history and culture about Australia D.offer tourists some information about MelbourneDPeo
49、ple fell in love with Elizabeth Taylor in 1944, when she starred in National Velvet-the story of Velvet Brown, a young girl who wins first place in a famous horse race, At first, the producers of the movie told Taylor that she was too small to play the part of Velvet. However, they waited for her fo
50、r a few months as she exercised and trainedand added three inches to her height in four months! Her acting in National Velvet is still considered the best by a child actress.Elizabeth Taylor was born in London in 1932. Her parents, both Americans, had moved there for business reasons. When World war
51、 II started, the Taylor moved to Beverly Hills, California, and there Elizabeth started acting in movies. After her success as a child star, Taylor had no trouble moving into adult(成人)roles and won twice for Best Actress: Butterfield 8 (1960) and Whos Afraid of Virginia Woolf ? (1966)Taylors fame(名声
52、)and popularity gave her a lot of power with the movie industry, so she was able to demand very high pay for her movies. In 1963, she received $1 million for her part in Cleopatrathe highest pay received by any star up to that time.Elizabeth Taylor is a legend (传奇人物) of our time. Like Velvet Brown i
53、n National Velvet, she has been lucky, she has beauty, fame and wealth. But she is also a hard worker. Taylor seldom acts in movies any more. Instead, she puts her time and efforts into her businesses, and into helping othersseveral years ago, she founded an organization that has raised more than $4
54、0 million for research and education.68. The producers didnt let Taylor play the part of Velvet at first because they thought she _.A. was small in size B. was too youngC. did not play well enough D. did not show much interest69. What Elizabeth Taylor and Velvet Brown had in common was that they wer
55、e both _.A. popular all their lives B. famous actressesC. suecessful when very young D. rich and kind-hearted70. Taylor became Best Actress at the age of .A. 12 B. 28 C. 31 D. 3471. In her later life , Elizabeth Taylor devoted herself to .A. doing business and helping others B. turning herself into
56、a legendC. collecting money for the poor D. going about research and education workEMembers of the working class have blue-collar jobs. They are construction workers, truck drivers, mechanics, steel workers, electricians, and the like. What makes this class differ from the lower class is, first, lon
57、ger periods of employment-and therefore, more fixed incomesand, second, employment in skilled or semiskilled (半熟练的 ) occupations, not unskilled ones. Although unemployment hits all levels of the American economy, including those of skilled and semi-skilled workers, it is most common at the bottom of
58、 the class structure and increasingly less common at each level upward. They consider themselves to be respectable and hard working and they look down upon members of the lower class, whom they often consider to be lazy, dishonest, and too ready to exploit public assistance. Most people in the worki
59、ng class have at least high school education. Many have some experience of college ( especially community college), though few are college graduates. Unionization has helped the working class, but a rapidly changing economy and frequent periods of high unemployment make it difficult for most of its
60、members to be able to increase their savings greatly. Purchasing a house for people in this class is extremely difficult, although a certain percentage may receive houses from their parents.(Home-owning rises with social class.) A greater number of the members of the working class take relatively li
61、ttle satisfaction in their jobs, because much of their work is ordinary and boring. As a result, many seek their main satisfaction in recreational ( 娱乐的) activities. Many members of this class would like to earn enough money to leave their jobs and start their own businesses, though few make it. Man
62、y place their expectations on their children, hoping that they at least will rise in the ladder of success, American style.72.Which of the following is true about the working class.? A. They are often employed as skilled and semi-skilled workers. B. They are often offered jobs with high incomes. C.
63、They are often considered lazy and dishonest. D. They are often exploited(利用)by the public.73.The underlined word “hit” (paragraph 1 ) roughly means . A. strike with a blow B. have bad effects on C. break up D. come across74. Most people in the working class . A. have difficulty increasing their sav
64、ings greatly B. have at least some experience of college C. receive houses from their parents D. buy houses by themselves75.Many members from the working class are not satisfied with their jobs because . A. they could not rise in the ladder of success B. they are not interested in their jobs C. they
65、 could not earn much money D. they are not their own bosses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，满分10分）阅读下面短文，根据以下提示：1）汉语提示，2）首字母提示，3）语境提示, 在每个空格内填空入一个适当的英语单词，并将该词完整地写在右边相对应的横线上。所填单词要求意义准确，拼写正确。The “Sunshine Sports” program is warmly welcomed in our school. Nearly all the students ha
66、ve part in it. Most76._students are （感兴趣）in doing sports. They think these 77._sports have lots of f . many students are happy with 78._skipping rope. They believe it really k them healthy.79._Some students are （放松）while taking a walk. They find 80._it good to enjoy fresh air instead staying in the
67、classroom.81._, a few students are still worried that there is no 82._room on the (操场) and they may not have enough83._time to finish their homework. No matter students84._think about the program, all the students like the idea w _ is to make them happy and keep them fit at the same time.85._第二节 书面表
68、达 （25分）目前，许多学校对学生采取封闭式管理，学生对此看法不一。请根据下表所提供的信息，写一篇短文，谈谈自己的看法。(字数120左右) 有的同学认为 有的同学认为学校限制我们的自由；学生和社会接触少；学生的兴趣和爱好不能得到充分的发展。因此学校是学习知识的地方：学生应该安心在学校里学习；学生缺乏自觉性，离开了老师，可能会你的看法：注意：1.不要逐字翻译。2短文开头已给出，不计人总词数。Nowadays a lot of schools keep their students in school all day long. _ 惠安三中20112012学年第二学期高三英语期中考试答案15 C
69、 C B A B 610 A C B A B 1115 C A B A B 1620 C A B C A2125 B D B A C 2630 B B D C C 3135 D A A D C3640 D A C B A 4145 A A D C B 4650 C A D B C 5155 A D D C B5660 C C C A D 6165 D A C C A 6670 B D A C B 7175 A A B A B76.taken 77.interested 78.fun 79.keeps 80.relaxed 81.of 82.However 83.playground84.wha
70、t 85.whichNowdays a lot of schools keep their students in school all day long.Students have different opinions about it. Some of the students think they enjoy less freedom and have little chance to get in touch with society.They are not able to fully develop their interests and hobbies. Therefore, t
71、hey have less interest in their studies.Some others think school is the best place to get knowledge so they should put their heart into their lessons. Some students lack the ability to control themselves.Once out of school, they may lose control of themselves and do something that will influence/aff
72、ect their studies. Personally I think, it is necessary to keep students at school.But at the same time schools should organize various activities so that students can enjoy their school life.(I dont agree to keep students at school all day. Schools should offer students more free time to develop their personal interests.