1、重庆南开中学高2016级高三（上）中期考试英语试题 本试卷分第一卷（选择题）和第二卷（非选择题）两部分。共150分。考试时间120分钟。第I卷（共三部分，满分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）1. What is Jack going to do? A. Hurry to his office B. Meet Professor Johnson C. Help Mary carry the books2. What do we know about Mr. Smith? A. He missed the meeting B. He w
2、as late for the meeting C. He wasnt invited to the meeting3. Why did the man fail to answer the phone? A. He went to sleep early B. The TV was too noisy C. His phone was broken 4. Why is the woman going to Germany? A. To work there B. To visit friends C. To study German5. What is the man trying to d
3、o? A. Tell Sarah when the picnic ends B. Persuade Sarah to go to the picnic C. Ask Sarah to drive him to the picnic 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，并标在试题卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有5秒钟的时间阅读各个小题，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、7题。6. Who is the woman? A. A t
4、ourist B. An actress C. A musician A. A play B. An old house C. A famous theater听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8. Where is the man going? A. London B. Taipei. C. Hong Kong9. How many pieces of luggage is the man checking in? A. None.B. One.C. Two.10. When does the mans flight leave? A. At 9:00.B. At 11:00.C. At 11
5、:30.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11. How does Carrie feel about her job? A. It is quite okay. B. It is unpleasant. C. It is not too bad.12. What seems to be Andrews future plan? A. Starting a travel business B. Learning Spanish C. Finding a new job in Spain 13. What is the relationship between Carrie and Andrew
6、 ? A. Good friends B. Fellow workers C. Travel companions 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。14. What does Simon study at Oxford? A. English B. History C. Physics 15. What is Simons first novel mainly about? A. His fathers work as a reporter B. His experience in South Africa C. His volunteer work in Vietnam 16. What
7、does Simon plan to do after graduation? A. Go on to study abroad B. Find a job in Vietnam C. Write his second novel 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What is one reason for children gaining weight the summer? A. Hot weather B. Lack of sleep C. Watching TV 18. How many meals do a lot of children have every day i
8、n the summer? A. One B. Two C. Three 19. What do most children choose to do when they are left by themselves? A. Go outside and play B. Read books at home C. Play computer games 20. What does the speaker suggest parents do? A. Prepare good food for their children B. Spend more time with their childr
9、en C. Pay attention to their own habits 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A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项的标号涂黑。A“Jonny, this is the second time Ive told you to turn your music down ! ”Thats my mom. She is ALWAYS nagging me to turn my music down. I somehow have to convince her my
10、 loud music should be able to be as loud as I like it.Every time I blasted my music, she would come in and tell me to turn it down. For the first few times , I would sadly drag myself over to the stereo（音响）and turn it down , and then apologize . Then, I realized I had to be tough or I wouldnt be abl
11、e to stand up to people for my entire life.“Jonny! Turn that music down! ”I could barely make out those word, but when my mom charged into my room I know there was going to be trouble.“It seems like you are becoming deaf. The less you can hear it, the more you turn it up. Is that right? ”“No, its ju
12、st that I like the music to be exploding with noise. You cant tell me when you were a kid, you didnt practically blow your speakers out listening to the Beatles or whatever you listened to. ” “You are right, I cant” she admitted. I had her now, I thought. “But still, that doesnt mean you have to bla
13、st yours.”“Well, what do you expect me to listen to? Beethoven? ”“Well, would that be so bad?”“Yes! Of course it would. How about I can blast my music while I do the housework? Then you could go outside or something. ”“Well, okay, but if it doesnt work out, you will pay the price in a way that you c
14、ant imagine . ”From that point on my life has been good. Except for the chores. I think my mom got the better end of the deal on that one.21. When Jonnys mom first told him to turn down the music, he was _. A. weakB. joyfulC. excitedD. embarrassed22. The underlined part “I had her now” suggests _ .
15、A. I made a mistake.B. I misunderstood my mom. C. I gained an advantage.D. I lied to my mom.23. What might be the best title for the story? A. Negotiating with MomB. Winning the First Argument C. Never Quarrel with a WomanD. Living with a Strict Mother24. Whats the purpose of this passage? A. To sho
16、w teenagers passion for loud music. B. To tell teenagers how to argue with their parents. C. To share an interesting childhood experience. D. To declare the importance of being independent.BHelfers brilliant account of an abused orphan who develops a special friendship and affection with an elephant
17、 may seem like a fairytale, but it is based on a real story according to the publisher. From her early days in Germany to a starring role in Ringling Brothers Circus by way of shipwreck（海滩）and months of pulling wood in India , Modocs story matches her larger-than-life size . The elephants life is ti
18、ed with that of a boy with whom she was raised from birth and who became her longtime circus partner .The boy, Bram, and the elephant, Modoc , are born at the same time in a small village in Germany . They grow up together, performing their thrilling act, until Modoc is sold to a cruel owner. But th
19、e friends refuse to be parted. They come up with a daring plan, and, after surviving a series of disasters , including nearly drowning in the ocean , make their way to America , where they perform in the Ringling Brothers . When Modoc is burned while rescuing children from a circus fire, the brokenh
20、earted friends are forcibly separated.Lewin, who also illustrated for Yukio Tsuchiyas Faithful Elephants and the 1994 Caldecott Honor Book Peppe the Lamplighter by Elisa Bartone, is at his very best here . His gorgeous, watercolor skills show the huge elephant and the rescue scene , but even more am
21、azing in this hardcover are the descriptions of the relationship between the lifelong friends , the exciting public performances , the heartbreaking partings , and the loving reunion years later , which Helfer , who owned Modoc for the last two decades of her life , was able to witness .25. What do
22、we learn about Modoc? A. It was born an orphan.B. It was a male elephant. C. It grew up in India.D. It knew the boy from birth.26. It can be inferred that Lewin is probably _ . A. an artistB. an elephantC. an authorD. a witness27. What did the writer think of Helfers story? A. DiscouragingB. Relaxin
23、gC. AppealingD. Unreal28. Where will you most probably find this article? A. In a science book about animals.B. On a website selling books. C. In a political newspaper.D. In a magazine of movie reviews.CIt is simple enough to say that since books have classes-fiction, biography, poetry-we should sep
24、arate them and take from each what it is right that each should give us. Yet few people ask from books what books can give us. Most commonly we come to books with blurred and divided minds, asking of fiction that it shall be true, of history that it shall results in prejudices. If we could give up a
25、ll such ideas which are formed in advance of adequate knowledge or experience when we read, that would be an admirable beginning.Do not give command to your author; try to become him. Be his fellow-worker. If you hang back, and judge and criticize at first, you are preventing yourself from getting t
26、he fullest possible value from what you read. But if you open your mind as widely as possible, then signs and hints of almost unnoticeable fineness, will bring you into the presence of a human being unlike any other. Drown yourself in this, familiar yourself with this, and soon you will find that yo
27、ur author is giving you , or attempting to give you , something far more definite . The thirty two chapters of a novel-if we consider how to read a novel first-are an attempt to make something as formed and controlled as a building: but words are more difficult to understand than bricks; reading is
28、a longer and more complicated process than seeing. Perhaps the surest way to understand the elements of what a fiction writer is doing is not to read: to make your own experiment with the risks and difficulties of words. Recall and describe some event that has left a distinct impression on you-how a
29、t the corner of the street, perhaps, you passed two people talking. A tree shook; an electric light danced; the tone of the talk was funny, but also tragic ; a whole vision , an entire conception , seemed contained in that moment .29. Whats the problem with peoples attitude towards reading? A. Peopl
30、e dont have a clear picture of how books are classified B. People only read about the few topics which interest them C. People start reading a book with subjective point of views D. People cant tell adequate knowledge from practical experience 30. “A human being ” in the second paragraph refers to _
31、 . A. a unique character in the book which you read B. the author of the book with all his feelings and ideas C. a completely new self of the reader discovered after reading D. a person with all the qualities described in the book31. What might be the best way to understand a novelist? A. To do expe
32、riments with what is described in the novel B. To train the power of observation and face dangers C. To try writing about your own experiences D. To understand the difference between reading and seeing 32. What might be a suitable title for the passage? A. How Should One Read a BookB. What does a bo
33、ok try to tell us C. The Joy of Reading a BookD. Understanding Different Classes of BooksDSunday , May 7Early Morning Stroll in Lane Cove ValleyMeet at 7:30am at the middle of the Day Rd, Cheltenham while the bush is alive with birdsong. Visit www.C for more information.Round trip : 2 hoursFriday ,
34、May 12Possum ProwlMeet our charming guide Pam Mushen at 7:30pm at Seaforth Oval carpark . Enjoy the peace of the bush at night. Lovely water views. Bring torch and wear non-slip shoes. Coffee and biscuits are supplied. Cost $4.00 per person. Call 206-125-7445 for more information.Sunday , June 4Basi
35、n TrackMeet 7:30am at Track 8, West head Road. Magnificent water views. Our guide will take you to visit Beechwood cottage and the surrounding woods. Bring lunch and drink. Some steep sections. Reasonable fitness required.Duration: approx 6 hours.Friday , June 16Poetry around a campfireMeet 7pm at K
36、uringai Chase Visitor Center. Share your favorite poem or one of your own with a group around a gently cracking fire. Dress up warmly. Bring a mug and a rug (or a chair). Call 206-123-4445 for more details.Duration : 2.5 hours33. Possum Prowl is different from the other trips because _ . A. it is sc
37、heduled in MayB. it has stated the price C. it starts in the eveningD. it has a tour guide34. If you are interested in bird-watching, you might probably _ . A. visit the website www.CB. meet Pam Mushen at 7:30pm C. call 206-123-4445 for more informationD. Meet at West head Road35. If you are old and
38、 dont often take exercise, which route might NOT be suitable for you ? A. Possum TrackB. Poetry around a campfire C. Basin TrackD. Early Morning Stroll in Lane Cove Valley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。Five Steps to Get to Know YourselfYou are who you are. You can be d
39、ifferent from the rest of the world and still be fabulous. Different means good. So if you are different, you, my dear, are good . 36 . Here are five steps advocated toward good self-understanding.1. Get to know your personalit.Understanding your own personality is the first key. You have the collec
40、tive opinion of others which is one aspect. You also need to have your own database of information about what you are really like.2. 37 In your work, in your home, in all aspects of your life, which values can you never compromise ? Those are your essential values, the moral codes and the principles
41、 you hold near and dear to your heart.3. Make friends with your body.Have you ever said “my body cant do this” without even trying? Before you close the door to wonderful possibilities, take another look. 38 4.Glorify your dreams instead of hiding them .Your dreams and hopes create the pathway into
42、your future. 39 . And start getting to know your dreams well. Get to know the details and the specifics. Make your dreams part of your daily pursuits.5. Take the time to define your likes and dislikes.What do you like and just as important, what do you dislike? 40 . If you keep doing something that
43、frustrates you and neglect what brings you joy, you give up part of who you are. Its the least likely path to any happiness whatsoever.Getting to know yourself allows you to tap into the well of happiness beyond your imagination. Start now to get to know yourself better today.A. Simple, innocent que
44、stion but beneficialB. Knowing yourself means knowing your strengths and weaknessesC. Be familiar with your major valuesD. They also help you build the life you can be proud of livingE. You may choose to live a life without worriesF. Understand what makes you differentG. Take the time to truly under
45、stand your own physical conditions第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45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，掌握其大意，然后从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项的标号涂黑。After my first class in college I felt a little hungry, and I hurried to the cafeteria. I 41 my tray with sandwiches and was 42 for the seat when I
46、 accidentally stepped on a piece of cheese and that was how the accident happened.In the seconds after my 43 I thought how nice it would be if no one had 44 . But as all the students in the cafeteria came to their feet, 45 and clapping, I knew they had .For the next three days I dined alone on nothi
47、ng more than 46 , and some junk food . On the fourth day I thought I needed some 47 food badly. Perhaps three days was 48 enough for the campus population to have 49 me. So off to the cafeteria I went.I made my way through the food line and 50 sat down at a table. Suddenly I heard a crash that sound
48、ed 51 . I looked up to find that another poor soul had met the same 52 as I had. My heart went out to him 53 people began to cheer and clap as they had for me. I expected him to slip out of the cafeteria as I had, but to my 54 , he didnt . He got up, smiling as if nothing had happened. And thats whe
49、n I realized I had been 55 myself far too seriously.Who 56 whether I dropped a tray or not? 57 . This wasnt like high school. Once I realized that I had no ones 58 to live up to but my own, I 59 . Popularity was not so important; running with the 60 was no longer a law of survival. In college, it di
50、dnt matter. This was my big chance to do my own thing and to be myself.41. A. piledB. returnedC. boughtD. found42. A. hopingB. payingC. headingD. waiting43. A. decisionB. fallC. mealD. class44. A. experiencedB. fallenC. noticedD. left45. A. cheeringB. wonderingC. prayingD. fighting46. A. regretB. sh
51、ameC. angerD. terror47. A. realB. hotC. stupidD. special48. A. kindB. easyC. hardD. long49. A. recognizedB. forgivenC. knownD. forgotten50. A. carefullyB. unconsciouslyC. regularlyD. instantly51. A. interestingB. familiarC. specialD. unnatural52. A. fateB. trayC. cheeseD. students53. A. untilB. soC.
52、 asD. once54. A. joyB. surpriseC. disappointmentD. excitement55. A. takingB. regardingC. treatingD. protecting56. A. wonderedB. questionedC. caredD. saw57. A. SomebodyB. NobodyC. AnybodyD. Everybody58. A. achievementB. rulesC. expectationsD. shadows59. A. survivedB. sufferedC. relaxedD. hesitated60.
53、 A. crowdB. realityC. mistakeD. shyness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（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。Gandhi, an Indian national hero , 61 ( regard ) as the father of the Indian nation , a frighter for freedom and equality , and a spiritual leader .He was born in India in 1869. 62 (follow) the local
54、 custom, he got married at the age of 13 . In 1888 he sailed to England, 63 he studied law for three years and became a lawyer. On his return to India, he was sent to South Africa to work on a law case.In South Africa, he 64 (surprise) to find that the problem of racial discrimination was serious. T
55、here he formed an organization and started a magazine to fight for equal 65 (right).Gandhi returned to India in 1915, when India was controlled by the British. 66 (determine) to defend the territory, he led the Indians to fight for an end to the British rule and the 67 (depend) for his country. In t
56、he political movement many Indians including Gandhi were put in prison. 68 , the struggles never stopped. The British government had to give in and India won its victory in 1947. 69 (fortunate) Gandhi was shot by an Indian who opposed his views and died 70 January 30th, 1948 .第II卷（共两节；满分35分）第一节 短文改错
57、（共10小题；每小题1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。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（）划掉。修改：在错的词下画一横线，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。My father used to drive a taxi. However, a short while before, he became a bus driver. He
58、 is finding his new jobs far more excited. When he was driving along a street recently, he saw two thieves rushing out of a shop and running with a waiting car. One of it was carrying a bag full of money. My father acted quickly but drove the bus straight at the thieves. The one with the money got s
59、uch surprise that he dropped the bag. As the thieves are trying to get away in their car, my dad drove with his bus into the back of it. The thieves car was damaged and easily to recognize. Shortly afterwards, the police came and arrested them.第二节 书面表达（满分25分）假定你是李华，刚收到了你在美国的朋友Jack给你邮寄来的生日礼物。请给他写一封邮件，要点如下：1. 告知Jack你已收到礼物；2. 表示感谢；3. 询问他的近况；4. 邀请他假期来中国。注意：1. 可适当增加细节，以使行文流畅。 2. 词数100字左右。Dear Jack,_