1、重庆市忠县石宝中学2015届高三上学期期末考试英语试题3The government work report by Premier Li covers a variety of issues，and social justice_.Ain common Bin generalCin particular Din practice4Surely there is no sense in discussing where the worker associations get their money from；what_is what they do with it.Acounts Bapplie
2、sCstresses Dfunctions5I cant say which wine is bestits a(n)_of personal taste.Aaffair BeventCmatter Dvariety6The first art festival was held on the campus of Xinghua middle school on the night of June 4 and was given coverage by the CQTV.Aalive BlivelyClife Dlive7The president asked his secretary to
3、_the journalists waiting for him to announce his reform plan.Aadapt to Battend toCrefer to Dappeal to8Do you think it wise for Chinese parents to try to prepare everything for their children?No，thats_ I disagree.Awhat BwhenCwhereDhow9. Only when he started to explain the reason for this.A. she reali
4、zedB. did she realizeC. she had realized D. had she realized10They really have a great time，designing everything，drawing the blueprints，_the angles(角度)and so on.Alooking out Btaking outCfinding out Dfiguring out11_the government agrees to give extra money，the theatre will have to close.AUntil BUnles
5、sCSince DWhile12The only road to the village_by a huge stone yesterday.Ais blocked BblockedCwas blocked Dwas blocking13 Hello, I _ to ask if I can book two tickets for tonights film. Sorry, weve already sold out.A. phone B. will phone C. am phoningD. have phoned14.Chinas new food law provides for a
6、food recall (召回) system _ producers have to stop production if their food isnt up to standards.A. when B. on which C. where D. which15. -So you missed the meeting. -_. I got there ten minutes before it finished. A. No problemB. Not really C. You bet D. Forget it二、完型填空（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
7、D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。AAmerica is built on the idea of freedom, and there is no exception for Muslim women. I believe in the freedom of religion and speech. But mostly, I believe its OK to be 16 , and to stand up for who and what you are. So I believe in wearing the hijab.The hijab is a religious head
8、covering, like a scarf. I am Muslim, and keeping my head covered is a 17 of maturity and respect toward my religion and to Allahs will. 18 , I also like to wear it to be different. I dont usually like to do what everyone else is doing. I want to be a(n) individual, not just part of the crowd. But wh
9、en I first wore it, I was also afraid of the 19 that Id get at school.I 20 on my own that sixth grade was the chance I should start wearing the hijab. I was 21 about what the kids would say or even do to me. I thought they might make fun of me, or even be scared of me and 22 my head-scarf. Kids at t
10、hat age usually like to be all the same, and theres little or no 23 of differences.On the first day of school, I put all those 24 thoughts behind my back and walked in with my head held high. I was holding my breath a little, but 25 I was also proud to be a Muslim, proud to be wearing the hijab, pro
11、ud to be different.I was 26 about everything I thought the kids would say or even do to me. I actually met a lot of people because of wearing my head covering. Most of the kids would come and ask me questions respectfully about the hijab and why I wore it. I did hear some kids were making fun of me,
12、 but there was one girl she wasnt even in my class, we never really talked much and she spoke 27 me, and I wasnt even there! I made a lot of new friends that year, friends that I still have until this very day, five years later.Yes, Im different, but everyone is different here, in one way or another
13、. This is the beauty of America, which lies in its diversity. 16. A. independent B. free C. sensitive D. different17. A. signal B. sign C. reminder D. symbol18. A. In a wordB. In generalC. To be exact D. To be honest19. A. praise B. punishmentC. reaction D. reflection20. A. hoped B. expected C. real
14、ized D. decided21. A. disappointed B. scaredC. enthusiastic D. angry22. A. show off B. pull off C. pick up D. put up23. A. rejection B. ignoranceC. awareness D. acceptance24. A. negative B. optimistic C. serious D. strange25. A. often B. inside . C. only D. outside26. A. concerned B. particular C. w
15、rong D. convinced27. A. in terms of B. in front ofC. in charge ofD. in favor of BWho designed the first helicopter ? Who _28_ of the most famous pictures in the world? Who knew more about the human body than most29 ? There is an answer to all these questions - Leonardo de Vinci .Leonardo may have be
16、en the greatest genius people have ever known. He lived in Italy around the year 1500, but many of his inventions seem modern to us today. For example, one of his notebooks has drawings of a helicopter. Of course, he couldnt _30_ a helicopter with the things he had. But scientists say his idea would
17、 have worked. But Leonardo _31_ an inventor. He was one of the greatest artists of his day. By the time he was twenty years old, he was called a master painter, and as he got older he became _32_ more famous. Sometimes he drew a hand ten different ways _33_ he was ready to paint.Many of Leonardos wo
18、nderful paintings are still with _34_ today. You may know one of his most famous works the 35 woman known as the Mona Lisa.28. A. tookB. madeC. paintedD. invented29. A. painters B. doctors C. teachers D. professors30. A. draw B. paint C. workD. build31. A. was justB. wasnt justC. wasntD. was no long
19、er32. A. less B. noC. even D. very33. A. before B. afterC. because D. when34. A. himB. usC. themD. you35. A. interesting B. crying C. smiling D. surprising三、阅读理解（40分）AFinally，I entered the university.Because of my careful savings，I did not have to work during the school years.Then，summer came and it
20、 was time to work harder than ever.I continued working as a waitress at night，instructed tennis camps several mornings a week and worked as a secretary for a few hours in the afternoons.I even decided to take a class at a community college.This class at the community college saved me $650.It was an
21、extremely tiring summer and made me anxious to return to my relatively easy life at the university.During my second and third years of undergraduate schooling，I decided to work about five hours per week in the campus admissions office answering phones.This provided a little spending money and kept m
22、e from drawing my savings out.The overall situation looked hopeful as I approached my senior year as long as I could make as much money as I had the previous summer.I wanted to go to Israel to study for 3 weeks，but I hesitated in making this decision because it would cost me $1,600 more to get the c
23、redits in Israel.About two weeks later my mom called to tell me that I had $1,600 in the bank that I had forgotten about！One of my concerns about this trip was not only the cost，but the loss of time to make money；however，I made as much that summer in the ten weeks when I was at home as I had made du
24、ring the fourteen weeks when I was at home the summer before.The way everything worked together to make this trip possible was one of the most exciting things that have ever happened to me.This experience has shaped me in many important ways.The first thing that I learned was the importance of a str
25、ong work ethic (道德准则)Working long hours did a lot to develop my character and helped me learn the value of a dollar.It also made me learn how to search for creative ways to settle difficult situations.36Where did the writer probably work parttime before attending the university?AIn a restaurant.BIn
26、the tennis camps.CIn a company. DIn the campus admissions office.37The writer took a class at a community college mainly because_.Ashe wanted to save money Blife there was relatively easyCsummer time was tiringDit was required by the university38The writers major concern about the trip to Israel was
27、 that_.Aher mother would not give her approvalBshe would fail to get credits in IsraelCa wellpaid summer job would be lostD$1,600 couldnt be drawn out in time39The passage is mainly about how the writer_.Amade money on the college campusBmanaged to make full use of her vacationCwas forced to support
28、 herself by her motherDwas shaped by working parttime through collegeB“One City One Book” is a generic name (通称) for a community reading program that attempts to get everyone in a city to read and discuss the same book.Popular book picks have been Harper Lees To Kill a Mockingbird，Ernest Gainess A L
29、esson Before Dying，and Ray Bradburys Fahrenheit 451.“One City One Book” programs take the idea of a localized book discussion club and expand it to cover a whole city.The first such program was “If All of Seattle Read the Same Book” in 1998，started by Nancy Pearl at Seattle Public Librarys Washingto
30、n Center for the Book.The book chosen for the program was The Sweet Hereafter by Russell Banks，written in 1991.Other cities copied the idea，and the Library of Congress listed 404 programs occurring in 2007.Each citys program has its own goals；these typically include building a sense of community and
31、 promoting literacy.Nancy Pearl warns against expecting too much from a program：“Keep in mind that this is a library program，its not an exercise in civics，and that its not intended to have literature cure the racial divide.This is about a work of literature.” Programs typically involve more than hav
32、ing everyone read the same book.Some other activities that have been included are：book discussion sessions，scholarly lectures on the book or related topics，a visit by the author，exhibits，related arts programming (especially showing a movie of the book if there is one)，and integration into school cur
33、ricula.In Boston the “One City One Story” program used shorter stories and distributed tens of thousands of free copies of the story over the course of a month.American Library Association puts out a detailed stepbystep guide on how to organize a local program，including the critical step of picking
34、the one book.The Center for the Book at the Library of Congress tracks all known programs and the books they have used.40“One City One Book” programs_.Aask everyone in a city to donate one book Bcan rid a city of racial divide through readingCchoose short stories for people to read Dencourage everyo
35、ne in a city to read and discuss the same book41We know from the second paragraph that “One City One Book” programs_.Abecame popular very quicklyBhave been held more than 400 times in SeattleCwere sponsored by the Library of CongressDreached its peak in 200742We can infer from the third paragraph th
36、at Nancy Pearl_.Aexpects much from the programs Bdidnt expect that the programs would run so well Chas a practical attitude towards the programs Dbelieves the programs will push forward community building43What kind of role does American Library Association play in the programs?AIt picks out the cit
37、y which runs the programs well.BIt gives free books to the host city.CIt gives a practical guide to the programs.DIt keeps a record of all known programs.CWelcome to Summer Camps in Weedon Island PreserveWeedon Island Preserve is a 3,190acre natural area located on Tampa Bay. It is mostly made up of
38、 marine ecosystems. American Indians occupied this area for thousands of years. Today, Weedon Island Preserve, set up in 1972, protects this wide diversity of natural and cultural resources. The following summer camps will help you learn more about Weedon Island.Archaeology Summer CampJune 24 30, 20
39、14Cost $ 150 per personTime 8 a. m. 5 p. m.Ages 7 11Florida Public Archaeology Network will again hold the archaeology camp at Weedon Island during the summer of 2014. This summer camp conducted by professional archaeologists is designed for children with a strong interest in the history as well as
40、in learning how early people interacted with their environment. Campers will learn about the importance of archaeology and will gain understanding about early natural resources. The camp includes tour of an archaeological site, handson(实际操作的) archaeology, lab analysis and pottery making.For more inf
41、ormation, contact Florida Public Archaeology Network (813) 3962327 or email jmoates usf. edu.Wildlife Ecology Summer CampJuly 8 12, 2014Cost $ 200 per personTime 9 a. m. 4 p. m.Ages 7 11This summer camp is designed for children with a strong interest in nature. Campers will explore the ecology and c
42、onservation of Floridas wildlife with biologist George L. Heinrich. The camp will include handson activities, guest presentations, and exploration of the preserves diverse habitats where campers will practice their nature detective skills. Call George L. Heinrich at (727) 865 6255 for more informati
43、on or email George heinrichecologicalservices. com.Herpetology Summer CampJuly 1520, 2014Cost $ 180 per personTime 9 a. m5 p. m.Ages 711This is a sciencebased, handson nature day camp sponsored by Heinrich Ecological Services. Inquisitive children love this sixday nature camp where they explore the
44、fascinating world of amphibians and reptiles side by side with George L. Heinrich, a professional herpetologist. Through upclose contacts with a variety of animals such as tortoises, frogs, lizards and snakes, campers learn about amphibian and reptile ecology and conservation. Call George L. Heinric
45、h at (727) 865 6255 for more information or email George heinrichecologicalservices. com.44. What can we learn about Weedon Island?A. Weedon Island was discovered in 1972.B. Native Americans once lived in Weedon Island.C. Weedon Island is famous for the wild birds.D. Weedon Island covers 3,190 squar
46、e kilometers.45. If you are interested in the past, which summer camp will you probably attend?A. Archaeology Summer Camp.B. Wildlife Ecology Summer Camp.C. Herpetology Summer Camp.D. Indian Cultural Summer Camp.46. We can infer that_.A. Archaeology Summer Camp will appeal to brave kidsB. George L.
47、Heinrich takes charge of Weedon Island PreserveC. the archaeology camp was held at Weedon Island beforeD. George L. Heinrich has a good knowledge of history47. If three kids attend Herpetology Summer Camp, how much will they pay in total? A$ 450.B$ 540.C$ 600. D$780.DFor most people, graduation is a
48、n exciting day the culmination (顶点) of years of hard work. My graduation day. was not.I remember that weekend two years ago, family and friends had traveled far to watch our class walk across the stage. But like everyone else in my graduating class, I had watched the economy go from bad to worse dur
49、ing my senior year. We graduates had degrees, but very limited prospects (前景). I hadnt secured a job, and I knew that the next day, when my lease (租约) ended, I would no longer have a place to call home. The weeks ahead werent easy. I gathered up everything I couldnt carry and put it into storage. Th
50、en, because I had no opportunities in my small university town, I packed up my car and drove to California to find work. But what I thought would take a week dragged into two, then four, and 100 job applications later, I found myself in the same spot as I was before. The due date to begin paying bac
51、k my student loans was creeping even closer.Have you ever felt utter dread? That feeling became constant in my life. The most frustrating part was no matter how much I tried, I just couldnt seem to make any progress. I channeled my frustration into a childrens book. Beyond the River was the story of
52、 an unlikely hero, a little fish who refused to give up. And then one day, with no writing degree or contacts in the writing world just hard work and perseverance I was offered a publishing contract for my first book. After that, things were in place. I was offered a second book deal. Then, a few mo
53、nths later, I got an interview with the Walt Disney Company and was hired shortly after. Often our dreams lie in waiting just a little further upstream, and all we need is the courage to push beyond the river.48.When it was time to graduate, the author felt _. ABoredBRelievedCdepressedDhopeful49.Aft
54、er the authors graduation, _. Ahe went on a short trip with his family to California Bthings turned even worse than he had expectedChe focused on writing instead of applying for jobs Dhe found his salary was hardly enough to pay back his student loans50.When did the authors career life begin to run
55、smoothly according to the article? AAfter he got his first publishing contract. BAfter he began to write his book Beyond the river. CAfter he finished his book Beyond the river.DAfter he got hired by the Walt Disney Company.51.What is the main message the story intends to convey? AOpportunity lies e
56、verywhere. BPerseverance is essential to success. CIts important to adapt yourself to society. DWe should devote ourselves to whatever we do. E Meet Jeff Wilson AKA Professor Dumpster(垃圾箱), an environmental scientist and the Dean of Huston Tillotson University in Austin, Texas. The reason for his un
57、usual nickname? He has decided to live in a dumpster for the next year. Yes, the kind that you might find filled with trash behind a restaurant. Wilson says the inspiration to do something first hit him two years ago, when he was working on an article at a neighborhood coffee shop and caught sight o
58、f an eight-yard dumpster. Now that he has found one, Professor Dumpster is putting his students to work. After all, the point of this project isnt just to spend his life living out of a garbage can there is, a much greater purpose involved. As an environmental scientist, the professor constantly thi
59、nks about sustainable living and how every person should try to minimize his/her impact on our already stretched resources. That, is the challenge Wilson wanted his students to step up to, this entire year. Using their math, science, engineering and technology skills, he wants them to retrofit(改进) h
60、is 33 square-foot dumpster into a modern space that includes a shower, a toilet, a kitchen and a bed and is fitted with conveniences like air-conditioning and even WiFi. The demand? It all has to be green and sustainable. So why is Wilson planning to go through such hardship? That is because he want
61、s to equip his students with the tools to survive in a world that is rapidly heading towards a population of 10 billion people. A large majority of the population adjust to living in tighter spaces in the world where resources and space should be limited to be used. By promoting awareness and educat
62、ion on these subjects, Wilson is helping students everywhere see that living “small” and sustainably is certainly possible. And while the dumpster project may seem a little crazy to some, the professor thinks of it as a “playful and imaginative” educational experiment and conversation-starter to dis
63、cuss the fact that all of us can do with less as we move into the future.52.What is Jeff Wilson concerned about all the time?A. How to search for a suitable trash can.B. Challenging his students to follow his proposal.C. Spending seven months sleeping in his office.D. Finding sustainable living ways
64、 of using fewer resources.53. What requirements does Jeff Wilson ask his students to meet?A. They should minimize the impact on stretched resources.B. All their work should be carried out in a modern space.C. All their work should be green and sustainable.D. They should change his dumpster into a ho
65、tel.54. Why does Jeff Wilson make his students do such a hard job?A. To encourage them to try to reduce the population.B. To help them find survival ways in the limited world.C. To make them adjust to the limited space. D. To change their tighter spaces into larger ones.55. What is the best title fo
66、r the passage?A. How Should We Teach Our Students in Effective Ways?B. Who Will Be the Next One to Live in a Dumpster?C. Why Is This Professor Moving into a Dumpster?D. What We Can Do to Save Our Earth?四、书面表达（共两节，35分）写作一 （15分）从小到大，有些经历肯定让你终身难忘。请你用An unforgettable experience为题写一篇词数60左右的英语短文，要求包含下列要点：
67、1. 简单描述这一经历。2. 你的感想。注意：开头已经给出，不计入总词数。An unforgettable experienceLife is full of various experiences, some of which are unforgettable. I still remember书面表达二（20分） 假设你校将举办以Man and Nature为主题的英语演讲比赛，请你结合所给要点，写一篇100词左右的演讲稿。参考词汇：和谐 harmony 生态平衡 ecological balance 生物多样性 biodiversity5解析：选C。affair指要做的事或已经发生的事
68、，常用复数；event指具有重大意义的事件，也可指日常生活中较重要的事或比赛项目；matter为需要认真考虑的事情或问题；variety“多样性”，名词。Its a matter of.意为“是的问题”，根据句意选matter。9解析：选B。本句意为：只有当他开始解释的时候她才认识到这件事情的原因。only后面跟状语从句而且位于句首的时候，后面要用部分倒装。10解析：选D。考查动词词组辨析。look out小心；take out取出，切除；find out查明真相；弄清楚；figure out计算出。句意为：他们真的过得很快乐，设计东西，画草图，计算角度等。11解析：选B。句意为：除非政府同意
69、额外给钱，否则这家剧院将不得不关闭。unless“除非”。12解析：选C。考查时态和语态。句意为：昨天通往村庄的唯一的道路被一块巨石挡住了。应用过去时的被动式。13解析C 考查时态。句意：“嗨，我打电话咨询能否订两张今晚的电影票？”“对不起，已经买完了。”现在进行时be doing，代表正在进行的打电话的行为，根据语言环境需要用现在进行时。选C。14解析：选C：_ producers have to stop production if their food isnt up to standards是定语从句，其先行词为system。从句中缺少地点状语，所以选where。这里where=in
70、which。15解析：选B。根据句意，我在会议结束前10分钟到了，所以并不是完全错过了会议。故选B。二、完型填空A扬；B惩罚；C反应；D影像。故选C。20D动词辨析。A希望；B期望；C意识到；D决定。decide on ones own自己决定，根据前文作者担心大家对他的反应，此处是决定从六年级开始穿hijab。故选D。21AA失望的；B害怕的；C充满激情的；D生气的。be disappointed about对感到失望，根据下文作者认为大家在取笑他，感到失望。故应选A。22B动词短语辨析。A炫耀；B拽下；C拾起；D搭起。根据前文同学们会因为害怕，所以拽掉我的头巾。故选B。 B本文介绍了堪称世
71、界上最伟大的天才达芬奇在发明、艺术等方面为人类所作的巨大贡献，文章层次分明，通俗易懂。28C。为了引出话题人物达芬奇，这里引用了设问手法，问题应表示“是谁画了世界上最著名的画”，故选择动词painted。29B。对人体比较了解的莫过于医生了，将达芬奇与医生相比才能显示其对人体的精通。故选择doctors。30D。draw和paint不合文意, work为不及物动词，不能直接接宾语。在那个时代，达芬奇所不能做的应是制造飞机，故选择build。31B。这一句起承上启下的作用，意为“达芬奇不仅仅是一名发明家”，故选择 wasnt just。32C。less和no不合文章，very不能用修饰比较级，而
72、even常用修饰比较级，意为“甚至更”，故为正确选项。33A。为了使自己的画达到最高境界，应在画这幅画之前去尝试不同的画法，所以应选before。34B。达芬奇的画今天依然保存在世，为本文作者以及读者所共享，所以应选us。35C。达芬奇的名作Mona Lisa以画中人物面部神秘的微笑而名扬天下，故选smiling。三、阅读理解A作者非常勤奋地做着各种兼职工作，既锻炼了自己，又挣到了钱，为以后自我的发展奠定了良好的基础。36、解析细节理解题。根据第一段中的“I continued working as a waitress at night”可知，作者上大学前在饭店工作过。答案A 37、解析细节
73、理解题。根据第一段中的“This class at the community college saved me $650.”可知，作者是为了省钱。答案A38、解析推理判断题。根据第二段中的“One of my concerns about this trip was not only the cost，but the loss of time to make money”可知，作者主要担心没有时间赚钱了，一分高薪的暑假工作失去了。答案C39、解析主旨大意题。通读全文内容可知，本文主要讲述了作者通过做各种兼职工作，学到了很多东西，塑造了自己的性格，懂得了金钱的价值。答案DB本文是说明文，介绍了
74、美国开展的“一个城市，一本书”的读书活动。40、解析细节理解题。从文章第一段第一句可知，这个活动旨在让同一个城市的人们读同一本书并共同评论这本书。答案D41、解析推理判断题。从文章第二段可知，当西雅图在1998年首先推出这个活动以后，其他城市也纷纷效仿，到2007年这个活动已经在400多个城市推出，可见这个活动流行得非常迅速。答案A42、解析推理判断题。从文章第三段中Nancy Pearl的话可知，她警告人们不要对这个活动期望太多，说明她对这个活动持有十分务实的态度。答案C43、解析细节理解题。从文章最后一段可知，美国图书馆协会负责具体指导活动的开展。答案CC 本文为应用文，是三个夏令营的招生
75、信息。44B。细节理解题。根据文中的“American Indians occupied this area for thousands of years.”可知，美国印第安人曾在Weedon Island上生活过。故B项正确。45A。推理判断题。根据Archaeology Summer Camp下面的“This summer camp conducted by professional archaeologists is designed for children with a strong interest in the history”可知A项正确。46C。推理判断题。根据Archaeo
76、logy Summer Camp下面的“Florida Public Archaeology Network will again hold the archaeology camp at Weedon Island”可推知，以前Weedon Island曾经举行过考古夏令营活动。故选C。47B。细节理解题。根据Herpetology Summer Camp下面的“Cost：$ 180 per person”可知三个孩子应付540美元的费用。D 48.答案C根据For most people, graduation is an exciting day the culmination (顶点)
77、 of years of hard work. My graduation day. was not，故选C，depressed沮49. 答案B根据But like everyone else in my graduating class, I had watched the economy go from bad to worse during my senior year.故选B。50. 答案A根据And then one day, with no writing degree or contacts in the writing world just hard work and pers
78、everance I was offered a publishing contract for my first book. After that, things were in place, I was offered a second book deal.故选A。51. 答案B根据The moral of this story is dont give up, even if things look bleak now.故选B。 E本通过讲述的是Jeff Wilson教授通过自己要住在垃圾箱中的这一极端事件，引起人们对资和环境的重视。52.答案D，细节题，根据第三段中第三句话可知答案：A
79、s an environmental scientist, the professor constantly thinks about sustainable living and how every person should try to minimize his/her impact on our already stretched resources.53.答案C，细节题，根据第四段最后一句话：It all has to be green and sustainable.54.答案B，细节题，根据第五段第二句话可知答案：That is because he wants to equip
80、 his students with the tools to survive in a world that is rapidly heading towards a population of 10 billion people.55.答案C，主旨题，注意标题的特点，要全面，简洁，还要比较新颖能够吸引读者注意力，只有C项符合了书面表达一Life is full of various experiences, some of which are unforgettable. I still remember the hiking experience with my classmates f
81、or 16 km a year ago. That summer day, we set off early in the morning, thinking it would be great fun to walk for so long a distance. However, with the weather getting hotter and hotter, I found my legs heavier and heavier. Whats worse, my feet began bleeding because of long time pressing against th
82、e shoes. At one point, I even wanted to give up. But I managed to drag the rest of the way to the destination. Though not pleasant, this journey was impressive and rewarding. I learnt that life is a long journey like this. No matter what happens, we should never give up, and we will finally achieve
83、what we want to.书面表达二Nature, in my opinion, is our friend not our enemy. That is to say, we should live in harmony with nature. But how can we achieve this goal? First of all, we must try to respect the rules and laws of nature, and apply them correctly in our own life. Secondly, we ought to do what we can to protect the environment and achieve ecological balance. Lastly, we should love and protect all animals and plants to maintain biodiversity. Only by living in harmony with nature, can we make our world a better place and enjoy a happy life.