1、临川十中2013-2014学年度上学期期中考试高三英语试卷 出卷人 ：3678 2013.11.2一听力（30分）1.What does the woman mean?A.She doesnt like the movie.B.The movies scenes are much better than its plot.C.The scenes and the plot of the movie are both good.2.Where are the speakers,most probably?A.At an airport . B.At a police station C.At a
2、 hotel3.What did the man do last night?A.He went to a party. B.He had a high fever.C.He took his roommate to the hospital.4.What is the time now?A.10:20 B.10:35 C.10:505.What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A.Husband and wife B.Boss and employee C.Host and guest听第6段材料，回答第6-7题。6.How
3、 long will the library be open on Friday?A.Eight hours B.Nine hours C.Ten hours7.What is the librarys telephone number?A.83764283 B.86373283 C.86374283听第7段材料，回答第8-9题。8.What makes the woman want to quit her job? A.The unsatisfactory salaryB.The terrible relationship with her colleaguesC.The heavy and
4、 high-pressure workload9.What does the woman finally decide to do?A.Take a break B.Take the promotion C.Quit her job听第8段材料，回答第10-12题。10.What is the mans major?A.Software engineering B.Human resourcesC.English literature11.Where does the woman want to go to further her studies? A.America B.Canada C.B
5、ritain12.What offer has the woman got?A.A conditional offer from Imperial UniversityB.An offer from Birmingham UniversityC.A conditional offer from Newcastle University听第9段材料，回答第13-16题。13.What is the womans favorite song by Adele?A.Rolling in the Deep B.Someone Like you C.Skyfall14.Which kind of sea
6、ts would the woman prefer?A.Ordinary seats B.Guests seats C.VIP seats15.How much will the speakers pay for the tickets,in total?A.1,800 yuan B.2,700 yuan C.3,000 yuan16.How will the speakers buy the tickets?A.On the Internet B.Over the phone C.From the ticket office听第10段材料，回答第17-20题。17.What are the
7、speakers talking about?A.Some terrible eating out experiencesB.Tips on choosing a restaurant when eating outC.How to guarantee a happy eating out experience18.When do the head chefs usually take a break?A.Sunday and Monday B.Saturday and SundayC.Friday and Monday19.Which of the following days is bes
8、t for eating out?A.Monday B.Saturday C.Wednesday20.What is suggested by the woman?A.Eating out between 5pm and 7pmB.Sitting near a serving station.C.Eating early, when the prices are lower. 二 单项填空（15分）21.Two rich men made _bet on _result of the horse race.A. the;a B.a;a C.a;the D.the;the22-Do you kn
9、ow Amys address? -_. As a matter of fact,I dont know any Amy.A.I dont understand B.Id rather notC.I hope not D.Im afraid not23.You ought to take a break _youve finished your work.A.now that B.as though C.even if D.so that24._we will go to the zoo or not depends on the weather.A.Why B.How C.Whether D
10、.That25.Only when John returned home_that someone had broken into his house.A.he did realise B.did he realise C.he realised D.he had realised26.Marys mobile phone looked just the same as Janes,but it cost _hers.A. as much twice as B.much as twice asC.twice as much as D.as twice much as27.The perform
11、ers stood still on the stage,_what to do after hearing the gunshot.A.not knowing B.not to know C.not know D.not known28.I dont know the meaning of this word. _I borrow your dictionary to look it up?A.Will B.May C.Need D.Might29.Many buildings in our university have been built _important people in hi
12、story.A.in the hope of B.in memory of C.in charge of D.in the shape of30.You can see from Johns clothes that he has obviously made an effort to_for the occasion.A.dress up B.turn up C.stay up D.look up31.The _she received for her good work was a pay rise.A.beauty B.discount C.donation D.benefit32.Th
13、e parents shouldnt let their children _telling lies.A.look forward to B.take control of C.get away with D.pay attention to33.It was very kind_you to help me.Thank you _the bottom of my heart.A.of ; in B.for ; in C.for ; from D.of ; from34.One of the boys,as well as his parents,_the United States nex
14、t week.A.visits B.is visiting C.visit D.are visiting35.It is love _makes our life full of happiness and warmth.A.what B.which C.who D.that三 完形填空（30分） Chinese students are generally used to studying very hard for long hours. This is an excellent 36 , but it is often an inefficient way of study. An ef
15、ficient student must have 37 sleep, food, and rest. Every day you should take a walk or play basketball or do something you find 38 . And it is also necessary for you to see a film 39 visit some scenic spots every now and then so when you 40 to your study, your mind will be refreshed and youll learn
16、 better. Endless hours of nodding over your books are 41 effective than shorter and more 42 study. Be realistic. If you set 43 goals for yourself ,youll only be disappointed in your progress. Psychologists have found that learning 44 this way: First , you make 45 great progress that you feel very ha
17、ppy . Then your language ability seems to stay 46 : you believe you are not learning anything 47 and you will feel 48 . This period can last for days or 49 weeks but you must not be 50 . At some point your language ability will again take 51 big jump and youll see that you really have been learning
18、52 . Perhaps we can say that learning English is like 53 Chinese medicine in that its effects come slowly but 54 . so you must remember : dont give 55 halfway.36. A. way B.means C. character D. idea37. A. a little B. a lot C. enough D. much38. A. happy B. interesting C. difficult D. exciting39. A. o
19、r B. and C. but D. so 40. A. come B. return C. manage D. refer41. A. very B. less C. much D. more42. A. slow B. fast C. active D. lazy43. A.impossible B. good C. possible D. low44. A. refuses B. happens C. takes D. recalls45. A. so B. too C. such D. much46. A. the same B. different C. poor D. the op
20、posite47. A. at all B. after all C. above all D. in all48. A. better B. sad C. helpless D. regretful49. A. only B. even C. yet D. ever50. A. discouraged B. encouraged C. excited D.interested51. A. other B. the other C. a D. another52. A. all day B. all the time C.at all D. at times53. A. making B. t
21、aking C. buying D. selling54. A. quickly B. timely C. mainly D. surely55. A. up B. in C. off D. away四 阅读理解（40分） AAs I grew older, my dad and I grew further apartWe always had totally different opinionsHe thought that college was a waste of time，but for me it was important to finish collegeHe wanted
22、me to work my way to the top as he had done in his field，but l wanted a different lifeThere was a time when we did not talk with each other A few months ago, I heard that my 84-year-old dad was in poor healthWhen he called and asked whether I could move from Colorado back to Tennessee to help him，I
23、knew he was seriously illI am his only child and so it was time to meet my fathers requirement Two weeks after moving back，we bought a boat and started fishing againFishing was one of the few things that we did while l was young and that we both enjoyedIt is strange but true that as we are fishing w
24、e are able to put things that have kept us apart for so many years behind usWe are able to talk about things that we have never talked about beforeFishing has been healing the old wounds that have kept us apart It is not important how many fish we catchIt is about enjoying the relationship that we h
25、ave not had for yearsIm 62 and he is 84When we are on the lake fishing，it is like two kids enjoying lifeIt is far better to find a way to put the unhappy past behindI am so lucky to spend the happy time with my father in his last yearsNow my heart is filled with loveA smile always graces my lips 56T
26、he author and his father became further apart because_ Athey lived very far from each other Bthey had different views on things Cthey only communicated by phone Dthey seldom went to see each other 57Why did the author come back to Tennessee? ABecause his father invited him to go fishing BBecause he
27、decided to live in a different city CBecause his father is ill and needs caring DBecause he regretted being rude to his father 58For the author，fishing with his old father_ Ahelps cure his fathers disease Bis a good way to get close to nature Cmakes him realize the importance of relaxation Dprovides
28、 a chance for them to communicate 59. According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE? AThe writers car is always breaking down. BFather intended me to be a fisherman. CI was unwilling to came back. DFather used to think it was useless to attend college.60. What can be the best title for th
29、e text? AFishing Brings Us Together BForgiving Is DifficultCMemories of Old Days DMy Beloved Father BBedazzling (眼花缭乱) with their bright colors and eye-catching displays, fireworks light up our night skies during the holidays. However, these crowd-pleasers can have some damaging side effects. Once a
30、 firework is set off, it only takes a couple of seconds before smoke, dust and harmful chemicals are let out into the atmosphere. The loud booming noises are caused by gunpowder. While the sounds may excite some people, they can be frightening to domestic and wild animalsas well as some humans. The
31、pretty colors you see are a result of more chemicals. Barium, added to make green, is known for its poisonous and radioactive qualities. Blue comes from copper compounds. Cadmium, lithium and leadall found in fireworkshave been linked to diseases, such as allergies and skin rashes in both humans and
32、 animals. Acid rain has been linked to gases given off by fireworks, which sometimes go beyond the toxin(毒素) limits of the United States Clean Air Act. Once all those chemicals come back down to the ground, they can cause problems too. Debris (碎片) from the fireworks falls to the ground, where animal
33、s can burn their paws or noses on piping hot pieces. Humans also are at risk of stepping on or picking up something sharp or hot. Meanwhile, debris that finds its way into waterways can damage animal habitats and water supply sources. Instead of setting off fireworks, try to come up with some new wa
34、ys for fun. Here are some ideas to get you started: Sky lanternsa tradition that originated long ago in the most-populated Asian country.Party crackersa favorite in the United Kingdomgive you noise and surprises without the mess of fireworks. You can make your own or buy eco-friendly crackers. Want
35、noise excitement with less volume? Consider a fireworks sound recording beforehand or break out the party horns (号角) and blow up a storm! 61. The advantages of fireworks can be seen below EXCEPT that _. A. the special sounds of fireworks excite people B. debris from fireworks can even find its way i
36、nto water C. the pretty and bright colors add to the beauty of night skies D. fireworks are enjoyed as one of the crowd-pleasers62. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?A. Copper compounds are needed to make green in fireworks. B. Chemicals in fireworks are both poisonous and
37、dangerous. C. Too much gases from fireworks can result in acid rain. D. Chemicals in fireworks are harmful in the air and on the ground.63. All the italicized (斜体的) words are probably _. A. mineral materialsB. tiny solids C. chemical elements D. broken pieces 64. What is implied from the passage? A.
38、 Gunpowder in fireworks makes loud booming noises. B. It must be Indians who first started to hang sky lanterns. C. Fireworks does less harm in the air than on the ground. D. Fireworks can even break the balance of nature.65. What can be concluded as the writers attitude towards fireworks? A. It is
39、not allowed to set off fireworks except during the holidays. B. Fireworks should be banned and replaced by some other means. C. Night is the best time to set off fireworks and see the pretty colors. D. You cannot set off fireworks unless you come up with new ways. COne in three American children is
40、overweight or obese, putting them at higher risk of developing diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol （胆固醇） and other illnessesBillions of dollars are spent every year treating obesity-related conditionsNone of us wants this future for our kids. We have to act, so let s move MrsObama said a
41、t the White HouseBeing the First Lady and a mother of two, Mrs. Obama has launched her campaign against childhood obesity in the US, hoping to encourage people to live healthier lives. She admitted that she herself was not immune to the temptations of junk foodI love burgers, fries, ice cream and ca
42、keAnd so do most kids, she stated, We re not talking about a lifestyle that dismisses all thatThe question is how we help people balance that out so that they re not facing life-threatening, preventable illnesses. Instead, they re enjoying their food, they re eating their vegetables, they re doing t
43、heir running and walking and playing and still have time to get a good, fun meal in every once in a whileThe campaign contains four parts: helping parents make better food choices, serving healthier food in school vending machines and lunch lines, making healthy food more available and affordable, a
44、nd encouraging children to exercise moreThe ambitious campaign, which MrsObama hopes will be seen as her legacy （遗产）, is intended to solve the childhood obesity problem in a generation, so that children born today can reach adulthood at a healthy weightThis isnt like a disease where we re still wait
45、ing for the cure to be discoveredWe know the cure for this, she saidPresident Barack Obama praised his wife for dealing with what he called one of the most urgent health issues facing the country This has enormous promise in improving the health of our children, and in giving support to parents to m
46、ake the kinds of healthy choices that are often very difficult, he said66Mrs. Obama s launch the campaign because she _ Awas strongly persuaded by other mothers. Bwanted to help the president with his work Cfound that her own children were also obese Dhoped to call on people to lead healthier lives6
47、7It can be inferred from what Mr. Obama said that _ Apeople should balance healthy food and junk food Bjunk food should be rejected by teenagers Cshe hates junk food so as to completely avoid it Dchildren are too cautious about junk food68Which statement about obesity is TRUE according to the author
48、? AIt is a life-threatening disease that cannot be prevented. BIt leads to a great loss of both health and money CObesity problem can be settled by changing kids choice. DObesity results from ignorance of health knowledge.69President Obama appreciates the campaign because _ Ait is really a good way
49、for his wife to help him by sharing his concern Bhe realizes that the obesity problem is the most urgent global issue C it contributes to the improvement of childhood health in America Dhe totally understands how tough it will be to carry out the campaign70After reading the passage, we know it is im
50、plied in the text that_Aobesity will not exist anywhere in American society any longerBthe campaign will lead to objections from junk food producersCsettling childhood obesity is the basis of good health in adulthoodDObama regards the childhood obesity as the same as curing diseases DLondon taxis, w
51、ith their friendly drivers who actually know where they are going, are ranked best in the world, according to an annual taxi survey.The survey by travel website found London taxis, despite being the most expensive, beat rivals（对手）across the globe to head the list for the third consecutive（连续的）years,
52、 scoring a total of 59 percent in votes on several categories by travelers.London taxi drivers were voted both friendliest and most knowledgeable. Drivers in the English capital must pass a rigorous examination called The Knowledge to earn their taxi license.New Yorks yellow taxis came second in the
53、 list, scoring 27 percent which was up 10 percentage points from last year even though Manhattans cab drivers tied （打成平局）with Parisian taxi drivers as the rudest.Travelers said New York had the most convenient taxis.Taxi drivers in Rome were voted the worst drivers in the world with almost one in 10
54、 travelers thinking the Italian capital had the worlds worst taxi drivers when it came to the quality of driving.Traveling by taxi is one of the first experiences that many travellers have upon arrival in a new city. In fact, the research found that cabs are by far the most popular method of traveli
55、ng from the airport to their hotel, a spokesman for said in a statement.The global survey scored city based taxis for their levels of cleanliness, value, quality of driving, knowledge of the area, friendliness, safety and convenience.Rounding out the top five were Tokyo with a total score of 26 perc
56、ent, Berlin with 17 percent, and Bangkok famed for its tuk-tuks scoring 14 percent.The survey for , part of the Expedia group, was conducted among over 1,900 travellers between May 11-28 this year.71Which of the following about Londons taxi drivers is wrong? A. They are the friendliest. B. They are
57、the most knowledgeable. C. They charge the most money. D. They drive fastest. 72. What does the underlined word “rigorous” mean in the third paragraph? .Astrict Bimportant Cofficial Dlawful73. The writer introduced the result of the study by _.A. interviewing city leadersB. interviewing the taxi dri
58、versC. listing the ranks of cities concernedD. reading forms concerned74. Romes taxi drivers are lack of _. A. good mannersB. driving skillsC. the sense of cleanlinessD. the sense of safety75. What does the writer want to tell us?A. The global big cities taxis service is scored by a travel website.
59、B. The global taxi drivers have different driving skills. C. The global taxi drivers should be trained strictly. D. The global taxi drivers should be given an exam.五 阅读表达（10分）1Do you like chocolate? Most people doSome like it in barsOthers just like big squares of it2Say you just got a box of chocol
60、ateWhich piece do you pick first? A study carried out by a professor in the University of Virginia showed that peoples choices of chocolates show their personalityIf you choose a round piece, you are a person who likes to partyIf you select an oval shape, you are a person who strivesYou like to make
61、 things and push yourself to be successfulPicking a square shape shows that this is an honest and truthful person you can depend on3What kind of chocolate do you pick? Maybe you like milk chocolateThis shows you have warm feelings about the past, while dark chocolate means something elsethe person w
62、ho chooses it looks forward to the futureWhat about white chocolate? Would you like to choose it? , you may find it hard to make up your mindThose who like chocolate with nuts are people who like to help others4Do you believe these ideas? Can chocolate tell all these things? It doesnt matterThere is
63、 one sure thing about eaters of chocolates - they eat it because they like it76What is the main idea of the text? （no more than 6 words） 77Fill in the blank (Paragraph 3 Line 3) to complete the sentence（no more than 5 words） 78What does the underlined word “this”(Paragraph 2 Line 4) refer to? （no mo
64、re than 8 words） 79Whats the writers attitude towards the information about chocolate in the text?(no more than 15 words) 80According to the passage, what of chocolate can show your characteristics and qualities?（no more than 2 words） 六 书面表达（25分）The saying goes “Attitude is everything, details deter
65、mine success or failure. ”请用英语写一篇短文，谈谈自己对上述观点的一些看法。注意：无须写标题，不得照抄英语提示语;除诗歌外，文体不限;词数为120左右。答案21-35 CDACB CABBA DCDBD36-55 CCBAB BCABC AABBA CBBDA56-75 BCDDA BACDB DABCC DACBA76. Chocolates and personality/Choices of chocolate show your personality77. If so/ If you choose it 78. The person picking a square shape of chocolate.79. The writer does not think it matters whether you believe the information or not.80. shape(s) ; color(s)