1、 牡一中高三学年 期中考试检测 英语 试第一部分：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。AShe is widely seen as proof that good looks can last forever. But, at nearly 500 years of age, time is catching up with the Mona Lisa. The health of the famous picture, painted by Leonardo da Vinci in 150
2、5, is getting worse by the year, according to the Louvre Museum where it is housed. “The thin, wooden panel on which the Mona Lisa is painted in oil has changed shape since experts checked it two years ago,” the museum said. Visitors have noticed changes but repairing the worlds most famous painting
3、 is not easy. Experts are not sure about the materials the Italian artist used and their current chemical state. Nearly 6 million people go to see the Mona Lisa every year, many attracted by the mystery of her smile. “It is very interesting that when youre not looking at her, she seems to be smiling
4、, and then you look at her and she stops,” said Professor Margaret Livingstone of Harvard University. “Its because direct vision is excellent at picking up detail, but less suited to looking at shadows. Da Vinci painted the smile in shadows.” However, the actual history of the Mona Lisa is just as m
5、ysterious as the smile. Da Vinci himself loved it so much that he always carried it with him, until it was eventually sold to Frances King Francis I in 1519. In 1911, the painting was stolen from the Louvre by a former employee, who took it out of the museum, hidden under his coat. He said he planne
6、d to return it to Italy. The painting was sent back to France two years later. During World War II, French hid the painting in small towns to keep it out of the hands of German forces.( ) 1. The underlined sentence in the first paragraph means the Mona Lisa _. A. is being damaged after so many years
7、 B. is losing its value C. is getting more valuable with years passing D. will rot away( ) 2. Which of the following is true about the Mona Lisa? _. A. It was once taken away and hidden up by German forces. B. Its painter himself loved it greatly and always kept it in a shade. C. King Francis I boug
8、ht it and then returned it to Italy. D. Mona Lisa stops smiling when you look at her wanting to see her smile.( ) 3. Choose the right order about the happenings onto Mona Lisa. _ a. It was stolen from the Louvre. b. Its painter sold it to King Francis I. c. Its state of health was checked. d. lt was
9、 returned to France and housed in the Louvre Museum. e. It was hidden and protected against Germans. A. d, e, c, b, a B. b, a, d, e, c C. d, a, e, c, b D. b, c, a, d, e( ) 4. It may add to difficulty in repairing the painting that _. A. experts havent noticed changes in its shape as visitors do B. i
10、t is likely to be stolen again when its under repair C. experts arent sure about the materials and the chemical state of its oil paint D. it is uncertain which country, Italy or France, should take chargeB Last July, we asked what you dream of doing as an adult. Thanks for your great responses! We w
11、ish we had room to print them all. Here are just a few. Work and play My dream job is being a construction worker, but only on an amusement park. James Martian, Age 9 AlaskaRoyal Fashion Designer My dream job is to sew dresses for a queen. I could make whatever design I wanted. Her breakfast dress w
12、ould be blue and long. Her lunch dress is purple and medium. Her dinner dress is red and short. They would all have sparkles. I think they would be pretty. I like my dream job. Jenna Suchyta, Age 6 WashingtonA “Police Law Fireman”When I grow up, I want to be a policeman or a fireman or a lawyer beca
13、use they help people. Maybe I will combine all three and become a “Police Law Fireman”. I can work as a policeman in the morning. I can do law things in the afternoon. I can do fireman things in the evening. But for now, I want to be a boxer to build up my muscles. I will need my strength! Avi Samue
14、ls, Age 7 IllinoisPlaying in the Band My dream job is to become a professional guitarist and singer for my future five-member rock band. I practice the guitar, and I have written hundreds of songs! The reason why I want to be a guitarist and singer is that I am very interested in music itself, so I
15、want to create some of my own. Jake Francis, Age 12 Ohio( ) 5. What do you think is the best title for the passage? A. Your dream job. B. Your future. C. Your idea. D. Your great chance.( ) 6. Who has done something for his or her future? A. James Martian B. Avi Samuels C. Jake FrancisD. Jenna Suchy
16、ta( ) 7. Where can you find this passage? A. In a fashion magazine. B. In a childrens magazine. C. In an entertainment newspaper. D. On a website.CThe year is 2094. It has been announced that a comet (彗星) is heading towards the EarthMost of it will miss our planet, but two pieces will probably hit t
17、he southern half of the EarthOn 17 July, a piece four kilometers wide enters the Earths atmosphere (大气层) with a massive explosionAbout half of the piece is destroyed, but the remaining part hits the South Atlantic at 200 times the speed of soundThe sea boils and a huge hole is made in the sea bed. H
18、uge waves are created and spread outwards from the hole. The wall of water , a kilometer high , rushes towards southern Africa at 800 kilometers an hour. Cities on the African coast are totally destroyed and millions of people are drownedBefore the waves reach South America, the second piece of the
19、comet lands in ArgentinaEarthquakes and volcanoes are set off in the Andes MountainsThe shock waves move north into California and all around the Pacific OceanThe cities of Los Angeles , San Francisco and Tokyo are completely destroyed by earthquakes. Millions of people in the southern half of the e
20、arth are already dead, but the north wont escape for long. Because of the explosions , the sun is hidden by clouds of dust , temperatures around the world fall to almost zero. Crops are ruined. The sun wont be seen again for many years. Wars break out as countries fight for food. A year later , no m
21、ore than 10 million people remain aliveCould it really happen ? In fact, it has already happened more than once in the history of the Earth. The dinosaurs were on the Earth for over 160 million years. Then 65 million years ago they suddenly disappeared. Many scientists believe that the Earth was hit
22、 by a piece of object in space. The dinosaurs couldnt live through the cold climate that followed and they died outWill we meet the same end ?( ) 8. What is mainly described in the passage ? AAn event of imaginationBA historic discovery CA research on space DA scientific adventure( ) 9. When the fir
23、st piece hits the South Atlantic, it causes Aan earthquake Bdamages to cities Chuge waves Dan Earth explosion( ) 10. Why cant the northern half of the earth escape for long ? ABecause the light and heat from the sun can not reach the earth BBecause the land is covered with water. CBecause people the
24、re can not live at the temperature of zero DBecause wars break out among countries( ) 11. By giving the example of dinosaurs , the author tries to imply Aanimals could not live in the cold climate Bwhat happened 65 million years ago was an invented story Cthe Earth could be hit by other objects in s
25、pace Dthe human beings will die out in 2094DJoey is loyal, encouraging and self-sacrificing, always putting others interests ahead of his own. He is a hard worker, who also loves to run and play. In short, hes an ideal friend and a heroic character.Here is the thing: Joey is a horse, who appears as
26、the main character in Steven Spielbergs new film War Horse.It is based on Michael Morpurgos 1982 novel, which also caused the same-titled Tony Awards winning play.The film follows the saga of Joey, a racehorse thats trained for farm work under the loving care of Albert (Jeremy Irvine ) after Alberts
27、 drunk father Ted (Peter Mullan ) overpays for the animal at auction (拍卖会).Then the World War I tears Albert and Joey apart. Joey is sold into the war effort for the British and starts his episodic adventures in Europe. Splendidly staged, the battle plots in the film are visually astounding and impr
28、essive.And with Spielbergs unique, top-notch direction and storytelling skills, War Horse cannot escape its episodic nature, calling to mind another Spielberg film about the horrors of war and its effects upon soldiers and civiliansSaving Private Ryan.While that film shocked us with horrific scenes
29、of bleeding, it relied on a company of easily-described characters and a focused storyline to present heroic themes.Like Saving Private Ryan, War Horse clings to a series of characters, not only Albert, but also British officers, French civilians and German soldiers, who display courage in the face
30、of danger. Everyone who comes in contact with Joey is either already in touch with their inner angel or is quickly moved to become more humane.Although none of this covers the fact that weve seen this stuff elsewhere before, the lovely sentiment will steal your heart.And the emotional signature of S
31、pielberg can be felt as he establishes the relationship between the boy and the horse and the mood of the piecethere will be tears. Therefore, calling this beautiful, dramatically incomplete film “ Saving Private Joey”, is entirely justifiable. ( ) 12. In common with “ Saving Private Ryan”, the film
32、 War Horse _ .A. is full of terrifying scenes of bleeding and killing B. received the title of Tony Awards Winning PlayC. tells the story happening in the Second World WarD. covers a lot of characters( ) 13. Which statement is true according to the passage?A. War Horse is based on the same-titled no
33、vel by Steven Spielberg.B. Joey is a heroic character because he saved many peoples lives.C. Joey came to Alberts care after Ted paid a lot of money for it.D. Albert sold Joey into the war effort for Europe.( ) 14. According to the passage, what does the underlined word astounding mean?A. confusing
34、B. astonishing C. inspiring D. disappointing ( ) 15. What is the best title for the passage?A. Joeya heroic race horse B. Albert and JoeyC. Spielbergs Joey D. Saving Private Joey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。Starting university can be a costly experience for most peop
35、le. But thankfully, with a little know-how, you can gain the benefits of being a student and have a lot more cash in your pocket than you would have expected. Being a money-savvy student has never been easy._16_Save money on food. Student life doesnt have to be about empty cupboards and living off t
36、akeaways or ready meals. In fact, it can be a useful habit to compare the price. _17_ One of the easiest and most efficient ways to do that is by using a price comparison site. _18_ We all have a love-hate relationship with public transport, and while it may be essential to use public transport, its
37、 not always cheap. Luckily, most cities have local bus operators that offer students passes, which are much cheaper than standard tickets. These can usually be used at all times of the day, including peak travel times. _19_ Going out to a nightclub can be expensive, so take full advantage of student
38、 offers, where drinks are cheap and entry is often free. Be sure to keep an eye out for any freebies andspecial student offers advertised at local restaurants, cinemas and high street shops.Spend less on textbooks. Before you rush out and spend your entire student loan on books, check your lecture o
39、utlines and figure out which books you really do need to own, and which ones you can just borrow from the library. _20_ And you can also share the cost with your classmates.A. Use student offers when socializing.B. Use student transport discounts.C. Avoid going to a nightclub for a social life.D. Sh
40、op around and find the cheapest option.E. Remember you can find almost any textbook in the library.F. Checking out these top money-saving tips might be helpful.G. If there are some you need to buy, see if you can get a second-hand copy.第二部分：英语知识运用（共四节，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, 从短文后
41、各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。How much do you believe the true love between humans and animals? Lets share a truestory hereTim, a 21 , was left behind in Colorado while his owners, Mr and Mrs James moved to southern California. They did not 22 the dog. They found him a very nice home 23 they mo
42、ved. They would have let Tim 24 them, but they were afraid the dogs 25 would make it difficult for them to 26 a house when they reached their 27 .The James family lived in Colorado for less than a yearBefore that, they had lived in 28 neighborhood in California to which they 29 . So Tim had been the
43、re before, but only for a short time when he was 30 .Several months after the James 31 Colorado, after they were 32 settled back in California, they heard a 33 at the doorThey couldnt 34 who might be thereIt never 35 them that it might be Tim, because they were 36 he was happily set up with his new
44、family back in ColoradoWhen they opened the door, the James saw a dirty, tired dog with very 37 feet. The animal looked a little bit like Tim, but no one could believe that Tim could have walked 840 miles 38 . The tired dog spent the night under the family car. The next day, when he was more rested,
45、 he performed some of his old 39 . The James 40 they had their own dog back21Aperson Bfriend Cneighbor Ddog22Aput away Bgive up Cget out Dbring out23Abefore Bafter Cwhen Donce24Aaccompany Bleave Cremain Dkeep25Abarking Bdisappearance Cabsence Dpresence26Abuy Bbuild Cclean Drent27Acity Bvillage Cdest
46、ination Dtown28Aa different Ban ordinary Cthe same Da similar29Aturned Breturned Cused Dstuck30Ayoung Bborn Cold Dalive31Areached Bstayed Cpassed Dleft32Amiserably Bquickly Ccomfortably Dsimply33Asound Bscratch Cbeat Dvoice34Aimagine Bfeel Cask Drecognize35Athought of Bcame about Coccurred to Dset t
47、o36Alikely Bsure Cpleased Dtold37Ahurting Bwalking Cinteresting Denabling38Aon his own Bof himself Cin himself Dfor himself39Astories Bbehaviors Ctricks Dmanners40Asupposed Bknew CunderstoodDnoted第二节 语法填空（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。David and Jack are talking about cyb
48、er（网络的）-relationships in their dorm.David: Jack, you spend a lot of time on the Internet everyday. What do you most 1 (frequent) use it for?Jack: I usually surf the net, read news and anything I am interested 2 , check emails or chat with other people. Sometimes I order online too. Maybe I can find
49、a girlfriend online like a fairy tale.David: Well, I see. Thats 3 you are so stuck in it.Jack: I know dozens of websites provide dating service. 4 (curious) and the need for companionship make them a sure-fire business. I recommend that you 5 (try) Baihe. com.David: To be honest, I really cant under
50、stand why people depend on that way to make friends. Its kind of 6 (risk).Jack: Yes, but its also one of the easiest and fastest ways to new people.David: 7 (sound) good. But it is full of traps on the Internet, and some people have really unpleasant experience about online dating.Jack: Its true, bu
51、t some people did find their better-half through online dating. David: Anyway, I wont try that way to make my girlfriend.Jack: Dont be so sure. If you happen 8 (meet) a girl online who is intelligent, kind, honest, and you get 9 good feeling of her, wont you have the desire to get to know her in per
52、son?David: I wont have such a chance in the first place, for I never enter the chat room.Jack: Maybe one mans meat is 10 mans poison.David: Thats right. 第II卷(共35分)第一节 短文改错(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分) 文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误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()，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线( )划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修
53、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11处起)不计分Whether English listening test should be canceled has become hot issue recently. Some claim that listening test should not be canceled, for they insist on listening is among the four basic skills in learning English. Therefore, others argue that it is u
54、nfair for the students in remote areas without basic equipments to practise listening.Personal, I dont think we should cancel listening test. Actually, English offers you access to the international world and have been serving as a working tool for a long time, when international cooperation is beco
55、ming increasingly frequent. Listening was essential in communication, so listening should be strengthened today rather than cancel. The cancellation of listening will weaken the ability to use English and lose a chance to get into the outside world. Only by improve our listening skills can we unders
56、tand foreigners well.第二节 书面表达 (满分25分)某中学生英文报近期开辟专栏，讨论学习习惯问题，请你结合自身学习实际，按以下提示，用英文为该专栏写一篇稿件。1.说明学习习惯与学习效果之间的关系;2.介绍一种好的学习习惯并提出养成该习惯的建议;3.描述自己在学习习惯方面存在的某个问题并给出改进措施。注意：1.词数120左右，开头语已为你写好 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯Its useful and necessary to discuss learning habits._ Yours, Li Hua牡一中高三学年 期中考试检测 英语 试题答案阅读理解：1-4 AD
57、BC5-7 ACB8-11ACAC 12-15 DCBD16-20 FDBAG完型填空：21-25 DBAAD26-30 DCCBA31-35 DCBAC36-40 BAACB语法填空 1. frequently2. in3. why4. Curiosity5. (should) try6. risky7. Sounds 8. to meet9. a10. another 改错：1. a (hot) topic2. insist on(on删)或on -that3. Therefore-However4. equipment 5. Personally6. you-us7. have-has8
58、. was-is 9. rather than cancel - rather than canceled/cancelled 10. improving参考范文Its useful and necessary to discuss learning habits. As we all know, good learning habits can make your study go to succeed. As a student, we should pay more attention to our habits which we develop in our study.Im sure
59、 “repeat” is a best habit. Do you develop the habit? If we want to improve our study, we should repeat what the teachers teach us again and again, and then we can understand or remember the knowledge which the teachers demand us to master. How to develop the habit? The first step is to set a timetab
60、le, and stick to carry out the plan, dont stop.When I do my homework, I often make mistakes with carelessness, how to overcome the shortage? I think I should think about it over and over as long as I do my homework. And then I do it little by little. Maybe only in this way can I correct my mistakes.
