1、眉山中学2016届高三上期期中测试英 语注意事项：1.本试卷分第卷（选择题）和第卷（非选择题）两部分。答题前，考生务必在将自己的姓名、考生号填写在答题卡上。2.回答第卷时，选出每小题选出答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。写在试卷上无效。3.回答第卷时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在试卷上无效。第卷第一部分 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）听下面5段对话。每段对话有一个小题，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
2、小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. What is the man looking for?A. VegetablesB. Orange juiceC. An employee.2. What is Pat wearing? A. A white hatB. A white shirtC. A brown shirt 3. What did the man borrow from the woman?A. Her iPhoneB. Her iPod C. Her gym bag4. Who will the man call?A. His wife B. His bossC. A taxi5. Wh
3、at happened to the woman?A. She was late for schoolB. She got lost while drivingC. She couldnt find a parking spot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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，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。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。6. What does the woman say
4、about puppies?A. They are freeB. They need shots C. They eat vegetables7. What does the boy offer to do?A. Build a house for the puppy.B. Take good care of the puppy.C. Give the puppy some of his food.听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。8. Why does the man want the door oiled?A. Its very old.B. Its hard to open.C. It ma
5、kes too much noise.9. When does the woman usually come home?A. Late at night.B. In the middle of the day.C. Early in the morning.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. What does the man expect for the year?A. Itll be fun.B. Itll be difficult.C. Itll be easy.11. What does the man plan to do?A. Major in English.B. Volu
6、nteer at the zoo.C. Attend medical school.12.How often will the woman be volunteering? A. Every day B. Every weekend C. Three days a week.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. Who did the woman just meet?A. A psychologist.B. Her doctor.C. One of her friends.14. What might be the cause of the womans sleeping problems
7、?A. Anxiety.B. Too much work.C. The pills she takes.15. What does the man suggest?A. Exercising outdoors.B. Talking more often to others.C. Not using the computer for a while.16. When does the man usually fall asleep? A. At 8:00 p.m. B. At 9:00 p.m. C. At 10:00 p.m.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. When did the
8、 storm start? A. This morning. B. This afternoon. C. Last night.18. Who has been rescued by boat? A. People living in low areas. B. People living near the hills. C. People living near the ocean.19. How many people are without power? A. Thousands. B. Hundreds. C. Several.20. What does the Weather Ser
9、vice suggest people do? A. Not leave their homes. B. Turn off their electricity. C. Drive carefully through water.第二部分：阅读（共两节，满分40分） 第一节 阅读理解 (共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。AI was waiting in line to register a letter in the post office at Thirty-third Street and Ei
10、ghth Avenue in New York. I noticed that the clerk appeared to be bored with the jobweighing envelopes, handing out stamps, and issuing receiptsthe same dull work year after year.So I said to myself, “I am going to try to make that clerk like me. Obviously, to make him like me, I must say something n
11、ice, not about myself, but about him.” So I asked myself, “What is there about him that I can honestly admire?” That is sometimes a hard question to answer, especially with strangers. However, in this case, it happened to be easy. I instantly saw something I admired very much.So while he was weighin
12、g my envelope, I remarked with enthusiasm, “I certainly wish I had your hair.”He looked up and his face was full of smiles. “Well, it isnt as good as it used to be,” he said modestly. We carried on a pleasant conversation and the last thing he said to me was, “Many people have admired my hair.”Ill b
13、et that person went out to lunch that day walking on air. Ill bet he went home that night and told his wife about it. Ill bet he looked in the mirror and said, “It is a beautiful head of hair.”There is one allimportant law of human conduct. If we obey that law, we shall almost never get into trouble
14、. In fact, that law, if obeyed, will bring us countless friends and constant happiness. But the very instant we break the law, we shall get into endless trouble. The law is this: Always make the other person feel important.21. According to Paragraph 1, it seemed that .A. the clerk was tired of his j
15、obB. the clerk was working happily thenC. the author had known the clerk for a long timeD. the author did the same job as the clerk before22. The author commented on the clerks hair to .A. win his kindnessB. distract his attentionC. show his respect D. express his thanks23. What does the author try
16、to express in Paragraph 5?A. The author felt good after praising the clerk.B. The clerk would spread his good feelings to others.C. The clerk would focus on his appearance in the future.D. The authors words would positively influence the clerk.24. Whats the most suitable title for the passage?A. The
17、 importance of a white lieB. Always help people wholeheartedlyC. The secret of making people like youD. How to make your work easy and interestingBProfessor James V. McConnell, a psychologist at the University of Michigan, expressed his feelings about a smile.“People who smile,” he said, “tend to ma
18、nage, teach and sell more effectively, and to raise happier children. Theres far more information in a smile than a frown. Thats why encouragement is a much more effective teaching device than punishment.”The employment manager of a large New York department store told me she would rather hire a sal
19、es clerk who hadnt finished grade school, if he or she had a pleasant smile, than a doctor of philosophy with a serious face.The effect of a smile is powerfuleven when it is unseen. Telephone companies throughout the United States have a program called“Phone Power” which is offered to employees who
20、use the telephone to sell their services or products. In this program they suggest that you smile when talking on the phone. Your “smile”comes through in your voice.Robert Cryer, manager of a computer department for a company in Cincinnati, Ohio, revealed how he had successfully found the right appl
21、icant for a hard-to-fill position:“I was desperately trying to recruit（雇佣、聘请） a ph.D. in computer science for my department. I finally located a young man with ideal qualifications who was about to graduate from Purdue University. After several phone conversations I learned that he had several offer
22、s from other companies, many of them larger and better known than mine. I was delighted when he accepted my offer. After he started on the job, I asked him why he had chosen us over the others. He paused for a moment and then he said, I think it was because managers in the other companies spoke on t
23、he phone in a cold, business-like manner, which made me feel like just another business transaction（交易）.Your voice sounded as if you were glad to hear from methat you really wanted me to be part of your organization.You can be assuredI am still answering my phone with a smile.”25. How does the autho
24、r introduce the topic of the passage?A. By answering a question.B. By providing an example.C. By borrowing an experts words.D. By announcing a survey result.26.American telephone companies “Phone Power” .A. teaches people how to improve their productsB. helps people to realize the power of phone cal
25、lsC. aims to test the quality of the telephones producedD. introduced a new strategy for doing business through phone calls27. What made the young man accept Robert Cryers offer?A. The great size of his company.B. The good name of his company.C. Robert Cryers friendly attitude.D. Robert Cryers perso
26、nal reputation.CWhen viewed from the Schuylkill Expressway in Philadelphia, St.Johns Church presents a picture of dignity and grace. This graystoned beauty surrounded by a park made a wonderful setting for the wedding my wife and I attended in Manayunk.At the church, I ran into an old friend, Casper
27、 Barrata, who happened to be assigned to the Mass(弥撒). Now 73, Casper was a brilliant and talented softball pitcher(投手) back in the Mens Leagues of Philadelphia in the mid-60s. I didnt recognize the now silver-haired fellow until my brother-in-law John Kay mentioned his name to me! After a very plea
28、sant greeting and praising each other on how good the other was at playing the game back then, Casper asked if I remembered a letter of encouragement I had written to him back in 1964. It appeared that Casper fell on hard times pitching, as pitchers sometimes do, and he wasnt pitching too well for a
29、 period of time. I didnt recall the letter, but he said, “Yes, I still have it, and I continue to read it anytime things arent going too well.” He went on to say that he had read the letter many times over the past 40 years, and the situation always seemed to improve. I was speechless!He continued,
30、“You dont remember?” I said, “Sadly, no, I dont.” But I did ask if I could have a copy of the letter. He said he would e-mail it to me. After Casper finished work at Murphys wedding, we met on the steps of the church. Casper came up to me and presented the letter. He lived a block away from the chur
31、ch and ran home to get it after the mass. The envelope had faded and turned yellow, and so was the letter inside. That letter had to be nearly 50 years old. In simple terms, the letter read:These hard times are temporary! Maintain your passion for the game. Never quit and youll be back on top again
32、shortly. Hang in there!Casper Barrata once again became the best pitcher in the League and remained to be a thorn in our teams side every time he pitched against us.28.Why did the author go to the church?A. To get married.B. To hold a wedding.C. To attend a wedding.D. To meet his friend Casper Barra
33、ta.29. It can be inferred from the text that the author once .A. fell on hard times pitchingB. often worked for the MassC. was good at playing softballD. taught Casper to play softball30. What does the underlined sentence show in Paragraph2?A. The author was moved by Casper.B. The author wasnt good
34、at speaking.C. The author admired Casper too much.D. The author didnt recall the letter at all.31. Why did Casper keep the letter for decades?A. The letter was sent by his best friend.B. The letter inspired him in his sport career.C. The letter was written by a softball pitcher.D. The letter helped
35、him recall something in the past.DWhile the subways arrival time may be ambiguous, one thing about your commute（经常乘车往返于两地）is certain: No one wants to talk to each other. In our contemporary culture, the prospect of communicating withor even looking ata stranger is virtually unbearable. Everyone arou
36、nd us seems to agree by the way they fiddle with(胡乱摆弄) their phones, even without a signal underground.Its a sad realityour desire to avoid interacting with other human beingsbecause theres much to be gained from talking to a stranger standing by you. But you wont know it when you play with your pho
37、ne. This universal armor(盔甲) sends the message:“Please dont approach me.”What is it that makes us feel we need to hide behind our screens? One answer is fear. We fear rejection, or that our innocent social advances will be misinterpreted as “creepy(怪异的)”.We fear well be judged. Strangers are unfamil
38、iar to us, so were more likely to feel anxious when communi-cating with them compared with our friends and acquaintances. To avoid this anxiety, we turn to our phones. Phones become our security blanket, and theyre our happy glasses that protect us from what we think is going to be more dangerous.In
39、 one experiment, behavioral scientists Nicholas Epley and Juliana Schroeder asked commuters to do the unthinkable thing: Start a conversation. These commuters began to talk to their fellow passengers. What was the result? These commuters were reportedly more enjoyable compared with those without com
40、munication, which makes absolute sense, since human beings thrive on（喜欢）social connections. Talking to strangers can make you feel connected.The train ride is a fortuity(偶然) for social connections. The ride should be taken advantage of. We may be at an age when endless information is at our fingerti
41、ps, but experience is not. Google may have all of the facts you need, but it cant tell you what questions to ask. Considering the ways we can learn from each others experiences, every person is a “good” use of time. So next time youre on the subway platform or a park bench, consider starting a conve
42、rsation, offering a compliment, or at the very least, giving a smile.32. It can be inferred from Paragraph 1 that when people take the subway, .A. the journey is often a quiet oneB. they often meet friendly passengersC. the subway often cant arrive on timeD. they are angry about the lack of a signal
43、33. Why do commuters turn to their phones?A. To remove the fear of taking the subway.B. To avoid getting bored on the subway.C. To avoid any possible trouble caused by talks.D. To rule out the possibility of being attacked.34. What was the purpose of the experiment?A. To show the problems of communi
44、cation.B. To know how human beings communicate.C. To learn how to make commuters enjoyable.D. To study the result of starting a conversation.35. Why is talking to strangers important according to the author?A. Because you can get enough information.B. Because you can overcome some bad habits.C. Beca
45、use you can learn from others experiences.D. Because you can make friends with people quickly.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从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。Why fewer toys will benefit your kidsToys are not merely playthings. Toys form the building blocks for our childs future. They teach our children
46、 about the world and about themselves. They send messages and communicate values. 36 Wise parents also think about the number of toys that children are given. While most toy rooms and bedrooms today are filled to the ceiling with toys, intentional parents learn to limit the number of toys that kids
47、have to play with. 37 .1. Kids learn to be more creative. 38 Two German public health workers conducted an experiment in which they convinced a kindergarten classroom to remove all of their toys for three months. Although boredom set in during the initial stages of the experiment, the children soon
48、began to use their basic surroundings to invent games and use imagination in their playing.2. 39 When too many toys are introduced into a childs life, their attention span will begin to suffer. A child will rarely learn to fully appreciate the toy in front of them when there are countless options st
49、ill remaining on the shelf behind them.3. 40 Children with fewer toys learn how to develop interpersonal relationships with other kids and adults. They learn the give and take of a good conversation. And studies have shown childhood friendships seem to lead to a greater chance of success academicall
50、y and in social situations during adulthood.A. Kids establish better social skills.B. Kids develop longer attention spans.C. Kids learn to take greater care of things.D. So do your child a favour today and limit their number of toys.E. Too many toys prevent kids from fully developing their gift of i
51、magination.F. They understand that fewer toys will actually benefit their children in the long term.G. Thus, wise parents think about what foundation is being laid by the toys that are given to their kids.第三部分：语言知识运用完型填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分,满分30分)It was the first day of kindergarten. I walked in with my m
52、om and was 41 at all the toys against the walls. 42 I ran over to them and started to play. Most of the other 43 were doing the same. In the corner, though, I saw one girl sitting 44 . She was small and weak, the only one in the class 45 than me. Her red eyes 46 she had been crying. None of the othe
53、r kids seemed to notice her.I was playing with the toy cars. When I 47 , I saw her sad and lonely eyes, Suddenly I felt something inside my heart 48 . I wasnt sure what it was. Being the youngest in my family I had become spoiled. My elder brothers always did 49 while I was free to play. However, th
54、at day it was 50 that I should think of someone other than myself. Finally I 51 two toy cars and went over to her. “Do you want to play?” I asked. She smiled at me and 52 her head yes.What made me remember that first 53 act was a letter that little girl wrote to me after we both 54 . She told me how
55、 her illness made other kids 55 her and how my act had changed her 56 . She cherished (珍惜) the friendship I had 57 . From then on we continued our friendship through the mail for several years 58 the bad health finally took her life.Today I still think of her and thank her for stirring something in
56、my selfish 59 that day. I ask myself how a bit of 60 can move a heart, touch a soul, and change a life.41.A. amazedB. frightenedC. puzzled D. embarrassed42. A. SlowlyB. UnfortunatelyC. SadlyD. Immediately43. A. teachersB. parentsC. brothersD. kids44. A. on timeB. in surpriseC. by herselfD. in vain45
57、. A. clevererB. shorterC. betterD. braver46. A. believedB. suggestedC. deniedD. explained47. A. looked upB. went outC. woke upD. looked down48. A. floatingB. stirringC. dancingD. shooting49. A .nothingB. exerciseC. shoppingD. housework50. A. clearB. naturalC. strangeD. usual51. A. threw outB. picked
58、 upC. hid awayD. tore down52. A. pointedB. touchedC. tappedD. nodded53. A. unfairB. unrespectableC. unselfishD. unfriendly54. A. gave upB. turned upC. grew upD. got up55. A. helpB. fightC. likeD. avoid56. A. wealthB. familyC. illnessD. life57. A. offeredB. abandonedC. promisedD. destroyed58. A. unle
59、ssB. thoughC. beforeD. after59. A. headB. heartC. decisionD. act60. A. interestB. loveC. sorrowD. confidence 第卷（非选择题 共50分）第一节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下列材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。In Britain someone who helps children cross the street 61 (call) “lollipop person”, because their sign looks like
60、 a lollipop(棒棒糖).The job of a lollipop person is to walk to the middle of the road at a(n) 60 (suit)time, holding up the sign. It is a legal 63 (require) for traffic to stop at this command. The lollipop person will signal that it is all right to cross the road 64 (safe). Traffic may only move once
61、the sign has been lowered.Generally speaking, school crossings are manned for approximately 3 hours a day or less. As a result, the work has always appealed more 65 people seeking to supplement their income such as 66 retired.Lollipop people were introduced to enable policemen, 67 had previously run
62、 crossing patrols(巡逻)，to perform other duties. The earliest lollipops were red and black rectangles 68 (say)“Stop, children crossing.”In 2001 in Europe patrollers were given extra powers allowing them 69 (assist) adults with crossing, too. The most recent change in the history of the School Crossing
63、 Patrol saw the word “children” 70 (replace) with a symbol to bring the UK in line with the rest of the EU(欧盟).第二节 短文改错（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，请你修改你同学写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每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（），并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词作斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1. 每处错误及其修改
64、均仅限一词； 2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。While my big brother was run in a crosscountry race at a golf course, my friends and I decided to go exploring. We were walking around in the woods that surrounded a course then I saw two golf balls at the bottom of a hill. When they went down to check if there were
65、any more, we were shocked at what we found. There are thousands of balls down there. Excitedly, we ran and collected as much as possible. When we returned down the hill, we had almost three bags golf balls. It just shows that with a little exploration, and you never know that you may find.第三节 书面表达（满
66、分35分）下面是Mr.White收到的一封来自Mike的求助信。阅读完后请根据信中的内容写一封回信以帮助Mike走出困境，拥有和谐的人际关系，享受美好的青春。注意：1.词数100120。2.可根据情况适当增加情节以使行文连贯。Dear Mr. White,I am a student from a high school. To tell you the truth, I have a problem. I am not good at communicating with my classmates. Although I try to talk to them, I still find
67、it hard to make good friends with them. I do want to change this situation, but I dont know how. I would be thankful if you could give me some advice.Yours,Mike 英语半期答案一、听力15：BCBAC 610：BCCAB1115：CBBAA1620：CBABA二、阅读AADCCDCCCDBACDC三、七选五GFEBA四、完形15：ADDCB 610：BABDC1115：BDCCD1620：DACBB五、61、is called62、suitable63、requirement64、safely65、to66、the67、who68、saying69、to assist70、replaced六、1、runrunning2、athe3、thenwhen4、theywe5、arewere6、muchmany7、downup8、of9、and 10、thatwhat
