1、眉山中学高三上期半期考试英语试卷第I卷考试时间：120分钟 总分：150分 第一部分 听力测试（共两节，满分20分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题。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小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. What are the speakers probably talking about? A. A storm. B. The news.C. A film.2. What does the man want to do on Saturday?
2、 A. Go for a swim.B. See a football game.C. Watch a performance.3. Where are the speakers? A. At a hotelB. At a hospital.C. At a chemists4. What does the man mean? A. Mary will attend another party.B. Mary will invite the woman first.C. Mary will go to the woman first.5. When does the mans conferenc
3、e begin? A. At 2:30B. At 3:00C. At 3:30.第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15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，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. Why does the man refuse to ask his dad for help? A. His dad often yells at him.B. His dad i
4、s cooking now.C. His dad isnt good at math.7. What will the woman do next? A. Watch a talk show.B. Go to pick up her grandma.C. Help the man with his homework.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8. Whats the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Interviewer and interviewee.B. Hostess and audience.C. Guide and
5、tourist.9. Why does the man like Holland? A. The people there are friendly.B. The weather there is wonderful.C. The cheese there is very delicious.10. What did the man think of the hot air balloon ride? A. Terrible.B. Amazing.C. Frightening.听第8段材料，回答第11至12题。11. What does the man ask the woman to do?
6、 A. Study art with him.B. Prepare for an exhibition.C. Draw some posters for his club.12. What do we know about the woman? A. Her job is related to art.B. She had studied art before.C. She refused the mans request.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. Why did the man give up collecting coins? A. He didnt have much m
7、oney.B. He couldnt find many coins.C. He preferred traveling to collecting coins.14. What is the womans hobby now? A. Collecting blue things.B. Collecting CDs.C. Collecting rocks.15. Who influenced the womans choice of a hobby when she was a child? A. The man.B. Her parents.C. Her aunt.16. What is t
8、he woman doing? A. Interviewing the man.B. Helping the man move.C. Checking the mans new office.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What happened on Sunday afternoon? A. A big plane crashed before it could land.B. A house was completely destroyed by a plane.C. A single-engine airplane crashed into a house.18. Whe
9、re was the pilots body found? A. In the sitting room.B. In a bedroom.C. In the kitchen.19. What did the Smiths do when they heard the big noise? A. They ran out immediately.B. They all hid under the table.C. They went to check at once.20. What did the police think had caused the crash? A. A lack of
10、fuel.B. Bad weather.C. Poor flying skills.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，从每题所给的四个选项A、B、C和D中，选出最佳选项，并在答读卡上将该项涂黑。A Teachers are the people who teach children important knowledge. What children learn from their teachers at a young age will most likely stay with them for the rest of t
11、heir lives. Teachers play an extraordinary part in the lives of children for the formative years of their development and the importance of teachers is something that cannot be understated(淡化). Within a school, if teachers are well-educated and if they are intellectually alive and take a keen intere
12、st in their job, success is ensured. At READ Foundation, we have employed 4,000 highly qualified and educated teachers to ensure success. Our teachers ensure that children at READ Foundation schools are taught to high standards and only receive quality education which will lead to a brighter future
13、for these children. At READ Foundation, we also recognise that teachers training needs to be up-to-date and through our five Centres for Training and Coordination(CTCs), each school is regularly visited by a team of Education and Training Officers who closely monitor all aspects of school life and t
14、eaching quality, with training provided where necessary. We are extremely pleased that READ Foundation schools have a history of excellent results which have been obtained through our teachers engaging with their students in an interesting yet informative manner. Our students have developed a thirst
15、 for learning and acquiring knowledge and through their hard work and commitment excellent results have been achieved.READ Foundation needs donations to keep it running. You can help children in developing countries receive a good education, too. Just donate some money. Even a pound matters.Donate o
16、ver phone: 03000 121 121Donate using mobile: text READ30 10 to 70070Donate with 21. We learn that READ Foundation . A. has over 4,000 schools all over the world B. mainly helps teachers achieve success in life C. attaches importance to the quality of teachersD. mainly supports schools in developed c
17、ountries22. The five CTCs are used to . A. help teachers improveB. help children have funC. find teachers nationwide D. show all aspects of teaching quality23. The text is meant to . A. encourage students to learn at READ Foundation B. encourage readers to donate to READ Foundation C. show the impor
18、tance of education D. tell how READ Foundation is runB The World Health Organization warns that millions of people are dying every year from indoor air pollution. The WHO finds that poor cooking, heating and lighting technologies are killing millions of people each year.Indoor air pollution results
19、from the use of dangerous fuels and cook-stoves in the home. To help fight the problem, the WHO announced new guidelines aimed at reducing household pollutants.WHO officials say nearly three billion people are unable to use clean fuels and technologies for cooking, heating and lighting. And they say
20、 more than seven million people die from exposure to indoor or outdoor air pollution each year. Of that number, the WHO says about 4. 3 million people die from household air pollution given off by simple coal cook-stoves. Most of the deaths are in developing countries.Carlos Dora is Coordinator in t
21、he WHOs Department of Public Health, Environmental and Social Determinants of Health. He says people should not use unprocessed coal and kerosene fuel indoors. He says opening a window or door to let out the harmful air will not improve the situation. It will only pollute the outdoors.WHO officials
22、say indoor pollution leads to early deaths from stroke, heart and lung disease, childhood pneumonia(肺炎）and lung cancer. Women and girls are the main victims. The United Nations found that more than 95 percent of households in sub-Saharan Africa depend on solid fuels for cooking. It says huge populat
23、ions in India, China and Latin American countries, such as Guatemala and Peru, are also at risk.Nigel Bruce is a professor of Public Health at the University of Liverpool. He says researchers are developing good cook-stoves and other equipment to burn fuels in a more efficient way.WHO experts note s
24、ome new, safe and low-cost technologies that could help are already available. In India, you can buy an induction(电或磁) stove for about $ 8.00. And in Africa you can buy a solar lamp for less than $ 1. 00.24. What has been done to reduce indoor air pollution?A. The WHO provided selfless assistance fo
25、r the poor.B. People are forbidden to use coal-stoves inside.C. The WHO issues official advice to cut down pollution.D. People are taught how to correctly use their stoves.25. According to WHO officials, we can know thatA. many people refuse to use clean fuels and technologiesB. seven million people
26、 die from indoor air pollutionC. simple coal cook-stoves cause too many deathsD. the processed coal is dangerous to peoples health26. It can be concluded from the fifth paragraph that_.A. most children are suffering a lot from lung cancerB. solid fuels are easily producing pollutantsC. sub-Saharan A
27、frica is the poorest placeD. some countries are at the risk of using up fuels27. What can we infer from the passage_?A. More and more will die in the future. B. It is not hard to solve indoor air pollutants.C. Most people cannot afford a new stove. D. The WHO will take strong measures.CMost people w
28、ho fly on passenger planes in the United States do not lose their luggage. Even if the luggage is lost, usually it is only delayed. Most “lost” luggage is found in a few days. Airlines search for the owners of unclaimed bags for up to three months. But when the owners cannot be found or the bags are
29、 not claimed, they are sold to a store in the small city of Scottsboro, in the southern state of Alabama. About one-half of one percent of all luggage passing through US airports is unclaimed. Many of the missing bags, and what is in them, are sold at the Unclaimed Baggage Center. Seven thousand ite
30、ms arrive at the store every day. Tom Barnes, who was shopping at the store said, “I can go into any of the large shopping centers, like the international malls. I can walk through there for an hour and come out with three items. But I come into this store, and then I come out with my car full of st
31、uff.” Brenda Cantrell, who works at the store, said, “The Unclaimed Baggage Center is the only store in America that buys and resells unclaimed baggage from the airline industry. You would be surprised at all the jackets, eyeglasses, neck pillows, blankets, laptops, Kindles, iPads and, you know, all
32、 kinds of expensive electronics.” The store says it once sold a containerfor flowers for $80 that was found to be worth $18,000. And it says a painting sold for $25 was later found to be worth $25,000. The store buys the luggage from the airlines. It does not examine the things inside them before bu
33、ying them. Only about half of the items in the bags are suitable for sale at the store. Some people say it is not fair to the owners of the lost luggage to sell their goods. Customer Daniel Martin is not one of them. “I feel the airport may try to find the people that lose the things. If theyve trie
34、d and they cant get a hold of them, its better than throwing them away or just letting them rot in a warehouse somewhere.”28. According to the text, what may happen to the US airline luggage?A. The luggage is often delayed. B. A large percentage of luggage is lost.C. Some luggage will be sold if nob
35、ody claims it. D. Unclaimed luggage will be kept by the airport for a year.29. Tom Bares words imply that _.A. the store has little to offer B. he enjoys shopping at the store greatlyC. he prefers to shop at international malls D. the store is no different from any other shopping center30. Whats Dan
36、iel Martins attitude towards the practice of the airlines?A. Unusual. B. Ridiculous.C. Acceptable. D. Inappropriate.31. What would be the best title for the text?A. What happens to lost US airline luggage? B. A new shopping center in the USC. Is it fair to the airline passengers? D. Tips on finding
37、“lost” luggage.DPeople arent walking any more-if they can figure out a way to avoid it.I felt superior about this matter until the other day I took my car to mail a small parcel. The journey is a matter of 281 steps. But I used the car. And I wasnt in any hurry, either, I had merely become one more
38、victim of a national sickness: motorosis.It is an illness to which I had thought myself immune(免疫的), for I was bred in the tradition of going to places on my own two legs. At that time, we regarded 25 miles as good days walk and the ability to cover such a distance in ten hours as sign of strength a
39、nd skill. It did not occur to us that walking was a hardship. And the effect was lasting. When I was 45 years old I raced and beata teenage football player the 168 steps up the Stature of Liberty.Such enterprises today are regarded by many middle-aged persons as bad for the heart. But a well-known B
40、ritish physician, Sir Adolphe Abrhams, pointed out recently that hearts and bodies need proper exercise. A person who avoids exercise is more likely to have illnesses than one who exercises regularly. And walking is an ideal form of exercise- the most familiar and natural of all.It was Henry Thoreau
41、 who showed mankind the richness of going on foot. The man walking can learn the trees, flowers, insects, birds and animals, the significance of seasons, the very feel of himself as a living creature in a living world. He cannot learn in a car.The car is a convenient means of transport, but we have
42、made it our way of life. Many people dont dare to approach Nature any more; to them the world they were born to enjoy is all threat. To them security is a steel river thundering on a concrete road. And much of their thinking takes place while waiting for the traffic light to turn green.I say that th
43、e green of forests is the minds best light. And none but the man on foot can evaluate what is basic and everlasting.32. What was life like when the author was young?A. People usually went around on foot.B. people often walked 25 miles a dayC. People used to climb the Statue of Liberty.D. people cons
44、idered a ten-hour walk as a hardship.33. The author mentions Henry Thoreau to prove that_A. middle-aged people like getting back to natureB. walking in nature helps enrich ones mindC. people need regular exercise to keep fitD. going on foot prevents heart disease34. What is compared to “a steel rive
45、r” in Paragraph6?A. A queue of cars B. A ray of traffic lightC. A flash of lightning D. A stream of people35. What is the authors intention of writing this passage?A. To tell people to reflect more on life.B. To recommend people to give up drivingC. To advise people to do outdoor activitiesD. To enc
46、ourage people to return to walking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。War of the Worlds “Wow, fantastic, awesome” are just a few words to explain how much I love this movie and I took the time to see it. The cinematography (电影摄影术) is extraordinary while the action scenes m
47、ake your heart jump. 36 The time they put into each detail is great. 37 It brings in some new faces and familiar ones. Tom Cruise plays an ex-husband named Ray Ferrier who wants to win the love of his son (Justin Chatwin ). His daughter (Dakota Fanning) is a shy little intelligent girl who cant stan
48、d to have “her space” invaded. The action and plot are complicated. War of the worlds is set in the present day just before a battle between the human race and the invaders. I dont want to give too much away, but the story unfolds very well. 38 Warning: this movie is not for the faint-hearted（不适合胆怯之
49、人） 39 The movie is rated PG-13 because of its frightening series of sci-fi violence but I saw it and still slept soundly. War of the worlds is an adventure that takes you not only through the lives of a family, but through the life of anything that inhabits this planet.I highly recommend this movie,
50、 not only for its cast and cinematography, but also for its values. 40 Watch this great movie because you might learn something, and not just because its cool or scary. A. Then lets talk about the cast!B. War of the Worlds is unbelievable.C. There is some blood, but not too much.D. This was going to
51、 be a horror movie for kids.E. The film shooting lasted an estimated 72 days.F. Its hard not to get excited about what will happen next! G. This is a great thriller and the DVD is definitely worth $20.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，从短文后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，并在
52、答题卡上将该项涂黑。Its amazing how persuasion techniques can allow you to get the things youve always wanted, even without the right timing or budget.Persuasion techniques can be quite 41 .You will realize that 42 freely open themselves up to you, as you start mastering the skill. People will want to 43 you
53、if you give them the right reasons.Heres one of my experiences in 44 people.I used to be an employer of a big networking marketing organization that required participants to be active and able 45 . There were around 500 employers, so I needed a 46 that would help me sell faster than anyone else. We
54、were, 47 , selling the same products, so everything basically relied on the customers and on how they 48 the goods.I approached a potential client(客户) and told him all about the product. 49 giving the idea that the product was going after him-and I after his 50 , I made it seem as if it was his 51 i
55、f he wasnt going to buy the product.I projected myself as a very reliable and 52 friend, and represented the benefits. I put the focus on the potential client, stating all the things that the 53 could do for him, and not on how much I could 54 if hed buy. As a result, that customer bought 3 sets wit
56、h a big smile.I 55 to use persuasion techniques to put myself into more advantageous 56 wherever I go. You will realize that persuasion techniques can help you 57 a promotion fast, improve your 58 with your family and other friends, give you confidence, and 59 make you more attractive. The power is
57、right at the tip of your 60 . It is better to be the one directing than the one being dominated.41.A.beneficial B. difficult C. interesting D. confusing42.A.arms B. doors C. opportunitiesD. problems43.A.attract B. followC. find D. understand44.A.entertaining B. pleasing C. controlling D. persuading4
58、5.A.writersB. speakersC. sellersD. listeners46.A.directorB. strategyC. processD. system47.A.after all B. in allC. at firstD. at last48.A.promoted B. carriedC. createdD. received49.A.Despite of B. Regardless of C. Instead of D. In case of50.A.pockets B. smiles C. pictures D. answers51.A.decision B. l
59、oss C. belief D. trust52.A.lifelong B. new C. trusted D. close53.A.product B. company C. factory D. school54.A.pay B. earn C. produce D. improve55.A.refuse B. demand C. continue D. agree56.A.directions B. measures C. occasions D. positions57.A.get B. pass C. make D. build58.A.exploration B. relation
60、ships C. levels D. awareness59.A.even B. early C. already D. still60.A.toe B. head C. tongue D. finger第II卷第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）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（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。 The other day, my friends and I talked about the rules in our school. At our school, students 61 (require) to
61、 wear uniforms every day. 62 (dress) in the ugly school uniforms, my classmates and I do feel uncomfortable. We would like to wear clothes 63 make us look smart. However, our teachers believe that if we didnt wear uniforms, we would concentrate 64 (much) on our clothes than our studies. This is exac
62、tly 65 we disagree. We think we would feel more comfortable and study better if we are allowed to design our own uniforms. Its also 66 (probable) a good idea for teachers to allow us to study in groups during the evening. I know we get noisy sometimes, but we learn a lot 67 each other. We also think
63、 that vacations should be longer. Longer vacations would give us time to do 68 _ (activity) like volunteering. Last summer I had an opportunity 69 (volunteer) at the local hospital, but I couldnt stay because I had to go back to school. It would be a(n) 70 (value) experience for me because I want to
64、 be a doctor when I grow up.第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节 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，每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。 增加：把缺词处加个漏字符号（），并在其下面写出该加的词。 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 friend Li Ming used to
65、being upset about some small things and couldnt keep calmly. His classmates were tired of him and ignored him. Teachers were concerned about him and often talked about him face to face; therefore, all the efforts were in vain.One day at dusk, he suffers from a stomachache. The teachers and students
66、sent him to hospital without delay and took well care of him. After he recovered, he was gratefully to the teachers and classmates. From then on, he no longer disturbs with his classmates and often joins them in settling some problems. He is getting along well with his classmates and becomes caring
67、student. As far as Im concerned, its the love and care from the teachers and his classmates who has changed him entirely.第二节 书面表达（满分25分）假设你是李华，一名高三学生，在网络上看到一所国外大学的招生信息（admission information）,该大学对中国学生开设30多个专业（major），你对此非常感兴趣，打算用英语撰写一份个人申请，主要内容包括：1、想申请的专业；2、个人优势；3、进入大学后的打算。注意：1、词数100左右；2、书信格式已给出；3、可适当
68、增加细节，以使行文连续。Dear Sir or Madam, _Yours sincerely,Li Hua2016年11月高三半期考试答案听力部分：15：CCACB 610 ：ACACB11-15: CBABC 15-20: BCBBA阅读理解：21-23：CAB 24-27：CCBB 28-31：CBCA32-35：ABAD 七选五： 36-40：EAFDB完形填空：41-45：ACBDC 46-50: BADCA 51-55: BCABC 56-60: DABAC语法填空：61 are required 62. Dressed 63. that/which 64.more 65. whe
69、re 66. probably 67. from 68. activities 69. to volunteer 70. valuable改错：beingbe calmly-calm about -with therefore-however Suffers-suffered well-good gratefully-grateful with去掉 a caring student who-that 写作： I have recently noticed the admission information of your university on the Internet. Im writi
70、ng to apply for management among all the majors offered to us Chinese students.For one thing, I do well in English and it will be easy for me to complete the courses in your university. For another, I have been the monitor during my school years, which has promoted my organizing ability. Having orga
71、nized a few activities successfully, I am determined to be a manager as my dream job. Therefore, my plan is to join the Students Union and participate in some meaningful social activities to learn some advanced management experience.Im looking forward to hearing from you soon. Yours sincerely, Li Hua