1、跃华学校2015-2016学年第一学期期中考试高三英语试题命题人：蔡绍广 王敏 审核人：蔡绍广 王敏 考试时间：2015年11月第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节(共5小题；每小题l5分，满分75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l0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. How much will the woman pay if she buys two skirts?A. $18. B. $19. C. $20.2. What will the speaker
2、s discuss?A. Report. B. A computer. C. A report on computer.3. What are the speakers talking about?A. Child. B. A room. C. A present.4. What can we learn from this conversation?A. The woman does not get along well with the man.B. The woman does not get along well with her roommate.C. The man will ta
3、lk with the womans roommate.5. Where are the two speakers now?A. On the first floor. B. On the fourth floor. C. On the fifth floor.第二节(共15小题；第小题l5分，满分225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、7题。6. What was
4、 the woman doing before she went home?A. Typing a report. B. Rewriting a report. C. Reviewing a report.7. Where did the woman have her dinner?A. In a restaurant. B. In her office. C. At home.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. Why does the man feel surprised?A. The woman has found a new job. B. The woman doesnt feel
5、like leaving.C. The woman disagrees with him.9. What does the woman say about her department?A. There is a lack of trust. B. There are serious problems. C. There is too much pressure.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. What are the speakers talking about?A. Popular sports events. B. TV programs people like best. C
6、. Things people do after work.11. How did the woman do the research?A. She talked to people. B. She sent letters to people.C. She collected information from newspapers.12. What do most people do in their spare time?A. Go to movies. B. Read books. C. Watch TV.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. Where does this conv
7、ersation take place?A. At the airport. B. In a restaurant. C. On the street.14. Why does the woman like San Francisco?A. It has less traffic. B. It has the best food and music.C. People there are friendlier.15. Where does the woman come from?A. Pennsylvania. B. San Francisco. C. China.16. What does
8、the woman think of the mans English?A. Excellent. B. Acceptable. C. Strange.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. How many people are there in the womans family?A. Three. B. Four. C. Five.18. What did the children think about having dinner together at home?A. They thought it was funny. B. They disliked the idea at
9、first.C. They preferred eating with friends.19. How often did the family finally decide to have meals together?A. Every Sunday. B. Twice a week. C. Three times a week.20. Who finally set the time for these family dinners?A. The children. B. The father. C. The woman speaker.第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节 （共
10、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中选出最佳选项。AAre you looking for some new and exciting places to take your kids to? Try some of these places:u Visit art museums. They offer a variety of activities to excite your kids interestMany offer workshops for making hand-made pieces, traveling exhibits, book si
11、gnings by childrens favorite writer, and even musical performances and other arts.u Head to a natural history museum. This is where kids can discover the past from dinosaur models to rock collections and pictures of stars in the skyAlso, ask what kind of workshops and educational programs are prepar
12、ed for kids and any special events that are coming upu Go to a Youtheater. Look for one in your area offering plays for child and family visitors. Pre-show play shops are conducted by area artists and educators where kids can discover the secret about performing arts. Puppet（木偶）making and stage make
13、-up are just a couple of the special offerings you might findu Tryhands-on scienceVisit one of the many hands-on science museums around the country. These science play-lands are great fun for kids and grown-ups alike. Theyll keep your child mentally and physically active the whole day through while
14、pushing buttons, experimenting, and buildingWhen everyone is tired, enjoy a fun family science show, commonly found in these museums21If a child is interested in the universe(宇宙), he probably will visitAa YoutheaterBan art museumCa natural history museumDa hands-on science museum22What can kids do a
15、t a Youtheater?ALook at rock collectionsBSee dinosaur modelsCWatch puppet makingDGive performances23What does hands-on science mean in the last paragraph?AScience games designed by kidsBLearning science by doing thingsCA show of kids science workDReading science books24Where does this text probably
16、come from?AA science textbookBA tourist mapCA museum guideDA news reportBHoney from the African forest is not only a kind of natural sugar, it is also delicious. Most people, and many animals, like eating itHowever, the only way for them to get that honey is to find a wild bees nest（巢）and take the h
17、oney from itOften, these nests are high up in trees, and it is difficult to find themIn parts of Africa, though, people and animals looking for honey have a strange and unexpected helper- a little bird called a honey guideThe honey guide does not actually like honey, but it does like the wax （蜂蜡） in
18、 the beehives （蜂房）The little bird cannot reach this wax, which is deep inside the bees nest. So, when it finds a suitable nest, it looks for someone to help it. The honey guide gives a loud cry that attracts the attention of both passing animals and people. Once it has their attention, it flies thro
19、ugh the forest, waiting from time to time for the curious animal or person as it leads them to the nest. When they finally arrive at the nest,the followerreaches in to get at the delicious honey as the bird patiently waits and watchesSome of the honey, and the wax, always falls to the ground, and th
20、is is when the honey guide takes its shareScientists do not know why the honey guide likes eating the wax, but it is very determined in its efforts to get it. The birds seem to be able to smell wax from a long distance away. They will quickly arrive whenever a beekeeper is taking honey from his beeh
21、ives, and will even enter churches when beeswax candles are being lit25Why is it difficult to find a wild bees nest?AIts small in sizeBIts hidden in treesCIts covered with waxDIts hard to recognize26What do the words the follower in Paragraph 2 refer to?AA beeBA birdCA honey seekerDA beekeeper27The
22、honey guide is special in the way_Ait gets its foodBit goes to churchCit sings in the forest Dit reaches into bees nests28What can be the best title for the text?AWild BeesBWax and HoneyCBeekeeping in AfricaDHoney-Lovers HelperCAbout twenty of us had been fortunate enough to receive invitations to a
23、 film-studio（影棚）to take part in a crowd-scene. Although our act would last only for a short time, we could see quite a number of interesting thingsWe all stood at the far end of the studio as workmen prepared the scene, setting up trees at the edge of a winding path. Very soon, bright lights were tu
24、rned on and the big movie-camera was wheeled into position. The director shouted something to the camera operator and then went to speak to the two famous actors nearby. Since it was hot in the studio, it came as a surprise to us to see one of the actors put on a heavy overcoat and start walking alo
25、ng the pathA big fan began blowing tiny white feathers down on him, and soon the trees were covered in snowTwo more fans were turned on, and a strong wind blew through the treesThe picture looked so real that it made us feel coldThe next scene was a complete contrast （对比）The way it was filmed was qu
26、ite unusual. Pictures taken on an island in the Pacific were shown on a glass screen. An actor and actress stood in front of the scene so that they looked as if they were at the waters edge on an island. By a simple trick like this, palm trees, sandy beaches, and blue, clear skies had been brought i
27、nto the studio!Since it was our turn next, we were left wondering what scene would be prepared for us. For a full three minutes in our lives we would be experiencing the excitement of being film stars!29Who is the author?AA cameramanBA film directorCA crowd-scene actorDA workman for scene setting30W
28、hat made the author feel cold?AThe heavy snowfallBThe man-made sceneCThe low temperatureDThe film being shown31What would happen in the three minutes mentioned in the last paragraph?AA new scene would be filmedBMore stars would act in the filmCThe author would leave the studioDThe next scene would b
29、e preparedDGrown-ups are often surprised by how well they remember something they learned as children but have never practiced ever since. A man who has not had a chance to go swimming for years can still swim as well as ever when he gets back in the water. He can get on a bicycle after many years a
30、nd still ride away. He can play catch and hit a ball as well as his son. A mother who has not thought about the words for years can teach her daughter the poem that begins Twinkle, twinkle, little star or remember the story of Cinderella or Goldilocks and the Three Bears.One explanation is the law o
31、f overlearning, which can be stated as follows: Once we have learned something, additional learning trials increase the length of time we will remember itIn childhood we usually continue to practice such skills as swimming, bicycle riding, and playing baseball long after we have learned them. We con
32、tinue to listen to and remind ourselves of words such as Twinkle, twinkle, little star and childhood tales such as Cinderella and GoldilocksWe not only learn but overlearnThe multiplication tables（乘法口诀表）are an exception to the general rule that we forget rather quickly the things that we learn in sc
33、hool, because they are another of the things we overlearn in childhoodThe law of over learning explains why cramming（突击学习）for an examination though it may result in a passing grade, is not a satisfactory way to learn a college course. By cramming, a student may learn the subject well enough to get b
34、y on the examination, but he is likely soon to forget almost everything he learned. A little overlearning, on the other hand, is really necessary for ones future development32What is the main idea of paragraph 1?APeople remember well what they learned in childhoodBChildren have a better memory than
35、grown-upsCPoem reading is a good way to learn wordsDStories for children arc easy to remember33The author explains the law of overleaming by_Apresenting research findingsBsetting down general rulesCmaking a comparisonDusing examples34According to the author, being able to use multiplication tables i
36、s_Aa result of overlearningBa special case of crammingCa skill to deal with math problemsDa basic step towards advanced studies35What is the authors opinion on cramming?AIt leads to failure in college examsBIts helpful only in a limited wayCIts possible to result in poor memoryDIt increases students
37、 learning interest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。If you are interested in studying at an American university, you have probably heard about the Test of English as a Foreign Language 36 It is the most widely used language assessment exam for American universitiesMany f
38、oreign students are frightened of the TOEFL because it is risky 37 But a low TOEFL score will limit your choices for financial aid and admission to top schools38 :1Plan ahead-It takes a long time to improve your TOEFL scoreMany students study just before the testRaising your score will take months o
39、f hard workYou will have to spend a lot of time and energy2Master the basics first. 39 You should have at least an upper-intermediate （ 中上级）English level before you attempt the testIf you score very low marks, study the fundamentals for a few months and come back to the TOEFL later3Get a study guide
40、It is easy to find study guides, Pearson, Barrens, ETS, and Kaplan all produce quality materialsTake a practice test once or twice a month4 40Using TOEFL practice materials all the time will make you crazyYou can improve your TOEFL score by making English part of your daily lifeSome simple ways are
41、listening to podcasts（播客）, watching movies and reading newspapersThe best way to do well on the TOEFL is to know English wellThrow yourself into English on a daily basis and improvement is sure to followAPractice as many materials as you canBThey are deeply concerned that they will fail in the TOEFL
42、CThe test is widely known as the TOEFLDGood test results on the TOEFL will open many doorsEMany students take the TOEFL before they are readyFUse outside resourcesGHere are some tips for getting started with TOEFL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）阅读下列短文，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
43、空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 Dad had a green comb. He bought it when he married Mum. Every night, he would hand me his _41_and say, “Good girl, help Daddy clean it, OK?”I was _42_ to do it. At age five , this dull task brought me such _43_ . I would excitedly turn the tap _44_ and brush the comb carefully.
44、 Satisfied that Id done a good job, I would happily return the comb to Dad. He would _45_ affectionately at me and place the comb on his wallet.Two years later, Dad started his own _46_ , which wasnt doing so well. That was when things started to _47_. Dad didnt come home as early and as much as he
45、used to. Mum and I became _48_with him for placing our family in trouble. With _49_ , an uncomfortable silence grew between us.After my graduation, Dads business was getting back on track. On my 28th birthday, Dad came home _50_ . As usually I helped him carry his bags into his study. When I turned
46、to leave, he said ,“Hey, would you help me _51_ my comb?” I looked at him a while, then _52_ the comb and headed to the sink.It hit me then: why, as a child, _53_ Dad clean his comb was such a pleasure. That routine(习惯) meant Dad was home early to _54_ the evening with Mum and me. It _55 a happy and
47、 loving family.I passed the clean comb back to Dad. He smiled at me and _56_ placed his comb on his wallet. But this time , I noticed something _57_. Dad had aged. He had wrinkles next to his eyes when he smiled, _58_ his smile was still as _59_as before, the smile of a father who just wanted a good
48、 _60_ for his family.41.A. bag B. wallet C. comb D. brush42.A. annoyed B. relieved C. ashamed D. pleased43.A. joy B. sadness C. courage D. pain44.A. out B. over C. in D. on45.A. stare B. smile C. shout D. laugh46.A. family B. business C. task D. journey47.A. progress B. change C. improve D. form48.A
49、.satisfiedB. delighted C. mad D. strict49.A. time B. patience C. speed D. ease50.A. occasionally B. early C. frequently D. rarely51.A. sharply B. repair C. clean D. keep52.A. dropped B. took C. handed D. threw53. A. watching B. letting C. helping D. hearing54. A. find B. lose C. waste D. spend55.A.
50、affected B. broke C. meant D. supported56. A. firmly B. hurriedlyC. casually D. carefully57. A. different B. exciting C. interesting D. urgent58. A. for B. or C. so D. yet59. A. convincing B. heartwarming C. cautious D. innocent60. A. origin B. life C. reputation D. education第II卷第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分
51、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。Will it matter if you dont take your breakfast? Recently a test 61 （give） in the United States. Those tested included people 62 different ages, from 12 to 83During the experiment, these people were offered all kinds of breakfasts, 63 sometimes they got no b
52、reakfast at all. Special tests were set up to see how well their bodies worked when they had eaten a certain kind of breakfastThe_64 （result）show that if a person eats a proper breakfast, he or she will work with 65 （good）effect than if he or she has no breakfastThis fact appears 66 （be） especially
53、true if a person works with his brainsIf a student eats fruit, eggs, bread and milk before 67 （go）to school, he will learn more 68 （quick）and listen with more attention to classOpposite to what many people believe, if you dont eat breakfast, you will not lose weight. This is because people become so
54、 hungry at noon 69 they eat too much for lunch, and you will be_70（surprise）to find youre gaining weight. You will probably lose more weight if you reduce your other meals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：在缺词
55、处加一个漏字符号（）,并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线 () 划掉。修改：在错的词下面划一横线，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。It has been half a year after we parted. How I miss you all! It is you who always accompanied with me when I was homesick. It was very kind of you to make me feel at home and cooked such
56、 delicious food for me Last night I had a dream. It was like this: Im delighted to learn that you re coming to travel in China and you need a English guideI eager to get round China with you but I have to prepare me for the coming National Speech Contest. It is so a good chance that I cant afford to
57、 miss it. Feeling sweet and bitterly, I cant help cryingSo, why not come to visit China one day? I really look forward to be your guide第二节 书面表达（满分25分）假如你是李夏。你看到关国留学生Sharon 在网上发贴，.希望有人能帮助她提高普通话（Mandarin）水平，她可以教英语作为回报。请银据以下提示用英语给她写一封电于哪件。1. 表达给她提供帮助的意愿；2. 说明你能胜任辅导的理由；3. 给出讲好普通话的两点建议；4. 提出你学习英语的具体需求。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；3. 文中不得透漏个人姓名和学校名称；Hi Sharon, I am Li Xia, I learned from your post that you want to improve your Mandarin. _ _Li Xia
