1、 聊城三中高三年级第二次（期中）质量检测 英语试题 （2012.11）Tips:这是升入高三的第二次考试，请同学们认真对待，从、卷的时间分配、卷面的整洁性和思维训练各方面磨练自己，尤其注意：1、完型的上下文综合考虑，2、不要让阅读中的专业名词影响自己的阅读速度，3、阅读表达注意答题方式的正确性，4、写作中卷面要整洁，分段要清晰，祝同学们取得好成绩！本试卷分第I卷（选择题）、第II卷（非选择题）和答题纸三个部分。共150分，考试时间120分钟。第I卷（选择题105分）1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号、考试科目、试卷类型用铅笔涂写在答题卡上。2.每小题选出答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目
2、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。不能答在试卷上。第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分） 该部分分为第一、第二两节。注意：回答听力部分时，请先将答案标在试卷上。听力部分结束前，你将有两分钟的时间将你的答案转涂到客观题答题卡上。第一节 (共5小题；每小题15分，满分75分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有1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。1What is the probable relationship between the two spea
3、kers? AHusband and wife BBoss and secretary CTeacher and student2When did Bob leave his home? AFive years ago BThree years ago CEight years ago3Why cant the woman keep the appointment? ABecause she must meet her uncle at the airport BBecause she cant come back in time CBecause she has to do some hou
4、sework4What does the woman think of the man? AHe is so useless and cant pass the exam BHe never studies hard to pass the exam CHe likes to play ball games very much5What can we learn from this conversation? AThe English test has been put off till next Wednesday BThe speakers will have an English tes
5、t this afternoon CThe speakers will attend a big meeting next Wednesday第二节 (共1 5小题；每小题15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段对话，回答第6至7题 6What is the probable relationship between the two speakers? AClassm
6、ates BTeacher and student CHusband and wife 7When will they practice French?A. In the morning every day. B. In the afternoon every dayC. On Sunday and Saturday 听第7段对话，回答第8至9题 8Where does the conversation take place? AIn the school BIn the street CAt the womans home 9What are the two speakers going t
7、o do?AGo shopping in the malls BHave a picnic in the woodsCHike in the countryside 听第8段对话。回答第10至1 2题 1 0What is the probable relationship between the two speakers? AMother and son BTeacher and student CFriends 1 1How often do the students watch TV at school? ATwice a week BThree times a week CTwice
8、a month 12What are the three Ls? AListen，look and lively, BLesson，look and learn CListen，1ook and lazy 听第9段对话。回答第13至1 6题 1 3What did the two speakers attend? AA concert BA meeting CA party 14What was the professor like? AYoung and ugly Bold and intelligent CYoung and handsome 15When did the woman le
9、ave? AAt 9 oclock BAt 10 oclock CAt 11 oclock 16Why did the woman leave? ABecause she was very tired BBecause the professor left CBecause she didnt like the man 听第10段独白，回答第17至20题。 1 7In what college did the speaker study？ AThe medical college BThe musical college CThe chemical college 1 8How old was
10、 the cleaning woman? AAbout 40 BIn her 40s CIn her 30s 19What did the speaker think of the last question on the quiz paper? ADifficult BIt was a joke CEasy 20What lesson did the speaker learn from the quiz? AThose who study hard will succeed BOne should respect whomever he or she knows COne should m
11、ake more friends第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分35分）第一节 语法与词汇知识（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。例：Mr. Smith owns _collection of coins than anyone else I have ever met.A. larger B. a larger C. the larger D. a large答案是B。21. _rise in carbon dioxide is causing _ steady increase in global w
12、arming. A. The; a B.不填; a C. The;不填 D.A；the22. - Jerry, sorry to have kept you wait. - It doesnt matter, but I _ you _ later than me. A. didnt think, would be B. am thinking, will be C. thought, had been D. never thought, would be23. Have you considered how weak humans are _ a volcano, hurricane or
13、earthquake? A. comparing with B. compared with C. to compare with D. having been compared with24. We are planning to _ a party for our grandparents to celebrate their fiftieth anniversary of marriage. A. put B. throw C. make D. get25. On Sundays I prefer shutting myself in and listening to music all
14、 day on Sundays. Thats _ I dont agree. You should have a more active life. A. what B. when C. how D. where26. Foreign ministers of the two countries hold regular meetings, _ they can exchange views on international issues of both concern. A. what B. where C. which D. why27. That company is said _ a
15、new kind of robot in their production last year. A. applying B. to apply C. having applied D. to have applied28. Since I dont like surfing the Internet, shall I go to the library instead _ the information we need? A. to get B. of getting C. of to get D. getting29.-Its my treat today. Is there any pa
16、rticular meal you would like to have? - _ you choose is all right with me. A. Whatever B. What C. Anything what D. No matter what30. You have made a few mistakes in spelling but _ you have done a good job.A. above allB. more or less C. on the whole D. on the other hand31. You can go out, _ you promi
17、se to be back before 10 oclock. A. unless B. as long as C. because D. since32.-Would you please buy me a bright paper package when you go shopping? - _. A. Id rather you wouldnt B. Its OK with me. C. What for? D. By all means.33.-Whats the matter with John? He has been sitting there for hours. -A po
18、stcard from his father _ an attack of home-sickness in him. A. took up B. set off C. brought in D. built up34. Had it been possible, I would have gone to attend Monica in the hospital, but I _ fully occupied last month. A. had been B. was C. am D. have been35.-I didnt go to the art show, because I l
19、ost my ticket. -You _ have borrowed mine. I didnt go to see it anyway. A. might B. need C. could D. must第二节 完形填空 （共20小题；每小题1分，满 分20分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从3655各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。The students at Sandys high school were badly shaken by the news that a classmate had 36 himself. The suicide
20、 note read: “Its hard to 37 when nobody cares if you die.”Glen, a teacher, realized this was a 38 moment about the importance of making people feel 39 . He asked his class to imagine they were about to 40 and to write a note “telling someone how and why you 41 him or her.”Sandy, who had a 42 relatio
21、nship with her mother, decided to write her 43 . Her letter read: “Weve had some 44 times and I havent always been a very good 45 ,but I know Im lucky to have you in my life. Youre the 46 person Ive ever known, And even when I disagree with you, I never 47 you love me and want whats best for me. Tha
22、nks for not 48 up on me”.When her mom read the note, she cried and hugged Sandy 49 but said little.The next morning, Sandy found a 50 on her mirror: “Dearest Sandy, I want you to know being your mother is ,by far, the most important thing in my life. 51 I got your note, I thought I had lost your lov
23、e and 52 . I felt like such a failure. I intended to 53 it all last night. Your note saved my 54 .”Be careful not to underestimate the 55 of expressed appreciation. It wont always save a life, but it will always make someones life better.36. A.sacrificedB.defeatedC.abandonedD.killed37.A.liveB.imagin
24、eC.struggleD.think38.A.sadB.finalC.teachableD.great39.A.ashamedB.valuedC.excitedD.scared40.A.dieB.failC.retireD.survive41.A.missB.hate C.admire D.appreciate42.A.closeB.casualC.badD.personal43.A.classmateB.momC.fatherD.teacher44.A.freeB.delightfulC.pleasantD.rough45.A.daughterB.student C.friendD.trai
25、ner46.A.bestB.wisestC.luckiestD.gentlest47.A.trustB.doubtC.considerD.predict48.A.takingB.goingC.givingD.looking49.A.coldlyB.hesitantlyC.shylyD.tightly50.A.noteB.giftC.noticeD.reminder51.A.SinceB.UntilC.ThoughD.When52.A.confidenceB.courageC.respectD.heart53.A.endB.makeC.getD.fall54.A.lifeB.timeC.mone
26、yD.honor55.A.pushB.priceC.meaningD.power第三部分 阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AIt takes more than just practice to become an Olympian. Gold medal performances require some serious nutrition. Have you ever wondered what these successful athletes eat to stay in pea
27、k shape?Keri Glassman, a registered dietitian and founder of Nutritious Life Meals, appeared on “Good Morning America” today to give you a glimpse into the diets of some top athletes. Some of their meals could surprise you.Crazy Calorie CountGlassman said Olympians eat a lot of food- quantities that
28、 for ordinary people would constitute pigging out. One secret of swimmer Michael Phelps astonishing performance in the 2008Olympics in Beijing was consuming as many as 12,00 calories in one day.Athletes can eat like this and not gain any weight because their workouts are intense. According to Glassm
29、an, Phelps workouts can burn 4,000 to 6,000 calories in a day, and those calories must be added in order to train the following day.Snacking SecretsSome athletes eat strange foods that improve their performance. Yohan Blake, the Jamaica sprinter and 100-meter world champion, has stolen champion spri
30、nter Usain Bolts thunder on the track during the Olympic trials. Asked about how he gets his energy, Blake answered that he eats 16 bananas per day ,Glassman said.Jonathan Horton, the lead gymnast on the Us team, has a blood sugar problem. His solution is honey. When he starts to feel shaky at the g
31、ym, he takes honey to boost his energy, Classman said.Foods for RecoveryWhat are the best foods to help the body recover after harsh competition?For Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte, the recovery meal is grilled chicken breasts with Alfredo sauce, whole-grain spaghetti and a salad with lemon juice and ol
32、ive oil. Lochte, who recently cut out junk food, candy and soda, has undertaken a strength-training regimen(养生法)that involves flipping tractor tires, and tossing beer kegs, Glassman said.56.Whats the best title of this passage?A. Good Diet Makes a True Olympian.B. Olympians Have Olympic-size Appetit
33、es.C. Olympians Strange Eating Habits.D. The Diet of Some Top Olympic Athletes.57.What does the underlined sentence probably mean? A. Ordinary people eat few pigs compared with Olympians. B. Olympians eat a lot more food than ordinary people. C. Olympians tend to eat a lot of high-quality food. D. O
34、lympians eat a large amount of food, just like pigs.58. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A. Ryan Lochte quit eating junk food , candy and soda for his better recovery. B. Yohan Blake finally beat Usain Bolt in the 100-meter track in the Olympics. C. Michael Phelps astonishing
35、 performance was due to his eating lots of food. D. Jonathan Horton has a blood sugar problem because of taking too much honey.59.Which of the following is not the best food to help the body recover? A. Soda. B. Olive oil. C. Whole-grain spaghetti. D.A salad with lemon juice.60.The passage is most l
36、ikely to be found in . A. a technical report B. a fashion magazine C. an education column D. a sports newspaperB An Italian couple are becoming the worlds oldest divorcees, after the 99yearold husband found that his 96yearold wife had an affair(婚外情) in the 1940s.The Italian man, called by lawyers in
37、 the case as Antonio C，looking through an old drawer when he made the discovery a few days before Christmas.In spite of the time that had passed since the affair, he was so upset that he immediately asked his wife of 77 years, named as Rosa C, whether it was true, and demanded a divorce.Stricken by
38、the guilt, she reportedly admitted everything but was unable to persuade her husband to reconsider his decision, though her children also did much more work.She wrote letters to her lover during a secret affair in the 1940s, according to court papers released in Rome this week , which made people kn
39、ow the truth.The couple are now preparing to split, though the marriage they built has lasted over nearly eight decades- they have five children, a dozen grandchildren and one great- grand child.The discovery of the letters was the final problem for their marriage which had already run into difficul
40、ty- 10 years ago the husband briefly left their house in Rome and moved in with one of his sons, only to return a few weeks later.The Italian thought the fierce split resulted from the couples southern blood- he is originally from Olbia in Sardinia, while his wife was born in Naples. The couple met
41、during the 1930s when Antonio served as a young officer.The case appears to set a new record, at least for the age of the oldest figures- the previous oldest couple to divorce were Bertie and Jessie Wood, both aged 98, from the UK.That pair ended their 36- year marriage in 2009 when they were both t
42、wo years away from their 100th birthdays. They got married in Elstree, Hertfordshire, in 1972 having both ended previous marriages, before moving to Falmouth, Cornwall four years later.61. Which is true according to the text? A. To find his wife affair, Antonio C looked through an old drawer. B. Ros
43、a C lover may be Bertie. C. Rosa C admitted what she did because she was sorry for her guilt. D. The Italian thought the fierce split resulted from the discovery of the letters.62. Which word can replace the underlined one in passage5? A. advertised B. announced C. concluded D. expressed63. Which of
44、 the following best describe Antonio C? A. a childish man B. a rude man C. a romantic man D. a stubborn（固执）man64. The marriage of Antonio C and Rosa C . A. may come to an end because the husband sticks to his decision B. appears to set a new record C. may have lasted over 36 years D. began in the 19
45、30s before both ending previous marriages65. This passage may come from . A. a text book B. a newspaper C. a history book D. an advertisementC Every year, thousands of young Europeans set off to explore their continent by train in the summertime. It is a necessary part of growing up and often the fi
46、rst time many Europeans travel without their parents. Now you too can share this adventure.There are so many places you can not afford to miss while travelling in Europe: the Eiffel Tower of France, windmills of the Netherlands and the Colosseum of Rome. How do young people afford to visit everythin
47、g they want?The answer lies with the Eurail Pass. This ticket allows a traveller unlimited journeys by rail in European countries which are members of the scheme. Ambitious Chinese travellers can buy the ticket in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou. The most popular type of Eurail Pass amongst young pe
48、ople, according to Zhao Jiaji, from China Air Service Ltd, is the Eurail Selectpasses. With this you can design your own trip by selecting three, four or five neighbouring countries from a total 18 nations including Liechtenstein, Monaco, Hungary and Romania.“There is plenty of choice with this pass
49、: in total this range offers over 400 different combinations of countries to choose from!” said Zhao.The Eurail Selectpass gives 5 to 10 travel days within a 2-month period.For more flexibility there are the Eurail Passes which allow you to take trains in 17 countries on any day you like. It is vali
50、d (有效的)for a period of either 15 or 21 days, one, two or three months. If you just want to travel in one or two countries to learn more about the local culture, Eurail Pass also offers two-country passes such as Spain-Portugal, France-Switzerland and Belgium-Luxemburg. And countries like Britain, Fr
51、ance and Germany offer a kind of Eurail Pass which allows unlimited train travel in their country.Before buying the Eurail Pass, you should know some tips to save money. The 2nd class train travel ticket is cheaper than 1st class. And youths under 26 years old or groups of 2 or more people traveling
52、 together can enjoy discounts. For more information, please check out http:/www.tt-.66. Why are the three tourist spots introduced in Paragraph 2? A. Because they are expensive places. B. Because you will have to travel a long distance to visit all.C. Because they are famous places for sightseeingD.
53、 Because they are located in different countries67. Which of the following is not an advantage of Eurail Pass?A. Reasonable price. B. Various choices. C. Wide coverage. D. All kinds of discounts.68. With the Eurail Selectpasses, you can _.A. stay in Europe for 2 months or even longerB. enjoy a wide
54、range of combinations of countries C. take trains on any day you likeD. focus your trip in one or two countries69. Which of the following is true according to this passage?A. Eurail Pass is a passport.B. Under 26 year olds cannot buy 1st class Eurail pass.C. In Switzerland you cannot use Eurail Sele
55、ctpasses.D.Train service is probably the first and best choice for the young to travel Europe.70. How many major kinds of Eurail passes are introduced here?A. Three B. Four C. Five D. Six DLearning a second language can improve brain power, scientists believe. US researchers from Northwestern Univer
56、sity say bilingualism(双语) is a form of brain training a mental work out that adjusts the mind finely.Speaking two languages well affects the brain and changes how the nervous system reacts to sound, lab tests showed. Experts say the experiment performed by the National Academy of Sciences provides b
57、iological evidence of this. In an attempt to prove the guess that speaking two languages is good for ones mind, the team monitored how the brain of 48 healthy student volunteers reacted to different sounds. Twenty three of these volunteers were bilingual.The scientists used special equipment to trac
58、e the pattern of brainwaves. Under quiet, laboratory conditions, the bilingual students responded in a similar way to the English-only-speaking students, who formed the control group. But the bilingual group were far superior at processing sounds even when there were a lot of people talking in the r
59、oom. They were better able to focus on to the important information the speakers voice and block out other distracting noises. Prof Nina Kraus, who led the research, said: The bilinguals better experience with sound results in a hearing system that is highly efficient, flexible and focused in its au
60、tomatic sound processing, especially in challenging or novel listening conditions. Co-author Viorica Marian said: People do crossword puzzles and other activities to keep their minds sharp. But the advantages weve discovered in double language speakers come automatically simply from knowing and usin
61、g two languages. Musicians appear to gain a similar benefit when rehearsing(彩排), say the researchers. According to some theories, being bilingual might help avoid dementia（痴呆）.71. Whats the purpose for the lab test led by Prof Nina Kraus?A. To find how better the bilingual students can react to soun
62、d than other students. B. Just to find scientific proof for a previous guess. C. To show the students how good it is to learn a second language. D. To find a way to prevent dementia.72. What does the underlined word “distracting” mean?A. tiring B. exciting C. interesting D. disturbing 73. What does
63、Viorica Marian seem to believe?A. People should do crossword puzzles to keep their minds sharp. B. Bilingual students have more advantages in study than non-bilingual ones. C. Speaking two languages is an easier way for people to increase their brain power. D. Bilingual students are better at solvin
64、g crossword puzzles.74. What conclusion could be drawn from the passage? A. Being bilingual strengthens brain power. B. Speaking a second language can change your nervous system. C. Bilingual musicians perform better on stage. D. The English-only-speaking students can concentrate easily. 75. How was
65、 the bilingual group better at processing sounds? A. They were the control group. B. They could better fix their attention on something of importance. C. They were able to find the speakers voice quickly. D. They had better nervous system.第II卷（非选择题 45分）注意事项：1.请用钢笔或圆珠笔答在答题纸规定位置，不要直接在试卷上答题； 2.答卷前将“答题纸
66、”密封线内的项目填写清楚，考试结束时只交答题纸和答题卡。第四部分：书面表达（共两节，满分45分）第一节：阅读表达（共5小题，共15分）阅读下面短文，请根据短文后的要求进行答题。（请注意问题后的字数要求）Do you blank out or feel so nervous in exams that you have trouble writing answers to questions that you knew just last night? If so, you likely have a case of test anxiety.But, dont be afraid. By re
67、cognizing the problem, you are taking the first step towards overcoming it. Believe it or not, a touch of nervousness can sharpen your mind, allowing you to perform more quickly. This is because under stress, the body releases the hormone adrenaline (肾上腺素), which prepares it for something important
68、that will happen. However, too much anxiety can result in sleeplessness, loss of appetite before tests, and poor performance. Some people might feel hot and tired. With great anger they often shout or complain for no reason.If you worry a lot or are a perfectionist, you are more likely to have troub
69、le with test anxiety. Those who have prepared poorly for a test or have had negative experiences taking tests may also experience test anxiety.When you feel a storm of anxiety coming on, stop what youre doing and make your mind a blank. If possible, actually tell yourself to STOP! This will get your
70、 mind off the stress. Then think of being at a place of comfort and let your body relax. As you continue the test, find questions you know the answers to and answer them first. This will help restore your confidence. Important of all, talk to yourself using positive languages. Make it a habit to rep
71、lace each negative thought with a logical reason. For example: Ive studied hard and I know the material, so Im ready to do the best I can.Another thing you can do is to learn to accept mistakes. In fact, they can be valuable learning opportunities.Last but not least, start test preparation early thr
72、ee to five days ahead of the quiz or test. After all, good study habits and skills for example, time management and note-taking will give you the feeling that you are in control.76. What is probably the best title of the passage? ( No more than 10 words )_77. Who will more easily suffer from test an
73、xiety according to the passage? ( No more than 10 words) _78. What does the underlined word “hot” in Paragraph3 probably mean? （No more than 3 words）_79. What makes you feel that you are in control of the test in the last paragraph? （No more than 7 words）_80Do you think that a touch of anxiety can h
74、ave a positive effect? And why? （No more than 20 words）_VI.书面表达（满分30分）假如你是新华中学的学生李华，刚参加完“美国高校一周游”的夏令营活动，在离开之前，你想给新结交的美国朋友Monica写一封感谢信，内容应包括以下要点： 1.表示感谢；2.描述参加比次夏令营的收获； 3.邀请她参加明年在中国的夏令营。注意：1.可适当添加细节使文章连贯；字数：120-150.2.信的开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。聊城三中高三年级第二学期质量检测 班级 姓名 考号 密 封 线 内 不 要 答 英 语 答 题 纸 （2012.10）题目阅读表达写
75、作第II卷总分得分第四部分：书面表达第一节：阅读表达76. 77. 78. 79. 80. 拼一个秋冬春夏，换一生无怨无悔。成功=艰苦的劳动+正确的方法+少说空话解题的思路、方法比答案更重要第二节：写作Dear Monica, Best wishes! Yours sincerely Li Hua聊城三中高三年级第二次（期中）质量检测英语学科答案第二部分 英语知识运用第一节 语法与词汇知识21-25 ADBBD 26-30 BDAAD 31-35 BDBBC第二节 完形填空36-40 DACBA 41-45 DABDA 46-50 ABCDA 51-55 BCAAD第三部分 阅读理解56-60
76、 DBAAD 61-65 CBDAB 66-70 CDBDB 71-75BDCAB第二卷第一节 阅读表达76. Tips on how to beat test anxiety. 77. Those who worry a lot or are a perfectionist. 78. Angry79. Good study habits and skills80. Yes. Because it can sharpen your mind and allow you perform more quickly.第二节 书面表达I am writing to express my heartfe
77、lt gratitude for your company while I was on this summer camp, which was an unforgettable experience for me and I also benefited a lot from it. Through visiting American universities, I got a good knowledge of American universities-tourist attractions in some way, which broadened my horizon and intr
78、oduced me to more about American culture. Besides, during the summer camp, I made some American friends, just like you, who gave me lots of assistance. Moreover, in an environment exposed to English language, my English listening and speaking skills got improved greatly. PS: Would you like to join the summer camp in China next summer? Ill be you best guide and you can experience traditional Chinese culture, and enjoy tasty Chinese food, etc. Im looking forward to your coming.