1、周口中英文学校2014-2015学年下期高一第三次考试英语试题I. 阅读（共20小题，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，然后从各题所给的A、B、C、D选项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该题涂黑。AExploit your parking spaceAn unused parking space or garage can make money. If you live near a city center or an airport, you could make anything up to 200 or 300 a week. Put an
2、advertisement（广告）for free on Letpark or Atmyhousepark.Rent a roomSpare room? Not only will a lodger（房客）earn you an income, but also, thanks to the government-backed “rent a room” program, you wont have to pay any tax on the first 4500 you make per year. Try advertising your room on Roomspare or Room
3、mateeasy.Make money during special eventsDont want a full-time lodger? Then rent on a short-term basis. If you live in the capital, renting a room out during the Olympics or other big events could bring in money. Grashpadder can advertise your space.Live on setRenting your home out as a “film set” c
4、ould earn you hundreds of pounds a day, depending on the film production company and how long your home is needed. A quick search on the Internet will bring up dozens of online companies that allow you to register your home for freebut you will be charged if your home gets picked.Use your roofYou ne
5、ed the right kind of roof, but some energy companies pay the cost of fixing solar equipment(around14,000), and let you use the energy produced for nothing. In return, they get paid for unused energy fed back into the National Grid. However, you have to sign a 25-year agreement with the supplier, whi
6、ch could prevent you from changing the roof.21. If you earn 5000 from renting a room in one year, the tax you need to pay will be based on _.A. 800 B. 4500C. 500 D.500022. If you want to use energy free, you have to_.A. sign an agreement with the governmentB. keep the roof unchanged for within 25 ye
7、ars C. sell the roof to some energy companies D. pay around 14,000 for the equipment23. For whom the text most probably written?A. Lodgers. B. Advertisers.C. Online companiesD. House owners.BBlue is the most attractive eye colour according to a new research. Blue eyes like those belonging to sexy st
8、ar Angelina Jolie are the most appealing colour according to a pool of 3,000 1824yearolds by Fresh Look One Day Colour. Angelina，her partner Brad Pitt and his exwife Jennifer Aniston all have blue eyes and all been named in a top twenty of the worlds most desirable eyes. The survey found that young
9、folk with blue eyes is generally seen as being more flirtatious，sexy and kind. And when asked if they would change the colour of their eyes if they could，only one in ten blueeyed people wanted to，significantly less than people with other colour eyes. One in three people who didnt have blue eyes want
10、ed a change. One quarter of respondents have considered wearing coloured contact lenses to change their eye colour temporarilyand blue is the most wanted colour. Green was the second most popular colour for those wanting a new look，with respondents saying greeneyed people were usually mysterious and
11、 creative. People with brown or hazel eyes were perceived to be more trustworthy than people with other eye colours. People with grey eyes were generally thought to be more intelligent than other people，and they were also described as usually being shy. Blue was the most common eye colour among resp
12、ondents，with 41 percent of those who answered the survey having baby blue peepers and 39 percent having brown or hazel eyes. The survey also found that 18 percent of people dont know what colour eyes their partner has. 24According to the new research，when considering changing their eye colour，the nu
13、mber of the people who will choose _ ranks the second. Abrown Bgreen Cgrey Dhazel25According to the study result，if you were a manager and you wanted to find a most reliable person，youd better hire one who has _ eyes. Agreen Bblue Cbrown Dgrey26The underlined word “peepers” in the passage could be r
14、eplaced by_. Ababies Bcolours Ceyes Drespondents27Which of the following is the best title of the passage?AWho have the most charming eyes in the world?BDifferent eye colours in the world. CA survey result on eye colours. DBluethe most attractive eye colour. CUniversity of Maryland student Ben Simon
15、 and his friends couldnt stand to see good food thrown out on their campus. “We basically noticed that some of the extra food from the dining hall was going to waste at the end of the day. And we met with the dining services and asked them whether it would be okay if instead of throwing out the food
16、 we could donate it. And they were on board.” he said.So 18 months ago, the students began what they call the Food Recovery Network. Each night, volunteers would show up at a campus dining hall to pick up leftovers and deliver them to area shelters and food banks. So far, they have donated more than
17、 23,000 kilos of food that would otherwise have been thrown out.Nationwide, $165 billion worth of food is wasted each year, according to the National Resources Defense Council. Spokesman Bob Keefe says that is about 40% of the countrys entire food production. “If we can reduce our waste in this coun
18、try by 15%, we can feed 25 million hungry Americans. That is a huge benefit. That is what programs like this Food Recovery Network are doing. ” he said.Christian Life Center is one of the beneficiaries of the students efforts. Ben Slye, the senior pastor（牧师）, said, “It has been just amazing to see t
19、hese students take their own time, their own vehicles and own gas money and be able to make an effort like this. Each week we are able with this food probably to feed over hundred people.”The University of Marylands Food Recovery Network now has 200 volunteers and the program has expanded to 18 scho
20、ols across the country. “I want to grow 18 chapters to a thousand chapters within five years. And once we get to the Food Recovery Nation being at every college campus in America, we want to expand to restaurants and farms.” Said Simon.The volunteers are committed to making that happen.28. The dinin
21、g services in University of Maryland _.A. wasted large amounts of fresh food on the campusB. directly donated the leftovers to the poorC. delivered the leftovers to area shelters and food banksD. enjoyed the talk with the students and gave support29. Volunteers from the Food Recovery of Maryland _.A
22、. started to set up the organization two years agoB. just donated their own leftovers to avoid wasteC. collected the leftovers and then delivered themD. managed to solve the hunger issues in America30. Ben Slyes attitude toward the volunteers effort was that of _.A. unconcern B. appreciation C. doub
23、t D. opposition31. We can learn from the text that _.A. Simon aims to expand the program to restaurants and farms B. altogether 25 million Americans suffer from hunger nowadaysC. every college has started the Food Recovery NetworkD. over 40% of the countrys entire food is wasted each year32. What ca
24、n be the best title of the article?A. Battles Against the Problem of HungerB. College Students Rescue Leftover FoodC. How to Pick up Leftovers on College CampusD. Waste Problems in University of MarylandDNew York Wednesday, October fifteenth, is the first Global Hand Washing Day. Activities are plan
25、ned in more than twenty countries to get millions of people in the developing world to wash their hands with soap. Experts say people around the world wash their hands but very few use soap at so-called critical moments. These include after using the toilet, after cleaning a baby and before touching
26、 food.Global Hand Washing Day is the idea of the Public-Private Partnership for Hand Washing with Soap. The goal, they say, is to create a culture of hand washing with soap. The organizers say all soaps are equally effective at removing disease-causing germs (病菌). They say the correct way to wash ha
27、nds is to wet your hands with a small amount of water and cover them with soap. Rub it into all areas, including under the fingernails. Then, rinse well under running water. Finally, dry your hands with a clean cloth.The Partnership says soap is important because it increases the time that people sp
28、end washing. Soap also helps to break up the dirt that holds most of the germs. And it usually leaves a pleasant smell, which increases the likelihood that people will wash again.It also says washing with soap before eating and after using the toilet could save more lives than any medicine. It could
29、 help reduce cases of diarrhea (痢疾), which is the second leading cause of child deaths, killing more than one and a half million children a year, by almost half.33. The Partnership creates Global Hand Washing Day to _.A. call on people to wash handsB. help the developing countriesC. make a culture o
30、f hand washing in the third worldD. promote the importance of soap in hand washing34. The following facts can explain why soap is important EXCEPT that _.A. soap gets people into the habit of washing hands B. soap helps to get rid of more germs off handsC. soap attracts people to do more hand washin
31、gD. soap gives people a longer hand washing time35. According to the last paragraph, diarrhea is a disease that _.A. kills half of the kids in developing countriesB. can be prevented by washing hands with soap C. causes the greatest number of child deathsD. makes soap stand out in hand washing第二节（共5
32、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。 36 However, all floods are not alike. Some floods develop slowly, sometimes over a period of days. But flash floods can develop quickly, sometimes in just a few minutes and without any signs of rain. Flash floods often have a dangerous wall of
33、 roaring water. It carries rocks and mud and can sweep away most things in its path. Overland flooding occurs outside a river but still can be harmful. Flooding can also occur when a dam breaks, producing effects similar to flash floods.If a flood is likely to occur in your area, you should:Listen t
34、o the radio for information. 37 Dont wait for instructions to move.If you have time to prepare, you should:Make your home safe by bringing in outdoor furniture. More essential items to an upper floor. 38 Do not touch any electrical equipment if you are wet or standing in water. 39 Dont walk through
35、moving water. Six inches of moving water can make you fall. If you have to walk in water, walk where the water is not moving. Use a stick to check the firmness of the ground in front of you. Dont drive into flooded areas. If flood water rises around your car, give up the car and move higher ground i
36、f you can do so safely. 40 The following are guidelines for the period following a flood: Listen to news reports to learn whether the communitys water supply is safe to drink. Stay away from downed power lines, and report them to the power company.A. Turn off all pieces of electrical equipment.B. Ot
37、herwise you and the car can be quickly swept away.C. The following are tips about escaping from floods.D. Floods are one of the most common disasters in the United States.E. If you have to leave your home right away, remember the following tips. F. If there is any possibility of a flash flood, move
38、immediately to higher ground.G. There are many natural disasters like floods, storms, hurricanes in the US every year. 第二部分 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分,满分30分）阅读下面短文,从短文后面各题锁哥的四个选项(A、 B、C 和 D)中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Two young girls were proud of their beautiful hands. One put them in shining water,and the
39、 41 looked like diamonds dripping (滴下) from them.“What beautiful hands I have！” she said,and then 42 her hands for others to admire. They were very soft and white,for she had done 43 but wash them in clear water.The other girl crushed some flowers in her hands,and they 44 like perfume (香水). “What be
40、autiful hands I have！” she said. Her hands smelled like flowers, 45 shed never done anything but wash them with 46 every morning.Another girl nearby didnt show her hands. She hid them in the 47 of her coat.An old woman came down the road and 48 before the girls. The first two 49 their hands and aske
41、d her whose hands were more beautiful.She 50 her head at them and then asked to see the hands of the 51 girl.“Oh,these hands are clean, 52 ,” said the old woman,“but they are hard from 53 .These hands have been helping the girls mother and father dry the dishes,sweep the floor,water the garden, 54 f
42、or the baby,and show the little brother 55 to build blocks. These hands have been 56 making the house a happy home.”57 the old woman brought out a ring set (镶嵌) 58 a diamond.“Here,wear this ring,my child. You deserve the 59 for the most beautiful hands that are always the most 60 .”41. A.balls B. gr
43、apes C. dropsD. sands42. A.raisedB. rose C. waved D. warmed43. A.anything B. nothing C. something D. everything44. A.seemed B. sounded C. appeared D. smelled45. A.unless B. since C. once D. though46. A.towels B. flowers C. leaves D. vegetables47. A.clothes B. bags C. pockets D. boxes48. A.stopped B.
44、 wondered C. changed D. attracted49. A.turned up B. turned off C. showed up D. showed off50. A.moved B. shook C. touched D. lifted51. A.latter B. first C. second D. third52. A.anyway B. indeed C. either D. therefore53. A.disaster B. task C. exercise D. housework54. A.care B. apply C. fight D. educat
45、e55. A.how B. what C. why D. when56. A.tired B. ordinary C. busy D. happy57. A.Instead B. Then C. Still D. Early58. A.of B. for C. by D. with59. A.money B. wealth C. gold D. prize60. A.helpful B. beautiful C. soft D. clean第II卷第三部分 英语知识运用第一节（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（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
46、Everyone may have a complex and different process of 61 (grow up). There are many 62 (influence)factors in a persons growth and development of his personality.Asforme,whathasaffectedmemostinmygrowthandpersonalityismyfamilyandfriends,thetwo 63 （equal）importantfactors. As we know, children who 64 (bri
47、ng up)in a good atmosphere have a better character than those 65 are not. 66 (fortune), I belong to the former. Besides, friends in some ways affect me a lot. 67 we my have many different opinions and personalities, I have really learned something positive from them. In 68 (conclude), I get lots of
48、valuable things from them. My family offers me warmth and cares, 69 my friends give me 70 (strong) and courage.Both of them have influenced me most since I was born.第一节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）下面短文中共有10处错误，错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（），并在此符号下面写出该加的词。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：
49、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 Union is strength. Whenever youre faced with difficulties, and cooperation plays an important part in getting you out of trouble.There was a time that I was so proud that I overlooked my classmate, refusing to work together with them.Therefore, it was no doubt
50、 that I was left alone,suffering from loneliness and failure. Unluckily, a teacher impressed on me the value of cooperation.From then on, I learned to help others and turn to my friends for the help whenever I had difficulty finish a task on my own. Surely cooperation makes a great difference. Now I
51、 am getting on well with his friends.My experience has taught me that only if we place great stress cooperation can we go beyond ourselves. As the saying go, “United we stand; divided we fall.” 第二节书面表达(满分25分)“幽默感”被认为是人类最重要的品质之一。请你用英语写一篇短文陈述幽默的好处。要点如下：1促进学习；2. 有益健康；3. 缓解压力；4. 增进友谊。注意：1. 词数：100左右；2可适当
52、增加细节，以使行文连贯。_高一英语下期第三次考试英语试题参考答案阅读：2123 CBD 24-27 BCCD 28-32 DCBAB 33-35 DAB36-40: DFAEB完形填空：语篇解读：究竟什么样的手最美丽？是从不干任何事而柔软白皙、气味芬芳的手还是助人为乐而僵硬粗糙的手？看了本文就会得到答案。41C根据本句后面的“like diamonds dripping from them”可知手里的水在滴下时，像钻石一样，所以此处是指“水滴”42A在这里表示她“举起”手让别人赞赏，可以用动词raise。43B。根据第二段中对第二位女孩的相关介绍“shed never done anythin
53、g but wash them with_41_every morning.”可同理推断出这里表示第一位女孩“什么都不做”，除了在清水里洗双手，所以用nothing。44D另一个女孩把手中的花揉碎，散发出香味，双手“闻起来”像香水，所以答案是smelled。45B前后两句是因果关系，之所以手闻起来像花朵，是“因为”她总是用花朵洗手，所以用连词since。46B因为本段提到“flowers”可知，这个女孩用“花朵”洗手。47C根据“Another girl nearby didnt show her hands.”可知她把手放在衣服的“口袋”(pockets)里。48A结合下文，可知一位老太太沿
54、路走来，然后“停”(stopped)在女孩们面前。49D前两个女孩向老太太“炫耀”她们的手，并且问谁的手最美。show off炫耀。50B根据下文情节可知这里老太太朝这两个女孩“摇摇头”，然后要看看“第三个”女孩的手。51D52B这两只手虽然没有那两个女孩的柔软白皙，但是“确实”(indeed)是干净的。53D根据后面的描述可知，这两只手由于做“家务”而变硬了。54A这两只手帮忙“照看”(care for)婴儿。55A这两只手给小弟弟示范“如何”(how)搭积木。56C根据上面的描述可知，这两只手一直“忙于”使她的家成为一个幸福快乐的家，所以答案是busy。57Bthen表示按事情发生的顺序，
55、意思是“接着”。58D老太太拿出一枚镶嵌着钻石的戒指，用介词with。59D老太太把戒指送给了第三个女孩，这对于她来说是一种“奖励”，“你理所应当得到这个奖励”。prize奖励。60A根据女孩的辛勤付出，可知女孩的手是最能“帮助”人的，这里点出主题，即：帮助人做实事的手才是最值得嘉奖的。61-70 growing up, influential, equally, are brought up, who, fortunately, Although, conclusion, while, strength 第三部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分
56、）There was a time that I was so proud that I overlooked my classmate, refusing to work when classmatestogether with them.Therefore, it was no doubt that I was left alone,suffering from thereloneliness and failure. Unluckily a teacher impressed on me the value of Luckilycooperation.From then on, I le
57、arned to help others and turn to my friends for the help whenever I had difficulty finish a task on my own. Surely cooperation makes a great finishingdifference. Now I am getting on well with his friends. myMy experience has teach me that only if we play a stress cooperation can on we go beyond ours
58、elves. As the saying go, “United we stand; divided we fall.” goes【参考范文】A sense of humor is considered to be one of the most important human qualities which improve our life in different ways. Firstly，at school，a humorous teacher can help students focus their attention very easily，and the students wi
59、ll become more active and creative when experiencing the joy of learning. Secondly，humor has a positive effect on our health. Its said that laughter is the best medicine. Thirdly，humor helps us remove stress and have a positive attitude toward life. Finally，I believe humor can be a powerful and delightful way to establish close friendships with people.