1、树德中学高2017级高三下学期开学考试英语试题命题人：第一节 听力部分 （每小题 1.5分，共30分）1. What time is it now?A. 7:25 B. 7:35 C. 7:452. What did the woman think of the game?A. Fantastic. B. Boring. C. Not bad.3. Whats probably wrong with the woman?A. She has a stomachache. B. Her leg is broken. C. She has a fever.4. How did the woman
2、get back?A. Someone gave her a lift. B. She drove her car home. C. She rode her bike home.5. What does the woman look like?A. Short, wearing glasses. B. Tall, wearing no glasses. C. Short, wearing no glasses.听第 6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. What do the speakers think is flying in the sky?A. A plane. B. A UFO. C.
3、A rocket.7. What will they do later?A. Take photos. B. Call the police. C. Board the flying object.听第 7段材料，回答第8至 9题。8. What happened to the man?A. His car hit a dog on the road.B. He was knocked down by a car.C. His car was hit by another one.9. How did it happen?A. The driver was drunk.B. The drive
4、r was trying to avoid the dog.C. The driver didnt see the red light.听第 8段材料，回答第10至 12题。10. What time did the woman get to the party?A. 6:30 B. 7:30 C. 8:3011. What did the woman do when she met Daisys mom?A. She kissed her. B. She hugged her. C. She shook her hand.12. Why did the woman think the par
5、ty went terribly?A. She failed to follow the local customs.B. The people there didnt wear the proper clothes.C. The food and activities were disappointing.听第 9段材料，回答第13至 16题。13. When would the man prefer to fly?1A. Nov 11. B. Nov 12. C. Nov 13.14. Why is the man going to Los Angeles?A. To go on vaca
6、tion. B. To visit a friend. C. To attend a meeting.15. How much does the man pay for his ticket?A. $170. B. $300. C. $470.16. Whats the mans phone number?A. 52338655 B. 52558633 C. 53328655听第 10段材料，回答第17至 20题。17. Why is a bicycle sometimes better than a car in town?A. It is good for outings.B. It sa
7、ves a lot of money.C. It is often faster than a car and easy to park.18. What happened one day while the speaker was shopping?A. Her bicycle went missing.B. Her daughter went missing.C. One of her bicycles wheels went missing.19. What does the speakers husband think of the bicycle?A. It is dangerous
8、. B. It is better than a car. C. It is sometimes useful.20. What can we learn from what the speaker says?A. Riding saves her a lot of money.B. Riding does her a lot of good.C. Cycling is her favorite sport.第二节 阅读理解 （每小题 2分，共30分）AWhen studying English, its best to focus on the big picture. Trying to
9、improve your speaking? Aimfor fluency and “standard” pronunciation. Want to get better at writing? Practice vocabulary and grammar.But this way of learning, though necessary, misses one big thing: all the differences there are in how different people speak English. For example, people from the US an
10、d the UK speak very differently. If a British friend invited me to eat lunch at his apartment, he might say: “Come over to mine round 12 pm.”But if I invited him over, I might say: “Be at my place a little after 12.” “My place” is more commonlyused in the US; “mine” is more frequently used in the UK
11、 both are informal ways of saying “my house” or “my apartment”.Even people in different parts of the US speak very differently. For example, imagine that you aretalking to a group of people and want to address them all at once. What pronoun do you use? “You”, you should reply thats the correct prono
12、un whether youre addressing one person or a group.But using “you” to address multiple people feels strange in conversation, so speakers find waysaround it. The most common choice around the US is to say “you guys”. But working class natives of myhometown, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, say “yinz”: as in,
13、 “yinz wanna go to the bar later to watch thegame?” In eastern Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey, some people say “youse”: as in, “youse are2always hanging out in the street”. In the southern US, people say “yall”: as in, “dont forget about us, yall!”The point is, theres a lot more to languages
14、than whats standard and proper. So take a tour aroundthe US, yall. Yinz will be glad that youse did it.21. Which aspect of language learning does the author specifically focus on in the article?A. The reason why we need to practice standard pronunciation.B. How to learn from native speakers.C. How t
15、o see the big picture when speaking English.D. The different ways native speakers use the language.22. The underlined word “addressing” in Paragraph 3 probably means _.A. turning to B. dealing with C. speaking to D. sending a letter to23. If someone greets you and your family by saying “Its good see
16、in yall!”, he is likely from _.A. the southern US B. Pennsylvania C. New York D. New JerseyBI was born an albino (白化病人) in Pennsylvania in 1945. No one in my family had ever known what an albino was and what it meant to be an albino.My family and friends treated me like everybody else. That was just
17、 about the best thing they couldhave done. It helped me trust myself, so when troubles came along, I could deal with them.Like most albinos, I had terrible eyesight, but the fact that I could hardly see didnt bother me that much.Kids would tease me, calling me “Whitey”. People stared at me when I he
18、ld reading material right atthe tip of my nose so that I could see it well enough. Even when I was eight, movie-theater clerks started asking me to pay full price because I “looked older”.The worst part for me was that because my eyesight was so bad, I couldnt play sports very well. Ididnt give up t
19、rying, though. I shot hoops (投篮) every day. And I studied harder.Eventually, I got better at school and loved it. By the time I got to college, I was double majoring, going to summer school and busying myself with every activity I could find. I had learned to be proud of being an albino. I did my be
20、st to make “albino” a positive word. And I decided to make my living with my eyes and in sports.I couldnt see very well to play sports, but with a solid education and a drive to do it, I could make aliving involved in the area I loved. Ive done it now for over thirty years in print and in video, and
21、 now in cyberspace. People make jokes about how Im the only “blind editor” they know, but the jokes are affectionate, some of them signs of respect.I was just a proud albino kid from the coal country of Pennsylvania. I now realize that being born analbino helped me to overcome difficulties, gain con
22、fidence and be proud of my personal achievement.24. According to the author, _ helped him a lot in dealing with troubles.A. the special care from his family and friends B. the sympathy from the publicC. the equal way his family and friends treated him D. his education in school25. All the following
23、are the signs of being an albino for the author EXCEPT _.3A. abnormally white skin B. poor eyesightC. an older appearances D. being unable to play sports26. The authors good education and strong motivation made him successful as a(an) _.A. sports editor B. Disc Jockey (DJ) C. printer D. IT engineer2
24、7. We can infer from the passage that _.A. the authors poor eyesight made him very upsetB. the author finally did well in playing sports after years of practiceC. many people laugh at the author because he attempts to do more than he canD. the author holds an optimistic attitude towards his illnessC
25、If youve ever had a dog, you know just how deep a connection you can develop with “mans best friend”. But a dog has a much shorter life span about 12 to 15 years long than humans, which means every dog owner has to go through the heartbreaking moment when their loving pet passes away.Why not make a
26、clone of that dog then? This is the solution offered by a South Korean company,Sooam Biotech Research Foundation. The company has successfully cloned at least 400 dogs, mostly for US customers, ever since it pioneered the technique in 2005. Now, Sooam Biotech is planning to introduce their business
27、to UK dog owners, offering them dogs that look just like their lost ones.Meanwhile, another dog is selected to supply an egg. Researchers then replace the DNA in the eggwith that from the skin cell and implant the egg into the womb (子宫) of a female dog. The egg grows into a puppy over the following
28、two months. To clone a dog, researchers first need to take a skin cell from a living dog or one that has just died.The whole process takes less than a day, but it comes at a shockingly high price around 63,000(614,000 yuan). But if you cant afford it now, you can also save the cells in a laboratory
29、and access them at a later date. Just like identical twins of humans, they share the exact same DNA but there will still be small differences between them. “The spots on a Dalmatian clone will be different, for example,” Insung Hwang, head of Sooam Biotech, told The Guardian. However, as magical as
30、cloning might sound, there is no guarantee that the cloned dog will be a perfect replica of the original one.Dog owners will also have to accept the fact that personality is not “clone-able”. Apart from genes,personality is also determined by upbringing and environment, which are both “random elemen
31、ts that cloning technologies simply cannot overcome”, Professor Tom Kirkwood at Newcastle University, UK, told The Telegraph.Perhaps bringing our dogs back with cloning is not the best way to remember them after all.Kirkwood, a dog owner himself, pointed out: “An important aspect of our relationship
32、 with them is coming to terms with the pain of letting go.”28. According to the article, Sooam Biotech Research Foundation is _.A. working on plans to help dog owners enjoy their pets longerB. offering a way to help dogs give birth to more puppiesC. providing a service that will make copies of pet d
33、ogsD. introducing a completely new technique to clone dogs429. Which of the following statements about dog cloning is TRUE according to the article?A. Dog cloning technology hadnt been put into practice until recently.B. Dog cloning is very expensive and usually takes several months to complete.C. D
34、og cloning is very popular among US and UK pet owners.D. Cloned dogs might develop different habits and characteristics even though they look very similar.30. Which of the following shows the correct order of the dog cloning process?a. an egg is taken from another dogb. a skin cell is taken from the
35、 pet dog and saved in a laboratoryc. the egg is placed in the womb of a female dogd. the DNA of the egg is replaced by the DNA from the skin celle. the egg grows into a puppy in two monthsA. acbde B. adbce C. bacde D. badce31. We can learn from the article that Kirkwood _ dog cloning.A. disapproves
36、of B. supports C. is afraid of D. is curious aboutDAlex Wong, a junior at Mark Keppel High School in Alhambra, California, is working hard on his application to a top college. His resume shows off his nearly straight As in difficult classes, experience at a summer program at Stanford University, Eag
37、le Scout project and time on the soccer team as well as the school choir. But his steady progress stopped unexpectedly this year. Aiming to open access to college-level Advanced Placement (大学预科) courses, his school began using a computer-based lottery to give out spaces. Alex got shut out of all thr
38、ee of the courses he requested.The new system caused anger among families whose children failed to get into AP courses, which many consider important to develop advanced skills, improve grade-point averages and allow students to earn college credit, saving them and their families tuition dollars. St
39、udents and parents wrote to administrators to complain, circulated a petition (请愿) and launched a Facebook group for trading classes. “IM DESPERATE! ILL GIVE YOU FREE FOOD,” one student, Kirk Hum, posted on the210-member AP Flea Market Facebook group.AP classes have long been held dear by the most t
40、alented and ambitious students. But now they are seen as positive for all students who are willing to push themselves and schools are increasingly viewing access to them as a basic educational right. But this change has brought challenges.Miracle Vitangcol, a junior at Downtown Magnets High School w
41、ith average grades and test scores,is failing her AP US history class. She said she cant handle the rapid pace and volume of material she needs to remember. But she said she intends to stick it out because the class is teaching her to manage her time, take good notes and work hard. “Im struggling to
42、 adjust,” she said. “But I keep telling myself: Its OK. You can do it. Just push yourself.”Some critics worry that the open-access movement is pushing too many unprepared students into APclasses, as shown by higher exam failure rates over the last decade. They also fear that open enrollment (录取) pol
43、icies are encouraging teachers to weaken courses and give out high grades to students who dont deserve them. “While expanding access is generally a good thing, we need to make sure were not5watering down the experience for the high achievers,” said Michael Petrilli, executive vice president of the T
44、homas B. Fordham Institute, a Washington-based educational policy organization.32. The purpose of the new AP courses system at Alex Wongs school is to _.A. make sure all students get access to the AP courses they desireB. ensure that students have a fair chance to get access to AP coursesC. improve
45、the academic performance of students in AP coursesD. separate high achievers from average students through the new courses33. According to the article, the AP Flea Market Facebook group is a place where _.A. students parents send their complaints to school administratorsB. students share tips about
46、saving money for collegeC. students offer items to trade for the AP courses they needD. students can find support and guidance on their AP study34. Which of the following statements would Michael Petrilli agree with?A. Opening AP courses to all students is a bad idea.B. School administrators should
47、maintain high academic standards for AP courses.C. High schools should stop charging students for taking AP courses.D. Access to AP courses is necessary for students applying for top American colleges.35. The author used Miracle Vitangcols example to show that _.A. students need to remember too much
48、 in their AP coursesB. AP courses pose a big challenge to unprepared studentsC. the secret to success in AP courses is to keep pushing yourselfD. average students dont deserve their places in AP courses第三节 从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。（每小题2分，满分 10分）We all regard receiving presents as a pleasant experience
49、and yet it can be one of the most awkward situations. It is often difficult to look pleased when you receive a gift which is entirely useless or the wrong size._ 36 However, you have no right to change an article purchased just because it does not fit or isnot to your taste. Worse still, the agreeme
50、nt on the sale is between the person who bought it and the shop.So you will have to tell your favorite aunt that the T-shirt does not fit. But an exchange is not alwaysthat simple because there has to be a good reason for it. 37 For example, if the buyer was told that aswitch was voice-operated and
51、later found out it was not, then action could be taken. You would have the right to return it and get the money back.But if you are returning something, no matter what the reason is, you will be expected to have proofof purchase. If the receipt cannot be found, then it is possible to use another pro
52、of of purchase such as acredit card receipt. 38_Many big stores have a much more tolerant policy towards returns and see it as a gesture of goodwillto exchange goods without question. Stores including Marks & Spencer are well known for their “noargument” policy on returned goods. 39_So if a shop ref
53、uses to exchange the goods or to offer a refund, the seller is likely to be within his legal rights unless there is something wrong with the goods. In that case, the boot is on the other foot. You have every right to demand a cash refund or a replacement, but only if you have returned it within a6“r
54、easonable” time._40_ Some shops and stores expect things to be returned within a week of purchase, while othersmay permit a much longer time limit. In any case if you return a thing after what is considered a “reasonable” time, then all you are legally entitled to is the cost of repair.A. You should
55、 make clear what your legal position is before returning goods to the shops.B. Unfortunately, the law does not explain what is meant by “reasonable”.C. If all of these have been lost, you may have to rely on a witness.D. All you can do is exchange it after your friend or relative has gone home.E. It
56、 is unlike anything you would buy for yourself.F. However, shoppers should remember this is a privilege, not a right.G. Either the thing has to be broken or unsuitable for the job it was intended to do.第四节 完形填空 （每小题1.5分，共 30分）My father brought home a sailboat when I was ten, and almost each Sunday i
57、n summers we wouldgo sailing. Dad was quite skilled in sailing, but not good at 41 . As for me, I 42 both before twelvebecause of living close to Lake Ontario.The last time Dad and I set sail together is really 43 . It was a perfect weekend after I graduatedfrom university. I came home and 44 Dad to
58、 go sailing. Out we set soon on the 45 lake. Dadhadnt sailed for years, but everything 46 well with the tiller（舵柄）in his hands.When we were in the middle of the lake, a 47 wind came all of a sudden. The boat was hit 48 .Dad was always at his best in any 49 , but at this moment he 50 .“John! 51 !” he
59、 shouted in a trembling voice, with the tiller still in his hands.In my memory he could fix any 52 . He was the one I always 53 for strength and security.Before I could respond, a 54 of water got into the boat. I rushed to the tiller 55 it was too late.Another huge wall of water 56 the boat in a min
60、ute. We were thrown into the water, and Dad wasstruggling aimlessly. At that moment, I felt fiercely 57 of him. I swam to Dad 58 and assisted himin climbing onto the hull（船壳）of the boat. Upon sitting on the hull, Dad was a little awkward about hisflash of 59 . “Its all right, Dad. We are safe now,”
61、I comforted him.That was the first time Dad had counted on me in a moment of emergency. More importantly, Ifound it was my turn to start 60 for my father.41. A. boating B. running C. swimming D. teaching42. A. enjoyed B. desired C. hated D. learned43. A. unforgivable B. unforgettable C. cheerful D.
62、regretful44. A. sent B. ordered C. invited D. allowed45. A. calm B. icy C. stormy D. thundery46. A. finished B. went C. seemed D. sounded47. A. strong B. gentle C. cold D. hot48. A. repeatedly B. lightly C. hardly D. violently49. A. danger B. place C. sport D. job50. A. suffered B. fell C. froze D.
63、withdrew51. A. Look B. Help C. Run D. Jump52. A. problem B. relationship C. machine D. boat53. A. turned to B. lived with C. argued with D. objected to54. A. fountain B. stream C. shower D. wave55. A. if B. for C. after D. but56. A. got through B. poured into C. turned over D. lifted up57. A. ashame
64、d B. protective C. tired D. afraid58. A. hopelessly B. quickly C. slowly D. helplessly59. A. pain B. anger C. fear D. shame60. A. making up B. getting ready C. paying off D. looking out第五节 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。（每小题1.5分，共15分）Crocodiles are 61 unique species and they 62 (survive) dinosaurs by some
65、 65 million years sofar. One reason 63 they are such good survivors is that they can go for a very long time 64 eatinganything. And they are expert hunters, 65 (use) their strong jaws to bite their prey and then swallowit whole. When they lose a tooth they grow one right back. A crocodile can go thr
66、ough 8,000 66 (tooth)in one lifetime! What does the expression “crocodile tears” mean? 67 (put) it simply, “crocodiletears” are fake 68 (sad). The phrase “crocodile tears” comes from an old myth that crocodiles wouldshed tears while eating their prey. A religious worker wrote that when a crocodile f
67、ound a man by the water, it would kill him if it could. Then the crocodile would cry tears on the man, but then finallyswallow 69 . Scientists explain that crocodiles do create tears, but they do not cry. The tears help toclean their eyes. Crying is 70 (complete) emotional and it is reserved for us
68、humans.第六节 短文改错（每个 1 分，共10 分）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：把多余的词用斜线()划掉。修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。The earthquake affect the students of the destroying areas in many ways. How can we help them?One expert says the child will have feelings of fear and angry,
69、 feeling theyre not safe after the quake. Theyll find it hardly to focus. They will tend to cry, shout and tremble. And they may be afraid to be alone. The teenagers would find it difficult to live in a balanced way. If things get worse they may not be able to focus to their studies. He also says we
70、 can do something to help the children. The first thing is thatto build up trust with them, and be their friend. Then we have to give them sense of safety. Thirdly, try tosatisfy their psychological needs. Be a good listener whether he or she needs to talk.第七节 书面表达（共25 分）假定你是大一学生李华。你的母校校刊编辑邀请你给高三的同学写一封公开信，请根据以下要点回信：1.你高三时学习方面的变化；2.你高三时生活方面的变化；3.你对高三同学的建议。8树德中学高2017级高三下学期开学考试英语试题参考答案
