广东省揭阳市惠来县第一中学2017届高三英语下学期第一次阶段考试试题.docx

惠来一中2016-2017学年度第二学期第一次阶段考高三级英语试题注意事项：1. 答卷前，考试务必用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名和班级、座位号填写在答题卡上。2. 所以的题目必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。不按以上要求作答的答案无效。 第一部分：听力（满分50分）第一节：（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5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 will the speakers do?A. Stay away for a couple of weeks. B. Look after Johnsons house.C. Move to another place.2.What do the speakers hurry to do?A. Play football.B. Go bird-watching.C. Buy tickets.3.What is the woman surprised at?A. A news story.B. The mans discovery.C. The mans behavior.4.What are the speakers arguing about?A. The importance of liberation. B. The position of women in society.C. The necessity of career planning.5.Why doesnt the woman hire a gardener?A. To enjoy the extra exercise. B. To kill the spare time. C. To cut down the expenses.第二节听下面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。听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。6.Which gate will the man leave from?A. Gate 10.B. Gate 18.C. Gate 20.7.When will the plane take off?A. At 1:00 pm.B. At 1:30 pm.C. At 2:00 pm.听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。8.How does the girl go to school today?A. By taxi.B. By bus.C. By bike.9.How will the speakers deal with the bike?A. Repair it by themselves. B. Take it to the repair shop. C. Throw it away.听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12三个小题。10.What is the man doing?A. Renting a car.B. Booking a room .C. Checking out.11.How much should the man pay for renting the car?A. ￥200.B. ￥400.C. ￥500.12.Where did the man go last night?A. A concert.B. The beach.C. A shopping mall.听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。13.What is Jims new apartment like?A. It has no balcony. B. Its more expensive. C. Its farther from his office.14.What does Jim like to do at night?A. Chat online.B. Do the laundry.C. Sleep early.15.What does Jim think of his new roommate?A. Hard-working.B. Friendly.C. Noisy.16.What will Jim probably do?A. Find another apartment. B. Complain to the landlord. C. Solve the problem in another way.听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。17.Why should we outline the speech?A. To relieve the tension. B. To avoid forgetting the main point.C. To be the best speechwriter.18.How should we start the toast speech?A. By introducing ourselves. B. By telling a short story.C. By referring to the purpose of the event.19.What is the key to making a toast speech?A. Start the speech with humor. B. Make a brief speech. C. Outline the speech.20.What is the passage about?A. Different ways of making a speech. B. Tips on giving a great toast speech.C. The purpose of making a toast speech. 第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分 ）第1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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AI was stuck in Ohare airport on an extremely long weather delay, pacing up and down the waiting hall for some exercise, when I passed a wine bar for the twentieth time or so. But this time there was a young woman behind the piano, playing what I could only describe as absolutely beautiful classical music. She had not been there ten minutes earlier when I passed.I sat down at an empty table for four very near the piano, and began to be warmed by her music and a bit by the wine! She played so effortlessly and with such beauty in every note. Her music immediately brought a huge smile to my face!Soon, on a break, I thanked her and she told me that after a long day traveling, and now also facing long weather delays, she just needed to blow off some steam. Wow! Her version of blowing off steam was a gift to get.As I sat alone drinking my wine, absorbed in this young womans celebration of her musical passion, two women approached my table and asked if they could join me. I invited them to sit and we immediately began sharing our love of music and celebrating the happiness the piano music was bringing us at that moment.The two women and I began to talk about our travels, life journeys, and passions. Hearing that unbelievable piano music, and then meeting such interesting women, who generously shared with me their wisdom, perspectives, and feelings of love for each other, was truly joyous. Faced with an 11- hour travel day - to get what normally takes 45 minutes -could have been physically and emotionally exhausting. Rather, by accident of walking by a wine bar at the right moment, and having a couple of seats open at my table, my life was filled with joy.I will cherish those moments for some time to come. This experience highlights (突出) the critical need in our lives to stop and listen to the music, to invite others to sit at your life table, to open yourself up to a stranger or two, sharing some of your deepest perspectives and experiences. Be open to noticing, absorbing, and also contributing to the joy around you!20. What does the underlined phrase “blow off some steam” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A. Reduce anger. B. Breathe fresh air.C. Relax herself. D. Make full use of time. 21. How long was the authors travel supposed to take without weather delay?A. 10 minutes.B. 20 minutes.C. 45 minutes.D. 11 hours.22. How did the author feel about the experience in the airport?A. Happy and meaningful. B. Lonely but unforgettable.C. Boring and meaningless. D. Long and tiring.23. The author writes the text in order to encourage people _.A. to make the acquaintance of strangers B. to share your experiences with othersC. to communicate with others more oftenD. to notice and enjoy the happiness around youBAfter years of planning and months of expectations, the 2016 Summer Games finally began in Brazil on August 5. Over 10,000 athletes from 207 countries marched across Rio de Janeiros Maracana stadium, proud to represent their respective nations at the worlds most famous sporting event. The road to the Olympics, however, is not easy for any athlete. It has been particularly hard for Yusra Mardini, who is a member of the worlds first “Olympic Refugee (难民)Team.” The 19-year-old always dreamed of swimming for Syria at the Olympic Games. However, in August 2015, after losing her home in the conflict that has involved Syria since 2011, she and her sister decided to flee the country. The sisters along with a few other Syrian nationals made their way to Turkey via Lebanon. They then set sail on a small boat to their final destination Greece.Unluckily, thirty minutes after leaving Turkey, the motor on the ship which was meant to hold six passengers but was instead carrying twenty, failed. Yusra, her sister Sarah, and the only two other strong swimmers aboard the boat had no choice but to dive into the ocean and use their superior swimming skills to push the boat and its passengers all the way to Lesbos, Greece A journey that took three hours.While her dream of representing her country was ruined, Yusra did not give up her desire to compete in the Olympics. In March 2016, she was one of ten athletes selected and funded by the Olympic Committee to form the first-ever “Refugee Team.” International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach believes that Yusra and her teammates, who have also had to flee their countries, “Will show the world that despite the unimaginable tragedies they have faced, anyone can compete, anyone can contribute to society through their talent, skill, and strength of the human spirit.”24. What do we know about Yusras fleeing journey to Greece?A. It was very hard.B. It took three hours.C. It was a failure.D. It was very smooth.25. What is the right order of the events related to Yusra?a. She became a member of the worlds first “Olympic Refugee Team”.b. She dreamed of swimming for Syria at the Olympic Games.c. She lost her home.d. She fled Syria to Greece with her sister Sarah and a few other SyriansA. b, a, c, dB. a, b, c, dC. a, d, c, bD. b, c, d, a26. Thomas Bachs attitude to Yusra is _.A. disapproving B. tolerantC. supportive D. resistant27. What is the best title for the text?A. A Hard Road to the Olympic GamesB. Yusra Mardini Refugee Team SwimmerC. Yusras Strong Will to Compete in the OlympicsD. Athlete To Watch At The 2016 Rio Summer OlympicsCWhile your pet fish may appear to be ignorant of your presence, chances are that it knows you extremely well and can probably even identify you from a crowd of human faces! At least, that is the conclusion reached by scientists the University of Oxford in the U.K. and the University of Queensland in Australia, following an extensive study of the archerfish (喷水鱼), a species of tropical fish that can be found all the way from India to Indonesia, the Philippines, and Australia.The ability to distinguish between human faces is a complex task. Thats because we all have the same basic features two eyes sitting above a nose and a mouth. Its only the subtle differences that make humans distinct from one another. Since this requires a combination of both visual sense and memory, researchers had always assumed that it was a skill possessed only by those with complicated brains, i.e., humans, a few select animals such as horses, cows, dogs, monkeys and some birds, like pigeons.To test if this assumption was accurate, a team of scientists led by Dr. Cait Newport, Marie Curie Research Fellow in the Department of Zoology at Oxford University, decided to study fish. The aquatic (水生的) animals have small brains that lack the neocortex（大脑新皮层）, or neocortex-like structure, believed to help recognize the subtle differences between human facial features.The team began by presenting four archerfish with images of two human faces. Initially, the fish spat randomly at both. However, they soon learned that pouring water at the one selected by the researchers earned them a food treat. After that, they focused primarily on that image. The researchers then took the experiment one step further, by introducing 44 other human faces to the mix.To the researchers astonishment, the trained archerfish were able to recall the learned image almost 81% of the time. And this accuracy improved to 86% when the researchers made the identification even harder, by replacing the colored photos with a set of black and white images and hiding the shape of the head.28. What is the conclusion of the study made by the scientists from the universities?A. Some fish may ignore your presence.B. Some fish can recognize your faces.C. Some fish have complicated brains.D. Some fish have large brains.29. What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 2 refer to?A. The ability to distinguish between human faces.B. A combination of visual sense and memory.C. The ability of memorizing complicated things.D. The ability of telling beasts from birds.30. In the experiment, the researchers trained the archerfish _.A. by taking photos of fish B. by improving peoples imagesC. by rewarding them with foodD. by covering their heads DThe best UK cottages for Christmas and New YearVictorian gatehouse, County AntrimIts a solid little Victorian gatehouse outside Ballycastle. It has an association with Irish nationalist Roger Casement. Close to the Causeway Coast, the closest beach is five minutes drive away. It is a good choice for those who want to avoid stairs, since all the main rooms are on the ground floor.Sleeps 2 adults + 2 children, 730 a week at Christmas or New Year (three nights from 389), 353 1 670 4733, Lindisfarne retreat, NorthumberlandIt is located in a peaceful island, where a priory (修道院) was built 1,400 years ago. Guests at Coastguards Cottage, the latest addition to English Heritages portfolio （代表作品集）of holiday houses, can explore the priory ruins. 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Approached via a single track lane, the cottage sits in three acres of wild meadow, surrounded by plenty of farmland. Sleeps 5, 1,003 a week from 30 Dec (three nights 725), 01787 211115, grove-cottages.co.uk32. How much will be charged if a couple with two children stay in Victorian gatehouse for a week at Christmas?A. 389B. 730C. 1,430D. 1,60033. Who will probably book the cottage in Northumberland?A. Disabled people in a wheelchair.B. Those who want to explore some ruins. C. Those who are interested in wildlife.D. Those who enjoy the scenery of farmland.34. Which cottage will you be advised to book if you are a zoologist?A. Victorian gatehouse, County Antrim. B. Lindisfarne retreat, Northumberland.C. Wildlife sanctuary, East Sussex.D. Farmhouse kitchen, Suffolk.35. If you want to book Farmhouse kitchen in Suffolk, you can go to the website _.A. B. .ukC. kentandsussexcottages.co.ukD. grove-cottages.co.uk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。How to Study for a TestWith exams approaching, how can you study for a test? The most important thing you can do is give yourself plenty of time to prepare. Then follow this simple plan:l Start earlyGather together all the material youve received during the term. You probably have handouts, notes, old assignments, and old tests. Dont leave anything out. l Establish a study group or partner_36_. If you absolutely cant get together, then exchange email addresses. Instant messages will work well, too.l Use old testsCollect your old exams from the year or semester and make a photocopy of each one. White out (不透明) the test answers and copy each one again. _37_. For best results, you should make several copies of each old exam and keep taking the tests until you score perfectly on each one.l _38_Organize your notes by date. If you didnt date your pages, make note of any missing dates/pages. Get together with a study partner or group to compare notes and fill in any missing material. After you organize your new set of notes, underline all key words, formulas, themes and concepts. Without referring to your notes, ask the members of your study group to test you. _39_.l Old assignmentsGather any old assignments and re-do the exercises. _40_. Review and do them again and again until you entirely master them.ATest yourself againBUse different textbooksCBuild up your class notesDThen swap your roles with themEEvery student should participate in class discussionFMany textbooks have exercises at the end of every chapterGSchedule at least one meeting time with a study partner or study group第三部分 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的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。Lifelong learning is the idea that its never too soon or too late for learning, a way of 41 that many different organizations now believe in. Albert Einstein, the famous scientist, 42 this way of thinking when he said, Learning is not a product of schooling, but the lifelong effort to gain it Lifelong learning provides adults with 43 opportunities at all ages and in various 44 : at work, at home and through leisure (休闲) activities not just through 45 channels such as school and higher education. In recent years, participation ( 参与) in adult education has 46 in most European countries. In Britain, 47 , 44 percent of 48 participated in adult education programmes in 2004, 49 40 percent in the year 2000. Lifelong education is a form of teaching often 50 through distance learning or e-learning, continuing education, or home schooling. It includes postgraduate programmes for those who want to 51 their qualifications (资历), bring their skills up to date or retrain for a new line of work. In-company training has 52 goals. One of the reasons why 53 education has become 54 is the rapid development of science and technology. 55 the length of primary, secondary and higher education has been increased, the knowledge and 56 gained there are usually not 57 for a professional (专业的) career over thirty or forty years. As an American educator has said, Learning prepares us for change.” More importantly, lifelong learning is about a(n) 58 - that you can and should be open to 59 ideas, decisions, skills or behaviors. Lifelong learning does not 6