甘肃省高台县第一中学高三英语下学期期中试题.doc

甘肃省高台县第一中学2015年春学期期中考试高三英语试卷第卷第一部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节 (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。a as a substitute teacher, my daily routine involves driving to a new school almost every day so im usually unable to anticipate（预料）the days events, good or bad! on one particular day,1 was teaching in a very difficult classroom1 was managing behavior all morning and by lunch time, i knew i needed coffee to even consider surviving the afternoonso on my lunch break, i drove to a nearby plaza to get a cup of coffeeupon returning to the car i realized l had locked my keys and my phone inside! i had about 15 minutes to get back to the school which was a good 4 or 5-minute drive awayi contemplated（思考）rushing back, but it being winter, i thought a nasty fall on ice would only make the situation much worseso i ran into a mcdonalds which was in the same plaza and asked the man at the counter who happened to be the manager to please call me a cabi briefly explained my situation to him, and i could tell by the look in his eyes, that he empathizedhe hurried to the back to use the phone while i paced in the restauranti had less than 10 minutes to get back to my school at this pointthe manager returned only to tell me that the cab company had put him on hold and then the line got disconnected, and that he was now on hold again, but had not yet been able to request the cab yet my expression, i assume, began to resemble some combination of hopelessness and fearwithout a thought, he grabbed his coat and offered to drive me to the school without hesitation, i followed him into his car and made it back into my classroom with 2 minutes to spare before the bell! calm behavior and kind nature madeupon arriving at the school, l thanked this man endlesslyhis calm behavior and kind nature made me think he was probably a wonderful manager to work for, and also a wonderful human being to have on this earththis experience makes me realize that out of every seemingly hopeless situation, there is the opportunity for acts of kindness to transpire（发生）which can have an unimaginable impact（影响） on those who receive them.1. why did the author want to get a cup of coffee?abecause he was very thirsty at that timebbecause he was only interested in drinking coffeecbecause he had to refresh himself for the classes in the afternoon.dbecause he wanted to do something special to pass the whole afternoon2. the author _ so he gave up the idea of going back to school on foot when he found his keys and phone were locked inside the carawas too tired to walk furtherbwas afraid of falling down on icecasked the manager to call him a cabddecided to take a school bus3the author has probably stayed in the mcdonalds for abouta15 minutesb8-9 minutesc4-5 minutesd2 minutes4what kind of person is the manager?akind-heartedbfaithfulcgentleddependableb have you ever been afraid to talk back when you were treated unfairly? have you ever bought something just because the salesman talked you into it? are you afraid to ask a boy(girl)for a date? many people are afraid to assert themselves(insist upon their own rights). dr robert alberti, author of stand up, speak out, and talk back , thinks its because their self-esteem is low. “our whole system of our society makes people doubt themselves,” says alberti. “theres always a superior arounda parent, a teacher, a bosswho knows better”. but alberti and other scientists are doing something to help people to assert themselves, they offer “assertiveness training” courses (at). in the at courses people learn that they have a right to be themselves. they learn to speak out and feel good about doing so. they learn to be aggressive without hurting other people. in one way, learning to speak out is to overcome fear. a group taking an at course will help the timid person to lose his fear. but at uses an even stronger motivethe need to share. the timid person speaks out in the group because he wants to tell how he feels. at says you can get to feel good about yourself. and once you do, you can learn to speak out.5. the author asks some questions in the first paragraph in order to _.a. find out the answers b. make a survey c. introduce the topic d. ask for some advice6. in the passage, the writer talks about the problem that _. a. some people are too easy-going b. some people are too timid c. some people dare not stick up for their own rights d. there are too many superiors around us7. the effect of the system of our society on people is often to _. a. make them distrust their own judgment b. make things more favorable for them c. keep them from speaking out as much as their superiors do d. help them to learn to speak up for their rights8. one thing at doesnt do is to_. a. use the need of people to share b. show people they have the right to be themselves c. help people overcome fear d. help people to be aggressive at anytime even when others suffer cplan on traveling around the usa? there are a number of outstanding websites that can make your american dream come true.http:/www.101 usaholiday.co.uk this is the latest offering that features 101 holiday ideas to the usa. its a diverse selection, ranging from touring in the footsteps of martin luther king to a golfing break in arizona and a cycling and wine-tasting trip in californias napa valley. narrow down what youre looking for- whether by price, region, theme and who will be traveling- and then just the photos of the relevant holidays remain on view. its a really clever design. the national scenic byways program covers 150 memorial roads. some are natural scenic routes, such as route 1 along the california coast. others focus on history(such as route 66) or man-made attractions(the las vegas strip). for each, youre provided with a map telling the routes length and how long is allowed. this is the best website for reviews of hotels in us cities and tourist sites. there are photos of each hotel. importantly, these are not promotional photos provided by the hotels, but more honest and revealing ones taken by inspectors. from the 243 hotels reviewed in new york, you can narrow down what you are looking for by locations, facilities and styles, or just pick out a selection of the best. seaworld in san diego can make dreams come true, but the price is not affordable for the majority of people. so turn to long-established , giving big discounts on tickets, hotels and dining at seaworld.9. the text is probably from _.a. a science reportb. a news articlec. a book reviewd. a travel brochure 10. travel ideas for wine lovers are available at _.a. b. http:/www.101 usaholiday.co.uk c. d. 11. what can be inferred form the text? a. photos on http:/ can be trusted by tourists. b. the national scenic byways program covers all american roads. c. is a newly established website. d. you can see some man-made attractions driving along route 66. d ordinary world by the late chinese author lu yao has been adapted into a tv series. the novel was first published nearly three decades ago, and a previous attempt to bring the story to the small screen in 1989 failed.the 56-episode series has been aired on four channels since last month. it reportedly cost its makers 120 million yuan ($19.2 million) and took seven years to complete.in 1991, lus most famous work earned him the mao dun literature prize, one of chinas most prestigious(有声望的) literary awards. in the next 20 years, almost 5 million copies of the novel were sold.ordinary world took lu six years to write, and he is said to have extensively researched chinese newspapers printed from 1975 to 1985, making his book reflect the realities of the time and also add as much historical context as possible.from the perspective of two brothers struggles, the novel mostly shows the lives of people in rural china from the mid-1970s to the 1980s.the book also draws from the authors own experiences of rural life in his native northwestern shanxi province, where he once was a poor farmers son. but he couldnt enjoy fame for long. he passed away at age 43, leaving his family to deal with an unpaid debt of more than 10,000 yuan.that his marital(婚姻的) life might have been in crisis too, was reportedly revealed later, when his brother told the media that the author had signed a draft agreement for divorce with his wife three months before his death, but the couple failed to make it legal owing to lus poor health.the tv series, however, still proves that lu remains one of chinas favorite storytellers. a recent survey shows the book as the third-most borrowed book from college libraries, media report. as many as 31,000 short reviews connected to the novel are posted on baidu tieba, a popular chinese online forum.in china, as most well-received tv shows these days revolve around themes such as urban romance and war, investors are slow to put in their money on productions that depict farmers and factory workers.the era was tough and poverty-stricken, but the people never stopped pursuing their dreams, the 33-year-old actor says of the setting in lus novel.12. which of the following statements is not true according to the passage?a. ordinary world was first published nearly 30 years ago.b. almost 5 million copies of ordinary world were sold after it earned him the mao dun literature prize.c. ordinary world mostly shows the lives of people in urban china from the mid-1970s to the 1980s.d. ordinary world is set in the authors own experiences of rural life in his native northwestern shanxi province。13. what does the underlined word “depict” mean in paragraph 9? a. describe b. tell c. say d. explain14. from the passage we can infer that _.a. the author died at a young age.b. the authors poverty made him live an unhappy life. c. the author got divorced before his death.d. the author lived a poor life but he was happy in his life.15. the best title of this passage is_.a. peoples reviews of ordinary worldb. luyao and ordinary worldc. ordinary world is popular all over chinad. luyaos ordinary world now on air as tv series. 第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从所给选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项多余ideas for better sleepmost teenagers need about 8.5 to more than 9 hours of sleep each night. but about 1 in 4 teens has trouble sleeping . 16 it can also increases our chances of getting sick, and may be connected with weight gain in some people. how can we get the sleep we need? here are some ideas. be active during the day. youve probably noticed how much running around little kids do and how soundly they sleep. 17 exercises can decrease stress and help people feel more relaxed. just dont work out too close to bedtime because exercise can wake you up before it slows you down. avoid wine and drugs. lots of people think that wine and drugs will make them relaxed and sleepy. 18 drugs and wine disturb sleep, increasing a persons chance of waking up in the middle of the night. keep a sleep routine. 19 creating a set bedtime routine can improve this relaxation effect. so relax yourself every night by reading, listening to music, spending time with a pet writing in a diary, or doing anything else. 20 the more you worry about not sleeping, the greater the risk youll lie awake staring at the ceiling. instead of worrying that you wont sleep, remind yourself that you can say “tonight, i will sleep well” several times during the day. it can also help to practice breathing exercises before bed.a. but thats not the case.b. say goodnight to stress.c. expect a good nights sleep.d. a good night sleep is of great help to tasks.e. take a tip from a child and get at least 60 minutes of exercise a day.f. going to bed at the same time every night helps the body expect sleep.g. lack of sleep can affect everything from our feelings to how well we focus on tasks.第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每题1.5分，满分30分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（a, b, c和d）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。long long ago in a far away village, lived two young men who are much like todays young men. the two brothers were loveable, 21 undisciplined(不守纪律的), with a wild character in them. their naughty behavior turned 22 when they began stealing sheep from the local farmers a serious crime in this place, so long ago and far away. 23 , the thieves were caught. the local farmers 24 their fate: they would be branded on the forehead 25 the letters st for “ sheep thief ”. this means they would 26 with them forever. one brother was so 27 by this branding that he ran away; he was never heard from again. the other brother, filled with 28 and determined to do all he could to 29 the villagers he had wronged. whenever there was a sickness, the sheep thief came to care for 30 with soup and a soft touch. whenever there was work needing to be done, he came to help with a lending hand. it made 31 difference whether the person was rich or poor, he was there to help. never 32 pay for his good deeds, he lived his life for others. many years 33 , a traveler came through the village, sitting at a sidewalk caf eating lunch, the traveler saw an old man with a 34 brand on his forehead seated nearby. the stranger noticed that all the villagers who passed the old man stopped to 35 a kind of word, to pay their 36 ; children stopped their play to give and receive a warm hug. 37 , the stranger asked the caf owner, “what does that brand on the old mans forehead 38 ? “i dont know. it happened long 39 i was born.” the caf owner replied. then, 40 for a moment of reflection, he continued: “ but i think it stands for saint .”（ 圣人）21a. and b. butc. ord. so22a. wellb. good c. seriousd. poor23a. in timeb. on time c. all the timed. by the time24a. declinedb. deliveredc. demandedd. decided25a. inb. onc. atd. with26a. fetchb. bringc. sendd. carry27a. disappointedb. satisfiedc. embarrassedd. criticized28a. guiltb. happinessc. sadnessd. excitement29a. make upb. make up forc. make outd. make for30a. the poorb. the richc. the sickd. the blind31a. nob. anyc. muchd. few32a. receivingb. chargingc. gettingd. accepting33a. lateb. latelyc. latestd. later34a. smallb. strangec. outstandingd. terrible35a. shareb. sparec. talkd. tell36a. thanksb. regretsc. respectsd. sorry37a. curiousb. dangerousc. generousd. humorous38a. stand forb. stand outc. stand ond. stand by39a. afterb. beforec. that d. where40a. cryingb. smilingc. waitingd. pausing第卷 第三部分 英语知识运用第二节 语法填空 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，在空格处填入适当的词(1个单词)或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空。注意：将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。fleming was a poor scottish farmer. one day, while working in a field, he heard a cry for help. he immediately threw his tools away. 41 (follow) the sound, fleming came to a deep bog(沼泽)， in which a boy was screaming and sinking. fleming tied a rope around 42 own waist and the other end 43 a tree, and walked into the bog. with great effort he pulled himself and the boy to 44 (safe). he quickly took the boy to his farmhouse, where mrs.fleming fed him, 45 (dry) his wet clothes, and sent him home. the next day, a well-dressed nobleman came to thank fleming, 46 can i repay you?” no, i cant accept payment, fleming replied,” anyone would have done the same.” on seeing flemings son at the door, the man said, i have 47 idea. let me pay for his education. 48 hes like his father, hell grow to be a man well both be proud of. and so he did. and the farmers son became the world-famous nobel prize-winning scientist 49 discoverer of penicillin(青霉素), sir alexander fleming. years afterward, its said that the man who 50 (save) from the bog caught pneumonia(肺炎). what saved his life this time? penicillin. his name? sir winston churchill.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)文章中只有10处错误，每句中最多有两处错误，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 appear that people dont need phone boxes any longer. in a small british village, people decided to turning a red phone box into a library. now, the phone box is one of the country smallest libraries. about 150 books sit on shelves in a phone box. villagers there can take whatever they want and leave their own books for exchanges. they can use the library around the clock when its open 365 days a year and 24 hours a day. since the library opened its bright door, people from all parts of the village paid it a visit. among it therere senior citizens living in the neighbourhood, children getting off school buses and university students are stopping by late at night. it is convenient for them to use such a wonderf