广东省汕头市聿怀中学高三英语上学期期中试题新人教版.doc

广东省汕头市聿怀中学2014届高三英语上学期期中试题新人教版i. 语言知识及应用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 完形填空（共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从1-15各题所给的a,b,c,d项中，选出最佳选项。 the story goes that some time ago, a man had a very lovely little daughterone day the man 1 his 3-year-old daughter for 2_ a roll of gold wrapping papermoney was tight and he became 3 when the child tried to decorate a 4 to put under the christmas tree nevertheless , the little girl brought the gift to her father the next morning and said, this is for you, daddythe man was 5 by his earlier 6 , but his anger flared again when he found out the box was _7 he yelled at her, stating, dont you know, when you give someone a present, there is 8 to be something inside? the little girl looked up at him with tears in her eyes and cried, oh, daddy, its not empty at alli blew kisses into the boxthey are all for you, daddythe father was crushed. he 9 his arms around his little girl, and he begged for her 10 only a short time later, an 11 took the life of the child. it is also told that her father kept that gold box by his bed for many years and whenever he was discouraged, he would take out a(an) 12 kiss and remember the love of the child who had put it therein a very real sense, each one of us, as human beings, has been given a gold container 13 unconditional love and kissesfrom our children, family members, friends and god. there is simply no other _14 , anyone could hold, more 15 than this1aasked bpraised cbegged dpunished2awasting bstealing csellingdholding3aglad bangry csad dupset4aroom bhall cbox dball5apuzzled bsurprised cscared dembarrassed6aoverwork boverreaction covercoat dovertime7aempty bheavy cfull dwet8ahappened bseemed c supposed dused9aput bturned c handed dgave10akindness bforgiveness csadness dcarelessness11aovercoat bincident caccident daction12aimaginary bkind c gentle dwarm13afilled with bpleased with ccrowded with dequipped with14aworld bfeeling cpossession dlove15aexpensive bprecious ccomfortable dinteresting第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题l5分满分l5分）阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卷标号为l6-25的相应位置上。long before, there was a large mountainside, where rested an eagles nest with four large eagle eggs. one day 16 earthquake rocked the mountain, causing one of the eggs to roll down the mountain to a chicken farm 17 (locate) in the valley below. the chickens were kind enough to care for the eagles egg, and an old hen volunteered to nurture (哺育) and raise the large egg.one day, the egg hatched and a beautiful eagle was born. sadly, 18 , the eagle was raised to be a chicken. soon, the eagle believed he was nothing more 19 a chicken. the eagle loved his present family, but his spirit cried out 20 more. while playing on the farm one day, the eagle happened to notice a group of mighty eagles soaring in the skies. oh, the eagle cried, i wish i could soar like those birds.the chickens roared with 21 (laugh), “you cannot soar with those birds. you are a chicken and chickens do not soar.the eagle continued staring at his real family up above, 22 (dream) that he could be with them. each time the eagle would let his dreams 23 (know), he was told it couldnt be done. that is 24 the eagle learned to believe. the eagle, after time, stopped dreaming and continued to live like a chicken. finally, after a long life as a chicken, the eagle passed away.ii阅读(共两节，满分50分)第节 阅渎理解(共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分)阅读下列短文，从2645 题所给的a、b、c和d项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。anapoleon, as a character in tolstoys war and peace, is more than once described as having “fat little hands. nor does he “sit well or firmly on the horse. he is said to be “undersized. with“short legs and a “round stomach”. the issue here is not the accuracy of tolstoys description-it seems not that far off from historical accounts but his choice of facts：other things that could be said of the man are not said. we are meant to understand the difference of a warring commander in the body of a fat little frenchman. tolstoys napoleon could be any man wandering in the streets and putting a little of powdered tobacco up his noseand that is the point.it is a way the novelist uses to show the moral nature of a character. and it turns out that, as tolstoy has it, napoleon is a crazy man. in a scene in book three of war and peace, the wars having reached the critical year of 1812,napoleon receives a representative from the tsar(沙皇), who has come with peace terms. napoleon is very angry：doesnt he have more army? he, not the tsar, is the one to make the terms. he will destroy all of europe if his army is stopped. “that is what you will have gained by engaging me in the war!” he shouts. and then, tolstoy writes, napoleon “walked silently several times up and down the room, his fat shoulders moving quickly. still later, after reviewing his army amid cheering crowds, napoleon invites the shaken russian to dinner. “he raised his hand to the russiansface,” tolstoy writes, and “taking him by the ear pulled it gently.” to have ones ear pulled by the emperor was considered the greatest honor and mark of favor at the french court. “well, well, why dont you say anything? said he, as if it was ridiculous in his presence to respect any one but himself, napoleon. tolstoy did his research, but the composition is his own.26. tolstoys description of napoleon in war and peace is _.a. far from the historical factsb. based on the russian historyc. based on his selection of factsd. not related to historical details27. napoleon was angry when receiving the russian representative because _.a. he thought he should be the one to make the peace termsb. the tsars peace terms were hard to acceptc. the russians stopped his military movementd. he didnt have any more army to fight with28. what did napoleon expect the russian representative to do?a. to walk out of the room in anger.b. to show agreement with him.c. to say something about the tsar.d. to express his admiration.29. tolstoy intended to present napoleon as a man who is _.a. ill-mannered in dealing with foreign guestsb. fond of showing off his iron willc. determined in destroying all of europed. crazy for power and respect30. what does the last sentence of the passage imply?a. a writer doesnt have to be faithful to his findings.b. a writer may write about a hero in his own way.c. a writer may not be responsible for what he writes.d. a writer has hardly any freedom to show his feelings.bmalaria（疟疾）, the worlds most widespread parasitic（寄生虫引起的） disease, kills as many as three million people every yearalmost all of whom are under five, very poor, and african. in most years, more than five hundred million cases of illness result from the disease, although exact numbers are difficult to assess because many people dont （or cant） seek care. it is not unusual for a family earning less than two hundred dollars a year to spend a quarter of its income on malaria treatment, and what they often get no longer works. in countries like tanzania, mozambique, and the gambia, no family, village, hospital, or workplace can remain unaffected for long.malaria starts suddenly, with violent chills, which are soon followed by an intense fever and, often, headaches. as the parasites multiply, they take over the entire body. malaria parasites live by eating the red blood cells they infect （感染）. they can also attach themselves to blood vessels in the brain. if it doesnt kill you, malaria can happen again and again for years. the disease passed on to humans by female mosquitoes infected with one of four species of parasite. together, the mosquito and the parasite are the most deadly couple in the history of the earthand one of the for decades, the first-choice treatment for malaria parasites in africa has been chloroquine, a chemical which is very cheap and easy to make. unfortunately, in most parts of the world, malaria parasites have become resistant to it. successful alternatives that help prevent resistance are already available, but they have been in short supply and are very expensive. if these drugs should fail, nobody knows what would come next.31according to paragraph 1, many people dont seek care because_.athey are too poorbit is unusual to seek carecthey can remain unaffected for longdthere are too many people suffering from the disease32people suffering from malaria_.ahave to kill female mosquitoesbhave ability to defend parasiteschave their red blood cells infecteddhave sudden fever, followed by chills33which of the following may be the reason for the wide spread of the disease?aits resistance to global warming.bits ability to pass on the virus frequently.cits outbreaks in cities with large populations.dits ability to defend itself and resist new drugs.34it can be inferred from the passage that_.ano drugs have been found to treat the diseasebthe alternative treatment is not easily available to most peoplecmalaria has developed its ability to resist parasitesdnobody knows what will be the drug to treat the disease35which of the following questions has not been discussed in the passage?ahow can we know one is suffering from malaria?bhow many people are killed by malaria each year?cwhy are there so many people suffering from malaria7dwhat has been done to keep people unaffected for long7cinvented in turkey and patented by nanopool, a german company, the spray-on liquid glass might become one of the most useful inventions in the field of nanotechnology. the product was tested at the saarbrcken institute for new materials. it is worth mentioning that the invention is transparent and non-poisonous. the liquid glass can protect any type of surface from damages caused by water, uv radiation, dirt, heat, and bacterial infections. besides, it is flexible and breathable, which means that the liquid glass can be applied on plants and seeds as well. researchers found that the spray greatly increases the resistance of plants to bacteria-caused diseases. the trials also showed that the sprayed seeds grew faster. depending on the type of surface that is to be covered, researchers can add water or ethanol to the spray. scientists say that their latest invention has a long-lasting anti-bacterial effect. the spray produces a coating that is just 100nm thick. trials by food processing plants in germany have concluded that foods covered with the glass can store longer than those stored in normal condition.according to neil mcclelland, uk project manager with nanopool, due to its capabilities, the spray-on liquid glass can become one of the most useful inventions around the world, ending up being used by a lot of industries that will cover their products. at present, the invention is being used by a train company and a hotel chain in the uk, as well as a hamburger chain in germany that are carrying out tests of the liquid glass for various uses. 36. which of the following about the liquid glass is not true?a. we can still see an object clearly covered with the liquid.b. it will cause plants to have some kind of disease.c. plants still have access to oxygen when covered by it.d. it can speed up the growth of seeds.37. what does the underlined sentence in paragraph 3 imply? a. water or ethanol must be added to the spray to produce the effect. b. the coating of the spray-on liquid is thick. c. the liquid glass can protect foods from bacteria. d. the long-lasting anti-bacterial effect protects the liquid glass.38. according to neil mcclelland, the spray-on liquid glass_.a. are being tested by some industries b. are being used by various companiesc. can be eaten together with hamburgers d. are widely used by train companies39 the writers attitude towards the application of the new liquid glass is _. a. pessimisticb. doubtfulc. cautiousd. optimistic40. what can be inferred from the passage? a. we dont have to wash our clothes with the new invention. b. the liquid glass can be used to wash yourself in the bathroom. c. the liquid glass will be widely used in many fields.d. the diy stores will not welcome the liquid glass.dall things change except barbers, the ways of barbers, and the surroundings of barbers. these never change. what one experiences in a barbers shop the first time he enters one is what he always experiences in barbers shops afterward till the end of his daysi got shaved this morning as usual. a man approached the door from jones street as i approached it from main-a thing that always happens. i hurried up, but it was of no use; he entered the door one little step ahead of me, and i followed in and saw him take the only empty chair, the one headed by the best barber. it always happens so. i sat down, hoping that i might sit in the chair belonging to the better of the remaining two barbers, for he was a bit ahead. i watched the probabilities with strong interest. when i saw that no. 2 was gaining on no. 1, my interest grew to solicitude (孤单). when no. 1 was gradually losing the race, my solicitude rose to anxiety. when no. 1 caught up again, and both were about to finish and say “next!” first, my very breath stood still with the suspense. but when i saw that he had lost the race by a single instant, i rose angrily and quitted the shop, to keep from falling into the hands of no. 2; for i have none of that firmness that enables a man to look calmly into the eyes of a waiting barber and tell him he will wait for his fellow-barbers chair.i stayed out fifteen minutes, and then went back, hoping for better luck. unfortunately, all the chairs were occupied now, and four men sat waiting, silent, and looking bored, as men always do who are waiting their turn in a barbers shop. i sat down and waited.at last my turn came. a voice said “next!” and i give in to no. 2, of course. it always happens so. i smiled and said that i was in a hurry, and it affected him as strongly as if he had never heard it. he explored my hair with his claws and suggested that it needed trimming(修剪). i said i did not want it trimmed. he explored again and said it was pretty long for the present style. i said i had had it cut only a week before. he stopped for a moment, and then asked “who cut it?” i stared at him from the mirror and replied “you did!” then a dog-fight attracted his attention, and he ran to the window and stayed and watched it41. the author left the barbers shop mainly because _a. he would like to wait for “no. 1” outsideb. he would rather be served by the best barberc. he lacked the courage to tell “no. 2” his intentiond. he was angry at the slow speed of “no. 1”42. what is the change of the authors attitude from the moment he went into the barbers to the moment he left it?a. disappointed-anxious-hopeful-angry. b. disappointed -hopeful-anxious-angry.c. hopeful- sad - anxious -angry. d. hopeful- anxious - angry - sad.43. the author chose “no. 2” in the end, because _.a. he had no choice b. he was in a hurryc. “no. 1” avoided him on purpose d. he is always one step behind others44. the underlined word “suspense” in the 2nd paragraph probably means _.a. loneliness b. possibility c. anxiety d. hope45. what is likely to happen next?a. the author lost his temper. b. “no. 2” ran out of his patience.c. the author was well-served by “no. 2”. d. the author was treated the same way as usual.第二节.信息匹配: (共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分) 阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。并将答案填写在答题卡标号为46 50的相应位置上。（如果选e请用ab表示，如果选f请用cd表示）以下是一些旅游项目的简介：experience diving and sailing in the indian ocean in march and april. enjoy warm, clear water and white, sandy beaches. spend all of your stay on one of our yachts (游艇) with first-class service and excellent foodexplore remote and unspoilt reefs, and see a wonderful range of underwater sea life.cswimming with dolphins in the azores islands, portugalwould you like to discover the underwater world of the dolphin? join us in july or august in the clear waters around the azores. you will receive training from expert guides to gain confidence in the water with the animals. we often see eight different species of dolphin during our trips.dgulfoss waterfall in icelandcome to iceland in summer to see the biggest waterfall in europe. gulfoss, the golden waterfall is a truly spectacular sight. the water from the river hvt and water from glaciers come together and fall 32m in two stages. you can follow a path quite close to the falls, which provides wonderful opportunities for photos and videos. warm clothing is essential.eplitvice lakes, croatia set in a national park, the lakes are croatias most popular tourist attraction. the beauty of the region comes from the 16 lakes, waterfalls, and areas of woodland, where deer, wolves and bears can be found. the park is open all year. there are several walks for all levels of fitness. you can also see the park by boat or bus.flake balaton, hungaryif you enjoy nature, you will love lake balaton. much of the area around the lake is part of a protected national park. we have expert guides with knowledge of local plants and animals. that will take you on long walks around the park. the marsh area of the lake is home to a wide number of bird species.以下是五个人的旅游爱好，请匹配每个人拟选择的旅游项目：46jonny is