2008-2009学年高三英语测试卷.doc

2008-2009学年第一学期高三英语期中测试卷 本试卷分为第I 卷和第II卷两部分。满分150分。考试时间120分钟。考生注意：第I卷（1-16小题、25-40小题和50-84小题）由机器阅卷，答案必须全部涂写在答题卡上。考生应将代表正确答案的小方格用铅笔涂黑。注意试题题号和答题卡编号一一对应，不能错位。答案需要更改时，必须将原选项用橡皮擦去，重新选择。答案不能涂写在试卷上，涂写在试卷一律不给分。第I卷中的第17-24小题、41-49小题和第II卷的试题，其答案用钢笔或圆珠笔写在答题纸上，如用铅笔答题，或写在试卷上一律不给分。第I卷（105分）I. listening comprehensionPart A: Short ConversationDirections: In Part A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard. 1. A. a scarf B. a skirt C. some jewelry D. some perfume2. A. she forgot about the party B. she went to see Lisa C. she worked D. she went to the party actually 3. A. he did homework B. he spent time with his girlfriendC. he and his brother rented movies D. he and his brother went to the movie4. A. Mount Karen B. A large eagles nest C. Mount Brown D. An eagle5. A. the man has been visiting the hotel B. the wife is sick C. the nurse has finished her work D. the nurse works in the morning6. A. visit his lawyer B. wait for a call C. go to the doctors D. make an appointment7. A. the man admitted he was drunk B. the man was not drunk when stopped by the policewoman C. he is Japanese D. it is illegal in Japan to take any alcohol and drive8. A. the man paid for a tutor B. the man studied hard during the day C. the man studied hard for his grade D. the man studied late into the night before the test9. A. by plane B. by bus C. by taxi D. by car 10. A. History B. French C. Computer science D. Hotel businessPart B PassagesDirections: In part B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages. The passages will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage. 11. A. New Orleans B. Louisiana C. Texas D. Florida 12. A. about 2,000 B. about 700 C. about 550 D. about 250 13. A. New Orleans was an Asian-American city with unusual history B. about 2,000 people are listed as missing in New Orleans C. all the victims of the hurricane have resettled in New Orleans D. the current population of New Orleans is about 200,000Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following report. 14. A. North New York B. Southern New York C. Southern Philippines D. Northern Philippines 15. A. two days B. ten months C. ten hours D. twelve hours16. A. lower the risk of large amount of bleeding B. give the twins time to recover physically C. prevent injury of the brain of the twins D. all of the above Part C Longer ConversationsDirections: In Part C, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each conversation, you are required to fill in me numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet. B1anks l 7 through 20 are based on the following conversation. INFORMATION ABOUT THE LOST OBJECTSThe lost object17._ColorRed with a black 18._Shape 19._Cost 20._Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation. Whats wrong with the man?His left foot cant 21._How did that happen?He fell during 22._What did the doctor ask him to do?To 23. _How soon did the doctor think he would recover?24. _Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B. C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.25. An extra 10 million from the local government has been promised in aid _ the protection of this ancient city.A. to B. with C. of D. for 26. They produced two reports, _ of which contained any useful suggestions.A. both B. either C. all D. neither27. When her daughter was _, Ms. Williams took her to Milan and the Dolomites for 10 days and had a fantastic time.A. three month old B. three month old C. three-months old D. three months old28. No matter how nice you _ be, there will always be someone in your life that you will never be able to please.A. used to B. must C. have to D. may 29. The teachers suggested that everyone _ an argumentative composition and then select the best one.A. wrote B. write C. to write D. writes30. I love the west of Ireland, and County Kerry in particular, which my family and I _ every summer for a few years.A. have visited B. have been visiting C. visited D. would visit 31. When planning a butterfly garden, _ is important to do a research on which plants and flowers will attract these butterflies.A. what B. as C. it D. there 32. Police are urging anyone who saw the accident _ them immediately.A. to contact B. contact C. contacting D. need contact 33. It is possible to travel from New York to Berkeley, _ through Colorado and northern Utah, but youll need to change trains in Chicago.A. to go B. and going C. going D. go 34. An excellent source of advice about traveling with infants is B. It recommends _ until the baby is 3 months before traveling.A. to wait B. having waited C. wait D. waiting 35. Mr. Gross recently returned from a 16-country tour of Europe, _ he needed to keep in touch with his editors.A. when B. that C. where D. which 36. The cost depends on _ you get the room. A coach-only reservation for a mid-October trip can cost as little as $265.20, with a discount.A. how B. what C. that D. whether 37. The trip will take at least 74 hours, or three days straight, _I suggest getting a private sleeping berth for at least part of the trip. A. so B. or C. but D. while 38. I once took a cross-county train trip and only slept well _ the seat next to me happened to be empty.A. where B. when C. since D. unless39. There are some boats provided by the natives, which _ for people to get to the island.A. is easy B. makes easy C. makes it easy D. it is easy 40. Only by studying the poles, say IPY researchers, _ ways to protect them and ourselves.A. can we find B. we can find C. can find us D. find we can Section BDirections: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.A. cultural B.established C. donating D. famine E. fortuneF. attracted G. take pride in H. launched I. percentage J. generous The Americans, it seems, are privately more generous in giving than others. New figures show that, in 2005, the US set a record for _41_ money almost equal to the entire GDP of Greece in private charitable donations, when America was moved by the situation of the victims of the Asian tsunami, the Pakistan earthquake, and Hurricane Katrina. In 2006, Americans handed over 1.7% of their countrys economy, according to the report by the Giving USA Foundation. In the USA, there is no great difference across the social classes. Over there, the super-rich and the working poor give away roughly the same _42_ of their income. It seems both the rich and the working poor Americans _43_ giving their money away to charity. Part of the reason is _44_. The American heroes of industry like Andrew Carnegie once said the man who dies rich dies disgraced（可耻的）. He was a hand-loom weavers son from Dunfermline, who immigrated to the USA, became the worlds second richest man and gave away the whole of his _45_. The two richest businessmen in the USA, Bill Gates and investor Warren Buffet, are following in the Carnegie tradition. The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, _46_ in 2000, is by a long way the worlds biggest charitable trust, and in 2006 it _47_ the biggest single charitable donation in history, of around $20 billion, from Mr. Buffet. However, if other rich Americans like Mr. Gates partner, Paul Allen choose to be much less _48_, that is their affair. While Americans expect their billionaires to be generous, they do not expect the same of their government. In the year when it _49_ the war on terror, the US government spent just 0.13% of its GDP on overseas aid, the lowest amount of any of the 23 richest nations in the world.III. Reading Comprehension Section ADirections: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.Research finds that men much more easily fall romantically in love than do women, and they fall in love much more quickly than do women. For example, in one study in which men and women were asked how early in the affair(恋爱) they had become _50_ that they were in love, 20 percent of the men said they had fallen in love before the fourth date, as _51_ with 15 percent of the women. At the other extreme, 45 percent of the women were still not sure whether they were in love by the twentieth date, while only 30 percent of the men say so. _52_ do men fall romantically in love more quickly than women, but they also _53_ more tightly to a dying love affair. And they are more depressed, more lonely, and function less effectively when the _54_ ends. Men find it harder to accept the _55_ that they are no longer loved that the affair is over and there is nothing they can do about it. Three times as many men as women _56_ suicide after a failure in love affair. Women tend to be more _57_ in taking steps to meet new people and make new friends. _58_, women are usually described to be more romantic than men, dreaming more often about romantic fulfillment(实现). Do young women really spend more time dreaming about meeting a brave, handsome and eager admirer than young men spend daydreaming about their female _59_? _60_ research, one can only guess. Women do buy and read the romantic novels and magazines such as True Romance, while men tend to read Car and Driver. Women are _61_ to be more interested in discussing affairs of the heart while men are traditionally expected to talk about sports, cars and business. _62_, in songs, which are another reflection of popular culture, it is usually the woman who is described as _63_ everything for the man she loves. The man, on the other hand, is described as has less eager feelings and often as runaways who brush aside tender emotions. Yet, nearly all love songs are written by _64_. 50. A. superior B. adaptable C. conscious D. worried51. A. investigated B. compared C. possessed D. identified 52. A. Never B. Seldom C. Not only D. In no time 53. A. propose B. cling C. urge D. cline 54. A. relationship B. marriage C. contract D. management55. A. fact B. conclusion C. appeal D. emotion 56. A. control B. hold C. commit D. murder57. A. sensitive B. practical C. passive D. reluctant 58. A. Therefore B. Furthermore C. Hence D. However 59. A. ideal B. wife C. parent D. colleague60. A. In the absence of B. In contrast to C. According to D. As a result of 61. A. doubted B. included C. assumed D. accepted 62. A. In fact B. Instead C. As usual D. Moreover63. A. sacrificing B. applying C. declining D. raising 64. A. men B. women C. lovers D. teensSection BDirections: Read the following four passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)Here are some travel tips and advice posted by both real travelers and Singapore locals.Consider eating with a fork in one hand and spoon in the other. Use the spoon to cut food and use the fork to push food on to the spoon to eat. I think this way of eating originated in Malaysia, but many Singaporean Chinese eat this way now. However, if you are eating noodles, chopsticks are more commonly used. By SkylinkWomen in Singapore wear either trousers or longer skirts, while men wear trousers only. If you want to make yourself look like a local, forget about wearing shorts.By Amlanza You should follow many of the tips you receive about travelling here, such as not using your left hand. But well, as you are a tourist, you will be understood anyway if you do. I am left-handed, but what can I do? I can eat with the hand, but I will eat with the left hand. Also you shouldnt use your finger to point at things . By DiagevaIn Singapore, like in a lot of other Asian countries, it is a custom to remove your shoes outside the house before entering. Therefore, be careful about your socks with windows. This stems from* the belief that houses are considered a sacred place and no bad influence should be brought inside the house. Therefore, by going inside somebodys house with shoes, you may bring in bad influence from outside. Generally speaking, if you are invited into somebodys home, they will usually offer you a pair of house slippers (which is only to be worn inside the house). By AnirvansenIn Singapore, it is the custom to slap your partner in the face after a joke has been told. It sounds funny, but the locals believe it shows very much respect for the speaker. By AsmuncherIt is a Malay custom in Singapore to kiss the hand of older people to seek forgiveness or just as a show of respect. Note that the hand to be kissed is the right hand but not the left. By Snuggie65. Where does this passage most probably come from?A. A Singapore magazine. B. A travel website. C. An advertisement board. D. A newspaper.66. When you are in Singapore, you should _.A. eat with a fork and knife B. wear long trousers instead of shortsC. use your hand to point at things D. eat with your left hand 67. You should take off your shoes outside a persons home in Singapore because _. A. wearing your shoes into the house might bring bad influence B. removing the shoes outside the house is a religious faith in SingaporeC. shoes are not put in the house in SingaporeD. you neednt wear shoes in the house (B)Travel to Las Vegas and youll likely hear plenty about nearby attractions like the Grand Canyon, the Hoover Dam, and Lake Mead. These attractions are well worth seeing and are great ways to escape the lights of Vegas. In addition to these crowded tourist spots, there are also a couple of not so well known areas that are well worth your time, and cost no more than a rental car and a camera.Red Rock Canyon is located about 15 miles west of Las Vegas. It is just outside the city. When you first get to Red Rock, there is a visitors center where you can check out some of the history of the canyon. You can learn about the Native Americans who first lived in the area, as well as the animals and plants in the canyon.The canyon itself is made up of red sandstone which is very striking in color when the sun hits the canyon walls. There are many hiking routes that you can stop and hike. They range from easy to difficult. The canyon is also popular for rock climbers, who can often be seen in the area.Along with the desert plants, youre likely to see different animals in the conservation area. Wild sheep, deer and burros（驴子）usually wander in the land. The burros are rather gentle and will often come up to car windows looking for food. People are asked not to feed them as this increases their dependence on the tourists in the area. A picture of a burro sticking his head in your car window is often a great picture to share with friends back home.The greatest thing about Red Rock is that you can see the sights without ever leaving your air-conditioned car. If you are a little adventurous, however, you can choose one of the routes and make your way a little off the beaten path(踏出来的路). Even though you are just outside Las Vegas, a trip to Red Rock is a great escape from the hustle and bustle of the city.68. Compared to the city of Las Vegas, spots like the Grand Canyon are _.A. just as crowded as the city B. less crowded than the cityC. usually dark at night D. not as well known as the city69. What can visitors do in the visitors center of Red Rock Canyon?A. See different animals. B. Check out the history of the canyon.C. Learn about animals and plants in America. D. Get information about hiking.70. Why cant visitors feed wild animals in the conservation area?A. Because it will scare and hurt the animals. B. Because the animals may attack the visitors.C. Because they can be fed only by professionals. D. Because it will make the animals too dependent.71. The underlined phrase “the hustle and bustle” may most probably meanA. busy noisy activity of a lot of people B. beauty and comfort of a placeC. peacef