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2015-2016学年度第一学期高三期中考试卷英 语考试时间 120分钟 满分 150分 命题人：王永玲 庞春艳 校对人：分项负责人第I卷 客观题试卷（共115分）第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30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，从试题所给的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 woman probably do this afternoon?A. Go to the Olympic Games. B. Stay at home. C. Visit her friends.2. What happened to the boy today?A. He fought with someone at school.B. He didnt go to school.C. He lied to his teacher.3. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. Inside a cinema. B. In a ticket office. C. Outside a cinema.4. What is true about the woman?A. She likes math now.B. She is very good at English.C. She thinks the man is funny.5. What happened to the woman?A. She wanted to take the 6:00 flightB. She misunderstood the manC. She changed the reservation to 7:00.第二节 （共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）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。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. How many times has the man made dumplings?A. Twice. B. Once. C. Never.7. What does it need to make good dumplings according to the woman?A. Practice. B. A secret recipe. C. Talent.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. Why didnt the woman see all of the collections at the museum?A. She spent too much time at one exhibit.B. The museum is too large.C. Only the jade exhibit was open.9. What did the woman like the most?A. The primitive tools of Peking Man.B. The collection of jade from the earliest time period.C. The artistic works from the Qing Dynasty.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. What did the man do last night?A. He watched a sports program on TV.B. He invited the woman to see a show.C. He went to the stadium to watch an NBA game.11. How does the woman describe basketball?A. Its a very fast game.B. Its a dull game.C. Its too complicated.12. Why does the man ask the woman the last question?A. He wants to take her to an NBA game.B. He wants to change the topic of their discussion.C. He wants to take her to a movie.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. Why did the man stop the woman?A. To ask her for directions.B. To give her a ticket for speeding.C. To warn her about the kids in the street.14. What was the speed limit where the woman was driving?A. 40 mph. B. 35 mph. C. 25 mph.15. What will happen if the woman goes to traffic school?A. She wont have to pay a fine.B. She wont have to go to court.C. Her insurance wont become more expensive.16. What do we know about school zones?A. There are sometimes children there even on weekends.B. People are more likely to get tickets there.C. They are more dangerous than other areas.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What was the main focus of the study?A. How to eat chocolate without gaining weight.B. The health benefits of eating chocolate.C. The effects of eating chocolate on happiness.18. Who reported the best results?A. People who ate no chocolate at all.B. People who ate a lot of chocolate every day.C. People who ate a moderate amount of chocolate every day.19. What did the researchers say about the study?A. There is still a lot of work to be done.B. Milk chocolate was used in the experiment.C. Eating too much chocolate had no positive impact on health.20. Who might appreciate this news report most?A. People who want to change their diet.B. People who exercise regularly.C. People who already eat chocolate fairly often.第二部分：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（）中，选出最佳答案ALast month my family，my husband and I visited the zoo in Tulsa，Oklahoma. I was afraid I just couldnt hide my excitement as it had been five years since I had been to the zoo. I was especially excited about getting to see the penguin exhibit that had been completed since my last visit. I thought it would be just as magical as it was the last time.The Tulsa Zoo is located on Mohawk Park，and covers 84 acres，making it the third largest zoo in the US. The zoo has several highlights，but I have to admit that I found myself rather disappointed. The maintenance is deeply lacking，and most of the exhibits，landscaping，etc. looked like it had not been updated or well kept. Unfortunately，their polar bear died a short time ago. The strangest attraction was the missing-in-action jaguar（美洲虎）We spent several minutes searching for the animal without any luck. In most cases the zoo was good about putting up a sign if the animal was no longer there or was moved to a different location，but it was a different case with the jaguar and likewise the kangaroo.Almost all of the hands-on equipment in the elephant encounter was broken and no longer working. Although the zoo did put up signs as an apology，it continued to add to the feeling that the zoo is approaching death. The one exhibit that did not fail to impress were the African Penguins. Their habitat was well built. The lion，bear，and tiger were also easy to watch. A favorite among the kids was clearly the monkeys who were very active and eager to put on a show.The Tropical Rainforest did a very good job creating a special atmosphere. The cafe served very good food and had lovely indoor and outdoor areas for eating. They are currently re-designing the Sea Lion exhibit，so the Sea Lions were not available for viewing while we were there. All things considered，the Tulsa Zoo is still the best zoo in our area，but I would only award it three out of five stars.21Seeing several highlights in the Tulsa Zoo，the author _.Afelt very excited Bwas a little frightenedCwas not satisfied with them Dthought it was worth seeing22Why did the author think it was a different case with the jaguar?ABecause the jaguar was friendly to the kangaroo and visitors.BBecause the zoo didnt use a sign to show if the jaguar was there.CBecause the jaguar is very dangerous compared with other animals.DBecause the jaguar had disappeared when the author got there.23What can be concluded from this passage?AThe Tulsa Zoo will be expanded to become the largest zoo in the US.BThe author intended to visit the Sea Lion exhibit before going there.CThe author felt that the Tulsa Zoo will close soon.DThe Tulsa Zoo was very popular when the author was young.24What does the author think of the Tulsa Zoo in general?AShe thinks nothing of it.BIt is the best zoo in the US.CShe thinks very poorly of it.DIt is a first class zoo in her area.BPeople People is Americas No.1 magazine about fascinating people. Its a guide to who and whats hot in the arts, science, business, politics, television, movies, books, music and sports. It is published weekly. Publisher: The Time Inc. Magazine Company Cover Price: $211.47 Our Price:$117.00 Issues(期数):53 issues/ 12 monthsLucky Lucky is the shopping magazine with the best buys, and the fashion tips youll need before you hit the stores. What makes Lucky really special is that it gets you the information you need before anyone else has it. Publisher: Conde Nast Publications Inc. Cover Price: $35.40 Our Price:$15.00 Issues(期数):12 issues/ 12 monthsParents The most trusted magazine for parents who want to raise smart, loving and self-confident children. Each issue has age-specific child-development guidance, advice on your childs health and safety, and the best ways to encourage your childs learning. Publisher: Meredith Corporation Cover Price: $42.00 Our Price:$9.97 Issues(期数):12 issues/ 12 monthsEntertainment This magazine covers movies, television, music, Broadway stage productions, books, and popular culture. Unlikecelebrity-focused magazineslike People, its main concentration is on entertainment media and reviews. Its intended for a more general audience. Publisher: The Time Inc. Magazine Company Cover Price: $199.50 Our Price:$38.95 Issues(期数):57 issues/ 12 months25. Which of the following is for common readers?A. Lucky. B. Parents C. Entertainment. D. People.26. According to the passage, what makes Lucky so special?A.Its exclusive information related to shoppingB. Its pictures of fashion stores.C.The access it provides to bargains D. Its competitive price27.The underlined phrase, “celebrity-focused magazines” , probably refers to magazines focusing on _.A. hot events and famous stars B. festivals and celebrationsC. political events D. daily life28. Youre most likely to find the above information _.A.in an educational magazine B. on a magazine club websiteC. in a guide to media D. in a magazine sales reportCThe Beijing municipal commission of education plans to reduce the English section of the all-important college admissions test, the Gaokao, from 150 points to 100 points in major cities by 2016, Chinas official newswire Xinhua reported. It will promote the value of the Chinese section from 150 to 180 points. Currently, the test weighs English, Chinese and maths equally. Officials have claimed the proposal as both a practical decision and a matter of national pride. The change highlights the fundamental importance of mother tongue in the curriculum, a representative from the commission told Xinhua. Education authorities are also considering removing compulsory English lessons before the third grade. They currently begin on the first day of primary school. Shandong and Jiangsu provinces, as well as Shanghai, may remove English from the Gaokao entirely. Public consultation on the proposal began on Monday, Xinhua reported.Wu Mengran, a 19-year-old recent high-school graduate in northern Chinas Inner Mongolia autonomous region, said the change would allow students to spend more time studying oral English rather than blindly copying grammar patterns in preparation for the test.In China, you can be really good at English tests but still not be able to use English to communicate, she said. Very few people study English here just to study English.Chinese schools currently mandate（强制）English classes until university, giving rise to a sprawling3.1bn private English training industry. Even remote cities are full of test preschools and tutoring agencies. Xinhua called the proposals no more than a minor adjustment, emphasizing that they would change the way that English is taught without diminishing its importance.29.Which of the following is not right?A. Many people in China study English for passing the College Entrance Examination.B. The proposal can also increase the national pride of Chinese.C. There are many test preschools and tutoring agencies in China before reform.D. English is not as important as before in China.30.What is the main idea of the passage?A. English will be reduced from 150 points to 100 points in the all-important college admissions test in major cities by 2016.B. Education authorities are going to remove compulsory English lessons before the third grade.C. Shandong and Jiangsu provinces, as well as Shanghai, may remove English from the Gaokao entirely.D. The proposals would change the way that English is taught.31.What can you learn from what Wu Mengran said?A. Students in China found it is difficult to learn English well.B. Students are learning English hard in preparation for communication with foreigners.C. Students originally think that practicing oral English is more important than getting high scores.D. Students can learn English according to their own interests, not are forced to.DInterest in pursuing international careers has risen in recent years strengthened by permanent personnel shortages that are causing companies to search beyond their home borders for talent.Professionals seek career experience outside of their home countries for a variety of reasons. They may feel the need to recharge their batteries with a new challenge. They may want a position with more responsibility that encourages creativity. Or they may wish to expose their children to another culture, and the opportunity to learn a second language.When applying for a job, one usually has to submit a resume or curriculum vitae (CV). The two terms generally mean the same thing: a one- or two-page document describing ones educational qualifications and professional experience. However, guidelines for preparing a resume are constantly changing. The best advice is to find out what is appropriate regarding the company culture, the country culture, and the culture of the person making the hiring decision. The challenge will be to include two or more cultures in one document. The following list is a good place to start.Educational requirements differ from country to country. In almost every case of cross-border job hunting, just stating the title of your degree will not be an adequate description. Provide the reader with details about your studies and any related experience. Pay attention to the resume format you usechronological or reverse-chronological order. Chronological order means listing your oldest work experience first. Reverse-chronological order means listing your current or most recent experience first. Most countries have preferences about which format is most acceptable. If you find no specific guidelines, the general preference is for the reverse-chronological format. If you are submitting your resume in English, find out if the receiver uses British English or American English because there are changes between the two versions. For example, university education is often referred to as tertiary education in the United Kingdom, but this term is almost never used in the United States. A reader who is unfamiliar with these changes may assume that your resume contains errors.32.Companies are hiring more foreign employees because _.A. they find foreign employees are usually more talentedB. they need original ideas from employees hired overseasC. they want to expand their business beyond home bordersD. they have difficulty finding qualified personnel at home33.The author believes that an individual who applies to work overseas _.A. is usually creativeB. aims to improve his foreign language skillsC. is dissatisfied with his own life at homeD. seeks either his own or his childrens development34.When it comes to resume writing, it is best to _.A. take cultural factors into considerationB. learn about the companys hiring processC. follow appropriate guidelines for job huntingD. know the employers personal likes and dislikes35.According to the authors last piece of advice, the applicants should be aware of _.A. the different educational systems in the US and the UKB. the differences between the changes of EnglishC. the receivers preference with regard to the formatD. the special characteristics of American and British cultures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。Pronunciation TipsThese English pronunciation tips will help you get the most out of your Pronunciation Power program? 36 For example, “threw” and “through”, although spelled differently, are pronounced the same. Also, identical letters or letter clusters in words do not always produce the same sound. For example, the “ough” in “though” and “through” represents a different sound in each word. 37 Imagine a sound in your mind before you say it. Try to visualize the positioning of your mouth and face. 38 Listen to and try to imitate the Pronunciation Power instructor. In addition to listening for specific sounds, pay attention to pauses, the intonation of the instructors voice and patterns of emphasis. 39 The English language has many different dialects, and words can be pronounced differently. It is important, however, that you pronounce words clearly to ensure effective communication. Finally, the Pronunciation Power program is a tool to help you. But you must practice what you are learning! Remember that you are teaching your mouth a new way to move. You are building muscles that you do not use in your own language. 40 Use the program to exercise your mouth a little bit each day.A. Read these words over and over again and try to learn them by heart.B. This can be just as important as the pronunciation of sounds.C. Learn to practice what you hear, not what you see.D. So you should force yourself to do what you really dont like to do.E. Do not confuse pronunciation of words with their spelling!F. It is like going to the gym and exercising your body.G. Think about how you are going to make the sound.第三部分：英语知识运用（共两节,满分45分）第一节：完形填空（共20题，每题1.5分，共30分）At a local supermarket, two women push half-filled grocery carts. The ladies are good friends, but they couldnt be 41 different. One is a stay-at-home housewife who loves to create culinary masterpieces from scratch. The other is a training supervisor at a prestigious advertising agency. Household chores, 42 those in the kitchen, are not her idea of fun. The two ladies stop for a moment in the frozen foods 43. “Im so tired,” sighs the professional woman. “I dont know what to do about supper.” Her friend 44, “What about a microwave dinner?” The weary professional sighs, “No, I dont feel like cooking tonight.”If you think American cooking 45 opening a package and tossing the contents 46 the microwave, think again. On the one hand, its true that Americans thrive on cold cereal for breakfast, sandwiches for lunch and instant dinners. On the other hand, many Americans recognize the 47 of