浙江省余姚名校2016届高三上学期期中考试英语试题(含答案).doc

2015学年度余姚中学 高三英语期中试卷第一学期 选择题部分（共80分） 第一部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节：单项填空（共20小题； 每小题0.5分，满分10分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该选项标号涂黑。1. To get thorough understanding of oneself also requires doing oneself favor when its needed. A. the, a B. / ; a C. the; / D. a; a 2. It wont be quite a long time _ your son is back, so dont be worried. A. that B. since C. before D. until 3. While visiting Europe, I was lucky to have the great of praying in a historic church that dates back to the early 12th century.A. favor B. motivation C. equality D. privilege4. The Smiths have just moved here and they are busy with their new house and _. A. everything B. something C. anything D. nothing5. Peter survived in the accident when he fell overboard yesterday. He escaped drowning.A. nearly B. slightly C. narrowly D. hardly6. He claimed in the supermarket when he was doing shopping yesterday. A. to have been badly treated B. treating badly C. to be treated badly D. being treated badly7 .I hope my advice will be of some help to is interested in learning English. A. whomever B. whom C. whoever D. who 8. This one may be a little but I believe a good interface should be attractive.A. abundant B. controversial C. appropriate D. conscious9. The couple walked together as far as the second crossing of the street they waved goodbye to each other. A. when B. where C. why D. which10. Tom would have met you at the railway station, but he _ caught in a traffic accident.A. has beenB. had beenC. wereD. was 11. Listen to and what your manger is saying , regardless of whether you agree with the comments. A. object B. submit C. acknowledge D. owe 12. Living with cancer has made her realize how important it is to take every chance to live her life the fullest.A. at B. on C. to D. with13. To keep healthy, Professor Johnson _ cycling as a regular form of exercise after he retired. A. took up B. held up C. carried out D. made for14. The incomes of skilled workers went up. _， unskilled workers saw their earnings fall.AMoreover BTherefore CMeanwhile DOtherwise15. -What in the world put you in a really bad mood?-_in the traffic for hours. A. Stuck B. Being stuck C. To be stuck D. Sticking 16. The past two years a sharp rise in oil price, which adds to the burden of auto transportation industry. A. witnessed B. witnesses C. is witnessing D. has witnessed17. Not having promoted the new digital camera successfully, the company should its original marketing methods.A. account for B. reflect on C. work out D. call up18. At that moment, I was just standing by the window in my room, I could see what was occurring on the street. A. from which B. from whose C. from that D. from where19. Some blood types are quite common, others are regionally , and still others are rare everywhere. A. distributed B. contributed C. obtained D. convinced20. -Can I look at the menu before I make an order?-Of course. _， madam.ATake your time BDont mention it CNever mind DHelp yourself第二节：完型填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从2140题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该选项标号涂黑。A Leap(跳跃) to HonorLeaping on a narrow balance beam (平衡木) is not easy. But Lola Walter, a 13yearold gymnast, is an expert at it. To perfect her skills, Lola 21 for four hours a day, five days a week. At the state championships in March, she finished seventh out of 16 girls.Thats especially impressive， 22 she is legally blind, born with a rare condition that causes her eyes to shift(移动)constantly. She often sees double and cant 23 how far away things are. When she was little, her mom 24 that even though she couldnt see 25 ， she was fearless. So her mom signed her up for gymnastics when she was three. She loved the 26 right away and gymnastics became her favorite.Though learning gymnastics has been more 27 for her than for some of her teammates, she has never quit. She doesnt let her 28 stop her from doing anything that she wants to.She likes the determination it takes to do the sport. Her biggest 29 is the balance beam. Because she has double vision, she often sees two beams. She must use her sense of touch to help her during her routine. Sometimes she even closes her eyes. “You have to 30 your mind that itll take you where you want to go，” says Lola.To be a toplevel gymnast, one must be brave. The beam is probably the most 31 for anyone because its four inches wide. At the state competition, Lola didnt fall 32 the beam. In fact, she got an 8.1 out of 10her highest score yet.Lola doesnt want to be 33 differently from the other girls on her team. At competitions, the judges dont know about her vision 34 . She doesnt tell them, because she doesnt think they need to know. Her mom is amazed by her 35 attitude.Lola never thinks about 36 . She is presently at level 7 while the highest is level 10 in gymnastics. Her 37 is to reach level 9. She says she wants to be a gymnastics coach to pass down what shes learned to other kids 38 she grows up. Lola is 39 of all her hard work and success. She says its helped her overcome problems in her life outside gymnastics too. Her 40 for others is “just believe in yourself.”21.A. runs DdancesB. teachesC. trainsD. dances22.A.since DthoughB. unlessC. afterD. though23.A. tell DpredictB. guessC. assumeD. predict24.A. suspected B. rememberedC. imaginedD. noticed25.A. deeply DcloselyB. wellC. aheadD. closely26.A. task DshowB. sportC. eventD. show27.A. boringB. enjoyableC. difficultD. satisfactory28.A. talentB. qualityC. natureD. condition29.A. doubtB. advantageC. challengeD. progress30.A. examineB. expressC. openD. trust31.A. fearfulB. harmfulC. unfairD. inconvenient32.A. toB. onC. offD. against33.A. greetedB. treatedC. servedD. paid34.A. painsB. stressesC. injuriesD. problems35.A. positiveB. friendlyC. flexibleD. cautious36.A. defendingB. quittingC. winningD. bargaining37.A. standardB. rangeC. viewD. goal38.A. untilB. asC. whenD. before39.A. proudB. tiredC. ashamedD. confident40.A. planB. adviceC. rewardD. responsibility第二部分：阅读理解（第一节20小题，第二节5小题；每小题2分，满分50分）第一节：阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该选项标号涂黑。AAs I was reading a recent story in Slate on 20-somethings complaining about how the economy was ruining their life plans, I couldnt help but think the 20-somethings sounded like a bunch of spoiled children who grew up expecting everything to be easy for them. As a 20-something myself, I certainly share their disappointment: my husband and I probably wont be able to buy a house until were in our 40s, and we too are burdened by student loans（贷款）. But why should it be any different? Being young persons in America, shouldnt they take up all of the challenges and opportunities that this country offers?Consider some of these views shared in the Slate story: Jennifer, 29, owner of a two-bedroom apartment with her husband, worries that she wont be able to have children for at least a decade because they cant afford to buy a house yet.I read that, and I thought, what planet is she living on where you need to own a house in order to have kids? Has she ever visited a developing country, or even downtown areas in this one? Home ownership is a luxury（奢华）, not a fertility requirement.A 26-year-old in the story despairs（绝望）that he cant afford to get a Ph.D. in literature. Well, that sounds a bit like expressing disappointment that no one will pay you to write poetry on the beach in Thailand for five years.Yes, its sad that these young people feel so lost. But I think the problem is their extremely high expectations, not economic reality. Beth Kobliner, author of Get a Financial Life: Personal Finance in Your Twenties and Thirties, says that she thinks peoples expectations are slowly adjusting, but todays 20-somethings grew up at a time when everyones wealth appeared to be expanding. Their parents probably saw their home values rise along with their investments. “So you have people who have grown up in an environment where people had great expectations of what living well means,” says Kobliner.This recession（衰退）will certainly play a role in forcing those expectations into more realistic group. In the meantime, it seems a lot better for our mental health to focus on being gratefulfor our one-bedroom apartments, for living in modern cities, or perhaps just for being able to eat three meals a daythan on longing for some kind of luxury life.41. What makes the author think the 20-somethings sound like a bunch of spoiled children?A. They expect everything to be easy for them.B. They complain that the economy is spoiling their life plans.C. They are reluctant to face all of the challenges.D. They are burdened by student loans.42. Whats the authors attitude towards the 20-somthings with high expectation inParagraph 5? A. IntolerantB. Negative C. Unbelieving D. Understanding43. Which of the following is not one of the complaints of the 20-somethings?A. They cant have children for at least a decade to buy a house.B. They have only one-bedroom apartment to live in.C. They cant buy a house until 40 because of student loans.D. They despair at not being able to afford a Ph.D. in literature.44. What is the best title for this passage?A. How Young People Afford to Continue Their StudyB. Why Young People Cant Afford to Buy a HouseC. When Young Peoples High Hopes Create DespairD. What the 20-somethings High Expectations AreBBelow are reviews for three books and two book series. Each has been read and loved by students across the country. The OutsidersThis book, first published in 1967, has become a classic for teens across the nation. It focuses on Ponyboy , who has been labeled all his life as a greaser. The greasers opposing group is the “ socs ”, kids who have lots of money and can break any rules without getting in trouble. As the novel develops, S. E. Hinton allows the reader to see exactly how these labels affect teens in both the greaser and the soc group. If youve ever watched the movie The Outsiders, this story may sound familiar, as the movie was based on the book .The Outsiders gives teens a look into life in the 50s and 60s, offering timeless lessons that still apply to todays youth.Out of the DustAny student interested in the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl should read Out of the Dust by Karen Hesse. Hesse is able to capture the mood and spirit of this era through the use of poetry. The main character of the book, Billie Jo, is growing up in Oklahoma, the heart of the Dust Bowl. Through free verse poetry, Billie Jo narrates (讲述)her tale of poverty and survival during this difficult time.Out of the Dust is an excellent lesson in history. Due to the short length and writing style, the book is a quick but worthwhile read. By the end of the book, the reader is eager to start the story over again. Hesse is able to pack a lot of emotions and details into her short book, making the story very real and believable. The GiverThe Giver depicts a perfect society in which citizens experience no pain, have never felt fear, and life is completely under control. However, as the reader progresses through the story, its easy to see that this community is far from utopia (乌托邦). Instead, through the experiences felt by the main character Jonas, the reader learns there is a missing from life in this world.During the Ceremony of the Twelves, each 12-year-old is assigned their life - long career in the community. Jonas is chosen to be the Receiver of Memories, a very special job assigned to one person at a time. When Jonas receives his training, he learns many truths about his community that change how he feels about his life, making him determined to do something to change it.The Giver is a good book for teens who enjoy science fiction and fantasy. The book makes you examine your own life, values, and beliefs, striving to find how you would define the perfect society.Anne of Green GablesThis eight-book series depicts the life of Anne Shirley, an orphan that is adopted in Prince Edward Island, Canada. The books are set in the 1800s to the 1900s, the last one taking place during World War I. Anne is a loveable spirit who has many misfortunes and laughable experiences when growing up and going to college. The Anne of Green Gables series is fun to read, creating a strong attachment to the reader and making the last book a bitter-sweet experience. Teenage girls who are looking for a female role model will love Anne Shirley.Harry PotterJ. K. Rowlings Harry Potter series has sold more copies than any other series in history. The series , which includes seven books in all , fallows a boy wizard named Harry Potter.Harry attends Hogwarts School of Witcheraft and Wizardy. The seven books follow Harry through seven years of wizarding school. During this time, readers experience the wizarding world through Harrys eyes and watch him make friends. Learn magic and fight a wizard. The Harry Potter books are an enchanting read for all ages. No matter who you are, you will find yourself absorbed in the magical world created by J. K. Rowling. 45. The greaser group may refer to those kids .A. who are poor in their lessons at schoolB. who get along well with the soc groupC. who go between the poor and the rich childrenD. who are poor and often get into trouble for breaking rules46. Which of the following is written in a poetic style?A. The Giver.B. The Outsiders.C. Anne of Green Gables.D. Out of the Dust.47. We can learn from The Giver that .A. people in the community live an imperfect lifeB. Jonas is satisfied with his life in the communityC. everyone in the community can get a good jobD. Jonas is loved by all the people in the community48. According to the passage, may be chosento be an example by teenage girls.A. Harry PotterB. Anne ShirleyC. Billie JoD. Jonas49. You would like to Read the Harry Potter series probably because .A. you admire Harry for his patienceB. you like watching musical moviesC. you are interested in the magical worldD. you enjoy reading the eight-book seriesCTaking a picture of your tongue with a mobile phone could soon instantly tell you how healthy you are. Researchers believe the images can reveal important information about a patients health and even give them early warning of serious illness.A team at the University of Missouri is developing a system that can analyze pictures using a 5,000-year-old Chinese principle, which is based on the flow and balance of positive and negative energies in the body, and uses the tongue as a key to learning about a persons physical health, or “zheng” according to Chinese medicine. “Within a year, our goal is to create an application for smart phones that will allow anyone to take a photo of their tongue and learn the status of their zheng,” said Dong Xu, chairman of MUs Computer Science Department in the College of Engineering and the co-author of the latest study.The software analyzes images based on the tongues color and coating to distinguish between tongues showing signs of “hot” or “cold” zheng. Shades of red and yellow are associated with hot zheng, whereas a white coating on the tongue is a sign of cold zheng.“Hot and cold zheng doesnt refer directly to body temperature,” said Xu, “Rather, it refers to a series of symptoms associated with the state of the body as a whole.”For the study, 263 gastritis(胃炎) patients and 48 healthy volunteers had their tongues analyzed. The gastritis patients were classified by whether they showed infection by a certain bacteria as well as the intensity of their gastritis symptoms. In addition, most of the gastritis patients had been previously classified with either hot or cold zheng. This allowed the researchers to test the accuracy of the softwares analysis. “Our software is able to classify people based on their zheng status. And as we continue to work on the software we hope to improve its ability,” said another co-author Ye Duan, “Eventually everyone will be able to use this tool at home using webcams or smart phone applications, which will allow them to monitor their zheng and get an early warning about possibleailments.”50. The software mentioned in the passage is based on _. A. the latest development of smart phones B. a traditional Chinese medical principle C. the changes in ones flow and energyD. symptoms related with the state of the body51. According to Chinese medicine, zheng refers to _. A. ones body temperature B. the physical health of a personC. the possible disease of a person D. the color and coating of ones tongue52. The study led by Dong Xu proves _.A. the effect of the software B. the softwares great prospectC. the advancement of smart phones D. the greatness of Chinese medicine53. The underlined word ailments can be rep