2016届高三年级英语试卷(解析版).doc

2016届高三英语检测试题 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. Where is the woman working?A. In a hotelB. In a department storeC. In a restaurant2. What is the time now?A. 8:00 p.m.B. 7:30 p.m.C.7:00 p.m.3. Which postcard will the speakers send?A. The one with a view of the beach B. The one with a picture of a castleC. The one with a garden picture4. What does the man suggest to the woman?A. Asking a visitorB. Visiting her GrandmotherC. Doing her homework5. What will the woman probably do?A. Go to the beach with her friends B. See Professor White after classC. Postpone her meeting with Professor Jones.第二节（共15小题；每题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. What does the man want Li Li to do?A. Help to return a book to the library B. Help to practice the play C. Lend him the textbook7. When will Li Li come back home?A. At 3:00 B. At 5:30 C. At 5:00听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. Where is the boy going to spend his holidays?A. In the countryB. In the cityC. Abroad9. What will he do there?A. To study at homeB. To do some farm workC. To do some homework听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. Which course is NOT offered according to the man?A. WritingB. Oral EnglishC. Note-taking11. How can the woman find an apartment for rent?A. By calling the student Union B. By writing to the student housing officeC. By logging on local housing websites.12. What will be sent to the woman if she has been accepted by the university?A. Student instructionsB. A student visaC. some forms听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. To what kind of person you may say “Fingers were made before forks”?A. A lazy personB. The poorC. The bad-mannered14. What were forks first used for?A. WorkingB. EatingC. Playing15. When were forks first used at the table in Italy?A. In the 6th centuryB. In the 11th centuryC. In the 17th century16. When did someone who used a fork to eat with was laughed at in England?A. During the 16th and 17th centuriesB. In the 11th centuryC. Not mentioned听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. Who is Bryan?A. The husbandB. The little dogC. The milkman18. Why did Jennifer telephone her husband?A. The dog was ill B. She was sure Richard had been ill C. She thought the sandwiches had bad meat19. What happened to Bryan yesterday morning?A. He was hit by a bottleB. The meat was badC. Dogs couldnt eat milk20. What time does the milkman come with milk?A. At 7:00B. At 8:00C. At 9:00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，从每小题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。A My 16-year-old son, Anton, had gone to the local swimming hole Most of the kids swim there, and there are plenty of rocks for them to use as safe harbors, so I had no fears for his safety Still, the firefighters first words You need to come up here to the Stillwater River made me catch my breath, and his follow-up words gave me relief: “ Your son is OK” When I got to the river, I immediately saw the firetruck, ambulance and Anton, wrapped with a towel about his shoulders, sitting quietly on a low platform of the fire engine I hurried over to him You OK?I asked ”Yeah, was all he said But my eyes begged for an explanation, I didnt get it from my son, however, who tends to play his cards close to his vest The story was this: A woman was being swept under water Hearing the cries, Anton and his friend Tyler, without hesitation, swam out to her, and brought her safely to shore In an age in which the word hero is broadcast with abandon and seemingly applied to anyone who make it through the day, I realized the real thing in my son The teens are stubborn and self-centred, but that didnt mean they have no desire to do goodStill shocked by my sons daring, I drove him home Along the way, I tried to dig out some more information from him - but he had precious little to say The only words he said were, ”Whats for supper? I spent some time alone that evening, thinking about the tragedy that might have been The next morning, when Anton got up, I half expected him to tell me the story But all he did was toast some bread, pull himself together, and head for the door to start a new day Watching from the window,1 was reminded that still water often runs deep21. Why did the mother allow her son to swim there? A. He was an excellent swimmer B. The water of the river is shallow C. He was old enough to swim D. The rocks can be of help if theres danger22. The underlined part who tends to play his cards close to his vest probably means A. Anton is a boy fond of swimming with other kids B. Anton is unwilling to tell others what he thinks C. Anton always has a desire to help others D. Anton seldom changes his mind23. In the mothers eyes, what her son did was A. dangerous but interesting C. unexpected and courageousB. meaningful but difficult D. awful and absurd24. What might be the best title for the passage?A. My Son, My Hero B. Anton, A Silent BoyC. A Good Deed D. A Proud MotherB The Cuban iguana is a species of lizard（蜥蜴） of the iguana family It is the largest of the West Indian rock iguanas, one of the most endangered groups of lizards This species with red eyes and a thick tail is one of the largest lizards in the Caribbean The Cuban iguana is primarily herbivorous; 95% of its diet consists of the leaves, flowers and fruits from as many as 30 plant species, including the seaside rock bush and various grasses However, Cuban iguanas occasionally consume animal matter, and individuals have been observed eating the dead flesh of birds, fish and crabs, The researchers wrote that quite a few people on Isla Magueyes could have caused this incident The Cuban iguana is distributed throughout the rocky southern coastal areas of mainland Cuba and its surrounding islands with a wild population booming on Isla Magueyes, Puerto Rico It is also found on the Cayman Islands of Little Cayman and Cayman Brac, where a separate subspecies occurs Females guard their nest sites and often nest in sites half destroyed by Cuban crocodiles To avoid the attack from them, the Cuban iguana often makes its home within or near prickly-pear cacti （仙人掌） In general the species is in decline, more quickly on the mainland than on the outlying islands One of the reasons for their decline is habitat destruction caused by the over consuming of farm animals, housing development, and the building of tourist resorts on the beaches where the animals prefer to build their nests Although the wild population is in decline, the numbers of iguanas have been sharply increased as a result of captive-breeding（圈养） and other conservation programs25. The underlined word herbivorous （Paragraph 2） probably means A. dangerous B. gentle C. plant-eating D. flesh-eating26Why does the Cuban iguana build its nest near prickly-pear cacti? A. To keep itself cool B. To get the food easily C. o stay away from people D. To avoid crocodiles attack27How many reasons are mentioned for the habitat destruction? A. Two B. Three C. Four D. Five28Whats the authors purpose of writing the text? A. To give us a brief introduction to the Cuban iguana B. To show he is concerned about the Cuban iguana C. To explain reasons for the Cuban iguanas decline D. To draw peoples attention to the endangered Cuban iguanaCIts time for your family to relax and have fun! The following family adventures have links for you to get more informationTake the Rides of Your LifeVisit Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio, to seek thrills Even though its located off the beaten track, experts regularly praise Cedar Point as the best overall theme park of the country, says US News & World Report The park calls itself the roller coaster capital of the world, and with 16 to choose from, its hard to argue Its open daily from May 10 through Labor Day; weekends only from Labor Day through November 2Tickets start at $ 4899 per person if purchased onlinehttp:/wwwcedarpoint,comWander Free on a Dude farmDust off your cowboy boots and ready your cowboy hats for a visit to this Rocky Mountains paradise Located in Augusta, Montana, The farm has everything an aspiring cowboy or girl could long for, says Sunset magazine, including hiking trails, fishing trips, campfires with sing-alongs, and, of course, horseback rides The large farm operates from June through September; kids-only and adults-onlyprograms are availableTotal cost starts at $ 1,360 per adult, $ 1,276 per teen, and $ 1,168 per childhttp:/wwwtriplejranchcomDig for DinosaursMost kids （and adults） love dinosaurs, and to make their wildest dreams come true, head to Fruita, Colorado The Museum of Western Colorado offers Dino Digs for children ages five and older You can choose from one-, three-, and five-day expeditions Imagine how your child will feel when she helps unearth the fossilized（化石） bones of ancient species, says Outside magazine It lasts from May to October Digs start at $ 125 per person http:/wwwmuseumofwesterncocomSurf Sand DunesSwap your snowboard for a sand-board, and head to Sand Master Park in Florence, Oregon Real Simple recommends learning the basics at this private dune park, which offers board rentals and lessons - often taught by world-champion sand boarders Then you can hit the ,slopes to test your skills From March to June, and September to NovemberRentals for a sand-board start at $ 10 per day; lessons start at $ 45 an hour per person http:/wwwsandmasterparkcom29. What is special about Cedar Point?A. You can visit Cedar Point on weekends B. It has 16 roller coasters for you to choose fromC. You can help unearth the fossilized bones of dinosaursD. It offers lessons taught by world-champion sand boarders30If you have a 3-day holiday in April, which of the following may interest you most? A. Take the Rides of Your Life B. Wander Free on a Dude farm C. Dig for Dinosaurs D. Surf Sand Dunes 31Where will you probably find this passage?A. A science fiction B. An adventure storybookC. A travel magazine D. A theme park advertisement D We know that cigarette smoking kills So, producers made electronic cigarettes as a safer smoking choice - safer than tobacco Although e-cigarettes contain the drug nicotine like cigarettes, they do not use tobacco and you do not light them They are powered by battery However, if e-cigarettes are so safe, why has the United States Center for Disease Control（CDC） seen an increase in telephone calls about e-cigarette poisonings? The answer is children. Most of the calls are from people worried about children who have played with the devices, In the period of one month this year, the Center said 215 people called the Center with e-cigarette concerns. More than half of these calls were for children aged five and younger. The devices had made them sick Tim McAfee is director of the Centers Office on Smoking and Health, He says the problem is regulation Meaning, the US federal government does not control e-cigarettes even though they contain liquid nicotine Mr. McAfee adds that liquid nicotine is a well-known danger. Mr. McAfee explains that nicotine poisoning happens when it gets into the skin, gets into the eyes or is swallowed It can cause stomach pain or a sense of unbalance And too much nicotine can kill, Tim McAfee says e-cigarettes do not create the level of risk to people that tobacco products doHe notes that almost 500,000 Americans die each year from cigarettes So, cigarettes are the winner in that contest E-cigarettes do not contain hundreds of harmful chemicals that are found in real cigarettes So, the USSurgeon General Boris D. Lushniak has suggested that e-cigarettes may be a useful tool for adults trying to end their tobacco use But McAfee worries that teenagers may think electronic cigarettes are harmless They could become addicted to the nicotine and then start smoking real cigarettes In other words, he fears that for young people fake e-cigarettes could be a gateway to the real thing32. What do the producers think of e-cigarettes?A. Dangerous B. Expensive C. Safer D. Cheaper33Why did the CDC receive so many calls about e-cigarettes?A. Parents feared that their children might get poisoned. B. Parents found the device useless in quitting smoking C. Children swallowed the liquid nicotine from the device D. Children might get addicted to playing with the device34It can be inferred from the passage that A. the CDC wants to develop a better type of e-cigarettesB. the government is in favor of the use of e-cigarettesC. Surgeon General Boris D. Lushniak is a heavy smokerD. smokers most probably cant quit smoking using e-cigarettes35What is Tim McAfees opinion about smoking? A Adults should use harmless e-cigarettes B Smoking e-cigarettes can make a person sick C He claims that regulations should be made to ban smoking D He is concerned about the teens using e-cigarettes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。If something that youre doing doesnt challenge you, then it doesnt change you We all need some normal stress in our lives, after all 36 So challenge the following limits: 1. Figure out what youre scared of and do it continuously If youre a salesman, and youre scared of talking to people personally or over the phone, now, instead of being scared and thinking youll fail, spend at least five minutes a day to pick up the phone and make a call 37 But dont stop on the first try! Eventually, you can look at fear in the eyes and say, Go on, Im not scared! 2 38 Make sure this hobby is not linked to your career; you have to relax and relieve your stress while performing this Some examples might be cooking, sewing, painting and so on Apart from helping you challenge yourself, taking a class for your hobby may also give you extra income 3Set aside at least nine minutes a day for physical exercise 39 A simple 9-minute run around your neighborhood can do wonders for yourselfExercise can not only help you maintain your regular weight, but also make you feel better about yourself 4Travel and allow yourself to be interested in new people Dont just limit yourself to your fellow travelers - try to connect with the service staffYou never know what kind of people theyre going to be Get out of your house or go online right now to book your class 40 A You should do it continuously B Someone may hang up on you C You dont need to go to the gym D Running in the gym may be a better choice E Start to travel now and learn to challenge yourself F Take a class for a hobby youve been wanting to develop G You can never see any improvement if you stick to your comfort zone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小题：每小题15分，满分30分） 阅读下面的短文，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。Lunch hour is crazy at SAME Cafe, the 40-seat restaurant my husband and I run in DenverA woman in a（n）_ 41 suit stepped in Hi, Libby she saidWow, what a 42 ! The first time she came to the cafe two years ago, she had no money to pay 43 many customers, she volunteered to wash dishes and 44 Look at her now: confident and hopefulWasnt this what wed hoped for? In 2003, wed 45 this crazy dream: start a restaurant with a donation box instead of a cash register（收款台） Right away we hit hurdles（阻碍） There is no such thing as a 46 lunch, one potential landlord （房东） sniffed I met brokers, bankers and suppliers, only to watch them 47 ， shaking their heads No bank would lend us the money to open a restaurant with no 48 The only fund we could get was our individual retirement account 49 we rented space from a landlord on Colfax StreetWe put flyers（传单） around the neighborhood, asked friends to 50 the word, and held our breath Word traveled fast, 51 stories in the papers and on TV Soon we had more than 50customers a dayA few ate without paying or 52 an hour of workBut most gave what they could, 53 it was just a doilarThose with money gave, and then moreOne of our customers left a 54 for 500 dollarsAnother bought 1000 dollars in gift certificates 55 another donated a truck so we could transport 56 from suppliers People came here partly for what our cafe 57 SAME: So A11 May Eat, We treat everyone with 58 We hoped to develop a sense of community- so that we might 59 one anotherThe woman in business suit was one of themOur 60 to open the cafe was worth it,41A dinnerB eveningC businessD summer42A changeB beautyC foolD coincidence43A WithB LikeC BesidesD Towards44A waitB singC performD sweep45A livedB hatchedC ignoredD achieved46A pac