江苏省镇江市2016届高三上学期期中考试英语试题.doc

镇江市高三英语期中试卷2015.11第I卷（选择题 共85分）第一部分：听力（共两节，满分20分)做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题纸上。第一节 (共5小题；每小题1分，满分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. Who was badly hurt?A. A taxi driver. B. A truck driver. C. A passer-by. 2. What is the weather like at the moment?A. Rainy. B. Cloudy. C. Sunny. 3. Why does the women prefer the brick house?A. The yard is larger. B. It is prettier. C. It is bigger.4. How does the woman suggest the man go to work? A. By bus. B. By car. C. By subway.5. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A tour experience. B. A travel plan. C. A happy family.第二节（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15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 is the woman doing?A. Offering help. B. Asking the way. C. Making an invitation.7. Where is the bus station?A. On Main Street. B. On First Street. C. On Park Street.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8. What was the womans major at university?A. Arts. B. Education. C. English.9. How many credit hours should the woman take in the Education Department?A. 15. B. 30. C. 45.10. What do we know about the woman?A. She likes to read fiction. B. She has got a Masters degree. C. She has strong English background.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Husband and wife. B. Co-workers. C. Doctor and nurse.12. What does the man want to do?A. Go to college. B. Play some games.C. Work on some insurance business.13. What is the womans attitude towards the mans decision in the end?A. Opposed. B. Indifferent. C. Supportive.听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。14. How many people does the man introduce to the woman?A. Four. B. Five. C. Six.15. What do we know about Danny?A. He is a security guard.B. He is Helens assistant. C. He is the mans boss.16. What does Ben look like? A. He is a bit overweight. B. He wears short brown hair.C. He has a round face.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. At what time of the school term does the talk most probably take place? A. At the end of it. B. In the middle of it. C. At the beginning of it.18. What does todays assignment require the students to do? A. Figure out some unknown matter. B. Become familiar with chemicals and gases. C. Know about laboratory procedures and equipment.19. Who will grade the students lab reports? A. Dr Gibbler. B. Ivan Allen. C. Dr Isaac.20. Why does the speaker tell the story about Newton? A. To explain the illness of Newton. B. To encourage students to learn from Newton. C. To emphasize the need for proper safety caution.第二部分：英语知识运用 (共两节，满分35分)第一节：单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）请认真阅读下面各题，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。21. Our beliefs about time and money are often similar. Most people think there isnt enough of _. A. either B. neither C. any D. none 22. People rarely succeed _ they have fun in what they are doing. A. if B. unless C. since D. when23. It may well be the ability to use languages that distinguishes humans, setting them _ other animals. A. along with B. rather than C. due to D. apart from24. Alice, how come you failed the English examination once again? I didnt work hard and I wish I _ more attention in class. A. paid B. had paid C. have paid D. was paying25. Many developers use Google Maps to show app users their locations and _ close they are to their friends and restaurants. A. what B. when C. how D. where26. Universities are supposed to _ new opportunities for those graduates who want to start their own businesses. A. hold up B. turn up C. open up D. make up27. The Chinese womens volleyball team won the World Cup victory, which was beyond our wildest _. A. inspirations B. expectations C. invitations D. cooperations 28. I ordered Pizza for dinner. It should be here any minute now. Pizza again? We _ Pizza every night for a week now! A. had B. were having C. have been havingD. will be having29. Chinese culture _ a particularly high value to the idea that families should live together. A. charges B. points C. presents D. attaches 30. It willtaketime andpatienceto get these changes _. A. to accept B. having been accepted C. accepted D. accepting31. Research suggests that children _ parents split up are more likely to drop out of high school. A. whose B. who C. that D. which32. The French team will have to _ an impressive performance if they are to beat Brazil. A. arise from B. try on C. result from D. put on33. Many consumers prefer to make their own choices rather than _ into buying what they dont really want. A. persuading B. be persuaded C. to persuade D. being persuaded34. When taking an examination, youd better relax yourself to prevent your mind from going _. A. aggressive B. blank C. accurate D. cautious35. Would you like another drink? _. Thanks a lot. A. You dont say B. You said it C. I have a say in it D. I wouldnt say no第二节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。My day started just like all the other days. I left for the train station at 7:35 to arrive at work by 8:30. While on the train I would always choose a seat away from the crowd so I can read the newspaper 36 and quietly. I didnt know why but for some reason when I got on the train today it was unusually 37 . I sat down in the only seat available beside a middle-aged man that had his head down and seemed to be 38 in his thoughts. I was glad that he didnt notice when I sat next to him because he just 39 to look down towards the floor. Shortly after the train left I found myself 40 what could be so important that he didnt even see me. I tried to forget about it. However, for some strange reason this inner 41 kept forcing me to talk to this man. I tried to ignore the voice 42 there was no way I was starting a conversation with a complete stranger. Finally I 43 and came up with an excuse to ask him a question. When he 44 his head, I could see that he had some tears rolling down the side of his face 45 his feeble(微弱的) attempt to wipe them away. We talked for about 20 minutes and in the end he seemed to be doing 46 . Several weeks had passed when I noticed an unaddressed 47 on my desk after returning from lunch. It only had the word 48 written on it. When I read the note inside the envelope I was so filled with emotions that I couldnt 49 myself. It was a letter from the man I met on the train thanking me again for talking to him and 50 his life that day. Apparently he had some very hurtful personal problems that were so 51 he was planning to take his life that day. In his letter he explained that he in 52 screamed out to God that if God really cared about him he would 53 someone to prevent him from taking his life. In his eyes I was that someone, that Angel sent by God. So the next time you feel prompted (冲动) for no 54 reason to talk to a friend, relative, neighbor or even a complete stranger please remember my story. You just may make a 55 in someones life when you listen to your inner voice. 36. A. hopefully B. peacefully C. sincerely D. immediately37. A. full B. noisy C. clean D. empty38. A. disappointed B. employed C. sunk D. occupied39. A. decided B. hesitated C. began D. continued40. A. wondering B. realizing C. concluding D. discovering41. A. memory B. enthusiasm C. voice D. affection42. A. though B. if C. unless D. as43. A. broke up B. broke down C. broke in D. broke out44. A. dragged B. shook C. raised D. bent45. A. for B. through C. over D. despite46. A. weaker B. worse C. stronger D. better47. A. package B. envelope C. present D. directory 48. A. angel B. colleague C. companion D. client49. A. excite B. contain C. embarrass D. condemn50. A. taking B. changing C. improving D. saving51. A. uncontrolled B. convincing C. unconscious D. encouraging52. A. conclusion B. practice C. power D. despair53. A. carry B. send C. force D. hire54. A. violent B. apparent C. contradictory D. absurd55. A. decision B. schedule C. difference D. reservation第三部分：阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）AThere is more to the Alps than indulgent hotels, beautiful mountain scenery, and world-class diningSwitzerland, Austria, and Germany are spearheading (做先锋) innovative (革新的) new approaches to architecture and energy-efficient design that are helping to transform the look and feel of hospitality, recreation, and industry throughout the region.MONTE ROSA HUT, ZERMATT The Alpine mountain chalet (坡顶小木屋) is very important in the Swiss imagination, a place of warmth, refuge, and hospitality. Also called Bergkristall, or “mountain crystal”, its made of wood like a traditional chalet but covered in an aluminum (铝) shell. It is 90% energy self-sufficient, with full temperature controls and wastewater recycling.SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE, VORARLBERG For more than a decade, the small western province of Vorarlberg in Austria has gained a reputation for daring and innovative architecture. With the use of locally sourced lumber (木材) and other renewable resources, the region has assembled a remarkable collection of contemporary, environmentally sound shops, homes, farmhouses, and public buildings that are masterpieces of progressive design. BMW WORLD IN MUNICH Bavarian Motor Works, better known as BMW, has for decades produced cars that are strong evidence to German engineering, innovation, and inspired design. BMW World in Munich puts these principles into thrilling architectural form with a multi-functional exhibition space offering a dynamic customer experience. Located near BMW Headquarters, the buildings roof is anchored by a swirled double cone of glass and steel. Active and passive solar power helps to heat and cool the massive interior, which is flooded with natural light.Enter for the chance to win a trip to the Alps!Test your Alpine acumen and enter for a chance to win a trip for two to the Alps, including airfare and a 4-night first-class hotel stay. Go to /alps for details, and enter for a chance to win!56. According to the passage, what probably impresses visitors most in the Alps region is _. A. a traditional, wooden chalet named Vorarlberg B. the creative architectural forms and energy-efficient designs C. the chance to win a trip for two places of interest in the Alps D. the Bergkristall made of sourced lumber and renewable resources57. What is unique of BMW World in Munich? A. Its designs are mainly conventional. B. It was named after a famous German engineer. C. Its a branch of BMW Headquarters which produces cars. D. Its customers can enjoy wonderful exhibition experiences.BIn 1693 the philosopher John Locke warned that children should not be given too much “unhealthy fruit” to eat. Three centuries later, misguided ideas about child-raising are still popular. Many parents fear that their children will die unless ceaselessly watched. In America the law can be equally paranoid (偏执的). In South Carolina this month Debra Harrell was jailed for letting her 9-year-old daughter play in a park unsupervised (无人监督的). Her severe punishment reflects the rich worlds worry about parenting. By most objective measures, modern parents are far more conscientious (认真的) than previous generations. Dads are more hands-on than their fathers were, and working mothers spend more time nurturing their children than the housewives of the 1960s did. However, there are two problems in this picture, connected to class. One is at the lower end. Even if poor parents spend more time with their children than they once did, they spend less than rich parents do. America is a laggard here: its government spends abundantly on school-age kids but much less than other rich countries on the first two or three years of life. If America did more to help poor parents with young children, it would have huge returns. The second one, occurs at the other end of the income scale, and may even apply to otherwise rational (理性的) Economist readers: well-educated, rich parents try to do too much. Safety is part of itthey fear that if they are not constantly watching their children may break their necks, which is the least rational. Despite the impression you get from watching crime dramas, children in rich countries are safe, so long as they look both ways before crossing the road. The other popular parental fearthat your children might not get into an Ivy League collegeis more rational. Academic success matters more than ever before. But beyond a certain point, parenting makes less difference than many parents imagine. Studies in Minnesota and Sweden, for example, found that identical twins grew up equally intelligent whether they were raised together or apart. A study in Colorado found that children that adopted and raised by brainy parents ended up no brainier than those adopted by average parents. This doesnt mean that parenting is irrelevant. The families who adopt children are carefully screened, so they tend to be warm, capable and middle-class. But the twin and adoption studies indicate that any child given a loving home and adequate stimulation is likely to fulfill her potential. Put another way, better-off parents can afford to relax a bit. And if you are less stressed, your children will appreciate it, even if you still make them eat their fruit and vegetables.58. Which of the following statements is NOT a misguided idea of parenting mentioned in the passage?A. Children should be protected from any dangers by their parentsB. The more conscientious parents are, the more children will surely benefit from parentingC. Children will die unless ceaselessly watchedD. Children are likely to fulfill their potential with a loving home and adequate stimulation59. The underlined word “laggard” in Paragraph 2 probably means a country that _.A. is ahead in development B. falls slow behind others C. is free from physical or mental disorderD. moves to a higher position 60. Which of the following can we learn from the passage? A. Only warm, capable and middle-class people can adopt a child.B. When it comes to child-raising, Economist readers will become more rational.C. Children in rich countries are in greater danger due to the bad influence of crime dramas.D. Although poor parents spend more time with their kids than they once did, they spend less than rich parents do.61. This passage is mainly written to _.A. urge American laws concerning parenting to be changedB. advise modern parents to learn from their previous generations C. persuade stressed parents to learn to relax and give more freedom to their childrenD. call on the government to do more to help poor parents with school-age childrenCAre You Listening to What Your Heart Is Telling You?Wearable technology is getting a lot of attention these days. These devices are becoming increasingly more integrated into our daily lives and are providing new insights into our personal activity and fitness levels. According to IDC Research, the worldwide wearables market will reach 45.7 million units shipped by the end of 2015 and 126.1 million units in 2019.To date, the vast majority of that growth has been in basic activity trackers like the Fitbit One and the Jawbone UP that use an accelerometer (加速计) to measure movement and translate those measurements into estimates of step counts, calories burned, distance travelled and other metrics (度量标准). However, these devices wont tell you how your body responded to that movement. In other words, while an activity tracker can estimate that youve taken 10,000 steps in a day, it cant tell you how hard your body worked to take those 10,000 steps or how your body recovered from that effort. Measurements of both physical activity and the bodys response to physical activity are important components in determining whether youre actually improving your health and fitness.This can be explained by what exercise scientists refer to as workload. Workload is defined as the amount of time spent doing an activity or workout multiplied by the intensity (强度) of that activity. For example, to burn approximately 400 calories you can work out for an hour at low intensity or work out for 20 minutes at very high intensity. This may seem obvious, but while basic activity trackers can be good at measuring how many steps youve taken, they are incapable of telling you how your body actua