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珠藏中学高三年级第二次月考(半期)英语试题（时间：100分钟 分值：120分 ）制卷人：刘万平第卷第一部分，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（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。（A）For thousands of years，man has enjoyed the taste of apples.Apples，which are about 85 percent of water，grow almost everywhere in the world but the hottest and coldest areas.Among the leading countries in apple production are China，France and the United States.There are various kinds of apples.But a very few make up the majority of those grown for sale.The three most common kinds grown in the United States are Delicious，Golden Delicious，and McIntosh(红色苹果).Apples are different in colour，size and taste.The colour of the skin may be red，green，or yellow.They have various sizes，with Delicious apples being among the largest.The taste may be sweet or tart(酸的). Generally，sweet apples are eaten fresh while tart apples are used to make apple sauce（调味汁或果酱）.Apple trees may grow as tall as twelve metres.They do best in areas that have very cold winters.Although no fruit is yielded during the winter，this cold periold is good for the tree.1It can be learned from the text that Delicious apples are_.Agrown in France Bsold everywhereCvery big Dquite sweet2Cold winter weather is good for_.Athe growth of apple treesBproducing large applesCimproving the taste of applesDthe increase of water in apples3China，France and the United States are considered to_.Abe large producers of applesBbe large producers of apple sauceChave the longest history in apple productionDhave the coldest winter among apple producing countries4The underlined word“yielded”in the last sentence means“_”Aimproved Bincreased Cproduced Dsold（B）Ecotourism：A Different Way to TravelAre you attracted to obscure(不著名的) places？Do you prefer to vacation away from other tourists？Are you careful to take only memories and to leave only footprints（脚印、足迹）？If you answered yes to more than one of these questions，you just might be an ecotourist（生态旅行者）.Ecotourists are people who want to experience the unspoiled natural worldand leave it that way when they return home.This trend started in the 1990s，and ecotourism is now growing three times faster than the tourism industry at large.The Kapawi Ecolodge in Ecuadors remote Amazon Basin（亚马逊河流域） is contributing to that expansion，and it gives a snapshot of what ecotourism looks like.At the Ecolodge，a small group of cabins（小房子） sits in the middle of the Achuar peoples reserve and is only accessible（易接近的）by air.From here，visitors can explore parts of the Amazon rainforest （亚马逊热带雨林）seen by few outsiders.As they do，local Achuar guides explain how the forest is like their supermarket，where they find food，clothing，medicine and tools.As a result，tourists learn to appreciate(领会、重视) the local culture as well as the natural environment.The owners of Kapawi pay monthly rent to the Achuar people，but they also train the community （社区或团体）to run and manage the lodge.They have agreed on a plan to turn the operation over to the Achuar completely by 2011.The owners are working to make ecotourism benefit and empower（授权或允许）the local people.You probably wont start your own ecolodge（生态旅游社），but you can be an ecotourist if you follow these guidelines：Protect the environment；Support local businesses；Respect the local customs and traditions.The world is full of fascinating places to visit.As an ecotourist，you can enjoy them yourself and make sure that they remain beautiful for future generations as well.5According to the text，the ecotourists should be_.Athose who like to experience the easilyremembered natural environmentBthose who like to go to their travelling places by hikingCthose who prefer an undamaged natural world and remain what it used to beDthose who prefer unique natural environment of cultural relics(文化遗产/ 文物)6At the Kapawi ecolodge，visitors cant_.Aexplore the Amazon rainforestBreach there by airClive in the Achuar reserveDsee many travelers from outside7Which of the words is closest in meaning to the word “snapshot” in the second paragraph?AIdea.BAim.CAdventure.DOpportunity.8We can learn from the passage that_.Athe Kapawi ecolodge will continue to run and manage the lodge after 2011Bthe Kapawi ecolodge owners are the Achuar in favor of ecotourismCthe achuar people have benefited a lot by collecting money from ecotouristsDthe owners of Kapawi encourage tourists to appreciate the Achuar culture（C）Are you the type of person who always says “yes”？Ive come to learn that it is very important to learn to say “no”Its okay.People are still going to like you.They may even respect （敬重）you more because they know you are honest.Im not saying to say “no” to someone who really needs your help.Im talking about turning down that meeting that you really do not want to attend or that birthday party that you dont want to be a guest at.Think for a moment how you feel when you say “yes” to something that you really dont want to do.If youre like I once was，you cant sleep at night and you think about it too much.It weighs on your mind.You try to find ways out.Whatever youre saying to yourself，if you really wanted to go，you wouldnt have all of these thoughts.So，why not just say “no” from the beginning？Maybe you feel like if you dont show up（出席）at the meeting (by the way，it is not one you must attend)，your boss isnt going to like you or your coworkers wont respect you.Maybe you feel as if your mom，dad or sisters wont love you as much if you dont do everything for them what they ask every occasion.If these people are your true friends，family members，or a good boss，they will like or love you the same no matter what.People treat you the way you teach them to，and if youre someone who always says “yes”，then thats what theyre expecting.You need to do what is right for you.Of course we do have real obligations（义务或职责）in life to fulfill（满足或履行），but we do not have to do everything others want us to do.9Which of the following statements would the writer agree with?AWe should try to do what our friends ask us to do.BWe should help others in need.CAlways saying “yes” means you are dishonest.DAlways saying “no” means you are brave.10Generally speaking，we agree to do what we hate to do because we_.Ahave a bad habit Bhave a kind heartChave much concern Dhave obligations11The writer believes that if you say “no” to your family members，youll_.Ahave the same relationship with them as beforeBhave a loose relationship with themCdisappoint themDupset them12What would be the best title for the text?ALearn to Make a Right ChoiceBTo Be YourselfCDo What You Want to DoDLearn to Say “No”（D）For many people，volunteering is a way of life.Holidays are the time of the year that more people are in a giving mood.Homeless shelters（避难所），childrens hospitals，and nursing homes（敬老院） are excellent places to give of（付出或献出）ones time.Volunteering in Homeless SheltersThere is a homeless directory（目录）online that anyone can easily access（接近）to find the closest homeless shelter to their home.According to the homeless shelter directory，currently there are 3,233 shelters in the US，so it is not difficult to find a shelter.Helping to serve food，picking up donations of food，preparing meals，and cleaning up are things that one can do to help at a homeless shelter.Volunteering in Childrens HospitalsEvery child needs comfort (安慰)and joy，especially during the holiday seasons.By visiting sick children in hospitals，an individual provides helping hands by supplementing（补充）the services usually done by the hospital staff（职员）.Personalizing（使私人化）the hospital experience adds to the comfort and happiness of the children and their families.Volunteers provide help，and positive interactions (相互交流) which enhance（提高）the patients quality of care.Help is needed almost everywhere in a hospital；from the lobby（休息室），parking lot（停车场），cafeteria（自助餐厅），to admitting，helping with the gift cart，and even reading to children in the waiting rooms or their hospital rooms.Volunteering in Nursing HomesAccording to the National Center for Health Statistics（统计数值），“Over 50% of those living in nursing homes do not have close relatives（亲戚）and 46% have no living children.” Life in a nursing home is lonely，confusing（困窘的），and frightening for many residents（居民）.Volunteering at a nursing home is a great opportunity to make a difference in someone elses life.Playing cards，sitting with and talking to a resident，taking a walk，or sharing a meal makes a huge difference，especially when they have no other sole on earth to visit them.The three examples above are only a small fraction（部分）of institutions（公共机构）in which volunteers are needed.Giving of oneself，especially during the holidays blesses（祝福或保佑）and cheers others.13According to the passage，what can a volunteer do in nursing homes?AVisiting the sick children. BPicking up the donated food. CHelping with the gift cart. DPlaying cards with a lonely old man.14What can we learn about the volunteering?AYou can only volunteer during the holidays. BYou can help prepare meals in a nursing home. CIt is easy to find a homeless shelter to volunteer. DHelp is needed everywhere in a homeless shelter.15In a childrens hospital，which of the following is true?AOver 50% of those living there do not have relatives.BA personal visit brings happiness to a sick boy.CChildren live a lonely and frightening life.DChildren love listening to volunteers reading.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。How to Eat Slowly to Avoid OvereatingEating slowly can help you to better understand your real hunger signals and recognize reasons for faster eating，such as emotions or simply liking the taste of food.However，eating slowly is not a decision that you make suddenly. _16_1Adjust（调整）you mind.Do not even attempt to acquire(学到) the habit of eating slowly before youre mentally ready.Relax and use your imagination to create mental （精神上的）images that your brain will remember.As part of this mental process，imagine yourself lean（瘦的）and fit.217 Eating slowly isnt just about slowing down the chewing；its also about slowing down your food choices.As you pick out the processed food，replace it with healthy，unprocessed or less processed choices.3Always relax before you start eating.Take a few deep breaths through the nose，not through the mouth.As you do so，hold your breath briefly and exhale (呼出) slowly by the mouth. 18 In this way，you remove any risk of comfortable eating. 4Drink a glass of water or a small bowl of soup before the main dishes.This will give you a sense of fullness.Be aware that not everyone advocates drinking during a meal，as some people believe that this can remove the nutrients from your meal. 19 5Spend at least 20 minutes on your meal. 20 Eat your last portion slowly，if you are still hungry after 20 minutes，because it means you are eating too fast! APut the forks down after putting food in your mouth.BGet rid of the stress before you start eating.CIts a habit that you need to acquire with practice.DHowever，specialists believe water actually aids in digestion.ERemove as much processed food from your plate or food storage as possible.FHave a clock in plain sight from the table to adjust your eating speed.GIt is wise to talk to your doctor about this，if its still a problem for you.第二部分：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1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，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。Jamess New BicycleJames shook his money box again.Nothing！He carefully_21_the coins that lay on the bed. 24.52 was all that he had.The bicycle he wanted was at least $90！_22_on earth was he going to get the_23_of the money?He knew that his friends all had bicycles.It was_24_to hang around with people when you were the only one without wheels.He thought about what he could do.There was no_25_asking his parents，for he knew they had no money to_26_.There was only one way to get money，and that was to_27_it.He would have to find a job._28_who would hire him and what could he do？He decided to ask Mr.Clay for advice，who usually had_29_on most things.“Well，you can start right here，”said Mr.Clay.“My windows need cleaning and my car needs washing.”That was the_30_of Jamess oddjob(零工)business.For three months he worked every day after finishing his homework.He was amazed by the_31_of jobs that people found for him to do.He took dogs and babies for walks，cleared out cupboards，and mended books.He lost count of the_32_of cars he washed and windows he cleaned，but the_33_increased and he knew that he would soon have_34_for the bicycle he longed for.The day_35_came when James counted his money and found 94.32.He_36_no time and went down to the shop to pick up the bicycle he wanted.He rode_37_home，looking forward to showing his new bicycle to his friends.It had been hard_38_for the money，but James knew that he valued his bicycle far more_39_he had bought it with his own money.He had_40_what he thought was impossible，and that was worth even more than the bicycle.21A.cleaned Bcovered Ccounted Dchecked22A.How BWhy CWho DWhat23A.amount Bpart Csum Drest24A.brave Bhard Csmart Dunfair25A.point Breason Cresult Dright26A.split Bspend Cspare Dsave27A.borrow Bearn Craise Dcollect28A.Or BSo CFor DBut29A.decisions Bexperience Copinions Dknowledge30A.beginning Bintroduction Crequirement Dopening31A.similarity Bquality Csuitability Dvariety32A.brand Bnumber Csize Dtype33A.effort Bpressure Cmoney Dtrouble34A.all Benough Cmuch Dsome35A.finally Binstantly Cnormally Dregularly36A.gave Bleft Ctook Dwasted37A.patiently Bproudly Csilently Dtiredly38A.applying Basking Clooking Dworking39A.since Bif Cthan Dthough40A.deserved Bbenefited Cachieved Dlearned第卷 第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。Allen and Dick will graduate 41. high school this year. Theyre talking about their plans.Allen: I cant decide42. to go to university or to get a job.Dick: Well, if I were you,I43. go on studying.Allen: But I dont know what to study.Dick: If I had 44. chance again,I would major in English.You are good at languages.Allen: Thats 45. my parents want me to do.Dick: You should take their advice. They know whats the46. (good) for you.Allen: But my friends will have their jobs and lots of fun while I spend all time 47. (read).Dick: But if you go to university , youll still have time for fun.Allen: Umm. What you say48. (make) sense. But you know, I still have to ask my patents for Pocket money and I hate to do so 49. this age.Dick: And if you try to find a part-time job, you will have some pocket money,too.Allen: You are right. Thank you for the 50. .第三部分：写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节：短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处错误，每句中做多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。 增加：在缺处加一个漏词符号（），并在其下面写出该加的词。 删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。 修改：在错的词下面画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。 注意：1：每处错误及其修改均仅限一词 2：只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。Yesterday I showed to my friend Peter around Beijing city.We started off at 8：00 am.First we went to the Forbidden City，which was one of the most popular tourist spot in Beijing.Then we visited the History Museum.We observed a lot of valuable things in them and we learned a lot about Chinese history.After a quick meal，we went to Beihai Park.Upon arrival，we were all struck by its beautiful scenes.We spent a whole afternoon appreciated the wonder.It was until 18：00 pm that we went back.We did have a wonderful time.Peter was very pleased with my arrangement that he invited me to a newbuilt western restaurant to have a big meal.第二节：书面表达（满分25分）请以“We Do Like Sports” 为题写一篇英语作文。主要内容包括：1. 为了我们的健康，我们应该加强体育锻炼。2. 你在日常生活中都喜欢做哪些运动，它（们）对你精神和身体的益处。例如：对我们的身体健康有益，对我们的学习有益，还能增强我们的自信心,