2015余姚中学2015届高三英语期中测试.doc

2014学年度余姚中学 高三期中考试英语试卷第一学期 命题人：李敏 审题人：陈川第一部分：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和D四个选项中，选出可以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. A study showed that when _ person becomes severely overweight, there is _ fifty-seven percent increased chance that one of their friends will be, too. A. a, / B. the, a C. a, a D. the, the2. Mothers holding jobs outside the home should have _ schedules to make it easier to care for their children. A. heavy B. smooth C. flexible D. complex3. The traffic administration indicates that airline passengers are only allowed to carry their luggage _ less than 5 kilograms with them. A. being weighed B. weighing C. weighed D. to weigh4. Lei Feng is a hero, _, I think, that will be remembered by the Chinese forever. A. who B. it C. which D. one5. After staying in hospital for long, the patient was advised to go to the seaside to _ his health. A. take up B. hold up C. make up D. pick up6. -Mr Smith, _ he have all these letters typed for you right away? -He _. They should be ready by 10 oclock this morning. A. will, must B. shall, has to C. need, will D. would, ought to7. Tom, _ you from taking a hand in that affair, you _ in prison now. A. if I didnt stop, would have stayed B. had I not stopped, would be staying C. shouldnt I have stopped, would stay D. if I hadnt stopped, would have stayed 8. If you respect others _ their economic background, you should be able to make lots of friends. A. according to B. besides C. regardless of D. in terms of9. Mary was only too ready to help others, seldom, _, refusing them when they turned to her. A. if never B. if not C. if any D. if ever10. -Does your brother serve in the army? -No, not now. But he _ in the army for 8 years. A. Would serve B. served C. had served D. was serving11. With no _ to public water, Luki relies on a well for his familys water needs. A. way B. passage C. access D. approach12. He was busy writing a story, only _ once in a while to smoke a cigarette. A. to stop B. stopping C. to have stopped D. having stopped13. You are saying that everyone should be equal, and this is _ I disagree. A. when B. where C. what D. how14. Their talks failed to reach any agreement and _ seems little hope of a settlement. A. it B. that C. there D. what15. -You know Mr Green has been ill for days? -yes, I wonder if he is _ better now. A. any B. much C. some D. no16. In the dark forest _, some of which are large enough to hold several small towns. A. lie many lakes B. do many lakes lie C. many lakes lie D. are lying many lakes17. Please fetch the bunch of purple flowers and put it here, for purple flowers look more beautiful _ a light yellow wall. A. in B. against C. under D. at18. Nothing can hurt confidence _ being told that you arent doing well. A. rather than B. other than C. more than D. less than19. Dont defend him any more. Its obvious that he _ destroyed the fence of the garden even without an apology. A. deliberately B. carelessly C. accidentally D. clumsily20. -You really appreciate Justin Biebers performance, dont you? -_. I just like his soft voice. A. Not exactly B. Dont mention it C. Not a little D. Dont say so第二节：完形填空（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各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该选项标号涂黑。 Growing up in Kenya was amazing because I learned so much, though the poverty and lack of resources were sometimes frustrating. I knew I didnt have much, but I was _21_. There was only one thing I wasnt happy with:_22_. I wanted to go to high school and university. I had the drive, the will and the grades, _23_ I didnt have the resources. Even _24_things like food, water and shelter werent readily available. Young people in poverty have little or no access to _25_ schools and universities. Where I lived, it was challenging _26_ someone helped. When I left primary school, I was in the same_27_ as many other poor youth. _28_, during that year, a charitable high school for girls. Starehe Girls Center, was _29_ and I received a scholarship. Today, I am _30_ record as being the first student to be enrolled in this school. In 2006, my school _31_ The Global Give back Circle, a not-for-profit organization for _32_ disadvantaged girls to complete their education and gain _33_ skills. I was assigned to a tutor, Charlotte Gower. After graduating from high school, I was given access to a nine-month IT course. _34_, its give-back attitude had taught us to not only care about ourselves but other people. _35_ this in mind, 10 of us created a website called “Hey Sister, Get Clued-Up”. Through this educational website, aimed at networking 10,000 African _36_ worldwide, all Sisters commit to sending information to their villages. This can be to promote financial freedoms, advance information _37_ to health issues and provide knowledge about social networking behavior. “Hey Sister, Get Clued-Up” is only _38_ to those girls who can access the Internet, which highlights the huge challenge in _39_ the divide between the haves and have-nots. But our plan is that these girls will spread_40_ they learn to other girls through the “power of their voice”.21. A. hopeful B. happy C. kind D. confident22. A. entertainment B. college C. education D. Internet23. A. and B. so C. although D. but24. A. basic B. important C. cheap D. simple25. A. primary B. good C. high D. private26. A. so B. when C. unless D. if27. A. age B. occasion C. situation D. dilemma28. A. Importantly B. Particularly C. Generally D. Luckily29. A. put up B. set up C. built up D. took up30. A. in B. for C. with D. on31. A. took B. joined C. founded D. launched32. A. physically B. educationallyC. financially D. psychologically33. A. average B. professional C. social D. typical34. A. In turn B. In all C. In addition D. In short35. A. Beyond B. With C. as D. For36. A. students B. kids C. girls D. teenagers37. A. attached B. related C. compared D. associated38. A. alternative B. appropriate C. available D. acceptable39. A. shortening B. declining C. ridding D. narrowing40. A. that B. what C. how D. which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：阅读下列材料，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该选项标号涂黑。AI got your letter and was glad to find that you had not forgotten Jordon, and that you wanted me to come back and live with you again in Tennessee, promising to do better for me than anybody else can.Although you shot at me twice before I left you, I did not want to hear of your being hurt. It would do me good to go back to the dear old home again and see Allen, Esther, Green, and Lee. Give my love to them all, and tell them I hope we will meet in the better world, if not in this.I want to know particularly what the good chance is you promise to give me. I am doing tolerably well here in Ohio. I get twenty-five dollars a month, with food and clothing; have a comfortable home for Mandy, the folks call her Mrs Anderson; and the children-Milly, Jane, and Grundy-go to school and are learning well. The teacher says Grundy has a head for a preacher. We are kindly treated.Now, if you will write and say what wages you will give me, I will be better able to decide whether it would be to my advantage to move back again. We have concluded to test your sincerity by asking you to send us our wages for the time we served you. This will make us forget and forgive old scores and rely on your justice and friendship in the future. I served you faithfully for thirty-two years, and Mandy twenty years. At twenty-five dollars a month for me, and two dollars a week for Mandy, our earnings would amount to eleven thousand six hundred and eighty dollars. Add to this the interest for the time our wages have been kept back, and deduct(扣除) what you paid for our clothing, and three doctors visits to me, and pulling a tooth for Mandy. If you fail to pay us for faithful labors in the past, we can have little faith in your promises in the future.In answering this letter, please state if there would be any safety for my Milly and Jane, who are now grown up, and both good-looking girls. I would rather stay here and starve-and die, if it should come to that-than have my girls brought to shame by the violence and wickedness of their young Masters. You will also please state if there has been any schools opened for the colored children in your neighborhood. The great desire of my life now is to give my children an education and have them form virtuous habits.Say howdy to George Carter, and thank him for taking the pistol from you when you were shooting at me.41. According to the passage, the letter was written by Jordon to his former_. A. friend B. master C. neighbor D. relative42. Which of the following is RIGHT according to he passage? A. The family name of this letter writer is Anderson. B. The writer is paid the same as he was in Tennessee. C. The writer will certainly get at least 11,680 dollars. D. Safety rather than education weighs a lot to the writer.43. The writers description of his present situation implies that _. A. he shows his intention of going back in Tennessee B. he is somewhat richer and does not need to go back C. his life is relatively good but still needs improvement D. he is not a little satisfied with his present life in Ohio44. The purpose of the writers asking for his pay back is _. A. to show he needs that amount of money urgently B. to show he is determined to get what he deserved C. to test whether the letter receiver is worthy of trust D. to tell the letter receiver he still has faith in him45. From the passage, we can see the writer is very _. A. wise B. stupid C. greedy D. generous BOur school will do wonders for your childThe Heritage SchoolArt & Craft“Without fine arts there are no fine minds.”The basic aim of the art classes in the Heritage School is to create an awareness and sensitivity to all aspects of the environment and beauty in everyday life, to develop the ability to understand what is good and desirable and what is wrong and undesirable, not only for the individual but for society as a whole. It is especially appropriate to young adolescents.Children are exposed to various areas, such as design, architectural drawing and nature study.Creativity is encouraged in the pottery(陶器) class. One can observe small hands shaping earth into an amazing variety of objects and figures under the watchful eye of the instructor. The students are taught to make simple bowls, human and animal figures, masks and so on. Often one finds children busy sculpting the forms of different gods and goddesses at festival times.Gardening & FarmingMother Nature teaches us important lessons, such as how to grow the perfect plants without the use of harmful chemical and use the five forces of Nature-earth, sky, air, fire and water.Children who have chosen this activity learn all of the above when they grow plants. Organic fertilizers are used instead of chemicals in the school garden to grow carrots, beans, tomatoes and other vegetables.There is a feeling of achievement as they watch their plants grow and bear fruits and flowers. Respect for nature, patience, and peace are some of the many values educated by this activity.Martial ArtsThe art of self-defense is taught by instructors skilled in Karate(空手道) and kickboxing. Politeness, self-control, determination, and integrity(正直) are the guiding principles of this group.Students here are strongly motivated to bring honor to their school, state, and country. They have won many awards in India and abroad. Their motto-“I shall be the champion of freedom”.46. Who does the advertisement target? A, Teachers B. Instructors C. Teenagers D. Parents47. What can be studied on the Art & Craft course? A. Pottery B. Building skills C. Nature D. Oil painting48. On Gardening & Farming course, children can _. A. become creative gardeners B. study how to use chemicals C. become more environmentally friendly D. develop an eye for what is desirable49. The course of Martial Arts is intended to guide the students to be persons of _. A. politeness, self-control, patience and peace B. creativity, achievement, patience and peace C. politeness, self-control, determination and integrity D. creativity, achievement, determination and integrity C Many years ago, a French naturalist, the Count de Buffon, wrote some books about natural history. The books were a great success even though some critics(批评家) did not like them. Some critics said, “Count Buffon is more of a poet than a scientist.” Thomas Jefferson did not like what the Count had said about the natural wonders of the New World. It seemed to Jefferson that the Count had spoken of natural wonders in America as if they were unimportant. This troubled Thomas Jefferson. He too was a naturalist, as well as a farmer, inventor, historian, writer and politician. He had seen the natural wonders of Europe. To him, they were no more important than those of the New World. In 1788, Thomas Jefferson wrote about his home state, Virginia. While writing, he thought of its natural beauty and then of the words of Count de Buffon. At that moment, Jefferson created a new word-belittle. He said, “The Count de Buffon believes that nature belittles her productions on this side of new Atlantic.” Noah Webster, the American word expert, liked this word. He put it in this English language dictionary in 1806, “Belittle- to make small, unimportant.” Americans had already accepted Jeffersons word and started to use it. In 1797, the Independent Chronicle newspaper used the word to describe a politician the paper supported. “He is an honorable man,” the paper wrote, “so let the opposition try to belittle him as much as they please.” In 1872, a famous American word expert decided that the time had come to kill this word. He said,” Belittle has no chance of becoming English. And as more critical writers of America, like those of Britain, feel no need of it, the sooner it is forgotten, the better.” This expert failed to kill this word. Today, belittle is used where the English language is spoken.50. Why did Thomas Jefferson disagree with the Count de Buffon? A. The Count was more of a poet. B. The Count wasnt a true scientist.C. The Count was a writer from Europe. D. The Count had prejudice over the New World.51. From the text we can know that _. A. All critics thought highly of the Count de Buffon B. Thomas Jefferson didnt like naturalists C. the word “belittle” came from a disagreement D. word experts can change the future of a new word52. We can infer that Jefferson created the word “belittle” out of his _. A. anger B. excitement C. kindness D. responsibility53. Which of the following is true of the word “belittle”? A. It has already disappeared. B. It was created by Thomas Jefferson. C. It was used to describe nature. D. The Independence Chronicle made it popular.54. What is the main idea of the text. A. How the word “belittle” came into being. B. The argument about natural wonders. C. Every word has a long history behind. D. Noah Webster supported Jeffersons idea.DOne of our biggest fears nowadays is that our kids might have spent too much time with electronic devices rather than experiencing the natural world. Fear-producing TV and computer games are leading to serious disconnect between kids and the great outdoors, which will change the wild places of the world, its creatures and human health for the worse, unless adults get working on childs play.Each of us had a place in nature we go sometimes, even if it was torn down. We cannot be the last generation to have that place. At this rate, kids who miss the sense of wonder outdoors will not grow up to be protectors of natural landscapes. “If the decline in parks use continues across North America, Who will defend parks against encroachment(蚕食)?” asks Richard Louv, author of Last Child in the Woods.Without having a nature experience, kids can turn out just fine, but they are missing out a huge enrichment of their lives. That applies to everything from their physical health and mental health, to stress levels, creativity and cognitive(认知的) skills. Experts predict modern kids will have poorer health than their parents-and they say a lack of outside play is surely part of i