2011-2012学年高三英语起点考试试卷（附答案及听力材料）（湖北省重点中学）网页版_高三试卷

2011-2012学年高三英语起点考试试卷（附答案及听力材料）（湖北省重点中学）网页版_高三试卷 注意事项：1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名，准考证号填写在试题卷和答题卡上，并将准考证号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。用2B铅笔将答题卡上试卷类型A后的方框涂黑。2.选择题的作答，每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再涂选其它答案标号，答在试题卷上，草稿纸上无效。3.完成句子和短文写作题的作答：用0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。答在试题卷上，草稿纸上无效。4.考生必须保持答题卡的整洁。考试结束后，请将本试卷和答题卡一并上交。第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案划在试卷上。录音内容结束后。你将有两分钟的时间将卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节（共5小题：每题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一小题，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15秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话只读一遍。1.How much did the man pay for the cap?A.Ten dollars. B.Forty dollars. C.Fifty dollars2.Where is the man going to plant the tree?A.By the front door.B.At the back of the garageC.At the other end of the garden.3.What did the man mean?A.He quite agreed with the woman.B.He enjoyed the lecture the whole time.C.The lecture was more than one hour long.4.What does the man really want to do?A.To read the advertisement.B.To meet the manager.C.To take the job.5.Whats the time now?A.8:30. B.8:00. C.9:00.第二节（共15小题；每小题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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。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67题。6.Why does the man make his phone call?A.To buy a table. B.To reserve a table. C.To sell a table.7.At what time does Mr Miller want to go?A.At7:00. B.At 8:00. C.At 9:00.听第7段材料，回答第89题。8.Where is Mr Brown?A.He is in the Sales Department.B.He is having a meeting.C.He is busy.9.What is Mr Petersons telephone number?A.1300-21-7865. B.1300-12-7685. C.1360-620-7568.听第8段材料，回答第1012题。10.How long has Art been retired?A.About twelve years. B. About five years.C.About eight years.11.What did Art do?A.He was a businessman; he ran a bicycle business.B.He was a golfer.C.He was a painter.12.What does Art like doing most now?A.Play golf. B.Paint pictures. C.Make glass.听第9段材料，回答第1316题。13.Where does the man want to go?A.Tokyo Subway Station.B.Tokyo Art Museum.C.Tokyo Tower.14.How much is the train fare?A.130 yen. B.140 yen. C.150 yen15.Where should the man get on the train?A.Platform number 3. B.Platform number 4. C.Platform number 5.16.How often does the train come?A.About every five minutes.B.About every six minutes.C.About every seven minutes.听第10段材料，回答第1720题。17.What is the name of the course?A.Intercultural Commerce.B.Interaction in Communication.C.Intercultural Communication.18.What time does the class meet?A.3:05 pm to 4:15 pm. B.3:15 pm to 4:50 pm.C.3:50 pm to 4:50 pm.19.On average, how often will the class meet in the research lab during the last part of the course?A.Once a month. B.Twice a month. C.Three times a month.20.Which item was NOT mentioned as part of determining a student s final grade in the class?A.Participation. B.A research project.C.Presence of the class.第二部分：词汇知识运用（共两节，满分40分）第一节：语法和词汇知识（共l0小题；每小题l分，满分l0分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填人空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。21.Do you have anyone particular in_for the job?In my opinion, Tom is the right person.A.head B.heart C.mind D.brain22.Although the average reader spends more than 4, 000 pounds on books in their lifetime, 55 percent say they buy them for decoration and have no_of reading them.A.advantage B.attempt C.evidence D.intention23.The spokesman said that this was a（n）_negotiation （谈判） because it solved a lot of problems between the two sides.A.attractive B.defensive C.protective D.productive24.Although the painting is very _ pleasant, it is thought to be copied with a modern printing machine.A.visually B.highly C.physically D.mentally25.Our government is trying its best to _the social security system to protect peoples rights.A.balance B.reform C.conduct D.press26.Before you_the design of this product, you need to study the market carefully.A.memorise B.confirm C.order D.express27.We have very strict quality control and anything imperfect is _, so customers feel secure about our products.A.denied B.rejected C.deserted D.refused28.But someday, all the work we have done will _; we will go to college and go on tohave a suitable job.A.turn down B.work out C.pay off D.get away29.Although they lost their jobs, saving and unemployment benefits allow the couple to _ their comfortable home.A.come up with B.catch up with C.hold on to D.look forward to30.Tom has agreed to let me use his computer to surf the Internet, and _I m treating him to a good dinner at the newly-built restaurant just around the corner.A.in charge B.in place C.in return D.in turn第二节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项（A，B，C，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。You Are Going PlacesOne day I came home from school, changed my clothes and got ready for work.I work at a local restaurant in town as a cashier, seater and waiter.I went to work feeling 31 . And to make matters worse, I was busy that evening.It s the same thing over and over again. 32 with customers who complain about their food and where they are 33 is too big or too small.Little things like that tend to 34 a lot of us 35 but we manage to deal with it.Three elderly ladies walked in and sat by the windows.It happened to be the very 36 near where I keep the dirty 37 in the boxes.Trying to keep up with all the dirty tables, customers leaving and coming in and 38 running all over the house, it was crazy. 39 these elderly women were watching 40 I was working to make sure every table was clean and ready for the next customers.When they 41 their meals, I took their plates back to the kitchen.They talked to me for a while about school, how I was doing, what 42 I was in and what I planned to do in the future.43 they were leaving, they walked past me and one of them said to me in a 44 and gentle voice,You are going places.And that was it.They left the 45 and I had tears in my eyes, because they gave me 46 to believe in myself.They 47 my spirit from being down and gave me a 48 to keep on working hard.People used to tell me that Icouldn t have a career in 49 until I had a degree.Im now a co-anchor （联合主持人）ofa student-produced television 50 . And the best thing is: Im only 17 years old and I am a senior in high school.31.A.tiredB.excitedC.upD.down32.A.DealingB.HelpingC.TalkingD.Meeting33.A.satB.seatedC.laidD.seating34.A.attractBavoidCadjustDannoy35AemployeesBcustomersCbossDemployers36AtableBboxCspotDkitchen37AdishesBroomsCclothesDchairs38AmenBwomenCserversDpeople39AAndBOtherwiseCButDSo40AwhatBhowCwhereDwhy41AfinishedBcompletedCorderedDgot42AplaceBgradeCmarkDposition43ABeforeBWhileCAsDAfter44AconfidentBloudClowDpleasant45AkitchenBhouseCrestaurantDtable46AabilityBcourageCimaginationDtime47Aput downBpicked upCtook overDpointed out48AcauseBreasonCpresentDpermission49AtelevisionBgovernmentCschoolDrestaurant50AcompanyBstationCshowDadvertisement第三部分：阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每篇短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AVINCOUVER （Reuters）South Korea s Kirn Yuna can finally relax and does fiot need to think about the future after she won the gold medal in the women s figure skating （花样滑冰）on ThursdayThe 19-year-old was the overwhelming （压倒性的）favorite to finish top of the podium （颁奖台） but said the pressure going into the event was largeI feel now as if a huge burden has been lifted, the Games highest-earning female athlete-she makes an estimated $8 million a year said after her near-perfect program where she nailed all of her 11 jumpsI will enjoy this moment and think about things laterI was just thrilled on the podium and I feel so relievedI had been running toward this dream of the Olympics and was so happy to be here, she saidSince I have achieved the most important goal in my lifeI am going to enjoy this moment for a while and then think about what I am going to do, a smiling Yuna saidJapanese rival Mao Asada took silver while Joannic Rochette of Canada grabbed the bronze medal four days after her mother diedI still cannot believe I did what I wanted to do at the OlympicsI have been dreaming about this moment and I cannot believe it is not a dream any more said YunaSouth Korea was counting on her to grab their first gold medal in figure skating and the first Winter Olympics gold medal outside short track and speed skatingI was just happy to have skated a clean programIt was the first time I skated two clean programsDuring the program when I finished all elements I thought this is going to be yeahthis is it51Kim Yuna felt relaxed because .Athe competition was overBher dream finally came trueCshe won a large amount of moneyDshe became well-known overnight52According to the passage, Kim Yuna_Ahad a strong sense of team spirit in the GamesBwon the first gold medal for South Korea in the Winter OlympicsChad expected she would surely win the gold medalDjoined in the competition with great pressure from her country53The underlined word riva” lin Paragraph 6 most probably means_Acompetitor Bcoach Cjudge Dhostess54It is known from the passage that_AKim Yuna is a person of great confidenceBJoannie Rochette joined in the games with great sorrowCKim Yuna is the richest athlete in South KoreaDMao Asada took silver medal by accidentBLiu Jiaoyang, 16, carefully winds a bobbin（绕线筒） with thread, places it on her sewing machine （缝纫机） and then presses her foot down to begin sewingWhile she s doing this, she pretends to guide fabric （布料）through the machineLiu looks forward to the class when she can work on a piece of real cloth, and make a beautiful dressEach Tuesday afternoon, after the bell rings for the fourth period, Liu becomes a fashion designerAt the same time, the rest of the students at the High School Attached to Yunnan Normal University in Kunming are also having classes a little bit different from the usual onesSome students dance, others create robots, and still others review filmsThese are just a few of the other 27 elective （选修的） courses besides Lius sewing class that the school began to offer last monthThe fashion design class has become the bright point of my weekI learn how to choose colors and fabrics （织物） as well as sewing and sketching （素描） skillsIts all helping me to realize the dream of becoming a fashion designer I ve had since I was a little girl, Liu saidDesign is Liu s favorite, but for other students the electives are interesting lessons which relieve （舒缓） the pressures of schoolworkSome students, for example, are learning how to play bridgeChen Xi,15, is one of themShe said, Many people think that playing a card game like this in class is a waste of timeBut in fact, bridge is a very challenging game that helps develop memory and math skills55How often do the students have elective classes?AOnce a week BOnce a month COnce a term DOnce a year56How many elective courses had the school offered by last month?A27 B28 C26 D2557Why did the students like to have elective classes?ABecause the elective classes are easierBBecause they neednt do any homework in the elective classesCBecause they can get an opportunity to relieve their pressuresDBecause they want to be fashion designers in the future58According to the passage many people think_in class is a waste of timeAdancing Bcreating robotsCplaying a card game Dreviewing filmsCAttitude is one of the most important factors in determining success for all peopleSuccessful people have one thing in commonan expectant （期待的） attitude of successMost people begin each morning in neutral and react to events of the dayYou can be one of the successful people in life by starting each day with a positive attitude, a gratitude for the opportunities you have, and an expectancy （期待） of the best for yourselfPeople tend to live up to expectationsWe get out of life just about what we put into itOur environment becomes a mirror of our spirit, our attitude, and expectationsIf we set a great goal, we get great resultsIf we have a fair goal, we accomplish fair results, and if we have a poor goal, we accomplish poor resultsThe world will give you back what you expect, so expect the very bestDont be defensive or doubtfulNothing changes unless you doBefore you can do something, youve got to be somethingKnow that you have worth and valueShow that to the worldTreat everyone you come in contact with as the most important person in lifeIt will build self-esteem （自尊心）Smile! Youll be rewarded with a returned smileDont react to others rudelyForgive everyone who ever hurt youThen, forgive yourselfKeep yourself healthyExerciseEat a proper dietDisplay an attitude of confidenceDevelop these good habits and your expectancy will be rewarded by successesThis attitude will put you into that group of people who are truly successful, because you will know and understand how an expectant attitude enhances （提高） every aspect of your life59According to the author, we are likely to achieve success if we_Atake a positive attitudeBhold on to our dreamsChave a good opportunityDshow gratitude every day60We learn from Paragraph 2 that_Asuccess mainly depends on your effortsBour environment reflects what we thinkCthe greater our goal, the better results we will getDit is our determination that decides our future61Paragraph 3 tells us that_Abuilding self-esteem is importantBwe should treat everyone else fairlyCif treated kindly, others are friendlyDit makes good sense to forgive others62The authors purpose of writing the text is to_Ashare his view point about lifeBoffer advice on confidence buildingCsuggest some ways to acquire successDstress the importance of positive attitudeDYou maybe surprised to learn that one of the best steps you can take to protect your health is to step outside and spend some time in the grass, dirt and waterOur ancestors enjoyed the healing power of nature , and now scientists are starting to catch upAccording to research in recent years, just having a view of nature has been shown to improve hospital patients recovery and reduce illness rates among office workersAlso, exposure （曝露）to wildlife, horseback riding, hiking, camping and farms can be helpful for a variety of health conditions in adults and childrenMuch of this type of research is focusing on children, and in fact an entire movement has quickly developed to connect kids with the healing power of natureObesity （肥胖）Rates of childhood obesity have grown sharply in recent years, and this is partly because of reduced outdoor activity timeIncreasing the time students spend learning about nature, both in and outside the classroom, would help solve this problemSuch lessons are often more attractive for students and often lead them to become more active outsideAttention deficit hyperactivity disorder （ADHD） （注意力缺失症）Exposure to ordinary natural settings （环境） in the course of common after-school and weekend activities may be effective in reducing attention deficit symptoms in childrenParticipation in green activities such as nature walkshelped ADHD patients from a wide range of backgrounds to stay focused and complete tasksStressAccess to nature, even houseplants, can help children cope with stressDepression and seasonal emotional disorderMajor depression requires medical treatment, but physical activity, especially outdoors, can help ease symptomsFor your average case of winter blues, experts suggest spending time outside every day and, if possible, taking the family to a sunny vacation spot in mid-winterExperts emphasize that you needn t go to wilderness preserves to enjoy nature s benefitssimply walking in a city park or growing in a rooftop garden can make a difference63It can be inferred from the first two paragraphs that_Aancient people were not familiar with the healing power of natureBmodern people are not familiar with the healing power of natureCthe healing power of nature works better on childrenDthe healing power of nature works better on office workers64According to Para4, lessons about nature_Ashould engage parents in themBshould take place outdoorsCare used widely at schoolsDare liked by students65Exposure to green areas in neighborhoods can_Aimprove children s skills at learningBhelp reduce ADHD symptomsCtreat major depressionDcure winter blues66What can be inferred from the last paragraph?AYou can only enjoy natures benefits in the wildernessBA common natural setting is beneficial to your healthCA city park and a rooftop garden have different benefitsDToo many people in the wilderness will reduce the benefits of natureEScientists are not sure how the brain follows the tracks of timeOne theory holds that it has a group of cells specialized to record the intervals （间隔）of time, while another theory holds that some neural processes （神经突）act as an inside clockWhichever theory it may be, studies find, the cells have a poor grasp of longer intervalTime does seem to slow during an empty afternoon and race when the brain focuses on challenging workStimulants （兴奋剂）, including caffeine, tend to make people feel as iftime is passing faster; complex jobs, like doing taxes, can seem to drag on longer than they actually doAnd emotional events a breakup, a promotion, a