2016佛山市高三上英语期末考

1、.2016年佛山市普通高中高三教学质量检测一第I卷第一节共15小题；每题2分,总分值30分ASummer Camps for TeenagersThere are many types of summer camps for teenagers to attend. Theyre a great way for teens to make friends and leam valuable lessons about life. If youre seeking a good summer camp to attend, the first thing you should do is dec

2、ide what type of camp would be most suitable to your interests and goals.Traditional CampsWhen you just want the sort of camp in classic films, a traditional overnight camp might be just what you need to grow, learn, and relax this coming summer. These sorts of camps offer more vigorous outdoors act

3、ivities, yet often allow campers to customize their camping experiences.Chewonki CampAs one of the best summer camps in the country by Boston Magazine, this camp aims to help teens learn about natural history and ecology, and the campers get treats like sailing trips and hiking excursions, besides f

4、ormal instruction in such things as kayaking, swimming, field sports, and photography.Camp WicosutaAs a top-rated, traditional four-week sleep away camp especially for young ladies, Camp Wicosuta has more than 30 different activities to help teens learn to cook and wash themselves, which aim to help

5、 young girls focus on building their self-confidence.Academic CampsMany teens like to advance their education during the summer months while also having fun. There are hundreds of academic camps for them to choose from that specialize in various academic subjects like journalism, languages, law, com

6、puters, and sciences.1. You should decide what camp to attend according to _.A. camping time and place B. your values and customsC. items and activities D. personal interests and goals2. Which can be the most suitable for a person who likes sailing and hiking?A. Traditional Camps. B. Chewonki Camp.C

7、. Camp Wicosuta. D. Academic Camps.3. What is the purpose of the activities that teach teens to cook themselves?A. To let teens learn and get relaxed. B. To help girls learn practical skills.C. To help girls build self-confidence. D. To make teens focus on science.BUniversity the best days of my lif

8、e! I made lots of friends in my student dorm, went to great parties, joined the debating society. and, well, I did some work too but I must admit that my lecturers were very patient with my tardiness 拖沓.Ifs easy to look back at our university days in good ways but the truth is that when we first arr

9、ived on campus, most of us were out of our comfort zone. In fact, a survey of students at Imperial College London has revealed that 3 out of 4 students experience high levels of stress, or a mental health condition, during their time at college. The survey, completed by over a thousand students, als

10、o found that 70% of those that experience stress do so at least once a week, and 9% of them feel stressed constantly.,Kristy, a student at Exeter University, didnt enjoy her first days in college. She says: “When I first got to university I dont think Id realized that Id forgotten how to make friend

11、s. Id been with the same school friends for seven years, and so I was trying to balance social success with academic success while learning how to look after myself at quite at a young age."Dr. Ruth Caleb of the counseling service at Brunei University in London has some tips that should make li

12、fe easier for students before they set off for university. She says: “Certain things that I think it would be very helpful for students to have put in place are an ability to do the practical things of life to do the washing, to do the cleaning and son on being able to cook. Budgeting is extremely i

13、mportant in university life. And Caleb adds: “You should learn how to spend time on your own comfortably.I graduated and learnt how to take care of myself the hard way. I hope that new students these days remember to acquire some life skills before they make the big jump.4. How does the writer feel

14、about his university life?A. Challenging but wonderful.B. Busy and tiring.C. Dull and stressful.D. Boring but successful.5. Which is true about students who first enter university?A. They feel as comfortable as they expect. B. They find it hard to manage their life.C. They fail to balance social and

15、 academic life. D. Most of them suffer from constant stress.6. Dr. Ruth Caleb thinks budgeting is of great importance because it .A. helps students put everything in place B. helps students live independentlyC. makes students' university life easier D. does good to students social relationships7

16、. Which is closest in meaning to the underlined part in the last paragraph?A. Become very successful. B. Make great progress.C. Get used to university life D. Go to university.CIn 1974, when I was 18,1 took up hang-gliding and paragliding. Today Tm a professional hang-glide instructor, but at the ti

17、me I was one of only about a dozen in the country doing it. I was lucky to survive: the sport was so new and dangerous then. In 1997 I heard about theBirdman competition, in which participants 参与者compete to fly the furthest distance; I thought it sounded like fun. I felt that a hang-glider, which us

18、ually travels around 90 metres, could go as far as 100 metres one day. The first leap was frightening: a huge crosswind meant I had to take off at almost 90 degrees and it was difficult to manage. But I came back, and now participate in the various Birdman competitions that take place across the cou

19、ntry, attracting serious and silly competitors alike.Ifs taken 17 years to break the 100 metre barrier, and I was the first to do it. When I broke the world record in 2021,1 took off from Worthing pier 码头and didnt touch down for 20 seconds. It was the longest ever flight from a pier, carrying me 159

20、.8 metres until I touched the water. Twenty seconds is a long time when you're doing 45 miles an hour, flying over the waves. Though I still hold the distance record, I didn't win the 2021 Birdman competition. This past year has been more difficult. Im nearly 60 now. Competitors have always

21、joked about how theyll probably be throwing me off the pier. I had operations on my knees, and then three weeks before this years competition at Bognor Regis, I had a mild heart attack. I managed to compete again, but I didnt feel right. My wife was obviously very concerned, but I keep fit. As long

22、as I dont overwork myself, and prepare properly for the event, theres no reason J cant do it for the next 12, 13 years. Next year, I m going to win it again.8. The passage mainly talks about the writers _.A. enthusiasm about a sport B. knowledge about hang-glidingC. difficulties in his career D. rec

23、ords in Birdman competitions9. What can be learned about hang-gliding in 1974?A. It was quite popular. B. It was full of risks.C. It had a record of 100 meters. D. It had about 12 instructors.10. The writer failed to win the competition in 2021 because he A. didnt take it seriously enough B. was too

24、 proud of his recordC. was thrown off the pier by others D. was in a poor physical condition11. Which of the following best describes the writer?A. Considerate. B. Humorous. C. Determined. D. Patient.DYouve heard of Charles Darwin, right? The famous scientist who put forward a theory of evolution. Y

25、ou might have just also heard of Alfred Russel Wallace, who worked together with Darwin on the revolutionary work On the Origin of Species published in 1859. But what about Patrick Matthew? “Patrick who? you might ask. Well, Darwin and Wallace got the fame but Matthew did the legwork too.This Britis

26、h horticulturalist 园艺种植家actually thought about evolution first, as Dr. Mike Weale, geneticist at Kings College London, explains. He says: “Matthew published a brief outline of the idea of species being able to change into other species through natural selection. And he did that 27 years before Darwi

27、n and Alfred Russel Wallace. And they recognized that he did so but other people since have simplified the story and tended to concentrate just on Darwin.So Patrick Matthews relative obscurity 默默无名may simply be down to us the general public wanting to simplify things. But Dr. Patricia Fara, senior t

28、utor at Clare College Cambridge, points out that Darwins work might have received more attention because he had powerful friends.Dr. Patricia Fara explains that "Darwin had the most famous, most outstanding members of the scientific society in Victorian times, who were pushing on his behalf. Ha

29、ving a scientific theory being accepted is not just a matter of whether the theorys right.Maybe it is time for us to remember Patrick Matthew, a pioneer of the story of survival through adaptation that is at the heart of evolution.12. What makes Darwin and Wallace famous?A. Their great relationship.

30、 B. Their work with Matthew.C. Their extraordinary theory. D. Matthews legwork.13. What did Matthew do before the book On the Origin of Species was published?A. He worked with a horticulturalist. B. He published the idea of evolution.C. He simplified a story. D. He concentrated on Darwin.14. Accordi

31、ng to Dr. Patricia Fara, Matthews obscurity was the result of .A. his lack of powerful friends B. his lack of peoples attentionC. his special characteristics D. peoples tendency of simplification15. What does the underlined sentence suggest?A. Friends help Darwins theory get accepted. B. A theory wi

32、ll be accepted if ifs right.C. People know very little about Matthew. D. We should try to remember Matthew.第二节共5小题,每题2分,总分值10分Bad breath can be a major problem. The good news is that it can often be prevented with some simple steps.Bad breath is caused by certain bacteria that grow in the mouth. Whe

33、n you don't brush regularly, bacteria accumulate in your mouth and between your teeth. 16 Certain foods, especially ones like garlic and onions that contain pungent 辛辣的oils, can contribute to bad breath because the oils are carried to your lungs and out through your mouth. 17 Some people think t

34、hat as long as you brush your teeth, you shouldn't have bad breath. 18 That, however, just doesn't remove the smell. To sufficiently clean all the surfaces of your teeth, you should brush for at least 2 minutes at least twice a day.Many people believe that if you breathe into your hand, you&

35、#39;ll know when you have bad breath. But its wrong! 19 When you talk, you tend to bring out the smell from the back of your mouth where bad breath starts, which simply breathing doesn't do. Also, because we tend to get used to our own smells, it's hard for a person to tell if he or she has

36、bad breath.If youre concerned about bad breath, make sure youre taking care of your teeth and mouth properly. If you brush properly and visit your dentist for regular cleanings but your bad breath persists, you may have a medical problem. 20 They can figure out if something else is behind your bad b

37、reath and help you take care of it.A. These bacteria make your breath smell.B. In that case, call your doctor or dentist.C. Smoking is also a major cause of bad breath.D. Remember to brush your tongue, too bacteria love to hang out there.E. The truth is that most people only brush their teeth for 30

38、 to 45 seconds.F. When you breathe, the smell bounced back by your hand can be easily sensed.G. When you breathe, you don use your throat the same way you do when you talk.第二节共10小题；每题1.5 分,总分值15分A boy and a girl were playing together. The boy had a 41 collect of marbles. The girl had some sweets wit

39、h 42 . The boy told the girl that he 43 give her all his marbles in exchange 44 her sweets. The girl agreed.The boy kept the 45 big and the most beautiful marble aside and gave the rest to the girl. The girl gave him all her sweets 46 she had promised.That night, the girl enjoyed a very 47 peace sle

40、ep. But the boy couldnt sleep as he 48 constant wondered if the girl had hidden some sweets from him the way he had hidden his best marble.Many of us may have a similar experience. If we dont give our hundred percent in a relationship, we will always keep 49 doubt whether the other person has given

41、his/her hundred percent. This also 50 apply to any relationship like love, friendship, etc. Lefs just give our hundred percent to everything we do and bear no regret.第一节 短文改错 共10小题； 每题1分， 总分值10 分 I get on well with my deskmate. He admire my fluent English and I usually feel encouraging by his positi

42、ve comments. One day, while learning the word “overweight in class, we are asked to make a sentence with it. I volunteered to do it by saying “my deskmate is overweight boy whose clothes never fit him. Hearing of this, the whole class burst into laughters and my deskmates face turned red. He was ver

43、y upset but wouldnt talk to me after class. My mindless words must have hurt him deep. It was not until then that he realized words could be powerful, both positively and negatively. However, we should avoid hurting others when we speak.第二节书面表达总分值25分假定你是高三学生李华,打算申请就读英国某所大学。请给该校写一封信,理解申请入学事宜,书信的内容要点如

44、下：1. 自我简介；2. 入读该校的理由；3. 询问入读该校的条件考试、社会理论等；4. 理解学费及生活费。注意：1. 词数100左右；2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连接；3. 开头语及结尾己为你写好,不计入词数。Dear Sir/Madam,I would like to learn about studying at your university._Im looking forward to your reply.Yours sincerely,Li Hua.第一节完形填空共20小题；每题1.5分,总分值30分Ordinary people in Britain have more w

45、ashing machines and cars than in 1946. They also have more fear of unemployment. While once the nations heroes used to be 21 or politicians, today they are more likely to be 22 faces on television or in films.These are just some of the 23 discovered in surveys by the Market Research Society. More th

46、an 3,000 people were 24 and the results were compared with a 25 survey in 1946. Many people are better off and women spend much less time in the 26 looking after their families. Also peoples 27 in clothing and entertainment have changed considerably. They 28 more casually than they used to. And whil

47、e “an evening out used to mean a 29 to the cinema, today it is more 30 to involve going to a restaurant or to a disco. Some things, 31 ,have not changed. People still adore 32 like Casablanca even though they usually watch them on the 33 or video instead of in the cinema. And despite the variety of

48、34 food now available, a quarter of the people still prefer 35 food theyre used to for a long time.One of the most 36 things of the new research is the lack of ambition among the 37 . Many executives 管理者feel that they have 38 all their most important goals in life in their mid-forties. Most of them

49、said they would prefer to 39 in their fifties rather than go on working for an 40 .21. A. designers B. housewives C. actors D. soldiers22. A. famous B. ordinary C. serious D. happy23. A. advantages B. comments C. changes D. statistics24. A. introduced B. informed C. questioned D. discovered25. A. secret B. similar C. recent D. meaningful26. A. home B. kindergarten C. nursery D. hospital27. A. behaviors B. tastes