河南省扶沟县包屯高中2016届高三上学期第二次段考(期中)英语试卷

1、包屯高中高三英语期中试题第卷第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，共30分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AFamily Photo Competition: The Winners!Adult winner: Anan Marriage, 42, from HertfordshireThis is just one photograph from a huge collection I have of my four children growing up. It was taken with a ca

2、mera fastened to my husbands chest. I think it conveys all the joy and spirit of our family while also being wonderfully creative and powerfully visual.Adult runner-up: Chris Evans, 49, from LondonThis photo was taken on the beach of Norfolk. Weve been going there as a family for the last six yearst

3、he kids always look forward to a traditional holiday with sandy beaches, picnics and ice creams. This picture has our three children playing in a sand hole on the beach. It took them less time to dig the hole than it would to complete a level of Sonic the Hedgehoga video gamebut they had twice as mu

4、ch fun!Under-18s winner: Rhine Cunningham, 17,from ColchesterI thought up the idea while watching my dog sit near our boots, wanting to go for a walk. It took quite a few attempts to get her to stay still, but I finally got this one. I really like this photo because it looks as if my dog is saying,

5、“Can we go for a walk now?”Under-18s runner-up: Hope Simpson, 13, from County DurhamThis is a photo of me, my mum and dad, my brother and our dog. I took it with my cell phone. Its a special picture because it was the first time wed been able to go out for a walk in over a year I was recovering from

6、 CRPS （复杂性局部疼痛综合征）and had been in a wheelchair. But myfamily got me through a really tough time.1. What makes Anna Marriages photo special?A. Why it was taken. B. How it was taken.来源:Z#xx#k.Com C. When it was taken. D. Where it was taken.2. Which of the following can we see in Chris Evans picture? A

7、. A sandy beach B. Ice creams. C. A video game. D. The sights of London.3. Whose photo features a pet? A. Anna Marriages B. Chris Evans C. Rhine Cunninghams D. Hope SimpsonsB During the Second World War, I met a housewife from Chicago who told me how she discovered for herself that “the cure for wor

8、ry is to get completely occupied doing something constructive.” I met this woman and her husband in the dining car while I was traveling from New York to my farm in Missouri.This couple told me that their son had joined the armed forces the day after Pearl Harbour. The woman told me that she had alm

9、ost mined her health worrying over that only son. where was he? Was he safe? Or in action? Would he be wounded? Killed? When I asked her how she overcame her worry, she replied: “I got busy.” She told me that at first she had dismissed her maid and tried to keep busy by doing all her housework herse

10、lf. But that didnt help much. “The trouble was,” she said, “that I could do my housework almost mechanically. So I kept on worrying. While making the beds and washing the dishes, I realized I needed some new kind of work that would keep me busy both mentally and physically. So I took a job as a sale

11、swoman in a store.”“That did it,” she said. “I immediately found myself in a lot of activities: customers crowding around me, asking for prices, sizes, colors. Never a second to think of anything except my immediate duty; And when night came, I could think of nothing except getting off my aching fee

12、t. As soon as I ate dinner, I fell into bed and instantly became unconscious. I had neither the time nor the energy to worry.”4. What made the woman feel worried? A. Her sons getting lost. B. Her sons health condition. C. Her sons joining the army. D. Her sons situation in the war.5. Doing housework

13、 failed to work on the woman because _. A. she neednt use her mind to do housework. B. she didnt like doing housework at all. C. there wasnt much housework to do. D. it was too boring to do housework.6. Why did the woman take a job as a saleswoman? A. She had to work to support her family.B. She enj

14、oyed being surrounded by people. C. She wanted being to make her life more colorful. D. She needed a more effective way to defeat her worry.7. After a days work as a saleswoman, the woman _. A. seemed quite disappointed B. fell into unconsciousness C. felt extremely tired D. lost her appetiteC The p

15、eople of Austria call their country Osterreich, which can be translated as “eastern realm.” The origin of the name goes back to the 10th century, when Austria was an eastern border area of the Holy Roman Empire. From this early beginning, Austria itself grew into a great empire. During the 16th cent

16、ury, its emperor was the ruler of about ten countries. Today Austria is a small but rich nation in Central Europe.Religious holidays and other festivals are joyful occasions in Austria. In some religions, for example, there is an exciting festival for scaring away the winter. Wedding are very specia

17、l occasions in the villages. These are days of much singing and dancing. One of the most exciting dances to watch is the Schuhplatter. In this dance the men slap（拍打）their bodies while the girls twirl（旋转）around them in their bright dresses. They dance to the music of the violin. The musicians play fa

18、ster and faster toward the end of the dance until the dancers are out of breath. A favorite holiday throughout Austria is December 6, or Nikolo（Santa Claus）visits Austrian children. The night before, the children always remember to leave their shoes where Nikolo will find them. In the morning, the g

19、ood children find presents in their shoes, but the bad children find only pieces of coal and potatoes. Krampus, a black-faced monster who is half human and often half horse, is supposed to company Saint Nicholas on his travels. Bad children are especially afraid of Krampus. It is said that he carrie

20、s a broom to hit very bad boys and girls.In Austria, there are three music festivals each year that attract thousands of music lovers from all over the world. Tickets to operas, concerts, and plays in Austria are often sold out weeks in advance. Even rehearsals（排练）are usually well attended by studen

21、ts. When the old Vienna Opera House was bombed during World War Two, thousands of desperately poor Austrians contributed small amounts of money to repair the building.8. Austria was named Osterreich according to its _.A. tradition B. location C. population D. expansion9. We know from the text that t

22、he Schuhplatter is performed _. A. by both men and woman B. along with religious music C. at the beginning of the winter D. with dancers playing instruments10. On Nikolo Day, _.A. kids always hide their shoes B. kids should behave themselvesC. Nikolo only give gifts to good children D. Nikolo plays

23、hide-and-seek with children11. The last paragraph mainly shows _. A. Austrians love of music B. the attractiveness of music C. the influence of music on Austria D. three world-famous music festivalsD In life, you are given many chances to make a choice between a creator and a victim. Those who choos

24、e to be creators look at life quite differently. They know there are individuals who might love to control their lives, but they dont let this get in the way. They are aware that they have their weaknesses, but they dont blame themselves when they fail. Whatever happens, they have choice in the matt

25、er. They believe their dance with each holy moment of life is a gift and that storms are a natural part of life which can bring the rain needed for emotional and spiritual growth. If you choose to be a victim, the world is a cold and difficult place. “They” did things to you that caused all of your

26、hardship and sadness. “They” are wrong and bad, and life is terrible as long as “they” are around. Or you may blame yourself for all your problems, thus internalizing（内化）your victimization. The truth is, your life is likely to stay that way as long as you feel a need to blame yourself or others.Crea

27、tors and victims live in the same physical world and handle many of the same physical realities, but their experience of life is worlds apart. Victims relish （沉溺）in anger, guilt, and other emotions that cause othersand even themselvesto feel like victims, too. Creators consciously choose love, inspi

28、ration, and other qualities which inspire not only themselves, but all around them. Both victims and creators always have choice to determine the direction of their lives. Actually, all of us play the victim or the creator at all sorts of points in our lives. One person, on losing a job or a special

29、 relationship, may feel as though it is the end of the world and be trapped in terrible suffering for months, years, or even a lifetime. Another with the same experience may choose to first experience the grief, then accept the loss and soon move on to be a powerful creative force in his life. In ev

30、ery moment and every circumstance, you can choose to have a fuller, richer life by setting a clear intention to transform the victim within, and by inviting into your life the powerful creator that you are.12. According to Paragraph 1, creators _. A. seem willing to experience failures in life B. po

31、ssess the ability to predict future life C. have potential to create something new D. handle ups and downs of life wisely13. What does the word “they” in Paragraph 2 probably refer to? A. Opportunities and problems. B. People and things around you. C. Creators and their choices. D. Victims and their

32、 sufferings.14. What can we learn from Paragraph 3? A. Creators and victims are masters of their lives. B. Creators and victims face quite different things in life. C. Victims can influence more people than creators. D. Compared with victims, creators are more emotional.15. What is the authors purpo

33、se in writing this passage? A. To define victims and creators. B. To evaluate victims against creators. C. To suggest the transformation from victims to creators. D. To explain the relationship between victims and creators.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的七个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。Tips for choo

34、sing a summer camp for your teenSending your teenager off to a summer camp? Here are things to keep in mind when picking the right camp. 16 How can you find a camp that specializes in and appeals to teen campers? Well, search for camps through C, the American Camp Association and the Better Business

35、 Bureau. Learn about different camps history programs, staff and so on. Include your teen in the process 17 Communicate with your teenagers and ensure that they are happy with the final decision. Plus, most teen programs have the teen campers sign a camp contract, so make sure the camp is something

36、your child is interested in. Attend a camp fair Camp fairs often provide a great forum（论坛） 18 Search for a camp fair near you through the American Camp Association. Think carefully about your teens interests Should you send your teens to a traditional camp or a more specialized summer program? Are t

37、hey in need of an academic improvement summer program? Would a community service-centered camp make them better understand the world? 19 Visit the campgrounds and facilities（设施） Meeting the camp staff is necessary, as they are the professionals who can help your family to have a positive summer camp

38、 experience. 20 Are teens mixed in with kids younger or older than themselves? Give yourself enough time to help your teens find the right camp and make sure they are on their way to an exciting summer experience. A. Explore your choices B. Look for teen camps C. Choosing a camp should be a team dec

39、ision. D. Would your kids do a good job at travel camps? E. These are important questions you should ask yourself. F. Is the camp set up with activities that are interesting for teenagers? G. Therefore, you can check out a variety of summer programs in one location all at once.第二部分 英语知识应用（共两节，满分75分）

40、第一节 完形填空（共两篇完形填空，共40小题；每小题15分，满分60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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AAround three years ago, I was at a stop sign when I heard slightly barking coming from in a car parked on the street near me. It was very 21 and the dog was trying to get some of the cooler fresh air outs

41、ide the car. Without thinking I 22 my car and got out to help him.There was no way to 23 the dog because the car was locked. Thinking of the irresponsible owner I became 24 . I didnt know if I should 25 the window and take the dog or try to contact the owner. Just then, I 26 a police car on the oppo

42、site side of the street. I ran out to seek for help. When the police officer helped open the door, the dog 27 both of us and ran quickly behind the house the car was parked in front of. We 28 the dog to make sure he was OK. Then we saw 29 the dog had run: The dogs owner was 30 in the middle of his g

43、arage.Obviously the man had a condition that caused him to have a（n） 31 . This one was particularly 32 and required medical attention. After the incident I learned that had I not _33 , both the dog and the man would likely have died. I was overcome with 34 and my eyes swelled up. I realized how much

44、 of an effect you can have on other peoples lives by doing the _35 thing. I was so quick to 36 assuming the dogs owner ignored his pet. And had the police officer not been around I may have just left a（n） 37 on the car after I took the dog,I cannot 38 what I would feel if I knew that man had died be

45、cause of any number of things that may have gone 39 . It made me understand that things are not always as they _40 , and there are always several sides to every story.21. A. quiteB. darkC. hot D. dry22. A. droveB. parkedC. tookD. locked23. A. saveB. findC. walkD. touch24. A. sadB. bored C. puzzledD.

46、 angry25. A. openB. break C. cleanD. replace26. A. hitB. called C. noticedD. stopped27. A. disappointed B. frightenedC. excitedD. surprised28. A. looked after B. went afterC. shouted atD. pointed at29. A. whyB. howC. whenD. where30. A. workingB. sleepingC. standingD. lying31. A. attackB. restC. oppo

47、rtunityD. fight32. A. importantB. strangeC. bad D. clear33. A. knownB. continuedC. stayedD. helped34. A. uncertainty B. anxietyC. exhaustionD. emotion35. A. riskyB. hardC. rightD. big36. A. judgeB. actC. blameD. agree37. A. addressB. noteC. markD. number38. A. believeB. faceC. imagineD. remember39.

48、A. quicklyB. differentlyC. perfectlyD. smoothly40. A. seemB. happenC. expectD. prefer-_班级，姓名_考场_考号_-密-封-线-In todays world, nearly all business is global business. We will have lots of situations to be _41 in new cultures. But whatever the situation, we need to be 42 of gestures. The gestures that we

49、 use as Americans are not 43 . Some of them can create the wrong 44 or be offensive to others. Using the wrong gestures could get you into trouble and 45 your business deals. Be particularly aware of these gestures:The pointed index fingerA pointed index finger is used to 46 a point in American cult

50、ure. 47 , it is impolite in the Middle East, Russia and Asia. 48 pointing with a finger, point with an open palm instead. The victory signWith the index finger and middle finger 49 to form a V, this gesture is a common 50 in America. It means victory or peace. Be 51 about using it in Britain, howeve

51、r. If the palm is facing toward you, the gesture is considered 52 . Two fingers crossedOften viewed as a sign of 53 someone good luck in Europe and the United States, it is 54 offensive in Paraguay. Shaking your head from side to sideIn the U.S., shaking ones head from side to side means “no”. In Bu

52、lgaria the same gesture means “yes”; moving the head up and down 55 “no”! Snapping your fingersSome might use this gesture to get someones 56 . In France and Belgium it 57 a rude message. You would never 58 your fingers to get a waiters attention.Hands in the pocketsThis is 59 seen in the United Sta

53、tes. In Finland, Sweden, France, Belgium, Indonesia and Japan, putting your hands in your pockets would be considered 60 in a business meeting.41. A. absorbedB. involvedC. connected D. concerned42. A. awareB. proudC. doubtfulD. sure43. A. popularB. fashionableC. universalD. acceptable44. A. imaginat

54、ion B. expectationC. supposition D. impression45. A. enableB. affectC. increaseD. benefit46. A. emphasize B. explainC. introduceD. conclude47. A. Therefore B. BesidesC. Consequently D. However48. A. Other than B. Rather thanC. If onlyD. As though49. A. raisedB. curledC. circledD. shaken50. A. senseB

55、. knowledgeC. signalD. idea51. A. sureB. anxiousC. carefulD. eager52. A. braveB. friendlyC. enthusiastic D. rude53. A. tellingB. wishingC. promising D. admiring54. A. provedB. consideredC. reportedD. valued55. A. meansB. turnsC. dedicatesD. contributes56. A. praiseB. approvalC. assistance D. attention57. A. me