上學期高三英語期中考試試卷
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高三英語上學期期中聯考試題參考
第I卷
第一部分 聽力***共兩節，滿分30分***
第一節***共5小題;每小題1.5分，滿分7.5分***
聽下面5段對話。每段對話後有一個小題，從題中所給的A、B、C三個選項中選出最佳選項，並標在試卷的相應位置。聽完每段對話後，你都有10秒鐘的時間來回答有關小題和閱讀下一小題。每段對話僅讀一遍。
1. What are the speakers doing?
A. Looking after Dad. B. Buying a jacket. C. Holding a party.
2. Who is the man probably?
A. The house owner. B. The repairman. C. The tutor.
3. What’s wrong with the man?
A. He breaks a drum.
B. He feels unwell.
C. He forgets to take his medicine.
4. What did the man do yesterday?
A. Finished reading a book. B. Had dinner with the woman. C. Gave a speech.
5. How would the woman like to go home?
A. By bus. B. By subway. C. By taxi.
第二節***共15小題;每小題1.5分，滿分22.5分***
聽下面5段對話或獨白。每段對話或獨白後有幾個小題，從題中所給的A、B、C三個選項中選出最佳選項，並標在試卷的相應位置。聽每段對話或獨白前，你將有時間閱讀各個小題，每小題5秒鐘;聽完後，各小題將給出5秒鐘的作答時間。每段對話或獨白讀兩遍。
聽第6段材料，回答第6、7題。
6. Why does the woman gain weight?
A. She eats too much.
B. She feels stressed.
C. She is at the age of getting fat.
7. What will the man do to lose weight?
A. Go to a yoga class. B. Join a jogging club. C. Go running everyday.
聽第7段材料，回答第8、9題。
8. What will the woman do tonight?
A. Go back home early. B. Go to a party. C. Talk to Mom.
9. What does the woman think of her mother?
A. Kind. B. Strict. C. Open-minded.
聽第8段材料，回答第10至12題。
10. Where are the speakers probably?
A. In a store. B. In a post office. C. At home.
11. How much will the man pay for the delivery?
A. For free. B. 15 yuan. C. 20 yuan.
12. When will the man get his delivery?
A. Today. B. Tomorrow. C. The day after tomorrow.
聽第9段材料，回答第13至16題。
13. What’s the relationship between the speakers?
A. Husband and wife. B. Friends. C. Colleagues.
14. What dessert will be prepared tomorrow?
A. Fruits. B. Strawberry pie. C. Chocolate cake.
15. What day is it today?
A. Friday. B. Saturday. C. Sunday.
16. What will the man do after lunch tomorrow?
A. Watch a football game. B. Send children to school. C. Take a shower.
聽第10段材料，回答第17至20題。
17. At what age did Dessi Sieburth start loving birds?
A. 6. B. 8. C. 14.
18. Why does Dessi make boxes for bluebirds?
A. They are everywhere in his hometown.
B. They are easy to track.
C. They lose their nest places.
19. What’s the function of Dessi’s website?
A. To do researches.
B. To teach people about birds.
C. To raise money for birds.
20. What did Dessi do in Alaska recently?
A. He interviewed biologists.
B. He bought some gold there.
C. He studied on a type of eagle.
第二部分 閱讀理解***共兩節，滿分40分***
第一節 ***共15小題;每小題2分，滿分30分***
A
The local dog park might be getting busier and cat cafés might be opening in every neighborhood, but do you know which traditional pet is the most popular around the world?
United States
The United States is home to the highest number of domestic ***馴養的*** dogs, cats, and fish, and Americans are more likely to treat their friends like humans. U.S. pet owners spend $50 billion a year on their animal companions, and 36% of dog owners have used some of that money to buy their pet a birthday present.
Russia
According to Russian tradition, keeping a cat as a pet is good fortunate, so it's no surprise the cat is Russia's most popular pet. In 2016, 57% of Russian households contained a cat, compared to the 29% that had dogs. On March 1, Russia celebrates National Cat Day as part of celebrations for World Cat Day.
Brazil
Brazil's domestic bird population was about 19 million in 2013, while dogs held top rank at just over 37 million. Brazil has the highest number of small dogs per capital city in the world. The nearly 20 million small dogs are attributed to ***歸因於*** a rapidly-growing middle class living in small urban apartments.
United Kingdom
Dogs and cats rank second and third in Britain, while fishes hold the top spot. It has been linked not only to the low maintenance ***維護***, but also to the fact that many other pets like dogs or cats are not allowed in some places.
21. Why are the figures mentioned in Paragraph 2?
A. To explain the importance of pets.
B. To show Americans' growing wealth.
C. To explain why Americans have pets.
D. To show how Americans love their animal friends.
22. Where are cats regarded as the symbol of good luck?
A. In Brazil. B. In Russia.
C. In the United States. D. In the United Kingdom.
23. What are the most popular pets in the United Kingdom?
A. Dogs. B. Cats. C. Birds. D. Fishes.
B
For most climbers, reaching the peak of Mount Qomolangma once is a unique achievement. However, don't tell that to Kami Rita, who climbed up to the peak of the dangerous mountain for the 22nd time on May 16, 2018, breaking the previous record of 21 successful adventures he shared with two fellow guides. And the experienced mountaineer is not done yet! Before starting the recent climb, the 48-year-old announced, “My goal is to reach the peak of Mount Qomolangma at least 25 times. I want to set a new record not just for myself but for my family, the Sherpa people and for my country, Nepal.”
Mr. Rita, who earns $10,000 for each Qomolangma expedition, has successfully climbed the mountain almost every year since the age of 24. In his spare time, the Sherpa guide leads visitors to the area's other high peaks, such as K-2, Cho-Oyu, Manaslu, and Lhotse. Though the most accomplished, Mr. Rita is not the only climber in the family. His father was among the first professional guides to lead foreign mountaineers up Mount Qomolangma in 1950 and his brother has guided climbers to its peak 17 times. While Mr. Rita has avoided all the disasters, the experienced climber has witnessed his share of tragedies . In 2014, he was at base camp when an avalanche ***雪崩*** killed 16 Sherpa guides, including five from his team. The following year, an earthquake-triggered snowslide buried 19 people at base camp. The only reason Mr. Rita escaped was that his team's tents were situated away from the central area.
However, the mountaineer believes that the improvement in equipment and weather forecasting systems has made climbing Mount Qomolangma slightly easier than it was when he began. He said, “The dangers are still there. But we are not climbing blind like we used to. We are better informed about weather and other conditions on the mountain. Even our visitors are more aware, and they train themselves for at least a year before attempting Mount Qomolangma.”
24. What do we know about Kami Rita?
A. He began to work as a guide at the age of 24.
B. He used to guide visitors to Lhotse once a year.
C. He has reached the peak of Mount Qomolangma the most times.
D. He climbed Mount Qomolangma in 2018 with two fellow guides.
25. Why does Kami Rita want to continue to reach the top of Mount Qomolangma?
A. He regards it as great fun.
B. He is eager to win the $10,000 award.
C. He wants to break his brother's record.
D. He considers setting new records important.
26. Why could Kami Rita avoid the disasters mentioned in Paragraph 3?
A. He was fortunate enough.
B. He knew how to avoid them.
C. He was rescued by his team members.
D. He just stayed at home and relaxed.
27. What is implied in the last paragraph?
A. The previous dangers are still hard to avoid now.
B. Weather forecasting systems should be improved greatly.
C. New technologies make climbing Mount Qomolangma safer.
D. Climbers are better trained and closely watched over on the way.
C
Secondary English teacher Tara Diamond discovered she was going to be made homeless. Without warning, her landlord decided to sell the three-bed house in Bath that she’d been renting for ₤1,000 a month for the past three years. Diamond, a single mother of a teenage daughter and son, quickly found that on her yearly salary of ₤28,000, she couldn’t afford to rent another home locally.
“My pay has been frozen while rents have rocketed in Bath. Another three-bed place would have cost me ₤1,300 a month--80% of my take home pay--leaving my children and me with just ₤320 a month to live on.” She needed ₤4,000 to move home, including the deposit***押金***. “I just didn’t have the money.”
Research found that in the UK one out of three low earners have borrowed money to pay their rent, either from family and friends or through credit cards. A full 70% of low earners are either struggling or falling behind with rent payments, barely managing to have somewhere to live.
Someone argues that people who can’t afford their rent should move elsewhere, but low pay is widespread and there are more job opportunities in the places with higher rents. If you can barely afford to save ₤10 a month, then the rental deposit, first month’s rent and removal fees are far beyond your resources unless you deliberately fall behind on your rent.
Increasingly, organizations that deal with poverty and housing are shouting for a housing solution that deals with affordability, not just supply. Arguing that simply increasing supply will cause the market to automatically grow fairer is nonsense.
The fact that so many people are struggling to pay their rent should cause outrage***義憤*** and shame. And credit is limited: eventually those borrowing to cover rent won’t be able to borrow more, and will become homeless or cost the local authority more when they need rehousing. And if people in work are struggling with rent, what hope do people out of work have?
28.What does the underlined word in Paragraph 2 mean?
A. Used up. B. Becoming less and less.
C. Incapable of being changed D. Saved up for other purpose.
29.What can we know about low earners?
A. It is the deposit that stops them from renting a house.
B. They can’t save even ₤10 a week after paying their rent.
C. They get used to borrowing much money from the banks.
D. One third of them can’t afford their rents by themselves.
30.Why do people have to stay in the places with higher rents?
A. Low pay is widespread. B. They may be employed easily.
C. The deposit is low there. D. The government can help them there.
31.What does the author think of some organizations’ solution?
A. Fair B. Imaginative. C. Useless. D. Uncertain.
D
Our eyes tear up for various reasons. The most common are tears that are continuously being released to keep eyes slightly wet. Then there are reflex***反射的*** tears that are shed***流*** when eyes are exposed to things like dust or onion juice. And there are emotional tears pouring out when one is experiencing extreme happiness or sorrow.
While all tears are made up of enzymes, antibodies and oils mixed with salt water, the composition of each kind is unique. In a previous study performed on reflex and emotional tears, scientists discovered that the former contained primarily water while the latter included several chemicals, including one that helps reduce pain.
Thus, it would make sense that the tears consisting of the same chemicals would look exactly alike even under the careful examination of a microscope. However, as Dutch photographer Maurice Mikkers recently discovered, it is not the case.
The photographer, who said he wanted to relate scientific knowledge to the “real world”, began by inviting friends who were willing to shed some tears for him. The volunteers could eat hot peppers, stare at a fan, cut onions or think of something that would cause tears of joy or sadness.
Maurice obtained each precious tear with the help of a tiny pipe and put them into a microscope slide. The photographer then patiently waited for the tears to crystallize***結晶*** before recording them with his camera. The images described beautiful and delicate structures that appeared as fragile as snowflakes***雪花***. However, that was not the only feature they shared with the snow particles. They were also all unique. The differences can be due to the fact that each tear crystallizes slightly differently, leading to different shapes and formations.
Although Maurice’s experiment did not uncover the similarities in the tears within the same category that he had hoped for, he is enthusiastic about that. He plans to continue obtaining tear images using a higher quality microscope and also dreams about enlisting volunteers that include world leaders. Why? He wants to show that even the most powerful men and women are just like the rest of us--human!
32. How many kinds of common tears are mentioned in the passage?
A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D.5
33. What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 3 mean?
A. Tears usually consist of the same chemicals.
B. Tears’ chemicals are determined by different reasons.
C. Tears take on the same structure under a microscope.
D. Tears with the same chemicals look different under a microscope.
34. Why does Maurice plan to take more photos of tears?
A. He needs more data for his experiment.
B. He wants to attract more people’s attention.
C. He is addicted to collecting photos of tears.
D. He hopes to display his collection of tear images.
35. What is the best title for the passage?
A. How are tears classified?
B. Why do people shed tears?
C. Uncovering the secret of tears.
D. Similarities between tears and snowflakes.
第二節 ***共5小題;每小題2分，滿分10分***
根據短文內容，從短文後的選項中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項。選項中有兩項為多餘選項。
Waste not, want not
Today, I live in Manhattan with my husband, Alex. I'm an IT specialist and Alex is a lawyer. Life's good, but sometimes I look at the way we live it and think of Ellie, my grandmother. Her favorite saying was “Waste not, want not.” 36 . Ellie carefully folded the paper from parcels and washed glass jars to use again. Frank, my grandfather, used old socks and pullovers ***套頭毛衣*** to protect the plants in winter. Nowadays, we go to a garden center and buy special felt for that purpose. Have we all gone mad?
Such economy seems strange, even ridiculous, in our modern throwaway society, where everything is sold in boxes. 37 , but as a selling feature to make us want to buy them. Ellie and Frank would have seen the very idea of a “gift pack” as a cheat.
38 .
The United States produces about 180 million metric tons of waste per year, 70% of which is packaging material. The average American family uses up six trees' worth of paper a year. 39 , they would reach to the moon and back twelve times. “We can't go on like this,” I said to Alex. “Let's start at home. If everybody starts at home, then this madness will stop.”
40 . Of course, this meant that we produced a lot of waste, but I was shocked to find that this came to over six kilos per week. “Your grandma Ellie with her ‘Waste not, want not' was really modern, wasn't she?” “Not really,” I said. “Ellie and their neighbors were just ordinary, traditional New Englanders. We've all gone mad since then.”
A. Packaging is not only used to protect goods
B. My grandparents threw almost nothing away
C. In one week alone, we threw away five old magazines
D. We didn't often go shopping and then cook meals at home
E. As young Manhattan professionals, we buy a lot of “convenience food”
F. But we pay a high financial and ecological price for our lovely packaging
G. If you placed all the cans used in the United States in one year end to end
第三部分 語言知識運用***共兩節，滿分45分***
第一節 完形填空***共20小題;每小題1.5分，滿分30分***
As human beings, we are alike in many ways. Yet 41 our similarities, no two people are exactly the same. Even identical twins 42 different life experiences. Just because of these 43 , a “one size fits all” solution will rarely be the most 44 answer to our problems.
One of my life 45 is to find what works for me best, and forget the rest. Just that something works great for someone else, doesn’t 46 mean that it will work well for me. I have found that I am most successful when I 47 any new method or strategy I learn to my 48 situation.
A perfect example of why it’s best to find what works for you is when it 49 to trying to pick a diet and an exercise plan. There are 50 diet plans and exercise programs out there to choose from, and it 51 be quite overwhelming***難以應付的***. With diet plans you have to consider food allergies, how 52 the food is if you are away from home most of the time, and many other 53 . With exercise programs you have to consider your starting level of fitness, and health issues that might 54 your ability to do the program, and whether you actually enjoy the exercise enough to 55 with it. Many people like jogging, but it is probably my least 56 form of exercise. By finding more suitable and enjoyable 57 that give me the same 58 or better, it is easier to stick with my exercise program.
You 59 yourself better than anyone, so don’t be afraid to experiment with different solutions to whatever you are trying to achieve. Don’t 60 use something because it is “the best”, or because it worked great for someone else. Find what works best for you, and forget the rest.
41. A. beyond B. above C. despite D. through
42. A. come up with B. put up with C. go on with D. end up with
43. A. differences B. similarities C. experiences D. characters
44. A. technical B. practical C. physical D. medical
45. A. solutions B. experiences C. emotions D. principles
46. A. unfortunately B. eventually C. necessarily D. immediately
47. A. refuse B. adapt C. examine D. discover
48. A. personal B. natural C. musical D. political
49. A. adds B. comes C. leads D. contributes
50. A. various B. unique C. boring D. colorful
51. A. must B. should C. will D. can
52. A. comfortable B. portable C. changeable D. reasonable
53. A. factors B. facts C. problems D. programs
54. A. improve B. adopt C. affect D. promote
55. A. chat B. communicate C. agree D. stick
56. A. favorite B. harmful C. difficult D. expensive
57. A. challenges B. alternatives C. diets D. experiments
58. A. grades B. results C. marks D. signs
59. A. observe B. express C. teach D. know
60. A. just B. still C. yet D. already
第II卷
第二節 ***共10小題;每小題1.5分，滿分15分***
閱讀下面短文，在空白處填入 1個適當的單詞或括號內單詞的正確形式。
Chinese President Xi Jinping has praised a group of middle school students for their efforts in satellite design. He said he was pleased with their curiosity and bravery in 61 ***science*** exploration. The president also wished the teachers and students in Bayi School 62 happy new year.
Xi made the praise in a letter 63 ***write*** to the students in Beijing’s Bayi School on Saturday. A small satellite designed and developed by them 64 ***send*** into space last Wednesday at Taiyuan Satellite Launch ***發射*** Center 65 it was designed to operate in orbit ***軌道*** for 180 days.
Three months ago, Xi returned to his high school, to visit a laboratory and talk to teachers and students 66 were designing the small satellite. The president said he was 67 ***extreme*** glad to know that the satellite designed by the students would be launched and called on them to become 68 ***build*** of the country. Xi warmly encouraged the students 69 ***study*** science and contribute to the development of China. He hoped that the students would keep hungry for knowledge and develop 70 ***they*** national spirit.
第四部分 寫作***共兩節，滿分35分***
第一節 短文改錯***共10小題;每小題l分，滿分10分***
假定英語課上老師要求同桌之間交換修改作文，請你修改你同桌寫的以下作文。文中共有10處語言錯誤，每句中最多有兩處。每處錯誤僅涉及一個單詞的增加、刪除或修改。
增加：在缺詞處加一個漏字元號*** ***,並在其下面寫出該加的詞。
刪除：把多餘的詞用斜線***\***劃掉。
修改：在錯的詞下劃一橫線，並在該詞下面寫出修改後的詞。
注意：1.每處錯誤及修改均僅限一詞。
2.只允許修改10處，多者***從第11處起***不計分。
Recently many schools have taken up tough measures to forbid students to bring their smart phones to school. Therefore, some students break this rule and some even play with their smart phones in class and that makes the teachers discouraging.
The disadvantages of students bringing smart phones to school is obvious. On one hand, smart phones can distract students’ attentions. On other hand, some students may get access for some unhealthy websites, which does harm to their development. What’s bad, some students are likely to compare the brands of their smart phones with their classmates’.
In my opinion, I strong support banning smart phones in schools. Only by this means can you devote more energies to our study and achieve our goals.
第二節 書面表達***滿分25分***
假設你是李華，最近你的英國朋友Tom要來你所在的城市工作，他來信詢問天氣，交通，飲食特點，生活節奏等.請給他回信介紹相關情況。
注意：1.詞數100左右;
2. 可以適當增加細節，以使行文連貫;
3. 考生不得在寫作中提及真實地名。
Dear Tom,
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__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
參考答案
聽力：1—5 BABAC 6—10 BCABA 11—15 ACACA 16—20 BBCBC
閱讀：21-23 DBD 24-27CDAC 28-31CDBC 32-35 BDAC 36-40 BAFGE
完形：41-45 CDABD 46-50 CBABA 51-55 DBACD 56-60 ABBDA
語法填詞：
61. scientific 62. a 63. written 64. was sent 65. and
66. who/ that 67. extremely 68. builders 69. to study 70. their
短文改錯
71.去掉taken後面的 up 72.Therefore 改為However 73. discouraging改為 discouraged 74. is 改為are 75.attentions 改為attention 76 On other hand 改為On the other hand 77. get access for改為 get access to 78. bad改為 worse 79. strong改為 strongly 80. you改為 we
書面表達
Dear Tom,
How is everything going? So delighted am I to learn that you are coming to work in our city.
The weather here is quite good, neither too hot in summer nor too cold in winter. As for the transportation, there are convenient buses and subways, by which you can go around easily. Besides, adequate taxis are also a good choice. We prefer spicy food and get used to drinking hot water. Our life here is a bit busy, and everyone is occupied with their work.
Of course, there may be something that you are not accustomed to when you come here. However, I am sure that you will be able to adjust to the life here soon. Best wishes!
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
聽力材料
Text 1
M: What color do you think is fit for Dad?
W: Of course deep blue. How about having a big birthday party for him this weekend?
M: Good idea. I’ll pay for the jacket first.
Text 2
W: Mr. Smith, I feel the light in my room is turning dark. Could you ask someone come to fix it?
M: No problem, but your rent doesn’t include these fees. You need to pay it by yourself.
Text 3
M: My heart beats like a drum. Could you please call the 911?
W: OK. Do you bring the medicine?
M: It’s my first time feeling like this, and I don’t take any medicine.
Text 4
M: I have finished reading Jean-Christophe ***《約翰•克利斯朵夫》*** yesterday.
W: I just recommended it to you yesterday. You won’t get anything from it, if you read without reflecting. It’s like eating without digesting.
Text 5
W: The next bus is coming in 15 minutes.
M: Let’s take the subway. Though it needs 20-minute-walk to get to the station, it saves time in total.
W: I don’t want to walk. Taking a taxi home is my choice.
Text 6
W: I want to lose weight! I didn’t eat much in this winter, but I have been overweight. Maybe it’s because of the pressure of work.
M: I think for me it’s because of the age.
W: I have a yoga class tomorrow. Do you want to come with me?
M: No, it’s too expensive. I’ve decided to take some exercises on my own.
W: What are you going to do?
M: I plan to run around the track everyday. In the morning I run for an hour, and in the afternoon I run for an hour.
W: It sounds good.
Text 7
M: Hello, Julia, I know a party will begin at midnight. Would you love to go?
W: I’d love to, but my mother has asked me to go home before eight tonight.
M: What a pity! The party is very interesting. Could you have a talk with her?
W: No. I have no choice. My mother is always very strict with me.
M: I know your mom is concerned about your safety, but she’s an open-minded mom. I’m sure she’ll understand.
W: No, I don’t think so.
Text 8
M: Okay, I’ll take it. By the way, do you provide delivery service?
W: Yes, we do. You don’t need to carry the furniture home.
M: Do you charge for delivery?
W: Normally it’s 20 yuan. But since you have spent over 1,500 yuan, we will deliver the furniture for you for free.
M: Very good. Could you deliver it to this address?
W: Sure, please write down your name and your phone number.
M: OK. Can you tell me the delivery time? Will you send it this afternoon?
W: No, but no later than tomorrow.
M: Well, could you send it the day after tomorrow? I’m not at home tomorrow.
W: No problem.
Text 9
W: Do you remember that Jason and his wife are coming for dinner tomorrow night?
M: Oh, I almost forgot it. At what time?
W: Seven o’clock.
M: I guess we should expect them around 8:00 then, eh?
W: They are always late. Ha ha.
M: So, what are you making?
W: I thought I’d make salad and beef and then chocolate cake for dessert.
M: Yum. Chocolate cake sounds good.
W: That reminds me. We have to go to the store tomorrow morning to pick up some groceries.
M: What about tomorrow afternoon?
W: Well, that’s Saturday afternoon. I’m going to a baby shower for Pauline. And don’t forget our boys have a soccer game. You’ll have to send them to school after lunch.
M: What? I was supposed to watch a baseball game at 12:30 with my friends.
W: Sorry, Doug. I have to go to the shower, so I can’t take them. Do you want them to miss their game?
M: Alright. I’ll take them. I guess I can record the game.
W: Good.
Text 10
M: Hello, everyone. Today’s guest is just 14 years old, and he is protecting birds around the world. His name is Dessi Sieburth. His love of birds started when he made his first bird feeder about six years ago. Now, he has his own group called “Protecting Our Birds”. He has been making western bluebird boxes for about four years. Dessi hangs them up in trees and takes them down every week and looks at them to see if the bluebirds are nesting. He does that every year during the summer. He chooses the bluebird because they nest in dead trees, but a lot of dead trees are being cut down. Dessi makes these boxes to take the place of the trees. He does research about birds, runs a website to teach people about birds and how to help them, and builds boxes for birds. Dessi has interviewed biologists, written a lot of articles on birds for local newspaper. Dessi also recently spent 10 days in Alaska with his family where he did research on golden eagles in Denali National Park. So now let’s welcome Dessi Sieburth!
描述高三英語上學期期中試卷
第I卷***選擇題 共100分***
第一部分：聽力***共兩節，滿分30分***
第一節 聽下面5段對話。每段對話後有一個小題，從題中所給的A、B、C三個選項中選出最佳選項。聽完每段對話後，你都有10秒鐘的時間來回答有關小題和閱讀下一小題。每段對話僅讀一遍。
1. What does Mrs. Jones do every day?
A. Play tennis. B. Work overtime. C. Go jogging.
2. What does the apartment lack according to the man?
A. Laundry machines. B. Decorations. C. Bedroom furniture.
3. How many pages has the man written?
A. Two. B. Eight. C. Ten.
4. What will the woman probably do next?
A. Turn left. B. Turn back. C. Park the car.
5. Where does the conversation take place?
A. At a café. B. At a gas station. C. At a parking lot.
第二節 聽下面5段對話或獨白。每段對話或獨白後有幾個小題，從題中所給的A、B、C三個選項中選出最佳選項。聽每段對話或獨白前，你將有時間閱讀各個小題，每小題5秒鐘;聽完後，各小題將給出5秒鐘的作答時間。每段對話或獨白讀兩遍。
聽第6段材料，回答第6、7題。
6. Why won’t the man take Flight F8008?
A. It’s not a direct flight. B. It leaves too early in the morning. C. The tickets are not available.
7. When will the man go to New York?
A. On Wednesday. B. On Tuesday. C. On Monday.
聽第7段材料，回答第8、9題。
8. What is the woman’s attitude towards taking up golf?
A. Careful. B. Negative. C. Confident.
9. According to the woman, why is she considering the sport?
A. To feel young again. B. To have more exercise. C. To spend more time with her husband.
聽第8段材料，回答第10至12題。
10. Where does the man notice the red things first?
A. On the woman’s legs. B. On the woman’s face. C. On the woman’s arms.
11. What might cause the red things?
A. A plant. B. Some food. C. Oily skin.
12. What will the woman probably do next?
A. Go to the drugstore. B. Eat something different. C. Receive hospital treatment.
聽第9段材料，回答第13至16題。
13. What does the man want to get?
A. A crazy haircut. B. A nail special. C. A basic haircut.
14. When does the man get his hair cut?
A. At 3:30. B. At around 3:00. C. At about 4:00.
15. Where does the man live?
A. In New York. B. In Los Angeles. C. In Washington D.C.
16. What does the man do for a living?
A. He works for a newspaper. B. He works as a novelist. C. He works for the government.
聽第10段材料，回答第17至20題。
17. Why was the postage rate high in the early times?
A. Many people were employed to put stamps on envelopes.
B. The post offices had to send many people to collect the postage.
C. The post offices had to send many people to deliver letters.
18. Who was Rowland Hill?
A. A schoolmaster. B. A postman. C. A government official.
19. How can the post office prevent people from reusing the stamps?
A. By coloring them. B. By putting seals on them. C. By collecting them back.
20. When did people first begin to use stamps?
A. In 1919. B. In 1900. C. In 1840.
第二部分 閱讀理解***共兩節，滿分40分***
第一節***共15小題：每小題2分，滿分30分***
閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的四個選項***A、B、C和D***中，選出最佳選項，並在答題卡上將該項塗黑。
A
The Nobel Prize-winning Mexican writer Octavio Paz said, “The art of the festival has been debased***下降*** almost everywhere else, but not in Mexico.” Here are several events that would have made him proud:
Morelia International Film Festival
The Morelia film fest really brings this colonial city to life in mid-October. Created as a platform for documentaries and fiction works, the programming offers an up-close look at Mexican society as seen through the eyes of a new generation of filmmakers. Fashionable bars and sidewalk cafes are buzzing with activity around the main square, where crowds gather nightly for open-air screenings and other cultural events.
Day of the Dead
Each year on November 1st and 2nd, Mexico turns its thoughts to the departed during the Day of the Dead festivities, a colorful tradition deeply rooted in native culture. For Mexicans, death is more a cause for celebration than mourning, and that spirit has been kept very much alive in Pátzcuaro, the Día de Muertos mecca. Prepare yourself to battle large crowds of the living.
Carnival in Veracruz &Mazatlán
Mexico hosts many carnival celebrations every year featuring exciting parades, dance performances, live music and of course, big-time partying. The nine-day event in Veracruz, Mexico’s biggest carnival, usually kicks off in March, right around the same time when festivities get started on the Pacific coast in Mazatlán. You can shake your body with salsa music in Veracruz or the brass band sounds of Mazatlán.
La Morisma
An all-out war erupts on the streets of colonial Zacatecas, usually around late August. OK, well, it’s actually a mock battle with well over 2,000 participants re-enacting battles between the Christians and Moors in old Spain. The faux***假的***soldiers attack one another while accompanied on the streets by bands of musicians.
21. How do the Mexicans feel when the Day of the Dead comes?
A. Calm B. Anxious C. Scared D. Happy
22. What can people enjoy in both Carnival in Veracruz &Mazatlán and La Morisma?
A. Exciting parades B. Dance performances.
C. Live music. D. A mock battle
23. What is the purpose of the text?
A. To tell something about a Nobel Prize-winning writer.
B. To introduce some famous Mexican festivals.
C. To advise readers to join in the Mexican events.
D. To criticize the bad customs of Mexican festivals.
B
One day a professor entered the classroom and asked his students to prepare for a surprise test. They waited anxiously at their desks for the test to begin. The professor handed out the question paper, with the text facing down as usual. Once he handed them all out, he asked his students to turn the page and begin. To everyone's surprise, there were no questions but a black dot in the center of the page. The professor seeing the expression on everyone' face, told them the following, “I want you to write what you see there.”
The students were confused and got started on the inexplicable ***令人不解的*** task.
At the end of the class the professor took all the answer papers and started reading each one of them aloud in front of all the students. All of them with no exceptions, described the black dot, explained its position in the middle of the sheet, imagined what the black dot stood for and so on.
After all had been read, the classroom was silent. The professor began to explain, “I am not going to grade on you this time. I just wanted to give you something to think about. No one wrote about the white part of the paper. Everyone focused on the black dot and the same happens in our lives. We have a white paper to observe and enjoy, but we always focus on the dark spots. Our life is filled with love and care, and we always have reasons to celebrate—nature renewing itself every day, our friends around us, the job that provides our livelihood, the miracles we see every day…”
In fact, we insist on focusing only on the dark spots—the health issues that bother us, the lack of money, the complicated relationship with a family member, the disappointment with a friend, etc. Take your eyes away from the black spots in your life. The dark spots are very small compared to everything we have in our lives, so enjoy each moment that life gives you.
24. Why did the students feel confused about the test?
A. The professor didn’t ask them to prepare for the test.
B. There was totally nothing on the question paper.
C. It was too hard for them to answer the questions.
D. They hadn't seen such an unusual question paper before.
25. Which of the following is NOT mentioned on the students’ answer papers?
A. The meaning of the black dot. B. The description of the black dot.
C. The white part of the paper. D. The position of the black dot.
26. What is the professor’s purpose in giving this test?
A. To show the students how hard the life is. B. To remind the students of the joys in life.
C. To let the students know their shortcomings. D. To encourage the students to study harder.
27. What does the underlined sentence in the last paragraph mean?
A. Don't pay attention to the hardship in life. B. Remove the black spots out of our life.
C. Don't focus on others’ faults but yours. D. Remember you can’t see all the things in life.
C
One of the questions surrounding climate change is how it might affect the food supply for a growing global population. A new study suggests that researchers have been overlooking how two key human responses to climate—how much land people choose to farm, and the number of crops they plant—will affect food production in the future. The new study focused on the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso, an emerging***新興的***global breadbasket***產糧地區***that as of 2013 supplied 10 percent of the world’s soybeans. The researchers used variations in temperature and precipitation***降水***across the state over an eight-year period to estimate the sensitivity of the region’s agricultural production to climate change. Those historical comparisons can help in making predictions about the sensitivity of agriculture to future climate change.
The study found that, if the patterns from 2002 to 2008 hold in the future, an increase in average temperature in Mato Grosso of just 1 degree will lead to a 9 to 13 percent reduction in overall production of soy and corn. “This is worrisome given that the temperature in the study region is predicted to rise by 2 degrees by 2050,” said Avery Cohn, who led the study.
Most studies of this kind look only at the extent to which climate shocks affect crop output. But researchers can miss critical dynamics***動力***that can affect overall output, says Leah VanWey, one of the study’s senior authors. “If you look at output alone, you’re not looking at all of the information because there are economic and social changes going on as well,” said VanWey.
If output decreases, farmers may put less land area into production because it’s not profitable. Farmers may also vary the number of crops they plant in a growing season. Double cropping is common in Mato Grosso. But if the weather is bad, farmers may change their decision to plant a second crop.
28. The value of the new study lies in _________.
A. increasing the number of crops people plant
B. focusing on an emerging global breadbasket
C. making predictions about human responses to climate change
D. controlling people’s choice of their farming area and crop numbers
29. According to Avery Cohn, by 2050, the overall production of soy and corn will _________.
A. remain almost unchanged B. decrease by more than 9%
C. increase by from 9% to 13% D. decrease by more than 18%
30. What can we know about the similar studies mentioned in paragraph 3?
A. They can’t provide exact information to farmers.
B. They don’t take into consideration some key factors.
C. Their discouraging results largely affect overall crop output.
D. They pay too much attention to economic and social changes.
31. What is the last paragraph mainly about?
A. Farmers’ possible reactions to climate shocks.
B. Possible climate change in Mato Grosso.
C. The benefits of double cropping in Mato Grosso.
D. Farmers’ decision on planting crops in the future.
D
It is believed that some of animals think a great deal. Many of them are like children in their sports. Some birds are very lively in their sports; and the same is true with some insects. The ants, hardworking as they are, have their times for play. They run races; they wrestle; and sometimes they have mock fights together. Very busy must be their thoughts while engaged in these sports.
Animals think much while building their houses. The bird searches for what it can use in building its nest, and in doing this it thinks. The beavers think as they build their dams and their houses. They think in getting their materials, and also in arranging them, and in plastering them together with mud. Some spiders build houses which could scarcely have been made except by some thinking creature.
As animals think, they learn. Some learn more than others. The parrot learns to talk, though in some other respects it is quite stupid. The mocking bird learns to imitate a great many different sounds. The shepherd dog does not know as much about most things as some other dogs, and yet he understands very well how to take care of sheep.
Though animals think and learn, they do not make any real improvement in their ways of doing things, as men do. Each kind of bird has its own way of building a nest, and it is always the same way. They have no new fashions, and learn none from each other.
It is plain that, while animals learn about things by their senses as we do, they do not think nearly as much about what they learn, and this is the reason why they do not improve more rapidly. Even the wisest of them, as the elephant and the dog, do not think very much about what they see and hear. Nor is this all. There are some things that we understand, but about which animals know nothing. They have no knowledge of anything that happens outside of their own observation. Their minds are so much unlike ours that they do not know the difference between right and wrong.
32. Why does the author mention that some birds and insects are very lively in their sports?
A. To illustrate that some animals probably think in the sports.
B. To tell us that some birds and insects are more lively than others.
C. To show us that ants are the cleverest insects in the animal kingdom.
D. To attract readers by introducing some interesting facts about animals.
33. “Animals think much while building their houses” because ________.
A. they have to communicate with each other in getting their material
B. they have to calculate something to arrange all the material
C. no animals have a must to build a “house” except some thinking creatures
D. it is unimaginable to build “houses” without thinking work involved
34. The underlined word "plain" in Paragraph 5 can be replaced by ______.
A. flat B. clear C. vital D. reasonable
35. The author will probably agree that ________.
A. animals can’t think as a matter of fact
B. animals can’t really learn to do something
C. animals can think and learn but limitedly
D. each kind of animal has their own language
第二節 ***共5小題;每小題2分，滿分10分***
根據短文內容，從短文後的選項中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項。選項中有兩項為多餘選項。
If you stayed up or had a bad night of sleep last night, you know it’s difficult to stay awake in class today. Your teacher’s voice might begin to sound like a lullaby***催眠曲***. 36 To keep yourself awake, some tips are worth trying in class.
Sit in the front of the room. Why? 37 Besides, it’ll be easier to pay attention and participate when you’re in the front. You’ll also be near the people who are more likely to participate, and the sound of their voices might keep you awake.
38 Ask and answer questions and pay attention to the lecture. This will help if you’re tired or discouraged by the content of the lecture, because you can ask your teacher questions to get to the bottom of the problems. Talking will also keep you engaged and alert. It might be helpful to make a goal for yourself to answer or ask at least 3 questions per class. 39 For example, you might say “I didn’t understand the last part of the proof. Could you explain it again in more detail?”
Listen actively to the lesson. Active listening is a great way to force yourself to stay awake because it requires engagement of your mind as well as your body. 40 To effectively listen to your teacher, you should try to maintain eye contact, face the speaker, pay close attention to what the speaker is saying and ask questions during a pause in the lecture.
A. Participate in class activities.
B. Develop interest in the subject.
C. If so, classrooms can be boring because you’re tired.
D. Keep silent all the time and try to catch as much information as possible.
E. To avoid annoying your teacher you should try to keep your questions on topic.
F. You’ll be more motivated to stay awake if you know that the teacher can see you easily.
G. Practicing active listening can help you keep your eyes open for the length of the lesson.
第三部分 語言知識運用***共兩節，滿分45分***
第一節 完形填空***共20小題;每小題1.5分，滿分30分***
閱讀下面的短文，從短文後各題所給的A、B、C和D四個選項中，選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項，並在答題卡上將該項塗黑。
I, a postman, married Kathy twenty-eight years ago. Our marriage life was filled with quarrels, swearing, throwing pots…—it was too much like 41 . So I had an idea that our time as husband and 42 was about up but I didn’t expect it would 43 with a fight.
We were 44 at home one evening after tea, one at each end of the table. I was 45 a book, and Kathy just sat there. 46 she said, “I do love you, Harry.” I was still in the book and said 47 .
Then, “Harry, look at me.” My 48 came up, smiled and went down again to my reading. Maybe I was in the wrong, and should have said something, 49 the book was too good.
“I’m sure all that reading’s bad 50 your eyes,” she commented. I went on reading, not looking up. She added, “My dad used to say that only fools read books.”
The words 51 me and I couldn’t resist replying, “He only said that because he didn’t know how to read. He was 52 .”
Kathy never read books. She hated 53 like poison. She sneered***冷笑***, “No need to be jealous of you. We’ve got more sense, and too much to do.”
Then I was upset, but in a 54 way, “Let me read, anyway, won’t you? It’s an interesting book, and I’m tired.”
She 55 out loud, “Tired? You ought to do some real work for a change instead of 56 the streets with that stupid post-bag.” She snatched the book out of my 57 and screamed, “Nothing but books, books, books,” throwing the book into the fire.
This really 58 me, so I slapped***掌摑*** her across the face, not very hard but I did.
One day, a month after 59 the book, I came back from work and found a note waiting for me, “I am going away and not coming back.”
We 60 six years after we married.
41. A. living B. fighting C. complaining D. suffering
42. A. wife B. friend C. companion D. partner
43. A. begin B. go C. end D. come
44. A. sitting B. standing C. playing D. working
45. A. writing B. editing C. reviewing D. reading
46. A. Humorously B. Immediately C. Suddenly D. Hopelessly
47. A. anything B. nothing C. something D. none
48. A. face B. patience C. anger D. courage
49. A. for B. but C. as D. though
50. A. in B. to C. for D. at
51. A. scared B. hurt C. moved D. surprised
52. A. foolish B. stupid C. mistaken D. jealous
53. A. me B. it C. them D. herself
54. A. mild B. secret C. normal D. practical
55. A. cried B. shouted C. spoke D. laughed
56. A. cleaning B. walking C. crossing D. running
57. A. pocket B. room C. hand D. chair
58. A. terrified B. teased C. amused D. annoyed
59. A. reading B. snatching C. throwing D. burning
60. A. broke up B. got up C. gave up D. blew up
第II卷***非選擇題 共50分***
注意：將答案寫在答題卡上。寫在本試卷上無效。
第二節***共10小題：每小題1.5分，滿分15分***
閱讀下面材料，在空白處填入適當的內容***1個單詞***或括號內單詞的正確形式。
On May 18, it was announced that China had achieved success in drilling fire ice, a frozen 61. ***mix*** of water and natural gas, from the South China Sea. 62. ***official*** known as methane hydrates***甲烷水合物***, fire ice produces a high amount of energy when 63. ***burn*** and its chemical reaction produces nothing but dioxide and water.
Fire ice, both clean and energy-intensive, 64. ***consider*** the fuel of the future. Many countries, including the United States and Japan, have long been conducting research on fire ice, but extracting***提取***it from the bottom of the sea has been a common problem 65. ***trouble*** all of them. But, the Chinese team succeeded in drilling fire ice for nearly eight successive days, 66. is a big breakthrough.
However, it is too early 67. ***say*** a new energy source has been found. The world’s total fire ice reserve is about 21,000 trillion cubic meters, which, if extracted, could meet the world's energy need
68. 1,000 years. But the successful test drilling of fire ice does not mean it can be extracted for 69. ***industry*** use. China has to solve many problems before it can use fire ice as a source of energy.
It's thought that only by 2025 at 70. earliest might people be able to look at realistic commercial options.
第四部分 寫作 ***本部分共兩節，滿分35分。***
第一節 短文改錯***共10小題;每小題1分，滿分10分***
假定英語課上老師要求同桌之間交換修改作文，請你修改你同桌寫的以下作文。文中共有10處語言錯誤，每句中最多有兩處。每處錯誤僅涉及一個單詞的增加、刪除或修改。
增加：在缺詞處加一個漏字元號***∧***，並在其下面寫出該加的詞。
刪除：把多餘的詞用斜線***\***劃掉。
修改：在錯的詞下畫一橫線，並在該詞下面寫出修改後的詞。
注意：1.每處錯誤及其修改均僅限一詞;
2.只允許修改10處，多者***從第11處起***不計分。
I do well in school, so people think I am smart. And it’s not true. In fact, three year ago I struggled in Grade 9. Later, I decide to get serious about school, so I made a few changes. First, I decided I would become interesting in whatever was being taught, regardless of that what other people thought. I also made up my mind to work hardly every day. After carry out these changes, I became active participant in classroom discussions. Then my test scores began to rise. How exciting! It seems to myself that being smart is simply a matter for making efforts and being interested.
第二節 書面表達***滿分25分***
假如你是一名學生會主席， 你校學生會要組織一次戶外活動，現在請你根據以下內容以學生會的名義寫份書面通知，字數100詞左右。
主要內容：
為了放鬆自己，走進大自然，我們決定去附近的農場採摘臍橙***navel orange***。歡迎踴躍參加。
時間：下週日上午：8：00——11：00. 下週五下午5：00前到辦公室報名。
要求：穿戴合適，如帽子，手套等
釋出時間：11月8日。
注意：
1. 可以適當增加細節，以使行文連貫;
2. 開頭和結尾已給出，不計入總次數。
Notice
November 8
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The Students’ Union
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Notice
November 8
In order to relax ourselves and get close to nature, we have decided to go to the farm nearby to pick navel oranges from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. next Sunday. All the students are welcome to take an active part in the activity.
Those who would like to go are requested to sign up your names in the office before 5:00 p.m. next Friday. It is recommended that you prepare suitable clothes and shoes. In addition, please remember to wear a hat and a pair of gloves in case the branches will hurt you.
We hope all the participants will have a good time in the activity.
The Students’ Union
Text 1
M: Mrs. Jones, you are looking terrific. Do you often work out?
W: Yes, I do. I am on diet to keep in shape and I jog every morning and play tennis every Saturday afternoon. ***1***
Text 2
W: Please look at these: the washing machine, the dryer and the rest of the furniture in the living room and bedroom.
M: I like your apartment but it still needs some work. Now all you need are some plants and pictures to put up on the wall. ***2***
Text 3
M: I finally finished my essay. Are you done?
W: Almost. I have eight pages written. Mrs. Johnson said it has to be ten, right?
M: Yes, she did. ***3*** You’re almost there! Let me know if I can help.
Text 4
W: I don’t see any parking spots. Should I turn back here?
M: This is a one-way street, so you’ll have to turn left instead. ***4*** We can drive around and keep looking. We might have to park a couple of blocks away.
Text 5
W: I’d like to put $10 of gas in my car. ***5*** I’d also like to buy this soda and candy bar, please.
M: No problem, ma’am. Is there anything else I can get you?
W: No, that’s it. Have a wonderful day!
Text 6
W: Good morning, this is Air China. What can I do for you?
M: Yes, I’d like to make a reservation for a flight to New York on Monday. ***7***
W: We have Flight F8008 on Monday. Just a moment, please. Let me check whether there are seats available…I’m sorry, but Flight F8008 is all booked up. ***6***
M: Is there another choice?
W: The next available flight leaves at 9:00 a.m. this Tuesday. Shall I book you a seat on that flight?
M: Uh...is it a direct flight?
W: No, but there is a direct flight on Wednesday. Do you want to book a first class ticket or an economy class ticket? ***7***
M: I’d prefer a first class ticket. ***7*** What’s the fare?
W: One-way is $856.
M: OK, I’ll take one.
W: Here is your change.
Text 7 ***第8題為推斷題***
W: My husband is trying to get me into the game of golf, but I’m not sure if I want to take up something new at my age.
M: It’s a great way to get out into the sun and get some exercise.
W: I do like the idea of having a hobby that we both share and having some wonderful time together. ***9*** I’m just a little worried about how expensive it will be, though.
M: In fact, there are many public courses nowadays that are very cheap. There are also a lot of smaller courses that are more suitable for beginners.
W: Good. I’ve signed up for lessons, so we’ll see how that goes first.
Text 8
M: What’s with all the little red things all over your arms, Lauren? ***10*** It looks like you have some sort of disease.
W: Oh, I know! They’re so disgusting. I hate them! And they’re not just there, they’re everywhere! Look at my legs. They are also there. I must be allergic to something.
M: At least you don’t have them on your face.
W: So, what do you think I should do? I went to the drugstore, and they gave me some medicine, but it doesn’t seem to be working.
M: You are allergic to something? I have known you for years, and you never said anything to me about that.
W: Well, but what else could it be? I mean, I haven’t eaten anything different lately.
M: Maybe it was something you touched. ***11*** What did you do this weekend?
W: I went for a hike up on Snake Mountain. ***11***
M: Snake Mountain? No wonder! That place has poisonous plants growing everywhere! ***11***
W: Oh, my God. I never thought of that. Maybe I should go to see a doctor right now. ***12***
Text 9
M: Hi, there. I was wondering if you had any openings in the next half hour or so. I’d like to get my hair cut. ***13***
W: Certainly. Let me see…you know what? One of our customers just canceled, so we can fit you in right now, if you’d like.
M: Great. All the other hair stylists in this mall are booked up until four, and I don’t have that much time.
W: Now, what can I do for you? A little off the top?
M: Yeah. Maybe just take off half of an inch. Nothing too crazy...
W: OK. Would you like me to wash your hair first, or would you prefer one of the nail specials, perhaps?
M: No, just the basics, please. ***13*** It’s three now, and I need to be out of here in half an hour. ***14***
W: So, are you from around here? ***15***
M: I am, actually, although I don’t live here anymore. ***15*** I’m just visiting my folks for a couple of weeks, and then I will head back to New York. ***15***
W: Oh, really? What do you do there? ***16***
M: I work for The New York Times. ***16***
W: Cool. You must be writing a lot about the new government, I bet.
M: Well, I’m heading to Washington D.C. to do a story on exactly that.
W: Well, next time you’re in Los Angeles, come back for a visit.
M: I will do.
Text 10
When you send a letter or a postcard, you have to put stamps on the envelope or on the card. When did people first begin to use stamps? Who was the first to think of this idea? In the early
19th century, people did not use stamps. They had to pay postage when they received letters. They were unhappy about this, especially when they paid for a letter which they did not wish to
receive at all. The postage rate was high at that time, because the post offices had to send many people to collect the postage. ***17*** Rowland Hill, a schoolmaster in England, thought it would
be much easier for people to use stamps. ***18*** They could go to the nearby post office to buy stamps and put them on envelopes before they sent the letters. The post office could simply put
seals on the stamps so that people could not use the stamps again. ***19*** In this way, the post office did not need to send postmen to collect postage. It only needed to send fewer postmen to
deliver letters. This was a good idea and the government finally accepted it. On May 6th, 1840, the post offices throughout England began to sell stamps — “One Penny” black stamps and “Two
Pence” blue stamps. ***20***
高三年級英語上學期期中試卷
第I卷***共100分***
第一部分：聽力***共兩節，滿分30分***
第一節***共5小題;每小題1. 5分，滿分7. 5分***
聽下面 5 段對話。每段對話後有一個小題，從題中所給的 A、B、C 三個選項中選出最佳選項，並標在試卷的相應位置。聽完每段對話後，你都有 10 秒鐘的時間來回答有關小題和閱讀下一小題。每段對話僅讀一遍。
1. Which team lost the basketball match?
A. Class One. B. Class Two. C. Class Three.
2. How does the woman keep slim?
A. By going on a diet.
B. By eating fruit and vegetables.
C. By doing physical exercise.
3. What does the man think of the lecture?
A. It was interesting and easy to follow.
B. It was far beyond his understanding.
C. It was as difficult as he had expected.
4. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Teacher and student. B. Boss and secretary. C. Husband and wife.
5. Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. In a store. B. In an office. C. In a bank.
第二節***共 15 小題;每小題 1.5 分，滿分 22.5 分***
聽下面 5 段對話或獨白。每段對話或獨白後有幾個小題，從每題所給的 A,B,C 三個選項中選出最佳選項，並標在試卷的相應位置。聽每段對話或獨白前，你將有時間閱讀各個小題，每小題 5 秒鐘;聽完後，各小題將給出 5 秒鐘的作答時間。每段對話或獨白讀兩遍。請聽第 6 段材料，回答第 6 至 7 題。
6. What do we know about the woman?
A. She doesn’t like her job.
B. She works long hours each day.[
C. She thinks her job is too difficult.
7. What does the man advise the woman to do?
A. Find another job.
B. Spend less time on her work.
C. Have a talk with her boss.
請聽第 7 段材料，回答第 8 至 10 題。
8. What does the restaurant require its guests to wear?
A. A coat B. A necklace. C. A jacket and a tie.
9. How many persons will be there for the conference?
A. 15. B. 20. C. 50.
10. What time will the conference begin at last?
A. At 9:00 a. m. B. At 9:30 a. m. C. At 10:00 a. m.
請聽第 8 段材料，回答第 11 至 13 題。
11. How long is the lease ***租約*** ?
A. Six months. B. A year. C. More than a year.
12. What can the woman do when she moves out?
A. Get the de posit back. B. Return the lease. C. Keep her stuff in.
13. When can the woman move in?
A. Today. B. This weekend. C. Tomorrow
請聽第 9 段材料，回答第 14 至 17 題。
14. What is the maximum number of people who can join the tour!
A. Thirteen. B. Fifteen. C. Sixteen
15. Which month is it probably now?
A. March. B. April. C. June.
16. What activity has no extra cost?
A. Going to a reptile park. B. Going on a fishing trip. C. Having a bushwalk.
17. What does the man prefer to do?
A. Play table tennis. B. Go bowling. C. Play badminton.
請聽第 10 段材料，回答第 18 至 20 題。
18. Where will the matches be played this season?
A. At Royal Park. B. At King's Park. C. At Gold Park.
19. When will the seniors play the matches?
A. On Saturday afternoons. B. On Saturday mornings. C. On Wednesday afternoons.
20. What is Jason?
A. The new president. B. The new accountant. C. The head coach.
第二部分：閱讀理解***共兩節，滿分40分***
第一節***共15小題;每小題2分，滿分30分***
閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的四個選項***A、B、C和D***中，選出最佳選項，並在答題卡上將該項塗黑。
A
A young man wandered through the desert for forty days until he reached a beautiful castle at the top of a mountain. There lived the sage***聖人*** that he was looking for.
With considerable patience, the sage listened attentively to the reason for the boy’s visit, but told him that at that moment he did not have time to explain to him the secret of happiness.
He suggested that the young man take a walk around his palace and come back in two hours’ time. “However, I want to ask you a favor,” he added, banding the boy a teaspoon, in which he poured two drops of oil. “While you walk, carry this spoon and don’t let the oil spill.”
The young man began to climb up and down the palace staircases, always keeping his eyes fixed on the spoon. At the end of two hours he returned to the presence of the wise man.
“So,” asked the sage, “did you see the Persian tapestries***掛毯***hanging in my dining room? Did you see the fantastic garden that the Master of Gardeners spent ten years in creating?”
Embarrassed, the young man admitted that he had seen nothing.
“So, go back and see the wonders of my world,” said the wise man. “You can’t trust a man if you don’t know his house.”
Now more at ease, the young man took the spoon and wandered again through the palace, this time paying attention to all the works of art that hung from the ceilings and walls. He saw the gardens, the mountains all around the palace, and the delicacy of the flowers. Returning to the sage, he reported in detail what he had seen.
“But where are the two drops of oil that I entrusted to you?” asked the Sage.
Looking down at the spoon, the young man realized that he had spilled the oil.
“Well, that is the only advice I have to give you,” said the sage. “The secret of happiness lies in looking at all the wonders of the world and never forgetting the two drops of oil in the spoon.”
21. Which of the following statements is wrong?
A. The sage listened to the young man with patience
B. The young man made it as the sage had expected
C. During his s econd round of wandering, the young man appreciated the wonders of the castle
D. The young man was too concerned about the oil when he first went around the castle
22. Why did the sage ask the young man to go around his castle with a spoon of two drops of oil?
A. Because he wanted to find out whether the young man was perseverant***堅持不懈的***in
accomplishing his goals.
B. Because he intended to let the young man know that happiness came at a price.
C. Because he wanted to help the young man to uncover the secret of happiness in an indirect way.
D. Because he wanted to let the young man trust him.
23. What can we learn from the story?
A. Real happiness consists in enjoying our rights and meanwhile fulfilling our duties.
B. We can’t trust a man unless we get familiar with his house.
C. The search for the secret of happiness demands our devotion.
D. It’s not easy to keep balance between enjoyment and commitment
B
The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards are among the most famous awards for student achievement in the literary and visual arts. Past winners include such short story masters as Donald Barthelme, Joyce Carol Oates, and Stephen King.
The contest offers several categories connected with short story writers: short story, flash fiction, science fiction, humor, and writing portfolio ***檔案袋*** ***graduating seniors only***.
Who can enter? The contest is open to students in grades 7-12 ***including homeschoolers*** in the U.S., Canada, or American schools abroad.
What do winners receive? The contest offers a variety of scholarships ***some as high as $10, 000*** and cash awards ***some as high as $1, 000*** at both the regional level and the national level. Winners may also receive certificates of recognition and opportunities for publication.
How are entries judged? The awards cite three judgin g criteria***標準***: “Originality, technical skill, and the emergence ***呈現*** of a personal vision or voice.” Be sure to read past winners to get an idea of what’s been successful. The judges change every year, but they always include people who are highly accomplished in their field.
When is the deadline? Competition guidelines are updated in September, and submissions***提交****** are usually accepted from September through early January. Regional Gold Key winners will automatically advance to the national competition.
How do I enter? All students begin by entering a regional competition based on their ZIP code. See the guidelines for additional information.
24. Donald Barthelme, Joyce Carol Oates, and Stephen King are mentioned to show that .
A. many famous writers and artists enter the competition
B. awards will be given to many different kinds of writing
C. the award winners would become successful in the future
D. the competition has not been very popular among students
25. can enter the competition.
A. Students all over the world B. A student in an American school in China
C. An American college student D. A student in a Canadian school in Africa
26. The underlined word “cite” in Paragraph 4 most probably means “ ”.
A. follow B. improve C. neglect D. decide
27. According to the passage which of the following is true?
A. All the winners’ writing will surely be published.
B. Students can directly enter the national competition.
C. The competition is open for entries all the year round.
D. Reading past winners can help know what is appreciated.
C
With child behavior, there is almost much more than it meets the eye. Because it occurs at so many different levels, child behavior that seems simple at one level can often be much more complex and meaningful at another.
For instance, a little child’s pattern of getting into cupboards, drawers and closed rooms, even after being told not to, is easily considered as bad behavior. When viewed at that level, the pattern is unacceptable and could lead to punishment. But it can be viewed at a more complex and meaningful level, namely child exploration. If a child regularly experiences an angry parent who seems determined to prevent any exploratory activities, the child will decide to continue to achieve future discoveries. When parents view this behavior as born out of natural curiosity rather than simple opposition, they are more likely to accept and appropriately monitor it. Although it may lead to warning responses to ensure the child’s safety, it is less likely to lead to punishment.
There are countless other examples. Holding a goldfish outside its bowl is foolish at one level but also can be seen as a young child’s attempt to express physical affection for a pet. Spending time with friends rather than family is selfish at one level but also indicates a teen’s need for independence.
The point here is that child behavior is often exhibited in simple forms that can be oppositional***對抗的***, selfish or generally unacceptable if viewed only at that basic level. However, when viewed at a more meaningful level, the same apparently simple behavior can be seen as something larger and potentially more adaptive. This doesn’t mean the behavior should be ignored, especially if it is inappropriate. But looking at the bigger picture of a child’s behavior, adults might gain a fuller understanding of what they’re dealing with, which can create more flexibility***靈活性*** in how they respond.
28. According to Paragraph 1, we can know that child behavior ________.
A. occurs at different levels B. is very changeable
C. is inacceptable D. is fully understood by adults
29. The examples in the Paragraph 2 mainly shows that ________.
A. parents should properly punish child behavior
B. there are different attitudes to child behavior
C. children’s behavior shows their interests
D. parents should keep their children’s safety in mind
30. It can be inferred from Paragraph 3 that ________ .
A. child behavior reflects a child’s need
B. children spending time with friends show their selfishness
C. what a child does can mean differently when seen from different aspects
D. children tend to do something to show their dependence to their parents
31. What does the writer suggest parents should do with a child’s behavior?
A. Have a positive attitude towards it. B. Ignore the improper behavior.
C. View it at the basic level. D. Watch over it from head to foot.
D
Carri Kessler and her husband Will named their daughter Ottilie after a friend from the U. K, who helped them a lot. However, right after their baby girl was born, the couple noticed a big problem. “No one could remember her name and no one could pronounce it. We’re going to keep having to introduce her!” Kessler told Today.
The situation then grew worse as Kessler’s grandmother admitted to sticking Post-It notes around the house to help remind her of Ot tilie’s name which can be pronounced either Ott-ill-ee or Oh-TEEL-ya. Three months after Ottilie was born, the Kesslers have decided to legally change their daughter’s name. The couple came up with two possible names. They then settled on Margot after talking to a name expert.
The Kesslers’ situation is not uncommon as an increasing number of parents experience the same as the Kesslers. According to Baby Center Canada, 11% of its users wish they could change their children’s names due to being over popular, mispronounced or simply unfitting. Parents care a lot more and think a lot more about names now than their parents.
To deal with this, a number of name experts now offer services to help parents choose the right name. Couples have also sought help from the Internet to choose their baby’name. However, parents can change their child’s name in the event that they regret their choice. In Canada, the rules vary in each province. For instance, in Ontario, the child must have lived in the province for the past 12 months, or since birth if under the age of one. Each of the child’s legal guardians ***監護人*** must also give permission.
32. Why did Kessler and her husband name their daughter Ottilie?
A. It was very special and unusual. B. It was at the request at their mother.
C. It was recommended by a name expert. D. It could remind them of their British friend.
33. What’s the function of the example about the Kesslers?
A. To ask for advice on their situation.
B. To introduce the topic of the text.
C. To show the background of the text.
D. To stress the importance of a suitable name.
34. What can we learn from the third paragraph?
A. The Kessler’s experience is no exception.
B. Unfitness is the main reason for changing names.
C. 11% of Canadians are unsatisfied with their babies’names.
D. Parents always pay more attention to children’s names.
35. What is the main idea of the text?
A. Rules for name change. B. Ways to name babies.
C. Baby name regret. D. A couple’s anxiety.
第二節***共 5 小題;每小題 2 分，滿分 10 分***
根據短文內容，從短文後的選項中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項。選項中有兩項為多餘選項。
It can be definitely terrifying to fall through ice on a frozen lake. ___36___In fact, there is more time to help you survive than you think.
As you first hit t he freezing water, you will almost breathe quickly at once. Remember to get control of your breathing and not to move around. ___37___This means that it takes about one minute to gain control of your breathing ,ten minutes to move before you get too cold. The final one is to remind you that it will take one hour before you become unconscious.
Take that first minute and fully focus on your breathing. Slow it down, and then look around to see if you can locate the thickest area of ice. When you locate the ice, stretch your arms over the surface, and then begin to flutter-kick***上下打水***until your body becomes horizontal***水平的*** with the surface. ___38___.
It is possible that you can live for several hours after passing out***昏倒***. This, however, does require some planning. You only have about 10 minutes before your muscles and nerves become too cold to work. Besides, what if you feel too weak to go on and you cannot get out?___39___The point is to encourage your coat to freeze to the ice, so that if you lose consciousness, you will keep your head out of ice.
___40___.
A. Remember that you should always stay off ice that’s only 3 inches.
B. Place your arms over the surface of the ice and remain still.
C.It can help to remember the “1-10-1 principle”.
D.However, if you remain calm, it can save your life.
E.Remove any clothing or heavy objects that are weighting you down.
F.Thus you will remain visible for rescue, even if you pass out.
G.Kick hard and use your arms and hands to climb out of the water.
第三部分 語言知識運用***共兩節，滿分45分***
第一節 完形填空***共20小題;每小題1.5分，滿分30分***閱讀下面短文，從短文後各題所給的四個選項***A、B、C和D***中，選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項，並在答題卡上將該項塗黑。
After studying Mandarin ***普通話***at a University in London, I decided to further develop my language skills in Beijing. My choice of _41_ was The Hutong School.
The Hutong School not only _42_ language classes but also helps with accommodation, visa, and anything you could _43_ need help with. They also organize _44_ events，which is nice when living somewhere you don’t actually _45_ anyone.
After a 10-hour flight，I _46_ early in the morning. I _47_ up my suitcase, made my way to the exit and met the Hutong School representative. He took me to my _48_, which was located in Dongzhimen, a really nice and _49_ location, only 2 stops to Tiananmen Square. However, the apartment was not quite as “nice” as _50_ on the website. And I just had two _51_: a German guy who would be there for four months learning _52_, and a Spanish guy who works for The Hutong School.
After _53_ in, the representative took me to _54_ with the local police, which you need to do as a “resident”. Then, he took me to The Hutong School to _55_ a level assessment, arrange my _56_ and take me to meet my teachers.
The school is, well, _57_ of what one would expect or is implied by the _58_ not actually located in the Hutongs, but located on the 15th floor of a skyscraper. Obviously it was less charming but it did _59_ for great views.
There, I had a 2-hour private class every day and my teachers were just lovely. Being in China and constantly being completely _60_ in Chinese improved my Mandarin so much.
41. A. agency B. office C. institute D. class
42. A. serves B. designs C. operates D. offers
43. A. possibly B. frequently C. naturally D. hardly
44. A. cultural B. academic C. social D. financial
45. A. meet B. know C. like D. recognize
46. A. stopped B. arrived C. rested D. waited
47. A. put B. caught C. lifted D. picked
48. A. office B. school C. apartment D. station
49. A. quiet B. plain C. cheap D. central
50. A. presented B. explored C. sought D. painted
51. A. teachers B. roommates C. customers D. classmates
52. A. Chinese B. Germany C. English D. Spanish
53. A. bringing B. joining C. settling D. taking
54. A. register B. associate C. negotiate D. connect
55. A. study B. pay C. adapt D. get
56. A. party B. schedule C. tour D. report
57. A. on the whole B. by the way C. as a result D. on the contrary
58. A. name B. representative C. nature D. teacher
59. A. take B. look C. make D. long
60. A. lost B. involved C. stuck D. interested
第Ⅱ卷
第二節：語法填空***共 10 題，每題 1.5 分，共 15 分***
Sweden, one of the world’s most advanced countries, has started to introduce a six-hour work day for its employees. Around the country, companies are making this change in order to make workers more productive and 61 ***happy***. At the same time breaks and meetings 62 ***keep*** to a minimum at work, so that workers can concentrate 63 their job and not get distracted.
Labour experts say that the traditional eight-hour work day is very hard to endure. Workers cannot 64 ***complete*** focus on their job for such a long period of time. On the other hand many workers have a hard time 65 ***g o*** through their private life after a hard day at work. Health experts say, that after six hours of focused work, people still have enough energy 66 ***do*** things at home.
The change comes at a time 67 many employees around the world work 50 to 60 hours and more a week. Some of them are in danger of burning out after a certain time. Working long hours 68 ***raise*** the danger of heart attacks, strokes and other 69 ***ill***. 70 Swedish model hopes for workers to be able to work through to a higher age and not retire 65.
第四部分 寫作***共兩節，滿分35分***
第一節：短文改錯***共10小題：每小題1分，滿分10分***
Dear Nattawa,
I’m going to enjoy a tour in Thailand during my winter holidays for my family. The good news is that I have successful booked the air ticket to Thailand. So out of my expectation, when I visit the Thailand Train Ticket trying to book the train tickets, a notice caught my attention. The notice said that all the tickets had fully booked from January 20 to February 28. Now I’m writing to you asked for help. I wonder that whether you are kind enough to tell me how we can rent the vehicle in Thailand in order to ensure a self-driving travel. Surely, I’ll appreciate it very much if they can be our guide.
Looking forward to your early reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二節 書面表達***滿分25分***
假設你是李華，你所在的班級決定成立“英美電影俱樂部”。請你給你校的外教John寫封信，邀請他加入該俱樂部，要點如下：
1. 成立俱樂部的目的;
2. 活動時間、地點和內容;
3. 邀請加入並聘為顧 問***counselor***。
注意：1.詞數100左右;
2.可以適當增加細節，以使行文連貫。
Dear John,
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Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
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Dear John,
To arouse our interest in English learning and provide a p latform for us to learn about English culture through movie watching, our class has decided to set up English Movie Club.
We’ll gather in our classroom after school every Saturday, when a variety of activities will be organized, such as watching English movies, wri ting movie reviews, discussing movies and so on.
On behalf of our class, I’m much honored to warmly invite you to join us and be our counselor. I firmly believe that your appearance in our club will definitely inspire us all to know more about English culture and become more interested in learning and using English and therefore work harder at English. We’ll be expecting you in our class at 5:00 pm this Saturday. Thank you.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第一學期高三級英語期中考試