第一學期英語期中考試試題
多英語的試卷雖然很多題，但是也是我們提升成績的好機會哦，小編爲大家帶來一份高三英語，希望大家來參考吧
高三英語上冊期中試題
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. Why does the woman ask the man to come?
A. She feels cold.
B. She wants to order some food.
C. Something is wrong with the soup.
2. Who will probably hold a party?
A. The woman's friend. B. The man. C. The man's friend.
3. What does the woman mean?
A. The man should buy the suit.
B. The man should change his job.
C. The color of the suit is not suitable.
4. What are the speakers doing?
A. Enjoying their honeymoon.
B. Attending a wedding.
C. Seeing a movie.
5. What does Maria think of studying English abroad?
A. Useful and necessary. B. Useful but expensive. C. Useless and expensive.
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。
聽下面一段對話，回答第6和第7兩個小題。
6. What was the robber like?
A. Dark skin and long black hair.
B. Dark skin and short brown hair.
C. Brown skin and short black hair.
doe s the woman remember about the robber's clothing?
A. His T-shirt's color. B. His trousers' style. C. His jeans' color.
聽下面一段對話，回答第8,9兩個小題。
8. Where is Julia Swan?
A. In Shanghai. B. In New York. C. In California.
did Julia ask the speakers to do?
A. Attend her art lesson.
B. Work at Fudan University.
C. Visit her when they're free.
聽下面一段對話，回答第10至第12三個小題。
10. What’s wrong with the man's camera?
A. Its battery runs out very quickly.
B. Its button doesn't work properly.
C. Its screen always goes black.
11. How long has the man had the camera?
A. A week. B. Half a month. C. A month.
12. What is the woman's attitude?
A. Impatient. B. Sincere. C. Rude.
聽下面一段對話，回答第13至第16四個小題。
13. What kind of flowers does the man order?
A. A dozen red carnations.
B. A dozen yellow carnations.
C. A dozen pink roses.
14. Where should the flowers be sent?
A. No.84, WM Street. B. No. 48, MW Road. C. No.84, MW Street.
15. What does the man require the woman to do at last?
A. Call him to confirm the information.
B. Call before delivering the flowers.
C. Help him write a letter.
16. What can we learn from the conversation?
A. The flowers are for the man's mom.
B. The man will pay for the flowers in cash.
C. The flowers will be delivered to the man's home.
聽下面一段獨白，回答第17至第20四個小題。
17. Where will the recycling campaign be held?
A a school. B. In a radio station. C. In a recycling center.
18. When will the recycling campaign begin?
A. At 8:00 am on July 8th.
B. At 10:00 am on July 10th.
C. At 10:00 am on July 18th.
19. Why does the speaker ask the listeners to bring cans?
A. To use them to play games.
B. To put them in the special recycling bins.
C. To learn how to sort household rubbish.
20. How can the listeners know more about the recycling campaign?
A. By making a call. B. By listening to the radio. C. By reading the newspapers.
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
It strikes fear into the hearts of most business owners, but the weak economy does not scare Nancy Mac Mullen, a shoemaker on the island. A look around her Oak Bluffs workshop will tell you why: it is overrun these days with queued shoes.
Ms. Mac Mullen, 56, is operating a two-week waiting list before she even gets a look at your footwear. Same goes for jackets, luggage sets and golf bags. “People are fixing things rather than buying new stuff,” she said. “Yeah business is going well.” As long as people have shoes on their feet, Ms. Mac Mullen will be able to keep her business going.
“This pair of shoes has been in four times. People wear their shoes to death,” she said. Then of course, the factories don’t make shoes as they used to. “They’re cutting costs with the materials. More lightweight manufacturing,” Ms. Mac Mullen said. “I think these designers make shoes for carpeted offices in office buildings.”
But she admits that business hasn’t always been this good, which is why she decided to include clothing and other repair work.
Now she says there are reliable cycles to her business, cycles that mirror somewhat the rhythm of a resort(度假勝地) island in New England. “It gets really busy in the fall, with people pulling out their shoes after summer,” she said.
Ms. Mac Mullen closed last week for a trip to Boston, and the workload waiting for her on her return was huge. “It is hard for me to catch up,” she said. Then she added with a smile, “People have to be patient.”
21. Nancy Mac Mullen’s business is going well mainly because _____.
A. she is offering service of high quality
B. people are trying to save money
C. the economy is in a booming state
D. her shop is in downtown Oak Bluffs
22. What can be learned about Ms. Mac Mullen?
A. She is a patient and skillful lady.
B. She is fond of collecting golf bags.
C. She is dissatisfied with some shoes designers.
D. She is happy few people are wearing leather shoes.
23. It can be learned from the passage that Ms. Mac Mullen _____.
A. started her business about 20 years ago
B. has a heavy workload in autumn
C. is wearing her shoes to death
D. is too busy to take a trip
B
Many people trying to sell homes find that an increase in home prices has turned the market in their favor. But sellers can still get the short end of the deal if they aren’t careful. Here are a few tips for you:
Don’t test your luck. Of course you think anyone who moves into your lovely home should be willing to pay top dollars, especially if you’ve recently invested in some improvements. But listing a home at a price that’s too high above the market price could turn away some buyers.
Buyers noticing that the home still hasn’t sold may begin to assume there’s something wrong with the house and use that as a reasonable excuse for offering a lower price. And if a home hasn’t received any offers after two weeks, it might be time to reset the price.
A price that’s too low can bring about an undesired outcome. Listing your home at or slightly below the market price can have the effect of drawing in a large group of buyers and increase the chances that a home will receive multiple (many) offers. But setting the price too low comes with several risks. One possibility is that buyers will get skeptical of the home that is listed for $ 15,000 to $ 20,000 less than similar homes in the area, especially if it’s not properly marketed. Once again, people might assume there is something wrong with the home and may not bother to look at it.
Spy on the competition. Going to other people’s open houses can give you a better sense of how your home compares to others on the market. Check out the finishes in their kitchens, the size of their backyards and use the information to figure out where your home should fit in the range of the price. But don’t set your pricing just on what you see elsewhere.
24. What does the underline part in paragraph 1 probably mean?
A. To be at a disadvantage B. To get the upper hand
C. To have control over the situation D. To be unable to fit in
25. What should home sellers do according to the passage?
A. Price your house on the basis of its geographic location.
B. Price your house slightly above the market price after decorating it.
C. Change the price if no offer has been received within a week.
D. Change your house at a price slightly below the market price.
26. If you set the price of your h ouse too low, _____.
A. buyers might think it not worthwhile to go to have a look
B. you are likely to come into conflict with the neighborhood sellers
C. your house will be crowded with buyers within a couple of days
D. chances of your house being sold at a better price will be greatly increased
27. What is the benefit of going to other people’s open house?
A. You can pick up some useful lessons on house selling.
B. You can get your pricing mainly based on what you see elsewhere.
C. You can work out how much money you should ask for your home.
D. You can know how to make your house stand out against other houses.
C
There is a world of difference between a horror movie and a comedy- the former scares you to half death while the latter leaves you rolling on the floor with laughter. But try watching them without the background music. You just decide they’re not so different after all.
Music and movies have been intertwined since the dawn of motion picture, even before the voices of actors were recorded. In movies, music helps to provide a sense of time and place, convey ideas about the characters and, most importantly, draw emotions out of the audience.
Studies have long shown that our heart rates and anxiety levels rise and fall depending on the speeds of the music we hear. Film composers armed with this knowledge will use strong changes in music speed to arouse fear among audiences. Slowing the speed of the music will create the opposite effect, bringing about a sense of inner peace.
The use of dissonant(不協調的) tones and noises is another technique that heightens tensions. Humans will naturally become uneasy when we hear dissonant sounds because such noises are typically associated with danger, like those that animals make to warn against predators(捕食者). As a result, countless horror movies soundtracks use instrument combinations like double basses and high, screeching(尖刺的) violins.
As vital as it is, the best film music is subtle (巧妙的). All that audiences are supposed to feel is a heightened sense of emotion-they shouldn’t realize what has caused it. Only when the music is taken out of the film should audiences understand its effects.
In keeping with this principle, some film makers are even using what’s called “infrasound(次聲波)” to bring about fear. While we may not be able to hear it because its frequency is below that range of the human ear, infrasound has been proven to cause anxiety, shivering (顫抖) and even sorrow. For example, infrasound was used in the soundtrack of the 2007 horror movie Paranormal Activity, and audiences reported extremely high fear levels despite the lack of action throughout the movie. “It doesn’t affect everyone equally,” said British science writer Philip Ball, but he predicted that “we all see more of it in movies in the future”.
28. What is the article mainly abo ut?
A. The differences between horror movies and comedies.
B. The fearful effect of adding infrasound in movies.
C. How filmmakers employ music to affect our emotions.
D. Why is it important to use background music in a movie.
29. The underlined word in Paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _____?
A. well prepared B. partly separated C. changed gradually D. closely linked
30. To arouse fear among audiences, film soundtracks _____.
A. carry odd and loud music inside
B. apply inharmonious sounds and noises
C. slow down the speed of music
D. use instrument combinations like violins and pianos
31. According to the article, infrasound _____.
A. is not easy for the audience to notice.
B. makes the audience at peace
C. has the same effect on audiences
D. is used to make up for the lack of action in movies
D
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32. Where does the report most probably come from?
A. Suitcase Tracing Center B. Baggage Resolution Center
C. Delivery Center of United Airline D. Information Center of the Airport
33. To inform the customer of the process, the staff at the center will __________.
A. file the customers Delayed Baggage report
B. access the customer’s record quickly
C. update the process information online daily
D. contact the customer on the phone once a day
34. What can we learn about John Jackson from the report?
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C. He must have filed his Delayed Baggage already.
D. He may not know anything about his delayed baggage during the first five days.
35. The purpose of the passage is ______.
A. to instruct the customers how to get back their delayed baggage
B. to provide information about the location of the delayed baggage
C. to inform the customers of the time when the delayed baggage can be found
D. to tell the customers the news that their delayed baggage was delayed
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。選項中有兩項爲多餘選項。
About 85 percent of the world are right-handed. Of the remaining 15 percent, most are left-handed with a small number, about one in 100, being able to use either hand. Why? 36
Old Theories
37 Even in the early mid-20th century, natural left-handers were taught to use their right hand anyway. Such theories have been denied by the scientific community.
Genetics
The leading theories regarding why some people are right-handed or left-handed have something to do with genetics. Geneticists believe that natural selection and human activities over time have favored the gene for right handedness. They attribute the difference to two different genes. The D gene produces right-handed people with the C gene are right-handers, some are left-handers and some are either.
Biology
The biological theory relies on the different abilities of different areas of the brain. __38 Others argue that some people do use the right side for language but this theory wouldn’t explain why there are so few left-handers.
The Shield
Some have put forward the idea that left-handedness relates to where a soldier holds his shield. Because the heart is on the left side of the body, a soldier who held his shield with his left hand would be better protected. __39__
Creativity
Some have claimed that left-handers are more creative than right-handers, pointing to a long list of famous left-handers including Leonardo Da Vinci and Albert Einstein as examples. __40__ Critics, however, point out that there are also many right-handed creative people and that there are many photos showing Einstein drawing with his right hand.
A. There is not enough evidence yet to answer the question.
B. Because the left side of the brain handles language in most people, most people
would be right-handed.
C. If this is true, it might help lead to answers.
D. Others point out that according to cave paintings, most were right-handers
before humans started using shields.
E. Left-handedness used to be seen as a sign of brain damage.
F. However, people who suffer some type of injury or have a disability in one hand
frequently learn to use the other.
G. Left-handed people tend to be better at problem-solving skills and have larger vocabularies than the average.
第三部分 英語知識運用(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。
When I was a little girl, I spent memorable school vacations with my grandmother, Mama Lenn Yaho. My Mama Lenn Yaho was a farmer with a __41__ back that made it seem like she was always leaning forward to examine something. Early in the morning, she set out to the farm. I would skip __42__ alongside trying to keep up. On our way, along the muddy footpaths that wound through the village, Mama Lenn Yaho would __43__ everyone we passed.
There were the __44__ greetings. “Did you wake up on the right foot this morning? Did you sleep well?” Then, the more personalized greetings. “Are the grandchildren in good health? And what about their parents?” If she passed the __45__ person upon our return later, she would greet him/her again.
The people that Mama Lenn Yaho greeted would __46__ similarly. “I see you have your granddaughter with you today. How is her father?” As a __47__ girl, I found these greeting habits humorously meaningless and __48__ time-consuming. What I now realize is that the greetings strengthened the __49__ that bound the people in my grandmother’s village. They promoted a sense of __50__.
I believe in the gift(意外所得)of a __51__ greeting. I believe it is more than mere good __52__. It is like pressing the __53__ button among the noise of our daily lives, as we __54__ from home to work, from one meeting to another, to __55__ and drop off the children. It is stopping to __56__ the person in front of you as if to __57__ say, “I see you.”
My Mama Lenn Yaho __58__ me that there is always time to greet someone before getting down to __59__. I believe you can always take a few extra seconds to exchange greetings with a person. I believe we enrich our society when we acknowledge the unique __60__ of one another.
41. A. bent B. rough C. flat D. slim
42. A. aimlessly B. randomly C. carelessly D. breathlessly
43. A. respect B. consult C. greet D. appreciate
44. A. responsible B. usual C. beneficial D. meaningful
45. A. same B. fortunate C. considerate D. gentle
46. A. complain B. respond C. announce D. explain
47. A. patient B. immature C. talented D. unique
48. A. unexpectedly B. unnaturally C. unconsciously D. unnecessarily
49. A. protection B. management C. connections D. boundaries
50. A. belonging B. direction C. achievement D. responsibility
51. A. professional B. deliberate C. temporary D. compulsory
52. A. suggestions B. measures C. decisions D. manners
53. A. play B. cancel C. start D. pause
54. A. benefit B. rush C. change D. return
55. A. pick up B. bring up C. take up D. pull up
56. A. shape B. recognize C. admire D. memorize
57. A. firmly B. honestly C. purposely D. simply
58. A. offered B. brought C. taught D. awarded
59. A. business B. travel C. research D. study
60. A. feature B. meaning C. status D. presence
第II卷(共50分)
第三部分 英語知識運用(共兩節，滿分45分)
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。
The film Goodbye Mr Loser(《夏洛特煩惱》)has neither a team of shining stars nor a money-consuming publicity campaign to appeal to numerous moviegoers. But __61__ it does have is a bunch of middle-aged actors and actresses __62__ (pretend) to be high school students. Yet __63__ is amazing that the film is funny enough to earn it belly laughs from beginning to end.
The movie, just __64__ the title indicates, is about a small fry named Xia Luo, who is merely __65__ loser. He’s down and out with no job, and he lives with his wife in a crowded apartment a dream, Xia relives his life with everything he ever wanted. But at last he realizes that what he __66__ (true) misses is his ordinary life.
The movie is adapted __67__ a theater play of the same title produced by Mahua FunAge (開心麻花). The company set out __68__ (stage) its first amusing plays, known as “grassroots theater”, in date, the group has produced 21 plays and built a considerable fan base.
The popularity of these plays and the recent hit, according to critics, reflects a trend of the public’s increasingly mature and diverse taste in cinema. Previous __69__ (success) include A Hero or Not (《煎餅俠》), __70__ (release) this summer by Dong Chengpeng, and Crazy Stone by Ning Tao.
第四部分 寫作 (共兩節 滿分 35)
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符(∧)，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。
A discussion about hiking had been held in our class. Some students think that hiking during vacations can make people feel healthier, fresher or more harmonious with the nature. They find themselves deep attracted by the beauty of nature. They can also be relaxing by walking in deep mountains. But nowadays some hikers even begin to explore the places people have ever been to, and accidents have happened now and then because a poor knowledge of hiking. Some hikers even lost their life. The other students in our class think it not safe to organize so dangerous activities. They make suggestions what laws should be passed and hikers should be trained before they attend the activities.
第二節書面表達(滿分25分)
假定你是李華，你所在的城市將要舉辦2015年國際青年運動會，現在正在招募志願者，你希望成爲其中一員。請按要求用英文給組委會寫一封申請信。內容應包括：
1. 愛好英語，口語熟練，經常與外國網友聊天;
2. 性格開朗，思維敏捷，善於交流;
3. 本地人，熟悉城市的歷史與文化;
4. 個人表態(真誠服務、保證滿意)並希望獲准。
注意：
1. 詞數：100詞左右，開頭和結尾已給出，不計入總詞數;
2. 可適當增加細節，以使行文連貫;
3. 參考詞彙：國際青年運動會 the International Youth Games，網友 net-pal
Dear Sir / Madam,
My name is Li Hua. I would like to work as a volunteer for the International Youth Games in 2015. _________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
Looking forward to your reply.
Yours Sincerely
Li Hua
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閱讀理解
21-25 BCBAD 26-30 ACCDB 31-35 ABDCA
閱讀七選五
36-40 AEBDC
完形填空
41-45 ADCBA 46-50 BBDCA 51-55 BDDBA 56-60 BDCAD
語法填空
61. what 62. pretending/who pretend 63. it 64. as 65. a
66. truly 67. from 68. to stage esses 70. released/which was
短文改錯
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and
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deeply relaxed
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never
and accidents have happened now and then because∧a poor knowledge of hiking. Some hikers
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even lost their life. The other students in our class think it not safe to organize so dangerous
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activities. They make suggestions what laws should be passed and hikers should be trained before
that
they attend the activities.
書面表達A Possible Version:
Dear Sir / Madam,
My name is Li Hua. I would like to work as a volunteer for the International Youth Games in 2015.
As a senior high school student, I’m crazy about English and practice speaking En glish in everyday life. For example, I often chat with some foreign net-pals, which really contributes to my fluency in oral English. Besides, I’m open-minded, quick in thought and fond of social practice, which I think is a quality that a qualified volunteer should have. Above all, being a native of the city, I do know a lot about its history and culture. So I’m sure that the foreigners will appreciate my sincere service and enjoy their stay in our city. I would appreciate it if my application could be granted. And I’ll spare no effort to ensure everyone’s satisfaction
Looking forward to your reply.
Yours Sincerely
Li Hua
答案：
在當前經濟蕭條的情況下，消費者用錢越來越仔細，修鞋鋪的生意異常火爆。
21. B 推理判斷題。 由第一段中的but the weak economy does not scare Nancy MacMullen, a shoemaker on the island. A look around her Oak Bluffs workshop will tell you why: it is overrun these days with queued shoes 及第二段中的People are fixing things rather than buying new stuff 可知， 修鞋鋪生意火爆是因爲經濟衰退，人們爲了省錢選擇修鞋而不 是買新鞋。
22. C細節理解題。 由第三段中 “They’re cutting costs with the materials. More lightweight manufacturing,” Ms. MacMullen said. “I think these designers make shoes for carpeted offices in office buildings.” 可知，Ms. MacMullen 在抱怨設計鞋的人，對他們表示不滿。
23. B細節理解題。 由倒數第二段中的 It gets really busy in the fall, with people pulling out their shoes after summer 可知，秋天修鞋鋪的生意火爆。
本文是關於如何才能讓房子賣出好價錢的注意事項
24. A 猜測詞意題 根據語境及下文 if you are not careful enough 可以推斷畫線部分的意思 是“處在劣勢”。
25. D細節理解題 根據第四段第二句Listing your home at or slightly below the market price can have the effect of drawing in a large group of buyers and increase the chances that a home will receive multiple (many) offers. 可知道答案。
26. A細節理解題 根據第四段中 people might assume there is something wrong with the home and may not bother to look at it. 可知，人們可能認爲房子有問題覺得沒有必要花時間去 看一下。
27. C 推理判斷題 根據第五段 figure out where your home should fit in the range of the price. 可知答案是C。
電影和音樂的關係密切，音樂對於電影影響重大，本文描述了電影製作者如何用音樂來 渲染氣氛
28. C 主旨大意題 文章開頭總寫電影和音樂密切關係，音樂對電影影響重大，接着用大篇 幅描寫電影製作者怎樣應用音樂來渲染氣氛，第四段中的”dissonant tones and noises” 以 及第六段中的”infrasound”等。所以答案是C
29. D詞義猜測題 第二段中的 “In movies, music helps to provide a sense of time and place, convey ideas about the characters and, most importantly, draw emotions out of the audience.” 文中提到音樂爲電影提供時間地點場景，傳達人物感情，最重要是調動觀衆的情緒。由 此判斷intertwine 是”緊密聯繫”的意思。
30. B 細節理 解題 通過第四段的 “The use of dissonant(不協調的) tones and noises is another technique that heighten tensions. Humans natura lly became uneasy when we hear dissonant sounds” 可知，刺耳的噪音可以引起觀衆的恐懼。
31. A 細節理解題 根據最後一段的 “While we may not be able to h ear it because its frequency is below that range of the human ear, infrasound has been proven to cause anxiety, shivering (顫抖) and even sorrow.” 可知，次聲波可能不會被聽到，因爲它的頻率低於人的聽力範 圍。
這篇文章主要介紹顧客如何從航空公司取回自己被延誤的行李的相關事宜
32. B 推理判斷題B 通過文章整體的閱讀可以知道，本文主要講如何處理機場延誤行李 的問題，根據文中 “For information regarding your delayed baggage, contact the United Airlines Baggage Resolution Center at its 24 hour, seven days a week”可知，本文極可能是 Baggage Resolution Center 發佈的信息。
33. D 細節理解題 根據文中 “Our Baggage Resolution staff will make every effort to call you once a day to keep you updated on our progress.” 可知工作人員將每天通過電話聯繫乘 客，讓他們及時瞭解處理的進展。
34. C推理判斷題 根據文章最後附的行李延誤報告單可推知，John Jackson已經提交了延誤 報告。
35. A寫作意圖題(主旨大意)本文主要指導顧客如何從航空公司的行李延誤處理中心取
回自己被延誤的行李。
閱讀七選五語篇解讀
爲什麼有人習慣用右手，有人習慣用左手，還有人左右手都很擅長?目前這個問題還沒有明確的答案。文 章給出了目前存在的幾種理論。
答案解析
36.A 上句Why?爲提出的問題，本句應對此進行迴應。A項中的question 與之呼應，意爲“但是還沒有足夠的證據來回答這個問題。”
37.E 本句位於段落句首，應指出Old Theories是什麼，E項意爲“在過去左撇子被認爲是腦部受傷的一種標誌。”，符合語境。
38.B 生物學理論認爲大腦不同的區域具有不同的能力，B項談到了這個問題， 意爲“因爲大部分人的左腦處理語言，故大部分人都擅長使用右手。”故B項符合語境。
39.D shield 爲關鍵詞。因爲心臟在左邊，所以用左手持盾會更好地保護自己。 D項意爲“有人指出根據山洞裏的圖畫可看出，在人類使用盾牌之前，大部分人都用右手。”
40.C 有人宣稱左撇子比使用右手的人更具有創造性，並列舉了很多位左撇子的名人，如達芬奇、愛因斯坦等。 C項意爲“如果只是實事的話，會有助於得出答案”。故選C。
完形填空
祖母一起度過了假期給作者留下了深刻的印象。無論如何，祖母遇到別人，都會熱情地打招呼，看似平常的招呼卻給人帶來了溫暖。
41. A 根據下文中it seem like she was always leaning forward to examine something 可知，祖 背是駝(bent)的。
42. D根據文中的 trying to keep up(努力跟上)可知，作者跟不上祖母的步伐，因此選擇
breathlessly(氣喘吁吁)。Aimlessly “漫無目的地”; randomly“隨意地”;carelessly“漫不 經心地。
43. C根據上下文理解可知，此處祖母總是greet(問候)她見到的人。
44. B根據後面列舉的問候語可知，此處指的是慣常的問候語。usual “慣常的，通常的”，符
合句子意思。後文中的personalized(個性化的/個人化的)這個詞也能回扣該題的答案。
45. A根據本句中的again可知選擇same, 表示遇到同一個人。
46. B根據空後的similarly及下文的內容可知，此處指的是人們也會用同樣的方式作出迴應 (respond)。
47. B根據前文中的 when I was young 可知，應該選擇immature(未成熟的,未成人的)，所以
下文提到了對於祖母問候他人行爲的不理解。
48. D 根據下文 what I now realize is that the greetings strengthened…可知，此處指的是小時候 作者認爲這些問候都是滑稽的廢話，同時又是在沒有必要(unnecessarily)地浪費時間。
49. C據句中bound the people(把人們聯結起來)可知應該選擇connections(聯繫)。
50. A 根據全文的內容可知，此處這樣一個問候使得人們又歸屬感(a sense of belonging)。
51. B 根據上下文可知祖母問候不是隨意而爲，而是有意爲之，因此選擇deliberate “故意的， 有意的”。
52. D 根據語境可知，此處作者相信那些問候不單單是出於禮貌。Manners “禮貌，禮節”。
53. D 根據上下文 stopping可知，應該選擇pause “暫停”。 指問候就像是在我們日常生活 所充斥的噪音之間按下了暫停鍵。
54. B 根據語境可知，此處指在我們從家裏匆忙趕往工作場所的時候。rush “衝，匆忙”。
55. A 根據語境可知，此處指去接送孩子。空白處應該和drop off(讓..下車)的意思相反，故 而pick up 符合句意。
56. B 此處意思爲停下車去辨認你前面的人，好像簡單地說一句“我看到你了”。
57. D 參見上題解析。 simply “簡單地，僅僅”
58. C 祖母教育(educate)作者，在幹正事(business)之前總會有時間去問候別人。
59. A 參見上題解析。
60. D 根據上下文語境可知，此處指的是我們承認彼此的獨特的存在(presence)時，作者 相信我們能夠使我們的社會更加充實、豐富。
聽力原文
Text 1
W: Waiter, can you come here for a second, please?
M: What’s the problem, ma’am?
W: This soup is cold.
M: I’m sorry.I’ll bring you some hot soup.
Text 2
M: Have you got any plans for New Year’s Day?
W: I’ve been invited over to my friend’s house.
Text 3
M: How do you like this suit for your new job?
W: Well, the style is fine. But you might need to reconsider the choice of color.
Text 4
W: Isn’t Mary a beautiful bride?
M: Yes, she is, looks very happy, too.
Text 5
M: Maria, do you think it’s useful to study English abroad?
W: it costs too fact, if we do our best, we can also become great English speakers in our country.
Text 6
M: Uh… you just called the re we can help you, we need to check on a couple of d you describe the man who robbed you in the street in a bit more detail, please?
W: Yes. ⑥He had dark skin and short brown hair.
M: Did you notice his clothing?
W: Uh… ⑦he was wearing a white T-shirt but I can’t remember what his trousers looked like.
M: Was he wearing jeans?
W: Let me think… Oh, I don’t remember at all.
M: he looked old?
W: No, very young.I think he is in his twenties.
M: Well, you remember any other information, please tell us ’ll contact you in the near future.
W: k you very much.
Text 7
M: May, you’ll never guess who I met at the a Swan.
W: You mean our former monitor in high school?
M: Yes.
W: How is she doing? I still remember how excellent she was as chairman of the Students’ Union.
M: She graduated from Fudan University and then got her master’s degree at Stanford University and found a job i n an accounting company in New York after graduation. ⑧But she quit her job several months ago and moved back to Shanghai.
W: Oh, why?
M: She said she was bored with working under high pressure and she wanted to make a contribution to our country.
W: So what is she doing now?
M: She gives art lessons at Fudan University, her old ⑨she asked us to visit her if we are free.
W: Oh, I’d love to.
Text 8
W: Hello, this is Canon Camera Company in morning! What can I do for you?
M: Well, I am making this phone call to complain about a digital camera made by your company.
W: What is the problem with it?
M: ⑩The screen always goes black.
W: Could you tell me how long this has been happening?
M: It started a week ago.
W: Then is it still under guarantee?
M: (11)Yes, I bought it only a month ago.
W: you tell me where you bought it and the type of camera?
M: I bought it in Xidan Shopping model number is IXUS210.
W: can bring it to our repair center to let the staff look at it there is a problem with the camera, you can have it replaced or get a refund.
M: Where is your repair center?
W: It’s at 1553 Palace Street, on t he seventh floor. (12)We apologize for causing you trouble.[
Text 9
W: Hello, Sunshine Flowers is Sharon speaking.
M: This is Tom Hanks. (16)I’d like to order some flowers for my mother and have them sent to her apartment.
W: Fine, kind of flowers do you want?
M: (13)I’d like to send a dozen red carnations.
W: A dozen red carnations? Our long?stem red carnations are selling for 12 pounds a dozen this week and they are really quite nice.
M: All right then.I’ll take those.
W: I need your complete address, s.
M: (14)The address is No.84, MW Street. For the card, just write something simple. (16)How about “Dear Mom, all my love, Tom.”?
W: Of , when should they arrive?
M: They should be there before 5:00 in the afternoon on June, mom’s telephone number is 8456-086-363. (15)Please call her first before you deliver them.
W: That should be no one more question, do you intend to pay for it?
M: You can put it on my visa number is KH3272645.
W: Got .
M: ks.
Text 10
M: Good morning is radio 4QR, Alan Parker all know how harmful it is to the environment to throw rubbish away and not recycle, but many of us don’t do anything about it!
Here’s your chance to make a difference! (18)Next Saturday, eighteenth of July, you are all welcome to the first recycling campaign in our town! Riverside Elementary School is hosting an all-day recycling event.
(17)(18)It will begin in the school yard at 10:00 in the morning. You will learn about the benefits of recycling and discover easy ways of recycling household products as well as have fun with special competitions and games! (19)Don’t forget to bring as much paper, plastic, glass and aluminum cans as you can in order to put them in the special recycling bins arranged for the day.
To participate, just turn up! (20)If you would like more information,call 1800-324-567. Remember, every step counts when it comes to looking after the you there!
第 I 卷
第一部分：聽力(共兩節，滿分30分)
做題時，先將答案標在試卷上。錄音內容結束後，你將有兩分鐘的時間將試卷上的答案轉塗到答題卡上。
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。
e did the woman go?
downtown Berkeley. the man’s house. Amherst.
will the man leave for home?
Thursday. Friday. Sunday.
does the man mean?
diamond is not design is not fashionable.
price is too high for them now.
will the woman do?
to the movies. some shopping. nd a party.
is the man most probably?
woman’s colleague. woman’s brother. woman’s husband.
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至7題。
did the man have his first class of Civil Engineering?
Monday. Tuesday. Friday.
is the woman’s advice?
ing the cost of the textbook and using it together.
king about ’s course more seriously.
ing together in class from now on.
聽第7段材料，回答第8至9題。
e does the man ask the woman to hand in her research report at first?
his meeting room. his office. his house.
will the man be doing at 5：00 this afternoon?
ng a meeting. ng a class. ing to his secretary.
聽第8段材料，回答第10至12題。
wants to go to Egypt?
man and his wife. man’s wife and man and his son
does the woman advise the man to go to Egypt by ship?
can have a safe and happy journey.
can have a better rest during the voyage.
can save a lot and enjoy the ocean scenery.
does the woman think of the man?
tant. . less.
請聽第9段材料，回答第13至16題。
will t he woman leave her home?
6：30. 7：30. 8：30.
does the woman plan to take with her?
large bag and two small bags. large bags and one small bag.
large bag and a handbag.
e will the man say goodbye to the woman?
the waiting room. ide the train. the entrance.
does the man ask the woman to do?
for him at the back a week him a call.
請聽第10段材料，回答第17至20題。
was Greenpeace founded?
ty years ago. y years ago. nty years ago.
role does the man play in the organization?
is the action organizer. is a leading nuclear scientist.
is one of the plan makers.
has the man been involved in recently?
esting the use of nuclear ecting animals and plants.
ronmental campaign.
did people react to the man’s appeal last week?
showed little interest in were against the demonstration.
expressed their support in different ways.
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
My mother has always instilled in me the importance of education. Education is essential. It will help me get accepted to college if I perform well academically and advance my opportunities for success in the future. Most jobs now require at least a high school diploma, and for many jobs, a college degree is preferred. It is important that all students have excellent educators in their life to help them achieve and have the opportunity to go to college, get a job, support themselves and their family, and impact the community.
As we celebrate and honor all teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week, I’ve re flected on the impact my teachers have had, and will continue to have, in my life. From Mr. Bowker, who challenged me in math, to Mr. Bernsteen, my health teacher who taught me the value of hard work, my teachers have helped shape the student I am today. But one of the teachers who left a lasting impression on me was my s ummer school teacher, Mr. Davis, who impacted me beyond the classroom. He found time to connect with me on a personal level and talk to me after class. I felt like Mr. Davis cared about my academic success and was committed to setting an example of what’s possible.
Mr. Davis could relate to what it was like to be a rising ninth-grade black male in today’s society. He taught me how to speak up confidently and share my ideas with others. He told me that I was brilliant and that when I spoke, the world should listen. And when I would put my hand down because I was unsure of my answer, Mr. Davis would immediately say, “No guts, no glory.” He never made me feel inadequate; he encouraged me to always pursue knowledge because he, too, was learning every day. Mr. Davis helped me navigate the challenges and take advantage of the opportunities.
I think having more black male teachers like Mr. Davis in the classroom could increase students’ success. They would share the background and experiences of many of their students and help build long-lasting teacher/student relationships. But, unfortunately, the likelihood that students of color in Nevada will have a teacher that looks like them is one of the lowest in the country.
As the student population becomes more ethnically diverse, teachers in Nevada still are predominantly (顯著地)white. According to a 2012 Education Week report, in the Clark County School District, nearly 70 percent of students identified as students of color, but 76 percent of teachers were white. The numbers for black male teachers are more discouraging. Just 2 percent of teachers nationwide are black men.
But you can help change the numbers. Whether you decide to study education in college or graduate school, or apply to programs in Las Vegas such as Teach For America, I hope more black males will consider teaching as a career.
My peers and I need more examples of excellence and success in classrooms—examples who look like us. You can be the model to impact our life and push us to achieve. You can ensure that, when we look to the front of the room, we can see a little bit of ourselves reflected back.
21. Mr. Davis left the author with a very deep impression mainly because he ________.
A. was extremely knowledgeable and hard-working
B. was a role model to teach hearts and change minds
C. spent much time helping the author with his homework
D. kept in close touch with the author even after graduation
22. The underlined word “guts” in Paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ________.
A. bravery B. connection C. opportunity D. qualification
23. By writing the passage, the author intends to ________.
A. show students’ love for their teachers B. appeal to more black males to be teachers
C. express sympathy for students of color D. advertise for black male teachers
B
Thousands of taxi drivers in Shenyang, Liaoning Province, reportedly blocked streets with their vehicles on Sunday in protest against unlicensed vehicles using taxi-hiring apps (打車軟件) and apps-based car rental companies providing passenger services, including high-end cars. Although the drivers also complained about the withdrawal of the fuel subsidy(補貼) by the government, their main complaint was the loss of business because of the rising number of Internet-based car services companies.
On Wednesday, news reports came that Beijing transport authorities will take measures to stop the illegal “taxi business” of private cars through the newly rising Internet apps, following the footsteps of Shenyang and Nanjing.
It is not yet clear how the Shenyang city government will handle the issue and whether it will declare the services offered by market leaders such as Didi Dache, a taxi-hiring app provider backed by Tencent Holdings, and Kuaidi Dache illegal. But Shanghai transport regulators have set a rule, by banning Didi Zhuanche, or car services offered by Didi Dache in December.
Such regulations will cause a setback to the car-hiring companies and investors that are waiting to cash in on the potentially booming business. Just last month, Didi Dache got $700 million in funding from global investors, including Singapore state investment company Temasek Holdings, Russian investment company DST Global and Tencent. Besides, the market is uncertain that Kuaidi Dache is about to finalize its latest round of funding after getting $800 million from global investors.
Regulatory uncertainties, however, could cast a shadow on the future of the Internet-based car-hiring services, which have become popular in most of China’s big cities. To be fair, these companies’ business model is anything but bad. For example, Didi Zhuanche works side by side with established car rental companies to provide high-end car service mainly for businesspeople through the Internet and mobile phone apps.
Every link in this business model chain has legal companies and services. Therefore, it is hard to define it as illegal and ban it.
24. Why did taxi drivers in Shenyang block the streets with their vehicles?
A. Because they wanted the authority to increase their driving allowances.
B. Because they wanted to be taught how to use the taxi-hiring apps.
C. Because they wanted to appeal to passengers not to hire the private cars.
D. Because they wanted to make their main complaints known to the authority.
25. The author’s attitude to banning internet car-hiring service is __________.
A. positive B. negative C. neutral D. unclear
26. Which of the following statements is True?
A. All the taxi drivers in China benefit a lot from taxi-hiring apps.
B. Taxi drivers mainly complained about the withdrawal of the fuel subsidy by the government.
C. The Internet-based car-hiring services have become popular all over China.
D. The Internet-based car-hiring services are challenging the traditional taxi industry.
27. We can learn from the passage that __________.
A. Shenyang forbade apps-based car rental companies
B. Shanghai is the second city banning Didi Zhuanche
C. it is not difficult to picture the apps-based car rental companies illegal
D. some international investment companies have strong faith in the future of apps-based car rental companies
C
Service Foods makes it easier for cooks to reduce mealtime complains. Service Foods is so confident that they can reduce complaints, in fact, that the company is offering a series of mealtime complaint-reduction tips.
According to a representative of Service Foods, complaints can occur when busy cooks serve substandard, low quality meats. As products sit in packaging in the meat case at the store, the meat can age out too much. The natural flavor disappears, and it can be replaced with an undesirable strange flavor. According to Service Foods, complaints from children are common when you serve substandard meats. K ids may not have the words to describe why they don't like the meats, but they're certainly willing to express their displeasure. By serving meats from Service Foods, complaints can be reduced. Service Foods meats are all natural and organic, meaning the meats have-no chemicals or water or colorings that could change the taste. And the meats are flash-frozen right after cutting, so they won't taste strange to your children.
If you're facing different types of complaints, Service Foods may still be able to help you. Some families have mealtime boredom. The same meals, served in the same way, week after week, can be incredibly boring and hard to look forward to. When it comes to these complaints, Service Foods has the answer right on the web. Just go to http: //www. and you'll find a long list of recipes to try. Some of these recipes are made in demonstration format, so you can watch the video and get step-by-step instructions on how to prepare the meals. By following these recipes from Service Foods, complaints relating to boredom can certainly be reduced.
While Service Foods knows complaints at mealtime can never be totally eradicated, as picky kids will always be picky kids with concerns, the company is doing everything possible to deal with the problem and get cooks the help they need.
28. Service Foods can solve mealtime boredom by ______.
A. serving flash-frozen meat[來源:學。科。網]
B. expressing children's complaints
C. instructing different ways of cooking
D. supplying natural food without chemicals
29 underlined word "eradicated" in the last paragraph can be replaced with ______.
A. covered B. removed C. reduced D. accepted
30. From the passage we can learn that Service Foods can do the following EXCEPT ______.
A. cook food for picky kids B. teach how to prepare meals
C. provide natural and organic meat D. hel p reduce complaints about foods
will the readers probably do after reading the passage?
A. Pay for Service Foods service. B. Buy organic meat from now on.
C. Write recipes for Service Foods. D. Answer complaints on the web.
D
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32. What do we know about the “No Essay” Scholarship?
A. It chooses its winners in a strict way. B. It is only for high school student.
C. It can be won several times a year. D. It takes a long time to apply for.
33. To apply for the $1,000 Weekly Scholarship, one needs to answer a question which ________.
A. is common but interesting
B. can be different every week
C. deals with personal experiences
D. should be answered in at least 280 words
34. Which scholarship is only intended for college students?
A. U.S. Bank Scholarship B. “No Essay” Scholarship
C.$1,000. Weekly Scholarship D. Scholarship Zone Scholarship
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A. They are easy to apply for. B. They are for American citizens
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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，並在答題卡上將
該項塗黑。選項中有兩項爲多餘選項。
(請將答案塗在答題卡上E=AB F=AC G=AD)
A hobby is an investment of time. It also can be an investment of money and commitment. Many people choose to develop more than one type of hobby. ___36___ When it comes to choosing the hobby, consider the following factors.
Hobbies are usually an activity of some sort that brings out a certain skill that you have. When you have a talent like painting or woodworking, it can be easy to determine which hobby suits your skill. ___37___ Skill can be developed and challenged as you go along. It is not a necessary requi rement. A hobby is fitting because you love it, not because you’re a professional at it.
Some people particularly enjoy taking part in hobbies that they can do in a group with others. It can be a lot more fun to become a member of a hobby group than to sit alone in your basement. ___38___ It’s important to share interests and network with other hobby enthusiasts that do what you do.
Hobbies are generally an activity that you undertake because of the joy it brings you. Of course many people have discovered the joy that also comes with a hobby that earns you a living. ___39___ Just make sure you make the choice that fits your lifestyle and personal preference.
___40___ But most of the skilled hobbies like art, building or writing have a series of lessons or tutorials that you can take to further your skills. In some cases it’s a really good idea to take lessons, especially if you are clueless as to where or how to begin. Step by step books for most hobbies can often be found in bookstores as well.
A. However, hobbies don’t have to be skill related.
B. Most hobbies can easily be done within your own home, at your leisure.
C. Look one up or start your own.
D. Read hobby books to learn more about your chosen hobby!
E. Make a list of things that you enjoy or don’t know about.
F. It can be a necessary part of selecting the hobby that is right for you.
G. Whether it’s full time, part time or not at all, you must decide whether your hobby applies to you.
第三部分：英語知識運用(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。
Whenever we hear about the “homeless”, most of us think of the Developing World. But the __41__ is that homelessness is everywhere. For example, how many of us would expect to see people on the streets of a __42__ country like Germany?
Kurt Muller and his wife Rita have spent eleven years making __43__ for the homeless of Berlin, Germany's capital. They first __44_ one long hot summer when most Germans were __45_ on holiday. Kurt and his wife stayed at home, made sandwiches, _46_ a table in the street and gave food to the homeless.
The Mullers soon realized that food and clothing weren’t _47_. “What those people also need is warmth and __48_,” says Rita. The Mullers didn’t _49_ to giv e their phone number to the street people and told them to phone anytime. Rita __50_ there was somebody at home to answer the phone and their home was always __51_ to anyone who couldn’t face another night on the street.
The couple were soon _52_ all their time and money, so Kurt visited food and clothing companies to _53_ donations. Today, over thirty companies __54_ donate food and other goods to the cause and volunteers help to _55_ them to the homeless. The public also give clothes and money and a shoe producer _56_ new shoes.
Kurt and Rita receive no __57_ for their hard work, “we feel like parents,” says Rita, “and parents shouldn’t__58_ money for helping their children. The love we get on the streets is our salary.” Though Rita admits she often gets __59_, she says she will continue with her work because she likes the feeling of having made a __60_ in the world.
41. A. result B. idea C. truth D. reason
42. A. traditional B. wealthy C. developing D. typical
43. A. preparations B. suggestions C. houses D. meals
44. A. began B. met C. called D. left
45. A. away B. alone C. asleep D. across
46. A. brought up B. set up C. set aside D. gave away
47. A. necessary B. enough C. helpful D. expensive
48. A. fame B. freedom C. courage D. caring
49. A. pretend B. agree C. hesitate D. intend
50. A. made sense B. found out C. made sure D. worked out
51. A. open B. crowded C. noisy D. near
52. A. spending B. wasting C. costing D. taking
53. A. ask for B. pay for C. look into D. carry out
54. A. completely B. calmly C. regularly D. roughly
55. A. advertise B. sell C. deliver D. lend
56. A. donates B. produces C. designs D. collects
57. A. permission B. direction C. payment D. support
58. A. borrow B. raise C. save D. expect
59. A. surprised B. excited C. amused D. tired
60. A. profit B. difference C. decision D. rule
第 II 卷
第三部分：英語知識運用(共兩節，滿分45分)
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。
Online shopping is coming into fashion in most cities, where people are able to make full use of the rapidly-developed Internet technology. Nowadays, can we find a person ___61___ has not experienced online shopping? Definitely not.
Online shopping ___62___ (welcome) by most people due to various reasons. From the perspective of consumers, it can save some time for people who don’t have much spare time. Just click the mouse, they can get ___63___ they want while staying at home. For the retailers, it can cut some costs for those who don’t have much circulating funds (流動資金). ___64___ (compare) with the traditional trade mode, it doesn’t need renting a house. ___65___, there are still some disadvantages in online shopping. First, a face-to-face deal makes online shopping less ___66___ (rely) and trustworthy. Sec ond, people will lose ___67___ fun of bargaining.
___68___ is undeniable that shopping on the Internet has become an irresistible trend in modern society. It’s of great urgency that we need to make the relative laws in accordance ___69___ the rapid growth of online shopping. Only in this way can we enjoy the pleasure and ___70___ (convenient) of online shopping without the concern of being cheated.
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)
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處錯誤，每句中最多有兩處。錯誤涉及一個單詞的增加、刪除或修改。
增加：在缺詞處加一個漏詞符號(^)，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。
Dear Lucy,
I am very excited to learn that you’re coming to Xi’an for travel. Both my parent miss you a lot. So is our friend, Ruby. April is best time of the year to visit Xi’an. There is only a few rain and the weather is neither too hot or too cold. There are so many places I wanted to take you to after I finish my work like a volunteer in the local charity. When you come, you can stay with ourselves. My house is about three kilometers far away from Xi’an Moslem Street where is full of local foods.
Best regards,
Janet
第二節：書面表達(滿分25分)
假定你是Minion，你的英國筆友正在寫一篇關於各國中學生課外閱讀(extra-curricular reading)情況的調查報告，他給你發了一封電子郵件，想了解相關情況。請你根據以下提示，給他回一封電子郵件。
1. 你校學生課外閱讀的現狀;
2. 原因分析;
3. 你的看法;
注意：1.根據所給提示，適當發揮，要求內容充實，語意連貫。
2.字數不少於100。開頭和結尾已經寫好，不計入總詞數。
3.郵件中不得提及考生所在學校及本人姓名。
Dear Helen,
Thank you for your email. Now I would like to tell you something about
Best wishes!
Yours,
Minion
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完形41-45 CBDAA 46-50 BBDCC 51-55 AAACC 56-60 ACDDB
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Best regards,
Janet
參考範文：
Dear Helen,
Thank you for your email. Now I would like to tell you something about the extra-curricular reading in our school. As a matter of fact, most of the students in our school haven’t realized the importance of reading, especially extra-curricular reading. Therefore, the time and energy devoted to reading are limited. Besides, some students prefer to read comic books, magazines and newspapers rather than classic reading materials.
I think the reasons for such phenomenon are various. First of all, quite a lot of students are burdened with too much homework. Still others haven’t formed a good habit of reading. They would rather spend time on TVs or computer games instead.
However, reading is obviously beneficial to both our life and study, which can not only broaden our horizon but enrich our life as well. So it is quite necessary for us students to take up reading and for teachers to lessen the amount of homework so that we can have more time to read.
Best Wishes.
Yours,
Li Hua
高三年級英語上學期期中試卷
第Ⅰ卷(選擇題)
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。
are the speakers talking about?
ies. B. Training programs. C. Optional courses.
is the man doing?
A. Reading a book.
B. Watching a movie.
C. Working on the computer.
is making the woman so upset?
A. Her deaf landlady. B. The unfair agreement. C. The apartment’s poor equipment.
will the man repair the heating?
A. On Wednesday. B. On Thursday. C. On Friday
much did the man pay for the textbook?
A.$15. B.$30. C.$45.
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至7題。
will the man go to a meeting?
July 2. B. On July 3. C. On July 4.
is Mike probably?
’s colleague. B. Sarah’s neighbor. C. Peter’s son.
聽第7段材料，回答第8至9題。
e does the man usually study?
the library. B. At the cafe. home.
does the man imply about the woman?
A. Her exams are usually very easy.
B. She has less work to do than he does.
C. She should choose a more serious major.
高二英語試卷 第1頁(共10頁)
聽第8段材料，回答第10至12題。
won’t the man go with his parents?
is too busy with his work.
hates the cold weather in Finland.
prefers to be alone on the holiday.
many people will go to Thanksgiving dinner?
. B. Eight. C. Ten.
will the woman’ sister bring to dinner?
A. Wine. B. Dessert. C. Turkey.
聽第9段材料，回答13至16題。
wrote the book The Mortal Instruments?
andra Clare.
Collins.
ie J..
did the first book come out?
A. In 2014.
B. In 2013.
C. In 2007.
do we know about the woman?
A. She read the books first.
B. She saw the film first.
C. She heard the song first.
did the woman think of the film?
ppointing.
astic.
ling.
聽第10段材料，回答第17至20題。
can students do after the speaker’s speech?
t the center. B. Choose their instructors. C. Sign up for the activities.
often can students have jazz classes?
a week.
e a week.
e times a week.
will teach the baseball class?
a. B. Steve. C. Jim.
h class is for beginners?
A. The badminton class. B. The football class. C. The table tennis class.
高二英語試卷 第2頁(共10頁)
第二部分：閱讀理解(共20小題, 每小題2分,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中選出最佳選項。
A.
Book: No Looking Back
Author: Shivani Gupta
Shivani had thrown a party one evening and awoke the next morning in hospital because of a car crash. It took Shivani years of pain, struggle and determination to r egain control of her life and her body. Then tragedy struck again. As the newly-married Shivani drove to Manali with her family, a truck crashed into her car. Shivani refused to give in-she wouldn't let her injury keep her from achieving her ambitions.
Book: Courage Beyond Compare
Author: Sanjay Sharma
The 10 sportspersons in the book are champions in diverse fields like athletics, swimming, and badminton, who have brought glory to the country. They overcame their physical limitations to reach the top of their chosen fields.
Book：Face to Face
Author: Ved Mehta
Blind since the age of four, the author led a lonely childhood in India until he was accepted to the Arkansas School for the Blind, to which he flew alone at 15. America and the school changed his life, leading him to degrees at Oxford and Harvard and a fruitful writing career.
Book: This Star Won’t Go Out
Author: Lori and Wayne Earl
Diagnosed with cancer at 12, Esther Earl was a bright and talented, but very normal teenager. She lived a hope-filled and generous life. A cheerful, positive and encouraging daughter, sister and friend, Esther died in 2010, shortly after turning 16, but not before inspiring thousands through her growing online presence.
21. The book No Looking Back mainly talks about_________________.
A. an unlucky girl who experienced two car accidents
B. 10 disabled athletes who are champions in sports field
C. a successful author who was blind during his childhood
D. an inspiring teenager who died of cancer
22. When reading the book written by Sanjay Sharma, we will_______.
A. find the author is a sports lover
B. get inspired by the sportspersons' spirits
C. be proud to be a sportsperson
D. find sportspersons are full of power
23. In which book does the author tell of himself?
A. Face to Face. B. This Star Won’t Go Out. C. Courage Beyond Compare. D. No Looking Back.
24. Which word can best describe the characters of all the four books?
A. Intelligent. B. Passionate. C. Inspiring D. Pessimistic
高二英語試卷 第3頁(共10頁)
B.
Dear Mr. Rupp,
The day I met you was the first day of high school. We liked each other immediately. You gave me a lot of advice over the next four years, like how I should get my ass to Berkeley where I belonged. I’m still there, by the way. I wish you were still around, too.
I remember your laugh, which would start with a rough guffaw(狂笑) and end with a hacking smoker’s cough that would make even the most rebellious (叛逆的) teenager decide to lay off the cigarettes. I remember the way you didn’t lower your standards, yet still refused to give up on us. You were tough on us, and we were tough on you. Love is tough sometimes.
The last time I wrote you a letter, it was 2005---four years after I graduated. I had just become a teacher, like you, and it had given me a new appreciation for the work you did with countless high school students over the years.
It’s hard to say what I’ll miss the most about you. There are simply too many memories to sort through those four years, and it hurts to think you’ll never read this letter. I want to believe that you knew how much you meant to your family , your students, your community, and your colleagues, but that would be a lot of realization to handle, even for you.
You changed the lives of everyone around you. Even now, you are reminding me to cherish life and its brevity and beauty, and to tell the people I love how much they mean to me before it is too late.
Dear teacher, dear mentor, and dear friend----I miss you and all that is about you. God bless you in Heaven.
To infinity and beyond,
Teresea
25. What does the underlined phrase “lay off” in Paragraph 2 most probably mean?
A. like B. get into C. give out D. throw away
26. When did the author meet her teacher---Mr. Rupp?
A. In 1997 B. In 2001 C. In 2005 D. In 2009
27. Why did the author write a letter to her teacher in 2005?
A. She wanted to tell her teacher that she had become a teacher.
B. She had some difficulties in study and needed her teacher’s help.
C. She wanted to be a teacher and needed her teacher’s instruction.
D. She wanted to borrow some books from her teacher.
28. When the author wrote this letter, her teacher—Mr. Rupp was_______.
A. about to die B. seriously ill C. dead D. in good shape
高二英語試卷 第4頁(共10頁)
C
Though there are about 400 languages from all over the world that are in danger of disappearing completely，Zoque¬Ayapaneco，a native Mexican language is considered the most likely to become extinct，because the only two people in the world that speak it fluently do not talk to each other!
And，it's not because they live in different countries，states or even villages. In fact，Manuel Segovia and Isidro Velazquez，both in their 70s，live within 500 yards of each other，in the village of Ayapa in the Southern Mexican State of Tabasco. They，however，refuse to communicate because they simply don't have much in common. Segovia is apparently a little flank in nature while Velazquez is described as shy.
Segovia was at least able to talk in Zoque¬Ayapanece with his brother until he passed away about 12 years ago，and still manages to practice it with his family，especially his son Manuel，who for the last five years has been trying to learn it and hopes to become fluent enough to teach it to the next generati on. Velazquez on the other hand，has not been heard speaking in the language with anybody.
The two men say the language used to be widely spoken in the village，but the younger gener ation refused to learn it for fear of being laughed at，and it therefore began to die a slow death，as the elders passed away.
Unless the two men get their acts together，the only way to hear the language will be to either listen to Manuel's not-¬so-¬fluent statement or see them talk in a documentary entitled “Lengua Muerta” (Dead Language) that is being filmed to capture Zoque Ayapaneco and 364 other native Mexican languages that are in a similar state.
We sure hope Segovia and Velazquez soon find something common to talk about. Maybe the fact is that the language is dying and that they should start encouraging and teaching the next generation together.
29. What do we know about Zoque¬ Ayapaneco?
was widely used twelve years ago.
is a Southern American language.
will be popular in Mexico in the near future.
will be dying out if no effective measures are taken.
30. The reason why Segovia and Velazquez don't talk to each other is that ________.
both are too shy have no similarity in their character
are too familiar to talk live in different villages
31. From the passage，we can conclude that________.
gether 365 languages are becoming extinct in the world.
via and Velazquez will communicate with each other soon
government cares a lot about the protection of Zoque¬ Ayapaneco
can hear the language from Manuel or documentary “ Lengua Muerta”
32. What's the main idea of the passage?
d's endangered languages are being filmed.
agers are trying to protect their old language.
endangered language is spoken by only two people.
e are a lot of languages in Mexico.
高二英語試卷 第5頁(共10頁)
D.
What should we do when we are in a bad situation? Some may choose to give up. But is that what we should do? The following news report may get you encouraged.
With a population of 156 million, Bangladesh has one of the largest populations in the world. What makes the situation worse is that most of the country is situated on the low-lying Ganges delta(三角洲). As a result, it often suffers flooding, especially during the rainy season from July to October. In this period, the rivers rise as much as 12 feet. In such situations, people can only get to certain places by boat.
The problems are particularly serious in the Chalanbeel region, a poor area where people survive by farming on the rich delta soil when it is not underwater. But many parents there don’t want to send their children to school and there are not enough teachers. As a result, many kids living there do not attend school on a regular basis. The problem becomes worse during the rainy season when land schools cannot be reached. Many students never return to school after the forced breaks.
How to help students attend school regularly? 22-year-old Bangladeshi architect Mohammed Rezwan decided to take action. In 2002, the young man used $500 he had received in scholarships to start Shidhulai Swanirvar Sangstha. The non-profit organization’s mission was to set up floating schools. It took Rezwan four years to raise enough funds to open his first boat school. But as the world began to know about the organization’s worthy cause, money started to pour in. Until now, Shidhulai Swanirvar Sangstha has built 22 floating schools, some with playgrounds on the upper deck. Now a lot more children in the Chalanbeel region go to school regularly.
We should keep in mind that there is always a solution to every problem.
33. Which of the following statements about Bangladesh is TRUE?
A. It hardly suffers floods after October.
B. There are not many rivers around the country.
C. It is situated on the low-lying Ganges delta.
D. It sees a lot of floods from July to October.
34. It is implied in Paragraph 3 that in the Chalanbeel region, ______.
A. children can’t receive a good education
B. farmers don’t have rich soil to grow crops
C. parents consider education very important
D. teachers lose jobs as there aren’t enough students
35. Knowing about the cause of Mohammed Rezwan’s organization, many people___.
A. realized education is very important
B. decided to do what they could to help
C. didn’t think his idea could be carried out
D. were encouraged and tried to solve their problems
高二英語試卷 第6頁(共10頁)
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。選項中有兩項爲多餘選項。
While it is impossible to live completely free of stress, it is possible to prevent stress as well as reduce its effect when it can't be avoided. 36
Try physical activity
37 Running, walking, playing tennis, and working in your garden are just some of the activities you might try.
Make time for yourself
Schedule time for both work and entertainment. Don't forget, play can be just as important to your overall well-being as work. 38 Go window-shopping or work on a hobby. Allow yourself at least a half hour each day to do something you enjoy.
Take care of yourself
39 If you easily get angry and can't sleep well enough, or if you're not eating properly, it will be more likely that you will fall into stressful situations. If stress repeatedly keeps you from sleeping, you should consult a doctor.
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Stress can result from disorganization and a feeling that "there's so much to do, and not enough time". Trying to take care of everything at once can be too much for you and as a result, you may not achieve anything. Instead, make a list of everything you have to do, then do one thing at a time, checking off each
task as it is completed. Set out to do the most important task first.
A. You should make every effort to eat well and get enough rest.
B. Do whatever you like and want to do.
C. The following are suggestions for ways to deal with stress.
D. You need a break from your daily routine to just relax and have fun.
E. When you are nervous, angry or upset, try releasing the pressure through exercise or physical activity.
F. You could smile to yourself in front of a mirror every day.
G. Make a list of things to do
第三部分：英語知識運用(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。
Virak Mao moved from Cambodia six and a half years ago. He was an exciting and 41 12-year-old boy，looking forward to his new life in Canada but fearful he wouldn’t make friends, 42 since he didn’t speak English. What great progress he has 43 since then.[:]
First of all, he got over those early difficulties and 44 friends. Mao not only mastered 45
but won the Grade 9 French award. At school, he 46 to organize school events. Mao also 47 at school, such as cleaning the library and helping others. Mao had wanted to be an engineer 48 after
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struggling with chemistry, he discovered a new passion for 49 . At his Buddhist temple, Mao is a leader and 50 those who came to Canada for the first time to work hard. He also 51 in cultural dancing with other temple members, donating any 52 they raise back to the temple to buy supplies for the poor. Since the summer of 2011, he has held a job at a clothing store to help 53 his family. In June, Mao 54 from C.W. Jefferys and is now in the business management program at Ryerson University.
He is also the first winner of a new scholarship 55 by the Graduate Business Council with the purpose of helping a student, 56 wants to improve his community and in 57 of money. Awarded the scholarship in June, Mao spoke about the 58 of the award. “I was so excited. It was a huge relief for me,” he said, adding he would buy textbooks and school supplies with the award. “I am really 59 they raised this money to award me the scholarship. I just have no words. Anyone who works hard gets well 60 .”
41. A. comfortable B. quiet C. serious D. nervous
42.A. especially B. finally C. recently D. specially
43. A. achieved B. decided C. refused D. accepted
44.A. recognized B. made C. lost D. borrowed
45.A. Cambodia B. Japanese C. English D. Chinese
46. A. helped B. pretended C. planned D. wanted
47. A. volunteered B. attempted C. continued D. struggled
48. A. because B. if C. but D. since
49. A. education B. law C. language D. business
50. A. calls B. encourages C. introduces D. agrees
51. A. gets B. gives C. participates D. cuts
52. A. food B. equipment C. paper D. money
53. A. carry B. support C. build D. rescue
54. A. graduated B. escaped C. changed D. learned
55. A. created B. found C. organized D. chosen
56. A. that B. who C. which D. as
57. A. hope B. desire C. lack D. need
58. A. benefit B. interest C. method D. success
59. A. careful B. helpful C. useful D. gr ateful
60. A. ca ught B. invited C. paid D. fixed
高二英語試卷 第8頁(共10頁)
第二節語法填空(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。
Around twenty years ago I was living in York. Although I had a lot of experience and a Master's degree, I could not find 61.______(satisfy)work.
I was driving a school bus to make ends meet and living with a friend of 62.______(me), for I had lost my flat. I had attended five interviews with a company and one day between bus runs, they called to say I did not get the job. "Why has my life become so hard?" I thought 63.______(pain).
64.______ I pulled the bus over to drop off a little girl, she handed me an earring 65.______(say) that I should keep it in case somebody claimed it. The earring 66.______ (paint) black and said "BE HAPPY".
At first I got angry. Then it hit me - I had been 67______(give) all of my attention to what was going wrong with my life rather than what was right! I decided then and there to make a list of fifty things I was happy with. Later, I decided to add more things to the list. That night there was a phone call for me 68.______ a lady who was a director at a larger hospital. She asked me 69.______ I would give a one-day lecture on stress 70.______(manage) to 200 medical workers. I said yes.
My day there went very well, and before long I got a well-paid job. To this day I know that it was because I changed my way of thinking that I completely changed my life.
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)
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。作文中共有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：在缺詞處加一個漏子符號(∧)並在其下面寫出該加的詞。
刪除：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。
Dear Sir，
Thank you for invite me to the summer English course in your school. As for your choice between the two
courses, I prefer the four-week course because of this will allow me more time to do some traveling but make a
few new friends. Of all the subject I’m learning at school, I like English better. I had been learning English for
eleven years but my spoken English remains poorly. Therefore, I really hope to take this chance to improve it.
If possible, I’d like to stay with a family for a couple of days in order that I can know some customs in
England, what I’m particularly interested in. I believe I will have wonderful time this summer.
Yours truly,
Li Hua
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第二節 書面表達(滿分25分)
假定你是李華，你的美國朋友Jack來信說，他暑假後將到北京大學留學。請你根據以下內容給他寫一封回信，告知相關情況。
1.簡單介紹北京大學;
2.簡單介紹北京(例如生活便利，居民友善等);
3.留學期間願意提供任何幫助。
注意：1.詞數100左右：
2.可以適當增加細節，以使行文連貫。
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Dear Jack,
I am glad to know that you will come to China for further study. Now let me tell you what you are concerned with.
As is known to us, Peking University is considered to be one of the top universities in China, which is fam ous fo r its excellent teaching in art and culture. Studying here, you are sure to get improved in every aspect. Besides, it is the convenience for living that will impress you most. Located in the business center of Beijing, Peking University will provide anything you need, from daily necessities to learning materials. Most importantly, the people here are so friendly and hospitable that you can never feel lonely and helpless with their generous help.
As your friend, I would like to do my best to offer you help during your stay here when necessary. I am looking forward to meeting you soon.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
