山西省示范性高中2013屆高三上學(xué)期期中考試英語試題

1、2013屆高三上學(xué)期期中考試英語試題第一卷（選擇題 共115分）第一部分：英語知識運用 (共二節(jié)，滿分55分)第一節(jié): 單項填空(共15小題；每小題1分，滿分15分)1. -Why was Mr. Li so happy this morning?-Because he was with an award for excellence in teaching.A. given B. admired C. honoured D. rewarded 2. Jane got up at 7, dressed and made herself up, and then herself in the m

2、irror before going to work. A. stared B. enjoyed C. admired D. recognized 3. He didnt tell the truth. That reason could not his absence from school. A. take into consideration B. account for C. make out D. make up for 4. He came all the way to China for promoting friendship for making money. A. othe

3、r than B. more than C. better than D. rather than 5. Im sure he will finish the report . A. after two hours B. in two hours time C. within two hours D. two-hour later 6. Only when the war was over . A. did everything he take back B. was everything taken back C. did everything take back D. has he tak

4、en everything back7. The newly-published book, which refers basic English grammar, is only for beginners. A. as; meant B. to; considered C. for; intended D. to; intended 8. Shopping on the net is more and more popular. Taobo is Asia's largest retail (零售的) network platform, _ people can buy and s

5、ell many kinds of things. A. which B. where C. what D. whose9. When if he had any idea what the novel was about, Jack kept silent. He have read it very carefully. A. asking; needn'tB. asking; shouldn't C. asked; cant D. asked; mustnt10. The news of the Ministry's coming to our school for

6、 a visit was _ on the radio yesterday.A. turned outB. found outC. given outD. carried out11. More than 13.7 million Americans were unable to find work in July.-Yeah, most jobs for months. A. are seeking B. sought C. have been seeking D. had been seeking12. -Dad, can we go to the shop？I want to buy s

7、ome sweets -_. Cant you see Im busy at the moment?A. Take it easy B. No problem C. Forget it D. Dont mention it13. _ New York Times, an elite (精華) newspaper of America, should have reported the whisper as _ breaking news.A. The; a B. The; the C. 不填; a D. The; 不填14. Will you go to see the movie A Sim

8、ple Noodle Story tomorrow evening? No, I am going to a lecture, or at least I am planning _.A. to B. so C. goD. that15. she is not so cheerful she used to be?A. How is it that; as B. Why is it that; whatC. Is it why; that D. How it is that; as 第二節(jié)：完形填空（共20小題；每小題2分，滿分40分） 閱讀下面短文，掌握其大意，然后從各題所給的A、B、C、D

9、四個選項中，選出最佳選項。I was shopping at my local supermarket, as I normally have for years. One particular day, I had done about 2 weeks worth of shopping and 16 toward the register to pay for my groceries.  After the cashier had scanned my items and I had bagged them

10、up, she stated that the 17 was $150.  I 18 into my back right pocket to grab the money to pay and noticed that there was no money there.  I started to get 19 .  I knew my pocket book was in the car and I was sure I had put the 20 in my back right pocket. I looked at the cashier w

11、ith wet eyes and a 21 look not knowing what to do.  There were people behind me on the line. She told me to speak with the courtesy counter (愛心柜臺).  I 22 and said, “Really? It's 23 , no one would hand that in!”  But she 24 me to. “You never know” she said. I decided

12、 that there was no 25 in checking so I walked up to a woman behind the counter and said “I have to ask, did anyone 26  cash by any chance?” She asked “How much?" My face then 27 .  “$200 in the form of one hundred dollar bills.” I replied.  She said, “ 28 , ye

13、s, someone did!" I was so 29 ! “Who? I want to thank her.”  She pointed to a young girl about 10 years old and says, “She did.”I walked over to the mom and hugged her. She said, “It wasn't me, it was my 30 ” .  I said “I know, I wanted to thank you bo

14、th, 31 she found it . it's because of you that I got this back.” I was so happy, I was almost in tears. The next day at work, a person in another department 32 me tickets to the circus.  He handed me 5 tickets. Almost 33 that young girls face popped (突然出現(xiàn)) in my head.

15、60; After work I went back to the supermarket and stopped at the courtesy counter and asked if she had any idea who that woman was. She smiled and said, “Yes, She is a friend of mine”.  Then I asked her to do me a favor and pass along these 5 tickets to her.She told me that the family of t

16、he little girl who found my money were not rich so they would really 34 this.  She also said that they had 3 children, so five was the 35 number of tickets! 16. A. showed B. retired C. hesitated D. headed17. A. percentage B. product C. total D. luggage18. A. reached B. searched C. checked D. lo

17、oked19. A. particular B. curious C. nervous D. serious20. A. card B. money C. purse D. grocery21. A. shocked B. moved C. inspired D. confused22. A. laughed B. screamed C. cried D. blamed23. A. reality B. evidence C. cash D. receipt24. A. postponed B. encouraged C. discouraged D. promised25. A. doubt

18、 B. need C. expense D. harm26. A. work out B. turn in C. send for D. take away27. A. broke up B. burst out C. send off D. lit up28. A. Eventually B. Actually C. Finally D. Unfortunately29. A. interested B. worried C. surprised D. absorbed30. A. daughter B. husband C. mother D. friend31. A. because B

19、. although C. however D. besides32. A. lent B. borrowed C. produced D. offered33. A. simple B. constantly C. instantly D. previously34. A. reject B. purchase C. ignore D. appreciate35. A. unique B. perfect C. official D. typical第三部分 閱讀理解（共20小題；每小題3分，滿分60分）第一節(jié): 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。A I

20、paid a visit to Cambridge last January. Though the trip took me 5 hours and it rained the whole day with strong winds there, the town deserved a visit. The bus started at 6:10 a. m. It stopped at 4 airports before we finally arrived，which wasted more time than we expected. Tired with long sitting，on

21、e passenger stood up to relax his numbed legs. The driver asked him to sit down but in vain. So he pulled up and said seriously, “Either you get off or sit down.” To him, safety is the first policy. Cambridge consists of over thirty colleges. The oldest part of the university was built in the 13th c

22、entury while the newest was founded in the mid 1960s.The number of the students is so great that many students live in lodgings（出租房）and move into college for their final year. Cambridge is called a university town because there is no clear separation between the university buildings and the rest of

23、the city. The university is not just one part of the town；it is all over the town. The heart of Cambridge has shops，pubs，and supermarkets，but most of it is university-colleges，departments，libraries，clubs and other places for university staff and students. Students fill the shops，cafes，banks and chur

24、ches，making these as well part of the university. With over 10,000 undergraduates and postgraduates, the town is a busy place indeed. Students here are not allowed to keep cars. If you happen to be walking in the street during a break，better stop a moment to avoid the boiling sea of bicycles hurryin

25、g in all directions，carrying students from one college or lecture room to another.36. The writer believed that the trip took more time because of_ A. bad weather B. unexpected stops of the bus C. one passenger D. an accident on the way37.Why is Cambridge called a university town？ A. It has 10，000 un

26、dergraduates and postgraduates. B. There are over thirty colleges in the town. C. All the students and staff live in the town. D. The university and town are fully combined.38. It can be inferred that most Cambridge students take _as their first means of transport. A. boats B. cars C. bicycles D. bu

27、sesBGrace Kane hangs onto an Olympic dream of clinging to a granite (花崗巖) wall by her fingertips 70 feet from the ground. The fearless girl is only 10, but already has scaled great heights in the sport of rock climbing.Last week, Kane won a bronze in the 11­and­younger sport class at the U

28、SA Climbing Youth National Championships in Atlanta. She was the only competitor of the 31 there with no climbing coach or top­flight facilities in which to train. Climbing will become an exhibition at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics in Brazil. The hope of enthusiasts is that the sport will ga

29、in full status in 2020.“Im already training for that,” said Kane. “Climbing is my passion, my love, and I want to make something of it.”Her dad took her to climb rocks on her fourth birthday for the first time and today he cant keep up with her, “Its the freedom to let loose,” she said. “When Im up

30、there, Im so focused and dont hear anything. I always feel comforted knowing people are supporting me.”The bronze in Atlanta qualified Kane for the USA team and Novembers International Championships in Ecuador. Thats a trip she might have to miss because its too expensive.Kane held a backyard music

31、concert-she played the guitar and the piano and wrote inspirational songs-and raised $600 for her $1,500 trip to Atlanta. Shes also been sponsored by a shoe company, but must rely heavily on donations from family and friends for travel expenses.Her mom Heather Kane said the family has chosen “to do

32、whatever we need to help her achieve her goals”. One of Graces biggest challenges is finding balance in her life. Theres school, her music and church to fit around climbing.“Climbing is going to mean sacrificing things other kids might pursue,” Grace said. “But it doesnt bother me. Its like playing

33、the piano; you cant take a break or youll lose your touch.”39. What would be the best title of the passage?A. Rock climbing gains popularityB. Grace Kane likes challengesC.A young climber follows her dreamD. An amazing victory for a young rock climber40.We can learn from the second paragraph that ro

34、ck climbing _.A. is not an exhibition at the Olympics nowB. is an official event at the Olympics nowC. is not open to childrenD. will gain full status in 202041.Which of the following is TRUE about Grace Kane?A. She is only interested in rock climbing.B. She is a girl with many talents.C. Rock climb

35、ing has affected her study.D. She has won gold medals in several matches.42.One of Graces biggest challenges is to _.A. find a capable coach for herB. get qualified for the USA teamC. raise enough money for International competitionsD. keep balance between rock climbing and other activitiesCWhen I w

36、as a baby, I entertained you and made you laugh. Whenever I was “bad”, you'd shake your finger at me and ask, “How could you?”-but then you'd give up, and roll me over for a belly scratch and I believed that life could not be any more perfect.My housetraining was a long process, because you

37、were terribly busy, but we worked on that together. We went for long walks, runs in the park and car rides. We stopped for ice cream. I took long naps in the sun waiting for you to come home at the end of the day.Gradually, you began spending more time at work and on your career, and more time searc

38、hing for a human mate. Eventually, you fell in love. She, now your wife, is not a dog person, but I still welcomed her into our home. I was happy because you were happy. Then the human babies came along and I shared your excitement, I was fascinated by their pinkness, how they smelled, and I wanted

39、to mother them too. Your wife was afraid I would bite them. But nevertheless, as they began to grow, I became their friend.Now, you have a new job in another city and you and they will be moving to an apartment that does not allow pets. You've made the right decision for your “family”, but there

40、 was a time when I was your only family.I was excited about the car ride until we arrived at the dog pound. It smelled of dogs and cats, of fear, of hopelessness. You filled out the paperwork and said, “I know you will find a good home for her.” They shrugged and gave you a pained look. The children

41、 were in tears as they waved me goodbye. And “How could you?” were the only three words that swept over my mind.Is it better to live with hope or without hope? At first, whenever anyone passed my pen (圍欄), I rushed to the front, hoping it was you, that you had changed your mind and that this was all

42、 a bad dream.My beloved master, I will think of you and wait for you forever. I hope you receive more faithfulness from your family than you showed to me.43. Who tells this story?A. A dog. B. A child. C. A dog's owner. D.A dog trainer44. Why did the dog's owner take his dog to the pound?A. H

43、e had a newborn baby. B. His wife did not like the dog.C. He was moving into a new building. D. He thought the dog too troublesome.45. Which is true about the dog when it lived at the pound?A. It hoped to be adopted by another family.B. It continued to love its former owner.C. It did not trust human

44、s any more. D. It was excited about the pound.46. What is the theme of the story?A. Be ready for changes. B. Never expect too much.C. Never complain about your life. D. Be faithful to those who love you.DViolent winds swept the ocean, and waves thundered to shore, shaking the lookout tower at Pea Is

45、land Rescue Station. Surfman Theodore Meekins was on watch that evening of 11 October 1896. A hurricane had struck the Outer Banks of North Carolina, and the tide was so strong that beach patrols(巡邏)had been canceled. Still, Meekins paid close attention to the horizon. This was the type of weather t

46、hat could blow ships hundreds of miles off course.Offshore, the ship E.S. Newman was caught in the storm. The captain, whose wife and child were on the ship, feared the Newman would soon break up. He made the decision to beach his ship, then fired a signal, praying that someone onshore would see it.

47、Meekins, whose eyes were trained to cut through rain and surf mists, thought he saw the signal, but so much spray (水霧) covered the lookout windows that he could hardly make sure. Still, he took no chances. After summoning (召集) the station keeper, Captain Richard Etheridge, Meekins set off a coston s

48、ignal, a signal made by using lamps of different colors. Together, the two men searched the darkness for a reply. A few moments later, they saw a flash of light to the south and knew a shop was in distress (遇險). Even before the return signal burned out, Etheridge had summoned his men and begun rescu

49、e operations. For the lifesavers, the rescue of the Newman was nothing unusual. Over the years, so many ships had foundered off the Outer Banks that sailors called the region the Graveyard of the Atlantic. Noting the dangerous surf and wind conditions, Captain Etheridge quickly decided the surf boat

50、s would be impossible to control. Instead, he decided to use another way to help the survivors.The crew set off on the long journey down the beach to the scene of the wreck (海灘). Captain Etheridge hoped to fire a line from a gun to the ships mast (船桅). After the ships crew dragged the line onboard,

51、the surfmen would fire a second line and carry survivors safely to shore.The surfmen crossed three miles of sand to reach the ship Newman. The water was freezing, and the men often sank up to their knees in sand. Captain Etheridge noted in his diary that “the voice of gladdened hearts greeted the ar

52、rival of the station crew,” but that “it seemed impossible for them to do anything under such circumstances. The work was often stopped by the sweeping current.”Even when the rescue equipment proved useless, Etheridge refused to give up. Choosing two of his strongest surfmen, he tied rope lines arou

53、nd their waists and sent them into the water. The two men, holding a line from shore, walked with huge effort as far as they could before diving through the waves. Nearly worn out while swimming against the tide, they finally made it to the shore.The first to be rescued were the captains wife and ch

54、ild. With the two passengers tied to their backs, the surfmen fought their way back to shore. Taking turns, Etheridge and his crew made ten trips to the Newman, saving every person onboard. It was 1:00 a.m. when the crew and survivors finally made it back to the station.That night, as the exhausted

55、survivors lay sleeping and his lifesaving crew rested, Captain Etheridge picked up his pen, and in the light of an oil lantern, wrote with satisfaction that all the people onboard had been saved and were “sheltered in this station”words he would remember for many years to come.47. The beach patrols

56、were canceled because _. A. Meekins paid enough attention to the horizonB. there was too much spray on the windowsC. the winds and tide were too strongD. there was no ship near the station48. The underlined word “foundered” in Paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to “_”. A. stopped B. sank C. sailed D.

57、 arrived49. What was the authors main purpose in writing the passage? A. To warn sailors of the dangers of hurricanes.B. To create a story describing a rescue at sea.C. To inform people about Richard Etheridge.D. To record the details about the Newman.50. What is the main idea of the passage? A. The newman was very dangerous before Richard Etheridge a