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1、玉溪一中2015-2016學年上學期期中考試高三英語 命題人:田米第卷第一部分 聽力(共兩節(jié)，滿分30分）第一節(jié)聽下面5段對話。每段對話后有一個小題，從題中所給的A、B、C三個選項中選出最佳選項，并標在試卷的相應位置。聽完每段對話后，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。 A. Its close to where they live. B. The man can find a job there. C. Its quieter there.How does the man probably feel? A. Disappointed. B. Relieved.

2、 C. Proud.What does the woman say? A. She will invite the man to dinner. B. The man will give her a big dinner. C. They will go home for a delicious dinner.Where does the woman want to go now? A. The front counter. B. The restroom. C. Home.第二節(jié) 聽下面5段對話或獨白。每段對話或獨白后有幾個小題，從題中所給的A、B、C三個選項中選出最佳選項，并標在試卷的相應

3、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；聽完后，各個小題將給出5秒鐘的作答時間。每段對話或獨白讀兩遍。聽下面一段材料，回答第6、7題。s the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Friends. B. Husband and wife. C. Brother and sister.What do the speakers think about Mandy? A. Shes probably lying. B. Shes getting very sick. C. She hates staying home

4、 from school. 聽下面一段材料，回答第8至10題。s taking classes. B. Hes checking it out. C. He just graduated.Why does the man probably get the scholarship? A. His grades are so high. B. He is good at baseball. C. The college wants him to play on its sports team.What happened when the woman went to a game last time

5、? A. She was hit by a ball. B. She fell down and hurt herself. C. A basketball player was sent to hospital.聽下面一段材料，回答第11至13題。t the woman want to watch the movie? A. Shes seen it already.B. Shes too afraid. C. She doesnt like the actor.What happens in this part of the movie? A. A man drives to someon

6、es home.B. The bad guy kills someone. C. Someone kills the bad guy at his home.聽下面一段材料，回答第14至1題。t mind it so much. C. Shed rather have tomatoes, anyway.聽下面一段材料，回答第1至20題。 閱讀理解（共兩節(jié)，滿分40分）第一節(jié)（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，并在答題卡上將該項涂黑。 ARaeann Sleith began making bracelets (手鏈) w

7、hen she was six. Family and friends loved her designs and asked for more. When admirers suggested that Raeann sell her bracelets, she realized she wanted to do just that and donate the money to help kids with special needs, like her brother Derek.Raeanns older brother, Derek, has cri du chat syndrom

8、e. Children with cri du chat usually have problems understanding ideas and might have a hard time learning to talk. Many also have weak muscles that can cause problems with walking or using their fingers to pick things up. The term cri du chat means “cry of the cat” in French. Babies with cri du cha

9、t often have a high-pitched cry that sounds like that of a little cat.Over the years, Dereks teachers helped him learn sign language and gestures. They also taught him skills such as recognizing letters, cutting with scissors, and understanding basic math. Raeann wanted to donate money to Dereks sch

10、ool. “I just wanted to help my brother,” she says, “and the people who help him.”At first, Raeann focused on creating jewelry that would raise awareness for cri du chat. But people started requesting bracelets to wear as a symbol of support and awareness for a variety of other diseases and disorders

11、. To create those symbols, Raeann researched the color most often associated with raising awareness for the disease or disorder, such as pink for breast cancer or orange for leukemia.In the end, it turned out to be a great idea. In only a few years, Raeann has donated more than $30,000 to local char

12、ities. Raeanns mom says that working on the bracelets has developed the generosity and kindness that already existed in her daughter. Raeann plans to keep making bracelets and raising dollars for charities. “I just want to keep going on with it,” she says, “to help my brother more.”21. Paragraph 2 i

13、s mainly about _.A. the origin of the term cri du chat B. the research on cri du chat syndromeC. the treatment for cri du chat syndrome D. the characteristics of cri du chat syndrome22. The bracelets Raeann Sleith has made _.A. are decorated with colorful jewelsB. represent different kinds of diseas

14、esC. are very popular all over the worldD. add up to more than 30,00023. Which of the following can best describe Raeann Sleith? A. Caring and generous. B. Honest and responsible.C. Polite and determined. D. Creative and humorous.24. The main purpose of the text is to _.A. tell us the story of a lov

15、ing girlB. show us how to make braceletsC. introduce a kind of rare diseaseD. ask us to donate to local charities BLast night, on my way home I stopped because of being attracted by some hamburgers at a fast food restaurant. On my way in, a homeless man approached me and asked, “Do you have any bott

16、les lying around?” I knew he would recycle them for a few cents, but I didnt have any, so I said no. And again he asked, “Can you spare some change ?” I smiled, and said no again. He was very respectful; he smiled back and said, “OK, thank you.” Even though he didnt have anything, he was still in go

17、od spirits. From the way he spoke I could tell he was smart.Then I bought one hamburger and enjoyed my meal, but in the back of my mind I wondered whether the homeless man was hungry. After I finished my meal I decided to order another one for him. At this point I didnt know if he was still around,

18、but I tried anyway. At the counter I ordered a hamburger and also a hot chocolate, because it was cold outside, and I thought it would help warm him up. They delivered me the hot chocolate first and as I waited for my hamburger, I noticed the homeless man was standing right beside me. I looked at hi

19、m and smiled, “This hot chocolate is for you.” He replied like a gentleman, “Thank you so much. Thats very kind of you.” I always believe no matter how hard up I am, there are always those who are worse off than I. When you help someone, its not always about money, its about love. The love you give

20、today, someone might forget tomorrow. It doesnt matter. Love anyway, because the greatest thing you can give is love. 25. What does the underlined phrase mean according to the passage?A. Rich in money. B. Short in money. C. Generous. D. Selfish.26. We can learn from the first two paragraphs that the

21、 author _.A. was angry with the homeless man B. was an old friend of the homeless manC. decided to help the homeless man after his meal D. finished his meal quickly to help the homeless man27. We can infer from the text that the homeless man was _.A. old and sick B. polite and friendlyC. sad and ner

22、vous D. calm and confident28. The author wants to tell us that _.A. love cannot be forced B. money cannot buy everythingC. there is always someone that we can helpD. we shouldnt forget those who once helped us CVOLUNTEER HELP WANTED, WORKING WITH NEW EVENTS TEAMGants Hill, LondonWe are looking for a

23、 few volunteers to work with us in the creation of a new events group which is needing help to expand and may lead to part-time or full-time work. Hours are flexible, and successful candidates will be working on social media and liaising (聯絡) phone calls with organizations and groups. Candidates mus

24、t speak excellent fluent English. VOLUNTEER EVENTS ADMINISTRATIONWestminster, LondonWe would like an enthusiastic and outgoing administration volunteer for our Events Team at our London Head Office. This opportunity would suit a well-organized person with an eye for detail and good computer skills.

25、You will support our Events by sending thank-you letters, answering the telephone, and assisting with all aspects of event organization for 2 days a week.LOVE MUSIC? WANT EVENTS EXPERIENCE?Notting Hill, LondonOxfam Notting Hill Takeover are looking for volunteers for our music festival on 19th Octob

26、er 2013. The festival takes place in 5 places in Notting Hill. This charity event will be showcasing over 30 bands and DJs and playing all forms of music. We need a team of volunteers to assist us on the day in order to make sure everybody has a good time. If you want to be a part of a great event t

27、o help us raise money for Oxfam then please come along to our open recruitment session (招聘會). VOLUNTEERS WANTED!Hillingdon, LondonRoyal Voluntary Service is a national charity which delivers services through volunteers to help older people remain active and independent in their communities. We are g

28、rowing our new Dementia Support Service in Hillingdon and need help from you! You will be required to have good communication skills.29. If you want to work with the new events team, you should _.A. be confident B. work full-timeC. speak English very well D. have enough experience30. In the Royal Vo

29、luntary Service, volunteers can _.A. communicate with older peopleB. enjoy all forms of musicC. answer the telephoneD. work part-time only31. All of the four ads were written to _. A. look for some volunteersB. provide some job opportunitiesC. introduce some new informationD. complain about voluntee

30、rs poor service DThe United States is a country of immigrants. It is a place where people from all over the world come to build a better life. Some immigrants bring their families. Some bring a few of their favorite things. Others come alone with nothing but determination. One thing that every immig

31、rant brings with them is their culture. American immigration began in 1607 with the colony (殖民地) of Jamestown. In 1620, another group of people left England to build a settlement in America. They wanted to go to a place where they could practice their religion freely. Then many more people left thei

32、r homes in Europe to build a better life in America. Many also came to America from Africa. By 1770, more than two million people had moved to America. Later on, more people came to the United States than ever before. In cities all over America, you can see different cultures that formed this countr

33、y. Many things that you may think of as being “American” are actually from a foreign culture. Some of the best examples of this are the foods people eat. Pizza and spaghetti are foods that all Americans know and love. But both of them are from Italy. Baseball is an all-American sport. But the hot do

34、gs that people eat during the game are a type of food that was brought to America by German immigrants. Over time, pizza and hot dogs have become a part of what is considered to be American food. In the same way, different groups of people have come together to define what an American is. An America

35、n can be a person of any background. An American can be of any faith. An American can be of any skin color. They can speak English clearly. They can speak English with an accent. Each new immigrant adds something new to American culture. It will keep changing as more people come to this country.32.

36、Paragraph 2 is mainly about _.A. the history of American immigrationB. why people chose to move to AmericaC. the rapid growth of the population of AmericaD. what immigrants have brought to America33. Several foods are mentioned in the text to show _.A. they have a long history in AmericaB. they are

37、very popular with AmericansC. America is a country full of tasty foodsD. America is made up of different cultures34. The author probably agrees that American culture is _.A. simple B. strange C. diverse D. advanced35. What would be the best title for the text?A. Immigrants and their American dreamsB

38、. America: a melting pot of culturesC. America: a land of opportunityD. Life in the US: culture shock第二節(jié)（共5小題：每小題2分，滿分10分） 根據短文內容，從短文后的選項中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項。選項中有兩項為多余選項。How to communicate effectivelyEffective communication is a must for everyone who hopes to be successful. It helps express your thoughts

39、and improves your career prospects (前景) as well as strengthens relationships. Therefore, its necessary to work hard to improve your communication skills. 36 Before you are ready to talk to a group of people, you should think about what you are going to talk about. Although a printed copy of a speech

40、 may not be always necessary, highlighting a few important issues in your mind is a must. 37 And it reduces the possibilities of getting away from the main issues. Choose your wordsChoice of words is the most important part of any communication. Simple, clear words are appropriate for the issue you

41、are discussing. Needless to say, words that could make your audience unpleasant are best kept out of the communication. Most people tend to be careful about their language while at work. 38 This may hurt your loved ones beyond your imagination. Body languageMany people use body language by mistake a

42、nd end up making a fool of themselves. Body language means keeping eye contact and using hand gestures only wherever required. 39 This will make your talk more of a stage performance and defeat its purpose. Listen and concentrateCommunication is an exchange of ideas. Once you are done with your part

43、, listen carefully to what other people plan to say. 40 Get rid of all distractions (分散注意力的事物) such as a phone before you begin communication. A distraction not only disturbs your focus, but it also causes your audiences attention to wander.A. Gather your thoughtsB. Prepare a copy of a speechC. Howe

44、ver, when they get home they often use colorful language.D. This will help you remain focused throughout your communication.E. If you are giving a speech, it is important that you focus on that activity only.F. Effective communication is a gradual process and requires efforts on your part.G. Remembe

45、r, there is no need to speak every word with a gesture or facial expression.第三部分 英語知識運用（共兩節(jié)，滿分45分） 完形填空（共20小題；每小題1.5分，滿分30分）閱讀下面短文，從短文后各題所給四個選項（A、B、C和D）中，選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項，并在答題卡上將該項涂黑。One day, my father drove his employer to another city for a business meeting. On the outskirts (郊區(qū)) of town, they 1 for

46、 a sandwich lunch. While they ate, several boys playing in the street passed by their 42 . One of the boys limped (跛行). Looking more closely, my fathers boss 3 that the boy had a clubfoot (畸形足). He stepped out of the car and 4 the boy, saying that he was able to help get that foot fixed. The young b

47、oy was 45 . The businessman wrote down the boys name before the boy joined his friends down the street. The man 46 and said to my father, “Woody, the boys name is Jimmy. Find out where he 47 and do your best to get his parents 48 to let him have his foot operated on. Ill pay all the costs.” They fin

48、ished their sandwiches and went on their 49 . It didnt take long for my father to 50 Jimmys house, a small one that needed paint and repair. For almost an hour, my father 51 explained the plan to Jimmys parents. 52 , they looked at each other. When my father 53 they still werent quite sure about the

49、 generous offer from an unknown benefactor (捐助者). Later, my fathers employer got in touch with the local government with a 4 to send someone to Jimmys home to 55 the family that this was a lawful offer. Soon, with permission papers signed, my father took Jimmy to an excellent 56 in another state. Af

50、ter five operations, his limp disappeared. His parents watched in 57 as the returned boy stepped lightly toward them. They still could not 58 that a man they had never seen would pay a large sum of money to have a foot corrected for their son. The 59 benefactor was Mr. Henry Ford, the founder of the

51、 Ford Motor Company. He always said its more fun to do something for people 60 they dont know who did it.41. A. waited B. paidC. prepared D. stopped 42. A. car B. town C. office D. restaurant 43. A. thought B. observed C. doubted D. worried 44. A. took care of B. got hold of C. hung out with D. caug

52、ht up with 45. A. delighted B. satisfied C. interested D. relaxed 46. A. laughed B. apologized C. returned D. nodded 47. A. plays B. studies C. lives D. stays 48. A. determination B. permission C. help D. plan 49. A. chat B. ride C. meeting D. holiday 50. A. build B. decorate C. paint D. find 51. A.

53、 patiently B. briefly C. proudly D. calmly 52. A. Confused B. Excited C. Ashamed D. Tired 53. A. visited B. finished C. refused D. left 54. A. purpose B. decision C. request D. promise 55. A. warn B. remind C. argue D. convince 56. A. hotel B. hospital C. school D. store 57. A. anger B. fear C. amaz

54、ement D. disappointment 58. A. agree B. admit C. prove D. believe59. A. secret B. polite C. humorous D. cautious 60. A. until B. when C. unless D. if玉溪一中2015-2016學年上學期期中考試高三英語第II卷第三部分 英語知識運用（共兩節(jié)，滿分45分）第二節(jié)（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。Today, after finishing dinner in town,

55、 my husband and I were driving back home. As we pulled over, we saw a couple painting their furniture.I went inside our home, 61. _ (change) and then went back out again to ask our neighbors if they needed any help. While leaving my home, I was plagued (困擾) by thoughts of embarrass), denial, or being received. 63. _, I gathered the courage