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太原五中2015—2016学年度第二学期阶段性检测
高 三 英 语
出题人、校对人：刘克静，席艳艳，杜丽雯，张晓佳 (2016.5)
第I卷
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1．Why hasn’t the woman finished her homework?
A．Her hands are injured． B．She has a low fever． C．It is too cold．
2．What do you know about the man?
A．He is a taxi driver． B．He is an airport clerk． C．He is a computer operator．
3．Where has the woman been to recently?
A．Germany． B．West Africa． C．France．
4．What does the woman want the man to do?
A．To get a haircut． B．To do some shopping． C．To attend a party．
5．How does the man know the advertisement?
A．By calling the manager． B．By visiting the hotel．C．By reading today’s newspaper．
第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。
6．Where is the conversation taking place?
A．In a zoo． B．In a pet store． C．At a party．
7．What color is the woman’s dog?
A．White． B．Black． C．Brown．
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8．What is Professor Smith’s lecture about?
A．A new-found energy． B．The energy problem． C．Hot topics of nature．
9．What does the woman think of the lecture?
A．Interesting． B．Ordinary． C．Challenging．
10．What is the most important means according to Professor Smith?
A．Find some new energy．
B．Limit the use of energy．
C．Treasure the energy left．
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11．Where has the woman been?
A．Downstairs． B．Downtown． C．Home．
12．What color is the new sofa?
A．Brown． B．Blue． C．Yellow．
13．What does the woman think of the old sofa?
A．It’s old-fashioned． B．It’s too narrow to sleep on．
C．It doesn’t match their furniture．
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14．Why has the woman booked the Sky Palace for the man?
A．It offers quite a good service． B．It is near the company he’11 visit．
C．It is cheaper and more convenient．
15．What does the man ask the woman to do?
A．Fetch the tickets now． B．Get a travel agency number．
C．Find another hotel in Brussels．
16．What is the man’s final destination?
A．Brussels． B．London． C．Barcelona．
17．What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A．Husband and wife． B．Doctor and patient． C．Boss and secretary．
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18．In some people’s opinion，what do the first child and the only child have in common?
A．They strongly believe in family rules．
B．They tend to take responsibility for themselves．
C．They are very likely to succeed in life．
19．What do people generally think about the middle children in a family?
A．They grow up to be funny and charming．
B．They get less attention from their parents．
C．They lose their way easily in the crowd．
20．What did the recent study find about later children?
A．They often did better in life．
B．They believed in family rules．
C．They strictly followed orders．
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Birmingham Study Abroad Program
Entry requirements
To attend the Study Abroad Program you must meet the following requirements:
l Native speaker of English or English language qualification equivalent to IELTS 6.5 (7.0 for law)
l Completed at least one year of university study
l Achieved a grade point average of at least 3.0
l Have a particular interest or background in the subject of choice
Fees for 2015/16
International Study Abroad Program:
Sep 2015 —Jun 2016: ￡12,000
Sep 2015 —Dec 2015: ￡6,750
Jan 2016 —Jun 2016: ￡6,750
EU Study Abroad Program:
Sep 2015 —Jun 2016: ￡9,000
Sep 2015 —Dec 2015: ￡4,500
Jan 2016 —Jun 2016: ￡4,500
How to apply
Our online application is now available. When applying, you will need to upload the following documentation:
l A copy of an official transcript（成绩单）showing the courses taken and grades
l A copy of your passport / ID photo page
l Evidence of English language ability (if applicable)
If you have any questions about the application, please email the Study Abroad Team.
The study Abroad Program with English
If you do not meet the English language requirements for entry to the Study Abroad Program, it is possible to attend a pre-sessional English course first.
These courses are run by our English for International Students Unit(EISU), and you can find out the details, costs and application process for those courses online.
The English for Academic Purposes professional course is for international students who have an offer to study at the University but who do not currently meet the English language requirements. The course is designed to suit your level of English and allows you to meet the English language requirement for your programme without retaking IELTS.
Please note that unfortunately we can't offer fee discounts for students who leave the programme in the middle of a University of Birmingham teaching term.
21. If John Smith, an American sophomore (大二学生) in law, wants to apply for the Birmingham study Abroad Program, he should_______.
A. have an IELTS score of 6.5
B. have an IELTS score of 7.0
C. promise to study in Birmingham for at least one year
D. have a grade point average of at least 3.0
22. A Chinese university student, Wang Li, is going to attend the program from January 2016 to June 2016. How much should she pay?
A. ￡12,000 B. ￡6,750 C. ￡9,000 D. ￡4,500
23. Which of the following is NOT needed when non-native speakers of English apply for the program?
A. A copy of recommendation letter. B. A copy of an official transcript.
C. A copy of your passport / ID photo page. D. Evidence of English language ability
B
During the winter, Andy Law likes to keep his house warm, which used to be a problem. He’d sometimes forget to turn down the thermostat (恒温器) when he traveled, which raised his heating bills. But he hasn’t had to worry about that since buying one of Google’s Nest thermostats.
In fact, companies are developing many smart devices that will tailor their functions to what they learn about their users’ needs. But many of these devices are still on the drawing board, so the Nest thermostat first provides a good example of what is fast coming down the road.
Officials at Google Inc. say the Nest thermostat can understand what its owners want. “The first three to four days is when it is most eager to learn, ” said Maxime Veron, director of product marketing for Nest. “It gathers data, temperature, the time it was set and occupancy.” After four days, Nest learns enough to keep the house as hot or cold as the person generally prefers at different times.
One feature that will click in about a week after Nest starts learning is its “Auto-Away” function. Nest will automatically adjust the temperature to whatever the person previously has indicated they prefer when they are gone.
The Auto-Away sensors are also designed to scan a room for movement “above most pets’ heads,” so it doesn’t mistake a dog or cat for a person and assume someone is still in the home. But the thermostat can be fooled by large pets.
Another feature many people seem to like is “Nest Leaf”, which gives the user feedback(反馈) whenever the temperatures they set save energy. So if the person raises the temperature enough on a hot day or down on a cool one, a green leaf appears on the thermostat.
However, some people say that it is too expensive. But after trying it out, PC Magazine editor John Delaney said, “It is a must for anyone looking to save on heating and air conditioning costs and I like the idea of setting it and forgetting it.”
24. After buying a Nest thermostat, Andy Law ________.
A. has reduced his heating bills B. has solved his health problems
C. doesn’t need to keep his house warm D. doesn’t worry about his traveling expenses
25. By saying “on the drawing board” in paragraph 2, the author means that many of the devices are _______.
A. out of control B. made for a special purpose
C. designed in many new ways D. in the process of being planned
26. One feature of the Nest thermostat is that it can _________.
A. affect and change its users’ living habits
B. learn its users’ daily heating and cooling preferences
C. collect detailed information about its users’ activities
D. recognize the differences between people and large pets
25. A green leaf will appear when you _________.
A. place your Nest thermostat in a cool house
B. turn down your Nest thermostat on a hot day
C. turn on the “Auto-Away” function of your Nest thermostat
D. adjust your Nest thermostat to an energy-efficient temperature
C
A café owner has defended her decision to pen a Facebook post (an Internet message to be discussed) stating “No, we are not child-friendly,” saying it breaks her heart when children damage her possessions.
On Monday, the Little French Café in Newcastle, Australia, posted an announcement on their Facebook page: “Are we child-friendly? If you are looking for a café with a children’s menu, a play area, lounges for your children to jump on, vast space for your baby carriages, an area for your children to run around, and annoy other customers, while you are unaware of them — then the short message is ‘No, we are not child-friendly.’ However, if you would like to bring your children here and they are happy to sit at a table with you and behave properly, please come in. Otherwise, there are plenty of places that are specially designed to entertain your children.” The post has since been deleted.
Some Facebook users called the post “arrogant (傲慢的)” and an “attack on parents”, The Newcastle Herald reports. The café owner responded with this statement: “I build the café myself. It has my blood, sweat and plenty of tears in it.”
The post came about after the café owner was asked by a customer, who had left a one-star review on the café’s business page, about whether the café was child-friendly. Ms Kotz told news.com.au she wrote the bad review because she felt staff reacted negatively towards children at the café.
The café owner said it broke a piece of her heart every time when she was watching children emptying salt and pepper shakers into her fireplaces, parents changing nappies (尿布) on her lounges, or kids throwing their own food onto her carpet.
Although the café’s policy has attracted a lot of criticism, most people who commented on the Little French Café’s Facebook page stood by the owner. One woman named Lesley wrote, “I don’t think there was anything wrong with what you said by any means. If parents want to take their children to your café, they need to be responsible for their behavior.”
28. What is the text mainly about?
A. An Australian café’s policy on children.
B. A Facebook post about parents’ manners.
C. The protection of the customers’ basic rights
D. The relationship between staff and customers.
29. Which of the following is permitted according to the café owner’s post?
A. Parents demanding a children’s menu.
B. Children entertaining themselves in the café.
C. Children running around their own carriages.
D. Parents taking well-behaved kids to the café.
30. The café owner wrote the post _____.
A. after a kid damaged her possessions
B. in response to a customer’s question
C. in order to improve the efficiency of the café
D. after the café was criticized by some Facebook users
31. What did Lesley think of the café owner’s action?
A. It was slightly unfair. B. It was very misleading.
C. It was highly controversial. D. It was quite understandable.
D
Cyberspace (网络空间) has given rise to a new social change where people make friends from across the world, but know little about their next-door neighbors. This disturbs critics, but those who have been won over often find an Internet friendship more satisfying.
Take Bob for example. His neighbor doesn’t know anything about gardening, but his instant messaging friend Gr33nThum does. Besides, Gr33nThum doesn’t do that annoying sound when he talks.
Those people like Bob have long been criticized for their lack of necessary social skills. In short, say critics, people are unlearning how to naturally communicate with their neighbors, creating a social network of strangers.
However, a report entitled “The Strength of Internet Ties” provides a different opinion. Sociologists are suggesting that the Internet helps cultivate social networks and make use of them when it matters most.
Friends often move. As kids, our friends’ parents move away. As adults, we move away to college or for work. Communicative tools have made losing touch the result of laziness, not distance. “The larger and the more diverse a person’s network, the more important e-mail is ,” argues Jeffrey Boase, who co-authored the report. “You can’t make phone calls or personal visits to all your friends very often, but you can keep in touch with them regularly with the help of the Internet. That turns out to be very important.”
In addition to expanding and strengthening the social ties people keep in the offline world, Internet and e-mail provide a social and informational support group that helps people make difficult decisions and face challenges. “Internet use provides online users a path to resources,
such as access to people who may have the right information to help deal with family health problems or find a new job,” says John Horrigan, author of the report.
“The Internet creates a new basis for community. Rather than relying on a single community for social support, people often must actively seek out a variety of appropriate people and resources for different situations,” says co-author Barry Wellman.
32. Critics think that making friends online __________.
A. exposes Internet users to danger B. leads to coldness between people
C. causes distrust between neighbors D. results in the dying out of social skills
33. Jeffrey Boase argues that the Internet _________.
A. makes people lazier than before
B. is helpful in bringing neighbors together
C. is more important than the offline world
D. makes it easier for people to stay connected
34. According to John Horrigan, Internet users benefit a lot from social networks because _______.
A. they can get the latest information online
B. people in the online world are more reliable
C. there are many online jobs available for them
D. they are more likely to get help when in trouble
35. What would be the best title for the text?
A. The value of cyber friendship B. The importance of friendship
C. The new way of communication D. The development of the Internet
第二节(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
How to Eat Properly for Younger, Healthy Looking Skin
It is impossible to stay young forever, no matter how much you might want to fight the signs of ageing. ____36____. However, if your skin is starting to show the signs of ageing, there are a few really simple things that you can do to keep your skin looking fresh and healthy.
Eat tomatoes
Much of early skin ageing is down to sun damage, and this is something that can really be prevented if you wear sun-cream (防晒霜) every day. ____37____. So in this case, it can be helpful to have your skin providing its own protection. Tomatoes are very high in lycopene (番茄红素), which is said to protect your skin from sunburn. ____38____. So it works in two ways to help fight ageing.
____39____
Drinking plenty of water is almost a miracle cure for lots of the things that can go wrong in
your body. The body is made up of almost 70% water, and the more you replenish (补充) this, the better it works. Drinking lots of water helps keep your skin hydrated (含水的), helping it to look healthier and smoother, and avoiding the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Eat almonds (杏仁)
____40____. Anyone who is trying to keep their skin in great condition know the importance of vitamin E for healing and repairing skin. Eating almonds helps the body to fight against sun damage and can also help you keep a healthy weight, which is another key element in looking younger.
A. Keep your skin healthy
B. Drink lots of water
C. Everyone will eventually grow old
D. Almonds are full of vitamin E
E. Wearing sun-cream is something that many people forget to do, or simply don’t want to do
F. Not only this, but lycopene is also said to help keep your skin smooth
G. Try eating almonds instead of crisps during the day
第三部分 英语知识运用(共两节，满分45分)
第一节 完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
The former Smiths singer Morrissey has been in hospital on several occasions during the last 18 months. He has announced that he is being 41 for cancer in the hospital now, 42 he hasn’t revealed what type of cancer he has.
Despite his diagnosis, the 55-year-old songwriter, whose first name is Stephen, 43 he isn’t afraid of death. He accepts that it is 44 that comes to us all. Though knowing that he has a severe 45 , he has a 46 attitude. “If I die, then I die. And if I don’t, then I don’t. Right now I feel 47 .”
“I’m aware that in some of my recent photos I look somewhat 48 , but that’s what illness can do. I’m not going to 49 about that because I’ll sit when I’m dead,” he also says.
Morrissey’s 2012 tour performance 50 in South America and continued through Asia and North America. Morrissey’s recent health issue 51 him to cancel his US tour. After knowing he cancelled a number of 52 , fans have been worried about the state of Morrissey’s health for a few years.
Morrissey also 53 he’s at an age when he should have stopped making music, and he thinks he may 54 from songwriting and performance once he has completed his first novel about himself. At that time he can do what he enjoyed most while working.
Shortly after the 55 of his 10th studio album in July, he said, “Many composers of
classical music died at age 34. And I’m still 56 , and nobody knows what to do with me. Because my novel is coming along well, my task is 57 , that is, it can be published next year before I die.”
Life is all about 58 . Facing the illness, it’s your choice that 59 how you live life. Morrissey sets a good 60 for us to follow.
41. A. treated
B. discovered
C. obtained
D. noticed
42. A. so
B. but
C. still
D. however
43. A. suspects
B. hopes
C. insists
D. advises
44. A. nothing
B. anything
C. everything
D. something
45. A. operation
B. performance
C. interest
D. illness
46. A. powerful
B. mad
C. positive
D. terrible
47. A. crazy
B. cool
C. handsome
D. good
48. A. unfair
B. unkind
C. unknown
D. unhealthy
49. A. complain
B. set
C. worry
D. learn
50. A. performed
B. started
C. paused
D. interrupted
51. A. forced
B. allowed
C. dragged
D. pushed
52. A. shows
B. tours
C. parties
D. meetings
53. A. required
B. claimed
C. ordered
D. warned
54. A. remove
B. survive
C. retire
D. escape
55. A. display
B. change
C. revision
D. release
56. A. alive
B. wealthy
C. busy
D. weak
57. A. difficult
B. simple
C. necessary
D. helpful
58.A. experiences
B. lessons
C. choices
D. decisions
59. A. affects
B. makes
C. shares
D. raises
60. A. tip
B. figure
C. goal
D. example
第II卷
第三部分 英语知识运用(共两节，满分50分)
第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
Can you imagine the world full of crying and shouting, covered in darkness? However, it’s not just a joke. It’s a real __61___ (describe) of a world without happiness and laughter.
If you compare our life to a pie, what would you put in if you were in charge of making the pie? ____62____ (obvious), many people would add as much happiness as possible. Do you know why? It’s ____63____ happiness stands for sweetness in most people’s minds.
Don’t think of it just as a comparison. Happiness is a flower ____64____ (live) in the sunshine, and it is not difficult to reach for it. We have a variety of ____65____ (emotion) like
sadness, anger, fear, enthusiasm and happiness, and they all appear naturally when something ____66____ (affect) our feelings. So, if we can change our attitude ____67____ things in the world, we can certainly adjust our emotions. It means that we can choose to be happy if we want to, as long as we view everything in ____68____ positive way.
If we can be happy, why not ____69____ (choice) to be? Let’s try together to create a world ____70____ (fill) with smiling faces and sunshine.
第四部分 写作(共两节；满分35分)
第一节 短文改错(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线(＼)划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1．每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2．只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。
Yesterday afternoon, I felt illness all of a sudden. I was about to get up from the sofa while I felt dizzy as if everything were spinning around. Then my head ached a lot of. That is a kind of feeling you have when you get drunk. I go to the hospital nearby, where I was given a medical examination. To my relief, there was something seriously wrong with me. The doctor said the symptom was probably caused by too many pressure and tiredness. Now I think it necessarily to forget my work for little while. I need to taking some exercise every day and find ways to relax me. That really matters.
第二节 书面表达(满分25分)
假设你是李红，你的一位美国笔友Robert写E-mail问及你高考后暑假的安排。请根据以下要点，写一封email回复他。
1.学开车 2.参加英语培训课程 3. 游览各地名胜
注意：1.可适当增加细节以使行文连贯。
2.词数：100个左右。开头已给出，不计词数。
Dear Robert,
How time flies!
Yours
Li Hong
英语参考答案
听力
1—5 CABBC 6—10 BABAC 11—15 BCCBC 16—20 BCCBA
阅读
21-23 DBA 24—27 ADBD 28-31 ADBD 32—35 BDDA 36-40 CEFBD
完型
41-45 ABCDD 46-50 CDDCB 51-55 AABCD 56-60 ABCAD
语法填空
61. description 62. Obviously 63. because 64. living 65. emotions
66. affects 67. to/towards 68. a 69. choose 70. filled
改错
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up from the sofa while I felt dizzy as if everything were spinning around.
when
Then my head ached a lot of. That is a kind of feeling you have when you
get drunk. I go to the hospital nearby, where I was given a medical
went
examination. To my relief, there was something seriously wrong with me.
nothing
The doctor said the symptom was probably caused by too many pressure
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and tiredness. Now I think it necessarily to forget my work for ︿ little
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书面表达 (One possible version)：
Dear Robert,
How time flies! My college entrance exam is approaching and I will finish my senior courses this June, which also announces the end of this stressful life. Therefore, I intend to have a colorful and meaningful summer vacation.
First, learning to drive cars is my biggest dream. So I will learn how to drive to get a driving license next month. Then I will take some English courses to improve my spoken English. After that, I will pay a visit to some tourist attractions throughout China to widen my horizon. Surely I will take some photos to send to you via the Internet. At last, I will have a good rest and enjoy my hobbies.
This is the plan for my vacation. I am eagerly looking forward to it.
Yours
Li Hong
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