2013届高三上学期期中英语试题

2013届高三上学期期中英语试题 本试卷分第一卷(选择题)和第二卷(非选择题)两部分第一卷 第二部分英语知识运用(共两节，满分45分)第一节单项填空(共15小题；每小题l分，满分l5分)21. New Zealand has not only beautiful natural ______ but also rich natural resources.A. scene   B. sights   C. view   D. scenery22. –-Miss Smith, would it be all right if I missed the English test next week?--________or you’ll have to take the course again.  A. Oh, come on!   B. It’s up to you     C. Ok.             D. I’m afraid not.23. --You _____ better now if you had listened to me.   --- Next time I will.A. would be  B. will be C. would have been  D. had been24. This kind of flowers only ____ at a particular time every year. Many people come here just to see its beauty.  A. comes up   B. comes off   C. comes about   D. comes out25. --The strong wind has a bad _____ our newly planted young trees.--What’s more, it ____ many people riding bikes on the road.  A. effect on; affects    B. affect on; effects  C. effect in; affects     D. affect in; effects26.Our teacher thinks it no good______ without practice.A. Learn   B. to learn   C. learning   D. learn27. I _____ in the countryside, but now I ______ in Beijing.A. Was used to live; am used to live  B. used to living; used to liveC.used to live; am used to living   D. was used to living; used to live28. Thank you for all your hard work last week. I don’t think we _____ it without you.A. can manage      B. could have managed C. could manage       D. can have managed29. A baby might show fear of an unfamiliar adult, but he is _____ to smile and reach out to another baby.A. Maybe   B. likely   C. probable   D. possible30. If he _____ the poem “Deer Park”, he would have liked the poet Wang Wei in Tang Dynasty.A. had read  B. could have read   C. read  D. would have read31. The parents suggested ______ in the hotel room but their kids were anxious to camp out during the trip.A. sleep   B. sleeping   C. to sleep   D. having slept32.It is required that the students ________ mobile phones in their school.A. not use  B. don't use  C. didn’t use   D. hadn't use33. Shanghai, _____ the west coast of the Pacific Ocean, is well known for “the Oriental Pearl”.  A. is located on   B. located on   C. is located to   D. located to34. The electricity was ______ last night when I was watching a horror film.  A. cut off   B. cut down   C. cut out   D. cut up35. She _____ the shop 5,000 pounds for the new iphone5.  A. paid for   B. cost   C. spent   D. offered第二节  完形填空 （共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项（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。 It was a busy morning，about 8∶30，when an elderly gentleman in his 80s came to the hospital. I heard him saying to the nurse that he was in a hurry for an appointment(约会) at 9∶30.The nurse had him take a 　36　 in the waiting area， 　37　 him it would be at least 40 minutes 　38　 someone would be able to see him. I saw him 　39　 his watch and decided，since I was 　40　 busy—my patient didn't 　41　 at the appointed hour，I would examine his wound. While taking care of his wound，I asked him if he had another doctor's appointment.The gentleman said no and told me that he 　42　 to go to the nursing home（养老院） to eat breakfast with his 　43　. He told me that she had been 　44　 for a while and that she had a special disease. I asked if she would be 　45　 if he was a bit late. He replied that she 　46　 knew who he was，and that she had not been able to 　47　 him for five years now. I was 　48　，and asked him，“And you 　49　 go every morning，even though she doesn't know who you are？”He smiled and said，“She doesn't know me，but I know who she is.” I had to hold back 　50　 as he left.Now I 　51　 that in marriages，true love is 　52　 of all that is.The happiest people don't 　53　 have the best of everything；they just 　54　 the best of everything they have. 　55　 isn't about how to live through the storm，but how to dance in the rain.36.A.breath           B.test             C.seat            D.break37.A.persuading      B.promising      C.understanding    D.telling38.A.if                B.before         C.since            D.after39.A.taking off         B.fixing        C.looking at       D.winding40.A.very             B.also            C.seldom          D.not41.A.turn up           B.show off       C.come on        D.go away42.A.needed           B.forgot         C.agreed       D.happened43.A.daughter          B.wife          C.mother        D.sister44.A.late             B.well            C.around        D.there45.A.lonely          B.worried         C.doubtful      D.hungry46.A.so far          B.neither             C.no longer    D.already47.A.recognize       B.answer           C.believe       D.expect48.A.moved         B.disappointed      C.surprised     D.satisfied49.A.only           B.then             C.thus            D.still50.A.curiosity       B.tears             C.words         D.judgment51.A.realize        B.suggest            C.hope          D.prove52.A.agreement     B.expression      C.acceptance     D.exhibition53.A.necessarily    B.completely      C.naturally       D.frequently54.A.learn         B.make            C.favor          D.try55.A.Adventure     B.Beauty         C.Trust          D.Life第三部分：阅读理解 (共16小题；每小题2分, 满分32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 Some people blame the fact that we are surrounded (包围) by shops selling unhealthy, fatty foods, such as fried chicken and ice cream, at low prices. This has turned out a whole generation of grown-ups who seldom cook a meal for themselves. If there were fewer of these restaurants, then probably children would buy less take-away food.There is another argument that blames parents for allowing their children to become overweight. I agree with this, because good eating habits begin early in life, long before children start to visit fast food shops. If children are given fried chicken and chocolate rather than healthy food, or are always allowed to choose what they eat, they will go for sweet and salty foods every time, and this will carry on throughout their lives.There is a third reason for this situation. Children these days take very little exercise. They do not walk to school. When they get home, they sit in front of the television or their computers and play computer games. Not only is this an unhealthy pastime(消遣), it also gives them time to eat more unhealthy food. What they need is to go outside and play active games or sports. 56. According to the text, what kind of children may eat more unhealthy food?A. Those who often take exercise.B. Those who often watch television.C. Those who often have meals at home. D. Those who often walk to school.57. The author thinks that children are becoming overweight because______A. their parents often cook meals for themB. they are too busy to go out and playC. they can’ t choose what to eatD. there are too many fast food shops around58. The word "steering" underlined in the last sentence most probably means _______.A. forcing        B. guiding         C. driving         D. moving59. The main purpose of the text is to _________.A. tell a story                       B. provide facts     C. give opinions and advice        D. compare opinionsBKing’s College Summer SchoolKing’s College Summer School is an annual(每年的) training program for high school students at all levels who want to improve their English. Courses are given by the teachers of King’s College and other colleges in New York. Trips to museums and culture centers are also organized. This year’s summer school will be from July 25 to August 15.More information is as follows:Application dateStudents in New York should send their applications before July 18, 2007.Students of other cities should send their applications before July 16, 2007.Foreign students should send their applications before July 10, 2007.  CoursesEnglish LanguageSpoken English: 22 hoursReading and Writing: 10 hoursAmerican History: 16 hoursAmerican Culture: 16 hoursSteps A letter of self-introductionA letter of recommendation(推荐)   ﹡ The letters should be written in English with all the necessary information.  CostDaily lessons: $200Sports and activities: $100Travels: $200Hotel service: $400﹡You may choose to live with your friends or relatives in the same city. Please write to:Thompson, Sanders1026 King’ s StreetNew York, NY 10016, USAE-mail: KC-Summer-School@ yahoo, com  60. You can most probably read the text in ________.A. a newspaper      B. a travel guide     C. a textbook         D. a telephone book61. Which of the following is true about King’ s College Summer School?A. Only top students can take part in the program.B. King’ s College Summer School is run every other year.C. Visits to museums and culture centers are part of the program.D. Only the teachers of King’ s College give courses.62. If you are to live with your relatives in New York, you will have to pay the school __A. $200           B. $400          C. $500             D. $90063. What information can you get from the text?A. The program will last two months. B. You can write to Thompson only in English.C. As a Chinese student, you can send your application on July 14, 2007.D. You can get in touch with the school by e-mail or by telephone. CThe summer I was ten, my mother decided to bring us to the world of art. My brother and I were not very excited when we realized what my mother meant. What she meant was not that we could take drawing classes or painting classes but that we would have to spend one afternoon a week with her at the Fine Arts Museum. Before each visit to the museum, she made us read about artists and painting styles. It was almost as bad as being in school. Who wants to spend the summer thinking about artists when you could be with your friends at the swimming pool?  First we had to read about ancient Egyptians(古埃及人) and their strange way of painting faces and then go to look at them at the museum. My 12-year-old brother thought this was so funny, but I was not interested. Later we had to learn about artists in the Middle Ages who painted people wearing strange long clothing. We had to look at pictures of fat babies with wings and curly (鬈曲的) hair and with no clothes on flying around the edges of paintings. I certainly couldn’t see what was so great about art.On our last visit to the museum, something happened when I saw a painting by a woman called Mary. In it, a woman was reading to a child. The colors were soft and gentle, and you could tell by the mother’ s expression how happy she was just to be with the child. I couldn’t stop looking at this painting ! I wanted to see every painting Mary had ever made! It was really worth looking at so many paintings to find a painter who could interest me so much.64. The aim of the mother’ s plan was to _________.A. take them to visit the museum  B. introduce them to the world of artC. ask them to read about artists   D. show them different painting styles65. What was the writer’ s experience in the museum before the last visit?A. She came to feel her mother’ s love. B. She liked many paintings.C. She hardly enjoyed herself.             D. She could understand the pictures of fat babies.66. What made the writer go through a change that summer?A. One of Mary’s paintings.         B. A strange way of painting.C. Artists in the Middle Ages.      D. Her mother’ s instruction.67. From the text, we can see _________.A. the importance of curiosity             B. the effect of artC. the value of learning                 D. the power of family education D Ask Dr.Jeffers This month Dr. Jeffers is answering questions about the human brain and how it works.Dear Dr. Jeffers，One of my colleagues，Felix Moeller，told me that scientists are learning to usecomputers to ‘read minds’. Is there any truth to this story？—Jane Leon，New York，USADear Ms. Leon，Well，a lot of research is being conducted in this area，but so far，the brain scanning equipment and corresponding computer programs haven't been able to actually read thoughts. In one experiment，test subjects(受试者) were connected to scanning equipment and shown two numbers on a screen. They were then asked to choose between adding or subtracting(减) the two numbers. Using this method，researchers were able to follow brain processes and make the correct assumptions(假设) 70 percent of the time. It's not quite mind reading，but it's certainly a first step.—Dr. J.Dear Dr. Jeffers，My three­year­old son loves it when I dig my fingers into his sides and tickle(胳肢) him until he laughs uncontrollably. The other day I noticed him trying to tickle himself but he couldn't do it. Why not？—Glenn Lewis，Vancouver，CanadaDear Mr. Lewis，It's because of how the brain works. The brain is trained to know what to pay attention to and what to ignore. It causes us to ignore physical feelings we expect to happen，but it causes a mild panic reaction when there is an unexpected feeling. For example，you don't notice how your shoulder feels while you're walking down the street. But if someone comes up behind you and touches you lightly on the shoulder，you may jump in fear. It's that unexpected part that causes the tickle reaction.—Dr. J. 68.What can we learn from the answer to the first question?A. Some equipment is able to read human minds.B. Some progress has been made in mind reading.C. Test subjects have been used to make decisions.D. Computer programs can copy brain processes.69.People laugh when tickled by others because the feeling is _______.A. unexpected   B. expected   C. comfortable   D. uncomfortable70.Who has got a little child according to the text?A. Ms. Leon B. Mr. Lewis C. Mr. Moeller D. Dr. Jeffers71.According to the text, Jeffers is probably _______.A. a computer programmer   B. a test subjectC. a human brain expert    D. a medical doctor第Ⅱ卷第四部分：写作(共两节。满分43分)第一节 单词拼写（总分8分）1.指南；导游__________ 2.显而易见的 __________ 3.伤害，损害 ____________4.收拾；打包__________ 5.定居，解决___________6. 犯罪，罪行_____________ 7. 真实，现实___________  8.安排_____________ 9. 时尚 ____________10.出口；离开_________11.定期的，规则的__________ 12. 材料，原料_________ 13.吸引人的 ___________14 有创造力的_____________15. 奖；奖品_________ 16. 系统；制度__________第二节   完成句子(有的空不止一个词。总分十分。)1. 我们对这个令人失望的消息感到失望.We __________________________ the _______________ news.2. 他了一个大错,给他的老板留下了极坏的印象.He made a big mistake, which _________________________________.3. 当今,大多数人都认为要跟他人快速取得联系是很容易的.________, most of us think ___________________________________others rapidly.4. 奥克兰坐落于北岛,有着百来万人口.Auckland lies on the North Island__________________________________.5. 这个年轻人夸夸其谈好像他知道一切事情.The young man talks a lot________________________________________.第二节书面表达(满分25分) 假定你是李华, 你的英国朋友Peter来信向你咨询如何才能学好中文. 请你根据下列要点写回信.要点: 1. 参加中文学习班;     2. 看中文书刊、电视；     3. 学唱中文歌曲；     4. 交中国朋友。注意：1.词数120左右；      2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；      3. 开头语已为你写好。  Dear Peter,    I'm glad to receive your letter asking for my advice on how to learn Chinese 2013届高三年毕业班期中考英语试卷答题卡第Ⅰ卷（选择题）（共107分）01 02 03 04 05  06 07 08 09 10  11 12 13 14 15  16 17 18 19 20[A] [A] [A] [A] [A]  [A] [A] [A] [A] [A]  [A] [A] [A] [A] [A]  [A] [A] [A] [A] [A][B] [B] [B] [B] [B]  [B] [B] [B] [B] [B]  [B] [B] [B] [B] [B]  [B] [B] [B] [B] [B][C] [C] [C] [C] [C]  [C] [C] [C] [C] [C]  [C] [C] [C] [C] [C]  [C] [C] [C] [C] [C]                      21 22 23 24 25  26 27 28 29 30  31 32 33 34 35  36 37 38 39 40[A] [A] [A] [A] [A]  [A] [A] [A] [A] [A]  [A] [A] [A] [A] [A]  [A] [A] [A] [A] [A][B] [B] [B] [B] [B]  [B] [B] [B] [B] [B]  [B] [B] [B] [B] [B]  [B] [B] [B] [B] [B][C] [C] [C] [C] [C]  [C] [C] [C] [C] [C]  [C] [C] [C] [C] [C]  [C] [C] [C] [C] [C][D] [D] [D] [D] [D]  [D] [D] [D] [D] [D]  [D] [D] [D] [D] [D]  [D] [D] [D] [D] [D]                      41 42 43 44 45  46 47 48 49 50  51 52 53 54 55  56 57 58 59 60[A] [A] [A] [A] [A]  [A] [A] [A] [A] [A]  [A] [A] [A] [A] [A]  [A] [A] [A] [A] [A][B] [B] [B] [B] [B]  [B] [B] [B] [B] [B]  [B] [B] [B] [B] [B]  [B] [B] [B] [B] [B][C] [C] [C] [C] [C]  [C] [C] [C] [C] [C]  [C] [C] [C] [C] [C]  [C] [C] [C] [C] [C][D] [D] [D] [D] [D]  [D] [D] [D] [D] [D]  [D] [D] [D] [D] [D]  [D] [D] [D] [D] [D]                      61 62 63 64 65  66 67 68 69 70  71 72 73 74 75      [A] [A] [A] [A] [A]  [A] [A] [A] [A] [A]  [A] [A] [A] [A] [A]      [B] [B] [B] [B] [B]  [B] [B] [B] [B] [B]  [B] [B] [B] [B] [B]      [C] [C] [C] [C] [C]  [C] [C] [C] [C] [C]  [C] [C] [C] [C] [C]      [D] [D] [D] [D] [D]  [D] [D] [D] [D] [D]  [D] [D] [D] [D] [D]            Dear Peter,    I'm glad to receive your letter asking for my advice on how to learn Chinese