2015-2016 学年度上学期期中考试
高三英语试题
第一部分：基础知识运用。（共 20 题，每题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）
阅读下列句子，根据句意从 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项
1. After living in a house with a garden, it’s hard to ________ living in a flat.
A. adapt to B. devote to C. lead to D. add to
2. ________ you so long a time, I miss you very much.
A. Having not seen B. Not seeing
C. Have not seen D. Not having seen
3. Linda gave us a vivid ________ of her trip to Mountain Lu Shan after her return.
A. explanation B. account C. idea D. imagination
4. All their hopes ________ the next generation now.
A. concentrate on B. attract on C. centre on D. fascinate on
5. Over the years of hard work, her beauty had ________ a lot.
A. changed B. damaged C. faded D. disappeared
6. A tiny baby soon learns to ________ his mother’s face from other adult’s.
A. disapprove B. distinguish C. separate D. recognize
7. Many people here are ________ by his ________ story.
A. moved; moving B. moving; moved
C. moved; moved D. moving; moving
8. ________ the expert stressed at the meeting, students’ study should focus on the 45-minute lessons.
A. It B. What C. That D. As
9. It ________ us greatly that they took so long to answer our requirement.
A. interrupted B. disturbed C. annoyed D. troubled
10. When you make a speech, you should try to get your idea ________.
A. off B. across C. away D. aside
11. I have battled with my ________ over whether I should help the old man who lay on the ground.
A. awareness B. mind C. consciousness D. conscience
12. The flower were so lovely that they ________ in no time.
A. sold B. had been sold C. were sold D. would sold
13. It is generally ________ that stress is cause by too much work.
A. assumed B. arranged C. announced D. declared
14. ---Do you like a house with no garden?
---________, but anyhow, it’s better to have one than none.
A. Not really B. Not a bit
C. Not especially D. Not a little
15. It matters little ________ a man dies, but ________ matters much is ________ he lives.
A. how; that; how B. why; it; why
C. how; what; how D. that; what; that
16. The guard was ________ of looking upon when thieves robbed the office.
A. accused B. punished C. charged D. blamed
17. I like ________ color of your skirt. It’s ________ good match for your blouse.
A. a; the B. a; a C. the; a D. the; the
18. Hadn’t your sheep gone much farther ________ you caught up with them?w w w .
A. until B. as C. before D. when
19. It’s a sort of work that ________ a high level of concentration.
A. calls for B. makes up C. lies in D. stands for
20. If only he ________ quietly as the doctor instructed, he would not suffer so much now.
A. had laid B. lay C. lied D. should lie
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 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
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A
It had been snowing since two o’clock that afternoon. Time was slipping away, and as I watched the
snowflakes fall onto my car, I really began to wonder if I was going to make it on time. Of course I must, as there
was no option.
Several weeks ago, all the things that my daughter Alexandra had talked about were the Christmas concert to
be held in her school and some rumors about it. “Mom, Rachel was supposed to sing alone, but guess what
happened? She’s not! Linda will replace her to do it.” “Mom, I get to stand next to Tyler in the whole concert!”
“Mom, you won’t believe it, but Lexie’s whole family is coming to the concert, even from another state!” Making
a long way out of state to see third graders sing Christmas carols seemed to be a pretty big deal for her.
As I sat in traffic, I thought about all the school events I had attended alone. Alexandra never mentioned it, but
I wondered how she felt about me being the only one whoever came to her events. My own family lived out of
town, and her father and his family never quite managed to fit those things into their schedules. I wondered if it
bothered her.
The concert was scheduled to begin at seven o’clock. With only a few minutes to spare, I found myself running:
first, through the snow-drifted parking lot, then through the school passage. I entered the crowded hall and fo und
a vacant seat near the front. From her place onstage, Alexandra saw me run for the chair, and she smiled. I was
close enough to hear the loud conversation of the children onstage.
“Look, Alexandra, there is my aunt and my cousin. They came all the way from West Virginia. I can’t believe
my whole family is here!” Alex smiled at Lexie and said, “My whole family is here, too! Look, there she is!”
Alex gave me a big smile. I waved back at her, never once noticing the melting snow dripping off my head. It
suddenly occurred to me that while we tried to teach our children all about life, they actually taught us what life
was all about.
21. What was Alexandra’s attitude towards the Christmas concert?
A. defensive B. disappointed C. enthusiastic D. indifferent
22. According to Paragraph 3, the writer worried that ____________.
A. She might miss the Christmas concert.
B. Her husband was too busy to attend the school events
C. Alexandra felt disappointed to see only her mom present
D. Alexandra wouldn’t perform well in the Christmas concert
23. It could be inferred from the passage that the writer ________.
A. attached importance to her daughter’s school events
B. drove to attend the concert from another state
C. failed to understand her daughter’s words
D. regretted not singing with her daughter
24. What might be the best title of the passage?
A. My whole family is here. B. Express your love in time.
C. Understanding makes miracles. D. A smile brings an end to a conflict.
B
Life is so much simpler these days ．Everything revolves around a single button! With the introduction of
washing machines, washing clothes became easier. The machines would dry clothes at least 70 to 80 percent and
already half-dried clothes would be done in no time. Do you want to know how washing machines evolved?
The first washing machine was called the scrub( 擦 洗 )board and was invented in the year l797 ． In
l851．American man, James King, discovered and patented the first washing machine to use a drum．However, it
was still hand-powered and did not work by itself．
Then，in l858, William Blackstone of Indiana built a washing machine for his wife．This washing machine
removed and washed away dirt from the clothes．This was the first official washing machine that could be used
at home．
In l908, the Hurley Machine Company of Chicago invented the Thor machine．This was the first washing
machine that was electrically powered, and it had a galvanized(电镀的)metal tub and an electric motor．The
earlier washing machine had a heavy, cast-iron mechanism mounted on the tub lid, making the machine heavy
and difficult to move．
The introduction of a metal tub and reduction gears(减速齿轮)in later years replaced this heavy equipmen t
and by l920 the production of wooden tub washing machines completely stopped．But the new machines made a
lot of noise because of their bulky metal tubs．A modification that was made was coveting the tubs with white
enameled(磁漆的)sheet metal to make the cleaning process easier.
By the early l950s, American companies started producing washing machines with a spin dry feature, and this
replaced the old wringer, which, while drying the clothes, would remove the buttons or cause accidents
involving the hair and hands．In l957, the first washing machine with five plus buttons was introduced．These
controlled the wash temperature, rinse temperature and spin speed．
Slowly, more features were added, and today we have a variety of washing machines with different features
and styles to help us out and make life simpler and easier．
25．According to the passage, the first official washing machine ．
A．was invented in the year l797 B．was invented for a woman
C．worked by using a drum D．was electrically powered
26．Why were the earlier washing machines heavy?
A．They were equipped with a cast-iron mechanism on the tub lid．
B．They had a metal tub and reduction gears．
C．They had a galvanized metal tub and an electric motor．
D．They had a hand-powered mechanism．
27．What can we learn from the fifth paragraph?
A．The washing machine with a metal tub and reduction gears was invented in l920s．
B．The washing machines with a metal tub did not make any noise．
C．The cleaning process became simpler thanks to an enameled sheet metal tub．
D．The wooden tub washing machine was cheaper than one with a metal tub．
28．What was an advantage of the spin dry feature?
A．It didn’t have buttons to control it．[来源:Z#xx#k.Com]
B．The wash and rinse temperature could be controlled．
C．It avoided accidents involving the hair and hands．
D．It speeded up the spin speed．
C
When should people be made to retire? 55? 65? Should there be a compulsory age limit?
Many old people work well into their 70s and 80s, running families, countries or corporations. Other people,
however, despite being fit and highly talented, are forced to retire in their fifties or even earlier because of the
regulations of a compa ny or the nation. This essa y will examine whether people should be allowed to continue
working as long as they want or whether they should be encouraged to retire at a particular stage.
Some people think there are several arguments for allowing older people to continue working as long as they
are able. First of all, older employees have an immense amount of knowledge and experience which can be lost to
a business or organization if they are made to retire. A second point is that older employees are often extremely
loyal employees and are more willing to carry out company policies than younger less committed staff. However,
a more important point is regarding the attitudes in society to old people. To force someone to resign or retire at
60 indicates that the society does not value the input of these people and that effectively their useful life is over.
Age is irrelevant to a working life, surely if older employees are told they cannot work after 60, this is age
discrimination. That they become old does not necessarily mean they are going to be sick. Old people could be
more aware, experienced and committed than some youngsters.
Others, however, think that allowing older people to work indefinitely is not a good policy. Age alone is no
guarantee of ability. Old people are only ambitious workaholics who are too selfish and self-centered to believe
that a younger person could do better. Actually, many younger employees have more experience or skills than
older staff, who may have been stuck in one area or unit for most of their working lives. Having compulsory
retirement allows new ideas in an organization. In addition, without age limits, however, many people would
continue to work purely because they did not have any other plans or roles. A third point of view is t hat older
people should be rewarded by society for their life’s labor by being given generous pensions and the freedom to
enjoy their leisure. We now have youngsters who can’t find jobs because old people are choosing not to retire.
Old people are not retiring because this new generation of “old people” ,thinking they will never die due to
modern advances in medicine.
With many young people unemployed or frustrated in low-level positions, there are often calls to
compulsorily retire older workers. However, this can affect the older individual’s freedom and right to work and
can deprive(剥夺) society of valuable experience and insights. I feel that giving workers more flexibility and
choice over their retirement age will benefit society and the individual.
29.What is the purpose of this passage?
A. To explain the compulsory age limit. B. To discuss the retirement age.
C. To examine people’s working life. D. To introduce a particular stage.
30.Which of the following is NOT a reason for allowing old people to continue working according to the
passage?
A. Their contribution should be valued.
B. Their experience should be made use of.
C. They can help the youngsters.
D. They are loyal employees.
31.It can be inferred in the fourth passage that ______.
A. The young people have more creative spirits
B. Modern advances in medicine make old people never die
C. Pensions and freedom are not given to the old now
D. Old people believe that a younger person could do better
32.The passage is arranged as follows:
D.
D
The China Daily newspaper group is looking for English-language senior business editors, senior copy editors,
copy editors and graphic designers to strengthen its international team. We offer a competitive salary package,
free accommodation with utilities paid for,90 per cent medical reimbursement, a seven- day paid leave, eleven-
day public holidays and a return ticket to the country of residence.
Senior Business Editor
You must：
• assist the business editor in setting goals and working on achieving them；
• be an excellent team person who can generate ideas and think creatively and be able to rewrite totally if
needed and mentor junior staff；
• ideally have been working or have worked in a position of responsibility and understand w hat leadership
entails；
• have had at least five years' editing experience working on editing the Business Desk and be familiar with
industry software.
Senior Copy Editor
You must：
• work on shifts in the Business Desk and usually have the last word before the page is sent to print；
• edit or rewrite copy and give snappy headlines and captions；
• have had at least two years' editing experience working on editing desks and be familiar with industry
software.
Copy Editor
You must：
• be good at editing or rewriting copy and writing snappy headlines and captions；
• be able to work on shifts for different pages, and usually have the last word before the page is sent to print;
• have two years of editing experience working on copy desks, and be familiar with industry software.
Graphic Designer
You must：
• have excellent skills in information graphics；
• be good at illustrations and freehand drawings；
• be experienced in newspaper or magazine layouts；
• have a good sense of typography；
• have good news judgment；
• be well- versed with Macintosh software, including In Design, Illustrator and Photoshop；
• be fluent in English.
For enquiries or to apply, write to job @ chinadaily.com.cn.
33. What is the purpose of this passage?
A. To describe the positions of the China Daily newspaper group.
B. To describe the working conditions of the China Daily newspaper group.
C. To advertise for recruiting some good employees.
D. To tell you how to become good editors and designers
34. What is not required about Graphic Designer?
A. Be well- versed with Photoshop. B. Have excellent skills in information graphics.
C. Having a good sense of typography. D. Writing snappy headlines and captions.
35. How many positions need editing experience?
A. 2. B. 1. C. 3. D. 4.
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。
Most of you love watching movies. They can be funny, sad, imaginative, inspiring, and so much more!
There are so many possibilities and so many great movies to watch!
The making of a movie usually begins wi th a script (剧本). 36 The producer is the person who is
responsible for coordinating(协调) aspects of the film like budget and scheduling. The producer plans out how
the project will be carried out and he usually starts by hiring a director!
37 The director will usually identify themes or feelings that he or she wants the movie to convey to its
audience and will then assemble( 聚 集 ) all the other people who will be needed, such as costume-designers,
makeup artists, special effects crew, stuntmen, cameramen, and, of course, actors!
Next, shooting begins! 38 Often a director will want to get several “takes” (versions) of a scene or
moment and usually only a few minutes of the movie are finished in one day’s work. 39 So once
filming is completed, the director must then work with editors to piece them all together, deciding which takes to
use and adding in any special effects or touch-ups.
The entire process from acquiring the script to editing the scenes generally takes months or even years!
Once it’s ready, the finished movie is then distributed to movie theatres. 40
A. Scenes are also usually not shot in order.
B. The actual filming can be a slow process.
C. The way that movies are made has changed a lot over time.
D. It gets bought by a movie studio or a producer.
E. The producer plays a very important role in making a movie.
F. In movies, the director’s job is to bring the script to life on camera.
G. People can watch and enjoy it in the theatre.
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, 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。
Having left the town, the girl stopped the car at the landing near the entrance of the bay (海湾)She stepped
into the ___41___ and rowed out silently. The tide was rushing to the entrance and ___ 42___ to the wild open
sea. She had to row across the bay to reach ___43___side. The waves struck against the side of the boat,
___44___and uneven; it became ___45___ difficult to row. If she ___46___ for a moment, the tide would push
the boat back towards the ___47__.
She wasn’t even halfway, ___48___ she was already tired and her hands ___49___ from pulling on the
rough wooden oars (船桨). “I’m never going to ___50___ it”, she thought. She rested the oars on her knees and
___51__ her head helplessly, then looked up as she ___52___ the boat shift(晃动) against the tide.
The east wind, which had swung(旋转) around from the south-west, ___53___ her help and pushed the boat
towards the mountains. It was going to be ___ 54___. Her hands weren’t so painful. Her chest didn’t feel as if it
was about to burst ___ 55___.
The lights of the town became ___ 56___. One of the oars banged against the side of the boat and she ___
57___ it with a start. Had she been asleep, or just ___ 58___? She looked over her shoulder. She was almost on
the beach. The girl gave one last ___ 59 __ on the oars to ground the boat, and then lay back against the seat. She
listened to the waves ___ 60 __ and knew she had come home. Far across the moonlit bay the lights were no
more than a sparkling chain.
41. A. car B. boat C. ship D. mail
42. A. beside B. before C. beyond D. behind
43. A. the other B. other C. either D. another
44. A. deep B. calm C. gentle D. rough
45. A. more B. as C. less D. least
46. A. slept B. continued C. rested D. rowed
47. A. entrance B. mountains C. south-west D. home
48. A. if B. so C. but, D. since
49. A. broke B. ruined C. troubled D. hurt
50. A. get B. keep C. make D. take
51. A. mined B. cocked C. dropped D. raised
52. A. saw B. made C. heard D. felt
53. A. got to B. came to C. sent for D. reached for
54. A. difficult B. serious C. all right D. certain enough
55. A. any more B. still more C. no more D. once more
56. A. brighter B. bigger C. closer D. smaller
57. A. destroyed B. threw C. repaired D. seized
58. A. dreaming B. guessing C. inventing D. expecting
59. A. blow B. hit C. pull D. strike
60. A. anxiously B. happily C. sadly D. carefully
第Ⅱ卷
第二节 语法填空（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（不多于 3 个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
Breakfast has been called the most important meal of the day. While every meal counts, the facts are on the
table: eating in the morning has positive effects on health and on kids’ 61 (able) to learn.
What’s a nutritious breakfast? A meal 62 (consist) of foods from at least two of the five food groups is the
healthiest, 63 the truth is that nosh (小吃) of nearly any food in the morning is better than none, especially
when it comes 64 kids.
It’s a good idea to get your child into the habit of eating breakfast before he begins kindergarten. That’s 65
youngsters who eat breakfast tend to behave better in school. Hunger makes it harder 66 (keep) your mind
focused on learning, no matter what your age. In fact, studies show breakfast skippers are often more
bad-tempered and have shorter attention.
When you forget eating in the morning, blood glucose(血糖) drops. Glucose is the fuel cells’ need to function,
so brain cells become particularly lazy when glucose concentrations are insufficient. Without adequate energy,
young minds get gray, blocking concentration and memory. Without 67 morning meal, kids are hard-pressed
to meet 68 (day) nutrient needs, too.
You’re 69 (probable) pressed for time in the morning, and so 70 (be) your children.
第一节 短文改错(共 10 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 10 分) [来源:学.科.网 Z.X.X.K]
文中共有 10 处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误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(∧)，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
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 11 处起)不计分[来源:
I’m still a high school student, and on my way to begin my college days. Every day, devote to my study, I
have learned much knowledge, which will definite promise me a good performance in my college entrance exam.
I hope that I can be admitting into my dream university, one with good equipments and learned professors, who
can offer me guidance when I am in a difficulty. Of course, there will be exams in college to check my study. I
share the same idea with Mike that we should be active in college. I won’t bury me in books the whole day.
Instead, I’ll join many clubs which I can develop my social skills and my potential. I firmly beli eve that only
when I have a common ground I make my college life more colorfully.
第二节书面表达（满分 25 分）
假如你是某中学高三（3）班的学生李华，最近你校国际部正在招募志愿者家庭，接待下个月来你校
进行文化交流的 14 名英国学生。你家愿意作为 host family 接待一位英国学生，请用英语写一篇申请并介
绍以下情况：
1. 家庭成员；
2. 卧室环境；
3. 交通条件。
注意:
1. 词数 100 左右；
2. 开头、结尾已给出，不计入总词数；
3. 可适当增加细节，使行文连贯。
Dear Sir or Madam,
I’m Li Hua from _________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
Thank you for considering my application and I am looking forward to your early reply.
Yours sincerely,
高三英语答案：
单选：ADBAC, BADCB, DCAAC, ACCAA
阅读：CCAA; AACC; BCAA;CDC; DFBAG
完型：BCADA; BACDC; BDBCA; DDACB
语法填空：61. ability 62. consisting 63 but 64. to 65. because 66. to keep
67. the 68. daily 69. probably 70. are
改错：71. begin – beginning 72. devoted 73. definitely 74. admitted 75. equipment
76. a 去掉 77. me --- myself 78. which --- where 79. ground 加 can 80. colourful
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