第一部分 听力（略）
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
When I was 11, I threw a glance into Dad’s lunch box and made the unexpected discovery that my mother
still showed her love towards my father. The evidence, a napkin resting on top of the sandwiches packed in wax
paper, was certain “Love you!” she had written on the napkin. “ Meat loaf for supper!”
Mom penned all kinds of messages to Dad on those paper napkins, and he saved a whole pile of them. What
embarrassed me as a kid has become a precious memory of my parents.
It also started my own brand of lunch box notes. When my kids were young, I’d glue little drawings on their
lunches. Lots of sketches(素描) of our dog, Max, along with smiling flowers. When they were teenagers, I’d copy
words of wisdom from great people, Einstein, for example, or Bruce Springsteen. Then, my kids grew up making
their own handwritten notes. And my husband writes me love notes on recycled paper, because he’s all about
being green.
Friends who know about my lunch box notes eagerly share stories of their own family traditions. So many
focus on food. Maura’s mom always drew hearts on the shells of hard-boiled eggs. Melinda wrote messages on
her kids’ bananas.
We’re into the third generation of lunch box notes in our home. Whenever my 3-year-old grandson, Clayton,
spends the night, he knows his lunch is going to have a napkin note from Grandma in the morning. Last week, I drew
a picture of me, waving widely and shouting his name. He took one look at it and screamed, “ Where’s Grandpa?” I
added a man in a clean shirt. “ You forgot his tie,” he said. I quickly drew a line of stripes(条纹) down the front of
the shirt. Clayton smiled. “Grandpa,” he whispered, running his fingers across the napkin. “It’s you!”
21. When the author first saw Dad’s lunch box notes, she felt ______.
A. moved B. awkward C. proud D. nervous
22. What did the author put in the lunch boxes when her kids were in their teens?
A. Words of love. B. Pictures of flowers.
C. Drawings of their favorite animals. D. Famous words of wisdom
23. It can be inferred that ________.
A. the author’s grandson likes drawing pictures on napkins.
B. the author’s children dislike making lunch box notes.
C. the author’s husband is an environmentalist.
D. the author’s friends all had their brand of lunch box notes.
24. What’s the best title for the text?
A. Old generation’s way of expressing love. B. Different brands of lunch box notes.
C. Lunches packed with love. D. Some interesting family traditions.
B
Living near the beach may come with an extra perk (利益): better health. A new study analyzed information
from more than 48 million people in England and found that the nearer they lived to the coast, the more likely
people were to report good health within the past year.
Living near the coast may be associated with better health because the seaside environment reduces stress,
the researchers said. They pointed to another British study that found that people who took trips to the coast
experienced more feelings of calmness and relaxation than those who visited urban parks or the countryside.
The difference from living near the coast was relatively small. But a small effect, when applied to an entire
population, can have a substantial impact on public health, said study researcher Ben Wheeler of Peninsula
College of Medicine and Dentistry in Exeter, England.
However, it’s too soon to advise people to hit the beach to improve health, Wheeler said. The study only
found an association, not a cause-effect link, and it’s possible that other factors could explain the results. For
instance, it could be that people who are wealthier, and therefore healthier, are more able to move to desired
locations such as the coast, Wheeler said, a phenomenon known as the migrant effect. But the study did find that
the association between coastal living and better health was strongest for those living in the poorest areas, which
perhaps indicates that wealth cannot explain the results, Wheeler said.
Because the study looked at only England—an island country in which everyone lives within 72 miles of the
coast—it’s not clear whether the findings would apply to other populations. Far from England, a health expert not
involved in the study said that while the British research certainly doesn’t prove that people’s health and the place
they live are linked, it’s possible that proximity to the seas does something for our bodies.
If future studies confirm the results, the next step would be to find out it is what coastal environments that
can benefit health. Wheeler said it may then be possible to bring those benefits to people living in other areas,
through virtual environments, for instance.
25. We can conclude from the passage that ______.
A. people are encouraged to move to the coast
B. people living near the sea may be healthier.
C. people pay increasingly attention to health
D. people are worried about residential environment
26. According to the researchers, living near the sea ______.
A. doesn’t nearly affect the British population B. can cure some difficult diseases in a way
C. can help get over one’s stress D. means freeing from sadness or troubles
27. What Ben Wheeler said means ______.
A. the British public health is decreasing
B. concrete evidence favors life near the sea
C. wealthier people are likely to be healthier
D. exact reasons are proposed for further research
28. What does the underlined word “proximity” in the passage mean?
A. being close B. being distant C. being similar D. being opposite
C
As we know, Julian Beever is an international well-known sidewalk chalk artist whose drawings have
appeared on the streets of London, Buenos Aires, Paris, New York, and countless other cities around the world.
Beever creates drawings that look completely three- dimensional when seen from the correct angle.
Now, in his book, Pavement chalk artist: The
three-dimensional drawings of Julian Beever, the artist shares some of
his most fascinating and humorous pieces, Here are a few
examples you’ll find in the book.
●Philadelphia eagle
In Pennsylvania, Beever created “Philadelphia
eagle ”a huge drawing with an eagle landing
successfully on an American national flag.
●Meeting Mr. Frog
“Meeting Mr. Frog” was created in Salamanca, Spain, and is about a
realistic-looking frog sitting on a Lily pad.
●Swimming pool in the high street
My personal favorite is “Swimming pool in
the high street” from Brussels, which is about
a woman relaxing in a swimming pool-----a swimming
pool sunk into the middle of the street, that is!
Along with an introduction about his background, Beever includes a
description of the techniques he used and the challenges he overcame with
every drawing. He shares information about his time at home in the UK.
and abroad; there is a fun story to back up each piece of art.
Beever’s artwork is truly jaw drooping. You’re sure to spend ages turning the leaves back and forth,
surprised at how one man can create what looks like a three-dimensional design on a flat surface with just a bit of
chalk. From animals to superheroes to famous buildings, the paintings are a wonder to lay eyes on.
＊ Payment chalk artist: The three-dimensional drawings of Julian Beever is surely worth a look. And
another look. This 112-page hardcover book is available now from Firefly Books at a list price of $ 29.95
29. What do we know about the book mentioned in the text?
A. It has a paper cover. B. It hasn’t been published.
C. It includes some drawing techniques. D. It’s a biography of Julian Beever.
30. What does the underlined part “ jaw dropping” most probably mean?
A. Romantic. B. Amazing. C. Frightening D. Depressing.
31. We can infer that the text is ______.
A. a book review. B. a description of street art.
C. an advertisement for a new book. D. an introduction to an artist.
D
People are being lured (引诱) onto Facebook with the promise of a fun, free service without realizing they’re
paying for it by giving up large amounts of personal information. Facebook then attempts to make money by
selling their data to advertisers that want to send targeted messages.
Most Facebook users don’t realize this is happening. Even if they know what the company is up to, they still
have no idea what they’re paying for Facebook because people don’t really know what their personal data is
worth.
The biggest problem, however, is that the company keeps changing the rules. Early on, you keep everything
private. That was the great thing about facebook — you could create your own little private network. Last year,
the company changed its privacy rules so that many things — your city, your photo, your friends' names—were
set, by default (默认) to be shared with everyone on the Internet.
According to Facebook’s vice-president Elliot Schrage, the company is simply making changes to improve its
service, and if people don’t share information, they have a “less satisfying experience”.
Some critics thin k this is more about Facebook looking to make more money. Its original business model,
which involved selling ads and putting them at the side of the page, totally failed. Who wants to look at ads when
they’re online connecting with their friends?
The privacy issue has already landed Facebook in hot water in Washington. In April, Senator(议员) Charles
Schumer called on Facebook to change its privacy policy. He also urged the Federal Trade Commission to set
guidelines for social-networking sites. “I think the senator rightly communicated that we had not been clear about
what the new products were and how people could choose to use them or not to use them,” Schrage admits.
I suspect that whatever Facebook has done so far to invade our privacy is only the beginning, which is why I’m
considering deactivating(撤销) my account. Facebook is a handy site, but I’m upset by the idea that my information
is in the hands of people I don’t know. That’s too high a price to pay.
32. What do we learn about Facebook from the first paragraph?
A. It is a website that sends messages to targeted users.
B. It makes money by putting on advertisements.
C. It provides loads of information to its users.
D. It profits by selling its users’ personal data.
33. Why does Facebook make changes to its rules according to Elliot Schrage?
A. To provide better service to its users. B. To follow the Federal guidelines.
C. To improve its users’ connectivity. D. To expand its scope of business.
34. What does Senator Charles Schumer advocate? 新*课标*第*一*网
A. Setting guidelines for advertising on websites.
B. Banning the sharing of users’ personal information.
C. Removing ads from all social-networking sites.
D. Formulating(制订) regulations for social-networking sites..
35. Why does the author plan to cancel his Facebook account?
A. He is dissatisfied with its current service. B. He doesn’t want his personal data abused.
C. He finds many of its users untrustworthy. D. He is upset by its frequent rule changes.
第二节 （共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分）
根据下列短文内容，从文章后的选项中选出能入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Investing in yourself
Figuring out how to invest your money can be a difficult task. This is something that you will want to learn
how to do.
_36_ Things that will improve your knowledge, skills or health are all great investments. However, before
you start, you need to be clear about what you will gain out of doing all of these things.
You may think investing in yourself means investing in your education. ___37___. There are some other
things you can do as well as buying a gym membership or learning a new skill.
So what are some specific things you can do? ____38___. Reading books can really expand your mind and
allow you to learn different skills and gain knowledge. I’m talking about the books where you will actually learn a
new skill, not fiction books.
You can also take courses and attend seminars. These programs are taught by people with a high level of
knowledge or skill. ____39____. Only in this way can you avoid being fooled by some sales presentation.
Moreover, investing in yourself is a safe way to keep your money. Although a savings account is seen as the
most secure investment, that isn’t 100% safe. Even if you never experience your bank closing down, the return is
little when inflation(通货膨胀) is taken into consideration. ____40____. But over time, they will show up in
terms of your happiness level as well as your level of success.
A. The benefits will stay with you.
B. This is just one way.新*课*标*第*一*网]
C. If you aren’t a reader, you should start with that.
D. The more you do this, the more valuable you will be.
E. The best way to invest your money is to invest it in yourself.
F. Of course, you need to do some research before investing.w w w .
G. When you invest in yourself, you may not see gains right away.
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
Late one night, a thief crept into a wealthy merchant’s house. He was a young thief, without experience. In
fact, this was his first professional 41 . So he had 42 everything carefully.
All went marvelously well at first. He found, as he 43 , an unlatched window and got into the room
easily. But, stepping his way through the 44 room, he stubbed (碰到) his bare 45 against a table leg.
Choking (抑制) back a cry of pain, terrified of waking the merchant, he hit 46 on the forehead and called
himself a fool. He had 47 to bring a light.
In the darkness, 48 , he was able to see an oil lamp on the table, and lit it, then he gave a 49 of
relief. As he 50 the lamp, a small spider came out from under its 51 .
“Thank you for saving my life,” said the spider. “Before he went to bed, the merchant set this lamp down on
top of me so I couldn’t escape. If you hadn’t come along, I wouldn’t have 52 the night; 53 , I’d have
extremely uncomfortable situation for a long time.”
“You have saved a life and shown compassion (同情), ”the spider went on, 54 the impatient thief said
he had not 55 to do so. “ 56 yet, you have done so without the 57 thought or hope of reward.
You have gained more merits (优点) than you could possibly imagine.”
“But you’re only a spider,” said the thief.
“And you’re only a man.” said the spider. “My dear thief, when you understand that 58 is life, whether
on eight legs or 59 , you will have understood much. Your deed, 60 , has got rid of the bad things from
your heart. Go from here with a fresh spirit. And good luck to you.”
The thief did so and never thought to steal again.
41. A. job B. mistake C. appearance D. finding
42. A. explained B. managed C. planned D. imagined
43. A. expected B. remembered C. reminded D. meant
44. A. dull B. dark C. sitting D. terrible
45. A. head B. shoulder C. hand D. toe
46. A. the merchant B. the spider C. the thief D. himself
47. A. remembered B. forgot C. avoided D. happened
48. A. however B. when C. so that D. but
49. A. applause B. cry C. sigh D. laugh
50. A. woke up B. laid down C. picked up D. turned over
51. A. base B. cap C. cover D. foot
52. A. spent B. lasted C. hated D. worried
53. A. in time B. however C. anyhow D. indeed
54. A. although B. so C. so that D. as if
55. A. said B. led C. cared D. intended[来源:学#科#网 Z#X#X#K]
56. A. Better B. Worse C. Natural D. Lucky
57. A. hopeful B. least C. ordinary D. most
58. A. man B. spider C. life D. chance
59. A. three B. two C. a dozen D. a hundred
60. A. in no case B. at ease C. in any case D. without delay
第三部分 英语知识运用 （共两节，满分 45 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（不多于 3 个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
There once was a goat and a donkey(驴), which lived __61___ a farm. The donkey worked the hardest so the
farmer fed it the ____62___ (much) food. Sometimes the donkey was given more food____63__ _it could eat.
This made the goat so jealous ___64___ it began plotting against（谋划对付）the donkey. "Hey, donkey," the goat
said one day. "I think you do too much work on this farm. You carry such heavy things from morning to night.
Why don't you pretend ____65____ (get) sick so you can take a day ____66_____?'' The donkey thought the
goat had a great idea. So the next morning, the donkey lay in the stable （畜栏） on its side with its eyes
____67____(close). Right away, the farmer called the doctor. ___68_____looking at the donkey, the doctor said it
needed a special medicine ____69____（make）from the heart of a goat. So the farmer killed ____70____goat and
gave the donkey medicine made from its heart.
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。每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。
It is three years now since I graduate from Xinhua High School. Last Sunday, the class that I was on held a
get-together, which took us a long time prepare. It was indeed not easy to get in touch with everybody and set a
properly time for all of us. We all enjoyed a precious day greatly, remember the time we spent together. It
reminded us of the interesting stories and the people they were familiar with. It was a pity which some of us were
not present as they had gone to abroad for further studies, but they called back or sent greeting card from different
places.
第二节：书面表达(满分 25 分)
假定你是李华，正在美国的阿肯色州中部城市 Little Rock 读书，想在这个暑假里找一份饭店服务员的
工作。下面的广告引起了你的注意，请你给联系人写一封信，询问相关情况。信中需说明你的问题（广告
下方已列出）。
Server Wanted
Contact: Joseph Smith
City: Little Rock
Post Code: 72223
Posted in: Little Rock Restaurant Jobs
JOB PURPOSE: The primary purpose of this position is to create a unique and personal experience for Buffalo
Wild Wings’ guests by effectively presenting food and drink options in a friendly and enthusiastic manner.
Your questions:
1. Height and age limitation? 2. Working experience?
3. Spare-time or full-time? 4. Days per week?
5. Pay?
注意：1. 词数 120 左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连续。
参考词汇：服务员；侍者 server
高三年级第一学期期中考试答案
2014-11-5
21-24: BDCC 25-28: BCDA 29-31:CBC 32-35: DADB 36-40 EBCFG
41-45:CCABD 46-50, DBACC 51-55, ABDAD 56-60, ABCBC
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61, on 62, most 63,than 64, that 65, to get 66, off 67, closed,68, After 69, made 70. the/his
短文改错：（每处 1 分）
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we that
were not present as they had gone to abroad for further studies, but they called back or
sent greeting card from different places.
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