江西省吉安市一中2015届高三英语上学期第二次阶段考试试卷.doc

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1、江西省吉安一中2015届上学期高三年级第二次阶段考试英语试卷第卷(选择题)第一部分听力(共两节, 满分30分)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. What did the man do last night?A. Prepare his speech. B. Play computer games.C. Sleep.2. Where are the speakers?A. In a

2、 store. B. In a classroom. C. In a hotel.3. When will the man move into his new house?A. This month. B. Next month. C. In two months.4. How did the man feel when he was called to speak?A. Worried. B. Relaxed. C. Excited.5. How many people may attend tomorrows meeting?A. 7. B. 19. C. 10.第二节(共15小题；每小题

3、1. 5分, 共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。每段对话或独自读两遍。听下面一段对话, 回答第6、7题。6. What have the speakers planned to do?A. Go to the movies. B. Prepare for the exams.C. Finish the homework.7. What does the woman ask the man

4、to do?A. Contact Alice and Bill. B. Help her with her maths. C. Recall his school life.听下面一段对话, 回答第8至第10题。8. Whats the probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Wife and husband. B. Colleagues. C. Classmates.9. What did the man do on New Years Eve?A. Accompany his family.B. Go to a party. C.

5、 Dance in a club. 听下面一段对话, 回答第10至12题。10. What are the speakers talking about?A. Playing a hockey game. B. Having a dinner together.C. Watching a hockey game.11. Why do the speakers get there earlier?A. To get a better seat. B. To watch the warm-up.C. To avoid the bad traffic.12. When will the speake

6、rs get there?A. At 6:00. B. At 6:30. C. At 5:30.听下面一段对话, 回答13至16题。13. What is the mans job?A. A singer. B. Ahost. C. A film star.14. When did they meet last time?A. Two years ago. B. Three years ago. C. Five years ago.15. Where did the man learn music?A. In Italy. B. In America. C. In Frande.16. Wha

7、t are the man doing these days?A. Going for a trip. B. Preparing for a new album.C. Relaxing at home.听下面一段对话, 回答第17至20题。17. what is ESF Spots proud of?A. A large amount of participants.B. Its magical introduction. C. Its safe and secure environment.18. what does the speaker think is important?A. Tha

8、t children develop an interest in sport.B. That children improve their confidence.C. That children learn at an appropriate pace.19. What can children do in ESF Sports?A. Shape their minds and concentration.B. Act in their own athletic pathways. C. Present prograres of activities.20. Which number sho

9、uld you call if you are interested in ESF Sports?A. 88555114. B. 88551514. C. 88555141.第二部分阅读理解(共20小题；每小题2分, 满分40分)阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的四个选项中(A、B、C和D)中, 选出最佳选项。ANoah Webster, born on October 16, 1758, is known for The American Dictionary of the English Language. He has been called the Father of American Sc

10、holarship and Education. His Blue-Backed Speller books were used to teach spelling and reading to five generations of American children. But how much do you know about him beyond that?At the age of 16, Noah Webster began attending Yale College, Unfortunately, he spent his four years at Yale during t

11、he American Revolutionary War, and, because of food shortages, many of his college classes were held in Glastonbury, Connecticut. Later, he served in the army. Having graduated from Yale in 1778, Webster wanted to continue his education in order to earn his law degree. He had to teach school in orde

12、r to pay for his education. He set up many small schools that didnt survive, but he was a good teacher because instead of forcing his students to learn, like what most teachers did, he rewarded them. He earned his law degree in, 1781, but did not practice law until 1789. Once he started he found the

13、 law was not to his liking. Webster did not have much money. In 1793, Alexander Hamilton lent him $ 1500 to move to New York City to edit a newspaper. In December, he founded New Yorks first daily newspaper, American Minerva, and edited it for four years. For decades, he published textbooks, politic

14、al essays, a report on some diseases, and newspaper articles for his party. He wrote so much that a modern list of his published works required 655 pages. Noah Webster died on May 28, 1843 and was buried in the Grove Street Cemetery. 21. Which of the following best describes Websters life at Yale?A.

15、 Tough. B. Smooth. C. Normal. D. Tiring. 22. What did Noah want to be after graduation from Yale?A. A teacher. B. A lawyer. C. A headmaster. D. A scholar. 23. What can we infer from Paragraph 4?A. Webster was a most productive author. B. Webster led a miserable life in New York City.C. WebsterS book

16、s added up to 655 pages. D. Webster didnt write any political Works. BJoshua,Helmut, and BethlehemMichelle O.DonovanISBN 9781462058679Life is not easy for nine-year-oldJoshua during World War IIBecause of his familys Jewish background, they are sent to live in the concentration camps(集中营). Scared an

17、d alone, Joshua one day makes frinds with a little mouse he calls Bethlehem who becomes his closest friend. More Things in HeavenBill BosworthISBN 9780595433582In his More Things in Heaven, Bill Bosworth presents the highlights of his 83 years of life, including his trips to India and the study of t

18、he writings of several great spiritual leaders. More things in Heaven will appeal to anyone who insists on finding the deepest meaning for their existence based on their own experience. Encourag Me!Inspirational PoetryGloria CoykendallISBN 9781412027854It is an easy-to-read collection of poems origi

19、nally written to encourage in faith and to be a cure for chronic depression(长期抑郁)cure to strengthen identity and purpose.Creation or EvolutionMichael EbifeghaISBN 9781450289023Were humans created, or did they evolve?How old is the Earth? The debate between science and religion continues to be heated

20、. In Creation or Evolution, Michael Ebifegha examines these two opposed world views within the structure of empirical(实证的) science.Seeking the EdgeDrJoseph IRoseISBN 9781462031795Seeking the Edge provides the tools and techniques to find that edge in ones life. driving readers to achieve success whe

21、ther in your current job, finding a new job, in education, family,or even hobbies. 24. Who wrote the story about a little boy and a little mouse?A. Bill Bosworth. B. Michelle O. Donovan. C. Dr. Joseph I. Rose. D. Gloria Coykendall. 25. The ISBN for the book of poems is _. A. 9781462031795 B. 9781412

22、027854C. 9780595433582 D. 978 146205867926 What kind of readers will probably like reading More Things in Heaven?A. Those who are searching for the meaning of life. B. Those who are trying to be spiritual leaders. C. Those who study the art of writing. D. Those who like traveling abroad. 27. Which o

23、f the following books explores the origin of humans?A. Seeking the Edge. B. Creation or Evolution. C. Joshua, Helmut, and Bethlehem. D. More Things in Heaven. CTalking plants might sound like characters in a fairy tale. But recent scientific studies have shown that plants communicate with each other

24、 and with other living things in a surprising number of ways. To understand them, scientists say, we just have to learn their language. Farmers are especially interested in what plants have to say. “Plants are able to communicate with all sorts of organisms(有机体). They can communicate with giant bact

25、eria, with other plants and with insects. They do this chemically, ”said Cahill, an Ecology Professor of the University of Alberta in Canada. Plant scientists are just beginning to understand this chemical “language”. Cahill says studies have shown, for example, that plants can evaluate conditions i

26、n their immediate environment and take appropriate actions. Plants have an ability, for example, to signal pain or discomfort caused by anything from temperature extremes to an insect attack. Jack Schultz, a professor of chemical ecology at the University of Missouri, says when a plant senses that i

27、tS being eaten, it cannot walk away from trouble；on the contrary, it will release a chemical vapor that alerts other plants nearby. “Their language is a chemical language, and it involves chemicals that move through the air, which are easily to be changed, and most of all are smells that we are fami

28、liar with, ” Schultz explained. “All plants responded to the attack by changing their chemistry to defend themselves, ” Schultz recalled. “But we were quite surprised to find that nearby plants also changed their chemistry to defend themselves, even though they were not part of the experiment. ”Stud

29、ies have also shown that plants under attack release pleasant chemicals. Those chemicals attract friendly insects that attack the pests eating the plant. In the end, plantsability to communicate their needsand our ability to understand themcould help farmers reduce the use of poisonous chemicals, cu

30、t operating costs and limit damage to the environment. 28. The recent scientific studies have shown that plants can _. A. communicate with other living things in a chemical wayB. hardly react to any sudden change in temperatureC. use a very special chemical language which is familiar to usD. respond

31、 to the attack by giving off poisonous chemicals29. When being eaten by a pest, the plant will _. A. walk away from troubleB. change its chemistry to kill the insectC. release a chemicaI vapor to “ask” other plants for helpD. give off nice chemicals to attract friendly insects to a tack the pest30.

32、The underlined word “alerts” most probably means “_”. A. warns B. protects C. threatens D. allows31. Which would be the best title for the passage?A. Communication between Plants B. A Chemical “Language”C. Plants Can Talk D. How Plants Protect ThemselvesDIf you and your friends wish to share a secre

33、t, you can write it in code, and no one else will be able to read it. Codes are one way of writing in secret Ciphers(暗码)are another. In a code each word is written as a secret code word or a code number. In a cipher each letter is changed. Codes and ciphers have played an important role in the histo

34、ry of the world. Julius Caesar,the Roman ruler who defeated almost all the countries in Europe about 2,000 years ago, used a cipher when he sent secret messages to his troops. During the American Revolution, George Washingtons spies used a kind of code to send his information about the enemy before

35、his military action. In World War . the Americans”broke”or figured out Japans most important navy codes and got enough information to destroy a powerful Japanese fleet. Storekeepers use codes to mark their goods. The codes show how much is paid for the goods or when they are added to the stock. Busi

36、nessmen use codes to hide plans from their business enemies. Sometimes personal letters or diaries are written in code. Many people enjoy figuring out codes and ciphers simply as a hobby. In the 16th century,codes and ciphers Were very popular among scientists. They wrote messages to each other in c

37、ode so that no one else would learn their secrets. Geronimo Gardano, all Italian astrologer(占星家), mathematician, and doctor,invented the trellis cipher. He took two sheets of paper and cut exactly the same holes in each one. Then he sent one sheet, which he called a trellis, to a friend and kept the

38、 other for himself. Whenever he wanted to write a message. he put his trellis over a clean sheet of paper and wrote the secret message through the holes. There he removed the trellis and filled the rest of the paper with words that would make sense. When his friend received it, he put his trellis ov

39、er the writing and read the secret message. 32. The best title of this passage would be _. A. Codes and Ciphers B. Differences between Codes and CiphersC. History of Codes and Ciphers D. Inventors of Codes and Ciphers33. Which of the following statements is TRUE?A. Ciphers can be broken or figured o

40、ut more easily than codes. B. You could read some words in Geronimos letter without his trellis. C. The first person who ever used a cipher in history was Julius Caesar. D. Fondness of using codes was the hobby of the scientists in the 1600s. 34. According to Geronimo Gardano, a trellis is _.A. a pi

41、ece of paper with many small holesB. a secret message with a lot of small holesC. a letter with unreadable words and sentencesD. a sheet of paper with groups of Arabic figures35. It is NOT mentioned in the passage that codes and ciphers are used for the purpose of _.A. military affairs B. commercial

42、 secretsC. scientific achievements D. personal enjoyment第二节(共5小题；每小题2分, 共10分)根据短文内容, 从短文后的七个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。(36)_You probably think you will never be a top student. This is not necessarily so. however. Anyone can become a better student if he or she wants to. Here, s how：Plan your time

43、carefully. When planning your work, you should make a list of things that you have to do. After making this list. you should make a schedule of your time. First your time for eating, sleeping, dressing, etc. Then decide a good, regular time for studying. (37)_ A weekly schedule may not solve all you

44、r problems, but it will force you realize what is happening to your time.Find a good place to study. Look around the house for a good study area. Keep this space, which may be a desk or simply a corner of your room, free of everything but study materials. No games, radios, or television. When you si

45、t down to study, concentrate on the subject. Make good use of your time in class. (38)_ Listening carefully in class means less work later. Taking notes will help you remember what the teacher says.Study regularly. When you get home from school, go over your notes, review the important points that y

46、our teacher is going to discuss the next day, read that material. (39)_ If you do these things regularly, the material will become more meaningful, and youll remember it longer. Develop a good attitude towards tests. The purpose of a test is to show what you have learned about a subject. They help you remember your new knowledge. The world wont end if you dont pass a test,so don, t be over worried.