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1、高三下学期期中练习卷（英语）（满分150分,考试时间120分钟）Listening Comprehension （30 分） Section ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. Al the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversation and the question will be spoken only once. Aft

2、er you hear a conversation and the question about it, read （he four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. 100 dollars.B. 200 dollars.C. 300 dollars. D. 600 dollars.2. A. In the hospital.B. At a nursery.C. At a police station.D. I

3、n a library.3. A. April. B. May. C. June. D. July.4. A. Go to visit the writer. B. Buy her new book.C. Ignore her new book. D. Write a book review.5. A. Jogging B. Basketball. C. Swimming. D. Throwing.6. A. The ladys room is far.B. She has to sign up fbr using the ladys room.C. She is not able to us

4、e the ladys room right now.D. He will lead her to the ladys room.7. A. He will read it on Sunday.8. He will lend it to Sandy first.9. He will lend it to Jane first.10. He will keep the paper until Sunday.A. He probably just has got a headache.B. Theres no air-conditioner in the room.C. She thinks he

5、 is not seriously sick.D. She thinks he should go to see the doctor.9. A. They shouldnt change the plan.B. They should change their plan.C. She doesnt believe the weather forecast.D. She thinks the basketball game wont last.10. A. He can come fbr next party.B. He can bring his wife along to the part

6、y.C. He can stay at home fbr his wife.D. She will change the time of the party.Section BDirections: In section B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages. The passages will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hea

7、r a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.part of the “live now pay later* system. Along with hire-purchase regulations, credit cards, according to

8、 some, provide encouragement to spend more money. However, its only the fbol who is dominated by the temptation to live, temporarily at least, beyond their means, and such people would no doubt manage （o do so even without credit cards.82.All the credit card organizations charge interest on a monthl

9、y basis which may work ou（ as high as two percent a yea r. But sensible purchase using a card can mean that you obtain up to seven weeks interest-free credit. Using the card abroad, where items frequently take a long time to be included on your account, can extend this period even further.83.It is w

10、orthwhile consulting more credit card companies before deciding on a particular credit card. It is necessary to consider the amount of credit granted, interest rates, which may vary slightly; （he number and range of outlets, though most cards cover major stores.84.Undoubtedly, if used wisely, a cred

11、it card can cost nothing, or at lease help to tide you over a period of financial difficulty. However, we should also remember （hat the wrong use of the little plastic may drag us deep into financial troubles. More than half of the American personal bankrupley（破产）and credit failure cases are connect

12、ed with the wrong use of the credit card. Therefore, every time you open your wallet and reach for a credit card, remember to ask yourself: Is the item necessary to me?” and “Do I really need so many credit cards?”Translation （20 分）Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using th

13、e words given in the brackets. （本题做在第二卷答题纸上）母亲被认为是每个孩子的第一位老师。（regard）玛丽一声不响，她一定很失望。（must）迄今为止，还没有学生进过新建的学校阅览室。（enter）没有和他接触过的人不太会知道他的真实想法。（it）离开家乡多年以后，他常常梦到老宅前的小河和无忧无虑的童年生活。（dream）无论天气如何恶劣，志愿者们都会想方设法，做到每天按时将饭菜送到每一位老人的家中 （manage）Guided Writing （25 分）Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150

14、 words according to the instructions.（本题做 在第二卷答题纸上）在人代会上，部分代表提出取消高考英语。谈谈你的看法并陈述理由。（参考词汇：人代会NPC 代表deputy 高考entrance examination ）Tapescripts:1. Listening Comprehension （30 分）Section ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation,

15、 a question will be asked about what was said. The conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. M: Your new bag

16、looks nice. How much is it?W: I got three on a sale. 300 dollars each. And its buy two and get one free.Q: How much does one bag actually cost the woman?2. M: Miss Richardson. My daughter didnt sleep well last night. Will you give her some extra attention today.W: Dont worry, Mr. Cruise. All the kid

17、s will be taken good care of here.Q: Where docs this conversation most probably take place?3. M: Hey Jenny. Its already April. Arent your parents coming to visit this month?W: Yes, they have planned to but then an emergency turned up and they have postponed their visit for two months.Q: When are Jen

18、nys parents coming?4. M: A new book of J.K. Rowling has been released. You must be a fan of hers?W: I havent heard about the news. But youre right. I am crazy about her works.Q: What will the woman probably do?5. W: You look fit. You must be a sports-fan, aren,t you?M: Well, I often spend some time

19、jogging with my son in the morning and occasionally play a basketball game with my friends but my favourite is still swimming though.Q: What sport does the man like best?6. W: Is there a ladys room around here.M: There is. But unlucky fbr you. It has a big Uout of use sign on it.Q: What does the man

20、 mean?7. W: Id like to read the paper after Peter finishes with it.M: No problem Jane. But I think he promised Sandy first.Q: What will Peter probably do?8. M: My nose feels a little uncomfbrlable today. I am wondering if I have caught something.W: Well, 1 am no doctor. But it doesnt sound so bad. M

21、aybe you just need some fresh air or perhaps its all in your head.Q: What does the woman imply?9. M: You know, if the weather is still this hot tomorrow. We had better drop the plan of playing basketball in the afternoon.W: Oh, Ive got the feeling it wont last. The weather forecast expects it to coo

22、l down later today.Q: What does the woman think?10. M: Hey, Jane, I donl want to miss your birthday party but I should spend some time with my wife. Shes been complaining that I am out all the time.W: Hey, no problem. The more people, the happier.Section BDirections: In section B, you will hear two

23、short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of (he passages. The passages will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have he

24、ard.Questions 11 through 13 arc based on the following passage.When I was 15, I announced to my class that I was going to write my own books. Half the classmates ignored me and the rest nearly fell out of their chair laughing. I was so hurt that I burst into tears. That night I wrote a short, sad po

25、em about broken dreams and mailed it to a local newspaper. Surprisingly, they published it and sent me two dollars. I was a published and paid writer. I showed my fellow students the paper. They laughed and said “Just luck. But I have tasted the success and I have sold the first thing Ive ever writt

26、en. That was more than the laugh had done to me. During the next two years, I sold dozens of poems, letters, jokes and recipes. By the time I graduated from high school, I had owned a book filled with my published works. And now I am a professional writer and my novels are popular with readers. But

27、I still keep the habit of reviewing that first published poem when I am in low or meet unfair book reviews. It will always remind me how I started in the first place.Questions:11. Whats the classmates, reaction when the author announced his drcam?12. What made (he author start to work on his dream?1

28、3. Why does the author often review the first poem?Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.One of the great joys of gardening is to share a garden with birds. And it has become more and more popular in Britain. A few methods can help to attract birds to a garden. All birds depend

29、on plants for shelter and food. So as a general rule, the more plants in the yard, the more birds will come. They can turn to these plants when they need sleep and they can play between plants. And remember that different birds need different plants. Therefore, we should try to plant a variety of pl

30、ants in our garden in order to invite birds.Birds eat seed, fruit or insects. So the garden with such food is welcomed by the birds. Besides, another sure way to attract birds to a garden, is to provide water. The best way is to put water on the ground in the open. Most birds love to bathe and drink

31、 at this level. However, always remember they arc very nervous all the time. Ihcrcfbrc, when they arc drinking the water on the ground, you should keep a distance from (hem, or they will never come and visit again.Questions:14. What is the main idea of the passage?15. What are the three general ways

32、 to attract birds?16. What are people encouraged to do when birds are drinking water in the yard?Section CDirections: In section C, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the

33、 information you hear.Blanks 17 through 20 arc based on the following conversation:M： Excuse me, Maam. I am Jimmy Pitt. I am doing a sun-ey on peoples shopping habits for my graduate project. May I ask you a few questions?W: Sure. Go ahead.M: Do you shop often and where do you usually shop?W: Well.

34、I should admit I am a shopping animal. Normally I go shopping twice a week. And I usually shop at big shopping centers. Those small shops on the streets have no attraction to me. M: And what do you like to buy most, mind my asking?W: Well. I should say all the women will put makeup and clothes on th

35、e top of the shopping list and I am no exception, though sometimes I also bring some books back as well.M: And when choosing a product ,what do you pay attention to most?W: I should say brand. I dont care much about the price and a big brand is always the guarantee of good quality and style.M: Thats

36、 all 1 want to know about. Thanks for your time.W: You are welcome.Shopping Habit Questionnaire:(17)Shopping location:(18)Most-liked products:(19)Aspect(s) cared about most:(20)Write no more than THREE WORDS for each blank.Blanks 21 through 24 arc based on the following conversation:W: Professor Hop

37、kins. May I have a word with you?M: Sure, Mcg. Whats up?W: I got a C for my report. I am wondering what I have done wrong. You know I have put a lot of time and energy to the report.M: Well, Meg. I understand you have made much effort on the report. Maybe thats why you are two days late to hand in t

38、he report. The due day is September 3rd.W: Yes, Professor. I am sorry about that.M: And this report is about the success of the Starbucks Coffee. In your report, you have mentioned the companys management, selections of stores and service. But 1 am surprised that you didnt mention anything about its

39、 coffee. Its a coflee shop, Meg. Isnt the taste of its coffee the most important thing to its success?W: Yeah, I guess I have made a mistake by leaving it out.M: And figures are important too. You also need to add an actual figure such as the monthly sales.W: You are quite right professor.M: And why

40、 not do more research, look for some figures and write the report again.M: Seems like I am.When did Meg hand in the report?On (21).What is most important to Starbucks success?The (22).What kind of figure should be included?The(23).What does the professor advise Meg to do?To (24).Write no more than T

41、HREE WORDS for each blank.高三年级英语学科期中练习卷参考答案(.4)Grade Three tapescripts and answers:Listening:1. B 2. B 3. C 4. B 5. C 6. C 7. B 8. C 9. A 10. BC 12. C 13. B 14. D 15. C 16. C17. twice a week 18. shopping centers 19. makeup and clothes 20. brand21 September 5 22. taste of coffee 23. monthly sales 24.

42、 rewrite the reportGrammar:25. B 26. C 27. C 28. B 29. B 30. C 31. A 32. D 33. C 34. B 35. B 36. A37. C 38. D 39. D 40. DVocabulary:4i.E42.A43. J 44. H 45. B 46.1 47. D48. F49. CCloze:50.B5I.A52.D 53. A 54. C 55. A 56. D 57. C 58. A 59. C 60. A 61. C 62. D 63. A64.CReading:65-67 CDD68-71 BCCB72-75 A

43、CC A76-79 DDBA80-84 ECFBDTranslation:Mother is regar ded as every childs first teacher.Mary s aid nothing and she must be very disappointed.Until now, no students have entered the newly-built school reading room.Its not very likely for those who havent had contact with him to know his true thoughts.

44、After years away from the hometown, he often dreams of the river in front of the old house and the trouble-free childhood life.No matter how severe (bad) the weather is, the volunteers will try every means and manage to deliver the meal to the home of every old perso n.Composition:略11. A. They belie

45、ved that he would realize his dream.B. They offered him help to achieve his dream.C. They didnt believe that h is dream would come true.D. They made no response to his announcement.12. A. That he was encouraged by the teacher.B. Thal he was encouraged by the local paper editorC. That his first poem

46、was published.D. That he was encouraged by a professional writer.13. A. It reminds him of his school life.B. It reminds him that drcams will come true through efforts.C. It reminds him how poor he used to be.D. It reminds him of the local paper.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following pass

47、age.14. A. Gardening B. How to take care of birds.C. How to feed birds. D. How to get birds to the garden.15. A. Fruit, water and insects.B. Plants, sleeping place and food.C. Variety of plants, food and water.D. Different types of plants, seed and insects.16. A. Change the water for them. B. Play w

48、ith them.C. Not to approach them. D. Play the music for them.Section CDirections: In section C, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you hear.(本题做在第二卷答题纸上)Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation:Shopping Habit Questionnaire:Shopping frequency:(17).Shopping location:(18).Most-liked products:(19).Aspect(s) cared about most:(20