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1、第 1 页 共 12 页 高三上学期第一次联考 英语试题 本试卷分为四个部分，包括听力、语言知识运用、阅读和书面表达。Part I Listening comprehension(30 marks)Section A(22.5 marks)Directions:In this section,you will hear six conversations between two speakers.For each conversation,there are several questions and each question is followed by three choices mar

2、ked A,B,and C.Listen carefully and choose the best answer for each question.You will hear each conversation TWICE.Example:When will the magazine probably arrive?A.Wednesday B.Thursday C.Friday The answer is B.Conversation 1 1.What is the woman going to do tomorrow?A.To prepare for an interview B.To

3、attend an interview.C.To give a lecture 2.How is the woman feeling now?A.excited B.worried C.disappointed Conversation 2 3.Why has the woman been exercising recently?A.To keep fit.B.To train for a race.C.To lose weight.4.How does the woman feel after running?A.Tired.B.Energetic.C.Sick.Conversation 3

4、 5.Why cant the woman eat the ice-cream?A.Because she doesnt like the kind.B.Because shes on a diet.C.Because shes eating something else.6.Which of the following best describes Judy?A.strong-willed B.bad-tempered.C.simple-minded.Conversation 4 7.What will the speakers do next week?A.Have a physics l

5、esson.B.Have a get-together.C.Have an exam.8.Why does Jennie call Martin?A.To see if hes fine.B.To invite him to her house.C.To borrow his physics book.9.What does Martin advise Jennie to do?A.To ask for help from Helen.B.To prepare for the physics exam together.C.To meet his brother.第 2 页 共 12 页 Co

6、nversation 5 10.What does the man come for?A.Joining a tour to Liverpool B.Booking a ticket C.Asking for information about the trains to Liverpool 11.Which train will the man take?A.8:10 B.10:20 C.12:30 12.How much is the commission charge(委托手续费)?A.2 pounds B.10 pounds C.20 pounds Conversation 6 13.

7、Where is Jack calling from?A.The Grand Hotel.B.The airport in Chicago.C.The airport in Los Angeles.14.Why doesnt Jack visit Dorothy at once?A.Because he doesnt want to see Dorothys parents.B.Because he has to go to the representatives office this afternoon.C.Because he prefers to stay at the airport

8、 now.15.What will Jack do tonight?A.Work in the hotel.B.Visit some friends.C.Have dinner with Dorothys family.Section B(7.5 marks)Directions:In this section,you will hear a short passage.Listen carefully and then fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard.Fill in each blank with

9、 no more than three words.16 Suggestions Reasons Provide more typical things Tourists like to buy special things to 17 Develop some new 18 to meet different needs.Different people want to go:in a special way,such as cycling,boating,19 to famous universities.Do research on foreigners tastes for 20 Th

10、e foreigners might want to see something special,Part II Language Knowledge(45 marks)【2012 届湖南省四市九校高三上学期第一次联考】Section A(15 marks)Directions:Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A,B,C and D.Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.21.That piece of music

11、sounds very wonderful.Who _the violin upstairs?A.has played B.played C.plays D.is playing 22.Mikes disappointment was shared by several players who were present,_ were so upset that they shouted at the judge.A.some of them B.some of which C.some of that D.some of whom 23.House prices are extremely h

12、igh in Beijing,_ it hard for young people to move in 第 3 页 共 12 页 and build their own families.A.making B.to make C.made D.makes 24.The number of foreign friends visiting the Summer Palace _ rising steadily since 2000.A.is B.were C.has been D.have been 25.To little Mikes surprise,lying on the desk_

13、some of his favorite toy cars he had longed for.A.are B.was C.were D.is 26.Our government will try to beautify the city and with trees and flowers _ everywhere,our city will take on a new look.A.planted B.planting C.to plant D.having planted 27.Most of us still wonder _ it is _ makes those honest pe

14、asant workers,without being paid at all,resign themselves to the bosses.A.that,what B.what,that C./,that D./,what 28.Good morning.I _ my watch to be repaired two days ago._ ready yet?A.left;Is it B.had left;Is it C.left;had it been D.have left;has it been 29.I dont think Susan will be sad but Ill go

15、 and comfort her _ she is.A.in case B.even though C.as if D.unless 30.Though invited several times,I still have some doubt_ I can go to his birthday party.A.when B.where C.why D.whether 31.Remember that you can reach success much faster,when you actually love what you _.A.are doing B.have done C.did

16、 D.had done 32.-Why didnt Mary come to Johns birthday party last night?-She wanted to,but her dad simply _not let her out so late at night.A.should B.might C.would D.could 33.The giant panda,never _ before in Tokyo,immediately became the center of attraction in the zoo.A.see B.seeing C.to be seen D.

17、seen 34.Thank you for your timely help;otherwise I_ still in great trouble now.A.am B.would be C.was D.will be 35.-How do you like the film Arthur 3?-Well,I have never seen _one before.A.a good B.a better C.a best D.the best Section B(18 marks)【2012 届湖南省四市九校高三上学期第一次联考】Directions:For each blank in th

18、e following passage there are four words or phrases marked A,B,C and D.Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.I teach clay classes to children and adults.One cold afternoon a family came in to 36 a clay class together.It was a one-hour class that was meant to allow the

19、 family 第 4 页 共 12 页 some fun at making their own artistic creations.Three children aged nine,seven and three sat in their seats 37 to begin their little artistic creations.The warm clay and various tools made their eyes full of 38 .They were so excited to begin.Every word I said made them feel grea

20、t in the clay class and so they began to create.The young artists enjoyed their 39 to touch,feel and express themselves until their parents 40 and controlled their every moment.They were told to do this,do that,use this,not that.I 41 watched as the little blooms of creations were taken from their sm

21、all hands.The three-year-old rebelled and was told she was 42 .I wanted to ask how the parents would feel if they were enjoying themselves creating a piece of art and I took it from them and totally controlled the 43 of its creation.I asked the controlling father if he would like to have a cup of co

22、ffee and let the three-year-old just 44,explaining she would have fun and stop 45 him.He did and she continued focusing on her work with the most beautiful smile.In this hurried world,I 46 that some parents and teachers are not letting children 47 as they want.It is better to let children create wor

23、ks of art in their own way rather than tell them to do in ways that please us as adults.36.A.give B.teach C.enjoy D.conduct 37.A.afraid B.ready C.unwilling D.careful 38.A.confusion B.terror C.expectation D.anxiety 39.A.habit B.determination C.responsibility D.freedom 40.A.took over B.gave up C.went

24、out D.calmed down 41.A.hopefully B.curiously C.sorrowfully D.excitedly 42.A.lazy B.brave C.proud D.naughty 43.A.aim B.process C.time D.reason 44.A.play B.cry C.sit D.watch 45.A.asking B.annoying C.pleasing D.fighting 46.A.find B.suggest C.agree D.doubt 47.A.behave B.exercise C.study D.create Section

25、 C（12 marks）【2012 届湖南省四市九校高三上学期第一次联考】Directions:Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with ONE word that best fits the context.Now I would like to talk about movies.There are many kinds of movies,48 action movies,comedies,romance and so on.I like war movies the most 49 war movies e

26、ducate us about the horrors of war.War is the worst way 50 resolve differences between countries.There are movies about the two world wars.I like them,too.They taught me how the wars started,and 51 they ended.My favorite movie is Saving Private Ryan,52 talks about Americas war with Germany.53 Americ

27、an soldier almost lost all his brothers in the war,and the American government wanted to let his mother have at least one son.So they sent soldiers to save 54 remaining son,Ryan.There are many war movies in the world,55 I like this movie the most because this movie is very heart-warming.第 5 页 共 12 页

28、 Part III 【2012 届 湖南省四市九校高三上学期第一次联考】Reading Comprehension(30 marks)Directions:Read the following three passages.Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements.For each of them there are four choices marked A,B,C and D.Choose the one that fits best according to the information

29、 given in the passage.A Sports writing:For the Love of the Game 9:50-10:35a.m.Blue Tent Panelists:Christine Brennan,Ira Rosen,Joe Wallace and Joe Drape.Hosted by William C.Rhoden,sports writer for The New York Times.Whether catching that key moment of victory or defeat,or covering breaking news,spor

30、ts writers are anything but audience.Listen as some professionals discuss the special experience in reporting of sports news.The Art of the Review 11:15-12:00a.m.Green Tent Panelists:John Freeman,Barry Gewen,David Orr,Celia McGee and Jennifer Schuessler.Hosted by Sam Tanenhaus,editor for The New Yor

31、k Times Book Review.How much of an effect does the book review have on book sales?Join this group of critics as they discuss the reality of the book review and bestseller lists,and how they choose books for review.56.If you are free in the afternoon,you can attend_.A.The Art of the Review B.New York

32、 Writers,New York Stories C.Health,Wellness and the Politics of Food D.Sports Writing:For the Love of the Game 57.If you like sports writing,you will most probably_.A.go to Blue Tent at 11:15a.m.B.enjoy Jami Bernards talk C.listen to Christine Brennan D.attend the Art of the Review 58.Sam Tanenhaus

33、is in charge of _.A.The Art of the Review B.Health,Wellness and the Politics of Food C.New York Writers,New York Stories D.Sports Writing:For the Love of the Game 第 6 页 共 12 页 59.All the four activities above_.A.are about writing B.will last 45 minutes each C.can be attended freely D.will attract ma

34、ny readers 60.We can learn from the text that_.A.sports writers are a type of audience B.the New York Times is popular C.Denise Grady will discuss politics D.book reviews may affect book sales B I once had my Chinese MBA students brainstorming on“two-hour business plans”.I separated them into six gr

35、oups and gave them an example:a restaurant chain.The more original their idea,the better,I said.Finally,five of the six groups presented plans for restaurant chains.The sixth proposed a catering service.Though I admitted the time limit had been difficult,I expressed my disappointment.My students wer

36、e middle managers,financial analysts and financiers from state owned enterprises and global companies.They were not without talent or opinions,but they had been shaped by an educational system that rarely stressed or rewarded critical thinking or inventiveness.The scene I just described came in diff

37、erent forms during my two years teaching at the school.Papers were often copied from the Web and the Harvard Business Review.Case study debates were written up and just memorized.Students frequently said that copying is a superior business strategy,better than inventing and creating.In China,every p

38、roduct you can imagine has been made and sold.But so few well developed marketing and management minds have been raised that it will be a long time before most people in the world can name a Chinese brand.With this problem in mind,partnerships with institutions like Yale and MIT have been establishe

39、d.And then theres the“thousand talent scheme”:this new government program is intended to improve technological modernization by attracting top foreign trained scientists to the mainland with big money.But there are worries about Chinas research environment.Its hardly known for producing independent

40、thinking and openness,and even big salary offers may not be attractive enough to overcome this.At last,for China,becoming a major world creator is not just about setting up partnerships with top Western universities.Nor is it about gathering a group of well educated people and telling them to think

41、creatively.Its about establishing a rich learning environment for young minds.Its not that simple.61.Why does the author feel disappointed at his students?A.Because there is one group presenting a catering service.B.Because the six groups made projects for restaurant chains.C.Because all the student

42、s copied a case for the difficult topic.D.Because the students ideas were lacking in creativeness.62.Which of the following scenes is NOT considered as lack of creation?A.Papers were often downloaded from the Internet.B.Students often said that copying is a preferable business strategy.C.Students co

43、mbine knowledge and critical thoughts to solve a problem.D.Case study debates were written up as well as recited.63.The underlined word“scheme”in the forth paragraph means _.第 7 页 共 12 页 A.timetable B.theme C.project D.policy 64.We can infer from the passage that _.A.China can make and sell any prod

44、uct all over the world B.high pay may not solve the problem of Chinas research environment C.cooperation with institutions has been set up to make a Chinese brand D.the new government program are aimed at encouraging imagination 65.Which is the best title of the passage?A.Look for a New Way of Learn

45、ing.B.Reward Creative Thinking.C.How to Become a Creator.D.Establish a technical Environment.C New technology links the world as never before.Our planet has shrunk.Its now a“global village”where countries are only seconds away by fax or phone or satellite link.And,of course,our ability to benefit fr

46、om this high-tech communications equipment is greatly improved by foreign language skills.Deeply involved in this new technology are a group of modern business people who have a growing respect for the economic value of doing business abroad.In modern markets,success overseas often helps support dom

47、estic(国内的)business efforts.Thanks to a variety of relatively inexpensive communications devices with business applications,even small businesses in the United States are able to get into international markets.English is still the international language of business.But there is an ever-growing need f

48、or people who can speak another language.A second language isnt generally required to get a job in business,but having language skills gives a candidate the edge when other qualifications appear to be equal.The employee posted abroad who speaks the countrys principal language has an opportunity to f

49、ast-forward certain negotiations,and can have the cultural insight to know when it is better to move more slowly.The employee at the home office who can communicate well with foreign clients(客户)over the telephone or by fax machine is an obvious advantage to the firm.66.What is the authors attitude t

50、oward high-tech communications equipment？A.Critical.B.Prejudiced.C.Indifferent D.Positive.67.With the increased use of high-tech communications equipment,business people _.A.have to get familiar with modern technology B.are gaining more economic benefits from domestic operations C.are attaching more