长春外国语学校2016-2017学年第一学期高三英语期末试题及答案.docx

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1、 长春外国语学校2016-2017学年第一学期期末考试高三年级英语试卷 出题人 ： 胡成赫 陈英卓 审题人：薛玲 许艳君 第卷一、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。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 does the man want the woman to do?A. Buy a wallet.B. Help him pay.C. Gain a degree.2. How will the m

2、an go to New York?A. By plane.B. By train.C. By ship.3. Where does the conversation take place?A. By the lake.B. In the garden. C. At the restaurant.4. What is the man doing?A. Making a plan. B. Complaining. C. Asking for advice. 5. What does the man mean?A. He will get up at once.B. He will get up

3、at 7:20.C. Hes missed the late bus.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分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秒种；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6至8题。6. What does the woman find difficult?A. Grammar.B. Spelling.C. Pronunciation.7. What can we know about th

4、e man?A. He is good at spelling.B. He is satisfied with his progress.C. He learned English in grade school.8. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. English learning.B. The teaching method.C. The importance of learning.听第7段材料，回答第9至11题。9. Where is the man speaker?A. In the bank.B. At the post

5、office.C. At his friends.10. Why does the man come here?A. To buy stamps.B. To see a friend.C. To send a package.11. What does the man like?A. Sending mail to his friends.B. Getting many advertisements.C. Contacting his friends by email.听第8段材料，回答第12至14题。12. What is the womans favorite activity in he

6、r spare time?A. Dancing.B. Playing sports.C. Watching movies.13. How many kinds of hobbies of the man are mentioned?A. 2.B. 3.C. 4.14. What does the man look like?A. He is very fat.B. He is out of shape.C. He has a good figure.听第9段材料，回答第15至17题。15. What is the woman asking the man about?A. His work.B

7、. His routines (日常事务).C. His favorites.16. When does the man probably have lunch?A. At 11:00 a.m.B. At 1:30 p.m.C. At 2:30 p.m.17. How is the mans life after work?A. Relaxing.B. Tiring.C. Dull.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。18. When did Prince Charles become a grandfather?A. In April 2011.B. In July 2013.C. In J

8、une 2013.19. What did Buckingham Palace do to announce the birth?A. They sent for the reporters.B. They painted the palace gate.C. They put a notice on a stand (架子，展台).20. How did Canada celebrate the arrival of the baby prince?A. Niagara Falls was lit up with blue lights.B. A gift was sent to Bucki

9、ngham Palace.C. Many newspapers changed their names.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、D）中，选出最佳选项。A Chinese New Year is approaching and preparations are underway around the world. Here are some Chinatowns for those outside of China wishing to mark the day.LondonAlthoug

10、h it may not be as large or as long-built as others, having only become a center for the Chinese community during the 1950s, Londons Chinatown is a perfectly formed little firework that knows how to see in the year with a bang. Decorated with red lanterns (灯笼), previous years have seen shows with ac

11、robatics (杂技), martial arts (武术), dance and opera nearby.San FranciscoSan Franciscos Chinatown is perhaps the most famous in the United States. The city was the main entry-point for Chinese who had crossed the Pacific to the USA during the early 19th century. Between the Grant Avenue and the Stockto

12、n Street, this historic area is a local treasure, attracting more visitors per year than the Golden Gate Bridge.BangkokWith an about 100-year-old history, the Thai capitals Chinatown contains complex streets offering all kinds of tasty treats, clothes, toys and antiques. Sunday market days are such

13、a good time to get the full atmosphere of the neighborhood. The area is also known for its gold dealers, whose shops line the road.MauritiusFound in Port Louis, this Mauritian Chinatown shows the island nations rich multicultural diversity. Established in the early years of the 20th century by settl

14、ers from China, its tiny shops and restaurants serve locals and visitors. During the Chinese Spring Festival, the most exciting sight is the Dragon Dances on Rue Royale when Chinese musicians and dancers perform the traditional Lion dances through the streets.21. According to the text, which of the

15、following has the longest history?A. Londons Chinatown.B. Bangkoks Chinatown.C. Mauritiuss Chinatown.D. San Franciscos Chinatown.22. Whats special about Bangkoks Chinatown?A. It is crowded with Chinese restaurants.B. It was the major entrance for the Chinese.C. It is well-known for its gold business

16、.D. It is where you can enjoy fireworks.23. If you want to enjoy the Dragon Dances, you can go to _.A. Rue Royale in Port Louis, Mauritius.B. the Sunday market in Bangkok.C. the Grant Avenue in San Francisco. D. the Chinese community in London.BHave you ever thought of quitting your job when you fee

17、l exhausted? Maybe most of you would say “yes”. After a particularly busy period at work, I decided to get away from it all by going on a hike in the mountains in southern France. Before I left, I read an interesting story in a magazine. It read, “Once, while I was riding on a crowded bus, the man s

18、itting next to me threw his cell phone out of the window when his phone rang. I was surprised. He looked at me, shrugged (耸耸肩) and looked away. I had no idea whether it was his or stolen or whether he even knew what a cell phone was or not, but he clearly wanted to be free of it, because it clearly

19、troubled him. ” Billions of people across the world use cell phones. Though cell phones are a wonderful way for communication, they often do the exact opposite. Using cell phones can increase stress within families and friends. So when I recently returned home, I got rid of my cell phone. Now I go o

20、utside without taking my phone with me. Ive noticed things in my neighborhood I never noticed before, such as gardens. Ive met new people, started conversations with neighbors I didnt speak to before and talked with some of my friends face to face instead of chatting over the phone. Instead of keepi

21、ng me off from the world, stopping using my cell phone has helped me get even closer to my family and friends.24. According to the story, the man on the bus threw away his cell phone because _.A. it didnt work properlyB. it was stolen from someone elseC. he didnt like the phones styleD. he didnt wan

22、t to be bothered by it25. We can learn from the passage that cell phones _.A. are too expensive for many peopleB. are of no use to the authorC. can also get people into troubleD. can make life more interesting26. What can we learn about the author?A. He wants to own a garden now.B. He always chatted

23、 with his neighbors.C. He used to take his cell phone when going outside.D. He once threw away his cell phone.27. The main purpose of the passage is to _.A. tell us not to let cell phones control our livesB. encourage others to hike with him in FranceC. share his experiences in France with usD. teac

24、h us how to get along with neighborsCBlack Friday is the Friday following Thanksgiving Day in the United States. It has been regarded as the beginning of the holiday shopping season. Although its not an official holiday, millions of employers give their employees the day off, and many people use tha

25、t day to get a jump-start on their holiday shopping. A similar day in Canada and Great Britain is called “Boxing Day”.Black Friday has become somewhat of a marketing sensation in recent years. Since 2005, it has been the busiest shopping day of the year. To lure shoppers, retailers (零售商) routinely o

26、pen their doors as early as 4 a.m. and offer special sales and promotions to the shoppers that arrive early. Some of the special deals offered by stores are only available in limited quantities. That is why some shoppers intent on getting the best deals often camp out in front of stores overnight so

27、 that theyll be the first in line when the doors open.But why Black Friday? Historians believe the name started in Philadelphia in the mid-1960s. Bus drivers and police used “Black Friday” to describe the heavy traffic that would block city streets the day after Thanksgiving as shoppers headed to th

28、e stores.Businesses, however, didnt like the negative tone associated with the “Black Friday” name. In the early 1980s, a more positive explanation of the name began to circulate. According to this alternative explanation, Black Friday is the day when retailers finally begin to turn a profit for the

29、 year. In accounting terms (会计行业), operating at a loss is called being “in the red” because accountants traditionally used red ink to show negative amounts. Positive amounts were usually shown in black ink. Thus, being “in the black” is a good thing because it means stores are operating at a profit.

30、Recently, for those who are too busy to shop on Black Friday or who just dont want to fight the crowds, the Monday following Black Friday has become known as Cyber Monday (网络星期一) for the many online deals.28. On Black Friday, the Americans _.A. dont have to go to work as usualB. look exactly like th

31、e CanadiansC. are usually busy doing shoppingD. stay at home and relax themselves29. The underlined word “lure” (in Paragraph 2) probably means _.A. protectB. attract C. persuadeD. remind30. How do the retailers understand Black Friday?A. It is totally different from Boxing Day.B. They usually lose

32、some money on the day.C. It never keeps them very busy.D. It probably brings them more money.31. The author writes this passage in order to _.A. state the development of Cyber MondayB. tell the difference between red and blackC. introduce Black Friday to the readersw w w .D. explain the meaning of B

33、oxing DayDIs going on holiday of any benefit? New research shows that going on holiday makes you not only feel good while youre there but also gain the health benefits for months. Jetting off to destinations such as the Maldives cuts your blood pressure, helps you sleep better and bounce back from s

34、tress. The benefits last at least a fortnight longer than the vacation and can be felt for months in some cases where it is claimed. Experts say workers should always take their holiday entitlement (权利) each year, but as many as one in three dont. The study compared key health markers in holidaymake

35、rs visiting Thailand, Peru or the Maldives, with those in people who stayed at home and continued working. The average blood pressure of those on holiday dropped by six percent while the workers saw their blood pressure rise by two percent over the same period. The sleep quality of holidaymakers imp

36、roved by 17 percent while that of the non-holidaymakers deteriorated by 14 percent. The study also found the ability of vacationers to recover from stress, known as the stress-resilience test, improved by 29 percent. There was a 71 percent fall in stress-resilience scores among workers. Tests showed

37、 fallen blood glucose (葡萄糖) levels, reduced risk of diabetes (糖尿病), trimmer waistlines and improved mood and energy levels, with the effects sustained for at least two weeks after returning home. The Holiday Health Experiment was conducted by tour operator Kuoni and Nuffield Health, the UKs largest

38、healthcare charity.32. According to the passage, how many people go on holiday? AOne third.BTwo thirds. C17 percent.DA quarter.33.Which of the following can we infer from the passage?AThe further you go, the better you get the benefits.BMost people like to stay at home during the holiday. CThe resul

39、t of the study is mostly based on the description from the people involved. DHolidaymakers are more likely to be healthier than non-holidaymakers.34.The author intends to tell us that _.Awe have to go on holiday as much as possibleByoull certainly get depressed if you dont go on holidayCwe had bette

40、r go on holiday for the benefits of our healthDit is best to go to foreign countries like Maldives35.The best title of the passage is _. AA Holiday Health ExperimentBHealth Benefits from HolidayCHealth Problems of Having HolidayDKey Health Markers in Holidaymakers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

41、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。Boosting your Brain PowerWho hasnt wished that they were just a little smarter? Maybe youre in school and just want to get a better grade on a test. 36 Here are some ways you can go about boosting your brainpower. Sleep is one of the easiest things to do, yet one of the on

42、es that most of us dont do. We live in a busy age and often it seems that we dont have enough time to get everything done. So many of us sacrifice our hours of sleep to accomplish our daily tasks. 37 Read a book. Being smarter is not only about thinking but knowledge plays a big part in it, too. Rea

43、ding helps your brain stay active. 38 Think of it as exercise for the brain.Try turning off that television set and going for a walk. A walk will stimulate your body and relax your mind. Just as watching too much TV can hurt your body, it also causes your brain to slow down as well. 39 There is a bi

44、g difference between knowing something and being able to teach it to someone else. There is nothing like trying to break something down into simpler terms for others to help you understand it better than you did before.Work on a puzzle. It can be anything from the newspaper crossword or the new Sudo

45、ku puzzle. Puzzles help you use your brain to figure out the answers. 40 Your brain needs exercise just like your body does to be able to function in top form. So go out there and boost your brainpower, your mind will thank you.A. Learn something new and then teach someone else how to do it. B. By w

46、riting about things you know, it helps you to understand them better.C. Crossword puzzles also have the added benefit of increasing your vocabulary and knowledge. D. Maybe you want to show your boss that you are good enough to get a promotion.E. Giving your body the rest it needs every night can boo

47、st your ability to function at your best the next day.F. Skipping meals can make it harder for you to think and perform at your best.G. The more you read, the more you know, and the smarter you will be. 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）阅读下面的短文，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。Do you have a dream? Is it part of your life? Everybody has dreams. I have a 41 , too. When I slept, I would dream of living it; when I 42 , I would work for living it.One day, somebody told me,“To 43 is better than to arrive.” Hearing this, I 44 l