甘肃省高台县第一中学2015年高三上学期期末考试英语试卷.doc

甘肃省高台县第一中学2015年高三上学期期末考试英语试卷第卷第一部分 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。AMy mother has always been a follower of traditional methods when it comes to anything. She cooks traditional food，likes dressing up traditionally and likes the traditional way of shopping. She loves going to markets and going from one shop to another to find out what suits her best. She can walk miles when it comes to shopping along with her friends. She knows all the local markets and shops and knows very well where she can get best discounts（折扣）However，now she always gets tired when she goes out in the market. So one day I decided to introduce a new shop，which is much larger than usual markets and where she can also get discountsI am talking about online gift stores. She has a basic knowledge of computers and can operate computers. At the beginning，she was doubtful about shopping from these online gift shops because she wasnt too sure about the quality of the products.One day I decided to get her some branded things so that she could build trust in these shops. I ordered a Timex watch and a Sisley handbag for her. She never bought things online，but when they were delivered as a gift，she jumped for joy. She could not believe that I had ordered these gifts for her despite her being not much positive about online shops. However，after she saw both the products，she was assured that these online gift shops sent the promised brands and products，she loved her new watch and handbag.After this experience she ordered a gift for her friends wedding. She chose a gift basket that could be made according to her requirements. They sent a beautifully decorated basket with fine wines and chocolates. The basket was so artistically decorated that it became her friends favorite gift. Since then she has been consistently shopping online.1. What can we learn about the authors mother? A. She lives in a traditional way. B. She likes shopping very much. C. She is kind and very humorous. D. She always leads a simple life.2. Why does the author decide to introduce a new shop to her mother? A. The new shop is much larger. B. She cant go shopping as before. C. There are more goods for her to choose from. D. The goods in the new shop are much cheaper.3. What was the attitude of the authors mother to shopping online at first? A. She thought it was a good idea. B. She thought goods online were cheap. C. She doubted the quality of the goods. D. She worried about the difficulty in operation.4. The author decided to buy his mother some branded things A. in order to please his mother B. so that she could trust in shopping online C. so that she would live a happy life in her later years D. so that she would get a surprise on Mothers DayB In English the spelling of words does not always represent the sound. So people say /rait/ but spell it right or write, or even rite. Combinations of letters may be pronounced in many ways. And some words just seem to have too many letters. For Americans things are a little bit easier, thanks to the work of Noah Webster, a teacher who graduated from Yale University in 1778. As a young man, he had fought against the British in the American War of Independence, and he felt that written English in the newly independent United States should have a distinctive American look. So he began his work on American English. His first book, The Elementary Spelling Book, suggested simplifying the spelling of English words. The book was extremely popular. By the 1850s, it was selling one million copies a year, making it one of the most popular school books ever. Many of the suggestions were quickly adopted. Center instead of centre, program instead of programme, and flavor instead of flavour. Others, however, such as removing silent letters like s in island or the final e in examine, were not . Webster is best known for his American Dictionary of the English language, which first appeared in 1828. It introduced lots of new American words, with information about their pronunciation and use, and, of course, the new spelling. The British criticized the dictionary, but it quickly became a standard reference book in the States. Today, Websters dictionary is still the number one dictionary for American students. 5. What is the text mainly about? A. Webster and his best sellers.B. British and American English.C. The history of American English.D. The man who made spelling simple.6. Which is the right order according to the text? Webster graduated from Yale University.American Dictionary of the English language came out.Websters book was selling one million copies a year.Webster took part in the American War of Independence.A. B. C. D. 7. What can we learn from the text?A. All the spelling of words does not represent the sound.B. The Elementary Spelling Book was published in the 1850s.C. Websters suggestions were accepted completely.D. Websters dictionary is the best all over the world.8. What attitude do the British have towards Websters dictionary?A. They thought highly of it.B. They found fault with it.C. They argued bitterly about it. D. They followed the examples of it.CMore than a century ago, the composer and bandleader John Philip Sousa warned that technology would destroy music, who said, “These talking machines are going to ruin the artistic development of music in this country. When I was a boy in front of every house in the summer evenings you would find young people together singing the songs of the day or the old songs. Today you hear these terrible machines going night and day. We will not have a vocal cord (声带) left.” Music has greatly changed in the past hundred years, which has been everywhere in our world: rivers of digital melody flow on the Internet or on disc; MP3 players with forty thousand songs can be put in a back pocket or a purse. Yet, for most of us, music is no longer something we do ourselves, or even watch other people do in front of us. It has become a radically virtual medium, an art without a face. Ever since Edison invented the phonograph cylinder(留声机), people have been assessing what the medium of recording has done for and to the art of music. Sousa was a spokesman for the party of doom; in the opposite corner are the utopians(乌托邦), who argue that technology has not imprisoned music but liberated it. Before Edison came along, Beethovens symphonies could be heard only in select concert halls. Now the recordings carry the man from Bonn to the corners of the earth. Glenn Gould, after renouncing live performance in 1964, predicted that within the century the public concert would disappear into the electronic air.Having discovered much of my favorite music through LPs and CDs, I am not about to join Sousas party. Modern urban environments are often so soulless or ugly that Im grateful for the humanizing touch of electronic sound. But neither can I accept Goulds slashing futurism. I want to be aware of technologys effects, positive and negative. Fortunately, scholars and critics have been methodically exploring this terrain for many decades, trying to figure out exactly what happens when we listen to music with no musicians in the room.9. The first paragraph is intended to . A. defend an argument B. make a prediction C. criticize an attitude D. summarized a viewpoint10. The authors attitude towards the recorded music may best be described as . A. dissatisfied B. defensive C. optimistic D. objective11. The underlined word “terrain” in the last paragraph most nearly means . A. region B. subject C. land D. distinction12. The primary purpose of the passage is to . A. explain different attitudes of scholars and criticsB. defend the view of one group from the criticism of another C. advocate an unexpected solution to a pressing problem D. present the key issues in an ongoing debateD“Enough” with the multivitamins already. Thats the message from experts behind three new studies that tackled an often debated question: Do daily multivitamins make you healthier?“We believe that the case is closed - supplementing(补充) the diet of well-nourished adults with (most) mineral or vitamin supplements has no clear benefit and might even be harmful,” concluded the authors of the editorial summarizing the new research papers. They urge consumers to not waste their money on multivitamins. “The stop wasting your money means that perhaps youre spending money on things that wont protect you long term,” editorial co-author, Dr. Edgar Miller said, “What will protect you is if you spend the money on fruits, vegetables, nuts, beans, low fat dairy, and things like that. Exercising would probably be a better use of the money.”The strong message was based on a review of the findings from three studies that tracked multivitamins link to cancer protection, heart health, and brain and cognitive(认知的) measures. The first study looked at vitamin supplementations role in preventing chronic(慢性的) disease. The next study looked at whether long-term use of multivitamins would have any effect on slowing cognitive decline. The third study looked specifically at multivitamins and minerals role in preventing heart attack. “The three studies found no difference in rates of chronic disease, heart attack and the need for hospitalization between vitamin-takers and placebo(安慰剂)-takers.” Dr. Edgar Miller stated.One expert agreed some nutrient-deficient people may still benefit from multivitamins. “There might be an argument to continue taking a multi(vitamin) to replace or supplement your not healthy diet,” Dr. Edgar Miller added. He also notes that vitamins can benefit people with celiac disease and those who are pregnant.13. This text is likely to be selected from a book of .A. medicine B. education C. food D. business14. Which of the following is NOT Dr. Edgar Millers opinion according to the passage?A. Vitamins should not be used for chronic disease prevention. Enough is enough.B. Having a balanced diet and exercising would probably be a better way to keep healthy.C. The three studies do not provide support for use of multivitamin supplements.D. Taking vitamins to replace or supplement your healthy diet is necessary.15. What can be inferred from the text?A. Vitamin supplements have proved harmful to the health of adults.B. Vitamin supplements are beneficial in certain conditions.C. Nowadays taking vitamin supplements is common to most people.D. Daily multivitamins will make you healthier.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。Culture Shock Culture shock refers to the anxiety and feelings (of surprise, uncertainty, confusion, etc.) felt when people have to operate within a different and unknown cultural or social environment, such as a foreign country.Generally speaking, we could say that there are four stages of culture shock. The first stage is called “the honeymoon”. In this stage, you are excited about living in a different place. 16 The next stage is “the hostility(敌意)stage”. In this stage, you begin to notice not everything is as good as you originally thought it was. 17 Moreover, people dont treat you like a guest anymore. Then you come to the third stage called “recovery”. In this stage, you start to feel more positive. 18 The whole situation starts to become more favorable and you begin to learn to adapt yourself to it. The last stage of culture shock is called “adjustment”. In this stage, you have reached a point where you actually feel good. 19 The things that originally made you feel uncomfortable or strange are now things that you understand. Now you have adjusted to the new culture and you feel comfortable. Not all individuals visiting another country will experience all these four stages. 20 It also occurs within cultures as individuals move from place to place or from one setting to another (e.g., from high school to college). A. You feel that friends should help each other to deal with culture shock. B. And you try to develop comprehension of everything you dont understand.C. In addition, culture shock is not limited to the overseas visitor.D. You become tired of many things about the new culture. E. You have learned enough to understand the new culture.F. You begin to understand you need to travel a lot.G. And everything seems to be marvelous and everybody seems to be so nice to you. 第二部分 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，选出可以填人空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。My son was born 12 weeks premature(早产的）When he was born, the doctors told me that he had only 12 % chance of 21 And if he did survive，there was a 99chance that he would have serious health problems. They said he would be in the hospital for a lifetime. But they would never 22，even if there was only a little hope.I didnt think he would live until the day I had to go back home without my23A nurse took me to my sons room when I was24 the hospital.“He hasnt been able to open his eyes yet，the 25 told me. I spoke to him with tears. To my great 26，he opened his eyes! I was so 27！My baby heard my voice and was trying to 28 me!My son began to prove the doctors were 29 When he was 6 weeks old，he finally left the hospital. But he 30 had a lot of trouble learning how to breathe on his own. I remember he once stopped 31 and turned grey after eating. I turned to the doctors and they made him 32 again. he also had difficulty with 33 The doctors had to leave a tube placed in his stomach 34 he could get enough food.When my little baby was 3 months old，he was so 35 at that time-he was only 5 pounds in weight. The doctors got the 36 out last year because he could eat without it and now he is a 5-year-old healthy boy.I will never forget how 37 his life is and how many people fought to save him. I am forever 38 for what the doctors did. I really believe that it was 39 that saved my babys life. So never 40 hope！21. A. surviving B. recovering C. succeeding D. escaping22. A. get back B. give up C. give in D. get up23. A. brother B. husband C. baby D. parent24. A. visiting B. calling C. approaching D. leaving25. A. doctor B. nurse C. cleaner D. reporter26. A. surprise B. disappointment C. knowledge D. sadness27. A. curious B. interested C. excited D. satisfied28. A. hurt B. see C. influence D. touch29. A. right B. wise C. serious D. wrong30. A. hardly B. never C. still D. seldom31. A. jumping B. walking C. moving D. breathing32. A. alive B. active C. dead D. powerful33. A. eating B. sleeping C. standing D. sitting34. A. if B. as C. so D. after35. A. strong B. thin C. tall D. clever36. A. bag B. tube C. food D. metal37. A. wonderful B. short C. strong D. valuable38. A.regretful B. hateful C. thankful D. fearful39. A. hope B. encouragement C. money D. bravery40. A. forget B. find C. get D. lose 第卷第二部分 英语知识运用 （共两节，满分 45 分) 第二节 (共 l0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按序号填写到短文后的相应位置。Do you like travelling? Staying 41 (health) while 42 (travel) can help to ensure your trip is a happy and enjoyable one. 43 you are travelling abroad, here are the tips you need to make your trip much 44 (easy):Make sure you have got signed passport(护照) and visas. Also, before you go, fill in the emergency information page of your passport! Make two copies of your passport identification page. This will help a lot if your passport 45 (steal). Leave one copy at home with friends or relatives. Carry the other 46 you in a separate place from your passport. Read the Public Announcements or Travel Warnings for the countries you plan to visit. Get yourself familiar with local laws and customs of the countries to 47 you are travelling.Leave a copy of your itinerary(旅行日程) with family or friends at home so that you can be contacted in case of an emergency.Do not accept packages from strangers. Do not carry too much money or 48 (necessary) credit cards. If we make enough 49 (prepare), we will succeed. Have 50 good time! 第三部分：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。Its reported that many people died of traffic accidents each year. Road safety has aroused the widely attention of the public. Many rules have made to reduce the traffic crashes,