2017-2018学年蚌埠市第一中学高三上学期英语期中考试

2017-2018学年蚌埠市第一中学高三上学期英语期中考试英语I、听力(共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分） 第一节听下面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. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. On the plane.B. At the beach.C. In the music hall.2. How is the man probably feeling now?A. Tired.B. Sorry.C. Worried.3. What time does the man think the woman will leave?A. 7: 47.B. 7: 25.C. 7: 27.4. What does the man ask the woman to do?A. Buy him some cigarettes.B. Lend him some money.C. Give him some change.5. What is the woman doing?A. Apologizing.B. Expressing thanks.C. Complaining.第二节听下面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、7题。6. How did Tom feel when he saw Lily?A. Excited.B. Anxious.C. Surprised.7. What is the whole class talking about?A. How Lily got fired.B. Where Lily got married.C. Why Lily changed her name.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. How long will it take the man to ride a 10-mile., distance?A. About half an hour.B. About an hour.C. About two hours.9. How does the woman go to work?A. By train.B. On foot.C. By bike.听第8段材料，回答第1012题。10. When will the woman go home?A. Tomorrow.B. In two weeks.C. Still uncertain.11. Whats the doctors suggestion for her?A. Take the medicine every day.B. Avoid any physical exercise.C. Have medical checks regularly.12. How soon will the woman get well completely?A. In a few days.B. In quite a long time.C. As soon as she is out of the hospital.听第9段材料，回答第1316题。13. Why will the woman visit her daughter?A. Her daughter is ill.B. Her daughter gave birth to a baby.C. She misses her daughter.14. When was the man in New York?A. About a year ago.B. About a month ago.C. About a week ago.15. What do we know about the womans husband?A. He was traveling with the woman.B. He was in China now.C. He loved traveling.16. Who is traveling with the man?A. His wife and a friend.B. His colleagues.C. None.听第10段材料，回答第1720题。17. What was Mr. Perkins like?A. He tried to be the same as others.B. He tried to be better than others.C. He was always different from others.18. Where did he go the day after he bought his new car?A. His office.B. His friends house.C. The country.19. How did he find his car?A. By trying his key in every car.B. By waiting until all other cars had left.C. By checking the plate number.20. When did he leave the parking lot?A. Around 5:00 p. m.B. Around 6:00 p. m.C. Around 7:00 p. m.II、完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)阅读短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。I was surprised when I received a short message from my father wishing me a happy birthday.I had ( 21 ) to hear from my mother, my grandmother and my other relatives ( 22 ) never from my father. Lying in bed, ( 23 ) of my father flooded back.When I was a little boy, I regarded my father as a (n) ( 24 ) able to do anything. ( 25 ). things slowly began to ( 26 ) The more I learned, the more I doubted what he said. The gap between us grew and, at last, I didnt ( 27 ) like communicating with him.My father, in my mind, had no ( 28 ) in talking with me. Dinner was the only time we were together. He had no time to watch TV with me. He would tell me to ask my mother ( 29 ) I needed something. He even refused to answer my ( 30 ) when I phoned from school. I ( 31 ) the changes. I thought that perhaps my father no longer ( 32 ) me any more.Over time, however, I began to wonder whether my ( 33 ) was right. One day, my mother told me that each time I called, father was ( 34 ) listening beside her. Suddenly, I hated myself for my ( 35 ) behavior toward him.I planned thousands of times to ( 36 ) my father. In the end, however, I was always too embarrassed about what I had done.But that Saturday, I was so ( 37 ) by his short message. I realized then that my fathers love for me had never disappeared. I decided to send a ( 38 ): “Thank you, my dear father.”Two days later, when I returned home, my mother told me that my father had been so ( 39 ) when he received my reply. She said he had ( 40 ) from morning till night. At that moment, I felt truly happy.21. A. expectedB. intendedC. plannedD. wanted22. A. andB. soC. butD. or23. A. opinionsB. memoriesC. thoughtsD. responses24. A. angelB. teacherC. heroD. friend25. A. HoweverB. OtherwiseC. ThereforeD. Besides26. A. improveB. changeC. developD. appear27. A. stillB. everC. yetD. even28. A. interestB. timeC. chanceD. courage29. A. in caseB. ifC. even ifD. after30. A. lettersB. e-mailsC. questionsD. calls31. A. got fond ofB. got tired ofC. got familiar withD. got accustomed to32. A. helpedB. supportedC. lovedD. missed33. A. behaviorB. attitudeC. mannerD. action34. A. oftenB. alwaysC. seldomD. never35. A. casualB. rudeC. coldD. cruel36. A. apologiseB. write toC. talk withD. consult with37. A. surprisedB. confusedC. touchedD. pleased38. A. messageB. cardC. giftD. reply39. A. upsetB. happyC. sadD. nervous40. A. waited B. signedC. hesitatedD. smiledIII、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，从每题所给四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。AOptimism May Help People Live LongerPeople who have an optimistic view on life are more likely to live longer, a US study said on Wednesday.The study, published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, analyzed data from 2004 to 2012 from 70,000 women enrolled in the Nurses Health Study, a long-running US study tracking womens health via surveys every two years.The researchers looked at participants levels of optimism and other factors that might play a role in how optimism may affect mortality risk, such as race, high blood pressure, diet, and physical activity.It found the most optimistic women, or the top 25%, had a nearly 30 percent lower risk of dying from any of the diseases analyzed in the study compared with the least optimistic women, or the bottom 25%.The most optimistic women had a 16 percent lower risk of dying from cancer; 38 percent lower risk of dying from heart disease; 39 percent lower risk of dying from stroke; 38 percent lower risk of dying from respiratory disease; and 52 percent lower risk of dying from infection.Previous studies have linked optimism with reduced risk of early death from cardiovascular(心脑血管的) problems, but this was the first to find a link between optimism and reduced risk from other major causes.“While most medical and public health efforts today focus on reducing risk factors for diseases, evidence has been mounting that enhancing psychological resilience (弹性, 复原力) may also make a difference,” said Eric Kim, research fellow at the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health and co-lead author of the study.“Our new findings suggest that we should make efforts to boost optimism, which has been shown to be associated with healthier behaviors and healthier ways of coping with life challenges.”The study also found that healthy behaviors only partially explain the link between optimism and reduced mortality risk. One other possibility is that higher optimism directly affects our biological systems, Kim said.Co-lead author and postdoctoral research fellow Kaitlin Hagan said optimism can be varied with relatively uncomplicated and low-cost interventions (干预), even things as simple as having people write down and think about the best possible outcomes for various areas of their lives, such as careers or friendships.“Encouraging use of these interventions could be an innovative way to enhance health in the future,” Hagan said.41. According to the recent study, optimism can .A. help women live longer than menB. enable people to stay healthyC. cure people of high blood pressureD. make woman stay young and nice42. From the recent study, the optimistic women .A. took the risk of dying from infectionB. were less likely to die from some diseaseC. had a 39% lower risk of suffering from cancerD. were less likely to suffer from low emotions43. The underlined word “mounting” in paragraph 7 might be best placed by .A. increasingB. appearingC. doublingD. showing44. Both Kim and Hagan believed that .A. simple but high-cost interventions should be tried outB. higher optimism indirectly influences our bodyC. optimism should be encouraged and developedD. optimism can help people meet all kinds of challenges.BParents who exert too much control over their children could be causing them lifelong psychological damage, according to a study which tracked a group of people born in the 1940s until the present day.Researchers found that people who reported that parents had intruded on their privacy in childhood or encouraged dependence were more likely to have low scores in surveys of happiness and general wellbeing carried out in their teens, their 30s, their 40s and even their 60s.The negative impact on wellbeing was comparable in degree to that observed in people who have lost a family member, experts from University College London (UCL) said.In contrast, people who said their parents were more caring, warm and responsive to their needs tended to be more content well into adulthood.The findings are the culmination of a survey which has tracked more than 5, 000 people since their birth in 1946. It is well-established that childhood influences can have profound effect on the developing brain, but this is one of the first studies that have attempted to measure their impact over such a long period of time.Information on parenting styles was only available from the study participants themselves, who were asked to recall their childhoods when in their 40s, and may therefore suffer from a degree of so-called recall bias-unhappy people may be more likely to depict their parents as controlling.However, the research said the findings agreed with previous studies which have shown that children who are able to form secure emotional bonds with parents are more likely to have secure happy relationships later in life.“Parents also give us stable base from which to explore the world while warmth and responsiveness has been shown to promote social and emotional development,” said Dr. Maid Stafford, of the Medical Research Councils (MRC) Lifelong and Ageing unit at UCL.“By contrast, psychological control can limit a childs independence and leave them less able to regulate their own behaviour.” Dr Stafford said that the study did not seek to blame parents.“Parents are vitally important to the mental wellbeing of future generations,” she said.“Policies to reduce economic and other pressures on parents could help them to foster better relationships with their children.”Previous research has shown a clear link between economic stress in parents and poorer early child development.45. What can be inferred from the passage? A. Various parenting styles can count.B. An unfair finding can easily mislead parents.C. There is a side effect from too much control over children.D. There is a link between parents economy and child development.46. According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE? A. Children should say no to parents control.B. Physical control can limit a childs independence.C. Parents control over children is completely wrong.D. People of many age ranges are interviewed in the survey.47. The study, according to Dr Stafford, is intended to .A. blame parents with control over childrenB. encourage the childrens dependenceC. point out the necessity of parentingD. build up proper parenting styles48. The underlined word “culmination” in Paragraph Five probably means .A. resultB. effectC. predictionD. warning.CFor families on vacation, a playground provides a welcome break. It can also provide a glimpse into the local culture, from the setup of the park to the ways families interact. Here are the designs that live up to that challenge.Fruit and Scent Playground, StockholmIs there a picky eater on a steady diet of chicken fingers and cheese? Perhaps a trip to Swedens Fruit and Scent Playground will change his or her culinary (烹饪的) tune. This playground features a banana slide, an orange seesaw, pear huts, a watermelon jungle gym and a pair of cherry swings, all designed by public artist Johan Ferner Strom. Now, who can say you cant play with your food?Nishi Rokugo Park, TokyoLocated between central Tokyo and the city of Kawasaki, Nishi Rokugo combines recycled rubber tires (橡胶轮胎) with traditional playground equipment. In total, more than 3,000 tires of different sizes are used to create tunnels, bridges, tall sculptures for climbing and, of course, tire swings. Theres little shade, so you can visit here in the early morning or late afternoon for the most comfortable weather, and be sure to wear your play clothes.Bicentennial Childrens Park, Santiago, ChileBicentennial Childrens playground in Metropolitan Park was built to celebrate 200years of Chilean independence and improve the lives of Santiago citizens. Dozens of slides are built into the slope, creating a design completely complementary (互为补充的) of the surrounding landscape. Fountains offer some relief from the sun, and ample seating gives parents a place to relax.49. What can be learned about Fruit and Scent Playground? A. It is located in Tokyo, Japan.B. Its design was led by some artists.C. It is aimed at balancing peoples diet.D. Its facilities are modeled after fruits.50. When visiting Nishi Rokugo Park, it is better to .A. wear thick protective clothesB. avoid moments when its hotC. take umbrellas and raincoatsD. watch out for the equipment51. Why does the author recommend Bicentennial Childrens Park? A. It becomes part of the surroundings.B. It was built to improve peoples lives.C. It amuses kids and helps parents get relaxed.D. It provides slides for both children and adults.DA characteristic of American culture that has become almost a tradition is to respect the self-made manthe man who has risen to the top through his own efforts, usually beginning by working with his hands. While the leader in business or industry o r the college professor occupies a higher social position and commands greater respect in the community than the common laborer or even the skilled factory worker, he may take pains to point out that his father started life in America as a farmer or laborer of some sort.This attitude toward manual (体力的) labor is now still seen in many aspects of American life. One is invited to dinner at a home that is not only comfortably but even luxuriously (豪华地) furnished and in which there is every evidence of the fact that the family has been able to afford foreign travel, expensive hobbies, and college education for the children; yet the hostess probably will cook the dinner herself, will serve it herself and will wash dishes afterward, furthermore the dinner will not consist merely of something quickly and easily assembled from contents of various cans and a cake or a pie bought at the nearby bakery. On the contrary, the hostess usually takes pride in careful preparation of special dishes. A professional man may talk about washing the car, digging in his flowerbeds, painting the house. His wife may even help with these things, just as he often helps her with the dishwashing. The son who is away at college may wait on table and wash dishes for his living, or during the summer he may work with a construction gang on a highway in order to pay for his education.52. From Paragraph 1, we can know that in America .A. people feel painful to mention their fathers as laborersB. people can always rise to the top through their own effortsC. college professors win great respect from common workersD. people tend to have a high opinion of the self-made man53. According to the passage, the hostess cooks dinner herself mainly because .A. servants in America are hard to getB. she takes pride in what she can do herself C. she can hardly afford servantsD. It is easy to prepare a meal with canned food54. The expression “wait on table” in the second paragraph means “ ”.A. wait to lay the tableB. keep accounts for a barC. serve customers in a restaurantD. work in a furniture shop55. Which of the following may serve as the best title of the passage?A. American Attitude toward Manual LaborB. A Respectable Self-made FamilyC. Characteristics of American CultureD. The Development of Manual Labor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。How to Love Your ParentsEven if you think that your parents are mean-spirited at times, loving your parents is a normal and fulfilling part of life. You love them for the fact that they created you, raised you, and are in part a source of who you are. Here are some ways to love your parents. 56 A gentle “good morning” and “I love you” will warm a coldest heart. Remember that they brought you into this world. Without your parents, we might still wander at an unknown corner in an unknown world. Respect them more and cherish these moments. You can use these moments to learn from them when youre off on your own. Its OK to get angry but angry actions dont help you or your parents. Act calmly, cool off, journal about your feelings, or talk to a friend. 57 Obey their requests. It will make your attitude better