江苏省常州市2015届高三上学期期末考试英语试题(word校对版)

1、常州市教育学会学业水平监测 高三英语试题 2015年2月注意：本试卷分第一卷(选择题)和第二卷(非选择题)两部分。答案全部做在答题纸上。总分为120分。考试时间120分钟。第一部分听力(共两节，满分20分)第一节(共5小题；每小题l分，满分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，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. What is the relationship between the two speakers?A. Employer and employee. B.

2、 Waitress and customer.C. Mother and son.2. Where was the man bom?A. In Sydney. B. In Ireland. C. In Scotland.3. What are the two speakers doing?A. Watching television. B. Listening to the teacher.C. Making the program.4. Which tablecloth is cheaper?A. The green one. B. The red one. C. The blue one.

3、5. What does the man mean?A. He will go to the library. B. He will borrow these books.C. He will go to school this morning.第二节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15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。每段对话或独自读两遍。 请听第6段材料，回答第6至第7题。6. Where does this c

4、onversation most probably take place?A. At a party. B. In an office. C. In the womans house.7. Why is the man feeling down?A. He doesnt know anybody there. B. He is alone at Christmas.C. He doesnt like Christmas.请听第7段材料，回答第8、9、10题。8. How does the man get the information about homeless population?A.

5、From an article. B. From radio. C. From TV.9. How many homeless people are there in India?A. One million. B. Two million. C. Three million.10. Which country has the highest percentage of homeless people?A. India. B. The US. C. Germany.请听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11. What is the man doing?A. Asking about readi

6、ng habits. B. Questioning about an evening school.C. Exchanging reading experience with the woman.12. How much time does the woman spend a week reading newspapers?A. About two or three hours. B. About four or five hours.C. About seven or eight hours.13. What does the woman like best?A. Newspapers. B

7、. Textbooks. C. Novels.请听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。14. What does the woman think of surfing the Net at first?A. It is a waste of time. B. It can save time. C. It is fantastic.15. What is the man doing?A. Doing shopping. B. Writing a paper. C. Searching for information.16. What does the man recommend to his mo

8、ther?A. E-shopping. B. E-mail. C. E-card.请听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. Which event is going to be held next?A. Mens 50-meter freestyle. B. Womens 50-meter freestyle.C. Womens 100-meter freestyle.18. What do we know about Alice Godley?A. She has broken records. B. She is good at 50-meter backstroke.C. She h

9、as won three races so far this month.19. Who was supposed to swim in Lane 2?A. Beth Cromer. B. Karen Gibson. C. Elizabeth Hampton.20. Which club does Beth Cromer represent?A. London Sports Club. B. Manchester Club. C. Liverpool Club.第二部分：英语知识运用(共两节，满分35分) 第一节：单项填空(共15小题；每小题l分，满分l5分) 请阅读下面各题，从题中所给的A、

10、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。21. Welcome to take this time number G7589 High-speed Rail Train _ for North Changzhou from Xuzhou, the train will arrive in Changzhou North Station terminal, please take passenger baggage, thanks! A. bid B. intended C. bound D. left22. Oh, I am sick of the weather here

11、.So am I. It_ since last Friday. Wish it could stop raining tomorrow.A. rained B. has rained C. was raining D. has been raining23. Welcome! We_ non-Chinese customers with bilingual menus written both in Chinese and English.A. cater to B. serve for C. target at D. check in24. It is beyond_ that Mayun

12、s success comes from nowhere but his creative ability and hard work.A. expectation B. doubt C. possibility D. expression25. It_ me the other day that I might not have paused to think of life meaning for years.A. appealed to B. referred to C. occurred to D. happened to26. In no case_ you are a senior

13、 three student. My teacher has told me thousand times. Anything fresh?A. you should forget B. forget youC. should you forget D. shouldnt you forget27. When it comes to the majority of the latest technologies in the next 20 years, _ has greater potential than the technology being developed in these y

14、oung pepples company, _ in my eyes will lead to a revolution.A. nothing; whichB. none; where C. nothing; where D. none; which28. Your brother has been admitted to Nanjing University?Yes, he deserves it. If I had worked as wisely, that_ my destiny.A. might be B. would be C. could have been_ D. will h

15、ave been29. _ girls can be_ they would like to be, whether it is a pilot or an astronaut, is being accepted all around the world.A. What; whomever B. That; whatever C. If; whoever D. 不填; whatever30. Morning. I have a couple of pictures in my flash drive_. How much does it cost? Well, it depends on t

16、he size and number you want. But it should be _ between 30 and 50 RMB.A. to be developed; somewhere B. to develop; somewhereC. to be developed; anywhere D. to develop; anywhere31. What about going abroad for further study?Great, but I never expected_ a chance for me before.A. there to be B. there be

17、ing C. it to be D. it being32. The fathers expressed a common desire at the parents meeting held by the school, _ desire that more sleep and freedom_ be provided to their children.A. the; must B. the; should C. a; must D. a; 不填33. Mum, do you have a_ ?Sorry dear, I would_ listen to your story now. B

18、ut you see this endless work?A. second; however B. second; otherwise C. time; otherwise D. time; however34. One of the goals is to ensure that clean water is_ to everyone, as in many places water is not safe to drink unless it is boiled.A. available B. compulsory C. inadequate D. appropriate35. Mr.

19、Smith, you are fined for over-speeding. Please sign here.Fined? Over-speeding?_ A. Are you all right? B. You cant be serious!C. Mind your own business! D. You asked for it!第二节：完形填空(共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分)请阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。I read mostly fiction before I was introduced to CaM

20、alcolm Gladwells work.In his TED talk called “Choice, Happiness, and Spaghetti Sauce”, the economist and journalist used the 36 of Pepsi and spaghetti sauce to argue that giving people choices makes them happy. If I had only heard his conclusion statement and 37 the artfully-manipulated statistical

21、evidence that he 38 , I would have been itching (渴望的) to know how he could argue such an interesting point. But he 39 his argument like a detective story, with each puzzle piece 40 to the conclusion. 41 , I borrowed his book Outliers: The Story of Success from the library. Each chapter had its own s

22、tory and argument, and all of the arguments were, 42 Gladwell, about 43 that led to an individuals success in the world.The 44 of his research was amazing. In the first chapter, he 45 the reasons behind the crash of Korean Air Flight 801 in 1997, which 46 more than 220 lives. The disaster took place

23、 partly because the co-pilot didnt 47 mistakes that the pilot was making. In South Korea, its 48 to contradict higher-ups even if they are doing something wrong. Gladwell explained why a(n) 49 number of Canadian hockey players are bom in the first part of the year. The 50 date for youth hockey leagu

24、es is December 31, and since hockey players bom in the beginning of the year seem older, larger and more 51 than younger players, they are more to be given more attention in training and become 52 , hockey players as adults, he wrote. Perhaps most interesting of all, Gladwell explained why Asians ar

25、e so good at 53 . He said Asians get a head start when we learn how to count because our language has fewer syllables and makes numbers easier to remember.Gladwell is mostly interested in answering my favorite question, “Why?”. And thats exactly why I love his work. After reading Outliers: The Story

26、 of Success and other books like it, I found myself 54 my commonly-accepted beliefs much more often. After all, why should we take anything 55 ?Thank God I came across Gladwell!36. A. skills B. examples C. theoriesD. credits37. A. missed B. believed C. refusedD. inspected38. A. preserved B. created

27、C. employed D. confirmed39. A. suspected B. protected C. covered D. structured40. A. reacting B. compared C. contributing D. opposed41. A. Frustrated B. Fascinated C. Delighted D. Disappointed42. A. according to B. similar to C. apart from D. different from43. A. plots B. results C. factors D. cases

28、44. A. depth B. width C. length D. breadth45. A. analyzed B. assessed C. understood D. discovered46. A. lost B. risked C. spared D. claimed47. A. make out B. work out C. point out D. rule out48. A. conventional B. offensive C. controversial D. considerate49. A. significant B. even C. reasonable D. p

29、recise50. A. put-off B. set-off C. pay-off D. cut-off51. A. mature B. talented C. flexible D. energetic52. A. average B. top C. ordinary D. special53. A. sports B. language C. math D. biology54. A. holding B. sharing C. abandoning D. questioning55. A. for granted B. wrong C. by mistake D. easy第三部分：阅

30、读理解(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)请阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。APLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFFERENCE! COOKINGFirst fix the mixing blade(c) onto the device using blade seal(a) and blade release bolt below the jug(b), and plug the power cable(o) below the dev

31、ice. Then1. Open the jug lid(g) by pressing the jug release latch(n) on it.2. Dice(切) the food to about 1cm x 1cm and place in the cooking basket(h).3. Measure out the water with the jug(e). Always use water at room temperature with nothing added(salt, sugar, etc.).4. Pour water into the heating res

32、ervoir(f) .5. Place the basket in the jug.6. Lock the jug onto the device .7. Close the lid of the jug, pressing on the heat-resistant zone(p) situated on the top of the locking arm(m).8-9. Plug in the device and press the steam button on the control button(i). A light and a sound signal show when t

33、he cooking cycle starts.10-11. When cooking is complete, a sound signal is heard and the steam symbol on the control button(i) flashes. To stop it, press this button. MIXING12. Release the lid and13. Remove the basket using the spatula(d) which is usually hanging on the Spatula storage support(j). D

34、epending on the recipe, either keep the cooking water or discard it.14. Empty the food into the jug and insert it onto the device.15. Place the mixing cover(K) horizontally over the jug using the spatula.16. Lock the jugs lid.17. Plug in the device and turn the control button(i) to the right using p

35、ulses lasting a maximum of 5 seconds until you have obtained the desired consistency.18-19. Open the lid and remove the mixing cover using the spatula.20. Pour out the food that has been finished at your will.N.B.: When preparing smoothies, dice the fruit, taking care to remove any seed, empty the p

36、ieces into the jug and then follow the mixing procedure. Pour out your preparation taking care to hold the mixing cover. CAUTION! Never immerse the electrical base in water. Plug the device into a 220-240V socket.56. Which of the following pictures illustrates steps 12 to 14?57. What must we NOT do

37、with the device?A. Get it touched with water.B. Keep the cooking water.C. Use it with a 230V socket.D. Add into the jug water with salt.BThe Ghost BridegroomAt the time of this story, there was a great family gathering at the castle to meet the promised bridegroom of the Barons daughter. An arrangem

38、ent had been made between the Baron and an old nobleman of Bavaria, Berton, for a marriage between their children. It would increase the importance of both families. The initial plans had been made in the usual way: the young people were engaged without having met each other and the date set for the

39、 wedding.The young Count(伯爵) Von Altenburg had been recalled from the army and was on his way to the castle to meet his promised bride. Messages had been received from Wurtzburg where he was accidentally delayed. The messages indicated the day and time when he might be expected to arrive. The castle

40、 was in a fever of preparation to provide him with a suitable welcome.Anne had dressed with particular care. Bertha and Wilda had selected her clothing and quarreled all morning about what she should wear. The young lady had taken advantage of their arguments to wear exactly what she wanted and had

41、chosen very well. She looked as beautiful as any young bridegroom could wish for, and the excitement made her look even lovelier. The two aunts constantly directed her, as single aunts usually take a great interest in the love affairs of others. They were giving her the final instructions on how to

42、behave, what to say, and how to greet her intended husband.Hour by hour passed. The sun, which had been so warm over the rich forests of the Odenwald, was now setting along the tops of the mountains. The Baron went to the tallest tower in the castle to see if he could see any sign of the Count and h

43、is escorts.Once, he thought he saw them. The sound of horns came floating up from the valley. A party of men was seen far below, riding slowly along the road. It was a false alarm, for when they reached the foot of the mountain, they suddenly rode off in a different direction. The sun, by now, had s

44、et, and the bats began to fly about in the evening light. It was getting dark, and the only movement on the road was the occasional worker returning home.58. Which is the right relationship of the characters in the novel?A. Von Altenburg was the Barons son.B. Anne and Bertha were the Barons sisters.

45、C. Anne was Bertons only daughter.D. Von Altenburg was Annes intended husband.59. What can best describe the bridegroom?A. He accepted his intended marriage arranged without his knowledge.B. He was eager to meet his intended wife so he retired from the army.C. He wouldnt have been welcome by the bri

46、de had he arrived on time.D. He didnt like the marriage so purposely delayed going to the castle.60. Which of the following descriptions best reflects the disappointed feeling of the Baron family?A. The sun was so warm over the rich forests of the Odenwald.B. The Baron went to the tallest tower to s

47、ee if he could see any sign of the Count.C. The sound of horns came floating up from the valley.D. The sun had set, and the bats began to fly about in the evening light.61. What will the author most probably write about in the next paragraph(s)?A. What happened to the bride. B. What happened to the

48、bridegroom.C. What happened to the Baron. D. What happened to the aunts.CMany more babies will be bom before the Year of the Horse ends, because many couples in China try to avoid having babies in the Year of the Sheep, which starts on Feb 19, 2015. The reason: traditionally it is believed that “she

49、ep babies” lead a difficult and suppressive life.The. truth is, there is no evidence to prove that people bom with the zodiac sign of sheep are destined for a difficult life. Apple co-founder, the late Steve Jobs, and movie stars Chow Yunfat and Zhang Ziyi were all bom in the Year of the Sheep.Super

50、stition, as its dictionary description says, is an unreasonable belief that an object, action or circumstance not logically related to a course of events influences its outcome. Many people regard black cats as unlucky when they are unlucky only for mice. The number 13 is considered unlucky in the W

51、est, but it was quite an lucky number in ancient China. The “rich” number “ 8 ” is viewed as lucky in China, yet it doesnt look different from any other number in the West.But such is the influence of superstition on some people that they undergo cesarean section(剖腹产), even without going into labor,

52、 to give birth before the onset of a year they consider unlucky. Doctors warn that premature cesarean section is a violation of the laws of nature which could affect the babys brains and health, but some people ignore their advice. On the social side, the sudden increase in the number of births in o

53、ne year will make it even more difficult for children to get admission to schools and drastically raise the demand for jobs when they grow up.Ironically, children bom in a baby boom year can become a liability because they will be locked in a tougher competition for educational, natural and material

54、 resources. In more sense than one, their competition begins even before they are bom, because their mothers have to wait longer for their regular medical check-ups and to secure a bed in a hospital for childbirth.In China where more often than not parents guide (or even force) their children to cho

55、ose the subjects to study and the vocations to compete for, zodiac signs are of least or no importance. The real important thing is to encourage children to let their imagination fly and develop their unique skills.62. Which of the following sentences serves as a supporting fact to the writers main

56、point ofview?A. Many more babies will be bom before the Year of the Horse ends.B. Traditionally it is believed “ Sheep babies ” lead a difficult and suppressive life.C. Doctors warn that premature cesarean section is a violation of the laws of nature.D. The real important thing is to encourage child

57、ren to let their imagination fly.63. According to the passage, which one does NOT belong to the concept of “superstition” ?A. You will have seven years of bad luck if you break a mirror.B. Never open an umbrella under a roof or a shelter.C. When you marry will determine what your marriage will be like.D. A word once spoken can never be recalled.64. Th