执信中学2015届高三上学期期中考试(英语)

1、执信中学2015届高三上学期期中考试英 语本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分，共13页，满分为150分。考试用时120分钟。注意事项：1、答卷前，考生务必用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名和学号填写在答题卡和答卷密封线内相应的位置上，用2B铅笔将自己的学号填涂在答题卡上。 2、选择题每小题选出答案后，有2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案；不能答在试卷上。 3、非选择题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔在答卷纸上作答，答案必须写在答卷纸各题目指定区域内的相应位置上，超出指定区域的答案无效；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液

2、。不按以上要求作答的答案无效。 4、考生必须保持答题卡的整洁和平整。第一部分 选择题（共90分）一、单项选择（共15小题；每小题1分, 满分15分）1. Experiments of this kind _ in both the U.S. and Europe long before the Second World War.A. conducted B. was conducted C. had been conducted D. had conducted2. No scientists can exactly figure out what _ happened _ at that t

3、ime, which caused the extinction of the dinosaurs.A. on earth; on the earth B. on the earth; on earthC. on earth; on earth D. on the earth; on the earth3. Food supplies in the earthquake area _. We must act immediately before theres none left.A. are being run out B. are running out C. have run out D

4、. have been run out4. The coat _ thin but _.A. is wornis dried easyB. wearsdries easilyC. has wornhas dried easyD. wearsdries easy5. Its illegal for a public official to ask people for gifts or money _ favors to them.A. in preference to B. in place of C. in agreement with D. in exchange for 6. Why a

5、re your eyes so red? You _ well last night. Yes, I stayed up late writing a report.A. mustnt have sleptB. cant have slept C. couldnt sleep D. might not sleep7. My father _ much importance to education. He will do his best to give me that priceless gift.A. paysB. appliesC. attaches D. links 8. Weve j

6、ust moved into a bigger house and theres a lot to do. Lets _ it.A. keep up with B. do away with C. get down to D. look forward to9. Its time that I _ my hair cut. Its the eighth time that I _ to the barbers shop.A. will have; have goneB. had; go C. have; wentD. had; have gone10. Miss Liu _ as an acc

7、ountant for 4 years in the company, and now she is a general manager of it. A. servedB. has served C. serves D. was serving 11. I suggest _, considering the patients serious condition.A. must send a doctor B. a doctor be sent for C. a doctor to be sent D. sending a doctor for12. Tom, our manager, _

8、for America in two days and he has asked me to find out when the earliest plane _ next Sunday.A. is to leave; is going to take off B. will leave; is taking off C. is leaving; takes offD. leaves; will take off13. The lecture, _ at 7:00 pm last night, was followed by a discussion.A. beginning B. began

9、 C. begun D. to begin14. The workers appeal for increasing salary is worth _.A. considered B. considering C. to be considered D.being considered15. _ we _ the other road, we might have arrived here in time for the meeting.A. If; took B. Did; take C. If; should take D. Had; taken二、完形填空（共15小题；每小题2分, 满

10、分30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从16-30各题所给的A、B、C和D选项中，选择最佳答案。Although one might not agree because of some of the criticism of it, advertising is essential to the kind of society in which people in the United Kingdom, and a very 16 proportion of the world live. Advertising is necessary as a 17 of communicating w

11、ith others, of telling them about the goods and services that are offered, and of which most of them would never 18 to hear at all if it were not for advertising. And advertising helps a great deal to promote a 19 standard of living.In talking about advertising, one should not think only 20 a commer

12、cial on television, or an advertisement in the newspapers or periodicals. In its widest 21 , advertising includes a host of other 22 such as packaging, shop displays and in the sense of communication even the spoken word of the salesman. 23 , the roots of advertising are to be found in the market pl

13、ace.For many years it was thought that it was enough to 24 goods and supply services, it is only more 25 that it has become increasingly understood that the production of goods is a waste of resources 26 those goods can be sold at a fair price within a 27 time span. In the competitive society in whi

14、ch we live, it is essential that we go out and sell what we have to offer, and advertising plays an important role in this respect, whether selling at home or in 28 markets. Approximately 2 percent of the UK gross national product (GDP) is spent on advertising. But it must not be thought that this a

15、dvertising tries to sell goods to consumers who do not want them. Of course, advertising does try to attract the interest of the 29 consumer, but if the articles when 30 does not match up to the standards that the advertising suggests that it will, it is obviously exceedingly unlikely that the artic

16、le will sell well.16.A.enjoyableB.considerableC.agreeableD.knowledgeable17.A.dataB.proportionC.meansD.message18.A.getB.putC.findD.avoid19.A.demandingB.raisingC.decliningD.rising20.A.in honor ofB.in case ofC.in terms ofD.in favor of21.A.senseB.borderC.levelD.extent22.A.conferencesB.activitiesC.matter

17、sD.actions23.A.Of allB.In allC.Above allD.After all24.A.protestB.programC.processD.produce25.A.quicklyB.immediatelyC.recentlyD.totally26.A.unlessB.thoughC.untilD.when27.A. inevitableB.comfortableC.reasonableD.available28.A. countryB.importC.jobD.export29.A. financialB.potentialC.essentialD.social30.

18、A. presentedB.purchasedC.respondedD.respected三、阅读理解（共两节，满分45分）第一节 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。（共20小题；每小题2分，共40分）A Every one of the gymnasts who went toNational Qualifiers (国家冠军赛资格赛) showed up with that goal in mind. Everyone gave it their all. And I hate admitting it, but I was an exc

19、eption. I did not do my best. Not for the ribbon exercise, nor for the club exercise. Knowing that I could have reached a little further to catch my ribbon, focused a little more so the stick wouldnt slip through my fingers, tried a little harder to clean up those errors, but I didnt, still bothers

20、me. Aftermy disappointing competition, I tried my best to keep my eyes dry. But soon tears burned the edges of my eyes, and as I blinked, the first tear rolled down my cheek. Even though I angrily wiped my tears away before she looked at me, the evidence of my self-pity session presented itself clea

21、rly in the form of dirty makeup and reddened eyes. My mom hated to see me cry, especially because I had no right or reason to. I had messed up that wasnt anyones fault but mine and crying wouldnt help at all. “Why are you crying, Amanda?” she asked, perhaps more pointedly (尖刻地) than intended, but I

22、heard the concern in her voice. Unable to form all the emotions into words, I just looked away and avoided her questions. “Tell me now why youre crying.” Her voice this time wasnt as gentle as it was before; it was filled with frustration and impatience. “Why are you crying?” she whispered again, bu

23、t this time her voice was shaky and flooded with pain. This was the first time Id ever seen my mom cry; my mom, who was always so strong and was there to encourage me through the roughest times, was now crying, and I was the reason for it. Finding my voice, I tentatively asked, “Why are you crying?”

24、 She looked at me and answered exactly what I was afraid to hear, “I hate to see you hurting yourself.” So it was my fault. I had put those tears in her eyes. I had filled her with pain, with helplessness and with sadness. Ill never forget her pained expression. It forced me to realize how shortsigh

25、ted and close-minded Id been. I decided that no matter what happens in the future, I will never lose myself to regret.31. Why did Amanda feel regretful after the competition? A.Because she wasnt admitted to the club. B.Because she dropped her ribbon suddenly. C.Because she broke the rule of the comp

26、etition. D.Because she didnt try her best to compete.32. What did Amanda try to hide on the way back? A.Her silent tears. B. The disappointing scores. C.Her dirty makeup. D. The evidence of failure.33. Which words reflect the change of the mothers emotions? A.Painful impatient concerned B. Concerned

27、 frustrated painful C.Satisfied painful frustratedD. Frustrated angry painful34. What did Amanda determine to do? A.Never cry in face of her mom. B. Never compete as a gymnast. C.Never involve herself in self-pity.D. Never make up before games.35. The best title of the passage is probably _. A.My pa

28、inful experience as a gymnast B. The tears I wiped away for my mother C.The fiercest competition I lost D.The worst thing I ever felt: regretBWhat is the first thing you notice when you walk into a shop? The products displayed at the entrance? Or the soft background music?But have you ever noticed t

29、he smell? Unless it is bad, the answer is likely to be no. But while a shops scent may not be outstanding compared with sights and sounds, it is certainly there. And it is proving to be an increasingly powerful tool in encouraging people to purchase.A brand store has become famous for its distinctiv

30、e scent which floats through the fairly dark hall and out to the entrance, via scent machines. A smell may be attractive but it may not just be used for freshening air. One sports goods company once reported that when it first introduced scent into stores, customers intention to purchase increased b

31、y 80 percent.When it comes to the best shopping streets in Paris, scent is just as important to a brands success as the quality of its window displays and goods on sale. This is mainly because shopping is a very different experience to what it used to be.Some years ago, the focus for brand name shop

32、ping was on a few people with sales assistants disproving attitude and dont-touch-what-you-cant-afford displays. Now the rise of electronic commerce (e-commerce) has opened up famous brands to a wider audience. But while e-shops can use sights and sounds, only bricks-and-mortar shops (实体店) can offer

33、 a full experience from the minute customers step through the door to the moment they leave. Another brand store seeks to be much more than a shop, but rather a destination. And scent is just one way to achieve this.Now, a famous store uses complex man-made smell to make sure that the soft scent of

34、baby powder floats through the kid department, and coconut scent in the swimsuit section. A department store has even opened a new lab, inviting customers on a journey into the stores windows to smell books, pots and drawers, in search of their perfect scent.36. According to the passage, what is an

35、increasingly powerful tool in the success of some brand stores? A. Friendly assistance.B. Unique scent. C. Soft background music.D. Attractive window display.37. E-shops are mentioned in the passage to _. A. show the advantages of brick-and-mortar stores B. urge shop assistants to change their attit

36、ude C. push stores to use sights and sounds D. introduce the rise of e-commerce38. What does the underlined word “destination” in Paragraph 5 mean? A. A platform that exhibits goods.B. A spot where travelers like to stay. C. A place where customers love to go.D. A target that a store expects to meet

37、.39. Which statement would the writer agree with? A. Put different scents on the products on display. B. Ask every shop assistant to wear light perfume. C. Place fragrant flowers in the shop. D. Expose some coffee bean to air inside a coffee shop.40. The main purpose of the passage is to _. A. compa

38、re and evaluateB. examine and assess C. inform and explainD. argue and discussCIf youre a male and youre reading this, congratulations: youre a survivor. According to statistics, you are more than twice as likely to die of skin cancer as a woman, and nine times more likely to die of AIDS. Assuming y

39、ou make it to the end of your natural term, about 78 years for men in Australia, youll die on average five years before a woman. There are many reasons for this typically, men take more risks than women and are more likely to drink and smoke but perhaps more importantly, men dont go to the doctor. “

40、Men arent seeing doctors as often as they should,” says Dr. Gullotta. “This is particularly so for the over-40s, when diseases tend to strike.”Gullotta says a healthy man should visit the doctor every year or two. For those over 45, it should be at least once a year. Two months ago Gullotta saw a 50

41、-year-old man who had delayed doing anything about his smokers cough for a year.“When I finally saw him it had already spread and he has since died from lung cancer,” he says. “Earlier detection and treatment may not have cured him, but it would have prolonged his life.” According to a recent survey

42、, 95% of women aged between 15 and early 40s see a doctor once a year, compared to 70% of men in the same age group. “A lot of men think theyre undefeatable,” Gullota says. “They only come in when a friend drops dead on the golf course and they think, Geez, if it could happen to him, ”Then theres th

43、e ostrich approach. “Some men are scared of what might be there and would rather not know,” says Dr. Ross Cartmill.“Most men get their cars serviced more regularly than they service their bodies,” Cartmill says. He believes most diseases that commonly affect men could be addressed by preventive chec

44、k-ups. Regular check-ups for men would inevitably place strain on the public purse, Cartmill says. “But prevention is cheaper in the long run than having to treat the diseases. Besides, the ultimate cost is far greater: it is called premature death.”41. Why does the author congratulate his male read

45、ers at the beginning of the passage? A. They are more likely to survive serious diseases today.B. Their average life span has been considerably extended.C. They have lived long enough to read this article. D. They are sure to enjoy a longer and happier life. 42. What does the author state is the mos

46、t important reason men die five years earlier on average than women? A. Men drink and smoke much more than women. B. Men dont seek medical care as often as women. C. Men arent as cautious as women in face of danger. D. Men are more likely to suffer from fatal diseases.43. Which of the following best

47、 completes the sentence Geez, if it could happen to him, (Line 2, Para.8)?A. it could happen to me, tooB. I should avoid playing golfC. I should consider myself luckyD. it would be a big misfortune44. What does Dr. Ross Cartmill mean by “the ostrich approach” (Line 1, Para.9)?A. A casual attitude to

48、wards ones health conditions.B. A new therapy for certain psychological problems.C. Refusal to get medical treatment for fear of the pain involved.D. Unwillingness to find out about ones disease because of fear.45. What does Cartmill say about regular check-ups for men? A. They may increase public e

49、xpenses. B. They will save money in the long run. C. They may cause psychological strains on men. D. They will enable men to live as long as women. DWhen English as a foreign language is taught to children at the primary and early secondary levels of education, it is generally taught with a general

50、education aim in mind that is, it is regarded as a “good thing” for them to learn a foreign language as a part of a broad education. There is usually, however, no immediate and specific requirement for such children to make use of the language in any communicative situation. The purpose of learning

51、the language is essentially a “deferred” (延缓的) purpose, deferred till the tertiary (第三的) level of education, normally at university, where, it is agreed, a knowledge of English would be helpful in their academic studies. Immediate aims of learning English are defined by the requirements of examinati

52、ons. Inevitably what is taught to primary and secondary level children is not a communicative knowledge of English language use, but a knowledge of how the rules of English operate. The language system is taught by means of systematic audio-lingual (听说的) drill and exercise techniques based on habit

53、formation theory of learning and a structural description of English. This may be an effective manner of teaching English usage, but it is less certain that an understanding of how these rules are related to language in use for communicative purpose is an automatic result of this instruction.What th

54、e thousands of children succeed in learning in this way is what is necessary in order to pass examinations. Whether such examinations accurately reflect the uses to which English will be put at the tertiary level is another matter altogether. Adults, on the other hand, unless they are learning a for

55、eign language for “pleasure” at evening institutes, as a “cultural” and social experience, are generally highly conscious of the use to which they intend to put it. That use is frequently associated with an academic or professional requirement; without a knowledge of the foreign language, their development in their chosen sphere of work could be restricted or at least adversely affected.46. According to the author, the current examination system