镇江市2016届第一学期高三期末考试英语试卷

1、镇江市2015-2016第一学期高三期末考试英语试卷第卷（选择题 共85分）第一部分：听力（共两节，满分20分)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1分，满分15分）21. Mr. Smith, when can I go to America? Ive made a _ for you on the morning flight.A. regulation B. presentation C. reservation D. contribution22. The BBC production Pride and Prejudice, _ from

2、Jane Austins classic, is universally acknowledged as the best so far.A. adapted B. adapting C. to be adapted D. having adapted23. We are not supposed to escape from difficulties in that they can _ our best qualities.A. make out B. work out C. carry out D. bring out24. The hurricane _ toreach the coa

3、st tomorrow morning.If so, wed better make full preparations for it.A. is predicting B. has predicted C. is predicted D. will be predicted25. Many university graduates wish to be offered a job _ they can find an opportunity to experience the excitement of it. A. which B. why C. where D. what26. It i

4、s important that climate-friendly technologies should be _ to developing countries to help them build green economy. A. transformed B. communicated C. committed D. transferred27. When things dont go the way we _, we find ourselves trying to force them and struggling to finish them.A. planned B. are

5、planning C. had planned D. will be planning28. He realized he was in the wrong and promised to _ a new leaf. A. take over B. turn over C. get over D. go over29. What _ if we were to reframe our approach to balancing and experiencing full days?A. may happen B. might have happenedC. might happen D. ha

6、ppened30. Our relationships give our lives meaning, but we can sometimes get lost in technology and forget to be _ with the people in our lives.A. rigid B. honest C. present D. patient31. Conventional wisdom has it _ you never get a second chance to make a first impression.A. when B. where C. which

7、D. that32. Their new system looks modern and advanced while ours, _, seems very old-fashioned.A. in turn B. in vain C. in poverty D. in contrast33. Hed like some coffee, _? Yes, but he cant afford it.A. wouldnt he B. doesnt he C. hadnt he D. neednt he34. We thought that, _ we were in the area, wed s

8、top by and see the places of interest.A. until B. since C. unless D. though35. Ive heard this basketball player is due to retire at the end of the season. _, because he is currently having the worst performance.A. It all depends B. It s no surprise C. It takes no time D. Its very unwise of him第二节 完形

9、填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分） I recall as a young child bringing bunches of brilliant yellow flowers to my mother. It didnt matter that the stems（茎）felt sticky or that both my parents cursed the 36 of these flowers in the lawn. I thought they were beautiful!And there were so many of them! We spent hours pic

10、king the flowers and then breaking the blossoms off with a 37 of our fingers. But the supply of dandelions (蒲公英) never ran out. My father or brothers would 38 all the heads with the lawn mower (割草机) at least once a week, but that didnt 39 these amazing wonders. And for those flowers that 40 the hono

11、r of being hand-delivered to my mother or the sharp blades of the lawn mower, there was another level of 41 . The soft, round balls of a dandelion gone to 42 caused endless laughs and voices of delight as we unconsciously spread this flower 43 the yard. As I worked in my garden last week, pulling 44

12、 weeds out of the space that would become a safe place for tomatoes, corn, peas and sunflowers, I was again 45 at the flower that some call a weed with admiration. And I thought, “If only I had the staying 46 of a dandelion.” If only I could 47 my roots so deep and straight that something dragging m

13、y stem couldnt 48 me completely from the source that feeds me life. If only I could come back to 49 the world with a bright, sunshiny face after someone has run me over with a lawnmower or worse, 50 attacked me in an attempt to destroy me. If only my foliage (叶子) was a nutritious 51 of vitamins that

14、 help others grow. If only I could 52 love and encouragement freely and fully 53 this flower spreads seeds of itself. I hope you and I can be different. I hope that we can stretch our roots 54 enough that the strongest poison cant reach our souls. I hope that we can overcome such 55 as anger, fear,

15、hate, criticism and competitiveness. I hope that we can see flowers in a world that sees weeds.36. A. possession B. expression C. dependence D. presence 37. A. slip B. snap C. touch D. click38. A. cut down B. break down C. put down D. take down39. A. impress B. create C. stop D. attract40. A. surviv

16、ed B. canceled C. escaped D. accepted41. A. performance B. significance C. absence D. existence42. A. leaf B. root C. seed D. stem43. A. across B. through C. beneath D. onto44. A. undamaged B. unwanted C. unexpected D. unprotected45. A. frightened B. depressed C. confused D. amazed46. A. energy B. f

17、orce C. power D. influence47. A. stretch B. reach C. develop D. bend 48. A. prevent B. separate C. shelter D. protect49. A. abandon B. flee C. face D. ruin50. A. purposely B. willingly C. accidentally D. aimlessly51. A. component B. origin C. course D. source52. A. claim B. spread C. demand D. subst

18、itute 53. A. though B. if C. unless D. as54. A. deep B. wide C. long D. high55. A. limitations B. poisons C. threats D. disasters第三部分: 阅读理解 (共15小题; 每小题2分, 满分30分)A24 hours in western Sydney: what to do, where to goOn a recent weekend, my boyfriend and I decided to explore the area for the first time.

19、Friday6 p.m.Check in at Atura Blacktown hotel After an easy 40-minute train trip from Central Station to Blacktown (about $ 5 one way with the Opal smartcard), we catch a taxi (about $ 20) to western Sydneys newest hotel, the Atura Blacktown. Its a sleek but welcoming hotel with an open-plan lobby t

20、hat incorporates an inhouse restaurant and a comfortable lounge area. Upstairs, we quickly warm to our modern guestroom, which features reliable, free WiFi, free movies on a large wall-mounted TV, and in the bathroom Malin+Goetz toiletries (洗漱用品). Its good value at about $160 for a king room.8 p.m.D

21、inner and a drive-in movie The hotels Roadhouse Bar and Grill has an upscale menu (mains $ 25$ 40 per person) but a casual atmosphere, with an open kitchen and families seated at several tables. Weve been told not to fill up on dinner so we reluctantly leave our tender scotch fillet and expertly pan

22、-fried barramundi unfinished. At the reception, we pick up keys to the hotels white Cadillac, which is parked out front, and drive around the corner to the Skyline Drive-In ($ 20 for one car with two passengers).Saturday9 a.m.Feasting in Bonnyrigg Everywhere we go, there is food. At the temple, we w

23、atch a famous Laotion chef prepare pawpaw salad, while at the mosque we are offered feather-light fairy floss. Later, in a low-ceilinged Asian grocer, we are fed sublime rice-paper rolls by a proprietor who speaks five languages. Those who dismiss ordinary Australians as conservative and intolerant

24、have clearly not visited Bonnyrigg.6 p.m.People-watching at The Emporium In Parramatta, the venue (场所) of the moment is The Emporium, a 150-seat exposed-brick space with a mod-Oz menu which leans Mediterranean. Unlike many of the more casual places we visit over the weekend, The Emporium has a decid

25、edly grown-up atmosphere, full of well-dressed couples and smart wait staff. Dishes like a delicate stew of Moreton Bay bugs ($ 36) and truffle-stuffed chicken breast (also $ 36) are delicious. Dont expect to get a table on Saturday night unless you book ahead.56. How much did the author and her boy

26、friend have to pay at least on Friday?A. $ 216. B. $ 226. C. $ 332. D. $ 260.57. According to the passage, a visitor to western Sydney can _.A. get warm in modern guestrooms B. overeat delicious dinner C. hire a car to see moviesD. feel unfriendliness from ordinary AustraliansBAninvestigative studyo

27、f Black Friday, led by West Chester University Professor Gina Castle Bell, observed themes of consumerism but also observed the themes of a happy holiday. The researchers found through Black Friday people celebrate, plan, bond, and build traditions together. For me my Black Friday always begins and

28、ends on a living room floor littered with newspaper ads. There, late on Thanksgiving night, my family collectively holds a strategy session. Later, we race to early bird specials, wait with strangers in lines sharing stories of past Black Fridays, take a long relaxing lunch full of family banter (戏谑

29、), get Christmas decorations, stop into a Cheesecake Factory bar to see the dramatic end of a football game, get a caffeine-high from Starbucks Christmas drinks, and end the shopping at a torn apart Old Navy (美国服装品牌), digging to find late available basics like socks. Finally, exhausted but contented

30、, we collapse back on that living room floor, still littered with ads, where we drink hot cocoa, watch a Christmas movie, and plan to hang the new decorations. This is not to say that Black Friday is always lovely. Instead, its often miserable. But the misery is sort of what makes Black Friday such

31、a great tradition. Many Black Friday shoppers know that the deals on Black Friday are not especially great and are available online. But they did not show up for the deals, they showed for the “misery.”For them the crowds, the rush, and the difficulty all enhance (提升) Black Fridaysimilar to the way

32、crowds enhance movie opening nights, the rush enhances music festivals, and difficulty enhances the experience of camping for other types of people. Those crazy elements transform the events into what consumer researchers call a “collectible experience.” Collectible experiences are not always pleasa

33、nt but they are memorable and meaningful to those games for them.There seems to be a mad rush in the media to analyze Black Friday. Yet, every analysis misses the point that Black Friday, which though on the surface seems like just evil consumerism, is actually, for some, quite a meaningful, rituali

34、stic (例行的) experience.Maybe this happy holiday is not for you. Maybe you think it is silly or even disgusting that Americans choose to bond through, over all other options, shopping. But what you cannot deny is that Black Friday has become something bigger than deals. It has become a part of a colle

35、ctive and personal culture, where many shoppers are not trying to avoid the trouble and craziness of the day; instead, they are trying to strategically and happily dive into it. And, right now, on living room floors all across America, families are planning how to get the most out of their yearly ri

36、tual. 58. It can be inferred from Paragraph 2 that _.A. many shops open ahead of schedule to compete with others for more customersB. many shops offer free drinks to customers when they watch football gamesC. the author purchases cheap socks and the room floor collapses under their weight D. the aut

37、hor stops shopping at an old and shabby store late on Thanksgiving night 59. Which of the following does NOT belong to a “collectible experience”?A. Waiting with strangers in lines.B. Racing to early bird specials.C. Digging to find commodities.D. Transforming crazy elements.60. By saying “Black Fri

38、day has become something bigger than deals”, the author means Black Friday _.A. would be enjoyed more if it were less commercialB. is a great chance to feel comfort and relaxedC. is a miserable, meaningful and traditional experience D. undergoes a comprehensive evaluation from the media 61. What cou

39、ld be the best title of the passage?A. A Loving Defense of Black Friday B. An Introduction to Black FridayC. Widespread Criticism of Black Friday D. Fantastic Experience of Black Friday CHomeopathy is the oldest form of complementary（互补的）and alternative medicines from Europe. Itoriginatedwith the Ge

40、rman physician Samuel Hahnemann (17551843). He came across thecinchona, the bark of a South American tree that was used by the local people to treat fevers. Among the active ingredients in the bark is quinine（奎宁), which is still used to treat malaria. If a healthy person took cinchona, he or she wou

41、ld have symptoms (症状) of malaria. In 1796 and 1810, Hahnemann published essays on the theories of homeopathy: substances that cause illnesses or symptoms in people can be used in small doses as treatment. Supporters of homeopathy viewed it as a safe, patient-centered system. Hahnemann claimed he cou

42、ld cure any and all illnesses using homeopathic principles.However, the Australian council sought to evaluate this claim once and for all. Their assessment was based on the analysis of 57 published systematic reviews encompassing 176 individual studies, independent evaluation of evidence provided by

43、 homeopathy interest groups and the public, and clinical practice guidelines and reports on homeopathy from other governments. Studies were only considered if they were case-controlled, meaning they compared a group of patients receiving homeopathic treatments with a control group. The council who o

44、versaw this review consisted of experts in conventional-based medicine as well as complementary and alternative medicines. As a guideline, for a treatment to be considered effective, it must result in health improvements that cannot be explained by the placebo (安慰剂) effect, these improvements must b

45、e meaningful for a persons overall health and the results have to be seen consistently in several studies. A draft of the report was reviewed by a group of independent experts in complementary medicine research and opened up for public consultation before it was finalized.Eventually, the council fou

46、nd no reliable evidence that homeopathic treatments were effective. Studies that did find homeopathy to be effective were overall of poor scientific quality, used too few patients or lacked evidence on which to base their conclusions. Rejecting proven medical treatments in favor of homeopathy for ch

47、ronic or potentially serious conditions could place people at risk. As always, use of homeopathic or other remedies should be discussed with your physician in order to make informed healthcare decisions. 62. We can learn from the passage that homeopathy is a system of medicine in which _.A. patients

48、 are given very small amounts of a drug that produces symptoms in healthy peopleB. patients are evaluated by using very small amounts of the substance causing illness or symptomsC. patients would have symptoms of malaria if they took cinchona D. patients relying on homeopathy can explain their healt

49、h improvements by the placebo effect63. The underlined word “encompassing” can most probably be replaced by _.A. encouraging B. searchingC. conducting D. including64. When evaluating homeopathic treatments, the Australian council was most concerned about _.A. the source of the data to be analyzedB.

50、the criteria of an effective treatmentC. the objectivity and reliability of the evaluationD. the experts involved in the evaluation65. Which of the following reasons for the ineffectiveness of homeopathic treatments is NOT mentioned in the passage?A. Studies about homeopathic treatments were not sci

51、entifically accurate.B. Hahnemanns theories about homeopathic treatments got no response. C. Conclusions of homeopathic treatments were short of solid evidence.D. Blind use of homeopathic treatments might put people in danger.D When I was 16 years old and in foster care (非亲代养)in Tennessee, people to

52、ld me I was unadoptable. But I desperately wanted a family. I sought the help of a judge, even the commissioner of the Department of Childrens Services, and was adopted just a week before my 18th birthday. We have a lot to be grateful for and this holiday season lets not forget about the more than 4

53、15,000 youth in foster care especially older youth. These youth are the most likely to get overlooked for adoption, but they shouldnt be. They need and deserve a family just as much as young children do. Making an older youth a part of your family can bring just as much a joy as adopting a baby or a

54、 younger childwithout all the diapers and potty training. My adoption was life changing and probably the best thing that ever happened to me. I still remember the first gift my parents gave to me. It was a Mickey Mouse key chain with a key to their home. They told me that no matter what happened they would always love me and Id always have a place to come home to. This is our 17th Thanksgiving together. My first Thanksgiving with my family was a little overwhelming with lots of extended family including gra