江西省临川一中2015届高三上学期期中考试英语

1、第二节（共15小题；每题1.5分，满分22.5分）  听下面5段对话。每段对话后有几个小题，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。听每段对话前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话读两遍。听第6段材料，回答6至7题。6. What does the woman want to be? A. A doctor. B. A TV hostess. C. A writer.7. What does the man think of writing? A. Boring. B. Tiring. C. Interes

2、ting. 听第7段材料，回答8至9题。8. Why doesnt the man go out for lunch? A. He doesnt feel like eating B. He has already cooked some food C. He prefers eating much for supper9. Where will the woman have lunch? A. At home B. In a restaurant. C. At Mrs. Smiths home 听第8段材料，回答10至12题。10. How do the speakers think of

3、the place? A. Amazing B. A bit disappointing C. Very terrible11. What happened to the three children? A. They got hurt B. They died in a lake C. They disappeared12. What will the speakers probably do while fishing? A. Read a book B. Read some news C. Listen to some music听第9段材料，回答13至16题。13. Why does

4、the woman want to go to the fashion store? A. There will be new clothes. B. Her friends will go there. C. Clothes there will be cheaper.14. How long will the woman wait tomorrow morning? A. For half an hour. B. For an hour. C. For one and a half hours.15. Whats the mans plan for tomorrow morning? A.

5、 To attend a lecture. B. To go shopping. C. To give a lecture.16. What makes the man worried? A. That the woman may be sick. B. That he will be late for his destination. C. That the woman doesnt listen to him.听第10段材料，回答17至20题。17. What newspaper does the speaker love best? A. The New York Times. B. T

6、he Wall Street Journal. C. USA Today.18. What can we know about USA Today? A. It sells at a high price. B. It was first published in 1982. C. It doesnt publish on the weekend.19. What columns of The New York Times does the speaker really love reading? A. News and Opinions. B. Opinions and Business.

7、C. Arts and Sports.20. How many Pulitzer Prizes has the Los Angeles Times won? A. 33. B. 39. C. 108.第二部分 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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AEarn Money This Summer with Sunny Libraries! Do you have too much free time this summer vacation? Do you nee

8、d a summer job to earn extra money? Do you want to be involved in your community? Sunny Area Library System (SALS) has job opportunities for high school students. These are good chances to get work experience.Book Theater brings childrens book stories to life. It has shows at all Sunny Libraries. Ap

9、plicants should enjoy performing in front of an audience and working with young children.Work Hours:Practice: Fridays 4:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.Performance: Tuesdays 10:00 a.m.Rate of Pay: $16/performanceComputer Tutor helps guests to deal with technology problems, involving Internet searches and using the

10、 SALS Website to find materials. Applicants should have computer skills.Work Hours:MondayFriday 9:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.Rate of Pay: $ 8/hourBookmobile helps the driver find the routes to libraries. The truck you work in is air-conditioned, and the driver is friendly. Applicants must be able to lift heavy

11、 boxes. Work Hours:Sunday and Friday 9:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.Rate of Pay: $10/hourReader Desk provides service with a smile while checking materials in and out to guests. Friendly attitude and ability to work on library data system required.Work Hours:MondayTuesday 8:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.Rate of Pay: $ 7.50/h

12、our21. If you are interested in acting, should be your choice. A. Book Theater B. Bookmobile C. Computer Tutor D. Reader Desk22. If you get the job of “Bookmobile”, you are expected to . A. work with young children B. lift heavy boxes C. check materials for guests D. repair computers23. The purpose

13、of the advertisement is to . A. attract students to libraries B. raise money for libraries C. introduce new books D. offer job opportunitiesB Youre in a department store and you see a couple of attractive young women looking at a sweater. You listen to their conversation: “I cant believe itLorenzo B

14、ertolla! They are almost impossible to find. Isnt it beautiful? And its a lot cheaper than the one Sara bought in Rome.” They leave and you go over to see this incredible sweater. Its nice and the price is right. Youve never heard of Lorenzo Bertolla, but those girls looked really stylish. They must

15、 know. So, you buy it. You never realize that those young women are employees of an advertising agency. They are actually paid to go from store to store, talking loudly about Lorenzo Bertolla clothes. Every day we notice what people are wearing, driving and eating. If the person looks cool, the prod

16、uct seems cool, too. This is the secret of undercover marketing. Companies from Ford to Nike are starting to use it. Undercover marketing is important because it reaches people that dont pay attention to traditional advertising. This is particularly true of the MTV generationconsumers between the ag

17、e of 18 and 34. It is a golden group. They have a lot of money to spend, but they dont trust ads. So advertising agencies hire young actors to “perform” in bars and other places where young adults go. Some people might call this practice misleading, but marketing executive Jonathan Ressler calls it

18、creative. “Look at traditional advertising. Its effectiveness is decreasing.” It is true, because everyone knows an ad is trying to persuade you to buy something. However, You dont know when a conversation you overhear is just a performance. 24. The two attractive young women were talking so that th

19、ey could . A. be heard by people around B. get the sweater at a lower priceC. be admired by other shoppers D. decide on buying the sweater 25. Lorenzo Bertolla is . A. a very popular male singer B. an advertising agency C. the brand name of clothes D. a clothing company in Rome26. Which of the follo

20、wing can be inferred from the passage? A. Traditional advertising will soon disappear in the market. B. The MTV generation tend to be more easily influenced by ads.C. Undercover marketing will surely be banned soon by the government. D. Traditional advertising is becoming less effective because its

21、too direct. 27. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage? A. Two Attractive Shoppers B. Undercover Marketing C. Ways of Advertising D. Lorenzo Bertolla SweatersCMen weigh up potential partners almost instantaneously(瞬间地) based on their appearance because their “ancient” genetic

22、 preference for attractive mates leads them to, experts claim. According to research, a woman with an attractive face is taken by men to be fertile (能生育的) and able to continue the family line, appealing to the mans survival instinct.In contrast women take longer to decide their feelings for a man be

23、cause they need to weigh up whether he will be a committed partner who will provide for them well part of their survival programming.They tested men and womens preference towards looks by conducting a series of tests on 20 women and 20 men, making them perform tasks while recording their brain activ

24、ity.While the subjects were doing the task they were shown a series of photographs of faces of the opposite sex, ranging from attractive to ugly.Men were easily distracted when they saw a pretty face but women stuck to the task.Prof van Vugt said: “Men definitely have the most wandering eye but it i

25、s because they have evolved to pay attention to cues of fertility and one of those cues is facial beauty its not that men are shallow.”But we found they do make snap judgments about women, much earlier than was previously thought. They make that decision on whether a woman would be a good mating par

26、tner in milliseconds.This is something very ancient and a way of helping men find the best mate to produce children.Women were not distracted by attractive male faces because women need more proof of whether a man is a good mate.“Women make that decision on behaviour, whether a man is trustworthy an

27、d committed. They make their decision much later than men.”28. Men like the women whose faces are beautiful because they think . A. the women are very beautiful B. the women are the only they love C. the women can be liked by their familiesD. the women can continue their families line 29. The underl

28、ined word “snap” may mean . A. late     B. quick C. long D. clear 30. It can be inferred that . A. to find a best mate takes a man more time B. to find a best mate takes a woman more timeC. to find a best mate isnt important for a man D. to find a best mate isnt important for a w

29、oman31. The main idea of the passage is . A. that men love beauty because of gene B. helping men find the best mate to produce childrenC. testing men and womens preference towards looks D. that mem were easily distracted when they saw a pretty faceD Nearly two million drivers in the UK have had acci

30、dents due to “Baby on Board” signs and childrens toys that affect their view, according to alarming new research. One in 20 motorists says stickers and playtime paraphernalia (装备) are to blame for a collisionequivalent to 1.85 million of Britains 37 million drivers. The discovery triggered a warning

31、 by a road safety charityBrake to cut down on clutter (杂乱的东西) in the car.Deputy chief executive Julie Townsend said “Baby on Board” signs were very useful in alerting the emergency services that a child may be involved in case of a crash. “This help can become negative if drivers display signs when

32、their child isnt in the car,” she said. “Worse still is the danger that can be caused by drivers influencing their view by cluttering up (塞满) windows with lots of signs. Drivers priority should always be getting there safely without putting themselves, young passengers or other road users at risk.”A

33、 survey arranged by price comparison website C found that 37 percent of parents have displayed signs and four out of five of them believe they improve safety. But 46 percent admit doing so at all timesregardless of whether or not their child is in the carand 15 percent admit they only have them for

34、their novelty value. The poll of 2,000 drivers also found that 46 percent of drivers regard them as a risk and 33 percent say they are lacking in taste.“There are benefits and dangers to Baby on Board signs. They can offer useful information for medical aid in case of a crash but having too many nov

35、elty items displayed could be a safety issue,” said a C spokesman.32. What do we learn about the signs on the car from Paragraph 1?A. They can be dangerous. B. They are useful to avoid accidents.C. They are welcomed by passengers. D. They are forbidden to be used.33. What is Julie Townsends attitude

36、 towards the signs?A. Positive. B. Negative. C. Objective. D. Uninteresting.34. According to the survey, most of the drivers who use the signs think that the signs_.A. are unnecessary B. can kill time C. can make drivers clear D. can improve safety35. What is the purpose of this text?A. To solve a p

37、roblem. B. To describe a threat to traffic safety.C. To tell an interesting story. D. To persuade drivers to drive safely. 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够填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两相为多余选项。Many people think of guys as being carefree when it comes to their appearance. But in fact, a lot of guys spend

38、plenty of time in front of the mirror. They care just as much as girls do about their body image.Body image is a persons opinions and feelings about his or her own body and physical appearance. 36 You appreciate your body for its capabilities and accept its imperfections. 37 Here are some ideas.Reco

39、gnize your strengths. Different body types are good for different things. What does your body do well? Maybe your speed, strength, or coordination makes you better than others at a certain sport. That may be basketball, table tennis, mountain biking, dancing, or even running. Or perhaps you have non

40、-sports skills, like drawing, painting, singing, playing a musical instrument, writing, or acting. 38 Exercise regularly. Exercise can help you look well and feel good about yourself. Good physiques (体形) dont just happen. 39 A healthy habit can be as simple as exercising 20 minutes to 1 hour three d

41、ays a week. Working out can also lift your spirits.Respect your body. Practicing good habits-regular showering; taking care of your teeth, hair, and skin; wearing clean clothes, and so oncan help you build a positive body image. 40 Your body is just one part of who you are. Your talent for comedy a

42、quick wit (智慧), and all the other things make you unique. So try not to let small imperfections take over.A. Be yourself.B. Just explore talents that you feel good about.C. So, what can you do to develop a positive body image?D. Use this as an opportunity to discover what youre good at.E. The good n

43、ews is that self-image and body image can be changed.F. They take hard work, regular workouts, and a healthy diet.G. Having a positive body image means feeling satisfied with the way you look.第三部分 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l.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，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂

44、黑。It was a bitter cold evening in northern Virginia many years ago. The old mans beard was covered by winters frost while he 41 for a ride across the river. The wait seemed 42 . His body became numb and stiff from the severe north wind.He heard the faint, steady rhythm of approaching hooves（马蹄）on th

45、e 43 path. Anxiously, he watched several coming horsemen. He let the first one pass by without a(an) 44 to get his attention. Then another passed by, and another. 45 , the last rider neared the spot where the old 46 sat like a snow statue. As he 47 , the old man said, “Sir, would you mind giving an

46、old man a 48 to the other side? There doesnt appear to be a passage by foot.” Controlling his horse, he 49 , “Sure.” Seeing the old man was 50 to lift his half-frozen body from the ground, the horseman h 51 the old man onto the horse. He took the old man not just across the river, but to his 52 , wh

47、ich was just a few miles away.As they neared the tiny but 53 cottage, the horsemans curiosity caused him to ask, “Sir, I 54 that you let several other riders pass by without making an effort to demand a ride. Then I came near and you 55 asked me for a ride. Im curious why you wait and ask the last r

48、ider. ”The old man 56 himself slowly down, looked the rider straight in the eyes, and replied, “Ive been there for some time. I think I know people pretty good. I 57 into the eyes of the other riders and immediately saw there was no 58 for my situation. But when I looked into your eyes, kindness and

49、 59 were evident. I knew your kindness would give me assistance in my time of need.”Then, Thomas Jefferson turned his horse around and 60 his way to the White House.41. A. waited B. cared C. searched D. called42. A. hopeless B. meaningless C. helpless D. endless43. A. smooth B. frozen C. faraway D.

50、silent44. A. trouble B. effort C. horseman D. action45. A. Finally B. Lately C. Luckily D. Curiously46. A. lady B. rider C. waiter D. gentleman47. A. drew near B. came in C. went away D. hid away48. A. help B. hand C. chance D. ride49. A. asked B. replied C. shouted D. refused50. A. unable B. unwill

51、ing C. uncertain D. unhappy51. A. threw B. helped C. pulled D. lifted52. A. house B. destination C. room D. village53. A. large B. beautiful C. comfortable D. miserable54. A. notice B. hear C. recognize D. realize 55. A. immediately B. willingly C. slowly D. hesitantly56. A. rolled B. fell C. lowere

52、d D. pushed 57. A. met B. dipped C. came D. looked58. A. attention B. attraction C. sadness D. concern59. A. health B. wealth C. pity D. honesty60. A. made B. lost C. found D. fought第二节 语法填空（共10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。America is growing older. Fifty years ago, only 4

53、out of every 100 people in the United States were 65 or older. Today, 10 out of every 100 Americans are 61 65. The aging of the population will affect American society in many wayseducation, medicine, 62 (busy). Quietly, the graying of America has made us a very different societyone in which people have a quite different idea of what kind of behavior is 63 (suit) at various ages. A persons age no longer tells you anything about his/her position, 64 (marry)