福建省南安一中2011届高三英语上学期期中试题新人教版

1、2011届南安一中高三年上学期英语期中考试第一卷（选择题 共115分）第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节:（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）1. What direction should the man take?A. Go straight, and then turn right. B. Turn right before the stairs. C. Turn left after the stairs.2. What does the woman mean?A. She thinks her family is too hard. B. She doesnt have

2、 enough money. C. Her family is being funded for a short term. 3. What does the woman want to buy?A. Camera. B. Pictures. C. Films. 4. Why was the man angry?A. The woman broke his calculator. B. The woman took his calculator without permission. C. The woman didnt return him the calculator on time.5.

3、 How many people are there in the mans family?A. Four. B. Five. C. Six. 第二节 （共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听第6段材料，回答第6至8小题。6. Who has nothing to do? A. Marian. B. Ted. C. Marians sister.7. Whats Teds idea?A. To go out with Marian.B.To study with Marians sister. C. To go out with Marians sister.8. Why couldn

4、t Marians sister go out with Ted? A. She has to study. B. Shes tired. C. Shes ill.听第7段材料，回答第9至11小题。9. What does John order?A. A coffee and sandwiches. B. Coffee and cakes. C. Tea and roll.10. What is the specialty today?A. Strawberries with cream. B. Swiss roll. C. Sandwiches.11. Where does the conv

5、ersation take place?A. On the phone. B. In a restaurant. C. In a hotel. 听第8段材料，回答第12至14小题。12. Where does the conversation most probably take place? A. In a hospital. B. In a library. C. In a street. 13. Where should the man turn right? A. At the bus stop. B. At the first crossing. C. At the end of t

6、he road.14. How soon will the man get to the bus stop? A. About half an hour. B. About one hour. C. About two hours. 听第9段材料，回答第15至17小题。15. Why does the man want to change the room?A. Its so dirty. B. Its so small. C. Its too noisy.16. When does the conversation take place probably?A. In the morning.

7、 B. In the afternoon. C. At evening.17. What do you think of the woman? A. She is impatient. B. She is helpful. C. She is indifferent.听第10段材料，回答第18至20小题。18. Why do the newcomers come here? A. To visit London. B. To improve their English. C. To visit the museums.19. What are they going to do after di

8、nner on Friday? A. To see a film. B. To have a party. C. To play games.20. How do they visit the historical City of Bath? A. By bike. B. On foot. C. By bus.第二部分：英语知识运用 (共两节，满分 45 分)I、单项填空 (共 15 小题，每小题 1 分，满分 15 分) 从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。例：It is generally considered unwise to give a

9、 child _ he or she wants.A. however B. whatever C. whichever D. whenever答案是B。21. _ Flying Luxury Hotel of Tomorrow is _ huge 400-ton aircraft without wings. A. /, a B. The, a C. The, the D. A, a22. The Internet and the effect brought about did a lot of good to our daily life and work.A. thatB. whatC

10、. whichD. it23. _ no cash for food, he broke into an old womans house, hoping to steal some money. A. BecauseB. AsC. SinceD. With24. Not until the train pulled into the next station _ her suitcase gone.A. Mary had found B. had Mary foundC. did Mary find D. Mary found25. The silence of the library is

11、 sometimes broken by a sudden cough or the sound of pages .A. turningB. turnedC. being turnedD. having turned26. If the food tastes nice, Ill go to buy some more; _, I wont go. A. if not B. when not C. if any D. when ever 27. Failure hurts grown-ups and children_, but it can make a positive contribu

12、tion to your life once you learn to use it. A. actively B. likely C. alikeD. similarly28. After the quarrel, I tried all my best to fix the misunderstanding between us, but all my efforts seemed _. A. in trouble B. in caseC. in effectD. in vain29. The one concern for parents and students is _ the st

13、udent pursues their university education in a foreign country, the student will not have the opportunity to establish social contacts in China.A. that B. that if C. whether D. how30. _ it have been the failure to pick up directions from the ground control that caused the air crash? A. MustB. CouldC.

14、 Would D. Should31.When it air pollution, Beijing faces the three “C” s-cars，coal and construction，which lead to Beijings thick air pollution. A. refers to B. comes to C. happens to D. speaks to32. -Isnt it a surprise that I happened to meet Francis Mathews at the Christmas Party last week? -If my m

15、emory serves me correctly, you _ each other for exactly two years. A. hadnt seenB. havent seenC. didnt seeD. dont see33. Garter Druse _ his being selected for the important task to his courage，devotion and knowledge of the area.A. led B. owed C. devotedD. contributed34. The schedule, originally _ ou

16、t last week, had to be cancelled because of the unexpected snow storm. A. carried B. to be carried C. being carried D. was carried35. Youareconfidentaboutthejobinterview, arentyou?_. ImwellpreparedandfeelIvegoteverythingtheyneed.A.Ihopeso B. Itshardtosay C. sure, Iam D. Well, maybeII、完形填空（共20小题；每小题1

17、.5分，满分30分） My bed is supposed to be the best part of my home the place where I go to find 36_ and relaxation after a long, stressful day. So, lately, why do I get 37 just looking at it? I cant leave this problem unsolved to the next day, because I cant get to 38 in the first place: I am a victimof i

18、nsomnia (失眠).Im not 39 _: studies show that more than one in three people worldwide 40 insomnia. It takes different 41 : some people can get to sleep on time, but 42 much too early; others get a full-nights sleep but still 43 very tired when they wake up. And then there are people like me, ordinary

19、insomniacs who toss and turn all 44 , trying to fall asleep.Insomnia is most commonly a side effect of depression, but it can 45 be caused by many other ailments (小病痛). To find the 46 , doctors first find out the cause by 47 a “sleep diary,” in which you record your sleep habits. The diary may revea

20、l (揭示) lifestyle patterns, 48 an afternoon nap, which are causing your 49 . Dr. Mark Dyken, a specialist in sleep disorders, writes that, “a good sleep diary can often 50 the patients to cure themselves.”A good nights sleep is created during the day. 51 in the beginning or middle of the day, and 52

21、from caffeine, alcohol and cigarettes in the afternoon and evening. After dark, dim (使暗淡) the lights and try to 53 stress. Our bodies like consistent (一贯的) patterns, so we should let 54 know that its time to wind down. If you cant fall asleep, keep the lights 55 . Try reading a book or listening to

22、soft music. Youll most likely be asleep. 36. A. courageB. knowledgeC. decisionD. energy37. A. nervousB. comfortableC. calmD. satisfied38. A. liveB. restC. sleepD. play39. A. sadB. aloneC. pleasedD. afraid40. A. suffers fromB. benefits fromC. quarrels aboutD. struggles for41. A. waysB. effectsC. resu

23、ltsD. forms42. A. get upB. wake upC. dreamD. turn over43. A. feelB. becomeC. proveD. look来44. A. eveningB. dayC. nightD. time45. A. stillB. alsoC. evenD. only46. A. causeB. reasonC. excuseD. cure47. A. keepingB. discussingC. writingD. describing48. A. asB. likeC. forD. about49. A. illnessB. question

24、C. problemD. worry50. A. haveB. allowC. letD. make51. A. SleepB. WorkC. ReadD. Exercise 52. A. stay awayB. come outC. stay outD. make out53. A. rememberB. increaseC. keepD. reduce 54. A. itB. thatC. themD. this 55. A. bright B. low C. bad D. good第三部分：阅读理解（共20小题，每小题2分，共40分） ADo you love holidays but

25、hate the increase weight that follows? You are not alone. Holidays are happy days with pleasure and delicious foods. Many people, however, are worried about the weight that comes along with the delicious foods. With proper planning, though, it is possible to control your weight. The idea is to enjoy

26、 the holidays but not to eat too much. You dont have to turn away from the foods that you enjoy. The following suggestions may be of some help to you.Do not miss meals. Before you leave home for a feast, have a small, low-fat snack. This may help to keep you from getting too excited before delicious

27、 foods. Begin with clear soup and fruit or vegetables. A large glass of water before you eat may help you feel full. Use a small plate; a large plate will encourage you to have more than enough, Better not have high-fat foods. Dishes that look oily or creamy have much fat in them. Choose lean meat（瘦

28、肉）. Fill your plate with salad and green vegetables.If you have a sweet tooth , try mints (薄荷) and fruits .They dont have fat content as cream and chocolate.Dont let exercise take a break during the holidays. A 20-minute walk after a meal can help burn off excess calories.56 In order to really enjoy

29、 your holidays without putting on weight, youd better _.A. drink much water and have vegetables only B. not eat much food in high-fat C. not accept invitations to feasts D. turn away from delicious foods57 According to the passage, _ is necessary part to stop you from putting on weight. A. vegetable

30、s B. water C. calories of energy D. physical exercise58 Many people cant help putting weight after the holidays because they _. A. cant control themselves B. go to too many feasts C. enjoy delicious foods D. cant help turning away from the foods 59 Excess calories can be found in your body in the fo

31、rm of _. A. energy B. fat C. food D. something invisible BMost American kids live Halloween treats , but a bucket of Halloween candy can be a dentists nightmare（噩梦）. Some parents try to get rid of half of the candy after their children go to bed, but dentists say patents also need to separate the go

32、od kinds of treats from the bad.It is not exactly what a child eats that truly matters, but how much time it stays in his mouth. According to pediatric dentist Dr. Kanata Lott, the most damaging stuff is something that is sticky or very hard and thus stays in the mouth for a long time. This is becau

33、se we all have bacteria in our mouths. When we eat , the bacteria take our food as their food and produce an acid that destroys the surface of the teeth , causing cavities (蛀牙) to form. The longer the food stays in the mouth the more likely cavities will develop. Therefore, potato chips are worse th

34、an candy because they get stuck between teeth. For the same reason, raisins and crackers are not the best choice. Hard candies take a long time to consume and are also a bad choice for Halloween treats.If children really love candy, dentists recommend that they eat chocolate instead. Unlike hard can

35、dies, chocolate dissolves quickly in the mouth. Besides, chocolate contains tannins, which help to kill some of the bacteria in the mouth. But no matter what a child eats, brushing after each meal is still the best way to fight cavities.60. What is the main purpose of this passage?A. To discuss how

36、cavities can be treated. B. To point out the problems with Halloween celebrations. C. To tell parents what sweets are less damaging to their childrens teeth.D. To teach parents the meaning of Halloween candies for their children61. Why are hard candies especially bad for teeth?A. They may break the

37、childs teeth. B. They contain too much sugar.C. They help bacteria to produce tannins. D. They stay in the mouth for a long time.62. According to the passage, which of the following is a better choice for Halloween treats?A. Chocolate. B. Crackers. C. Raisins. D. Potato chips. 63. According to the p

38、assage, which of the following is true of tannins?A. They are produced when the bacteria digest the food. B. They help to get rid of some bacteria in the mouth.C. They help chocolate to melt more quickly. D. They destroy the surface of the teeth. CBlogs are the places where young people go to bare t

39、heir souls, to vent（发泄）, even to gossip. Many people enjoy the freedom in blogging. Some, however, find that putting ones life online can have a price. Some students in America got suspensions （暂时停学） because on their blogs they posted threatening words to their teachers.Recent surveys found that nea

40、rly a fifth of teens who have access to the Web have their own blogs. And 38of teens say they read other peoples blogs . By comparison, about a tenth of adults have their own blogs and a quarter say they read other peoples online journals. With the development of the Internet, more and more people w

41、ill be engaged in blogging.In another survey ,79 of teen agreed that people at their age arent careful enough when giving out information about themselves on line. Besides, careless blogging can also affect blog viewers. When you are angry or frustrated, your blog is the first place you turn to. The

42、 words you post then may not be rational, which you may regret later. To minimize the negative effect, change the permission setting and make such posts “private” so that only you can read them.As long as you are careful of what you post, blogging is a great means of staying in touch with friends an

43、d displaying ones creative works.64. Blogs are the places where people go online _.A. to have a chat B. to enjoy freedom of speech C. to express themselves freely D. to sell things they no longer use65. The fact that some American students got suspensions is used to show that _.A. people should be c

44、areful of what they write B. people shouldnt put their life online C. American students are limited in blogging D. anyone can read your blog66. The underlined word “rational ” in the fifth paragraph probably means _.A. beautiful B. perfect C. helpful D .reasonable67. The passage is mainly about _.A.

45、 the number of people who have blogs B. advantages and disadvantages of blogs C. how to register for a blog online D. the authors suggestions about blogging DClothes made in China were worn in European countries thousands of years before the first export factories sprung up （涌现出来）. A thousand-year-

46、old mummy, nicknamed Otzi, was wearing a Chinese jacket, the latest research has found. But where and how he got the jacket has become a topic of great debate.Otzi is the nickname of a well-preserved mummy from about 3300 BC. He was found in 1991 in the Otztal valley of the Alps, near the border bet

47、ween Austria and Italy. Two German tourists, Helmut and Erika Simon found him when they were climbing.Otzi was thought to be the body of a soldier who fought during the First World War, but was found to be thousands of years older. Studying Otzi shows that the items with him were all of different ag

48、es. His arrows are 7,000 years old, the knife belonged to the time hundreds years later and the fur in which the man was dressed originally belonged to a goat that live in China. Otzis tattoo （纹身） shows that he might have been a person who practiced magic, according to Prauda, the official newspaper

49、 in Russia.There are still thousands of mysteries about Otzi, yet the most famous and frightening one is his curse. Some researchers believe that Otzis curse is still effective and will bring bad luck upon those who trouble his dead body. Indeed, several people who have touched the remains of the an

50、cient man have already died, (From Reuters 2007/12/30)68. When did Otzi possibly live?A. During WWI. B. About 7,000 years ago.C. About 5307 years ago. D. About 1,000 years ago. 69. Otzi was thought likely to be a _.A. wizard B. soldier C . hunter D. farmer70. How was Otzis identity probably found?A.

51、 With the help of the knife he used. B. With the help of the arrows. C. Through the fur worn by Otzi. D. Through the patterns pricked（刺）onto the skin.71. What can we learn from the story ?A. Otzi might be named after the valley where he was found .B. Otzis arrows and knife were made in China. C. Otz

52、i must have once visited ancient China. D. No one dares to see Otzis dead body again. ERecently I was asked, “Are we anywhere near the day when you can climb into a car on Long Island , program it to take you to your nieces house in Chicago , hit enter, and after the first hundred yards , once you h

53、it a main road , the car takes over automatically and you just sit back and enjoy the ride?”It is a question I worry. But I had to answer truthfully, “Absolutely. We are without a doubt near that day.” Look, were already doing it with airplanes.Northrop Grummans Global Hawk takes off at an air base in the U.S. , climbs to 50,000 feet , flies to Australia , and lands at an Australian air base , where there is a grandstand filled with military officials with no human pilot.The necessary technology is already here. We have radar technology that can be tied to cruise （巡航）co