高三英语综合测试题

1、高三英语综合测试题. 语言知识及应用（共两节，满分35分）第一节 完形填空（共10小题；每小题2分，满分20分） 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从21-30各题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 "Happy New Year!" "The same to you!" The _21_greeting heard throughout the US on January 1 had a counterpart in every land. The words may be different and the dates ma

2、y_22_, but the New Year greetings everywhere_23_the hope for renewed life and happiness. Down through history, primitive and civilized people_24_have celebrated the coming of a New Year.For ancient people dependent upon the land, time revolved around (围绕) the seasons. To this day, some countries beg

3、in their year with vernal equinox (春分). As civilization advanced, a calendar based on the seasons was_25_practical, and in 45 BC, the Roman Emperor ordered that a new calendar_26_which would correlate the civil and the astronomical years. The Romans chose January 1 as the first day of the year and s

4、o it remains in all parts of the Western world. January symbolizes the theme of leaving the old_27_the new. When we see the old year out and noisily welcome the new one, we are following the ancient_28_of burying the past and frightening the evil that might threaten the future. The modern revelers (

5、狂欢者) who blow the toy horn and turn on the factory siren is erasing past_29_or failures with a noisy final gesture. Grown-ups and children alikevow to break_30_their bad habits and resolve (决心) to lead better lives.21. A. strange B. ordinary C. familiar D. interesting22. A. change B. vary C. move D.

6、 transform23. A. express B. explain C. tell D. mean24. A. like B. likely C. alike D. also25. A. still B. always C. not only D. no longer26. A. was adopted B. be adopted C. was adapted D. be adapted27. A. to B. towards C. with D. for28. A. tradition B. trend C. behavior D. activity29. A. success B. s

7、orrow C. mistakes D. memories30. A. down B. up C. off D. away from第二节 语法填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡标号为3140的相应位置上。 Long ago the Emperor decided to hold a swimming race between 13 different animals. The order in which they finished would de

8、cide the order of their_31_(appear) in the Chinese calendar. All the animals lined up on the river bank and_32_(give) the task of getting to the opposite shore. The cat wondered how he would get across_33_he was afraid of water. The ox worried how he would cross_34_his poor eyesight. The calculating

9、 rat suggested that he and the cat_35_(jump) onto the ox's back and guide him across. The ox, steady and hard-working, did not notice the two animals on his back. In the meanwhile, the rat ran behind the unsuspecting cat and pushed_36_ into the water. As the ox cameashore, the rat jumped off and

10、 finished the race first._37_the rat got the first year_38_(name)after him and the ox got the second year._39_the lazy pig reached the finish line in 12th place, the race was over and he was awarded the final place on the calendar. From that day the cat,_40_never finished and lost his place on the c

11、alendar, became the enemy of the rat. 阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节 阅读理解（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A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。A Given Australia's size and the fact that early settlements were far apart, Australian society is remarkably homogeneous (同种的). Its citizens are fundamentally prosperous and

12、the way of life in the major cities and towns is much the same however many miles divide them. It takes a sharp ear to identify regional accents. However, there is some difference in lifestyle between city dwellers and the country people. Almost 90 percent of the population lives in the fast-paced c

13、ities along the coast and has little more than a passing familiarity with the desert. The major cities preserve pockets of colonial heritage, but the overall impression is modern, with new buildings reflecting the country's youth. In contrast, the rural communities tend to be slow-moving and con

14、servative. For many years, Australia was said to have "ridden on the sheep's back", a reference to wool being the country's main money earner. However, the wool industry is no longer dominant. Much of Australia's relatively sound economy is now achieved from natural coal and wh

15、eat, and by being the largest diamond producer in the world. Newer industries such as tourism and wine making are also increasingly important. Australians are generally friendly and relaxed, with a self-deprecating sense of humour. On the whole, Australia is a society without hierarchies (等级制度), an

16、attitude generally held to stem fromits prisoner beginnings. Yet, contrary to widespread belief, very few Australians have true prisoner origins. Within only one generation of the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788, Australia had become a nation of immigrants. Originally coming almost entirely from

17、the British Isles, today one in three Australians comes from elsewhere.Australia's liberal postwar immigration policies led to an influx of survivors from war-torn Europe, most notably Greeks, Italians, Poles and Germans. The emphasis has shifted in recent years and today the majority of new imm

18、igrants are from Southeast Asia. Today Australia is a 'blend of nations' and although some racism exists, it has generally been a successful experiment and the country is justifiably proud to have one of the most harmonious multiculturalcommunities in the world.41. What does the writer mean

19、by saying "It takes a sharp ear to identify regional accents." in the first paragraph? A. Australians speak Standard English with no local accents whatsoever. B. You have to practice a lot to learn to understand the different accents. C. The Australian regional accents are very difficult t

20、o understand indeed. D. There is not much difference between the accents in different areas of Australia.42. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? A. Most Australians have ancestors who were prisoners. B. The Australian economy is dependent on sheep exports. C. The majo

21、rity of people living in Australia come from Europe. D. The pace of life is different in the city and in the country.43. The underlined pronoun 'it' in the final paragraph refers to"_". A. community B. racism C. blend of Nations D. Southeast Asia44. We can infer from the passage th

22、at_. A. there are no signs of Australia's colonial past in its modern cities B. Australia's recent immigration policy encourages immigrants from Southeast Asia C. immigrants from Southeast Asia have brought racial problems D. "riding on sheep's back"resulted in slow development

23、 in rural communities 45. This passage mainly focuses on Australia's_. A. society B. economy C. racial problems D. historyB. He is a lesson to every boy who ever picked up a basketball and dreamed that it would change his life. The lights were never brighter and the crowds were never bigger for

24、a homegrown sports hero than they were a quarter-century ago for Ray Hall. But his athletic achievements, as impressive as they are, are to my mind not what is most admirable about the man. Known as "Sugar Ray" in his teens, Hall was rated among the country's top 25 high school basketb

25、all players. An inner-city kid from a solid family, Hall took on the challenge of litting Canisius Collegestill recovering from its failure-back to respectability, rejecting more favorable offers. His status of a savior(救世主) brought more pressure than any 18-year-old should have to handle. However,I

26、 watched him matured into the player who led Canisius back to daylight. After college Hall played professionally in Italy and Greece for over 10 years until a car accident at 32 ended his basketball career. The news that he would never play again shocked Hall but unlike so many others he was ready f

27、or life after basketball. When I met Hall-still fit at 46-for lunch Monday, he wore a cut-sharp gray suit, designer tie and blazing white shirt that screamed Success. "That was always the question-when the cheers end, where do you go? Who do you turn to?" he said. "It starts and ends

28、with that person in the mirror." Hall got the concept of academies-first from his parents. He graduated from Canisius a semester early."No matter how good of an athlete you are, you are just one injury away from losing it all," he said. "But if you take care of things academicall

29、y, you are prepared until you leave this earth." For the past 14 years, he has been in a computer sales job at Ingrain Micro. He married his college sweetheart. They have three kids and a nice house in the suburbs. He figured out early what others learn too late: Athletics is part of a journey,

30、 not the destination. Congratulations, Ray, you made it, in more ways than one.46. Ray was regarded as a savior because_. A. he liked to take on challenges B. he helped his team to regain its gloryC. he was faithful to his hometown city D. he fought hard against failure at a young age47. According t

31、o the writer, which of the following best describes Ray's success? A. Unlike other athletes, he was academically superior. B. He defeated his injury and returned to the playground. C. He enjoys a successful job and a happy family. D. He has gained impressive athletic achievements.48. What's

32、the right order of the events related to Ray? a. He was ranked among the best high school basketball players. b. He was in a car accident. c. He graduated from Canisius College. d. He started his computer sales job. e. He gave up his athletic career. A. a, c, b,e, d B. a, c, e,b,d C. c,a, b,d, e D.

33、c, a, e, b, d49. We can learn from the passage that_. A. Ray was from an academic family B. Ray was very mature in his teensC. Ray was once desperate facing the cruel reality D. athletics was not Ray's final goal in life 50. What was the writer's intention in writing this passage? A. To desc

34、ribe the difficulties of being a professional athlete. B. To explain the importance of choosing the right college. C. To emphasize the need for a good education. D. To warn against playing professional basketball.C Songs that make our hearts happy can make them stronger too, US researchers reported

35、on Tuesday. They found that when people listened to their favorite music, their blood vessels (血管) dilated inmuch the same way as when they are laughing, or taking blood medications. "We have a pretty impressive effect," said Dr Michael Miller, director of preventive cardiology (心脏病学) at t

36、he University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore. "Blood vessel diameter improved," he said. "The vessel opened up pretty significantly. You can see the vessels opening up with other activities such as exercise." A similar effect is seen with drugs such as statins. When bloo

37、d vessels open up more, blood flows more smoothly and is less likely to form the clots (凝块) that cause heart attacks and strokes. "We are not saying to stop your statins or not to exercise but rather to add this to an overall program of heart health," said Miller, who presented his finding

38、s to a meeting of the American Heart Association in New Orleans. Miller's team rested 10 healthy, non-smoking men and women, who were told to bring their favorite music. They spent half an hour listening to the recordings and half an hour listening to music they said made them feel anxious while

39、 the researchers did ultrasound tests designed to show blood vessel function. Compared to their normal baseline measurements, blood vessel diameter increased 26 percent on average when the volunteers heard their joyful music. Listening to music they disliked-in most cases in this group heavy metal-b

40、lood vessels narrowed by six percent, Miller said. Miller said he came up with the idea after discovering that laughter caused blood to literally flow more smoothly. "I asked myself what other things make us feel really good, besides calories from dark chocolate of course. Music came to mind.It

41、 makes me feel really good," he said. Most of the volunteers chose country music but Miller said the style is not so important rather than what pleases each individual.51. The underlined word dilate (in paragraph 2) is closest in meaning to"_". A. widen B. move C. change D. increase52

42、. According to the passage, which of the following will NOT cause blood vessels to open up? A. Taking exercise. B. Listening to unpleasant music. C. Bursting into laughter. D. Taking drugs like statins. 53. It can be inferred from the passage that_. A. blood clots are caused by heart attacks and str

43、okesB. music is better than chocolate for your health C. the style of music has different effects on different people D. a person's overall health is more influenced by how much exercise he gets54. What is the passage possibly taken out from?A. A scientific journal. B. A school textbook C. A med

44、ical brochure. D. A local newspaper.55. What's the best title of the passage? A. Pleasant Music Cures B. Research into Blood Vessel C. Music and Heart Attack D. Music and Happiness第二节 信息匹配（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分） 阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。请在答题卡上将对应题号的相应选项字母涂黑。 五家公司想了解更多产品货物服务情况。阅读下面六个货物服务机构相关介绍选项(A、B、C、D

45、、E和F)，选出符合各家公司需求的最佳选项。请阅读下列五个公司的基本想法，然后匹配相关信息：56. Your cargoes need selling in a foreign country, so you have to contact with the company mainly engaged in export transportation.57. Your company wants to open up a market in Russia and needs some advice on how to do trading business with Russians.58.

46、 You want to have your goods transported abroad by ship without your going to the customs yourself.And your manager asks you to telephone the company in Beijing as soon as possible.59. Your firm has a large number of plastic products which will be sold in some areas like North China or North Korea.

47、Trains service is a must.60. Your company has newly been set up and intends to set foot in international trade, so you need to know more information via transportation agency. 写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节 基础写作（共1小题，满分15分）【写作内容】青藏铁路介绍 请根据以下信息，用5句话向外国客人简单介绍一下青藏铁路：参考词汇：青藏铁路Qinghai-Tibet Railway 拉萨Lhasa 冻土frozen ea

48、rth 高原plateau 昆仑山隧道Kunlun Mountain Tunnel【写作要求】1只能使用5个句子表达全部内容；2文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称。【评分标准】句子结构准确，信息内容完整，篇章结构连贯。第二节 读写任务（共1小题，满分25分） 阅读下面的短文，然后按要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文。 An English proverb goes like this, "Spare the rod and spoil the child." It implies that in order to enable a child to grow healthily,

49、parents must make him eat bitter food, do hard work and be sent to places where he can get the fullest training and knowledge. First of all, eating bitter food is necessary for a child. Poor food can help cultivate in him the frugal(节俭的) habit and make him realize what we eat daily is the fruit of t

50、he sweat of the laboring people.Consequently, he will not be wasteful when he grows up. Secondly, parents should also make the child do hard work. Doing hard work will give him an opportunity to taste the bitterness of labor. Moreover, hard work may also enable him to cherish the fruit of others'

51、; labor. Finally, children should be sent where life is hard if possible. Human society is full of tests and trials. Flowers from a greenhouse can never withstand a storm. Therefore, children should be allowed to face the world and brave the storm. It is in difficult conditions that young people can

52、 get the most training and learn how to solve the problems in various circumstances.【写作内容】 1概括短文的内容要点，该部分的词数大约为30; 2就“童年时代需要艰难生活的磨砺”这一主题发表你的看法，该部分的词数大约为120。短文至少包括以下的内容： (1)描述你的童年生活 (2)你对童年时期的生活有怎样的认识【写作要求】 你可以使用实例或其他方法支持你的论点，也可以参照阅读材料的内容，但不要抄袭材料中的句子。【评分标准】 概括准确，语言规范，内容合适，篇章连贯。参考答案21-25: CBACD 26-30: BDACD31.appearance 32.were given 33.because/as 34.with 35.jump36.him 37.So/Thus 38.named 39.When/After 40.who41-45: DDCBA 46-50: BCADC 51-55: ABCDA 56-60: EDBAF基础写作 Qinghai-Tibet Railway, the world's highest railway, extends 1956 kilometers from Xi'ning