高三年级第九次周考考试试卷

1、安顺市第一高级中学2015-2016学年度上学期高三年级第九次周考 英 语分数120分第卷（共60分） 第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分30分）第1节 （共10小题；每小题2分，满分20分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A，B，C，D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。A It was a warm April day when a big fat envelope came in the mail from the only college I had ever imagined attending. I tore open the packet. My eyes were fixed on the w

2、ord “congratulations. ”I dont remember ever smiling so wide. Then I looked at my financial（财政的）package. The cost of Dream Schools tuition（学费）, room and board was around $ 40,000- an impossible sum! How could I afford to attend? What good reasons did I have to go there when three other fine colleges

3、were offering me free tuition? My other choices were good, solid schools even if they werent as famous as my first choice. In my mind, attending my dream university would be the only way to realize my dream of becoming a world-class writer. My parents understood how I felt. They told me that even th

4、ough it would be a financial problem, I could go wherever I would be happiest. But as I was always careful with money, I wasnt sure what to do. One of the schools that offered me a full ride had an informational dinner one night in the spring. Considering my parents financial difficulties, I decided

5、 to drive the 45 minutes and attend. At first, all I had planned to do was smile politely, eat free food, listen quietly. But I surprised myself. At dinner the president of the university talked about the wonderful activities on campus（校园）including guest lectures and social gatherings. He also made

6、it perfectly clear that free food would be offered at all future events. He continued with explanations of professors, class sizes, activities, and sporting events on campus. As he spoke, I began to realize that this school, though not as good as my first choice, might be the best one for me. It see

7、med small yet with many great programs. It seemed challenging yet caring. As the president ended his speech, we clapped politely and pushed back our chairs. As I walked out that door, a feeling of comfort washed over me. Looking at the campus that night, I realized that I would be spending the next

8、four years right there. In all honesty, my university is not as well-known as my “dream”university. However, it turned out to be the right choice of schools for me. 1. How did the author feel when he started to read the letter? A. He was full of joy. B. He was lost in his dream. C. He was worried ab

9、out the money. D. He was uncertain which school to go to. 2. In Paragraph 5, “offered me a full ride”can be replaced by “_”. A. would pay for transport to the school B. would show me around the campus C. would offer free meals at all events D. would charge me nothing for tuition 3. What does the aut

10、hor mainly want to say? A. Your second-choice college may actually by your best fit. B. You should consider comfort in your choice of schools. C. You should try your best to attend your dream school. D. Your choice of schools should be based on their fame. B If youre secretly worried about your smar

11、tphone addiction, then the new NoPhone might be just the thing you needIt looks and feels exactly like a smartphone，but it does nothingIt's just a piece of plastic that you can carry around in your hand to fool yourself Dutch designer lngmar Larsen came up with the idea as a joke along with his

12、two friendsTo their great surprise，the idea received a lot of attention online and people from all over the world started placing requests for NoPhones of their ownSo thats when the three friends decided to turn to collect enough fund for mass production  NoPhone is currently a prototype(模型)tha

13、t will cost only $12 once it hits the marketIt is 5.5 inches high，2.6 inches wide and 0.29 inches thick, bringing it quite close to the latest smartphones on the marketIt is described as “battery free”，“no upgrades necessary”，“shatterproof(抗震)”，“waterproof' and “an alternative to constant hand-t

14、o-phone contact that allows you to stay connected with the real world” “Phone addiction is everywhere”the designers insist“Its ruining your datesIts distracting you at concertsIts blocking sidewalksNow，there is a real solutionWith a thin，light and completely wireless design，the NoPhone acts as a sub

15、stitute to any smart mobile device，enabling you to always have a phone to hold without giving up potential engagement with your direct environment” If youre interested in NoPhone，but concerned about not being able to take selfies(自拍) anymoreDont feel upsetThe makers do have an upgrade at no extra ch

16、argethe mirror stickerThat way，they say，you can enjoy real-time selfies with your friends when theyre standing right behind you4What can NoPhone do for people according to the text?AIt is actually a new kind of real smartphone     BIt can help us stay away from the real worldCIt

17、helps get rid of peoples smartphone addiction  DIts just a piece of plastic and can do nothing5What can we learn from the passage?ANoPhone has received unexpected attentionBNoPhone can completely replace smartphonesCThe designers have made lots of money from NophoneDNoPhone is able to take self

18、ies as smartphones do6What type of writing is this passage?AA traveI guide        BA scientific report  CA medical record     DAn official document C As I grew older, my dad and I grew further apartWe always had totally different opinionsHe thou

19、ght that college was a waste of time, but for me it was important to finish collegeHe wanted me to work my way to the top as he had done in his field, but I wanted a different lifeThere was a time when we did not talk with each other A few months ago, I heard that my 84-year-old dad was in poor heal

20、thWhen he called and asked whether I could move from Colorado back to Tennessee to help him, I knew he was seriously illI am his only child and so it was time to meet my father's requirement Two weeks after moving back，we bought a boat and started fishing againFishing was one of the few things t

21、hat we did while I was young and that we both enjoyedIt is strange but true that as we are fishing we are able to put things that have kept us apart for so many years behind usWe are able to talk about things that we have never talked about beforeFishing has been healing the old wounds that have kep

22、t us apart It is not important how many fish we catchIt is about enjoying the relationship that we have not had for yearsI' m 62 and he is 84When we are on the lake fishing, it is like enjoying lifeIt is far better to find a way to put the unhappy past behindI am so lucky to spend the happy time

23、 with my father in his last yearsNow my heart is filled with loveA smile always graces my lips7The author and his father became further apart because      Athey lived very far from each other Bthey seldom went see each otherCthey only communicated by phone  Dthey had di

24、fferent views on things8Why did the author come back to Tennessee?ABecause his father invited him to work thereBBecause he decided to live in a different cityCBecause his father was ill and needed caringDBecause he regretted being rude to his father9For the author, fishing with his old father &

25、#160;    Ahelps cure his fathers diseaseBmakes him realize the importance of relaxationCis a good way to get close to natureDprovides a chance for them to communicate10Which of the following can be the best title for the text?AFishing Brings Us Together     BForgiv

26、ing Is DifficultCMemories of Old Days         DMy Beloved Father第2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填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两个多余项。 When a store sells goods or services at a cost lower than usual, it is called a sale. _11_Then the cost is returned to its usual amoun

27、t. There are many kinds of sales. _12_Parents like the lower prices of the clothes and school supplies for their children. A “midnight madness” even starts very late at night. An “early bird special” sale starts very early in the morning. This kind of sale is popular the day after Thanksgiving in No

28、vember. A favorite sale among many people is the “buy one, get one free” sale. You buy one thing and get a second one without cost. When people see the word “free” in an advertisement they know they are getting a good deal._13_ Another kind of sale is a “ going out of business” sale. This is when a

29、storeowner tries to sell all the goods in the store before closing the business permanently(永久地). _14_The owner lowers the prices and puts up a sign that says, “Going out of business sale. All items MUST be sold by tomorrow.” People who buy the floor coverings think they are getting a special deal b

30、ecause everything must be sold in a short period of time. Then, days later they see the store did not close permanently. And they see the same sign that claims the store is going out of business. Some business owners really do not end the business. _15_A. Sales last for a limited time.B. This kind o

31、f sale is very popular among people.C. For example, a “back-to-school” sale is held near the beginning of the school year.D. They just want to earn more money.E. As a matter of fact, it is not the case.F. On the contrary, you have to pay extra money for that one.G. Let us say the store sells floor c

32、overings.第二部分 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分） 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从18-37各题所给的A，B，C，D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 This past Christmas was one of the best I have ever had. This was made possible by my sister, Amy.She is eight years older and has already made it into "real world". My sister bought me three wonde

33、rful gifts, 16 only one would capture(俘虏)my heart forever. First she handed me the 17 . Because Amy is 18 with her actions,I knew this was her least favorite. It was a bottle of perfume(香水). I was happy with it, yet 19 as to what lay ahead. Next she handed me a box.After 20 away the wrapping paper,

34、I found a stylish(时髦的)and 21 sweater. I was deeply moved that my sister was so generous(大方的). Then she handed me the 22 gift. Judging by the familiar size and 23 ,I knew it was a CD. It was the soundtrack to the movie"Rocky",with songs inspiring to all athletes. dreamersI 24 loved it,but n

35、ot as much as 1 would after what my sister explained to me. She was 25 to a knee injury that 26 me half of my soccer season. I desired to be with my team-mates and 27 each minute I sat on the bench. I tried hard, hoping my knee injury would become well soon. This was what led my sister to buying tha

36、t CD. After mentioning what was behind the 28 ,Amy played the CD for me. Even though I had heard those songs a thousand times,each note 29 me as if it was new. It played in my soul and on my emotions. I 30 breathlessly, as the words"Trying hard now. It's so hard now. "sounded through t

37、he room. It touched me in a way 31 the happiness most gifts could bring. I couldn't 32 crying and hugged my sister. Knowingthat my sister had 33 my problem so deeply made me realize that I am the 34 little sister in the world.I had never received a gift with so much 35 behind it! I'll cheris

38、h(珍惜)it forever. ( ) 16. A. so B. but C. as D. for ( ) 17. A. smallest B. prettiest C.dearest D. 1argest ( ) 18. A. painful B. pitiful C. careful D. helpful ( ) 19. A. anxious B. excited C. delighted D. curious ( ) 20. A. putting B. tearing C. carrying D. giving ( ) 21. A. natural B. suitable C. bea

39、utiful D. expensive ( ) 22. A. rest B. 1ast C. other D. favorite( ) 23. A. color B. style C. pattern D. shape ( ) 24. A. immediately B. quickly C. suddenly D. secretly ( )25. A. explaining B. replying C. referring D. talking ( )26. A. paid B. stopped C. took D. cost ( )27. A. enjoyed B. valued C. su

40、ffered D. spent ( )28. A. gift B. story C. sweater D. holiday ( )29. A. beat B. struck C. followed D. led ( )30. A. 1istened B. danced C. 1aughed D. remembered ( )31. A. before B. under C. above D. beyond ( )32. A. burst B. hold C. help D. prevent ( )33. A. found B. got C. felt D. solved ( )34. A. 1

41、uckiest B. cleverest C. bravest D. best ( )35. A. hardship B. thought C. money D. experience 第卷（共60分）第1节 用括号里所给动词的适当形式填空（共10小空， 每空1 分，满分10分） 36. Two­thirds of the money _（be）spent on food last year.37. I, who _ (be) your close friend, will try my best to help you out of trouble. 38. Ten miles_(

42、be) not a long way for me.39. More than one student _(go) to Beijing every year.40. The police _(be) searching for the murderer.41. Not only his family but also he _(like) Chaplin's movies.42. Eighty percent of the population in this country _(be) farmers.43. The population of my hometown _ (be)

43、 increasing fast and one third of the population there_ (be) workers. 44. The singer together with his agent_(have) arrived.第2节 单词拼写,根据括号内的中文写出正确形式的单词或短语。(1分一题，共9分) 45._(face) with a tough job market, fresh graduates are dreaming of running their own business instead. 46.The three sides reached an _

44、(agree) to stop the war. 47.No country can afford to neglect the _ (educate) of its young people. 48.His apartment is in a really good _ (local). 49.She bears a striking _ (similar) to her mother. 50.The lake _(measure) 130 by 80 kilometers. 51.The lake is seriously _(pollute). 52.You look well. The

45、 air and the sea foods in Sanya must agree_you, I suppose. (填入适当介词) 53.I cant figure_ why he is always late.（填入适当介词或副词）第3节 写出下列动词的不规则变化。（1分一空，共16分）54. steal _ _ 55.buy _ _ 56.spread _ _ 57.forbid_ _ 58.spend _ _ 59.cut _ _ 60.sink _ _ 61.give_ _ 第四节 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一个词或使用口号中词语的正确形式填空（最多3词） ，并将答案填写在空格里。 Nowadays, millions 62 lonely singles are now going online instead. 63 World Wide Web is quickly becoming the worlds most popular matchmaker(媒人). Singles are flockin