江西吉安市第三中学2017届高三上学期期中考试英语试题 WORD版缺答案.doc

1、高考资源网（） 您身边的高考专家学校： 班级： 姓名： 学号：2016年下半年期中考试高三年级英语试卷 命题人：李萍 第I卷 选择题（共100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. How much did the man pay? A20 yuan. B50 yuan. C40 yuan2where does the conversation take place probably? A. In a restaurant. B. In a shop. C In a gym.3What should Amy do? A. Eat less.

2、 B. Take care of her teeth. C. shop herseIf.4Who is the man? AThe house owner. BA building designer CA building worker5.What does the man have? A. Canadian dollars. B. American dollars. C British pounds.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、7题。6.what did the woman learn at university? ATennis. BSwi

3、mming C Golf7.How ofen does the woman swim? A. 0nce a week. B. Five times a week. C. Three times a week. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8Where is Joe from? AFrance. BEngland. CGermany.9. What will the boy do tomorrow? A. Show Joe around the city. B. Introduce Rose to Joe. C. Write an email to Joe. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。

4、10. What has the man been doing? A. Doing some reading. B Playing computer games. C. Writing some articles.11. What do people do while staring at the computer screen? A. Rest less. B. Blink less. C Exercise less.12. What is the best way to rest the eyes? A. Take a break . B. Drink some tea. C Use ey

5、e-drops. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. Why did Jack quit his job? A. He didnt like it at all. B. He couldnt finish his work. C. He quarreled with his boss. 14. What happened to Jack at the meeting?A. He made a mistake. B. He was criticized.C. He didnt make a big deal.15.What does Jack think of his job? A. It

6、 has no future. B. It is challenging. C. It is boring.16. What does Mary advise Jack to do? A. Go travelling. B. Find another job. C. Improve himself. 听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。17. Why will the school open the course about gaming? A. Its popular worldwide B. Its students favorite. C. It is a great career.18

7、. What do we know about the course? A. It offers easy games. B. It lasts for one year. C. It is five hours a week.19. What does the school focus on? A. Students teamwork . B. Students knowledge. C. Students health.20. What will students do in the course? A. Leam to fix the computer. B. Take physical

8、 education. C. Play ball games.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A， B， C,，D中，选出最佳答案 AIn the middle of the night, an escapee made a brave escape. After squeezing out of a tiny opening, he quietly slipped across the floor. Then he slid down a drainpipe（排水管） to freedom. This wasnt

9、a well-planned prison break. It was Inky, an octopus（章鱼） that escaped from the National Aquarium of New Zealand. He hasnt been seen since. Inky was given to the aquarium in 2014 by the fishermen who had caught him in the sea by accident. He impressed the staff He figured out how to open the top off

10、a jar, said Rob Yarrall, the aquariums manager. But one morning, workers arrived at the aquarium to find Inky missing from his tank. Only his tank mate, an octopus named Blotchy, remained. The watery tracks leading from the tank to the drainpipe showed where he had gone. Experts figured out that Ink

11、y had squeezed through a small gap on top of his tank. He then slid more than 8 feet across the floor and slipped into a drainpipe about 6 inches wide. Finally, Inky slid down the 164-foot-long drainpipe and, most likely, retumed to his hometown. Octopuses are fantastic escape artists, said Alex Har

12、vey, an.expert at the Marine Biological Association in England. They have a complex brain and excellent eyesight, and research suggests they have an ability to learn and form mental maps. They can also squeeze through extremely small spaces even ones as tiny as coins - since they have no bones in th

13、eir-bodies. Inky is not the first octopus to make headlines. In 2009, an octopus at the Santa Monica Pier Aquarium in Califomia took apart a valve(阀门) in her tankand aimed a tube out of the tank. It caused a huge flood. And in 2010, Paul, anoctopus in Germany, gained fame after appearing to correctl

14、y pick the winning teams in the seven Germanys World Cup soccer games.21. What can we learn about Inky in the first two paragraphs? A. It is strong. B. It is confident. C. It is patient. D. It is smart.22. Where is Inky most probably now? A. In the ocean. B. In a new tank. C. In the drainpipe. D. In

15、 the river. It is smart.23. What can we learn from the fourth paragraph?A. Octopuses are better at escaping from tanks. B. Inkys escape was actually perfectly normal. C Octopuses can learn new things very quickly. D. The workers were surprised at Inkys escape.24. Why are other octopuses mentioned in

16、 the last paragraph? A. They are becoming very popular. B. The media has made Inky famous. C. They have more tricks than expected. D. Humans show great interest in them.BWhile the term island is linked to beaches and sunshine, therere some islands youll find covered by clouds mystery. The Isola La G

17、aiola Off the coast of Naples , Italy, youll find the beautiful Isola La Gaiola. Yet, if you say hello here, you will hardly get an answer, as this island is completely deserted now because of a curse（诅咒） dating back to the 1920s. The people who once owned the island all died mysteriously. Easter Is

18、land The name Easter Island was given by the islands first recorded European visitor, the Dutch explorer Jacob Roggeveen, who found it on Easter Sunday in 1722. Land on Easter Island, and you will instantly be impressed by the sight of giant sculptures known as the moai The origins and purpose of th

19、ese sculptures remain a mystery to date. The Island of the Dolls How do you feel when you see thousands of dolls hanging on trees? This island once belonged to a farmer named Santana. In 1950, he saw a little girl drown in a local canal. Later, he found a doll which he thought belonged to the girl.

20、He hung it on a tree. Then he began hanging more dolls. Since his death, his cousin Anastasio has lived on the island and run it as a tourist attraction. Now, are you brave enough to visit the island? Surtsey Island . In 1963, an undersea volcano erupted, which reached the surface and began forming

21、this island. The volcanic activity continued till 1967, and a 2.7 km2 piece of land was formed. However, it reduced to only l.4 km2 in 2002. Insects, birds, plants, and even seals can now be seen on this newly formed island.25. What is special about the Isola La Gaiola? A. It is believed to be curse

22、d. B. You cant say hello on it. C. It is off the coast of Naples. D. You will die after visiting it.26. How do visitors probably feel when theyre on the Island ofthe Dolls? A. Excited. B. Puzzled. C. Frightened. D. Worried.27. Which island is the youngest one? A. The Island of the Dolls. B. Easter I

23、sland. C. Surtsey Island. D. The Isola La Gaiola.28. What can we conclude about the islands mentioned in the text? A. Theyre combinations of nature and humans. B. Theyre famous for wonderful stories. C. They have beautiful beaches and sunshine.D. Theyre mysterious and unusualC On May 22, over 100,00

24、0 Peruvians are expected to arrive at a site in the Andean highlands near the peak of Ausungate. They may have traveled hundreds of miles to get there. At an altitude of 16,500 feet, theyll camp out, sing, dance and pray（祈祷） at the religious festival. Its called Qoyllur Riti, which means snow star i

25、n the local language. The festival itself is a combination of Peruvian and Catholic traditions. It marks the start of the harvest season. There was a time of conflicts between Peru and Spain, which ruled Peru from the 16th century until the 1820s. They once had conflicts. But in the case of the fest

26、ival, the two cultures, Spanish and Peruvian, became connected. The mountains here are considered sacred(神圣的）by local people. For many years, each province represented at the festival carves out heavy blocks of ice from the glacier - a symbolof water and life - to bring back to their communities (团体

27、). But things have changed. We cant take ice down from the glacier anymore, says Walter Mamami, a participant from the Canchis province. The glacier is getting smaller due to climate change. We now stop at the foot of the glacier. We prayed that the glacier wouldnt disappear, Jaime Rios Farfan said

28、after he returned from the main ceremony at the foot of the glacier held at sunrise. At the celebrations in the past years, each community had its own area in the snowfields where it could carry out its ceremonies and prayers. If the glacier continues to decrease, it will threaten the peaceful coexi

29、stence between the communities, says Javier Felix, speaking of possible conflicts between those communities that might still have a sacred area on the glacier and those that dont.29. According to the text, the celebration of Qoyllur Riti is to show . A. The glacier is getting smaller. B. It is time

30、to harvest crops. C. Spain and Peru are friendly to each other now. D. Peruvian and Catholic traditions are combined.30. What is one of the traditions of Qoyllur Riti? A. Admiring the sacred mountains. B. Praying the glacier wont disappear. C. Stopping at the foot of the glacier and camping. D. Cutt

31、ing ice from the glacier and bringing it back. 31. What can we learn from Javier Felixs words? A. The glacier is important to local people. B. The glacier is really very rare nowadays. C. The communities are unfriendly to each other. D. The communities try to expand their areas. D A company called M

32、ars is trying to help people get rid of unhealthy habits. Mars, which owns food brands like Dolmio and Uncle Bens, announced a planto label certain foods - for now, mostly pasta sauces - that are high in sugar, salt, and fat as occasional foods. As these products are not intended to be eaten daily,

33、Mars will provide guidance for consumers on the foods packages and on its website regarding how often these meal offerings should beconsumed within a balanced diet, wrote Marspresident, Fiona Dawson. According to the company, the occasional label is used for foods that it suggests should only be eat

34、en once a week. The other 95 percent of its products will carry a label showing them as everyday foods. As the BBC noted, the U.K.-based National Obesity Forum (NOF) offered some compliments to the plan, calling it hugely beneficial and very imaginative. The plan means thatMars admits some of its pr

35、oducts are terrible. However, it also comes at a time when govemment bodies are seeking to define or classify the relative unhealthiness of certain foods and when companies might see an advantage in getting out ahead of potentialregulations. Last month, a first-in-the-nation regulation went into eff

36、ect in New York City that requires restaurants to label saltier menu items at chain restaurantsthat contain more than the daily s uggested sodium（钠）intake. Its unclear whether other companies will follow Mars lead or whether these new labels will have any real impact. A number of studies have seriou

37、sl questioned whether New York Citys calorie（卡路里） counts will change consumer behaviour. One result of the decision is that Mars gets to determine the language in an increasingly sharpening public debate on public health. Mars also gets to decide how its measures are carried out. Curiously absent fr

38、om mention in Mars new plan is the companys praised chocolate division, which produces Starbursts, M&Ms, and Snickers.32. What does Mars tell people by labeling some of its foods occasional? A. The amounts of sugar, salt and fat they provide. B. The different ingredients they contain. C. The times t

39、hey can be eaten a week. D. The foods that can be eaten so as to keep healthy.33. What does the underlined word compliments in the third paragraph mean? A. Help. B. Requirements. C. Suggestions. D. Praise.34. What does the example of restaurants in New York prove? A. Americans want to know the calor

40、ies in food. B. The govemment is taking unhealthy food seriously. C. More sodium is contained in restaurants foods. D. Foods at restaurants are terrible for customers.35. Which of the following can be the best title for the text? A. Getting rid of unhealthy habits. B. Mars is to classify its product

41、s. C. Mars: A food company in America. D. Everyday food and occasional food.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填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项是多余的 。 The first year of college is one of the best periods of life, but it can also be a challenging thing. These pieces of advice will help you live through the firs

42、t year in college. Manage your time Your future success depends on the way you spend your free time. At college, its necessary to find time for studies and forhaving fun. One of the best ways to manage your time during the first year is to make a schedule. 36 I always tried to set priorities in my s

43、tudies and paid more attention to my subjects. Dont be afraid to leave your comfort zone 37 . The new circle of contacts made me hesitate to step outside my comfort zone. But finally I overcame my fears and inner constraint( 拘束）. There are many wonderful people who can give you valuable advice and s

44、upport if you cannot make up your mind to do something. Dont be afraid to ask for help Theres a big amount of information youve got to know. You might understand how to register for classes, what the names of your professors are or how to do one or another task in a proper way. 38 They can give you

45、a hand, if you do not know something. Moreover, many professors, teachers and other college members can answer your questions. Look for opportunities 39 . Plus, you can get acquainted with people who will help you start a successful career. When I was a freshman student, I had a chance to take a 4-w

46、eek course in Europe. Also many of my friends worked as volunteers at local hospitals. 40 Many students complain about the lack of literature and about the high prices of textbooks. Why not use what are offered by the college youre studying at? There are many databases, labs and libraries, which can

47、 help you expand your mind. If you have some difficulties, you can get valuable information using e-books that are available through the college account. A. It will help you succeed and reach all your goals B. College has a range of student programs, competitions and part-time campus jobs C. Form a

48、good study habit D. You will get the reputation of a successful student and become knowledgeable E. College is full of students who are former freshmenF. When I was a first-year student, I was a bit shy and I treated going to college as a huge life changeG. Use the campus study resources第三部分 英语知识应用（

49、共两节，满分45分)第一节 完形填空（共20小题，每题1.5分，满分30分） Love is a hot topic, but what is love? Here is a story. It took me a long time before I was able to fully understand my grandparents love. They wrote the word Shmilyi in a surprising place for the other to find. 41 0ne of them discovered it, it was his/her turn

50、 to 42 it once more - in shoes, under pillows, even in toilet paper.Their way of life, rather than only a game, 43 their love, which not everyone is 44 enough to experience. They 45 hands every chance they had, finished each others sentences and went to 46 together But there was a dark 47 in my gran

51、dparents life. My grandmother had breast cancer. It had first 48 ten years earlier. As usual, Grandpa was with her every 49 of the way. He comforted her in their 50 room, painted that color so she could always be 51 , even when she was too sick to go outside. Now, it was even worse, but they still w

52、ent to church 52 . Grandma grew steadily 53 until finally, she could not 54 the house any more. For a while, Grandpa would go to church alone, praying to God to 55 his wife out. Then one day Grandma was 56 . 57 was written in yellow on the ribbon of my grandmothers funeral bouquet(花束). As the crowd

53、thinned and the last mourners 58 to leave, Grandpa stepped up, taking a shaky 59 , and began to sing to her. Through his tears, the song came, 60 Thank you, Grandpa and Crandma, for letting me see. S -h -m -i -l -y: see how much I love you.41. A. Though B. Because C. As soon as D. As far as42. A. wr

54、ite B. hide C. tell D. place43. A. broke B. saved C. saw D. shook44. A. lucky B. friendly C. rich D. special45. A. touched B. waved C. held D. clapped46. A. work B. church C. school D. hospital47. A. cloud B. wind C. rain D. snow48. A. appeared B. burnt C. risen D. promised49. A. minute B. step C. t

55、ime D. walk50.A. grey B. blue C. yellow D. black51.A. on duty B. in sunshine C. in surprise D. on business52.A. lonely B. secretiy C. together D. apart53.A. weeker B. better C. stronger D. thinner .54.A. escape B. design C. leave D. paint55.A. send B. help C. give D. take56.A. missing B. lost C. gon

56、e D. passing57.A. Word B. Shmily C. Name D. Age58.A. turned B. got C. stopped D. refused59.A. rest B. risk C. effort D. breath60.A. nice and clear B. loud and noisy C. deep and slow D. short and fast第二节 语法填空（共10小题，每小题1,5分，满分15分） When Jane was nine, she had a big accident. She gets scared even now 6l

57、 she thinks about it. There were many people 62 ( skate) in the lake near her house, and seeing them skate so 63 ( wonderful) , she couldnt wait to have a try, just a piece of cake, she thought. Then she went with a classmate who was very 64 ( experience). He spent much time teaching her how to skat

58、e, but she still didnt learn much, 65 made him very angry. Finally, he left her and skated all around. She had to skate alone and soon got bored because she 66 (keep) falling down, so she took off her skates and just walked around 67 the ice. It was cold and her 68 ( foot) were frozen. Suddenly, she

59、 stepped on something that wasnt hard. Actually it was the 69 (weak) place. When she stepped there, she sank under the ice. Thinking she was going 70 ( die) , she tried to grab(孤) the edge of the ice, and cried out. Fortunately, her classmate hurried to her and helped her out!第四部分 写作 第一节 短文改错（共10小题，

60、每小题1分，满分10分） 假定英语课上，老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改同桌写的以下作文，文中有10处语言错误，每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加，删除或修改。 增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（/），并在其下面写出该加的词。 删除：把多余的处用斜线（）划掉。 修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。My flat is on the fifth floor of a high-rise building where is opposite a busy road. During the day we can hear the traffic passing outside, whi

61、ch can be extreme disturbing. Fortunately, there was a park just outside our building, so we have a pleasant view of grass and trees from our living room with two window. I often walk away through the park to get to the bus stop on the others side. I go to work by bus every day. Wait for the bus tak

62、es me some time. The town centre is quite near to my flat, so its convenience for both shopping and entertainment. Its really good place to live. Warmly welcome to your neighbourhood. 第二节 书面表达（满分10分） 假定你是新华中学的高三学生李华，打算做志愿者，参加假期中外学生交流活动。请给市国际交流中心写一封申请信，内容包括： 1性格特点； 2英语水平； 3乐于传播中国文化。 注意：1.词数100左右； 2可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； 3开头和结尾已为你写好。 Dear Sir/Madam， Im Li Hua,a student of Senior Three from Xinhua High School. Looking forward to your early reply. Yours sincerely， Li Hua - 14 - 版权所有高考资源网