新疆库尔勒市第四中学2017届高三上学期期中考试英语试题 WORD版含答案.doc

1、库尔勒市第四中学2016-2017学年（上）高三年级期中英语试卷（问卷）考试范围：高三一轮复习 试卷页数：4页 考试时间：100 分钟班级： 姓名： 考号：一、完形填空 （20小题，每小题1.5分，共30分）Everyone appreciates health.but can you Imagine being born without arms. No arms to hug someone, and no hands to 1touch. Or what about being born without legs? Having no 2to dance, walk, run, or e

2、ven stand on two feet. Now put both of those scenes together: no arms and no legs. How would that 3ones everyday life?Without any medical explanation, Nick Vujicic came into the world with neither arms nor legs. Imagine the 4his parents felt when they saw their baby being what the world would consid

3、er imperfect and 5. Little did they know that this beautiful limbless baby would one day be someone who would 6and motivate people from all walks of life. Throughout his childhood Nick dealt with the 7of self-respect, and struggled with depression and 8. As Nick grew up he learned to deal with his 9

4、and started to be able to do more and more things on his own. He 10to his situation and found ways to 11tasks that most people could only do by using their limbs, such as cleaning teeth, 12hair, typing on a computer, etc. As time 13, Nick began to eagerly accept his 14and achieve greater things.Nick

5、 got a double bachelors degree 15in accounting and financial planning. By the age of 19, Nick had started to 16his dream of encouraging others by sharing his story through 17speaking. He found the purpose of his 18. Now at 27 years old, he has accomplished more than most people. He has travelled aro

6、und, 19his story with millions of people. He is a true inspirational and motivational 20.A. understand B. know C. experience D. preventA. ability B. interest C. reason D. chance A. limit B. affect C. improve D. designA. shock B. excitement C. calmness D. eagernessA. abnormal B. unique C. extraordina

7、ry D. unqualifiedA. teach B. organize C. inspire D. comfortA. challenge B. management C. question D. loadA. tiredness B. loneliness C. disappointment D. reliefA. fault B. disability C. shortage D willpowerA. devoted B. attended C. adapted D stuckA. accomplish B. attain C. find D. reduceA. wearing B.

8、 cutting C. brushing D. losingA. went up B. went ahead C. went away D. went byA. position B. situation C. state D. emergencyA. researching B. majoring C. aiming D. choosingA. finish B. undertake C. support D. realizeA. meaningful B. significant C. motivational D. strongA. action B. existence C. beha

9、vior D. communicationA. telling B. recalling C. writing D. sharingA. doctor B. driver C. speaker D. writer二、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）A15 years ago，my dad was facing a serious heart attackHe was unable to do a steady jobHe fell suddenly ill and had to be admitted to the hospitalHe wante

10、d to do something to keep himself busy, so he decided to volunteer at the local childrens hospitalMy dad loved kidsIt was the perfect job for himHe ended up working with the seriously ill childrenHe would talk，play, and do arts with them One of his kids was a girl with a rare disease that paralyzed(

11、瘫痪)her from the neck downShe couldnt do anything，and she was very depressedMy dad decided to try to help herHe started visiting her in her room，bringing paints，brushes and paperHe stood the paper up，put the paintbrush in his mouth and began to paintHe didnt use his hands at a11All the while he would

12、 tell her, “See，you can do anything you set your mind to At the end of the day, she began to paint using her mouth，and she and my dad became friendsSoon after, the little girl was sent home because the doctors felt there was nothing else they could do for herMy dad also left the childrens hospital f

13、or a little while because he became i11Some time later after my dad had recovered and returned to work，in came the little girl who had been paralyzed and only this time she was walkingShe ran straight over to my dad and hugged him really tightShe gave him a picture she had done using her handsAt the

14、 bottom it read：“Thank you for helping me walk My dad would cry every time he told US this story and so would weHe would say sometimes love is more powerful than doctor, and my dadwho died just a few months after the little girl gave the picture-loved every single child in that hospitalThe authors f

15、ather worked at the local hospital to . Arealize his childhood dream Bease his serious heart condition Cearn money to pay for treatment Dkeep himself occupied and happyHow did the authors father help the paralyzed little girl? AHe helped her practice walking BHe visited her and made a toy for her CH

16、e showed her she could still do things DHe painted special pictures for herAccording to paragraph 4the paralyzed girl . Agradually recovered and walked Beventually became a unique painter Cwas sent home and never seen again Dsent him a picture painted with her mouthWhat message does the passage main

17、ly convey? AIts better to give than to receive BLove can sometimes bring great results CVolunteering is a worthwhile thing to doDA sick person should not focus on his diseaseBOne cold January night, I was growing sick of my life in San Francisco. There I was， walking home at one in the morning after

18、 a tiring practice at the theatre. With opening night only a week ago, I was still learning my lines. I was having trouble dealing with my part-time job at the bank and my acting at night at the same time. As I walked, I thought seriously about giving up both acting and San Francisco. City life had

19、become too much for me. As I walked down empty streets under tall buildings, I felt very small and cold. I began running, both to keep warm and to keep away from any possible robbers. Very few people were still out except a few sad-looking homeless people under blankets. About a block from my apartm

20、ent, I heard a sound behind me. I turned quickly, half expecting to see someone with a knife or a gun. The street was empty. All I saw was a shining streetlight. Still, the noise had made me nervous, so I started to run faster. Not until I reached my apartment building and unlocked the door did I re

21、alize what the noise had been. It had been my wallet falling to the sidewalk. Suddenly I wasnt cold or tired anymore. I ran out of the door and back to where Id heard the noise. Although I searched the sidewalk anxiously for fifteen minutes, my wallet was nowhere to be found. Just as I was about to

22、give up the search, I heard the garbage truck pull up to the sidewalk next to me. When a voice called from the inside, “Alisa Camacho?” I thought I was dreaming. How could this man know my name? The door opened, and out jumped a small red-haired man with an amused look in his eye. “Is this what your

23、e looking for?” he asked, holding up a small square shape. It was nearly 3 A.M. by the time I got into bed. I wouldnt get much sleep that night, but I had gotten my wallet back. I also had gotten back some enjoyment of city life. I realized that the city couldnt be a bad place as long as people were

24、 willing to help each other.25.How did the writer feel when she was walking home after work?A. Cold and sickB. Fortunate and helpful C. Satisfied and cheerful D. Disappointed and helpless26.On her way home the writer _.A. lost her wallet unknowinglyB. was stopped by a garbage truck driverC. was robb

25、ed of her wallet by an armed manD. found some homeless people following her27.In the fifth paragraph, why did the writer say she was dreaming?A. Someone offered to take her back home.B. A red-haired man came to see her.C. She heard someone call her name D. Her wallet was found in a garbage truck.28

26、.From the text, we can infer that the writer _.A. would stop working at nightB. would stay on in San FranciscoC. would make friends with cleaners D. would give up her job at the bank.CSagrada Familia Opening hours: 09:0018:00 (OctoberMarch); 09:0020:00 (AprilSeptember) Admission: $ 11, or $ 10 with

27、the Barcelona Card.The temple has been under construction since 1882 and theyve still got another 30 to 80 years to go before it is finished. The projects vast scale and its special design have made it one of Barcelonas top tourist attractions for many years.La Pedrera Opening hours: NovemberFebruar

28、y: 09:0018:30; MarchOctober: 09:0020:00Admission: $ 9. Save 20% with the Barcelona Card. This building used to be called Casa Mila but nowadays its more commonly known as La Pedrera. It is a unique modernist building in Barcelona and was made of bricks. It was built between 1906 and 1912 and in 1984

29、 it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site with other Gaudi buildings in Barcelona. Barcelona FC Museum Opening hours: April 6thOctober 4th: (Monday to Saturday) 10:0020:00; the rest of the year: 10:0018:30Admission: $ 8.50 for entry to the museum and $ 17 for a guided tour.When you buy your tick

30、et you have two options. You can buy a ticket for the museum to see the football stadium or you can buy a dual (双的) ticket for $ 15 where you get to see the museum and the scenes at the club. Miro Museum Opening hours: Check the website for details as they vary depending on the time of the year.Admi

31、ssion: $ 8. Save 20% with the Barcelona Card. This museum has a wide range of Miros work dating back as far as 1914. This artwork collection not only includes his paintings but also a good selection of sculptures. 29. How much should you pay if you visit La Pedrera with the Barcelona Card?A. $ 6.4.

32、B. $ 7.2. C. $ 8. D. $ 10.30 .Where can you visit a football stadium?A. Miro Museum. B. Sagrada Familia. C. La Pedrera. D. Barcelona FC Museum. 31 .Who might be interested in Miro Museum?A. Athletes. B. Artists. C. Architects. D. Singers.DBEIJING Rising smartphone star Xiaomi is moving upmarket and

33、taking aim at Apples iPhone. The Chinese maker known for low-priced phones on Thursday unveiled (发布) a new model that Chairman Jun Lei said is comparable to Apples iPhone 6 but thinner, lighter and much cheaper. The phone starts at 2, 299 yuan ($375), less than half the 5,288 yuan ($ 865) price of a

34、n iPhone 6 in China.Xiaomi, founded in 2010, passed South Koreas Samsung Electronics Co. in the second quarter of last year as the best-selling smartphone brand in China by number of phones sold. The company is expanding into India and other developing markets but has yet to announce plans to enter

35、the United States or Europe.Xiaomi is a respected brand that already has an Apple-like following in China, said analyst Brian Blair, who tracks mobile device makers at Rosenblatt Securities. Apple is still a relatively small player in China, selling about 45 million iPhones there last year, Blair es

36、timates, but will continue to grow.Apple is very much a premium (高端的) brand, said Blair. The company thats more at risk is Samsung, which has been losing share in that market.Privately held (私人控股的) Xiaomi said last years sales tripled to 61. 1 million phones and revenue (收益) more than doubled to 74.

37、 3 billion yuan ($12.2 billion). The company, based in Beijing, recently completed a round of fundraising from investors that it said valued Xiaomi at $ 45 billion, making it one of the worlds most valuable technology brands.Xiaomi ran into legal trouble in India in December after a court blocked sa

38、les while it hears a complaint by Swedens LM Ericcson that the Chinese company violated its patents.In a blog post earlier this month, Lei called the case a rite of passage (成年礼) for a young company.32. Which of the following statements is true?A. Xiaomi sold more cellphones than Samsung in 2010 in

39、China.B. Compared to Xiaomi, Apples iPhone 6 is thinner and lighter.C. Low-price is Xiaomis advantage over Apples iPhones.D. The company is expanding into the United States or Europe.33 .What can be inferred from the passage according to Brian Blair?A. More than 45 million iPhones will be sold this

40、year.B. Xiaomi can beat Apple in the market of China.C. He thinks Xiaomi is superior to Apple.D. Samsung will be closed for losing share in the market.34 .How is the 5th paragraph developed?A. By giving examples. B. By analyzing cause and effect.C. By providing data. D. By making comparisons.35. Wha

41、ts the attitude of Jun Lei towards the case of Xiaomi in India?A. Negative. B. Satisfied. C. Positive. D. Doubtful.第二节 七选五（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）Tips on How to Improve Your Self-ConfidenceDo you have trouble building up your self-confidence? 36Everybody has trouble building up ones self- confidence in to

42、days world. The key is to be persistent and to find the ways to improve your confidence so you can be successful in life. Here are some suggestions to increase your confidence in your life.1. 37It is important to know what you are good at. Taking a skills assessment test is a great way to determine

43、your strengths and weaknesses. Once you realize your skill sets, the next step is to focus on those things that you are good at doing.2.Remember your successes. Many people downplay(不重视)their successes and focus on those things they struggle with. This is a mistake. 38Do not downplay the positive pa

44、rts of your life. Stop focusing on the negative parts of your life and instead concentrate on your past achievements. 3.Think about your future.39_Do not live your life for others. Spend a lot of time and energy thinking through what you really want in life and decide what you really want to achieve

45、. Once you determine what you want to accomplish, then write it down and use it as motivation.4.Talk to others.It is important that you talk to other successful people in order to get a better perspective of your life. Listening to other peoples challenges and accomplishments can go a long way in fe

46、eling better about yourself. 40A. If so, you are not alone.B. Success is a sign that you once worked hard.C. Know your weaknesses and strengths.D. Be aware of what you are not good at.E. Take time to think about what you really want out of life.F. You can also learn how to find ways to overcome your

47、 obstacles in your life.G. Always remind yourself of your past accomplishments however small they are三 英语知识运用 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（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。The two places I 41(live) are very different, but they are the same in some ways. My village has only 20,000 people there. 42the

48、 population of the city is very large. It is at least 50 times the population of the village. In my village we know most people but here they are mostly 43(strange). Next, the climate 44the village is hotter and wetter as we have 45(second) seasons. They are called the rainy and dry seasons. This ci

49、ty has four seasons 46are all different spring, summer, fall and winter. Summer is the same as our dry season but our dry season is much 47(hot). Winter is different. It is so cold and there is so much snow in the city. Another different thing is school. My village school only has 150 kids, but this

50、 city school 48(double) the number. We just have classrooms, books and teachers at school in my village. Here there 49(be) more computers and uniforms! The same thing is the family. The family may have just parents and kids or sometimes grandparents. Finally, even though these two places are differe

51、nt, they are 50my home.四 写作（共两节，满分35）第一节 短文改错（共10小题；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，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。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（），并在下面写出修改后的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1. 每处错误及修改均仅限一词。 2 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。My grandparents live in the countrysideThe

52、y keep a dog calling Ah BaoOne day my grandparents go to work in the fields，taking along my little brother and Ah BaoMy brother and Ah Bao came to a river nearby and enjoyed himself. My brother was trying to catch a butterfly while he fell into a riverAh Bao barked and immediate jumped into the wate

53、rHearing about him barking，my grandparents hurried there and saw Ah Bao swimming towards the bank carrying my brother .Ah Bao did all he could save my little brother,that moved all the people presentEveryone praised Ah Bao for his brave and kindness第二节 书面表达（满分25分）假定你校正在开展 “根除陋习、创建文明校园” 活动。请你以此为主题用英语

54、写一篇发言稿，向全校学生倡议： 1. 根除：乱扔垃圾、浪费食物、吸烟 2. 提倡：讲礼貌、互助注意：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, 不计入总词数。Dear friends,As is known to all, our school has launched a campaign against bad habits in order tobuild a civilized campus. _Thats all. Thank you. 完形填空1-5CABAA 6-10CABBC 11-15ACDBB 16-20 DCBDC阅读理解A篇21-

55、24 DCAB B篇 25-28 DACBC篇 29-31 BDB D篇 32-35 CACC 七选五 ACGEF语法填空41 have lived 42 But 43 strangers 44 in/of 45 two 46 which/that47 hotter 48 doubles 49 are 50 both 短文改错My grandparents live in the countryside. They keep a dogcallingAh Bao. One day my grandparents Calledgoto work in the fields, taking alo

56、ng my little brother and Ah Bao. My brother wentand Ah Bao came to a river nearby and enjoyedhimself. My brother was trying to catch a butterfly whilehe fell into the themselves whenriver. Ah Bao barked andimmediatejumped intoariver. Hearing mmediately thehim barking, my grandparents hurried there a

57、nd saw Ah Bao swimming towards the bank carrying my brother. Ah Bao did all he couldsave my little brother,thatmoved all the people present. Everyone to whichpraised Ah Bao for his braveand kindness. Bravery书面表达One possible version: Dear friends,As is known to all, our school has launched a campaign

58、 against bad habits in order to establish a civilized campus. But I have noticed that a lot of bad behavior still exists in our school, which does great harm to the image of our school. Therefore, I strongly suggest that we students stop throwing rubbish everywhere and spitting in public. Besides, n

59、o one should make dirty remarks or waste food. Such bad manners as smoking and fighting should also be removed from our campus. At the same time, we should perform good manners all the time and everywhere. We also promote the spirit of helping each other and healthy competition. Once again Im here earnestly calling on everyone to take action and contribute to making our school a nicer place. Thats all. Thank you.