山东省滕州市第二中学2015届高三上学期期末考试英语试题 WORD版含答案.doc

1、山东省滕州市第二中学2015届高三上学期期末考试英语试题本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）。考试结束，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节（共5小题；每小题15分，满分75分）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1Where does the conversation most probably take pl

2、ace?AIn a hotelBAt homeCIn a library2What can we learn from the conversation?AThe man can take part in the sports meetingBThe woman wants to stay home for a restCThe man is down with a fever3What nationality is Sheila?AJapaneseBEnglishCAmerican4How are the guests going to New York?ABy taxiBBy planeC

3、By bus5What does the man imply?AHe has already tasted the chocolate puddingBHe doesnt want any chocolate puddingCChocolate is his favorite flavor第二节（共15小题：每小题15分，满分225分）请听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的ABC三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题。每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6至7题

4、。6How is the man feeling? AUnhappy BThirsty CTired7What does the man want to do after going back to the hotel? AHave a good rest BHave a shower CHave a big dinner听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。8What do we know about the man?AHe traveled a lotBHe is tired of his jobCHe was in Peru for years9How many countries has th

5、e man been to?ANearly 25BNearly 60CAlmost 65听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10Whats the relationship between the speakers?AClose friendsBParent and teacherCTeacher and headmaster11What are they mainly talking about?AMiss Adrians dressBTonys behavior in classCThe part Tony played in the acting12What do you know abo

6、ut the man?AHe cant help the womanBHe will help to solve the problemC He has known about it from his son听第 9段材料,回答第 13至 16题。13Where does the man want to go?ABerlin BLos Angeles, CBoston14When is the man going to return?ATwo days later BHe hasnt decidedCOn the 13th of this month15How much is the chea

7、pest ticket?A$870B$975C$30116What kind of seat does the man prefer?AA seat in the front BA seat in the middleCA seat in the back听第10段独白,回答第 17至 20题。17Who will sign the School Trip Permission Note?AMrs. Brown BParentsCStudents18Which gate will they use when they return?AThe front gate BThe back gateC

8、The side gate19Why must the students wear strong shoes?ATo protect their feetBTo look fashionableCTo keep warm20What will be provided on the bus?AA first-aid case BLunchCSupper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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AHow cool can libraries be in an era

9、（时代）of iPods and Kindles? More than you thinkOnly if you know where to goCentral Library: Seattle, Washington, United StatesThe Central Library in Seattle is modern and fashionable and has tourists from around the world paying visits and taking toursIt was designed by Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas an

10、d American designer Joshua RamusTours began in 2006, two years after its openingThe library holds various art exhibitions, book signings and other events, while visitors can stop by the Chocolate cart for a coffee and scan through the gift shop anytimeTrinity College Library: Dublin, IrelandThe Trin

11、ity College Library in Dublin is the oldest library in Ireland, founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth IIt is the largest single library in the world, also known as the Long Room, which contains more than 200,000 0fthe librarys oldest booksThe Long Room houses one of the oldest harps（竖琴） in IrelandDatin

12、g to the 15th century, the old harp is the model for the symbol forelandGeisel Library, University of California: San Diego, United StatesAt first glance, it looks like a spaceshipArchitect William Pereira, who helped design actual space launch facilities at Cape Canaveral in Houston, Texas, designe

13、d the library in 1970It has been featured in sci-fi films, short stories and novelsThe library hosts Dinner in the Library, which invites readers for cocktails, and also a special speech from distinguished authorsTU Delft Library: The NetherlandsThe library at the Delft University of Technology was

14、constructed in 1997 and has more than 862,000 books, 16,000 magazine subscriptions and its own museumThe building itself exists beneath the ground, so you cant really see the actual LibraryWhat makes it interesting is the roof, which is a grassy hillThe roof covers 5,500 square metersAnd it has beco

15、me one of the most striking and greenest structures in the area21Which of the four libraries has the longest history?ACentral LibraryCGeisel LibraryBTrinity College LibraryDTU Delft Library22What makes Geisel Library different from the others is thatAfamous writers often deliver speeches thereBit ha

16、s a reoffer grassy hillCQueen Elizabeth I founded the libraryDit is the largest single library in the world23In Central Library, you canAbuy souvenirsCenjoy sci-fi filmsBdrink cocktailsDsee the old harpBIf you see a group of people dancing and singing on the street or in the railway station, you don

17、t need to feel surprisedThey are a flash mob （快闪族）, which is a group of people who come together suddenly in a public place, do something unusual for a brief period of time, and then quickly break upThey are usually organized with the help of the Internet or other digital communication networkAt a p

18、redetermined time, they gather and perform some distractions（消遣） such as waving their hands and exchanging books, Then, they quickly break up before the police can arriveUsing mobile phones, the flash mob can change its location if the first one has been replaced for any reasonBill Lasik, senior edi

19、tor of Harpers Magazine, organized the first flash mob in Manhattan in May 2003 and the first successful flash mob came together on June 3, 2003 - after the first attempt was foiled at Macys department storeLasik claimed that the activity was designed to make fun of hipsters （起时髦的人）, and call attent

20、ion to the cultural atmosphereFlash mob gatherings can sometimes shock peopleSuch an activity might seem amusing and untrue, but it also might frighten people who are not aware of what is taking placeUndoubtedly, flash mobs can serve as good political tools in any directionThey also have great econo

21、mic potential, such as using flash mobs to advertise a productThe flash mob is now becoming more and more popularPeople use it to do many thingsFor example, in 2009, Michael Jacksons fans took part in a flash mob to remember himHundreds of his fans gathered singing and dancing Michaels famous song B

22、eat It togetherFlash mobs give people from all walks of life an opportunity to come together to create a memory24The undefined word foiled in Paragraph 2 can be replaced by _ 。Aforgotten Bprevented CannouncedDconfirmed25What can you learn about the flash mob from the passage?AThe flash mob usually b

23、reaks up quickly for lacking enough timeBOnce the place for the activity is determined, it cant be changedCThe flash mob can be made use offing many fields just for funDIt gives people the chance to come together to do something unusual26The main purpose of the passage is -Ato entertain Bto encourag

24、eCto informDto persuade27The writers attitude towards the flash mob isAnegativeCfavorable Bobjective DdoubtfulCHelen Thomas, the pioneering White House reporter known for putting presidents on the hot seat, died at 92To those who regularly watch presidential press conferences, Helen Thomas is a fami

25、liar figureUsually dressed in red and always seated in the front row, she is always the first or second reporter the president calls uponIt is an honor she has earnedBesides, it affords her the perfect opportunity to do what she does best - challenge the president and other public officials to tell

26、the plain truthShe said, We reporters priority（首要事情） is the peoples right to know - without fear or favorWe are the peoples servantsHelen Thomas was born in Kentucky in 1920All the nine Thomas children were brought up to value education, and all were expected to make something of themselves through

27、working hardShe made up her mind while still in high school to become a reporter after writing for the student newspaperAfter receiving her bachelors degree in 1942, Thomas headed straight for Washington, DCin search of a newspaper jobBefore long, she landed one at Washington Daily NewsHer duty incl

28、uded fetching coffee and doughnuts for the papers reporters and editorsThe eager young woman found the atmosphere exciting and was convinced she had made the right career choiceHer big break came when she was sent to Florida to report on the vacation of President-elect John FKennedy and his familyOn

29、ce President Kennedy took office, Thomas changed her focus from the presidents family to his policiesShe began attending the daily press briefings at the White House as well as presidential press conferencesThomas has covered every president since KennedyOver the years, Thomas found her job thrillin

30、g and inspiring, but never boringAnd she took very seriously her duty to keep an eye on the president and keep American people informed28What can we learn about Helen Thomas from the passage?AHer career took off after covering the KennedysBHer first job was to deliver doughnuts to a news agencyCShe

31、was born to a large family in Kentucky in 1942DShe decided to be a reporter while in college29Paragraph 3 is written to show Helen ThomasAis a good decision maker for her careerBappreciates education and hard workCwants to be famous by writing reportsDhas great support from her family30What does Hel

32、en Thomas think other work?AUnbearableBExcitingCChallenging DUnforgettable31What can be the best title for the text?AA reporter sticking to the factsBA reporter challenging President KennedyCA reporter from an ordinary familyDA reporter for Washington Daily NewsDTeachers say the digital age has had

33、a good influence - and a not-so-good influence - on this generation of American teenagersMore than 2,000 teachers took an online surveyThree-quarters of the teachers said the Internet and digital search tools have had a mostly positive effect on their students research habits and skillsBut 64 percen

34、t said the technologies do more to distract（使 - - - -分心） students than to help them academically And 87 percent agreed that these technologies are creating an easily distracted generation with short attention spansThe Pew Internet Project did the survey with the National Writing ProjectJudy Buchanan

35、 is the vice director of the National Writing Project and a co-author of the reportMsBuchanan says digital research tools are helping students learn more and fasterTeachers really favor these tools because they are ways to make some of the learning exciting and engagingYoung people favor these tools

36、The goal is to really help them become creators of meaningful content, and not just sort of consumersBut one problem the survey found is that many students lack digital literacyThey trust too muck of the information they find on the InternetJudy says these students havent developed the skills to det

37、ermine the quality of online informationIts something that really has to be taught and paid attention toBecause in a world in which things happen quickly, you do need to step back, reflect and analyze the information you haveAnother problem is blamed on something that might not seem like a problem a

38、t all: being able to quickly find information onlineTeachers say the result is a reduction in the desire and ability of their students to work hard to find answersThey say students are overly dependent on search engines and do not make enough use of printed books or research librariesMany teachers a

39、re also concerned that the Internet makes it easy for students to copy work done by others instead of using their own abilities32The text mainly tells us_Aall the students use digital toolsBthe Internet is playing a key roleCteachers encourage using digital toolsDdigital tools bring about benefits a

40、nd problems33Which of the following best shows the structure of the text?34The underlined sentence in the third paragraph probably meansAstudents do not have the right digital toolsBstudents do not always have access to the InternetCstudents havent the ability to adjust themselvesDstudents cant judg

41、e online information properly35Some students dont tend to work hard becauseAthey can get answers on the Internet quicklyBprinted books and libraries around arent enoughCthe Internet cant make students concentrateDthey can copy each others work without being punished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

42、项为多余选项。（如果所用的答题卡没有E、F、G选项，则选E涂A、B，选F涂A、C，选G涂A、D）How do you stay true to yourself when youre surrounded by friends and/or family that have an opinion on everything you do? Its not easy! 36 Here are 4 tips which can help you live a dynamic life37 Stay true to yourself by listening to the only opinions

43、 that really matter - your own and those from people who believe in and encourage youDeep down you know yourself better than anybody elseDont fear people38 The reason most people dont take risks, or live on the edge is the fear of what others might think of themIf you want to live the life you truly

44、 deserve, you must give up the need to be liked by everybodyValue yourself and your choicesWhen you do, others will tooOwn the choices you make in your life 39 When you believe in yourself, in time, others will believe in you tooShow confidence in your choices, and what you stand for whether others

45、agree or notFocus on appreciationNo matter what the circumstances are, there is always something to be grateful forAll successful people ask, What am I grateful furl How can / improve my situation and use these tough times to inspire others 40 These steps, if applied, will help you transform your pe

46、ace of mind, lifestyle, andproductivityAFocus on your own talents and strengthsBNever let others opinions guide your choicesCTreat every person like they are importantDWhen you doubt yourself, others will doubt youEStay fearless in everything you will have to doFBe thankful to life and be helpful to

47、 others, and you I lead a successful lifeG However, there are great possibilities that you can lead the life you really want第三部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节完形填空（共20小题；每小题15分，满分30分）阅读下面的短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）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。Id gone from a tiny village school with a total of 60 students, to a

48、 huge school, with thousands of pupilsI was a little fish in a very big 41 . I lived too much of my first year 42 doing anything wrongI just decided to be the wallflower when it discussion and answering questions1 was always the one that 43 Class 44 didnt look the teacher in the eye 45 they asked me

49、 to answerI listened well, and 46 everything in, but I always liked to be a spectator（旁观者）Its hard not t0 47 what others may think of you when you are speaking in front of many 48 It did take long for me to feel teachers and make friends with classmatesSome people 49 with straight into a new learnin

50、g environmentSome people 50 straight into a new learning environment. 51 , most are nervous and feel they dont fit inIts completely 52 , so it should not be a worry to youBe 53 and you will adapt to the new schoolSchool life is 54 you make obitSome 55 it; some Ive it-But its only when you leave that

51、 you can really appreciate how school 56 you into the person you becomeIts so important to 57 yourself out of your comfort zoneIf youre shy, tell yourself you I raise your _ 58 at least once every lesson; if youre quick-minded, try to give other people a （n） 59 In time, you will41AclassBschool Clake

52、 Dhouse42Ain fear ofBin favor of Cin honor of Din danger of43Agot toBreferred to Cturned to Dcame to44Asharply Bpurposely Chopelessly Dsearchingly45Ain caseBso that Cthe moment Dsoon after46AwroteBbrought Ctook Dgot47AdoubtBapply Ccheck Dcare48AteachersBclassmates Cadults Dfriends49Aangry Bpopular C

53、disappointed Dcomfortable50AslideBfit Cchange Dturn51AThereforeBInstead CHowever DMeanwhile52Anormal Bstrange Cawkward Dinteresting53Aproud Bpractical Cprivate Dpositive54Awhat Bhow Cwhich Dwhen55Alike Bignore Caccept Dhate56AforcesBdevelops Cplaces Dteaches57Apush Btake Ckick Dremove58AvoiceBquesti

54、on Chand Dhead59Aanswer Bchance Chug Dsmile60Aforget Bforgive Crealize Dremember第II卷注意：将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。第三部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第二节（共10小题：每小题15分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。Christmas is no fun when youre poorTwenty years ago I was a young, 61 （struggle）,substitute（替补） teacher whose

55、calls into work had been fewMoney was tight, bills were due 62 my wife and I couldnt even afford to get Christmas gifts for each otherThe only gifts we could get for our children were a few soft toys that I had found 63 （sell）at half price in the supermarketI opened the door and brought in the gifts

56、 I 64 （hide） in our old cars trunkThen I handed 65 to my son and daughterI watched with a sad smile as they did their best to tear off the wrapping(包装） paperAs they pulled out their toys, though, I noticed their 66 lit up and they jumped up and downMy daughter 67 （happy） hugged her toy and then hugg

57、ed her Mom and me as wellI laughed as I watched my children play with their toys _ 68 _ hours, and Thanked God for the 69 _ （great） bifilar ever been givenTill today I still treasure 70 gift of pure love that my son and daughter gave me that day第四部分写作（共两节，满分35分）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

58、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，每句中最多有两赴，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（八），并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（）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。注意：1每处错误及其修改均限一词。2只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。When I was a child, I spent more than ten years learn the violinTherefore, I couldnt understand real musicAfter I graduat

59、ed at high school, a friend of mine suggested that we started to learn the guitar because we all thought it was cooll will never forget the day on that we went to buy guitars in the guitar store There I saw a guitar player playing the guitar, which I really enjoyedHe became my the first guitar teach

60、erIt took me such a long time choose a guitar among several wonderful modelNow the guitar is the most importantly part of my life and I practice it every day.第二节书面表达（满分25分）假如你是李华。你的两位朋友Tom与Peter几天前发生了争吵。3月9日是Peter生日，Tom想送他一个礼物来缓和关系，修复友情，特地发来邮件寻求你的建议。请你根据以下要点给Tom回一封邮件：1礼物选择：2你的理由；3其它和解建议。注意：1词数100左右：

61、2可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯：3开头和结尾己给出，不计入总词数。Dear Tom,Im glad to hear that you are considering making up with Peter_Best wishes,Li Hua2013-2014学年度山东省滕州市第二中学高三第一学期期末考英语试题参考答案语法填空：61struggling62so/and63sold64had hidden65them/the gifts66eyes/faces67happily68for69greatest70the短文改错When I was a child, I spent more th

62、an ten years learn the violin. Therefore, I couldntlearning Howeverunderstand “real music”. After I graduated at high school, a friend of mine suggested that wefromstarted to learn the guitar because we all thought it was cool. I will never forget the daystart bothon that we went to buy guitars in t

63、he guitar store. There I saw a guitar player playing thewhichguitar, which I really enjoyed. He became my the first guitar teacher. It took me sucha long timechoose a guitar among several wonderful model. Now the guitar is the mostto modelsimportantly part of my life and I practice it every day.impo

64、rtantOne possible versionDear Tom,Im glad to hear that you are considering making up with Peter. If I were you, I would consider a bike as a birthday present for him.As far as I know, Peter is always in poor health so he can take more exercise by riding a bike to build up his body. In the meanwhile,

65、 you can often go outing by bike together, which is helpful to rebuild your friendship. Besides, taking a bike is an environmentally-friendly means of transport. Its convenient for him to get around as well.Apart from giving him a gift, you can also adopt other means, such as travelling, seeing a mo

66、vie, having dinner and going shopping. No matter what you do, being sincere is the most important. I really hope that we can be good friends forever.Best wishes,Li Hua听力原文第一节Text 1W: You seem to have a lot of work to do at your office.M: Thats true, but the work is interesting. I dont mind extra hou

67、rs at all.Text 2W: Excuse me, could you tell me where the waiting room is, please?M：Sure. You just walk down this hallway. The waiting room is the second room on the right.Text 3M: Now you want to improve your English. If I were you, Id study for four hours every night.W: Thats easier said than done

68、. You see I havent got that much time to spare.Text 4M: Whats the quickest way to get there?W: If I were you, Id take a taxi.M: Can you tell me where the taxi stand is?W: You will find a taxi stand on the street corner.Text 5M: What time is it, May?W: Just a minute. Its ten to nine by my watch.M: Is

69、 it? I had no idea it was so late. I must be off now.W: Whats the hurry?M: I must catch the nine-thirty train.第二节Text 6M: Ive got two tickets for the concert tonight. Would you like to go with me?W: Yes, Id love to. When will it start?M: At seven oclock in the evening.W: May I call for you at six?M:

70、 Thatll be fine. Then well go there together.W: Good, just wait for me at home.Text 7M: Is anything wrong with your food this evening, Miss?W: Sorry to trouble you, but I dont think this fish is fresh. It actually tastes a bit off.M: Sorry, Miss. Ill replace it immediately.W: No, please dont do that

71、. Id just like to return it.M: Im sorry, Miss, but Im afraid we cant do that. But you may order something else instead. I would love to suggest the steak. Its the house speciality and quite tasty.W: OK, then please bring me the steak. Thank you.M: OK, Miss. I hope you enjoy the rest of your dinner.T

72、ext 8M: Hello, Miss Adrian. Im returning your phone call.W: Im glad that you could get back to me so fast.M: No problem, but what were you calling about?W: I needed to talk to you about your son, Tony.M: Is he messing up in school?W: He was acting up in class one day last week.M: What was he doing a

73、ctually?W: He wouldnt stop talking throughout the class.M: I dont know whats gotten into him.W: If you could, would you please talk to him?M: I will get right on that, and I am very sorry.W: I really appreciate your help.Text 9W: Hello, can I help you?M: Yes, you know, Id like to fly to Berlin, Germ

74、any, on the 13th of this month.W: Well, a moment please. Ill check the flights. And, what time will you come back?M: Let me see. I will attend a book fair to be held in Berlin, and the next two days a conference about education. Well, I havent decided when Im going to return. Oh, I hope Ill have the

75、 cheapest flight. By the way, how much does it cost to go there?W: Oh, its only $870. This is the cheapest.M: Its fine. Would you like to tell me when the flight leaves and arrives?W: No problem. Thats Flight BA975. It leaves Los Angeles at 11:00 in the morning, and arrives in Boston at 2:35 in the

76、afternoon. Then, youll have to change to Flight 301 at 4:10, and arrive in Berlin at 7:14 a.m. the next day.M: I think Ill take it. One more thing, I prefer to have a seat in the front and by the window, because I suffer from airsickness sometimes.W: Ill try to get it for you.Text 10Good morning, st

77、udents. My name is Mrs. Brown, and Im in charge of the school trip next week. Please take out your School Trip Permission Note so that you can fill it in. For insurance purpose, this note must be signed by your parents. First of all, fill in the name of your class. Everyone here is in 3A, arent you?

78、 And. were going to the Blue Mountains. The day when we leave is Monday, June 10th. The bus will leave from the front gate at 7:50 a.m. However, well use the side gate when we return.On the way there, well provide fruit on the bus, but you must bring your own lunch. While were on the trip, well be walking around a lot in some fairly rough country. Be very careful to wear strong shoes. Its very important that you look after your feet very well. Now does anyone have any questions to ask?