山东省青岛市青岛二中2015届高三英语上学期期末考试试题.doc

1、山东省青岛二中2015届高三上学期期末考试英语试卷第I卷第一部分：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）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。1. What will the boy do next?A. Finish his math homework. B. Clean his room.C. Help his mother in the backyard.2. What does the man thi

2、nk of himself? A. He deserves a free lunch. B. His salary is not high. C. He works hard.3. When will the party be held? A. On Friday. B. On Saturday. C. On Sunday.4. Where will the speakers meet? A. In the parking lot. B. Near the front desk. C. In the womans office.5. What will the man probably do

3、today? A. Have some guests over. B. Go shopping. C. Go to a post office第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）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、7题。6. Where does the conversation take place? A. In a drugstore. B. In th

4、e hospital. C. On the street.7. What will the man do next? A. Pick up something. B. Wait for someone. C. Go back home.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. Who is Dan the Bear? A. A fisherman. B. A singer. C. A dolphin trainer.9. What will the woman do before going to the bar? A. Go to the barbers. B. Buy some clothes.

5、 C. Perform onstage. 听第8段材料， 回答第10至12题。10. Who are the speakers? A. Students. B. Teachers. C. Clerks.11. How did the woman feel about her weekend? A. It was exciting. B. It was satisfying. C. It was boring.12. What did the man do on Saturday? A. He played sports. B. He visited someone. C. He watched

6、 movies.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. Where are the speakers? A. In a supermarket. B. In the mans house. C. In the womans house.14. What did the woman put on the calendar? A. The picture of the community. B. The schedule of community events. C. Interesting stories.15. What is the man worried about? A. Neighb

7、orhood safety. B. Shopping convenience. C. Schools in the community.16. Why will there be a party? A. To celebrate a festival. B. To welcome some new people. C. To celebrate a birthday.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What do we know about Deep Springs College?A. Its located in a college town.B. Its library is

8、 often crowded with students.C. Its school buildings are ancient.18. How many books are there in the library? A. 70000. B. 17000. C. 9000.19. What can teachers at the College expect? A. High salary. B. Peace and quiet. C. Modern facilities.20. What can students at Deep Springs do in their spare time

9、? A. Take a walk in the mountains. B. Go to the cinema. C. Watch TV.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, 并在题卡上将该项涂黑。AMother and I start our new life in America. In the morning we travel together to work. Rising at the crack of dawn, I love the adventure o

10、f tiptoeing around in the dark living room where we sleep, whispering to each other so as not to wake Aunt Celia and Uncle Martin in the bedroom, then leaving the house soundlessly and making our way to the subway station in semidarkness. By the time we reach Kings Highway, the rising day throws a m

11、ysterious light on the empty and quiet avenue ordinarily crowded with human traffic, and on the shuttered(有百叶窗的) storefronts and fruit stands now cozily(舒适的) wrapped in layers of canvas(帆布). There is a sense of mystery-a sense of power-in being here before the rest of the world awakensas if witnessi

12、ng the beginning of time.We love travelling together on the subway, Mother and I. Its fun to observe our fellow subway riders, exchange jokes in Hungarian, play guessing games as to their identities, their ages, and their jobs and make bets as to where theyd be getting off.In a couple of weeks Mothe

13、r becomes familiar with the train route, and she no longer allows me to accompany her. “But Ill miss the fun of travelling together in the morning,” I protest.“So will I. But it comes at a sacrifice. In order to accompany me, you must rise an hour earlier, losing an hours sleep. You need that extra

14、hour of sleep.” Mother is firm, and I have no choice but to comply and regretfully give up on our morning fun.“I hope youll have time to teach me English. Now that I have a job and travel alone on the subway, Ill need to improve my vocabulary. I dont want to depend on you every time I need to make a

15、 phone call in English, or want to take public transport.”“Okay, madam,” I agree in a happy, joking tone. “How about today? Lets have our first lesson this evening!”Every evening I ask Mother a lot of questions about vocabulary and grammar, and indeed in a couple of weeks she learns enough to do mar

16、keting on her own and travel freely by subway.21. Which detail from the text shows that the author is excited about her life in America?A. Her resistance to the growing independence of her mother.B. Her acceptance of why she can no longer accompany her mother.C. Her description of rising early to ri

17、de the subway with her mother.D. Her discipline to work on language lessons every day with her mother22. Which of the following describes the authors attitude towards her mother?A. Supportive. B. Disrespectful. C. Sympathetic. D. Angry.23. The text is most probably taken from _.A. a review of a book

18、 B. a book about ones life storyC. a travel magazine D. a handbook for foreigners.BWelcome to the world of multitasking-a place where the measure of a person is how many jobs they can perform at the same time. In fact, if experts are to be believed multitasking is a disastrous idea.One of the oppone

19、nts(反对者) of multitasking is Dr. Clifford Nass, a professor at Stanford University. “People who multitask frequently are less able to pay attention; they are worse at managing their memory,” he said. In his opinion, the loss that we get with multitasking is harmless in some situations, for example, p

20、art of doing business in the digital world; but you cant do serious work like writing, thinking or solving an important problem this way. You do worse even as you think youre doing better. All the time the research points to a simple fact: the brain cannot cope. When you stop midway through composin

21、g a report to check an email, you force your brain to stop and regroup. It is like pressing the pause button during a movie, meaning the film takes longer to watch.And according to Dr. Nass, the problems extend beyond the brain. Young people who frequently multitask are not as socially and emotional

22、ly healthy as those who dont. They just feel more emotionally satisfied and the feeling is so good and they are bound to desire it again. Todd Oppenheimer, a writer said, “Weve become a very short-term society and dont reward people for taking a lot of time on something.” He fears we may end up losi

23、ng the next generation of great thinkers. “Its really unfortunate because the long-term challenges of our world-environmental issues, financial issues-require people to think wisely about the long-term consequences of what they do. And its no coincidence that the kind of people who do think long-ter

24、m dont multitask. 24. According to Dr. Nass, multitasking _.A. contributes to memorizing various thingsB. may result in losing the next generation of great thinkersC. can be performed using digital toolsD. makes the performance emotionally affected only25. From the passage, we can tell _.A. we mista

25、kenly believe that were doing better by switching between tasksB. multitasking does harm to us in every areaC. for every task you add to your multitasking, you can finish your goal more quicklyD. the loss that we get with multitasking is harmless26. Which of the following is a multitasking addict? A

26、. You watch from start to finish without distraction when playing a DVD. B. You have your office desk covered with paperwork from various unfinished projects. C. You feel that when you try to do too much at once, the result always suffers. D. You turn your cell phone to silence when you are out to d

27、ine with friends.27. The author mainly wants to tell us _. A. it is more efficient to do things all in a mixed way B. it takes longer for us to become a great thinker C. we shouldnt be lazy if we want to accomplish many tasks D. the less you switch, the better you doCHeres a new warning from health

28、experts: Sitting is deadly.Scientists are increasingly warning that sitting for prolonged periods even if you also exercise regularly could be bad for your health. And it doesnt matter where the sitting takes place at the office, at school, in the car or before a computer or TV just the overall numb

29、er of hours it occurs. Several studies suggest people who spend most of their days sitting are more likely to be fat, have a heart attack or even die.In an editorial published this week in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, Elin Ekblom-Bak of the Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences sugg

30、ested that authorities rethink how they define physical activity to highlight the dangers of sitting.While health officials have issued guidelines recommending minimum (最少的) amounts of physical activity, they havent suggested people try to limit how much time they spend in a seated position.“After f

31、our hours of sitting, the body starts to send harmful signals,” Ekblom-Bak said. She explained that genes regulating (调节) the amount of glucose (葡萄糖) and fat in the body start to shut down.Even for people who exercise, spending long periods of time sitting at a desk is still harmful. Tim Armstrong,

32、a physical activity expert at the World Health Organization, said people who exercise every day but still spend a lot of time sitting might get more benefit if that exercise were spread across the day, rather than in a single bout (一回).Still, in a study published last year that tracked more than 17,

33、000 Canadians for about a dozen years, researchers found people who sat more had a higher death risk, whether or not they exercised.“We dont have enough evidence yet to say how much sitting is bad,” said Peter Katzmarzyk of the Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Baton Rouge, who led the Canadi

34、an study. “But it seems the more you can get up and interrupt this sedentary (坐着的) behavior, the better.”Figures from a U.S. survey in 2003-2004 found Americans spend more than half their time sitting, from working at their desks to sitting in carsExperts said more research is needed to figure out j

35、ust how much sitting is dangerous, and what might be possible to offset those effects.“People should keep exercising because that has a lot of benefits,” Ekblom-Bak said. “But when theyre in the office, they should try to interrupt sitting as often as possible,” she said.28. What is the best title f

36、or the text?A. Not Sitting Too Much While WorkingB. How To Avoid Sitting Too MuchC. Sitting Too Much Could Be Deadly D. More And More People Sit Too Much29. According to the research, _.A. the more time you spend in exercising in a single bout, the healthier you will beB. those who often sit too muc

37、h are sure to grow fat or suffer from a heart attackC. regular exercise is effective to get rid of the side effect of sitting too muchD. you had better not sit for more than four hours in a single bout 30. How does the danger of sitting too much affect the human body?A. It causes the genes to fail t

38、o balance the glucose and fat in the body.B. It increases glucose and fat in the body.C. It makes a person unable to exercise long enough in a day.D. It results in death.31. The underlined word “offset” in paragraph 10 probably means _.A. improve B. balance C. ignore D. achieveDLondon isnt for every

39、one. Some promising students ignore it as an option. However, others jump at the chance without proper consideration. Student life in London is very different from campus life elsewhere.The main issue for most students in deciding whether to study in the city is their sense of how much it will cost

40、to live in the capital. It must be acknowledged that rental prices are the highest in the country, and students should be prepared for this even with the extra loan to offer. If you do your homework, then that is where the extra costs end.If you keep your eyes open, student discounts are everywhere

41、and many nightclubs run student nights during the week, with student unions ensuring expensive nightlife is never an issue. And if you feel like earning a bit of extra money, generally, part-time work is pretty easy to come by.The transport network is good and generally affordable, especially with t

42、he Student Oyster photos-card, but the density of London means most journeys are possible on foot, and 24-hour buses ensure a night out that rarely requires a taxi.A final benefit of the city for students, which is seldom considered by most until they actually arrive, is the power of London to conne

43、ct people. Londons status as a world city means employers, including banks such as HSBC, media companies Like BSkyB, publishers such as Penguin and every kind of business in-between, choose to locate their headquarters in London.Many of these employers provide opportunities such as networking events

44、 and interview training, which are often advertised through London universities themselves, while internships, work experience and graduate schemes are all available within the city.Of course when it comes down to personal preference, London is just one city on a long list of options, but before dec

45、iding, prospective students should try hard to find out the true reality in terms of the costs and benefits to them personally.32. Some students dont choose London because _. A. they have no way to get the extra loan B. they dislike doing their housework C. London witnesses higher rents D. London is

46、 the capital of Great Britain33. To help out with your expense in London, you can _. A. join a lot of student unions B. do part-time jobs in your spare time C. stop yourself going to nightclubs D. find a flat with a lower rent34. Before getting to London, most students usually fail to notice _. A. s

47、o many large companies are located in London B. 24-hour buses can provide great convenience for them C. there live too many world-famous men and women D. the transport network is generally the most affordable35. Which of the following is the best title for the passage? A. Disadvantages of Studying i

48、n London B. High Rental Prices in London C. Choices to Be Avoided by Students D. Benefits of Studying in London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。选项中有两项为多余选项。注：36至40题请在答题卡上涂A!Choosing a college major is one of the most important choices you can make about your education and future car

49、eer. 36 . What you study in school often determines what career opportunities you will have when you graduate.There are a number of steps you can take before making a final decision. 37 . If you enjoy marine life, for instance, you should consider a marine biology major. If you love star-gazing, con

50、sider becoming an astronomer.Next, consider the academic subjects in which you excel(优秀). If youre not strong in math you might be better off not choosing engineering. 38 . Compare the list of your interests with the list of your talents and see which fields overlap(交叉).Once youve established a list

51、 of potential career fields, research them further to determine which college majors are most proper. 39 . If you struggle with these steps, consider looking for outside help.Choosing a college major you will enjoy is important. You might find college life to be less stressful if you enjoy your clas

52、ses. 40 . Perhaps most importantly, choosing the correct major may improve your overall happiness and quality of life.A. Then you can get an idea for what courses youll need to takeB. Your teacher is there to help with just this sort of dilemma.C. It may even be more important than where you attend

53、college.D. You might also avoid the unpleasantness that comes with changing your major.E. Your future career choices may rely heavily on what you study in college.F. If you are good at English you might choose to become an author or a journalist.G. Begin by making a list of your personal interests a

54、nd careers which correspond with them.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1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填人空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Our children grew up on jelly(果酱) sandwiches. Even my husband and I sometimes have one late at night with a glass of milk.I wasnt the jelly maker in this

55、 41 . My mother-in-law was. The only contribution I made to the jelly making was to 42 baby food jars, which my mother-in-law would 43 with the tasty gel(凝胶) and send back home with us. For the past 22 years, 44 I wanted to make a jelly sandwich, all I had to do was 45 one of those little jars of je

56、lly. Jelly making was just a way of life for my mother-in-law. She always followed the same 46 - from picking the fruit to setting the 47 jelly on the homemade shelves.My mother-in-law passed away last December. Among the things in the house to be 48 by her children were the 49 canned goods. Each of

57、 her children chose from the many jars of tomato juice, green beans and jelly. When my husband 50 his jars home, we carefully put them away in our kitchen.The other day I reached the 51 for some jelly, and there it was. Sitting all alone on the far side of the shelf was a small jar. The lid was rust

58、y. As I picked up the jar, I suddenly realized something that I had 52 to see earlier. Yes, this was the 53 jar we would ever have from the patient, 54 hands of my mother-in-law. It seemed like such a 55 thing, and most days it was something that was taken for granted. But today it seemed a valuable

59、 56 . I put the jelly back on the shelf.We have many things that 57 belonged to my mother-in-law. These are the kinds of things that we expect to pass on to our children. But Im just not 58 to give up this last jelly jar, and all the 59 its presence allows me to hold onto. The jar of jelly wont keep

60、 that 60 . It will either have to be eaten or thrown out but not today.41.A. marketB. villageC. family D. group42. A. save B. throwC. chooseD. paint43. A. fillB. cover C. provide D. decorate44.A. before B. wheneverC. though D. since45. A. turn onB take upC. pick out D. reach for46. A. exampleB. rout

61、ineC. dream D. rule47. A. mixedB. finishedC. changedD. boiled48. A. destroyedB. movedC. donatedD. divided49. A. tasty B. expensiveC. commonD. suitable50.A. left B. packedC. sentD. brought51.A. kitchen B. hallC. marketD. store52.A. forgottenB. expressedC. consideredD. failed53.A. large B. particularC

62、. deliciousD. last54.A. poor B. painfulC. lovingD. shaking55.A. small B. newC. strangeD. good56.A. experience B. treasureC. opportunityD. prize57.A. already B. onceC. onlyD. still58.A. afraidB. eager C. ready D. upset59.A. lessonsB. memoriesC. effortsD. feelings60.A. safeB. lightC. softD. long第II卷第三

63、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1.5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。Nowadays, millions of lonely singles are going online instead. The World Wide Web is quickly becoming 61 worlds most popular matchmaker. Singles are flooding to the Internet 62 (main) because their busy lifestyles lea

64、ve them little time 63 (look) for a significant other. Using dating sites is quick and convenient. Many singles say the regular dating 64 (lead) them from one bad experience to 65 and are ready to try something else. Dating sites also make it easy to avoid someone 66 you are not 67 (interest) in. In

65、 the real world, 68 , ignoring someone you dont like can be difficult. Despite all the 69 , online dating also presents its own set of problems. People arent always those who they declare to be in their online 70 (describe). Safety is another concern. You are just likely to find a criminal online as

66、 your Mr. or Miss Right.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处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误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仅限一词；2只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。Although all the students seem very happil

67、y at our school, as far as we concerned, the buildings would be more beautiful if the school could be decorated. We students thought the school looks like a desert and the concrete walls like the grey sky in a rainy day. We would be much happier and are able to study well if the walls of the school

68、could be decorated with posters, photos and paintings, that could certainly broaden our horizons. Original art work are too expensive, but unless we buy art posters, the cost will be low. Using only a little money, it can make our school a nicer place.第二节 书面表达（满分25分）寒假将至，学生外出时可能出现的安全问题受到了广泛关注。请你写一篇演

69、讲稿，呼吁同学们外出时注意个人安全，文章内容需包括：1. 说明外出时可能出现的安全问题； 2. 提出建议（至少两条）。要求：1. 字数100左右; 2. 适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 答案听力1-5 ACBCA 6-10 CBBAA 11-15 CABBA 16-20 BCBBA阅读 21-23. CAB 24-27. CABD 28-31. CDAB 32-35 CBAD 七选五36-40 CGFAD 完形41-45 C A A B D 46-50 B B D A D 51-55 A D D C A 56-60 B B C B D短文填空61. the 62. mainly 63. to look 64. has led/leads/has been leading 65. another 66. who/whom/that 67. interested68. however 69. advantages/benefits 70. descriptions/description短文改错71. happily改为happy72. we后加are73. thought改为think74. in改为on75. are改为be或删去76. well改为better77. that改为which78. work改为works79. unless改为if80. it改为we