北京市西城区2013届高三上学期期中考试英语试题（无答案）.doc

1、高考资源网（） 您身边的高考专家2012-2013学年度英语高三（上）期中试题2012.11试卷满分： 150分 考试时间：120分钟考生须知1.本试卷共7页，分为两个部分。第一部分为选择题，65个小题，共97.5分；第二部分为非选择题，共52.5分。2.第一部分选择题答案必须用2B铅笔填涂在答题卡上，第二部分非选择题答案必须用黑色字迹的签字笔书写在答题纸上。第一部分：听力理解（共三节，30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，共7.5分）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你将有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对

2、话你将听一遍。1. What is Ann doing?A. She is counting the money.B. She is counting the days.C. She cannot go home.2. What does the woman mean?A. The man has had better shape now.B. The man paid a lot to work in the gym.C. The man has been working too hard.3. Where does this conversation most likely take pl

3、ace?A. In a bank.B. In a restaurant.C. In a hospital.4. What does the woman advise the man to do? A. Have his secretary make his reservation.B. Make his reservation by himself.C. Go to the conference with his secretary.5. How much would the woman pay for the tickets altogether?A. $10.B. $15. C. $30.

4、第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）听下面4段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有5秒钟的时间阅读每小题。听完后，每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白你将听两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。6. Who is visiting the woman for the weekend? A. Her brother. B. Her student. C. Her teacher.7. How does the woman know Ann? A. She has just been introduced

5、to her.B. She has taken piano lessons from her.C. They have met at a party before.听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。8. Where does the woman work?A. At a university. B. At a TV station. C. At a newspaper office.9. Why is the man applying for this position?A. He needs a well-paid position.B. He has recently lost another

6、 job.C. He wants some working experience.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. What is the speaker talking about in the news?A. The no-smoking law.B. A city in the U.S.C. Smoking and heart attack.11. What does the doctor think of the no-smoking law?A. It makes no sense.B. Its good for the public.C. Its not popular i

7、n the U.S. 12. How many people suffered from heart attack before the law was passed?A. Nearly three hundred.B. A little more than two hundred.C. Nearly four hundred. 听第9段材料，回答第13至15题。13. What do you think “DISCOVERIES” is?A. It is the name of a book.B. It is the name of a magazine.C. It is the name

8、of a newspaper.14. Why did the man spend ten days in prison?A. He was caught stealing.B. He reported on prisons.C. He wrote adventure reports.15. Whats the effect of his articles?A. People got excited and angry with the prisons.B. He learned a good lesson.C. Prisoners are now better treated.第二部分：知识运

9、用（共两节，45分）第一节 单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，共15分）从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。16. Its generally believed that children growing up in _ large family are more likely to develop the ability to get on well with_ others. A. / ; theB. a; / C. the; theD. a; the 17. - Lily seems very sad about what you

10、told her just now. - Im really sorry for that, but I _ to hurt her.A. dont mean B. wont mean C. didnt mean D. hadnt meant18. Two years after her parents died, the poor girl had adapted_ living by herself.A. toB. with C. at D. for 19. - I have won the English Speech Contest and can have a trip to Bei

11、jing for free.- Congratulations! You _ worked very hard preparing for the contest.A. must B. should C. must have D. should have20. _ worried the mother most was that her son spent too much time playing computer games.A. ThisB. ThatC. itD. What21. He never expected that he would have so much trouble

12、in _with his American colleagues because of his poor oral English. A. communicating B. communicated C. to communicate D. communicate22. Due to the climate change, a large number of trees _ dead in the past few months.A. were found B. was found C. has been foundD. have been found23. If you_ your pare

13、nts advice, you would not have made such a mistake.A. had taken B. took C. have taken D. would take 24. The question_ you should take this medicine should be decided by your family doctor. A. whyB. whether C. if D. that25. We were swimming in the lake _ suddenly the storm started. A. whenB. while C.

14、 until D. before26. _ is said in the file, anyone breaks the rule will be fired immediately.A. It B. As C. that D. which27. As an experienced teacher, she knows very well how to _ her teaching methods to the needs of some slower children. A. recommend B. distribute C. adjust D. reflect28. The old pa

15、rents did all _they could to help their only son buy an apartment in that city. A. which B. thatC.how D. what29. Little _ that the teacher was staring at him in anger, so he just continued reading a cartoon book.A. the boy realizedB. the boy didnt realize C. didnt the boy realizeD. did the boy reali

16、ze 30. The teacher asked the monitor to help her to_ the exam papers to each student in the classroom.A. take out B. put out C. hand out D. work out第二节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，共30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Around twenty years ago, I was going through hard times. I could not find

17、 _31_work and I found this especially difficult as I had a lot of experience and a Master degree in a certain _32_.To my _33_ I was driving a school bus to make ends meet and living with friends as I had lost my _34_. I had been through five _35_ with a company and one day they called to say I didnt

18、 get the job. My _36_ was really hard to bear.Later that afternoon, while doing my rounds through a quiet suburban neighborhood I had an inner _37_ like a scream arise from deep inside me, “Why has my life become so _38_?”Immediately after this internal scream I was _39_ the bus over to drop off a l

19、ittle girl when she _40_ me an earring, saying I should keep it in case somebody claimed it. The earring was _41_ metal, saying “BE HAPPY”.At first I got angry yeah, yeah, I thought. Then it _42_ me. I had been putting all of my _43_ into what was wrong with my life rather than what was right! I dec

20、ided then and there to make a _44_ of 50 things I appreciated.It was hard in the beginning, and then it got easier. One day I decided to increase it up to 75. That night there was a _45_ from a manager at a large hospital since I had once _46_ for a job to teach a course on stress management. She as

21、ked me if I would do a one-day seminar (研讨会) for 200 hospital workers. I said yes and got the _47_. My day with the hospital workers went very well. I got a standing welcome and many more days of work. To this day I know that it was because I changed my _48_ to gratitude(感恩).I spent the next year co

22、nducting training workshop all around the Seattle area and decided to_49_ everything.“The only attitude is gratitude” has been my motto for years now and yes, it completely _50_ my life.31. A. important B. temporary C. interesting D. satisfying32. A. collegeB. fieldC. positionD. situation33. A. joyB

23、. angerC. shameD. surprise34. A. apartmentB. fortuneC. connectionD. confidence35. A. programsB. activitiesC. interviewsD. tasks36. A. pressureB. lonelinessC. fearD. disappointment37. A. calmB. strengthC. balanceD. wave38. A. specialB. hardC. uniqueD. stable39. A. fixingB. pushingC. pullingD. watchin

24、g40. A. showedB. boughtC. sentD. handed41. A. destroyedB. shapedC. coatedD. stamped42. A. inspiredB. impressedC. hitD. amazed43. A. savingsB. energiesC. chancesD. policies44. A. jokeB. correctionC. suggestionD. list45. A. promiseB. callC. speechD. demand46. A. appliedB. reachedC. caredD. paid47. A.

25、wageB. instructionC. sympathyD. job48. A. behaviorB. methodC. attitudeD. reply49. A. tolerateB. evaluateC. acceptD. risk50. A. changedB. savedC. disturbedD. created第三部分：阅读理解（共两节，40分）第一节(共15小题；每小题2分，共30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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AAspirin is one of the safest and most effective dru

26、gs invented by man. This most popular medicine in the world today is an effective pain reliever. Its bad effects are relatively mild. It is also cheap.For millions of people suffering from arthritis(关节炎), it is the only thing that works. Aspirin, in short, is truly the 20th century wonder drug. It i

27、s also the second largest drug to kill oneself and is the leading cause of poisoning among children. It has side effects that, although relatively mild, are largely unrecognized among users.Although aspirin was first sold by a German company in 1899, it has been around much longer than that. Hippocr

28、ates, in ancient Greece, understood the medical value of tree barks and leaves which today are known to contain a chemical found in aspirin. During the 19th century, there was a great deal of experimentation in Europe with this chemical, and it led to the introduction of aspirin. By 1915, aspirin ta

29、blets were available in the United States.A small quantity of aspirin relieves pain and inflammation(发炎). It also reduces fever by affecting some of the bodys reactions. Aspirin may cause your stomach uncomfortable. The best way is to chew the tablets before swallowing them with water, but few peopl

30、e can stand the bitter taste. Some people suggest crushing(捣碎) the tablets in milk or orange juice.51. According to this passage, _ may not be the right way to take aspirin.A. chewing the tablets B. swallowing the crushed tabletsC. crushing the tablets in milk D. putting the tablets in dishes52. The

31、 third paragraph describes the _ of aspirin.A. uses B. history C. effects D. value53. A good title for this passage would be _.A. Why to Take AspirinB. How to Take AspirinC. Aspirin, the Unknown Side EffectsD. Aspirin, the Most Popular MedicineBVolunteeringYouve seen news reports about people who ne

32、ed assistance after a natural disaster, or TV programmes about how lonely and isolated older people can get. Maybe youve walked past people who are living on the streets.So what can you do about any of those things, you ask? The answer: you can volunteer.Volunteering gives you an opportunity to chan

33、ge peoples lives, including your own. Helping others in need is such an important part of life. So how do you go about it?Find Whats Right for YouVolunteering isnt like school: instead of having the choices made for you about where to go and what subjects to learn, youve got to pick. You can choose

34、what really interests you and who or what is most deserving of your time.Find What Fits Your ScheduleAfter youve discovered what interests you, decide how much time you want to spend and what fits into your schedule.Expand Your MindVolunteering is a great way to learn new skills from working as part

35、 of a team to setting and reaching goals. It gives you a chance to discover what kinds of things youre best at and enjoy the most. Volunteering can provide you with a sense of responsibility because people really depend on you. And it can help you develop a new understanding of people who are differ

36、ent from you people with disabilities, people in financial problems, sick kids, or the elderly.Feel GoodVolunteering helps people feel they make a difference that they do have the power to change things for the better. When people depend on you, it can change the way you look at yourself. You can fe

37、el proud of what youve achieved. Volunteering is also a great way to get a perspective on your own life.54. According to this passage, volunteering is a way to _.A. discover what is interesting B. make others depend on youC. change things for the betterD. improve your skills55. From the passage we l

38、earn that _.A. we can find places to volunteer by watching TVB. doing something for others is a way to change the worldC. only by helping others can we really see ourselves clearlyD. if you dont have any money to donate, you should volunteer to work56. Which of the effects of volunteering is NOT men

39、tioned?A. Finding out what you enjoy doing.B. Helping bring good fortune to the elderly.C. Giving the volunteer a sense of responsibility.D. Developing understanding of people different from you.57. The underlined word “perspective” in the last sentence probably means “_”.A. mental outlook B. each c

40、hange C. first sight D. great depthCWe find that bright children are rarely held back by mix-ability teaching. On the contrary, both their knowledge and experience are enriched. We feel that there are many disadvantages in streaming pupils. It does not take into account the fact that children develo

41、p at different rates. It can have a bad effect on both the bright and the not-so-bright child. After all, it can be quite discouraging to be at the bottom of the top grade!Besides, it is rather unusual to grade pupils just according to their intellectual ability. This is only one aspect of their tot

42、al personality. We are concerned to develop the abilities of all our pupils to the full, not just their academic ability. We also value personal qualities and social skills, and we find that mixed ability teaching contributes to all these aspects of learning.In our classrooms, we work in various way

43、s. The pupils often work in groups: this gives them the opportunity to learn to co-operate, to share, and to develop leadership skills. They also learn how to deal with personal problems as well as learning how to think, to make decisions, to analyze and evaluate, and to communicate effectively. The

44、 pupils learn from each other as well as from the teacher. Sometimes the pupils work in pairs; sometimes they work on individual tasks and assignments, and they can do this at their own speed. They also have some formal class teaching when this is proper. We encourage our pupils to use the library,

45、and we teach them the skills they need in order to do this efficiently. And advanced pupil can do advanced work. It doesnt matter what age the child is. We expect our pupils to do their best, not their least, and we give them every encouragement to obtain this goal.58. By “held back” (the underlined

46、 part of the first sentence) the author means “_”.A. drawn to their studiesB. prevented from advancingC. made to remain in the same classD. forced to study in the lower class59. The author argues that a teachers chief concern should be the development of the pupils _.A. total personalityB. intellect

47、ual abilityC. personal qualitiesD. communicative skills60. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the third paragraph?A. Pupils also learn to develop their reasoning abilities.B. Pupils also learn how to participate in teaching activities.C. Group work gives pupils the opportunity to learn to wo

48、rk together with others.D. Group work provides pupils with the opportunity to learn to be good organizers.61. The authors purpose of writing this passage is to _.A. offer advice on the proper use of the libraryB. recommend pair work and group work for classroom activitiesC. argue for teaching bright

49、 and not-so-bright pupils in the same classD. emphasize the importance of proper formal classroom teachingDThis is the age of the quick action. We have instant satisfaction, fast food, speed reading, mobile phones; even the stress management books have titles like “Stress Management in 60 Seconds”.C

50、anadian Classics Professor Margaret Visser points out that we have “no time” is one of the most fixed concepts of Western culture. Visser says that “no time” is used as an excuse and also as a spur (激励); it both inspires us and limits us, just as a concept such as “honour” did for the ancient Greeks

51、. According to Visser, the feeling that Westerners have “no time” is abstract, quantitative, amoral, unarguable pressure on each person as an individual. At the same time the “no time” excuse escapes blames by claiming to be a condition created entirely out of our good fortune.Life offers “so many p

52、leasures, so many choices”.The fact that women now work outside the home has contributed to the “no time” trend. But more important, Visser says, is the fact that feeling rushed has become an important part of our economy. Marketing of “time-saving” products causes people to buy more and work longer

53、. So we eat out or buy prepared food to save time. The fax-it-to-my-car technology only contributes to the constant hurry. In our rushed and tired state, even the obligation (义务) to sit down to a casual meal with family seems like a pressure. In comparison with the decision to act on a sudden whim (

54、一时的兴致) to consume a microwave mug of soup, the act of eating together and not getting up from the table until everyone else has finished seems an unbelievably time-consuming event. Being in ones own personal hurry in the West is somehow “free and preferable”.62. The underlined word “it” in the secon

55、d paragraph refers to “_”.A. excuse B. concept C. spur D. professor63. The following things have led to the “no time” trend in the West according to the passage EXCEPT that _.A. feeling rushed has become an important part of our economyB. people now prefer to be in their own personal hurryC. women n

56、ow work outside the homeD. people are rushed and tired64. Which of the following doesnt contribute to feeling rushed? A. Eating together and not getting up until everybody has finished.B. Making of time-saving products. C. The fax-it-to-my-car technology. D. Longer working hours.65. We can learn fro

57、m the passage that “no time” trend _. A. has caused heart diseases and mental problems B. is not harmful if you have no control of eventsC. is very desirable to the individualD. puts pressure on the individual第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，共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。（请将答案写在答题纸上）How to Improve You

58、r Role as a Team PlayerPeople in the workplace, regardless of their level of professional experience, need to be team players. So when considering if you are truly a team player, you should consider the following.Know Your Role in the OfficeDo you know what your role in the office is? Do others come

59、 to you for help? If so, then a leadership role is a good one to take. You also need to consider whether you have leadership characteristics. 66 Dont get so caught up in your work description that you forget who you are.Learn the Roles of Others on Your TeamMany offices have teams. 67 Do you know th

60、e responsibilities of the other people on your team? Even if you arent the team leader its best to have an idea of who does what on your team so that you know who to go to for help, or with suggestions to help them when you have useful information.Get Along Well with Others 68 Some people are team l

61、eaders and others are members of teams. There are also members of your office that supervise(监督) your team but are not part of your team itself. It is best to develop good relationships with all these people in your office. You do not have to be “best friends” with everyone in your office. What you

62、need to do is have a good working relationship with as many people in your office as possible.69_Problems will come up even in the friendliest offices. How do you deal with it when there is disagreement? Make sure you are focusing on the problem and not making it a personal issue. It is just an idea

63、 of your team member that you disagree with, not the person that created it. Even if you criticize an idea at some point, make sure you explain that you value their opinions and help.Be a Good ListenerOne of the biggest roles in being a team player in your office is listening. Make sure you understa

64、nd what is going on before you make suggestions or perform a task. 70 In the end, as a team member your goal should be to make sure your team does the best job possible for the task at hand.A. Deal with disagreementB. Never do the work aloneC. There are many roles in teams for team players.D. If you

65、 have questions about the task, ask them before you begin.E. There are groups of people that all have different work to do to reach one goal.F. Your personality characteristics play a strong part in determining your role in the office.G. Youd better try to get along well with all your team members a

66、nd gain their trust and respect. 1._ 2. _ 3. _ 4. _ 5. _听力理解第三节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，共7.5分）听下面一段对话，完成第16题至20题，每小题仅填写一个词或一组数字。听对话前，你将有20秒钟的时间阅读试题，听完后你将有60秒钟的作答时间。这段对话你将听两遍。请将答案写在答题纸上。Flight-BookingStarting CityLos AngelesDestinationBerlin, 1 Kind of ticketOne-way ticketDetails of the trip1. Price of the tick

67、et: $ 2 2. 2 days for a conference about 3 3. Change flights in Boston4. Prefer a seat by the 4 Possible troubleThe man is 5 sometimes on the plane.1. _ 2._ 3._ 4._ 5._第四部分： 翻译句子（共5小题，每题3分,满分15分）1为了查找他需要的信息，他不得不翻阅整本书。_2. 在我空闲的时候我最想做的事情就是读书。_3. 他被叫在全班面前表演弹奏钢琴，这使得他很紧张。_4. 很显然Tom的英语学习已经取得了很大的进步。_5. 当我遇

68、到困难时，我最好的朋友总是给我提供一些关于如何应对的建议。_ 第五部分：书面表达：情景作文（20分）假设你是红星中学高三一班的学生李华，近日你班同学参加了世界自然基金会WWF组办的“我为哥本哈根减斤碳”活动, 大家开始在日常生活中减少能源、纸张的消耗。请根据以下四幅图提供的信息，给某英文杂志写一篇以“Low-carbon Living”为题的英文稿件，介绍你们参加此次活动第一天的具体做法。注意：1. 信的开头已为你写好。 2. 词数不少于60。Recently, my classmates and I participated in the activity of Low-Carbon Living organized by the WWF. On the first day,_.版权所有：高考资源网()高考资源网版权所有 侵权必究