河南省名校2015届高三上学期期中考试英语试题WORD版含答案.doc

1、英语第一部分 听力（略）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。AWhen I was 11, I threw a glance into Dads lunch box and made the unexpected discovery that my mother still showed her love towards my father. The evidence, a napkin resting on top of the sandwiche

2、s packed in wax paper, was certain “Love you!” she had written on the napkin. “ Meat loaf for supper!”Mom penned all kinds of messages to Dad on those paper napkins, and he saved a whole pile of them. What embarrassed me as a kid has become a precious memory of my parents.It also started my own bran

3、d of lunch box notes. When my kids were young, Id glue little drawings on their lunches. Lots of sketches(素描) of our dog, Max, along with smiling flowers. When they were teenagers, Id copy words of wisdom from great people, Einstein, for example, or Bruce Springsteen. Then, my kids grew up making th

4、eir own handwritten notes. And my husband writes me love notes on recycled paper, because hes all about being green.Friends who know about my lunch box notes eagerly share stories of their own family traditions. So many focus on food. Mauras mom always drew hearts on the shells of hard-boiled eggs.

5、Melinda wrote messages on her kids bananas.Were into the third generation of lunch box notes in our home. Whenever my 3-year-old grandson, Clayton, spends the night, he knows his lunch is going to have a napkin note from Grandma in the morning. Last week, I drew a picture of me, waving widely and sh

6、outing his name. He took one look at it and screamed, “ Wheres Grandpa?” I added a man in a clean shirt. “ You forgot his tie,” he said. I quickly drew a line of stripes(条纹) down the front of the shirt. Clayton smiled. “Grandpa,” he whispered, running his fingers across the napkin. “Its you!”21. Whe

7、n the author first saw Dads lunch box notes, she felt _.A. moved B. awkward C. proud D. nervous22. What did the author put in the lunch boxes when her kids were in their teens?A. Words of love. B. Pictures of flowers. C. Drawings of their favorite animals. D. Famous words of wisdom23. It can be infe

8、rred that _.A. the authors grandson likes drawing pictures on napkins. B. the authors children dislike making lunch box notes. C. the authors husband is an environmentalist. D. the authors friends all had their brand of lunch box notes.24. Whats the best title for the text? A. Old generations way of

9、 expressing love. B. Different brands of lunch box notes. C. Lunches packed with love. D. Some interesting family traditions.BLiving near the beach may come with an extra perk (利益): better health. A new study analyzed information from more than 48 million people in England and found that the nearer

10、they lived to the coast, the more likely people were to report good health within the past year.Living near the coast may be associated with better health because the seaside environment reduces stress, the researchers said. They pointed to another British study that found that people who took trips

11、 to the coast experienced more feelings of calmness and relaxation than those who visited urban parks or the countryside.The difference from living near the coast was relatively small. But a small effect, when applied to an entire population, can have a substantial impact on public health, said stud

12、y researcher Ben Wheeler of Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry in Exeter, England.However, its too soon to advise people to hit the beach to improve health, Wheeler said. The study only found an association, not a cause-effect link, and its possible that other factors could explain the resu

13、lts. For instance, it could be that people who are wealthier, and therefore healthier, are more able to move to desired locations such as the coast, Wheeler said, a phenomenon known as the migrant effect. But the study did find that the association between coastal living and better health was strong

14、est for those living in the poorest areas, which perhaps indicates that wealth cannot explain the results, Wheeler said.Because the study looked at only Englandan island country in which everyone lives within 72 miles of the coastits not clear whether the findings would apply to other populations. F

15、ar from England, a health expert not involved in the study said that while the British research certainly doesnt prove that peoples health and the place they live are linked, its possible that proximity to the seas does something for our bodies.If future studies confirm the results, the next step wo

16、uld be to find out it is what coastal environments that can benefit health. Wheeler said it may then be possible to bring those benefits to people living in other areas, through virtual environments, for instance.25. We can conclude from the passage that _.A. people are encouraged to move to the coa

17、st B. people living near the sea may be healthier. C. people pay increasingly attention to health D. people are worried about residential environment26. According to the researchers, living near the sea _. A. doesnt nearly affect the British population B. can cure some difficult diseases in a way C.

18、 can help get over ones stress D. means freeing from sadness or troubles27. What Ben Wheeler said means _. A. the British public health is decreasing B. concrete evidence favors life near the sea C. wealthier people are likely to be healthier D. exact reasons are proposed for further research28. Wha

19、t does the underlined word “proximity” in the passage mean? A. being close B. being distantC. being similarD. being oppositeCAs we know, Julian Beever is an international well-known sidewalk chalk artist whose drawings have appeared on the streets of London, Buenos Aires, Paris, New York, and countl

20、ess other cities around the world. Beever creates drawings that look completely three- dimensional when seen from the correct angle.Now, in his book, Pavement chalk artist: The three-dimensional drawings of Julian Beever, the artist shares some of his most fascinating and humorous pieces, Here are a

21、 few examples youll find in the book.Philadelphia eagleIn Pennsylvania, Beever created “Philadelphia eagle ”a huge drawing with an eagle landing successfully on an American national flag.Meeting Mr. Frog“Meeting Mr. Frog” was created in Salamanca, Spain, and is about a realistic-looking frog sitting

22、 on a Lily pad.Swimming pool in the high streetMy personal favorite is “Swimming pool in the high street” from Brussels, which is about a woman relaxing in a swimming pool-a swimming pool sunk into the middle of the street, that is!Along with an introduction about his background, Beever includes a d

23、escription of the techniques he used and the challenges he overcame with every drawing. He shares information about his time at home in the UK. and abroad; there is a fun story to back up each piece of art.Beevers artwork is truly jaw drooping. Youre sure to spend ages turning the leaves back and fo

24、rth, surprised at how one man can create what looks like a three-dimensional design on a flat surface with just a bit of chalk. From animals to superheroes to famous buildings, the paintings are a wonder to lay eyes on.Payment chalk artist: The three-dimensional drawings of Julian Beever is surely w

25、orth a look. And another look. This 112-page hardcover book is available now from Firefly Books at a list price of $ 29.9529. What do we know about the book mentioned in the text?A. It has a paper cover. B. It hasnt been published.C. It includes some drawing techniques. D. Its a biography of Julian

26、Beever.30. What does the underlined part “ jaw dropping” most probably mean?A. Romantic. B. Amazing. C. Frightening D. Depressing.31. We can infer that the text is _.A. a book review. B. a description of street art.C. an advertisement for a new book. D. an introduction to an artist.DPeople are being

27、 lured (引诱) onto Facebook with the promise of a fun, free service without realizing theyre paying for it by giving up large amounts of personal information. Facebook then attempts to make money by selling their data to advertisers that want to send targeted messages.Most Facebook users dont realize

28、this is happening. Even if they know what the company is up to, they still have no idea what theyre paying for Facebook because people dont really know what their personal data is worth.The biggest problem, however, is that the company keeps changing the rules. Early on, you keep everything private.

29、 That was the great thing about facebook you could create your own little private network. Last year, the company changed its privacy rules so that many things your city, your photo, your friends nameswere set, by default (默认) to be shared with everyone on the Internet.According to Facebooks vice-pr

30、esident Elliot Schrage, the company is simply making changes to improve its service, and if people dont share information, they have a “less satisfying experience”.Some critics think this is more about Facebook looking to make more money. Its original business model, which involved selling ads and p

31、utting them at the side of the page, totally failed.Who wants to look at ads when theyre online connecting with their friends?The privacy issue has already landed Facebook in hot water in Washington. In April, Senator(议员) Charles Schumer called on Facebook to change its privacy policy. He also urged

32、 the Federal Trade Commission to set guidelines for social-networking sites. “I think the senator rightly communicated that we had not been clear about what the new products were and how people could choose to use them or not to use them,” Schrage admits.I suspect that whatever Facebook has done so

33、far to invade our privacy is only the beginning, which is why Im considering deactivating(撤销) my account. Facebook is a handy site, but Im upset by the idea that my information is in the hands of people I dont know. Thats too high a price to pay. 32. What do we learn about Facebook from the first pa

34、ragraph? A. It is a website that sends messages to targeted users. B. It makes money by putting on advertisements. C. It provides loads of information to its users. D. It profits by selling its users personal data. 33. Why does Facebook make changes to its rules according to Elliot Schrage? A. To pr

35、ovide better service to its users. B. To follow the Federal guidelines. C. To improve its users connectivity. D. To expand its scope of business. 34. What does Senator Charles Schumer advocate? A. Setting guidelines for advertising on websites. B. Banning the sharing of users personal information. C

36、. Removing ads from all social-networking sites. D. Formulating(制订) regulations for social-networking sites. 35. Why does the author plan to cancel his Facebook account? A. He is dissatisfied with its current service. B. He doesnt want his personal data abused. C. He finds many of its users untrustw

37、orthy. D. He is upset by its frequent rule changes.第二节 （共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据下列短文内容，从文章后的选项中选出能入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Investing in yourselfFiguring out how to invest your money can be a difficult task. This is something that you will want to learn how to do._36_ Things that will improve your knowledge,

38、 skills or health are all great investments. However, before you start, you need to be clear about what you will gain out of doing all of these things. You may think investing in yourself means investing in your education. _37_. There are some other things you can do as well as buying a gym membersh

39、ip or learning a new skill. So what are some specific things you can do? _38_. Reading books can really expand your mind and allow you to learn different skills and gain knowledge. Im talking about the books where you will actually learn a new skill, not fiction books. You can also take courses and

40、attend seminars. These programs are taught by people with a high level of knowledge or skill. _39_. Only in this way can you avoid being fooled by some sales presentation. Moreover, investing in yourself is a safe way to keep your money. Although a savings account is seen as the most secure investme

41、nt, that isnt 100% safe. Even if you never experience your bank closing down, the return is little when inflation(通货膨胀) is taken into consideration. _40_. But over time, they will show up in terms of your happiness level as well as your level of success.A. The benefits will stay with you.B. This is

42、just one way.C. If you arent a reader, you should start with that.D. The more you do this, the more valuable you will be.E. The best way to invest your money is to invest it in yourself.F. Of course, you need to do some research before investing.G. When you invest in yourself, you may not see gains

43、right away.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，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项Late one night, a thief crept into a wealthy merchants house. He was a young thief, without experience. In fact, this was his first professional 41 . So he had 42 everything carefully.All went

44、 marvelously well at first. He found, as he 43 , an unlatched window and got into the room easily. But, stepping his way through the 44 room, he stubbed (碰到) his bare 45 against a table leg. Choking (抑制) back a cry of pain, terrified of waking the merchant, he hit 46 on the forehead and called himse

45、lf a fool. He had 47 to bring a light.In the darkness, 48 , he was able to see an oil lamp on the table, and lit it, then he gave a 49 of relief. As he 50 the lamp, a small spider came out from under its 51 .“Thank you for saving my life,” said the spider. “Before he went to bed, the merchant set th

46、is lamp down on top of me so I couldnt escape. If you hadnt come along, I wouldnt have 52 the night; 53 , Id have extremely uncomfortable situation for a long time.”“You have saved a life and shown compassion (同情), ”the spider went on, 54 the impatient thief said he had not 55 to do so. “ 56 yet, yo

47、u have done so without the 57 thought or hope of reward. You have gained more merits (优点) than you could possibly imagine.”“But youre only a spider,” said the thief.“And youre only a man.” said the spider. “My dear thief, when you understand that 58 is life, whether on eight legs or 59 , you will ha

48、ve understood much. Your deed, 60 , has got rid of the bad things from your heart. Go from here with a fresh spirit. And good luck to you.”The thief did so and never thought to steal again.41. A. jobB. mistakeC. appearanceD. finding42. A. explainedB. managedC. plannedD. imagined43. A. expectedB. rem

49、emberedC. remindedD. meant44. A. dullB. darkC. sittingD. terrible45. A. headB. shoulderC. handD. toe46. A. the merchantB. the spiderC. the thiefD. himself47. A. rememberedB. forgotC. avoidedD. happened48. A. howeverB. whenC. so thatD. but49. A. applauseB. cryC. sighD. laugh50. A. woke upB. laid down

50、C. picked upD. turned over51. A. baseB. capC. coverD. foot52. A. spentB. lastedC. hatedD. worried53. A. in timeB. howeverC. anyhowD. indeed54. A. althoughB. soC. so thatD. as if55. A. saidB. ledC. caredD. intended56. A. BetterB. WorseC. NaturalD. Lucky57. A. hopefulB. leastC. ordinaryD. most58. A. m

51、anB. spiderC. lifeD. chance59. A. threeB. twoC. a dozenD. a hundred60. A. in no caseB. at easeC. in any caseD. without delay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。 There once was a goat and a donkey(驴), which lived _61_ a farm. The donkey worked the h

52、ardest so the farmer fed it the _62_ (much) food. Sometimes the donkey was given more food_63_it could eat. This made the goat so jealous _64_ it began plotting against（谋划对付）the donkey. Hey, donkey, the goat said one day. I think you do too much work on this farm. You carry such heavy things from mo

53、rning to night. Why dont you pretend _65_ (get) sick so you can take a day _66_? The donkey thought the goat had a great idea. So the next morning, the donkey lay in the stable（畜栏） on its side with its eyes _67_(close). Right away, the farmer called the doctor. _68_looking at the donkey, the doctor

54、said it needed a special medicine _69_（make）from the heart of a goat. So the farmer killed _70_goat and gave the donkey medicine made from its heart.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（/），并在其下面写出该加的词

55、。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。It is three years now since I graduate from Xinhua High School. Last Sunday, the class that I was on held a get-together, which took us a long time prepare. It was indeed not easy to get in touch with everybod

56、y and set a properly time for all of us. We all enjoyed a precious day greatly, remember the time we spent together. It reminded us of the interesting stories and the people they were familiar with. It was a pity which some of us were not present as they had gone to abroad for further studies, but t

57、hey called back or sent greeting card from different places.第二节：书面表达(满分25分)假定你是李华，正在美国的阿肯色州中部城市Little Rock 读书，想在这个暑假里找一份饭店服务员的工作。下面的广告引起了你的注意，请你给联系人写一封信，询问相关情况。信中需说明你的问题（广告下方已列出）。Server WantedContact: Joseph SmithCity: Little RockPost Code: 72223Posted in: Little Rock Restaurant JobsJOB PURPOSE: The

58、 primary purpose of this position is to create a unique and personal experience for Buffalo Wild Wings guests by effectively presenting food and drink options in a friendly and enthusiastic manner.Your questions: 1. Height and age limitation? 2. Working experience? 3. Spare-time or full-time? 4. Day

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