《首发》山西省太原市第五中学2016届高三4月阶段性检测（模拟）英语试卷 WORD版含答案.doc

1、高考资源网（） 您身边的高考专家太原五中20152016学年度第二学期阶段性检测高 三 英 语 命题：智虎威、齐俊高、南睿 校对：刘克静、席艳艳、杜丽雯、张晓佳（2016.4.7）第一部分 听力(共两节)第一节：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. Where is the man going? A. Lucky Street. B. Michigan Avenue.C. California Street.2. What does th

2、e woman mean? A. Jeremy and she always eat meat for dinner. B. Jeremy always gets the opposite of what she orders.C. She usually has salad instead of steak.3. What can we learn about the hat? A. The man doesnt wear it very often. B. It was a Christmas present from the mans grandfather.C. It was boug

3、ht thirteen years ago.4. Why is the woman upset? A. Because the man isnt following her directions. B. Because the man is driving unsafely. C. Because the man wont let her drive the car.5. What did the woman want Eric to do? A. Give her a ticket to the game. B. Watch a basketball game on TV with her.

4、C. Sell her a basketball ticket.第二节：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至7题。6. What is wrong with Randle? A. He refuses to go to the bathroom. B. He is being violent with other dogs. C. He isnt interested in

5、 playing at the park.7. What is the womans suggestion? A. Be patient with Randle. B. Take Randle to see the vet.C. Read about some solutions online.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8. What can we get about the man from the conversation? A. He is a big fan of baseball. B. He only watches the World Series. C. He doesn

6、t care about baseball at all.9. What is the mans attitude during the conversation? A. Interested and excited. B. Frustrated and annoyed. C. Confused and angry.10. What is true about the mans favorite childhood team?A. They play in a different city now. B. They never make it to the playoffs.C. They w

7、on a championship when the man was little.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. The price of new cars. B. How to shop for a new car.C. What kind of car would suit the mans needs.12. What is most important to Freddie? A. Saving money. B. Being safe. C. Looking good.13. W

8、hat will the man probably do in the end? A. Buy a used sports car. B. Buy a new car with good gas mileage.C. Buy the womans SUV.听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。14. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. At a coffee shop. B. At a police station. C. At a crime scene. 15. How did Mr. Parker see what happ

9、ened?A. He walked by on his way home from work. B. He drove by on his way to work.C. He was in that neighborhood during his lunch break.16. According to Mr. Parker, what was the thief wearing? A. A brown jacket and blue jeans. B. A black shirt and a white baseball hat.C. A black jacket and white sho

10、es.17. How tall and heavy was the thief? A. Over six feet tall and over two hundred pounds. B. Over six feet tall and under two hundred pounds.C. Under six feet tall and over two hundred pounds.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。18. Who is the man? A. The head flight attendant. B. The co-pilot. C. The captain.19. Wh

11、en will the passengers arrive? A. Five minutes ahead of schedule. B. Fifteen minutes ahead of schedule.C. Ten minutes ahead of schedule. 20. How can people find out which movies are being shown? A. By looking in a magazine.B. By waiting for the mans announcement.C. By looking in the pocket on the si

12、de of their seats.第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分60分）第一节 （共15题；每小题3分，满分45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。ALego Bricks & More 10664 Creative TowerList Price: $119.99Price: $101.35 & FREE ShippingYou Save: $ 18.64 (16%)Featuring 160 colorful Lego bricks to create anything your young kids can imagine, this item

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14、ws: Spectacular value!By Marissa McRoberts on November 29The typical price per piece of Lego has been slightly more than $10 since 2005. At $101 for 160 pieces, this set is about $ 0.6 per piece. It is a great deal.But there are some downsides: no wheels, bushes, trees, grass, technic elements and t

15、hat sort of thing, otherwise this is a fantastic starter set. A great deal!By Shawn Bosworth on December 6 I got this set as a Black Friday deal for an amazing $30! I wanted 2 sets but they were gone before I could even get my hands on one. A very nice man gave me a spare that he grabbed. Its huge,

16、strong and well-made. The box is about 2 feet tall and is strong enough for a storageoption. I will absolutely be looking to get another set one day! Impressive gift, even more impressive value!By Katie Kate on December 25Its a great variety of pieces. The box is about 2 feet tall and is strong enou

17、gh for a storage option. If youre looking to add some basic bricks to start a collection, this is your set! 21. The Lego Bricks & More 10664 Creative Tower includes _.A. a few wheels B. a strong container C. technic elements D. the LEGO Ideas Book 22. According to Marissa McRoberts, this set of Lego

18、 Bricks _.A. is a perfect starter setB. costs too much moneyC. should contain more pieces of bricksD. is much cheaper compared with similar products23. How did Shawn Bosworth get a set of Lego Bricks for $30?A. He got the chance from a man who had an additional set.B. He ordered two sets and was the

19、n offered a discount.C. He grabbed the bargain when it was first served.D. He made a deal with the seller for a lower price.BOn a hot August morning, in a classroom overlooking New Yorks Hudson River, a teacher guides a group of 3-year-olds completely in Chinese. This is just a language summer camp

20、run by the primary school Bilingual Buds, which offers a year-round course in Chinese as well as Spanish for kids as young as 2. A lot of research now shows the regular, high-level use of more than one language may actually improve early brain development. Knowing two or more languages can improve t

21、he ability to focus, decide and deal with information better. These important skills are grouped together, known in brain terms as “executive function”. The research suggests they develop ahead of time in bilingual children, and are already evident in kids as young as 3 or 4. Bilingual education, co

22、mmon in many countries, is a growing trend across the United States, with 440 elementary schools offering the study in Spanish, Chinese and French. But Tamar Gollan, a professor at the University of California, has found a vocabulary gap between children who speak only one language and those who gro

23、w up with more. On average, the more language spoken, the smaller the vocabulary in each one. Gollans research suggests that while that gap narrows as children grow, it does not disappear completely. Gollan says, “Vocabulary tests help us find that bilinguals have the disadvantage, where you know th

24、e word but you just cant get it out.”In fact some of the values of bilingualism cant be measured at all, of course. To speak more than one language is to open the mind to more than one culture or way of life. Bilinguals also appear to be better at learning other new languages. Clarisse spent her ear

25、ly childhood in Switzerland speaking French. At 6, she learned English. Later she learned Spanish, German, and, during three years living in Tokyo, Japanese. Now she has easily mastered several languages. 24. Why should children learn more than one language according to Paragraph 2?A. Because it can

26、 do good to childrens brain development.B. Because its part of a language summer camp.C. Because it is common in many countries.D. Because it is popular with children.25. The underlined word “they” in Paragraph 2 probably refers to _.A. many countries B. bilingual children C. these important skills

27、D. two or more languages 26. According to Tamar Gollan, _.A. knowing two or more languages can improve childrens skillsB. the more languages children know, the better they will beC. children had better not take vocabulary testsD. bilingual education is not always good to children27. From the passage

28、 we can learn_. A. Clarisse likes French best instead of Japanese B. bilingual education is mainly loved by children C. bilinguals can have a disadvantage in learning other new languages D. knowing more languages can help children learn more about foreign cultures CA machine that takes sweat-laden (

29、浸满汗水的) clothes and turns the sweat into drinking water is in use in Sweden. The machine makes the clothes turn round quickly, heats them to remove the sweat, and then passes the steam through a kind of special material to make purified water. Since it has been brought into use, its creators say more

30、 than 1000 people have drunk others “sweat” in Gothenburg. They add the liquid is cleaner than local tap water.The device was built for the United Nations child-focused charity UNICEF to promote a campaign highlighting the fact that 780 million people in the world lack access to clean water.The mach

31、ine was designed and built by the engineer Andreas Hammar, known locally for his appearances on TV tech show “Mekatronik”. He said the key part of the sweat machine was a new water purification part developed by a company named HVR. “It uses a technique called membrane distillation (膜蒸馏),” he told t

32、he BBC. “We use a special kind of material that only lets steam through but keeps bacteria, salts, clothing fibers and other things out. They have something similar to the International Space Station, but our machine is cheaper to build. The amount of water it produces depends on how sweaty the pers

33、on is, but one persons T-shirt typically produces 10ml, about a mouthful.”The device has been put on show at the Gothia Cup-the worlds largest international youth football tournament. Mattias Ronge, chief executive of Stockholm-based advertising agency Deportivo, said the machine had helped raise aw

34、areness for UNICEF, but in reality had its limitations.“People havent produced as much sweat as we hoped right now the weather in Gothenburg is lousy,” Mattias Ronge said. “So weve equipped the machine with exercise bikes and volunteers are cycling like crazy. Even so, the demand for sweat is greate

35、r than the supply. And the machine will never be produced in large numbers, since there are better solutions out there such as water purifying pills.”28. Which of the following is the disadvantage of the sweat machine? A. It takes too long for the machine to produce water. B. It costs a large amount

36、 of money to build the machine. C. The amount of water the machine produces is rather limited. D. The water processed by the machine is not clean enough.29. UNICEF is mentioned in the text to _. A. show how the sweat machine works B. tell us who invented the sweat machine C. show the importance of t

37、he United Nations D. explain why the sweat machine was invented 30. What did Mattias Ronge think of the sweat machine? A. It did not work at all. B. It was not worth popularizing. C. It could only be used in summer. D. The water it produced tasted sweet. 31. The text is written mainly to tell us tha

38、t _. A. a better solution to purifying dirty water is discovered B. 780 million people in the world lack access to clean water C. a machine which turns sweat into drinking water is invented D. the pill which turns dirty water into clean water is produced DIn anticipation (预料) of an extraordinary vis

39、it, the streets and buildings of Havana, Cuba, were cleaned and painted by dozens of workers. What was the occasion?For the first time in nearly 90 years, a sitting United States president was coming to Cuba, an island nation 90 miles south of Florida. On Sunday, President Barack Obama, joined by hi

40、s family, stepped off Air Force One and onto a rainy runway, where Cuban dignitaries (高官) eagerly awaited him. “Its wonderful to be here, ” the president said. The last time a U.S. president came to Cuba was in 1928. It was President Calvin Coolidge, and he arrived on a battleship. Obama will be in

41、Cuba through Tuesday. He is set to meet with Cubas president, Raul Castro, attend a state dinner and even take in a baseball game.The U.S. cut all ties with Cuba after Fidel Castros communist government took control of the island in 1959. In the years that followed, both countries opposing political

42、 views furthered the separation. Plans for social and economic change began after President Fidel Castro transferred power to his brother, Raul in 2008. Raul Castro then set a plan in motion to revive the countrys economy. Since then, Cuba has been taking small, yet lasting steps toward change by re

43、moving a number of restrictions that had been set on its citizens, such as access to the Internet, the use of cellphones, and by allowing people to work at jobs not controlled by the government. Cuba, however, still has tough limits on media, public assembly and political opposition.Obama hopes to s

44、hare his vision for Cubas future during a speech he will deliver. Before the trip, Senior Advisor Ben Rhodes said the president hoped to use this visit as a way to “continue to create openings for great engagement between the American and Cuban people.”32. What is stressed in the second paragraph?A.

45、 President Obamas arrival on television.B. Obama and Castro talk about human rights.C. The first serving U.S. president to visit Cuba recently.D. First lady Michelle Obama was later welcomed. 33. What was the event showing Cubas change for the better?A. Fidel Castro rose to power.B. Raul Castro came

46、 to power.C. Calvin Coolidge arrived in Cuba.D. The U.S. officials arrived in Cuba. 34. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. Cuba is central to conflict.B. Cuba takes on media freedoms.C. Cuba is working towards progress.D. Cuba makes sure the right to healthcare.35. According

47、to Ben Rhodes, which is the purpose of Barack Obamas visit to Cuba?A. To bring negative change for Cubans.B. To carry out his vision for Cubas future.C. To break silence and no communications.D. To give Mr Castro a list of political views. 第二节 （共5小题；每小题3分，满分15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

48、选项。Usually summer break provides teens with an opportunity to get away from the boring life of going to school, to visit friends and have fun with them, and to make a little extra money. The summer job market for teens can be highly competitive. Half-heartedly (不认真地）looking for a job is the quickest

49、 way to get turned down over and over. 36 37 Look at the skills required for each. Then compare these skills with those you already have. The closer the match, the more likely you will enjoy your summer job while building a good reference for future jobs. Understanding why you want to work will also

50、 help you determine where to apply. Do you want to earn extra money for something special, or do you need the job to make ends meet? 38 These are just a few of the questions you need to answer before starting your job search.When youre searching for a summer job, look for help beyond the wanted sign

51、s. 39 And even if a business doesnt have a sign or advertisement indicating that they are looking for help, stop by and ask a manager. You might fill in an application anyway, which could lead to a position in the future. 40 Ice cream shops, restaurants, grocery stores and movie theaters commonly hi

52、re students. You might take a job that has less desirable hours or that you dont necessarily enjoy. However, summer jobs dont last forever. You can still build your skills and experience while making money.A. Here are some tips on finding summer jobs. B. Take time to think about the types of jobs th

53、at are suitable for you.C. Be flexible and creative when youre looking for a summer job.D. If you are poor in math, you probably would lose your job.E. Let your family, neighbors and teachers know that youre looking for a job.F. A good attitude towards work sometimes can make up for lack of skills.G

54、. Are you looking for a job where your friends work, so you can be with them?第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分55分）第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）阅读下面短文， 从短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 One afternoon last summer I was driving along on my way home when I noticed a woman at the roadside near the edge of town. She

55、 was 41 a wheeled suitcase and was having a rough way to go since there was no sidewalk, only grass.I pulled over to a nearby parking lot to 42 her. I suspected that she was 43 the homeless shelter across the street. 44 it became apparent that she was on her way somewhere, I continued to observe. Sh

56、e appeared to be in her fifties and was dressed very 45 , a skirt nearly to her ankles, a blouse, and a lace shawl around her shoulders. In truth, I was not only 46 her situation but whether or not she had the 47 to harm me if I intervened (干涉).After a couple of minutes I turned around, pulled the c

57、ar up next to her and offered her a 48 . She accepted. Her story was 49 , but she did share that she had been travelling for a while and that 50 had helped her along the way. Her 51 was a city about three hours drive from where we were and it didnt sound as though she had a place to go there. I offe

58、red to take her to the half way point and she accepted. Along the way, we stopped for food and drink for her which she 52 on paying for with her own money. When we well reached the town I had agreed to take her to, she asked if we could stop at a grocery store.I was 53 that by this time she had deve

59、loped enough 54 in me to leave her suitcase in the car while she shopped. While she was inside I located a Holiday Inn nearby and 55 ahead to see if there were 56 ; I explained my rather unusual situation to the person on the other 57 of the phone. Upon her 58 from the grocery store, I shared what I

60、 had done and she 59 my offer of a room for the night. We drove to the 60 and the kind young woman there provided what discounts she could as well as a room with a refrigerator. She stated that she was touched that “people dont do this kind of thing.” 41. A. fighting againstB. struggling withC. wres

61、tling of D. striving for 42. A. watch B. monitor C. anticipate D. inspect43. A. setting off B. getting through C. referring to D. heading for 44. A. For B. With C. As D. So 45. A. fashionably B. conservatively C. untidily D. shabbily46. A. assessing B. calculating C. estimating D. adjusting 47. A. p

62、otential B. talent C. anxiety D. ability48. A. chance B. gift C. favor D. lift49. A. abstract B. concrete C. vague D. ambitious50. A. friends B. strangers C. relatives D. by-standers 51. A. home B. place C. habitat D. destination 52. A. persisted B. stuck C. objected D. insisted 53. A. satisfied B.

63、confused C. touched D. amused54. A. trust B. belief C. interest D. relief55. A. scheduled B. bargained C. called D. urged 56. A. houses B. vacancies C. shelters D. differences 57. A. line B. tip C. side D. end58. A. recovery B. return C. arrival D. departure59. A. declined B. rejected C. received D.

64、 accepted 60. A. city B. restaurant C. hotel D. grocery 第二节 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个词）或括号内单词的正确形式。Learning any language takes practice lots of practice! Often, its difficult to know 61 you should practice it. Should you watch a video? Perhaps, 62 would be a good idea to do a f

65、ew 63 (quiz). Of course, you should try to speak English with your friends. All of these are great ideas, but its also important to build a routine. A routine will help you make 64 (study) English a habit. Thats the best way to improve your English!Its important to 65 (expose) to many different area

66、s every day. 66 , you shouldnt try to study too many 67 (differ) subjects. These suggestions take a 30-minute listening and reading as the basis for daily practice. You are trying to learn many new things, so dont try to learn too much in any one area too 68 (quick)! Take 5 minutes to write down all

67、 the new words you find in your listening and reading exercises. Keep a notebook, and write in the 69 (translate) in your native language. Dont forget to learn grammar for 10 minutes. Try to quickly summarize what you listened to and what you read and speak out loud. Thats it! Approximately 45 minut

68、es a day, every day or at least four times a week! If you continue to do this, you will be 70 (surprise) at how quickly your English improves! 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）假定在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。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号()，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l0处，从第11处起不计分。（题见答题卡）第二节 书面表达（满分25分）假定你是中学生李华，你的好友Della想要竞选（run for）学生会主席，请你根据以下写作要点和要求，给她写封信。写作要点：1. 对Della参加竞选的想法表示赞同；2. 陈述自己赞同的理由（至少两条）；3. 祝愿她竞选成功。要求：1. 词数100字左右；2. 内容充实，结构完整，语意连贯。- 9 - 版权所有高考资源网