1、2017 届辽宁省大连渤海高级中学高三上学期期中考试英语试题 命题人：* 校对人： * 考试时间：100 分钟 试题满分：120 分 2016.11 本试卷分第卷（选择题）和第卷（非选择题）两部分。考查范围：必修 1-4 全册考生注意：1. 答题前，考生务必将自己的考号、姓名填写在试题、答题纸和答题卡上，考生要认真核对涂准答题卡上的相关信息。2. 第 I 卷每小题选出答案后，用 2B 铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。第卷用黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上书写作答。在试题卷上作答，答案无效。3. 考试结束，监考员将答题纸和答题卡按对应次序排好收回。第卷
2、 选择题（共 70 分）第一节 阅读下列短文，从所给的四个选项（A、 B、C 和 D）中，选出最佳选项（共 15 小题，每小题 2 分，满分 30 分）。AKeving Rogers used to be my boss. At that time he always told us to sell more. As soon as I could, I left his shop and got a new job in another place. The last time I saw Rogers was more than ten years ago. At least thats
3、what I thought. But now I am not so sure.I was on my way to my office in the centre of town. There is a small park nearby, which I sometimes walk through after lunch. The park was almost empty except for a shabby-looking man on one of those benches. The man looked about fifty years old and was weari
4、ng an old gray coat. It was cold and windy, and he was trembling.“Its a long time since I had a meal. Can you help me?” he said. There was something about his voice that sounded familiar. I gave him a few pennies. As he went past me I looked at his face closely. I wondered where I had seen him befor
5、e. Then it suddenly came to me. Could it possibly be? No! Impossible, I thought. I watched him walking away. He was the same height as Rogers but looked a lot thinner than I remembered.Yesterday I ran into someone who had worked for Rogers at the same time as I did, and had stayed on longer. I start
6、ed telling him about the man I had seen in the park.”For a moment I thought it was our old boss. But it couldnt have been. Rogers must be the head of a company now.”I said.My ex-workmate shook his head,?I thought you knew.” “Knew? Knew what? What are you talking about?”“Rogers was sent to prison six
7、 years ago. Hes probably been out by now. For all I know he is sleeping on park benches and begging money from passers-by.”1. Where did the writer last meet Rogers?A. In a small park. B. In a restaurant. C. In the centre of town. D. In his office.2. Which of the following happened first?A. Rogers wa
8、s sent to prison. B. The writer got a job in another place.C. The writer saw Rogers ten years ago. D. The ex-workmate left Rogers company.3. The story doesnt mention anything about_.A. what happened to Rogers six years ago B. what Rogers looked likeC. why Rogers was sent to prison D. how Rogers was
9、living on4. The reason why the man was trembling was that_.A. he was ill B. he was very excited C. he became very poor D. he felt cold and hungryBWith the growth of the European Union and increased globalisation, English is increasingly the lingua franc a（通用语） in European businesses, and those who s
10、peak it have become the elite （精英）of the workforceIn the past, only a few specialists in a company were needed to communicate with foreign businessesHowever, in these days of multinational companies, where workers are required to communicate with other employees from several countries, a common lang
11、uage is essential and English has become the logical choiceNowadays, even blue-collar workers in many companies are required to speak EnglishFor example, just over three years ago, a Dutch companyUnited Pan-European Communications （UPC ）, was contracted to build a TV studio in AmsterdamThe job invol
12、ved many electriciansmore than the company could find in the NetherlandsThere were plenty of qualified electricians in nearby France and Belgium, but the American and Dutch executives(高管) of UPC wanted everyone on the job to speak and understand the same languageSo, the UPC hired British electrician
13、s and flew them to Amsterdam every Monday, accommodating them in hotels all over the city, and flying them home on Friday eveningsIncreasingly, workers who can speak English earn salaries 25-35% higher than those who can t They are also eligible （有条件被选中的） for a wider range of high-level jobsThe prob
14、lem is that, while the ability to speak English is fast becoming essential（很重要）for getting a good job, there is a shortage of people who can speak itAccording to a recent European Commission report, only about 41% of continental Europeans can speak English, and only 29% speak it well enough to carry
15、 on a conversationMany companies are solving this problem by setting up English language schools within the workplaceEnglish language schools all over Europe are expanding at a huge rate, and governments are looking at ways to improve English tuition in schoolsOne result of this modem urge to learn
16、English is that a generation gap is appearing According to a European Union study, 67% of Europeans between 15 and 24 say they can speak English while only 18% of those over 55 say they canIncreasingly, all over Europe, it is the children who are leading the parents5In European companies, workers wh
17、o speak English _Afind it easy to carry on a conversation Bhave an advantage over other workersCmust be white-collar workers Dtravel to many different countries6Why did the UPC hire the British electricians?2AThere were not enough electricians in nearby France and BelgiumBBritish electricians were m
18、ore qualified than those in the NetherlandsCThe UPC wanted all the employees to speak EnglishDThe UPC meant to show they were rich enough to accommodate and fly them7What can you learn from the passage about European people?AMore young people can speak English well than older people.B67% Europeans c
19、an speak English very wellC18% of the people over 55 cant speak EnglishDOver half the people can speak EnglishCBERLIN With the crisis（危机） in Japan raising fears about nuclear（核能） power, Germany and Switzerland said on Monday that they would reassess（再次评估） the safety of their own reactors（核 反应堆）. Dor
20、is Leuthard, the Swiss energy minister, said Switzerland would put off plans to build nuclear plants. She said no new ones would be permitted until experts had reviewed safety standards. Germany will put off “the recently decided extension of the running time of German nuclear plants,” Chancellor An
21、gela Merkel told reporters. “This moratorium（延缓）will run for three months and it will allow for a thorough examination of the safety standards of the countys 17 nuclear power plants. The European Union called for a meeting on Tuesday of nuclear safety authorities to assess Europes preparedness. Germ
22、anys foreign minister, Guido Westerwelle, called for a new risk（风险） analysis of the countrys nuclear plants, particularly regarding their cooling systems. He is the leader of the Free Democratic Party, which strongly supports nuclear power. A previous government, led by the Social Democrats, passed
23、a law in 2001 to close all the countrys nuclear plants by 2021. But Mrs. Merkels government changed that decision last year to extend the lives of the plants by an average of 12 years. In Switzerland, Doris Leuthard said she had already asked to analyze the exact cause of the problems in Japan and d
24、raw up new or tougher safety standards “particularly in terms of seismic(地震的) safety and cooling.” In Russia, the Prime Minister said his government would “draw conclusions from whats going on in Japan.” 8. Where can you most likely read this passage?A. In a newspaper. B. In a magazine. C. In a scie
25、nce report. D. In a diary.9. How will Germany react to Japans nuclear crisis?A. Germany will close all the countrys nuclear plants.B. Germany will hold a meeting of nuclear safety authorities.C. Germany will change the decision made last year.D. Germany will delay the extension of nuclear plants run
26、ning time.10. The author mentions all the following EXCEPT _.A. The moratorium in Germany will give time to examine the nuclear plants safety standards.B. Switzerland will not build new nuclear plants unless they meet the experts safety standards.C. The Social Democrats in Germany shares the same vi
27、ew with the Free Democratic Party.D. Russia will try to learn something from the nuclear power crisis in Japan.11. What is the best title of the passage? A. Watch Out for the Danger of Nuclear Power B. Europe Is against Building Nuclear PlantsC. Nuclear Plants in Europe Are Delayed D. Opinions on Nu
28、clear Power Are OppositeDDo dogs understand us?Be careful what you say around your dog. It might understand more than you think.A border collie named Rico recognizes the names of about 200 objects, say researchers in Germany. The dog also appears to be able to learn new words as easily as a 3-year-o
29、ld child. Its word-learning skills are as good as those of a parrot or chimpanzee(黑猩猩).In one experiment, the researchers took all 200 items that Rico is supposed to know and divided them into 20 groups of 10 objects. Then the owner told the dog to go and fetch one of the items and bring it back. In
30、 four tests, Rico got 37 out of 40 commands right. As the dog couldnt see anyone to get clues, the scientists believe Rico must understand the meanings of certain words.In another experiment, the scientists took one toy that Rico had never seen before and put it in a room with seven toys whose names
31、 the dog already knew. The owner then told Rico to fetch the object, using a word the dog had never heard before.The correct object was chosen in seven out of l0 tests, suggesting that the dog had worked out the answer by process of elimination(排除法). A month later, Rico remembered half of the new na
32、mes, which is even more impressive. Rico is thought to be smarter than the average dog. For one thing, Rico is a border collie, a breed (品种)known for its mental abilities. In addition, the 9-year-old dog has been trained to fetch toys by their names since the age of nine months.Its hard to know if a
33、ll dogs understand at least some of the words we say. Even if they do, they cant talk back. Still, it wouldnt hurt to sweet-talk your dog every now and then. You might just get a big, wet kiss in return!12. From paragraph 2 we know that _ .A. animals are as clever as human beings B. dogs are smarter
34、 than parrots and chimpanzeesC. chimpanzees have very good word-learning skillsD. dogs have similar learning abilities as 3-year-old children13. Both experiments show that_ .A. Rico is smart enough to get all commands rightB. Rico can recognize different things including toysC. Rico has developed th
35、e ability of learning mathematicsD. Rico wont forget the names of objects once recognizing them14. Which of the following statements is true?A. The purpose of the experiments is to show the border collies mental abilities.B. Rico has a better memory partly because of its proper early training.C. The
36、 border collie is world-famous for recognizing objects.D. Rico is born to understand its owners commands.15. What does the writer want to tell us?A. To train your dog. B. To talk to your dog.C. To be friendly to your dog. D. To be careful with your dog.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
37、填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。Most of us lead a busy life. 16 We think, “If I reached my goal, then I would be happy”, or “If I could get a better job, then I would enjoy life.” But why not enjoy life right now?Firstly, take time to notice and appreciate the beauty in your own surroundings. 17 “There is a
38、great big world of wonder and beauty around us!” And as Brodersen explains. “Look for the beauty of the sunrise and of a friends smile that brightens your day. Open your eyes to see the beauty you might not normally see. Doing so helps to cheer you up.”Secondly, taking time to experience some simple
39、 pleasures also can bring joy to your heart and ease your stress. Take me for example. 18 One universal（普通的） simple pleasure is finding things that make you laugh. Make time to laugh every day.Thirdly, dont take your family and friends for granted. Rich, rewarding relationships add greatly to the en
40、joyment of life. When you think of someone, why not call, e-mail or write them? 19 As Wayne Lawton explains, “Invest time in relationships. Remove the attitude, whats in it for me? Happiness is found in putting others interests, desires and concerns ahead of our own whenever possible. Selfishness is
41、 a dead-end street.” 20 A. I delight in simple things like my favorite tea drink, a bubble bath or family photos. B. In my spare time, I enjoy collecting stamps and reading novels.C. Driven by the “urgent”, we forget to enjoy life.D. So please treasure relationship.E. You dont need to travel far to
42、find beauty.F. Be aware of beauty in nature.G. A short e-mail or phone call can make a world of difference to someone.第三节 完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给四个选项（A、 B、C、D ）中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 Sams uncle had an old bird which sat in its cage all day. One day his uncle said, “It is too exp
43、ensive to 21 that bird. We will get rid of it.” But Sam wanted to 22 the bird. Sams grandfather told him that the bird was once a famous 23 bird. Now 24 people knew it. His grandfather took the bird out, and then quickly took his arms away. The bird opened its huge 25 and flew into the sky. After a
44、few minutes, it 26 with a small rabbit, cut it open and started to 27 it.The next morning, Sam asked his uncle out. Sam did 28 his grandfather had done, but the bird 29 to the ground and stood still. Sams uncle 30 . Later his grandfather told him that the bird only hunted in late afternoon when ligh
45、t was less 31 . Sam asked his uncle to come out before 32 . This time the bird caught a mouse. His uncle was quiet with 33 , but laughed again, “We cant eat mice, so this bird is 34 .” And he sold the bird without telling Sam.Before Sam found the bird was 35 , two angry men arrived in a car. They 36
46、 his uncle and said, the bird couldnt hunt and they wanted their money back. Sams uncle looked 37 and said, “I have spent it. But dont worry!” He 38 at Sam, “Sam will show you 39 to make the bird hunt! Its a great bird, isnt it, Sam?” Sam opened the door of the car and took out the 40 . It flew away
47、 and disappeared forever.21. A. feed B. buy C. wash D. sell22. A. know B. find C. keep D. buy23. A. singing B. sleeping C. eating D. hunting 24. A. some B. no C. many D. few25. A. mouth B. wings C. tail D. eyes26. A. dealt B. returned C. met D. parted27. A. watch B. search C. eat D. help28. A. as B. for C. since D. after29. A. fell B. rose C. walked D. ran30. A. shouted B. cried C. laughed D. nodded31. A. attractive B. pleasant C. poor D. strong32. A. bed B. supper C. lunch D. breakfast 33. A. patience
