1、广西钦州市钦州港经济技术开发区中学 2016-2017 学年高三英语下学期期中考试卷（含听力）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. When will the man play volleyball? A. Today. B. This weekend. C. Today and tomorrow.2. How much wi
2、ll the woman spend? A. $220. B. $230. C. $250.3. What are the speakers talking about? A. A book. B. European paintings. C. A yellow coat. 4. What will the man probably do with the computer? A. Have it fixed. B. Give it to the woman.C. Get a new one.5. Why is the girls father special? A. He finds tim
3、e for his kids.B. He has an important job.C. He makes time for himself.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、7 题。6. When did the man start drawing? A. Five years ago.B. Six years ago. C. When he
4、 was five years old.7. How does the woman feel about the mans art? A. She thinks it is great.B. She is too shy to tell him.C. She likes his photography the most.听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。8. Which countries has the woman already been to? A. Canada and Australia. B. Singapore and America. C. China and Korea.
5、 9. What can we learn about Norway? A. It is always cold all over the country. B. It snows almost everywhere in winter. C. Its very dry in summer.听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。10. Why will the man be late? A. Hes stuck in traffic. B. He had an accident.C. He didnt make it onto the bridge in time.11. When i
6、s the plane scheduled to leave? A. In 45 minutes. B. In two hours. C. In 30 minutes.12. How does the man probably feel? A. Positive. B. Stressed out .C. Apologetic.听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。13. Why did the man get a new job? A. He wanted to work closer to his house.B. He wanted to make more money.C. Hi
7、s old job was too stressful.14. What did the man probably do at his last job? A. Handle money. B. Drive a car. C. Take care of patients.15. Where does the mans mother live? A. In Chicago. B. In California .C. In New York.16. What will the man do in a year? A. Move back to where his family live.B. Ga
8、in more experience in the hospital.C. Find enough time to visit his parents.听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。17. Where is Washington Square Park located? A. In Upper Manhattan.B. Between 6th St. and 4th St. C. In the Washington Village neighborhood.18. What is true about Washington Square Park? A. It covers
9、ten city blocks.B. Dogs have their own areas to play.C. Eating and drinking are not allowed.19. Who especially likes the parks fountain area? A. Artists. B. Students. C. Children.20. When was the Washington Arch built? A. In 1889. B. In 1806. C. In 1871.第二部分 阅读理解第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 30 分）阅读下列短文，从每
10、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。AHere are some books which can inspire kids to think about nature and the environment. How to Raise Monarch ButterfliesBy Carol PasternakHave you ever watched a monarch transform from a caterpillar (毛虫) to a butterfly from up close? In this book, learn everyth
11、ing about the monarch life cycle and how to raise monarchs from eggs to adult butterflies. You will also get to know the efforts involved to protect the species.A Kids Guide to Americas ParksBy Erin McHughThis year, the US National Park Services National Park Week is on April 21-29. During the week,
12、 all the national parks offer free admission. Enrich your knowledge with this book, as it introduces the national parks and some interesting places in the US, including their geography, specific animals as well as environmental challenges. The books featured places include Yosemite National Park, El
13、lis Island (home of the Statue of Liberty) and the National Park of American Samoa, the only U.S. national park south of the equator (赤道).Where Do Recyclable Materials Go?By Sabbithry PersadTiana had been learning about recycling at school. But when her dog, Bubbles, gets lost running after a recycl
14、ing truck, she ends up learning a lot more about recyclable materials than ever! Follow Tiana and her family as they search for Bubbles around town and at the Materials Recovery Facility. Along the way, readers will learn a lot about recycling and how they can do their part in protecting the environ
15、ment.Scrap Kins Build-It Book Volume 1By Brian YanishMeet the Scrap Kins. They are creative, friendly monsters (怪物) who live in a recycling center, known as Scrap City. Theyll show you how to turn junk into pretty cool things. Readers will learn how to create cute bags from old jeans, beautiful ship
16、s from milk boxes, and more. Remember that one persons trash is another persons treasure!A Which author teaches you how to make an artwork from wastes?A. Carol Pasternak. B. Erin McHugh.C. Sabbithry Persad. D. Brian Yanish.B Why is the National Park of American Samoa special?A. There is a famous sta
17、tue in it.B. It is free for admission.C. It has its specific animals.D. It lies south of the equator.C Which book is most probably written in the form of a story?A. How to Raise Monarch ButterfliesB. A Kids Guide to Americas ParksC. Where Do Recyclable Materials Go?D. Scrap Kins Build-It Book Volume
18、 1D The common goal of the four books is to _.A. teach kids practical skillsB. raise kids environment awarenessC. comment on kids behaviorD. make kids interested in geographyBLast Sunday, I was sitting in a French restaurant enjoying a meal when I got on a phone call from a friend I hadnt spoken to
19、in a long time. In my enthusiasm and excitement, I talked quite louder than usual voice and in Spanish, my mother tongue. A few minutes into the call, an old lady sitting at the table beside mine got up, seemingly offended, and asked the restaurant staff to relocate (重新安排) a table as far away as pos
20、sible from this man who seemed to be impolite.I sank in my seat out of embarrassment. I ended the call soon afterwards and felt the urge to apologize. Before getting up, I looked around to see where she was and she was at the table farthest away from me. I noticed that the lady was alone and staring
21、 out of the window. I found a tinge (气息) of sadness or anxiety and perhaps a desire for aloneness and peace. But I had obviously destroyed it minutes earlier.Right then I abandoned my plan for a conventional apologetic gesture. Seeing those funny smile cards in my wallet, I took one out and wrote so
22、me words to express my apology. On signing my restaurant bill, I asked a waiter to secretly charge the ladys meal to me and hand her the smile card instead of her bill.Did she take it the wrong way, I wondered? Did she get confused? Did she refuse the anonymous (匿名的) offer? And so on. I just waited
23、and felt nervous to learn the outcome. To my pleasant surprise, things turned out the best possible way.The waiter approached me in a joy, telling me, “In the many times she had dined here before, I had never seen the old lady smile as she did when receiving the smile card and the $ 0 bill. She than
24、ked me even though I explained that someone else did the job.”E The old lady changed her seat mainly because of _.A. the authors loud voiceB. her private phone callC. the views out of the windowD. the restaurant staffs mistakeF What can we infer from Paragraph 3?A. The lady didnt have a nice mood an
25、d liked to stay alone.B. The author went up to the old lady and apologized to her.C. The old lady just moved to the farthest table to see outside.D. The author didnt stop talking though he felt embarrassed.G Which of the following is the best title of this passage?A. An Old Lady Who Never Smiles B.
26、A Smile Card for a Sincere Apology C. An Unpleasant Experience in FranceD. A Misunderstanding Caused by Different Cultures CMany kids help out around the house with chores（家庭杂务）such as emptying the dishwasher，putting laundry away，and taking out the trashIn exchange, some kids get allowances（补贴）or ot
27、her rewards such as extra computer timeBut some people do not think that kids should get rewards for doing chores. Susie Walton，a parenting educator and family coach，believes that by rewarding kids，parents are sending a message that work isnt worth doing unless you get something in return “Running a
28、ny kind of household is a team effort.” Susie said. “A home is a living space for everyone in the family. Its important for kids to see that we all have responsibilities in the house，and that families decide together how they want their home to look，and how they are going to keep it looking like eve
29、ryone wants it to look.”Other people believe that getting a cash allowance or other rewards motivates kids to do chores, and it also teaches them real world lessons about how we need to work to earn money. There are also new applications that give kids points and digital gifts that can be redeemed (
30、兑取) either online or in the real worldWith the ChoreMonster app，kids earn digital points by completing chores that they can turn in for real-life rewards such as extra Xbox time or a trip to the mall. “Our goal is to encourage kids to earn rewards,” says Chris Bergman, founder of ChoreMonster. “Kids
31、 need positive reinforcement (强化) to help motivate them.”What do you think? Should kids be rewarded for doing chores? Or should kids help out around their homes without getting anything in return?Write a 200-word response. Send it to tfkasks4you . Your response may be published in a future issue of
32、Time For KidsPlease include your grade and contact information of your parent or teacher if you want your response to be publishedThe deadline for responding is February 18H How does the author start the passage?A. By comparing different viewsB. By listing some evidenceC. By presenting some factsD.
33、By stating his own experiencesI According to Susie Walton, _.A. kids should be rewarded for doing chores B. parents decide what kids can do for the familyC. kids have the responsibility to share houseworkD. kids can get extra computer time for doing choresJ Paragraph 3 is mainly about _.A. Chris Ber
34、gmans opinion on raising kids B. the advantage of rewarding kids for doing choresC. main reasons why kids need encouragementD. how to motivate kids to try new applicationsK The purpose of writing the text is to _.A. inform readers of two different opinionsB. call on readers to reflect on their behav
35、iorC. present the authors viewpoint about parentingD. invite readers to express their opinions DFor many people who live in cities, parks are an important landscape. They provide a place for people to relax and play sports, as well as a shelter from the often severe environment of a city. What peopl
36、e often overlook is that parks also provide considerable environmental benefits.One benefit of parks is that plants absorb carbon dioxide and give off oxygen. According to one study, an acre of trees can absorb the same amount of carbon dioxide that a typical car emits in 11,000 miles of driving. Pa
37、rks also make cities cooler. Scientists have long noted what is called the Urban Heat Island Effect: building materials such as metal and concrete (混凝土) absorb much more of the suns heat and release it much more quickly than trees and grass. Because city landscapes contain so much of these building
38、materials, cities are usually warmer than surrounding rural areas. Parks and other green spaces help to lessen the Urban Heat Island Effect.Unfortunately, many cities cannot easily create more parks. However, cities could benefit from many of the positive effects of parks by encouraging citizens to
39、create another type of green space: rooftop gardens. While most people would not think of starting a garden on their roof, human beings have been planting gardens on rooftops for thousands of years. Some rooftop gardens are simple container gardens that anyone can create with the investment (投资) of
40、a few hundred dollars and a few hours of work.Rooftop gardens provide many of the same benefits as other urban parks and garden spaces, but without taking up the much-needed land. In the summer, rooftop gardens prevent buildings from absorbing heat from the sun, which can significantly reduce coolin
41、g bills. In the winter, gardens help control the heat that materials like brick and concrete release so quickly, leading to savings on heating bills. Rooftop vegetables and herb gardens can also provide fresh food for city settlers, making their diets healthier. Rooftop gardens are not only somethin
42、g everyone can enjoy but also a smart environmental investment.L The underlined word “emits” in the second paragraph probably means _.A. gives out B. takes up C. carries away D. breathes in M Which of the following contributes to the Urban Heat Island Effect?A. More building materials. B. More trees
43、 and grass.C. More parking lots. D. More rooftop gardens.N When it comes to rooftop gardens, what can be inferred from the passage?A. They make people much happier.B. They provide more benefits from urban parks.C. They help to save money and keep a healthy diet. D. They have become very popular in r
44、ecent years.O Whats the authors attitude towards rooftop gardens?A. Doubtful. B. Supportive. C. Critical. D. Objective.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。Nowadays more and more children now chat daily either online or through their mobile phones. 36 Some are shy “in
45、 real life” but are confident to communicate with others online; others find support from people of their own age on relationship issues, or problems at home.Sometimes the online world, just like the real world, can introduce problems, such as bullying or arguments. 37 But there are also a few peopl
46、e who use the Internet for offensive (冒犯性的) or illegal aims. Children must be made aware of both the good things and the dangers.38 Just as you decide which TV programs are suitable, you need to do the same for the websites and chat rooms your children visit. Remind your children that online friends
47、 are still strangers. Reminding them of the risks will keep them alert (警惕).39 So its likely that your children may know more than you do. We get left behind when it comes to the latest gad-gets and the interactive areas of websites, like chat rooms and message boards, which are especially strange.
48、40 Chatters love to use abbreviations (缩写) such as: atb all the best, bbfn bye bye for now, gr8 great, Idk I dont know, kit keep in touch, paw parents are watching, lol laugh out loud. It seems like another language, and it is!A. Going online is great fun.B. Computer studies are part of schoolwork n
49、ow.C. The language of chat is strange to many parents, too.D. There are some websites that are not suitable for children.E. To keep children safe, your management must cover the family computer.F. They are connecting to a huge number of other children all over the world.G. Surfing the Internet takes too much of the time that should be spent on lessons
