1、2017 届浙江省平阳县第二中学高三上学期期中考试英语试题 本试卷分第 I 卷（选择题）和第 II 卷（非选择题） 。第 I 卷 1 至 8 页，第 II 卷 9 页至 10 页。满分150 分，考试用时 120 分钟。请考生按规定用笔将所有试题的答案涂、写在答题纸上。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。例：How much is
2、the shirt?A. 19.15. B. 9.15. C. 9.18. 答案是 B。1. What does the mans brother look like?A. He has long hair. B. Hes strong. C. Hes tall.2. How much will the man pay?A.6. B.9. C.10.3. Where are the speakers?A. In a shop. B. In a hotel. C. At home.4. What are the speakers talking about?A. Vegetables. B. F
3、lowers. C. Fruits.5. What does the woman mean?A. They get lost. B. They got on a wrong bus. C. They shouldnt go to Altadena.第二节(共 15 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 22.5 分) 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；每段对话或独白读两遍。听第 6 段材料，回答第 6、7 题。6. How will the wom
4、an probably get to her branch office?A. By plane. B. By car. C. By train.7. What does the man suggest doing?A. Making a phone call. B. Checking the Internet. C. Writing an e-mail.听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。8. When will the man probably visit the store?A. This evening. B. Tomorrow morning. C. Tomorrow aftern
5、oon.9. What will the man probably do next?A. Pay a late fee. B. Go out of town. C. Return a DVD.听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。10. Why is the apartment inexpensive?A. Its far from public transportation. B. It doesnt have a good view.C. It has limited space.11. What is included in the rental fee?A. Telephone
6、 service. B. Electricity. C. Furniture.12. What does the woman want to do next?A. Move house. B. Complete the paperwork. C. Look at another apartment.听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。13. How many shows are there at the weekend?A. 4. B. 5. C. 6.14. Why wont the man buy tickets for the 11 p.m. show tonight?A. T
7、here arent enough tickets left. B. A friend of his cant make it. C. He thinks it is too late.15. What day is it today?A. Friday. B. Saturday. C. Sunday.16. Which show will the man buy tickets for at last?A. The noon one today. B. The 8 p.m. one today. C. The midnight one tomorrow.听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至
8、20 题。17. When will the Japanese space holiday centre probably be ready?A. In 2017. B. In 2019. C. In 2020.18. What can tourists do at the space holiday centre?A. Eat normal food. B. Travel to the moon. C. Fly freely in space.19. What does the Japanese company think of the cost?A. Acceptable. B. High
9、. C. Low.20. What do we know about the Lunar Hotel?A. It will all be under the ground. B. It may have 100 rooms. C. It will be very clean.第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分 35 分）第一节（共 10 个小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 25 分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 AI read the same novel in paperback and on the iPad.One thi
10、ng I love about e-books on the iPad is the in-text dictionary look-up feature. This is something the iPad will always have as an advantage over traditional paperbacks, I sometimes come across a word l dont know while reading. Its much handier to be able to look up the word on the same screen as the
11、text than to have to grab a dictionary or my iPhone to look it up while I am reading a paperback.However, when it comes to actually reading the book, the iPads advantages as a medium for reading begin to pale. The iPad is relatively heavy in my hands and the swiping and tapping to turn a page soon b
12、ecoming boring. Another big issue l have with the iPad is that I always find myself trying to get away to check an e-mail, explore the web, or look for another book on the iBookstore.Living in London, as most people do, I take the tube, or the subway. Forget about resting your iPad on your lap to re
13、ad, because your knees get bumped too much from constant flow of people entering and leaving the train. Your only option is to “seize“ your iPad in your hands. This is where a huge drawback of the iPad becomes apparent. When I read a paperback on the subway, not once will I worry about my paperback.
14、 A $7 paperback book is a pretty low target for a thief. A $500 iPad, on the other hand, is a prime theft material. The reading experience goes down dramatically when you have to keep an eye on the people walking past you.After finishing my reading of the novel on both mediums-the iPad and the paper
15、back-I am more convinced than ever that the iPad and its iBookstore will not replace traditional print editions. Unlike MP3s that replaced CDs, the original medium for the novel is still the superior one in both form and function. I use iBookstore now to browse for books and use the “Get Sample“ fea
16、ture to explore the first few chapters. If l like what I read, Ill purchase the print edition from Amazon or at my local bookseller.21. Which of the following is the advantage of reading on the iPad?A. You can refer to a dictionary by iPhone or on the Internet.B. By comparison, the iPad is heavier t
17、han a paperback book.C. The built-in dictionary makes looking up words convenient.D. An iPad is so precious that it is a perfect target for thieves.22. The writer prefers to read a paperback book mainly because it offers _.A. a replacement of iPad B. better experiences and functions C. the “Get Samp
18、le” feature D. a greater sense of belonging23. According to the text, the writer may find iBookstore _.A. traditional B. annoying C. disgusting D. helpfulBWe do it from the worldly comfort of our bedrooms and offices and to observe a special occasion, like a beach vacation or the high school party.
19、It has its own spot in the dictionary, right next to “selfhood” and “selfish.” And this year it earned its place as the Oxford English Dictionarys 2013 Word of the Year. The selfie（自拍）has taken over our culture and our smartphones.The rise of the selfie has become universal between presidents, celeb
20、rities（名人） and citizens alike and the trend is only continuing to grow. A recent survey conducted by the Pew Internet it develops when children know their limits and responsibilities are given enough opportunities to challenge themselves, and feel secure that theyre loved even when they fail. 27. Wh
21、ats the purpose of using phrases like “good sharing!” and “great job on the slide!”?A. To attract readers attention. B. To introduce the topic.C. To give the authors opinion. D. To tell readers the key to happiness and success.28. According to the text, which of the following statements is true?A. C
22、hildren with high esteem are likely to be high achievers.B. In childrens development high self-esteem plays a positive role. C. High self-esteem makes kids motivated nowadays.D. High self-esteem does harm to kids in a way.29. The proper way to develop childrens true self-esteem is to_.A. give them c
23、onstant praise unconditionally. B. let them shoulder all their responsibilities.C. offer them support even though they fail. D. have high expectations for their behavior.30. Whats the authors attitude towards high self-esteem?A. Subjective. B. Positive. C. Objective. D. Negative.第二节（共 5 小题；每题 2 分，满分
24、 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。If ever there was living proof that marathon running keeps you fit, Jenny Wood Allen from Dundee is it. 31 She was 71 and she didnt even have proper training shoes then.At first she could only run to the end of her avenue, which is about three quarters
25、of a mile. She had problems getting back and had to either take a bus or ask somebody for a lift. Within a couple of months, however, she was managing two or three miles.32 When it comes to marathon running, however, the experts are divided. One of them, Professor Craig Sharp says that if you are re
26、asonably fit, you can probably run for two hours at a medium pace and feel OK. At this point your muscles run out of glycogen(糖原)-the best source of energy we have. This means you start using fat for energy, and your body has to work harder to transform fat into energy. This happens at a time when y
27、ou are starting to feel exhausted. And it can hurt your heart in the long run. 33 Other specialists have a very different opinion. Dr. Percy Brown believes that if you train reasonably and prepare several months in advance, it could even help you live longer. He argues that after 16-20 miles, you ha
28、ve to slow down and running gets really hard. 34 After a quick top up of water and a rest, most go home and make a full recovery. Only 1 in 1,000 actually makes it to hospital.Another problem may be post-race exhaustion. Surveys show most runners are much more likely to catch colds or develop chest
29、infections in the week after running a race. 35 Theres no evidence of lasting disease or an increased risk of illness. A. In spite of this, marathon running is bad for your health.B. He believes that the only problem you may have when running a marathon is exhaustion or a small injury caused by fall
30、ing or tripping over things.C. Scientifically speaking, human beings are perfectly designed for jumping and running and walking long distances.D. Nowadays marathon is an increasingly popular sport in the world.E. But this weakening effect on the system is temporary.F. She started by running to the s
31、hops, wearing a thick jacket, and carrying her shopping bag.G. All this is proof-he believes-that the body isnt designed for long-distance running.第三部分：语言运用（共两节，满分 45 分）第一节 完形填空（共 20 个小题，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 A、B、C 和 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。I sat at my table, signing my name
32、to the most difficult letter Id ever written. The letter was _36 my son-Lukes birth mom, a single mother of three children with little money, struggling for _37 . This was not the first time that I had _38 her. Id sent several letters over the years with _39 of Luke, which the adoption agency agreed
33、 to forward, _40 had never received a single reply. “Please read this letter,“ I _41 , for Lukes life may depend on it.I adopted Luke when he was less than one. A gene from his birth parents had _42 Luke to be born with a blood disease. Much was done. But nothing was a _43 sign.Then, the doctor told
34、 us there was a chance that Lukes disease _44 be cured with a bone-marrow(骨髓) transplant. My heart lighted up but it _45 coldly when the doctor inquired if Luke had any brother or sister.I was at a loss.“Do I have the _46 to ask Lukes birth mother for help?” I asked the adoption agency official.“Luk
35、e is your child. You have the right to do whatever it _47 to save his life.”And so l penned the letter describing Lukes _48 to her. “Would you consider having your other children tested as _49 marrow donors?” I wrote. I _50 the letter into the mailbox, waited and prayed.Two weeks later, the doctor c
36、alled that Lukes birth mother had her children tested. And one of them was 100 percent _51 . The transplant operation _52 well and Luke survived.In another letter I shared the happy _53 with Lukes birth mother, who this time wrote back: “Ive written many letters but never had the _54 to mail them. M
37、any times I felt like I did the wrong thing, but I know now it was right. He is right _55 God needed him to be. Luke has two families who love him.“36. A. of B. to C. about D. on37. A. dream B. work C. marriage D. life38. A. understand B. complain C. contact D. touch39. A. letters B. photos C. books
38、 D. clothes40. A. but B. so C. and D. or41. A. smiled B. sighed C. prayed D. cried42. A. helped B. allowed C. forbidden D. caused43. A. hopeful B. wonderful C. thankful D. peaceful44. A. must B. could C. need D. should45. A. lifted B. loaded C. landed D. locked46. A. right B. duty C. chance D. time4
39、7. A. asks B. gets C. brings D. takes48. A. progress B. condition C. changes D. worry49. A. possible B. necessary C. important D. special50. A. cast B. laid C. dropped D. delivered51. A. discovery B. company C. choice D. match52. A. went on B. took on C. put on D. got on53. A. story B. operation C.
40、news D. messages54. A. confidence B. courage C. patience D. determination55. A. who B. what C. when D. where第卷注意：将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。第三部分：语言运用（共两节，满分 45 分）第二节（10 个小题；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 个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。A Bite of ChinaNo trip would be complete without experiencing the local food cul
41、ture._56_ (actual), China has various kinds of delicious food, including a wide variety of local snacks. . Without a doubt, for the majority of the foreigners I contacted, and myself _57_ (include), Peking Duck, Dim Sum, Mongolian Hot Pot were the favorite Chinese _58_ (dish). China is a place _59_t
42、he food is not only delicious, but the _60_ (cheap) Ive ever found. _61_ my last night in Beijing before returning to the States, I went to a Peking Duck restaurant that _62_ (suggest) for me to try. Beautiful place! Splendid woodblock prints on the walls, fresh flowers in the vases on the table, at
43、tractive silverware and beautiful chopsticks. I was handed _63_ menu and found most of the prices were especially cheap for the high quality of the food. The duck came in whole or half, along with all the little decorations that you know if youve ever eaten Peking duck a little tortilla (玉米饼) to put
44、 the sliced duck and vegetables in, chopped onion, sauce.Anyway, I ended up _64_ (order) a whole duck and thought Id just take the rest back to my hotel to eat later if I couldnt finish it. Unbelievably, in the end there was _65_ of the whole duck left on the plate. Umm, yummy! 第四部分：写作（共两节，满分 40 分）第
45、一节 应用文写作（满分 15 分）假定你是李明。你所在的班级将举行毕业告别派对(graduation farewell party), 请你给外教 Mr. Robinson 写一封邀请信，内容包括：1. 时间：周日下午 5 点； 2. 地点：学校餐厅；3. 活动安排：享用晚餐，观看演出，分享美好回忆等等。注意：1. 词数 80 左右； 2. 可适当增加细节。Dear Mr. Robinson,第二节 概要写作（满分 25 分）阅读下面短文，根据其内容写一篇 60 词左右的内容概要。One of the toughest things about being a high school stud
46、ent is that you never seem to get enough sleep at night, which often leaves you nodding off during classes. Spending either less than six or more than nine hours in sleeping puts your health at risk. A popular solution to a lack of sleep at night is to take a “power nap（小睡） ” during the day, but doe
47、s this work? Generally speaking, it can be beneficial. Research shows that a nap in the day - even a brief one as short as ten minutes - can clear your mind and leave you with increased energy and improved productivity.Here are some things you need to know to nap correctly. To start with, every time
48、 you doze off (打瞌睡) during the day does not count as a “power nap”. The best time to take a power nap is in the mid-afternoon, when your energy level tends to decrease. Try to avoid naps after 4pm, for sleeping too late in the day can make it harder to fall asleep at night.How long should a power nap be? Grabbing 10-30 minutes of rest is usually best for a middle-of-the-day nap. You are not really getting established sleep if you nod off for only five minutes. However, napping more than 40 minutes can
