1、2017 届湖北省黄冈市黄梅县第二中学高三上学期期中考试英语试题第一部分：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. Where did the woman probably leave her hat?A. In a restaurant. B. In a car. C. In a shop.2. What is the time right
2、 now? A. 7:15. B. 9:15. C. 11:15.3. What are the speakers discussing?A. Whether to go to France. B. What to do in France. C. How to go to France.4. Why is the girl upset?A. Her family is about to move. B. Her mother is out of work. C. She has no friends now.5. What was the weather like in the Lake D
3、istrict on their holiday?A. Snowy. B. Sunny. C. Rainy.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 ； 听 完 后 ， 各 小 题 将 给 出 5 秒 钟 的 作 答 时 间 。 每 段
4、对 话 或 独 白 读 两 遍 。听第 6 段材料，回答第 6 至 7 题。6. How long has the man played the guitar?A. 8 years. B. 9 years. C. 17 years.7. What instrument does the man think is the most difficult to play?A. The piano. B. The guitar. C. The drum.听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 至 10 题。8. What did the woman do last winter?A. She taught a
5、class. B. She changed a job. C. She took a lecture.9. Why is the man happy?A. He can give lectures after retirement.B. He has retired and begins to learn computer.C. He can communicate with his grandchildren online.10. What is the womans regular job?A. A librarian. B. A salesperson. C. A lecturer.听第
6、 8 段材料，回答第 11 至 13 题。11. What is the relationship between the speakers?A. Colleagues. B. Roommates. C. Schoolmates.12. What does the man advise the woman to do?A. Move her house. B. Go to work together. C. Confirm the appointment.13. How do the speakers like Ms. Gomez?A. Friendly. B. Punctual. C. Po
7、pular. 听第 9 段材料，回答第 14 至 17 题。14. When is the woman supposed to finish her essay?A. By this Saturday. B. By next Monday. C. By next Friday.15. Why is the woman behind with her writing class?A. She was ill. B. The course is too difficult. C. She is busy with her reading task.16. What does the man thi
8、nk of his college life?A. Busy. B. Boring. C. Colourful.17. What is the woman probably going to do on the 28th?A. Visit an exhibition. B. Attend a party. C. Watch a play.听第 10 段材料，回答第 18 至 20 题。18. What can be seen in Woodhill Shelter? A. Wild animals. B. Sea creatures. C. Farm animals.19. What do w
9、e know about the shelter?A. It offers free plant-based diet. B. It has won wide recognition. C. Its workers are poorly paid.20. What is advised to do to be a volunteer of the shelter?A. Make a call. B. Sign up online. C. Post a form.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
10、项（A、B、C 、D ）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂AHere are some of the best museums in America that parents can choose from for an educational trip.Boston Childrens MuseumLocation: MassachusettsThe exhibits here are of health, art, science, culture and environmental awareness. In this museum, children also learn abou
11、t Japanese culture and house of silk merchant. Activities like Play Lab, New Balance Climb and The Recycle Shop bring out the creativity in children.Childrens Museum of HoustonTermed as the best playground for mind, this museum offers scores of activities for kids of every age. It even offers free f
12、amily adventure events where families with their toddlers or kids are encouraged to work on math activities and games. Children also learn about broadcasting activities and preserving ecosystems.Minnesota Childrens MuseumLocation: MinnesotaThis museum is located at St. Pauls and kids find themselves
13、 immersed in a world of smart play. Here activities like exploring natural habitats of animals are undertaken. Kids also paint their faces, play with finger puppets and at the same time, appreciate learning forms.These museums have surely taken us down to the memory lane where we once went and explo
14、red, laughed and enjoyed our trip. These creative institutions are a best way to instill learning ideas, create experiences and develop little curious minds. Active learning takes place when the minds are engaged. These children-centered institutions rightly cater to the needs of the young ones.21.
15、Where is Boston Childrens Museum located?A. In Texas B. In AlaskaC. In Massachusetts D. In Minnesota22. Where should you go to let your kids explore natural habitats of animals?A. Boston Childrens Museum B. Minnesota Childrens MuseumC. Museum for American Children D. Childrens Museum of Houston23. W
16、ho is the text mainly written for?A. School children B. Sports loversC. School teachers D. Parents with small kidsBWhat is the most common cause for people in the UK to ask for leave due to illness? The answer is not the common cold or flu, but back pain. Back pain affects one in three British adult
17、s, costs the country over 5 billion pounds every year and is very difficult to treat. But now Britains National Health Service (NHS) will be offering a new solution: acupuncture. The ancient Chinese needle treatment has been around in the UK for many years, but this is the first time it has been off
18、icially approved by the NHS.Traditionally, doctors in the UK have advised back pain sufferers to stay active, do stretching exercises and take painkillers when necessary. In more serious cases some people are given X-ray treatment or injections with medicines. However, there is evidence that acupunc
19、ture may be more effective than expensive X-rays or injections, so patients who have been suffering for over six weeks should be given a choice. As an alternative to acupuncture, patients will be able to choose either a course of spinal manipulation (脊柱推拿), or a series of special exercise sessions.
20、In the UK, acupuncture is regarded as an aiding treatment, which means medical procedure hasnt experienced serious experiments by which scientists prove some treatments work. While many experts have welcomed the policy to make acupuncture available on the NHS, some are still skeptical about its effe
21、ctiveness.Research from the US earlier this month found that similar acupuncture using toothpicks (牙签) which do not stick into the skin could be as good as using real needles. So while some are yet to be convinced, back pain sufferers will be hoping that acupuncture helps get them feeling healthy ag
22、ain.24. According to the passage, which is the best way to treat back pain?A. To stay active. B. To be acupunctured.C. To do stretching exercises. D. To take X-ray treatment or injections.25. Why are some people still doubtful about the effectiveness of acupuncture?A. Because they have other choices
23、.B. Because acupuncture is just an aiding treatment.C. Because using toothpicks is as good as using real needles.D. Because acupuncture hasnt been tested by scientists strictly.26. What does the author want to prove in the last paragraph?A. Acupuncture can be an effective treatment for back pain.B.
24、Toothpicks is a useful tool for acupuncture.C. Needles are no better than toothpicks.D. Toothpicks will take place of needles in the future.27. What does the passage mainly talk about?A. The magic needles. B. Acupuncture in the UK.C. The ways to treat back pain. D. The reasons for people to ask for
25、leave.CIts a rainy, cold winter afternoon. The boys are playing in their rooms, so its the perfect time to do some baking, just enjoying the peaceful moment as I knead (揉) bread dough (生面团). Suddenly, there is the sound of shouting, tears， a door slam, followed one of them calling, “Mom! He hurt me!
26、” and footsteps running up the stairs. I sigh.My younger son is standing in front of me in tears. I go to hug him as my elder son comes up too, ready to defend his position. All hope of some quiet time has disappeared, but I just dont feel like playing judge today.“So, who wants to help me bake some
27、 bread?” I ask brightly, ignoring their angry looks at not being able to tell me their tales of bitterness. No takers.“Bread is boring,” Tristan finally admits. “Okay, what would like to make?” I ask. “Chocolate!” Sawyer yells, breaking free of my embrace. “Chocolate chip cookies! ” Tristan agrees h
28、appily.As I watch Sawyer practice breaking eggs and Tristan reading on his own and patiently instructing his brother on how to measure brown sugar and see their excitement as they use the mixer to grind oats, I know theres nothing else I d rather be doing.The kitchen is a disaster. There is egg juic
29、e on the counter，flour on the floor, and a mountain of dishes to clean up. But peering through the mess are two happy faces-covered in chocolate, of course, but, smiling ear to earand the mess, and their previous fight, is forgotten.As we close the curtains, we sit together on the sofa, and dig into
30、 the big plate of cookies, fresh from the oven, baked with love and more than a dash of silliness.28. Why did the writer sigh?A. Her two sons fought again. B. She couldnt do any baking.C. She had to play with naughty sons. D. Rain ruined a good winter afternoon.29. The writers two sons look angry be
31、cause .A. they have to do some housework B. they cant play referee todayC. they have no chance to complain D. they consider themselves treated unfairly30. While baking chocolate, the two boys .A. asked the writer to go for a rest B. got along well with each otherC. did everything as the writer asked
32、 D. planned everything carefully in advance31. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A. Everything Is a Disaster B. Baking Is TerribleC. Sons Can Cook D. Chocolate Cookies End a FightDNOT all memories are sweet. Some people spend all their lives trying to forget bad experiences.
33、Violence and traffic accidents can leave people with terrible physical and emotional scars. Often they relive these experiences in nightmares.Now American researchers think they are close to developing a pill, which will help people forget bad memories. The pill is designed to be taken immediately a
34、fter a frightening experience. They hope it might reduce, or possibly erase（抹去）,the effect of painful memories.In November, experts tested a drug on people in the US and France. The drug stops the body releasing chemicals that fix memories in the brain. So far the research has suggested that only th
35、e emotional effects of memories may be reduced, not that the memories are erased.The research has caused a great deal of argument. Some think it is a bad idea, While others support it. Supporters say it could lead to pills that prevent or treat soldiers troubling memories after war. They say that th
36、ere are many people who suffer from terrible memories. “Some memories can ruin peoples lives. They come back to you when you dont want to have them in a daydream or nightmare. They usually come with very painful emotions,” said Roger Pitman, a professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School.“ This
37、 could relieve a lot of that suffering.”But those who are against the research say that changing memories is very dangerous because memories give us our identity（特质）. They also help us all avoid the mistakes of past. “All of us can think of bad events in our lives that were horrible at the time but
38、make us who we are. Im not sure we want to wipe those memories out,” said Rebecca Dresser, a medical ethicist.32. The passage is mainly about .A. a new medical invention B. a new research on the pillC. a way of erasing painful memories D. an argument about the research on the pill33. The drug tested
39、 on people can .A. cause the brain to fix memories B. stop people remembering bad experiencesC. prevent body producing certain chemicals D. wipe out the emotional effects of memories34. We can infer from the passage that .A. people doubt the effects of the pills B. the pill will stop peoples bad exp
40、eriencesC. taking the pill will do harm to peoples health D. the pill has probably been produced in America35. Which of the following does Rebecca Dresser agree with?A. Some memories can ruin peoples lives. B. People want to get rid of bad memories.C. Experiencing bad events makes us different from
41、others.D. The pill will reduce peoples sufferings from bad memories.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。Everyone wants to be happy, but not everyone can make it. Do you want to have a good mood every day? If so, the following steps will be useful to you.Be grateful.3
42、6 They can be simple things like the purple flower on the sidewalk, the beautiful sunset, and the hot shower you take every day. When you have a grateful heart, you11 cherish them and be naturally filled with happiness.37 When you put your mind, heart and soul into what youre doing, youre creating a
43、 happiness statecalled the “flow”. When youre living in the flow, youre less likely to mind what others may think about you, and less bothered by unimportant things. The result? More happiness, of course!Become a problem solver.Happy people are problem solvers. 38 Instead, they face up to the challe
44、nge and channel (用于)their energies into finding a creative solution. By becoming a problem solver, youll build up your self-confidence and your ability to accomplish whatever you determine to do.Practice forgiveness.Hatred and anger are forms of self-punishment. When you forgive, youre actually prac
45、ticingkindness to yourself. 39 Everyone makes mistakes. Its through our mistakes that we learn and grow to become a bigger and better person.Give back.Doing good is one of the surest ways to feel good. According to Harvard, when people do good, their brains become active in the very same reward cent
46、er that is stimulated when they experience other rewards.40 A. Go with the flow.B. Focus on what you are doing.C. And most importantly, learn to forgive yourself.D. When they face a challenge in life, they dont fall into a sad state.E. When they meet with difficulties, they will solve them on their
47、own.F. So Its not a surprise that people who care more about others are happier.G. Slow down, look around, and pay attention to the little details in your life.第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分 45 分）第一节：（共 20 小题；每题 1.5 分，满分 30 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。Little Adeline Roe stands on the edge
48、of the swimming pool, preparing to jump in. She can hear the 41 from her parents nearby and from the instructor in the water. But she 42 to see them. 43 , she was born with Cone Dystrophy-a rare genetic disorder that 44 her vision is not only blurry (模糊), but she cannot see color and has a(n) 45 sen
49、sitivity to light. But Adeline is 46 to live a life where her legal blindness wont get 47 . Each Saturday, she learns to 48 through a program called Rapidswim. The program uses 49 instructors to work one-on-one with people living with a 50 to improve overall fitness, water confidence, and communication.Ade
