1、沈阳二中 20162017 学年度上学期期中考试高三（17 届）英语试题说明：1.测试时间：120 分钟 总分：150 分2.客观题涂在答题纸上，主观题答在答题纸的相应位置上 第卷注意事项：1. 答第 I 卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。2. 选出每小题答案后，用 2B 铅笔把答题卡上所对应题目的答案标号框涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号框。不能答在本试卷上，否则无效。第一部分：听力（共两节，满分 30 分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节（共 5 小题，每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分
2、）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. What will the woman do?A. Have fun with the manB. Go to a birthday party.C. Go and have a drink.2. What does Lilys father do?A. He builds buildings.B. He works as an officer.C. He cleans windows
3、of buildings.3. What does the woman mean?A. She also wants to go to Mr. Browns class.B. Its difficult to go to Mr. Browns class.C. Mr. Browns class is not very popular.4. Whats the womans father?A. An officer. B. A teacher.C. A farmer.5. What may the man do next?A. Go to cook. B. Reserve a table.C.
4、Choose a restaurant.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. Why is the man moving out?A. Because the apartment is too far from where he works.B. Because he can
5、 live with a friend for free somewhere else.C. Because there is no heat in the apartment and he feels cold.7. What day is it today?A. Thursday. B. Friday. C. Saturday.听第7 段材料，回答第8 至10 题。8. When did they plan to meet at first?A. At 7:30 am tomorrow.B. At 8:00 am tomorrow.C. At 8:30 am tomorrow.9. Wha
6、t will the woman and Tim most probably do tomorrow?A. Go hiking. B. Play football.C. Go shopping for clothes.10. Where does the conversation take place?A. At school. B. At home.C. Over the phone.听第8 段材料，回答第11 至13题。11. Why does the woman like Stephen Benets poems?A. Because they are more beautiful th
7、an other poems.B. Because they tell beautiful love stories in America.C. Because they give Americans something to believe in.12. What did Stephen Benet do at the age of 17?A. He published his first book of poems.B. He dropped out of Yale University.C. He started writing poems.13. What does the woman
8、 usually write?A. Beautiful poems. B. Love stories. C. Stories about goodness.听第9段材料，回答第14 至17 题。14. When will the man arrive in London?A. On August 6th. B. On August 7th. C. On August 8th.15. Why doesnt the man choose the hotel 55?A. Because it is inconvenient for him.B. Because there is no garden.
9、C. Because it is too costly.16. What does the man find the cost of Arran House Hotel?A. Low. B. Reasonable. C. Too high.17. Which hotel does the man choose in the end?A. Arran House Hotel. B. The Jesmond Hotel. C. The Hoxton.听第10 段材料，回答第18 至20 题。18. What makes the catch special?A. It is a rare fish
10、in Alaska.B. It is an extremely big fish.C. It is a record-setting old fish.19. Where did Henry get the fish?A. In the deep sea.B. On the surface of the sea.C. In a deep river in Alaska.20. How did Henry learn about the fish?A. Through reading a local paper.B. Through talking to a researcher.C. Thro
11、ugh referring to a guide book.第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分 40 分）ARaised in a fatherless home, my father was extremely tightfisted towards us children. His attitude didnt soften as I grew into adulthood and went to college. I had to ride the bus whenever I came home. Though the bus stopped about two miles from h
12、ome, Dad never met me, even in severe weather. If I grumbled, hed say in his loudest father-voice, “Thats what your legs are for!”The walk didnt bother me as much as the fear of walking alone along the highway and country roads. I also felt less than valued that my father didnt seem concerned about
13、my safety. But that feeling was canceled one spring evening.It had been a particularly difficult week at college after long hours in labs. I longed for home. When the bus reached a stop, I stepped off and dragged my suitcase to begin the long journey home.A row of hedge (树篱) edged the driveway that
14、climbed the hill to our house. Once I had turned off the highway to start the last lap of my journey, I always had a sense of relief to see the hedge because it meant that I was almost home. On that particular evening, the hedge had just come into view when I saw something gray moving along the top
15、of the hedge, moving toward the house. Upon closer observation, I realized it was the top of my fathers head. Then I knew, each time Id come home, he had stood behind the hedge, watching, until he knew I had arrived safely. I swallowed hard against the tears. He did care, after all.On later visits,
16、that spot of gray became my watchtower. I could hardly wait until I was close enough to watch for its secret movement above the greenery. Upon reaching home, I would find my father sitting innocently in his chair. “So! My son, its you!” hed say, his face lengthening into pretended surprise.I replied
17、, “Yes, Dad, its me. Im home.” 21. What does the underlined word “grumbled” in Paragraph 1 probably mean?A. Admitted readily. B. Explained clearly. C. Agreed lamely. D. Spoke unhappily.22. What made the author feel uncomfortable was _.A. the tiredness after long hours in labs B. the fear of seeing s
18、omething moving C. the feeling of being less than valuedD. the loneliness of riding the bus home 23. The authors father watched behind the hedge because _.A. he was concerned about his sons safety B. he wanted to help his son build up courageC. he didnt want to meet his son at the doorwayD. he didnt
19、 think his son was old enough to walk alone24. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A. My Fathers Secret. B. My College Life.C. Terrible Journey Home. D. Riding Bus Alone.BI have been teaching animal behavior at the Boulder County Prison in Colorado for 10 years. The course is o
20、ne of the most popular in the prison. Prisoners have to earn the right to attend the course and they work hard to get in.One reason why the course is so popular is that many prisoners find it easier to connect with animals than with people, because animals dont judge them. They trust animals in ways
21、 they dont with humans.Yet, they hold a misunderstanding of how animals treat one another. Many admit that their own “animal behavior” is what got them into trouble in the first place. I teach that though there is competition and aggression in the animal kingdom, there is also a lot of cooperation a
22、nd sympathy.Many of the students want to build healthy relationships, and they find that the class helps them. I use examples of the social behavior of group-living animals such as wolves as a model for developing and maintaining friendships among people who must work together for their own good and
23、 also for the good of the group.Its clear that science inspires the students here and it also gives them hope. I know some students have gone back into education after their being set free while others have gone to work for humane societies or contributed time and money to conservation organizations
24、. One went on to receive a masters degree in nature writing.Science and humane education help the prisoners connect with values that they otherwise would not have done. It opens the door to understanding, trust, cooperation and hope. Theres a large population of people to whom science could mean a l
25、ot, if only they could have access to it. The class helps me, too. I get as much out of it as the students and it has made me a better teacher.25. The authors course is welcomed by the prisoners because _. A. they consider animals their best friends B. they are curious about animal kingdomC. they fe
26、el it easier to get along with animalsD. they are more familiar with animal behavior26. The author used wolves as an example to _.A. provide the prisoners with more knowledgeB. explain the cruel side of group-living animals C. help the prisoners realize the importance of teamworkD. inform the prison
27、ers that animals get people into trouble 27. We can infer from the text that some prisoners _.A. have turned over a new leafB. are required to attend the courseC. are willing to learn working skills D. prefer humane education to science CYour heart vs. Your mindYou watch a sad film and get caught up
28、 in your emotions. You cry your eyes out at the dramatic plotsyou feel sad for the characters if they suffer, or happy for them when they are successful. It is only when the movie is over that you realize that what you were watching is not real.But why couldnt you accept that when you were so absorb
29、ed in the movie? It was reported in Science Daily this week that scientists at Case Western Reserve University, US, discovered that people simply cannot think emotionally and logically at the same time.It has long been known that something different goes on in our brain when we use logic, rather tha
30、n responding to something emotionally. Thinking logically is a step-by-step process, in which people make decisions through reasoning and find answers. When we think emotionally, we look at things from someone elses point of view and try to feel their pain.Now scientists have found that thinking log
31、ically and emotionally are like the two ends of a seesaw (跷跷板) when were busy thinking emotionally, the part of the brain used for cold, hard analysis is prevented. And its also true the other way round.To come to this conclusion, scientists gathered 45 peoplemen and womento take brain scans as they
32、 solved different kinds of puzzles. Some of the puzzles were tough and involved math and physics and others were social problems that required participants to put themselves in other peoples shoes.Scientists found that when participants were doing a math problem, the region in their brain that is as
33、sociated with logical thinking lit up, and when asked to make emotional decisions, the region for emotional thinking lit up. But the most interesting part is that when asked to solve problems that required both logical and emotional responses, the participants always used one of the regions at a tim
34、e while the other one went dark.“Emotional thinking and logical thinking are mutually (相互地) independent in the brain,” said Anthony Jack, leader of the study. “You dont have to favor one, but cycle efficiently between them, and employ the right network at the right time.”However, people sometimes en
35、ded up using the wrong one. This explains why some people are good at solving complex math problems but have poor social skills. And why even the smartest people get taken in by fake but touching stories.28 Why does the author mention watching movies at the beginning of the article?ATo tell us that
36、the movies that we watch are not real.BTo introduce the research findings from this experience.C To show that logical thinking is much more important.DTo prove to us that the emotional thinking is powerful.29 Through their recent tests, scientists at Case Western Reserve University, US proved _.Alog
37、ical thinking works differently from emotional thinkingBlogical thinking is much more efficient than emotional thinkingC logical thinking and emotional thinking take turns to function Dlogical thinking and emotional thinking could work together30 The underlined expression in Paragraph 5 probably mea
38、ns _.Aput ones foot in ones mouth Bput on other peoples shoesC place oneself in others position Dstand on ones own feet31 We can conclude from the last two paragraphs that _.Apeople can freely switch between different types of thinkingBadopting the wrong thinking method could have bad resultsC peopl
39、e could use both logical thinking and emotional thinkingDpeople who think logically could easily be taken in by storiesDAt Wheeler Interests, a Virginia-based property development company, plans are under way to get employees boating. “Were building a dock and Id like to get six kayaks and canoes,”
40、says CEO Jon Wheeler. The company is devoting itself to providing the “right type of culture and environment for employees and this includes physical exercise”.The company, explains Mr. Wheeler, sits on a branch of the Lynnhaven River and the idea is to let staff go canoeing and kayaking at lunchtim
41、e. It already has a gym, free yoga and a campus that encourages walking. Given the location, Mr. Wheeler believes canoes and kayaks are a logical extension of this idea. The office gym has long been a place for staff to exercise, but to keep up with the changing world of the modern workout, some for
42、ward thinking businesses are starting to expand their fitness choices for staff.The Chiswick Park office complex in west London has a square that offers a wide range of sports facilities. “We often put up a football pitch or set up netball courts and were having a climbing wall in soon,” says Kate O
43、lsen, events manager. “We also bring in professional coaches for various sports, such as golf, tennis.”Chiswick Park makes the most of its leafy location near the River Thames, too. There is a running club and the site has 10 bikes that the 4,500 employees of the companies can borrow. “Theres a mapp
44、ed 10km route and a 5km route,” says Ms Olsen, “and if you want something different the receptionists can recommend routes.”Gwen Clerc, contract manager at Intelsat, one of the companies with offices at the park, is a regular cyclist and has used the free bikes for everything from exercise in nearby
45、 Gunnersbury Park to popping to local shops. “Its a great idea, very handy and very popular with staff,” she says. If you get there late on a sunny day, theyve often run out of bikes.”32. Wheeler Interests plans to get employees boating in order to _. A. help develop more docks for the companyB. hel
46、p sell more kayaks and canoes for the companyC. provide them with a healthy culture and environmentD. attract more out-door lovers to join the company33. What do we know from paragraph 3?A. The square has only two kinds of sports equipment.B. Employees are tired of playing football on the pitch.C. T
47、he climbing wall hasnt been built in the square so far.D. Professional coaches for various sports are well paid.34. Chiswick Park is good for running because _.A. employees can borrow bikes after runningB. it has many trees and is located near the River ThamesC. there are only two routes for employe
48、es to choose fromD. the clerks would advise employees to run properly35. According to Gwen Clerc, _.A. employees would use the free bikes rather than their ownB. riding bikes is the best way for employees to keep healthyC. bikes always run out no matter what the weather is likeD. employees enjoy usi
49、ng the free bikes due to the convenience第 2 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的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多于选项。People have always wanted to know what the future will look like. Then, how can we know what the future will look like? _36_ The world has changed a lot in the last 150 years, but we humans are driven by the same basic needs as we were 150 years ago, such as food, sleep, the f
