1、鄂尔多斯西部四校 2016-2017 学年第一学期期末联考试卷高三英语试题 考试注意事项：1. 试卷分试题和答题卡两部分，请先检查好试卷页面是否印刷完整后答题2. 涂卡题请用 2B 铅笔正确涂抹，乱涂无效3. 答案写在答题纸上，考试结束后只交答题卡第一卷第一部分 阅读理解阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中，选出最佳选项。AWhen I was a kid, my mom was on welfare. And my dad was in jail. And I was surrounded by other drug addicts in my family who w
2、ould steal money from my mom.Things were bad.One time I came home from school, walked up the stairs to my bedroom, and my drug-addicted uncle was drunk and passed out in my bed.Whats sad was, it wasnt one time. It was several times a week. It was so common that Id sit on the floor and play Super Nin
3、tendo while he snored away his drugalcohol-induced coma.And later when I went to sleep, Id smell the unsavory smell of alcohol on my pillowcase.Luckily, it didnt stay that way. My grandma wanted more for my mom, and convinced her to go back to school.And she did.She worked full time, raised two kids
4、 full time, and went to nursing school full time. And by the time I graduated from high school, she pulled us from the brink of poverty into a middle class life. I got computers, Jnco jeans, and most important: a clean bed.My mom was a high school drop-out. My mom married the wrong man and divorced
5、him. My mom was surrounded by people pulling her down, and yet, she became the exception and you can be the exception too.1. Who used to take drugs in my bed?A. My uncle. B. My family C. My dad D. My mum.2. I was lucky to live from poverty because _.A. My grandma gave more and helped my family a lot
6、B. My family were drug addicts and sold to earn moneyC. My mum lived in an active way and worked hardD. I graduated from high school and began my own business3. From the passage, we know that _.A. I was an exception in my familyB. my dad was a thief and sent to jailC. my mum dropped out from high sc
7、hoolD. I was pulled down by surrounding people4. The title of the passage should be “ _”.A. Go back to School B. To be Exception C. Never Give Up D. Nothing is ImpossibleB.What are American high schools like? Well, Im happy to tell you what I know.When I started school here, it had already been a we
8、ek since the school opened. At this school, freshmen usually go on a trip for about three days at the beginning of school. Unfortunately I missed that wonderful trip, which would have been the best time to get to know my classmates. I was really sad. I wished Id known about it earlier.Despite the di
9、sappointment, however, I gradually adapted to my new life and school.There is a space in the basement of the teaching building where students chat and meet each other. As we do not always have the same classrooms and classmates, the school wants us to get to know each other there. Students usually c
10、ome to school early, sit in that space and have fun. Around the space, there are many lockers for students to leave their books in, so that students do not have to carry a heavy schoolbag everywhere.It really surprises me that we have almost no textbooks. We only have textbooks for World History and
11、 Algebra 2 and they are big and heavy, like bricks. For other classes, we only need binders(活页夹) with paper in them. Without textbooks, students learn things freely and actively. For example, my humanities teacher just teaches us what is in her mind at the time. We never know what we will learn.Anot
12、her difference between American schools and Chinese schools is that American schools care about students morality more than their academic studies. For example, if you do not finish your homework, you will just be asked to do it later, but if you cheat or lie, you will get a warning or even be kicke
13、d out.I think that most students here are good at schoolwork as well, but compared to Chinese students, they can make learning a more joyful experience. I think we should take the good points from our two different kinds of education to perfect our approach to studying.5. What was the writer sad for
14、?A. He was late for school. B. He missed the trip at the beginning of school.C. He didnt know anyone D. American students looked down upon him6. Why do students go to the basement of the teaching building?A. To attend class. B. To share a classroom.C. To have fun. D. To meet teachers.7. How do teach
15、ers in the US teach the students?A. However they want to B. They use bricksC. Some use textbooks; some teach freely D. They always teach as required.8. According to the passage, in American high schools, _.A. you are likely to be kicked out if you cheatB. youll be punished if you do not finish your
16、homeworkC. students are better at school work than Chinese studentsD. students care about the grades they getC.The new high-speed railway line between Urumqi, capital of the Xinjiang Uygur self-governing region, and Lanzhou, capital of Gansu province, has cut train travel time by half to less than 1
17、2 hours.The dramatic improvement will benefit many families planning reunions for Spring Festival.“For the first time, I feel home is not that far away after all.” said Liang Shaofu as he boarded a high-speed train in Urumqi with six members of his family.The 35-year-old left Lanzhou to set up a dry
18、 fruit business in Xinjiang eight years ago, and he has now settled in Urumqi.The 1,776-km line, which passes through Qinghai province and is the countrys first high-speed railway to be built in a high-altitude region, came into service on Dec 26.“We normally drive home for Spring Festival to avoid
19、the difficulties of buying seven train tickets for the whole family during the peak season.” Liang said. “Driving can be very tiring and dangerous sometimes, so one year we even decided not to go back to Lanzhou simply to avoid the trip.”More than 600,000 passengers traveled on the line during its f
20、irst month, and the Urumqi Railway Bureau said the introduction of high-speed services will ease transport pressure during the Spring Festival peak season.The existing usual railway line could no longer support Xinjiangs development. All passengers trains will gradually shift to the new link, leavin
21、g the old one to be used for goods. As a result, Xinjiangs annual goods ability could reach 200 million metric tons from the current 70 million.The line passes through areas that experience high winds, and it also crosses parts of the deserted Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and the bone-dry sands of the Gobi
22、 Desert.The project could help China to promote its high-speed railway technology abroad, said Ma Xizhang, director of the Lanzhou-Xinjiang railway projects management department in Xinjiang.9. How long did it take to go from Urumqi to Lanzhou by the usual train before?A. About 12 hours B. About 6 h
23、ours C. About 18 hours D. About 24 hours10. What the main advantage of the new high-speed railway?A. It takes less time to go from Urumqi to Xian.B. It will be more convenient for people all over the country to Xinjiang.C. All the people in Lanzhou can return home on festivals.D. It helps to improve
24、 Xinjiangs development.11. From the passage we can learn _.A. Xinjiangs annual goods ability can increase nearly four timesB. the new railway technology may help more railway lines to be built abroadC. the high-speed railway lines cant be built across the bone-dry sandsD. the old railway lines can o
25、nly carry goods now12. Which of the following is true according to the passage?A. The new high-speed railway line is good for all people to go homeB. The new high-speed railway line benefits businessmen to carry goodsC. Taking the new train is safer than driving homes from Urumqi to Lanzhou.D. Busin
26、essmen seldom went home for Spring Festival before.DDo you want to improve the way you study? Do you feel nervous before a test? Many students say that a lack of concentration is their biggest problem. It seriously affects their ability to study, so do their test results. If so, use these tips to he
27、lp you.Study TechniquesYou should always study in the same place. You shouldnt sit in a position that you use for another purpose. For example, when you sit on a sofa to study, your brain will think it is time to relax. Dont watch TV while you are studying. Experts warn that your concentration may b
28、e reduced by 50 percent if you attempt to study in this way. Always try to have a white wall in front of you, so there is nothing to distract (make less concentrated) you. Before sitting down to study, gather together all the equipment you need. Apart from your textbooks, pens, pencils and knives, m
29、ake sure you have a dictionary. If your study desk or table is needed when you are not studying, store all your equipment in a box beside it.Your eyes will become tired if you try to read a text which is on a flat surface. Position your book at an angle of 30 degrees.Be realistic and dont try to com
30、plete too much in one study period. Finish one thing before beginning another. If you need a break, get up and walk around for a few minutes, but try not to telephone a friend or have something to eat.Test-talking SkillsAll your hard work will be for nothing if you are too nervous to take your test.
31、 Getting plenty of rest is very important. This means: do not study all night before your test! It is a better idea to have a long-term study plan. Try to make a timetable for your study which lasts for a few months.Exercise is a great way to reduce pressure. Doing some form of exercise every day wi
32、ll also improve your concentration. Eat healthy food, too.When you arrive in the examination room, find your seat and sit down. Breathe slowly and deeply. Check the time on the clock during the test, but not too often. Above all, take no notice of everyone else and give the test paper your undivided
33、 attention.13.Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?A. Check the time during the exam at a certain time.B. Your concentration will improve if you study and watch TV at the same time. C. You should study in a different place every day, so you dont get bored.D. Staying up
34、all night and studying is tiring, but you will learn a lot using this method.14.What does the underlined word “it” refer to?A. Your textbook. B. Your study desk or table. C. Your dictionary D. The equipment you need15. What can be inferred from the passage?A. You shouldnt look at everyone else durin
35、g the test. B. Youll concentrate more if there is nothing to distract you.C. You will have enough energy to deal with your study and exams by eating healthy diet.D. If you feel tired during study, you can walk around for a few minutes.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
36、多余选项。 （选项E=AB； F=BC; G=CD；涂卡时注意！）Think for a moment about the teachers youve had at junior or senior high school. Which one did you like best? And why? Were the teachers you liked best also the ones who were the best teachers, in your opinion? 16 And then begin to read further.Some very common answe
37、rs to this question are that teachers need to love their students, that they need to have expert knowledge of their subjects and that they should devote themselves completely to their work. All of these ideas are, of course, true to a certain extent. 17 Its impossible for anyone to love everyone he
38、knows, and teachers deal with a very large number of students over the years. On the other hand, teachers should certainly be able to make their students feel that theyre interested in them as people. 18 A deep knowledge of the subject is especially important. 19 Thats to say, a teacher needs to be
39、trained in the skills of teaching. These skills include how to control a class. Finally, teachers have to devote a lot of time and energy to their work, of course. However, because theyre also models that their students must follow, its important that they should be well-balanced people with interes
40、ts outside their school workfamilies, friends, hobbies, etc. 20 A. Theyre perhaps a little too simple.B. Students ask too much from teachers.C. Well-qualified teachers should be educated and capableD. Consider for a minute the qualities that make a teacher outstanding.E. A teacher who only lives for
41、 work is likely to become narrow-minded.F. Equally important is the ability to pass that knowledge on to the students effectivelyG. They also pay attention to the development of their brains and their characters.第二部分 英语知识运用 （共两节，满分 45 分）第一节 完形填空 （共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C
42、和 D）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） 。That holiday morning I didnt have to attend school. Usually, on holiday, Mother 21 me to sleep in. And I would certainly take full advantage of it. On this particular morning, 22 , I felt like getting up early.I stood by my window overlooking the 23 having nothing
43、 better to do. But as it turned out, I was soon to learn about something 24 in life.As I watched several people go by, get into their cars and go off, I 25 an old man on a bicycle with a bucket on its 26 and a basket of rags and bottles on its back-carriage. He 27 from one car to another, washing an
44、d cleaning them. From the water on the ground, it seemed that he had already 28 washing and cleaning about a dozen or more cars. He must have begun to work quite early in the morning. Several thoughts 29 my mind as I watched him work. He wasnt well-dressed. He had on a pair of shorts and a(n) 30 T-s
45、hirt. The bicycle he rode was not by any means the kind modern 31 would want to be seen riding on. But he seemed 32 with life. There he was , working hard at his small business, 33 at passers-by and stopping to chat now and then 34 elderly men and women on their way to the market nearby.There was a
46、noticeable touch of 35 in the way he seemed to be doing things 36 the windscreen(挡风玻璃)，then standing back to admire it; scrubbing(擦净) the wheels and 37 , standing back to see what they look like after the scrub.It was a 38 to learn, I felt. At no age need one have to beg for a 39 if one has good hea
47、lth and is willing to work hard. For a while I felt 40 of myself. Young as I am just sixteen, and there was this old man who must have been usefully engaged perhaps before the sun appeared above the horizon.21 A. allows B. forces C. causes D. forbids22 A. otherwise B. however C. therefore D. besides
48、23 A. bus stop B. parking lot C. school D. market24 A. useful B. surprising C. awful D. interesting25 A. called B. recognized C. noticed D. assisted26 A. handle B. back C. wheel D. seat27 A. searched B. left C. wandered D. moved28 A. stopped B. finished C. intended D. started29 A. disturbed B. slipped C. crossed D. inspired30 A. simple B. shiny C. attractive D. expensive31 A. repairmen B. cyclists C. drivers D. businessmen32 A. content B. busy C. careful D. bored33 A. laughing B. looking C. waving D. pointing34 A. about B. for C. like D. with35 A. worry B. pride C. sympathy D. respect36
