1、江苏省扬州中学 2017 届高三第二学期期中考试英语试题第 I 卷 (三部分 共 85 分)第一部分： 听力 (共两节，满分 20 分)第一节（共 5 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 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. What does the man imply?A. He cant go now. B. He cant wait any longer.C. He wants to call someone.2. W
2、hat does the woman mean?A. Furnished apartments will cost more.B. She can provide the man with the apartment he needs. C. The apartment is just what the man is looking for.3. What is the man going to do?A. Look for a hotel. B. Have his watch repaired. C. Meet someone at the hotel.4. What are the spe
3、akers mainly talking about?A. A book. B. A teacher. C. An exam. 5. What do the speakers think of the music?A. Pleasant. B. Acceptable. C. Disturbing.第二节（共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 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，各个小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白
4、读两遍。听第 6 段材料，回答第 6 至 7 题。6. What do people do at the ski club meeting?A. Buy skiing equipment. B. Plan skiing trips. C. Present skiing lectures.7. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Close friends. B. Teacher and student.C. Interviewer and interviewee.听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 至 9 题。8. Ac
5、cording to the man, what is the best way to manage anxiety? A. To take medicine. B. To sleep more. C. To work less.9. What does the man think of the anti-anxiety drugs? A. They are not harmful to the brain. B. They have more benefits than harm.C. They are valuable but costly.听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。1
6、0. Why does the woman call?A. To report a robbery. B. To make a complaint.C. To buy some T-shirts.11. How did the woman describe the young man?A. He was short in a black shirt and jeans. B. He was tall in a white shirt and jeans. C. He was tall in a black shirt and jeans.12. What might the man do af
7、ter the conversation?A. Meet the woman. B. Apologize to the woman.C. Look for that handbag.听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。13. Which is the largest ethnic group in San Francisco?A. The Chinese. B. The whites. C. The blacks.14. Where do most of the Chinese people live in San Francisco?A. In the northern part
8、of the city. B. In Chinatown. C. All over the city.15. What is the Japanese population in San Francisco?A. 12, 000. B. 700, 000. C. 50, 000.16. Why does the man know SO much about San Francisco?A. He travels a lot in the city.B. He teaches ethnic history at a university.C. He thinks the city is pret
9、ty.听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。17. Why did the speaker give up the idea of being a chocolate tester?A. It is a dangerous job.B. It is hard to be professional.C. He had to take more responsibility.18. What made the speaker want to become a football referee（裁判）?A. The salary. B. The hobby. C. The advisor.
10、19. What can Philipo be?A. A dog. B. A stylist. C. A doctor.20. Why did the speaker decide to become a journalist?A. He wanted to earn much money.B. He was good at finding out information.C. He was expected to follow in his fathers footsteps.第二部分 英语知识运用 (共两节, 满分 35 分)第一节 单项 填空 (共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15
11、 分)21. Both sides agreed that the meeting “was positive and fruitful,“ Wang said, adding that the meeting has set _ constructive tone for the development of China-US relations, and helped set _ direction for collective endeavors.A. a; / B. a; the C. the; the D. a; a22. It is said that a most popular
12、 emoji (expression of emotion on the Internet) is the “face with the rolling eyes”, _ is used in 14 percent of text messages.A. that B. what C. whose D. which23. Home is _ we complain the most, but are often _ the best. A. which, treated B. where, treated C. that, being treated D. how, treating24. H
13、ow long do you think _ the computer company brings out a new product?A. it will be before B. will it be until C. will it be when D. it will be that25. Could we phone our English teacher now? Not now. Im afraid he _ be driving.A. shall B. may C. will D. can26. Nine in ten parents said there were sign
14、ificant differences in their approach to_ their children compared with _ of their parents.A. educating; those B. educate; one C. educating; that D. educate; it27. Purchases online are to be believed provided that you and the seller have communicated and reached a compromise _ the wishes of both part
15、ies. A. in defense of B. in view of C. in company with D. in line with28. - Havent you handed in your essay yet?- Yes. I _ on it for the whole weekend.A. have worked B. was working C. worked D. have been working29. The house should _ a good price as it is _ in a commercial centre.A. charge; located
16、B. deposit; locating C. sell; locating D. fetch; located30. The increased responsibilities _ her best qualities _ were beyond most people.A. brought about; which B. brought out; thatC. brought in; which D. brought up; that31. They _ for continually being late, which made her feel depressed.A. gave h
17、er the boot B. licked her bootsC. pulled her socks up D. got in her way32. But for the fact that he _the truth, he _for a weeks imprisonment.A. didnt know; would be punished B. hadnt known; might have punishedC. didnt know; would have been punished D. hadnt known; could be punished33. China and Finl
18、and _ a joint declaration with 17 items last Wednesday.A. issued B. developed C. featured D. symbolized34. -Whats the matter with you, Jackie?-After the long journey, my legs _ and I couldnt go any farther. A. gave off B. gave away C. gave up D. gave out35. -I was laid off. Perhaps Ill be reduced to
19、 a penniless person.- Dont worry. Please believe that _. Everything will be better.A. a wise head makes a close mouth B. a beggar can never be bankruptB. actions speak louder than words D. learning without thought is labour lost第二节 完形填空 (共 20 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 20 分)The Best LoveI have been married to Sc
20、ott for 20 years. He has_ 36_ 15 pounds. Once a marathon runner, he now runs only down_ 37_ halls. His hair is becoming less and his body shows the _ 38_ of long working hours and too many candy bars.When my friend asked me “What will make this love last?” I ran through all the obvious _ 39_: respon
21、sibility, unselfishness, physical attraction, communication. Yet theres more. We still have fun. Last Saturday at the grocery, we split the shopping_ 40_ and raced each other to see who could make it to the checkout first. We_ 41_ being together.There is understanding I understand why he must play b
22、asketball with the guys. And he understands why, once a year, I must get away from the house to_ 42_ my sisters for a few days of nonstop talking and laughing.There is sharing. Not only do we_ 43_ household worries and parental burdens-we also share_ 44_ .Once, Scott sent me a thick historical novel
23、. _ 45_ he prefers thrillers（惊险小说）and science fiction, he had read the novel first. He _ 46_ my heart when he explained it was because he wanted to be able to _ 47_ ideas about the book after Id read it.There is forgiveness. When Im embarrassingly loud and _ 48_ at parties, Scott forgives me. When h
24、e admitted _ 49_ some of our savings in the stock market, I gave him a hug and said, “Its nothing _ 50_. Its only money.”Finally there is sensitivity. Last week he came home and told me about a 60-year-old woman whod had a stroke（中风）and would probably never _ 51_. He wept as he recalled the womans _
25、 52_standing beside her bed, holding her hand. I _ 53_ too. Because it was of the medical crisis. Because there were still people who have been married 40 years. Because my husband is still moved and _54_after years of hospital rooms and dying patients.I guess weve got what it _ 55_to make our love
26、last.36.A.reduced B. lost C. gained D. made37.A.hospital B. college C. concert D. lecture38.A.abilities B. chances C. sign D. rights39.A.methods B. reasons C. solutions D. advantages40.A.basket B. center C. cost D. list41.A.avoid B. enjoy C. hate D. mind42.A.meet B. leave C. attend D. follow43.A.bea
27、r B. share C. tolerate D. escape44.A.happiness B. sorrow C. interests D. ideas45.A.Though B. Since C. Unless D. Once46.A.hurt B. took C. stuck D. touched47.A.exchange B. express C. find D. provide48.A.polite B. gentle C. crazy D. enthusiastic49.A.increasing B. losing C. getting D. winning50.A.strang
28、e B. interesting C. special D. serious51.A.move B. walk C. speak D. recover52.A.daughter B. son C. husband D. brother53.A.cried B. smiled C. regretted D. agreed54.A.excited B. astonished C. concerned D. delighted55.A.means B. takes C. promises D. brings第三部分 阅读理解 (共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 30 分)AThe followi
29、ng safety risks may result in serious injury or death to the user of the MINI Cooper S:This product contains small parts that are for adult assembly (组装) only. Keep small children away when assembling. Remove all protective materials before assembly. Be sure to remove all packaging materials and par
30、ts from underneath the car body.Battery posts contain lead known to the state of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Never open the battery.Body parts such as hands, legs, hair and clothing can get caught in moving parts. Never place a body part near a moving part or wear loose clothin
31、g while using the vehicle. Always wear shoes when using the vehicle.Using the vehicle near streets, motor vehicles, drop-offs such as steps, water (swimming pools) or other bodies of water, hills, wet areas, in alleys, at night or in the dark could result in an unexpected accident. Instead, use the
32、vehicle on the highway. Always use the vehicle in a safe, secure environment.Using the vehicle in unsafe conditions such as snow, rain, loose dirt, mud, or sand may result in unexpected action, for example tip over.Using the vehicle in an unsafe manner. Examples include but are not limited to: Pulli
33、ng the vehicle with another vehicle or similar device Allowing more than two riders Pushing the user from the back Traveling at an unsafe speedAlways use common sense and safe practices when using the vehicle.Store the vehicle indoors or cover it to protect it from weather. Water will damage the mot
34、or, electric system, and battery.56. When assembling, you should _.A. open the battery on the spot B. ignore the packaging materialsC. keep small children off the spot D. take away all protective materials57. According to the text, it is safer to _.A. have at least four passengers B. push the user f
35、rom behind at the startC. drive on the highway instead of on hills D. wear loose clothes while using the vehicle58. Where can you probably find the text?A. An official report. B. A popular magazine.C. A physics textbook. D. A product handbook. BThe literal meaning of philosophy is “love of wisdom”.
36、But this meaning does not tell us very much. Unlike the other disciplines, philosophy cannot be defined by what you study, because it is actually unlimited. Anything can be the subject matter of philosophy: history, law, language, literature, mathematics, and in fact, the other academic disciplines
37、are directly related to philosophy. For this reason you get a Doctorate of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in biochemistry, or computer science, or psychology.Two broad sub-fields of philosophy are logic and the history of philosophy. Logic is the science of argument and critical thinking. It provides sound met
38、hods for distinguishing good from bad reasoning. The history of philosophy involves the study of major philosophers and periods in the development of philosophy. Of what use is philosophy? First it is useful in educational advancement. It is necessary for understanding other disciplines. Only philos
39、ophy questions the nature of the concepts used in a discipline, and its relation to other disciplines. And through the study of philosophy, one develops sound methods of research and analysis that can be applied to any field. There are a number of general uses of philosophy. It strengthens ones abil
40、ity to solve problems, to communicate, to organize ideas and issues, to persuade, and to take what is the most important from a large quantity of data. These general uses are of great benefit in the career field, not necessarily for obtaining ones first job after graduation, but for preparing for po
41、sitions of responsibility, management and leadership later on. It is very short-sighted after all, to take a course of studies only for the purpose of getting ones first job. The useful skills developed through the study of philosophy have significant long-term benefits in career advancement. No oth
42、er discipline systematically follows the ideals of wisdom, leadership, and capacity to resolve human conflict.59. According to paragraph 1, philosophy can best be described as the study of _. A. social sciences B. natural sciencesC. both social and natural sciences D. the subject matter of politics6
43、0. With the study of philosophy, you can _. A. become a great leader B. succeed in everythingC. find a good job soon after graduationD. make progress in your career development61. According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?A. Philosophy is an independent discipline.B. Logic
44、helps you to become a better thinker.C. The study of philosophy brings you immediate benefits.D. The meaning of philosophy is too limited to define.62. From the passage, we can conclude _. A. not all the subjects have to do with philosophyB. a person will get a Ph. D. if he/she studies philosophyC.
45、philosophy can be helpful for the study of any other subjectsD. philosophy is the only solution to all the problems in the worldCThe twenty-four horses dash around a racetrack. The thunder of their hooves (蹄) rings in the riders ears, nearly drowning out the cheering of the crowd. After three or fou
46、r minutes of suspense, one horse crosses the finish line first, winning the Melbourne Cup and earning a place in history.The horses that compete in the Melbourne Cupone of the worlds most famous horse raceswere fated to race. Bred for speed, these horses are the few that were singled out as having p
47、otential to become champions.Preparing a racehorse to compete requires a team. A horses owner manages the team and decides which races to enter. A trainer determines the racehorses diet and exercise. Regular exercise makes a horse less likely to be injured, but overtraining tires the horse. A groome
48、r (动物美容师) cares for the racehorse and reports any problems he discovers to the trainer. And of course, no horserace could be run without a rider. These riders train for long hours and travel constantly from one race to another. They need to make a strategy, adapt to changing conditions and communicate with their horse to guide it to victory.Australias most famous horserace, the Melbourn
