1、- 1 -2016 届江苏省盐城市高三上学期期中考试 英语第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 20 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 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. Where do you think this conversation takes place? A. In the police station
2、. B. In a university. C. In the street.2. How did the man feel when the woman guessed it? A. Nervous. B. Shocked. C. Disappointed.3. Why didnt the boy attend Jennys birthday party? A. Because he had to go and see his friend. B. Because he had to stay with his friend. C. Because he had to go home. 4.
3、 What is the mans opinion? A. Most websites are safe. B. Most websites steal money.C. More and more people shop online. 5. How old is the mans son?A. 11. B. 13. C. 15. 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，各小题将给
4、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、7 题。6. What are the two speakers talking about? A. Childrens noise. B. Rubbish. C. Cinemas situation.7. Why didnt the speakers enjoy the film? A. The film was very boring. B. Children made them bored.C. Childrens parents were disgusting.听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。8. Wha
5、t kind of people are Prince William and his new wife looking for? A. Some designers for their new apartment. B. Some secretaries from famous universities. C. Some servants to help them with daily life. 9. How many princes are there in Britain now? A. Three. B. Two. C. One.听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。10.
6、What do you think Jim is? A. A journalist. B. A basketball player. C. A coach.11. What do they often do after breakfast? A. Practise basketball. B. Have some lessons. C. Receive interview.12. What subject does Jim not mention? A. History. B. English. C. Geography.听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。13. Who does
7、the man choose Christmas gifts for now? A. The staff of his company. B. His relatives and friends. C. His customers of his company.14. Why does the man specially come to the store? A. His friends think highly of it. B. His customers advise him to do so. C. His company has ever done business with it.
8、 15. Why does the man choose gifts instead of Mr Blake? A. Mr Blake has resigned. B. The man is superior to Mr Blake.C. Mr Blake has been sent to the headquarter. 16. What does the woman ask the man to take as many as possible? A. The gifts he has chosen. B. The booklets of the gifts. C. The samples
9、 he prefers. 听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。17. Whats the purpose of the speaker?A. To know her class. B. To make friends. C. To get supported.18. What do people think of taking care of others money?A. Easier. B. More difficult. C. More casual. 19. How often does the speaker plan to show her class bill?A.
10、Every two months. B. Every month. C. Every term. - 2 -20. Why does the speaker think she can do this well?A. She is responsible and good at math. B. She will ask questions and give advice. C. She has earned trust from her classmates. 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 分）请认真阅读下面各题
11、，从题中所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。21. Through patient, _ dialogue on an area of disagreement, partners frequently discover common threads to build upon.A. considerate B. conventional C. confidential D. critical22. Nowadays a strange, new dilemma faces Chinese pedestrians: should you help an e
12、lderly person who _ into the street? A. is falling B. has fallen C. had fallen D. was falling23. Im not making _ near as much money as I did when I was employed full time, but now we dont need as much either.A. anything B. everything C. anywhere D. everywhere 24. I _ imagine it will take about two h
13、ours to have your pictures developed.All right. Ill come to get them by then. A. should B. must C. can D. would 25. A grandmother in Chengdu, Sichuan province, who has _ pole-dancing is living proof that life doesnt have to gradually stop when youre old. A. taken to B. taken on C. taken in D. taken
14、up26. Singer Zhang Lei won “The Voice of China” 2015 season at the Bird Nest in Beijing on Oct 7, 2015, with years of experience _ him.A. against B. for C. of D. behind27. Using traditional Chinese medical records, Youyou Tu rediscovered an ancient plant-based treatment for malaria that worked _ mod
15、ern therapies failed.A. until B. unless C. although D. where28. If you _ yourself to doing everything in the order given, you would miss an opportunity to be a unique individual.A. commit B. committed C. have committed D. had committed29. China held a grand parade in Beijing to mark the defeat of Ja
16、pan in World War Two, _ its military power on an unprecedented scale.A. displayed B. displaying C. to display D. having displayed30. Your senses become alert and you suddenly find the answer to a problem _ solution has long escaped you as a brilliant thought crosses your mind.A. which B. that C. who
17、se D. when31. A great part of the information I have was _ by looking up something and finding something else on the way.A. requested B. acquired C. exchanged D. presented32. A competent teacher is perfectly aware that its not what is poured into a student that counts, but _ is planted.A. what B. th
18、at C. why D. how33. Difficult as part of the passage was _, I managed to catch hold of its meaning in the end.A. understanding B. to be understood C. to understand D. being understood34. Id like to have one more look round. By myself this time. Of course. _.A. Be my guest B. Drop me a line C. Count
19、me out D. Allow me35. College graduates are caught in an annoying situation between a lack of jobs if they leave and a _ on higher education if they stay.A. compromise B. squeeze C. burden D. passion第二节 完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 20 分）请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Before I turned
20、 29, my parents moved to Queensland, where I arrived for a visit six months later. I 36 upon my mother with hugs, and for the first time in my life I said, “I love you, mom!” Then I gently 37 , expecting some kind of reciprocation. But it never came. Instead, she appeared 38 in horror. When I was ba
21、ck at work, I overheard a workmate on a call to her mother and she concluded it with “I love you, Mum.” As 39 as that. Why wasnt it like that in mine? Something had to be done about this 40 situation once and for all.My 41 came the next Sunday during my weekly phone call to my mother. After we had s
22、hared our usual pleasantries and 42 , I took a deep breath and asked, “Do you love me, Mum?” After a short 43 , she replied, “I love you. Dont be silly. You know we never said things like that in my family.”“Well, I want it to be said in ours. From now on I want to 44 our conversations with I love y
23、ou.”In May 2000 my mother was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. She was 45 to hospital, and I phoned every day to 46 her. One evening when I rang, a nurse answered the phone and regretfully informed me - 3 -that my mothers condition had rapidly worsened. She wasnt expected to 47 it through the night
24、.Knowing I couldnt get a flight in time, I asked the nurse to put the phone next to my mothers ear so I could talk to her. “Shes 48 conscious,” the nurse replied. “Its unlikely shell hear you.” But I didnt care. I wanted to do it 49 .50 shed placed the phone by my mothers ear, I started 51 and telli
25、ng Mum over and over again that I loved her. At first, all I could hear was “Hmmmm” but then, like a miracle, with a deep 52 she said, “Love you love you, darling.” It was the last thing she said before drifting into 53 . Although I was overwhelmed by her death, the surprising part was how well I 54
26、 . Of course, losing a parent is extremely painful and I shed many tears, but receiving those lovely last words made it much more 55 . I had closure in the best possible way.36. A. fell B. struck C. relied D. depended37. A. pushed off B. turned up C. pulled away D. looked on38. A. deserted B. frozen
27、 C. guilty D. clumsy39. A. simple B. sacred C. apparent D. original40. A. stress B. crisis C. emergency D. love41. A. potential B. opportunity C. inspiration D. choice42. A. interests B. secrets C. expectations D. updates43. A. preparation B. friction C. hesitation D. identification44. A. end B. sta
28、rt C. continue D. hold45. A. permitted B. admitted C. allowed D. sentenced46. A. check on B. attend to C. call on D. see to47. A. take B. face C. make D. cool48. A. entirely B. absolutely C. slightly D. barely49. A. therefore B. otherwise C. anyway D. somehow50. A. Before B. Once C. Unless D. Since5
29、1. A. whispering B. yelling C. screaming D. sobbing52. A. sigh B. conversation C. thought D. sleep53. A. calmness B. unconsciousness C. hardness D. sickness54. A. prayed B. clarified C. coped D. concluded55. A. authentic B. arbitrary C. precise D. bearable第三部分 阅读理解（共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 30 分）请认真阅读下列短文，
30、从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AHeading to Seattle? Whats New in Washingtons Seaside City?Advice to visit Seattles Pike Place Market may border on clichbut for a good reason.“Whether youre visiting Washingtons seaside city for vacation or just stopping by en route to and from the coming
31、Sasquatch music festival, Pike Place is an easy catch-all destination for shopping, eating and just plain walking around,” said Kirk Johnson, The New York Timess Seattle bureau chief for the past three years.The Seattle Great Wheel is one of many stops to consider in Washingtons seaside city.“Almost
32、 any day of the week, especially on the weekend, its a crazy fun scene of people shopping,” Mr. Johnson said. “Theres also pretty good food.” He recommends wandering into whatever placeespecially a hole in the wallcatches your eye.There is one specific restaurant Mr. Johnson likes: the Pink Door, wh
33、ich has no signage and can be found only by its rosy entrance. “Its creative, interesting Italian,” he said. “In the summer they get a lot of great fresh vegetables and probably have the best tomato bruschetta Ive had.”He also recommends the nearby Pioneer Square, the oldest neighborhood in Seattle.
34、 Its historic architecture has charm, and the area isnt bad for a lunch break, he said. The clear favorite here is Salumiwhich, as the name suggests, is known for its cured meats. Mr. Johnson did warn, however, that its necessary to plan for the fact that the restaurant has a long line as soon as it
35、 opens.Pioneer Square is also a portal to Seattles maritime world that remains alive and well. Ferry rides are a short walk away. Mr. Johnson said the ferry ride to Bainbridge Island provides “a great view of the city,” and its not a long ride back to the mainland.At some point, you may see sculptur
36、es emerging on the horizonthat would be the Olympic Sculpture Park, which is operated by the Seattle Art Museum, Mr. Johnson said, and thats worth a visit itself.People who want to experience Seattles nearby charms can easily do so with a bicycle, Mr. Johnson said, if they want to get away from depe
37、nding on a car. He takes a ride to Chateau Ste. Michelle, a famous winery outside the city. Starting in June, he said, Chateau Ste. Michelle hosts a summer concert series on its lawn.56. If you are a music lover, you are advised to go to _.A. the Seattle Art Museum B. the Seattle Great WheelC. the O
38、lympic Sculpture Park D. Chateau Ste. Michelle57. According to Kirk Johnson, we know that _.A. people often have a good time shopping happily in Bainbridge IslandB. it is a great challenge to find the busy and popular restaurant SalumiC. Pioneer Square is famous for its fascinating historic architec
39、tureD. cycling is far from a good way to experience Seattles nearby charms58. What are you encouraged to do if you are going to visit Seattle?- 4 -A. Try the tomato bruschetta in the Pink Door.B. Go there in groups during the winter holidays.C. Depend on cars for the sake of convenience.D. Enjoy the
40、 sculptures in Pike Place Market.BMy mother has always instilled in me the importance of education. Education is essential. It will help me get accepted to college if I perform well academically and advance my opportunities for success in the future. Most jobs now require at least a high school dipl
41、oma, and for many jobs, a college degree is preferred. It is important that all students have excellent educators in their life to help them achieve and have the opportunity to go to college, get a job, support themselves and their family, and impact the community.As we celebrate and honor all teach
42、ers during Teacher Appreciation Week, Ive reflected on the impact my teachers have had, and will continue to have, in my life. From Mr. Bowker, who challenged me in math, to Mr. Bernsteen, my health teacher who taught me the value of hard work, my teachers have helped shape the student I am today. B
43、ut one of the teachers who left a lasting impression on me was my summer school teacher, Mr. Davis, who impacted me beyond the classroom. He found time to connect with me on a personal level and talk to me after class. I felt like Mr. Davis cared about my academic success and was committed to settin
44、g an example of whats possible.Mr. Davis could relate to what it was like to be a rising ninth-grade black male in todays society. He taught me how to speak up confidently and share my ideas with others. He told me that I was brilliant and that when I spoke, the world should listen. And when I would
45、 put my hand down because I was unsure of my answer, Mr. Davis would immediately say, “No guts, no glory.” He never made me feel inadequate; he encouraged me to always pursue knowledge because he, too, was learning every day. Mr. Davis helped me navigate the challenges and take advantage of the oppo
46、rtunities.I think having more black male teachers like Mr. Davis in the classroom could increase student success. They would share the background and experiences of many of their students and help build long-lasting teacher/student relationships. But, unfortunately, the likelihood that students of c
47、olor in Nevada will have a teacher that looks like them is one of the lowest in the country.As the student population becomes more ethnically diverse, teachers in Nevada still are predominantly white. According to a 2012 Education Week report, in the Clark County School District, nearly 70 percent o
48、f students identified as students of color, but 76 percent of teachers were white. The numbers for black male teachers are more discouraging. Just 2 percent of teachers nationwide are black men.But you can help change the numbers. Whether you decide to study education in college or graduate school,
49、or apply to programs in Las Vegas such as Teach For America, I hope more black males will consider teaching as a career.My peers and I need more examples of excellence and success in classroomsexamples who look like us. You can be the model to impact our life and push us to achieve. You can ensure that, when we look to the front of t
