1、东城区 2016 届高三上学期期末考试英语试题第一部分：听力理解（共三节，30 分）第一节（共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，共 7.5 分）听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一道小题，从每题所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你将有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话你将听一遍。1.What does the woman like best?A.Watching movies B.Shopping C.Reading2.Where is the boys jacket?A. In the hall B. On the school bus C. In
2、 the school bag3.What are the speakers going to do on Saturday?A.Play basketballB.Go to the beachC. Study for history lesson4.What is the woman mainly talking about?A.Her interest B.Her job C.Her health5. What is the woman doing?A.Giving advice B.Asking for help C.Making an introduction第二节（共 10 小题；每
3、小题 1.5 分，共 15 分）听下面 4 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几道小题，从每题所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有 5 秒钟的时间阅读每小题。听完后，每小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白你将听两遍。听第 6 段材料，回答第 6 至 7 题。6.What has the girl brought for lunch?A.Bananas B.Cake C.Sandwiches7.What is the possible relationship between the speakers?A.Classmtes B.Father and d
4、aughter C.Waiter and customer听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 至 9 题。8. What kind of film id Light and Dark?A.A horror film B.A science fiction C. A comedy9.What time does the film Battle Earth start?A.At 7:00 B.At 7:30 C.At 8:00听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。10. What are the speakers going to do?11.When will the speakers mee
5、t?A. On Wednesday B. On Thursday C. On Friday12.What does the woman advise the man to take?A.A sweater B. Some food C. CDs听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 15 题。13. What is intended for kids?14.What does the speaker suggest teenagers do at the exhibition?第三节（共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，共 7.5 分）听下面一段对话，完成第 16 至 20 五道小题，每小题仅填写一
6、个词。听对话前，你将有 20 秒钟的时间阅读试题，听完后, 你将有 60 秒钟的作答时间。这段对话你将听两遍。第二部分：知识运用（共两节，45 分）第一节 单项填空（共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，共 15 分）21. Martin was sick with a high fever: as a result, he _ neither eat nor sleep. A. should B. might C. need D. could22.Its better to understand _ you dont understand when you read a story.A. how
7、B. whether C. what D. that23.Dad thinks I should study to be a doctor, _ Im not interested in medicine.A. so B. and C. but D. for24._to college changed him a lot. It made him much mature.A. Go B. Going C. Gone D. To be going25. When I realized I _at him, the boy turned away.A. will look B. look C. h
8、ad look D. was looking26._he wants to go somewhere; she has to wait her father to drive her.A. If B. Until C. Although D. Because27. The audience is waiting anxiously to see which team_.A. wins B. would win C. will win D. had win28.Why hasnt Nancy come to meet us?Oh, my God! I forgot to _her!A. tele
9、phoning B. to telephone C. having telephoned D. to have telephoned29.Annie _ her flight yesterday if she had looked at the time on the ticket carefully.A. didnt miss B. hadnt missed C. wouldnt miss D. wouldnt have missed30.His father had three part-time jobs, _brought in some extra money for her fam
10、ily.A. who B. that C. which D. where31.The writer has won the hearts of millions of children with the rich stories _from her childhood memories.A. drawing B. to draw C. draw D. drawn32._your homework before you watch TV.A. Do B. Doing C. To do D. Done33.can I have some information about the course?I
11、t _ for beginners and lasts two weeks.A. designs B. is designed C. designed D. was designed34.“May I help you?”Said a bright American voice _ the telephone.A. in B. over C. from D. of35.It is natural _ children are curious about the world around them.A. that B. whether C. what D. how第 2 节 完形填空（共 20
12、小题；每小题 1.5 分，共 30 分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的 ABCD 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Mikes New BikeMike looked at the midday sky. He had been working since sunrise and was taking a 36 .Mike had been working all summer to earn enough money for a new 37 . His ancient, beaten-up bike was total embarrassment. But his
13、mom said they couldnt 38 a new one. Even though Mike knew she was 39 , he shouted back at her in great disappointment, “You never 40 me anything!”He only needed fifty more dollars. Mr. Painter had 41 him forty dollars to dig a new drainage ditch(排水沟), and he wanted to stop the 42 in his rose garden.
14、 Mr. Painter wanted the new ditch to run parallel to the old one, but Mike didnt think that would be 43 in heavy rains. So he suggested another plan to 44 the rainwater away from the house.Mike noticed Mr. Painter 45 him from behind a curtain. He knew Mr. Painter was an old grouch(爱抱怨的人); he would t
15、ake away that little break from his pay. 46 he returned to his work, Mike waved. Mr. Painter acknowledge the wave and disappeared.Mike worked 47 until mid-afternoon without a rest. Then Mr. Painter came out 48 an inspection. “Why dont you stop for today and get a fresh 49 tomorrow?”“Id rather finish
16、 up,” replied Mike. “Its supposed to 50 tonight, and Id like to have it work before the next storm.”About six-thirty, Mike 51 the last pipe in place. As he was returning the tools to the garage, Mr. Painter came out of the house and 52 up, “Mike, youre an enthusiastic young man. You dont see many yo
17、ung people these days who 53 about their work.” He handed Mike an envelope and left.When Mike opened the envelope, he found three twenty-dollar bills. He ran to 54 Mr. Painter and started to hand one back to him. Mr. Painter declined the offer, “Take it as 55 for keeping an old man from trouble.” An
18、d then he went to inspect his roses.36. A. break B. holiday C. chance D. job37. A. football B. computer C. skateboard D. bike38. A.rid B. borrow C. afford D. make39. A. rude B. right C. wise D. cruel40. A. pass B. teach C. show D. give41. A. handed B. offered C. lent D. saved42. A. flooding B. growi
19、ng C. sunlight D. dirt43. A. necessary B. basic C. effective D. natural44. A. collect B. direct C. pour D. receive45. A. stopping B. ordering C. meeting D. watching46. A. Once B.As C. While D. Though47. A. nervously B. confidently C. steadily D. angrily48. A. for B. about C. with D. during49. A. sup
20、ply B. start C. idea D. look50. A. snow B. blow C. thunder D. rain51. A. laid B. hung C. dropped D. cut52. A. cleaned B. called C. stood D. walked53. A. ask B. set C. care D. learn54. A. catch B.beg C. serve D. blame55. A. spirits B. excuses C. thanks D. requests第三部分：阅读理解（共两节，40 分）第一节：（共 15 小题；每小题 2
21、 分，共 30 分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 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。AThe Owl CountAnnie slept in the front of the seat with her father drove through the darkness. ”Were almost there!” Dad announced cheerfully. “Soon well be observing and counting owls at the state park.” Yawning, Annie nodded and smiled. The t
22、ime was 4:30 a.m. Looking out into the darkness, Annie remembered learning in school that most owls are active at night, when they hunt for food. During the day they sleep in hard-to-find spots. “Dad, why do you need to count owls?” she asked. “Its important for the scientists to have current inform
23、ation about bird populations,” he explained. “We want to know which birds have decreased in number and whether any new kinds of birds are coming into a certain area. You and I will write down the kinds of birds that we see today and keep a record of how many times we see each kind. The well send out
24、 a report to a scientific organization that is collecting about birds from people all over the county.”Dad pulled into the parking lot of the state park. Then, with flashing in hand, they began their hike into the woods. Annie zipped up her coat and tried to keep from trembling. She had not expected
25、 the morning to be so frigid. Luckily her gloves were in her pocket.Suddenly Annies father stooped and gestured for her to be still. Obeying, Annie did not take another step. She thought she heard a low crying up head. “Thats certainly a screech owl,” her father whispered. “Lets get a look at it.” A
26、fter looking more closely, Annie could see that it was a small owl. Sensing danger, the owl narrowed its eyes and pulled its feathers tightly against its body. Annie carefully wrote down in her notebook that they had seen a screech owl.Walking a little farther, they came to a tall oak tree. “This lo
27、oks like a perfect spot to attract owls,” Dad said. “Im going to play a recording of common call of the barred owl. Maybe we can get one to answer. Annie could hardly believe her ear. The recorded all sounded as if the bird were asking, “who cooks for you?” Moments later Annie thought she heard a re
28、turn call in distance. She held her breath and waited. Suddenly a huge bird landed very quietly on a branch above them.Annie had long forgotten how cold it was. She stood in wonder, shining her flashlight on the bird and studying it carefully. The barred owl was nearly tow feet tall. Gray feathers s
29、urrounded its dark eyes. The bird did not matter. Annie would never forge the image of the powerful barred owl. 56. Why did Annie and her father go to the state park?A. To take a hike in the woods.B. To record the call of barred owl.C. To collect information about birds.D. To protect the environment
30、 for wildlife.57. The underline word “frigid” in paragraph 3 probably means .A. dark B. clear C. cold D. nice58. In paragraph 4, why did Annies father stop her suddenly?A. He noticed a screech owl. B. He heard somebody crying.C. He sensed they were in danger.D. He reminded her to take down note.59.
31、How did Annie feel when she saw the barred owl?A. bored B. Relaxed C. Frightened D. AmazedB Warley Woods Community (社区) TrustWelcome to our third newsletter of the year! Our main activity for March is our Walk for the Woods fundraising events on Saturday, 17th March, starting any time between 10 a.m
32、. and 2 p.m. We will be walking the distance between Warley Woods and Tipperary. It is indeed a long way-80 miles. The more people that you can get sponsor you, the more money we can raise to help look after our beautiful woodland. More information is available at our website. The Sunday volunteers
33、planted two beeches and on oak last week. This was thanks to the money fro the Big Tree Plant and to Lisa and Gordon Whitiker, whose friends gave money for the big trees instead of for their wedding presents. Thanks to everyone who took part. There were 15 volunteers at the Oral History Training Day
34、 which was led by vey ably by Julia Letts. The group will be meeting again and will start to interview the local people who have offered to tell their stories. We are happy to hear from others who would like to be interviewed about their memories of the Woods for the project. If you or anyone you kn
35、ow is interested, please call Viv Cole at the office. This project is financed by Heritage Lottery Fund. There was a huge response to the Forest Schools activities held at half term. These will be held again during the Easter holidays on the following dates: 4th April from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for over
36、 8s. On 12th April form 10 a.m. to 12 noon, there will be a Teddy Bears Picnic for the under 8s. All these must be booked in advance. Finally, dont forget the Easter Egg Roll on Bank Holiday, 9th April, staring at 11 a.m. Bring your own hard-boiled and decorated egg to roll down the hill in the wood
37、s. The first past the finishing line will win a large chocolate egg! This year, due to popular demand, there will also be an Adults Easter Egg Roll following the childrens competition. We look forward to seeing you all soon, at one of our many events. 60. Which of the following will be on 9th April?
38、A. Walk for the Woods B. Teddy Bears PicnicC. The Easter Egg Roll D. The Oral History Training Day61. Heritage Lottery Fund provides money to A. help look after the wood landB. collect stories about the communityC. hold activities for the Forest SchoolsD. organize the Easter holiday competition62. T
39、he passage is written to A. inform people of the coming eventsB. encourage people to work as volunteersC. invite people to take part in the competitionD. tell people about some famous organizationCIndoor PlantsAs with any house guests, indoor plants require a certain amount of basic, regular attenti
40、on if they are going to feel at home. The first consideration when purchasing plants is to make reasonably sure that they are suitable for the condition in which they are going to be housed.A general rule for most plans being brought indoors for the first time is to ensure that they have reasonable
41、temperature of not less than 60 degrees Fahrenheit, a position out of cold air, safe from pets and not exposed to strong sunlight.Plants love company. When plants are growing together, they create an atmosphere of damp around themselves which is far more beneficial than hot dry conditions. A group o
42、f plants will also present a more pleasing picture and provide an opportunity for a creative arrangement. There is no secret to this. Just rely on your natural feeling for harmony. Watering and feeding plants are probably the two areas of care that are the least well understood, but, again, if you f
43、ollow a few simple rules, your plants should do well. Cold Slightly warm water is therefore the answer. It is usually better to pour water on to the soil on the surface of the pot rather than put the water into the pot holder at the bottom. Avoid giving small amount of water at regular intervals- it
44、 is much better to wet the soil right through the pot in one go and then to allow it to dry noticeably before giving it a further watering.The majority of indoor plants will be in active growth from March until October, and during this time, the established ones will benefit from regular feeding. Th
45、is may mean feeding with a weak liquid fertilizer(肥料) at each watering or at intervals of a week or ten days with fertilizer at a standard strength. It is important, however, to ensure that plants are not fed when growth is inactive, when the soil in the pot is dry, or too soon after the plants has
46、been potted up.63. In Paragraph 2, the author mainly tells us to_.A. but plants that help clean indoor airB. create a new environment with plantsC. put plants on the sunny side of the roomD. make sure of suitable conditions for plants64. Whats the benefit of plants growing together?A. It provides ow
47、ners good company.B. It helps the air around them slightly wet.C. It makes it convenient to look after them.D. It allows owners to draw a pleasant picture.65. While watering the plants, what should we remember to do?A. Use water that is a little warm.B. Pour the water into the pot holder.C. Give sma
48、ll amount of water at one time.D. Consider further watering in dry weather.66. What is the best time to feed the plants?A. When the soil is dry.B. When their growth is active.C. When the temperature is high.D. When they have just been planted.DAs people have accurately observed, smiles are absent from early photographs. In 1852, for instance, a girl sat for her Daguerrotype, her head slightly turned, giving the camera an unsmiling look. She is preserved forever as a very serious girl indeed. Cha
