1、宁夏大学附属中学 2015 届高三上学期期中考试英语试题第一节（共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 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 book include?A. A lot of useful pictures. B. A lot of useful words and phrases.C. A lot of useful words and sentences.2. Whe
2、re does the conversation take place?A. At a restaurant. B. At a hotel. C. At a sales office.3. How does the woman feel ?A. She was a little glad. B. She was a little sad. C. She was a little angry.4. Whats the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Teacher and student. B. Classmates. C. Libra
3、rian and student.5. What does the woman mean?A. The boy can finish his homework later. B. The boy can watch TV now.C. The boy must finish his homework first.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，各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答
4、时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第 6 段材料，回答第 6 至 8 题。6. Where does the conversation take place?A. At a hospital. B. At the mans home. C. On the phone.7. How does the man feel?A. Angry. B. Urgent. C. Worried.8. What does the woman do? A. A doctor. B. A nurse. C. An operator.听第 7 段材料，回答第 9 至 11 题。9. Whats the probable
5、relationship between the speakers?A. Husband and wife. B. Father and daughter. C. Mother and son.10. When does the conversation take place?A. In the morning. B. At noon. C. In the afternoon.11. Where will the man go? A. To the factory. B. To school. C. To the office.听第 8 段材料，回答第 12 至 14 题。12. How lo
6、ng has the man had headaches?A. For his whole time. B. For a week. C. For a few weeks.13. How much sleep has the man been getting recently?A. Enough sleep. B. Seven hours sleep. C. Only a few hours sleep.14. What happened to the man last week?A. He fell while skating. B. He fell while skiing. C. He
7、fell while walking.听第 9 段材料，回答第 15 至 17 题。15. Who will insist on doing the washing up at the womans home after the meal?A. The woman herself. B. The womans husband. C. The womans guests.16. What kinds of dishes does the woman usually cook?A. Italian, Indian and Japanese. B. Italian, Indian and Chine
8、se.C. Italian, Indian and French.17. What does the woman think of ingredients for Chinese food?A. The ingredients are usually hard to get.B. The ingredients are usually the same as in Western food.C. The ingredients are usually different in Western food.听第 10 段材料，回答第 18 至 20 题。18. When was Tyler Per
9、ry born?A. On September 13,1969. B. On October 13,1969. C. On September 3,1969.19. What can we know about Diary of a Mad Black Woman?A. It was released in 1969.B. Perry appeared as two different characters in it.C. The film was a great success and made Perry famous.20. Where did Perry set up his own
10、 movie and acting studio?A. In New York. B. In Atlanta. C. In Miami.第二部分: 阅读理解 (共两节，满分 40 分)第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 30 分）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,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AA young man returns to his hometwon of Aractataca, Colombia. He visits the house where he lived as a child. Here, he remembers th
11、e most important memories of his childhood. Standing in front of his old house, the young man makes an important decision. He says to himself, “I will start my life over again. I will become a writer.”This man is the world famous writer. Gabriel Garica Marquez.Gabriel Garcia Marquez was born on Marc
12、h 6,1928. During his early life, Garcia Marquezs grandmother and grandfather told him many stories. His grandmother would tell him legends as if they were real. Garcia Marquez says that his grandmothers way of storytelling later influenced his own methods.When Garcia Marquez was about 20 years old,
13、he left Aracataca and attended university in Bogota. He began studying law because this was what his father wanted him to study. However, Garcia Marquez was not happy.During this time Garcia Marquez returned to Aracataca. It was on this visit that he realized he must stop studying law. And he recogn
14、ized that he must return to the dream of his childhood-writing. For the next few years, Garcia Marquez wrote for many different newspapers. And in 1955, he published his first book called “Leaf Storm”.For many years, Garcia Marquez knew he wanted to write about his grandfathers house in Aracataca. T
15、o write this book, Garcia Marquez and his wife had to sell almost all of their possessions to survive. But their act was worth it. The book, “One Hundred Years of Solitude” was immediately successful. And this book created a path for Garcia Marquezs future success.In 1982, Gabriel Garcia Marquez was
16、 given the Nobel Prize in Literature for his book “One Hundred Years of Solitude”, making him the first Colombian and the fourth Latin American to win a Nobel Prize in Literature.21. Who influenced Garcia Marquezs writing style?A. His grandfather. B. His grandmother. C. His father. D. His wife.22. G
17、arcia decided to take up writing .A. when he worked for a newspaper B. under the influence of his familyC. when he graduated from college D. after a visit to his hometown23. Garcias book “One Hundred Years of Solitude” .A. was written in the 1950s B. enjoyed a quick successC. helped Garcia lead a be
18、tter life D. was about Garcias grandfather24. What do we know from the text about Garcia Marquez?A. He is the first Latin American to win a Nobel Prize in Literature.B. His book “Leaf Storm” marked his great success in literature.C. He wrote for newspapers before publishing his own books.D. He follo
19、wed his fathers wish to become a writer.BAs is known, it is a respectful job to be a teacher serving students heart and soul. And most people also compare a teacher to a gardener who takes great care of various plants. Ever since my high school days, my heart has been set on becoming a teacher. I am
20、 now studying at a teachers college, and I am making great efforts to study, because there are so many things to learn about education. But I thoroughly enjoy my studies, and every day I am amazed at the great influence education has on the human soul.I think it is only natural that I have always as
21、pired to become a teacher because my father and his father were also teachers. My father is now retired, following a brilliant career, and it has always been his dream to have me, his only son, follow in his footsteps. Although it sounds like my fathers dream that I will become a teacher, it is also
22、 my dream and I am quite willing to realize the dream. I still have one more year to go at university, and after I graduate, I will go to the western part of China to become a teacher at a village school.I understand a teachers job will not make me a millionaire, but it is not the prospect of making
23、 a lot of money that has propelled my ambition to become a teacher. Rather, it is my sincere desire to assume a responsible role in society, and make as many people welleducated as possible through my hard endeavors. Education plays an essential and important role in our society. If everyone can rec
24、eive a good education, it will not only do good to our country but also benefit individuals lives.Ten years from now, therefore, I hope to be established as an excellent teacher with hundreds of thousands of students who have benefited from me and carry on the family tradition with efficiency and ho
25、nour.25. Whats the author now?A. A doctor. B. An actor. C. A student. D. A researcher.26. Which is not the reason why the author wants to be a teacher?A. To be a teacher is his own dream. B. His father hopes that he can become a teacher.C. He would like to be a responsible man.D. His teacher encoura
26、ges him to be an excellent teacher.27. Whats the meaning of the underlined word “aspired”?A. Inspired. B. Desired. C. Required. D. Complained.28. Whats the best title of the passage?A. How can I be an excellent teacher? B. Where do I see myself ten years from now?C. Why do I follow in my fathers foo
27、tsteps? D. How can I make my dream come true?CTayka Hotel De salWhere: Tahua, BoliviaHow much: About $ 95 a nightWhy its cool: Youve stayed at hotels made of brick or wood, but salt? Thats something few can claim. Tayka Hotel de Sal is made totally of saltincluding the beds (though youll sleep on re
28、gular mattresses(床垫 ) and blankets). The hotel sits on the Salar de Uyuni, a prehistoric driedup lake thats the worlds biggest salt flat. Builders use the salt from the 4,633 一 squaremile flat to make the bricks, and glue them together with a paste of wet salt that hardens when it dries. When rain s
29、tarts to dissolve the hotel, the owners just mix up more salt paste to strengthen the bricks.Green Magic Nature ResortWhere: Vythiri, IndiaHow much: About $ 240 a nightWhy its cool: Ridding a Pulley(滑轮)operated lift 86 feet to your treetop room is just the start of your adventure. As you look out of
30、 your open windowthere is no glass!一 you watch monkeys and birds in the rain forest canopy. Later you might test your fear of heights by crossing the handmade rope bridge to the main part of the hotel, or just sit on your bamboo bed and read. You dont even have to come down for breakfastthe hotel wi
31、ll send it up on the pulleydrawn “elevator”.Dog Bark Park Inn B & BWhere: Cottonwood, IdahoHow much: $ 92 a nightWhy its cool: This doghouse isnt just for the family pet. Sweet Willy is a 30-foot-tall dog with guest rooms in his belly. Climb the wooden stairs beside his hind leg to enter the door in
32、 his side. Yon can relax in the main bedroom, go up a few steps of the loft in Willys head, or hang out inside his nose. Although you have a full private bathroom in your quarters, there is also a toilet in the 12-foot-tall fire hydrant outside.Gamirasu Cave HotelWhere: A yvali, TurkeyHow much: Betw
33、een $ 130 and $ 475 a nightWhy its cool: This is caveman cool! Experience what it was like 5,000 years ago, when people lived in these mountain caves formed by volcanic ash. But your stay will be much more modern. Bathrooms and electricity provide what you expect from a modern hotel, and the white v
34、olcanic ash, called tufa, keeps the rooms cool, about 65 in summer. (Dont worrythere is heat in winter.)F29. What is the similarity of the four hotels?A. Being expensive. B. Being unique. C. Being beautiful. D. Being natural.30. What does the underlined part “Sweet Willy” refer to?A. The name of a g
35、uest. B. The name of a pet dog of the hotel owner.C. The name of the hotel owner. D. The building of Dog Bark Park Inn B & B.31. Which of the hotel makes you have a feeling of living in the far past?A. Gamirasu Cave Hotel B. Green Magic Nature ResortC. Dog Bark Park Inn B & B D. Tayka Hotel De Sal32
36、. What may be the purpose of the writer writing the passage?A. To show his wide knowledge. B. To attract attention from the readers.C. To develop business in tourism. D. To introduce some interesting hotels.DLast year, I was on a plane with my friend, waiting for it to take off. The pilots voice was
37、 heard throughout the plane: “Sorry for the delay, ladies and gentlemen. Our engines dont work. We are going to jump-start them. Once we get them going, well get up in the air and see what happens.”That was all he said. “See what happens?” Shouldnt we have had a better plan than that? At that point.
38、 I could only laugh nervously. One woman started crying, “Oh no! We are going to crash! There were sighs of hopelessness and anxiety, and we hadnt even taken off yet.The pilot even seemed unhappy. He told us our one engine was working double time, and his plan was to get up in the air and see what h
39、appens! Then we did. We got up in the air, and what happened? Nothing. We arrived in Norfolk, and no sooner had the wheels touched down than applause burst out as everyone on the airplane breathed a sigh of relief.All too often, people stop trying to achieve their goals just because they dont have a
40、 guaranteed (有保证的) result. But success will never be guaranteed. The best thing that you can do is just get up in the air, and see what happens. While I do prefer planning better than “see what happens” when it comes to flying, it really isnt such a bad idea for life.If your effort is to build a bus
41、iness then get up in the air and see what happens! Dont give yourself all the reasons why you cant. Do not wait until you have everything you need. You never will!If your goal is to start a friendship, say “Hello”, get up in the air and see what happens! The results could be very rewarding. If your
42、goal is to learn a new skill, get up in the air and see what happens! It might not be as difficult as your think. It could be fun!33. How did the author feel when the pilot said the engines didnt work?A. Disappointed. B. Anxious. C. Curious. D. Relieved.34. The underlined sentence in the first parag
43、raph means .A. to think carefully before you make friendsB. to start to fly frist to see what will happen in the skyC. to make an effort even if the result is uncertainD. to get up from the chair and greet somebody35. What can be the best title for the passage?A. We Will See What Happens B. I Surviv
44、ed an Adventurous FlightC. The Pilot Risked Our Lives D. Making Plans Is Better Than Taking Chances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。选项中有两项为多余选项。How to Keep a Relationship Healthy and StrongAre you new to experiencing relationships? Well, let me give you advice on having a heal
45、thy and possibly long-term relationship.36 Do not hide things from them, do not lie. Dont be afraid to say things that isnt very flattering about yourself. Getting them to trust you is the most important element in any relationship. If theres no trust, theres nothing there. So please be honest and t
46、heyll learn to open up to you. Make sure you give them respect. Now respect isnt just simply treating her or him nicely. Theres a lot more to it. You have to learn to adjust to their liking. 37 Dont just think about yourself, think about what your partner needs out of it as well.38 Always be willing
47、 to help them and give them honesty and positivity at the same time. Make them feel you are someone they can really count on and build a future with. This is an important step in a relationship. Your partner has to be able to count on you when needed.Make sure you have a good sense of humor with the
48、m. Laughter is the key to happiness. Laugh a lot with them, joke with them. Laughter may seem silly, but its the secret to a lot in life. It will keep the sparks alive. 39 Make sure the communication is good. This goes along with trust, but always communicate how you feel, even if its something that upsets you. Instead of screaming, talk to them. 40 Its important to communicate this to them, not keep it bottled up.A. Show them your personality.B. Be an honest person with them.C. Make sure you are encouraging to your partner.D.
