1、2017 届福建省闽侯第二中学、连江华侨中学等五校教学联合体高三上学期半期联考英语试题考试时间 120 分钟 满分 150 分 第 I 卷I. 听力（共两节，满分 30 分）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。每段对话仅读一遍。1. What is the womans nationality? A. Australian. B. American. C. Indian.2. Why was the woman able to get an A on the test? A. She read the whole textbook.B. She re
2、viewed all the notes.C. She attended every lecture.3. What does the man plan to do on the weekend?A. Host a dance party. B. Visit Bill with the woman. C. Help the woman with a party.4. When will the woman meet the man tomorrow?A. At 10:00 am. B. At 10:30 am. C. At 11:00 am.5. What do we know about t
3、he man? A. He worked abroad for a few years.B. He is planning to go to Canada.C. He wants to meet the woman again.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。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第 6 段材料，回答第 6 至 7 题。6. What did the woman do a quarter of an hour ago?A. She left her purse on the table.B. She went to the restr
4、oom.C. She came back from the restroom.7. Where was the purse found?A. On the table. B. In the restroom. C. Under the table.听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 至 9 题。8. Who invited the speakers for Thanksgiving last year?A. The mans brother. B. The womans sister. C. The mans sister.9. What does the woman ask the man to
5、do?A. Go shopping with her.B. Cook a big turkey for her.C. Help her make some sandwiches.听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。10. What are the mans hobbies?A. Fishing and collecting stamps.B. Reading and watching TV.C. Watching TV and collecting stamps.11. What does the man say about the woman?A. She is popular.
6、B. She is bad-tempered. C. She lacks patience.12. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a library. B. By a lake. C. At a cinema.请听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。13. What is the relationship between the speakers?A. Teacher and student. B. Interviewer and interviewee. C. Manager and clerk.14. W
7、hy did the man leave his previous job in the bank?A. His family moved to another place.B. He had never gotten a raise.C. He just wanted to make a change.15. What are the mans best qualities?A. Hard-working and responsible. B. Faithful and energetic. C. Smart and capable.16. What do we know about the
8、 man?A. He worked for a private company for three years.来源:Z.X.X.KB. He took a part-time course in Finance and Trade.C. He doesnt have much experience in sales.请听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。 17. What did Don buy in the mens department?A. A gray suit and two pairs of trousers.B. A blue suit and two pairs
9、of trousers.C. A gray suit and one pair of trousers.18. Where is the shoe department located?A. Opposite the mens department.B. Opposite the shirt department.C. Opposite the sweater department.19. Why did Bob fail to buy a sweater?A. There were no sweaters in his size.B. There were no sweaters he co
10、uld afford.C. There were no sweaters that looked good on him.20. How did Bob and Don go home?A. On foot. B. By bike. C. By bus.II. 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。ADenali National Park, AlaskaHistoryWithin Denali National Park, the Toklat River wi
11、ll always have a special significance, as it was the location where naturalist Charles Sheldon built a cabin and was so moved that he fought to preserve the land. He moved back east and spent nine years lobbying (游说)to create Alaskas first national park.When to VisitTo avoid the crowds, visit in Jun
12、e, but keep in mind that there are up to 21 hours of sunlight in Alaska in summer. If it seems like a bit much for your taste, try visiting in late August or September.If you visit to climb Mount McKinley, May and early June are the best times to climb.Major AttractionsIt is difficult not to see Den
13、alis largest attraction towering 20,320 feet high. Mount McKinley can even be seen up to 70 miles away on a clear day. If you brave the climb to the top, you will be rewarded with charming views of the Alaska Range.Sable Pass is a prime spot to view grizzly bears. Closed to off-road foot traffic, th
14、e area is popular for bears feeding on berries, roots, and even occasionally on other mammals.Beginning at just below the summit of Mount McKinley, Muldrow Glacier flows 35 miles through a gorge and across the tundra. Twice in the last hundred years, the Muldrow has surged (涌动), most recently in the
15、 winter of 1956-1957.AccommodationFive campgrounds are located within the park, and many are open from late spring to early fall. Note: reservations are strongly recommended during summer. Riley Creek campground is open all year round, and all but two (Sanctuary and Wonder Lake) offer RV(可供居住的大篷车)si
16、tes.Also within the park are a few lodges (旅馆) North Face Lodge, Denali Backcountry Lodge and Kentishna Roadhouse.21. Charles Sheladon spent nine years lobbying to create Alaskas first national park in order to_.A. provide a place for people to enjoy nature B. obtain some benefitsC. protect the natu
17、ral landscape D. make good use of the land22. What can you see in the park, according to the passage?Mount McKinley bears Sable Passvarious mammals Toklat River Muldrow Glacier A. B. C. D.23. Which of the following offers RV sites?A. Wonder Lake campground.B. Riley Creek campground.C. North Face Lod
18、ge.D. Kentishna Roadhouse.BOn my walk home one night, I saw a man lying on the ground. One or two people noticed him, but walked on by. I decided to stop and check if he was OK. When I spoke to him, he said some words I couldnt make out. From his breath it was obvious he was drunk. I tried to speak
19、to him until I got his nameCarlton. I asked him where he lived, and he told me a number and a road name that I recognized. It was only a ten-minute walk from here.Part of me wanted to help, but there was also fear arising. He was much bigger than me, six feet three inches or so. In the end I decided
20、 to go for it and help him walk home. I got him to his feet, he held onto my shoulders and arm, and we walked slowly to his home. The walk took about forty minutes instead of the usual 10. Every few steps he stopped to pull his trousers back up because he didnt have a belt. Throughout the walk, I fe
21、lt a constant anxiety.Halfway to his home, he stopped, took out his phone from his pocket and then handed it to me. I asked him why he was doing that, and he said, “To test your loyalty.” That moment struck me. All this time I was worried about what he might do to me. And it meant I didnt have the a
22、bility to empathize (感同身受)with what he was feeling. He was probably feeling the same anxiety. So when he handed me his phone, as a sign of trust, I felt touched and honored at this act of courage. We walked the rest of the way to his home. When we got close, before I got to see the door number, I no
23、ticed he recognized his home. When we walked up, sure enough, it was the door number he had told me. I felt a sense of relief. I handed him back his phone, he thanked me and I made my way home, now with a lesson in empathy.24. When leading the man home, the author felt_.A. excited B. surprised C. an
24、xious D. confused25. Why did it take the author and the man forty minutes to complete the ten-minute walk?A. They were having an interesting conversation.B. The man was attempting to waste time.C. The man kept stopping every few steps.D. The author was too weak to support the big man.26. Why did the
25、 man hand his phone to the author?A. He wanted to show his wealth. B. He chose to trust the author despite worry.C. He wanted the author to help him hold his phone.D. He wanted to express his gratitude to the author. 27. What message does the passage intend to convey?A. Kindness is in itself a rewar
26、d.B. Put yourself in others shoes.C. Think twice before you leap.D. Never judge a book by its cover.C Something I enjoy doing most in my leisure time is going to the cinema to watch a great film. Its two hours of relaxation and escapism from real life. But when I kick back in my seat to enjoy the fi
27、lm and tuck into my box of popcorn, Im often irritated by seeing someone next to me texting on their mobile phone or worse still, talking to someone. Its no surprise that a proposal by a US cinema chain to let people use their phones during some film screenings was met with such anger, that the comp
28、any had to withdraw the idea. People said it was the worst idea ever! Surely, going to watch the latest film is just that watching not multi-screening. And if youre out with a friend it seems very antisocial or just rude. I certainly get distracted by the click-click on someones mobile keyboard as t
29、hey text and the glow of the bright small phone screen why arent they concentrating on the big screen?! But with the availability of streaming films at home and cheap DVDs, cinemas are struggling to keep their customers. Some places now offer comfortable seats with complimentary snacks and drinks so
30、 maybe trying to attract a younger audience by allowing the use of mobile phones is the way forward? A survey in 2012 found that a majority of 18-to-34-year-olds believed using social media while watching a movie would add to their experience. However, not every young person wants to multi-task at t
31、he movies. Many of us still get annoyed by the theatre staff who appear not to do anything about it. Of course, we could ask the offenders to turn their phones off but as Adam Aron, head of AMC Entertainment, said in Variety magazine, “when you tell a 22-year-old to turn off the phone, dont ruin the
32、 movie, they hear please cut off your left arm above the elbow.” Clearly this is not what I would like to see but if you want to use your mobile phone in the cinema that Im at, please dont sit next to me! What do you think is the right thing to do?28. The underline word “irritated” in Paragraph 1 me
33、ans _.A. annoyed B. depressed C. terrified D. embarrassed 29. Which of the following is True of the US cinema chains original advice?A. The advice was carried out smoothly.B. They permitted people to use the phone. C. The advice was very popular with people.D. They prohibited people to use the phone
34、. 30. What can we infer from Paragraph 3?A. Young people use their social media frequently.B. The cinema neednt worry about their customers.C. People prefer to watch films and DVD at home.D. Sending messages is the best experience for young people.31. What is the authors attitude towards multi-task
35、at the movies?A. Sympathy. B. Encouragement. C. Enthusiasm. D. Disapproval. DThe world seems gloomy(阴沉的), and gray when youre feeling blue. In fact, being down might even affect how you perceive(感知) the color blue. A recent study about color was published in the journal Psychological Science. It sho
36、ws a direct connection between a persons ability to perceive color and their emotions.Psychologists have long known that emotions can affect the way people perceive things. Thats in part because chemicals from your brain might affect how you process what you see. “Color is such an important part of
37、our experience,” says lead author Christopher Thorstenson, a psychologist at the University of Rochester, in New York. Theres a reason, he says, that sad people commonly describe the world as “colorless,” and “gray,” and happy people use words like “bright” and “colorful.”In the experiment, the rese
38、archers randomly assigned people to one of two groups. People in the “sadness” group watched a sad scene from the Lion King. Those in the “amusement” group watched a comedy.Everyone was then asked to look at red, yellow, green, and blue patches（斑点）that had been changed to a grayish color. “Some of t
39、he patches are pretty difficult to make out,” Thorstenson admits. He says it takes some time to figure out their shade. People were scored on how accurate their color perception was. Then they completed an emotional evaluation.The result? Sad people had a hard time seeing the difference between shad
40、es along the blue-yellow color axis（色轴）. But they did not have problems seeing colors in the red-green spectrum(光谱). Thorstenson says this could be the result of an evolutionary need to see red as an anger response.Thorstenson says these results highlight the possible importance of dopamine in sight
41、. Dopamine is a chemical that sends signals to the brain. Researchers are hoping to focus more on dopamine in the future. “We know dopamine is important in mood disorders like depression, but there might be something going on with how dopamine affects how we see colors, too,” Thorstenson says. “How
42、we feel can really influence how we see the world around us,” he says.32. According to Paragraph 2, how people describe the world reflects _.A. how they feel B. how they think C. their world view D. their language skills 33. In the experiment, the participants were asked to watch different programs
43、so as to_. A. check their feelings B. influence their moods C. develop their interests D. test their personalities 34. Why were the patches made grayish in the experiment? A. To make them look prettier. B. To make them hard to recognize.C. Because it changed the participants attitudes. D. Because it
44、 was good for the participants eyes.35. Which color is easier to recognize for sad people? A. Blue. B. Yellow. C. Red. D. Gray.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 Honeybees Keep Their Home CoolHoneybees live in hives. On very hot days, how do they keep their home
45、 cool? The bees have a smart way to make their own air conditioning. _36_.Bees use their wings as fans. The number of fanning bees depends on the hive conditions. Sometimes, when it is a bit hot, just a few bees fan. _37_. The fanning bees stand at one side of the hive gate. They must stay just far
46、enough apart so that they dont touch. There must be enough space for each fanning bee. And they all face the same direction, so as to draw hot air out of the hive. Then the bees begin shaking their wings. _38_.In very hot weather, when the outside temperatures keep rising, another group of fanning b
47、ees start working. They stand on the other side of the gate._ 39 _. One group draws fresh air into the hive, while the other pushes hot air out. In this way, the air movement in the hive gets much quicker. And the bee family can continue to live, without being killed by the extreme heat. _40_. They
48、do this by spreading very small water drops in the hive. As the fanning bees are on duty, the air moving in the hive takes the water away, which also helps get rid of much heat. A. Other times, when it gets quite hot, it may be several hundred.B. In addition, honeybees can use other ways to keep the
49、ir home cool.C. Now, two groups of fanning bees are working together to fight the heat. D. They can reduce the heat in the hive by making the air move. E. Honeybees do not heat their hives the way we heat our homes.F. Immediately, fresh air is drawn in and the inside temperature falls. G. At the same time, honeybees also use water to cool their house.III. 完形填空（共
