1、20162017 学年度第一学期期末教学质量监测高三英语第 I 卷第一部分 听力第一节 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。例:How much is the shirt?A19.15. B9.18. C9.15.答案是 C。1Where is the mans cell phone now?AOn the desk.B In the bedroom.C Behind the TV.2Whats wrong with the man
2、?AHe has caught a cold.B He has a running nose.C He has seasonal allergies.3 Where does the man want to go?AThe post office.B The bus stop.C The shopping center.4What are the speakers talking about?AA museum.B A weekend plan.C An exhibition.5What does the woman advise the man to do?ABuy a computer.B
3、 Check the Internet.C Ask John for advice.第二节 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 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第 6 段材料，回答第 6、7 题。6What does the woman ask the man to do?AVisit Jane.B Give her a lift.C See a doctor.7What will be used to rem
4、ind the man of the appointment?AA phone call.B A text message.C A marked schedule.听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。8Why does the man decide to eat out?AThe meat has gone bad.B He thinks its less expensive.C The woman wants to try a new restaurant.9How will they go to the restaurant?ABy car. BBy bus. CBy undergrou
5、nd.听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。10What is the probable relationship between the speakers?AInterviewer and interviewee.B Customer and waiter.C Employer and employee.11What did the man work as in Mexico?AA cook.B A machine operator.C A manager.12How will the man get paid for the first two weeks?ASix dollars
6、 an hour.B Ten dollars an hour.C Sixteen dollars an hour.听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。13What would the man like to do as his job?ATeach in a university.B Do scientific research.C Work for a science magazine.14What will probably happen to graduates like the man?AThey will find a job easily.B They will be r
7、efused easily.C They will change their jobs often.15How does the woman feel about human cloning?AShe is ready to be cloned.B She is afraid of herself being cloned.C She is worried about the failure of cloning.16What is the research of human cloning focusing on nowadays?ACloning more humans.B Cloning
8、 parts of a human body.C Cloning an exact copy of a person.听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。17How did the speaker feel when first hearing “You dont say“?AConfused.资*源%库 B Astonished.C Delighted.18Why did the speaker change the topic?AHe mistook the Englishmans words.B The Englishman couldnt understand him.C
9、The Englishman was interested in the Great Wall.19How did the speaker react to the Englishmans explanation?AHe burst into laughter.B He felt embarrassed.C He expressed his20What does “You dont say“ actually mean?AIt is an expression of boredom.B It is an expression of interest.C It is an expression
10、of surprise.第二部分 阅读理解第一节 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。APodcasts (播客)The B.S. ReportDesigned for the sports fan with a sense of humor, the BS. Report is hosted by the sportswriter Bill Simmons. Simmons show is in very loose and free form and its not uncommon for him to go almost a
11、 whole show without even mentioning sports, especially when he really gets going about movies or his ongoing enthusiasm about reality television.ZWait, Wait. Dont Tell MeOne of the most popular programs on National Public Radio, Wait, Wait. Dont Tell Me is now available as a podcast. The show is a n
12、ews program in the form of a game show. Each week a group of three humorists and writers join host Peter Sagal in Chicago, where they are quizzed on the weeks most important and funny news stories. Listeners also get to call in to play different news related games for a prize.The MothThe Moth is a w
13、eekly podcast run by a nonprofit arts organization. The show is made up of recordings of “true stories told before a live audience without notes“. Each week, the group releases short 1020 minute tales told by people from all walks of life. Past presenters have included writers, comedians, scientists
14、, and even New York City police officers.FilmspottingFilmspotting is a weekly podcast and is a mustlisten for any movie fan. The show is focused on movie reviews, but hosts Adam Kempenaar and Matty Robinson do more than just tell their listeners which new movie is worth seeing, they also discuss and
15、 examine film as an art form. The show doesnt just focus on current movies, either, as the hosts frequently discuss old films as part of theme marathons.21Which host can you turn to if you want to win an award?ABill Simmons.B Peter Sagal.C Adam Kempenaar.DMatty Robinson.22What do The B S. Report and
16、 Wait, Wait . Dont Tell Me have in common?AThe content. BThe style.C The theme. DThe form.23What can we learn about The Moth?AIts available only in New York.B Its an art podcast.C Its a daily program.DIt presents various stories.24Which podcast may entertain a movie fan?AThe B.S. Report.B Wait, Wait
17、.Dont Tell Me.C The Moth.DFilmspotting.BI grew up in a busy family, both parents working jobs that demanded their attention 24/7. I was little and rushed around, always at risk of moving too quickly, missing the bus and making mistakes.Luckily, my enthusiasm for the world took me from the troubles a
18、t home to climbing mountains. When I was 19, I learned something called the “rest step“ from an old mountain climber. He advised me to rest in the middle of each step completely but briefly. The rest step, which I still practice today, allows me to move quickly yet still find a pause in every step.
19、Even when needs seem most urgent, the practice of slowing down offers calm and clarity.In 1987, I was in Pakistan to climb Gasherbrum II. It was a very big mountain. Our expedition (探险队) faced more than its share of difficulty: A long storm wiped out most of our good and an avalanche (雪崩) destroyed
20、our camp site. One of our party developed altitude sickness. In the face of each disaster, we carefully developed a new plan. Snow caves replaced lost tents. Soups replaced gull meals. Eventually we climbed slowly to the top, and then made our way sagely down.There is magic in any faith. Every once
21、in a while, my belief in pace rises up, slows me down and shows me a view of a sunset, a smile from a stranger or a conversation with a child. I owe these moments to what I learned from an old mountain climber and have practiced ever since.25What was the author like when he was little?AHe didnt have
22、 a steady character.B He didnt get along with his parents.C He was unable to focus his attention.DHe wasnt fond of mountain climbing.26What did the author learn from the old climber?ATo keep practicing.B To devote to what you love.C To have a rest after climbing a mountain.DTo slow down the pace whi
23、le climbing.27How did the authors expedition survive the disasters?ABy giving up the climbing.B By changing their plan.C By living in the tents.DBy saving their good.28What can be the best title of the text?AEvery Step CountsB A Magic ExperienceC An Old Mountain ClimberDThe Practice of Slowing DownC
24、Jeasica Weatervelt, a Spanish teacher at Bethlehem High School in New York, created an activity called “House Hunters“, which was inspired by the popular television show “House Hunters International, for her Spanish class about four years ago.Similar to the show, students work in groups, pretending
25、to be real house agents, and look for three houses in Spanishspeaking countries. She uses the activity to teach vocabulary related to the home, chores, travel and vacation. She created the exercise because she wanted to incorporate her students interests into the curriculum. At the time, a group of
26、her students were big fans of the show.The students look for a house for Westervelt to buy to live in, or rent for vacation. She tells them what she is looking for in a home and gives them a budget. Students work in groups of three, and each student is responsible for finding one house in a Spanishs
27、peaking country that fits the requirements.The groups usually make a brochure describing the houses they find. Each group presents their findings to the class, while the other students take notes. The entire activity is done in Spanish, so students get to practice their writing, listening and conver
28、sation skills. They also get some cultural education when researching homes in Spanishspeaking countries. Westervelt says that students planning to take the class look forward to her project.Westervelt says, “I think any time that you can find a way to link into something that they are interested in
29、 outside of school, it makes it more realistic for them and it makes that activity much more enjoyable for them.“29How did Weatervelt come up with the idea of the activity?AShe got it from a TV program.B She was inspired by her students.C She learned it from a house agent.DShe was taught that in hig
30、h school.30Which of the following can replace the underlined word “incorporate“ in Paragraph 2?Achange Babsorb Cforce Dpersuade31What are the students supposed to do with the houses they find?ARent the houses for their vacation.B Live in the houses for a while.C Write an introduction to the houses.D
31、Choose and buy one for their teacher.32What do Weatervelts words in the last paragraph mean?AMost school activities are not enjoyable.B Students should be realistic about study.C Outofschool activities are very important.DLearning should be combined with interest.DIts easy to blame technology for ha
32、ving damaged our social abilities, since most people feel more comfortable chatting online than meeting facetoface. But this is actually a “chickenandegg“ problem.Its possible that social networking is damaging our ability to socialize offline. As people rely more and more on typed words and emoji (
33、表情符号), their emotional sensitivity is decreasing. “You cant learn nonverbal expression of feelings from a screen in the way you can learn it from facetoface communication,“ Yalda Uhls, a researcher at the University of California said. “If youre not practicing faceto face communication, you could be
34、 losing important social skills.“A study in 2013 found that people unlocked their phones more than 100 times on average per day. Constantly checking your phonea symptom of the phenomenon called FOMO (fear of missing out)is also distracting people from face to face communication.But for people who al
35、ready suffer from social anxiety, the Internet is a safe barrier for them to function normally. Behind that barrier, they feel more comfortable saying what they want without the risk of embarrassment. For them, its much easier to look at a phone than to look at someone in the eye.Social media may ev
36、en help with offline communication. In a study, US teenagers who are afraid to talk to the opposite sex were asked to approach a boy or a girl online first before talking to them in person. “Once they felt like they were doing okay online, then they could continue the conversation face to face in a
37、more comfortable state,“ a researcher said. “The anxiety was lessened by using technology.“33Whats Yalda Uhls opinion on online communication?AIt causes people to lose social skills.B It helps people convey more meaning.C It has both advantages and disadvantages.DIt can replace faceto face communica
38、tion.34Why is the Internet a safe barrier for some people?AThey find it easy to use a phone.B They can say whatever they want.C It can avoid much embarrassment.DIt can free them from social anxiety.35According to the last paragraph, how do teenagers benefit from social media?AThey make more friends
39、online.B They find it easy to talk to the opposite sex.C They learn to chat with others online.DThey become less nervous in offline communication.第二节 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。Having a hobby can greatly enrich a teenagers life. However, many teens are unwilling to try a hobby. Here ar
40、e some tips on how to help your teen explore his or her interests._36_ A hobby is a lifelong interest that a person takes up for pleasure. No one can “assign (指派)“ a person a hobby, as its a deeply personal thing. You can encourage a hobby, but its absolutely up to the teen.Look for opportunities yo
41、u think he or she might like. A good time for this is the beginning of a new school year, or the summer holidays. _37_ At schools, theres usually a system where teens are exposed to and encouraged to try out various Bring up ideas for interests, gently. Parents are the first people to spot opportuni
42、ties for fun activities. _38_ Mention possible enjoyable activities, but three times is generally enough. If your child does not want to do a hobby, respect it.Be supportive of hobbies. It would be terrible to convince him or her to do something and then be too busy to help him or her enjoy it. Alwa
43、ys be proud of what your teen accomplishes. If you know a lot about the hobby, just offer some advice if asked. _39_Do not force your teen. If you attempt to force your teen to try something, its unlikely to end well _40_ Then stress that youd really like him/her to continue, but the decision is not
44、 yours to make.ABut avoid “taking over“ a project.B Parents can never solve their teens problems.C But teenagers dislike being pushed into things.$来&源：DHe or she might be too stressed to accomplish it.EHobbies are not something one is required to do.FIf you are desperate, have your teen try somethin
45、g for just a week.GThese are all times that various organizations and clubs are starting up.第三部分 英语知识运用(共两节)第一节完形填空阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C 和 D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。When I first heard about couchsurfing (沙发漫游), I was skeptical. Put up travelers free of _41_ and help them on their way? Give
46、 me a break. However, my _42_ went into overdrive as I read articles of couchsurfers, so I _43_ a trip to Finland, a country Id always wanted to _44_.If ever any anxiety existed, it _45_ when my first host Ari met me at the train station in Helsinki. He gave me a(n) _46_ welcome and hiked with me to
47、 his _47_, where he handed me a key to his home and _48_ me tea. If this was what couchsurfing was all about _49_ and welcomethen I had a wonderful _50_.I began to _51_ the idea. What drove people to open their homes to _52_? I suppose there was a bit of curiosity, but also a _53_ to reach out and l
48、end a hand to likeminded folks who might _54_ their own lives. I became more _55_ when my next host drove 30 kilometers to pick me up at the train station and took me to her home. The family _56_ me like a longlost relative.Seven cities in 14 days. Seven _57_. Seven new friends. One of the hosts asked, “Arent you afraid?“ I wasnt sure of a(n) _58_ response then, but I am now: Of what? If couchsurfing _59_ me anything, its this: Most people are
