1、1房山区 2014-2015 学年度高三年级第一学期期末考试英 语 试 卷本试卷共 12 页，共 150 分，考试时长 120 分钟。注意事项：1. 考生务必将答案答在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。2. 答题前考生务必将答题卡上的姓名、准考证号用黑色字迹的签字笔填写。3. 答题卡上选择题必须用 2B 铅笔作答，将选中项涂满涂黑，黑度以盖住框内字母为准，修改时用橡皮擦除干净。非选择题必须用黑色字迹的签字笔按照题号顺序在各题目的答题区域内作答，未在对应的答题区域内作答或超出答题区域作答的均不得分。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
2、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。例：What is the man going to read?A. A newspaper. B. A magazine. C. A book.答案是A。1. What will the woman have?A. Coffee. B. Tea. C. Water.2. What does the man like about the restaurant?A. The food. B. The music. C. The service.3
3、. What is the woman going to buy as Christmas gifts?A. Some chocolate.B. Some fruit.C. Some CDs.4. What are the speakers going to do?A. See a film. B. See the boss. C. Finish the work.5. What does the woman like best about her new job?A. The salary is better. 2B. The working place is nearer. C. The
4、company offers training program.第二节(共10小题；每小题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. Whats wrong with the man?A. Hes got a fever. B. Hes got airsick. C. Hes got a headache.7. What is the man going to do in
5、the morning?A. Hell go to work. B. He will stay home. C. Hell go to the meeting. 听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。8. Which car drove through the red light?A. The white car. B. The black car.C. The yellow car.9. In which direction was the black car driving when the accident happened?A. North. B. West. C. South. 听第8段材料
6、，回答第l0至12题。10. Whats the weather like at the end of the conversation?A. Snowy. B. Rainy. C. Sunny.11. What does the woman plan to do tomorrow at first?A. Drive to Birmingham. B. Stay at home. C. Go to class.12. Why does the woman change her plan for tomorrow?A. Because the man invites her to have a
7、drink. B. Because she wants to play with snow. C. Because the road will be slippery.听第9段材料，回答第l3至15题。13. What is the price of the ticket if your classes are visiting the centre?3A. 3.70. B. 2. C. Less than 2.14. What can you do in the big glass tunnel?A. Ask for a special guided tour. B. Feed animal
8、s and fish. C. See fish swimming.15. What is the speaker most likely to be?A. A Tour guide. B. A TV reporter. C. A customs officer.第三节(共5小题；每小题l.5分，共7.5分)听下面一段对话，完成第l6至第20五道小题，每小题仅填写一个词。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。Ticket Reservation FormGuest Name 16 Collins.Type of seats 17 classD
9、estination 18 Flight Flight BA38 Departure Date 19 28nd Return date September 4th on MondayTelephone Number 20 Credit card number 3852023237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）从每题所给的 A、B、C 、 D 四个选项中，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。21 Martin got up late and didnt catch the first bus yesterda
10、y, he had to wait for the next one. A. for B. or C. so D. but22 _ you are well prepared, you still need a lot of carefulness in the speech next week.A. Although B. Because C. When D. Unless23 Mike for winning the badminton competition last year.A. has been praised B. has praised C. was praised D had
11、 praised 24 He has got himself into a dangerous situation he is likely to lose control over the car.4A. where B. which C. while D. when25 -Why didnt you go cycling with us yesterday?- I my mother with the housework all day.A. was helping B. would help C. had helped D. have helped26 You shall finish
12、the English test papers _ two hours according to the rule.A. by B. within C. before D. after 27 from the moon, our earth, with water covering seventy percent of its surface, appears as a “blue ball“.A. See B. Seeing C. Seen D. To see28. -What were you doing when I phoned you last night? -I _ my dinn
13、er and was starting to go out for a walk with my mother.A. have already finished B. had just finished C. was finished D. was going to finish29 something as simple as vegetables in childhood may help to protect you against serious illness in later life.A. To eat B. Eating C. Eat D. Eaten30 - Why dont
14、 you go out to play, Rose?- Im afraid I cant. I have some homework .A. done B. to be done C. doing D. to do31 The problem in todays parenting environment is many believe it is their job to solve all their childrens problems.A. what B. who C. which D. that32 You up with the other students now, if you
15、 had paid more attention to the lessons in class.A. would keep B. had kept C. would have kept D. kept33 Recently I find _not that difficult to learn English well .A. them B. it C. that D. this34 The weather was stormy during their stay at the beach, so they have had a very nice holiday.A. mustnt B.
16、shouldnt C. cant D. neednt35 If you still cant understand the iPad Air works, call me for help. A. what B. how C. which D. where第二节 完形填空（共 20 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 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。My brotherWhen my brother was born he looked different from other babies. The doctor
17、s told my parents he had Down syndrome. Everybody, including my parents and relatives, started 36 . I was only three at the time, so I wasnt sure what Down syndrome was, but I knew I finally had the baby brother I wanted, even if he wasnt 37 . The doctors said Ben might need help doing 38 things suc
18、h as walking, talking, eating, and interacting with people, and I would need to be extra careful with him, and that I might someday have to stand up for him and 39 him. Of course, none of these warning bothered me; I knew from the second I laid eyes on him that I loved him.540 Ben and I got older, w
19、e were always together, always helping each other. After Ben learned to 41 to move around, we wanted to get him to jump and run. Since Ben liked to follow my 42 , his doctor would have me do the exercise first, and then Ben would 43 to do it. That procedure worked. 44 me was Bens way of saying he lo
20、ved me. A few years ago, I went away with some 45 . We started talking about our brothers and sisters. My friends were teasing how stupid their brothers and sisters were. I was just listening in 46 . Suddenly I said, “I love my brother.”I said “love” 47 because it was true. All my friends thought I
21、was a little strange, but I was glad I told my friends I love my brother. He is the best little brother, and he loves me right back.But I would 48 Ben to others as a very cute little boy that would do anything for anybody. If people 49 him because he has Down syndrome, he doesnt scream. 50 , he trie
22、s even harder to become their friends .There are no second 51 in my head when I hear people making fun of Ben. I go right up to them and 52 that Ben has Down syndrome and that life isnt as 53 for him as it is for us, that if you give Ben a 54 hell be the best he can be at whatever it is you want him
23、 to be.I think Ben is perfect just the way he is. I will always 55 Ben, and he will always love me, no matter what.36Apuzzling Bshouting Cwhispering Dcrying37Aclever Bperfect Cquiet Dlovely38A. effective Bathletic Csimple Dactive39A. order Bprotest Cprotect Ddefeat40AAs BAlthough CIf DUnless41Aeat B
24、respond Cspeak Dwalk42Aplan Blead Cfame Ddream43Apretend Brefuse Ctry Dpromise44ATeaching BFollowing CTelling DCheating45Afriends Bparents Cstrangers Drelatives46Aagreement Bamusement Cexcitement Damazement47Aproudly Bcoldly Cpeacefully Dpolitely48Arecognize Bdescribe Cremember Dchoose49Ahelp Bscold
25、 Ctease Dconfirm50Athus Binstead Ctherefore Dbesides51Athoughts Bdecision Cattention Dactions52Adeclare B. complain Capologize D explain53Aeasy Benergetic Celegant Dprecious54Achoice Bcause Cchance Dchallenge55. A. respect B. pity C. influence D. love 第三部分：阅读理解（共两节，40 分）第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，共 30 分）阅读
26、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。6AOne day, an old couple around the age of 70, walked into a lawyers office.They came to file a divorce. This couple had been quarreling all their over 40 years of marriage. They hung on because of their children, afraid to affect their up-bringing. Now,
27、 all their children have already grown up. Theres nothing else to worry about. All they wanted was to end their unhappy marriage, so both agreed on a divorce.Lawyer couldnt understand why the old couple would still want a divorce after 40 years of marriage at the age of 70. After they signed the pap
28、ers, the lawyer suggested a dinner together, since they were still going to be friends.At the dining table, the first dish was roasted chicken. Immediately, the old man took the drumstick（鸡大腿）for the old lady. “Take this, its good.“ But the wife was unhappy when she answered. “This is always the pro
29、blem. You always think so highly of yourself. Never think about how I feel. Dont you know that I hate drumsticks?” Little did she know that the husband had been trying all ways to please herdrumsticks were the husbands favorite.That night, both of them couldnt sleep. After hours, the old man recogni
30、sed that he still loved her. He picked up the phone. But it never got through. On the other side, she was sad because he still couldnt understand her. Phones ringing, knowing that its him, she refused to answer. She thought that all was over and she pulled out the cord.The next day, she received the
31、 news that he had passed away. She rushed down to his apartment,only to see his body lying on the couch still holding on the phone. He had a heart attack when he was still trying to get through her phone line.As sad as she could be. She would have to clear his belongings. Suddenly she saw an insuran
32、ce policy in the drawers, whose beneficiary（受益人）was her. Together in that file theres the note.“To my dearest wife, by the time you are reading this, Im sure Im no longer around, I bought this policy for you.I hope it will be able to help me continue my promisetaking care of you. I want you to know
33、I will always be around by your side. I love you.“56.The old couple kept their unhappy marriage for 40 years because _.A. they were not allowed to divorce until the age of 70B. they were afraid of being lonely after the divorceC. they took their childrens up-bringing into considerationD. they didnt
34、have enough money to afford the fee of a lawyer57. The writer mentioned the “drumsticks event” at dinner to _.A. show that the couples life was very poorB. prove that it was a right decision for the divorceC. tell the readers what was the problem of their marriageD. criticize the old man who paid to
35、o much attention to his own58. How did the old lady feel when she saw the scene in the old mans apartment?7A. Anxious. B. Regretful. C. Nervous. D. Scared.59. The story conveys a message that _.A. The old man shouldnt take the drumstick for the old lady. B. Lacking respect each other will lead to di
36、vorce of a coupleC. ones words are clearer than his action when expressing loveD. understanding plays an important role even between a coupleBLIVESTRONG.COM Launches New Workout PlanOur sister site LIVESTRONG.COM has teamed up with celebrity trainer and former professional soccer player, Nicky Holen
37、der, to create Stronger, a workout program that will burn unwanted calories during intense 30-minute workouts. After trying out Nickys signature workout, “Soldier,” I can personally guarantee for its effectiveness. About 30 minutes later I was wet through in sweat and 469 calories lighter.With Stron
38、ger, you dont need any equipment and you can burn the same amount of calories in half an hour as other workouts do in an hour. The reason you get the same results is that you maintain a very high intensity for the duration of the workout and you even stay active during the recovery exercises. “Soldi
39、er” is split into six blocks with four exercises in each block. The speed is high, but not wild, and most of the exercises are easy to pick up right away. Nickys attitude is encouraging and motivating, and the people in the videos range in fitness level from beginner to advanced.Stronger consists of
40、 10 different workouts, so youll be able to switch up the routines as you progress towards your fitness goal. Ive never been a fan of group workouts and have never bought a workout DVD, but after seeing how effective Stronger is at burning calories in a short period of time I simply cannot ignore it
41、. Its too good.If youre interested in learning more about Stronger, head over to S. The program is available to stream online for a monthly payment of $14.95 and you can watch it on your computer, tablet or phone.60. From the passage, we can learn that the Stronger _.A. is only suitable for people i
42、n advanced fitness levelB. was invented by Nicky Holender, a celebrity trainer .C. is a workout that helps you reduce the unwanted caloriesD. will have a better result together with other equipments61. To burn unwanted calories, you need to _.A. head over to S for workout equipments availableB. keep
43、 a record of losing 469 calories in Stronger every dayC. pay 14.95 in total to make the workout available for one yearD. devote at least a 30-minute workout as the program directing62. The main purpose of the passage is to _.A. persuade people to buy the workoutB. advise people to exercise more effe
44、ctively8C. descibe how a workout program performsD. compare the advantages of different workoutsCA new study suggests that people from different cultures read facial expressions differently. East Asian participants in the study focused mostly on the eyes, but those from the West scanned the whole fa
45、ce. In the research carried out by a team from Glasgow University, East Asian observers found it more difficult to distinguish some facial expressions. The work published in Current Biology Journal challenges the idea facial expressions are universally understood. In the study, East Asians were more
46、 likely than Westerners to read the expressions for “fear“ as “surprise“, and “disgust“ as “anger“. The researchers say the confusion arises because people from different cultural groups observe different parts of the face when interpreting expressions. East Asians participants tended to focus on th
47、e eyes of the other person, while Western subjects took in the whole face, including the eyes and the mouth. Co-author, Dr Rachael Jack, from the University of Glasgow, said: “Interestingly, although the eye region is ambiguous, subjects tended to bias their judgements towards less socially threatening emotionssurprise rather than fear, for example. “This perhaps highlights cultural differences when it comes to the social acceptability of emotions.“ The team showed 13 Western Caucasians and 13 East Asians a set of standardized images repre
