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1、一学期期中考试高三年级英语试卷（考试时间：120分钟，满分150分）I. Listening Comprehension （25%,第 1-10 题，每题 1 分；第 11-20 题，每题分） Part A Short ConversationsDirections: In Part A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversatio
2、ns and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the （bur possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. This afternoon. B. This morning.C. Tomorrow.D.Next week.2. A. A waiter. B
3、.A shop assistant. C.A cashier. D. A postman.3. A. 11. B. 3.C.7.D. 8.4. A. At a cinema.B. At an airport.C. At a hotel.D.At a railway station.5. A. They had better not go out. B. To get some yogurt is a good idea.C. Its too cold to walk in the snow. D. He prefers milk to yogurt.6. A. She asks （he man
4、 to open the window.B. It is cold inside.C. She doesnt want to open the window.D. She prefers the fresh air.7. A. Mom doesnt like wine. B. Theyve already got plenty of wine.C. They arc going to buy what they need. D. Theyve got enough food fbr the party.8. A. The boy doesnt have to clean the screen
5、of his computer.B. Theres not enough time fbr the boy to clean both.C. The desk is such a mess and needs cleaning.D. The boys mother will do the cleaning fbr him.9. A. Touched. B. Amused. C. Annoyed. D. Bored.10. A. They cant speak English. B. The microphone doesnt work well.C. They are not familiar
6、 with his topic. D. The speaker is speaking too fast.Part B PassagesDirections: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation. After each passage or conversation, you will be asked several questions. The passage and the conversations will be read twice, but the questions
7、 will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard. Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. In the 1690s. B. In the 1860s. C. In the 1890s. D. In the
8、1960s.12. A. lb be paid more than their male colleagues.B. To be given the same chance to succeed.C. To win respect from （heir male colleagues.bilinguals solve new math problems half a second faster than monolinguals.Language learning also has huge benefits for old age. Brian Gold of the University
9、of Kentucky did a study comparing the ability of bilingual seniors and monolingual seniors to do an attention - switching task. Usually （his skill fades with age. However the bilingual seniors performed belter （han the monolinguals, and their brains worked less hard and more efficiently.Neuroscienti
10、sts （神经系统科学家）think that having more brainpower at an older age helps protect us from Alzheimers. Current medication for Alzheimers only delays it fbr 6-12 months, while learning a new language delays it for 4-5 years. Again, this is not only for people who learn a second language from birth. Even if
11、 you dont learn another language until after middle age i（ helps. Language learning keeps your brain active and fit.V Translation（15%,第12句，每句3分；第3句4分；第4句5分）Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.1 .人们以为大学毕业生很好找工作，实则不然。（trouble）2 .有那么些时候，我必须把
12、事情分出轻重缓急，这样才不至于茫然不知所措。（There）3 .正是神舟12号载人太空飞行任务的成功，为国家空间站的继续建设和运行打下了坚实基础。（II）4 .由于突然的断电，整个城市陷入黑暗，这让人们有了难得的机会欣赏夜空中闪闪繁星。（plunge）VI Guided Writing （25%）Directions: Write an English composition in 120-15（）words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.请针对图片反映的社会现象，写一篇短文，谈谈你对此现象的看法。词数：150左右。内
13、容包括： a.简要描述图片；b.分析原因和提出建议。2021学年第一学期向明中学期中考试高三英语答案和听力原文I. Listening （第I/O题，每题1分；第11-20题，每题分；共25分）1-10 DDBBA CBCDB11-13 DBC 14-16 DAC 17-20 CBAAII. Grammar and Vocabulary （第 21-30 题，每题 1 分；第 31-40 题，每题 2 分；共 30 分）21. were dropped 22. with 23. extending 24. that25. where26. more impersonal 27. as 28.
14、that29. lost 30. until31. K 32. E 33. A 34. C 35.136. B 37. G 38. F 39. D 40. HHL Reading（第41-55题,每题1分；第56-70题，每题2分；共45分）41-55 BADDC ACBDA BDADC56-59 CCAD 60-62 DDC 63-66 BCAA 67-70 BFEAIV. Summary Writing（10 分）Though once regarded as an obstacle to brain development, being bilingual is known to ben
15、efit those speaking two languages form birth, enhancing perception, and those starting another language later in life, improving their memories and various other skills. It also has long-term benefits for old age, keeping the brain active in thinking.V. Translation (第1-2句，每句3分；第3句，4分；第4句5分；共15分)1. I
16、t is (widely) believed ihal college graduates have no trouble in finding jobs, which is not true/not the case.2. There are times when I have to get priorities right/sorl out priorities so that I wont be at a loss about what to do.3. It was the success of Shenzhou-12 manned spaceflight mission that l
17、aid a solid foundation for the continued constniction and operation of the countrys space station.4. Because of the sudden power failure, the whole city plunged into/were plunged into darkness, which provided people with rare opportunity to appreciate the shining stars in the night sky.听力原文Section A
18、1. W: Arent we supposed to have our meeting tomorrow?M: Its postponed till next week because Mr. Johnson called this morning and said he had to fly to New York this afternoon.Q: When will the meeting be held?2. M: Here is your express mail from San Francisco. May I have your signature here?W: Sure,
19、thanks a lot.Q: What is the mans probable occupation?3. M: The temperature is forecast to reach 11 today and go down to 3 this evening.W: Youd better take a coat with you in case you feel cold on your way back home.Q: What is the evening temperature?4. M: Is this the Emirates Airline check-in?W: Yes
20、, sir. Please show me your ticket.Q: Where docs the conversation probably take place?5. W: Weve run out of yogurt. Why not go to get some? It stopped snowing one hour ago.M: Well. The roads might still be very slippery. And we can have some milk.Q: What does the man mean?6. M: Would you mind my open
21、ing the window? I need some fresh air.W: I love fresh air, but the problem is I have a bad cold.Q: What does the woman mean?7. W: Dad, shall wc go to buy some wine for Moms birthday party?M: What? Dont we have enough by now?Q: What does the man imply?8. M: Mom, I think Id better clean the screen of
22、my computer right now.W: Good boy! Shouldnt you clean your desk first?Q: What can wc infer from the conversation?9. W: How about the film you went to watch last night? Its very popular. Was it fun?M: Popular? It was hell. I almost fell asleep when it was only half way through.Q: How did the man feel
23、 about the film?10. M: There must be something wrong with the microphone the speaker is using. I can hardly catch a word he is saying.W: Yeah, I cant understand anything myself.Q: Why are these people having trouble understanding the speaker?Section BQuestions 11 through 13 are based on the followin
24、g passage.Have you heard of the womens liberation movement? It began in the 1960s. There are many aspects of the womens liberation movement. Some women want fiill equality with men in every aspect of life. In marriage, they want husbands and wives io share all of the work and responsibilities of a h
25、ome and family. In work, they want women and men to have the same jobs and the same chance to succeed. They want women to be paid just as much as men are for the same work. Other women agree with some of the ideas of womens liberation. They want the same pay if they hold the same job as a man. At ho
26、me, however, they do not expect their husbands to share in the cleaning, cooking, and other household jobs.It is important to remember that the womens liberation movement is not concerned only with concrete issues. The movement is also concerned with attitudes and beliefs. Some women do not think th
27、ey are capable of doing anything important. The womens liberation movement would like to help these women improve their view of themselves. Many women have taken jobs, have helped others, have raised healthy children, and have done many other things to contribute to (heir communities. They have show
28、n that they are capable of being good leaders and of doing many important things.Questions:11. When did the womens liberation movement begin?12. What do many women want in work?13. What is the womens liberation movement concerned with?Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.Its pa
29、rents* nature to love and provide fbr children. Because our children are part of us, we want to see them happy. Nevertheless, a wish that our children have everything that we lacked as youngsters can cause us to spoil (hem. One of the most precious gifts you can give your children is true independen
30、ce. It lets them know how to gain what they desire by themselves and become owners of their own happiness. When the time conics for them to go to college or begin to work, you will have the confidence that you have raised a child (hat can both enter and contribute (o society confidently.When childre
31、n arc not afforded the opportunity to explore self-dcpendcnce or to fulfill their own needs, they may have false values. They wont realize the necessity of hard work and the needs of others. Yet children who are given love and affection in abundance are often kinder and more responsible than those w
32、hose parents agree to their every material demand. They develop a strong sense of self that stretches beyond possessions and the approval of (heir peers. As adults, they will understand that each individual is responsible for building the life they desire.It can be difficult to watch children strugg
33、le to meet their personal goals, yet it is wonderful (o be by their side as they achieve it. Your choice not to spoil your children will bless you with more opportunities to show them understanding and to be fully present with them as the journey toward adulthood.Questions:14. Why will a father buy
34、his children some expensive gifts?15. What can we infer from (he passage about spoiled children?16. According to the passage what shouldnt parents do fbr children?Section CQuestions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.M: Hi, this is Roger Jackson. Tm calling to make a reservation f
35、br a flight from Houston to Atlanta.W: Yes, Mr. Jackson. And what day would you like to travel?M: Oh, not until next month. I want to leave on 15th May and return on 19,h May. 1 thought maybe if I called in advance I could get a better fare.W: Yes, you can. But if you stay over Saturday night and re
36、turn on Sunday, 20,h May, the ticket will be even cheaper.M: Really? How much cheaper?W: Almost fifty dollars.M: Hmm. but I would have an extra night in a hotel. No, thats OK. Til just keep it for 19lh May.W: All right. Do you have a seating preference?M: Td rather have a window seal.W: Good. There
37、is one available. And do you want me to mail the ticket or will you pick it up?M: Til pick it up. When can I come by?W: Any time after two oclock.M: Great!Now listen again please.Questions:17. What is the man doing?18. Why does he call in advance?19. When will he return?20. Which of the following is
38、 NOT true?D. To get promoted more quickly than their male colleagues.13. A. Womens ability to do important jobs.B. How to have more freedom.C. Concrete issues as well as attitudes and beliefs.D. How to contribute to the communities.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. Tb
39、 recall his own childhood.B. To help his children become more mature.C. To spoil them on purpose.D. Tb make up fbr his pity that he didn,t have it in his childhood.15. A. They take possessions and support from their peers for granted.B. They are responsible for building the life that (heir parents d
40、esire.C. They are willing to support their peers if necessary.D. They become more mature and responsible.16. A. Tb love and provide fbr children.B. To help children become kind and responsible.C. To help children get what they need.D. lb help children meet their goals.Questions 17 through 20 are bas
41、ed on the following conversation.17. A. He is confirming his Hight reservation.B. He is booking a hotel for next week.C. He is making a reservation for a flight.D. He is changing his flight schedule.18. A. Tb cut losses. B. To save money.C. To have a window seat D. To have the ticket mailed.19. A. O
42、n May 19m. B. On May 15,h. C. On May 20,h. D. On May 21s,.20. A. He saved about fifty dollars on the ticket.B. He will pick up the ticket by himself.C. He can get the ticket at three oclock.D. His seat is by the window.II. Grammar and Vocabulary (30%,第 2130 题，每题 1 分；第 31-40 题，每题 2 分)Section ADirecti
43、ons: Read the following two passages. Fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper from of (he given word. For the other blanks, fill in each blank with one proper word. Make sure that your answers are grammatically correct.The
44、 Industrial Monopoly and Its DeclineUpon the completion of the Industrial Revolution by 1850 England became the workshop of the world. The population went on increasing rapidly, if not as rapidly as before, reaching 41 million by 1900. Big towns grow bigger. Production and export of both textiles an
45、d heavy industries reached new high levels.After the abolition of the corn law, other forms of protection 21(drop) one after another.For instance, (he Navigation Acts and protective tariffs on hundreds of articles. By I860 great Britain was well on the road to free trade. Certainly, this was aggress
46、ive in character.While Britain opened her own ports to Free Trade, she demanded open ports in other countries 22 economic pressure andnaval strength, thus 23(extend) foreign markets and increasing demands for British goods.It was in the boom that collapsed in 1873 when there was great anxious concer
47、n about both markets and materials 24 Mid-Victorian prosperity reached its peak. The fact that there was a retardation in the national rate of growth to below two percent per year was even harder to bear with the growth rates of competitors such as America and Germany rising.Arable and meat producin
48、g farmers felt the full weight of foreign competition between 1870 and 1900. In industry, 25 there were new fbims of power and a trend toward bigger plants, and 26(impersonal) organization, there was a similar situation. Britain was never as strong or as innovatory in the age of steel 27 in the early age of iron. By 1896 British steel output was less than28 of either the United States or Germany and (he textile industry was declining absolutely. Withits former easy advantage in world markets 29(l