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湖南省怀化市第三中学2013届高三上学期英语期中考试题

M: Hello. International Friends Club. Can I help you ?
W: Oh, hello. I read about your club in the paper today and I thought I’d phone to find out a bit more.
M: Yes, certainly. Well, we’re a sort of social club for people from different countries. It’s quite a new club—we have about 50 members at the moment but we’re growing all the time.
W: That sounds interesting. I’m British actually, and I came to Washington about three months ago. I’m looking for ways to meet people. Er, what kind of events do you organize?
M: Well, we have social get-togethers, and sports events, and also have language evenings.
W: Could you tell me something about the language evenings?
M: Yes, every day except Thursday we have a language evening. People can come and practice their languages. We have different languages on different evenings. Monday—Spanish; Tuesday—Italian; Wednesday—German; and Friday—French. On Thursday we usually have a meal in a restaurant for anyone who wants to come.
W: Well, that sounds great. I really need to practice my French.
M: OK. Well, if you can just give me your name and address, I’ll send you the form and some more information. If you join now you can have the first month free.

Example
W: Hasn’t the latest TIME magazine arrived yet? Today’s already Wednesday.
M: Sorry, it’s late. Maybe tomorrow.
The answer is B.

Section A

Conversation 1
W: Hey, are you free this weekend? I’ll be on stage for the first time!
M: Excuse me? On stage? Are you acting?
W: No, dancing! It’s my modern dance stage performance!
M: I didn’t know you’re a dancer! You must be so busy. How often do you dance?
W: Twice a week usually, but this month, we’ve been practicing 4 days a week.
M: Wow, I bet that helps you lose weight!

Conversation 2
W: Hello!
M: Mary? I’m so sorry, but I can’t come to the film tonight.
W: Why not?
M: I’ve got too much work to do and I must finish it by 10 o’clock tomorrow.
W: Hey, but I’ve bought the tickets.
M: I’m very very sorry!
W: I’ve had enough of this. If you are not at the cinema at 7:30, you can find another girlfriend.
M: Mary, please don’t say that!

Conversation 3
W: We're going to have a party on the evening of May 3rd, next Thursday evening.
M: What for, if I may know?
W: To celebrate the May 4th Movement. We have also invited some famous people to come to the party.
M: I suppose some pop stars or sport stars will come.
W: No, I mean some famous writers will come.
M: I’m very glad to hear that. Then what shall we be doing?
W: Well, we’ll just be sitting around a fire and listening to the speeches made by the winners of the speech contest.
M: Fine.

Conversation 4
W: It’s Saturday tomorrow. We’ll take Jim out. Where shall we go?
M: Well, how about going to the museum?
W: What kind of museum? History? Science? Art?
M: I like history museums. They’re interesting.
W: Oh, Henry. History museums are boring. Let’s go to a science museum.
M: Science? We always go to science museums. I don’t like science museums.
W: Then let’s go to the children’s museum. They’re more fun. Besides，Jim would like it too.
M: Well, I’m too old for a children’s museum. Why don’t we go to an art museum?
W: That’s a good idea. There is a lot of fun for children there. Let’s go to the art museum.
M: By the way, the parking lot there is small. We have to get there earlier to park our car.
W: You’re right. We have to leave before 8.

Conversation 5
W: Good morning. Can I help you?
M: Yes, I want to rent a flat.
W: How much do you want to pay?
M: About two hundred dollars a month.
W: Well, I’ve got one here in Kingston Road. It’s exactly two hundred dollars a month.
M: Kingston Road…that’s fine. How big is it?
W: It has one bedroom, a kitchen and a bathroom.
M: I’m afraid it’s not big enough. Besides, Kingston Road is in noisy downtown. I’d prefer something a bit bigger if possible.
W: Yes, I think so. Here is a quiet and interesting one. It’s beside the park with two bedrooms, a sitting room, a kitchen and a bathroom. But the rent is different. It’s two hundred and fifty
dollars each month.
M: Well, it sounds to my taste.
W: That’s great.

Conversation 6
W: You look sleepy.
M: Yes. I didn’t go to bed until 2 o’clock in the morning.
W: Why?
M: I was sitting at the computer.
W: Were you making friends online?
M: Yes. How did you know that?
W: Everyone knows you are crazy about making friends online.
M: Really?
W: However, I must say that making friends online is a waste of time. And it’s not real.
M: Maybe you are right, but it’s very interesting.
W: That’s why you cannot stop?
M: Partly. But the most important reason is that I can practice my English when I am chatting online with friends.
W: Are you serious?
M: You’d better believe it. Will you come to my house tonight? I’ll show you how.
W: Thanks, anyway. Sleeping is more important for me. I must get up early tomorrow.
M: Poor you.
W: I suggest you spend less time making friends online. There are lots of more important things to do, right?
M: I know. But just let me be myself.

Mini-talk
Hello, everyone! Many students often ask me the same question: how can I become popular with others. I think the first step is to improve your appearance. You should always make sure that you stay in good shape and dress well. In addition, you should smile and appear friendly, After all, our facial expression is an important part of our appearance. If you can do this, people will be attracted by your good looks and will be impressed by your confidence.
The second step is being more considerate towards others .You should make an attempt to be really interested in other people and what they’re saying. Listening is one of the most important skills you should learn. Another important skill is encouraging others to talk about the things which they’re interested in. In this way people will feel comfortable enough to trust you. Only by being sincere and respectful of others can you earn their respect.
The third step is using positive body language. Positive body language involves the act of making eye contact while speaking , using hand gestures to show important points and smiling to the person you’re having a conversation with. If you can do all of the above, I am sure popularity will come your way.
本试题卷分四个部分，包括听力理解、语言知识运用、阅读和书面表达共10页。时量120分钟。满分150分。

 Part Ⅰ Listening Comprehension (30 marks)
Section A (22.5 marks)
Directions: In this section, you will hear six conversations between two speakers. For each conversation, there are several questions and each question is followed by three choices marked A, B and C. Listen carefully and then choose the best answer for each question.
You will hear each conversation TWICE.
Example :
When will the magazine probably arrive?
A. Wednesday. B. Thursday. C. Friday.
The answer is B.
Conversation 1
1. What will the woman do at the weekend?
A. Act. B. Dance. C. Exercise.
2. How often did the woman practice this month?
A. 2 days a week. B. 3 days a week. C. 4 days a week.
Conversation 2
3. Who is the man?
A. He is the girl’s husband. B. He is the girl’s boyfriend. C. He is the girl’s father.
4. How does the woman feel about the news?
A. Angry. B. Calm. C. Worried.
Conversation 3

5. When will the party be held?
A. On May 2nd. B. On May 3rd. C. On May 4th.
6. What will take place at the party?
A. Some speeches. B. A dance. C. A contest.
Conversation 4
7. Which museum will they go to?
A. The art museum. B. The children’s museum. C. The history museum.
8. Who is Henry?
A. Jim’s brother. B. The woman’s husband. C. The woman’s father.
9. How will they go to the museum?
A. On foot. B. By bus. C. By car.
Conversation 5
10. What does the man want to do?
A. Rent a flat. B. Change a flat. C. Buy a flat.

11. Where is the bigger flat located?
A. Beside Kingston Road. B. In noisy downtown. C. Beside the park.
12. How much will the man pay for the bigger flat each year?
A. 2,400 dollars. B. 2,500 dollars. C. 3,000 dollars.
Conversation 6
13. What does the woman think of making friends online?
A. It’s interesting. B. It’s dangerous. C. It’s meaningless.
14. Why does the man spend so much time online?
A. To find real friends. B. To improve his English. C. To play games.
15. What is the man’s attitude toward the woman’s advice?
A. He will stick to his own idea. B. He accepts what the woman said.
C. He agrees to think it over.
Section B (7.5 marks)
Directions: In this section, you will hear a short passage. Listen carefully and then fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Fill in each blank with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS. You will hear the short passage TWICE.
How to be popular?

The first step
Improve your appearance:
·staying 16 and dress well.
·smiling and appear friendly.

The second step
Be more considerate:
·being interested in other people and what they’re 17 .
·learning to listen.
·encouraging others to 18 things which interest them.

The third step
Use positive body language:
·making eye contact while speaking.
·using hand gestures to show 19 points.
· 20 to the person you’re talking to.

Part Ⅱ Language Knowledge (45 marks)
Section A (15 marks)
Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence
21. “Tom, make sure you’ve got ready your pen and your eraser and ____ you need in the exams.
A. everything B. something C. nothing D. anything
22. Many countries around the world _____ at a very fast rate nowadays.
A. are developing B. have been developed
C. will develop D. had developed
23. Although alcohol is legal, it can damage the liver and do great harm if _____ in large quantities.
A. to be consumed B. consuming C. consumed D. to consume
24. Our organization is working to raise money for homeless people. _____, we are collecting clothing to give to those in need.
A. Furthermore B. However C. Therefore D. Otherwise
25. Many people _____ or even gone to prison for pirated goods in China .
A. are fined B. have been fined C. will be fined D. have fined
26. Contrary to _____ many people think, HIV cannot be spread through mosquitoes or a cough.
A. which B. that C. how D. what
27. Mr. Tang gave his wife some antibiotics(抗生素) he _____ from his previous illness.

A. has left B. left C. had left D. will leave
28. _____ they cannot wipe away the stain of the past, they can certainly move forward.
A. While B. Once C. If D. Until
29. If I _____ more time on English in junior middle school, I wouldn’t find this paper so difficult.
A. spent B. would spend C. was spending D. had spent
30. If someone addicted to caffeine tries to stop using it, _____, but he also will be likely to get headaches.
A. not only she will feel tired B. will she not only feel tired
C. not only will she feel tired D. she not only will feel tired
31. In fact, hunger is the world’s number one health risk, ____ more people than any disease.
A. killing B. to kill C. killed D. Kills
32. They are the result of teaching a man to fish ____ he can fill his belly for a lifetime.
A. now that B. as if C. so that D. even if
33. _____ a child with HIV, some women with HIV seek abortions in an African village.
A. To avoid to have B To avoid having
C. Avoiding having D. To be avoided having
34. Many former drug abusers often need support groups ____ they can talk about their struggles and new plans.
A. which B. where C. when D. that
35. In fact, much of the clothing in fashion shows ____ not meant to be worn in daily life.
A. have B. has C. is D. are
Section B (18 marks)
Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.
I teach clay classes to children and adults. One cold afternoon a family came in to 36 a clay class together. It was a one-hour class that was meant to allow the family some fun at making their own artistic creations.
Three children aged nine, seven and three sat in their seats 37 to begin their little artistic creations. The warm clay and various tools made their eyes full of 38 . They were so excited to begin. Every word I said made them feel great in the clay class and so they began to create. The young artists enjoyed their 39 to touch, feel and express themselves until their parents 40 and controlled their every moment. They were told to do this, do that, use this, not that ... I 41 watched as the little blooms (花朵) of creations were taken from their small hands.

The three-year-old rebelled (反抗) and was told she was 42 . I wondered how the parents would feel if they were enjoying themselves creating a piece of art and then I took it from them and totally controlled the 43 of its creation. I went over to ask the controlling father if he would like to have a cup of coffee and let the three-year-old just 44 so that she would have fun with other children. He did and she continued focusing on her work with the most beautiful 45 on her face.
In this hurried world, I 46 that some parents and teachers are not letting children 47 as they want. It is better to let children create works of art in their own way rather than tell them to do in ways that please us as adults.
36. A. give B. enjoy C. teach D. doubt
37. A. afraid B. honest C. unwilling D. ready
38. A. expectation B. terror C. confusion D. anxiety
39. A. habit B. life C. freedom D. courage
40. A. took over B. gave up C. went out D. calmed down
41. A. hopefully B. curiously C. excitedly D. sorrowfully
42. A. lazy B. brave C. proud D. naughty
43. A. process B. aim C. excuse D.