湖北省八市2013年高三年级三月调考英语试题.doc

湖北省八市2013年高三年级三月调考
英 语 试 题

本试卷共10页。全卷满分150分。考试用时120分钟。
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第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；第小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
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。
1. For what class hasn't the man prepared?
A. Biology. B. Chemistry. C. English.
2. What might prevent the woman buying the table?
A. Its quality. B. The price. C. Its design.
3. What are the speakers talking about?
A. His job interview. B. His meeting with a friend. C. His good behavior.
4. What do we know about the man?
A. His neighbor’s dog wasn’t barking.
B. He thought the woman was lying.
C. He lives in the same neighborhood as the woman.
5. What does the woman mean?
A. Paul is in need of help.
B. They can’t expect Paul to help them.
C. Paul isn’t ready to help others.
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。听完每段对话或独白前，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秒钟的做答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第六段材料，回答第6至第8三个小题。
6.When will the woman leave?
A. On Monday. B. On Tuesday. C. On Sunday.
7. How will the woman get there?
A. By plane. B. By train. C. By taxi.
8. What will the woman do on Tuesday afternoon?
A. Go to the airport. B. Meet someone. C. Go to a meeting.
听第七段材料，回答第9至11题。
9. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?
A. Husband and wife. B. Teacher and student. C. Mother and son.
10. What does the man do?
A. He is a writer. B. He is a student. C. He is a chemist.
11. What will they probably do soon?
A. Set up a lab. B. Write papers. C. Work on experiments.
听第八段材料，回答第12至14题。
12. What is the conversation mainly about?
A. Rights of animals. B. Tests on animals. C. Animals medicines.
13. How does the woman feel about the man's view?
A. Delighted. B. Annoyed. C. Puzzled.
14. Why is the man unwilling to sign?
A. He doesn't like animals at all.
B. He doesn't think her view reasonable.
C. He can't bear the woman talking like that.
听第九段材料，回答第15至17题。
15. Where would the man prefer to live?
A. Near the university. B. Near the train station. C. Nowhere in the city.
16. How many apartments is the man interested in?
A.2. B.3. C.4.
17. What should the man pay if he decides to rent an apartment?
A. The rent only and nothing else.
B. Some money for possible damage only.
C. The money for the rent and possible damage.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What is the probable occupation of the speaker?
A. Manager of a company. B. Professor of a university. C. Engineer of a company.
19. What is the speaker most likely to talk about next?
A. Technology.
B. The consumer market abroad.
C. Targets for the coming year.
20. What has been increased most?
A. Profits. B. Results in the market. C. The whole sale.
第二部分：词汇知识运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 ：多项选择（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
21. The plan was so shallow and impractical that no serious _______ was ever made to realize it.
A. recognition B. comment C. attempt D. credit
22. Confidence is more than just an attitude; it comes from a strong commitment to take_____, rather than just let life happen.
A. consideration B. effect C. responsibility D. account
23. Chengdu is famous for various kinds of snacks. Prepared in different ways ,they____ different tastes, good quality and low prices.
A. spill B. feature C. suit D. distribute
24. As its name __________, the Volunteer Farm relies on volunteers to weed, plant and harvest.
A. suggests B. insists C. predicts D. possesses
25. Some research has indicated that unemployed workers should ______ any job they can get, including temporary work, as a bridge to higherpaying employment.
A. build up B. take up C. make up D. bring up
26. To my mind, the secret to happiness _____ your successful work and your contribution towards others' happiness.
A. results in B. consists in C. brings in D. takes in
27. History is the best teacher. It ________ records the development path of each country and foretells the future to us.
A. apparently B. conventionally C. faithfully D. eventually
28. Nowadays, almost all the Chinese people are__________ to basic health care services. This accounts for the fact that the average life expectancy of the Chinese has already risen to75.
A. alternative B. abundant C. accessible D. creative
29. Looking you straight in the eye does not mean the person is telling the truth. Experienced liars often do this in a(an)______way, playing on people believing the myth.
A. automatical B. compulsory C. sensitive D. deliberate
30. Somehow this seems to me to be ______. How could a team that had fought for Canada before suddenly become citizens of the USA?
A. out of place B. out of shape C. out of question D. out of control
第二节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项（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。
Our children grew up on peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, although my husband and I sometimes sneak one late at night with a glass of milk. I believe that the success of this 31 loved concoction(混合物) lies not in the brand of peanut butter, 32 in the jelly. The right jelly 33 the plate, and homemade is the only choice.
My mother-in-law was the jelly maker in this family. This limited choice was a welcome 34 in the days of toddlers, siblings and puppies. All I did was to 35 baby food jars, which my mother-in-law would seal with wax(蜡) and 36 back home with us. 37 I wanted to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich , all I had to do was reach for one of little jars. Jelly making was just a way of 38 for my mother-in-law. She always did it, setting the 39 jelly on the shelves .
My father-in-law died several years ago and this past December, she also 40 . Among the things in the house to be divided by her children were the 41 canned goods.
The other day I reached my pantry(储物间) for jelly for a quick sandwich. Sitting all alone on the far side of the shelf was a small jar of grape jelly, whose lid was 42 in places. 43 on it were “GR” for grape and the year when the jelly was made.
As I picked up the jar, I suddenly realized something that I had 44 to see earlier. This was the last jar we would ever have from the 45 , loving hands . We hardly ever opened a jar of jelly at table without 46 about those thousands of little jars she had filled. It seems like such a small thing, and most days it was something that was 47 for granted.
No longer was it just a jar of jelly. It was the end of a family 48 . We have hundreds of pictures and many more memories that we expect to 49 the years and to pass on to our children. The jar of jelly won’t keep that long. It will either have to be eaten or 50 ...but not today.
31.A. consequently B. mentally C. universally D. absolutely
32. A. rather than B. but rather C. or rather D. other than
33. A. frustrates B. excites C. surprises D. delights
34. A. alarm B. reminder C. relief D. belief
35. A. save B. protect C. tick D. possess
36. A. hold B. put C. check D. send
37. A. Wherever B. Whenever C. Whatever D. However
38. A. life B. competence C. challenge D. profession
39. A. flattered B. flashed C. accomplished D. figured
40. A. gave away B. broke away C. passed away D. put away
41. A. fragrant B. charming C. historic D. remaining
42. A. rusty B. dull C. awkward D. musty
43. A. Written B. Attached C. Described D. Conveyed
44. A. postponed B. rejected C. failed D. avoided
45. A. superb B. patient C. academic D. mature
46. A. kidding B. remarking C. recommending D. commenting
47. A. considered B. taken C. looked D. treated
48. A. rule B. principle C. religion D. tradition
49. A. reflect B. survive C. associate D. remind
50. A. put out B. run out C. thrown out D. brought out

第三部分 阅读理解（共20小题，每小题2分，满分40分）
阅读下列短文，从每篇短文后所给各题的(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.
A
At the onset of a northern winter, many dream of warmer climates. In 1934 the Canadian-born composer Colin Mcphee did more than dream. He set out for the island of Bali.
In his book A House in Bali,Colin Mcphee described how he first gained insight into the essence of Balinese music. For about a month he had been working on transcribing a complete score to a Balinese play he had seen. It seemed impossible that so much beauty could be achieved with a scale(音阶)of only five tones.
But the distinctive embellishments(修饰音)of the music eluded him. Fortunately a young household helper and his friend decided to assist. One morning they set two objects next to Mcphee’s piano. They were gang as--metal keyed instruments. The two boys played them in what struck Mcpheeas” a fast duet(二重奏） in Morse code”.
At last the composer had found the key to Balinese music.“Wait!” Mcphee would call out from the piano as the boys flew along,“Stop! Please! That bit once more!”
Patiently the boys would stop and began again. But soon they were flying again, faster than ever, amazing Mcphee with their memory and precision. Sometimes the patterns repeated. Sometimes they opened up into something new. Then, suddenly the whole duet would fly apart and the boys would burst out laughing, breaking the spell.
Although Colin Mcphee left the island in 1939,he remained spellbound by Balinese music. And its rich, distinctive sound would color many of the compositions he would write for the next quarter century.
51. From the passage we can learn that_______________________.
A. Colin Mcphee set foot on the island of Bali in late winter
B. The book A House in Bali detailed how Colin Mcphee understood the life of the island
C. Colin Mcphee actually acquired much beauty of Balinese music
D. For a month Colin Mcphee had been watching a Balinese play he had seen before
52. The word “eluded” in the third paragraph can be replaced by________________.
A. attracted B. shocked C. disappointed D. puzzled
53. Colin Mcphee was astonished because________________________.
A. the two locals played part of Balinese music once more unwillingly
B. Colin Mcphee eventually found the key to Balinese music
C. The two boys played their instruments so precisely and skillfully
D. The Balinese music displayed something new for Colin Mcphee
54. The passage is mainly about_______________________.
A. a book introducing the island of Bali
B. two Balinese boys playing gangas
C. a composer named Colin Mcphee
D. Balinese music touching Colin Mcphee
B
Humans aren't the only species on the planet with a penchant for electronic gadgets(小配件）.Zookeepers across the US and Canada are discovering that apes also get excited about Apps.
As part of a program called "Apps for Apes",12 zoos across the two countries have been introducing iPads into the entertainment time for orangutans, the giant furry red primates native to Indonesia and Malaysia.
"We are finding that, similar to people, they like touching the tablet, watching short videos of David Attenborough for instance, and looking at other animals and orangutans," said Richard Zimmerman, founding director of Orangutan Outreach, the non-profit that runs the program.
Twice weekly, orangutans are provided with access to the tablets The animals spend from 15 minutes to half an hour using different Apps depending on their attention span. Apps designed for children that stimulate activities such as painting, music and memory games are among the most popular Apps with the apes.
"It is a lot like when we're showing children pop-up books," said Zimmerman, adding that the orangutans are among the most intelligent primates, with the intelligence level of a young child.
The program, which relies on donated iPads, will soon be expanding to zoos across Australia, New Zealand, Japan and Europe.
55. The word "penchant" in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to________________.
A. awareness B. addiction C. impression D. devotion
56. Which of the following statements is true according to the article?
A.12 zoos are involved in the program in the US.
B. Orangutans were originally found in Indonesia and Malaysia.
C. Orangutan Outreach is a successful company which earns much money.
D. All the animals in the zoo spend from 15 minutes to half an hour using different Apps.
57. It can be concluded from the passage that______________________________________.
A. the program has been successful in Europe
B. orangutans are nearly as smart as children of young ages
C. orangutans are the animals with thick shell
D. Apps are designed for orangutans to stimulate activities such as painting, and memory games
58. Which can be the best title for the text?
A. Using Apps for Apes B. Let’s Help Zoos
C. Wonderful Zoos Welcome You D.A Traditional Program Will Expand

C
The homeless dog, known as Xiao Sa, has been following a team of cyclists for 24 days along 1,833 kilometers of highway from Kangding, Sichuan province, to Lhasa in Tibet.
Nobody knows where the white dog came from or how long she has been straying on highway G318. Netizens call her the "dog with determination" and the micro blog "Go Go Xiao Sa" recording her life has attracted more than 37,000 followers in two weeks.
A picture of Xiao Sa in the arms of a young man in front of the Potala Palace on Thursday night drew more than 4,000 comments congratulating the small dog and expressing dreams of going to Lhasa.
The young man in the picture is Zhang Heng, 22, a student in Wuhan, Hubei province. As his graduation trip, he decided to face the challenge of riding to Lhasa alone. On the way he