山西省示范性高中2013届高三上学期期中考试英语试题.doc

2013届高三上学期期中考试英语试题
第一卷（选择题 共115分）
第一部分：英语知识运用 (共二节，满分55分)
第一节: 单项填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
1. ---Why was Mr. Li so happy this morning?
---Because he was with an award for excellence in teaching.
A. given B. admired C. honoured D. rewarded
2. Jane got up at 7, dressed and made herself up, and then herself in the mirror before going to work.
A. stared B. enjoyed C. admired D. recognized
3. He didn’t tell the truth. That reason could not his absence from school.
A. take into consideration B. account for C. make out D. make up for
4. He came all the way to China for promoting friendship for making money.
A. other than B. more than C. better than D. rather than
5. I’m sure he will finish the report .
A. after two hours B. in two hours time C. within two hours D. two-hour later
6. Only when the war was over .
A. did everything he take back B. was everything taken back
C. did everything take back D. has he taken everything back
7. The newly-published book, which refers basic English grammar, is only for beginners.
A. as; meant B. to; considered C. for; intended D. to; intended
8. Shopping on the net is more and more popular. Taobo is Asia's largest retail (零售的) network platform, ______ people can buy and sell many kinds of things.
A. which B. where C. what D. whose
9. When if he had any idea what the novel was about, Jack kept silent. He have read it very carefully.
A. asking; needn't B. asking; shouldn't C. asked; can’t D. asked; mustn’t
10. The news of the Ministry's coming to our school for a visit was ____ on the radio yesterday.
A. turned out B. found out C. given out D. carried out

11. –More than 13.7 million Americans were unable to find work in July.
--Yeah, most jobs for months.
A. are seeking B. sought C. have been seeking D. had been seeking
12. ---Dad, can we go to the shop？I want to buy some sweets．
---__________. Can’t you see I’m busy at the moment?
A. Take it easy B. No problem C. Forget it D. Don’t mention it
13. ______ New York Times, an elite (精华) newspaper of America, should have reported the whisper as _____ breaking news.
A. The; a B. The; the C. 不填; a D. The; 不填
14. —Will you go to see the movie A Simple Noodle Story tomorrow evening?
— No, I am going to a lecture, or at least I am planning _____.
A. to B. so C. go D. that
15. she is not so cheerful she used to be?
A. How is it that; as B. Why is it that; what C. Is it why; that D. How it is that; as
第二节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
I was shopping at my local supermarket, as I normally have for years. One particular day, I had done about 2 weeks worth of shopping and 16 toward the register to pay for my groceries.  After the cashier had scanned my items and I had bagged them up, she stated that the 17 was $150.  
I 18 into my back right pocket to grab the money to pay and noticed that there was no money there.  I started to get 19 .  I knew my pocket book was in the car and I was sure I had put the 20 in my back right pocket. I looked at the cashier with wet eyes and a 21 look not knowing what to do.  There were people behind me on the line. She told me to speak with the courtesy counter (爱心柜台).  I 22 and said, “Really? It's 23 , no one would hand that in!”  But she 24 me to. “You never know…” she said.
I decided that there was no 25 in checking so I walked up to a woman behind the counter and said “I have to ask, did anyone 26  cash by any chance?” She asked “How much?" My face then 27 .  “$200 in the form of one hundred dollar bills.” I replied.  She said, “ 28 , yes, someone did!" I was so 29 ! “Who? I want to thank her.”  She pointed to a young girl about 10 years old and says, “She did.”
I walked over to the mom and hugged her. She said, “It wasn't me, it was my 30 ” .  I said “I know, I wanted to thank you both, 31 she found it ... it's because of you that I got this back.” I was so happy, I was almost in tears. 
The next day at work, a person in another department 32 me tickets to the circus.  He handed me 5 tickets. Almost 33 that young girl’s face popped (突然出现) in my head.  After work I went back to the supermarket and stopped at the courtesy counter and asked if she had any idea who that woman was. She smiled and said, “Yes, She is a friend of mine”.  Then I asked her to do me a favor and pass along these 5 tickets to her.
She told me that the family of the little girl who found my money were not rich so they would really 34 this.  She also said that they had 3 children, so five was the 35 number of tickets!
16. A. showed B. retired C. hesitated D. headed
17. A. percentage B. product C. total D. luggage
18. A. reached B. searched C. checked D. looked
19. A. particular B. curious C. nervous D. serious
20. A. card B. money C. purse D. grocery
21. A. shocked B. moved C. inspired D. confused
22. A. laughed B. screamed C. cried D. blamed
23. A. reality B. evidence C. cash D. receipt
24. A. postponed B. encouraged C. discouraged D. promised
25. A. doubt B. need C. expense D. harm
26. A. work out B. turn in C. send for D. take away
27. A. broke up B. burst out C. send off D. lit up
28. A. Eventually B. Actually C. Finally D. Unfortunately
29. A. interested B. worried C. surprised D. absorbed
30. A. daughter B. husband C. mother D. friend
31. A. because B. although C. however D. besides
32. A. lent B. borrowed C. produced D. offered
33. A. simple B. constantly C. instantly D. previously
34. A. reject B. purchase C. ignore D. appreciate
35. A. unique B. perfect C. official D. typical
第三部分 阅读理解（共20小题；每小题3分，满分60分）
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。
A
I paid a visit to Cambridge last January. Though the trip took me 5 hours and it rained the whole day with strong winds there, the town deserved a visit.
The bus started at 6:10 a. m. It stopped at 4 airports before we finally arrived，which wasted more time than we expected. Tired with long sitting，one passenger stood up to relax his numbed legs. The driver asked him to sit down but in vain. So he pulled up and said seriously, “Either you get off or sit down.” To him, safety is the first policy.
Cambridge consists of over thirty colleges. The oldest part of the university was built in the 13th century while the newest was founded in the mid 1960s.The number of the students is so great that many students live in lodgings（出租房）and move into college for their final year.
Cambridge is called a university town because there is no clear separation between the university buildings and the rest of the city. The university is not just one part of the town；it is all over the town. The heart of Cambridge has shops，pubs，and supermarkets，but most of it is university-colleges，departments，libraries，clubs and other places for university staff and students. Students fill the shops，cafes，banks and churches，making these as well part of the university.
With over 10,000 undergraduates and postgraduates the town is a busy place indeed. Students here are not allowed to keep cars. If you happen to be walking in the street during a break，better stop a moment to avoid the boiling sea of bicycles hurrying in all directions，carrying students from one college or lecture room to another.
36. The writer believed that the trip took more time because of________
A. bad weather B. unexpected stops of the bus
C. one passenger D. an accident on the way
37.Why is Cambridge called a university town？
A. It has 10，000 undergraduates and postgraduates.
B. There are over thirty colleges in the town.
C. All the students and staff live in the town.
D. The university and town are fully combined.
38. It can be inferred that most Cambridge students take _______as their first means of transport.
A. boats B. cars C. bicycles D. buses
B
Grace Kane hangs onto an Olympic dream of clinging to a granite (花岗岩) wall by her fingertips 70 feet from the ground. The fearless girl is only 10, but already has scaled great heights in the sport of rock climbing.
Last week, Kane won a bronze in the 11­and­younger sport class at the USA Climbing Youth National Championships in Atlanta. She was the only competitor of the 31 there with no climbing coach or top­flight facilities in which to train. Climbing will become an exhibition at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics in Brazil. The hope of enthusiasts is that the sport will gain full status in 2020.“I’m already training for that,” said Kane. “Climbing is my passion, my love, and I want to make something of it.”
Her dad took her to climb rocks on her fourth birthday for the first time and today he can’t keep up with her, “It’s the freedom to let loose,” she said. “When I’m up there, I’m so focused and don’t hear anything. I always feel comforted knowing people are supporting me.”
The bronze in Atlanta qualified Kane for the USA team and November’s International Championships in Ecuador. That’s a trip she might have to miss because it’s too expensive.
Kane held a backyard music concert---she played the guitar and the piano and wrote inspirational songs---and raised $600 for her $1,500 trip to Atlanta. She’s also been sponsored by a shoe company, but must rely heavily on donations from family and friends for travel expenses.
Her mom Heather Kane said the family has chosen “to do whatever we need to help her achieve her goals”. One of Grace’s biggest challenges is finding balance in her life. There’s school, her music and church to fit around climbing.
“Climbing is going to mean sacrificing things other kids might pursue,” Grace said. “But it doesn’t bother me. It’s like playing the piano; you can’t take a break or you’ll lose your touch.”
39. What would be the best title of the passage?
A. Rock climbing gains popularity
B. Grace Kane likes challenges
C.A young climber follows her dream
D. An amazing victory for a young rock climber
40.We can learn from the second paragraph that rock climbing ________.
A. is not an exhibition at the Olympics now
B. is an official event at the Olympics now
C. is not open to children
D. will gain full status in 2020
41.Which of the following is TRUE about Grace Kane?
A. She is only interested in rock climbing.
B. She is a girl with many talents.
C. Rock climbing has affected her study.
D. She has won gold medals in several matches.
42.One of Grace’s biggest challenges is to ________.
A. find a capable coach for her
B. get qualified for the USA team
C. raise enough money for International competitions
D. keep balance between rock climbing and other activities
C
When I was a baby, I entertained you and made you laugh. Whenever I was “bad”, you'd shake your finger at me and ask, “How could you?”--but then you'd give up, and roll me over for a belly scratch and I believed that life could not be any more perfect.
My housetraining was a long process, because you were terribly busy, but we worked on that together. We went for long walks, runs in the park and car rides. We stopped for ice cream. I took long naps in the sun waiting for you to come home at the end of the day.
Gradually, you began spending more time at work and on your career, and more time searching for a human mate. Eventually, you fell in love. She, now your wife, is not a dog person, but I still welcomed her into our home. I was happy because you were happy. Then the human babies came along and I shared your excitement, I was fascinated by their pinkness, how they smelled, and I wanted to mother them too. Your wife was afraid I would bite them. But nevertheless, as they began to grow, I became their friend.
Now, you have a new job in another city and you and they will be moving to an apartment that does not allow pets. You've made the right decision for your “family”, but there was a time when I was your only family.
I was excited about the car ride until we arrived at the dog pound. It smelled of dogs and cats, of fear, of hopelessness. You filled out the paperwork and said, “I know you will find a good home for her.” They shrugged and gave you a pained look. The children were in tears as they waved me goodbye. And “How could you?” were the only three words that swept over my mind.
Is it better to live with hope or without hope? At first, whenever anyone passed my pen (围栏), I rushed to the front, hoping it was you, that you had changed your mind and that this was all a bad dream.
My beloved master, I will think of you and wait for you forever. I hope you receive more faithfulness from your family than you showed to me.
43. Who tells this story?
A. A dog. B. A child. C. A dog's owner. D.A dog trainer
44. Why did the dog's owner take his dog to the pound?
A. He had a newborn baby. B. His wife did not like the dog.
C. He was moving into a new building. D. He thought the dog too troublesome.
45. Which is true about the dog when it lived at the pound?
A. It hoped to be adopted by another family. B. It continued to love its former owner.
C. It did not trust humans any more. D. It was excited about the pound.
46. What is the theme of the story?
A. Be ready for changes. B. Never expect too much.
C. Never complain about your life. D. Be faithful to those who love you.
D
Violent winds swept the ocean, and waves thundered to shore, shaking the lookout tower at Pea Island Rescue Station. Surfman Theodore Meekins was on watch that evening of 11 October 1896. A hurricane had struck the Outer Banks of North Carolina, and the tide was so strong that beach patrols(巡逻)had been canceled. Still, Meekins paid close attention to the horizon. This was the type of weather that could blow ships hundreds of miles off course.
Offshore, the ship E.S. Newman was caught in the storm. The captain, whose wife and child were on the ship, feared the Newman would soon break up. He made the decision to beach his ship, then fired a signal, praying that someone onshore would see it.
Meekins, whose eyes were trained to cut through rain and surf mists, thought he saw the signal, but so much spray (水雾) covered the lookout windows that he could hardly make sure. Still, he took no chances. After summoning (召集) the station keeper, Captain Richard Etheridge, Meekins set off a coston signal, a signal made by using lamps of different colors. Together, the two men search