春季学期高三英语月测试题
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高三级英语第一学期月测试题
本试卷分为第I卷(选择题)和第II卷(非选择题)两部分，共150分，考试用时120分钟。
第I卷(共115分)
听 力 部 分
第一节：听下面五段对话，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。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. How much did the pink coat cost?
A.$35 B. $50 C.$85
2. What will the woman do next?
A.Make a telephone call B.Go to her office C.Visit a library
3. Why is Alex applying for financial aid?
A.He is out of work
B.He has lost lots of money
C.He has to support his little brother
4. When does the conversation take place?
A.On Monday B.On Wednesday C. On Friday
5.What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A strike B. An employee C. A piece of news
第二节：听下面几段材料，每段材料后有几个小题，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。听每段材料前，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秒钟的作答时间。每段材料读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答第6至8三个小题
6.How will the speakers travel this time?
A.By plane B. By ship C. By train
7.what does the man say about the last trip?
A.The schedule was tight.
B.It took him too much time.
C.It gave him a surprising experience.
8.What will the speakers do tomorrow morning?
A.Visit Joseph. B.Withdraw some money. C.Buy traveller's cheques.
听下面一段对话，回答第9至11三个小题
9. What relation is the woman to Mr. Calington?
A. His secretary B. His manager C. His wife
10 Where is Mr. Calington now?
A. In his office B.Out of town C. In Houston
11. Why does the man make the telephone call?
A. To call off a meeting
B.To know about a trip plan
C.To change the time of an appointment
听下面一段独白，回答第12至15四个小题
12. What could the man probably be?
A. A writer. B. A zoo keeper. C. A journalist.
13. What will a defender cat do before a fight?
A. Lie down its ears flat against its head.
B. Turn its ears toward the side.
C. Hold its tail straight up.
14. What part of a cat’s body shows its feeling the best?
A. The eyes. B. The tail. C. The legs.
15. How does a cat try to understand humans?
A. By listening to their tones.
B. By watching their gestures.
C. By watching their eyes.
第一部分：英语知识运用(共两节，满分45分)
第二节：单项填空(共15小题：每小题1分，满分15分)
从 A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
16.----What are you going to do on May Day?
----______. If weather permits, I may go mountain-climbing with my friends.
A. Don’t mention it B. It doesn’t matter
B. C. Forget it D. It depends
17.Tony ____ the invitation, otherwise he would have attended your birthday party.
A. couldn’t have received B. mustn’t have received
C. needn’t have received D. shouldn’t have received
18.______ the project in time, the staff were working at weekends.
A. Competing B. Having completed
C. To have completed D. To complete
19.I have made ______ a rule that I buy a copy of English Square every month.
A. one B. that C. this D. it
20.It is difficult for us to imagine the beauty of Jiuzhaigou _____ we have been there in person.
A. when B. if C. unless D. in case
21.More and more rich people have promised to ____ their wealth after death to help the poor and the disabled.
A.give away B.give up C.give out D.give off
22.Don’t worry if you don’t understand everything.The teacher will ______ the main points at the end.
A. recover B. review C. require D. remember
23.---Did you have a good time?
---No.I felt very ___ when I realized they wanted to be alone together.
A.awkward B.amazed C.curious D.amused
24._____ the wet weather, they managed to arrive at the worksite before daybreak.
A.In spite of B.in case of C.Instead of D.In place of
25.His letter was so confusing that I could hardly make any ______ of it.
A. explanation B. meaning C. sense D. guess
26.Don’t be sad. The most important thing is _____ we must learn from our mistakes and move on.
A. how B. that C. what D. why
27. The editor is going to give us a lecture on how to learn English, but the exact time ______ yet.
A. has decided B. hasn’t been decided
C. had decided D. hadn’t been decided
28. My parents _____ in Hong Kong. They were born there and have never lived anywhere else.
A. live B. lived C. were living D. will live
29.It was only after a family related conversation I found out she was actually my distant cousin.
A.that B.when C.which D.who
30. ________ for the fact that she broke her leg, she might have passed the exam.
A. Hadn’t it been B. Had it not been
C. Was it not D. Were it not
笫三节：完型填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分，满分30分)
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从16-35各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
My father was a highly educated, intelligent gentleman. He could debate or discuss for hours on almost any topic and hold your 31 in the process. I thought there was nothing he wasn’t 32 to do.
A few days before my younger brother’s 7th birthday, Dad planned to assemble(装配) a new 33 as a special birthday surprise. After nearly an hour of 34 the instructions, Dad was still unable to 35 the new bike together. Later he 36 the paper of instructions, 37 up his tool box, and decided to take the bike back to the local toy store and pay extra 38 to have it correctly assembled there. 39 an idea came to him, as he called out to Lovett, the quiet little man who cut our grassland.
“Lovett, have you ever assembled a boy’s bicycle?”
As Lovett walked towards the bike, Dad handed him the 40 . Lovett handed it back to him, saying, “No, thanks. I can’t read. When you can’t read, you have to 41 .” Less than 15 minutes later, the new bicycle was 42 assembled, with no 43 parts remaining. Dad shook Lovett’s hand, patted him on the back, thanked him, and hid the bike.
On the night after my brother received his shiny new gift, Dad announced at the family dinner table what had happened several days earlier. He took great 44 in telling it over and over again---he used it as an example of thinking.
He did not refer to illiteracy(文盲) , but strongly taught us to use our 45 . The joke was on my father, 46 he was able to turn it into a learning tool, and I liked him even more after that incident. I also gained a new 47 for Lovett. To me he had 48 been the old yard man who didn’t 49 much, but after that day, he seemed to smile 50 , even walk taller. It’s amazing what a real nod of approval can do to lift people up.
31. A. belief B. breath C. view D. attention
32. A. willing B. able C. lucky D. capable
33. A. bicycle B. toy C. computer D. boat
34. A. reviewing B. reading C. examining D. searching
35. A. bring B. get C. work D. put
36. A. looked through B. folded up C. turned to D. devoted to
37. A. brought B. added C. picked D. set
38. A. effort B. tax C. service D. money
39. A. Then B. Thus C. Since D. Though
40. A. tools B. rotes C. instructions D. orders
41. A. exchange B. think C. learn D. admit
42. A. partly B. largely C. hardly D. fully
43. A. separate B. different C. major D. spare
44. A. care B. action C. delight D. risk
45. A. resources B. heads C. knowledge D. hands
46. A. so B. but C. or D. and
47. A. respect B. reward C. relief D. regard
48. A. never B. ever C. always D. often
49. A. say B. show C. care D. earn
50. A. colder B. weaker C. broader D. grayer
笫二部分：阅读理解(共20小题;每小题2.5分，满分50分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Let’s pay a visit to some of the most amazing and unusual places in the world, from icy hotels to temples on the side of cliffs(悬崖).
Hotel de Glace — Canada
If you don’t mind the cold, this igloo(冰屋) style hotel is certainly for you. Nearly everything, including the bedding, is made of ice! This hotel is so well insulated(隔热) that whatever the temperature outside is, the temperature inside never changes more than a few degrees. It’s around 23 degrees to be exact. Since it is made of ice the hotel does have some dress requirements that can be found on their website. Arctic sleeping bags are provided for every guest, including children. For more information, visit the website: http://www.icehotelcanada.com.
The Tigers Nest Monastery — Bhutan
Built directly onto a cliff side, this ancient temple has claimed its spot since 1692. Rich in history, Tigers Nest is constructed around eight attractive caves on the mountainside. Most of the caves are easy to reach through the natural rock stairways. However, some are more difficult, and can only be reached by shaky rope bridges. Visit the website http://www.bhutantouroperators.net/taktsang-monastery.php for more information.
Dinosaur Provincial Park — Canada
Known to be one the greatest fossil locations in the world, Dinosaur Provincial Park has nearly 500 specimens (标本) in all shapes and sizes. The park itself has a vast collection of fossils and a unique natural ecosystem. For more information, please visit http://tpr.alberta.ca/parks/dinosaur/index.aspx.
Leshan Giant Buddha — Sichuan China
The world’s largest Buddha sits on the edge of two great rivers. Construction is believed to have started around the year 713, and at the time of this construction it was the tallest carved statue in the world. All 233 feet of the stature was carved from the surrounding cliffs and preserved in amazing condition. Even the 2008 earthquake was not enough to shake it. Its website http://yeschinatour.com/china-guides/china-attractions leshan-giant-buddha-leshan will provide you with more information.
51.Which of the following is NOT true about Hotel de Glace?
A. It lies in the Arctic.
B. Even the bedding is made of ice.
C. Every guest is provided with sleeping bags.
D. You can visit its website for dress requirements.
52.Which of the following websites can give information about the Tigers Nest?
A.http://yeschinatour.com/china-guides/china-attractions B.leshan-giant-buddha-leshan B. http://www.icehotelcanada.com
C. http://tpr.alberta.ca/parks/dinosaur/index.aspx.
D. http://www.bhutantouroperators.net/taktsang-monastery.php
53.If John is interested in fossils, he can pay a visit to ______.
A. Leshan Giant Buddha — Sichuan China B. Hotel de Glace — Canada
C. The Tigers Nest Monastery — Bhutan
D. Dinosaur Provincial Park — Canada
54.This passage is mainly to tell us about ______.
A. four different constructions in the world B. some popular hotels in Canada
C. four unusual places in the world D. all kinds of parks in Europe
55.The passage is probably taken from a magazine on ______.
A. politics B. environment C. education D. travel
B
I carry a Rubik’s Cube (魔方) in my backpack. Solving it quickly is a terrific conversation starter. I usually ask people to try it first. They just turn the cube over in their hands, not even knowing where to begin. That’s exactly what it was like for me to learn how to read. Letters and words were out of order. Nothing made sense because I am dyslexic.
The Rubik’s Cube has made me believe that sometimes you have to take a few steps back in order to move forward. This was a reflection of my own life when I had to leave public school after the fourth grade. It’s embarrassing to admit, but I still couldn’t always spell my full name correctly. As a fifth-grader at a new school specializing in what’s called “language-processing disorder”, I had to start over. I then spent the next four years learning how to learn and find strategies that allowed me to return to my district’s high school with the ability to communicate my ideas and express my intelligence.
Now, I can easily solve the 5×5×5. I discover that just before it is solved, a problem can look like a mess, and then suddenly you can find the solution. Early in my Rubik’s career, I became so frustrated that I took the cube apart and rebuilt it. I believe that sometimes you have to look deeper and find answers in unexpected places. The Rubik’s cube taught me that to accomplish something big, it helps to break it down into small pieces. I learned that it’s important to spend a lot of time thinking, to try to find connections and patterns. I believe that there are surprises around the corner.
Like life itself, the Rubik’s cube can be frustrating puzzle. So everyday I carry a Rubik’s cube in my backpack as a reminder that I can achieve my goals, no matter what obstacles I face.
56.The author took the Rubik’s Cube apart because ______.
A. he couldn’t work out how to solve it
B. he hated it and wanted to destroyed it
C. he wanted to learn how to rebuild it
D. he was eager to find the connections
57.The underlined word “dyslexic” in Paragraph 1 probably means a person who has trouble with ______.
A. remembering B. reading C. speaking D. listening
58.Why did the author leave the public school?
A. He had to take steps back in order to relearn the basic things at another school.
B. He was so crazy about the Rubik’s Cube that he wanted to solve it first.
C. His interest shifted to learning how to communicate with other people.
D. He was afraid to go to the public school because he could not spell his name.
59.The author carries a Rubik’s Cube in his backpack to ______.
A. start conversations with strangers B. compete with others
C. take it apart and rebuild it D. encourage him to succeed
60.Which would be the best title for the text?
A. Unforgettable Lessons About Life
B. Approaches to Solving the Rubik’s Cube
C. Accomplishing Big Things in Small Stages
D. Surprises Around the Corner
C
From now on, never spend your precious time thinking of reasons for your failures and shortcomings. Instead, realize that the seeds of success were planted within you when you were born. Only you have the power to make those seeds grow.
The seeds, and the power to grow them, are contained in the most awesome machine ever created：the human mind. Success is a choice and not a chance. You were born a winner. You were born rich. You can be a success if only you make the right choice.
You cannot be successful without first developing your self-esteem. Your level of self-esteem is always based on the degree of control that you are able to exercise over yourself, and thus over your life. People with low self-esteem are people who do not believe that they have any power, or responsibility for their lives. They are the perennial(长期的) victims and martyrs(殉道者). They are leaves tossed(摇摆) by the winds of chance blown about with any sudden change in the weather.
You can exercise control over your life only to the degree that you believe that you are responsible for everything that happens in your life. Failures think that everything happens by accident and chance. Successful people realize that they are responsible.
Everything happens as a result of something. If we can identify the cause, we can control the effect. We are responsible for what we choose to think and believe. One generally rises to the level that one expects. We are responsible for setting our expectations. Our success is dependent upon our level of confidence.
If you associate with positive-thinking people, you are definitely going to achieve success. On the contrary, the opposite happens. We are responsible for finding, planting, and nurturing the seeds that contain future victory, born from setbacks.
In short, in all areas of your life, whether they be financial, physical, emotional, or spiritual, you are responsible. Once you recognize this, accept it, and firmly believe it, you are on the road to success.
61. People with low self-esteem are compared to leaves because they ______.
A. are ready to change their minds
B. can’t exercise control over themselves
C. don’t have the power to face their fate
D. are easily affected by windy weather
62. Losers would think that ______.
A. success is the result of hard work
B. their failure is only because of bad luck
C. working hard will lead to success
D. they don’t make efforts to succeed
63. It can be inferred from paragraph 5 that ______.
A. setting our expectations is essential before taking action
B. developing confidence is the key to future success
C. thoughts and beliefs are the result of creative mind
D. whether we will succeed depends on our attitudes
64. The last paragraph serves as ______.
A. the proof of the author’s points
B. an introduction to another topic
C. the conclusion of the argument
D. a comparison between two views
65. Which is the best title for the text?
A. Develop our confidence. B. The secrets of success.
C. Success is a choice. D. How to achieve success.
D
Young sunflowers turn and swing every day. New findings add to evidence that the plants are animal-like. Harmer, a professor in the University of California at Davis’ Department of Plant Biology, carried out a series of experiments on sunflowers in the field, in pots outdoors and in indoor growth chambers.
By staking plants so that they could not move, Harmer showed that he could destroy their ability to track the sun. He also noticed that sunflowers prevented from moving were not as tough and leafy as those that were free to move. When plants were moved indoor with a settled overhead light, they continued to swing back and forth for a few days.
The indoor plants did start tracking the “sun” again when the apparent source of lighting was moved across the room. The plants could reliably track the movement and return at night when the artificial day was close to a 24-hour cycle, but not when it was closer to 30 hours.
When sunflowers track the sun, the east sides of their stems grew more rapidly than the west sides. At night, the west sides grew faster as the stem swung the other way. The team identified a number of genes that were expressed at higher levels on the sunward side of the plant during the day, or on the other side at night. A plant growth-regulating hormone, called auxin, appears to be a key driver.
The “dance” to the sun cycle obviously slows when the sunflower matures and its flowers open up. At that point, the plants stop moving during the day and settle down facing the sun in the east.
“Bees like warm flowers.” Harmer said, adding that the bees are cold-blooded, so landing on a warm flower saves them energy and perhaps feels really good.
“The morning warmth changes the flowers in a way to make them more appealing to insects, perhaps causing them to release more attractive scents earlier in the day.” he said. “We’re currently testing this idea.”
66. Why did Harmer do the experiment on sunflowers?
A. To see how sunflowers grow up.
B. To show what sunflowers’ genes are.
C. To study why sunflowers track the sun.
D. To check if sunflowers swing in cloudy days.
67. What does the underlined word “staking”(Par 3) probably mean in ?
A. Tracking. B. Fastening. C. Preserving. D. Presenting.
68. What is the result of sunflowers being stopped from moving?
A. They won’t grow well.
B. They will grow faster than usual.
C. They won’t swing back though set free.
D. They will produce a number of new genes.
69. What would happen to the sunflowers if they became fully grown?
A. They would swing as usual.
B. They would move back and forth.
C. They would stop turning.
D. They would track the sun.
70. Bees are fond of dancing ______________.
A. on cold sunflowers B. in the circle of flowers
C. on warm sunflowers D. on the mature sunflowers
第II卷(共35分)
第三部分：写作
第一节：阅读表达(共5个小题;每小题2分，满分10分)
阅读短文，并按照题目要求用英语回答问题。
What will people die of 100 years from now? If you think that is a simple question, you have not been paying attention to the revolution that is taking place in bio-technology. With the help of new medicine, the human body will last a very long time. Death will come mainly from accidents, murder and war. Today’s leading killers, such as heart disease, cancer, and aging itself, will become distant memories.
In discussion of technological changes, the Internet gets most of the attention these days. But the change in medicine can be the real technological event of our times. How long can humans live? Human brains were known to decide the final death. Cells are the basic units of all living things, and until recently, scientists were sure that the life of cells could not go much beyond 120 years because the basic materials of cell, such as those of brain cells, would not last forever. But the upper limits will be broken by new medicine. Sometimes between 2050 and 2100, medicine will have advanced to the point at which every 10 years or so, people will be able to take medicine to repair their organs (The medicine, made up of the basic building materials of life, will build new brain cells, heart cells, and so on—in much the same way our bodies make new skin cells to take the place of old ones).
It is exciting to imagine that the advance in technology may be changing the most basic condition of human existence, but many technical problems still must be cleared up on the way to this wonderful future.
71. What are the present major killers according to the writer? (No more than 10 words)
____________________________________________________________________________.
72. What does the underlined word in the 1st paragraph “revolution” mean? (No more than 5 words)
____________________________________________________________________________.
73. How can human live longer in the future? (No more than 10 words)
____________________________________________________________________________.
74. Why are scientists sure that the life of cells can not go much beyond 120 years?(No more than 20 words)
____________________________________________________________________________.
75. If human can live longer in the future, do you think it is bad or good for the society?(No more than 20 words)
____________________________________________________________________________.
第二节：书面表达(满分25分)
假设你是李华，你的一位美国朋友Jane在中国学习中文两年，即将回国，你们准备为她举办欢送会。请根据以下内容，给她写一封不少于100字的e-mail：
【写作内容】
1.祝贺她顺利通过考试，她的学习进步很大，为她骄傲;
2.感谢她帮助你们学习英语;
3.邀请她参加欢送会，并告知欢送会相关事宜。
1)时间：星期六晚六点;
2)地点：阳光俱乐部(The Sun Club)302房间;
3)路线：在她所住宾馆门口乘坐332路公共汽车可直达。
*参考词汇：欢送会 farewell party
e-mail的开头和结尾已给出，不计入总字数。
Dear Jane,
Congratulations on your passing all the exams.---------------------------- __________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
I wish you success and fulfillment in the years ahead.
Yours,
Li Hua
英语试卷答案
一.听力:(1-5题每题1分，6-15题每题1.5分，共20分)
1-5 BACBC 6-10 BACAB 11-15 CAABC
二.单选(每题1分，共15分)
16-20 DADDC 21-25 ABAAC 26-30 BBAAB
三.完形填空(每题1.5分，共30分)
31-35 DBABD 36-40BCDAC
41-45BDDCB 46-50 BACAC
四.阅读理解(每题2.5分，共50分)
51-55 ADDCD 56-60 ABADC
61-65 BBDCC 66-70 CBACC
五.阅读表达(每题2分，共10分)
71. Heart disease, cancer, and aging.
72. Great change.
73. People can take new medicine to repair human organs. / By taking medicine to repair human organs.
74. Because the basic materials of cells, such as those of brain cells, would not last forever.
75. I think it is bad for the society because the earth can’t support the increasing population.(open)
六.书面表达(25分)
One possible version
Dear Jane,
Congratulations on your passing all the exams. I am delighted you have really made great progress in your two years of studying in China. We are proud of you and we all appreciate your help with our English.
It’s a pity that you have to go back soon, so a farewell party for you will be held in Room 302 in the Sun Club at 6:00 pm this Saturday evening. We sincerely hope you will come and I’m sure we will have a good time together. By the way, you may take Bus No. 332 in front of your hotel and it will take you directly to the club.
I wish you success and fulfillment in the years ahead.
Yours,
Li Hua
高三英语第一学期英语月测题
第I卷
第一部分：听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 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. What’s the price of a pair of sports socks this week?
A. $2. 5. B. $3. 5. C. $5.
2. What does the man want to do?
A. Get a passport.
B. Take some photos.
C. Copy his birth certificate.
3. What does the man imply about Janet?
A. She'll graduate next week.
B. She doesn't have to work today.
C. She might not attend the ceremony.
4. Why is the woman late?
A. She met with an accident.
B. She worked late in the hospital.
C. She collected her colleague's son from school.
5. Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. In a lab. B. In a phone shop. C. At Jenny’s house.
第二节 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秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。
6. What is very important in the woman’s mind?
A. A map. B. A first aid bag. C. A mosquito killer.
7. Who told the man to take peanut butter?
A. Pearl. B. Laurence. C. Dennis.
听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。
8. What kind of film is Shane Clark promoting?
A. A comedy. B. An action film. C. A fiction film.
9. Who will enjoy the fan meeting?
A. The man. B. The woman. C. The man’s sister.
听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12三个小题。
10. What are the speakers talking about?
A. Where to hold a party.
B. What activity to organize.
C. How to spend their weekend.
11. What does the man think of having a barbecue?
A. Tiring. B. Interesting. C. Expensive.
12. What do we know about the dress party?
A. The clothes will be prepared.
B. It will be held in a restaurant.
C. Everyone needs to prepare a dish.
听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。
13. How long will the woman stay in Thailand?
A. Two days. B. Two weeks. C. Two months.
14. Why isn't the woman going to the beaches?
A. They are too far away.
B. They are badly polluted.
C. They are full of people.
15. Where will the woman stay most nights?
A. In a tent. B. In a hotel. C. In a small village.
16. What does the woman need to take?
A. Some clothes. B. A lighter. C. Some food.
听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。
17. When is Wildlife on Three usually on?
A. At 6:00. B. At 6:45. C. At 7:30.
18. In which program can you see a whole range of wildlife?
A. India Live. B. Desert Watch. C. Wildlife on Three.
19. What mistake did people on Macquarie Island make?
A. They hunted many rabbits.
B. They allowed the sea to flood in.
C. They destroyed the balance of nature.
20. What did people decide to do at the coast?
A. Build higher defenses.
B. Create an area of wetland.
C. Purify the water for daily life.
第二部分阅读理解(共两节，每小题2分，满分40分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2分，满分30分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Here comes the theatre forecast for both openings and previews. Every one of the following is definitely a visual feast. Never hesitate to take a look, and there's one special for you!
Amélie
Phillipa Soo stars in a musical adaptation of the 2001 film, by Craig Lucas, Daniel Messé, and Nathan Tysen, about a young woman who spreads joy in Montmartre.
Walter Kerr, 219 W. 48th St. 212-239-6200. In previews. Opens April 3.
The Antipodes
The playwright (剧作家) Annie Baker returns, with a piece about storytelling, directed by Lila Neugebauer and featuring Josh Charles, Phillip James Brannon, and Josh Hamilton.
Pershing Square Signature Center, 480 W. 42nd St. 212-244-7529. Previews begin April 4.
The Chocolate Factory
Christian Borle plays Willy Wonka in this musical version of the Road Dahl book, featuring new songs by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman and a book by David Greig.
Lunt-Fontanne, 205 W. 46th St. 877-250-2929. In previews.
A Doll's House II
Lucas Hnath's play, starring Laurie Metcalf, Chris Cooper, Jayne Houdyshell, and Condola Rasha, picks up years after Ibsen's classic leaves off, with the return of its heroine, Nora. Sam Gold directs.
Golden, 252W. 45th St. 212-239-6200. Previews begin March 30.
Groundhog Day
Tim Minchin and Danny Rubin wrote this musical version of the 1993 Bill Murray comedy, about a misanthropic (厌世的) weatherman forced to repeat the same day over and over. Matthew Warchus directs.
August Wilson, 245 W. 52nd St. 212-239-6200. In previews. Opens March 30.
Indecent
Rebecca Taichman directs Paula Vogel's play, a transfer from the Vineyard, which tells the story of the controversial 1923 Broadway production of Sholem Asch's Yiddish drama God of Vengeance.
Cort, 138 W. 48th St. 212-239-6200. Previews begin April 4.
21. Which of the following is true about the plays according to the text?
A. The Antipodes tells a story of passing joy to others.
B. The Chocolate Factory brings you some new songs with it.
C. Indecent has been a controversial play since it was produced in 1923.
D. Groundhog Day is a musical showing a wealthy man living a fixed life.
22. What can we learn from the text about the plays?
A. The whole play of Groundhog Day is on at present.
B. The Chocolate Factory is a musical version of an old drama.
C. The previews of A Doll's House II can be available in April.
D. Amélie is adapted from Broadway dramas produced in the 1900s.
23. If you want to watch an original play, you can choose ________.
A. Amélie B. The Antipodes
C. The Chocolate Factory D. Indecent
B
Living and dealing with kids can be a tough job these days, but living and dealing with parents can be even tougher.
If I have learned anything in my 18 years, it is communication that is very important, both when you disagree and when you get along. With any relationship, you need to let others know how you are feeling. If you are not able to communicate, you drift apart. When you are mad at your parents, or anyone else, not talking to them doesn't solve anything.
Communication begins with the concerns of another. It means that you can't just come home from school, go up to your room and ignore everyone. Even if you just say "Hi", and see how their day was for five minutes, it is better than nothing.
If you looked up the word "communication" in a dictionary, it would say "the exchange of ideas, the conveyance of information, correspondence (通信), means of communication: a letter or a message". To maintain a good relationship, you must keep communication strong. Let people know how you feel, even if it's just by writing a note.
When dealing with parents, you always have to make them feel good about how they are doing as a parent. If you are trying to make them see something as you see it, tell them that you'll listen to what they have to say, but ask them politely to listen to you. Yelling or walking away only makes the situation worse.
This is an example: one night, Sophie went to a street party with her friends. She knew she had to be home by midnight after the fireworks, but she didn't feel she could just ask to go home. That would be rude. After all, they had been nice enough to take her along with them. Needless to say, she was late getting home. Her parents were mad at first, but when Sophie explained why she was late, they weren't as mad and let the incident go.
Communication is the key factor here. If Sophie's parents had not been willing to listen, Sophie would have been in a lot of trouble. Communication isn't a one-way deal: it goes both ways. Just remember: if you get into a situation like Sophie's, tell the other person how you feel -- listening is the key factor to communication.
24. What is the main idea of the second paragraph?
A. The disagreement between generations.
B. The importance of communication.
C. The great importance of keeping silent.
D. The necessity of making your feeling known.
25. When parents and children are in communication, the key to a happy relationship is that _____.
A. parents should listen to their children
B. children should always obey their parents
C. parents and children should not yell or ignore
D. equality plays a part in family communication
26. What does the example in this passage prove?
A. Sophie's parents did a good job in listening to her.
B. Children should first explain themselves to their parents.
C. Communication is the solution to misunderstanding.
D. Parents would be mad at their children's returning home late.
27. What can we learn from the passage?
A. Walk away instead of yelling if communication fails.
B. It is better to say "Hi" to others than say nothing.
C. Talking is more important than listening in communication.
D. You should feel good about yourself when communicating.
C
Mass communication has been growing and affecting the way communities and people behave. At every stage of the development of communication, from the telegraph to the Internet, societies have had to adapt to its effects. But have the effects been more positive or negative?
The saying “knowledge is power” has been an excellent motivator for people to improve their lives, but today the massive amount of information available through the Internet doesn't always seem to be helping people in the way we’d hoped. Rather than improving people’s lives and bringing us closer together, the information age is making us more divided and irresponsible.
Nevertheless, many people find comfort in their virtual (虚拟的) worlds and are happy to connect with real-life friends and online friends from the familiar surroundings of their living rooms. However, being able to reinvent themselves online and be whoever they want to be leads to the question of whether they are losing their identities by living in a virtual world. It's not all bad news, however. Mass communication has helped change some attitudes for the better. Take our views on the environment for example. Internet campaigns by governments and other organizations have helped popularize the ideas of recycling, protecting wildlife and reducing pollution.
Modern electronic communication now influences every aspect of our lives - it is a powerful tool that has raised some concerns for society. However, it has also brought countless benefits to society. At the end of the day, it can be used both for good or evil, which largely relies on the morals and sense of responsibility of the individual or community involved. In short, it needs to be used with care.
28. According to the text, the information age today _____.
A. helps people improve their lives
B. fully shows "Knowledge is power"
C. makes people feel more connected to others
D. fails to achieve our expectations sometimes
29. What can we infer from Paragraph 3?
A. People only connect with online friends.
B. Online friends can be comforting for all people.
C. Virtual lives can make people clear of who they are.
D. The Internet helps to raise our environmental awareness.
30. What is the writer's attitude to electronic communication in the last paragraph?
A. It should be used in a cautious way.
B. It does more harm than good to society.
C. Its side effects can't be handled by individuals.
D. It should be strictly controlled by the government.
31. What does the text mainly talk about?
A. The comfort of the virtual worlds.
B. The effects of mass communication.
C. The development of mass communication.
D. The way to use modern mass communication.
D
Do cell phones cause cancer? No one knows for sure. Mobile phones have only been widely used for around 20 years, with the very first ones introduced just over 30 years ago. It's too soon to tell just how harmful cell phones are.
In February 2011, a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association recorded changes in brain glucose metabolism (葡萄糖代谢) during cell phone use. The study became the first to prove that cell phone use changes brain activity by monitoring 47 healthy volunteers seated and on the phone for 50 minutes. The volunteers’ brains were monitored by special scanners to measure glucose metabolism.
Then in May 2011, the World Health Organization's International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) added radiation from cell phones to its list of substances that possibly cause cancer in humans. The IARC's research found that most cell phone use did not lead to more risk of glioma, a dangerous type of brain cancer, or meningioma, a more common, but typically not harmful cancer. However, the study did find enough evidence that using cell phones for long periods of time on the same side of the head could mean an increased risk of glioma.
In a contrasting report released in July 2011, a British Institute of Cancer Research study found little evidence of cancer risk in 10 to 15 years of use. The study showed that there have been no increases in brain tumors (肿瘤) in several countries over the last 30 years since cell phones were introduced or even in the last 20 years since their use became more widespread.
With no long-term research available yet, limiting exposure to cell phone radiation by texting more and talking less is recommended. Stay off the phone when you have a weak signal, as it will need more radiation to contact the tower. Phone use for children should also be limited because their brains absorb twice as much cell phone radiation.
32. We can't be sure whether cell phones cause cancer because _______.
A. there has been little research on the problem up to now
B. it's difficult to track the bad effects of cell phone radiation
C. different studies has been arguing fiercely about this problem
D. there has been little evidence of it given the short history of cell phones
33. What did the IARC find from their research?
A. Radiation from the cell phone is certain to cause some brain cancers.
B. Using cell phone for long periods of time could increase the risk of cancer.
C. Cell phone use is more likely to cause a common cancer than a dangerous one.
D. Staying away from cell phones with weak signal can reduce the risk of cancer.
34. What is recommended to reduce the harm from cell phone use?
A. Staying far away from the signal tower.
B. Using cell phones when the signal is weak.
C. Limiting children's exposure to cell phones.
D. Talking more and texting less via cell phones.
35. What does “it” in Paragraph 5 refer to?
A. A cell phone.
B. The phone user.
C. The phone radiation.
D. The cell phone signal.
第二节(共5小题;每小题2分，满分10分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。(E 涂AB,F涂BC,G涂CD)
The daily life of a high school student is busy and often very stressful. 36 How can you deal with it? Here are some tips to help making your life a little smoother.
37 Instead of spending time aimlessly during study hall, actually study! You may not feel like it, but if it gives you more free time to watch your favorite show that night, it's worth it. During your commute to and from school, use the time to study or review class notes. Make it your daily goal to practice using time wisely.
Stay away from distractions. If you hate to miss your favorite show, make time to study before the show comes. Studying with the television on is much more difficult. 38 If the phone is a distraction, explain to friends that you can only talk at a certain time or turn it off.
Get plenty of rest. Take a second and see how many hours of sleep you get each night. Is it less than nine? If so, you need to be getting more sleep. A study found that most teens need about nine hours of sleep per night to feel alert. 39
Make time for you. Studying for two or three hours straight can wear you out, and in the end, you may be having a hard time concentrating. 40 A good suggestion is to spend every 45 minutes in studying and take a 15-minute rest. During the break, do something you find relaxing, such as eating a healthy snack or reading a magazine.
A. Kill time freely.
B. Watch those minutes.
C. You will have a harder time focusing on the learning material.
D. Another way is to listen to some light music when you are learning.
E. Many things and activities a student faces can be difficult and confusing.
F. Make sure to include short breaks while studying to keep your mind active.
G. By managing your time wisely, you will make room for more sleep in your schedule.
第三部分英语知识运用(共两节，每小题1.5分，满分45分)
第一节 完形填空(共20小题;每小题1. 5分，满分30分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、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。
When I first met my new parrot, Chico, his wings had been cut short and he was stuck on the earth just like us humans. When the weather turned nice, I would take Chico outside. I 41 him on a branch of a tree, hoping to make him happier. At first he seemed confused. He walked back and forth on the branch looking 42 . He didn't even flap his wings in an/a 43 to fly. Somehow he knew he was incapable.
One day Chico got especially excited. He paced back and forth and made an 44 amount of noise. Then all of a sudden he stopped and let out an even louder scream. He started 45 flapping his wings for the first time ever--then he lifted off the 46 like a space shuttle! I was amazed and 47 . Little did I know his feathers had been growing back, and Chico had been waiting until the moment was ripe for 48 !
Two days later Chico returned. First I tried to 49 him back with food, but he would not come near me. Then I took his 50 and put it away--still he would not come. Finally, I made him a firm promise that I would let him out every day if the weather was nice as long as he did come back. 51 , he flew onto my shoulder.
From that day on, whenever the weather was good I would let him 52 early and he would fly around and be back before dark. The routine lasted for two months 53 suddenly Chico became 54 . The vet said that he had been infected with a disease from the pigeons in the 55 . Within a few days he died.
I was very sad. The 56 crossed my mind that if I had not set him free to fly, he would be still alive. But what 57 is there in being a bird if you can't fly?
Chico made his first 58 for freedom on a late Monday afternoon in April. When will you make yours? You too can take a 59 when the conditions are right, knowing you too, in your own way, were built to fly. If you don't set yourself free, what will be the 60 of your life?
41. A. brought B. seated C. caught D. chased
42. A. comfortable B. painful C. patient D. anxious
43. A. attempt B. stage C. journey D. path
44. A. acute B. initial C. incredible D. accessible
45. A. slowly B. gently C. madly D. gracefully
46. A. ground B. branch C. window D. house
47. A. moved B. shocked C. delighted D. excited
48. A. patience B. exchange C. rescue D. escape
49. A. trick B. fasten C. seize D. expect
50. A. cage B. chain C. food D. feather
51. A. At last B. As usual C. Once in a while D. In the meantime
52. A. out B. off C. away D. alone
53. A. until B. while C. since D. although
54. A. active B. weak C. annoying D. miserable
55. A. forest B. community C. countryside D. neighborhood
56. A. fact B. thought C. concern D. detail
57. A. problem B. meaning C. interest D. mistake
58. A. relief B. willingness C. communication D. breakthrough
59. A. breath B. look C. holiday D. chance
60. A. success B. purpose C. contribution D. importance
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
If you make a career choice while you are still in high school, you will save time and money in the long run. Students who do not plan ahead may delay starting college or take extra courses 61 (give) themselves time to make up their 62 (mind). U.S. News and World Reports 63 (say) that the average annual tuition at a four-year college is $ 35,000. If you spend 64 extra year in school, you may have to take out additional loans or pay extra money to cover the cost.
Choosing a career while you are in high school also gives you time to explore your 65 (choose) industry. If you find a career 66 sounds interesting, you can follow someone in the field and see what it is 67 (real)like to have that job. You can also apply 68 a chance to get an informal position related to your desired industry. This will help you build a professional network even before you graduate from high school. Professional contacts are very 69 (value), especially when you are looking for a job in your field. If you do as much as you can to build a network 70 you are ready for a job, you will be more likely to succeed.
第四部分写作(共两节，满分35分)
第一节 短文改错(共10小题;每小题1分，满分10分)
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请您修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜钱()划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词;
2.只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。
My mother always tells me to be kind to others. One day I was in line at our local post office. Behind me was a man, of who the coat was dirty and ragged. It was obviously that he has not bathed or changed his clothes for a long time. Hardly had he come in than the others stood back several foot away from him. In fact, I didn't notice her until the woman behind the counter looked back. It was then when I turned back to see what had been happened. Turned to leave, I said to him, “Wish you nice day!” The man nodded, looking happy.
第二节 书面表达(满分25分)
假设你是李华，你校来自美国的交换生Jack将于12月份去北京参加中文演讲比赛决赛。他就如何准备比赛向你写信求助，现在请你根据以下要点给他写一封电子邮件给他帮助：
1. 向他表示祝贺;
2. 给他提出建议;
3. 给他鼓励并祝他取得好成绩。
注意：
1. 词数：100词左右;
2. 可以适当增加细节使行文连贯;
3. 开头结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
决赛：final
Dear Jack,
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Yours,
Li Hua
答案
听力1—5 BACCB 6—10 ACACB 11—15 BCBCA 16—20 ABACB
阅读 BCB BDCB DDAB DBCA
七选五 EBCGF
完型 41-45 BDACC 46-50 BBDAA 51-55 AAABD 56-60 BBDDB
语篇填空 61. to give 62. minds 63. says 64. an 65. chosen
66. which/that 67. really 68. for 69. valuable 70. before/when
改错：
My mother always tells me to be kind to others. One day I was in line at our local post office. Behind me was a man, of whom the coat was dirty and ragged. It was obvious that he had not bathed or changed his clothes for a long time. Hardly had he come in when the others stood back several feet away from him. In fact, I didn't notice him until the woman behind the counter looked back. It was then that I turned back to see what had been(去掉) happened. Turning to leave, I said to him, “Wish you a nice day!” The man nodded, looking happy.
参考范文一：
Dear Jack，
You couldn't imagine how delighted I was when I got the news that you have successfully won the opportunity to compete in the final of the Chinese Speech Contest. Congratulations!
Now, I am writing to give you some suggestions about the final. What comes to my mind first is that you should choose a proper topic so that you are more likely to impress the judges deeply. Besides, after finishing your writing, if you could turn to your Chinese teacher to ask him to polish it, it would be much better. Last but not least, I strongly suggest you paying special attention to your voice and gesture during your speech.
I hope and do believe that you can win the final. Looking forward to your good news.
Yours,
Li Hua
参考范文二：
Dear Jack,
Congratulations to you on entering the final of the Chinese Speech Contest! I'm really happy to hear the exciting news!
Now I'd like to give you some advice on how to prepare for the contest. Firstly, you should choose a proper topic to give the judge a good impression. When you finish writing the speech, you'd better ask your Chinese teacher to help you correct it. He will give you some suggestions on the words and sentences you use. Finally, I think it is necessary to pay attention to your voice and gesture when delivering the speech.
I believe you can make it. Wish you a great success!
Yours,
Li Hua
春季学期高三英语月测试题
第Ⅰ卷
第一部分：听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共5小题;每小题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. What is the man?
A. An actor. B. A director. C. A screenwriter.
2. What will the woman do this Saturday?
A. Try the new restaurant.
B. Attend a concert.
C. Go to the park.
3. How will the speakers travel to the countryside?
A. By car. B. By bus. C. By train.
4. Who probably went to Prof. Freeman’s class today?
A. Felicia. B. Jack. C. Eric.
5. What color is the woman’s new skirt?
A. Green. B. Red. C. Blue.
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秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What are the speakers talking about?
A. An accident. B. A restaurant. C. A magazine.
7. For what is the Sunflower closed now?
A. Some repairs. B. Bad reviews. C. Terrible food.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What does the man think of the first tie?
A. A bit expensive. B. Very simple. C. Too bright.
9. How much is the red tie?
A.$5. B.$10. C.$30.
听第8段材料，回答第10至第12题。
10. Where will Mrs. King go on March 20th?
A. Miami. B. Chicago. C. Los Angeles.
11. What will Mrs. King do in Los Angeles?
A. Have an interview.
B. Hold a sales meeting.
C. Attend the opening of an office.
12. What do we know about the woman?
A. She will get the tickets in person.
B. She works in the head office.
C. She is probably a secretary.
听第9段材料，回答第13至第16题。
13. Why does the man need help?
A. He can’t read the form.
B. He hasn’t been abroad.
C. He didn’t have a passport.
14. What does the woman write for the man?
A. His name. B. His address. C. His phone number.
15. How should the man finish the last part?
A. By copying the passport.
B. By ticking the items.
C. By writing in pinyin.
16. What will the man do with his fruit?
A. Throw it away.
B. Tell the official about it.
C. Leave it at the customs.
听第10段材料，回答第17至第20题。
17. Why does the speaker give this talk?
A. To tell the arrangements for a visit.
B. To explain the student welfare in detail.
C. To introduce the University Helpline.
18. What will the speaker hand out?
A. Maps.
B. His business cards.
C. Guide brochures.
19. What are the opening hours of the Student Welfare Office?
A. 9:00 am ~ 4:00 pm on weekdays.
B. 10:00 am ~ 4:00 pm on Saturdays.
C. 9:30 am ~ 4:00 pm on Saturdays.
20. What should visitors do during busy hours?
A. Wait in the office patiently.
B. Ask the speaker to call them back.
C. Add their names to the waiting list.
第二部分：阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2分，满分30分)
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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
At first glance Esther Okade seems like a normal 10-year-old. She loves dressing up, playing with Barbie dolls and going to the park or shopping. But what makes the British-Nigerian youngster stand out is the fact that she’s also a university undergraduate.
Esther, from Walsall, an industrial town in the UK’s West Midlands region, is one of the country’s youngest college freshmen. The talented 10-year-old enrolled at the Open University, a UK-based distance learning college, in January and is already top of the class, having recently scored 100% in a recent exam.
“It’s so interesting. It has the type of maths I love. It’s real maths-theories, complex numbers, all that type of stuff,” she smiles. “I want to finish the course in two years. Then I’m going to do my PhD in financial maths when I’m 13. I want to have my own bank by the time I’m 15 because I like numbers and I like people and banking is a great way to help people.” she adds.
Esther has always jumped ahead of her peers. She sat her first Math GSCE exam, a British high school qualification, at Ounsdale High School in Wolverhampton at just six, where she received a C-grade. A year later, she got the A-grade she wanted. Then last year she scored a B-grade when she sat the Math A-level exam.
Not content with breaking barriers to attend college at just 10 years old, Esther is also writing a series of math workbooks for children called “Yummy Yummy Algebra.”
“It starts at a beginner level-that’s volume one. But then there will be volume two, and volume three, and then volume four. As long as you can add or subtract, you’ll be able to do it. I want to show other children they are special.” she says.
21. Why does Esther Okade want to have her own bank?
A. To make more money.
B. To set up a maths school.
C. To help the people in need.
D. To publish her maths books.
22. What can be inferred about Esther Okade from the text?
A. She is not good at taking maths exams.
B. She fails to get along well with her peers.
C. She is determined and strict with herself.
D. She was not admitted to Ounsdale High School.
23. What makes Esther Okade special according to the text?
A. Her natural talent in maths.
B. Her love for big challenges.
C. Scoring 100% in every exam.
D. Writing a series of math books.
B
A Swiss airplane powered only by energy from the sun left from Abu Dhabi early on March 9. Its creators hope the plane will make the first around-the-world journey without any fuel. The plane is called Solar Impulse 2. It has one seat and is made from carbon fiber. The plane weighs only as much as a car but its wings are wider than a Boeing 747. The plane’s wings stretch 72 meters across. Those wings include 17,000 solar units, or cells, which capture the sun’s energy. The energy allows the plane to fly day and night.
Two Swiss scientists built the plane. Bertrand Piccard is also an explorer who made the first non-stop flight around the world in a balloon. Andre Borschberg is an engineer and trained fighter pilot. The scientists say they are not trying to alter the airplane industry. Instead, they want to show that new energy sources and technologies can achieve what some say is impossible.“We want to show we can fly day and night in an aircraft without a drop of fuel.” Mr. Piccard said.
Some parts of the trip will require the pilots to be in the tiny plane for five to six days and nights in a row. So it is good that the pilot’s seat is also a toilet.
The plane’s route begins in the United Arab Emirates. The pilots also plan stops in Oman, India, and China. They will cross the Pacific Ocean, stop in the United States, and continue over southern Europe or North Africa. They plan to arrive back in the United Arab Emirates in late July or early August.
Internet viewers can go to the Solar Impulse website to see the plane’s location and listen to broadcasts from the pilots.
24. Why does the plane have wider wings?
A. It can fly faster and land safely.
B. It can get the sun’s energy easily.
C. It may look like a Boeing 747.
D. It will make the plane appear larger.
25. What does the underlined word “alter” in Para 2 probably mean?
A. Improve. B. Change. C. Rebuild. D. Destroy.
26. What do we know about the trip made in the plane?
A. It will take five to six days and nights.
B. It is a non-stop flight around the world.
C. It is broadcast live on the Internet.
D. It doesn’t include North America.
27. What does the text mainly talk about?
A. A solar-powered plane will travel the globe.
B. A good way to save energy has been found.
C. A newly-built plane consumes no energy.
D. Solar energy waits to be fully explored.
C
Women in northern European nations are closest to equality with men on wages, education, health and education.http://www.ks5u.com/ That is the finding of a report by the World Economic Forum. The United States ranked 28th. On Friday, President Barack Obama announced the government will require large businesses to report how much they pay men and women. The data will be used to target companies that pay women less to do the same jobs.http://www.ks5u.com/
According to the World Economic Forum report, women worldwide continue to lag behind men on wages. Based on current trends, they will need 126 years to catch up, according to the report. Women are making progress. But they still only earn what men did 10 years ago, say the report’s authors.http://www.ks5u.com/ The report measures the gender gap for women in 145 nations for health, education, economic opportunity, and political power. Women have not achieved equality in any of the 145 nations included in the survey, says the report.
Women came closest to equality in four Northern European nations – Iceland, Norway, Finland and Sweden. Ireland ranks No. 5.http://www.ks5u.com/ At the bottom of the women’s gender ratings are Yemen, Pakistan, Syria, Chad, Iran and Jordan.
More women than men are attending colleges in 97 nations. But women make up a majority of skilled workers in only 68 nations. Women control the majority of government and political positions in only four. http://www.ks5u.com/
At last week’s World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Sheryl Sandberg, chief operating officer at Facebook, spoke about gender equality. “The reason to work towards equality – whether woman or man – is that it is better for you,” Sandberg said. “We should be doing this not because it’s the right thing, but because it’s the smart thing. Do it because it will help you.”http://www.ks5u.com/ The World Economic Forum completed its worldwide 2015 gender gap survey in November.http://www.ks5u.com/
28. Why were large businesses required to report on salaries?
A. To help more women in America get paid.
B. To compete against northern European nations.
C. To target companies not paying women equally.
D. To suggest that America is where equality matters.
29. What can be learned from Para 2?
A. Women worldwide are making less money.
B. Men now earn ten times more than women.
C. Little attention is paid to equality of women.
D. The survey was conducted in many fields.
30. In which country can women probably get paid equally?
A. Yemen. B. Iceland. C. Syria. D. America.
31. What’s Sheryl Sandberg’s attitude towards gender equality?
A. Casual. B. Cautious. C. Sympathetic. D. Favorable.
D
Plastic waste has polluted the Arctic. Two new studies have spied bags, fishing rope and tinier bits of rubbish in the Barents Sea. This sea sits north of Norway, Sweden, Finland and Russia. It mixes with the Arctic Ocean, which is even farther north.
Plastic waste in the Arctic could harm wildlife and may hint that large volumes of human rubbish are collecting there, says Melanie Bergmann. She is one of the scientists who spotted the waste. She studies Earth’s oceans at the Alfred Wegener Institute in Bremerhaven, Germany. She first started counting bits of plastics in the Barents Sea because she kept spotting signs of the stuff there in images taken with deep-sea cameras.
Bergmann and her colleagues counted pieces of plastic from an icebreaker, a boat designed to break through large blocks of ice in very cold waters. They also tracked plastic pieces they saw during helicopter rides over Arctic waters. The team found 31 pieces of plastic. “That doesn’t seem like much, but it shows us that we’ve really got a problem, one that extends even to this remote area, far from civilization,” Bergmann says. She and her colleagues described their findings October 21 in Polar Biology.
Another team has also been counting plastics in the area. Those scientists took water from the Barents Sea and counted the number of smaller bits of plastics, called microplastics.
Plastic in the ocean is dangerous to animals. Some may get caught in rope or bags. And wildlife may swallow bags and other plastic bits. That makes them feel full. But some may eventually starve because they are not getting the nutrients they need to live. Sometimes plastics also may break down in an animal’s body and release poisonous chemicals. If another animal later eats the one that swallowed plastic, it too can end up with poisonous chemicals in its body. This, in turn, can travel up the food web, endangering predators (肉食动物) — even people.
32. What can be learned from Para 1?
A. Europe is surrounded by the Arctic Ocean.
B. The Barents Sea is to the north of the Arctic.
C. The Arctic Ocean is polluted by plastic rubbish.
D. European countries are to blame for the pollution.
33. What has brought Bergmann’s attention to plastic waste in Barents Sea?
A. Human rubbish dumped in the sea.
B. Pictures taken by deep-sea cameras.
C. Sea water taken to the laboratory.
D. Wildlife spotted by helicopter.
34. What concerned Bergmann according to Para 3?
A. Plastic is found in the remote sea.
B. The sea is covered with plastic.
C. Advanced tools are in great need.
D. People suffered from bad weather.
35. Why is plastic dangerous to animals?
A. Animals may get choked by bags or plastic bits.
B. Animals may die of hunger if they swallow bags.
C. Plastic can release harmful gases to kill animals.
D. It is hard for plastic bags and bits to break down.
第二节(共5小题;每小题2分，满分10 分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
There is no such thing as a “bad memory”. 36 , as long as you are not suffering from memory loss as a medical condition. If you want to improve your memory, there are a number of things you can do.
Stop thinking that you have a “bad memory”. 37 . Too many people get stuck here and convince themselves their memory is bad. Erase those thoughts and vow to improve your memory. Celebrate even little achievements to keep yourself motivated.
Exercise your brain. Regularly “exercising” the brain keeps it growing and help improve memory. 38. By developing new mental skills -- especially complex ones such as learning a new language or learning to play a new musical instrument, you can keep your brain active and improve its physiological functioning.
Give yourself time to form a memory. Memories are very fragile in the short term, and distractions can make you quickly forget something as simple as a phone number. The key to avoid losing memories is to be able to focus on the thing to be remembered for a while without thinking about other things. 39 .
40 . Often we forget things not because our memory is bad, but rather because our observational skills need work. One way to become more observant is to look at a photo for a few seconds and then describe as many details about it as possible. With regular practice you will find you’re able to remember more details with even shorter glimpses of the photos.
A. Practice your describing skills regularly
B. So when you’re trying to remember something, avoid distractions for a few minutes
C. Take better pictures
D. Everyone can improve their memory
E. A large portion (部分) of your brain is activated when it learns a new skill
F. So the more time you spend, the better your memory will be
G. Convince yourself that you do have a good memory that will improve
第三部分 英语知识运用(共两节，满分45分)
第一节 完形填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分，满分30分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(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。
“You have two ears and one mouth. Remember to listen more and speak less.” That was the advice I 41 from a communications expert before, which got me thinking about listening. It’s not 42 that most of us are good at. Even those of us who write for a living and are supposed to 43 how to do an interview and listen, often get it wrong and miss the rule: “Don’t interrupt or try to 44 other people’s sentences” and the rule: “Focus fully on the person speaking 45 focusing on your next comment.”
I found this out recently after following that communications expert’s 46 . I was part of a group lobbying (游说) politicians about the importance of old buildings and main streets. One gentleman 47 a very large district made up of small towns complained that the main street was too 48 and there wasn’t enough parking and there was no 49 to widen the roads, which is exactly what our organization 50 for. We want walkable streets, not parking spaces. Instead of arguing the point, I just 51 for a change and let him talk. Before our time was up he was 52 how his son is a carpenter restoring a church, and how 53 building preservation was to him and his family. Had I not 54 practiced listening, we might have left his office earlier.
It has taken me a very long time to learn how to 55 . I might have been more 56 had I listened more. Now that I write and teach, I have 57 often about how important hearing is to our connection with others, and what a 58 my hearing has made in my life. 59 , hearing is different from listening, and, interestingly, there isn’t any hardware that can help you listen; you just have to sit down, shut up and 60 it.
41. A. gave B. received C. accepted D. ignored
42. A. nothing B. anything C. everything D. something
43. A. understand B. compare C. train D. master
44. A. begin B. finish C. form D. write
45. A. other than B. or rather C. rather than D. or else
46. A. nature B. advice C. decision D.belief
47. A. representing B. controlling C. starting D. directing
48. A. busy B. empty C. narrow D. dusty
49. A. right B. plan C. force D. room
50. A. votes B. quarrels C. searches D. fights
51. A. make up B. shut up C. get up D. pull up
52. A. describing B. communicating C. expressing D. adding
53. A. important B. absurd C. useful D. cheerful
54. A. constantly B. legally C. deliberately D. usually
55. A. look B. care C. listen D. react
56. A. fortunate B. successful C. energetic D. pleasant
57. A. remembered B. learned C. written D. read
58. A. imagination B. point C. scene D. difference
59. A. Therefore B. Anyhow C. However D. Besides
60. A. do B. make C. say D. take
第Ⅱ卷
注意：用0.5毫米黑色签字笔将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
第三部分 英语知识运用(共两节，满分45分)
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
Last week, seven-year-old Charlotte Benjamin 61 (become) a household name, and a hero to young girls everywhere, 62 her handwritten letter to the LEGO company went public.
In her letter, Charlotte complains about the lack of 63 (diverse) in Lego characters. Here’s what she wrote:
“Dear Lego company,
My name is Charlotte.
Today I went to 64 store and saw Legos in two sections — the girls’ pink and the boys’ blue. 65 all the girls did was to sit at home, go to the beach, and shop, and they had no jobs but the boys went on adventures, worked, and even swam with sharks.
I want you to make 66 (many) Lego girl people and let them go on adventures and have fun, OK?
Thank you.
From Charlotte”
Charlotte’s dad loved her well-written letter 67 much that he had it sent to the website, Sociological Images, which posted it to their Twitter account. The letter has been posted almost 2,500 times and 68 (share) over 5,000 times on Facebook.
Yesterday, LEGO responded to Charlotte 69 (state) that they would include more female characters and themes, and that they have added new characters to the LEGO world 70 (balance) the appeal of their themes.
第四部分：写作(共两节，满分35分)
第一节：短文改错(共10小题;每小题1分，满分10分)
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下便条。便条中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线划掉。
修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：
1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词;
2.只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。
Among all the European cities, I love Paris more. Paris is known to the world center of culture and fashion. You may find many famous museums there, the most famous of that is Louvre.
Louvre dated back to the 12th century, which used to be a royal palace. It is said that it has a collection of roughly 400 thousand of art works, paintings and sculptures including. In front of museum is a glass pyramid designed by Bei Yuming. Whatever makes Louvre world famous is Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa.
It is a pity that not all the collections are openly to the public, and Louvre is well worth paying a visit to.
第二节 书面表达(满分25分)
假设你是李华，新年来临，校学生会拟举行英语歌曲大赛。请你以学生会的名义在英语校报上刊登一则通知。要点如下：
1. 比赛的目的与内容;
2. 时间与地点：下周六下午三点到五点，校体育馆;
3. 其他信息(报名方式与截止时间等);
4. 欢迎踊跃参加。
注意：1. 词数100左右;
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
3. 题目和结尾已经给出。
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听力Keys：1-5: CBACC 6-10:BAABA 11-15:ACBBB 16-20: BCABC
阅读理解： A篇CCA B篇BBCA C篇CDBD D篇 CBAB
36—40 DGEBA
完形填空：41-45：BDABC 46-50：BACDD 51-55：BAACC 56-60：BCDCA
语法填空
61. became 62. when/after 63. diversity 64. a 65. What
66. more 67. so 68. shared 69. stating 70. to balance
短文改错
1. much改为most 2. to改为as 3. that改为which 4. dated改为dates 5. of去掉
6. including改成included 7. museum前面加the 8. Whatever改成What 9. openly改成open 10. and改成but
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