廣東省高州市大井中學(xué)2011屆高三英語期末考試

1、廣東省高州市大井中學(xué)2011屆高三期末考試英 語 試 題本試卷分第一卷（選擇題）和第二卷（非選擇題）兩部分。第二卷請閱讀答題卡?？荚嚱Y(jié)束后，將本試卷和答題卡一并交回。第一卷（選擇題 共115分）第一部分 聽力（共兩節(jié)，滿分30分）第一節(jié)（共5小題；每小題15分,滿分75分）聽下面5段對話。每段對話后有一個小題，從題中所給的A、B、C三個選項中選出最佳選項，并標在試卷的相應(yīng)位置。聽完對話后，你都有10秒鐘的時間回答有關(guān)小題和閱讀下一小題。每段對話僅讀一遍。1 What does the woman mean?AThey will not go there at allBThey will go

2、without AmyCThey will forget about asking Amy2 Where are the two speakers?A In a car B In a bar C In an office3 What will the woman do?A She will stop to chat with the manB She will take running training laterC She will attend a lesson in a minute 4 When will the mans mother probably arrive?A After

3、lunch B At 3:30 pm C About 6 pm5 How many children do they have? A Two B Three C Four第二節(jié)（共15小題；每小題15分，滿分225分）聽下面5段材料。每段材料后有幾個小題，從題中所給的A、B、C三個選項中選出最佳選項，并標在試卷的相應(yīng)位置。聽每段材料前，你將有時間閱讀各個小題，每小題5秒鐘；聽完后，各小題將給出5秒鐘的作答時間。每段材料讀兩遍。聽第6段材料，回答第68題6When did Steve first plan to get back？A Either on Friday evening or Sun

4、day eveningB Either on Friday morning or Sunday afternoonC Either on Friday evening or Sunday morning7 What party is held on Friday at 7 in the night?A Steves birthday partyB Paulas birthday partyC The womans birthday party 8 When will Steve probably return at last?A Surely on Friday morning B Maybe

5、 on Friday evening C Of course on Friday evening聽第7段材料，回答第911題9 What time is it now? A Its 10:10 pm B Its 10：30 pm C Its 9：50 pm10 How long will it take the woman to get to the railway station?A Fifteen minutes or less B More than fifteen minutes C Less than fifty minutes11 Why did the man invite th

6、e woman to his house?A They had a tea party B They had a dinner party C They had a dancing party聽第8段材料，回答第1214題12 What was the matter with the boy?A The boy was hurt by the arm B Water got into the boys eyes C The boy was in danger in the water13 What did the man do?AHe took off his shoes B He watch

7、ed carefully C He jumped into the water14Who saw him doing this?A None B The woman C The boys parents聽第9段材料，回答第1517題15Why does the woman want to leave off her old work?A She doesnt like full-time jobs B She needs more time for study C She is not satisfied with the pay16When is help needed in the res

8、taurant?A Only on weekdays B Only at weekends C Later in the week17What is the result of the conversation?A The woman got the job B The woman didnt get the job C The man let the woman be a trainee聽第10段材料，回答第1820題：18 How long does Mr Hill have to work every day?A 6 hours B 7 hours C 8 hours19Whats th

9、e worst thing that can happen to a postman?A Having too many items to deal with a dayB Going to work late in the morningC Delivering letters to people from abroad20How does Mr Hill feel about his work?A Boring B Dangerous C Satisfactory第二部分 英語知識運用（共兩節(jié)，滿分45分）第一節(jié) 單項填空（共15小題）21As _unemployment is very

10、high nowadays, its very difficult for people to find _ workA the; 不填 B the; a C不填; 不填 D an; the 22You are always full of _ Can you tell me the secret? Taking plenty of exercise every dayA power B strength C forceD energy23 The naughty boy! He _where he leaves his thingAalways forgets B will always f

11、orget Cis always forgetting D has always forgotten24The fact that people are afraid to go out at night is often a result of perceived（ 感 知 ）danger _actual dangerA other than B more than C rather than D better than 25 After a long journey, my legs _under me and I couldnt walk any fartherA gave up B g

12、ave out C gave in D gave away 26_Are you satisfied with what he has done? _ Not in the least It couldnt have been _A so bad B better C worse D the worst27 You _her the news, for she knew it alreadyA mustnt have told B cant have told C mightnt have told D neednt have told28_, I think, and the problem

13、 could be settledA So long as you keep up you spirits BA bit more effort C If you doubt your efforts D Making great efforts29 The father, along with his two sons, _from the big fire by the firefightersA have rescued B have been rescued C has rescued D has been rescued30_will Mr Smith be able to rega

14、in control of the companyA Only with hard work B With hard work C In spite of his hard work D Only if he works hardly31 On March 14, 2008 , violent crimes of beating, looting and burning in Lhasa of Tibet broke out, _13 innocent people and with more than 300_A killed; injured B killing; injured C ki

15、lled; injuring D killing; injuring32 When _comes to politics, he knows nothing about itA it B he C this D that33 Was it in the village _we used to live in _the accident happened?A where; that B that; where C where; which D which; that34 Will you go to the party? Of course I will_A if invited B if ha

16、ving invited C if I was invited D if I will be invited35 The plans have been _discussion for a year now, but no decision has been reachedA in B on C under D for 第二節(jié) 完形填空（共20小題；每小題15分，滿分30分）閱讀下面短文，掌握其大意，然后從36-55各題所給的A、B、C和D項中，選出最佳選項，并在答題卡上將該項涂黑。He lost his arms in an accident that took his fathers li

17、fe Since then, he has had to depend on the 36 of his younger brother 37 writing with his toes, he was completely unable to do anything in his life But when the two brothers grew up, his younger brother 38 to separate from him, living his own life, as many normal people do So he was 39 and didnt know

18、 what to doA 40 disaster befell（降臨 ） a girl, too One night her mother, who 41 from mental illness disappeared So her father went out looking for her mother, 42 her alone at home She tried to prepare meals for her parents, 43 to overturn the kerosene light （煤油燈） on thestove, 44 in a fire which took h

19、er hands awayThough her elder sister showed her 45 to take care of her, she was determined to be completely 46 At school, she always studied hard Once she wrote the following in her composition: “I am 47 Though I lost my arms, I still have legs; I am lucky 48 my wings are broken, my heart can still

20、fly”O(jiān)ne day, the boy and the girl were both invited to 49 on a television interview program The boy told the TV host about his uncertain 50 at being left on his own 51 , the girl was full of hope for her life They both were 52 to write something on a piece of paper with their toes The boy wrote: My

21、younger brothers arms are my arms while the girl wrote: Broken wings, 53 heartIt is true that 54 can strike at any time But if you decide to be strong, the hardship will 55 to be a fortune on which new hopes will arise36A eyes B arms C feet D ears37A Because of B But for C Instead of D Except for38A

22、 wanted B promised C refusedD failed39A self-confident B opened-minded C heart-brokenD cold-hearted 40A painful B similar C familiar D sudden41A came B suffered C learned D benefited42A keeping B getting C causing D leaving43A even B only C never D ever44A breaking B turning C resultingD taking 45A

23、willingness B promise C contribution D choice46A dependent B convenient C free D independent47A amazing B lucky C friendly D popular48A As B Until C Though D Since 49A appear B perform C speakD compete 50A future B past C experienceD condition51A Otherwise B Besides C Therefore D However52A expected

24、 B reminded C asked D suggested53A tearing B worrying C understandingD flying54A disasters B diseases C warsD interviews55A bring out B hold out C turn out D set out 第三部分 閱讀理解（共20小題；每小題2分，滿分40分）閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的四個選項A,B,C,D中，選出最佳選項。ALouis Armstrong had two famous nick names Some people called him Bagamo

25、They said his mouth looked like a large bag Musicians often called him Pops, as a sign of respect for his influence on the world of musicBorn in 1901 in New Orleans, he grew up poor, but lived among great musicians Jazz was invented in the city a few years before his birth Armstrong often said, “Jaz

26、z and I grew up togetherArmstrong showed a great talent for music when he was taught to play the cornet（短號） at a boys home In his late teens, Armstrong began to live the life of a musician He played in parades, clubs, and on the steamboats that traveled on the Mississippi River At that time, New Orl

27、eans was famous for the new music of jazz and was home to many great musicians Armstrong leaned from the older musicians and soon became respected as their equalIn 1922 he went to Chicago There, the tale of Louis Armstrong begins From then until the end of his life, Armstrong was celebrated and love

28、d wherever he went Armstrong had no equal when it came to playing the American popular song His cornet playing had a deep humanity（仁愛）and warmth that caused many listeners to say ,“Listening to Pops just makes you feel good all over” He was the father of the jazz style and also one of the best-known

29、 and most admired people in the world His death, on July 6, 1971,was headline news around the world56 Armstrong was called Pops because he _A looked like a musician B was a musician of much influenceC showed an interest in music D traveled to play modern music57 The third paragraph is developed _A b

30、y space B by examples C by time D by comparison58 Which statement about Armstrong is true?A His tale begins in New Orleans B He was born before jazz was inventedC His music was popular with his listenersD He learned popular music at a boys home59 Which would be the best title for the text?A The Inve

31、ntion of the Jazz Music B The Father of the Jazz StyleC The Making of a Musician D The Spread of Popular MusicBOf all the animals in the animal kingdom, which one （except man） is the cleverest? There are several ways of measuring the intelligence of animals In one test a scientist sets three same ca

32、ns on a table While the animal watches, he brings it back to see if it remembers which can has the food No smelling is allowed; the animal must go directly to the correct can or it failsThis is called a delayed-response test The idea is to find out how long an animals memory can keep information The

33、 scientists would try showing the cans to the animal one hour later, or two hours, or even a full day later They discovered that chimpanzees and elephants have the best memory, and are able to remember the correct can for at least twenty hours No other animal is close Dogs came next, but they only r

34、emembered for nine hoursTo settle the matter, the scientists designed a huge maze（迷宮 ） and ran the chimpanzees and elephants through it The maze was very difficult, with many blind paths and dead ends It took the chimpanzees ten minutes to find their way out The elephants needed a half hour Even all

35、owing for the elephants slower rate of speed, the test shows that chimpanzees are the cleverest animalsFrom this and other tests, the scientists had the following conclusion: an animals intelligence depends on the size of its brain in proportion（比例） to the size of its body The elephants brain weighs

36、 about ten pounds But this is only 1/600th of its 6000-pound body A proportion to its body size, the chimpanzee has four times as much brain as the elephant-more brain for less body The chimp is the champ!60 The delayed-response test is designed to test an animals_A eyesight B intelligence C learnin

37、g ability D memory61 The main idea of this passage is that_A there are several ways of measuring the intelligence of animalsB chimpanzees and elephants have the best memoryC intelligence tests show that the chimp is the cleverest animalD the scientists designed a huge maze and ran the chimps and the

38、 elephants through it62 The passage tells that elephants_A never forget things B are more clever than chimpsC are slower-moving than chimps D have better memory than chimps63 Which is the best title for this passage?A The Elephants Memory B The Cleverest AnimalC Judging Intelligence D The Chimpanzee

39、s Brain C “Can I see my baby?” asked the happy new mother The bundle（嬰兒包） was placed in her arms and when she moved the fold of cloth to look upon his tiny face, she held her breath-the baby had been born without ears Time, however, proved that the babys hearing was perfect except his appearance One

40、 day when he rushed home from school and threw himself into his mothers arms, he cried out bitterly,“A boy, a big boycalled me-a f-freak” She sighed Knowing that his life was to be endless of heartbreaks He grew up, handsome for his misfortune A favorite with his fellows students, he might have been

41、 class president but for that He developed a gift for literature and music, The boys father had a talk with the family doctor Could nothing be done? “ I believe we could transplant on a pair of outer ears, if they could be donated,” the doctor decided So the search began for a person who would make

42、such a sacrifice for a young man Two years went by Then,You are going to the hospital，son Mother and I have someone who will donate the ears you need But its a secret” said the fatherThe operation was brilliantly successful His talents blossomed into geniusschool and college became a series of succe

43、sses Later he married and entered the diplomatic（外交 ） service “But I must know!” he urged his father “Who gave so much for me? I could never do enough for him” “I do not believe you could,” said the father, “ but the agreement was that you are not to knownot yet” The years kept the secret, but the d

44、ay did come one of the darkest days that ever pass through a son He stood with his father over his mothers casket（靈柩） slowly and tenderly, the father stretched forth a hand and raised the thick, reddish- brown hair to let out the secret64 The story is mainly about _A how a boy had new ears through a

45、n operationB what a devoted parent privately did for the childC how a disabled boy turned into a useful personD why a donator made a sacrifice to a bright boy65 From the first paragraph we know that the mother_A was determined to donate her ears to perfect her sonB kept her husband unknown about the

46、 babys situationC felt shocked and disappointed to see her new babyD complained of her bad luck to have a disabled child66 What can be inferred from the passage?A The agreement was between the donator and the familyB The boy was so popular that he was made class presidentsC Finally the boy came to k

47、now who the donator wasD The mother donated her ears to her son after she died67 What moral lesson can we draw from this reading?A Real love lies in what is done unknown rather than what is done knownB It is up to parents to help their children heart and soulC True beauty lies only in the heart not

48、in appearanceD It is a virtue for young generations to learn to be gratefulDI was walking along the main street of a small seaside town in the north of England looking for somewhere to make a phone call My car had broken down outside the town and I wanted to contact the AA Company Low grey clouds we

49、re gathering across the sky and there was a cold damp wind blowing off the sea which nearly threw me off my feet every time I crossed one of the side streets It had rained in the night and water was dripping from the bare trees that lined the street I was glad that I was wearing a thick coatThere wa

50、s no sign of a call box, nor was there anyone at that early hour whom I could ask I had thought I might find a shop open selling the Sunday papers or a milkman doing his rounds, but the town was completely dead The only living thing I saw was a thin frightened cat outside a small restaurantThen sudd

51、enly I found what I was looking for There was a small post office, and almost hidden from sight in a dark narrow street Next to it was the towns only public call box, which badly needed a coat of paint I hurried forward, but stopped in astonishment when I saw through the dirty glass that there was a

52、 man inside He was fat, and was wearing a cheap blue plastic raincoat I could not see his face and he didnt raise his head at the sound of my footstepsCarefully, I remained standing a few feet away and lit a cigarette to wait for my turn It was when I threw the dead match on the ground that I notice

53、d something bright red trickling from under the box call door68 At what time was the story set?A An early winter morning B A cold winter afternoonC An early summer morning DA windy summer afternoon69 Which of the following words best describe the writers impression of the town?A cold and frightening B dirty and crowdedC empty and dead D unusual and unpleasant70 The underl