1、北京四中 20172018 学年度第一学期期中测验高三年级英语学科 第 1 页 共 13 页1英语试卷（试卷满分为 150 分，考试时间为 120 分钟）第一部分：听力理解（共三节，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。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。每段对话你将听一遍。1. Who will bring food to the party?A. Kris. B. Mary. C. Jill.2. What will the ma
2、n probably do for the woman?A. Repair her shoes.B. Exchange her shoes. C. Give back her money.3. What happened to the mans favorite jacket?A. It was held by the coffee shop.B. It was dirtied with some coffee.C. It was taken away by someone.4. What does the man mean?A. The woman had better visit Veni
3、ce in winter.B. He does not want to go to Venice in summer.C. There are fewer visitors in Venice in winter.5. What are the speakers talking about in general?A. The mans job. B. A restaurant. C. The mans pay.第二节 （共 10 小题；每题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）听下面 4 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从每题所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将
4、有 5 秒钟的时间阅读每小题。听完后，每小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白你将听两遍。听第 6 段材料，回答第 6 至 7 题。6. What did the man do last Saturday?A. He sang at a club.B. He prepared for a test.C. He paid a visit to his friends.7. How does the man probably feel when hearing about the Spanish test?A. Confident. B. Surprised. C. Relaxed.听第
5、7 段材料，回答第 8 至 9 题。8. Why did the woman take the dancing class?A. To dance in clubs. B. To have fun. C. To teach the man.9. What is the mans opinion about the dancing class?A. Hard. B. Interesting. C. Tiring.北京四中 20172018 学年度第一学期期中测验高三年级英语学科 第 2 页 共 13 页2听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。10. What relation is th
6、e woman to Mr. Lefkas probably?A. His customer. B. His wife. C. His secretary.11. What is Mr. Lefkas doing now?A. Doing exercise. B. Having a meeting. C. Making a phone call.12. What will the man do next?A. Wait for a phone call. B. Board on his plane. C. Meet some customers.听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 15 题。1
7、3. What made the white T-shirt popular?A. American soldiers. B. The US Navy. C. Hollywood films.14. When were T-shirts used as “walking advertisements”?A. In the 1950s. B. In the mid-1960s. C. In the 1970s.15. What color T-shirt did Yves Saint Laurent design?A. Blue. B. Black. C. White.第三节 听取信息（共 5
8、小题；每小题 1.5 分，共 7.5 分）听下面一段对话，完成第 16 至第 20 五道小题，每小题仅填写一个词。听对话前，你将有 20 秒钟的时间阅读试题，听完后你将有 60 秒钟的作答时间。这段对话你将听两遍。International Social Club Application FormCustomers Name 16 FooHome Country 17 English Level Nice American accent Find some 18 Australian words difficultTime Every Tuesday and 19 Telephone No.
9、20 第二部分：知识运用（共两节，45 分）第一节 单项填空（共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，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。21. He _ with English grammar every night over the last three months.A. struggles B. struggled C. has been struggling D. had been struggling22. She has a gift for creating an atmosphere for her stu
10、dents _ allows them to communicate freely with each other.北京四中 20172018 学年度第一学期期中测验高三年级英语学科 第 3 页 共 13 页3A. which B. where C. what D. who23. I really doubt _ he would ask her to marry him in public.A. that B. whether C. how D. that if24. Did he decide to take part in the competition? Yes, of course.
11、 He _ to.A. has been encouraging B. had been encouraged C. has been encouraged D. was to be encouraged25. Why didnt Ann see me wave to her? She _ in the other direction.A. looked B. was lookingC. has looked D. is looking26. Your article has so many spelling mistakes that it needs _ badly.A. to corre
12、ct B. being corrected C. correcting D. corrected27. With too much mathematics homework _, he determined to give up English reading. A. finished B. having finishedC. to finish D. finishing28. Besides _ to Harvard University, he also received scholarship from Hong Kong University yesterday.A. being ad
13、mitted B. admittedC. having admitted D. to be admitted29. Beijing No.4 High School is reported in the newspaper _ its 110th birthday last month.A. to celebrate B. having celebratedC. being celebrated D. to have celebrated30. The man showed us so heavy a stone _ no man can lift.A. as B. that C. which
14、 D. and31. Children, if well _, are not likely to make any trouble in public places. A. having educated B. educatingC. to be educated D. educated32. Why does she look so angry after reading Still Alice? She _ be. She _ be missing her grandma who has Alzheimers.A. cant; must B. mustnt; canC. shouldnt
15、; should D. cant; would33. His suggestion that she _ in his home suggested he _ very warm-hearted.A. would stay; was B. stayed; be C. should stay; be D. stay; was34. I _ put the phone back into my pocket _ you reminded me when the teacher approached. A. should; if B. would have; hadC. hadnt; would D
16、. could have; if35. No one _ cheat or help others cheat in the exam.A. shall B. will C. must D. need北京四中 20172018 学年度第一学期期中测验高三年级英语学科 第 4 页 共 13 页4第二节 完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，共 30 分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。When I was thirteen, my family moved from Boston to Tucson, Arizon
17、a. 36 the move, my father 37 us in the living-room on a freezing January night. My sisters and I sat around the fire, not 38 that the universe would suddenly change its course. “In May, were 39 to Arizona.” The words, so small, didnt seem 40 enough to hold my new life. But the world changed and I aw
18、oke on a train moving across the country. I watched the 41 change from green trees to flat dusty plains to high mountains as I saw strange new plants that 42 mysteries yet to come. Finally, we arrived and 43 into our new home. 44 my older sisters were sad at the loss of friends, I 45 explored our ne
19、w surroundings.One afternoon, I was out exploring 46 and saw a new kind of cactus(仙人掌). I crouched(蹲) down for a closer look. “Youd better not 47 that.” I turned around to see an old woman. “Are you new to this neighborhood?” I explained that I was, 48 , new to the entire state.“My name is Ina Thorn
20、e. Have you got used to life in the 49 ? It must be quite a 50 after living in Boston.” How could I explain how I 51 the desert? I couldnt seem to find the right words.“Its vastness,” she offered. “That vastness 52 you stand on the mountains overlooking the desert you can 53 how little you are in co
21、mparison with the world. 54 , you feel that the possibilities are limitless.” That was it. That was the feeling Id had ever since Id first seen the mountains of my new home. Again, my 55 would change with just a few simple words. “Would you like to come to my home tomorrow? Someone should teach you
22、which plant you should and shouldnt touch.”36. A. During B. Until C. Upon D. Before37. A. gathered B. warned C. organized D. comforted38. A. hoping B. admitting C. realizing D. believing39. A. going B. moving C. driving D. flying40. A. good B. simple C. big D. proper41. A. picture B. ground C. scene
23、 D. area42. A. suggested B. solved C. discovered D. explained43. A. settled B. walked C. hurried D. stepped44. A. If B. After C. Once D. While45. A. bitterly B. easily C. proudly D. eagerly46. A. as well B. as usual C. fight away D. on time47. A. move B. dig C. pull D. touch48. A. of course B. in fa
24、ct C. after all D. at least49. A. desert B. city C. state D. country50. A. luck B. doubt C. shock D. danger51. A. found B. examined C. watched D. reached52. A. why B. when C. how D. where53. A. prove B. guess C. sense D. expect北京四中 20172018 学年度第一学期期中测验高三年级英语学科 第 5 页 共 13 页554. A. However B. Otherwis
25、e C. Therefore D. Meanwhile55. A. idea B. life C. home D. family第三部分：阅读理解（共两节，40 分）第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，共 30 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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AWelcome to Orlando! It has a host of attractions and activities. Ready to join the party and plan a visit to O-Town? Just print out our list t
26、hat suits your style. Universal Orlandos Islands of AdventureThe addition of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter was among the list of must-visits for theme park enthusiasts. Each of the parks “islands” Toon Lagoon, Jurassic Park, and The Lost Continent has unique appeal in the form of rides and int
27、eractive attractions. (407-363-8000)GatorlandIt bills itself as “Orlandos best half-day attraction”, for in a city people are limited by their time and money. Catch Gatorlands animals and handler（驯化） shows in the afternoon. Theres a nighttime run as well, including the Gator Night Shine and various
28、activities. Gatorland ranks as a comparative theme-park bargain. (407-855-5496)AquaticaOne of the citys most unique water parks, Aquatica is a fantastical world of twisting, turning rides and sparkling white sand beaches. And if you enjoy a side of terror with your water-park fun, be sure to check o
29、ut Ihus Breakaway Falls. This towering slide is an eight-story mind-bender of a plummet（垂直落下） that is not for the weak heart. The less exciting will still find plenty of fun splashing from one giant wave pool to another or drifting down the lazy river through a world of unusual fish. You can also wa
30、tch the black-and-white Commersons dolphins underwater. (407-351-3600)Warbird AdventuresFew attractions are more hands-on historic than Warbird Adventures, which offers thrill-seekers the opportunity to fly like the hero aces of World War II in the North American T-6 Texan. Flights range from 15 min
31、utes to an hour. A visit to the nearby Kissimmee Air Museum is a wonderful way to round out the experience. (407-870-7366)56. For fans of Harry Potter, theres _.A. Universal Orlandos Islands of Adventure B. GatorlandC. Aquatica D. Warbird Adventures57. According to the fourth paragraph, we know Ihus
32、 Breakaway Falls _. A. needs a strong heartB. lies under the waterC. ranges from 15 minutes to an hourD. is suitable for some after-park drinks北京四中 20172018 学年度第一学期期中测验高三年级英语学科 第 6 页 共 13 页658. If you want to experience the fly like a hero in World War II, you can call _.A. 407-363-8000 B. 407-855-5
33、496C. 407-351-3600 D. 407-870-7366BA handsome middle-aged man walked quietly into the caf and sat down. Before he ordered, he couldnt help but noticed a group of younger men at the table next to him. It was obvious they were making fun of something about him and it wasnt until he remembered he was w
34、earing a small pink ribbon(丝带 ) on the lapel of his suit that he became aware of what the joke was all about.The man pretended not to notice it, but the whisper and laughter began to get to him. He looked one of the rude young men straight into the eye, placed his hand beneath the ribbon and asked,
35、“This?”With that the young men all began to laugh out loud. The man he spoke to said, “Hey, sorry, man, but we were just commenting on how pretty your little pink ribbon looks against your blue jacket!”The middle-aged man calmly invited the joker to come over to his table, and politely seated him. A
36、s uncomfortable as he was, the young guy had to, not really sure why. In a soft voice, the middle-aged man said, “I wear this ribbon to bring awareness about breast cancer. I wear it in my mothers honor.”“Oh, sorry. She died of breast cancer?”“No, she didnt. Shes alive and well. But her breasts nour
37、ished me as a baby, and were a soft resting place for my head when I was scared or lonely as a little boy. Im very grateful for my mothers breasts, and her health.”“Umm,” the young replied, “yeah.”“And I wear this ribbon to honor my wife,” the man continued. “And shes okay, too?” the young guy asked
38、.“Oh, yes. Shes fine. Her breasts have been a great source of loving pleasure for both of us, and with them she nurtured and nourished our daughter 23 years ago. Im grateful for my wifes breasts, and her health.”“Uh, huh. And I guess you wear it to honor your daughter, also?”“No. Its too late to hon
39、or my daughter by wearing it now ”Shaken and ashamed, the young guy said, “Oh, Im so sorry, mister.”“So, in my daughters memory, too, I proudly wear this little ribbon, which allows me the opportunity to enlighten others. And here” With this, he reached in his pocket and handed the young man a littl
40、e pink ribbon. The young guy looked at it, slowly raised his head and asked, “?” 59. The young men joked about the middle-aged mans _.A. looks B. ribbon C. attitude D. clothes60. What may have happened to the mans daughter?A. She died of breast cancer. B. She was ill with cancer.C. She had gone abro
41、ad. D. She got married.北京四中 20172018 学年度第一学期期中测验高三年级英语学科 第 7 页 共 13 页761. What will the young man probably ask? A. May I give it to my mother? B. Can you help me put it on?C. Will you please forgive me? D. Shall we have some drink together?62. What is the best title for the passage?A. An Unusual Mee
42、ting. B. An Impressive Lesson.C. Be Grateful to Your Beloved. D. Little Pink RibbonCOnly two countries in the advanced world provide no guarantee for paid leave from work to care for a newborn child. Last spring one of the two, Australia, gave up the bad distinction by setting up paid family leave s
43、tarting in 2011. I wasnt surprised when this didnt make the news here in the United States were now the only wealthy country without such a policy.The United States does have one explicit family policy, the Family and Medical Leave Act, passed in 1993. It entitles workers to as much as 12 weeks unpa
44、id leave for care of a newborn or dealing with a family medical problem. Despite the modesty of the benefit, the Chamber of Commerce and other business groups fought it bitterly, describing it as “government-run personnel management” and a “dangerous precedent (先例).” In fact, every step of the way,
45、as (usually) Democratic leaders have tried to introduce work-family balance measures into the law, business groups have been strongly opposed.As Yale law professor Anne Alstott argues, justifying parental support depends on defining（定义）the family as a social good that, in some sense, society must pa
46、y for. Parents are burdened in many ways in their lives: there is “no exit” when it comes to children. Society expects and needs parents to provide their children with continuity of care. And society expects and needs parents to persist in their roles for 18 years, or longer if needed.While most par
47、ents do this out of love, there are public punishments for not providing care. What parents do, in other words, is of deep concern to the state, for the obvious reason that caring for children is not only morally urgent but important to the future of society. To classify parenting as a personal choi
48、ce for which there is no collective responsibility is not merely to ignore the social benefits of good parenting; really, it is to steal those benefits because they accrue (累积) to the whole of society as todays children become tomorrows citizens. In fact, by some estimates, the value of parental investments in children, investments of time and money, is equal to 20-30% of GDP. If these investments bring
