1、 会宁三中 2016-2017 学年第一学期高三中期 考试英语 试卷 （满分 120 分，考试时间 100 分钟） 注意：将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。 第 I 卷 第一部分 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。 A Not many years ago, a wealthy and rather strange old man named Johnson lived alone in a village in the south of Englan
2、d. He had made a lot of money in trading with foreign countries. When he was seventyfive, he gave 12,000 to the village school to buy land and equipment (设备 ) for a childrens playground. As a result of his kindness, many people came to visit him. Among them was a newspaperman. During their talk, Joh
3、nson remarked that he was seventy-five and expected to live to be a hundred. The newspaperman asked him how he managed to be healthy at seventyfive. Johnson had a sense of humour (幽默 ). He liked whisky (威士忌酒 ) and drank some each day. “I have an injection (注射 ) in my neck each evening.” he told the
4、newspaperman, thinking of his evening glass of whisky. The newspaperman did not understand what Johnson meant. In his newspaper he reported that Johnson was seventyfive and had a daily injection in his neck. Within a week Johnson received thousands of letters from all over Britain, asking him for th
5、e secret of his daily injection. 1. Johnson became a rich man through A. making whisky. B. doing business. C. cheating. D. buying and selling land. 2. Many people wrote to Johnson to find out A. what kind of whisky he had. B. how to live longer. C. in which part of the neck to have an injection. D.
6、how to become wealthy. 3. The newspaperman A. should have reported what Johnson had told him. B. shouldnt have asked Johnson what injection he had. C. should have found out what Johnson really meant. D. was eager to live a long life. 4. When Johnson said he had an injection in his neck each evening,
7、 he really meant that A. he needed an injection in the neck. B. he liked drinking a glass of whisky in the evening. C. a daily injection in the evening would make him sleep well. D. there was something wrong with his neck. B Calories show the energy content of different foods. We all need a certain
8、amount each day to make our bodies work properly. Unfortunately, people in Europe and the US now eat about 20 times as much sugar and at least five times as much fat as they did in 1800. This may have something to do with the increase in heart disease in Western countries . For wedding feasts(婚宴 ),
9、the Bedouin people sometimes prepare a meal of stuffed roast camel. First, they stuff a fish with eggs. Then they put the fish inside a chicken. They put the chicken inside a whole roast sheep. Then, finally, they put all of this inside a cooked camel! The avocado contains 165 calories for every 100
10、 grams of fruit. This is more than eggs or milk. It also contains twice as much protein (蛋白质 ) as milk and has more vitamin A, B and C. 5. Calories show the _ . A. fat content of food B. sugar content of food C. protein content of food D. heat and energy content of food 6. The writer tells about the
11、 “stuffed roast camel” because it _ . A. serves as an example of a high calorie food B. shows how important wedding feast to the Bedouin people C. is made in a very special way D. is more tasty than any other food 7. What is special for the avocado ? A. It weighs 100 grams. B. It is a fruit. C. It c
12、ontains more calories and vitamin A ,B and C than milk and eggs . D. An avocado fruit has 165 calories. 8. Which of the statements is correct according to the passage ? A. People eat more sugar in Europe than in the US. B. People who eat too much fat and sugar will have some health problems . C. Peo
13、ple eat more fat in the US than in Europe . D. People in Europe and the US eat less sugar than ever before . C The worlds first hamburger doesnt come from where you think it comes from. It wasnt invented in the United States, and it didnt originate in Germany. No, the worlds first hamburger comes fr
14、om China. If youre scratching your head right now, youre not alone. But Chinese hamburgers are very real and they definitely predate the hamburgers we call our own in the U.S. Known as rou jia mo, which translates to “meat burger“ or “meat sandwich“, they consist of chopped meat inside a pita-like b
15、un, and theyve been around since the Qin Dynasty, from about 221 BC to 207 BC. Despite the differences between this Chinese street food and our American-style burgers, the rou jia mo has been called the worlds first hamburger. The rou jia mo originated in the Shanxi Province of China, and is now eat
16、en all over the country. Its typically prepared and eaten on the street. The dough（生面团） for the bun, or mo, consists of a simple mixture of wheat flour, water and maybe yeast. Of course recipes（食谱） may vary, but this basic equation makes for a chewy and subtle pillow for the delicious filling. While
17、 the mo is traditionally baked in a clay（泥土） oven, today its often fried in a pan. They may look a little like Chinese steamed buns or baozi, but the dough for those are, of course, steamed, not baked or fried. The meat filling might consist of chopped pork, beef, lamb or chicken that has been stewe
18、d(用文火慢慢炖 ) with a variety of spices（调料） , like ginger, cloves, coriander and star anise. You might also find herbs like cilantro or greens like lettuce garnishing the sandwich. 9. What does the underlined word mean? A. noodle B. food C. beverage D. bread 10. Which of the following is not true? A. Th
19、e mo people eat today is often fried in a pan. B. The worlds first hamburger which was originated in the Shanxi Province of China is popular around the world. C. The rou jia mo has a history of more than 2200 years. D. The rou jia mo has some differences from American-style burgers in cooking proces
20、s. 11. What would be the best title for the passage? A. Delicious hamburger B. Chinese invented hamburger C. How to cook hamburger D. History of hamburger D From July to October every year, about a quarter of the worlds blue whales feed in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California. But the whale
21、s currently face a major threat in their favorite feeding area. Ships carrying cargo (货物） sail in the same area at the same time. All too often, the whales paths and the ships travel lines overlap (重叠 )， and a ship will hit a whale. According to a new study, these ship strikes have become a serious
22、threat to the overall population of the worlds blue whales. Only about 10,000 of the creatures still exist worldwide. Blue whales are the largest known animals ever to live on Earth. Even so, if hit by a container ship, a blue whale will likely die from its injuries. In 2007 alone, large ships kille
23、d five blue whales in the waters off San Francisco and Los Angeles, California. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) says that because there are so few whales already, losing three to five from the California whale population every year is a significant loss. “The estimated pop
24、ulation of blue whales in this part of the Pacific is 2,500”, says Sean Hastings, a NOAA analyst. “So every whale counts toward this species moving off the endangered-species list.” Now, marine scientists must figure out how to protect the whales from the giant container ships. One very simple progr
25、am is already under way in the Santa Barbara Channel, a waterway that separates mainland California from the nearby Channel Islands. The Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary has asked large container ships passing through the area to voluntarily slow down. Sailing slower will allow the ships cr
26、ew (船员） more time to change course before hitting a whale. Several of the worlds largest shipping lines are set to participate in the new program. For every ship that passes through the Santa Barbara Channel at or below the reduced speed of 12 knots (海里 / 小时）， the company that owns the ship will be
27、paid $2,500. 12. From Paragraph 1, we can know that_. A. the container ships may hit the blue whales frequently B. people intend to illegally hunt blue whales for money C. there is fewer fish in blue whales favorite feeding area D. large ships often carrying goods may pollute the sea 13. Why is the
28、death of several whales regarded as significant loss to the worlds blue whales? A. Because other blue whales will be scared away. B. Because blue whales are the largest animals in the world. C. Because many blue whales get killed throughout the year. D. Because the number of the blue whales is so sm
29、all. 14. According to Sean Hastings， its inferred that . A. the number of the blue whales is decreasing sharply. B. the blue whales are still on the endangered-species list. C. most of the worlds blue whales live in the Pacific Ocean. D. blue whales are often disturbed by other endangered creatures.
30、 15. What are the last three paragraphs mainly about? A. The basic responsibility of a sailor. B. The worlds largest shipping lines. C. Ways to slow down the speed of the ships. D. Measures to protect the blue whales. 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。 How to Over
31、come Worry When we worry about an event that may not occur， we waste precious energy and time. There is a philosophy that if we worry about something it is actually more likely to happen； we attract the negative event through our negative thoughts. Worry never helps， it just leaves us without peace
32、of mind._16_Here are a few steps that will help. 1 Concentrate on the Present Worry means we are advancing into the future and speculating that the worst might happen. Worrying about the future is not helpful._17_Many religious texts tell us， “Do not worry about tomorrow， for tomorrow will take care
33、 of itself.” 2 Imagine How Good Things Can Occur If we concentrate on the negative， it is likely to create negative emotions and negative thoughts. If we worry， this in itself is a problem for us； it becomes a vicious cycle(恶性循环 ) If you find yourself often in a state of fear or worry， make a consci
34、ous effort to visualize the best outcome. Imagine yourself doing the best you can in the circumstances and then being detached(分开 )from the result. The mind needs to be occupied._18_ 3 _19_ Someone once told me this trick. Place all your worries in a box(write them down on a piece of paper)and then
35、open the box in a weeks time. Many of these worries will not have materialised， so you can cross them out._20_In this way， you can put your worries away. You will also see how many worries prove groundless. When you realise how so many worries fail to materialise， you will find it easier to stop wor
36、rying in the first place. A Do Whatever You can and then Relax B So it is important to be able to overcome unnecessary worry. C We are not responsible for what the world says. D Put Worries in a Box and Open Them Later E So it is best to have it focused on something positive. F Just concentrate on t
37、he present and the task in hand. G If you still have things to worry about， leave them for another week. 第二部分 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。 It was a winter morning. I noticed an old man hobbling(蹒跚 )along the street w
38、ith two bags of food as I was_21_.It was extremely cold and he didnt wear a coat. I pulled up near him and put the window down to ask if he needed a_22_.The old man stopped and looked at me_23_.I think he felt surprised_24_few people go out of their way to do these things. However，he_25_. After he g
39、ot_26_in the car， my husband and I introduced ourselves， but he was very quiet and_27_to give his name. During the drive， we tried to make him more comfortable with some_28_.We chatted about the weather and new store openings. His home was more than two miles away and it would have been a(n)_29_walk
40、 for anyone， let alone an old man carrying bags. When we arrived， he asked， “How much_30_do you want？ ” Both my husband and I answered_31_， “You neednt pay us； we just want to help.”The_32_on this mans face was actually sad， because we should have been able to live in a world where it is_33_to have
41、someone help you out of_34_without expecting something in return. This simple act of kindness doesnt_35_a cent and it is the type of kindnesses that anyone can do.Just_36_the world around you. There is_37_someone who needs somethingdoor holding， bag carrying.the_38_are endless. Happiness and_39_whic
42、h come from my deepest heart just remind me that I helped a human being. Most importantly， I truly hope this may be a beginning of this man_40_acts of kindnessjust because it happened to him. 21 A. driving B walking C running D shopping 22 A. coat B ride C map D rest 23 A. amazingly B angrily C care
43、fully D fearfully 24 A. if B but C since D and 25 A. left B cried C failed D accepted 26 A. punished B settled C delivered D treated 27 A. managed B agreed C refused D loved 28 A. talk B music C performances D jokes 29 A. deadly B tough C wonderful D easy 30 A food B money C oil D gas 31 A. suddenly
44、 B nervously C simply D immediately 32 A. anxiety B worry C pride D shock 33 A. difficult B common C ridiculous D funny 34 A. curiosity B interest C ignorance D kindness 35 A. waste. B cost C earn D worth 36 A. change B imagine C brighten D watch 37 A. still B already C even D always 38 A. troubles
45、B opportunities C challenges D duties 39 A. confidence B patience C excitement D surprise 40 A. receiving B .practicing C .understanding D.quitting 第 卷 第二节 语法填空（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或括号内单词的正确形式。 A CCTV journalist succeeded in putting forward a _41_ (heat) discussion among net
46、izens (网民 ) by asking people _42_ they are happy. The responses to the question were _43_ (variety), even some quite funny ones included. Although some people played jokes on the answers, it didnt take long before they began to figure out the true meanings of happiness. It is certain that peoples vi
47、ews on happiness _44_ (affect) greatly by their own life experience. _45_ (fortunate), too many people refer to being rich as happiness. Some people whose intention is to make big money appreciate being given any chance to multiply their income, _46_ (believe) that is where their happiness lies. Som
48、e are eager to inherit(继承 ) their parents property, especially those _47_ are known as silver-spoon kids. Even worse, some would rather break the law _48_ (satisfy) their financial desire or seek their fortune illegally. _49_ my opinion, happiness is not about pursuing wealth merely but _50_ admiring the beautiful things in life. Therefore, live your life to the fullest and be happy. 第三部分 写作（共二节，满分 35 分） 第一节 短文改错 (共 10 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 10 分 ) 文中共有 10 处语言错误，每句
