高三英语上学期入学考试试题2
重庆八中高2017届高三（上）入学考试
英语试题
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 impressed the man about the new theater ?
A. The ticket price .
B. The seats .
C. The sound .
2. What are the speakers going to do tonight ?
A. Listen to a lecture .
B. Go out for pizza .
C. Work in the garden .
3. Why has the man been staying at home ?
A. He works at home .
B. He is out of work .
C. He’s been sick .
4. How many students had planned to take the exam ?
A. 50
B. 25
C. 15
5. What does the man think of the cheese ?
A. It is delicious .
B. It smells better than it tastes .
C. It has gone bad .
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。听完每段对话或独白前后，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至7题。
6. What does the woman think is out there ?
A. A bear .
B. A wolf .
C. A duck .
7. What does the man suggest the woman do ?
A. Keep awake .
B. Look at Greg’s tent .
C. Continue to sleep .
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What will Nancy do ?
A. Move to Africa .
B. Teach Russian .
C. Move to Russia .
9. How will Nancy learn Russian ?
A. Study at university .
B. Take an online class .
C. Talk to people .
10. Why is the woman saving money ?
A. To help the poor .
B. To visit Russia .
C. To study abroad .
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. Who is Eric ?
A. Jim’s friend .
B. The woman’s classmate .
C. The man’s little brother .
12. Why was the man absent from school yesterday ?
A. He was sick .
B. He wanted to escape from a test .
C. He needed to pick up a friend .
13. What will the woman do after school ?
A. Lend the man her notes .
B. Go to the new movie theater .
C. Prepare for a test .
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. How long ahead of time did the woman leave home ?
A. 20 minutes .
B. Half an hour .
C. An hour .
15. Where are the speakers ?
A. On the plane .
B. On the b us .
C. In the car .
16. What are the speakers mainly discussing ?
A. Traffic .
B. Business travel .
C. Flight delay .
17. How does the woman feel about the situation ?
A. Understanding .
B. Sorry .
C. Angry .
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. Why is the coast guard being contacted ?
A. The ship is sinking .
B. The ship is out of fuel .
C. The ship is 200 miles off the coast .
19. What will happen in ten m inutes ?
A. The coast guard will arrive .
B. The ship will stop moving .
C. There will be another announcement .
20. What are the passengers asked to do ?
A. Stop using the gym .
B. Gather in the dining hall .
C. Go on with their enjoyment .
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
Each time I see a balloon , my mind flies back to a memory when I was a six-year-old girl . It was a rainy Sunday and my father had recently died . I asked my mum if my dad had gone to heaven . “ Yes , honey . Of course , ” she said . “ Can we write him a letter ? ”
She paused , the longest pa use of my short life , and answered , “ Yes . ” My heart jumped . “ Can the mailman go there ? ” I asked .
“ No , but I have an idea . ” Mum drove to a party store and returned with a red balloon .
I asked her what it was for . “ Just wait , honey . You’ll see . ” Mum told me to write my letter . Eagerly , I got my favorite pen , and poured out my six-year-old heart in the form of blue ink . I wrote about my day , what I learned at school , how Mum was doing , and even about what happened in a story I had read . For a few minutes it was as if Dad were still alive . I gave the letter to Mum . She read it over , and a smile cro ssed her face . She made a hole in the corner of the letter to tie it to the balloon . We went outside
and she gave me the balloon . I t was still raining . “ Okay , on the count of three , let it go . One , two , three . ” The balloon , carrying my letter , flew upwards against the rain . We watched until it was swallowed by the mass of clouds . Later I realized , like the balloon , that Dad had never let his sickness get him down . He was strong . No matter what he suffered , he’d keep on , fly up , and finally go beyond this cold world and his sick body . He rose into sky and became something beautiful . I watched until the balloon disappeared into the grey and white and I prayed that his strength was passed on . I prayed to be a balloon .
21. When the girl asked her mother if they could write to her father , her mother __________ .
A. believed it was easy to do it
B. felt it difficult to answer
C. considered her a creative girl
D. decided to make up a lie at once
22. When the girl was told that she could send a letter to her father , she __________ .
A. became excited
B. jumped with joy
C. started writing immediately
D. didn’t believe her mother
23. In the eyes of the author , what was the rain like ?
A. An incurable disease .
B. Her unforgettable memory .
C. The pain her mother suffered .
D. The hard time her father had .
24. What would be the best title for the passage ?
A. An Unforgettable Experience
B. Fly to Heaven
C. The Strong Red Balloon
D. A Great Father
B
Nervous suspects locked up in Britain’s newest police station may feel relieved by a pleasant yellow color on the door . If they are close to confessing（供认）a crime , the blue on the wall might tip the balance .
Gwent Police have abandoned colors such as greys and browns of the 20th-century police cell（牢房）and have used color psychology to decorate them .
Ystrad Mynach station , which recently opened at a cost of ￡5 million has four cells with glass doors for prisoners who suffer from claustrophobia（幽闭恐怖症）. Designers have painted the frames yellow , which researchers say is a calming color . Other cells contain a royal blue line because psychologists believe that the color is likely to encourage
truthfulness .
The station has 31 cells , including 12 with a “live scan” system for drunken or disturbed prisoners , which detects the rise and fall of their chest . An alarm alerts officers if a p risoner’s breathing stops and carries on ringing until the door is opened .
Designers and psychologists have worked for years on color . Blue is said to suggest trust , efficiency , duty , logic , coolness , thinking and calm . It also suggests coldness and unfriendliness . It is thought that strong blues will stimulate clear thought and lighter , soft colors will calm the mind and aid concentration .
Yellow is linked with confidence , self-respect and friendliness get the color wrong and it could cause fear , depression and anxiety , but the right yellow can lift spirits and self-respect .
Ingrid Collins , a psychologist who specializes in the effects of color , said that color was an “ energy force ” . She said : “ Blue does enhance communication but I am not sure it would enhance truthful communication . ”
Yellow , she said , affected the mind . Red , on the other hand , should never be considered because it could increase aggression . Mrs. Collins praised the designers for using colors in the cells . Gwent is not the first British force to experiment with color to calm down or persuade prisoners to co-operate , In the 1990s Strathclyde Police used pink in cells based on research carried out by the US Navy .
25. The expression “ tip the balance ” in Paragr aph 1 probably indicates that the blue might __________ .
A. let suspects keep their balance
B. help suspects to confess their crimes
C. make suspects cold and unfriendly in law court
D. enable suspects to change their attitudes to colors
26. Which of the following helps alert officers if someone stops breathing ?
A. Scanning equipment .
B. Royal blue lines .
C. Glass doors .
D. Yellow frames .
27. The passage is mainly concerned with __________ .
A. the relationship between colors and psychology
B. a comparison of different functions of colors
C. the use of colors in cells to affect criminals’ psychology
D. scientific ways to help criminals reform themselves in prison
C
In the United States and several other countries , 2.5 million children play baseball in an organization called Little League . They play on teams in their hometowns . Their parents and other adults in the community coach or instruct them and serve as umpires （裁判员）to make sure that everyone follows the rules . Local businesses give money for the ball fields and the uniforms . Local teams compete against each other and the winners get to play teams that are more distant . Eventually , the top teams go to the Little League World Series .
One hundred years after Abner Doubleday invented baseball in Cooperstown , New York , in 1839 , Little League got started in Pennsylvania . Three men started the game for neighborhood boys with a smaller playing field and fewer innings（局）than adult baseball . Little League became popular after World War II when the game spread across the United States . By 1955 it was played throughout North America and within five years it had spread to Europe . Children’s baseball really caught on in Japan and Taiwan of China and teams from those areas won the World Series seven out of eight years . After this , the organization tried banning foreign teams from the World Series , but the ban came to an end after one year .
At first , Little League was only for boys aged nine to twelve . However , in 1974 , the parents of girl baseball players brought a law suit . The courts ruled that Little League had to include both boys and girls . Later Little League added on softball and other games for teenagers up to age eighteen . Occasionally , a Little Leaguer becomes a professional player . For example , Gary Carter went from Little League to play nineteen seasons in the Major Leagues , ten of them as an All-Star player . By and large , youngsters play baseball for fun , but their parents are pround of them .
28. The mothers and fathers of Little League players __________ .
A. travel with the children
B. help run the games
C. give the teams money
D. play in the World Series
29. When had Little League spread to Europe ?
A. By 1839 .
B. By 1955 .
C. By 1960 .
D. By 1974 .
30. Most players take part in Little League __________ .
A. to enjoy the game
B. to become professionals
C. to play in All-Star games
D. to make their parents proud
31. What is TRUE about players today ?
A. Girl have to buy their suits .
B. Only boys can play in Little League .
C. Girls and boys can participate up to age 18 .
D. Foreign players are banned from the World S eries .
D
HOLIDAY FUN AT THE POWERHOUSE
Join in the holiday fun at the powerhouse this month linked to our new exhibition , Evolution & Revolution : Chinese dress 1700s to now . DON’T FORGET out other special event , the Club Med Circus School which is part of the Circus ! 150 years of circus in Australia exhibition experience !
◆ Chinese Folk D ancing : Colorful Chinese dance and musical performances by The Chinese Folk Dancing School of Sydney . Dances include : the Golden stick dance and the Chinese drum dance . A feature will be the Qin dynasty Emperor’s court dance . Also included is a show of face painting for Beijing opera performances .
Sunday 29 June and Wednesday 2 July in the Turbine Hall , at 11:30 am & 1:30 pm.
◆ Australian Chinese Children’s Arts Theatre : Well-known children’s play experts from Shanghai lead this dynamic youth group . Performances include Chinese fairy tales and plays .
Thursday 3 to Sunday 6 July in the Turbine Hall , at 11:30 am & 1:30 pm .
◆ Chinese Youth League : A traditional performing arts group featuring performance highlights such as the Red scarf and Spring flower dances , and a musician playing Er Hu .
Sunday 6 to Tuesday 8 July in the Turbine Hall , 11:30 am to 1:30 pm .
◆ Kids Activity : Make a Paper Horse : Young children make a paper horse cut-out . ( The horse is a frequent theme in Chinese painting , indicating a kind of advancement . ) Suitable
for ages 8-12 years .
Sunday 28 June to Tuesday 8 July in the Turbine Hall , 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm .
◆ Club Med Circus School : Learn circus skills , including the trapeze , trampolining and magic . Note only for children over 5 : There are 40 places available in each 1 hour session and these must be booked at the front desk , level 4 , on the day .
Tuesday 1 to Saturday 5 July at 11:30 am & 1:00 pm .
Enjoy unlimited free visits and many other benefits by becoming a family member of the Powerhouse . Our family memberships cover two adults and all children under the age of 16 years at the one address .
Members receive Powerline , our monthly magazine , discounts in the shops and the restaurants , as well as free admission to the Museum . All this for as little as $50.00
a year ! Call (02)9217 0600 for more details .
32. When can you watch the Chinese drum dance ?
A. On July 2 .
B. On July 3 .
C. On July 6 .
D. On July
8 .
33. To learn the magic tricks , you can go to __________ .
A. Kids Activity .
B. Chinese Youth League .
C. Club Med Circus School .
D. Children’s Arts Theatre .
34. What is required if you want to enjoy free visits to the Museum ?
A. Calling (02)92170600 .
B. Gaining family membership .
C. Coming for the holiday fun .
D. Paying powerline $50.00 a year .
35. What is the main purpose of the text ?
A. T o attract visitors .
B. To present schedules .
C. To report the performances .
D. To teach kids Chinese arts .
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。
Many people think of guys as being carefree when it comes to their appearance . But in fact , a lot of guys spend plenty of time in front of the mirror . They care just as much as girls do about their body image .
Body image is a person’s opinions and feelings about his or her own body and physical
appearance . 36 You appreciate your body for its capabilities and accept its imperfections .
37 Here are some ideas :
Recognize your strengths . Different body types are good for different things . What does your body do well ? Maybe your speed , strength , or coordination makes you better than others at a certain sport . That may be basketball , table tennis , mountain biking , dancing , or even running . Or perhaps you have non-sports skills , like drawing , painting , singing , playing a musical instrument , writing , or acting . 38
Exercise regularly . Exercise can help you look good and feel good about yourself . Good physiques（体形）don’t just happen . 39 A healthy habi t can be as simple as exercising 20 minutes to 1 hour three days a week . Working out can also lift your spirits .
Respect your body ! Practicing good habits – regular showering ; taking care of your teeth , hair , and skin ; wearing clean clothes , and so on –can help you build a positive body image .
40 Your body is just one part of who you are . Your talent for comedy , a quick wit（智慧）, and all the other things make you unique . So try not to let small impe rfections take over .
A. Be yourself .
B. Just explore talents that you feel good about .
C. So , what can you do to develop a positive body image ?
D. They take hard work , regular workouts , and a healthy diet .
E. Use this as an opportunity to di scover what you’re good at .
F. The good news is that self-image and body image can be changed .
G. Having a positive body image means feeling satisfied with the way you look .
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，并在答题卡上将该涂黑。
The survey about childhood in the Third World shows that the struggle for survival is
long and hard . But in the rich world , children can 41 from a different kind of poverty—of the spirit . 42 , one Western country alone now sees 14,000 attempted suicides（自杀）every year by children under 15 , and one child 43 five needs psychiatric （心理）advice .
There are many good things about 44 in the Third World . Take the close and constant relation between children and their parents , relatives and neighbors for example . In the West , the very nature of work puts distance between 45 and children . But in most Third World villages mother and father do not go miles away each day to work in offices . 46 , the child sees mother and father , relations and neig hbors working 47 and often shares in that work .
A child 48 in this way learns his or her role through joining in the community’s
49 : helping to dig or build , look after animals or babies ---- rather than 50 playing with water and sand in kindergarten , keeping pets 51 playing with dolls .
These children may grow up with a less oppressive sens e of space and time than the 52 children . Their sense of days and time has a lot to do with the change of seasons and positions of the sun or the moon in the sky . Children in the rich world , 53 , are provided with a watch as one of the 54 signs of growing up , so that they can 55 along with their parents about being late for school times , meal times , bed times , the times of TV shows …
Third World children do not usually 56 to stay indoors , still less in high-rise apartments . Instead of dangerous roads , “keep off the grass ”signs and “don’t speak to strangers ”, there is often a sense of 57 to study and play . Parents can see their children outside rather than observe them 58 from ten floors up .
59 , twelve million children under five still die every year through hunger and disease . But childhood in the Third World is not all 60 .
41. A. come B. learn C. suffer D. survive
42. A. As usual B. For instance C. In fact D. In other words
43. A. by B. in C. to D. under
44. A. childhood B. poverty C. spirit D. survival