黑龙江省大庆铁人中学2014届高三上学期期中英语试题(含答案)

大庆铁人中学2013－2014学年度上学期高三期中考试英语试题第一节（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 will the woman do afterward?A. Go to the supermarket.B. Answer some e-mails.C. Have lunch.2.What was wrong with the other customer’s shoes?A. They were both left shoes.B. The shoes were different sizes.C. They were both right shoes.3.Where are the speakers?A. In Australia.B. In California.C. In London.4.What do w e know about the man’s first day of work?A. He got a bad cold.B. He took his pet to work.C. He didn’t like the cat in the office.5.When does the woman suggest going for a walk?A. 30 minutes before eating.B. Right after eating.C. 30 minutes after eating.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，你有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5 秒钟。

听完后，各小题给出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.When will the woman’s envelope reach France?A. In three days.B. In five days.C. In one week.7.How much will the woman pay?A. $ 40.B. $ 50.C. $70.听第7 段材料，回答第8 至9 题。

8.What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Mother and son.B. Teacher and student.C. Art dealer and artist.9.What do we know abo ut the boy’s father?A. He’s a lawyer.B. He works in a big building.C. He doesn’t really have an office.听第8 段材料，回答第10至12 题。

10.Why is the man upset?A. A staff member yelled at him.B.Everyone ignored his daughter’s requests.C.Someone was impolite to his daughter.11.What is the woman’s reaction?A.Defensive and angry.B. Calm and professional.C. Kind but unhelpful.12.What will the woman do?A.Talk to the employee.B. Pick out a gift for the man.C. Fill out a complaint form.听第9 段材料，回答第13至16 题。

13.What are the speakers mainly talking about?A.The origin of soccer.B.Their understanding of soccer.C.The difference between football and basketball.14.How long has the man been in London?A. One year.B. Two years.C. Three years.15.What does the man think of soccer?A.It is a confusing sport.B. It’s not fast enough.C. It’s not violent enough.16.What does the woman say about Euro 2012?A.There are a lot of goals.B.She has watched every game.C.She likes the variety of playing styles.听第10段材料，回答第17至20 题。

17.Why did the woman call the man?A. To ask him to come over to her houseB. To ask him to drive her to the airportC. To invite him over for dinner18.Who might Stevie be?A.The woman’s dog.B. The man’s baby.C. The woman’s son.19.What does the woman think of Mrs. Danfield?A. She is funny.B. She talks too much.C. She smells strange sometimes.20.What was the man doing at first when the woman called?A. Coming back home.B. Eating dinner at home.C. Just leaving to go somewhere.第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分40 分）第一节：单项填空（共20 小题；每小题1 分，满分20 分）21.Sam has been appointed _____ manager of the engineering department to take _____ place of George.A. /; /B. the; /C. the; theD. /; the22.—I’m sorry, but we have no more than one copy of 1942 for rent now.—That’s OK. I’ll take _____.A. itB. oneC. thatD. either23.The form cannot be signed by anyone _____ yourself.A. rather thanB. other thanC. more thanD. better than24.One’s life has value _____ one brings value to the life of others.A. so thatB. no matter howC. as long asD. except that25.It’s really a great pity that all of you ____ leave so soon. It’s been pretty nice having you all at my birthday party.A. shouldB. couldC. canD. might26._____, his idea was accepted by all the people at the meeting.A. Strange as might it soundB. As it might sound strangeC. As strange it might soundD. Strange as it might sound27.He wondered if he could slip out of the lecture hall without anyone _____.A. noticingB. noticedC. to noticeD. being noticed28.The lost watch was found in David’s bag, and as a result, he was _____ with theft.A. accusedB. chargedC. scoldedD. blamed29.While studying, fix your mind on what is really important, or you will _____ remembering nothing.A. end upB. take upC. lead toD. stick to30.—Ouch! You hurt me.—I’m sorry. But I _____ any harm. I _____ to drive a rat out.A. don’t’ mean; am tryingB. didn’t mean; triedC. haven’t meant; triedD. didn’t mean; was tryin g31.—Could you help me write the annoying composition?—No! As a student, you _____ do it by yourself.A. shallB. willC. canD. may32.When deeply absorbed in work, _____ he often was, he would forget all about eating or sleeping.A. thatB. whichC. whereD. when33.—Welcome to my home! But why didn’t you pay a visit to me last time?— I would have, but I _____ your address.A. have forgottenB. would have lostC. forgotD. had lost34.The girl in the photo was smiling sweetly, _____.A. her long hair flowed in the breezeB. her long hair was flowing in the breezeC. her long hair flow in the breezeD. her long hair flowing in the breeze35.Tom asked the candy makers if they could make the chocolate easier ____ into small pieces.A. brokenB. to breakC. breakD. breaking36.—Why does Mary look so worried today?—I’m not sure, but she _____ a small accident driving here.A. must haveB. might haveC. must have hadD. might have had37.Fans from miles around crowded into the stadium for the concert of Jay Chou on September 4th, 2012, _____ are popular with teenagers.A. many of whose songsB. and many of whose songsC. many of which songsD. many of his songs38.—_____ that he picked up his uncle at the airport?—It was at 6:00 in the afternoon _____ he got off work.A. Was it when; thatB. When was it; thatC. Was it when; whenD. When was it; when39.—Do remember to watch out for cars while crossing the street.—_____.A. Heard itB. Got itC. Forgot itD. Made it40.In order to catch up with her classmates, _____.A. a lot of books were bought by Mary’s motherB. Mary’s father helped her with her lessonsC. Mary worked hard at her lessons around the clockD. Mary’s classmates helped her a lot第二节：完形填空（共20 小题；每小题1分，满分20分）41. A.qualifications B.occupations C.breaks D.licenses42. fortable B.lucky C.happy D.important43. A.put B.pray C.send D.expect44. A.control B.invent C.create D.meet45. A.thinking B.teaching C.talking D.calling46. A.practical B.honest C.meaningful D.adequate47. A.trap B.appreciate C.charge D.ask48. A.at B.with C.through D.from49. A.pressures B.limits C. strengths D.abilities50. A.always B.sometimes C. seldom D.never51. A.admitted B.promised C.realized D.conveyed52. A.because B.when C.so D.before53. A.after B.by C.behind D.over54. A.raised B.explored C.found D.made55. A.obtain B.affords C.takes D.adapts56. A.Therefore B.Otherwise C.However D.Anyway57. A.approach B.administration C.attitude D.action58. A.hands B.places C.homes D.minds59. A.catching B.adopting C.affecting D.watching60. A.decorate B.cheer C.reward D.value第三部分：阅读理解（共20题；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）ANickname (昵称): Hawaii’s Island of Adventure.Size: 4,028 square miles.Population: 148,677. The most heavily populated areas are Hilo on the east side and Kailua-Kona on the west.Temperature: Averages between 71℉ and 77 ℉ year around —expect the mercury ( 水银柱) to drop at higher Heights.Beaches: 47 Golf Courts: 20 Highest Peak: Mauna Kea, 13,796 feet.Agriculture: The bulk (主体) of Hawaii’s farming products are grown and processed on the BigIsland, including coffee, macadamia nuts and papaya.Lodging: 9,655 rooms in total; nightly rates range from $ 35 to $ 5,000.Airports: Hilo International Airport on the east side and Kona International Airport on the westside.Rental Cars: All of the nationally known rental car companies have locations at Hilo International and Kona International Airports as well as many resorts. In addition, Hilo, Kona and the major resort areas are serviced by taxis.Resources: Call (800) 648-2441 to order a video, a poster, brochures and maps from the Big Island Visitors Bureau. Turn to www. Bigisland. org for updated information.Shopping: The largest shopping centers are in Hilo, Kona, Waimea and the Kona Coast.61._____ are mostly interested in reading the passage.A. TouristsB. StudentsC. BusinessmenD. Officials62.The average population per square mile on the island is about _____.A. 28B. 37C. 32D. 4463.The underlined part “expect the mercury to drop at higher heights” means _____.A. Things are easy to lose weight at higher placesB. Dropping things from higher places is expectedC. Temperature is expected to be lower at higher placesD. Temperature is expected to be higher at higher placesBFor the people living in the Nile Basin, the river is their life．This 6,825 km waterway, whose watershed（流域）covers three million square kilometers, flows through mountains ,woodlands, lakes and deserts．Its potential for fishing, tourism and shipping is great—but so are its challenges.Water shortage , already serious in Egypt and Sudan , will soon influence several other countries in the watershed as well．Today, about 160 million people depend on the Nile River for their living．Within the next 25 yeas ,the district's population is expected to double, adding to the demand brought about by growth in industry and agriculture．The frequent drought（干旱）adds to the urgency.Water quality is also a problem．Precious soil is washed out to sea．Wastes from industry andagriculture create pollution．Higher concentrations of salt influence irrigated soils．Water-borne diseases continue unchecked．In areas where it's hot and damp, water hyacinths choke off（阻止）lakes, dams and other sections of the river, making it difficult for fishing and other businesses to move forward.Native people along the narrow area of farmland have watched the sand move closer day by day．They’ve seen the river change course, and their only source（来源）of water thickened with mud．They’re very poor and have few choices.But a new program, the Nile Basin Initiative (NBI), is offering very practical assistance．The program is more than just a water-management project．It’s a plan for the social and economic development of a vast district: it concentrates on the needs of the poorest of the poor and the environment that supports them.These are whole ecosystem problems, calling for united solutions．Half the Nile Basin's countries are among the world's poorest nations；yet, somehow, they must find the resources, skills and political will to overcome these challenges.64.What are the great challenges the Nile Basin faces？A. The development of shipping industry.B. Over fishing of native people.C. Water shortage and water quality.D. Increasing population and tourism.65.The underlined word “hyacinths” （in Paragraph 3）refer to “”.A. plantsB. animalsC. rocksD. salts66.The program NBI is mainly aimed at .A. preventing water pollutionB. improving living condition of the poorC. changing the river courseD. preventing land from becoming desert67.What would be the best title of this passage？A. People's Life in Egypt and SudanB. Frequent Drought in Egypt and SudanC. The Poorest Countries in the Nile BasinD. The Ecosystem Problems in the Nile BasinCPlants are flowering faster than scientists predict in reaction to climate change, which could have long damaging effects on food chains and ecosystems.“Global warming is having a great effect on hundreds of plant and animal species around the world, changing some living patterns.” scientists say.Increased carbon dioxide (CO2) in the air from burning coal and oil can have an effect on how plants produce oxygen, while higher temperatures and changeable rainfall patterns can change their patterns of growth.“Predicting species’ reaction to climate change is a major challenge in ecology,” said the researchers of several U.S. Universities. They said plants had been the key object of study because their reaction to climate change could have an effect on food chains and ecosystem services.The study, published on the Nature website, uses the findings from plant life cycle studies andexperiments across four continents and 1,634 species. It found that some experiments had underestimated the speed of flowering by 8.5 times and leafing by 4 times.“Across all species, the experiments underestimated the speed of the advance—for both leafing and flowering—that results from temperature increases,” the study said.“The design of future experiments may need to be improved to better predict how plants will react to climate change,” it said.Plants are necessary for life on the Earth. They are the base of the food chain, using photosynthesis (光合作用) to produce sugar from carbon dioxide and water. They let out oxygen which is needed by nearly every organism on the planet.Scientists believe the world’s average temperature has risen by about 0.8 ℃since 1900, and nearly 0.2 ℃ every ten years since 1979.So far, efforts to cut emissions of planet-warming greenhouse gases are not seen as enough to prevent the Earth heating up beyond 2 ℃ this century—a point scientists say will bring the danger of a changeable climate in which weather extremes are common, leading to drought, floods, crop failures and rising sea levels.68.What is the key information the author wants to give in Paragraph 1?A. The increasing speed of flowering is beyond scientists’ expectation.B. Climate change leads to the change of food production patterns.C. Plants’ reaction to weather could have damaging effects on ecosystem.D. Food chains have been seriously damaged because of weather.69.We can learn from the study published on the Nature website that _____.A. scientists should improve the design of the experimentsB. plants’ flowering is 8.5 times faster than leafingC. there are 1,634 plant species on the four continentsD. the experiments failed to predict how plants react to climate change70.Scientists pay special attention to the study of plants because _____.A. they can prove the climate change clearlyB. they are very important in the food chainsC. they play a leading role in reducing global warmingD. they are growing and flowering much faster than before71.What can be inferred from the last two paragraphs about the world’s temperature?A. It has risen nearly 0.2 ℃ since 1979.B. It is 0.8 ℃ higher in 1979 than that of 1990.C. It needs to be controlled within 2 ℃ in this century.D. Its change will lead to weather extremes.DInterest in pursuing international careers has soared (increased sharply) in recent years, enhanced by chronic (lasting) personnel shortages that are causing companies to search beyond their home borders for talents.Professionals seek career experience outside of their home countries for a variety of reasons. They may feel the need to recharge their batteries with a new challenge. They may want a position with moreresponsibility that encourages creativity and initiative. Or they may wish to expose their children to another culture, and the opportunity to learn a second language.When applying for a job, one usually has to submit (present—v.) a resume or curriculum vitae (CV). The two terms generally mean the same thing: a one-or two-page document describing one's educational qualifications and professional experience. However, guidelines for preparing a resume are constantly changing. The best advice is to find out what is appropriate regarding the corporate (company) culture, the country culture, and the culture of the person making the hiring decision. The challenge will be to embrace (include) two or more cultures in one document. The following list is a good place to start.● "Educational requirements differ from country to country. In almost every case of 'cross-border' job hunting, just stating the title of your degree will not mean adequate description. Provide the reader with details about your studies and any related experience."●Pay attention to the resume format you use—chronological or reverse-chronological order. Chronological order means listing your 'oldest' work experience first. Reverse-chronological order means listing your current or most recent experience first. Most countries have preferences about which format is most acceptable. If you find no specific guidelines, the general preference is for the reverse-chronological format.●If you are submitting your resume in English, find out if the recipient uses British English or American English because there are variations between the two versions. For example, university education is often referred to as 'tertiary education' in the United Kingdom, but this term is almost never used in the United States. A reader who is unfamiliar with these variations may assume that your resume contains errors.72. Companies are hiring more foreign employees because ________.A. they have difficulty finding qualified personnel at homeB. they find foreign employees are usually more talentedC. they need original ideas from employees hired overseasD. they want to expand their business beyond home borders73. The author believes that an individual who applies to work overseas ________.A. is usually creative and full of initiativeB. aims to improve his foreign language skillsC. seeks either his own or his children's developmentD is dissatisfied with his own life at home74. When it comes to resume writing, it is best to ________.A. learn about the company's hiring processB. follow appropriate guidelines for job huntingC. take cultural factors into considerationD. know the employer's personal likes and dislikes75. According to the author's last piece of advice, the applicants should be aware of ________.A. the different educational systems in the US and the UKB. the recipient's preference with regard to the formatC. the distinctive features of American and British culturesD. the differences between the varieties of English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。