高三英语上学期期末检测题

第一节：单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 16.—Jim, can you work this Sunday? —________? I’ve been working for two weeks on end. A. Why me B. Why not C. What if D. So what 17. I’m not sure of the reason for the dog’s illness, but it ____ by eating too much. A. must have been caused B. need have been caused C. should have been caused D. may have been caused 18. It is so cold that you can’t go outside _____ fully covered in thick clothes. A. if B. unless C. once D. when 19. _____carefully, this coat will keep you warm through many winters. A. Looking after B. Looked after C. To look after D. To be looked after 20. Tom is always____, never making a decision about anything in a hurry. A. contradictory B. controversial C. cautious D. curious 21. Even though there was ____light rain falling, Barbara decided to get some night air and go for ____walk. A. the; a B. the; \ C. a; a D. a; \ 22. We visited the old tower in my hometown, which _____for nearly 400 years. A. would stand B. had stood C. stood D. was standing 23. How would you like if you were watching your favorite TV program and someone came into the room and just shut it off without asking you? A. that B. one C. him D. it 24. There is no easy way to remember prepositions, as it is one area of English____

the rules seem very irregular. A. that B. which C. whose D. where 25. Was it because of bad weather ____ Linda didn’t attend the meeting yesterday?

A. that B. why C. when D. how 26. Hardly ____laid off when he came to know how important the job was to his

family. A. did he get B. had he got C. has he got D. does he get 27. ________ ourselves from the physical and mental tensions, we each need deep thought and inner quietness. A. Having freed B. Freed C. To free D. Freeing 28. Working hard for many years is ____ Dr Beth Levinson has become a leader in the field of dentistry A. what B. whether C. why D. how 29. Paul ____ his mother—he behaves exactly the same way as she does. A. takes on B. puts up C. takes after D. lets down 30. It might have saved me some trouble ______ the schedule. A. did I know B. have I known C. do I know D. had I known

第二节完型填空 For most people, graduation day is exciting. 31 , my graduation day…was not. Two years ago on my graduation day, my family and friends flew in from across the country to 32 me. But like everyone else in my graduation class, I had__33___the economy turn from bad to worse during my senior year. We graduates had degrees, but very _34____opportunities. Countless applications had not been _35____. The weeks ahead weren’t _36___. I drove to Southern California to find work_37____I knew my small university town couldn’t offer me any __38___.But 100 job applications later, I found myself in the _39___spot as I was before. And the date to__40__my student loans was drawing ever closer. You know that feeling when you wake up and you are just filled with_41___? And the most frustrating part was no matter how much I tried, I just couldn’t seem to__42___. I began to write. Something about writing gave me _43___. I channeled my frustration into a children’s book. Beyond the “river” was the story of an unlikely hero featuring a little fish who refused to__44__on his dream. And then one day, __45__ any sort of writing degree or contracts in the writing world---just a lot of hard work and perseverance—I__46___ a publishing contract for my first book! After that, things began to fall into place. I was _47__ a second deal. Then, a few months later, I got an interview with The Walt Disney Company and was __48__shortly after. The lesson of this story: Don’t give up. Even if things look__49__now, don’t give up. Things_50__. All we need is the courage to push beyond the river. 31. A. Therefore B. Otherwise C. Instead D. However 32. A. comfort B. congratulate C. celebrate D. entertain 33. A. smell B. let C. watched D. made 34. A. good B. fair C. preferred D. limited 35. A. successful B. useful C. meaningful D. stressful 36. A. difficult B. easy C. important D. special 37. A. as B. if C. though D. unless 38. A. expectations B. ideas C. opportunities D. wishes 39 .A. same B. right C. only D. opposite 40. A. checking out B. carrying out C. going through D. paying back 41. A. ideas B. worry C. joy D. anger 42. A. take action B. take chances C. make progress D. fall behind 43. A. hope B. luck C. love D. interest 44. A. give in B. give up C. give away D. give out 45. A. beyond B. through C. from D. without 46. A. lost B. accomplished C. received D.won 47. A. offered B. lent C. served D. sent 48. A. encouraged B. valued C. challenged D. employed 49. A. boring B. crazy C. hopeless D. serious 50. A. increase B. change C. pass D. occur A Bandhavgarh National park in India is best known for its amazing setting, as well as having the highest concentration of tigers in India. In addition to tigers, there are also bears, deer, wolves, birds, etc. Location: In Madhya Pradesh state, almost 200 kilometers northeast of Jabalpur. The nearest village is Tala, which is the access point of the park. Opening Hours and Safari(游猎)Times Safaris operate twice a day, starting at dawn until late morning, and mid afternoon until sunset. The best time to visit the park is early in the morning or after 4 p.m to spot the animals. The park is closed from July 1 to September 30 due to the monsoon season(季风季节). Bandhavgarh Zones Bandhavgarh is divided into three main zones: Tala(the park’s best zone, with the most tigers), Magdhi (the second best zone to see tigers), and Khitauli(scenic and less visited, although tiger sightings do occur there; particularly good for birding). Entry Fees and Charges for Jeep Safaris Bandhavgarh has become expensive to visit in recent years. Entry fees have increased since October 2014. When going on a safari, separate fees must be paid for park entry and jeep hire. Entry tickets are priced per vehicle (up to six people).For 2015-16, park entry tickets cost as follows: ．Tala Zone: 2,400 rupees for Indians, 4,800 rupees for foreigners. (Up to six people) ．Other Zones: 1,200 rupees for Indians, 2,400rupees for foreigners. (Up to six people) Jeep Hire Expect to pay about 2,200 rupees to hire a jeep, in addition to the entry cost. This can be done at the park entrance. All hotels can arrange jeep hire and tours, but at