河南省许昌市四校2015-2016学年高二英语上学期第三次联考试题

河南省许昌市四校2008-2009学年度高二英语上学期期中联考试题本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。

听力考试记入总分，共150分。

考试时间120分钟。

第I卷（三部分，共115分）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。

例：How much is the shirt?A. ￡19.15B.￡9.15C.￡9.18答案是B1. At what time does the office open?A. 7:45.B. 8:15.C. 8:00.2. What did the man do last Saturday?A. He saw a play.B. He acted in a play.C. He went to the tea house.3. What is the relationship between the speakers?A. They are friends.B. They are strangers.C. They are brother and sister.4. What are the two speakers talking about?A. A fine boat.B. Their friend, Tom.C. The weather.5. What will the woman do this evening?A. Meet her Mum at the hotel.B. Say good-bye to her Mum at the airport.C. Fly to another city together with her Mum.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。

许昌市-上学期四校第一学段联考高二英语命题人：许昌二高韩永刚本试卷分为第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分.共150分，考试时间1.第I卷第一部分：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 does the man plan to do first?A. Have some foodB. Read the novelC. Do his homework2. What’s the possible relationship between the two speakers?A. Sales clerk and customerB. Teacher and studentC. Doctor and patient3. What did the woman leave at the man’s home?A. Her booksB. Her bikeC. Her bike light4. What are the two speakers talking about?A. A new movieB. A swimming poolC. Weekend plans5. What does the man like to eat?A. Apple pieB. FruitC. Ice cream第二节（共15小题；每题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，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒种；听完后，各个小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

2015-2016学年上学期第三次月考高二英语试题【新课标】一．阅读理解(20分）AAn old lady in a plane had a blanket（毯子）over her head and she did not want to take it off . The air hostess spoke to her, but the old lady said, “I have never been in a plane before, and I am frightened. I am going to keep this blanket over my head until we are back on the ground again!”Then the captain came. He said, “Madam, I am the captain of this plane. The weather is fine, there are no clouds in the sky, and everything is going very well. ”But she contin ued to hide.So the captain turned and started to go back. Then the old lady looked out from under the blanket with one eye and said, “I am sorry, young man, but I don’t like planes and I am never going to fly again. But I’ll say one thing, ”She continued kindly, “You and your wife keep your plane very clean!”1. An old lady had _________ .A. glassesB. a blanket over her headC. a coatD. a basket2. A. She didn’t want to ________ .A. take it offB. turn it offC. get onD. talk about it3. _________ spoke to her .A. The air hostessB. The man next to herC. her husbandD. one of her friends4. The old lady had never been _________ before .A. abroadB. homeC. in a planeD. in hospital5. The woman didn’t like planes and she was never going ________ .A. to fly againB. to travelC. to go abroadD. to go homeBDick lived in England. One day in January he said to his wife, "I'm going to fly to New York next week because I've got some work there." "Where are you going to stay there?" his wife asked. "I don't know yet." Dick answered. "Please send me your address from there in a telegram (电报)," his wife said. "All right," Dick answered.He flew to New York on January 31st and found a nice hotel in the center of the city. He put his things in his room and then he sent his wife a telegram. He put the address of his hotel in it.In the evening he didn't have any work, so he went to a cinema. He came out at nine o'clock and said, "Now I'm going back to my hotel and have a nice dinner."He found a taxi and the driver said, "Where do you want to go?" But Dick didn't remember the name and address of his hotel."Which hotel are my things in?" he said, "And what am I going to do tonight?" But the driver of the taxi did not know. So Dick got out and went into a post office. There he sent his wife another telegram, and in it he wrote, "Please send me my address at this post office."6. Dick flew to New York because ___.A. he went there for a holidayB. he had work thereC. he went there for sightseeing (观光)D. his home was there7. Why did his wife want a telegram from him?A. Because she didn't know his address yetB. Because she wanted to go to New York, tooC. Because she might send him another telegramD. Because she couldn't leave her husband by himself in New York8. Where did Dick stay in New York?A. In the center of the city.B. In a hotel.C. In a restaurant.D. At his friend's house.9. Who would send him the name and address of his hotel?A. The manager (经理) of his hotel.B. The police office.C. The taxi driver.D. His wife.10. Which of the following is not true?A. Dick stayed at a nice hotel in the center of the city.B. Dick didn't work on the first night of his arrival.C. Dick forgot to send his wife a telegram.D. Dick wanted to go back to his hotel in a taxi.二、完形填空（30分）The first day of school our teacher let us know someone. Looking out, we found an old woman __11 at the door. She said, "Hi, my name is Susan. I am seventy years old". While we were __12 what made her take this 13 at her age. She said with a smile. "I'm here to meet a rich husband, get 14 , have two children and travel together. " Hearing this, all of us laughed. "In fact, "she went on," I always 15 of having a college education, and nowI'm getting __16 !"After class we had chocolate and milk together. We became good 17 . I often listened to this "time machine" as she shared her __18 with me. At the end of the term we invited Susan to give us a 19 . When she was stepping up to the podium (讲台), suddenly she found she took the wrong paper. She felt a little 20 and said, "I am sorry. I am so nervous. I can't get my ready talk 21 , so I have to tell you _22 I know. "In her speech she told us" We don't stop playing as we are old, we grow old_23 we stop playing. The secret of staying 24 , being happy and getting success is that we should laugh and find something 25 every day. I think there is a great 26 between growing old and growing up. I am seventy now. If I 27 in bed for one full year and never do anything, I'll become seventy-one. Since anybody can grow older, my 28 is to grow, up by always finding the chance in change. Growing older can't be avoided (避免) ,growing up can be 29 . It's never too late to be all you can possibly be. "During the four years' study, it was so easy for Susan to make friends 30 she went. In the end, the wonderful woman got the college degree (学位).11. A. escaped B. appeared C. reached D. hurried12. A. finding B. getting C. wanting D. wondering13. A. success B. activity C. challenge D. work14. A. married B. worried C. excited D. relaxed15. A. realized B. made C. knew D. dreamed16. A. one B. each C. some D. much17. A. teachers B. friends C. students D. neighbors18. A. news B. study C. hope D. experience19. A. lesson B. present C. talk D. story20. A. frustrated B. frightened C. serious D. painful21. A. again B. back C. down D. away22. A. which B. how C. what D. why23. A. until B. before C. though D. because24. A. old B. young C. clear D. awake25. A. natural B. difficult C. interesting D. possible26. A. difference B. change C. pleasure D. confidence27. A. lie B. hide C. leave D. turn28. A. plan B. mind C. decision D. idea29. A. noticed B. chosen C. thought D. mentioned30. A. whenever B. however C. wherever D. whether三、语法填空（15分）Women: Excuse me. ____1____ you Mr. Atkins?Atkins: Yes. You don’t know me, of course. I don’t teach here. I just give oral examinations here now and then. Don’t be ____2____.Women: Nervous? Who? Me?Atkins: Now, sit down, please. I’m going to ask you a few ____3____. Then we’re going to have a short conversation in English. Do you understand?Women: Yes, of course I do. But may I ask you something ____4____?Atkins: After the examination, please. Just concentrate ____5____ my questions for the moment. First of all, ____6____ are you learning English?Woman: Why am I learning English?Atkins: Yes, I mean, what are you going to do with ____7____? Are you going to be a teacher of English or what?Woman: Please stop just ____8____ second. I really must ask you something first.Atkins: (Angry) Very well, if you insist.Woman: Would you like a cup of coffee?Atkins: Pardon? What ____9____ (do) you say just now?Woman: You see. I’m one of the ____10____ (teacher) here. I come to ask you if you would li ke a cup of coffee.1.__________2.__________3.__________4.__________5.__________6.__________7.__________8.__________9.__________ 10.__________四．改错(10分）1. Following the road and you will find the store.2. We got on the school bus and it takes us straight to the People’s Park.3. Don’t let the young children to go swimming.4. It took place in France, an European country.5. “Do you mind getting me some water?” “Certainly don’t.”6. My father has two brothers, both of them are all Party members.7. He devoted his life for his country.8. There have no buses, and we had to walk home.9. I don’t think he can do the work well, can’t he?10. What a terrible weather we have been having!五．单词测试英译汉（10分）1. regret2. forgive3. mention4. relative5. combine6. therefore7. emotion 8. breathe9. abandon 10. eventually六.书面表达（15分）以“friendship”为题，表达一下自己对于友谊的看法，什么是真正的朋友？朋友对于你的意义是什么？可以以一个朋友为例，说出自己的观点。

高三第三次英语考试题2015.12第I 卷第一部分阅读理解（共20小题；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）AMy daddy doesn’t now how to epress love at all. It is my mum that maeseveryone happy and calm in our family; while daddy only wors day and night, neverlooing at us in the face. But mum maes a wrongdoing list of us for daddy scoldingus. She’s a spy!Once, I stole a candy. Daddy ased me to put it bac and told the shopeeperthat I would lie to carry loads for her. Well, mum told him I was just a child.I broe my leg on the playground. It’s still mum that held me tightly in herwarm arms. Daddy drove us right to the emergency room. He was ased to move the caraway for that vacant was for ambulance. Daddy got angry, “what do you thin of it?A touring car?”On my birthday party, it was, again, my mum that too over the cae for me.My dad? He was busy blowing balloons and setting the table and doing the housewor.While looing over our album, friends always as, “What does your father loo lie?” God nows. He photos others all th e time. So there are many and many photosof my mum and me, pretty and lovely photos.And I still remembered the day when dad taught me riding. I ased him not tolet his hands away, but he did the opposite. And I certainly fell onto the ground.I got angry and decided to get on the bie and rode. But he smiled again.Mum wrote every letter to me while I was in college. He, ecept checs, didwrite a letter, but etremely short, just a few words, saying, “Without your playing on the lawn, my son, my lawn grows p rettier than before.”Every time I phoned, it seemed he wanted to tal, but he would say, “I will get your mum.”On the day of my wedding, mum cried as if we would never meet again, whiledad went out with a nasal sound.From very young, I heard him saying, “Where have you been?”“When do you go home?”“Did you get oil for your car?”“No, I don’t agree.” Dad really nows nothing about showing love. Unless...Maybe he showed while I didn’t notice, is it?1. From the first and second paragraphs, we can infer that____.A. it was the daddy that was in charge of his children’s educationB. the writer’s parents loved their children;at the same time,they were strictwith themC. the children were all afraid of their father so they had to be cuteD. the writer’s momwas lie a spy who reported what the children did to the father2. Why did the father get angry when he sent the writer to the hospital?A. Because he pared his car at a wrong place.B. Because the paring space of the ambulance was very crowded.C. Becaus e the writer’s injury made the father quite upset.D. Because the person paid little attention to his son’s serious injury.3. According to Paragraph Si, we now the father ____.A. was not patient when he taught the writer ridingB. might want to see his child fall off the bieC. used a wrong way of teaching his child ridingD. might want his son to learn riding through independent practice4. Which of the following is not true according to the passage?A. The dad posted checs to the writer while he was in college.B. The dad had no single photo of his own in the album.C. The dad scolded the writer for having damaged the lawn.D. The dad got ecited when participating in the writer’s wedding.BWhy do people buy art? To answer this question, as yourself what yourreasons are for thining of getting a piece of art. An artwor can cost a large amount of money, but if it meets your needs, it’s worth every penny.People buy art for many reasons. Many people buy an artwor simply because theylie it, even if it is by an unnown artist. Art, as long as you enjoy it, is nevera waste of money.Art is for enjoyment. Art is meant to be shown. Don’t ever feel pressured into buying something you won’t enjoy looing at day after day, no matter what otherpeople m ay say. Don’t buy something that doesn’t attract you just because it istrendy, or because the artist is famous, or because you have been advised that the artwor will mae a good investment. If you don’t lie the artwor at all, don’t buy it!Art improves your environment. Have you ever noticed that all beautiful homeshave art as an necessary（必需的）part of the decoration? Art lends life and color to otherwise plain and ordinary walls. A well thought--out art collection will help create a unique atmosphere in your home and mae it more attractive.Art maes a statement. The ind of art you surround yourself with says much about your personality, tastes and values. Art truly is a mirror of the soul.Art enriches your life. Love--even the love of a wor of art--contributes tohealthier living and a longer lifespan (寿命). Art should enrich your life.Otherwise, why do you spend precious time and resources on it?Just remember to select something which will appeal to your tastes, and eepto a sensible budget. Good art nee dn’t cost an arm and a leg.Happy art collecting!5. What’s the purpose of the passage?A. To advise us to buy an epensive artwor.B. To remind us to be sensible when buying an artwor.C. To teach us how to choose wors of art.D. To eplain the benefit of art to people.6. According to the author, what should you consider when buying a piece of art?A. Whether it brings pleasure to you.B. Whether it is fashionable at present.C. Whether you can profit from it in the end.D. Whether it is created by a famous artist.7. Which of the following words best describes a wor of art placed in a house?A. OrdinaryB. AttractiveC.Necessary D. Unique8. The underlined sentence in Paragraph 5 means that ____.A. art can show what you loo lieB. art is an epression of yourselfC. a mirror has a feature similar to artD. a mirror can be a piece of true artCIt was Thansgiving morning. I was busy preparing the traditional Thansgivingturey when the doorbell rang. I opened the front door and saw two small childrenin rags huddling together on the top step.“Any old papers, lady？” ased one of them.I was busy. I wanted to say “no” until I looed down at their feet. They werewearing thin little sandals(凉鞋), wet with heavy snow.“Come in and I'll mae you a cup of hot cocoa.”They waled over and sat down at the table. Their wet sandals left mars uponthe floor. I served them cocoa and bread to fight against the cold outside. ThenI went bac to the itchen and started cooing.The silence in the front room struc me. I looed in. The girl held the emptycup in her hands, looing at it. The boy ased in a flat voice, “Lady, are you rich？”“Am I rich? Pity, no！”I looed at my worn-out slipcovers(椅套). The girl put her cup bac in itssaucer(茶碟)carefully and said, “Your cups match your saucers.”　They left after that, holding their papers against the wind. They had reminded me that I had somuch for which to be grateful.Plain blue china cups and saucers were only worth five pence. But they matched.I tasted the potatoes and stirred(搅动)the meat soup. Potatoes and brown meat soup, a roof over our heads, my man with a regular job, these matched, too.I moved the chairs bac from the fire and cleaned the living room. The muddymars of little sandals were still wet upon my floor. Let them be for a while, Ithought, just in case I should begin to forget how rich I am.9．Which of the following would be the best title for the tet?A．Lady, are you rich? B．A story of Thansgiving DayC．Don't forget how rich you are D．Does cups and saucers match well? 10．Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?A．The girl thought the writer was rich just because she wanted to mae the writer happy.B．The writer had thought she wasn't rich because her supplies were not epensive.C．If cups and saucers match well, they are a best pair even though cheap.D．After hearing what they said, the writer seemed to understand what a rich life was.11．The writer left the muddy mars of little sandals on the floor for a whileto________.A．show that she was a indhearted ladyB．remind her that she shouldn't forget how rich she wasC．leave room for readers to thin about what being rich isD．prove that she had understood what meant being rich12．It can be inferred from the tet that whether you are rich depends on________.A．how much money you have madeB．what attitude you have had towards lifeC．the way you help othersD．your social relationshipDThe drug store was closing for the night. Young Alfred Higgins, the shop-assistant, was ready to go home. Mr. Carr, the boss, stared at him and said“Hold on, Alfred. Maybe you'd be good enough to tae the things out of your pocets and leave them here before you go.”　Alfred's face got red. After a little hesita tion, he too out what he had stolen. Mr. Carr said, “Maybe I should call your motherand let her now I'm going to have to put you in prison.”Alfred thought his mother would come rushing in, eyes burning with anger. But,to his surprise, she arrived wearing a smile. “Hello, I'm Alfred's mother. Is hein trouble?”　she said. Mr. Carr was surprised, too. He had epected Alfred's mother to come in nervously, shaing with fear, asing with wet eyes for a mercy for herson. But no, she was most calm, quiet and pleasant and was maing Mr. Carr feelguilty…. Soon Mr. Carr was shaing his head in agreement with what she was saying. “Of course”, he said, “I don't want to be cruel. You are right. Sometimes, alittle good advice is the best thing for a boy at certain times in his life andit often taes the youths long time to get sense into their heads.” And he warmly shoo Mrs. Higgins's hand. www.Bac home, without even looing at Alfred, she said, “You are a bad luc. It isone thing after another, always has been. Why do you stand there so stupidly? Goto bed.”　In his bedroom, Alfred heard his mother in the itchen. There was no shame in him, just pride in his mother's strength. He felt he must tell her how greatshe was. As he got to the itchen, he saw his mother drining a cup of tea. He wasshoced by what he saw. His mother's face was a frightened, broen one. It was notthe same cool, bright face he saw earlier in the drug store. As she lifted the teacup, her hand shoo. And some of the tea splashed on the table. Her lips movednervously. She looed very old. He watched his mother without maing a sound. Thepicture of his mother made him want to cry. He felt his youth coming to an end.He saw all the troubles he brought his mother in her shaing hand and the deep lines of worry in her grey face. It seemed to him for the first time he had ever reallyseen his mother.13. Which of the following is probably said by Mrs. Higgins while taling to Mr.Carr?A. “Please, for God's sae, you now, he is just a id.”B. “I can't believe it! You are treating my son lie that!”C. “You now, it taes time for a youth to truly grow up.”D. “Punishment maes sense because it teaches about the law.”14. What does the underlined phrase "his mother's strength"(Para. 3) refer to?A. Mrs. Higgins's calmness and communicating sills.B. Mrs. Higgins's attitude towards parental sufferings.C. Mrs. Higgins's love and care for her son Alfred.D. Mrs. Higgins's greatness as a woman.15. After the incident, young Alfred would probably ________.A. feel ashamed of her motherB. change his attitudes towards lifeC. learn to live an independent lifeD. hate Mr. Carr for hurting her mother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。

高二河南省许昌市英语上册期中监测试题班级：________________ 学号：________________ 姓名：______________一、听力题（每题3分）Question 1: What are the speakers going to do together?A. Watch a movie.B. Do a project.C. Borrow books.D. Write an essay.Answer 1: CConversation 2W: Did you hear about the English speech contest next week?M: Yes, I’m thinking of participating. But I’m not very confident.W: You should definitely try. I’m sure you’ll do great.Question 2: What is the man planning to do?A. Attend a concert.B. Participate in a contest.C. Improve his confidence.D. Watch a speech contest.Answer 2: BConversation 3M: Excuse me, could you tell me where the nearest post office is?W: Yes, it’s on the corner of Main Street and Second Avenue. You can’t miss it.Question 3: What does the woman mean?A. The post office is far away.B. The post office is easy to find.C. The man should take a bus.D. The man is in the wrong place.Answer 3: BConversation 4W: I’m so excited for the school trip to the museum next week.M: Me too! I love visiting museums and learning about different cultures. Question 4: What are the speakers excited about?A. A school trip.B. A history lesson.C. A cultural event.D. A museum exhibition.Answer 4: AConversation 5M: Have you finished your math homework for tomorrow?W: Not yet. But I’ll do it right after dinner.Question 5: What will the woman do after dinner?A. Watch TV.B. Do her homework.C. Go out with friends.D. Play sports.Answer 5: B二、单选题（每题3分）Question 1:The manager_______the workers how to improve the quality of the products at themeeting.A. showedB. advisedC. taughtD. instructedAnswer: DQuestion 2:—I’m sorry I can’t help you with the problem.—_______I’ll ask someone else.A. No problemB. That’s all rightC. Never mindD. Thanks anywayAnswer: DQuestion 3:_______ is known to us all is that the 2023 World Cup will be held in Qatar.A. ItB. WhatC. AsD. WhichAnswer: BQuestion 4:He_______for the company for three years before he went to Japan.A. has workedB. worksC. workedD. had workedAnswer: DQuestion 5:—What’s the matter with you?— I have a headache and feel a bit_______today.A. tiredB. excitedC. interestedD. wellAnswer: A三、多选题（每题4分）Question 1:Choose two answers that correctly describe the characteristics of a good teacher.A. Strict and demandingB. Patient and understandingC. Lazy and indifferentD. Creative and innovativeE. Unorganized and disorganizedAnswers: B, DQuestion 2:Which two of the following are common challenges faced by high school students?A. Lack of motivationB. Excessive free timeC. Lack of sleepD. Easy examsE. Peer pressureAnswers: A, CQuestion 3:Select two ways that technology has changed the way we learn.A. Increased the need for physical textbooksB. Allowed for more personalized learningC. Decreased the importance of teachersD. Enabled remote learningE. Made learning less efficientAnswers: B, DQuestion 4:Identify two reasons why it is important to develop good study habits.A. To improve gradesB. To avoid doing homeworkC. To develop critical thinking skillsD. To procrastinate lessE. To have more free timeAnswers: A, CQuestion 5:Pick two suggestions that can help a student reduce stress during exams.A. Stay up late studyingB. Exercise regularlyC. Skip meals to focus betterD. Take breaks during studyingE. Compare oneself to others excessivelyAnswers: B, D四、阅读理解（每题4分）Title: The Power of ReadingReading is a powerful tool that has the ability to transform lives. It is a gateway to new ideas, knowledge, and cultures. Whether it’s a novel, a poem, or a non-fiction book,reading can open up a world of possibilities.In today’s digital age, where screens and technology dominate, it’s easy to forget the joy of reading a physical book. But the benefits of reading go far beyond entertainment.It can improve our vocabulary, writing skills, and even our critical thinking abilities.Reading also has the power to transport us to places we’ve never been. Through books, we can visit the far-off lands of our imagination, meet fascinating characters, andexperience adventures that would be impossible in real life.Moreover, reading is a great way to relax and unwind after a long day. It can help usescape from the stresses of everyday life and give us a break from the constant stream of information we receive from our devices.In conclusion, the power of reading is truly remarkable. It can open up our minds to new perspectives, enrich our lives, and help us grow as individuals. So why not make a commitment to reading more books today?Questions:1.What is the main idea of the passage? (4 points)Answer: The power and benefits of reading.2.What does the passage say about the digital age? (4 points)Answer: In the digital age, screens and technology dominate, and it’s easy to forget the joy of reading physical books.3.How can reading improve our writing skills? (4 points)Answer: By reading, we can improve our vocabulary, which in turn improves our writing skills.4.What does the passage suggest as a way to relax after a long day? (4 points)Answer: Reading is a great way to relax and unwind after a long day.5.What is the author’s recommendation at the end of the passage? (4 points)Answer: The author recommends making a commitment to reading more books.Answers and Explanations:The answers are based on a direct understanding of the passage’s content and the questions asked. Each answer directly corresponds to theinformation provided in the passage.五、作文（30分）Section V: Writing (30 points)Part A: PromptWrite a short essay of about 120 words on the topic “The Importance of Reading in High School.” You should include reasons why reading isessential for high school students and how it can benefit them in their academic and personal development.Part B: Example EssayThe Importance of Reading in High SchoolReading plays a pivotal role in the academic and personal growth of high school students. Firstly, it enhances our vocabulary and language skills, allowing us to express ourselves more effectively. Secondly, reading exposes us to a wide range of ideas and perspectives, broadening our horizons and cultivating a more critical mind. Additionally, books are a gateway to understanding different cultures and histories, fostering empathy and cross-cultural understanding. Moreover, reading for pleasure reduces stress, promoting emotional well-being. In conclusion, reading isinvaluable for high school students as it equips us with knowledge, skills, and insights that are crucial for our future success.Part C: Writing Instructions•Please write your essay on the provided topic.•Ensure that your essay is around 120 words.•Include reasons and examples to support your argument. •Use proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation. •Focus on clarity and coherence in your writing.。

新乡平顶山许昌三市2015届高三第三次调研考试英语本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分。

满分150分，时间120分钟。

考试结束只交答题卡。

第Ⅰ卷注意事项：1．答题前，考生在答题卷和答题卡上务必用直径0．5毫米黑色墨水签字笔将自己的姓名、准考证号填写清楚。

在答题卡上用2B铅笔将考号涂完整。

2．每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号，在试卷上作答无效。

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）请听下面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秒的时间来回答有关小题和阅读小一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

请听下面5段对话，选出最佳选项。

1. Whom did the man get a present from?A. John.B. Jack.C. The woman.2. What does the woman want to buy?A. Sweets and apples.B. Oranges and apples.C. Vegetables and apples.3. What time is it now?A. 8:05.B. 8:15.C. 8:35.4. What is the woman going to do?A. Go to the bookstore.B. See her doctor.C. Visit her uncle.5. Which is the quickest way to the airport?A. By taxi.B. By underground.C. By bus.第二节（共15小题；每小题1．5分，满分22．5分）请听下面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。

12月高二联考英语温馨提示：本试卷共分两个部分：水平测试（100分）和能力测试（50分），满分150分，时量90分钟。

第一部分水平测试（共三个部分，满分100分）第一部分听力（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，从试题所给的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. When will the woman probably finish her homework?A.By 10:10B.By 10:20C.By 10:302. What wil the man do tonight?A.Go skatingB.Make cardsC.Go shopping3.What does the woman think of the math problem?A.StrangeB.DifficultC.Simple4.What are the two speakers mainly talking about?A.A hospitalB.Some job informationC.The man’s work5.What’s the weather like now?A.FineB.CloudyC.Rainy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、7题。

6.How did the woman probably feel when watching the movie?A.UpsetB.BoredC.Excited7.Whom did the woman watch the movie with?A.Her cousinB.Her uncleC.Her father听第7段材料，回答第8、9题8.How much should the man pay for a night?A.＄80B. ＄90C.＄1009.How long will the man stay at the hotel?A.3 daysB.4 daysC.5days听第8段材料，回答第10至12题.10.Why did the man move?A.He changed his work.B.He wanted to live near his office.C.His company offered him an apartment.11.How does the man go to work now?A.On footB.By busC.By subway12.How long does it take the woman to go to work?A.Twenty minutesB.Half an hourC.An hour听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。

许昌市三校联考高一上学期第三次考试英语试卷（考试时间：120分钟总分：150分）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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

AIf Confucius（孔子）were still alive today and could celebrate his September 28 birthday with a big cake, there would be a lot of candles. He’d need a fan or a strong wind to help him put them out.While many people in China will remember Confucius on his special day, few people in the United States will give him a passing(短暂的) thought. It’s nothing personal. Most America ns don’t even remember the birthdays of their own national heroes.But this doesn’t mean that Americans don’t care about Confucius. In many ways he has become a bridge that foreigners must cross if they want to reach a deeper understanding of China.In the past two decades, the Chinese studies programs have gained huge popularity in Western universities. More recently, the Chinese government has set up Confucius Institutes in more than 80 countries. These schools teach both Chinese language and culture. The main courses of Chinese culture usually included Chinese art, history and philosophy（哲学）. Some social scientists suggest that Westerners should take advantages of the ancient Chinese wisdom to make up for the drawbacks of Westerners philosophy. Students in the United States, at the same time, are racing to learn Chinese. So they will be ready for life in a world where China is an equal power with the United States. Businessmen who hope to make money in China are reading books about Confucius to understand their Chinese customers.So the old thinker’s ideas are still alive and well.Today China attracts the West more than ever, and it will need more teachers to introduce Confucius and Chinese culture to the West.As for the old thinker, he will not soon be forgotten by people in the West, even if his birthday is forgotten.1. The opening paragraph is mainly intended to ________A. provide some key facts about ConfuciusB. attract the readers’ interest in the subjectC. show grea t respect for the ancient thinkerD. prove the popularity of modern birthday celebrations2. We can learn from Paragraph 4 that American students______A. have a great interest in studying ChineseB. take an active part in Chinese competitionsC. try to get high scores in Chinese examsD. fight for a chance to learn Chinese3. What is the best title for the passage?A. Forgotten Wisdom in AmericaB. Huge Fans of the Chinese LanguageC. Chinese Culture for WesternersD. Old Thinker with a Big Future4. The passage is most likely to appear in ___________.A. a biography lessonB. a history paperC. a newspaperD. a philosophy textbookBThe class of eighth grade at a Los Angeles middle school tap their rulers and nod their heads to the rhythm of the rap video shown on a screen. Their algebra（代数） teacher, LaMar Queen, uses rhyme to help them memorize seemingly difficult items to improve their grades.Queen, 26, is now known at Los Angeles Academy Middle School as the rap teacher, but his fame has spread beyond the 2，200student school in this neighborhood. He's won a national award and shown teachers and parents how to use rap to teach children. “Math is a bad word for many students, but if we put it in a form tha t kids enjoy, they'll learn，” Queen said. “Rap is what the kids respond to. They don't have a problem memorizing the songs at all.”Queen's math rap came about by chance. Two months after starting at LA Academy, he was frustrated （泄气的） when kids said his class was boring. They thought that he looked like the singer Kanye West, so they challenged him to rap.Queen has been rapping since the seventh grade. With his students' challenge on his mind, he pushed aside work on his lesson plans and wrote a rap song Slope Intercept.Word of his rapping soon reached the school's main office. Principal Maria Borges went to look into it, and came out smiling.” It interests the kids，” she said.” Kids seem to know all the rap songs, and it's helpful for them to remember math rules.” “Some kids who aren't even in Mr Queen's class go around singing his songs，” said Kejon Closure, 13, who went from a C-average to an A.In the raps, Queen defines（定义） a math concept and works through sample problems step by step. He keeps a relaxed manner when singing with his students. Queen also tries to inspire them. His lyrics（歌词）tell students “to get As on your papers”，and “to be respectful and listen to your parents”．Sometimes the students appear in the videos as a reward for good grades and behavior.5．According to the passage, LaMar Queen has been ________ since he began to teach students at Los Angeles Academy.A．a popular teacher B．a music teacherC．a mathematics teacher D．a famous singer6. LaMar Queen has won a national award because ________．A．he is good at composing rap songsB．his new musical production was shown on TVC．he created a unique teaching method in mathD．he gave students a lot of confidence7. This passage may be taken from China Daily in the column of ________．A．society B．educationC．entertainment D．biographyCThere was a famous temple on a high hill in Assam. The priest (神父）of this temple was widely respected. When he grew old, he started searching for a younger priest to replace him after his death. However，much to his disappointment, he could not find any suitable person. As the priest lay on his deathbed, h e called his assistant and told him，“After my death, make sure that only a 'human being ，replaces me as the priest of this temple. ”As soon as he said these words, he died.Information soon travelled far and wide. A day was set for the selection of the successor (继任者）.That day, many people started coming to the temple. The route to the temple was full of thorns (荆棘）and stones. By the time most people reached the temple, they had had cuts on their feet and hands.By afternoon, as the selection process was about to end, one young man walked slowly into the temple. The assistant noticed him and said，"Young man, you are very late. ”The man replied, “I know I am late, so I will not participate in the competition. ”But the assistant was curious to know about this man. He asked again, “But how did you hurt yourself so badly? Didn't you follow the same route as the others?”“I did,“replied the man, “But I thought I must remove the thorns and sharp stones from the path so that when people come to pray in this temple they won't get hurt. ”Hearing this, the assistant smiled and said, "Congratulations, you have been chosen.，’This greatly annoyed the other participants(参加者). “How can you choose him as he has not gone through any of the tests?” they demanded.The assistant replied, “Our old priest used to say that only a human being, knows how to watch for other people's interests. All of you climbed the same path. But only this man thought about the others and cleared the path so that no one would get hurt. By this definition (定义），only he qualifies as a human being ，and therefore only he should be the successor to the great old priest. "8. What happened immediately after the old priest died?A. The assistant took the old priest's position.B. Many people climbed to the temple to say goodbye to him.C. The assistant shut the temple and started mourning for the old priest.D. Word spread that there was an urgent need for the old priest's successor.9. Why was the young man late for the competition?A. He had forgotten his way and thus had taken a longer route to the temple.B. He removed all the sharp stones and thorns from the path leading to the temple.C. He offered wa ter to the other participants on their way to the temple.D. He had forgotten all about the competition in the morning.10. How did the other participants react to the assistant's decision?A. They took it easy and learnt a lesson from the incident.B They praised the assistant for being so wise and fair.C. They got angry and opposed the assistant's decision.D. They felt ashamed of themselves and left immediately.11. What was the old priest's definition of a "human being”？A. Someone who cares about other people's interests.B. Someone who succeeds in life and earns a lot of money.C. Someone who removes sharp stones that block the path.D. Someone who knows how to make other people enjoy life.DRyan Jones is only eight months old, b ut he is already “talking” with his parents. When lie is hungry, he opens and closes his hand. This means milk. He also knows the signs for his favorite toy and the word more.Ryan is not deaf, and his parents are not deaf, but his mother and father are teaching him to sign. They say a word and make a sign at the same time. They repeat this again and again. When Ryan learns a new sign, his family is very excited. Ryan’s parents think that he will be a happier baby because he can communicate with them.Ryan’s parents are teaching Ryan to sign because of a man named Joseph Garcia. Although Garcia was not from a deaf family, he decided to learn American Sign Language (ASL). First, he took courses in ASL. Then he got a job helping deaf people communicate with hearing people. In his work, he saw many deaf parents sign to their infants. He noticed that these babies were able to communicate much earlier than hearing children.Garcia decided to try something new. He taught ASL to parents who were not deaf. The families started to teach signs to their infants when they were six or seven months old. These babies started using signs about two months later.Some people worry about signing to babies. They are afraid that these babies won’t feel a need to talk. Maybe they will develop spoken language later than other babies. However, research does not show this. In fact, one study found just the opposite. Signing babies actually learned to speak earlier than other children. As they grow older, these children are more interested in books. They also score higher on intelligence tests.There is still a big question for parents: Which are the best signs to teach their babies? Some parents make their own signs. Other parents want to teach ASL. It can be useful because many pe ople understand it. There’s no clear answer, but we do know this: All signing babies and their families are talking quite a lot!12. Why are Ryan’s parents teaching him to sign?A. They want to understand him.B. They are doing an experiment.C. He prefers signing to speaking.D. He was born with hearing problems.13. What caused Garcia to start his courses?A. His dream to make ASL popular.B. His wish to help as many deaf people as possible.C. His discovery that parents fail to communicate earlier.D. His concern that parents fail to communicate with their babies.14. Some people say no to signing to babies because they think_____.A. it is bad for their intelligence.B. it is a waste of time and money.C. it will slow their language developmentD. it will affect their future school performance.15. What would be the best title for the text?A. American Sign LanguageB. Children developmentC. Global languageD. Baby talk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。

高三英语试题05.21AIt’s high time you should live a low-carbon life when traveling. But how? The following offers you the answer.Before you goTurn off and unplug all of your non-essential electronic appliances. Experts say that 5-10 percent of the ave rage family’s electric bill is from electronic appliances that are plugged in 24hours a day. Televisions, computers, coffeemakers, toasters and even lamps can suck up power. If you are gone for any extended period, consider turning down the temperature on your water heater since there is no sense in keeping that water hot if you are not going to be around to use it.Choose a different wayIf you have a little extra time to spare, driving or taking a train to your destination might be an option. And there are always the long-distance options like Mega bus. If you do have to take a plane, fly non-stop. If you want to have a lower carbon footprint, avoid private jets even if you can afford them.At the hotelTake use of every conservation program that the hotel offers. Reuse your towels and turn off your air conditioning or heat before you leave for the day. Bring your own soap, shampoo and moisturizer, or at least take whatever is left of the hotel-supplied articles home with you to finish using there. Skip the morning printed newspaper and read it on your ipad, phone or computer.DrinkingCarry a water bottle with you so that you don’t have to buy plastic bottles. Travel to certain parts of the world and you will understand why. There’s not hing more disturbing than seeing something made up of plastic bottles and bags. Halong Bay in Vietnam is a great example where this kind man-made pollution is clearly visible.More focused? Click HERE.21. What should you do at the hotel in order to live a low-carbon life?A. Use one towel once every day.B. Keep your ipad, phone or computer on.C. Keep indoor temperature comfortable.D. Bring the leftover soap home for later use.22. You should do all these but ________ when and before travelling.A. have adequate sleep and keep energeticB. lower down the temperature on your water heaterC. cut off the power of all non-essential electronic appliancesD. choose green vehicles even if you can afford more expensive ones23. The text is most probably adapted from _________.A. a webpage on green lifeB. a guidebook on travelling abroadC. an advertisement on travel goodsD. a report on scientific discoveryBMy husband and I used to think we had all we had ever wanted. A beautiful house, three healthy children and one more on the way, two cars, a couple of four-wheelers for entertainment — We really had it all and we loved it. Then, the market turned and my husband’s job at a construction company was gone. The company was closing down forever.We both started looking for jobs right away, but there weren’t any to be found. With each passing day we were getting increasingly worried and we continued to work together in order to pull our family through. The more we pulled together, the closer we got. I felt feelings of admiration for my husband that I hadn’t felt in years.That’s why it was so hard for me to watch him blame himself for our present situation. I continually asked him to stop, but he seemed to want to punish himself for not having a job.Finally, one afternoon I pulled him aside and said, “We have four healthy children and each other. That’s what’s important. That makes you a rich man.”“But what if we lose the house? They’ll hate me —you’ll hate me,” he replied.I smiled at him and put my hands on both sides of his face to make him look me in the eye. “No matterwhere we live I will be happy —as long as I have you,” I smiled again as I realized that I wasn’t just saying that.In all the struggling together I had found that deep love for him that I had on the day we said “I do”.I could see his shoulders and neck relaxed. He held me close and we were able to talk and plan and dream together in a way that we hadn’t for quite some t ime. It was a turning point for us as a couple and a family.We are still struggling for our better life, but I consider us well-off because we have something that money can’t buy and no one can take away from us.24. We know from the story that ________.A. they both found good jobs at lastB. her husband was out of work for his not working hardC. both of them felt anxious about their unemploymentD. they didn’t love each other any longer after they got married25. By saying “The more we pulled together, the closer we got”, the wife means ________.A. her husband worked harder for being closerB. they had closer affection as they struggled togetherC. their house was closer to the company than beforeD. they were closer to another employment as time went by26. What is their present life like?A. Hard but warmB. Wealthy but annoying.C. Hard and disturbing.D. Comfortable and admiring.27. Which of the followings might be the best title?A. Better Life ComesB. Hard Time GoesC. We Have It AllD. We Lose It All1CAs is seen, kids’ lives have changed a lot in the last decades of years. But do they have a happier childhood than you or I did?It’s difficult to look back on one’s own childhood without some element of nostalgia（怀旧）. I have four brothers and sisters, and my memories are all about being with them, playing board games on the living room floor, or spending days in the street with the other neighborhood children, racing up and down on our bikes, or exploring the nearby woods. My parents scarcely appear in these memories, except as providers either of meals or of severe blame after some particularly risky adventure.These days, in the UK at least, the nature of childhood has changed dramatically. Firstly, families are smaller, and there are far more only children. It is common for both parents to work outside the home and there is the feeling that there just isn’t time to bring up a large family, or that no one could possibly afford to have more than one child. As a result, today’s boys and girls spend much of their time alone. Another major change is that youngsters today tend to spend a huge amount of their free time at home, inside. This is due to the fact that parents worry far more than they used to about real or imagined dangers, so they wouldn’t dream of letting their children play outside by themselves.Finally, the kind of toys children have and the way they play is totally different. Computer and video games have replaced the board games and more interesting activities of my childhood. The funny thing is that so many ways of playing games are called “interactive”. The fa ct that you can play electronic games on your own further increases the sense of loneliness felt by many young people today.Do these changes mean that children today have a less relaxing childhood than I had? I personally believe that they do, but perhaps every generation feels exactly the same.28. The question given in the first paragraph is designed to ________.A. show who the passage is written for.B. arouse people’s attention and lead in the topicC. collect different people’s opinions on the topic.D. emphasize the importance of the topic discussed in the passage.29. The followings are reasons for the changes EXCEPT that ________.A. parents are worried too much about their children.B. children play toys in completely different ways.C. playing outside is getting more and more dangerous.D. only children have become more, causing families smaller.30. What does the writer indicate in the fourth paragraph?A. Board games sh ouldn’t be replaced.B. Computer and video games should be cut off.C. Young people today should play more with other ones.D. Today’s electronic games easily cause more loneliness to the youth.31. The purpose of the writer is to ________ the childhood changes.A. introduceB. praiseC. criticizeD. discussDA recent finding has showed that blue-eyed people have already been living in Europe for at least 7,000years.A man who lived on the Iberian Peninsula before Europeans became farmers probably had blue eyes butdark hair and skin, according to scientists who have arranged his DNA in order. This surprising combination of eye, hair and skin coloring may not have been unusual during his lifetime, but it is no longer seen among modem Europeans, reported by the journal Nature.The man, a Neolithic hunter-gatherer known to scientists as La BranaⅠ, is of great interest to scientists because he offers a brief introduction to what was in Europeans’ DNA be fore agriculture spread through the continent. Experts have theorized that certain genetic feature spread quickly among humans after they adopted the farming lifestyle. La BranaⅠshows that at least some of their predictions were correct.The man’s skeleton, along with that of a male companion, was discovered in 2006 in a cave in what is now northeastern Spain. The site, known as La Brana-Arintero, sits about 5,000 feet above sea level, and the cave provided a cold, refrigerator-like environment that preserved his DNA.In the lab, scientists were able to remove enough DNA from a single tooth to reconstruct La Brana Ⅰ’s entire genome （基因组）. They compared it to the DNA of other ancient Europeans（including Otzi, the 5, 300-year-old mummy found in an Alpine glacier）and determined that he was a closer match with hunter-gatherers than with farmers.When it came to genes that would influence La Brana Ⅰ’s appearance, the researchers found that their 7,000-year-old subject had versions of two skin pigment（色素）genes that are either very rare or nonexistent among Europeans today. Then they looked at other places in the genome that influence pigmentation（色素沉着）and found a mix of ancient and modern gene variants（变种）. Taken together, La Brana Ⅰ’s DNA “is likely to have resulted in dark skin pigmentation and dark or brown hair,” they wrote.However, his DNA indicates that his eyes were most likely blue, the scientists found. This suggests that gene variants for light-colored eyes and skin did not spread together, they wrote, adding that La Brana Ⅰ’s combination “of dark skin and non-brown eyes is unique and no longer present in contemporary European populations.” Today, a blue-eyed person would typically have fair skin. To get some idea of whether La Brana Ⅰ’s coloring was unusual for his day, the researchers will try to arrange in order the DNA of his companion, who has been named La Brana Ⅱ.32. Scientists have carried out the research into La BranaⅠbecause they wanted to know________.A. toda y’s Europeans’ DNAB. the ancient agriculture in Europe.C. European hunter-gatherers’ DNA.D. the correctness of some of their predictions33. La Brana Ⅰ’s skeleton was best preserved mainly because of ________.A. the height of the caveB. the cold condition in the caveC. the location of the caveD. the wet condition in the cave34. Which of the following statements is TRUE?A. La Brana Ⅰ’s gene variants spread together.B. La Brana Ⅰ’s DNA influences his appearance.C. Today’s blue-eyed person may typically have rough rather than fair skin.D. La Brana Ⅰ’s gene is completely different from the contemporary Europeans’.35. The last paragraph suggests that ________.A. La Brana Ⅱhas the same genome with La Brana Ⅰ.B. Blue-eyed people were common in Europe 7,000 years ago.C. It’s not certain that La Brana’s app earance was common at that time.D. BranaⅠ’s combination of dark skin and non-brown is popular in contemporary Europeans.2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。

河南省许昌四校2015—2016学年度下学期第一次考试高二英语试题（考试时间120分钟试卷分值150 分）第一部分阅读理解（共两节，40分）（共15小题；每小题2分，共30分）第一节：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。

AFilmmaker Jennifer Nelson h ad to pay $ 1,500 to have“Happy Birthday to You”sung in the movie she’s making. The money went to Warner Music Group, a company that claims to own the copyright on the song. A copyright is the legal right to use or sell a creative product such as a song, a TV show, a book, or a work of art. Warner has claimed the copyright for“Happy Birthday to You”since 1988.“I never thought the song was owned by anyone,”Nelson said in an e-mail to The New York Times.“I thought it belonged to everyone.”Nelson’s movie is a documentary－a film that uses pictures and/or interviews with people to create a factual report of real-life events－and is actually about the history of the“Happy Birthday”song itself.Two sisters named Mildred and Patty Hill wrote a song called“Good Morning to All”in 1893. Over a short period of time, people began to sing the words“happy birthday to you”in place of the original lyrics to the tune of the Hill sisters’ song.A number of history experts say the there is no record of who actually wrote the“Ha ppy Birthday to You”lyrics. Historians also say there is no way to know when the general public began singing the“HappyB irthday”song, but they believe it was being sung by the public long before it was printed and owned by a company.Nelson’s lawyers say this piece of music’s history proves that“Happy Birthday to You”belongs to everyone in the general public. That would mean Warner Music Group has no right to charge anyone a fee to sing the song in any setting.Experts estimate that Warner/Chappell, the publishing division of the Warner Music Group, has made about $ 2 million a year from licensing fees for“Happy Birthday to You.”Nelson’s lawyers are asking a court in New York City to order Warner/Chappell to return fees they have collected over the past four years for use of the“Happy Birthday”song.1. Jennifer Nelson had to pay Warner Music Group to .A. own the copyright on a songB. have a song sung in her movieC. have it play a song in her movieD. have it write a song for her movie2. The history experts’ statement can prove that the“Happy Birthday”song.A. has always been very popularB. has more than 200 year historyC. does not belong to Warner Music GroupD. was initially owned by another company3. If the court suppo rts Nelson’s lawyers’ claims,.A. Warner will return about $ 8 millionB. she can obtain the copyright on the songC. Warner will have to pay her for her damagesD. she only needs to pay a little money to use the songBIs it possible to be both 8 and 80 years old at the same time? The answer is yes－if you count comic-strip(连环画) characters. Nancy, a third-grader, is the star of a popular comic strip found in newspapers across the country and around the world. That comic strip, also called Nancy, turns 80 this year.Nancy’s Aunt Fritzi w as the star of a comic strip called Fritzi Ritz in 1922. Eleven years later, Nancy showed up on Fritzi’s doorstep as an orphan(孤儿). Nancy stole the spotlight, and the comic was renamed. Today, Nancy remains a well-known character, with her comic strip appearing in more than 80 newspapers. TFK Kid Reporter Faye Collins recently spoke with Guy Gilchrist, who has been the comic strip’s author and illustrator(插图画家)since 1995.TFK:What is the best part about drawing the comic strip Nancy?GUY GIL CHRIST:It’s that something I’m doing actually can affect people in America or in the whole world. I get to be a part of something really positive that hopefully makes readers smile. Maybe there’s something that touches them.TFK:Tell us about Nancy and the other characters.GUY GILCHRIST:Nancy is eight years old in the comic strip. She is a regular kid who is loud but very sweet. She loves the character Sluggo though no one knows why, and the two of them are orphans. Aunt Fritzi takes care of both of them, and now Phil is in the strip and is kind of taking care of Sluggo.TFK:What inspires your ideas for the comic strip?GUY GILCHRIST:I’ve been writing things down in little composition books for many years. If I don’t have ideas, and I really can’t think of anything, I’ll look at old composition books. I’ll take some of those old ideas that didn’t really work and I’ll figure out why they didn’t work, and I’ll use them.4. The comic strip Fritzi Ritz was given a new name because .A. the character Fritzi passed awayB. the old name is hard to rememberC. the new name sounds more interestingD. the character Nancy became very popular5. Guy Gilchrist’s favorite part about drawing Nancy is that .A. he gets relaxed while drawingB. his works earn him much moneyC. his works can influence lots of peopleD. he becomes very famous around the world6. Which of the following is TRUE about the character Nancy?A. She is quiet and smart.B. She lives with her parents.C. She is looked after by Fritzi.D. She has a brother named Sluggo.7. While drawing Nancy, Guy Gilchrist takes inspiration from .A. his regular readersB. some of his friendsC. some popular booksD. his old compositionsCJohn Harrison has what must be the most wanted job in the United States. He’s the official taster for Edy’s Grand Ice Cream, one of the nation’s best-selling brands. Harrison’s ta ste buds(味蕾)are insured for $ 1 million. He gets to try 60 ice creams a day. And when h e isn’t doing that, he travels, buying Edy’s in supermarkets all over the country so that he can check for perfect appearance and flavor.After I interviewed Harrison, I realized that the life of an ice cream taster isn’t all Cookies‘n’Cream－a wonderful flavor that he invented. No, it’s extremely hard work, which requires self-control and selflessness.For one thing, he doesn’t swallow on the job. Like a coffee taster, H arrison spits. Using a gold spoon to avoid“off”flavors, he takes a small bite and moves it around in his mouth to introduce it to all 9,000 or so taste buds. Next he opens his mouth to get some air into the ice cream. Then he breathes in gently to bring the aroma(香味)of the ice cream up through the back of his nose. Each step helps Harrison assess whether the ice cream has a good balance of dairy, sweetness, and added ingredients. Then, even if the ice cream tastes heavenly, he puts it into a trash can.During the workweek, Harrison told me that he has to make other sacrifices, too: no onions, garlic, and no caffeine(咖啡因). Caffeine will affect the taste buds, he said, so his breakfast is a cup of tea. This is a small price to pay for what he calls the world’s best job.Harrison’s family has been in the ice cream business in one way or another for four generations, so Harrison has spent his entire life with it. However, he has never lost his love for its cold, creamy sweetness. He even orders ice cream in restaurants for dessert.8. What is special about Harrison’s job?A. He buys ice cream for his customers.B. He invents a lot of new ice creams.C. His daily task is to taste ice cream.D. His work is related to insurance.9. The author develops the third paragraph mainly .A. by classificationB. by comparisonC. by importanceD. by process10. The underlined part“a small price”in the fourth paragraph means that.A. Harrison must travel around the country a lotB. Harrison’s taste bud s have been affected by caffeineC. Harrison avoids some kinds of food and drink for his workD. Harrison must order ice cream for dessert when eating in restaurants11. What is the text mainly about?A. An ice cream taster’s job.B. How to taste an ice cream.C. A famous ice cream brand.D. How ice creams are invented.DJearlyn and Jevetta Steele, stars of A Prairie Home Companion,will entertain audiences with their production of Sisters, a musical story about the power of sisterhood, faith and family.They will perform at Theater L’Homme Dieu (TLHD) in Alexandria Tuesday through Saturday, July 23-27 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, July 28 at 2 p.m. Tickets range from $ 17.50 to $ 22.50.The Steeles have earned every music award offered in the state of Minnesota in the past 20 years. They have traveled around the world in the musical The Gospel at Colonus, including a Broadway run at the Lunt Fontanne Theater in 1988.Jearlyn is featured in the movie of Garrison Kiellor’s A Prairie Home Companion. In addition to being a motivational speaker, she is the host of her own top-rated radio show, Steele Talking in the city of Minneapolis. Jearlyn recently released a solo(独唱的)CD, Steele Praising Him.Jevetta is an Oscar award nominee(被提名者)for her song“I’m Calling You”from the movie Bagdad Café. She also starred in her musical Two Queens,One Castle at Mixed Blood Theater in Minneapolis.She released a jazz collection My Heart. She also performed in The Buddy Holly Story at the Ordway Center in St. Paul and in Spunk! At Penumbra Theater.The Steeles will also offer two master classes on Thursday, July 25 at TLHD for performers of all experience levels. Each class is $25.The Art of Performance will be held from 10 to 10:45 a.m. It will polish a monologue(独白), story, or song for performance. The Soul Music master class will be held from 11 to 11:45 a.m. It will focus on jazz, funk ,blues, and gospel singing techniques. Participants are asked to bring a monologue and/or song to work on with the Steeles. Space is limited.To buy tickets for Sisters or book the classes, call(320)846-3150 or visit www. .12. What will the Steeles perform from July 23 to 27?A. A Prairie Home Companion.B. Sisters.C. The Gospel at Colonus.D. Spunk!13. What do we know about Jearlyn?A. Sh e is an Oscar award nominee.B. She released a jazz collection My Heart.C. She hosts a radio program in Minneapolis.D. She directed the musical Two Queens, One Castle.14. Where will the Soul Music master class be held?A. At Theater L’ Homme Dieu.B. At the Lunt Fontanne Theater.C. At the Ordway Center.D. At Penumbra Theater.15. The classes offered by the Steeles .A. will be given in the morning.B. will begin from Tuesday, July 23C. are about improving singing skillsD. are open to experienced actors only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。