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绝密★启用前注意事项：1. 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号写在答题卡和该试题卷的封面上，并认真核对条形码上的姓名、准考证号和科目。

2. 考生作答时，选择题和非选择题均须做在答题卡上，在本试题卷上答题无效。

考生在答题卡上按答题卡中注意事项的要求答题。

3. 考试结束后，将本试题卷和答题卡一并交回。

4. 本试题卷共10页，如缺页，考生须声明，否则后果自负。

湖南省怀化市中小学课程改革教育质量监测2015届高三上期中考试英语试题温馨提示：本试题卷分四个部分，包括听力理解、语言知识运用、阅读和书面表达共10页。

时量120分钟。

满分150分。

PartⅠListening Comprehension (30 marks)Section A (22.5 marks)Directions: In this section, you will hear six conversations between two speakers. For each conversation, there are several questions and each question is followed by three choices marked A, B and C. Listen carefully and then choose the best answer for each question.You will hear each conversation TWICE.Example:When will the magazine probably arrive?A. Wednesday.B. Thursday.C. Friday.The answer is B.Conversation 11. What is Mr. Smith?A. A history teacher.B. A physics teacher.C. A chemistry teacher.2. What does the man think of the teacher?A. Experienced.B. Disorganized.C. Boring.Conversation 23. How much should the man pay in total?A. $150.B. $450.C. $300.4. Which of the following is TRUE about the man?A. He books a double room.B. He will arrive on April 9th.C. He isn’t fond of meatConversation 35. What does Harris probably want to do with Lucy?A. Have lunch.B. Watch a movie.C. Go to her office.6. When will Harris and Lucy meet?A. At 6:50.B. At 7:10.C. At 10:00. Conversation 47. What is the woman explaining?A. A book.B. An accident.C. An expression.8. What’s the woman’s attitude towards “burning bridges”?A. It should be avoided.B. It is sometimes necessary.C. It often happens in accidents.9. What will probably happen to the man?A. He will make the same mistake in the future.B. He will lose his present job.C. He will be able to get a reference from his boss.Conversation 510. What does the woman like about the armchair?A. Its size.B. Its color.C. Its design.11. What do we know about the speakers’ armchair at home?A. It is broken.B. It is heavy.C. It is brown.12. What will the speakers probably do about the armchair?A. Wait for a sale.B. Buy it right away.C. Ask for a cheaper price. Conversation 613. Why does the woman feel happy?A. The man can lend her a computer now.B. The man will study better.C. The man will use his own computer.14. Why did the man borrow the woman’s computer last time?A. He needed it for his paper.B. His computer was broken.C. He used it for his computer class.15. What has the man been doing with his new computer?A. Searching for information.B. Watching DVDs.C. Doing his homework.Section B (7.5 marks)Directions: In this section, you will hear a short passage. Listen carefully and then fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Fill in each blank with NO MORE THANSection A (15 marks)Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.21. ______developing countries need to do is to stop poverty.A. HowB. ThatC. WhichD. What22. Recently, there a boom in population movements.A. isB. wasC. has beenD. had been23. Wind power units are placed ______ there is a lot of wind.A. whereB. whenC. whichD. that24. One solution to this problem now is sustainable development.A. discussedB. discussingC. to be discussedD. being discussed25. – Who is the man standing there?– If you know, his name is Mike.A. mustB. canC. mayD. would26. This is a simple idea, but that is hard to put into practice.A. oneB. itC. thatD. those27. The people, _______ had been damaged by the flood, were given help by the Red Cross.A. all their homesB. all whose homesC. all of their homesD. all of whose homes28. It was to you and not to anyone else I lent the money.A. whomB. whyC. thatD. whether29. So popular that many people went to see the film adapted from it.A. was the bookB. did the bookC. the book wasD. had the book30. There is a saying that ______, “T each a man to fish, and you feed him for the rest of his life.”A. goB. wentC. goesD. is going31. The pipes have oil or water, which is heated and sent to the storage tank until toproduce electricity.A. neededB. needingC. to needD. having needed32. The number of children losing both parents to Aids ______ also expected to rise.A. wasB. isC. areD. were33. Had it not been for my teacher’s help, I the first place in the contest.A. won’t winB. wouldn’t winC. wouldn’t have wonD. mustn’t have won34. To save two students, a teacher and lost both of her legs last Tuesday.A. ran overB. was run overC. had run overD. has been run over35. Bob organized a charity concert money for the victims of hunger in Ethiopia.A. to raiseB. to be raisedC. raisingD. being raised Section B (18 marks)Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.As a young man, Al was a skilled artist, with a wife and two fine sons. One night, his older son developed a severe stomachache. Thinking it was only some common intestinal（肠的）disorder, neither Al nor his wife took the condition very 36 . But the boy 37 suddenly that night.Knowing the death could have been avoided if he had only realized the seriousness of the situation, he always felt he was 38 . To make matters worse, his wife left him a short time later, leaving him alone with his six-year-old younger son. The hurt and pain of the two situations were more than Al could 39 , and he turned to alcohol for help. In time Al became a(n) 40 .As the alcoholism progressed, AL began to 41 everything he possessed—his land, house, etc. Finally Al died alone in a small bar. Hearing of Al's death, I thought, "What a totally 42 life! What a complete failure! "As time went by, I began to 43 my earlier rough judgment. I knew Al's now adult son, Ernie. He is one of the kindest, most caring, most loving men I have ever known. I saw the love between Ernie and his children, thinking that kindness and caring had to come from somewhere.I hadn’t heard Ernie talk much about his44 . One day, I worked up my 45 to ask him what on earth his father had done so that he became such a special person. Ernie said quietly, “As a child until I left home at 18, Al came into my room every night, gave me a kiss and said,‘love you, son.’”Tears came to my eyes as I realized that I had been a 46 to judge Al as a failure. He had not left any material possessions behind. But he had been a kind loving father, and 47 his best love.36. A. angrily B. seriously C. easily D. happily37. A. recovered B. laughed C. died D. cried38. A. guilty B. happy C. experienced D. curious39. A. expect B. see C. hear D. stand40. A. beggar B. smoker C. worker D. alcoholic41. A. lose B. donate C. spend D. save42. A. successful B. limited C. satisfactory D. wasted43. A. reuse B. revalue C. repeat D. recognize44. A. mother B. brother C. father D. son45. A. laughter B. courage C. shyness D. belief46. A. fool B. winner C. wiser D. angel47. A. left out B. take away C. left behind D. take outSection C (12 marks)Directions: Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the context.He Rongfeng, a rich businessman, offered a large amount of money to a woman 48 she had helped him 21 years ago. 49 woman, Dai Xinfen, was an owner of a noodle restaurant. She was presented with a check worth 1 million yuan by him. 50 she refused his offer in 2013, he came to her house to thank her again at the end of this September.In 1993, he was a helpless little beggar 51 she met in a local street. Dai warmheartedly took him home, along with 52 two boys, to take care of them and help 53 find a way to survive. He Rongfeng and Dai lost contact when he moved to another city to seek work. He looked 54 Dai for a long time and finally found her. Dai was moved by his gratitude 55 refused to accept the check.Part ⅢReading Comprehension (30 marks)Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage.AI had been looking forward to my sister Patti’s visit for weeks. I had the whole thing planned. It would be one of our usual short-but-sweet get-togethers: a nice meal, some shopping, an outing with our kids.When Patti arrived, lunch was cooking on the stove. Everything was perfect. Then, a fewminutes later, a terrific clap of thunder rattled the window. A stormhad sped in out of nowhere. The lights went out—for the next12hours.It seemed like a disaster. Our long-awaited plans! Myhomemade lunch! Seeing the unfinished pork, we had to eat coldfood. We didn’t know what we can do next. The children asked,“Can we watch TV?”“The TV isn’t working.”I explained. So theybegged, “Well, how about a video, then?”“How about computer games?”“Can’t you just microwave some popcorn?” I quickly realized just how much we all took electricity for granted.But as the evening wore on, I also realized I had been taking something else for granted: the power of relationships. The point of my sister’s visit was not that we could go shopping. It didn’t matter whether we took our kids to the zoo. What counted were the people, not the plans.We all sang old camp songs and put on shadow plays. After the kids eagerly went to bed with their own flashlights, Patti and I brought chairs onto my small front porch (门廊). At first we talked about our ruined plans. Then we sat back silently, listening to the rain dropping through the trees. I hadn’t sat out there in ages, and night air felt cool. We began to talk about our friends. We planned our parents’ upcoming anniversary party. Our conversation went to places it hadn’t gone in years.I realized that what Patti and I had been looking forward to most was each other —something that often seemed vague on past short visits. Those get-togethers have always been enjoyable, but I must admit that they tend to melt together in my memory. That night the lights went out, on the other hand, they will burn brightly for a long time.56. The author planned to do something for her sister’s visit except __________.A. seeing a filmB. doing some shoppingC. cooking a nice mealD. going out with their kids57. Why did the lights go out?A. Because thunder rattled the window.B. Because a storm came.C. Because someone played a trick on them.D. Because they planned so.58. It can be inferred from the passage that__________.A. their get-togethers were usually longB. the author prepared a party for Patti’s visitC. the author and Patti talked a lot this timeD. the lunch was ready when Patti arrived59. On the night without power, the author was at last.A. madB. gratefulC. sadD. awful60. What did the author try to convey through this passage?A. A lot of things can be done when the electricity is cut off.B. The plan should be more careful.C. We should always turn off the lights.D. What counts are the people, not the plans.BWhen introducing American universities, some of the first institutions to mention are the Ivy League schools. Originally, the Ivy League was an athletic conference madeup of 8 private institutes of higher learning in northeastern United States.However, as time went on, these schools also became known for theirexcellence in academics besides athletics. Included in the Ivy League schoolsare Brown University, Columbia University, Cornell University, DartmouthCollege, Princeton University, University of Pennsylvania, Yale University,and Harvard University. These 8 schools have been recognized as some ofthe best colleges and universities in the United States.Harvard University is a private institution located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The university includes a number of graduate and professional schools, as well as a college forundergraduates. In 2012, Harvard ranked number one in US News’ ranking of national universities again. Founded in 1636, Harvard is the oldest institute of higher education in the United States. It can be said that first there was Harvard, then the United States of America. Also, Harvard’s library contains the oldest collection of books in the United States as well as the largest private collection in the world. Harvard has also been described by Forbes Magazine as one of the “billionaire universities” as of their recent list of 469 billionaires, 50 receive d a degree from Harvard.Harvard College (the institute for undergraduate students) is one of the most famous schools in the United States. It offers over 40 undergraduate fields of study, including astrophysics, mathematics, neurobiology(神经生物学), etc. And the financial aid program there is amazing. Even though the tuition is about 37,576, and there are other expenses throughout the year, about 70% of undergraduate students received financial aid. Out of those students, over 90% of them had their full need met. And the policies for international students are the same for U.S. citizens.Harvard College is very selective, as it only admits about 6% of their applicants. For admission into Harvard College, it is required that students take the SAT or the ACT, as well as 2 SAT Subject Tests. Harvard will also look at other factors during admission such as your application essay, high school transcript, work experience, GPA (Grade Point Average),your interview, recommendations, and most importantly, your character and personal qualities.61. What are the Ivy League schools famous for?A. Athletics and location.B. Academics and history.C. Financial aid and training.D. Athletics and academics.62. Harvard University includes .A. a number of colleges for undergraduatesB. a kindergarten, a middle school and a collegeC. many graduate and professional schools and a college for undergraduatesD. only one college63. Why is Harvard called one of the “billionaire universities”?A. Because nearly one ninth of the billionaires once studied in Harvard.B. Because there are 50 billionaires in Harvard.C. Because people can get a lot of money from Harvard.D. Because 469 billionaires sponsor Harvard.64. What can we learn from the passage?A. 90% students in Harvard have their full need met.B. About 70% of undergraduate students received financial aid.C. Harvard College is the institute for graduate students.D. The policies for international students are different for U.S. citizens.65. To be admitted by Harvard, you need _________.①high school transcript ②a good application essay ③living permit④to take the SAT or the ACT ⑤health certificate ⑥good personal qualitiesA. ①②③B.④⑤⑥C. ①③⑤D. ②④⑥CIf you are sending a text message, watching TV or listening to the radio, you may stop and give this your full attention. Multi-tasking shrinks(使……萎缩) the brain, research suggests.A study found that men and women who frequently used several typesof technology at the same time had less grey matter in a key part of thebrain. University of Sussex researchers said, “Using mobile phones, laptopsand other media devices simultaneously could be changing the structure ofour brains.”Worryingly, the part of the brain that shrinks is involved in processing emotion. The finding follows research which has linked multi-tasking with a shortened attention span, depression, anxiety and lower grades at school.The researchers began by asking 75 healthy men and women how often they divided their attention between different types of technology. This could mean sending a text message while listening to music and checking email, or speaking on the phone while watching TV and surfing the internet. The volunteers were then given brain scans which showed they had less grey matter in a region called the anterior cingulated cortex (ACC)(前扣带皮质). Scientists have proved that brain structure can be changed on exposure to fresh environments and experience.Other studies have shown that training – such as learning to play magic tricks or taxi drivers’ learning the map of London – can increase grey-matter densities(密度) in certain parts.Experts have also warned of the harmful impact technology can have on our memory and attention span. The University of California team conducted a survey of more than 18,000 people aged between 18 and 99, and found 20% had problems with memory. Researchers were shocked greatly by the 14% of 18 to 39-year-old people who also worried about their memories.Multi-tasking may shorten attention span, making it harder to focus and form memories, the researchers said, adding that youngsters may be particularly affected by stress.66. The underlined word "simultaneously" in Para.2 means _________.A. on one’s ownB. at no timeC. at the same timeD. by accident67. All of the following are possible effects of multi-tasking except_________.A. saving timeB. a shortened attention spanC. lower grades at schoolD. depression and anxiety68. What can increase grey-matter densities?A. Sending a text message while listening to music .B. Students’ doing their homework.C. T axi drivers’ learning the map of London.D. Speaking on the phone while watching TV.69. In which section of a newspaper can the passage be found?A. Entertainment.B. Economy.C. Tourism.D. Science.70. Which of the following can be the best title of this passage?A. Media multi-tasking is becoming more popular.B. Multi-tasking shrinks the brain.C. Multi-tasking may shorten attention span.D. People are worried about their memories.Part Ⅳ Writing (45 marks)Section A (10 marks)Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in the numbered blanks by using the information fromthe passage.Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.How do we find happiness every single day? How do we get more out of life to the fullest?There are 3 easy ways to enjoy life in daily life.One way to find happiness within you is to show your appreciation to others.Appreciation not only gives happiness to others but we also receive happiness inreturn first for writing a letter of appreciation and second for the response we get.I encourage you to take 3 Post-it notes and write one Post-it of appreciation foryour classmate, one for your friend and one for your parents and see the happiness you feel within and the joy you receive in return. It doesn ’t cost any money; it ’s simple and very rewarding.Often we are too tough on ourselves by telling us we could have done things better. Have alook at your life and evaluate where you are today and what you have achieved. Often we tend to forget the achievements during the journey of our life and we need to be reminded. Take 5 minutes right now to write down what you have achieved in life and what you are proud of. Go over the list and tell yourself what a wond]erful person you are and what a great job you have done.Have you ever kept a journal? Sometimes writing things down will give us clarity andawareness. When you write down in a journal, you have the ability to express yourself as you truly would like to be. Writing is part of inner peace, which is a road towards happiness. Take 5 minutes every day to write down your ideas and thoughts in your journal. By doing so, you will find inner peace and a sense of happiness.The 3 easy steps above take only 15 minutes. Not only will it bring happiness to you but alsoto others.Directions: Read the following passage. Answer the questions according to the informationgiven in the passage.When I was younger, I thought that boys and grown men should not cry. The tears were signs of being weak and a sissy(胆小鬼), which a man is not supposed to be. Thiswas even strengthened in my young mind when the song, Boys Don't Cry , cameout in the early 1980s.But just this June, I discovered that courage is not all about trying to keep all the pain inside in check. Courage is not all about trying to hide the tears. It is the opposite —the tears strengthen the heart's courage. And I saw this in my father. That day my father cried.My 18-year-old sister eloped (私奔) and from it I saw how weak my father's heart was. My sister and I were used to seeing him as an iron-willed figure and authoritarian father.For three days after my sister eloped, he would not talk. He would just sit quietly outside our house in the dark. On the fourth night, I sat beside him and asked him to tell me what he felt about everything.It has been years since I have laid my hand on my father's shoulder as we have drifted apart (疏远) farther and farther while I was growing up. That night，though, I sensed my father trying to control his pain and I wanted him to be able to let it out. We have all cried over what happened except him. All of us except him.The simple touch and my words, “Dad, it is not your fault.”, broke my father's dam. In the darkness, he began to cry. I felt his shoulders shaking as he whispered, "Where did I go wrong? All I ever wanted was for my children to grow up right. Why couldn't your sister wait?"I understood then why he preferred to be in the dark. By being there, he hoped to spare his family of a father's pain. His tears, though we did not see them before that night, were there all the same. I saw his courage, that night when my father cried with my hand on his shoulder, and understood his pain.81. Why did the author think men shouldn’t cry when he was younger?(No more than 12 words) (3 marks) _____________________________________________________________________________ 82. According to the author and his sister, what kind of person was their father?(No more than 6 words) (2 marks) ____________________________________________________________________________ 83. How did the author make his father let out his pain? (No more than 9 words) (3 marks)____________________________________________________________________________ 84. When did the author see his father’s courage? (No more than 7 words) (2 marks)___________________________________________________________________________.Section C (25 marks)Directions: Write an English composition according to the instructions given below in English.请仔细观察、理解图片，按照要求完成一篇英语短文：要求：1、描述图片主要内容，并谈谈你的理解及看法；2、词数不少于120个；3、文中不能出现考生的具体信息。

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高三英语上学期期中质量检测试题高三全册英语试题 (2)

高三英语上学期期中质量检测试题高三全册英语试题 (2)

领兑市安插阳光实验学校中学体高三上学期期中质量检测英语试题第一：英语听力（共两节，共20小题；每小题1.5分，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。

What will the woman do next?A. Turn down the radioB. Close the windowC. Go to bed2. Who will probably get the stamps?A. The womanB. The man’s classmateC. The woman’s sister3. Why can’t the woman go with the man ?A. She’s a little tiredB. She’s going to listen to musicC. She’s going to the library.4. When will the man arrive home?A. At 10:00B. At 11:00C. At 12:005. Where does the conversation take place?A. At homeB. In a travel agencyC. In a hotel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，各个小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。

6. What does the woman ask the man to send?A. A report.B. An e-mail.C. A letter.7. For whom will the man reserve the room in the Garden Hotel?A. For the woman.B. For Mr. Benson.C. For Mr. Black.听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。

2015届高三上期中英语试卷

2015届高三上期中英语试卷

2015届第一学期期中考试高三英语试题注意事项：1．答卷前，考生在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。

2．在试题卷上作答无效。

第一部分：听力（共两节，满分20分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上，录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。

第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分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. 15.B. £ 9. 18.C. £ 9. 15.答案是C。

1. When will Oliver go to bed?A. At 10:30B. 10:50C. 11:002. What can we learn about the man?A. He worked very carefully.B. He received a traffic ticket.C. He drove in heavy traffic.3. What’s the probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Guest and receptionistB. Passenger and air hostessC. Customer and shop assistant4. What will the speakers probably do?A. Go back homeB. Ask the wayC. Buy a road map5. Why did Bill lose his job?A. He is always late for work.B. He is having some financial problem.C. He is not careful enough with his work.第二节（共15小题；每小题1分；满分15分）听下面5 段对话或独白。

湖南省怀化市2014-2015年学年高一上学期期末教学质量统一检测英语试题(有答案)

湖南省怀化市2014-2015年学年高一上学期期末教学质量统一检测英语试题(有答案)

绝密★启用前湖南省怀化市2014-2015年学年度高一上期期末教学质量统一检测英语试题温馨提示：本试卷由试题卷和答题卡两个部分组成。

试卷分四个部分，共8页。

时量120分钟。

满分100分。

所有试题均须在答题卡上作答。

第一部分听力技能（共两节，满分20分）做听力部分时，请先在试题卷上作答。

听力技能结束前，你将有两分钟的时间将第1至第16小题的答案转涂到答题卡上，将第17至20小题的答案转写到答题卡上。

第一节听力理解（共16小题；每小题1分，满分16分）听下面9段对话。

每段对话后有一个或一个以上小题，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。

每段对话读两遍。

例：How much is the shirt？A. £ 19.15.B. £ 9.18.C. £ 9.15.答案是C。

听下面一段对话，回答第1小题。

1. Which book will the boy borrow?A. A cookbook.B. A storybook.C. A picture book.听下面一段对话，回答第2小题。

2. Why doesn’t the girl want to eat?A. She is angry.B. She is not hungry.C. She has a stomachache. 听下面一段对话，回答第3小题。

3. When is the English examination?A. On Thursday.B. On Wednesday.C. On Monday.听下面一段对话，回答第4小题。

4. How many students did the woman believe had taken the exam?A. Fifty students.B. Forty students.C. Twenty- five students.听下面一段对话，回答第5小题。

高中英语真题：2015届高三上学期期中考试试卷 试题.doc

高中英语真题：2015届高三上学期期中考试试卷 试题.doc

高中英语真题：2015届高三上学期期中考试试卷试题.doc一、阅读理解(共5题)1.When Paul was a boy growing up in Utah, he happened to live near a copper smelter (炼铜厂), and the chemicals that poured out had made a wasteland out of what used to be a beautiful forest. One day a young visitor looked at this wasteland and called it an awful area. Paul knocked him down. From then on, something happened inside him.Years later Paul was back in the area, and he went to the smelter office. He asked if they had any plans or if they would let him try to bring the trees back. The answer from that big industry was “No”.Paul then went to college to study the science of plants. Unfortunately, his teachers said th ere weren’t any birds or squirrels to spread the seeds. It would be a waste of his life to try to do it. Everyone knew that, he was told. Even if he was knowledgeable as he had expected, he wouldn’t get his ideaaccepted.Paul later got married but his dream would not die. And then one night he did what he could with what he had. As Samuel Johnson wrote, “It is common to overlook what is near by keeping the eye fixed on something remote. Attainable good is often ignored by minds busied in wide range s.” Under the cover of darkness, he went secretly into the wasteland and started planting.And every week, he made his secret journey into the wasteland and planted trees and grass. For fifteen years he did this against the plain common sense. Slowly rabbits appeared. Later, as there was legal pressure to clean up the environment, the company actually hired Paul to do what he was already doing.Now the place is fourteen thousand acres of trees and grass and bushes, and Paul has received almost every environmental award Utah has. It took him until his hair turned white, but he managed to keep that impossible vow (誓言) he made to himself as a child.21. When Paul was a boy, _______.A. he had decided never to leave his hometownB. the economy of Utah depended wholly on the copper smelterC. he hit a young visitor because of his comments on the wastelandD. he stopped the copper smelter polluting the area22. Paul went to college to study the science of plants, because _______.A. he wanted to find out the best way to save the area himselfB. he was interested in planting trees since he was youngC. he wanted to get more knowledgeable people to help himD. he thought his knowledge would make his advice more convincing23. W hat does the underlined phrase “the plain common sense” probably mean?A. It was impossible for trees to grow on the wasteland.B. His normal work and life would be greatly affected.C. No one would like to join him in the efforts.D. He had to keep everything he did secret.24. The company hired Paul to plant trees and grass because_______.A. they realized the importance of environmental protectionB. what Paul was doing moved themC. Paul persuaded them to help himD. they had legal pressure2.Music died here last spring, or rather, it was killed by members of the school committee who ignored the importance of music and drama as part of the high-school curriculum (课程).The committee decided that teaching students how to take a standardized test is more important than a curriculum in which students can explore their interests in the arts as well as academics. Because the school system is running out of funding, it needs to make sure that students pass the test or even more money will be lost. If students fail the state standardized test，it is not the fault of drama and music classes—they are failing because the “academic” classes are not sufficient (充足的).It is painful to think of how many students will be discouraged from singing, acting, and playing instruments because school programs are no longer offered. Many families cannot afford private music lessons, and many potential musicians and artists may not find their calling if they are not exposed to it in school. The fact that the school committee thinks the arts are not worth the investment will certainly make some students believe the arts are not worth their time or support and the cycle will continue.Teaching for a test does not shape students into complete,well-rounded people. It blocks the natural sense to create and express feelings through art—there is more to life than the analytical thinking that math and English provide. What happens after a test? Sure, a student might graduate, but they will have limited knowledge—certainly not a good preparation for the real world.25. Music and drama are not included in the high school curriculum mainly because ________.A. the school committee pays no attention to themB. the school is afraid of losing financial supportC. the students are not interested in both of themD. the state standardized test is more important26. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. The sufficiency of the classes determines students’ performance in the mastery test.B. Quite a few students are discouraged from learning music and art in today’s school system.C. Students can be musicians and artists only if they can afford private music lessons.D. The school committee completely influences students’attitude towards the arts.27. We can learn that music and art can ________.A. motivate students in creativity and expressionB. make students round-shaped people in futureC. provide students with analytical thinkingD. prevent students graduation from high school28. The best title of the passage can be ________.A. Who killed music and drama?B. Can curriculum go without music?C. Why is music so important?D. How to prepare for the real world?3. For more than 40 years, scientists have sought to learn how wellhuman beings can adapt to long periods in space. The International Space Station continues to provide valuable knowledge about spaceflight. But an earlier space station, Skylab, helped make the current space project possible.Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield sang aboard the International Space Station on May 12, 2013. His music video has become extremely popular. The astronaut played his own version of David Bowie’s so ng Space Oddity. He performed while floating weightlessly, with images of planet earth and space appearing in the window behind him.Chris Hadfield recently returned home after nearly five months on the space station. For him, the long flight produced a hit video on YouTube and no major physical problems. But 40 years ago, scientists did not know how humans would react to long-term spaceflight. To find out, NASA, the American space agency, launched Skylab in May, 1973. Over nearly a year, three teams of astronauts visited Skylab for stays of between 28 to 84 days. They learned how people react to extended periods in space.Gerald Carr commanded Skylab 4. He spoke at a NASA event marking the 40th anniversary of Skylab’s launch. He s aid that the loss of the body’s muscle mass was a main concern. Astronauts on Skylab used exercise equipment to stay strong. The astronauts spent their workdays carrying out experiments, including biomedical (生物医学的) research.Marshall Porterfie ld is the director of NASA’s Space Life and Physical Sciences Division. He says the Skylab astronauts’ understanding of their own ability to deal with long-term spaceflight continues to help current astronauts. NASA says the next step for life away from Earth is a year-longspace station mission, set for 2015.29. Why was Chris Hadfield’s song so special?A. It was performed in space.B. It was created by an astronaut.C. It was a very familiar song.D. It was first sung by a famous singer.30. Which of the following best describes the physical condition of Chris Hadfield after his return?A. Worse.B. Better.C. Normal.D. Weaker.31. For what purpose did NASA launch Skylab?A. To research on whether human beings could stay in space.B. To gather up information on setting up a space station.C. To study the changes in the body when staying long in space.D. To find out the possibility of doing experiments in space.32. What can we learn from the last paragraph?A. Skylab is still in use to explore the space.B. The research results on Skylab are still valuable.C. Skylab is more advanced than the International Space Station.D. The Skylab astronauts made great contributions to biomedical research.4.Suppose you are thinking about attending college in the United States, but perhaps you might not be ready for a university with a four-year program. About 88,000 international students have found solution. They are attending U.S. community colleges. Such colleges are sometimes called junior colleges. They offer two years of education above the secondary or high school level.Community college students can choose from subjects like medical assistance, computer science or law. At the end of their study program, they receive a document of completion, called a certificate. Some students work toward an associate degree in traditional academic subjects like science or history. After getting it, the students can move on to a four-year college or university. They may have only two years of study left before they receive abachelor’s degree.Many educational experts agree that saving money is the major reason to consider a community college. The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) says that a public two-year college costs 3,000 dollar a year on average. That is true if the student lives in the same state as the school. A student at a four-year public college may pay 8,500 dollars a year for classes and user fees. That does not include books and other materials.Some international students may need more preparation in English before entering a community college in the United States. For example, Istrif Montgomery came to the U.S. from Kosovo in 2006. First, he worked to improve his English at Montgomery College for a year. Then for the next two years, he attended classes in basic subjects in a community college.The international students at two-year colleges need to find a place to live. Most community colleges do not provide student housing on their grounds. But Mr Montgomery had a home nearby. He was able to ride the bicycle, and he was able to walk if he wanted. In fact, most community college students live within five to ten miles off the college.33. What’s the biggest advantage of a community college?A. The classes are free of charge.B. The students can save much time.C. The students can save a lot of money.D. It is convenient for students to live in the college.34. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. Mr Montgomery usually goes to school on foot.B. Most students in community colleges don’t live far away.C. 8,500 dollars covers all the cost of a four-year public college.D. International students often attend a community college directly.35. What’s the main purpose of the passage?A. To encourage students to study abroad.B. To tell the international students how to save money.C. To tell us it’s a good choice to study in public colleges.D. To give some information about community colleges.5.36 The answer is that the government needs money for many things, for example to pay its army, to build public facilities and to buy goods from abroad, and only the people of the country can supply the money.37 That is, a person pays according to the amount of his income. Whether he is a merchant, a doctor, a lawyer, a shopkeeper, a miner, or anything else, he must pay tax if his income is more than a certain amount. This is called a “direct” tax, because it is paid in money direct to the government.Another tax is paid on goods such as watches, jewelry, tobacco, wine, etc. When they are brought into a country, such a tax is paid as part of the price of these goods if they are later sold in shops. 38People usually complain about having to pay taxes, but they forget that the money is spent on things that they and their families need. We need policemen to catch thieves, and they must be paid what they earn; children need education and there must be schools and teachers; we want our streets to be kept clean, and the wages of men who do this kind of work have to be paid. 39 And we cannot have an army without paying for it.40 We have no real cause to complain when we are asked to pay taxes for the good of ourselves and for our fellow citizens.A. Why must we pay taxes?C. Taxes, therefore, cannot be avoided.D. Taxes, however, should be cancelled.E. One of the most important taxes is income tax.F. We call it “indirect” tax, because it is paid indirectly through the shopkeeper.G. Above all, the country must always be ready to defend itself against attacking enemies.二、完型填空(共1题)1.Starbucks is the biggest coffee shop network in the world with more than 15,000 shops in 44 countries. It was first 41 in Seattle, Washington in 1971 by three people with just a 42 shop that sold selected coffee beans. People 43 the selected coffee beans and ground (碾碎) them in the shop or carried them home. The 44 of Starbucks at the time was to sell quality coffee beans so that consumers could 45 coffee in their own houses.Just after 1987 Starbucks began to show significant 46 after their brand was bought by a former employee of Starbucks, Howard Schultz. He joined Starbucks in 1982 and his 47 to Milan changed his ideas about the coffee shop. Italy, a country that was famous for their coffee consuming habits, inspired Howard to bring these Italian-style coffee shops to theStarbucks because he believed the business of Starbucks should 50 the same. That is, they should 51 selected coffee beans, and not an Italian-style coffee shop.After 52 Starbucks in 1985, Howard Schultz set up his own shop 53 the name of ⅡGiomale. This name 54 was not too good. After he bought the Starbucks brand he quickly changed the name of the shop to Starbucks, and the business 55 to be a great success.People liked to come to Starbucks because the 56 was different and helped to release tiredness after working all 57 long. A shift in American culture was also 58 towards the Starbucks’ success, because before American people liked to go to a 59 and drink alcohol. It was clear that drinking coffee was much healthier than drinking alcohol. Starbucks’ success 60 to many countries, and the culture of drinking coffee has become popular all over the world.41. A. found B. established C. decorated D. formed42. A. clean B. faraway C. modern D. small43. A. booked B. packed C. bought D. grew44. A. center B. concept C. opinion D. theory45. A. admire B. evaluate C. enjoy D.46. A. discovery B. meaning C. future D. growth47. A. trip B. attitude C. flight D. interview48. A. competition B. trade C. market D. economy49. A. purchased B. accepted C. prevented D. rejected50. A. allow B. remain C. believe D. present51. A. provide B. produce C. collect D. advertise52. A. closing B. supporting C. leaving D. moving53. A. in B. at C. as D. by54. A. apparently B. unluckily C. finally D. unexpectedly55. A. showed up B. turned out C. took over D. came out56. A. atmosphere B. situation C. space D. appearance57. A. week B. year C. day D.58. A. strange B. necessary C. hopeful D. influential59. A. hotel B. bar C. park D. hospital60. A. expanded B. added C. rushed D. attached三、单词拼写(共1题)1.61. She leaned over and _____________（低语）something in his ear.62. The reason why he came is not very_____________.(令人信服)63. I paid the cheque into my savings _____________. (账户)64. The author begins by ______________(提到) to the early history of India.65. The room is arranged very ________________.(吸引人)四、阅读填空(共1题)1.Lori: Good morning, Chuck. Are you here 66 (wait) for Professor Johnson?Chuck: Oh, yes. Good morning, Lori. The professor asked me to comeas 68 teacher’s assistant?Lori: Oh, yes. I know all about it 69 I have work experience in this field. Last year, I did it for a long time.Chuck: Really? How did you like 70 ?Lori: Well, actually I think it was 71 (good) I had ever had at school.I was paid nine dollars an hour, which 72 (be) three dollars more than the school post office paid us.Chuck: Yeah, I bet this is a good salary. But what did you do?Lori: My responsibility was to help Professor Johnson grade the students’ homework. It wasn’t hard and the professor was always available 73 there were any questions. I 74 improve myself through doing this job.Chuck: I think I would enjoy this kind of work. But I’m a little worried about how much 75 it might take.Lori: Only about five or six hours a week and you can do that in your room.Chuck: It sounds good.五、短文改错(共1题)1.假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。