精选江苏省扬州中学2017届高三英语下学期期中试题

江苏省扬州中学2017届高三英语下学期期中试题第I卷 (三部分共85分)第一部分：听力 (共两节，满分20分)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。

1. What does the man imply?A. He can’t go now.B. He can’t wait any longer.C. He wants to call someone.2. What does the woman mean?A. Furnished apartments will cost more.B. She can provide the man with the apartment he needs.C. The apartment is just what the man is looking for.3. What is the man going to do?A. Look for a hotel.B. Have his watch repaired.C. Meet someone at the hotel.4. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. A book.B. A teacher.C. An exam.5. What do the speakers think of the music?A. Pleasant.B. Acceptable.C. Disturbing.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。

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。

听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。

6. What do people do at the ski club meeting?A. Buy skiing equipment.B. Plan skiing trips.C. Present skiing lectures.7. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Close friends.B. Teacher and student.C. Interviewer and interviewee.听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。

8. According to the man, what is the best way to manage anxiety?A. To take medicine.B. To sleep more.C. To work less.9. What does the man think of the anti-anxiety drugs?A. They are not harmful to the brain.B. They have more benefits than harm.C. They are valuable but costly.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。

10.Why does the woman call?A. To report a robbery.B. To make a complaint.C. To buy some T-shirts.11. How did the woman describe the young man?A. He was short in a black shirt and jeans.B. He was tall in a white shirt and jeans.C. He was tall in a black shirt and jeans.12. What might the man do after the conversation?A. Meet the woman.B. Apologize to the woman.C. Look for that handbag.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。

13. Which is the largest ethnic group in San Francisco?A. The Chinese.B. The whites.C. The blacks.14. Where do most of the Chinese people live in San Francisco?A. In the northern part of the city.B. In Chinatown.C. All overthe city.15. What is the Japanese population in San Francisco?A. 12, 000.B. 700, 000.C. 50, 000.16. Why does the man know SO much about San Francisco?A. He travels a lot in the city.B. He teaches ethnic history at a university.C. He thinks the city is pretty.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。

17. Why did the speaker give up the idea of being a chocolate tester?A. It is a dangerous job.B. It is hard to be professional.C. He had to take more responsibility.18. What made the speaker want to become a football referee（裁判）?A. The salary.B. The hobby.C. The advisor.19. What can Philipo be?A. A dog.B. A stylist.C. A doctor.20. Why did the speaker decide to become a journalist?A. He wanted to earn much money.B. He was good at finding out information.C. He was expected to follow in his father’s footsteps.第二部分英语知识运用 (共两节, 满分35分)第一节单项填空 (共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)21. Both sides agreed that the meeting "was positive and fruitful," Wang said, addingthat the meeting has set ______ constructive tone for the development of China-US relations, and helped set ______ direction for collective endeavors.A. a; /B. a; theC. the; theD. a; a22. It is said that amost popular emoji (expression of emotion on the Internet) isthe “face withthe rolling eyes”, ______ is used in 14 percent of text messages.A. thatB. whatC. whoseD. which23. Home is ______ we complain the most, but are often ______ the best.A. which, treatedB. where, treatedC. that, being treatedD. how, treating24. How long do you think ______ the computer company brings out a new product?A. it will be beforeB.will it be untilC.will it be whenD.itwill be that25.— Could we phone our English teacher now?— Not now. I’m afraid he ______ be driving.A. shallB. mayC. willD. can26. Nine in ten parents said there were significant differencesintheir approachto______ theirchildren compared with ______ oftheir parents.A. educating; thoseB. educate; oneC. educating; thatD. educate; it27. Purchases online are to be believed provided that you and the seller havecommunicated and reached a compromise ______ the wishes of both parties.A. in defense ofB. in view ofC. in company withD. in line with28. --- Haven’t you handed in your essay yet?--- Yes. I ______ on it for the whole weekend.A. have workedB. was workingC. workedD. have been working29. The house should ______ a good price as it is ______ in a commercial centre.A. charge; locatedB. deposit; locatingC. sell; locatingD. fetch; located30. The increased responsibilities ______ her best qualities ______ were beyond most people.A. brought about; whichB. brought out; thatC. brought in; whichD. brought up; that31. They ______ for continually being late, which made her feel depressed.A. gave her the bootB. licked her bootsC. pulled her socks upD. got in her way32. But for the fact that he ______the truth, he ______for a week’s imprisonment.A. didn’t know; would be punishedB. hadn’t known; might have punishedC. didn’t know; would have been punishedD. hadn’t known; could be punished33. China and Finland ______ a joint declaration with 17 items last Wednesday.A. issuedB. developedC. featuredD. symbolized34.---What’s the matter with you, Jackie?---After the long journey, my legs ___________ and I couldn’t go any farther.A. gave offB. gave awayC. gave upD. gave out35. ---I was laid off. Perhaps I’ll be reduced to a penniless person.--- Don’t worry. Please believe that ______. Everything will be better.A. a wise head makes a close mouthB. a beggar can never be bankruptB.actions speak louder than words D. learning without thought is labour lost 第二节完形填空 (共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分)TheBestLoveI have been married to Scott for 20 years. He has__ 36__15pounds. Once a marathon runner, he nowruns only down__ 37__ halls. His hair is becoming less and his body shows the __ 38__oflongworking hours and too many candy bars.Whe n my friend asked me“What will make this love last?”I ran through all the obvious __ 39__: responsibility, unselfishness, physical attraction, communication. Yet there's more. We still have fun. LastSaturday at the grocery, we split the shopping__40__and raced each other to see who could make itto the checkout first. We__41__being together.There is understanding I understand why he must play basketball with the guys. And he understandswhy, once a year,I must get away from the house to__42__my sisters for a few days of nonstop talkingand laughing.There is sharing. Not only do we__43__household worries and parental burdens-we also share__44__.Once, Scott sent me a thick historical novel. __45__he prefers thrillers（惊险小说）and science fiction, hehad read the novel first. He __46__my heart when he explained it was because he wanted to be able to __47__ideas about the book after I’d read it.There is forgiveness. When I’m embarrassingly loud and __48__at parties, Scott forgives me. Whenhe admitted __49__some of our savings in the stock market,I gave him a hug and said, “It's nothing __50__. It’s only mon e y.”Finally there is sensitivity. Last week he came home and told me about a 60-year-old woman who'dhad a stroke（中风）and would probably never __51__. He wept as he re called the woman’s __52__standingbeside her bed, holding her hand. I__53__too. Because it was of the medical crisis. Because there werestill people who have been married 40 years. Because my husband is still moved and __54__after years ofhospital rooms and dying patients.I guess we’ve got what it __55__to make our love last.36.A.reduced B. lost C. gained D. made37.A.hospital B. college C. concert D. lecture38.A.abilities B. chances C. sign D. rights39.A.methods B. reasons C. solutions D. advantages40.A.basket B. center C. cost D. list41.A.avoid B. enjoy C. hate D. mind42.A.meet B. leave C. attend D. follow43.A.bear B. share C. tolerate D. escape44.A.happiness B. sorrow C. interests D. ideas45.A.Though B. Since C. Unless D. Once46.A.hurt B. took C. stuck D. touched47.A.exchange B. express C. find D. provide48.A.polite B. gentle C. crazy D. enthusiastic49.A.increasing B. losing C. getting D. winning50.A.strange B. interesting C. special D. serious51.A.move B. walk C. speak D. recover52.A.daughter B. son C. husband D. brother53.A.cried B. smiled C. regretted D. agreed54.A.excited B. astonished C. concerned D. delighted55.A.means B. takes C. promises D. brings第三部分阅读理解 (共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)AThe following safety risks may result inserious injury or death to the user of the MINICooper S:This product contains small parts that arefor adult assembly (组装) only. Keep smallchildren away when assembling. Remove allprotective materials before assembly. Be sureto remove all packaging materials and parts fromunderneath the car body.Battery posts contain lead known to thestate of California to cause cancer andreproductive harm. Never open the battery.Body parts such as hands, legs, hair and clothing can get caught in moving parts. Never place a body part near a moving part or wear loose clothing while using the vehicle. Always wear shoes when using the vehicle.Using the vehicle near streets, motor vehicles, drop-offs such assteps, water (swimming pools) or other bodies of water, hills, wet areas, in alleys, at night or in the dark could result in an unexpected accident. Instead, use the vehicle on the highway. Always use the vehicle in a safe, secure environment.Using the vehicle in unsafe conditions such as snow, rain, loose dirt, mud, or sand may result in unexpected action, for example tip over.Using the vehicle in an unsafe manner. Examples include but are not limited to: ∙Pulling the vehicle with another vehicle or similar device∙Allowing more than two riders∙Pushing the user from the back∙Traveling at an unsafe speedAlways use common sense and safe practices when using the vehicle.Store the vehicle indoors or cover it to protect it from weather. Water will damage the motor, electric system, and battery.56. When assembling, you should ______.A. open the battery on the spotB. ignore the packaging materialsC. keep small children off the spotD. take away all protectivematerials57. According to the text, it is safer to ______.A. have at least four passengersB. push the user from behind at the startC. drive on the highway instead of on hillsD. wear loose clothes while usingthe vehicle58. Where can you probably find the text?A. An official report.B. A popular magazine.C. A physics textbook.D. A product handbook.BThe literal meaning of philosophy is “love of wisdom”. But this meaning doesnot tell us very much. Unlike the other disciplines, philosophy cannot be definedby what you study, because it is actually unlimited. Anything can be the subject matterof philosophy: history, law, language, literature, mathematics, and in fact, the other academic disciplines are directly related to philosophy. For this reason you get a Doctorate of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in biochemistry, or computer science, or psychology.Two broad sub-fields of philosophy are logic and the history of philosophy. Logicis the science of argument and critical thinking. It provides sound methods for distinguishing good from bad reasoning. The history of philosophy involves the studyof major philosophers and periods in the development of philosophy.Of what use is philosophy? First it is useful in educational advancement. It is necessary for understanding other disciplines. Only philosophy questions the natureof the concepts used in a discipline, and its relation to other disciplines. And through the study of philosophy, one develops sound methods of research and analysisthat can be applied to any field.There are a number of general uses of philosophy. It strengthens one’s abilityto solve problems, to communicate, to organize ideas and issues, to persuade, andto take what is the most important from a large quantity of data. These general usesare of great benefit in the career field, not necessarily for obtaining one’s firstjob after graduation, but for preparing for positions of responsibility, managementand leadership later on. It is very short-sighted after all, to take a course of studiesonly for the purpose of getting one’s first job. The useful skills developed throughthe study of philosophy have significant long-term benefits in career advancement.No other discipline systematically follows the ideals of wisdom, leadership, and capacity to resolve human conflict.59. According to paragraph 1, philosophy can best be described as the study of ______.A. social sciencesB. natural sciencesC. both social and natural sciencesD. the subject matter of politics60. With the study of philosophy, you can ______.A. become a great leaderB. succeed in everythingC. find a good job soon after graduationD. make progress in your career development61. According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?A. Philosophy is an independent discipline.B. Logic helps you to become a better thinker.C. The study of philosophy brings you immediate benefits.D. The meaning of philosophy is too limited to define.62. From the passage, we can conclude ______.A. not all the subjects have to do with philosophyB. a person will get a Ph. D. if he/she studies philosophyC. philosophy can be helpful for the study of any other subjectsD. philosophy is the only solution to all the problems in the worldCThe twenty-four horses dash around a racetrack. The thunder of their hooves(蹄) rings in the riders’ears, nearly drowning out the cheering of the crowd. After three or four minutes of suspense, one horse crosses the finish line first, winning the Melbourne Cup and earning a place in history.The horses that compete in the Melbourne Cup—one of the world’s most famous horse races—were fated to race. Bred for speed, these horses are the few that were singled out as having potential to become champions.Preparing a racehorse to compete requires a team. A horse’s owner manages the team and decides which races to enter. A trainer determines the racehorse’s diet and exercise. Regular exercise makes a horse less likely to be injured, but overtraining tires the horse. A groomer (动物美容师) cares for the racehorse and reports any problems he discovers to the trainer. And of course, no horserace could be run without a rider. These riders train for long hours and travel constantly from one race to another. They need to make a strategy, adapt to changing conditions and communicate with their horse to guide it to victory.Australia’s most famous horserace, the Melbourne Cup, is 3,200 meters of pure excitement. Each year 300 or 400 horses are nominated (提名), but only 24 can run. The competitors are chosen based on a number of factors, but winners of certain races qualify automatically.Each racehorse receives a handicap—a certain weight it must carry to give each horse an equal chance of winning—two months before the race. Originally, horses that seemed likely to win were assigned larger handicaps. But the rules have changed, reducing the handicap for previous winners.The first Melbourne Cup in 1861 drew a crowd of 4,000 spectators, and the race’s popularity has grown since then. Held on the first Tuesday of November, the cup has become a four-day festival with fine food and entertainment.The Melbourne Cup began during a gold rush as a form of entertainment for the rich. Today it still attracts society’s upper class. They come dressed in their finest to enjoy the event in comfort.But anyway it’s all about the race—the effort of horses and riders, the suspense and the thrill of victory.63. What can be learned about the horses in the Melbourne Cup?A. They are all winners of a certain race.B. They are raised and trained by joint effort.C. They are chosen from ordinary horses.D. Their fates are determined by their trainers.64. The racehorses are given handicaps so that _____.A. they will weigh the sameB. previous winners are unlikely to winC. the race will be fair enoughD. they will be more adaptable to the race65. It can be learned from the passage that _____.A. the spectators of the Melbourne Cup must dress wellB. the Melbourne Cup was intended for wealthy peopleC. the winner of the Melbourne Cup can earn a large fortuneD. the Melbourne Cup is the best-known horserace worldwide66. The passage can most probably be found in _____.A. a sports journalB. a business newspaperC. an academic paperD. a health magazineDRole-Playing in Child DevelopmentPlaying is a key component in the learning process for virtually all of the children. There are various ways in which children play, but one of the most important is role-playing. This involves a child engaging in an activity during which he or she pretends to be another person.Experts on child development believe that role-playing can increase the connections in children’s brains that help them learn. Language skills are some of the most important aspects of learning. When children role-play, they must work out steps that need to be taken to complete a task, and create plans to act out a story. These activities enable children to develop their oral language skills. They become able to organize others and to give directions.Children’s social skills can also be developed. When engaged in group activities, children have different roles. Some are leaders while others are followers. At times, the children will disagree, so they must learn to negotiate and compromise with one another, and they must learn to apologize when they have strong arguments or disagreements as well. Children further learn about cooperation and sharing and, hopefully, begin to understand things from another person’s point of view.Besides helping children learn some kinds of skills, role-playing fosters children’s imaginations and can therefore assume a number of forms. For example, boys may pretend to shave like their fathers or perform various tasks around their homes. Girls, meanwhile, often pretend to be mothers to do some daily tasks, particularly if it involves caring for young babies. Sometimes children may imagine belonging to a group of superheroes or imitate(模仿)real-life situations. They might dress up and assume different roles. Another example is the performing of stories they read in books, which is also very common when they role-play.Another beneficial aspect of role-playing is that it can help children deal with certain actions that may cause them emotional(情感的) pain, such as the fear they face when going to school for the first time or making a visit to the doctor. If children role-play situations like these beforehand, the first that they experience when doing these actions in reality frequently lessons. For this reason, experts encourage parents to allow their children to role-play and even to take part in these activities to help their children master their fears.Role-playing can benefit children in many ways. There is no activity for which young children are better prepared than fantasy play. Nothing is more dependable and risk-free, and the dangers are only pretend.67. From the author’s description in Paragraph 4, we learn that children often ______. .A. involve daily-life activities in groupsB. perform daily tasks instead of their parentsC. act out the activities that their parents doD. change real-life situation when role-playing68. The author believes that role-playing may help children ______. .A. develop a better awareness of grammarB. understand how to be both leaders and followersC. improve creativity by using their imaginationsD. receive benefits from their emotional pain69. The underlined word “master” in Paragraph 5 probably means ______. .A. ignoreB. confirmC. predictD. overcome70. Which of the following shows the organization of the passage? ______.A. B.C. D.I: Introduction P:Point Sp: Sub-point (次要点) C: Conclusion第Ⅱ卷 (两部分共35分)第四部分任务型阅读 (共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)Real estate recoveryChina’s real estate industry has been an important item of news in newspapers or on the radio or television as the housing market continued to heat up in January.According to the National Bureau of Statistics(NBS), more than half of the 70 surveyed cities experienced month-on-month rises in both new and existing home prices.Favorable policies could be part of the driving force behind this upward trend, according to Xinhua News Agency.Property prices took a downtown in 2014 with weak demand and a supply glut（供应过剩）. There were 719 million square meters of unsold homes at the end of 2015,reported Xinhua. That amount of space is enough to house nearly 24 million peopleto live in, according to estimates from the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development.Policy makers made reducing the number of unsold homes one of their priorities this year and announced a slew of new measures to promote home sales.Early last month, reductions to the minimum down payments for first -and second-time home buyers were announced. On Feb. 22, taxes on some property transactions were also cut back on. Both measures make it cheaper and easier for peopleto buy real estate.These measures have implications not just for home buyers but also for societyas a whole, according to Shenzhen Overseas Chinese News.The housing price fluctuation(波动) affects people’s lives regardless of whether they’rebuying property or not.If prices go down, related industries like construction and manufacturing will experience drops too. If prices go up, costs for expanding corporation and innovationwill increase, limiting the funds available for recruitment, reported the newspaper.The new measures encourage speculative(投机的) investment, warns Yi Xianrong,a professor of economics from Qingdao University, in an opinion piece for the Global Times.“Those who aren’t in need of a home also invest in properties. They drive upthe housing prices. As a result, people with real demand can no longer afford a home,”he wrote.※There were too many square meters of unsold homes owing to weakdemand and a supply glut.※Policy makers determined to give 74_________ to reducing thenumber of unsold homes and announced varieties of new measures toboost home sales.The minimum down payments for first-and second-time home buyersare 75_________.Taxes on transacting property business are also 76 ________.their purchases are reflected by an uneven recovery in China ’s housing market, reported China Daily. Many third-and forth-tier cities haven ’t experienced price increases or sale surges.Analysts expect more support measures to be unveiled this year, as the countrytries to support the property sector in these cities amid slowing economic growth, reported Xinhua.第五部分：书面表达（满分 25 分）请阅读下面短文，并按照要求用英语写一篇150词左右的文章。