高三上学期英语期末考试试卷第2套真题

高三上学期英语期末考试试卷

一、阅读理解

1. 阅读理解

Living next to the Spellmans, our new neighbors, almostdrove my mother crazy. If shewasn’t shaming them for not attending church, orcomplaining to her sister Jackie about theway the Spellman girls dressed, thenshe was shoeing the Spellman’s dogs out of our yard or filing noise complaintswith the police, My mother had never been so busy.All she ever spoke of anymore were the Spellmans and their wrongdoings.

One Sunday afternoon after church service, my mother wasdriving old Ms Parker home to her house on the hill when we got a flat tire. Asfar as changing the tire, let’s just say that we were at the mercy of the goodLord. Since old Ms. Parker lived so far up that hill, not a lot of trafficdrove by us. It had been about fifteen minutes since the last car passed whenwe heard the rattling and puttering of an old pickup truck as it pulled over toassist us.

The Spellman boys ran up on our car like a NASCAR pit crew.Before my mother could even protest, they had taken the tire off. “Herspare is flat,” said the middle one to the big one. “ Give her ours” repliedthe big one, barely acknowledging the sacrifice. My mother was stunned. “Idon, t know what to say, “she stammered. The big one said, “Well, theLord said love your neighbor, and we are neighbors, right?

The next day when the Spellman’s dogs went through my mother’sflower garden, she put out a bowl of water for them. When she saw the Spellmangirls walking out with nothing but a halter on, she lectured them about beingupright ladies and offered them sweaters. And when she heard the Spellman’smusic through our walls, she tried to dance a little bit. She even invited theSpellmans to be part of the good neighbors committee. Now the neighborhood wasa better place.

（1）What was the authors mother mad at?

A . The Spellmans’ improper behavior.

B . The Spellmans’ attending church alone.

C . The Spellmans’ constantly asking for help.

D . The Spellmans’ dogs making too much waste.

（2）How did the author’s mother feel about bei ng helped by the Spellman boys?

A . Delighted

B . Concerned.

C . Frightened

D . Surprised

（3）What can we learn from the experience of the author’s mother?

A . Every man has his weak side.

B . Doubt is the key to knowledge.

C . Don’t judge a book by its cover.

D . Actions speak louder than words

2. 阅读理解

Ms. O’grady, the head of Britains Trades Union Congress,issued a challenge on September 10th. “We can win a four-day working week,”she told members. The demand is far from new. Shorter working weeks havebeen tried in New Zealand and Sweden, wherein happier, healthier and moremotivated employees. Those who work shorter weeks are also reported

to be moreproductive. Should weekends, therefore, be lengthened?

France’s experience suggests workers may not leap at thecha nce of working for fewer hours. The government reduced the full-time workersweek to 35 hours in 2000. Last year the French worked 38.9 hours a week onaverage, seeming happy to labor above the required level and pocket the extrapay or holiday allowance.

And businesses may not seize the opportunity either. Workingless may be linked to higher productivity , but overalloutput could still fall because of the smaller number of hours worked. Thatwill not get governments or employers excited.

Advocates of a four-day week could claim that improvingpeople’s quality of life is more important than boosting the economy. In anessay published during The Great Depression, John Maynard Keynes wrote of an “ageof leisure and abundance” in which technological advances would allowpeople to work 15-hour week.

Unfortunately for any readers working hard on a Friday afternoon,Keynes jumped at his conclusion too soon. Even Ms. O’grady, now demanding alonger weekend, is pessimistic in her timescale. A four-day week is apparentlyachi evable “in this century”.

（1）The underlined phrase” leap at “in Paragraph 2 probably means _______.

A . Refuse

B . grab

C . abandon

D . obtain

（2）We can infer from the last paragraph that Ms. O’grady _______.

A . calls for an urgent attention to her suggestion

B . feels confident of making longer weekend a reality

C . regrets coming up with the idea of a longer weekend

D . realizes the idea of longer weekend remains a distant dream （3）What is the text mainly about?

A . A longer weekend isn’t that practical.

B . The French oppose a longer weekend.

C . A longer weekend causes lower efficiency.

D . A three-day weekend is a fresh idea in Europe.

3. 阅读理解

Palaces are known for their beauty and splendor, but theyoffer little protection against attacks. It is easy to defend a fortress ,but fortresses are not designed withthe comfort of a king or queen in mind. When it comes to structures that areboth majestic and well-defended, the classic European castle is the bestexample of design. Across the ages castles changed, developed, and eventuallyfell out of use, but they still command the fascination of our culture.

Castles were originally built in England by Norman invaders.In 1066. As William the Conqueror advanced through England, he defended keypositions to secure the land he had taken. The castles he built allowed theNorman lords to draw back to safety when threatened by English rebellion.Castles also served as bases of operation for offensive attacks. Troops weresummoned to （召集）,organized around, and deployed from castles. In this way castlesserved both offensive and defensive roles in military operations.

Not limited to military purposes, castles also served asoffices from which the lord would administer control over his kingdom. That isto say, the lord of

the land would hold court in his castle. Those that weresocially beneath the lord would come to report the affairs of the lands thatthey governed and pay tribute to the lord. They would address conflicts, handlebusiness, feast, and enjoy festivities, In this way castles served as importantsocial centers in medieval England. Castles also served as symbols of power.Built on important and noticeable sites overlooking the surrounding areas,castles constantly appeared in the background of many peasants’ lives andserved as a daily reminder of the lords strength.

Now, castles no longer serve their original purposes.However, the remaining castles receive millions of visitors each year fromthose who wish to experience the glory of a time long passed.

（1）The author introduces the topic of the text by _______.

A . making an assumption

B . giving an example

C . making comparison

D . giving arguments

（2）Why did William the Conqueror build castles?

A . He wanted to celebrate his victory.

B . He wanted to remind people of his influence.

C . He wanted to live peacefully with the English.

D . He wanted to use them to his military advantage.

（3）Which of the following is a way the lord would adopt to show his power?

A . Dealing with conflicts in his castle.

B . Building his castle in an obvious place.

C . Carrying out social activities in his castle.

D . Commanding peasants to live near his castle.

（4）What attracts people to visit castles today?

A . The splendid history.

B . The special architecture.

C . The tense atmosphere.

D . The superior comfort.

二、任务型阅读

4. 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。

Test anxiety is actually a type of performance anxiety-afeeling someone might have in a situation where performance really counts. Itcan be a real problem if you’re so stressed out over a test that you can’t getpast the nervousness to focus on the test questions and do your best work. ________ Use a little stress to your advantage.

Stress is a signal that helps you prepare for somethingimportant. So use it to your advantage. Instead of reacting to the stress withfear, take an active approach________Chances are that you’ll keep yourstress under control. After all, nobody ever feels stressedout by thoughts thatthey might do well on a test Ask for help.

Although a little test anxiety can be a good thing, too muchof it is another story. If sitting for a test gets you so stressed out thatyour mind goes blank and causes you to miss answers that you know, then yourlevel of test anxiety probably needs some attention. ________Never let test anxiety get to be toomuch to handle

Be prepared.

Many students find that their test anxiety eases when theystart to study

better or more regularly. It makes sense-the more you know thematerial, the more confident you’ll feel ________When you expect to do well, you’ll be able torelax into a test after the normal first-moment nervousness passes.

Watch what you’re thinking

If expecting to do well on a test can help you relax, whatabout if you expect you won’t do well? Watch out for any negative mess ages youmight be sending yourself about the test. ________

If you find yourself thinking negative thoughts , replace them with positive messages. Not unrealistic positivemessages, of course, but ones that are practical and true, such as “I’vestudied hard and I know the material, so I’m ready to do the best I can.”

A. They cancontribute to your anxiety.

B. Let stress remindyou to study well in advance of a test.

C. Having confidencegoing into a test means you expect to do well.

D. A little nervousexpectation can actually help you do better on a test.

E. However, feelingready to meet the challenges can help manage test anxiety.

F. Your teacher, aschool guidance counselor, or a tutor can be good people to talk to.

G. They can help tolearn ways to calm yourself down and relax when you’re anxious.

三、完形填空

5. 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填

入空白处的最佳选项。

My life is changing again. My brother Oscar and I have just1life as evacuees up to me and I know he is7too, but probably in a different way. 8, he is only four. “Don’t worry,”I whisper, 9him in close.” Everything’s goingto be all right. “I don’t know this for sure but it makes Oscar feel10.

My thoughts tum to my Mummy back at home. I try to 11my Mummy in my mind, but my memories have 12What if my Mummy has forgotten my13?

As the train gets closer to the war-worn London, the viewoutside the window becomes dull, almost like a 14world. It looks dirty and poisonous, comparedto the fresh 15we have been used to.

My heart is beating 16, as Oscar and I step off the train. Isearch from one end of the platform to the other. When I 17my Mummy’s face in the crowd, I seize Oscar’sland and 18faster than I have ever done in mylife. When I 19my Mummy, I fall into her arms, and I feellike I could 20there for ever and ever.

（1）A . adaptedtoB . stuck toC . slid intoD . stepped into（2）A . hospitalB . schoolC . homeD . nursery（3）A . fireB . hurricaneC . earthquakeD . war（4）A . rebuiltB . bombedC . blockedD . removed（5）A . recognizeB . discoverC . acceptD . mistake（6）A . travellingB . hangingC . spinningD . wandering（7）A . amazedB . scaredC . disappointedD . delighted（8）A . InfactB . In additionC . Above allD . After all（9）A . pullingB . invitingC . pushingD . dragging（10）A . happierB . warmerC . betterD . sweeter（11）A . comfortB . callC . honorD . picture（12）A . decreasedB . disappearedC . fadedD . frozen（13）A . nameB . looksC . addressD . voice（14）A . lostB . drownedC . fancyD . dreamy（15）A .

stationB . countrysideC . cityD . playground（16）A . slowlyB . lightlyC . wildlyD . heavily（17）A . observeB . checkC . seekD . spot（18）A . marchB . walkC . paceD . run（19）A . hugB . reachC . welcomeD . greet（20）A . stayB . waitC . hideD . sleep

四、语法填空

6. 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

In a recent survey, 19 percent of teenagers said they hadposted a comment online that they later regretted. The problem is that oncesomething ________ on the Internet, it can bedifficult to remove. Even if you’re able to do so, someone else ________has already taken a picture yourpost. In addition, the content________from a Webpage can often berecovered.

Posting negative comments or images online is certainly bestavoided, ________that’s not the only thing you should considerwhen it comes to your online behavior. Experts say it’s also important foryoung people________ a positive Internet reputation. You cando this by sharing positive content about the things you’re most interested________. This way, if someone ________a search on you, the results willshow them the content you most want them to see.

Managing an online reputation can be ________. Remember that privacy settingscan be very helpful for this, so use ________if they’re available. But mostimportantly, be careful about________you share-your future may depend on it.

五、应用文写作

7. 假设你是李华，某国际学校英语戏剧社社长。社团计划招募新成员，请你根据以下要点写一则招募启事。

1）招募条件；2）应尽义务；3）注意事项。

注意：1）词数80左右;2）可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

参考词汇：戏剧drama

8. 阅读下面短文，根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。

In the popular imagination, the rise of self-driving carswill mean greener cities, safer roads, and happier workers. With technology,speeding, braking, and reaccelerating-which are responsible for much of the gasburned on roads, today and the resulting air pollution-would be a memory. Butdespite these opportunities, there are certain reasons why driver less vehiclesmay fail to live up to some of these expectations, or at least take a littlewhile longer to achieve them.

First, truly automated technology - at least the kind thatrequires no human involvement -is rare in every sector of the economy, andthere’s little reason to think driving will be any different. There is apermanent need for a human backup in case driving, that means human driverswill still bear the final responsibility for the cars they’re riding in.

A related challenge-particularly for driverless cars-is thecomplexity of the systems involved. For example, some cars today require over100 million lines of software code to keep them running More code meansmore functions, which, to some degree, also means more opportunities forsoftware errors. Driverless cars raise a challenge in this regard and possiblycause more

opportunities for errors- errors that can lead to accidents.

Yet the greatest challenge facing driverless cars isn’ttechnological, but psychological. Surveys consistently reveal global skepticismabout the technology. Americans, for example, remain more worried than excitedby driverless cars. Over half of the American public says it would not ride onegiven the opportunity. This shows a deep-seated lack of trust in the technology.Similar ideas have been expressed worldwide.

What’s more likely is that human drivers will continueapplying some control over their cars, regardless of how automated those carsare. Some may quarrel with this idea. But automakers have long been preparingfor it. Just ask Nissan, Waymo, and Zoo, all of which are exploring ways forhuman drivers to retake control of a car should automation fail. In otherwords, driverless does not-and will not-mean humanless.