高三英语期末考试题

高中三年级英语期末考试题

本试卷由四大部分组成，分为（选择题）和（非选择题）。共150分，考试时间120分钟。注意：

1．答题前，学生务必将自己的姓名、班级、座号用钢笔或墨水笔写在答题卷上。

2．每小题选出的答案后，请写在答题卷对应题目的位置上，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净。答案不能答在试卷上。

3．考试结束，学生可只交答题卷。

4．56-60答案填涂时请注意，E答案将AB涂黑，F答案将CD涂黑。

第一部分：听力（共两节，满分35分）

做题时，先将答案划在试卷上。录音结束后，你将试卷上的答案写到答题卷上。

第一节：听对话或独白（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30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，并标在答题卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读每个小题，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1段材料，回答1—2 题

1.Why does the man have to ask the way

A. he is new in the city.

B. He feels sick at the moment.

C. He has a poor sense of direction.

2.What do we know about the woman

A. She moves about in the city a lot.

B. She knows nothing about the city.

C. She has been in the city for a year.

听第2段材料，回答3—5 题

3.Where does this conversation take place

A. At a travel service.

B. At a large hotel.

C. At a railway station.

4.What will the woman have enough time to do on the evening of the fifth

A. See the sights of New York.

B. Attend a theatre performance.

C. Shop for what she needs on the train.

5.When will the woman go on a journey to Chicago

A. On the morning of the 3rd.

B. On the evening of the 3rd.

C. On the evening of the 5th.

听第3段材料，回答6—8题

6.What season is it now

A. It is spring.

B. It is autumn.

C. It is winter.

7.What do we know about the woman

A. She likes sports.

B. She hates cold weather.

C. She never does housework.

8.What is the weather like now

A. It is cloudy.

B. It is sunny.

C. It is snowy.

听第4段材料，回答9—11题

9.What is the relationship between the two speakers

A. Father and daughter.

B. Master and servant.

C. Husband and wife.

10.When does this conversation take place

A. In the morning.

B. In the afternoon.

C. In the evening.

11.What does the woman think of her life

A. it is hard and eventful.

B. It is boring and dull.

C. it is busy and colorful.

听第5段材料，回答12—15题

12.Where does the speaker’s voice come from

A. A cinema.

B. A car park.

C. An answer phone.

13.When will the Italian film on next week

A. From Monday to Thursday.

B. From Monday to Friday.

C. From Monday to Sunday.

14.When will a student probably go to the cinema if he wants the cheaper ticket

A. On Monday.

B. On Wednesday.

C. On Friday.

15.What can we learn from the talk

A. A student ticket is half the price.

B. The cinema has a car park of its own.

C. Further information can be gained about the film.

第二节：听取信息（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）

听下面一段独白。请根据题目要求，从听到的内容中获取必要信息，填入标号为16---20的空格中。录音读两遍。你有90秒钟的作答时间。答案做在答题卷上。

第二部分：语言知识及应用（共两节，满分35分）

第一节：完形填空（共10小题；每小题2分，满分20分）

阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从21～30各题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

Several years ago, well-known writer and editor Norman Cousins became very ill. His body ached and he felt constantly tired. It was difficult for him to even __21__ around. His doctor told him that he would lose the ability to move and eventually die from the disease. He was told he had only a 1 in 500 chance of survival.

__22__ the diagnosis(诊断), Cousins was determined to overcome the disease and survive. He had always been interested in medicine and had read a book, which discussed the idea of how body chemistry and health can be damaged by emotional stress and negative __23__. The book made Cousins think about the possible __24__ of positive attitudes and emotions. He thought, “Is it possible that love, hope, faith, laughter, confidence, and the __25__ to 1ive have positive treatment value”

He decided to concentrate on positive emotions as a way to treat some of the symptoms of his disease. In addition to his traditional medical treatment, he tried to put himself in situations that would __26__ positive emotions. “Laugh therapy” became part of his treatment. He __27__ time each day for watching comedy films, reading humorous books, and doing other activities that would draw out __28__ emotions. Within eight days of starting his ‘‘laugh therapy” program his pain began to __29__ and he was able to sleep more easily. He was able to return to work in a few months’ time and __30__ reached complete recovery after a few years.

21. A. run B. pass C. move D. travel

22. A. Besides B. Despite C. Without D. Beyond

23. A. attitudes B. beliefs C. goals D. positions

24. A. shortcoming B. harm C. benefit D. interest

25. A. emotion B. pain C. fear D. will

26. A. bring about B. set about C. put up D. make up

27. A. afforded B. appointed C. offered D. arranged

28. A. positive B. approving C. strong D. mixed

29. A. escape B. decrease C. shrink D. end

30. A. generally B. especially C. actually D. presently

第二节：语法填空（共10小题，每小题分，满分15分）

阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡标号为31-40的相应位置上。

Visitors to Britain are always complaining about English food. But they do not really know 31 they are talking about because they rarely get a chance 32 (eat) it. Most of the restaurants in large towns have foreign owners and serve foreign food. When visitors are invited to eat in an English home, their 33 often feel they must offer them something foreign and exotic.

Those of us 34 do know English food are aware that at its best it can be really very good. On the other hand it is true to say that it is sometimes terrible. Part of the problem is 35 we are not really interested in food. We eat to live. We do not live t o eat. So we don’t generally spend the necessary time and effort 36 (need) to cook really good meals. We prefer food that is simple and easy to cook or ready food which only needs heating up 37 eating.

You can find the best English food in the country far 38 from the large towns, where life is slower and people are not in such 39 hurry. But of course, most visitors come to London. They come because they are interested in shopping and sightseeing. They do not come 40 (介词) the food, so why should they complain about it

第三部分：阅读（共两节，满分40分）

第一节：阅读理解（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A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

A

Despite the cold morning wind in Montreal last weekend, Ahmad AI-Bahely was busy handing out candies. He was overjoyed at hearing that Saddam Hussein had been sentenced to

death.

"That's how we celebrate in Iraq," said the 15-year-old high school student. AI-Bahely's family was forced to leave Iraq in 1991 after the first Gulf War (海湾战争). They fled life under Saddam Hussein for a new beginning in Canada. "We are proud that this terrible man will get what he deserves.”

An Iraqi court has sentenced Saddam, 69, to death after a 13-month trial. He was found responsible for the killings of 148 people in a village, north of Baghdad in 1982. The murders were carried out in revenge for an attempt on Saddam's life.

Thousands of Iraqis oppressed (被压迫的) during Saddam's 24-year rule took to the streets to celebrate. Meanwhile, groups near Saddam's hometown of Tikrit gathered to support the former president. "We'll avenge you, Saddam," the crowd shouted.

But many simply remained calm. "Whether Saddam lives or dies is not important to me." said Imad Mohammed, a computer engineer. "I'm not even sure whether my family and I will live or die."

Iraqis were not the only ones to have different views on the court's decision. The international community was also divided over the sentence.

US President George W. Bush called the trial a milestone in the Iraqi people's efforts to replace a tyrant (暴君) with the rule of law. But many European countries said Saddam should not be put to death. The Catholic Church called the sentence "eye for an eye" revenge.

Islamic leaders warned that hanging Saddam could lead to revenge by Saddam's supporters, deepening the rift (不和) in the war-torn country. According to new research by a leading US university, over 650,000 Iraqis have been killed since the 2003 Iraq War began.

"They blame Saddam for killing people. But who will judge the leaders for the killings that happen every day now" said 30-year-old Bahjat. He refused to give his full name out of fear.

"The sentence is just an important settlement with the past, but the big challenge for Iraq's people is the future. Big compromises are required for lasting freedom and secured peace," said Swedish Foreign Minister Carl Bildt.

41. From the story, we can conclude that the death sentence given to Saddam is _________.

A. to cause controversy among people around the world

B. good news for the world peace

C. bad for Iraq because it will cause more fighting

D. what Iraqis have expected for a long time

42. What can we learn from what Abroad AI-Bahely said

A. Many people in Iraq hated Saddam.

B. He sells candies as his part time job.

C. Only students in Iraq hated Saddam.

D. Some people felt sorry for Saddam.

43. Which of the following statements about Saddam Hussein is WRONG

A. He is 69 years old.

B. He killed over 650,000 Iraqis.

C. He ruled Iraq for 24 years.

D. He will probably be hanged.

44. According to what Imad Mohammed and Bahjat said, we know that __________.

A. they care more about their present and future lives

B. Iraqis don't value their lives very much

C. some Iraqis don't care about the future of their country

D. Iraqis are opposed to the death penalty

45. The passage is mainly about _________.

A. how people reacted to Saddam's death sentence

B. why Saddam was sentenced to death

C. what kind of life Iraqis are living now

D. what effect the death of Saddam will have

B

This year some twenty-three hundred teen-agers (young people aged from13-19) from all over the world will spend about ten months in U. S. homes. They will attend U. S. schools, meet U. S. teen-agers, and form impressions of the real America. At the same time, about thirteen hundred American teen-agers will go to other countries to learn new languages and gain a new understanding of the rest of the world.

Here is a two-way student exchange(交换)in action. Fred, nineteen, spent last year in Germany with George's family. In turn, George's son Mike spent a year in Fred's home in America.

Fred, a lively young man, knew little German when he arrived, but after two months' study, the language began to come to him. School was completely different from what he had expected-much harder. Students rose respectfully when the teacher entered the room. They took fourteen subjects instead of the six that are usual in the United States. There were almost no outside activities(活动).

Family life, too, was different. The father's word was law, and all activities were around the family rather than the individual(个人). Fred found the food too simple at first. Also, he missed having a car. "Back home, you pick up some friends in a car and go out and have a good time. In Germany, you walk, but you soon learn to like it."

At the same time, in America, Mike, a friendly German boy, was also forming his idea. "I suppose I should criticize(批评)American schools", he says. "It is far too easy by our level. But I have to say that I like it very much. In Germany we do nothing but study. Here we take part in

many outside activities. I think that maybe your schools are better in training for citizens(公民). There ought to be some middle ground between the two. "

46. This year _____ teen-agers will take part in the exchange programme between America and other countries.

A. twenty three hundred

B. thirteen hundred

C. over three thousand

D. less than two thousand

47. The whole exchange programme is mainly to _____ .

A. help teen-agers in other countries know the real America.

B. send students in America to travel in Germany

C. let students learn something about other countries

D. have teen-agers learn new languages

48. Fred and Mike agreed that _____ .

A. American food tasted better than German food

B. German schools were harder than American schools

C. Americans and Germans were both friendly

D. There were more cars on the streets in America

49. What is particular in American schools is that _____ .

A. there is some middle ground between the two teaching buildings

B. there are a lot of after-school activities

C. students usually take fourteen subjects in all

D. students go outside to enjoy themselves in a car

50. After experiencing the American school life, Mike thought _____ .

A. a better education should include something good from both America and Germany

B. German schools trained students to be better citizens

C. American schools were not as good as German schools

D. the easy life in the American school was more helpful to students

C

The Cave of Lascaux

It was Thursday, September 12, 1940.

Four French teens were out exploring in

the woods off the northern slopes of the

Pyrenees. Many years before, an old pine

tree fell and left a large hole in the ground.

The teenagers were curious and they

started to explore the area and fell into one of the most important archeological（考古的）finds of the twentieth century!

There are over a hundred limestone（灰岩）caves in this region of France. Some were inhabited by humans thousands and thousands of years ago. Between 15,000-17,000 years ago, humans painted lively creatures such as cows, bulls, horses, and even cats on the walls of the cave.

Why did they mark these walls Was it to tell a story Was it to record a famous battle There are many mysteries and ancient secrets still waiting to be discovered in the cave of Lascaux. There were dots in many of the paintings. What do these dots mean Were they meant to record time, a calendar Deep in the cave, there is a drawing of a "birdman’’. What does this mean Was it a place for sacred ceremonies No one knows for sure.

The actual cave of Lascaux was closed in 1963 due to the over-abundance of tourists visiting the site. The carbon dioxide that people were breathing out was causing damage to the fragile(易损的) cave paintings. Up till now the Lascaux cave is still closed for tourists. Only a specialist can visit the cave by a special order that must be made out almost a year in advance. Not more than six persons can enter the cave per day. Two days a week, the cave is completely closed. Due to the great interest of numerous tourists, in 1983 Lascaux II was opened for tourism. It is an exact replica of the cave of Lascaux,

51. The Pyrenees are the in France.

A. mountains

B. forests

C. rivers

D. caves

52. What does the underlined word inhabited mean

A. built

B. explored

C. lived in

D. destroyed

53. In the author's opinion, the cave paintings are .

A. old

B. beautiful

C. easily damaged

D. interesting

54. The actual cave of Lascaux was closed in 1963 because .

A. tourists were destroying the cave paintings

B. there were too many tourists visiting the cave

C. tourists were taking photos and causing damage to the paintings

D. it was very difficult for people to breathe in the cave

55. Nowadays not more than _______ experts can visit the cave each week.

A. 6

B. 42

C. 12

D. 30

第二节信息匹配（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）

下面是一篇应用文及其应用场合的信息，请阅读下列应用文和相关信息，并按照要

求匹配信息。请在答题卡上将对应题号的相应选项字母涂黑。

The people below are going to make a trip in Australia. After the description of these people,

there is information about six advertisements of organized tours A-F. Decide which tours would be most suitable for the person mentioned in descriptions 1-5 and then mark the correct letter (A-F) on your answer sheet. There is one extra paragraph about one tour which you do not need to use. ____ 56. Victor is fond of nature and adventure and he is making a study tour into geology in Australia. So he wants to make a whole day trip, enjoy the natural beauty and study

geological phenomena as well.

____ 57. Vanessa is planning a short city tour of Sydney so that she can enjoy the highlights of the city and attend an important lecture given by Professor Brown Smith at 2:00 pm at the

University of Sydney.

____ 58. Charlie and his friends are making their first journey in Australia. Having traveled around the city of Sydney, they plan to visit Canberra, the capital and political center of

the country.

____ 59. Jenny, a European woman with her children is visiting her relatives in Australia. They want to relax themselves by enjoying the sunshine on the sandy beaches along the coast

and have fun with dolphins.

____ 60. Mike and Susan are from Brazil. They have been traveling in Australia for a couple of days. This weekend, they would like to have a change and travel to the countryside to

have some idea of Australia grape farming and wine producing instead of making city

tours around.

A. City Highlights, Manly Beach, Northern Beaches

B. New Parliament House, National Museum, Australian War Memorial

C. Cuddle a Koala, Kangaroos, Harbour Luncheon Cruise

D. Hunter Valley Wineries, Wine Tasting, Traditional Aussie Towns

E. Port Stephens, Central Coast Beaches, North Coast, Dolphin Watching

F. Jenolan Caves, Blue Mountains, Adventure Caves

第四部分：写作（共两节，满分为40分）

第一节：基础写作（共1小题，满分15分）

请根据以下的情景说明和写作要求，使用5个规范的英语句子描述全部所给的信息内容。

2008年中国将在北京举办第29届夏季奥运会，你班就其将给北京带来的影响展开了激烈的讨论。假如你是李华，现请根据下表内容给21世纪报的编辑写一封信，说说你们讨论的结果以及你个人的看法。

[写作要求]：

①请根据以上表格内容，使用5个规范的英语句子表达全部所给的信息。5个句子要能连贯成短文。②信的开头与结尾已经给出，不计入句数。

Dear Editor，

The 29th Olympic Games will be held in Beijing in 2008. Recently our class have had a discussion about its effects on Beijing．_________

__

What is more，our competitors will do better in the 2008 Olympic Games. __ __ __

Yours truly，

Li Hua

第二部分：任务写作（共1小题，满分25分）

请根据以下的任务说明和写作要求，写一篇150词左右的英语短文。

From , Chinese children can watch only domestic cartoon programs during 5 . to 8 . every day, according to a new regulation by Chi na’s TV watchdog. The State Administration of Radio, Film and Television decided to ban all foreign cartoons during the “golden hours”. No foreign cartoons or programs of introducing foreign cartoons can be shown during the period on all domestic cartoon channels and children channels, the regulation says. Only after 8 . can foreign cartoons appear on TV, it requires. This move is , according to experts, a move to further give the domestic cartoon industry a boost.

China’s prime time ban on foreign cartoons was imposed in response to requests the country’s kids and parents, a senior official with the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television (SARFT) said here on Thursday.

Zhao Shi, SARFT’s deputy director, said at a news briefing that “The b an meets the demands of children and parents who want to watch domestic cartoon programs in prime time.”

In contrast to Zhao’s remarks, a survey conducted earlier shows about 80 percent of the interviewed Chinese children like foreign cartoons and a ce rtain number of them said they didn’t like domestic cartoons.

[写作内容] 1) 概括短文的内容要点，该部分的词数不少于30词；

2) 就“Do you support new TV cartoon rule”这个主题发表你的看法，至少包含以下的内容要点，该部分的词数大约120词左右；

a)支持该禁令b)国产动画产业有潜力，但仍在发展阶段，需要空间；

c) 如果年轻一代只看外国动画，他们可能不了解中国文化；d) 支持该禁令的其他理由。[写作要求] 你可以使用实例或其他论述方法支持你的论点，也可以参照阅读材料的内容，但不要抄袭阅读材料的中的句子。

高中三年级期末考试题

答案

(2007年1月20日)

01—05 ACABC 06—10 CBACA 11—15 BCABC

16. leave 17. 9:45 a.m 18. 30 19. look 20. meet

21---25 CBACD 26---30 ADABC

31. what 32. to eat 33. hosts 34. who 35. that

36. needed 37. before 38. away 39. a 40. for

41—45 A ABAA 46—50 CCBBA 51—55 ACDBD 56—60 FABED

One possible version:

基础写作：

Dear Editor，

The 29th Olympic Games will be held in Beijing in 2008．Recently our class have had a discussion about its effects on Beijing．

Some students believe there are many good effects．They think the Olympics will encourage people in Beijing to learn English harder，help more people find jobs，prosper tourism and make Beijing more beautiful, besides，it will make China better known to the world．However, the others think the Olympics will also bring some trouble．For example，at that time，the traffic will be heavier and the environment will be destroyed, furthermore，holding the Olympic Games will also cause more pollution and waste resources．In my opinion, the Olympics have both good and bad effects, and it is certain that our government will do something to avoid the bad．What is more，our competitors will do better in the 2008 Olympic Games.

Yours truly，

Li Hua

任务型写作

Foreign cartoons are banned during the “golden hours” by the SARFT from . The move is believed to help improve the domestic cartoon industry. An official said that many children and parents supported the ban because they wanted to watch the domestic cartoons in prime time. But it seems that many children just have the opposite opinion about it according to a survey.

I think that this ban is reasonable and practical for developing the Chinese cartoon industry. Chinese cartoons have great potential but are still developing. Cartoon channels should provide them with airtime. We should give them more support and encouragement. Our country has a long history and a unique culture. Finally, I believe, with the development of domestic cartoon, more and more young Chinese will form the habit of watching them and hereby they will know more about Chinese culture, which in turn will arouse their love for our motherland.