1、贵州省威宁县黑石头中学高三下学期期中考试英语试题 Word版含答案2015-2016年度黑石头中学第二学期高三半期考试题 英 语 注意事项: 1本试卷分第I卷(选择题)和第II卷(非选择题)两部分。2答题前,考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在本试卷相应的位置。3.全部答案在答题卡上完成,答在本试卷上无效。4.第I卷听力部分满分30分,不计入总分,考试成绩录取时提供给高校作参考。5 考试结束后,将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。第I卷第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)(略) 第二部分阅读理解 (共两节,满分50分)第一节 (共20小题;每小题2分,满分40分) 阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的四个选项(
2、A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项, 并在答题纸上将该选项标号涂黑。AThat summer an army of crickets(蟋蟀) started a war with my father. Dad didnt care for insects much more than Mamma, but he could tolerate a few living in the basement. Mamma was a city girl and she said a cricket was just too noisy. Then she wouldnt go to bed at nigh
3、t. She drank coffee and smoked my fathers cigarettes and paced between the sofa and the TV. Next morning she threatened to pack up and leave, so Dad drove to the store and hurried back. He sprayed poison from a jug(水壶). When he was finished he told us that was the end of it. For a couple of weeks we
4、 went back to find dead crickets in the laundry. He suggested that wed all be better off to hide as many as we could from Mamma. I fed a few dozen to the cat who I didnt like because he scratched for no reason. However, soon live crickets started showing up in the kitchen and bathroom. Mamma was ups
5、et because she thought they were the dead crickets come back, but Dad said these were certainly new ones. He fetched his jug of poison and sprayed all over until the whole house smelled of poison, and then he sprayed the basement again. A couple of weeks later, when both live and dead crickets kept
6、turning up, Dad emptied the basement of junk. Then he burned a lot of old newspapers and magazines which he said the crickets had turned into nests. While we ate supper that evening, the wind lifted some flames onto the wood pile. The only gasoline was in the lawn mowers(割草机) fuel tank but that was
7、enough to create an explosion big enough to reach the house. Once the roof caught, there wasnt much anyone could do. After the fire trucks left, Mamma took the others to Aunt Gails. I helped Dad and Uncle Burt carry things out of the house and pile them by the road. We worked into the night and we d
8、idnt talk much, while all around the noise of crickets broke our silence. 1. What do we know about the authors mother? A. She didnt like insects at all. B. She liked insects more than his father. C. She cared for insects very much. D. She could only tolerate a few insects. 2. The authors father drov
9、e to the store to buy _. A. cigarettes for himself B. more coffee for his wife C. some poison D. some gasoline3. The authors father burned the old newspapers and magazines because he thought _. A. they were no longer useful B. the crickets were afraid of fires C. they became the home of crickets D.
10、the dead crickets came back to life4. We learn from the last paragraph that _. A. the authors family lost their battle against the crickets B. the authors parents learned to put up with insects C. the authors family didnt suffer much in the fire D. the authors parents got divorcedBThere are some tip
11、s and tricks, while traveling with your pet, to make the trip something to remember and to make sure that everyone has a good time.Keep in mind that pets can suffer from heatstroke (中暑) when left in a small and closed space so at least two open windows are necessary for fresh air. Park in the shade.
12、 Consider a solar powered fan.Be sure that you have provided at least one bowl of water for your pet to drink and, if youre going to be out for a long period, add one or two more, just in case.Be sure to always clean up after your pet if we want to feel that our pets are welcome. Treat the areas whe
13、re you walk as if it were your yard. On a plane, freeze water so that it will not fall out, but will melt by the time your pet is thirsty.Stop pets from pushing open the door and jumping against seats and people.At the hotel you are stay at, request a room at the end of the hall and away from humans
14、 areas. The quieter the room, the fewer barks to worry about.Be sure to carry a copy of your pets health certificate(证书) and their food and toys.Do not let your dog put his head out of a moving vehicle, for this can lead to eye injuries.5. Which can cause pets heatstroke?A. Using a fan B. Leaving th
15、em in wide placesC. Parking in the sun D. Offering them fresh air6. Why should people clean up after their pets during the travel_.A. Because they may be fined if they dont do soB. Because it does good for the health of their petsC. Because wastes the pet produces arent welcomeD. Because all pets en
16、joy clean places7. A pet may hurt its eyes when _.A. it puts its head out of a running car B. it is walking in other yardsC. it is jumping against people D. it is out for a long time8. We can learn from the text that_.A. a pet can travel for a long time without drinking any waterB. a pet may disturb
17、 people while staying at the hotelC. there is no need to carry pets certificate during pets travel D. a pet will never disturb people while staying at the hotelCThe management and staff are happy to welcome you and will do all they can to make your stay an enjoyable one.MEAL TIMESOur overnight charg
18、e includes a continental-type breakfast.Breakfast: 7:309:30 a.m.Lunch: 12:002:00 p.m.Afternoon tea: 4:005:30 p.m.Dinner: 7:009:15 p.m.Meals can be served in rooms at a small extra charge. We regret that meals cannot be served outside these times.Light refreshments(茶点)including tea, coffee, biscuits
19、and sandwiches, can be served in rooms between 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. except during the meal times listed above. Cold drinks are available in the room refrigerator.ROOM CLEANINGPlease hand the appropriate(适当的)sign on your door handle if you do not wish to be disturbed. It will be easier for the m
20、aids if you can leave the room temporarily (for a limited time) at any time between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.VALUABLESWe are not responsible for the loss of money, jewelry. Or other valuables unless they are kept in the safe and signed for by the manager.DEPARTURESPlease inform receptionists of your i
21、ntended leaving before 9:30 a.m. of the day concerned and leave the room by noon to allow for its preparation for incoming guests. If circumstances require, luggage can be left in the charge of the hall porter(行李搬运工).A SPECIAL REQUESTWe would respectfully suggest that in consideration of the comfort
22、 of other guests, the volume of radios and televisions should be turned down after 11:00 p.m.9. Meals can be served . A. outside the room at 5:00 p.m. B. free outside the room at 9:00 a.m. C. in the dining-room from 7:30 a.m. to 9:15 p.m. D. in rooms at 9:00 p.m.10. Which of the following statement
23、is NOT true? A. The sign that can be hung on the door handle shows that the room needs cleaning. B. Your luggage can be kept by the hall porter for a short period of time. C. Guests are requested to turn down their radios and televisions after 11:00 p.m. D. It is suggested not to leave your valuable
24、s in rooms.11. Where is this notice most likely to be found? A. At restaurants. B. In hotels. C. In shopping centers. D. In newspapers.DWhen I was 13, my bedroom walls were covered with posters of the Monkees and Beatles. I wrote fan letters and daydreamed about meeting the objects of my affections.
25、 I begged my parents to attend every rock concert and watch every TV show featuring my favorite celebrities (名人); my friends and I discussed for hours all the things we would say and do when we met our favorite movie stars and pop singers. I drove my mother crazy! But after a few years, my obsession
26、(迷恋)stars faded as I matured (成熟)and gained the confidence to socialize with “real” boys. In the 35 years since I was a teenager, celebrity worship(崇拜) has increased among teens due to the explosion of television celebrity gossip shows, and instant access to celebrity news on the Internet. Its no wo
27、nder that many teens are obsessed with stars when news programs often are filled with entertainment stories and the lives of celebrities. Celebrity worship syndrome(综合症) is now considered a personality disorder. While it is normal for teenagers to follow the lives of their favorite starts, parents s
28、hould try to monitor everything their child finds interesting. Parents should take action if they suspect a teen is to obsessed with celebrities and showing little interest in school or withdrawing(退出) from the family. When teens talk a lot about celebrities and view them as just means of entertainm
29、ent, this is considered normal celebrity worship. However, when a teenager is obsessed with a star and often expresses a desire to have a close personal relationship with a celebrity or feels they have a special connection to a star, this may be the time for concern. Recent studies have shown that t
30、eens who develop an unhealthy obsession with celebrities often suffer from low self confidence and depression. Teens who are overly obsessed with stars often have damaged relationships with their parents. 12. The first paragraph is intended to tell us _. A. its normal for a teen to have celebrity wo
31、rship B. celebrity worship can cause serious problems C. parents neednt worry about celebrity worship D. celebrity worship only exists among teens13. We learn from the second paragraph that _. A. teens today are not so obsessed with celebrities B. the author is surprised at celebrity worship C. the
32、media greatly contributes to celebrity worship today D. celebrities expose their lives too much14. Parents should become concerned when their children _. A. talk a lot about celebrities with others B. put up celebrity posters in their bedrooms C. ask to go to their favorite starts concert D. desire a close personal relationship with their favor
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