广东清远市清城区届高三上学期期末考试B卷英语试题Word版含答案.docx

1、广东清远市清城区届高三上学期期末考试B卷英语试题Word版含答案广东省清远市清城区高三第一学期期末统考（B）卷英语试题(本卷满分150分，时间120分钟)第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）第1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。1What does the man want to do?AFly a kite BGo to the park CPlay on the Internet2What

2、will the girl buy this evening?ASunglasses BA scarf CGloves3What does the man suggest the woman do?ATake a taxi BWalk to the hotel CAsk someone else for help4Who is probably the woman?AA hotel clerk BA police officer CThe mans wife5What are the speakers mainly talking about?AA birthday party BNew Ye

3、ars gifts CThe mans parents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。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、7题。6What is the party for? AA birthday BA graduation ceremony CA wedding7Where does the mans cousin 1ive now?AIn Dallas

4、BIn Houston CIn New York听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8Where does the running group meet?AAt the fiver side BAt the university CAt the park9How far does the woman normally run?AOne mile BTwo miles CThree miles听第8段材料，回答第l 0至12题。10How does the man want his hair cut?AA11 off the back BAll off the sides CA little off

5、the top11What did the man complain about?AThe woman got shampoo in his eyesBThe woman had his ear accidentlyCThe towel was too dirty12Why cant the man complain directly to the manager?AHe is on vacationBHe is out to lunchCHe is dealing with and another customer听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13Who is the woman?ATh

6、e boys aunt BThe boys mother CThe boys grandmother14What did the woman enjoy doing when she was young?APlaying with a cat BDoing art projects CTaking photographs15What is the boy like?AHe is shy BHe likes to paintCHe doesnt have many friends16What does the woman imply about her husband?AThe boy look

7、s just like himBHe held the boy before she didCHe would be pleased with the boy听第l0段材料，回答第17至20题。17Where will visitors go on the first day of the tour?AArches National Park BTemple Square CGoblin Valley18What do we know about Little Wild Horse Canyon?AIts very narrowBIts in northern UtahCIt was form

8、ed from all earthquake 19What is included in the tour?AEntrance fees BThree meals a day CTransportation in Utah20When can you make a reservation for the tour?ATwo weeks in advance BOne week in advance CFour days in advance第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节 （共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、和D）中，选出最佳选项

9、，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。ASigns of a global economic recovery are glimmering, but are they enough to account for taking a major vacation? Well, the world is always bigger than our wallets. One of the simplest options is to find a place that has a lot to offer but hasnt yet been hit by the price inflation that c

10、omes with mass popularity. To help travelers in search of value, weve assembled, with the help of professionals from USA Today, CNN and Lonely Planet, a list of destinations that are worth going to while theyre still cheap.UkraineIts name translates as “land on the edge”, and this year Ukraine may b

11、e on the edge of discovery for budget travelers in search of rich history. Visitors can enjoy its cultural wealth, the warmth of its people, and the fact that their daily spending is below $50 (307 yuan).The countrys UNESCO World Heritage Sites are cooperating with locals to offer special deals, suc

12、h as a traditional meal for just a few dollars. Its the kind of travel experience you will recall once the moment has passed, so now is the time to build those memories.South KoreaSouth Korea is a visitor-friendly country. Not only can budget travelers find the basics from hotel rooms to great meals

13、 at reasonable prices, but the country also has a ton of free parks, discounts and other services, especially for visitors. For instance, until August 25, a free shuttle bus transports foreign visitors between the capital city of Seoul and Jeonju, a popular tourist destination. A free phone service

14、offers tourists multilingual assistance 24 hours a day.TurkeyTurkey is on the rise, so to get the best of the new at the price of the old, go now. In the last decade, the countrys tourism facilities has grown by 67 percent, according to USA Today, and more recently it has emerged as a global airline

15、 hub. This country of ancient ruins, historic towns and beckoning beaches is a destination to watch this summer.EgyptPopular resort areas in Egypt, like Sharm El Sherk, are as relaxing as they ever were and also less stressful for your wallet. “The overall sentiment is that resort areas like Sharm E

16、l Sheik are very safe,” said Tony Cardoza, president of a US travel agency, in an interview with CNN. “But most vacationers appear to prefer traveling to places that havent seen as much civil unrest.” That preference has made Egypt a buyers market. Low demand also has another benefit: smaller crowds

17、. “Clients going now have been able to get pictures of themselves in front of the pyramids with no other tourists blocking the view,” Cardoza said.21. What can South Korea especially provide for the tourists?A. rich history B. free services C. ancient ruins D. free hotels22. If you are interested in

18、 history, you can go to _.A. Ukraine & Egypt B. Ukraine & South KoreaC. South Korea & Egypt D. Turkey & Ukraine23. What is the advantage of Egypt, compared to other three countries?A. lower price B. much safer C. fewer tourists D. less stressfulBThere is a very instructive incident involving the lif

19、e of Alexander the Great, King of Greek. Alexander, after conquering many kingdoms, was returning home. On the way, he fell ill and it took him to his death bed. With death staring him in his face, Alexander realized his conquests, his great army, his sharp sword and all his wealth were of no conseq

20、uence. So, he lay helplessly waiting to breathe his last. He called his generals and said, “I will depart from this world soon, and I have three wishes. Please carry them out without fail.”“My first desire is that,” said Alexander, “My physicians alone must carry my coffin.” After a pause, he contin

21、ued, “Secondly, I desire that when my coffin is being carried to the grave, the path leading to the graveyard be spread with gold, silver and precious stones which I have collected.” The king continued, “My third and last wish is that both my hands should be kept hanging out of my coffin.” Alexander

22、s favourite general kissed his hand and pressed it to his heart. “Oh, King, we assure you that your wishes will all be fulfilled. But tell us why do you make such strange wishes?”Alexander took a deep breath and said, “I would like the world to know of the three lessons I have just learnt. I want my

23、 physicians to carry my coffin because people should realize that no doctor can really cure any bodies. They are powerless and cannot save a person from the clutches of death. So let people not take life for granted.”“The second wish of spreading gold, silver and other riches on the way to the grave

24、yard is to tell people that not even a bit of gold will come with me. I spent all my life earning riches but cannot take anything with me. Let people realize that it is just a waste of time to chase wealth.”“And about my third wish of having my hands hanging out of the coffin, I wish people to know

25、that I came empty-handed into this world and empty-handed out of this world.” With these words, the King closed his eyes. Soon he let death conquer him and breathed his last.24. The first paragraph suggests that Alexander _. A. wanted to leave the world as he came empty-handed B. realized that what

26、he got in his life was nothing to him at all C. was spending a lot time conquering many kingdoms and had earned a great amount of wealth D. regarded his conquests, his great army, his sharp sword and all his wealth as the most important things25. The underlined word “clutches” in Paragraph 3 means “

27、_”. A. sentence B. attention C. control D. shadow26. The author intends to _. A. tell us the story of Alexander B. stress the power of Alexander the Great C. persuade people to realized what Alexander said D. introduce readers to the instructive lessons of Alexander27. What would be the best title o

28、f the passage? A. The Death of Alexander B. The Greed of Alexander C. Three wishes of Alexander D. The Life of Alexander C If you look outside, you probably will see some kind of insect. If your first instinct is to kill it, take a moment to think about all of the benefits insects provide to the env

29、ironment. Entomologists, scientists who study insects, estimate that there are more than 800,000 species of insects found throughout the world. Only a few hundred of these insects are considered harmful. Mosquitoes, for example, are considered harmful. They bite humans and other animals, and their b

30、ites can cause skin pain and spread disease. Desert locusts also are considered harmful because they destroy crops causing billions of dollars in damage each year. However, the number of helpful insect species far outweighs the number of harmful species. Some insects make up a vital part of the food

31、 chain. Many different birds, reptiles, fish and even plants eat insects. There are also about 500 insects that people in various parts of the world eat. These insects are considered delicious food and prized for their high protein, mineral, and vitamin content. Other insects produce valuable commercial products such as silk, wax, and honey. Of all the insects, perhaps the most important are those that travel from flower to flower and pollinate(授粉) the plants they visit. Agriculture around the world would