外研版高中英语必修三下学期期中考试.docx

1、外研版高中英语必修三下学期期中考试高中英语学习材料（灿若寒星*制作整理）20142015学年度下学期期中考试高一年级英语科试卷命题人： 高二英语组 校对人：高二英语组第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节听下面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 think he should do?A.Go to a drug store B. Take more pills. C. Go to the hospital

2、.2.How does the woman feel now?A.Cold B. Hot. C. Worried.3.What is the woman most probably doing?A.Asking about the pay. B.Preparing for an interview. C.Attending an interview.4.What does the man think the womans kids should drink?A.Coffee B. Coke C. Juice5.What are the two speakers mainly talking a

3、bout?A.Ways to save money at school. B.Some used books they bought. C.Paces to have lunch.第二节 听下面5段对话或独自。每段对话或独自后有几个小题，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。听每段对话或独自前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题给出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.How does the woman feel now?A.Angry. B. Surprised. C. Curious.7.Whats th

4、e relationship between the two speakers?A.Brother and sister. B.Old friends. C.Boyfriend and girlfriend.听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。8.What time is it now?A.6 pm. B. 7 pm. C. 8 pm.9.What will the man do next?A.Go to a restaurant. B. Keep reading. C. Go to the concert.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10.Why did the woman almost c

5、ry?A.The story was too sad. B.She thought of her parents. C.The story was very moving.11.What was the sons reaction when his father always asked him the same question?A.He felt annoyed. B.He became confused. C.He answered patiently.12.What does the woman think they should do?A.Keep a journal every d

6、ay. B.Learn to become patient. C.Treat their parents nicely.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13.Which is a reason for the woman to move?A.She doesnt like the city. B.She has found a new job. C.She dislikes the weather there.14.What do we know about Orlando?A.It doesnt attract many tourists. B.It is cold there in wi

7、nter. C.It has beautiful beaches.15.How does the woman feel after hearing the mans description?A.Interested. B. Disappointed. C. Surprised.16.What does the man think Charles can do for the woman?A.Provide her with a room. B.Show her around the beaches. C.Find an apartment for her.听第10段材料，回答第l7至20题。1

8、7.What is the speaker?A.A zoo worker. B. A teacher. C. A student.18.Where is the bird area?A.In the center. B. Near the east gate. C. Near the south gate.19.How long will the elephant show last?A.For half an hour. B.For one hour. C.For one and a half hours.20.How many pandas can they see at the zoo?

9、A.Two. B. Three. C. Four. 第二部分： 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每题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。ATwenty years ago, I drove a taxi for a living. One night I went to pick up a passenger at 2:30 AM. When I arrived to collect, I found the building was dark except for a single light in a ground fl

10、oor window.I walked to the door and knocked, “Just a minute,” answered a weak, elderly voice. After a long pause, the door opened. A small woman in her eighties stood before me. By her side was a small suitcase.I took the suitcase to the car, and then returned to help the woman. She took my arm and

11、we walked slowly toward the car.She kept thanking me for my kindness. “Its nothing,” I told her. “I just try to treat my passengers the way I would want my mother treated.”“Oh, youre such a good man.” She said. When we got into the taxi, she gave me an address, and then asked, “Could you drive throu

12、gh downtown?”“Its not the shortest way,” I answered quickly.“Oh, Im in no hurry,” she said. “Im on my way to a hospice(临终医院). I dont have any family left. The doctor says I dont have very long.”I quietly reached over and shut off the meter(计价器).For the next two hours, we drove through the city. She

13、showed me the building where she had once worked, the neighborhood where she had lived, and the furniture shop that had once been a ballroom where she had gone dancing as a girl.Sometimes shed ask me to slow down in front of a particular building and would sit staring into the darkness, saying nothi

14、ng.At dawn, she suddenly said,” Im tired. Lets go now.”We drove in silence to the address she had given me.“How much do I owe you?” she asked.“Nothing.” I said.“You have to make a living,” she answered. “Oh, there are other passengers,” I answered.Almost without thinking, I bent and gave her a hug.

15、She held me tightly. Our hug ended with her remark, “You gave an old woman a little moment of joy.”21. The old woman chose to ride through the city in order to _.A. show she was familiar with the city B. see some places for the last timeC. let the driver earn more money D. reach the destination on t

16、ime22. The taxi driver did not charge the old woman because he _.A. wanted to do her a favor B. shut off the meter by mistakeC. had received her payment in advance D. was in a hurry to take other passengers23. What can we learn from the story?A. Giving is always a pleasure. B. People should respect

17、each other.C. An act of kindness can bring people great joy. D. People should learn to appreciate others concern. BYou may know your mother, but how well do you really know Mothers Day? Cards, flowers, sales, TV specials, and a day off for someone who really deserves (应得) it - those are what probabl

18、y come to mind for many people when they think of Mothers Day. But theres more to the story.The earliest Mothers Day celebrations were held during spring in ancient Greece. The celebrations honored Rhea, the Mother of the gods. During the 1600s, England celebrated a day called Mothering Sunday. On t

19、his day even servants were given the day off to spend with their families. A mothering cake was even served with the family meal.In the US, Mothers Day began in 1872 when Julia Ward Howe, who wrote the words to the famous song The Battle Hymn of the Republic, suggested it as a day devoted to peace.

20、But it didnt really become popular until 1907 when Anna Jarvis started a campaign to honor mothers. She believed that mothers could help people get over the pain they experienced during the Civil War. The US isnt alone in devoting a day to mothers. Many other countries including Denmark, Finland, It

21、aly, Turkey, Australia, Japan, and Belgium also honor their mothers in May. Other countries honor their mothers at different times of the year.Learning more about Mothers Day and celebrating Mothers Day are important, but probably not as important as understanding what your own mother, or grandmothe

22、r, or aunt has really done for you. And that will certainly be appreciated more than one day in a year.24. What is the passage mainly about? A. The reason why people celebrate Mothers Day. B. The ways people honor mothers. C. The history of Mothers Day. D. The contribution of mothers.25. Where was t

23、he earliest Mothers Day celebrated? A. In ancient Greece. B. In the US. C. In England. D. In Italy.26. We can learn from the passage that _. A. Rhea is the mother of a king in ancient Greece B. all the countries dont celebrate Mothers Day in May C. only mothers were given a day off on Mothering Sund

24、ay D. it was in 1872 that Mothers Day really came into being27. The last paragraph tells us that _. A. all the people should celebrate Mothers Day by doing something good to their mothers. B. only mothers are honored on Mothers Day C. understanding mothers work is more important than just celebratin

25、g Mothers Day D. people should celebrate Mothers Day every day CPeople seem to have a natural need for friends and with good reason. Friends increase your enjoyment of life and relieve feelings of loneliness. They even can help reduce stress and improve your health. Having good friends is especially

26、 helpful when you are going through any kind of hard time such as when you are experiencing anxiety, panic attacks, or depression. When you are with good friends you feel good about yourself, and you are glad to be with them. A friend is someone who you like, respect, and trust, and who likes, respe

27、cts and trusts you.doesnt always understand you, but accepts and likes you as you are, even as you grow and change.allows you the space to change, grow, make decisions, and even make mistakes.listens to you and shares with you both the good times and the bad times.respects your need for secrets, so

28、you can tell them anything.lets you freely express your feelings and emotions without judging, teasing (取笑), or criticizing（批评）you.accepts the limitations（限制）you have put on yourself and helps you to remove them. A person once said, “Friendship is a continuing source of bonding, releasing, and creat

29、ing in yourself and with the other person. There is an emotional bond between the two people.” A good friend or supporter may or may not be the same age or the same sex as you, and may not have the same educational, cultural, or religious background, or share interests that are similar to yours. Fri

30、endships also have different depths. Some are closer to the heart and some more superficial, but theyre all useful and good.28. Which of the following is NOT a function of a friend? A. He brings you some happiness. B. He helps you feel less lonely. C. He helps you get over the difficulties. D. He he

31、lps you live a longer life.29. We can infer from the passage that _. A. friends only share the happy times with you B. friends respect each other but keep a distance between each other C. friends of the same background or interest can develop a better relationshipD. friends always allow you to make mistakes30. The underlined word “superficial” in the last paragraph means _. A. deep B. hard C. skin-deep D. close31. Which is the best title for the passage?A. What Kind of Person A Friend Shoul