河南省顶级名校届高三上学期期中考试英语试题.docx

1、河南省顶级名校届高三上学期期中考试英语试题河南省顶级名校20152016学年上期期中考试高三英语试题说明：1.本试卷分第卷（选择题）和第卷（非选择题）满分150分，考试时间120分钟。2.将第卷的答案代表字母填（涂）在第卷的答题表（答题卡）中。第卷第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（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。1.What do we learn from the conversatio

2、n? A.The man went to New Zealand during Christmas. B.The man stayed at home during the holiday. C.The mans parents live in New Zealand.2.What does the woman want? A.Jacks phone number. B.Jacks address. C.Jacks book.3.What does the man advise the woman to do? A.Go to the office. B.Complete a paper. C

3、.Buy a computer.4.What are they talking about? A.An apartment. B.Weather. C.Transport.5.Whats the woman doing? A.Offering advice. B.Making an order. C.Offering help.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

4、段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6至8题。6.Which room does Susan stay in? A.Room 304. B.Room 305. C.Room 310.7.What will Susan do soon? A.Go shopping. B.Go sightseeing. C.Go to the airport.8.Where does the conversation take place? A.In a shop. B.In a hotel. C.In a restaurant.听第7段材料，回答第9至11题。9.Whats the relationship

5、 between the two speakers? A.Guest and Service Center workers. B.Friends. C.Workmates.10.How many apartments is the man interested in? A. 2. B. 3. C. 4.11.What should the man pay if he decides to rent an apartment? A.The rent only and nothing else. B.Some money for possible damage only. C.The money

6、for the rent and possible damage.听第8段材料，回答第12至14题。12.Who is the woman? A.A candidate. B.A radio announcer. C.A campaign manager.13.Where will they put the posters? A.In the hallways. B.In the classrooms. C.In the cafeteria.14.What will the man do tonight to run for school president? A.Make posters.

7、B.Write a speech. C.Answer questions. 听第9段材料，回答第15至17题。15.What time will they go to see the Smiths? A.3:30. B.4:00. C.4:15.16.How will they go there? A.By bus. B.By bike. C.On foot.17.Why wont they take a bus? A.Because the bus doesnt pass there. B.Because there is no bus. C.Because the bus is crowd

8、ed then.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。18.What does the speaker mainly discuss? A.The duties of a ski trainer. B.What ski trainers teach skiers. C.The health benefits of an outdoor job.19.Why does the woman like giving ski lessons? A.To practice the first aid. B.To get a high salary. C.To meet people.20.What is

9、one of the main responsibilities of a ski trainer? A.To predict weather patterns. B.To keep skiing trails in a safe condition. C.To help skiers to improve their physical condition.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。AWhen I was having a walk through the park

10、 today, I met a friend I hadnt seen for ages. She stared at me curiously. “You have kept this umbrella for years; its old and out of date. I wonder why you keep it and take it wherever you go.” I smiled, “it means a great deal to me.” I simply gave her my shortest answer. Honestly speaking, I, eithe

11、r, could not understand the reason why I kept it.Then all of a sudden, fallen leaves darkened my eyes with a strong wind. I grabbed the umbrella instinctively. The rain poured down. Thanks to my umbrella, I didnt get wet at all.“Why have I kept it for so long?” I asked myself, staring at my umbrella

12、. I couldnt remember when and where I bought it, for Im always tired and lazy to answer questions. It could protect me from the heavy rain, I told myself eventually. Looking at the people rushing through the street, I felt safe. This might be another reason.It is always so. We know a thunderstorm co

13、mes unexpectedly and goes without a warning. The sky cleared up. The sun shone brightly. Just as usual, I seized the umbrella with my left hand. Still theres water dropping down. I walked among the noisy crowd and listened to what they were murmuring in their heart. “Today I will ask for a rise, or

14、Ill leave this company.” Good luck to you, I smiled to him. “Ill manage to make you live forever.” A little boy held a pet dog close to him. “Shell be all right, because she is blessed.” I heard angels singing in this city.The moment my fingertips touched the umbrella, I felt its dry, and its warm.

15、Soon it became hot. I held it up to avoid harmful sunshine. Do I need a reason to explain why? Maybe I should think about it. I need my umbrella when it is sunny as well as when it is rainy.21.Which of the following words best describes the author?A. Watchful.B. Hard-working.C. CleverD. Strange22.Fr

16、om the authors feelings with people among the noisy crowd, we can see that _.A. he is sensible enough to understand others murmurB. he is sorry for people who cant foresee their difficultiesC. he is warm-hearted even to care for unfamiliar peopleD. he is kind enough to hope everyone will plan their

17、life well 23.Whats the most suitable title for the passage?A. Try to notice every passer-by. B. Umbrellas are important.C. Always be prepared. D. Weather changes unexpectedly.BBarack Obama has really gone wild. The US president has taken part in the survival television show Running Wild With Bear Gr

18、ylls, which will air on NBC later this year. In the show, Obama goes on an adventure with host Bear Grylls, learning how to survive in the Alaskan wilderness.Edward Michael “Bear” Grylls, 41, has become known around the world as one of the most famous outdoor adventurers. The Briton has appeared on

19、a number of wilderness survival shows in which he has climbed, sailed, and eaten bugs or cow tongue.Obama doesnt have to eat bugs or cow tongue on his adventure with Grylls. But he does have to eat leftovers - a bloody salmon (三文鱼). It was partly enjoyed by a bear that left some meat behind.Although

20、 he is far from the White House kitchen, Obama seems to enjoy the outdoors. “As president, I am in whats called the bubble（保护膜）, and the Secret Service makes sure that Im always out of danger. but I sometimes want to get out,” he said in a video.However, Obamas appearance on the show isnt just for f

21、un. He took part to raise awareness of the effect global warming has had on the USs largest state, Alaska.24.On his adventure, Obama_.A. has to eat something strange like bugsB. enjoys cow tongue with GryllsC. takes in some unusual foodD. never has any difficulty25.It can be inferred from the passag

22、e that _.A. Obama has been tired of the life in the White HouseB. US presidents have never been in danger because of the Secret ServiceC. the food prepared in the White House is not as good as the food outdoorsD. The life outside the White House is sometimes attractive to the president26.The purpose

23、 of Obamas appearance on the show is _.A. to have some funB. to promote environmental protectionC. to enjoy the wilderness in AlaskaD. to get out of the White House for a change27.Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?A. Grylls is the most well known outdoor adventurer a

24、round the world.B. The TV show with Obamas appearance is now on air on NBC.C. Obama learns how to survive with host Bear Grylls in African wilderness.D. Grylls has special abilities to survive in the wild CKompong Phhluk Private TourDepart the city for an unspoiled floating community called Kompong

25、Phhluk which is astonishing for its stilted-house villages and flooded forest.Stop on the way for the Rolous Market tour. This is a great chance for you to take the photos of locals selling vegetables, different fish species and other local produce.After this market tour well all have a boat trip to

26、 the floating community of Kompong Phhluk, visit an island pagoda, a school and houses standing on 8 or 10m high stilts, fish farms and learn about the village life.Stop and have lunch in a familys house before getting into a row boat and venturing into the flooded forest, the habitat to some famous

27、 water-bird species.Eventually we jump back into the big boat and set off for the largest fresh water lake in SE Asia, Tonle Sap.Tour DetailsDeparts 8:30amReturns around 2pmA picnic lunch with sandwiches and drinks is provided.We cannot provide local food from the area due to poor sanitation（卫生）, la

28、ck of hygiene standards and refrigeration.No passes requiredRatesThese rates are based on an English speaking guide.Rates include all transport, water and a picnic lunch.Children 11 years and under are 50%.Children 4 years and below are free.If your group is larger than 5 people, please email us for

29、 the best rate.Number of People Price Per Person1 Person $652 People $453 People $404 People $355 People $32What to WearPlease be mindful of your clothing and try to avoid anything too revealing.We strongly recommend a sunglasses, hat and sunscreen.General InformationThis is a poor rural village, pl

30、ease be mindful of the environment. Please do not hand things out to villagers, for this contributes to creating a begging cycle and can create jealousy.We recommend heading to the toilet before you go on this trip as facilities are very basic.28.Kompong Phhluk is famous for its _.A. local vegetable

31、s and different fish speciesB. stilted-house villages and flooded forestC. Rolous Market and an island pagodaD. water-bird habitat and fish farms29.A private trip for two parents and a 3-year-old boy costs _.A. $40B. $80C. $90D. $12030.Which of the following is not included in the rates?A. A tourist guide.B. Transport.C. Drinks.D. Local food.31.We can conclude from the passage that _.A. the living standard in the village is quite lowB. the touris