016届高三上学期期末考试英语试题附答案.docx

1、016届高三上学期期末考试英语试题附答案宁夏六盘山高级中学2015-2016学年第一学期高三期末测试卷学科：英语 测试时间：120分钟 满分：150 命题人： 审题人： 本试卷分第一卷(选择题)和第二卷(非选择题)两部分，共6页，满分150分，考试用时120分钟。考生作答时，将答案答在答题卡上，在本试卷上答题无效。考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。注意事项：1答题前，考生务必先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上，认真核对条形码上的姓名、准考证号，并将条形码粘贴在答题卡的指定位置上。2选择题答案使用2B铅笔填涂,如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案的标号；非选择题答案使用0.5毫米的黑

2、色中性（签字）笔或碳素笔书写，字体工整、笔迹清楚。3请按照题号在各题的答题区域(黑色线框)内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效。4保持卡面清洁，不折叠，不破损。第卷第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。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。例：How much is the shirt?A. 19.15. B.

3、 9.15. C. 9.18.答案是B。1. What season is it now?A. Summer. B. Autumn. C. Winter.2. For which subject does the woman feel fully prepared?A. English. B. Maths. C. Physics. 3. What might the weather be like tomorrow afternoon?A. Cloudy B. Rainy. C. Fine.4. When will most of the exams end?A. On January 20t

4、h B. On January 23rd. C. On January 26th. 5. What is the man going to do? A. Give the woman some pills.B. Pull out the womans tooth.C. Make the woman fall asleep. 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，每个小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对

5、话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。6. What is bothering the baby?A. Her hands. B. Her eyes. C. Her skin.7. What does the man suggest the woman do?A. Use the old powder. B. Try a new powder. C. Bathe the baby more often.听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。8. How long did the mans friends stay in the apartment?A. One hour. B. Two hou

6、rs. C. Three hours.9. Why didnt the man clean up the mess immediately?A. He didnt want to make his friends wait. B. He knew the woman would clean it up. C. He didnt realize how dirty it was.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. What kind of business are the two speakers in?A. Athletic shoes. B. Sports clothes. C. Sp

7、orts equipment.11. What is the second choice of sport in the 36-to-45 age group?A. Jogging B. Tennis. C. Skiing.12. In which age group are men a bit more active than women?A. The 18-to-26 age group.B. The 27-to-35 age group.C. The 46-to-55 age group.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. Why does the man say Will is

8、unusual?A. He likes green most.B. He rarely sells his paintings.C. He has a narrow choice of colors.14. What helps Will become a good painter?A. His family background.B. His teaching experience.C. His work for childrens books.15. What does Will like drawing most?A. Lovely children. B. Peoples faces.

9、 C. Beautiful scenery.16. What can people expect from Will next summer?A. An exhibition. B. His first painting show. C. An online video program.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. Which room is for the Academic Test of English?A. Room 204. B. Room 307. C. Room 405.18. Where should the students put all their belon

10、gings?A. In the lockers.B. On the chairs outside the testing rooms.C. In the front of the testing rooms.19. What must the students do to use the restroom?A. Go with a monitor.B. Finish their tests.C. Ask for permission.20. What do we know about the students?.A. They will take the speaking test first

11、.B. They are from different countries.C. They can use their own pens.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A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AOn the first day of school our professor introduced himself and challenged us to get to know someone we didnt know, I looked round when a gent

12、le hand touched my shoulder. I turned around to find a wrinkled, little old lady with a smile. She said “Hi, handsome, my name is Rose. Im eighty-seven years old. Can I give you a hug?” I laughed and enthusiastically responded, “Of course you may!” and she gave me a giant squeeze. “Why are you in co

13、llege at such a young, innocent age?” I asked. “ I always dreamed of having a college education and now Im getting one!” she told me. After class we walked to the Student Union building and shared a chocolate milkshake. We became instant friends.Every day for the next three months we would leave cla

14、ss together and talk nonstop. I was always listening to this “ time machine” as she shared her wisdom and experience with me. Over the course of the year, Rose became a campus icon(偶像) and she easily made friends wherever she went. At the end of the semester we invited Rose to speak at our football

15、dinner. Ill never forget what she taught us. “ We do not stop playing because we are old; we grow old because we stop playing. There is a huge difference between growing older and growing up. Anybody can grow older. That doesnt take any talent or ability. The idea is to grow up by always finding opp

16、ortunities in change. Have no regrets. The elderly usually dont have regrets for what we did, but rather for things we did not do. The only people who fear death are those with regrets.” She concluded her speech by courageously singing“ The Rose”. She challenged each of us to study the lyrics(歌词) an

17、d live them out in our daily lives. At the years end she finished the college degree she had begun all those years ago. One week after graduation Rose died peacefully in her sleep.21. What happened to the author on the first day of school?A. He got to know an old professor.B. He made the acquaintanc

18、e of an old lady.C. He joined the Student Union.D. He had to share a milkshake with others.22. From the underlined sentence in Paragraph1, we can find out the authors _.A. concern about age B. respect for the oldC. curiosity about the lady D. complaint about education23. In the authors eyes, Rose wa

19、s _. A. innocent and generous B. wise and skilled C. talented and hardworking D. courageous and inspiring24. Which saying might Rose possibly support? A. One is never too old to learn. B. A friend in need is a friend indeed. C. Rome wasnt built in a day.D. It is no use crying over spilt milk.BOne of

20、 the most popular pets in the world, the Australian tree frog, is originally a native of Australia, though the pet trade has transported it far and wide. It has successfully adapted to New Zealand and the United States. Its one of the largest members of its species and can reach up to 10 centimeters

21、 in length. Their life spans(寿命) are also longer than most of their frog cousins and can reach between 16 to 20 years in captivity. In the wild, their lives are smaller due to their natural enemies. Their skin color ranges anything between light green and dark green, depending on the temperature of

22、the place where they live and the color of the environment around where they live, as its supposed to make them difficult to be seen by their natural enemies. They come out only at night to hunt, feed and mate. During the day, they find dark, wet areas to sleep in. They arent seen at all during the

23、winter.As the Australian tree frog isnt equipped with teeth, it cannot tear apart its prey(猎物). It needs to feed on food that can fit in its mouth. Therefore, its diet consists of insects, such as spiders, and flies, and small animals, such as other frogs, bats and sometimes even mice. For the small

24、er prey, they use their sticky tongues to shoot at the close range prey. For larger prey, they attack the prey and force it into their mouths with their hands. They also have some natural enemies that feed on them.The Australian law protects the tree frog by giving it a protected status. The IUCN(In

25、ternational Union for Conservation of Nature), however, gives it a “least concern” status. The broad range of habitats that the frog can survive in and its long life ensure that this frog wont lose population.This creature is really a very popular pet. If you get an Australian green tree frog as a p

26、et, do remember to feed it in proper amounts and let it loose for exercise. 25. What can be the main idea of the passage? A. How to keep frogs as pets B. Animals unique to AustraliaC. Facts about the Australian tree frog D. Why frogs can make good pets? 26. What can we know about the skin color of A

27、ustralian tree frogs? A. It changes at different times of the day. B. It helps them with their hunting for food.C. It shows what development stage they are in.D. It offers them a certain degree of protection.27. Paragraph 3 mainly talks about the Australian tree frogs_.A. feeding and hunting habits

28、B. natural enemiesC. living environments and habitats D. survival skills28. What can we know about the Australian tree frog from the passage?A. There is no law protecting it yet.B. Its teeth help tear its prey into pieces.C. It sleeps in the daytime and hunts at night.D. It has been declared an enda

29、ngered species by the IUCN.CMelbourne, AustraliaMelbourne is a hot-spot travel destination, and its easy to see why with its beautiful beaches and busy city life. Why its a great choice: Australia as a whole is considered a safe destination for international travel, and because of that, many solo tr

30、avelers go there. As an English-speaking country, you wont be faced with any language barriers. Melbourne is easy to get around because you can walk or bike practically anywhere! Thailand Thailand is great for solo travelers-perhaps because it is one of the Buddhist mindsets, which promote equality

31、among the sexes. Why its a great choice: Thailand is known for its friendly atmosphere, and as a travel hotspot, there are plenty of chances to meet other like-minded travelers. Well known for being very cheap, especially in the north. A good choice if you want to get away on a budget. Thailand has

32、a lot to offer, from the party-central Bangkok to beautiful beaches and tropical jungle. Hong Kong, China Hong Kong is a great place to relax for solo travelers as it is full of “Zen moments,” such as beautiful gardens and Tai Chi classes. Why its a great choice: Hong Kong is regarded as one of the safest cities in the world. If youre not well-traveled, or perhaps a bit tired