高三教学质量抽测试题
英 语
本试卷分第Ⅰ卷和第Ⅱ卷两部分，共14页。满分150分。考试用时120分钟。答题前，考生务必用0.5毫米黑色签字笔将自己的姓名、座号、准考证号、县区和科类填写在试卷和答题卡规定的位置。考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第Ⅰ卷（共105分）
注意事项：
1．第Ⅰ卷共70小题。
2．每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干狰后，再选涂其他答案标号。不涂在答题卡上，只答在试卷上不得分。
第一部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分55分）
第一节 语法和词汇知识运用（共25小题；每小题1分，满分25分）
从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
1. With ______ successful launch of Change-3, which was ______ big breakthrough in space field, China's space dream took a step closer to reality.
A. a; / B. the; a C. a; the D. the; / 2. The girl will never pass the interview, unless she can ______ her shyness. A. take off B. get over C. break off D. give away 3. —Are you satisfied with the result of the discussion? —Not at all. It can't be ______. A. a worse one B. a better one C. the worst one D. the best one
4. Teachers ______ be sensitive to the development level of each student so as to help them better.
A．can B. may C. are able to D. need to 5. Believe it or not, no bread eaten by us is as sweet as ______ earned by our own labor. A. one B. that C. such D. what
6. Yesterday my pen friend in America sent me an email ______ he told me he would come to China to spend the Spring Festival.
A. which B. where C. that D. when
7. To the students' great relief，the exam turned out to be not so difficult as they ______. A. imagined B. had imagined C. would imagine D. have imagined 8. —So you gave Jimmy your iPod? —______.I just lent it to him. A. That's OK. B. Not exactly. C. It doesn't matter. D. No problem. 9. —Come and see me whenever ______. —Ok, I will.
A. you are convenient B. you will be convenient C. it is convenient to you D. it will be convenient to you 10. I haven't received the new bag ______ from the net shop last week. A. being ordered B. ordering C. ordered D. to order 11. Hardly ______ writing the composition ______ the bell rang. A. will I finish; before B. had I finished; when C. will I finish; until D. had I finish; than 12. — How long do you think it will be ______ the project is finished? —Perhaps two or three days. A. when B. until C. that D. before
13. ______ is most important to her, she told me, is the happiness of her whole family. A. It B. What C. That D. Which 14. — What are you up to there?
—I'm planning my ______ for the coming holiday. A. attitude B. opinion C. schedule D. invitation
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15. Lusy's cellphone was left in a taxi accidentally, never ______ again. A. to find B. to be found C. being found D. finding
16. We realize the part the Internet has ______ in our daily life is getting more and more important.
A. made B. given C. caused D. played
17. It's beyond our comprehension that Jim, who tops our class in English, ______ have difficulty translating such a simple sentence.
A. shall B. should C. might D. must
18. Without her teacher's help, Kelly ______ the first prize in the English speech contest. A. can't win B. won't win C. hadn't won D. wouldn't have won
19．______ the deaf children, the young lady has little time to care for her own daughter. A. Devoted to teach B. Devoted herself to teaching C. Devoting to teach D. Devoting herself to teaching
20. It is always difficult to stay in a foreign country, ______ if you don't know the culture of the country.
A. extremely B. naturally C. especially D. basically 21.—Going to the cinema tonight?
—No, I'm tired. I ______ an early night. A. am having B. had C. will have had D. have
22. My father called me yesterday, asking me ______ I was getting along with the exam. A. when B. how C. whether D. why
23. Large amounts of money ______ spent on the bridge, which ______ to be completed the next month.
A. were; was expected B. was; was expected C. was; expected D. were; expected 24.— You have not lost your heart, then? —______. I will try again. A. It depends B. By no means C. Don't mention it D. Maybe
25.“Run away from Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou” has been a slogan for some of China's younger generation ______ are under unbearable economic pressure to survive in cities.
A. who B. which C. whose D. for whom 第二节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
The family had just moved. The young woman was feeling a little 26 . It was Mother's Day—and 800 miles separated her from her parents.
She had called them that morning, and her mother had 27 how colorful their backyard was 28 spring had arrived. Later, she told her husband how she 29 those lilacs (丁香) in her parents' yard. “I know where we can find some,” he said. “Get the 30 and come on.” So off they went.
Some time later, they stopped at a hill and there were lilacs all round. The young woman rushed up to the nearest 31 and buried her face in the flowers. Carefully, she 32 some．Finally, they returned to their car for the 33 home. The woman sat smiling, surrounded by her 34 . When they were near home, she shouted “stop,” got off quickly and 35 to a nearby nursing home. She went to the end of the porch (门廊), where a(n) 36 patient was sitting in her wheelchair, and put the flowers into her lap. The two 37 , bursting into laughter now and then. Later the young woman turned and ran back to her 38 . As the car pulled away, the woman in the wheelchair 39 with a smile, and held the lilacs 40 .
“Mom,”the kids asked, “ 41 did you give her our flowers?” “It is Mother's Day, and she seems so 42 while I have all of you. And anyone would be 43 by flowers.”
This satisfied the kids, but not the husband. The next day he 44 some young lilacs around their yard.
I was the husband. Now, every May, our yard is full of lilacs. Every Mother's Day our kids 45 purple lilacs. And every year I remember that smile of the lonely old woman.
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26. A. moved B. worried C. angry D. depressed 27. A. learned B. imagined C. mentioned D. realized 28. A. now that B. so that C. as if D. even if 29. A. missed B. grew C. watered D. showed 30. A. cars B. kids C. clothes D. lilacs 31. A. bush B. hill C. yard D. door 32. A. bought B. picked C. set D. raised 33. A. break B. holiday C. trip D. dinner 34. A. friends B. memory C. flowers D. honor 35. A. responded B. pointed C. drove D. hurried 36. A. loving B. elderly C. serious D. sensitive 37. A. hesitated B. waited C. sat D. chatted 38. A. family B. mother C. path D. home 39. A. nodded B. waved C. left D. continued 40. A. sadly B. politely C. quickly D. tightly 41. A. why B. when C. how D. where 42. A. quiet B. confused C. alone D. patient 43. A. calmed B. persuaded C. disappointed D. cheered 44. A. arranged B. dried C. planted D. hid 45. A. find B. gather C. receive D. buy 第二部分：阅读理解（共25小题；每小题2分，满分50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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
I love charity shops and so do lots of other people in Britain because you find quite a few of them on every high street. The charity shop is a British institution, selling everything from clothes to electric goods, all at very good prices. You can get things you won't find in the shops anymore. The thing I like best about them is that your money is going to a good cause and not into the pockets of profit-driven companies, and you are not damaging the planet, but finding a new home for unwanted goods.
The first charity shop was opened in 1947 by Oxfam. The famous charity's appeal to aid postwar Greece had been so successful that it had been flooded with donations. They decided to set up a shop to sell some of these donations to raise money for that appeal. Now there are over 7,000 charity shops in the UK. My favorite charity shop in my hometown is the Red Cross shop, where I always find children's books, all 10 or 20 pence each.
Most of the people working in the charity shops are volunteers, although there is often a manager who gets paid. Over 90% of the goods in the charity shops are donated by the public. Every morning you see bags of unwanted items outside the front of shops, although they don't encourage this, rather ask people to bring things in when the shop is open.
The shops have very low running costs, and all profits go to charity work. Charity shops raise more than ￡110 million a year, funding medical research, overseas aid, supporting sick and poor children, homeless and disabled people, and much more. What better places to spend your money? You get something special for a very good price and a good moral sense. You provide funds to a good cause and step lightly on the environment.
46. The author loves the charity shop mainly because of ______. A. its convenient location B. its great variety of goods C. its spirit of goodwill D. its nice shopping environment 47. The first charity shop in the UK was set up to ______ . A. sell cheap products B. deal with unwanted things C. raise money for patients D. help a foreign country 48. Which of the following is TRUE about charity shops? A. The operating costs are very low. B. The staff are usually well paid.
C. 90% of the donations are second-hand. D. They are open twenty-four hours a day. 49. Which of the following may be the best title for the passage? A. What to Buy at Charity Shops
B. Charity Shop: Its Origin & Development C. Charity Shop: Where You Buy to Donate
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D. The Public's Concern about Charity Shops
50. The underlined word “it” in the second paragraph refers to ______ ? A. the famous charity's appeal B. the first charity shop C. postwar Greece D. the famous charity: Oxfam
B
Why does most of the world travel on the right side today? Theories differ, but there's no doubt Napoleon was a major influence. The French have used the right since at least the late18th century. Some say that before the French Revolution, noblemen drove their carriages on the left, forcing the peasants to the right. Regardless of the origin, Napoleon brought right-hand traffic to the nations he conquered, including Russia, Switzerland and Germany. Hitler, in turn, ordered right-hand traffic in Czechoslovakia and Austria in the 1930s. Nations that escaped right-hand control, like Great Britain, followed their left-hand tradition.
The U.S. has not always been a nation of right-hand drivers; earlier in its history, carriage and horse traffic travelled on the left, as it did in England. But by the late 1700s, people driving large wagons pulled by several pairs of horses began promoting a shift (改变) to the right. A driver would sit on the rear (后面的) left horse in order to wave his whip (鞭子) with his right hand; to see opposite traffic clearly, they travelled on the right.
One of the final moves to firmly standardize traffic directions in the U.S. occurred in the 20th century, when Henry Ford decided to mass-produce his cars with controls on the left ( the reason was stated in a 1908 catalog: the convenience for passengers exiting directly onto the edge, especially...if there is a lady to be considered).Once these rules were set, many countries eventually adjusted to the right-hand standard, including Canada in the 1920s, Sweden in 1967 and Burma in 1970.The U.K. and former colonies such as Australia and India are among the Western world's few remaining holdouts(坚持不变者).Several Asian nations, including Japan, use the left as well—though many places use both right-hand-drive and left-hand-drive cars.
51. Why did people in Switzerland travel on the right?
A. They had used the right-hand traffic since the 18th century. B. Rich people enjoyed driving their carriages on the right. C. Napoleon introduced the right-hand traffic to this country. D. Hitler ordered them to go against their left-hand tradition.
52. Of all the countries below, the one that travels on the right is ______. A. Austria B. England C. Japan D. Australia 53. Henry Ford produced cars with controls on the left ______. A. in order to change traffic directions in the U.S. B. so that passengers could get off conveniently C. because rules at that time weren't perfect
D. though many countries were strongly against that
54; According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?
A. Before the French Revolution, all the French people used the right. B. People in Britain and the U.S. travel on the same side nowadays. C. The Burmese began to travel on the right in 1970. D. All the Asian nations use the left at present. 55. What would be the best title for this passage?
A. Who made the great contribution to the right-hand traffic? B. How cars have become a popular means of transportation? C. How Henry Ford produced his cars with controls on the left? D. Why don't people all drive on the same side of road?
C
The slogan “a dog is for life, not just for Christmas” has been going strong for 27 years now. Dogs and cats have been popular Christmas gifts in the gifts in the UK and Europe for many years. But some people still haven't quite got the message.
The slogan still holds good. Some 105,000 dogs were rounded up by local government last year because they had been abandoned, many of them shortly after the festival season.
The main reason given by owners for handing their dogs over to the Dogs Trust is that the dogs need more attention than they can give; behavioral problems and moving home are also reasons given.
But Eleanor Silk, the Trust's communications director, says, “It's often four or five months
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after Christmas, in early summer, when owners find that the dog has got too big and too active, or it hasn't been trained properly and has caused damage around the home.”
In any case, some organizations that help pets are quick to point out that if you are serious about getting a puppy (小狗) as a pet, Christmas is not the time to do it. Puppies need to get used to their new surroundings, to be introduced to a routine, and to be looked after like small children. It's hard to meet any of these needs at Christmas. What's more, pulling a puppy out of a Christmas stocking in itself sends the wrong message to children. It encourages children to think of the puppy as a toy, rather than a responsibility.
Appreciating what you're taking on with a dog can be a sobering (清醒的) realization. “For life”means thinking about the effect they'll have on your life. It also infers that you will need to care for the dog for its whole life.
56. What would be the best title for the passage?
A. Dogs and Cats—the Most Popular Christmas Gifts B. A pet is for Life, Not just for Christmas
C. How to Take Care of Your Pets over Christmas D. Let's Help Those Abandoned Pets
57. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT a reason for pets to be abandoned?
A. Pets spread some diseases.
B. Pets damage some things in the house.
C. The owners can't take good care of the pets. D. The owners have to move to other places.
58. The underlined words “rounded up”in Paragraph 2 mean “______”. A. given out as gifts B. thrown away C. gathered into one place D. raised to make money 59. The fifth paragraph mainly tells us ______. A. how to take best care of Christmas pets B. the right time to have a puppy as a pet
C. the reasons why Christmas is not the time to get a pet
D. the worries about Christmas pets from organizations that help pets
60. Why is the author against the idea of putting a dog in the Christmas stocking as a Christmas gift?
A. Because these dogs can still cause damage. B. Because children will not take dogs seriously.
C. Because children don't like to have dogs as Christmas gifts. D. Because a Christmas stocking is not big enough to put a dog in.
D
I was reading these interesting stories behind a group of great logos in the world. Personally Nike is my favorite one—it's so simple. And I liked the stories behind them, which made me forget all other things. McDonald's, Apple, Mercedes Benz and Adidas own great logos as well, and they are among my favorites.
Nike
In the Greek myth, Nike is the goddess of victory and the source of inspiration for soldiers. This logo represents the wing in the famous statue of the Greek goddess. Nike's logo was designed by Carolyn Davidson in 1971 for $ 35, and was registered as a trademark in 1995.
McDonald's
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The logo was designed in 1962 by Jim Schindler to resemble the arch-shaped (拱形的) signs on the side of the company's then walk-up hamburger stand. Later on, the two golden arches were combined together to form the M. The McDonald's name was added to the logo in 1968．
Apple
There are different stories behind Apple's logo. The first logo was a reference to the religious story of Adam and Eve, in which the apple represented the fruit of the Tree of Knowledge. One year later, the second logo was designed in 1977 by Steve Jobs and Ronald Wayne, and it described Sir Isaac Newton sitting under an apple tree. This logo didn't stay long. One year later it was replaced almost immediately by graphic designer Rob Janoff's “rainbow apple”, a rainbow-colored silhouette (轮廓) of an apple with a bite taken out of it. And then the rainbow-colored apple was replaced by the one-colored logo in 1998. It has not been changed so far.
Mercedes Benz
The Mercedes Benz logo, which was originally created by Gottlieb Daimler in 1909, consists of a simple description of a three-pointed star that represents its rule of the land, the sea and the air. The company was founded by Gottlieb Daimler and Wilhelm Maybach. Mercedes is the name of Maybach's elder daughter, while Benz came as a result of a combination with Benz, Cie and DMG in 1926.
Adidas
The Adidas logo, which was created by the founder of the company Adi Dassler, represents mountains, pointing towards the challenges that are seen ahead and goals that can be achieved. The logo was used for the first time in 1967.
61. What does the author think of the stories of the great logos? A. They are boring. B. They are out of date. C. They are attractive. D. They are practical. 62. What does Nike's logo stand for?
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A. The goddess of victory. B. The source of inspiration for soldiers. C. The statue of the Greek goddess. D. The wing of the Greek goddess 63. We can learn that Apple's present logo is _______. A. the religious story of Adam and Eve B. a bitten apple with only one color C. Newton's sitting under an apple tree D. the rainbow-colored bitten apple
64. _______ stands for the rule of the land, the sea and the air. A. The Nike logo B. The Apple logo C. The Mercedes Benz logo D. The Adidas logo
65. Which of the following time orders describes the births of the great logos? A. Mercedes Benz — McDonald's — Nike — Apple. B. Mercedes Benz — Nike — McDonald's — Apple. C. Mercedes Benz —Apple — McDonald's — Nike. D. Mercedes Benz — McDonald's — Apple — Nike.
E
Although she died more than twenty-five years ago, many Americans still argue about Ayn Rand. People also continue to talk about her ideas and her interesting life.
As a young child, Alisa loved books. She began to write her own stories when she was only seven. She took classes in politics, history, law and writing .In 1926, she traveled to the United
States and decided she would never leave. She also decided to change her name to “Ayn Rand.” Newly named, Rand moved to Hollywood, California to work in the movie business. Throughout the 1930s, she published two books, but did not earn much critical or popular recognition.
Then, in1943, Rand's famous book “The Fountainhead” was published. It took her seven years to write the novel. Twelve publishers rejected the book. However, a man named Archibald Ogden loved the story and convinced the Bobbs-Merrill company to publish it. “The Fountainhead” became a huge success around the world. It has sold more than six million copies. It continues to sell about one hundred thousand copies each year.
“The Fountainhead” tells the story of a young building designer named Howard Roark. Roark wants to build interesting, modern-looking buildings. However, most people only want to see traditional designs. Roark loves designing and building more than anything in the world. But he refuses to compromise and make buildings he hates. Several people work against Roark and his goals. But in the end, Roark succeeds.
“The Fountainhead”is an unusual novel for many reasons. It is more than 700 pages long, far longer than most books people read for entertainment. More importantly, it also includes discussions of philosophy, which are not usually found in popular books. Most critics did not like “The Fountainhead”. But readers loved it. In 1949,it was made into a popular movie.
She lived quietly in New York City until she died in 1982. She is still one of the most loved, and hated, American thinkers and writers.
66. When did Alisa decide to change her name to Ayn Rand? A. When she began to write her own stories. B. When she took classes in politics and writing. C. When she decided to settle in the US.
D. When she moved to Hollywood, California.
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67. Which of the following is true of Rand's famous book The Fountainhead? A. It cost the author eight years to complete. B. It was loved by all the twelve publishers. C. It was finally published by Archibald Ogden. D. It was a great success around the world. 68. What can we learn about Howard Roark?
A. He wants to build interesting, traditional buildings. B. He loves designing and building anything in the world. C. He has to give in and make buildings he hates.
D. He achieves his goals and eventually gains success.
69.“The Fountainhead” is an unusual novel mainly because _______. A. it is far longer than most books for entertainment B. it also includes discussions of philosophy
C. it was well-received by most critics and readers D. it was made into a popular TV play in 1949 70. What is the passage mainly about? A. The life and writing of Ayn Rand. B. The interesting life of Ayn Rand.
C. Rand's famous book “The Fountainhead”. D. Different attitudes towards Rand's book.
第Ⅱ卷（共45分）
注意事项：
1．第Ⅱ卷共2道题。
2．第Ⅱ卷所有题目的答案，考生须用0.5毫米黑色签字笔答在答题卡规定的区域内，在试卷上答题不得分。
第三部分 书面表达（共二节，满分45分）
第一节 阅读表达（共5小题；每小题3分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文并根据短文后的要求用英语答题（请注意问题后面的字数要求）。
Peking opera, known as China's national opera, is a combination of music, dance and art and is widely regarded as a full expression of Chinese culture. Today, this art form is facing the danger of extinction as the younger generation is mostly interested in pop culture. A Peking opera project for primary and secondary schools was launched by China's Ministry of Education. But it has met with a cold reaction from the public. More than half of the l,000 respondents from ten big cities expressed doubts about the practical meaning of the project in the survey conducted by the Social Survey Institute of China.
The project plans to add 15 Peking opera pieces into music courses in 200 schools in ten provinces. The pilot programs will last from March to July next year. At present, teaching materials and video tapes are still in production, China News Service reported. The Ministry of Education hopes that the promotional course can help students better appreciate Chinese culture and cultivate a love for the mother country.
The surveyed people do recognize Peking opera as a comprehensive (综合性的) art form and a representative of the traditional culture. They also understand the purpose of the educational project. However, they wonder whether it is necessary for every student to learn to sing Peking opera, when they are already stressed from endless exams. In fact, most music teachers themselves know little about this ancient art form, and thus are not confident in arousing（激起） students' interest in its slow pace and abstruse(深奥的) lyrics.
71. What's Peking opera widely regarded as? (No more than 15 words)
72. What does the underlined word \in Paragraph 1 mean? (No more than 5 words)
73. Why did China's Ministry of Education launch a Peking opera project for primary and secondary schools? (No more than 20 words)
74. Why are most music teachers not confident in teaching Peking opera pieces? (No more than 10 words)
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75. What do you think of the Peking opera project for schools? (No more than 20 words)
第二节：写作（满分30分） 假如你是李华，作为你们学校交换生的Tracy即将结束她在中国的学习生活并返回英国，请你根据以下内容用英语写一篇欢送稿。
1．赞扬她的善良与友好； 2．怀念与她相处的快乐时光； 3．感谢她对大家英语学习的帮助； 4．希望她有机会再来中国。 注意：
1．词数：120—150；
2．开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数； 3．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear teachers and friends, I'd like to say something before Tracy goes back to England.
That's all. Thank you.
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高三教学质量抽测试题
英 语 参 考 答 案（阅卷）
语法和词汇知识运用：
1-5: BBADB 6-10: BBBCC 11-15: BDBCB 16-20: DBDDC 21-25: ABABA 完形填空：
26-30: DCAAB 31-35: ABCCD 36-40: BDABD 41-45: ACDCB 阅读理解：
46-50: CDACD 51-55: CABCA 56-60: BACCB 61-65: CDBCA 66-70: CDDBA 阅读表达：
71. It is widely regarded as a full expression of Chinese culture.
72. The state (act\\action) of dying out（stopping existing\\disappearing\\being extinct）.\\Dying out.\\Stopping existing.\\ Disappearing.\\Being extinct.
73. Because they wanted students to appreciate Chinese culture better and cultivate a love for the mother country.
74. Because they themselves know little about Peking opera.
75.开放性问题，答案不唯一，可利用文章中的内容，也可以写自己的看法，但要合乎情理，语法正确。 写作：
One possible version:
Dear teachers and friends, I’d like to say something before Tracy goes back to England.
Tracy is such a kind and friendly girl that we all feel happy to be her friends. Because of her good character she is very popular with us during her stay here. She gets along well with everyone and all of us have a wonderful time with her. How can we forget the time we spent together happily with her! We remember she didn’t hesitate to help us whenever we had trouble in learning English. It is due to her help that every one of us has made great progress. Therefore, we are grateful to Tracy from the bottom of our heart and we owe a lot of thanks to her.
True friendship never ends, so I hope we can keep in touch with Tracy. We also hope that Tracy can come back to China and stay with us in the near future.
That’s all. Thank you！
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2013-2014学年淄博市高三第一学期期末考试英语试题
