福建省清流一中2014-2015学年高三上学期第二次阶段（期中）测试英语试题
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）’s the man interested in during his free time?
A. Playing cards.
B. Collecting stamps.
C. Nothing but playing chess.
3. How long did the man run after leaving the post office?
A. About an hour.
B. Two and a half hours.
C. About half an hour.
4. What is the woman going to do this morning?
A. Go to dinner.
B. Make a reservation.
C. Go to the airport.
5. What do you think the man probably wants to do?
A. To find a job.
B. To rent a house.
C. To pay for the breakfast.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听第段材料，回答第至题。
’s home.
C. At a hotel.
7. What present does the guest give her friend?
A. A bamboo basket.
B. Some sweets.
C. Some bamboo.
8. What is the guest’s nationality probably?
A. Chinese.
B. American.
C. British.
听第7段材料，回答第至1题。
’s sister.
C. Mike’s sister.
10. Where does this conversation take place?
A. At the bus stop.
B. At the railway station.
C. At the airport.
11. According to the telegram, when will Helena arrive?
A. At 19:30 on Tuesday.
B. At 19;30 on Thursday.
C. At 7:30 on Tuesday.
听第段材料，回答第至题。
holiday.
B. How to drive a tractor.
C. Their summer vacation.
13. Where did Jane spend her summer holiday?
A. On a farm.
B. At home.
C. In a fruit garden.
14. Which is right according to the dialogue?
A. Harry had a holiday on a farm.
B. Harry’s mother was ill.
C. Harry’s uncle is a doctor.
听第段材料，回答第至1题。
B. He is very active.
C. He is weak.
听第段材料，回答第8至题。
activity is NOT included in the holiday arrangement?
A. Skiing.
B. Swimming.
C. Sunbathing.
第二部分 英语知识运用(共两节，满分45分)
单项填空(共15小题; 每小题1分，满分15分) 21 –— It is unwise for some people to drive and talk on a cell phone. –— _______. It's very dangerous.
A. I couldn't agree more B. Not really C. Good idea D. That's great
22 — Do you have the time? I've got something to tell you. — Ok, ______ you make your story short.
A. now that B. even if C. so long as D. in case
23. If you cheat in the exam, you could hardly _________ it. A. throw away B. get away C. get away from D. get away with
24. I saw her in the office this morning. She ______ back to work without the doctor’s permission. A. couldn’t come
B. couldn’t have come C. should have come D. should not have come
25．You'd better ______ your expenses on clothes.
A．cut up
B．cut down
C．cut off
D．cut out
26. If your knowledge can be in some way _______ with my experiences, we are sure to succeed. A. joined B. united C. connected D. combined
27. Weather ______, we’ll go out in the New Year’s holidays.
A. permitted
B. permitting
C. being permitted
D. permits
28. _____ breaks the law will be punished. A. who B. Whoever C. Anyone D. no matter who
29 Do you still remember the museum _____ we visited three months ago? A. where B. when C. which D. what
30. _____ caused the great damage remains unknown. A. What
B. That
C. How
D. Where
31．To make members of a team perform better, the trainer first of all has to know their
and weaknesses.
A．strengths
B．benefits
C．values
D．customs
32. Traffic is bad, ________ in the city center during the rush hours.
A. particularly
B. terribly C. mostly D. normally
33 He agreed with my suggestion ______ we should change the date.
A. that
B. which
C. what
D. how
34 — I’m sure Andy will win the first prize in the coming English Speech Contest.
— There is no doubt about it. He ________ for it for months.
A. is preparing
B. was preparing
C. has been preparing
D. will prepare
35.That's the best way you thought of _______ into dangerous areas.
A. stopping people to get
B. to stop people getting
C. keeping people getting
D. preventing people in getting
第二节 完形填空(共20小题； 1.5 分， 30 分)
A group of wild ducks was flying in formation, heading south for the winter. They formed a beautiful V in the sky, and were admired by everyone who saw them from below.
One day, Wally, one of the wild ducks in the formation, spotted something on the ground. It was a barnyard with a group of _ 36
ducks who lived on the farm. They were waddling (蹒跚而行)around on the ground, quacking （嘎嘎叫）merrily and eating _ 37
that was thrown on the ground for them every day. Wally liked what he saw. "It surely would be nice to have some of that corn," he thought to himself. "And all this flying is very tiring. I'd like to just __38
around for a while."
So after thinking it over a while, Wally left the formation of wild ducks, made a sharp __39
, and _ 40
for the barnyard. He landed _ 41
the tame ducks, and began to waddle around and quack _ 42
. He also started eating corn. The formation of wild ducks continued their journey South, but Wally didn't care. "I'll __43
them when they come back North in a few months," he said to himself.
Several months went by and __44
enough, Wally looked up and spotted the flock of wild ducks in formation, heading north. They looked beautiful up there. And Wally was tired of the
_45 . It was muddy and _ 46
he waddled, there was nothing but duck too. "It's time to leave." said Wally.
So Wally _ 47
his wings contiously and tried to fly. But he had gained some _ 48_
from all his corn-eating, and he hadn't exercised his wings much either. He finally _ 49
the ground, but he was flying too _ 50
and slammed (猛击) into the side of the barn. He fell to the ground with a thud （重击）and said to himself, "Oh, well, I'll just wait until they fly __51
in a few months. Then I'll rejoin them and become a wild duck again."
When the group flew overhead once more, Wally again tried to _ 52
himself out of the barnyard. But he simply didn't have the strength. Every winter and every spring, he saw his wild duck friends flying overhead, and they would _ 53
to him. But his attempts to leave were all
__54
Eventually Wally no longer paid any attention to the wild ducks flying overhead. He hardly even noticed them. He had _ 55
, become a barnyard duck.
36. A. tame
B. ugly
C. beautiful
D. wild
37. A. food
B. grain
C. corn
D. vegetable
38. A. rest
B. waddle
C. walk
D. fly
39. A. turn
B. dive
C. land
D. circle
40. A. hurried
B. looked
C. searched
D. headed
41. A. between
B. among
C. behind
D. within
42. A. loudly
B. sadly
C. merrily
D. eagerly
43. A. see
B. recognize
C. leave
D. rejoin
44. A. strange
B. unlucky
C. sure
D. natural
45. A. barnyard
B. corn
C. waddling
D. quacking
46. A. every day
B. every time
C. everywhere
D. nowhere
47. A. flapped
B. spread
C. removed
D. closed
48. A. strength
B. skills
C. friends
D. weight
49. A. got off
B. got to
C. got up
D. got back
50. A. slowly
B. fast
C. high
D. low
51. A. back
B. south
C. north
D. overhead
52. A. lift
B. arise
C. struggle
D. rise
53. A. call out
B. come back
C. come over
D. call back
54. A. in return
B. in need
C. in vain
D. in place
55. A. after all
B. above all
C. therefore
D. however
第三部分 阅读理解(共20小题：每小题2分，满分40分)
A
Asian parents are spending billions of dollars on private tutors (家庭教师) for their children and the practice is growing despite doubts about its effectiveness, according to an Asian Development Bank study published Wednesday, AFP reported.
"Shadow education" is an expanding business not only in wealthy countries, but also in some of the region's poorer nations as parents try to give their children the best start in life, the study said. Nearly nine out of 10 South Korean elementary pupils receive private tutoring, while the figure for primary school children in India's West Bengal state stands at six out of 10.
The study estimated that the costs of private tutoring in South Korea were equivalent (相等的) to 80 percent of government spending on public education. Japan spent $12 billion on extra teaching in 2011, while the figure for Singapore stood at US$ 680 million in 2009.
Extra academic work aims to help slow learners and support high achievers. Many Asian parents view it as a constructive way for adolescents to spend their spare time. However, it can also reduce the students' time for sports and other activities important for their overall development as well as cause social tensions as richer families are able to pay for better-quality tutoring, the study said.
The study calls for a review of educational systems to make such extra teaching less attractive.
56. Why is “Shadow education" an expanding business?
A. Because parents want to spend their money.
B. Because children don't want to go to school.
C. Because parents want their children to stay with teachers.
D. Because parents want to give their children the best start in life.
57. According to the article, what is the purpose of extra academic work?
A. To aid slow learners and support high achievers.
B. To prepare children for all kinds of academic contests.
C. To increase children's hobbies and interests in many fields.
D. To gain the most knowledge that students can't get in class.
58. Which disadvantage of extra academic work is NOT mentioned?
A. Causing social tensions.
B. Spending more extra money.
C. Lacking the chance to communicate with others.
D. Reducing the students' time for sports and other activities.
59. What is the text mainly about?
A. The government policy on educational systems.
B. How to provide the best education for children.
C. The importance for children's overall development.
D. The reasons for the popularity of private tutors for children.
B
Holidays
Holiday News
Vacancies (空位) now and in the school holidays at a country hotel in Devon. This comfortable, friendly home-from-home lies near the beautiful quiet countryside, but just a drive away from the sea. The food is simple but good. Children and pets are welcome.Reduced prices for low season.
The Snowdonia Center
The Snowdonia Center for young mountain climbers has a mountain lesson. The beginners' costs are ￡57 for a week, including food and rooms. Equipment is included except walking shoes, which can be hired at a low cost.You must be in good health and prepared to go through a period of body exercises. This could be the beginning of a lifetime mountain climbing adventure.
The World Sea Trip of a Lifetime
Our World Sea Trip of 2008 will be unlike any holiday you have ever been on before. Instead of one hotel after another, with all its packing and unpacking waiting and traveling, you just go to bed in one country and wake up in another.
On board the ship, you will be well taken care of. Every meal will be first-class and every cabin like your home.
During the trip, you can rest on deck(甲板), enjoy yourself in the games rooms and in the evening dance to our musical team and watch our wonderful play.You will visit all the places most people only dream about - from Acapulco and Hawaii to Tokyo and Hong Kong.
For a few thousand pounds, all you've ever hoped for can be yours.
60. What can you do if you like to go on holidays with pets?
A. Choose the holiday in Devon.
B. Go to the Snowdonia Center.
C. Join the World Sea Trip of 2008.
D. Visit Acapulco and Hawaii.
61. In what way is the Snowdonia Center different from the other two holidays?
A. It provides chances of family gathering.
B. It providers customers with good food.
C. It offers a sport lesson.
D. It offers comfortable room.
62. What is special about the World Sea Trip of 2008?
A. You can have free meals on deck every day.
B. You can sleep on a ship and tour many places.
C. You will have chances to watch and act in a play.
D. You have to do your own packing and unpacking.
63. At the Snowdonia Center, the beginner’s costs of ￡57 February 4, 2012 saw the take-off of a new rising NBA star-Jeremy Lin.
Among professional basketball players, Jeremy Lin's background is not typical. He graduated from Harvard University, which sends few players to the NBA, and he is the only Chinese-American NBA player. But when you watch him on the court, there is no doubt that he belongs there. He moves with speed and grace that demonstrate years of faithful practice, which is fueled by a love for basketball.
Lin's enjoyment of basketball actually began in Taiwan. When Lin's father moved to U.S., his interest in the sport only grew and he passed on this love of basketball to his son, introducing him to the game at the age of five. The young Lin spent much of his youth playing basketball for fun.
In high school, Lin dreamed of playing in the NBA. When he applied for college, he was not offered a single sports scholarship. However, after his admission to Harvard, he was offered a place on its college basketball team.
During Lin's time at Harvard, his basketball career began to speed up. He scored 1,482 points, making him one of the highest scorers in Ivy League history.
When he graduated, no professional teams offered Lin a contract, but he was invited to play in the NBA Summer League. He played well and ended up eagerly signing a contract with the Golden State Warriors.
At first，playing in professional games filled Lin with excitement. He treasured opportunities to meet players he had been watching on TV for years. But slowly, the excitement wore off and was replaced by anxiety. In a few very difficult months, he was cut by two teams before the New York Knicks picked him up.
But he had the courage and determination to stick to his dream, so he put himself into hard training to get ready for his opportunity to come. Then his moment arrived on February 4, 2012，on which his excellent performance made him famous overnight. After that, he led the Knicks to their fifth straight victory.
The Associated Press called Lin "the most surprising story in the NBA". Knicks fans developed the nickname for him "Linsanity" (林发疯）. Time magazine released its 2012 list of the 100 "Most Influential People in the World", Jeremy Lin included.
No doubt, Lin fever is continuing to spread. If you haven't already caught "Linsanity", get ready.
64. Which of the following elements is of little help in Lin's success?
A. his father's influence
B. his devotion to basketball
C. his years of hard work
D. his graduation from Harvard University
65. What does the phrases "wore off" in seventh paragraph probably mean?
A. arose
B. disappeared
C. grew
D. remained
66. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Lin learned to play basketball when he was eight.
B. Before Lin there was no Chinese-American NBA players.
C. Lin was excited for professional games and did a good job at the beginning.
D. Lin is the most outstanding player in NBA.
67. Which is the right order for Lin's life?
a. He made an excellent performance on Feb,4.
b. He was fired by the Golden State Warriors.
c. He was invited to play in the NBA Summer League.
d. He graduated from Harvard University.
e. He became famous overnight.
A. a, d, c, b, e
B. d, b, c, a, e
C. d, c, b, a, e
D. a, e, d, c, b
68. It can be inferred from the passage that ______.
A. NBA prefers graduates from Harvard University.
B. Lin got an easy entry into NBA.
C. Lin didn't show his basketball talents in Harvard University.
D. Lin didn't have a smooth road in NBA.
D
Sharing cars to work is not unusual．But what about sharing time to raise children together? In Ningbo city of Zhejiang province in East China, young mothers in the same neighborhood pool their children together, and share the responsibility of being parents．
Spending every day together, but not families – in this coastal city of East China, three mothers are trying a new way of raising their kids, by pooling them together. Among the mothers are both office workers and housewives.They say they do so not just because of the tight schedule．
Jiujiu's mother said, "By kids pooling, we mean to create an opportunity for the kids to spend time together so that we can observe our kids, lea more about them．And then we can discuss how to better bring them up．"
The three families have been doing so for two years, in school days and holidays．Their children have grown used to each other's company,
Chichi's mother said, "My son was a bit shy．We'e been talking him to be more active, but he hardly changed．After joining the kids pool, suddenly we found him willing to communicate with others now．When we are not there, he has to rely on himself to get along with his pals．"
Generally, mothers speak highly about the pooling．The mothers describe the pooling as bringing the running water into a closed pond．It opens a window to a different world for both kids and parents．But there are moments when opinions differ．Xiaoxiao's mother said, "Sex education for example．Kids will be curious about it when they reach a certain age．Personally
want to talk with my child about it, frankly and sincerely．But the other two moms think it better not to bring it up．" Xiaoxiao's mother says her solution is to share some parenting guidebooks with other mothers and let them make the decision．
The headmaster of the kindergarten believes such pooling activities test not only children, but also the parents．Jin Hongqing, kindergarten headmaster said, "Parents need to be tolerant and patient．They shouldn't play the blame game when kids fight with each other．It's better to let the kids solve the issue by themselves．What they can do as parents is to communicate．"’s burden.
B. It allows parents to learn more about kids.
C. It allows kids to learn to share and be independent.
D. It offers better education than the kindergartens.
70. Why is sex education mentioned in the passage?
A. To show sometimes mothers have different opinions.
B. To suggest children are sometimes curious about it.
C. To explain sex education is not suitable for children.
D. To indicate mothers think highly of kids pooling.
71. What’s the writer’s attitude towards kids pooling?
A. Favorable.
B. Negative.
C. Unclear.
D. Doubtful.
72. Which of the following can best serve as the title of the passage?
A. Kids pooling.
B. Chinese parenting.
C. Sharing children.
D. Sharing cars.
E
Everyone knows about straight-A students. We see them frequently in TV situation comedies and in movies like Revenge(报复)of the Nerds. They get high grades, all right, but only by becoming dull laborers, their noses always stuck in a book. They are not good at social communication and look clumsy while doing sports.
How, then, do we account for Domenica Roman or Paul Melendres?
Roman is on the tennis team at Fairmont Senior High School. She also sings in the choral group, serves on the student council and is a member of the mathematics society. For two years she has maintained A’s in every subject. Melendres, a freshman at the University of New Mexico, was student-body president at Valley High School in Albuquerque. He played soccer and basketball well, exhibited at the science fair, and meanwhile worked as a reporter on a local television station. Being a speech giver at the graduation ceremony, he achieved straight A’s in his regular classes, plus bonus points for A’s in two college-level courses.
How do super-achievers like Roman and Melendres do it? Brains aren’t the only answer. “Top grades don’t always go to the brightest students,” declares Herbert Walberg, a professor of education at the University of Illinois at Chicago, who has conducted major studies on super-achieving students. “Knowing how to make the most of your innate(天生的)abilities counts for more. Much more.”
In fact, Walberg says, students with high IQ sometimes don’t do as well as classmates with lower IQ. For them, learning comes too easily and they never find out how to get down.
Hard work isn’t the whole story, either. “It’s not how long you sit there with the books open,” said one of the many-A students we interviewed. “It’s what you do while you’re sitting.” Indeed, some of these students actually put in fewer hours of homework time than their lower-scoring classmates.
The kids at the top of the class get there by mastering a few basic techniques that others can readily learn.
73. What can we conclude from the first paragraph?
A. Most TV programs and films are about straight-A students.
B. People have unfavorable impression on straight-A students.
C. Everyone knows about straight-A students from TV or films.
D. Straight-A students are well admired by people in the society.
74. Some students become super-achievers mainly because_________.
A. they are born cleverer than others
B. they work longer hours at study
C. they make full use of their abilities
D. they know the shortcut to success
75. What will be talked about after the last paragraph?
A. The interviews with more students.
B. The role IQ plays in learning well.
C. The techniques to be better learners.
D. The achievements top students make.
V 短文填词(共0小题：每小题分，满分0分)was a policeman17 years ago, but now he is walking up and down five miles of beach every day,
76
for things that might be ___77___（有用） to someone. Johnson’s a beachcomber（海滩拾荒者）.
Nearly everything in his cottage has come
78
the sea – chairs, tables, even tins of food. “I even found a box of beer just before Christmas. That was nice,” he remembers. He findsof bottles with messages in them, mainly from children. They all get a reply if there’s an
80
（地址） in the bottle. Shoes? “If you find one, you’ll find the
81
the next week,” he says.
But does he really m
82
a living? “Half a living,” he smiles. “Anyway I have my police pension. But I don’t actually need money. My life is rich in variety.” Johnson is happy. “You have to find a way to live a simple
83
.”
“Some people say I’m mad,” says Johnson. “ B
84
there are much more people ___85___ would like to do what I do. Look at me. I’ve got everything I could possibly want.”
清流一中2014-2015学年上学期高三英语科
第二阶段考试试卷（非选择部分）答题卡
V 短文填词(共0小题：每小题分，满分0分)
请仔细观察下图，按要求写一篇120词左右的短文，题目自拟。
1. 简要描述图片内容；2. 简要阐述图片蕴含的意义；3. 结合学习生活谈谈你的感想
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清流一中2014-2015学年上学期高三英语科
第二阶段试卷答案
听力
1-5 ACCCB
6-10 BAABC
11-15 ACBAC
16-20 BBCAC
单选
21-25 ACDDB
26-30 DBBCA
31-35AAACB
完型：36-40 ACBBD
41-45 BCDCA
46-50 CADAD
51-55 BAACA
阅读56 DACDA
61. CBDDB
66. BCDDA
71. CABCC
短文填词
76 looking
77 useful
78 from
79 plenty
80 address
81 other
82 make
83 life
84 But
85 who/that
书面表达
Many Hands Make Light Work
As we can see in the picture, there is a river and a group of ants. Some ants are working together to build an “ant bridge” so that their group members are able to cross the river and reach their final destination.