石家庄市2015-2016学年高三上学期期末考英语试题及答案.docx

石家庄市2015-2016学年高三上学期期末考英语试题及答案
石家庄市2016届高三上学期期末调研检测试卷英语
    本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。考试结束后，将本试卷和答案一并交回。
                            第I卷
注意事项：
    1．答第I卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
    2．选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。不能答在本试卷上，否则无效。
                  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．￡9．15．C．￡9．18．
    答案是B。
1 ．How long will the speakers stay in Greenwich？
    A ．Two hours．B．Two and a half hours．C．Three and a half hours．
2 ．What does the man want the woman to do？
  A ．Return some books．B．Talk with a professor．C．Cancel classes．
3 ．Where does the conversation probably take place？
  A ．In a hotel．B．At home．C．On a ship．
4 ．What was the woman doing？
  A．Looking for something．B．Admiring a building．C．Selling flowers．
5 ．What does the girl think of the new teacher’s lessons？
  A ．Easy． B．Popular． C．Challenging．
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。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料．回答第6、7题。
6 ．What  is the relationship between the speakers？
  A ．Employer and employee．B．Husband and wife．C．Workmates．
7 ．What will the man do next？
  A ．Clear dirty dishes．B．Change tablecloths．C．Fold the paper．
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8 ．How does the man overcome his fear？
  A ．By walking．B．By shouting．C．By singing．
9 ．What did the woman do on the stomy night？
  A ．She lay in bed．B．She hid somewhere．C．She stayed with her dad．
听第8段材料，回答第1o至12题。
10．Why does the girl care about the show time？
    A ．She needs time to do her homework．
    B ．She and Shannon have fixed the time．
    C ．She doesn’t want to come home early．
1 1 ．Which show has the girl finally decided to see？
    A ．The nine  o’clock show．B．The seven fifteen show．C．The five o’clock show．
12．How will the girl go to the cinema？
    A ．By car．B．By bus．C．By bike．
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13．Why does the man make the phone call？
    A ．To ask for a colored Picture．
    B ．Th order some machines．
    C ．To confirm the delivery time．
14．What will the woman do this afternoon？
    A ．Fax the man a brochure．B．Work out the agreement．C．Attend a meeting．
15．Why can’t the machines be delivered by the end Of this month？
    A ．There aren’t enough machines．
    B ．The distance is too long．
    C ．The time  is too limited．
16．When will the man sign the agreement？
    A ．This evening．B．Tomorrow morning．C．Tomorrow noon．
听第10段材料．回答第17至20题。
17．When will the lunch break start？
      A ．11：40． B．11：50． C．12：00．
18．What’s the speaker mainly talking about？
    A ．A new product．B．office hours．C．A recyeling program·
19．When will the changes take place？
    A ．Next Wednesday．B．Next Thursday．C．Next Friday．
20．What are the listeners asked to do？
    A ．Visit the speaker’s  office·
    B ．Take a paper of information．
    C ．Select food to order．
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
The Bazaar of Bad Dreams
Author: Stephen King
US author Stephen King is well-known for creating contemporary horror, supernatural fiction and science fiction stories. His latest book delivers a generous collection of stories with hidden connections. The master storyteller also includes insight into why and how he came to write them.
Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard
Author: Rick Riordan
A troubled kid named Magnus Chase has lived alone on the streets of Boston since his mother's mysterious death. His life changes when he meets Uncle Randolph, a man his mother warned him about. Randolph reveals that Chase is the son of a Norse god. Chase is then tasked with searching for a lost weapon to save the world from monsters.
Little Victories: Perfect Rules for Imperfect Living 
Author: Jason Gay
There are always moments in our lives when we feel doomed to be imperfect. In this collection of humorous essays，Wall Street Journal columnist Jason Gay tells us that, when we mess things up，we should just give ourselves a break and celebrate the things we did right.
Thing Explainer: Complicated Stuff in Simple Words 
Author: Randall Munroe
Have you ever been puzzled by complex terminology (术语）？ Has it prevented you from learning about science? This fascinating book provides simple explanations and line drawings to explain essential science concepts. The book's author is the man behind the popular science blog. What If.
21. What do the first two books have in common?
A. They are not about real life.        B. They are both science fictions.
C. They are both collections of stories.  D. They are both humorous.
22. Whose book is your best choice when you feel dissatisfied with life?
A. Stephen King.  B. Rick Riordan.  C. Jason Gay.  D. Randall Munroe.
23. Which may attract those who have difficulty learning about science?
A. The Bazaar of Bad Dreams.
B. Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard.
C. Little Victories: Perfect Rules for Imperfect Living.
D. Thing Explainer: Complicated Stuff in Simple Words.
24. What does Randall Munroe differ from the other authors?
A. He inspires readers to live a perfect life.
B. He writes blog posts on popular science.
C. He is well-known for supernatural fictions.
D. He’s written a story about the son of Norse god.
                                                      B
    During the two and a half years since I settled down in Germany, I've caught a cold several times and gotten to experience how different German cold remedies (疗法）are from the Chinese ones.
Back in Taiwan, whenever I had a streaming nose and a dry throat, I'd rush to the hospital to get prescribed medicine. For a fever, I would receive a red pill, which I now know is a type of antibiotic (抗生素).
Another thing I know now is that the criminal behind my cold is a virus. The drugs I used only relieved the symptoms. When I went to a German hospital intending to get some medicine to treat my cold, I got nothing more than a pat on my shoulder and words from the doctor, saying that I should get some really good rest. The first time this happened, I was shocked. I wondered how I could put up with my sickness without the help of medicine. But the longer I stayed in Germany, the better I knew how to self-medicate as other Germans do.
I learned to take vitamin C to build up my resistance. But what I like the most is drinking “Erkaltungstee”. For German people, Erkaltungstee is what their grandmother gives them when they catch a cold. It’s a tea bag mainly made of lime flower and orange rind. Another popular cold remedy in Germany is chicken soup. During my first winter in Germany, I got a really bad cold. My neighbor brought me a bowl of chicken soup to make me feel better. It contained a lot of ginger, onion, garlic, carrots and celery. Germans believe these ingredients are perfect for helping your body recovers.
25. How did the author feel after seeing the German doctor?
A. Relieved.  B. Surprised.  C. Satisfied.  D. Stressed.
26. According to the author, what effect do antibiotics have on his cold?
A. They cure his cold.       B. They prevent the disease.
C. They kill the virus in him.  D. They make him feel better.
27. What do Germans think of "Erkaltungstee"?
A. It can replace any cold remedy.  B. It can build up one’s resistance.
C. It's a good way to self-medicate.  D. It’s better than chicken soup.
28. What can we infer from the text?
A. Germans tend not to use antibiotics to treat cold.
B. The author often catches a cold in Taiwan.
C. The author seldom drinks chicken soup.
D. German doctors are cold to patients.
                                                      C
   Shopping centers, stadiums and universities may soon have a new tool to help fight crime.
A California company called Knightscope says its robots can predict and prevent crime. Knightscope says the goal is to reduce crime by half in areas the robots guard.
William Santana 1J is the chief executive officer of Knightscope. He says, “Thew robot security guards will change the world. Our planet has seven billion people on it. It' s going to quickly get to nine billion people. The security equipment that we have globally is just not going to develop that fast. The company' s Autonomous Data Machines can become the eyes and ears of law enforcement (执行）".
“You want it to he machines plus humans. Let the machines do the heavy and sometimes dangerous work and let the humans do the strategic decision -making work, so it's always working all together."
The machines are one and a half meters tall and weigh 136 kilograms. They do not carry weapons hul they have day and night time video cameras which are able to turn 360 degrees and can also sense chemical and biological weapons.
Some people may become concerned about their privacy, especially in connection with I he video recordings. Some people may worry that such recordings will appear on the Internet. Eugene Volokh, a law professor at the University of California, says the machines have to be used in the right way and il will be interesting to see how state laws deal with this kind of video.
William Santana Li says there is a long waiting list for the robots in the US. Workers in the company are working overtime to meet the demands of the market. Al least 25 other countries are also interested in these robotic security guards.
29. What can this new tool do for humans?
A. Make strategic decisions.   B. Keep watch day and night.
C. Carry heavy weapons.     D. Stop crimes autonomously.
30. Why are people worried?
A. Their privacy may be let out.   B. The robots are very expensive.
C. Robots will replace humans.    D. They will be out of work soon.
31. Which of the following can be the best title of the text?
A. Robots Are Becoming More Popular   B. Robots Contribute a Lot to the World
C. Robots Are in Great Demand Now    D. Security Robots Could Help Cut Crime
D
All hotels are restored periodically. However, few do it as frequently as Sweden’s Icehotel. Located in a remote village of Sweden, the hotel is constructed entirely from ice and therefore, has to be rebuilt annually.
The 26-year-old tradition began accidentally in 1989 when locals organized an art exhibition to attract winter visitors. Among the tourists was an adventurous group that announced their intention of spending the night in the building where the exhibition was being held. That' s when the idea of building the icy accommodations occurred to the locals.
Each year, the preparations begin in March and the construction starts in November. Within eight to twelve weeks, Icehotel is ready to welcome its first visitors until mid-April. After that, the beautiful structure will slowly melt into one giant pool.
Among this year's unique suite (套房）offerings is the "Elephant in the Room." It features a 3-metre tall sculpted elephant overlooking an ice-framed bed. For those seeking something more cutting-edge, there are ones themed after a Swedish horror film and local fairytales. To get a good night' s rest，guests have to snuggle inside their sleeping bags with gloves and hats on. Though that seems a little uncomfortable, visitors say it is an experience like none other.
The hotel also features a beautifully crafted ice church where over 100 couples will get married this year and an Ice Bar that will serve drinks in glasses carved from ice. Though dining options are limited to the hotel' s only restaurant, guests will have little to complain about with Michelin-trained chef Alexander Meier in charge. To keep customers entertained, the hotel offers a lot of fun activities like snowshoeing, dog sledding, and even overnight wilderness camping.
32. What makes the Icehotel special?
A. It is located in a remote village.  B. It holds an art exhibition annually.
C. It is entirely built from ice.     D. It offers different theme suites.
33. How long is Icehotel in service every year?
A. About one month.  B. About three months.
C. About half a year.  D. About a whole year.
34. What does the underlined word "cutting-edge" in paragraph four probably mean?
A. Thrilling. B. Beautiful. C. Frustrating. D. Peaceful.
35. What can visitors do while staying in the Icehotel?
A. Learn to sculpt animals from ice.
B. Have dinner in a restaurant nearby.
C. Hold wedding ceremonies there.
D. Watch Swedish horror movies.
第二节（共5小题海小题2分．满分10分）
    根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。
    Learning to set goals plays an important role as your child starts to gain independence. However, setting goals doesn’t come naturally to your child, so helping him to learn the process should probably be one of your goals.
Explain the word “goal”. Your child may know what a goal is when it comes to soccer, but he may not understand what it means in everyday life. _36_
Listen to your child. Ideally, you want your child to be able to decide for himself what his goals are.____37_______ Let him talk about what he thinks he does well and what he thinks needs to improve. If he's stuck, you can provide some examples of your own personal goals.
Help keep goals achievable. Don't throw cold water on your child. ______38_____  For example, if your child wants to be a champion swimmer, but can’t swim an entire lap of the pool yet, you can suggest he start by making that his first goal.
39   Help your child write down his goals in an easy-to-follow form. Being able to see and check off the steps on the way to his goal is key in keeping him motivated. A really simple way is to have your child draw a ladder on a piece of paper, writing his goal at the top and each step to that goal on the rungs (横木）._40_
A. Change goals every so often.
B. Make a visual goal reminder.
C. Don’t always tell him what you think.
D. He’s climbing to the top as he gets closer lo his goal.
E. You can take sports as example to help explain it to him.
F. Once he has set up a goal，he may find it very difficult to achieve it.
G. When a goal is beyond his reach, help him break it down into smaller pieces.
                第三部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）
第一节完形填空（共20小题；每小题1．5分，满分30分）
    阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（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。
    There once was a poor and frustrated salesman complaining every day that there was no platform for him to display his ability and the fate was often pulling his legs.
On Christmas Eve, every family 41 their houses with lanterns and it was very 42 everywhere. But he was 43 in a park, drinking his Christmas day away, without new clothes, new shoes, 44 a new car and a new house.
“Damn! I have to spend this Christmas day with these 45 shoes again.” he 46 and began to take off the old shoes. Suddenly, he glanced a young man in a 47 chair passing by him with his hands arduously 48 the wheel