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1、宁夏大学附属中学2015届高三上学期期中考试英语试题第一节（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 does the book include? A. A lot of useful pictures. B. A lot of useful words and phrases. C. A lot of useful words and sentences.2. Where does the
2、 conversation take place? A. At a restaurant. B. At a hotel. C. At a sales office.3. How does the woman feel ? A. She was a little glad. B. She was a little sad. C. She was a little angry.4. Whats the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Teacher and student. B. Classmates. C. Librarian and
3、 student.5. What does the woman mean? A. The boy can finish his homework later. B. The boy can watch TV now. C. The boy must finish his homework first.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
4、材料，回答第6至8题。6. Where does the conversation take place? A. At a hospital. B. At the mans home. C. On the phone.7. How does the man feel? A. Angry. B. Urgent. C. Worried.8. What does the woman do? A. A doctor. B. A nurse. C. An operator.听第7段材料，回答第9至11题。9. Whats the probable relationship between the spe
5、akers? A. Husband and wife. B. Father and daughter. C. Mother and son.10. When does the conversation take place? A. In the morning. B. At noon. C. In the afternoon.11. Where will the man go? A. To the factory. B. To school. C. To the office.听第8段材料，回答第12至14题。12. How long has the man had headaches? A.
6、 For his whole time. B. For a week. C. For a few weeks.13. How much sleep has the man been getting recently?A. Enough sleep. B. Seven hours sleep. C. Only a few hours sleep.14. What happened to the man last week? A. He fell while skating. B. He fell while skiing. C. He fell while walking.听第9段材料，回答第1
7、5至17题。15. Who will insist on doing the washing up at the womans home after the meal? A. The woman herself. B. The womans husband. C. The womans guests.16. What kinds of dishes does the woman usually cook? A. Italian, Indian and Japanese. B. Italian, Indian and Chinese. C. Italian, Indian and French.
8、17. What does the woman think of ingredients for Chinese food? A. The ingredients are usually hard to get. B. The ingredients are usually the same as in Western food. C. The ingredients are usually different in Western food.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。18. When was Tyler Perry born? A. On September 13,1969. B.
9、 On October 13,1969. C. On September 3,1969.19. What can we know about Diary of a Mad Black Woman? A. It was released in 1969. B. Perry appeared as two different characters in it.C. The film was a great success and made Perry famous.20. Where did Perry set up his own movie and acting studio? A. In N
10、ew York. B. In Atlanta. C. In Miami.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。 AA young man returns to his hometwon of Aractataca, Colombia. He visits the house where he lived as a child. Here, he remembers the most important memories of his childhood
11、. Standing in front of his old house, the young man makes an important decision. He says to himself, “I will start my life over again. I will become a writer.”This man is the world famous writer. Gabriel Garica Marquez.Gabriel Garcia Marquez was born on March 6,1928. During his early life, Garcia Ma
12、rquezs grandmother and grandfather told him many stories. His grandmother would tell him legends as if they were real. Garcia Marquez says that his grandmothers way of storytelling later influenced his own methods.When Garcia Marquez was about 20 years old, he left Aracataca and attended university
13、in Bogota. He began studying law because this was what his father wanted him to study. However, Garcia Marquez was not happy.During this time Garcia Marquez returned to Aracataca. It was on this visit that he realized he must stop studying law. And he recognized that he must return to the dream of h
14、is childhood-writing. For the next few years, Garcia Marquez wrote for many different newspapers. And in 1955, he published his first book called “Leaf Storm”.For many years, Garcia Marquez knew he wanted to write about his grandfathers house in Aracataca. To write this book, Garcia Marquez and his
15、wife had to sell almost all of their possessions to survive. But their act was worth it. The book, “One Hundred Years of Solitude” was immediately successful. And this book created a path for Garcia Marquezs future success.In 1982, Gabriel Garcia Marquez was given the Nobel Prize in Literature for h
16、is book “One Hundred Years of Solitude”, making him the first Colombian and the fourth Latin American to win a Nobel Prize in Literature.21. Who influenced Garcia Marquezs writing style? A. His grandfather. B. His grandmother. C. His father. D. His wife.22. Garcia decided to take up writing . A. whe
17、n he worked for a newspaper B. under the influence of his family C. when he graduated from college D. after a visit to his hometown23. Garcias book “One Hundred Years of Solitude” . A. was written in the 1950s B. enjoyed a quick success C. helped Garcia lead a better life D. was about Garcias grandf
18、ather24. What do we know from the text about Garcia Marquez? A. He is the first Latin American to win a Nobel Prize in Literature. B. His book “Leaf Storm” marked his great success in literature.C. He wrote for newspapers before publishing his own books.D. He followed his fathers wish to become a wr
19、iter.BAs is known, it is a respectful job to be a teacher serving students heart and soul. And most people also compare a teacher to a gardener who takes great care of various plants. Ever since my high school days, my heart has been set on becoming a teacher. I am now studying at a teachers college
20、, and I am making great efforts to study, because there are so many things to learn about education. But I thoroughly enjoy my studies, and every day I am amazed at the great influence education has on the human soul.I think it is only natural that I have always aspired to become a teacher because m
21、y father and his father were also teachers. My father is now retired, following a brilliant career, and it has always been his dream to have me, his only son, follow in his footsteps. Although it sounds like my fathers dream that I will become a teacher, it is also my dream and I am quite willing to
22、 realize the dream. I still have one more year to go at university, and after I graduate, I will go to the western part of China to become a teacher at a village school.I understand a teachers job will not make me a millionaire, but it is not the prospect of making a lot of money that has propelled
23、my ambition to become a teacher. Rather, it is my sincere desire to assume a responsible role in society, and make as many people welleducated as possible through my hard endeavors. Education plays an essential and important role in our society. If everyone can receive a good education, it will not
24、only do good to our country but also benefit individuals lives.Ten years from now, therefore, I hope to be established as an excellent teacher with hundreds of thousands of students who have benefited from me and carry on the family tradition with efficiency and honour.25. Whats the author now? A. A
25、 doctor. B. An actor. C. A student. D. A researcher.26. Which is not the reason why the author wants to be a teacher? A. To be a teacher is his own dream. B. His father hopes that he can become a teacher. C. He would like to be a responsible man. D. His teacher encourages him to be an excellent teac
26、her.27. Whats the meaning of the underlined word “aspired”? A. Inspired. B. Desired. C. Required. D. Complained.28. Whats the best title of the passage? A. How can I be an excellent teacher? B. Where do I see myself ten years from now? C. Why do I follow in my fathers footsteps? D. How can I make my
27、 dream come true?CTayka Hotel De salWhere: Tahua, BoliviaHow much: About $ 95 a nightWhy its cool: Youve stayed at hotels made of brick or wood, but salt? Thats something few can claim. Tayka Hotel de Sal is made totally of saltincluding the beds (though youll sleep on regular mattresses(床垫) and bla
28、nkets). The hotel sits on the Salar de Uyuni, a prehistoric driedup lake thats the worlds biggest salt flat. Builders use the salt from the 4,633一squaremile flat to make the bricks, and glue them together with a paste of wet salt that hardens when it dries. When rain starts to dissolve the hotel, th
29、e owners just mix up more salt paste to strengthen the bricks.Green Magic Nature ResortWhere: Vythiri, IndiaHow much: About $ 240 a nightWhy its cool: Ridding a Pulley(滑轮)operated lift 86 feet to your treetop room is just the start of your adventure. As you look out of your open windowthere is no gl
30、ass!一you watch monkeys and birds in the rain forest canopy. Later you might test your fear of heights by crossing the handmade rope bridge to the main part of the hotel, or just sit on your bamboo bed and read. You dont even have to come down for breakfastthe hotel will send it up on the pulleydrawn
31、 “elevator”.Dog Bark Park Inn B & BWhere: Cottonwood, Idaho How much: $ 92 a nightWhy its cool: This doghouse isnt just for the family pet. Sweet Willy is a 30-foot-tall dog with guest rooms in his belly. Climb the wooden stairs beside his hind leg to enter the door in his side. Yon can relax in the
32、 main bedroom, go up a few steps of the loft in Willys head, or hang out inside his nose. Although you have a full private bathroom in your quarters, there is also a toilet in the 12-foot-tall fire hydrant outside.Gamirasu Cave HotelWhere: A yvali, TurkeyHow much: Between $ 130 and $ 475 a nightWhy
33、its cool: This is caveman cool! Experience what it was like 5,000 years ago, when people lived in these mountain caves formed by volcanic ash. But your stay will be much more modern. Bathrooms and electricity provide what you expect from a modern hotel, and the white volcanic ash, called tufa, keeps
34、 the rooms cool, about 65 in summer. (Dont worrythere is heat in winter.)29. What is the similarity of the four hotels? A. Being expensive. B. Being unique. C. Being beautiful. D. Being natural.30. What does the underlined part “Sweet Willy” refer to?A. The name of a guest. B. The name of a pet dog
35、of the hotel owner.C. The name of the hotel owner. D. The building of Dog Bark Park Inn B & B.31. Which of the hotel makes you have a feeling of living in the far past?A. Gamirasu Cave Hotel B. Green Magic Nature ResortC. Dog Bark Park Inn B & B D. Tayka Hotel De Sal32. What may be the purpose of th
36、e writer writing the passage? A. To show his wide knowledge. B. To attract attention from the readers.C. To develop business in tourism. D. To introduce some interesting hotels.D Last year, I was on a plane with my friend, waiting for it to take off. The pilots voice was heard throughout the plane:
37、“Sorry for the delay, ladies and gentlemen. Our engines dont work. We are going to jump-start them. Once we get them going, well get up in the air and see what happens.”That was all he said. “See what happens?” Shouldnt we have had a better plan than that? At that point. I could only laugh nervously
38、. One woman started crying, “Oh no! We are going to crash! There were sighs of hopelessness and anxiety, and we hadnt even taken off yet.The pilot even seemed unhappy. He told us our one engine was working double time, and his plan was to get up in the air and see what happens! Then we did. We got u
39、p in the air, and what happened? Nothing. We arrived in Norfolk, and no sooner had the wheels touched down than applause burst out as everyone on the airplane breathed a sigh of relief.All too often, people stop trying to achieve their goals just because they dont have a guaranteed (有保证的) result. Bu
40、t success will never be guaranteed. The best thing that you can do is just get up in the air, and see what happens. While I do prefer planning better than “see what happens” when it comes to flying, it really isnt such a bad idea for life.If your effort is to build a business then get up in the air
41、and see what happens! Dont give yourself all the reasons why you cant. Do not wait until you have everything you need. You never will!If your goal is to start a friendship, say “Hello”, get up in the air and see what happens! The results could be very rewarding. If your goal is to learn a new skill,
42、 get up in the air and see what happens! It might not be as difficult as your think. It could be fun!33. How did the author feel when the pilot said the engines didnt work? A. Disappointed. B. Anxious. C. Curious. D. Relieved.34. The underlined sentence in the first paragraph means . A. to think car
43、efully before you make friendsB. to start to fly frist to see what will happen in the skyC. to make an effort even if the result is uncertainD. to get up from the chair and greet somebody35. What can be the best title for the passage? A. We Will See What Happens B. I Survived an Adventurous FlightC.
44、 The Pilot Risked Our Lives D. Making Plans Is Better Than Taking Chances第二节（共5小题；每小题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。How to Keep a Relationship Healthy and StrongAre you new to experiencing relationships? Well, let me give you advice on having a healthy and possibly long-term relat
45、ionship. 36 Do not hide things from them, do not lie. Dont be afraid to say things that isnt very flattering about yourself. Getting them to trust you is the most important element in any relationship. If theres no trust, theres nothing there. So please be honest and theyll learn to open up to you.
46、Make sure you give them respect. Now respect isnt just simply treating her or him nicely. Theres a lot more to it. You have to learn to adjust to their liking. 37 Dont just think about yourself, think about what your partner needs out of it as well. 38 Always be willing to help them and give them honesty and positivity at the same time. Make them feel you are someone they can really count on and build a future with. This is an