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1、河南省实验中学20142015学年上期期中试卷高三 英语命题人：孔春华 审题人：陈玲琴（时间：100分钟，满分：150分）第I卷第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）（略）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 chimpanzee (黑猩猩) is a primate (灵长类动物). This group includes tiny bush babies, monkeys, and humans. Full-grown chimps are 4
2、 to 5feet tall. The males weigh about 100 pounds, while the females weigh 90 pounds or less. Chimpanzees have long fingers and toes (脚趾)，and they are covered with dark fur except on their faces, which are very expressive.Chimpanzee HabitatChimpanzees live in western and central Africa. Some chimps l
3、ive in thick rain forests. Others live in thinner woodland.Chimps usually walk on all four legs, but they can also walk upright. Chimps are good climbers and they can swing through trees. They usually sleep in trees at night. _Chimps live in groups, called communities，which may contain up to 80 memb
4、ers. Within each community are many smaller groups of friends and family members. Young chimps stay with their mothers until they are about 8 years old.Just like human beings who live and work in groups, some chips are more powerful than others. Getting a high position depends on more than size. Gro
5、up leaders are usually strong-willed and clever.Chimps often “argue” over food to protect their children. Most quarrels end quickly, but sometimes chimps get hurt. Chimpanzees are powerful animals, and they will bite and kick if angry.Chimpanzees eat fruits, plants, insects, eggs, and small animals.
6、 They use small thin branches to “fish” inside insect nests for food. They use leaves to get water to drink. They also use stones to open nutshells.Chimpanzee CommunicationChimpanzees communicate with their voices. They shout loudly to show anger, fear and other emotions. They warn each other when e
7、nemies are near. Chimps also communicate with gestures and facial expressions. If a chimp holds out its hand, it is begging for food. A hug means “Hello” or “Im frightened.” Some chimps have even learned to use sign language.21. Which of the following can fill in the blank in the text? A. Chimpanzee
8、 Behavior B. Chimpanzee Leaders C. Chimpanzee Fights D. Chimpanzee Diet22. According to the text, a chimpanzee community _. A. consists of only one family B. may contain more than 100 members C. considers many things when choosing a leader D. is usually made up of members of the same age 23. It can
9、be inferred from the text that _. A. chimpanzees are clever and gentle animals B. chimpanzees dont hurt others in their community C. chimpanzees quarrels always last for a long time D. chimpanzees can use their faces to show various feelings BOne evening last summer, when I asked my 17-year-old son,
10、 Ray, for help with dinner, his response surprised me, “Whats a colander(漏勺)？” he asked. I could only blame myself. Nobodys hands went in the sauce except my own. But that night, as I explained with a touch of panic that a colander is the thing with holes in it, I wondered what else I hadnt prepared
11、 Ray for. As parents, while we focus on our childs confidence and character, we perhaps dont always consider that we are also raising someones future roommate, boyfriend, husband, or father. I wanted to know that Id raised a boy who would never ask the woman in his life, “Whats for dinner?” So I cam
12、e up with a plan: I would offer Ray a private home economics course. I was delighted to find that he didnt say no.For two hours, three days a week, Ray was all mine. One day, as his tomato sauce reduced on the stove, he washed and seasoned a chicken for roasting. Then he rolled out the piecrust (馅饼皮
13、) and filled it with apples, all while listening to my explanation on the importance of preheating an oven. I knew that he would rather have shooting hoops in the driveway than learning to mend socks with his mother-he tried to beg off sewing lessons, even though I insisted that one day, someone wou
14、ld find the sight of him fixing his own shirt very attractive-but it couldnt be denied that he was learning, and more than just housekeeping. “I appreciate more what you do as a mom,” he told me one day. Ray now understands the finer points of cooking, and more important, he realizes theres nothing
15、 masculine(男子气的) about being helpless. Not only can he make his own dinner, he can make it for his family, too. Thats what I call a man.D. always thought it attractive to do housework 26. The underlined part “more than just housekeeping” shows that Ray _. A. fell in love with housework B. did other
16、work in the house C. began to be more confident D. acknowledged the authors efforts 27. What would be the best title for the text? A. Should boys be involved in housework? B. Present for future daughter-in-law C. Im proud Ive raised a curious son D. Dependent or independent? C Museum of the Moving I
17、mage(MMI)(Monday Closed)As the best museum in New York City and with a balance of hands-on(实际操作的)activities and information, its the rare bird that can entertain and educate people of different ages. Its a perfect destination for a family trip of a couple hours.ProsExcellent movie screenings. Easy s
18、ubway access.ConsDifficult to reach by Car.New York Hall of Science(NYHS)(Monday Closed)Being New York Citys only hands-on science and technology center, it is an interactive science museum focusing on its audience of children. It has the most hands-on exhibits in an NYC museum, and its a fun destin
19、ation for ages 5 and up. Older folks might take great interest in the NASA rockets outside the museum, but dont bother unless youve kids to keep you company.ProsCool interactive science exhibits, the rockets.ConsHard to reach by public transportation.Queens County Farm Museum(QCFM)(Year-round 7 days
20、 a week)It is an actual farm in New York City and home to animals your kids can feed and a yard full of a climbing plant whose fruit can be made into wine. Good chance to meet sheep, goats, pigs, chickens and cows! The animals are mostly readily accessible to visitors. And the museum sells feed for
21、young hands willing to get licked by sheep and goats.ProsOutdoor fun.ConsExpensive festivals, long bus ride, no subway.Queens Museum of Art(QMA)(Monday and Tuesday Closed)Opened in 1972 to serve as a cultural center in New York City, it exhibits art by local and international artists. Its best exhib
22、its are on the two Worlds Fairs. and of course, the Panorama of New York City, a giant , highly detailed diorama(透景画)of all five New York City boroughs(行政区)ProsThe Panorama, Great gift shop. Easy subway access.ConsNot much for kids.28. The least likely choice for 5-year-old Jack to make among the mu
23、seums is_. AT MMI BT NYHS CQMA DQCFM29. According to the text, which of the following is NOT true? AAll the museums mentioned above lie in New York City. BNo other museum in New York City is better than MMI. CLucky visitors can see grapes in one of the museums. DNYHS has the most hands-on activities
24、 in America.30We can know from the text that_. A. visitors can pay a visit to all the museums by subway B. people can visit only one of them any day C. there is often a rare bird flying in the sky above MMI D. the Panorama is, as a matter of fact, a great gift shop31. In which museum can you enjoy o
25、utdoor fun? AMMI.BNYHS.CQCFM.DQMA. DCancer researchers urged people on Wednesday to take more vitamin D to lower risk of cancer, saying studies showed a clear link. “Our suggestion is for people to increase their intake (吸入，摄入), through diet or a vitamin supplement,” Dr. Cedric Garland said in a tel
26、ephone interview.Garlands research team reviewed 63 studies, including several large long-term ones, on the relationship between vitamin D and certain types of cancer worldwide between 1966 and 2004. “Theres nothing that has this ability to prevent cancer,” he said, urging governments and public hea
27、lth officials to do more to fortify (增强) foods with vitamin D. Garland is part of a University of California at San Diego Moores Cancer Center team that published its findings this week online in the American Journal of Public Health. Vitamin D is found in milk, as well as in some fortified orange j
28、uice, yogurt and cheeses, usually at around 100 international units（IU）a serving. “People might want to consider a vitamin supplement to raise their intake to 1000 IUs per day” Garland said, adding that it was well within the safety guidelines established by the National Academy of Sciences.The auth
29、ors said that taking more vitamin D could be especially important for people living in northern areas, which receive less vitamin D from sunshine.“African Americans, who dont produce as much of the vitamin because of their skin colour, could also benefit significantly from a higher intake,” the auth
30、ors said.32. According to the passage, people are advised to take more Vitamin D, because_.A. it is nutritious B. it cant harm peoples healthC. it can lower cancer risk D. it is not taken enough every day33Which of the following can not help people get more Vitamin D?A. Have some sunshine B. Have mo
31、re meat C. Have more fortified cheese D. Have a vitamin supplement34Who can Garland probably be?A. A health researcher B. A doctor C. A scientist D. A public health official35. People from which area should take more Vitamin D according to the passage?A. Asian people B. African people C. American pe
32、ople D. European people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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。To be confidentConfidence of success is almost success. Heres how to believe in yourself.Remember that everyone struggles with confidence. Some people are good at hiding it, but nearly every person has
33、struggled with his or her self-confidence at one point. 36 Accept compliment politely. When someone compliments you, make eye contact, smile, and say “thank you”. It shows that youre polite and have a secure sense of self-worth. If youre still uncomfortable taking compliments, try giving one back af
34、ter youve accepted one. 37 38 Thats a simple and an effective psychological technique to become confident. When you are talking louder you are sending the signal that you are confident, and as you make it as a habit you will feel more confident. But dont be dominating(专横的).Look the part. Or, as the
35、saying goes, “Fake it till you make it.” 39 Devote a little time each day to make sure youre presenting yourself well. Keep your shoulders back, walk with purpose instead of dragging your feet, and sit up straight. Smile and make eye contact. Its a small change, but it can work wonders on what other
36、 people think of you.Develop your interests. If theres a sport or hobby youve always wanted to be good at, nows the time! Improving your skills will show that you are talented, and make you confident. Learn a musical instrument or a foreign language; take up an art form like painting-whatever it is
37、that catches your interest. 40 Remember that learning is a process, and youre in it for the small victories and the relaxing time, not to be the best ever.A. Make a list.B. Youre not alone!C. Talk a little louder. D. Stop comparing yourself with everyone else.E. Dont get discouraged if youre not imm
38、ediately awesome.F. This can help you feel like the score is “even” and you havent been too prideful.G. If you know that you look like a confident person, eventually youll start to feel it, too.第三部分 语言知识运用（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
39、涂黑。The story goes that some time ago, a man had very lovely little daughter. One day, the man 41 his 3-year-old daughter for 42 a roll of gold wrapping paper. Money was tight and he became 43 when the child tried to decorate a 44 to put under the Christmas tree. 45 , the little girl brought the gift
40、 to her 46 the next morning and said. “This is for you, Daddy.”The man was 47 by his earlier 48 , but his anger flared again when he found out the box was 49 . He yelled at her, stating, “Dont you know, when you give someone a present, there is 50 to be something inside?” The little girl looked 51 a
41、t him with tears in her eyes and cried, “Oh, Daddy, its not empty 52 . I blew kisses into the box. They are all for you, Daddy.”The father was crushed. He 53 his arms around his little girl, and he begged for her 54 Only a short time later, an 55 took the life of the child. It is also told that her
42、father kept that gold box by his bed for many 56 and whenever he was discouraged, he would take out a(n) 57 kiss and remember the love of the child who had put it there. In a very real sense, each one of us, as human beings, has been given a gold container 58 unconditional love and kisses from our c
43、hildren, family members, friends and God. There is simply no other 59 , anyone could hold, more 60 than this.41. A. askedB. praisedC. beggedD. punished42. A. wastingB. stealingC. sellingD. holding43. A. gladB. angryC. sadD. upset44. A. roomB. hallC. boxD. ball45. A. NeverthelessB. ButC. ThereforeD.
44、And46. A. fatherB. motherC. teacherD. sister47. A. puzzledB. surprisedC. scaredD. embarrassed48. A. overworkB. overreactionC. overcoatD. overpass49. A. emptyB. heavyC. fullD. wet50. A. happenedB. seemedC. supposedD. used51. A. downB. backC. upD. forward52. A. at allB. after allC. above allD. in all5
45、3. A. putB. turnedC. handedD. gave54. A. kindnessB. forgivenessC. sadnessD. carelessness55. A. overcoatB. incidentC. accidentD. action56. A. daysB. monthsC. nightsD. years57. A. imaginaryB. kindC. gentleD. warm58. A. filled withB. pleased withC. crowded withD. equipped with 59. A. worldB. feelingC.
46、possessionD. love60. A. expensiveB. preciousC. comfortableD. interesting第II卷第三部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第二节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。It is sad but true that people die in earthquakes 61 falling furniture and bricks. Earthquake 62 _(safe) is very important and there is more to it 63 just keeping building from falling down. So if your home is in an earthquake area, you should prepare carefully before the earthquake 64 (come). First, make sure you buy a house which is earthquake safe. All pipes should