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汕头市金山中学2016-2017年度高三第一学期期中考
                  英    语       
第一部分: 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 UK has a well-respected higher education system and some of the top universities and research institutions in the world. But to those who are new to it all, sometimes it can be confusing.
 October is usually the busiest month in the college calendar. Universities have something called Freshers’ Week for their newcomers. It’s a great opportunity to make new friends, join lots of clubs and settle into university life.
    However, having just left the comfort of home and all your friends behind, the prospect of meeting lots of strangers in big halls can be nerve-wracking (令人头痛的). Where do you start? Who should you make friends with? Which clubs should you join?
    Luckily, there will be thousands of others in the same boat as you worrying about starting their university social life on the right foot. So just take it all in slowly. Don’t rush into anything that you’ll regret for the next three years.
    Here is some top advice from past students on how to survive Freshers’ Week:
   ●Learn rules. Make sure you know British social etiquette (礼节). Have a few wine glasses and snacks handy for your housemates and friends.
   ●Be kind. Sometimes cups of tea or even slices of toast can give you a head start in making friends.
   ●Be sociable. The more active you are, the more likely you’ll be to meet new people than those who never leave their room.
   ●Bring a doorstop. Keep your door open when you’re in and that sends positive messages to your neighbors that you’re friendly.
   So with a bit of clever planning and effort, Freshers’ Week can give you a great start to your university life and soon you’ll be passing on your experience to next year’s new recruits．
1. Which of the following statements is FALSE according to the passage?
A. October is generally the busiest month for universities.
B. It’s a good idea to have a doorstop.  
C. A bit of planning can make Freshers’ Week easier.
D. The first week of your every year at university is called Freshers’ Week. 　　
 
2. We can infer from the 4th paragraph that 　　　　.
A. the newcomers usually miss the days living at home
B. most of the students in the UK spend three years in universities
C. many freshers are worried about how to fit university life
D. all the new students will make new friends and join certain clubs
3. The main purpose of the passage is to 　　　　.
A. tell the newcomers how to make a new start in universities
B. introduce something about higher education system of the UK
C. discuss something about the Freshers’ Week in the UK
D. advise the freshmen how to behave well in the beginning
B
Kieron Williamson: The Art World’s Youngest Star
Many parents display their children’s artwork on the refrigerator, but Kieron Williamson’s paintings have been on display in professional galleries since he was 6 years old.
Kieron’s artwork, though, extends far beyond child-like stick figures or finger painting. In fact, the child from Norfolk, England, has been called “the boy who paints like an old master.”
According to his parents, Kieron was a typical toddler who like finding bugs and playing in the mud. But on a 2008 family vacation to the beach, the 5-year-old was inspired by the boats and scenery and asked his parents for a sketch pad. His initial drawings could have been done by any young child, but after the family returned home, Kieron continued drawing and began to display a gift for art.
When he started asking about the process of putting a painting together, his parents realized he needed professional instruction. Soon after, he began taking lessons, and his progress amazed everyone as the young boy produced impressive landscapes and watercolors.
In 2009, when the 6-year-old had a chance to exhibit his work in a gallery, he sold 19 paintings for 14,000 pounds, becoming famous overnight. From then on, he was surrounded by buyers from France, Japan, Greece and other countries. The young artist held another exhibit three months after the first one and sold 16 paintings for over 17,000 pounds, followed by a third sale, earning 150,000 pounds. For the fourth exhibit, Kieron took the day off from school but ended up returning to school early. His entire collection had sold out in 10 minutes to collectors from around the world. Now he has a waiting list of more than 5,000 people who have ordered his paintings.
He has appeared in interviews before millions, and he has been compared to Pablo Picasso. Yet Kieron doesn’t seem to be fazed by all the attention, still making time for football and maintaining excellent grades at school.
He does have one goal he gets excited about: “ I’d like the Queen to have a collection of my work.” With his popularity climbing, this young artist may realize his wish one day.
4. According to the passage, which of the following statements is true?
  A. Kieron’s paintings are just as childish as other children’s.
  B. Kieron’s initial drawings suggested that he would be an art master.
  C. Kieron benefited greatly from professional instruction.
  D. Before displaying a gift for art, Kieron received professional training.
 
5. Why did Kieron go back to school early on the day of his fourth exhibit?
   A. Because his mind was focused on study.
B. Because the exhibit was put off.
C. Because he wanted to gain praise from teachers.
D. Because his paintings were sold out earlier than expected.
6. What does the word “fazed ”probably mean in Paragraph 6?
   A. frustrated       B. affected       C. encouraged      D. defeated
7. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?
   A. Kieron respects and admires the Queen very much.
   B. Kieron likes to earn money from the Queen.
   C. Kieron is bound to realize his dream.
   D. Kieron’s goal is unlikely to come true.
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               C
Does Fame Drive You Crazy?
Although being famous might sound like a dream comes true, today’s stars, feeling like zoo animals, face pressures that few of us can imagine. They are at the center of much of the world’s attention. Paparazzi (狗仔队) camp outside their homes, cameras ready. Tabloids (小报) publish thrilling stories about their personal lives. Just imagine not being able to do anything without being photographed or interrupted for a signature.
According to psychologist Christina Villareal, celebrities -- famous people -- worry constantly about their public appearance. Eventually, they start to lose track of who they really are, seeing themselves the way their fans imagine them, not as the people they were before everyone knew their names. “Over time,” Villareal says, “they feel separated and alone.”
The phenomenon of tracking celebrities has been around for ages. In the 4th century B.C., painters followed Alexander the Great into battle, hoping to picture his victories for his admirers. When Charles Dickens visited America in the 19th century, his sold-out readings attracted thousands of fans, leading him to complain (抱怨) about his lack of privacy. Tabloids of the 1920s and 1930s ran articles about film-stars in much the same way that modern tabloids and websites do.
Being a public figure today, however, is a lot more difficult than it used to be. Superstars cannot move about without worrying about photographers with modern cameras. When they say something silly or do something ridiculous, there is always the Internet to spread the news in minutes and keep their “story” alive forever.
If fame is so troublesome, why aren’t all celebrities running away from it? The answer is there are still ways to deal with it. Some stars stay calm by surrounding themselves with trusted friends and family or by escaping to remote places away from big cities. They focus not on how famous they are but on what they love to do or whatever made them famous in the first place.
Sometimes a few celebrities can get a little justice. Still, even stars who enjoy full justice often complain about how hard their lives are. They are tired of being famous already.
8. It can be learned from the passage that stars today__________.
A. can no longer have their privacy protected B. are often misunderstood by the public
C. spend too much on their public appearance D. care little about how they come into fame
 
9. What is the main idea of Paragraph 3?
A. Great heroes of the past were generally admired.
B. The problem faced by celebrities has a long history.
C. Well-known actors are usually targets of tabloids.
D. Works of popular writers often have a lot of readers.
10. What makes it much harder to be a celebrity today?
A. Availability of modern media. B. Inadequate social recognition
C. Lack of favorable chances. D. Huge population of fans.
11. What is the author’s attitude toward modern celebrity?
A. Sincere.   B. Skeptical. C. Disapproving. D. Sympathetic.
                                 D
Researchers at the University of Kansas say that people can accurately judge 90 percent of a stranger's personality simply by looking at the person's shoes. "Shoes convey a thin but useful slice of information about their wearers," the authors wrote in the new study published in the Journal of Research in Personality. "Shoes serve a practical purpose, and also serve as nonverbal clues with symbolic messages. People tend to pay attention to the shoes they and others wear."
    Medical Daily notes that the number of detailed personality traits (特质) detected in the study include a person's general age, income, political tendency, and other personality traits, including someone's emotional stability. Lead researcher Omri Gillath said the judgments were based on the style, cost, color and condition of someone's shoes. In the study, 63 University of Kansas students looked at pictures showing 208 different pairs of shoes worn by the study's participants. Participants in the study were photographed in their most commonly worn shoes, and then filled out a personality questionnaire.
    So, what do your shoes say about your personality? Some of the results were expected: People with higher incomes most commonly wore expensive shoes, and flashier footwear was typically worn by outgoing people. However, some of the more specific results are interesting. For example, “practical and functional” shoes were generally worn by more “friendly” people, while ankle boots were more closely connected with “aggressive” personalities. The strangest of all may be that those who wore “uncomfortable looking” shoes tend to have “calm” personalities.
    And if you have several pairs of new shoes or take exceptional care of them, you may suffer from “attachment anxiety,” spending too much time worrying about what others think of your appearance. There was even a political calculation in the mix with wearing “shabbier and less expensive” shoes.
    The researchers noted that some people will choose shoe styles to mask their actual personality traits, but researchers pointed out that volunteers were also likely to be unaware that their footwear choices were revealing deep insights into their personalities.
12. By looking at a person’s shoes, it’s possible for people to___________.
A. know the wearer thoroughly                
B. estimate the wearer’s character
C. have exact clues about the wearer’s social status
D. judge the wearer’s educational background
13. Which statement is NOT true according to the passage?
A. In the study, people’s personality traits were detected.
B. In the study, participants wore 208 different shoes.
C. In the study, 63 students were asked to fill out questionnaire about personality.
D. In the study, judgments were made according to various characteristics of people’s shoes.
14. Taking exceptional care of new shoes shows that ____________.
A. the owners care much about others’ opinions on their appearance  
B. the owners are in a relaxed state
C. the owners are particular about their appearance
D. the owners have too many shoes to choose from 
15. What is the best title of the passage?
A. How To Choose Suitable Shoes     B. How To Judge People’s Personality Traits
C. People Are What They Wear        D. Shoes Reflect People’s Personalities
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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。选项中的两项为多余选项。
What will you do if you can’t eat everything bought in the canteen?     16     . According to a survey, what students waste every year could feed over 10 million people.  
    17     . According to Xinhua News Agency, the food wasted by Chinese people is about 50 million tons of grain every year, which could feed 200 million people.  
Food waste, which has become a global issue, serves as a mirror that reflects various cultural and social issues in different countries. In the West, for instance, consumerism, the belief that it’s good to use a lot of goods and services, is often to blame for food waste.     18    . Chinese people are well known for being hospitable and generous. Many even feel that they lose face if their guests have eaten all the food. On campus, a generation of single children is less aware of the food waste issue. Students nowadays are well protected by their families and hardly have any concept of how much toil others go through in order to provide them with the food they eat.
    19     . There are 925 million hungry people in the world. They don’t have enough food to eat . And farmers work very hard to grow the crops.      20    . It’s also important that everyone thinks about how they can do their bit to reduce food waste. Recently a campaign against food waste launched on line in China might make you think twice about being so wasteful.  
A. But canteen waste is merely the tip of the iceberg.  
B. So we shouldn’t waste our food.  
C. Students can never realize the serious food waste situation.
D. Most of us would simply throw away any leftover food.  
E. Students waste is extremely serious.   
F. To reduce food waste is a big task, and it needs time.
    G. China, in turn, features its own eating culture.  
 
第二部分: 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涂黑。
 
Eight monkeys were gathered in a room. In the middle of the room is a ladder, which leads to a bunch of bananas hanging from a hook on the ___21___. This amazing ___22___ goes like this.
Each time a monkey ___23___ to climb the ladder, all the monkeys are___24___ with ice water, which makes them ___25___. Soon enough, whenever a monkey attempts to climb the ladder, all of the other monkeys set upon him and beat him up. Soon, none of the eight monkeys ever attempts to climb the ladder.
One of the original monkeys is then___26___, and a new monkey is put in the room. ___27___ the bananas and the ladder, he wonders why none of the other monkeys are doing the ___28___. But undaunted (大胆的), he ___29___begins to climb the ladder.
All the other monkeys fall upon him and beat him silly. He has no ___30___why. However, he ___31___ attempting to climb the ladder.
A second original monkey is removed and replaced. The ___32___ again attempts to ___33___ the ladder, but all the other monkeys hammer the crap out of him.
This includes the ___34___ new monkey, who, ___35___ that he’s not on the receiving end this time, takes the same ___36___ because all the other monkeys are doing so. ___37____, he doesn’t know why he’s attacking the new monkey.
With more replacements, eight new monkeys are ___38___for the original in the room now. None of them have ever been sprayed by ice water. None of them attempt to climb the ladder. All of them will enthusiastically deal with any new monkey who dares to, without knowing the reason.
And that is how__39___, religions and systems get established and ___40___.
21. A. wall B. floor C. roof D. ceiling
22. A. research B. experiment C. performance D. survey
23. A. tries B. manages C. succeeds D. plans
24. A. covered B. shot C. sprayed D. poured
25. A. surprised B. shocked C. miserable D. unfortunate
26. A. caught B. trapped C. removed D. gone
27. A. Hearing B. Feeling C. Seeing D. Watching
28. A. lucky B. clever C. special D. obvious
29. A. patiently B. slowly C. immediately D. hesitantly
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31. A. prevents B. protects C. stops D. keeps
32. A. stranger B. beginner C. outsider D. newcomer
33. A. touch B. approach C. climb D. crawl
34. A. previous B. later C. recent D. current
35. A. upset B. depressed C. satisfied D. grateful
36. A. action B. fight C. violence D. battle
37. A. However B. Therefore C. Meanwhile D. Thus
38. A. partners B. companions C. substitutes D. colleagues
39. A. traditions B. societies C. habits D. cultures
40. A. abandoned B. carried C. followed D. passed
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第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式（不多于3个单词）。
    Once a group of 50 people was attending a seminar. Halfway     41    his talk, the speaker stopped and decided    42   (create)a group activity. He went around the hall and gave each person a balloon. Each one was asked to write his or her name on the balloon    43   (use) a marker pen. Then all the balloons     44   (collect) and put in another room.
     The speaker then led the group to the room full of balloons and asked them to find the balloon that had their name     45    (write) on, within five minutes.  Everyone was    46  (hurry) searching for their name, bumping into each other, pushing each other around. It was chaos. At the end of the five minutes no one could find their own balloon.
    Now each person was asked to randomly collect    47   balloon and give it to the person whose name was on it. Within two minutes everyone had their own balloon. When everyone quieted down, the speaker began to talk, saying that this is exactly    48   was happening in our lives. 
     We may like to think of    49   (us) more important than others, but our happiness sometimes lies in the happiness of other people. Give them their happiness  50    you will get your own happiness.
 
第三部分:  写作（共两节；满分35分）
第一节:   短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
    假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中
共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号()，并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用(＼)划掉。
修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2.允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
Yesterday our club held an English speech contest, which theme is “Challenge Myself”. A large number of students attended to the contest and showed their wonderful performances. In the stage, though face great pressure, the speakers bravely overcame it and challenged them to achieve great success. Moreover, they impressed us deep with their unusual confidences and performances.
Through such activity, we know a lot more about our students but we have gained much, such as self-confidence and bravery. Besides, our club was growing stronger.
笫二节:  书面表达（满分25分）
假设你是学生会主席李华。一批来自美国的高中生与你校学生开展了为期三周的交流活动。现在，他们即将回国，你将在欢送会上致辞。请根据以下提示写一篇发言稿。
(1) 回顾双方的交流活动(学习、体育、文化等方面);
(2) 谈谈收获或感情;
(3) 表达祝愿与期望。
注意：
(1) 词数不少于100;
(2) 可适当加入细节，是内容充实、行文连贯;
(3) 开头已给出，不计入总词数。

2016-2017年度高三第一学期期中考  英语  参考答案
第一部分 阅读理解（共20 小题; 每小题2分，满分40分）
1-3 DCA   4-7 CDBA   8-11 ABAD  12-15 BCAD   16-20  DAGFB
第二部分： 英语知识运用
第一节：完形填空（共20 小题; 每小题1.5分，满分30分） 
21—25DBACC26—30 CCDCB  31—35CDCAD36—40AACAC
第二节：语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
41.through     42. to create     43.using             44.were collected        45.written            
46.hurriedly       47.a                    48. what           49. ourselves          50.and   
第三部分 写作（共两节；满分35分）
第一节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
1. which-- whose
2. 去掉to
3. In-- On
4. face-- facing
5. them-- themselves
6. deep--deeply
7. confidences --confidence
8. such后面加上an
9. but-- and
10. was-- is
笫二节 书面表达（满分25分）
Dear friends,
I am Li Hua, president of the Students’ Union. It’s my great privilege to be here, sharing this moment with our fellow friends from the United States. During the three-week activities, we surely exchanged our ideas on learning, sports and cultures. One of the highlights was the sports meeting where we competed with each other in the basketball match.
The past three weeks witnessed our growth and our friendship. It is not only your enthusiasm but also your teamwork and good spirits that impress us deeply. After the precious exchange activity, we now have a better understanding of each other on a whole new level.
Now I sincerely hope that our friendship last forever. Wish you all the best.
Thank you.
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