沈阳二中2016—2017学年度上学期12月阶段测试
高三（17届）英语试题
命题人： 高三外语组 审校人：高三外语组
说明：1、测试时间120分钟 总分：150分
2、客观题涂在答题卡上，主观题答在答题纸上
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铅笔把答题卡上所对应题目的答案标号框涂黑。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。
1. Where is the man doing business now?
A. In Britain. B.In Africa. C.In China.
2. What is the man reading?
A. A novel. B.A biography. C. Amagazine.
3. What does the man want to do?
A. Go to bed. B.Clean the house C. Buy some honey.
4. What are the two speakers talkingabout?
A.Plans for what to eat tonight.
B.The woman’s plan to lose weight.
C.Physical training the woman received.
5. What does the man mean?
A. He is angry atLisa.
B. He loves birthday parties.
C. He dislikes goingto the party.
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段对话，回答第6至第7小题。
6. How does the man look now?
A. Painful. B.Worried. C.Disappointed.
7. Where does the conversation probablyhappen?
A.In a hospital. B.In an office. C. In adrugstore.
听第7段对话，回答第8至第9小题。
8. What does the woman think of the man’sclothes?
A. Too casual. B.Too strange. C. Tooformal.
9. Why did the man search on the Internet?
A. To find tips on dressing.
B. To learn about the company.
C. To learn about body language.
听第8段对话，回答第10至第12小题。
10. What are the tips mainly about?
A.How to leave a good first impression.
B.How to behave well in an interview.
C.How to use body language well.
11. Why didn’ t the man learn to play theguitar in the past?
A. He was too busy.
B. He had no guitar.
C. He showed nointerest.
12.How often does the man go to the class?
A. Once a week.
B. Twice a week.
C. Five times a week.
听第9段对话，回答第13至第16小题。
13. What does the man think of learning to playthe piano?
A. Expensive.
B. Important.
C. Interesting.
14. How old is the man?
A. 20. B.24. C.34.
15. Why does Henry want to sell his car?
A. He wants a new one.
B. He is moving abroad.
C. He needs money for atrip.
16. What is the man’s decision?
A. To buy a new car.
B. To look at Henry’ s car first.
C. To charge $1,200for his car.
听第10段独白，回答第17至第20小题 。
17. How does the man react after hearing about the car?
A. Surprised.
B. Disappointed.
C. Interested.
18. What happens to Mibs Beaumont’s father?
A. He gets hurt.
B. He loses his magicalpower.
C. He dies in an accident.
19. What do we know about the book?
A. It’s written by Mibs Beaumont.
B. It has just won two awards.
C. It has 342 pages.
20. What does the woman think of the plot of the book?
A. Disappointing.
B. Exciting.
C. Touching.
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
Do you like shopping? Or does the thought of wandering around theshops fill you with terror?
For some of us, shopping is an enjoyable way of spending our sparetime and our money. For me, it’s something I would rather avoid. Thank goodnessfor the Internet! It’s more convenient to buy CDs, electrical items, even foodfrom the comfort of your sofa. But that’s not the only reason: price is animportant factor. We can buy goods and services cheaper online. But sometimesthe problem is not knowing what to buy. This has led to a type of shoppingcalled “showrooming”.
Showrooming is something I’ve done. I will go to a shop to see,touch and try out products but then go home and buy them online at a knock-downprice. I’m not alone in doing this. Research by a company called Foolproof,found 24% of people showroomed while Christmas shopping in 2013.
Amy Cashman, head of Technology at TNS UK, says the reasons for thisnew shopping habit are that “people are lacking time, lacking money and theywant security about the products they are buying”. She explains that consumersare not only shopping online at home but they are using the Internet in storeor on their smartphones to shop around. But does this mean technology will killshops? Certainly shops will change. They will have to offer more competitiveprices or encourage people to buy more by giving in-store discounts or freegifts.
We mustn’t forget that buying in a shop means you can get expertadvice from the sales assistant and you can get good aftercare. It’s good tospeak to a real human rather than look at a faceless computer screen, but atleast by showrooming, you get the best of both worlds!
21. The twoquestions in Paragraph 1 are raised to ___________.
A.introduce the topic B. give twoexamples
C.compare different opinions D. getanswers from readers
22. According toAmy Cashman, which is not the reason for showrooming?
A.The lack of time. B. The comfort of the sofa.
C.The shortness ofmoney. D.The security of the product.
23. The author’sattitude towards showrooming is ___________.
A.critical B. neutral C.casual D. supportive
B
There is a very instructive incident involving the life of Alexanderthe Great, King of Greek. Alexander, after conquering many kingdoms, wasreturning home. On the way, he fell ill and it took him to his death bed. Withdeath staring him in his face, Alexander realized his conquests, his great army,his sharp sword and all his wealth were of no consequence. So, he layhelplessly waiting to breathe his last. He called his generals and said, “Iwill depart from this world soon, and I have three wishes. Please carry themout without fail.”
“My first desire is that,” said Alexander, “My physicians alonecarry my coffin.” After a pause, he continued, “Secondly, I desire that when mycoffin is being carried to the grave, the path leading to the graveyard bespread with gold, silver and precious stones which I have collected.” The kingcontinued, “My third and last wish is that both my hands should be kept hangingout of my coffin.” Alexander’s favorite general kissed his hand and pressed itto his heart. “Oh, King, we assure you that your wishes will all be fulfilled.But tell us why you make such strange wishes?”
Alexander took a deep breath and said, “I would like the world toknow of the three lessons I have just learnt. I want my physicians to carry mycoffin because people should realize that no doctor can really cure anybody.They are powerless and cannot save a person from the clutches of death.So let people not take life for granted.”
“The second wish of spreading gold, silver and other riches on theway to the graveyard is to tell people that not even a bit of gold will comewith me. I spent all my life earning riches but cannot take anything with me.Let people realize that it is just a waste of time to chase wealth.”
“And about my third wish of having my hands hanging out of thecoffin, I wish people to know that I came empty-handed into this world andempty-handed out of this world.” With these words, the King closed his eyes.Soon he let death conquer him and breathed his last.
24. The firstparagraph suggests that Alexander ___________.
A.wanted to leave the world as he came empty-handed
B.realized that what he got in his life was nothing to him at all
C. spenta lot of time conquering many kingdoms and earned a great amount of wealth
D.regarded his conquests, his great army, his sharp sword and all his wealth asthe most important things
25. Theunderlined word “clutches” in Paragraph 3 means “___________”.
A. terror B. attention C.control D. shadow
26. The authorintends to ___________.
A.tell us the story of Alexander
B.stress the power of Alexander the Great
C.persuade people to realized what Alexander said
D.introduce readers to the instructive lessons of Alexander
27. What wouldbe the best title of the passage?
A.The Death ofAlexander B.The Greed of Alexander
C.Three wishes ofAlexander D. The Life of Alexander
C
On October 24, 1929 — “Black Thursday”—a wave of panic selling of stocks（股票）swept the New York Stock Exchange. The GreatDepression began. By 1932, thousands of banks and businesses had failed.Industrial production was cut in half, farm income had fallen by more thanhalf, wages had decreased 60 percent and one out of every four workers wasunemployed.
The Republican president, Herbert Hoover was unable to take measuresto deal with the economic collapse. So in the 1932 election, he was defeated byDemocrat Franklin D. Roosevelt, who promised “a New Deal for the Americanpeople”.
Within the “Hundred Days”, Roosevelt rushed through Congress anumber of laws to aid the recovery of the economy.
The Federal Emergency Relief Administration aided state and localrelief funds. The Agricultural Adjustment Administration paid farmers to reduceproduction, thus raising crop prices. The National Recovery Administrationregulated fair competition among businesses and minimum wages for workers.
The Work Progress Administration (WPA) was one of the most effectiveof the New Deal measures. Financed by taxes collected by the federalgovernment, the WPA created millions of jobs by undertaking the construction ofroads, bridges, airports and other public buildings. It kept workers in thejob, thus preserving their skills and their self-respect.
The New Deal programs did not end the Depression. But the economyimproved as a result of this program of government intervention (介入).
28. According tothe passage, “Black Thursday” refers to the day when ___________.
A.the New York Stock Exchange was shut
B.industrial production decreased
C.the New Deal was issued
D.the Great Depression began
29. The New Dealis a number of laws ___________.
A.to deal with economic problems
B.to help state and local relief funds
C.to aid the workers to finish their stock selling
D.to make young people construct road and airports
30. The WPA wasan effective measure because ___________.
A.it ensured workers’ minimum wages
B.it provided financial aids to workers
C.it preserved workers’ skills and self-respect
D.it provided workers jobs of building roads and airports
31. In whichsection of the newspaper will you properly read this article?
A. Culture. B. Economy. C. Discovery. D. Humanity.
D
We always convince ourselves that life will be better after we getmarried, have a baby… Then we are frustrated that the kids aren’t old enoughand we’ll be more content when they are. After that we’re frustrated that wehave teenagers to deal with. We will certainly be happy when they are out ofthat stage.
We always tell ourselves that our life will be complete when ourspouse (配偶) getshis or her act together; when we get a nice car, and are able to go on a nicevocation; when we retire. The truth is, there’s no better time than right now.If not now, when? Our life will always be filled with challenges. It’s best toadmit this to ourselves and decide to be happy anyway.
One of my favorite quotes comes from Alfred Souza. He said, “For along time it had seemed to me that life was about to begin — real life. But there wasalways some obstacle in the way, something to be gotten through first, someunfinished business, time still to be served, and a debt to be paid. Then lifewould begin. At last it dawned on me that these obstacles were my life.” Thisperspective has helped me to see that there is no way to happiness. Happinessis the way. So treasure every moment that you have.
And remember that time waits for no one. So stop waiting until youfinish school, until you go back to school; until you get married; until youget divorced; until you have kids; until you retire; until you get a new car orhome; until spring; until you are born again to decide that there is no bettertime than right now to be happy….
Happiness is a journey, not a destination. So, work like you don’tneed money, love like you’ve never been hurt, and dance like no one’s watching.
32. In the thirdparagraph, the author uses Alfred Souza’s quote in order to ___________.
A. support his viewpoint
B. introduce one more topic
C. enrich the content of the article
D. compare their different views on happiness
33. Theunderlined word “this” in the second paragraph probably refers to ___________.
A. Life will be better after we get married and have a baby.
B. Our life will be complete when our spouse gets his or her acttogether.
C. When we retire, we are able to go on a nice holiday.
D. Our life is always filled with challenges.
34. The besttitle of the text might be___________.
A. Owning the Present is Owning the Future
B. Pursuing Happiness is Nature of Us Humans
C. Happiness is a Journey
D. How to Possess Real Happiness
35. The mainidea of the second paragraph is that___________.
A. Only when we get whatever we want can we feel our life iscomplete
B. Whatever happens in our life, we should live at present
C. We can always wait to enjoy happiness in the future
D. We cannot enjoy happiness now because we are facing many challenges
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。
Sometimes people come into your life and you know right away thatthey were meant to be there. 36 They teach you alesson, or help you figure out who you are or who you want to become.
37 They may be a roommate, a neighbor, aprofessor, a friend, a lover, or even a complete stranger. Sometimes thingsthat happen to you may seem horrible at first, but later you will find thatwithout those difficulties you would have never realized your potential. 38 It would be safe and comfortable, but dull and utterly pointless.
The people who affect your life help to create who you are and who you become. 39 In fact, they are sometimes the most important ones.
If someone loves you, give love back to them not only because they love you,but because they are teaching you how to love and how to open your heart andeyes to things.
40 They have helped you learn about trust andthe importance of being cautious to whomever you open your heart to.
Make every day count. Appreciate every moment.
A. Learn a lesson in life each day that you live.
B. They serve some sort of purpose.
C. Even the bad experiences can be learned from.
D. You never know who these people may be.
E. If someone hurts you, or breaks your heart, forgive them.
F. If you don’t believe in yourself, it will be hard for others to believe inyou.
G. Without these small tests, life would be like a smooth road to nowhere.
第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45）
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。
I close my eyes and can still hear her — the little girl with a 41 so strong andpowerful that we could hear her halfway down the block. She was a (n) 42 peasant who asked for money and 43 gavethe only thing she had — her voice. I paused outside a small shop and listened. She broughtto my mind the 44 of LittleOrphan Annie. I could not understand the words she 45 , but her voice begged for 46 .It stood out from the noises of Atbat Street, pure and impressive, like thechime of a bell. She sang 47 anold-style lamp post in the shadow of a building, her arms extended and 48 thrown back. She was small and of 49 looks. Her red hair escaped the bun(发髻) it had been pulled into, and she occasionallyreached up to 50 a stray piece(一绺头发) from her face. Herclothing I can’t recall. Her voice, on the other hand, is 51 imprinted in my mind.
I asked one of the translators about the girl. Elaina told me that she and hundreds of others like her throughout the formerSoviet Union 52 their families’ income byworking on the streets. The children are unable to 53 school, and their parents work fulltime. These children know that theconsequence of an 54 day is no food forthe table. Similar situations occurred during the Depression in the UnitedStates, but those American children were faceless shoeshine boys. This girl was 55 to me.
When we walked past her I gave her 56 . Itwas not out of pity 57 ratheradmiration. Her smile of 58 did notinterrupt her singing. The girl watched us as we walked down the street.I know this because when I looked back she smiled again. We 59 that smile, and I knew I could never forget her courage and 60 strength.
41. A. will B.voice C.strength D.determination
42. A. American B.Chinese C.Russian D.Japanese
43. A. in silence B.in turn C.by hand D.in return
44. A. practice B.habit C.access D.image
45. A. sang B. whispered C.used D.said
46. A. love B.attention C.anger D.ambition
47. A. across B.through C.under D.from
48. A. fingers B.head C.feet D. face
49. A. secret B.curious C.obvious D.ordinary
50. A. cut B.tear C.remove D.dress
51. A. never B.sometimes C.occasionally D. permanently
52. A. take to B.add to C.long for D.seek for
53. A. leave B.achieve C.attend D.enjoy
54. A. unhappy B.unsuccessful C.unusual D.unsatisfied
55. A. real B.boring C.cool D.invisible
56. A. applause B.time C. advise D.money
57. A. and B.while C.or D.but
58. A. confidence B.thanks C.sympathy D.pity
59. A. stopped B.won C. shared D.delayed
60. A.huge B.powerful C.brave D.inner
第II卷
第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45）
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。
What are Canadian high schools 61 ?I know your 62 (curious) is driving youmad! Many Chinese students think that students there are much 63 (free). Since I’m studying at a Canadian high school, I’d like toshare some of my 64 (observe). On 65 whole, Canadian students do have a lot of freedom. 66 , this type of freedom doesn’t mean you can do anything youwant. Students’ final scores come from almost every test they’ve had, the attendancein classes, their every assignment and final examinations. School starts around8:45 am. As students come to school one after another, the school plays thenational anthem (国歌). 67 the music is on, all the students have to stand still and bequiet to listen to 68 , no matter if theyare in the classroom or 69 (rush) down thehallway. At 8:50, the first class starts. Usually, students have four classesevery day, each class 70 (last) for70 minutes. School ends at 3 o’clock in the afternoon.
第四部分 写作（共两节 满分35）
第一节 短文改错（共10小题；每题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。每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：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，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. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
A friend oncetold me of driving along a one-lane, unpaving mountain road. Ahead is another
car that produced clouds of choking dust,and it was a long way to the nearest paved highway.
Suddenly, at a wide place, the car behindpulled off the road. Think that its owner might have
engine trouble, my friend stopped and askedif anything was wrong. “No,” said the other driver.
“But you’ve stood to my dust thisfar; I’ll put up with you the rest of the way.” He was
a man with manner. My friend took down hise-mail address, because he wanted to keep touch
with such a honorable man.
第二节 书面表达（满分25分）
假设你是高三一班的学生李华，近日你班同学参加了世界自然基金会WWF举办的“节能减排”活动。请根据以下四幅图提供的信息，给某英文杂志写一篇以“Low – carbon Living”为题的英文稿件，介绍你们参加此次活动的具体做法和你对这次活动的看法。
注意：1．开头已为你写好。
2．2. 词数100左右。
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Low –carbon Living
Recently, myclassmates and I participated in the activity of Low – Carbon Living organizedby the WWF. On the first day
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沈阳二中2016—2017学年度上学期12月阶段测试
高三（17届）英语试题
第一部分:
1—5 CBABC 6—10 ABABB 11—15 ABABB 16—20 BCACB
第二部分:
21—23 ABD 24—27BCDC 28—31 DACB 32—35 ADCB 36—40 BDGCE
第三部分:
41—45 BCDDA 46—50 BCBDC 51—55DBCBA 56—60 DDBCD
语法填空
61. like 62. curiosity 63. freer 64. observations 65. the 66. However 67. When 68. it 69. (are) rushing 70. lasting
第四部分：
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第二节 书面表达
Low – carbon Living
Recently, my classmates and I participated in the activity of Low –Carbon Living organized by the WWF. On the first day, we chose to go to school by bike or on foot rather than by bus orcar. Before we left the classroom, we made sure the lights and the computerwere switched off. In order to make full use of paper, we began to write onboth sides. Besides, while shopping, we no longer used plastic bags but carriedenvironmentally friendly ones.
I think what we did on that day was meaningful, which helps us toform a good habit. We should also call on the people around us to do somethingfor low – carbon living. Only in this way will the earth he a good place tolive on.