【精品】【全国百强校】云南省昆明市第三中学滇池中学2015-2016学年高一下学期期中考试英语试题(原卷版)

本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。

考试用时120分钟，满分150分。

第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）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 happened to the man？A. He had a bad time at work.B. He lost his wallet.C. He argued with his friends.2. What doesn’t the woman think of her boss?A. Boring.B. Nice.C. Interesting.3. On which day doesn’t the woman like going to the zoo?A. On Fridays.B. On Sundays.C. On Saturdays.4. When will the plane probably arrive according to the man?A. At 2:20 p.m.B. at 2:30 p.m.C. At 2:45 p.m.5. Why does the man apologize to the woman?A. He booked the wrong table.B. He called her by mistake.C. He went to the wrong address.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5秒钟的时间阅读各个小题；听完后，各个小题将给出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. Where does the conversation take place?A. At a bank.B. At a post office.C. At a telephone company.7. Which year was the woman born?A. In 1980.B. In 1988.C. In 1999.听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。

8. Which part of the man is hurt?A. His foot.B. His arm.C. His face.9. What does the man say about the cut?A. It doesn’t really hurt.B. It looks very deep.C. The bleed has stopped.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。

10. Where did the man get a job?A. At a factory.B. At a shop.C. At a new company.11. When does the man start to work?A. Today.B. Next week.C. Next month.12. How will the man help Toby?A. By inviting him to a party.B. By telling him the secret of finding a job.C. By introducing him to the company.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。

13. What is the woman looking for today?A. A necklace and earrings.B. A ring and a necklace.C. A ring and a watch.14. What size of the ring is the woman looking for?A. Size 6.B. Size 6.5.C. Size 7.15. Why didn’t the woman like the first necklace?A. It was too expensive.B. It was too long.C. It was a little short.16. What happened after the woman looked at all the items?A. She bought them all.B. She went to a different store.C. She wanted to think about it. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。

17. Why did the lady want the pianist to sing?A. She knew he would sing well.B. She was tired of listening to the piano.C. She wanted to make him famous.18. When did the pianist know he had a talent for singing?A. That night after his first singing.B. Long before he played the piano in the bar.C. After he became a famous pianist.19. What happened to the pianist at last?A. He had his own piano bar.B. He continued to play the piano in the bar.C. He became a well-known singer in America.20. What will happen if you do nothing about your talent?A. You will feel your talent great.B. You will have no success.C. Your talent will be improved.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。

AComputer technology is still developing rapidly. The computer of the future will continue to increase in value and performance while decreasing in cost. It will become smaller, but faster and more powerful.It is possible to make some guesses about what the future of the computer will look like, based upon the types of technologies that are being developed now. A lot of progress has already been made in some of these new technologies, but some are still in their earliest stages and may not be ready for use for years. Two of the most interesting areas of computing that are currently being developed are quantum computing (量子计算) and nanotechnology (纳米技术).Quantum computing is one possibility for the future of the computer that could make computers run far faster than even the quickest computers do today. Quantum computers could be able to do what modern supercomputers are unable to do by using transistors that are able to take on many states at the same time.Nanotechnology could also change the face of computing, by creating computers that could be very powerful, though they are tiny in size. These computers could be incorporated (并入) into everyday objects, including electrical appliances (电器), clothes and even the human body. We will be able to use computers in new and unimaginable ways. They will become a part of our lives rather than simply being a box that is used only forspecific purposes, such as work.Quantum computing and nanotechnology will be able to play new roles, which will make us live greener lives, as well as enjoy better health and happier lives.21. Which of the following can NOT describe the computer of the future properly?A. Much smaller.B. Much faster.C. More powerful.D. Less valuable.22. According to the text, quantum computing _____.A. has been put in use so farB. can make computers run by themselvesC. can reduce the cost of computersD. will work by using transistors23. We can learn from the text that nanotechnology will _____.A. create much smaller computersB. be used in electrical appliances and clothingC. change the structure of computersD. make computers just serve specific purposes24. The text is mainly about _____.A. what nanotechnology isB. what quantum computing isC. what the future of the computer isD. what future computers can bring usBElephants might be the most well-known and well-loved animal in African wildlife. But conservation (保护) of the African elephant faces special difficulties. While the elephant population is half of what it was 40 years ago, some areas of Africa have more elephants than populated areas can support. That’s why AWF scientists are studying elephant behavior, protecting habitats and finding ways for humans to live peacefully with elephants in Africa.Years ago, overhunting and the ivory trade were the biggest threats to elephants’survival. Luckily, ivory bans (禁令), hunting rules and protected areas protect elephants from these dangers today.The 21st century brings a different challenge to elephant conservation —land-use. Elephants walk across borders and outside parks and other protected areas. So they often destroy crops, causing conflicts (冲突) between local farmers and these big animals.Successful conservation strategies (策略) must allow elephants to walk freely in their natural habitats while reducing conflicts between elephants and local people.AWF researchers are searching for a way to give both elephants and people the space they need. The AWF is collecting information on elephant habitats and behavior. The information they gather will help to develop the widest possible space for elephants.The AWF is helping elephants by protecting their habitats. And they also work with local famers to improve their life in order to encourage them to protect rather than destroy elephants.25. The first paragraph of the text is mainly to tell readers _____.A. African elephants are endangered nowB. there remains a lot to do to protect African elephantsC. African elephants are popular animalsD. the number of African elephants has increased over the years26. What is the biggest difficulty in protecting African elephants now?A. They are still being killed.B. Their habitats are being destroyed.C. They don’t h ave enough food.D. They can’t live in peace with farmers.27. To protect elephants, the AWF does all the following EXCEPT _____.A. keeping elephantsB. protecting elephants’ habitatsC. doing research on elephantsD. helping farmers improve their life28. What is the best title for the text?A. African elephants conservationB. Living with African elephantsC. African elephants’ situationD. African elephants being endangeredCJustin Bieber used to be an ordinary Canadian boy, but his life totally changed in 2008. With his great musical talent, this seventeen-year-old boy has become a superstar in the music industry.Justin Drew Bieber was born in 1994 in Stratford, Ontario and was raised by his single mother. Bieber learned to play musical instruments when he was very young. In 2007, he took part in a local singing competition in his hometown, and he did it just for fun. He never took singing lessons before but surprisingly he placed second in the competition. Then, with the help of his mother, he uploaded (上传) videos of him singing on a website and they successfully attracted the attention of thousands of viewers. His videos got popular through word of mouth and some of them have received up to 10,000,000 views.Justin Bieber would have never gotten a career in the music business without his videos. Scooter Braun, a former marketing executive (主管) of So So Def Recordings, had watched Bieber’s videos and he was impressed by the boy’s talent. Braun then contacted Bieber and he flew the boy into Atlanta s even months after the first video was posted. Bieber showed his talent in singing as well as his ability in playing musical instruments. He then got a record deal.In 2009, Justin Bieber released (发行) his first single “One Time” while he was recording the debut album (首张专辑). The single “One Time” tells a story about love. This song had success not only in Canada and the US, but also in the international market. Then he released his debut album “My World 2.0” in 2010 and the song “Baby” became the lead single. This album successfully entered the Top Ten Charts in seven countries. In June 2010, he started his first world tour in Hartford, Connecticut. One month later, he started recording his second album.29. Justin Bieber’s career in music began to take off when _____.A. he met with Scooter BraunB. he released his debut albumC. he won second place in a competitionD. his singing videos were uploaded to a website30. It can be inferred from the text that Justin Bieber _____.A. owed his success to good luckB. showed a gift for music when he was youngC. is the youngest superstar ever in the music industryD. released his debut album with the help of Scooter Braun31. What do we learn about Justin Bieber’s “One Time” according to the text?A. It is about love and was released in 2010.B. It attracted the world’s attention after released.C. It successfully entered the Top Ten Charts in seven countries.D. It is the lead single of his debut album “My World 2.0”.32. What is the best title for the text?A. Justin Bieber’s journey to successB. Lucky boy — Justin BieberC. What made Justin Bieber a singer?D. Secrets of Justin Bieber’s successDGlastonbury Festival, one of the pioneer festivals, is famous not only for its amazing bands, but also for its wonderful performances in many fields surrounding (围绕) the stages. It attracts over 130,000 people every year, who join in the three-day party to celebrate the summer solstice, the longest day of the year.Glastonbury Festival has been held on Worthy Farm in Somerset since 1970. This year, all sorts of singers and bands were there, from the likes of Beyoncé, Jessie J, to my favorite — Paolo Nutini, who I really wish I could have met!We drove straight in to one of the muddiest (泥泞的) Glastonbury Festivals ever! We came to our camp site, carrying enough clothes for a weekend of extreme weather conditions, and spent an hour or so putting up the tent. On the second day it began to rain and didn’t stop for the rest of the day. We sat in the tent waiting for it to stop, and after several hours we realized that it wouldn’t. When the need for food became too strong we put on boots and raincoats and made our way across many muddy fields.There is something for everyone at the festival —my favourite place is the Circus Field, which is full of interactive (互动的) performances. Also, I love the Kidz Field, where famous CBBC stars perform, and where you can get your face painted then run around on a climbing frame (框架) with dragons.33. According to the text, Glastonbury Festival is actually a _____.A. harvest festivalB. music festivalC. film festivalD. flower festival34. What attracted the author most at this year’s festival?A. Paolo Nutini.B. CBBC stars.C. The food sold in the festival.D. The performance in the Circus Field.35. Which of the following about Glastonbury Festival is NOT true?A. It started in 1970.B. It lasts three days.C. It is usually held on rainy days.D. It celebrates the longest day of the year.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。