江苏省苏州中学2014-2015学年度第一学期期中考试高三英语试卷

江苏省苏州中学2014-2015学年度第一学期期中考试一、单项选择（15%）21. The dispute between the neighboring states led to war, and to Parkistan_______control of Bangladesh.A. losingB. lostC. loseD. loss22. I‘m afraid I can‘t attend your party this evening, ______I‘d like to.A. much asB. as muchC. so muchD. so eagerly23. All the people who were present in the room when the diamond necklace wasstolen must ________ being searched.A. refer toB. take toC. refuse toD. submit to24. It will be a busy time for global leaders gathering in Beijing for the APECleadership summit that _______from November 5 to November 11.A. ranB. runsC. runningD. has run25. A child who always ______ at home may often find himself at odds(有矛盾)withothers.A. gets awayB. gets his wayC. gets in his wayD. gets on well26. _________ the Malaysia government cares about most is _______ action they aregoing to take to remove the influence of the disappearance of the Malaysia Airline Flight 370.A. That; thatB. What ; whichC. What; whatD. That; what27. Though the GDP growth in July-September marked the slowest quarterly growth, itwas still _______ the reasonable range set by policy makers and in line with market expectation.A. againstB. withinC. beyondD. alongside28. Michael was _________the experiment a month ago, but he changed his mind atthe last minute.A. to startB. to be startingC. to have startedD. to have been starting29. But the Swiss discovered long years ago that constant warfare brought them_______suffering and poverty.A. anything butB. nothing butC. none other thanD. among other things30. Katherine is not _______ in the way to treat her children. Sometimes she is toostrict with them and sometimes she just allows them everything.A. conventionalB. consistentC. considerateD. controversial31. It is ________ his tremendous enthusiasm and devotion that the old teacher isrespected by all his students.A. with regard toB. in terms ofC. on account ofD. in reference to32. --I‘m surprised to discover that so many idioms come from the Bible. What aboutyou?--That‘s very interesting. I like the story about ―________‖, which is a good example to show the hidden weaknesses in the people we admire.A. feet of clayB. see the handwriting on the wallC. kill the fatted calfD. the apple of somebody‘s eye33.According to the newly-elected president, it is unwise to ______ imports tostimulate the growth of national economy.A. carry onB. catch onC. count onD. centre on34. According to Newton‘s first law of motion(运动) a body is in motion but actuallynever________ a body which will remain in motion forever because it is impossible to get rid of external influence.A. there will beB. it isC. is thereD. will it be35.The decision, announced October 21, represents only a slight change in flight trafficfrom those countries most affected by the disease, -- Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea –, _______ most travelers from there already land at the five designated(指定的) airports, where strict Ebola screening procedures, such as passenger temperature readings to detect fevers, are now in place.A. becauseB. ifC. whileD. whether三、完形填空（20%）For many people today, reading is no longer relaxation. To keep up their work they must read letters, reports, trade publications, interoffice communications, not to mention newspapers and magazines: a never-ending flood of words. In ___36___ a job or advancing in one, the ability to read and comprehend ___37___ can mean the difference between success and failure. Yet the unfortunate fact is that most of us are ___38___ readers. Most of us develop poor reading ___39___ at an early age, and never get over them. The main deficiency(缺陷) ___40___ in the actual stuff of language itself----words. Taken individually, words have ___41___ meaning until they are strung together into phrased, sentences and paragraphs. ___42___ , however, the untrained reader does not read groups of words. He laboriously reads one word at a time, often regressing(倒退，退化) to ___43___ words or passages. Regression, the tendency to look back over ___44___ you have just read, is a common bad habit in reading. Another habit which ___45___ down the speed of reading is vocalization—sounding each word either orally or mentally as ___46___ reads.To overcome these bad habits, some reading clinics use a device called an ___47___ , which moves a bar (or curtain) down the page at a predetermined speed. The bar is set at a slightly faster rate ___48___ the reader finds comfortable, in order to ―stretch‖ him. The accelerator forces the reader to read fast, ___49___ word-by-word reading, regression and sub-vocalization, practically impossible. At first ___50___ issacrificed for speed. But when you learn to read ideas and concepts, you will not only read faster, ___51___ your comprehension will improve. Many people have found ___52___ reading skill drastically improved after some training. ___53___ Charlce Au, a business manager, for instance, his reading rate was a reasonably good 172 words a minute ___54___ the training, now it is an excellent 1,378 words a minute. He is delighted that how he can ___55___ a lot more reading material in a short period of time.36. A. applying B. doing C. offering D. getting37. A. quickly B. easily C. roughly D. decidedly38. A. good B. curious C. poor D. urgent39. A. training B. habits C. situations D. custom40. A. lies B. combines C. touches D. involves41. A. some B. a lot C. little D. dull42. A. Fortunately B. Intentionally C. Logically D. Unfortunately43. A. reuse B. reread C. rewrite D. recite44. A. what B. which C. that D. if45. A. puts B. cuts C. slows D. measures46. A. some one B. one C. he D. reader47. A. accelerator B. actor C. amplifier(放大器) D. observer48. A. then B. as C. beyond D. than49. A. enabling B. leading C. making D. indicating50. A. meaning B. comprehension C. gist D. content51. A. but B. nor C. or D. for52. A. our B. your C. their D. his53. A. Look at B. Take C. Make D. Consider54. A. for B. in C. after D. before55. A. master B. go over C. present D. get through四、阅读理解 (30%)AWith Alibaba outsizing other IT giants such as Facebook, and Google in terms of its IPO valuation, Jack Ma might just have become one of the most popular English majors of all time. When his IPO roadshow video, delivered to shareholders in the US, went viral, for many, it was the first time they‘d heard Ma speak English. Ma learned English in an academic setting, but here he adapted his language skills to cross the threshold into the financial and business contexts. This speech released last week finds Ma‘s tone spot on as he tries to tell the tale of a Chinese business pursuing its dreams, big and small.―Hello, I'm Jack Ma, founder and chairman of Alibaba Group. Fifteen years ago, 18 founders in my apartment had a dream that someday we can build up a company that can serve millions of small business. Today, it remains our mission to make it easy to do business anywhere.At Alibaba, we fight for the little guy, the small businessmen and women and their customers. Our role is simple: through our ecosystem, we help merchants and customers find each other and conduct business on their terms and in ways that best serve their unique needs. We help merchants to grow, create jobs and open new markets in ways that were never before possible.Today, 15 years has passed. We‘ve grown so significantly and have become a household name in China. And soon, we‘ll be ready for the world to know us.You will hear details from our business later. But first let me take you on a journey around China, to see some of the real people, real stories that Alibaba has an impact on.[Personal stories of small businesses]I am proud to share with you these stories that show the heart and spirit of Alibaba. I‘m proud that we ignite（激发）innovation, create jobs benefit customers and help entrepreneurs fulfill their dreams.With Alibaba‘s platforms, people are improving their lives today, and have hope for a better tomorrow. From our humble beginnings and throughout the past 15 years, Alibaba has changed commerce in China. Our business has grown, but we never lost sight of our customers, focusing on solving their problems, leading to the best outcome for our business.Alibaba has come a long way, but we want to be a company that can last 102 years. We still have 87 years to go, and we believe one thing, ‗Today is difficult, tomorrow is more difficult, but the day after tomorrow is beautiful‘ . So we have to work very hard in order to survive the long journey.‖56. Which of the following has a WRONG interpretation of the underlined phrases?A. outsize: surpass, or do better thanB. go viral: become popular and spread like virusC. cross the threshold: enterD. the little guy: Ma Yun himself57. What can we get from the passage?A. Alibaba has defeated Facebook and Google in one respect.B. Ma Yun is the founder who adapted academic English for financial and businesscontexts.C. The 8 founders of the Alibaba team has fully realized the dream they had 15 yearsago.D. Alibaba Group has already been world-famous.58. During the past 15 years, many people have benefited a lot from Alibaba but NOT____________________________________.A. Johnson Rodriguez, who earns money from the share market in the US.B. Angela Wang, who owns a small private company.C. Wu Gang, a wine-merchant who just started his own business.D. Gong Xiaowei, who is an online shopaholic.59. Which of the following word can best describe Ma Yun‘s speech?A. Exaggerating(夸张的).B. Encouraging.C. Explicit.D. Enjoyable.BNo matter where the dads and their children go, that location immediately becomes a tourist destination. This hasbecome a pattern for Hunan TV‘sreality show Where Are We Going, Dad?And last week the show was headingoverseas for a special internationalepisode. The entry has taken place inNew Zealand, which was expected tobecome a popular travel destination forChinese fans of the show.If you don‘t know much about New Zealand but would lik e to explore it, check out our travel guide to see what kinds of activities might interest you.Nature and wildlife encounterNew Zealand was the last country on Earth to be settled by humans. As such, it‘s a paradise for exotic birds. You‘re also able to watch dolphins and whales on boat tours.Possible itinerary1. Auckland: fly in and visit Tiritiri Matangi conservation project (bellbirds spotting)2. Waipoua Forest: huge kauri trees3. Kaikoura: whale watching by boat or air seal watching, hike the Kaikoura Peninsula Walkway, join a dolphin encounter tour4. Wellington (Matiu/Somes Island): red-crowned parakeet, blue penguins, weta, skinks and tuatara5. Stewart Island: kiwi bird spotting6. Te Anau: takahe and kea7. Queenstown: fly to Auckland and then fly backLandscape loverLandscape lovers may have heard that New Zealand is brimming with natural wonders like active volcanoes, snowy mountaintops, glaciers perched near beaches and caves infested with glowworms. Indeed, you can‘t see many of these won ders anywhere else in the world.Possible itinerary1. Auckland: fly in2. Whangamata: beach resorts and The Coromandel Forest Park (short walks, mountain bike trails)3. Waitomo: underground caves and glowworm caverns4. Rotorua: geothermal areas5. Abel Tasman: golden sand beaches (taking water taxi, sea kayaking, hiking, and snorkeling)6. Fox Glacier and Franz Josef: biggest glaciers in the country (hiking and guided glacier walks)7. Queenstown: crystal clear Lake Wakatipu (bungee jumping, sky diving, horse trekking and cycling)8. Milford Sound: fjord (boat cruises, sea kayaking, diving and flightseeing)9. Christchurch: fly back60. What is the purpose of this passage?A. To attract people to watch Hunan TV‘s reality show Where Are We Going, Dad?B. To prove the powerful influence the TV‘s reality show has on the chosen spot.C. To provide a general introduction to New Zealand.D. To serve as a tour guide for people who want to travel in New Zealand.61. Which of the following pairs doesn‘t have a cause-and-effect relationship?A. (a) Hunan TV‘s reality show shots at a certain location.(b) That location immediately becomes a tourist attraction.B. (a) Some readers are interested in New Zealand, yet they don‘t know a lot aboutit.(b) They find this passage very helpful.C. (a) New Zealand was the last land to be settled by humans.(b) It‘s a paradise for exotic birds.D. (a) New Zealand is abundant with natural wonders.(b) Caves there are crowded with glowworms.COne of the biggest v ariables when flying is the company that you‘re forced to keep. Whether you're in economy or business, aisle or window, there will almost always be someone sitting next to you – and if that person is particularly odoriferous(有气味的), anxious or loud, your experience could suddenly be changed.But with recent upgrades(飞机座位提级) allowing noise-conscious passengers to choose a seat away from children, having at least one type of less-than-desirable seatmate could soon be a thing of the past.Last week, Scoot airlines, the budget branch of Singapore Airlines, announced that seats in child-free areas, nick-named t he ―ScootinSilence‖ rows, can now be booked for a small fee. In addition to extra leg room and a better seat pitch, you are also liberated from having to sit with children 12 and under.―Just as there are som e people who prefer to travel without checked baggage, or to sleep rather than eat… there are some who would rather travel with adults. We‘re simply providing the option to do so,‖ said Scoot Airlines CEO Campbell Wilson.In September 2012, AirAsia X launched a similar service in their premium economy cabin, and Malaysian Airlines has a similar policy on the upper-deck economy cabin of its A380 jumbo jet, which it flies on select long-haul routes.The trend seems to be catching on quickly in Asia, perhaps because culturally the region consider the wealthier business savvy class more important and is eager to please rich customers.But could child-free zones spread around the world? Not necessarily.―I don't think that we'll ever see child-free zones on US carriers, any more than we'll see the return of smoking zones. In the politically correct United States, it would be considered discriminatory to exclude passengers with kids from certain cabin se ctions,‖ said George Hobica, founder of . ―But in Asia, where it's legal to 'retire' flight attendants when they reach the ripe old age of 35, a different sensibility applies.‖The issue that Western airlines will need to consider is the strong consumer voice, which could create a significant and harmful image problem for the carriers. In Asia, that community is not as loud ,and they don‘t protest much. Disturbing the consumer base and any potential discrimination litigation(诉讼) that would follow may create risks that Western carrier s aren‘t willing to take.62. What does the first paragraph mean?A. The class of seats you are sitting in determines the quality of the trip.B. The class of seats do not matter because the experience is the same.C. The people you are sitting with determines the quality of the trip.D. The people you are sitting with do not matter because the experience is the same.63. What prevents child-free zones spread around the world?A. That there are smoking zones.B. The political control over seatings on planes in countries like the USC. That people from other countries are not as age-sensible as AsiansD. The value of fairness in other countries64. What is the opinion of the author?A. He likes the idea of child-free zones.B. He does not like the idea of child-free zones.C. We are not told.D. He does not like travelling in business classes.65. What is the argument from Scoot Airlines CEO?A. He thinks people are travelling without children more and more.B. He thinks carriers should charge an extra fee for each extra service.C. He thinks carriers should offer more options to cater to different customers.D. He thinks people are paying less for flights because people do not want to pay forfood and luggage.DPeople are being lured (引诱)onto Facebook with the promise of a fun, free service without realizing they‘re paying for it by giving up loads of personal information. Facebook then attempts to make money by selling their data to advertisers that want to send targeted messages.Most Facebook users don‘t realize this is happening. Even if they know what the company is up to, they still have no idea what they‘re paying for Face book because people do n‘t really know what their personal data is worth.The biggest problem, however, is that the company keeps changing the rules. Early on, you could keep everything private. That was the great thing about facebook --you could create your own little private network. Last year, the company changed its privacy rules so that many things-- your city, y our photo, your friends‘ names-were set, by default (默认)to be shared with everyone on the Internet.According to Facebook‘s vice-president Elliot Schrage, the company is simply making changes to improve its service, and if people don‘t share information, they have a ―less satisfying experience‖.Some critics think this is more about Facebook looking to make more money. Its original business model, which involved selling ads and putting them at the side of the pages, totally failed. Who wants to l ook at ads when they‘re online connecting with their friends?The privacy issue has already landed Facebook in hot water in Washington. In April, Senator Charles Schumer called on Facebook to change its privacy policy. Healso urged the Federal Trade Commission to set guidelines for social-networking sites.―I think the senator rightly communicated that we had not been clear about what the new products were and how pe ople could choose to use them or not to use them,‖ Schrage admits.I suspect that whatever Facebook has done so far to invade our privacy, it‘s only the beginning, w hich is why I‘m considering deactivating(撤销)my account. Facebook is a handy site, but I‘m upset by the idea that my information is in the hands of peopleI don‘t trust. That‘s too high a price to pay.66.What do we learn about Facebook from the first paragraph?A. It is a website that sends messages to targeted users.B. It makes money by putting on advertisements.C. It profits by selling its users‘ personal data.D. It provides loads of information to its users.67.What does the author say about most Facebook users?A. They are unwilling to give up their personal information.B. T h ey don‘t know their personal data enriches Facebook.C. They don‘t identify themselves when using the website.D. They care very little about their personal information.68.Why does Facebook make changes to its rules according to Elliot Schrage?A. To provide better service for its users.B. To obey the Federal guidelines.C. To improve its users‘ connectivity.D. To expand its range of business.69.What does Senator Charles Schumer advocate?A. Setting guidelines for advertising on websites.B. Banning the sharing of users‘ personal information.C. Making regulations for social-networking sites.D. Removing ads from all social-networking sites.70.Why does the author plan to cancel his Facebook account?A. He is dissatisfied with its current service.B. He finds many of its users untrustworthy.C. He doesn‘t want his personal data abused.D. He is upset by its frequent rule changes.第II卷（非选择题，共45分）五、任务型阅读（10%）阅读短文,根据所读内容在文章后图表中的空格里填入最恰当的单词(每空1词) Interviewing someone for a job is not as easy as it looks. First, as the interviewer, you‘re tasked with finding the person who will not only do the job well but also fit in well with the other employees.You have to make an evaluation of abs tract qualities that can‘t be found on a résumé. Because you have to repeat the process for every potential employee, you end up asking question after question, applicant after applicant.Still, interviewers need to be told something: ―What is your biggest weakness?‖ is not a good question. It just isn‘t.Now, job seekers have to understand that interviewers want to find some way to know what makes an applicant different from others. Asking questions that are seemingly impossible to answer is one way to see who can think creatively. Then what may be a proper way to respond to such a question?Honesty, with a twist(新手法)―‗What are your three strengths and three weaknesses?‘ is a classic, but not too many people know how to answer this,‖ says Kenneth C. Wisne fski, founder and CEO of WebiMax, an online marketing company.―As an interviewer, we want to hear strengths that describe initiative(主动性), motivation and dedication. The best way to respond is to include these qualities into specific ‗personal statements.‘‖―Similarly, weaknesses should be positioned as a strength that can benefit the employer.‖―I like to hear applicants state an exaggerated strength, and put an interesting twist on it. An example of this is, ‗My initiative is so strong, that sometimes I take on too many projects at a time.‘‖This answer leads with a strength that employers want —initiative —and still acknowledges that you‘re not perfect.Although you might consider this acknowledgement too honest, it works because it proves you‘re being honest.Honesty, with progressWhen you consider what your weaknesses are, think about how you have attempted to overcome them. No one is perfect, so pretending that you are a perfectionist will come across as insincere.Debra Davenport, author of ―Career Shuffle,‖ believes citing(引用) examples are the best approach.―My preferred response for this question is to tell the truth without damaging the applicant‘s image.‖ Davenport explains.―A better response might be, ‗I‘ve had some challenges with work-life balance in the past and I realize that a life out of balance isn‘t good for me, my family or31—35 CACCA一.完形填空：（20%）36-40 DACBA 41-45 CDBAC46-50 BADCB 51-55 ACBDD四、阅读理解：（30%）56. D 57. A 58. A 59. B 60. D 61. D 62. C 63. D64. C 65. C 66. C 67. B 68.A 69. C 70. C五.任务型阅读: (10%)71. getting 72. Evaluate/Assess 73.Tips / Suggestions/ Advice74. distinguish 75. creativity 76. honest 77. pretend78. though / although 79. understanding 80. taken六.书面表达：（25%）One possible version:With three generations‘efforts of the Ferrero family, Ferrero, a chocolate company, has developed into a world-famous business from the then pastry shop through their creativity, hard work and determination.It‘s no easy job to start a business. You may not only suffer from hardships but also run across unexpected risks. You need to deal with all kinds of people and learn many new things through your work, especially when you are green hands in a new field.What account for one‘s success in his work include determination and hard work. It also requires of him qualities like honesty, patience and bravery.As for us students, we all have a dream of our future. After setting a goal of our life, we must devote ourselves to achieving it. No matter what difficulty we meet, just try our best to overcome it. Only in this way can we live our dreams. (150 words)。