2013海淀期末考试英语试题及答案

海淀区高三年级英语一模试题练习

2013.4

本试卷共12页，共150分。考试时间120分钟o

注意事项：

1.考生务必将答案答在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。

2.答题前考生务必将答题卡上的姓名、准考证号用黑色字迹的签字笔填写。

3.答题卡上选择题必须用2B铅笔作答，将选中项涂满涂黑，黑度以盖住框内字母为准，修 改时用橡皮擦除干净。非选择题必须用黑色字迹的签字笔按照题号顺序在各题目的答题 区域内作答，未在对应的答题区域内作答或超出答题区域作答的均不得分。

第一部分：听力理解（共三节，30分）

第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，共7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最 佳选项。听完每段对话后，你将有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对 话你将听一遍。

1.Who likes Clint Eastwood movies?

A. The woman.B. The Woman9S father.C. The woman，s mother.

2.Whats the man doing?

A. Offering suggestions. B. Asking for help.C. Expressing wishes.

3.What are they mainly talking about?

A. Scuba diving.B. The spring break.C. A nice hotel.

4.Where are the two speakers?

A. In a hotel.B. In a car.C. In a hospital.

5.Whats Alice now?

A. A saleswoman.B. An insurance agent.C. A lawyer.

第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分） 听下面4段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个 选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有5秒钟的时间阅读每小题。听完后，每 小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白你将听两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。

6.What5S the probable relationship between the two speakers?

A. Roommates.B. Relatives.C. Classmates.

7.Why does Tom get full marks according to the man?

A.He works really hard.

B.He has good living habits.

C.He is a favorite of teachers.

听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。

8.When will the report probably be ready?

A. This Friday.B. This Saturday.C. Next Monday.

9.How does the man feel about the womans idea?

A. Annoyed.B. Satisfied.C. Uninterested.

听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。

10.Where will the party be held?

A. In Newcastle.B. At the Hill Peak.C. At the Central Park.

11.What gift will the woman take for Jenny?

A. An ice cream cake. B. Some flowers.C. A teddy bear.

12.How will the woman probably go there?

A. By car.B. By tube.C. By tram.

听第9段材料，回答第13至15题。

13.What do the volunteers need to do to board the Boat?

A. Pay for the trips.B. Take their passports.C. Join in all the activities.

14.Why do participants visit different countries?

A. To advocate peace. B. To exchange cultures.C. To teach languages.

15.What skill is most useful for applicants?

A. Playing soccer.B. Speaking English.C. Teaching sports.

第三节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，共7.5分）

听下面一段对话，完成第16至20题，每小题仅填写一个词。听对话前，你将有20秒 钟的时间阅读试题，听完后，你将有60秒钟的作答时间。这段对话你将听两遍。

Applicants Information Form
Name	Cristina Forsett
Age	16______
Major	17 ______Relations
Current job	A 18______ in Boston
Foreign languages	French 19______
Time for interview	Next 20______ afternoon

第二部分：知识运用（共两节，45分）

第一节单项填空（共15小题；每小题l分，共15分）

从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，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。

21.Tom is a determined person. He never allows ______to lead him by the nose.

A. anyoneB. everyoneC. nobodyD. somebody

22.Hi, Lily. Dont forget to watch I，m a Singer at 10:00 this Friday night!

What a pity! I ______in a plane to Hainan for a meeting then.

A. will sitB. will be sittingC. am sittingD. sit

23.After graduation, Frank often thought of those who had helped him ______his school life.

A. ofB. acrossC. atD. through

24.Mary has trouble in speaking, which makes it difficult ______her thoughts and feelings.

A. expressB. expressingC. expressedD. to express

25.Very often, your success depends on ______you handle failure along the way.

A. whenB. thatC. howD. what

26.Sir, ______you park your car at this Fire Engine Access?

一Sorry, I didnt notice that.

A. canB. mustC. willD. may

27.Amanda hopes to live a simple life ______ she can just enjoy her activities rather than

rushing to meet the deadline.

A. whenB. whichC. whereD. that

28.The film Life of Pi, ______ by Li An, has attracted the audience for its amazing visual

effects.

A. being directed B. directedC. having directed D. directing

29.One important aim of our school is to prepare us for the future ______ we can face all the challenges with confidence.

A. in thatB. so thatC. even ifD. if only

30.For the sake of students, health, outdoor activities ______ in some areas late last year

because of the smog pollution.

A. do not allowB. did not allowC. were not allowed D. are not allowed

31.______leads a life full of love is rich even though he doesnt have much money.

A. WheneverB. HoweverC. WhateverD. Whoever

32.Sarah is busy adapting her novel into a movie.

Oh! No wonder I ______her around these days.

A. havent seenB. hadnt seenC. didnt seeD. wont see

33.It is not their interest but the need of the market ______ influences students choices of college majors.

A. thatB. whichC. whatD. who

34.I didnt realize my mother loves me so such until I received her gift for my 18th birthday, a diary the process of my growth.

A. recordedB. to recordC. recordingD. having recorded

35.Without joint efforts of all the members, we ______our task in such a short time.

A.shouldnt accomplishB. shouldnt have accomplished

C.couldnt accomplishD. couldnt have accomplished

第二节完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，共30分） 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项， 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

The Doorman

On a trip to California, my family stopped for lunch. As we walked toward the entrance to the

restaurant, a man, with a 36 ______ beard and dirty hair, jumped up from a bench and opened the door for us. Regardless of his 37 ______ ，he greeted us in a friendly way.

Once inside, my daughters whispered, Mom ，he 38 ______ After we ordered our lunch, I explained, telling the kids to look 39 ______ the dirt. We then watched other customers approach the restaurant but many 40 ______ him. Seeing this rudeness truly upset me. The day I became a mother, I had resolved to set a good 41 ______ for my children. Yet sometimes when things didnt go right, being a good example was 42 ______When our meal arrived，I realized I had left the car-sick pills in the truck. With the windiest trip ahead, the kids needed them, so I 43 ______ myself from the meal and went to get them.

Just then, the doorman was opening the door for a couple. They rushed past him without even acknowledging his 44 ______ Letting them in first, I said a loud thank you to him as I 45 ______ .

When I returned, we talked a bit. He said he was not allowed inside 46 ______ he purchased food. I went back and told my family his 47 ______Then I asked our waitress to add one soup and sandwich. The kids looked 48 ______as we had already eaten，but when I said the order was for the doorman，they smiled. When it was time to 49 ______ our trip, I noticed the doorman enjoying his meal. Upon seeing me, he stood up and thanked me heartily. He then 50 ______ his hand for a handshake and I gratefully accepted. I suddenly noticed the tears in his eyestears of 51______

What happened next drew great astonishment ： I gave the doorman a 52 ______ ! He pulled away, with tears 53 ______ down his face.

Back in truck, I fell into deep thought. While we cant choose many things in life, we can choose when to show gratitude. I said thanks to a man who had 54 ______ held open a door for me， and also said thanks for that 55 ______ to teach my children by example.

36.	A.	heavy	B. long	C.	messy	D.	grey
37.	A.	service	B. appearance	C.	status	D.	attitude
38.	A.	smokes	B. smiles	C.	sniffs	D.	smells
39.	A.	beyond	B. over	C.	around	D.	into
40.	A.	hated	B. ignored	C.	missed	D.	refused
41.	A.	target	B. rule	C.	record	D.	example
42.	A.	stressful	B. accessible	C.	awkward	D.	tough
43.	A.	excused	B. freed	C.	prevented	D.	withdrew
44.	A.	company	B. presence	C.	effort	D.	attempt
45.	A.	quitted	B. marched	C.	exited	D.	approached
46.	A.	before	B. unless	C.	though	D.	since
47.	A.	story	B. deed	C.	experience	D.	demand
48.	A.	concerned	B. shocked	C.	puzzled	D.	bored
49.	A.	make	B. start	C.	take	D.	continue
50.	A.	extended	B. washed	C.	raised	D.	waved
51.	A.	approval	B. affection	C.	sympathy	D.	gratitude
52.	A.	hug	B. nod	Cc.	lift	D.	clap
53.	A.	slipping	B. streaming	C.	rushing	D.	breaking
54.	A.	firmly	B. constantly	Cc.	simply	D.	politely
55.	A.	journey	B. wisdom	C.	opportunity	D.	coincidence

第三部分：阅读理解（共两节，40分）

第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，共30分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡 上将该项涂黑。

A

Bertie knew there was something in the wind. His mother had been sad in recent days, not sick，just strangely sad. The lion had just lain down beside him，his head warm on Bertie，s feet， when Father cleared his throat and began, Youll soon be eight, Bertie. A boy needs a proper education. Weve found the right place for you, a school near Salisbury in England.

His heart filled with a terrible fear, all Bertie could think of was his white lion. But the lion, he cried, What about the lion?

Im afraid theres something else I have to tell you, his father said. Looking across at Berties mother, he took a deep breath. Then he told Bertie he had met a circus owner from France, who was over in Africa looking for lions to buy. He would come to their farm in a few days.

No! You cant send him to a circus! said Bertie. People will come to see him. Hell be shut up behind bars. I promised him he never would be. And they will laugh at him. Hed rather die. Any animal would ! But as he looked across the table at them, he knew their minds were quite made up.

Bertie felt completely betrayed. He waited until he heard his fathers deep breathing next door. With his white lion at his heels，he crept downstairs in his pyjamas ，took down his fathers rifle from the rack and stepped out into the night. He ran and ran till his legs could run no more. As the sun came up over the grassland, he climbed to the top of a hill and sat down, his arms round the lions neck. The time had come.

Be wild now，he whispered. Youve got to be wild. Dont ever come home. All my life Ill think of you. I promise I will. He buried his head in the Iion5S neck. Then, Bertie clambered down the hill and walked away.

When he looked back, the lion was still sitting there watching him; but then he stood up, yawned, stretched, and sprang down after him. Bertie shouted at him, but he kept coming. He threw sticks. He threw stones. Nothing worked.

There was only one thing left to do. With tears filling his eyes and his mouth，he lifted the rifle to his shoulder and fired over the Iion9S head.

56.Berties mother was sad probably because she _____.

A.had been seriously ill recently

B.had decided to send Bertie to school

C.knew selling the lion would upset Bertie

D.knew Bertie would hate to go to England

57.The underlined word they in Para. 4 probably refers to _____.

A. some audience B. other animalsC. Bertie9S parents D. circus owners

58.In the last paragraph, the boy lifted the rifle to _____.

A.kill the lion out of fearB. threaten the lion back to the wild

C.protect himself from the lionD. show his anger towards his father

59.The passage intends to show that _____.

A.animal-hunting is popular in Africa

B.parents are sometimes cruel to their children

C.animals usually lead a miserable life in circuses

D.people and animals can be faithful to each other

FOOD	MONEY	COMMUNITY
Potatoes may hold the answer to worldwide hunger. Nutritionally valuable and easy to grow in a variety of climates and soils, they may help meet the needs of a world population that the United Nations expects to increase by 100 million each year through 2030. Americans looking to plant a vegetable garden and live off the land， or at least save money， may want to think twice. Its incredibly messy, ruins your hands, wears holes in the knees of your jeans, ends up costing 40 times more than you think it will, takes over your dreams and breaks your heart， writes Jennifer Reese on slate, com. Those who refuse to be disturbed can find comfort and good advice at awaytogarden. com.	Among the new state taxes proposed to make up for budget shortfalls, according to Newsweek ： a 32% rise in the tax on chewing tobacco (Michigan)，an extra $ 5 tax on admission to gentlemens clubs ( Georgia )，a 1,900% hike in the tax on beer (Oregon ). While states try to find money, Coinstar suggests we look under the sofa cushions. The average house has $ 90 in loose change， the company claims, and rather than charge service fees as high as 8%， Coinstar will now quit them if the change is shifted to a gift card from a participating merchant. The list includes Starbucks ，iTunes ，overstock, com, amazon. com, and Cabela5S.	Look for shopping centers to try to be more things to more people ( so they can make more money ). Though financing is shaky ，the $ 2 billion Xanadu is scheduled to open by December in East Rutherford, New Jersey. According to Time magazine, it will feature a skydiving simulator, an indoor wave pool, and a 286-foot Ferris wheel. Homeowners who just want to keep a simple roof over their heads can now find the details of the Obama administrations housing plan online. The Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Treasury Department have launched mcddnghorneaffordcibh. gov, where Americans can find information about refinancing and modified payments.

60.To find advice on vegetable planting, you can log onto _____

A. awaytogarden. com B. slate, comC. amazon, comD. overstock, com

61.When you change coins at Coinstar , you _____

A.may have to pay extra 8% tax

B.shall change at least $90 each time

C.can save service charge by choosing a gift card

D.will get gifts as a reward from participating merchants

62.This passage is written to _____.

A.express some opinionsB. provide some information

C.give some suggestionsD. *introduce some websites

C

Doctors sometimes prescribe light therapy to treat a form of depression in people who get too little morning sun. But too much light at other times may actually cause such mood disorders. Long-lasting exposure to light at night brings depression, a new study finds, at least in animals.

The new data confirm observations from studies of people who work night shifts, says Richard Stevens of the University of Connecticut Health Center. Mood disorders join a growing list of problems, including cancer, obesity and diabetesthat can occur when light throws life out of balance by disturbing the biological clock and its timing of daily rhythms.

In the new study, Tracy Bedrosian and Randy Nelson of Ohio State University exposed mice to normal light and dark cycles for four weeks. For the next four weeks, half of the mice remained on this schedule, and the rest received continuous dim light throughout their night. Compared with mice exposed to normal nighttime darkness, those getting dim light at night lost their strong preference for sweet drinks， a sign they no longer get pleasure out of activities they once enjoyed， Bedrosian says.

In a second test, mice were clocked on how long they actively tried to escape a pool of water. Those exposed to night lights stopped struggling and just floated in the water, a sign of behavioral despair，10 times as long as the mice that had experienced normal nighttime darkness. All symptoms of depression disappeared within two weeks of the mice returning to a normal light-dark cycle, the researchers report. The scientists also could quash the behavioral symptoms by injecting (注射)the brains of animals with a drug that prohibits the activity of certain molecules linked with human depression. This finding further suggests that light at night may cause something related to depression.

Human studies linking nighttime light and mood disorders are important but cant easily detect molecular underpinnings (分子基础)as animal studies can，says George Brainard of Thomas Jefferson University. The new work, he says, suggests that the change of the biological clock by light at night can be an extremely powerful force in regulating biology and behavior.

63.After being exposed to continuous nighttime light，the mice _____.

A. changed their preferencesB. escaped from the water more eagerly

C.remained active as beforeD. showed less interest in their favorites

64.What does the underlined word quash in Para. 4 probably mean?

A.studyB. predictC. easeD. cause

65.We can learn from the last paragraph that _____.

A.light at night may have practical value

B.the biological clock is beneficial to humans

C.human mood disorders cannot be healed easily

D.human studies are more important than animal studies

66.What is the main idea of the passage?

A.Nighttime light may foster depression.

B.A drug has been found to cure mood disorders.

C.The study on animals can be applied to humans.

D.Human biological clock can be controlled by light.

D

Why Doesnt Anybody Copy Apple?

Apples products are the envy of the world. They have been spectacularly successful and are widely imitated, if not copied. The minute Apple crystallizes a product, everyone knows how to compete. This idea that the basis of competition is set by Apple and then the race is on to climb the path of improvement is unquestionable. When Apple releases a product that defines a category or dramatically changes the structure of an industry, it becomes obvious what needs to be built. But what I wonder is why everyone wants to copy Apples products but nobody wants to copy being Apple?

Ican think of two reasons. Firstly, Apple is not worth copying because its not successful; secondly, Apples success cannot be copied because it is a magical process.

There is a great deal of evidence for the first hypothesis. The idea of Apple being successful is not something reflected in its stock price. Being valued lower than the average company in the SP(标准普尔)500 indicates that to whatever degree Apple was successful in the past, its not seen by the vast majority of observers as successful in the future. Why should one bother copying Apple if it results in being punished with a low valuation? If one works really hard at innovation and then that innovation becomes commoditized(商品化）very quickly, why should one bother?

When innovation practitioners are asked what makes Apple successful, the answers regarding the cause of this success border on the mythical. The climax of this hypothesis is the chief-sorcerer theory of success which places one magician，like Steve Jobs，in charge of casting all the right spells (符咒）.

What about Apples own opinion of what makes it tick? Tim Cook refers to a great team and integration of hardware，software and services as unique Apple advantages. Its a better explanation. Integration is something that can take a long time, but it is possible with great effort. A few companies are starting to make moves in that direction, but efforts are half-hearted. There is no move the Earth panic to become an integrated company from Samsung, Google or Microsoft.

My own suspicion is that Apple is more aware of what makes it special than it lets out. However, as Tim points out, its not a formula. Its complex, its subtle, but its not magic. Its a process that requires a degree of faith and courage.

67.When a new product of Apple comes out, often it _____.

A.ruins an industry dramatically

B.starts a revolution of an industry

C.puts itself in an unbeatable position

D.is soon overtaken by imitated products

68.According to the passage, other companies dont copy being Apple because _____.

A.Apple is not a successful company

B.they have no access to relevant resources

C.its hard to find a magician like Steve Jobs

D.being Apple takes more than time and efforts

69.We can infer from Para. 5 that _____.

A.other companies are dedicated to integration

B.Apple itself is fully aware of its unique advantages

C.Apple will hold the leading position in this industry

D.other companies dont have a great team as Apple does

70.What does the author think of Tim Cooks statement?

Convincing.B. Disappointing.C. Unquestionable. D. Acceptable.

第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为 多余选项。

Apathy

Apathy is a state of lacking interest, enthusiasm or concern. 71 _____ They may also exhibit unfeelingness. Christians have condemned apathy as a lack of love and devotion to God and His works.

72 _____ Also meaning absence of passion in Greek, the term apatheia was used by the Stoics(禁欲主义者)to show a desirable state of indifference towards events and things which lie outside ones control.

The modem concept of apathy became well known after World War I，when it was called shell shock. Soldiers, living in the trenches among the bombing and gun fires, saw the battlefields filled with dead and wounded companions. 73 _____ In 1950，US novelist Passos wrote Apathy is one of the characteristic responses of any living being when it is subjected to something too tense or too complicated to deal with. US philosopher Robert M. Hutchins summarizes the concerns about political indifference. He claims that the death of democracy is not likely to be a sudden murder from ambush (埋伏）74 _____

There may be other things contributing to a persons apathy. Activist Dave Meslin argues that apathy is often the result of social systems actively blocking engagement and involvement. He describes various barriers that prevent people from knowing how or why they might get involved in

something. 75 _____ These include ： political media that make it difficult for potentially

interested people to find relevant information，and media descriptions of heroes as chosen by outside forces rather than self-motivated. He suggests that we redefine social apathy as a result of poorly designed systems that fail to invite others to participate.

A.It will be a slow process of fading away from apathy and indifference.

B.Apathetic people may lack a sense of purpose or meaning in their life.

C.He focuses on designed choices that deliberately or indeliberately exclude people.

D.The word dispassion is used for apatheia，so as not to confuse it with apathy.

E.So they gradually developed a sense of disconnected numbness to normal social interaction.

F.Although the word apathy originates from apatheia，it is important not to confuse the two terms.

G.Author John McManamy argues apathy is a psychological problem for some depressed people，in which they get a sense that nothing matters.

第四部分：书面表达（共两节，35分）

第一节情景作文（20分）

假设你是红星中学高三（1)班的学生李华。下面四幅图描述了上周六你陪外教Tim去 公园的经历。请根据图片的先后顺序，将这件事以日记形式记述下来，向校报投稿。

注意：1.日记的开头已为你写好。

2.词数不少于60。

提示词：发票invoice

Saturday，March 30Fine

This morning,

(请务必将情景作文写在答题卡指定区域内）

第二节开放作文（15分）

请根据下面提示，写一篇短文。词数不少于50。

You are discussing the following picture with your English friend Jim. Now you are telling him how you understand the picture and what makes you think so.

(请务必将开放作文写在答题卡指定区域内）

海淀区高三年级第二学期期中练习

英 语

参考答案及评分标准 2013.04

第一部分：听力理解（共三节，30分）

第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，共7.5分）

1. C 2. A 3. B 4. C 5. B

第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）

6. C 7. A 8. A 9. B 10. B11. C 12. A 13. B 14. A 15. C

第三节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，共7.5分）

★每小题超过一个词不计分； ★拼写错误不计分； ★星期、语种首字母必需大写，否则不计分，其余单词大小写错误扣0.5分。

16. 29 17. Public 18. secretary 19. Italian 20. Wednesday

第二部分：知识运用（共两节，45分）

第一节 单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，共15分）

21. A 22. B 23. D 24. D 25. C 26. B 27. C 28. B 29. B30. C

31. D 32. A 33. A 34. C 35. D

第二节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，共30分）

36. C 37. B 38. D 39. A 40. B 41. D 42. D 43. A44. B 45. C

46. B 47. A 48. C 49. D50. A 51. D 52. A 53. B 54. C 55. C

第三部分：阅读理解（共两节，40分）

第一节 （共15小题；每小题2分，共30分）

56. C 57. A 58. B59. D 60. A 61. C 62. B 63. D 64. C 65. A

66. A 67. B 68. D 69. C 70. D

第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分）

71. B 72. F 73. E 74. A 75. C

第四部分：书面表达（共两节，35分）

第一节 情景作文（20分）

一、评分原则：

1．本题总分为20分，按5个档次给分。

2．评分时，先根据文章的内容和语言质量初步确定其档次，然后以该档次的要求来衡 量，确定或调整档次，最后给分。

3．评分时应考虑：内容要点的完整性、上下文的连贯、词汇和句式的多样性及语言的准确性。

4．拼写、标点符号或书写影响内容表达时，应视其影响程度予以考虑。英、美拼写及词汇用法均可接受。

5．词数少于60，从总分中减去1分。

二、内容要点：

1．打车出行 2. 发现相机丢失 3. 打电话联系 4.司机送来相机

三、各档次的给分范围和要求：

第一档	完全完成了试题规定的任务。 覆盖了所有内容要点； 运用了多样的句式和丰富的词汇； 语法或用词方面有个别错误，但为尽可能表达丰富的内容所致；体现了较强的语言运用能力； 有效地使用了语句间的连接成分，所写内容连贯、结构紧凑。 完全达到了预期的写作目的。
18分－20分
第二档	完全完成了试题规定的任务。 覆盖了所有内容要点； 运用的句式和词汇能满足任务要求； 语法和用词基本准确，少许错误主要为尽可能表达丰富的内容所致； 使用了简单的语句间连接成分，所写内容连贯。 达到了预期的写作目的。
15分－17分
第三档	基本完成了试题规定的任务。 覆盖了内容要点； 运用的句式和词汇基本满足任务要求； 语法和用词方面有一些错误，但不影响理解。 基本达到了预期的写作目的。
12分－14分
第四档	未恰当完成试题规定的任务。 漏掉或未描述清楚主要内容； 所用句式和词汇有限； 语法或用词方面的错误影响了对所写内容的理解。 未能清楚地传达信息。
6分－11分
第五档	未完成试题规定的任务。 明显遗漏主要内容； 句式单调、词汇贫乏； 语法或用词方面错误较多，严重影响了对所写内容的理解。
1分－5分
0分	未能传达任何信息；所写内容与要求无关。

四、One possible version:

Saturday, April 2 Fine

This morning, my foreign teacher Tim and I planned to go to the Peoples Park to enjoy ourselves. We took a taxi and it wasnt long before we arrived at the gate of the park. On seeing the green trees and blooming flowers, Tim couldnt wait to take pictures. It was at that moment that we found his camera was gone. He searched all over his backpack but just couldnt find it. Suddenly it occurred to me that he might have left it in the taxi. With anxiety and hope, we found out the invoice of the taxi, on which a phone number was printed, so I immediately got in touch with the taxi company. About half an hour later, the driver returned with the camera and you could imagine the wide smile spreading across Tims face. Both of us were grateful to the driver, and Tim, in particular, insisted on taking a photo with him.

Tim and I enjoyed ourselves during the rest of the day, but it was that taxi driver who made our day.

第二节 开放作文（15分）

一、评分原则：

1．本题总分为15分，按4个档次给分。

2．评分时，先根据文章的内容和语言质量初步确定其档次，然后以该档次的要求来衡

量，确定或调整档次，最后给分。

3．评分时应考虑：文章是否扣题，结构是否完整，内容是否充实、健康，思维是否活

跃，逻辑是否清晰，语言是否规范，交际是否得体。

4．拼写、标点符号或书写影响内容表达时，应视其影响程度予以考虑。英、美拼写及

词汇用法均可接受。

5．词数少于50，从总分中减去1分。

二、各档次的给分范围和要求：

第一档	完全完成了试题规定的任务。 内容充实，体现了活跃的思维和清晰的逻辑； 交际得体，表达时充分考虑到了交际对象的需求； 体现出较强的语言运用能力。 完全达到了预期的写作目的。
13分－15分
第二档	基本完成了试题规定的任务。 内容、逻辑和交际等方面基本符合要求； 所用语法和词汇满足了任务的要求； 语法或用词方面有一些错误，但不影响理解。 基本达到了预期的写作目的。
9分－12分
第三档	未恰当完成试题规定的任务。 表达未能切题； 所用词汇有限，语法或用词方面的错误影响了对写作内容的理解。 未能清楚地传达信息。
4分－8分
第四档	未完成试题规定的任务。 写了少量相关信息； 语法或用词方面错误较多，严重影响了对写作内容的理解。
1分－3分
0分	未传达任何信息；所写内容与要求无关。

三、One possible version:

Jim, look at this interesting picture. I think it tries to convey that we need to look at things from different angles.

As we can see, the two kids are looking at the same number in the opposite direction and having an argument about whether the number is 6 or 9. They feel confused why the obvious truth seems invisible to the other. Similar arguments happen in our daily life when we observe things from our own points of view, just like the two kids in the picture. However, if we can exchange their angles, we may find the others ridiculous opinions also make sense.

Therefore, lets learn to handle problems from different perspectives and appreciate others points. Do you agree, Jim?

可以接受的立意:

1. 要从不同角度看问题，尊重他人; 2. 相信自己，不要人云亦云；

3. 做事之前要确定标准；

高三英语第二学期期中考试听力录音稿

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W: I saw the new Clint Eastwood movie last night. M: Oh, you like Eastwood, dont you? W: No, not really. My mum is a fan. My father and I just had to go with her.

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M: You look worried, why? W: My best friends Julia and Susan quarreled. I really dont know how to help them. M: Take it easy. They will be fine in a couple of days. W: But I cant wait. I hope they can make up with each other soon. I think Ill talk with them. M: Well, if I were you, Id wait.

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W: Jim, have you got any ideas for our spring break? M: Well, what I have in mind is scuba diving in Sydney. W: Fantastic! But where are we going to stay? M: Ah, I know a very a nice hotel there.

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W: What a pity! The accident ruined your holiday! M: Yes, its bad luck. I should have been more careful while driving. Now I feel miserable lying here. W: Oh, cheer up. I believe you will be out of here in a couple of days. M: I hope so.

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W: I havent seen you for ages. What have you been doing, Mike? M: Ive been working as a salesman since we graduated from the law school. What about you, Alice? W: Im now working at a big insurance company after I worked as a lawyer for one year. M: Good for you. W: Thanks.

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W: Hey, Ben. Did you do well in your essay? M: I just got a B plus, but Mr. Jones gave Tom full marks. W: Im not surprised. Hes a teachers pet, you know. They always give him good marks. M: Teachers pet? I dont think so. You know, hes my roommate. He gets up early and goes to bed late every day. W: Maybe thats just his habit. M: No, you envy him, dont you? I always see him in the library. W: Oh! No wonder he is a top student.

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M: Janet, I need you to present the sales report on Monday. W: You do? But thats not possible. Today is Thursday, and I usually spend a week writing it. M: I know. But our new boss will be arriving on Monday. Would you consider working on Saturday? W: Oh, Im afraid I cant. My sisters wedding is this Saturday. M: But still, first thing on Monday morning will be the sales meeting. W: Hmm. I have an idea. If you can get two other people to work with me today, I could put the report together tomorrow. M: OK. I cant agree more. Rick and Sandy can help you. W: OK, then Id better get to work.

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W: Hi, Dad. Is there a map at home? M: Yeah, why? W: Im going to a party in a rural house at the Hill Peak on Friday. M: A party? What party? W: A good-bye party for Jenny. You know shes moving to Newcastle next week. M: Oh, how do you plan to go there? W: I dont know. Im thinking about taking the tube. M: No. The tube doesnt go there. The tram will do, though. W: Good. Where should I take off, then? M: At the Central Park station. W: Do you know how long it will take, Dad? M: Em more than three hours, probably. Why dont you drive your new car? W: Well, Dad. You know I just got my license and I dont know how to get there. M: Come on, sweetheart. Have confidence, OK? Heres the map. W: OK. Ill do it. By the way, what gift do you think I should take to her? M: Im not sure. Maybe an ice cream cake or some flowers. W: Anything special? I want to take her something that lasts. M: Oh, I remember you both like teddy bears, right? W: Good idea. How could I forget that! Thank you Dad. M: Youre welcome. Take care and have a good time.

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M: We are currently accepting application for volunteers on the Hope Boat, an international non-profit organization that travels throughout the world from London. Participants visit different countries and meet local people to promote peace. The volunteers can join our participants in all activities on shore. But if you want to board the ship, you need to hold your passport. All expenses for the activities and trips will be covered. The volunteers are required to speak some English and have the ability to prepare students on board for cultural exchange activities with locals, such as soccer games, music classes, painting, etc. Volunteers who have some experience in teaching sports are preferred. So come and join us if you are interested. For more information, please visit www.hopeboat.com. Thats www.h-o-p-e-b-o-a-t.com.

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W: Good morning. Im calling about the job offer I saw in the paper last night. M: Well, could you tell me your name? W: Cristina Forsett. M: Um Could you tell me something about yourself? W: Yes. Im 29 years old. Ive been working in Boston. M: Oh, Boston. And what were you doing there? W: Secretarial work. Previous to that, I was at university. M: Which university? W: Denver University. Ive got a bachelors degree in Public Relations. M: Oh, good, but why do you want to change jobs? W: It would be nicer to be near family, I think. M: I see, and how do you see yourself developing in this job? W: Well, Im ambitious. I do hope that my career as a secretary will lead me eventually into management. M: I see. Youve learned foreign languages? W: Yes, French and Italian. M: Well, how about coming for an interview next Wednesday afternoon at 2 pm? W: Oh, yes, yes, certainly. M: OK, thank you very much. Goodbye. W: Thank you. Goodbye.