时间：100分钟 满分：150分
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（共15小题；每题2分，满分30分）
A
My name is Chelsea Chowderhead. A chowder is a kind of soup. I was laughed at because of my last name as soon as I started school. So when my family moved to South Carolina, I asked my dad if I could change my name.
“You shouldn’t change who you are. Let people get to know you first and your name later. When you meet someone new, ask them a good question, something you’re really interested in. Once people start talking about themselves, they don’t judge you.”
Two days later I headed to my new school for the first day of class. At lunch, I noticed that there were twin brothers who were talking to each other. I remembered my dad’s advice, so I decided to try.
I noticed that their lunchboxes were identical. “What’s it like being a twin?” I asked.
They looked surprised. Then one said, “No one has ever asked us that!” “Most of the time it’s good,” the other said. “When you’re a twin you always have someone to talk to and have lunch with.”
In no time we were laughing and talking. Then one of the brothers said, “I’m Nicholas, and this is my brother, Nathaniel. What’s your name?” I took a deep breath and said, “I’m Chelsea Chowderhead.” “Chowder? Like the soup?” asked Nathaniel. “Yes,” I replied, looking down.
“Hey, cool! Do you want to come over after school and play basketball with us?” Nathaniel asked. I nodded. And that is how I became friends with the twin brothers. 21. Why did the writer want to change his name? A．People made fun of it.
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B．He wanted to make more friends. C．It was hard to remember.
D．He wanted to be cool in the new school.
22. The underlined word “identical” in Paragraph 4 probably means _____________. A．big B．beautiful C．same
D．full
23. When the twin brothers asked his name, the writer felt ________________. A． surprised B．nervous C．angry D．proud 24. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．At last the writer changed his name. B．The twins said hello to the writer first. C．The twins also didn’t like the writer’s name. D．One can order a chowder in some restaurants.
B
A new study shows students who write notes by hand during lectures perform better on exams than those who use laptops（笔记本电脑）.
Students are increasingly using laptops for note-taking because of speed and legibility (清晰度). But the research has found laptop users are less able to remember and apply the concepts they have been taught.
Researchers performed experiments that aimed to find out whether using a laptop increased the tendency to make notes “mindlessly” by taking down word for word what the professors said.
In the first experiment, students were given either a laptop or pen and paper. They listened to the same lectures and were told to use their usual note-taking skills. Thirty minutes after the talk, they were examined on their ability to remember facts and on how well they understood concepts.
The researchers found that laptop users took twice as many notes as those who wrote by hand. However, the typists performed worse at remembering and applying the concepts. Both groups scored similarly when it came to memorizing facts.
The researchers’ report said, “While more notes are beneficial, if the notes are taken mindlessly, as is more likely the case on a laptop, the benefit disappears.”
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In another experiment aimed at testing long-term memory, students took notes as before but were tested a week after the lecture. This time, the students who wrote notes by hand performed significantly better on the exam.
These two experiments suggest that handwritten notes are not only better for immediate learning and understanding, but that they also lead to superior revision in the future.
25. More and more students favor laptops for note-taking because they can_________. A. understand lectures better C. get higher scores
B. digest concepts better
D. write more notes
26. While taking notes, laptop users tend to be_______. A. mindless tireless
27. The author of the passage aims to________. A. stress the benefit of taking notes by hand laptops
C. explain the process of taking notes long-term memory
28. The passage is likely to appear in__________. A .a computer textbook
B. a science magazine
D. examine the importance of
B. promote the use of
B. thoughtful
C. skillful
D.
C. a newspaper advertisement D. a finance report
C
Four Simple Keys to Transform Your Life
The Power of Choice．Every one of us makes countless choices every day．Every choice we make has an impact on our lives．Even insignificant choices can affect what we experience and how we feel．When hunger strikes, we can reach for a healthy, nutritious snack, or we can choose the sugar high of junk food．The more important the decision, the greater its effect．For instance, how do I act towards that person who treated me badly? Do I generally choose to be passive, or do I actively set clear intentions and create what I want in my life? Every choice we make, however big or small, affects us in some way．
How Do You Make Choices? If you are interested in living a richer, fuller life,
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there is a foundation upon which you can base all of your decisions which can make life better not only for you, but also for those around you．This foundation is to choose based on what's best for all．Imagine a world where every parent, spouse（配偶）, friend, teacher, businessperson, and politician truly did their best to choose what's best for all involved in every decision they made We would certainly live in a more caring, supportive world．
It's the Intention．\"But how do I know what is really best?\" you might ask．The answer is simple．It doesn't matter．What matters is not the choice you make, but rather the intention behind your choice．What matters is that whatever decision you make, you are clear in your intention of choosing based on what's best for all．If it later turns out that you made what appears to have been a bad choice, there's no need for guilt．Knowing that you did your best to choose with a sincere desire for what's best for all, your conscience stays clear and open．This then allows you to more easily learn from your mistakes, and to live with a clear heart and mind．
What's Best for Me, Too! Choosing what's best does not mean you have to always sacrifice yourself for others．An overly(过度的) exhausted mother can lose her temper easily．Some time off for this mother might seem selfish, yet in the long run, it can help her to be a better mother to her children．So as we move through each day of our lives, let us remember to include ourselves as we do our best to choose what's best for all．
29．Which of the following is FALSE?
A．Whenever hunger strikes, we will reach for a junk snack B．Every choice, however big or small, has an influence on us． C．Even small choices affect how we feel．． D． We make choices every day．
30．How should we make choices?
A．To be interested in a richer, fuller life． B．To make life better for ourselves．
C． To imagine a world where everyone did their best． D．To choose based on what's best for all．
31．Why does the author say, \"What matters is not the choice you make, but rather
the intention behind your choice\"?
A．Because the choice you make is not important． B．Because you may have made a bad choice．
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C．Because this allows you to stay clear and improve． D． Because there is no need for guilt．
32．How to choose what is best for us?
A．We need to devote all our life to others． B．We need to put away some time for ourselves． C．We need to sacrifice ourselves for others． D．We need to be selfless every minute．
D
In October on the east coast of Australia migrating(迁徙)humpback whales(座头鲸)pass very close to the shore. With the help of Max Egan, we went to film them near Byron Bay. It was extremely exciting to spot the little puffs(水柱)of spray on the horizon. When migrating, the whales can be traveling at speeds of about 12km/h and can dive under anywhere between five and forty minutes, but with many years of experience Max usually guided our boat to exactly the right place to provide us with amazing sighting. As the whales break the surface like submarines(潜水艇), the water spills off their broad dark backs and huge tails. Then, with a powerful down stroke, they dive back into the depths of the sea, leaving just a smooth glassy patch of water or “footprint” on the surface to show where they had been.
One day we had traveled up and down the shore and far out to the sea in search of whales, but the horizon was deserted. There was no report of whales in the area so we decided to test out Max's new, highly sensitive hydrophone(水中听音器)and the result was astonishing. As soon as the hydrophone was in the water, we found ourselves listening to the most beautiful voices. What may have seemed like a vast empty ocean was filled with the singing of whales.
It is the males which sing, as they migrate between feeding and breeding(养育)grounds. No one knows for sure what the purpose of these songs is, whether they are love songs to the females or warnings to other males to stay away.
It was thought that each population of humpbacks had its own song which remained regular but recent findings suggest that the whales appreciate a memorable tune(曲调)and quickly adopt any new songs they hear.
33．Which finding about whales is beyond the writer's expectation?
A．The little puffs. B．The songs of whales. C．The traveling speed of whales. D．The depth of the whale's dive. 34．What do we know about Max?
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A．He likes whales very much. B．He is a brave scientist on whales.
C．He is an experienced man in finding whales. D．He is an expert in making hydrophones.
35．The writer's main purpose of looking for whales is______.
A．carrying out research on whales B．studying the beautiful songs of whales
C．making films about whales D．hunting whales for research 第二节 七选五 (共5小题；每小题2分，满分l0分)
How to Turn Your Child into a Lifelong Bookworm
Literacy is one of the most important skills we will ever develop over our lifetimes. Most small children love books, looking at the pictures and hearing the story, but as they get older they often move away from books. 36
Join the library
Libraries have changed a lot in recent years. 37 Take your child regularly and encourage them to take out books on whatever subject interests them.
Not just novels
Many parents think that reading counts if the child is reading a work of fiction or a novel. 38 Non-fiction books are particularly attractive to boys. Kids especially love the sorts of books which allow them to make a decision between various paths and choose their own endings.
Set an example
If your child never sees you reading, they aren’t going to pick up a book either. 39 Having plenty of books around the house makes reading more accessible and the normal thing to do when bored. If you struggle with reading and literacy, do something about it by going back to college or attending a special adult literacy course.
Make their own books
If your child dislikes reading, think about encouraging them to start writing their own stories and novels. Buy them a special notebook. Allow them to write whatever captures their imagination, and don’t worry too much about messy handwriting or poor spelling. 40
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A. So how do you keep your kids interested in books?
B. As long as a child is reading, it doesn’t matter what they are reading. C. Libraries will have a great range of books for children. D. There are newspapers printed especially for children.
E. Reading and writing are often thought of as two separate issues.
F. The idea is to cause an interest in books, reading and fiction, and the rest will
develop over time.
G. Next time pick up a newspaper or a book and encourage your child to sit with you
and read too.
第三部分 英语知识运用（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）
My sister and I grew up in a little village in England. Our father was a struggling 41 , but I always knew he was 42 . He never criticized us, but used 43 to bring out our best. He’d say, “If you pour water on flowers, they flourish. If you don’t give them water, they die.” I 44 as a child I said something 45 about somebody, and my father said, “ 46 time you say something unpleasant about somebody else, it’s a reflection of you.” He explained that if I looked for the best 47 people, I would get the best 48 . From then on I’ve always tried to 49 the principle in my life and later in running my company.
Dad’s also always been very 50 . At 15, I started a magazine. It was 51
a great deal of my time, and the headmaster of my school gave me a 52 ：stay in school or leave to work on my magazine.
I decided to leave, and Dad tried to sway me from my decision, 53 any good
father would. When he realized I had made up my mind, he said, “Richard, when I was 23, my dad 54 me to go into law. And I’ve 55 regretted it. I wanted to be a biologist, 56 I didn’t pursue my 57 . You know what you want. Go fulfill it.”
As 58 turned out, my little publication went on to become Student, a national
59 for young people in the U.K. My wife and I have two children, and I’d like to think we are bringing them up in the same way Dad 60 me. 41. A. biologist gardener
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B. manager C. lawyer D.
42. A. strict learned 43. warmth 44. A. think
B. honest C. special D.
A. praise B. courage C. power D.
B. imagine
C. remember D. guess D. unusual
45. A. unnecessary 46. A. another 47. A. on
B. unkind B. some B. in
C. unimportant
C. any
D. other
D. about D.
in
C. at
48. A. in case return
49. A. revise
B. by turns C. by chance
B. set C. review
D. follow D.
50. A. understanding demanding 51. A. taking up keeping up
52. A. suggestion 53. A. and
B. experienced C. serious
B. making up C. picking up D.
B. decision
C. notice C. even if
D. choice
B. as
D. as if
D.
54. A. helped suggested 55. A. always 56. A. rather 57. A. promise 58. A. this
B. allowed C. persuaded
B. never B. but
C. seldom
D. almost
C. for D. therefore D. dream D. that D. project
D. raised
B. task B. he
C. belief C. it
59. A. newspaper B. magazine B. comforted
C. program
60. A. controlled C. reminded
第二节 语法填空 （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（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
First, reading books 61 (be) fun. You can always keep yourself 62 (interest) and it can help you have an enjoyable time if you like reading. This is especially useful when the weather is bad. It is a(n) 63 (relax) hobby too.
Next, you can read a book anywhere: in a car, on a plane, in bed—even in the bath. you need is a book! Reading is a convenient hobby as it is easy to stop and start again.
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Another good reason for reading books is 65 it is useful. If you read as a hobby you 66 (get) better and better at it. This means that you will read faster and become 67 （good） at understanding what you read. As your reading improves, you will probably find your schoolwork becomes much easier. Many school subjects depend 68 good reading and, as you read you learn more and more.
Good readers are most likely to be good 69 (ｗrite）, too．They are usually good at 70 (spell) as well, and have more things to write about. Reading books is really a wonderful hobby.
第四部分 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）
My father was the biology professor. When I was young, he was used to take me to the biology lab, there I saw mice, cats and other animals. My father also influenced me through nature walks. He often took me on a walk in the backyard. We would catch frogs, snakes and bird. He seemed know everything about wildlife. Eighteen years later, think about my father and his influence on my life, I feel very luckily. I am grateful that I got the chance to learn from her. He helps me develop my interest in all that was alive and sometimes dead around me. 第二节 书面表达 （满分２５分）
目前，学校存在少数学生考试作弊现象。某英文杂志社拟对此现象向中学生征文 ，标题是“My Opinion on Cheating in Examinations”。请根据下列提示用英语写一篇征文稿。内容要点如下：
主要原因：1.考试太多、偏难；2. 不用功、懒惰；3.取悦父母。 个人看法：1.作弊不对，违反校规；2.要诚实；努力学习。3.其他看法。 注意：1．短文必须包括所有内容要点，可适当发挥；
2．短文标题与开头已为你写好，不计入总词数； 3．词数：100左右。 参考词汇：作弊cheat（v.）
My Opinion on Cheating in Examinations
It is known to us all that some students cheat in examinations at school.
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高三期初英语试题答案
阅读理解21—24 ACBD 25—28 DAAB 29---32 ADCB 33---35 BCC
七选五36---40 ACBGF
完形填空41—45 CCACB 46---50 CBDDA 51---55 ADBCA 56---60 BDCBD
短文填空61. is; 62. interested; 63. relaxing; . What; 65. that
66. will get; 67. better; 68. on; 69. writers; 70. spelling
短文改错1.the—a; 2. was used去掉 “was”; 3. there—where; 4. on---for; 5. bird---birds
6. seemed 后加 “to”; 7. think---thinking; 8. luckily---lucky; 9.
her----him;
10. helps---helped
作文参
My Opinion on Cheating in Examinations
It is known to us all that some students cheat in examinations at school. As students, we often take examinations at school, but sometimes we have too many examinations which are too difficult for us. On the other hand, some of us are lazy and don't work hard at our lessons. So when taking examinations, some students sometimes cheat in order to get better results to please their parents and teachers.
In my opinion, it is wrong to cheat in examinations because it breaks the rules of schools. We students should be honest and try to get good results by studying hard instead of cheating in examinations. What's more, we should improve our study methods and get well prepared for examinations.
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