1、2008-2009學年度甘肅省蘭州一中第一學期高三期末考試英語試卷本試卷分第I卷（選擇題）和第n卷（非選擇題）兩部分，考試時間120分鐘。第I卷第一部分英語知識運用（共三節，滿分50分）第一節語音知識（共5小題；每小題1分，滿分5分）從A、B、C、D四個選項中，找出其劃線部分與所給單詞的劃線部分讀音相同的選項。1. recentA . recorderB . editi onC . freque ntD . develop2 . expla nati onA . excelle ntB . exhibitC . exampleD . express3 . no rtheastA . south

2、er nB . thoughC . throatD . these4 . n ewsA. houseB . horsesC . serviceD. houses5 . meantA . pleasa ntB . breatheC . steakD . theater第二節 語法和詞匯知識（共 15小題:每小題1分，滿分15分）從 A、B、C、D四個選項中，選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項。6. My best friend in Shanghai usually asks me to go on visit to him if I am on leave.A.a; aB.a; theC. a; /

3、D./; the7. You are drivi ng too fast. Can you drive ?A .more slowlya bit B .a bit moreslowly C . slowlya bit more D .slowlymore a bit8 . The wet weather will continue tomorrow whe n a cold front to arrive.A . is expected B . is expect ing C . expectsD . will be expected9. Why did he say so?I don u n

4、dersta nd he has said means.A . all whatB . what allC . all thatD . that all10 . around the Water Cube, we were then taken to see the Bird Nest for the 2008Olympic Games.A.Havingshown B. To be shownC. To showD.Having beenshown11. I told him what I was surprised his attitude towards the old.A.wereB.

5、at wereC . wasD .at was12 . He found it increasingly difficult to read, his eyesight was beginning to fail.A . forB . thoughC .butD . so13 . I can repair theseun til tomorrow,I m afraid.That OK. There A . no wonderB . no doubtC .no problemD . no hurry14 . you eat the correct foodsbe able to keep fit

6、 and stay healthy.A . If only; you will B . on ly if; will youC . Un less; you will D . Un less; will you15 . It is in the very village, Mary was born 35 years ago, she will build herfirst school, in spires every one to help her.A . where; that; whichB . that; that; thatC . that; whe n; whichD . whe

7、re; whe n; that16 . fired, your health care and other ben efits will not be immediately cut off.A . Would you be B . Could you be17 . Are you here on bus in ess?C . Should you beD . Might you beNo,.This is my holiday.A . with pleasure B . a pleasureC . for pleasureD . It my pleasure18 . Tell me you

8、want your coffee, black or white?A . howB . whe nC . whichD . what19 . I like getting up early in summer. The morning air is good .A . to be breathed B . being breathed C . to breatheD . breathi ng20 . Tomorrow is a holiday. Why are you doing your homework now?I am doing these exercises so that I wo

9、n have tomorrow.A . toB . itC . themD . for第三節完形填空（共20小題；每小題1.5分，滿分30分）閱讀下面短文，從短文后各題所給的A、B、C、D四個選項中，選出最佳選擇。Evel yn Gle nn ie was the first lady of solo percussi on in Scotla nd. In an in terview, she recalledhow she became a percussi on soloist （打擊樂器獨奏演員 ）in spite of her disability.Early on I decide

10、d not to allow the 21 of others to stop me from beco ming a musicia n. Igrew up on a farm in no rtheast Scotla nd and bega n 22 pia no less ons whe n I was eight. The older I got, the more my passi on （酷愛） for music grew. But I also bega n to gradually lose my 23 . Doctors con cluded that the nerve

11、damage was the 24 and by age twelve, I was completelydeaf. But my love for music n ever25 me. ”My 26 was to become a percussi on soloist, even though there were none at that time. Toperform, I 27 to hear music differently from others. I play in my stocking feet and can_28the pitch of a note （音調高低）by

12、 the vibrati ons （振動）.1 feel through my body and throughmy 29. My en tire sound world exists by making use of almost every 30 that I have. ”“ was 31 to be assessed as a musician, not as a deaf musician, and I applied to thefamous Royal Academy of Music in London. No other deaf student had 32 this be

13、fore and some teachers 33 my admissi on. Based on my performa nee, I was 34 admitted and went on to 35 with the academy s highest honours.“ After that, I established myself as the first full -time solo percussi oni st. I 36 a nd arra ngeda lot of musical compositi ons since 37 had bee n writte n spe

14、cially for solo percussi oni sts.”I have been a soloisfor over ten years. 38the doctor thought I was totally deaf, it didn t39_that my passion couldn t be realized. I would encourage people not to allow themselves to be40 by others. Follow your passi on; follow your heart. They will lead you to the

15、place you want to21 .A.con diti onsB.opinionsC.actionsD.recomme ndatio ns22.A.enjoyingB.choos ingC.tak ingD.givi ng23.A.sightB.heari ngC.touchD.taste24.A.evide neeB.resultC.excuseD.cause25.A.leftB.excitedC.accompa niedD.disappo in ted26.A.purposeB.decisi onC.promiseD.goal27.A.turnedB.lear nedC.usedD

16、.ought28.A.tellB.seeC.hearD.smell29.A.carefu In essB.moveme ntC.imag in ati onD.experie nee30.A.senseB.effortC.feeli ngD.idea31AdissatisfiedBastonishedCdeterminedDdiscouraged32AdoneBacceptedCadvisedDadmitted33AsupportedBfollowedCrequiredDopposed34AusuallyBfinallyCpossiblyDhopefully35AstudyBresearchC

17、graduateDprogress36AwroteBtranslatedCcopiedDread37AenoughBsomeCmanyDfew38AHoweverBAlthoughCWhenDSince39AmeanBseemCconcludeDsay40AdirectedBguidedCtaughtDlimited第二部分：閱讀理解（共25 小題，第一節每小題2 分 ，第二節每小題1 分，滿分 45 分）第一節 閱讀下列文章，從每題所給四個選項中，選出最佳選項。ADespite the fact that it has never been seen almost everyone is f

18、amiliar with the legendaryunicorn （獨角獸）.Descriptions of unicorns have been found dating from ancient times. The great philosopher Aristotle theorized that there were two types of unicorn- the so-called Indian Ass and the Oryx, a kind of antelope. Unicorns are often used in the logo of a noble family

19、, town council or university as their special sign. Even Scotland is represented by a unicorn.According to the legend, anyone attempting to catch a unicorn had to be extremely cautious as it has a reputation for being very fierce. A clever trick suggested by unicorn-trappers, in order to catch this

20、magnificent beast without being hurt by its horn, was for the hunter to stand in front of a tree and then to move quickly behind it as the unicorn charged. Hopefully, the creature could then be captured when its horn was stuck in the tree.When hollowed out and used as a drinking- cup, the unicorn ho

21、srn was said to have the power to offer protection against person. It was believed that nobody could be harmed by drinking the contents of a unicorns horn. Right up until the French Revolution in 1789, the French courtwas said to have used cups made of“unicorn ” horn in order to protect the king. In

22、 addition, thehorn was said to have medicinal value, so much so that it could be sold for more than ten times the price of the same weight of gold. What, then, was “unicorn” horn? We know at times the rhino（犀牛） was confused with this legendary creature. A drinking-cup supposedly made of“ unicorn ” h

23、orn was discovered to be made of the horn of a rhino.41 Which of the following is TRUE of the unicorn?A It was not historically recordedB Its horn was first used in FranceC It was similar to the Indian Ass and the OryxD It could be the symbol of a university42 To catch a unicorn, the unicorn-trapper

24、s had to try all of the following EXCEPT .A tempting the unicorn to attackB making use of the tree as a protectionC hiding quickly behind the unicornD having the unicorn horn stuck in the tree43 The last paragraph is mainly about .A the properties of the unicorn hornB the users of the unicorn hornC

25、the price of the unicorn hornD the comparison between the unicorn horn and the rhino horn44 In the last paragraph, the word “unicorn ”is in quotation marks （ 引號 ）because .A the cup is designed only for a royal familyB the unicorn does not exist in realityC the unicorn is the rarest animal in the wor

26、ldD the medicinal value of the horn is appreciatedBHolidaysHoliday NewsVacancies （空位）now and in the school holidays at a country hotel in Devon. Thiscomfortable, friendly home-from-home lies near the beautiful quiet countryside, but just a drive away from the sea. The food is simple but good. Childr

27、en and pets are welcome.Reduced prices for low season.The Snowdonia CenterThe Snowdonia Center for young mountain climbers has a mountain lesson. The beginners costs are 57 for a week, in cludi ng food and rooms. Equipme nt is in eluded except walk ing shoes, which can be hired at a low cost.You mus

28、t be in good health and prepared to go through a period of body exercises. This could be the beginning of a lifetime of lifetime of mountain climbing adventure.The World Sea Trip of a LifetimeOur World Sea Trip of 2008 will be unlike any holiday you have ever been on before. Instead of one hotel aft

29、er another, with all its packing and unpacking waiting and traveling, you just go to bed in one country and wake up in another.On board the ship, you will be well taken care of. Every meal will be first-class and every cabin like your home.During the trip, you can rest on deck（ 甲板）, enjoy yourself i

30、n the games rooms and in the evening dance to our musical team and watch our wonderful play.You will visit all the places most people only dream about-from Acapulco and Hawaii toTokyo and Hong Kong.For a few thousand pounds, all you ve ever hoped for can be yours.45What can you do if you like to go

31、on holidays with pets?A Choose the holiday in Devon B Go to the Snowdonia CentreCJoin the World Sea Trip of 2008D Visit Acapulco and Hawaii46 In what way is the Snowdonia Centre different from the other two holidays?AIt provides chances of family gatherings.B It provides customers with good food.C I

32、t offers a sport lesson.D It offers comfortable room.47What is special about the World Sea Trip of 2008?A You can have free meals on deck every day.B You can sleep on a ship and tour many places.C You will have chances to watch and act in a play.D You have to do your own packing and unpacking.48. At

33、 the Snowdonia Centre, the beginners costs of 57 do not cover.A. foodB. roomsC. body exercises D. walking shoesCDow ning the last drop of an expe nsive famous brand H 2O as well as rememberi ng to throw the empty bottle in the recycling bin, makes you feel pretty good about yourself, right? Jt shoul

34、dn Even when the bottles are recycled, there are all kinds of other consequences of swallowingbottled water, says Melissa Peffers, the air-quality program manager forEn viro nmen tal Defen se.The containers are ofte n filled in faraway Ian ds, the n shipped from abroad, and stored in refrigerators a

35、t your local store. Compare that with the in flue nee on environment of turni ng on your tap, filling a glass, and drinking up!Anyone who is choos ing bottled water for health reas ons is misguided, says Peffers, bottled water is just tap water.” And what comes out of your tap is careoueyl mfillowth

36、e strict rules. Con sider ano ther fact that bottled water is surpris in gly expe nsive, especially whe n compared with the alter native, which is almost free, and it is ast on ishi ng that America bottled water seems impossible to satisfy, reaching nearly 30 billion bottles a year.“ My parents gene

37、ration never had bottled water, ” says Isabelle Silverman, an Environmental Defense legal adviser. She has made a commitment to going bottle free. “ You don t need to fetch it home from the st ore, and it s cheaper, ” she adds.Bottled waters role as a status symbol n eeds to cha nge, Peffers points

38、out. So whe n a waiter at an expe nsive restaura nt offers “ And whats your drink? ” thats no reason to forget your conviction （信念）.“ Don be afraid to say, Illhave tap. Say it loud eno ugh that the other tables n earby can hear you,” Peffers says.“ And the n spe nd that money on a dessert.49. In the

39、 first paragraph, the underlined sentenceIt s hhortcpeopie t. _ su ggestA. shouldn t lfeeased with finishing the water in the bottleB. shouldn t feel good about drinking an expensive brand 2OC. shouldn t be content with just recycling empty bottlesD. shouldn t be satisfied with drinking only bottled

40、 water50. According to the author, tap water is.A. as safe as bottled waterB. morel likely to be pollutedC. healthier than bottled waterD. less convenient than bottled water51. The underlined part“ going bottle free . 4) me(insParaaA. making bottled water freeB. abandoning bottled waterC. recycling

41、used water bottlesD. providing free water containers52. Why does Peffers ask people to say“ I ll have tap. ” Loudly?A. To encourage them to set an example for others to follow.B. To advise them to save the money for one more dessert.C. To remi nd them to be aware of their social status.D. To persuad

42、e them to speak con fide ntly in public.DTreasure hunts have excited people simagination for hundreds of years both in real life and,or false cin books such as Robert Louis Stevenson Treasure Island. Kit Williams, a modern writer, had the idea of comb ining the real exciteme nt of a treasure hunt wi

43、th clues found in a book whe n he wrote a childre ns story, Masquerade, in 1979. The book was about a hare”a nd a month before it came out Williams buried a gold hare in a park in Bedfordshire. The book contained a large number of clues to help readers find the hare, but Williams put in a lot of“ re

44、d herri ngsmislead them.Ken Roberts, the man who found the hare, had been looking for it for nearly two years. Although he had been searching in the wrong area most of the time, he found it by logic( 邏輯), not by luck. His success came from the fact that he gained an important clue at the start. He h

45、ad realized that the w ords:“ One of Six to Eight ” under the first picture in the book connected thehare in some way to Katheri ne of Arago n, the first of Henry VII Is six wives. Even here, however, Williams had succeeded in misleading him. Ken knew that Katherine of Aragon had died at Kimbolton i

46、n Cambridgeshire in 1536 and thought that Williams had buried the hare there. He had been digging there for over a year before a new idea occurred to him. He found out that KitWilliams had spe nt his childhood n ear Ampthill, i n Bedfordshire, and thought that he must have buried the hare in a place

47、 he knew well, but he still could not see the connection with Katherine of Aragon, until one day he came across two stone crosses in Ampthill Park and learnt that they had been built in her honor in 1773.Even then his search had not come to an end. It was only after he had spent several nights diggi

48、ng around the cross that he decided to write to Kit Williams to find out if he was wasting his time there. Williams encouraged him to continue, and on February 24th 1982, he found the treasure. It was worth 3000 in the beginning, but the excitement it had caused since its burial made it much more va

49、luable.53The underlined word “them” (paragraph 1) refers to. A red herringsB treasure huntsCHenry VIIIs six wivesDreaders of Masquerade54 What is the most important clue in the story to help Ken Roberts find the hare?A Two stone crosses in Ampthill.BStevensons Treasure IslandCKatherine of AragonD Wi

50、lliams hometown55 The stone crosses in Ampthill were built .A to tell about what happened in 1773Bto show respect for Henry VIIIs first wifeC to Serve as a road sign in Ampthill ParkD to inform people where the gold hare was56 Which of the following describes Roberts logic in searching for the hare?

51、aHenry VIIIs six wivesb Katherines burial place at Kimboltonc Williamss childhood in Ampthilld Katherine of Aragone stone crosses in Ampthill ParkA a-b-c-e-dB d-b-c-e-aCa-d-b-c-eDb-a-e-c-dEReading to dogs in an unusual way to help children improves their literacy skills( 讀寫能力 ). With their shining b

52、rown eyes, wagging tails, and unconditional love, dogs can provide the nonjudgmental listeners needed for a beginning reader to gain confidence, according to Intermountain Therapy Animals (ITA) in Salt Lake City. The group says it is the first program in the country to use dogs to help develop liter

53、acy in children, with the introduction of Reading Education Assistant Dogs(READ).The Salt Lake City Public Library is sold on the idea.“ Literacy specialists admit that childrenwho read below the level of their fellow pupils are often afraid of reading aloud in a group ,often have lower self-respect

54、, and regard reading as a headache. s”aid Lisa Myron, manager of the children s department.Last November the two groups started“Dog Day Afternoon ” in the childrens departmentthe main library. About 25 children attended each of the four Saturday-afternoon classes, reading for half an hour. Those who

55、 attended three of the four classes received a“ pawgraphed ”the last class.The program was so successful that the library plans to repeat it in April. According to Dana Thumpowsky, public relations manager.57 What is mainly discussed in the text?A Children s reading difficulties.B Advantages of raising dogs.C Service in a public library.DA special reading program.60 Specialists use dogs to listen to children reading because they think .A dogs are young childrens best friendsB children can play with dogs while readingC dogs can provide encouragement fo