北京西城区高三期末英语试题及答案.docx

1、北京西城区高三期末英语试题及答案2017年上学期西城高三期末试题及答案第二部分：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 tough challenge though, the Chinese womens volleyball team won an Olympic title in Rio. A. Face B. Faced C. Facing D. To face 22. The ancient Silk Road _ China and Europe has become an ideal place for studying and

2、 traveling. A. among B. along C. across D. between23. The teacher decided to give the task to _ had a strong sense of responsibility.A. whoever B. whichever C. whatever D. whenever24. Bob checked the equipment thoroughly, only _ the power was not set. A. find B. found C. finding D. to find 25. Wow,

3、I didnt know you play golf so well. I _ for the last 6 months. A. play B. played C. am playing D. have been playing26. Shelly _ shy as a child, but now she is very outgoing. A. is B. was C. has been D. had been27. Participants at the conference were thankful for the information that _ for them. A. p

4、rovided B. is provided C. will be provided D. had been provided 28. John stepped on the stage without hesitation _ he had been preparing for this moment all his life. A. even if B. as if C. as soon as D. as long as29. Honesty _ an important role in a childs ability to succeed in school and later lif

5、e. A. played B. plays C. had played D. has played30. The great thing about music is _ it can bring people of different cultural backgrounds together.A. which B. what C. that D. whether 31. If you _ to his speech attentively, you should have known that his achievement was not all from good luck. A. l

6、istened B. would listen C. had listened D. would have listened 32. I am learning the piano. How can I learn it well? _ the traditional first before trying the modern. A. Master B. Mastering C. Mastered D. To master33. You _ give me a lift. I want to walk home for exercise. A. neednt B. couldnt C. ca

7、nt D. mustnt 34. Many universities share teaching resources online, creating a learning space _ benefits life-long learners. A. how B. what C. which D. where 35. _ by the heavy rain, we had to take shelter under a big tree. A. Drive B. Driven C. Driving D. To drive第二节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，共30分）It was

8、the third period of the day and time for the physical education class. Once outside, students broke into an easy jog toward the field until, all of a sudden, Marcus cried out, “Look! What happened to the 36 ? It looksangry.” The students turned to see what he was pointing at all at once: Someone pai

9、nted angry faces on the walls of the stadium! During lunch, all of the students were whispering with 37 about the graffiti (涂鸦). Possible explanations spread like wildfire 38 the school.Later in the afternoon, when Brian cleaned the blackboard, Marcus suddenly 39 the paint on his hands. He 40 that i

10、t was Brian who painted the graffiti, so after school, Marcus followed Brian to his locker and 41 on what he was doing. When Brian opened his locker, Marcus saw small cans of paint in there! He decided to 42 it to Mr. Johnson. The next morning, Brian was called to the principals office. The moment M

11、r. Johnson asked 43 about the graffiti, tears started flowing down Brians cheeks. Filled with shame, he explained that he liked to paint, but he couldnt join the 44 club because he had to go right home after school to baby-sit his little brother. “I dont know why I painted those faces, and now Ive 4

12、5 the stadium!” he sobbed. Mr. Johnson was quite angry at first, but he began to 46 as he realized how miserable Brian was. “Brian, painting graffiti on school walls is a very 47 matter. We have to call your mother, and, of course, you will have to clean and 48 the walls.” Mr. Johnson paused. “ 49 ,

13、 I must say, those paintings are quite good. Did you have any 50 with them?”Brian looked up and said, “No, I did them myself. Drawing and painting are the only things that I can do well.”Mr. Johnson looked at Brian and thought for a moment before making a 51 .“Well,” he said, “some teachers suggeste

14、d that we hire a local 52 to paint our school mascot(吉祥物) on the stadium wall. How would you feel about participating in that?” “Really?” Brian hesitated, 53 to believe what he just heard.“Yes, but this project will be hard work, and youll be expected to complete the job on time. We can consider it

15、part of your 54 ,” Mr. Johnson said, trying to hide his 55 as he picked up the phone.36. A. field B. classroom C. office D. stadium37. A. curiosity B. excitement C. fear D. relief 38. A. to B. around C. from D. beyond39. A. wiped B. examined C. spotted D. scanned40. A. remembered B. suspected C. wit

16、nessed D. hoped41. A. spied B. reflected C. commented D. hit42. A. make B. report C. describe D. retell43. A. hesitantly B. patiently C. directly D. sympathetically44. A. art B. math C. sports D. music45. A. changed B. decorated C. cleaned D. ruined46. A. worry B. soften C. relax D. panic47. A. stra

17、nge B. urgent C. serious D. unusual48. A. repaint B. hide C. build D. repair49. A. And B. So C. Or D. But 50. A. connection B. difficulty C. experience D. help 51. A. promise B. choice C. decision D. judgment52. A. reporter B. artist C. designer D. scientist53. A. unable B. unwilling C. unlikely D.

18、unhappy54. A. responsibility B. talent C. devotion D. punishment55. A. regret B. anger C. smile D. pride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）ADear Mr. Smith, I am seeking an opportunity to work with World Destiny as a Computer Systems Manager. My professional experience and my awareness of your hi

19、gh reputation and great achievements have led me to want to work for World Destiny. Since 1998 I have focused on computer-system design and training. As Systems Administrator for Newport Museum for the past two years, I have directed accounting, capital campaign and publication production. We design

20、ed the system from scratch, developing all applications, policies, procedures, and training programs. I was well prepared for such a challenge by my previous positions as a Systems Support Specialist and MicroComputer Assistant for the Imperial Corporation of America. Over the years, I have worked w

21、ith Novell, using programs including dBase, Wordstar and Microsoft Word. This familiarity with a variety of hardware and software has helped me to get up to speed on nearly any computer with a minimum training period. Additional experience in other fields also adds my value to World Destiny. As a Ma

22、rket Research Coordinator for Cushman & Wakefield of California, I not only researched and maintained（维护） a comprehensive database of Silicon Valley, but also produced statistical and written reports that support Cushman & Wakefields reputation. Previously, I organized companywide annual sales meeti

23、ngs for Qualogy, Inc. Mr. Smith, while this experience more than qualifies me to join any number of successful companies, it is my personal goals that lead to my interest in being part of the World Destiny team. I believe my computer, promotional, and organizational skills, fueled by my beliefs, mak

24、e World Destiny and me right for each other. Can we arrange an interview at your earliest convenience? I will call within the next week to arrange a meeting.Sincerely, Beth Henning56. Beth Hennings work experience include _. A. Computer Systems Manager for Corporation of America B. Systems Support S

25、pecialist for World Destiny C. Systems Administrator for Newport Museum D. MicroComputer Assistant for Novell57. While working with Cushman & Wakefield of California, Beths work involved _. A. training new workers B. maintaining a database C. organizing sales meetings D. developing company policies5

26、8. Beth Henning proves herself qualified for the position mainly by _. A. stressing her personality strengths B. promising her value to the company C. listing relevant experiences and skills D. expressing a strong interest in the companyB When the telephone rings late at night, most women guess it m

27、ust be one of only four or five people calling. A sister? Maybe. An emergency? Possibly. A mother? Probably not at that time of night. Much more probably it is a close female friend calling to tell you that she has split up with her boyfriend again or perhaps simply that a good movie has just starte

28、d on TV. At a time when families are spread far and wide and marriages often end in divorce, friendships are becoming more and more important. Erika, a 32-year-old lawyer, is strengthened by her ten-year friendship with her married friend Jane. “I was very sick one night, so I called Jane at about 3

29、:00 a.m. to talk about it,” she says. “She was very supportive and even came over to take me to the doctors the next morning.” As American TV shows like Friends, which follows the lives of a very close group of young friends, have become more popular, many of us are beginning to see the value of suc

30、h friendships. TV shows like this tell us that our romantic relationships may not last, but we need to keep in touch with our close friends if we want to survive. A TV show called Real Women is about the lives and relationships of five former school friends. In this show, family, husbands, and work

31、are all less important than friendships. One of its actresses says the show reflects her own experience. “Friendship is about commitment. I dont see some of my friends for ages but when we get together, it is as if time hasnt passed.” This is true of Erika and Janes friendship. With Erikas family 200 miles away, it is Jane who keeps a spare set of keys to Erikas apartment and waters her plants whenever she is away. “Having Jane around gives me