浙江省宁波市高三上学期期末英语试卷

— How do you find the TV series Red Sorghum adapted from Mo Yan’s novel?
—________. I can’t think too highly of it.

Chinese President Xi Jinping held a welcoming ceremony for US President Obama at ______Great Hall of the People in Beijing, _____ capital of China, on November 12, 2014.

I didn’t want to drive all the way to Shanghai by myself, so I ______ Henry, my American friend, to ride with me.

It came as a great surprise to the public ______ some state leaders’ cellphones might have been monitored by America’s National Security Agency.

You’d better learn more about table manners, because the British are rather ______ about it.

_______for the villagers that he gave away all his money and belongings.

The 22nd APEC summit has come to an end, but the Chinese elements ______ the meetings have drawn widespread attention from the public.

With her passionate singing, Zhang Bichen became the winner of the “Voice of China 2014” with more than 60 percent of audiences and judges voting in her ______.

______  it  is  the  first  choice  of many  young  travelers,  Europe  is  also  seen  as  a wonderful tourist attraction by many old people.

On Wednesday, the World Health Organization announced that the number of people killed by Ebola has now risen to over five thousand, with more than fourteen thousand ______.

The hotel is ______ easy reach of the town centre. It’s only a tenminute trip.

Amy ______ better last night, but she was a little nervous and didn’t reach her best standard.

The App WeChat provides a networking platform ______ communication is faster and easier.

With  the word “Tuhao” ______ appearing  in media  reports, people pay greater attention  to rich people’s life.

He is really nervous. He ______ back and forth all the night waiting for the results.

In the competition, each side works like crazy to stay one step ______ the other.

There  is  no  doubt  that ___a  goal,  one  needs  not  only  knowledge  but  also  good  personalities.

—I wonder if you have spotted my newly-bought magazine.
—I saw Jenny going away with ______, but I am not certain whether it is exactly yours.

Traditionally,  Chinese  people  ________  the  Chinese  characters  “Double  Happiness”  and stick them onto walls or doors for weddings.

—I’ve just finished my interview. I’m pretty hopeful.
—______. I hope it works out for you.

If you have ever driven in the mountains on a cool autumn morning, then you know what fog is.  Today , I  just  drove  right  into  a              of  fog.  I quickly slowed down  and          my  headlights. Seeing the road ahead was a        . I felt as if I had been transported into a shadow world.        I  looked was only dark grayness. Even  the  trees         the  road had become frightening,         me  of  some  frightening  stories.  I  drove  on  and  on  through  the waves  of dark and wondered         it would end.
After a while,        , the sun broke through  the  fog and  the world was  transformed. The golden light beams          the landscape. The red and yellow leaves shone on the        . The river along the road shone in  the sunshine. Everything seemed  full of          and joy again.  I smiled  and  drove,  singing  a  song  in my  heart.  I  thanked God  for  both  the  sunshine  and  the   32   , because he reminded me again of just how          this world can be.
In our lives the fog can roll in sometimes too. Things can go        . Problems can appear. Difficulties,  pains  and  troubles  can  seem  to       us  and block out  all  the  light  in  our  life.
When  this  happens  and  the world  seems          in  gray, we  need  to  remember  that we  can break  through  the  fog. We  can         the  shadows  away  with  love. We  can  transform  the  world with our joy. We also can light a way       the dark for others to follow. God is willing to          our souls with his love and light. All he asks is that we share their shine. May all of your foggy days be          then. May your soul shine brightly. And may you forever struggle to live in God’s light.

A．photo B．sea C．picture D．drop

A．turned on B．put on C．turned off D．put off

A．challenge B．disappointment C．devotion D．pain

A．Nowhere B．Somewhere C．Anywhere D．Everywhere

A．ranging B．lining C．standing D．planting

A．warning B．informing C．accusing D．reminding

A．why B．what C．if D．unless

A．otherwise B．though C．besides D．therefore

A．bathed B．changed C．broke D．impressed

A．mountains B．roads C．headlights D．trees

A．light B．smile C．heat D．smoke

A．weather B．air C．fog D．dark

A．peaceful B．beautiful C．small D．quiet

A．smooth B．mad C．well D．wrong

A．surround B．remove C．encourage D．improve

A．moved B．touched C．covered D．attracted

A．knock B．drive C．beat D．pour

A．across B．over C．through D．above

A．replace B．conduct C．match D．fill

A．lasting B．endless C．brief D．late

There’s a small town in the central part of England called Gotham. Some say it’s a town of fools. Others say all the villagers are wise. Let me tell you about the people of Gotham so you can decide for yourself.
Long ago, England was ruled by a cruel king named John. One day, the people of Gotham heard that King John and his men would soon be riding through their town.This worried the villagers, for they knew the greedy king would demand food and accommodation for his men. What’s more, if he saw anything to his liking, he would surely take it.
A town meeting was called. After much discussion, the townspeople decided to cut down a number of huge trees to block the roads leading into Gotham. When King John and his men reached the outskirts of the village, they could not pass. Angry, King John ordered his men to go into the town and punish the villagers.
When the king’s officers finally made their way over the trees, they found a village of fools. Some say that was because the people of Gotham had a plan—they had decided to act like fools since they had never heard of anyone being punished for being a noodlehead. Others say that’s just the way they were.
In the village, the king’s men encountered a man riding a donkey. The man was bent over because he carried a huge bag of grain on his own shoulders. He looked exhausted. One of the king’s men approached him and asked, “Why, in heaven’s name, are you carrying that bag? Why don’t you just put it behind you on your donkey’s back?”
“You see,” replied the man from Gotham, “my donkey is feeling poor today. It’s bad enough that she has to carry me, so I decided to lighten her burden by carrying the bag myself.”
The king’s men said, “But sir, don’t you see that if you’re riding on top of the donkey, she’s
still carrying the weight of the bag?” The man didn’t reply. He just looked at the king’s men as if  they were crazy and went on his way. The king’s officers giggled at the foolishness of the man. Before long, they passed a pond where they found a number of villagers in the midst of a great  argument. Two of them were holding a big eel. “Quiet down,” commanded one of the king’s men. “What’s the problem here?”
One of the villagers stepped forward and said, “Last year we took all the extra fish we [caught and put them in this pond so they would multiply. But this year when we came back, all we  caught was this one huge eel. Obviously it has eaten all of our fish! Since then, we have argued long and hard over how to punish this bad eel. But we have finally agreed on the perfect punishment. We are just about to drown the eel in this very pond!” The king’s officers couldn’t believe their ears. Drown an eel whose home is in the water? These men were sillier than the first man they met!
Before long, they reached the center of the village, where they were in for another surprise. There they found the rest of the townspeople building a towering stone wall. When the soldiers inquired what was going on, one of the villagers replied, “Every spring a cuckoo comes to live in our village. It always brings warm weather. When it leaves, the cold weather returns. Last year we decided that if we could get the cuckoo to stay here all year, we would always have warm weather. We built this stone wall, but it obviously wasn’t high enough because the bird flew away. This year we’re determined to build it so high that the cuckoo can’t escape.”
The king’s officers had heard enough. They couldn’t bring themselves to punish such stupid people. They returned to King John and told him all about the fools of Gotham. Whether it’s fair or not, the people of Gotham have been known as fools ever since.
What do you think? Were the villagers of Gotham wise or foolish?
This story is most like___________.

The story is set in___________.

Why do the townspeople cut down the trees?

The townspeople are worried about the king’s visit because he will___________.

Based on the story, why might the townspeople be considered wise?

Bluebirds  looking  secretly  from  nest  boxes.  Tadpoles  swimming  in  a  pond.  Tiger swallowtails flying quickly around a butterfly bush. And over here, a class of students watching it all. A field trip to a nature center? No, it’s a schoolyard. With some work on your part, it could even be your schoolyard.
Interested in building a schoolyard habitat? Here’s how to get started.
Gather a Team
Students can do a lot on their own, but you’ll need adults for a project this big. Get teachers, parents,  and  even  the  headmaster  interested.  Don’t  forget  the  maintenance(维修)staff—they know more about your school’s yard than anyone else and can give you lots of help. Also, ask around your neighborhood for gardeners, naturalists, and others willing to give advice.
Map Your Site
Which part of the schoolyard can you turn  into a habitat? Is there an unused corner of the playground? Part of a lawn or field you could let go wild? You’ll need to make a map of the area showing what’s  there now. Then  you  can  figure out  how you want  to  change  it. For  that, you need a plan.
Plan a Habitat
Here’s what you’ll need to make your area attractive to wildlife.
Food: Plant  flowers, bushes,  and  trees. These  provide  seeds, berries,  leaves,  flowers,  and sweet  liquids.  And  all  of  these  feed  birds,  and  insects.  You  can  also  add  some  feeders  for squirrels and birds. Where possible, stick with native plants—wild plants that grow naturally in your area. They need less care, which means less work for you.
Water: A  small pond, birdbath, or  even  a  shallow dish  of  clean water  in  the ground will attract birds. Other small animals like insects may visit as well.
Shelter: Bushes and trees make great escapes for birds. Tall grass and “weeds” are home to grasshoppers, garter  snakes,  and  some  ground-nesting birds. You  can  also  add  stone  piles  and brush piles.
Places to Raise Young: Butterflies need special plants to lay their eggs on. Frogs and toads lay eggs only  in shallow water. Many birds use birdhouses; others nest  in  trees and bushes.  In fact, nearly all your shelters may become homes for wild young.
Put It on Paper
Using the map you made of your area, draw in the changes you want to make. Mark where the plants, nest boxes, and other items will go. Remember, this is a long-term plan—you don’t have  to  do  everything  this  spring. Maybe  you  could  put  up  a  few  birdhouses  and  plant  some butterfly bushes now and save the trees and bushes for next year. Even a small start is a big step for wildlife.
Reach for Resources
To make the habitat happen, you’ll need lots of plants, seeds, and other supplies. You’ll also need to buy or borrow tools and maybe even some heavy equipment. Now’s the time to reach out for donations. Start by asking your parent-teacher organization. Then go to garden clubs, garden stores (they might give you a discount), local government agencies, and businesses. If they can’t donate supplies or money, ask if they can donate workers!
The workers can help build  the habitat. You’ll also need people  to help maintain  it. Some schools ask their students’ families to take turns during the summer. Each family maintains  the habitat for a couple of weeks.
Build Your Design
Now you can dig in. Set a date, and get growing!
What is this article mostly about?

The section “Plan a Habitat” is mostly about___________.

The main purpose for creating a nature habitat at school would be to___________.

How has the author organized the article?

I  learned a  long  time ago  that hair has meanings—plenty of meanings. Growing up  in  the 1960s, my friends and I struggled without parents’ control over the length and style of our hair.
At  the  time,  hair  represented  our  need  to  break  free  from  adults  in  our  lives.  Long  hair represented our freed inner selves.
My clients are often surprised when I asked them questions about their hairstyle—why they choose it, how else they’ve worn their hair, how they feel about it, and so on. However, while it may  seem  to  be  a  simple  topic,  even  today  our  hairstyles  still  have many  psychological  and emotional meanings. Understanding some of those meanings can lead to understanding of many different aspects of a person’s mind. How we view our hair,  for example, can show something about how we view ourselves.
Our  hair  can  show  physical  and  emotional wellbeing,  desirability,  and  even  social  and financial  status. When  it  becomes  dull  or  fragile,  it  can  communicate  emotional  and  physical diseases. But hair can also show unrecognized and often unspoken daydreams about oneself and one’s world. One woman—a successful professional—wore her long hair in a thick bun(发髻).
But  one  day  she  showed me  that  tangled(缠结的) hair was kept  in  the bun. She  said  that  she never brushed out the tangles because the hair showed her secret image of herself as a helpless, disturbed woman, like Ophelia in the play Hamlet.
Another woman came to therapy in a huge shirt and huge pants that she believed they could hide the weight she had put on since the birth of her child. She talked about how much she hated her  body  and  how  helpless  she  felt  about  doing  anything  about  it.  But  her  hair  was  always beautifully  coloured  and  decorated. When  I  pointed  out  that  she  seemed  to  have  a  different relationship with her hair  from she did with her body, she said  that her hair had been  thinning and  that she was  trying  to make  it  look as good as she  could.  I pointed out  that what she was doing  with  her  hair  and  her  body  was  kind  of  contradictory,  and  wondered  if  she  had  any thoughts about that.
She was surprised. But as we talked about her contradictory attitudes towards different parts of her physical self, we began to open up all sorts of other thoughts and ideas about her inner self.
And interestingly, as we continued opening those internal doors, changes started to happen. She started eating differently and exercising  regularly. One day some months  later, she appeared  in my  office  in  skinny  jeans  and  a  tight  sweater,  and  her  hair was  pulled  back  in  a  ponytail.  “I decided to see what would happen if I stopped trying to hide myself, ” she said with a big smile.
“And…?  ”  I  asked.  “People  keep  smiling  at  me  in  the  street. My  husband  hugged  me  this morning for the first time in ages. And I feel good! ”
Besides, selfrespect in both men and women can be damaged by thinning hair；they may feel  alone  even  though  they  are  really  not. Given  our  cultural  focus  on  physical  appearance, youth, and health, hair loss can be unpleasant for both men and women. The market is filled with hairenhancing  treatments, but  there  are  those who  have decided  to be  against  the  system  and change to the “bald is beautiful” position. But it is much harder for women to take the “bald is beautiful” approach to hair loss. We tend to try to hide it in one way or another.
But no matter what approach you use, it is important to remember that the thickness of your hair  has  nothing  to  do with  your  value  in  the world. Remember  that  you  have  nothing  to  be ashamed of if you have thinning hair. Thinning hair may not be something you can change, but it doesn’t have to control how you represent the person who lives underneath it.
In the 1960s, long hair represented___________.

Why does the author ask clients questions about their hairstyle?

The author mentioned stories of two women in order to___________.

What can we know about the woman wearing her long hair in a thick bun?

What does the author advise us to do in the last two paragraphs?

A gust of wind blew a canvas chair across the yard. My eyes followed the circling dirt out to the road and down toward the school bus stop. I was going to miss walking down the road to catch the big school bus that took us into town to school. I enjoyed being with the teachers and the  other  students.  Now  that  I  was  finished  with  school  I  seemed  to  have  lost  some  of  the excitement from my life.
As  I was  folding  the  canvas chair, Chatita Chávez drove  into our yard  in her  father’s old truck.  It made short loud sounds and sent out a trail of black smoke out of its tailpipe. She got out smiling as usual and excitedly pointed toward the storm that seemed to be moving toward us.
“I can’t stay long, Nilda. There’s a storm coming and I need to beat it home.” I was glad to see her. “Yes, I think we’re in for some bad weather. Come on in and have a cup of coffee at least,” I said as I took her into our kitchen.
“I’m so excited, Nilda! You’ll never guess what I just did!”  I stopped pouring the coffee and turned and looked at her.
“I just went over to Edinburg and registered for junior college,” she said and looked at me and smiled. “Don’t you want to go take classes with me?”
I was astonished. I didn’t know what to say. How could I go to college?  I didn’t have any money.  I  gave  Chatita  a  cup  of  coffee.  “I  don’t  know.  I  don’t  think  I  can.  Isn’t  college expensive?”
Chatita  sat down  at  the  table  and began  adding  sugar  to her  coffee.  “Not  really,  and I’m working part-time at the packing shed(棚)on Canal Road. You could work there, too.”
The wind  began  to  gust  causing  the  house  to  occasionally make  sounds  and  shake.  The lightbulb  hanging  over  the  table  flashed  off  and  on  and  I  heard  a  low  roll  of  thunder  in  the distance.
I hesitantly asked, “Do you think I could get a job at the packing shed?”
“Sure. My cousin is the boss. He’ll give you a job.” Mamá  came  into  the  kitchen  and  exchanged  greetings with Chatita. She must have heard our conversation.
“I  think  it’s  nice  that  you’re  going  to  go  to  college, Chatita. What will  you  study?” my
mother asked as she joined us at the table.
“I want to be a teacher.”
“A teacher! How nice!” Mamá said as she patted Chatita’s arm.
“A teacher?” I asked. “Don’t you need a degree?”
“You can start teaching before you get your degree. Clarence Duncan has been teaching in Brownsville since last year and I think Zulema will start this year.”
The lightbulb blinked again and went out. Mamá quickly arose from the table. “I’m going to have to bring in the lanterns. I knew I shouldn’t have packed them away.”
“Well, Nilda, do you want to go? Because, if you do, you can go over to Edinburg with me tomorrow.”
I hesitated, then said, “Yes. I want to go.” My heart was beating fast. I couldn’t believe how happy I was feeling.
“But I have to talk to Mamá and Papá. What if they won’t let me?”
“You can at least go with me tomorrow and find out what it’s all about. I’ll come by for you around eight.”
Chatita left me sitting at the table staring at my cup of coffee. It seemed so unreal, this idea of me going to college. My parents had never had the opportunity for much education. Juana had quit school  to get married and Roberto and Zeke had graduated from high school as I had. But college? I would be the first one in my family to go to college. Yes, college was exactly what I wanted.
The day had  turned dark and  the  rain had started. My mother  came back  into  the kitchen with two lanterns.
“Mamá, I need to ask you something.”
She picked up a cloth and began to clean the dust from the lanterns. She looked at me and smiled.
“Mamá,  if  I  could  find  a way  to pay,  could  I  take  classes  at  the  junior  college?”  I  asked, trying to control my excitement.
She stopped cleaning and raised her eyebrows. “What would you study, my daughter?”
“I think I want to be a teacher,” I quietly replied.
Mamá sat down at the table across from me. “Then, I would like for you to go to college,” she said in a serious tone.
“What about Papá? Do you think he will allow me to go?”
“Your  father wants  you  to  be  happy.  If  going  to  college  and  being  a  teacher makes  you happy, then he will probably allow it,” she answered.
I didn’t say anything. I was enjoying the feeling of happiness and sense of wonder that had come over me. The two of us sat in the darkened room without speaking until  I saw my mamá rubbing her eyes with the edge of her apron.
“What’s wrong, Mamá.”
“Nothing,” she replied. “I probably got some dust in my eyes. That’s all.”
This story is told from the point of view of___________.

Chatita responds to Nilda’s hesitancy about going to college with___________.

According to the underlined sentence from the story, what feeling does this realization create for Nilda?

The real reason for Mamá’s tears is most likely because she is___________.

How does Nilda most show respect for her parents?

Which sentence from the story best supports Nilda’s sense of fulfillment?

A lack of self-respect can prevent you from fulfilling your potential and developing healthy relationships. Here are some steps to help you know how to respect yourself.
__________  The  qualities  that  we  respect  vary  from  person  to  person,  and  the  way  we express it varies from culture to culture. Generally, we respect people who have more experience and are more accomplished  than ourselves. But  there  is  also a basic  level of  respect  that most people will  agree  is  a  right,  and  does  not  need  to be  earned. So  think  about what  it means  to respect others. Here are some widely agreed-upon signals of respect: You don’t steal from, harm, or  insult  them; you are honest with  them; you  listen  to what  they say, consider  their opinions, and avoid interrupting them.
__________ We  often  do  things  for  ourselves  that  we  would  never  dream  of  doing  for someone we care about. Whatever you believe to be respectful, apply it to yourself. Don’t harm yourself. Don’t insult yourself. Don’t steal from yourself. Be honest with yourself. Develop your own opinions and don’t be afraid to stand by them.
__________ A person with self-respect doesn’t allow others to treat them badly, and would rather not be around someone who is disrespectful. This might seem obvious, but there are many times when we accept being  treated badly. When someone doesn’t give you basic  respect, you need to be able to say, in one way or another, “You just disrespected me and that’s not acceptable!
If you don’t respect me, I won’t spend time with you any more.” Can you say that, and mean it?
Can you turn your back on someone who’s clearly shown that they don’t respect you? Once you do, you’ll feel your sense of self-respect go up.
__________ When you make an effort to keep your body in good working order, you’ll not only feel better physically, but also  feel a sense of pride. Respecting your body also means not insulting it for what it is, naturally. Make an effort to get fit and stay healthy. Focus on the things you can change and improve, and do them because it feels good.
__________ The more  you  know  about  yourself,  the more  you’ll  see  and  appreciate  how unique you  really are. And you’ll  respect yourself more. Discover your principles, personality, and  talents. Stop waiting  for other people’s approval and start developing your own standards. Develop a unique and original way of expressing your opinions while at the same time being a good listener.

E. Think about what it means to respect someone.
F. Recognize when people disrespect you and take steps to stop it.

短文改错（共10 小题；每小题 1分，满分10分）
下面短文中有10处语言错误。请在有错误的地方增加、删除或修改某个单词。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧） ，并在下面加上该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写上修改后的词。
注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
Last Monday, we were having our Chinese lesson while the teacher suddenly slipped and fell. We were both worried about her. One of the boy carried her on his back, with the help of some others, to the hospital immediately. It turned out that her right leg was broken but she had to stay in hospital. The following day, we went to visit him with flowers and fruit. Seeing her lie in bed with her  leg wrapped  in bandages, we  felt  sorry  for her  and hoped  that  she will  recover  soon. This Thursday, she had returned to the class in a wheelchair to give us lessons. We were all deep moved and proud of having such responsible teacher.

众所周知，勤俭节约是中华民族的优良传统，但根据调查，近几年来中学生每月的花
销越来越高，根本没有节俭的概念。请就此现象写一篇 120 字左右的短文，要求如下：
1. 简单阐述此现象；
2. 分析这一现象的原因；
3. 你的看法。
注意：文章开头已给出，不计入词数；
参考词汇：thrift (n.) 勤俭
According to a survey, in recent years monthly expenses of a middle school student have been
on the sharp rise.