2016河北高三上学期人教版高中英语期末考试
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One Sunday，my family had gathered at my parents，house to feast upon Mom，s wonderful cooking. During the normal dinner chatter, I noticed that my father was slurring (说话含混）his words. No one mentioned this during dinner, but I felt compelled to discuss it with my mother afterward. We decided that there was something seriously wrong and that Dad needed to see the doctor. Mom phoned me two days later. “ The doctor found a brain tumor (肿瘤）• It，s too large at this point to operate. Maybe they can do something then，but the odds are long. ” Even with the treatment, my father’ s condition worsened, and the doctor finally informed us that this condition was terminal. During one of his stays in the hospital, we brought our baby daughter Chelsey with us when we visited him. By this time he had great difficulty speaking. I finally figured out that he wanted Chelsey to sit on his stomach so he could make faces at her. Watching the two of them together, I realized I was living an experience that would stay with me forever. Though grateful for the times they could share，I couldn，t shake the feeling of a clock ticking in the background. On the visit to my parents，home during what we all know was my father，s last days, my mother took Chelsey from my arms and announced, “Your father would like to see you alone for a minute. ” I entered the bedroom where my father lay on a rented hospital bed. He appeared even weaker than the day before. “How are you feeling, Dad?” I asked. “Can I do anything for you?” He tried to speak, but he couldn，t make out a word. “I，m sorry，but I can’ t understand you，” I said. With great difficulty he said, “I love you. ” We don' t learn courage from heroes on the evening news. We learn true courage from watching ordinary people rise above hopeless situations. In many ways my father was a strict，uncommunicative man. He found it difficult to show emotion. The bravest thing I ever saw him do was overcome that barrier to open his heart to his son and family at the end of his life. 21. Which of the following statements is TRUE? A. The writer accompanied his father to a medical examination. B. The writer，s father got worse after the removal of the brain tumor. C. The writer，s father had known about his illness before the writer discovered it. D. The writer was quick to notice the strange condition of his father. 22. What does the underlined sentence “the odds are long” mean? A. It takes a long time for Father to recover. B. There’s little possibility for Father to recover. C. Father needs love and care from his family. D. They need a proper time to operate on Father. A. he was not used to openly showing his emotions B. he was not so attached to the writer C. he thought there was no need to tell the writer D. he believed in strictness and punishment 24. What does the writer attempt to tell us? A. Life is short, so live your life to the fullest. B. Don’t wait to see a doctor till it is too late. C. Bravely express your love for your family. D. We don’t often value health until we lose it.
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It ’s often interesting to take a look at some of the lists that arrive toward the end of the year such as top devices，best gadgets，most desirable high-tech gift and more. Apart from cell phones and tablets, and Apple and Samsung products, this year many other gadgets made it on the most wanted list from Yahoo Tech and the most searched list from Bing, com. Read on to find out what they are. Wireless headphone Portable Bluetooth headphones represent the next evolution in headphone technology. If you have a compatible smartphone with Bluetooth，the obvious benefit is that you can get rid of the wires snaking from your backpack or pocket. Many of the wireless headphones in the market also have a built-in microphone for taking calls hands-free. Product to buy： Beats Studio Wireless Features： Signature look, and powerful audio performance with intensje bass and high- mid boosting, plus plenty of accessories. Price ： 1898 yuan Smartwatch The primary advantage of a smartwatch over traditional watches is that they reduce how smartphone goes right to your wrist, and you can decide first if they are worth dealing with. Product to buy ： Pebble smartwatch Features ： Understated design, with easy setup and instant information, and customizable watch faces, plus syncs (同步）with Android or IOS. Price ： $ 99 ( about 612 yuan) Portable Bluetooth speaker Bluetooth speakers are steadily growing in popularity because they let you take the party anywhere. They can be paired with your music device, and they are able to withstand incidental bumps. Though small in size, Bluetooth speakers provide a steady soundtrack for even the lengthiest bacchanalia (狂欢). Product to buy： Logitech UE Boom Features： Water and stain resistant, 360-degree sound, 15 hour battery life, with a variety of color patterns. Price ： 1499 yuan Fitness band Basically, fitness bands are smartwatches without the watch. They keep track of your exercise progress and，at the same time，allow you to monitor vitals such as your heart rate， calories burned and amount of time spent exercising. Some even monitor your sleep patterns. Product to buy： Fitbit Flex Features ： Long battery life ( five days)，with silent vibrating alarm, and wireless syncing (同步）to smartphones. » Price ： 898 yuan 25. How much money is he likely to spend on some of the products if a man is an enthusiastic musical fan? A. 2510 yuan. B. 3397 yuan. C. 2397 yuan. D. 1510 yuan. 26. Which of the following statements is Not True according to the passage? A. Tablets are on the most wanted list of high-tech products of this year. B. Beats Studio Wireless features plenty of accessories. C. Smartwatch and Fitness band are similar products to some extent. D. All the products can sync with Android or IOS. 27. Which of the following words can best summarize the common feature of the above products? A. Wearable. B. Cheap. C. Android. D. Wireless.
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The Zebra Finch ： An Owner ’s Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet
One of the main attributes of zebra finches is their ability to breed. They are the rabbits of the domestic bird world. Once you have two birds, male and female, you will soon have six, as they breed quite easily and have strong babies, usually four at a time. An added attribute is their ability to build their own nests. You can place branch in their place along with some kind of structure, and they will create a nest on their own. It’s very pleasant to see the ways males and females divide some labors and share others, and the babies grow up quickly. Overall, zebra finches are energetic birds, and they can make every place where they live delightful lives. On the negative side, they will breed and in-breed. Often, in-breeding does little harm and does not cause genetic defects (缺陷），as happens more often in other species. However, no one can tolerate just any population level. One has to either remove their nests altogether, which basically removes their personal living place, or check for eggs regularly once a week (the gestation period 妊娠期 is 13 days, so even a one-week neglect can lead to births). Eggs can be replaced with false plastic eggs，and this prevents females from laying too many. If they do lay too many, they will die from mineral loss. Since these birds do not tame well, removing eggs can be an unpleasant process of repeatedly invading their personal space. Overall, it is unfortunate that zebra finches are inexpensive birds due to their high level of breeding. They require considerable care to live happy lives. The best care-takers are true avian fanciers — people who have appropriate space for the nests and enough time to allow them to nest-build and breed without over-breeding. 28. What is the passage mainly about? A. Zebra finches over-breed by nature and its consequent ill effects. B. Only people who love birds can take care of Zebra finches. C. Domestic zebra finches require a lot of care to live happy lives. D. Zebra finches never become completely tame. 29. By saying “They are the rabbits of the domestic bird world”，the writer means that both rabbits and Zebra finches . A. have good ability to breed B. are difficult to be raised C. live delightful lives D. share responsibilities 30. According to the passage, attributes of domestic zebra finches include —. A. their rareness and easiness to be tamed * B. their nest-building，sharing of responsibilities and delightful personalities C. their in-breeding, which does not cause as much genetic harm as in other species D. the fact that they are from Australia and have difficulty in adapting themselves
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The Nez Perce Indians are a tribe that lived in the Pacific Northwest of the United States. At the time of the Lewis and Clark expedition (远征队），which was one of the first journeys by Americans from the Atlantic coast to the Pacific coast and back again, the Nez Perce territory (领土）covered about 17 million acres, covering parts of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. But that was a brief sweet history. In September 1805，when Lewis and Clark came off the Rockies on their westward journey, the entire exploring party was hungry and ill — too weak to defend themselves. Had the Nez Perce chosen to attack them, they could have put an end to the Lewis and Clark expedition there on the banks of Clearwater River. Instead the Nez Perce welcomed the white Americans and looked after them until they made a full recovery. Thus began a long friendship between the Nez Perce and white Americans. But white men ’ s greed for land and gold finally broke the friendship. In 1855 Governor Isaac Stevens of Washington Territory invited the Nez Perce to a peace conference. He said there were a great many white people in the country, and many more would come. But the chief of the tribe at that time, Old Joseph, replied, “Take away your paper. I will not touch it with my hand. ” Things were quiet for a while after that，but not for long. When Old Joseph died，the chiefship was passed onto Young Joseph. In the late 1870s，government officials came to order the Nez Perce to leave the Wallowa Valley and then began hard battles between the Nez Perce and the white soldiers. After the tribe had fought thirteen battles and moved 1 ,600 miles towards Canada in an attempt to retreat (撤退)north, Young Joseph, gave in to the United States Army. Here was his famous statement, “Hear me my chiefs. I am tired ； my heart is sick and sad. From where the sun now stands I will fight no more forever. ” In 1885，chief joseph was sent along with mang of his band to the Colville Reservation in Washington where Joseph continued to lead his band for another 25 years, at times coming into conflict with the leaders of 11 other tribes living on the reservation 31. What is TRUE of the Lewis and Clark expedition? A. They were well cared for by the Nez Perce. B. They ended their expedition on the banks of Clearwater River. C. They started the first battle with the Nez Perce. D. They were the first Americans to travel from the Atlantic to the Pacific. 32. What ended the friendship between the Nez Perce and the Whites? A. Old Joseph’s proud manner. B. The breakdown of the peace talk. C. A growing number of white men in the land. D. White men’s increasing demand for land and gold. 33. Young Joseph gave in at last because . A. he grew older B. he was terribly ill C. he hated the war D. he lost other chiefs’ support 34. Which map most probably shows the path the Nez Perce took in the late 1870s?
35. The passage might be followed by a paragraph about • A. the customs and traditions of the Nez Perce Indians B. the last years of Chief Joseph in the Colville Reservation C. lasting fights between the Nez Perce and the Whites D. constant conflicts between the Nez Perce and other tribes
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Arabs consider it extremely bad manners to start talking business immediately. 41 the busiest government official always takes extra time to be polite and 42 refreshments (茶点).No matter how 43 you are，you should make time for this hospitality (好客).The “conference visit” is a way of doing 44 throughout the Arab world. 45 you will have to discuss your business 46 strangers，who may or may not have anything to do with your business. Do not be 47 if your meeting is interrupted several times by people who come into the room 48 ，whisper, or speak softly to the person with whom you are 49 ，and leave. Act as though you do not 50 ，and never show displeasure at being 51 Making decision quickly is not an Arab 52. There is vagueness (模糊）in doing business in the Middle east which will 53 a newcomer. Give yourself lots of time and ask lots of questions. 54 is an important quality. You may have to wait two or three days to see high-level government officials 55 they are very busy. Give yourself enough 56 . Personal relationships are very 57 . They are the key to doing business in Arab countries. 58 to identify the decision-maker regarding your product or service immediately and get to 59 him on a friendly basis. Do your homework. Be prepared to discuss details of your 60 or service. Be ready to answer technical questions. 41. A. Also B. Even C. Only D. Still 42. A. offer B. sell C. bring D. beg 43. A. excited B. friendly C. tired D. busy 44. A. good B. homework C. work D. business 45. A. Otherwise B. Frequently C. Anyhow D. Therefore 46. A. on the basis of B. with the help of C. in the presence of D. in the charge 47. A. surprised B. pleased C. embarrassed D. scared 48. A. unanswered B. unannounced C. unadvised D. unaffected 49. A. eating B. chatting C. talking D. quarreling 50. A. hear B. know C. think D.speak 51 • A. fired B. respected C. refused D. interrupted 52. A. direction B. custom C. affair D. attitude 53. A. interest B. puzzle C. attract D. prove 54. A. Patience B. Politeness C. Hospitality D. Kindness 55. A. after B. although C. as D. unless 56. A. time B. room C. space D. money 57. A. tense B. important C. common D. open 58. A. Apply B. Refuse C. Pretend D. Try 59. A. favor B. help C. know D. understand 60. A. decision B. product C. talk D. identity
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Tips to Ease Migraines If you，ve ever experienced migraine headache，you know that it，s no walk in the park. Migraines are a very painful type of headache, and often felt on one or both sides of a head. Some people experience migraines every now and then, while others get them more than once a week. 36 Although they are not dangerous to life, migraines can seriously affect one，s ability to function throughout the day. Here are four tips for easing migraines. 1. Learn to manage. Migraines are often caused by stress，so try not to get stressed out easily. Avoid using the computer for too long and going to bed late at night. Learning stress management techniques can reduce and even prevent the pain of a migraine headache. 37 If you prefer to practice relaxation at home，then try lying down on your bed or sofa and closing your eyes. Take slow, deep breaths and focus on relaxing each muscle group one at a time until you feel relaxed every single muscle in your body. 2. Use ice massage (按摩）.Another solution is the “ice massage”. Put your fingers into ice-cold water and then press your temples (太P日穴)until the pain decreases. 38 3. Drink lots and lots of water. You can also get migraines if your body lacks water. Avoid dehydration by staying out of the sun and drinking plenty of water throughout the day. Carry a water bottle with you. 39 4. 40 When you have a migraine, lights and sound can sometimes be your worst enemy. Close your curtains, turn out the lights, and remember to turn off the TV. A. Add a few drops of peppermint (薄荷)oil for an even stronger effect. B. Create a dark space to rest. C. But never drink coffee, tea, or soda, for these may cause migraines. D. But never wear headphones for too long, since it may cause migraines. E. Avoid bright lights and loud noises. F. You can do this by taking a yoga lesson. G. About 6 in every 100 people regularly experience migraine headaches.
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