思南中学2016－2017学年度第一学期半期考试高三年级英语试题注意事项：1本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。

2答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在本试卷相应的位置。

3.全部答案在答题卡上完成，答在本试卷上无效。

第I卷第一部分：阅读理解第一节：阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）AFrancis Bacon, one of the most important philosophers（哲人）of England, was born in London and educated at Cambridge University. When he was only 15, he went to France to work for the English ambassador（大使）.Two years later he went back to England to study law. At the age of twenty-three he was chosen to parliament（议会）. His ideas about how scientists shou ld study things in nature help to bring the modern way of thinking, called the scientific method.One of Bacon’s best known books was his Essays. Each essay was a short piece of writing in which he tried to give a lesson by discussing sides of a subject such as studying, conversation, friends and healthy living. In many of his books, Bacon explained how scientists should study things as they really existed in nature and then tried to figure outwhat caused a particular thing. To be as it was. Later, by doing experiments, the scientist could see that any causes would always have the same result. This method, which is called inductive reasoning, is used by all the scientists today, but it was new in Ba con’s time.1. According to the passage we know that _____.A. Francis Bacon was the most important philosopher of EnglandB. Francis Bacon had good educationC. Francis Bacon worked for a French ambassador at the age of 15D. Francis Bacon stayed in France until he wa s 232. It can be known that Francis Bacon was famous for _____.A. inventing the scientific method of studying things in natureB. his booksC. his EssaysD. being a member of parliament3. His essays gave many useful lessons on _____.A. studyingB. conversationC. friends and healthy livingD. all of the aboveBWhen I was a kid, my siblings（兄弟姐妹）and I used to have ice cream for dessert.Every day, we would choose which ice cream flavor to have, whether to eat it in a cone or a bowl. Then we would happily wolf down our treat(款待) as fast as we could.Once, though, when I was probably about 10 0r 11, our grandpa came to visit. Grandpa always had a unique view on things. On this particular occasion, my sister and I were making bets as to who could finish their ice cream first. With a smile, Grandpa said,"Why would you want to finish first? If you eat slowly, it will last longer. You should have acompetition to see who can finish last." Even now, I always try to taste my ice cream, but of course this is about more than just dessert.Too often, kids want to scramble（争夺）for more, whether it's more ice cream, more toys, or more friends. This habit persists into our adult years, and we end up constantly scrambling for more. We never develop the skill of appreciating what we have. If we learn to recognize this pattern and change it, we can raise our kids a little differently, giving them the tool of tasting their proverbial dessert, which could lead to a happier life for them.What my grandpa taught me that day was really that if you take the opportunity to enjoy what's in front of you, the pleasure will last longer and be more rewarding than if you rush through life always trying to get the next treat. It's a lesson that, I think, has made my adult life happier, as well. These days, when I want something, I wait as long as I can before I allow myself to hav e it. Then, when I finally get it, I make sure to treasure it as long as possible, because I know that, no matter what it is, it will be gone all too soon.4. The author's grandfather advised her sister and her to _ .A. eat ice cream as slowly as possibleB. stop eating ice creamC. stop the competition between themD. learn something from their way of eating5. Which of the following best describes the author's grandfather?A. Wise.B. Humorous.C. Strict.D. Careful.6. What advice does the author give us in the passage?A. Keep longing for more.B. Value what you have.C. Have a balanced diet.D. Save for the future.7. We can infer from the last paragraph that authorA. longs for the days when they ate ice creamB. doesn't like ice cream as much as beforeC. benefits a lot from her grandfather's adviceD. just starts to understand her grandfatherCMost of us spend money on entertainment. Movies, concerts and shows are enjoyable but expensive. If you think that you can’t have a good time without spen ding a lot of money, read on. A little resourcefulness and a few minutes of newspaper-scanning should give you some pleasant surprises.People may be the most interesting show in a large city. Stroll through busy streets and see what everybody else is doing. You will probably see people from all over the world; you will certainly see people of every age, size, and shape, and you’ll get a free fashion show too. Window shopping is also a safe sport-if the stores are closed.Check the listings in your neighbourhood paper. Local colleges or schools often welcome the public to hear an interesting speaker or a good debate. The film or concert series at the local public library probably won’t cost you a penny. Be sure to check commercial advertisements, too. A flea market can provide hours of pleasant browsing. Perhaps you can find a free cooking or crafts demonstration in a department store.Plan ahead for some activities. It is always more pleasant not to have people in front of you in a museum or at a zoo. You may save some money too, since these places often set aside one or two free admission days at slow times during the week. Pretend that you are atourist from time to time, and get to know your city all over again including the indispensable sights that people travel miles to see. If you feel like taking an interesting walk, find a free walking tour, or plan one yourself. You will see your city in a new perspective once you know more about its history or its architectural treasures. With imagination and a spirit of adventure you can quite easily find good entertainment at no cost at all.8．Which of the following statements is NOT true?A. There are many kinds of amusements you can enjoy without spending much money.B. Local colleges often hold meetings to debate the issues people are interested in.C. The film shown at the local public library is often free of charge.D. You should be a tourist if you want to know more about the city you live in.9．If you are wandering through the busy streets, which will most attract you? A．Various buildings. B．Car driving.C．Window-shoppi ng. D．Free walking.10．One or two free admission days at “slow time”.“ Slow time” here means _____.A．business is good B．business is badC．strolling is slow D．people are slow in learning11．The best title of this passage is _____.A．Amusement at no costB．Movies, Concerts and ShowsC．The Cheapest Window-shoppingD．The Most Enjoyable street MusiciansDAustralia, the last continent, was discovered by ships belonging to some European nations in the seventeenth century, these nations were less interested in changing it into a colony (殖民地) than in exploring (勘探) it. As in the early history of the United States, it was the English who set up the settlements (新拓居地) in Australia. This history and the geography of these two British colonies have some other things in common as well.Australia and the United States are about the same in size, and their western lands are both not rich in soil. It was the eastern coast of Australia and America that the English first settled, and both colonies soon began to develop towards the west. However, this westward movement took place more because the English were searching for better land than because the population was increasing. Settlements of the western part of both countries developed quickly after gold was discovered in America in 1849 and in Australia two years later.Although the development of these two countries has a lot in common, these are some striking differences as well. The United States gained its independence from England by revolution while Australia won its independence without having to go to war. Australia, unlike the United States, was firstly turned into a colony by English prisoners and its economic development was in wheat growing and sheep raising. By 1922, for example, Australia had fifteen times more sheep than it had people, or almost half as many sheep as there are people today in the United States. Yet, in spite of these and other main differences, Australia and the United States have more in common with each other than either one has with most of the rest of the world.12. Who turned Australia into a colony?A. Britain.B. Several European countries.C. The United States of America.D. None of the above.13. In the early history of America and Australia, both colonies developed towards the west firstly for the reason that _______.A. the population was increasing rapidly in the eastB. the English thought there might be richer land thereC. gold was discovered thereD. fewer people lived there14. In the early 1920s _______.A. Australia had one fifteenth as many people as sheepB. there were more sheep in Australia than in the United StatesC. the population in Australia was greater than that of the United StatesD. the United States had twice as many sheep as people15. Australia, unlike the United States, _______.A. won its independence by peaceful meansB. did not discover gold until late 1840sC. was the last and biggest continent to be discoveredD. was not rich in gold in its western part第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。