青海省西宁市沛西中学2019届高三英语上学期期中试题.doc

青海省西宁市沛西中学2019届高三英语上学期期中试题本试卷分第卷（选择题）和第卷（非选择题）两部分。全卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟。注意事项：1答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、班级、考号用0.5毫米的黑色墨水签字笔填写在答题卡上。并检查条形码粘贴是否正确。2选择题使用2B铅笔填涂在答题卡对应题目标号的位置上，非选择题用0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔书写在答题卡对应框内，超出答题区域书写的答案无效；在草稿纸、试题卷上答题无效。3考试结束后，将答题卡收回。 第1部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. What is the woman looking for?A. Her glasses.B. Her keys.C. Her books.2. What kind of weather does the man like?A. Rainy.B. Sunny. C. Cloudy.3. What happened to the woman?A. She was late for work.B. She offered bad service.C. She was asked to leave her job.4. Where are the speakers?A. On a bus.B. On a train.C. On a plane.5. What are the speakers talking about?A. A dress.B. A sale.C. Some shoes.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题, 每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6-7题。6. What did the woman do this morning?A. She played tennis.B. She prepared the fish.C. She cooked a meal.7. What will the man put on the table?A. Glasses.B. Knives.C. Forks.听第7段材料，回答8-9题。8. Who does the man think he saw today?A. The girls art teacher.B. The girls history teacher.C. The girls woodwork teacher.9. What does the girls history teacher look like?A. He has a beard.B. He has no hair at all.C. He has some hair around the sides.听第8段材料，回答10-12题。10. When does the boy go to the language club every week?A. On Tuesday.B. On Wednesday.C. On Thursday.11. What language will the boy learn next month?A. French.B. Chinese.C. Japanese.12. Where do the language club members meet?A. In Room 2.B. In Room 3.C. In Room 4.听第9段材料，回答13-16题。13. What is the topic of the picture for this years art petition?A. Family.B. The countryside.C. Friends.14. Why cant the girl take part in the art petition?A. She is not interested in it.B. She isnt good at drawing.C. She is over the age limit.15. What may the boys sister use to draw in the petition?A. Colored pencils.B. Oil paints.C. Water colors.16. What is the prize for the winner this year?A. A puter.B. A camera. C. A television.听第10段材料，回答1720题。17. When did the speaker and his family e back to the United States?A. Three years ago.B. Four years ago.C. Twenty years ago.18. Why dont the speakers family return to Britain now?A. They dont like Britain.B. The daughter has to continue her study.C. Theyre happier living in the United States.19. What is the purpose of the speakers six-week trip in England?A. To see his friends.B. To go sightseeing.C. To advertise his new book.20. What does the speaker think of his six-week trip?A. Expensive.B. Difficult.C. Satisfying.第二部分 阅读理解 （共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AReading activities at Highland Park Public LibraryThe Great American ReadThe series will connect Americans from all walks of life through reading from a list of 100 diverse books. The program over the summer will have authors, well-known Americans and book lovers talk about themes the books share: love, heroes, self-discovery, etc. Readers and viewers can share their experiences and vote on their favorite books. In the fall, the votes will be counted and then Americas best-loved book will be announced. The books are available in the library and we encourage you to read as many of them as you can. Superheroes ReadBabies(3-year-olds): Sign up at the Youth Services Desk. Spend time reading and singing to your child this summer. Encourage language development and a love of reading. plete activities to win fun prizes. Preschool& grade school: Sign up at hplibrarybeanstack. Win a prize by posting online the books youve read. Visit the library to talk about the books youve read.Summer Story Time(June 11August 4)For children from3 to 6. Drop off your kids in the Meeting Room for a special story time! Let them enjoy great stories, music and activities that develop pre-reading skills, increase social skills and encourage a love of books. Parents are asked to remain in the building during the program. No registration required. Summer Tales for KidsFor children from2 to3 with parents. Location: Meeting Room. Give your preschooler a head start with this program packed with great stories and music. Share this story time together and build language and listening skills. This class is given in June. Registration required. Highland Park Public Library cardholders only. Register in person at the Youth Services Desk or by phone at 847-681-7030.21. How does the library take part in The Great American Read?（）A. By designing a new TV series. B. By voting on the best 100 books.C. By inviting authors to the program. D. By offering readers relevant books.22. What do we know about Superheroes Read?()A. Prizes will be provided. B. Only cardholders can participate.C. You should sign up for it in person. D. It is divided into two parts by theme.23.Whats the similarity between Summer Story Time and Summer Tales for Kids? ()A. They both require registration in advance. B. They are mainly intended for preschoolers.C. They take place in the month of August. D. They will be held in the Meeting Room.24. Which of the following is open to people of all ages?()A. The Great American Read. B. Superheroes Read. C. Summer Story Time. D. Summer Tales for Kids.BWhen youre on the go, your best friend and resource can be your phone. In the age of smart phones, apps are like guiding stars: They can point you in the right direction for a hotel, list expenses, send postcards, and much more. When used together, these apps can be the basic travel tool, placing a wealth of information at your fingertips no matter where you are on the planet. US News Travel has picked the essential travel apps, known for their utility and reliability. Best of all, they cost absolutely nothing.Trip ItYour Personal Travel AgentBe your own travel agent and plan every detail of your tripfrom car rental to acmodating restaurantswith Trip It. You can make travel schedule by hand, or simply forward the email confirmations of your flight, rental car, train tickets, and hotels to plans.Weather FreeYour Go-To Meteorologist(气象学者)Stop trying to explain the weather forecast on the evening news (particularly when its in a foreign language). The Weather Free app informs you (in English) of the climate in various locations. It features the local weather, and other key factors that will inform your decision about what to wear before stepping outside.GobyYour Event GuruWhen youre in a foreign city, you sometimes look around and ask: Where are all the people? Goby has the answer. This app pinpoints the neighborhood hot spots (including museums, hotels, eateries, and more) in your neighborhood. But its true value es in finding nearby events. Youll discover concerts, plays, and more right around the corner.25. What is the advantage of the three travel apps?( )A. They are reliable and free of charge. B. They reduce your travel budget.C. They exercise your fingertips. D. They can solve any problem you e across.26. With the help of the travel apps used together, travelers can do the following things EXCEPT_.( )A. rent a car B. decide what to wearC. look for a friend while traveling D. find the nearby museums27. Where are the readers likely to read the passage above?( )A. In a geography textbook. B. In a science and technology journal.C. In a business report. D. On a popular website. CScientists have found living organisms trapped in crystals (晶体) that could be 50,000 years old.The organisms were found in a hot, but beautiful cave system in Naica, Mexico. These ancient life forms can be seen only with a microscope. Penelope Boston, who leads the Astrobiology Institute at NASA, the space agency of the United States, says the ancient microbes were able to live by eating minerals such as iron.She spoke about the discovery recently at a meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. If the findings are confirmed, they will show how microbes can survive in extreme conditions. Forty different kinds of microbes and some viruses were found in the underground area. The genetic structures of these organisms are 10 percent different from those of their nearest relatives.The caves in Naica are 800 kilometers deep. They were once used for mining lead. Before the miners began working in the caves, the area was separated from the surface and the outside world. Some of the caves are as big as the large religious centers built during Europes Middle Ages. There are crystals covering the walls. The caves are so hot that scientists must wear special clothing to keep cool. The clothing keeps the crystals safe from human germs (病菌) or other damage. Boston said the researchers could only work for about 20 minutes at a time before they had to go to a room that was 38 degrees Celsius to cool down.NASA officials would not let Boston share her findings with scientific experts before last weeks announcement. So scientists could not say much about the findings. But Norine Noonan, a biologist with the University of South Florida, said she believed them. “Why are we surprised?” Noonan asked. “ As a biologist, I would say life on Earth is extremely tough and extremely colorful.”Boston is also studying microbes monly found inside caves in other countries, such as Ukraine and the United States. These microbes appear to be impossible to kill. Boston said they show how difficult life on Earth can be.28. The existence of the ancient microbes relies on _.( )A. surrounding insects B. eating mineralsC. diverse plants D. absorbing air29. What can we infer about the eaves in Naica from the passage?( )A. The temperature in the caves is quite low.B. The environment in the caves is difficult to adapt to.C. The walls are covered by crystals.D. The caves have been explored since they were formed.30. What is the biologist Norine Noonans attitude towards the findings?( )A. Neutral. B. Doubtful.C. Positive. D. Indifferent.31. Whats the main idea of the passage?( )A. Living organisms bring hope to scientific research.B. Caves provide living environment for living organisms.C. Microbes show great power to survive in terrible conditions.D. Scientists Discover 50,000-year-old “super life” in Mexico.DOur eyes tear up for various reasons. The most mon are tears that are continuously being released to keep eyes slightly wet. Then there are reflex(反射的) tears that are shed（流) when eyes are exposed to things like dust or onion juice. And there are emotional tears pouring out when one is experiencing extreme happiness or sorrow.While all tears are made up of enzymes, antibodies and oils mixed with salt water, the position of each kind is unique. In a previous study performed on reflex and emotional tears, scientists discovered that the former contained primarily water while the latter included several chemicals, including one that helps reduce pain.Thus, it would make sense that the tears consisting of the same chemicals would look exactly alike even under the careful examination of a microscope. However, as Dutch photographer Maurice Mikkers recently discovered, it is not the case.The photographer, who said he wanted to relate scientific knowledge to the “real world”, began by inviting friends who were willing to shed some tears for him. The volunteers could eat hot peppers, stare at a fan, cut onions or think of something that would cause tears of joy or sadness.Maurice obtained each precious tear with the help of a tiny pipe and put them into a microscope slide. The photographer then patiently waited for the tears to crystallize(结晶) before recording them with his camera. The images described beautiful and delicate structures that appeared as fragile as snowflakes(雪花). However, that was not the only feature they shared with the snow particles. They were also all unique. The differences can be due to the fact that each tear crystallizes slightly differently, leading to different shapes and formations.Although Maurices experiment did not uncover the similarities in the tears within the same category that he had hoped for, he is enthusiastic about that. He plans to continue obtaining tear images using a higher quality microscope and also dreams about enlisting volunteers that include world leaders. Why? He wants to show that even the most powerful men and women are just like the rest of us-human!32. How many kinds of mon tears are mentioned in the passage?( )A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D.533. What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 3 mean?( )A. Tears usually consist of the same chemicals.B. Tears chemicals are determined by different reasons.C. Tears take on the same structure under a microscope.D. Tears with the same chemicals look different under a microscope.34. Why does Maurice plan to take more photos of tears?( )A. He needs more data for his experiment.B. He wants to attract more peoples attention.C. He is addicted to collecting photos of tears.D. He hopes to display his collection of tear images.35. What is the best title for the passage?( )A. How are tears classified? B. Why do people shed tears?C. Uncovering the secret of tears.D. Similarities between tears and snowflakes. 第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满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。选项中有两项为多余选项。Main Types of Water PollutionWhen we think of Earths water resources, we think of huge oceans, lakes, and rivers. 36 The most obvious type of water pollution affects surface water. For example, a spill from an oil tanker creates an oil slick（浮油）that can affect a vast area of an ocean. 37 A great deal of water is held in underground rock structures known as aquifers(含水层). Water stored underground in aquifers is known as groundwater. Aquifers feed our rivers and supply much of our drinking water. They can also bee polluted, for example, when weedkillers used in peoples gardens drain into the ground.Surface water and groundwater are the two types of water resources that pollution affects. 38 If pollution es from a single location, such as a discharge（排出）pipe attached to a factory, it is known as point source pollution. 39 A great deal of water pollution happens not from one single source but from many different sources. This is called nonpoint source pollution.Sometimes pollution that enters the environment in one place has an effect hundreds or even thousands of miles away. 40 One example is the way radioactive waste travels through the oceans from unclear reprocessing plants in England and France to nearby countries such as Ireland and Norway.A. Besides, we think of bottled water.B. This is known as transboundary (跨界的) pollution.C. Not all of Earths water sits on its surface, however.D. Water resources like these are called surface water.E. There are also two different ways in which pollution can occur.F. Pouring oil from your car down a drain can lead to water pollution.G. Another example of point source pollution is an oil spill from a tanker.第三部分 英语知识运用 第一节完形填空 （共20小题，每题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，掌握大意，然后从41-60各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳答案。A woman at the age of 65 lived alone in her little cottage with an apple tree at her door. She spent all her time taking care of the tree. But the children nearby drover her 41 by making fun of her. They would climb her tree and then run away with apples, 42 “Aunty Misery” at her.One evening, a passer-by asked to 43 for the night. Seeing that he had an 44 face, she let him in and gave him a nice 45 . The next morning the stranger, actually a sorcerer (巫师), thanked her by granting (允准) her 46 that anyone who climbed 47 her tree should not be able to e back down until she 48 it. When the children came back to steal her 49 , she had them stuck on the tree. They had to beg her long 50 she gave the tree permission to let 51 go. Aunty Misery was free from the 52 at last.One day another man 53 her door. This one did not look trustworthy to her, 54 she asked who he was . “I am Death, Ive e to take you 55 me.” said he.Thinking fast Aunty Misery said, “Fine, but Id like to 56 some apples from my dear tree to remember the 57 it brought to me in this life. But I am too 58 to climb high to get the best fruit. Will you be so 59 as to do it for me?” With a deep sigh, Mr. Death climbed up the tree 60 and was immediately stuck to it. No matter how much he warned or begged, Aunty Misery would not allow the tree to let Death go.41. A. hopeless B. painful C. dull D. crazy42. A. calling B. shouting C. announcing D. whispering43. A. stay B. live C. hide D. lie44. A. interesting B. honest C. anxious D. angry45. A. gift B. kiss C. treat D. smile46. A. suggestion B. demand C. permission D. wish47. A. down B. up C. to D. along48. A. permitted B. promised C. answered D. declared49. A. branch B. food C. tree D. fruit50. A. after B. while C. since D. before51. A. it B. them C. him D. her52. A. trick B. question C. trouble D. difficulty53. A. stepped into B. left for C. stopped at D. walked around54. A. so B. but C. although D. because55. A. with B. off C. upon D. for56. A. choose B. pick C. shake D. hit57. A. honor B. pleasure C. hope D. excitement58. A. light B. short C. old D. thin59. A. proud B. kind C. fine D. smart60. A. disappointedly B. cheerfully C. unwillingly D. eagerly第二节(共10小题：每小题1分，满分10分)阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。A son took his old father to a restaurant for _41evening dinner. Being very old and weak, while eating, the father_42(drop) food on his shirt and trousers. Other diners watched _ 43(he) with disgust but his son was calm.After the father finished eating, his son,_44 was not embarrassed at all, took him to the washroom and carefully got him_45(clean) up. When they came out, the entire restaurant was watching them, unable_46(grasp) how someone could embarrass themselves publicly like that. People seated around didnt appreciate at all what was happening. The son settled the bill and started walking out with his father. At that time, an old man among the_47 (customer) called out to the son and asked him,Dont you think you_48( leave) something behind?The son was_49 a loss and replied, No,sir. But the old man said, Yes, you have! A lesson for every son and hope for every father. The restaurant went silent.Whatever we are and wherever we are, we should always love and care for someone who brought us up_50( unconditional)!第四部分 写作 （共两节 满分 35） 第一节 短文改错（10 分） 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。 增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（），并在其下面写出该加的词。 删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。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1