2019届高三英语上学期12月月半考试题.doc

2019届高三英语上学期12月月半考试题第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5短对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从题中给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。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。 例：How much is the shirt？A.19.15.B.9.18. C.9.15.1.What does John find difficult in learning German？A .Pronunciation.B. Vocabulary.C. Grammar.2.What is the probable relationship between the speakers？A. Colleagues.B. Brother and sister.C. Teacher and student.3.Where does the conversation probably take place？A. In a bank.B. At a ticket office.C. On a train.4. What are the speakers talking about？A.A restaurant.B.A street.C.A dish.5.What does the woman think of her interview？A. It was tough.B. It was interesting.C. It was successful.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。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.When will Judy go to a party？A. On Monday.B. On Tuesday.C. On Wednesday.7.What will Max do next？A. Fly a kite. B. Read a magazine. C. Do his homework.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8.What does the man suggest doing at first？A. Going to a concert.B. Watching a movie.C. Playing a puter game.9.What do the speakers decide to do？A. Visit Mike.B. Go boating.C. Take a walk.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10.Which color do cats see better than humans？A. Red.B. Green.C. Blue.11.Why do cats bring dead birds home？A. To eat them in a safe place.B. To show off their hunting skills.C. To make their owners happy.12.How does the man sound at the end of the conversation？A. Grateful.B. Humorous. C. Curious.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13.Who is Macy？A. Eds mother.B. Eds teacher.C. Eds friend.14.How does Ed usually go to kindergarten？A. By car. B. On foot. C. By bus.15.What does Ed enjoy doing at the kindergarten？A. Telling stories. B. Singing songs .C. Playing with others.16.What do the teachers say about Ed？A. Hes clever. B. Hes quiet. C. Hes brave.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17.At what age did Emily start learning ballet？A. Five. B. Six. C. Nine.18.Why did Emily move to Toronto？A. To work for a dance school.B. To perform at a dance theater.C. To learn contemporary dance.19.Why did Emily quit dancing？A. She was too old to dance.B. She failed to get a scholarship.C. She lost interest in it.20.How does Emily feel about stopping training？A. Shes pleased.B. Shes regretful.C. Shes upset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)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Below are some best special interesting holidaysall are new for xx and have high quality guides or tutors and strong programmes.Holland in bloom river cruise (巡游) with Alan TitchmarshAlan Titchmarsh is the star attraction on this river cruise. Alan joins you for a visit to the magnificent Keukenhof Gardenshome to 800 varieties of tulips (郁金香).The Telegraphs gardening expert will talk about the best new varieties and the gardens history. April 19, 1,495 including flights from the UK and some meals. Telegraph Tours (0161 236 2444; telegraph.co.uk/titchmarshtour).Morocco SketchbookLed by artist Maxine Relton, this tour takes in Marrakesh helping you develop your drawing skills. Rapid line and figure drawing and colour mixing are all covered and the eight-day holiday is based in Kasbah du Toubkal.May 8, 2,495 including some meals. Steppes Travel (01285 601 495; steppestravel.co.uk).Ballroom and Latin American dancing in TenerifeThis travel provides daily dance tuition with David Bowie wholl be on hand to teach dancing techniques. It is aimed both at the beginners and more experienced dancers looking to improve their skills. Therell also be time to explore the island on foot or play a round of golf.April 26, 769 full-board. Saga (0800 096 0084; travel.saga.co.uk).Fishing in Northern ArgentinaThis nine-day fly fishing and conservation tour takes in the Iber Marshlands, the worlds second largest wetlands. Here expert fisherman, Charles Jardine, is the guide as you fish. Based in Estancia Rincon del Socorro, the holiday also includes opportunities for horse riding and bird-watching.October 15, 5,095 full-board. Cazenove + Loyd (02038135082; cazloyd.).21. Who might be interested in the Morocco Sketchbook holiday trip?A. Amateur painters. B. Bird watchers. C. Sports lovers. D. Photographic amateurs.22. On which trip can people ride horses?A. Morocco Sketchbook. B. Fishing in Northern Argentina.C. Ballroom and Latin American dancing in Tenerife. D. Holland in bloom river cruise with Alan Titchmarsh. 23. What can we know from the passage?A. Fishing in Northern Argentina costs least.B. Maxine Relton is an expert fisherman.C. Morocco Sketchbook lasts the longest.D. Two holidays take place in April.BWhen a leafy plant is under attack，it doesnt sit quietlyBack in 1983，two scientists，Jack Schultz and Ian Baldwin，reported that young maple trees getting bitten by insects send out a particular smell that neighboring plants can getThese chemicals e from the injured parts of the plant and seem to be an alarmWhat the plants pump through the air is a mixture of chemicals known as volatile organic pounds，VOCs for short Scientists have found that all kinds of plants give out VOCs when being attackedIts a plants way of crying outBut is anyone listening？ApparentlyBecause we can watch the neighbours react Some plants pump out smelly chemicals to keep insects awayBut others do double dutyThey pump out perfumes designed to attract different insects who are natural enemies to the attackersOnce they arrive， the tables are turnedThe attacker who was lunching now bees lunch In study after study，it appears that these chemical conversations help the neighborsThe damage is usually more serious on the first plant，but the neighbors，relatively speaking，stay safer because they heard the alarm and knew what to do Does this mean that plants talk to each other？Scientists dont knowMaybe the first plant just made a cry of pain or was sending a message to its own branches，and so，in effect，was talking to itselfPerhaps the neighbors just happened tooverhearthe crySo information was exchanged，but it wasnt a true，intentional back and forth Charles Darwin，over 150 years ago，imagined a world far busier，noisier and more intimate（亲密的） than the world we can see and hearOur senses are weakTheres a whole lot going on 24. What does a plant do when it is under attack？ _ A. It makes noisesB. It gets help from other plants C. It stands quietly D. It sends out certain chemicals 25.What does the author mean bythe tables are turnedin paragraph 3？ _ A. The attackers get attacked B. The insects gather under the table C. The plants get ready to fight back D. The perfumes attract natural enemies 26. Scientists find from their studies that plants can _ A. predict natural disasters B. protect themselves against insects C. talk to one another intentionally D. help their neighbors when necessary 27. what can we infer from the last paragraph？ _ A. The word is changing faster than ever B. People have stronger senses than before C. The world is more plex than it seems D. People in Darwins time were more imaginativeCThe Intelligent Transport team at Newcastle University have turned an electric car into a mobile laboratory namedDrive LABin order to understand the challenges faced by older drivers and to discover where the key stress points areResearch shows that giving up driving is one of the key reasons for a fall in health and well-being among older people，leading to them being more isolated（隔绝）and inactiveLed by Professor Phil Blythe，the Newcastle team are developing in-vehicle technologies for older drivers which they hope could help them to continue driving into later lifeThese include custom-made navigation（导航） tools，night vision systems and intelligent speed adaptationsPhil Blythe explains：For many older people，particularly those living alone or in the country，driving is important for preserving their independence，giving them the freedom to get out and about without having to rely on othersBut we all have to accept that as we get older our reactions slow down and this often results in people avoiding any potentially challenging driving conditions and losing confidence in their driving skillsThe result is that people stop driving before they really need toDr Amy Guo，the leading researcher on the older driver study，explains，The DriveLAB is helping us to understand what the key stress points and difficulties are for older drivers and how we might use technology to address these problemsFor example，most of us would expect older drivers always go slower than everyone else but surprisingly，we found that in 30mph zones they struggled to keep at a constant speed and so were more likely to break the speed limit and be at risk of getting finedWere looking at the benefits of systems which control their speed as a way of preventing thatWe hope that our work will help with technological solutions（解决方案） to ensure that older drivers stay safer behind the wheel28.What is the purpose of the Drive LAB？_ATo explore new means of transport BTo design new types of carsCTo find out older drivers problems DTo teach people traffic rules29.Why is driving important for older people according to Phil Blythe？_AIt keeps them independent BIt helps them save timeCIt builds up their strength DIt cures their mental illnesses30.What do researchers hope to do for older drivers？_AImprove their driving skills BDevelop driver-assist technologiesCProvide tips on repairing their carsDOrganize regular physical checkups31.What is the best title for the text？_AA New Model Electric Car BA Solution to Traffic ProblemsCDriving Services for Elders DKeeping Older Drivers on the RoadDUniversity-the best days of my life!I made lots of friends in my student dorm，went to great parties，joined the debating societyand，well，I did some work too-but I must admit my lecturers were very patient with my tardiness（拖拉） Its easy to look back at our university days through rose-tinted spectacles but the truth is that when we first arrived on campus，most of us were out of our fort zone In fact，a survey of students at Imperial College London has revealed that 3out of 4students experience high levels of stress，or a mental health condition，during their time at collegeThe survey，pleted by over a thousand students，also found that 70% of those that experience stress do so at least once a week，and 9% of students feel stressed constantly Kirsty，a student at Exeter University，didnt enjoy her first days in collegeShe says：When I first got to university I dont think Id realized that Id forgotten how to make friendsId been with the same school friends for seven years，and so I was trying to balance social success with academic success while learning how to look after myself at quite a young age Dr Ruth Caleb of the counseling service at Brunel University in London has some tips that should make life easier for students before they set off for universityShe says：Certain things that I think it would be very helpful for students to have put in place are an ability to do the practical things of life-to do the washing，to do the cleaning and so on-being able to cookBudgeting is extremely important in university lifeAnd Caleb adds：You should learn how to spend time on your own fortably I graduated and learnt how to take care of myself the hard wayI hope that new students these days remember to acquire some life skills before they make the big jump 32. What did Kirsty find most difficult to do during her first days in college？ _ A. Not knowing how to make new friends B. Not realizing the importance of making friends C. Looking after herself at quite an early age D. Trying to achieve academic success 33. Which of the following tips are helpful or important EXCEPT _ according to DrRuth Caleb？ A. having the ability to cook B. being able to do the cleaning C. learning how to spend money on ones own D. balancing social success and academic success 34. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage？ _ A. During the first few days at college for new students，most of them felt fortable B. According to a survey，most students at Imperial College London suffered from stress at college C. The lecturers are always tolerant of college students improper behavior D. Acquiring some life skills isnt that important to new students 35.What does the author probably mean by sayingI graduated and learnt how to take care of myself the hard way？ _ A. He quickly adapted to the new environment when he first arrived on campus B. He graduated from college with many achievements C. It might have taken him some time to get used to college life D. It might have made him proud by leading an independent life at college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。选项中有两项为多余选项。The benefits of keeping a journalIf you want to grow，one important thing you should do is keeping a journalIt may seem simple，but it can make a big difference in your lifeI have been keeping journals for yearsWriting all the lessons I learn and all the ideas I get has bee a habit for meAnd to be honest，I cant imagine what my life would be like without it（36） _ It prevents you from losing an ideaHave you ever gotten an idea only to lose it later because you didnt write it down？（37） _ But then I developed the habit of writing down every idea that came into my mind as soon as possibleIf Im away from my puter，I usually write it down on a piece of paper that I bring wherever I goI will then transfer the idea to the journal in my puterIt helps you review all the lessons youve learnedBy reviewing your journal，you can quickly see the lessons youve learned and the ideas youve gotten（38） _ You can use the ideas to propel （鞭策） yourself forward（39） _ After keeping a journal for years，you can look back at it and see how far youve goneThings that were big problems in the past might seem small todayThe raw ideas you had in the past might have been realized todayIt helps you expand your ideasWhen you try to e up with a sentence to express an idea，you are thinking actively about it（40） _ In the end，you will expand your ideasAI often experienced that myselfBIt trains you to express your thoughtsCIt allows you to see your progress over timeDJust use whatever tool you feel fortable withEHere are some benefits you will get by keeping a journalFThinking actively helps you connect your idea to another ideaGThen you can do whatever necessary to avoid repeating the same mistakes第三部分语言知识运用(共两节，满分45分)第一节 完形填空(共20小题；每小题1. 5分，满分30分)阅读下面的短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。At my heaviest I weighed 370 poundsI had a very poor relationship with food：I used it to _41_bad feelings，to make myself feel better，and to celebrateWorried about my health，I tried many different kinds of_42_but nothing workedI came to believe that I could do nothing about my _43_ When I was 50，my weight problem began to affect me _44_I didnt want to live the rest of my life with this _45_ weight any more That year，I _46_ a seminar where we were asked to create a project that would touch the worldA seminar leader shared her _47_ story-she had not only 125 pounds，but also raised $25，000 for homeless children_48_by her story，I created the As We Heal（痊愈），the World Heals_49_ My goal was to lose 150 pounds in one year and raise $50，000_50_ a movement founded 30 years ago to end hungerThis bination of healing myself and healing the world _51_ me as the perfect solution _52_ I began my own personal weight program，I was filled with the fear that I would _53_ the same difficulties that beat me beforeWhile the _54_ hung over my head，there were also signs that I was headed down the right _55_ I sent letters to everyone I knew，telling them about my projectIt worked perfectlyDonations began _56_ in from hundreds of people Of course，I also took some practical steps to lose weightI consulted with a physician（内科医生），I hired a fitness coach，and I began to eat small and _57_ mealsMy fund-raising focus also gave me new motivation to exercise _58_ A year later，I _59_ my goal：I lost 150 pounds and raised $50，000!I feel that Ive been given a second life to devote to something that is_60_ and enormous 41 A. add B. mixC. kill D. share42 A. diets B. drinks C. fruits D. dishes43 A. heightB. abilityC. wisdomD. weight44 A. temporarilyB. recentlyC. seriouslyD. secretly45 A. idealB. extraC. normalD. low46 A. attendedB. organizedC. remendedD. mentioned47 A. folkB. successC. adventureD. science48 A. SurprisedB. AmusedC. InfluencedD. Disturbed49 A. projectB. businessC. systemD. custom50 A. in search ofB. in need ofC. in place ofD. in support of51 A. scaredB. consideredC. confusedD. struck52 A. AsB. UntilC. IfD. Unless53 A. get overB. run intoC. look forD. put aside54 A. excitementB. joyC. angerD. fear55 A. rowB. hallC. pathD. street56 A. breakingB. floodingC. jumpingD. stepping57 A. heavyB. fullC. expenseD. healthy58 A. regularlyB. limitlesslyC. suddenlyD. randomly59 A. setB. reachedC. missedD. dropped60 A. stressfulB. painfulC. meaningfulD. peaceful 第二节 (共10小题；每小题1. 5分，满分15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。Green is not always referring to the color. In some cases, it is the term used for environmental_61_(friend). If youve been expecting to replace your furniture, consider _62_(go) green because green furniture offers many benefits. Here are a few tips to get you started on your hunt for the perfect eco-friendly furniture. First, green furniture isnt harmful_63_your health. Also its making process doesnt cause damage to the environment in any way. Besides, by using eco-friendly _64_(product), you prevent global warming to some degree in your own way. The materials_ _65_are used in furniture are what make them green. Materials can be good for the environment _66_ because they are renewable resources or they are all _67_(nature). A lack of chemicals in furniture also_68_(mean) it is a better choice for the environment. It may be hard to imagine that a sofa or a table could actually be_69 _green product, but they really can be depending on what they _70_(make) of. Therefore, when you want to hunt for the perfect green furniture, you should choose the green materials.第四部分 写作(共两节，满分35分)第一节 短文改错(共10小题；每小题l分，满分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：在错的词下画一横线，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11处起)不计分。In the summer holiday following my eighteen birthday, I took driving lessons. I still remember how hardfirst day was. Before getting into the car. I thought I had learned the instructors orders，so once I started the car，my mind goes blankI forgot what he had said to me altogether. The instructor kept repeating the word, Speed up!Slow down!Turning left!I was so much nervous that I could hardly tell which direction was