1、2018 届黑龙江省大庆铁人中学高三上学期期中考试 英语命题人： 审题人： 试题说明：1、本试题满分 150 分，答题时间 120 分钟。 2、请将答案填写在答题卡上，考试结束后只交答题卡。第卷 第一部分 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，选出最佳答案。AThe Bazaar of Bad DreamsAuthor: Stephen KingUS author Stephen King is well-known for creating contemporary horror
2、, supernatural fiction and science fiction stories. His latest book delivers a generous collection of stories with hidden connections. The master storyteller also includes insight into why and how he came to write them.Magnus Chase and the Gods of AsgardAuthor: Rick RiordanA troubled kid named Magnu
3、s Chase has lived alone on the streets of Boston since his mothers mysterious death. His life changes when he meets Uncle Randolph, a man his mother warned him about. Randolph reveals that Chase is the son of a Norse god. Chase is then tasked with searching for a lost weapon to save the world from m
4、onsters.Little Victories: Perfect Rules for Imperfect Living Author: Jason GayThere are always moments in our lives when we feel doomed（注定） to be imperfect. In this collection of humorous essays，Wall Street Journal columnist Jason Gay tells us that, when we mess things up，we should just give ourselv
5、es a break and celebrate the things we did right.Thing Explainer: Complicated Stuff in Simple Words Author: Randall MunroeHave you ever been puzzled by complex terminology (术语）？ Has it prevented you from learning about science? This fascinating book provides simple explanations and line drawings to
6、explain essential science concepts. The books author is the man behind the popular science blog - What If.1. What do the first two books have in common?A. They are both humorous. B. They are both science essays.C. They are not about real life. D. They are both collections of stories2. Whose book is
7、your best choice when you feel dissatisfied with life?A. Stephen King. B. Jason Gay. C. Rick Riordan. D. Randall Munroe.3. What does Randall Munroe differ from the other authors?A. Hes written a story about the son of Norse god.B. He inspires readers to live a perfect life.C. He is well-known for su
8、pernatural fictions.D. He writes blog posts on popular science.BThe word advertising refers to any kind of public announcement that brings products and services to the attention of people. Throughout history, advertising has been an effective way to promote(促进)the trading and selling of goods. In th
9、e Middle Ages, merchants employed “town criers“ to read public messages aloud to promote their goods. When printing was invented in the fifteenth century, pages of advertisements(ads)could be printed easily and were either hung in public places or put in books.By the end of the seventeenth century,
10、when newspapers were beginning to be read by more people, printed materials became an important way to promote products and services. The London Gazette was the first newspaper to set aside a place just for advertising. This was so successful that by the end of the century several companies started
11、businesses for the purpose of making newspaper ads for merchants.Advertising spread quickly throughout the eighteenth century. Ad writers were starting to pay more attention to the design of the ad text. Everything, from clothes to drinks, was promoted with clever methods such as repetition of the f
12、irms name or product, words organized in eyecatching patterns, the use of pretty pictures and expressions easy to remember.Near the end of the nineteenth century, companies that were devoted to the production of ads came to be known as “advertising agencies(广告商) “The agencies developed new ways to g
13、et people to think of themselves as members of a group. Throughout the twentieth century, advertising agencies promoted consumerism(消费主义)as a way of life, spreading the belief that people could be happy only if they bought the “right“ products.4.What was advertising like in the Middle Ages?AAd messa
14、ges were shouted out in public places.BMerchants were employed to promote products.CProduct information was included in books.DAd signs were put up in towns.5.What does the word “This“ in Paragraph 2 refer to? A. Working with ad agencies.B. Including pictures in ads.C. Selling goods in markets.D. Ad
15、vertising in newspapers.6.The 18th century advertising was special in its_.Agrowing spending Battractive designsCadvertising companies Dprinting materials7.Which of the following might be the best title for the text?AThe Story of AdvertisingBThe Value of Advertising DesignsCThe Role of Newspaper Adv
16、ertisingDThe Development of Printing for AdvertisingCWhen I recently revealed to my friends, colleagues, and family members that I would be moving my family to Israel, the reactions were numerous and varied. Some people said it was an expected thing while others asked: Why now? What will you do?For
17、me, making the move to Israel is the fulfillment of a dream that has lasted for my 47 years of life. I have always known that Israel is my home. Over the years Israel has been in my heart, but I have found a number of reasons to put off making it my permanent residence: kids, the economy, education
18、you name an excuse, and at some point I have probably used it.Truthfully, I believe that I was always just a little bit scared. And of course I still am, with the fear factor that is reported by the press surrounding the Israeli military and economy. However, it has come to the point when I have rea
19、lized that for over 2000 years we have longed for this land, and that for 47 years I have denied the opportunity to make it my home. I am finally ready to fully grasp this opportunity.Over the years, I have always loved visiting Israel. I have traveled there with my family, and enjoyed introducing t
20、housands of travelers to the country. I have come to love all of these things about Israel as a tourist because I get to love my home. And as far as waiting for the “perfect” condition under which to make aliyah, I believe the time is now!I have been asked many times if I am nervous about moving to
21、Israel. Before I answer, I remember that we have overcome the Greeks, the Romans, the Russian killings, Hitler and the Holocaust(大屠杀)，and the armies of seven countries.How can I not feel confident that I , and my family, will overcome any difficulties that may come our way? I am not worrying, compla
22、ining, crying, or fearing as I prepare to make aliyah. I am proud and excited to say that I am fulfilling a 47-year-old dream: I am going home.8. What does the author want to say in the passage?A. His dream is to come true after 47 years.B. It is a dilemma for him to return to Israel.C. He didnt liv
23、e a happy life in Israel.D. It is a latest trend to fulfill everyones dream.9. The author didnt return to Israel before because_.A. his children mainly held him backB. he failed to get determinedC. he didnt save enough moneyD. he hoped to finish his education10. What does the underlined part “make a
24、liyah” mean in the passage?A. To return to Israel.B. To make a decision.C. To live happily.D. To catch a chance.11. It can be inferred from the passage that _.A. the author will be happy to meet his relatives in IsraelB. Israel is a familiar word but a strange place for the authorC. the Israeli suff
25、ered a lot in the historyD. Israel is still a place between wars and chaosDChinese students extremely neat handwritten compositions have aroused a heated debate among Internet users since photos of the compositions and a teachers picky remarks were published on Daily Mail Online.“Can you believe thi
26、s essay is handwritten? ” Daily Mail Online asked.The website reported on the compositions that looked like they had been machine printed and on the teachers remarks at Hengshui High School in North Chinas Hebei Province, one of Chinas top 100 high schools. The teacher wrote, “not one stroke (笔画) mo
27、re, not one stroke less” about some compositions that werent neatly written.The story immediately aroused a heated debate among British Internet users and got 652 comments after it was published on Wednesday. Some British readers were amazed by the neat handwriting and attributed (归于)Chinas growing
28、development to this strict teaching method. A reader named Jim said, “This is another example of why China is rising to the top”, and his comment gained 72 supports. But some readers thought the too-picky method doesnt make sense in helping students learn better English and suppresses（压制） students c
29、reativity.Chinese Internet users also expressed different opinions after English newspapers, a user of Chinas Twitter like Sina Weibo, posted the story along with its comments on Weibo on Thursday. Since then, the post has received 1, 479 comments. Sina Weibo user wenjinzetui said, “Beautiful handwr
30、iting proves an ability”, echoing an old Chinese saying that the style is the man. However, another Weibo user, honorificabilitus, said, “Its meaningless to pursue that neat English handwriting, since learning language is for communicating, let alone English students dont write that neatly. ”There a
31、re also many Weibo users showing worry about this too-strict teaching method, as weibo user li-owl-stop said, “We should reflect the Chinese-style education, and its hard to imagine what would happen if all the schools in China adopted the teaching method at Hengshui High School. ”12.What can be inf
32、erred from the last sentence in the third paragraph?A. The teachers teaching method was very strict.B. The students handwriting was too bad.C. The teacher was too-picky.D. The compositions were not printed by machine.13. As for the Chinese students extremely neat handwriting, the British Internet us
33、ers _.A. were amazed by it B. thought it suppresses students creativityC. had different views about it D. thought it meaningless 14. What Sina Weibo user wenjinzetui said tells us that _.A. a person whose handwriting is beautiful must be an able manB. ones handwriting can reflect his or her certain
34、ability in a wayC. a person whose handwriting is neat must be beautifulD. the saying that the style is the man is out of date today15. According to the weibo user li-owl-stop, what is the Chinese-style education?A. The education using strictest teaching method. B. The education stimulating students
35、creativity.C. The education for all the Chinese people. D. The education like British education.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。Information Overload In modern society，if were trying to make a decision，we often have so much information that we get confused，and we
36、dont know what to doThis state is known as information overload （16） _ It can cause stress，frustration and reduced productivityBut what can we do in the face of information overload？ Plan for only one time each day to check e-mail，social messaging sites，Wechat ，etc Dont allow yourself to check multi
37、ple times，unless you truly are waiting for an important e-mail （17） _ And that eats up your valuable time before getting away If you are suffering from too many electronic interruptions during the weekday，ask people to call or text you during work hours only if its really an emergency （18） _ Remind
38、yourself that its okay to not know everythingIn fact，its impossible to keep up with the pace of the information superhighwayThe sooner you accept that，the happier youll be （19） _ It is good to fall behind on the information that really isnt worth your attention （ 20） _ Set aside a regular time each
39、week where you and other family members do not use any kind of electronic media technologies，including televisionIt could be something you do every weekend，or perhaps an hour or two every evening AJust catch up with the happiest moment BKnow whats worth knowing and what isnt CEach time you go online
40、 ， you run the risk of being addicted to it DSpend time with your family free from electronic products EWe need to find some effective ways to process the information F Almost everyone suffers from it to some degreeGOtherwise they and you end up stealing time from your employer第二部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分 45
41、分）第一节（共 40 小题：每小题 1.5 分，满分 60 分）阅读下面短文，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。完形填空（1）When I entered Berkeley, I hoped to earn a scholarship (奖学金). Having been a straight-A _21_, I believed I could take difficult subjects and really _22_ something. One such _23_ was World Literature run by Professo
42、r Jayne. I was greatly interested in the ideas he _24_ in class.When I took the first exam, I was _25_ to find a 77, “C+“, on my test paper. I went to Professor Jayne, who _26_ my arguments but remained _27_. I decided to try _28_, although I didnt know what that _29_ because schooling had always be
43、en easy for me. I read the books more _30_, but got another 77. Again, I reasoned (争论) with Professor Jayne. _31_, he listened patiently but wouldnt _32_ his mind. One more test before the final exam. One more chance to _33_ my grade. So I redoubled my _34_. But my efforts were no good and everythin
44、g went as _35_.The last hurdle (障碍) was the final. No matter what grade I got, it wouldnt _36_ three “C+“. I might as well kiss the scholarship good-bye. I _37_ working hard. I felt I knew the course material as well as I ever would. The night before the final, I even _38_ myself to a movie. The nex
45、t day I decided for once Id have fun with a test. A week later, I was surprised to find I had got a(n) “_39_“. I hurried into Professor Jaynes office. He seemed to be expecting me. “If I gave you the grade as you expected, you wouldnt continue to work as hard.“It was the _40_ “A“ on the course. The
46、next year I received my scholarship. Ive always remembered Professor Jaynes lesson: you alone must set your own standard of excellence.21. A. student B. teacher C. doctor D. worker22. A. buy B. learn C. reduce D. treat23.A. task B. game C. course D. office24. A. presented B. praised C. collected D.
47、refused25.A. glad B. polite C. silent D. shocked26. A. listened to B. waited for C. depended on D. held on27. A. interested B. angry C. unmoved D. kind28. A. less B. not C. once D. harder29.A. started B. meant C. owned D. contained30.A. easily B. quickly C. carefully D. widely31. A. Again B. Usually
48、 C. Instead D. Generally32.A. set B. open C. explain D. change33. A. improve B. drop C. ignore D. repair34.A. power B. directions C. efforts D. advantages35. A. now B. tomorrow C. before D. never36. A. add B. control C. upset D. cancel37. A. minded B. stopped C. enjoyed D. suggested38. A. turned B. treated C. invited D. led39. A. A B. B C. C D. D40.A. last B. personal C. old D. only完形填空（2）I honestly dont think that anyone out there really tries hard to become nobody in every aspect of their lives. Although there are some people t
