1、- 1 -甘肃省武威第二中学 2019 届高三英语上学期第三阶段（期中）考试试题（无答案）（考试时间：100 分钟 试卷满分：120 分） 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，选出最佳选项。AIt has long been thought that elephants rely on their large ears and bathing in rivers to stay cool in hot climates. New research, however, h
2、as showed that the worlds largest land animals have a secret trick of controlling their body temperatures.Scientists have long been puzzled by temperature regulation(调节)in elephants. Generally, animals with large bodies tend to hold more heat because, compared to their size, they have a small surfac
3、e area for heat to escape from. Elephants, with their heavyweight frames, would appear to be at a disadvantage in the heat of their African and Asian habitats, especially because they have thick fur to protect them from bushes and trees.Scientists thought that these creatures, which weigh up to 13 t
4、ons when fully-grown, grow large ears to help them stay cool. The skin on the ears is thinner, so blood which flows into them cools down more easily. But findings by researchers at two universities in Vienna have showed that elephants are also able to cool down by increasing the blood flow to skin p
5、atches(斑) in other parts of their bodies.The researchers studied six African elephants at Vienna Zoo as they moved between outdoor and indoor environments to see how the temperature on their skin surface would change. They found up to 15 “hot spots” all over an elephants body surface, in addition to
6、 large patches on the ears. The study shows how these patches expand as the air temperature increases and more blood flows - 2 -nearer to the skin surface. Other experiments show that elephants in the wild use the same “windows” to control their body temperature.Elephants have two additional ways to
7、 stay cool: flapping(拍打)the ears and bathing. Together with these tricks, the skin hot spots allow the animals to keep their body temperature always at about 36 degreesone degree less than humans.1What can we know about the elephants?A They have thick fur to protect them.B They live in cool areas in
8、 Africa and Asia.C They can weigh up to 3 tons when fully-grown.D They are afraid of water and rivers.2The function of the thinner skin on elephantsears is to_.A control their body temperature B help hold more heatC drive away insects D keep sensitive hearing3The new research_.A studied six Asian el
9、ephantsB studied elephants in a zoo and in the wildC aimed to discover the elephants disadvantagesD proved that scientists earlier beliefs were totally trueBMySpace, the social networking website, is different from other websites which only provide stories about other people. MySpace is a place that
10、 allows you to broadcast your own stories and personal information to as many people as you like. Started two years ago, it is a big source of information for and about American kids.Teenagers and their parents feel very different about it. Teens are rushing to join the site, not sharing their paren
11、ts worries. It signals yet another generation gap in the digital era.For teenagers, it is reliable network to keep in touch with their friends. They will often list their surnames, birthdays, afterschool jobs, school clubs, - 3 -hobbies and other personal information.“MySpace is an easy way to reach
12、 just about everyone. I dont have all the phone numbers of my acquaintances. But if I want to get in touch with one of them, I could just leave them a message on MySpace， ”said Abby Van Wassen. She is a 16yearold student at Woodland Hills High of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.Parents on the other hand ar
13、e seriously concerned about the security problems of MySpace. “Every time we hold a parents meeting, the first question is always about MySpace， ”said Kent Gates, who travels the country doing Internet safety seminars(研讨会)The National Centre for Missing and Exploited Children has received at least 2
14、88 MySpace related complaints, according to Mary Beth Buchanan, a lawyer in Pittsburgh.“Your profile on MySpace shows all your personal information to anyone on the Web. And MySpace even lists this information by birthplace and age. Its like a free checklist for troublemakers and it endangers childr
15、en， ” Buchanan said.4From the passage, we can learn that MySpace _.A brings about the generation gapB is very careful about peoples privacyC encourages you to list your personal informationD lists the telephone numbers of your friends5Why are some parents against MySpace?A Because they think MySpace
16、 has a bad influence on their children.B Because they dont want to pay so much money for MySpace.C Because it takes up too much of their childrens spare time.D Because troublemakers can easily reach their children through the site.6What can we infer from “Every time we hold a parents meeting, the fi
17、rst question is always about MySpace”？A MySpace has become a top problem troubling parents.B MySpace often holds parents meetings.C MySpace is quite popular with parents.D Parents have lots of questions about the website.- 4 -7Which of the following can be the best title of the passage?A Internet Sa
18、fety B MySpace C Generation Gap D The Digital EraCKids are natural scientists. That may be why they ask so many questions.Younger kids take up science and math with amazing enthusiasm, yet as they get older they often lose their excitement. Children look on scientific exploration as play, but as the
19、y get older they start to connect it with big heavy books, long worksheets and a lot of really confusing words.What a tragedy！We had their attention, they were listening, they were participating, they were learning and then we lost it to boredom.We need our kids to play more. More play brings up bas
20、ic scientific concepts(概念)Being familiar with basic scientific concepts brings about exploration which leads to research. Once they are researching, they are completely into the learning.My boys built a small 9hole golf course next to our driveway one day. It was a great product of science. They dug
21、 out the holes and channels to guide the golf ball. They played with architecture with a series of pipes they had found in the garage. They tested speed and momentum(动量)by creating one of the holes across the driveway. They experienced biology when deciding which front yard plants could be used as a
22、 part of the course and which needed to be pulled up.If I had sent them out to the yard to build a 9hole golf course ,it would have never happened. It was because it was their idea that it worked. I try to tell them some of the concepts after the fact. When they ask about something, I try to relate
23、it back to something they have built, experienced, or felt. I try to give them a vocabulary around what they already know.An afternoon can change the way kids look at the world. Not bad for a day of play.8What can we learn about kids attitudes towards science from the first three paragraphs?A Kids t
24、hink they are born to work as scientists.- 5 -B Younger kids begin to learn science on purpose.C Older kids often link science with boring things.D Childrens taking an interest in science is a tragedy.9By building the small golf course, the writers boys learnt about all of the following things EXCEP
25、T_.A speed B momentum C biology D agriculture10If the writer had forced the boys to build a small golf course, they might have _.A asked her some related scientific conceptsB made a better golf course than the one they had builtC asked their friends to help them with the workD got bored and refused
26、to follow the writers directions11In which part of a newspaper is the article probably included?A Architecture. B Education. C Health. D Sports.DThe Chinese word “Shanzhai“ means a small mountain village, but now it becomes an accepted name for fakes, after “Shanzhai Cell-phones“ produced by small w
27、orkshops in southern China became popular in the mainland market over the past two years. Besides Shanzhai“ electronic products, there are “Shanzhai“ movies, “Shanzhai“ stars and even a “Shanzhai“ Spring Festival Gala, a copy of the 25-year-old traditional show presented by CCTV on Chinese Lunar New
28、 Years Eve.“Shanzhai“ has become a culture of its own, meaning anything that imitates something famous. In Chongqing, “Shanzhai“ version “Birds Nest“ and “Water Cube“ woven by farmers with bamboo attract wide attention from tourists. Both are copies of the famous Olympic buildings in Beijing.A liter
29、ature critic said that taking the “Shanzhai“ Gala as an example, when the traditional CCTV program becomes less and less attractive to the audience, the “Shanzhai“ version appears timely to attract people. “Although it is often connected with poor techniques and operation, Shanzhai culture meets the
30、 psychological needs of common people and could be a comfort to their minds,“ he - 6 -said.To the mainstream（主流） culture, the rise of “Shanzhai“ culture is a challenge and a motivation. People believe different kinds of cultures developing together is a perfect way and it is for the public to choose
31、.12The Chinese word “Shanzhai“ may have started with_.A fake cell-phones B electronic productsC Spring Festival Gala D Olympic buildings13According to the passage, “Shanzhai “ culture means_.A the action that a person imitates famous peopleB products with poor techniques and qualityC anything that a
32、re copies of something famousD those similar names to famous brands14We can infer that the mainstream culture_.A is held back by “Shanzhai“ cultureB is the challenge of“Shanzhai“ cultureC will be replaced by “Shanzhai“ cultureD may develop faster because of the challenge of “Shanzhai“ culture15The u
33、nderlined word “imitates“ is closest in meaning to_.A steals B copies C advertises D cheats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。English is one of the most difficult languages to master. Even if you might not yet sound like someone born and raised speaking the languag
34、e, you should still congratulate yourself on how far youve come. Remember that practice makes perfect. So keep working at it and your skill level will certainly improve.Create an English environment for yourself.16The more you hear the language, the better youll understand how and when to use common
35、 words and phrases and how the language is pronounced.Practise speaking English every chance you get, whether at school, at work or - 7 -speaking to family and friends. When you speak in your native language, ask yourself, “How would I say that in English?”Watch yourself speak English in the mirror.
36、17And practise changing anything you dont like. If youre uncomfortable making up things to say to yourself, just read your lessons aloud.Use confident body language while you speak English. Even if youre having trouble pronouncing words or remembering phrases, dont keep your head down. Speak in a na
37、tural, conversational tone(语气); keep your back and head straight, and your chin(下巴) up. If youre in a relaxed setting, put your hands behind your head and put your feet up.18Find a language friend who speaks fluent English and wants to learn your language.19Increase your confidence by knowing you ha
38、ve something valuable to teach, as well as something to learn.20Instead of saying “Im no good at this,” say “Every day Im getting better.”ATake turns teaching each otherBTrain your body into feeling in controlCSpeak confidently about your English abilityDLearning a language requires long hours of st
39、udy and practiceE. Get comfortable with the way you look speaking the languageF. Read books, watch television shows, movies and plays in EnglishG. Improve your confidence by teaching those worse at English than you第二部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分 45 分）第一节 (共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 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
40、中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Douglas was my cousin. I first met him when he came to stay with my family for a _21_, because his parents were going to teach in Africa.He and his family _22_all the way on the other side of the country, so we had never had a chance to visit. _23_, when we arrived at the airport, i
41、t was not - 8 -hard to find which person was my _24_. He was the one standing all alone, looking around for someone to _25_him. He looked a little scared to meet us, _26_started to smile shyly after my mom hugged (拥抱) him.When we got back home and Douglas _27_putting his things away, I could not bel
42、ieve it. All of his _28_were the same, all white shirts and dark blue shorts. He _29_had a dark blue jacket with a tie!“How come you _30_only one kind of clothes?” I asked him.“Thats the way my school has _31_been,” he said. “We have to wear uniforms.”“I would hate having to wear the _32_thing every
43、 day,” I said.“I dont _33_,” Douglas said. “It _34_time. I dont have to think about what I am going to wear.”“Well, we dont wear uniforms at our _35_. Youre going to look pretty _36_if you come to school in a jacket and tie.”Douglas looked worried. _37_, I felt bad. I had not meant to _38_his feelin
44、gs. After all, it was not easy to come all this way to live with some _39_family for a year. Then and there I decided that I was going to _40_my cousin and try to make this as good a year as possible for him.21A day B week C month D year22A worked B lived C traveled D studied23A However B Instead C
45、Besides D Therefore24A parent B cousin C uncle D friend25A ask B teach C help D meet26A so B but C or D and27A started B stopped C finished D continued28A bags B pictures C books D clothes29A also B again C still D even30A make B hate C wear D sell31A sometimes B never C always D seldom32A right B s
46、ame C only D old- 9 -33A know B use C mind D remember34A costs B saves C wastes D counts35A airport B country C home D school36A brave B funny C smart D handsome37A Really B Luckily C Suddenly D Secretly38A share B enjoy C hurt D understand39A difficult B special C big D strange40A look at B look fo
47、r C look after D look up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。The first foreign language I studied was French, and I learnt it at a secondary school between the ages of 11 and 18. It was a compulsory subject for the first three years and I 41 (choose) to continue studying
48、it afterwards because I enjoyed it, found it 42 (interest) and was quite good at it. Outside class I practiced 43 (listen) to the French language radio and reading French books.Before going to university, I spent three months working on 44 farm in southern France. This helped me become pretty fluent 45 French and acquire a rich farming-related vocabulary.My French has also been 46 (help) on holiday on Morocco and Portugal. French 47 (use) as a second language in Morocco and in other countri
