1、牛栏山一中 20182019 学年度高三第一学期期中考试英 语 试 卷 2018.11第一部分：听力(共两节，满分 30 分) 第一节（共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，共 7.5 分）听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一道小题，从每题所给的 A、B 、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你将有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话你将听一遍。1.What will the man and woman probably do?A. Stay where they are. B. Go for a walk. C. Go to a coffee shop.2. What
2、is the woman probably doing?A. Asking for help. B. Making an appointment. C. Giving advice.3. What does the man want to do now?A. Prepare the schedule. B. Talk about the schedule. C. Take a rest.4. What does the woman feel about the US?A. Bored. B. Curious. C. Disappointed.5. When will the woman mee
3、t with Mr. Smith?A. 12:00. B. 1:30. C. 2:00. 第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，共 15 分）听下面 4 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几道小题，从每题所给的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 5 秒钟的时间阅读每小题。听完后，每小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白你将听两遍。听第 6 段材料，回答第 6 至 7 题。6. What does the man recommend?A. A chocolate cake. B. An apple pie. C. Some ice cream.7. Wha
4、ts the probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Boss and employee. B. Waiter and customer. C. Husband and wife.听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 至 9 题。8. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a supermarket. B. In a bank. C. In a post office.9. How long does overseas mail take?A. About 2 weeks.
5、 B. 3 business days. C. 1 business day.听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。10. What has the woman been thinking about for a long time?A. Her study. B. Her future. C. Her safety.11. Why doesnt the woman want to be a flight attendant?A. Its boring. B. Its exciting. C. Its dangerous.12. What does the woman want to
6、be?A. A teacher. B. An interpreter. C. A businesswoman.听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 15 题。13. What caused the traffic to stop?A. The storm. B. The snow. C. The wind.14. What will the weather be like during the day on Friday?A. Cloudy and rainy. B. Warm and sunny. C. Windy and cool.15. When will it probably rain
7、?A. On Friday night. B. On Saturday night. C. On Sunday morning. 第三节（共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，共 7.5 分）16-20 听下面一段对话，完成第 16 至 20 五道小题，每小题仅填写一个词。听对话前，你将有 20 秒钟的时间阅读试题，听完后你将有 60 秒钟的作答时间。这段对话你将听两遍。请将答案写在答题卡上。Information about the Host FamilyPlace near the 16 sidePreference a 17 studentFamily Members a couple wi
8、th 18 kidsPrice 80-100 dollars a 19 Others a 20 room第二部分：知识运用（共两节，45 分） 第 1 节 单项填空（共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，共 15 分）从每题所给的 A、B、C 、 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。21. The Lantern Festival falls on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, _ marks the end of the Chinese New Year celebrations.A. when B. wh
9、ere C. which D. what 22. _ in the city, I have easy access to modern facilities, such as cinemas, museums, and so on.A. Living B. To live C. Lived D. Live23. I prefer to live in the city because I want to keep up with the pace of the society _ I wont be left behind.A. so that B. before C. in case D.
10、 since24. Though _ by many people, he still firmly believes that it is very likely for life to exist on other planets.A. challenging B. challenge C. to challenge D. challenged25. The express train _ too fast when it entered a section of a curved track (弯道) before it ran off tracks.A. went B. had gon
11、e C. was going D. has gone26. I believe Liu Chuanjian _ have experienced hard training and tough days before he was able to deal with that dangerous situation.A. might B. should C. must D. ought to27. If Yang Liwei _ hard as an astronaut, he couldnt have become the first Chinese to enter the space.A
12、. didnt train B. hadnt trained C. shouldnt train D. wouldnt train28. _ Christopher Reeve would never walk again after the accident, he didnt give up and he got involved with charity work.A. Though B. Since C. As D. However29. It was reported that speeding was the cause to Taiwans worst train disaste
13、r in decades, which claimed 18 lives and left nearly 200 people _ Sunday.A. injure B. injured C. injuring D. injury30. On the Dragon Boat Festival, we usually eat _ is called “Zongzi”, which is sticky rice wrapped in fresh bamboo leaves.A. which B. that C. who D. what31. The custom of _ mooncakes on
14、 the Mid-Autumn Festival has been passed down from one generation to another.A. consume B. consuming C. to consume D. consumed32. It is his high sense of responsibility _ inspires me a lot to be brave enough to shoulder my responsibility in my life.A. which B. who C. what D. that33. I _ online Engli
15、sh classes from native speakers on the VipJr platform in the past two years.A. have been taking B. took C. had taken D. is taking34. Every year in April, the Water Festival _ among the Dai People to sweep the old and welcome the new.A. was celebrated B. has celebrated C. is celebrated D. celebrates3
16、5. Faced with the China-US trade war, the Chinese government _ great efforts to find the solution all the time.A. is making B. had made C. made D. was making第 2 节 完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，共 30 分）【阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的 A、 B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Andrew was working in a company for several years an
17、d he was wondering whether he should ask for a higher salary. While Andrew was getting ready for work one Friday morning, he announced to his wife that he had finally decided to ask his boss for a salary raise. All day Andrew felt 36 . What if Mr. Larchmont refused to 37 his request? Andrew had 38 s
18、o hard in the last 18 months. 39 , he deserved a wage increase.The thought of walking into Larchmonts office left Andrew weak 40 . Late in the afternoon he finally gathered the 41 to approach his superior. To his 42 and surprise, the ever-frugal （一贯节省的） Harvey Larchmont agreed to give Andrew a 43 !A
19、ndrew arrived home that evening, only 44 their dining table set with their best china, and candles lit. His wife, Tina, had prepared a delicate meal 45 his favorite dishes. Immediately he 46 someone from the office had tipped her off!Next to his plate Andrew found a beautiful lettered 47 . It was fr
20、om his wife, which read: “Congratulations, my love! I knew youd get the raise! I prepared this dinner to 48 just how much I love you. Im so 49 of your accomplishments!” He read it and stopped to 50 how sensitive and caring Tina wasAfter dinner, Andrew was on his way to the kitchen 51 he observed a s
21、econd card had slipped out of Tinas pocket. He picked it up. It read: “Dont worry about not getting the raise! You do deserve one! I prepared this dinner to show you just how much I love you 52 you didnt get the increase.”Tears 53 in Andrews eyes. Total acceptance! Tinas support for him was not 54 u
22、pon his success at work.The fear of rejection is often softened and we can undergo almost any setback or rejection when we know someone loves us 55 our success or failure.36Asad Bnervous Cdepressed Dexcited37Asubmit Badmit Caccept Dguarantee38Aworked Bstudied Cconducted Dmanaged39AFinally BEffective
23、ly CSuccessfully DAbsolutely 40Aat the knees Bfor the weight Cin the heart Dfor the leg41Athoughts Bstrength Ccourage Dforce42Asadness Bdelight Cshock Damazement43Apraise Baward Craise Dreward44Ato decorate Bto appreciate Cto get Dto find45Aas Bincluding Cthrough Dfor46Afigured Brecognized Cundersto
24、od Dpredicted47Aletter Bmail Cnote Denvelope48Aappreciate Bsee Cdisplay Dshow 49Aproud Badmirable Ccheerful Dcool50Acall on Bremind of Cfeed back Dreflect on51Awhen Bbefore Cuntil Dwhile52Aas though Bwhether Ceven though Dunless53Aflowed over Bwelled up Crushed out Dstreamed down54Aqualified Brestri
25、cted Cconcerned Dconditional55Awithout Bregardless of Ceither Ddespite 】第三部分：阅读理解（共两节，40 分） 第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，共 30 分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。【 AAs a gesture of friendship, Mayor Yukio Ozaki of Tokyo, Japan gave Washington, D.C. a gift of more than 3, 000 Japanese cherry tre
26、es on March 17, 1912. Every spring, the cherry trees in Washington, D.C. take bloom (开花), beginning one of the countrys loveliest celebrations, the National Cherry Blossom Festival (March 17- April 15). Book your trip now to see this vibrant display of pink and white in this city full of history!Was
27、hington, D.C. Cherry Blossom In-Depth TourPrice: $ 45 / personAvailable: Mar. 25 - Apr. 15Duration: 1 DayHighlights: Visit Washington, D.C.; experience the peak period of cherry blossom (April 8 - 12)Itinerary: Guests will start to celebrate the National Cherry Blossom Festival and discover the beau
28、ty of cherry blossoms. Next, we will begin our sightseeing city tour including Lincoln Memorial, White House, US Capitol, Madame Tussauds Wax Museum, Washington Monument and International Spy Museum. Then visit the next tourist spot, the Jefferson Memorial. Its the best location to view the cherry b
29、lossoms. Finally, guests may board a Potomac River cruise to see the city from the water. Then tour ends.Price Includes: Ground TransportationAdmission Fees:Destination Adult Child SeniorInternational Spy Museum (optional)$ 21.95 $ 14.95 (3-12yrs)$ 19.95 (Over 65 yrs)Madame Tussauds Wax Museum (opti
30、onal)$ 23 $ 17 (3-12yrs) $ 20 (Over 65 yrs)Potomac River Cruise (optional)$ 26 $ 18 (3-12yrs) $ 23 (Over 65 yrs)Note: If you would like to join in the optional activities, please pay the fee in cash to the tour guide. You cannot buy the tickets on your own or use City Pass. The tour guide will arran
31、ge the tickets for the group.56. On March 25, tourists can _.A. enjoy the National Cherry Blossom Festival B. have a discounted tour of a city full of historyC. experience the peak period of cherry blossom D. witness the first day of the festival57. Which of the following statements is TRUE?A. Japan
32、 presented cherry trees to attract tourists to Washington, D.C. B. Admission fees can be paid in cash or with City Pass.C. The tour covers five tourist spots without admission fees. D. Each tourist must choose at least one optional destination.58. It costs about _ for a 16-year-old student and his g
33、randpa (aged 67) to go on the tour, with the wax museum included.A. $ 110 B. $136 C. $127 D. $133】【BNelson Mandela is respected and admired across the world. And to South Africans he is a superstar. He is a hero who shocked the world by fighting for peace between races, despite the 27 years he spent
34、 in the prison of the South Africas white, racist regime(政权).Mandela who won the nations first all-race elections after the fall of apartheid (种族隔离) in 1994, retired 1999. But he remains as popular as ever.“Hes loved by all people, whether youre white or black, whether youre young or old,” said Ali
35、Bacher, South Africas former cricket (板球) chief.His popularity has inspired an entire national industry. His portrait(肖像) has appeared at many places, including on some goods. His face has appeared on a South African coin, a metropolitan area was named in his honour and some business leaders hope to
36、 build a massive, rotating statue in his likeness - the Statue of Freedom. It would stand taller than New Yorks Statue of Liberty.His popular appeal is similar to that of John F. Kennedy with US or Winston Churchill in Britain, but few politicians in this times have achieved his level of admiration,
37、 said Tom Lodge, head of the political science department of the University of the Witwatersrand.“Sometimes it isnt completely appreciated what a skilled performer Mandela has been throughout his political career. Hes a very, very clever man.” However, he is far from perfect.Most articles for his bi
38、rthday, which appeared in every major South African newspaper on the day, brief mentioned that Mandela did have his shortcomings.Then they returned to their flowing praises.“Through the ages, the human race has had its icons (偶像) - men and women who rose above ordinary people to inspire their genera
39、tions,” The Mail and Guardian Weekly said. “In our generation, the gods presented us Nelson Mandela.”59. Nelson Mandela is loved by all the people of South Africa because _.A. hes as popular as Kennedy and Churchill B. hes a great fighter against the racialism C. he spent 27 in prisonD. hes the firs
40、t all-race elections president60. Which of the following statements about Mandelas portrait is true?A. It is used to raise money for the Statue of Freedom. B. It appears on the Statue of Freedom.C. It helps develop business.D. It is similar to that of John F. Kennedy or Winston Churchill.61. The und
41、erlined sentence in the last paragraph means “_.”A. We are proud to live in Mandelas time B. Mandela is as great as a god C. Mandela lives together with us all D. We are proud to know Mandela62. What can we infer from the text?A. The article may have appeared in a newspaper on Mandelas birthday.B. M
42、ost articles specially stressed Mandelas shortcomings.C. The Statue of Freedom is a present for Mandelas birthday.D. Mandela is a very skilled politician. 】【 CDid you know that womens brains are smaller than mens? The average womens brain weighs 10% less than mensSince research has shown that the bi
43、gger the brain, the cleverer the animal, men must be more intelligent than women. Right? Wrong. Men and women always score similarly on intelligence tests, despite the difference in brain size. Why? After years of study, researchers have concluded that its whats inside that matters, not just the siz
44、e of the brain. The brain consists of “grey matter” and “white matter”. While men have more of the latter, the amount of “thinking” brain is almost exactly the same in both sexesIt has been suggested that smaller brain appears to work faster, perhaps because the two sides of the brain are better con
45、nected in women. This means that little girls tend to learn to speak earlier, and that women can understand sorts of information from different sources at the same time. When it comes to talking to the boss on the phone, cooking dinner and keeping an eye on the baby all at the same time, its women w
46、ho come out on top every timeThere are other important differences between two sexes. As white matter is the key to spatial（空间的）tasks, men know better where things are in relation to other things. “A great footballer always knows where he is in relation to the other players, and he knows where to go
47、,” says one researcher. That may explain one of lifes great mysteries: why men refuse to ask for direction and women often need to!The differences begin when fetuses（胎儿）are about nine weeks old, which can be seen in the action of children as young as one. A boy would try to climb a barrier before him or push it down while a girl would attract help from others. These brain differences also explain the fact that more men take up jobs that require good spatial skills, while more women speech skills. It may all go back to our ancestors, among whom women neede
