1、2018-2019 年度高三第一学期英语期中考试试卷考试时间：100 分钟 分值：150 分第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分 40 分）第一节：（共 15 小题，每题 2 分，共 30 分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项中（A、B、C 和 D），选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AHere is a list of some of the best museums for children inAmerica.Please Touch Childrens MuseumThis museum lies in Philadelphia. It offers Alice in Wonderl
2、and exhibits where young children can play with giant flowers and have tea parties. Kids can also play on musical instruments and babies can crawl on lily pads , which make musical sounds.The Childrens Museum of IndianapolisThis museum lies in Indiana. It holds a fair share of dinosaur fossils (化石).
3、There are many fossils like the T. Rex, Bucky and many others in an 8 ,000-squarefoot area. Around 10,000 man-made objects, including a 55-ton steam engine and a 33-foot tall water clock, are there in the 365 ,000-square-foot area. It also offers activities like dinosaur building, camps and classes
4、featuring space themes and other educational programs.Boston Childrens MuseumThis museum lies in Massachusetts. The exhibits here are of health, art, science , culture and environment. In this museum, children also learn about Japanese culture. Activities like Play Lab, New Balance Climb and The Rec
5、ycle Shop bring out the creativity in children.National Museum of PlayThis museum, which lies in Rochester area of New York, has a wide collection of dolls, games, toys and other home crafts dating back to the 19th century. Here, educational tours include stories of machines and other toys. Kids can
6、 walk in Sesame Street exhibit and cook food at play or TV studios.Childrens Museum of HoustonThis museum lies in Texas. Termed as the best playground for mind, this museum offers scores of activities for kids of every age. It even offers free family adventure events where families with their kids a
7、re encouraged to work on math activities and games. Children also learn about broadcasting activities and preserving ecosystems.1.One who has interest in environmental protection can choose to visit _.A.National Museum of Play or Childrens Museum of HoustonB.Boston Childrens Museum or Childrens Muse
8、um of HoustonC.Please Touch Childrens Museum or Boston Childrens MuseumD.The Childrens Museum of Indianapolis or National Museum of Play2.While visiting National Museum of Play, you can take part in _.A.dinosaur buildingB.playing with giant flowersC.New Balance ClimbD.cooking food at play or TV stud
9、ios3.If a couple with kids of different ages want to do activities together, they should go to _.A.TexasB.New YorkC.IndianaD.Massachusetts4.Who might be most interested in this passage?A.ParentsB.Teachers.C.Children.D.Researchers.BAudrey Hepburn won an Academy Award as Best Actress for her first maj
10、or American movie, Roman Holiday, which was released in 1953. But she is remembered as much for her aid work as for her acting. Born in Belgium in 1929, Audreys father was British and her mother was Dutch. Audrey was sent to live at a British school for part of her childhood. During World War, she l
11、ived and studied in the Netherlands. Her mother thought it would be safe from German attacks. Audrey studied dance as a teenager and during college when she returned to London after the war. But she realized she wasnt going to be a ballerina. So she began taking acting parts in stage shows. Later sh
12、e began to get small parts in movies. But it was Audrey Hepburns move to America that brought her true fame. In 1951 she played the character “Gigi” in the Broadway play of the same name to great critical praise. Two years later, Roman Holiday made her a star at the age of 24. Audrey made more than
13、25 movies. Among her most popular roles was Holly Golightly in Breakfast at Tiffanys in 1961. Three years later she played Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady. She got married two times and had one son by each husband. In 1989, the UN Childrens Fund named Audrey a goodwill ambassador. She travelled all
14、over the world in support of UNICEF projects. The UN agency said she was a tireless worker. She often gave 15 interviews a day to gain money and support for UNICEF projects. Audrey Hepburn often said her loyalty to UNICEF was the result of her experiences as a child during World War. She said she kn
15、ew what it was like to be starving and to be saved by international aid. She was a goodwill ambassador until her death in 1993 from colon cancer.5.In Paragraph 1,“her aid work” means _.A.making moviesB.taking acting parts in stage showsC.winning an Academy Award as Best ActressD.acting as a goodwill
16、 ambassador for UNICEF6.The reason why Audrey lived and studied in the Netherlands was that _.A.she wanted to be a ballerinaB.her parents were from BritainC.the education there was excellentD.it was safe there7._ is NOT mentioned in the passage about Audrey Hepburn.A.MarriageB.IdentityC.Contribution
17、D.Religion8._ is the right order for Audreys life. The first time she began to play in movies. She returned to London from the Netherlands. She won an Academy Award as Best Actress. She travelled all over the world on support of UNICEF projects. She played a part in My Fair Lady.A.B.C.D.CThis parabl
18、e(寓言)is told of a farmer who owned an old mule(骡子). The mule fell into the farmers well. The farmer heard the mule praying for whatever mules do when they fall into wells. After carefully assessing(评估)the situation, the farmer sympathized(同情)with the mule, but decided that neither the mule nor the w
19、ell was worth the trouble of saving. Instead, he called his neighbors together , told them what had happened, and asked them to help pour dirt to bury the old mule in the well and put him out his misery.At the beginning, the old mule was crazy! But as the farmer and his neighbors continued shovellin
20、g and the dirt hit his back, a thought struck him. It suddenly dawned on him that every time a shovel load of dirt landed on his back, he would shake it off and step up!This he did, blow after blow. “Shake it off and step up shake it off and step up shake it off and step up!” He repeated to encourag
21、e himself. No matter how painful the blows, or how distressing the situation seemed, the old mule fought panic and just kept right on shaking it off and stepping up!It wasnt long before the old mule, battered and exhausted, stepped triumphantly(胜利地)over the wall of that well! What seemed like it wou
22、ld bury him actually helped him all because of the manner in which he handled his adversity(逆境).Thats life! If we face our problems and respond to them positively, and refuse to give in to panic, bitterness, or self-pity.The adversities that come along to bury us usually have within them the very re
23、al potential to benefit us! Never be afraid to try something new. Remember that amateurs(生手)built the boat. Professionals built the Titanic.9. Why did the farmer decide to bury the mule in the well?A.Because he thought the mule was of little use.B.Because he didnt like the praying made by the mule.C
24、.Because he thought the well couldnt be used any longer after the accident.D.Because he didnt want to see the mule suffer more in the well.10. What does the underlined sentence in the second paragraph mean?A.The mule became calm B.The mule became quiet.C.The mule suddenly had an idea D.The mule lost
25、 heart.11. Who saved the mule at last?A.The farmer B.The farmers neighborsC.The farmer and his neighbors D.The mule himself12. What lesson can we learn from the passage?a. One should give up something of little use.b. One should depend oneself when in trouble.c. One should show mercy to others who a
26、re in trouble.d. There must be something that one can do well no matter what he is.e. Be self-determined and never give up, and one can succeed in the end.A.a, b, e B.b, d, e C.a, c, e D.b, c, eDAnyone for kimchi(韩国泡菜)? Around 2,000 women made the traditional dish last week in Seoul, the capital of
27、the Republic of Korea(ROK). More than 270 tons of kimchi were produced and handed out to needy neighbours.In the ROK, kimchi is more than a dish to be eaten with every meal, even though Koreans are said to eat about 40 pounds(around 18kg) of kimchi per person each year.According to K, the countrys o
28、fficial multilingual website, kimchi represents“the spirit” of the Koreans.Kimchi traditionally has a rosy color. K says: “The color red wards off (避开) evil spirits. The color represents the spirit of the Korean people and kimchi is more than just a food. Its a culture.”A meal without kimchi is unth
29、inkable. So what is kimchi?Joan Raymond, food writer for US website , writes: “Its a reddish, fermented (发酵的) cabbage dish , made with a mix of garlic salt, vinegar, chili peppers and other spices.It is served at every meal, either along with or mixed with rice and noodles. It is part of a high-fibe
30、r, low fat diet, which has kept obesity(肥胖) at bay.”Kimchi is used in everything from soups to pancakes and as a topping (配料) on pizza and burgers.H named kimchi in its list of the worlds top five healthiest foods as it is rich in vitamins, aids digestion and may even reduce the risk of cancer.A stu
31、dy conducted by Seoul National University claimed that chickens infected with the H5N1 virus (bird flu) recovered after eating food containing the same bacteria found in kimchi.When Koreans pose for photos, they say “kimchi”, instead of “cheese”.13. According to the article, which of the following s
32、tatements is TRUE?A.Kimchi contains something that can kill the H5N1 virus.B.Kimchi is rated as the healthiest food in the world.C.Kimchi is a cultural treasure for Koreans.D.Each person eats 40 pounds of kimchi per month.14.What does the underlined phrase “keep. at bay” mean?A.predict B.prevent C.o
33、vercome D.develop15. What does the article mainly talk about?A.The nutritional value of kimchi. B.Ways of making kimchi.C.The origin of kimchi.D.Kimchi and what it means to Koreans.第二节：七选五（共 5 小题，每小题 2 分，共 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。Recently some American scientists have given a u
34、seful piece of advice to people in industrialized nations. They say people should eat more of the same kind of food eaten by humans living more than 10,000 years ago. 16._The scientists say that the human life has changed greatly. Our bodies have not been able to deal with these changes in lifestyle
35、 and this had led to new kinds of sicknesses. 17._So they are called “diseases of civilization”. Many cancers and diseases of the blood system are examples of such diseases.Scientists note that people in both the Old Stone Age and the New Stone Age enjoyed very little alcohol or tobacco, probably no
36、ne. 18._ However, a change in food is one of the main differences between life in ancient times and that of today.Stone Age people hunted wild animals for their meat, which had much less fat than domestic ones. They ate a lot of fresh wild vegetables and fruits. They did not have milk or any other d
37、airy products, and they made very little use of grains. 19._We eat six times more salt than our ancestors. We eat more sugar. We eat twice as much fat but only one third as much protein and much less vitamin C.20._But scientists say that we would be much healthier if we eat much the same way the anc
38、ient people did, cutting the amount of fatty, salty and sweet food.A. Stone Age people lived a simple life.B. But today, we enjoy eating a lot of these.C. In that case, they would live much healthier.D. Ancient people also got lots of physical exercise.E. These new sicknesses were not known in ancie
39、nt times.F. People today probably dont want to live like our ancestors.G. Modern people used to suffer from “diseases of civilization”.第三部分：英语知识运用 (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。The Person Who Influenced Me the MostI opened th
40、e box and took out the shining gold bracelet. “For me?”I could barely talk，“Yes，of course，” said my Aunt Estelle. I really shouldnt have been21 because she was like that, unexpected and golden.When I was younger，I knew that I could always go to my Aunt Estelle for comfort，advice22 . She was my best
41、friend and my guardian angel. I could always be23with her and tell her anything that was on my mind. She also knew when I was trying to 24something. Aunt Estelle gave me advice when it was sought and guided me 25_ many difficulties.Last December, I was faced with one of the most difficult26I ever ha
42、d to make in my life. She was dying of cancer and I was27to go to Israel for two weeks for a research project.28，I sought Aunt Estelles advice but for the29 time I didnt like her response. When I went to the hospital to visit her for what turned out to be the last time，she was wailing for me with a
43、book about Israel on her bed and made it very clear that she 30 me to go-that it was her greatest wish for me to go-how could I 31 her. Aunt Estelle was the most unselfish person I ever knew and would not even consider my 32 about going. She called me33 I left for Israel to tell me that she loved me
44、 and that she would always be with me.I went to Israel and had the time of my life. When I returned, my parents34me up. I them I couldnt wait to tell Aunt Estelle about my journey. They became35 and I knew before they said the words that she had died. Aunt Estelles unselfishness was her greatest 36.
45、The gold bracelet she gave me for my sixteenth birthday was the one that I had always admired on her. Each time I look at it I am 37of an even greater gift from my aunt，the gift of her 38 .Whenever I find myself becoming too self-centered and39the needs of those around me，I recall her selflessness a
46、nd40to follow her example to make the needs of others a priority.21 A. annoyed B. puzzled C. surprised D. worried22 A. support B. fund C. knowledge D. pleasure23 A. careful B. content C. familiar D. honest24 A. avoid B. hide C. gain D. control25 A. through B. with C. off D. over26 A. suggestions B.
47、choices C. changes D. plans27 A. guided B. persuaded C. determined D. scheduled28 A. Suddenly B. Obviously C. Naturally D. Luckily29 A. first B. only C. next D. last30 A. ordered B. allowed C. expected D. inspired31 A. stop B. refuse C. blame D. surprise32 A. confusion B. thought C. project D. hesit
48、ation33 A. before B. until C. after D. since34 A. lifted B. picked C. cheered D. brought35 A. silent B. nervous C. relaxed D. shocked36 A. dream B. reward C. gift D. honor37 A. convinced B. reminded C. informed D. told38 A. interest B. patience C. love D. effort39 A. feeling B. discovering C. satisf
49、ying D. overlooking40 A. demand B. agree C. prefer D. attempt第二节：语篇填空： (共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分)阅读下列材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(1 个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式.I will never forget that at the age of nine I was asked to deliver a speech entitled A challenge in My Life before the whole class!You can imagine how 41_(terrible)shy I was the moment I thought of thatwith so many eyes 42_(fix) upon me. I could do nothing but 43_
