1、- 1 -2018-2019 学年度上期期中考试高三英语试题考试时间：100 分钟 总分：120 分第一部分 听力（30 分）略第二部分 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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卷上将该项涂黑。 AImagine being born without arms and legs. What would you do? Born in 1982 in Melbourne, Australia, Nick Vujicic came into the world wit
2、h neither arms nor legs. Throughout his childhood Nick struggled with depression and loneliness as he questioned why he was different from the other kids. He even committed suicide several times. But he got over it with the great love of his parents. He learnt to deal with his disability and started
3、 to be able to do more and more things on his own. He found ways to do something that most people could only do by using their limbs(四肢), such as cleaning teeth, brushing hair, typing on a computer, swimming and much more. As time went by, Nick began to adapt to his situation and achieve greater thi
4、ngs. In grade seven Nick was elected captain of his school and worked with the student council on various events.After middle school, Nick went to college and got a degree. By the age of 19 Nick started to realize his dream of being able to encourage other people and bring them hope, through telling
5、 his story. Nick wholeheartedly believes that our attitude towards difficulties can be the single most effective factor in overcoming them.At 25 years old Nick had his own company. He has traveled around the world, sharing his story with millions of people. He has been interviewed on various TV prog
6、rams worldwide and has spoken with some famous man. In 2005 Nick was named as the “Young Australian of the Year” , which is a large honor in Australia.How does Nick feel about his disability now? He accepts it and embraces it. 21. The first paragraph “Imagine being born without arms and legs. What w
7、ould you do?” is to _.A. offer questions to readers B. attract readers C. introduce the topic of the text D. analyze the character 22. Paragraph 4, 5 mainly tell us _.A. Nick got extraordinary success B. how Nick grow up - 2 -C. Nick owned his own company D. Nick accepted his disability 23. From the
8、 text, we can mainly learn that _.A. the disabled can be successful B. attitude has an important influence on lifeC. speech can motivate many people D. love makes our life more beautiful 24. The author develops the text _.A. by time B. by space C. by analysis D. by exampleBIn the past ten years，many
9、 scientists have studied the differences between men and womenAnd they all got the same answer：The sexes （性别） are different，because their brains are differentAnd this，the scientists say，makes men and women see the world in different waysBoys，for example，generally are better than girls at mathematica
10、l （数学的）ideasBoys also generally are better than girls at the kind of hand and eye movements necessary for ball sportsGirls，on the other hand generally start speaking earlier than boysAnd they generally see better in the dark than boys and are better at learning foreign languagesWhat makes men and wo
11、men better at one thing or another？The answer is the brainThe brain has two sides connected by nerve（神经） tracksThe left side generally is used for mathematics，speech and writingThe right side is used for artistic creation and the expression for emotionsIn men and women，different areas in each side o
12、f the brain develop differentlyIn boys，for example，its the area used for mathematicsIn girls，it is the area used for language skillsAnother interesting difference is that the two sides of a mans brain are connected by smaller nerves than the two sides of a womans brain area25What makes men and women
13、 think differently?AThe different brains make BSex makesCThe different experiences make DThe influences of society make26According to the article，girls are generally better than boys at in your schoolAmathematics Bphysics CEnglish DChemistry27Which of the following is true？ AThe area in girls used f
14、or language skills develops betterBThe left side of brain in boys generally develops better than that in girlsCThe left side of brain in girls generally develops better than that in boys- 3 -DMen are better than women in all things28In men and women the number of nerves connecting the halves of brai
15、n_.Ais the same Bis zero Cis different DNot mentionedC When a friend is sad about a tragedy(悲剧)，its hard to know how to comfort(安慰) him/ her. But the worst thing you can do is to say nothing. It could mean that you dont care. You dont have to say much A single supportive phrase doesnt require absolu
16、tely perfect words to break the ice. Here are some conversation starters when difficult situations have your tongue tied. 1. A friend loses his baby. Dont say: “Dont worry. Youre so young. Youll have another baby.” Do say: “ Im so sorry. I cant begin to imagine what you are going through, but if you
17、 want to talk about it, call me anytime.”2. A guy deserts(抛弃) your friend. Dont say: “I never liked that rat bastard (坏蛋) anyway!” ( If the couple winds up reconciling (和解)，you could end up losing your friend.) Do say: “Breaking up is always hard to deal with, but Im here for you, whatever you need.
18、”3. A friend has a death in the family. Dont say: “Its Gods will.” or “I know exactly how you feel.” Do say: “Im sorry about your loss. What can I do to help?”4. A friend loses a job suddenly. Dont say: “ Work is always boring. Those employers didnt suit you!” Do say: “ Im sorry for that, but I know
19、 theres an even better job waiting for you there. Lets think about possibilities.”5. Someones pet dies. Dont say: “Gee! It was only a cat!” or “My roommate doesnt like her dog and she is getting rid of her dog. Do you want it?” Do say: “Im sorry, she was such a great cat. How long did you have it?”2
20、9. Which of the following has the same meaning as the underlined part “have your tongue tied”?A. have no suitable words to say. B. make your tongue work. C. tie your tongue in order not to say. D. say what you want freely. 30. As a whole, whats the best way to comfort your friend troubled with a tra
21、gedy? A. To try to make the tragedy less serious. - 4 -B. To show your sorrow and offer your help. C. To tell your friend not to say anything. D. To do your best to make him/her leave the room. 31. Though your friend is deserted, youd better not say dirty words about her/ his friend because_ . A. yo
22、ur friend might hate you in the futureB. your friend might not like you to say that against her / his friend C. they might get along well again and you might be desertedD. it may be a sign that you dont care for your friend DIt is no secret that millions of people around the world struggle with weig
23、ht loss. But what if getting rid of unwanted pounds was as simple as distracting (分心) yourself?Now a lot of scientists pay attention to this field and a growing body of research shows that learning to distract yourself may help reduce your food desires.In the short run it might also help keep crazy
24、overeating in check. In one study researchers had fifty five overweight patients do distraction tasks to control their food desires. There were three movements designed by the researchers, including tapping the forehead and ear with an index finger, tapping a toe on the floor, or simply staring at a
25、 wall. Among them the finger tapping seemed to help the most, compared with the others.In another study scientists looked at the brain activity of overweight participants as they viewed images of desirable food such as pizza and ice cream. The researchers then observed how mental distraction techniq
26、ues affected their brain activity. The techniques included thinking about things other than food, accepting the food thoughts and recognizing that they are just thoughts and dont need to be acted upon, thinking about the long-term consequences of overeating, and focusing on the immediate reward of e
27、ating the food. The study found that thinking about bad long-term consequences was the best technique for controlling the urge to eat. The technique also caused brain activity in regions related to inhibitory (抑制性) contro1.Researchers dont yet understand how thinking about food in particular ways he
28、lps control eating desires, and they are not advocating distraction techniques as a silver bullet for weight loss. But the studies stress the central role of the brain in wishing for food, and how techniques to distract the brain may be part of weight loss puzzle.32. Which works the best in controll
29、ing food desires according to the first - 5 -study?A. Staring at a wall. B. Tapping a toe on the floor.C. Tapping the forehead and ear. D. Staring at others activities.33. What is the most effective way to distract people from the food according to the second study?A. Focusing on the immediate rewar
30、d of eating it. B. Thinking about other things instead of the food.C. Accepting the food thoughts but not eating it.D. Thinking about the bad results of overeating.34. What does the underlined phrase “a silver bullet” in the last paragraph probably mean?A. An effective solution. B. A precious tool C
31、. A valuable research. D. An expensive pill.35. What is the best title for the text?A. Three Movements Help Lose WeightB. Self-distraction Reduces Eating Desire C. Weight Loss Affects Peoples HealthD. Researchers Find Distraction Techniques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
32、两项为多余选项。How to Make Friends Friendship is a very important human relationship and everyone needs good friends. Good friendship has many benefit(利益). It offers companionship（伙伴）, improves self-worth and promotes（促进） good health. There are times in our lives such as when we have recently moved into a
33、new town, or changed our jobs or schools. Such changes often leaves us without a friend. 36 . But for many of us the process（过程） is difficult and requires courage. Below are some helpful suggestions on how to make and keep friends.1). Associate（社交） with others. The first step to making friends is as
34、sociating with other people. You can go to public places to meet new people. Besides, you will need to make yourself known by becoming an active member of such places.2). Start a conversation（会话）. Starting a conversation is the second most important step in making new friends. 37 .You can always sta
35、rt the conversation. Being able to make small talk is a very useful skill in relating with other people.- 6 -3). 38 .Choosing friends with common interests is important in building friendship as these interests would always bring you and your friend together, Hanging out will always be a pleasant ex
36、perience.4). Let it grow.It is a good thing to stay in touch However, try not to press your new friend with calls, messages or visits as this would likely wear him or her out and finally you may lose your friend. 39 . The best friendships are the ones that grow naturally.5). Enjoy your friendshipThe
37、 best way to enjoy your friendship is to allow your friends to be themselves. 40 .Try not to change them from who they are to what you want them to be. Become the kind of friend you will want your friend to be to you.A. Be cheerful.B. Do things together.C. Do not wait to be spoken to.D. Try not to f
38、ind fault with your friends.E. Making new friends comes easy for some people.F. For a friendship to develop you need to stay in touch.G. So you will need to give your friend time to react to you.第三部分 知识运用（共两节，45 分）第一节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的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。Last y
39、ear I went on holiday to Spain. But 41 , after two days in Madrid, I started to get severe 42 pain. I was in such suffering that I went to the local hospital for a(n) 43 .No sooner had I arrived than I was 44 to a small room, and I had not been waiting too long 45 a surgeon came to examine me. He di
40、dnt speak English and I only spoke a few words of Spanish. He 46 that I had to remove my clothes and he gave me one of those funny hospital gowns (罩衣) which hardly 47 anything.He then asked me in Spanish if I was embarrassed. “Si, unpoco (Yes, a little)”, I replied with my face turning red. You see,
41、 not only did I feel embarrassed at 48 my clothes in front of a stranger but also this 49 stranger was an extremely handsome man. He looked at me as though I was out of my 50 and then he quickly 51 down the passage. I was beginning to 52 what had happened to him when he suddenly - 7 -reappeared, thi
42、s time with a group of 53 students, and again asked the same question in Spanish. Now I was feeling 54 , and shouted in English, “Yes, Im extremely embarrassed. I think you would mind too if you had to talk to a crowd of strangers with almost no clothes on.” Then a female doctor in the group 55 my a
43、rm gently and 56 in perfect English, “I think I see the problem. My 57 wants to take a photograph of your backan X-rayso he wants to know if you are 58 a baby. You see, embarazada means pregnant in Spanish.” Hardly had she told me this when I realized the 59 of the misunderstanding. We all had a lau
44、gh, 60 I must admit that I felt rather stupid as well.41. A. unbearably B. unfortunately C. unwillingly D. unusually42. A. stomach B. arm C. muscle D. back43. A. examination B. operation C. appointment D. visit44. A. invited B. carried C. welcomed D. shown45. A. until B. before C. after D. since46.
45、A. gestured B. said C. urged D. inquired47. A. find B. hide C. cover D. expose48. A. putting down B. taking off C. putting on D. taking away49. A. unique B. awkward C. particular D. aggressive50. A. heart B. idea C. mind D. sight51. A. waved B. disappeared C. screamed D. slid52. A. wonder B. know C.
46、 see D. find53. A. amateur B. physical C. experienced D. medical54. A. better B. strange C. upset D. dull 55. A. seized B. held C. squeezed D. removed56. A. whispered B. stated C. shouted D. prayed 57. A. student B. staff C. patient D. colleague58. A. expecting B. defending C. wanting D. delivering5
47、9. A. result B. problem C. cause D. effect60. A. as B. when C. although D. since第二节：语法填空:（每空 1.5 分，共 15 分）给提示词的，用提示词适当的形式填空；不给提示词的只允许填一个词Anne was 61 little girl who lived in the Netherlands with her family. Because they were Jews, they had to hide everywhere, or they would 62 (catch) by the German N
48、azis. During that time she had to regard the diary 63 her only friend, because she thought the diary was a friend 64 she could tell everything to, like her 65 (deep) feelings and thoughts. And she neednt be - 8 -afraid that it would laugh at 66 (she)or just couldnt understand what she was going thro
49、ugh. In one of her 67 (diary), she described how she felt after 68 (be) in the hiding place for over two years: I havent been able to be outdoors for so long that Ive grown so 69 (crazily) about everything 70 (do)with nature, the sky, the song of the birds, the flowers, even the wind and the rain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 1 分，满分 10 分）此题要求改正所给短文中的错误.
