1、哈尔滨市第六中学 2018-2019 学年度上学期期末考试高三英语试题（考试时间：120 分钟 试卷满分：150 分）第一部分：单选. 根据句意，选择适当答案. 每题只有一个答案.（每题 1 分，共 20 分）1. Switzerland joined UN after having been _for decades.A. natural B. neutral C. noble D. novel2. She is very pleased with the result of her blood test, for all tested items show _ reactions.A. o
2、bjective B. positive C. negative D. subjective3. In a second-hand book store, one might, _, pick up an old book for a few pence that might worth many pounds.A. specially B. normally C. occasionally D. essentially4. Children have to _ conventional ceremonies in greeting their seniors on the New Years
3、 Eve.A. notice B. protest C. prohibit D. observe5. That sound doesnt _ in his native language, so it is difficult for him to pronounce it.A. owe B. occur C. take place D. happen6. Your own personal behavior as a teacher, outside school hours, _ on the school itself.A. resembles B. reminds C. reflect
4、s D. remains7. She decided to study the Chinese market to find the _ profit for investment.A. precious B. previous C. punctual D. potential 8. The patient was still in danger, because after the transplant, his body _ the new heart.A. rejected B. reserved C. released D. refreshed 9. Only applicants w
5、ith the proper _ will be considered by the company.A. professions B. qualifications C. requirements D. recommendations 10. The teachers encouragement has _ my confidence; I decided to participate in the contest again.A. restored B resolved C. relieved D. resisted 11. His native town has changed beyo
6、nd _, so he can hardly find a familiar building.A. restriction B. reputation C. recreation D. recognition12. I dont think what he said is _ to the topic we are discussing. He has missed the point.A. sensitive B. relevant C. senior D. primitive 13. The old building is in a good state of _ except for
7、the wooden floors.A. presentation B. separation C. preservation D. reception 14. This church is a _ example of Gothic .A. prepared B. perfect C. personal D. practical 15. With the prices rising considerably in _ of gas and water, we can not afford to send our son to study abroad.A. respect B. respon
8、se C. offence D. reference16. Although the long sentence and difficult structures in this novel have been _, it still keeps much of the charm and favor of the original.A. occupied B. polished C. simplified D. recited17. It may take a few weeks for your application to be _.A. possessed B. processed C
9、. produced D. persuaded 18. The friendly atmosphere of the two sides was a _ sign ; the meeting _ successful.A. profitable; profited B. beneficial; benefited C. promising; promised D. promised; promised19. Pupils who pass the test will be _ to the next grade.A. promoted B. progressed C. proceeded D.
10、 proposed 20. So ill was she that it seemed unlikely that she would _.A. pull through B. pull together C. pull out D. pull in 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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AI was sure that I was to be killed. I became terribly nervous. I fumbled(摸索)
11、 in my pockets to see if there were any cigarettes, which had escaped their search. I found one and because of my shaking hands, I could barely get it to my lips. But I had no matches; they had taken those. I looked through the bars at the guard. He did not make eye contact with me. I called out to
12、him “Have you got a light？” He looked at me, shrugged and came over to light my cigarette. As he came close and lit the match, his eyes unconsciously locked with mine. At that moment, I smiled. I dont know why I did that. Perhaps it was nervousness; perhaps it was because, when you get very close, o
13、ne to another, it is very hard not to smile. In any case, I smiled. In that instant, it was as though a spark jumped across the gap between our two hearts, our two human souls. I know he didnt want to, but my smile leaped through the bars and caused a smile on his lips, too. He lit my cigarette but
14、stayed near, looking at me directly in the eyes and continuing to smile. I kept smiling at him, now thinking of him as a person and not just a guard. “Do you have kids？” he asked. “Yes, here, here.” I took out my wallet and nervously fumbled for the pictures of my family. He, too, took out the pictu
15、res of his family and began to talk about his plans and hopes for them. My eyes were filled with tears. I said that I feared that Id never see my family again, never have the chance to see them grow up. Tears came to his eyes, too. Suddenly, without another word, he unlocked my cell and silently led
16、 me out. Out of the prison, quietly and by back routes, out of the town. There, at the edge of town, he released me. And without another word, he turned back toward the town.21What had happened to the man before?AHe had been badly treated. BHe had killed someone.CHe had been searched.DHe had been fo
17、rbidden to get in touch with anyone.22Why did the man want to smoke cigarettes?ABecause he was sure he was to be killed.BBecause he wanted to ease his nervousness.CBecause he wanted to talk to the guard.DBecause he was used to smoking cigarettes. 23Which of the following is true according to the pas
18、sage?AThe man was a heavy smoker.BThe man smiled to please the guard.CThe guard set the man free with permission.DThe man hadnt thought the guard would set him free.24What do you think finally saved the mans life?AThe smile. BThe cigarette.CThe tears. DThe wallet. BThe editor of the new Cool Camping
19、 Britain guide chooses some of his favorite new finds in England, Wales and Scotland.Cleadale, Isle of Eigg, Inner HebridesIs this Britains most beautiful campsite? From the grassy point looking seaward to the mountains, its not hard for campers to see how the island inspired The Lord of the Rings a
20、uthors fantasy landscapes. The campsite itself is as wild and wonderful as its setting.Open April September, from 5 per tent per night.Swattesfield, Thornham Magna, SuffolkDeep in the wilds of north Suffolk, this seven-acre campsite has only been open for a few years, with two fields separated by a
21、lake and surrounded by woodland. The position is perfect. Its a great place to do nothing but get into nature. You can put up your tent in the bottom field or the woodland beyond.Open Easter October, from 10 per tent per night.Pleasant Streams Farm, near St Austell, CornwallThis site, by a lake, is
22、all about simple pleasures. Located in the former mining village, it has a summerhouse（凉亭）with books and games for a rainy day. There are many animals including pigs, hens, goats and ducks on the farm and a pub just a 10- minute stroll away. Theres very little to do here, no bells and no whistles. C
23、ampfires are encouraged.Open Easter September, from 10 per tent per night.Troytown Campsite, St Agnes, Isles of SciilyIts only campsite, Troytown, couldnt be in a more remote position. Isolation is its greatest advantage so bring plenty of books to read and dont expect a phone signal. But at least o
24、ne of lifes necessities is available. Lying on the hillside overlooking the bay and near the island of the Gugh, it might just win the prize for best beer garden view in England.Open March- October, from 7. 50 per tent per night,25. Which of the following is TRUE about Cleadale, Isle of Eigg, Inner
25、Hebrides?A. It has been open for a few years. B. A beautiful lake surrounds it.C. It offers the longest service. D. The rent of a tent per night is the lowest.26. Which place can you choose if you like a simple farm life?A. Cleadale, Isle of Eigg, Inner Hebrides. B. Swattesfield, Thornham Magna, Suf
26、folk.C. Pleasant Streams Farm, near St Austell, Cornwall.D. Troytown Campsite, St Agnes, Isles of Scilly.27. In Troytown Campsite, St Agnes, Isles of Scilly, you cant _.A. contact others by phones B. view the bay from the hillsidex+k.ComC. get everyday necessities D. relax yourself by readingCTo a l
27、arge degree，the measure of our peace of mind is determined by how much we are able to live in the present moment. In spite of what happened yesterday or last year, and what may or may not happen tomorrow, the present moment is where youarealways!Without question, many of us have mastered the neuroti
28、c (神经兮兮的）art of spending much of our lives worrying about a variety of thingsall at once. We allow past problems and future concerns to dominate our present moments, so much that we end up anxious, frustrated, depressed, and hopeless. On the other hand, we also delay our happiness, often convincing
29、ourselves that “someday“ will be much better than today. Unfortunately, the same mental dynamics that tell us to look foward to the future will only repeat themselves so that “someday“ never actually arrives. John Lennon once said，“Life is what is happening while we are busy making other plans. “ Wh
30、en we are busy making “ other plans“ ，our children are busy growing up， the people we love are moving away and dying, our bodies are getting out of shape, and our dreams are slipping away. In short, we miss out on life.Many people live as if life were dress rehearsal for some late date. It isnt. In
31、fact, no one has a guarantee that he or she will be here tomorrow. Now is the only time we have，and the only time that we have any control over. When our attention is in the present moment, we push fear from our minds. Fear is the concern over events that might happen in the futurewe wont have enoug
32、h money，our children will get into trouble, we will get old and die, whatever.To combat fear，the best strategy is to learn to bring your attention back to the present. Mark Twain said, “I have been through some terrible things in my life，some of which actually happened.” I dont think I can say it an
33、y better. Practice keeping your attention on here and now. Your efforts will pay off.28.In the first paragraph, the author tells us to focus on_.A. the past B. the future C. every day D. the present29.Why do we often have some negative feelings?A. Because we often forget what happened in the past.B.
34、 Because we are often disturbed by what happened in the past and what will happen in the future.C.Because we often pay attention to what is happening at present.D. Because we often ignore what will happen in the future and what happened in the past.30. The underlined word in the last paragraph means
35、 _A.depend B. deserve C. determine D. defeat31. The best title of this passage is_A.Always live in the present momentB.Never forget the pastC.Never complain about lifeD.Always get prepared for the futureDGold is one of the rarest materials on Earth and has always been considered a valuable and preci
36、ous resource. Its very likely that someone in your family owns something made of gold, especially since China is one of the worlds biggest buyers of gold jewellery. Its even in our smartphones - they contain parts made from this expensive material.But where does this beautiful metal actually come fr
37、om? The answer: outer space.This August, Chinese scientists became the first in the world to witness gravitational waves（引力波）caused by the collision of neutron (中子） stars, reported Xinhua News Agency.The sight was witnessed at Chinas Kunlun Antarctic Station at the South Pole, and Insight, Chinas fi
38、rst X-ray astronomical satellite, also contributed to the discovery.Although collisions of black holes have been recorded before, this was the first time that two neutron stars were known to have collided. Its believed that such collisions lead to huge explosions of energy, and even to the creation
39、of precious metals such as gold and silver.“The collision of neutron stars is like a very large gold factory in the universe,” Jin Zhiping，a researcher at the Purple Mountain Observatory of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, told Xinhua.According to an article published by , scientists have long belie
40、ved gold and other materials are created in this way, but it wasnt until the recent collision that their theory was confirmed.“The origin of the really heaviest chemical elements in the universe had confused the scientific community for quite a long time,” Hans-Thomas Janka, a senior scientist at th
41、e Max Planck Institute for Astrophysics in Germany, said in a news release. “Now, we have the first observational proof for neutron star mergers(合并) as sources.”Indeed, the recently observed collision is thought to have produced an amount of gold that would weigh 10 times more than Earth, according
42、to New ScientistDont expect to be showered in gold any time soon, however. The collision actually took place 130 million years ago, taking all that time for the events light to reach Earth.But at least if you want to see a piece of space up close, all you have to do is to look at the ring on your mo
43、ms finger - or the smartphone in your pocket.32. Whats the authors purpose of writing the first two paragraphs?A.To emphasize the rareness of gold.B.To list some uses of gold in daily life.C.To explain the reasons for the popularity of gold.D.To interest readers about the source of gold.33.What woul
44、d the collision of neutron stars lead to according to Xinhua?A.The creation of black holes.B.The death of the stars.C.The disappearance of gravitational waves.D.The creation of gold.34. Whats the text mainly about?A. Chinas Kunlun Antarctic Station does research into gold.B. Collisions between two n
45、eutron stars result in goldC. Collisions contribute to the discovery.D.Gold is considered a valuable and precious rescource.35. What can we learn from the article?A.The amount of gold produced by the collision was very small.B.The collision was the largest reported in history.C.China played a big ro
46、le in the new discovery.D.The collision took place 130 years ago.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。Things You Should Stop Doing to Be SuccessfulAre you a happy person? How often do you think of reasons why everyone around you is successful though they are not bette
47、r than you in general? What do you do wrong? Here are some things you should stop doing to be successful.1. 36 Different people may interpret “success” in different ways： some of them measure it in money, other ones in positive changes to people around them and the world in general. 37 Dont worry ab
48、out what other people think but come after what makes you happy.2. Do not believe anything without questioning it.38 They are critical thinkers, and they understand that we all are ruled by our prejudices, so they will always question new information.3. Do not worry about all unpredictable things that may happen to you.If you want to be successful, stop thinking about everything that MAY happen to you. 39 Be ready to improve and change your deeds and decisions when things suddenly dont go accord
