辽宁省辽河油田第二高级中学2019届高三上学期期中考试英语试题

辽宁省辽河油田第二高级中学2019届高三上学期期中考试英语试题

高三期中英语试卷 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和D)中.选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 ‎ A Have you heard of the following people? Maybe yes, maybe no. But they may be an inspiration for you.‎ The Tree Lady Kate Sessions was an American botanist and landscape architect closely associated with San Diego, California. After becoming the first woman to graduate from the University of California, Berkeley, she took a job as a teacher far south in the dry desert town of San Diego. Kate decided that San Diego needed trees more than anything else. Therefore, this young woman single-handedly started a movement transforming the town into the leafy, garden-filled place as it is today.‎ The Snowflake(雪花) Man Wilson Bentley is one of the first known photographers of snowflakes. His enthusiasm for taking photos began from his boyhood and was often misunderstood in his time, but his determination revealed two important truths: no two snowflakes are alike; and each is surprisingly beautiful. In 1931, he worked with William J.Humphreys of the U.S. Weather Bureau to publish Snow Crystals, a book containing 2500 photographs.‎ The Father of His Country By the late 1760s, George Washington had experienced firsthand the effects of rising taxes imposed (征收) on American colonists by the British, and came to believe that it was in the best interests of the colonists to declare independence from England. During the American War of Independence, he led the colonial forces to victory. In 1878, he was elected president of the Convention that wrote the U.S. Constitution. Two years later, Washington became American’s first president. His retirement from office after two terms established a tradition that lasted until 1940, when Franklin Delano Roosevelt won a third term. The 22nd Amendment (1951) now limits the president to two elected terms.‎ ‎21 Who made a great contribution to beautifying an area?‎ A George Washington. B Wilson Bentley C Kate Sessions D William J. Humphreys ‎22 What is Wilson Bentley famous for?‎ A His creative ideas to publish books. B His persistence in photographing snowflakes C His courage to fight against prejudice D His devotion to teaching kids scientific truths.‎ ‎23 What does the author say about George Washington?‎ A He was a national hero. B He was born into a poor family.‎ C He became America’s president in 1787. D He served three terms as the President of America. ‎ B I’v worked part time since taking early retirement ten years ago. I was inspired by an older friend. We worked for the same company, and he retired two years before I was also considered “spare”, as some companies call it.‎ Soon after I left work, we had lunch together. First, he assured me that there was life after work. Then he related his own experience. He didn’t want to take another full-time job, so he turned his daughter’s old bedroom into a home office. He arranged for some consulting work from our old company, and he picked up more projects from other contacts. Soon he was working 20 to 30 hours a week. He wasn’t making as much money. His kids were grown-up, so he didn’t need as much income. “As soon as I left that job,” he told me, “my back problems went away. I started to eat better and get more exercise, I make half as much money, but I feel twice as good, and I’m twice as happy.”‎ I decided to follow a similar track. At the time, my younger child almost finished college, so my parental responsibilities were winding down. We sold our old house and moved into a townhouse. I went to work for myself. And the result? Today I, too, make less money. But we make ends meet. And I feel twice as good and twice as happy.‎ Our experience isn’t for everybody. But a lot of people have retired early and lived to tell the tale, which proves it possible. Jack, another friend, was a salesman for a communication firm. He had a long distance to work and did a lot of traveling. He decided to leave the corporate world, in part because he had health problems and he wanted to spend more time with his family. Later, he ‎ quit his job with flexible hours and was restored to his health. And now he has found a part-time job, and he, together with his family, is leading a more relaxing life.‎ ‎24 How did the author and his friends feel about their retired life?‎ A It’s busy but wealthy. B It’s flexible but tiring.‎ C It’s healthy and happy D It’s relaxing and wasteful.‎ ‎25 What did the writer’s friend try to tell him at lunch that day?‎ A He regretted not leaving his job earlier. B He lived a much better life after retiring C He made more money after finding a new job. D His life was not easy for him after losing his job.‎ ‎26 Before Jack left his last job, he ______.‎ A lived a busy life B used to find part-time jobs C often traveled with his family D worked hard as a real travel agent ‎27 What does the author mainly confirm by writing the text?‎ A Health is more important than work B Young people generally live an exhausting life.‎ C More retired people are paying attention to health.‎ D It may be a good choice for people who retire early to do a part-time job.‎ C Social media is one of the fastest-growing industries in today’s world. Your friends’ lives may look more exciting than yours on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, but a new research shows it is because they are faking(伪造) it.‎ A recent survey has found around two-thirds of people on social media post images to their personal information to make their lives seem more adventurous. And more than three quarters of those asked said they judged their peers based on what they saw on their Instagrm, Snapehat or Facebook pages.‎ The British survey, by smart phone maker HTC, found that, in order to make our own pages and lives appear more exciting, six percent also said they had borrowed items to include in the images in order to pass them off as their own. More than half of those surveyed said they posted images of items and places purely to show off, causing jealousy among friends and family.‎ Behavioral psychologist Hemmings said the trend was unsurprising due to the rise of social ‎ media. “We’re living in a world instant communication.” she said. “Fashion and style used to live and die in magazines; now people are in search of authentic, peer-to-peer recommendations as well, making social media an equal power house to magazines and newspaper.”‎ ‎“With images being shared in an instant, we desire to know what our friends are wearing, or what super stars are buying, as soon as they have got them.” Such is the influence of social media sites like Instagram, 76 percent of those asked also said seeing items on social influences them to buy them, with men more likely to take style advice and buy what they see.‎ ‎28 How do some people make their lives appear more exciting?‎ A By buying pictures. B By posting images.‎ C By making up stories. D By risking their lives.‎ ‎29 What does the underlined word “jealousy” in Paragraph 3 mean?‎ A Adventure. B Conflict C Envy D Misunderstanding ‎30 What can we learn from Hemmings?‎ A The trend reflects the development of social media.‎ B Fashion and style no longer exist in magazines.‎ C Magazines and newspapers are less important.‎ D The trend is beyond people’s expectation.‎ ‎31 Which of the following best describes social media like Instagram?‎ A Positive B Creative C Persuasive D Honest ‎ D Crown shyness(树冠羞避) is a mysterious natural phenomenon in which the crowns of some tree species do not touch each other, but get separated by a gap clearly visible from ground level. The effect usually occurs between trees of the same species, but has also been observed between trees of different species.‎ There are many theories going around, most of which make sense, but no one has been able to prove without the shadow of a doubt why some trees avoid touching each other.‎ In his 1955 book Growth Habits of the Eucalypts, Australian forester M.R. Jacobs writes that the growing tips of the trees are sensitive to abrasion(擦伤), which results in crown shyness phenomenon. This theory was also supported by Dr. Miguel Franco. Some experiments have shown that if trees displaying crown shyness are artificially prevented from swinging in the wind and ‎ touching each other, they gradually fill up the gaps between them.‎ But while the above theory is arguably the most widespread, it’s certainly not the only one. Some scientists have suggested that crown shyness is a mechanism to stop the spreading of leaf-eating insects. These pests have been known to work together and create structures that extend up to 10 cm off of tree branches in order to reach other plants, so the gaps are the trees’ natural defense method.‎ One Malaysian scholar studied many trees, but found no traces of abrasions, despite their clear crown shyness. Instead, he suggests that the growing tips of the trees were sensitive to light levels and stopped growing when they got too close to other trees. Plants are able to sense how close they are to other plants and in order to get more light, they give off some chemical element to stop other trees from growing too close.‎ Whatever the reason, one thing is for sure: plants are more intelligent than people used to think.‎ ‎32 What can we know about crown shyness?‎ A It can cause abrasion between trees.‎ B It only happens between the same species.‎ C It has been discovered for only half a century.‎ D No agreement has been reached about its real cause.‎ ‎33 What will happen if trees showing crown shyness are stopped from swinging?‎ A The trees will stop growing and even die.‎ B The gaps between the trees will grow wider.‎ C The crown shyness phenomenon will disappear.‎ D The gaps between the trees will remain the same.‎ ‎34 What’s tree’s reaction when attacked by pests according to the text?‎ A Swinging less in the wind B Leaving space between their crowns C Spreading their branches and leaves D Stopping growing for a period of time ‎35 Which statement might the Malaysian scholar agree with?‎ A Trees have special ways to attack others.‎ B Some insects stop trees growing too close.‎ C Trees compete with their neighbors for light.‎ D Trees won’t touch each other to avoid diseases.‎ 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，并在答题卡 上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。‎ In an adult’s opinion, sleep is a precious commodity. Usually we don’t feel as if we get enough sleep, which is something we are always longing for. 36 For some reason, kids never acknowledge the feeling of “tiredness” as meaning “I need sleep”. What’s more, for many children, sleep represents an unwanted separation from the important people in their lives. 37 ‎ How do parents make the problem worse? I hear so many parents complain that they can’t get their children to go to sleep. Let’s take a close look at this concept. We cannot make a child go to sleep, but we can make them go to bed. 38 If you even try to control a child’s ability to go to sleep, you are losing the battle before you begin. Even our children themselves cannot really control when they go to sleep. The most we as parents can do is to make the environment helpful to sleep. 39 ‎ It’s time that you decided what your own feelings are about bedtime and analyzed your feelings and needs, and your child’s feelings and needs. 40 The most important guideline is that you decide what you are going to do, and then stick with it. Parents usually create their own problems by dancing around and between all the different bedtime methods until they get themselves angry and their kids confused. So, the first step is to decide exactly how you will handle bedtime. The second step is to communicate your rules to your child. The third step is to carry out the plan.‎ A Being in bed is too lonely, too boring, and no fun at all!‎ B I’m going to give you three ideas for solutions C In kids’ opinion, sleep plays an important role in childhood.‎ D There’s a big difference between the two.‎ E Sleep will then come on its own.‎ F Can you give me some examples to deal with kids’ problem?‎ G But to kids, sleep is purely and simply an unwanted interruption in a life full of fun.‎ 第三部分：完形填空（共20题，每题1.5分）‎ It was Sunday and I was returning from my sister’s place. I left 41 thinking that I might get a seat in the metro (地铁) and it would be a rather easy 42 . But since my bad luck was 43 me ‎ everywhere, I couldn’t get a seat. I 44 and made my way straight to the end of the compartment. I 45 there leaning on the side rails. I was feeling very 46 about myself.‎ After few 47 I got a seat. Just then, entered a 48 lady supported by the metro staff and she sat next to me. I helped her out of the wheelchair and made her sit. I 49 my MP4 player and pushed the earpieces just to keep all the 50 thoughts from my head. Just then I heard the lady calling me. She introduced herself to me and asked about me. I 51 my best possible smile and answered that much only and pushed 52 my earpieces.‎ She went on 53 and I had to take out my earpieces and keep them back in my bag. She told me she was a student at Ramakrishna Mission Ashram and goes there 54 . It gives her peace and strength. The strength to keep going 55 her to enjoy the human life as much as possible. She then gave me one of Swami’s 56 and also recited some of verses. She kept on talking for the most of the time and I was very 57 listening to her.‎ We were so busy in talking that we didn’t even 58 our names and I didn’t notice it until we came to our train station and we went our ways. 59 she left, I opened the booklet she gave and read inspirational 60 . There and then, I understood that whatever may come, it should not hamper our hopes and our expectations.‎ ‎41 A carefully B early C slowly D luckily ‎42 A tour B voyage C travel D journey ‎43 A approaching B attending C following D attacking ‎44 A entered B remained C stayed D insisted ‎45 A left B lay C sat D stood ‎46 A low B confident C proud D special ‎47 A points B passages C stops D seats ‎48 A wealthy B crippled C learned D stubborn ‎49A searched for B pulled off C picked up D took out ‎50 A positive B objective C negative D valuable ‎51 A forced B changed C created D offered ‎52 A up B ahead C down D back ‎53 A questioning B talking C arguing D quarreling ‎54 A constantly B commonly C instantly D regularly ‎55 A forbids B warns C helps D reminds ‎56 A gifts B books C records D pictures ‎57 A attentively B angrily C nervously D anxiously ‎58 A remember B explain C understand D exchange ‎59 A Since B After C Before D When ‎60 A letters B notices C messages D purposes 第二卷 第四部分(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)     阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(不多于3个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。‎ Over the past years Starbucks coffee 61 (become) a coffee chain store. The cafes don’t sell coffee; they sell 62 very atmosphere. They offer customers the perfect atmosphere 63 which to take time out and relax. Every single store throughout the world is furnished in a romantic style and 64 (special) meant to be cozy, private and quiet: earth-toned (褐色调) space, fancy wall paper, lovely paintings, 65 (amaze) background and irresistible coffee smell… The most fantastic decoration style about Starbucks 66 (design) with oversized chairs and table outside the store. When 67 comes to a sunny afternoon, I love to take a seat outside, 68 (bathe) in the afternoon sunshine, and listening to the lovely music 69 tasting the most terrific Cappuccino. This is exactly what I love in here—the Starbucks! This is the café I love not merely because of the café itself, but also because of the 70 (feel) it brings me.‎ 高三期中英语答题纸 第二卷 第四部分(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)     阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(不多于3个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。.‎ ‎61.________ 62.________ 63.________ 64.________ 65.________‎ ‎66.________ 67.________ 68.________ 69.________ 70.________‎ 第五部分写作(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)     假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。 文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除 或修改。‎ 增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。     删除:把多余的词用斜线( )划掉。     修改:在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。     注意: 1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词;          2. 只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。‎ As is reported that 7 billionth baby was born in October 31st, 2011. However, people don’t seem to be happier about the news. The earth had become too crowed. People are suffering from various problems such as lack for resources, poverty, starvation and so on. Great damage has been causing to earth as human beings struggle for more living space.‎ I am worried the future of our planet. I hope all the country cooperate and take measures to prevent the population from growing too fast. Besides, people should use natural resources more effective. After all, we have the only one earth.‎ 第二节 书面表达(满分25分) ‎ 假定你是学生会主席李华，邀请交换生Peter参加你校在本月举行的文明校园（civilized campus）创建活动。请根据以下要点，给他写一封电子邮件。‎ ‎1 活动目的；‎ ‎2 活动内容（倡导语言美、行为美、环境美）；‎ ‎3 表示欢迎。‎ 注意：1 词数100左右；‎ ‎2 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。‎ Dear Peter,‎ ‎ ______________________________________________________________‎ ‎________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________‎ ‎________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________‎ ‎ Yours,‎ ‎ LiHua ‎21-23CBA 24-27CBAD ‎28-31 BCAC 32-35DCBC 36-40 GADEB ‎41-45 BDCAD 46-50ACBDC 51-55 ADBDC 56-60 BADBC ‎61 has become 62 the 63 in 64 specially 65 amazing ‎66 is designed 67 it 68 bathed 69 when/while 70 feeling 改错1 As 改为It ‎2 in 改为on ‎3 happier 改为happy ‎4 had 改为has ‎5 for 改为of ‎6 causing 改为caused ‎7 worried后面加about ‎8 country 改为countries ‎9 effective改为effectively ‎10 去掉the Dear Peter, ‎ It’s a great honour for me to invite you to take part in the activity “Build a Civilized Campus” this month.‎ We are going hand in hand to set up our civilized campus where beauty and harmony meet. To achieve the goal, we’ll call on the school students to communicate with each other in polite words. Meanwhile, we should behave ourselves and obey school rules. As a nice environment is good for us, we’ll spare no effort to create a pleasant school environment. All the above is to contribute to the good conduct of teachers and students in our school.‎ It would be nice if you could join us.‎ ‎ Yours,‎ ‎ Li Hua