辽宁省瓦房店三中2018届高三上学期期中考试英语试卷

2018届高三上学期英语期中考试试卷一、完形填空1. 完形填空“The Youth Exchange and Study program was definitely a life changing experience,” says Alaa. “I had lots of 1and expectations when I left Jordan and headed to Chicago to become a YES program particpant.”During it, Alaa had the chance to be a part of two wonderful host families. “I 2a lot by living with my host families,” says Alaa “The first one was a single older person that 3me to most of American cultures. My second family was kind enough to have me stay at their house and 4me like one of their own kids. I am 5both host families forever.”6Alaa learned a lot from her host families, she realized that 7a new culture and new family comes with its own growing pains.“There was a huge 8between me and my first host mom,” says Alaa. “She worked all the time,9I was expecting her to interact with more peole. But that was too 10She goes her own way”“The education system we have in Jordan is quite different from here, so the 11to the education system was hard too. I went to Schaumburg High School, where everything was so organized and the teachers were so nice. I started an Arabic program12the gifted students in the school,” states Alaa. With my assistance, they13to know the beauty of my language. By the end ofthe year, I received Christmas card from the students with their names and 14in Arabic. To my 15in no time they 16were able to talk to me in Arabic without difficulty.”“My YES program was soon17” Alaa said. “But it had a deep18on me.” Thanks to the YES program, Alaa ha d conquered fears.19new skills, and finally changed the course of her life forever. “I don’t let anything get in the20of achieving my dreams.” says Alaa.（1）A . worriesB . guessesC . changesD . friends（2）A . took upB . took overC . gainedD . require（3）A . promisedB . orderedC . introducedD . announce （4）A . raiseB . educateC . cherishD . treat（5）A . aware ofB . careful withC . interested inD . grateful for（6）A . WhenB . AsC . BeforeD . Although（7）A . appealing toB . adjusting toC . attending toD . contributing to（8）A . differenceB . coincidenceC . effectD . similarity（9）A . andB . butC . whenD . where（10）A . possibleB . awkwardC . hardD . dull（11）A . connectionB . understandingC . recognitionD . adjustment（12）A . throughB . withinC . amongD . around（13）A . wentB . cameC . grewD . increased（14）A . wishesB . hobbiesC . lessonsD . life（15）A . despairB . astonishmentC . disappointmentD . puzzle（16）A . stillB . evenC . yetD . ever（17）A . forgottenB . repeatedC . conductedD . finished（18）A . cooperationB . expressionC . descriptionD . influence（19）A . admiredB . acquiredC . adoptedD . exploited（20）A . wayB . channelC . pathD . trip二、阅读理解2. 阅读理解Types of Fire ExtinguishersFire extinguishers are marked according to the kind of fore on which they should be used. Using the wrong type of the extinguishers can be dangerous and make things worse.Type A extinguishers are used for fires on paper, cloth, wood, rubber, many plastics and so on. These types of fires usually leave ashes when they burn, so use Type A extinguishers for fires that leave ashes.Type B extinguishers are used for burning liquids, such as oil, gasoline, and paints. These substances often come in barral-shaped containers, so use Type B extinguishers for such barrals.Type C extinguishers are used for electrical fires Electricity travels in a circuit, so use Type C extinguishers for circuits.Remember, A is for Ashes, B is for Barrals, and C is for Circuits. Make sure you have the correct type of fire extinguisher, learn PASS. PASS stands for Pull, Aim, Squeeze, and Sweep.Pull the pin at top of the extinguisher cylinder（灭火器圆筒）.Aim the nozzle（喷嘴）at the base of the fire.Squeeze or press the bandle.Sweep the sprary from side-to-side at the fire’s base until it goes out.（1）What is the purpose of the text?A . To get the readers informed.B . To entertain readers.C . To sell fire extinguishers.D . To express opinions.（2）What should you do before using a fire extinguisher?A . Check whether it is in good condition.B . Check whether you havechosen a right one.C . Make sure you have an instructor beside you.D . Made sure you have mastered the way to use one.（3）Which of following can replace the underlined phrase “goes out” ?A . Keeps burning.B . Stops bursting.C . Goes off.D . Stops shining.（4）The tone of this test can be best described as _______.A . depressing.B . humorous.C . serious.D . optimistic.3. 阅读理解Small islands that bear the brunt of rising sea levels also face the greatest risk of diseases linked to a warmer planet, health leaders said on Saturday, as 13 million medical professionals added to the calls for a global climate pact.Hundreds of thousands more people will die every year from heat stroke and tropical illnesses unless negotiators in Paris can agree a strong global deal to decrease global warming the Global Climate and Health Alliance said.The Would Health Organization has warned that the effects of extreme weather on the fight against malnutrition, malaria and diarrhea alone will account for an extra 250,000 premature deaths a year by 2030.“In the case of small island states like Tuv alu, the health impacts of climate change are palpable,” said the island’s health minister.“When we are talking about climate change, this is important for the future health of our people, and people everywhere.”John Usamate, health minister for Fiji, said the island was suffering from climate-related diseases such as dengue fever and chikungunya, a disease transmitted by mosquitoes and unknown in Fiji.“As the climate changes, we are seeing new infectious diseases and many other health impacts,” he sa id.The Global Climate and Health Alliance groups more than 1,700 health organizations and 8,200 hospitals and health facilities.It is said it had collected 13 million signatories（签字者）from its members wanting to come to a medical agreement on the need to fight against global warming.Even without the wider effects of climate change, air pollution from fossil fuels, especially from coal-fired electricity and vehicle emissions（排放）, is a major cause of early death.In the European Union, more than 400,000 early deaths a year are linked to air pollution that cause respiratory disease and some forms of cancer, the European Commission has found.（1）What is the possible result of global warming?A . Many small islands will appear.B . Many cars will be banned driving.C . The sea level will continually decrease.D . Many people will die from climate-related diseases.（2）Why did so many people join together?A . To fight against global warming.B . To fight off climate-related diseases.C . To decrease the effects of climate change.D . To force the government to take measures.（3）What can we learn from the last two paragraphs?A . Cancer is a disease caused by air pollution.B . More than 400,000people die each year in Europe.C . Climate change is the main cause of many diseases.D . No air pollution, no deaths.（4）What is the passage mainly about?A . How to prevent climate change.B . How to prevent emission of harmful gases.C . The effect that climate change has on health.D . Measures to prevent air pollution.4. 阅读理解Born in the Netherlands in 1853, Van Gogh led a simple life in a small town until the age of 16. He then left school and joined a firm of art dealers in the large city of The Hague. He eventually realized that dealing with others’ artwork was not his profession, his true love was to become an artist himself.He devoted much of his time to learning the fundamentals of drawing. Van Gogh believed that to become a great painter, one must first master the ability to draw. It was only after he was comfortable in this area that he began to use oil paints. That is when he developed a style and talent for color that made him one of the most respected artists of all time.Van Gogh’s paintings are amazing representations of his view of the world. The colors jump off the canvas（画布）, not only because of their brightness but also because of the brush strokes（笔画）. Van Gogh avoided light, feathery strokes, which would portray typical subjects. Instead, he used his brush and oils to make layers that built the painting until it was almost three-dimensional.Perhaps one of the most memorable examples of Van Gogh’s use ofcolor and brush style is his painting The Starry Night. The sky swirls（打旋）across the canvas, while the stars shine with unearthly brightness. Each brush stroke creates the image of movement. Under the sky rests a village painted with smaller strokes and finer detail, giving the impression of peace. A large tree in the foreground suggests that the view is enjoyed from the top of a hill, which offers a glance of the beauty of the night sky. The Starry Night shows Van Gogh’s ability to create a powerful image with simple subjects.Van Gog spent only the last ten years of his life painting. He is believed to have sold only one of the 900 paint he created during those years. Yet Van Gogh today is considered one of the greatest artists of all time. He influence is evident; many painters mimic his style and use of color. His artwork can be found in museums all over the world and is valued in the millions of dollars, a testament to Vincent Van Gogh’s talent.（1）How did Van Gogh learn to paint?A . By reading many books about art.B . By familiarizing himself with basic techniques.C . By closely observing the world around him.D . By carefully studying the techniques of others.（2）What does the author seem to adm ire most about Van Gogh’s paintings?A . The images.B . The mood.C . The brushwork.D . The themes.（3）Why does the author refer to The Starry Night?A . To praise Van Gogh’s ability.B . To show Van Gogh’s style of painting.C . To show Van Gogh’s respect of nature.D . To honnor the greatgenius.5. 阅读理解In colleges around the country, most students are also workers. The reality of college can be pretty different from the images presented in movies and television. Instead of the students who wake up late, party all the time, and study only before exams, many colleges are full of students with pressing schedules of not just classes and activities, but real jobs, too.This isn’t a temporary phenomenon. The share of working students has been on the rise since the 1970s, and one-fifth of students work year round. About one-quarter of those who work while attending school have both a full-course load and a full-time job. The arrangement can help pay for tuition and living costs, obviously. And there’s value in it beyond the direct cause: such jobs can also be critical for developing important professional and social skills that make it easier to land a job after graduation. With many employers looking for students with already-developed skill sets, on-the-job training while in college can be the best way to ensure a job later on.But it’s not all upside. Even full-time work may not completely cover the cost of tuition and living expenses. The study notes that if a student worked a full-time job at the federal minimum wage, they would earn just over $15,000 each year, certainly not enough to pay for tuition, room, and board at many colleges without some serious financial aid. That means that though they’re sacrificing time away from the classroom, many working students will still graduate with at least some debt. And working full time can reduce the chancethat students will graduate at all, by cutting into the time available for studying and attending classes.There is little reward for attending but not finishing college. Students who end up leaving school because of difficulty in managing work and class are likely to find themselves stuck in some of the same jobs they might have gotten if they hadn’t gone at all. The difficulty of working too much while in school can create a cycle that pushes students further into debt without receiving any of the financial or career benefits.（1）What is the reality of college students?A . They throw parties a lot.B . They stay up late every night.C . They pay no attention to exams.D . They work besides attending classes.（2）What has caused the increasing number of working students?A . The need of developing social networks.B . The lack of summer jobs for young adults.C . The chance of finding a job after graduation.D . The expenses of high tuition and living costs.（3）We can learn from the passage that ______.A . working students are more likely to finish collegeB . students can cover their college expenses through workingC . students receive a huge reward for managing work and classD . dropping out of college may not help students get career benefits（4）What is the best title for the passage?A . The Difficulties of Landing a Job.B . The Struggle of Work-School Balance.C . The Reward of Working While Studying.D . The Images of WorkingCollege Students.三、任务型阅读6. 任务型阅读It is very important for kids to be courageous. A brave child is more likely to withstand negative peer pressure, say no to temptations（诱惑）and flight the good fight.________It boosts kids’ resilience（适应力）, confidence and willpower as their as well as their learning, performance and school engagement. Here are several ways to d evelop kids’ courage:Model courage. Kids who watch their parents stick their necks out to do the right thing are more likely to do the same.________Then express how good it feels when you conquer your fear instead of taking a shortcut. Your kids will learn how to take on the tough challenge they face by witnessing how you tackle your fears.________Research finds that kids are more likely to be courageous if they believe that their parent them to support those in need. Discuss bravery with your kids: Tell hem Courage is making the choice to do what you know is right even if you are afraid.”Ask your kids to share their acts of bravery. Learning to be brave takes practice, so encourage your children to do something courageous every day.________A mom I talked to had her kids share their brave deeds at dinner time.Teach your kids how to reduce their fears. If not kept under control, fear can be powerful.________You might encourage positive self-talk, such as saying,“I can handle this” or “I have courage to do this.” Or teach your child to take slow, deep breaths to find courage.A. Talk about values and courage.B. Courage has other surprising benefits.C. The good news is that courage can be taught.D. Teach your child simple strategies to be brave.E. Let your child see you step out of your comfort zone.F. In today’s uncertain world, kids will need courage and confidence.G. Then take time to focus on their courageous breakthroughs.四、语法填空7. 语法填空A motto is a sentence or a phrase which can inspire us especially when we are ________ with difficulties. Many of us use well-know ________ as mottos, such as “Where there is a will, there is a way.” Or “nothing is difficult if you put your heat into it.”, and so on. My motto is “God helps those who help________Sometimes I am lazy ________don’t want to make efforts to work hard, but the moment I think of my motto I will get________ again and devote myself to what I am doing. I write my motto ________I can see it easily. Every time I fail in my exam and begin to lose heart, the sight of my motto inspires me ________much confidence. My motto also makes me become an ________ person. That is to say, I won’t rely on others ________. My friends, what is your motto? If you still haven’t got a motto, please choose ________because a motto can have a great effect on you.五、短文改错8. 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。

2017～2018学年期中学业质量监测高三英语第I 卷 （三部分，共85分）第一部分听力（共两节，满分20分）第一节 听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A 、B 、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. Where are the speakers going? A. To New York.B. To Canada.C. To Mexico.2. Why can’t Tim take Jenny’s shift? A. He has a soccer game. B. He is on vacation. C. He has to go to a funeral.3. What does the woman mean? A. There is a bomb in the refrigerator. B. They will probably run out of food. C. More than enough food has been prepared.4. What subject does the woman think less difficult? A. Literature.B. History.C. Mathematics.5. What did the woman study in college? A. Business.B. Art.C. Spanish.第二节听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

6. What happened to Miguel last weekend?A. He lost his textbook.B. He took care of his grandma.C. His house burned down.7. Why will Miguel be late to Ms. Perry’s office?A. He has to buy his lunch.B. He has to do his homework.C. He has to make food for his grandma.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。

英语试题第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。

录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转写到答题卡上。

第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. How many times was the man late?A. Four times.B. Twenty-two times.C. Twice.2. What does the man mean?A. He’d like to come along.B. He knows the way to the river.C. The weather is quite hot.3. Where do you think they were talking?A. In a post office.B. In a shop.C. In a book store.4. What time does the next train leave the station?A. At 9:05.B. At 8:30.C. At 8:40.5. What are the two speakers talking about?A. Some way of life in America.B. The high labor costs in America.C. The living conditions in America.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

2018届高三英语上学期期中试题考生在答题前请认真阅读本注意事项及各题答题要求：本试卷分第Ⅰ卷、第Ⅱ卷和答题卡，共6页。

满分 150 分。

考试结束后，请将答题卡卷交回，试题卷自己保存。

答题前，请您务必将自己的班级、姓名、学号、考号用0.5毫米黑色签字笔填写在答题卡上。

请用0.5毫米的黑色签字笔将答案写在答题卡上的指定位置，在其它位置作答一律无效。

保持答题卷清洁、完整，严禁使用涂改液和修正带。

第Ⅰ卷选择题（共 90 分）第一部分：听力（共20题，满分 30 分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. How much does the man have to pay for his tickets?A. $12.B. $15.C. $18.2. How many chairs are needed in total?A. Thirteen.B. Fourteen.C. Fifteen.3. How long will it take the woman to the Sunshine Hotel?A. About 3 minutes.B. About 13 minutes.C. About 30 minutes.4. How does the woman feel about her boss?A. Delighted.B. Terrible.C. Surprised.5. How much was the TV set?A. $160.B. $650.C. $560.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。

从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

2018届高三英语上学期期中试题考试日期：11月17日完卷时间：120分钟满分：l50分第I卷(共90分)第一部分：听力(共两节，满分30分)第一节听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. What does the man want to do?A. Interview the manager.B. Apply for a job.C. Ask for directions.2. What does the mother want the boy to do?A. Read a book.B. Climb the mountain.C. Wait for her.3. Who broke the coffee cup?A. The man.B. The woman.C. John.4. Where does this conversation probably take place?A. In a bookstore.B. In a classroom.C. At home.5. Why is the woman not sure of finishing the report today?A. She can’t type fast.B. The computer may break down.C. The report is too long.第二节（共15 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 22.5 分）听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听每段对话前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6和第7两个小题。

2017—2018学年第一学期半期考高三英语试题（考试时间：120 分钟总分：150 分）第Ⅰ卷第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分, 满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项, 并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后, 你都有10秒钟的时间回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. What does the man want to do?A. Fly a kite.B. Go to the park.C. Play on the Internet.2. What will the girl buy this evening?A. Sunglasses.B. A scarf.C. Gloves.3. What does the man suggest the woman do?A. Take a taxi.B. Walk to the hotel.C. Ask someone else for help.4. Who is the woman probably?A. A hotel clerk.B. A police officer.C. The man’s wife.5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. A birthday party.B. New Year’s gifts.C. The man’s parents.第二节（共15小题；每题1.5分, 满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题, 从题中所给的A, B, C三个选项中选出最佳选项, 并标在试卷的相应位置。

听每段对话或独白前, 你将有时间阅读各个小题, 每小题5秒钟；听完后, 每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

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第一部分听力（共两节，满分20分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. Wh ere does the man want to go?A. A railway station.B.A post of f ice.C.The seaside.2. What happened to the woman?A. Sh e woke up late.B.She got to work late.C.She went to sleep late.3. What is the woman doing now?A.Baking cookies.B.Making a list.C.Shopping for groceries.4.How does the woman feel about the zoo?A.Sad.B. I mpressed.C.Disappointed.5.What are the speakers mainly talking about?A.Young people lose their jobs easily.B.Young people are too quick in making decisions.C.Young people seldom stay long in the same job.第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

2018届高三上学期英语期中考试试卷一、单项选择1. He _____ with English grammar every night over the last three months.A . strugglesB . struggledC . has been strugglingD . had been struggling2. She has a gift for creating an atmosphere for her students _____ allows them to communicate freely with each other.A . whichB . whereC . whatD . who3. I really doubt _____ he would ask her to marry him in public.A . thatB . whetherC . howD . that if4. — Did he decide to take part in the competition?— Yes, of course. He _____ to.A . has been encouragingB . had been encouragedC . has been encouragedD . was to be encouraged5. —Why didn’t Ann see me wave to her?— She _____ in the other direction.A . lookedB . was lookingC . has lookedD . is looking6. Your article has so many spelling mistakes that it needs _____ badly.A . to correctB . being correctedC . correctingD . corrected7. With too much mathematics homework ________, he determined to give up English reading.A . finishedB . having finishedC . to finishD . finishing8. Besides ________ to Harvard University, he also received scholarship from Hong Kong University yesterday.A . being admittedB . admittedC . having admittedD . to be admitted9. Beijing No.4 High School is reported in the newspaper ________ its 110th birthday last month.A . to celebrateB . having celebratedC . being celebratedD . to have celebrated10. The man showed us so heavy a stone _____ no man can lift.A . asB . thatC . whichD . and11. Children, if well ________, are not likely to make any trouble in public places.A . having educatedB . educatingC . to be educatedD . educated12. —Why does she look so angry after reading Still Alice?—She ________ be. She ________ be missing her grandma who has Alzheimer’s.A . can’t; mustB . mustn’t; canC . shouldn’t;shouldD . can’t; would13. His suggestion that she ________ in his home suggested he ________ very warm-hearted.A . would stay; wasB . stayed; beC . should stay; beD . stay; was14. I ________ put the phone back into my pocket ________ you reminded me when the teacher approached.A . should; ifB . would have; hadC . hadn’t; wouldD . could have; if15. No one _____ cheat or help others cheat in the exam.A . shallB . willC . mustD . need二、完形填空16. 完形填空When I was thirteen, my family moved from Boston to Tucson, Arizona. 1the move, my father 2us in the living-room on a freezing January night. My sisters and I sat around the fire, not 3that the universe would suddenly change its course. “In May, we’re 4to Arizona.” The words, so small, didn’t seem5enough to hold my new life. But the world changed and I awoke on a train moving across the country. I watched the 6change from green trees to flat dusty plains to high mountains as I saw strange new plants that 7mysteries yet to come. Finally, we arrived and 8into our new home.9my older sisters were sad at the loss of friends, I10explored our new surroundings.One afternoon, I was out exploring 11and saw a new kind of cactus. I crouched down for a closer look. “You’d better not12that.” I turned around to see an old woman. “Are you new to this neighborhood?” I explained that I was,13new to the entire state.“My name is Ina Thorne. Have you got used to life in the14? It must be quite a 15after livin g in Boston.” How could I explain how I16the desert? I couldn’t seem to find the right words.“It’s vastness,” she offered. “That vastness17you stand on the mountains overlooking the desert —you can 18how little you are in comparison with the world.19you feel that the possibilities are limitless.” That was it. That was the feeling I’d had ever since I’d first seen the mountains ofmy new home. Again, my 20would change with just a few simple words. “Would you like to come to my home tomorrow? Someone shoul d teach you which plant you should and shouldn’t touch.”（1）A . DuringB . UntilC . UponD . Before（2）A . gatheredB . warnedC . organizedD . comforted（3）A . hopingB . admittingC . realizingD . believing（4）A . goingB . movingC . drivingD . flying（5）A . goodB . simpleC . bigD . proper （6）A . pictureB . groundC . sceneD . area（7）A . suggestedB . solvedC . discoveredD . explained（8）A . settledB . walkedC . hurriedD . stepped（9）A . IfB . AfterC . OnceD . While（10）A . bitterlyB . easilyC . proudlyD . eagerly（11）A . as wellB . as usualC . fight awayD . on time（12）A . moveB . digC . pullD . touch（13）A . of courseB . in factC . after allD . at least（14）A . desertB . cityC . stateD . country（15）A . luckB . doubtC . shockD . danger（16）A . foundB . examinedC . watchedD . reached（17）A . whyB . whenC . howD . where（18）A . proveB . guessC . senseD . expect（19）A . HoweverB . OtherwiseC . ThereforeD . Meanwhile（20）A . ideaB . lifeC . homeD . family三、阅读理解17. 阅读理解Welcome to Orlando! It has a host of attractions and activities. Ready to join the party and plan a visit to O-Town? Just print out our list that suits your style.Universal Orlando’s Islands of AdventureThe addition of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter was among the list of must-visits for theme park enthusiasts. Each of the park’s “islands” —Toon Lagoon, Jurassic Park, and The Lost Continent — has unique appeal inthe form of rides and interactive attractions.GatorlandIt bills itself as “Orlando’s best half-day attraction”, for in a city people are limited by their time and money. Catch Gatorland’s animals and han dler shows in the afternoon. There’s a nighttime run as well, including the Gator Night Shine and various activities. Gatorland ranks as a comparative theme-park bargain.AquaticaOne of the city’s most unique water parks, Aquatica is a fantastical worl d of twisting, turning rides and sparkling white sand beaches. And if you enjoy a side of terror with your water-park fun, be sure to check out Ihu’s Breakaway Falls. This towering slide is an eight-story mind-bender of a plummet that is not for the weak heart. The less exciting will still find plenty of fun splashing from one giant wave pool to another or drifting down the lazy river through a world of unusual fish. You can also watch the black-and-white Commerson’s dolphins underwater.Warbird AdventuresFew attractions are more hands-on historic than Warbird Adventures, which offers thrill-seekers the opportunity to fly like the hero aces of World War II in the North American T-6 T exan. Flights range from 15 minutes to an hour. A visit to the nearby Kissimmee Air Museum is a wonderful way to round out the experience.（1）For fans of Harry Potter, there’s ________.A . Universal Orlando’s Islands of AdventureB . GatorlandC . AquaticaD . Warbird Adventures（2）According to the fourth paragraph, we know Ihu’s Breakaway Falls ________.A . needs a strong heartB . lies under the waterC . ranges from 15 minutes to an hourD . is suitable for some after-park drinks（3）If you want to experience the fly like a hero in World War II, you can call ________.A . 407-363-8000B . 407-855-5496C . 407-351-3600D . 407-870-736618. 阅读理解A handsome middle-aged man walked quietly into the café and sat down. Before he ordered, he couldn’t help but noticed a group of younger men at the table next to him. It was obvious they were making fun of something about him and it wasn’t until he remembered he was wearing a small pink ribbon on the lapel of his suit that he became aware of what the joke was all about.The man pretended not to notice it, but the whisper and laughter began to get to him. He looked one of the rude young men straight into the eye, placed his hand beneath the ribbon and asked, “This?”With that the young men all began to laugh out loud. The man he spoke to said, “Hey, sorry, man, but we were just commenting on ho w pretty your little pink ribbon looks against your blue jacket!”The middle-aged man calmly invited the joker to come over to his table, and politely seated him. As uncomfortable as he was, the young guy had to,not really sure why. In a soft voice, the middle-aged man said, “I wear this ribbon to bring awareness about breast cancer. I wear it in my mother’s honor.”“Oh, sorry. She died of breast cancer?”“No, she didn’t. She’s alive and well. But her breasts nourished me as a baby, and were a soft resting place for my head when I was scared or lonely as a little boy. I’m very grateful for my mother’s breasts, and her health.”“Umm,” the young replied, “yeah.”“And I wear this ribbon to honor my wife,” the man continued.“And she’s okay, too?” the you ng guy asked.“Oh, yes. She’s fine. Her breasts have been a great source of loving pleasure for both of us, and with them she nurtured and nourished our daughter 23 years ago. I’m grateful for my wife’s breasts, and her health.”“Uh, huh. And I guess you wear it to honor your daughter, also?”“No. It’s too late to honor my daughter by wearing it now ……”Shaken and ashamed, the young guy said, “Oh, I’m so sorry, mister.”“So, in my daughter’s memory, too, I proudly wear this little ribbon, which allows me the opportunity to enlighten others. And here…” With this, he reached in his pocket and handed the young man a little pink ribbon. The young guy looked at it, slowly raised his head and asked, “……?”（1）The young men joked about the middle-aged man’s _____.A . looksB . ribbonC . attitudeD . clothes（2）What may have happened to the man’s daughter?A . She died of breast cancer.B . She was ill with cancer.C . She had gone abroad.D . She got married.（3）What will the young man probably ask?A . May I give it to my mother?B . Can you help me put it on?C . Will you please forgive me?D . Shall we have some drink together?（4）What is the best title for the passage?A . An Unusual Meeting.B . An Impressive Lesson.C . Be Grateful to Your Beloved.D . Little Pink Ribbon19. 阅读理解Only two countries in the advanced world provide no guarantee for paid leave from work to care for a newborn child. Last spring one of the two, Australia, gave up the bad distinction by setting up paid family leave starting in 2011. I wasn’t surprised when this didn’t make the news here in the United States —we’re now the only wealthy country without such a policy.The United States does have one explicit family policy, the Family and Me dical Leave Act, passed in 1993. It entitles workers to as much as 12 weeks’ unpaid leave for care of a newborn or dealing with a family medical problem. Despite the modesty of the benefit, the Chamber of Commerce and other business groups fought it bitter ly, describing it as “government-run personnel management” and a “dangerous precedent .” In fact, every step of the way, as Democratic leaders have tried to introduce work-family balance measures into the law, business groups have been strongly opposed.As Yale law professor Anne Alstott argues, justifying parental supportdepends on defining the family as a social good that, in some sense, society must pay for. Parents are burdened in many ways in their lives: there is “no exit” when it comes to children. Society expects — and needs — parents to provide their children with continuity of care. And society expects — and needs — parents to persist in their roles for 18 years, or longer if needed.While most parents do this out of love, there are public punishments for not providing care. What parents do, in other words, is of deep concern to the state, for the obvious reason that caring for children is not only morally urgent but important to the future of society. To classify parenting as a personal choice for which there is no collective responsibility is not merely to ignore the social benefits of good parenting; really, it is to steal those benefits because they accrue to the whole of society as today’s children become tomorrow’s citizens. In fact, by so me estimates, the value of parental investments in children, investments of time and money, is equal to 20-30% of GDP. If these investments bring huge social benefits — as they clearly do — the benefits of providing more social support for the family should be that much clearer.（1）What do we learn about paid family leave according to Paragraph 1?A . It came as a surprise when Australia adopted the policy.B . Setting up this policy made Australia less influential.C . It has now become a hot topic in the United States.D . No such policy is applied in the United States.（2）What makes it hard to take work-family balance measures in the States?A . The incompetence of the Democrats.B . The opposition from business circles.C . The lack of a precedent in American history.D . The existing Family and Medical Leave Act.（3）What is Professor Anne Alstott’s argument for parental support?A . Children need continuous care.B . Good parenting benefits society.C . The cost of raising children has been growing.D . The U. S. should keep up with other developed countries.（4）Why is the author against classifying parenting as a personal choice?A . Parenting is regarded as a moral duty.B . Parenting relies largely on social support.C . Parenting produces huge moral benefits.D . Parenting is basically a social undertaking.20. 阅读理解The Loss of InnocenceInnocence is such a precious gift. It’s explained as freedom from guilt or wrong doing. Just imagine never having to worry about anything and having a guilt free mind. Some people wish to save this kind of innocence from being lost from childhood to adulthood.What would the world be like if innocence were never lost? One way it would benefit humanity is the lack of hatred （仇恨）among the world. During youth, there may be an occasional argument, even a little physical fight, but nothing like firing a handgun at a fellow human being. And children are blind towards the racial differences of others. A kid will hang out with any other kid. It is the lack of innocence and the ignorance we learn from adults thatinfluence children otherwise. Another benefit is the constant desire for fun and adventure. With very little if any time at all for fun，the adventurous mind is lost in time with the responsibilities placed upon adults. If innocence were kept alive, these ambitions would never depart from our lives.However, other people actually hate the idea of innocence lasting forever. They feel that the lack of organization and mental power of those with innocence would cause extremely destructive consequences to society in general. A large number of individuals would never have the urge to learn, work, and act upon the necessary needs for humanity to survive. Without a proper education which is usually provided by those who no longer live in a world of innocence, people would not have the desire to succeed, get a good job in life, or provide income for their families, which would hurt the lives of children.The lack of a good education and career would also harm the economy. As long as innocence is kept alive, no one would be terribly angered at the lack of effort people put out in the workplace, resulting in a strong decline in production and quality of needed goods.Maybe it is wrong in wanting to save innocence. It sure is a nice thought, though. Perhaps innocence was meant to be lost. It was God’s will to make things the way they are, and there is a good purpose for everything. All that remains to be said about innocence is to enjoy it while it lasts.（1）The author believes that the loss of innocence in adulthood should be _____.A . avoidedB . ignoredC . acceptedD . encouraged（2）Lifelong innocence would be beneficial to society in that _____.A . proper education would be providedB . there would be no racial discriminationC . more happy families would be guaranteedD . people would realize their childhood dreams（3）According to the author, people with innocence can hurt the economy with their lack of _____.A . motivational willB . mental abilityC . adventurous ambitionsD . needed goods（4）Which of the following shows the structure of the passage?CP: Central Point P: Point Sp: Sub-point C: ConclusionA .B .C .D .四、任务型阅读21. 任务型阅读Speaking in public is most people’s least favorite thing. The reason isthat we are all afraid of making fools of ourselves.________But stop biting your finger-nails. Public speaking is easy. It’s just plain talking, and you talk all the time. Although I’m basically shy , I’ve been making speeches and talking on radio and television for more than 30 years, and I can tell you that public speaking is not a “gift” like musical talent.________Here are some of the lessons I have learned:Your audience is going to come away with one or two of your main ideas. One or two. Not ten or 20.________And if you don’t have a clear idea of what you want to say, there’s no way your audience will.________—how you are going to open, w hat major points you want to make and how you’re going to close.When I do a radio or TV piece, I often write the last sentence first.________A strong close is critical: the last thing you say is what your audience will most likely remember.The standard length of a vaudeville act is usually 12 minutes. If all those performers singing and dancing their hearts out couldn’t go on longer without boring the audience, what makes you think you can?A. Some people are born to be good at making speeches.B. Anybody who can talk can speak in public.C. Try to relax yourself before making the speech.D. The more important the speech is, the more frightened we become.E. If you can’t express in a sentence or two what you intend to get across, then your speech is not focused well enough.F. When you know where you’re headed, you can choose any route to get there.G. No matter how long or short your speech is, you’ve got to get your ducks in a row.五、书面表达22. 假设你是红星中学学生会主席李华。

2018届高三上册英语期中考试试卷一、完形填空1. 完形填空Angela a 28-year-old Canadian, was driving to visit friends in another city 800 kilometres away. Her kids, 5-year-old Lexi and 10-week-old Peter, were fed and the car was1with all the necessities for a road trip: toys, milk powder and snacks.The long journey had begun to2Peter, who started to cry. Angela inserted a nursery rhyme CD into the stereo and hoped it would help3him down. The soft music had a4effect. In no time, both children became5. Angela’s eyes 6too, for just a few seconds.When Lexi suddenly woke up, she found it was7. Airbags obsured all the windows. Lexi’s neck hurt and Peter was crying loudly. She pulled the handle of the door, but the door was8. Turning onto her side, Lexi kicked at the door9it flopped open.That’s when Lexi 10her mother in the front seat. She tried to wake her up but Angela didn’t11. At that time Lexi found their car was on a steep hill and it was kept from12by a large tree.Her shoes had come off, but Lexi felt no13as she climbed over glass and rocks up the embankment to the14her mother had driven off.A driver was traveling on the highway15he saw a tiny child jumping up anddown,16her arms, crying for help. He pulled over, and the child told him her mother needed help. The driver looked around but saw17. The barefoot child pointed to the destroyed car downhill. Without 18, he ran down the hill. Twenty minutes later, an19came. Angela was rushed to the hospital.Later that year, the Royal Canadian Humane Association awarded Lexi a Bronze Medal for20.（1）A . coveredB . packedC . sharedD . provided（2）A . interestB . confuseC . botherD . frighten（3）A . calmB . letC . bringD . put（4）A . relaxingB . excitingC . naturalD . different（5）A . noisyB . happyC . concernedD . quiet（6）A . openedB . rolledC . closedD . brightened（7）A . dangerousB . convenientC . sunnyD . dark （8）A . brokenB . openC . stuckD . repaired（9）A . whenB . untilC . sinceD . after （10）A . witnessedB . spottedC . realizedD . remembered（11）A . returnB . respondC . lookD . speak（12）A . rolling downB . pulling overC . setting offD . getting through（13）A . stressB . angerC . painD . shame（14）A . streetB . forestC . routeD . highway（15）A . whileB . whenC . beforeD . until（16）A . raisingB . wavingC . clappingD . stretching（17）A . nobodyB . somebodyC . anybodyD . everybody（18）A . complainingB . regrettingC . wonderingD . hesitating（19）A . carB . truckC . ambulanceD . lorry（20）A . strengthB . intelligenceC . kindnessD . bravery二、阅读理解2. 阅读理解Whether you have a piece of land or a few pots on a balcony, plant a family garden: You’ll all live healthier! Gardening is an easy activity to share and you’ll harvest benefits along with your fresh vegetables, colorful flowers,and aromatic herbs. Even better, you don’t have to wait for your plants to bloom to see those benefits.When parents and kids work together to plant and care for a garden, they can all enjoy these benefits:Physical activity: Gardening and yard work are mild exercise, which we all need every day . While tending your family garden doesn’t requ ire the intense activity of running or playing singles tennis, it’s still beneficial to your health. For one thing, research shows that once you start gardening, you usually continue for more than 30 minutes. And gardening combines delicate skill strengthening and stretching.Lower stress, better mood: Gardening is excellent stress relief for good reasons: enjoying fresh air and sunlight, performance of relaxing tasks, and even contact with harmless bacteria in the soil that helps release serotonin in the brain.Outdoor time: Children prefer spending a lot of time indoors, which can negatively affect their behavior and health. A family garden gets them outside enjoying and experiencing the natural world.（1）What does the author think of gardening?A . Too strong workB . Proper exerciseC . Time wasteD . Special skills required（2）Which of the following isn’t the reason for gardening to relieve stress?A . Keeping one’s brain fit.B . Enjoying fresh air.C . Getting farmexperienceD . Performing simple and easy act（3）What can be learned from the passage?A . Those who have plants on a balcony don’t need a garden.B . Some bacteria help to build up one’s brain.C . Gardening helps to drive cars.D . Bad behavior results from staying indoors too long.3. 阅读理解I remember that it was a fall morning when the orchestra teachers came into Miss Newell’s third-grade classroom. “You have hands for the viola ,” Miss Ciano told me. I was excited because my hands were finally good for something. I told my parents I wanted to play, and naturally, they agreed.Since I first touched the viola, I haven’t been able to put it down. Ignoring the difficulty, I am pulled closer to it each day.Classical music is truly my best friend. It is the trusted friend of every man, woman and child. Various feelings are expressed in classical music. I discovered that when I was eleven and played a Bach cello concerto in a competition, the first movement was joyful, but the second movement was mysterious and full of pain. From that piece, I learned that music expressed not only feelings, but also sudden mood changes. By listening to classical music, I know that someone else share these feelings. Since I am lucky enough to be able to play classical music, I am comforted when I am upset. It gives me a way to escape from my problems for a short period. Classical music can express my joy, sadness and anger.Now look at that fall day and think how gullible I was for believing thatanyone, even music teachers, could tell if hands were perfect for a certain instrument. I’m certain they told me I had “viola hands” not because they were fortune-teller, but because there was a lack of violists in our district. Classical music is one of the best things that ever happened to mankind. If you get introduced to it in the right way, it will become your friend for life.（1）What’s the author’s purpose in writing the first two paragraphs?A . To introduce an interesting musical class.B . To show the importance of proper guide.C . T o offer the evidence of her gift for music.D . To tell the power of support from parents and teachers.（2）According to the passage, in what way does classical music help the author?A . Developing social skills.B . Broadening life experience.C . Promoting menial health.D . Building close relationship.（3）Which of the words has the similar meaning to “gullible” in the last paragraph?A . firmly opposedB . easily trickedC . greatly affectedD . secretly hidden（4）Which could be the best title for the passage?A . Lifetime dream, great effortB . Happy childhood, unforgotten experienceC . Special event, sweet memoryD . Classical music, endless passion4. 阅读理解A national study led by a Michigan State University scholar finds that the course students take have powerful effects on the friendships they make.The findings, published in the American Journal of Sociology, indicate thepatterns of course-taking are different in each high school. In one school, for example, friendships may form among students taking woodshop, Spanish or European history, while in another it may be among students taking agricultural business management, advanced accounting and calculus .“People generally want to think that kids are choosing their friends by joining groups such as the football club and they do the same al every school,” said Kenneth Frank, professor in MSU’s College of Education.” But our argument is that the opportunities an adolescent has to choose friends are guided by the courses the adolescent takes and the other students who take the courses with them. Moreover, the pattern of opportunities differs from school to school.”Students were more likely to make friends in small classes. Friendships were more likely to be created in Latin and woodshop, for example, than in a large physical education class that is required of everyone in a particular grade.The findings means a lot to school administrators as well. “Schools that simply offer classes without thought for mixing up high- and low-achieving students run the risk of driving them apart socially and a cademically,” Frank said. To prevent this, he said schools could better highlight the value of certain academic subjects, such as math, and also group students together so the low-achievers have high-achievers in their classes potentially throughout high s chool. “This would give the students in the lower group encouragement or make others who could be there as a marker to help them move along.”（1）According to Kenneth Frank, people generally consider that .A . teenage friendships are decided by their similar interestB . kids are more likely to make friends with well-known players.C . different stories about teenage friendships happen in every school.D . those enthusiasts about football are the most popular among teenagers.（2）What will Kenneth Frank’s group probably agree with?A . What course a student takes will totally determine his friendship.B . Students who take the same course can easily develop friendships.C . Whether a teenage friendship can last is affected by the other students.D . Patterns of course-taking are the same in every high school.（3）What’s the advantage of students in small classes?A . They can focus more on how to be as cool as possible.B . They are more likely to be affected by others, appearances.C . They can make friends regardless of understanding of each other.D . They can make friends more easily than in large ones.（4）Which of the following is NOT the purpose of Kenneth Frank s advice?A . To stop low-achieving students from falling behind academically.B . To encourage low-achieving students to work hard and move along.C . To prevent .low-achieving students from socializing with the others too much.D . To prevent distinguishing high-achieving students from low-achieving ones.5. 阅读理解What makes you grow? While rolling many ideas around in my head to write this piece. I narrowed my focus a bit and chose: family and sense of purpose.My family keeps me excited to be alive-beginning the day with a morning kiss from the man I love. He is there to listen and guide, to laugh and sigh, to explore and relax, and to make each day meaningful. Together we have three delightful children. Even though they have caused various gray hairs over the years, they have also provided love and laughter.Friends fall into the family category as well. Although they are not cut of the same cloth, they are part of the same quilt. True friends are often as giving .and maybe even more giving as family. Even though our friends enter our life later than our family, strong relation exists. In fact, sometimes friends know us better than family.The second drive is a sense of purpose. While impossible to describe, it is very easy to picture as we think of even thing of value that touches us. A purpose may be a happy family, home life, and so on. Actually in most cases it is a combination of all these as they affect our lives deeply.Purpose is new, fresh, exciting and always changing. You’re taking up the same job each day except sometimes challenged. I always wanted to be a teacher, for example, and I chose junior high French. However, over the years my tasks changed so that I had various opportunities to teach K-12 and beyond in a wide range of subjects, levels and school districts. I remained in the same profession for more than 40 years but never in the same setting.（1）What did the author do before writing the article?A . She chose her own family as the main topic for writing.B . She studied many families in detail for some ideas.C . She took some concerned drives intoconsideration.D . She had a quick mind in writing.（2）What’s the author’s attitude to her marriage?A . Curious.B . Puzzled.C . Pessimistic.D . Satisfied.（3）What is the closest meaning of the underlined sentence in Paragraph 3?A . Though not born into a family, friends are considered life mates.B . Friends wear different clothes but sleep on the same bed.C . A friend in need is a friend indeed.D . Blood is thicker than water.（4）What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A . Everyone has his own purpose.B . Purpose needs to be flexible.C . Teachers must be knowledgeable.D . Teaching is very difficult in America.三、语法填空6. 语法填空Have you ever thought about the best meal you have ever eaten? For many people, it isn’t just about the quality of the food; it’s also about great memories of a particular vacation or the person it was shared ________. We asked 100 famous chefs from around the world ________their best meals were, and we got some________ answers.As the researchers expected, 30% of the chefs________ said that their best meal as a kid was still what they liked the most as an adult. 20% ________ a meal in a fancy restaurant as the best one in their lives, and another 10% said that a meal while on vacation with their wife________husband was the best of all time. 15% said that a simple meal that they often cooked at home ranked________than any other meal, and the same number said that their best dish was something they make where they work.________, 10% of these chefs said that their favorite meal of their entire lives was at a fast food restaurant! These best________ in the world would pick McDonald’s or KFC if they had the choice of what ________.四、任务型阅读7. 任务型阅读Reasons why you should travel while you’re youngI have been very lucky to travel around the world while still young. According to my experiences, I advise every young person to get out of his hometown and see what’s out there. Here are three ways that traveling has changed me forever.Traveling changes the way you connect with the worldI grew up in a small town.________. When you travel to other countries and see the amazing beauty of sunsets over seas, monkeys swinging through rainforests, you realize the world is-full of more beauty than you are able to see in a lifetime. But, you still want to try.Traveling changes the way you connect with othersEveryone in my hometown looked and acted basically the same.________. I realized that my life could be enriched by developing friendships with people who didn’t look or act like me. Far from my hometown, I developed friendships with people who were nothing like me, but were exactly what I needed.________.Traveling helps develop your interest in education________. Just reading the stories in books seemed so boring to me. However, when I visited the Palace of Versailles in France and walked in the halls of the Louvre. I couldn’t help but have interest in history.________.A. Traveling taught me, not to fear.B. Traveling makes history come alive.C. Sadly, I never liked history in school.D. When I traveled, I learned a lot about other cultures.E. It also taught me the importance of communication skills.F. The older I become, the more 1 realize I actually know very little about life.G. If I hadn’t the chance to travel, I would have a different time imagining much else outside my hometown.五、短文改错8. 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。

2018届高三英语上学期期中试题共8页。

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考试时间120分钟。

注意事项：1. 答题前，务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡规定的位置上。

2. 答选择题时，必须使用2B铅笔将答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。

3. 答非选择题时，必须使用0.5毫米黑色签字笔，将答案书写在答题卡规定的位置上。

4. 所有题目必须在答题卡上作答，在试题卷上答题无效。

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，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. What are the speakers doing?A. Working.B. Jogging.C. Having a drink.2. What made the man so worried?A. The exam.B. The paper.C. His teacher.3. How long will the man stay in France?A. Five weeks.B. Three days.C. Two days.4. What was wrong with Jack?A. He had a fever.B. He was in hospital.C. He was late for work.5. Why was the man late for work?A. He was in an accident.B. His car was being re paired.C. He couldn't get his car going.第二节（共15小题；每小题1. 5分，满分22. 5分）听下面5段对话或对白，每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置，听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题。