福建省莆田市第二十四中学2019届高三英语上学期期中试题.doc

1、- 1 -福建省莆田市第二十四中学 2019 届高三上学期期中考试英语试题第 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 转涂 到答 题卡 上。 第一 节（ 共 5 个 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 道 小 题 ， 从 每 题 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

2、 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 will the woman do about the dress?A. Shell change it. B. Shell return it. C. Shell buy it.2. What are the speakers talking about?A. Buying DVDs. B. Borrowing DVDs. C. Sharing DVDs.3. What did the woman think of Danas speech?A. Boring. B. Important. C

3、. Well-prepared.4. What does the man mean?A. He is unable to give help.B. He will carry the boxes later. C. He refuses to pay for boxes.5. When is Simon supposed to arrive?A. 7:30. B. 8:00. C. 8:10.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

4、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， 各个 小题 将给 出 5 秒钟 的作 答时 间。 每段 对话 或独 白 读 两 遍 。- 2 -听 下 面 一 段 对 话 ， 回 答 第 6 和第 7 题。6. Where do the speakers plan to go?A. The womans home. B. A museum. C. A library.7. Why does the woman want to go on

5、Saturday afternoon?A. To enjoy nice weather. B. To avoid the crowd.C. To sleep late in the morning.听 下 面 一 段 对 话 ， 回 答 第 8 至第 10 题。8. Why did the man borrow the womans computer last time?A. He needed it for his paper. B. His computer was broken.C. He used it for his computer class.9. Why does the wo

6、man feel happy?A. The man will study better.B. The man will use his own computer.- 3 -C. The man can lend her a computer now.10. What has the man been doing with his new computer?A. Doing homework. B. Watching DVDs.C. Searching for information.听 下 面 一 段 对 话 ， 回 答 第 11 至第 13 题。11. Where did Tom get t

7、he idea of becoming a businessman?A. From the grown-ups around him. B. From his high school teachers.C. From his college friends.12. How much does Tom own of the company he works for?A. 60%. B. 18%. C. 6%.13. What mistake did Tom and his company make in the past?A. Making all the products themselves

8、. B. Wasting lots of materials.C. Producing simple things.听 下 面 一 段 对 话 ， 回 答 第 14 至第 17 题。14. What kind of jobs seems to be in short supply?A. Writers. B. School teachers. C. Newspaper reporters.15. Where is Sharon most likely to go?A. New York. B. Boston. C. California.- 4 -16. What does James pla

9、n to do if he cant find a job?A. Start a newspaperB. Continue his education. C. Write a book.17. Who are the speakers?A. Fellow students. B. Laid-off workers.C. High school teachers.听 下 面 一 段 独 白 ， 回 答 第 18 至第 20 题。18. Why does the university offer the two programs?A. To keep students safe walking l

10、ate or alone. B. To provide better health care for students.C. To help visitors tour around the college.19. When can students call Campus Safety Office?A. From 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. B. Anytime of the day.C. From midnight to 7 a.m.20. To whom is the speaker mainly talking?A. Tourists at the - 5 -college.

11、B. New teachers.C. Parents of students.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)APlan your dream vacation to one of these excellent destinations.St. LuciaAbundant（丰 富的 ） rainforests and splendid mountains are all reasons to visit this Caribbean island. St. Lucia offers

12、the perfect mix of relaxation and adventure. To take in the breathtaking scenery, plan to hike the Piton Mountains or dive in the waters of Anse Chastanet.Banff. AlbertaThis Canadian destination will bring out the explorer in anyone who visits. From hiking and whitewater rafting to skiing and snowbo

13、arding, Banff offers travelers an abundance of year-round outdoor activities. The Lake Louise Ski Resort is one of the largest in North America and the striking photo opportunities of the Canadian Rockies from Moraine Lake cant be underestimated (低估 ).Machu PicchuAccording to travelers, a visit to t

14、his Peruvian UNESCO World Heritage (遗产 ) site is a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Located in the Andes Mountains, it is the most familiar icon (象征 物 ) of Inca civilization. Spend a few days accustoming yourself to the altitude in the neighboring city of Cusco, where you can experience a mix of Incan

15、and Spanish cultures.Great Barrier ReefIts easy to see why the Great Barrier Reef is one of the Seven Natural - 6 -Wonders of the World it stretches nearly 1,500 miles along the eastern coastline of Australia and features about 3,000 reefs, 900 islands and more than 1,500 species of fish. Travelers

16、can see these amazing natural structures from the air or underwater. However, large amounts of coral bleaching (褪色 ) caused by rising ocean temperatures put this places continued existenceat risk, so plan your visit soon to see this awesome sight up close.21. What can you enjoy both in St. Lucia and

17、 Banff? A. Hiking. B. Skiing.C. Diving. D. Snowboarding.22. Where may a historian choose to go?A. St. Lucia. B. Banff. Alberta.C. Machu Picchu. D. Great Barrier Reef23. What do we know about the Great Barrier Reef? A. Its on the western coast of Australia.B. Its famous for coral reefs rather than fi

18、sh.C. People must take a plane to enjoy its beauty.D. It may disappear if temperature keeps on rising.BWhen my sister Mertie told me she had put out tomato plants last summer, I was quite impressed.Since she was a garden-beginner, Mertie researched exactly how far apart to space her tomato plants; w

19、hat kind of fertilizer to use; how to keep away the bugs（害 虫） , etc. Once they were planted, she took care of them daily, anxiously awaiting the juicy tomatoes to appear. But, day after day, her plants - 7 -were tomato-less while all of her neighbors who had also put out tomato plants were already e

20、njoying the fruit of their labor.Frustrated(upset), Mertie gave in and went to the market to search fresh tomatoes. While paying, Mertie told the farmer her troubles. The farmer paused to think for a moment and then asked, “Well, what kind of tomatoes did you plant?”“I think they were called Big Boy

21、,” Mertie remembered.“Well theres your problem,” the farmer explained. “Big Boy and Better Boy tomatoes have a 95-day growing period whereas regular tomato plants produce fruit in as few as 70 daysyou just have to wait a little longer for the Big Boys.”With that new knowledge, Mertie went home with

22、excitement, knowing they would be worth the wait. Thinking about my sisters gardening experience, I had to smile. She just didnt know that Big Boy tomatoestook longer-neither did I-but once she discovered that information, she was no longer discouraged and upset about the lack of tomatoes on her pla

23、nts. Instead, she was encouraged and excited to see them a few weeks later.It makes me wonder how many of us have “Big Boy” dreams in our hearts, yet we just dont realize that they are of the “Big Boy” variety so we are discouraged and worn out with the waiting process. Instead of waiting withexcite

24、ment, we give up on our dreams and figure we must have done something wrong to stop them from coming to pass. Frustrated, we see other peoples dreams coming true, and we wonder why ours havent yet been achieved.- 8 -24. To better grow tomato plants,what did Mertie do?A. Using little fertilizer. B. K

25、eeping them well close. C. Watering them daily. D. Controlling pests on them.25. Why did Merties tomato plants fail to produce at the expected time? A. Because they were destroyed by her neighbors.B. Because she grew the wrong kind of tomatoes. C. Because she didnt manage the garden well.D. Because

26、they required more time to produce.26. What does the author compare tomatoes to in the text? A. Goals.B. Experiences.C. Time. D. Imagination.27. What does the text intend to show us? A. Its better late than never.B. A bad beginning makes a bad ending.C. Success sometimes - 9 -needs a little patience

27、. D. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.C“Hey, little boy, will you support me when Im getting old?” Wang Wenshan, 35, asked his newborn baby as he hugged him at home.The Chinese tradition of raising sons to support parents in their old age has been weakened by the rapidly growing economy a

28、nd improved standard of living. As is the case with more and more developed countries, China faces an aging society. People are living longer and having fewer children. Therefore, many Chinese families are falling into a 4-2-1 family pattern: a couple raises one child and supports four elderly paren

29、ts. But few realize that a problem is likely to happen ahead.The aging of the population is a trend that now affects a growing number of countries. The InformationOffice of the State Council, Chinas cabinet, issued（发 行） a white paper on measures China has been taking to help its elderly population.

30、The paper said Chinas population entered the aging period at the end of the 20th century and the proportion of people aged 60 and above accounted for over 10 percent of the entire population. Bythe end of 2005, China had nearly 144 million people over 60, accounting for 11 percent of the population,

31、 according to the white paper.An expanding aged population inevitably means that many issues must be settled, as the problem concerns every aspect of society. It puts more pressure on each family, causing disturbing economic consequences and serious - 10 -social problems. It also challenges the labo

32、r force supply and the pension system.“I used to think that its not an issue for me to provide for the aged,” said Wang, whose parents and parents-in-law all enjoy pensions and medical insurance. But last year Wangs father suffered from a serious illness and afterward Wang began to feel the pressure

33、 on his shoulders.After his father recovered, Wang opened a bank account for each parent and put away some money in the account every month to prepare for future uncertainties. In addition, he has to save money every month to provide for his sons future education. “Im now breaking my back to support

34、 my family: saving pensions for the parents, my sons education funds, and living costs.”Wang also bought some commercial old-age insurance for himself. “We have to take precautions（预 防）before it is too late, and many of my colleagues share the same view,” he said.28. Which of the following is not ca

35、used by an aging society? A. Social problems. B. Unemployment.C. More pressure on each family. D. The problem of the pension system.29. From the passage, we can infer .A. the aging problem is one of the concerns of the Chinese governmentB. China will encourage young couples to have more than one chi

36、ldC. many people have realized the aging problemD. children will not support their parents in China- 11 -30. Which of the following can be used to replace the underlined word “inevitably”? A. Surprisingly. B. Certainly.C. Hopefully. D. Evidently.31. From the passage, we can see that .A. China is the

37、 only country to face an aging societyB. most of the developing countries face an aging societyC. countries with a large population face an aging societyD. more and more developed countries face an aging societyDHow many times do you check your Facebook page in a day to see whether your latest post

38、has got another“like” or “thumbs(拇指 ) up”?Although you might be embarrassed to admit how many times you do this, dont worrypsychological findings have shown its completely normal. In fact, the pleasure we derive from receiving a “like” is equal to that of eating chocolate or winning money, and we ca

39、nt help wanting more. According to the findings, which observed32 teens aged between 13 and 18, the feedback circuit (反馈 回路 ) in the teens brains is particularly sensitive, andthe “social” and “visual” parts of their brains were active when they received “likes” on the social network. The research a

40、lso showed that though the thumbs up might come from complete strangers, the good they derive from them worked all the same.So, does it mean we should try our best to win as many thumbs up as - 12 -possible? Not necessarily so if we know the reasons behind our desire for attention. In “why do people

41、 long for attention” by M. Farouk Radwan, he explained several cases in which people naturally longed for attention. Radwan said people who were an onlychild, who were used to being the center of attention in their house, may try to copy these conditions. Feeling “overlooked and unappreciated” might

42、 also lead you to long for attention. Other times, the state of being jealous, or wanting to cover your mistakes may also contribute to such longings.In fact, too much desire for attention can create anxiety, and in turn ruin your happiness even when you get it. So what can we do about it? The answe

43、r is quite simple. “If people could adopt goals not focused on their ownself-esteem（自尊 ） but on something larger than their self, such as what they can create or contribute to others, theywould be less sensitive to some of the negative effects of pursuing self-esteem,” wrote psychology professorJenn

44、ifer Crocker.So perhaps the answer to our addiction to “likes” is simply to focus on something larger than ourselvesa hard, but a worthy one.32. Which of the following is TRUE?A. The thumbs up from complete strangers dont work. B. Desire for attention can definitely create anxiety.C. Feeling ignored

45、 might lead you - 13 -to be in need of attention. D. The brain of teenagers is seldom sensitive.33. Whats the reaction of receiving “likes” on the social network to the brain? A. The social and visual parts become more nervous.B. The social and visual parts of the brain are active.C. The physical an

46、d sense parts of the brain become less sensitive. D. The whole brain becomes cleverer.34. Who wants to get more attention according to the passage? A. The one who is the only child.B. The old who lives happily with children. C. The young who feels anxious.D. Teens who want to discover their mistakes

47、.35. Whats Crockers suggestion about the negative effects of getting self-esteem? A. Doing an interesting matter.B. Working harder than ever before.C. Having a bigger goal than their self.- 14 -D. Not checking your Facebook page in a day. 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

48、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 。Three Ways to Self-fund CollegeThe idea that parents should pay for their childrens college education is a nice one, but its far from a reality for many students. 36 Whatever the case may be, its time to take a good look at your options for fundin

49、g college on your own. Turn over every stone.If you re not a straight-A genius who could easily win college scholarships, theres good news: 37Check out these popular College Confidential threads to see which awards average and above-average students are aiming at. Are your parents retirees? Are you a first-generation student? Is your family attached to any church or community groups? (Seriously, there are scholarships for all those things.) The secret to scoring major cash is following every possible source of funding. 38 Instead