福建省永安市第三中学2019届高三英语毕业班4月份阶段测试试题.doc

1、- 1 -福建省永安市第三中学 2019届高三英语毕业班 4月份阶段测试试题(满分：150 分 时间：120 分钟)第一部分 听力（共两节，满分答 20分）第一节（共 5小题，每小题 1分，满分 5分）1. What is the woman going to do this afternoon? A. Eat out. B. See a doctor. C. Go shopping.2. How does Henry feel now? A. Proud. B. Tired. C. Grateful.3. What did Fred do? A. He travelled to Italy.

2、 B. He offered Kate a ride. C. He bought a new car.4. What does the woman do? A. Shes a salesperson. B. Shes a librarian. C. Shes a bank clerk.5. What did Patrick do last Friday? A. He moved to another place. B. He sold his old apartment. C. He went out with a friend.第二节（共 15小题；每小题 1分，满分 15分）6. What

3、 is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Strangers. B. Classmates. C. Co-workers.7. Why is Sara worried? A. She has problem preparing for a speech.B. She knows nothing about British history.C. She fails to finish her homework on time.听下面一段对话，回答第 8至第 10题。8. Who are the speakers? A. Stud

4、ents. B. Secretaries. C. Teachers.9. When will Ms. Kelly probably give the lecture? A. On Tuesday. B. On Wednesday. C. On Friday.- 2 -10. What will the man probably do next? A. Go on a trip. B. Talk to Dr. Lee. C. Start a research project.听下面一段对话，回答第 11至第 13题。11. What is the man doing? A. Asking for

5、 directions. B. Touring the city centre. C. Talking to a friend.12. What does the man decide to do? A. Keep walking. B. Get a taxi. C. Wait for the bus.13. How does the man feel at the end of the conversation? A. Annoyed. B. Excited. C. Surprised.听下面一段对话，回答第 14至第 17题。14. What is “People You Meet”? A

6、. An office party. B. A training course. C. A radio program.15. How many people does Marks office receive every year? A. 100,000. B. 200,000. C. 500,000.16. What do we know about Mark? A. He is a team leader. B. He was born in London. C. He speaks thirteen languages.17. What do Mark and his co-worke

7、rs usually do to help people? A. Show them around. B. Plan tours for them. C. Teach them English.听下面一段独白，回答第 18至第 20题。18. How long did the speaker and his family live in the downtown apartment? A. 8 years. B. 10 years. C. 30 years.19. What was the reason for the speakers unpleasant childhood? A. Str

8、ict family rules. B. Little chance to play outside. C. Too much school work.20. What does the speaker think of outdoor activities? - 3 -A. Colorless. B. Dangerous. C. Enjoyable.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 ）AEach applicant to Harvard College is considered with great care. We con

9、sider each applicant to Harvard College as a whole person, and put enormous care into evaluating every application. We hope you will explore the information in this section to understand what we look for in our admissions process.How to ApplySubmit your application through the Common Application, th

10、e Coalition Application, or the Universal College Application. Each is treated equally by the Admissions Committee. Complete and submit your materials as soon as possible to ensure full and timely consideration of your application. View our Application Tips for step-by-step information.When to Apply

11、Date Deadline Date DeadlineNovember 1 Early Action Deadline March 1Financial Aid Application deadlineNovember 1Early Financial Aid Application deadlineLate MarchDecision letters mailedMid - DecemberEarly Auction decisions releasedMay 1Reply date for Admitted StudentsJanuary 1 Regular Decision deadli

12、neWhat We Look ForWe seek promising students who will contribute to the Harvard community during their college years, and to society throughout their lives.While academic accomplishment is the basic requirement, the Admission Committee considers many other factorsstrong personal qualities, special t

13、alents or excellences of all kinds, perspectives formed by unusual personal - 4 -circumstances, and the ability to take advantage of available resources and opportunities.We outline everything you need to apply to Harvard.Click https: /college. harvard. edu/admissions/apply to get detailed requireme

14、nts.21. Where can you find step-by-step information of how to apply? A. Common Application. B. Coalition Application.C. Universal College Application. D. Application Tips.22. Which is the final day for Financial Aid Application?A. November 1. B. January 1. C. March 1. D. May 1.23. What is the basic

15、requirement to apply for Harvard University?A. Academic accomplishment. B. Strong personal qualities.C. Special talents. D. Unique perspectives. BAt the age of seven，while his friends were spending their allowances on things like candy and toys，Jose Adolfo Quisocola was busy saving money for basic p

16、urchasesTo try to get his peers(同龄人 )to do the same，the boy from Peru came up with the idea of an eco-bank，the Bartselana Student Bank，which allows kids of all ages to become financially independent while also helping the environmentSet up in 2012，the bank is the worlds first bank for kidsTo become

17、a member，a kid has to bring in at least 5 kilograms of solid waste and set a savings goalOnce accepted，all bank“partners”are required to deposit at least one additional kilogram of recyclables on a monthly basis and observe other requirements，such as attending financial education and environmental m

18、anagement workshopsThe waste accumulated is sold to local recycling companies，who，thanks to Joses efforts，pay a higher-than-market rate for everything brought in by the bank membersThe money received is placed in the personal account where they collect until the savings goal is reachedThe account ho

19、lder can then withdraw - 5 -the money，or choose to leave it and continue to grow for a bigger target “At the beginning，my teachers thought I was crazy or that a child could not undertake this type of project， ”Jose recalls “They did not understand that we are not the future of the country but its pr

20、esentLuckily，I had the support of the school headmaster and an assistant in my class ”The boys efforts paid off，and by 2013，the bank had over 200 members，who brought in one ton of recyclable wasteToday， the eco-bank，which now has the support of several local institutions，boasts ten educational cente

21、rsThey are designed to teach the over 3，000 students，aged 10 to 18，to become financially independent，use their money wisely，and help the environment Not surprisingly，Joses efforts have earned him several national and international awardsOn November 20，2018，Jose won Childrens Climate Prize，which come

22、s with a medal and $5，500 in prize money and is given to a child or youth who has accomplished an extraordinary achievement for the climate or environment24Why did Jose set up the bank? ATo raise money and set up a recycling company BTo buy necessities and donate them to needy kidsCTo save much mone

23、y and protect the environment DTo educate the students and help them win prizes25How can a kid be admitted to the eco-bank?ABy donating to the eco-bank BBy turning in one kilogram of waste in a monthCBy sending in an application DBy presenting a goal and a certain amount of waste26How did the teache

24、rs feel about Joses program?ADoubtful BExcited CMoved DWorried27What is paragraph 4 mainly about ?AHow the environment is improved BWhat the project has achievedCHow tons of waste has been recycled DWhat support the local - 6 -institutions getCIm a student in my third year at Robert Gordon Universit

25、y, but I also work 35 hours a week at Sainsburys to make ends meetI constantly have to force myself to stay awake, and to be alert, whatever it takes. The work I do at Sainsburys is very physical like stacking shelves. I am lucky because the amount I lift at work is nothing compared with the weight

26、I lift in the gym. I know I have the strength to bear it.I am originally from Nigeria. I came here when I was seven. Money was always tight. My parents gave me everything I needed, but there was no money for luxuries. I worked hard at school though and, with the help of professors, I got the best A-

27、level grades in my class.Unfortunately, though I had applied for “settled “British residential status the Home Office waited until I was in sixth form to approve my application. That meant I was not eligible for a student loan. The only way I could afford to go to university was that I got a job tha

28、t would pay for all my living costs and my parents paid for my tuition fees.I dont have much time to socialize because of my job. Ideally, Id like to have more time to study so I can excel at my course. Yes, I have a lot on my plate, but working hard isnt new for me. Growing up, my parents cultivate

29、d in me the importance of working hard for what I want in life.My dream is to get a job in the NHS. But now, Im just focused on trying to get the best grades I can. Whenever I find life hard, I tell myself this is about my future.28. Why does the author work long hours and sometimes overtime every w

30、eek?A. To pay for his own living expenses. B. To pay for his tuition fees.C. To prove his ability to earn money. D. To help his parents pay off the debts.29. What does the underlined word “eligible” in Paragraph 4 refer to?A. Responsible. B. Anxious. C. Qualified. D. Accessible.- 7 -30. Which of the

31、 following can NOT be used to describe the author?A. Persistent. B. Diligent. C. Sociable. D. Ambitious.31. Which proverb can best summarize the passage?A. Actions speak louder than words. B. God help those who help themselves.C. A penny saved is a penny earned. D. Where there is life, there is hope

32、.DA Swiss airplane powered only by energy from the sun left from Abu Dhabi early on March 9. Its creators hope the plane will make the first around-the-world journey without any fuel. The plane is called Solar Impulse 2. It has one seat and is made from carbon fiber. The plane weighs only as much as

33、 a car but its wings are wider than a Boeing 747. The planes wings measure 72 meters across. Those wings include 17,000 solar units, or cells, which capture the suns energy. The energy allows the plane to fly day and night.Two Swiss scientists built the plane. Bertrand Piccard is also an explorer wh

34、o made the first non-stop flight around the world in a balloon. Andre Borschberg is an engineer and trained fighter pilot. The scientists say they are not trying to alter the airplane industry. Instead, they want to show that new energy sources and technologies can achieve what some say is impossibl

35、e. “We want to show we can fly day and night in an aircraft without a drop of fuel.” Mr. Piccard said.Some parts of the trip will require the pilots to be in the tiny plane for five to six days and nights in a row. So it is good that the pilots seat is also a toilet.The planes route begins in the Un

36、ited Arab Emirates. The pilots also plan stops in Oman, India, and China. They will cross the Pacific Ocean, stop in the United States, and continue over southern Europe or North Africa. They plan to arrive back in the United Arab Emirates in late July or early August.Internet viewers can go to the

37、Solar Impulse website to see the planes location and listen to broadcasts from the pilots. 32. Why does the plane have wider wings?- 8 -A. It can fly faster and land safely. B. It can get the suns energy easily.C. It may look like a Boeing 747. D. It will make the plane appear larger.33. What does t

38、he underlined word “alter” in Para 2 probably mean?A. Improve. B. Change. C. Rebuild. D. Destroy.34. What do we know about the trip made in the plane?A. It will take five to six days and nights. B. It is a non-stop flight around the world.C. It is broadcast live on the Internet. D. It doesnt include

39、 North America.35. What does the passage mainly talk about?A. Solar energy waits to be fully explored. B. A newly-built plane consumes no energy.C. A good way to save energy has been found. D. A solar-powered plane will travel the globe. 第二节.（ 共 5小題; 每小題 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

40、上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。New research helps to explain why screaming is disturbing and useful.Screams, like those we hear in horror movies, have a special quality that separates them from other noises we make and hear. These screams are recognized by people all over the world.36 Every kid in every culture

41、 screams. Every adult in the context of a true fear responds with screams. So its just a feature of the human mind and brain.David Poeppel is a neuroscientist at New York University. He wondered why screams were recognized the same way by people all around the world. So, he and his colleagues set up

42、 an experiment.They recorded screams from movies and from volunteers who took part in the - 9 -research. 37 Instead, they measured how quickly the sounds in the scream changed in volume. It was in this area-the change in volume that screams stand apart from other sounds.When the volume of a sound ch

43、anges that quickly it has a quality called “roughness”. 38 David Poeppel and his team found that car alarms, sirens, and alarm clocks also have this quality, this “roughness”.The scientists then studied how this “roughness“ changed brain activity. They asked the volunteers to listen to different typ

44、es of screams and alarms in an MRI scanner. The researchers found that the greater “roughness“ of a sound, the more it activates the amygdala(扁桃腺). 39 The amygdala acts like a gauge（计量器） that says wow, this sound has a lot of roughness in it; thats particularly alarming and scary. “Screams, it turns

45、 out, are a direct link to the part of our brain that tells us whether we should be afraid or not. 40 Now, we know why a scream gets so much attention, so quickly.A. A scream is to say Im in trouble and I need help.B. The more roughness a sound has, the more worrying it is.C. The amygdala is an area

46、 deep in the brain that answers to fear.D. Screams played a very important evolutionary role in our survival.E. The scientists, however, did not measure the screams for loudness.F. People of all cultures and languages hear the same thing in a scream: fear.G. People who hear these rough sounds are al

47、so more likely to react to them very quickly.第三部分：英语知识运用第一节：完形填空（共 15小题；每小题 1.5分,满分 30分）The measure of a mans real character is what he would do if he knew he would never be found out.-Thomas Macaulay。Some thirty years ago, I was studying in a public school in New York. One day, Mrs. Nanette ONeillg

48、ave an arithmetic_41_to our class. When the papers were_42_,she discovered that twelve boys had made the _43_ - 10 -mistakes throughout the test.There is really nothing new about_44_in the exams. Perhaps that was _45_ Mrs. ONeill didnt even say a word about it. She only asked the twelve boys to_46_a

49、fter class. I was one of the twelve.Mrs. ONeill asked no questions, and she didnt_47_us either.She wrote on the blackboard the_48_words by Thomas Macaulay. She then ordered us to_49_these words into our exercise books one hundred times.I dont_ _50_ _about the other eleven boys. Speaking for myself I can say: it was the most important single_ _51 _of my life. Thirty years after being introduced to Macaulays words, they _52_s