山西省平遥中学2019届高三英语上学期11月质检试题201901020371.doc

1、1山西省平遥中学 2019 届高三英语上学期 11 月质检试题第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分 60 分）第一节 （共 15 小题；每小题 3 分，满分 45 分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。ALowCost Gifts for Mothers DayGift No.1Offer to be your mothers health friend.Promise to be there for any and all doctors visits whether a disease or a regular medical checkup.Most

2、mothers always say “no need”，but another set of eyes and ears is always a good idea at a doctors visit.The best part？This one is free.Gift No.2Help your mother organize all of her medical records，which include the test results and medical information.Put them all in one place.Be sure to make a list

3、of all of her medicines and what times she takes them.“Having all this information in one place could end up saving your mothers life， ” Dr Marie Savard said.Gift No.3Enough sleep is connected to general health conditions.“Buy your mother cotton sheets and comfortable pillows to encourage better sle

4、ep， ”Savard said.“We know that good sleep is very important to our health.”Gift No.4Some gift companies such as Presents for Purpose allow you to pay it forward this Mothers Day by picking gifts in which 10 percent of the price you pay goes to a charity(慈善机构)Gift givers can choose from a wide variet

5、y of useful but inexpensive thingsmany of which are “green”and then choose a meaningful charity from a list.When your mother gets the gift，she will be told that she has helped the chosen charity.1What are you advised to do for your mother at doctors visits?ATake notes. BBe with her. CBuy medicine. D

6、Give her gifts.2Where can you find a gift idea to improve your mothers sleep?AIn Gift No.1. BIn Gift No.2. CIn Gift No.3. DIn Gift No.4.3Buying gifts from Presents for Purpose allows mothers to_Aenjoy good sleep Bbe wellorganized Cget extra support Dgive others helpBWhen I told my father that I was

7、moving to Des Moines，Iowa，he told me about the only time he had been there.It was in the 1930s，when he was an editor of the literary magazine of Southern Methodist University(SMU)in Dallas，Texas.He also worked as a professor at SMU，and there was a girl student in his class who suffered from a seriou

8、s back disease.She couldnt 2afford the operation because her family was poor.Her mother ran a boardinghouse in Galveston，a seaside town near Houston，Texas.She was cleaning out the attic(阁楼)one day when she came across an old dusty manuscript(手稿 )On its top page were the words， “By OHenry.” It was a

9、nice story，and she sent it to her daughter at SMU，who showed it to my father.My father had never read the story before，but it sounded like OHenry，and he knew that OHenry had once lived in Houston.So it was possible that the famous author had gone to the beach and stayed in the Galveston boardinghous

10、e，and had written the story there and left the manuscript behind by accident.My father visited an OHenry expert at Columbia University in New York，who authenticated the story as OHenrys.My father then set out to sell it.Eventually，he found himself in Des Moines，meeting with Gardner Cowles，a top edit

11、or at the Des Moines Register.Cowles loved the story and bought it on the spot.My father took the money to the girl.It was just enough for her to have the operation she so desperately needed.My father never told me what the OHenry story was about.But I doubt that it could have been better than his o

12、wn story.4Who found the OHenrys manuscript?AThe girls mother. BThe authors father. CThe girl. DThe author.5Which of the following might explain the fact that the manuscript was found in the attic?AO.Henry once worked in Houston. BO.Henry once stayed in Galveston.CO.Henry once moved to Des Moines. DO

13、.Henry once taught at SMU.6The underlined word “authenticated” in Paragraph 2 probably means _Anamed Btreated Cproved Ddescribed7According to the text，why did the authors father go to Des Moines?ATo sell the OHenry story. BTo meet the author himself.CTo talk with the OHenry expert. DTo give money to

14、 the girl.CSamuel Osmond is a 19yearold law student from Cornwall，England.He never studied the piano.However，he can play very difficult musical pieces by musicians such as Chopin and Beethoven just a few minutes after he hears them.He learns a piece of music by listening to it in parts.Then he think

15、s about the notes in his head.Two years ago，he played his first piece Moonlight Sonata(奏鸣曲)by Beethoven.He surprised everyone around him.Amazed that he remembered this long and difficult piece of music and played it perfectly，his teachers say Samuel is unbelievable.They say his ability is very rare，

16、 but Samuel doesnt even realize that what he can do is 3special.Samuel wanted to become a lawyer as it was the wish of his parents，but music teachers told him he should study music instead.Now，he studies law and music.Samuel cant understand why everyone is so surprised.“I grew up with music.My mothe

17、r played the piano and my father played the guitar.About two years ago，I suddenly decided to start playing the piano，without being able to read music and without having any lessons.It comes easily to meI hear the notes and can bear them in mindeach and every note， ”says Samuel.Recently，Samuel perfor

18、med a piece during a special event at his college.The piece had more than a thousand notes.The audience was impressed by his amazing performance.He is now learning a piece that is so difficult that many professional pianists cant play it.Samuel says confidently， “Its all about super memoryI guess I

19、have that gift.”However，Samuels ability to remember things doesnt stop with music.His family says that even when he was a young boy， Samuel heard someone read a story，and then he could retell the story word for word.Samuel is still only a teenager.He doesnt know what he wants to do in the future.For

20、 now，he is just happy to play beautiful music and continue his studies.8What is special about Samuel Osmond?AHe has a gift for writing music.BHe can write down the note he hears.CHe is a top student at the law school.DHe can play the musical piece he hears.9What can we learn from the passage?ASamuel

21、 chose law against the wish of his parents.BSamuel planned to be a lawyer rather than a musician.CSamuel thinks of himself as a man of great musical ability.DSamuel studies law and music on the advice of his teachers.10Everyone around Samuel was surprised because he _.Areceived a good early educatio

22、n in musicBplayed the guitar and the piano perfectlyCcould play the piano without reading musicDcould play the guitar better than his father11What can we infer about Samuel in Paragraph 4?AHe became famous during a special event at his college.BHe is proud of his ability to remember things accuratel

23、y.CHe plays the piano better than many professional pianists.DHe impressed the audience by playing all the musical pieces.DSometimes youll hear people say that you cant love others until you love yourself. Sometimes youll hear people say that you cant expect someone else to love you until you love y

24、ourself. Either way, youve got to love yourself first and this can be tricky. 4Sure we all know that were the apple of our parents eyes, and that our Grandmas think were great talents and our Uncle Roberts thinks we will go to the Olympics, but sometimes its a lot harder to think such nice thoughts

25、about ourselves. If you find that believing in yourself is a challenge, it is time you build a positive self-image and learn to love yourself.Self-image is your own minds picture of yourself. This image includes the way you look, the way you act, the way you talk and the way you think. Interestingly

26、, our self-images are often quite different from the images others hold about us. Unfortunately, most of these images are more negative than they should be. Thus changing the way you think about yourself is the key to changing your self-image and your whole world.The best way to defeat a passive sel

27、f-image is to step back and decide to stress your successes. That is, make a list if you need to, but write down all of the great things you do every day. Dont allow doubts to occur in it. It very well might be that you are experiencing a negative self-image because you cant move past one flaw or we

28、akness that you see about yourself. Well, roll up your sleeves and make a change of it as your primary task. If you think youre silly because you arent good at math, find a tutor. If you think youre weak because you cant run a mile, get to the track and practice. If you think youre dull because you

29、dont wear the latest trends, buy a few new clothes. But remember, just because you think it doesnt mean its true.The best way to get rid of a negative self-image is to realize that your image is far from objective, and to actively convince yourself of your positive qualities. Changing the way you th

30、ink and working on those you need to improve will go a long way towards promoting a positive self-image. When you can pat yourself on the back, youll know youre well on your way. Good luck!12. You need to build a positive self-image when you _.A. have a high opinion of yourselfB. are unconfident abo

31、ut yourselfC. feel it hard to change yourself D.dare to challenge yourself13. According to the passage, our self-images _.A. are probably untrue B. have positive effectsC. are often changeable D. have different functions14. How should you change your self-image according to the passage?A. To keep a

32、different image of others.B. To make your life successful.C. To change the way you think. D. To understand your own world.15. What is the passage mainly about?A. How to prepare for your successB. How to face challenges in your lifeC. How to develop your good qualities D. How to build a positive self

33、-image5第二节 （共 5 小题，每小题 3 分，满分 15 分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。The jobs of the future have not yet been invented._16_ By helping them develop classic skills that will serve them well no matter what the future holds.1CuriosityYour children need to be deeply curious._17_ Ask kids， “What i

34、ngredients(配料)can we add to make these pancakes even better next time？” and then try them out.Did those ingredients make the pancakes better？What could we try next time?2CreativityTrue creativity is the ability to take something existing and create something new from it._18_ There are a dozen differ

35、ent things you can do with them.Experimenting with materials to create something new can go a long way in helping them develop their creativity.3Interpersonal SkillsUnderstanding how others feel can be a challenge for kids.We know whats going on inside our own head，but what about others？Being able t

36、o read people helps kids from misreading a situation and jumping to false conclusions._19_ “Why do you think shes crying？” “Can you tell how that man is feeling by looking at his face？” “If someone were to do that to you，how would you feel？”4Self Expression_20_ There are many ways to express thought

37、s and ideasmusic，acting，drawing，building，photography.You may find that your child is attracted by one more than another.AEncourage kids to cook with you.BAnd we cant forget science education.CWe can give kids chances to think about materials in new ways.DSo how can we help our kids prepare for jobs

38、that dont yet exist?EGardening is another great activity for helping kids develop this skill.FWe can do this in real life or ask questions about characters in stories.GBeing able to communicate ideas in a meaningful way is a valuable skill.第二部分 语言知识运用 （满分 55 分）第一节 完形填空（共 20 小题，每小题 2 分，满分 40 分）阅读下面短文

39、，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项Another persons enthusiasm was what set me moving toward the success I have achieved.That person was my stepmother.I was nine years old when she entered our home in rural Virginia. My father 21_ me to her with these words:“I would like you to meet the fellow

40、who is 22 for being the worst boy in this county and will probably start throwing rocks at you no 23_than tomorrow morning.”6My stepmother walked over to me, 24_ my head slightly upward,and looked me right in the eye.Then she looked at my father and replied,“You are 25 .This is not the worst boy at

41、all, 26_the smartest one who hasnt yet found an outlet(释放的途径)for his enthusiasm.”That statement began a(n) 27 between us.No one had ever called me smart,My family and neighbors had built me up in my 28_ as a bad boy . My stepmother changed all that.She changed many things.She 29 my father to go to a

42、 dental school,from which he graduated with honors.She moved our family into the county seat,where my fathers career could be more30 and my brother and I could be better 31 .When I turned fourteen,she bought me a secondhand 32 and told me that she believed that I could become a writer.I knew her ent

43、husiasm, I 33 it, and I saw how it had already improved our lives.I accepted her 34 and began to write for local newspapers.I was doing the same kind of 35_that great day I went to interview Andrew Carnegie and received the task which became my lifes work later.I wasnt the 36_beneficiary (受益者).My fa

44、ther became the 37_man in town.My brother and stepbrothers became a physician,a dentist,a lawyer,and a college president.What power 38 has!When that power is released to support the certainty of ones purpose and is 39_strengthened by faith,it becomes an irresistible（不可抗拒的）force which poverty and tem

45、porary defeat can never 40 .You can communicate that power to anyone who needs it.This is probably the greatest work you can do with your enthusiasm.21. A.rushed B.introduced C.carried D.sent22. A.distinguished B.favored C.mistaken D.rewarded23. A.sooner B.earlier C.longer D.later24. A.dragged B.sho

46、ok C.raised D.bent25. A.perfect B.right C.wrong D.impolite26. A.but B.so C.and D.or27. A.agreement B.friendship C.gap D.relationship28. A.opinion B.image C.expectation D.mind29. A.begged B.persuaded C.ordered D.invited30. A.successful B.meaningful C.helpful D.useful31. A.treated B.entertained C.educ

47、ated D.respected32. A.camera B.radio C.bicycle D.typewriter33. A.considered B.suspected C.ignored D.appreciated34. A.belief B.request C.criticism D.description35. A.teaching B.studying C.writing D.reading36. A.next B.same C.only D.real37. A.cleverest B.strongest C.wealthiest D.healthiest738. A.enthu

48、siasm B.sympathy C.fortune D.confidence39. A.deliberately B.happily C.traditionally D.constantly40. A.match B.win C.reach D.doubt第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式As an old English saying goes， “Honesty is the best policy.” It is more than an old cliche(陈词滥调)，but 41_ goo

49、d way to live your life.First，honesty is the 42_(easy) choice that we can make.When people get caught in lies，it always costs them something.Many relationships are destroyed by lies.Second，honesty gives us much 43_(free). Many people believe that being honest limits them in life，but that is not true.So