1、- 1 -大庆中学 20182019 学年下学期学期初考试高三英语试题考试时间：120 分钟 满分：150 分 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 time is it nowA. Its 7:30 B. Its 8:30 C. Its 9:302. How did Ken get to the concert?A.
2、By car B. By bike C. On foot3. What is the womans opinion about the museum?A Too charming B. Worth visiting C. Too boring.4.What does the man mean?A. He cant understand the manager.B. He hears the manager speaking French C. He can follow the manager more than the woman5. What does the man call for?A
3、. Asking for leaveB. Saying sorry to Ms. Murphy.C. Making an appointment with a doctor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。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第 6 段材料，回答第 6 至 7 题。- 2 -6. What are they preparing for
4、?A. A traveling B. A meeting C. A barbecue7. Why will they set up the tent?A. In case its going to rain B. In case its going to be hot. C. In case its going to be cold听第 7 段材料,回答第 8、9 题。8. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In an office B. In a coffee shop C. In a shop9. How much wil
5、l the woman pay for the bike?A. 324 yuan B. 360 yuan. C. 400 yuan听第 8 段材料,回答第 10 至 12 题10.Whats wrong with Laurence?A. She got the flu B. She stayed up last night C. She ate something bad11. Where is the restaurant?A. On Fourth Street. B. On Fourteenth Street C. On Fortieth Street12. Who had the sam
6、e problem as Laurence?A. Jack B. Jerry C. Jerrys mother听第 9 段材料,回答第 13 至 16 题。13. Whats the mans hobby now?A.Dancing. B. Swimming. C. Nothing14. Why is the man so tired every day?A. He has so many hobbies to developB. He has so many tests to prepare for.C. He is so busy with his memories15. How do t
7、he womans parents like her hobbies?A. Important B. Useless C. Interesting16. What would the woman do if she had time?A. She would do many things except studying- 3 -B. She would go fishing or do some volunteer workC. She would sleep for three whole days听第 10 段材料,回答第 17 至 20 题。17. Which week is the w
8、eather report for?A. From August 21 to 27. B. From August 22 to 28 C. From August 23 to 2918. Which place will continue to be hot from August21 to 23?A. Southern Shaanxi B. Northern Xinjiang C. Western Ganasu19. What will the weather be like in Northern Heilongjiang from August 21 to 22?A. Sunny and
9、 hot B. Heavy rainfall C. Showers or thundershowers20. Which of the following parts of China are forecasted in the report?A. Northwest China. Southeast China and North ChinaB. North China, Northwest China and Northeast ChinaC. Northwest China, Northeast China and Southeast China第二部分：阅读理解（共 20 小题, 每小
10、题 2 分,满分 40 分）第 1 节(共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 30 分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项中选出最佳选项.AIn China we can see more African students in universities, which is a signal of a deeper China-Africa relationship, and the same trend is happening in Africa as well. Most Chinese students choose to study in universities in South
11、Sudan, Egypt, Kenya, Ghana, Ethiopia and South Africa.There are three types of Chinese students in Africa. One type is language students who major in local African languages such as Swahili in China and go to African countries to study the language. Another type is non-language students who major in
12、 law, economy, culture, education or agriculture and go to African universities for six months to a year to learn more about the culture or for research.The above two types of students are all funded by Chinese government.A third type has been growing in recent years. More Chinese choose to - 4 -dev
13、elop their career and build a life in African countries, and some of their children tend to receive higher education in African countries. Some Chinese who work in Africa also further their study in their free time. Many Chinese choose to join the MBA program, since they work in a Chinese state-owne
14、d enterprise, and an MBA degree could help advance their career.In addition, as China and Africas relations and cooperation are heating up and more Chinese companies and investors come to Africa under The Belt and Road Initiative(一带一路), more talents that understand Africa are needed. Besides, the ne
15、w generations have more internationalized, curious attitudes, and are more willing to see and experience Africa themselves without any stereotypes(刻板印象),rather than just reading about it in a textbook.21. What does the growing number of African students learning in China indicate?A. The high quality
16、 of Chinese lives B. The deeper China-Africa relationshipC. The reasonable cost of Chinese education D. The attraction of charming Chinese universities.22. Students who learn Swahili in China and go to Africa to study the language_ .A. need to live in Africa for 6 months to a year B. need to major i
17、n law, culture or educationC. are required to learn more about the culture D. are supported by the Chinese government23. What can we know from the last paragraph?A. Chinese new generations have changed their impression of Africa.B. Chinese students want to learn more about Africa from textbooksC. Mo
18、re Chinese enterprises are willing to invest in AfricaD. More students in African countries come to ChinaBFrom roller coasters to adventure tours performances to experiments, there are plenty of exciting attractions in the UK. Here is our pick of the best - 5 -attractions that children can visit .Th
19、e Natural History Museum Why go: This really is the grandfather of all London museums-the beauty of the building and the amazing exhibits. Look out for the whale skeleton(骨架) occupying the entry hall, but dont miss the largest piece of gold (or a model of it) in the minerals gallery. You can easily
20、spend a day here-tasty steaks, sandwiches and pizzas. Try to avoid weekends, because the crowds are larger Best for: Children aged 5 and over. If time is limited, families should go quickly and directly towards the dinosaur gallery, because its really wonderful.Details: Entry is free, although there
21、 is a charge for some temporary exhibitions Legoland Why go: Some 80 million Lego bricks have gone into the creation of this colourful park. There are thrilling rides and countless ways to spend money in shops. Yes, the queues can be long (unless you pay extra for the queue-jumping equipment, which
22、is useful though it does not cover all rides)Best for: Legoland is aimed at children under10s, with pre-schoolers particularly well catered for in Duplo ValleyDetails: 32 per person; under 3s go free. 25 per cent discount for booking online more than seven days in advance.Warner Bros. Studio Tour Lo
23、ndon -The Making of Harry PotterWhy go: Youve read the books, youve watched the films, but no Harry Potter fan will want to miss the chance to go behind the scenes at the film studios where all eight of the movies were made. Sharing the secrets behind the most successful film series of all time and
24、yet still managing to keep the sense of magic alive, this studio tour gives visitors access to two locations filled with original sets and costumesBest for: Children aged 7 and over, and anyone with an interest in filmmakingDetails: 39 adults; 31 children; under 4s go free- 6 -24 What can we know ab
25、out the natural history museum?A Its a newly opened museum.B. The dinosaur gallery is highly recommended.C. People can see the whale skeleton in the minerals gallery.D. People only need a short time to visit the whole museum.25. Which tourist attraction offers a favorable price if you book in advanc
26、e?A. The natural history museum B. The dinosaur gallery.C. Legoland D. The making of Harry Potter26. What do the three tourist attractions have in common?A. All of them are suitable for an eight-year-old child to visit.B. The queue-jumping equipment is used in all of them.C. They are all movie-based
27、 theme attractions.D. They all serve delicious food.27. What can be inferred from the passage?A. The natural history museum is closed on weekends.B. Duplo Valley is very attractive to primary school childrenC. People need to pay a charge in the natural history museum in certain casesD. An adult with
28、 a three-year-old child should pay 70 pounds to visit the studio tourCIn the past five years, Instagram has taken off faster than anyone would have ever expected. It has become more than just a social media platform; it has become a community. With this community of over 800 million people, there ar
29、e two distinct sides when it comes to diet culture and weight-loss programs. These two sides are body positivity and body manipulation(操纵）I have run a food and lifestyle blog/Instagram for over two years, and I have experienced both of these sides shown through Instagram. I have followed accounts (账
30、户 ) that have been about strictly counting their calories, and have looked at other people carefully for their food habits- 7 -On the other side of this, the only accounts that Ill follow now are people who support intuitive eating, never calorie counting, and make sure to remind people that their w
31、eight is the least interesting thing. They tryto remind people that food is fuel, rather than something that will make them lose or gain weight. This side ofInstagram is what helps people suffering from eating disorders, rather than fueling them.The rise of Instagram also led to the rise of what we
32、called“Instagram models. These people have a lot of fans and a very pleasant page on Instagram. Basically, this isnt a bad thing. Humans are attracted to attractive people. Where this does go wrong is when weight-loss programs, weight-loss products, and other people supporting different types of die
33、ts get in touch with these people and offer them pay to get their message across.We also run into issues with how the public thinks of and admires these people for only their bodies. Notonly is it bad for the self-respect of the people viewing the account, but also for the mental health of the perso
34、nrunning the Instagram account.The people that promote these products are usually attractive, with what we would consider “the perfectbody and the products are almost always diet related in some way, which makes consumers believe that inorder to reach this ideal body they must use this product.28. W
35、hat can we know from the passage?A. The author has run a blog for five years.B. Instagrammers focus more on diet culture than weight-loss programs.C. Some Instagrammers who try to control their weight pay close attention to others diet.D. The author thinks Instagram is more like a community rather t
36、han a social medium.- 8 -29. According to the passage, which one belongs to intuitive eating?A. Eating at a certain time B. Eating whatever you want.C. Eating a certain amount of food at a time D. Eating food rich in vitamins30. What does the author think of Instagram models?A. Sometimes they mislea
37、d other people. B. Their existence is a problem in itself.C. They mainly get paid by showing their perfect bodies D. In reality most of them are not in good shape31. What is the authors tone in the last two paragraphs?A Complaining B. Praising. C. Critical D. SupportiveD.Do you need help in creating
38、 a character for your novel? Well. you have come to the right article. Write down your characters full name.You can also write down any other name/nickname/title he or she has. Try not to use your name or someone elses name that you know, as this may be considered personal information. You may be wr
39、iting a mystery and your main character may just be referred to as, for example, the Man, all the way through the novel. Even if in this situation, to add depth to your character, you should know the character inside-out even if the reader will not.Describe your characters physical features.Does he/
40、she have red or blonde hair? What color is his/her skin? Is he or she a human. animal. robot or imagined creature? Make your character unusual. Describe your character in an interesting way, even if your character is meant to be common or average. The possibilities are vast; just make the descriptiv
41、e language good, so that it conjures up(使在脑海中显现)the character for the readers.- 9 -Describe the characters personality in detailThey are all great for working with as a writer, but you must choose a reasonable one that best fits yourCharacter-dont try to give the character an unlikely combination of
42、 many features. Dont give the charactermerely neutral or good features. Also add the bad habits and weaknesses. Your character is best if presented asdefective(in actions, appearance or personality).Your character can make mistakes, have bad habits, and havelittle interesting strange habits. This is
43、 what makes the character interesting.Work out a good plot.What is a good story without a good plot? Maybe your character has become mixed up with some badpeople or a strange mystery. Maybe your character has only months to live and wants to do something greatBut, the plots must be connected to the
44、character. Keep imagining.32. Whats the title of the passage?A. How to create a novel successfully? B. How to create a character for your novel?C. Methods of developing a role in literary works D. Tips on creating a lovely and attractive character.33. Why does the author advise writers to use an int
45、eresting way to describe their character?A. To show the theme of the novel B. To leave a deep impression on readersC.To make the character no longer common. D. To make readers know how the character is developed34. What does the underlined word“defective” mean?A. Imperfect B. Boring. C. Enthusiastic
46、 D. Faultless- 10 -35. What does the author want to say in the last paragraph?A. Describe the plots that the readers like best. B. Develop the plots that are based on real life.C. Create the plots that have something with the writer.D. Develop the plots that relate to the characters involvement.第二节(
47、共 5 小题;每小题 2 分,满分 10 分根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Weve probably all met someone who likes to show off how many places he or she has been to. Its annoying but its true that to some people, traveling is all about the number of destinations one has set foot on. 36 Last years travel trend w
48、as experiential travel“. This is where tourists look for ways to get to know local culture and communicate with local people so they feel less like outsiders but more like locals. So what aboutnow? Can thoughtful tourists get even more out of their traveling experience?Transformative travel37 .It usually goes through three stages-you go to a place that has a very different background than where you come from, you learn wisdom from the new culture and the people you meet, and finally you return home and apply the knowledge to your own life and the liv
