1、- 1 -内蒙古包头市第四中学 2019 届高三英语上学期期中模拟测试试题（一）第卷（选择题三部分，共 70 分）第一部分 听力 (略)第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，共 20 题，每题 2 分，满分 40 分）第一节：（共 15 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（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项A Andy never wanted to go to bed on time. His parents had explained to him how important it was to go to bed early and get a good rest
2、. But Andy paid no attention to them, and they didnt know what to do until one weekend when they were visiting Andys grandparents.Grandpa Peter heard all about it and said, “This sounds like a job for Tubby.“ They loaded the cat onto the car and returned home.That night, at bedtime, the same problem
3、 arose. Andy didnt want to go to bed, and even though his parents waited a while to see if Tubby would solve the problem, nothing happened. Andys father began to complain.Hours later, Andy finally decided to go to bed. But what a surprise when he entered his bedroom! Tubby was in his bed, pot-belly
4、in the air, sound asleep.Andy tried to move the cat, but there was no way. That night he hardly slept, lying on one tiny corner of his bed.The next day the same thing happened, even though Andy was much more tired from not having slept. When the third day arrived, he had understood that if he wanted
5、 to sleep in his bed, he would have to get into it before Tubby did. That night, when his parents only started hinting (暗示) at the topic of bedtime, Andy rushed upstairs and dived into bed. His parents couldnt believe it. They knew nothing about Tubby in the bed, nor did they understand why Andy wen
6、t to bed on time, without complaint. They were so happy about this that they stayed up quite late, celebrating.- 2 -21. By saying “This sounds like a job for Tubby“, Grandpa Peter means that Tubby _. A. has the same problem as Andy B. can help solve Andys problemC. often stays up late on weekend D.
7、always likes playing with small boys22. Andy rushed upstairs for sleep because_.A. his parents reminded him of the bedtimeB. he was afraid Tubby would occupy the bedC. he was much more tired from lacking sleepD. his parents might punish him for staying up late23. Andys parents attitude towards his c
8、hange can be described as_.A. uneasy B. ridiculous C. cautious D. joyful24. What is the authors purpose of writing this text?A. To teach us how to keep pets. B. To advise us to make friends with pets. C. To tell us a fun life story. D. To encourage us to form good habits. B Nowadays many people are
9、concerned about the problem of what to do with electronic waste such as old televisions, computers, radios, cellular telephones and other electronic equipment.Electronic trash, or e-waste, is piling up faster than ever in American homes and businesses. People do not know what to do with old televisi
10、ons or computers so they throw them in the trash.National Solid Waste Management Association (NSWMA) state programs director Chaz Miller says the large amount of electronic waste Americans produce is not unexpected.The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates more than 400 million consumer
11、 electronic items are dumped each year, and there is a push by more states to ban the waste from landfills (垃圾填埋场 ) and create recycling - 3 -programs. They can be torn apart and sorted for useable parts. Mike Fannon who runs the plant in Baltimore says, “There are lots of valuable metals that can b
12、e recovered and reused instead of just putting them in the landfill, and in certain components（组成部分） there are some materials that should not really be in the landfill. ”Fannon says nearly 20 percent of electronic waste is recycled nationwide. Thirteen years ago, it was only about 6 percent. Recycli
13、ng rates continue to rise as more communities have banned electronics from landfills in order to keep e-waste poisons like lead (铅) and mercury (汞) out of garbage dumps.This year several states like Vermont imposed(强加) a ban on electronic waste in landfills. More than 25 other states have also adopt
14、ed bans on e-waste in landfills. Chaz Miller says more can be done to boost electronic waste recycling.“We can do much better,” noted Miller. “I think clearly our goal should be to do as well as we do recycling newspapers.”25. Which of the following does NOT belong to e-waste?A. Old televisions. B.
15、Old computers. C. Old cell phones. D. Old newspapers.26. Why is e-waste banned from landfills in many states?A. Because it can not be recycled. B. Because the landfills are already full.C. Because it might damage the environment.D. Because it can be shipped to other countries.27. According to Mike F
16、annon, what might be the best way of dealing with e-waste?A. Recycling it. B. Selling it. C. Burying it. D. Breaking it.28. What can we learn from the passage?A. Chaz Miller works for EPA.B. Miller is optimistic about the future of e-waste.C. At present, less than 10 percent of e-waste is recycled.D
17、. All states in the US have banned e-waste from landfills.C.- 4 -Are you looking for some new and exciting places to take your kids to? Try some of these places:Visit art museums. They offer a variety of activities to excite your kids interest. Many offer workshops for making hand-made pieces, trave
18、ling exhibits, book signings (签名) by childrens favorite writers, and even musical performances and other arts.Head to a natural history museum. This is where kids can discover the past from dinosaur models to rock collections and pictures of stars in the sky. Also, ask what kind of workshops and edu
19、cational programs are prepared for kids and any special events that are coming up.Go to a Youtheater. Look for one in your area offering plays for child and family visitors. Pre-show play shops are conducted by area artists and educators where kids can discover the secret about performing arts. Pupp
20、et (木偶) making and stage make-up are just a couple of the special offerings you might find.Try hands-on science. Visit one of the many hands-on science museums around the country. These science play-lands are great fun for kids and grown-ups alike. Theyll keep your child mentally and physically acti
21、ve the whole day through while pushing buttons, experimenting and building. When everyone is tired, enjoy a fun family science show, commonly found in these museums.29. If a child is interested in the universe, he probably will visit _.Aan art museum Ba hands-on science museumCa Youtheater Da natura
22、l history museum30. What can kids do at a Youtheater? AWatch puppet making. BGive performances. CSee dinosaur models. DLook at rock collections31. What does “hands-on science” mean in the last paragraph?AScience games designed by kids. BLearning science by doing things CA show of kids science work.
23、DReading science books32. Where does this text probably come from? AA museum guide. BA tourist map. - 5 -CA science textbook. DA news report. D.Much meaning can be conveyed clearly with our eyes, so it is often said that eyes can speak.Do you have such kind of experience? In a bus you may look at a
24、stranger, but not too long. And if he is sensing that he is being stared at, he may feel uncomfortable.The same is in daily life. If you are looked at for more than necessary, you will look at yourself up and down to see if there is anything wrong with you. If nothing goes wrong, you will feel angry
25、 toward others stare at you that way. Eyes do speak, right?Looking too long at someone may seem to be rude and aggressive. But things are different when it comes to stare at the opposite sex. If a man glances at a woman for more than 10 seconds and refuses to move his gaze, his intention is obvious;
26、 that is, he wishes to attract her attention and to make her understand that he is admiring her.However, the normal eye contact for two people engaged in conversation is that the speaker will only look at the listener from time to time in order to make sure that the listener does pay attention to wh
27、at the former is saying, to tell him that he is attentive. If a speaker looks at you continuously when speaking, as if he tries to dominate you, you will feel uncomfortable. A poor liar usually exposes himself by looking too long at the victim, since he believes in the false idea that to look straig
28、ht in the eye is a sign of honest communication. Quite the contrary.In fact, continuous eye contact is confined to lovers only, who will enjoy looking at each other tenderly for a long time, to show affection that words cannot express. Evidently, eye contact should be done according to the relations
29、hip between two people and specific situation. 33. Which of the following behaviour is proper according to the passage?- 6 -ATo the opposite, stare at him or her.BTo a stranger, avoid looking at him or her. CIn a conversation, look at the listener all the time. DMake eye contact depending on the rel
30、ationship and different situation. 34. How can we tell if someone possibly lying? AIf he looks at you directly in the eye for too long. B. If he looks honest.CIf he looks at you occasionally. DIf he looks attentive.35. Whats the best title of the passage?A. Body language is important. B. Eye can tel
31、l a liar. C. Eye can speak. D. Eye contact benefits you.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。There is an English saying, “ 36 “ Until recently, few people took the saying seriously. Now, however, doctors have begun to look into laughter and the effects it has on the hu
32、man body. 37 Tests were carried out to study the effects of laughter on the body. People watched funny films while doctors checked their hearts, blood pressure, breathing and muscles. It was found that laughter has similar effects to physical exercise. 38 If laughter exercises the body, it must be b
33、eneficial. Other tests have shown that laughter appears to be able to reduce the effect of pain on the body. In one experiment doctors produced pain in groups of students who listened to different radio programmes. The group that tolerated the pain for the longest time was the group which listened t
34、o a funny programme. 39 40 . They have found that even if their patients do not really feel like laughing, making them smile is enough to produce beneficial effects similar to those caused by laughter. - 7 -A. Laughter can prolong (延长) ones life.B. As a result of these discoveries, some doctors in t
35、he United States now hold laughter clinics, in which they help to improve their patients condition by encouraging them to laugh. C. The reason why laughter can reduce pain seems to be that it helps to produce a kind of chemicals in the brain which diminishes (减少)both stress and pain.D. It increases
36、blood pressure, heart beating and breathing; it also works several groups of muscles in the face, the stomach and even the feet.E. Although laughter helps cure the disease, doctors still cannot put this theory into clinicpractice.F. Laughter is the best medicine. G. They have found that laughter rea
37、lly can improve peoples health.第三部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分 45 分）第一节：完形填空（共 20 小题，每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）How do you know if your home is an easy target for burglars(窃贼)? Around the holidays, many families dont consider taking proper 41 to prevent their homes from suffering holiday thefts. With just a few simple 42
38、 , you can better make sure of the 43 of your home during all of the holiday celebrations. Here are a few tips for making it difficult to 44 you are away from home. Either have a trusted neighbor 45 your mail and newspapers, or tell your mailman to hold your mail until you 46 . Make sure 47 says “He
39、y, were not home!” like when your post-box is filled with all kinds of mail and you have many different newspapers in your driveway.48 several different lights in your house on random timers. Do not leave your _49 lights on all the time. _ 50 , put your outside lights on timers to be on only during
40、the 51 . If an outdoor light 52 on for days at a time, it means that nobody is home to turn it off.- 8 -If you have pets that you are not taking with you on vacation, 53 them with a friend, 54 having someone coming into your house every day to take care of them. When burglars see a neighbor or frien
41、d 55 your house every day, they will know you are not home.Close all your 56 when you leave town. This is effective to 57 possible burglars, as no one can see what is in your house. If they dont know what there is to take, then the 58 is even greater for them to break in.This article just has sugges
42、ted a few tips to help you keep your house safe while you are on 59 . Nothing can truly protect your home unless you have it 60 by a professional home security system.41. A. qualifications来源:Zxxk.ComaAactionsaaaaaactionsactionsqualificationsB. measures C. issues D. patterns42. A. steps B. paces C. w
43、ords D. manners43. A. safety B. tidiness C. attraction D.structure44. A. say B. tell C. speak D. predict45. A. pull up B. take up C. pick up D. bring up46. A. exist B. escape C. disappear D. return47. A. everythingeverythingA.everything everythingB. something C. anything D. nothing48. A. Choose B. G
44、ive C. Set D. Make49. A. outdoor B. indoor C. inside D. kitchen50. A. Therefore B. However C. Instead D. Again51. A. days B. weekends C. weekdays D. nights52. A. repeats B. remains C. lasts D. happens53. A. find B. turn C. leave D. hold54. A. other than B. rather thanC. or rather D. or else55. A. cl
45、eaning B. protecting C. evaluating D. entering56. A. windows B. doors C. curtains Deyes57. A. improve B. discourage C. inspire D. frighten58. A. chance B. desire C. reward D. risk59A. holiday B. board C. duty Dtrip- 9 -60. A. monitored B. guided C. strengthened D. collected第卷（共 50 分）第三部分：英语知识运用（共两节，
46、满分 45 分）第二节 语法填空 （共 10 小题，每小题 1.5 分，共 15 分）阅读下面句子，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个或最多三个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡标号为 61-70 的相应位置上。SinglesDay 61 (fall) on November 11th every year in China, 62 is recognized as a day for people who have no girlfriend or boyfriend. Couples and lovers have Valentines Da
47、y in 63 (celebrate) of their love, but how about the singles? There must be a day they can celebrate even without a partner. Thats 64 people created Singles Day. _65_ Singles Day many singles choose to say goodbye to their single lives, attending blind date parties, and some people even decide to ge
48、t 66 (marry) to strangers. But recently this day 67 (become) more of a time for shopping, because many shops online will give customers great discount to promote their goods. More and more people are willing to shop online to be engaged in 68 they like , and I am one of them. I just cant help buying
49、 things whether I need them or not. 69 (honest) speaking, some of 70 things that I bought have been put aside forever in my closet.第四部分：写作（共两节，满分 35 分）第一节 短文改错（共 10 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 10 分）此题要求改正所给短文中的错误.错误按下列情况改正：增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号()，并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线()划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意： 1每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2只允许修改 10 处，多者(从第 11 处起)不计分。- 10 -The other day , my friends and I talked about
