1、- 1 -陕西省蓝田县焦岱中学 2019 届高三英语上学期期中试题本试卷分第 I 卷和第 II 卷两部分第卷第一部分 听力(略)第二部分 阅读理解 (共 2 节， 满分 40 分)第一节（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(A、B、C 和 D)中, 选出最佳选项。AWill it matter if you dont take your breakfast? Recently a test was given in the United States. Those tested included people of different age
2、s, from 12 to 83. During the experiment, these people were given all kinds of breakfasts, and sometimes they got no breakfast at all. Special tests were set up to see how well their bodies worked when they had eaten a certain kind of breakfast. The results show that if a person eats a proper breakfa
3、st, he or she will work with better effect than if he or she has no breakfast. This fact appears to be especially true if a person works with his brains. If a student eats fruit, eggs, bread and milk before going to school, he will learn more quickly and listen with more attention to class.Opposite
4、to what many people believe, if you dont eat breakfast, you will not lose weight. This is because people become so hungry at noon that they eat too much for lunch, and end up gaining weight instead of losing. You will probably lose more weight if you reduce your other meals.21. During the test, thos
5、e who were tested were given .A. no breakfast at all B. different breakfasts or noneC. little food for breakfast D. very rich breakfast22. The results of the test show that .A. breakfast has great effect on work and studiesB. breakfast has little to do with a persons workC. a person will work better
6、 if he has a simple breakfastD. those working with brains should have much for breakfast23. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?A. Poor breakfasts affect those who work with brains.- 2 -B. Morning diet may cause one to get fatter.C. Eating less in lunch and supper may help to
7、 lose weight.D. Reducing breakfast is of great value in weight losing.BIve given a lot of speeches about education. And Ive talked about responsibility a lot. Ive talked about teachers responsibility for inspiring students and pushing you to learn. Ive talked about your parents responsibility for ma
8、king sure you stay on track, and you get your homework done. Ive talked a lot about your governments responsibility for setting high standards, and supporting teachers and principals, and turning around schools that arent working, where students arent getting the opportunities. But at the end of the
9、 day, we can have the most dedicated teachers, the most supportive parents, the best schools - and none of it will make a difference, none of it will matter unless all of you fulfill your responsibilities, unless you show up to those schools, unless you pay attention to those teachers, unless you li
10、sten to your parents and grandparents and other adults and put in the hard work it takes to succeed. Thats what I want to focus on today: the responsibility each of you has for your education.I want to start with the responsibility you have to yourself. Maybe you could be a great writer - maybe even
11、 good enough to write a book or articles in a newspaper - but you might not know it until you write that English paper - that English class paper thats assigned (given) to you. Maybe you could be an innovator (reformer) or an inventor - maybe even good enough to come up with the next iPhone or the n
12、ew medicine or vaccine - but you might not know it until you do your project for your science class. Maybe you could be a mayor or a senator or a Supreme Court judge - but you might not know that until you join student government or the debate team. And no matter what you want to do with your life,
13、I guarantee (am sure) that youll need an education to do it. You cannot drop out of school and just drop into a good job. Youve got to train for it and work for it and learn for it. This isnt just important for your own life and your own future. What you make of your education will decide nothing le
14、ss than the future of this country. - 3 -The future of America depends on you. What youre learning in school today will determine whether we as a nation can meet our greatest challenges in the future. 24. Whats the main idea of the passage?A. The teachers should take the responsibility to teach thei
15、r students carefully.B. The parents should all the time take the responsibility to supervise the children.C. The government should take the responsibility to support the teachers and schools.D. The students themselves should take the responsibility to study for their future.25. What does the underli
16、ned word dedicated mean?A. frightened B. excited C. devoted D. determined26. Who will be the listeners of this speech?A. Students B. Teachers C. Parents D. Principals 27. What is the best title of this passage? A. Who is responsible for the future? B. Education-your choiceC. Your education, your fut
17、ure D. Education changes your life CYou put a great deal of effort into reaching the college of your choice. Its time to get started. But whats next? Beginning college can be an exciting but awkward time. Follow these tips to adjust to your new life rapidly and make the most of your college experien
18、ce. To save time and money, use the colleges bus system. Taking the bus to school is quick, easy and free in most college towns. You wont have to locate or afford a place to park either. Its also a good way to be environmentally aware. Save pennies on books by waiting until class starts. You might n
19、ot even need all of the recommended books. New textbooks cost an arm and a leg. Try buying used textbooks -its a surefire way to save money and serves the purpose as well. Do never look at college life as an endless series of parties and social - 4 -activities. But there is a whole lot more to colle
20、ge if youre serious about graduating. Having a good college experience is all about balancing work and fun. Be aware that your living environment can largely affect your academic success. If the dorm doesnt suit you, consider living at home with your family or renting your own apartment. The best lo
21、cation for your studies isnt always your dorm. Find a quiet area, like the library, to do your work. Alternatively, buy some headphones that block out noise. Be mindful of your diet. Make healthy food choices and watch what you eat. Avoid foods that are processed or high in sugar. The “freshman 15”
22、is real. Many college students gain at least 15 pounds during their freshmen year. While electives (选修课 ) can be helpful when figuring out your major, you shouldnt entirely rely on them. Clubs and other organizations exist around. Get involved. Make sure, though, that you still have time to study. H
23、aving too much on your plate can hurt your grades.28. Which of the following ideas can be financially wise? A. Driving your own car. B. Attending activities.C. Renting an apartment. D. Buying used books.29. In the text, freshmen are repeatedly warned against .A. traffic accidents B. physical problem
24、s C. academic failures D. social activities30. The underlined phrase “having too much on your plate” probably refers to .A. using too much money for mealsB. taking part in too many after-class activitiesC. eating too much unhealthy foodD. taking an elective that has too many students31 What can we i
25、nfer from the passage?A. Some freshmen dont have healthy lifestyle.B. All freshmen adapt to their new life easily.C. All freshmen should live in the dorm.D. Some freshmen enjoy their new life.DIn our deep mind, we all talk to ourselvesan inner monologue that might seem rather pointless. But as a stu
26、dy shows, the act of giving ourselves mental messages can help us learn and perform at our best. Researchers have identified - 5 -the most effective forms of self-talk collected hereso that the next time you talk to yourself; you know exactly what you should say.Self-talk isnt just motivational mess
27、ages like “You can do it!” or “Almost there,” although this inside cheering section can give us confidence. A review of more than two dozen studies, published last year in the journal Perspectives On Psychological Science, found that there is another kind of mental message that is even more useful,
28、called “instructional self-talk.” This is the kind of running description we engage in when were carrying out a difficult task, especially one thats unfamiliar to us. Think about when you were first learning to drive. Your self-talk might have gone something like this: “Foot on the gas pedal, hands
29、on the wheel, slow down for the bend here, now put your blinker on”Over time, of course, giving yourself instructions becomes unnecessarybut while youre learning, it does three important things. First, it promotes our attention, focusing us on the important part of the task and keeping out distracti
30、ons. Second, it helps us manage our effort and make decisions about what to do, how to do it, and when. And third, self-talk allows us to control our cognitive and emotional reactions, making us stay on tasks.In a recent study of students learning to throw balls in a gym class, Athanasios Koloveloni
31、s Greece found that self-talk is most effective when involved in a cycle of thought and action. First comes forethought, when you set a goal for yourself and make a plan for how to get there. Thats followed by performance, when you carry out the plan to the best of your ability. Last comes self-refl
32、ection, when you carefully evaluate what youve done and adjust your plan for the next time.Self-talk can play a key part in this cycle. During the forethought stage, consider carefully what youll say to yourself. You can even write them down. Repeat these self-instructions during the performance sta
33、ge. With practice, you may find that your self-instructions become shorter; research has found that these words can become powerful signals.After the action is over, consider how you might change your self-talk to improve your performance next time-so that at the moment it matters, the right words a
34、re ringing in your ears.32. The main idea of the third paragraph is _ while you are learning.- 6 -A. that self-talk has three stages. B. that self-talk promotes your attention.C. in what ways self-talk will benefit you. D. that it is not necessary to give yourself instructions. 33. According to the
35、passage, what are you supposed to say to yourself first if you are learning to ride a horse for the first time?A. How can I speed up? B. Hold the rope and get on the horse! C. No problem! I can make it! D. What a big horse! I am scared! - 7 -34. According to the author, being able to use self-talk i
36、s _. A. a useful method to help us improve our performance. B. a key part of the forethought stage. C. a skill to deal with difficult problems. D. a final result of carrying out a difficult task. 35. The author explains the self-talk by _. A. setting down general theories only. B. giving instruction
37、s of how to self-talk C. considering important practice.D. presenting research findings and giving examples 第二节 (共 5 小题；每小题 2 分, 满分 10 分)根据短文内容, 从短文后的七个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。Friendship is a very important human relationship and everyone needs good friends. Good friendship has many benefits. I
38、t offers companionship, improves self-worth and promotes good health. There are times in our lives such as when we have recently moved into a new town, or changed our jobs or schools. Such changes often leaves us without a friend. 36 But for many of us the process is difficult and requires courage.
39、Below are some helpful suggestions on how to make and keep friends. 1. Stay in touch with others. The first step to making friends is associating with other people. You can go to public places to meet new people. Besides, you will need to make yourself known by becoming an active member of such plac
40、es. 2. Start a conversationStarting a conversation is the second most important step in making new friends. 37 You can always start the conversation. Being able to make small talk is a very useful skill in communicating with other people. 3. 38 Choosing friends with common interests is important in
41、building friendship as these interests would always bring you and your friend together, Hanging out will always be a pleasant experience. 4. Let it grow. - 8 -It is a good thing to stay in touch. However, try not to press your new friend with calls, messages or visits as this would likely wear him o
42、r her out and finally you may lose your friend. 39 The best friendships are the ones that grow naturally. 5. Enjoy your friendshipThe best way to enjoy your friendship is to allow your friends to be themselves. 40 Try not to change them from who they are to what you want them to be. A. Be cheerful.
43、B. Do things together. C. Do not wait to be spoken to. D. Try not to find fault with your friends. E. Making new friends is easy for some people. F. For a friendship to develop you need to stay in touch. G. So you will need to give your friend time to react to you第三部分 完形填空 (共 20 小题；每小题 1. 5 分, 满分 30
44、 分)阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。Jason Smith is 6 years old. He was born on January 12th 2008, a day you know 41 changed the Smiths lives forever. In July, he developed a kind of unusual red spot on his 42 .Three months later, he was diagnosed with a very serious disease. “He was very wea
45、knot even being able to pull up his own shorts. 43 I had to take leave from my job, and pull him out of school. Because he loves preschool so much, it broke all of our 44 .” His mom Lucy said.His immune(免疫 ) system is attacking itself, which causes him lots of 45 in lots of places. The Smiths call i
46、t the “invisible illness” 46 except for the spots on Jasons hand and feet, there is little obvious to the eye.Everyone looks at him and says “Oh, he looks so great.” But they 47 see his immune system attacking his heart, or his liver, or his veins, or his muscles. They hardly see how much he is 48 b
47、y the hospital.The bad disease is treatable, 49 not curable. Jason takes 11 to 14 medications a day. He has to get 50 in hospital every month. These medications cause huge mood swings, and 51 Jasons ability to be outdoors in the sun.52 all this, Jason is always first in line to play soccer at the pl
48、ayground - 9 -with his friends. Hes also one of the funniest kids youll ever meet. Lucy says, “He will always 53 a room, the hospital and the grocery store 54 we may be. Hes also super 55 to other peoples feelings. Occasionally he will catch me 56 . He will put his little hands on my cheeks and 57 m
49、y tears and say: Mom, dont cry, I just love you and I 58 be OK. Jason is very optimistic. He laughs a lot, 59 making jokes, loves to learn, and enjoys life. He is a very 60 kid, and has gone through so much.- 10 -41. A. what B. when C. that D. who42. A. back B. hands C. cheeks D. tongue43. A. Occasionally B. Steadily C. Finally D. Immediately 44. A. heart
