1、- 1 -辽宁省辽河油田第二高级中学 2019 届高三英语上学期期中试题第二部分 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)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A, B, C 和 D)中.选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 AHave you heard of the following people? Maybe yes, maybe no. But they may be an inspiration for you.The Tree LadyKate Sessions was an American botanist and land
2、scape architect closely associated with San Diego, California. After becoming the first woman to graduate from the University of California, Berkeley, she took a job as a teacher far south in the dry desert town of San Diego. Kate decided that San Diego needed trees more than anything else. Therefor
3、e, this young woman single-handedly started a movement transforming the town into the leafy, garden-filled place as it is today.The Snowflake(雪花) ManWilson Bentley is one of the first known photographers of snowflakes. His enthusiasm for taking photos began from his boyhood and was often misundersto
4、od in his time, but his determination revealed two important truths: no two snowflakes are alike; and each is surprisingly beautiful. In 1931, he worked with William J.Humphreys of the U.S. Weather Bureau to publish Snow Crystals, a book containing 2500 photographs.The Father of His CountryBy the la
5、te 1760s, George Washington had experienced firsthand the effects of rising taxes imposed (征收) on American colonists by the British, and came to believe that it was in the best interests of the colonists to declare independence from England. During the American War of Independence, he led the coloni
6、al forces to victory. In 1878, he was elected president of the Convention - 2 -that wrote the U.S. Constitution. Two years later, Washington became Americans first president. His retirement from office after two terms established a tradition that lasted until 1940, when Franklin Delano Roosevelt won
7、 a third term. The 22nd Amendment (1951) now limits the president to two elected terms.21 Who made a great contribution to beautifying an area?A George Washington. B Wilson BentleyC Kate Sessions D William J. Humphreys22 What is Wilson Bentley famous for?A His creative ideas to publish books. B His
8、persistence in photographing snowflakesC His courage to fight against prejudice D His devotion to teaching kids scientific truths.23 What does the author say about George Washington?A He was a national hero. B He was born into a poor family.C He became Americas president in 1787. D He served three t
9、erms as the President of America. BIv worked part time since taking early retirement ten years ago. I was inspired by an older friend. We worked for the same company, and he retired two years before I was also considered “spare”, as some companies call it.Soon after I left work, we had lunch togethe
10、r. First, he assured me that there was life after work. Then he related his own experience. He didnt want to take another full-time job, so he turned his daughters old bedroom into a home office. He arranged for some consulting work from our old company, and he picked up more projects from other con
11、tacts. Soon he was working 20 to 30 hours a week. He wasnt making as much money. His kids were grown-up, so he didnt need as much income. “As soon as I left that job,” he told me, “my back problems went away. I started to eat better and get more exercise, I make half as much money, but I feel twice
12、as good, and Im twice as happy.”I decided to follow a similar track. At the time, my younger child almost - 3 -finished college, so my parental responsibilities were winding down. We sold our old house and moved into a townhouse. I went to work for myself. And the result? Today I, too, make less mon
13、ey. But we make ends meet. And I feel twice as good and twice as happy.Our experience isnt for everybody. But a lot of people have retired early and lived to tell the tale, which proves it possible. Jack, another friend, was a salesman for a communication firm. He had a long distance to work and did
14、 a lot of traveling. He decided to leave the corporate world, in part because he had health problems and he wanted to spend more time with his family. Later, he quit his job with flexible hours and was restored to his health. And now he has found a part-time job, and he, together with his family, is
15、 leading a more relaxing life.24 How did the author and his friends feel about their retired life?A Its busy but wealthy. B Its flexible but tiring.C Its healthy and happy D Its relaxing and wasteful.25 What did the writers friend try to tell him at lunch that day?A He regretted not leaving his job
16、earlier. B He lived a much better life after retiringC He made more money after finding a new job. D His life was not easy for him after losing his job.26 Before Jack left his last job, he _.A lived a busy life B used to find part-time jobsC often traveled with his family D worked hard as a real tra
17、vel agent27 What does the author mainly confirm by writing the text?A Health is more important than workB Young people generally live an exhausting life.C More retired people are paying attention to health.D It may be a good choice for people who retire early to do a part-time job.C- 4 -Social media
18、 is one of the fastest-growing industries in todays world. Your friends lives may look more exciting than yours on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, but a new research shows it is because they are faking(伪造) it.A recent survey has found around two-thirds of people on social media post images to thei
19、r personal information to make their lives seem more adventurous. And more than three quarters of those asked said they judged their peers based on what they saw on their Instagrm, Snapehat or Facebook pages.The British survey, by smart phone maker HTC, found that, in order to make our own pages and
20、 lives appear more exciting, six percent also said they had borrowed items to include in the images in order to pass them off as their own. More than half of those surveyed said they posted images of items and places purely to show off, causing jealousy among friends and family.Behavioral psychologi
21、st Hemmings said the trend was unsurprising due to the rise of social media. “Were living in a world instant communication.” she said. “Fashion and style used to live and die in magazines; now people are in search of authentic, peer-to-peer recommendations as well, making social media an equal power
22、 house to magazines and newspaper.”“With images being shared in an instant, we desire to know what our friends are wearing, or what super stars are buying, as soon as they have got them.” Such is the influence of social media sites like Instagram, 76 percent of those asked also said seeing items on
23、social influences them to buy them, with men more likely to take style advice and buy what they see.28 How do some people make their lives appear more exciting?A By buying pictures. B By posting images.C By making up stories. D By risking their lives.29 What does the underlined word “jealousy” in Pa
24、ragraph 3 mean?A Adventure. B Conflict C Envy D Misunderstanding30 What can we learn from Hemmings?A The trend reflects the development of social media.- 5 -B Fashion and style no longer exist in magazines.C Magazines and newspapers are less important.D The trend is beyond peoples expectation.31 Whi
25、ch of the following best describes social media like Instagram?A Positive B Creative C Persuasive D Honest DCrown shyness(树冠羞避) is a mysterious natural phenomenon in which the crowns of some tree species do not touch each other, but get separated by a gap clearly visible from ground level. The effec
26、t usually occurs between trees of the same species, but has also been observed between trees of different species.There are many theories going around, most of which make sense, but no one has been able to prove without the shadow of a doubt why some trees avoid touching each other.In his 1955 book
27、Growth Habits of the Eucalypts, Australian forester M.R. Jacobs writes that the growing tips of the trees are sensitive to abrasion(擦伤), which results in crown shyness phenomenon. This theory was also supported by Dr. Miguel Franco. Some experiments have shown that if trees displaying crown shyness
28、are artificially prevented from swinging in the wind and touching each other, they gradually fill up the gaps between them.But while the above theory is arguably the most widespread, its certainly not the only one. Some scientists have suggested that crown shyness is a mechanism to stop the spreadin
29、g of leaf-eating insects. These pests have been known to work together and create structures that extend up to 10 cm off of tree branches in order to reach other plants, so the gaps are the trees natural defense method.One Malaysian scholar studied many trees, but found no traces of abrasions, despi
30、te their clear crown shyness. Instead, he suggests that the growing tips of the trees were sensitive to light levels and stopped growing when they got too close to other trees. Plants are able to sense how close they are to other plants and in order to get more light, they give off some chemical ele
31、ment to - 6 -stop other trees from growing too close.Whatever the reason, one thing is for sure: plants are more intelligent than people used to think.32 What can we know about crown shyness?A It can cause abrasion between trees.B It only happens between the same species.C It has been discovered for
32、 only half a century.D No agreement has been reached about its real cause.33 What will happen if trees showing crown shyness are stopped from swinging?A The trees will stop growing and even die.B The gaps between the trees will grow wider.C The crown shyness phenomenon will disappear.D The gaps betw
33、een the trees will remain the same.34 Whats trees reaction when attacked by pests according to the text?A Swinging less in the windB Leaving space between their crownsC Spreading their branches and leavesD Stopping growing for a period of time35 Which statement might the Malaysian scholar agree with
34、?A Trees have special ways to attack others.B Some insects stop trees growing too close.C Trees compete with their neighbors for light.D Trees wont touch each other to avoid diseases.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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。In an adults opinion, sleep is a pre
35、cious commodity. Usually we dont feel as if we get enough sleep, which is something we are always longing for. 36 For some reason, kids never acknowledge the feeling of “tiredness” as meaning “I need sleep”. Whats more, for many children, sleep represents an unwanted - 7 -separation from the importa
36、nt people in their lives. 37 How do parents make the problem worse? I hear so many parents complain that they cant get their children to go to sleep. Lets take a close look at this concept. We cannot make a child go to sleep, but we can make them go to bed. 38 If you even try to control a childs abi
37、lity to go to sleep, you are losing the battle before you begin. Even our children themselves cannot really control when they go to sleep. The most we as parents can do is to make the environment helpful to sleep. 39 Its time that you decided what your own feelings are about bedtime and analyzed you
38、r feelings and needs, and your childs feelings and needs. 40 The most important guideline is that you decide what you are going to do, and then stick with it. Parents usually create their own problems by dancing around and between all the different bedtime methods until they get themselves angry and
39、 their kids confused. So, the first step is to decide exactly how you will handle bedtime. The second step is to communicate your rules to your child. The third step is to carry out the plan.A Being in bed is too lonely, too boring, and no fun at all!B Im going to give you three ideas for solutionsC
40、 In kids opinion, sleep plays an important role in childhood.D Theres a big difference between the two.E Sleep will then come on its own.F Can you give me some examples to deal with kids problem?G But to kids, sleep is purely and simply an unwanted interruption in a life full of fun.第三部分：完形填空（共 20 题
41、，每题 1.5 分）It was Sunday and I was returning from my sisters place. I left 41 thinking that I might get a seat in the metro (地铁) and it would be a rather easy 42 . But since my bad luck was 43 me everywhere, I couldnt get a seat. I 44 and made my way straight to the end of the compartment. I 45 there
42、 leaning on the side rails. I was feeling very 46 about myself.- 8 -After few 47 I got a seat. Just then, entered a 48 lady supported by the metro staff and she sat next to me. I helped her out of the wheelchair and made her sit. I 49 my MP4 player and pushed the earpieces just to keep all the 50 th
43、oughts from my head. Just then I heard the lady calling me. She introduced herself to me and asked about me. I 51 my best possible smile and answered that much only and pushed 52 my earpieces.She went on 53 and I had to take out my earpieces and keep them back in my bag. She told me she was a studen
44、t at Ramakrishna Mission Ashram and goes there 54 . It gives her peace and strength. The strength to keep going 55 her to enjoy the human life as much as possible. She then gave me one of Swamis 56 and also recited some of verses. She kept on talking for the most of the time and I was very 57 listen
45、ing to her.We were so busy in talking that we didnt even 58 our names and I didnt notice it until we came to our train station and we went our ways. 59 she left, I opened the booklet she gave and read inspirational 60 . There and then, I understood that whatever may come, it should not hamper our ho
46、pes and our expectations.41 A carefully B early C slowly D luckily42 A tour B voyage C travel D journey43 A approaching B attending C following D attacking44 A entered B remained C stayed D insisted45 A left B lay C sat D stood46 A low B confident C proud D special47 A points B passages C stops D se
47、ats48 A wealthy B crippled C learned D stubborn49A searched for B pulled off C picked up D took out50 A positive B objective C negative D valuable51 A forced B changed C created D offered52 A up B ahead C down D back53 A questioning B talking C arguing D quarreling- 9 -54 A constantly B commonly C i
48、nstantly D regularly55 A forbids B warns C helps D reminds56 A gifts B books C records D pictures57 A attentively B angrily C nervously D anxiously58 A remember B explain C understand D exchange59 A Since B After C Before D When60 A letters B notices C messages D purposes第二卷第四部分(共 10 小题;每小题 1.5 分，满分
49、 15 分)阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(不多于 3 个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。Over the past years Starbucks coffee 61 (become) a coffee chain store. The cafes dont sell coffee; they sell 62 very atmosphere. They offer customers the perfect atmosphere 63 which to take time out and relax. Every single store throughout the world is furnished in a romantic style and 64 (special) meant to be cozy, private and quiet: earth-toned (褐色调) space, fancy wall paper, lovely paintings, 65 (amaze) background and irresistible coffee smell The most fantastic decoration style about Starbuck
