1、- 1 -广东省深圳市耀华实验学校 2019 届高三英语上学期期中试题（实验班）（考试时间：120 分钟 试卷满分：150 分）第一部分 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 A、B、C 和 D 的四个选项中，选出最佳选项。ADear Student of Star Middle School:As your student council president, I am writing to ask for your support to start the Count-Your-Steps wal
2、king program. Mr. Stewart Thomas, a parent of two students at Star Middle School, firstly came up with the idea. Mr. Thomas is a fan of walking and wants to encourage others to appreciate the activity. He shared his idea with our principal, Ms. Howser, who immediately agreed that we should try it.Ms
3、. Howser contacted the other middle schools in the district, and all the teachers eagerly adopted the program. Now a team of Count-Your-Steps organizers made up of representatives from the middle schools, has established the programs goal: to increase awareness of the benefits of walking. Organizers
4、 want middle school students to accept this challenge and make walking one of their daily activities.The program has clear guidelines. Interested participants must only commit to recording the number of steps taken daily. Ms. Earley, the assistant principal, will give each of us a log for recording
5、our steps and a pedometer, which is a small, digital tool used to count the steps of the person wearing it. All participants need to do each day is to wear the pedometer, walk as much as possible, and then record the number of steps in our logs. Clearly, the process is simple and convenient.While th
6、e benefits of walking are multiple, this challenge offers all who participate the opportunity to work together, achieve success, and make positive changes. Remember - 2 -that the other schools in the district are signed up for the Count-Your-Steps too, and each one will try to take more steps than o
7、ur school. I hope many will agree to this challenge and show everyone the Star Middle School Cougar Spirit.Please take into careful consideration this valuable and well-planned program, and then sign up today! In the words of Mr. Thomas, “Together we can enjoy the advantages of walking.”Sincerely,Co
8、ra Jeffries1. The goal of Count-Your-Steps walking program is to_. .A. show the school spirit B. appreciate the benefits of walkingC. develop a habit of running D. make friends with others2. The pedometer is used to_. .A. find the routes B. record the daysC. count the walkers D. number the steps3. T
9、he purpose of the passage is to _. .A. introduce school rules B. call on students to join in a programC. explain the guidelinesD. persuade students to buy a pedometerBHas been a dream for 30 years but now the worlds first flying car is set to hit the roads this year.Ever since the “Back to the Futur
10、e” movies lit up our screens in the 1980s, designers have dreamt of cars that could take to the sky at the push of a button(按钮).And now pilots can order their own “roadable” plane for just127, 000.The plane, which has fold-out wings that span 17.5 feet, can be up to 115 mph.Back on the land, it can
11、also travel at “highway speeds” in car mode(模式).- 3 -Fuelling(加燃料)the 19-foot-long plane couldnt be simpleryou just drive it into a petrol station and fill it up.A spokeswoman said, “You can keep your light-sport airplane in your garage.But because it needs a short runway to take to the air, you wil
12、l have to drive to your local airport, fly up to 460 miles, land and drive directly to your destination(目的地).You will always be ready to drive or fly.”The spokeswoman added, “Never let bad weather change your trip.You can simply divert(使转向)and continue on the ground until the weather clears.”Theres
13、no risk to youthis is only the chance for you to be the first at your home field to unfold(展开)your wings and fly into the future.4.We can infer that in the “Back to the Future” movies .A.there are some skillful pilots B.pilots have no cars to driveC.pilots cant afford a “roadable” plane D.cars can f
14、ly in the sky5.What does the underlined word “it” in the 5th paragraph refer to? A. A light-sport airplane. B.Your garage. C.The local airport. D.A petrol station.6.The last sentence of the text aims to .A.call for people to buy the “roadable” planeB.show people the use of the “roadable” planeC.tell
15、 people only the “roadable” plane can fly in the futureD.ask people to unfold their wings and fly into the future7.If you meet with a thunderstorm in your “roadable” plane in the sky, you can .A.land in a nearby airport and wait until it clears B.turn back home and wait until it clearsC.land and dri
16、ve on the ground D.fly high up to 460 milesCA crew (全组船员) of six teenage girls completed a nine-day sailing trip in the - 4 -US recently, after braving seasickness and strong winds.Kerry Monaghan, who turned 17 during the trip run by the US Naval Sea Cadet Corps, called the experience one shell reme
17、mber for the rest of her life. “Its been amazing to just look out onto the water and not see any land, just blue sky,” she said.Fellow sailor Natalie Puello, 16, even wrote a rap about the trip, which she performed on the dock (码头). “I never thought Id see a day, a female trip on a ship going underw
18、ay (航行),” she rapped.For the past three years, the Sea Cadet teenagers who set sail were all male. Roger Noakes, who captained (担任船长) the boat, said this was the first time hed taken out an all-female crew.The plan was for the girls to sail 24 hours a day in rotating shifts (轮班) along the coast and
19、then return.Things turned out differently, however.“The first night was rough (艰难的) because the wind was really hard. The waves were going up and down,” said Abby Fairchild, 16. “Everybody got seasick.”Noakes gave the girls the option (机会) of just sailing in the bay and not going back into open wate
20、r. “But they showed significant determination to decide they were going to go into this again.”The teenagers then sailed a long way overnight and slept in shifts.“Youre responsible for everyones lives on the boat,” said Erika Mattschull, 16. “Its doing something that most kids arent able to do.”The
21、teenagers stopped on land in Massachusetts. They didnt make it to their original destination in Maine, where they were supposed to have a celebratory dinner, due to the weather and winds. They said they werent disappointed, however, as theyd learned a lot.They learned about boating, but thats not al
22、l, said Noakes.“They built confidence and character,” Noakes said. “Mostly, they learned about themselves.”8. What was special about the US Naval Sea Cadet Corps trip this year?- 5 -A. It was its first sailing trip for teenagers. B It was its first all-female-crew sailing trip.C. It was its most dan
23、gerous sailing trip ever. D. It was its longest sailing trip ever.9. What happened to the crew on the first day of the trip?A. They got seasick because of strong wind. B. They regretted taking part in the trip.C. They decided to stay in the bay. D. Some of them were injured in a storm.10. Which of t
24、he following words best describe these young sailors?A. Determined and cooperative. B. Hard-working and talented.C. Understanding and creative. D. Adventurous and skillful.11. How did the sailors benefit most from the trip, in Noakes opinion?A. They acquired excellent sailing skills. B. They learned
25、 to work in teams.C. They understand themselves better than before.D. They became aware of their responsibilities for each other. DFLORIDA-DUSTIN Theobald, 30, had been lying on a surfboard at Fernandina Beach on the Atlantic coast of Florida when he said he felt something pull at his foot. “I touch
26、ed its head. I could feel it was rough skin, “ he told Fox News, adding, “It wasnt like a fish skin. You know, sharkskin has got a rough edge.“As soon as I took my first step, I could tell that the bottom of my foot was open, “Mr. Theobald said as he struggled to get out of the water with his eight-
27、year-old son. A nurse shark had torn through the tendons(肌腱) on the top of his right foot and gashed the bottom of it open. He told First Coast News he “was trying to warn everyone out. There were a lot of people around me that I felt should probably get out of the water”Mr. Theobald was rushed to h
28、ospital and doctors have told him because of - 6 -the tendon and nerve (神经) damage, he will require two surgeries and months of physical therapy in order to fully recover.According to a crowd funding page set up by Mr Theobalds brother, the victim works as a “one man handyman and runs his own busine
29、ss so there will be no income while he is recovering for at least six weeks“. So far, he has raised a little over $3,000 of his $15,000 goal. Mr. Theobald had written in a Facebook post, “Its crazy that it happened, but dont let this scare you from getting in the water. This is a one in a million an
30、d I promise you it wont stop me.12. What does the underlined word “gashed“ in Para. 2 most probably mean?A. Made a long deep cut in. B. Pressed against with force to drive.C. Moved the tongue across the surface of. D. Brought a bodily part into contact with.13. What can we infer from the passage?A.
31、Mr. Theobald wasnt hurt seriously. B. Mr. Theobalds brother has raised $15, 000.C. Many people were not aware of the danger at first.D. Mr. Theobald will not get into the water in the future.14. How did Mr. Theobald feel after the shark attack?A. Depressed. B. Optimistic. C. Upset. D. Doubtful.15. W
32、hich of the following can be the best title for the news report?A. Dustin Theobald-shark attack victim B. Incident happened at Fernandina BeachC. Dustin Theobald fought against nurse sharkD. Crowd funding page set up by Mr Theobalds brother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
33、有两项为多余选项。- 7 -How can I fight laziness?Lazy people will never amount to anything in life. However, laziness can be defeated once a few changes have been made in your mind. _16_ Many people lack sleep constantly, since they stay up too late and get up too early to prepare for work. These people have
34、little motivation once they arrive home. Laziness works hand in hand with a lack of motivation and a tendency to put off things. By adjusting your sleep schedule to provide a few more hours of meaningful rest, you can fight laziness throughout the day. Another way to fight laziness is to change your
35、 mind from passive to active. Some people treat their lives as if they were pushed from task to task. Others take a more proactive approach, viewing each task as a challenge they must overcome alone. 17_ Some people fight laziness by removing the temptations that surround them. A television in the l
36、iving room may provide entertainment, but watching too much TV often contributes to laziness. Create a reward system for yourself, just as parents do for a child to promote responsibility. 18_ 19_ Spouses and children may all have different energy levels, but laziness can be spread if not dealt with
37、 immediately. To fight household laziness, lead by example. Be the first to collect and wash dishes after a meal. Others in the home may eventually follow your example and perform their own task. It is difficult to practice laziness when your are surrounded by motivated people._20_ Enough exercise a
38、nd a balanced diet can help you to develop a healthy lifestyle, thus enabling you to have more energy and help lift your spirits. A. Knowing how to fight laziness is important.B. One way to fight laziness is to get enough sleep.C. Laziness can also be a lasting problem at home. D. Complete a few tas
39、ks and reward yourself with what you enjoy , such as a good dinner or a film. - 8 -E. Finally, taking exercise regularly can help you fight laziness.F. With strong determination, you will be able to achieve your goal. G. Laziness sets in when you no longer feel in charge of your own life.第二部分 完形填空 (
40、共 40 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 60 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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑A Long ago, people happily lived under the rule of a king. The people of the kingdom were very 21 , as they were wealthy and had no problems.The king decided to travel and visit faraway places of great historical importanc
41、e. He chose to travel by foot, 22 he could talk to his people. People from these areas were very happy to have a 23 with their king.After several weeks, he 24 to the palace. He was quite happy to have visited many places and seen his people. 25 , he felt a lot of pain in his 26 because it was his fi
42、rst long-distance trip on foot. He 27 to his ministers (大臣) that the roads were covered in stones and werent 28 . He said he was very 29 about the people who walked along them.He made an order to 30 the roads of the whole country with 31 so that people would feel happier and more comfortable. His mi
43、nisters were very 32 to hear his order as thousands of cows would have to be 33 for leather (皮革) and it would also cost a lot of money.A wise man from the ministry came to the king and said he had another 34 . The minister asked the king: “Why do you want to kill so many cows to cover the road with
44、leather? Why not cut a piece of leather in the right 35 to cover your feet?”The king was 36 by this idea and praised the minister. He ordered that a pair of leather shoes were to be made for himself and for each of his countrymen.Many of us 37 our surroundings (环境) and never understand that we can m
45、ake a 38 ourselves. Changes are unavoidable, and they should 39 us. We cannot or should not 40 others to make them.- 9 -21. A. close B.polite C. happy D. smart22. A. as if B. so that C. while D. before23. A. meeting B. trip C. discussion D. conversation24. A. came B. returned C. hurried D. headed25.
46、 A. Besides B. Meanwhile C. However D. Instead26. A. heart B. feet C. toes D. back27. A. shouted B. apologized C. explained D. complained28. A. safe B. comfortable C. straight D. convenient29. A. worried B. doubtful C. curious D. certain30. A. cover B. replace C. build D. repair31. A. stones B. sand
47、 C. wood D. leather32. A. angry B. surprised C. nervous D. sad33. A. killed B. sold C. raised D. exchanged34. A. reason B. task C. idea D. result35. A. place B. position C. shape D. order36. A. confused B. disappointed C. shocked D. amazed37. A. criticize B. love C. harm D. protect38. A. chance B. p
48、urpose C. rule D. change39. A. benefit from B. come from C. relate to D. go with40. A. depend on B. work with C. turn to D. believe inB Failing SuccessfullyTwo years ago I took part in a speech competition and delivered a memorized speech. It was a hard time for me when the judge_41_ the winners. At last, the moment of truth came. I got the worst.After not being placed in the competition, I really wanted to _42 _ again. I realized that finding the right topic was the most important part of the whole _43_It needs to be motivation
