1、1山东省日照市 2019 届高三英语上学期期中试卷（含解析）本试卷共四部分，共 12 页。满分 150 分。考试时间 120 分钟。注意事项：1答题前，考生务必用 05 毫米黑色签字笔将自己的姓名、座号、考生号、县区和科类填写在答题卡和试卷规定的位置上。2一、二部分选出答案后，用 2B 铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案标号。3三、四部分必须用 0.5 毫米黑色签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应的位置，不能写在试卷上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不能使用涂改液、胶带纸、修正带。不按以上要求作答的答案无效。第一部分
2、听力(共两节，满分 30 分)做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。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。1What fruit does the woman use?APears BOranges CBananas2What did the woman do today?AShe cleaned the carBShe
3、 bought an umbrellaCShe listened to the weather forecast3When does the man usually do exercise?AIn the morning BIn the afternoon CIn the evening4What is the probable relationship between the speakers?AFather and daughter BClassmates CTeacher and student25What are the speakers mainly talking about?AP
4、reparing for a test BEating during an exam CGetting a medical exam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、7 题。6Who started to make birthdays important holidays?AThe wo
5、mans grandparentsBThe mans grandparentsCThe womans parents7What does the womans mother do for the womans birthday?AShe gives her a gift of jewelryBShe cooks some special foodCShe makes some beautiful clothes听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 至 10 题。8Why didnt the man need to study the local language?AHe already spoke i
6、t wellBHe could communicate in EnglishCHe didnt want to talk to local people9How did the baker feel about the man at first?AHappy BAfraid CAngry10What was the result of the language problem?AIt became a funny storyBIt got the travelers into troubleCIt encouraged the man to study more听第 8 段材料，回答第 11
7、至 13 题。11What kind of food does the woman cook?AThai BChinese CVietnamese312What does the man think of the new Chinese market?AIts too bigBIt has good dealsCIt has few foreign products13When is the best time to visit the market according to the man?ASaturday BSunday CMonday听第 9 段材料，回答第 14 至 17 题。14W
8、here does the conversation take place?AAt a store BAt schoo1 CAt home15How did the man get the mud?AHe dug it up from the backyardBHe brought it from the Dead SeaCHe bought it from an online company16What is the main color of the mud in the backyard?ABrown BGrey CBlack17Why does the girl agree to us
9、e the mud?AShe wants her skin to feel youngerBShe has some skin problemsCShe is starting to get wrinkles听第 10 段材料，回答第 18 至 20 题。18What classes can visitors take in Bali according to the speaker?ADiving BSwimming CFishing19Why do some scientists come to Bali?ATo study volcanoesBTo study the sea creat
10、uresCTo study traditional artworks20What does the speaker think is good to do during Chinese New Year?ADrink traditional coffee BDo some shopping CVisit Buddhist temples第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分 40 分)4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。AIn recent years，Myanmar has op
11、ened its doors to western tourismThis once-closed state in Southeast Asia is a gold mine for those who enjoy the ancient Buddhist culture of the regionCompared to its neighbors，the landscape of Myanmar has been left largely undamagedThere are so many reasons why Myanmar is amazing and has been rated
12、 one of the top Asian tourist destinations for 2019Here are some of its scenic spots：Shwedagon Pagoda in YangonAs far as pagodas are concerned，this is one of the most respected in MyanmarThis massive325-foot Buddhist pagoda is surrounded by smaller shiny-gold pagodasIt is believed that some of the h
13、airs of Gautama Buddha are well-preserved in hereThe Shwedagon Pagoda is a must-see destination on your traveling scheduleLong Neck Tribe of the Hill CountryThese womenwho are identified by their long necks that are stretched by brass neck coils(项圈)from an early agehave become world-famousYoull find
14、 this tribe in the mountainous north of the country，especially in Chin stateThis custom dates back to ancient times when tribesmenwho were always at war with neighboring tribesput neck coils on their women to prevent them from being taken as prisoners of warThese days，the long-necked women are used
15、to seeing foreigners，who make the long journey to this isolated region of Myanmar for the purpose of seeing themMandalay CityThis dusty，hot center of trading and commerce for Myanmar is both fascinating and excitingYou11 never find a shortage of things to do hereTemplesMedieval-era castlesBuildings
16、from the countrys colonial British pastThere are over 600 monasteries and nunneries in the Holy Hills of 5Sagaing，which overlook MandalayThe city also has an exciting nightlife which will be an attraction for many1. What does the writer intend to tell in the passage?A. Life styles people in Myanmar
17、haveB. Activities tourists can attend in MyanmarC. Reasons why Myanmar is suddenly popularD. Information about some attractions in Myanmar2. For what purpose were the neck coils initially used?A. To protect womens necksB. To frighten the enemies awayC. To make women more attractiveD. To stop women b
18、eing victims of war3. What will impress travelers to Mandalay City most?A. Promising commercial future B. Architecture of different stylesC. Shiny-gold pagodas D. Abundance of goods in night markets【答案】1. D 2. D 3. B【解析】本文是一篇广告布告类短文阅读。缅甸被评为 2019 年亚洲顶级旅游目的地之一，文章主要介绍了缅甸的一些景点的信息。【1 题详解】细节理解题。根据文章第一段 Th
19、ere are so many reasons why Myanmar is amazing and has been rated one of the top Asian tourist destinations for 2019. Here are some of its scenic spots:及下文内容可知，文章作者主要介绍了缅甸的一些景点的信息。故选 D。【2 题详解】细节理解题。根据文章 Long Neck Tribe of the Hill Country 部分中的 This custom dates back to ancient times when tribesmenwh
20、o were always at war with neighboring tribesput neck coils on their women to prevent them from being taken as prisoners of war.可知，最初女人脖子上戴项圈是为了防止她们被当作战俘，防止她们成为战争的受害者。故选 D。6【3 题详解】推理判断题。根据文章 Mandalay City 部分中的 Buildings from the countrys colonial British past. There are over 600 monasteries and nunne
21、ries in the Holy Hills of Sagaing, which overlook Mandalay.可知，曼德勒市的建筑物都是英国殖民时期的，以及实皆山上超过 600 座修道院和修女院，从而推断出，曼德勒市令游客印象最深刻是不同的建筑风格。故选 B。BFew writers have had such an impact on the thinking of the modem world as British writer George Orwell(19031950)Orwell wrote many things on a variety of topics，for e
22、xample，poverty in England in the 1930s during the Great Depression and his experience in the Spanish Civil War(19361939)But he is most famous for his works of fiction， Animal Farm(1945)and，especially，Nineteen Eighty-Four(1949)These last books became especially influential in the West in the 1950s du
23、ring the early Cold War yearsIn Nineteen Eighty-Four，Orwell imagined a Britain of the future，modeled on the Soviet union(苏联)His frightening tale of Winston Smith，a regular man who comes into conflict with the government，was close to the fears of many people of the timeIdeas from the novel soon enter
24、ed everyday culture，and are still in use today “Big Brother”，for example，is a phrase from the book that refers to how authority is always looking over ones shoulder. Other phrases used in the novel，1ike“War is Peace”and “Freedom is slavery”are also still used nowIndeed，many people see Orwells book a
25、s a warning about what might happen if those in power become corruptedEven today，Orwell remains an influential voice. Often，writers achieve great fame and popularity，but they dont affect how people live their everyday livesUNESCOS Memory of the World Programme recently decided to include a collectio
26、n of Orwells writings on its registerThe Memory of the World register is similar to UNESCOs world heritage site program，which protects places and buildings natural features in the worldAccording to its website，the idea behind the body is“that the worlds 7documentary evidence belongs to all”and shoul
27、d be “accessible forever to all”University College London，which proposed the idea to UNESCO，said in its application that Orwells work“had a great influence on human thought in all parts of the world，an influence that remain powerful today” 4. What do we know about Orwell?A. He only wrote about imagi
28、nary worldsB. He liked to follow the style of other writersC. His works were based on his own experienceD. His books were well-received during the Cold War5. Orwell wrote the novel Nineteen eight-Four to_A. warn people of the dangers of corruptionB. present various conflicts with the governmentC. ex
29、pose the cruelty of the war in the 20th centuryD. describe the serious effects of poverty in England6. The passage mentioned some phrases from Orwells books mainly to_A. stress his ideas are still popular todayB. share some of his ideas with leadersC. show how he used language in a creative wayD. ex
30、plain how he described the dark side of society7. Why would the Memory of the Word register include Orwells writings?A. They are a huge literary successB. They introduced a new way of writingC. They shaped political systems in Western countriesD. They continue to have a great effect on human thought
31、.【答案】4. D 5. A 6. A 7. D【解析】本文是一篇文化类短文阅读。文章主要介绍了乔治奥威尔的作品至今对人类的思想产生巨大的影响。8【4 题详解】细节理解题。根据文章第二段 These last books became especially influential in the West in the 1950s during the early Cold War years.可知，乔治奥威尔的书在冷战早期在西方具有深远的影响力，被广受欢迎。故选 D。【5 题详解】细节理解题。根据文章第三段内容及最后一句 Indeed, many people see Orwells book
32、 as a warning about what might happen if those in power become corrupted.可知，奥威尔的小说一九八四是对掌权者腐败的警告。故选 A。【6 题详解】推理判断题。根据文章第四段 Even today, Orwell remains an influential voice.和最后一段 University College London, which proposed the idea to UNESCO, said in its application that Orwells work“ had a great influe
33、nce on human thought in all parts of the world， an influence that remain powerful today”.可知，至今，奥威尔的作品对人类思想有很大影响，从而可以推断出，文章提及奥威尔的作品中的一些用语是为了强调他的思想至今仍很受欢迎。故选 A。【7 题详解】细节理解题。根据文章倒数第二段 According to its website, the idea behind the body is “that the worlds documentary evidence belongs to all” and should
34、be “accessible forever to all”.和最后一段 University College London, which proposed the idea to UNESCO, said in its application that Orwells work“ had a great influence on human thought in all parts of the world，an influence that remain powerful today”.可知，联合国教科文组织世界记忆名录认为人类思想是世界的文件形式的印记，属于所有人类，收录奥威尔的著作是因
35、为奥威尔的作品对人类的思想仍然有着巨大的影响。故选 D。CThe Iroquois named the great waterfall Niagara，which means “thunder of waters”For people living near the falls in New York State or Canada，the thunder of falling water never stopswell，almost neverOn March 29，1848，the usually early signs of spring were coming to the Niaga
36、ra Falls areaSnow was beginning to melt，and the air was losing its 9chilly bite .In the late afternoon，however，people began looking at each other as if to ask， “Somethings differentWhat is it?”Then they realizedThe air was strangely silent；the thunder of the falls had stoppedThe people had been used
37、 to that dull roar(轰鸣)all their livesThey ran to the falls to see what had happenedTo their astonishment，they found the riverbed above the falls emptyThe bottom of Niagara River lay exposed，with just a few trickles and puddles of water remaining among the rocks and mudAs word of the mysterious event
38、 spread，hundreds of people flocked to the scenethen thousandsAfter nightfall countless lanterns could be seen shining along the banks as New Yorkers and Canadians camped at the rivers edge，waiting to see the unusual sight at dawnMost who lived or came there were merely curious，but others felt a deep
39、 fearSomething unknown had upset the unchanging order of natureWhat might happen next?By the next day，5，000 people were thereThose who were brave began walking into the riverbed and to the base of the falls. They found arrowheads and other objects that had lain there for yearsperhaps for agesFor 30
40、hours the Niagara Rivet lay dryThen came a distant roar，growing louderPeople scrambled up the banksThe waters rushed back，and all was as it had beenWhat had caused the river and the falls to stop? Only later did the people learn that a huge ice jam upstream had temporarily dammed the Niagara RiverTh
41、e fears were gone，but no one would forget the day the fails stopped8. What does the underlined words in Paragraph 2 mean?A. The air was no longer able to bite B. The air was even colder than everC. It was getting warmer D. It was not as cloudy as before9. Which of the following did people see at the
42、 riverbed and the base of the falls?A. Remains of war B. Dead fish10C. Large blocks of ice D. Strange animals10. What caused the falls to stop?A. A newly manmade dam B. The ice that had piled upC. The rocks in upstream water D. The melting snow along the river11. It can be inferred from the passage
43、that_A. people living near the falls were used to the silenceB. the stop of the falls resulted from climate changeC. mysterious power may lie somewhere in the worldD. Niagara falls has never stopped since it came into being【答案】8. C 9. A 10. B 11. B【解析】本文主要介绍在 1848 年 3 月 29 日，被易洛魁人称为“水声之雷鸣”的尼亚加拉大瀑布突然
44、断流，后来结果发现是上游的巨大冰凌堆积暂时阻塞了尼亚加拉河。【8 题详解】句意理解题。根据文章第二段此句前句“Snow was beginning to melt 雪开始融化”提示可知，这里指天气开始变得更暖和了。故选 C。【9 题详解】推理判断题。根据文章第五段 They found arrowheads and other objects that had lain there for yearsperhaps for ages.可知，人们在河床和瀑布的底部发现箭头和其它物品，可以推断出箭头是是战争的残骸。故选 A。【10 题详解】细节理解题。根据文章最后一段 Only later did
45、 the people learn that a huge ice jam upstream had temporarily dammed the Niagara River可知，是上游巨大的冰凌堆积暂时阻塞了尼亚加拉河。【11 题详解】推理判断题。根据文章第二段 On March 29，1848，the usually early signs of spring were coming to the Niagara Falls area.可知，此时是跟往常一样早春的迹象，从而推断出，气候的改变导致了瀑布的断流。故选 B。DWhen a laptop or smartphone battery
46、 starts losing its power，the only 11options are to buy an expensive replacement，or just keep it plugged in all the timeBut a woman Mya Le Thai may have found the answer to this problemThai was frustrated that the batteries for her wireless devices degraded(降级)over time，until they failed to charge fu
47、llyShe did not like having to keep her laptop connected to an electrical outlet to keep it powered onSo，she decided to do something about that problemAt first，she and her team at UC Irvine thought about inventing a new batteryBut as they experimented，Thai discovered something that might permit lithi
48、umion(锂离子)batteries to last foreverLithium-ion batteries power most wireless devicesOver time，the batteries lose the ability to hold a chargeMost of these batteries have a life span of about 7,000 charging cycles before they dieOne of the reasons lithiumion batteries degrade is their use of nanowires to carry electricityNanowires are extremely thinA human hair is thousands of times thicker，for exampleNanowires are extremely effici
