1、1唐山一中 20182019 学年度第一学期期中考试高三年级英语试卷说明：1.考试时间 120 分钟，满分 150 分。2.将卷答案用 2B 铅笔涂在答题卡上,将卷答案用黑色字迹的签字笔书写在答题卡上。卷(选择题 共 100 分)第一部分 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。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
2、遍。1. What do we know about the weather?A. Its cold. B. Its warm. C. Its cool.2. What does the man mean?A. His wife likes watching CCTV5.B. His wifes tears are really exciting.C. The programs often make his wife very excited.3. Who will be taken there?A. Alice. B. Jack. C. Eric.4. What can we learn f
3、rom the conversation?A. Linda left here half a year ago.B. The woman has covered a long way.C. Linda has lived here for half a year.5. How does the woman probably feel?A. Regretful. B. Happy. C. Disappointed.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2中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相
4、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 至 8 题。6. Whats the relationship between the two speakers?A. Waiter and customer.B. Passenger and conductor.C. Shop assistant and customer.7. What does the woman prefer?A. Wool gloves. B. Leather gloves. C. Fur gloves.8
5、. What can we know about the woman?A. The woman bought a pair of gloves.B. The woman didnt buy anything.C. The woman bought a pair of glasses听第 7 段材料，回答第 9 至 11 题。9. What are the speakers talking about?A. A basketball match. B. A football match. C. A volleyball match.10. Who scored all the goals?A.
6、Rudolf. B. Steven. C. Geoff.11. Why didnt the man score any goals?A. He didnt enter the game. B. His ankle was hurt. C. He was a new member.听第 8 段材料，回答第 12 至 14 题。12. What should the girl do first before she goes out to play?A. Housework. B. Homework. C. Nothing.13. What does the girl want to do?A.
7、Clean the bathroom and the toilet.B. Scrub the bathtub.C. Clean the family room.14. Whats the mans work?3A. Cleaning rooms. B. Cleaning the yard. C. Preparing lunch.听第 9 段材料，回答第 15 至 17 题。15. Whats the mans unpleasant situation?A. He wonders whether to go to New Zealand or not.B. He couldnt get the
8、scholarship.C. His girlfriend wants to break up with him.16. Why didnt the woman accept the job in Thailand?A. She didnt like the job.B. She didnt like Thailand.C. Her husband didnt like the idea.17. What did the woman advise the man to do?A. He should give up the idea.B. He should go to the univers
9、ity.C. He should go somewhere else.听第 10 段材料，回答第 18 至 20 题。18. What will the young elephants mother do after they part?A. Return to her normal life. B. Return to the forest. C. Return to school.19. How long does the elephant school take?A. 7 months. B. 8 months. C. 9 months.20. Why are the young ele
10、phants trained?A. To adapt to the life there. B. To attend school. C. To put on performances.第二部分阅读理解(共两节，满分 40 分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。第一节 (共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 30 分)ABelow are some best special interesting holidaysall are new for 2017 and have high quality guides or tutors and strong
11、programmes.4Holland in bloom river cruise (巡游) with Alan TitchmarshAlan Titchmarsh is the star attraction on this river cruise. Alan joins you for a visit to the magnificent Keukenhof Gardenshome to 800 varieties of tulips (郁金香).The Telegraphs gardening expert will talk about the best new varieties
12、and the gardens history.April 19, 1,495 including flights from the UK and some meals. Telegraph Tours (0161 236 2444; telegraph.co.uk/titchmarshtour).Morocco SketchbookLed by artist Maxine Relton, this tour takes in Marrakesh helping you develop your drawing skills. Rapid line and figure drawing and
13、 colour mixing are all covered and the eight-day holiday is based in Kasbah du Toubkal.May 8, 2,495 including some meals. Steppes Travel (01285 601 495; steppestravel.co.uk).Ballroom and Latin American dancing in TenerifeThis travel provides daily dance tuition with David Bowie wholl be on hand to t
14、each dancing techniques. It is aimed both at the beginners and more experienced dancers looking to improve their skills. Therell also be time to explore the island on foot or play a round of golf.April 26, 769 full-board. Saga (0800 096 0084; travel.saga.co.uk).Fishing in Northern ArgentinaThis nine
15、-day fly fishing and conservation tour takes in the Iber Marshlands, the worlds second largest wetlands. Here expert fisherman, Charles Jardine, is the guide as you fish. Based in Estancia Rincon del Socorro, the holiday also includes opportunities for horse riding and bird-watching.October 15, 5,09
16、5 full-board. Cazenove + Loyd (02038135082; ).1. Who might be interested in the Morocco Sketchbook holiday trip?A. Amateur painters. B. Bird watchers.C. Sports lovers. D. Photographic amateurs.2. On which trip can people ride horses?5A. Morocco Sketchbook.B. Fishing in Northern Argentina.C. Ballroom
17、 and Latin American dancing in Tenerife.D. Holland in bloom river cruise with Alan Titchmarsh.3. What can we know from the passage?A. Fishing in Northern Argentina costs least.B. Maxine Relton is an expert fisherman.C. Morocco Sketchbook lasts the longest.D. Two holidays take place in April.【答案】1. A
18、 2. B 3. D【解析】【分析】本文属于说明文阅读，作者通过这篇文章主要向我们描述了作者建议的四个有趣的假期，去荷兰坐游船，摩洛哥写生，拉丁美洲看舞蹈和在阿根廷北部捕鱼。【1 题详解】细节理解题。根据第一部分 Led by artist Maxine Relton, this tour takes in Marrakesh helping you develop your drawing skills 可知画家可能对摩洛哥写生感兴趣。故选 A。【2 题详解】细节理解题。根据第四部分 Based in Estancia Rincon del Socorro，the holiday also
19、includes opportunities for horse riding and bird-watching 可知你能在阿根廷北部捕鱼的假期里骑马。故选 B。【3 题详解】细节理解题。根据文章 April 19，1，495 including flights from the UK and some meals；April 26，769 full-boardSaga （0800 096 0084； travelsagacouk可知有两个假期在四月份。故选 D。【点睛】文章内容较为简单，文章考查到细节理解题，对此类题型，考生可以首先从问题中找到关键词然后以此为线索，运用略读及查阅的技巧在文
20、中迅速寻找这一细节找到后再把这一部分内容仔细阅读一遍，仔细比较所给选项与文中细节的细微区别。如小题 2 中题干中 ride horses 与文中的 horse riding 表达的同一个意思，这些都考生需要比较它们之6间的细微区别。BJohnny Jennings is 86 years old, but he first visited the Georgia Baptist Childrens Home when he was 18, and the visit changed his life forever.A child ran up to Jennings, begging to
21、be adopted, and it was at that moment that Jennings realized his lifes mission. From that day forward, Jennings did everything he could to help, and that turned out to be quite a lot. Since he wasnt ready to adopt a child of his own, he decided to contribute financially. Since he wasnt wealthy, he d
22、id so by collecting paper and aluminum (铝) products and cashing them in for money. That may not sound like it would amount to much, but Jennings has donated more than US$400,000 over the past 30 years. Thats a lot of paper products.Over those 30 years Jennings has become a cornerstone of the childre
23、ns home.But how does he get all that paper? Now that people know about his efforts, the paper pretty much comes to him. People drop it off at his house after collecting it through churches, organizations or in their own lives. Jennings also collected pennies, and as they say: A penny saved is a penn
24、y earned. Well, hes saved 24 miles worth of pennies. Its the truth. “84,480 is a mile of pennies,”Jennings said. “We finished 24 miles. We had most people from church collecting pennies.” Each and every mile was a donation to the church.One of Jennings favorite events is the churchs annual meeting,
25、which is when he presents his check each year. During this time, the kids who live in the childrens home are also in attendance and he loves the opportunity to spend time with them. Jennings has served on the board for 45-year terms. “Ive been a trustee for 20 years,” Jennings said. “Im just part of
26、 the family.” And what a special family it is, thanks in large part to Johnny Jennings.4. What made Johnny Jennings determined to help the children?A. A child begged to be adopted by him.7B. He wanted to stay with the children.C. He had enough money to afford the cost.D. The environment of the child
27、rens home was very bad.5. Which words can best describe Johnny Jennings?A. Economical and positive. B. Brave and intelligent.C. Warm and patient. D. Kind and persistent.6. What is the meaning of the underlined word “cornerstone”?A. Volunteer. B. Winner.C. Supporter. D. Leader.7. What is the main ide
28、a of the passage?A. A penny saved is a penny earned.B. Many children are adopted by an old man.C. An old man makes contributions to a childrens home.D. Many people help an old man collect paper products.【答案】4. A 5. D 6. C 7. C【解析】本文是一篇人物故事类短文阅读。文章讲述了乐于助人又富有同情心的老人 Johnny Jennings 坚持 30 多年回收废品资助儿童福利院。
29、【4 题详解】细节理解题。根据文章第二段 A child ran up to Jennings, begging to be adopted, and it was at that moment that Jennings realized his lifes mission.可知，一个孩子跑到詹宁斯跟前，乞求被收养，使得詹宁斯决定帮助孩子。故选 A。【5 题详解】推理判断题。根据文章第二段 A child ran up to Jennings, begging to be adopted, and it was at that moment that Jennings realized hi
30、s lifes mission. From that day forward, Jennings did everything he could to help, and that turned out to be quite a lot. 詹宁斯尽一切所能来帮助孩子，说明他很善良；第三段 Over those 30 years Jennings has become a cornerstone of the childrens home. 詹宁斯帮助孩子超过 30 年，说明他的坚持。故选 D。【6 题详解】8词义猜测题。根据文章第三段 Over those 30 years Jennings
31、 has become a cornerstone of the childrens home.及上文可知，詹宁斯在过去的 30 多年中捐赠Georgia Baptist 儿童福利院超过 40 万美元，从而可以推测詹宁斯是儿童福利院一位资助者。故选 C。【7 题详解】主旨大意题。根据文章大意：文章讲述了乐于助人又富有同情心的老人 Johnny Jennings坚持 30 多年回收废品资助儿童福利院。故选 C。CCan you be too beautiful? It is hardly a problem that most of us have to bother as much as we
32、 might like to dream that it were the case.Yet the blessings and curses of beauty have been a long-standing interest in psychology. Do those blessed with shiny faces and an attractive body live in a cloud of appreciation or does it sometimes pay to be ordinary?At the most basic level, beauty might b
33、e thought to carry a kind of halo (光环) around it; we see that someone has one good quality, and by association, our deep mind may assume that they have other good ones too.Even in the courts, a pleasing appearance can work its magic. Attractive criminals are likely to get less strict sentences, or t
34、o escape punishment entirely; attractive plaintiffs (原告), meanwhile, are more likely to win their case and get bigger financial settlements. “Its an effect seen everywhere,” says Walker.But if beauty pays in most circumstances, there are still situations where it can have opposite results. While att
35、ractive men may be considered better leaders, for instance, hidden sexist prejudices (偏见) can work against attractive women, making them less likely to be hired for high-level jobs that require power. And as you might expect, good-looking people of both sexes run into envy one study found that if yo
36、u are interviewed by someone of the same sex, they may be less likely to employ you if they judge that you are more attractive than they are.More worryingly, being beautiful or handsome could harm your medical care. 9We tend to link good looks to health, meaning that illnesses are often taken less s
37、eriously when they affect the good-looking. When treating people for pain, for instance, doctors tend to take less care over the more attractive people.Ultimately, scientists point out that focusing too much on your appearance can itself be harmful if it creates stress and anxiety even for those alr
38、eady blessed with good looks. “If you are crazy about attractiveness, it may affect your experience and interactions,” she says. Its an outdated saying, but no amount of beauty can make up for a bad personality. As the writer Dorothy Parker put it so elegantly: “Beauty is only skin deep, but ugly go
39、es clean to the bone.”8. From paragraph 1, we can learn that _.A. some may be bothered by their unattractive appearanceB. most people are not afraid of being too beautifulC. we might always dream about being bothered by othersD. being too beautiful can be a problem bothering everyone9. Which is the
40、benefit for beautiful people?A. All attractive plaintiffs have more chances to get away with punishment.B. Women with pleasing appearance will always be considered as better leaders.C. Good-looking people are often regarded as having many good qualities.D. Beautiful criminals are more likely to pers
41、uade the judge and win the case.10. The writer mentioned the underlined sentence in the last paragraph to _.A. persuade us to pay more attention to our looks from now onB. suggest that beauty can help make a better personalityC. encourage us to focus more on improving our personalityD. ask ugly peop
42、le to have more confidence in their personality11. What might be the best title for the passage?A. Real Beauty B. Sexist PrejudiceC. Benefits Beauty Holds D. Beauty, a Blessing?10【答案】8. B 9. C 10. C 11. D【解析】本文讲述了美丽的好处和坏处，重点分析了美丽的消极影响。【8 题详解】推理判断题。根据文章的第一段 It is hardly a problem that most of us have
43、 to bother as much as we might like to dream that it were the case.可知，对大多数人来说，美并不是一个问题。故选 B。【9 题详解】细节理解题。根据文章的第三段 we see that someone has one good quality, and by association, our deep mind may assume that they have other good ones too.可知， 漂亮的人通常被人认为具有良好的品质。故选 C。【10 题详解】推理判断题。根据文章的最后一句 Beauty is onl
44、y skin deep, but ugly goes dean to the bone 句意为：美只是外在，但是丑陋源于骨髓。可知，作者提倡人们更多的关注自己的心灵美。故选 C。【11 题详解】主旨大意题。 根据文章大意：本文讲述了美丽的好处和坏处，重点分析了美丽的消极影响。所以用标题 Beauty, a Blessing?（美，是一件幸事吗？） 。故选 D。DReintroducing beavers (海狸) to Britain could help clean up rivers, prevent flooding and minimise soil loss, an expert h
45、as claimed.Professor Richard Brazier, a researcher at the University of Exeter, said unpublished results from a trial area in Devon showed muddy water entering an area where beavers were living was three times cleaner when it left. “Our trial has shown that the beavers are able to dam our streams in
46、 a way that keeps soil in the headwaters of our catchment (流域) so it doesnt block up rivers downstream and pollute our drinking and bathing waters. If we bring beavers back its just one tool we need to solve Britains crisis of soil loss and agricultural pollution of waterways, but its a useful tool,
47、” he said.11Prof Braziers claims were disputed by the National Farmers Union (NFU), which warned that the reintroduction of beavers to Scotland had led to fields and forests becoming damaged. Spokesman Mark Pope said: “The knowledge of the impacts beavers have had on farmland, riverbanks and flood d
48、efences in Scotland is concerning. We await the results of the Devon trial and will analyse the outcomes then.”Prof Brazier, an expert in Earth Surface Processes, insisted the animals could even play a useful role in preventing flooding. He told BBC News: “The public is currently paying people to bu
49、ild leaky dams to keep storm waters in the uplands. The beavers can do it free of charge and even build their own homes.”However, Professor Jane Rickson, a soil specialist from Cranfield University, Bedfordshire, joined the NFU in sounding a note of caution. She agreed that in some places in the UK there was evidence of worrying soil loss,
