1、- 1 -吉林省汪清县第六中学 2019 届高三英语上学期期中试题一、听力(30)第一节（共 5 小题）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。例：How much is the shirt?A. 19.15. B. 9.15. C. 9.18. 答案是 B。1. Of what does the woman have a poor opinion?A. The color. B. The price. C. The design.2
2、. What is the womans problem?A. She cant sleep well. B. Her dog has been sick. C. She doesnt get on well with her neighbor.3. What will the woman do in the evening?A. Make some bread. B. Go to the mans house. C. Lend her bread maker to the man.4. What does the man want the woman to do? A. Deliver hi
3、s document. B. Clean his home. C. Offer him a phone number.5. What does the man mean?A. He will eat out with the woman. B. He will have dinner at his office. C. He will stop his work at 8:00.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
4、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。6. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. The mans plan. B. The womans hometown. C. The mans trip to - 2 -Australia.7. How high is Mount Cook? A. About 2,000 meters. B. About 3,000 meters. C. About 3,800 meters.听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。8. Where does the conversati
5、on take place?A. In an office. B. In a restaurant. C. At home. 9. What would the woman like to have for dinner? A. Chicken. B. Soup. C. Rice.听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。10. Who is Rick Dillon?A. The sales manager. B. Mr. Sanchezs assistant. C. The boss of the company.11. What department does Susan Sulliv
6、an work in?A. The Human Resources Department.B. The Advertisements Department.C. The Sales Department.12. What aid Maria Artigas probably do in the past?A. A teacher. B. A tennis player. C. A magazine editor.听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。13. Where are the speakers? A. In a park. B. In a hotel. C. In a bank
7、.14. What is the womans opinion on the Hard Rock Cafe? A. Its boring. B. Its good. C. Its small.15. Where is the Science Museum?A. Beside City Hall. B. Near the train station. C. Opposite the National Bank.16. How far is the amusement park?A. About five minutes walk. B. About six blocks away. C. Abo
8、ut six - 3 -minutes ride.听第 10 段材料，回答 17 至 20 题。17. How will the new runners register?A. By telephoning Carol Beaton. B. By going to the club in person.C. By filling the form e-mailed to them. 18. How much should be paid for all the races through the summer?A. Five dollars. B. Four dollars. C. One d
9、ollar.19. What will all runners get for free after the race?A. Running shoes. B. Water bottles. C. Snacks.20. What color shirt do the fastest runners wear?A. Orange. B. Blue. C. Red.二、阅读理解(40 分)AWays to travelModern life is impossible without travelling. The fastest way to travel is by air. With a m
10、odern plane you can travel in one day to places which took a month or more one hundred years ago.Travelling by train is slower than by air, but it has its advantages(优势). You can see the country you are travelling in. Modern trains have comfortable seats and dining cars. They make even the longest j
11、ourney enjoyable.Some people prefer to travel by sea when it is possible. There are large lines and river boats with which you can visit many other countries and different places. Travelling by sea is a very pleasant way to spend a holiday.Many people like to travel by car. You can make your own tim
12、etable. You can travel three or four hundred miles or only fifty miles a day, just as you like. You can stop wherever you wish: where there is something interesting to see, at a good restaurant where you can enjoy a good meal, or a hotel to spend the night. That is why travelling by car is popular f
13、or pleasure trips, while people usually take a train or a plane when they are travelling on business.- 4 -21. From the passage we know that the fastest way to travel is _.A. by car B. by train C. by plane D. by boat22. The underlined word “They” in the passage refers to_.A. modern trains in the coun
14、try B. the travelers on modern trainsC. comfortable seats and dining cars D. the slower ways to travel23. How many ways to travel are mentioned in the passage?A. Five B. Six C. Three D. FourB Can you imagine being able to remember every single experience of your life and every word in your favorite
15、book? Thats what Beckys life is like.Three years ago, Becky was reading a reading a newspaper article which mentioned that it was impossible for people to remember the details of their life in the first three years.“What nonsense!” she thought, because she could clearly remember her life all the way
16、 back to when she was just 12 days old. Her parents had carried her to the drivers seat of their car and laid her down for a photo. But it wasnt nonsense. She was just one of only 80 known people suffering from a mysterious condition called HSAM（超忆症）.Beckys unusual case was shown on a program called
17、 60 Minutes, where reporter Allison tested her ability by asking her about her favorite book series, Harry Potter, Allison would pick up a book and open a page and read her a line. Immediately Becky would name the book, chapter number, copter name and could recite every word until Allison told her t
18、o stop.Being able to remember every little detail is great, but as every HSAM suffer will tell you, its also tough to deal with it. We always forget things to get over sad experiences in our lives, but its something that people like Becky cant do. Even walking on the street and lightly knocking into
19、 somebody can bring some me bad memories from Beckys childhood. Also, like Becky, people with HSAM never do well in school, because they have problems picking up the important information from what theyve learnt.- 5 -Beckys great brain could help scientists find a cure for terrible mental illnesses
20、like Alzheimers(老年痴呆症).Her condition could hold the secret to treating or even preventing Alzheimers.24. What did Becky do on 60 Minutes?A. She retold the story of Harry Potter. B. She recited the key part of Harry Potter.C. She answered any question about Harry Potter.D. She recited Harry Potter wi
21、thout opening her eyes.25. To Becky, forgetting painful experiences of her life is .A. a heavy burden B. a happy thing C. a great ability D. a big chance26. Why does Becky do poorly in her school work?A. She is always absentminded in class.B. She feels sad every time she begins to study.C. She cant
22、remember the important knowledge.D. She is overloaded with information and cant tell which is important.27. What does the author want to say in the last paragraph?A. There is a cure for Beckys illness.B. Scientists have found a cure for Alzheimers.C. Becky will suffer from another mental illness.D.
23、Beckys case is helpful for scientists to treat Alzheimers.CThe English language has a lot of words which can be used in many different ways and in many different expressions.One such example is the word matter. In fact, matter can mean just about anything. It could be one of the most useful words in
24、 the English language.Lets get to the heart of the matter a matter of principle(原则).If someone says that you owe(欠) him $50, but you dont, a friend might say, “Well, you could pay him the $50. Its not that much money. Then you wont have to hear him say it anymore. But if you do not owe him the money
25、, do not pay him the money. Its a matter of principle.- 6 -There is another way to use the word matter. But be careful with your choice of words.If you ask someone, “Whats the matter?”, it shows you are worried about the other person. But saying, “Whats the matter with you?” has a completely differe
26、nt meaning. And it usually sounds rude (粗鲁的). In fact, when you say, “Whats the matter with you?” you are suggesting that the person did something wrong or stupid.Another expression that could sound rude is to say, “It doesnt matter to me.” Here, it depends on the context, and how you say it.Lets sa
27、y you tell someone that a friend just got a big raise at work. That person answers with, “It doesnt matter to me.” Here, it means he or she does not care. And it sounds rude.But saying, “Oh, you pick where we eat dinner. It doesnt matter to me.” does not sound rude. In this situation, “it doesnt mat
28、ter” shows you are easy-going(随和的).No matter how you look at it and what you say, matter is a very useful word. And its only a matter of time before you will become an expert on the use of matter.28. We can infer from the text that the word matter _.A. has a wide use B. can mean moneyC. is the most
29、used English word D. has the most different expressions29. What is the authors suggestion in Paragraph 4?A. Every penny counts. B. Stick to what is right.C. Follow your friends advice. D. Be careful when making friends.30. The underlined word “context” in the text probably means“A. choice B. person
30、C. situation D. answer31. The author develops the text mainly by _.A. using examples B. giving instructionsC. describing his experiences D. discussing research findingsD- 7 -My family recently did our first major road trip, traveling from our Maryland home to Disney World in Florida. Though were no
31、strangers to travel, a trip of this length was a new experience for us with three children. What helped us enjoy our trip so much? Our schedule, of course! So keeping a schedule when you travel can help make your trip a success.Dont sleep the day away.I know youre on vacation. The kids have a break
32、from school, and youre excited to be out of the office. Let everyone sleep for a bit, but still make it a point to rise at a reasonable hour and get active to start the day. Not only will you see and do more on your trip, but it will make it easier to eat regularly, get the kids down at nap time (午觉
33、), and then go to bed without a struggle.Eat regularly.Time is easy to go by while youre running through a theme park, or exploring (考察) a museum. Be prepared for meals because hungry kids are often quick to turn into a headache for you. Pack a snack and drink bag and make sure to stop regularly for
34、 a bite to eat while youre out. Keeping a regular meal schedule can help everyone keep up their energy and enjoy the day.Take a nap.Does your baby take a daily nap? Naps are very important for babys development. They also help little ones to pick up their strength, or vacations can be exhausting (疲惫
35、的) for little minds and bodies.Go to bed at a reasonable hour.Everyone can get tired out on vacation. Dont allow anyone to stay up late every night. Mom, dad, and kids are all sure to be miserable if they dont get enough sleep. If bedtime gets delayed (推迟), adjust your travel plans accordingly.32. W
36、hy does the author write this passage?A. To tell the readers what fun it is to travel.B. To introduce some attractions of Disney World.- 8 -C. To introduce one of his travel experiences to the readers.D. To give some advice on keeping a schedule while traveling.33. From the passage, we can infer tha
37、t .A. the writer is a stranger traveling in the U.S.B. the writer is familiar with travel and has much experienceC. a proper schedule helped the writer enjoy his trip to MarylandD. eating a little more helps little children to recover their strength34. What kind of people is the passage mainly writt
38、en for?A. Travelers to the U.S. B. Travel companies or agencies.C. Teenagers crazy about traveling. D. Parents who plan a family travel.35. During the trip, the author will agree that .A. taking a nap during the day is necessary for the childrenB. games and enjoyable activities can last until late a
39、t nightC. brunch is a good choice if you sleep late in the morningD. the bedtime should be changed if the travel plan changes七选五请先阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后根据短文内容从下面方框的七个选项中，选择五个还原到文中，使短文意思通顺、结构完整.Five Ways to Improve Communication SkillsCommunication is one of the most important skills we can ever learn. It a
40、ffects everything that we do whether were communicating at work to meet deadlines and achieve results, or communicating with friends, family and partners to build strong relationships. Thus communication is very important. Here are five ways to improve your communication skills._36_This reflects a r
41、eal lack of respect. By interrupting someone, what youre basically saying is “I dont care what youre sayingwhat I have to say is more important”.Dont finish other peoples sentences._37_ Wrong. Research has shown by doing this you are dis-empowering (剥- 9 -夺权利) the other person because you are taking
42、 control of the conversation, so bite your tongue!Paraphrase.If you want to show that you have really understood someone, then paraphrasing (解释) is a great tool._38_ Heres an example: “So Barney, what Im hearing is that results are the number one objective for you right now and we need to find some
43、fast solutions for you?”_39_Focus on active listening instead of passive listening. The difference is that active listening means you engage with and respond to the other person based on what he/she has said, while passive listening is simply the act of listening with no response.Maintain eye contac
44、t.By looking at the other person in the eyes, you are proving that youre interested in what he/she is saving._40_A. All you do is repeat back to someone what he/she has just said, before you comment yourself.B. You dont see them interrupting others or leaving off mid conversation.C. Listen actively.
45、D. This also keeps you focused (集中) and less distracted (分散).E. Talk actively.F. I used to do this a lot thinking I was helpfully finishing peoples sentences for them.G. Never interrupt people.三、完型填空（30 分）阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C 和 D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。People have been raising pigeons (鸽子) for about
46、 10,000 years. And pigeon keepers use different kinds of pigeons for different _41_. Some people use pigeons for _42_. For example, in parts of the world, people cook a special - 10 -meal with pigeon to celebrate the New Year. Some people also _43_pigeons because they look especially _44_. There are
47、 many interesting kinds of “pretty” pigeons. Different kinds of pigeons have interesting features (特点) _45_ long, soft tails or designs on their heads. The _46_ of these kinds of pigeons enter them in _47_ and the best looking pigeons are chosen to win prizes.But pigeons have many other _48_ too. Pi
48、geons can fly a long way without growing _49_. They also have another _50_sense.No matter how far from home they are, pigeons can usually fly back to where they _51_. This is often called a “homing sense”. This sense makes them good for carrying _52_.In many cities around the world, pigeons live in
49、special houses, _53_ pigeon keepers spend a lot of money and time _54_ their birds. When someone has a very good pigeon, he is very _55_. He may also have a way to make money. But this is not usually the main _56_ people keep pigeons. For some people, they keep pigeons as a hobby.People _57_ their pigeons so much that they even take them _58_when they
