1、学校： 高三年 班 号 姓名： 准考证号： 20182019学年度上学期期中考八县(市)一中联考高三英语试卷命题学校：平潭一中 命 题 者：高三备课组 校 对 人：陈华明 考试日期：11月16日 完卷时间：120分钟 满 分：150分第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）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。每段对话仅读一遍。1、What does the man think the woman should do? A、Talk to
2、 her husband. B、Get an eye operation. C、Buy a new pair of glasses.2、What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A、Family members. B、Classmates.C、Co-workers.3、Where does the conversation take place? A、In the kitchen. B、In the bedroom. C、Outside the house.4、What are the speakers talking ab
3、out? A、Moving to New York. B、Holiday plans. C、The weather.5、What does the man think of the movie? A、Exciting. B、Boring.C、Just so-so.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。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。6、Who will pay for
4、the lunch? A、The man.B、The woman.C、The mans boss.7、How will the speakers go for the lunch? A、On foot.B、By car.C、By taxi.高三英语试卷 第 1 页 共10页 高三英语试卷 第 2 页 共10页听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8、How long will the trip take? A、Four days. B、Five days. C、Nine days.9、What is the woman especially interested in about Thailand?
5、A、The national park. B、The climate. C、The food.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10、How does the woman feel about going back to school? A、Nervous.B、Happy. C、Excited.11、What did the school do over the summer? A、They bought new computers.B、They improved the playground.C、They built a swimming pool. 12、What course will
6、the woman probably choose? A、Drawing.B、Dancing. C、Acting.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13、What will the woman do when the summer vacation starts? A、Go on a trip.B、Work. C、 Buy a truck.14、How long will the speakers stay at college? A、One year.B、Two years. C、Three years.15、What can the woman enjoy in July? A、A com
7、edy show. B、A sports match. C、A concert.16、Where did the woman get her tickets from? A、A radio show.B、The ticket office. C、A friend.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17、How did the speaker feel at the first interview?A、Too confident. B、Very nervous. C、A little impolite.18、When did the speaker get his first job? A、I
8、n middle school. B、In high school. C、In college.19、What made the speaker want to be an engineer? A、Helping at McDonalds.B、Serving at a coffee shop.C、Working at a building company.20、What is the speakers secret to success? A、He studied hard. B、He met lots of people. C、He had work experience. 第二部分 阅读理
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14、d a one-time setup fee of $35. 5Star or 9-1-1 calls can only be made when mobile phone service is available. 5Star Service will be able to track an approximate location when your device is turned on, but cannot guarantee an exact location. Jitterbug, GreatCall and 5Star are registered trademarks of
15、GreatCall, Inc.21、Which is the advantage of the Jitterbug Smart?A、It can be used to track an exact location. B、It can be used to book a five-star hotel room.C、It can be used as a personal safety device.D、The Voice Typing makes writing emails difficult22、What makes it affordable to buy a Jitterbug Sm
16、art?A、You could save more than $ 300 every year.B、You will get a free Car Charger worth $ 25 anytime.C、5Star or 9-1-1 calls can be available everywhere.D、It is made by the nations largest wireless network.23、What is implied in the text?A、Jitterbug Smart will increase service of five-star hotels.高三英语
17、试卷 第 3 页 共10页 高三英语试卷 第 4 页 共10页B、 Those who send messages less will prefer to buy this product.C、Jitterbug Smart will gain popularity among elderly customers.D、People will live a healthier life with the help of Jitterbug SmartBWhen he was young, Louis Armstrong was taking what was called Creole jazz
18、, which was also called dance music, and combining it with trumpeter (小号手) Buddy Bolden, to create what would eventually become todays jazz.Armstrong accomplished this with almost no formal training. What little training he did have began when he was placed in the New Orleans Colored Waifs Home at t
19、he age of 12, after a run-in with the police. The punishment tuned out to be a mixed blessing, for he also had the opportunity to play in a real band.While at the Waifs Home, Armstrong also got the chance to hear some of the citys finest musicians. Cornetist Freddie Keppard performed in a nearby clu
20、b. So did trumpeter and bandleader King Joe Oliver, who took the boy under his wing and taught him how to read music and work on his playing technique.When Oliver left for Chicago, Armstrong chose to stay in New Orleans and work with some of the other top musicians of the day. Some years later in Ch
21、icago, King Oliver offered him a place in his band in 1922. It became Armstrongs biggest challenge yet - the band had no parts written for trumpet, so he was forced to listen to King Oliver and improvise ( 即兴创作 ).Soon, Armstrongs undeniable talent was getting notice. Lil Hardin, the bands piano play
22、er and the future Mrs. Armstrong, explains that Oliver kept Armstrong in the second trumpet-chair so that Oliver would still be “King”. Hardin convinced him to leave the band.Armstrong recorded his first composition, Cornet Chop Suey, one of the most copied jazz solos of all time. This monumental 19
23、28 recording mixes artistry, endurance and showmanship that has rarely, if ever, been matched in jazz.24、What does the underlined word “run-in” mean in the second paragraph?A、campaign B、tension C、exploration D、conflict25、 Who played a fundamental part in Armstrongs achievements in music?A、Buddy Bold
24、en. B、Lil Hardin. C、King Joe Oliver D、Cornetist Freddie Keppard.26、 Why did Louis Armstrong leave King Oliver s band?A、Because he wanted to get married in New York. B、Because his talent could not develop completely.C、Because he got a better opportunity in New York.D、Because the man forced him to lea
25、ve the band.27、Whats the main idea of the passage?A、It asks readers to know more about modern jazz.B、It introduces one of the greatest jazz musicians.C、It introduces the development of jazz.D、It describes the importance of talent in playing jazz.CYou may think that sailing is a difficult sport, but
26、it is really not hard to learn it. You do not need to be strong. But you need to be quick. And you need to understand a few basic rules about the wind.First, you must ask yourself, “Where is the wind coming from? Is it coming from ahead or behind or from the side?” You must think about this all the
27、time on the boat. The wind direction tells you what to do with the sail.Lets start with the wind blowing from the behind. This means the wind and the boat are going in the same direction. Then you must always keep the sail outside the boat. It should be at a 90 angle to the boat. Then it will catch
28、the wind best.If the wind is blowing from the side, it is blowing across the boat. In this case, you must keep the sail half way outside the boat. It should be at a 45 angle to the boat. It needs to be out far enough to catch the wind, but it shouldnt flap (摆动). It shouldnt look like on a flagpole.
29、If it is flapping, it is probably out too far, and the boat will slow down.Sailing into the wind is not possible. If you try, the sail will flap and the boat will stop. You may want to go in that direction. It is possible, but you cant go in a straight line. You must go first in one direction and th
30、en in another. This is called tacking. When you are tacking, you must always keep the sail inside the boat.28、What should you do when you are learning to sail ?A、Tell wind directions. B、Know wave levels. C、Consider the size of sails D、Know the position of your boat29、What does the word “It” underlin
31、ed in Paragraph 4 refer to? A、The boat. B、The wind. C、The angle. D、The sail.30、According to the passage, which of the following is right?A、Keep the sail inside when sailing with the wind blowing from the behind.B、Allow the sail to flap when sailing with the wind blowing from the side. C、Tack the boa
32、t when trying to sail against the wind.D、 Move in a straight line when sailing against the wind.31、Where can you probably find the text?A、 In a physics textbook. B、In a tourist guidebook.C、 In an official report. D、In an entertainment magazine. DHave you ever looked at a fashionable item of clothing
33、 and felt confused? If so, your confusion may have made sense.Several months ago, high fashion brand Balenciaga released a T-shirt shirt”, which is a shirt sewn on the front of a T-shirt. The unusual design has certainly confused a lot of people.高三英语试卷 第 5 页 共10页 高三英语试卷 第 6 页 共10页But the “double shi
34、rt” isnt fighting alone on the frontier of strange fashion. Ever since US shoe manufacturer Crocs released its famous hole-filled foam shoes, so-called “ ugly fashion” hasnt showed any signs of slowing down, the Business of Fashion Website noted. British designer Paul Surridge believes that the rise
35、 of ugly fashion is a sign that people are bored of looking perfect all the time. “(Fashion) thrives on novelty”, he told the Financial Times.Indeed, fashion is all about changes. Something thats considered uncool one minute can then turn out to be the latest must-have fashion item the next.And in t
36、he eyes of US fashion writer Megan Collins, ugly doesnt necessarily mean the design of the item is ugly. After all, ugly is something subjective. “Ugly fashion means not the mainstream- its not what everyones wearing; its not what the general population considers as in right now,” she told style new
37、s site Fashionista.But throughout the history of fashion, when any new trend appears, most people tend to hate it, before it eventually becomes loved. As Italian designer Miuccia Prada told The New York Times, “ Maybe because it is newer, ugly is attractive. Ugly is exciting.”Meanwhile, popular soci
38、al media fashion bloggers also help people to pick up new ugly fashion trends. These bloggers express themselves through their clothes, showing their unique personalities and making statements with their wardrobe choices. However, as Clever-ish Magazine noted, just being comfortable in your own skin
39、 could actually be the best look”.“I personally love having a unique expression, because without ugly fashion and diversity, wed all look the same,” Australian fashion influencer and model Zanita Whittington told Fahionista, “ I appreciate anything thats out of the norm.”32、How does the author lead
40、to the topic of the passage?A、By telling a funny story. B、By asking and answering questionsC、By asking questions and giving examplesD、By giving different remarks from different people.33.、What can we know from the writer Megan Collins?A、Ugly fashion has a standard criterion B、Ugly fashion varies fro
41、m person to personC、Most people like ugly fashion D、Ugly fashion can be easily predicted34、What will some social media fashion bloggers do to show their personalities?A、They will dress themselves to look perfect.B、They will try some new and exciting clothes.C、They will make statements with others cl
42、othes choices. D、They will express themselves by wearing ugly clothes.35、Which may be the best title?A、Ugly fashion - accept it or hate it B、Ugly fashion - defend it or ban it C、Ugly fashion means a public trend D、Ugly fashion means a sign for perfection第二节：七选五（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
43、白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise. 36 Sleeping at 4 am and waking up at noon was a part of me. But after reading a subject on waking up early, Ive found that people waking up earlier are more productive and live happier. 37 I used to be a night
44、owl, but now become the most productive person Ive ever been. Would you like to become a morning person yourself ? Here are my tips. 38 If you always wake up at 10 to 11 am., it isnt too realistic to expect that you will immediately wake up at 5 am the next day. But you can try 9:45 first and, slowl
45、y build it up to your desired time. The gradual method might work much better for sleeping patterns are difficult to change. That goes for eating or exercise habits as well. Just make a change from advancing your waking time with 15 minutes each day. 39_ Then sleep earlier. You cant just wake up ear
46、ly and not sleep early. Staying up late and getting up early will eventually break you down. So if youre setting your alarm 15 minutes earlier than usual, make sure to sleep 15 minutes sooner as well. 40 To wake up early, you need to have a strong motivation first. Once theres a forceful reason to d
47、o something the next morning, you will jump out of bed however sleepy you might be. For example, an extremely important and urgent task will wake you up early. Maybe, almost all attempts to wake up early will fail, but please dont give up. So keep trying, and youll be a morning person. A、Have a comp
48、ulsory reason.B、I d never been a morning person.C、Be possessed of strong determination.D、In this way, your goal will be reached in time. E、So Ive started experimenting and received good results. F、In order to make a change, you need to make arrangements beforehand. G、The best method for changing you
49、r waking-up time is to do it gradually. 第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节:完形填空(共20小题；每小题l.5分满分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，并标在答题卷的相应位置。高三英语试卷 第 7 页 共10页 高三英语试卷 第 8 页 共10页Bill Gates lives in an equal household. When it 41 parenting his three children, the billionaire admits his wife has
50、 done more than her 42 of the work raising the kids. Gates spent two years taking math and computer science courses, 43 never finishes his degree. My eldest daughter graduates from Stanford in June, so Im 44 she wont fall into my footsteps, Gates joked. Mr. and Mrs. Gates have been cautious about th
51、e model theyve used to 45 their children. The couple 46 a 1970s Love and Logic parenting model. The philosophy(哲学) centers on the idea that taking emotional control, essentially 47 emotional reactions like shouting or blaming kids, is 48 for parents. One of the greatest 49 of applying Love and Logic
52、 is that it helps us learn how to keep a tighter control on our emotions and on our 50 , Gates said. Gates admits he and his wife havent been perfect at 51 the approach. Can you get rid of the emotion? You cant 52 do it, he said. Besides, the Love and Logic model 53 the importance of not relying on
53、rewards for kids, but showing unconditional love and praising kid 54 who they are, not what they do; furthermore, we are not supposed to scold kids just because of what they do (or dont) 55 , like a poor test score or a bad grade. Actually many highly successful people 56 with grades when they were
54、children, Gates said. Whats most important is that our children develop good character, curiosity, and problem-solving 57 . The 58 is a bit like the Socratic (苏格拉底) method, 59 it pushes parents to focus on asking questions of their kids and getting them to think about how to solve their own problems
55、, instead of 60 them answers. 41、A、comes to B、sticks to C、devotes to D、leads to42、A、share B、sight C、reach D、power43、A、however B、but C、so D、or44、A、ashamed B、pessimistic C、optimistic D、curious45、A、adopt B、support C、supply D、raise46、A、evaluated B、followed C、generated D、adapted47、A、shrinking B、snatching
56、 C、improving D、reducing48、A、worthy B、immoral C、useful D、noble49、A、motivations B、benefits C、regrets D、targets50、A、tongues B、minds C、hands D、brains51、A、believing in B、studying in C、carrying out D、working on52、A、totally B、extremely C、roughly D、gradually53、A、attracts B、stresses C、owes D、hides54、A、about
57、B、in C、for D、over55、A、earn B、love C、overlook D、accomplish56、A、smiled B、cried C、lunged D、struggled57、A、intelligence B、suggestion C、reflection D、skills58、A、opinion B、way C、model D、means59、A、which B、where C、how D、when60、A. feedingB、forgettingC、cheatingD、treating第二节：语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填
58、入 1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。A video online showed that a Zhou 61 (occupy) a window seat on a train traveling from Hunan province to Shenzhen on Wednesday, when she should have sat by the aisle(过道). The woman 62 seat was near the window later boarded the train and found her seat 63 (take). She asked Zhou to
59、 move but Zhou refused, making a complaint to train attendants.Zhou occupied the window seat 64 she got off the train at Guangzhou station.On Thursday, the police in Hunan fined Zhou 200 yuan, and the Guangzhou rail authority make a statement saying that Zhou had been banned 65 taking trains in Chin
60、a for 180 days. Zhou was the second person in a month punished for such 66 (behave).Chinese netizens seem to have little patience for train passengers who take seats that dont belong to them and then 67 (stubborn) refuse to admit theyre wrong. A Beijing News report suggests the punishment should com
61、e in time to prevent such incidents 68_ (happen) again. The railway police should take some 69 (effect) measures to deal with the passengers who disobey the order. After all, 70 is good virtues that better our society. 61._62._63._64._65._66._67._ 68._ 69._70._第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节：短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，
62、满分10分）假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（），并在其下面写上该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写上修改后的词。注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词。2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分高三英语试卷 第 9 页 共10页 高三英语试卷 第 10 页 共10页This summer I took part in an really interesting project called One
63、-Day Clean-up. Its aim is to rid the worlds natural environment rubbish. I heard of its work from my neighbors whom would take part some years before. I thought it would be fun and persuaded a couple of my cousin to come along with me. We had to pick up all the rubbish were found on the seaside. It
64、had made me realize however important it is for everyone to be aware of the environment. I am determine now to get my family to recycle as many as possible. 第二节：书面表达（满分25分）假如你是李华，当地时间2018年8月20日在雅加达（Djakarta）观看亚运会(Asian Games) 时遗失了一台相机，请你给雅加达体育馆管理部门写一封信，请他们帮你寻找遗失的相机，要点如下：1、写信目的；2、简要描述相机的特征和相机对你的重要性；3
65、、期待回复并表示感谢。注意：1.词数100左右； 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。Dear Sir/Madam,Im Li Hua from China._ _Yours truly,Li Hu2018-2019学年第一学期八县（市）一中期中联考英语科参考答案第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分）15 BCBBC； 610 AACAA； 1115 BCBAC； 1620 AABCC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）21-23CAC 24-27 DCBB 28-31 ADCD 32-35 CBDA 第二节 （共 5 小题，每小题 2 分，
66、满分 10 分）36-40 BEGDA第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）41-45AABCD 46-50 BDCBA 51-55 CABCD 56-60 DDCBA第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）61.was occupying 62.whose 63.(had been)taken 64.until 65. from 66. behavio(u)r 67.stubbornly 68.happening 69.effective 70. it第四部分 写作（共两节满分35分）第一节 短文改错（10分）
67、This summer I took part in an really interesting project called One-DayaClean-up. Its aim is to rid the worlds natural environmentrubbish. I heard ofof its work from my neighbors whom would take part some years before. I who/that agothought it would be fun and persuaded a couple of my cousin to come
68、 along cousinswith me. We had to pick up all the rubbish were found on the seaside. It had has made me realize however important it is for everyone to be aware of the howenvironment. I am determine now to get my family to recycle as many as determined muchpossible. 第二节 书面表达（满分25分）【参考范文】Dear Sir/Mada
69、m,Im Li Hua from China.I watched the18th Asian Games at the Stadium on August 20th, 2018. But when I came back to my hotel, I found my camera left in the stadium. I am writing to see if it is possible for you to help me find it .My camera is a black Canon digital camera, whose model is 700D. It is r
70、eally important for me, because I have come all along to Djakarta to watch the Asian Games and all the pictures I took were stored in it. More importantly, its a birthday present from my father this year. I would really appreciate it if you can help me. Im looking forward to receiving your earliest
71、reply. Yours truly, Li Hua.（118words）听力材料：Text 1 W: Whos there? I cant see anything without my glasses. M: Its me, your husband. You should consider getting an eye operation, because you always put your glasses in a wrong place!Text 2 W: Where have you been recently? I remember I met you at the mana
72、gers meeting last month. Have you been away on business?M: No, Ive been away on holiday. I visited my grandma in the countryside.Text 3 W: If your back is painful, maybe you shouldnt get out of bed, dear. Dont go to the kitchen. Ill bring breakfast here.M: No, no. My back feels worse lying down. Hel
73、p me get dressed, please. Then Ill walk outside a little. Text 4 M: Are you going anywhere for the Chinese New Year?W: I thought about going to visit my aunt in New York. How about you?M: Ill probably just stay at home since it is not warm those days.Text 5 W: How did you like the movie, John? Tom s
74、aid it was boring. But I know you were excited to see it.M: I cant decide. Some parts were all right, and others not so good. Text 6 M: Do you want to get some lunch with me?W: Sure. You mean from the coffee shop in the mall?M: I eat there every day. Lets eat somewhere else for a change. I was think
75、ing of Romanos. And dont worry. Today its on me. I got a reward from my boss for my good work. W: Great. Thats very kind of you. Well take my car or at least let me pay for the taxi.M: There is no need. They just opened up a new one a couple of blocks away. I could use the fresh air, anyway.W: Sound
76、s good. Text 7 M: Its our 10th anniversary. Where would you like to go this time? I can take five days off work. That will give us nine days in total, including the weekends before and after. W: Somewhere warm and full of sunshine. How about Bali?M: Its close only a two-hour flight from here. But th
77、at place is too expensive. W: Hmm then how about Fiji?M: I dont like long flights. Its 12 hours from Beijing What about Thailand? Six hours on the plane to Phuket isnt that bad. And I always love Thai food.W: That would be a great place! Since we have so much time, maybe we can take a day trip to th
78、e Similan Islands. Ive been wanting to visit that national park. The pictures look wonderful!Text 8 M: Can you believe the school year is almost here?W: I know. Every time I walk by our new school, I get a little anxious.M: Why? Everything is going to be so much better. W: Really? I heard it is a lo
79、t of extra workM: Relax. Well get used to it. Apparently there is a huge computer room we can study in. Also, they have just finished building a new running track and put in artificial grass. W: Cool. Well have lots of fun on the playground.M: You think thats cool? There are two gyms and an indoor s
80、wimming pool! Anyway, we have to choose two arts courses this year. Any thoughts? W: At first I thought about dance and music, but I changed my mind. I think Im going to try acting instead. And since Im joining the school newspaper, Ill take something related to that.M: Good for you. Im going to imp
81、rove my drawing, and learn how to play the drums. W: Hey, maybe if you become a famous musician, I can interview you!Text 9 M: School is finally out! Do you have any plans this summer, Kate?W: Yes. In August Im going on a two-week vacation to the Bahamas.M: Awesome! How much is that going to cost yo
82、u?W: Dont ask. I have to work every single day this month just to be able to pay for the vacation. M: I know what you mean. Ive been saving up to buy a truck. I want to have one for the start of my last year of college. W: That would be nice. M: Well, its too bad you wont be around in August. Theres
83、 a famous English soccer team coming to town. W: I heard. At least Ill be able to see the Backstreet Boys in July. Its my favorite band. Theyre playing at the Victoria Theater.M: Ive been there. I saw the Jim Jefferies comedy show there once. W: You saw that? How did you get tickets? I heard they we
84、re hard to get.M: My friend works at the ticket office. Do you want me to see if he can get you tickets as well?W: No need. I won mine on a radio show. I had to answer three questions about the band, and I got them all correct.M: A true fan! You deserve to go! Text 10When I showed up at my first job
85、 interview, it was my last year of middle school. I thought I knew everything back then. All my friends said how nervous they were for their interviews. I thought to myself, “If you look scared, it is a sign of weakness.” When I went to McDonalds for the interview, I thought it would be a piece of c
86、ake. But my answer to every question was “I dont know”. Not surprisingly, I didnt get that part-time job. My parents werent happy at all. The following year I had a second chance at a gas station. This time I showed up in a nice shirt with a tie and answered every question politely. And you know wha
87、t? I got the job. I learned how to deal with money, how to fix cars, and how to deal with people. Most importantly, I had learned a life skill. When I graduated from high school, and my friends were still working at coffee shops, I was working for a building company. I helped build the Westin Hotel and the Ocean View Apartments. It inspired me to become an engineer, and now I design and build airplanes. So how did I get to where I am? My teachers would say it sure wasnt my study habits. In my case, I learned with my hands.