1、此卷只装订不密封班级 姓名 准考证号 考场号 座位号 绝密 启用前2018-2019学年下学期高三期中考试卷英 语 注意事项：1.答题前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在试题卷和答题卡上，并将准考证号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。用2B铅笔将答题卡上试卷类型A后的方框涂黑。2.选择题的作答：每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。3.非选择题的作答：用签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。4.考试结束后，请将本试题卷和答题卡一并上交。第卷第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）(
2、略) 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）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。ASandra Cisneros was born in Chicago in 1954 to a Mexican American family. As the only girl in a family of seven children, she often felt like she had “seven fathers,” because her six brothers, as well as her
3、father, tried to control her. Feeling shy and unimportant, she retreated(躲避) into books. Despite her love of reading, she did not do well in elementary school because she was too shy to participate.In high school, with the encouragement of one particular teacher, Cisneros improved her grades and wor
4、ked for the school literary magazine. Her father encouraged her to go to college because he thought it would be a good way for her to find a husband. Cisneros did attend college, but instead of searching for a husband, she found a teacher who helped her join the famous graduate writing program at th
5、e University of Iowa. At the universitys Writers Workshop, however, she felt lonelya Mexican American from a poor neighborhood among students from wealthy families. The feeling of being so different helped Cisneros find her “creative voice”.“It was not until this moment when I considered myself trul
6、y different that my writing acquired a voice. I knew I was a Mexican woman, but I didnt think it had anything to do with why I felt so much imbalance in my life, but it had everything to do with it! Thats when I decided I would write about something my classmates couldnt write about.”Cisneros publis
7、hed her first work, The House on Mango Street, when she was twenty-nine. The book talks about a young Mexican American girl growing up in a Spanish-speaking area in Chicago, much like the neighborhoods in which Cisneros lived as a child. The book won an award in 1985 and has been used in classes fro
8、m high school to graduate school level. Since then, Cisneros has published several books of poetry, a childrens book, and a short-story collection.21. Which of the following is TRUE about Cisneros in her childhood?A. She had seven brothers.B. She felt herself a nobody.C. She was too shy to go to sch
9、ool.D. She did not have any good teachers.22. The graduate program gave Cisneros a chance to _.A. run away from her familyB. develop her writing styleC. make a lot of friendsD. search for a husband23. According to Cisneros, what was the key factor in her success?A. Her feeling of being different.B.
10、Her training in the Workshop.C. Her childhood experience.D. Her early years in college.24. What do we learn about The House on Mango Street?A. It is quite popular among students.B. It is a book of poetry written by Cisneros.C. It wasnt a success as it was written in Spanish.D. It won an award when C
11、isneros was twenty-nine.BMicrosoft has developed a new smart phone app that interprets eye signals and translates them into letters, allowing people with motor neurone disease to communicate with others from a phone.The GazeSpeak app combines a smartphones camera with artificial intelligence to reco
12、gnize eye movements in real time and convert(改变) them into letters, words and sentences.For people suffering from ALS(渐冻症), also known as motor neurone disease, eye movement can be the only way they are able to communicate.“Current eye-tracking input systems for people with ALS or other motor impair
13、ments are expensive, not robust under sunlight, and require frequent re-calibration and substantial, relatively immobile setups,” said Xiaoyi Zhang, a researcher at Microsoft who developed the technology.“To mitigate the drawbackswe created GazeSpeak, an eye-gesture communication system that runs on
14、 a smartphone, and is designed to be low-cost, robust, portable and easy to learn.”The app is used by the listener by pointing their smartphone at the speaker. A chart that can be stuck to the back of the smartphone is then used by the speaker to determine which eye movements to make in order to com
15、municate.The sticker shows four grids(方格) of letters, which each correspond to a different eye movement. By looking up, down, left or right, the speaker selects which grids the letters they want belong to. The artificial intelligence algorithm(程序) is then able to predict the word or sentence they ar
16、e trying to say.25. What does the underlined word “mitigate” in paragraph 5 probably mean?A. IgnoreB. destroyC. IncreaseD. reduce26. The passage mainly tells us _.A. The advantages of Gaze Speak over the Current eye-tracking input systems.B. Smartphone App helps ALS suffers speak with their eyes mov
17、ement.C. The sticker plays an important role in Gaze Speak.D. The writer is making an advertisement for Gaze Speaker.27. Whats the writers attitude towards the invention of Gaze Speaker?A. doubtfulB. negativeC. favorableD. unclearCMost people have had songs stuck in their heads at some point. The sc
18、ientific name for this is involuntary musical imagery (INMI), which simply means that the people do not choose to keep the songs in their heads. Experts have nicknamed this condition “earworm” even though it is not an actual worm, and it does not take place in the ear. Rather, it takes place in the
19、memory centers of the brain. It occurs when a catchy tune “sticks” in a persons mind. What makes a song stick depends on the individual. Some people get stuck on their favorite songs, while others end up fixated(念念不忘的) on songs they find annoying.Nobody knows exactly why, a particular song gets caug
20、ht in a persons brain. It can be brought on after recently hearing a song, or it can be started by a memory. Although earworm can happen to anyone at any time, certain people are more likely than others to suffer from it. Most commonly, musicians experience it, but people who simply listen to music
21、more frequently than others are also more prone to(倾向于) earworm.No evidence has proven one effective cure, but anything that disturbs the brain can help. The best way to shift the brain is to occupy it with a new activity. For example, actively chewing gum might switch the brains focus from the repe
22、ating song to the moving jaw. Engaging in a task that requires concentration can remove the annoying earworm as well. However, if the task requires too much effort, it can actually make the earworm last, because the mind tends to wander to escape the difficulty of the job at hand.While earworm can b
23、e very annoying, there is no evidence that suggests it is actually harmful. In fact, some experts are studying earworm to see what they can learn about memory centers. After all, these songs repeat automatically with no effort. What if science could apply this information to learning? What if everyo
24、ne could learn new things without having to try so hard? If scientists can figure out how to tap into this type of memory, learning might look different in the future.28. Which description is right about earworm?A. It is shaped like an insect in the ear.B. It results from listening to amazing songs.
25、C. It is a nickname for a disease called INMI.D. It is a condition happening in ones brain.29. Who is more likely to suffer from earworm?A.A brain scientist.B.A retired physicist.C.A famous painter.D.A pop music fan.30. Which of the following activity can stop earworm effectively?A. Reflecting on th
26、e song.B. Going on listening to a songC. Enjoying a tasty snack.D. Solving a hard math problem.31. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A. Earworm may make learning less painful.B. Earworm has little to do with memory.C. Earworm can be cured by the scientists.D. Earworm does more good than h
27、arm.DSea turtles are one of several species that have temperature-dependent sex determination. The number of female babies increases when nests are made in warmer sands.A recent study by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, California State University and Worldwide Fund for Nature Au
28、stralia examined two genetically distinct populations of green sea turtles living in the Great Barrier Reef. The study found that a group of about 200,000 turtles living in the northern part of the reef was almost entirely female.While the southern population was 65 to 69 percent female, females in
29、the northern group accounted for 99.1 percent of young turtles and 86.8 percent of adults.After combining their results with temperature data, the scientists in charge of the study found that the northern green turtles have been producing mainly females for more than two decades and that the complet
30、e feminization(雌性化) of this population is possible in the near future.The temperature at which the turtles will produce male or female babies can be passed on to the turtles children. Most sea turtle populations are now producing offspring above the most suitable temperature, making it clear that cl
31、imate change poses a serious threat to the survival of these populations.The chief executive of World Wildlife Fund Australia, Dermot OGorman, said this is another sign of the impact of climate change, following recent research that shows that coral bleaching(珊瑚白化) events are occurring far more freq
32、uently than in the past.“Weve had two years where weve had mass bleaching events on the Great Barrier Reef,” he told Guardian Australia. “Thats a very visible sign of the impact of climate change. But this is a quiet change. We cant see the impact its having on a turtle population until a study like
33、 this shows some long-term trends.”The lead author of the paper, Dr. Michael Jensen, said the findings represent a major environmental conservation issue.OGorman said more urgent action on climate change is clearly needed, adding that some conservationists have already taken practical measures, such
34、 as using shade cloth on turtle nesting beaches to lower the sand temperature, and reducing by catch in the fishing industry.“Shade cloth can be used in certain places, but theres a limit to the scale you can do that,” he said.“Now every large male who can reproduce is going to be even more importan
35、t.”32. According to the research on Great Barrier Reefs green sea turtles, .A. about 65 to 69 percent of northern turtles are female B. 86.8 percent of southern turtles have grown up to adultsC. the feminization of green sea turtles could become worse D. adult green sea turtles can change their sex
36、in warmer places33. Why did O Gorman mention coral bleaching?A. To suggest that climate change poses more risks to coral than turtles.B. To compare the living environments of turtles and coral.C. To urge people to take practical measures to fight climate change.D. To stress this discovery about gree
37、n sea turtles is very valuable.34. Conservationists are taking action to .A. keep the sea turtles nests cool B. stop the illegal fishing of green sea turtles C. expand the size of the green sea turtles nesting places D. build special nests for turtles to produce offspring35. Which would be the best
38、title for the article?A. How climate change affects ocean creatures.B. Invisible change caused by global warming exposed.C. Necessity of protecting green sea turtles and their habitat.D. Global green sea turtle populations in greater danger.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，选项中有两项为
39、多余选项。 VAR technology has been used in U.S. sports for years. Now it is fully combined with the global game of soccer and made its debut(首次亮相) at the 2018 World Cup this summer. _36_. It is actually a team who work together to review certain decisions made by the main referee by watching video replay
40、s.The VAR team supported the referees from a centralised video room. The operators selected and provided the best angles from the relevant broadcast cameras plus two additional offside cameras. _37_. They will communicate with the referees only for clear and obvious errors or serious missed incident
41、s. The referee can delay the restart of play at any time to communicate with the VAR team. _38_, the referee would start an official review. Then they will make a decision based on the information received from the VAR team._39_. Some fans believe that VAR causes too many interruptions, disrupting t
42、he flow of the game. But others just want a fair match and to see the correct call no matter what. They argue disruptions already take place as angry players crowd around a referee following a controversial decision. _40_. With much money put into modern football, governing bodies are now under grea
43、t pressure to see that the correct decisions are made on the pitch and VAR is a sure step in that.A. If one team is likely to win a gameB. VAR stands for video assistant refereeC. It is hard to avoid and VAR is necessaryD. Once they decide an incident is reviewableE. Throughout a match they are cons
44、tantly checking for mistakesF. The use of video technology is a hot topic among football watchersG. VAR can serve to remove such scenes and get the game moving again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） 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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 I was getting ready for
45、 bed when the telephone rang unexpectedly. My mind quickly ran _41_ the list of family members, but the voice on the other end of the line was only _42_ familiar. “Lindy, this is Leslie,” she said. I didnt know Leslie very well, so I was a little _43_ that she would be calling me at 11:00 pm. I was
46、afraid that it would be something really _44_ to cause her to reach out to someone she _45_ knew. However, she asked me a most _46_ question. “Do you have any room for a turkey in your freezer?” she asked. “Sure,” I responded, feeling quite confused. My family was at the bottom of our food supply. “
47、I will _47_ when I get to your house,” Leslie replied.We quickly _48_ blue jeans from our nightclothes and prepared to meet her outside _49_ the doorbell wouldnt wake up our four children. Leslie and her husband came in a huge freezer truck. She explained that her husband serviced a small grocery st
48、ore that had just lost its lease (租约). They had to _50_ all the freezers before midnight. She thought it was a _51_ to just throw all this food away so she began to go through her list of _52_, dropping off food to anyone who she thought might be _53_ to take it. Ours was the last place they planned
49、 to stop and anything left would have to be _54_Still not fully _55_ what had just occurred, I asked her, “When will you be coming back for all this?” Leslie replied, “It is yours! We have been _56_ food since 5:00 pm and have _57_ our list of contacts. Thanks a lot for helping us out.”Leslie had no
50、 idea that we _58_ to buy groceries. By the time the freezer food finally _59_, buying groceries was no longer a problem. I admit that Im still afraid of late night calls, assuming the worst, _60_ then I remember that summer night when an acquaintance called me to send me turkeys.41. A. intoB. acros
51、sC. throughD. after42. A. vaguelyB. definitelyC. reasonablyD. hopefully43. A. thrilledB. embarrassedC. surprisedD. annoyed44. A. creativeB. impressiveC. complexD. awful45. A. normallyB. barelyC. preciselyD. frequently46. A. strangeB. authenticC. fascinatingD. tough47. A. pauseB. explainC. appreciate
52、D. negotiate48. A. hunted forB. put asideC. changed intoD. took out49. A. in thatB. as ifC. in caseD. so that50. A. emptyB. replaceC. fixD. remove51. A. successB. shameC. chanceD. duty52. A. merchantsB. rescuersC. contactsD. clients53. A. considerateB. generousC. willingD. conscious54. A. deletedB.
53、leakedC. swappedD. dumped55. A. describingB. understandingC. predictingD. observing56. A. submittingB. fetchingC. consumingD. delivering57. A. packedB. exhaustedC. refreshedD. concluded58. A. struggledB. managedC. decidedD. tended59. A. ran outB. went offC. broke downD. caught on60. A. forB. orC. an
54、dD. but第II卷第三部分 英语知识运用第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。Dujiangyan is the oldest man-made water system in the world, and a wonder in the development of Chinese science. _61_(build) over 2,200 years ago in what is now Sichuan Province in Southwest China, this amazing enginee
55、ring _62_(achieve) is still used today.In ancient times, the region in which Dujiangyan now stands _63_(suffer) from regular floods caused by overflow from the Minjiang River. _64_(help) the victims of the flooding, Li Bing, the region governor, together with his son, decided to find a solution. Li
56、designed a series of channels built at different levels along Mount Yulei that would take away the floodwater while leaving the river flowing naturally. _65_(good) still, the extra water could be directed to the dry Chengdu Plain, making _66_ suitable for farming.Once the system was finished, no mor
57、e floods occurred and the people were able to live _67_(peaceful). Today, Dujiangyan _68_(admire) by scientists from around the world because of one feature. Unlike modern dams _69_ the water is blocked with a huge wall, Dujiangyan still lets water flow through the Minjiang River naturally, enabling
58、 ecosystem and fish populations to exist _70_ harmony.第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节 短文改错（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。每处错误仅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（），并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。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。Last summer my dream
59、of visiting Chicago came true. I took trip there on my own, what got me thinking about the advantages of travelling alone. Something that I noticed immediately was the fact that I had the free to do what I wanted. After all, I dont have to consider another persons interest. While in Chicago, I got i
60、nvolving in a couple of workshops. During these workshops, we got the chance to talk with the local people. Days late, I went to the theatre alone and found myself having a conversation about travel with the lady sit beside me. To be honest, these conversations wouldnt have been happened if I had tr
61、avelled without a friend.第二节 书面表达（满分25分）假定你是李华，你的英国网友John对中国近五年的快速发展很感兴趣。请你给John写一封信，简单介绍一下中国在环境、交通、通信等日常生活方面的变化。注意：1.词数100左右；2.至少选取两个方面，可适当增加细节内容；3.文章开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。Dear John,How are you? _Yours,Li Hua 2018-2019学年下学期高三期中考试卷英 语答 案第卷 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分） （略）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）
62、21-24 BBAA25-27 DBD 28-31 DDCA 32-35 CDAB 第二节 （共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分） 36. B 37. E 38. D 39. F 40. G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. C 42. A 43. C 44. D 45. B 46. A 47. B 48. C 49. D 50. A 51. B 52. C 53. C 54. D 55. B 56. D 57. B 58. A 59. A 60. D第II卷第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）61. Bu
63、ilt 62. achievement 63. suffered 64. To help 65. Better 66. it 67. peacefully 68. is admired 69. where 70. in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，满分10分）1.第二句，在took后加a2.第二句，what改为which3.第三句，free改为freedom4.第四句，dont改为didnt5.第五句，involving改为involved6.第六句，we改为I7.第七句，late改为later8.第七句，sit改为sitting9.第八句，
64、删除been10.第八句，without改为with或在had后加not第二节 书面表达（满25分）Dear John, How are you? Im pleased that you show great interest in the rapid development of China, so let me briefly introduce the changes of our daily life.With the national strength developing, more Chinese people are living a better life. Firstly,
65、 what we benefit most is the cleaner environment. Not only the country but also the ordinary people pay more attention to protecting environment. Both material and spiritual civilizations have made great progress. Whats more, its more rapid and convenient to travel by subway or CRH and bicycle-sharing also becomes more popular. With a smart phone in hand, you can go anywhere in large Chinese cities.Youre welcome to China and experience these great changes in person and I will show you around.Looking forward to your reply.Yours,Li Hua