1、2017-2018 学年第一学期期中联考（共 4 页）第 1 页2017-2018 学年第一学期期中联考 高三英语试卷 命题教师：廖春玲 考试时间：2017 年 11 月 10 日下午 试卷满分：150 分 本试卷共 4 页，全卷满分 150 分,考试用时 120 分钟。注意事项：1.本试卷由四个部分组成。其中，第一、二部分和第三部分的第一节为选择题。第三部分的第二节和第四部分为非选择题。2.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。3.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用 2B 铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。第一部分：听
2、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，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.9.18.C.9.15.答案是C。1.Where did the woman probably leave her hat?A.In a restaurant.B.In a car.C.In a shop.2.What is the time
3、 right now?A.7:15.B.9:15.C.11:15.3.What are the speakers discussing?A.Whether to go to France.B.What to do in France.C.How to go to France.4.Why is the girl upset?A.Her family is about to move.B.Her mother is out of work.C.She has no friends now.5.What was the weather like in the Lake District on th
4、eir holiday?A.Snowy.B.Sunny.C.Rainy.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 至 7 题。6.How long has the man played the guitar?A.8 years.B.9 years.C.17 years.7.What instru
5、ment does the man think is the most difficult to play?A.The piano.B.The guitar.C.The drum.听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 至 10 题。8.What did the woman do last winter?A.She taught a class.B.She changed a job.C.She took a lecture.9.Why is the man happy?A.He can give lectures after retirement.B.He has retired and begins
6、 to learn computer.C.He can communicate with his grandchildren online.10.What is the womans regular job?A.A librarian.B.A salesperson.C.A lecturer.听第 8 段材料，回答第 11 至 13 题。11.What is the relationship between the speakers?A.Colleagues.B.Roommates.C.Schoolmates.12.What does the man advise the woman to d
7、o?A.Move her house.B.Go to work together.C.Confirm the appointment.13.What do the speakers think of Ms.Gomez?A.Friendly.B.Punctual.C.Popular.听第 9 段材料，回答第 14 至 17 题。14.When is the woman supposed to finish her essay?A.By this Saturday.B.By next Monday.C.By next Friday.15.Why is the woman behind with h
8、er writing class?A.She was ill.B.The course is too difficult.C.She is busy with her reading task.16.What does the man think of his college life?A.Busy.B.Boring.C.Colourful.17.What is the woman probably going to do on the 28th?A.Visit an exhibition.B.Attend a party.C.Watch a play.听第 10 段材料，回答第 18 至 2
9、0 题。18.What can be seen in Woodhill Shelter?A.Wild animals.B.Sea creatures.C.Farm animals.19.What do we know about the shelter?A.It offers free plant-based diet.B.It has won wide recognition.C.Its workers are poorly paid.20.What is advised to do to be a volunteer of the shelter?A.Make a call.B.Sign
10、up online.C.Post a form.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、D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AIn Washington,Virginia and Maryland,the final months of the year have many festivals.Whether you are into a theatre environment,medieval times or a book festival,there is an even
11、t for you.2017-2018 学年第一学期期中联考（共 4 页）第 2 页1.Maryland Renaissance FestivalThe festival,now in its 38th season,features 12 stages and hundreds of costumed actors offering entertainment such as music and theatre performance,sword swallowing and a human chess match.Sept.21 through Oct.19.2.Baltimore Boo
12、k Festival in MarylandThis three-day fair features talks and book signings from more than 275 locally and nationally known authors,including Alice McDermott and Andre Dubus III.The festival also includes live music and literary hands-on projects for kids.Sept.26-28.3.Middleburg Film Festival in Virg
13、iniaThe festival offers a relaxed theatre environment,and the events include a dancing party,an orchestra performance of horror film music by Marco Beltrami,and a discussion with Colleen Atwood,who is a famous costume designer.Oct.30 through Nov.2.4.Temple Hall Corn Maize and Fall Festival in Virgin
14、iaThe 286-acre farm offers a lot of family-friendly entertainment,including pig races,farm animals and camel rides.Grab seasonal goods at the farmers market,take part in the corn harvest,and hear live bluegrass and folk music.Friday through Sunday,Sept.26 through Nov.2.5.Kids Euro Festival in Washin
15、gtonHere is a chance to celebrate and experience European arts and Culture,no passports required.Twenty-eight European countries will be represented during the multicultural childrens event,which features more than 200 performances and workshops.The festival is for children ages 2 through 12,librari
16、ans and educators.Activities include puppet shows,cooking and theatre workshops.“It really brings Europe to the children,”said organizer Sandi Auman.Oct.24 through Nov.921.When can you enjoy the performance of sword swallowing in a festival?A.Oct.30 through Nov.2.B.Oct.24 through Nov.9.C.Sep.26 thro
17、ugh Nov.2.D.Sept.21 through Oct.19.22.In the Temple Hall Corn Maize and Fall Festival,you can _.A.raise pigs in personB.play bluegrass musicC.work in the corn fieldsD.learn how to train camels23Both the Baltimore Book Festival and the Kids Euro Festival _A.offer live music B.invite famous writersC.h
18、ave activities for kids D.show European cultureBIt was a normal school day for senior Solymar Solis until an unexpected visitor arrived.Her dad,Sgt.Carlos Solis Melendez,surprised her by coming home early from Kuwait and visiting her unannounced at Spring Valley High School in South Carolina.After s
19、erving in Kuwait for nine months,Melendez returned home a week earlier than his daughter expected.He held balloons and flowers in a classroom as he sat at a students desk to blend in with the crowd.“It came across my mind like,How is she going to react?”he recalled the heartwarming moment.“Is she go
20、ing to be happy and run to me and hug me,or cry?That was all going on through my mind.”As unsuspecting Solymar entered the classroom,she was soon overcome with emotion,immediately bursting into tears and covering her mouth.She didnt talk.She was just crying.She was overwhelmed with everything.She th
21、ought it was a dream.Melendez was a single parent so while he was deployed（调动）,he got his sister to live with his daughter.When he was coming back and talking to his sister,both of them came to the conclusion that they should do something special for his daughter.Melendez and his sister got in touch
22、 with the school,and they planned this whole being-in-the-classroom thing,and it turned out perfect.The two are very much looking forward to some good daddy-daughter time now that hes home.“It means everything,”Melendez said of being able to surprise his daughter this way.“After all the sacrifices s
23、hes made,she deserves all the special arrangements and special occasions and celebrations.Ill do anything for my daughter.I believe Im doing good parenting.”24.How did Solymar feel at first when entering the classroom?A.She was eager to hug her father.B.She felt everything was as usual.C.She got exc
24、ited at seeing her father.D.She was surprised by what she saw.25.What was Melendezs attitude to the surprise?A.Content.B.Astonished.C.Touched.D.Upset.26.Why did Melendez plan the surprise for Solymar?A.To get involved in her school life.B.To show his concern for her in a special way.C.To build a str
25、ong emotional bond with her.D.To make up for what she lost in her growth.27.What can be the best title for the passage?A.Fathers Selfless Love for His Daughter.B.Girl Expecting the Returning of Her DadC.Girl Surprised at School by Her Dads Return.D.Father and Daughters Expected ReunionCHave you ever
26、 been given something you dont like or doesnt fit,but you dont want to hurt the feelings of the person who thinks about you?Youre not alone.Everyone has received an unwanted gift at least once in his or her life.That doesnt mean the item is bad or useless.It simply means that it doesnt work for you.
27、If you find yourself with something nice but that doesnt fit into your lifestyle,consider regifting it.Before you do that,make sure you understand that regifting is becoming more and more common because people find it difficult to make ends meet.There are specific things you should do to an item.Fai
28、lure to do any of them may create an awkward situation.You never have to lie about what you are doing,but you dont want to be in the position of having to explain anything.For example,remove the original wrapping paper and rewrap it in your own;make sure the box is in good condition so the item does
29、nt appear used;check the item and make sure there are no cards or names on the packaging;inspect the item and make sure it is in excellent condition.When you get ready for regifting,consider having a white elephant gift exchange for your next celebration.This removes all the embarrassment of being c
30、aught regifting because thats the whole purpose of the event.In order to prevent hurting feelings,provide everyone with a guest list and ask them not to bring anything given by the people on that list.28.Why does the author begin the passage with a question?A.To share a hot phenomenon.B.To introduce
31、 the following part.C.To ask for readers answers.D.To point out a common opinion.29.What most contributes to the growing regifting?A.Peoples lack of money.B.Peoples dislike of the gifts.C.Peoples reduced desire for gifts.D.Peoples understanding of its manners.30.Whats mainly talked about in Paragrap
32、h 3?A.What to do before regifting.B.How to make use of unwanted gifts.C.What kind of gifts to be regifted.D.Why regifting can cause embarrassment.31.What does the underlined phrase in the last paragraph mean?2017-2018 学年第一学期期中联考（共 4 页）第 3 页A.Suitable but valueless.B.Expensive and useful.C.Packaged a
33、nd invaluable.D.Nice but unsuitable.DSometimes,you just cant help it.Maybe youre watching a sad movie,or thinking about the friend who moved away.Next thing you know,you feel pressure in your throat,your eyes are watering,and you have tears running down your cheeks.Why do people cry when they are em
34、otional?What are tears?Scientists are working hard to find the answers to these questions.Ad Vingerhoets is a professor of psychology at Tilburg University,in the Netherlands.He is one of the few scientists in the world who have studied crying.According to Vingerhoets,there are three types of tears.
35、Basal（基础的）tears are the first type.They act as a protective barrier between the eye and the rest of the world.Next are reflex（反射作用的）tears.They wash your eyes clean when something gets in them.Finally,there are emotional tears.These are released in response to emotional states,explains Vingerhoets,Es
36、pecially when we feel helplessness.Scientists believe that crying has something to do with how humans developed and learned to depend on each other.Humans are very complex social creatures,says Lauren Bylsma,a professor at the University of Pittsburgh,in Pennsylvania.It seems that tears serve to dra
37、w help and support from others.She says another reason we weep is that humans have the longest developmental period of almost any animal.It takes a long time to grow up.Vingerhoets agrees.I think that the reason why humans cry emotional tears has to do with our prolonged（延长的）childhood,he says.Thats
38、the time when we are still dependent on adults for love and protection and care.The major advantage of emotional tears is that you can target them at a specific person.Vingerhoets says this ability to target someone could have come in handy in prehistoric times,when humans were living among dangerou
39、s animals.Loud crying could attract predators（捕食者）.Tears were a safer way to get attention.In this case,it is better to use a silent signal to ask for help,he says.Vingerhoets and Bylsma do frequent studies to better understand why humans cry.According to Byhma,there is still much more to discover.I
40、ts surprising,she says,how much we still dont know.”32.What does the underlined word it in Paragraph 1 refer to?A.Weeping tears.B.Missing a friend.C.Watching movies.D.Escaping pressure.33.What is the function of basal tears?A.To clean the eye.B.To draw support.C.To show sadness.D.To protect the eye.
41、34What are humans emotional tears related to according to Vingerhoets?A.Humans rapid growth.B.Humans long childhood.C.Humans developed mind.D.Humans close relationship.35.In prehistoric times,humans were more likely to .A.cry alone B.cry loudly C.cry silently D.cry together第二节(共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分
42、)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。选项中有两项为多余选项。Its nice being nice to others;its also great to give people a hand.However,if you start to hurt yourself by doing so,then this is not so healthy.36 If you fear that you might fall into this category,the following tips will help you to stand up for yourself a
43、nd regain your self-confidence.37 Although you may often stay silent if something is wrong or bothers you,it is better to speak your mind right away.You dont have to be rude,but you do have to be firm and direct.Dont do things for others if you dont really want to.Speak up,and soon others will be se
44、eing you in a whole new light.Start small.38 This will allow you to practice being brave and self-confident.Tell a person who has cut in line in front of you to move to the back of the line,or tell a salesperson to do that.Before long,you will be confident enough to stand up to your friends and fami
45、ly member.Judge well.When dealing with others,you have to exercise good judgment.39 If a colleague isnt doing his part,you should rightfully demand that he start doing so.However,if a taxi cuts you off in traffic,just let it go.40 Rome wasnt built in a day.If you want to get back again after having
46、been a pushover（耳软心活的人）,its best to take one step at a time.A.Express yourself.B.Regain your confidence.C.Start by speaking up for yourself with strangers.D.Everyone has the right to live without being judged.E.If you slip back into the pushover mode sometimes,dont blame yourself.F.Sadly,some people
47、 are so easily pushed around that they are seen as pushovers.G.Its one thing to be confident,but quite another to forcefully say no to an unreasonable request.第三部分语言知识运用（共两节，满分 45 分）第一节：（共 20 小题；每题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Whenever we hear about“the homeless”,mos
48、t of us think of the Developing world.But the 41.is that homelessness is everywhere.For example,how many of us would expect to see people living on the streets of a 42 country like Germany?Kurt Muller and his wife Rita have spent eleven years making 43 for the homeless of Berlin,Germanys capital.The
49、y first 44 one long hot summer when most Germans were 45on holiday.Kurt and his wife stayed at home,made sandwiches,46 a table in the street and gave food to the homeless.The Mullers soon realized that food and clothing werent 47.“What these people also need is warmth and 48,”says Rita.The Mullers d
50、idnt 49 to give their phone number to the street people and told them to phone anytime.Rita 50 there was somebody at home to answer the phone and their home was always 51 to anyone who couldnt face another night on the street.The couple were soon 52 all their time and money,so Kurt visited food and
51、clothing companies to 53 donations.Today,over thirty companies 54 donate food and other goods to the cause and volunteers help to 55 them to the homeless.The public also give clothes and money and a shoe producer 56 new shoes.Kurt and Rita receive no 57 for their hard work.“We feel like parents,”say
52、s Rita,“and parents shouldnt 58 money for helping their children.The love we get on the streets is our salary.”Though Rita admits she often gets 59.She says she will continue with her work because she likes the feeling of having made a 60 in the world.41 A.resultB.truthC.reasonD.idea2017-2018 学年第一学期
53、期中联考（共 4 页）第 4 页42.A.traditionalB.developingC.typicalD.wealthy43.A.preparationsB.housesC.mealsD.suggestions 44.A.beganB.met C.called D.left 45.A.asleepB.alone C.acrossD.away46.A.brought upB.set upC.put aside D.gave away47.A.enoughB.necessaryC.helpfulD.expensive 48.A.fameB.freedomC.courageD.caring 49
54、.A.hesitateB.agreeC.pretendD.intend50.A.make senseB.found outC.make sureD.worked out 51.A.openB.crowdedC.noisyD.near52.A.costing B.wasting C.taking D.spending53.A.pay forB.ask forC.look intoD.carry out54.A.completelyB.calmlyC.regularlyD.roughly 55.A.advertiseB.sellC.deliverD.lend 56.A.donatesB.produ
55、cesC.designsD.collects 57.A.permissionB.paymentC.directionD.support58.A.borrowB.raiseC.saveD.expect 59.A.surprised B.excited C.tiredD.amused 60.A.profitB.difference C.decisionD.rule第二节：语法填空（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。The Yellow River is the“mother river of China”.Its
56、 basin was the center of Chinese politics,economy and culture for over 2,000 years.It is the second 61 (long)river in China.It is 62(universal)believed that the Yellow River Basin was the cradle(摇篮)of Chinese Civilization.A great deal of information proves that the Yellow River 63 (be)the most advan
57、ced and booming region in early Chinese history.The Yellow River is not only 64 river in China,but the symbol 65 the Chinese spirit.For thousands of years,the Yellow River has been admired by great poets,66 (art)and common people.Many poems and songs sing the spirit of Yellow River and Chinese peopl
58、e,Defend the Yellow River（保卫黄河）and Ode to the Yellow River（黄河颂）67 (include).The Yellow River is the most important water resource for the dry north of China,68 (play)an important role in economic development and agriculture.Since 1960,over 14 dams 69 (construct)on the river for water-electricity pow
59、er,70 is vital to northern Chinas infrastructure(基础设施）.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）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
60、处起)不计分。This morning,I got up early and went to the market near my home buy some vegetables for a first time.The market was very crowding.Some sellers were shouting on the top of their voice to attract peoples attentions.Housewives are picking out vegetables and bargaining with sellers.A man was sell
61、ing freshly fish and a lot of buyers were crowding around him and choosing what he wanted.One fruit seller,standing behind piles of fruit,and greeted me warmly,trying to persuade me to buy some.He felt a little disappointed when I shook my head.How a busy and noisy market!第二节 书面表达（满分 25 分）假定你是李华。你的英国朋友 Jack 打算去一家中资公司参加面试，他感到困难重重，特向你征求意见。请你用英语给他写一封邮件，内容包括：1.事前准备：多了解该公司；2.面试中：面带微笑，要有自信；3.注意事项：多练习汉语常用口语。注意：1.词数 100 左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
