福建省三明市第一中学2018届高三上学期期中考试英语

三明市第一中学2018届高三上学期期中考试

英 语 试 题

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（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，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。

1. Where was the woman’s phone yesterday?
   1. At her home. B. In a restaurant. C. In her office.
2. Why didn’t the woman buy the coat?
   1. She disliked the color. B. It didn’t fit her. C. The price was high.
3. Why does the woman thank the man?
   1. He attended her party.
   2. He got her known to his friends.
   3. He found a new school for her.
4. What’s the relationship between Lia and the woman?
   1. Neighbors.B. Classmates. C. Sisters.
5. Which necklace will the woman buy?
   1. The red one. B. The blue one. C. A clear one.
      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。
      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. What are the speakers mainly talking about?
   1. How to get to the Train Station.
   2. How to go to the bus stop.
   3. How to save money.
7. Which bus should the woman take first?
   1. Bus No. 6. B. Bus No. 7. C. Bus No. 8.
      听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. How much did the man pay for his TV?
   1. $700.B. $800. C. $1,500.
9. What does the woman think about the man?
   1. Interesting.B. Unrealistic. C. Silly.
      听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What’s Tom’s summer vacation plan?
    1. Do some part time job. B. Have a concert. C. Practice his guitar.
11. Why does Cindy look for a job?
    1. To get some experience.
    2. To pay for her schoo1.
    3. To save money to travel.
12. What will Cindy do this afternoon?
    1. Go to the community center.
    2. Send emails.
    3. Buy concert tickets.
       听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What time is it now?
    1. 8:00 a.m. B.9:00 a.m. C.6:00 p.m.
14. What was the man doing when the woman called him?
    1. He was in a shower.
    2. He was working.
    3. He was sending a package.
15. Where will the speakers meet after work?
    1. At the man’s company. B. At the theater. C. At the post office.
16. Who will give a dancing show?
    1. The woman's brother. B. The woman’s sister. C. The woman.
       听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. How many gold medals did Simone win in 2016 Olympics?
    1. 3.B. 4. C. 5.
18. Who is Aimee Boorman?
    1. Simone’s mother.B. Simone’s teammate.C. Simone’s coach.
19. When did Simone first take part in the World Championships?
    1. 2004.B. 2013. C. 2016.
20. What do people think about Simone’s personality?
    1. She is optimistic. B. She is shy. C. She is tough.
       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。
       A
       Notice board
       A. Computer problems?
       Experienced IT engineer will sort out problems with home computers (PCs and Macs). Phone “the Computer Doctor” now for a free estimate — 09651 325693.
       B. Drummer wanted
       A drummer is needed for a recently-formed band. Must have ability and experience. We play mostly indie rock. Many songs already written. Some performances in local pubs in Nov/Dec. Send details and sound samples to: newband@hotmail.com.
       C. Babysitter wanted
       Babysitter for 2-year-old twins — occasional weekday evenings for up to six hours. Would be suitable for a student with some experience. ￡4.50 an hour. Phone Jan on 719 873 466.
       D. Lost!!!
       Small grey cat missing in the Lees Hall area. She’s frightened of dogs and teenage boys. If you see her, please phone 09651 324472. We really miss her!
       E. Get fit to the sound of Latin rhythms!
       It’s easier than you think and loads of fun. Join us TODAY!
       Beginners classes: Monday / Wednesday 11-12 pm
       Intermediate classes: Tuesday / Thursday 2-3 pm
       Advanced classes: Monday / Wednesday 7-8 pm
       Come and book your place before September 25 at Lees Sports Centre (Places are limited).
       F. Room to let
       Two students looking for one more to share house. Own room with single bed, wardrobe, desk and chair. Near university campus and shopping centre. ￡250 per month + bills (including Wi-Fi). Non-smokers only. Phone Luka on 719 533 857.
21. What do we know about the new band?
    1. It needs a singer.B. It lacks new songs.
       C. It plays rap music.D. It performs in pubs.
22. When can you attend intermediate classes of Latin dance?
    1. 11-12 pm Monday.B. 1-2 pm Wednesday.
       C. 2-3 pm Tuesday.D. 7-8 pm Thursday.
23. Which member should you call if you want to rent a room?
    1. 09651 325693.B. 09651 324472.
       C. 719 873 466.D. 719 533 857.
       B
       In the western Pacific Ocean lies the deepest place on the planet — the Mariana Trench, also called the Marianas Trench. But because very few humans have been able to go far into it, scientists know very little about it.
       The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and several partners are working to change that. Since April 20, an NOAA ship called the Okeanos Explorer has been on an expedition (探险) in the Mariana Trench. Remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) sent out from the ship are taking videos of life in the area. Much of the area that the Okeanos is exploring has been protected since 2009 as part of the Mariana Trench National Marine Monument.
       Living conditions are so severe in the Mariana Trench. It’s very dark, so the animals living there must use senses other than sight to understand their surroundings, find food, and avoid their natural enemies. The water is also very cold — slightly above freezing — and its pressure is extremely high. That means only certain animals can live there.
       So far, the expedition’s cameras have filmed a wide variety of rarely seen deep-sea creatures. They include ghost sharks, large lobsters(龙虾) and sea pigs. Perhaps the most amazing sight was a beautiful glowing jellyfish that scientists have never seen before. It was found on April 24 at a depth of more than 12, 000 feet.
       Scientists hope this expedition, which ends on July 10, will help them unlock the mysteries of the Mariana Trench. They will use the information collected by the expedition to map the Marianas Trench National Marine Monument and learn about the deep-sea animals and plants found there. They will also study its plants found there. They will also study its unique features, including underwater mountain, mud volcanoes, and hot springs produced by underwater volcanoes.
       Experts say that this knowledge will also help scientists better understand how the deepest part of the ocean affects the rest of the world. “The ocean plays a role in the air we breathe, the food we eat, and the transportation of the goods we buy — not to mention weather and climate change,” states the NOAA website. “The deep sea may also hold cures to diseases. How will we know what is out there if we aren’t looking for it?”
24. What does the underlined word “that” in Paragraph 2 refer to?

1. Lack of information about the trench.
2. The environment in the Pacific Ocean.
3. The shortage of remotely operated vehicles.
4. The reducing of sea life in the Pacific Ocean.
   25. What do we know about the Mariana Trench?
   1. The water is quite warmB. The pressure is strangely low.
      C. Animals there have good eyesight.D. Not all sea animals can survive there.
      26. What is the most surprising creature discovered in the trench?
      1. Large sea pigs.B. A scary ghost shark.
         C. A jellyfish shining brightly.D. Lobsters of very great size.
         27. What are the last two paragraphs mainly about?
         A. The value of the expedition.
         B. The preparation for the expedition.
         C. The features of the Mariana Trench.
         D. The future plan for further exploration.
         C
         When Tullahoma City Schools administrators started shopping for new social studies textbooks in 2013, they were disappointed to find only a few options suitable for new Tennessee state standards. Rather than wait for newer textbooks to be released, the district embarked on (着手) the ambitions project of creating its own.
         Two years later, the result is a series of social studies and math textbooks that students can access from any digital device, and that teachers can easily personalize for their classroom.
         What’s more, the district created the books using all free online curriculum resources. “One thing we think is a really big selling point is the books can be as minimal as just text or as rich and interactive as we want to make them,” Superintendent Dan Lawson says. District leaders have also included simulations(模拟) and videos so parents can refresh their knowledge of math and other concepts when helping with homework, Lawson says.
         Because the books can be updated instantly, teachers can integrate (综合) current events to make content more relevant for students, Lawson says. The district expects to replace 80% to 85% of its textbooks in the next years with free digital content created within the school district.
         The amount of free online content — and free tools for developing curriculum — has skyrocketed in recent years. Teachers can access quizzes and courses from Khan Academy, include a program from CK12 to develop, modify(更改), share, and store the digital textbooks, and share lesson plans with educators across the globe on sites like sharemylesson. com, which is operated by the American Federation of Teachers.
         But sorting through all the online resources can be a challenge. So it’s important for district leaders to clarify their needs and expectations before embarking on a free curriculum project or using open educational resources (OER), says Barbara Soots, OER program manager in Washington State’s Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction.
         28. What did the district decide to do when finding no proper textbooks?
         A. Use old textbooks.B. Create its own textbooks.
         C. Wait for newer textbooks.D. Import foreign textbooks.
         29. What is the big selling point of the district’s textbooks according to Lawson?
         A. They review concepts constantly.B. They use free online resources.
         C. Their content is flexible.D. They include videos.
         30. The underlined word “skyrocketed” in Paragraph 5 can be replaced by “_________”.
         1. increasedB. updatedC. limitedD. reduced

31. What does Barbara Soots advise district leaders to do in the last paragraph?

A. Consider carefully before using OER.

B. Look for proper free curriculum projects.

C. Add more current events to its textbooks.

D. Choosing excellent teachers to collect resources.

D

As the legend goes, Paul Bunyan was already huge when he was born in Bangor, Maine. When he grew older, one drag of the mighty huge axe created the Grand Canyon by the Colorado River in northwestern Arizona, while the giant footprints of his trusty companion, Babe the Blue Ox, filled with water and became Minnesota’s 10,000 lakes. But was Paul Bunyan himself a real person? The true story of this figure is a little more complicated.

Historians believe Bunyan was based in large part on an actual lumberman (伐木工人) : Fabian Fournier, a French-Canadian lumberman who moved south and got a job to lead a logging crew in Michigan after the Civil War. Six feet tall (at a time when the average man barely cleared five feet) with giant hands. Fournier went by the nickname “Saginaw Joe.” It was said that he had two complete sets of teeth, which he used to bite off wooden rails. One November night in 1875, Fournier was murdered in the lumber town of Bay City, Michigan. His death and the trial of his killer fueled tales of Saginaw Joe’s legendary life in US logging camps in Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin and beyond.

Over time, Fournier’s legend was mixed with that of another French-Canadian lumberman, Bon Jean. Jean had played an important role in the Papineau Rebellion of 1837, when loggers and other working men in St. Eustache, Canada, rose up against the British. The French pronunciation of Jean’s full name is believed to have evolved into the legendary giant’s surname.

The first Paul Bunyan’s story, “Round River,” made it into print in 1906, penned by journalist James Macgillivray for a local newspaper in Oscoda, Michigan. In 1912, MacGillivray worked with a poet on a Bunyan-themed poem for American Lumberman magazine, earning Paul Bunyan his first exposure across the US. Two years later, an ad campaign for Minnesota’s Red River Lumber Company featured the first illustrations of the larger-than-life lumberman. His appearance as Red River’s mascot(吉祥物) helped turn Paul Bunyan into a household name — and an enduring American icon(象征).

32. What can we learn about Saginaw Joe?

A. He fought in the Civil War.

B. He killed a lumberman in Bay City.

C. He was a large man with unusual features.

D. He had been Paul Bunyan’s close companion.

33. According to the text, both Fournier and Jean ___________.

A. liked legendsB. were real loggers

C. worked in CanadaD. fought against the British

34. When did Paul Bunyan become very well-known and popular nationwide?

1. In 1906.B. In 1908.C. In 1912.D. In 1914.

35. What is the text mainly about?

A. The origins of Paul Bunyan.B. The influence of Paul Bunyan.

C. The logging history in Michigan.D. Lumbermen’s life in the 19^thcentury.

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。选项中有两项为多余选项。

Why Leaving Your Comfort Zone Gives You a Chance to Grow

All of us want to be comfortable. Whether it comes from a warm apartment, a stable job or financial freedom, we feel safe in our familiar surroundings. While there’s nothing wrong with feeling comfortable, there are also many surprising benefits of being uncomfortable. Here are the details.

It pushes us to our limits

36 We become faster and more creative as we deal with problems. When we realize we don’t have a choice but to succeed, we are more determined and stronger.

It forces us to move on

Whether it’s a personal or a professional problem, discomfort forces us to move forward. When facing certain challenges, we have two options: remain stagnant(停滞不前的) or move on. 37 Discomfort is not pleasant, but it accelerates our growing process.

It makes us stronger

When we take ourselves out of that comfortable place, we will experience the highs and lows of our life. 38 From every learning experience we become stronger and more confident.

It makes us have new experiences

All new experiences are learning opportunities. 39 We grow wiser and gradually have the ability to make correct decisions that bring us closer to achieving our goals.

40

The more we expose ourselves to discomfort, the more directions we’ll have. Facing discomfort means we have the opportunity to figure out exactly what we want in life. We can choose any direction we wish on the basis of those situations that may have been uncomfortable at first.

A. It helps us find directions.

B. It makes us more confident.

C. This might seem exhausting, but it’s also beneficial.

D. We become more aware of what we will do in the future.

E. We can pick up some knowledge and new skills from the experiences.

F. Only when we decide to focus on the latter do we grow and get improved.

G. Facing the unknown allows us to challenge ourselves and accomplish things we thought impossible.

第三部分　语言知识运用(共两节，满分45分)

第一节 (共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)

阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

When I was 13 my only purpose was to become the star on our football team. That meant 41 Miller King, who was the best 42 at our school.

Football season started in September and all summer long I worked out. I carried my football everywhere for 43.

Just before September, Miller was struck by a car and lost his right arm. I went to see him after he came back from 44. He looked very 45, but he didn’t cry.

That season, I 46 all of Miller’s records while he 47 the home games from the bench. We went 10-1 and I was named most valuable player, 48 I often had crazy dreams in which I was to blame for Miller’s 49.

One afternoon, I was crossing the field to go home and saw Miller 50 going over a fence — which wasn’t 51 to climb if you had both arms. I’m sure I was the last person in the world he wanted to accept 52 from. But even that challenge he accepted. I 53 him move slowly over the fence. When we were finally 54 on the other side, he said to me,” You know, I didn’t tell you this during the season, but you did 55.Thank you for filling in for 56.”

His words freed me from my bad 57. I thought to myself, how even without an arm he was more of a leader. Damaged but not defeated, he was 58 ahead of me. I was right to have 59 him. From that day on, I grew 60 and a little more real.

41. A. cheering forB. beating out C. relying on D. staying with

42. A. coachB. student C. teacher D. player

43. A. practice B. show C. comfort D. pleasure

44. A. school B. vacation C. hospital D. training

45. A. pale B. calm C. relaxed D. ashamed

46. A. held B. broke C. set D. tried

47. A. reportedB. judged C. organized D. watched

48. A. and B. then C. but D. thus

49. A. decision B. mistake C. accidentD. sacrifice

50. A. stuck B. hurt C. tired D. lost

51. A. steady B. hard C. fun D.fit

52. A. praise B. advice C. assistance D. apology

53. A. let B. helped C. had D. noticed

54. A. dropped B. ready C. trapped D. safe

55. A. fineB. wrong C. quickly D. normally

56. A. us B. yourself C. me D. them

57. A. memories B. ideas C. attitudes D. dreams

58. A. still B. also C. yet D. just

59. A. challenged B. cured C. invited D. admired

60. A. healthier B. bigger C. cleverer D. cooler

第二节 (共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)

阅读下面短文，在空白处填入 1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

In much of Asia, especially the so-called “rice bowl” cultures of China, Japan, Korea, 1____________Vietnam, food is usually eaten with chopsticks.

Chopsticks are usually two long, thin pieces of wood or bamboo. They can also be made of plastic, animal bone or metal. Sometimes chopsticks are quite artistic. Truly elegant chopsticks might 2____________ (make) of gold and silver with Chinese characters. Skilled workers also combine various hardwoods and metal 3 ____________ (create) special designs.

The Chinese have used chopsticks for five thousand years. People probably cooked their food in large pots, 4_____________ (use) twigs(树枝)to remove it. Over time, 5____________ the population grew, people began cutting food into small pieces so it would cook more quickly.

Food in small pieces could be eaten easily with twigs which 6____________ (gradual) turned into chopsticks.

Some people think that the great Chinese scholar Confucius, 7___________ lived from roughly 551 to 479 B.C., influenced the 8_____________ (develop) of chopsticks. Confucius believed knives would remind people of killings and 9___________ (be) too violent for use at the table.

Chopsticks are not used everywhere in Asia. In India, for example, most people traditionally eat 10____________ their hands.

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l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处起)不计分。

The teenage year from 13 to 19 were the most difficult time for me. They were also the best and worse years in my life. At the first, I thought I knew everything and could make decisions by yourself. However, my parents didn^’t seem to think such. They always tell me what to do and how to do it. At one time, I even felt my parents couldn’t understand me so I hoped I could be freely from them. I showed them I was independent by wear strange clothes. Now I am leaving home to college. At last, I will be on my own, but I still want to have my parents to turn to whenever need help.

第二节 书面表达(满分25分)

假定你是李华。刚从美国作交换生归来。请你给寄宿家庭的主人约翰逊先生写一封信，要点如下：

1. 报平安并表达感谢；

2. 邮寄中国剪纸作为礼物；

3. 邀请对方到中国旅游。

注意：

1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
   参考词汇：剪纸 paper cut (可数名词)
   

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   三明一中2017-2018学年高三上学期半期考（2017年11月）
   英语试题参考答案
   第一部分 听力（30分，每小题1.5分）
   1-5 CBBAC 6-10 ABCBC 11-15 CABAC 16-20 ABCBA
   第二部分 阅读理解（40分，每小题2分）
   第一节
   21-25 DCDAD 26-30 CABCA 31-35 ACBDA
   第二节
   36-40 GFCDA
   第三部分 语言知识应用（共两节，满分45分）
   第一节 完形填空（30分，每小题1.5分）
   41-45 BDACA 46-50 BDCCA 51-55 BCBDA 56-60 CDADB
   第二节 语法填空（每空一词；每空1.5分，满分15分）(61题)
   1. and2. be made3. to create4. using5. as/when

6. gradually7. who8. development9. were10. with

第四部分 写作

第一节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）(62题)

第二节 书面表达（25分）(63题)

Dear Mr. Johnson,

How is everything going? I’m delighted to tell you that I’ve returned home safe and sound. Thank you very much for your kindness during my stay with your family.

Without your help, I wouldn’t have got accustomed to American life so soon and wouldn’t have made progress in English. To express my gratitude, I’m sending you some Chinese papers cuts as a gift. As is known to all, paper cutting is a form of unique traditional Chinese folk art with a long history. They are really beautiful and I’m sure you will be fond of them.

I hope you and your family can travel to China some day.

Yours,

Li Hua