贵州省贵阳市第三十八中学2018_2019学年高三英语上学期期中试题.docx

贵州省贵阳市第三十八中学2018-2019学年高三英语上学期期中试题（无答案）注意事项：1答题前填写好自己的姓名、班级、考号等信息2请将答案正确填写在答题卡上一、完形填空阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C、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。Dear Jane, Im pleased to receive your letter _1_ about information about Chinas high-speed trains and the Qingming Festival. With the developing of Chinas _2_, more and more high-speed railways are under _3_. There are several advantages for high-speed trains. The reasons are as follows: First, its more _4_ for us to go travelling by high-speed train, because they can run as fast as 350 kilometers per hour! Second, you may find its more comfortable when taking such a train, with more space for more passengers to sit _5_, and more security measures are taken to make it safer.Further more, high-speed railways _6_ only half of the land as freeways need. At the same time they make less _7_ because they use less energy and make less noise! Next Ill _8_ you something about the Qingming Festival.The Qingming Festival, also _9_ the Tomb-sweeping Day, coming _10_ April 5 every year, is one of the most important _11_ in China.On this important day, people, often with a _12_ family, go to sweep their ancestors _13_. Meanwhile, they will _14_ sacrifices before the tombs to show their respect _15_ the deceased. At the same time, many people will present flowers and some other _16_ before the tombs of the martyrs in _17_ of their heroic deeds.However, the Qingming Festival is also _18_ with happiness and joy when all the members of a family get _19_. Children are pleased when they are going hiking in the mountain, flying kites with their fellows, or having a big meal with their family members who have been _20_ for a long time!Im looking forward to your letter. Best wishes. YoursLi Hua1A. asked B. asking C. to ask D. ask2A. economy B. inspiration C. industry D. agriculture3A. pressure B. discussion C. consideration D. construction4A. comfortable B. mysterious C. convenient D. eager5A. on B. in C. at D. out6A. cover B. take in C. look up D. stare at7A. dust B. effect C. advantage D. pollution8A. look for B. introduce C. judge D. go through9A. called B. saw C. calling D. seeing10A. on B. around C. in D. out of11A. days B. inventions C. festivals D. preparations12A. all B. single C. whole D. frightened13A. tombs B. houses C. buildings D. mountains14A. send B. cut in C. clear D. provide15A. for B. to C. at D. from16A. roses B. rice C. items D. pieces17A. front B. case C. heart D. memory18A. filled B. full C. covered D. shortened19A. in B. together C. away D. up20A. parted B. party C. parting D. apart二、阅读理解 A“Dad! He took a book without paying!” I yelled .My father looked surprised. Before the boy could say anything, his mother grabbed his arm and shook it. “Is it true? You stole? Tell me!”Everyone was quiet. The boy began to cry, and he nodded his head. He pulled out the comic book (漫画书) from under his shirt. “Oh, Mr. Kim. I am sorry! My Ted made a big mistake!” Mrs. Diaz told my father. She tried to take the comic book, but Ted wouldnt let go. “Its OK. He can keep it,” my father said with a smile. “Oh no,” Mrs. Diaz said. “Let me pay right now .” She dug in her purse. “How much?” “Three seventy-five.” Mrs. Diazs eyes widened, and she dug deeper. I saw her mouth make a small line. “Three seventy-five?” she asked.“Its OK. You can pay later,” my father said. “No,” Mrs. Diaz said. She kept looking in her purse. “I have money here.”I felt bad for yelling, for I realized that Ted had tried to steal the comic book because he didnt have the money. Maybe the boy could have a job, I thought.I had an idea. “What if he worked with me?” I asked. They turned to me.I said, “He can work with me to pay for the comic book.”“Good,” my father said smiling at me. Mrs. Diaz nodded. She turned to her son, “You hear? You will work and buy the comic book!” “Yes, Mama,” Ted said, hanging his head. As they left, Ted looked back, and though he still seemed sad, he stuck out (伸出) his tongue at me. Ted has been working here for two weeks. He has paid for the comic book, but my father says he is such a good worker that he can work with me as long as he wants. We are friends now. 21 Where did the story most probably take place? A. In a classroom. B. In a supermarket. C. At a bookstore. D. At a library. 22 By saying “but Ted wouldnt let go” in Paragraph 4, the author means Ted _. A. took the book by mistake B. wanted to keep the bookC. didnt want to go home D. didnt think he was wrong 23From the underlined sentences in the eighth paragraph, we may infer that Mrs. Diaz _. A. didnt think her son stole the book B. had been out of work for a long time C. forgot to take money with her that day D. couldnt afford to pay for the book24 In the last paragraph, what does the author mainly tell?A. His idea was successful. B. Ted didnt like the job.C. He liked Ted very much. D. Ted was a naughty boy.BThe global financial crisis is likely to cause increased mental health problems as people struggle to deal with poverty and unemployment, the World Health Organization warned ThursdayHundreds of millions of people worldwide are already affected by mental problems such as depression and bipolar disorders （带躁狂的抑郁症） and the current market meltdown （崩溃） could worsen feelings of despair among people who cant stand such illnessesThe United Nations agency said the impact(冲击) could be especially marked for those living in low and middle income countries where access to treatment is often limitedWe should not be surprised at the turbulence （动荡） and likely consequences of the current financial crisisNow we are seeing a huge gap in taking care of people in great need, WHO director general Margaret Chan told at a meeting of mental health expertsIt should not come as a surprise that we continue to see more stresses, suicides and mental disorders, Chan warnedBenedetto Saraceno, director of WHOs mental health, said mental health disorders affected one in four people at some point in their livesMental and neurological（精神的） disorders are often chronic （慢性） and disabling, he saidNearly 1 million people commit suicide worldwide every year, a large part of them are young adultsAsked about the financial crisis, Saraceno said, Poverty can be the consequence of such events, the debts, despair and sense of loss that may reach middle and lower classesEven the poor can be affected by this crisisThere is clear evidence that suicide is linked to financial disastersI am not talking about the millionaires jumping out of the window but about poor people, he saidThe global crisis could be expected to affect the stability of communities and families, according to Saraceno25According to the passage, the chief result of the worldwide financial crisis is that Amore people will be poorer Bmore people will be out of jobsCmore people will suffer from mental problemsDmore people will commit suicide26The United Nations agency worried that Amore rich people would commit suicideBthe financial crisis might especially influence developing or underdeveloped countriesCthe current market meltdown could worsen feelings of despairDhundreds of millions of people in the world were already affected by mental problems27It can be inferred that Afar more work should be done to help those who are mentally illBit will be surprising to see more people commit suicideCa mental disorder is a chronic diseaseDmany more young adults commit suicide worldwide than people of other ages28The best title for the passage is AGlobal Financial CrisisBMental Disorders Resulting From Global Financial CrisisCSuicides as a Result of Market MeltdownDChronic Mental Disorders CResearchers are placing robotic dogs（机器狗）in the homes of lonely old people to determine whether they can improve the quality of life for humans. Alan Beck, an expert in human-animal relationship, and Nancy Edwards, a professor of nursing, are leading the animal-assisted study concerning the influence of robotic dogs on old peoples depression, physical activity, and life satisfaction. “No one will argue that an older person is better off being more active, challenged, or stimulated（应急的） ,”Edwards points out. “The problem is how we promote that, especially for those without friends or help. A robotic dog could be a solution.”In the study, the robot, called AIBO, is placed for six weeks in the houses of some old people who live alone. Before placing AIBO in the home, researchers will collect baseline data for six weeks. These old people will keep a diary to note their feelings and activity before and after AIBO. Then, the researchers will review the data to determine if it has inspired any changes in the life of its owner.“I talk to him all the time, and he responds to my voice,” says a seventy-year-old lady, “When Im watching TV, hell stay in my arms until he wants down. He has a mind of his own.”The AIBOs respond to certain orders. The researchers say they have some advantages over live dogs, especially for old people. Often the elderly are disabled(行动不便的) and cannot care for an animal by walking it or playing with it. A robotic dog removes（免除） exercise and feeding concerns.“At the beginning, it was believed that no one would relate to the robotic dog, because it was metal and not furry.” Beck says，“But its amazing how quickly we have given up that belief.”“Hopefully, down the road, these robotic pets could become a more-valuable health helper. They will record their masters blood pressure, oxygen levels, or heart rhythms. AIBOs may even one day have games that can help stimulate older peoples minds.”29The purpose of Beck and Edwards study is to .Aunderstand human-animal relationshipBmake lonely old peoples life betterCfind the causes of old peoples lonelinessDpromote the animal-assisted research30In the research, the old people are asked to . Anote the activities of AIBOsBkeep AIBOs at home for 12 weeksCrecord their feelings and activity Danalyze the collected information31What is the advantage of AIBO over live dogs?AIt is easier to keep at home.BIt can help the disabled people.C It responds to all the human orders. DIt can watch TV with its owner.32The author seems to suggest that the future robotic dogs may .Acure certain diseases Bkeep old people activeC change peoples beliefsDlook more like real dogsDLondon-A morning train rides away, across the channel. English kids discuss the Liverpools football team in a Paris pub.Some Parisians have started to travel to work in London.In the 19th century, Charles Dickens compared the two cities, London and Paris, in A Tale of Two Cities. These days, it might be A tale of One City.As there are few jobs at home over recent years, perhaps 250,000 Frenchmen moved across the channel. With an undersea tunnel, they could travel between cities in three hours. The European Union freed them from immigration and customs.Paris, rich in beauty, is more stylish. But London feels more full of life, and more fun until the pubs shut down.“For me, the difference is that London is real, alive,” said Trevor Wheeler, a financial expert.Chantal Jaouen, a professional designer, agrees. “I am French, but Ill stay in London,” she said.There is, of course, the other view. Julie Lenoux is a student who moved to London two years ago. “I think people laugh more in Paris,” she said.“Both cities have changed beyond recognition,” said Larry Collins, an author and sometimes a Londoner. Like most people who know both cities well, he finds the two now fit together comfortably. “I first fell in love with Paris in the 1950s. Things are so much more ordered, and life is better.”But certainly not cheaper. In some parts of London, rents can be twice those on Avenue Foch in Paris.Deciding between London and Paris requires a lifestyle choice. Like Daphne Benoit, a French journalism student with perfect English, many young people are happy to be close enough so they dont have to choose. “I love Paris, my little neighborhood, the way I can walk around a centre, but life is too organized,” she said. “In London, you can be whoever you want. No one cares.”33It can be inferred that _.AParis and London are the two biggest cities in the worldBIn the 19th century, Dickens told his stories in the two citiesCLondon and Paris used to be separatedDLiverpool is a big city in France34According to this passage, which of the following is TRUE?APeople feel it difficult to find a job in Paris.BPeople cant travel to London without a passport.CLiving in France is more expensive than in London. DPeople can find any job in London.35The underlined phrase in Para 9 most probably means “_”A. beyond ones imaginationB. so much that people dont know them well againC. so little that people still know them well D. to peoples satisfaction36Whats the meaning of the last two sentences?APeople can do everything in London. BPeople will feel lonely in London.CPeople in London enjoy living in different ways.DPeople in London enjoy a lawless life.EThe arts, especially music, should be part of every schools lessons at every grade level. Students would be much smarter if they had some musical experience. They could improve their classroom skills, like paying attention and following directions. People develop all these skills when they learn music. Making music also lets children use their imagination. It provides students with a chance to try out their own ideas.Music not only makes children better students, but also gives them something positive to do. In a music program, children can be part of a band instead of joining a gang (团伙). Parents can enjoy listening to their childrens music instead of seeing them glued to a computer or TV screen. In a school band, students get to be part of a team. They can get along well with old friends and make new friends through music.Music builds self-confidence, too. It gives children a sense of achievement and success. Making music is something for them to be proud of, and it lets kids practice performing in front of an audience. Music gives children an opportunity for self-expression, and that helps develop their self-confidence.Once again, music is important because it can make children better students, give them something positive to do, and build their character. That is why music should be offered in every single grade in every school.37According to the passage, music could make students smarter by _.A. improving their classroom skills and paying attentionB. improving their classroom skills and imaginationC. improving their attention, direction and imaginationD. learning music, making music and trying out their own ideas38What does the underlined phrase glued to in the second paragraph mean?A. unwilling to turn onB. always lookingC. unwilling to leaveD. always playing39The third paragraph mainly tells us that music could _.A. give children self-expression and self-confidenceB. bring to children achievement and successC. give children something to be proud ofD. develop childrens self-confidence40Whats the best title of this passage？A. Music is a must as a course at schoolB. Music builds childrens self-confidenceC. Music makes students much smarter三、单词拼写根据下列句子及所给汉语注释，在答题卡相应的位置上写出空缺处各单词的正确形式。（每空只写一词）41We _（比较） Beijing to the heart of China.42The _（大多数） of the committee members are for the bill.43These matters are particularly important to the _ (国家的) security.44The