精编2019届高三英语上学期期末试卷附完整答案

2019届高三英语上学期期末试卷附完整答案I. Listening Comprehension Section ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. At a kindergarten. B. In a hospital. C. At a police station. D. In a library.2. A. A journalist. B. A tailor. C. An electrician. D. An operator.3. A. Her glasses are broken. B. She cant see the time on the sign. C. She loses her glasses. D. The museum is out of sight.4. A. The kids will enjoy the movie. B. The movie will be quite boring. C. The kids will be surprised at the movie.D. The movie will not be suitable for kids to see.5. A. Positive. B. Negative. C. Neutral. D. Unclear.6. A. He isnt an experienced skier. B. He has never been to Central Mountains. C. He doesnt plan to go skiing during spring break. D. He doesnt recommend going to Central Mountains.7. A. The bad weather stopped him. B. His shoes were worn out. C. He didnt like hiking trip. D. He was too exhausted to continue.8. A. The woman is afraid of the potential noise. B. The woman doesnt like living in the suburbs. C. The woman has sleeping problems. D. The woman will sign the rental contract.9. A. Make up for the inconvenience. B. Arrange accommodation for him. C. Explain the cause of the cancellation. D. Allow him to take another flight that night.10. A. All work requires high speed. B. Working too fast may lead to undesirable outcomes. C. The result may not be as bad as the man has expected. D. You can never lay too much emphasis on the fast speed. Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversation. The passages and the conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage. 11. A. It can work automatically. B. Its battery can run all night. C. It can clean the office windows. D. It cleans as fast as human cleaners.12. A. To start a robot cleaning company. B. To develop a better model for the market. C. To increase the profit of the robotic business. D. To develop a long-lasting battery for the current model.13. A. Its work efficiency. B. Its appearance. C. Its sense of direction. D. Its robotic arm.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage. 14. A. Encouraging physical activity. B. Ensuring a healthy lifestyle. C. Reducing the risk of bone weakening. D. Protecting them from fatal diseases.15. A. Womens change in a day. B. The damage of depression. C. The proper use of certain chemicals. D. The healthiest place in the office.16. A. Whether it is a useful item. B. Whether it is to receivers taste. C. Whether it is a general gift. D. Whether it is at a reasonable price.Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.17. A. Fill in an application form. B. Send in an application letter. C. Make an appointment for an interview. D. Make a brief self-introduction on the phone.18. A. Someone having a college degree in advertising. B. Someone experienced in business management. C. Someone ready to take on more responsibilities. D. Someone willing to work beyond regular hours.19. A. Travel opportunities. B. Decent pay. C. Prospects for promotion. D. Flexible working hours.20. A. It is to be negotiated. B. It is about 500 pounds a week. C. It depends on the working hours. D. It will be set by the Human Resources.II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.Dear headmaster,On hearing the news that a Reading Festival is to be held on campus on the World Book and Copyright Day and the possible project is open to be recommended, I (21) _ hardly wait to write to you, sharing my humble opinions.As far as Im concerned, the theme of the festival can be “sharing”, primarily (22) _ (consist) of three parts. Firstly, the festival can start with a 30-minute discussion where groups of students can exchange and share what they (23) _ (expose) to recently, expressing themselves freely. Following this section is the speech. Teacher and student representatives previously selected by us are to share and recommend the book they think really deserving to be read. Its needless to say that the last sharing section which is the most meaningful is donation, during (24) _ time everyone present, teachers or students, is expected to donate one or more books to the library. As for when (25) _ (hold) the activity, the afternoon may be an ideal choice so that it wont interrupt our classes.My advice is justified by the following reasons. First and foremost, it is in the group discussion and exchange that we students can have a thorough idea (26) _ our peers are reading for the moment, serving as a driving force for our own reading journey. So it is (27) _ the books recommended. Named by those “idols” in our mind, they will definitely win our heart. As for the donation, the benefits are exactly self-evident. (28) _ _ can we share beyond our class or even beyond our school, developing a good campus tradition, but (29) _ (importantly), these books which are sure to be dusted on our shelves can now be of more value.Im looking forward to your favorable reply. And (30) _ is my sincere hope that the festival can be a great success and we can gain a lot from it. Yours, Amy YoungSection BDirections: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need. A. deliberate B. distinction C. polish D. credit E. dependentF. occasionally G. feasibility H. shift I. fulfilling J. signalsK. continuously Overcoming Obstacles: How Your Biggest Failure Can Lead to Your SuccessTheres been a lot written on the theme of failure and how essential it is to success. In a world where _31_ is given for peoples accomplishments, failing feels dangerous. The fear of failure can stop people taking risks that might lead to success.Heidi Grant Halvorson, a psychologist, points out much of success is _32_ not on talent but on learning from your mistakes. About half of the people in the world hold that ability in an area - be it creative or social skill - is natural. The other half believes, instead, that someone might have a preference or something - say painting or speaking foreign languages - but this ability can be improved through _33_ practice or training. Its almost impossible to think rationally (理性地) while shouting at yourself, “Im a failure”. But when you _34_ your thinking, you will probably see what you can control - your behavior, your planning, your reactions - and change them. The primary _35_ between successful people and unsuccessful people is that the successful people fail more. If you see failure as a monster approaching you, take another look. Success is as scary as failure. Researchers report that satisfaction grows on challenges. Think about it - a computer game you can always win is boring; one you can win _36_, and with considerable effort, is fun. In pursuit of success, failure exposes areas that you need to _37_. So the failure serves as a brick wall to test how you apply yourself to _38_ your objectives and how much you want them.There is a way to distinguish whether a failure _39_ you to double down or walk away, says Halvorson. If, when things get rough, you remain fascinated by your goal, you should keep going. If what youre doing is costing you too much time and energy or its not bringing you joy, you should give a second thought to the _40_ of your goal and even set a new one. III. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.This article is for all of the teenagers out there. Even though _41_ you are years from being fully grown, society regularly expects you to adult. Yes, you are _42_ in many ways: many of you drive and do so quite safely, and you handle schedules that would _43_ many adults. But you probably cannot process caffeine (咖啡因) as constantly as your parents can because of your still-growing bodies and brains.I understand it feels grown-up to be drinking a cup of Starbucks. But all of this caffeine may worsen your anxiety, affect tonights sleep and tomorrows school performance, _44_ nutrient absorption and even cause real trouble when mixed with alcohol. The following four aspects may well _45_ the theme of this article.The power of caffeine Caffeine is widely considered a drug that is socially acceptable, universally used, even cool, but it still causes _46_ symptoms such as headaches, fatigue and a lack of attention when removed from coffee-addicts diets. How much is healthy? Caffeine is by no means a nutrient; you do not need it to be healthy. _47_, it is a substance that can leave you lacking nutrients because it has been shown to reduce calcium (钙). Caffeine probably causes the body to release water. And the more caffeinated drinks you consume, the less likely you are to drink water. So experts say that adolescents should consume _48_ amounts of caffeine a day (100 mg). Caffeines _49_ According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 65 percent of middle and higher schoolers are _50_ to insufficient sleep on school nights. Some of their sleep problems can be mainly attributed to (归因于) caffeine, which can remain in the body for seven hours after _51_, thus causing teens worse performance the next day. It is widely assumed that adequate sleep _52_ proper growth and brain development. During childhood and adolescence, the brain goes through a period called synaptic pruning (突触修剪) when unnecessary connections are promoted.Caffeine labellingCaffeine is not listed on the Nutrition Facts column on food labels because it is not a _53_. It may be listed as an ingredient, but the amount is not required. Caffeine is now added to foods such as gum, candy and water, along with makeup and beauty products that _54_ to reduce swelling (肿块). Taste preferences and eating habits are often cultivated in childhood and adolescence, so teens, when you consume sweet, caffeinated drinks every time you feel sluggish (无精打采的), you are creating a pattern that may be hard to break as an adult. It is advisable to come up with other _55_ ways to boost energy so that you can master adulting better than many adults.41. A. potentially B. necessarily C. developmentally D. materially42. A. mature B. experienced C. productive D. disciplined43. A. delight B. frustrate C. liberate D. exclude44. A. promote B. assist C. intensify D. discourage45. A. call for B. account for C. turn to D. appeal to46. A. withdrawal B. addiction C. nutrition D. infection47. A. Therefore B. Instead C. Moreover D. Otherwise48. A. initial B. sufficient C. moderate D. stable49. A. reputations B. confirmations C. implications D. disadvantages50. A. subjected B. alerted C. reduced D. opposed51. A. stimulation B. concentration C. excitement D. consumption52. A. results from B. contributes to C. benefits from D. attends to 53. A. therapy B. material C. nutrient D. substitute54. A. fail B. appear C. promise D. happen55. A. instructive B. comprehensive C. extensive D. alternative Section B Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)There arent many actors around the world who have enough self confidence to turn down an offer from Steven Spielberg. Maybe that was why Juliette Binoche gave him a choice. She said shed be happy to be in Jurassic Park as long as she could play a dinosaur. Of course he turned her down and it was probably a good thing. Its difficult to imagine Juliette ripping people apart with her teeth. However, her decision doesnt seem to have done her career any harm. She has gone on to make a string of hits, including The Unbearable Lightness of Being, The English Patient (for which she won an Oscar) and Chocolat. Success in the United States has not been so easy for other foreign stars. Gerald Depardieu is a good example. Since his first film in 1967, his filmography (影片集锦) lists 172 acting credits. But he has struggled on the other side of the pond. While some of his films have been popular in the US, they have usually been French films that travelled. One possible exception was Green Card, directed by Peter Weir, where he plays a French immigrant who goes through a fake wedding in order to stay and work in the United States. This is a predictable but sweet romantic comedy which typecasts (分配同一类型角色) its lead actors in terms of national stereotypes. While some reviewers were kind, others shredded both the film and Depardieus performance.While Monsieur Depardieu hasnt received the recognition he would have liked in the United States, one Mexican actor has achieved almost instant success. Gael Garcia Bernal first gained recognition in Amores Perros in 2000 and a year later in Y tu mama tambien. Since then he has appeared with hometown hero, Brad Pitt in Babel and, under the direction of top producer and director, Jim Jarmusch, he starred in Limits of Control. He hasnt picked up an Oscar yet, but he was nominated for a BAFTA (英国电影电视艺术学院奖) in 2005 for his performance as the South American hero revolutionary Che Guevara, in Motorcycle Diaries. In the same year he played American music icon Elvis Presley in The King.56. It can be inferred from the passage that Juliette Binoche _.A. very much wanted to be in Jurassic ParkB. didnt want to be in Jurassic ParkC. really wanted to play a dinosaur in Jurassic ParkD. was hesitant whether she could play a dinosaur well57. According to the writer, Gerald Depardieus most popular films _.A. have been made in Hollywood B. have only been seen in EuropeC. have been made in France, but seen in other countries, tooD. have been made in Hollywood, but well received in France 58. The last sentence in Para 2 “others shredded both the film and Depardieus performance” means others thought Depardieus performance and the film were _.A. complex B. interesting C. terrible D. impressive59. The writers purpose in writing this article is to suggest that _.A. Foreign actors generally do well in the United StatesB. American actors are able to earn more money than foreign actorsC. Foreign actors are playing an irreplaceable role in the United StatesD. a successful career in Europe or Latin America doesnt guarantee success in the USA(B)You are going to read three competitions which offer holidays as prizes.Competition OneCompetition TwoCompetition Three60. Which competition extract(s) describe(s) what will happen on the flight?A. Competition One. B. Competition Two. C. Competition Three. D. Competition One and Two. 61. Which holiday prize(s) will offer you the chance to stay longer than a week?A. Competition One. B. Competition Two. C. Competition One and Three. D. Competition One and Two. 62. If you want to exercise during the holiday, which competition(s) will you take part in?A. Competition One. B. Competition Two. C. Competition One and Three. D. Competition One and Two. (C)The purpose of a map is to express graphically the relations of points and features on the earths surface to each other. These are determined by distance and direction. In early times distance was often expressed in units of time, for example “so many hours march” or “a days journey by river”, but such measurements gave more information about the relative ease of crossing the local terrain than they did about actual distance. The other element is direction, but for the ordinary traveller, whose main concern was “Where do I go from here?” and “How far away is it?”, the accurate representation of direction was not of primary importance. Partly for this reason, written itineraries (行程) for a long time rivaled maps. Even today, certain types of maps, for example, those showing railway systems, may make little attempt to show true directions. Similarly, obvious landmarks along a route were at first indicated by signs, realistic or conventional (惯常的), and varied in size to indicate their importance. Clearly the conventions employed varied w